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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20
A. S. Peacock, Sec'y.
Ladies Trego County Columbian
Club.

The next regular meeting OF the club
will be at the court house Saturday
afternoon, August 20, at three o'clock.
After number of meetings devoted to
receiving and discussing suggestions, and
proposing exhibits, it is now decided to
open at the next meeting upon the ex-
hibit and go to work to perfect the ar
fragments for placing it.
There have been many good ideas pre-
scented, all of them worthy of cOnsidera-
ton, but since our means are limited,
and our time Is short, We shall be Obliged
to concentrate our energies on some one
thing.
This is the affair of Trego county. All
are alike interested. A few do not want
to take the responsibility of this matter
The time of meeting is put at an hour
when people from all over the county
may come and have voice III this
matter.
You are earnestly requested to como
and help in this work. We want the eX-
hibit to represent the county aud il it
does this the county must place 1t.
Every woman who is living in the county
is asked to come and help in this work.
You are needed. Come and tell OF any
thing you may have In your vicinity. We
want to know all about the resources of
the county; where We may obtain jasper,
mica, topaz, agate or any mineral; where
We may find the incest grasses wherewith
to decorate the Kansas building; where
are the prettiest rural scenes; in short
we want to place an exhibit which will be
worthy our people md advertise the
county for its raw material, and we Can
best do this with the help of all the
people. The following committees were
appointed by the president:
Executive-Miss Carrie Davis, Mrs.
Mary Wilson, Miss Jessie Welch, Mrs.
Clara Jones, Mrs. Nettie Moore.
Fine Arts-Mrs. George Baker, Mrs.
J. M. WEIGH, Mrs. Leonard Schmitt.
Taxidermy-Miss Carrie Davis, Mrs.
Rogers, Mrs. Hunt.
Statistics G. G. Yetter, Mrs.
Emma Thomas, Mrs. l.. ID. Monroe, MRS.
D. W. Matthews.
Old Relics-Miss Mary Hathaway,
Mrs. Angelina Martin, Mrs. Thomas
Bundy.
NIB. We desire some fine coyote
skins, with tie head left on that the tax
idermists may prepare for ornamental
purposes. If any woman IN our county
can capture coyote, so much the better,
if not the club will purchase the SKINS
from whomever may be able TO furnish
them. By order of the club.
LILA DAY MONROE,
Ch'm'n Press Com.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

There was curious ext ibit given
in Riley county the other day. There
was an Alliance rally at Riley Center. In
the procession there was an old shirt
stained with poke berries. It was carried
on pole by an old soldier named Thorn
son and vas labelled the "bloody shirt %
Colonel Harris, the Confederate soldier,
did the speaking of the occasion and after
it was over Thompson and Harris got in
the center of ring formed of Alliance
men, dug hole, put the shirt in. filed in
the earth and tramped on it amid the
shouts of the populace. The old soldiers
present were very much disguised with
the exhibition, and had not the ridiculous
side OF it appeared SO strongly, there
would have been some indication of their
dissatisfaction. AS it was they could on
ly laugh. 1t is unfortunate that SO gen.
tlemanly man as Mr.. Harris has been
said to be should be roped into such
fool show as this certainly was. If he
goes to working the bloody shirt funeral
racket the few friends be has gained by
his supposed responsibility will have to
leave him in disgust-K c Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20
Republican Central Committee
Meeting.

