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Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16

a,ed treasures Of literature with
...r Of regret which Vas quiek-
" stined by An eager desire TO 60
TO the aid Of his master. In many places
the primeval forest was impenetrable
without the aid Of axes to clear away
the jungle of underRrowth; or .
swamp necessitated wide circuit;
or a creek raised to sudden inn
portsnce by freshet. defied their eff
forts to make the passage. and the i'm
patent leaders ohafed while precious
hours ran heedlessly away. A night in
June found the little army encamped on
the bank Of . noisy creek In one Of
those park-like spots sometimes found
in the midst of the forest, and almost
encircled by gigantic trees. The creek
was the bed of an ancient river, and the
opposite bank thickly strewn with sand
and boulders among which q few stunted
trees found scanty nourishment.
Through the day the scouts brought in
news of having discovered trail which
indicated the presence of an enemy,
and Gordon of sentinels was placed
around the camp, logs and branches col
lected to form breastworks, fires extin-
guished and all precautions taken to
sr,,ar I'd nf.ainHf Enrnriao-
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
Election Proclamation,

STATE OF KANSAS. THOMAS COUNTY, IS:
The state OF Kansas. To all to whom these
presents shall come. greeting:
Know ye. that |. the undersigned. sheriff of
Thomas county. Kansas. by virtue of the
authority in me vested. do, by this proclama-
ton give public notice that on the Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday i'm NOvembers A.
d. $780, there will be held Il general election.
and the officers at that time 20 be chosen are
as follows, tO-wit:
STATE OFFICERS.
One Chief Justice of the supreme court.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State
One Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
One Auditor of State.
One Treasurer of State.
One Attnrney-General.
One Representative for Sixth congressional
district
Also a vote will be taken on horse joint res
olutiOnS Nos 5andS. proposed amendme ntS
TO the constitution of the state of Kansas.
COUNTY OFF sRS.
One representative for lid district.
tine Probate Judge.
One Clerk of the District Court.
One County super ntendent.
One County Attorney.
One County Commissioner for the first dis
trict.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
One township trustee for each township in
Thomas county.
One township clerk for each township in
Thomas county
One township treasurer IN each TOWNSHIP IN
Thomas county.
Two ojustices of the peace for each township
in Thomas county.
Two constables for each township in Thomas
county.
Ond road overseer in each road district in
Thomas county.
And votes Of electors for said of8cers viii be
received at the polls of each election district
In said county.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand. at my ONCE in the city OF Colby. IN
said county, this Sth day o6 October. A: D.
lSe0, A. SHOWALz1R, Shee59.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION.

