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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

While he preached about the coming
OF storm.
@Don't you see I'm better than every SIM
ming publican,
For I'm a noted model Of reform, yes
reform"
He no public place had sought, and be
never could be bought
And before he'd take pass he'd rather
die.
When from out the common" herd much
regretted, long deferred
Came an Office past and caught him or
the fly, yes the fly.
Since he'd let off 30 much gas now he
dursn't take pass
So he borrowed brother gander's by the
way,
And he strove to take ride, with part
ner by his side
Who was somewhat close related so they
say, yes they say.
But the "coDnle tumbled" quick to this
game of Sammy Slick
For he took up brother gander's little
pass.
And he also took the ''tin" from the man
with SO much chin
But who didn't carry quite enough
o'brass, yes o'brass.
MORAL.
nbetween two evils lie rugged paths
that we must try
And to the one or other we must come
Tweedledum or tweedledee, Sinner bold
or Pharisee,
I much prefer the part of tweedledum
dun de dunn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
WILL REFORMS NEVER CEASE?

THE GENIAL CLERK OF THE HOUSE LOSES
THE PASS OF A GENEROUS MEMBER.
Nothing is more striking and conspicu-
Gus than the actions of some Of the mem
bers OF "the great reform party" now in
the city. They pretend to hate railroads
and monopolies and still are not slow to
accept the favors which they have de-
clared are so odious when they have fallen
upon members of the parties they are at
tempting to reform. They decry decep-
ton, but are frequently found to exhibit
that trailty OF hnman nature themselves.
The following well illustrates this fact:
On last Saturday the clerk of thehouse,
Ben. c. Rich, with his wife went to Wa
mego to visit friends. For some reason
he carried a pass issued to Charles Drake,
representative from Morris county, while
his wife carried pass issued to herself.
They took the Union Pacific train and
reached Wamego without incident.
Yesterday they boarded the plug train
to Topeka. The conductor passed around
for tickets. He came to Mr.. Rich. who
produced the pass issued to Mr.. Drake.
The conductor looked at the pass and
asked Mr.. Rich if his name was Drake. to
which the unwary clerk responded ia the
affirmative. Mrs. Rich then produced
her pass, which bore the name Of Mrs.
Rich. The conductor asked Mr. Rich If the
lady was his wife. who replied that she
was. The conductor then asked Mr.. Rich
how it was possible that his name should
be Drake while his wite's name was Rich.
This was too much for Rich, Who, ike
the bashtql schoolbcy, acknowledged the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Ladies Literary.

The l.. M. L. @. met last Monday even.
ing at the residence of Mrs. Damn.
After transacting such business as came
before the society they listened to an in.
terestlng program, consisting of papers,
music, reading. and an especially instruc.
tive discussion on "Hints and Helps in
housekeeping" many of the ladies feel
ing that half their Spring work was
done when they had received from each
member, some of her ideas on the SUBJ
ject.
They adjourned to meet March 18th,
7:30 P. NJ. at the residence OF Mrs. Har-
Ian, where they will be glad to welcome
more of the ladies into their Circle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
WANTS HIS PASS RETURNED
THE o. P. RAILROAD TO RETURN REPRE-
SENTATIVE BRAKES PASS.

WANTS lilo 400 hG 1ODIN COs
CITIZENS OF MORRIS COUNTY PETITION
THE o. P. RAILROAD TO RETURN REPRE-
SENTATIVE DRAKE's PASS.
Since the account of Mr.. Rich, clerk OF
the house, losing the pass, of Representa-
tive Drake. OF Morris county, published
in a recent Issue of the Capital much has
been said concerning the matter. But
the people who seem to be the most in
terested are the people whom Mr.. Drake
represents. They cay that his canvas
was made on an anti-psss issue, and the
people had understood he would have
nothing 10 do with railroad passes.
A petition has lately been received
from citizens of Morris county, which Is
characteristic of their sentiment. The
petition is signed by alliance men, demo-
Gratis and republicans and is as follows:
To the General Passenger Agent Union Pacific
Railway.
WHEREAS, The Hon. Charles Drake
representative of Morris county, Kansas,
has been unfortunate enough to lose his
pass over yonr road through the inauisi-
tiveness and arbitrary action OF the con-
ductor Of the "Wamego plug" and
WHEREAS, The loss OF said pass will
greatly interfere with his usefulness as a
reformer, and
WHEREAS, It is evident to the most
carless observer that no man can devote
his entire time to reforming the country
and hating railroads on the beggarly sum
of So day, without pass on all rail-
roads
Therefore, We, your petitioners, re-
spectfully request you to return to the
Hon. Charles Drake the pass so arbitra-
rily taken away from him.
The above petition is signed by large
number of residents of Morris County.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
The Knights of Reciprocity Con.
tinue to Organize.

