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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

For good and sufficient reasons
"Slasher resigns his position as correspon-
dent of the WORLD. For long time he
has faithfully and truthfully reported all
the happenings of interest in the Saline
Valley neighborhood and never once
tried to give any of his neighbors stab
in the back. The WORLD can't help but
feel friendly toward those who do SO
much for it every week, and in this in
stance we wish for ''Slasher" future OF
unalloyed bliss and happiness wherever
his lot may be cast.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The question of whether the so called
home-seekers' excursions to western
points shall be revived this year is just
agitating the managers and general pas
senger agents of the western roads. There
is a difference of opinion as to the advisa-
bility of continuing these excursions,
which in the past have invariably had the
effect Of demoralizing rates throughout
a wide territory. The majority of the
roads are strongly opposed to them on
n the ground that they are detrl-
mental to the regular business OF the
lines adopting them, but the proposition
has been made to inaugurate a series OF
five home-seekers' excursions for the sea-
son of 1891, beginning about May 10. and
the matter is to be considered at the
Ami meetings of the Western
Passenger and Trans-Missouri associa-
kons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
He Entered a "Non Plus"

The county attorney of Sheridan
county prosecuted a man who was
charged with shooting a neighbours mule.
Following are his remarks to the court:
"We expect to prove that the mule was
shot and considerably damaged, perhaps
one eye out. and we expect to prove that
the defendant shot the mule. This is
about the consequence of the circum-
stance"
On some technicality the evidence OF
the complaining witness was rejected by
the court. whereupon the attorney arose
and said:
"If your honor pleases, find that ouI
prosecuting witness is debarred. I will
therefore enter a non plus. "-Shc'man
County Dark Horse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

President McGrath makes affidavit
that the Vincents were with party OF
Alliance men in secret caucus the night
before PETER was elected trying to sell the
senatorial seat to MrIngall's friends for
so much money. The NO~-CoI., Vim
cents paper, in retaliation, says the pres
emit leaders of the new party have not
brains enough to talk intelligently upon
any subject eight minutes at time. Its
a bad crowd and now that Dan. Anthony
is in it, it will be that much worse.-Lf"-
cola REPUBLICAN,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

"A letter from subscriber ia Collyer
says: Is it true that there is no herd
law in Kansas? Some of my neighbors
say there is not now, and never was, a
herd law in Trego county. I wish you
would answer through your paper as I
think this is a matter of general interest"
In reply we will say that there is now,
and has been since 1879, herd law in
operation in Trego county. We have
had occasion to investigate and speak
with confidence. Judge Osborn has de-
cided the same point within the past
year, and, so far as we know it has never
been disputed. Being a special law it
must be proven and here, probably, is
where the misunderstanding has arisen.
Don't allow your stock to run at will on
the theory that there is no herd law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We do not know whether the aid soil
citors who went east to solicit aid for
this county succeeded in getting any sub
stantial aid but We do know that they
succeeded in giving Wallace county such
an unfavorable reputation in the east.
that it will take years to blot out. We
defy anyone to name one person that has
died in this county from starvation or
from freezing to death, or in fact any
family who were actually suffering from
either cold or hunger whose sufferings
were not promptly relieved when the at
tention of the township trustee was called
to their condition. The fact of the matter
is. there is not as much suffering in Wal
lace county according to population as
there is in any of the large cities in the
east or west, and any statement to the
contrary is false-SAaSps Springs Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

"A small though appreciative audience
listened to Rev. E. B. Killinger's lecture,
last Tuesday evening, at the Opera hall,
on the subject, "Public Sentiment no
Standard of Public Safety" The lecture
was logical throughout, eloquent, and
entertaining as well, and was delivered in
an easy, elegant and forcible manner.
The subject. for a popular lecture, might,
perhaps, have been better chosen, but
the gentleman certainly makes the most
of it. We would be pleased to have him
come again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

In another column is description
of the restitution and suffering in Wal
lace County about one hundred miles
west of US. We are inclined to think
that the picture is overdrawn, although,
perhaps, it is bad enough. 1t cannot be
otherwise. We have made diligent in
quiry, during the past week, and cannot
hear of much suffering in Trego county.
But few are receiving aid from the county
mot to exceed dozen in all, and some
of these are old pensioners and have been
cared for by the county for years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
we have refrained from publishin

We have refrained from publishing
any OF the rumors concerning Miss Mintz,
a former resident of Wa-Keeney, but
more recently manager OF the g. A. r
Memorial college at Oberlin, Kansas, for
the reason that we did not wish to do the
lady an injustice and will not now enter
into details. The following we take
from the Oberlin Eye of recent date:
asMiss Mintz has neither money nor
education. She has no special ability.
She wanted entire and exclusive control
of the college, here and did not want to
account to any one for what she collected.
Our people would not have it that way
and Miss Mintz escaPed-but the college
remains and is prosperous.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
"ouizzer" Asks Some Question.

