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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
Commissioners Proceedings.


Commissioners met in special session
December 9th, 1890, to approve the bonds
OF officers elect. The statutory period
for filing bonds had not elapsed in some
instances and all bonds were not fled.
We give the names of the officers elect
whose bonds were fled and approved to-
gether with the amount and sureties.
Lizzie Cooper, county superintendent
otpublic instruction, $1,000; A. B. Coop
er, Margaret Cooper.
Pierce Metz, clerk of the district court,
$4,000; Grant Marshall, Edward Chalk,
Leonard Schmitt.
William Gregory, township treasurer Of
Wilcox township, $500; W. B. CIPHER,
F. NJ. Hoobler, William Hoobler.
P. W. O'Toole, treasurer of Franklin
township, $500; o. A. Cortright, d. w.
Matthews.
John Harrison, treasurer of Ogallah
township, $500; C. c. Yetter, Geo. Nc
Kinley.
II. NJ. Russ, township treasurer Of Coll
yer township, $500; David Fouts, William
Bower.
A. l.. Gleason, township treasurer Wa
Keeney township; G. G. Bestor.
T. S. Howe trustee Ogallah township,
$500; s. t. 81. Baird, A. A. Cockreli.
T. s. Howe assessor Ogallah township,
S400; s. t. 81. Baird, A. A. Cockrell.
JIG. Buchanan, trustee Glencoe town
ship, 800; G. w. Stapfin, B. Furbeck.
J. c. Buchanan, assessor Glencoe
township, $500; Chas. Hillman P. A
Hicky.
G. L. Robinson, township trustee Riv-
erside township, S4OO; J. L. Altman, E.
NJ. Wagner.
q. L. Robinson, township assessor
Riverside township, $500; j. L. Altman,
E. NJ. Wagner.
James Lawson, township trustee Wa
Keeney township, $500; W. Il. Dorns, G.
NJ. Ufford.
james Lawson, township assessor Wa
Keeney township, $500; W. H. Dorns, G.
NJ. Ufford.
Jasper Rogers, township trustee WILL
COX township, $500; A. B. Stowe, w. A.
Scott
Jasper Rogers, township assessor Will
COZ township, A. B, Stowe, W. A. Scott.
Dorsey Fulton, constable Glencoe
township. $1,000; Aquilla Marquand, ].
P. Marquand, L. E. Dawkins.
II. W, Griffith, constable Ogallah town
ship. $1,000; s. T. H. Baird, E. Morton.
John Beamer, constable Wilcox town.
ship, $1,000; A. Besmer, ]. Rogers.
Joseph Marquand, constable Ogallah
township, $1,000; C. c. Yeher, W. B. Mar
quand.
Joseph Runyon, justice of the peace
Ogallah township, ". D. Lombard, S. T.
H. Baird.
George Mckinley, justice of the peace
ogallah township, c. C. Yetter, John
Harrison.
William Hoobler, justice of the peace
Wilcox township, W. B. CIPHER, F. NJ.
Hoobler.
A. 2. Hinshaw, township clerk Va
Keeney township, 500; A. s. Peacock,
G. NJ. Stanton.
A. E. McCollum township clerk oeal-
lah township $500; Joshua Musgrave.
Thomas Wynn.
Frank Spena, township clerk Collyer
township, $500; ]. J. Keraus.
G. A. Palmer, road overseer Riverside
township, 500; Emil Bauer, Samuel An
derson.
s I. q, Baird, road Overseer ogallah
township $500; Joseph Runyon, A. A.
Cockren.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

John Schlyer, the receiver at the Wa
Keeney land office, was visitor to our
city last Sunday and Monday. He says
he is constantly receiving letters from
parties who left their claims last summer
for other parts OF the country, requesting
him to hold their claims until they can
can get money enough to get back to
them. Mr., Schlyer looks for big immi-
grafton to western Kansas in the spring.
Hays City Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

TIE BEST SAIvE in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tatters. chapped hands, ehilblains,
corps, and all skin eruptions. and posi-
tiYely cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money. refunded. Price . cents per
box. For sale by A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
December 10. 1890.
=. G. A. R. Election of OHicers.

capt. Trego Post held its annual cleo
ton OF officers last Saturday evening
Dec. 9th. The following were elected
Post Commander, J. Word Carson: S. V
Z. Stuart l.. Shorthill: J. Y. C. Joshua
Croft; Chaplin, W. S. Harrison; Quarter
master, A. E. Sigler; Officer of the Day
Benz. jackson; Officer of the guard. Joseph
Weekly; Representative to State encamp-
mentJ Word Carson alternate, ". 8
Harrison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
A Good Reliable Liniment.

