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Seating School Rooms.

Too little care is, in our opinion, e1er-
cised in the seating of school rooms in re-
gard to which direction the pupils shall
face while engaged in their daily studies.
All desks should be so placed that their
occupants will face the north, but they
are placed just as often in some other
direction, in fact it has been our observa-
ton that fewer face the north than any
other point of the compass. The reasons
for this arrangement which We urge are
plain. In the study of geography the
pupil is taught that the stop is north"
OF course he holds the book in front OF
him so that If he sits facing the west a
confusion of ideas in regard to directions
soon follows. He knows that the stop is
north" but his north points to the west,
his west is in the south Coward his left,
etc. His geography teaches him that
California is west of him. but ask him to
point toward San Francisco and instinc-
lively he points to the south, and this con-
fusion of ideas will follow him all his life.
We speak from experience in this matter,
As a school boy We faced the west and
that mistake of our youth has bothered us
ever since. To us Colorado will always
seem to be in the south, Dakota in the
west, New York in the north and Texas
in the east. Now our boy goes to school
and sits facing the east. He, too, COM
plains of the same confusion Of ideas but
in an exactly opposite direction from
ours and we have no doubt but what
thousands of others could testify to the
same thing. It is bad mistake and every
school board should see to it that the
error is speedily rectifed by having all
face the north.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Our Resources.

The faith SO firmly established in the
minds of the citizens of Ellis, that this
section and the western portion of the
county contained coal and mineral in
paying quantities is sustained by the re-
cent reports of the discovery of gold on
the Brabb farm and the samples of coal
displayed from the well being sunk on the
Chapman farm in Trego county. Indica-
tons of large bodies of coal at and near
Ellis have been discovered at frequent
intervals during the last five years and
this development is proof positive that
such deposits exist and in paying quanti-
ties. By the expenditure of an insignif-
cent sum these indications could be de-
veloped and the coal raised to the surface
in paying quantities. Capital is easily
commanded in the interests of mineral
and coal developement.-EAs Rsuies'-
HEADLIGHT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Christmas Entertainments.

Christmas was quite generally observ-
ed in Wa-Keeneney this year. The NJ.
E. and Presbyterian Sabbath schools
both gave entertainments which were
well attended. The decorations at the
NJ. E. church were the finest we have
seen in Kansas They had q beautiful
Christmas tree which was loaded with
presents, and a lovely arch which was
certainly masterpiece. The exercises,
including the music, were OF a high
order.
At the Presbyterian church a Hsnow
house" was the central object of attract
ion. The program was an excellent one
and consisted of Rotations, tableeuX and
music. all of which were well rendered.
Several of the tableaux were exception
ally good and reflect much credit on
those who participated. The music was
beyond criticism. Here, as at the NJ. E.
church, the children all received
presents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

WEEKLY.

During the coming months will be the
best of all Kansas publications, as the
new features which will be introduced
each week will make il necessary pub
LEGATION to every resident Of the State
COMMENCING DECEMBER 1ST,
1t will contain each week q pictorial
description Of some county seat town in
the State, until all are represented and
the collection is complete; after which
every city, whose population is 1,5O0 or
over, will be illustrated. In every case
the entire length of the main street Of the
city will be shown on the center inside
double pages, together with the portrait
of the county officers. The portraits OF
the mayor and city council, and any
other matter of interest to our readers
viii occupy about four pages more Of
each issue. ThRfemainder Of the paper,
as heretofore, will contain the choicest Of
humorous and illustrated matter which
will be equal to that published by any pa
per in the land.
The portraits of the State officers, the
Senate, the Legislature, our representa-
tives in Congress, our postmaster, and
letter carriers, the police commissioners
and metropolitan police of every city in
the State, as well as every person or mat
er of pubic interest, will be few Of the
features enjoyed by our regular readers
The Illustrated Weekly is the only Pc
per in the State capable Of executing such
work as this, and the only paper In the
country willing to do it, and when these
matters are presented in addition to
everything found in Eastern publications,
which are eagerly bought everywhere
there is every reason why the loyal peo-,
pie of Kansas should subscribe for the
"handsomest paper in the West" and
they will.
The subscription is 800 per year:
single copies, 10 cents. New subscribers
will receive the paper free until January
LIST, 1890. Address.
The ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY,
41-8w Topeka, Kansas.
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WILCOX.
L. q. NATIc.

