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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

We speak reverently when we say
that God never made a more beautiful
country than western Kansas. And it
was made for purpose, too, and that
purpose will soon be made apparent in
the golden fields of ripening grain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
Decoration Notes.

The Opera Block and Iron building
presented a solid front of 125 feet of nat
ional colors.
Red, White and Blue were displayed on
every building in East front of Block 80,
Franklin Street.
Mr.. o. A. Cortright displayed the most
tasteful decoration, and DR.. A. B.
Jones the most elaborate.
The display of national flags, cultivated
flowers and draperies in the Court Hall
suggests the inimitable design and handi-
work of the Woman's Relief Corps.
Post Commander Carson, ably assisted
by every member of Capt. Trego Post,
was indefatigable in his labors to make
the exercises complete success. How
well he succeeded can be testified to by
every citizen who participated.
Fourth Of July as a national holiday
does not seem to have the same hold up
on our citizens as Decoration day. Fourth
of July sometimes passes without any de-
monstration; not SO with May Both.
Not the least interesting and inspiring
incident of Memorial day was the march
ing column of twelve little boys,
who volunteered to accompany the
old veterans in the decoration Of
the graves Of their fallen comrades.
This was probably the first
experience in patriotic demonstra-
ton. voluntarily assumed, and one which
they will each remember till the latest
day of their life, however eventful that
may be.
The following are the names Of these
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The Hays City Free Press is alarmed
over the prospect of a coalition between
the republicans and democrats of Ellis
county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The Wa-Keeney WORLD devotes q
page to the ladies Mutual improvement
Circle" 1t is conducted by the ladies
themselves, who make their department
much more readable than the Education.
al column" and temperance column" seen
in so many Of our exchanges.-McDOnaid
Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
Hats, Hats.

Have you seen our elegant assortment
OF Hats. Nothing like it has ever been
shown before. Come and get prices and
you will be astonished at the low prices
H. SHU1Tz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

According to the press dispatches s..
e. Jones has been appointed postmaster
at Banner. We think there is mistake
In the name of the appointee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

This paper has always endeavored
to steer clear of sensationalism. If it
were not SO we could give something
tacy this week. We may conclude to do
30 any way in another issue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Ed. Kerns, of Oakley, stopped at the
Farmers hotel one day last week on his
way home from Florida where he had
been for his health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
Notice..

To those who wish to raise the most
desirable horses Tor the markets, pillow
or carriage call at the Red Barn and see
the best horse ever brought 10 Trego
county for the purpose. The owner, A.
p. Lawrence, win give . premium Of 80
to the party exhibiting the best colt
sired BY this horss, st Wa-Kseney, Oct. 8
1se1s Also prise Of . for the second
bssk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

MARRIED: At the residence of Mr..
G. J. Anderson, of Ogallah, Aug. 80, 1891,
Mr.. Eric Lindburg, of this county, and
Lavisa Iraelson, late of California, by
Rev. III. n. Rogers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The question is often asked, 'Where
was Moses when the light went out?"
That is dead issue but we would ask for
information, where was President Polk
during the Cincinnati convention?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mrs. Judge Henry s. Kelly, of st.
Joseph, Mo-, is visiting her parents Judge
and Mrs. Harlan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

We have received the Premium list
Tor the ninth annual Kansas State Fair to
be held during the week commencing
Sent. 18th, 1891,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Sheriff Courtney made an official
visit to the southwest part of the county
last Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

"A very, considerable portion of our
space this week is taken up with the re-
ports of the Decoration day exercises.
This needs no apology.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

We always pay the highest price for
butter, eggs, etc. Bring them along to
H. Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

L, F, Jones, of the o. s. land Office,
went home to Cove City the first OF the
week for days visit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
To Exchange,

1 have some improved eastern Kansas
farms to exchange for Trego county
lands. Call and list your property.
W. E. SAUM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Owing to misunderstanding with
the manufacturers the boiler for the
irrigation pump has not yet arrived.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The covenant meeting of the First
Baptist church occurs this Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Preaching to-
morrow at II A. M. and at Ogallah at 4
p. m. A cordial invitation to all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

F. s. Diebold's family now occupy
the upstairs of the building formerly
occupied by G. K. Dewey, on Franklin
street south of the track,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

