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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-21

arc naked up 10 the waist
The English misunderstood and maltreated him.
Yet he chung to the alliance. He even strove TO
introduce English civilization into his realm He
organized his army on the English. system. lie
took 10 wearing English clothes, and made his
wives do lilkewise--though not after the fashion
he had observed at Umbala Yet the English per-
sisted in unfriendly treatment OF him. and lit
orally drove him into the arm, OF the Russians.
] hen they made uron him and helped to drive
him from his throne.
Shere Ali was an intense patriot and earnestly
strove 10 maintain the Afghan national spirit
which his father had called into being lie strove.
also, for progress, In every useful art. lie in
troduccd steam engines into Afghanistan, and es
tabshed penny post service. lie set up a
printing press in Kabul for the first time and was
planning to build telegraph line when he was de-
posed Yet he was not himself an educated man.
He GOULD neither read nor write, but had to de-
pend upon others TO read to him the books, news
papers and letters whose contents he wished to
know. His greatest fault. perhaps, WAS love Of
drink He was confirmed drunkard, and when
no died IL was Of alcoholism and not, as Mr. Glad
stone pathcticay said. of broken heart"
Shere Ais right to the throne was disputed
with force Of arms by his two elder half-brothers.
Afzul and Aim, the eldest sons of Dost Mahomet
and it was they who, backed by English
influence, finally dethroned him. They were alike
in their devotion to England, but in other re-
spects very unlike. Afzul was singularly moral
and upright man, almost saintly-for Afghan.
Aim, on the other hand was one OF the most
vicious and dissolute Of brutes. They drove Shere
Ali from the throne, and Afzul became Ameer
in his place. lie soon died, and was succeeded
by Aim. That worthy made Of his reign ono
long and wild debauch, with the result that the
Afghans presently became Disguised with him.
drove him out and welcomed back Shcre Ali.
That was In 1868.
Shere Ali owed this restoration largely to the
valor and energy Of his second son. So little
did he esteem him, In fact that when his eldest
son. Mahomet All, was killed by the Ameer
Azim, he passed over Yalsoob and designated his
third son, Abdulah Jan, as his heir. Yakooh
was stationed at Herat Governor. and was
very popular there. 1t was he who met the
traveller Arminius vambery there. pierced his dis
guise, and exclaimed by Allah; ysp are Q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Washineton,s GRIT .nd Grip.


It Is related Of John Adams that wher
Stuart exhibited his portrait of Genera
Washington, Mr.. Adams went to see it
After gazing at it for several minutes he
exclaimed:
, That's the portrait Of q man who
knew how to hold his tongue, which this
old fool never did!"
The portrait does indicate that the
original could be reticent, but it also
shows that he could control himself.
The square, massive jaw, the full, broad
based nose, and the compressed lips ex-
press pugnaoity and passion, such as
require strong will to keep them in
subsection.
Sometimes even Washington allowed
his passion to have sway.
When Gloyer's Marblehead fishermen
and Morgan's Virginia riflemen were en-
gagged in q rough aud tumble fight,
Washington leaped his horse over the
bars OF the csmp-fence, dashed among
rioters, threw himself OF, seized two
brawny rifiemen by the throat, and
shaking them at arms length, subdued
not only them but the whole band.
1t was the victory due to commanding
strength, presence and manner. The
men saw that they must obey and they
obeyed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
washington's Mother.

In the little old house in Charles
street, Fredericksburg, Va, Washing
toms mother, who was in her day a ia
NOUS cook and housewife, was at times
fond Of giving a small dance and din
ner party"
There. ION the waxed floor of the
front room, lighted by numerous can
dies" the bellies and beaux of other days
did dance righte merrily." In diary,
now worn and yellow by age, one bright
eyed belle tells:
My petticoat was Of lowered Peach satin,
with ,long-walsted Coat OF White A lace
Kerchief was gathered round my Shoulders,
and my Arms were bare to the Elbows A
string Of Milk white Pearls did tie around
my throat. My hair had high, and pleas
ing Powdered. And Silver Buckles were
upon my Shoes. {.
Old Mr.. l., one of the neighbors,
happening to drop In one morning while
Mrs. Washington was busy in her dairy,
was requested to come there II he cared
to speak with her. He entered, found
Mrs. Washington with skirts turned up
and sleeves rolled, busy with the fresh
made butter, which she was molding in
q wooden tray.
For you know. -Mr.-L-," she said,
briskly. my tongue and my hands may
be employed at the same time without
loss"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
NEWS BREyITIEs.

