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The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
b. q o. Improvement. Completed.

The improvements on ;he main line
of the Baltimore and Ohio. west of.
and between Martinsburg, w. Va. and
North Mountain, were completed No
vember LIST. They cover distance of
nearly four miles. starting three miles
west Of Martinsburg, and extending
some distance west of Myers Hole.
which is near the North Mountain sta
tion. At Myers Hole the line was
changed. taking out some very objec-
ti0nab1e curvature, and the roadbed
raised nearly fifteen feel. eliminating
two grades of ~ feet per miles which
came together at Myers Hole, and sub
stituting therefor an almost level
track. This point on the road has
always been dangerous one and
many freight wrecks have occurred
there. Apart from doing away with
the dangerous feature of two sharp
down grades coming together as was
the case in this instance. the saving in
operation of the road by the change
will be very large. as it enables the
tons per train to be greatly increased
and reduces the liability to accident to
the minimum.
At Tablers the road bed has been
lowered about thirteen feet. and the
same at Tabbs, besides taking out OBJ
jectionable curvature and reducing the
rate of grades at these points from ~
feet per mile to ten feet per mile. thus
increasing the cars that can be hauled
per train. Though these improve
ments nave cost quite a sum OF money.
the expenditure is fuiiy justified ny
the great saving in operation.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
Tho Holy Laurher,,"

In south Georgia, in the rural dis.
tricts around Brunswick. strange re-
ligious sect, the Holy LAughers," are
creating tremendous excitement, and
for miles around the farmers are CIV
ing up their work and devoting their
time to furthering the cause Of the new
creed. The holy laugh" is a peculiar
feature Of the service. This Is . series
Of weird declamations, after which the
worshipers frequently fall ON the
ground and remain apparently In a
trance for several hours. Rev. Mr.
Lee. travelling evangelist, has erect
ed great tent near Brunswick. and
continuous services are held. Thou
sands Of people are hocking to hear
him.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

promptly cured."-K. MORRIS, Memphis.
Tenn.
The question: us consumption cura.
bie" !" Is still debated, and still debatable.
1t Is easy to say that this was not a case Of
consumption. Yet the physicians said it
was. They should know. As matter
of fact, Dir. Ayers Cherry Pectoral has
wrought so many simtlar cures that It
seems to argue the curabieness Of con-
sumption. In its earlier stages, by the use
OF this remedy. There. is no bcitcr medt-
cine for. puixaouary troubles than Or.
Ayers Cherry tectoIni. II gives reiie. in
cases Of Asthma, and Bronc hits, where re-
lief has bees heretofore upattainsbie. II
promptly, cures Coughs and Colds, La
Grippe, aud all affections Of the throat
and lungs: Heretofore. DIR. Ayers Cherry
Pcctorsi has been pvt UP ~ full size
bottles only at ii.oc per bottle. To meet
n worldwide demand Tor smaller pack
age. the remedy is now pat up IN hall size
bottles, at half price--so cents. Write for
Or. Ayers Curebook free) and learn more
of the cures effected by DR.. ayers Cherry
pectoral. Address ]. c. Aver Co., Lowell.
NAss. 4e sssf4ii.f ~. - So
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
D,PHTHER,A IN WISCONSIN,.
nfty-rArss Ds.tAs IN Oss snail
Tovn N Lsss Than -Four weeks.

D1fsy-rArse Desths IN Oss snail
Tovn 1. Lsss Than -Four Weeks
A preventive and cure for diphtherla.
throat troubles recently placed up
on the market has achieved such
marvellous success as to greatly
stir up the medical fraternity. Its
power over diphtheria seems almost
miraculous, as 1t stops its spread as
II by magic.
Grantsburg. Wisconsin. population
less than four hundred. was visited by
terrible epidemic of diphtheria. dur
Ing which fifty-three of its inhabitants
died in less than four weeks. After
much urging by the friends of Muco-
Solvent. the authorities decided to use
1t, and thereupon telegraphed for a
large supply. which arrived the next
day at o'clock. and by 6 o'clock every
man. woman and child in Grantsburg
were taking Muco-Solvent. with the re-
suit that not another death oc-
CURED. whereas, up to the very
q day, for two weeks. had passed
without from one to five deaths. Many
other epidemics have been quickly
stamped out by Muco-solvont. not
ably at Madison. Polar. Winneconne
and Neenah. Wisconsin.
We earnestly advise every mother to
procure Muco Solvent and keep II in
the house ready for prompt use for
every i'll. however slight especially II
accompanied with sore throat. cough
or cold. and thus. in many Instances,
prevent diphtheria or some other Sc
rious ailment the presence of which is
not even suspected. Pleasant to
take. 1t can be procured by
sending the price si.Oo per bot
tle) to the Muco-Solvent Company.
356 Dearborn street, Chicago, upon
receipt OF which they will send it.
charges prepaid.
They will upon application. send free
a book OF forty pages entitled Chats
with Mothers" which every mother
should read. They desire agents
and the right person woman preferred)
can secure exclusive agency in their
+,uD-Chicago OPINION
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
!" MY WIFE'S LIFE. +"
How | was the means
of saving it.