If you are going to get suit OF
clothes leave your order and measure
with.
81. SHULTz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The full board Of county commission.
ers were in session two days as board
of equalization.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The Alliance of Ellis County has
ordered that the vote for candidates be
taken in every sub-organzation on Satur-
day Aug. LIST. under the Australian sys-
tenn and that the central committee shall
meet on Aug. 3rd to canvass the vote and
declare the nominee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Next week we will have a political
debate in these columns between two Wa
Keeney ladies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Miss Ida Blackburn has returned
from her visit to Missouri. She reports a
very pleasant time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Gene Woodruff, representing hall &
O'Donald of Topeka, Sundayed with G.
A. Hoar,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Short sermons are popular in Wa.
Keeney as elsewhere, especially in hot
weather,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

From the Dighton journal we learn
that there is a probability their Touring
mill scheme will fail to materialize this
year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

If you want bargains in all kinds o
goods. for cash Or produce, come to d
Schultz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The finest wheat weather IN The
world this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Commissioner L. Warne called this
week and set his subscription ahead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Eighty three cases on the Cove
County docket for next term of court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. johnson are the
proud parents of girl baby born last
Sunday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

All persons having books belonging
to the late N. II. Sawtelle will return
same to me as I have purchased said lib
rary.
q r. Gospv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Il L. McGarvie has been granted an
increase Of pension.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The G.. A. r. Post will hold a camp
fire on Tuesday evening, June 9th, to
which everyone is cordially invited. Gov
ernor Humphrey, Tim. Mccarthy, Judge
Osborne, W. 81. Mcbride, A. c. Campbell
and G. z. Spencer are expected to be
present. The Wa-Keeney Glee Club have
volunteered to furnish the music for the
occasion. Sandwiches and coffee will be
served after the exercises. Every effort
will be made to make the event notable
one. Remember Tuesday evening. -GoOe
County Echo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

-Children's Day at the NJ. E. church
one week from next Sunday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Nothing is more evident than that
the West is on the eve of general bust
ness revival. And as if to even things up
it looks as though the agricultural inter-
ests-which were the first to decline when
the hard times of the past few years came
upon us-were to be the first to revive.
1t is certain that the great country lying
west of the Missouri river never before
promised SO we'll as now. Taking Kan-
sas as an illustration, it can be confident
ly predicted that a revival of prosperity
is at the door. All kinds of farm pro-
ducts are bringing good price and the
outlook for great crops-not alone of
wheat, but of everything raised by the
farmer-never was SO promising. With
the prospect now opening up the price of
farming lands has begun to advance. 1t
will only be few years till all the avail
able agricultural land will be settled;
when once the tide turns toward the west
the states containing these farming lands
will be filled with class of people who
will 60 to stay and also to prosper. The
result will be a doubling, trebling or
quadrupling OF prices and the man who
has retained this land through these
years of depression will have his reward
s7ouynal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

-Rev. Maxson preached an able and
interesting sermon at the M. E.. church
last Sabbath evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

T. F. Jones, of Banner, has gone to
Missouri. in search of another home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

IS. M. Hutzel ESQ. has nearly regain
,ed bis usual health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

d. w. Matthews has Southern Min
nesota Land for sale, or trade for cattle.
ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
For Sale or Trade.

For Sale or Trade.
One extra good jennet, one cane mill
and all of block "a, in Wa-Keeney, Rams.
Will sell, trade fol. cattle or good 100
lib. brood mare and good plug work horse
of same size. w. B. Robinson,
Gibson, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

IS. N. Wolf now occupies the Mrs.
Alsop property.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

The Oberlin Herald has been sold
under q mortgage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mrs. o. B. Kessler, of Collyer, was In
town the first OF the week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
Miss Lille Smiths school closed
last Friday.

y. W. Tunnell, of Riverside called
last Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

DIR. and Mrs. Harvey, of Chicago
were visiting at G. J. Ferris this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

CHURCH-sunday school ct
1 $50 A. NJ, H. x. Walker, superintendent L.
dies Missionary Society fourth Thursday of each
month at $50 p. NJ, Mrs. W. b. Damn, president.
Children's Missionary Meeting fourth Saturday Of
each month at $50 p. NJ, Miss Hattie Burrough,
president. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at O'Clock
NJ. cordial invitationi s extended to everyone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

