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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Charley Kerfus was tried for
BURGLARY IN breaking into Han
kins' house on the Reservation, the
case was closely fought. Rathbone
defending hlm, and after the jury
had been out 81 hours returned q
verdict of Guilty in Sd degree the
penalty being from / to 3 years.
During this trial the ball & chaln
and shacklcs were taken off,
Oae Of the sensations OF this
Court was Charlie Kerfus. in his
own case, cross questioned several
of the witnesses and made won
derful half hours address to the
Jury that surprised everyone.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
The Rec. Ira R. Hicks almanac

The Rec. Ira R. Hicks almanac.
This splendid book of 200 pages
IS not only a work of art Of the
highest OrdOr, but 1t is the most
complete and valuable book on
Astronomy and AIeteorology for
1902 to be found in the world,
No wonder the 1st addition of one
hundred thousand Is already ex-
hausted, The Bible excepted, no
other book can he found in so
many homes, The millions have
proven its value and will not be
without 1t The publishers will sup
ply this book for a month or two
for the regular price, with the in
creased postage added, Send SO
cents to Word 6 Worka Publish
ing Co. 2201 Locust st, St Louis
Mo-, and this splendid book will
be mailed to you prepaid. Do not
pass the year without it In your
home or Office
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Another train of soldiers went
west yesterday.
Another snow here during the
night OF Thursday.
Henry Westbrook Is home from
PuebeIo on a visit,
B B Thomas has sold his butch
er shop to Mr. Shepherd of Ellis,
P w Smith has returned from
his trip to Michigan
At the Baptist and Methodist
churches special meetings have
been held every evening this week.
Attorney W h Saum has moved
his law Office to his building on
north Chestnut street adjoining his
residence opposite Court house,
Mayor Harvey Penney went to
the Republican Congressional com
mIttee meeting at Colby on Wed
nesday and invitod them to hold
their convention in Hays again
this year.
There will be a meeting of the
Ellis Co. Cooperative Grain &
Live Stock Association at HAYS
city on Feb. 25. Important busi
ness is to be transacted. Ali mem
bers and farmers are asked TO
attend. B T RepIogle, Pres,
John E Chlttenden, Sec.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
The Last Heord of

Tie Last Heard of 1t.
Ny little boy took the Group one
night and soon grew so bad you
could hear him breathe ali over the
house, we feared he would die, but
a few doses of One Minute Cure
quickly relieved him and be went
TO sleep Now isn't a cough cure
like that VaIuablel' says F D Rey
nolds, Mansfield, o, One Minute
Cough Cure Is absolutely safe and
acts Immediately. For coughs, gnp
colds, Group, bronchitis and all 9th
er throat and lung troubles 1t IS q
certain cure. Very pleasant to
take; the little ones ike it. j {
Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

In the Feb. number of the La
dies Home Journal is Ira D.
latest hymn "A Song of
Heaven and Homeland and most
beautifully set to music.
1t has an interesting article by
the Chinese Minister, several splen
did stories, many Home depart
ments that will interest every fam
lily. It is 81 a year and every
lady in our county would enjoy it,
Write ard send 10 cents to the
Curtis Publishing Co. Phila, Pa,
for a sample copy and see if II
isn't fine and worth taking.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
SQveG Him from IortaLre

SGved Him fran Torture.
There is no more agonizing troHble
than piles. The continual itching
and burning makes life intolerable.
No position is comfortable, The
torture is unceasing. DeWitt's
Witch HazeI SaIve cures piles at
once For skin diseases, burns,
cuts. bruises, all kinds 5ot wounds
it is unequaled. J S Gerald, St
Paul, Ark, says: From 1865 I sui
fered with the protruding, bleed.
ing piles, and could find nothing to
help me- until [ used iDeWltt's
Witch Hazel SalYe. "a few boxes
completely cured me- Beware OF
|counterfeits. j G Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
QUO VADTS.

