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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
FOR SALE.

A few tracts of land improved; i'm
mediate possession given. Some bar
gains in unimproved lands.
FOR LEASE.
A small ranch, and some land ready
for spring crop. For particulars in
quire of S. NJ. HUTZEL, Wa-Keeney.
Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Black Jack will make the season at
my farm miles south and 2 miles
east OF Na-Keeney. Jack is 4 years
old; has mealY nose, fine form, heavy
bone: mother was Mammoth Jenny:
sired by old s.Joe Blackburn
TERNs-SS to insure live colt.
Frank will make the season at the
same place. Frank is years old; was
sired BY ssOld Bob;- dam was half
Clyde and half Morgan
TERMS SO to insure live colt
Care will be taken to prevent acct
dents but will not be responsible for
any E. b. WEBB, Owner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

John B. Quay, assistant superin-
tendent of Registery Division of the
Postofiice Department., Inspected the
local Office last Saturday. Mr.. Quay
is cousin of Senator Quay of Penn
Sylyania-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
Subscribe for the Official papel
Soup.

Soup
Received at the Star Grocery nice
assortment OF Van Camps Concen-
trated Soups in 10 cent cans.
Chicken, Ok Tail. Vegetable, Yer
micelli, Tomato, Cream, Celery and
Pea
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Here's a pointer for the business
men of Wa-Keeney: The papers of
this county seem very prosperous at
this time. The Lacrosse papers are
full of home ads, and this paper is
carrying more advertising than it
ever carried before. The merchants
of the two towns seem to appreciate
their two papers, and the editors
certainly appreciate the liberalnty of
their patrons = McCracken Enter
prise.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Some months ago Dick Owens lost
an architectural book belonging to F.
S. Diebold- He thinks he put it in
somebody's buggy by mistake. Finder
will please leave it at f. s. Diebold's
Lumber yard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

An exchange states that Missouri
mule that was caught in railroad
wreck kicked his way out of the debris.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

on bicycles with fishing pole attach
ment were seen spinning southwark.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

For FARMERS.

The Union Pacific Railroad is issu-
ing Agricultural Bulletins giving COM
plete and accurate reports OF expert
mental work carried on in the states
of Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and
Wyoming. Also special bulletin on
Alfalfa, Wheat, Corn. Beet Sugar, etc.
Mailed free on application to
GEO. c. SCHAEFER, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

LosT-On the Hill City road be-
tween the Saline and Hill City-Greer
plush robe. Finder will De rewarded
by leaving same at this office.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will hold Woman's
Exchange at the home of Mrs F. G.
Wollner, Thursday, June 4. All are
cordially invited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Last Tuesday this section was visit
ed by heavy rain, some hail fell but
did no damage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Mrs. Minnie Fisher and baby daugh
ter returned to Mcpherson, Kansas,
after quite long visit with Grandpa
and Grandma Sellers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
LANDS WANTED.

/ have customers for few unim-
proved cheap tracts of land; some we'll
improved farms; some small ranches.
and two large ranches
If you want to sell now is the time
Come list what you have, or send me
descriptions, prices, etc.
For Sale-LandS-
A few bargains in lands-farm and
ranch lands
Irrigated Lands.
am agent for the Arkansas Valley
Sugar Beet & Irrigated Land Co IS
lands in Southeast Colorado, where
farming pays.
Call on or write,
S. NJ. HUTZEL,
- Wa-Keeney, kans-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

The County Commissioners and
Township Assessors will sit As board
of equalization at the county clerks
office next Monday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Several of our young people are ex-
pecting to enter colleges and uniyers-
itIeS this fall.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Miss Mamie Glenn and sister, OF
Collyer, were in our city on Wednes
day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Congressman Reeder will speak at
Plainyille today.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Grin Hankins, Smith s. Jacksan,
and Jerry C. Coffey, of North Yakami,
Wash, are new readers this week.
How the WORLD do move.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Our town is gaily decorated with
show bills of Uncle Toms Cabin and
the small boy in groups are much in
evidence discussing the merits OF the
artist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

1t is said that Miss Bessie Court
right Is contemplating trip east this
summer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

"Happy Joe'' Irwin was in town or
Wednesday eager for gold news.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

