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"Christian Omce-seeking."

The announcement that the above text
would be discussed by Rev. Walker. of
the Baptist church, caused US to go to
church again last Sunday We were
amply rewarded by hearing an excellent
discourse by the eloquent gentleman,
which plainly shows that here at least is
one Christian minister who does not
think that ministers must shun politics.
The reasoning was good, advancing the
argument that the office should seek the
man and not the man seek the Office, that
the subject and object should not be
transposed as is the case in modern polit-
ical contests. We perfectly agree with
the theory of Rev. Walker and have ar
gued the same thing all our life. But like
the command not to 'covet thy neighbor's
maid servant" it is hard thing to prac-
tice, particularly if the maid is young and
handsome or the Office a fat one The
longest, lonesomest years of our life have
been spent in trying to wait patiently for
some feshy Office to knock at our door
and inquire if we were at home. But we
are still waiting to be sought after, while
Smith, Jones and Brown, who are seek
ers, catch every post-ofice, clerkship and
position on the county ticket before it ar
rives at our place of business.
What sight it would be to see an Of
fee start out to seek man. The decision
is made that man is needed and must be
sought for. This settled, Mr. Office lays
by his dressing gown and slippers, puts
on his oFercoat and gloves and opens the
door. No need to go further-there he
is right up against the door. The yard is
full of him and SO is the street. He is
there In regiments, bowing, scraping and
smiling confident that he is the man Mr..
Office is looking for. He has been there
for weeks, crowdipg and pushing to get
still closer. 1t is certainly much easier
for an Office to find a man than for a man
to find an Office.
The time of Cincinnatus is passed.
There is no occasion now to spoil a davis
plowing in order to obtain rulers. The
plows have rusted in the furrow where
that would-be leader left it long ago
the saw, the anvil, the yard-stick and the
pen have all been thrown down in the
mad scramble for Office. Neither preach
ing nor writing will check it; it must
60 on.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Democrats Meeting.

Tully Scott, democratic nominee fol
congress from this district, presented the
political issues of the day from his stand
point to fair-sized audience at the court
house last Wednesday afternoon. Al
though we cannot endorse his ideas we
must in candor confess that he made a
good speech. There was an entire ab-
sence of abuse and manly appeal for
what he thought should be the American
policy. We hope to see the time when
more public speakers will adopt the same
style of oratory. Abuse and villifcation
never made a political convert in the
world. The American people may be led
they cannot be driven.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Teachers. Association


The association met in Wa-Keeney on
October 18th at 1:3O P. NJ, with fifteen
IN attendance. A. S. Peacock was chosen
temporary chairman and b. Harlan tenn
porary secretary.
PROGRAM.
Paper, Treaty of Paris" "A B. Baker
Remarks, Defects of School Law"
II. haIldn
Paper, Schools of Switzerland.
......... Elise Neuenschwander
Mr.. Bakers topic was well written pa
per on the duplicity of the French minis
ter and the master diplomacy of Frank
lin, who alone enabled America to secure
so favorable terms from two designing
courts.
The second subject was that of "Tax-
es," Insurance" annual Meetings" !"
Text Books" Certificates" etc., and
was discussed somewhat by Supt. Baker,
A. S. Peacock and A. d. Crooks, who
seemed to agree with the speaker in the
main upon the supposed needed changes.
SCHOOLS of Switzerland" was short but
we'll written and first seemed to excite
pity for the teachers of Switzerland on
account of the low wages, but after some
questions were answered and the purchas-
ing power of the franc was considered, to-
gether with other advantages, the most Of
the teachers seemed TO think that the
teachers of America were the ones to be
pitied
On permanent organization for the year
A. S. Peacock was elected president, A.
D. Crooks vice president, Fl. Harlan sec
retary, Miss Neuenschwander, Miss
Hathaway and David McCollum program
committee.
On motion it was decided to hold the
next meeting at Banner, November 18th
and to invite the teachers of Cove county
to assist us with their presence and ideas,
Supt. Baker remarking that he had five
Plymouth Rock roosters to grace the oc-
casion. Some feared they would not go
round if the Cove county teachers turned
out, but being fully assured that there
would be sufficient, the association ad-
journed to meet at Banner, November Is,
1890, at 1890 A. ri. H. HARLAN,
Secretary.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
School Report, District No. l.

