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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

the object being to drive the Indians into the
reservation. There is constant communica-
ton between the hostile camp and the agency.
The hostiles are well supplied with beef, but
they have no sugar or coffee. except as they
are supplied BY the friendlies. While the
situation Is regarded as hopeless one for
the Indians. yet it Is believed that they have
no intention of surrendering. From reports
received at the interior department, the stu
alton is believed to be tense. and the poop
at the agencies are very mucn disturbed.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

THE fac. that certain red stars have
disappeared from the heavens has re-
Gently been noted by Mr.. Birmingham,
of Tuam, Ireland, who also mentions
that other stars of the same color have
undergone extraordinary changes in
brilliancy. The cause of this varia-
bility in colored stars is unknown. 1t
is supposed, however, that red stars are
ordinarily in an emberl like condition,
and are occasionally heated to white
ness in some manner not yet under
stood.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
A Sparp Conspiracy.

CHICAGO, January 10.-A uumber of barb
ence here. As near as could be aScertained
the purpose of the meeting is to either or
ganiZe general revolt against the Wash
burn Moon monopoly or to organize a trust
including all the wire manufacturers in the
west, the idea Of the latter plan being to con-
tinue the tribute to the monopoly and get
even by raising prices to the consumer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
The Proper Caper.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, January 9.-News
has reached here from Rockford that a Sioux
runner came to the CGur q AleLe Indian
reservation and endeavored to induce the
Indians to join the ho-tiles. Chief Salt Ice,
of Cpur d. Alene. hearing of his mission, or
dered his arrest and confinement IN the
guard house and had him whipped, after
which he was taken to the limits of the reser-
walton and dismissed with a warning not to
return.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Kansas National Guard.

TOPEKA, January 10.-The following dis
patch, on the approval of Governor Humph-
fey, has been sent to Secretary Proctor,
head of the war department.:
Secretary of War, Washington, ID. c.
Colonel J. W. F. Hughes, in command of
the Third regiment, Kansas National guards,
desires me to tender you the services of the
Third regiment, consisting of himself and
$40 men fully equipped for service in the In
dian war. /. n. ROBERTS,
Adjutant General Z. N. g.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
A Battlefield Baby.

PINE RIDGE, 5. D., January "A little In
dian baby, about three moths old, being one
of the two miraculous survivors of the battle
of Wounded Knee, who lay for three days be-
side the dead body of its mother, has been
adopted by Mrs. Allison Mailor. wealthy
lady of New York city. Major John Burke
stood As godfather to the child and had 1t
christened Maggie c. Maior. the first name
and initial being those of the child's new
found benefactress.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
A "BuSted" Trust,

CHICAGO, Ill, January 12.-President Nc
Cormicb furnishes the Associated Press this
statement: "The American Harvester COM
pany, after securing the opinion of eminent
counsel from different states, has been
brought face to face with grave legal obsta
cles to the consummation of the enterprise
for which it was formed. These are of such
a character that, after the most serious and
careful consideration, the conclusion has
been reached that the whole undertaking
must be abandoned. II believes that in thus
promptly taking this action its course will
meet with the approval of the public"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
a CvcIopeinT Texas.

SHERMAN, TEX, January 10.-A cyclone
passed east of this town. Several houses
were blown down. an infant was killed and
four adults severely wounded.
John Schmidt was blown over a barbed
wire fence. He seized the wire as he passed
and his hand was almost torn off. House
hold goods were scattered about for miles
and the loss is great. Further research may
reveal more dead bodies.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
A New Leader.

LONDON, January AT a conference be-
tween the Irish leaders at Boulognc- Sur Mer
it was agreed that Justin Mccarthy should
resign the craftsmanship. or the party: and
that full meeting of the party should be
called to elect a new leader. The participa-
tion of the Parnellites in the vote for new
leader is tantamount to a reconstruction of
the party, and will be entirely satisfactory to
Mr. Parnell
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
To Wore Next Wednesdav

WASHINGTON. D. c., January 10.-Unaui-
nous consent was given in the senate to a
proposition made by Mr.. ingalls, to the effect
that general debate on the finance bill shall
close at the adjournment on Tuesday next,
that then ten minutes discussions shall be
in order, and that the final vote on the bill
and amendments snail be taken before the
adjournment on Wednesday next.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

4 NEW JERSEY woman named Bless
ing, who was given charity and cared
for in Pittsburg, suddenly disappeared
without even thanking her benefactors.
Blessings brighten as they take their
fight" but the New Jersey Blessing
NAV not have but one Of that kind.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

A SCIENTIST announces that the size
Of the head is no indication of the ex-
tent of brain-rower. Brain surface is
the measure of intelligence, and the
surface \ great or small according to
the depth of the convolutions or creases.
A man with a small head may have a
brain so folding upon itself that it will
be of vast extent, while one with big
head by superficial measurement may
have the gray matter that enwraps his
mind o. such shallow convclutions that
the mind viii be of narrow scope.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Iowa Has 1t, Too.

