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The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Cuba is a hot place during the rainy
season, but our soldiers have at least
the pure air of heaven to breathe. But
think of the poor fellows who are non
com batants on our warships in Cuban
waters The mechanics, and particn-
larIy the men who pass coal to the
furnaces, have parts to perform quite
as dangerous as any in the service, and
that under conditions of discomfort
which people on the land cannot real
ize. And when the victory is won they
have not even the glory OF the achieve
ment to console them.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12
Sublime Pore Much Impressed.

Constnntinoplc Aug. THE Porte
on Friday replied to the American de-
mand for compensation for losses sus-
tained by American subjects during
the Armenian massacres. The reply is
the same as that given the other pow
crs. rcpUdiating all responsibility for
the losses.
In the course Of the farewell audi
ence of DR.. j. Il. Angel. the retiring
American minister 10 Turkey, the Sui
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The queen regent ought to be per-
mitted to abdicate. leaving the throne
temporarily in the hands of Alfonso's
sister. Those who recall the flight OF
Eugenie and other royal unfortunates
know that mob in monarchical
country is a beast with thousand
claws and no soul. The lady proposed
is better fitted for the sacrifice, and
she should have it if she wants it. As
the girl remarked at protracted meet
ing, so may say Christina in this
emergency-"I know my fine bonnet
is dragging me to perdition, so l will
take it off and give it to my sister"
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

It is hot, men say, and most uncon-
Portable. Yes, but the grass Is green.
the roses in bloom, and all nature re-
joicing in the luxuriance of fullest light
and life. 1t is usually hot in busy
workshops, especially engine-rooms,
and the summer is the workshop and
engine-room of the year, in which lie
done the work and accumulated the
energy that are to carry us through the
winter season of idleness and death.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The man who shot at Blanco at a
distance of only n few feet and merely
wounded him deserves the death he
will undoubtedly get. If to blunder is
crime. what must be the verdict in
the case of soldier who half misses
such an opportunity as that? 1t seems
from further information that the man
never shot at the general at all. Very
we'll. Shall he be boiled in oil?
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

tan referred to the war between tine
United States and Spain. He said he
was much impressed with the naval
operations and the terrible execution
of American guns and had ordered the
purchase of similar guns for Turkey.
DR.. Angel is to be succeeded by Mr..
Strauss of New York.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The advantage a millionaire has
over workingman is that he may as
sumo the others part. The working
man cannot play. the millionaire. Some
amusing incidents are told in Harper's
Weekly of patriotic youths who have
given up lives of ease and pleasure 20
work and live like any common sailor
in the naval reserves. One of them
was lately swabbing down the deck
under the supervision of an old tar
who exclaimed: by George! there's
a fine yacht. Do you know who she be-
longs to, young feller?' Rather
drawled the militiaman; she belongs
to mel"
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

London. Aug. S.-The Madrid corrc
spondcnt of the Daily Mail, telegraph
ing Sunday. says:
"'rhc answer of the Spanish govern
mcni declares that Spain cannot dis
ruSs the American proposals. but only
accepts them because they are imposed
on her by force. Only II few unset
tied changes in the American demands
were asked for. and it is how expected
that President Mckinley will refuse
them.
"a commission composed of Span
iarls and Americans will decide the
question of the Cuban debt, the dates
and manner of evacuating Cuba and
Porto Rico. and the protection of Span
iards and Spanish interests in these
places. The commissioners will also
decide whether Spain is 10 he allowed
10 withdraw her artillery and the re-
naindcr of her arms and ammunition
from the colonies. while the question
of the future of the Philippines will be
settled by the same body. Tine treaty
will he signed subject to approval by
the Cor,cs. which will be convokcd i'm
mcdiately. The Cabinet council to-
night will appoint Spanish commission
ers 10 meet the Americans To arrange
for the future of the Philippines and
other details.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Perhaps some people do not know
that the sphinx got its reputation for
being very wise by keeping its mouth
shut for 5000 years.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