Pursuant to call the republican central
committee met last Tuesday, at the court
house in Wa-Keeney. The following
members of the committee were present:
Collyer, A. j. johnson, Geo. Y. York;
Franklin, c. NJ. Bell. S. 3. Lambert:
Wa-Keeney. A. E. Sigler, A. S. Peacock;
Wilcox, W. B. CIPHER, William Hoobler;
Ogallah, A. T.. McCollum, c.. C. Yetter;
Glencoe. D. J. Wilson, Ed. Orion; River
side, W. F. Barber.
1t was decided to hold delegate con-
vention, and the time declared for hold.
ing the convention was September Il,
1892. It was recommended that the
several townships hold their primaries on
September 10. at o'clock p. m, mountain
time. The basis of the representation
will be found in this paper and the num-
Der OF delegates apportioned to each
township.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The debate at the Chautauqua on wo
man suffrage ole of the speakers said:
at is very well to say that woman is ivy
clinging to the oak, but what are you 90
ing to do about thousands of women who
have no oak to cling to?" For that mat
er there are more oaks than ivy vines in
this country as is shown by the last GEN.
sus, but in a good many of these old
combinations OF oak and ivy it begins to
look as though the ivy supported the oak
rather than chung to it. There are
good many worthless old oaks that
would tumble the first spring blow If the
ivy vines were not strong enough to sun
port them. In fact, this ivy business ia
about played out as comparison for wo-
man. She Is more Of rose tree, Just as
beautiful, and almost as happy without
the oak as with it for partner.
Inter OCEAN. -sa-a-A
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Begin to use good course of study
on the first OF the term. If your county
superintendent has furnished or recon-
mended one, use that; if not. you can ca
silly ind or make one. Determine now
who are to be the members of the grad
uating class In the spring. Encourage
those who, because of work. are not vet
able to come to school to follow the
course OF study at home, SO that they
may Keep within hailing distance of the
class. Don't ask what you are to do with
boy who has a phenomenal capacity for
spelling long words, and phenomenal
lncapacity to write plain English. He is
q disturbing factor in your grades. but
do the best you can with him. 1.-The
greatest good to the greatest number" the
course OF study Is not for the exceptional
cases, but for the majority.-WilI history
repeat itself this year, in your case.
bringing parties, frivolties, and dissipa-
tons OF various sorts, almost eyry even
ing during the school term soon IN h.-
gin? Are You to make no effort This wear
to grow wiser and better thronph the
companionship of good booksp Tbou
sands OF teachers begin in September
and October with high resolves. but alas
there Is not perseverance unto the end.
The book begun so bravely is laid aside
before the snow comes, nearly ALI its
chapters unread. "Ye did run wall. Who
did hinder YOU? The question is easiIv
answered. Read one good hook tbia
winter, and you will be percent;hlv
wiser and better teacher at the cloae of
the term. :. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The editor of an exchange manifests
his qualifications for the business he has
selected by the following sagacious state
ment: MANY people eat three times a
day from force of habit and not because
they are hungry or for the good eating
does them. The eating habit is one of
the most expensive cultivated by the
human family and one of the hardest to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Elections occur in the following
named states before the general election
in November. Arkansas elects governor
and state officers September 5tn. Flori-
da elects a governor and other state Off
GERS and legislature October 4th. Geor-
gia elects state officers October 9Th.
Name elects governor, legislature
and congressman September 18th. and
Vermont elects governorand other state
officers, members of congress and leg
islature September 9th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20
HAYS CITY Sentinel.

rays CHy SeHlfnef.
The Treso County normal is being most
satisfactorily conducted by Prof Crooks.
Mrs. Tnckerman, an accomplished teach
er of the Harrison street public school in
Topeka, is assisting the professor in a
very able manner
An fastener got off the excursion train
here last week and asked OF one of our
citizens: "What are those numerous
stacks we saw all along the line from
Salina?" He was told they we're stacks
of wheat. "Well," said he, shat is the
grandest sight ever saw. If I had been
told at home there we're such millions Of
stacks of wheat in western Kansas I
would not have believed it. It is worth a
trip out here to see those acres of stacks"
Ex-Sheriff Hogan has returned TO Wa
Keeney, opened up his old real estate
Office and is making that business move
once more.
Miss Ester Wilson and her nice little
lady-like friend, Miss Lizzie Matthews of
Wa -Keeney, visited here during last
week and had nice time in Hays. They
were the guests of Mrs. w. P. Montgom-
cry.
It looks very much as If one of the
Bergman anarchists had struck Hays.
On last Friday evening about ten O'Clock
a harvester on the street discovered fire
started at the side of 1. M. Yost's eleva-
tor. He gave the alarm and crowd
rushed to the spot and succeeded in
smotheriny ont the fire. preventing it
spreading. Kerosene had been poured
around up to the building thus evidently
puttirg matters in shape for first class
fire. Some infamous rascal had attempt
ed to burn the building. It was exceed
inoly fortunate that il was discovered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Prof. L. G. Wooster, of Eureka,
who spent several years on the geologic
survey OF the state, made short visit to
the chalk cliffs northwest of town last
Tuesday. He is now superintendent of
the Kansas state educational exhibit for
the Worlds Fair and outlined, to the
teachers attending the institute, the de-
tails of the adopted plans for preparing
the pupils papers to be sent to Chicago
next year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

