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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19
ToLERATION OR PUBLIC DUTY.

The people will have to tolerate
Peacock for eleven months mOre.-In-
dependent.
That's too bad but the directions
written by the supreme court say
stake it, The people can stand it if
the Independent can. They remem-
Der that that paper has abused the
county superintendent for eighteen
months and If they have any Interior
in the close of his term it is because
they hope the Independent will have
the decency to let up on a private cit
izen and give them rest. Mr.. p, in
common with FEW others, thought
that change in the management of
the Independent would be a material
improvement but if there has been a
partner of respectability added to it
he has so far been unable to control
the utterances of theepaper of which
he is the nominal head. BaSing his
hope on mutual amicable relations ex-
listing since the legal editor of our
contemporary first came here Mr.. p
lately expressed to US the belief that
Mr. Cox would treat him fairly, espec-
tally when the supreme court affirmed
his claim to public position and the
performance of it's duties. For the
life of rs we do not see how he can be
deceived any longer but he still in
sists that Cox may be unable to help
himself, that he should be commiser-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

The first person to inform Supt.
Peacock of his victory in the supreme
court, and congratulate him upon the
same, is a teacher belonging to the
opposing political party. MANY others
that their good will and good wishes
are genuine. Their interest in the
result seems greater than his as he
goes ahead in the discharge of mis-
duties without exultation and I'M
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

Joseph Jennings. the white faced
cattleman, of McCracken, was in town
Tuesday.-Independ
We believe Mr.. Jennings is ''white''
all over in every respect. That scared
look which our contemporary noticed
in his countenance was probably caus-
ed by the gentleman's desire to get
out of the clutches of the Independ-
ent ECONOMY and reform" with the
clothes on his back if not whole
purse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

To their sorrow, the gang have
found Uncle Josh wouldn't fall over
when he was looked at. We congrat-
Joshua Musgrave on his victOry.-In-
dependent.
So do we and ''Uncle JOSH is not
expected TO give us the county print
ing at the highest bid in return for
our good will. But Uncle Josh is not
the only victor who has sand enough
to win. We also congratulate Supt.
Peacock. Let the Independent be
equally generous where there is nc
hope of recovery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

Judge Courtney and Judge SHELTON
seemed to know more law than Judge
Rathbone, Judge Cox and Judge Tun:
nell. In fact, there is no doubt about
it because Judge Doster, Judge Allen.
Judge Johnson, of the supreme court,
and Judge Monroe, of the district
court, have said so without dissent
ing opinion. We nominate Uncle
Nathan Brown Tor county attorney
to run against Judge Cox and beat
him 200 votes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

w. J. Shelton hands us S1.00 on sub
Scription. The contest proceeding
was the most infamous outrage ever
committed in the name of Justice,
and those who perpetrated this fraud,
merit the supreme contempt of all
right thinking people.-Independe
The gentleman who organized those
contest courts and all his associate
judges are as highly honorable citizens
as we have in the county and their
proceedings" have been unanimously
endorsed by the supreme court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

''For the Republicans" is the way
the Independent announced Judge
Monroe's decisions in the contest
cases last March. 1t was an indirect
way of charging the judge with de-
Gliding on political bias and also, what
is more Important, it showed that a
partisan decision was just what the
Independent continued its struggle
to obtain. The recent decisions of
the supreme court are full exonera-
tion of Judge Monroe, although not
needed to convince honest men of his
integrity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

The Independent, last week, devot-
ed nearly two columns of space to
abuse Supt. Peacock. We hope every
citizen in the county will read it.
The editor says it is his ''editorial
page" and that it has nice "new
dress" but deceives no one into think
ing that new clothes gives him any
greater regard for decency. 1t is the
same old smell.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