1t is rumored that Spain will issue
a new map of her possessions after the
war-that is, If she has any posses
sions left.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The kaiser proclaims himself not on
ly the head of the army but the head
OF the theatre. Will it be long before
he becomes the head of the church?
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

lionaire father why his daughters lord
ly husband is called His Highness.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Lots Of old soldiers get half-shot ev-
cry pension day.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The actions of n 13-inch gun speak
louder than words.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The only way some married people
manage to avoid quarreling is by re-
fusing to make up.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

It's far easier to purchase old jokes
in the comic paper than 1t is to sci
them.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Spaniards will kindly observe tina
this is also a nation of government
bondholders.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Mr.. Mansfield is too good an actor
to waste his life in the production o
a prolonged whine.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

When man is swamped in specula-
tion a lot of wreckage comes to the
surface.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

in the country would patrotically for
get for the moment all personal and
party considerations and cordially and
disintcrcstcdly endeavor to assist the
government in its difficulties"
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

London. Aug. S.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times. tclegraphing
Sunday. says:
"To-dny, all the best authorities
agree that the government has decided
to accept the American conditions. The
American reply to Span's request for
explanation reached Madrid Friday
evening. The text has not been given
out. but 1t is known that 1t brought
little consolation.
president Mckinley turned Il deaf
ear to the suggestion that Porto Rico
might be left to Spain and compensn-
tion gotten elsewhere.
"Regarding the Philippines the reply
was not altogether satisfactory. but II
was of such Il nature that there was
no longer any necessity for postponinG
n decision on the main question.
Meantime Scnor Sngnstn's cxtcn-
sive consultations seemed to leave no
doubt that the nation wants peace. /
do not mean 10 say that all declared
this in plain language. On the contra
ry. there was Il good deal of reticencc.
Some persons had more or less clearly
expressed the idea that the best men
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Consistency may be Jewel, but 1t Is
apt to have an alum flavor.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

About 80 per cent. of peoples con
versation Is of no earthly use.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

The old topper sees some queer things
coming thro' the rye"
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Only truthful man knows how
much he lies.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Professional jealousy plays havo
with many professed friendships.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12
SPAIN HAS YIELDED.
HER ANSWER ON THE WAY
There Are supposed to Bc Some Minor
Concessions Asked for-Details VIII be
Known Tuesday.

Madrid, Aug. 10 p. m.-The Cab
met council terminated after having
completely approved the reply to the
United States, which. ii is said, nc
cepts the American conditions.
The reply will be telegraphed to
Senor Leon Y Castillo, the Spanish
ambassador to France. tonight so that
NJ. CnmbOn, the French ambassador mt
Washington, will receive it tomorrow.
The government is fully convinced
that the note will be satisfactory to the
Washington government, and that n
suspension of hostilitics will be its
immediate consequence.
The Springfield herald., 1898-08-12

Judge Carey has received assurances
of the attendance of distinguished sci
cntists who are Interested in irrigation
and kindred interests from all parts of
the country. At the close of The CON
grcss the Whcatland colony will be
visited. where perhaps the best exam
pie is afforded in the West of what may
be accomplished by irrigation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Something About tie Past and Pres
ent of Wa-Keeney.

