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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
Wonderful Spiders of La Plata,

In CHAPTER on spiders mention is
being made of the many strange and
wonderful features known in connec-
tion with them. Some spin a won.
derful complex and beautiful web;
some live on or In the ground; many
simulate inanimate objects or death
itself. OF two species belonging to
the same genus, one is green, while
another is like a withered or dried-up
leaf. The first, when disturbed, falls
rapidly to the ground like a fresh
green leaf broken off tWig, but the
second falls slowly, like a very light,
uried and withered leaf. Some of
the spiders are very large, and will
chase a man from thirty to forty
yards, keeping pace with a slow tro >
ting horse. An instance is related
where one ran up the lash of the au-
thor's riding whip to within three or
four inches of his hand, and would
have bitten him had he not thrown
the whip away.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
Bear and Beetle.

A Pennsylvania correspondent of
the New York Sun relates an anus
ing bear story. The wood-cutters of
Pocono Mountain, it appears, had
broken the handle Of a beetle the
previous winter. A rope was tied
about the beetle-head, and it had
been left hanging to the low limb of
tree. The correspondent happened
to be in the vicinity one summer
day. and remembering the beetle,
started after it to carry it home.
AS 1 came near the place per-
ceived a black bear slowly circling
around the hanging beetle at dis
lance of few feet He was too much
occupied to notice me, and I stopped
to see what he was about.
The bear acted as if he thought the
beetle were some kind of trap. He
would approach within few feet and
sniff at it. Then he would back off a
little way, squat On his launches and
give low snort, eying the tool all
the time.
While he was thus engaged a sud-
den breeze sprung up, and sent the
beetle to swinging lightly. The AMI
NAL snOrted again, and backed off a
step or two. Soon another gust struck
the beetle, and swayed it still more.
The bear responded by a louder snort
"a sort of challenge.
AS soon as the beetle stopped swing
ing Bruin got up and circled about it
several times. AT length he went
near-then nearer. He reached out
his paw and touched it gently. AS
it swung toward him, he hit it again,
more forcibly.
The beetle-head was a round one of
hickory, with heavy iron rings on
each end. AS it rebounded from the
second blow OF the creatures paw il
hit him fairly in the nose! Angry at
this, he rushed at the beetle again;
and gave it sounding blow. AS it
came toward him he lodged little,
just enough to save his nose and re-
ceive the blow in his left eye! He
hit it again, and his nose got another
blow. That hurt so much that he
grOwled angrily and rooted viciously
In the leaves.
He was furious by this time, and
went at the beetle as if he meant to
annihilate it. He gave it tremendous
flow with his right paw, and the tool
swung clear over the limb, came down
on the other side, and struck him on
top of the head. He uttered roar
that made the woods ring!
stood still and shook with sup
pressed laughter to see the brute
60 on.
Finally he caught the beetle in his
paws, pulled upon it until he broke
the rope. and then went to cutting
and biting the tool.
When he found that it did not fight
back any more, he let it roll to the
ground Then he shook himself and
walked off into the woods, and let
him Oh
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

century. and the segment will represent the
term of the unbounded popularity of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. The opening of the year
fresh Almanac of the Bitters in which the uses
derivation and action Of this world-famous
medicine will be luc1dly set forth. Everybody
should read it. The calendar and astronomical
calculations to be found in this brochure are
always astonishingly accurate. and the Stats
tics illustrations. humor and other reading
matter rich in interest and full Of profit. The
it themselves. They employ more than sixty
hands in the mechanical work, and more than
eleven months in the year are consumed in its
preparation. 1t can be obtained, without cost,
Of all druggists and country dealers, and is
printed in English, German. French Welsh,
Spanish
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
Jay Gould

After all Jay Gould died Of consump-
ton. The doctors said he had neural
gia and Jay offered million dollars
to any one who would cure him of his
trouble 1t turned out that he did NOT
have neuralgia at all, but simply con-
sumption. Don't you make his mis-
take. If you feel that your lungs are
weak, or that you are subject to
coughs or colds, or that your throat be
sore and tender, get bottle of Reds
German Cough and Kidney Cure and
take it freely. 1t contains no poison
and it is the only cough remedy on the
market that ministers to all of the
excretory organs The small bottles
are twenty-five cents, large size fifty
cents. Every druggist has 1t.
SYLVAN REMEDY COMPANY.
Peoria Ills
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
German
Syrup

