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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
IN the Blood.

aAD of discussion is in the blood of
every SCOTSMAN. To hundreds the
question whether Burns was very
bad man that produced incomparably
good verse, and whether Scott was a
good-natured snob who, to pay OF
debts that he ought never to have in
Cured. wrote in a scandalous hurry
and in scandalously slovenly English,
loTeis of almost Shakespearean quail
ity. bring every year supreme delight.
National Review
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
The First Telephone.

What was probably the first te1e,
phone used for practical purposes III
England has just been taken down. It
was constructed in 1879 by the late
Mr.. Alfred Cunningham and his
brother between the old town hall,
Dertzes, and Southgate House, the
residence of the Cunningham family,
and was made from the description
and Illustrations and sketches which
Edison contributed to the Scientific
American.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
ARE YOU GOING EAST?

Il making arrangements for
your going East this summer 1t
would be we'll to consider conve
nlence and saving of time. The
WABSAA, with ITS own rails to
St. Louis, Detroit Toledo. Pitts
burg and Buffalo, is the shortest
line, makes the best time and fur
nishes the best accommodations.
And thru service To New York &
Boston. Ask Your local ticket
Agent for tickets over the Wabash
for they all sell them.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
First published Dec. Is, 1906
Notice for Pu 5lication. No. 1850.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
Office Colby, Kansas, Dec. Il, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her inten
ton to make final proof in support of he
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Probate Judge of Ellis county, Ks
at Hays City, Kansas, on Jan. IS, 1906. viz
Grace Anna HALL, Homestead appli-
cation No. 27427 for the seq Ne4, S1zSe4
and Ne4Se4 of section12, township Il
south, range II w:
She names the following witnesses tc
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
William Harmon, Emmerson E. Ball
Alfred Barnes. Harry FELTON,,
all of Hays P, o., Kansas.
Il. II Blair. Register
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
To hunters.

If YOU wnnId know OF a country
which abound IN rurEc, duck
quail. squirrels and other small
9nme, wIrh III ny good chance
at deer. Gel !. copy of The new book
let "Fcalae1s and Fms on the
Frisco" 1t Tells about huating &.
fishing IN he Ozark and Ii, the st
Francis vale, Sent tree on re
quest b, A. Hilton, Gen. Pass.
Act, Frisco System, ST Louis, Mo
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Thounht He Knew Hin.

AS Willie was looking out of the
front window he saw his grandfather
pass by the house, and calling TO his
mother, who was not now on speaking
terms with her parent, because little
Willie tore up some flowers in the old
mans garden, said: Mamma, amt
that Bill Woods? Usen't he be my
grandfather once?"
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Some Ria sunerstitions.

Another example Of pig superst1-
tion is found in the mythology of the
east, from which one learns that when
the earth was hidden away by the NAL
ice Of a giant, the god Vishnu took
upon himself the form of a great oar.
This animal had fiery tusks, with
which it rooted the earth up from the
depths of Patalas, putting it once more
in its proper place.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Rattan Furniture.

Rattan furniture was first made in
the United States with bamboo and
kind OF seagrass imported from China.
The Chinese have now learned the
trick, and make this furniture in large
quantities. The grass grows in I'M
limited quantities in the salt water
marshes along The coast.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Mexico's DANGEROUS Volcano.

Colima is the most Troublesome Of
all Mexican volcanoes at present, and
on more than one occasion it has Civ
en- sufficient motive TO cause people
TO be afraid of it. Like Vesuvius, Co.
lima is constantly putting and smok-
ing, but from time to time goes to
sleep only to resume activity.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Supply Needs of savages.

New Guiana accounts for good per-
centage of cast-off women's clothing.
a Papuan man reaches the highest
possible social pre-eminence when at
tired in a serge skirt. Some New
Guinea tribes thirst for old slippers,
not for wear, but as amulets to keep
off the Evil One.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Troublesome White Ants.

1t cost the town of Sydney. New
South Wales, $500 TO ant-proof the
organ IN the town hall. This organ,
I1e 4nest in Australia, was invaded
ny white ants, and in short time the
PIPES were pierced and the elbows de-
-~:oyed' The wooden floors had to be
.sl-sed and covered with metal to avoid
Inc rest.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
SAFE for the Family Library.

Received from the department OF
agriculture, a bulletin on Terms Used
in Forestry. Having looked it over,
we are pleased to note that none OF
the terms we have heard lumbermen
using is included. The book can,
therefore, be put in the hands of the
young.--CIeveland Leader.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Market for CASTOR Finerv

German agents buy large quantities
OF our CASTOR clothing for shipment
10 South America. The Indians and
aegroids of Brazil buy women's hats
the chiefs extracting the feathers or
artificial flowers for their own adorn-
ment and giving the bare shapes to
their wives
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
First Straw Hats.

