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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

Persons troubled wit diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. NJ. Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Providence, r. 1. He says: ''For sew
eral years 1 have been almost cen
slant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
quent attacks completely Frustrating
me and rendering me unfit for my du-
ties at this hotel. About two years
ago travelling salesman kindly gave
me a small bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Much to my surprise and delight its
effects were Immediate. Whenever i
felt symptoms of the disease l would
fortify myself against the attack with
few doses of this valuable remedy
The result has been very satisfactory
and almost complete relief from the
affection. For sale by Jones & Glib
son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

When the st. Louis Globe Democrat
declares as to college professors that
mine out of every ten men through
out the entire United States who
have the brains and the character
which fit them for posts of this sort,
are necessarily and inevitably Repub-
licans," it simply atfirms a general
truth which has for forty years been
one of the glories of the Republican
party. And so far, at least, as New
England Is concerned, this overwhel-
ming RepublicaniSm is also true of
young men whom the college gradu-
ate.-BoSton Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

Why do otherwise well-bred cats hiss
and spit when enragedI Dr. Louis
Robinson says: The Kissing and spit
ting of young kittens. even before they
see was, in the first place, probably
an attempt to intimidate enemies by
making them think that the hole where
the helpless wild kittens resided con-
tanned a venOmous snake. 1t is a very
curious and remarkable fact that many
different kinds of creatures which have
their homes in shallow holes have a
similar habit of splitting when an
enemy approaches. Furthermore. |
think it probable that the expression
of a cat at bay is part of the same
instructive stratagem. We know how
general Is the horror Of the serpent
tribe throughout all nature, and hence
it seems likely that the serpent-like
aspect Of the head of an enraged cat.
together with its threatening hiss,
might disconcert an enemy sufficiently
to give an advantage TO the cat
Curiously enough, cats Of all species
have their tails marked transversely
in way which resembles the marking
Of serpents. and several naturalists
have remarked how similar are the
sinuOus, waving movements Of the tail
of any angry cat to the movements of
the tail Of the snake in a state of ex-
element. The true tabby cat when 1t
is curled up asleep has a curious re-
semblance to a coiled serpent, and the
same is true Of many wild cats Of diff
ferent varieties and coming from diff
ferent parts Of the world. If this real
" is an instance of protective mimicry.
/ think il is possible that the chief foe
guarded against was the eagle. Eagles
are very fond Of cats flesh, and it has
been remarked by naturalists In var
ious parts Of the world that these for.
midable birds habitually make war up.
On the smaller feiidos."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. DeYoung spent Sun
day with relatives in Crystal.
l.. r. Davis of Eaton Rapids is guest
at the home of his uncle, A. o. Davis.
Miss May Barkham of Ithaca has
been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
DePlanta this week.
O. O Craizie. travelling passenger
agent of the Grand Trunk railroad, was
in Alma the first of the week.
John Talley and Mrs. Spencer were
married in Ithaca on Monday of this
week. They returned to Alma on the
noon train.
On one of the inside pages of the
RECORD will be found copy of the bill
recently passed prohibiting the spearing
of fish in Pine river.
A complete report of the w. g. I. U.
convention held in the Nj. + church
last week will be found in the w. o. L.
U. column on another page.
Geo Emsley left for Grand Rapids,
his new home, on Monday. Mrs. Ems
ley remained with friends here until
this morning before joining her hus-
band.
Samuel Brownell and wife who were
tried last winter for the murder of one
Worden of this place and acquitted, was
arrested last Tuesday by Sheriff Nc
Cullough charged with keeping disor-
derby house in Ithaca.
A. w. Brock has purchased the plumb
ing and tinshop of f. +. Shippey and
consolidated it with his shop. Mr..
Brock will employ Mr. Shippey in the
plumbing department and can thereby
guarantee good service to his patrons.
The supper and curio hall conducted
by the ladies of the Baptist church in
the old Pollasky building last Wednes
day night was very we'll attended and
as a result the ladies are neat little sum
ahead for their labor. The curio hall
was a very unique affair and decided
attraction
+. f. Pollasky has secured fine boot
black stand to be placed in front Of his
store for the use of Jay Hicks. The
stand is very elaborate affair and no
doubt will prove quite an inducement to
those in need of a shine to patronize Jay,
many an extra dime finding its way to
his pocket in consequence.
JAS Dean, the stepson of Henry Full
Ter, was arrested by Marshal Greig on
Wednesday on a warrant sworn cut by
VIM. Houser, charging him with crimi-
nal assault and taking indecent liberties
with the thirteen year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Houser. Young Dean
was brought before Judge Durham but
the examination was adjourned until
the Goth. He was released on $500 bail
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Danger in Nose Glasses.