My niece, Emeline Hawley, was,
taken with splitting blood, and she
became very much alarmed, fearing
that dreaded disease, Consumption.
She tried nearly all kinds of medi-
cine but nothing did her any good.
Finally she took German Syrup and
she told me it did her more good
than anything she ever tried. 1t
stopped the blood, gave her strength
and ease, and a good appetite. I
had it from her own lips. Mrs.
Mary A. Stacey, Trumbull, Conn.
Honor to German Syrup. a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

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 efectually, d;spels 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 &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt II
its action and truly beneficial in it,
elects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable Substances, its
many excellent qualities commend 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. H. NEW Y0ak ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Cheap chop-houses in Boston have
q new wrinkle for attracting Gus.
toners which will not be slow to find
favor elsewhere. They arrange ali
the large supply of chops and steaks
In their show windows and place a
card with number on each. You
takes your choice, so to speak,
and when you enter you tell the
waiter you will have mo b." ssNo.
l." or "No. 49," according to the at
tractiveness Of the viands and the
state Of your pocket-book and appe-
lite
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
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Don't delay. Grasp this liberal offer.
Write for cat. 2.COo engs.. mailed free.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

The readers Of this paper win be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all it,
stages. and that Is Catarrh- Halls Catarrh
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires q constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure il taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease, 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 powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, d
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

ne police force in all parts of the coun-
try bear uniform testimony to tho great
value of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup as RENE
dy for cough, cold and incipient consump.
ton. They all emphasize the fact that no
one should be without it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels
Each Day. In order to be healthy this is
necessary. Cures constipation, headache,
kidney and liver troubles aud regulates the
stomach and bowels. Price SOC and $1.O0 at
all dealers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

goodi That IS tho case with DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They're the smallest in
size, the mildest in action, but the most
that lasts. CONSTIPATION, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick and Bilious Headaches, and all
arrangements Of the liver, stomach and bowels
are promptly relieved and permanently cured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

fought under William the Conqueror." 81
suppose you are very proud of him?'' ''Well,
hardlg. You see. he is the only one of our
house since its foun 1ation without ances-
tors"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Deserving Confidence.-There is no
article which SO richly deserves the entire
confidence of the community as BRowN's
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic snd Bronchial Diseases. Coughs,
and Gods, should try them. Price % cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

When you have over-exerted pourself by
running, jumping, or working, there Is
nothing that will relie7e the soreness of your
joints and muscles SO quickly as Salvation
Oil, the greatest cure on earth for pain. 25 cts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kcmp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottle SOC and 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Disease is unnatural and is but the proof
that We are abusing nature. 1t is claimed
that Garfield Tea. simple herb remedy,
helps nature to overcome these abuses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Don't you think peoples lives are affect
ed by their surroundings" she said. ''Of
course do" he answered. Every once in
while you hear of man who dies because
his ROOM is full OF gas"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

'There is always room at the top" but
You had better carry up with you big bas-
ket of victuals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

"Why do they call him fast?' ''Because
he follows the races"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

The coal-scuttle bonnet has been revived
in the north; it comes with cold weather.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

81 hear you did not catch any fish, Miss
Emerson, yesterday" mo, Mr.. Blocker,
they did not seem to be contagious"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Most men like to see themselves in print,
but women don't; they prefer silk and satin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

ElTS-An fits stopped free py DR.. KLINE'S GREAT
NERVE RESTORER. No fit after first days use. Mar.
velous Treatise and s2 90 trial bottle to
Send to Dr. Kline, 9n Arch St. Philadelphia IA.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

A woman does not like to be neglected, but
she likes the 90 buy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Heroic Size: ''That is the statue" cts
much larger than life size, isn't it?' ooh,
yes, but no larger than he thought he was. F"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

The beer glasses of some bars are so small
they are spoken of as temperance measures.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

''That young Russian name seems always
under cloud.' swell, just think how much
ski there Is in it"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

'Iife is full of paradoxes." eyes" sYes,
it is the fast liver who has the sluggish liver"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
A Herald of the Infant Year

The dyer is not desperate man, yet he
usually dyes with his boots on.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

Unyielding self possession prevents many
a man from giving himself away.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

II we can't cure your Catarrh, no matter
how bad your case or Of how long standing,
we'll pay you $500 in cash." That is what
is promised by the proprietors Of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. Doesn't it prove, better
than any words could, that this is remedy
that cures Catarrhi Costs only so cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24

LOOKAT TEE
SIZE Of tho Or
binary pill.
Think Of all tho
trouble and dis
turbance that it
CO u s es you.
Wouldn't you
welcome some
thing easier to
take, and easier
in its ways, II
at the same time
it did you more
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-12-24
Important to Fleshy People.