We take pleasure In recommending
Beggs' Tropical Oil. 1t has gwen won
derful satisfaction in reducing iDfiamma-
ton, both for man and beast. In cases
of sprains. bruises, old sores, or pain in
the sides. lungs or back no liniment can
be found that will give such iDstantane-
GUS and permanent relief. Every bottle
is fully guaranteed. Price, 25 and SOC.
Sold BY A. B. Jones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Mrs. F. H. Burnham, we are informed
viii in few days start east to visit with
relatives and friends for several weeks.
Mr.. Burnham will remain here until he
gets his business affairs closed up, when
they will take up their abode in the east
ern part of the state. We shall be sorry
to see this estimable family leave.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We learn that the Sharon Springs
Echo has been designated as the official
organ of the alliance in the sixth con-
gressional district.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

"A. L. Greenwood has located his Of
ice and workshop in the Werlich & Ker-
shaw building on Franklin street and is
now better prepared than eyer to wait up
on his customers who may want pumps
and wiudmills.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The young men of our town will give
a social dance at thee hall Christmas
eve. All are cordially invited. Come every
body, young and old, and let US have a
good, old-tashioned time. COMMITTEE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

g. W. Vaughan, former resident of
Ws-Keeney, but now OF Hutchinson,
Kansas, made US brief but Welcome call
last Wednesday morning. Mr.. Vaughan
is the special agent of the Commonwealth
Loan and Trust Company, position he
has held for several years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

e. D. Wheeler has a stock of under
taking goods on the way and will go into
business here. We are also informed
that in all probability he will add stock
of furniture in a couple OF weeks. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We understand that the NJ. Els viii
have Christmas entertainment of some
kind and that ths Presbyterians, Baptists-
and Episcopalians viii unite on pro-
gram for Christmas. We viii give full
particulars as soon as arrangements are
perfected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We notice in the Kansas City Globe
that Hon. Lee Monroe, register OF the Q.
8. land Office at Wa-Keeney, was guest
at the Centropolis last tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

An interesting letter from Collyer
this week and also an interesting commu-
We are always pleased to hear
from our farmer friends on matters of
public interest. No difference if your
views do not accord with ours. We always
respect an honest opinion whether we can
endorse it or not.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

-Cranberries,
Seedless Reisins,
Dried Grapes,
Pure Buckwheat,
Dried Lima Beans, and the best
Colorado Potatoes at reasonable price,
NOW IN STOCK at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

More money" is now the popular
cry. That is what we have been work
ing for these many years. Never did
work for anything else except political
glory, of which we have surplus. 1t is
some satisfaction to see all parties COM
ing on our platform. RHsscH Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
Notice

mere will be meeting OF the stock
holders OF the First National Bank on the
second tuesday in January. at the Bank,
Tor the purpose OF electing 5 directors for
the ensuing year. R. C. WILSON,
Cashier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

1t seems as though our efforts in the
line OF organizing literary society this
winter are not meeting with much sue
cess. We will not find any fault.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

B. s. Eldred, the leading business
man of Cove City, was in Wa-Keeney
yesterday on business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Layer Seedless and loose Muscatel
Raisins already received at Bestor's.
Don't forget to try our recipe for mince
pies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Some people are born kickers and
can't help it. We heard some complaints
this week about the weather being too
VrorD,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

You will always find full line of
California evaporated fruits, canned
goods, ETC., at low prices at Fl. Schultz
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

--"My Darling's Shoes" is the name OF
a new ballad. But "The old mans boot"
is generally considered more touching.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We received very pleasant call last
Wednesday from Mr.. and Mrs. Larso n
and daughter, of Collyer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Marshall & Ufford's store has re-
ceived new coat of paint on the interior
and a general cleaning up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We neglected last week to call at
tention to Cortright's Christmas greet
ing. Be sure and read it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Two more barrels of that same pure,
old-fashioned Buckwheat just arrived
and now in stock at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We learn that there has been a case
Of diptheria in Ogallah this week. Ben
Mapes child is the sufferer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

REMEMBER These goods are fresh and new
REMEMBER, We carry no goods bought at auction
houses or Cheap john stores
REMEMBER Everything in the boot and shoe line is
direct from the factory
REMEMBER, Our dry goods from ST. Joseph, one
of the largest and best houses on the missouri river
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Wilcox is ably represented this week
In the WORLD. Read "Willcox" items.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Remember we make no charges for
church notices of any kind, and will al
ways be pleased to receive them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The Trego County Teachers Associa-
ton will meet in Wa-Keeney, December
Doth. See program.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

There IS not a vacant business house
in Ellsworth, so says the Reporter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

R. B. Forester was III Kansas City
this week with several car loads of cattle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

-Ogallah is making extensive prep
arations for the proper observance of
Christmas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Barring a few colds there is not
much sickness in this locality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

