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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

MANY tests have been suggested to
determine whether or not life is extinct
where death has appeared to occur.
One of the most recent, and held to be
one of the most reliable, is called the
ammonia-hypodermic test. In using
this test the operator injects one hypo-
dermic syringeful of strong solution of
ammonia under the skin of the arm or
some other convenient portion of the
body. If the body be not dead, if there
be the faintest circulation, the ammo
mia will produce on the skin, over the
point where it was injected, bright
red patch, on the surface of which
raised red spots will appear; but if
there be absolute death there will be
produced brown dark blotch, which
is definitely conclusive against any
possible vitality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

aspect. Never was any of these great
Worlds Fairs so far from ready on
opening day as was this one. Even
now, long time after the inaugura-
ton, much remains to be done before
everything will be in its place.
A notable characteristic of this exhi-
pition is the conspicuous part in it
accorded to the United States. Amer
Ca IS the only great country that par
ticipates officially in the fair. The
monarchical powers of Europe, even
liberal England and Italy, which owes
It's unity to France, turned the cold
shoulder to the Third Republic, when
invited to the Champ-de-Mars where
was to be celebrated the centenary
Of the great revolution. While the
people of these kingdoms are repre-
sented by worthy exhibits, the govern
ments of these pouting kings have held
aloof. But this silly conduct will only
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

my house and we walked across the
lawn to the Generals. He sat on the
piazza and could not stand alone, but
was on his clutches, and was presented
to every one of them, shaking hands
with each one. He would say to one
gentleman, How are you, Professor?
I met you in Liverpool;' and to anoth-
er, why, how are you? I met you in
London; and I am glad to see you; I
met you in Manchester So he recog-
nized each of these visitors as soon as
he laid eyes on them; and they said to
me afterward, why, I only met him
casually once with party of people,
"This power of recognition was re-
markable. I asked him afterward
whether he had lost the power. He
answered: No, I have not lost the
power. If I fix my mind on person I
never forget him; but I see so many I
don't always do it, I can illustrate an
instance of his memory of persons.
During one of the times he was staying
with me in Philadelphia we we're walk.
ing down Chestnut street together, and
in front of large jewelers. establish
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The movement among the Italian
residents of New York to erect $lOO,'
600 monument in that city in honor OF
Christopher Columbus is highly COM
mendable. Colonel Columbus was one
of the earliest gentlemen to realize
the superior advantages of America as
a field for investment, and he is famous
as having been the first white man
who ever succeeded in landing on these
shores without being met at the dock
bv an interviewer to ask him how he
liked the country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

NERvELEssNEss is mentioned by the
North China Herald as the distin-
gushing quality of the yellow race A
Chinaman can go through the most
tedious and monotonous work from
hour to hour and from day to day
without any appreciable sense of
WEAKNESS or irritation; and a school
boy can do the same with his lessons
without even longing to be at play
The Chinese can also sleep under con-
ditions which would make European
very uncomfortable and restless This
quality is one of the things that make
the Chinese such unwelcome COM
petitors in the labor markets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
Maternal Counsel.

@Micky. phwat in the worruld is
Dinny Dolan doin' with black oye?"
HAS he been over here, mother?"
@Indade he has; him an his father
an his mother, and the whole family
af thin, barrin' the goat"
well, Oh hit i'm cause he said that
Oh was SO ignorant that Oh couldn't
read anything but the red paint on .
circus bill, and Oh couldn't even read
them If Oh didn't learn them off by
heart beforehand"
mo difference. So ye are ignorant
and ye'd no business strikin' the by fur
tellin' the troot on yez."
But he said OF TUX afther me
mother"
did he say that? An was it only
wan at his eyes that ye blacked p
Merchant Trareler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

AN English court has rendered de-
cision which would not be bad prece-
dent here. It seems that the engineer
of dummy engine, which ran by the
side of a public highway, caused the
steam to be blown off suddenly, there
by frightening a horse and causing q
runaway and smash-up. The owner
of the horse sued the railroad company
and recovered full damages. The
judge held that the right to run the
engine along the highway did not carry
with it the right to cause runaways by
means which could be prevented.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
A Lawyers Advice.

