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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

THERE are some people quite con-
tent to always do things in the same
old way, and some nations also. In
Spain, farming is conducted in very
primitive way. Grain is cut with a
small reaping hook and threshed as in
the time of the Caesars is, by
tramping around with asses hitched to
stone boat. The pillow is crooked
stick pointed with iron. In the towns
are to be seen heavy wooden carts
drawn by oxen. Most of the carrying
is done by donkeys. Sand, brick, lum-
BERN fact, almost everything that
has to be meved-is carried on
their backs. These animals are used
all through Spain in the same way in
which we use them in the almost i'm
passable canyons of the Rocky Mount
aims.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

in his behalf. when the Judge said that
if he was but 8 years of age and pos
sessed of the requisite intelligence he
wonId be obliged to serve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

TWENTY years ago diamonds were at
three times their present value. The
discovery of the South African mines
brought down the price, but amalgama-
ton in the last twelve months has put
it up by above 100 per cent. Tie
rough estimate is that during the last
few years the output of diamonds has
been 4, OO0,0 carats per annum, and
that these cut into 100000 carats,
have sold for 94,OOO,OOO. 1t costs ten
shillings per carat to cut diamonds.
The South African mines being now
amalgamated, the output is reduced to
one-half, i. e. 100000 carats, but the
merchants estimate that this will still
produce 94,OOO,OOO, because they re-
gard this as a fixed amount which, nc
matter what the price of diamonds may
be, will be spent on them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

That is a rather pretty story which is
now making the rounds about Congress
man Cheatham, the eolored Representa-
tive from North Carolina. 1t tells that
he asks for the retention in Office of a
young Democrat in his district on the
ground that in the old days of slavery
he (the Congressman was given as
bridal present to the young mans
mother. If true the story has many
morals. Not only does it show the
,Congressman's magnanimity in a strong
light, but it directs attention to the
marvellous change of fortunes which a
quarter of a century has wrought at the
South.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22
Expresses His Gratitude.

Albert A. Lawrence, OF Kirkman, Ia, in ex-
pressing bis gratitude to the proprietors Of Al
lens Lung Balsam, writes: II firmly believe my
wife would have died Of Consumption II not for
the timely use Of your Lung Balssm." Buy The
81 GO bottle for Lung Diseases.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

AN anti-treating league has been
formed in Minneapolis, the badge of
which is a white collar button, worn In
the lapel of the coat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

big cyclone struck our town, and the
last I saw Of the railroad restaurant it
was way up In the air, headin' fer
Utah.-Nelc York Weeklu.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

"a penny for your thoughtsi'' exclaimed
Miss Amy to young Goslin.
go. aw-I don't want to wob you ike that
doncher know" replied Goslin, and theE hs
couldn't see why everyone laughed 50 M
roariously.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

The st. Louis GLobe-DemOcrdt has
made the surprising discovery that in
order to be eligible 20 jury duty in
Missouri, it is not necessary that the
party summoned should be 81 years OF
age. a gentleman whose son, aged 20,
was included in list of persons eligible
70 jury duty, went to Judge Withrow
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

The Brazilains are said to form the
largest and richest foreign colony in
Paris. They never haggle over any
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

The danger signal.-Jones: 'What does
that red flag on the weather signal tower,
mean?
Smith: 81 guess that's to let the weather
clerk know he's IN danger"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

Maid: ''Your wife is out, sir"
Husband; "Well, give her this kiss for
me when she gets back. Pm going down
town"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22
TOPICS OF THE TIMES.
Choice Selection of Inter-
esting Items.

THE general depth of the Suez canal
/ istWenty-six feet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

1t generally turns cut that, sooner or later
every Napoleon of Finance" bumps up to
his sorrow against Wellington of Justice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

To cleanse the stomach, liver, and system
generally, use DR.. Pierce's Fell Its rs cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22
NoRraAGK INpEBTEpNEss.

