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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
The Kansas Gold Fields.


Speaking of the Kansas gold field.
said a well known western Kansas
man the other day. Il have quarter
of land that is right in the middle of
it. \ man came to me the other day
in confidence and Informed me that
the land was worth 81 900 an acre"
He said: Jim, L want to tell you on
the dead level that your land is worth
s., 900 an acre, as well as one dollar is
worth another" That reminds me-
said |, ''of "a story of a Kansas real es-
tate man / used to know He was
one of the most smooth and seductive,
and altogether plausible vendors of
real estate that it was my good for
tune to meet One day he had ten
der-foot in tow and was trying TO sell
him Il quarter section of land. Now
my friend said the real estate man,
we will start on basis that both of
Us will agree to, and that is, that fig
ures don't lie. On this land that |
propose to sell you can be planted
100000 grape vines. Each vine will
yield twenty pounds of grapes easy
enough and each pound of grapes will
be worth at a moderate calculation,
ten cents a pound. You will see in
moment that at a moderate estimate
the income from this tract OF land
will be $500, 200 d year. But in order
to be perfectly safe we will say that |
something happens to the crop and |
the yield isn't up to the average; we
will just cut that income right square |
in two and still you have 100000 |
every year. But suppose that some I
unforeseen calamity happens to your
crop: of course it won't, but in order
to be absolutely safe, we will say that |
1t does; then we will just cut that in
come in two again and you still have |
even under the most adverse and I'M
precedented circumstances, steady |
income of $500 a year; even that
you know, isn't bad. But suppose
the very worst comes, and your vines
are struck with hail, or the blight;
something which never comes in this
country, but just suppose it does, why
we will just cut FER again and still you
are sure of an income of $50, 900 year.
But to be absolutely safe we will figure
on all the things happening to those
grapes that ever did happen that no.
body ever heard of happening, we will
just cut 'er again and still you have
an income every season on that quar-
ter section of land of 1925 Now
my friend, you can have that land
with the certainty of making an indie
pendent fortune out of it every year
for $780, And them said the west
ern Kansas man, Il looked the enthu-
siastic man in the face and said: Il
haven't a doubt but this land of mine
is worth more than thousand dol
lars an acre. in fact, as near as / can
estimate there are million tons of
this gold bearing shale on the land
and at the rate of forty dollars ton
that will yield 100000 You can
have the whole thing for $500. -
Mail and Breeze.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for publication-No. 1I77s.

Land Office at Wa-heeney. KANSAS.
July ). 1922
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the L. :
Land Office AT Wa-keeney. Kansas. ON
August 70 1899. viz:
Era Hit.
Homestead Entry No. 2I909. for the northwest
quarter quarter of section 81. township IL
south. range - west of the 9th Z. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of. said land. viz:
William H. Swiggett. Francis c. Swiggett.
Herman Ehrics and William Bower; all of
Collyer Kansas
It PURCELL. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
The Best Remedy For Flux.

Mr. John Matthias. Il well known
stock dealer of Pulaski, Ky, says:
after suffering week with flux,
and my physician having failed to re-
lieve me, l was advised to try Cham
berlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and have the pleasure of stat
ing that the half of one bottle cured
me-" For sale by Jones s. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for publication-No. m7o5.

Land Office at Wa-keeney. Kansas.
July 13. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the o. :.
Land Office at Wa-keeney. Kansas,
August 70 1899. viz:
John w. Smith,
Homestead Entry No. 22046 for the SOUTH
west quarter of section IL. township III south.
ia ge p west of the 9Th =. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cUltiva-
ton of. said land. viz:
James E. Mccall, Andrew J. McCollum.
Harley McCollum and William Lemke; all
of Wa-Keeney- Kansas.
L. It. PURCELL Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Topeka Mail and Breeze

