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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

MIR. Morton's nomination was made
unanimous and the convention adjourn.
ed after adopting the following resolu-
tiou:
This frat concern OF all good govera-
rnent is the virtue and sobriety OF the
people and the purity of their homes.
The republican party cordially sympa.
thizes with all wise and we'll directed
efforts for the promotion OF temperance
and morality.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

sample Lotto parssols OF half
the usual price at BRUCE Bros.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Black Hills eYegreeus, spruce and
minor tame plum trees for sale by
s. O. FARGO, Gay vile Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

j.. o. Norman he's for sale rubber
hose, brass nozzels and fittings. Don't
forget that.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Money 10 Lean ON Real
Estate, City and County.
G.. w. ROBERTS,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

hardwood charcoal for sale al
J. @. MoRMANN'e,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

For business or society,
Should work or pleasure call,
Well cloth you with propriety,
And suit the needs of all.
KAuN II Co
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Twenty dozen ladies' gauze vests
worth 30 at 25 cents. BRUsE Bros.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26
Vented CAST o

Old cast iron at tho foundry. Wslnu'
street.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Announcement.
DR.. Miller, the dentist. has formed q
partnership with DIR. j. s. Ketner, OF
Philadelphia.
oae OF the firm will visit AL suburban
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26
See Heres

See Heres
Persons wanting the best work e tin
types and photography, generally are
reminded that Jsnousek Is here for that
purpose. Gallery in Noyotney's block,
Third street. Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Maple seeds for sale. Apply to.
OHAs. K~INasBURY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26
anac,nl Notice.

SPECIAL Notice.
Yankton, Dakota. June Goth, 1855
The members of Teller hose 90. Nod,
are hereby requested to meet at their
hall this evening June Goth. BY order
of foreman. Louis f. GUST.
Dakota atrawberries-the finest
ever sold IN Yankton at BATES, +
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26

Dakota Strawberries at
BAKER & ERsKINE's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-26
Tintypes at wULPps Gallery.

Rsdisheg and Onions at PoRrER's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
MARRIAGE MATTERS.

MARRIED Tuesday, March q, 1888, at
6 o'clock P. n, by Rev. w. 81. Mahafie,
Miss Carrie L. Street and Newton J.
Metz.
The ceremony was performed at the
Franklin House, in this city. A large
number Of our citizens were present BY
invitation. Soon AFTER the marriage rite
had been performed, the cornet band sere-
naded the happy couple. Mr.. and Ms.
Metz were the recipients of large num-
Der Of presents. Mr.. Metz has been a
resident Of Ness City, and on Wednesday
be and his vile started to that place,
where they will make their home. Mr..
Metx is about to engage in the hardware
business at that place.
Mrs. Metz has spent the greatest portion
q her life in TreRo county, her parente.
Mr.. and MR G. w. +. Street. being amonc
our oldest settlers The World vishes
The newly-married pair all The suooess
imaginable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
DOWNER DOINGS.
DowNHR VALLEY, TRRao 60,
March "a, 1888.

M0ICU H1s 1000
Charlotte Gillian will prove up on
March o.
School began last Monday, with Mr..
knapp as teacher.
Lew Halsey is busy at hauling rock for
the county court house.
James Rideout expects to put in his big
ticks this year at farming.
George fellows has traded his team Of
horses Tor span Of mules.
F. Chaplin has been hauling his hay
from Big creek the past week.
David Brown has lately moved upon
his homestead, and viii make some inn
provements.
Rev. Mr.. Walker preached a powerful
sermon 10 tho sinners OF Downer creek
Friday night
A clique OF the Dovner boys have gone
TO Phillips county, where they win work
on the railroads this summer.
Yesterday Mr.. Whitlock was in search
az his horses which escaped a few days
ego. he seemed to enjoy the walk very
much.
We have q gun on the Downer that can
MT be beaten for hunting. The Elgin
IN i long range and snre shot; and It u
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
BANNER BUGLINGS.