The senate bill providing for the ascer-
tainment of the mortgage Indebtedness of
the country was taken up in the house and
amended so as to provide pain and penal
ties for any person or corporation who re-
fused to answer any question propounded.
The bill as amended was passed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

Among new senate bills is one by Senator
Pierce to create an agricultural commits
the country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-22

The new rules reported by house com
mittee are consuming about all the time o
the house IN discussion. 1t is a foregont
conclusion that thy will be adopted, bu
there are many speeches which must go OF
the record.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-06-18
ExCUsABLE HARDNESS.

Domestic Trials Which Made the OBJ
servance of School Rules Impossible.
School-teacher (who lives at hoteD-
Miss, you are five minutes late this
morning, and you were two minutes
late yesterday. Now, there is no ex-
cuse for such tardiness, no excuse at
all.
Pupil - Please, ma'am, the alarm
clock stopped last night, and it was so
dark and foggy this morning that the
girl did not wake up until late, and
then. in trying to get to the kitchen
window in the dark, she upset some
water on the kindling wood: it was tho
water the mackerel was soaking in, and
1t was on chair, and the wood was un-
der 1T, and then because the wood was
wet the fire wouldn't burn, and the
other wood we ordered tho day before
hadn't come, and our neighbor in tho
next fiat hadn't any either, and tho
girl had to go to the store for some, and
she was good while getting there, and
then the store-keepcr told her she
needn't bring 1t. cause he would send
it right around before she got back, and
cause she didn't know him she believed
him, and when she got back tho wood
"SSAA v OiOAON dl1u ~ lOllS GlIUO U0-
fore it came, and then it was all wet
from the log and rain, cause he didn't
cover 1t up, and when we tried to start
the fire again it wouldn't burn any bet
ter than the first time. and then mamma
hurried down to our kind neighbor in
the next fiat to get the use of her stove,
but they was getting their breakfast
and we could only use one hole at a
time, and our kettles and pans wouldn't
fit their stove, and we had to wait till
some Of theirs was cleaned, and then
mamma tried to cook some oatmeal so
l could hurry and get to school, and
then the baker didn't come, and the
girl had TO go out for bread while
dressed Sally and Johnny and Mamie,
and then the baby woke up and began
to cry hard as if he was hurt, and
mamma hurried upstairs to see what
was the matter, and, while she was
finding out, the oatmeal burned, and we
had to wait until the kettle could be
cleaned and some more cooked, and
when that was done hurried and ate q
little so l wouldn't be late to school, and
had just time to get there, but Johnny
got the nose bleed awful, and I lad to
wait until mamma could get through
with him and wash her hands so she
could write mo an excuse for being late
yestarday.-N. Y. Weekly.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-06-18
HOUNDED BY BEGGARS.
Taxes Levied on the Pay OF Senators ant
Representatives.

Taxes Levied on the Pay Of Senators and
Representatives.
There Is ono expense which have
never been able to protect myself from.
Mrs. Frye remarked recently; that of
the district charities. Every Senator is
expected to take an interest in the
charities of his own State, and in that
way he has more than member, who
only looks after his own district Last
year Mr.. Frye signed checks for four
teen churches, and the amount was from
$5 to $50, as he felt able. That is in a
sense proper, and VIC like to do what we
can among our own people; but to be
called upon to aid the charities of the
district which are helped to great ex-
tent by Congress, is too much. AS an
instance In polnJ, 1 recall an instance
which happened some time ago. There
was letter came to me containing two
tickets for charity ball and an un-
signed request for $40.
DO not always stop to think, 80 sat
down at once and wrote to the manager
of the affair, saying: my dear Mrs. -.
some one has had the impudence to send
me the inclosed tickets" just then
caller came in, and when she left had
cooled down somewhat. / went into my
room and wrote: "My dear Mrs. --,
some ono has taken it upon herself to
send me two tickets" Just then thero
was another interruption, and came
down another notch. My third effort
went, and it was: my dear Mrs. -,
/ inclose S5 and one ticket, as 1 do not
feel able to keep both" Later 1 found
out that every Congrossman's wife on
the block had been treated the same
way, and there wcro five unused tickets
to that charity ball, for none of, us cared
to go. tried to soil mine, as there was
poor girl whom 1 felt especially anx-
ious to help, and to whom ] meant to
give the money, but it was an impossi-
bility. That Is only one instance, but
1t shows somewhat where $4,000 goes
each yoar.-Washington Cor. Philadel-
phia Press, ----- --------...----------
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-06-18
DAuY INDEPENDENT.
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-06-18