George BEEN had the misfortune to
cut his arm on some glass this week.
He carries his arm in a sling and is
getting along nicely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Rector J. HI. Lee will hold EpiscO-
pal services at the Presbyterian
church Sunday, May 31st. Everybody
invited
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Mrs. George Bennett, of Hutchin
son. Kans., is visiting her sister, Mrs
Grant Goble.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Co. gave
= splendid performance at the Olym-
pia last night. Eva and Topsy espec-
tally good.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Garden produce is beginning to ap-
pear from the country. A. r. Green
wood furnishes US with the finest rad
ishes about the country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Miss Faith Wonuer is enjoying a
visit from her cousin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

The ladies of the Baptist church
will serve ice cream and cake on Dec
grafton Day in the stone building
north Of Mrs. Harrisons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

The High School Commencement
exercises took place Thursday evening.
MAY 81, at the court house. Notwith-
standing the threatening weather
large audience had gathered by $50
O'Clock. The room was prettily dec
GRATED in nile green and white hunt
ing and evergreen, cut flowers adorn-
ed vases, and were festooned with
other decorations. Chase Wilson was
the only graduate of the High school
this year and all bespeak bright fu-
ture for this young man. who so ably
completed the course laid down by
the school. DR.. Fisk, president of
the Washburn collage, Iectured on the
subject, docs Three-Storv Larnin'
Pay?'' Perhaps it is safe to say that a
better lecture never was delivered in
Wa-Keeney than this one. DR.. Fisk
is magnetic speaker and his lecture
abounded in truth and interest. The
central truth of the lecture was that
''Three-Storv Larnin'" does pay with
compound interest not only in dollars
and cents but with richness of mind
that will last through time. The
patrons and parents of our High
school have cause tn feel proud of the
advancement made this year and an
earnest effort should be put forth to
make it one of the best High schools
IN, nur fOttpfrv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Ice cream soda seems to be the pop
ular summer refreshment just now.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Memorial services were held in the
court house last Sunday at ii o'clock.
A double quartet composed of Messrs.
Steinberger, Stephens, King and
Blair, Mesdames Jones, Henicksman.
Hiskey and Miss Ashcroft furnished
the music for the occasion. The room
was filled, goodly number of the G..
A. r. Post being present Rev E. E.
Gunckel, of the NJ. E. church, deliv-
cred the address, and we believe it is
a long time since so able and appro-
pirate address has been made on this
occasion. 1t was full OF patriotism as
well as pathos, and our public feel
gratified that we have so able a
speaker in our midst as Rev. Gunckel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

MONEY TO LOAN on improved prop
erty, w. III. Swiggett-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Chas Sellers new cottage is nearly
completed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

News is as scarce this week as fish
are ON the string that ''Poff." brings
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

w. H. Swiggett can loan money Oh
improved farm property
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

If you want the official paper sub
scribe for the WORLD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Ellis Headlight: Mrs. o. A Cort-
right of Wa-Keeney, is visiting her
daughter in this CITY. Mrs. L. j.
Healey and Mrs. G. w. Stapliu left
Tuesday for Mcpherson, to attend the
W. II. c. convention. E. A. Rea of
Hays will deliver the Memorial adj
dress in this city. Ed. is a fine young
fellow and good speaker We learn
that an operation will be performed
on Eli Sheldon today at St. Joseph's
hospital in Kansas City. :. Ross s.
Waldo, agents for the "St. Paul' have
written s170.1O7. 90 Hail insurance for
their company this season up to Thurs
day night last. The prospects for
wheat are good 1t pays to patronlZe
solid company. a sample OF wheat
thirty inches high from the farm of
Thomas Disney was on exhibition at
the State bank last Saturday.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
Too much rain and not enough sun

Mr.. jackson, of the firm of Jackson
s. Smith, big cattle dealers on the
Smoky, was county seal visitor on
Thursday and made us an agreeable
call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Governor Bailey will crate at Beloit
TODAY.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Smoked hams at Baker 5
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

5-16-3t
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31

Best bushel winter rye, list, Holt
& Homewood; I'd, Henry Hunter,
Greensboro.
Best sheaf winter rye, Holt q
Homewood.
Best 2 bushels white corn in ears,
1st, J. A. Wolff, Tobaccoville; I'd, j.
W. Wharton, Greensboro.
Best u ears largest white corn,
j. r. Russ.
Largest and best display of corn,
1st, D. J. Williams, Apex; I'd, l.. M.
Hardy, LAGRANGE Certificate of
merit).
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
SPECIAL RATES SOUTHERN
BAPTIST CONVENTION VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY, SA-
VANNAH, GA, MAY ia, 1903.