BANNER, TREao Co., March 10
John Steward is going to work for Mr.
Spicer again this season.
The Banner school got fairly under
Roadway last week, with twenty -four pu-
pills enrolled.
Dan McManus proved up on his home
stead last Friday. Peter Peterson also
made final proof on the same day.
Quite number of the Banner people
have been in Wa-Keeney the past week
on land business contest in Gen.
Thomas's court-Bud Mcknight vs. Asa
Purinton.
Mrs. Mckay, from near Leadville, Col,
has been visiting the families OF Mr..
Wynne and Mr.. league the past week.
She and her son William started back to
Colorado last Sunday.
Rev. j. G. Elliott preached his last
sermon for this conference year at Banner
last Sunday. Brother Elliott has been
very faithful and earnest in the work,
and we hope he has done lasting good.
Planting timber on timber claims is
being pushed in this vicinity. We shonld,
in few years, have a good many nice
groves of timber. People are planting
more timber than formerly on their home
A. B. Baker came to Kansas three years
ago, badly affected with pulmonary
consumption. He has so far improved
that during the worst and coolest days we
had this winter he was out the most of
the time.
J.CANTREL B.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

not uncommon to see Elgin riding across
the prairies with from seven to ten ducks.
Hon. w. s. Tilton lectured on the tariff
Thursday night. The crowd not being
very large did not lessen the force OF the
argument.
s. v. Hinkie was unfortunately burned
out last Sunday. The loss was not sem
Gus, as nearly every thing was taken out
OF the house.
Grass is starting to grow; winter wheat
and rye look splendid; cattle are increas-
ing instead of decreasing in weight, and
everybody in general is looking happy.
Yum Yum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Sore throat may be cured in few
hours by applying Chamberlaln's Pain
Balm when the first symptoms appear. If
the case is bad one, thoroughly saturate
flannel bandage with it and apply 60
the throat. Chamberlain's Cough RENE
dy should be taken internally and cure
is certain. Sold by 81. J. Hille.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
BEST BASIS.
The Assessment Policy in This
County All Right.

