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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
TESTING A RIFLE GUN.
How the Thing Is Done by Our National
Ordnance Department.

How the Thing Is Done by Our National
Ordnance Department.
Guns having been made, a test OF
their efficiency is next in order.
These tests take place at the ''prov-
ing grounds" at Annapolis, Md. and
at Indian Head, On the Potomac,
some thirty miles or so below Wash
ington, and to the latter point it was
my privilege to accompany the chief
Of ordnance. says writer in Harp
er's Bazaar. The rain was pouring
down as our boat made fast to the
wooden pier.
A bomb-proof to our right; in our
front high bluff, tree-crowned,
down the SCARED sides of which the
yellow soil is sluggishfy creeping to
the level space, where stand the
monster guns Negro laborers in
mud-bespattered clothes and few
seamen-guIners probably stand
about in groups, No time is lost in
preparation for the test. To one
side. opposite the guns, large
nickel-steel plate, fourteen inches
thick, backed and secured by heavy
pieces of timber, behind which the
earth is thrown up in a strong en-
bankment, is the target for the huge
ten-inch rife.
A hasty inspection is made of the
plate, and we watch the loading Of
the great piece Of ordnance and note
The ease with which the hydraulic
hammer pushes the heavy steel pro-
jectile into the bore Of the gun. Two
cOl0red men turn the crank of the
breech mechanism, shutting the
breech firmly; hastily we cram little
punches of tow into our ears. The
young officer in charge makes bis last
inspection, glancing over the sights,
turning a wheel here, adjusting a
screw there. seek shelter" is the
cry, and all hands scatter to the
cover of the bomb proofs, only the
ensign in charge of the firing remain
ing outside, crouching down, lanyard
in hand, under the mount Of the
eight-inCh rife.
An easy pull on the lanyard, a
lightning-like flash, a deafening roar,
a cloud, q gunpowder smoke, and the
gun rec gently back, sliding as
easily and smoothly on the hydraulic
mount as a child's boat On the waters
of a duck pond. There is mo-
ment's pause, and then all hasten to
examine the target. The projectile
has struck it full in the center. leav-
ing perfect impression Of it's sharp
ened point in the hard steel several
inches deep and glowing hot as a
furnace from the terrific force of the
impact, but not penetrating through
it or cracking it in the slightest de-
gree. The shell lies in the mud sew
eral feet away, where it has re-
bounded,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Pretty Faces i'll India.

In India the women Of the higher
classes are kept pretty we'll secluded
and the young and pretty ones are
not on exhibition. Still, one oc-
casionally catches glimpse Of a
pretty face. Their costumes are
simple and invariably becoming. a
skirt reaching to the ankles, close
fitting jacket, and mantle covering
the whole is the usual outfit. Sandal.
or low shoes are often worn, but are
frequently dispensed with. The man.
tie serves for head covering. 1t may
be of white or light-colored muslin.
silk, linen, or lace, from three to -four
yards square, and the Indian lady
knows how to adjust her head-dress
as effectively as her Spanish sister
The clothing is usually all white, but
the skirts of red, yellow, pink, -ol
fancifully figured silks are worn. ALL
from the highest to the lowest, are
fond of jewelry. Bracelets almost
covering the lower arm from the
wrist to the elbow, rings without
number. anklets and heavy chains
are seen in profusion. The field wo
men aspire to all the jewellery theJ
can carry, even of the commonesf
and cheapest kind. Many of the
young ladies stain their eyel1ds black
and their lips and teeth a bright red,
to add to the brilliapcy of their ap
pearanee. In spite of overdecura
tion some of them are pretty and at
tractiye.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Broken.

Little Madge was in trouble. She
came crying into the house, her lit
tie apron gathered up in one hand,
as if to preserve some most precious
relic.
"Pve b'oke my smellin'- bottle"
she sobbed, lifting tear-wet, implor-
ing eyes to my face.
"Your smelling bottIe!" ! re-
peated. Il didn't know you had one
Where are the pieces?"
She held open her apron, and what
do you think lay there2 The scat
tered petals of rose! This was her
too-aged ''smelling-bottle," aud
while she was using it it had fallen
apart.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Master on BOARD,

:. all the stories Of kings and en-
perors are to be believed, the infer.
ence must be that they respect nc
one so much as the man who has the
courage of his own opinions. Ad-
miral Greig joined the Russian navy
when a boy, and rose to the command
of the Black Sea feet, which the Gar
reviewed from time to time.
One fine day his Majesty expressed
a wish to enjoy cruise in the flag
ship. The Admiral accordingly set
sail, and all went we'll until sudden
tempest broke, to the great discom-
fortof the imperial party.
The Emperor entreated the Adj
miral to put back, but the wind was
contrary, and the Admiral could at.
tempt nothing of the sort. The EN-
peror then succombed utterly tC sea.
Sickness and peremptorily ordered a
return.
Il acknowledge that his Majesty is
ruler of all the Russians" said the
Admiral, ''but 1 am master on board.
You may tell his Majesty that his
commands cannot be obeYed."
The ship was actually driven within
sight of the Asiatic coast, but only
when the storm abated could his au-
tocratic Majesty's orders be obeyed.
On finding himself safe on land, the
Car begged the Admiral's pardon fol
his impatience, and presented him
with the usual gold snuff box, set
with diamonds, and suitably in.
ccrlh ad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