The Southern Railway announces
account above occasion a rate of one
fare plus 25 cents, for the round trip,
from all points South Of the Ohio
and Potomac, and East of the Mis-
sissippi Rivers.
Tickets on sale May 5 to 7 inclu-
sive, with final limit May 20, 1903.
Extension of return limit can be
obtained until June 1, 1903, if depos-
tied with Mr.. Jos. Richardson, Spe-
cial Agent, on or before May goth,
and on payment of a fee of SO cents.
Every facility for the comfort and
convenience of those attending this
meeting will be provided by the
Southern Railway.
Rate from Raleigh $1O.85.
For rates, sleeping car reserva-
tions and other information. apply to
any agent of the Southern Railway.
or address
T. E. GREEN, c.. T. A.
Raleigh, N. @.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
TRAGEDY AVERTED.

"Just in the nick of time u little
bow was saved" writes Mrs. W: Wat
kins, of Pleasant City, Ohio. "P9eu-
monia had played sad havoc with h1m
and a terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him, but he grew
worse every day. At length we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery TOR Con
sumption, and our darling was saved.
He's now sound, and WE'LL" Every
body ought to know, it's the only
sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all
Lung diseases. Guaranteed by all
druggists. Price so cents and $1.OO.
Trials bottles free.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
WANTED

For the convenience and benefit of our read
ers and their friends, we AVE decided to set
aside space below in which they may make
known their wants to one another. Any one
having a pig or a calf, a colt, or a kid, or any
other article around his home he would like
to exchange for cash, or some other ar
ticle, canltell the readers of The Progressive
Farmer at the rate of Csc. per week, II eX-
pressed in 25 words, or less, and at the rate
of one cent a word If more than Is words are
used. bunting each figure and each initial
as a separate word. Cash must
each order for the full amount
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
Prizes for Agricultural Students.

va
The following special prizes for
agricultural students at the North
Carolina A. & M. College are Of
fered for 1908:
The Vermont Farm Machine Co.,
of Bellows Falls, Vt, offers a prize
of their No. 7 United States Sepa-
rator for the student preparing the
best essay on "The Making of a
Dairy Farm" The value of this
prize is 800.
P. M. Sharples, West Chester, Pa,
offers a prize of one-half the list
price of the separator to the student
preparing the best essay on the sub
ject, "The Middle South as a Dairy
Section" The value of this prize is
from $50 to $3.50.
The Caraleigh Fertilizer and Phos-
phate Co., Raleigh, offers a prize of
a ton of high grade fertilizer to the
student preparing the best essay on
"Soil Fertilization" The value of
this prize is $35.
Nj. Grimes Cowper, Raleigh, offers
a prize of a pure-bred registered
Jersey bull to the student preparing
the best essay on "The Conformation
of the Dairy Sire and Cow" The
value of this prize is $50.
The Macmillan Co., New York, of
fers a prize of a set of books, its
complete "Rural Science Series," to
the student preparing the best essay
on "The Farmer and his Library"
The value of this prize is $25.
Charles Scribner's Sons, New
York, offers a prize of a set of books
on agriculture, to the student pre-
pairing the best essay on the subject,
"The Farmer Should be a Student
Always" The value of this prize is
S..
The Zenner Disinfectant Co., De-
trOlt, Mich, offers a silver medal to
the student making the best report
on the live stock exhibit at the State
Fair. The value of this medal is
$25.
The North Carolina State Fair
Association offers a prize of S. to the
student preparing the best essay on
the Give Stock Exhibit at the State
Fair
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31

There is more Catarrh in this aection Of tia
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to be
lncurable. For q great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t a local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failingto cure with
local treatment, pronounced it inCurable. Sci
disease, and, therefore, requires constitutional
treatment; Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
Dy F:J. Cheney &C.,, Toledo, Ohio, isthe only
constitutional cure on the market. It is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a teaspoon
ful. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address,
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
NG~Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
SPECIAL OFFER.

