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Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16

During the month of May there
were great alterations of heat and
cold ranging from 80 to 94 degs. Ice
froze as thick as a window glass on
five different days. High winds in
January, March, August, October
and November. w. 4. CHAPMAN,
Observer.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-01-16
Democratic Northwest.
AND HENRY COUNTY NEWS.
Pages 9 to Il.
ROLL OF HONOR

The following persons have paid
us on subscription during the past
two weeks:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

scheming to get their hands into the
treasury. There are schemers and plot
ters of'every description, and not one of
them seems to think that it is wrong to
swindle the federal government.
Fifteen years ago apPropriationswere
made for the purpose of constructing
tunnel mile long, 20 carry water to
a section of this city which was not well
supplied. The tunnel was constructed
under the direction of engineers of the
army. and when il was completed the
aggregate appropriations amounted to
nearly S2.OoO.OoO. About ten years ago
the tunnel was ready for use, and be-
fore turning the water into this viaduct
the quaTtermaster general caused an
inspection, and he made an honest re-
port. Everybody was amazed to learn
that the enormous sum of 50, ,OOO. 900
had been actually thrown away. The
tunnel was useless, and had been con-
structed not for the purpose of carry
ing water. but for the purpose of rob
bing the government The hole in the
ground was there, but the brick work
lining was M awful botch. Common
plaster instead of cement had been
used Great holes above the brick work
were left unified: and the pressure Of
water would have broken down the
brick lining almost Immediately. Tho
contractors cared nothing for that.
All they wanted was To have the tunnel
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
WAKEENEY. KANSAS, SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 1896.

accepted by the government. 10 that
they could draw their final moneys
from the treasury, and get away from
Washington as soon as possible.
The tunnel is still there. It has
never been used, and it cannot be used
without the expenditure of at least an
other million dollars. Moreover, other
appropriations might be misspent in
that same hole; and nobody seems to
be willing to take the responsibility of
recommending that the work be taken
up and honestly completed.
That is only a sample of the methods
employed by INSCRIPTIONS men to get
money from the treasury without rem
dering an equivalent for it. We recent
ly have found another little steal going
on; and it is of such petty nature that
nobody would have suspected it. We
are not surprised when we see men
reaching for hundreds of thousands or
millions: but we never expect men to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
POOR OLD UNCLE SAM.
Almost Everybody Tries to Loot
His Treasury.
Score Steal Money from the Gov
ernment-How They Work
Their Schemes.
Especial Washington letter.

Men who call themselves respectable,
and who are sometimes called honor
able, often try to loot the national treas
ury; and they do not seem to have any
twangs of conscience.
The protection afforded the treasury
by the senators and representatives in
congress, and particularly the chair
men of the committees on approPria-
tions, guarantees safety of the public
funds. There are more honest men
than dishonest men in congress-; or else
they are compelled to be good for fear
of consequences. 1t is most likely that
their moral sense, in a ma ajority of cases,
is well developed, for appropriations are
carefully scanned before being passed
in committee, or in the forum of de-
bate.
President Cleveland, however, found
1t necessary to veto the river and har-
Dor appropriation bill, and also the
general deficiency bill. There was an
immense amount of jobbery in the
river and harbor bill, but nearly every
member of the house of Representatives
had a slice of the steal, and hence the
bill was passed by two-thirds maj jor-
;ty over the veto, and the money was
thus appropriated. Fortunately large
sums are left to the discretion of the
secretary of war for disbursements; and
the secretary is in no hurry to eXpend
the public funds needlessly..
The general deficiency bill contained
two rank steals, and everybody in
Washington knew that the veto was
right. The bill was killed by the veto,
and could not be passed by two-thirds
vote, as the river and harbor bill had
been. Four years ago a certain sem
ator, who occupied position of prom
feI
priation of 81, 100000 for the French
| spoliation claimants, as an amendment
to the general deficiency bill. The bill
carried SO many important items that
President Harrison did not veto it, and
| hence the treasury was looted to that
amount. During the past session of
| congress the same senator championed
the French spoliations claimants again,
| in the secret of a committee room; but
| did not do SO on the floor of the senate.
On the contrary, he intrusted the work
| to another senator, who proposed the
amendment providing $1,OOO,O00 for
French spoliation claims, while the
principal senator was absent from the
senate chamber for a few minutes.
That enabled the chief manager to say.
1 if ever accused of iobbery: Thou canst
no. say i did it,
The same appropriation bill opened
the way for enormous appropriations
| under what is known as the Bowman
act. If the bill had become a law, there
would have been fully $1OO,0Oo,-
| 900 drawn from the treasury in
side of ten years, for the payment of
obsolete and unworthy claims.
But not only during the sessions of
congress are the cormorants here. They
are with US all the time, trying and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
NUMBER rs.