Those taxpaying readers of the In
dependent who look at that paper to
save them fabulous sums by way of
needless expenditures curtailed and
especially in the matter of county
printing were given fresh proof last
week of it's answering fidelity to
their interests. BY turning to the
third and fourth columns of the third
page of its issue of Friday, February
IL, 1898, being No. 9, Vol. ,, they will
find considerable county printing"
of character never before charged to
the taxpayers of Trego county. Its
publication serves no purpose except
to enrich a paper which was started
and is kept alive only to rob the coun-
ty. This three columns at 10 per cent
of legal rates will cost the down trod-
den serfs and victims of the money
power in Trego county about s17.OO.
Its publication is apparently author
lied by an old law of 1877 which may
or may not be good law. Other coun-
ties and other papers have got
along without this printing. This
county and this paper have got along
some how for 20 years without this
printing (which is merely statement
of public Indebtedness and nothing
worse has ever happened than to have
everything to go Demo-pop. Now
that economy and reform are safely
saddled upon the county for two years
this old law is dug up to make the
reform effective and enable the peo-
pie to feel and appreciate the glorious
beauties Of the new order of things.
The credit of unearthing this benefi-
cent statute which brings liberty to a
suffering people is jointly attributed
to the county printer and the county
clerk whose royal highnesS will give
folks just what they have a mind to
and the people will have to take it.
Bring forth the timbrel and psalter,
the hautboy and harpsichord! Let
the people celebrate their escape from
thraldom. Let them shout and sing.
glory, nallejuah! The minions of plu-
| tocracy, and the shylocks, and the
great red dragon are dead-all dead
too dead to skin! WhOop La! Selah!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

The Independent says that Mus
grave had his day in the contest court
at a cost of 5000. Olson claims that
it cost him 5000. That makes total
of S4OO in the first court, alone. Pos
sibly it was all the same 200.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

We have talked with several popu-
lists who expressed their regret that
Mr.. Barclay lost his case and their
pleasure in the success of Mr.. Peacock
who they believe the best man for the
place and justly entitled to it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

ated. pitied rather than blamed, for
the cowardly position his associations
have forced him into. Conscious of
the rectitude of his own acts and in
tentions under trying circumstances
our superintendent is not uncharita-
BILE toward others in even worse plight
and the people, who know his courage
and ability, will conclude that he,
with them, tolerates such abuse only
because he has respect for himself and
them, and due regard for his posi-
tion and its duties. His patience
and forbearance is not due to any
other cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

mindful of the little, dirty filings of
the men who put up their money TO
defeat him. Their littleness is proven
by their chagrin over the loss.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19

Paraphrased lie from the Independ-
ent: If Musgrave were nominated for
commissioner. this fall Barclay would
beat him 300 out of total vote of 299.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-02-19
Saturday, February 10, 1898.

Our readers will notice that we
have a few words to say upon the mat
ter of contested elections, etc. We
refrained last week from making more
cision in the hope that all parties
would accept results in the same spirit
and do likewise. 1t was vain hope.
We are compelled to call things by
their right names.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
EPIDEMIC OF RABIES.
Mad Dogs Create Havoc Among the
Stock Near Crazy, N. ID.

Mad Dogs Create Havoc Among the
Stock Near Crazy, N. d.
Devils Lake, N. D.-Farmers north
and east of here in the vicinity of
Crary are very much alarmed over the
prevalence Of hydrophobia among
stock. About Aug. 6 several dogs in
different neighborhoods showed signs
Of rabies, ran across the country biting
horses, cows, sheep and other stock. re-
fusinS food and water, and were killed.
Several cases were Investigated by
District Veterinarian Crewe and pro-
nounced pure rabies. Among farmers
having stock bitten by dogs was o.
Anderson, seven miles east Of here
His little daughter was also bitten.
The stock all developed rabies. The
girl was sent to ST. Paul Thursday for
treatment, although symptoms Of RI.
bies had not yet developed. All dogs
in the county were ordered tied and
muZzlcd, and close watch is kept on
stock. Thirty or forty head Of stock
have already been killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Put Over n Day.

Lisbon, N. D.-The board of county
commissioners, which met here on
Tuesday for the purpose Of consider
ing bids for the erection Of a new court
house at Lisbon ran against a snag,
and concluded to receive bids until
noon of Thursday, as the official no.
tice published indicated that bids
would be received up to that time,
instead Of on the 18th, as understood
by the board, and so noted in the speci-
fications. Five bids have been al
ready received for doing the work, and
competition is said to be quite keen.
Three officials representing he
Northern Pacific Railroad company
appeared before the board Of county
commissioners with Il view Of settling
with thecounty, for the destruction
by fire Of Il wagon bridge across Bear
creek, near Verona, caused by the al
legged negligence Of section men in set
ting fire to grass near the line, which
spread, destroying the bridge in qucs-
ton, and considerable hay, etc,
owned by adjacent settlers. This was
long time ago, and negotiations have
been pending ever since. The com
pnny offered $500 and the county
wanted 500. The proposition of the
company will be probably accepted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Criminal Record,
An attempt to poison Agu!naldo was
frustrated last week.

