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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

chant and the blacksmith were the only
residents. The country about was
thickIy settled, however, and trade was
always good. Before the merchant en-
gagged me he announced that l would
have to sleep in the store o nights, and
that unless l had pluck enough to de-
fend the place against marauders he
did not want me at any price.
He showed me shotgun, revolver,
and spring gun, which were used, OF
on hand to be used, to defend the
place, and the windows were protected
with stout blinds, and the doors by
double locks. The close of the war had
drifted bad population into Indiana.
The highways were full of tramps. and
there were hundreds of men who had
determined to make q living by some
other means than labor. Several at
tempts had been made to rob the store,
and it had come to pass that no clerk
wanted to sleep there alone.
The merchant seemed satisfied with
answers I gave him, and on a certain
Monday morning I went to work. The
same night a store about four miles
away was broken into and robbed, and
the clerk seriously wounded. Two
nights later three horses were stolen in
our neighborhood. At the end of the
week q farmer who was on his way
home from our store was robbed on the
highway.
If I had not been light sleeper from
habit these occurrences would have
tended to prevent too lengthy dreams as
Hay in my little bedroom at the front
of the second story. The revolver was
always placed under my pillow, and the
shotgun stood within reach. The spring
gun was set about midway of the lower
floor. It was double barreled shotgun,
each barrel containing big charge of
buckshot, and the man who kicked the
string and discharged the weapon would
never know what hurt him.
It did not seem possible that any one
could break into the store without arous-
ing me. There was no door to my room,
and after the people in the neighbor-
hood had gone to bed 1 could hear the
slightest noise in the store. I had
looked the place over Cor a weak spot
and had failed to find it, but my own
confidence came near proving my de-
struction. I should have told you in
describing the store that just over the
spot where we set the spring gun was
an opening through which we hoisted
and lowered such goods as were stored
for time on the second floor. When
not in use this opening was covered by
q trap door.
Toward evening on the tenth day of
my clerkship hoisted up lot of pals
and tubs, and had just finished when
trade became so brisk that 1 was called
TO wait upon customers. Later on saw
that had left the trap door open, and ]
said to myself that would let it go IN
I'll I went to bed. The store had the
only burglar proof safe for miles around,
and it was customary for the farmer
who had hundred dollars or so to
leave it with us. He received an en-
velops in which to enclose it, and he
could take out or put in as he liked.
On this evening four or five farmers
came in to deposit, and as I afterward
figured up we had about $1,000 in the
safe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
The Unprofitable Eirel Tower.

The stockholders in the Eiffel Tower
enterprise are feeling blue just now in
consequence of the steady diminution Of
their receipts. In the season now clos
ing 665, 600 francs were taken In. The
cost of keeping the tower open was
$50, 900 francs, and 300, 600 more were
spent for repairs. Next year the small
profits Of this year viii be wiped out, it
is expected, and q considerable deficit
Will appear in place of it. In view Of
this probability, los, 900 francs were re-
served for future use from the profits Of
the exhibition wear.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
A Tattoed Sailor.

A son of Neptune is in prison in
Philadelphia. While his ship was in
quarantine the pest-house physician
ordered the crew vaccinated. One sailor
refused to submit on the ground that it
was barbarous outrage to deface the
human form divine, and he would not
have his person so marred. They in
sisted, he resisted. He whipped four
men, but at last they got him in prison
and tied him down, when he begged
the doctor to vaccinate him where it
would not show. In searching for q
quiet, retired spot, not already pre-
empted, they found tattooed on the
tar's breast, in red and blue, ship un-
der full sail, the goddess of liberty on
his right arm, the American coat-of-
arms and girl on his left, a foul an
Choir over his heart, the American flag
on his back, the signs of the zodiac
round his waist, and the rest of his cut
icular territory all bespangled with
stars, crescents, anchors, and mer-
maids. The doctor vaccinated the sem
bitive sailor on the end of his nose, the
pnly unoccupied place he could find
On his person.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