Let me tell you" said a prominent
oculist, that pinc-nez. or rather, nose
glasses, are very dangerous TO wear
Injury, and great injury, too is fire.
quently sustained by wearing them
constantly. You see the little projection
that holds the glasses together fire.
quently brushes against the eye ball
more especially if cord or chain is
used to secure the glasses. This con-
slant rubbing against the eye ball will
in time cause injury to the eye; some.
times of a permanent nature. This cans
easily be avoided by placing the pro-
lection on the front part of the frame.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

One w. j. Bryan, late colonel of the
Third Nebraska volunteers, is quoted in
an interview in the st. Paul Pioneer as
saying MY hens are happy these
spring days and life on the farm is so
cheerful that 60 out every little while
and throw little extra feed to the stock
and breathe the country ali"
The country will be glad to know that
the Cincinnatus of the silverite, popolo-
democrat combine is otherwise engaged
at times other than ranting about Phil
ippines, and wool gathering" with
Belmont and tue gold standardites. But
the habit is strong to talk politics, take
snap shots at 1900 mirages and to chase
the illusion Of presidential possibility.
Hear him:
There il. little chance yet to guess who
may be the next democratic or fusion
candidate, but the chances are beginning
to appear very much more hopeful.
However remember that my attitude is
not yet fixed, for the whole influence of
the Philippines is yet unmeasured I'M.
felt, and public opinion is so quickly
formed that the real hope for the race
in 1900 is unchiseled."
Is the crown of thorns" and "cross
of gold patent right gone daft, or has
thoughts of but faded flower" Jared
his clockwork, and the wheels are run
ming out of gear; Hear him again
Il believe at present that the United
States in its conduct toward the Philip
pines is living a double life" And this
view was thus expanded: Much de-
ponds on the action in the Philippines
There is a kind of glory, however, about
this mihtariam which is employed in a
great degree by many of our people, so
that although it is in many ways an un-
pleasant thing, 1 can see how it may be
instrumental in the long run in causing
votes for the present administration. -
Grand Rapids Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

1t is noticed 10y those who have fol-
lowed the beef inquiry hearing and the
the newspaper charges against the food
provided for the soldiers in Cuba and
Porto Rico that not a single protest of
any kind has come officially from the
men in the Philippine Islands. 1t seems
strange that inasmuch as supplies for
Manila were forwarded about the same
time that the first canned beef was sent
for ward to the Antilles that there should
beno complaints among the men in the
American army on the other side of the
world if the food supplied to the troops
in Cuba and Porto Rico is as bad as it
has been made out to be in the sensation
al reports which have filled the news
papers for so many months 1t is
stated at army headquarters that not a
solitary line of protest against the COM
missary supplies has come from Manila
While the rations are not so restricted
as they were in the West Indies, canned
fresh meat has formed a portion of
them, and that particular brand of meat
seems to have given entire satisfaction
as far as it has been used.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Carrier Pigeons Right.

rier pigeon has excited wonder on the
Pacific slope. IL. c. Worth of San
Francisco conveyed carrier pigeon in
a closed basket from San Francisco to
Manila by way of Honolulu, thence to
Nagasaki, Japan, and back to San
Francisco. When the ship was 100
miles from San Francisco the bird was
released and it started directly for its
home. where it arrived an hour and a
half later, and i've hours before the
steamship.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
WHY HE WAS FULL OF GRIT,
A Tsnderfo st Sits by While q Stick o
Dynamite burns