WILCOX. Dec. Is, 1890.
It was Doc. Curtis.
Fine weather for agate hunting.
Our school takes holiday to-day.
The terrible mystery is solved at last
Kinsey Rogers is building an addition
TO his house.
J. Cofy is doing considerable work
in the well digging line.
W. II. Hoobler is preparing for winter
by the erection of hue.
ID. E. Spangler left for Enterprise last
Saturday. He will be gone about ten
weeks.
Franz Hoobler's horses have the dis
temper. He thinks he may lose some
Of them.
We have found no gold in our wells
down here but we lately got $50 pounds
of Coffey out of one of them.
Evidently the old lady in last weeks
Kicker had not read the motto over her
head very carefully. Misapplication.
Please inform "TreRo Nick" that We ex-
pect to have several miles Of government
wharf and a warehouse erected here next
season under the operations Of the sub
treasury bill. Farmers are holding their
grain, feeding very little, in anticipation
OF higher prices and better market facii-
ties
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

DIR. A. B. Jones, during his recent
trip,lvisited Salt Lake, Ogden, Tacoma,
Seattle, Helena and number Of other
important cities in the northwest, in
Guiding Victoria, across the line in the
British possessions. He thinks Montana
is the best place to make money but pre-
fers Washington for climate. Take it all
in all he had very pleasant trip.
Hon. John Schlyer, Receiver of the.
U. 8. land Office at Wa-Keeney, informs
us that the government has received more
than two million and half dollars from
this land district within the last five
years. Certainly it is but justice that we
have small appropriation for irrigation
purposes. 1t belongs to this district
rather than to some third class town that
wants q government building.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
School Report.

Report of the Pleasant Ridge school
for the month ending December 90, 1890:
Number Of boys enrolled, 8.
Number of girls enrolled, 7.
Total enrolled, Is.
Number Of cases of hardness IL.
Per cent of attendance, o.
Those present every day, Myrtle Xix
son, Ada Greer, Fred Musgrave, Walter
Musgrave, Lizzie Musgrave, Thomas
Brabb, Lewis Brabb, leila Ruppe, Myrtle
Ruppe.
Those whose average grades are 80 and
over: Charlie Brabb, So; Ruth Hixson,
80; Lewis Brabb, 95; Fred Musgrave, Sc;
Orda Runyon. 81; Henry Runyon, IS;
Lizzie Musgrave, IS; Oracle Hixson, "a;
Myrtle Hixson, 80; Oda Greer, so.
J. F. BARCLAY, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

We have known for some time that viii
was bear enough to sing baritone, but
didn't suppose the prOclivities of that
animal would show themselves in any
other way We acknowledge, however,
that we are convinced, for where could
we get better authority?
W. T. Brabb intended to commence
operations Oh his gold mine this week.
1t may not be out of place to tell what we
know about the case. The well is tri-
fle over one hundred feet in depth. The
bottom is called by some q "hard pan
and is of soap stone nature. A two
inch hole was originally bored in this
which was found to be about three feet
thick, and the water came up through
this hole from below.
Mr.. Brabb wanted larger supply Of
water 30 bored six inch hole through it
and continued down through six feet Of
sand, at the bottom of which is found the
yellow stuff that nearly every body is
agreed that is not mica. We cannot
bring ourselves to believe there is gold il
this county, for number Of different rea
sons, but this of course is simply the
opinion of an individual. There are
several that think that it is gold and
there is moro or less excitement about it
Mr.. Brabb has certainly got push enough
to enable him to find out for certainty
and no one will begrudge him his good
luck if it should prove to be true.
L. u, NATIC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Irrieation Meeting.

