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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

The Democrats in the house OF repre-
sentatives have shown most commend
able spirit In declaring themselves as will
ing to aid in the passage OF q national
bankruptcy law. This Is not a party
measure. It Is advocated in the constitu-
ton. and ali parties should unite in the
work. This will be a better country when
all questions are considered solely on their
own merits and with party advantage
only a secondary consideration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

The notice Of the water department to
consumers to protect exposed water pipes
from frost suggests the need OF complete
control by the department of all faucets
not fed through meter. The waste occurs
In that part Of the service now controlled
by the property-owner and leaks are not
attended TO as carefully as they might be.
This makes tho cost OF supply greater.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

Mr.. Bryan IS enjoying himself immense
iy. lie is made much of by officials and
he makes speeches on free silver to audi
ences who do not understand what he Is
saying, so that he can say all ne likes
about the down-trodden, money ensiaved
starving American people. and there is
nobody 10 contradict him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

There IS a mystery about the seizure OF
kiaochau. which none of the newspaper
correspondents have penetrated The In
difference of the other European powers
is inexplicable. One probable reason for
1t Is that the powers are situated Just as
they were with reference to Armenia, and
Germany Is profiting by IL as Turkey did
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

The janitor OF the Portland Chamber of
Commerce is whlsperingiy advised to
nudge the members and wake them up
before that memorial 10 congress gets
started. The money derived from the
sale of the Union Pacific cannot be used
to build the Nicaragua canal because ii is
needed 10 redeem the bonds which formed
the railroad debt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

One months record OF the ravrrant ~,
back taxes to the amount of $3.50 SIC In
Spokane county Is only one az many
proofs that the hard times are passing
away rapidly
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

The new book published at Olvmnla IN
Judicial Titles" will not entirely Oil A
iong-feit want unless II explains how so
many lawyers in ,hls state and elsewhere
came 20 be called Judge.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

Mrs. Jennie June Croly has been ap-
pointed inspector Of schools by Mayor
Strong. OF New York. She Is not the first
woman to be appointed. but Is the first
who has made a national reputation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16
A sample Portland False hood.

Portland Tribune.
At the best Seattle has not 80 900 popula-
ton, and this Is not a low estimate by any
means.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

gentleman delights in game -
quietly and making 1t somewhat matter OF business recently
hs partner the said sister who is his opposite =
~ 1913. ae; anu an.s p speecnA as ne sal0e ws
laughter and light talk He called emphatcay last -
attention to the don't
want Rpans Tabue; take and laugh 81
a
he swallowed Of penance for his petlance few
the
asked after the usual greeting How about the Rpans Hi
as Joke perhaps but Rpans Tahues and have become f
dement, from that one 80 bought some and have continual
They garnished
and laugh much Amelia does, but laugh
feel In better spirits all the time"
iux euyAmC
sfo
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16
ALASKA TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
VIA YUKON RIVER.


Oft
IS % in 70 secure and s r
j
Nonaf rans avenue ana Coumha
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

Prospective K1ondikers are beginning to
come in In larger numbers every day now.
4 party of three from the vicinity of Du-
luth and West Superior Is stopping at the
Hotel Stevens. and party of four from
Deadwood, Col. Is at the fremont. There
Is also party Of two or three at the New
England. All these arrived within the
past two days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16

Schuyler c. Ball son of Hon. A. b. Sail.
Of this city. writes from Warsaw. Ind:
"Ali be talk here Is about Seattle and the
Klondike. nine times out OF ten connect
ing the two names together. and Seattle
is nearly always spoken OF as the gate to
Alaska and the klondike country"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-16
NA6NER'S ORCHESTRA

Especially engaged for the opera season.
Sale of seats will begin on Thursday
morning. Box Office open daily from 10 TO
~ a. m. and 2 TO 4 p. m.
Popular priees--l0, Is IS and 50 cents
Matinee prices-Children, 10 cents: adults,
% cents. No reserve.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
I BID.
Cool but pleasant.