Wa-keeney, July S.-The Union
Pacific depot here, built of white
magnesia stone of Trego county, is
one of the largest on the line 1t was
erected in 1879 at a cost of $1,000. j.
+. Keeney and y. E. Warren, Chicago
capitalists who came to Wa-Keeney
in its Infancy to boom the town and
county. contributed $1,000, and the
Union Pacific furnishing 81 900. The
5 ructure has been badly cut up,
t lere being no less than 500 names cut
in the blocks of stone as high up as
one could reach, and representing
nearly all the states. July /, 1879,
Governor st. John spoke from the
depot here to an immense throng. ~
that time and for several years later
Wa-Keeney had a population Of from
1000 to 1920, and the daily receipts Of
the railroad company were larger than
any town west of Topeka, except Sa-
lima. Frequently as many as 100 pas
sengers got off the trains here daily,
looking for locations.
Messrs. keeney and Warren bought
upwards of two townships of land.
and laid out the towns of Wa-Keeney.
Collyer and Ogallah. Keeney was the
first member Of the legislature from
Trego county. and later he was going
to make the race of his life for COVER
nor The boom del ont. and his am
bition to be governor never material
lied.
The population of the town dwin-
died down to about 500, and they are
the happiest and most eontented pee
pie one would see in this section of
Kansas. Good schools and churches.
magnificent court house. two news
papers, prosperous set OF business
men, and the seat of the government
land office, are what one will find in
Wa-keeney to-day, while Trego coun-
ty had the largest acreage of wheat
and produced more bushels than ever
before in her history. Topeka State
Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
A Remarkable Cure Of Chronic Di-
dTrhGoa.

In 1862, when L served my country
as private IN Company y. 161tii
Pennsylvania Volunteers, / contract
ed chronic diarrhRa. 1t has given me
great deal of trouble ever since. l
have tried dozen different medicines
and several prominent doctors with
out any permanent relief. Not long
ago a friend sent me sample bottle
OF Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and after that /
bought and took 50-cent bottle: and
now can say that l am entirely cur
ed l cannot be thankful enough to
you for this great remedy, and rec
ommend it to all suffering veterans
If in doubt write me. Yours CRATE
fully HENRY STEINBERGER. Allen
town, Pa. Sold by Jones * Gibson
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

It is always gratifying to receive
testimonials for ChamberIain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and
when the endorsement is from ply
stefan it is especially So There IS
10 more satisfactory and effective
remedy than Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
writes DIR. r. E Roby, physician and
pharmacist. of Olney. Mo-: and as he
has used the Remedy in his own fani-
ly and sold it in his drug store for six
years, he should certainly know. For
sale by Jones < Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Notice forPublication-No. HOS.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney. Kansas,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his inten-
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the | ;.
Land Office at Wa-keeney. Kansas, ON sep
TENDER 10. 1898. viz:
Thomas Walsh.
Homestead Entry No 2l538. for Lots ] and
and the south half of the northeast quarter
of section +. township Il south. range . west
He names the following witnesses - prove
his continuous residence upon and cultlNa-
ton of. said land. viz:
Francis G. Swiggett. William Bower. Pat
rick J. GubhinS and Jesse w Hickman; all
of COllyer, Kansas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Contest NOfice---No. 1879,
OF THE INTERIOR.
ILN-1-.,Lc1, -, 4 ~. 4 ~ LlL-r.r .. .,

W a. 4NCGHCy- iAetiI-, - lIiit 1000
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Ellis G. Me
Williams. contestant. against Timber
Culture Entry No. 1875, made Sep
TENDER %, 1887, for the northeast
quarter Of section 4, township Is
south, range "a. west OF the 9th u. NJ.
by James Aitken, conteStee, in which
it is alleged that the said James Ait
ken died inteState on or about the
day of - within three years
after making said entry and left sur
ViVing him as his only heirS-at-laW
each of age of more than p years.
time and his said heirs and legal rep
cause said land, or any part Of it, to
be planted to trees. tree seeds or cut
tings At any time during or since the
seventh year of entry: that the said
land is devoid OF trees and has been
since prior to seventh year of entry:
sale parties are hereby notified to APP
pear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'clock
Il. IN. on August 20, 1898, before the
Register and Receiver at the United
States Land ONCE in Wa-keeney.
Kansas.
The said contestant having. in prop
er atfidavlt, filed June u. IS9S. set
forth facts which show that after due
due diligence, personal service of this
notice can not be made. it is hel eby
ordered aud directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publica-
tion. l. T. PURCELL,
Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
ALFRED SPEER.