1t is trimming full of bright and
crisp comment ON Kansas affairs. at
tractiye Kansas cartoons, and Kansas
portraits and illustrations that make
the paper almost Indispensable to the
up-to-date kanSan. We have made
arrangements with the publisher of
the Mail and Breeze by which our
subscribers can get the WORLD and
the Mail and Breeze one year for 81 so.
Don't fail to take advantage of this
clubbing Proposition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for Publication. No. n7s1.
Land Office at wa-Keeney. kan.
July Ii. 1899

Land Office at wa-Keeney kan.
July Ii. 1889 {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten-
tion to make final proof in support of her
claim, and that said proof Will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. :.
Land Office at Wa-Keeney. kansas, on Au-
gust 10, 1899. viz:
Anna V. Robson,
Homestead Entry No. 24340 for the northeast
quarter of section 10 township south.
range -. west of the 9Th Z. NJ.
She names r!ie following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiya-
ton of said land, viz:
James Tunnel. Abraham L. Richa rdson.
William J. Richardson and Israel Roser; all
of Browneil. Kansas.
]. T. PURCELL. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for Publication-No. 117es.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney. kan.
July Is. 1899. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten-
ton to make final proof in support of her
i'm, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. s
Land Office at waKeeney, kansas,
August 26. 1899 viz:
Emma L. Sweet,
Homestead Entry No. 2161S. for the north
half of the northwest quarter and the west
half of the northeast quarter of section 3.
township III south, range ~ west of the 9th L.
NJ
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion of. said land. viz:
John 5, nelly. Edward w. LaRue Andrew
J. McCollum and Charles w. Sweet; all of
Kansas.
1. T. PURCELL. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for Publication. No. 1896.
United States Land Office.
Wa-Keeney. Kansas July "a 1899

United States Land Office.
Wa-Keeney, Kansas, July "a. 1899 {
Notice hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the u :.
Land Office at Wa-Keeney. Kansas. Sep
TENDER 2. 1893, viz:
Caleb Jarvis.
Homestead Entry No. 2l657 for the south
west quarter of section 3, township 10 south.
range p west of the 9th p. NJ
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivit-
ton of. said land. viz:
William F. Stowe. William H. AIbers. An
drew j. Guilett, Asel Blocksome; all of Ram
som. kansas.
7. T. PURCELL. Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

Where the digestion is good. and
tile general powers of the system in a
healthy state, worms can find no hab-
itation in the human body. WHITES
CREAM NERMIFUGE not only destroys
every worm, but corrects all derange-
ments of the digestive organs. Price
% cts. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

Several hundred school teachers,
jaunting merrily through the west,
looked up at Pixies Peak recently.
went as far as the base, and then,
learning that it would cost them So
apiece TO see the top, went back to
their hotels. The grand old western
motto, pixies Peak or Bust" is evil
IDENTIFY not worth s. note in these
thrifty, modern dayS.-Ex
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

The Democrats of Smith county
held convention at Smith Center
last Saturday and nominated a full
county ticket. There are those who
wag their heads wisely and contend
that when the Populist convention
meets these rock-ribed and undetiled
Democrats will go before that body
and say, PUT some of our candidates
on your ticket or we will proceed TO
bust you wide open" They are, we
say, men who talk thus, but perish
the vile thought that these two-great
parties of reform should sell their vir-
tie and barter their honor for paltry
office. Gaylord Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

Each year every local -paper gives
from $500 to 81 900 free lines for the
benefit of the community. No other
agency can or will do this The edi-
tor in proportion to his means, does
more for his town than any other
man, and with all his fairness, man
with man, lie ought to be supported,
not because you may like him or adj
mire his writings. but because local
newspaper is the best advertisement
community can make. 1t may not
be crowded with great thought, but
financially it is more of a benefit than
both preacher and teacher. To-day
the editors of local papers do more
work for less pay than any other men
on earth. PatroniZe your local paper,
not as a charity, but as an invest
ment.-EX.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Notice for Publication 1177o.
Land office az -Keeney. sam.