HOUSE JOINT RSSOLUTlON No. s.
smendmest to secsk.ns three and twenty .6ve Of
Article Two VI the constitution.
be rcsousd By tie L. g,siatae ot tie SAT- Of Rdnsas
ssth6ds " The ~sssst.ss elected G edrA Aoxss Aersq(
coSe"rT'ng th.rein:
SEsTiox l. The following proposition tn amend
sne constitution OF the s,ate Of kan>as is hereby
submitted To The quzlird eert"rs Of the sisie Tor
their approval or njeciioD. namely: That s-ctUu
thr.e, article two. b~ anended ." that the xsme
shall le.d N follows: Ssciiou 3. The memireis Uf
he legislature shall receive cumls nxaiiun for
:hrir services the sum of thrpe dollars fur each
day actual service any regular sIs,cisl res
Sion, and fifteen reBis f"r ach mile Travelled by
the Usual rrute in going to and ming The
plsr Of meeiiI &; but N" compensation shall lie
siiowed or paid 10 any nemier lor more than
ninety days n any regular srs> ion. nor fur tie
than thIriy days al any special >e>sIoi. And Tia.
- cfi"n twenty-five of article twO br amended
to read as foll VS.: S~cii"p D. All sessions of the
legislature shall lie held he state capital and all
regular sessions shall ie held c. in ,w" y~a's.
crtum-ncing the first Iu. >tlay of lIcc,mlsr "f
'ach alternate year. coni-t,iiig an the first Tues
day Of December. 4. one thousand eight hundred
and ninety.
SiC2 This proposition sl.aiI Lee submitted to the
'e nf hi> state at he general election Of rep
,.rntaiiv,s 10 the lPy i>i"ure iu the year A. ID.
eighteen hun dr, and uireiy. fur their approval or
rejection These y,uing III f.tvor of this PROPOSE
shall hav" written ar printed "n their i'aii,hs
to, The amp,aneuf Ia >ccii"r> tir'e ami Nv MY
ave # attire w" Of tn. cn,'ii"ii n" th-e vot-
ING ay in> tn, sad lr' p">i,'n shall have written
or rr.t.d on their iiallos. "Aga'n>i the .ii' nd
n,.ut to src, ions rhr-e nd iwrnI, ,-v'' of article
iwo "f the c,H>' iuii"r sad i'al"'s shall ie re-
cpjycd nd sid vot.s .hali Ir taken c"unrl, can
va>>.d and returns thereof lie made, III Tie saline
manner .nd in all respects is provided y law in
Of the election "f eniaiives 10 the legs-
isfure.
SIC 3 This resolution shal take effect and Ike in
f,rp from and after its publication in the statute
book.
Approved March I. 1890
] hereby certify thai the foregoing is a true and
co, ret c,,py # the "rigna enrolled resolution now
IN & 10 in INV office and that thr t,I ef! Ct By
in The statute book May 2'th. 18>9
WILLIAM HIGGINS y crptary Oj State.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16

''And il . force OF Americans can Do
raised will you guide us to OswegoF
Ariel wrote quickly: HE - not
there"
mo. nor here either. But he may
return before We get there. No other
aid than ours can reach him, and We
must move 1t oncc; what say you?"
With a joyful Hash in his eyes the boy
| waved q gesture of assent.
''1t is we'll; but you are exhausted
after that long journey; you need rest. "
Ariel rose with an air of impotence
and pointed to the dial Of an old-fash-
ioned clock.
"You are right" said Selwyn; I'VE
have no time to lose. Follow me-"
''Mars' Chawls, said Pete, bobbing his
head into the room, "dars Mars Walter
Renwick wants to see you"
Mars Walter did not stand on cere-
mony, he was In the room Already
tall, lusty, broad-shouldered young feI-
low, with honest blue eyes and smiling
face. The white hand of the studlous
Selwyn suffered total eclipse In the
grasp of his friend, and was shaken with
the energy of a genuine affection.
"You are the very man wished but
did not expect to see," said Selwyn, cor
daily.
''What new idea hast thou got in that
students head of thine, Charley?" asked
the other, laughing. ''Or dost thou
need my help to constru" a problem in
euclid or to find a missing Greek guam
tity? am the man, provided can see
my way to it along the barrel of a rife"
"You are nearer the mark than you
aimed, Walter; for the idea in my STU
dents head, as you call it, is rifles and
men-aye, a thousand if they can be
had"
by Jove! this likes me WE'LL" cried
Renwick, rubbing his hands and gazing
eagerly at his friend; "but where is the
enemy? Of course, need not ask who
he is. There are only two kinds,
French and Indian, and they are
usually found together. Would that
we could exchange them for English
men; we could then sleep sound O
nights, knowing that they were asleep
too. But whom have we here? By his
complexion he might be a mixture of
both our enemies; or is he student of
divinity preparing his first sermon un-
der thy dictatior?'
'sNay, you are far from the mark now.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
Skerif's Sale.
Sherif's Sale.
STATE 5,Eon.! OF Kansas a ,ss.
Jane B. Porter, Pltff.

