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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

candidly confess it's all bcncomhe.
All the old residents here say that
the Legislature is a fine looking
body of men. The Republicans
have seventeen lawyers in the
House, and the Democrats twelve,
the balance are farmers, merchants
etc. ''Ry their works ye shall
know them"
There has been q joint concur
rent resolution introduced to re-
move the Capitol to St. Louis
county. l suppose Sedalia will
again put in her claims.
Mr.. Baugher introduced a bill
relating to the sale of the sixteenth
section, also one relating to the
appointment Of road overscers.
JEFFERSON.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

rocity treaty as will permit the
island to be leased to Great Britain.
According to more direct infor-
nation, the government of
Hawaii doesn't want that treaty
modified at all, if tho United
States will only officially define it 5
future intentions toward Hawaii;
and the request made not because
a modification was wanted, but to
give Congress a good opportunity
to declare itself on the subject, and
with the belief that it would be
refused. Mr.. Cleveland evidently
thought differently, or he would
not have committed himself in favor
of granting the request.
1n the opinion of everybody
whose opinion is worth having,
Secretary Gresham would better
have sent the correspondence
relating to the surrender of the two
Japanese students who sought the
protection of an American consul
in China, and their subsequent
execution as spies by tho Chinese,
which was asked for by Senator
Lodges resolution. to the Senate
without comment than to have at
tempted to write defense founded
upon assertions not borne out by
the official correspondence, as he
did. Senator Lodge says of
Gresham's attempt to wriggle out
Of the responsibility: ''Instead of
those students being confessed
spies our representative in China
insisted that they were not spies at
all and that there was nothing to
sustain the charge against them
except the assertion of the Chinese.
How MIR. Gresham could find war
rent for his Interpretation l cannot
understand.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

The case of Arthur Duestrow, wife
and child murderer, was called up
in the Franklin county circuit court
last Monday. His trial is not for
the crime he committed, but on
the question of his sanity. Should
the jury find him sane, he will then
have to stand trial for murder.
BY the time the jury has wrestlcd
with the hypothetical cases drawn
BY the attorneys and the technical
terms Of the medical experts in the
case, they will be more fit for the
asylum than Duestrow. However,
as Duestrow has almost an unlimit-
cd command of dollars, it is safe
to say that he can save his neck
in some manner, even if his sanity
Is proven.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23
Letter From Jefferson City.

january 10, 1898.
Ed. JOURNAL:
Since my last letter the weather
has been very severe, and l think
this is one Of the coolest places
outside of the north frigid zone.
Situated on more hills than Romcs $
seven, with the broad Missouri.
ice-bomd from shore to shore, at
their base, and "Old Boreas" in
full blast. the cold is just intense.
Imet alf old friend, Prof. j. T..
White, of Pennington, who has
charge of the High school at this
place. He served in the Census
Bureau as Enumcrater for his dis
trict, St. Francois county. He is
gentleman of culture, and is we'll
thought of here.
Last Sunday l visited the Ma
tional Cemetery in which rcpose
the bodies of 500 Union soldiers.
1t is quite an ornament to the city,
and is in charge Of the War De
partmcnt. The ''Stars and Stripes
float above the ''sleeping heroes
from sunrise till sunset. May the
story of their unselfish devotion tt
the Union they loved so well, bt
ever fresh in our memories.
'Requiescat in Pace"
BY order Of the House, the i'm
mensc picture of Gen: Nathanie
Lyon, which had been removed tt
the Armory, was again placed il
its proper position. In making
room for the picture, Mr.. Ewing
in charge of the Capitol, move'
the picture of Thomas H. Benton
"Old Bullion,'' a little to one side
S0ffle Of our Democratic friend.
were on the warpath at once. /
was all a misapprehcnsion. NJ
one has Il higher appreciation o
that "Father of Missouri States
men, than the members of the Re
publican House of Representatives
.tnd so they expressed themselves
They are not only proud of hir
and his services, but also of hi
, famous daughter: jessie Bento
Fremont: the picture Of Abra
ham EinGoln hangs over the Speak
{ cr's chair, with the L. S. fia
drapcd over 1t:
Death hes claimed one Of tn
members Of the House, Allen L
, Richards, Of Carroll county. Th
House adjourned as TN act of II
| spect for his memory.
The Senate and House have a,
cepted the invitation to visit til
State University, at Columbia, an
g will leave here on Friday after
Y noon.
, The Democratic papers ha,
n been amusing themselves at gre:
/, rate over the ebay seeds" in tt
House, but the real truth is, the
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