THERE can be no such thing as tho
right use Of wrong thing.
No MAN ever backslides while he
Is praiSing God as be ought.
ONLY those who have love for
souls know how to win them.
EVERY one of the devils arrows is
dipped in the poison Of doubt
WHEN truth goes to battle it
always fights in the front rank.
OUR mistakes sometimes attract
more attention than our virtues.
THE most eloquent thing on earth
is Spotless Christian character.
To OPPOSE Gods work in our own
hearts is to oppose it everywhere.
No MAN has great faith who does
not know that he has great God.
ALL truth is nonsense to the man
who has taken lie into his heart
IT is easier not to speak at all than
it is to keep from saying too much.
SOME men join church with no bet
ter motive than others rob bank.
THE devil can always find time to
rock the cradle OF q sleepy Christian.
EVERY dollar some men get widens
the gulf between them and Heaven.
THE sin we hide in ourselves is the
one we strike at the hardest in
others
HEAVEN without love would not
be any more like home than an ice
palace
THE laws which control us most
are those which have never been
written.
IT will not do any good to pray for
ten talents IL you are not improving
your one talent.
WHOEVER will receive Christ as a
governing power will soon know Him
as a saving power.
ONE Of Gods ways of helping us to
help ourselves is to give US something
hard to do for Him.
TIE man who serves Christ for
gain will betrsy Him as soon as he
can get better price.
IT will not help the cause of God
any for you to boast of what q big
Gtnner you used to BE-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Troubles Threatenfng the KidneHs.

Although they are grievous and very often
fatal if disregarded, may be prevented by a
timely resort to that admirable safeguard of
health. Hostetters's Stomach Bitters, genial
promoter of activity in the renal organs, the
stomach and the liver. Ere inactlOn of the
kidneys developes into Brght's disease, dia-
betes or other dangerous disorders, recourse
should be had to the Bitters. If this sugges-
ton is followed, the happiest outcome of the
earlier symptoms may be anticipated with
confidence. Check development of these
maladies at the outset by the means indi-
Gated, since at their maturity they are hard
indeed to conquer. Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
insomnia, nervousness, constipation, malari-
al complaints are eradicated by the Bitters,
a medicine of comprehensive use and prompt
effects.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness and that is by
constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an infamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets infamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh, which
is nothing but an infamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
tRy Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
THE door of salvation is alway

THE door Of salvation is always
open, but it is not Gods purpose to
drive anybody through it.
THERE isn't much good in the man
who tries to be good only when his
head tells him that he ought to.
THERE are thousands of ways in
which people can show without
knowing it that they do not love
God.
WHEN the church becomes so much
in earnest that there will be soul
saving stations in the neighborhood
Of every theater and saloon, the
world will begin to come to God in
earnest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

A Maize Frolic.-Rural Youth: You should
stay and go to husking bee. City Maid {:
What is tina t? I'VE have big party of young
folks, ana afts9 husking the corn we have a
dance" "Ah, see. I presume that is where
we get our term the 'maizy, waltz"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Second Thoughts Best-Deacon Low
la nds: Talk about hail-storms! I've seen
hail-stones come down as big as apples
Listener: What sort of apples? Deacon
Lowlands: Well-er-crab-apples.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
None Too Large.

A good appetite is sometimes 8
help to clear vision and effective
statement
Tommy" said Mr.. Waters, 'iisn't
that pretty big buckwheat cake fol
a boy of your size?"
sit looks b;g," said Tommy. "but
really it isn't It's got lots Of pc
rouses in it,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Use Browns Bronchial TrocheS for
Coughs. Colds and all other Throat Troubles.
''Pre-eminently the best."-ReU. Henry
Ward Beecher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
Asthma Sufferers,

Who have irrvain tried every other means of
relief should try ''Schitfmann's Asthma Cure ~
No waiting for results. Its action is immediate,
direct and certain. Send to Dr. r. SchItfmann,
st. Paul, Mimi, for free trial package, but ask
your druggist first.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

THE cold storage business has as
sumed enormous proportions in large
cities. In measure eating ice cream
is cold storage
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Hammond: Another year / shan't 60 to
New Hampshire to board. Van Pelt: Doesn't
the air agree with you? Hammond: Ye-es
but find 1 get tired of it as a steady diet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