Dynamite Burns,
"In the winter OF 49," he said, II
was in Leadville, Col. and the camp
was literally swarming with frontier
toughs. who took delight in making
things interesting for 'tenderfoot.
One night a few OF them got hold OF a
Boston dude and escorted him to big
general store that was popular rem
devious for a gang Of practical jokers.
The dude turned out TO be a pretty
good sort of a fellow, and finally the
proprietor got his ear and warned him
that the boys were going to get up a
fake fight as finale, in which one OF
them would pretend to throw a stick OF
dynamite in the stove.
Just sit quiet, sonny he said, and
they will respect your nerve.
THE dude thanked him and said he
would. Presently the row began, and
in less time than it takes to tell II
blank cartridges were cracking in all
directions. The dude simply grinned
and took out a cigarette. At that one
Of the crowd snatched up a stick from
a box and, yelling that he was going 10
blow everybody TO hades. threw 1t into
the open stove. 1t so happened that
he went to the wrong box and got hold
of an actual piece of dynamite instead
Of the dummy which had been prepared
in advance. This was noticed almost
Immediately and the jokers scattered
like scared rabbits, leaving the dude
in possession. AS unusually happens,
the dynamite merely burns like so
much wax. The gang finally returned
and found the dude smoking his ciga-
rette, but when he realized that he had
been sitting on the edge of volcano
he nearly tainted, and gave away the
secret of his nerve. Otherwise he
would have passed into history as the
gamest man in Leadville."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

Don't smoke a cigar while eating
soup.
Don't fasten your napkin around
your neck. 1t is now customary &c
wear a collar there.
Don't pick your teeth or a quarrel at
the table. Both should be picked IN
the back yard.
Don't put your elbow on the table
II at a loss where to put it, put 1t III
your pocket.
Don't eat your meals with your fin
gers at a boarding house. Try your
mouth; you get the taste better
Don't put your knife in your mouth
If there is not room on the table for it,
balance it on the shoulder Of the per.
son next to you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
A Wonderful Machine

Great Improvements have been made
in testing machinery in recent years. A
testing machine to be erected at
League Island will be a wonderful af-
fair 1t will break by tension a six
inch bar of iron and measure exactly
the tensile strength in tons, pounds
and ounces. Immediately after the
strain and shock and recoil due to this
performance it will break a horsehair
and indicate accurately the required
rupturing tension, which is one pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Horsefiesh as Food,

Over 100000 horses are killed every
year for food in Paris, and there are
scores OF restaurants where horsehesh
is served as an article Of food. The
use of this meat has recently extended
to many other cities OF Europe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
waterloo Trophy.

One OF the special trophies of the bat
tie Of Waterloo was carried off by the
Scots Greys, the regiment which, at
Dettingen, in 174S. captured the white
standard Of the celebrated Household
Cavalry of France. the proudest trophy
that warlike ambition might covet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

The marks on playing cards are said
to have their origin in a symbolical
representation of four different classes
of society. Hearts represent the cler-
gy; spades the nobility, derived from
the Italian word "spads," meaning
sword; clubs, the SORTS, and diamonds.
the citizens.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Insects Horn Ornbans

No parental care ever falls TO the
lot of a single member of the insect
tribe. In general, the eggs of an insect
are destined to be ha'ched long after
the parents are dead, So that most in
sects are born orphans.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Board of Review Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Review for the Village of Alma will
be in session in the council room in
Firemen's Hall on Friday and Saturday,
May 10 and 20, for the purpose of re-
viewing all taxes assessed in the village
for the ensuing year.
V. NJ. WILSON,
Assessor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
To Double the Population.

While European Russia will need
only As years or so. Germany about 65
years, Hungary 20 years, Eng
land so years, and Italy 40 years, it
will take France over $50 years to
double its population.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
John Bulls Pills.