Now Ellis Co. is to startled 6 fav
ored with this wonderful play that
has startled the world and prosen
ted by E. j, Carpenters superb
company. so comes high priced,
but it comes to US highly recon-
mended by newspapers all over.
L is d play that has stirred the
hearts of the Christian world, II
describes the life of Pagan Rome
during the reign of Nero. the down
fall of the Empire, the burning of
the Immortal city and the dawn
of Christianity, with special seen
cry and a strong company.
Don't miss it and secure your seats
early.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Prof. Crawford and Miss Foster
of our Public school last Saturday
gave ut the residence of Miss An
dreas a Reception to the gradua-
ting class that was one of the hand
soonest ever gwen In cur city.
Beautiful flowers and ferns deco
rated the house, while at every
turn were elaborate ribbons show
ing the class colors, Fairies open
ed the portals and escorted guests
to the cloak rooms and parlore,
An elaborate banquet was served
Willing away an hour and another
hour enjoying bon-bons respond
ing to the toasts presented by the
Professor, and it was an event long
to be remembered.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

When WalIace's Photographic
car was in Ellis the boys cut the
canvas. When the car came here
the City wanted him to pay an
Occupation tax for police protec-
ton but he refused as he proposed
to reside here. This our folks was
sure was crooked bat no way TO
help 1t. Now he has pulled out
and gone to Lacrosse showing
he was deceiving the city clerk.
He couldn't do much business IN
our town when VIC have 3 good
galleries here,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Farmers are already getting the
plows sharpened to be prepared
to ploW and do breaking as soon
as the ground will permit, and
there will be lots of breaking to
be done this spring,
ALL of the Normal school land,
$500 acres. about 1900 acres OF
the Experiment grounds. 6 1000
acres of the homestead land, a TO
tai of about 5000 acres on the Fl
Hays Reservation, is to be sod
plowed this spriRg.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

All day Wednesday and Thurs
dev the Court tried the DrelIing
fighting case from Herzog and the
court room was full of interested
Russians.
The jury said Not Guilty,
Friday they took the case of Cor
mel Rupp, charged with assault
with intent TO kill, another Russian
fighting case.
Court will meet all next week
and maybe the week after,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

February number of the Ladies'
Home Journal has lots of good
things and we notice these,
"Wealth does not make a home.
1t takes thoughtful, sympathetic
comrades to make a home
'-One of the essential points In
good dressing is the harmony of
tones and colors. A mass of col
oring IN clothes is always a mis-
take"
s.Shoes that have been vet and
have become stiff and uncomforta
-ble may be made soft and pliabie
by being thoroughly rubbed With
vasellne".
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
BULLS For SALE.

We have some Registered Short
Horn Bulls. Also 1 Gqllaway
Bull. Will sell cheap.
Easv terms Or will trade for
other cattle. Inqlre OF
j. II. WOODS,
or I, Nd, YOST Milling Co.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
Nickles Bros.

desire to announce to tic public
that they have bought out the
George Grass Grocery store
and are now running it and solicit
q continuance Of the trade OF
Mr.. Grass customers aud ali 9th
ers promising them the best and
freshest of goods at reasonable
prices, Give Us a call.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
HOuSekeeper WaRIed.

One of our fan mer subscribers
wants a woman to do general hous
work IN a farm house, or man &
wife to work on the farm, Ap
ply at this Office.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
NEW SHOEMAKER SHOP.

l have opened a Shoemaker
shop in the Mrs Feitz residence
on east Wilson avenue, in south
east part of town and solicit your
patronage. Work guaranteed and
prices very reasonable,
FRANK BARRE.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
For Jud0e 23r9 District !.

TOT OJL[LH6 AoTU DC0tTSC SCS'
I hereby announce myself as a
Candidate for Judge of the 2Srd
Kansas Judicial district, subject
tc the decision of the Republican
Convention. Jas, Il. ReedeT.
Hays, Feb. 1, 1902.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
PLYMOUTH ROCK ROOSTER

Improve your Poultry yard, get
big chickens and a better price,
I offer for sale at Is cents each
(worth dollarl some full blood,
last spring Plymouth Rock Roos
tiers. Apply at the Free Press.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
Money to loan.

1 have a lot of special money
TO loan on cattle at special low
rate OF interest. See me at the
Elsvator. I'd Z. Aaadsn.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Mrs G a Lester Wednesday
evening entertained a number of
her lady friends at tea, and last
evening some ladies and gentlemen
Another special venire of jury
men was called this week for the
criminal cases mostly from the east
side of the county.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
DIR. j. w. Tulles,

has opened an Office IN 2ud story
1st National Bank building.
and soL'cits yostT patronage.
Professional calls promptly atten-
ded to. Resipence at the Farley
house near Public school.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

There is scarcely anv condition Of i'll
health that Is not benefited by the oe-
casioual use of a R-I-P-A-E'S Tabule.
For sale by Druggists. The Five Cent
packet is enough for an ordinary occe-
sion The family bottle, 90 cents. con-
taIns a supply for year,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
House to trade.