Wker the lungs are attached and the
symptoms Of Consumption appear. then
hkG1ns the struggle between affection and
that destroying disease which Stays its
theusAnds annually. Itis a happy issue
Cythe strugg1e when disease is conquered
and health restored. Such an issue does
9ot always end the struggle. but ii did in
the ease Of Mr.. X. Morris, Memphis, Tenn,
who saw his wife wasting and weakening
and physicians helpless. and then sug.
~ "A the simple remedy that wrought
x Re. He tells the story thus
seevea. years ago. my wife had a severe
attack Of lung trouble which the ply
stctans pronounced consumption. The
cough was sxtremely distressing espe-
etalIy at nitht, and was frequently
offended With the splitting. Of blood, The
doctors Being unable to help her in;
duced her to try Dr. Ayers Cherry Peetorai
and was surprised at the great relief It
gave. Before using one whole bottle she
was cured. so that now She IS strong and
quite healthy. That this medicine saved
my wife'a lie have not the least doubt;
always keep Or. ayers Cherry Pectorai
IN the house. Whenever any OF my family
havs cold er cough we uss II, and are
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
HANDLING DEAD LETTERS.
An Interesting Division OF the Postoffic'
Department "a. Washington.

An Interesting Division OF the POstoifie'
Department a. Washington.
Mary Nimmo Baientine, writing O
'Women in the Government Depart
ments" in the December Woman
Home Companion. says: Eight hua
dred and twenty-five clerks find en-
p!oyment in the postoffice d.
partment, of whom 1877 wei
women. Their salaries range fro
nine hundred to eighteen hundred do
lars a year, and they are engaged
most interesting division OF the d,
partment is the dead letter Office, ,whe,
about one hundred and twenty-h
women are employed. Twenty tho
sand undelivered letters are receiv
here every day. Each clerk Is expect
ed to open two hundred and fifty la
ters each day, and as many more a
she can handle. A record OF the dai'
number examined by each one is ken
and credit for proficiency awarde
Letters containing checks and mon
are given special attention. and are e
turned to the sender II anv addree
can be found; II not, they are recorde
and placed on file to await applica
ton. Those containing money may b.
reclaimed in four years; otter thai
time elapses they are sent to ;hr
treasury of the United States. and AZ,
often identified and reclaimed afte,
many years. Letters containing no in
closures are returned to the writers /
they contain the address. Otherwls
they are not preserved and no record
kept of them. There is museum
unmailable articles that have beer
taken from the malls; its shelves cor
tain every imaginable sort of thing,
diverse in character as washboar'
and q skeleton"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
POWER OF MOTHERS VOICE.

A mother sang to her child one day
. a song OF the beautiful home above;
Ing IL a. only a woman sings.
Whoos heart Ii full Of u mothers love.
ARD many a time in the years that came
he heard the sound Of that low, sweet song
II took him back to his childhood days:
IL Kept his feet from the paths of wrong.
0ethef spoke to her child one day
IN An angry voice, that made him start
~ u Al arrow had sped that way
A14 pierced his loving and tender heart
Ard when he had grown to mans estate.
Asa was tempted and tried. as all men are.
He teti; Tor that mothers angry words
AAd left on his heart lasting scar.
-nAries 3. Carter in Christmas Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
The Last Man ON Earth

To reckiessly experiment upon himself with
hope Of relief Is the dyspeptic. Yet the nos
triims for this malady are as the sands Of
the sea, and. presumably, about as etca-
cious. Indigestion. that obstinate malady.
even II of long perp.tuty. is eventually
overcome with Hnstettcrs stomach Bitters
an nppetizipg tonic and Alternative. which
cures constipation, fever and ague. bilious
reniltent. rheumatisi kidney complaint
and fcebeness.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Jill-Is Gill good judge of cigars?
BILL think he must be. He had two
last night. and he gave me one. He
must have kept the best one.-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Wheels are worse than horses" 'WhyT'
'If q man sees woman coming on run
away horse he runs out and grabs the horse
by the br.dle: IL he sees her coming on
runaway wheel he merely gets out OF the
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

The Levy 4 levin Mercantile Co..
10th and Larimer SITS, Denver. carry
the finest line of Pure Wines and Liq-
uors for Medicinal and Family use. in
the state. When i'll need of straight
goods In their line. it will pay you to
order from them. Send for price list
Prices are reasonable and mail orders
promptly attended to.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
A Good Thing.

