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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Court nesters.

Learning did not count for much
in Russia in the time OF Peter the
Great; even prince knew little be-
yond the simplest rudiments OF edu-
cation. Men lived to be amused, and
court testers and dwarfs were he in
such high esteem that noblemen did
not disdain to hold Office. AS FOR
dwarfs, the country was really alive
with them. One old author says
there was scarcely a nobleman in the
land who did not possess one or more
of these ''frisks" or nature. At al
most all state dinners, if these pyg-
mics were fortunate enough TO escape
being served in pie, it was their
duty to stand behind their lords
chair holding his suuffbox or await
ing his command. They were usually
gayly dressed in uniform or livery
OF very costly materia s In l7O8,
Prince MenshikOf sent to his wife in
Russia two dwarfs whom he had
made prisoners of war in Poland.
Accom- panying the gift were the fol-
lowing lines Il send you present
OF two girls, one of whom is very
small and can serve as parrot She
is more ia kative than is usual among
such little people, and can make you
qayer than IL she WAS real parrot
One Of these dwarrs lived to - near
" hundred years old. She had
babyish voice, and except when ook-
ing into her face, one would think
her to be child five or six years old.
ALL that God requires of any of Us
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Sewing is most womanly art A
woman is never more feminine than
when she has needle and thread in
her hand. It is the right of every
little girl to be taught to sew neatly,
even II it costs the mother some self
sacrifice. y cry few women are wholly
exempt from the need E. On the
contrary, almost every woman must
take more or less care of her own
wardrobe, even ii she has no family
responsibility. Machines cannot sew
up rips in gloves, replace buttons, or
mend. Some stitches must be taken,
aud how TO sew neatly is an &C.
omplishmenJ quite as necessary, If
not more SO, to the happiness of a
ma. GRITTY Of women than any other.
II little girl be taught early how to
use her needle, sewing will soon be-
come sort of second nature to her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
That Mileage Scrap.

Mrs Lease feels that the populist au-
thorities in Wyandotte county did not
treat her right in regard to her fees in
the King Smith libel case. To a Capt.
tai reporter Mrs Lease said that she was
IN Osborne at the time the case was
due for trial and that she was compelled
to pay fare from Osborne to Kansas
City, besides taking livery rig to catch
the Missouri Pacific. She also saws
that the state house crowd of witnesses,
John W. Breidenthal, Fred Close, ct al,
charged up mileage and received fees
for attendance, in which they state that
the distance between Topeka and Kansas
City, Kan, is 100 miles, when in fact it
is only sixty-six.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
REPUBLICAN, STATE PLATFORM

The state republican convention at To-
peka adopted this platform:
Reaffirming the republican national platform
of 1892.
Resolved. First: The constant patriotism of
our party is in itself guarantee to tie nation
that the interests of its defenders, their widows
and orphans, viii be literally cared for. and we
denounce their cruel and deliberate betrayal by
the present democratic adminiStra ton.
Second: We adhere to the republican doctrine
of protection and believe that tariff laws should
protect the products of the farm as well as the
factory.
Third: The American people favor bimetal-
ism and the republican party demands the use
of both gold and silver as standard money with
such restrictions and under such provisions, to
he determined by legislation, as Will secure the
maintenance OF the parity of values OF the two
metals, and that the purchasing and debt pay
ing power of the dollar, whether of gold. silver
paper. shall be at all times equal. The in
terests of the producers of the country its farm
ers and its working men, demand that the minis
be opened to the coinage of silver of the mines
of the United States and that congress should
foreign silver sufficient to fully protect the pro
ducts of our own mines
Fourth We favor national and state leglsla-
ton for the encouragement of irrigation.
Fifth We denounce the present state admin
istration for its violation of the laws and con
tempt of the courts. the corruption and lncom-
potency of its officials, its gross mismanagement
of the state institutions and for ii discredlt it
has brought upon the good name of the state.
And we pledge the republican party and the
economical discharge of all official duties, to a
strict observance and an honest enforcement OF
law, and to obedience to the mandates of the
courts.
piles we invite the support of all patriotic citi-
ZenS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Only One Road Back.