DEPUTY u. 8. LAND AND MINERAL
- Surveyor for Nevada, Mines laid out
and Surveyed for Patent. Land surveyed, mp.
plicntions.' contracts, payments on land, and
appprtaining to taking up or holding land OF
tho State or GOv9rnmen mt attended TO. ohaIl
keep fully posted M 10 all lands taken mp aud
aesnt III tie eastern ~ iGoI Nevada Md
drsss La, No,SdA.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-06-18
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Will be made as low al is consistent with
Ovrh business principles. Apply at the of
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THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17

What Capt. Rossel Says About lit
Will Cost More Now.

The Commissioners have before them a let
ter from the House committee on appropria-
tons calling attention to the fact that applica-
ton has been made to the committee to make
provision in the appropriation bill for the
opening and extension Of Vermont ave.
nue. to 18th street and requesting
their views on the same. Capt. Ros-
sell has reported on the matter and says
that the same subject was before the commits
sioners in March, 1888. The subject of the ex-
tension of Vermont avenue from Boundary to
the 7th street road has been under co nsidera
ton on various occasions since 1882 and the
project has heretofore been recommended
Capt. Rossell says the Commissioners have suf-
fcient authority to inaugurate proceedings to-
ward condemnation Of lands over the proposed
route, but have been unable to do anything in
the; matter for the want Of an appropria-
ton to pay for land damages. He says that in
1882 an estimate Of the cost of damage was
made, based upon cents per square foot of
land, at S71, 400. Since that time some of the
land has increased from two to three times in
value, increasing the cost to goo, 900. He saws
further, that the Commissioners are powerless
In the absence of any specific appropria-
ton to pay land damages or to take any
steps toward opening and condemning this
avenue. Recognizing the desirabiiity Of
opening this, as well as other important
streets and avenues of the District he recon-
mends such general legislation as will enable
the Commissioners to take the necessary action
In this and similar cases. Since 1888, he saws
real estate in this locality has improved again
in value to such an extent that it will probably
cost from $3.50, 900 to $500, 900 to do now what
could have been done for 5000 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
TO TRY LIEUT.. STEELE,
Personnel of the Court Before Whom
He Will Appear.

The general court-martial for the trial of
Lieut.. Steele of Fort Yates in the now famous
Steele-Wild case is to be opened tomorrow in
Battery D armory. The order calling the
court-martial is by Gen. George Crook,
U.S.A., commanding the division OF the
Missouri The following will compose the
court: Col James F. Wade, fifth cav
airy; Major William J. Lyster, sixth
infantry; Capt. Camille c. C.. Carr, first
cavalry; Capt. Carrie A. Woodruff, second
artillery; Capt. James NJ. J. Sanno. sew
enth infantry; Capt Francis Moore,
ninth cavalry; Capt. John b. Babcock, fifth
cavalry; Capt. Jacob F. Munson, sixth infantry;
Capt Samuel NJ. Swigert, second cavalry; Capt.
Charles G. Penney sixth infantry; First Lieut.
Edgar s. Dudley, second artillery; First. Lieut..
Thomas G. Townsend, sixth infantry, and
Second Lieut. Elmore F. Taggart, sixth in
fantry.
The Judge advocate will be Capt. Arthur
Murray of Fort Leavenworth, Kan, acting
judge advocate of the department of Mis-
souri,. The general order says that the court
will sit without regard to hours and sessions
will be held with open doors. Gen. Crook s
selection of officers for the equipment of the
court-martial gives universal satisfaction in
army circles. None of the officers are from the
department within the limits of which Lieut.
Steele is stationed. They also represent the
three main branches of the service. Most Of
the judges are now here, and Dell P. Wild,
Lieut.. Steele and Judge Advocate Murray will
arrive today.
The trial will probably be finished by the end
of the week, owing to the small number of wit
nesses who know anything about the affair.
The accused officer has engaged as his counsel
Lieut.. Crowder, of the eighth cavalry, the
same troop TO which Steele himself is attached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
THE EARLY DELIVERY.
Ii L. Inaugurated This Morning-Peo-
pie Who Did Not Respond.