A Chicago syndicate is negotiating for tho
purchase of onyx deposits IN Tehuacan,
Mexico.
The senate in executive session confirmed
William Grinnell, of New York, to be third
assistant secretary of state.
Elder Fades, the great Shaker, is dead. He
died In Logan county, Ky. He was probably
the greatest man of his sect In the United
States. He was Is years of age.
Rev. Donald Frazer, who, for the past
twenty years, took leading part In the
PRESBYTERIAN church of England and was
twice moderator of the synod, Is dead.
The British imperial government has as
sured the Canadian Pacific railway that they
will subsidize q submarine cable between
VANCOUVER and Japan. Arrangements are
being made in England to raise the capital
to construct the line.
The supreme court of Michigan rules that
a traveller has the right not merely to cross .
railroad track squarely, but to walk upon It
In getting off the street to more direct
route; and he is not treSpasser SO long a.
the track continues along the street.
EIGHT thousand coal Porters IN London
have gone on q strike IN consequence OF
-e1ispute With one firm regarding wages TO Be
paid The men In their employ. heavy extra
nolice force he's been detailed for duty on tho
wharves to guard against disturbance or any
oEtempt to destroy properly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Presents for Patty end Polly.

When Washington returned to Phila-
delphia after his trip to the East, in
1859, he stopped at Uxbridge, Mass,
and was entertained at the home OF
Samuel Taft. The old homestead, with
the great oak before the door, remains
yet in possession Of the family, pre-
served in commemoration Of the distin-
guished visitor.
Washington was 50 well pleased with
his reception and entertainment at Tx
bridge that he wrote the following letter
to Mr.. Taft, which is carefully preserved
In the family:
HARTFORD. Nov. 8, 1889.
SIR-Being informed that you have given
my name to one of your sons, and called
another after Mrs. Washington's family
Oandridge); and being moreover very
much pleased with the modest and innocent
looks Of your two daughters, Patty and
Polly, 1 do for these reasons send each of
these girls piece Of chintz; and to Patty,
who bears the name of Mrs Washington,
and who waited moro upon us than Polly
did, I send FIVE guineas, with which she may
buy herself any little ornaments she may
want. or she may dispose Of them in any
manner moro agreeable to herself.
As do not give these things with view
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
The Chinese NAVY.

The Chinese navy is force by no
means to be despised, should any COM
plications follow the present interna-
.tional troubles. The feet consists OF
the North Coast Squadron, the Fooehow
squadron, and several fotillas for river
and coast operations. The North Coast
Squadron includes two ironclads Of 8, $50
tons, one Of $3.50 tons, and another
much smaller, turret-ship, two deck
protected cruisers, and numerous tor
pedo- boats. In the Foochow Squadron
are nine cruisers, ranging from l, 800 to
2, 480 tons, three gunboats, nine dispatch
boats, and three revenue cruisers. The
largest vessel among the various flotillas
is an armored frigate Of $3.50 tons, be-
longing to the Shanghai division.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
THE AMERICAN OPERATION.

