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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1883.
CLEAN ~ your ALLEYS.

Another squirt was made by Ou
rity council ON Tuesday evening
toward having the alleys put in a
more wholesome condition. The
city marshal was again ordered TO
notify property holders to clean up
their alleys, and those who give no
heed 10 the notice, will have the
work done for them and they bc re-
quircd to pay the bill The ordin-
,mcc against dcpositing garbage in
the streets and alleys should at all
times hc strictly enforced. II is In
the interest of the general health
aud wen being, and property holders
should cooperate with the police
officers In guarding against its in
friction. \ carclcssuCSs Is allowed
which Is really rcprchcnsiblc.
llousch0dcrs viii throw out decay
ing vegetable mutterHs the readicst
way of getting rid of It, which lies
aud Testers in the sun filling the air
with the germs of disease. Not long
ago this writer noticed six or eight
bushels of potatoes thrown up
against a fence In the alley west of
Commercial, running from Court to
Chcmclctc street, They were evil
IDENTIFY surplus of the winter sup
ply, new potatoes had come 10 re-
place the old crop, and they were
thrown out Ina thoullcy as worthless.
\ notable housewife inquired
through our columns few weeks
ago what she should do with her
purhagv. She had mo- COW to eat IL,
itwus not always handy to crmutc
It, aud her conscience would not
allow her to throw II out, In larger
dtcs scaNougcrs urv employed, who
make their hounds at am early hour
in the morning, and carry OF the
ashes, Kitchen refuse aud whatever
waste has gathered during the pre-
oodng day, This method may not
hc practicable here, but to avoid the
Infection ot the air We breathe with
microbes and other disease germs
the greatest cau should hc exercised
10y every pceou; and the marshal
aud other cuusvryutors of health
should see that the streets ahdallcys
are kept tvo nom all rW~e aud
mpnrilN.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16

Mon and women who seriously take up
the business OF verse writing should, in
any opinion. declare TO themselves that
they will write nothing but perfect.
rhymes They may not be able TO turn OIL
good poetry, judged by the highest stand
prls. their verse may halt now and then ,
owing To defective ear. the metaphors
they use may be hacllneyed. their rhetoric.
Tar fetched or milk and wAtery; their style.
q POOR pale Imitation OF that particular
master whom. In their reading. they have.
most lived with and loved All this mayt
lc, for reasons, beyond their power of.
remedy
But one thing they can do, and should.
40 always, namely see TO Il that their
-hymes arc not false rhymes, or rhymes
Tor the eye alone. but true ear rhymes
Whoro there Is an actual agreement and
cunsonance Of sound Hardly any poet
t,Jer alive is incapable OF knowing such a
"hyme when he sees % or, by the mind S
g- hears t. A poem Is after all. aud
rmarlly, a musical production. hence
sHy falling short OF It's musical demands
Jiurcs tho poem by just 50 much, and the
r,tyue al tho end OF the line is one OF the
most distinct and well known methods OF
curing this desired music Richard r
burton In The Writer
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16
Tho nrcers, OF cape Town.

20 an the desolate uukempt looking
.iacvs in tho world yae suburb OF Cane
nvu We PASSED Through under the
shadow Ot the mountain IS the most an
,rwpt and dcsOlaJe 1, Is not an ac
tpWhlo side OF the town and no one
lives hero who can possibly avoid it. Tor
hers the celebrated sg.theasJor round tho
Caps h0ctor, as the anglo Indians called
b. blows the strongest and the "Caps.
poctor's' strongest Is no io6o
Where it comes tg1m no one quite
knows, Tor it Is a puv.y local wind. and
it always seems possible 10 g1t behind it
by going a few miles Go the windWari
some people aver that it Is trewrd ON tor
% tho mountain and comes down inst
upon Cape Town itself and nowhere else
There are an sorts % QUelr hinEs going
on on top ~ this mountain. witness. Tor
Instance. the celebrated white tablocloth
that hangs over 30 whenever a south
wcster Is az WORK Bus wherever h
comes from it Is an unmistAkahle realltys
as you soon learn. for 10 whirls harrow
loads oi gravel la your face. or spins YOU
around Like toctotum 40 the strcet eor-
s...-s Ns.--i.--s aft=-
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16
For Sale