The Royal Publishing Company, Of
Richmond, Virginia, are Offering ex-
ceptionally favorable contracts to live
workers. They want men and women
Of good character. and allow liberal
weekly salaries and expenses. A line
addressed to them may lay before you
proposition that will be as surprising
n 1t IN gratifying.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
"uishest Au,hority."

Where did you get your informa
tion?" asked the editor of the yellow
journal.
From the butler,' answered the re-
porter.
"It would never do to quote the but
Ter, would it?' mused the edito.
You'd better merely say that we hav:
it on the highest authority. Chicago
Evening Post.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"My husband says those married men up
In Alaska are having an easy time this win
ter" '.Why?" ''Thcy- don't have to get
out of bed In the middle 10 the night to
see If the front door is locked.''
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
THE INDIAN QUESTION.
as.assoa In the Territory of the Five Civi-
llxed Trihes-

o1nAet0A In the Territory of the Five Civi-
lied Tribes-
The Dawes commission, after nearly
five yeArs Of persuasion, has succeeded
in making treaties with the Choctaws,
Chickasaws and Greeks. but the Legis
lature of the latter nation declined to
rattfy by an almost unanimous vote.
Nor are they encouraged to hope for
ratification. The Cherokees have per-
sistently refused to make any treaty,
and the commission does not see any
prospect of persuading them to do so.
They have encountered two very Sc
rious difficulties. The Cherokee nation
and the others in Il less degree--is
ruled by few shrewd and autocratic
natives, who by their force of charac-
ter and abilities have made themselves
dictators, rule the remainder of the
tribe with despotic power They have
seized and occupy large tracts of the
best land in the territory, and have
leased much of it to white ranchmen
and other settlers. from which they
derive large revenues and pocket the
money, although they have no more
claim upon 1t than other members of
the tribe, who lead Il miserable exist
ence in ignorance and poverty and are
practically the slaves of tyrannical
masters. II the intention Of the law
which created the Dawes commission
Is carried out these antocrats would be
deprived of their wealth and the lands
they control, which would be ap-
praised and divided in equal portions
and impartially among all .he Chero-
KEGS. Hence they refuse to make
treaty, and will continue to do so
until the government intervenes and
pnronolC than, IN rnpoppiZa tba ri1ItS
of their oppressed feliow-tribesmen.
In order to do this Secretary Bliss re-
cOmmends that law be enacted by
Congress providing for the establish
ment of a uniform system of govern
ment over the Indian territory as n
whole, similar to that in the other ter
ritories, which will place ali the inhab
itants in possession of the rights and
liberties guaranteed all citizens of the
limited States by the constitution.
In addition to the Indians there are
about 25OO00 white people in the ter
r1tory, who by invitation or by toler-
ance have settled upon the Indian
lands and have built houses and I'M
proved farms. and established villages
and towns without titles to the prop
erty they occupy: without any legal
status whatever or recognized rights
Of person or property, being merely
sQuatters or tenants by sutferance.
Any such action rs Is now proposed
would be technically violation of the
treaties that now exist between the
government and the five nations,
which guarantee them the right OF
self-government, but the officials of the
Interior Department contend that the
nations have forfeited their rights by
continual violation Of the terms of the
treaties, and have no just claims upon
the government in this respect.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

$50 You are going away Mrs Rusher?'
"Ycs; we are going to move to Kentuck.
for few weeks until my husband gets Il
be called colonel and then we shall go T.
Washington to live"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
Nsv,r s,sps . w,.k.

