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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
Charged With a Serious Crime.

Charged With Serious Crime.
E. J. Jenkins was arrested on Monday,
charged with criminal intent on the per-
son of a woman in this place. He was
taken before Justice Bartlett on Wednes-
day, and bound over to the district court
in the sum of $500. Two men, named
Shell and Montgomery, became his bonds
men.
The crime is alleged to have been COM
mitted on December 30, 1887.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

County warrants to the amount of
$3,S55.08 were Cancelled by the board of
county commissioners this week, in addi-
fion to the $11 mentioned elsewhere as
part OF their proceedings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The commissioners finished theil
work for this week, and adjourned late
Thursday afternoon. The board viii
meet next Monday to reorganize, with Mr.
Ridgway as the successor of Mr.. King
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
The city marshal is hereby authorize

The city marshal is hereby authorized
8 extinguish the lights of the gang of
M legged dogs which loaf on franklin
go The animals should be put out of
/. wny. Besides being greatly in the
q people who would like to patron
- sidewalks, the animala are liable
so, and do more harm in . minute
I'm ths dogs e4tside 81 blades are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Miss Carrie Scott went to Wallace
county last Saturday, with the intention
of remaining on her claim for three
months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Mrs. K. B. Stonex went to Ellis Mon
day evening, with the intention of living
there with a friend until spring. She ex-
pests to be living in Wa-Keeney again in
the course Of three months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Miss Jessie Conant returned to Wa
Keeney Thursday evening from her visit
Is Sif5erent points in the eastern portion
of this state. She expresses herself as
having been delighted during every min
ute Of her trip. She reports that rain
vns falling at Topeka on Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Ira Upshaw and Sib. lKritchield
took charge of the restaurant in Verbeck's
block last Sunday. The boys, We learn,
Is not take boarders, but will furnish
p6latable meals at any hour Of the day or
niehk There is demand for an enter
pei1s OF this nature in Wa-Keeney, and
hS1ieve the boys will do well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Minister Hillery, of Quinter, will
preach in the district 10 school house, to-
morrow Sunday at IL A. M. He may
conclude to hold more meetings there be-
fore leaving.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The. Quakers closed series of meet
ings Wednesday evening at the school
house in district 10. The meetings lasted
eight evenings, and resulted in several
conversions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Mrs. w. T. Hunter arrived home last
Wednesday evening from illinois. She
says she is glad to get back to Kansas, on
account Of the severity of the weather in
Illinois.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Rev. Mr.. Mahaffie conducts young
peoples meeting at the M. E. church ev-
cry Sunday afternoon, at p. M.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

"A number of little girls had doll
party at Mrs. w. G. Marshall's Monday
afternoon. Dolls nearly as large as their
showers were shown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

IF. w. Lemon and wife occupy rooms
in the house which Captain Welch's fam
lily are occupying temporarily in the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Sheriff Baker went up the road
Thursday evening to serve notice upon
some Logan county people who are de-
linquent in the payment of school-land
interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

-On Thursday Spicer, the tailor, re-
ceived orders from Ellis to make three
suits Of clothes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

h Menkemeyer again went out of
the meat business in this city day before
yesterday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The teachers in the M. E. Sunday
school have a meeting at the church
every Wednesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

AT an election held at the NJ. e.
0hurch Monday evening, Mrs. s. ]. o.
born was elected treasurer of the Incl
dental fund; Messrs. j. 81. March and
John N. Barrett, ushers; Thomas Short
hill, janitor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

up to Thursday, thirty cords of rock
had been delivered for the county court
house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

u. B. Hogan will assume the duties of
sherif the fore part of next week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

