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Teachers Association.

Teachers Association met at Wa
Keeney, Saturday, February 21st 1891.
Paper by A. d. Crooks, subject, State
Teachers Association" confined princi-
pally to solid work. Debate: Resolved
that the State should furnish the text
books for public schools" Affirmative
A. d. Crooks and A. E. McCollum and
the negative by h Harlan and A. s. Pea
cock. Affirmative took the ground of
cheapness and that the children would
always be supplied with the necessary
books and that it was the states duty to
do so, citing Minnesota and several cities
where district ownership was IN force.
Negative took the ground that state
ownership meant state uniformity, and
state uniformity, the confscation of
$4,000 now IN use; a state compilation
or purchase of copy right a state printers
plant, multiplication of officers, oppor-
tunities for fraud, and cited California
as a sample Of the experiment, holding
the ground that the best solution was
district or county ownership with county
uniformity. No decision rendered. Ad-
journed until March 21st-
b. HARLAs, Secretary.
4. s. PEACOCK, President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
Prayer Necessary.

A laughable thing took place at a re-
vival meeting in Smith Center recently.
The minister noticed Jack Stewart in
one OF the seats looking as though he
needed religion or square meal, so he
stepped up to him and asked him if he
was a Christian. 'tNo SIR" said he 81
am the editor of democratic paper in
this place" 'Then in the name of God
let us pray, replied the devout minister.
@So0ttsuiEle Nezys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

We had the pleasure of spending a
couple Of days in Topeka this week and
of course called on the Legislature. As a
whole the lower house is about az average
so far as appearances show. The senate
is about an average. Among the leaders
of the house were Reeder, of Ellis, Heber,
of Meade and Brown of somewhere In the
eastern part of the state. Reeder and
Heber have seats together and but little
goes on that they do not carefully scruti-
nize- Reeder is one of the most useful
members of the house and an acknow-
lodged leader. King, of Trego, was sick
and we did not get to see him. He doesn't
do great deal of talking but we were
informed that there were few members
of the house who did better or more con-
sientious work. We also met Duncan
of Pumpkin" and the celebrated Sam
Woods" Sam is nota member of the
Alliance but he is helping shape legisIa-
ton just the same or at least trying to.
Webb, of Shawnee, does the most talking.
We saw Chief Clerk Rich but be didn't
see us or If he did be was probably asham-
ed to be seen shaking hands with us on
the floor OF the house and didn't recog-
nize us. He seemed to be full of business.
1. T. Purcell, from Cove is only delegate
but keeps close watch of the proceedings
and Is thoroughly posted upon all that is
going on. If Ike. had the opportunity to
talk he would certainly be heard from and
would have great deal of influence as he
Is decidedly popular. We met Sam Klien,
a former resident of Wa-Keeney. Mr..
Klien was attending the legislature in the
capacity of witness against Judge Bot
kin. He thinks he would ike to come
back to Wa-Keeney. We met R G. Kes-
sler, Of The pension department and were
shown many courtesies by him. He isn't
stuck up little bit because he lives In
~Topeker" and takes a genuine pride In
showing his "coyote friends" around. We
would rather have missed the whole leg
islature than r G. We occupied a seat
on the floor (no We don't mean that of
the house IN what is called the STAY" row
set apart for delegates. This gave rs
fine opportunity to see everybody with
out turning around. But little has been
done and Il now looks as though this leg
islature would be almost barren OF results.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
As Others See Us.

The following is from ". S. Tilton in
the Osborne Farmer. We think there is
considerable solid truth and few grains
refrigeration contained therein. With
reference to the advantages likely to
accrue to US in the possession of a mill,
We think the necessity has been fully
realized for some time, and it has not
been our fault entirely that the matter
has not materialized sooner. When it
comes to giving bonus in aid of any
enterprise We wish to know that we are
receiving something tangible in return.
We now think We see our way clear and
are prepared to act. As to Wa-Keeney
being only skeleton of her former
greatness" is a clear case of hyper
bole, an unwa-ranted exaggeration of the
facts. We are willing to allow some
poetic license but don't want truth entire
ly sacrificed to sound. Wa-Keeney is a
better city to-day than at any time Bro.
Tilton had the honor 1--WE use this word
advisedly) of residing here. Here is
what he says:
"Wa-Keeney has needed Touring mill
for ten years. Arrangements have been
made to give her one in running order
before August LIST next. In our judgment,
the town, through all these years, has
lacked One-third of doing the volume Of
business which would have been hers
with good Touring mill. This lesson
We have preached to her week in and
week out. 1t did not go UNDECIDED Her
people talked it over year after year.
Reduced now to mere skeleton of her
former greatness, a mill must be had to
prevent the disintegration of her bones"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
A Paper For The Million.

