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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
IUNATIC.
BANNER BUGLINGS.

BANNER, TREGo Co., March II.
Many travellers the past week.
G. W. Miller is badly afflicted with
rheumatism.
The Sabbath school is in good working
order, with good attendance.
Marion Miller is now our mail carrier;
so we expect our mail regularly every
Tuesday and Saturday.
The Banner school commences to-day.
The beginning was postponed one week,
on account of the bad weather last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pruscener, of Topeka,
came up on Thursday last to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Hillbrand; but they were
too late. The funeral was on Wednes-
day. Mrs. Pruscener is daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hillbrand's.
John Daily, his near neighbors say,
has worked so hard since he was married
that he will hardly make shadow now.
He is preparing to do the work of two
men in farming this season. He calcu-
lates to plant 60 acres of corn, SOW 20
acres of oats, plant 10 acres of cane, 10
acres of millet, 5 acres of peanuts and 2
acres of potatoes, besides other truck
patches and 10 or Is acres of small grain.
Besides all that, he wants to break 40 or
so acres of prairie for other parties.
Now, if any one man can do all that,
John can.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
J. CANTREL B.
OGALLAH OOZLNGS.

OGALLAH, TREGo Co.. March s.
Spring work has commenced.
Miles Knapp keeps to the front with
his lumber.
Saturday night II, the Union Literary
will be closed.
The cemetery is being laid out and
plated this week. It will be fenced in
the near future.
The Ogallah congress has closed for
this winter, with the expectation that it
will be opened again next December.
J. P. Marquand is having his windmill
moved from his pasture down to his barn,
and is preparing to grind feed for himself
ann neighbors.
It is said that orders to have Rock
Springs coal shipped to Ogallah are re-
spected nowadays.
MIDNIGHT WATERMAN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
In Memory

OF George Curtis Ufford, who died
March 5, 1888.
The Sunday school of the M. E. church,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, desires to express
heartfelt sympathysand affection, in the
dark hour of sadness, to the bereaved
friends. W. 81. MAHAFFIE,
Superintendent.
WILLIE SHoRTHILL, Sec'y.
CLASS NO. 2.
Please accept our tribute to the mem
DRY of our little pupil and classmate, Cur:
tbs Ufford:
Johnnie Lemon. Robbie Holmes.
Charlie lille. Charlie Pinkham.
Willie Nelson. Earl Murray.
Ralph Saum. Willie Lucas.
Chester Fuson. Woodie Marshall.
Frank Inscho. Walter Barrett.
Clarence Henkel.
NELLIE MARSHALL, Teacher.
Wa-Keeney, March II, 1888.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
TO TRADE.

TO TRADE.
A BRICK TWO-STORY BUSINESS
BUILDING, 25x75, WITH COUNTERS,
SHELVING AND OFFICE ROOMS
ABOVE; 2OO-BBL CISTERN. IN A
THRIVING TOWN, ON THE MO. PA.
CIFC, IN DICKINSON CO., KAN
WILL TRADE FOR SHEEP, CATTLE
OR HORSES. THE BUILDING IS
OCCUPIED. ADDRESS,
e. D. LEHAN,
1923 ELMO P. O., KAN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Mr.. Williams, late night operator at
the railway station at this place, has gone
to Brookville, Kan, to work, and he is
succeeded at this place by Miss N. 81.
Eakman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

d. W. Matthews and family, from
Milan, ILL.,, arrived on Tuesday, and have
taken up their residence on the place,
northeast of town, which G. W. F. Street
recently traded them. Mr.. Street and
family have moved into town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

That Scott county gold find, near Pence
City, last week, developed the stuff in pay
ing quantities the reports read. The
quietude of death has, however, succeed
ed the discovery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
BEGGS BLOOD PURIFIER AND
ROOD MAKER

No remedy in the world has gained the
popularity that this medicine has, as a
household or family medicine, no one
should be without it. It has no calomel
or quinine in its composition, conse-
quently no bad effects can arise from it.
We keep full supply of it at all times.
A. B. JONES, Druggist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
TO TRADE.

