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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
COLBY MARKETS.
CAT Office does best Job work.

CAT Office does best Job work.
Old newspapers for sale at this office.
Subscribe for the CAT, it has most
news.
J. W. Kearns. of Oakley, visited Colby
on Monday.
Read our extraordinary club offer to be
found in another column
A. B. Garfield has moved his house
hold goods into the Burling residence.
w. J. McFail. representing the Chica-
go Daily News. registered at the Opelt.
You can save money by buying table
linen, towels and napkins at WOOdruff's 8.
o. W. Brickford, of Phillipsburg, was
in town on Tuesday and registered at the
Opelt.
James Hampton, of the Colby Hard
ware Co., is afflicted with sore throat
this week
For cash buyer We have fine piece
of town property at bargain. Inquire
st this Office.
The Mesdames LaBOuntz and DitZel, of
Atwood. were in the city on Monday and
registered at the Opelt House.
f A. McMath. a prominent attorney
from Grainfleld, visited Colby this week.
and registered at Opelt's Hotel.
Marvin Niskern wants the public to
know that he is prepared to sell carpets
of any grade or quality cheaper than any
house in Western Kansas.
Messrs H. c. Shimp B. j. Woodruff
and A. W. Patchin. started on pros
pecting tour to Colorado on Wednes-
day.
Mr.. +. G. Thrsll and family, of g God
land. are visiting with his brother-in-law
&. ID. Ferrill Mr.. Thrall is proprietor of
one of the popular hotels of that city.
Mrs. Mary Monroe died at her residence
at Deland, Kans.. on Tuesday. May 21st
We are unable TO learn the partic ulars of
her death. but will endeavOr to give Il
full report next week.
Mr.. Simon Miller. prosperous farm er
of Barrett township. was welcome Wis
ltor to this Office on Tuesday, Mr.. Mil
Ter reports small grain in his vicinity in
splendid condition.
Aultman Taylor Co. have put branch
Office in Colby under the management of
the Colby Hardware Co. This office will
have charge of the whole of northwest
Kansas. Purchasers of engines and sep
arators can have the benefit of eastern
prices at this office.
A case of insanity was tried in Probate
Judge Lesh's court on Tuesday, it being
that of Shaderick Howard, resident of
Randall township. which resulted in
verdict pronouncing said Howard insane.
The disease has afflicted Howard for
many years. probably arising from the
loss of three children and the aggravation
of poverty.
A play entitled Down by the Sea-
will be rendered by Colby high school
talent at the Armory Hall. on Saturday
evening May 25. the proceeds of which
will be used in the purchase of an organ
for the Colby school. 1t is q good play,
and well committed by the young anna
teurs. and our citizens should give them
= good house.
This Office was favored with q most
agreeable visit from the Misses Hally Rim
hey and Ora Miller. of near Quickyille,
Miss Rimbey, is contemplating visit to
her home IN Illinois in the near future.
Miss Miller is one Of Thomas county's
most encient teachers. and is now en-
gagged in teaching successful school . !
Few miles from Quickville.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN.

In accordance with . request from
Charles o. Rovohl Post, No. 800, g. A.
K. ! hereby request that all business
houses in the city be closed on Memorial
Day, May S0th. 1850. between the hours
Of 12 q. m and 8 p. m, 50 that all citizens
may be able to join IN the observance Of
the day T. p FEEHAN. Mayor.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23

All kinds Of farm machinery at Ram.
sey's.
A big line of French Sateens, all new
shades, at Huntley & Behne's.
Tom Foster, of the Foster Lumber Co.
of this place, went to Goodland Monday.
Good hotel accommodations at reas-
enable rates at the Commercial hotel
d. w. Nall, sheriff of Dickinson Co.,
was in the city Saturday on legal bust
ness.
Twenty Books offered free BY the
Thomas County CAT. See our great club
offer.
Mrs. Ed Lahart left Monday for Color
ado Springs, where her husband has en-
rloyment.
Call at Niskern's Furniture Store and
examine and price his fine line of carpets
1t will pay you to do SO.
For SALE.-Lots 9 and in block 8.
city of Colby, for 5000:
IKE w. CRUMLY.
j. w. Kerns and G. A. Smith went to
Colby yesterday, where the latter took
the third degree in Masonry Oakley
Opinion.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23