JEFFERSON CITY hotels ai1d
boarding house keepers have been
feeding the Legislators on a diet Of
rabbit until they arc driven to make
a big healthy kick, and list T}fiifs-
day Mr.: Rothwc!l introduced the
following bill in the House: ''To
prohibit hotel, boarding house and
restaurant keepers, in Jefferson
City from cooking rabbits the first
seventy days Of each session Of
the General Assembly," This bill
should become Il law at once; with
out delay. To assume that the
Republicans of Missouri, who for
more than twenty years have been
hankcring after the ''tlesh-pots of
Egypt" are going to be satisfied
with plain, measly rabbit, is pre-
postcrous. Why green turtle soup,
oysters, turkey and champagne
would hardly do the subject justice.
Rabbits may have been good
enough for the rock ribbed, hide
bound, close-fsted Democrat,
whose soul is bound up in his rope
wound pocket-book, and whose
gastronomic regions were probably
never tickled by anything better,
but the Republican soon stalls or
that kind Of fare. BY all means,
pass the anti-rabbit cooking bill.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

JUDGING from the most recent
pictures of Bill Cook, the despera-
do, that have been printed, he
looks more like an unsophisticated
country boy, than the bad man who
outwittcd the authorities for many
months.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

Mr.. GURNEr, of Caldwell coun-
ty. is evidently not satisfied with
the quality Of the beer he has been
drinking, and has introduced a bill
in the House to have State beer
inspector appointed. Why don't
he change off to another brand!
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

WHEN the President of France
finds that he is not in harmony
with his congress he resigns. In
this respect he differs somewhat
from our President, for when
Cleveland and congress are at log
gerheads, Grover simply shoulders
his gun and goes duck hunting.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

THERE seems to have been an
armed uprising in Hawaii against
the present government, and in the
terrible battle which ensued, at
least one man was killed. These
comic opera governments furnish
entertainment for the rest of the
world
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

SAM JONES says that ''Greece
died under a book, Rome died un-
der Il spear, and America will die
under silver dollar worth 5S
cents" 1t is evident that Sam is
not Il free silveritc.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

The Democratic Legislature Of
Tennessee will count out the newly
elected Republican Governor if by
hook or crook it can be done.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

The board of curators of the
State Univerity only ask for an ap-
preparation of $3.50, 900. They
must take the Republican Legisla-
ture for Il mark.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

LUclEN BAKER is the choice Of
the Republican caucus in the Kan
sas Legislature for United States
Senator. He was formally elected
on Tuesday.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

SENATOR VEST likens the United
States Senate unto "a lot of mus
covy brakes bowing and STOPPING
solemnly, and then go stupidity to
the consideration of routine" The
Senator criticizes himself rather
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23
$l.OO Per Annum.

SENATOR CULLOM was elected to
succeed himself.
SPEAKER RUSSELL is in favor of
making train robbing a capital
crime.
AS preventative of reductions
in wages, and of strikes, the Wilson
tariff law is a dismal failure.
Down in Kentucky they have to
open court with an armed guard
standing by to prevent interfer-
ence.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23

NJ. FELx FAURE was elected
President Of the French Republic
to succeed President Perier, re-
stoned
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-01-23
No Hard Times After This.