A Brick Two-story
Business building, IS
KS, with counters.
shelving and Office
rooms above; 2OO-bbl
cistern. In a growing
town, on the Mo. Pa
cifc, in Dickinson Co..
Kan. Will trade for
Sheep, Cattle or Hor-
Ses. Address,
p. D. LEHAN,
Elmo p. O., Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Second Baptist church building,
which stood in a half-completed condition
through the winter, is to receive early
attention. A force of hands has been
quarrying rock on Mrs. Hunters and Mr..
Buffers lands, north of town, to be used
in completing the structure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The impetuous Colonel D. r. Anthony,
of Leavenworth, it is told by last Sundays
Times, stands ready to take the Repub-
can nomination for governor This vir-
tual embodiment of the spirit of the de-
parted Mad Anthony Wayne would, in
the case of his election, be governor in
fact as we'll as in name.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

WELL, we are getting an exchang,
from Wallace. The Herald has beer
started there. A. 8. Booton is editor ani
l.. I. Bornt, business manager. It is Dem
ocratic, but decent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

%. A. Cortright started to Milledge-
vile, Ill, by Thursday evenings train.
He had received word that his mother,
whose home is in that town, was very i'll.
Mr.. Cortright's length of absence from
home will be controlled by the condition
of his mother.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Willis Jackson and VIM. Brown have
completed the foundation of the up-going
Presbyterian church. 1t is said to be a
splendid job. With all the foundation
corners, the plates of the frame work fit
snugly. The frame of the building has
been raised.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Garden City Sentinel is armed will
the proposition that the farmers dowr
that way are ready to plant a crop Of
hemp, if the aggressions of claim Jumpers
seem to warrant it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
o. 8. LAND CONTEST NOTICE

o. 8. Land Once, .wa-Keeney, Kan,
No. 10S0. Feb. Is, 1883.
Complaint having been entered ut this Office by
Harvey I. Mills against Ulysses g. McClain, for
abandoning his homestead entry no. 1884, dated
sw 4 OF sec 20, tp II 8, u ", in Trego county,
Kansas with view to the cancellation of said entry;
the said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this once on the 81 day OF March, 1885, at 9o'clock
4 L., to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment
W. b. PILKENTON, Receiver.
s. r Cowick, Attorney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

BEGGS CHERRY COUGH SYRUP
Is warranted for all that the label calls
for, SO if 1t does not relieve your cough
you can call at our store and the money
will be refunded to you. It acts simulta-
neously on all parts of the system, thereby
leaving no bad results. A. B. JONES, NJ. D.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

TRY ST.. PArRICK's Pills and COM
pare their effect with any other kind
made. They contain the good properties
of the older preparations in the market
combined with the most valuable medi
cines discovered in modern times. As a
cathartic and liver pill, st. Patrick's are
perfection. Sold by 81. ]. Hille.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

WIN. Burroughs and j. E. Alsop,
both formerly of Wa-Keeney, are partners
in the real estate business at Tacoma,
Washington Territory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Elmer Edmundson is employed in the
Dewey furniture store. He seems to be
at home in that business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

jerome McGinnis, a brother of W. SIS
reached town last Sunday. He used to
live here, and has come back from Illinois
to stay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

"A. C. Lord, of the Collyer neighbor-
hood, came down Monday forenoon to
work at carpentry for Jas. Siebert.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

New invoice of furnishing goods at
the Pioneer Clothing House.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Smith Center Bulletin thinks that
Bradford would make a good governor,
but that A. W. Smith would make bet
ter. We are glad to count the Bulletin in
the Smith columns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
BREAKING PIOWS.

Kelly Hardware and Implement Co.
have just received one hundred Iron Beam
Rod Breakers-the cheapest and best
pillow ever brought to the west. Call and
see them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Mrs. MA. Alsop reached town by
Thursday forenoon's train from the east.
She he'd been absent some TINA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Hon. W. 81. Pilkenton, Judge and
Mrs. Osborn and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. I.
Verbeck were at Hays City Wednesday
night, to witness the Masonic Chapter in
stallation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

w. E. Phillips, of Manhattan, Kan,
Thursdayed in the city. He is in the
rock business down home, and his desire
was to see our county commissioners, and
persuade them to make purchase for
courthouse purposes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Mrs. J. W. Scott returned last Mon
day from Mr. James Kelly's to her home,
in Ness City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

COUNTY CLERK SMITH, of Lane county,
was married in Oregon, Mo-, on Feb. %,
to Miss Blanche Howell, of that place.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
HARROWS.