For felt boots, Fubbers and arctics at
low prices go to H. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Mrs. G. ]. Ferris was visiting friends
on the Saline this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Car load of salt at bottom prices.
If b. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Good butter and eggs taken In ex-
change for goods at the highest market
price by II. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The only cheap article on the market
in dried fruit is GRAPES!!! Bestor
has them in stock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

We had nearly all kinds OF weather
this week except a snow storm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Eggs are scarce at four for dime or
twelve for twenty-five cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

VIM. Gregory, of Wilcox, stopped in
Wa-Keeney last Tuesday night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The eastern press speak II the merry
ringing of the sleigh bells.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

j. M. Rinker, of Franklin, was in the
city last Wednesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

= -D.J Wilson, of Glencoe, spent Tues
day night in the city with the boys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

s.. d. Thompson's wife has returned
from her eastern trip and Samuel is at
himself again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Judge Osborn held an adjourned
term of district court at Hays City last
Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

H. NJ. Shaw came up from Ellsworth
last Saturday evening to visit his parents.
He viii remain for some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The Ellsworth Reporter celebrated
its twentieth birthday. last week. The
Reporter is good paper and on solid
basis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Fresh Barrel PICKLES at H. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Fred Kruger has received the ap-
monument Of postmaster at Hays City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Go to H. Schultz for Colorado pota-
toes. will duplicate prices. tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

There are but few cases on the dock
ct for our next term of court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Attorney Hamilton, of Sharon
Springs, was ia Wa-Keeney Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Finest Sorghum Syrup in town at
Fl. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Hon. I. I. Purcell, editor of the
Grainfeld CAP Sheaf and representative
elect from Cove county, was shaking
hands with his numerous Wa-Keeney
friends last Saturday. We might also add
that he INDUCED in few games of the
seductive high five" while he tarried in
this metropolis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

C. Fl. Benson, of Ogallah, was in
town yesterday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

An adjourned term of the Trego
county district court was called yester-
day. The attorneys not being ready, the
cases were continued until the next regu-
lar term.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Our farmers have been sowing wheat
this week.
"A. P. Lawrence was in Hill City last
Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Mrs. A. H. Blair and children started
Monday evening on a several months
visit to Texas. Her many friends hope
that the change will result in the COM
plete restoration of her health, which has
not been good for some time. Mr.. Blair
accompanied them as far as Wichita.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Finest grades of Tea in the market at the lowest price
Try some. Jeies, Preserves and Mnce all FRESH
Maple Syrup PURE. Bnckwheat Flour, guaranteed
PURE All kinds of Dried Fruit, CranberrieS Cof-
fee % cents per pound.
Now notice for few moments and read some of our
prices on above goods: O. O. Tobacco, 25c good plug
Tobacco for 35c; Horse Shoe 45c L. L. Muslin at l2c
Other goods in proportion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

SATURDAY. DECEMBER ID, 1890.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

The Trego County Alliance met IN
special session last Saturday in Wa-Kee-
ney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

Hon. Matt Williams, of Franklin
township, was in Wa-Keeney last Tues
day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

And remember, that we pay for them and get
them as reasonable as any house in Kansas
and sell them at as small profit. We will
not misrepresent goods. If they are not as
represented we will take them back. We
are happy to say our trade is increasing and
believe you appreciate our efforts in trying
to keep up a frst-class emporium. We
certainly appreciate the friends who have
shared their trade with US for eleven long
years and hope and expect to be with you
for eleven more long years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13
IFFrClAL PAPER OF FREGO COUNTY.

coWcx q COSBY. Editors qud Publishers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-12-13

And while we are thinking about these Great Bargains
we must not overlook the fact that immense bills of these
goods are daily sent all parts the county and as our
foreign trade is increasing rapidly it has been found
necessary to import Dutch clerk wait upon the Be-
hemian trade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-21
THE TowN,s EtNANcrs

The last pages of the annual financial
report ~ the town are now being printed
and the report will be in the hands Of the
voters early next week. The selectmen in
their report, which opens the document.
call attention 20 the important permanent
improvements made in the highways and
bridges during the year and suggest the
Importance Of doing thorough and lasting
work m this direction wherever practica.
ole. They think that the listers should
hereafter assess no one whose tax is yearly
ahated. as IL cost the town $50 last year on
account OF such Attachments that otherwise
would have been saved They believe a
saving OF at least 500 can be made II one
OF the listers is elected collector The re.
tention OF Mr. and Mrs Campbell in charge
OF the town farm is recommended At the
beginning OF the year there was cash on
hand amounting to Sj3jg - Out of this
there were paid outstanding bills amount
ing Co SliS9, this sum including Sjgg Of
town agency supplies. The debt Of the
town Is SIS, 800 against Sjl. 1874 a year ago
Payments Of Indebtedness ~ be made the
coming year include one bond Of 5000 (the
first Of the towns bonded debit, two bonds
OF $1,000 each on account Of the Hinsdale
and Chesterfield bridges. and a Vermont
National bank loan Of $500 making $500
in all This calls for tax Of "a cents 10
cents additional, with other resources. will
pay running expenses making a town tax
OF 40 cents. same as last year. There will
be no state tax this year, and the state as
sesses the state school tax Of - cents
The following summary from the treas
urers report shows what the expenditures
OF the year have been in gross items
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-21
Fact. for Advertiser.