was ever more hopelessly stranded than a
wrecked constitution, whether its disaster be
the product of some formidable malady, or
that slow, premature decay that seems to
fasten upon some constitutions without ap-
parent adequate cause. An excellent means
of checking this gradual drain of the sources
of vitality is the beneicent tonic, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which promotes digestion,
enriches the blood, and gives substance as
well as stamina to an enfeebled frame. Con-
stipation, feebleness of the kidneys and
bladder, fever and ague and rheumatism,
are among the bodily ailments which it rem
edies promptly and thoroughly. Persistence
In its use is well merited by it.
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"Pll give the cussed thing few more
trials" said the first man, and l heard
him working away again. My eyes
could not have told me the number of
robbers, but my ears had. There were
three of them, and they were no boubt
desperate and determined men. They
spoke of bringing me down to open the
safe, as if no resistance was anticipated
or taken into account Indeed, they
might well reason that they had me at
their mercy. The rain was now falling,
the night was very dark, and q pistol
shot in the store could not have been
heard in either of the dwellings,.
If they had reflected that I might be
armed they would have offset it with
the fact that was boy of Is, with .
girls face and probably a girls nerve.
1 don't deny that l was a bit ratified,
and that my lip would culver in spite of
me, but was at the same time fully
determined to protect the store if it cost
me my life. How to get at the fellows
was what bothered me, but that trouble
was soon solved.
"There," whispered the man at the
combination as he let go of it, Il won't
fool here another minute. That kid
knows the combination, and we can
make him work it. Come on"
They were coming up stairs. The
best place for me would be at the head
of the stairway. The stairs had half
turn in them, and I would fire upon the
first man who came within range. 1
heard the men coming back to the stair
way and my nerve gave way. 1t wasn't
from cowardice. but the knowledge that
] was to kill human being upset me.
decided to retreat to my room, and if
they persisted in coming that far I
would shoot. The trio had rubbers on
their feet, bnt they came up stairs with
out trying very hard to prevent making
q noise.
The one who came first had the can
die, and Us he got to the head of the
stairs saw knife In his other hand.
They made no delay in approaching my
room, and with great effort braced
myself for what l saw must happen.
They could not see me until within
three or four feet of the door, and their
first intimation that was out of bed
was when they heard me call out:
Stop, or I'll shootl"
Ihad them covered with the weapon.
and for FIFTEEN seconds there was dead
silence. Then they got q plan. The
man with the candle dashed it on the
floor. and suppose they meant to rush
In on me In the dark, but checkmated
it by opening fire. They then either
meant to retreat down stairs or toward
the rear Of the floor, for saw the three
together moving of, and fred at their
dim figures. Three seconds later there
was great shout Of horror. followed BY
the tremendous report of the double
barrelled spring gun, and then there
was absolute silence.
I think IssoOd n The door shaking
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
An Ancient Cradle.

All of Emperor Williams Hshenzol-
lern ancestors born since 1922, IS well
As himself, his brothers and sisters,
have been rocked In the same cradle.
This ancient family couch Is o clumsy
affair of oak and richly carved Around
the four sides is cut N Roman letters
the text: @Hs hath given his angels
charge over thee, and they keep thee
In ell thy ways.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
Cured Of q Bad habit

In sleeping car between Buffalo and,
Philadelphia q man snored so long and
loud that some aroused sleeper threw q
boot at him. It struck him In the face
and broke his nose and the doctors
guarantee that he is perfectly cured Of.
8 very annoying habit he is 90 un-
grateful, however. thas he, Is going to
sue some one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the sys-
tenn effectually, yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood Is impure or slug
gish, to permanently cure habitual constipa-
ton, to awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity, without irritating or weak
ening them, use Syrup of Figs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
THE CLERKS STORY.

HERE was a small
general store at a
crossroads in In
diana, where I was
employed as a
clerk in the fall of
1886. The store,
a church, and a
blacksmith shop,
with two resi-
dences, made up
the buildings, and
families of the mer-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

If you want employment now we recon-
mend that you write to the Treasury Pur-
chasing Agency. We know of no better cash
offer for work at your own homes. See
their advertisement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

If you have ever used Dobbln's Electric
during the "a years it has been sold, you
k1lotU that it is the best and purest family
soap made. If you haven't tried it, ask your
grocer for it noIU. Don't take imitation.
There are lots of them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
Frisco Line

in connection with the Santa Fe forms the
most perfect through car route between the
West and East. For particulars address near
est station agent or D. Wishart, Gen1 Passen-
ger Agent, st. Louis. No.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

The latest Achievements in modern science
is that effected by the old lady of Thread
neadle street in bridging over Barring straits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

ssWhen a woman consents to marty man
he forgets everything" That's the reasol
It Is dangerous to give your husband letse
70 mail
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

''Oh, I'm so Disappointed Henry prom
ised me sealskin this winter, but he didn't
get it." 81 don't wonder you feel bad.
Hope defurred maketh the heart sick.'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Had no country cousins:-Mr. Granger
You have seen all the sights OF the city, l
suppose? Mr.. Coenties: Oh, no! live here,
you know.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

For Throat Diseases and Coughs use
BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.-Like all real
ly good things, they are initiated. The gen.
tine are sold only in bores.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Between the acts.-"Do you think Wag.
ner's theory of music is sound, professor
Eyes; too much"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Funny, when man starts out on a busl-
ness career the more checks he gets the soon-
er he gets there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup for Chill
dre4 teething, softens the gums, reduces infam-
nation, allays pain cures wind collie CSC bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Money talks" it is said, but about holi
day times it goes without saying.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

