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The record-union., 1891-03-08
CORRUPTION IN THE p1LLoRY.

This journal does not indulge in gossip,
nor make itself the vehicle for the repe-
tition of idle rumor. 1t is advisedly
speaking, therefore, when it says that it
has every reason for saying that recently
the Telephone Company, discovering in
proposed legislation in the present Legis-
lature what it believed to be serious as
sault upon its interests and calculated to
impair its usefulness if enacted into
law, applied to a well-known political
agency, one supposed to be able to influ-
ence legislation and to have knowledge
of the inner conditions affecting legisla-
ton, to ascertain what it would cost to
defeat the bill or proposed bill. The re-
ply, after delibera6on, was returned that
defeat could be assured for not less than
$4,000.
The political agency making the esti-
mate referred to knew precisely the value
of the words, and must be assumed to
have known exactly what the reply
meant. 1t was not romancing, but as
sumption of knowledge of conditions of
legislative vulnerability.
When corrupt agencies place Legislative
character at such level that they can,
with comparative accuracy, calculate the
cost necessary to pass or defeat measures,
the time has fully arrived for duty-doing
on the part of press and people that will
remove the reproach utterly, and give
the venal to understand that their hour
has struck.
No such bargain can now be made with
guarantee of efiecting the desired end
by the use of coin. For there is now ex-
ercised watchfulness, backed by honest
determination to expose all corrupt trans
actions in official life, that will. make it
more than perilous for any man to SUBJ
init to the approach of traffickers in votes
The corrupt men who promote vote
selling and peddle out legislative indul-
gences are to-day and have been for
weeks banking upon suppositious vetoes
of the Governor of the commonwealth.
though not daring to approach that mag
istrate, or submit themselves to the con-
sequences should the knowledge of their
netarious business reach him.
While they thus buy and sell men
without their knowledge, they claim to
have sufficient consenting clientage to
accomplish their moneyed ends in the
two houses, in most cases, and that it is
thus to be accounted for why measures
demanded by the public interest linger
upon the calendars or languish in COM
mittees.
Fortunately for the State, however,
the press and the people have been
aroused in time and the lobbyist and the
go-between, the secret agent and the ex-
perts in legislative manipulation are
awakening to the fact that honest indig-
nation and vigilance have hedged them
about so completely that any attempts to
approach" and all efforts to execute
corrupt bargains, are doomed to inevita-
bic defeat and certain exposure. No
matter how secretly details may be
planned, there can now be no bargaining
and selling such as referred to without
submission of the infamy to correction
in the pillory of publicity.
The record-union., 1891-03-08
THE POSTAL SUBSIDY BILL.

The postal subsidy bill, which has
been approved by the President, is
the first distinctive and practically useful
action on the part of the Federal Govern
ment to stimulate American shipping in
terests that has been recorded for many
years. The bill will have powerful in
fiuence in encouraging the building of
American ships and in manning them
with American seamen.
The vessels with which the Postmaster
General is to contract for mail carriage
are to be American-built, speedy, and
constructed according to three classifica-
tions: Iron or steel, twenty-knot speed,
and 5000 tons burthen; iron or steel, six
teen-knot speed, 5000 tons, and iron,
steel or wood, twelve-knot, and I,5OO
tons. They are to be built in the first and
second instances so as to be capable of
transformation into auxiliary naval
cruisers to carry six-inch rifles, and they
are all to be officered and manned by
American citizens to the extent of one
fourth of the number in the first two
years; the next three, one-third, and for
the period thereafter one-half.
The compensation to be allowed ap-
pears to be ample and to be sufficiently
high to justify the investment of new
capital and the entry in bidding of vessels
already constructed. The passage of the
bill ought to occasion much rejoicing.
We may now confidently look forward
to the enlargement and carrying out of a
policy that will do for US what like action
has done for England, put the flag to the
fore and make trade follow it.
The record-union., 1891-03-08

VOTERS in preparing their ballots for
Tuesdays election should not fail to vote
"Yes'' on the proposition to pay the po-
licemen who have not been recompensed
for the service they rendered the city. 1t
is question of common honesty. The
men served the city; they should be paid
for 1t. Sacramento wants no such service
without coInpensatiou.
The record-union., 1891-03-08
Weather FORECAST,

. Forecast till p. NJ Sunday-For Northern
California: Fair weather. except followed by
light rain in the northwestern portion; wind
shifting to south and east; nearly stationary
temperature, except warmer in western Ne
vada, on northwest coast and at Keeler and
Fresno.
The record-union., 1891-03-08

1t was found from careful termination
tests at the Wisconsin station, that the
hulled grains of timothy seed neither GER
inmate so well nor retain their vitality so
long as those not hulled; also that timothy
seed, when properly stored, is fairly reli-
able up to five years old.
The record-union., 1891-03-08

The REcoRp- UNION, SUNDAY UNION
and WEEKLY UNION are the only papers
on the Coast, outside Of San Francisco,
that receive the full Associated Press dis
patches from all parts of the aUorld. Out
side Of San Francisco, they haze no conf
petftors, either IN influence or home and
general circulation throughout the State.
The record-union., 1891-03-08
ABoLIsHING USEFUL BOARDS.

