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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
Changing Plumars.

All birds change their plumage with the
seasons, process which we term endysis
or ecdysis, putting on or taking off of
plumage, popularly known as molting.
Now, let us understand that q feather is
merely a modified scale, or better yet a
modification Of the skin growth. possessed
only by birds, and all birds have them.
The hair and fur of mammals the scales
Of fishes and reptiles are merely modifica-
tions of the same substance. And even the
horny coverings of the beak and claws and
the scales Of the legs are the same, but very
differently developed.
These feathers, in common with all the
different forms of epidermic growths, grow
from little sac formed from the substance
of the ,pidermis and are composed first oi
matrix, from which emerges q little five
rayed tuft of hair. This is what we call q
pin feather. BY growth the conjunction Of
these hairs in the matrix evolves into g
shaft, bearing two webs or vanes, variously
modified In form to suit the special pur
pose, whether of fight or covering or at
tractive quality by reason of coloration.
These feathers, full grown, must necessa
ri1y be exposed to the wear and tear of the
weather and contact with the ground anG
vegetation among which the bird is com
PEELED to travel in search of food or to es
cape attack. And as the feather, when il
reaches its full growth, takes on more
solid consistency to better withstand such
contact, and in SO doing ceases its growth
it becomes necessary to renew these feath
ers.-Boston Commonwealth.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
A Surprised Cabby.

An attempt to impose upon foreign Gre
dulity was frustrated cleverly by son OF
Gaul whose taste for joking led him to try
to bamboozle cabby into attempting it on
with him. He demanded in exceedingly
broken English to be driven to certain
place, the fare to which was exactly shil-
ling. 1t may be remarked that he really
could speak English as we'll as he could
his mother tongue. Onarriving at his des-
tination he asked, still in a struggling
fashion:
SOW mooch ave to payi"
"Five shillings," promptly responded the
cabby.
"And 'ow mooch is schilling2" queried
the traveller, taking out three half crowns
and laying them across his palm.
"Them three's right" said cabby, point
ing to the coins.
'Oh," said the Frenchman. Then drop
ping his assumed imperfect acquaintance
with the vernacular, "Well, here's bob
for you." he said and departed, leaving his
erstwhile Jehu standing with perplexed
expression on his face. which took some
time to disappear.-London Correspondent,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
ODDS AND ENDS

The. population Of :he earth doubles IT.
self in 800 years
Gold latchkeys are affected by some fash
ionable men and women.
The tongue Is like race horse, which
runs the faster the less weight it carries.
The practice of using eggs at Easter is Of
Hindoo origin, the egg being in India an
emblem Of immortality.
The Swiss postoffice conveys anything
from postal card to barrels Of wine,
scythes and bundles Of old iron.
There are at the present moment II pre-
tenders to the various thrones Of Europe
trying to make good their claims.
CASTLE soap is a natural product of the
soil of the state of Nevada. Nevada is fas;
becoming the chief soap producing state oi
the country.
The tallest building In the world Is
claimed to be that of the Manhattan Life
Insurance company on Broadway, New
York. The structure is Is stories high.
If you aim at happiness, you will lose it
and mere happiness is rather low aim
anyhow. Strive for high development, fol
living life ofuse, and happiness will comt
to you incidentally.
The biggest civilized men in the world
are the English males of professional and
leisure classes who have enough to eat
The general British average is, however
below the American.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
A Literary Adiunct.

They had travelled together for about an
hour in silence, but the man with the port
ly vest and the conspicuous watch chain
finally succeeded in getting a conversation
under way. His neighbor was little man
with wobbly eyeglasses, and in response to
an abrupt question as to whether he was
not a literary man replied mildly:
II have written some things"
'sI take an interest in literature. come
from Chicago There's the town that com.
bines art and commerce. First she went
ahead and made her business reputation,
didn't shei"
"Yes."
"And now she's made her literary repu-
tation. Don't you agree with mel"
SIT must be admitted that some things
about Chicago remind one of literature.
For instance, she Is undoubtedly one of the
greatest penholders in the world"
And then his glasses almost wobbled of
AZ he explained that he was from New
York and must be excused IL he had said
anything that sounded spitefuL w Washing
4asa Ekar.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
A Bold'Burnlary,