II 81 -
For corn planters go to Ramssy'a.
New potatoes at the O. K. Restaurant.
Fresh strawberries at POstOfice Store.
Go to Ramsey for No I cultIvator.
See Ramsey for the best wire in
town.
Machine oils at Lands Court Drug
Store.
Mems shirts, all styles and grades, at
Woodruffs S.
Russell Springs is agitating a -four mill
and water works.
The pay car on the Rock Island visited
our city last Friday.
Our merchants report trade as very
brisk last Saturday.
Call at the o. K. Restaurant for fine
new Florida cabbage.
Ladies. call and see those fine shoulder
shawls at WOOdruff's.
New Spring Styles in Flannel Shirts
just received at Shimp's.
"A Coulplctc liHc VI DuCkcSc Icp0IES u
be had at the Colby Hardware Co.
What has become of the Colby Cornet
Band. Colby should have band.
Remember the Rock Island now uses
mountain time west of Phillipsburg.
For square meal go to the CONNER
mercial Hotel, r. q. Ball proprietor.
F. w. Ladd, of Quickville, was in town
on Wednesday and called at this office.
The largest and best line of white
goods to be found in the city at Huntley
& Behne's.
Mrs. &. A. Smith, of Oakley, sister-in-
law of Mrs. Joseph Lamont, is visiting in
Colby this week.
Miss Clara Yousse, who is at Topeka,
attending school, will return to Colby in
about two weeks.
Jas. A. Loar left Tuesday morning via
the Rock Island to attend the State 8. 8.
convention ut Mcpherson.
G. L. Fisk. of Boone. Iowa, a conduc-
tor off the Chicago & Northwestern Ry.,
was in the city Friday and Saturday.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
OH, WHAT A COUGH.

viii you heed the warning the signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that
more terrible disease. consumption. Ask
yourselves il y)u can afford for the sake
Of saving 80 cents TO run the risk and do
nothing for it. We know from experien
that Shiloh's eyre will cure your cough.
II never fails. This explains why more
than q million bottles were sold the past
year. II relieves Group and whoopinG
cough at once. Mothers, do not be with
ont it. For lame back. side or chest, use
Shiloh's porous plaster. Sold BY Ryder
d Shank1in.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
Ice cream at DOw's.

Ice cream at Dow's.
Ramsey sells the best wind mills in the
west.
Ice cold soda at Lands Court Drug
Store.
Received at Ramsey's car load of
cultivat0rs.
Fine job work at reasonable rates At
CAT Office.
Fresh bread every day at the o. H.
Restaurant.
Visit BOWS ice cream psrlors for dish OF
elegant cream.
Lannon'S barber shop just east OF
Windsor Hotel.
Ramsey sells all kinds of seeds for the
garden and farm.
Buy your hat at Shimp's, and You will
not have the headache.
Phil. Dow has re-opened his ice cream
pariOrs in the Dow building.
Don't rest until You have examined
those gasoline stoves at Ramsey's.
Bring your prescriptions to Frank b.
Miner. at Landis Court drug store.
Miss Mile Beymer, of Russell Springs.
is visiting the family of l.. l.. French.
There are more Buckeye binders in use
than any other make. That's what's the
matter.
When you want the BEST shoe in town
and cheaper than you can buv paper
sOles. gO to shrimp.
Attend the high school entertainment
ut Armorv hall Saturday night. for the
benefit of the Colby schools.
Farmers. it will paw you to use the
Buckeye" 1t is the best. lightest. and
all things considered, the cheapest bind
er in the world.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
For cIeartank lum.
Der go to oster
Lumber Co.