March ~, 1SSe
To the Editor of the Western Kansas World:
Friend Rich, in arraigning the trustee
on the assessment in our county, doe
them an injustice. He could not hav
informed himself, or else went off in
dream.
His article is a misstatement of fact
all through. He cites Ellis county i,
comparison. Now, let us see:
HoRsEs-6 mos. to 2 ys. old, $50; Ellis
$40 to 500. 2 US. and under 3, $50; Ellis
$780, 3 vs. and over, $50 to 800: Ellis, $40
CATTLE-6 mos. to 2ys. So; Ellis, 81 t.
ST. 2ys. and under 8, $12; Ellis, So.
ys. and over, $1S; Ellis, SO.
Notes, money, mortgages, mercantile
goods. 4; Ellis, Il
In Ellis county horses, cattle, etc., are
TO be assessed at one-half their value, the
same as money, mercantile goods, etc
In Trego county horses, cattle, etc., are to
be assessed at from 80 to 125 per cent oil
their actual value, while money, goods,
etc., are to go at one-third of their value.
1t seems unnecessary to go further with
the enumeration of charges. The facts
are simply the reverse of friend Rich's as.
sertions. Now, let us see what the facts
are: In Trego county. horses mos. to
VS., $40: Ellis $40 to 500. In Trego, 2 US
and under 3, 500; Ellis, $50. In Treco. 8
rs and over, $40 to $50; Ellis, $40.
Cattle-In Trego, mos. to 2 VS., So;
Ellis, 81 to 81. Trego, 2 ys and under 3,
81; Ellis, Sc. Trego, 8 vs. and over, Sc
Ellis, 9.
Sheep-In Trego, 40c; Ellis, SOC.
/, for one, believe that our trustees have
made as fair and low valuation as can
possibly be made, and one that will be
lower by 80 per cent. than has ever been
made in this county. As to the two-hun-
dred-dollar exemption being taken out
Of the total valuation, in place of out of
the one-third valuation, believe it to be
Just to all parties, from the fact that a
man might own six hundred dollars
worth Of property without paying any
tax, and, under the present assessment, q
good deal more. While it may make q
little more to pay tax on, it will not be as
much as it was last year. To illustrate:
Last year, cattle 8 ys old were assessed at
BIZ; this year. at $6-iust one-half. Sup
pose you had forty head of cattle last
year assessed at $12 per head. The total
would be $3.50. Take of, the 500 ex-
and $3.50 would remain. Now,
lorty head, at Sc per head, are assessed
$40 So, it is $40 less, and the man who
had all his personal property exempted
last year will have to pay some tax this
PEAR. A gentleman told me in Wa-Kee-
ney the other day that the exemption
covered all his personal property, such as
goods, last year, but would not
his.
IL. McGARv1E
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Inns - True copy OF the memoranda, as taken BY
me at time Of meeting Of board on the 9Th of March,
not 9th. as has been stated.
Yours Respectfully,
All other personal property at one
third of actual value. Land at $1.25 to
$500 per acre. Buildings on land, one
sixth of present value. Those figures in
column noted cash value were what we
considered the present cash value of No.
l stock, and as understand it, had moth
ing to do with the assessment, except as
basis for getting at one-thild cash
value; but, after the basis was fixed, the
county clerk advised the assessors to put
the property (personaD in at a cash value
and foot up, take out the $500 exemption,
and then divide the remainder by three
to get one-third OF q cash value. I
noticed in the World of 10th inst. that
the statement published was not right,
as I understand the basis formed, but
supposed the error would be corrected in
the next issue; but, on getting my paper
to-day, of 18th inst, I see it was not done;
and. not seeing any thing from any of the
assessors of the other townships in explain
alton, I send you this statement, and ask
you to please publish the same.
Very respectfully,
w. F. Cross,
Assessor of Glencoe Township.
PSI am satisfied there was no agree
ment to assess personal property at q
cash value. w. &c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Hon. ]. R. Burton, of Abilene, ex-
poets to bein Wa-Keeny to-day for the
purpose Of making an argument, in con.
nection with MI. Danford, before Judge
Osborn for the dismissal Of the case
against McMeekin, of Wallace, on the
charge of murder. The law, we believe,
is that when q case has been continued
through three or more regular terms Of
court, it shall be dismissed. This case
stands in this position. OF other points
which may bear upon it, we know moth
ing; and have no opinion to express as to
what should or will be the outcome of
this demand for dismissal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

j. 81. Avery has opened the Franklin
House. The location is one of the best
in the city, and the prospects of success
seem bright.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Charged with Assault and Battery.
On Thursday Geo. and Robert Mus
grave, OF Ogallah township, were arraign-
ed before Justice Bartlett, on the charge
Of assault and battery on Geo. Brabb
The difficulty. We learn, grew out of some
personal illusions Of harsh nature
which young Brabb had made. All three
Of the participants are nearly grown. The
defendants were admitted TO bail in the
sum Of one hundred dollars each until
next Wednesday, when the case viii be
tried in Justice Bartlett's court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Judge Osborn gave the Rush county
destroyer Of the election returns thirty
days in Jail and command to pay q fine OF
one hundred dollars. The Judge, We nm
derstand. imposed q light fine, on the
ground that it was evident that others,
not on trial. were equally guilty with the
convicted man IN this devilish work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
First published March 10, 1881
Ordinance No. 60.