Recent Investigations have shown
that the people of Great Britain swal-
low over 100000 pills daily. or one
pill a week for every person in the
population.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Swallows In Palestine.

In Palestine the swallows are al
lowed not onir The freedom Of the
houses and living rooms, but of the
mosques and tombs, where they build
their nests and rear their young.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Chinese Eyes,

In China, where most eyes are mar
row and long, a small round eye is
considered an extraordinary beauty.
China girls pluck their eyebrows to
make them very fine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Curious Indian Custom.

Among the Sioux Indians, when one
family borrows kettle from another
1t is expected that, when the kettle is
returned, a small portion of the food
that has been cooked in it will be left
In the bottom, as the owner must al
ways know what was cooked in her
kettle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

An American packing firm has
shipped 10000 pounds of dressed beef
to the army in the Philippines. The
army is thriving on canned beef and the
only dissatisfied people on earth are
few Democrats at home and business
rivals abroad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Jnpnnese Wedding Cus,om.

A japanese bride gives her wedding
presents to her parents as some slight
recompense for their trouble in rearing
her
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
The CoIored Rnce.

Prof. Hamy estimates that the black
race embraces about one-tenth of the
inhabitants of the globe, or 15O,OOO,-
900 persons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

1t isn't much TO the worms credit to
Turn when trod upon; any old barrel.
'leep wiz Dc the same thing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Chinese Hrstns

The average weight OF a brain is
greater in China than in any European
country, excepting Scotland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Corn for Coin.

In some parts OF Norway corn is still
used as a substitute for coin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19
Not Counted.

It is estimated that there are 1900
islands in the Philippines. but there
has been no official counting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

Many people are said to possess double
rows of natural teeth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

[, average amount Of sickness in
life Is nine days out OF the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-05-19

A discount from 10 to 33t
Now is a chance Ladies for
Friday and Saturday, May
wait till Monday for them
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13
Grimm nj Record.

Con O'Leary. well known pugilist,
died at Milwaukee, Wis, from injuries
received in saloon row a few days
ago.
Mrs. Charles Kopp shot and killed
her husband in the parlor of their resi-
dence in San Francisco. The only wit
ness of the tragedy was their fourteen
year-old daughter. The couple had
lived unhappily for some time.
In q battle with highbinders In chi
natown, San Francisco, Deputy Shel.
V. l.. Bache was shot in the side and
badly wounded. The bullet entered
his right side and passed out at the
back, but did not penetrate the all,
dominal cavity.
EX-GOv. William j. Stone, temporary
chairman Of the national Democratic
committee, drew knife and started
to pull revolver on reporter in st.
Louis. The scene was the outcome OF
an interview, the reporter touching
upon a transaction regarding the re-
ceiversLip of the Mullannby bank.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13

Washington. July S.-The order for
service in the Philippines was pub
lished yesterday and seven more
colonels 10 command the regiments
were appointed. There are yet two
colonels to he designated. Eight ina
jors also were named. The recruiting
will not begin until some time next
week. the exact date not having been
fixed yet. Recruiting stations will be
opened In every state and territory,
and as fast as the men are enlisted
they will be sent to the regiments 10
be assigned to companies. State lines
are obliterated and the men first en-
listing will be first to be mustered in.
The assignment TO companies will be
by the officer commanding, and he
will be at liberty to organize Il COM
pany composed Of men from one state
il he finds it convenient and practica-
BILE. The organization Of the ten regi-
ments In this country will not make
any difference to the organization Of
regiments in the Philippines by Gen.
Otis. His regiments will be in addi-
ton to those hereafter to be known as
the Twenty-sixth to Thirty fifth. in
elusive, and will be numbered Thirty
sixth upward 1t is expected that
three regiments will be organized in
the Philippines. The regiments or
gained in the United States and the
Philippines will increase the army by
$50 officers and Il .667 men If there
should be three full regiments formed
by Cen Otis The coionpls aDuOiuted
are under orders to proceed mt once
with the organization of the regiments.
Some cf the officers are now in the city
and have been consulting the different
bureau officers with regard to equip
ment and supplies for the men rs they
join regiments.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13
People Talked About.