STRAyED.-About May 10th, from the
northeast quarter of sec. 10, town ..
range "a, one dark bay mare colt, 2 years
old. heavy name and tail, medium size.
A liberal reward for information leading
to the recovery. JOHN CUNNINGHAM,
loft Colby. Kas
o. P. Baugh. Of South Haven. Kans.-
an experienced and capable pharmacist.
is now in charge Of the Colby Drug
Store. lately purchased by III. G. shrimp.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23

We have . speedy and positive cure foz
catarfh. diptheria. canker mouth. and
headache. in ShilOh's catarrh remedy. "A
nasalinjector free with each bottlc. U.s.
Price. 50 cents. Sold b. Ryder = shank
lin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER CON
PLANT

Is it not worth he small price Of 75c TO
free yourself Of every symptom of those
distressing complaints. II you think %.
call ct our store and get a bottle Of Shi-
lohs Vitalizer. Every bottle has prin-
ted guarantee on Il. Use accordinRly,
and il it,docs you no good il win cost
you nothing. Sold BY Ryder q Shanklin-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
Co to Foster lum.
Der Co. for good we'll
tubing,

]. H. BOden left on Monday for st.
Joseph. Mo-, to complete the arrange
ments Of his appointment with the mail
department.
Capt. ID. Bradbury has been appointed
as aid-de-camp, which necessitates his
going to Milwaukee, Wis, to attend the
National Encampment.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores. letter. Chapped Hands. Chill
blains. Corns aud all Skin EruptiOns, and
positively cures Piles or pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price q cents
per box For sale by Ryder & Shanklin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
Get your sweet po-
tato plants, tomato
plan is, cab bage
plants, low prices,
very cheap at
FeeIy's < Crocrey.

Rev. +. <. Sherman. secretary of the
Stockton Academy, passed through our
city this week in the interests of that in
stitution. This academy is well estab-
lished. and presided over by excellent
teachers. All teachers and pupils of
Thomas county schools. contemplating
taking an academic course will do well
to communicate with the above named
gentleman.
Value Of real and personal property
within the corporate limits of the city of
Colby as shown by the assessors books
for 1889.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-05-23
ONLY 5000.

ONLY 5000.
The price Of proofs
in the railroad limits
has been reduced to
5000. Now is your
chance! lfyou want
to make q farm loan
/, can do better bv
you than anyone
else in Thomas
county. Don't fail
to get my terms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
What California Might Do.
Cor. New York Post.

C0r. new 1OrK POSL
Southern California includes five
counties-Los Angeles, Santa Barbara,
Ventura, San Bernardino. and San
Diege--embracing, as General N. A.
Miles points out, "a territory nearly the
size of the state Of New York, and with
natural resources of ten times its value"
This seems a big statement, but it's truth
can be realized, without the use of
figures, by considering that these five
counties are capable Of supplying the
United States with all the figs, raisins,
prunes, wine. olives and olive oil, orang-
es, lemons, nuts, and canned fruits that
are now imported from France, Italy,
and Spain; most of them, with proper
care, equal in quality if not superior
to the imported articles. Although
large quantities of all these fruits are
already raised, they are mere tritle
compared to what the soil is capable of
yielding to larger population. 1t has
been proved over and over again that
ten to twenty acres of good irrigable
land are all that is needed to support q
family.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
Spectacles for SQuint.
From the London HOSPITAL.


A recent writer on opthalmic surgery
calls attention to the fact that many
cases of 'tsquint" in children which, if
left to themselves, become so pro-
nounced that. only a surgical operation
can be of service to them, would be cas-
lily cured by the use of proper specta-
cles ii seen by competent specialist in
the earlier stages of the affection. The
present generation, he says, has wit
messed many improvements in the OPP
Grafton for squint. The objects to be
aimed at by operations have become
we'll understood. But it is stated that
board schools and other educational es-
Establishments are still busily engaged in
manufacturing fresh cases. though,
thanks to improved spectacles, there
are no fewer squints requiring opera
ton than formerly. Age is hardly bar
to the wearing of spectacles; quite
young children soon become accustom-
ed TO their use. 1t is possible that en-
thusiastic specialists may sometimes
carry their principles too far. The
sight of SO many boys and girls in
streets and schools and Offices with
"spectacles on nose" is not encourag-
ing. Still, if many of the youthful pa
tients are merely undergoing a tempo
rary treatment for squint, there is less
reason for regret. Undoubtedly it is
better for a child to wear spectacles for
a few years, and thus be cured. than
have to run the risk of tendon section
in later life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
Queen Victoria's Yacht.
From London Truth.

