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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
REALISTIC MIMIC WAR.
Uncle Sans Big School for His
Regular Soldiers.
Regular Campaigns Between the Browns
aud the Blues Out on Kansas Prai-
ries Lively Contests and
Thorough Training.
Especial FIT Riley Kan.) Letterl

Especial Ft Riley Ran-) Letterl
With the clearing weather of spring
there has opened lively mimic war on
the plains, campaigning in which will
continue for several months. Nobody
will be injured in it, and yet Uncle
Sans regular soldiers will enter it's
battles with all the vim and eagerness
that they would exhibit in engage
ment with foreign foe. It is the most
practical and interesting of the war de-
partment's efforts to bring the army up
to the highest state of efficiency, and is
attracting wide attention.
In name it is "school for cavalry and
light artillery" attached to Fort Riley,
the largest post maintained by the gov
ernment, and situated at the junction
of the Republican and Smoky Hill forks
of the Kansas river, in what is claimed
to be the exact geographical center of
the United States. Nineteen thousand
acres of beautiful rolling prairie with
clumps of timber comprise the reserva-
ton. To keep the government from ac-
ceding to the frequent petitions of set
tiers to open the reservation to settle
ment Gen. Sheridan, as one of his last
acts when commander in chief, estab-
lished this school for the purpose of
giving the common soldier practical
training in warfare. An appropriation
for SOC, 900 worth of new buildings
transformed the fort into splendidly
equipped military station, with an i'm
mense riding hall, officers residences,
etc.
And now the plan for the school is
in operation and promises rich results
The underlying principle of the instruc-
ton is practical army life. The soldiers
are divided into two sections. the Blues
and the Browns. One wears the regule-
ticn uniform; the other a neat equip
ment of brown canvas. Each has its
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

officers, surveying corps, signal corps
and ambulance division. Orders are
issued on heavy yellow paper by the CON-
mander of the post, detailing men for
duty and outlining briefly plans of the
campaigns.
in general the idea followed is one of
attack and defense on the fort itself.
One command, the Browns, consisting ,f
four troops of cavalry and two of light
artillery, receives orders to march the
following morning at daylight to the
extreme edge of the reservation, with
rations for a three days campaign. and
begin a march on the fort. The Blues
are likewise ordered to take the field for
defense. Certain officers are detailed
for umpires, others for critics, each ot
these latter being required to submit
to the commander of the post detailed
description of the work accomplished.
Fully prepared for all kinds O.
weather and with complete stock OF
rations, the Browns start out on their
campaign. Having held council OF
war, the officers decide on route and
order the troops to march back on the
fort. In the meantime the Blues have
been officially notified in stilted lam
guage that a formidable force of the
enemy is advancing and that they will
be expected to protect the post from
capture. They, too, take the field and
send out scouts and sentinels.
So novel is the experience of two full
panoplied armies, though with only goo
men each, pitted against each other on
a 19.O0O-acre field, that often there are
visitors to watch the maneuverS-
AS the forces approach. the work of
the ofscers becomes manifest. and much
skill in the management of the troops
is shown by the disposition of the rival
Ermies. Thanking lines, decoys, coup-
ter-marches and all the arts of prac-
ticed warfare are employed, and the
prairie air is thick with smoke from
carbines and cannon.
In order to make victory possible
certain rnlcs are laid down and must
he carefully obeyed- One of these is
tnat when any number OF members of
one command are cut of from their
friends by larger number of the
enemy getting between them and the
main force, those cut of must surren-
der Certain members also carry small
flags, each representing 100 men. and
these must be obeyed as making up a
force of that size. As the opposing
armies. for SO they must be called, come
together on some level reach of prairie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

There is one thing" said a bright
w oman who has been visiting WASH
;ngton, ''that l shall say in favor OF
the United States senators. They are
real gentlemen"
''And what, IN your estimation. goes
principally to make up real gentle
man?"
..Oh, that question was settled long
1go. It's the art of doing nothing
gracefully y."-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Her Idea of It.

