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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
Reply to irrigation Letter.

The Irrigation letter number four"
says: Let us be fair and square with
everybody. Let US look each other
straight in the eye. brethren OF the ALI
ance. confess I like your looks and the
purpose of a majority of your members
better. Your aims are correct and there
is not man in Kansas who would be
better pleased than to see the beef COM
bine, the grain gamblers. and all others
of their Tx hung"
Then again he says: "If the ALI
ance had stuck, politically, it might to-
day be in a position to demand the just
rights of the people," Now then the ALI
ance just says that these people who have
organized to stand up for equal rights
to all and special privileges to none, have
stuck right there by that identical old
track Of both parties for twenty-five years
and have taken their representations and
promises and later party abuses.
The very presence of farmer and labor
organizations is sufficient evidence that
something is wrong somewhere, and, we
know very well, where that somewhere is.
The people Of the Alliance and Farmers
Union did not leave the republican and
democratic parties, but the parties have
left them and the alliance is only making
an effort in its own behalf. They too
see that it is high time. The old parties
entirely forgot the farmer and laboring
men. Only at election time remembered
enough to make more new and encourag-
ing promises that were never fulfilled.
Again he says: "Why you just place
an awkward, inexperienced apprentice in
the senate, and not law can you make
or unmake." How does any man know
what a new man will do until he is tried?
There were good laws made century
ago, long before Ingalls, time, and the
idea that only one man in a million could
make needed laws is absurd. The farm
er should have an equal right with the
lawyer to say who should represent him,
or with the preacher or millionaire, and
knows as well what farmer needs.
Again he says; "Who would be better
of In Trego county with free coinage of
silver?" The people know very well that
if money was plenty interest would be
low, business be encouraged, better wages.
better markets. With interest at six per
cent. per annum cattle were from
three and one-halt to five cents per pound.
while at present rates (fifteen to twenty
four per cent per annum) cattle are worth
one to two cents per pound and other
property worth nothing. Call it cam
paign balderdash, my brother. We don't
like to earn money and not get it. As
you say: "The hard knocks rattle the
persimmons." And We intend to knock
hard and our pole is long enough to
facilitate the operation and is still grow
ing. L. MORRISON.
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Court Items.

Sheriff Courtney takes hold as though
he had always been Sheriff.
Judge Osborn was absent in Topeka
when court convened Monday morning.
Charlie Reeder prominent young at
torney from Hays City was attending
court here last Monday.
The County attorney had no criminal
business this term. There is not a single
criminal case on the docket.
No county ever had a better district
clerk than Pierce Metz. Always urbaue
and he always understands his business.
After calling the docket and disposing
of few default cases on Tuesday morn
ing, court adjourned until next Tuesday,
February 3rd.
Judge G. A. Hitler, OF Salina, was cleo
ted by the bar as Judge pro tenn and gave
universal satisfaction. Judge Hitler is
kind and courteous to all, and the at
torneys were delighted with him.
Edwin Tillitson, NJ. II. Johnson, A. c.
Lord, Otto Young, W. s. Marquand, E.
W. Brown, A. J. Davis, 1. NJ. Brooks,
David Enlow and James Burroughs an
swered to the roll call of jurors on Tues
day morning but there being no jury
cases, they were discharged.
A motion was made to admit G. NJ.
Brown to practice law and the court ap-
pointed the following committee on his
application: John a. Nelson, A. II. Blair
and S. r. Cowick. The committee re-
ported favorably and Mr.. Brown was
duly admitted to practice law in the dist
rict courts Of Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
1eYe Olden TYNE Ball"

We acknowledge the receipt of an in
vitation to 'Ye Olden Tyne Ball at ye
Opera house, Friday evening January
30th 1891" A. II. Blair, Pierce Metz,
and Captain B. J. F. Hanna are the recep-
ton committee, and DR.. Jones, Mr.. Bestor
and Mr.. Damn are the floor managers.
We are requested to "come in ye costume
of We olden tymes" and are also informed
that pumpkin pie aud doughnuts will be
served at all hours. As we go to press
Friday evening it will be impossible to
give any description of the ball this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
Greatest Fun Alive.
CASTLE KNOB. Jan. 9