In days gone by, few Southern law
yers were more distinguished than Lu-
ther Martin. He was one day riding
to Annapolis in a stage coach, when
his only companion-a young man who
had Just been admitted to the bar-ad
dressing him, said:
"Mr. Martin, you have been wonder
fully successful in your profession. Are
you willing to acquaint me with the
secret of your success? ?"
IF you will pay my expenses the few
days that I shall remain in Annapolis"
II will" was the earnest response.
at is in this advice: Deny every
thing and insist upon proof"
At Annapolis, Mr.. Martin enjoyed
all the luxuries that q fine hotel could
furnish, regardless of expense, and,
when the time for his departure ar
rived, passed the "bil"-of enormous
proportions the young lawyer who
was standing near. The latter merely
glanced at, and then returned it to Mr..
Martin.
aren't you going to pay to" Mr..
Martin asked.
aPay what?"
"This bill. Didn't you promise to
defray my expenses while I was in
Annapolis ?"
@My dear sir" was the quiet answer,
Il deny everything and insist upon
proof"
The eminent lawyer paid his bill,
and laughingly said to the young man:
"You need no furth er counsel from
me-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

One of the oldest engineering prof.
ects in the world is now gradually
approaching completion, and the work
will, in all probability, be finished
during the present year. This is the
canal through the Isthmus of Corinth,
in Greece. Work was actually begun
on the canal under the Emperor Nero,
so that over seventeen hundred years
will have passed between its beginning
and its final completion. As finally
excavated, the canal will be four miles
long, with depth of eight meters, or
sufficient for the largest vessels which
usually navigate the adjacent seas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

By way of London we learn that a
Montreal Judge has severely repri-
manded a lawyer who appeared IN
court wearing a gown over tweed
suit. The lawyer said he did not see
what difference it made whether his
suit was tweed or broadcloth so long as
he behaved himself; and he doubted
whether any judge had right to peer
under his gown to look at his clothes.
The Judge, however, was inexorable,
and declared that tweed suit must
not be worn with gown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

NICOLAS, Of Montenegro, governs
his subjects in old-fashioned paternal
style. He recently caught his Minis
ter of Public instruction stealing
some state archives, and he had him
laid across block in the courtyard of
the palace and publicly whipped, and,
after fifty lashes with birch rod, sent
him to prison for twelve months.
Nicolas holds court every week, and
offenders are birched in his presence,
but he is always ready to remit a GER
tain number of the blows for cash.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

WHEN some one asked Susan B. An
thony if it did not tire her to shake
hands, she remarked: Eyes, it does !;
but not half 80 much as it did twenty
years ago to stand all alone with no
hands to shake at all"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The re-enactment in Russia of the
law forbidding heirs to the throne to
contract marriages with persons other
than members of the orthodox Greek
Church, is quite in line with the policy
which has made the empire what it is.
The old proverb, Scratch a Russian
and catch . Tartar" may now be
truthfully reversed. Scratch any Ash
alto barbarian in territory newly adhe-
rent to Russia and you viii find .
Russian. The Russia of to-day is .
grand unit which, while it might &C.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
A Lucky Russian.

A Lucky Russian.
Chicago Wl.) Arkansas Traveller, AugS.
The reports of the July 10th drawing of
the Louisiana State Lottery company show
that one-twentleth of ticket No. 42,75S.
which drew the first capital prize of $4,000
in that drawing, was held by Abraham
Weinger, of 401 South Canal street, Chicago.
A Traveller reporter called at Mr.. Weinser's
place of residence and was informed that he
had just gone to New York City, where it is
expected that he will meet his wife who is
now on her way to America from Russia.
From Mr.. Weinger's friends and neighbors
it was learned that he is Russian by birth,
about wenty-eight years of age, and that he
has been in America but sixteen months,
most of which time has been spent in Chi
cago, where he has followed the occupation
of tailor, which is the trade to which he was
brought up. Mr.. Weinger received his
$15, 900 through the express company few
days after the drawing. 1t was learned that
Mr.. Weinger had been frequent patron of
the lottery, but until now without success.
Mr.. Weinger has been all of his life poor
man, and it is to be hoped that he will make
good use of his suddenly acquired wealth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
HANLAN has returned to Canada afte

HANLAN has returned to Canada after
. three years. absence in Australia.
He announces that his rowing days are
over. He was glorious oarsman in
his day, and at one time considered
invincible. But, like all champions,
he finally met his match, not only in
America, but abroad, and now, shorn
of well-eaxned honors. and with proba-
bly, but little money saved up, he sinks
out of the public gaze, and so evidently
has his less successful rival, Courtney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Amet1can tools, American lamps,
American rocking are su-
perior to the same articles manufac-
sured IN the old world, and conse-
quentiy awaken moro interest than the
displays of the New York and Chicago
jewelers., who. however, do great credit
70 the artistic side Of American indus.
trial talent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
3 H E o DoRE

81 E o D OR E
81 an ton, the
W e H. now n
newspaper cor
respondent, writ
ing from Paris
to the Chicago
Inter Ocean,sa says
of the Worlds
Fair. now in
progress at the
French capital |:
The Interna-
tional Exhibition
of 1889 differs
from all of its
predecessors in
France, England,
A u s t T la, and
America in one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

In Leavenworth, Kan, man must
sign certificate setting forth that he
is sick before he can get drink in
drug store. The highest record of
sickness in any one month was reached
in June, 1856, and the number of sick
men was $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

A GOLD bangle watch with blue face
surrounded with diamonds was the
gift of the Duke of Portland to each
of the nine bridesmaids who took part
at his wedding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

GOLD dollars are said to command
premium, as they have almost disap-
peared from view. It is puzzle what
they were ever made for, as they were
always inconvenient and getting mixed
with small coin. Their scarcity is at
tributed to their use for bangles and
other articles of ornament.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

GRACIOUS powers! Buckwheat cakes
are of French origin, are they? Good
Americans must fall back on pumpkin
pie. That Wand, at least, shall not be
denationalized, if we know it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
over.