Rev Mr.. Thankful suppose you
know, my dear friend, the difference be-
tween patience and long suffering?
Miss Leftover-Oh, yes. When q
woman has a husband whose life is
heavily insured and has to wait long
time for him to die-that requires pa
thence. But when a woman has to wait
years and years before she gets hus-
band at all-that is long suffering.-N.
Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
A Desperate Youth.
THEATER HATS MUST COME OFF.
How 1t Will Be Under Ohio's New Lay

Nell-Young Spriggins told me that
if rejected him he would go and conn
nit suicide. but rejected him. just the
same.
Belle-And did he commit suicide?
Nell-No, but he did the next thing
to it, He went and proposed and got
himself accepted by that horrid Van
AIstyne girl.-SomerviIle journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Saved hY His Tact.

"Never speak TO me again, SIR. VIII
teach YOU to tell others that the mere
sight of my face would make man
climb over WALL"
'.I-er-I meant, of course, if the man
was on the other side of the wall"
decentralization naturally follows-)-
Titbits-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Of Service to- Her.

Mrs Browns bloomers SEEM to be
of no use to her."
ION the contrary, they are of great
advantage"
'.In what way?'
Every time her husband gets cross
or ugly she threatens to wear them, and
you ought to see how quickly he quiets
do1vn."-Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

81 understand" said the man wha
prides himself on his cosmopolitan in
formation, that King Oscar IL. of
Sweden is not enthusiastic over Nam
SEN"
Without doubt" rejoincd the man
who tries to be funny. there has for
some time been great deal of coolness
between them.''-N. Y. Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Pleasant "Reminiscences.
Hostetter McGinnis-W h.,

Hostetter McGinnis-N hy, I'is,
what's the matter with you? Have you
had fight? Your face is all scratched
up.
Gus De Smith-O. it's nothing to
speak of. I've just had a little chat
with an old flame of mine.-Texas Sift-
ings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
she Was Breakinc the Lee.

Mother-Weil, my dear, L see you are
engaged to Mr.. Bashful at last
Daughter-No; he hasn't proposed
yet
What? Not engaged? I saw you
hugging and kissing him last night"
Yes, I was trying to encourage him
a Iittle'.Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
The supercilious waiter

A Dallas gentleman went into res
taurant, and the waiter, while serving
him, looked down on him very con-
temptuously. After standing 1T for
some time, the gentleman said:
Waiter, you needn't put on so much
style to me. Perhaps some of these
Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
An Opinion Indorsed.

"a great many people are too quick
to set on an assumption" observed tho
philosopher.
"Yes." replied the theatrical manager:
ION an assumption that thay know how
to ct.'-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
NUMBER 10.
rhoroughly Posted.

Cigar Dealer-Yes, I want boy here
Have you had any experience?
Youthful Applicant-Lots.
Suppose should mix up the price
marks in these boxes, could you tell
the good cigars from the bad ones
EASY 'nough-"
"How?"
1.-THE wust cigars is in the boxes wot's
got the purtiest pictures. Y. Week.
ly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
SeIf-Defenae.

$50 you accompanied your wife to
the play after all?"
-'Yes- 1 happened to think that If
didn't she would tell me all about it
when she came home."-Chicago Rec
ord
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

H-Do you know what became OF
that paper? There was an article 1
wanted to read ON the need of new coal
ing stations
they make coal any cheaper er?-Brooklyn
Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
In the Wor,d.. Nurs.ry

o, Little Boy Blue, come blow your korn
In the way wise merchant should do,
And you'll traffic with men and get riches
and then
You won't be little boy blue
Il. A W. Bulletin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Gastronomieal Arithmetic.

(sastrOnOmfcal Arithmetfc.
Teacher@Suppose, Johnnie, your
mother cuts pound Of meat into eight
parts, what will each part be?
Johnnie Chaffie-One-eighth of q
pound.
Correct. Now, suppose she cuts each
eighth in two. what will each part Oe
them?
''One-sixteenth of a pound"
"Just SO. Now, suppose she cuts each
sixteenth in six pieces, what win each
piece be?"
"Hashi".Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
FEMININE LOGIC.