CASTLE KNOB, Jan. %, 1891.
Loud and more loud the laughter grew
as on his face young man lay stretched
out as for crucifxion. A strong man
held each hand firmly, while two more
held each foot as ia wise. Thus prone
upon the floor and helpless before his
tormentors, the victim plead and cried
for mercy, but like corn in western Kan
sas, that tender, womanly attribute was
exceedingly scarce in that hilarious COM
pany. The more abiect and humble the
pleadings for mercy, the longer was the
roar of laughter. Merrily sang the strap
as it whistled through the air and came
down with a whack, whack, whack, as
regular as the tick of a Waterbury, on
the posterior of a certain young man.
The punishment was inflicted in true
nautical style.
Although this piece of happy work was
done but few miles from Wa-Keeney
and since the present moon began to wane
it was not the work of White Caps but a
kind and neighborly effort to vigorously
refresh and stir up the said young man to
the rebuilding of his diligence as to GER
tain neglected home duties.
The forty stripes, save one, well laid
one, were ordered by the Judge after a
fair and impartial trial and the tune was
beaten on this animated drum by one of
the most friendly neighbors of the con-
demued and was a righteous infection.
MERRY THIsTLEwISK.
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More Mil matters.

Geo. Slavens, of Ottumwa, Iowa, one
OF the parties who has been correspond
ing with the view of building a 100 bar
rel mill in Wa-Keeney, has been in town
several days this week, investigating tie
matter for himself. He held conference
Thursday afternoon with a number of
our leading citizens and apparently was
well satisfied that it would be a good
business venture. The prospects just at
present for mill in Wa-Keeney are we
think very good.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
Trego County Teachers Nesting

Regular meeting of the Trego County
Teachers Association was held at the
school house in Wa-Keeney, January "a,
Vice President Crooks presiding, There
were twelve members present
No proceeding minutes being had the
Association, on motion, voted that pc
tition be presented to the state legisla-
ture asking that the time of the annual
meeting be changed from the last Thurs
day in July to the last in June. A com.
mittee of three-Miss Lizzie Cooper,
81. Harlan and F. Barclay were appoint
ed to draft the petition and empowered
to sign the names of those present, pro-
yided they themselves did not get an op-
portunity prior to its presentment.
The time of the next meeting was
fixed on February D., at Wa-Keeney.
The questions presented and discussed
by Association were as follows; How
to interest pupils in the study of Gram
MARI. Harlan. discipline In the
school room"-Miss Alma Root. "Pri-
mary reading Miss Elise Nuenschwan-
der. The second paper was read by
Miss Tade In the absence Of Miss Root.
The last was class exercise, ably con-
Quoted, highly interesting and commend
able. Adjourned to meet at time set.
Il. HARLAN, Sec'y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
Business Mems Literary.

The Business mems Literary met las!
Tuesday evening at the court house with
full attendance. Owing to the amount
of business on hand the literary part OF
the program was dispensed with and the
evening occupied principally in paria-
mentary drill. An election of officers for
the ensuing month was also had with the
following result: Secretary, n. W.
Shuler; Treasurer G. II. Ufford; program
committee, J. H. March. W. E. Saum and
s. r. Cowick.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We understand that certain young
man, residing few miles from town, was
visited couple of evenings since by
some of his neighbors and, after a trial
before Judge pro tenn, was sentenced to
forty lashes we'll laid on. The sentence
was then and there executed and the
yonng man promised to mend his ways.
1t appears that the mother Of the victim
is widow aud the young man refuses to
bear any Of the burdens of life but COM
pels his mother TO support him as we'll as
herself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We tested some eggs this week that
were preserved by L. Morton's process.
The eggs were put by last September IN
a cellar and were more than four months
old. So far IS we could observe they
were as good apd apparently just as
fresh as when they were laid. They were
broken open and every test applied that
we knew Of.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We have tramp dog. He came to
our Office one day this week, and being
in need of dog we gobbled on to him.
On our way home that evening, he licked
three of the neighbors dogs and killed a
hen belonging to fourth neighbor. He's
a dandy and no mistake He is very fond
Of raw eggs. He is sometimes white and
sometimes black and is by occupation a
setter. We tie him loose every night in
the Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

1t is sometimes wondered why We
speak of the weather, etc, almost every
week as our readers know as much about
it as We Go. We have great many sub
scribers who do not live in Kansas, who
have an interest here, and who like to
keep posted on just such things, hence
we frequently mention matters that are
not news to our home subscribers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

&C. M. McClintock, our efficient fore
man, who has been with us about year
severed his connection with the Office
last week. We understand that he will go
to Chicago soon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