A g,.,d iron frame Hor,1 nlwtr. Good
Or ali u-ie. rrum our 90 nlu clparirN.
AN hnT the low prico az san Call at ne pa-
cine CdCr. Vinegar a fruif luJsrrNIue
Company ultlCe. salem. Orggun-
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16
wuAr ~ u,w MAMMAL

Wcarc told almost daily boy news
paper editors aud political speakers
that this is tu bc am educational
campaign, The main issue hciur
the pcoply 4. the tariff and how a
tax upon foreign products imported
mto the country affects oar popula-
im financially, socially and iu-
du,u,ou,ly Is tu hy made ~o yIvar
uN argument und illustration, that
we cau an mNvu yly,r understand
ing of 10, merits, and vote utclli-
gently when Jhr time yomy- tor its
araiJrmvuJ
TlW CAPITAL JOURNAL would
sugg,-y uhat before the uaiu supply
of sciyutihc argument i- turned ou,
some attention Doe devoted to the no-
eft thv >c.rus, As a..
tu our mutual understand |
Ing &c 8, ur,p-eaN yAal Ny am usrgV
m tle dvGuum oI t,uu. rhc I
-tary is todd uf "a audsluau who /
shipped a- au ordinary seaman, aud |
when the vessel WAS nady 90 leave |
plfl the mate sung out "lv, $50 the I
uluter" The hnd,mau was lgnvr /
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16
BEST SOIL, EASY TERMS.
OREGON LAND COMPANY


miles Salem and the 49, fruit farm owned by Mr.
having grand the snowNprd
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1888-08-16

rhr ORIGINAL ABIETIN
o.NFMENris only put up ia lar,
N,o-yuuco iiu boNos, and Is au
absolute cure for old sons, burns
wounds, chappcd hands, aud all
-Nm euptions. WIN positively
tuug an kinds of piles. Ask for the
ORIGINAL ABIErINE OINT
IENr Sold by ID. w. Matthews
~ Co, loo State stroet, Salem, at IS
va,s peg boX-by mail 50 osnA
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

Under the protective policy OF the
United States an impetus has been
given to sheep raising so that in 1884
this country furnished S1.3 per cent
of all the wool consumed here. The
advance in the consumption of wool
in this country from 90, 1888 lbs.
i'm 1889 to 1926, iO4, 100 lbs in 1885 is
attributed by the best informed to the
protective policy.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
NOTICE.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Salina. Lin
coin and Western railway company did on
10th day of January. A. d. 1883, apply in writ
ing to the Honorable L. X. Pratt. Judge of the
district court of Thomas county, Kansas, for
the appointment Of three commissioners to
lay off along the line of said cOmpany's rail-
way. into or through the county Of Thomas,
over or on any such portion of said line as
may be desired by said railway company Il
route not to exceed 100 feet in width, except
where for purpose of the cuttings and en-
bankments it may be necessary to take more
for the proper construction ard security of
said railway. andalSO to lay of such land as
may be deemed necessary for side tracks. de-
pots, station grounds, work shops and water
stations, materials for constructions, except
timber. a right of way oyer adjacent bind
sufficient to enable said company to construct
and repair its road and stations, right to
conduct water by aqueducts. and the right to
IN axe proper drains and also to appraise the
value of each owners land so taken in, each
quarter section,Or other piece of land, or town
lot separately. and to assess the damages
arising in such taking, in the manner pro-
judge Of said district court did appoint for
that purpose NJ. l.. Lacey. G. E. COrporan
and SDanie Bradbury, each being free
holder and resident of said county of Thomas,
to perform each and all the duties aforesaid,
and to make due return of their proceedings
in the manner provided by law
And notice is further given that said COM
missioners will meet on the 10Th day of Feb
ruary, 1883, at Colby, in the county
of Thomas. and State of Kansas, and
will proceed to do and perform all such duties
as aforesaid, and will, if necessary, adjourn
and continue from day to day unit the same
are completed,
SALIVA, LINCOLN AND
WESTERN RAILWAY CO.
By G. A. A. DEANE, Agent and Atty.
Dated January ~, 1888. 45-49Janl9.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
SheriH'S Sale.