The sub-cellar of the Tombs in New
York is infested by water-snakes,
which are more real, if less horrible,
than those often seen in the cells. The
prison could not have been better
named, for it is CHASTITY place, within
and without.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The gossips of Europe tell great
yarns about the Shah of Persia's gran
duer. It is stated that the precious
stones embedded in his throne are
worth $3O,OOO,OOO. On the other hand
his manners aren't worth a denarius.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

An American was arrested on the
Austrian frontier for having in his lug
gage unmistakable dynamite bombs.
On further investigation they proved
to be cocoanuts, something that the
Austrian authorities had never seen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The Spanish Government states that
proposals for the purchase of Cuba
will not be entertained at any price.
And depend upon it, the United States
will make no advance in that direction.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

This is the age of wonders, and the aver
age American citizen is no longer surprised
at anything. If you want to experience
that sensation, however, Just write to B. F.
johnson & Co, 1909 Main St., Richmond,
Va, and hear what they have got to say of
the success of some of their agents. They
have got the goods that sell, and anyone out
of employment will consult their own wishes
by applying to them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
Better Than Oklahoma.

100 acres of the choicest land in the San
Luis Valley, in Southern Colorado, all under
fence, water-rights secured and bitches
ready for use. It will be sold as q whole or
in quantities to suit the purchaser. 1t is the
either farming or stock-raising. For price,
terms, ETC., address HENRY A. BUFFERS,
Alamosa, Colorado.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

SURGEON PARRY, of the East Indian
Medical Department, says that he saw
the jet-black hair of a rebel Sepoy turn
gray in half an hour while he was un-
der examination and half mad with
fear.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
THE PARIS EXPOSITION
THEODORE STANTON vKws -r
GREAT WORLDS FAIR.

some OF Its Most Notable characteristics.
America the Only Great County rb.s
Participates Onacially In the Fsir-Vr.
Eiffal Tower.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

A KENTUCKY man who was dying
alone left his will in lead pencil on the
head of a whisky barrel, and it is held
to be valid. The only thing he left,
however, was gallon of whisky in the
barrel, and that isn't worth fighting
nuor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

A LONDON physician of eminence
maintains that the most potent cause
of the dissemination of disease is kiss
ing. Dear, dear, is love disease?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

ASTRONOMERS announce that large
black spot has appeared on the face
of the sun. 1t may be a species of
celestial mole.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

ARCHBISHOP CoRRIGAN, of New York,
is fond of walking, and rarely uses a
carriage. He is the youngest bishop
in the United States.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The Province of Quebec has a debt
of 49,, 100000 and an empty treasury.
That ought to settle the annexation
question as far as Quebec is concerned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
Tlred nm oyar

. N exDcomo4 ~ I'D IN do1uI3hng -
condition hsfors1aing Hoods oaEsapszlh. M
preparation = wondnfully adaptsd foE- woGkuno1
q low aafs Of The svstam. Il Q1ickly tsnu -
whole body. gives purity and vitality to IL Nod
md clsaEo end frsshsns The mind Thke = nuv
Il you fesl 'stired al over"
feeling lansuid and dizzy, hayinsno sppstits
and no ambition to work. took Hoods eaRsaua.
rdlA with the best results Az health invieorutue
and medicine for general debility. think Il sups.
nor to anything elsa" A. A. RIKIR, Alhauy
Street. Utica, NY.
Hoods Sarsaparilla..
SOU ny al drusgists. SIS for $. Prepared only
by c. I. HOOD 4 CO.. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Tom: 81 tell you men may pirate as they
please of the extravaganza of woman, but
she can dress on q sum that would keep q
man shabby"
81 believe you there, my boy. The sum
my wife dresses on keeps me shabby
enough"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

IT was customary for ancient kings
to employ seer to prophesy coming
events, but he knew better than to pre-
dict anything but good luck for his mas
terry, unless he wanted TO see the king
walk OF on his (s)eer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

An exchange says: Chicago will not al
low Philadelphia to cover more territory
than she does. She has put her foot down
upon any such assumption" Put her foot
down? Alas, we must yield; for, according
to tradition that covers the ground.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