&C. S. Davis of Collyer, harvested a
field of spring wheat that yielded Is bu-
shells to the acre. The wheat was sown
May 21st and harvested August 9Th, just
two months and eighteen days in matur-
turing. Considering the time it was
sown, the time harvested and the yield
we don't believe this can be beaten any,
wherr. Outside of Kansas it would not
be possible. "Stand up for Kansas"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The greatest excitement ever expert
enced in our city prevailed last Monday
morning when it became known that
Albert Patrick, one of our well known
and highly esteemed young men, had
committed suicide at his home one mile
southeast of this city, where he has lived
alone for the past three or four years.
The deed was supposed to have been
committed between six and seven O'Clock
Sunday evening. Trouble with his sweet
heart, Miss Maggie Connely. is supposed
to have been the cause which led to the
rash deed. On Sunday he took his team
and buggy and drove over to the yonng
lady's home where he spent the greater
part of the afternoon, returning to his
home about five o'clock in the evening.
This was the last seen OF him until the
next morning about six o'clock. when his
brother Milt. discovered him a short dis
lance from the house with bullet hole
in his heart and a revolver by his side
At the inquest the fact was brought out
that he and the young lady had decided
to quit keeping company and that they
lad exchanged letters Sunday, but there
was no quarrel and that Albert seemed
in the best of spirits on that day. The
young lady is Frustrated With grief.-Ld
Cross CAisffais.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20
Story of the Fourth GEM.
(LEGENDARY.)

Perhaps you have heard the story
OF the gem famed Of old
And the King whose greatest glory
Lay in his touch of gold
Which the trusting gent gave
And pledged him loyalty
In token of his faith
In virtuous royalty.
But the geni sore repented
OF his great and generous deed,
When he beheld the length
And breadth of kingly greed;
For the King of magic touch
Grew wondrous fond of pelf,
Yet never touched thing
But to enrich himself.
Then the gent in his wrath,
Gave forth a stern command
Which drew the magic power
From out the royal hand,
And said as he departed,
81 may come again
To divide my power
Among a score of men,
And those who watch my coming
May we'll observe this sign,
And see my re-appearaDce
In ten times double nine and nine.
HISTORICAL.
Tn Observation-Disclosures.
The GEM came again
And bestowed his power
Upon performer" men:
Some soon were touching silver;
Some silk and paper too.
Some thought that corn and oats
And wheat and rye would do;
Some cried for simple fiat"
. Some wished to travel free,
All hailed a great millennium
The gentiles could not see.
While many grew quite furious
A few were very calm
But every mothers son
Possessed an itching palm.
And every thing about them
Grew auriferous complete.
From the hair upon their chins
To the socks upon their feet.
RETRIBUTIvE.
Then said the wrathful geni
This is pretty pass!
You never touch a thing
Except to suit your class,
And for your selfishness
I'll beat you black and blue
On the eighth day of November
In eighteen ninety-two.
EXPLANATORY.
In spite of great professions
Made in the crucial hour
We know not what man will do
When he is given power.
And now my dear reformers
You must admit the fact
The pot may call the kettle
Almost anything but black.
QUIs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Some jealous, eastern contemporary,
after reading what we have had to say
about our glorious climate, is likely to
remark: Eyes but you can't live on
climate Well, we can come pretty
nearly doing it, but, "we don't have to-
We raise from twenty-five to thirty-fve
bushels of wheat per acre, one man plant
ing and cultivating 100 acres with one
team. Climate and wheat combined
make pretty fair living and if we didn't
have anything else we could manage to
exist pretty comfortably. But we raise
almost everything in the greatest abund-
ance. We are loaded for all pessimists
and fault fuders, and next to al aNra
FER aspera our motto is, 'stand up for
Kansas"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

