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A Curious Optical Illusion.

A very striking optical illusion &C.
CURED to an author while engaged in
writing. He was seated at table,
with two candles before him, when
upon directing his eyes to them, he was
surprised to observe, apparently among
his hair, and nearly straight above his
head, but far without the range of Wis
ion, distinct image of one of the can
dies. The image was as perfect as if
it had been formed by reflection from a
piece of mirror glass; but where the
rejecting surface was he could not at
first discover. He examined his eve
brows and eyelashes. but in vain. At
length lady tried her skill, and after
a careful search she perceived, between
two eyelashes, a very minute speck,
which, on being removed, turned out
to be a chip of red wax, highly pol
ished, which was the real mirror on the
occasion. and which had probably
started into his eye when he was break
ing the seal of letter, only a short
time before he observed the phenome-
non
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
Be Wary OF Choosing. Girls.

It was excellent advice 1 saw lately
given to young ladies urging them to
marry only gentlemen or not marry at
all. A true gentleman is generous
and unselfsh. He regards another's
happiness and welfare as well as his
own. You will see the trait running
through all his actions. A man who is
a bear at home among his sisters and
discourteous to his mother is just the
man to avoid when you come to the
great question which is to be answered
yes or no. You need not die old maids.
But wait until the prince passes by.
No harm in delay.
You will not be apt to find him in
the ballroom. Nor is he champion
billiard player. He has not had time
to become a champion" for he has
had too much honest, earnest work to
do in the world. 1 have always OBJ
served that these champions" were
seldom good for much else.
Be wary in choosing, girls, when SO
much is at stake. Do not mistake a
passing fancy for undying love. Mar
rying in haste rarely ends well. Do
not resent too much the interference
of your parents. You will travel long
and far in this world before you will
find any one who has your true inter-
est at heart more than your father and
mother.-PhiLGdelphiG Record.
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is no more an indication that the pleasant
days OF autumn are ended. than is the
tramp's arrivalin the great cities.
Once there he undergoes a decided
change. His wardrobe is usually improved.
Tor city people discard their clothing at an
earlier stage than do their country cousins,
but the great transformation is in his man
ner and mode OF life. Not only is he sur
rounded by the police, whose watchful
eyes restrain him from many of the acts OF
lawlessness in which he has freely in
dulged during the long merry summer
months" but tho narrow confines to which
he is limited. the jostling masses with
whom he comes in daily contact, and the
radically different life he is compelled to
adopt, deprive him of the light-hearted.
free and-easy air that pervades him as he
approaches a country mansion and de-
mands a meal from the good housewife in
tone that would we'll become general
demanding the capitulation of fortress.
In the large cities the tramp so far loses
his identity as to pose under another name.
and that still lower in the scale than the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

ny local applications, as they can not reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way 70 cure Deafness and that is BY eonstitu-
tional remedies. Deafness ia caused bv an in
nameo condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
named You have rumhling sound or imperfect
nearing, and when it is entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation
can De taken out and this tube restored to its
forever; nine cases out of ten are caused bv
catarrh, which is nothing but an iniamed con
dluon OF the mucous surfaces. Wewin give One
Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness
(caused by Catarrh) that we can not cure by
taking Halls CatarIh Cure. Send for circulars.
Hee; f. j; CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