An attempt to poison Agu!naldo was
frustrated last week.
At Java, ILL.,. seven business men
were indicted for refusing to act as
deputy sheriffs during the miners
riots. Thirty-siX miners We're indicted
for rioting.
George Bowman Of Bridgeport,
Conn. was murdered last winter in
Alaska. during Il terrible snow storm.
by companion named Johnson Of
Springfield, Mass, who was lost in the
storm.
DR.. Henry Otto Clauss, seventy-two
years Of age. committed suicide in his
uftice in New York by shooting. He
had large practice and was worth
$35o.OOO. The cause of suicide is not
known.
Word was received at st. Louis of a
desperate and fatal duel between Mate
Rart Davis and Charles Baker, the
Light Waterman on board the steamer
Mayllower. of the Diamond 10 line.
Both men are dead.
\ Polish christening at Banning, a
mining settlement near Uniontown,
Pa. ended in Il frce-for-all fight. in
which knives. pistols and clubs We're
freely used. One man was killed and
five others injured
William III. Madden. a barber of Jop-
lin. Mo-, was arrested yesterday at
lola. Kan. charged with bigamy.
-Four women claim him as husband,
one in Elgin. ILL.,. one in Joplin. one IN
Kansas City and one in Bronson. Kan.
The Elgin wife began the investigation
whiclN resulted in Madden's arrest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Sporting Notes.

Eliza Kennedy was knocked out by
Charlie Armstrong on the turf near
Lima, Ohio. About 1000 sports wit
messed the fight.
Tommy Ryan and Jack Bonner have
been matched for a twenty-fve-round
contest at tohe Lennox Athletic club
on Oct. -. This ought to make rat
Ting go.
A match has been made between
Jack DAILY of Baltimore and J. w. Gull
ran Of England, light-weights. The
fight is to take place before the ath-
letic club of Syracuse, n. Y. on Oct. II.
The Louisville Athletic club is trying
to arrange match between Jack DAILY
Of Wilmington and either Frank Bart
ley Of Chicago or Charley Johnson Of
Minneapolis. They will fight twenty
rounds, Oct. 8. DAILY and Burns were
easy.
Prof. w. r. DAILY, one of the most
noted life-savers of the United States,
for many years champion swimmer
and champion oarsman Of the Pacific
slope, in recent years well known in
theatrical circles. is dead in South Bos-
ton, Mass. Death was caused by pneu-
monia.
D. l.. Jordan, one of the best known
horscmen. trainers, and starters in the
West, died in the hospital at Butte,
Mont. from the effects of e wound re-
ceiyed Sept & at the Fountain road
house. Jordan became involved in q
dispute with a woman. Rosy" La
vetrc who shot him. Iayctra is under
arrest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

When we think of all the beauty
which human eyes seldom behold, but
see only often enough to know of it's
existence, I'VE gain new thought. Many
a brilliant sunset occurs in the far
oceans where no ships sail. Many a
wonderfully colored flower blooms in
the jungle where no human foot has
penetrated. Many a striking effect of
light and shade, or tender glow of
semi-twilight, or strange picturesque
formation of mist and Cloud, occurs
in the remote arctic regions, if what
returned explorers tell us is true. There
are many forms of beauty here upon
our earth of which we, it's Inhabitants
are almost unaware and which only
God sees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Foreign Notes,


