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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04

GRAPES FOR CHICAGO.
Mr.. McViernan's Scheme to Sell
Grapes on the Fourth of july.

}. Nj. McVuernan, Tulare vineyardist,
who is at present in this city, told CALI,
reporter yesterday of new scheme which
he will attempt to carry out in connection
with the sale OF his early grapes in The
Eastern market.
Mr.. McViernan claims to raise the ear
lest grapes that are in the market. and
this year he Will send his first shipment to
Chicago as early as July l, and proposes
TO accompany the shipment and personally
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04
Electric Ventilation of Sewers.

The municipal authorities of an English
town have accepted the offer of !uca
lighting company TO provide electromotors
for vantilating the up-take columns of
sewers. The motors are TO be coDtinu-
ously supplied with current for three
months for S25 each. tests being taken in
the meantime Of the amount Of foul air ex-
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04
Men S Shirts!

At so Cents.
MEMS UNLAUNDRIED WHIT E
SHIRTS. made with double backs,
Reinforced all-llnen fronts, felled
seams and of Utica muslin, extra good
value for S5c, will be offered at SOC each.
At SO Cents.
MEMS UNLAUNDRIED NIGH T
SHIRTS, made extra large of Wam-
su;ta muslin with feled seams, dee
yokes and trimmed with Cash's fast
color trimmings, extra good value for
Soc, will be offered at SOC each.
At so Cents.
MEMS TENNIS FLANNEL AND MAD
RAS OVERSHIRTS, finished with
yOkpd backs, packets and in beauti-
full variety of patterns. good value for
S5c. will be offered at SOC each.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04
Ladies' GOVlS!!

At rs Cents.
LADIES' GOWNS. made of Masonv,,la
muslin. lined back, yoke of tucks V anS
insertion, extra good value for q viii
be offered at 75c S1' VIII
At $1.OO.
20 dozen LADIES GOWNS, made NJ
"nmsutta muslin, plated back, daen
collar and cuffs, and front of gown
trimmed with c0lored embroiderv
81. "U
At $1.25.
LADIES' GOWNS. made of Lonsdale
cambria, plated back, woke of fine tnck.
ing, trimmed In the latest stvle with
hne EN- oroidered edgings round neck
sleeves and front of gown. extra gooi
value for ST. rs, will be offered at q o.
At $3.50.
LADIES' GOWNS, made of T.onsdaIa
cambria, full box-plaited back. tucked
yoke, trimmed in The latest style with
colored EN- broidery on neck and
sleeves and front of gown, extra good
value for 50, Will be offered at 81 so.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04
DRY GOODS.
Hosiery Department.!

1UN4Ol OoPuA 'AA Ai "a
At Is Cents.
100 dozen LADIES BLACK COTTON
HOSE. 40 gauge. double heels and toes.
Hermsdorf fast black, will be offered
at 25c pair. regular value 81 dozen.
At 80 1/3 Cents.
100 dozen LADIES BLACK COTTON
HOSE, extra fine grade. made with
high-spiced heels and toes. Hermsdorf
fast black, will be offered at 80 &c pair,
regular value SOC.
At SO 1/3 Cents.
rs doz. MISSES FINE RIBBED BLACK
COTTON HOSE. spliced knees, heels
and toes, warranted fast and stainless
black, will be offered at 331sc pair for
all sizes, regular price SOC.
SPECIAL! SPECIAL!
80 dozen LADIES WHITE COTTON
AND WOOL COMBINATION SUITS
will be offered at 81 % suit, regular
price So.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-06-04
EXTRA SPECIAL!

At IS Cents Per Yard.
81 pieces BLACK CHANYILLY DEMI-
FLOUNCING. 9 inches wide, all silk,
regular price 60c
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
GLENCOE GLEANINGS.