We have noticed page article in the Daily Globe
on red ucng weight at very small expense. It
will pay our renders to send twO-cent stamp for a
copy to Atlas Circulating Library, lib State Street,
Chicago. Ill,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-12-24

1t is time Clarence selected a profession.
What would you advisei
Old gent (refectively)-He might dc
nicely as a typewriter gtrl.-New York
Weekly.
First Lawyer-Young Blackstone has
political aspirations, hasn't hei
Second Lawyer-Why do you think sol
First Lswyer-I notice he calls barkeep-
ers by their first names.-New York
Weekly.
"What are you going to get your mann
ma for Christmas presents"
"Won't you telli''
"No."
"A pair of slippers with soft wool soles. "
Puck.
Mr.. Slowpay-I want to give my be-
trothed handsome Christmas present
something unique, you know.
The Jeweler-Try a receipted bill for
the one you gave her last year.-Jeweler's
Weekly.
"Hs, ha, hal" roared Mr.. Nupop, as he
looked his baby in the eye.
"What are you laughing ata" asked Mrs.
Nupop.
''At rthe bright things that boy would
say if he could only talk" !" said Mr.. Nupop.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-12-24
HATCHED.

There Is no rosebud of society without
pins in her dress.-Gslveston News.
When a bad example is set it Is apt to
hatch mischief.-Kate Fields Washington.
Christmas week is upon us. Again we
say, darn those stockings. - Nashville
American.
els jack here tonight" eyes, but you
can't see him; he's behind the ohrysanthe-
mum in his button hole. boston Gazette.
Miss McDonough-Phy did yes lave yer
shtand the missus' cookin'. Washington
Star.
Mother-My child is tongue-tied, doctor.
Doctor-Um-er-a ah-don't worry about
that, madam. 1t isn't inherited.-Detroit
| Free Press.
Visitor-How does the land lie out
this waya Native-It amt the land that
lies, sir; it's the land sgents.-Philadel-
phia Record
Even lightning calculator may fail to
| accurately estimate the speed of an electric
car when he wants to cross the street
ahead of it-Binghampton Republican.
The telephone girl who was relieved Of
her vsluables by footpads probably re
yersed the syllables Of her professions
salutation during the next few days.-Chi
csgo Times.
| She-Why is it when physicians get sicl
they never attend to their own casesi
He-I don't know, but I should cay /
was because they can't charge themselve
for it.-Life.
Budwsiser-Have you seen the new pis
catorial subaqueous camerai
Bartholomay-What's it fort
Budweiser-To photograph the big is
that get away.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Spartacus Qn hades)-Good friend, te
. me, beg of you, who Is yonder shaded
! Phunnycus (color blind)-Beg pardon
, sir, but never could tell one shade fro
another. Harvard Lsmpoon.
, Fond mother (of delicate dude)-I thir
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-12-24
TRIAL BY JURY.

What trial by jury may be when it isn't
what it ought to be is illustrated in two re-
cent cases, one in Brooklyn, New York,
and the other in Chicago. The other day
a Brooklyn jury, after listening to evil
denee clearly proving the guilt of a man
charged with murderous assault, brought
in q verdict of assault in the second de-
gres. Judge Moore in blank surprise asked
the foreman to repeat the verdict. This
was done. The judge looked the jury over
for q minute in astonished silence. Then
he rose to his feet and said: Gentlemen,
this is the most outrageous verdict ever
rendered by jury in this court. do not
see how any jury, with regard to their
oaths, could thus go against all the evil
dence in the case. shall take care that
none of you ever serve as jurors in this
court again. You are discharged.
In Chicago jury in Judge Brentano's
court impsneled to try case in which q
mother claimed damages for the negligent
killing of her child. when the testimony
was all heard and the time had arrived to
ton upon the court for Refreshments" "
The list of articles which the jurors de-
sired included twelve dinners, one case of
beer, two quarts of whisky, a dozsn bot
ties of ale, box of cigars and three packs
of playing cards. The requisition was, of
course, refused by the judge. The refusal
apparently angered nine of the jurors, who
determined to ignore the courts iustruc-
tions as to the law of the case. They sue.
ceeded in making the other three jurymen
agree to a verdict fixing the plaintiffs dam
ages at one cent. In passing upon a mo-
ton made by plaintiffs attorneys for 9
new trial, which motion he granted, Judge
Brentano took occasion to score the jury
mercilessly because of its verdict and its
insolenoe in making out such requisitior
for refreshments. The nine jurors who
were responsible for the misconduct of the
entire body were fined $40 each and dis
charged from the jury box.
1t seems amazing that nine men out O
twelve were willing to trife with a solem,
public duty in this way, and that the othe
three allowed themselves to be persuaded
or driven into acting with them. Tha
jury ought to be placed on exhibition q
the worlds fair next year as a specimen o
what Chicago can do.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-12-24
4u1rrua1 aud Guurtet.
The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
lish0d In Connecticut.
"A GOOD HABIT no FORNT.