Chances OF = Lifetime.
sIt il said," he remarked, reflective
ly, that women's hands are growing
larger"
''Yes?" she returned, inquiringly.
EYES," he asserted. "And the worst
of it is that there is every likelihood
that this tendency win continue"
ssYes?'' she said, in the same inquiring
tone.
YES" he repeated. "You see. the BIZ
cycle and golf and tennis and other
sports that women have recently taken
up are responsible for ii"
'In that case" she said. with glance
at her own dainty hands, you'd better
speak quick if you want a small one.
He realized that it was the opportuni-
ty of lifetime and he spoke prompt
ly.-Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
EIGHTEENTH YEAR.

dian army, in 1857, was suppressed ef.
fectually at her request, but she after
ward instituted many reforms in her
Asiatic empire, thereby preventing .
repetition of the horrors of the ifties.
scription received her active support.
and the great railway system of the
United Kingdom was established with
her direct assistance. Like almost every
other old-world ruler, the queen has
repeatedly been the mark of would-be
assassins. The first attempt on her life
was made by Edward Oxford, who dis
charged two pistols at her and Prince
Albert, as they were proceeding up
Constitution hill in an open phaeton
from Buckingham palace, June 10, 1910.
He stood within few yards of the car
riage, but no one was injured. Oxford
was sent to an insane asylum and set
at liberty in 1868. on condition of going
abroad On the 27th of June, 1850. a
fellow named Pate tried to initiate Ok
ford, but the queen escaped unharmed.
On February 20, 1871, Arthur O'Conpcr,
boy IS years of age, entered Bucking-
ham palace with an unloaded pistol, and
threatened to shoot the queen. He was
apprehended and sentenced to inn
prisonment and f1ogging. The last at
| tempt at assassination was that by Ro-
derrick Maclean, who. on March 10, 1852,
railway station at Windsor. He was
committed for high treason. Some
what more pleasant than theae occur
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

William of Hesse. who died December
IA, 1878. The children still living are
Albert Edward. prince of Wales, the
duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha; the duke
of Connaught; the empress Frederick of
Germany; Princess Christian of Den
mark; Princess Louise, wife of the
marquis of Lorne, and Princess Beatrice
whose husband, Prince Henry of Bat
tenberg, died recently in South Africa.
Attempts ON the Queens Life.
The momentous political events. in
which Queen Victoria took an active
part. can be counted by the score. In
her reign the population of the moth
er country increased from 26. .0oo, 900 to
close on $4,000. 900. nnd that of the col
onies has grown fron 1000 900 to A.
ooo. 900. As empress of India her rule
extends over nearly 100000 square
sniles. with q population of 27s. 900. .OcO.
In 1854 she declared war against Russia,
md, in alliance with France and Tur-
key, compelled the St. Petersburg gov
,rnment to give up its intention of sciz-
ing Constantinople- In 1856 she
entered into war against China and
Persia, both OF which countries were
eventually compelled to accede to Brit
sin's demand The Autiny of the In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Good Reason for Obiecting.