June -. 1899. 1
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton TO make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the u =
Land office at Wa-keeney. Kansas. on
August Il. 1899. viz:
Nicholas Hobbs.
Homestead Application No. PISS. for the
south half of the northwest quarter and the
north half of the southwest quarter of
the 9th p NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tiOn Of said land. viz:
Amos Bell. James w Hanna and James a
kaufman: all of Hoganviile. kansas; and
Hugh Elliott. of Collyer Kansas.
l. I. PURCELL. Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

The melanolestes picipes.- or kiss
ing-bug." which has made its appear
ance in America, probably would not
De more kissabie with another name,
but it would seem less formidable.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

''DeWitt's Little Early Risers did
more good than all blood medicines
and other pills." writes Geo. III.
Jacobs, of Thompson. Conn. Prompt.
pleasant, never gripe-they cure con-
Stipation. arouse the torpid liver to
action and give you clean blood.
steady nerves, a clear brain and a
healthy appetite. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
Timber Culture, Final Proof Notice For
Publication.-No 1903.
United States Land Office.

e nited states Land Offfce.
Wa-keeney. Kansas, July 20 1899.
Notice is hereby given that William j. Rich
ardsou has flied notice of intention to make
final proof before the Register and Receiver
of the u < Land Office at their Office in Wa
keeney. Kansas. on Saturday the End day OF
Septem Der. 1899 timber culture appiica-
ton No 1888 for the south half of the
northwest quarter and the west half of the
southwest Quarter of section No. "a. in town
ship No IA south, range No. q. west of the
9Th p NJ.
He names Witnesses:
John W. Altman and James W Pugb. OF
Ellis Kansas: Abraham j.. Richardson and
William H. Jordan of Brownell. Kansas.
l. L. PURCELL. Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

A free and easy expectoration is
produced by a few doses of BALLARD's
HOREHoUND SYRUP, in all cases of
HoarseneSS, Sore Throat, or difficulty
of breathing. Price % and 80 cts.
Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12
A GREAT KANSAS WEEKLY.

A Kansas newspaper that has had
a most remarkable growth during the
past year or two is the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

While reading to-day our copy of
the Topeka Advocate-once the Off
cial organ of the Populist party of
Kansas the Farmers Advocate,
and a very good farm paper-the fun
ny old Populist days of 80 are called
TO mind. We say funny old Populist
days, but they were not so blamed
funny for some of US, either. In our
own case, for instance, friends of half
a life time came in some in sorrow
and some in anger-a few pleading
with us in all earnestness to come out
on the side of the people, while the
great majority charged us openly with
being the tool of the money power,
and all alike launched at our devoted
head the terrifying sentence, stop
my paper.'' That was the side of it
that was not so blamed funny, but
even that had its redeeming feature:
a good many paid up who were from
one to twelve years behind on their
subscription account. On the other
hand Mr.. PETER came up from Topeka
and argued that the people were bet
ter off and happier in the good old
days when the village wagon maker
made the wagons, the cobbler made
and mended the shoes, and the good
wife spun the yarn, wove the cloth
and made the clothes. On the side
Mr.. PETER took subscriptions to the
Kansas Farmer, of which he was
then editor, and which was the Off
cial organ of-the new political dispen-
sation. From the same platform a
Mrs. Lease, of Wichita, portrayed the
downtrodden condition of the toiling
masses and advised the raising of less
corn and more hell. She also had a
little game on the side by which the |
farmer could beat his mortgage by /
simply paying the small sum of $40 |
into the treasury of her Protective |
Association" Space forbids mention |
of the many other things that hap
pened in the funny days of 80 and a |
few years following. Behold the |
changes time has wrought, The Kan
sas Farmer soon returned to its origi |
nal field of labor, the Topeka Advo-
cate has eschewed politics, Mr.. PETER |
has come back to the Republican par |
ty. Mrs. Lease has gone over to the I
Spiritualists and succeeded by Webb /
McNall, and the farmer has raised |
more corn and less hell and paid off i
his mortgage. Yes, those were funny |
days, but not so funny that the pres
more of them--Gaylord Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

