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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-09-01
Concerning EStrayS.

We are requested bv one of our
readers to give the Kansas law con-
corning the taking up and advertis-
ing of estray animals. The law ex-
pressly states that no person may
take up an estray animal unless he be
citizen and a householder, and that
any person may use an estray animal
lawfully taken up by him, with care
and moderation if he does not injure
or abuse it. Any person who shall
take up an estray animal shall imme-
diately post three notices of same in
three public places in his township.
and at the same time send copy of
said notice to the county clerk, such
notice to contain an apt description
of stray, giving color, age, sex, marks
and brands. If the stray be not taken
within three days after such notice
then the taker shall go before JUS
tice of the peace and make affidavit
to the facts in the case, giving full
description and the cash value of the
stray or strays at the time of taking
up. The justice shall Gel tify same to
the country clerk and if the value of
said animal exceeds SO then in ten
days he shall advertise the same in a
newspaper of general circulation for
three weeks. The law provides for
the appraisement and sale of such
strays at the end of year after TAX
ing up, the appraising to be done by
three disinterested householders. and
half of any surplus money received
from sale of such stock shall be paid
into the county treasury for the BEN
eft of the school fund. The law gov
erning the taking up and sale of es-
trays is very full and the above is on
ly synopsis of the more important
featureS.-Salina Sun.
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800 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the conStitu-
tion and assisting nature in DUNG its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer one Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials. Address,
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills the best
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Trego County Teachers Organize.

TregO County Teachers association
met August %, at Wa-Keeney. The
association was called to order by the
President Miss Lyde Drummond and
proceeded to elect officers for the en-
suing year, which are as follows:
President-Miss Lyde Drummond.
Vice PreSident-Walter +. Swig-
gett.
Secretary-MissI Ida Swisher.
Treasurer-Wm. Rhoades.
Motion made and carried that the
association meet the second Saturday
in October.
Motion made and carried that the
president after consulting with the
members appoint program commit
tee consisting of three member for
the ensuing year.
The association then listened to in
teresting and instructive talks from
Supt. Harlan, Profs. Rose and
Shearer.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the Normal;
WAEREAs, We, the members of the
Trego County Normal institute of
1900, realizing the benefits derived.
do hereby express our sincerest appre-
citation and gratitude. Therefore be
it reSolved:
First-That we extend our thanks
to the school board of District No 1
for the free use of school building and
apparatus.
Second-That we feel indebted to
the instructors for their untiring ef-
forts in our behalf and do tender our
sincerest gratitude.
Third-That we do appreciate the
interest manifested in our several
welfares by our worthy superintend-
ent, H. Harlan, not only in the work
of the institute but during the past
year.
Fourth-That the members of the
institute heartily commend Conduc-
tor Rose for his unceasing Iabors for
, their advancement and well being
shown by his work in the past four
weeks of this our Normal institute of
1900.
Fffth-That we, realizing the in
terest taken in each of US bv our
earnest instructor, ]. L. Shearer. do
tender our hearty commendation and
gratitude.
Sixth That we are grateful to the
citizens of Wa-Keeney for their court
esy and kindness during our stay in
the city.
Seventh = That we extend our
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-09-01
Secretary Wilson Predicts Dollar
Wheat.

Dollar wheat is confidently predict
ed by James Wilson, secretary of ag-
riculture. He has been studying con-
ditions of the foreign and domestic
demand and the estimate of crops,
and he sees big prices ahead. He says:
The outlook for good prices was
never better. We have shortage in
the American crop this year, which
will probably amount to a hundred
million bushels. This alone would
serve to make the present yield more
valuable There are additional rea-
sons, however, which incline me to
believe that wheat will make a mark
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NORMAL ENROLMENT.