About twenty of orr leading business
men met atthe Office Of the First National
Bank last Saturday evening to talk over
the subject of irrigation. The sentiment
was universal that congress should make
an appropriation for experimental purpose
lAdEhat the people along the line of the
q P. railroad should manifest an interest
.inthe matter. The first thing is to con-
vince congress that this is live issue in
Kansas and that the people demand it;
that it is practicable and only even
handed justice; that it is matter of gen.
eral interest not only to those who are
endeavoring to make homes but to the
general public as we'll If appropriations
ranging from $4,000 to S25O,OOO are an
nually made for public buildings and in
many instances where they are not
needed it seems as though it ought not to
be difficult to secure an appropriation for
irrigation purposes. Several theories
were discussed In an informal way after
which the meeting organized by the cleo
ton of B. J. F. Hanna. chairman and s.
R Cowick, secretary. On motionit was de-
cided to invite the several counties inf the
23rd Judicial district, consisting of Ellis,
Trego, Cove, Logan, and Wallace to
meet in convention at Wa-Keeney on JAN
uary 3, 1891. at 10 o'clock a. m, and the
following committee on correspondence
and invitation was appointed: A. a. Blair,
A. B. Jones, W. E. Saum. 1t is expected
that the several counties named will send
delegations and that number of prom
inent scientific men will be present from
distance. Every farmer and every citi-
zen Of Trego county is expected to at
tend
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FAIRVIEWINGS.
FAIRv1Ew, Dec. "a.

FAIRVIEW, Dec. "A.
A. E. McCollum went down to his
claim Saturday.
F. II. Burnham and family spent Sum-
day with Mr.. Wolf.
Mrs. Elliot returned to her home in
Russell Springs, Sunday.
Adolph Schwanbeck says he is coming
home the latter Part Of this week.
Quite anumber of young people were
down from Collyer Friday. Come again.
The school house was full Friday night
and all present seemed to enjoy them
selves.
We know nothing about it, but We
will 60 him two and raise him chip that
we can guess who is backing the Kiekey.
Chriss Wolff went to town Friday and
brought nine girls out to the entertain
ment. Don't wonder that he felt bad
Saturday.
Miss Summers is keeping house for
her father and brother. Her father, Mr..
Whismore, is herding sheep for Mr..
Gleason.
Our entertainment went off all o. Il.
and was a grand success. It was pro-
nounced by those who have attended
others at this place to be the best .syeF
held here. We viii have sfsd6a6atHie fPHi
about a month. "a n1Ihl-oE'o '''i7
~ "a pain1U3s1 booz |
Many praises were gwen EipQt
Rhoades for the manner IN which be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Testimony is being heard all thus week
by Probate Judge West in the contesting
Of the election Of James 81. Reeder as
representative OF Ellis county. The suit
vas brought by ". l. Fuller, and isbeing
prosecuted by David Rathbone- SO Tar
nothing has besa Tproyenf Ssi III
Reeder. although i ihundred 6F more
witnesses have been 81 1Ra Ond
thing is certain the farmers show that
they have plenty Of money TO carry s, on
The prosecIfion:- Hays City Rs9@btieaH.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

played negro. One person said be wouldN
bet his pile there was not better mig
GER in the state. The boys all played
well. n
The fourth month Of our school ended
Monday. The enrolment is II. Tho
average attendance 10 and q fraction.
We have no tardy marks to report, IL
there another school in the county thas
can report that way on hardness, if o.,
let us hear from them.
O'FLARTTY.
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School Report.

Report of school in District 1S for the
month ending December 10, 1890.
Number of boys enrolled, 10.
Number of girls enrolled, 4.
Total number enrolled, Il.
Average daily attendance, 1876.
Number of visitors, Il.
Names Of those neither absent nor tardy:
Ray Cockrell, Frank Barnes, Edgar
Cockrell, Elmer Barnes, John Barnes,
Will Howe, Josie Barnes, Frank Howe,
Burt Howe. ELSIE @. PERsHINa,
Teacher,
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LIST OF JURORS
Drawn for the january, 1891, Term
of the Trego County Dis :
trict Court