WIN. Burroughs has bought of G. f.
Mcknight lot 6, in block 5.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The members of the Young Peoples
Social Club had dance at Opera Hall
Thursday night. About twenty couples
were present, the event was enjoyed very
much. The music was furnished by Prof
A. d. Dray and his sons Harry and j. P.
The club will have their next dance at
Opera Hall Thursday evening of next
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The Young Peoples Social Club has
been organized at this place. The object
is to associate the young people of the
city in club to learn the art of dancing.
The officers of the club are: President,
WV. Gibson; vice president, w. E. Boyd;
treasurer, Chas. Stewart; Secretary, Geo.
G. johnson; manager, Geo. G. Sullivan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Geo. T. Baker has bought of G. F.
Mcknight lots "a, 35 and 36, in block 49,.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The children's society, known as the
Golden Link, had 10-cent social at the
residence Of Parson Mahaffie Monday at.
ternoon. This is q young missionary So
ciety. The membership costs two cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The choral union meets in the NJ E.
church every Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

1t is given out that J. w. Bell will be
j. B. Hogan s'under sheriff.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Remember that the World Office
keeps a full line Of government land
hIanka
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

-P. L. Wisdom, of Logan county, was
on the streets yesterday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
Twelfth Annual Meeting.
KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
TonuH KAHn Ion Q 100

TOPEKA, KAN, Jan. 8, '8.
Hon. W. 8. Tilton. Wa-Keeney, Kansas,
DEAR SIR:-The twelfth annual meet
ing of the Kansas State Historical Soci-
ETY. will be held in the Hall of the House of
Representatives, in Topeka, on the even
ing of the 18th inst. In addition to the
brief business proceedings, the exercises
will consist of short addresses, not to ex-
coed fifteen minutes each, upon some
subject pertaining to the objects of the
Society. You are respectfully requested
to be present, and deliver one of such ad-
dresses.
ID. w. WILDER, President.
F. G. ADAMS, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

u. w. Kerns, of Oakley, was in town
on Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
FOR SALE, WANTED, ETC.

ElOR SALE.-Seventy- five head of half-breed
II mares. Apply at hardware store Of
432-tf F. o. ELLSWORTH.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
Week of Prayer.

The Presbyterians began the week Of
prayer last Monday evening. The meet
ings have been we'll attended. The other
church denominations in the city have
participated in the work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
The Mellican man, OF washee occupa-
tion. seems to drive a thriving business.

The First National Bank is crowded
steadily with business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

IF. w. Lemon is ready to do carpenter
work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

II am again prepared to do all kinds
OF carpenter work, including building.
Thanking my former patrons i SOLICIT q
share of their work. All work VIII re-
ceiye prompt attention.
Yours truly,
1922 F. w. Iauaun.
The staee Inc from hecs a oeasn1L
burg carrie . Rood many paseu,1I 81. 8
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

w. s. McGinnis Offices with @. L.
Vaughan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

The ground surface Is pretty we'll
frozen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Business is pretty fair yet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

"A little snow struggled along yester-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
A big week Tor ice hauling.

Our clubbing propositions are the
rage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

That northeast wind cuts,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Grass is pretty good yet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

UIANTED.-S machines to repair. have
w sewing machine agent, who will work in
my shop on Saturdays ct repairing sewing machines
Those having machines in need of repairs will
please bring them to my shop.
40 W.. KRITCHFIELD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07
Colds are fashionable.

Bring on your job work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

ElOR SALE.-My farm is for sale. It contains
I 16O acres, and joins the town site of Wa-Kee-
suit purchaser. wv. WnKIN.
1904
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Rabbits are reasonably thick.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

Resolved, That the above resolutions
be embodied in the report of the commits
sioners' proceedings, and spread on the
journal; also that the resolution be
printed.
Mr.. King responded with feeling to the
splendid testimonial which his brother
members had volunteered to pay him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-07

ElOR SALE.-Anybody in want of good fresh do
I nestle COWS can be accommodated by calling
on WM SPICER, Wa-Keeney.
461-H
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
A Magnificent Water Power.