H'seS ~ ''s''
STATE TE6s.s OF kdASsAs'sss do'a
Jane b. Porter, Pitt.
vs..
James w. Denney and Ruth A. Denney. L. L..
French and X. l.. Riddle. Defendants
By virtue of an order of sale TO me directed
and delivered. issued out of the clerks office
or the district court OF Thomas county. state
of Kansas. in the above entitled action. Will
OH Saturday, the 1st day of November. lssO,
between the hours of O'Clock u m. and p.
m of said day. at rhe front door of the court
house in the city of Colby, in the county and
state aforesaid, offer at public sale and sell 10
the highest bidder. for cash in nand, all the
following described real property, situated In
the county of Thomas and stSte OF Kansas, to-
wit:
The northeast quarter of section swo q In
township seven "a south. of range thirtv-six
C36) west, containing l60 acres more or less. as
per the U. s. survey.
The above described real property levied
upon and to be sold as the property OF the
abOve-named defendants. in pursuance OF
decree OF foreclosure in the above entitled nc
ton. "A. SHOWALrEn,
Sherin's once. Colby, Kans.. oct: !: 1SeO.
LEsSENoIR + LoAR,
- AttorneyS for Plaintiffs.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16

You LOVE YOUR MASTER, BOYY
my IrIena. lac boy Is mute, ana the
writing on the table contains his an
swers to my questions. But time
presses, and ! must explain my plans,
or rather ask your aid to form them"
He then proceeded to give a rapid
sketch of the situation, to which Rem
wick listened with eager attention, 90
casionally interrupting to ask q ques-
ton or to curse the apathy of the En-
glish commanders.
'The alternative is ours" added Sell
wyn, in conclusion, Ito help Mercer to
defeat the enemy at Oswego, or leave
him to his fate, with the certainty Of
hearing the Indian war-whoop in the
Mohawk Valley"
''You are right; we must help our
sels es," said Renwick, 81 returned from
Albany last night, and there was no
sign Of military preparation there; not
SO much as rumor Of approaching aid
from the sea-board. The season is ad-
vancing, and it will require two weeks
at least to raise volunteers and to pre-
pare for the campaign; then the long
march through the forest must be slow
and cautious; but there is yet time.
Come, let US be up and doing"
And when all is ready, this boy
will guide US to the scene of action, y
added Selwyn.
81 brung de boss fo' you, Mars
Chawls," said Peter, as the young men
prepared to depart; "but whar will l
keep de toofless gennelman?'
''Toothless! what do you mean?"
''If he isn't toofless why don't he
talk?" responded the philosophic dar-
ky.
"Ariel, will find something to 90
cupy your time when return; for the
present, rest and amuse yorrself as you
can"
"Dar dey goes" muttered Pete. look
ing after the two gentlemen, land dars
allus some muss bout dem Frenchmen
and de yaller niggcr what helps 'em to
rob de hen roosts and burn de houses.
'Clar TO goodness lis 'nuH "a make a
colorei councilman retire from public
life altogedder."
Charles Sclwyn's mother was an in
valid who seldom left her room, and his
father. who had spent the greater part
OF his life in the British army until
superannuated by wounds and exposure
in many climes, was sinking into second
childhood.
Arlei was therefore left to himself,
ana Tor lack OF other employment turned
70 the books with which the room was
noerally provided. and took his first
oraught OF the well-spring of know
iedge, which he found so sweet that he
returned to it again and again and found
that balm for anxious thought which
nothing else affords.
for the next two weeks Selwyn was
absent securing .he country for volun-
teers and arms, until he found himself
at the head of band of two hundred
men. all Of whom had seen service as In
dian lighters or in the army: while war
party of Mohawk warriors under a Young
chief named Brant swelled the force TO
about three hundred and fifty men. On
beautiful morning in May, 1855, Sell
wyn and Rcnwick reviewed their troops
on bank Of the Mohawk river, and
while tho dew yet fingered on the grass
began the march % the relief At
! Oswego. guided By tie hall-hees1,
Who relinquishea the Hewlv-1iseev.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
CHAPTER VI.


