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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

The new County officers took
their places on Monday and began
their work. District clerk Knoche
received the books, papers. bonds
etc, of the Court of Mr. Drelllng
and received lots of congratulations
from many callers.
County Superintendent Meier
was congratulated bv hosts of his
friends and his selection of teach
ers examiners warmly approved.
Probate Judge Miller received
the records of his Office and lots of
welcome back to the old place be
held 10 years ago He looked
the same good old man he did in
those days,
Co. Commissioner Grlese came
prepared for his new term and the
people were satisfied they would
get 3 years mole of his straight.
honest work for the county.
Janitor Pete Stabb busted and
swept up brighter than ever. insls
ted on everybody having a char,
and pat IN extra shovel OF coal on
the fire.
Printer Freese received again
the many conoratulations and new
subscribers 10 the Official paper,
and entertained his friends with
the latch string ALWAYS open
Co. Physicians Kldd & Middle
kauff agreed to keep the poor and
necdY well and happy even if they
had to use bread pills & castor oil.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

Baratone Jim ha- gone to 1ope
ka, Adkins is to move to the out
side world and Uncle George Zeig
Ter has hung up his fiddle & bow
all because Ike Zeigler has receiv
ed the sheet of music he lately cap
turcd In the K.C. lottery and is
nightly practicing 1t reads:
Hold the fort for am coming,
Hold the fort, I say,
And now little baby, don't you cry,
Papa win be Sheriff, by and by,
Next fall viii surely force me In.
The fate points that way, sure as sim
But the friends of Miss. Cox.
daughter of George III. cant see
what good to her is the $1,000 life
insurance policy she drew. IF she
lives it Is useless, If she dies she
wont be here 20 enjoy it.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
The FREE PRESS
the Official paper
of the county
for another year.

Having received $500 worth OF
legal printing for $50 the past year;
and finding that the FREE PRESS
goes to every part of the county
and is generally read, Mr. Giiese
moved that the contract with the
FREE PRESS be renewed for an
other year, and it be the Official
Paper of the County. and the
motion was carried.
So all official County notices tax
list and the Commissioners pro-
ceedings will be found in the
FREE PRESS for another year
The Commissioners will accept
our thanks Tho $50 will paw the
typesetting and the FREE PRESS
is ready to help reduce the taxes
and contribute its share as the
county paper
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
25 PER CENT OFF ON
ALL SUITS AT WANN'S.
BOND STAMPED.

The County commissioners have
approved of the Bonds which were
filed by the County AID township
officers on which the required soc
revenue stamp has been affixed.
Those that were not stamped
were laid over and if not stamped
before the next meeting some one
else will be appointed to the places.
So best come in at once and put
a Revenue stamp on your official
Bond as the law requires.
Beggs' Hair Rcnewer.-The old
reliable halr restOrer and Invigora
tor, for over 80 years the leader In
Its line. If you give 1t a trial you
will recommend it to your friends.
Sold at Farley's Drug stole.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

ApD0I71tme7st dS AdmsnSstrGtor.
Ist published Dec 81, 1898
State of Kansas. Ellis Co. IS.
In the Probate court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of
Nathan REED, deceased
Notice Of Appointmeet.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of
administration have been granted to
the undersigned on the estate of
Nathan Reed, deceased, late of said
Go, by the Hon.. the Probate court of
Ellis county Kansas, dated the 18th day
of Dec. A D, 1888. Now all per-
sons having claims against the said
estate, are hereby notified that thew
must present the same TO the under
signed for allowance within one year
from the date of said Letters. or thev
may be precluded from any benefit Of
said estate; and that If such claims be
not exhibited within years after the
date Of said Letters. they shall be for
ever barred.
Harry C. Freese.
Adm. OF the estate of Nathan Reed.
deceased,
gsSd Dsc. 8 1875. ass-dasasss =.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
Entertainment.
Well worth seeing
Only 10 cents.