H. K. Walker writes from Rock Is
land, Ills, for the WoBLD, says that he
has good position III dry goods house
and expects to remain there. His friends
will be glad TO learn that he has secured
good place but were hoping he would
soon return.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Back east when we were a boy it was
big thing, the talk of the neighbors IN
fact, for farmer to have four good sized
wheat stacks. We were in conversation
with one of our farmers the other day,
and nearly went into state of collapse
when he informed us that his wheat crop
was awaiting the threshers in forty-two
good sized stacks, and he didn't claim to
be much of farmer either. A view of
those forty-two stacks on one farm would
scare some of our Ohio farmer uncles in
toseyeraI varieties of tits.-.SfocktOn Ne.uS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The republicans of Ellis County
have nominated the following ticket;
For representative, 1. NJ. Yost; probate
Judge, F. E. McLain, county attorney,
F. J. Harris. county superindent, Fl. w.
Grass. From personal acquaintance
We can say it is a very strong ticket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The person who tells the first one
never has any show. Morton Bros. and
Baird & Cockerell, in the Adair neighbor-
hood in this county average 1000 bushels
of wheat every day, stoppages included.
This information we obtain from those
who know whereof they affirm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The democrats of the seventh con-
gressional district have Endorsed Jerry
Simpson in convention although the
rank and file of the party say they will
not vote for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

I 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, 1892-08-20

John Curtis of the south part of the
county, was thrown from a horse last
Sunday and his collar bone and shoulder
broken. He was brought to Wa-Keeney
and placed under the care of Dr. Jones.
He is stopping with e. w. Preistly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

George washington tunnel is candl-
date for representative subject to the peo-
pies party convention. We sincerely
hope that George Washington will re-
ceiye the nomination,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Rev. Walker left Tuesday evening
for his new home in Ottawa, Kansas.
His family went some time before. We
hope they will be prosperous and conten-
ted in their new home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Oakley has been holding meetings to
arouse the enthusiasm of its citizens suffi-
GENTLY to hold two days celebration
this fall Committees have been appoint
ed and we will know more about it before
long.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

%. s. Smith was advertised to speak
at Banner on the 18th and at Collyer on
the 18th of this month. He is peoples
party orator and the bills say that he is
one of the prettiest and most logical peo-
pies party speakers in the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Mrs. Esher gave surprise party to
a number of the young people on last
Tuesday evening, the occasion being the
18th anniversary of the birthday of their
son Louis. Quite number were present
and all enjoyed themselves very much,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

and Mrs. A. J. Harlan have
gone to Indiana and other eastern points
on visit to the..scenes of their childhood.
They will be absent some time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

For the best stock of Henderson and
Desnays & Brown shoes and lowest prices
call and examine the stock at
IA, SCHULTZ's,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

DR.. L. j. Rush wishes us to say that
he will be in Wa-Keeney on August 10Th
for one day only to do all kinds of dental
work. The Doctor lives in Ellis and ex-
poets to be in Wa-Keeney regularly two
or three days in each month. 8 20 ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Farmers, insure your wheat in the
stacks and bins against fire and lightning
with r. c., Wilson. 1923 st
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