Try to be pleasant: any one can be
without half trying
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-08-12

About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old, had an
attack of diarrhoea accompanied by
vomiting / gave it such remedies as
are usually given in such cases, but as
nothing gave relief, we sent for a
physician and it was under his care
for a week. At this time the child
had been sick for about ten days and
was having about twenty-five opera
lions of the bowels every twelve
hours, and we were convinced that
unless it soon obtained relief it would
not live Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy was rec
commended, and decided to try it. L
soon noticed change for the better:
by its continued use a complete cure
was brought about and it is now per-
fectly healthy.-C. L. BoGGs. Stump
town. Gilmer county, w. Va. For
sale by Jones & Gibson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
THEOLD GUARD AT LENOIR
SPEECHESIBY GENERALS CARR AND RAN
SOM AROUSE ENTHUSIASM.
Tattered Battle Flags and Confederate Uniforms
in Evidence Everywhere. Greatest Day
Lenoir has had in Ten Years.

Lenoir, n. c., Sept. 27.-(Special) J.
has seen in ten years. 1t was the occa-
sion of a reunion of Confederate Vet
Grams. Excursion trains came early,
loaded down. All stores were closed, the
town beautifully decorated, and the
stand was covered with bunting from
which looked down portraits of Confed-
crate leaders.
Gen. j. G. Hall, of Lenoir, dressed in
full Confederate uniform, was master of
ceremonies. Many original Confederate
uniforms were in evidence, Maj. Harp
err wore the same old uniform in which
he distinguished himself so ably in the
service, and j. w. Brown carried the
same old tattered flag that he bore in
the charge at Bentonsville.
The first speaker was Gen. j. S. Carr.
Gen. Cars address was gem and he
stirred his hearers to the highest pitch
of enthusiasm. No man in the State is
more beloved by veterans today than
Gen. Carr.
Gen Hall introduced the sponsor, Miss
Johnson Blair, and Misses Berta Beall
and Mary Faucet, maids of honor.
Miss Blair is splendid brunette, the
other ladies are blondes and all of rare
grace and beauty.
The next speaker was introduced by
Capt. Edmund Jones as that grand old
man, Gen. Matt w. Ransom. Gen.
Ransom's speech was a burst of inspira-
ton, and urged the hearers to higher
deeds and nobIer living. 1t was pathetic
to see veterans draw UP around their old
leader and listen with streaming eyes.
The general was at his best.
After the speaking the veterans form
ed a column four hundred strong, and
amidst living wall of five thousand
cheering men and women with tluttering
,handkerehiefs and waving flags march
ed headed by the LenOir brass band, to
College Hill, where a sumptuous spread
awaited them. 1t was joyful occasion,
this reunion of old friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident, of which NJ.
John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the sub.
ject, is narrated hy him as follows: Il
was in a most dreadful condition. My
skin was almost yellow, eyes sunkcn,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no appetite gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three phys;-
clans had given me UP. Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters:
and to my great joy and surplus, the first
bottle made Il decided improvement !!
continued their use for three weeks, and
am now we'll man. | know they saved
my life. and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try them.
Only 80 cts, guaranteed, at all drug
stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
THE MAN OF TODAY.
Though Apparently Strong and Heal
thy he May be in Imminent Danger.