VOLUNTEERS TO THE RESCUH.
Sir William johnson, having decided
to proceed with all despatch to Albany
to confer with the authorities on the
subject Of relieving the fort at Oswego,
returned to his home the next morning
to make preparations for journey
which, in those days, was long and per
.ilous, and only to be made on horseback.
Before leaving his nephew, however, he
gave him much sound advice on the fol-
ly of wasting his time in study when
the times demanded men of action in
arms or politics. He had no doubt, he
said, that he could easily obtain for his
young relative civil appointment un-
der the provincial government, or a
commission in the British army-the
former being in his mind preferable as
it afforded opportunities of lucrative
,preferment. Selwyn promised to give
the matter though tful consideration and
to devote more attention to public
affairs, with which the baronet had to
content himself, and departed with the
belief that his nephew would soon real
ize the value of his prudent counsels.
No sooner had the sound of his horses
hoofs died away in the distance than
Selwyn summoned the Indian boy and
horan tn iptarrnrG.n him about his
Conversation would have been attended
with much difficulty if the answers were
Conveyed in the mute language Of signs,
OF which Selwyn was ignorant. but
Arlel had learned to write with the aid
of Jabe's wife and his own quick per-
ception.
Selwyn asked his questions in French,
and was surprised to find the answers
written in English, in style at once
simple and graphic.
''You are skillful with the pen. Ariel"
remarked Selwyn. when he had read the
narrative of the voyage on the river;
shut what think you of Marden's
chances Of success in this dangerous
venture?"
The boy shook his head mournfully.
.sYour master comrlends you to my
protection" continued he, land / &C
cept the trust. But you know the con-
dition of the fort and the danger which
threatens it. Marden may return in
safety and successful in his mission; but
that win not save the fort; without re-
snforcements it must fall, and there In
nothing 70 be expected from these En-.
Slish generals: It were folly to think of
II They VIII not stir, and IL they did. is
= doubtful II they would Be in time.
Ycu love yoar master. boyr Arisl
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
BEoGs' LIVER PILLS

are put up in two sizes large and small
They are giving wonderful satisfaction,
as laxative and regulator. They dn no'
gripe or leave the bowels constipated
Try one box and YOU will use no other
Sold and warranted by Martin s. Hamp
ton. {;
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-20.4 454.
Land Office at Obcrlin, Kansas.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
tiOn to make final proof ir support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Judge of the district court or in his alb
'sence before the clerk thereof. Thomas coun-
ty. at Colby. Kans.. on October 18th, 1899, viz:
ALBERT v. SPURGIN,
II E No 419S, for the sel4 seclS twp9s range32w
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton OF said land. viz: William H. Smith and
Emery Bond. of Colby. Kans.; Christian JAG
OLSON and Jefferson Barry. of ThurfOrd. kas.
9-ll.25Sw CYRUS ANDERSON, Register.
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION--20459.
,Land Office at Oberln Kansas

Sept. Sth, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
10 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the
probate judge and eX-Officio clerk of the pro-
bate court of Thomas county Kansas at Colby
Kansas on Nov. s. 1880 viz:
CHARLES A. CARLSON,
n E No 224l for the sci, sec ,, town 9s range
33w.
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: David f. Misner.
aud Ruben d. Misner. of Colby. Kansas; and
Crockett &. Bales and w. C. Fugare, of Thur
fOi Il. Kansas.
9-1i-25+6T CYRUS ANDERSON Register
Thomas County cat., 1890-10-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.-2O Gl7