Pioneer Of and
imported
and planted vineyards Valley N The soil
to
Speer's New Jersey Vineyards
where
and \
These CT Spcers that have owed flavor
course OF years OF nn9 the choicest in this country and
only obtained paying higher
rom western NJ spee deems it necessary for healthy
with this object he keeps his several
sale The reputation OF Speers valuable medicinal and
family wine around world
Druggists sell Speer's Wines and Brandy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
There Is No {? About It.

no question indeed with those who
have used it, but that Foley's Kidney
Cure is absolute reliable for all Kid
dey diseases Jones & Gibson
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Catlartic, the most Won
detffl medical tiiseo1 cry of tie age, peas
ant and refreshing TO the TASTE, act gently
and positively on kidneys. liver aud boWe4s,
cure bsaaiaclie. lever, ialiinal sonstlnallon
and biionsness. Please buy amt Try n box
of c. c. G. to-day; ~ ~ 80 cents Soiu and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
PORTRAITOF ADMIRAL DEWEY

a fine photographic portrait of Adj
miral Dewey, tile Hero of Manila
12N16 inches, has just been issued by
Popular Publishing Co., of Indiana
polls, Ind. Agents wanted. Send y
cents in postage for sample mailed Sc
curely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Timber Culture Final Proof Notice for Pub
fication. No. 11175.

United States Land Office
Wa-keeney. KANSAS June ii, ISIS
Notice is hereby given that Lloyd F.
Lee has filed notice Of intention to make
fnaI nroof before Register and Receiver OF
the Z. :. Land Office at Wa-keeney- Kansas
on Saturday. the 18th day of august ISIS on
Timber Culture Application No 14f2O for
the southeast quarter OF section no d. IN
township No. 10 south. range No . west
He names 5 Witnesses: 49,,
Amos J. Heaton. jefferson D. Settles W III
lam T. stowe and james :. smith; all OF
Ransom. Kansas.
l. T. PURCELL: Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

The editor OF the Evans City, Pa.
Globe, writes, zone Minute Cough
Cure is rightly named. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies fail
ed 1t cures coughs. colds and ali
throat and lung troubles. Jones &
Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Recipes For The Curious Gnd The Bilious, Good
For Body QAd Soul.

Beggs' Eye Salve will cure infiamed
or weak eyes. Nothing better. Try
it. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
TRANS MISSISSIPPI AND INTERNA-
TIONAL EXPOSITION.
Omaha. june 1-Nov. I, 1893.

Omaha. June 1-Nov- 1, 1893
Greatly reduced rate via the Union
Pacific to Omaha for the Exposition.
The superb equipment and quick
time of the Union Pacific makes it rhe
line to c maha and the Expo
sition.
For advertising matter, tickets and
full information, call on
Z. z. BRADSHAW.
Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
QUICK RELIEF FOR ASTHMA.

Foley's Honey and Tar is guaran-
teed to give prompt relief in all cases
of Asthma. Do not class this with
other medicines that have failed to
give relief Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Spain doesn't need any coal Youl
Uncle Samuel is making it warm
enough for her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Dyspepsia Cured. Shiloh's Nitali-
ger Immediately relieves Sour Stom-
ach, Coming up OF Food Distress, and
is the great kidney and liver remedy.
Sold by Jones s. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

The requirements of a medicine are
to tighten the burden Of pain and
cure. This brings us to the question
of remedy. and Tabler's Buckeye Pile
Ointment is the only remedy for blind
bleeding or Drotruding Piles that is
endorsed by physicians. Cures the
most obstinate cases. soc. Jones &
Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

BY Jeye the stranger and the poor
are sent. and what to these we give to
Joye is lent.-Homer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

The law is without depth to those
who, without heed, do plunge into it
Shakespeare.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Thousands of persons have been
cured OF piles by using DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t heals prompt
~ and cures eczema and all skin dis
eases. 1t gives Immediate relief
Jones s. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Gentleman is term that does not
apply to any station, but to the mind
and feelings in every station. Tai
fourd
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
DON'T STOP HEEL