from LONDON ITuLn.
The exquisite cleanliness Of everv-
thing strikes one forcibly on board the
Victoria and Albert. The deck is laid
with cork floor cloth, over which, when
the Queen is on board, a carpet is
placed, and everything else that is to be
seen is of pure white, with gilded re-
lief work and silver mountings. There
are very comfortable little sitting rooms
on the promenade deck and behind the
paddle wings, and there is also dining
saloon on the promenade deck, which
has three big windows and skylight.
1t is furnished in green morocco and
the ceiling is painted in white and gold.
The state apartments below are placed
on either side of corridor, and they
are furnished with very pretty chintz.
The Queens cabins are on the starbOard
side, and her sleeping apartment con-
tains large and old fashioned but very
comfortable looking bedstead, with pill
lars and canopy, and next is the dres-
sing-room which was formerly Primo -
bert's cabin, and l. remains as he left it,
his little writing table and wardrobe
never having been moved. Large maps
hang on the walls. The cabins occupied
by Princess Beatrice Tor by any prln-
cess who happens to be travelling with
the Queen) are aft Her Majesty's quar-
ters, and on the other side of the CORR
dor are the cabins of the Princess and a
large bathroom. The breakfast-room
is in the afterpsrt OF the vessel, and it
has very large windows and is hung
with the portraits Of all the officers who
have commanded the royal yacht. The
drawing-room is forward on the port
side, and it is furnished in birds eye
maple, with piano and several beauti-
fully carved side tables. 1t is hung
with portraits Of members of the royal
family. and in this room is small Ii
brary. The yacht is now lighted with
electricity, except in the Queens own
cabins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
SmOkeless Powder.

In the sham fight at Spandau with
smokeless powder, no smoke was to be
seen at the distance of 800 yards. No
sound was heard except a slight noise
as of tapping. There was something
suggestive in the sight of troops pouring
forth deadly fire without making any
noise or appearing to be doing any
thing. 1t suggested murder. The roar
of cannon and the kissing of small shot
have occupied the minds of soldiers in
past wars, and diverted their attention
from the horrors of their position under
fire, but the soldier Of the future is to
fall without warning, as if smltten by
pestilence. AS Lord Salisbury said in
his recent Mansion House speech, war
is fast becoming too dreadfully destruc-
tive for responsible statesmen to get
their own consent to begin it. The al
tentative. though his lordship did not
suggest it, is to 60 back to natures wea-
pons-the fists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
A New Idea in Photography.
From the New York Graphic.

The most charming achievement
have vet noted in amateur photography
was a set of pictures | have just seen
which covered a baby's history for
three years. They begin at an early
age, recording the baby's first attempt
to grasp bunch of lilacs, his first creep
ing and first walking. From this they
go on until they eliminate IN Christ
mas present for devoted grandmother,
which is set of dozen or more little
views of 2-year-old. For instance, a
curly head and two eyes just above the
window-sill is Looking for Papa" a
triumphant baby braced firmly upon
both feet, appears as master of the
Back Yard" A PROSTATE baby OH the
sidewalk is technically labeled "Wait for
a Fellow" Think what an outlet for
parental idolatory the making of such a
series must be, and what blessed boon
when made. Only parents of pretty
children ought, however, to be allowed
to thus endlessly portray them, and
who is it that is going to convince the
parents of the ugly ones that don't
merit such attention?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
Slow London.
From the New York Sun.


s'The people who think that every
thing in England is Just right" said
President Henry D. Purroy, OF the New
York fire commissioners, who has Just
returned from trip to Europe, "ought
to compare London's system for ex-
tinguishing fires with ours in New Y ork.
Take the system Of sending out alarms,
for instance. They have electric APP
paratus-boXes at intervals about the
streets where an alarm may be turned
in. How many of these boxes do you
suppose they have? Less than 2O0 in
that great territory called London. In
New York we have 200 boxes. Here
any citizen can turn in an alarm. There
some boxes have keys, as ours used to
to have long ago. Some have glass
fronts that must be broken out before
an alarm can go.
"Having turned in the alarm there it
goes to the nearest station or engine
house, and nowhere else. The COM
pany turns out and goes to the scene.
Suppose the captain finds the FIRE TOO
big for him to manage. What can he
do? He must lun back to the sta
ton and telephone for help.
$50 much for sending out the alarm.
In receiving and answering a call the
same dellberation is shown. We have
the horses in stalls just as near the en-
CINE pole as possible. The harnesses
are suspended above the pole. The
halters that hold the horses in the stalls
are loosened by the current that rings
the alarm. In London the horses are
kept in livery stable around the cor
ner; not in every case, by any means,
but in some cases. In the exhibition
houses-the stations where they make a
show of speed-the horses are tied in
stalls on the same floor with the engine.
1t takes from one to four minutes on
exhibition drills to get some engines
across the cu1 b, as against the ten Sec
onds required here"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
Two London Landladies.