by virtue OF an execution directed to mo
from the clerk of the district court of Thomas
county. hau>us. Un II Judgment obtained in
said court on the Il, h day oi October. 1851. in
favor of Lewis Friden;i;tle as plaintiff and
against e. Dtdrick ~ defendant. for the sum
of thirtpthre dollars ANA costs taxed Mt
($ll s. eleven and eiElltN-ilVe One-;iindredth
dollars aB1 :tccruIliss costs. have levied upon
the following real estate situated in Thomas
county. !,ai ~.,S. tiKcn the property OF said
q. Dedrck. TO satisfy -ad execution. to- wit:
All OF the nell -. section 4. of town south. Of
range ~ W.~i. che same being e;,c,Imbered by
u mortgage TOR Ssi,i o. drsw: i'll favor of the
Ober.H Loan. Trust and Bonkiig Company;
AL OF lots !. T. >. and in block 81: all of lots
and in block y; al OF iot Il III book -. as
upon the recorded plat Gs the town OF Colby
call of the above described land being covered
by Il mort. age Cor S.'4s III GROWN in favor of
L. :. Loyct assigned TO Ernest BrCguct Nov.
ii. 1881 will offer the same for sale to the
highest bidder .or cash in hand on The ;4th day
of February. y l., 1883. N the court house
door il, Colby n: the hOIr % two 81 O'Clock p.
IN. of said ,,ay. Said sale 10 Toe Subject TO the
above described mortgages Where due atten-
dance will he given iy the undersigned.
VI. " W,THAM :
Sheriff of Thomas county, Kansas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
The Queen Seriously III.

This does not refer to the Queen Of
England, but to the queen of the house
hold at Lincoln, Nebr., where she rules
by common consent. In March last.
when six months old. our baby was tax
en- down with what the physicians called
bronchitis ian ordinary cold) and was
very sick for two weeks. She seemed to
be filled deep in the chest with phlcgni
which we were unable to loosen. She
could not lie down at AL, but had TO be
held upright else ii caused her to cough
severely The physician did not give
her any relief, although the prescriptions
were changed every day and sometimes
twice day; this treatment was continu-
ed about ten days and we finally deter
mined to try bottle of Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy. We obtained bottle,
and after giving Il few doses she was re-
lieved. breathing easier. and throwing
off the phiegn and getting to sleep. get
ting well in Jew days, and we believe
We owe her life to the use of Chamber
lain Cough Remedy. Our oldest cir
is subject 10 croup an! has had several!
severe attacks but the Cough Remedy
has brought her out all right with bat
two good doses, and we would not go
over night without Il bottle IN the house
We have great faith in it, Signed, vii
Der E. Wells. Lulie L. Wells, 1851 c St.
Lincoln. Nebr, Sold by Martin & Hamp-
ION
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

Great loss OF life is reported from
the great blizzard OF last week in Da-
10. Minnesota, Iowa, and part OF Ne
braska. The storm in these places
ragged furiousiy, accompanied by in
tense cold. While it was cold in this
part OF west Kansas, and some snow
fell. there has been no loss of life nor
any suffering. Stock of all kinds are
reported in fire condition throughout
Thomas county.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
NOTICE..
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

To WHOM IT NAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Oakley and
Colby railway company did on the 18th day of
January, A. d. 1888. apply in writing to the
Honorable L. X. Pratt, judge OF the district
court of Thomas county, Kansas, for the APP
pOintment of three commits ,ioners to lay of
along the line of said company's railway. into
or through the county of Thomas. over or on
any such portion of said line as may be desir-
ed by said railway company, q route not
to exceed 100 feet in width, except where for
purpose of the cuttings and embankments it
may be Necessary to take more for the proper
construction and security for said railway and
and also to lay of such land as may be DEEM
ed necessary for side tracks, depots. station
grounds, work shops and " ater stations. ma
terals for constructions, except timber. a
right of way over adjacent land sufficient to
enable said company to construct and repair
its road and stations, right to conduct water
by aqueducts, and the right to make proper
drains. and also to appraise the value Of each
owners land go taken in each quarter section
or other piece of land. or town lot separately.
and to assess the damages arising from such
taking. in the manner provided by law: and
upon such application the Judge of said dis
trict court did appoint for that purpose NJ. L.
Lacey, c. e. Corporan and Daniel Bradbury
each being free holder and resident of said
county of Thomas to perform each and ill the
duties Aforesaid. and to make due return Of
their proceedings in the manner provided by
law.
And notice is further given that said COM
missioners will meet on the sd day of Febru-
AIRY, 1855, at Colby, in the county of Thomas,
and the State of Kansas, and will
proceed to DO and perform III such
duties as Aforesaid, and will. II necessary. cd
same are completed. -
OAKLEY AND COLBY
RAILWAY COMPANY.
Bye. A. A. DIANE, Agent and Atty
Dated January ~, 1883 = nJanl9.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