A bold burglary was committed in Au-
gust in a Brooklyn house. The residence
was deserted for the summer, except for
the nightlylodglng of the man of the house.
The thief secured entrance in the afternoon
and proceeded to make a careful toilet. He
took bath and dressed himself in COM
plete outfit from the owners wardrobe, in
Guiding expensive underwear, gloves, shoes,
necktie, high hat and q natty umbrella,
which he found in the hall. From the old
clothes which he left behind, his size was
identical with that. of the man whom he
robbed, and when in the dusk he came
down the front steps and walked away
neighbors who saw him supposed he was
the rightful tenant, so closely did his ap-
pearance resemble that of the other.
The fellow evidently appreciated his op.
portunities, for he used the fine soaps and
toilet water he found in the bathroom with
out stint, though the cleanliness In this
case was not next to, but a long way of
from godliness. York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02

A terrific explosion occurred in Chiles
valley on the Thomas Edgington ranch,
near the magnesia mine. Mrs. Bartlett,
whose husband owns the mine, was out
with % caliber rifle shooting at fences
and rocks, when she noticed can some SO
yards away. Taking aim, she fired at it,
and big explosion resulted. The can did
not happen to be an empty one. 1t con.
tained 25 pounds of giant powder. By its
explosion fences were torn down and posts
razed to the ground The shock broke all
the windows in the house, tore off the
weather boarding and threw Bartlett and
William Bradley, who were in the kitchen
in heap upon the floor. Luckily Mrs
Bartlett, the innocent cause of all this
commotion, was not injured, but the scene
of the upheaval now presents most de-
moralized appearance.-Napa Register.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02
THE PILE OINTMENT

Proposed Amendment to the Con
etitutioL o! Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-11-02

Local train for all points up 10 and including
Milford junction leaves Chicago at 1855 p. daily
Local Lrain for laneayille and intermediate
stations leaves Columbus at 4 10 p. IN. daily ex-
cept Sunday.
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Adopted April 20. 1893.

UNITED STATES or AMERICA, OHIO, /
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
l. SAMUEL M. TAYLOR. Secretary OF State Of
the State OF Ohio do hereby certify that the
foregoing is an exemplifed copy. carefully
compared by me with the original rolls now
on fie in this office, and In my official custo
DIV as Secretary Of State as required by the
laws of the State OF Ohio, OF O joint resolu-
tion adopted by the General Assembly OF
the State Of Ohio, on the 22d day OF April.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have
hereunto subscribed my name,
and affixed my official SEAL at
Columbus. the oath day OF April,
D 1893
SAMUEL M TAYLOR.
Secretary of STATE,
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For further information call on b q Ticket
Agent or address l.. S.Allen, Assistant Genera
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Adopted April %, 1893.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OHIO,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, SAMUEL NJ. TAYLOR, Secretary Of State Of
the State Of Ohio do hereby certify that the
foregoing is an exemplifed copy, carefully
comparcd by me with the original rolls now
on fle in this office, and in my official custo
DIV as Secretary Of State as required by the
laws OF the State OF Ohio, of joint resolu.
tion adopted by the General Assembly oi
the State of Ohio, on the I'D day Of April
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hereunto subscribed my name
rsEALl and affixed my official seal, al
Columbus the 24th day OF April
A. ID 1893.
SAMUEL NJ. TAYLOR.
cSrrpfnru nf STATE.
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sEcTioN /, Be q resolted BY the General A..
Ismbly Of the State Of Ohio, That proposition
State on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. 1898, to amend Sections
! to Ii, inclusive, Of Article XI, Of the Con.
ititution OF the State Of Ohio, so they shall
read as follows;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Everybody Will Want a Copy.