The standard retail price is ST.
you can't get it from DR.. Burkett LOT
less-but he has kindly made a Spe-
cial rate to The Progressive Farmer
by which we are enabled to offer d
copy of the book, postpaid, n d
years subscription to The Progress
sive Farmer, sent to any address 1 o.
only $1.5O-so long as the supply
lasts. Only a small edition has Oe5n
issued, and it is not unlikely that tnI
present supply will be exhausted
within a few weeks. RememOtI.
book alone is 81; a years sub5criP.
ton alone is 81. We send both III
$3.50. Order to-day. Address,
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER'r
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31
Prizes for Farmers at the State Fair,

"SAOS NASRANJN ~ SHOO-
crops at the 1902 State Fair. The
list as furnished us by Secretary
Pogue is as follows:
Largest yield of corn n one acre:
1st, J. q. Robbins, Raleigh; I'd, L.
M. Stephenson, Raleigh.
Best bushel white wheat, list, Holt
& Homewood, Burlington; I'd, Hick-
DRY Milling Co., Hickory.
Best bushel red wheat, list, Holt &
Homewood, Burlington; I'd, J.. R.
Rush, Bridgewater.
Best bushel buckwheat, LIST, J. r.
Rush, Bridgewater; I'd, Hickory
Milling Co.
Best bushel sheaf white wheat,
Holt & Homewood.
Best sheaf red wheat, Holt &
Homewood; I'd, D. W. Lindley, Kim
bolton.
Best bushel early oats, list, z. Baird
Biting, Rural Hall; I'd, Holt &
Homewood.
Best bushel white oats, list, D. W.
Lindley, Kimbolton; I'd, J. W. Perry,
Leewood.
Largest yield of corn on one acre,
LIST, J. H. Robbins, Raleigh; I'd, L.
M. Stephenson, Raleigh.
Best bushel white wheat, LIST, Holt
& Homewood, Burlington; I'd, Hick-
DRY Milling Co., Hickory.
Best bushel red wheat, list, Holt &
Homewood, Burlington; I'd, J. R.
Russ, Bridgewater.
Best bushel Buckwheat, list, J. R.
Russ. Bridgewater; Cd, Hickory Mill
ing Co.
Best sheaf white wheat, Holt &
Homewood.
Best sheaf red wheat, 1st, Holt &
Homewood; I'd, D. W. Lindley, Kim
bolton.
Best bushel early oats, list, z.
Baird Biting, Rural Hall; I'd, Holt
& Homewood.
Best bushel white oats, list, d. w.
Lindley, Kimbolton; I'd, J. W. Perry,
Leewood.
Best bushel black oats, list, Holt &
Homewood; I'd, D. W. Lindley.
Best bushel winter oats, 1st, D.
W. Lindley; I'd, z. Baird Biting.
Best and largest display shelled
oats, Holt & Homewood.
Best bushel yellow corn, list, Hen
ry Hunter, Greensboro; I'd, J. W.
Perry, Leewood.
Best bushel sweet corn, Henry
Hunter, Greensboro.
Best 6 stalks corn with ears, J. P.
Wyatt, Raleigh.
Best u ears longest yellow corn,
J. r. Rust.
Best and largest display of wheat,
Hickory Milling Co.
Best bushel rust-proof oats, LIST,
Holt & Homewood; Cd, D. W. Lind
ley.
Best sheaf white oats, Holt &
Homewood.
Best sheaf earliest oats, LIST, Mrs.
F. P. Tucker, Raleigh; ID, J. w.
Perry.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31

To Make Cows Pay, use Sharpless Cream
SeparatOrs. Book Business Dafrying' and
Cat. 25 free. w. Chester, Pa.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1903-03-31

NOTICE. Can R1ats tP no e ssgso6 5ro aa
stated. But can sell a limited number of
settings from fine Barred Stock provided
orders are received at once. w. L. WOMBLE,
Raleigh, N. g,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

There is no mistaking the signiii.
canoe of the comparisons made by the
chief of the Bureau Of Statistics, o. T..
Austin, of the importations OF the chief
drugs during the last five years. or
medicinal opium we imported In 1898
72,2s7 pounds; in 1902 the imports
reached the, appalling total OF o4S,67i
pounds. or between seven and eight
times as much. The importatlons of
morphia and salts rose from $35,659
in value In 1893 to s08,550 In 1902.
those of cocaine and salts In the same
period from $4,000 to $254.704, and
those of opium and morphia from
S0S9,60O to $2,540,421 In the same
time.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