one he has rightly earned. When he be-
comes a denizen Of one of the great centers
OF population he is known as a bum" and
conducts himself in a wav TO fairly entitle
him to the rather vulgar but suggestive
appellation.
Although the city life of the tramp varies
greatly from his normal state of existence,
still there is one rule of his life from which
he never departs-under no circumstances
does he seek any regular employment As
cover Cor begging or petty thieving, he
may tearfully ask for work, but with no in
tention of performing it If afforded an op-
portunity. Sometimes he is seen clearing
away the snow from steps and sidewalks,
and occasionally actually carrying in a ton
OF coal. But to be brought to this he must
be in pressing need of money, or. what is
more likely. lacking in professional self-re-
spect, which draws the line at all forms OF
manual labor.
Please give me ten cents to get lodg-
ing
This is the stereotyped appeal most FREE
quently made. 1t is the one most likely to
develop sympathy. especially on a cold or
stormy evening. and, besides, a lodging
place is tn e one great necessity Of his ex-
istence. He can beg plenty or food and
clothing, and find numerous places to warm
himself during the day. but when night
comes on he must find place to sleep. and
that which for half a year has been as free
as the bouDdless air and the water in purl-
ing brooks. becomes the one anxiety Of his
Otherwise nGht-hearted existence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Three meals, on the leayings Of some arfss
tocratI UghI Twenty cenrsl Phool-
What did you git2-
what did l get2 / was offered three
shirts and pair Of pants. Told the we'll
meaning but misguided woman that
wasn't an old clothes man. and recommend
ed her to sell them to Jew. ! take no
meals or shirts or trash of any kind It
takes money to do business with me. I took
in dollar and forty cents o-day. When I
want meals walk into a restaurant and
order 'em. When want shirts / go to
Cheap Johns up the street and buy EN-.
Shirtsl Cold victuals! Git out of my
sightl You're a disgrace. burning dis
grace to the profession. you are.
I'm extreme cold weather. when the mer-
cury reaches -bulbWards," the trampS
sometimes suffer. Then it is hard to Sc
cure the price of a lodging. and many are
driven to extremities. At such times. how
and great numbers accommodated and
kept from freezing. The surplus cells are
filled and as many more are lodged upon
the broad hagstoneS which cover them. a
hundred and more are often slowed away
in a single police station. In the morning
they are given dufter and bowl OF conee,
and sent adrift
Most tramps are made so by drink. and
that monster continues to rule them with
an iron hand. Most of the money begged
or stolen by them finds its way to the cheap
saloons and barrel houses" Many low
resorts are supported by money begged
under the prctense that the supDlicant Is
starving. or is without the means OF pro-
curing place to sleep These low saloons
are the principal loafing places of tramps
during the day. The investment OF five
cents in drink entities them to warm
themselves at the fire and lounge about for
a time. Soon, however. they are driven
out again. to procure the price of another
drink, with the accompanying freedom OF
the saloon"
During long and cold winter numbers
become sick and find their way to the hos
pital, and later to the potter's field. Such
as survive do not needlessly prolong their
irksnma CITY life. but denart carly enough
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
The Most Wonderful Invention.


DIR. A. OWENS ELECTRICAL BELTS.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, February %, 1SS7.--Dr. A.
owen is the most successful inventor and man.
ufacturer in the country of Electrical Applian-
ces for the cure of acute, chronic and nervous
diseases. They have received the UNQUALIFIED
Endorsement of physicians of high standing, as
well as thousands of sufferers who have been
cured by them. The following Endorsement
for instance, is absolutely convincing, and the
writer is Professor of the Theory and Practice
OF Medicine in the American Medical College
OF st. Louis, Clinical Lecturer at the CITY Hos
pital, ST. Louis; Editor of the American Medi-
cal Journal; Author of ELECTRICITY in Medicine
and Surgery" and Author Of "Direct Medica-
tion."-Therapeutics.
ST. LOUIS, No., June 10, 1851 take pleas
ure in stating that have examined and tested
DR.. OWENS Electro Galvanic Belt and Appli-
ance, and do not hesitate to say that it is the
most practical and efficient of all the Galvanic
Belts l have used in nv practice. 1t is a
very useful device, and whenever electric belts
or shields can be of any benefit, this will more
than take the place of anything of the kind
have ever seen. GEORGE G. PITZER, NJ. D.
The Belts have aIeversible current, and can
be regulated to any desired power, and the
current is under the control of the patient.
There are Suspensory Appliances for the cure
of sexual and genital diseases, and Spinal APP
planes for special diseases, etc. The Belt will
completely cure Nervous and General Debility.
Spermatorrhea, Lumbago, Paralysis, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Kidney and Spinal Diseases,
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Erysipelas, Catarrh,
Blood Poisoning, Asthma and all female dis
eases, such as Falling of the Womb, Leucor-
rhea, Hysteria, etc. These Appliances, in
dorsed las the best made) by all dealers in cleo
trical and surgical instruments, may be obtain
ed from them or from DR.. Owen himself. The
reader should bear In mind that this is no clap
trap advertisement, but free notice of won
derful invention. Parties living outside the
city should address DR.. Owen for illustrated
circulars testimonial circulars, price-lists, ETC.,
which will give them every possible informa-
ton. Another wonderful Invention of DIR.
Owen is his Electrical InsOles. Their use will
cure all diseases due to cold feet. Ladies' Belts
are made little different from the Gents
Belt. The prices asked for all these Applian-
ces are very low. Try them. Offices 800 n.
Broadway, st. Louis, Mo. $50 Broadway, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
SUNDAYS in England.