''Why did you break off your engage
ment with Miss Bertha?"
Because her parrot was always say
ing: Stop that, George.
'1But what difference did that make?
Your engagement was not a secret"
'But my name is not George."-Tit-
Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
History Repeats Itself.

Asharp boy being told by his teacher
to repeat his lesson in history, said he
couldn't, and it seemed to him quite un-
necessary to do SO.
"Quite unnecessary? thundered the
teacher what do you mean?"
''Well,'' said the boy, "Tve always
heard that history repeats ITSELF
JUDY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
A Doubling Mood.

You act as if you thought every
thing was wrong" said Billyer's wife.
.'Niebbe do" was the reply Il try
not to show it. But when notice how
willin' the mosquitoes is to bite an how
backward the fish is about doin' the
same, 1 declare, 1 can't help think'n'
things goes good deal by contraries." !"
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Albert Edward. Prince of Wales.

Should the prince of Wales be ap-
pointed regent. as has been reported.
he would be the real head of the ma
ton, except in name. And he would
be the most popular male ruler Eng
land has had for nearly century and
n half. Albert Edward was born in
buckingham palace November 3, 1S41.
He studied under private tutors, passed
one session at the University of Edin-
burgh, spent a year at Oxford, and
pursued a four-years' course of study
at Cambridge. In 1858 he was made
a colonel in the British army and de-
voted some time to the study of mill
tary tactics in camp at the Curraugh.
Two years later he visited Canada and
the United States, being received in
both countries with great enthusiasm.
The position of heir-apparent is never
pleasant one. Its incumbent cannot
take part in politics, and tradition for
bids him to participate in the affairs
OF state. These conditions in a measure
wrecked the princes life, which has
been of an ornamental character alto
gether. Among the sporting fraternity
of the continent he is known as a "high
roller" This sobriquet he has earned
by years of devotion to the gaming
table and the betting ring, two pas
times which have frequently placed
him in financial straits. Parliament
relieved him several times, as did also
wealthy friends, among them the late
Baron Hirsch, who bequeathed to his
ltighness S1,O0o.Ooo in unpaid notes.
The only serious pursuit which he has
followed is freemasonry, his craftsmen
| having repeatedly honored him with
election to the grandmastership OF
England. On March 10, 1868, the prince
married Princess Alexandra of Den
mark. Their married life has not been
| without bitterness The princess, like
| all the other girls of the Danish royal
| family. was brought up to look upon
| lapses of all kinds with horror. and
| the innumerable scandals with which
/ her husbands name has been connect.
| ed are said to have soured her naturally
sweet disposition. Among the women
of England the princess of Wales il
| immensely popular, as she is not only
\ model wife but at the same time one
\ OF the best dressers in Europe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
The Cut Direct

Teddie Thoughtless-Do you-aw-
think, Miss-aw-Vanderwha that
monl<eys-aw-will evah learn to talk.
don't you know?
Miss Vanderwhack-Why, certainly
you can talk, Teddie, but don't think
you say much.-Town Topics
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
She Expected Too Much.

''Why did you propose to her?"
81 wanted to kiss her, and she said
she would allow no one but an accepted
lover that privilege"
''Why did you break the engage
ment?"
sShe wanted me to kiss her all the
time."-Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Times Changes

Dealer-In this age of the world,
ma'am. horses is mighty scarce, and n
good one comes high.
Prospective Purchaser-I know it, sir,
and 1 am prepared to pay high price.
/ want an animal that the men of my
family can drive.-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Eccentric.

Miss Hifiire-Yes, he proposed to me
last night and / accepted him.
Miss Sweete-Is that so? How glad
i am that you are going to be his wife.
Miss H. lin surprise)-Youa are?
Miss S.-Yes; 1 hate him.-Bosson
Courier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

rences was the queens experience with
an eccentric miser, named John Cam
den Neild, who was SO pleased with her
personality and public acts that he be-
Gueathed to her the sum OF 6 CSC, 900 on
August 80. 1852.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
second IN Succession.

