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mittee is larger than that Of the other four
establishments put together. The rCpub-
bean national committee has no branch
mere, but the congressional committee has
an establishment such as was never known
before, and is doing work which no other
committee has thought possible.
Ten rooms at the Norma ndie are occuDied
for offices. and two buildings near by are
occupied as work shops, where thousands
of documents are folded and shipped
Four members Of the cimmittee, the lit
erary secretary and force Of about thirty
typewriters, stenographers and other as
sistants, are employed at the Offices and
there are perhaps two hundred employed
in preparing documents for shipment IN
the workshops. About four hundred thou
sand documents sent out each day.
The clerical force is occupied from in
the morning until 5 o'clock in the otter
noon caring for the correspondence, max
Ing up lists and keeping the books. Five
or six hundred letters are received aud
as many are written every day by The cor
responding secretary. The committee is
In communication with every congressional
district in the country.
The Republican Committee
Representative Bancock, the chairman of
the committee. is an experienced politician
of unusual penetration and shrewdness.
Though man Of rather genial disposition,
he has won among politicians the cogno-
men of the silent. He has way Of listen
ing much and talking little. He is not
given much to Roasting about what IS
going to be accomplished but goes steadily
ahead along the lines he has laid out for
himself, keeping the public largely in the
dark as to what he is doing He is quick
to come to a decision and prompt to act
He considers results rather than costs
The casual run of visitors see little of him
Representative Mercer, the secretary Of
the committee. is the one who comes
closest in contact grss b the pube He
the utmost cordially and an air of frank
ness which renders him exceedingly popU-
lar. On most any subject he is a fluent
talker. and in three minutes can remove
any doubt an anxious visitor may have
about the result Of the campaign. He is
the picture of amiablity. brightness, good
nature and self-contderce. The visitors
are received by him and the more import
ant correspondence passes Though his
hands.
The literary secretary, Fred. Shradcr, is
a newspaper man. Such is the bulk of his
correspondence that he occupies two
rooms. In one HI receives and reads his
mail. He sits there with letters piled
on his desk as high as his chin until he
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has dug his way to the bottom of them
Then he goes into the other room, where
there are typewriters, stenographers and a
photograph, and there dictates few hun
1ra1 Lott
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to see who could make the biggest bag on
the first tide. YES, I'm credited with the
two biggest records; the top one being 2ri
ortolan. or rails, they should he proper
ly called. The other was 2.5. u was a
shame TO slaughter them that way, though
in sport, as i never sold a bird in my life
and 1t was hard 10 find friends to give
them to
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Hours of High Tides.