Another entertainment IS being
given at the Opera House every
evening this week and Monday and
Tuesday of next. DR.. BowIes.
with an excellent troupe. two most
excellent darkev commedians, one
OF the finest vlol,nist ever in our
town, while the slight of hand
mesmerism and spiritualism of the
artist was wellworth the admission.
Many different instruments were
PLAYED on and an enjoyable enter
tainment given for 10 cents.
Our country readers should come
IN and enjoy it, the town folks are
sure to 60 every night.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
County warrants,

Interest Ceases Feb, 1st 1899.
Notice Is hereby given, that all
registered Ellis County Warrants
register number 626 to 1917, must
be presented to me for payment on
or before Feb. 1st 1899 Upon
failure of the parties holding any
of such warrants the interest will
cease on the day above mentioned.
PHILIP JACOBS,
Co. Treas of Ellis Co, Kas
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Taxes must be paid at once. The
law provides that where taxes on
Personal property renain unpaid
the treasurer SHALL between the
10th and 18th davs of January is
sue warrants to the sheriff for col
lection of the same with all costs
and fees Pay now and save that
cost. PHILIP JACOBS
County Treasurer
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
Teachers examination

The next regular quarterly ex
animation of candidates for Teach
ers certificates IN Ellis county will
be held in the Public school house
In Hays on Saturday. Jan 2Sth
at s a m.
ALEX. MEIER, Go. Supt.
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and Interest will cease on the
same after january 26th 1899.
@. II. Grass, I0aonshap treasurer,
Hays, Kansas, Jan 10, 1899
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

Mrs. John Stetler of Smokey hill
started Wednesday for her home
in Eastern Kansas.
Our Steve Osborn has been
elected Speaker cf tha House in
this session of the Legislature
Hnrrah for our Steve.
DR.. Snyder reports ii 10 lb bow
has appeared at John O'LaughIins
home in Buckeye township.
The genuine Round Oak can be
found only at
GEO. PHILIP 6 Sons.
25 per cent off on
all overcoatS at
C. M. Wann' S.
Dave Taylor IS taking a month
vacation and trip to Havana.
Mr.. Alexander from Ellrs IS at
the depot while Dave is away.
This Office has secured another
customer homestead in 1915
and also young John Hall his new
homestead in 1915.
Monday morning District Clerk
knoche fixed his seal to the first
homestead papers in his term.
Billy Morgan, the kid editor of
the Hutchinson paper, captured
the State Partnership at the Repub
ilcan caucus
Farmer John McGIone was in
this week and reports the wheat
fields in good condition and pros
poets good for another big crop
next July,
DE. and O.E McDonouge are
closing out their affairs here and
going to Southern California soon.
25 PER CENT OFF ON|
ALI. STTTS AT WANING
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
Farm for sale.

A 160 acre farm, 10 miles south
west of Hays, all good farm land,
100 acres in wheat, splendid well,
fish pond and stone milk house
over spring, 2 story stone house,
barn and blacksmith shop.
Price reasonable on easy terms. or
on wheat payments. Call on or
Address ISRAEL GRENELL
Havs P q.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
The Masonic fraturnlty gave
their annual banquet Thursday.
BIG creek N8rzg21ss Gs7etS j.,

Interest Ceases Jung 26th 1893.
Notice is hereby given that Big
creek township, Ellis county, Kan
sas has money on hand ard pre-
pared to pay the following town,
shin warrants.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
Interest ceases,

CSqy Of Hays, Kansas, WarTnnts.
Notice is hereby given that the
City of Hays has the money on
hand and is prepared to pay the
following City warrants. VIZ:
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
25 per cent off on
all suits at Wann' IS.

The City OF Hays and the Big
Creek scrip is so valuable, drawing
6 per cent interest, holders wont
bring in tor payment and as trea-
sure Grass has the money he has to
advertise to stop interest.
This week the President gave
F.M. Lockard the Norton Post
Office and j. N. Morgan the Osborn
city. Next week will likely come
HAYS. A letter from Washington
says there is no change IN the
situation and j IL Downing Will
be named,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

OR. BOW LES
reads Kidney and Liver troubles
at sight and guarantees cure
for 81. Call and see him.
CONSULTATION FREE.
H National Kidney e Liver
Cure" is guaranteed to cure in
EVERY CASE or money refunded
by the National state bank of
Bloomington, Illinois
For sale by ALL DRUGGISTS.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
The Sunday school of the
M. q. church of HAYS