SSAAASOSs&
An Ordinance calling for the election of City Ocers
and designating the place where such election
shall be held
Be It ordained by the Mayor and Council Of tho
the City of Wa-Keeney, Kansas:
Section l. That an election shall be held on Mon
day. April 2 A. D. 1883 for the election Of City On
GERS, - follows, viz:
Ono Mayor.
Five Councilmen.
One Police Judge.
Sec. 4 That the place for holding the election
called for By Section One Of this Ordinance shal b
in the building occupied by VIM. Spjcer, on east
side of Franklin Street. IN said City Of wa-Keeney,
and the polls VIII be open from eight O'Clock 4. =.
until O'Clock p. L. Of said Ind day Of April, 1888.
Sec. 8 All ordinances I'm conflict with Section
Of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Sec. l. This Ordinance shall take effect from and
after its publication IN the WEsT1RN KAHsAs
Would.
Approved March Z, 1885,
A. l. GLEASON, Mayor.
Attest: W. b. DAMN,
City Clerk.
hereby certify that the foregoing is . true copy
Of IN Ordinance passed BY tbs counctlmen Of The
City Of Ws-Keeney, Kansas, On March 9, 1883.
Witness my hand and seal
W. II. DAMN,
sEAL. City Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Justice Hutzel and wife moved into
their residence on Thursday. Theil
home is one of the incest in the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
FOR SALE.

Sec. IS, town 10, range %, Graham
county.
Sec 8, town II, range Is, Trego county.
N. 4 sec. 3, town IL, range %, Trego
county.
Sc d sec. 3, town II, range %, Trego
county.
/. A. MILLER,
ALA Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Mrs. G. A. Beavers returned home
early in the week. She had been assisting
in church work at various points.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

DIR. j. w. SCOTS mother, who haG
been visiting Mr.. Kelley's family, re.
turned to Ness City on Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

BEGGS CHERRY COUGH SYRUP
Is warranted for all that the label calls
for, so if it 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, 1888-03-31

Chairman Kelly, of the County Re-
publican Central Committee, makes call
this week which every member of that
body should read and respect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Geo. Barrett went to Manhattan the
latter part of last week, on courthouse
rock business. He is expected back home
in q day or two.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

F. P. Irish, the efficient travelling
agent of the Kansas Newspaper Union, of
Topeka, took in Wa-Keeney on Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Miss Annie Wright has moved her
millinery store into the Aldrin building.
She has large stock of beautiful goods,
and plenty of room to display them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
STATEMENT or FACTS.
Ino Action Of the Board Of Asses
, sors Explained.

GLENCOE TP.. TREGo CoUNTY,
March "a, 1888
HON. w. 8. TnroN, EDITOR Western
KANSAS World, Sir: VIII You be %
klnd as to give me little space in your
valuable paper in explanation of what
the agreement was between the assessors
OF Ireeo county on March 5, AZ I under
stand it:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

"A good delegation of the fun-loving
young folks of Collyer came down Tues
day evening to attend the opera.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

PROF. I. D. Graham, of the State Az
ricultural College, was an exceedingly
pleasant caller on Thursday. He was &C.
companied by County Superintendent
Baker, with whom he had business. From
here Prof. Graham went to Lane county
to visit friends. He and Captain Carson,
of this city, we're college companions,
both being graduates of Abingdon Col
lege, in Illinois. The professor is an ar
dent advocate of private dairying and the
adoption OF the ensilage system in west
ern Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

The Pioneer Clothing House has the
prettiest line of neckwear ever brought to
Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

y. NJ Cober, formerly of the Quinter
Guide, but later Of the Wetmore Sbecta-
tor, reached town Monday evening, and
has been duly installed as foreman Of the
World Office. Mr.. Cober is first-class
job printer; and we want to say now that
this Office purposes from this time on to
have its just share of the job work of this
locality if work, warranted to please, does
not fall below the demands of the friends
of this Office,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Call and see the Listers at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co., before making
any purchases,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

All kinds of Farm Implements man
ufactured by the David Bradley Go. solt
by Ellsworth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Mr.. Sampson, of the Graham Paper
Co., OF Kansas City, was in town on
business last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER AMI
BLOOD MAKER.