The high ii les next week. beginning with
Tuesday. are as follows the TIM na'cd
being that at the navy yard:
Tuesday. 1:I5 am. ana 2.of Pm.
Wednesday. 2:41 am. and 3:rG pm.
Thursday, $40 am. and l:lo pm.
Friday. i::3S M. and $40 m
Saturday, 5::ii a. IA. and G:u5 PM
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course, go upon the hustings and de-
liver speeches in states which the repub-
ltcens regard as doubtful or hopeful.
Senator Allison, OF Iowa, will not hide
his light under bushel, for he IS q
speaker of force and earnestness. His
long experience in public affairs has
equipped him with almost boundiess
knowledge with the details of our sys-
tenn of government, and his speeches
are replete with general information.
Gov. Mckinley is sturdy speaker.
He is not an inspiring speaker, but
calm. deliberate and dogmatic in his
statements. His apparent belief in his
every declaration carries with it a
strength and force which induces his
listeners to agree with him and as
sumo that his arguments are unan-
swerable.
Senator Foraker, of Ohio, will be
heard in the land. He is more like
Elaine than any orator now living in
our country. He is whirlwind on the
hustings. He is-a hand-shaker and has
Il wonderful memory Of names and
faces. He is after the presidency, and
every speech which he now makes is
intended to enhance his opportunities
for the highest office and distinction
in the republic.
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, is
one of the best political orators in this
broad land. He began life poor boy,
having lost his father during the civil
war. He educated himself, and stud
led law. He soon made a reputation
as a lawyer and as an orator; and
for several years was general counsel
for the Union Pacific Railroad COM
pany. While occupying that position,
he was sought far and near to deliver
addresses at banquets and upon other
public occasions. He is new man
in the senate, but not new man among
public men. His first speech delivered
in the senate was on the subject of
pensions and it at once attracted atten-
ton.
Senator Chandler, of New Hamp-
shire, seldom INDUCES in public speak
ing outside of his own state, even when
political campaigns are hottest. But
on the floor of the senate he is the
most intensely annoying sarcastic talk
er on the republican side.
Massachusetts, has two good speak
ers in the senate. and they will be heard
upon the hustings. Senator Hoar and
Senator Lodge are typical New England
scholars and English purists. They
are ardent political workers, and will
probably be heard beyond the New
England borders this year.
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, is an
orator of superior merit. He is pri-
marily a lawyer, but at the same time
one of the most cultured classic schol-
ars in the land. He is great interna-
tional lawyer, and his recent speech
concerning the Monroe doctrine is g
model of English diction. His ora
tory is attractive because it is logical
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the Agricultural building and it's con-
tents the principal points of interest
at the fair. A children's building will
be erected before the exposition opens.
The exposition grounds cover 100
acres, in delightful location. Land
scape gardeners of note have been EN-
ployed to enhance the natural beauties
Of the site, and have persuaded the
management to add noble hill and an
adjoining park to the grounds. A
small lake, about four acres in extent,
already filled with water, ends in a
graceful waterfall at point where the
main entrance is to be located. An
other lake, Is acres in extent, is also
nearly completed. Banks of shrubbery
and groups of trees have been planted
at desirable points in addition to about
200 trees already on the grounds. The
roads and walks are macadamized and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
WAKEENEY. KANSAS, SATURDAY MARCH d. 1885,
EIGHTEENTH YEAR.

Tennessee centennial by calling into
life an exposition modelled after the
Worlds Columbian exposition at Chi
cago. Subscription lists were opened
at home and in other important COM
nercial centers of the state. The re-
sponses were gratifying, and the men in
charge of the enterprise hoped to have
1t perfected by the first of next June.
The Atlanta exposition interfered with
this plan, however. aud the manage
ment concluded to postpone the open
ing of the Tennessee Centennial expo
sition until May 1, 1897.
Already $4,000 has been expenden in
preparing the exposition grounds, and
work on the main buildings is pro-
crossing at a gratifying pace. The
main structure, called the Commerce
building will be 591 by ESQ feet in size
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and all it's outer uprights are already
in position. The Pantheon, or Art
building is nearly under roof. This is
a thoroughly classic structure, and
will be guarded by heroic statue OF
Athenae, the work of Miss Enid Yam
cell, Louisville (ky.l artist, now re-
siding at Paris.
The Transportation building has ad.
vanced to the completion of the frame
work, and the Administration building
is ready for the staff. The Womau's
building and the Auditorium are under
roof and ready for the trimmers. Plans
for the Agricultural building are now
in the hands of the management, which,
some time ago, offered prize for the
best design for this structure. It is the
aim of the exposition people to make
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the temporary state of Franklin. Sub
sequently North Carolina ceded it's
claims to the United States, and the
territory of Tennessee was formed in
1850. IL 1896 the people adopted a state
constitution, which was approved by
congress, and the state was formally
admitted to the union June 1, 1896.
During the civil war Tennessee was the
scene of many important events, among
them the battles of Fort Donelson, Shi-
loh. Island No. 10, Memphis, Muir
freesboro, Chickamauga, Franklin and
Nashville, and the relief of Chattanooga
and Knoxville. In 1866 the state, which
had seeded in 1861, was readmitted to
the union. It's prosperity since the
close of the war has been wonderful,
due in a large measure to the develop
ment of its agricultural and mineral
resources. Its population in 1890 was
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She Knew the Dfnerence.