Next in succession to the prince of
Wales is George, duke of York. who was
born June 3, 1865. He is the second
child of the prince end princess of
Wales, their eldest son, Albert Victor,
having died January IA. 1892. Albert
Victor was engaged to Princess Mary
of Teck. and after his death George
took his place not only in the line of
succession. but also as the bridegroom
OF his fiancee, the marriage occurring
ON July 6, 1898. The duke of York Is
known as 1.-The sailor prince" and is
well liked, although he is said to be far
from perfect in his manners or morals.
G. w. WEIPPIERT.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Why 40 Waa silens

Wyld-That barber has shaved me
for two years, and don't believe I have
spoken dozen words to him.
Mack-How is that?
Wyld-He has never given me-
ohance.-Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

No DfvorsfOn Co Him.
'That spiritual medium played Pidger
a mean trick last night"
'sWhat was it?"
HE asked to have some gifted conver-
sationalist materialized and they called
up his r-in-law."-Chicago Rec
ord.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

The bones of aged persons having
more lime in them than those of young
people are, therefore, more brittle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

-Is she stiii Of tender years7~
Thirty"
that's tough.-Detroit Tribuas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Not HIS F.alt.

The dusl<y corridors of the jail were
silent as the grave save for the occa-
sional creak of rusty conscience as
some regretful criminal looked back
over his past life. The clericallooking
visitor paused before the door of a cell
wherein sat a man with his face bowed
upon his hands,
"Ah, my man." he said, sit il a dread
tu1 thing to see you here"
80, sir" replied the prisoner, ''it is,
indeed. But you can't blame me.
1idn't want to come."-Chicago Trib-
une.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
A STRONG COMBINATIoN.

Boodlet-What business do you i'm
tend to start your son in. George?
De Burn-Well. think I'll let him bs
q doctor.
Boodlet-Goodi Then III make my
son an undertaker.-N. Y. Herald.
An Apt Description.
Mrs. Taddells-How does you- new
maid suit you?
Mrs. winells-she works like Z
charm.
.But a charm doesn't work at all"
sI know in. Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

1t Depends.
Young Lightpayte-How long does
man have to study il he wants to be a
good lawyer?
Lawyer Sharpe-Why do you ask that
question?
because I am thinking of studying
law myself
Five hundred years. Chicago Trib-
uue.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
VICTORIA MAY RETIRE.
En4land's Queen Weary of Per-
forming Official Duties
cradle Sovereign'e Career-Character-
istics of the Prince of Wales
and Duke of York.
Especial Letter.1

Twice within Is months the rumor
that Queen Victoria contemplated re-
firing from Great Britian's throne has
come across the ocean. When the state
ment was made early in 1895 it was
discredited in all well-informed circles,
but the latest report seems to be based
on substantial grounds and an
nouncement of the queens withdrawal
from active political life may be ex-
pected any day. 1t is hardly probable,
however, that the queen contemplates
abdication. She is woman of re-
markable pride and, in spite of physical
debility, great sticlxler for etiquette.
Should she decide to rid herself of the
cares of state she will insist upon re-
manning queen and the prince of Wales
will perform her functions possibly un-
der the title of regent, but he will not
become king of Great Britain as long as
his mother may live That much may
be taken for granted. Formal abdica-
tions have been comparatively rare in
the history of the world. When they
have been made it was usually at times
when popular discontent~~d demanded
governmental changes. In England
there is no dissatisfaction at the pres
ent time. The average Briton is proud
of his venerable sovereign, and every
government in the world-from China
to Peru-wishes long life to Victoria
who has done more to preserve the peace
OF the world than all other royal per
1sOnages or influences put together.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

The lightnfng-bug is brilliant,
But he hasn't any mind;
He blunders through existence
With his headlight on behind.
Chicago Record
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Has Relgned Nearly Sixty Years.