The water power at Minneapolis,
since developed toits present capacity,
has only $4,000 horse power. At the
town of Great Falls, Mont, the Great
Falls of the Missouri furnish over
100000 available horse power. With
an extensive grain and stock country
rapidly developing on one side; an
abundance of timber, coal, and mag
nificent quarries close at hand; and
extensive mining districts only a few
miles away with their great guam
titles of ores to be reduced, and large
population requiring food, heat and
shelter, Great Falls seems beyond
question destined to soon become an
industrial centre of magnitude, now
that it has secured railroad commu-
nication with the rest of the country.
A new map just issued, and other in
formation may be secured free by APP.
plying to G. H. WARREN. General
Passenger Agent, st, Paul, Mime.
apolis & Manitoba Ry., St. Paul,
Minnesota.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
In a Nut Shell.
Nashville American.

Nashville American. ....
Good lands, good people, good for
ests, good streams, good health, good
schools, good churches, good iron,
good coal, good marble, good manu-
featuring sites, good climate for grain,
good climate for cotton, good climate
for grasses, good climate fer fruits,
and POSITIVELY no 6lizzards, constitute
some of the attractions offered by
Tennessee, to the poor unfortunates,
who have been beguiled into settling
in the extreme Northwest.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
A Lady's Perfect Companion

PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH, a new
book by DIR. John II. Dye, one o.
New YOrk's most skillful physicians,
shows that pain is not necessary in
Childbirth, but results from causes
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any pain whatever. 1t also tells how
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evils attending pregnancy. Itisrelia-
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will save you great pain, and possibly
your life. Send two-cent stamp for
descriptive circulars, testimonials,
and confidential letter sent in sealed
envelope. Address FRANK THOMAS
d Co., Publishers, Baltimore, Mary
land. NJ
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
NASBVILLE MARKET REPORT.

Corrected from the Nashville american
every Thursday evening.
Wheat, from wagons, good dry, new S4@S7
Corn-from wagons, IS to 56.
Corn Meal 20 to 70
Oats 40 to 45
Hay, prime timothy, per ton, $15.OOtO ST. so
Dried Fruit-Apples 4 to DC; evaporated
"a C; Peaches, halves, ~ to C; quarters,
&c. blackberries, to Sc,
Feathers-prime, 3S to 80
Beeswax-choice, IS to
Rags-well assorted, Sto
Genseng-dry, l 60 to 60.
Butter to Is
Eggs Is
C6ickens--frying a Ice; hens, @2O
Tallow-choice, 81 to
Irish potatoes, per Dbl. 800 to 10
Wool--unwashed, to
tub washed. to
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EDIToR-Please inform
your readers that / have a positive
remedy for the above named disease.
BY its timely use thousands of hope
less cases have been permanently
cured. | shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption
if they will send me their express
and post effice address. Respectfully,
T. A. SLoCUM, M. c., ISL Pearl St.
New York. 81
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
Now is the Time

to use Hodges Sarsaparilla with
Iodide of Potash, the great purifier
for the blood. A certain cure for
rheumatism, scrofulous affections,
and all diseases peculiar to females.
Renovatesand invigorates thesystem.
Physicians recommend it. Take no
other. Rangum Root Medicine Co.,
Manufacturers, Nashville Tenn,
81 90 per bottle. Sold by w. H,
Fleming. nl Ira .' rsr
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft, or Calloused Jumps and Blem-
ishes from horses, Blood SPAWN, Curbs,
Splints, Sweeney, Stiles, Sprans, Sore and
Swollen Throat, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by
use of one bottle Every bottle warranted
by j. B. Ritchey, Druggist, McMinnville
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

BY order of P. 0. Department, One Cent
must be collected on all advertised letters.
Parties calling for any of these letters
will please say g Advertised ....
.t ......t..-t. ED. ]. Woop, P. NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
MITCHELL'S BeIIadonna PLASTERS.