There is only one road to prosperity
in this country; it is the road pointed
out bv ex-President Harrison. When
asked what will change the present
disaster to prosperity he SAID: why
the same protective tariff that filed the
treasury with gold for thirty three years
the same protective tariff that enabled
the nation to pay off two billions of dol
lars of national debt in thirty three
wears; the same protective tariff that
kept the wheels turning and 100000
at work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Black as Ink

against what is good for them. They reason
as our old friend Artemus Ward says, thusly
$50 and so has been taking medicine for long
time and isn't any better" They only know of
individual cases. Many could be cited, to their
astonishment, in which Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters has brought about complete change
in the physical condition of persons suffering
from general i'll health. This thorough stom-
achic, besides having the decided recommen-
dation of the medical profession, is voiced by
the general public the possessOr of qualities
invigorant and restorative of health not
found anywhere else. In bodily troubles caused
by the liver stomach and bowels, in instances
and when the kidneys weak, it is the true
resort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

WHENEVER a reformer leaves them
the populists say he was paid for it. 1t
must be humiliating to ''refTrmers'' to
admit that their party is made up of
men whose principles are on the market
for sale to the highest bidder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Some of our opponents were accus-
toned to say that the people of the
west are not interested in the tariff. And
yet there is growing all along the line
about sugar, wool, salt, etc, etc The
tariff question is still a'''local question"
-Salina Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
A temperance lecturer. descantinc

A temperance lecturer, descanting on the
superior virtue of cold water. remarked :
'When the world had become so corrupt
that the Lord could do nothing with it, He
was obliged to give it thorough sousing in
cold water" YES" replied a topper pres
ent, but it killed every critter on the face
of the earth. New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Nonsensical and Ridiculous.

Kansas City Mo Journal.
The popnlist party in Kansas is an
extraordinary political organization in
many ways, and its campaign methods
are in line with its general character.
For two years past the populists have
had control of the state. Having been
entrusted with power by the people on
promises to reform the abuses of govern
ment they should DC prepared this year
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

The Art of Advertising. Museum Agent
doesn't seem to draw. Manager: Of course
not. See what mess you've made of the
Advertisements. You've put his height at
three feet. Make it thirty-six inches, and
the people will come with a rush.-New York
Weekly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Bob Semple, the assistant boss of the
populist legislature, has been turned
down by his party in Franklin county.
The state administration made des-
perate fight in his behalf.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Congress did Canada good turn by
putting lumber on the free list. and
now Canada is doing herself another by
slapping on an export duty, thus Civ
ing 60 her own government the benefits
which were expected to fall to the Amer
lean consumer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

young man, his eye blackened, his col
lar and necktie disordered, his coat torn, his
hair tossing wildly, and wearing no hat. was
rushing along one of the streets of the Back
Bay when he encountered his best girl. s'Oh,
Henry y she exclaimed, i'll an agony of dis
tress, u know it all You have seen father, ,,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form
glows with health and her face blooms with
its beauty. If her system needs the cleans
ing action of a laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant liquid laxative Syrup of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Kindly Directions. Footpad: Hold up
y'r hands! Lone Citizen: haven't a cent
with me. Just loaned all had to a friend.
Footpad lin disgust: Go ahead. You'll
find the idiot asylum three squares to tn
left.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

He Was Welcome-Collector: l am col.
Letting bills for Sugar, Spice q Co.
Housekeeper Ga Vassar graduate) Collect.
ing bills, are you? Very we'll: l have two
or three of their bills which you are welcome
to add to your collection.-New Y ork Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

sob, George, I'm ashamed of you rub
bling your lips like that after that dear little
girl has given you SO sweet a kiss!' I'm
not rubbing it off, nurse, I'm rubbing it in. +"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Magistrates You are charged, sir, with
hitting the prosecuting witness, McFadden,
with brick. Guilty, or not guilty? Gro
gan: Please, yer Amer 'twor a very soft
brick. Misther McFadden Is a trind of
mine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

SIS Bronson as forgetful as ever?' "More
so. Why, that fellow has to look himself up
in the directory every night before he goes
home from business. Forgets his address.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Miss Oldfamily: My mother sealed all
her love letters to papa with diamond.
Mr.. Lowman: Humphl / should think
paste would have been better for that.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Hints to Housekeepers.

A CHALK line drawn around an ar
ticle will keep away ants
WASHING ginghams in water
slightly thickened with -four starch
ls said to be an excellent idea.
AN excellent way to wash silk Is
TO use salt water and iron the arti-
cles while they arc still wet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

The old chief, Red Cloud, got into row
with a negro in a Chicago museum on Tues
day, and soon he was low, the poor Indian,
laid out by the other cloud. He had to be
treated at a hospital.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Patient: Doctor, l have trouble about
swallowing. Does that amount to any
thing? Doctor Cooking down his throat:
Yes, that amounts to So.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Karl's Glover Root Tea,
The great Blood purifier gives freshness and clearness
to the Complexion and cures Constipation. 25c5Oc$L
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

ssHansOn's Magic Corn SaIve."
Warranted to money refunded. Ask your
druggist Price IS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Faint Heart and Fair Lady.-He: Are
you good at conundrums? She: Yes. He:
Well, here is one: If l were to propose to
you, what would you say?-New York
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Generosity.-Mr. Longear: By the way,
did you ever know that large ears are sign
of generosity? Miss Beauti: OF course, Mr..
Longear. They are sign that nature has
been generous.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

wreck the constitution and sometimes pro-
duce softening of the brain, epilepsy, pa
ralysis. and even dread insanity.
To reach, reclaim and restore such IN
fortunates to health and happiness, is the
aim of the publishers of book written in
plain but chaste language, on the nature,
symptoms and curability,s by home treat
ment, OF such diseases. This book Will be
sent sealed, in plain envelope, on receipt Of
ten cents in stamps for postage. Address,
Worlds Dispensery Medical Association
66S Main St., Buffalo, N. Z.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