The steamer Alfonso MI. sailed
from Havana for Spain with 1.2uo
passengers, mostly women and chill
dren, and 1000 sick soldiers.
Francois Gabriel Marchand. premier
OF the province of Quebec. has been ap-
pointed by President Faure of France
an officer of the Legion Of Honor.
1t is officially announced that Mons
P. Cambon. the Frenth ambassador at
Constantinople, has been transferred
to London, succeeding the Baron De-
courcel.
The Chinese government is increas-
ingly anxious regarding the northward
movement Of the anti-dynastic insur-
:ection, which has already entered the
Human province.
The queen regent Of Spain has
signed the DEGREES suspending Admiral
Montejo and granting pardon to con-
victs who fought as volunteers in the
war with the United States.
The London Daily Mail says the
Rothschilds will loan Spain e., 900, 900
or 100000 on the security of the
Almaden quicksilver Mines when the
treaty Of peace shall have been signed.
Count Stolberg- Weinigordt, Ger
man cavalry captain. has been ar
rested on account Of the death of Ser
geant Zeinarch from the effect Of a
sword cut behind the ear, inflicted by
the count for impertinence during the
recent maneuvers in Alsace.
The retirement Of Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador from the
active diplomatic service, would have
occurred Wednesday had not the for
eign Office, as already announced, ex-
tended his term of service until next
April.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Cullcd From the Tel
eEraph Reports The Notable
: Events Mt Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
From Warrington.

The war department. is advised that
Capt. c. a. Worden. of the Seventh in
fan1ry. died at Fort Logan. Col.
A committee of fifteen has been al
pointed to investigate the proposition
Tor a national university to he located
at Washington.
The treasurer of the United States
has mailed 27.516 checks. aggregating
$4,91O294. in payment Of the interest
due Oct. l on United States registered
per cent consols Of 1907. With notice
that they may be presented for immc
date payment.
The president has designated the
firm Of De Ford & Co. of Boston as
fiscal agents for the United States in
such portion of the Island of Porto
RICO as are now or may hereafter
come under the military direction OF
the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

Thaddeus Stevens was once engaged
in case before a judge noted for his
ignorance of the law. During the trial
the judge gave ruling which incensed
him. when, with both hands trembling
and his thin face Redeemed, he began
to tie up his papers. do l under
stand" asked the pompous judge,
that you are trying to show contempt
for this court?" mo, SIR" retorted
Stevens; Il am not trying to show
contempt for this court On the con-
trary, I am doing my best to conceal
it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Otherwise.

American troops for garrison duty in
Cuba will embark about Oct /.
Reports from the far South indicate
that the yellow fever is slowly gaining
hca'lway.
Former Gov. Swineford of Alaska
estimates the gold output Of Alaska
for this year at $15,0OO,OOO.
The eruption of Vesuvius. which is
hourly becoming more active. is caus-
ing great apprehension at Naples.
The Democratic committeeman Of
Iowa claim they will carry the Second,
Sixth and Eighth districts and posi-
bly, the Ninth.
The supreme council of the Scottish
jurisdiction met in annual session at
Cincinnati last week.
At the rate at which the movement
Of troops at Camp Wikoff is going on,
the end Of this week will see the camp
practically abandoned.
Col John S. Cooper Of Chicago will
organize movement for a national
park-game preserve and health resort
on the upper Mississippi.
Gov. Bloxham Of Florida has issued
call for a national harbor defense
convention. to assemble at Tampa.
Fla. Feb. s. 1899.
Josiah S. Lindsay. plumber ana real
estate operator Of New York. has filed
Il petition in bankruptcy. with assets
and liabilities of S37S.GOO.
Briggs Cunningham presented the
University of Cincinnati SGO.OOO for
an additional wing to the main build.
ing. corresponding to the Hanna hall.
Twenty Spanish vessels at Manila
American flag. ANA nulnuCr Of thr,.,
have now proceeded on cOA>ting vur.
ages.
The archbishop Of tho Philippines
expresses the hope hat lie islands will
10! remain in the control Of Spain. and
prnnorii"cs a rrcOnQucSt of the natives,
impossible.
The coal miners strike in the third
pool nj MCEOngHIcla CITY, Pa. is over,
and wnrk will be resumed in all pits
unnhn" II settlement Of the differences
by arbitration.
The evacuation of the outlying DIS
tricts in Porto Rico occupied by the
Spanish troops is going on smoothly.
The best Of feeling prevails between
the S,aiiiIrtlS ana Americans.
II. Gardner Chase. broker of Boston,
filed IL voluntary petition in insolvency
in tn" United States district court.
His liabilities amount to S4I,r9O. Of
which $1,000 IS secured. He has com
parHtivcly 20 assets.
\ cable message from DR. Krrn'Z.
of the European Union Of Astron"-
mrrs announces the discovery by
SrrnpIin OF I'ulkOwn Of Il Stnrlikc con
densn,ion III the center Of the nrb,l;l
Of Amhromcdn. If this Indicates n
change in the condition OF the well
known object the discovery will be OF
!uluUrlance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29


