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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
Historic Memorials

In its results the most important bat
tie fought since Waterloo was that of
Sedan. BY it imperialism was brought
to an end in France; the third republic,
which still endures and prospers, was
proclaimed; the federation of the Ger
man provinces was effected, and King
William of Prussia became the ruler of
a united German empire. The battle
of Sedan, fought September /, 1870,
virtually ended the swar, which the
third Napoleon had fooEiShly declared
against Prussia, and on the battle field
Napoleon himself surrendered his
sword to the Prussian king
Since that day "a years ago the bat
tie field of Sedan has greatly changed.
Nearly every relic of the ,eyentful strug-
gle has been removed. Long ago the
pillow leveled the graves of many; in
other cases the remains of the dead
combatants We're exhumed and remov-
ed into the graveyard of the local vii
Iageg, where their resting places are I'M
marked by any memorial. There is one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
Miniature Electric Battery.

In contrast to the very large genera
tors Of Observation-Disclosures and dyna-
mo electric machinery-in such coIn-
mon use to-day, it may be interesting
to note what is perhaps the smallest
electric battery ever constructed, and
no doubt also the smallest generator
of electrical or mechanical energy.
This battery was constructed some
years ago by one Of the electricians OF
the Boston Telephone Company, and
consisted of an ordinary glass head,
through which two wires, one Of cop
per and the other of iron, were Topped
and twisted so as to prevent their COM
ing in contact. The wires acted as the
electrodes, and all that was necessary
to cause a current to flow was to place
a drop of calculated water in the head.
Certainly such a minute battery fur
nished but an infnitesimal current, but
could be easily used in a delicate tele-
phone; in fact, it is said to have been
actually used in signaling to a distance
Of nearly 200 miles.-Cassier's Maya
zine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced IN the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and trul.~
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive: effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
@syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

The fine residence and barn in Fort
Scott occupied by ". Q. Bell. was
burned down. Mr. Bell and family had
a narrow escape from the flames and lost
their clothing, jewelry and furniture.
Four valuable horses in the barn to-
gether with buggies and harness were
burned. The fremen we're handicapped
by an insufficient water pressure and
were unable to give much assistance.
The building and contents were par
TALLY covered by insurance. The fire
was undoubtedly the work of incendi-
ary. Mr.. Bell, who is one of the lead
ing grocers of the city, has announ ced
his intention of bringing suit against
the water company for the amount of
his loss.
From Kansas City, rs: The new POI.
lice board definitely outlined its policy
regarding the handling of the liquor
traffic by issuing sweeping order that
all joints be closed and the fixtures
moved out of the city. The order is gen.
orally thought to be the result of Wis
it of Chairman Caskey and Commission
er Gress, of the police board to Atch-
ison, where they had a conference with
Governor Morrill,. In compliance with
the order the sergeants in charge of the
various divisions of the city were in
structed to serve notice on the iointists
to close out their illicit business Secre-
tary Daniels of the board said that the
order extended to all joints in the city,
and that the penalty for violating the
order would be arrest and $50 fine,
every time the police should catch them
selling liquor, daily if necessary. Coun-
ty Attorney Miller has been making a
war on the jointists since taking charge
of the Office last month, and the new po-
lice order supplementing his efforts will
no doubt result in an effectual boycott
of the liquor traffic IN the city. The
police have always, heretofore, enforced
a system of monthly fines on the joint
keepers. which virtually amounted to a
license of about $500 a year, each.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
KANSAS CHURCH AFFAIRS.

The Passionist Fathers have expended
$4,000 on the.school and other proper
ty which they have recently acquired
from the Jesuits at Usage Mission, and
contemplate further improvements.
The Christian Endeavor societies of
the different churches of Winfield have
formed local union. The organization
is the result of agitation to gain recog-
milton for the societies at the Chautau-
qua assembly. President Palmer, of the
local Baptist Young Peoples Union, is
at the head of tie movement, assisted
by the officers of the other societies. The
directors of the Chautauqua assembly
have granted them day and promised
to secure either DR.. Gunsaulus, of Chica-
60, or DIR. Clark, originator OF ths
Christian Endeavor movement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
EnectuaI Warming.

1t is well known that certain vaga-
bonds desire nothing better, especially
when the cold weather comes on, than
to be arrested and locked up, in order
that they may be taken care of for a
while.
One Of this fraternity succeeded In
getting himself arrested for yagrancy,
and on the way to the lookup he was so
much oyerjoyed by the prospect of not
having to sleep in the open air that he
behaved somewhat boisterously.
"Keep quietr threatened the police
man; '1f you don't I'll let you gop'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

cried the countess, "a disaster! Two
more of that set will now be broken.
1t always happens So +.Are you so
superstitious, asked the count, 'as
really to believe that two more will be
broken?" Il know it, E'Then let us
get it off our minds" And, taking two
Of the cups by the handles, he dashed
them together. The anger and dismay
of the countess proved conclusively
that she had not seriously held to her
superstition. 1t also loosed any hold
the absurd idea may have had on the
minds of the children.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
LEVEL OF THE GULF RISING.
1t Is Now One Foot Higher than 1t
Was in 1859.