The following pamed gentlemen viii
compose the jury drawn for the January
1891, tenn Of the Trego county district
court:
Edwin Tillotson, W. N. Dixon, Will
COX; A. J. Davis, Wa-Keeney; NJ. h
johnson, Glencoe; W. s. Marqusnd
Ogallah; I. Ii. Brooks, A. G. Lord, E. w
Brown, Wa-Keeney; David Enlow, Coll
yer; Otto Young, Franklin; A. Hays, Jas
Burroughs, Wilcox.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

We suppose all the boys viii be ont
prospecting for gold now, since the news
of the discovery in Trego county. It
would be strange it a majority Of our
farmers had been tooling with wheat all
this time, when by digging into the earth
40 or 80 feet they could have thrown out
gold by the shoYeltuIL-Hys City ziS'es.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Scenes in theRocky'Mountains.
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41-Sw

SOOAA0o AZ SAO4SOSAJ 4AO0AboA448s
The applicants for themagnifcent pho
togrsphic views published by the. Denver
4 Rio Grande Railroad have become 20
numerous that it is impossible to supply
the demand, not only on account of the
cost, but also on account Of the inability
OF the manufacturer to supply them in SUM
cient numbers. To overcome this dill
Guilty the company have had prepared .
set Of four handsome photogravure prints
Of some Of the finest scenes in the noun
tains made from negatives by the eminent
artist, W. b. Jackson, especially for this
purpose. The subjects being the Royal
Gorge" "Garden ofthe Gods" ''Canon Of
the Grand River" and "Cvrrecsnti
Needle" These views are % Z 50 inches.
printed on the best plate paper, securely
packed in tubes, and mailed free Of post
age, ready for framing, on receipt Of
price which is as follows:
Single copy. IS
A"o cOpieS. ...'.....s.... 90
-Four copies Qull set). 100
We are 30 confident that these views
viii please that If they are not satisfsctory
they may be returned and money win Be
refunded. Address.
8. Z. HOPPE,
Gen1 Pass. Agt. Denver & Rio. Gan5a
Il. r, Denver, Colo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

"A number of our citizens have formed
a literary club and will hold weekly meet
inss for the purpose of discussing ques-
tions of political economy and other mat
ters otcurrent interest. The membership
viii be confined to gentlemen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Go on Visit.

Here is chance to go home and visit
the old folks during the holidays. The
Union Pacific will sell on December 9th.
18th and 31st, 1890, and January ], 1891.
Ro9nd Trip Tickets to all Kansas ana
Nebraska points within 20Omiles for One
and One Third Fare for the Round Tr;n
l9sodffesufniag until January 5, 1891.
s1sdt e.a,5 ~ ]. L. MOTION, Agent
Wa-Keeney, Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

1t is reported that petition is in
circulation asking State aid for the poor
of this county. From what we can
learn, there are but very few, if any, who
are suffering. At any rate, Wallace
county can take care of its poor people.
Taxes are paid for Just such cases.-WaI-
lace RegiSteY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Some correspondence was unsvold-
ably crowded out this week. We regret
this very much. but Christmas comes but
once year and we know that We will be
pardoned. We wish to call the attention
of our correspondents once more to the
fact that all communications, to insure
publication, must reach Us not later than
Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Joshua Musgrave took the cannon
ball" Monday night for Canon City, Col,
where he will probably visit several
months with his children. BE has FIVE
SONS in Canon City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Harry Cunningham. formerly chief
clerk in the o. S. land Office at this place,
but now of Butte, Montana, is visiting
old friends in Ws-Keeney. Harry has a
fine position with the InteT-MoHstai" Pub
fishing Company.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Teacher.
A. f. and A. N. Election anc
Installation,

Wa-Keeney lodge No. 148 A. F and A.
NJ. held its annual election Of officers
for theensuing year, last Monday even
ing December 22nd. The following
were elected and appointed and installed
the same evening: A. B, Jones, W. NJ;
]. b. March, S. W.; Joseph Fischer, ]. W.;
s. R. Cowick, Treasurer; Pierce Metz,
Secretary; Schuyler Opp. s. D.; &c.
johnson, j. D.; Geo. I. Verbeck, s. s.;
o. A. Cortrighf, J. s.; ]. c. Martin,
Tyler.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
RaRpa, LIVER PiIla.