One ST our subscribers has 6
rooned house IN south part Of the
town, well finished, 2 lots and
lots of trees, ETC., to trade for
Farm not too far from town
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
Carpet weaving

1 am prepared to do carpet weav
ing and guarantee satisfaction at
my residence on west Crawford
avenue beyond the school house,
MISS AICH,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
Calves for sale.

l offer for sale 80 head of good
CALVES. Come soon before l
ship to the Z. G, market.
Israel GreneJ, Hays City,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15


meier made y visit to Ellis this
week.
The Saturday afternoon club met
Tuesday afternoon and completed
its work that has been neglected by
the bad weather.
Regular services will be held at
the Presbyterian church IN this
city, tomorrow, Sunday, morn
ing and evening.
Another car of the Gotten seed
meal has been received to feed
the GrselV Jones bunch of steers
over on the Reservation.
Those that Will Bemis feed the
meal to and shipped to Z. c, he
reports brought him a good price
and paid for the extra feeding,
Don't fail to send tor copy of
Burpee's Seed catalogue if you are
going to plant flower or Vegi-
table garden. 1t is one of the
prettlest catalogues ever publlShed
and they have the finest of seed
and sure to grow.
People are going to give the
prairie dog poison sent out by the
State Agricultural college a good
trial, Orders for it are pouring in
from all over western Kansas, one
county order ed 100 half gallon
cans each can claimed to clean out
1000 to 1900 dog holes.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

all diseases start in the bowels.
Keep them open or you will be
sick. CASCARETS act like na-
ture. Keep liver and bowels active
without a sickcning gr!ping feeling
Six million people take and re
commend LGscarets. Try a 10 ct
box. at ali Druggists.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Don't fail TO read the adver of
Barteldes & Co. and if there is any
thing You want in the SEED line
either for the farm Or garden send
them word what you want and
let them send you prices. They
are a Kansas concern and only sell
the best Of seed,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

The Lutheran church have re-
ceived their new organ and are
much delighted.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

We are glad to note this Is the
last week of the road notices and
we can have that space for more
reading matter,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
.o0L napers draauza.

Legal papers drGsOn.
When you want any deeds, or
mortgages, land contracts or agree
ment drawn carefully at reasona-
BILE charges. come to this Office.
Also any Notary work.
If you have land or property to
sell or rent be sure to list 1t with
Us at this Office
Harry Freese, Notary PnhIIc
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

The sensation of the week was
the marriage of Charlie Kerfus to
Miss Maggie Biick Probate Judge
issuing the license, and they were
married by Civil contract which at
torneY Rathbone startled the pros
ecution with on Tuesday at the
trial
The mail contracts for this coun
ty have been awarded work to
commence July Ist. LoredItsh
got the one to Pfeifer, Frank
Stout that to Turkville; Jacob
Feltz the one running to the gold
fields and Smokey hill city, and
will run his carriage when needed
by passengers
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15

Furniture for .hsID. sale
1 am going away and offer all
my furniture in my residence op
pos1te the Methodist church for
sale cheap, Come see it.
Hrs, John McAohon,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1902-02-15
AROUND THE PAN,
Mt Shell Pub. To

Mrs Downing and Mrs Haffa-
meier made = visit to Ellis this
week,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-19
A Story of Parnell.