Mr. Topnoody is no lawyer, but his
wife Is an able woman. He was stumped
In his reading the other evening and ap-
pealed to her.
"Are you up on Latin. my dear2"
he asked.
what do you want to know 2" she In
quired. with proper caution.
''I want to know the difference be.
tween de jure and de factOt"
Mrs. T. studied moment.
'Yes,'' she said, "you are at the head
Of this family de jure."
EYES," he put in, II understand that"
"And." she concluded, with somO
vigor, II am the head of it de facto."
IN. Y. Mercury.
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witness grand military and trade pa
geants and gorgeous fireworks and IL
luminations. The celebrations planned
in honor of the day and occasion will
be unique. Artists and merchants will
vie with each other to make every fea-
ture memorable; and this happy COM
binatiOn of brains and money gives as
surance that visitors from outside of
the state will be amply repaid for un-
dertaking a journey to the south for
the purpose of witnessingsthe proposed
display.
The region which now constitutes the
state of Tennessee was claimed in early
times by North Carolina, and by France
and Spain. The leading settlement was
made in 1869 from Virginia and North
Carolina. In 1884 the settlers formed
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will soon receive a top surface of Ken
tucky asphalt.
Amusement features viii be nu-
merous.but probably not quite as ''live-
ly'' as those seen at Chicago and Atlanta.
Nashville wants to do the proper
thing" all the way through; and it now
looks as though the management would
succeed in giving to the country an ex-
position at once unique, complete and
more interesting than any ever held II
the United States, excepting, of course,
the great Chicago fair.
SOUTHERNER.
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1.767.51s; but at the present time is
nearly 100000.
Nashville, the capital of the state, is
one of the most prosperous municipal
tiles in the United States. 1t is the seat
OF many well-known educational in
stitutions, among them the Nashville
university, Vanderbilt university, Fisk
university, Roger Williams university
end Tennessee Central college. Gem
mercially it is quite as important as it
is politically and intellectually. Its
q holesale trade is enormous, and some
CT its manufacturing plants are of ma
t,onal Importance. 1t is, moreover, the
headquarters of several large railroad
systems and the clearing house Cor
wealthy section of Tennessee. It's pop
uiation-noted for progressiveness and
r,Iblic spirit-exceeds $1,000.
Several years ago the business men
OF Nashville concluded TO celebrate the
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earnest, plain and unpretentious. He
loses his identity in his subject.
Senator Quay is presidential candi
date, but he is not an orator. He sell
dom speaks in public But, during the
debate on the Wilson tariff bill, he de-
livered a speech which filled volume
Hespoke an houror more every day fox
five or six weeks. His grafton was n
statement of tariff facts and statistics,
and was read without oratorical effort
Senator Burrows, of Michigan, is
an orator whose fame is well earned
His presence upon the stage or upon
the floor of the senate is sufficient to
command attention at any time, and
under all circumstances. His voice is
a rich resonant orotund, and has been
carefully cultivated. Public speaking
is manifestly no effort for Senator
Burrows, but an apparent pleasure. il
is SO easy. He has long been in public
life, is well informed upon all subjects
of national interest, and can talk in
structiyely and in an interesting man
ner upon any occasion.
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, one of
the handsomest men in congress, is a
profound scholar, and a orator of mag
netic power. His speech nominating
James G. Blaine, at Minneapolis, in
1892, was by manT regarded as superior
to the splendid effort of Chauncey NJ.
Depew, who nominated Harrison.
These are only few of the spell
binders of the two political parties who
will appear before the people during
the coming presidential campaign.
You will be fortunate if you can hear
any one of them, regardless Of your
political opinions and beliefs.
SMITH D. Fry
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Didn't Need Him.