WATERLOO, IA, January lot is reported
here that the Musquawkie Indians. located
in the southern part of lama county, have
an attack of the Messiah craze, and there is
apt to be an outbreak at any moment. There
are about 100 of them. The governors
greys. the Muscatine rifles and two compa-
mics of state guards have been ordered in
readiness, and it Is expected that the COM
pany here will receive orders very soon.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

UNDERGROUND LONDON is far more
wonderful than underground Paris.
Take for example, its 5000 miles of
sewers, its 81, 600 miles of telegraph
wires, its 1, 500 miles of water mains, its
5000 miles of gas pipes, all definitely
fixed. Yet not even these compare with
the vast cellarage area beneath the feet
of the pedestrian. In Oxford and Re-
gent streets alone the capacity is said
to exceed 40 acres.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Bio Wheat Gals.

CLARK, S. D., January ia sensation
has been created by the discovery OF extern
sive wheat steals from the elevators. Frank
Russell, Fred Bradley and Wilson Diehi, all
prominent commission men. have been ar
rested. More arrests are to follow. Inc
stealing has been widespread and systematic.
A trap was laid which is said to have caught
the three men.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
New Division super;ntendents.

CHICAGO, January st Is announced mere
that partial reorganization of the Union
Pacific plan of operation has been made by
General Manager Clark. Five grand divi-
sions are established. The st. Joseph and
Grand Island division is abolished and its
territory added to the Kansas division. Rob-
ert L. TickenSdorfer is designated as acting
general superintendent of the Nebraska divi-
vision; J. o. Brinkerhoft becomes general
superintendent of the Kansas division; X. e.
Duncan is appointed general superintendent
of the Wyoming division: ". H. Bancroft.
general SUPERINTENDENT of the Mountain and
O. II. Mcneil, superintendent of the Pacific
dlvlson.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
a Midday SNake-Up.

TOLEDO, O.-Just at noon shock of earth
quake was felt here that shook houses, ratified
windows and frightened horses. The shock
came apparently from the south, and slight
rumbling accompanied it. 1t was at first
supposed that it was a dynamite explosion at
some point in the oil fields, but telephone
messages by the Blade to all points within a
radius of fifty miles to the south and south
east showed this to be incorrect.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

Mrs. EVA HAMILTON has announced
the intention of going on the stage to
make her living. Shades Of Shakes
peare! To what extremity has the
stage at last arrived Dramatic man
ayers seem to have their eyes upon
the court calendars, and the potboiler
playwrights appear to be ready to pro-
duce plays for everybody who may
achieve prominence in divorce and
criminal trials.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

THE form of oath binding the Moham-
medan conscience is to make the Koran
rest on the head while the oath Is adj
ministered. But if the Koran is skill
fully held just above the head the form
is not valid and the oath not binding.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

TEE real test of the genuineness of
an inward affection as it appears in our
consciousness, is the course of action
TO which it leads. If it does not lead
one to act rightly, 1t Is not OF much
value. What men practically do is
very sure index to the character of their
Fo.E,,,c
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Gould and Sage.

NEW YoRx, January 12.-An authorized
statement has been given out to the effect
that Jay Gould had not obtained control Of
the Atchison railroad by purchase, as has
been reported, but that ha and Russell sage
And their friends held moro Atchison securi-
ties than ever before.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

EDIsoN's photographic doll has now
got up to 135 words in speech. The
year-old flesh and blood baby can say
a great many more words according
to its fond mother-but the words all
sound alike.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
An Alliance Victory,

ST. PAUL, January 10.-The house has
elected a speaker. H. c. Stivers, the demo-
cratic candidate, withdrew in the interest of
peace and in favor of z. I. Chaplin. the allI-
ance candidate. A ballot was taken result
ing III % votes for Chaplin and Il for Searle.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

| One of my children having had a severe
case of whooping cough was induced to
try DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the child Was
entirely cured by the use of two bottles. IN,
view of the above. deem it pleasure 10
| forward this testimonial of its efficacy.
| JAMES BUCKLEY,
| 1886 Lombard ST.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

4 RUSSIAN who married a girlwife
at the age of 50 has just died at the
age of 100, leaving his once girl
wife a widow past her prime. 1t can
rot be said that the old man married
in haste to repent at leisure, but there
was leisure enough for the young
woman to repent.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
COLBY,
KANSAS.