He has bad attack of collie and.is
making for Jones & Gibson's drug
store after a bottle of Foley's Collie
cure 25c. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Every oncein while. some old man
who is said to have one foot in til
grave, sees a pretty girl, pulls his foot
out, and gets married.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
end Diarrhga Remedy always affords
prompt relief. For sale by Jones s
Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Seems it str@ nge uhuJ tnou shouldst
live forever? Is it less strange that
thou shouldst live -ali?-Youn-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
LAND FOR SETTLERS.
western Kansas Has 100000 Acres
Open 10 omeSleaders.

Wa-Keeney. July This land dis
trict embracing the counties of Rush.
Ness, Lane. Scott. Wichita, Greeley.
Ellis. Trego, Cove, Logan and Wal
lace and the south tier of townships
of the counties of Rocks, Graham.
Sheridan, Thomas and Sherman. yet
contains about 1,5O0 quarter sections
of vacant land which is open to home
stead. Besides the Wa-keeney dis
trict also contains i large number of
homesteads and timber entries which
have been abandoned. The district
is situated in a section of the state
which is this year raising the largest
wheat crop ever raised in the history
Of the settlement of any county in
the district. The entire district is
inviting. more so this year than ever.
and every dealer reports more farm
machinery sold than in any previous
year.-Topeka State Journal
Brown onfound it. There's that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

''Smith is quite a great gun. now.
isn't he?''
well, he's large bore.-Pick-ETe
Up
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
if it fails to Cure. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Billiards. Snow Liniment is the
most penetrating Liniment in the
world. 1t cures pain and Inflammation
of all kinds quicker than any other
known remedy. Price, Soc. Every
bottle guaranteed. Jones s Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

II think DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye is the finest preparation on the
market for piles" So wites john G.
Dunn, of Wheeling, w. Va. Try il
amp you viii think the same. 1t also
cures eczema and all skin diseases.
Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
What Dr.. A. g. Salter SAYS.

BUFFALO, \. Y.-GentS:- From my
personal knowledge. gained in observ-
ing the effect of your Shilohs Cure in
cases of advanced Consumption, an
prepared to say it is the most re-
markable Remedy that has ever been
brought to my attention. 1t has GER
tainly saved many from Consumption.
Sold by Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

What is a phenomenon, Uncle Bill?"
"a phenomenon is a small boy about
your size who never bothers anybody
Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

-
E
VAT 70 b. RoDDE
large OF IRON make impossible to wagons
they called and enough for twenty persons to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

There is no remedy equal to Her
bine for the cure of constipation, sick
headache, Indigestion, vertigo. loss of
memory, uncertain appetite, unrest
ful sleep or skin eruptions. If you
want i perfect tonic for the liver.
Herbine will not disappoint YOU
Jones 4 Gibson. i
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

She-Am L first in your affections,
James?
He-Yes, darling: You know I've
sold my Chicago News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

BILL see that the elephant has 70
fewer than 10000 muscles n histTunl1.
Jill-Weli. it must be d pretty well
filled trunk.-Yonkers Statesman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16
Salt Lake City. Utah.
BEaGs MIRO. Co.

Salt Lake City. Utah.
BEeGs NIFG. Co.
As general thing | am down on all
kinds of patent medicines, but am
happily disappointed after a trial of
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup among my
customers and patients. 1t relieves
all throat and lung difficulties at once
Jones i Gibson.
IT, f. OGDEN, NJ. d.
Mrs. Church-Did you ever catch
your husband flirting?
Mrs. Gotham-That's the way did
catch him.-Tit-BIts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Tom-Why do you always leave
Maude's before IL O'Clock?
Dick-So her father can't kick.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Brown onfound it, There's that
mosquito again. Smith-Well, don't
slap your face like that He'll take it
for an encore.-Puck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-07-16

Every singer in quartet can point
out three good reasons why the organ
ization isn't. perfect.