Cool but pleasant.
Grippe is the prevailing disease at
present.
The masquerade at Collyer last Fri
day night is said to have Deen sue
cess.
Mrs. Larimer, who has been sick for
some time, is said to be slowly con-
valescing.
VIM. Riggs is reported quite sick
with the grippe. Has been confined
to the house for two or three weeks.
N. Redmond went to Wa-Keeney
last Saturday for lumber for his house
which he wants to occupy the first of
next month.
There is a peculiar disease among
the horses In this neck of the woods.
and nearly all are affected with it.
The only symptom is very dry harsh
cough.
Quite a number Of the young folks
made a visit to Miss Blanche Nc
Knight last Sabbath night and had Il
very pleasant time. JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
BROWNS CONFESSION.

Editor WORLD:
I'm miffed. 1 was in Judge Tun-
nell's Office and you gave il away 1
should have thought nothing of it if
I had not read 'sSmith's Confession"
in the Independent last week and
now I must 'fess up, too, so people
can see how it looks from the other
way.
will say that I felt alright, as 1
saw the county clerk and heard him
swear. 1 saw a sixteen year old
(teacher's) certificate on exhibition
but don't know why it was there. 1 saw
the gentleman who was not elected
superintendent by the people of Ire
go county. I saw one who edits the
Independent and does not do the
county printing by order of the Hon
orable Board of County Commission
ers. I saw another who holds re-
spOnsible position in the q. S. Land
office, for the present only. So, under
the circumstances, feel all right.
I wish to say that do not write to
insult or hurt the feelings of any one
as the Independent and WORLD both
find a welcome place in my home.
Respectfully,
| x. Y. z. BROWN.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
washinRton's Birthday.

The celebration of Washington's
birthday at District 80 was grand and
instructive. The program found in
1.-The Teachers World" was well rem
dered, and the school room was beau
tifully decorated with notices, flags,
and a fine life-size portrait of WASH
ington aItistically drawn on the
blackboard. A badge composed of
tissue ribbon with a Ratchet two
inches long, pinned on it, with the
date of February %, 1872 was worn
with pride by both children and par
entS.
patriotism and Honesty Reward
ed" was the moral taught by cele-
brating this day. Stirring patriotic
songs, after every selection, filled
each heart with happiness, and all
were glad they had come; so they all
resolved to visit District 30 (near Mr..
Hoatt's) on the evening of March 9Th,
for it will be the leading literary en-
tertainment of 1897; because it is the
combined efforts of the best talent of
four schools
Admission 10 cents for adults,
cents for all under IL years, except
under 5 years, who are free
Proceeds are to buy a library for the
school, All are invited.
/. B. GRAY, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Collyer Items.

We are pleased to see Hugh Elliott
and Emery CaSS able to he around on
our streets.
Mrs. Harlan is visiting with her
parents and friends near Wa-Keeney
this week.
VIM. Bower sold all his cattle forty
head-calves, yearlings and cows at
an average of about $40 per head.
School not in session this week
Prof. Harlan having gone to Salina to
attend session of the Grand Lodge a.
o. U. w.
The boys did not wrestle very hard
with the question for debate Satur-
day night. Don't be afraid boys, sail
in and stand up for Kansas.
The masquerade on Friday last was
a hummer-Ladies' Relief Corps TAX
ing in clearance of about So; exact
amount not know to US yet.
VIM. Bower left SUNDAY evening for
a trip through Oklahoma and south
eastern Kansas. His brother Fred,
who was teacher here few years
since, lives in Oklahoma.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
County Line Notes.

Moderating somewhat again.
Mrs. Herbert has been quite sick
lately.
John Herbert is fencing himself u
pasture
Revival meeting closed at Ridgway
Monday night.
Report says Frank Furbeck expects
to come home soon.
The Ellis joint keepers have com e
out of hiding again.
Commissioner Barclay is quite sick
with catarrhal fever.
The sick are all improving and some
OF them are up again.
Geese and ducks in large numbers
have been going north lately.
Henry Morton was taking contra cts
for millet seed Saturday at Ellis
Chas. Waterman has contracted to
have considerable breaking DONE
Several Riverside citizens were on
the streets Of Ellis last Saturday
Wheat that is on the stubble or
trashy ground is in fair condition.
Early wheat appears to be hurt but
can't tell to what extent. Late wheat
seems to be in good condition.
Report says that Mr.. Egger has
traded for John Lofiin,s wagon to take
Will; him TO Texas. RESIDENT.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Resort Of Big crrsk School.