The question of Sunday observance
is one which disturbs the clergy OF
England more, perhaps, than any
other, says an exchange. In some
places the clergymen themselves have,
In order to secure some sort of respect
for the day, inaugurated Sunday
cricket clubs, the only restriction be-
ing that as soon as the church bells
ring, the players shall leave the game
and attend to their religious duties.
An effort is also being made to
encourage the opening of museums
and picture galleries on Sunday. The
position is taken that it is better to
provide some innocent amusement
than to allow the men to idle about
the streets and otherwise pass the
Sabbath in vicious idleness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
HEALTHY OFFSPRING

begotten mothc How th that the
health of the future mothers of land should be carefully guarded
Our girls need the tenderest they entering
hood At critical of their often happens through
neglect the seeds of distressing ailments which act
them As regulator and of functional action
this important stage Dr. Perce FavOrte Prescription
the proper functions Favorite Prescription legitimate medicine
carefully compounded by experienced and sk physician and
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Book of pages Woman Her Diseases and their Secu
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Address, WoRDs DIsPEsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

In soma cfries there sre lodging-houses
where bed. or rather board. Is supplied
on a basis of work to be performed in the
morning. These are rarely pstronized by
the professional tramp; but to see them at
their task, saving the stint Of wood as
signed them. or breaking stones for paving
is an amusing il not an inspiring sight
All large cities abound in cheap lodging
houses. which are generally operated on
basis Of ten cents for the cheapest accom-
modations. Sometimes large and respect
able-looking building is devoted to the
business, which boasts of many grades OF
prices and corresponding comforts, rising
to the dignity OF a private room. with sheets
on the bed. But the greater number oil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
Paganini and the Cabman.

The celebrated violinist, Paganinl,
had once to give concert at the Carlo
Felice in Genoa, and being late, he
drove in cab. On alighting he offered
the usual fare to the cabman, who re-
fused it, saying that great man, who
was able to play as well on one string
as on four, ought to give him at least
double the fare.
very well, answered Paganini, i
viii pay you double when you viii be
able to drive me to the theater on one
wheel. Pickle On,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

C&OCPL4OLL
The word tramp" is generic term and
comprises many species. between which
the universal points of resemblance are a
loathing OF work and a passionate love of
variety, both in diet and scene.
From the plain Specification Of the term,
the tramp, as a class, first earned the title
upon long stretches of country road. turn
pixies, and railway tracks. 1t is amid rural
scenes that he forgets whatever trade or
occupation he learned in town or city, and
by slow gradations becomes more bearded,
dirtier, raggeder, and. if possible. more
lazy and better contented with his vagrant
lot.
AS the tramp is the child of the country,
1t is there, upon his native heath. that he
must be studded by one who aspires to
become the historian of his class. With
country people and those who dwell in
villages and towns he is a familiar sight.
and in his own proper person" is known
to all.
Acting. whether on the stage OF the thea
ter, or the broader stage of actual life,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

to see the first violets bloom by the side OF
country lanes. and taste the sweet butter to
which the fresh spring grass has impaired
the color of gold.
And so On. until one day they are missed
from their trail among the farms and the
lunch counter in the city, and their long
tramp is ended at an unmarked grave.
DWIGHT BALDWIN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

We call your attention to the seed adyer-
tisement of d. W. Buckbee, Rockford Ill.
If you intend to purchase seeds, plants, ETC.,
you will find this atirst-c,ass reliable house.
His beautiful illustrate catalogue will be
mailed free, upon application, to all readers
of this paper.
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has ever been ac-
counted q pleasur-
able occupation. To
this feeling your
tramp offers no eX-
ception. When the
generous crop of
melons and fruits
has been harvest
ed, and corn. unfit
for roasting-ears.
is ripeniDg and
hardening in the
shock: when the
shelter of a hedge
or haystack no
longer sufnces to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

HE waters. b avin G
flowed by way of rivu-
let, creek. and river
to the mighty ocean.
return again in gentle
rain-drops to gladden.
the green valley from
whence they started
forth; birds migrate
with the changing sea-
sons; indeed. all nat
ure seems to move in
circles. to which rule
those children of nat
ure. -tramps. form no
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

WHY not pour the drink into the gut
ter? 1t is destined to the gutter at
last. Why not pour it there at once,
and not wait to strain it through q
man, and spoil the strainer In the
work?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

keep of the cold. and frost through SOLE
less shoes bites his toes; in short, when
winter is at hand. the tramp leaves his IA
miliar. much-loved -stamping-ground,"
and turns his face cityward. there to enter
upon another phase OF his hybrid exist
ence.
The waterfowl. which. answering from
time to time the shrill call of its leader and
sailing gracefully away to the southw ward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

1t is Longfellow who says: ''The rapture
OF pursuing Is the prize the vauquished
gam" Ibis cannot have any reference to
the man who chases the last car at night
and loses it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Miss Flimsy (who wants to get pair of
gloves for male friend): "Have you any
gentlemen gloves?"
New clerk glancing at her hands,: mo,
Miss, but think l can find lady's size
that will fit you"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
The AMERICAN TRAMP.
AS MIGRATORY IN HIS HABITS AS a
WATERFOWL.