1t Is Now One Foot Higher than 1T
Was in 1859.
According to the engineers of the
photographic bureau; the level of the
Gulf of Mexico is one foot higher than
it was in 1859, and, of course, the en-
croachment on thes surrounding coasts
has been greater or less, depending on
their character. In some places. where
the marginal lands, are composed of
some high, rocky bluffs, this change Of
level has gone on from year to year
without attracting attention On the
other hand, many low-lying points
(some that were once inhabited by the
primitive inhabitants or by the pioneer
white Settlers) are entirely submerged.
The cause of this change of level has
not as yet been ascertained, but it is
reasonably certain that it is the result
of either a settling of the dry land or of
general and uniform rising or I'D
heaval in the gulf bed. On the contrary.
there isn't the least doubt but that
there is much less. However this NAV
be, If this aqueous encroachment is
steadily maintained, Keokuk will be a
deep water harbor and st. Louis and
the whole of Missouri will be entirely
submerged in less than 10000 wears
from Jan. j, 1895.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
A Slight Mistake.

A foreigner, not absolutely certain of
all the shades of meaning in our En-
glish words, recently attended a recep-
ton at Vassar College at which the
young ladies of the institution were ar
rayed i'll all the bewildering beauty of
evening toilets. Said he to the Presi-
dent: Il have never before seen So
grand a sight as those young ladies in
their nightgowns. st. Adams Messen-
ger.
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uniting to about 81, 000,000,000.
Doubtless much of the Chinese EN-
peror's panic over the successes of the
army marching upon Moukden is caus-
ed by frantic fear that this enormous
fortune will be taken from him, and
reduce him, no matter what the final
outcome Of the war may be, to cOmpar-
ative Deggary! 1t is reported that the
treasure has already been secretly re
moved from the palace to a less imper7
illed hiding place. If the treasure has
been taken outside the walls of Monk
den-Which is extremely improbable
it cannot have been carried far. In
the present anarchic condition Of Man
churia it would be as we'll to leave the
vast treasure for the Japanese yictors
as to expose it to pillage by the turbu
lent Manchurians
Should the imperial treasure of Monk
den fall into the hands of the Japanese,
would it belong to the latter govern
ment? Most assuredly, and the only
civilized power that would be liable to
mal-c even an attempt at a protest
would be England Should England
interfere to prevent this splendid loot
by Count Yamagata's army, the Jap
anese, who have passion for history,
would sardonieally inquire: "What
about Indfa?'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

more imam ZUO years, ana ann
What was the greatest height of ava
rice ever dreamed of by man? Did ever
philanthrOpist estimate the amount of
money with which he could set right all
the wrongs of the world? What is a
"prircely fortune?' Or, to go further,
what is imperial wealth? Make up
your figures, grasp for an instant at the
enormity of them, and then try to con
ceive the TaStneSS of the store of
wealth which Northumberland state
ments give to Moukden, the capital of
AIarchuria, and sacred city of the
Manchus.
MOukden, even by the time this ap-
pears in print, may have fallen into the
hands of the Japanese army, command
ed by Count Yamagata. And the i'm
perial treasure is estimated at /, 300
100000 taels. The value of a taeI is
about $1.50 of our mOney-sometimes
more. This would place the imperial
hoard at nearly two billion of dollars!
There can be little error in these cal
culations, say those best yersed in mat
tiers concerning the Chinese govern
ment. 1t is we'll known that for at
least 200 years past the reigning Chi
nese Emperor has sent an annual con-
signment of 100000 taels to Moukden
to be stored.
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interesting memento of the struggle
remaining-the 'weaver's cottage, near
Douchery-where the Emperor Napo-
leon and Prince Bismarck had an in
terview on the morning after the bat
tie But the historic cottage is now
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by France to the memory of her dead;
and the other is conventional monu-
ment erected at the joint expense of
France and Germany to the memory
and III certain sense to the preserya-
ton OF the Bavarian and French sol
diers who fell in the bitter and savage
ngbting in and about the Inflated vii
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

parts of skulls, in rear of which are
piled tangled heaps of miscellaneous
bones The remains of the enemies in
life remain still separate as they slowly
moulder; the German bones are in the
caves on one side of the central passage,
those on the other are tenanted by the
bones of Frenchmen.
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rested Her Sincerity.