An organization known as the Knights
of Reciprocity is soon to be organized
here in Lacrosse and in every school
district in Rush county. The object of
the organization is to further the scheme
of reciprocity by the united effort of all
palties concerned in building up a for
eign trade and foreign markets for our
products, Believing it to be the interets
of every farmer, merchant and soldier to
thus organize and by the united effort of
all, to further the interest of our COM
monwealth, we ask your careful consider
alton of the matter.-LaCroSse Chiettain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Mill Matters.

r. @. Wilson received letter few
days since from the parties who are
under contract to erect mill in Wa-Keer-
ey. In that letter they state that they
have been east contracting for the ma
chinery and expect to be in Wa-Keeney
not later than April first.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Save in His own Country.

If Ben. G. Rich ever reads those articles
in the Augustine Herald and Selkirk Ora
Pile relative to the publisher of the Mon
Hmsnt Observer there will certainly be
trouble. Again we are constrained to re-
mark that prophet is not without honor
save in his own country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
The Ohinch Rne Rill

$500 has been appropriated for the
purpose of establishing and conducting
an experimental station at the State
University to propagate the contagion
or infection that is destructive to chinch
bugs and furnish same to farmers free
of cost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Notice.

The Epworth League will give dime
social in the NJ. E. Church on Wednes-
day evening, March 18th. Refreshments
will be served. One half the proceeds
will be used for church purposes.
All are cordially invited to be present.
o. n. MAxsoN. President.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Regulating Tax Sales.

The law providing that counties may
hereafter bid of in the name of the
county all lands advertised for sale for
taxes and receive no bids has passed.
1t can only be put in force by the county
Commissioners and is optional with them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
sammy's Lament.

written for the Whip
There's story I've been told though Its
now a trihe old
As song I think it never yet was sung.
Now there was Sammy Slick, and he
farmed upon q creek,
Though he did the biggest farming with
his tongue, yea his tongue.
ooh why don't you look at me-" said the
poble Pharisee,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Under the new law an actual bona
hde settler can make final proof on his
tree claim by payment of Sl.95 per acre
after four years cultivation and planting.
Must Iivs on homestead IL months be-
fore committing. No Timber Culture
entries or pre-emptions allowed hereafter
except where bona fide claims have been
Initiated before the passage Of this set.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

w. T. Brabb, Of Ogallah, one of our
most>suCcessful farmers called one day
this week. Mr.. Brabb has one Of the
best farms in the county and has grow
ing wheat crop of about 400 acres which
be saws is looking well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

truth and begged to be forgiven.
The conductor forgave him by taking
up the pass and charging Mr.. Rich full
fare to Topeka.
Mr.. Drake has lost his pass and the
hatred Mr.. Rich has for railroads is, If
possible, more deep seated than ever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
It Was Not Ours.

Some of our exchanges are crediting us
with an item, "They found it." which is
not ours. We should have credited to
Ex. If we are not original we are moth
ing and we never knowingly attempt to
gain credit by purloining the product of
another mans brains.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Just at present We are receiving more
communications than we can dispose of
and our friends will have to be patient.
We will publish all as soon as we can.
Items of news if received by Wednesday
are never laid over. Other communica-
tons must sometimes wait their turn and
our convenience. as they will keen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

u, E. Brooks who will be remember.
ed by many Of our readers as being as
sociated with his brother, T. R. Brooks
in business in Wa-Keeney, was recently
married in Washington, where be has
been living for some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
-After a bard fight the Forestry b

After hard fight the Forestry bill
introduced by Senator Wilson has passed
both houses. We presume Hon. Martin
Allen, our present able Commissioners
viii be re-appoiRted-that is the only
good thing western Kansas gets from this
Legislature and it was hard to get that
HAYS City Sentiael.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

e. A. Lewis, agent, informs us that
railroad business at this place is increas-
ing materially. There is no better evil
dence of the revival of good times; and
while we are on this subject we wish to
remark parenthetically that the q. P.
has no better men on their road than Mr..
Lewis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
But the Horse Was STOLEN.