*Mattie Mapes. Susie Wonner,
*Bertha Jeffers, Millie Barber,
*Ida Swisher, *Lyde Drummond,
*Maude Cook, *Mattie Page,
*Ardelle Cook, Curtis Redmond,
Hattie Drumond, *Rachel Sutton,
Ida Rogers, *E. Countryman,
#Ora Beatty, Mrs NJ. Leonard,
Mrs. J. f. Taylor. Elsie Taylor,
Ed Curtis, *Ollie league,
*Nellie league, Roy Blakeley,
*W.- d. Fulton, Barbara Ivan,
*Carrie Guilbert, M. Neuenschwan-
Ella Inscho, *Roxie McAtee. [der
*Mrs. Greenwood. *Gertie Epperly,
*Ruth Mcclure, Edith Buchanan,
Alf. Greenwood, Otis Gunckel,
Harry Wheeler, *Clark Rogers,
*B. j. Rogers, W. p. G. Rhoades.
Mildred Barger, "a. V. VanScyoc,
ira Tilton, *Lyda Joseph,
Goldie Jenness, *George Stimits,
*Lalie Gorrell, *Della Jones.
*W f. Swiggett, Clara Dorman,
*Rusa Redmond, Nellie Alsop,
*Maude Furbeck, *Emma Courtney,
*Julia O'Toole, Mrs. L. E. Gunckel,
*Grace Connolly, Katie Mahlberg,
*Maude Law, w. F. VanScoyoc,
*Mae Winn, *Fannie Glenn,
May Rhoades, Bessie Brown.
10y HiSkey, Grover Hayes,
Mamie Glenn, *Stella Lawrence,
*MrS Ida Pierson, 81. H. Jewett,
*M. E. Skaggs, Annie Harvey,
a. Hutchinson, *F. B. Acre,
*Erle Morgan. "a. S. Peacock,
*Mrs. NJ. Hunt.
*Wrote the examination.
The following took the examination
but did not attend Normal:
Minnie Swisher, Ella Swisher,
John Lorimer, H. Harlan,
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BANNER.

Miss Edna Robinson will teach the
Banner school the coming winter.
Miss Carrie Guilbert has settled on
a quarter of school land north of her
home.
Frank Miller, formerly of this
neighborhood. who has been going
with the threshing machine, will re-
turn to his home near Abilene, Sun
day.
Lou EScher, who has been down in
this neighborhood painting Bert Nc
Knights house, met with quite an
accident last Tuesday while he was
turning his horse in the pasture-it
kicked him on the knee. Lou went
to Wa-Keeney in the afternoon to see
the doctor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-09-01

thanks to Miss Lyde Drummond for
kindly performing the duty of organ
ist during the institute.
Eighth--That the Wa-Keeney band
be rendered our most hearty thanks
for the excellent music so kindly fur
nished at our lectures
Ninth-That we, on behalf of the
teachers of Trego county, do extend
to Supt. Harlan, Conductor Rose and
Instructor Shearer our best wishes
for success in their labors for the
coming year.
And be it further resolved, that a
copy of these resolutions be submitted
to each of the county papers for pub
licatiOn. W. T. SwIGGETT,
IDA SwIsHER,
JULIA OTOOLE,
Committee.
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ed advance before the end of the
present year. The primary cause for
an advance is the condition and out
look for the home market.
Secretary Wilson believes on the
other hand, that the price of corn
will be low. He looks for an UNUSUAL
ly large crop, and this. with the in
creased demand for wheat and wheat
products, will depress the corn
market.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-09-01

REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President,
VIM. MCKINLEY,
For Vice-President.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
For Governor.
w E STANLEY.
For Lieutenant Governor,
III E RICHTER.
For Associate Justice.
w A JOHNSON.
For Secretary of State.
GEORGE a CLARK.
For Treasurer,
FRANK GRIMES.
For Auditor.
GEORGE Z COLE.
For Attorney General.
y y GODDARD.
For Supt. of Public Instruction.
FRANK NELSON.
For Insurance Commissioner,
w Y CHURCH.
For Congressman at Large,
CHARLES + SCOTT.
or Congressman, 9th Congressional Dist,
w A REEDER.
For State Senator. 39th Senatorial Dist,
CHARLES BUSCHOw.
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For Whooping Cough.

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bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR,
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
Miscellaneous Montcx.