If the Baby is Cutting TeeUn.
sure and that old and well-tried remedy, MRS.
EINsLow,s SooTHLNG SYRUP for children Teething.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
IT'S a MILESTONE

y
mans neck to be q
sufferer from ner-
vous exhaustion, ner-
vous debility, impair
ed mem Org, 10 W
spirits, irritable tenn
per, and the thousand
and one arrangements
of mind and body
that result from,
unnatural, pernicious
habits, con tracted
through ignorance.
Such habits result in
loss of manly power.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Secretary Coburn in his monthly
crop report says of corn: The severely
dry weather prevailing over the larger
portion of the state during July and
August proved the previous promising
outlook very deceptive, not alone as to
corn, but all other crops. For the pres
ent report correspondents were asked
to estimate the corn probabilities on the
basis of reasonably favorable Septem-
Der weather." and the outcome of their
statements fcretells of the 6,404, 705
acres planted 2O16,S49 will produce
41,819, 300 bushels of marketable corn,
or 20.73 bushels per acre. The average
yield per acre of marketable corn on the
entire area planted is but $50 bushels
This does not include the vast quantity
of that which is not strictly merchant
able, vet is of much value and available
for feeding purposes. OF the standing
corn it is estimated that 1882, 921 acres,
or 52.82 per cent will be cut for its
fodder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
K. n. y. T.
se3--3a

When answering any Of these advertisements
please mention this paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

Goes Cough f3nlsam
Is the Oldest and best. will break Cold quick
than anything else. u Is always reliable. Try 1t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22
State Assembly K. of L.

The State Assembly of the Knights OF
Labor held two days meeting last
week in the room of the state board of
pardons in the state house at Topeka.
Nobody not Immediately connected with
the meeting knew of it, and its sessions
were secret, of course. After it was over
A. G. Baker, member of the state board
of pardons, called on all the newspaper
men and gave them copies of lengthy
resolutions adopted by the state assem-
bly,, and announced the election of the
following officers:
A. G. Baker, junction City, S. M. w. /;
Mrs. Eva NJ Blackman, Leavenworth,
S. W. F.; G. Fl. Barrows, Atchison, S. +;
secretary and treasurer; S. W. Coombs,
Milford, delegate to G. A.; d. E. Bar
ry, Atchison, alternate to G. A; A. c..
Callahan, Junction City, S. S.
The resolutions endorse Governor
Lewelling and his famous tramp circu-
lar, declare in favor of woman suffrage,
and endorse A. G. Gallagher, the state
mine Inspector, who was appointed by
Governor Lewelling.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1894-09-22

ALL that God requires of any of Us
is our prayerful best,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-11-08
POSTERS AND MORALITY.
The women's War Upon Iunmodest Pio-
lures Of Theatrical Beauties.


We stand with the Woman's Chris.
tinn Temperance uniOn in its wal upon
those unsghtly posters bearing indccor-
ous pictures Of actors or actresses which
are to be seen at times In some Of the
streets Of Brooklyn or even Of New
York. The members of the Brookly
branch Of the union who hogan the war
there last week are enlisted in a proper
cause Some Of the posters against
which they have turned their arms are
very offensive
We object to these posters because OF
their immodesty. Some Of them are
markedly indecent 1t is not merely be-
cause people Of both sexes are pictured
In tights that we object TO them. for
there need not be any improprioty in
appearing upon the stage in decent
tights or in giving pictures OF those
who thus appear. IL is because of their
essential viciousness.
We object to the public display OF the
vicious pictures because it is repulsive
TO pure minded women, young and old,
welded aud unwedded, as well as to
their fathers and brothers. There is
proof of this in the protests that are
made against them.
We object 10 IL because it is unlawful
under the statutes Of the state of New
York. The law in the case ought TO be
and can very easily be enforced without
the least infringement of the rights Of
anybody.
We object to the bad posters for artis-
tic reasons The colorod pictures which
they bear are nearly always uncomely.
and the persons represented IN them Of.
ten look like slouches, though in tights
Let the law be applied TO these scan
dalous posters. In its behalf we stand
with the w. c. I. u. The war that has
been begun in Brooklyn is Il righteous
war.
We countenanoe it regardless Of our
contempt for the preposterous censorship
upon books and works Of art which that
ignorant crank, Anthony w. Comstock,
has for many years tried TO set up and
IN the application Of which no has with
In tho past fow weeks mado himself
more than ever laughing stock and a
nuisance. This is not a case in which
Comstockism is involved.
The public posting Of faring broad
sides, bearing improper pictures, ought
to be stopped. The managers who are
responsible for the existence OF such
posters ought to stop IL for their own
sake and for the sake Of the persons rep
resented in shameless ways without
making it necessary for the W. c. Il.
U. to call upon the law or the autho.'-
ties. Tho rosting of bad shows is proju.
dicial to the best interests Of the stage
New York Sun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-11-08