The Topeka Capital Company will
publish, at the close of the legislative ses-
sion, a pamphlet of over 100 pages, giving
Major Hudson's letters to Governor Lew
cling. Also chronological history of
all important events, day by day, in the
house and senate; decision in Gum case
in supreme court in full, revised by
Judge Horton, dissenting opinion OF JUS
tice Allen in full; decision Of Judge
Hazen in case against state treasurer;
testimony on cross-examination OF Lup-
fer and Ben Rich, per official court rec
Ords; vote on candidates for governor in
1898; roster of senate and house, subordi-
nate officers, standing committees; all
state boards appointed; officers and
members of State Historical Society,
State Board OF Agriculture; Republican
State Central Committee, etc., etc. This
will make the most useful political hand
book ever published in Kansas.
Sent postage paid for % cents; five
copies for 81. Address.
TOPEKA CAPITAL COMPANY,
Topeka. Kansas.
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ices. There are whole libraries written

ences. There are whole libraries written
to sustain these theories.
The Mormons believe just as thor
oughly in the virtue and morality of
polygamy to-day as they ever did, but do
not openly practice it simply because the
penitentiary gates yawn for the violators
of the laws OF the country.
This practice Of polygamy produces
some very interesting families 30 far as
size is concerned.
Last evening I attended college de-
batting club. The question, Resolved,
"That Cesar Desired to Become a Ty-
rant" was ably argued on the affirmative
by handsome bright-eyed fellow who
was one of the fifty-two children of high
dgnitary of the Mormon church.
The natural belief of the Mormons is
to marry early and often.
Hoping that in the future the United
States congress will have more profitable
employment than in passing laws to in
terfere with this innocent pastime of the
Mormons- getting married, 1 remain,
Yours, etc.,
F. 81. MONROE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
MIDWAY SCRAPS.

MIDWAY, March %, 1893.
Very pleasant but dry.
G. B. Erb left last Thursday for Ne
braska to be gone until fall.
The literary closed last Thursday even.
ing. 1t has been well attended all win,
ter.
School at Banner closed six months
term last Friday, Miss Carrie Sweet,
teacher.
Will Bowers has bought $50 acres of
land joining Collyer on the east, known
as the Ingraham farm.
Grippe is prevailing in this section.
Nearly all the school children have it;
also many of the old people.
Farmers are very busy sowing barley
and oats. It is very dry and difficult to
get the seed in in good shape.
School in district No. Al will close next
Friday. The scholars have made fine
progress under the direction of Miss Nc
earthly. The term was seven months.
JACK
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

While writing with all the scientific
knowledge of great astronomer, Camille
Flammarion in his marvellous story
omega: The End of the World" which
begins in the April number of Tire Cos
mofoLitan magazine, keeps the readers 1T
the highest point of excitement by his
vivid description of the alarm and despair
excited by the approach of a comet whose
collision with the earth had beeu declar-
ed by astronomers inevitable. The de-
scription begins at time when the bust
ness of the world has been suspended,
and at mass meeting held in the Ineti-
tute of France, we hear the discussion of
scientists as to the possibility of second
deluge, the drying up Of all the surface
water of the globe, or the total destruc-
ton of human life by cold, together with
all the possible phases of death parallel
ed by the history of the moon. For scien-
tifc statement and sensational effect this
characteristic production of French
genius is unique, and the reader who
reads this marvellous story-and if he be.
gins it he will certainly finish twill
have assimilated without effort, COM
pact store of scientific knowledge. In
this way, apart from it's absorbing inter-
est, this remarkable piece of fiction will
have distinct scientific value.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Death of Mrs. w. B. Kelley.