AT Benares, India there is a temple
belonging to the monkeys who are held
sacred by the people and a party OF
Americans visited this temple not long
since. We had provided ourselves with
popcorn and goodies, writes one of the
party, which we intended to offer the
monkeys, but they did not give us a
chance to give them the dainties. They
snatched them from our hands and
when our supplies were gone they
amused themselves by hooking us.
One of our party, who had a bad cold,
blew his nose very loudly. Scarcely
had he replaced his handkerchief In
his pocket when monkey seized the
end, pulled 1t out, and gave fine imi-
tation of the act. Then, of course,
some of US had kodaks, and after we
had taken several pictures another
little imp picked UP a little block OF
wood which lay upon the ground, and
with it took several snap shots at us.
A third mischievous simian Ca vain
mother moneky, who deserted her in
fatn for the purpose), grabbed from
my shoulders red scarf, and in few
flying leaps carried it to lofty nina
ret. There she pnt it on, and seemed
to be quite proud Of her looks. But
she was not allowed to keep her prize,
In about three minutes at least forty
monkeys had bit piece of my pre-
cious scarf. Then our nativbe guide
informed me that the monkeys were
very fond Of scarfs, and that they cap
tured great many on the stone
"ghats' near the temple while their
owners We're bathing in the river.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
He COulh CuckOo. Too.

A well-known townsman, who Is fond
own expense or some one else's, tells
this: Il got permission of my wife to
go out to little stag party the other
night. Her parting admontion was to
get in not later than midnight, and, Of
course, said | would. The gentleman
who gave the stag was an old friend Of
mine, and the party was given in cele-
bratiOn of his fOrsaking his careless
Bohemian ways of bachelorhood. He
had promised to give us a VAIN time,
and his word proved as good as gold.
lie gave us hot time, and the result
was that when | managed to tear my
self away the clock had struck .. /
finally reached home, unlocked the door
and titptoed in in a manner which
believed was very quiet. But it was
not quiet enough for the ears OF my
wife. Is that you, dear?' she asked
sleepily. Yes, m dear, It's me- re-
piled. Something in my voice must
have excited her suspicious, for her
next question was: What time is it,
dear?' It's just about u, my dear,
answered. Just then the cuckoo clock
in the dining room began to strike, AMI
the cold perspiration began to bespan
gle my brow. After the blasted thing
had struck one a happy thought struck
me. The clock wound up on the third
cuckoo and | cuckooed the other nine.
| must have been in fine voice or ny
wife must have gone to sleep, for the
bluff went and went to bed without
an angry word. Utica Observer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
Long and Short DAYS.

According TO the latitude in which
one lives are the longest DAYS COM
paratiyely long or short-that is, the
hours of actual daylight or the time
between sunrise and sunset Of the
longest day in the center of the United
States diners greatly from that of the
longest day in northern Canada.
The following list shows the dura-
ton of the longest day in various
places over the world: New York has.
so to say, the shortest longest day,
which is about fifteen hours long,
while In Montreal it is sixteen. Lon
don and Bremen bask in a sixteen and
a half hours length of day, closely fol-
lowed by Hamburg and Dantzig with
thirty minutes more. The longest day
In Stockholm lasts eighteen and half
hours; but both St. Petersburg and
Tobclsk, Siberia, go one better, with a
day OF exactly nineteen hours; and
their shortest five hours. June u
brings to Tornea, Finland, a summer
day nearly twenty-five hours long, and
Christmas day two and one-half hours
only. Glow unfortunate are the child
rem OF TorneaD The foregoing lengthy
days, however, are easily left behind
by Wadburs Norway, which boasts OF
a day lasting without a break from
May q to July %; but even this is sur
passed by Spitzbergen where the long
est day is something like three and
one-half months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
A Birds Rarhed.Mi ire rences.