In the larger cities, where shade trees
are few and scattering. electric lights
seem to have no visible effect upon their
foliage. In tho towns and villages
however. many Of which have their cleo.
trio light systems. the effect is very no.
ticeable, the leaves appearing as though
they had boen subjected to tho blight
ing breath Of harmattan. The question
was recently discussed at mcating Of
the eastern aboriculturists, the conclu
sion being that trees need darkness il
order that they may sleep, and that be
ing continually kept awake and active
they have been worn out and made
prematurely old by the action Of the
light That this is probably the correct
solution Of the mystery Of the dropping
leaves may be judged from the fact that
similar trees in the neighborhood Of
those affected, though not exposed to
the illumination, still retain their color
and seem bright and strong. st. Louis
Republic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-11-08
EVOLUTION or NIAGARA.


The Estimates as TO the Age Of the World
Famous Cataract.
Professor J. w. Spencer says the first
conjecture ns To the age of Niagara falls
was made by Androw Ellicott in 1890.
Ellicott believed the falls to be DO, 600
years old About 1871 Lyle estimated
the age ~ the falls as 35 600 years. All
Of these early estimates were purely con
lecture, but they were correct in assam.
ing that the gorge had been excavated
by tho river. Professor Spencer, in out
lining the progress of the fails, sDys
that little stream draining the Erie
basin once fell about 200 feet above the
brow of the Niagara cscarpment. This
stream was not over one-fourth the vol
ume OF the recent cataract and conse-
quently excavated the gorge at a much
slower rate than nc present.
During the early history Of the river
tho waters Of tho three upper lakes
emptiod through the Huron basin ly
way Of the Ottawa river. The height of
the falls has increased several times
Tho first episode, represented by n small
river falling 900 feet, lasted about H..
900 years Then the height Of the falls
was increased to 400 feet aud took the
drainage # the upper great lakes At the
same time there WIS q series Of cas-
cades, three in all, the lower gaining ON
the upper until finally thoy We're all
united in one great cataract much high.
er than that of today.
subsequently the waters were raise0
at the head Of Lake Ontario, and the
falls approximated to the present condi
tions after n lapse of 1900 years from
tho end of the iirst episode. The age ci
the present falls is put at 1000 years
and another 1000 years was probably
occupied by transitional changes Of
very gradual character. 1t is now S, 0OC
years slice Lake Huron emptied into
Lake Erie for the first time. The land
has risen about the outlet Of Lake Erie,
and IL the present rate Of change contin
ues in 5000 or o, 600 years tho waters of
the four upper lakes will be turned into
the Mississippi river drainage at Chi
cago o-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-11-08
REVOLUTION IN FRANCE.

The Thiniy Yelled Prophecy Of "a CORE
spondcnt Based on sooisii-tic A Asitation.
The prospect grows stronger Of sori
Gus manifestations Of socialism in
French politics during this month, says
tho London correspondent OF the New
York Sun. The socialist victory in tho
election to ill the vacancy caused by
Cnsimir Perier's elevation to the prosi.
dency has filed the party with enthusi.
asm, and they no longer conceal then
intention 10 overthrow the president by
means OF q coalition with his opponents
in the chamber, If possible. 1t is repeat
edly asserted that the president will not
much longer retain Dupuy at TIE head
Of the cabinet, but tho rumors Of a cabi-
net crisis appear to be premature The
Paris correspondent OF the London
Times even ventures thinly yeilcd
prophecy Of revelation. He has just
writton:
Neither Ca.imir Porier nor anybody
else can co anything against socialism.
When the bourgeoisio perceive that the
socialists arc agreed on devouring them,
differing only as to the sauce with
which they are to be served up, they
will recommenco the game which has
been going on for a century. They will
fling themselves into the arms of de.
liverer, stipulating not for liberty or
equality OF anything Of that sort, but
simply for riddance from the nightmare
OF socialism. They will acclaim the man
who allows them to go quietly to sleep
and TO wake without uneasiness; hence
pretenders, impatient or otherwise. may
be advised tosay not that they love lib.
erty, but that they love force; not fra
ternity but authority; not equality, but
obedience.