-. N. Wolf and son start for easter
Kansas next week to harvest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Rev. F. L. Walker observed Decora-
ton Day in Leoti.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mrs. Damn contributes very reada.
bic article this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Henry Hodges has been very i'll this
week with a complication of diseases.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mrs. Sawtelle and Frank Prick wen,
east last Monday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Judge Osborn holds court in Cove
City next week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Benz. jackson went to Hays City
last Monday evening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Geo. Baker is shipping his beef from
HE east.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Mrs. Geo. I. Verbeck visited in Salina
last week and portion of this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06
OFFICIAL PAPER OF fREao COUNTY.
eOwJcK& WEIGH. Editors and Publishers
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1891.

Good corn fed beef at Bakers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Top price paid for hides at Bakers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Get your sliced Ham at Bakers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Fresh bologna at Bakers.
Pure home made lard at Bakers.
.
Smoked meats, home cured, at Bak-
er's.
Garden truck and trees growing nice
ly.
Judge Osborn holds court in Cove
City next week.
Rev. F. L. Walker observed Decora-
ton Day in Leoti.
Benz. jackson went to Hays City
last Monday evening.
Mrs. Damn contributes very reada-
BILE article this week.
Mrs. o. B. Kessler, of Collyer, was In
town the first OF the week.
Mrs. Geo. I. Verbeck visited IN Salina
last week and portion of this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-06

Garden truck and trees growing nice
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1891-12-17
1RRIG ALTON.
Work That Will FIRING Prosperity to
s. fho

A Work That Will Firing Prosperity to
the People.
The report of the secretary exhibits. with in
teresting fullness, the condition of the terrific
ries. They have shared with the states the great
increase i'll farm products and are bringing YEAR
ly large areas into cultivation byextending their
irrgating canals. This work is being done by
individuals or local corporations and without
that system which a full preliminary survey OF
the water supply and OF the irrigable lands
would enable them to adopt. The future Of the
Territories Of New Mexico Arizona and Utah in
their material growth and in the increase indie
pendence, and happiness OF their people is very
largely dependent upon wise and timely legsla-
tlOn either by congress or their own legislatures,
regulating the distribution OF the water supply
furnished by their streams. If this m:.tter is
much longer neglected private corporations will
have unrestricted control OF one OF the elements
OF life, and the patentees OF the arid lands will
be tenants at will of the water companies.
The United States should part with its own
ership of the water sources. and the sites Torres
ervOrs whether to the states and territories or
to individuals or to corporations, only upon
proper water supply upon equal and reasonable
terms III the territories this whole subject is
under the full control of congress- and in the
states it is practically so as long as the govern
ment holds the title to the reservoir sites and
water sources and can grant them upon such
conditions as 1t chooses to impose.
The improvident granting of franchises of
enormous value without recompense to the
state or municipality from which they proceed,
and without proper protection OF the public
interests, is the most noticeable and fragrant
evil of modern legislation This fault should
not be committed in dealing with subject that
will, before many years, affect so vitality thou
sands OF our people.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1891-12-17

ouit.. !" ne .......'.. AZ rnu.tt: >s.....
as the country from wuicn he came, notwilh.
standing the fact that he came by way OF Can
ada but several OF the district courts have
i'll cases brought before theme overrued
this view OF the law and decided that
such persons must be returned to Canada.
This construction robs the law OF all effective
ness, even ii the DEGREES could be executed for
the men returned can the next day recross our
border. But the only appropriation made is
for sending them back to China, aud the Cana
dian officials refuse to allow them to re-enter
Canada without the payment of the $50 head
tax. I recommend such legislation will rem
edy these defects in the law.
In previous messages l have called the atten-
ton OF congress to the necessity OF so extending
the Jurisdiction Of the United States courts as
to make triable therein any felony committed
while in the act of violating a law OF the United
States These courts cannot have the inde-
pendence and effectiveness which the constitu-
ton contemplates SO long the felonious kill
ing OF high court officers, jurors and witnesses in
the discharge OF their duties, or by reason of
courts. The work done by the attorney general
and the officers of his department, even under
the present Inadequate legislation. has produced
some notable results in the interest Of law and
order.
The attorney general and also the commits
sioEers OF the District OF Columbia call atten-
ton to the Effectiveness and inadequacy of the
laws relating to crimes against chastity III the
Dictrlct of Colun ba A stringent code upon
this subject has been provided by congress for
Utah, and it is matter of surprise that the
needs OF this district should have been 50 long
overlooked.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1891-12-17