GLENCOE, February 7, 1893.
Rev. Rogers was visiting south of Big
creek Wednesday.
Asa Adair came up to Ellis from Kan
sas City last week.
The coolest weather of the season the
past week-1O below.
D. j. Wilson spent Sunday afternoon
and night in Wa-Keeney.
NJ. II. johnson came home through
the snow storm Wednesday night.
Joseph Rogers and family of Glencoe
have gone to Oklahoma to reside.
Mrs. NJ. Ct. Lofiin, John Loflin and
wife came to Ellis Thursday night.
Bruce Furbeck intends shipping cattle
and hogs to Kansas City in few days.
We presume that the young folks en-
joyed themselves immensely at the dance
last Friday night.
Mr.. Kelly, ex-postmaster, seems to
have the inside track in the democratic
race Cor the Ellis postoffce.
GRANGER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

If our paper is either better or worse
than usual, we have an explanation for
it. W. ]. Shelton, may his shadow never
grow less-butchered one of his fine
thoroughbred COWS this week-four feet
across the back-and donated this Office
enough beef to last week. T. was the
finest beef that we have seen in Kansas.
To use trite expression, it was not
alone "the intrinsic value of the gift" that
we appreciate but it is pleasant at times
to feel that your work is appreciated. The
country editor rustles every day in the
week to find something interesting with
which to please and interest his readers
and to know that some, at least, of his
patrons, are more than satisfied makes
the skies for him shine all the brighter.
While we are absolutely calloused, SO far
as anything that may be said by our po-
litical enemies Is concerned, We are only
human after all, and an honest word or
act of commentator, from our friends,
goes long ways in helping to brighten
our pathway. and tighten our missionary
labors as we journey here below and en-
deavor to give republican, populist and
democrat each his portion in due season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

An Illinois correspondent Of the
Hays City Sentinel says. 81 will give you
an idea of Illinois renters this year. Is
per cent. have failed to make enough to
pay rent. 20 per cent. play even. Is per
cent. have made little money" A per-
sonal knowledge of Illinois-and we
think it one of the best states in the Union
would lead us to express the opinion
that the above estimate would apply for
the last ten years. Rents are very high
from half in the crib to Sc per acre is
about the average rental. IF the season
is unfavorable they are more likely to
come out in debt than ahead-especially
if paying cash rent. An average quarter
section is worth about $4,000 and hence
Sc an acre is not very exhorbitant for the
capital invested, owner paying the taxes
and keeping up the repairs. For a poor
man western Kansas certainly offers the
best inducements for getting ahead and
a home, and rich man can also use his
money to better advantage here than in
the East.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

1T is to be hoped that the legislature
this session will provide room in the
state house for the library of the state
historical society. 1t is a matter in
which every part of the state is interest
ed. The materials of the history of the
whole state are being saved in this libra
ry. It is the most remarkable library in
the country, in that it is preserving the
regular issues of all the newspapers pub
lished in Kansas, and has been for seven
teen years past. OF Trego county there
are now in the library % volumes of
newspapers, of years from 1879 to 1898.
In all, the library contains 1854 volumes
of Kansas newspapers They have been
the free gift to the state by the publish
ers. They who gave them can reasona-
bly, demand that they be cared for. These
files alone are worth more to the people
of Kansas than the historical society has
ever cost the state. But the library not only
contains newspaper files, but books, PAM
phlets, manuscripts, pictures, and num-
berless historical relics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
ROLL OF HONOR.
Embracing Those Who have Lived
In Trego County for More Than
IL observation-disclosures.
(Continued from last week.
C. @. YETTER.

C. G. YETTER.
MIR. Yetter is the only one now left In
Ogallah, of its original settlers. He has
witnessed the many changes that have
taken place in that neighborhood, and
has watched with more than usual inter-
est the coming and going of those who
became dissatisfied, and he says that SO
far as his knowledge extends, but very
few have bettered their condition by
leaving to go East again, while nine out
of every ten who stayed have done we'll
and are we'll fixed to-day.
Mr.. Yetter says: "Not having been a
land dealer, have taken but little pains
to investigate the principal objections
urged against western Kansas. I have
thought it strange, however, that in a
country where results could be obtained
such as have attended our farmers for the
last two years, namely-that a single
crop should pay the price of their lands
and all the labor expended in putting in
the crop, together with seed ETC., should
appreciate in value beyond the point
where the most of these lands are held at
this time. Land seekers, generally, make
the mistake of looking at a new country
at the very worst seasons OF the year, to
form anything like correct idea of the
country. These months are March,
April, October and November. Who can
tell how many of those really anxious land
seekers, who come to look at this country
in those months, were discouraged by
reason of few gentle zephyrs, and were
soon seen taking the route back to the
land of their fathers, never to return to
Kansas again"
Mr.. Yetter thinks that the Colony plan
will eventually be the principal means re-
sorted to-and the proper one-to settle
up western Kansas, and that we are near
ing new era in this direction. The evil
dence is most abundant. An entire new
force will come upon the scene as an
army of reinforcement, full of new ideas,
new enterprises and such new life as will
set the whole country alive with new &C.
tivity in every direction. They will not
be class of men that will frown down
every new project or enterprise that is
suggested. They will profit by the ex-
perience of those who went before them;
they will be guided by land marks, which
are unmistakable; that they will drag
some of the old dead rats out of their
holes and build up solid, comfortable
homes upon the ruins of the squatter;
will resuscitate the abandoned and make
fortunes out of opportunities that others
have thrown away-is the strong, and we
believe, we'll founded belief of our in
formant, G. G. Yetter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
SILVER CREEK HAPPENIN GS