The Minister-"How did yoa IKE my
sermon last sundayf" Deacon Parker
(absently)-"It was excellent. ] sat
where my glancss met those Of the
Widow Durkin every tine ! looked
'up."
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
Ten Week. for Ten Cents.

paper. The Illustrated Weekly Sentinel. OF
Denver, Colorado. bounded 1850 vii! he
ssnt ten weeks on trial for 1Oc; clubs q sia
duce the paper Gold rings set with Rocky
mountain gems are given free as premiunsi y;
ossnd scenery ench week also true stories
II love and adventure Address as above ,
and mention this paper. Write to-day post
are stamps taken.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Why Ia 1t that when a spinster seIs u
letter addressed Mrs 1t makes her hopPtinGs
madrs "I don't know. Why Is It tha'
Vhen married woman gets Il letter MI
dressed Miss she is always pleased
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

an, ,o,, call this the Handy Vol. shake
.noare "Yes." well. 1t isn't; II H., ~"
Httie TO prop up the window ana ig' ''E
to prop up our broiSen-iegGed bureau
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

nro,.v tre,ted free BY DR.. II. II. Green
snns * Atlanta. Ca. The greatest lt1ps. 5IH,
speciaiists in the world: Reaa, thTI,l tIIl nnner
t{semept In another column OF '''' P"p
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Jones has moved back to the country
"whyT' ..Hc said he wouldn't live In 4
town where the neishbors object to his keep
ing his COW In the front yard"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

'sThey say kissing will cure dyspepsia"
"That may he; but dyspcptics always look
20 cross that nobody wants to kiss them.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

'sHas you wife begun making Christmas
presents yet:' Yes: but thank heaven, she
embroidered me velvet lambreqnln for the
parlor mantc last year"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

For lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure !.
the best mediclne we have used.-Mrs. J. l.
Northcott Windsor. Ont. Canada.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Fine feathers make fine birds" "No
much; fine feathers make dead birds"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

.tJuse think how many men keep them
selves up on stimulants." "You mean they
keep themselves down on stimulants.'
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

az asked Miss Goltghtly II she believed II
Cuban autonomy" "What did she say say,
"She said she did, nnd thar u Was "a eas,r' mn
derRtand what 1t was.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25
How'a Thisi

We Offer One. Hundred Dollars reward
TOR any case of Catarrh that cannot be
sured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F.
]. Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
%nn:aStion1 and naanS,aiy snie 10 cary r
West 4 Truax. Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. o.; Walding. Kinnan & Marvin.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL Taken Internally,
sctinG directly upon the blood and mu-
oous surfaces of the aystem. Testimo.
by all druggists.
Hairs Family Pills=a =are. the best.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"The man who doesn't get vcxed at a bad
dinner Is no man at ALL "Of course not.
he is an angel"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

s.Down town this morning woman aSem, itI.,
talked to me half an hour. recoInrhe..imeh,ns ..ehnis
health foods well. what of ny 'Iheb
nc nxlaG me whnt was good for INDIGESTION
-saii she was suffering drcadfully.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Mrs. links is as sharp as tacks." "what
has she done latelyT ''She has bought
everything she needs. so that her relations
can't give her useful Christmas presents
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

s"Love laughs at iocksniths.' you know"
tThat's all right. but you never cntch love
laughing at the florist. =
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Don't Tobacco Srt and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full OF life nerve and vigor take No-Io-
Bac. the wondcr-workcr. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists 5Oc. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New fork
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Star Tobacco is the leading brand OF
the world, because it is the best.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Educate Your Bowel. with caacarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
100. &c. TO C. c. fail druggists refund money.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Mrs. WinsIOw's Soothing syrup
For children items the reduces imam
al!nys pain, wind collie. 90 cents bottle
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Is. L. Is. Cough Drops Cure. All dealers
Bowman n Burlcson, Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"Even when Henry was wildly delIrious i
could get him to take his medicine without
q murmur' "How did you manager" 81
put the medicine In flask"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

"My husband Gets vexed II ! don't take
an interest In his business. "Ihat's queer:
my husband gets yeNed II do
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

''Doctoqs say now that deadly germs come
home with our packages from the laundry"
"Great Scott sllaye we got to quit wearing
clean cl0thesfs ssfss@ s-1at'
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

$40 you think Julia will always keep on
mourning for ner husbandT "Ycs; she Is
going to marry man named Black"
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

No.To- Bac for FIFTY Cents
tc,,,,n,eed tobacco habit cure, makes wear ,s
~ stron9 blood pure soc. 81. All drussts's'
The Meeker herald., 1897-12-25

Smoke sledgc Cigarettes, go for 5 cts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-13
ABOLISHED THE BOARD.
Senate Has No Further Use for the State
Board of Irrigation.