Endorsed by every physician in the whole
universe for Lame Back, Neuralgia, Lung
and Throat affections, Group and sudden
pains of all kinds For Female Weakness
it beats all the pills in the world
No maker ha ever produced Belladonna
PLASTER that will cure like Mitchell's. AS
Morse caught he lightning and caused it
to talk, so did Mitchell combine Belladonna
with Rubber, " hich causes a cure. ao. st
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Price %
cents.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

WUV WORK FOR ANOTHER, or on

WUV WORK FOR ANOTHER, or on
VIII L small salary? Why continue
working on worn-out farm Why try to
secure a living from such high-priced or
heavily-mortgaged farms? Why work on
rented land? Why not start yourself? Why
not start for yourself? Why not secure at
once some of the lOw-Priced but very fertile
aud well.located lands adjacent to railroads
now to be obtained by those going to North
ern Dakota aud Minnesota, where you can
make larger net profit per acre than ON
the highpriced or won.out land you now
occupy? Why not 60 and look the situation
'Ecl and see 'H. NuuIsah ur af least obtain
'eHhT iuiouu1tiur which WI he sent Free
tvoe wiz address r. n. Iyr.a. Cru }
Pass Pau, Vino.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

Itch, Mango, and Scratches ofevery
kind on human or animals cured i'll
30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. Sold by Ritchey & Stroud,
Druggists, Nc Minnville, Tennessee.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

Group, whooping cough, sore
throat, sudden cold, and the lung
troubles peculiar to children; are east
ly controlled by promptly admins
tering Ayers Cherry Pectoral. This
remedy is safe to take and certain in
its action.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
TENN ATURDAYy FEB Ifss
list OF LIGHTERS

Remaining in the Postotiice at McMinn.
vile. Tenn, for the week ending Feb. 2,
which will be forwarded to the Dead Letter
Office if not called for in 80 DAYS.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

Pittsburg is going to have hos
pital for sick horses, 900 acres of land
having been leased for that purpose.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04

"How did you begin life"" the
young man asked the great man. 81
didn't begin it," truthfully replied
the great man. at was here when l
got here"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-02-04
Commercial.
MEANWHILE PRODUCE MARKET.
Corrected weekly by Mead & Ritchey.
OFFICE SoUTHERNSTANDARD,
McMinnyille, Feb. 3,1SSS.

McMinnyille. Feb, S,1sSS.
WHEAT a IS y bu. 40 81" % @ p
CORN to 65, "a 81
FLOUR, 70 barrel S. rs, s. 90 q 50 %
MEAL % Blu. 60@65c. f
OATs-$ blu. "a
CHICKENs-Hens 4c p 10
BUTTER-P ID. to 10
Eees-7R doz l2K to l3c,
GINsENG-9 ID. 100 to l.25
BEEswAx-8 ID. IS tol6c.
FEATHERs-79 ID. 80 to
TALLow-P ID. 2H@3c.
Green hides sc. Grubby y Of
LARD-R tb. Sc.
BACON
Shoulders
Hams to.
Sides @
Hog round
Wool, unwashed, 20@25c
tub washed, 80 to Soc
Poultry-Hens A; Turkeys, DC to.
Stock peas. 65 to 3@9a tf
White beans, 81 90 a $120
DRIED APPLEs--9 ID. 4 to 4Ac
Blacberries to &c. .r -e.%
Homestead Fertilizer, 2 00to ESQ % 100
Irish potatoes Scots. p blu.
Green Apples. SOC to 81 90 per bushel.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-24
IN THE COURTS,