She lin front of shop pwindow)-Looll,
Paul, that bonnet costs only $25. 1t
will be real extravaganza if you don't
buy it for me.-Fliegende Blaetter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Her disappointment.

81 was very much disappointed to-
day." said Mrs. Northside when her hus-
band came home from the office.
what about?''
1T was a fine afternoon and 1 thought
I'd return Mrs. Tawk's CALI
And she was out, was she? That was
too bad"
NO; she was in.'-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

Miss Poundhardp piaysby ear. doesn't
she?''
.Yes. when she can get anybody's
ear to play by."-Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

That 1.-The way of the transgressor is hard, -
Doesn't strike us as strange any more;
+ or nowadays 1t is Travelled so much,
1t should be as hard as a floor.
L. A w. Bulletin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09
Very Far Fetched.

There was a lull in the very earnest
conversation of the whist game, when
one of the players said:
whist is a game imported from
India, isn't i? %
"How did you get that idea?"
From the rubbers- India rubber, you
know.'-Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-09

Not the Old Times.
Things amt what they us.er to be.
You kin say jes' what you like,
Since Cupid put on bloomers
And bestrode safety bike.
Bay City Chat.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

Let us do Grover Cleveland justice,
though the heavens fall. AS an arbitra-
tor of boundary line disputes between
one-horse South American states he Is
acknowledged to be very successful, and
he more than earns the pay he gets,
which is nothing. At home he is differ
ent.-Boston Traveller, Rep.
Every week American wool Is being
shipped to Europe at prices below those
of Australian wool produced by convict
labor in order to find hands to work 1t
into cloth for Americans to buy, while
ers are dependent ON the charity of
friends. These are the blessings Of ''re-
FORM" and the democrats wonder that
Americans do not appreciate them.-New
York Tribune. Rep.
Captain Tanner whom the republicans
of Illinois have nominated as their candi-
date for governor. Is an illiterate repub-
lican, who is looked upon with contempt
by the more intelligent people of his
own party, but who has won his way by
his skill in manipulating the machine.
With all of Governor Altgelds short
comings. he is very high toned and re-
spectacle citizen compared with Captain
Tanner.-Boston Herald. Ind.
Thus far President Kruger holds his
own and little more. The South Afri-
can republic is a power so weak that, In
ordinary circumstances, an arguments
tive triumph might cost the victor dear.
But he knows, and England knows, that
he still has terrible force in reserve,
and that an appeal to British subjects
of Dutch descent In South Africa might
put no light strain on British authority
in that part of the world. New York
Herald, Ind.
While many democrats criticised Bay
ard, the great majority of his party
maintained that he had a perfect right
to express his opinion as an individual
on any issue before this country. and IL
he has now accepted this approval and
carried il out to its logical sequence by
talking freely against the policy Of the
administration as regards the Venezue-
Ian boundary line we do not see how ouh
democratic friends ean reasonably COM
plain.-Burhngton Free Press.
John r. Tanner is to lead the republic
can ticket In Illinois this year. Tanners
personal characteristics and views of
public duty are exactly those which
should defeat any man asking for office
in an intelligent Commonwealth. He has
no conception of q public office as q publ
lie trust. In his mind Office is for him
who can get 1t, and to be administered
tor the benefit Of those who are in the
deal by which he gets it-St. Louis Re-
Sublic. Dem. -. -. .
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
PoPULIsT DIsINTBGRATIoN.