Among the last acts of The Fifty-first
congress was the repeal of the Timber
Culture and Presumption laws. The
stable is now locked, but the horse was
stolenyears ago. Winona CLIPPER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Samuel King, living in Trego County
about eight miles southwest of Ellis, died
Thursday of last week and was buried in
Ellis last Saturday Mr.. King was the IA
Their OF Hon. W. F. King, man of much
more than ordinary intelligence and was
highly respected by all who knew him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
Itwas An Auxill,a-v

1t cannot be denied that the Farmers
Mutual Benefit Association, of Illinois,
proved an auxiliary of the democracy
in the election of John M. Palmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

When 1t comes to hard. indefatigable
labor in the cause of christianity, Elder
Walker heads the procession. He is a
believer in and exemplifies the doctrine
that works are as necessary as faith.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
The Literary Society

Read before the L. N. 1. @. March 9, 1891.
The subject is broad. There are 81
many societies which have for their ain
education, literary culture and improve
ment generally, that to handle the subjec
in the abstract would take more time anG
space than can be given tonight; so
will just bring this subject home to us all
And since I'm simply talking as woman
to woman, will it seem out Of
place for me to say I? I am not eligible
to the editorial we. any way.
This seems to be the era for womens
societies, associations and clubs. There
have been so many clubs organized re
Gently that there is now under way a
book of Rules and Regulations compiled
and arranged, especially for woman's use,
by woman. But we will not wait for
it. We are now behind the few but
will hasten to put the many behind us in
the matter of personal improvement.
The state of Kansas has made herself
famous as woman's state. We are at
the head and don't propose to be spell
ed down."
A PLEA FOR oCR SOCIETY.
ave only have one time to live" may
be. If we do or if We don't we want to
improve this time first for our own sakes;
second, for posterity.
We will get acquainted with each other.
The more thorou yhly one knows ones
kind the better does one like the human
family. I believe that We all have better
impulses than we get credit for.
We are isolated here from the rest of
the world to certain extent We can
accomplish a great deal in the way Of
pleasure as well as that Of improvement
by becoming unit. Then, too, the human
mind is capable Of such wonderful things.
We spend our time in cultivatiDg plants,
and fads in various lines but will see the
most wonderful results if we will turn
our attention to brain flowers. I would
not depreciste plants and fads; live peo-
pie must do something. So much Tor
personal profit, and now for posterity.
It has been said that the desire for
fame, to perpetuate ones name is evidence
OF our Immortality.
ITO live in hearts We leave behind .
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
For Sale or Trade

Horses, for cash, good bankable notes
or cattle.
WE. SAUM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
A Ghost Dance.

The Kansas legislature had ghost
dance last Tuesday. From reports it
was nothing but a bowling mob for a
time and the man with the bigges pair Of
lungs WIS the biggest injun."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Pierce Metz returned last week from
New York where he had been purchasing
goods for Marshall & Ufford. He has a
good deal to say about the foods in the
east.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

"A larger and more complete stock of
goods was never brought to Wa-Keeney
than the new stock of Marshall & Ufford
and they sell SO cheap that it almost takes
your breath away. Go and see for your
selves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

BY mistake couple Of articles writ
ten for the whip column, we're crowded
out of their proper place and will appear
elsewhere
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We are pleased to learn that Judd
Yetter, son of G. G. Yetter, of Ogallah, is
recovering. Little Judd has been quite
i'll for some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The proposition to vote $4,000 in
bonds for the purpose of buying seed
wheat in Thomas county, was defeated
ten to one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

In our "write up" we unintentionally
omitted to mention our tonsorial artist S.
d. Thompson. There is not better one
between Kansas City and Denver.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We learn that Senator-elect Palmer,
of Illinois, is a second cousin OF w. II.
Palmer, of Ogallah. We don't think any
more of W. II. on account of if.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
FROM TREGO COUNTY.
A Fable of a Duck, Drake and
an Ass.