AhO AcOhAob oOuOO1 VI lAO
M. b. church of Hays
on Thursday evening, Jan 10Th at
z o'clock in the Baptist church
will have their Pennv gathering
with the following program:
Song, Prayer. Anthem.
Opening address by Rev. Jourdan
Recitation Pearl Wood,
Song by children,
Recitation Pearl Jcslin,
Duet by Young Ladies.
Collection of Pennies.
Song Boys Quartette
Collection,
Recitation Beulan Bell,
Song by the congregation.
Everybody cordially invited.
20 CENTS GIVEN aWdY,
Cut this out, write your
name across it in ink and take
is to J. G. FARLEY, the drug
gist, and he Will give you a 25
cent bottle of DR.. Sawyer's .
Ukatine for cents. UkatIne
cures all forms of Kidney diff
culties, pulled eyes, muddy com
plexion, makes sallow and vel
low skin white. cures water
brash, cures pains In stomach
and liver, cures constipation.
Remember the place.
at j G.. Fa1leY's
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25 per cent off on
all suits at Wann' g.

=
Rev. Brown breaches i'll Wake
ney to morrow Sunday so no
services. except Sunday school,
will be held in our Presbyterian
church.
JUDD WOOD has obtained
an army rifle and acoutrements 6
would like to take the pictures of
all the members of Co. l. and
will will make the negatives FREE
so 60 see MIN soon.
Alex Meier showed by his first
public move that he wouldn't run
a catholic Office (as was claimed in
the campaign] by appointing Prot
johnson, principal of the Hays pub
lie school, a Presbyterian, as one
of the Teachers Examiners.
Every County and Township
officer elected should take THIS,
the official paper of the county,
1t Will contain Official County
Notices meant for you to see.
Try it. Send or bring US Scots
or 81, or something you raise.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

The Nephew of Henry Oshant
left Hays this week.
d E. Barnes has sold his irregated
farm ON Lookout flats to Arthur
Wilde.
Otto Schwaliel has gone down
to Havana to sec If he can ind
market for Yost's flour
25 per cent off on
all Boots at Wann' IS.
Judge Monroe commenced bis
2nd term by hoiding court i'll Ru>
sell.
That the commissioners are moi
partizans in their work, they nn-
animously confirmed Prof. johnson
a republican, as school examiner.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14

Miss Stella Farley left for SaliDa
Thursday morning.
Harvey Penny has bought fhe
Jake Stehlie farm in Smokey hill
township
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-01-14
Is PER CENT OFF ON
ALL OVERC0ATS AT
c. NJ. WANN'S.
Sure thing.

THEY ARE HERE AND
viii be until next Tuesday night
The NATIONAL COMEDY CONCERT
is undoubtedly the best 10 cent
company in America Everyone
IS a first class, high salaried ar
tist, as good as there is in the pro
fession CONE EARLY or you will
not get seat, as the house is pack
ed eve1V night Doors open at
2:15; Curtain raises at sharp.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
A BAD FIRE AT YOUNGSTOWN.
A Newspaper Plant Burnt Out-Valuable
Medical Books Destroyed-LOss
About 100000.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, Jan. 26.-All of the
IL fire companies of the city turned
out Wednesday night to battle with
the worst fire in Johnstown's history.
Within two hours time flames consum-
ed 100000 worth of property on which
there is an insurance estimated at be-
tween $3.50 and $780, The fire
started about 10 o'clock in the compos-
ing rooms of the Herald Printing
Co., and was not under control until
midnight. The heaviest losers are the
Herald Printing Co., John H. Waters,
the Johnstown supply house, and the
Cambria County Medical society. The
loss to the society is one which can
never be made good. 1t includes the
Tonor library, 1000 volumes of medical
books, number of which were from
100 to 800 years old, totally destroyed.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS
The Fight for the Poaition Actually Be
gun at the White House-SeveraI
Names Suggested.

WASHINGTON, jar. 26.-The fight for
the post of ibr4riap of congress was
actively begun al the white house
Wednesday, and two candidates were
pressed on the presidents attention.
Senator-elect McComas, of Maryland,
presented George Alfred Townsend
and asked for his appointment. About
the sarAe time Senator Plat, of New
York, had an interview with the pres
ident, in which he spoke in be-
half of Thomas G. Alvord, another
newspaper man and Librarian Young's
chief assistant. Others who however
did not personally see the president,
were at the white house to endorse
Mr.. H. B. f. Mcfarland, of this city, a
newspaper man, who has received some
hearty endorsements. Secretary Long
is strongly urging Representative Bar
rows, of Massachusetts, for the place.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27