AH who use Dobbins' Electric Soap praise
it as the best, cheapest and most economical
family soap made; but if you will try it once
it will tell still stronger tale of its merits
itself. Please try it. Your grocer will sup
ply you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

His Little Scheme.-Mr. Jason: GLOW
did your wife come to buy such cheap hat
Wickwirer'
Wickwire: 81 told her it was too young
for her face"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Mrs. Young Husband: ''This girl is too
young for nurse. She is hardly taller
than the baby ITSELF"
Nine. O'Rourke (of the Continental En-
ployment Agency: "Sure, then madame,
if she drops the baby, it won't have so far to
fallO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Backlot: "Bascom, what is your boy
studying at college?"
Bascom: "Optionals, mostly"
Backlot: "Geewhitaker! That must to
hard"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

christianity and soap go hand in hand''
says manufacturer of the cleansing ar
ticle. Just present friend with cake OF
soap and see whether they do or not.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The Navigation of the English Channel is
now rendered very hazardous by the ire
menduous adjective; which Boulanger is
hurting into France from his safe retreat in
T0ndon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Herr Vogneer: "Mein Colt, but vas all
proke up! Watched init a corpse last
night"
Gilligan: "Wuz it a wake?"
Herr Vogneer: ''Nein, you Irish slump,
id vas deat.'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
TOPICS OF THE TIMES.
A Choice Selection of Inter-
esting Items.

In Georgia an anti-kissing society
has been started, but it never has a
quorum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The Potomac shad is the fish which
most thoroughly pleases the Presiden-
tial palate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
THE LATE GENERAL GRANT.


. his recently
published recol-
lections of Cen
,eral Grant, Mr..
Geo. w. Chi1ds
relates the fol-
Incidents
illustrative Of the
Generals extra
.ordinaryme
for faces and
names:
"They came to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Mother: '.Now girls, as you've finished
your daily quarrel, suppose you go and eat
some DINNER"
ArabelIa (sarcastically): ooh, suppose
you want us to swallow our feud."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

It is no wonder the hotel clerk laughs a
low, satisfactory laugh as he watches the
young man fill his match safe with tooth
picks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Preacher: Glow did you like my sermon
to-day, Mrs. Smith"
Mrs. Smith: Charming. o, tell me,
who was that odious looking woman in the
first pew, with the plum colored hat?''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

John L. Sullivan is still able to lie on the
ground without falling of.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

You can never get into the good graces of
young woman by watching her get out Of
q hammock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

Los Angeles has a modest girl who learns
the church songs from her sister and not
from the book, because it Is hymn book.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

towering passion often leads to monu-
mental woe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17
Hunorst:
In an,bruif -

Humorist: ''Sir, have some paragraphs
to submit"
made missake-the tombstone dealer lives
next door-We don't buy epitaphs here"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

When the fig tree putteth forth her green
6gs Editor Shepard's race tips are most IN
demand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

HALLS CATARRH CURE - . iqnto
and Is taken internally. Sold b due.
gists, DC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

The salt trust Is doomed. It 10 culinary
Law that salt must get into the soup
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-08-17

cept military alliance as an e1ped''
emit, wishes for no entanglements Dy
which the purely Slavic sympathles OF
some future Tsar may be weakened.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-05-04
HOUSES AND LOTS.

Sixth Sr.-Two lots at the northwest
corner Of srriag and Sixth streets, inelud.
ing 1ne residence. s12.ooo.
Sixth sT.--one hundred and twenty
feet square and fve-roon house. with
large amount OF small fruit, 1t northeast
corner Pine aud Sixth streets. s6,co0. .
F0URTH S9.-seyen.room hard flnished
house, and fine slightly LOT en- east siec oi
Fourth, between Spring and Seneca. ts,9oo.
TWELFTH ST. - Choice residence and
fail lot, corner Twelfth and Pine. Mag
nifcent view and one of the best ST.
ranged residences In the city $3.50.
DEPOT ST.-Fusl lot and double house,
corner Depot and Lombard streets. s5.b1sl.
KING ST. Lot and eight-room h&rc-
finished house Gu King near Tenth, H,90a
TMELFTH ST. Good house and Two
lots, northeast corner Twelfth and Howell,
A,o0a
TExTH sT.-sightly lot sna new seven
room house on upper side Of Tenth street,
between Dearborn and Charles. s2,70o.
WASHINGTON ST. Two aew hardin.
ished. weii-buiir scyen-rooin houses on
Washington street near Twelfth; t2,1o
each.
LAKE uSiOs - Four-ruom h0nse and
fine. slightly lot near Lake Onion. on the
electric car line. siSoo.
JACKSON sT.-Two lots and thsee-roozn
house sonsh OF Jackson street, aesr
the lake, LILO.