The bin to consolidate the viticultural
and horticultural Commissions with the
State Board of Agriculture, makes a
damaging confession. 1t provides that
four more members shall ba added to the
The record-union., 1891-03-08
Hprrinl atnttrra.

IF AFFLICTED with Sore Ewes use DIR.
ISAAC THoMPSoN'S EYE WATER Sold
at 25 cents.
The record-union., 1891-03-08
CHARLES FL9HR, PRACTICAL GTNSllITII.

1OO4 SIXTH STREET, BETWEEN AND
lUZ4 X importer and dealer in Shotguns
Riiies and Pistols. Ammunition of ali kinds
constantly on hand. Safes and Scales re-
paired and Trusses made 10 order.
The record-union., 1891-03-08

PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH. b,
use of local enesthetic. DIR. WELDON, den
tist, Eighth and streets.
The record-union., 1891-03-08

SAMPLE ROOMS, lo14 Sixth street, be-
gars. JACOB HEARTH, Proprietor.
The record-union., 1891-03-08
MRS. j. w. BOYD

HAS REMOVED HER DRESSMAKTNG
Ii business from residence TO GIG Seventh
street, between / and j, where she will be
pleased to meet her patrons and all others
who desire latest designs and first-class work
in dressmalzing. feie-lln
The record-union., 1891-03-08

All these publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single subscribers,
with charges prepaid. All Postmasters are
agents. n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
STOCK AND FARM.

Garden City letter: The demand for
Jerusalem corn seed has not abated.
The superintendent of the government
farm was instructed to purchase 5000
pounds and give it to applicants in five
pound packages. The applications
came from more than a dozen states
and territories. The supply has long
since been exhausted and thousands of
applications remain Unfulfilled. A few
of the dealers in the city have seed for
sale. The great feature of the corn is
that it can make such good use of the
little moisture it does find It is well
adapted to a semi-arid region.-The
farmers are now beginning to talk farm
ing. In fact, j. p Zimmerman, of
North Finney, commenced February z.
He has already put in wheat, oats and
barley since the snow.-The writer
heard farmer speak of having put out
twenty acres of oats last week. The
splendid condition of the ground after
the heavy SHOWS and the fact that the
irrigation canals are in good repair, en-
courages our farmers to lay the founda-
ton for a great harvest in 1891.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
A New De al.

In a recent circular issued from the
general superintendent Office of the
| Santa Fe new rule has been adopted,
allowing commissions to station agents
upon the regular fare local tickets sold
by them. The circular says:
I'm establishing the rate of commits
sion we have taken the ticket sales for
six consecutive months prior to August,
1890, and upon a monthly average thus
obtained based the per cent of commits.
sion for each station.
"a reduction in salary has been
made to correspond, as nearly as prac-
ticable, to the amount of commission
In the majority of cases the net result
to the agent is the increase of few
cents in his average salary; in a few
cases a reduction of salary is the result.
There is no intention or desire, how
ever, that the introduction of this COM
mission system shall reduce salaries,
but on the contrary it is hoped and be-
lieved that extra effort on the part of
each of you will show increased sales,
and thus be the means of adding to
your present salary.
"Cash fares to the extent of about
$4,000 are paid monthly upon our
trains; tie bulk of this should be paid
at the ticket window, and by proper eff
fort on your part this will be accom-
plished, and believe to the interest of
all concerned.
THE company intends revising the
percentages paid as often as justice to
all concerned seem to warrant. While
some particular month may show de-
crease in net salaries to some, a fair
trial upon the present percentages we
believe will prove they are in the direc-
ton of increased revenue to you, and
if after few months under the pro-
posed basis any one finds his monthly
salary permanently reduced, an appli-
cation to his immediate superior for
readjustment will entitle him to prompt
and favorable consideration"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

There's a good deal of
guarantee business in the store
keeping of to-day. It's too
excessive. Or too reluctant.
Half the time it means moth
ing. Words mLy zUOzds.
This offer to refund the
money, or to pay a reward, is
made under the hope that you
won't want your money back,
and that you won't claim the
reward. Of course.
So, whoever is honest in
making it, and works-not on
his own reputation alone, but
through the local dealer whom
you know, must have some
thing he has faith in back of
the guarantee. The business
WOuIdn [ STAND d year Will
out it.
What is lacking is conf
dence. Back of that, what is
lacking is that clear honesty
which is above the average
practice"
DR.. Pierce's medicines are
guaranteed to accomplish what
they are intended to do, and
their makers give the money
back if the result isn't APP
parent.
Doesn't it strike you that
a medicine which the makers
have so much confidence in,
is the medicine for you?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
KANSAS CHURCHES.