THE WESTERN RURAL AND American
SroCKKAE is one of the oldest and ablest
farm journals published IN this country,
and none is more fully identified with the
best interests Of the agricultural classes
1t deals not only with the farm but NOR.
especially with the farmer. Its columne
are devoted to subjects involving hters
allure and science and its aims are for the
promtion and elevation Of the social and
economic condition OF the farmer AID
his family. The RURAL advocates
physical culture and mammal training as
well as intellectual endowment. It be
Eeves thot the State owes to the citizen
the right to such an education as shall
lit him for self-reliant citizenship and
that our public school system should be
enlarged along the more practical lines.
In short TIE RURAL Is a freside COM
pani0n as well as a helper In the affairs
OF farm life Subscription price $50
per year. For free sample copies address
NMaos GzoReK, les Clark ST. Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
4 RTICS-Men's, S1.20.
CSC.
Abdominal Corsets, S1.20.

15c.
OOLLARS-Linen, 12c.
Curling tongs, 16c.
Cabinets. &c.
Carpet binding, 19c
Crochet hooks, &c.
Cambridge oil cloth.
Cuffs, celluloid, 2Se.
Carpet slippers,
Curtains with fixtures.
Caps, mems, 34c and up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
Announcement
Respectfully,
OLD HUSTLER.

TIE UNION PACIFIC, ''The Overland
Route" has completed the widening OF
the guage between Ogden and Pocatells
from narrow guage to standard guage.
Commencing October 10th through
trains composed OF Pullman Palace
Sleepers, free reclining chair cars and
day coaches will be run between Salt
Lake City and Butte.
E. L. LoNAx,
Al Gen1 Pass. Ag,t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

A New York preacher recently gave
SIX reasons why Lazarus was aPoor man,
and stated that he felt assured that there
Was a seventh reason, but he had been
unable to think Of it. He asked his hear
ers to help him find IT, and If is said on
competent authority that seven business
men IN the congregation struck 1t at
once. They whispered audibly, %He
didn't advertise.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

nRESS stays. &c and 12c doz.
NRESS shields, 10c pair.
Dolls. 25e, 74c, Csc and 81.
Darning cotton, lie card.
Darning worsted. lie card.
Dickies, 15c.
Dictionary, Websters Unabr'd, S2.2;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Walter and Roy Carson have returned
from Sedalia, Mo-, where they have been
taking a special course In stenography
and type writing The boys have made
commendable progress and all they need
now is practice to attain greater speed.
The BOYS are both steady and industri-
Gus and we have every reason for
thinking they will merit success.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

We intended to mention the visit of
James Kelly last week and hurg the copy
on the hook but by some means it was
misplaced Mr.. Kelly spent several days
here visiting old friends. He has weak
ness for Wa-Keeney which may In time
draw him back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Not one Of our exchanges has made
the statement that "the peach binds are
killed" Surely things are coming our
way and we may look for large immi-
grafton next season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

The vandals who have almost entire
" demolished Bluford Williams resi-
dence on the soath side of the track will
be severely dealt with if discovered. An
example viii surely be made Of the
guilty parties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Bartlett Minott. who was appointed
land inspector of this district shortly
after the beginning of Harrison's ad-
ministration, is now the inspector for
the entire state with headquarters at
I,arned.-DfgktoH f0HyHal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Our competitors out of business We think this Great large
enough for all We do sell goods Prices and thew must
follow suit or be read the our time employed
In looking after trade. WE ARE HERE TO STAY We are
not trying to trade We satisfied propose to have all
our mail addressed M o. WaKeene Kansas years come
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Sam Robinson, of Gibson, was mar
ried to Jennie S. Anderson last Thursday.
The bride came here from st. ClairvilIe,
Ohio and was met at the train by the
groom A charivan was INDUCED IN by
some of the boys, who made the most
hideous noises We ever heard In our life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Plant nothing but Laudreth's gar
den seeds. Always fresh and reliable.
c.. G.. BESToR. Sole Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Who would live in Indiana? They
had destructive tornado there one day
this week which demoralized buildings,
killed stock and created havoc generally.
In Illinois, Missouri and Iowa the mud is
two feet deep, and in the eastern states
the freshet is getting in is disastrous
work In California there has been no
rain for six months and In Washington
there has been nothing but rain for six
months. About the only decent climate
We know of is right here in western
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Editor Sweet took trip to the east
and Missouri this week to hunt up
location to move his paper to. We hope
he nay find field of gold-Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