Saint Patrick's day was anything but hol-
iday Tor the letter carriers in this city. The
early delivery went into effect this morning
and they had to be at their posts OF duty
at an earlier hour than they have
been accustomed TO heretofore By the
way, 1t would appear TO a casual observer as
though lreland's saint and his followers were
not in as high standing with the post Office OFF,
eiais as they should be. II has only been within
iew weeks that our two-cent postage stamps
have been changed from genuine undoubted
green Dack to the equally evident red that
makes the nag of old England so conspicuous
ana now to make the proof complete the letter
carriers carriers nave had TO inaugura;e a system they
Sne posed SO unanimously on this, the 18th
day OF March.
=. However. they all reported this morning ON
Tune and by Z O'Clock the last one Was off with
ms Dag OF mail for his morning round. Peo-
Pie VINO i've Al a distance from the business
part OF town received their letters TODAY AN
nour earlier than they were accustomed to-
ieW patches OF mail were returned by the
carriers with the report that they were unable
70 deliver them, as no one appeared to answer
their rings at the door bells
Mr.. Jas. 4. Bell, superintendent OF the free
oehvery, was at his desk before S O'Clock 20 see
that everything was working all right In
answer TO STAR reporters questions this MORN
ing ne SAID that OF course the early delivery
during the winter months when the sun docs
not rise until late. and 1t would probably have
TO be discontinued next winter but at this
season OF the year and from now on he said he
ieit sure the early delivery would be appre-
ciated by every one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
UNDER A TERRIBLE CHARGE
Arrest Of the Project Of an Institute
for the Blind.

Harry ". King, project Of the Pennsylvania
institution for the instruction of the blind, was
arrested yesterday, charged with immoral con-
duct, on warrant sworn out by Thos. W. Bar
low, member Of the state board Of charities.
The arrest is the outcome of an investigation
begun on Tuesday last by the board of man.
ayers Of the institution of charges made
against the management by one of the instruc-
tors. The investigation has created intense in
terests by reason Of the character Of testimony
offered by q number Of thejblind boys who are
inmates Of the institution.
King was arrested at the home Of his father,
at Rutledge, Delaware county, whittier be had
gone on Friday. He was taken from his bed
and brought to the central station and given
an immediate hearing before o magistrate.
John W. Canes, aged seventeenyears, blind
pupil, told the story Of series Of crimes ex-
tending over Q period Of three years or more.
Canes was the only witness produced, and at
the conclusion Of his testimony King, after de-
Ginning TO cross-question, was locked up in de-
fault Of $4,000 bail. King, when interviewed
in his cell. gave his version Of the state Of
affairs at the institution. He denied emphat-
ically the terrible charges made against him,
and expressed the belief that IL was the result
Of Q conspiracy. He denounced the charges Of
misappropriation Of funds, cruel treatment Of
the inmatss, and supplying them with Insult
cient and poor food - absolutely false.
King has been connected with the institution
for nine years, beginning - . teacher. His
position - project gave him general charge Of
The pupilas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
LIQUOR LICENSE PROBLEMS.
How the District Commissioners are
Solving Them-Free Pool