At q recent medical meeting in Topeka,
Dr.. Henry w. Rcby made the following ne.
port, under the head of Clinical Surgery
For thirty years Mr.. VIM. Lason, a railroad
man, had been greatly troubled with dyspep-
STA, and could never get a permanent cure Of
the trouble. He had tried many doctors and
many patent medicines. A few weeks ago he
applied to me for treatment. knowing that
many cases of dysl epsia have their beginning
and cause at the outlet instead of the inlet of
the alimentary canal, suggested examining
his rectum, which he at first stOutly opposed,
declaring that there was nothing the matter
with it. But finally he consented, under pro-
test. Upon examination found large ring
of piles about an inch inside of the anus in a
very badly damaged condition. I advised
what is called the American operation and
he consented. To show you what that means,
suppose the lining of your coat sleeve has be-
come stretched until it is an inch too long
making fold of redundant lining at the
lower end of it, just above where it joins the
cloth of the sleeve, and suppose that surplus
inch IS worn and ragged. You go to the tailor
and stitches the severed end of the lining to
the severed cloth of the sleeve, and thus
makes your sleeve all right again. I did the
same thing with this mans rectum. took
out an inch and a half of the diseased or
ragged lining and stitched the healthy lining
down to the margin OF the skin outside. That
removes what is known as the tpile-bearing
inch of the rectum, by which the piles end
all diseased tissue are removed. In this case
found at least fifty blood clots packed in
behind the piles, just as you often fnd lint
and particles of your garment dropped down
to your coat wrist or skirt. These clo.s must
all be removed to make a cure. Medicine
will never cure them any more than it will
take silver out of your flesh or the mote out
of your eye.
81 have now performed that operation ON
a great many chronic dyspeptics, and always
with what seem to me marvellous results.
They recover from the operation in a sur
prisingly short time, and then follows good
two-story and basement appetite, good sleep,
good circulation, no more cold hands and
feet and headache, no more dragging and
heavy sensations, no more of that terrible
all tired-out' feeling. I could point out a
large number of our citizens who are now
going about feeling ten to thirty years
Younger and stronger after taking the Amer
lean operation"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Our Country's Sire.

It has now been ninety-three years
since the death Of George Washington.
During that long period many brilliant
regulations have shone upon US for
awhile, only to fade away and lapse into
oblivion. His name retains all its
Interest for US, and probably more peo-
pie have been particularly occupied ,of
late with his career, its relics and its
records, than ever before.
At the great sale of Washington me-
mentos, held In Philadelphia, the prices
paid even for trifing objects once pos
sessed by the great man and bis family
were extraordinary.
A legal document relating to the ex-
ecution of his will, which his hand had
never touched, brought fifty dollars, and
an autograph letter eighty-fve.
A list of his slaves, written and signed
by his own hand, brought four hundred
and fifty dollars. Two of his memo
randum books closely written brought
eight hundred dollars. His family Bible
was sold for seven hundred and sixty
dollars, and books from his library, con-
tanning his signature or that of his wife,
commanded prices varying from sixty
dollars to one hundred and fifty dollars
each.
Pieces Of piano music which had been
played by Miss Gusts brought consid-
cradle sums, and dinner invitation was
cold for eighteen dollars.
The sale attracted universal attention,
and every one lamented that the whole
collection had not been bought by Con-
GTess and deposited at Mount Vernon,
where it could have been seen by every
pilgrim to that sacred shrine.
Thr &c 81 e. 4: =
survival of his celebrity, apart from his
aarly varied and interesting career.
From his boyhood to the last week of
his life he was a profuse writer. AS
soon as he could write well enough, he
kept book into which he copied any
thing that pleased or impressed him in
his reading, and carefully entered his
early cipherings and surveys in book
that is preserved to the present day.
During his first journey In the wilder
ness of Virginia, when he was but 16,
he kept q pretty full journal Of its
events, though the task could not have
been easy on such tramp.
! In similar way, but in greater de-
tail, he recorded his early marches and
campaigns, one of which was published
both in England and America. =
! From the day when he took command
Iof the revolutionary army at Cambridge,
ihis own letters and orders, his reports to
congress and other official documents
lare the imperishable record Of his public
ACTIONS, as well as the most correct ex-
Inhibition of his character.
His own writings must ever remain
the truest record of his life. Nothing
can refute or supersede them. His con-
ndential letters to his brother, to his
secretary, to his steward and to his serv-
ants, as woll rs the more formal epistles
addressed to the President of Congress,
all tell the same story and exhibit the
same man, one who was intent on dis
charging every trust, and fulfilling every
duty with punctuality and completeness. !
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