provide every guaranty for the absolutely fair-
and Tree choice by an equal suffrage within the
tional government. whether that suffrage is APP
Piled directly, as in the choice OF members Of the
mouse OF representatives, indirectly, us in the.
cholce OF senator's and electors of president.
Respect Tor public officers and obedience to law
Will not cease to be the charac eristics OF our.
people until elections cease to declare the.
vii VIII OF malorltles fairly ascertained without
fraud, suppression OR gerrynnander. If were.
called upon to- declare wherein our chief ma
tlonal danger lies, / should say without hesita-
ton, in the overthrow OF majority control by
the suppression or perversion of the popular SUI
lrage. That there Is a real danger here all must
agree, but the energies Of those who see it have
bility upon the opposite party, rather than III
efforts to make, such practices impossible by
either party.
Is il not possible now to adjourn that in
terminable and inconclusive debate while we
take, by consent, one step in the direction OF
reform by eliminating the gerrymander which
has been denounced by all parties as an inau,
ence in the selection of electors of president and
members Of congress? All the states have, act
ing freely and separately, determined that the
choice OF electors by general ticket is the wisest
and safest method, and it would seem there
Gould be no objection to a constitutional
amendment making that method permanent. II
ticket can provide for the choice OF electors by
the legislature and this trick should determine
the result. it is not too much to say that the
public peace might be seriously and widely en-
dangered.
l have alluded to the gerrymander as affecting
the method OF selecting electors OF president by
congressional districts, but the preliminary in
tent and effect of this form of political robbery
has relation to the selection Of members Of the
house OF representa- tives. The power OF congress
is ample to deal with this threatening and in-
tolerable abuse. The unfailing test OF sincerity
In election reform will be found in Willingness
to confer as to remedies and to put into force
such measures as will most effectually preserve
the right Of the people to free and equal repre-
seutation.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1891-12-17

ul.lsence .Ii.e total humber of pensioners upon
the roll on the goth day OF June. 1891, was
GIG, 100. There were allowed during the fiscal
year ending at that time 25O. 5G5 cases. Otthis
number lO2.3S7 were allowed under the law OF
Jure2 1890.
The issuing of certificates has been proceeding
at the rate OF about &c, 900 per month"; about
20 per cent OF these being under the new
law. The commissioner expresses the opinion
that he Will be able to carefully adjudicate and
allow $50 600 claims during the present fiscal
year. The appropriation for the payment OF
pensions for the fiscal year 1S9O-91 was Sl27,-
6S6, 1893. SO. and the amount expended Sis
$40 649.25, leaving an uIexneIded surplus OF
So 1866, lII. Ga.
The commissioner is quite confident that
there will be 10 call this year for deficiency ap-
propriatlon notwithstanding the rapidity with
when the work is being pushed. The mistake
which has been made by maIyls in theireXagger
ated estimates OF the cost OF pensions (not TAX
ing account of the diminished value of first pay
ments under the recent legisation.) These pay
ments, under the general law, have been Tor many
Years very large, as the pensions. when allowed,
dated from the time of filing the claim, and most
OF these claims have been pending for years. The
nrSt payments under the law OF June ! 800, are
relatively small and as the per cent OF these
cash increases and that OF the old cash dimin-
1shes, the, annual aggregate of first pay
ments is largely reduced The commissioner,
under date OF Nov. Ii, furnishes me With the
statement that during the last Jour months
1915 certificates We're issued, 1885 under
the general laW and o.2S2 under the act Of June
27, 1890. The average first payment during
these four months was S131.S5. While the aver
age payment upon eases allowed during The year
ending June 30, 1891, was Ss239. 49, being q. re-
ductlon i'll the average first payments during
these four mouths OF S1O7.4S.
The estimate tor pension expenditures for the
fiscal Year ending uue 30, 1893, is SLID, 956.-
900, which, alter a careful examination OF The
subject, the commissioner is of the opinion will
be sufficient. While these disbursements to the
disabled soldiers OF the great civil war are large,
estimates