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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

'The worst of these child's banks" said a
fond father the other day sis that it takes so
long to get the money out of them when you
are in q hurry to catch the train"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

Given the amount of capital a man has en-
barked in such an enterprise, and the amount of
business he does within stated time, and with
such a system of discrimination in FREIGHT rates
against him, he may figure ont lust how long he
will last. The continuance of these discrimina-
tons is distinct notification to prudent men with
ON the banks of the Missouri river.
Whatever advantages there are in bringing the
producer nearer to market for his productions,
ditions OF trade and traffic win secure them. To
deprive him OF them by system of artificial and
unfan transportation rates. is neither just to him
of railroads.
We cannot be blind to the fact that the manu-
tacturing and commercial interests of Ksnsas City,
elimination in freight rates We have never been
put In possession of any good reason Why the
railroads built upon Kansas soil in part with TIA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

Don't hawk, hawk, and blow, blow, dis
gushing everybody, but use Dr.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy and be cured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

PRESIDENT HARRISON Ito his tailor)e -
Please make this coat without button
holes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

Flour brings $50 barrel in the new gold
fields. Young man, borrow grist mill and
60 southwest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

Jack (excitedly): "Mamma. von tro~
the lemon pit planted last near That csmS
up pea-vine? Well, its got string beans al
ifn,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

If afflicted with sore eyes, use Dr.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell II. &c
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

H EN- Nine. Ris-
tori bade farewell
to America, upon
the occasion of her
last visit to these
shores, in q pictur-
esque and passion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15
BOOKS BY MEASURE.
BY SUSIE ANTROBUs.

LABORATE and ex-
itensive we're the fur
nishings of Tim Yer
nor's new house. In
his occupation as UNI
herman he had by a
lucky speculation sud-
denly acquired a vast
fortune, and he and
his family were imme-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15

per car. 81 "
To Missouri river for distance of 100
The rest OF the tariffs being in the same proper.
ton. The difference in the rates between the two
class of tariff will average about 16ls per cent.
Again, upon the meats, either fresh or cured,
customers, the distance tariff rates above noted
are charged, and the terminal tariff rates upon
meats shipped from the Missouri river, or q dis
elimination in favor of the latter OF 20 per cent.
ucts shipped to points east OF Kansas from Wich-
ita, the rate per hundred pounds is IL cents more
than from Kansas City to came points. To Texas
common points, though Wichita has the advan-
tage in distance, the rates from both places are
the same. To all points to the southeast, via
Memphis, the rate is cents against Wichita. To
Pacific coast points the rate is the same. The
discrimination against Wichita is still further IL
Illustrated by comparison with the rates accorded
to Missouri river points IN the item OF architect
ed in the special tariff covering small area, as
heretofore referred to.
From WICHITA, Cent?;
Ga miles, per 100 lbs Observation-Disclosures. q
FROM MISSOURI RIVER. Cents.
g. miles, per 100 lbs. ....19
injustice is no less fragrant; to illustrate which.
few examples may be given as follows:
FROM WICHITA. Cents
n miles, per 100 lbs. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Is
2S1 miles. per 100 lbs. s.
FROM MISSOURI RIVER. Cents.
q miles, per 100 lbs. ........... ii
2S2 miles, per 100 lbs 81
Comparative rate per ton in less than car lots
is as follows:
FROM MISSOURI RIVER.
70 miles, per ton .--.... %
@oS; =. e ~ oV
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-06-15
MISSOURI RIVER.
r>,@c
DISTANCE OF $50 MILES.
MISSOURI RIVER,
WIGHT.
DISTANCE OF 200 MILES.
MISSOURI RIVER.

WICHITA. MISSOURI RIVER.
Cents. Cents.
LIST class per 100 lbs "a LIST Glass; per 100 lbs ST
I'd class, per 100 lbs. 81 I'd class, per 100 lbs 81
Sd class, per 100 lbs .6OiSd class, per 100 lbs 52
4th class per 100 lbs 4th class per 100 lbs 45
The rates for intervening distances are in the
same relative proportion. as well as for distances
covering the whole state.
The rates on live stock, or cattle and hogs,
shipped to the Missouri river from stations in
Kansas and to Wichita were as follows:
To Wichita for a distance of 20 miles
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-20
Gave Her Half q Crown.