The following is report of the enroll
ment and attendance for the first month
of school, which closed October 10.
Primary room-Miss Elise Neuen-
schwander, teacher:
Boys enrolled, "A; girls. 21; total, 35.
Per cent of attendance, 982. Number Of
cases of hardness, 90. Number of visi-
tors, 5. Pupils who we're neither absent
nor tardy-Roy Cross, Emma Courtney,
Jonas Minot, Ernest Courtney, Ella
Inscho, Ethel Damn, John Moe.
intermediate grade-Miss Nellie Tade,
teacher:
Boys enrolled, %; girls, Is; total, 81.
Per cent of attendance, 9.12. Number of
cases OF tardiness, 13. Number of visi-
tors, 3. Pupils who we're neither tardy
nor absent-Matthew Cross, Bertha Mar
shall, Willie Moe, Annie Schlyer, Rey-
nolds Cosby. Bessie Damn, Mary Gay
hart, Charlie Hille, Woodie Marshall,
Frank Schlyer, Margaret Cosby. Fred
Cross. Clarence Henkel, BERTHE Owens,
Ode Zigler and Hattie Moe.
Grammar grade - Miss Alma Root,
teacher:
Boys enrolled, 81; girls, %; total, 40.
Per cent of attendance, 92.6. Number Of
cases of tardin ess, "a. Number of visi-
tors, s. Pupils who were neither absent
nor tardy-Neil Dieterich, Willie Damn,
Ida Courtney, Mary Charvat, Luella
Douglass, Bessie Ferris, Bertha Holmes,
Ralph Saum, Mollie Saum, Stella Zigler,
Nellie Smith. Rosa Schlyer, Carrie Num-
ert, Jennie Maxon, Arthur Cbarvat, John
Martin, Roy Marshall, Pearl Courtney,
Susie Henkel, Edith Hawkes., Emma
Mumert.
High school room A. D. Crooks,
teacher:
Boys enrolled, II; girls, II; total, 90.
Number Of cases of tardiness, 1. Num-
Der of visitors, 8. Pupils who were neith-
er absent nor tardy-Chas. Sigler, Mag
gle BEEN, Mamie Brown, Jennie Doug
lass and Clara McCollum.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
SALINE SLASHES.

SALINE VALLEY. Oct. 81.
Quite cold wave from the north.
o. L. Cook has returned from Stock
ton, where he has been for two weeks.
s. L. Shorthill has been doing carpen-
ter work for Mr.. Pershing, on Big Creek
James Lawson is going to build barn
fer Mr.. Layman, southeast of Wa-Kee-
ney.
Harland and Miss Fanny McCollum
have cart to ride to school in. They
have three miles to go.
Quarterly meeting will be held at the
Saline Valley school house Saturday and
Sunday, October 25th and Goth,
AS. Marshall has been dehorning cat
tie in north Graham county for two
weeks. He dehorned 700 head.
A. S, Marshall went over to Bogue and
Wild Horse creek to see about dehorning
800 Colorado steers owned by Thomas
Walker, of Bull City.
The school in district No. 9 is progress
ing nicely with Miss Neel as teacher. We
should all turn out soon and underpln
the school house, as cold weather will
soon be here.
1po,,a,,I,er and nrenare for the grand
rally at Gibbs grove Tuesday and Wednes-
day. October 2Sth and 29th. We are IN
formed that there will be full delegations,
expecting to stay two days 6LAsHzR
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Gasoline at VERBEcK's.

Send for a catalogue of Campbell
University. The common branches re-
ceive special attention "A thorough course
for teachers. Commercial Department
thorough and practical. Largest and best
Department of music in the state First
class facilities for Art, Shorthand apd
Type-writing. Department OF TelegraPhy
furnishes situations to all graduates
Expenses very low. Address
D. J. HoRSsHEL. president,
HclEo1, Kansas.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Lecture.

Rev. S. r. Ferguson, of Gladbrook, Ia,
will lecture at the NJ. E. church in Wa
Keeney, on Wednesday evening, October
Doth. Subject, ga Southern Tragedy" +"
This lecture will be of special interest to
G. A. r. men. It is the experience of a
young Tennesseeap, who was conscripted
for the rebel army, made his escape, went
north and enlisted in the union army
All are invited. Admission. % cents;
children, 20 cents. O.. N. MAxoN.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Commissioners Proceedings.