Mrs. Emma L. Kelley, wife of W. B.
Kelley and only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Olson, died at the home OF
her parents on March 81, 1893.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly were married in
December, 1885, to them was given that
perfect content which comes with love
and trust.
There is a touching beauty in the
thought that Mrs. Kelley passed peace
fully and sweetly into the perfect rest on
the anniversary of the death of Christ;
gathered as an Easter Lily to bloom in
perpetual loveliness in the white light of
an eternity which is the heritage be-
queathed to, and awaiting us all.
Long ago it was written, "Many waters
cannot quench love, neither can the
floods drown it; if man would give all
the substance of his house for love it
would be utterly condemned" So truly
was this written of the husbands love;
the love of the father for his child; but
its absolute truth none but the mothers
heart can feel perfectly.
The sympathy of all goes out to the
bereaved family and may the perfect love
OF life comfort them in death.
The deceased was born in Wataga,
Knox county, Illinois, October 10, 1865;
removed with her parents to Wa.Keeney
in the spring of 1879 and was married to
VIM. B. Kelly, Dec. II, 1885. Excepting
about three years, while residing at
Pittsburg and Topeka, Kansas, Mrs.
Kelly has resided continuously in Wa
Keeney since the spring of 1879.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

IT is reported that two thousand peo-
pie, mosto of them pleasure seekers, sailed
away from New York for Europe in re-
cent week, and during the same week
about ten thousand immigrants, most of
them seeking new homes in this country,
came from foreign lands From this it
appears that we send out capitalists
who take our money abroad and receive
In return poor people who are in need
of capital, thus doubling the draft upon
our national resources
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Teachers Meeting.

The County Teachers meeting met in
the County Superin tendent's room as u.s.
ual and, in the abssnse of the presidents,
was called to order by Hudson Harlan.
The first two numbers on the programme
were dispensed with, and review by
Mrs. Hunt Of barriers Burned Away"
was listened to, Next q selection from
"Nark Twain's Innocence Abroad by
Miss Wooden, which was followed by a
selection from "Plckwick Papers" by
Hudson Harlan. Prof. Laverty read a
very interesting paper entitled "The
Philosophy of Communism" after which
Mr.. Harlan read paper bearing some.
what on the same line of thought. The
lesson in literature was postponed until
the next meeting which will be on April
22d, 1888.
FRANKIE NJ. WOODEN,
Secretary Pro. Tenn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
SILVER CREEK HAPPENINGS.

SILVER CREEK. March q, 1893.
The clouds still come up but it doesn't
rain.
George Caskey is visiting his brother
Will.
Will Caskey was sowing oats the past
week.
Phil. Mccarthy is working for Warren
George.
Flowing fire guards is the order of the
day in this vicinity.
Reuben Burns bought Dave Porter's
corn fodder this week.
Mr.. Balcomb and family were visiting
at Charles Wheeier's Sunday.
D. Mcdonald is blowing fire guards in
Glencoe township this week,
We understand that Charles Wheeler,
Will Caskey and John Nelson will assist
the road overseer, r. Burns, in burning
fire guards.
Hudson Harlan will run the cream
route through this neighborhood this
summer 1t will be Hudson coming
down Big creek instead Of Harlan COM
ing down the Hudson.
There will be an egg supper and ice
cream and literary entertainment at Ogal-
lab, Saturday evening, April 1, by the
ladies of the Christian church. Every
body is invited to attend.
G. Robinson past up Big creek Sun lay.
George says he thought good job in the
round house at Ellis would beat farming.
but he says 1t was a big mistake. He
wishes he was back on his farm.
SHORTY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

ACCORDING to medical authority
yawning is by no means useless act,
for it often cures catarrh, and other af-
fections of the throat, in many cases
giving instantaneous relief. 1t pro-
duces a considerable distention of the
muscles Of the pharynx, constituting
kind of massage, and under this influ-
ence the cartilaginous portion of the
eustachian tube contracts, expelling in
to the pharnyx the mucosities there
collected According to M. Naegeli,
yawning is much more eficacious for
affections of the tube than the methods
of Valsalva or Politzen, and is more
rational than the installation of air,
which is often difficult to perform prop
erly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