Report for month ending February
20: Number Of days taught 81. Aver
age daily attendance 1892. Number
of tardy marks 5. Pupils neither alb
sent nor tardy, Gilbert Morell, Eddie
Morell. Absent but not tardy, Mar
tina Tetzloff, Grace Stranahan, John
O'Toole. Tardy once, not absent,
John Larimer. Visitors: w. F. Stran-
ahan, J. w. Spena, John Stradal, Mrs.
J. Tetzloff, Mrs. Jas. Wanda, Mrs. w.
F. Stranahan, Miss c. A. Stradal.
MILE STRADAL, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Our NeighbOr


L. Haug, trustee of Franklin town
ship, made a business trip to Wa-Kee-
ney this week.
The question:: Resolved, ssThat
Kansas Common Schools Should Have
Free Text Books Decided three for
affirmative.
There are some of our people who
are in sympathy with Cuba, and are
talking of going to assist in gaining
her independence.
Harvey Taylor is hauling corn from
Graham county and delivering it in
Ness county Ia distance of sixty milesl
for % cents per buShel.
Charley Rodgers would make coed
soldier. He had hand to hand bat
tie with a skunk, and after several
charges he captured it, and so claims
the victory. But some of his friends
think that his clothes smell like de-
feat.
Chas. Rogers. of district 80, shot an
eagle that measured seven feet four
inches from tip to tip OF wings, and
weighed twelve pounds. He also
caught five rabbits one day by slip
ping up and springing on them while
they we're sitting. This is feat that
| none but a Kansas boy can do.
In those days came John the Marcy
saying, repent We people who tell my
| SAD experience with nOS; Tor Inere
| is one cometh after me who is might
Ter than 1, who will doctor the man
that telleth it, not many days hence"
Well, the hog was loaded at Mr.. Lud-
tiers and the two gentlemen rode and
chatted merrily for eight miles. On
reaching home they put away the
team, and when they came to unload,
10! they discovered that the hog was
gone. They hitched the team again
and retraced their steps, six long and
mlly miles to Luther Garland'S. Then
they took a northeast course and in
the Smoky river bluffs they beheld
the swine once more afar off. Now,
John being fleet on foot, left the team
in care of the doctor and pursueth the
swine like Jehu, and soon he overtak-
eth him, and bringeth him nigh THE
the team, and The swine squealeth,
and squealeth, and while he loadeth
him, 10! the team snuffeth the air,
and runneth away and leayeth John
and the doctor who leteth the swine
go and pursueth the team, and taketh
the name of the Lord in vain, and il
they have not stopped they pursueth
it yet. (To be continued.)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Writes to His Former Tsaeher.
FAIRFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. 20,

FA1RtlELD, ILL.,, req. ~, 81.
Mr.. A. s. Peacock. Na-Keeney. Kan
DEAR SIR: 1 was looking through
the college directory to-day, and was
somewhat surprised to find that you
were county superintendent of TregO
county.
am at present going to Hayward
college in Fairfield. Will you please
write and tell me what branches be-
sides the common branches are re-
quired to get a first grade certificate?
In Illinois they are, Physics, Botany
and Zoology. What do they pay for
teaching in Trego? Here they pay
from $40 to S35 per month. If 1 can
get more in Kansas, than Can here,
l am coming west.
Yours respectfully,
HARRY MENKEMEYER.
Many of our readers will remember
the writer of the above letter which
we are kindly allowed to publish.
Harry's father was at one time in
business in Wa-Keeney.
Supt. Peacock frequently receives
letters from former pupils who have
become teachers or are in colleges and
universities preparing for lives of use
fullness. 1t is needless to say that
he is always glad to hear from them
and give help and encouragement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Notice.

Only 10 cents will admit you into
the grandest and most humorous, all
round, up to date entertainment you
ever attended, where experienced
commedians will render the latest
dramas on March 9Th, at school in
District 80. Bring some friend with
you, for after such excessive laughter
you may not be able to get home
alone. Come one, come all.
/. b. GRAY, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
notice.!

All persons are warned, under pen
atty of the law. not to hunt or fish on
Section 10 and the north half OF Sec
tion 80, Township IL, Range % west.
A. B. JONES,
w. S. HARRISON,
WILSON & BLAIR.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
G. G. BESTOR, Grocer.