A GOOD HABIT TO FORM. 4
Christmas is especially a time for the
showing of good will. He whose birth the
day commentaries had good will toward
the human race, and in every country
where His good will Is acknowledged to-
day will be made pleasant by the CIV
ing Of gifts intended to indicate to those
who receive them the good will of the CIV
ers. In families and between friends this
good will will be shown. And in prisons,
hospitals, orphan asylums and other insti-
tutions for the benefit of society the gen.
eral good will will be manifest in efforts to
make the day pleasant one.
Christmas is perhaps the most cheerful
and cheering day of the year. If the spirit
that makes it SO could be spread over the
entire year more than it is the meaning
and the lesson of the day would be CORE
spondingly more abundant in blessing and
in benefit. It is good thing to give gifts
on one day in the year to show good will.
It is better thing to try to maintain
throughout the year a steady spirit of good
will toward ones fellow beings. We are
all here in the world together, engaged
in carrying out soma inscrutable plan
of the maker and ruler of us all.
The 'human family" is often spoken
of, but many do not realize that
the rich and the poor, the high and the
low, are really members of the same fam
lily. False thinking, or no thinking, and
artificial living often obscure the relation
ship and kill the good will which members
of the same family ought to have for each
other. But the truth remains, and those
who see in every human being they come
in contact with a member Of their family
see most clearly and justly. 1t Is well to
see and acknowledge the relationship.
Then when, by such seeing and such
acknowledgement, a feeling of general
good will has been established it ig a good
idea to make 1t specific at every opportu-
nifty. What fine world this would
be If everybody in 1t had habit
Of good will. There are habits enough
of sel6shness, of insane ambition,
and of other things which destroy peace
and harm those who come within their
range. But how few have a steady habit
of good will. Such habit makes all who
feel its influence better. 1t doesn't stir up
strife, it speaks no evil, 1t is tolerant of
weakness and forgiving of wrong. 1t does
not misinterpret motives, 1t breeds and
encourapes faith in God and man. and 1t
is in many ways inspiring and helpful.
Good will leads to the doing Of good
deeds. Good deeds shine in a naughty
world, and we are told that their 1ustre is
not dimmed by death and that they will
count in that day when the true signi6-
canoe of life is revealed.
Therefore the Christmas spirit should
be actively cherished and cultivated
throughout the year. A habit of good
will blesses both those who have it and
thoae toward whom it is exercised.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-12-24

very we'll in these days. 1t would have
been harder to keep out of the mud than
any late modern dress. 1t would have
looked sight with an umbrella and q
macintosh, and what would ones glove
bill bes To say nothing of having to give
up French bonnets.
To-day's picture Is reception dress
with embroidered overdress for a young
woman. The princess shaped underdress
of this costume Is of light green failIe,
or of some similar silken material. In
the sleeves green velvet of the same shade
as the silk material is employed, and for
the overdress white embroidered tulle.
The yoke at the throat and the under
sleeves are made of gold passementerie,
with light green chenille fringe sewed on
here and there. This dress is iuvisibly
closed under the vatican pleat in the mid
die of the back. 1t must be very strong
ly whaleboned at the back, and is to be
made Independently from the upper part
of the dress. In front the tulle, as one
can see from the engraving, is drawn to-
gether in folds; and, in order to form the
wattesu plest behind, the folds must be
full. The sleeves are closely fitted e1-
cepting at the top. where they are very
much puffsd, and are ornamental with
gold passementerie. In front underneath
the trimming of passementerie, and as q
finish to the folds of tulle, three pompona
| of velvet are employed. FLoRETTE.