The Count de Lesseps never seemed
to lose sight of the education of his
children, even in the smallest detail.
One morning at breakfast, d beautiful
Dresden tea-cup was broken. Abr
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

lage of Bazeilles, which shell and the,
torch laid in ashes. The base of the
latter monument consists of a great!
crypt, the center of which is pierced by
a wide passage, on either side of which
are vaults with barred fronts, behind
which are symmetrically built-up ram
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
THE FIELD OF SEDAN
GERMAN AND FRENCH BATTLE
MONUMENTS.

Soil Which Witnessed the Terrific
Struggle that Ended Imperialism in
France and Effected German FEEDER
alton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

You occasionally find man who realizes
that he can't sing, but you never saw one
who didn't think he had a keen sense of hu-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

Enchanting Scenery.
It is said that the ride from Cannes
to Genoa is the finest railroad journey
in the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

Passing of the Shake.
The shake, or soldiers hat, is almost
a thing of the past in the French army.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

uninhabited and in dilapidation and
soon, like other relics of the battle
field, will pass away forever.
Monuments in the Field.
There are but two memorials on the
actual field of battle. One was erected
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02

n mnMMN Thomas p. Simpson, Washington
DC. No atty,s fee until Patent ob.
- 2@S ~ tanned. Write for InyentOr'sGuide
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greatly shortened. It also promotes the
secretion of abundance of nourishmeut
for the child
Mrs. DORA A. GUTHRIE, of Oakley, O1e1fon Co.
Tenn, writes: When I began taking Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. was not able to
stand on my feet without suffering almost death
Now do all my homework. washing cooking
sewing and everything for my family Of eight. I
am stouter now than I have been in six wears
Your Favorte Prescription is the best to take
before cqNhnement. or at least it proved so with
me. never suffered so little with any Of my
children as did with my LAST
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-03-02
MOTHERS

and those soon TO be-
come III o tn er s,
should know that DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription robs
childbirth of its tor
lures, terrors and
dan gers to both
mother and child, By
aiding nature i'll pre-
pairing TIE system
for p arturition. 4
ere by " labor :"
and the period of
con fin EN- ent are
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walls is believed is the imperial treasure
than 200 Years, and
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KANSAS STATE NEWS.

Troy Chief: Last Saturday Fred
Close sold his entire possessions in Troy
to Henry Boder.
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shall Lardner, charged with sending
scurrilous letters to Miss Crabtree, a
student at the normal college at Great
Bend. Coffett formerly attended the
Great Bend school aud kept company
with Miss Crabtree. He pleaded guilty
10 the charge and was sent to jail to
await sentence at the next term of court.
The following members of the senior
class at Kansas university were elected
members of the Phi Beta Kappa fra
ternitv bv members of the faculty of the
university belonging to the society on
account of the high scholarship record
thew have made ID their course IN the
school: Miss Kate Anderson Of indie
pendence; Miss Margaret Mener OF
Lawrence; Miss Edith Clark OF Law
renee; Miss Matilda Henrichs of Hum
boldt; Miss Florence Parrott OF Law
renee: B. NJ. Dickinson Of Everest;
Ralph W. Cone of Seneca. 1t will be
seen that five out of the seven chosen
for high scholarship are young LADIES'
Delphos Republicans Summerville
correspondence: L don't think there is
anv one in this township that is receiv-
ing aid from the township or county.
By-the-way, this is the banner town
ship in the county, financially. Its tax
es are less, its mortgages are less, and it
has never had law suit since it was a
township. That is, our two justice dock
cts are without the scratch OF pen, ex-
cept one case that was brought into this
on change of venue. Our
citizens, with few exceptions, know
enough law TO tend to Their OWE affairs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11

E10s ssAsSe VAANa
the hook should have an opening Of ~
inches. Drive an old bolt into the low
er end Of each upright, so that the
frame will stand secure Now set four
posts. t Gig. q, IL feet apart each way,
nail strips Of boards, e, on each side ut
the top, to keep the crosspieces in place.
When you want to unload or load the
rack, drive or back in between the
posts. Block the hind wheels, set the
pulley frame directly behind the wag.
on, fasten the hook to the hind cross.
piece of the rack, and with the crank
hoist it high enough so that the cross
piece, d, can be put in place. Do the
same with the front end, and you will
have your rack high and dry. In load
Ing hoist only high enough to pull out
the c~rosspiece. then let the rack down
on the wagon only m end at a time.
The posts must be of sufficient height
to permit Of the wagon with the rack
On being driven underneath the cross
pieces. The rack should be kept under
shed or shelter and will then be in SER
vice for several seasons usefulness.
Anyone handy with tools can easily
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11
A werl-Tra,ned Husband.