Are put up in two sizes. large and
small. They are giving wonderful salts
faction as laxative and regulator. They
do not gFipe or leave the bowels consti-
pated. Fry one box and,you viii uso no
other. Sold and warranted by A. B. Jones
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Cid Rau .vAo

Sid Rev, who has been in the cattle
business for several years in the Downer
neighborhood viii leave to-day for Silver
City, Iowa He shipped his cattle several
days since. - - =
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

We trust that every citizen OF the
county will set apart Saturday, January
3rd, to attend the irrigation convention at
the court house, in Ws-Keeney. The ball
has commenced to roll and let US all give
It q push.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
Christmas Rail-

The young people, and some of maturer
years, tnpped the light fantastic ct
the Opera house on Christmas eve.
There was good attendance, good
music and all report a good time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Len. Smith arrived last Saturday
from Lawrence, where he has been atten-
ding school, to spend two weeks vaca-
ton at home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Miss Viola and Jessie WEIGH came
home from Emporia last Wednesday
evening to spend the holidays. They
have been attending the State normal
school
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Speaking of lead, Willis Myers has
some fine samples of lead ore that was
picked up right here in Ellis county, and
within dozen miles Of this city.-HGy'
City Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Edward Chalk came home from Den
yer Tuesday morning to spend Christmas
with his family.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Hon. Ben. c. Rich was in Wa-Keeney
last Saturday. He informed us that ne
had been laid up with rheumatism for
about four weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Car load of salt at bottom prices
l., 81. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

You will always find a full line OF
California evaporated fruits, canned
goods, ETC., at low prices at b. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

PROF. A. D. Crooks, principal of our
public school is spending his vacation in
the east part of the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27
F.a pjEsoLD,
eoAL. EfouR & EhEb.
400 osa uSyy 90
Grain and Feed Of all Kinds Bought and Sold,
Will dotcustom Grinding.
KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND THE ELLIS AND
RUSSELL BRANDS OF FLOUR

The Celebrated MONARCH COAL, best
in the market, Pennsylvania hard coal con-
stantly on hand. Call and see me for prices.
Office at Elevator on Franklin street, south
of track. Wa-Keeney, Kansas. ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

The Kansas City Globe is evidently we'll
posted on affairs in Kansas as it speaks
of gold being discovered in "Wa-Keeney
ReUezv-HeadEght.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Owing to the fact that our force
wished to enjoy the holidays our paper Is
hardly up to the usual standard. But
we are on time and shall not miss single
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Walter Olson came home from
Shenandoah, where he has been attend
ing school, tospend the holidays. he re-
ports fine weather in southwest Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

II. G. Blaisdell and S. L. Garland, OF
the Ransom neighborhood, were in Wa
Keeney last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Cyrus Monroe has sold his residence
to J. B. Allison, recently from Brown
county, Kansas. Mr.. Allison will take
possession in the spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

j. B. Hogan and family returned last
Friday from Minnesota where they have
been visiting for several months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

The commissioner has ordered a. re-
duction in the number of clerks employed
in the o. 8. land Office here. We don't
know where it will strike. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

John A. Nelson did the Santa Claus
act at the NJ. E. entertainment and w.
b. Damn performed the same service at
the Presbyterian church. They both
did themselves proud.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

R. G. Wilson, cashier First National
Bank, of Wa-Keeney, was here on bust
ness Tuesday.-.2ainter Republican. ~.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Tin times of peace prepare for war"
is an excellent maxim and we say that
now is the time to prepare for winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Mrs. A. Y. Hixson and family attend
ed the Christmas entertainment at tie
Presbyterian church.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Capt. and Mrs. B. J. F. Hanna are
spending the holidays in Salina among
relatives and friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

We learn that Prof. A. F. Percy, OF
Cove City, will organize a singing class
in Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

County Clerk G. A. Hoar and family
spent Christmas in Ellsworth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-27

Good butter and eggs taken IN e1-
change for goods at the highest market
price by II. Schultz.