IAN Artist In His Line.-P o.ographers
Wasn't that Miss Antique, the actress, whel
Just sat for her picture" Assistant: YeEl
Photographer: Well, look through the ole
negatives for the photographs we took of hen
fifteen or twenty years ago. Wen add thiN
and make composite portrait OF them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

There is enough versatility in the election
returns to enable the promoter of any kind
of theory to fit it up with illustrations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

President Dole appears to be Hawaiian
statesman out of a job.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

DIR. R.V. PIERCE, But.
falo, N. Y: Dear SIR
l wish to write you OF
my brother, Harry @.
Troup, who has been
sick for ten years with
asthma. He has been
treated by ten diRereu&
physicians, who have
said he could not b
cured. He had to SO
up at night, he got 50
short of breath; be SUI.
fered with fearful head.
aches and had q bad
cough. After taking
Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets, he did
!, and can sleep all night -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

When the member; OF bottling companies
meet in convention they have corkiDg good
times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Boston Court: This is the wounded man,
the man who shot him and the pistol. Where
is the bullet? Boston Lawyer: The bullet
was discharged, your honor. "Ah, the court
secs -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Ada: If you want to get her, don't be 81
abiectly devoted. You simply cheaper youst
self in her eyes. Frank: Then she will taxi
me. Jennie never could resist bargain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

1t is a consolation when another man is in
trouble to think that it will prove valuable
lesson to him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Jillson says if you want to learn just where
a man stands follow him into a crowded
street car.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

No mineral water will produce the benef
ciaI results that follow taking ONE or more
of "BEECHAM'S PILLS" with glass OF
water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Hegeman's Camphor tee with Glycerine.
The original and only genuine cures ~
and Face. Cold Sores tCr. q lark o ,N.haNenOCs
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09
PIERCE .a sss'' CURE
OR MONEY RETURNED.

For over quarter Of century, DR.. Piercsle
Golden Medical Discovery has been effectinel
cures of Bronchial, Throat and Lung affao.
tons The makers have such confidence In.
the " Discovery for curing Asthma, Bron-
chitis, and incipient Consumption, that they
can afford to guarantee it.
Mrs. ISAAC LOTHIAN, of TturIotp, Delu,rare
Co., Pa, writes as followS:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Noall: don't believe that girl will ever
learn to waltz, Saymuch: Worse than that
she will never learn not to attempt it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Tinkle: How do you like the table at your
new boarding house? Is there anything to
object to! Wrinkle; Precious little. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

The saloon bar is not necessarily bar
of music because it abounds IN larks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Palmistry is said to be growing society
amusement. If your hand shows four aces,
you're in luck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

He: Do you remember the evening we
became engaged? She: Of course l do.
That was the first time l ever wore four-in-
hand tie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

IF you'll notice the man who can sleep
like top is pretty apt to be hummer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Bals9m will stop the cough at
once. Go to yC5: druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle tTec. Large bottles SOC and 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

The ladies' tailor has a hard lot. He has
to reform so many of his customers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

aHauson's Magic Corn SaIve.
Warranted 10 cure or money refunded ASK your
Druggist for il. Price Is cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

ShiIoh's Consumption Cure
Is sold on guarantee. 1t cures Incipient Consump
Elon It is the Cough Cure IS cts. Scots $IOQ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

A question agitating England is, Shall
women smoke? They may If they cheWs,
too.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

Iffhe Baby II Cutting Teeth,
BE sure and that old and welltried remedy, ME-
wrxuaus soo-H1Sc SYRUP for Children Teethinc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

EVERY man with a bright SON be
lleyes in heredity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-12-09

See Colchester spadlng Boots aav. In other cOlum
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03

Walter Q. Gresham, OF Illinois,
Secretary of State.
John O. Carlisle. of Kentucky
Secretary If tie Treasury,
Daniel S. Lamont, of New York
Secretary Of War,
Hilary A Herbert, OF Alabama,
Secretary of the Navy.
Hoke Smith, Of Georgia, Seeretar V
of the Interior.
j Sterling Morten, Of Nebraska,
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson S. Bissel, OF New York.
Postmaster General.
Richard w. Olnev, of Nassa chu
sets, Attorney General
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
Mr.. CLEVELAND S CABINET.

The Baltimore Sun. ia referring to
The personnel of Mr.. Cleveland Cab
net. makes the remark that what will
strike most persons in reading that list
is the fact traE there is not politician
II millionaire IN it, and such is the
fact. They are all hard working men
Fhe. as the Sun says, are trusted bv
he public that knows them Il is
practl2ai Cabinet Of practical man,
who desires to carry on the Govern
aent Ia the next four years in care
full, economical and business-like way.
md that is what he is going to do
The men whom Mr.. Cleveland has Sc
!ected to become part of his political
household have earned distinction
through merit. and it is a general be-
lief that there is not one Of them who
will fail to meetall the requirements
Of the high office to which he has been
called. The course of Mr.. Cleveland in
the selection Of his advisers for the
q xt iour yeal" IS III perfect keeping |
with all that be does, and the few now |
disposed to criticise will, in she end
rave no reason to find fault with the |
wisdom of his choice.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
SLIPPING AW AY.