The two houses have agreed upon
$4,000 as the amount TO be appropriated
to fuanish seed grain to the destitute
farmers Of western Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

H. ]. Hille received telegram one
day this week announcing the dangerous
illness of his brother David Hille in
Washington. On account of business
here absolutely demanding his attention
at present MIR. HilIe could not go to his
brother.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

e. W. Brown would like some red
Kaffir corn for seed. Tn ose having it to
spare please leave the same at F. s.
Diebold's and get the cash for it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

The SentiHeI-Herald, of Scott City
has suspended because it could not gel
the county printing at legal rates.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Hon. Lee Monroe, of the Q. s. land
Office, Wa-Keeney, Kansas, was attend
ing court in Hill City last week.-HiH
City Tires.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

The rumor Is abroad that Senator
Hill P. Wilson will be the next receiver
of the Q. S. land office and that it viii
not be long until he is installed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Spring has come. The Buffalo Park
and Quinter base ball clubs crossed bats
last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Mrs 8. NJ. Hutzel spent Sunday
with her relatives here, returning to Wa
Keeney Sunday evening. Hays City
Sentinel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

We will write up the court house
ring some of these days soon. Forbear-
ance has ceased to be a virtue with US.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1891.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Mrs B. J. F. Hanna Is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. B. F. Morgan, at Riley
Center. Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

". F. Barber, one OF our Riverside
subscribers, took advantage of the fine
weather and came to town Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Geo. Baker was in Junction City
several days this week attending meet
ing of the grand lodge a. o. Q. W.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Misses Ella Magrane and Ida Cass
are taking a course Of short hand from
Rev. Hughes.-FYee Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Mrs. NJ Alsop returned Friday morn
ing from a weeks visit to her daughter
Mrs. C. E. Remington, of Hays City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Miss Lizzie Matthews returned from
Salina last Friday where she had been
visit ing Miss Grace Osborn,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Baptist Covenant meeting this (Sat-
urday) afternoon at 2 o'clock p. N.
Preaching tomorrow morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Nothing special going on, but our
streets were full of people nevertheless
last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

-@One Way Out" to be found in this
issue, should be read by every body.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Although there has been considerable
sickness lately there has not been death
in Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Some of our farmers have been sowing
oats this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

&C. q. Benson, of Ogallah, was In
the metropolis Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Capt. Joseph Runyon. of Adair, was
in town last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Quite a number Of school marms in
town last Saturday on account of the
teachers meeting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
Through sleeper to ST. Louis.

Commencing Sunday, Feb. lst, 1871, a
through Pullman Palace Sleeper will be
run from Salt Lake City and Ogden 10
st. Louis via Denver and Kansas City
over the Union Pacific and Missouri
Pacific Railways. 3-15
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Buy your good, old-fashioned tom-
my at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Bulk Garden Seeds for sale at
Brooks. Fresh stock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Tomorrow Sunday win be the first
day of March.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Just received at Brooks, new spring
stock of dry goods, the latest styles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Otis B. Kessler and Prof f. B. Acre
came down from Collyer Saturday even
ing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

S. s. Harvey, of Ogallah, was in
Wa-Keeney, Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

"A. ". Purinton, OF Banner, was in
Salina several days this week on business
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

cOWIcK& WEIGH. Editors andPu6fshers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

DIR. F. II. Conger returned to Kansas
City Thursday evening after two weeks
visit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Go to Brooks for your hardware.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Embroidery cotton, &c spool.
Lar mufners.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

"A number of the ladies met with
Mrs. Metz last Thursday evening, Febru-
airy 18th and organized their society. The
following were elected: Miss Hattie
Burroughs, president; Mrs. s. NJ. Hutzel,
vice-president; Miss Ida Blackburn, sec
rotary. The next meeting will be held
next Monday evening at Z. 80 p. m. at the
residence of Mrs. F. s. Diebold. All
ladies who wish to join the society are
cordially invited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
Are still Receiving and Disposing of Immense In
voices of Goods

You tell who Buys and Sells goods who the Trade
where Uncle Ben Sellers unload the Boxes They marked -"
u and Unod Unpacked and Sold the Opera House
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

OFFICIAL PAPER OF TREGO COUNTY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

Our sales have been than Double what hoped expected
The shrewd best buyers the best posted best Judges goods those
who are looking for bargains our best patrons
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