The Senate Monday passed the bill,
prepared by the senate ways and
means committee, abolishing the
state board of irrigation. The duties
performed by the board will be done
by the commissioner of forestry. This
commissioner will receive 5000 a year
and will have the title of commits
sioner of forestry and irrigation
The commissioner will also be al
lowed the following amounts for
maintaining the stations at Ogallah
and Dodge City for each of the years
of 1898 and 1899.
Fol- the two foremen Of the sta
tions, $500; for the purchase of seeds,
trees and cuttings. s4o0. or so much
thereof as may be necessary; for
labor, postage, freight, printing and
other incidental expenses, $500, or so
much thereof as may be necessary;
for travelling expenses for commits
sioner, $500, or so much thereof as
may be necessary.
For the purpose of experimenting
in horticulture and agriculture by ir-
rigation at the Ogallah station he
will be allowed the following
amounts: For labor. printing and in
cidental expenses, $500, or so much
thereof as may he necessary; for the
fiscal year ending June so, 1899, for
labor, printing and Incidental ex-
penses, $500, or SO much thereof as
may be necessary.
1t also provides that the commits
sioner shall operate the Ogallah sta
tiOn as an object lesson to determine
such questions as the commissioner
shall deem most important. The
commissioner shall also address farm
ers' meetings on subjects of forestry
and irrigation.-Ca
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-13
City Treasurer's Report.

Treasurer's report for city of Wa-keeney,
March 81, 1896 to March 10. 1897:
CEMETERY FUND.
April l. 1896-To balance on hand 49,. $40 90
To amount received for
sale of lots Is 90
sz35 93
By amount paid out
warrant 90
March TO- 1so7-BaIance on hand - s2ss 9s
GENERAL FUND.
April 1. 1so6-TO balance on hand -. SCI 66
ToamounJ received from
county treasurer. 400 55
To- amount received from
police court. 10 90
To amount received from
sale of water 90
S4i1 Il
By amount paid out per
vouchers. 424 p
March TO- 1897-Balance on hand 81 O4
BOND FUND.
April 1, 1896-To balance on hand -. s1s1 10
BY amount paid out
Interest on DOnds)--- 80 "A
March TO- 1897-Balance on hand 49,. $50 VI
SINKING FUND.
April I, 1S96-To balance on hand ---- S9i e3
To amount received
ar1m county treasurer 225 70
March 10. 1s9G-Balance on hand . s3I9 50
w. w. GIBSON
City Treasurer
Examined and approved this 1utn day Of
March, 1885, JOHN SINS.
G. e. BEsTOR.
Chairman Fila iiee, ,Lcn- nsi,;ee-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-13
A NEW BOOK."KNITTING AND
CROCH Ell Nc of Fl naueS over 20

A NEW BOOK. K."KNITTING AND
CROCHETING, of 81 pages, over so
original designs illustrated, beautiful
lace patterns. shawls, hoods, jackets,
ETC., has been published by The Home,
14I Milk street, Boston, Mass, and
will be sent with subscription to
that paper. The Home is 2O-page
monthly filled with original stories,
literary and domestictic topics and
domestic fashions. Its department
of Fancy Work is special feature.
new and original designs each issue
The price of subscription is so cents
per year and will include one of these
books. As a special inducement to
trial subscribers, a copy of this book
viii be given with a six months sub
scription- The price of book is 25
cents, but a six months subscription
and the book combined will be sent
for only IS cents. Their annual pre-
MUM list for 1897 will be sent free on
application
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-13
ASSESSORS MEETING.

WA-KEENEY, March l. 1897.
Meeting called to order by g. NJ
Ufford, county clerk.
l.. G. johnson was elected chair
man and o. W. Olson, secretary.
The following schedule of basis for
assessing adopted.
MULES AND HORSES
Six months old and under year. 81 90 to So 90
Two year old and under years. s. 90 to S4 90
Three years old and over. ....-.. B 90 TO 81 90
Mules and asses. -.. 81 90 to so 90
Stations --.--.... .-..... $40 % to SO 90
CATTLE.
Six months old and under year 81 90 to s4 90
One year old and under years. $S3 co to s. 90
Two years old and under years 81 90 to So 90
Three years old and over. .54 90 to So 90
Sheep. so 81 90
IlosS per GNU
All other property at one-third its value.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-03-13
In the Lead.

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Chicago. st. Louis, or other eastern
cities the UNION PACIFIC offers
the best service and the fastest time.
Don't purchase your tickets until you
have consulted cur time card, or made
inquiry regarding rates and through
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