SWEDISH ASTHMA CURE never fails.
Send your address. Trial package mailed
free. Collins Brothers Drug Co., st. Louis,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Hicks in the Lead.-"I," said Binks, -
started life without cent in my pocket"
''And /" put in Hicks, started in life with
out pocket"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

The word "another" was created from 9th
er, an instance where one word brought on
another.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

There were two strange faces In the
crowd that evening. One belonged to 8
roughly dressed, evil eyed man, who an
nounced himself as q drover, and the
other Is q professional tramp. l gave
the latter piece Of tobacco and some
crackers and cheese, and he soon went
away, and we were so busy up to 9
O'Clock that I did not give the drover
much attention. When We came to shut
mp the store he had gone from my mind
altogether. We counted up the cash,
made some charges In the day book, and
i was about 10 o'clock when the mer-
chant left was tired, and I took 3
candle and made the circuit Of the
store, set the spring gun and went 70
bed I hsd to pass within ak feet Of
she Trap door IS I went 70 my rooms
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

The real estate agent never comedies that
there is such a thing as ''sins of commis-
sion."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

As soon as people begin to think they have
a CLAIM on you because of favors you have
already granted it is time to move.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

In many instances lawsuit is in reality a
lost suit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

California pedestrians are all right when
they strike the Golden Gate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

People refer to snow being $50 white and
Clean" and yet it has to be cleaned on after
il falls
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

The tramp is an easy going sort; he just
takes things as they come, and if they won't
come he takes them along anyway.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Have you got that resolution with you, OF
did you break it by taking too good care of
it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

A man who has practiced medicine for for
ty years ought to know sugar from salt; read
what he says:
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The front stares Of club room are geae
ally 70 be found ak the windows.
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TO pIsPEL COLDS.

A sad sight in this world is to see an old
hen trying to look chic.
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ours truly,
I. L. GORSUCH, NJ. D

OulCS, SlO OuIlIllb Ob'
We will give 500 for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
F. j. CHENEY u CO., Props, Toledo, o.
- Sold by druggists, 75c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

The Newfoundland bait laws.has failed so
often that shrewd lawyers have ceased to
bite.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
No Wreck Aahnra

The man who is too indolent to get move
on himself wants to get on a move.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

Messrs. F. J. Cheney d Co.-Gentlemen:-
have been in the general practice of medI-
cine for most 40 years, and would say that in
all my practice and experience have never
seen a preparation that l could prescribe
with as much confidence of success as can
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by you.
Have prescribed it great many times and
its effect is wonderful, and would say in con-
clusion that l have yet to find case of Ca
tarrh that it would not cure, if they would
take it according to directions.
Yours truly,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

GThe seemy side of life is the outside; the
seamy side of life is the inside.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
nURIFY YOUR
I BLOOD.

But do not use the dangerous alkaline
and mercurial preparations which destroy
your nervous system and ruin the digestive
power Of the stomach. The vegetable king
dom gives US the best and safest remedial
agents. Or. Sherman devoted the greater
part Of his life to the discovery Of his relia-
Ne and safe remedy, and all its ingredients
are vegetable. He gave II the name OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
vASFIINB-

Or1for stamps any single article at the.price
If you have occasion 70 use Vaseline In any form
be careful to accept only genuine goods put upby
In original packages great many druggists aro
trying to persuade buyers to take YASELlNE put
up by them. Never yield to such persuasion, as the
article an imitation without value, snd Will not
give you the result you expect bottle Of Blue
Seal Vsseline is sold by all druggists At ten cents
CHIsRBR0CGH TPs. CO "a stats 81. Hs1 Torls
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24
PrickIy Ash Biffers !

FnCkIy ASM DIILGTS ]
aname every ore can remember, and to the
present. day nothing has been discovered that
is so beneficial for the BLOOD, for the
LIVER, for the KIDNEYS and for the
STOMACH. This remedy is now so well
and faVorabIy known by all who have used
1t that arguments as to its merits are use
less, and if others who require correct.
I've to the system would but give II trial
The health Of this country would be vastly
improved. Remember the name-PRlcKLf
ASH BlTTERS. Ask your druggist for It.
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS CO.,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-24

WOodbury, New Iersey. U. S. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-20
pIsTAIcr COURT MArrEHs.
Many Old Cases Erased From the DocKe
This Morning.