The resignation of DR.. Philip Krohn
as pastor of the First Congregational
church of Atchison will take place the
first Sunday in March. He will leave
shortlr afterward for New York, where
he and Mrs. Kohn will visit relatives
several months. It is said that he has
no special location in view, but it is
generally understood that he has no in
tention OF returning to the wesA A
farewell reception was rendered him by
the members of the church. He had
been their pastor for less than year.
He once rendered his resignation, but
it was not accepted. His determination
to 60 east finally induced the directors
to accept.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

contest participated in by Iowa, Illinois,
Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Colorado, Missouri, and Nebraska, to
take place at Des Moines, Ia, next May.
Cawker City Times: When Cawker-
ties go abroad to find better business
location and see the stagnation of busl-
ness elsewhere, they readily realize that
Cawker after all Is as good town as
the best of them. We simply state the
naked truth when we say that no town
in north central nor northwestern Kan
sas, has gone through the financial de-
preston and stringency in better shape
and is emerging from it in more sat-
isfactory manner than Cawker City.
Our merchants declare that trade is
equal to what it was year ago and far
more satIsfactory--more cash paid and
less credit asked for.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
KANSAS RAILROADS,

Kansas City, No, Journal: The
offices of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
to Parsons has caused an unwonted
activity in railroad matters to spring up
there. A belt line has been organized
there, of which G. H. Kimball is presi-
dent; William Martindale, of Emporia,
vice president, and L. Clark, OF Parsons,
secretary and treasurer. The Missouri,
Kansas & Texas will put in large boiler
shops there, and enlarge the round
house to capacity of twenty eight
engines. Work will begin on an office
building to cost 100000 exclusive of
the grounds, within sixty days. The
people of the town have contributed
$4,000 of this sum.
Atchison letter: There is rumor in
railway circles that the territory of @.
NJ. Rathburn will shortly be extended
to include the Kansas Central and the
Grand Island, now under the control of
the Gould interests. Mr.. Rathburn is
at present perintendent of the western
division of the Missouri Pacific, and
the change is said to be a scheme to
get rid of superhuous superintendent.
William Coughlin, a Missouri Pacific
trainmaster, has been appointed super
intendent of the lines northwest of
Kansas City, to succeed E. E. Calvin,
resigned. CALVIN goes back to the
Union Pacific to superintend 1,061
miles of road He came from the same
road to Atchison, having worked him
self up from the position of a brake
man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
SIOO Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
is Internationally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative power that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
70 Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
Kansas College oratorx.

EMPoRIA- state oratorical con-
test was held IN the Whitley opera
house, with 500 students from seven
Kansas colleges present. Mr.. Harris,
the orator from Salina, failed to appear.
The speakers were: w. q. Gantz, state
normal, 1.-THE Problem OF the Elec-
tions;;" A. W. Myers, Washburn, 1.-The
American Idea;" h. S. Hadley, state
university, "Oliver Cromwell and Puri-
tanism;" ]. T. Crawford, Ottawa uni
versity, america and the Future;"
Vernon L. Harrington, college of EN-
porla, "God in History" John I. Gaines,
Baker university, "Ths Civilization of
the Anglo Saxon"
First place was awarded to Baker,
second to the college of Emporia, and
third to Washburn.
The first prize was $S5 and the honor
Of representing Kansas in the college
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07
ACHANCE TO MAKE MONEY

feel it my duty to inform others of my
success plating spoons, castors, jewelry, etc.
The first week l cleared $36, and in three
weeks cleared $11S.50. By addressing w.
H. Griffith d Co., GAINESVILLE, Ohio, you can
get circulars. Six months ago l was poor, 1
now have nice home and bank account all
the product of SO invested in Platter.
s. L. MORTON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

why so pale and wan, fond love. Prithee!
why so pale?" "Well if the truth must be
told, have the most viIlainous cold a man
ever had" She only smiled confident and
happy smile-and brought down her bottle
OF Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

have tried Salvation Oil in my own case
for neuralgia and experienced much benefit
from its use. It's very penetrating and al
ways gives relief.
is. LEWIS. Manufacturer Boots & Shoes.
81 Fayette St.. Baltimore, Md.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

'Mr. Van Stump, suspect that you want
to marry my daughter only on account of
her fortune" ''On, 1 beg YOU just ask my
father! He will tell you. the last thing ever
think of is money"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

For Coughs and throat troubles use
Browns bronchial TrOches." ''They stop
an attack of my asthma cough very prompt
ly."-C. Faleh, Midlo!riILe, Ohio.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing syrup for Chill
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces infiam-
nation, alays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Johnnie: What is an egotist, papa? Papa:
1t is a person, my son who tells you about
himself those things which you want to tell
him about yourself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