To the Philosophical Editor
What is the difference between looking
wise and being so?
Does the set OF a mans hat indicate
what is in his head?
Why can man, who owes you, get mad
at you 30 easily?
What is the secret Of hunting ducks
with bottle?
Why Is sugar sweet and love tickle?
Why do people kick the devil in public
and ask his pardon in private?
"The three Inks High Dudgeon,
Hyena and High Five; which being inter
preted is, scolding wife, an ugly crea-
ture, sometimes called a man, and the
cause Of the high price of kerosene, as
we'll as the slate" boom in business.
Reference if desired. No cards.
QUEER.
THE WORLDS Philosophical Editor is
in Washington having been called thither
by dispatch from Secretary Blaine to
consult in regard to the best means to
exterminate the Dagoes. When he re-
turns the above heterogeneous will be
submitted. In the meantime we would
like to ask if some one has been kicking
"Quizzer" in public? (EDrToR.)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
Crowded Ont

We were requested by some of our ALI
ance friends to publish the Manifesto is
sued by the peoples party. 1t was quite
lengthy and not received until late and
therefore was crowded out. Everything
goes here and we hope to be able to pub
lish it next week. We read all sides and
have never yet refused to publish an ar
ticle because it was not in accord with
our views. We take it that the WORLDS
readers, most of them, are on the broad
euage, and like to hear all sides.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
AT the Last meetino of the Northwes

AT the last meeting of the Northwest
Kansas Editorial Association it was de-
cided to hold our annual excursion some
time next May. Our secretary, G. E.
Cosby has been in correspondence for
some time trying to make satisfactory
arrangements. From what has already
been done we are justified in saying that
arrangements will soon be coDsummated.
Let US begin now, all of us, to make our
arrangements to go. We need the relax
alton such a trip will afford. The WORLD
particularly desires to get acquainted
with the craft and it will be something
very serious that will keep us at home.
We presume an official announcement
will soon be made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Several of our business men inquire
if it is not possible to get their mail ear
lier in the morning. Better go to
headquarters for information. We have
nothing to do with the mail. Don't
know who is to blame, if anybody, but do
know that it is very annoying sometimes
to have to wait. Business men as a rule
wish to look over their mail the first thing
in the morning, and before commencing
the work Of the day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

On looking over our files we find that
on April 4, 1885, just six years ago to the
day, the WORLD published twenty-seven
contest notices There hasn't been a
half dozen published in Trego county
for more than a year past. In the same
issue among about twenty others we
notice that I. L. McGarvie, Albert Spens,
Patrick Gubbins, VIM. Dickey, j. w.
Burns, Patrick Malloy and Benjamin
jackson have advertised to make final
proof.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
A Machine Pome-How Two
Modern McGintys Went to the
Bottom of-Big Creek.
TWO

snow-bound a week, two nimrods brave,
Began to sigh for freedom.
Though church bells called them thithervard,
They did not care to heed 'em;
But shouldered arms and called their dogs
And started for the water,
Each thinking to his very self
He somehow hadn't oughter.
As whistling keeps Onss courage up
And drives on evil spirits,
So talked our heroes OF their biz,
Dilating on the merits
OF BlacKstone-The stenograpic art,
The Caligraph's back and forward action;
Discussed the subject pro and con,
Complete to satisfaction.
Arriving on the classic brink
OF Big Creeks rolling torrent
Assayed to wade it where the depth,
And prudence, did not warrant.
For one was clad in low cut shoes
And one In boots of rubber,
So supple Ed. must play the horse
And carry Bill the lubber.
When scarce q spears length from the shore
The horse began to founder;
McGinty like, the load went down
Just like a leaden sounder.
And-right here our poet broke his machine and f.
refused to grind any more until next week. This
thrilling Pome is therefore continued. Now is the
time to subscribe, You can't afford to miss
single number. With each new subscription We
give away q premium consisting of whistle with
three small holes In it into which you can blow and
make noise.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The old fogy, alms-receiving, back
biting newspaper man of score of years
ago, has been succeeded by the indepen-
dent, rustling, hustling live newspaper
man of to-day and the editor who Will
cling to the old fashioned way of editing
paper will undoubtedly get left.-Col6y
Tribune,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