Rev. ID. l.. Livermore ID. d.. died at
his home at Melrose. Mass. aged 81
years. He was the husband of Mary
A. Livermore.
Ex-Gov. John Peter Richardson died
at his suite Of rooms ut Hotel jerome
at Columbia, s. c., very unexpectedly
or heart disease. He was sixty nine
years of age and leaves widow.
Edwin b. JacOby. president and in
corporatOr of the Toledo & Bowling
Green railroad. died at his home in To
ledo, Ohio. aged siXty-five years He
was well known capitalist and one Of
the organizers of the Holcomb bank of
this city.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall. President
OF the United States Council OF the
Women's International congress. has
been elected to succeed the countess of
Aberdeen as president OF the congress.
which will hold it's next meeting in
Berlin.
William Barton Arnold. well
known actor. died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John Youngman. In
Newark, Ohio, Of heart trouble. He
was sixty-seven years Of age and had
been on the stage for forty-four years
During his professional career he sup
ported Forest, Booth and many other
stars
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13
Washington Talk.

All the volunteers in the Philippines
will have sailed for home by Sept. /.
The Samoan commission expects to
sail for home July IA. and will reach
San Francisco about Aug. IA.
The navy department has awarded
the contract for the Mare Island dry
dock to the Atlantic. Gulf * Pacific
company at SI29OOO
Gen. Otis has notified the war de-
partment that the transport Morgan
City left Manila June "A for San Fran
cisco with AGA sick.
The United States consul at Saliva
dor informs the state department that
yellow fever has made it's appearance
there.
President Mckinley presents French
Ambassador Cambon magnificent
loving cup, in recognition of the am
bassador's services i'm the negotiations
which closed the war with Spain.
The secretary Of the interior Is de-
termined not to revoke his order for
the removal of squatters from the
Chippewa Indian reservation i'm Mime
sofa.
The dance Of the Indians on the
Uintah and Uncompagh reservation is
not causing much concern at Wash
ington, and Indian Commissioner
Jones says he does not believe there
need he any apprehension as to the re-
suit Of the gathering
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13
POPULIsTs WILL NOT FUSE.
Will Hold Their Convention One
Month Prior to the Other Parties.

Terre Haute, Ind, July S.-Mortmer
G. Rankin, chairman OF the Populist
I.ational central committee. was inter-
viewed yesterday afternoon in regard
to whether the Populists would form n
fusion with the Democrats for the
coming campaign. Mrs. Rankin said
that they would not. for the reasoL
that the Populists will hold their ma
tional convention one month prior to
that OF either the Republican or Dem
ocratic conventions. On this account
the Populists will prepare their own
PLATFORM and nominate their own car,
didates The time for the national Pop-
ulist convention Is not determined Vet.
and cannot be determined until one OF
the big political parties names the date
for its convention. Mr.. Rankin stated
that the party was split up in its views
but 1t was hoped that every one would
be brought to one course before the
convention met. The POpulists are
ured Of fusion, for they have found
that whenever they entered into a
fusion with the Democrats that the
latter party received the benefit. while
the Populists We're there merely 10
fill up. Mr.. Rankin stated that the
party was split up on the matter OF
Eolding the Philippine islands.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-07-13

The total value of the gifts at q re-
cent New York wedding amounted to
over two million dollars, representing
an income OF over one hundred thou
sand dollars a year. Since custom de-
crees that these gifts be reciprocated
at future weddings in the donors fami-
lies, the pecuniary consideration is
doubled. Marriage laws in Puerto Rico
have recently been reformed by this
government, and the onerous fees
which often prevented a marriage abol-
ished. Is there not room for a reform
In our own marriage customs, when
the gifts at wedding set the pace for
mode of life which most young cou-
pies are quite unable to continue with
out financial disaster?