In Central Ameria are many strange
birds with stranger habits, but prob
ably none are more interesting than
a little brown wren who may be seen
along the roadsides or on fences. This
little bird, about the size of a canary,
builds nest out of all proportion to
his apparent needs. He selects a small
tree with horizontal branches growing
close together. Across two Of the
branches he lays sticks fastened to-
gether with tough fiber, until a plat
form about six feet long by two feet
wide is constructed. On the end of
this platform nearest the tree-trunk
he then builds huge, dome-shaped
nest foot or so high, with thick sides
OF interviewer thornS. A covered pas
sageway is then made from the nest
to the end OF the platform in as crook
ed a manner as possible. Across the
outer end, as well as at short intervals
along the inside of this tunnel are
placed cunning little fences of thorns
with just space enough for the own
ers to pass through. On going out
this opening is closed by the owner by
placing thorns across the gateway
and thus the safety of eggs or young
is assured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
WHITE SLAVERY IN EARLY DAYS
Servants Were Bought and Sold by the
American Colonists.

Servants Were Bought and Sold by the
American Colonists.
Alongside the development of the
tobacco industry there had grown up
in the south an extensive system of
slavery. To our minds today the
word slave" as applied to this CONT
nent, is practically synonymous with
negro" but slavery in the colonial
days was not by any means confined to
the negro race. The indentured SER
wants who could be bought and Sold
formed no inconsiderable class in the
colonies. For the most part these
people were English laborers who sold
their services for a certain number OF
years to pay for their passage to the
plantations. Many of them were ex-
convicts or persons of broken fortunes
who in a fit of recklessness had plung
ed themselves into the abyss, trusting
to luck that they might come up in
better plight in a new world. Some
times gangs of these unfortunates were
driven from place to place for sale.
The colonists not inappropriately call
ed the masters of such gangs soul
drivers" and, despite the fact that
these white slaves were purchased by
the planters for their services. the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
Thompson instantly presented Docto,

Thompson instantly presented Doctor
Blackwood, sparing the latter any ex-
PLANTATION by relating in detail the
cause of Doctor Green's absence. Then
he introduced his clerk, a pale, eff
Terminate fellow, whose manner was
excessively timid and deferential, and
of whom no notice whatever was TAX
en-.
Meanwhile, during the last half hour
Edward had had time to regain his
composure. These visitors must, of
course. obtain no glimpse of the ca
tastrophe which had happened here.
He expressed in courteous phrases
his regret for having troubled the
magistrate in vain. his uncle's condi-
ton lad changed so suddenly for the
worse that it was impossible to have
the wedding take place that day. Miss
Harrison was in state of the ut
most anxiety and excitement. Then.
turning with the same courtesy to the
physician, he added:
You are welcome. Doctor Black
wood, though l fear you can give us
no consolation. We were prepared for
the worst long ago, yet physicians
presence is always a satisfaction. l
suppose Doctor Green has told you
about the case?"
Yes replied the doctor, whose
sharp keen eyes raised steadily on the
young mans face. 80 l should like
to go to the sick room at once. Pray,
don't trouble yourself l prefer to see
the patient first. alone, and will then
inform you of the result of my exam
nation"
ITO he continued \
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15