Some years ago," writes a CORES.
pondent to the Westmnster Gazette.
when | was reporter In the House of
Commons ! had a strange experienca
Of the peculiar ways of the late Ny
Parnel ] was coming up from Brighton
by the midday train 20 attend my du-
ties. Just ~ tho train was starting Mr
Parncll gpt into the same compartment.
the porter throwing ln after him a small
portmantenu. We were alone when
Hnyword's Heath had bccn passed Mr
Parneil. much tO my agtonishment. pro
cccded 90 GivcGt himself Of his clothing
even 90 the extent of changing his shirt
and then 10 very deliberately dress him
Ell In an outfit which he produced from
bis portmantcau From FIRST 90 last Nc
nsver took the slightest notice of me.
or Afforded "A word ~ apology for such
extraordinary behavior. Had | not
known the man should have hceu tempt
cd 10 make q few rcm1rl,a.' bat 7 muFt
confess 90 being rorleulat nwcd IN the
singular presence. Tho object of tn
rletamorphosis was no' - obvious then
az 81 afterwfrt became when The hon
orable member got into ihr train he ~
atfired IN a brown lounge suit: when -
aiightsd ot Victoria be appeared IN a
regulation parliamentary black frock coat
and striped trousers.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-19
Mail Clerks Memories.

Millions OF people are complaining now
army OF men in the employ of Uncle
Sam are burdened with mental practice
unheard of, as regards extent. in any 9TH
or country in the world. Things that n
railway postal clerk must remember
have increased I'm such volume that one
would think every cell of his brain would
be filled with the name of postoffce or
railway connection, and the wonder is
that the clerks mind does not falter un-
der the pressure. Despite these facts,
cases Of insanity among this class OF pub
lie servants are rare.
One Chicago postal clerk, maintained
for several years a record OF 2l0o0 cards
(which take the place OF letters In ex-
aminations) with an average per cent of
correct distribution of a fraction over 80
per cent He knew how to reach that
many offices in several states by the
shortest. quickest route. and he knew the
correct location of each office in its state.
A clerk on the New York and Chicago
railway postoffice must know the correct
location OF every postoffice I'm "A group of
states made up OF Illinois. Iowa, Wiscon-
sin. Indiana. Minnesota, South Dakota and
Nebraska. In these seven states there
are 1917 postoffices. Not only is the
clerk required TO be up on the general
scheme, which means the correct loca-
ton OF the postoffices i'm each state, but
he must know how to reach the whole
1900 postoffces from one or more sta
lions.
A clerk running between Chicago and
Minneapolis underwent no fewer than
seventy-eight examinations I'm fifteen
years, learning 1896 offices I'm fifteen
different sections OF the United States. In
some of the examinations he was rcquir-
ed to make "A Chicago city distribution,
which means that while running over the
country at the rate OF n mile minute
ne must distribute letters TO the carriers
Of the Chicago delivery. He must know
not only where every public building and
leading mercantile house is located, but
also how 10 divide the numbers on n par
ticular street so that he can "tic OUT
, his letters TO the correct carrier, accord
( ing TO the route OF the latter This same
clerk made thirteen examinations In ten
months, with an average correct distrib-
ution OF 99.SS per cent. In twenty exam
nations he came out OF nine OF them
with clear 100 per cent each.
Think Of such a task, taking into con-
sderation the puzzling similarity Of
names that arc used to designate post.
offices! Then. too must he considered the
|. fact that there are hundreds OF cases
| where I'm each state is a postopice OF the
| same name. For instance, Ina the states
| named above there are Ave post offices
named Hamilton. six Grants. four Gar
fields. four Gencvas. four Jeffersons and
| so on. In some instances there is n post
| office OF the same name I'm each OF the
/ seven states. AS one may imagine thi
only tends TO confuse the average mind
| Chicago Record-Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-19
Platt Fears Paralysis.

Senator Platt Is never without n body
guard these days lie has constant
dread of paralysis and wishes Go have
some one near should the stroke come.
Ills health Is much impaired and he has
much difficulty In getting about because
OF his weakness. For the last seven
weeks Frank Gillespie. a former captain
OF the fire department. has been constant
ly at Platt's side. says a New York pa
per. The senator and his body-guard
met for the first time two months ago.
platt and q young woman on that occa
sion boarded n car ON broadway. The
senator hCsitatod az nc climbed the steps
and the former fire captain assisted him.
The motormon started tho car with n jerk
nnd Platt fcll bacS into Gilcspic's arms.
Tho latter helped him TO n seat The
next day platt sent FOR Gillespie and Of
fcrcd him SO week tW attend him. The
offer was accepted al once and ever since
ihcn Gillespie has been by the side o.
platt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-19
Roosevelt's Visitors.

