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EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
Ckivalry and Knighthood.

During the Tenth century feudalism
WAS practised with much oppression and
violence in European lands. As result
OF this the nobler spirits of the age band.
ed themselves together to defend the weak
and protect the women. The strength OF
early fendalism was broken by the Cru
sades and thus feudalism's brightest flow.
er-CLivalry -bloomed; which. as an in.
stitution, attained it's height in the Four
tenth century.
The relation existing between chivalry
and knighthood cannot be separated,
During their existence the one grasped
the other SO firmly by the hand that taken
together the two words designate single
subject of inquiry. which presents itself
under three powerful spirits. These are
the spirits of liberty, of religion, and OF
honor. Hallam says, "It was the princi-
pal business of chivalry to animate and
cherish the last of these three"
The Knight-chivalry' chief exponent
at his best, must have been the very
embodiment of valor, honor, gallantry and
muniicence.
The scheme which caused the promo
ton of chivalry was in the rigid system OF
education.
At the age of seven the sons of gentle
men" were placed under superior lords In
stately castles. Much pains were taken
in the discipline for knighthood. The
little fellow serYed as page and studied
music, chess and knightly courtesies and
committed to memory his "Latin Code OF
Manners" His duties were to carry his
ladys messages, send and recall her fall
con in the chase and initiate the gallantry
about him.
At the age OF fourteen the page was
made squire and assigned to some office
about the castle. His military, physical
and moral education became more rlgid.
BE now learnt to manage arms and scale
and leap bitches. As he LED the war steed
of his lord to battle or to the tournament
and "rivetei With sigh the armor which
he was forbidden to wear" he anticipated
an awaiting glory-the goal OF his amol-
tion-Knighthood.
His probation ended at twenty-one and
he was knighted. Knighting was an I'M
posing ceremony. The following des-
cription. which adapt from Swintons
Medieval History and from an article by
Phillip B. Strong on Knights and CIV
airy, was the general plan for conferrlng
knlghthood:
The candidate, the night before taxing
the VOWS, spent the time in a church Id
prayer and watching over his arms. Then
having been carefully bathed In water
that had been blessed, he was dressed first
az all in q garment Of white, symbolic OF
he purity Of his future life. Over this
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

While on the road last week we actual
ly travelled with a conductor who shut
the door without a terrible slam and,
stranger still to relate, the porter and even
the train boy failed, apparently, to make
any extra effort by way of producing
startling noises in connection with clos
ing doors. And we will tax your credul-
ity just little further by saying that the
conductor especially, and all hands gen.
orally, answered the questions usually
propounded with intelligence and even
ordinary clvility. Why, we actually felt
that the editor of a newspaper was almost
on an equality with the train boy. OF
course we understand that our reputation
for veracity is likely to receive rude set
back after relating the above facts but We
mentally resolved at the time to dc JUS
tice though the print shop should fall-to
use moderpized style of quotation.
Aye more, that conductors physiogno-
my was so indelibly impressed upon our
mental vision that we found we were able
to produce it with the aid Of our little pen
knife and we herewith give the likeness
of "the conductor who doesn't slam the
door" and who really makes the passen
gers feel that the company appreciates
their patronage.
What we have said we have said and If
necessary can rorrObOrata II with the aft.
davit of the old lady who wanted to know
what time the 7:30 train left Kansas City,
and of the other old lady, with the can.
airy birds, who wanted to know IF there
are many collisions on your road?' Both
of these questions we're answered civilly
and in each instance was accompanied by
a smile-not that naughty, supercilious
smile which most of conductors know so
we'll how to smole, but a real. genuine,
hearty smile. In fact he nearly smiled
out loud. It has been suggested that this
was the conductors first trip. 1t was
surely an oversight on our part or we
should have made some inquiries about
that and also as to his salary and per-
quisites. We feel an interest in that con-
ductor and the next time he tears the
leaves out of our thousand-mile ticket we
will ask him all about himself.
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Notice to Shoemaker

On account of old age and sore affections
I want to sell my boot and shoe business
in the City OF Wa-Keeney, Trego county.
Kansas. have good set of tools and
everything that is necessary to carry on a
custome, including good English Brad
bury sewing machine for patching boots
and shoes. have a good stock of
leather and findings, few dozen pairs of
boots and shoes Of my own manufacture
ing. l will sell reasonable. There is NO
better location in western Kansas than
Wa-Keeney for good custom shop;
always plenty to do and good pay. /
have always kept one and sometimee
two journeymen when I could get them.
I also have good house and lot, with
barn and outhousee, which viii san
cheap. Correspondence solicited.
AP. LIZA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