Here's something rather novel and
amusing in the way Of a business ar
rangement," said the man on the cor
ner to the other man. Our firm has
a travelling man whose wife is what
Is commonly termed a terror. She
regulates her husband in every par
ticular, draws his salary and dOles it
out to him, comes in and raises
SanchO with the house If he Is out
too long, and makes herself generally
obnoxious. All the men in the Office
are afraid Of her, and you would
laugh to see them all scatter of and
get very busy when she appears.
Well, sir, this year the firm wanted
to cut that drummer's salary down,
and how do you think they did it?
They knew his wife would make
things lively il she knew his salary
was decreased, so they fixed it up be-
tween them that his pay was to be
reduced, but that his wife should
draw the old amount, and that as the
drummer has a little bank account
he would make matters square with
the firm at the end of the year..
How's that for terrorizing ability
one little 13O-pound oma holding
under her thumb her husband and a
whole firm Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11
irving Moments,

BridegroOms. As a rule, bear the
embarrassments of the wedding cere-
mony with anything but grace. The
chances for making mistakes are few,
but they contrive to improve them.
AT a recent fashionable wedding the
groom calmly announced: Il. Annie,
take thee, Harold, to be my lawful
welded WIFE," The bridal party. who
were the only ones that heard it,
were convulsed. and even the stall
wart young minister could not repress
a twinkle in his eyes. Another much
ratified young man, when asked if he
took the young woman to be his
welded wife, stared nonplused at
the minister for fully ten seconds,
then asked blankly: beg pardon,
were you speaking to me?" Still an
other, when handed the ring, instead
Of passing it along. began nervously
trying to put it on his own finger,
and was only aroused by a sharp little
pinch. But most Of the small con-
tretemps incident to q wedding can
be successfully hidden from the
knowledge of the guests, and it is not
until the bridegroom is let loose at
the wedding reception that the bride
:eally begins to get fldgety for fear
he will do something dreadful" a
fear which is very often realized.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11

Fitting . Horse Collar.
How properly to adjust the collar OF
a horse, says the Agriculturist. is q
knowledge that all men do not possess.
and many disagree on important mat
tiers. Some men keep the inner surface
of the collar soft and pliable. Every
time the collar 10 put on 1t Is pressed
and pummeled until 1t Is soft. Others,
equally as good farmers, never soften
the wearing surface Of the horses col.
lar, but simply rub OF the accumulated
hair and dandruf. The latter plan 10
most practiced. The wearing surfaces
Of OK Jokes are as hard as seasoned
wood q make them. In purchasing q
horse collar take the horse with you
and have the collar fitted. A short col
lar will choke the animal and cause dis
tress. II a trifie too long 1t Will do no
harm IL raised up at the bottom by put.
ting q pad under at the top. The names
should always be buckled close and TT
ted snugly at the collar. Using the col.
lar on other horses runs the At.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11

That necessity is the mother Of in.
vention was brought home to the
writer during the recent construction
OF the cable road in Broadway. One
OF the wOrkmen had occasion to wash
his hands, and, as there was no water
around except some in a bucket fol
drinking purposes, the man found
himself in a quandary. After a mo.
ment's thought he filed the dipper,
and, putting the end OF the handle in
his mouth, nodded his head up and
down until the water fell in a little
stream upon his hands, which he con.
tinued rubbing together until they
were clean. OF course it was only
q trifing circumstance, but still how
many men would have thought OF
such a way out Of the difficulty I'm.
less they had previously seen it done.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-07-11
To Cook HOminy.

Thoroughly wash two quarts Of HON.
iny, put 1t into n well-greased kettle,
pouring over it four quarts OF cold wa
ter. Salt the water a little. Let it
cook all day slowly. pouring on hot
water as 1t dries down. Eaten hot or
cold with milk or butter.
Fried Hominy.-Have a frying pan
with hot butter or lard In It: put in az
much hominy as required for the meal.
Pour over it Il very little water or milk
to keep it from burning. Do not stir
it while cooking, but leave the kernels
whole.
Hominy or Huiled Corn.-Shell the
corn. put it in a sack. tie, put in n ket-
tie Of water with plenty of ashes, boil
half an hour. remove, pour out the corn
and wash until the bulls are removed.
Then return it to the kettle and boil
In clean water until done.
Hominy Frittcrs.-One egg. one-half
cup of sweet milk. one teaspoon of flour,
one quart Of boiled hominy, a pinch Of
salt. Roll into oval balls with Toured
hands; dip in a well beaten egg, then
IN dried bread crumbs; fry in hot lard.