Only two years more of Grover.
Out he'll 60,
In we'll 90,
And then it'll all be over.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

IN the event of Senator X. E. Will
cockSon not asking for a denomination
for state senator, and we cannot see
how he can. consistently, the Repub-
lican serves due notice on all Sena-
tOrial aSpirantS that Graham county
will go to the convention with a can
didate OF her own. There is more
senatorial material lying around idle
in Graham county than in any other
county in the district, and it is time
some of it was utilized. The republic
cans of Graham county have been the
hewerS of wood and the drawers of
water for other political big-bugS and
humbugs, long enough. and now they
are going to ascertain what virtue
there is in asking for something them
selves. Such men as III. j. Harwi, ID.
be a great improvement on the pres
ent incumbent, and would add much
more luSter to the senate chamber at
Topeka. Hill City Republican.
1t occurs to US that if Graham coun-
ty wants that or any office in this dis
trict it is adopting very poor tactics
to secure the support needed. The
slur upon Senator Willcockson is un-
just and entirely uncalled for and we
know of no good reason why he should
not again aspire if he feels SO inclined.
Senator Willcockson has filed his
office with credit to the 39th sena-
torial district and to western Kansas
generally. That much is conceded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

State of Kansas. -
Trego County.
In the Probate Court of said county
In the matter of the estate of Eta Owens,
deceased.
To all creditors of and other persons inter-
ested insaid estate.
You are hereby notified that on the I'd day
of September. 1895. at 10 o'clock a. M. at the
office of the Probate Judge in and for said
county. will make final settlement of said
estate and ask to be DISCHARGED as admins
traitor Of said estate and all parties having
claims against said estate are respectfully
requested to present their claims for settle
ment on or before said time.
JOHN A. NELSON,
Administrator of the estate of Eta Owens,
deceased. 20 5t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
Out of the Flames!

The Irrigation Farmer for March is
out, and though since its last issue,
it's office has been completely destroy
ed by fire, yet this number is one of
the brightest and best that has yet
been published. 1t contains an ex-
cellent article on windmill irrigation,
by L. L. Deisem, of Garden City; the
complete text of the new Kansas Irri-
CATION law. My experience in irriga-
ton, by Mr.. Baird, of Lincoln county,
Kansas, and many other very valuable
articles. Every western farmer should
have this paper 1t only costs one
dollar year and if you only irrigate
one square rod you will save money by
taking it. Sample copies will be sent
free if you will address,
The Irrigation Farmer,
Salina. Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
IFirst publisbed June %. 1895.

First published June %, 1851
State of Kansas.
Trego county.
In the probate court held in and for said
county and state.
Notice is hereby given that letters of adj
upon the estate of Mary Giyler.
late of TregO county. Kansas, deceased have
Ter by the probate court of said county of
Treg0. bearing date the I'D day of June. 1895.
All persons having claims against said eS-
tate are required TO exhibit them to me for
allowance. within one year after the date OF
said letters or they may be Drecluded from
any benefit of such estate; and il such
claims be not exhibited within two years
from the publication of this notice, they will
be forever barred
Dated this I'D day of June. A. D. 1895.
III. s. GIyLER, Administrator
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
Old People.

Old People.
Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiSkey nor
other intoxicant, but acts as tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to the organs, there
by aiding nature in the performance
functions. Electric Bitters is an ele-
CANT appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price 50cent per bottle at
Jones & Gibson's drug store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
Furniture at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manufac-
turerS of Household Furniture in the
world, and sell to anybody at factory
prices. All shipments direct from
Chicago factory. Our large furniture
catalogue mailed to any address on re-
ceipt of 6 cents in stamps to pay post
age. Our special baby carriage cata-
logue, showing 50 new styles, mailed
free. American Furniture Agency,
Retail Profit Smashers. Galena, Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