WA-KFENEY, Oct. 16, 1890.
The board of county commissioners
met to-day in special session to consider
bids for painting the court house roof
and towers. There were two bids received
as follows:
WA-KEENEY, Kan. Oct. Is, 1890.
10 the Honorable Board of Commission
ers of Trego County:
We, the undersigned, will contract to
paint all tin on court honse roof for sixty
| (6O) cents per square 100 feet Will also
! paint towers for one hundred and fifty
| (l50) dollars and furnish brushes and
scaHoldlng. SHoRTHILL & SIGLER
WA-KEENEY, Kan, Oct. IA, 1890.
We, w. r. Holmes and Joseph Inscho,
agree to put paint on court house roof,
one coat, having paint furnished by the
county for 49 cents a square, we furnish
scahold, ropes, etc. We also agree to put
one coat on each of the steaple roofs, fur
nlshlng our own scaffold for S25.
". R. HOLMES,
J. B. INscHo.
The contract was awarded to Holmes
& Inscho, they being the lowest and best
bidders, the board requiring bond from
said contractors in the sum of $500 con-
dltloned for the faithful performance Of
said labor.
The resignation of George W. Kessler
as treasurer of Collyer township was re.
ceived and accepted and 81. N. Russ was
appointed to ill the vacancy.
No further business appearing the
board adjourned sine die.
C. A. HoAR,
County Clerk.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

In company with Sheriff Courtney
we drove to the residence of J. P. Mar
quand, in Ogallah township, last Thurs
day, to procure a sample of sugar beets.
Last spring Joseph Middleby, a former
resident of Trego county, and represent
ing some eastern capitalists, sent some
beet seed to this county to be planted by
way of an experiment. Several of our
farmers planted some of the seed and
Mr.. Middleby is now gathering the beets
and having them shipped to Boston to
have them tested. If they prove rich in
saccharine matter the company will pro-
ceed to erect extensive sugar works in
this county.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Quarterly Meeting.

The third quarterly meeting for this
conference year will be held in the Wa
Keeney NJ. e. church, Sunday and Mon
day, October 26th and 9th, commencing
Sunday evening at o'clock. The pre-
siding elder, Rev. NJ NJ. Stolz, will be
present. All are cordially invited to at
tend. ON. MAxoS, Pastor.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Butter and Oyster Crackers.

Among the recent transfers of real
estate filed for record in this county is
one from the Z. P. railroad company to
William Austin, Edward Ford North and
Robert Edward Bateman, of England,
conveying 42,348.26 acres of Trego conn
ty's fertile soil for the consideration of
S143,716.64. The land is situated in vari-
Gus portions of the county and is one of
Close Bros. & Co.'s sales.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Washington ST. & Railroad Ave.
Goal Oil. i5c, at VERBEcKs.
A Reliable Cough Syrup.

We have been fortunate enough TO Sc
cure the agency for Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup. 1t is trustworthy medicine aud
we guarantee every bottle sold TO give en-
fire satisfaction. Wewould be pleased TO
have our customers give it a trial Sold
by A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

The jury in the case of Ure VS.. the
q. P. railroad company, tried last week
in Cove county, in which the plaintiff
asked $4,000 for the killing OF his In
fant child by defendant, returned a YER
dict for the plaintiff for $1,000. The case
viii be appealed.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

F. D. Granger, NJ. A. Coles, II. B.
Miller, j. W. Poorman and G. c. Sim
mons, of the n. S. Coast and Geodetic
survey, were in town last Sunday. They
are engaged in re-surveying the 39th par
allel of latitude from coast to coast.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Willis A. Taylor has been commits
stoned as paymaster's clerk In the army
and is under orders to report to Col. L,
q. Stanton, chief paymaster Department
of the Platte, at Omaha, Neb. Mr.. Tay-
ior held this handsome position some
years since and is familiar with the du-
ties attached thereto. Mr.. Taylor, who is
a son of Mrs. G.. n. Manning, has been a
resident OF Norwich several months and
his many friends here viii heartily coD-
Rratulate him on securing this response
pc position, --Ciesango ~. ~ zNEsgrefA.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
Wanted.