A Melbourne paper Is responsibtefor cap
ital story about The wife Of the governor Of
New South Wales The other day. SAYS
this journal, "a South Australian maenate
called at government house He sent his
card In and, waving the footman aside, said
he would go up and give his lordship sur
prise At the top OF the stairs be met nice
looking young woman, and, In fine old gen
tlenanly, gallant way. chucAed her under
the chin and pressed bali a crown into Der
hand saying at the sane time, Show me into
the presence of his lordship, my ht,le dear.
The little dear, with an enig1nattcal smile,
opened the door Of Lord Carringtons study
and said, Bob, here's gentleman 20 see you,
anticipating her hand-'hes given me half
a crown to show him where you are Dos
ton Herald
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-20
An Irishman's Daring.

During Wellington's Spanish campaign,
there ware no more daring troops than the
Irish and OF these no one was more distinguish
ed for cool courage than a certain wild fellow
named 0'Keefe He was not well behaved
soldier when in camp, and his irregularities
frequently brought him punishment But one
day, BY single deed, he became hero.
The French occupied, with one company, a
fertilization upon a mountain top from which
il seemed impossible TO drive them. Cen
Picton, the commander of the English divi-
sion, wishing 10 prevent useless bloodshed,
determined to invest the place, for, as he said
TO his staff, The French could pelt Us away
with stones, should we make an assault"
II your honor viii let me, I'll take the hill
alone" said Private O'Keefe, who had over
heard the remark, and now, having given the
military salute, stood at attention
If you do So" replied the general, who
had frequently noticed O'keefe's reckless
daring, Il viii report it TO Lord Wellington,
and promise you your discharge, with a
shilling day for life"
O'Keefe, having whispered few words
TO the captain Of his company, stole away,
and presently was seen climbing up the goat
path The English sentfnels fired at him,
thinking he was deserving 70 the enemy.
The French naturally thought the same;
they received him into their stronghold. and
treated ham with great kindness, Then he
began playing part, laughing, dancing,
singing. shouting, 50 that the French mag
med they had got mailman, and told hin
to leave the fort, as they had no provisions
70 spare.
Meantime, while O'Keefe had been divert
ing the garrfsoo in this way. his company
had been clambering up the path. The sur
prise was complete. and the fort was captured
without the loss Of a man
The brave Irishulan was discharged and
penSioned. as his general had promised. and
subsequently he was appointed BY the Duke
OF Wellington warder Of the Tower Of
Londo0-Youths Companion
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-20
Daily u Eas!e
A NUISANCE.

One OF the worst Of nuisances Is
The chap who's up at early dawn
Making the lawn mower ziziziziz,
Rasping the whiskers of the lawn.
The hateful whirr
OF the fierce machine,
The buzz and the burr
Excite the spleen
OF the man whose sleep
Is driven away,
And with curses deep
He begins the day.
But the lawn mower chap
His arior whets.
And he's never so hap
Py as when he gets
Up close 10 the room
Where his neighbor lies
In the morning gloom,
With staring eyes,
And twists and turns,
TIL half insape,
At last he learns
lis all in vain
He cannot sleep,
All hope is dead,
And with a leap
He bounds from bed.
Obi
One OF the worst of nuisances Is
The chap who's up at early dawn
Making the lawn mower ziziziziz,
Rasping the whiskers of the lawn.
-Somerville Journal
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-20

An old church in Cahokia, lis, that was
built Il 1854 Of cedar logs, was torn down a
few days ago 60 make way for more mod
srn building. There were only two churches
IN Arnerca-at ST. Augustine aud Santa Fe
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-20
His Mark.

Stranger-Can you tell me who that gentle
man with the long hair and heavy rlustache
is sitting over there in the cornerl I'd bet a
dollar he's made his mark in this world.
Citizen-That fellowi Yes, you'd Win; he's
made it a good many times. l saw it on a
mortgage once. Its straight, about quarter
of an inch long. Ee always gets some one to
write over the top OF il: Bill Jones-his
mark. Detroit FREQ Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
ACCOUNT WITH THE GENERAL, GOVERNMENT.