THE free silver idea seems almost
as transient and fleeting as Scott's
sub-treasury scheme. A few months
since the signs of the times indicated
that both the democratic and repub-
lican parties would be torn asunder
upon that issue. Especially was this
true of the democratic party. The
free silver champions denounced
Cleveland and confidently asserted
that they would never follow him into
the gold bug party. But great
change has come over the spirit of
their dreams and free silver conven-
tionS can scarcely muster a corporafs
guard. Some people will never learn
that ''once a democrat always a demo-
crat" is true, and that their cardinal
doctrine is to stick to the party and
vote the democratic ticket So far as
republicans are concerned there is not
much worry. They expect to have
the next national administration and
know that the question will be prop
erly and equitably adjusted and set
tied.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

Again it makes US smile when the re-
publican says 'now we are going to
ascertain what virtue there is in ask
ing for something for themselves" If
there ever was convention when III.
j. Harwi wasn't a candidate we do
not now recall it. If Graham county
has a suitable candidate his claims
will be considered when the proper
time comes, but his chances will not
be improved by maligning the present
incumbent or other prospective candi-
dates.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land once at "a-he 5n1y n ka iss5 s S9
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore Register and Receiver of Q. 5: Land Of
fee at Wa-Keeney, Kansas, on August Il,
1895, viz:
Harry S. Stricken.
Homestead application No. 20707 for the
southwest quarter of section rs, township Ii
south. range % west.
He names the following witness to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of. said land. viz:
George H. Hobbick. Hiram Snyder. Charles
F. FalkerS. Arthur :. Peacock; all of Wa
Keeney. Kansas.
6296t ADRIAN FRAKES. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
NOTICE.

TregO County. .
In the District Court for said county.
George w. LETTERS, plaintiff,
Mary NJ. Jeffers. defendant.
The said defendant, Mary NJ Jeffers is
hereby notified that she has been sued in
said court by the plaintiff. George w Jeffers,
who in his petition herein prays the court
for "a divorce and dissolution of the bonds of
marriage heretofore and now existing be-
tween the said plaintiff and defendant, and
for such other and further relief as may be
equitable and just, and unless you plead.
on file in said court on or before the I'd day
of September A. D. 1895, said petition will be
taken as true and said prayer granted.
GEORGE W. JEFFERS,
By John A. Nelson. his attorney.
Attest: @. n. GIBSON,
[SEAL.] Clerk of District Court.
By G.. w. Cross Deputy. 20 DIT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
NOTICE.

T. S. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kas., No.
June Is. 1885. 1875.
Complaint having been entered at this Of
fee by II. w. Silver against Edward III
try No. 23431, dated April y, 1898, upon the
southeast quarter of section IL town
ship ID south range % west in Ire
go county Kansas. with view to the
cancellation of said entry, the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this Of
fee on the 30th day of July. 1895, at o'clock
d. M. to respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment.
5 y w. E. SAUM. Receiver.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

TINES will brighten up in Kansas.
This is official The abundant rains
and the unprecedently large acreage
utilities us in saying that Kansas will
have the largest corn crop this year
ever raised in the state. This is say
ing a great deal, for Kansas is usually
in the front Of the procession when it
comes to raising corn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

cit takes all kinds of people to
make a world" is exemplitied by the
complaint of the editor of the Hill
City Democrat in regard to the lux
uriant vegetation and abundance of
water, this year, in western Kansas.
He fears it may result in sickness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

THE city council of Wichita has re-
pealed all the ordinances regulating
the saloons and will throw all the re-
sponsibility and cost of the enforce
ment of the prohibitOry law upon the
state officers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

THE five members of the democratic
state committee, to whom was re-
ferred the question of the legality of
electing a chief justice to succeed
Judge David Martin at the coming
fall election, have reported unani-
mously to the effect that the law pre-
scribes the election must be held this
fall. Chairman Richardson of the
central committee is not in town but
it is expected that he will return
within three or four days and that
very shortly thereafter he will call a
convention for the nomination of a
democratic candidate
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

THE revival Of business in the
United States will naturally give an
impetus to foreign immigration. This
will not be of any particular benefit
to us at this time. In fact it will be
a positive detriment If the gates
had been closed years ago and especi-
ally to pauper immigration, there
would not be SO many of our own citi-
ZenS out of employment now. We be-
lieve in America for Americans first.
We believe it is the duty of our gov
eminent TO look after the welfare of
its own citizens. Paupers are not
wanted. Dagoes are not wanted
Those without visible means of sup
port, the vicious and criminal for
eigner, is not wanted. We believe it
would be good idea for America to
allow other nations to look out for
themselves while we try to do the
same.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
ANNOUCENMENT.