To DEVOTE ones self to something
higher than ones self, this is the an
swer of the ages TO all who would find
perpetual interests, and live in that
energy which is immortal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

'1have found out a gift for my fair" Nat
orally it may be supposedly is flower for her
htir. diamond for her finger. or box OF
candy, but It is far better than these. 1t Is
bottle of that famous Salvation Oil 20 cure
her neuralgia, pretty dear.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
All Right But the Hog,

wAeHIxGIoS. D. c., January 12.-The con-
sui general at Berlin has informed the de-
partn,ent of state that the federal council OF
the German EN- ire has resclnded all DEGREES
relating to the importation OF live stock ex-
cepting that which relates to pork OF Amer
lean origin.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Senator Stanford Fixed.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, January 10.-The re-
publican members of both branches of the
legislature met and unanimously renominated
Leland Stanford for United States senator.
The democrats decided to give their COM
plimentary vote to Stephen NJ. White.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
r. the sunerers from Consumption,

81 the Sufferers from ConSumptIon1'
Scrofula, and, General Debility, will Try
SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver OIL,
with Hypophosphites, they will find imme-
diate relief and permanent benefit. DIR. ID.
V. MoTT. Brentwood, Cal, writes: Il have
used Scottfs Emulsion with great advantage;
in cases of Phthisis, Scrofula and Wasting
Diseases generally. 1t is very palatable."
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
WRANGLING STILL.
The Supreme Court Holding
the Guiding Rein.

The Nebraska Legislature Finally
Canvasses the Vote on State
Officers and Declares the Result
All But Governor Boyd Take
Their Cffic- 8.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
ORGANIZING the Third Party

JACKSON, Miss, January 10.-A conference
of the prohibition party of the state has been
called for the purpose of considering the ad-
visibility of organizing the party for the
election of members of the legislature this
fall.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

The recent improvement in type
setting has led many people not famil-
lar with composition to believe tina.
the days of the composition and his stick
and case are numbered. If they are
numbered they are numbered a long
way ahead Ii will he long time be-
fore the busy brain Of the Inventor will
evolve a steam compositor that will
take the place CO the lining one, even
though he is at times faulty and
cranky, aud given to disappearing
mysteriously at the very time when
his presence is most needed.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
1hex Feel Safer

LINCOLN, NEB.. January 10.-Advices from
Nebraska border towns indicate more quiet
feeling since the arrival of the state militia.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

'sHave You anything to say, prisoner
asked the judge. no, your honor, except
that it takes very little to please me"
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, Gispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it TO all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kx. REW YORK MH
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

I BUSINESS Blocked by War.
CHICAGO. January 1O.-Officials of the Chi
cago & Northwestern road say that the bust
ness of the road is being greatly interfered
with in Nebraska and Dakota by the Indian
troubles. All business there is practically at
| a stand-still.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
The Jews Expelled.

ST. PxrEssBunG, January 1.-The minis
ter of the interior has issued an order for the
expulsion of the Jews in the Caucasus.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

LINCOLN, NEB.. January 12.-After much
wrangling the fight in the legislature was
brought to an end by the action of the su-
preme court.
Chief Justice Cobb, of the supreme court.
sent in word that the men who advised the
alliance men to disregard the mandate OF
the court would be dealt with severely. This
had soothing effect on the obstructionists
in the lobby, and at $50 the speaker finished
the canvass and formally declared that
James E. Boyd had been duly elected gov
ernor. This declaration was also made in
reference to the republican state ticket below
governor.
Then an alliance man introduced a resolu-
ton to the effect that the election was void,
and refusing to recognize any OF the ofncers
as elected also censuring the supreme court.
After much delay and discussion the reSolu-
tion was adopted by strict party vote, ~ TO
So, the republicans and democrats voting no.
Within thirty minutes after the official an
nouncement of the election result by Speaker
Elder the oath of office had been admins
tered to Governor Boyd and the other officers
elect, and their bonds approved by the su-
preme court.
Inc OlllCerS WERE SNOIH LII PiOi4pss ~
Chief Justice Cobb.
NEW MOVE.
Governor Boyd called on Governor Thayer
and was informed that the latter would not
give up the office on the glourd that ne was
not a citizen of the United States and was
therefore not eligible. This changes the
situation until nobody oares to say what the
outcome will be.
Governor Thayer has barricaded the eHecu-
tive Office and remains inside with police
and a company of militia on guard. 1t Is
impossible to reach him to ascertain his pug
poses, but it is understood that he will re-
main governor, if possible, until all ques-
tions affecting his successor are settled.
All of the newly elected state officers are IN
possession of their Offices except Governor
Boyd, who is kept out by Governor 1hayer
on the ground that he is ineligible.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
PEACEFUL POW-WOW.
Five Chiefs Give General Miles
Chin Music.