In the message of my predecessor for 1887 ref
erence is made to the fact that the tax levied
by the G neral government agaimst this state had
been paid, and that there was due the state upon
the settlement the sum of S. 409. 43. This amount
has been collected from the general government
and paid into the state treasury.
Mr.. George w. BurchaTd, who appointed as
agent Of the state, succeeded in collecting from
the general government $40. 2S2 20 on account of
rejected and abandoned claims. These
claims had been rejected by the government
clear gain to the state. Mr.. Burchard also sue
ceeded in securing, during the past two years,
patents from the general government TO the StaI e
for q 1861 acres of swamp lands, and IL 779 IS
acres Of indemnity lands
WAR TAX.
It is confidently expected that congress will
soon refunu to the states all the actual money
paid on account of the direct war tax levie,i in
1861. The amount due Wisconsin is Sac, 535 4,
and was paid by the state follows:
By credit Of allowances war Gains 1854, 247 65
By credit of allowances for swamp
land indemnity. Observation-Disclosures. 141, S1S 05
BY credit of allowances for five per
cent of sales of public lands. DO, 400 II
When received, these amounts should therefore
be transferred and paid as follows:
To the General fund ..... ........... $685., PAT Is
To the Normal School fund. .......... 7O,g39 rs
To the Drainage fund. ................ 20 939 OF
To the School fund Observation-Disclosures. 49, 400 al
OF the amount, when received and carried to
the General fund, it seems to me eminently fl
ting that some part should be set aside and APP
pToprIated for the purpose of erecting some suit
able memorial of the patriotic sacrifices so fully
walton of the life and integrity of the republic,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

1 desire to call your attention to the advisable
ity of such IL giSlation as shall place the Waupaca
Soldiers Home under State supervision and
control Such action is deemed advisable to
enable each inmate to receive the sum of 500
annually from the United States in accordance
with the provisions of a law passed by Congress
in 1888
Our State, to an exceptional extent, is the
home Of a complex population. Over seventy
per cent of its people are of foreign birth or the
children OF fOreign-born parents Manv do not
speak the language of the country, while others
have but an imperfect knowledge OF it Their
acquaintance with our laws and institutions and.
with current effairs is largely gained
through the medium Of a foreign tongue
They :, have been invited here by
our liberal policy. They have come to
make our country their home and the home of
their children. They have a common interest
with other citizens in the general welfare, and all
are being moulded into a homogeneous whole.
In community thus composed. each retaining
something of the peculiar sentiments and ira
dItlons brought from other lands, it becomes the
duty of the legislator consi ier well i'll all gen
eraI legislation the character of those who viii
be affected by il. In a government of people
and by the people the laws must be adjusted to
the general temper and sentim Mt sf the
e eat majority. They must have the sup
port. not merely of a comparatively few ad-
vapced and radical spirits, but of the great body
OF citizens. or such laws will prove more than
unaveIing. WILLIAM D. HOARD,
Madison, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
The Feminine WAY.

Il want to get money order,H ST e
said, thrustipg her head through the
widow Intended for her head alone.
Make out an application then" re-
piled the clerk. You'll fad the blanks
on the desk back of you
"What application I just want to
send SIS to"
Gill out the blank" interrupted the
clerk, interruptiDg her.
''I-I-will you please fill it out for
met"
81 can't; it's against the rules. You
must fill it ont yourself"
'Oa, dear me, I don't believe I can
What doyou do frst?"
''Writo the date
"Where?"
"H the first line"
"There? o. thai line?'
sly s-that's it,
'Now let me see, is this the 10th or the
11th.'
"The 10TH"
81 thought so, but wasn't sure, What
do you do, now?"
"Write the amount"
"Its $15"
"Well, write it on the next blank line"
"Tnere?"
Eyes"
'How easy it is, after all! Now, what
do I dor"
"Where is the money to be peid?"
"Oh, at Chicago"
swell, write Chicago after the words,
Payable aG.''
''I-I-don't see any Pay able. ~
"There it is"
"Oh, of coarse; how perfectly ridiculous
Of me not TO Sc it IN, self"
It only took her 20 minutes to do this,
and 10 mNre to ask if Snyth will have to
be identified, ana then he'll get the
money, and how shell. knfw he got it, and
if the postoffiee is responsible if the
money is lost, and if a registered letter
would have been as safe, and so on, in a
way that only helpless and suffering
postal clerks know anything about.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
Tea.