No remedy in the world has gained the
popularity that this medicine has, as q
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, 1888-03-31

Mr.. ]. M. Padgett, a well known
newspaper man from Clay county, is in
the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

DIR. Upshaw's family moved into
their nice new residence on Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
HARROWS.

The best assortment, by far, eve
brought to Wa-Keeney, at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co.. 418-n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

&C. w. F. Street means business, as
reading of his advertisement will convince
you. He has q stock of goods large
enough to satisfy the most exacting de-
mand of hardware purchasers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
GARDEN SEED

A large lot just received at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co. These seeds
are in bulk, and fresh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

1t is expected that the stone work on
the new court house will be begun the
coming week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Sparks is doing the sign lettering for
the firm of Ward, Emig & Hollister.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. A. 81. Blair and Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. A. Nelson went fishing yes
terday afternoon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
LISTERS.

New Table linen at the Bazaar. 473
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

: The Pioneer Clothing House is No
ceiving its Spring stock of clothing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Constable Fischer, we are glad to
note, gets good deal of official business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Hon. w. s. Tilton, editor of the Wa
Keeny World, member of the legisla-
ture from Trego county, and man who
made most creditable record as member
of the legislature, was in the convention.
Il Topeka CAPITAL, 20.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Advertise in the World. It reaches
the people. That is what business men
want of paper, to say nothing Of the
fact that this paper has, for more
than nine long years, stood by this region.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Miss Motif, OF Sharon Springs, is
visiting Mrs. Geo. /. Verbeck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31

Ralph Criswell, of the Cove City
Graphic, was yesterdays caller.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
/: Cash :AA'd
Value /: Val.

This IL true copy Of the memoranda, as taken BY
me at time of meeting Of board on the 5th of March,
not 9th, as has been stated.
Yours Respectfully
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-03-31
Gardening proceeds gayly.

Gardening proceeds gayly.
Some beautiful weather this week.
Forestry Commissioner Robb andwife
were in town on Thursday.
Miss Motif, OF Sharon Springs, is
visiting Mrs. Geo. !. Verbeck.
Ralph Criswell, of the Cove City
Graphic, was yesterdays caller.
Sparks is doing the sign lettering for
the firm of Ward, Emig & Hollister.
DIR. Upshaw's family moved into
their nice new residence on Thursday.
Constable Fischer, we are glad to
note, gets good deal of official business.
Mr.. ]. M. Padgett, a well known
newspaper man from Clay county, is in
the city.
1t is expected that the stone work on
the new court house will be begun the
coming week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. q. Blair and Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. A. Nelson went fishing yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Sampson, of the Graham Paper
Co., of Kansas City, was in town on
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1888-06-06
A Mysterious trench Rifle.

We have had abundant evidence dur
ing the last few months of the pains
taken by the authorities to prevent the
secret of the "Lebel rifle" and its cart
ridges from falling into foreign hands.
Arrests have been made from time to
time on the faintest suspicion of foul
play, and it is affirmed that officers have
been so careful that not single French
soldier knows the color of the powder
which he is using. The number of the
rifles and cartridges supplied to the diff
ferrent regiments has been accurately
noted down, and not day passes with
out a scrupu!ous examination OF the
stores. At intervals during the twenty
four hours the rifles are counted to as
certain that none are missing. Lists are
made of the cartridges dealt out to each
company; of those fred and of those re-
turned to the commanding officer after
the days work. In short, if each cart
ridge was a priceless diamond it could
not be kept with greater solicitude,
while, as for the rifles, one would almost
imagine that the fate of an empire de-
pended on their retention within the
walls of the barracks. Frenchmen still
maintain that whatever the mishaps
which may have befallen other inven,,
tions, mo foreign government has yet
succeeded into the mysteries OF Colonel
Iebels masterpiece. They consider their
new rifle second to none in the world
London telegraph. -. -