Manly Old Cases Erased From the Docket
This Morning.
At the bar meeting this morning,
Judge Bradstreet presiding, the court
docket was taken up and, commencing
way back in the October term of 1875
up to the present date out of 1913 cases on
the court docket 1853 cases were either
dropped, went by default or Judgment
was given. On the jury docket of sixty.
five cases twenty-six were erased
Many of the plaintiffs or defendants in
the cases dropped are dead. In some
cases both contestants are deceased.
The following court assignments were
made:
June 90, Martin Lawlor VS. Chris Law
lor; June %, Guy Porter VS. Hiram E
Elton ct al; June %, F. Schmidt VS. L
G: Hadley; June 26, T. F. Judson W
City; r. b. Wheaton VS. G. G. Pastetal
June 80, Curtis VS. N. Y. N. H. II. r. r
June 30, Dougherty VS. Wolff Especial by
the COURT; July /, Andrews VS. City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-20
NEW YORK G NEW ENGLAND ROAD

Will Meet Its Obligations without the
Aid of Receiver.
There has recently been talk in Wall
street to the effect that the New York &
New England road was in such financial
straits that a receivership would prob
ably be required in the adjustment of
its affairs. The surreptitious sale of a
large block of preferred stock was
alleged to indicate something wrong.
The directors asserted that these attacks
on the standing of the company were
made by certain persons to serve selfish
ends, and their action at meeting held
in New York Thursday tends to support
this claim. After the meeting the an
pany had made satisfactory arrange
ments to take care of all outstanding
obligations, and that no preferred stock
had been or would be sold. The COM
pany has spent great deal of money in
improving its road-bed and rolling stock
and most of the claims against the road
are for betterments. Between $500, 900
and $40O, 900 is needed to clear away
debts of this character, and some of the
directors have offered to advance the
money, taking a portion of the pre-
ferred stock ao collateral. The earnings
of the New York & New England road
for the first two weeks In June, accord
ing to the official statement, show an in
crease of $40 900 over the corresponding
period of last year.
1t is announced that foreclosure of the
Poughkeepsie bridge is averted by con.
sent of a majority of the bondholders
| and that money has been raised to build
| twelve miles of track to connect the
New York & New England road with
the bridge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-20
TIMELY TOPICS

Footwear for warm or cold, wet OF
dry weather, at Dodge's, 81 South Main
street. He has many exclusive novelties
that are in great demand.
d. II. Tierney has a home in the
Brooklyn district for sale cheap, and on
very reasonable terms.
In the fall j. B. Mullings will move
into the store now occupied by Brett &
Co. Previous to removal he, wants to
reduce his stock consequently prices
have been marked down. Call and see
for yourself.
/. Chase has the largest and best as
sortment of millinery goods i'm the city.
No one disputes his claim. His prices
are very low. Call and see the summer
bargains.
Midsummer prices prevail at Kaiser &
Cos popular clothing emporium. They
have fine line of gents furnishing
goods, including outing shirts, etc., that
win be sold at about cost prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-20
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Owing to the rain the second days
races by the Gentlemen's Driving as
sociation, announced for Wednesday,
were not trotted until yesterday at Nor
walk. The following were winners: The
2:37 class, purse 5000, won by Charles
Smart's DittleiSport of Meriden, Conn, in
three straight heats; best time 2:344; G.
E. Swans Sarah Can of Derby, second;
four starters. r. Johnson's Sutfern, N.
Y, Walton Boy won in five lively heats
best time 1921. w. E. Weeks's Soto of
Parkville, L. /. was second.
Klobedanz, Phelan and Keavney OF
the Co G. base ball team will play with
the Naugatucks this afternoon, in Manga.
tuck, against the Birminghams.
A CHALLENGE.
hereby challenge Jack Sullivan to
fight to finish for any part of 800.
Money and man can be found at the
Waterbury Button shop.
CHARLES BENSON.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-20
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
An Unknown Man Crushed to Death II
East Hartford.

An Unknown Man Crushed to Death In
East Hartford.
An unknown man about thirty years
old fell off a sand cart in East Hartford
yesterday afternoon and was crushed by
the wheels, which passed over his chest.
He died shortly after being taken to the
hospital. He was known by sight tC
many people in East Hartford, but nc
one knows his name. 1t was at first be.
lieved that he was New England road
employee, but the yardmaster reports
that none of his men are missing.
Charles A. Brush, wealthy resident
OF South Nyack, N. Y, and gentleman
of high culture, died at his homo in that
place during the morning after a brief
illness, aged 60 years.
The date of the Harvard Columbia
Freshman race will take place next We'd
nesdRy at New London, Conn. The hour
has not been agreed upon, but IL q. m.
will probably be the time.
Judge Cowing of New York, resea-
fenced Herr Most, tho Anarchist, to one
year in tho Penitentiary, on the convio-
ton Of December 8. 1887. Attorney VIM.
F. Howe will probably appeal to some
higher court.
Fernando Lagrano, Of New York city,
who killed Charles Mauro and cut
him in pieces before his wife's eyes, and
who was convicted Of murder In the
second degree, was sentenced to States
Prison for life by Recorder Smyth.
The principal damage to property by
the cloudburst at Utica, Ill, last even
ing was done in the business portion
of the town. The losses are estimated al
from $3.50, 900 to $500, 900. The town ia
still flooded, but it is thought that no
lives are lost.