The typical American public official
never seems to doubt that he Is chosen
to make judicious selection Of which
laws ought to be enforced and which
ignored. Every sheriff or police chief
Ia Ills own legislator nowadays.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23
Ye Olde Inn Ale

healthful, strengthening refreshing drink Salts.
flying and pleasing to the TASTE We 0lOe INN ALE Is
perfectly made by the honest oldcountry processes
installed department of the KELLEY BREWING
COMPANY On draft all through Chicago Sold in
bottles by Druggists Or, will be delivered to your
home Ono dozen pints, $3.50 Call up Ale Depart.
ment-PhoNE SOUTH $40. Fiat oath street
KELLEY BREWING co.,. $3.50 CHICAGO
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23
Offiessa.

BRUNO r. FINK, President. Milwaukee, wis.
G. Q. RDMnR, Treasurer kenosha. Vie.
]. q. PANE, oserstary, II Pacanc Ave-, Chicago, n
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

n. ". kDeeDAI
q Q. Q. MILLER, DueaiA
RDTDn D00L0DR, JR.. New YssA.
pDrnA nAUCK. n, Newark.
SoHN oANDlNnn, n. PAilaAsipAia.
]. c, O. nuDPFDk New Yefk.
DDWiN 4. SCHMIDT, PAilaAsapAiA
EDWARD kUDt4 Dssesa.
4. 2. oC1ARNANN, DsseeayA
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1903-05-23

Chaismen Of Committee.

!. cAn. Q. lUPrrL4 New Yost, Advise0 Csuu
c1ARtD0 oUDNTnER, New Yssk, Publication c.
00o. J. oDnAMANN, Nswark, Committee % ~
J. ". SHOWN. Drsotlya TisAncs Committee.
oUD0tr0 BRAND. Chicago. Vigilance Cemuitss
oALLuo x1oAANN. New Yort, Manager Ntsssry
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-09-18

On the 9th work on the famous
stfGtton independence mine at Victor,
Col. was resumed under protection OF
the state military forces.
Frederick Doerr. stunned by the
lightning shock when the barn In
which he was sleeping was struck. on
the night Of the 10Th. was dragged TO
safety by his uncle. William poerr.
owner Of the barn. near Millsiadt. III.
United States revenue officers locat-
ed. on the 10th, and confscatod an H.
licit stIll OF 100 gallons daily capacity,
which was doing q tine business. In
n Of Chicago's protticst residence
districts. Several barrels Of unfinished
product were found. Samuel Barron, a
Jew, was arrested.
Al the end OF two days conference
at Parsons, Kas., between officials Of
the Missouri, Kansas ~ Texas Railroad
Co, and committees ropi escnt.ug Its
employees, an agreement was reached.
on the 10Th. whereby 80 per cent OF the
employees, In the Sedalia shops we're
granted an increase Of ten cents 4 day.
On the 10th 10 men were hemmed In
by flames and threatened with death
by a fire which originated from nm *
plosion Of a gasoline engine In the sec
ond story Of the Bradley Burr CO..
carriage and wagon works, In Chicago.
The last 81 the employees had barely
CROPPED their way out OF the burning
building when the roof OF the struc-
ture fell in: loss. $4,000.
On the 18th. in a wreck on the High
line" of the Katy near Sutherland
johnson county. Mo. several peopl,
were injured, thrae Of them seriously.
On the 18th a report was current II
Kansas City, Mo, that the Kansas Cts
Southern Railway Co, had begun nego'
tiations for the purchase of the Fort
Smith & Western railroad, which hai
1i9 miles OF road now in operation. eS'
tending from Fort Smith to WaleektC
Junction, !. T., on the line OF the Mis-
souri,. Kansas & Texas railway.
On the nth Arthur J. hcfbst wal
arrested and arraigncd in New Yorl
city. on n charge OF fraudulent use 81
the mails. lie and Julius n, Nilsson, II
ia alleged, opened an Office in Chicago
and borrowed the name OF the Western
Supply Co. OF that place. &c secure
goods on the credit OF that company.