A motion to dismiss was denied by
Judge Kelly in the Brown will case.
In the suit of David FinneU against
John Wallace Judge Kelley allowed al
order for Judgment for $1O6.25.
q: W. Wentworth & Co. sue Roy K.
Mcneil and wife, proprietors of the
Morton house in North ST. Paul, toI
Sl,oOO on note and chattel mortgage.
Plaintiffs claim the defendant removed
their chattels into the city.
Action was begun yesterday by James
3. Brady against the West st. Paul
Building association to restrain defend
ant from foreclosing mortgage of $751;
400. The mortgage was to secure the
sale of lot 5, block 1, Bazille d Roberts
addition. Brady claims it has all been
paid except about 800, and that after
figuring up everything in the transac-
ton, there is due defendant now only
about SIT. He paid what he has of the
mortgage by monthly installments. The
case will be heard at the special term
next Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-24

regarding the overtures made to him
while in San Reno to abdicate in favor
of William. The progressist papers
MAINTAIN that the notes are authentic.
and that they were keptin the custody of
Frederick till the visit of Queen Vic
toria, when the empress confded a
portion of them to her mother. The
documents show that William urged
his father to consent to the regency
proposal, but failed, owing to the
strenuous resistance of the then Crown
Princess Victoria. They reveal also the
INTRIGUES OF PASTOR sToECKER
and Gen. WalderSee to Seduce William
into pietistic movement, and finally
they contain the testament of Fred
erick- to William on his duties as a
ruler and his duties to his mother. The
disclosures bear the mark of genuine
ness, and are believed to have been
made with the knowledge of Empress
Victoria. The relations between the
emperor and his mother certainly con-
tlnue to be disturbed. He neglects to
visit her, although he sends daily an in
Quiry as to her health,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-24
They Are Now Pharma cists.

The state board of pharmacy held its
regular quarterly meeting for the ex-
animation of persons who wish to be-
come licentiates in pharmacy in this
state. at the capitol Tuesday. Fifty candi.
dates were present, of whom the follow
ing passed a satisfactory examination
Robert Salter, Louis Hogrefs, Henry
Nippert, A. f. Tenneson. Mrs.
q. r. Robinson, Ludwig Damn,
George Swift, W. r. r. Strout
and +. III. Langdon, Minneapolis
ID. z. Pettigrew, w. B. Taylor, Charles
johnson, George Frey. John De Gaugh,
st. Paul; Bert Larrabee, Frank
lin; A. L. Ritter, Little Falls:
E. Stromberg. Cloquet; Herman Barrie,
st. Cloud; Orlando Didia, Waseca
Pearl Winship, Park Rapids; Lester
Helweg, OwatOnna; Swan CARLSON,
Willmar; Louis Janeck, Winona.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-24

causes more alarm in well informed
circles than such incidents as cabinet
crisis in Bulgaria, intrigues in the Bal
kan states, or reprisalS between Ger
many and France, as one can see moth
ing but general bankruptcy, accom-
panied by social upheayal and the
triumph of revolutionary principles, as
the end of the preparations that are be-
ing made by the continental nations for
war, with the enormous expenditure
these preparations involve. The total
effective force of
ALL THE EUROPEAN ARMIES
at the present time OH peace footing
is over four millions. The annual eX-
penditure on the armies and fleets of
the independent powers is over hum
dred and sixty millions sterling, or
more than quarter of their united rev.
enues, and it is continually increasing.
The great powers are more energetic
than ever in adding to their military
strength. Germany must make herself
secure against France, and France
against Germany. Austria can not look
with Indifference on German or Rus
sian military preparations, land Italy can
not ignore Austria. No nation is anX-
ionS for war. On the contrary, pacific
disposition is evident: it is in the situa-
ton itself and in its possible develop
ment that the danger lies. For the day
will surely come when
THE LIMIT OF POSSIBILITY
in military equipment shall have been
reached. For some time past the pow
ers have been drawing on the future in
their expenditures. The capital of the
European debt is already enormous and
the Interest OF it makes heavy demands
on the industry and resources of the
various countries. The point must be
reached soon beyond which it will be
impossible to proceed in military eX-
penditure. To advance further means
internal ruin, but to refuse to advance
means forfeiture of international posi-
ton. There can be no escape from the
fact that the burdens imposed by the
military rivalry on the continent, which,
since 1870, has assumed very marked
character, are becoming more and more
intolerable.