/ hereby announce myself as candidate
for the Office of County Clerk. subject to the
decision of the Republican County conven-
ton. GEORGE YOUNG.
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SfOneWar

Milk Pans.
Stew Pans.
Butter Jars.
Butter Jars and covers.
ChurnS and churn daSherS at
BESTOR's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

SATURDAY, july 27, 1895.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27

Established March /, 1870.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-16

Street Committee the property-owners
entered vigorous protest on the ground
that the street had no legal existence. They
claimed that any grading would be over
private property.
The following are the property-owners in
the affected district: John Center, Emily
]. Wilson and San Francisco and Fresno
Land Company, Potrero block 134, bounded
by Rhode Island, Alameda, Kansas and
Division or Channel streets; San Francisco
Candle Company, Potrero block 1853; Bart
lett Doe, the estate of ]. s. Doe, Emily j.
Wilson and San Francisco and Fresno
Land Company, Potrero block 167; G. I.
Ryland, Emily J. Wilson and San Fran
cisco and Fresno Land Company, Potrero
block ITO. As these represent big ma
lorlty OF the property-owners the commit
tee was obliged to sustain their protest ac-
cording to the law and stop any proposed
work for six months. There being doubt
as to the questions involved in the matter
the committee resolved to ask the advice
of the City Attorney before taking any ac-
ton.
1--WE are only fighting the matter on
legal grounds, which we know are right"
said Mr.. Center. eve do not believe the
proposed extension has any legal existence,
and there is no reason why private prop
erty should be invaded"
The San Francisco and Fresno Land
Company is owned principally by the Bank
of California, and the officials say that
they are only obstructionists because they
do not think the land is other than private
property.
So the matter stands, and the improve
ment club people expect to have a big
whoop-up tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1895-07-16
NO EXCUSE FOR JURORS.
A Merchant Fined Twenty-Five
Dollars for Contempt
of Court.
The Fine AfterWard Remitted, but
Judge Campbell Issues a
Timely Warming.

D. Forster of Forster, Little & Co., furni-
ture merchants, was summoned to serve
as juror yesterday afternoon in case in
Judge Campbell's court. Yesterday being
steamer day. he did not wish to serve on
the jury, and refused to give his name to
the officer who served the subpoena upon
him. The officer reported the fact to the
Judge, who determined to make an ex-
ample of Forster.
While the jurors were being examined
by the attorneys in the case, Forster made
his appearance, having come to the con-
clusion that he had done wrong in not
giving the officer his name.
The Judge told him he had been guilty
of contempt of court, and he made an
order fining him $25. Forster left the
courtroom, but was prevailed upon to re-
turn and apologize to the Judge.
While waiting for an opportunity to
make his apology Charles B. Perkins, the
dry-goods merchant, was called as juror,
and was excused Perkins availed him.
self of the opportunity to make a strong
appeal to the Judge to purge Forster of the
contempt. The attorneys in the case fol-
lowed with similar appeal, and Forster
made an apology that he meant no dlsre-
spect to the court.
The Judge, in the circumstances, can
celed his order fining Forster, but said that
in future he would deal severely with any
one who failed in his duty when sum-
moned as Juror. "If," said the Judge,
"they were all to follow Mr.. Forster's ex-
ample, the business of the courts would be
blocked. There have been too many at
tempts to evade this plain duty of every
American citizen, and it must be stopped.
A juror can always be excused on giving a
prOper reason"