An apprentice to learn the printing
business. Must have fair education and
come prepared to stick to it. For full
particulars call on or address this Office
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

C. W. Jefers, living about twelve
miles east lost SIS in Wa-Keeney two
weeks ago. The finder will be literally
remunerated by calling at this Office.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

M. D. Hollister left last week fol
Missouri and other eastern points. We
understand he will not return if he finds
a location to suit him.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

james L. Sharpe and family left the
first of the week for Great Bend, Wash
ington, where Mr.. Sharpe has secured a
position with the Watson brothers, who
were formerly engaged in business in Wa
Keeney.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

S. D. Thompson, our popular ton
sorial artist, returned last Monday from
a SIX weeks visit to Pennsylvania. His
better half will visit awhile longer before
returning.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Rev. S. r. Ferguson lectures at the
n. e. church on Wednesday, October 90
at z o'clock Z. NJ. He comes highly rec
commended and We are satisfied that ALI
who hear him viii be more than satisSed
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Patrick Wynn, of the Banner neigh
borhood, was caller last Thursday and
paid in advance for fifty two numbers of
the WORLD. Mr.. Wynn is a democrat
but he reads all sides and then thinks
for himself.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Rev. T. Bracken, of Phillipsburg,
Kansas. will occupy the Presbyterian
pulpit next Sabbath morning and even
ing. All are invited.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Jasper Rogers, a prominent farmer
of Wilcox township, was in the city last
Monday transacting some business be-
fore the q. S. land Office.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Hon. A. D. Gilkerson and VIM
Spicer, were up from Hays City last
Saturday electioneering.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

-Chas. G. Priester, of Wyoming, H.,
has been in town this week visiting his
friend, Chas. Il. Gibbs, and looking at
the country with a view to locating.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Politics are decidly quiet in Trego
county so far as we can observe. The
candidates seem to be willing to submit
their case to the jury without argument.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Rev. T. w. Cowgirl, pastor of the
Episcopal church, will preach in the
court room tomorrow morning and
evening Mt the usual hours.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

There will be an Alliance picnic at
Gibbs grove October 2Sth. and Goth.
We understand that Rocks, Graham and
Trego counties will participate,
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

&C. c. Yetter and Henry Cutler, of
Ogallah, were wearing out our sidewalks
last Saturday,
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Misses Ida Blackburn, Mary Hatha,
way, Nellie Tade, Nellie and Lottie Mar
shall spent part of last Sunday meath the
sylvan shades of Gibbs grove.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

There will be meeting of the Re
publican voters of Wa-Keeney township
held at the court house in Wa-Keeney on
Saturday. Nov. l, at O'Clock P NJ, for
the purpose of nominating Republican
township ticket. a full attendance is de-
sired. By order of COMMITTEE
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Mr.. Wessener, an old friend and army
comrade of G. G. Yetter, has been visit
ing in Ogallah.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

A license to wed was granted on last
Thursday to Smith A. Cronk, age 26, and
Maggie Robertson, age IA.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

M. H. Johnson and D. B. Rogers, of
Glencoe. held down couple of chairs in
our Office for time last Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Now is the time to put few potatoes
in your cellar for winter use. Yon can
buy them of Benedict.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Capt. Fouts, Of Collyer, was in the
city last Saturday. He attended a meet
ing of the Republican central committee.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

"A. P. Lawrence went to Ellis last
Saturday evening to meet Mrs. Lawrence,
who had been visiting in Clay Center.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

IT. S. Howe, of Adair, made the
World call last Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

j. W. Sells, of Muscatine, Iowa, was
shaking hands with Wa-Keeney friends
last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

j. W. Tunnell, of Riverside, was a
welcome caller last Saturday
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

&C. E. Cosby moved into the Will
Kelly house last Thursday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Mrs. K. B. Stonex left this week for
an extended visit to Illinois.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

C L. Howe, of Adair township, ::at-
tended the democratic convention last
Saturday. We acknowledge a pleasant
call
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Walter G. Olson returned this week
from Shenandoah, Iowa, wnere he has
been attending college.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

&C. Fl. Benson, the Ogallah merchant
attended the democratic convention last
Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

II. R. Carlisle. of Quinter, was in
town Monday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Oysters 40 cents aquart at Benedict's
Fresh celery from Kalamazoo.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Prof. D. H. Morgan, of Cove county
was among the visiting democrats last
Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Colorado Potatoes at Benedict's.
Cali and get prices on or 10 bushel lots.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

George Pinkham has sold his resi-
denee property here to Sheriff Courtney
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

C. W. F. Street spent part of thi
week in Chicago buying goods.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

As a result of the recent decision re-
garding the prohibitory law Ellis again
has an original package house, SO says
the Hea2Hgh
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25. 1890.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

The contractors are now at work re
painting the court house roof.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

coMcx & COSBY. Editors and Publishers
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Aaron Cockrell, of Adair township,
was IN town last Monday. He informed
US that wheat was looking we'll in his
neighborhood and that the acreage sown
this fall is muct larger than ever before.
Mr.. Cockrelfis one OF onr most progress
sive and intelligent farmers.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Edward O'Toole, of Collyer, was il
town last Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

S. I. q. Baird, Que of the most pop
ular men in the county and president of
the County Alliance, was in town Satur-
day Of last week.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
QICHARD H. SPENCER,
For Sale.