Local Happenings.
Fresh pork at Bakers.
Picked pork at Bakers
Smoked hams at Bakers.
Subscribe for the WORLD.
Good fresh beef at Bakers.
Picked pigs feet at Bakers.
Court convenes next Tuesday.
Go to Diebo1d for your garden seeds.
Fresh oysters at Bakers at IS cents
per quart.
Rev. Hobbs revisited old scenes in
the county Thursday.
oLou Gleason received car load OF
potatoes on Thursday.
w. A. Eppler, the east side auction
eer, was in town Tuesday.
Good Early Ohio potatoes at Die
holds at IS cents per bushel.
f. s. Diebold received a car load OF
potatoes the fore part of the week.
DIR. Jones moved his Office into the
rooms over the dug store on Thurs
day.
Miss Ida Lawrence has fine line OF
spring millinery on sale at George 1,
Verbeck's store.
Eli McCullom, of Ogallan, and J. w.
Smith, of the Saline, will move to
Missouri shortly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
G. G. BESTOR, Grocer.

Quality outweighs all
other considerations here.
Quality cOuntS-for what
is the use of food if it
isn't GOOD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
Do You Know Hanna (?)

for the money?
Try it. Price reduced to Sc. 90 for
lump size at
VERBECK s. LUCAS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27

JOHN a. MEL SON,
AGENT FOR CLOSE BROS LAND co.
For choice bargains in lands give me call.
All kinds of business promptly attended to
for nOn-reSiQentS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-02-27
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

a. 8. JONES.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
wA-KEENEY KANSAS.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09
INGENIOUS MACHINE.
IT WILL PRINT YOUR RAILROAD TICKET
 WHILE YOU WAIT.

An Automatic Device That Saves Labor
 and Accur@oy-ussd In France and May
 He Adopted Here.
 For n long time the railroad oompa- lies have been endeavoring to find an economical, accurate and practical reg. ister. A most ingenious machine has just been invented, which manufactures, prints and cuts tho ticket automatically on one side while on the other side it registers tho number of the ticket, its destination and the price. A simple ad- dition of tho numbers lined on this band gives the total of the amounts which the receiver has registered during tho day.
 Every one knows that the tickets do- livered to the station masters are of diff ferent colors, according to their class and their destination and whether they are full fare, half rate or excursion. All the tickets are most carefully man ufactured, as they represent important sums of money From the manufactur- CT they are delivered to tho main office. and from there distributed over the  whole territory covered by the railroad company N can easily be seen that tho sligh test mistake in their manufacture would cause endless confusion. As each station is the object of a special fabrica- tion, as the name, the number and the point of departure are always printed upon it, it may be realized that an im- mense number of pieces of cardboard Is prepared.
 The manufacture and tho registering of such an enormous stock of small pieces of cardboard are so complicated that the companies really do not How just where they stand all the time Mistakes and frauds are daily commit ted, notwithstanding all the precautions taken. The machine which is here pre- sented has been invented with the idea
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09
General Markstr.

New York, Dec. z. FLOUR-State and western quiet, but stead fer; city mills patents, $5. 75a6 winter patents, s4.S0a5. 10; city mills clears, s5 +Oa5.60; winter straights, $4. 50a4.60.
 WHEAT-No. ? red opened steady and ad. vanced on a squeeze of December shorts and heavy clearances December, e5ssa9G54c. Jan uary, 9518a9619c.
 RYE-Quiet; No western, 5o1xc., c. 1. f.. Buffalo.
 CORN-No. quiet, but firm with wheat; December, il1sc. May, 8tssab894c. OATS-No. dull, but steady; track, white, state, 48aS4c. track, white, western, 28a34c. PoRK-stasdy: mess, $s. 25ae; family, SIC. 5Oa Il.
 LARD-steady; prime western steam, s4.6s nominal
 BUTTER-stead5; state dairy, laa2oc. state creamery, l4a24c.
 CHEESE-Steady; large, white, September. 44aS18c. small, white, September, 9a94c. EGGS-Quiet; state and Pennsylvania, 2ia 25c. western, s0a23c.
 SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining. 3ssc. cen trifugal. 96 test, 81sa3 516c.; refined firm i: crushed. 57sc.; powdered, 5 8l6c- TURPENTINE-Steadya at 32sza3S14c. MOLASSES-Steady; New Orleans, 28aSlc RICE-Quiet domestic, 414a814o Japan. bs 614c.
 TALLow-sseady; city, 8 5-lec.; country. e14a39sc.
 HAY-Quiet; shippins. sos4S0.; seed tA shotes, sOs7te.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09