A friend of mine has been hunting
apartments lately, says London cor
respondent, and he is overlooking with
stories concerning the rules and regula-
tons Of these temperance hotels. l
called with him at one Of them, and
after having inspected some sepulchral
apartments on the fourth floor we were
confronted by stony laced landlady.
81 don't think your rooms Will suit
me-" said my friend.
"Here is our tariff and rules. Read
the testimonials on the back replied
the landlady.
We glanced over the folder and, find
ing the prices by no means cheap and
extras" abundant, we prepared to go.
Lights are turned down at II 0 clock,
and the gas is turned off at 1915" said
the landladv, planting herself in front
of the door so that we could not es-
cape. ,oa t;o,a oo,,;na who
happened to overstay the hour ?" in
CURED my friend.
"We provide candle in every room"
was the answer, land we allow no
ales, wines or liquors OF any kind in the
house."
"Not even if I am sick and require a
drop of brandy"
"Ginger is better than brandy for
Sickness" responded the remarkable
woman, and then launched into a dis
sertation upon the evils of taking spirits
for medicine. She did not even be-
lieve in external rubbing with alcohol,
she informed us. The harangue was
getting tiresome, and my friend at
tempted to cut it short by saying, pleas
antly:
al have no doubt that you use every
effort tor the well being and comfort of
your guests, but, as I said before, I
don't think the rooms suit me-
IF you want the comforts of a home
you can get them here, but if you want
bar you will have to 90 elsewhere"
snapped the apostle of temperance.
And we escaped.
One other funny experience we had
that afternoon was in large, handsome
house which displayed the familiar sign,
FURNISHED Apartments" over the
door.
Our knock was answered by a neat
housemaid, and a capital example of the
type of British matron made her ap-
pearance. She smoothed her silk gown,
gave a twist of her cap ribbons. and
greeted us pleasantly.
"You have apartments to let?" said
my friend inquiringly. Her face under
went change.
eyes," she answered shortly; "but we
don't take in Americans"
After some little conversation she was
pleasant enough in her explanations OF
her reasons, and foremost among which
were the facts that American sightseers
are irregular in taking their meals and
do not like to give the customary week IS
notice upon leaving. She was good
natured, but firm in her decision. But
she stands almost alone in her position.
Most London lodging house keepers
and tradesmen have no compunctions
against taking inn Americans to an I'M
limited extent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
No Cure No Paw.

1t is pretty severe test of any doctors
conditional upon his curing his patient.
Yet after having, for many years, observed
the thousands Of marvellous cures effected
in. liver blood and lung diseases, by DR..
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery, its
manufacturers feel warranted in selling it,
as they are now doing, through all dug
gists, the world over, under certificate OF
positive guarantee that it will either benefit
or cure in every case Of disease for which
they recommend it, if taken in time and
given lair trial, or money paid for it will
be promptly refunded. Torpid liver, or
"biliousness," impure blood, skin erup-
TONS scrotulous sores and swellings, con-
sumption (Which is scrofula of the lungs,
all yield to this wonderful medicine. It is
both tonic or strength-restoring. and alter
alive or blood-clea1lsing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-09-25
Ben Franklin and Judaism.
From the Jewish Messenger.

The creed of Benjamin Franklin, as
given by him in Bigelow's complete edi-
ton of his works, is practically Judaism,
and has an Enthusiastically Jewish tone.
II believe in one God, the creator of
the universe. That He governs it by
His providence. That He ought to be
worshiped. That the most acceptable
service we render to Him is doing good
to His other children. That the soul of
man is immortal, and will be treated
with justice in another world respecting
its conduct in this" In reference to
Christianity, he thought its founders
system of morals and religion ''the best
the world ever saw or is likely to see,"
but it had been corrupted, and he had
doubts as to the founders divinity.