The manner OF the president In greet
ing his visitors is different perhaps from
that of any Of his predecessors. Visitors
assemble In the wide east corridor of the
White House Cards are sent 10 Mr. Cor
telyou, secretary 10 the president He
learns the mission OF each visitor, and
admits them to hts office until from Is
to 20 have assembled While this weed
ing-out' process Il going on the presi-
dent Is receiving In his office those
who have advance engagements with him
These engagements are made al hourly
intervals. Between them the president
enters Mr.. Cortelyou's office, and can
dispose of l5 or 20 callers In as many
minutes, no matter what their business
may be. Mr. Cortelyou gives him a name
and a hint as 10 the object of the caller
With n few rapid strides ne crosses the
room, shoots out his right arm TO grasp
the hand OF the caller. and In n few ex-
nlosive sentences inquiries as To details.
He permits no set speeches. nor does he
listen To any but the briefest laudatory
messages The president is not good
listener. Half dozen sentences give
him the information he desires. and in n
trice his decision IL made up and an
nounoed his visitor dismissed and nc
turns to another.
Thre Is nothing stif or formal I'm the
presidents manner. Tie laughs heartily.
moves about with surprising vlgor. and
talks I'm a clear and sometimes loud tone.
lie is usually dressed while In his office
In a conventional Prince Albert coat. low
lay-down collar with plain black bow tie.
light striped trousers, and broad-toed
polished calf shoes. The president has
not lost the peculiar nervous twitching
OF his mouth. about which so much has
been said and written since his accession
TO the presidency. IL has often been de-
scribed as grin" or indications of
mirth OF his part. This Is not correct.
The president has a way OF setting hts
mouth very strongly while talking, and
this is followed by an Involuntary twltch-
Ing OF the lips, which exposes his teeth
The peculiarity Is not one Indicating
mirth or emotion % any kind. 1t is In
voluntary, and Observable at all times
when he Is engaged IN conversation
The president Is accessible at all times
during the regular hours az the White
House. and even receives tourists who are
prompted solely by the desire 20 grasr
the hand Of the president, even though
they come unheraldod aud without an I'm.
on.-Washlngton Correspondence,
ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-19
GOLD IN
SHELTER
SMOKE.
Accidental Discovery Made
ON lha Plant Owners Richer
By S5O,OOO a Year.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 19.-Two years ago.
the roof OF a building in the Omaha plant
Of the American smelter and Refining
company. they were amazed to find the
shingles and boards covered with atoms
OF metal
One Of the boards was taken 10 the as
and impaired the startling information
that the metal was composed OF gold,
silver. lead and copper.
Other boards were burned with like
results. and the mystery grew more per-
picking. Finally some one standing on
the roof OF the building had occasion 10
brush from his coatsleeves ilakes of SCOT
which were dropping from the great, roll
ing clouds of smoke and gas emerging
from the giant stacks nearby
Sheets OF common cheese cloth. cut TO
az the intcyior OF the stacks, were pre-
pared. Through the centre Of the sheets
were cut holes large enough 10 allow the
necessary free draught. The sheets were
fastened at various heights in the stacks
and allowed TO remain in position for
several weeks. When removed and SUBJ
jected TO treatment the chemist produced
gold, silver. copper and lead worth hum
dreds OF dollars.
More cheesecloth catchers were In
serted i'm the smokestacks a few feet
apart, one above the other. from the base
to the crown; a semi-circular steel house
was built, extending from the furnaces
to the base of the stacks; a blower was
placed I'm position 10 cool and force the
smoke and gas through the steel house
and up the fiues.
In it's passage the smoke deposited in
the steel house hundreds of pounds of
CRIME which was allowed 10 gather and
pack for six months. That OF the CRIME
which managed TO travel through the cir
cular house and reach the fiues was
caught by the cheese cloth. a very small
portion. practically, escaping TO the out
side.
When the steel house became filled with
packed soot-hghly inhammable-the
mass was touched off with a common
match and allowed to burn for several
still remained I'm the inclosure many tons
of peculiar dead-looking cinder, hard
and worthless I'm appearance. This cinder
was run through the furnaces. receiving
treatment in the same manner as the
original ores. and readily yielded its
precious wealth.
During January the Omaha plant gath
cred q six months smoke house and
cheesecloth harvest" receiving 500 tons OF
cinder, which yielded more than s25, 900.
Fifty thousand dollars per year scat
tered over Omaha In smoke. That's
what II has amounted 10 for 20 years.