We read of the sudden death of men
apparently full of health and strength,
and we are astounded. But were they
healthy? No, though outwardly there
was nothing the matter, and no symp-
toms appeared by which doctor could
discover their disease, there was, not
withstanding, disease present, which
silently and secretly was laying up
poison which, when the exciting cause
should come, would Immediately Hood
the lungs with it's deadly secretions, ana
render them inert and useless, so that
the man who had been apparently Il
tower of strength grew feeble as an
infant, and, in spite of the efforts of the
greatest doctors, slowly choked to death.
Medical writer's will tell you that the
victim of pneumonia is drowned i'll his
own secretions.
But why were not these secretions
carried off? Because the kidneys were
unequal to the task and needed aid.
If business men, and men of affairs
generally, when apparently in perfect
health, could be induced to take pre-
cautions-how greatly would the num-
Der of widows and orphans be diminished
i'm this fair land!
The remedy is SO simple, so well
known, so infallible.
TO avoid Pneumonia and Bright's
disease and all other ills arising from
diseased liners and kidneys, all that
need be done is to take as directed,
Warmers Safe Cure 1t will cleanse, it
will strengthen, it will feed these or
gans, 50 that they cam do their work.
Autumn then, with it's sudden changes
of temperature, will have no terrors for
us-for colds cannot find Judgment in a
healthy body, and as for the greater
evils of which we have been speaking,
this medicine is known to furnish per-
feet immunity from them, to all who
take it faithfully according to direc-
tons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
AIN INSULT TO THE G. A. r.

Kansas City, No., Sept. 81. NO
greater insult was ever offered the c., y
rades of the GRAND Army of the Repubh
can than that action of Dewey Day
Committee i'm New York, when 1000
white haired old soldiers Were not allow
ed place of honor in the great parade. !"
This was the statement of Albert ID.
Shaw, COMMUNICATIVE chief of the G. A.
l.. who stopped in KANSAS City ON his
way to Topeka, where I've goes to adj
dress a reunion of THE Veterans today
and tomorrow.
You may say what YOU please" com
timed Commander Shaw, ''but it was an
insult amid it was intended as one, too.
1T was slap lin the face of every one
of the 100000 Union Veterans of the
Civil War NOW living"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
A TREATY WITH HOLLAND.
BRYAN ON DEwEY's WELCOME

Plattsmouth, Neb, Sept. 27.-At the
close of two hours talk in the open
air in this city tonight, Hon. William j..
BRYAN spoke as follows ON Dewey's ar
rival:
THE American people will welcome
Dewey with open arms. Nothing should
be left undone to prove to him and to
the world that his distinguished services
are appreciated by his countrymen. He
has added glory to the American arms
and won for himself an enduring place
in our nations history"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

run is commencing on the banks in
the Transvaal and the Orange Free
States.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the
Virginia State Firemen's Association
convened at Roanoke yesterday.
George NJ. Buchanan has been APP
pointed United States marshal for the
Northern District of Mississippi.
The Venezuelan Foreign Office build
ing at Caracas was badly damaged yes
terday by the explosion of bomb. No
one was killed.
General Frederick Funston en- route
home from Manila. in a letter predicts
that the war in the Philippine Islands
will have been ended by spring.
Mrs. ]. Van Smith, of Kansas City.
formerly Miss lucille Livingstone, of
Richmond Va. has been left an estate
in Rotterdam, Holland, worth S1,O0O,-
900.
At Wichita, Kans., John Il. Gentry
Yesterday pushed Joe Patchen to the ut
most i'm the best speed exhibition of the
year. Patchen winning IN two straight
heats in the remarkable time of 1881
and 2:02la.
At Halifax. n. s.. James A. Ten Eyck.
the American, defeated James Norris,
champion OF Halifax haa'bor In single
scull race yesterday. three miles with a
turn, but five lengths. JIM 23:20. he
led thirty seconds at the turn and pad
died home.
-
At the annual dinner of the Society
of the Army of the Cumberland at De-
troit last might. the Presidents health
was drunk with enthusiasm at General
Ayers suggestion. and a speech was
made by General Boymton, eulogiz:lllg tho
Administrations course during the war
with Spain and condemning those VINO
cliticise it.
An Anglo German Portuguese conven
ton is being arranged involving no ces
sion of territory, but giving England
financial control of DelagOa Bay anC
Germany similar control over the North
ern portion of Portuguese territory il
Eastern Africa as security for an Anglo
German loan of 100000 pounds sterl
ing to meet Portugals pressing financia
needs.