They are slipping q away--the sweet swift
wears.
Like leaf On current cast,
With never a break in their rapid flow.
We watch them as one by one they go
Into the beautiful past.
One after another we see them pass
Dowx the dim lighted stair: 50
We hear the sound of their steady tread
Ia the steps Of centuries long since
dead,
AS beautiful and as fair.
There are only few days left to love:
Shall we waste them in the strife?
Shall we trample under eur ruthless
feet
Those beautiful blossoms rare and
sweet,
By the dusty ways of life?
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
THE ANONYMOUS LETTER WRITER

The mischief maker, the disseminater
and "manufacturer" Of gossip. the
scandle-monger and the persons who
know every body's business, are about
oa par, but the anonymous letter
writer may justly Ee termed hypocrit-
ical back MUIR Der, and is SO considered
by all respectable people 1t is not 80
much for sweet charitys sake" or
the good" of one party that he writes
these "epistles Of the devil' as it is ta
vent his spleen upon another source, to
carry point-it may be for some past
kindness or fayer rendered. It is about
as impossible for some people to confine
themselves to the truth, as it is to bake
bread On ice.-Henderssn Gold Leaf,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
THE TEACHERS ASSEMBLY.

AT the annual meeting of be
Teachers Assembly, held ar Raleigh
Saturday asst it was decided that he
tenth annual session Of the \ sse emily
be held June 2Gth July 4th Several
places desired the next session. but
the committee decided to meet in
heir own building at Morahead CIV
as usual. A! the work of The ses-
sion was full arranged, and it IS be-
iieved that the bes: Of all the pro-
gramnea will be presented this sen
sion. Ia a1dition to the oratoricaI
contest between the male colleges,
he music contest by the female
schools, there will be recitation
contest, in which anv girl M enter
who is new a pupil in auv North
Carolina school. A htndsone gold
medal will! be wa,ded the nner in
each contest. There are already
several entries in each contest.
At the close Of the session of the
Assembly a p~rtv Of five hundred
teachers and their friends will leav,
FOR the Worlds Fair oD two special
trains; which viii run through "a
Nhicago without change Of cars The
Teachers Assembly is going 70 make
his big educational year for North
Carolina.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
DESERVING PRAISE.

We desire to say to our citizens,
that for yesrs we have been selling
DR.. king's New Discovery for ron-
sumption. DR. Kings New Lit' Pills
BuCklen's Arnica Salve and Electric
Bitters, and h W. never hand ed rem
ed es that sell as we'll or that bave
given such universal satisfaction
We do not hesitate to guarantee H. EN-
every time. and We stanl ready to
refund the purchase price, if Att SAC
tory results do not foilew their use
These remedies have won tseir great
potu aritv purely on their merits
w. |. Lears Drug ists
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
THE MILK IN THE COCeANUT.

a prominent Alliance man in South
Carolina is quoted as saying that the
Alliance in that State is going to stsv
IN politics and elect men who sympa-
thize with it to the offices. This j. IT,.
milk in the cecoanut with the men who
want to run the Alliance as a rati, .c.i
machins-the office If they had the
Office and could hold them ,b.v
wouldh't t csre a continental what be-
came of the Alliance.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-03-03
A TRUE FISH STORY.

MIR Robt. Steele. of Rockingham, n.
c., writes the Wilmington Mes enger
the following story.
In reading in your issue of the 21st
ms: an account of monster catfish. re-
Gently ca 4ght in the Mississippi river.
IN whose stomach was found two fish
hooks and a line, one ten penny nail. Il
gold ring and letter, brings to mind
one caught IN the Arkansas river =
number Of years ago During my er
ratio life lived several years on the
banks of the Arkansas and Red ris ere. .
and have seen great many of these
monster catfish A number of wears
ago therA was one of them caught on a
farm adjoining one l once owned on
the Arkansas river, although not Sc
large. nor so heavy yet far excel!ed it
in yoracity.
In it's stomach was fo2nd twenty
three hen eggs, a baef liver, three pup
pies and child's shoe. not to count
fish hooFs," fish lines" etc. and
whether the fish had swallowed the
child, shoe and all, at the same time
and had digested all but the shoe. my
informant did not tell. nor did learn .
whether any, or how many children .
along the river, were missing about
that time.
| did hot see the fish. nor the chid's
shoe, but ay informant. who [ think
saw it all is a North Caroliniar. now
living in Little Rock, AK. and is .
gentleman of vefacity and integrity
Yours truly,
ROBERT L. STEELE.