NIGHT is now, according to recent
report, the part of astronomical day
for the ocean bath. at Cape May. The
fadis taking like wildfire. Women at
first held aloof from the revolution in
their ideas of the right thing to do, but
they are falling into the scheme and
under the glowing moonbeams they are
enjoying the change with the sterner
sex Some say this is no mere innova-
ton but has come to STAY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

church school OF the state. Lane is still
in the conference and is still in the swim.
The Temple of Fame" at Lawrence
took in quite large range OF historical
and fictitious characters. There was
Queen Esther, Joan of Arc, Portia, Nellie
BLY,, Pocahontas, Jenny Lind, Penelope
and many other real or superstitious fe-
males of note and celebrity. The man,
agement drew the line though at DIR,
Mary Walker and Mrs. M. E. Lease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

A READING Pa.) girl lately displayed
her business tact and shrewdness by
sending in bill to the executors of her
dear, departed fathers estate. charging
for time and trouble in nursing him.
That young woman is in fair way to
make financial success Of life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

A DEBTOR down in Madison county,
Va, turned over as his only property,
the other day, gold watch bearing
the name of extra Billy Smith" and
the date 1880. Extra Billy, who died
not long since, was once the manager
of a stage line between Washington
and points in Virginia, but later gov
ernor of that state, congressman, and
major general in the confederate army.
Extra Billy's watch, though it has run
for at least sixty-two years, still keeps
good time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Notice to Land BUYERS.

I 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-Keeney, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

S. r. CoBick is in Illinois this week,
having been called there on account of
the sickness of his mother. This is the
only explanation we can give for lack of
the usual amount of news.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Mrs. Leonard Smith started fo-
Quincy, Illinois, Tuesday evening, in
answer to a telegram, announcing the
death of her brother; also the serious ILL
ness of her mother.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
If you want loan on your farm call
q r. G. WILSON.
A Bargain,

The north half OF the southeast quarter
and the north half of the southwest quar-
ter of section %, township Is. south of
range 25 west, will be sold very cheap for
cash if taken soon. Inquire at this Office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Notice.
JACK.

I will sell at public auction on April Is
at l o'clock p. NJ, my household goods.
Sale to be held at my house, first build
ing north OF the court house. Terms cash.
Mrs. E. A. GRILLs.
S. N. WOLF, Auctioneer. ct
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

For sale-Block Sc. comprising 20
lots so $50 feet to alley, in Wa-Keeney,
Kansas, south side of railroad. No en-
cumbrances-all taxes paid title perfect
warranty deed, Offer wanted. G. G..
Conover, 1871 F street N. W., Washing
ton. j.. @.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Mrs. John Lohin left for her home
in Rolla, No., Monday morning. Her
grandsons, Matthew and Fred Cross, ac-
companied her aud will spend the sum-
mer in Missouri.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

FOR Observation-Disclosures to one of
the finest homesteads in this county,
three miles from station, small frame
house, good well, ten acres in cultivation.
Price 1926. INQUIRE at this office. tt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Considering location and improve
ments, the quarter section adjoining
CollyeF on the north, known as the
Chase property, is certainly bargain.
For further particulars inquire at this
Office. Il
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
From Decemher l4th / win tak

From December l4th / will take
cabinet photos for So per dozen, your
picture on silk handkerchief or twenty
Eve postage stamp size free with each
dozen. Standing photos $3.50 per dozen
without stamp size. Gallery back of
Griffan & Holman's drug store. Mrs. L.
G. Ross & Co., Ellis,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Miss Nellie Marshall and Miss Dora
Shackelford have opened millinery and
dressmsking establishment in the build
ing west of s. c. Swiggett's tailor shop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Perry Law, formerly station agent at
Bancroft, Kansas, on the Kansas City,
Wyandotte, & Northwestern railroad, is
visiting his father, James A. Law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

The ladies of the Christisp church
will give an egg supper at Ogallah on
Saturday evening, April 1. Everybody
invited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

james Bullock, of Douglass county,
Illinois, arrived last Saturday and will
make Trego county his new home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01

Grant Marshall has purchased the.
property just south of Judge Harlan.
formerly owned by Mrs. Kelly, of st
Joseph, Nc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1893-04-01
Money! to Loan.

have some money to loan for an east.
ern party on real estate. Will give Dor
rover the privilege of payment at auy
time. 3 25 If Ike MONROE.