pected. TIE spy took . copy Of the re-
turns and next morning went OF with
them to New York. This convinced
Gen. Howe that we were too strong to
Be attacked, and saved us through the
winter.
Prof. Hosmer, who has written so
well about Sir Henry Vane and Samuel
Adams, thinks that Adams and Franklin
did not behave quite right in the matter
OF Gov. Hutchinson's letters, which put
Massachusetts, In the hands Of the pat
riots. But here Is George Washington,
who could not tell ie," making his
brigadiers all tell one.-BOston Ad-
vertiser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
g German:
Syrup

Boschee's German Syrup is more
successful in the treatment of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. It has been tried under
every variety of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England. in the tickle Middle States
in the hot, moist South-every-
where. It has been in demand by
every nationality. It has been en-
ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions and its the only true and
reliable Consumption Remedy. o
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Would Make Almost Anything Run

Mr.. Fisher, of Butte, Mont, has found
a new weapon Of defense against high
waymen. Two ragged rascals held up
up Fisher on Granite street few nights
ago, and were suddenly put to flight by
the efforts of little pet skunk which he
had in his pocket. It must be consid-
cradle shock to robber to put his hand
in wealthy looking pocket and find
only mephitic pet there. Mr.. Fishers
tastes in natural history are little out
of the ordinary run,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

read the bailie, addressing the prisoner,
remarked, Il haze nae doot ye did the
deed, for had handkerchief ia en- DOT
o. my ain pouch this vera week." The
same magisterial logician was on an
other occasion seated on the bench,
when a case of serious assault was
brought forward by the public prosecu-
tor. Struck by the powerful phrase
ology of the indictment, the bailie pro-
ceedcd to say: For this malicious crime
ye are fined seven-and-sixpence." The
assessor remarked that the case had not
yet been proven. Then" said the
magistrate, we'll just max the fine S
shillings. It'll Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

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 its stages
only positive cure now known to the medical
fraterniy. Catarh being . constitutional
disease, requires . constitutional treatment
Balls Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient strength
nature in doing ito work The proprietors have
50 much faith In Its curative powers that they
o3er One Hundred Dollars for any case that Il
falls to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists TOO
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Washington and the Spy.


It is painful to find that the father of
his country practiced deceit down In
Jersey. Elias Boudinot, whose papers
are getting printed, reveals this side of
WasMngton's character. He actually
played trick on Sir William Howe, and
made him believe he had Il, 900 men in
his army about Morristown, when he
had but 5000.
It seems that Howe had sent one Of
his innumerable spies, who were Tories
In New York and patriots in Phfla-
deiphia, to see what was going on about
Aorristown. The adjutant general
found out the rogue and asked Gen.
Washington If he would not have him
arrested.
No, said the crafty virginian-and
here I quote from Boudinot-"but or
dered him to so home and Immediately
to draw returns from every brigadier in
the army of the number of their brigades.
making the army to consist Of about
Is, 900 effective men, etc.; to place these
IN the pigeon-holes on his desk, and
then get introduced to the spy and to
invite him to lodge with him-to en-
deayor to get him to sup with him alone.
About 8 o'clock in the evening to have
an orderly sergeant to call on him with
positive orders that the adjutant should
attend the general in haste. That then
he should make an excuse to the gen.
fleman suspected as sy and leave him
alone about half an hour. This was
done, and In this interval, a. was sus-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
ONE ENJOYS


ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figshtaken; it is pleasant
and reffeshing to the TASTE, and actp
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses. the 50
tenn edectually, dispels colds, had
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs i the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and 90
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 Il
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 900
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 re SXRUP CO
san FRANCISCO. cAt.
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To q. Washinxton.