October 9Th. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
Ss G c aae and na f sS proo a will Ihepoa he
fore the probate judge and ex-offcio clerk OF
the probate Court Of Thomas cOnnty, Kans {.
at Colby, Kansas. on Nov. ~. 1s9o. viz:
FRANCISCO WILLIAMS.
II E No 4G15 for the nell sec "A town 9s range
34w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence on and cultivation Of
said land. viz: Randolph Jones. Milton Jones.
Kansas.
CYRCS ANDERSON, Register
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -2O604
Land Office at Oberlin Knns.
October &. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof on her claim, and
that said proof will hr made bef ere the judge
of the district court or or in his absence before
at Colby, Kansas on Nov -. 1oyO. viz:
CATHARINE FROUZ.
abandoned wife of Jacob FrOuZ)
II E 5s25 for the nell sec g.. town 9s. range 36w
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upnn and cultiva
ton of said land viz: Ole Olsen. John G. Pat
tison. Carl S. Hoover, Edward Pickard, all OF
Kuka, kanS.
CYRUS AEDERsON, Register.
Publication Notice.
In the Justice court of Morgan township.
Thomas county. state OF Kansas.
Before j. A. Mckillip, Justice of the Peace.
J. NJ. Brady, Plaintiff,
vs..
G. Herberger and Dorothy Herberger, Defen
dants
You and each of you will take notice thai
J. NJ. Brady has heretofore filed his bill OF
particulars in the Justice Court above named
against q. Herbergcr and Dorothy Herb. .rYer
as defendants. and that you and each of you
must answer said pet ton on or before the
I'D day of November. or said bill OF particu.
lars will be taken as true and judgment rem
dered against you for the sum OF thirty.Siy
dollars 1876 OJ) with per cent interest thereon
and for the foreclosure of the attachment
therein levied, and the property therein at
tached sold to satisfy the said Judgment costs
LESSENGER s. LOAR.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
Attest-JANES A. MCKILLIP,
10-9,294 Justice of the Peace.
The advocate., 1890-07-30

and his friends are using good deal Of Vances
old Democratic thunder and capturing "a number
VI VAncc's old followers in an effort tO get con
troll Ot The Democratic machine Tor thelr own
benefit. Take The case in my own district.
The Wilmington MCsaenOfr OF the 18Th Inst,
shows how things stand there 20 this time. II
says,
dn the Fifth district, our old friend Captain
Badly Williams has been nominated. While he
rs an Alliance man and was supported by them,
be was supported by the Democrats also tOh
very great extent who were not 10 the Alliance,
nc had n big following I'm the towns ana among
nOn-Alllunce Democrats. Ills Dig majority u lhe
result of an excellent canvass, aided ny many
active and influential Democrats not members on
The Alliance One Of the leading men Of tle dls-
trlet, Mr. John w. Hays, Of oxford, one OF the
pWegt and best OF meW scholarly lawyer Otnhe
abilities and Of exalted principles, nominated
Captain Williams In the convention. 40 rehlly
his nomination by so handsome "A majority was
not the spocal triumph OF the Alliance as such,
ms ID is represented In the northern papers.
"Captnin Williams rs described aS u venerable
old farmer with iay-Geedln his hair hud IN known
as Uncle Badly. They say the FARMERS lllsl
banged out NJ opposition Win MN ana pnItnelr
man In scoring great triumph lie was sup
ported as we have said, by the Democrats not ll
the Alliance In great numbers Captain Williams
ls not nm old man, but about ~ years OH, ~ NOT
much OF n farmer, but good rlllf0nd president,
u successful man Of business
supposed farmers. None others are allowed ~
enter los secret folds. But II is mn alliance Of
free, white men, who are neither blind nor ln-
patriotic neither consumed by mad ambition
nor reckless spirit. They will neither seek 10
break up The grand, party OF principle nor 10 dc,
feat The foremost politician ana statesman or
North Carolina, whose gold has been tested In
the hottest fires"
$50 You see" continued Mr.. lradneId, "thc
most rahid democratic paper In North Carolina
feels perfectly satisfied That nm organization
which selects u candidate for Congress who Is
not much Of farmer, but u good railroad presl.
dent Can be safely trusted 'tO do right and
mot to break up thegrand party 0fprinClplc nor To
defeat the foremost politician Of North Carolina.
am satisfied that If Polk finds that Vance Is TOO
strong for him Inside the party he will stand by
Vance for reelection. The only difference be-
tween them Is that which existed between the
two rivals for the hand OF one girl, when the I'M
successful fellow objected tO the marriage Of the
other on the ground that he wanted that gal
himself There isn't q better democrat In North
Carolina than Colonel Polk. His whole record
points that way'
The advocate., 1890-07-30
Excurslon Rates to Eastern Resorts.

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The ADVOCATE, sixteen pages 81
The advocate., 1890-07-30
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness, Hay FeverA New
Home Treatment.

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Sufferers are not generally aware that
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Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
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