The best assortment, by far, eve
brought to Wa-Keeney, at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co. 418-tf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Pioneer Clothing House is re-
ceiving it's Spring stock of clothing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

II You want pure home made lari
call at Geo. Bakers market, on Russell
ave. 4O1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

"A. s. Booton, of two papers up the
road, passed us on the street Monday
morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Manhattan Nationalist's ticket TO,
1888: Gresham, for president; Plumb, fol
vice president.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Master Warren Upshaw, son of the
doctor, is clerking for Thomas Brooks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
GARDEN SEEDS.

A large lot just received at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co. These seeds
are in bulk, and freeh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

The Pioneer Clothing House has the
prettiest line of neckwear ever brought to
Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Ellsworth has just received two car.
loads OF Hawkeye Barb Wire. 428
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
FOR SALE.

Sec. So, town 10, range Is, Graham
county.
Sec 8, town II, range Is, Trego county.
N. u sec. 3, town IL, range %, Trego
county.
Sc d sec. 8, town IL, range %, Trego
county.
/. A. MILLER
ALA Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

TRIBUNE has Mohr and Scott City has
q Hohr.
For the next 60 days, I offer the fol-
lowing property at prices that will make
them go,
Lot Is, in Block Al, Earl's Resubdi-
vision, Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
Lot 10, in Block 81, Wa-Keeney, Kan.
For particulars, write to
j. B. MORGAN,
David City, Neb.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

All kinds of Farm Implements man.
ufactured by the David Bradley Co. sold
by Ellsworth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
LISTERS.

Call and see the Listers at Kelly Hard.
ware and Implement Co., before making
any purchases.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

Lemon and Rice are putting shingle
roof upon the public-well tank.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17
Land Register Beard was in Topeka

j. s. Caldwell, of Coronado, was q
Thursday business caller.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-17

IT is Herald-ed that wheat looks well
all around Nonchalanta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
u...... n.ii.h, I'm snnni.

II has BEEN often observed by ihose who
had 90 DO with horses that these animals
have their proper pride In rvgard 10 the
looks % their harness and trappings- The
horse a quick 20 show bis pleasure Or dis.
pleasure. and be dos this az times with
marked emphasis lis sensltlvcncss IL
not limited 10 the delight of the eye. but
Ne a. equally moved By The sensation OF
sound Horses seem In many cases 10 b
conscious q the ,uneful melody or the
jangllng disoord. ~ the case may bc. made
by the bells which arr put upon them
IN the winter when they are driven 20
sleigh and sled.
Mr.. Ilissey. an EngllshmAn who has
made trip through his own country. and
has written book about II. found bells
Ia use all tho year round on tho narrow
country ruads % Dcrbyshirc. A driver of
one ~ those teams told hirn that once.
l.lng In a hurry. be neglected 20 put on
the bells The oonscluCncc was that tho
hor~cs were - indignant they REFUSED 20
start A. soon As the bells wcrc hxcd on
the horses started and went oonieniedly
ON THAR way.
These simple tastes ~ the horse appear
much Ike vanity. The animal seems
wholly insenslblc 20 the charms % land
scap.. but its fancy IL taken by the glitter
and fash u hl, ~ ,lnsel worn by Itself.
IL takes no notice apparently of tho
sweetest notes % singing birds heard IN
the thiekeis about iis pasture. but l. de-
lighted with the ringing oi bells. with
which n makes music by its prAncing step
and BY the tossing ~ its neck.-louth's .
Comnanlnn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
IN. n.,am..,., Of w..t roIn,.

Tho cadet hop IL scene of almost 30
wildcring bcauty. II takes place In the
mess RON in Grant hall. about which Arc
hung the portraits % grcat commanders.
80 thickly that II looks like picture gal
lcry The hoor l. of hAr,l wood and per.
fectly polished Upon . little platform
the hand Il seated. Its leader possesses .
proud AMI naughty physique. and Is evi.
IDENTIFY profoundly Impressed with his own
Importance. I have seen many eminent
and powerful pcrsonAgcs. In whose hands
rested the dcstinies % states, but how
small they all look In the presence Of .
rcAlly exalted bandmAstcr.
When he frowns harshly AZ the bass
fiddle. when by twist of the wrist be In.
spircs the flute 90 renewed eHertions.
when his fiery eye lights on the unhappy
man who bangs the cymbals. but banged
them AZ the wrung second. when be 10
comes excited and throws himself around
on all sides az once. how IL does seem A.
II the music came right out ~ the end Of
his baton. Now ho shuts his eyes drcAn-
ily and moves his hand slowly. like the
swell on the "a, while q dreaIny mslody
floats upon the heavy air. Now ho
scarcely moves az all. and only the er.
quisl,e strain of q single violin touches
eyes glow. his hands bat Wildly. and
tumultuous chorus brcaks forth like the
roar of an angry battery or the shout 81 q
victorious host And he does IL all with
Just that little black scep,er What ma
lesty compares with hIsi-West Point
Cor. New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
FOR The orfori Democrat.
THE YOUNG MECHANIC.