Queen Victoria's reign has been one
of the most beneficial in the history of
Great Britain. When she was born,
May IA, 1919, in Kensington palace, the
daughter of the impoverished Edward,
duke of Kent, there were several lives
between her and the succession; and
when she assembled the throne on June
20, 1887, the people of England felt rest
less and discouraged. But the young
girl, whose succession was viewed with
so much alarm, developed into one of
the ablest rulers of the world. Without
being ultra-conservative, she insisted
upon the observation of every form and
ceremony calculated to inspire respect
for the monarchy. and, at the same time,
granted many privileges to the con,ulon
people the bestowal of which had been
fought desperately by her stubborn
predecessors, the Georges. Her mar
riage, February 10, 1910, to her cousin,
Prince Albert of Saxe-Gotha, with
whom she had long been deeply in love.
was not received favorably by. her sub
jects, who did not become reconciled to
it until after the princes death, De-
cember IA, 1861. Then it began to dawn
upon the cordid British minds that there
might be such thing love, after all; /;
and cities, villages and hamlets Joined
in expressing sympathy for their be-
reaved queen. The noble gentleman
who, in his lifetime, had been ridiculed
and lampooned by duke and pauper.was
held up to the world as a pattern of
man and husband. The praise came too
late, however, to please the queen, who
showed her devotion to the memory of
her consort by remaining faithful to it.
During their 21 years of married life
the queen and her consort were blessed
with nine children. all of whom are liv-
ing except Leopold, duke of Albany,
who died March %, 1884, and Princess
Alice, wife of Grand Duke Frederick
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

She-Good- Henry. and if do not
return by dinner time you will find some
cold meat in the refrigerator, and do
not forget to give baby his milk every
hour.
lyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Human nature.
Courier.

Human Nature.
A man who loves a maid with all his heart
May yet for other maids reserve a part.
maid who loves her lover passing well.
VIII follow even to the gates of hell
Truth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
A Pleasing Inscription.

A Pleasing Inscription.
The average epitaph is quite
A sorry thing to see,
But now and then get sight
OF one that tickles me.
like a stone on which note
That very best of jokes
Here lies the chump who rocked the boat
To scare the other folks
l. A. w. Bulletin.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
Why the Cubans Revolt.

Within the Bay of Havana, which is
perhaps the finest in the world, not
single pier has been built, SO that all
the loading and unloading Of paesen.
gers, freight or cattle is done by small
lighters, which row backward and for
ward between the ships and the shore.
The castle which commands the har.
Dor forbids the entrance OF any ship
without the guidance Of native pilot,
and as these men retire from business
at sunset, no vessel con enter harbor
after thathour, no matter how stormy
and windy it is outside. Moro Castle
Prominence contains one of tho only
four lighthouses on the coast, which
is more than eighteen hundred miles
long, and which is surrounded by dan.
gerous reefs. Yet over 1874, 1000, 900 is
wrung annually from the Cuban PEG.
pie to pay their Spanish oppressors.
Small wonder they revolt. Pail Mall
Gazette.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-21
BLACK MATERIALS FOR WINTER.

Black materials are to be greatly
favored this winter, and special and
attractive exhibit OF stylish and ele.
CANT black goods made this week, in
cluded French armures with bourette
knots, mohairs and canvas weaves with
boucle figures, English whipcords,
camels' hair serges with glossy silk
and wool stripes in raised designs,
plain and fancy n!pacas and brillian-
tines, satins, moires, both plain and
brocaded, Henriettas in silk warp and
sheer all-wool combinations, drap
d'ete, repped silks and reppsd woods
in bosh tine and heavy cords new de-
signs in crepons, and many handsome
textiles in crepon effects. The mo-
hairs and Henrietta cloths, the faced
cloths, are represented in different
qualities and prices, and possess de.
gree of durability that is unsurpassed
by nearly any black material save silky
English serge, which is less dressy in
effect than the finer woven fabrics.
Many other standard black textiles are
displayed that are in steady demand.
as the outlook for the winter season
indicates an even greater demand for
handsome black fabrics than was OK
perienced a year ago, when this color
largely prevailed. New York Post.