The correspondent of the Atlanta Con-
stitution, writing to that paper upon
the heels of the recent fusion of populists
and republicans, said:
1.-THE proceedings of the populist state
convention and the atmosphere and in
cidents surrounding the convention bear
unmistakable evidence that the process
of disintegration has set in within that
party's ranks in the state of Alabama.
When the convention adjourned finally 1t
was evident that nobody was satisfied.
Some had carried their points, but real
tied that they had injured their party in
so doing. Others had suffered defeat
and considered that their defeat had car
ried with 1t a Knockout blow to the prin-
ciples they had believed their party ex-
emplified.
"It was evidently game in which ev-
erybody lost, and all intelligent partici-
pants and spectators are bound to real
ize. although they may not confess It,,
that the beginning of the end of the pop
ulist movement in Alabama was reached
today. Several months ago the populist
leaders coquetted with the Mckinley ele-
ment of the republicans, looking to fu-
sion in the state election. The anti-Mc-
Kinleyites, or Moseley's followers, oppos-
ed fusion. Then, for some reason. a
change of heart came to the Mckinley
leaders. They dropped the populists,
who in turn took up with the Moseley-
ties, and since that time the leaders of
this faction of republicans and the popu-
list managers have been running hand
in hand.
1.-The rank and file of the populists
have all along demurred at the decker
ings with the republicans. They not only
opposed the unholy alliance on principle,
but the frequent changes in the pro-
gramme of combination caused them to
look with suspicion on some of their lead
ers. A very large percentage of them
weakened on their populist tendencies
right there and when the democracy,
their old party, assembled here last week
and adopted free coinage, fair elections
programme 1t became at once evident
that a large number of those who follow
ed off after Kolb were almost persuaded
to come back.
"The conventions bungling action will
furnish them a further reason and an
abundant excuse for refusing to follow
leaders who have shown themselves to
be more devoted to their own interests
and aggrandizements than to the inter-
ests of the people and the principles they
have protested to serve.
when the convention met only about
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

We. the democrats of the state of Ala
bama. in convention assembled, declare
our continued faith in the old time and
honored principles of the democratic
PARTY, and among these principles are
the following:
silver and gold at 16 to as the standard
money of the country, without any dis
crimination against either metal ana
,yithout the consent of foreign nations,
as the United States coined silver and
gold before the republican party OBJ
tanned control of the government ana
changed the coinage laws of the country
for the benefit Of a class and to the in
inrv of a great mass of the people.
q The unconstitutional penalty of 10
per centum on each issue OF state bank
notes by any state or national bank
ought to be repealed.
II 10 our purpose to maintain a govern
mont in this state fair and just to all,
under control of the white men of Ala
bama. IL.
he maintained untarnished.
Our system of public education should
no ;mnroved and extended so far as the
state has the ability without oppressive
taxation.
We are in favor of honest and fair
elections. and we recommend that laws
he enacted under which primary cleo
tions and other party proceedings for the
selection of candidates may be con-
Quoted.
We cordially invite all good citizens of
this state, and especially all democrats
who strayed from the party. to unite
with us in an earnest and determined eff
fort to maintain good government in the
state of Alabama.
Let us preserve the dignity and credit
and peace, and, If possible, the prosperity
of our state.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
Reunion United Confederate Veterans, Rich.
mond, Va.-Reduced Rates Via Alabama
Great Southern Railroad.

For the occasion of the sixth annual
reunion Of the United Confederate Vet
Grams, which occurs at Richmond. Va.
June 30 to July 2, 1896, the Alabama Great
Southern railroad will sell tickets to Rich
mond, Va, and return at greatly reduced
rates.
Tickets will be sold June 26, 81, % and 20
with final limit for return trip to July
TO- 1896.
For further information In regard TO
rates, schedules, etc., call on any agent
of the Alabama Great Southern railroad.
or r. L. Newton. travelling passenger
agent, Birmingham, Ala. SO to $50
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
Englishmen Undersold in Japan.