To G. WashinGton.
All hail to you. George Washington,
On this your natal dayI
The man who could not tell . lie!
All honor let US pay!
Our fathers recognized your worth,
They liked your cut so well.
They ran you twice for President.
For the lie you could not tell
But II you were alive to-day.
And had your way to carve,
And really could not tell lie,
Why, George, you'd simply starve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

to have it talked of, or even to its being
known. the less there IS said about the mat
ter the better it will please ne; but that
may be sure the chintz and money have got
safe to hand, let Patty, who, dare say, is
equal to it. write me a line informing me
thereof, directed "To the President of the
United States. at New York; wish you
and your family we'll, and am your humble
servant, G. WASHINGTON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

Bad taste In the mouth-or an unpleasant
treath, when resulting from Catarrh, are
yercome, and the nasal passages which have
cen closed for years are made free BY the use
4 Ely's Cream Balm. I suffered nom catarrh
Or twelve years, experienced the nauseatfhe
repping in the throat peculiar to that disease.
emedies without benefit uatil last April, When
. saw Ely's Cream Balm advertised. I pro.
ured bottle, and since the first days use
AVE had NO more bleeding-the soreness b
ntirely gone.-D. G. Davidson, with the Boa-
on Budget, formerly with Boston Journal
Apply BALM into each nostril 1t Is quickly
absorbed. Gives Relief ut once. Price
- cents at Druggists or by mail
Ely BROTHERS, Sc Warren St., New York
In joint debate it is expected that one of
the disputants will be roasted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

I've I'D d.. B1IIs Coueh sy1up IL -
tantly for two yeeun. Il h0 saved ine manS
dollaD IN doctors bills. For Group Il can'i
% overvalued. I'm newer backward In reo
ommendin4 Il. know wkot e e.
Rev. N. B. GRUBR,
Ed. Weekly Item, Schwenlsuille' Pa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

Chum: That rich uncle of yours hangs on
pretty well, doesn't he? Spendan: Indeed
he does, and here am hand over heels in
debt. "What doctor does he have?'' 'None.
e s naI9 os tina. noog S
never die"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
A Portrnit Of Weshinrton,

The original portrait Of Washington
fright side Of the facet by Gilbert
Stuart, ling thought to have been de-
stroyed by the artist, seems to have
been recognized In the hands OF Dr.. W.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

The loss of flesh is a triae.
You think you need not
mind it.
But, if you 60 on losing
for some time or lose a good
deal in a short time, you are
running down. Is that a
trihe?
Get back to your healthy
weight and generally you get
back to health.
A book on CAREFUL Lrv-
ING will tell you what it is to.
get there, and when SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil IS
useful. Free.
New York.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emul.ioa a .sv,r
ei-ai druggists everywhere do. 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
iNTEessTINo INCIDENTS OF
HIS LIFE.

Washington and the SPy-How He Sub
dued Q Whole Band Of Rioeers-The
( Great Mans NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HIS
Two Pretty sisters-Portrait Of Wash
inxton, Etc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

II you are offered bottle of Salvation Oil.
without wrapper, or mutilated or defaced.
don't buy it at any price, you may be sure
that there IS something wrong-it may be q
worthless or dangerous countelfeit Insist
upon getting a perfect, ,sHbnolcn, Qs,,ssiaa
package in yellow wrapper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Gla.eow Justice,s Justice,

A bailie of Glasgow was noted for the
simplicity of his manners on the bench.
A youth was charged before him with
abstracting handkerchief from q gen.
tleman's pocket. The Indictment being
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

stAnd you didn't marry them?' inquired
the bailif. ''Was there some hitch In the ar
rangements" 'eNo," said the justice of the
peace, 'there was no hitch. The bridegroom
was strapped"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

~. Channine, Of California, Who mAar-
tied It from his distinguished father,
Rev. william Ellery Charming, who OBJ
tanned It from his uncle, Colonel Gibbs.
-Science.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20

A leading member of the community-the
man who owns baking horse.