George p. Rowell q Co, propretors Of
the American Newspaper Advertising Blu.
reuu, No. 10 Spruce street, New York
have issued pamphlet containing a choice
selection Of newspapers for an advertiser
TO use, who prefers TO confne his advertis-
ing investments to such as are likely TO pay
him best
The catalogue names all the greatest and
all the hest newspapers The selection
made includes every religious. agricultural,
or other class weekly, having regular is
sue Of so many as 10000 copies all the
great monthlies the leading dalies in all
the largest cities, and aims 10 name the
best paper in every county seat having Il
population Of so much as 1000. and every
other town. village or city having so much
as 5000 population provided a paper is
printed which issues as many as a thousand
copies a week. The carefully selected list
is issued by the Oldest, hest equipped. and
one Of the most favorably known Of all the
agencies and is likely 10 invite careful ex-
animation and criticism from both adver-
tisers and publishers
The population Of every place where
newspaper is published is stated in the cat.
alogue; county seats are designated and
the circulation rating accorded to every
paper by the last issue Of the American
newspaper directory, is given. cut Of the
l1,OOO papers named in the directory, only
about 2OO0 are selected; Of these only nine
are issued in the state of Vermont, and
among these our readers will be glad To
know The Phoenix finds prominent place
To this it may be added that only three
publications are included in this list on the
east side Of Vermont, The Phoenix aud The
Household Of Brattleboro, and the Caledo-
nian of St Johnsbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-21
A NEwFANE BOY HoNoRED.

We are glad 10 learn that Mr.. Charles
NJ. Newton of Middletown, Conn, has re
celved the appointment of government
agent OF the postal card works at Birming
ham, Conn Mr. Newton is a Windham
county boy, being a son of the late Judge
Marshal Newton of Newfane, and has been
engaged in the clothing business at Middle.
town since 1872 He was a faithful sol
der OF the late war in Companies |. and c.
FIRST Artillery, 18th Vermont volunteers
and was twice wounded and sent 70 the
hospital. only to return 10 his companv for
duty before his wounds had healed, in pref
erenee to detail in the war department
which he might have had. He was one Of
the two applicants for the Office of most
master of Middletown, but withdrew from
the contest on being offered the above 10
sltion- The Middletown Comm Herald
has the following relative To his appoint
ment
q NJ. Newton received his official appnintrnsnt
IS agent OF the postal card works this morning
The salary Of this Office is S25n ts,r va, ,,,b;G
s as large as that paid 10 the westminster in tIis
HtN. MI Newton will not have to give as lars,. q,
uuilu as ne would had he been appoipte,l nosrU1as
Ter nor VIII he he As closely confined III bis I'M
ucs IL matters not how efficient a plstfuast+i.
n'n9 prove To be-; there IS always a certain class
VINO VIII sfumhlt at the service which il fur
nishe,L All of this Mr. Newton ,,scat..s Tb.r. j.
6puhI 10 b. lively scramble for tile varinus az
n'ts III ANA about the government lnudinr MIR
NtMtoh VIII not be- troubled To- mak. tbes.. ai,.
p l,l.,H-nts The Official plum which h,. has
P,eTS" Is mHch better than the postnaSt-r's
tune 90 az ''H S'"' '''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-21

The judges composing the parnell com
mission have nude up their report aud IL
is in effect a complete exoneratiou Of Mr.
Parnell from the charges alleged against
him by the London Times The commi,
sion find that Mr. Parnell and hi colleagues
were not guilty u advocating physical VIC
lence b. secure the independence Of Ire
land, and that they were not in sympathy
secretly or otherwise. with the Phoenix
Park murderers and other outbreaks Of less
atrocty Pggott's forgery Of the letters
imputed ~ Mr. Parnell i- distinctly ac-
knowledged. The main offence Of which
Mr. Parnell is found guilty is that Of com
bining with his colleagues in 1879 10 pro-
mote an agitation against the payment Of
agricultural rents b. non resident landlords
but this is something which the Irish leader
has never denied, and Of which he ha, no
wish to avoid the responsibility The com
mission in its inception was tory device
- crush Mr.. Parnell and his cause but its
actual result has been 20 vindicate his pa
triotism and 10 assure him more firmly than
ever the confidence and respect Of liberty
lovers the world over