"A newspaper man from the south
west is working to have law enacted to
shut out all mushroom newspapers from
printing legal notices. 1t is to make q
notice published in paper that is less
than a year old no legal publication at
all. 1t has provision, however, that
permits any paper that was published be-
fore the first day of this year to be ex-
empt from the conditions of the law re-
garding age of the paper. The alliance
members appear to think it proper
measure. Lincoln Republican
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We learn that several prominent
citizens of Sharon Springs and vicinity
have been arrested for stealing coal from
the railroad company's cars, and that
naturally, the excitement runs high.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

w. G. Marshall, our efficient county
treasurer, was in Topeka several days
this week. He says he was annoyed con-
siderably by people taking him for John
J. ingalls,. Otherwise he had a very
pleasant time,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

An Of the eastern farmers are up in
arms against the scheme to irrigate the
west at public expense. They claim.
with show of reason, that there is
more good land now under cultivation
than is good for the farmer, and object to
any scheme that makes them pay for
something that viii work them INJURY
ES7esvel RefR6liean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

1t seemed for a time Wednesday
evening as though we we're on the eve of
a blizzard, but the wind subsidized, the
sun rose on q clear sky, as usual, and by
nine o'clock Thursday morning the air
was almost as balmy as spring.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

in this issue We give our readers a
full report Of the legislative proceedings,
Including the election of United States
senator. We also furnish a photograph
of thesenator elect and short biograph-
ical sketch. Proceedings of congress up
to date is another feature. The different
neighborhood news is givnn rs by our
correspondents and local items have not
haen neglected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The ''tea' given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce Metz, last Friday evening, was a
most delightful affair. Mr.. and Mrs.
Metz certainly understand the art OF
entertaining.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Hutzel en-
tertained number of their friends last
Wednesday evening, and a royal good
time is reported. The inclement weather
prevented some from attending
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The covenant meeting of the LIST
Baptist church is to be held on Saturday,
January 31st at 2 p. N. Preaching on
Sunday at the close of Sunday school;
and at Ogallah at g p. m. A cordial
invitation to ALL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The familiar face OF n. II. Sawtelle
was seen on our streets this week. He
has been in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

AT the meeting of district clerks
held in Topeka last week Capt. Pierce
Metz was elected permanent secretary.
This is another honor conferred upon
Trego county and one worthily bestowed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Some of our cattle men have used a
Y shaped scraper on the prairie to throw
the snow off the grass SO that cattle can
reach it. It works like charm.-HU
City ReOeilIc
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

w. S. Harrison is recognized as one
Of our best farmers, and has raised wheat
in Trego county for eleven years. He
says that ten bushels per acre is a low
average.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

james II. Reeder was seated as a
member of the Legislature from Ellis
county,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

"A letter from DR.. F. 81. Conger,
Kansas City, closes as follows. 81 am
homesick for Wa-Keeney but too busy to
give much time to such feelings"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The last day of January. Surely we
can't find fault with this winter so far.
The mercury has not dropped as low as
zero for single hour.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The G. A. r. has arranged to use the
Masonic hall jointly with the A. T. & A.
NJ. and I. o. o. F. for the ensuing year.
This gives the G. A. r. comfortable
quarters again we are pleased to note.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Pierce Metz made arrangements, to
60 to Topeka last Tuesday evening. but
was taken sick before he started and was
confined to the house Cor several days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

NJ. w. Gift has had charge of the
treasurer's Office portion of this week.
Minor can hold down that or any other
Office in the county to the satisfaction of
all concerned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31
Notice.

Teachers examination will be held
in the superintendent Office, Wa-Kee-
ney, on Saturday, January 31st.
LIZZIE COOPER, County Supt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

g. W. Cross, register of deeds, has
farmed IN Trego county since 1880 and
thinks his wheat has averaged fourteen
bushels per acre,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

james Burroughs, OF Brownell, was
court here last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

DR.. Brainard traded for horse one
day this week and drove it just one day
when it died.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Frank Conner, Jr, proprietor of the
Delmonico hotel of Hill city, visited Wa
Keeney Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Senator PETER and the writer were
born in the same county in Pennsylvania,
afterwards lived together in the same
county in Illinois. Each moved from
Illinois to Misnouri and faom thence to
Kansas Each practiced law and engag-
ed in the newspaper business. The coin
cidence is truly remarkable but it seems
to have ended very abruptly, we are sorry
to say although the senator is much old
or than We and there is no telling what
may happen in the next decade or two.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