Senator Plumb, January Ii, intro
duced u bill declaring forfeited al
lands, except the right of way, grant
ed to any state to aid in the construc-
ton of railroad, opposite to any
company terminus with the completed
portion of any such railroad for the
benefit of which lands have heretofore
been granted. The forfeited lands
are declared open to settlement under
homestead laws only.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
SENSIBLE Proposition

\ SENSIBLE PRoposITION-COlby
merchants are aware of the great
fruits to be received from judicious
advertising. Systematic advertise
ment of a business always pays. In
the same way, the results of judicious-
ly representing to the people of more
thickly settled communi les the super
ior advantages of Thomas county and
Colby as place in which to live and
make and have home will be realiZ-
ed by a large immigration of intelli-
gent. enterprizing and industrious set
tiers. We have a large territory in
this county awaiting not settlement
nor owners but actual vi gorOus work
ers. Thomas county can support cas-
ily and comfortably when it is under
such cultivation as eastern counties
in the state, population of from
$4,000 to $4,000 people. With such
a population to surround Colby, be-
sides a number of smaller places, this
city ought to have from 10000 TO
$1,000 people. This city without a
corresponding growth in the country
cannot assume great proportions.
Railroads alone will not and do not
constitute city The growth of a
town on the strength of railroads COM
ing to it and the consequent enhance
ment of the values of real estate, un-
less there be agricult ural or manufac-
turing or miuing wealth Mt its basis is
ephemeral. There are many of the
useful arts which can be successfully
conducted in Colby. Thomas county
offers in its feItile and arabic lands all
that the husbandman can wish Thou
ands of energetic people in eastern
states are seeking homes in the new
west. Thomas county and Colby
ought to have.as it deserves to have, its
pick of them. Let us then tell them
of what we have here to offer. Other
cities and counties are raising and
donating certain sums of money to
advertising, and now it is proposed
shat Colby and Thomas county do So
Are you ready to help advertise our
town and county? Your local papers
cannot be expected to, bear all the ex-
pense and work 1t is a matter of
public importance, and as you are
benefited so let your portion of the
expense of this matter be. There
ought to be committee on immigra-
hon in our board of trade. whose duty
il should be to publish and dissemin-
ate in eastern states matter relative to
the great inducements Thomas county
has to offer settlers, nor should this
COMMITTEES be slow in asking aid of
the Union Pacific railroad to induce
settlement here. Spring time will
shortly be upon US, and the tide of
emigration will begin. Already east
ern people contemplating removal are
bordering the question ITO what part
Of the great west shall / go?" Let us
answer them now. Do not put the
matter Off We can have large and
valuable accessions to our population
BY beginning to advertise now.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

have a large number of
ten year colorado school land
leases in sections, fine lands,
good locations, which | will
trade for first class decided
quarters in Thomas county
Or elsewhere.---C B. DAKIN,
Real Estate Broker, colby,
Kansas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
SEEDS, SEEDS,

Prepare for spring. Our beautifully
illustrated catalogue of flower. garden,
field and tree seeds sent to any address,
upon application. We deal in pure farm
seeds. and strive to please. Address,
The Smalley Seed Co., Mcpherson. Kan.
3-4S-45.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
Senator ingalls, is a lawyer and

Senator Ingalls, is a lawyer and is
81 years old Senator Plumb is a
printer by trade, was admitted to
the bar in 1861. and is 80 years old.
Congressman Morrill, is Il banker
and is > years old. Congressman
Funston is q weIl-to-do farmer. and
is u years Old Congressman Per
kins !, lawyer, and is rs years OLD.
Congressman Ryan is lawyer, and
is 50 years old. Congressman An
derson is a minister by profession,
and IS 50 years old. Congressman
Turner is a lawyer, and is II years
old. Congressman Peters is q law
yer and is 10 years old.
Stockton Eagle.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