List of Jurors, Drawn for the May
Term of the District Court.
William NJ Brabb, Henry Cutler, G. e.
Ridgway, Ogallah; J. B. Johnson, P. E..
Hickey, Glencoe; A. Chamberlin, John
Brown, J. 8. Sellers, J. NJ. Rhoades, Wa
Keeney; L. 8. Burt Wilcox; Otto Young,
Franklin; Ellsworth Brant, Riverside.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

"A. H. Chase, district clerk of Wichita
county, and one of Leoti's prominent citi-
zens, was in the city Wednesday and
Thursday of this week on business before
the land office and made this Office
friendly call. We had not met him for
several years and was pleased to renew
his acquaintance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

-. st. Johns, A. l.. Below and Lewis
O'Niel, of Aurelia, Iowa, were callers last
Wednesday. These gentlemen all pur-
chased land from J. B. Hogan and of
course they wanted The WORLD, SO as to
keep posted on Trego county matters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

"A gang of toughs attacked the IL
Eens of Wallace last Saturday night,
chased them to their homes and then de-
manded the money box of the telegraph
operator. The operator extinguished the
lights and concealed the money. The
desperadoes then made an attack upon
the passenger train that had just pulled
in but the passengers hearing the reports
of guns, prepared for them and met them
with drawn revolvers. Before anything
could be done the train pulled out. Rocks
we're hurled through the windows and
several shots were fired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

DRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sunday school at
L 10 A. NJ, II. K. Walker, superintendent. La
dies Missionary Society fourth Thursday Of each
month at $50 p. NJ, Mrs. w. H. Damn, president.
Childrens Missionary Meeting fourth Saturday of
each month at $50 P. NJ, Miss Hattie Burrough,
president. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at O'Clock
P. M. cordial invitation is extended to everyone,
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For Rent.

A frst-classed (fenced) farm and cattle
ranch of 800 acres; good hay land and
pasture and one mile of running water.
The same for sale or rent very cheap.
100 bushels II corn in crib for sale.
CIV. r. STREET.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

"A full and complete line of hats just
received, at prices to suit all, at
III. SCHULTZ's.
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A jury consisting of Dr.. Jones, G. w.
Sweet, S. L. Shorthill, ]. N. Kulp, A. G.
Lord and w. J. Shelton. were impanelled
last Monday to determine the sanity of
Mrs. Thomas Tarpey. of Ogallah. The
Jury decided that she was insane
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30
Notice to Trespassers.

Parties desiring to Craze or cut hay
from what is known as the Hansen lands
will please apply for terms end get 6
grass permit from
8. G. ORMKRoD, Agent.
1866 Ellis, Kansas.
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-Moser & Weekley hope to merit your
confidence by doing the square thing by
all and cordially invite you to call and
see them at Bestor's old stand. 4 %
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

1t is reported that Hon. E. J. Turner
is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of coming
back to the Sixth and running for con-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Geo. Baker kindly invited us to take
o ride with him one day last week and of
course we consented. The day was per-
feet, the company was excellent, the horse
was high stopper and all combined to
make the drive one of rare enjoyment.
Mr.. Baker has the finest roadster that we
have ridden behind in western Kansas,
and, we believe, one of the best bred
horses ever brought to this community.
He has been in training for only few
months and can trot inside of three min
nteS.
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Dentistry,

I will be in Wa-Keeney on the 18th of
each month prepared to operate dentistry
1917 NJ. TULLEs, Oakley, Kansas.0
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Invitations are issued announcing the
marriage of Charles N. Gibson and Miss
Edith Brown, ON May 4th next.
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Il am still prepared to furnish money
to pay out on tree claims, or to improve
your decided land, at reasonable rates.
w. E. SAUM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

We are requested to announce that
a Sunday School will be organized at the
Chalk school house next Sunday at two
p. M, mountain time, and that Rev. Rich
will deliver a sermon at three p. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

AT the primaries held in Ellis coun-
ty, last Thursday, Hill P. Wilson dele
gates were elected without any oposi-
ton to speak OF, only one vote being cast
against him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

-Swiggett, our merchant tailor, is the
busiest man IN town.. This is another evil
dence of returning prosperity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Keep your temper, save time and
labor. Cut out your new spring goods
with pair of fine sharp shears. Given
away at Bestor's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

We heard a Cry of agony mingled with
sounds that reminded us OF Uncle George
Brown beating carpets, we thought we
saw the Judges congress gaiter shoes in
the air with the soles turned upward, and
then We pressed the button and all Was
over. Wesaw the Judge next day and be
explained that the rheumatism had caught
him again and that the bandage about
his jaw was to keep out the cold air from
an liberated tooth. We told him we were
thinking of buying COW il we could find
a miid-eyed one that was perfectly docile
and he said he had just the COW We we're
looking for. When etold that, We deter
mined to show our readers what the ko-
dak could do il we were sued for Islander
the next week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Senator Reville, of Stockton, Is said
to be angry because LATE Smith was ap-
pointed register of the land Office at Kir-
win.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