SILVER CREEK. Feb. 6, 1893.
Cold weather the past week.
D. Mcdonald has a good young horse
for sale.
Will Perry sold some of his cattle the
past week.
L. Balcomb sold some COWS to Bruce
Furbeck Friday.
Riley Moore was hauling stone for s..
8. Harvey the past week.
Reuben Burns has been helping his
father put up ice the past week.
Charley Wheeler and Will Lutz were
Smelling corn for Mr.. George Friday.
Mr. Glass soD-in-law bought COW
and horse from I. Balcomb the past week.
Warren George is having a new house
built. Balcomb is doing the carpenter
work.
Warren George is in Ellis county TAX
ing care of his brother-in-law who is not
expected to live.
I. L. McGarvies wind mill got out of
gear and would not pump the past week
r. Burns and T. Winn put it back in
place again for pumping water.
We hear that Will Caskey has bought
all the appurtenances belonging to his
father on the school land where he lives.
Will has made up his mind to stay in
Trego county. That's right Will.
SHORTY,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
The Saturday Blade

LIS the greatest newspaper wonder OF
the age. 1t is four years old and has q
circulation OF over quarter of million
copies week The latest sensations
and the most marvellous events are writ
ten up in the best style and fully illustra-
ted. Subscriptions received at $500 per
year, LOO for SIX months, or so cents for
three months. Special inducements to
clubs Boys everywhere are making
money selling the Blade on the streets.
Write for particulars. Address the pub
lisher,W. ID. Boyce, lis, 115 and 1T Fifth
avenue Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

church. 1t is needless to say that it was
fully appreciated by those of our teach
ers who left a hasty breakfast in order TO
catch the early morning train-and came
near missing both.
In the afternoon Miss Davis read a
"Review of Irving's Sketch Book, which
was heartily enjoyed, Peacock and Fry
contesting claims to the character Of
Ichabod Crane.
Prof. Fry read paper on the "Rela-
ton of School and Life" In the discus
sion which followed some contended for
more extended course of study in the
common schools and advocated the
teaching of languages, especially latin.
Others maintained that our common
schools were attempting too much al
ready and asked for the essentials of a
practical education only.
characteristics of an Ideal Lesson
was the subject of paper by Miss Neu-
enschwander which was received with
satisfaction.
Miss Frost led in discussion advocat-
ing more strict and uniform discipline.
She was seconded by Mr.. Fry and Miss
Peters, who thought the individual pupil
would be benefited even though it was
not necessary for the control Of the
school.
Hudson Harlan read "Review of
Evangeline" which was well received and
enjoyed by all friends and readers of
Longfellow.
A roll call was had and each teacher
responded with the names OF "three
books which have helped me-" The list
was varied and extended from the Bible
to Samantha at Saratoga" That a
large proportion should name the Bible
shows that our tesehers are not averse to
moral training, and that many mentioned
''history of our country" shows that they
are also patriotic.
The law is silent on the minimum and
average standing Of applicants for third
grade certificates, and discussion of the
subject revealed the fact that the requir-
ed standing fixed by the board of exami-
ners was lower in Ellis county than in
Trego, but it was almost unanimously re-
solved that the standard should be raised
to a minimum of sixty per cent and an
average of seventy.
After a vote of thanks by the teachers
of Trego the meeting adjourned.
Supper was provided for all who re-
manned until five o'clock. After supper
the ladies were entertained by their
friends (who also met them at the train
in the morning) and the gentlemen re-
paired to the rooms of the Y. NJ. G. A.,
where pleasant and profitable hour was
spent in games of amusement and Ed in
spection of the library.
All present felt that the day had been
we'll spent, and our teachers hope to re-
turn the compliment of generous treat
ment which they received from their FL
lis county friends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
Teachers Meeting.