From the Will amsfeld, Ills, Times
we scissor the following article which
fully explains itself. "Mr. Frank
Prick is doing a lively business at
the Racket. His goods are of
the best quality, bought Of V. Farwell
& Co. and Marshal Field & Co., and sold
at very low rates. His goods bear inspec.
ton. Call and see"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Brother Trimmer. of the Quinter
Republican advertises ''pan cake -four"
for sale. With plenty of "pi" and ''pan
cake -four" the Republican is inclined to
look down on some of us poorer members
who are compelled to live on corn meal
and pumpkins.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
Never Saw him.

Brother WORLD, what kind of looking
man was that "poet lariat" you spoke Of
last week? We think he was here yester-
day perambulating the streets His poetry
was similar only more so.-Hays City
Sentinel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
Cyrus Monroe and wife start this

Cyrus Monroe and wife start this
week for Sigourney, Iowa where they will
reside in the future. We shall miss Mr..
Monroe as much perhaps as any who
has ever emigrated from Wa-Keeney.
He will doubtless visit western Kansas
occasionally as he has ties as well as bus
mess interests here. We wish for them
health and prosperity in their new home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
The man who always kicks and roar.

The man who always kicks and roars.
and roars and kicks, may be honest but
his judgement is so warped, and his dis
position so soured that he could not be
considered safe counselor by thinking
men. He reminds us of the fable of the
dog in the msnger. "He could not eat
the hay nor would he allow the OK to do
so,-Hoxie Sentinel,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The committee on program and on
speakers for the G. A. r. entertainment,
we learn, are in correspondence with some
of the best talent in the state. The enter
tainment on the 9th will doubtless be a
grand success and we advise everybody to
On
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The covenant meeting of the First
Baptist church occurs this afternoon Sat
urday) at 2:30. Preaching tomorrow morn
ing at the church and tomorrow Sunday
at Ogallah, at 4, p. m. central time. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Capitol Insurance Company, OF
Topeka, Kansas has had its charter revok-
ed by D. w. Wilder, superintendent of
insurance, for the reason that the compa-
ny was not solvent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
,Judpe Stephen J. Osborn ot Kansas

Judge Stephen J. Osborn, of Kansas,
spent few hours in the city on Monday
and Tuesday of this week. "Steve" may
have fair degree Of dignity while he
sets on the wool sack in Kansas, but he
couldn't play it" on his old friends in
RockPort. He is the same "Steve" as Of
yore.-RockPOYt MOI journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We are informed that our esteemed
friend 81. NJ. Russ, of Collyer. has very
poor health and that he contemplates re-
moving to Missouri. We are sorry to
hear this.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We can't tell the amount of damage
done to stock by the recent SHOWS but it
must be considerable. Some of our
stockmen had no feed of any kind and
the snow was so deep the stock could not
rustla
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Several of our exchanges published
half sheets last week on account of the
snow blockade. They couldn't get their
paper. We came pretty nearly having to
do the same ourselves. It takes more
than a snow storm to stop a western
Kansas paper for single week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
-Speakinp Of our proposed excursion

Speaking Of our proposed excursion,
next May, the Hoxie Sentinel says:
"Now then boys whOop FER up. Let's
all go and take our best girls and have a
good time. If you have not got best
girl there is plenty Of time to rustic one,
and she will say eyes" without hesitation
when she learns what fine bridal tour
she will have and the jolly crowd that
will accompany You"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

DR.. Buck resigned as superintendent
of the state reform school because his
salary was reduced from $500 to $1,000
Such men are worth five times that
amount.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

No, we have no Indian claims here
and we wish all the attorneys in Wash
ington would let up or we will have to
hire larger post office box. What kind
of country do you think this is anyway?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We are requested to announce that
all school officers needing blanks can
procure the same by calling on the super
intendent of public instruction. Office
open every Saturday at the Court house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Stockton News says there are
but two counties in Kansas with popu-
lation of less than 1000 Garfield, 8S1;
Norton, 724. You are certainly off my
dear brother. You evidently meant to
say Morton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Marshall & Ufford have another
mammoth "ad" this week. They always
lead-never follow. It will pay you to
come thirty miles or more to trade with
this firm. They have the goods and it is
astonishing how low they sell for cash.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