Here is the Carnegie company selling
rails to Japan at a price which the Eng
fish manufacturers cannot touch, price
lower by nearly 50 per ton than the pr.ce
of English rails at the port of Shipment
That is to say. the American manufac-
turers are beating the English In a for
eign market which the English have hith-
erto controlled, and are doing 1t without
the assistance of any tariff handicap
whatever upon their foreign competitors.
If they can do this in Japan. why can
they not do it here?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

as an argument for protection they are
pointing out the wonderful prosperity In
who has been repeatedly treated to seares
ABOUT the degradation of pauper labor Of
free trade England, will be surprised at
TINS suddn change of position on the part
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

The Philadelphia Inquirer CRepo defies
anybody "to tell how the bulk Of the
southern delegates will vote at the st.
Louis convention. Nearly every southern
delegate is for SALE" 1t boldly says, re-
gardless Of the effect of the charge on
Quay's candidacy, and 1t makes this con-
aition the occasion for a renewal of the
demand that the national convention
suppress this "stench in the nostrils of
decency" by baslng representation in the
convention upon the number of republi-
can votes cast.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
Linen Suits, $3.50.
Serge Goats, $500.
So1t Shirts.
Summer StuB.
L. ROGAN G. CO.,
I9IL First Ayeuue.
sensationalism in the Pulpit.

Boston Globe.
Among the curious medley of pulpit
topics aired in New York last Sunday
was one by the pastor of a "reformed''
church: ITO Heaven on Bicycle" In
another sermon on the benefits of cheap
Ice by preacher of the reformed" Pres
byterian church the reverend gentleman
defines Ice as lin summer time a chunk
OF Heaven on the brink OF hell" These
ways of putting things, new assert
ment or which is found from Sunday to
Sunday, are probably intended to boom
church attendance. But many people
are moved to reflect that such methods
Of religious cheap advertising may ultI-
mateiy prove very costly to the cause Of
religion.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

Hon. E. L. Russell has been elected
chairman of the county democratic ex-
ecutive committee of Mobile county,, and
we predict that when Mobile county
speaks next August the results of the
good work of this royal democrat will
be heard in thunder tones.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

Many of the leading men of France
have become teetotalers. The reason for
this is they claim they cannot attain the
success in business they desire and drink.
Among them are President Faure and
his cabinet Alphonse Daudet and other
writer's.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

formed men in England. and Is, perhaps,
the best equipped debater in the house
of commons, with the widest range of &C.
curate, well adjusted knowledge. He Is
remarkable, too, for the little exercise he
takes. He never INDUCES in athletic
sports and even rides in a carriage to and
from his office. So
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10
Still Urging the Same Song.

Utica ObSerVer.
In the campaigns of 1884 and 1888 and
1892 republican papers were Allied with ac-
counts of distress in England. which, it
was pointed out. was the direct and nee
essary result OF free trade. The closing
of tin plate mill in wales was joyously
heralded as u distinct triumph for Nc
Kinleyism. Now our protectionist friends
have entirely changed their tune. In
stead Of presenting highlands pauperism
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

Joseph Chamberlain is one of the most
Industrious men in public life. He rises
early. Is closely occupied at the colonial
Office all day, and continues his work well
into the night He Is one Of TIE best In
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

half of the quota of spopulist delegates
were present. All of the oId-time party
leaders were among them. About five
separate and distinct factions soon de-
veloped in the convention, as we'll as sew
eral free lanees, who took delight in cut
ting and slashfng all sides. The line of
demarkation was distinct and showed
itself in all the arguments made during
the session of the convention"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

The Japs are adept cyclists. They are
sending an ordinary grade of bicycle here
now which can be sold for the cheap sum
of $25 or less. The importers of these
goods are promising superior machine
perfect copies of the highest grade Ameri-
can machines-in the very near future
at the same price. The American manu-
facturers fear such would have the eff
feet of closing the American factories,
for they claim the high grade American
wheel cannot be manufactured at any
such price.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

Democrats should get down to work
now and organize democratic clubs in
every beat in the state. Let's have q
perfect organization. Organize, organize
should be the cry of every democrat. A
perfect organization will assure the NOM
inees of the democratic party an old-ttme
majority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-10

We are headquarters in California
wines, such as sherry, port and clarets.
We canot be excelled In quality and
prices on imported and domestic liquors
Of any kind. Give us trial and be con-
WINGED. M. & A. WISE.
Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.