The plant fuom which the Chinese and
Japanese obtain the tea Is called by bo-
tapIsss that bohea. It is small exer-
green tree or shl no, closely allied to the
camelia-indeed, one of the latter, called
warratah, is also said to furnish a certain
class of a. The bush of the genuine
tea plant grows from three 10 six feet
high, bushy, branches numerous leafy.
The young shoots, finely silky, are ever-
green. Tue flowers are white and not
unlike the myrtle, but longer, and usually
two toge cher; the anthers and stigma
are yellow in flower in August and Sep
ember in it's native country. IL was
first introduced into British gardens in
1866. The black and gre en- tea, as We
obtain them, depend for their color upon
the process of drying. Very young leaves
and shoots give the finest tea.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

The finest train to the National Capital is the
Vestibule Limited leaving Chicago via Baltimore
and Ohio r. r. at 7:05 p. m. daily, arriving at
Washington the next evening at S. and Ba IT,
more at 1915. Every car in the train is vesti-
buled, including Baggage Cars, Day Coaches and
Pullman Sleepers. All the cars are heated by
steam drawn from the locomotive. POI. ers are
in attendance in the Day Coaches, as well as in
the Sleepers. to wait upon passengers. No extra
cts via B. & O. are for sale everywhere through
out the west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
INSURANCE.

The magnitude of the insurance interests of
Wisconsin is a stronger commentator of the
commissioners report to your consideration than
any can make. The statistics embraced in the
report of the commissioner worthy of most
serious study. This officer occupies a most i'm
portant and responsible position. 1t is his duty
to know whether the companies seeking business
in Wisconsin are solvent and worthy of conf
dence. t. Ascertain the facts as to their stand
ing, it is sometimes necessary to make personal
examinations, which involve travelling expenses,
for the payment of which there is provi-
sion. / would recommend that this defect be
remedied. would also recommend that the law
be amended SO as to require the appointment of
the commissioner by outside companies an
agent upon whom processes can be made.
A further defect in the law, to which the COM
missioner calls attention. relates to the so called
fraternal life associations. Not only are they
not subject TO supervision but ID y are not re
quired to render any reports 1t seems altogeth-
er reasonable that such associations should at
least be required to make annual sworn state
mentS as to their business and )ndition, and
that the statements should be published.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

Eugene Cranson, a New Haven carpenter,
while at work on building, fell distance Of
thirty feet, passing between the floor timbers oil
the first and second stories, which were only
sixteen inches apart, and landed head down on
brick in the cellar Picked up for dead, he was
found to have only sustained scalp wounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
THE NATIONAL GUARD

The reports Of the adjutant and quartermaster
generals will put you in possession of al the facts
concerning this Indispensable adjunct of the state
government. may say in brief, that he organ
izaton consists of three regiments, one battalion
of infantry, one troop If cavalry and one light
battery. aggregating :, 2S3 officers and enlisted
men. The exnenses for 1887 were S54, 900 Il and
for 1888 S5s 92737. 1t is with profound gratifica-
ton that am able to report that there has been
20 occasion to call upon any portion of the
guard for active service during the last biennial
period. This is due, believe, to the good sense
of our people; but it should not be forgotten that
the Wisconsin National Guard has been an eff
fecIve educator il this direction and that too for
other states and nations as well as for ourselves.
This body of disciplined citizen soldiers is the
peoples puiSsant right arm. 1t gives US conf
dence in the present, and security for the future
The commonest dictates. whether of gratitude,
prud Ance or economy, demand that its efficiency
should be promoted by continuing approp iations
to meet necessary expenditures, and by consider
ate attention to all propositions looking to i'm
prove methods of organic alton and discipline
ELECTIONS
The Importance of perfectng our election laws
so as to give the greatest possible assurance that
every voter may cast his ballot as he wills with
out molestatiOn, interference or unfriendly scru-
tiny deserves your attention. The elections in
this state are, without doubt, as honestly con-
Quoted as those in any part of the country. But
in many ln,tauces voters are subjected to crowd
ing and unpleasant opportunities as they ap-
proach the ballot box. In 1887 the legislature
enacted a law applying to cities of $4,000 or
more inhabitants, and therefore operative in the
city of Milwaukee alone. By the provisions of
this law most, if not ALL the annoyances that be-
set the voter at the polls are obviated This act
has now been in force during two important
elections in that city, and am informed gives
universal satisfaction. see no reasons why the
provisi ms of that law should not be mide APP
picahe to all Incorporated cities and villages OF
the state, if not 70 township elections. / COM
mead this subject to your thoughtful attention.
CITY CHARTERS.
The last legislature wisely provided for COM
mission to frame general bill for the incorpora-
ton of cities. l am informed that this commits
sion will be prepared to submit a report at a
very early day; and | commend this matter to
your attention as one of the mo It important sub
jectS that can claim legislative consi leration.
The evils of the present system not only too
MANY, but they also too well known, to
Justify recapitulation here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
Total as above. .............,
GENERAL FUND.