"A sermon In uu, shell Zoe thu little folks
up In the granary, sheiiing golden corn
Aud nature sweetly smiled that April morn
Nv little boy. whose summers numberei four,
Was with mo there. and playing on The noor'
tiny mansion soon arose IN view,
AZ men log cabins baiid In countries new.
And up n Ere- until the roof vent on.
Tho chimney built. and all vas nicely done.
Thu. nai.hei and complete. he called on me
To jasi look round. his work of ART 10 go"
heard his ~ish. admired and praised his skill
And bopei he yet some higher plsos would MI
10, soon III. childish ,hoazh, elsewhere we're
turned.-
Hi. ecshoa.s fell and 10 the nrs vas barnei.
rhi. little story, simple though u Ia.
moral has. Al least, fcr yoa and me.
All IN this busy Iife are srchiteet.,
mach one q strpctare rearing fOr the next
Nv ite our works one day must all be tried;
80 grass sni wool vii not the test abide.
Then. ballding as se are from dsy % day.
Nay u be -ith goli. and no, with wool of hAJ'
Aaa The sare foundation nrmiy build uPon,
Ths lord J.-a. being tho Corner stone.
LlsurL DrsnAs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
An A,,,... Playing Corpse.

IL Il no, easy for n good actor 10 play
corpse. Miss Annie Russell had an ex-
perience the other evening that illustrates
a scarce suspected difficulty, yet one that
might easily turn sal scene into q ridic-
ulous farce. In the last act, for fully nj
teen minutes, the lady maid OF Astolat .
seen by the audience stretched ont upon
her bed that has been lain upon the barge,
her limbs rigid, her features firm and one
hand visible, stiffenei In death. "A white
light is thrown upon her. a feeling Oh
sadness pervaded the audience IA they
watched the pale eountenanee. Not
single person In the theatre knew what
was passing through the mind OF the
corpse. Miss Russell was In perfect
agony. She felt that her rigidity OF limb
aud pensiyeness Of feature were sadly I'm.
periled. Her nose twitehed, and she felt
that she was about 20 sneeze. Horrorsl
Farewell, smooth, placid features locked
IN death; farewell, tears standing In many
eyes, and. horrorsi-laughter, oonvuisiye
laughteri Fortunately she did not sneeie.
"But, oh myi II had" che said plain
lively, ''would Il not have been perfectly
avfulr'-New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
The Eastern Fair

The fair og las EAsisru Maine Socisty
waleh clo.od 81 Bangor Oa Friday last, TIE
rvpott % salch Il cOaunaci 10 this Issue
OF ths Farmsr. may os sst dosn - sue
cess thrOagayaI Th0agh The EXHIBITS
f,ll Or somsshai. yst thsy seie fairy rrp-
rr.sutsrvs 10 al dspsrtnsats OF What
he fArm.f. gnd stock btvvisrs OF tae
slAts are d0lng Ia thsir several hac- 0i
sort. AMI plslnly sho~ TIE improvements
going on Anoug as
Aisays Las.u ts MEASURE OF lack AZ
tsuiiug he fall success Of grvsi fair, aud
Tie mAEAgsF. 81 Bangor scym tAls f-N 10
aAsc hAi thslr fall saAre- The weather
from ocginning 10 eui sas al thai eoald
- desired Tlls favored sitsnisnec, and
Wednesday TIE nuEosr OF visitors ~ss
sqaal - any crO~d ever bsfOrv scsn 90 ne
gfounds rharsdsy The elsmsnts Agsiu
fsvorrd ant bgoaght Auothsr iau attend
ancr lh0agh not - large a. on the Prev
oas iay. ehiie Friday, weather fsvofipg.
I'LL brOughI large attendance Tor The last
day. Al thi. alisndsnee represented re.
csipts, 80 th,t aasnclsiiy - Ia enniolis snd
.,ts ndancs, the fair wss amnkcd success
ani again dsm0R.trsies The fact thai east
rrn Maine l. fully shls ~ carr on and coz
,inus . successful fair TIE receipts must
have ossu more than enough - cancel al
~, miuns Ani expenses Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
Mr.. Kimball.s Tender Heart.