Most OF tna Pine Ridge Indians
Want to Return to the Agency
and Rations and Are Expected
ln-MileS Talks Plainly to Them.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

Now THAT the courts have decided
that anyone may publish Noah Web.
ster's dictionary, talk will be cheap.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
Caused nv the strike.

caused Oy tne StFtNSe
GLASGOW, January 10.-There is consider
able distress in the Glasgow district caused
by the strike among the poorer classes OF the
population. Their suffering increases daily.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
4 Row on Hand.

LINCOLN, NEB., January 10.-All doors of
representative hall were closely guarded and
none but members of the legislature, state
officers and persons having business inside,
were admitted.
All the members were on hand promptly,
although they found great difficulty in push
ing their way through the crowds that filled
the corridor and beSeged the capitol at all
points.
The alliance members had taken possession
of the house at 3 O'Clock in the morning.
They placed the speaker in the char and put
Gordon of assistant sergeants-at-arms
around him.
When Lieutenant Governor Micklejohn
appeared he was not allowed TO take his seat,
but stood in front of the speaker ready to
call the joint session to order. At O'Clock
the speaker Issued an order for the arrest of
Lieutenant Governor MickleJohn on the
charge of misconduct in Office and breach of
the peace.
The lieutenant governor defied the officers
and was not taken into custody. Both sides
had force of sergeants-at-arm within call
and any attempt on either side to proceed
with the canvass of the vote would have pre-
cipitated row. To avoid this a committee
from each party was sent with statement
of the case to the supreme court and, at 1910
a. m, the house is waiting in suspense for a
decision as to which officer has the constItu-
tional right to preside.
MILITIA ORDERED OUT.
Governor Thayer has ordered ont COM
pany of National guards and they have
stacked arms in the corridors of the capitol.
Crowds are arriving on every train to attend
the inauguration of Governor elect Boyd.
The militia is called out only as precau-
tionary measure.
THE DOORS BURST IN.
The supreme court has issued a writ of
mandamus directing the speaker of the house
to canvass the returns.
The sheriff of Lancaster county with depu-
ties and balitf OF the supreme court have
just burst in the doors of the house and
fought their way through the crowd of ALI
ance men guarding the entrance. The writ
has been served on the sneaker.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

Two of tine hardest things to keep in this,
life are a new diary and sharp lead pencil.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

n-I-I. ~ IIIrs II"
Senator Hall. from the census committee, re
ported back without amendment the apportion
ment bill, which was placed on the calendar.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

THE action of the United States Ex-
press Company in refusing to carry
money or transact any business for lot
terry organizations is to be heartily
commended. 1t will probably entirely
close up the Louisiana lottery except
: in the State where this institution has
its home. tits quite certain now that
the lottery cannot secure q renewal of
its charter, which expires IN 1892.
Since the United States anti-lottery
law has gone into effect the lottery
managers cannot afford the large sums
that they not long ago offered for the re-
newal of their charter. The Mexican
lotteries have until lately been doing a
great business IL the Sout Invest, but
with no means of getting communica-
lions before the pablo or money from
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

A BUFFALO physician who had ex-
amined under a microscope the straps
TO which the stand-up passengers of the
street cars OF that city hold on SAYS that
they are fairly reeking with bacteria of
the most dangerous kind. The physi-
clan with a microscope in pursuit of ba-
cilli, fever germs, microbes, bacteria
and so on is always liable to excite an
unnecessary alarm. But however real
the danger in this case, it will not dis
turb the people of Chicago. They are
toe well hardened TO the more serious
perils of street car travel to mind a
tritiing billion or two of bacteria.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
DURIFY YOUR
! BLOOD.

But do net Use The dangerous alkaline
and mercyial preparations which destroy
your nervous system and ruin The digestive
power Of the stomach. The vegetable king.
dom gives US the best and safest remedial
agents. Or. Sherman devoted The greater
part OF his life to the discovery Of this relia.
Ne and safe remedy, and all It's ingredients
are vegetable. He gave il the name Of
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15
PrickIy Ash Biiters

aname every one can remember, and TO The
present day nothing has been discovered that
is SO beneficial for The BLOOD, for the
LIVER, for the KIDNEYS and for the
STOMACH. This remedy is now 8, well
and favorabIy known BY all who have used
It that arguments as 10 its merits are use.
less, and il others who require correct
i've to the system would but give II trial
the health Of this country would be vastly
improved. Remember the name-PRIcKlY
ASH BiTTERS. Ask your druggist for il.
PRlCKlY ASH EiTTERS CO.,
ST. LOUIS. MO-
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

There seems to be prospect of split IN
the Minnesota alliance over the adoption OF
their new constitution: which Is really divi-
sion as to acting, in the future, with thelr
own or the southern alliance.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1891-01-15

Murders over claim contests are of fire.
auent occurrence in Oklahoma. The last
reported is the killing by Representative
Terrill, of Payne county. OF G. W. Embree,
who had testified that Terrill was a sooner.