The highest market price paid TO
good butter and eggs at all times by
III. SCHULTZ,
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"A complete stock of everything
usually kept in grocery store can bt
found at Moser & Weekdays and al
prices to suit the hard times. 4 %
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

It. a. Fike, of Collyer, has gone to
Utah where he expects to locate. Tommy
is good boy and we hope he will be sue
cessful,
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And the Cow Raised Him.

have a Kodak. Perhaps some or our read.
ers may not know what a kodak is. It is
a-or rather sort of a thingumbob upon
which you press the button and it pro-
ceeds to do the rest. Understand? Then
We will proceed. One of our prominent
citizens-you will observe that in western
Kansas all our citizens are prominent ex-
cept the Colonels, "Hons." and Judges.
There is only one other class in Kansas
except those enumerated and editors be-
long to that. It hasn't been designated
yet and consequently is not spoken of in
the herd book. We bide our time. But
for fear we might be tedious We will not
anticipate nor digress, but tell about our
kodak and the Judge. The Judge is the
possessor of several fine bovines Cows
but we only care to speak of one of them
at this time and besides this particular
COW is the heroine of this story. We were
taking our usual morning ramble one day
last week, listening to the carollings of
the birds, and the humming of the bees,
and all that sort of thing when our atten-
ton was arrested by language not entirely
chaste, mingled with notes of distress and
occasionally a dull thud" or thwack
against the barn situated on the rear of
the premises of the Judge. Adjusting our
kodak, we started for the scene and, taking
advantage of an aperture that looked as
though it had been made by a cannon
ball bnt, as we afterward learned, had
been caused by the COW STOPPING up be-
hind in her vain endeavor to reach the
Judge, we took our, position and awaited
results. It appeared that the Judge and
the COW had had a misunderstanding,
perhaps in regard to the price of milk, or
possibly in regard to the amount or quail
ity of the bran mash. On these points
we are not fully advised and hence only
give them as theories and not as facts.
The Judge was standing i'll one corner
with a battered milk bucket in ous hand
and piece of scantling in the other,
"uAiO al uAo Scid, Si"s CyOo SooAS OO oSCh
the CLEAN of determined Mai. Ike
COW appeared to be as calm ~ "A June
morning and, apparently, at peace with
all mankind. We wish to remark here,
however, that men are not the only ami
mails that <'can smile and be villains still"
and this old COW as shown by subsequent
events was notable exception. The
Judge advanced with door-Gie express
sion on his flushed aud hard set face and
arranged his three-legged milk stool on
the off side of the animal. He then rested
the scantling against the barn where he
could easily reach it in case of an emer-
gency, placed the milk bucket between
his knees and sat down. The COW looked
around as much as to say, are You ready ?
you'd better stand" said the Judge.
"I've fooled with You all I'm goin' to"
The COW, apparently disregarding the adj
monition, advanced step or two. $50,
boss; gol darn you, you'd better stand.
I'll break every bone in your burned old
measly body" and the Judge cautiously
reached for the seantling. But the COW was
evidently expecting just such break as
as that and before the Judge could seize
the weapon, land before he could rise from
his sitting posture, the COW raised him.
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CHURCHES.

M E. CHURCH-Sunday school at O'Clock A.
4x4s NJ, John h. March. superintendent. Preach
inf at 10 O'Clock A. NJ and 7SO O'Clock p. NJ. Glass
meeting at IL O'Clock A. NJ. General prayer meet
ing Thursday at 7:30 O'Clock P. M. Ladies' prayer
meeting Wednesday at O'Clock P. NJ. Epworth
League meetings Tuesday at 730 O'Clock P. NJ. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
q. w. RICH, Pastor.
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-Moser & Weekley have clean, fresh
stock of groceries, tobaccos, confectionery
ETC., and will sell at the lowest living
prices. %
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For Sale.

One farm wagon and double harness:
nearly new. Will sell for cash or trade
for cattle.
tt Cliff & DAVIS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

The children are counting the days
when school will be over. There is some
talk of picnic on the last day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Benedict handles full line of fruits,
vegets bles, pineapples, oranges, bananas,
lemons, apples, strawberries, onions, let
tuce, radishes and pie plant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

DR.. nj. Tulles will be here next month
on Saturday, 14th, instead of the 10Th as
usual. Remember the change of date.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Benedict will call every day with Der
ries, as he has for several years past; also
will carry full line of vegetables. You
can depend on him for fresh garden stuff
every day,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

John P. st. John in recent inter
view gave it as his opinion that the re-
publicans will win in 1892.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Funston has been re-nominated fol
congress in the Second district.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

John N. Kulp renewed his subscrlp-
ton again this week. Mr.. Kulp is DEM
ocrat but says he cannot do without The
WopIn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