William Goble, of Ogallah, attended
a meeting of the GAR. at Wa Keeney
Saturday and incidently renewed sub
scription to relative in Indiana.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The next institute social of the
teachers of Trego county will be CIV
en- in the Wa-Keeney public school build
ing Tuesday evening. August 23rd, begin
ming at 7:S0 P. Nj. An invitation to at
tend is extended to every one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The commissioners, Nef, CIPHER and
Warne met last Tuesday and closed a
contract with st. Joseph, Missouri firm
for a new iron bridge, to cost $3.50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

William Watson, of this place can
beat that "all holler". In five days last
week he threshed 4,4l91S bushels fol
Webb McNali, setting the machine five
times. This wheat grew on 100 acres oil
land.--HM city Repn6lican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Judge Osborn's family returned to
Salina this week where the children will
attend school the coming year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

We are glad We don't live in town
that has railroad division-Ellis for in
stance. As it is we are sometimes greatly
annoyed by the noise of the trains.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Mrs. John Shaw of New Cambria
Mo-, has visited several weeks with her
sister Mrs. J. M. Rhoades. Her daughter
Miss Maud Shaw also visited here for
her health which was much i'm
proved during her brief stay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

I have the J. I. Case, and Advance
threshers and Traction engines for sale.
Give me call before you buy elsewhere.
T, Schmidt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

The process of double listing stubble
ground for corn has begun. The farmers
throw two deep burrows together with
the lister this fall. Next spring they will
split the ridges and plant the corn there.
This works all the ground.-Jesrel Re
f'HblicaR.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

j. 81. Seibert threshed 2,0111z BUSH
els of headed wheat last week near Attica
setting the machine six times, Who can
beat it?-Iobeka Capital.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

"A. 8. Peacock was distributing cigars
last Saturday on account Of the
arrival of girl baby at their house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Uncle Nathan Brown had another
birthday last Tuesday. According to his
computation he was So years old.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

King, the peoples party candidate
for congress in the second district has
withdrawn in favor of the democratic
nominee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

"A. L. Richardson, trustee of River
side township, was in Wa. KeeDey last
Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

&C. @. Bestor is sole agent for the
celebrated Plat canned goods. tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Ed. Griffith of Pitsburg, Kansas, is
stopping in Adair township for few
weeks looking after his wheat crop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Lizzie, Jessie and Clarence Mathews
gave a party to large number of their
young friends last Tuesday night. The
children are all loud in their praises of
the good time they had.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

Rev. Pierson filed the Presbyterian
pulpit acceptably last Sabbath.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

AS will be seen by the call
of the chairman the Trego county
convention will be held in Wa.Keeney
September IL, 1892, and the township
primaries on September 10, 1892.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

&c. G. Bestor is sole agent for Choco-
late Cream Coffee-the best on earth. Il
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20

4 have on my ranch few more good
horses and mares for sale.
w. s. HARRISON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-08-20
Republican County Convention.

Republican County Convention.
The republicans of Trego county will
hold delegate convention at the court
house in Wa-Keeney, on Saturday Sep
TENDER IL, 1892, at o'clock p. m, noun
tain time, for the purpose of placing in
nomination candidates for the following
county officers:
Representative,
District Clerk,
County Attorney,
Probate Judge,
County Superintendent.
Commissioner 3rd district.
1t is recommended by the central COM
mittee that the primaries to elect dele
gates to said convention be held in the
several townships on Saturday. Septem-
Der 10, 1892, at one o'clock p. m. noun
tain time.
The representation agreed upon by the
committee shall be one delegate at large
from each township and one delegate for
every ten votes or major fraction thereof
cast for Geo. w. Winans at the general
election in 1890. Under this apportion-
ment the several townships are entitled
to delegates us follows:
Collyer. 5: Franklin 3; Glencoe, );
Ogallah 3; Riverside, 4; Wa-Keeney, ID;
Wilcox, 3.
w. II. Damn, Chairman.
A. S, Peacock, Sec'y.