Hon. Increase Sumner himbAll, the
olde., member Of the York county bar,
Who died few weeks ago. had . remark
able fondness for the brute creation, and
although he KEEP, . ~ell-s,ocked farm he
never but once allowed one OF his biped'
or qa.drupeds to be killed. II . litter
Of kitten. made their sppsarsnee about
the house he would no, allow one OF
them to be sacrificed ell mus, be fed.
His wife did. upon one occasion. finally
prevail upon him to kill. or rather At
tempt to kill. an old Shanghai rooster.
ba, be never completed the job. After
catching the fowl be procured hasehes
and repaired to the ehoppins block to
perform the obnoxious task. The
shsnehsrs neck was laid across the
block, and the would.be excu.ioner. rais-
ing tbs desth.desling hstehsi Aloft, shut
his eyss and turned his head in the op.
posi,e direction. Down came the hatch
81, and about half an inch Of the Shsng'
h.rs bill Vas severed from the remain.
der. Disgustsd with the result, Mr.
Kimball went into the house and biz
wife vent out and finished the job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18


SUPPLEMENTARY 90 the great shocmaklng
business hore n the rubber industry. for
which Boston Il the great center In this
country. Forty million dollars worth OF
rubber shoes and boots aro sold In the
modern Athens annually. The raw ma.
teriAl comes from Para. nrIil. In hugo
Jumps. which the natives make by dipping
sticks In the sap Of the caoutehouc trcc
and turning them rOund and round with
frequent plungcs into the heated rubber
over a hot IRE These Jumps. upon reach.
I'M, the factory, are cut In sliocS. which
arr run through rollers and pressed out
thin and dat like pancakes. The shcsts
thus obtained are next put through other
rollers. heated 20 high temperaturo. and
incidentally amAlgAn.ated with compost
ti0n ~ lAmpblack. sulphur and lithargo.
which reduces them 10 soft and putty
like consistency.
Finally, In this soft condition. they arr
passed over stcsl ruller- bigger than any
that have gone bcforc. and actually moor.
porA,ed with the tissue ~ q woolen cloth
which Il destined 90 serve A. tho lining of
tho eventual boot or shoe. IL you VIII
try 90 pull apart the lining and outer coat
Of rubber sandal. you will obtain no.
tion of tho thoroughness With which this
part of the manufacture Is performed.
The rubber sheets. thus prepared, srs
passed. through last act of rollers.
on which arr engraved all tho marx.
lngs and corrugations % the sole and
upper that appear In the completed article
The rubber sheets are now rcady for tho
cutter. who turns out tho various pieces
by hand. with tho Aid % knife and pat
terms. The parts Arc then put together
by other workmcn with rubber tape.
When this much has been accomplished,
tho shoe or boot is lasted In the usual
way. and. after being vanished, Il allowed
90 rcmsin for eight hours In room heated
90 the iempcrAiurv of el5 degs. The beat
sets the varnish and tcmpsrs the rubber.
which Il then termed ''vuleaniIed.- Tho
stamping of the firm name on the sole is
the concluding operation. and then the
rubber shos IL rrAdy Tor sAle.-Boston
Cor. Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1888-09-18
r.s. .f IN. rrl.en M....nser.

The prison messenger l. a peculiar
character lie l. attached 20 every police
court In the city. by what right no ono
except himself knows. Although not
vested with any authority from local.
state or national powers, he has access at
all times 90 the prisons attached 10 tho
police courts. and In the latter be appears
10 b. 81 more importance than the regu-
lar officers PAID by the taxpayers. He IL
Trustworthy and seems 10 have unbounded
faith in human nAiue. lie conducts
business In this fashion: A RESPECTABLE
young man happens To have been out late
and l. arrested. In the morning be wakes
pennlless and with no means Of communi-
eating with his friends. The prison mes.
sengcr understands the case In u moment.
lie offers his services. knowing that his
client will b. only too anxious 20 make
good any expenses. lie will run crrands.
employ counsel. II necessary. and even
pay a prisoners fine without security for
his outlay The messenger seldom makes
a mistake. He has bcen known 10 Ad'
vance a. much As 800 Co a prisoner who
was confined in the Tombs for u week,
without other security than the mans
word. For this little transaction the
prisoner rewarded him with check for
t2OO.--New York Mail aud Express.