''You talk mighty independent" said
the ward heeler, with an ugly scowl,
''but let me tell you, boss, youth never
run your little boom through my pre-
cinct unless do the steerin'"
az think I'll get along without you,"
replied the candidate. IF need to
have any steering done. sir, there are
rudders."
And he sternly bowed him out.-Chi-
cago Tribune
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POLITICAL ORATORS.
Congress Is Full Of Men Who Have
the Gift Of Cab.
Many of Them VIII Be Heard During
the Coming Campaign - States
men Whose Speeches Are
Worth Hearing.
Especial washington letter.

It is a common thing to refer to the
good old times when statesmen were
orators, thrilling the masses with their
aloquence and producing lasting re-
sults in directing the policies of the
nation. Our fathers have taught us
that Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and
Stephen A. Douglas were orators whose
equals have never entered the senate
Or house of representatives.
We will probably teach our children
that Roscoe Conl1ling, James G. Blaine
and Matt Carpenter were the most
marvellous orators in the history of the
world, but we may thus be mislead-
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He Liked the Idea.

After he had been through all the de-
Partments of the penitentiary the Wis
itor called the warden toone side.
Say he said in a whisper. ''do you
suppose l could arrange to be shaved
here?s
'Shaved!"
"Yes. I'd like to make a permanent
arrangement. like your methods, you
know"
why. they are much the same as"
''Oh, not at all You don't permit
your BARRIERS to talk."-Chicago Even
ing Post.
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An Excellent Home Motto.

Woman Tin book store)-I want q
motto of some kind to hang up in my
parlor.
Clerk-Yes, madam. How does "God
Bless Our Home" strike you?
Madam-Old-fashio amt it?
Clerk-It is a trif1e old-fashioned.
Well, there's Thrice is he armed that
hath his quarrel just" City Chat.
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Outlined.

''Mr Insite, give the class your idea of
Cptimist and pessimist.'
..Yes. sir. An optim'st is man who
is happy when he's miserable, and a.
pessimist is a man who Is miserable
when he's happy Chicago Record.
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One Who Approved.

well, you may say what you please
about our cooking class, Harold. but
there is one man who knows how to
appreciate it,"
"Our family physician, | suppases
but he only looks at .e from profess
sional point of view."-Chicago Even
ing Post.
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Had Not Heard of IT.

1T was simply shocking. miss said
the maid of the eminent actress.
What was shocking?'
'"The bold manner in which your dia-
monds were stolen last night"
'Oh, was 1T? | haven't read the pa
pers yet this morning. Washing
Star.
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Poor Girl.

"I can overlook his past" sighed the
grieved and mortified young woman,
after a careful inspection of the ring
shs had just received from her lover.
'but own l am bitterly disappointed
with his present"
The diamond was paste.-Chicago
Tribune.
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His Interest DoubtfuI.

Jones-Smith is in business for him
self, isn't he?
Brown-For himself? Well, should
say he is in business for the benefit of
an extravagant family. - Brooklyn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21

Jeweler-You wish From George to
Laura" engraved on the inside of the
ring? All right. Shall I-er-cut the
Laura" the same depth as the
''George?"
The Young Man (glaring at him)--
Yes. sir. can afford to buy new rings
when / need them, sir.-Chicago Trib-
IInR-
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SeIf-Eyident;.

.sMr. Moddlin," said that gentleman's
wife, in a Mortified tone, you are
drunk"
"Guesh 1 musht be" assented Mod
Giin, cheerfully. "or else / wouldn't
(hic) let you shee me in this (hic) en-
dshun. nudge.
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Mrs. Trivvet-Miss Elder is trying to
make a new woman of herself.
Mrs. Dicer-Is she?
Mrs. Trivvet-Yes; she has already
knocked is years OFF her age.--Harper's
Bazar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
Pastor and Flock.