The teachers of Ellis and Trego coun-
ties held joint meeting at Ellis last Sat
urday. The attendance was not so large
as desired, but was all that could be ex-
pected, owing to the severity of the
weather and the distance to be travelled
by many of the teachers. Messrs. LAYER
ty, Harlan, Bower and Peacock; Misses
Davis, Sweet, Shepard, Neuenschwander,
Blackburn and Mrs. Taylor were among
the number in attendance from Trego
county.
The meeting was held in the high
school room and was presided over by
Prof. L. s. Fry of the Hays City schools.
Superintendent A. L. King delivered an
address of welcome and Superintendent
A. s. Peacock responded briefly.
Prof. G. w. Laverty read paper on
"Self Examination or Science as Fine
Art" At first glance it is difficult to see
the connection between this subject and
the work of the teacher, but Mr.. LAYER
tvs paper was pertinent and his treat
ment of the question was quite as unique
as the subject. It was humorous and
slightly extravagant exposition of the
foibles and inconsistencies Of society as
at present taught, fed, clothed and
housed. Literally we "dress to kill"
feed to surfeit, keep late hours and sleep
in rooms Theoretically sealed. In short,
we adopt the most highly improved and
approved methods of scientific suicide at
leisure, all the while requiring the teach
ing of hygienic laws in our schools. Ma
ture is too slow and full of ''old fogy" no
lions but, thanks to our high state of civ
ilization, dissolution may be FASTENED by
judicious care. This paper was followed
by considerable discussion and criticised
as pessimistic and extravagant. Mr..
Laverty admitted that the picture was
purposely overdrawn.
Eminent Men of To-day was the sub
ject assigned to Miss K. d. Courtney, but
she chose to limit her remarks to the
work of men eminent ID science.
Is a teacher justified in making teach
ing a stepping stone to another profess
sion? This question should have been
answered by Prof. Whelan OF the Ellis
schools, but on account of severe cold
AID hoarseness he was excused. j. L.
Nolan took an affirmative view and ap-
parently had the support OF the majority.
Prof. Fry and Miss Frost maintained the
negative. Several thought a great deal
depended upon the character of the
teacher and his work. Many complained
of the insecurity of position, mesger sal
aries, and inability to provide COM
potency in advanced age and ADVOCATED
oensioning OF veteran teachers, Only
four teachers present admitted having
chosen the profession as life work.
This closed the forenoon session.
The Ellis county teachers generously
provided fo- the entertainment OF their
guests. The dinner was substantial and
was prepared by the ladies OF the II. Z.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

At the high school of this city last
week very interesting experiment was
performed upon a cat to show the poison
Gus effects of cigarette smoking The
professor wishing to give the cigarette
the benefit of every doubt, chose a cat
because of its tabled nine lives. The MIC
otine was extracted from cigarette and
drop of it placed upon the tongue of
the cat. Instantly the feline began to
whine and soon commenced rushing
through the school apparently in great
agony of mind and body. In just four
minutes from the time the fatal nicotine
was placed upon its tongue the cat ex-
pired. The fact caused many a boy in
the room to turn pale and reach for his
cigarette box with the intention of throw
ing them away. 1t is not known whether
the poison acted directly upon the cats
system killing it, or whether the disgrace
of having the taste of cigarette in her
mouth had most to do with her untimely
demise. These facts alone stand out as
a result of the experiment; the drop of
nicotine was administered to we'll cat
and the cat is now dead.-Saltaa RePn6-
Tc0R.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

Hays City Free Press:
Mrs. George Philips tarried in Wa
Keeney this week.
The sickness scare being over school
commenced again Monday.
The Bogue-Kidd trial has been har-
vest to the Ellis crowd, many of whom
can wear diamonds from the fees they re-
ceived, while it cost the county thousands
Of dollars.
In the Paul Pauls case against
the Union Pacific Railway company for
taking off leg, tried at Wa-Keeney last
week, the case was dismissed on the ap-
plication of Pauls. Why? This is the
case where this county kept him long
time, paid hundreds of dollars of his
bills, took contract from him that it
was to be paid when the railroad settled,
and now the county seems to be holding
an empty bag.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