Col Robert left Saturday afternoon at $50
O'Clock FOR Philadelphia to make arrangements
for the transfer Of his family to this city Dur
ing his absence nothing will be done toward
granting liquor licenses The recent action Of
the board in granting and refusing applications
has created quite q stir among the
liquor men generally. Col Robert has given
MS personal attention TO this important
question and has insugurated rule relative to
pool tables which will be the means Of success
fuily breaking up what he considers
bad practice. He has taken the stand,
and supported in il by Commits
noner Douglass, that where free pool is
aiiowed no bar-room license shall be
gwen, his reason for this is that where free
poor Is allowed it holds out an inducement
Ior people to drink. Among other things Col
ROBERT has refused the Globe theater a liquor
Incense, but he only did il after he had person.
ally Witnessed performance there and the
class OF people who frequent the bar room.
commissioner Douglass still adheres to his four
in-a-oiock rule, but the majority Of the Com
missioners are not in favor Of this Where
tne applications are from bust
ness locality Commissioner Hine is
OF the opinion that saloons should re-
oeive licenses without regard to how many
there are In the block, but that they should be
eliminated in the resident portion Of the city.
BEFORE the Commissioners get through there
VII be many applicants without a license and
the bar rooms will be greatly reduced As is
generally known the Commissioners, after once
refusing license, allow the applicants five
days In which to file paper asking for a re-
consideration. Upon a Reconsideration. if the
application is again rejected, the place will be
closed for the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
A RAILROAD TO THE ZOO.
The Route VIII Not be Through Mas
sachusetts Avenue and Il Street.

The Commissioners this afternoon gave Q
hearing 10 those parties who objected to the
extension Of the Capitol. North o street and
South Washington railway. Those present
were Messrs. George White, W. J. Curriden, G..
b. Beaman, b K Bruce, h. ]. Gray, John Paul
Jones, E. G. Davis, F. D. Head, ]. +. Head and
Capt. @. e. Dutton. They were present to object
to the road running along Mass. avenue or R
street. E. A. McCalmont, attorney for the road,
and W. H. Cowing, president of the road, were
also present.
Mr.. G. H. Beaman opened the discussion by
Directing to the road going along Massachusetts,
avenue. He said that this thoroughfare was
one Of the finest in the District and should
nue. Washington could afford. He was inter-
rupted in his argument by President Cowing.
who said that that portion Of the route had
been with drawn.
Mr. McCalmont then notified those present
that tbs company had decided to withdraw r
sire ct as a street over which they intended to
run. The discussion was then brought TO .
sud lei termination.
President Cowing then asked the Commits
sioners over what streets the company could
60. He said IL was the object Of the COM
pany to get to the geological park BY
the nearest route. He wanted the
Commissioners to settle upon some street over
which the company could run. Commissioner
Douglass replied that the Commissioners could
not say what streets th,y would recommend
permission be given to the company to
run over. They could only determine that
when the bill was referred to them and the
people interested had been heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-17
POTTERS FIELD CROWDED
Proposed Extension of the Grounds
Suggestion of the Health Officer.

Some weeks ago Intendent stoutenburgh of
the Washington asylum in a letter 10 the Com
missioners called attention TO the fact that the
cemetery connected with the asylum and
known as potters field was in an oyercrowded
condition In view Of this fact and the impos-
sloility at present of making any other
provision for the burial of the in
dlgent poor OF the District he suggested
the regarding of the ground, SO that it can be
used over again. The letter was referred TO
the health officer at the time with the request
that he report at an early date as to whether or
not the plan proposed would be Objectionable
or not. In his report on the subject he SAYS
ne thinks that the idea had better be aban-
doned, but calls attention TO the fact that there
is large quantity OF vacant space on reserya-
ton IL available for an addition to the present
cemetery and incloses a diagram and recon-
mends that the portion lying to the north of the
eastern end Of the old grounds be designated for
tins purpose. This ground has been used here
tofore Tor the lnterment of paupers diving at
the small pox hospital. There Is some cues
ton as to the ownership of the grounds and
Attorney Hazleton has recommended that Com
gress be asked TO grant the Same TO the Dis
trict Ii is understood that a letter to this eff
feet VIII be sent TO Congress in day or 30.