DR.. Elentcrs Be1anis, the Cuban
agent in Paris. is dead.
Dr.. Elantorcc Bctcancst, the Cuban
delegate in Paris, is dead.
Lewis l.. Haupt president of the
North American Life Assurance com
pany of Philadelphia. died at Lancus-
ter, Pa.
DR.. Samuel Elliot, former president
Of Trinity college. Hartford. Conn. is
dead at beverley. Mass. aged seventy
eight years
John Sherman is suffering from an
acute attack Of bronchitis at his resi-
dence in Washington. His condition
is not serious ..
Capt Marshall G.. Rice. former may
or OF Jacksonville, Fla. who has been
at Saratoga. y. y. three weeks, died
of Brjght's disease
Gen. Grccly. upon relieving the men
Of the Fourteenth company Of the vol
unteer signal corps from active duty
complnncnted them highly.
+. d. Looms. United States minister
to Venezuela. was Il passenger on board
The steamer AbytlnS. which arrived N
New York from Venezuelan ports.
AT Boston. Rev Edward Everett
iiair preached to the grand lodge |. o..
O. f.. and said that peace and good
will was the lesson to be drawn from
the late war.
Maj. T.. +. Girarlry, n Confederate
veteran aged seventy years. died ut
laducAli. ky. H. was born In France
and spent most Of his life ut Augusta.
Ga.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29
Accidental Hnppcninrs.

Seven buildings in Elmwood, N. T.,
were burned to the ground aud two
men We're burned to death recently.
An Englishman named Binns, and a
guide who accompanied him, while
making the descent of the Aguille de
Charmose. in the Alps, fell, and both
We're killed.
Chevalier NJ. Proskowetz. acting
chief consul Of Austria Hungary. at
Chicago, was killed by railroad
train in Fort Wayne, Ind, while en-
route to New York.
Seven buildings in Elmwood, four
miles from Syracuse N. Y, were
burned to the ground, and two men,
Frank Harvey and George Strauss,
We're burned to death.
A Spanish rifle which William
Hickey did not know was loaded went
off while he was carrying it from the
transport Saratoga, at the Brooklyn
dock, and the man was killed.
Three pesons were drowned by the
capsizing Of a boat in the Connecticut
river off Moramus, Conn.,, the victims
being Patrick Kelly, age 26; William
A gas explosion occurred in the slope
coal mine at Lisbon, Ohio. John Con-
nelly was killed. The remainder Of the
night shift had a narrow escape. The
mine is on fire half a mile from the en-
trance.
Mrs. John D. Archbold, wife of John
D. Archbold, one of the Standard Oil
magnates, was badly injured in a col
lision in Broadway, Tarrytown. Her
two daughters, Miss Anna and Miss
Fannie, were with her, but they es-
capped with few scratches.
George Huntsetter, an American
trapper, and companion, who left
Wabigo, Man., last Christmas, for the
Northern wilds, have not been heard
Of since, and are supposed to have per-
ished. It is reported that they were
murdered by Indians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

A moral man picks out moral laws
for his guidance through life and never
deviates from his prescribed
course. Many people carry veneer
Of morality so far as general external
appearance and regular church attend
ance are concerned, but they lack the
stability of character and principles
OF the real moral man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

The best characterization made of
American sailors in this war was that
OF Fighting Bob" Evans, when he
said, so long as the enemy showed
his flag they fought like American sea-
men: but when the flag came down,
they were as gentle and tender as
American women That deserves to
become classic, partly because it is
eloquent, and partly because it is true.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-09-29

The dedication of a monument to
Francis Scott Key in his native city
was chiefly a tribute to the man who
wrote The Star-Spangled Banner"
The memorial likewise honors one
who wrote to his friend, John Ran
dolph of Roanoke: II agree with you
that the state of society is radically
vicious and that it is there the rem
edy is to be applied. Put down party
spirit; stop the corruptions of party
elections; legislate not for the next
election, but for the next century,"
Few statesmen are poets, and perhaps
it is we'll that prose writing lawmak-
ers are in the large majority Key,
however, showed a spirit worthy of
high craftsmanship when he wrote the
sentences quoted, which are almost
sufficient to entitle him to be called an
early reformer of the republic.