First Vestryman-It must make a
clergyman feel very unhappy to dis
cover that he has outlived his useful
ness in parish.
Second Vestryman-Nots SO unhappy
as it makes the people when he doesn' t
discover it.-N. Y. Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21

Maud-What is the trouble between
Alice and Kate?
Ethel-Why, you see. Alice asked
Kate to tell her just what she thought
Of her.
Maud-Yes.
Ethel-Kate told her. = Claremonc
IN. H.) Eagle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21
ArtIess Infancy.

Whats your name, little boy?"
''Bobbie."
but what's yonr other name?"
Sometimes papa calls me holy ter
Record.
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He Had a Preference.

Mrs. Dogood-I hear your husband
taboos the wine glass
Mrs. Frankleigh-Yes he prefers TO
drink out of the bottle-Town Topics.
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WILL BE A GREAT SHOW.
Tennessee Centennial Exposition
at Nashville.
Six Great Buildings Now In Process Of
COnstruction-TO Commemorate the
Admission OF the Prosperous South
eFn State to the Union.
Especial Nashville CTenn) Letter.1

Especial Nashville (Tenn) Letter.1
The people of Tennessee are making
vast preparations for the proper eel
ebration of the centennial anniversary
of the admission of their state into
the union. This great historic event
Will occur June i: and thousands of
loyal Tennesseeans will gather on that
day at Nashville, the state capital, to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21

Here it is. came TO return it,
Dear me" was the absent-minded re.
ply, 81 had no idea it was in such bad
condition as all thati"- Washington
Star.
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They Do Not Speak Nov

Miss Passee-l would never. never
elope with young man.
Miss Caustique-Of course, you would
want some one near your own age
Town Topics.
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His First Impression.

'"That umbrella you lent me yester-
day" said the man VINO had just come
into. the office.
"YeS2 2"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-03-21

Mother (on her daughters marriage
day)-Why are you so afraid of married
life, Evelyn?
Daughter-On account of the curtain
lectures; you know, mamma dear,
have no oratorical talent whatever
Fljegendc Blaetter.
The Delta independent., 1896-12-02

The ladies Of the Presbyterian church
will give Birthday reception Thursday
evening. December 3. at the Presbyteri-
an church which promises to be very
interesting affair. A little handbill Civ
ing full particulars will be handed to ev.
cry person on entering the church; re.
freshments will be served in q most tast-
full manner; pretty girls will be in attend.
ance at the tables; nice boys will bo on
hand to aid the ladies without escorts in
taking of and putting on their wraps,
Married people Of all ages are invited ia
be present, also boys and girls not over
u
The Delta independent., 1896-12-02

who put down the money. As you say,
all he wants is to sell the mine"
Longworth was busy opening his let
tcrs and apparently paying very little
attention to what Kenyon said. At
last, however. he spoke:
''If were you, il you care to take my
advice, 1 would 20 straight back to
England. You will do no good here.
j merely say this to save you any fur
ther trouble, time and expense"
Don't you think it would be as wei
TO get a renewal of the option?"
'Oh! certainly; but, as l told you
before, it was not at all necessary for
you to come over. may say, further
more. that Won Brent will not again re-
new the option without n handsome
sum down, to bc forfeited il the COM
pany is not formed. Have you the
money to pay him?"
''No. have not"
every well, then, there will not be
the slightest use in your seeing Won
Brent"
Young Mr.. Longworth arched his
eyebrows and gazed Mt John through
his cyeglnss. Il will let you have my
third of the money if that will do any
good"
''IIow much money does Won Brent
want?"
''iIow should I know? To tell you
the truth, Mr.. Kenyon, and truth never
hurts, or oughtn't to, don't at all like
this visit of yours to America. You
and Mr.. Wentworth have been good
enough to be suspicious about me from
the very first. You have not taken any
pains to conceal It, either of you. Your
appearance in America ut this partic-
ular juncture is nothing more nor less
than an insult to me. intend 10 re-
ceivc it as SUCH"
II have no intention of insulting you" !"
said Kenyon. ''if you arc dealing fairly
with me-