Governor John William Griggs was born in Newton. Sussex county, N. J., July 10, 1S49. He was graduated from Lafayette college in 1868 and became law student in the office of Hon. Robert Hamilton at Newton. In 1871 he re- moved to Paterson, where he entered the office of the late Socrates Futile. He was admitted to the bar that year, and, together with Mir. Futile, formed the firm of Futile & Griggs. A few years later he opened an office on his own account. He was elected to the assembly in 1875 and was re elected two years later In the latter year the house was equally divided, and he became leader on the Republican side. and this brought him forward. He was renomi- mated for another term, but was de- feated.
 He was elected counsel to the board of freeholders of Passaic county and city council of Paterson. which offices he held until 1882 when he was elected tosthe state senate. He was reelected state senator and became president of the senate in 1886. He was delegate at large to the Republican national con- vention in 1888. In 1895 Governor werts of New Jersey offered MT. Griggs a place on the supreme court bench of that state, which he declined to accept. The next year he was elected governor of New Jersey.
 His wife was Miss l.. Elizabeth Trlce of Cleveland. He has two sons and four daughters.
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09
The aYnchronorraph.

Experiments with the synohrono- graph, recently conducted in England by the inventors of the system, Messrs Squires aud Crehore, arc reported as very successful In a test made over a line from London to Aberdeen and re- turn by underground cables messages were sent at the rate of $500 words per minute In another test a submarine cable I2o knots long was employed. Messages were transmitted in this case at the rate of l,300 words per minute
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09
M'KINLEY'S MESSAGE.
THE PRESIDENTS FIRST ANNUAL ADJ
 DRESS TO CONGRESS.
Currency Reform Is Strongly Recom- mended Phases of the Cuban Question Discussed-wants to Give Spain More Time.

Currency Reform Is Strongly Recom-
 mended Various Phases of the Cuban
 Question Discussed-wants to Give Spain
 More Time.
 Washington, Dec. 7.-President Mc- Kinley's first annual message was de- ivered at the opening of congress yes- serday, and much closer attention was given to its reading than Is usually &C., corded on such occasions.
 'The public questions" says the mes- sage, which now most engross us are lifted far above either partisanship' prejudice or former sectional differ ences. They affect every part of our common country alike and permit of no division on ancient lines. The extra ses- 'ion of this congress, which closed dur ng July last, enacted important legisla- ton, and while its full effect has not yet been realized, what it has already accomplished assures us of it's timeu- ness and wisdom. To test its permanent value further time will be required, and the people, satisfied with its operation and results thus far, are in no mind to withhold from 1t fair trial. Tariff leg station having been settled by the ex- Ira session of congress, the question next pressing for consideration Is that of the currency"
 Currency Reform Plans.
 In relation to the plans for the refor- nation of the currency, the message says:
 With the great resources of the gov- srnment and with the honorable exam ple of the past before us, we ought not 10 hesitate to enter upon a currency re- vision which will make our demand ob- ligations less onerous to the govern ment and relieve our financial laws from ambiguity and doubt. The brief review of what was accomplished from the close of the war to 1893 makes un- reasonable and groundless any distrust either Of our financial ability or sound- ness, while the situation from 1893 to 1887 must admonish congress of the inn mediate necessity of so legislating as to make the return of the conditions then prevailing impossible. There are many plans proposed as a remedy for
Connecticut western news., 1897-12-09
rr.,.urv to Saw. $40. 900 A Year.

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-Superintendent Kretz has notified 42 employees of the United States mint that their services would not be required after Dec. IS. The men dismissed were employed In the coining, refining and melting de- partments. The dismissals were the re. suit of Assistant Secretary of the Treas
 ury Vanderlip's recent investigation here and the desire of the treasury de- partment to save about $40 900 annually in the expenses of the Philadelphia