The Salina journal says there are
more Hons" in the Sixth district than
in all the rest of the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Samuel E. Dubbs, OF 1924, has adj
vertised to prove up on his homestead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Mrs. Levi Morrison, formerly of Ban
ner, writes that they are located at Eden,
Colorado, and are well pleased with their
surroundings
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

The democratic convention at Salina
resolved in favor of free silver and at the
same time endorsed Grover Cleveland,
who is strong opponent of free coinage.
1t is evidently anything to bent Grant,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

misunderstanding. April II, 1892, at
the residence OF the BRIDES parents, Fred
Barber, of Ness county, and Miss Mollie
Goodin, of Trego county. Their residence
will be in Wilcox township in this county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

You should have a good family mag
azine. Call on G. G. Bestor and learn
how to secure one free.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

For the best stock of Henderson and
Desnays & Brown shoes and lowest prices
call and examine the stock at
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A o. o.. W. Wa-Keeney Lodge, No. 200, meets
A. the first aud third Tuesday evenings Of each
month at Masonic Hall.
W. E. SAUM, Rec. F. H. BuRNHAM, N. W.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Now Is your time! L. Schmitt will
sell you good rod pillow for S.. He also
handles the Wilson header, the best in
the market.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

w. W. Staplin, one of Glencoe's bright
young men, will read The WORLD here
after.
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One of the worst disguised men thu

One of the worst disguised men that
we have seen for long time was the as
SCISSOR when he called one day this week
to take an inventory of what the proprie-
tors of this print shop were worth. After
putting it all down and dividing it by
three and then allowing us our constitu.
tional exemptions it was discovered that
somebody owed US about $40. The as
SCISSOR refused to pay the amount and it
now seems as though we would lose it.
There is something wrong about our as
sessment laws and we purpose making it
an issue in the coming campaign. What
is the use of having an assessor for a
printing Office, anyway?
We are very sorry to say this week
that the Boys and Girls Department
Of this paper will be discontinued. This
is not from choice on our part and We re-
greet the necessity of making the an
nouncement more keenly. perhaps, than
any of our readers, whom We know will
all miss the bright, sparkling and original
contributions of Mrs. Lila Day Monroe.
These papers have been prominent feat
ure of THE WORLD for more than nine
months last past without single inter
ruption. We have felt ffattered, we'll
knowing that her contribution were en-
titled to better place than in an obscure
country weekly newspaper. That they
have always been read with much more
than ordinary interest, we are in a posi-
ton to know. We do know that they
have been fully appreciated, not only by
the children, bat by those of larger growth
and maturer age. The "Boys and Girls"
never had q truer friend or one who has
iabored harder for them than Mrs. Mon
roe and in their behalf we extend sincere
thanks and cherish the hope that circnm-
stances may SO chicago that in the near
future the Boys and Girls Department"
may be resumed.
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T O. O. F.--wa-Keeney Lodge No. S04, meets
IL every Wednesday evening at Masonic Hall.
Trancient brethren cordially invited.
g. NJ. UFFoRD, Sec'y. GEO. W. CRoss, n. g..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

IN. ". Shuler made business trip to
Grainfield one day last week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

e ONS OF VETERANS Preston B. Plumb Camp,
y No. 261, meets every LIST and Sd Saturday even-
ings of each month ut Masonic Hall
W. W. GIBSON, Secretary.
G. E. Cosby, Captain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Little Jessie Matthews was quite III
several days this week but is improving
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-Moser & Weekley will not be under
sold. Remember this for they mean
every word of it. 4 %
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City.
SOCIETIES.

A F.&A. M.-wa-Keeney Lodge No. 148, meets
A. every second and fourth Monday evening at
Masonic Hall, in Opera Block.
PIERCE y ETz, Sec'y. ScHUYLER Orr, W. NJ.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

The facts for this essay were cleaned
from the following well-known authors:
Hallam's Works of the Middle Ages;
Walter Scott's Talisman and Ivanhoe;
Burns General History; Swinton's Cen
eral History; Heroes of Knighthood;
Knight of the Nineteenth Century, by E..
P. Roe; British Ency clop@dia, Vol. XIV;
Peoples Encyclopedia, Vol. II; Emer-
son, and from newspaper articles by Phil
lip B. Strong.
Thus you see where I have secured
thoughts for chivalry.
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~ A. R.-Captain Trego Post No. 1877, meets in
W. the evening of the ind Saturday of each
month, at Masonic Hail.
J. G. MARTIN, Adjt. ]. EscHER, Com.
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-Moser 4 Weekley is the new gro
Gerry firm. %
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Judge Osborn delivers the Grafton or
Decoration Day at Sharon Springs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

Major William Warner is the repub-
ican candidate for governor of Missouri
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-04-30

james Lawson is the worst man IN
town to pry into other peoples affairs
we know of.