You cannot afford to waste time in cx-
perimenting, when your lungs are in dan
ger. Consumption always seems. at frs
only a cold Do not permit any dealer
to impose upon you with some cheap i'm
itation of Dr. Kings New Discovery fol
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, but be
sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good. or just the
same Don't he deceived. but insist up
on getting DR.. Kings New Discovery
which is guaranteed to give relief in all
throat. lung. and chest affections. Trial
bottles free at c. H. artin & Bros dru
store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

War seems imminent in Europe.
The Gar of Russia is modelling his
forces. It is said he is going to make
81 eech. That seems a very small
matter to 90 to war about But he is
determined to defend his action,
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
SraSaie ..ot;ce.

STATE OF KANSAS.
THOMAS CDUNY.
In the matter OF the estate Of John II.
Schoomovfr. licensed on Application OF VIM.
Smith "d'3:":strt,tor. for order 10 sell GER
tain real ,t.tc:
1t is hereby ordered that notice be given to
all parties interested in said estate that hear
ing viii 70 bad on said application at Il special
term Of Probate Court to I've held at the Office
of tn. Probate Judge at the court house in
the city OF Colby. on the 18th day OF February,
1889, TO siow cause, il any, why such order
should ~: be iS,Iel: aud it is hereby order
ed tina. :, copy of his notice h- published il
the Thomas County Gator the period of four
cons ccutivC weoi:s. the last publication of
which 10 he not less than ten days prior to
said day % hearing. VI. l.. LACEY,
4-4SJani? Probate Judge.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
Gentlemen.

If you want anything in the CLOTHING
inc made to order, go to c. Shimps
who has elegant and late styles in piece
goods. and will make up cheaper than
anyone in the west. and will guarantee a
fit or no sale
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

Kansas City, Kansas, has refused
to pay her metropolitan police, and
has got into the courts in conse-
Uaence.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19

Five Americans were arrested III
Paris on January lith, on suspicion
of being connected with the burglary
o, jeaeiry store there. Several not
ed n merican crooks are winterng III
Paris, and it is believed that some Of
these are among the arrested.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
NOTICE-FINAL PROOF.

Persons desiring to have their Final
Proofs heard before me should see that
their notices of intention to make proof
read: Before the Probate Judge of Thorn
as county, at Colby. Kan.
NJ. L. LACEY.
*32 Probate Judge.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
SOMETHING OF BENEFIT.

We are now making a big
drive on cloaks, overcoats,
chinchilla coats and vests and
underwear. Never before
were these goods offered at
such low prices. all and ex-
anime our stock, and get pric-
es before making your pur-
chases.
]. B. Morrison & Sons.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
HARRY MOVER.

MANUFACTURER OF BOOTS & SHOES
MI All the latest Stylcsin pegyed and sewec
" shoes and boots. Repairing promptl,
and neatly executed. Having had sever
al years experience in the business. | can sat.
ly guarantee satisfaction.
Opposite o. X. Rern. CO;bv Kansas.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
TAKEN TIP

Jan. II. 1888. on Section g. Town 9.
Range IS. one dun mare pony, name
sheared. The owner can have the same
by paying expenses and trouble;
4jx ! KEMP.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-01-19
BOOKS, THREE CENTS EACH!

The following books are published In neat pAmI
paper. and many AZ them handsomely illustrated. II
literature o. the day 1t the most trfing expense
times the price q: which they hero offered. Each
WSuAevs Of the Wsvli, NsrusAL AND oru.R. Con.
tsisa descriptions wonderful
works and Of Very
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pr.fuss stl
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Thc Asst kexias faDess, BY CLARA ArOrsTA. anthos
Of The Iass Documents" ridcuiou-ly funny
Ia every <aJ saaal - ..s.2e~ eeioti."
Chrfss-1as htOPsca. by CssniEs Dfcxrxs. Cnotsins
szssir Of Christmas written
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kgrs the evening lamp book Of stories, pictures,
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psss;as Reetatisns and Dialogues. humorous drams-
iae SsiEmsAe Hea Of Modern Tinea. Contains pcs-
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