White Caps seem to be gaining a
foot-hold in some of the counties north
west of US. White Caps are no better
than the bloody Malta of New Orleans
and deserve about the same treatment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Seven rioters were killed at the coke
works in Pennsylvania by the deputy
sheriffs last Thursday. The killed were
all foreigners and commenced firing upon
the sheriff and his men first.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Pennsylvania coke strikers want
eightshours day sbesides other demands
and declare that they will stay out until
the grass grows over the ovens unless
their demands are met.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

"A woman in Atchison compelled her
husband to sign the pledge by plac-
ing the muzzle of a loaded revolver at
his head. The ladies of Atchison seem to
be bent on a moral reform.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Mrs. J. W. Burns came down from
Collyer, Tuesday, and was compelled to
remain over on account of the snow storm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The editorial correspondence in the
Ellsworth Democrat relative to Southern
California is quite interesting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Demo1est Medal Contest has
been postponed on account of the weather
until next Wednesday, April 9Th at Opera
hall. Don't forget the place-Opera hall.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Easter Song Service at the Pres
byterian church, last Sunday, was we'll
attended, considering the weather, and
the exercises were very interesting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Grant Marshall shot a wild goose
one day this week that measured six feet
and two inches from tip to tip of wings.
So far, Grants ahead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Thomas H. Carter, of Montana, has
been appointed commissioner OF the gen
eral land Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The fellow who missed the train here
last Wednesday by about half a minute
will have no hesitancy in deciding the
"pursuit-possession" question in the neg
alive.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

w. L. Anderson, of Ellis, one of the
WORLDS oldest subscribers, was in Wa
Keeney last Monday and made us a
pleasant call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

WANTED: At Verbeck's, butter and
eggs. will pay the highest price for but
ter and eggs. I have orders for more than
I can fill. Will pay part cash if desired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Henry Robinson has been enjoying a
,visi. from his mother, Mary A. Robinson
who has been in California during the last
winter and is now on her way home to
Illinois.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Our exchanges are all daring Italy
to fight So long as our government is
backed up in this way, Italy will doubt
less proceed cautiously.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

"A. S. Peacock and F. NJ. Hoobler
came up from Wilcox last Monday for
coal and provisions. School had sus-
pended there for about week on account
Of no fuel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Miss Lizzie Cooper, superintendent
of public instruction, was in her Office
last Saturday despite bad roads anG
weather.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
Notice.

Ma. Yoss will be in his photograph
gallery on the 10th and 18th OF April
1891.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Governor Humphrey writes to the
committee that he will be here next Mon
day night, April 9th, if it is possible for
him to get away from Topeka.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

j. L.. Brown, of Ellis, was in Chicago
last week purchasing a stock of clothing
SO says the ReUiezy-H Headlight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Ness County News tells of boy
who carried a pailful of snow into the
house and when it was melted it made
two pailsful of water. next!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

"A letter from A. r. Heilig, of Ia
coma, Wash, conveys the impression
that he is doing well and thinks well o.
that country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Go to Verbeck's with your butter
eggs and cream. Bring your cream, will
take it same as butter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

1t is said that there are but two dem
ecratic postmasters in Kansas, one al
bingham and one at Frankfort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04
Letter List.

For the month ending March 18th 1891.
To-. Burgess, Mrs M. johnson.
A. J. HARLAN, Postmaster.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

j. w. Tunnel and J. b. Jordan, OF
Riverside, were in town last Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The ladies literary did not meet las,
Monday night on account of bad
weather. 1t will meet next Tuesday
night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Denver is reported as suffering from
a collapsed boom. with hundreds of la.
borers out of employment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We are Of the opinion that the new
law compelling the payment of taxes
quarterly is good one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

We haven't heard of any one taking
down their stoves.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Mrs. B. J. F. Hanna has returned
from an extended visit to Salina and Ri
ley Center, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

j. W. Reynolds, of the Downer nei Oh.
hood, snow bound in Wa-Keeney a day OIL
two this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

The Logan county Republican says
there were PAT applicants for seed
wheat in that county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Enquire at Bestor's for California
Breakfast Food.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Mayor Blair captured a fine will
goose one day this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

Mrs. Josie Sturtevant, of Salina, is Wis
iting with Mrs. Hanna.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-04-04

ID. B, Rogers, of Glencoe, called last
Saturday. He is thinking some of going
west in few weeks.