In the Summer He InYades the Rural Dis
trlcts, but Frost and Cold Drive Him to
the City, Where He Becomes a "Bum"-
His Mode of Life-The Final End.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

A farmer who doesn't know how to run a
newspaper has been discovered in Nebras-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

A box wind matches free to smokers of
'Tansill's Punch sc Cigar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Perhaps one reason why fish are so decep-
tive as to weight is that they carry their
own scales with them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Mild equahle climate. certain and abundant crops Be..
mutt gram grass and stock country the world Full in
iormst'on free Address the Oregon Immigration Board
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Visitor: "Could you use an entirely orig
inal poem on The Narcotic weed'?'
Editor: 81 could, of course, but as long
as matches are so very cheap don't see the
use"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08

Dr. Perces Pellets sss ss.s s.s os: s s:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-02-08
Oregon, the Paradise OF Farmers

do you think I'll get justice?'' "Oh no
you're all right; they'll acquit YOU"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-19

SYKEsYILLE. April b In accordance
with al act of the last Legislature the
voters of Freedom district, Carroll couu.
ty, to day decided the question OF local Op
ton. The vote polled was not quite As
large as was expected, though The in
crest manifested was as great as at any
general or state election. OF the SOB re
giStered in the district 60. voted, and
they gave majority for local option OF
116 In the future Freedom district
will 90 dry.
The woman of the district have Away
taken an active part in the temperance
campaign. aud to day the success OF local
option is largely due to their influence
For the past week they have figured
conspic uOusly at the mass meetings, and
some have even made stump speeches;
but to-day they put forth best exertions
Justice J Oliver Wadlow loaned them
his spacious carriage house, situated
dlagonally across the road IRON the poll
ing place at the school house, and there
their heaGquaIter were established.
The better element are ,jubilant over
the result which his been worked for BY
some so long and patiently. Freedom dis
trict is in the form of a triangle, the
apex entering between Baltimore and
Howard counties, and naturally the dis
trict, had the dry law not passed, would
have become the refuge for many of the
saloons driven IRON Baltimore county by
high license.
The people here hope that local option
for Freedom district will be an entering
wedge for the remainder OF Carroll
county, and they firmly believe that the
remainder of the county will wheel into
the dry line two Years hence. At any
rate, they will institute crusade upon
the other districts, and if women IN the
other districts follow the example OF
their sisters in Freedom, their chances
of victory are excellent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-19

Governor Jackson has passed sen
tence on Stevenson Archer for "mal
feasance in Office and misrepresentation
of the funds of the State"
Who is to pass sentence on Cover.
nor Jackson for his dereliction of dut,
in failing to comply with the plain pro.
visions of the Constitution requiring
him "seml- annually to examine under
oath the Treasurer and Comptroller on
all matters pertaining to their respec
tive offices, and review their bank and
other account books ?"
Isn't 1t plain, that bad Governor
Jackson performed this duty he would
have been spared the painful task OF
deposing State officer, and the people
of Maryland the modification of dis
graced State offcial2
Is Mr.. Archer to be made the scape-
goat for the State administration We
shall see.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-19

Very wide differences of opinion
exist as to the true intent and meaning
of the majority report on Temperance
adopted by the Wilmington Conference
of the NJ. f. Church which recently
met at Milford, Del. Those who de-
sire to see the Methodist Church forced
into political campaign with prohlbi-
ton as its sole and supreme issue, in
terpret the act of the conference as
committing it to the Third or Prohib.
ton party, while others more conserva-
tive in their attitude towards Prohlb-
ton, regard the action of the Confer
ence as simply recommendatory to in
dlvidual members of the Church. The
Rev. J. P. Otis, whose intelligent de
votion to the interests of the Church, as
well as the Temperance cause, is gen
orally recognized, publishes letter in
another column of this issue, giving his
opinion Of the action of the Conference
referred to.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-19

If wise counsels prevail IN Congress
there will not be much left for Demo-
cratic Reform Tariff Clubs to do to-
wards tightening the burdens of the
farmer or any other industrial class Of
our people. In the majority report on
the revision of the tariff reported to the
House on Wednesday, the agricultural
interests of the country are kept closely
in view. The rate on wool is advanced
to extend additional protection to the
farmers and encourage the breeding OF
sheep. Sugar is placed on the free
list, but to prevent injury to the sugar
producing interests OF the country a
bounty of two cents per pound is offer
ed. The intention OF The bill accom-
pany the report is, while making a IA
tional reduction Ill the Revenue from
taxes to foster all American industries
that can come into competition with
foreign production. The total reduc-
ton of revenue contemplated in the
bill, is over seventy one millions of dol
lars annually.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-04-19

The wonderful Crepe Neck,
wear is in full bloom at both
ends of the store. And such
prices! soc stands for 81 and
SI.25.
Ofcourse you can get Crepe
Neckwear in two or three
places in town at soc, but
there are Crepes and Crepes.
These are the extra ones: ex-
ira cloth, extra embroidery,
and extra make.