For Sale.
The south half of section 9-12-24, good
farming land in Trego county, Kansas,
five miles from Wa-Keeney. Reasonable
prices and terms easy. Inquire of owner,
@. II. BoLEa
PSI " Monroe ST, Chicago, III.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Fruits and vegetables, all fresh, at
Renedict's
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25
For Sale.

For Sale.
Section 7-12-25. SIX hundred and forty
acres on long time. or cheap for cash.
Address, JOHN r HUrT.
223 s. Waller Ave, Austin, 10.
12134mo
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

IT. S. Howe, Of Adair, made the
World call last Saturday.
j. W. Tunnel, of Riverside, was a
welcome caller last Saturday.
&C. c. Yetter and Henry Cutler, of
Ogallah, were wearing out our sidewalks
last Saturday,
Mr.. Wessener, an old friend and army
comrade of c. c. Yetter, has been visit
ing in Ogallah.
Walter c. Olson returned this week
from Shenandoah, Iowa, wnere he has
been attending college.
M. Fl. Johnson and D. B. Rogers, of
Glencoe. held down a couple of chairs in
our Office for time last Saturday.
"A. P. Lawrence went to Ellis last
Saturday evening to meet Mrs. Lawrence,
who had been visiting in Clay Center.
Capt. Fouts, of Collyer, was in the
city last Saturday. He attended meet
ing of the Republican central committee.
&C. L. Howe, of Adair township, :at-
tended the democratic convention last
Saturday. We acknowledge a pleasant
call.
As a result of the recent decision re-
garding the prohibitory law Ellis again
has an original package house. SO says
| the Headlight
S. I. Il. Baird, Que of the most pop
ular men in the county and president of
the County Alliance, was in town Satur-
day of last week.
M. B. and s. NJ. Frogge, recently
from Missouri, have located in Trego
county, They are bott rr-e~erons farm
ers and we extend hearty welcome.
w. E. Saum, Charley Benedict and
F. S. Diebold drove to Ellis Wednes-
day afternoon with Tully Scott, who had
an appointment there the same evening.
james Powers and T. l.. Fike, of
Collyer, were in the metropolis last Sat
urday. Mr.. Powers attended the Alliance
meeting and Mr.. Fike took part in the
democratic convention.
The Republicans of Wallace county
have endorsed or rather renominated the
ticket placed in nomination by the Ali
ance. They are said to be good Republi-
cans as well as Alliance men.
We wish to call the especial attention
of the county and township committees
to the fact that we cannot print tickets
unless they are ordered and the names Of
the candidates furnished. The time is
short and copy must be furnished at
once.
Aaron Cockrell, of Adair township,
was IN town last Monday. He informed
US that wheat was looking we'll in his
neighborhood and that the acreage sown
this fall is muct larger than ever before.
Mr.. Cockrellis one OF onr most progress
sive and intelligent farmers.
Just received at BESTOR'S -
| New Buckwheat.
Maple Syrup.
No. Mackerel.
Smoked Herring.
Fresh lot of xxx Soda,
Butter and Oyster Crackers.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

We wish to call the especial attention
of the county and township committees
to the fact that we cannot print tickets
unless they are ordered and the names of
the candidates furnished. The time is
short and copy must be furnished at
once.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

The Republicans of Wallace county
have endorsed or rather renominated the
ticket placed in nomination by the ALI
ance. They are said TO be good Republi-
cans as well as Alliance men.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

james Powers and T. l.. Fike, of
Collyer, were in the metropolis last Sat
urday. Mr.. Powers attended the Alliance
meeting and Mr., Fike took part in the
democratic convention.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

OFFICIAL PAPER OF TREGO COUNTY.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

w. e. Saum, Charley Benedict and
F. S. Diebold drove to Ellis Wednes-
day afternoon with Tully Scott. who had
an appointment there the same evening.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

M. B. and S. NJ. Frogge, recently
from Missouri, have located in Trego
county, They are both 1rre~erons farm
ers and we extenl heart. Welcome.
Western Kansas world., 1890-10-25

Paper, Schools of Switzerland.