possible to step out from the Toison
dor on to the roof of the house / &C.
cupied, it might be equally easy to get
thence into the Toison dor. Taking
my sword 1 measured the distance of
the ledge from the window sill, and
then, holding on to the mullions by one
hand, stretched out as far as 1 could.
and found could just touch the top of
the parapet with the point of my blade.
In short, the position was this: that, so
hard and smooth was the outside of the
wall it was impossible for anything,
save lizard, to get along it to the win
dow behind which 1 supposed madame
was prlsoEGd, yet it was feasible, with
the aid of a rope thrown over the grin
ming head of the gargoyle little above
me, or else over the low battlement of
the parapet, to reach the roof, and the
odds were in favor of there boing some
sort of door or window that would
give ingress thence into the Toison
dor. L began after this to be a little
more satisfied with my quarters, and
determined to set about my explora-
lions about the dinner hour, when
most people would be within, and the
chance of discovery reduced to mini
mum.
After allowing a little time to elapse
descended to the shop and began care
lessly running my eyes over the mis-
cellaneous collection of articles there
in. The fence followed me about, now
recommending this thing and now that.
At last l saw what looked to be ball
of rope lying in a corner and covered
with dust.
What is that?" inquired, touching
it with the point of my sword.
The man stopped without a word,
and picking it up, busted it carefully,
then he unrolled ladder of sillen cord,
about y or Is feet in length.
"TEis, captain" he said, swinging it
backward and forward, belonged not
so long ago to NJ. de Bellievre, though
you may not believe me-"
Il have no doubt you are speaking
the truth, but it seems rather weak"
ION the contrary, monsieur, will you
test it and see?".
We managed to do this by means of
two hooks that were slung from beam
above us, in manner to satisfy me
that the ladder was sufficient to bear
double my weight; and then, as if con-
| tent with this, flung it aside.
"Will not monsieur take it?" asked
the man; cit is cheap"
st is good enough" answered, eff
| had q business on hand. but aft DrPSent.
am waiting"
IF monsieur has leisure l might be
able to give him hint that would be
worth something in crowns"
81 am lazy when in luck, compere.
| No, l will not take the ladder"
ut may come in useful, though, and
will occupy but small space in mon
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
THE UNITED STATES CENSUS.
A Superintendent Is to Be Chosen shortly
"A Number of Persons Suggested
to the President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga superin-
tendent of the next census is to be
chosen shortly and the president has
had a number of names called to his
attention in connection with the ap-
pOintment. The census bill is now
pending in congress and no appoint
ment can be made until it becomes
law, but in view of the
urgent need for an early or
ganization of the force for
the taking of the next census it is be-
lieved a superintendent will be APP
pointed very shortly after the bill is
signed by the president. Mr.. John
Hyde, statistician of the department
of agriculture, by reason of his fine
record in special work in previous CEN
suses, and his equipment for the Office as
result of years of work in statistical
fields, is a strong candidate for the of
fee, and Mr.. O. p Austin, a former
newspaper writer and now chief of the
bureau of statistics, is also being urged
for the place.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27

ton of seeing it fall as I desired
Without any further hesitation / put
my foot on the rungs and in minute
more was lying on my face behind the
parapet, and thanking God I had made
the effort, for before me was large
skyhght, half open, from which could
command view of the interior of one
room at least of the Toison dor, and
by which it might be possible to eff
feet an easy entrance. Before going
any further, however, glanced round
me to see how the land lay and was de-
lighted to find that l could not be OBJ
served from the opposite side of the
street, as the portion of the house l
was on was concealed from view by the
gabled roof, that rose about ten feet
from me, leaving mein a sort of long bal
cony. Now that think of it this roof
must have been an afterthought on the
part of the builders. Then was but too
thankful to find it existed, and had no
time for reflections. By turning my
head I could see, too, that the high
wall that shut in the mouth of the pas
sage was evidently raised as a barrier
between the street and the fosse which
took bend and ran Immediately be-
low the wall. After lying perfectly
still for a little, slowly pushed myself
forward until at last l was beneath the
skylight, and then raising myself eau
tiously 1 pceped in.
fro RE CONTINUED
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27