The Business Mems Literary met
last Tuesday evening at the Office OF C. A.
Hoar. W. E. Saum was chairman. The
question for debate was the Prohibi-
tory law of Kansas and was participated
in by Schuyler Opp and G. E. Cosby on
the affirmative and 4. D. Crooks and f.
S. Diebold on the negative. The deci-
sion was in favor of the affirmative by a
two to one vote. The amendment to tie
constitution providing for the election of
a chairman to serve ninety days was car
RED. The following officers were then
elected: John A. Nelson, president; A. D.
Crooks, vice-president; W. II. Damn, sec
rotary. Crooks, Cosby and Opp were
elected as program committe for the en-
suing month. The interest is unabated
and this was one of the best meetings
held by the society.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

IGAFETY Pins No. 2, &c paper.
IOAFETY Pins No. 8, &c paper.
Senm, &c to Ice per yard.
Slides for belts, Zoe.
Shoes, we lead the county.
Silk mitts, Sic.
Stay binding, white, all widths.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

We announced last Spring that We
were intending to give the farming CON-
munity write up. We didn't do it and
it is the only time we have failed to do as
we agreed. The reason of the failure was
the strong wind last spring which literal
ly blew the wheat out of the ground. We
did not care to meet the farmers with
such picture of desolation on every hand.
We will make no new promises but unless
providentialy hindered We will endeavor
to make our promise of year ago good.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

We inadvertently failed to mention
". F. Moser at the proper place, Mr..
Moser does all kinds of watch and clock
repairing and is good workman. We
also neglected the name of A. T. Green
wood, dealer in pumps and windmills. In
the line OF repairing Mr.. Greenwood is
a natural mechanic and can do anything
that anybody else can. If We have
omitted any other it was unintentional
We have thought it best to defer
any mention OF the professions, court
house ring, ETC., until our next issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28

1t is indeed refreshing to note the
alacrity with which the legislature, both
houses, reach ont for those powerful and
wealthy monopolists known as publishers
of country newspapers, while weak and
feeble organizations, battling for the
mere right of existence, such as railroads.
mortgage companies, foreign insurance
companies etc. are considerably let alone.
What great things are done in the name
of reforml The newspaper men had DO
lobby. They didn't care. They are all
wealthy and are only laboring for glory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-02-28
Loold at This! It Tells!

ID UBBERS, gents, SIC.
ICUBBERS, ladies, Csc.
Rubbers, Misses, 32c.
Ribbon, best assortment in town.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15
No Flies,

Now that the flies are gone and the dust
is settled, you will find it to be a splendid
time to have your house and barnes painted
if you want a good frst-class job DONE
Paint is cheap and oil is cheaper than it has
ever been known to be since linseed oil has
been made. Remember before you buy to
go to Saur & Balsley's drug and paint store
and get prices. They have a large stock of
all kinds of paints in almost every shade and
color that is made which they are very anx-
ious to sell before the winter sets in, and in
order to do this you will find that they will
give you very close prices on good first
class paints, that which they can and do
warrant to give entire satisfaction, and to
withstand the most severe tests which can be
applied as to durability and finish. They
also handle ready mixed paints in small
packages for family use for painting tables,
chairs, and all kinds of household furniture.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15
H' 1ts NON On1Ohb
Ag't Mutual Benefit.
Crushed by a Falling Tree.

M. Teeple, living in West Napoleon, was
severely, if not fatally. injured last Satur-
day by falling tree.
He was in the employ of Charley Bruner,
at the time of misfortune cutting timber
near Malinta. A tree had been partially
felIed, having struck against smaller tree.
While cutting down the latter the larger one
suddenly fell, striking Mr.. Teeple and pin
ming him to the earth. His companion was
compelled to cut the log in two before the
unfortunate man was liberated. While so
doing the mans suffering was Intense, and
it was with all sincerity that he implored
his rescuer to knock him in the head.
He was Immediately taken to Napoleon
and medical aid summoned. His abdomen
was found to be crushed and other internal
injuries sustained. There are but little
hopes entertained for his recovery
Mr.. Teeple has been playing in hard luck
Of late. But a few months since he had leg
broken at the gravel pit from which he had
not as yet recovered when the latter mis-
fortune befell him.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15
Called to the Bar.

1t is a cup brim full of congratulations
that we extend to Mr.. Fred Prentis, of this
city. He. with 5Sothers, were examined in
legal lore last Tuesday and Wednesday and
Mr.. p. is one of the 50 admitted, having
failed. The examination was rigid one,
which, within itself, is good recommends
ton for any one passing it.
Mr.. Prentis is a Henry county boy who
received his education through his own in
dividual efforts, and with such a starter,
success in the law business is certainty.
But this fact does not deter US from extend
ing him our heartiest congratulations and
wishing him the success" aforesaid.
We underst tand that he will make Napo-
leon his home and will nail up his shingle
in tht near future.