Hays Correspondent in Re0ie7v-HeadHgAt :.
Charles Howard has Withdrawn from
the race for register of the land office at
Wa-Keeney. Col. Reynolds has received
the endorsement of the democratic state
central committee for the position.
The name of Hon. A. d. Gilkison is
now quite frequently mentioned in con-
nection with the postoffice at Hays City,
certain knowing ones claiming his ap-
pointment certainty, while others sim
ply "wink the other eye.'
The new railway depot is completed
and it is neither thing of beauty nor
convenience, instead is an ungalnly aud
unsightly pile. It is shame to defraud
one of the best towns on the road of de-
cent depot by the erection OF such a fire
trap as the one just completed. Especi-
ally is this SO when necessity and re-
gard for honest obligation called for a
better building.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

"A representative III the Kentucky
legislature introduced bill in the house
entitled Gan act to prevent the sale,
and wearing of hoop skirts. )"
When the house was able to get its
breath a motion was made to refer the
bill to the committee on religion and
morals which motion prevailed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

The fourth quarterly meeting for
Wa-Keeney charge will be held at the
M. E. church in this city on Feb. 26, and
81, 1893. Services as follows: Preach
ing on the Goth at o'clock p. m. and on
the 9th at eleven a. m. Quarterly
conference the Goth at two o'clock p. m.
Love feast on the 9th before sermon.
Presiding Elder, A. N. See will be pres
ent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
MIDWAY SCRAPS.
MIDWAY, February 6, 1S9

MIDWAY, February 6, 1898.
Look out for bruises.
Quite cold the past week.
Arthur Briggs froze one of his ears
quite badly last week.
It is rumored that boxing school was
organized at Banner last week.
1t is said that Quinter is likely to get
the flour mill that was to be at Wa-Kee-
ney.
Will Bowers at Collyer, o.. A. Fishers
rustling clerk is having the interior of
the store repaired and arranging the
goods in better shape.
Seekers of homes would do we'll to
come to the western part of Trego coun-
ty where there is good land to be had at
low price and easy payments.
JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

Elmer Tilton, who stabbed Mike
Mier at Collyer few weeks since, had
his preliminary examination before
Squire Hickman last Tuesday and was
bound over to the district court. Coun-
ty Attorney Saum appeared for the state
and John A. Nelson for the defendant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

Report CT school in District No. 9 for
the term ending January 81, 1893: Num-
Der of pupils enrolled, 10; average
monthly attendance, 8.5; names of pupils
not tardy, Eddie Kobetich; names of pu.
pills not absent, Milton Galloway; names
of pupils absent one-half day, Louis Gal
loway, Harlan McColIum. Mrs. Alice
Milligan, teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11
Notice to Land Buyers.

have placed with me for sale some 40
quarter sections of Trego county lands,
all good farming land and well located.
Some rare bargains in the lot. Most all
can be bought on good terms. Come
and see me if you mean business.
JAMES KELLY, Treasurers Office,
1913 tt Wa-Keenay, Kansas,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

Dark, yellow, greasy skin is symptom
OF disordered kidneys and liver, and un-
less treated promptly may result in
dangerous disease. One bottle of Begos
Blood Purifier will entirely remove the
cause and leave the skin clear and trans
parent. Sold and warranted by Jones 8
Gibson. 5-21 Tyr
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

d. W. Matthew's sale of household
goods, last Saturday. was well attended.
MIR. Matthews has gone to Kansas City,
Mo-, where he will reside. He has &C
cepted position there as booking agent
for the "Auditorium'', the largest theatre
west of Chicago. We are sorry to have
them leave Wa-Keeney and wish for them
a full measure of success in their new
home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

II. W. Bundy has sold steel wind
mill, together with tank and tower COM
plete to the gentleman who does the
pumping for the railroad company at
Collyer. We learn that he purposes try
ing what irrigation will do on couple
of acres planted to fruits and vegetables.
We shall note the results with interest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-02-11

g. r. Caldwell, representing the
Rocky Mountain Ne9s of Denver was in
our city last Wednesday and obtained
twenty-one subscribers. The News is
populist, free coinage paper, but our citi-
zens, we are pleased to state, read every
thing regardless Of politics.