sieur's rooms;" and, seeing that L APP
peared to waver, shall 1 take it up? 1
will let it go for ten crowns"
Five crowns or nothing" | said,
firmly.
but it is of the finest silk"
II do not want to buy. You can take
my price or leave it,"
very well, then. monsieur, thanks,
and 1 will take it up myself"
You need not trouble. am going
up, and will take it with me-"
With these words [ took the ladder
folded in long loops in my hands and
went back to the turret. There l spent
good hour or so in reeXamining it, and
splicing one or two parts that seemed
a trifle weak, at the same time keeping
a wary eye on who passed and repassed
the street, without, however, discover
ing anything to attract attention.
Finally the woman brought up my din
ner, and | managed to eat after fash
ion. but made more play with the
Beaugency, which was mild and of
good vintage When the table was
cleared / sat still for about half an hour
or so. playing with my glass, and then
rising saw that my door was securely
fastened in such a manner that no one
could effect an entrance. except by
bursting the lock. This being done
removed my boots. and unslung my
sword. keeping my pistols, however, in
nv belt, and after good look round to
see that no one was observing me, man
aged to loop the ladder round the
gargoyle. and then tested 1T once more
with a long pull. The silk held well
enough, but the StOnCwOrk of the gar
goyie gave and fell with heavy crash
| into the fosse below. 1t was narrow
business. and it was we'll had tried the
| strength of the cord again. L looEed
| out from the window cautiously to ace
if the noise had attracted any atten-
! ton, and found. to my satisfaction, that
it had not. After allowing a little time
to elapse. so as 10 be on the safe side,
I attempted to throw the looped end
| I had made TO the ladder, so that it
might fall over the parapet between
two embrasures, but discovered, att
er half dozen casts, that this was not
feasible from where / stood. Then L
bethought me of my boyhood's train
ing amongst the cliffs that overhung
the bay of Auriac, and, stepping out
on to the ledge of the window, man
aged, with an effort, to hold on to the
stump of the gargoyle with one HAND,
and balancing myself carefully, fo- a
slip meant instant death, flung the
loop once more. and had the satisfac-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
HE IS HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
Very Strong Evidence Brought Out Against
John F. Kennedy, Charged With
Train Robbery.

MANSFIELD, Mo-, Jan. 26.-John f.
Kennedy, who attained notoriety in
connection with numerous train rob-
berries and other crimes in the vicinity
of Kansas City, was held without bail
Wednesday for a hearing before the
grand jury for Wright county
on charge of train rob-
berry. The preliminary exam
nation brought out very strong
evidence connecting Kennedy and Old
Bill Ryan, a former member of the
Jesse James gang. with the robbery of
the Kansas City, TT. Scott & Memphis
express train at Macomb on January 5.
Ryan and the other members of the
gang had been previously bound over.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
ROBERT BRowNING's ROMANCE
The Most Beautiful Love Story in
Literature Is That of His Court
ship and Married Life.

Not once in all the years of their
married life was Browning absent from
his wife single day. At home or on
their occasional journeys he was ever
with her, ready to protect her and wait
upon her Often i'll and unable to leave
her room, he nursed her with the ten
derness of woman; cheering her in
her convalescence and stories and songs,
or reading to her for hours at time,
as he oft had done in the days before
their marriage. 1t was in his touching
thoughtfulness-in his little acts of low
ing and unsolicited attention-that his
love for her was most truly shown. Oft
times would he rise. early in the morn
ing, long ere the time for her awaken
ing, and Fastening forth into the gar
den or the fields, gather a bunch of
fragrant blossoms TO place at her bed
side, that they might be the first reali-
ties of life to greet her with their sun
shine and with their tender messages of
love upon her return from the world of
dreams. His every thought, his every
care, was Of her--to add TO the JOY or
the comfort of her life; and many were
the means devised by his thoughtful
sClicitude for the accomplishment of his
loving purpose. To Ghield her delicate
eyes from the light he had placed in the
window of her room a small shutter of
mica. so arranged that the sunlight
might fall upon her table in subdUed
and gentle radiance.-ClifforG Howard.
IN Ladies' Home Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-01-27
ARE DOWN WITH TRICHINE.
Mother and Daughter Dead, and
the Others Can Not Live.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Jan. a6.-Three
weeks ago farmer named Kellerman
butchered hog afflicted with trichin@.
The family, comprising himself, wife
and seven children partook of meat
which was insuficiently cooked.
Three days later daughter died, and
Wednesday the mother, after fearful
suffering, expired. The father can live
but few days.
The family is miserably poor, and
Kellerman, with his five remaining
children, lie in single room, con-
scious of what is going on but rigid
and unable to move. A post mortem
on the body of Mrs. Kellerman showed
parts of the body to be fairly alive
with trichin9.