0Misery loves company, and company ma
kes misery for the housewife when the COM
pany comes unexpectedly and she has moth
ing cooked in the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Those who use Dob5in's Electric Soap each
week, land their name is legion) save their
clothes and strength, and let the soap do the
work. Did you ever try it? If not. do so
next Monday sure. Ask your grocer for it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Crooks are likely to be found around
the Joints"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Miss Hartly: Very, very sweet, indeed! Is
it your own arrangement? The Professor:
Well, largely. l scored the pedalling.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Henpecked husbands are a unit in favor of
the closure rule. closure means shut up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

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, 1891-03-07

Current writer's have made some Crispi II
marks about the Italian premier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

To succeed in his art the skater must get
of his foot frequently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

1t takes two to make bargin; but only
one of them gets it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

The theatrical manager is known by the
company he keeps.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-03-07

Sackcloth, becomingly made up, and with
out the ashes, looks well in Lent.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
A Double Wedding.

Truman E. Waldorf of Menoken was
married to Miss Hannah Peterson OF this
city Sunday night; at the same time and
place Edward G. Smith was Joined in
holy matrimony to Miss Tena johnson,
both Of Bismarck. The ceremonies were
performed by Judge Chase at his residence.
The weddings we're quiet and unexpected.
After the ceremony Mrs. Chase served re-
freshments to the happy young couples.
Mr.. Waldorf is one of the most prosperous
eof Burleigh county farmers and ranks first
among the leading men of the Missouri
slepe. He made settlement in early days,
and by persistent and honest effort has
built a comfortable and pleasant home.
His bride, Miss Peterson, needs no intro
<ductiOn to u citizens, as she has spent
her life, or at least the latter years of it, in
our midst. She is accomplished and highly
respected by a large circle of friends. Mi.
Smith is also an old time citizen, having
conducted a successful business inlonr city
for some time past. His bride, Miss John
son, has been a constant companion Of
Miss Peterson and enjoys a host of friends
in the capital city. The new adventures
promise to be all that one could wish, and
their friends extend congratulations.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
The Assessment of Stock.

EDITOR TRIBUNE: I see by your paper
that the sheep men of the state are going
to make a kick on the assessment of So a
head. I think they are right, but the cattle
and horse interests of the state should also
be looked after. If we ever expect to make
q successful stock country of this state,
there should be a different scale OF assess
ments for range stock from work stock.
That would encourage farmers to handle
more cattle, horses and sheep than they do
now, and in a few years we would have a
good and prosperous country. / think that
on bronchos $40 to SIS a head is a good as
sessment, and on cattle SO to $12 is a fair
price for assessment. American horses
are worth more, and 500 to $50 would not
be unreasonable. Sheep at from ST. to So
would be an equal and / think satisfactory
value. l believe that If such a scale of
assessment was adopted, there would be a
general encouragement throughout the
stateIto handle more stock. Every county
has adifferent scale of prices for range and
work stock. I believe every stock raiser is
interested in that question, and I would be
pleased to nave opinions from other stock
Taisers. JOHN @. DWYER.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05

the times. The Marquis di Rudini is a
handsome mar of magnificent physique.
He is tifty-two years old, and shrewd and
resourceful in politics. His attitude to-
ward the United States is believed to nave
arisen from a conviction hat an appeal to
patriotism at this juncture would avert
unpleasant domestic difficulties, one result
of which might be the return of Signor
Crispi, the former premier, to power.
Rldini first cam into prominence in
1866, when lie was mayor of Palermo. The
rabble burst into revolt and threatened to
sack the city. He managed to keep them
in check until the arrival of royalist
troops, who inflicted terrible punishment
upon the insurgents and effectually quelled
their disaffected spirit. Three years later
he became minister of the interior.
The marquis is a native of Sicily, where
the dreaded Malta, which was the prime
u of this last international hubbub,
Oripinated
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-06-05
Woe! Woe! Unutterable Woe.

Why endure 1t daily, nightly. we had welt
nigh said. hourly. They do who are tortured
by chronic rheumatism. The remedy, bo-
tanic, pure. safe and prompt Is at hand. We're
the evidence in behalf of Hostetter's Stomach
Bltters collated. 1t would be found to TEEN
with well authentica ted proofs that the medi-
cine Is both a preventive and a remedy in
this malady of varying sgonies and ever pres
ent danger. To forestall its chro mic stage is
the dictate of prudence. Renounce dangerous
medication. Far more effective, more GER
tain, more permanent in the beneficent con-
ence Endorses. the recommendation Of ply.
sicians sanction its use. Begin early, use
with persistence, and expect relief. Hostet-
biliousness. kidney ailments, dyspepsia and
malarial trouble.