i heard from my colleague that but
4 short time ago the young lady was
bound by other ties.
Yes, | have heard SO, TOO. some
romantic youthful love affair. which
probably was not meant to be taken
seriously The lover, young officer,
is said TO have entered the Union
army, which, of course, ended the mat
ter AT any rate the young lady will
be Mrs. Harrison this evening. if God
so wills"
"Certainly-lf God so wills"
The tone was SO peculiar that even
unsuspicious Mr.. Thompson noticed
1t.
What did you mean, sir?" he
asked.
Nothing especial; | merely repeat
ed your pious words.
The mansion of Springfield was now
visible in the distance; they were al
ready driving through the plantation.
] he justice of the peace availed him
self Of the opportunity TO dwell upon
WI. tiSll lSOll G6liliit hAoNhoSNd lIlt
possible losses which the war might
iuhict upon his property and express
ed his belief that a large portion Of
his fortune was invested elsewhere
The doctor listened attentiyely, but
this did not prevent his scanning the
vicinity still more closely than be-
fore. He seemed trying TO fix every
bend in the road, every distant land
mark upon his memory. and the house
with its doors and terraces received
the same scrutiny.
a fine estate" he said DO you
think It's vicinity to the city will af-
ford it protection? | have the con-
trary opinion, for it is an open Sc
cret that the march of the Union
forces is directed here
Impossible! How do you know"
cried Thompson, starting from his
corner Of the carriage in terror.
Il heard it on my journey to the
city"
Il heard, on the contrary that their
march was southwark, otherwise ! GER
tainly should not have left town.
The doctor smiled mischievously at
the timid little gentleman, who had
turned pale with fright.
why, the troops will not interfere
with a Justice of the peace At the
utmost, YOU could only be obliged to
unite some loving couple within the
enemy'S lines. in the bonds OF matri-
mony"
i Jest rs much as you choose said
Thompson. angrily. Il want nothing
to do with the enemy At any rate,
ill inquire about that rumor. and. for
the present remain in the city, which
can only be taken by regular siege
The carriage now stopped at the
house, the gentlemen alighted, and the
doctor dismounted from his horse,
throwing the bride to a negro who
hurried up
Don't unsaddle my horse" he said,
carelessly Il must go back to the
city as quickly as possible, and at any
rate shall leave before the other gen
tlemen
He let the two men precede hiN and
/ fingered, as if by accident, on the
+ steps, looking after the servant.
An unmistakable expression of sat
isfaction fitted over his face as he
saw that the animal was led to a
stable close by the house.
Edward Harrison received the new
arrivals, and the loquacious Mr..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15

Mr. Thompson, who nos o,;don+,r,
slau 10 ma some one with whom he
could chat away the weary hours or
uefeu .=.e driver to proceed more slow
~ anu an animated conversation was
soon in full course The ia oo,t,o
man uld not perceive that it consist
ca UTMOST exclusively of ouestions
"hich ne answered He did this how
ever very eloquently, and was much
pieased with his new ACQUAINTANCE.
Yes, I was summoned for consul
latioh' said the physician. Doctor
Green has no doubt about the case
but the patient"
lie paused, apparently seeking Just
the right words.
Poor Mr.. Harrison!" observed the
justice. ' ~ ~
"Yes-poor Mr.. Harrison! You
know him, too?"
certainly; he always spends half
the year at Springfield with his charm
ing daughter. 1t is hard for the young
iady that her wedding should take
place under such sorrowful circum-
stances"
Inc physician started. Again a
swift searching glance scanned the old
gentleman's face.
Wedding? At her fathers sick
bed?"
Ihat Is the reason. He probably
knows that the end of his life is an
preaching, and wishes first to place
his daughter in her husbands arms.
at least that is what Mr.. Edward Har-
rlson told me when he asked me TO
perform the marriage ceremony at
Springfield. Under the circumstances.
could not refuse, and am on my way
there"
Edward Harrison? A relative OF
the sick man, | suppose?"
His nephew. and. through this we'd
ding, also his heir. Miss Florence Is
the only child"
But this haste is incomprehensI-
ble! said the physician. whose lips
curled in smile of cutting sarcasm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-03-15
why They Hts,.

Kissing and splitting by young kit
tens, even before they see, was in the
first place probably an attempt to in
timidate enemies by making them
think that the hole where the helpless
wild kittens resided contained a ven
omoGs snake 1t is very curious
and remarkable fact that many diff
ferent kinds of creatures which have
their homes in shallow, holes have a
similar habit of splitting when an enc
my approaches. Furthermore. it is
probable that the expression of a cat
stratagen. We know how general Is
the horror Of the serpent tribe through
out al nature, and hence it seems like
" that the serpentine aspect Of the
head of an enraged cat, together with
its threatening hiss, might disconcert
an enemy sufficiently to give an adj
vantage TO the cat CuriOusly enough.
cats of all species have their tails
marked transverselv in a way which
resembles the marking Of serpents, and
several naturalists have marked how
similar are the sinuous, waving move
ments of the tail Of an angry cat to
the movements of the tail of a snake
in state of excitement. The true
tabby cat, when it is curled up asleep,
has a curious resemblance to coiled
serpent. and the same is true of many
wildcats of different varieties and COM
ing from different parts of the world.
If this really is an instance of protec-
i've mimicry it is possible that the
hief foe guarded against was the