The fiscal transactions Of the state in its own
behalf, apart from its responsibilities trustee
for the various educational trust funds, all
exhibited in the account with the general fund.
The receipts are drawn from various sources. as
will appear from the summary. The state tax
represents the amounts levied in accordance with
the provisions of certain statutes for the payment
of interest on the states Indebtedness to the
trust funds, the one-miil school tax. the univer-
sity tax, and the completion and furnishing of
science ha l. The onemill tax IS collected in
proportion to property and returned to the coun
ties In proportion to school population All
these taxes are for educational purposes The
Iargs Increase in the sums rece we'd from rail
road and insurance companies in recent years
annually made by the legislature, and this cir
cumstanca has given rise to the erroneous i'm
preston in many cases that no state tax has been
levied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
A Radical Cure for EpiIeptic Fits.

To the Edit0r-Please inform your readers that
/ have positive remedy for the above named
disease which warrant to cure the worst cases.
So strong is my faith in the virtues of this medi-
cine that l will send free a sample bottle and
valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give
me his P. Q. and Express address. My remedy
has cured thousands of hopeless cases.
II. 9. ROOT, M. c.. 1873 Pearl St, New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17

The result of the work of such commissions in
several States of the URion has been highly salts
factory. and would recommen the adoption of
a sinlr commission by this legislature with
the power TO enforce the laws a. ainst all adul-
iteration of DDS and drinks, and permanent
annual appropriation sufficient to make the work
of the commission effective in protecting the
health and property of the people of this State.
EDUCATIONAL
commend to your most careful considera-
ton the report of the State Superintendent.
which contain; a full. account of the high stand
ard of work done by the University. the normal
schools, as well as the educational forces of the
State.
The following SUMMARY will show the total
amounts paid by the Stare for educational pur-
poses during the years 1887 and 1888:
1887. 1885
Amount paid for sup
port Of Univ rsity.. 1858, 749 IA S9iS, $50 II
Amount paid for sup
port of normal
schools. $500. 81, 332 II 90, 229 Sc
Amount pail for sup
port of common and
high schools. 3, 300, 551 05 5, sos, $50 IS
Amount paid for in
struction in charita-
bic and benevolent
Institutions:
School for the Deaf s, 767 50 $40 90
School for the Bird 8, $50 so 3,S45 90
1ndustri1 School for
., o.I
State Public School x21 "a 1,071 Is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
News Ahbut Town.

1t is the current report about town that Kemps
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is making some
remarkable cures with people who are troubled
with Coughs, Sore Throat. Asthma, Bronchitis
and Consumption. Any druggist will give you a
trial bottle free of cost 1t is guaranteed to re-
Iieve and cure. TIL large bottles are soc. and 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
If the Sufferers from CONSUMPTION.

Scrofula and General Debility, will try SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites,
they will find immediate relief and a permanent
benefit. DR.. II. V. Mott. Brentwood, Cal, writes:
L have used SCOTS Emulsion with great advan-
tage in cases of Phthsis. Scrofula and Wasting
Diseases. 1t is very paatabie"