"A letter from J. B. Hogan conveys
the information that they all arrived
safely at Rock Rapids, Iowa, and that
the WORLD must be forwarded to them
there. They shall have it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

&C. M. Brown passed a very good
examination for admission to the bar.
Better than ordinary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Elder F. S. Walker came home last
Tuesday from Logan county, where he
has been assisting in holding meetings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

"A mule can infict a much harder
blow than John L. Sullivan. Then why
in the name Of common sense and decency
is SO much fuss made about him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Editor Freeze and Attorney Harris
had some 'sstisfaction" on our streets
last Saturday night. Freese had an
article in his paper intimatine that Har-
us had received Doodle while he was
acting as assistant attorney general, and
offered Harris the use Of his columns to
expIain. Harris took the explanation
into his own hands and dis6gured one Of
Freese's eyes. Harris Is under arrest
and the case viii be heard By Justice
fsoIa the arst Of the week Hays Re1zbli-
DA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

e. W. O'Toole, one of our most
esteemed subscribers from Collyer, called
last Tuesday and renewed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

The ReDciEle and Democrat OF Hill
City have consolidated. This was surely
a good business move.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Edward Chalk thinks a great deal
more wheat will be raised in this country
If we had mill. So say we all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Henry Cutler gave this Office pleas.
ant call last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

C. NJ. Stanton enrolled this week.
We will soon have them all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Our merchants had good trade In
low cut slippers this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

From the Gazette we learn that Cove
City willtIgive phantom ball on Feb
ruary 10th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Good butter and eggs taken IN ex-
change for goods at the highest market
price by Fl. Schultz.
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Interesting meetings at the NJ. E.
church this week. We are informed that
there have been several conversions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Not a criminal case on our docket
this term and not jury trial. Where is
the county in Kansas that can beat this?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

L. Larson, of Collyer, was in Wa
Keeney Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Go to Fl. Schultz for Colorado pota
toes. will duplicate prices If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

You will always find full line of
California evaporated fruits, canned
goods, ETC., at low prices at II. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

&C. E. Cosby made a business trip to
Sharon Springs last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Frank Halblieb, of Riverside, was in
the county capital last Tuesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We never knew of greater unanimity
among our citizens, upon any proposition
than there is on the mill question.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Miss Maggie Walker had a severe
attack of sore throat this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Car load of salt at bottom prices.
IF II. Schultz.
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District court next Monday.

In the words of the lamented Garfield
''The government still lives"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

County Sup't Miss Lizzie Cooper
was in her Office last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

-Baled hay for sale in quantities to
suit purchaser. Cliff & DAVIS, If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Finest Sorghum Syrup in town at
II. Schultz.
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Teacher examination to-day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

We want to buy some cheap young
cattle. Cliff & DAVIS. If
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Hon. Lee Monroe came home nom
Topeka Thursday morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

"A. W. Purinton, of Banner, was In
the metropolis Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

1t was brought out in the late meet
ing of the state board of agriculture that
Jerusalem corn" is becoming valuable
crop in the drouthy portions of the state.
A few grains of this variety Of corn were
brought to the state from their native
fields not many years ago and planted by
way of experiment To-day thore Is
enough of it in Kansas to seed thousands
of acres, and it has been discovered that
drouth and hot winds wrestle with its
sturdy stalks In vain. The quality of the
crop is fully as good as the yellow corn
ordinarily grown IN the state and il is
said to make excellent corn bread. The
grains are large and the yield. even In
dry season. is fully up to the average OF
ordinary corn IN favorable weather.
LaCross Ckieffas.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1891.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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The arrangements for an 100 barr

The arrangements for an 100 barrel
-four mill in this city are nearly COM
plete and within so days work will be
commenced, and possibly sooner, After
work has commenced it will take from
80 to 60 days to complete it, but even
then it viii be ready in time to grind
up all the old wheat now in the county
and be ready to take care Of the new
crop as soon as it comes on. Our farm
ers can look forward to good prices for
their wheat next year and everything be
ready to take on new life with the ad-
vent of the mill.-DigktoH Journal.
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eomcK& WEIGH. Editors and Publishers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-01-31

Capt. Lewis Jones. of Banner, was
in town last Saturday.