Once on time-beginning well
As those who would fable tell
There dwelt in Trego county fair
A good, though an i'll sorted pair.
A strong limbed donkey, just for luck
Had taken for his mate duck.
They frolicked on the grass greer
plains;
Kept record of the SHOWS and rains;
Raised garden truck for county fairs;
Had many joys, but few their cares.
1t happened, how I need not say,
For wonders happen every day,
This donkey, whom we'll call Ben. G.
To make this rhyme flow smooth and free
Was chosen, twas freak of fate,
To clerk it in affairs OF state.
This pair long iourDeyings as we've seen
Through sylvan dells and pastures green
Saw no harsh discord in their dress,
Each loved the other none the less;
But now they're called to come up higher,
Reform dear mate your strange attire.
To match mine, or we'll subjected be
To gross remarks" observed Ben. @.
"Yours i'll BELTS me, Ben," she cried,
I've struggled bravely by your side;
Together we've raised garden sasses,
But we will travel hence as asses.
Reform yourself, my dear said she.
"Slnce I'm Duck. Drake Ben G.
While thus in conversation-Lo,
Appeared a Drake from Morris Co.
A Drake he was of high degree;
He held the Open Sesame
To the good graces of the grand
Had covered cars at his command.
In truth great reformer, he,
"Rsform,s the watchword now Ben G"
Quoth Drake, it sure will pass
A Kans as steer, a pig or ass.
To all these honors that I hold,
Go now, before the year grows old.
Just put some hayseed on your hair,
And take your mate so good and fair.
Your word to mes not worth cuss-
My mates Duck and will not thus,
GA Duck! Then we'll bargain make
Just take my role as tie Morris Drake.
Return the favor when you please
In PUMPKINS sweet, and homemade cheese;
But let me see you on your way.
And Ben, now don't forget and bray,
Quack gently as your mate has done
Since you aud she have lived as one."
Ben promised, thinking it, alack!
An easy matter-iust to quack.
But when the gendarme OF the car
The great Conductor, famed in war
OF rates, and railroad tariffs came,
Took up his passport, "What's your
Dame,"
He asked in accents stern and cold.
"This ducks your mate you have just
told?"
In vain to quack he did assay;
He could do nothing else but bray.
The ass had hay-seed in his hair
1t was not current for car fare.
He chucked up as man would do;
Now draw your little moral true.
Now; let all those who would ride on
passes,
Be they Kansas pigs, or steers, or asses,
Just save the bridge you fain would cross;
Also the things you best can boss
Are found within your barnyard still,
And you may travel where you will.
Come, SOW the hay-seed in your hair,
Shekels are better for car fare;
Don't carry reform to such ridiculous
passes,
As to try to make brakes out OF asses;
The Drake who loaned his pass, alb me!
Must now pay fare as did Ben. c,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Elder Walker of Wa-Keeney, will
conduct religious services at the Baptist
church, in this city, next Sabbath, morn
ing and evening. STANDARD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The columns of the WORLD are open
to the L. NJ. 1. c., and we would feel com.
plimented if they would use them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

David Orchard, who lived few miles
north, on the Saline, died Wednesday
night of cancer. He has been a great
though patient sufferer for long time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The Colby Trtt6H says: "The past
winter has been exceptionally long and
severe for western Kansas" This is GER
tainly news.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Mrs. Stansbury, who has been visit
ing in Wa-Keeney for some time past, left
for her home in Virginia the first of the
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We are pleased to learn that Hon.
". F. King is recovering. He was dan
gerously i'll.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We are informed that the Wallace
County bills which were paid
by our commissioners last spring have
been allowed in full by the legislature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Mrs. E. D. Carson returned last
Thursday from Manhattan where she has
been conducting Demorest contests.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

james Jones, of Cumberland, Mary
land, who attended his sisters wedding,
has returned home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We hear that J. L. Miller, formerly
OF this place, but now residing in Hamil-
ton, Illinois, is making a success of it
financially.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The Forestry appropriation bill
passed after all. Good.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The repeal of the Timber Culture and
Presumption laws cuts off considerable
business from our land attorneys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Miss Ida Client, of Greenup, Ken
lucky is visiting her sister Mrs. T. R
Brooks and will probably remain some
time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

w. II. Palmer, William Cowden and
G, 81. Benson represented Ogallah at the
hub last Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Some excellent impromptu speeches
were made at the Business Mems Literary
last Tuesday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Bulk Garden Seeds for sale al
Brooks. Fresh stock.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Mrs. s. P. Carusi, sister OF Mrs, G. G
Bestor, left for her home in Washington
last Thursday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Plant nothing but Landreth's gar
den seeds. Always fresh and reliable.
&C. BEsToR, Sole Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The Ladies Literary has been discus.
sing the problem of housekeeping. This
is a sure sign of spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We both scratch for living said the
hen to the editor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

g. B. Bartlett, of Ford county, has
been appointed Commissioner of forestry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14
-Hurrah for the Forestry.

Buy your good, old-fashioned tom-
my at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

x. G. Walker has returned from an
extended visit east.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Mayor A. H. Blair made a business
trip to Salina last Thursday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

We are pleased to be able to say
that G. W. F. Street has an excellent bus
mess and one that is constantly increas-
inO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Just received at Brooks, new spring
stock Of dry goods, the latest styles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Our climate has been combination
of italian and Californian portion of
this week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

IT.. J. Nixson, of Riverside, was a
caller yesterday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

-Plows, corn plows, corn planters,
moving machines and rakes will sell at
cost at @. w. T. Streets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

The G. A. R. will hold a Memorial
service April 9th. See announcement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

"A fresh supply of bulk garden seeds
at Streets hardware.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

W. c. L. Baird, of Adair. was in the
city, Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

SATURDAY, MARCH "A. 1901.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-14

Go to Brooks for your hardware.