Straw hats were first heard of in
England in the reign of Queen Eliza
beth. In the reign of James I, we
learn of Lord William Howard paying
the then large sum OF G. 6s for two
straw hats.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Appontmeaat as Adneaastratg.ar.

appointment as Adn17astT'nt9'ac.
1st published Dec. 8, 1905
State of Kansas. Ellis Co. SIS,
In the Probate court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of
George .JordGn,
Late of Ellis county, Kansas.
Notice Of appointment
Notice is hereby given, that on the
DIST day of Nov. A ID, 1905, the I'M
dersigned was, by the Probate court
of Ellis county, kansas. duly appointed
and qualified as Administrators of the
Estate of George Jordan, late
of Ellis county, deceased. All parties
interested in said estate will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Mary A7an Jord0aa, A dmia1astr0trae
of the Estate of George Jordan, dec.
Attest: B. c Arnold, Probate Judge
Dated Hays kan. Nov. 81. 1905,
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Custom Of Mohsmmedans

1t is a frequent custom among the
loaanmedans to write desirable
names on half dozen or more slips
of paper. These are placed in the
Koran, and the name on the first slip
drawn out is given to the child.
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rock Mo- chancea.

IT can't stop ter talk now ~
Brother Williams. Il done digged 2
storm pit ter hide me fun de harri-
cane. an 1 gwine ter see bout takin'
out insurance on it. Kaze you know,
a earthquake might happen ter come
long en- swaller it!"-Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
liner Hnntinn in india.

A traveller returned from India re
Iates that at Andarkofl, in central
India, he killed four full-grown tigers
with five shots in six minutes, the
first three being single shots.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Il motice of Final Settlement.

chol uolohou Oec. ~, AFoo.
State of Kansas, Ellis Co, SIS:
In the Probate court OF said county.
In the matter of the estate cf
Bernard Martin, deceased,
To all Creditors of and other persons
interested in said Estate:
You are hereby notified that at the next
regular term Of the Probate court. in and for
said county, to be held at the Probate
Judges office in Hays city in said county
on the 18th day of January 1906.
I will make final settlement of said estate
Having filed with said Court my claim
for compensation as Administrative
of said estate and for necessary attorneys
fees and other expenses necessarily incurred
in the administration of said estate,
Parmelia Martin, Admins stratrix.
Attest. B. C. Arnold. Pro. Judge.
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First published Dec. goth 1905.

Notice Of .1font settlenee'. 8
State of Kansas, Ellis comfy, SIS.
In the Probate court of said county;
In the matter of the estate of
SUMNER CROKER, deceased;
To all Creditors of and other persons inter
ested in said estate,
You are hereby notified that at the next
regular term of the Probate court, in and foi
said county, TO be held at the Probate Judges
office in Hays city, in said county, on the
2oth day of Jan'y 1oo6, will make final
settlement of said estate
Having filed with said Court my claim
for compensation as Administrative of said
estate and for other expenses necessarily
incurred in the administration of said estate
Sarah E. Croker, AdnaaoiStratraa
Attest: B. c. Arnold Probate Judge.
d go II
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
worId,s HIGHEST Elevator.

The highest elevator in the world
has been opened on the Burgenstock.
a mountain near Lake Lucerne. 1t
lifts tourists 500 feet to the top of a
vertical rock.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06
Chief Cause of CONSUMPTION.

According to Prof Behring, the
milk fed to infants is the chief cause
of consumption" He would insist on
the pasteurization of all milk
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-01-06

Notice Of Appoantnaerat.
1st published Dec 8. 1905,
State of Kansas, Ellis county, IS.
Ip the Probate Court in and for SAID
county.
In the matter of the Estate Of
Josephine B. v Palmer, deceased,
late of Ellis county, Kansas
Notice of appointment.
Notice is Hereby Given that or the
9TH day of Dec a D. 1905, the under
signed was, by the Probate Court of
Ellis county. Kansas duly appointed
and qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Josephine B. V. Palmer late
of Ellis County, deceased, All parties
interested in said estate will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
CHARLES A PALMER,
Administrator
Attest: b. G. Arnold, Probate Judge
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IrreIevancies.

Faith, hope and charity! Cherish
the first, preach the second, and be
silent as to the last-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
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Madden's E Hss ss sale
s0ue verv fine Corn. Oats and
Barley

II yon want 4 washing machine
for Service do not buy a le,t of
wheels but buy a simple yasl ling
maehiHe, something that will wash
For sale by Henry Wolf & Son.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31


BOSTON, Dec. 29.-WOOL-The annual
canvass of the wool trade of the United
States by the Boston Commercial Bulletin
to discover the amount of wool remaining
unsold at the close of the year shows a
stock this year of 81, 402,046 pounds of do
nestle and 15,l69,0OO pounds of foreign wool.
72, 46l, 44S pounds OF domestic and PAPA, 600
pounds of foreign one year ago and hence
shows an increase for this year of p $40, sos
pounds of domestic and a decrease in the
stock of foreign wool of 9245, 600 pounds.
Regarding the wool market the Commercial
Bulletin Of Saturday says: Despite the
of mill accounts, a moderately substantial
business is being accomplished. Some
mand for wool, while others are enjoying
an active trade. The general condition OF
the market is satisfactory to merchants
who feel that the steadily diminishing local
stocks and the strength OF the foreign mar
kets sufficiently warrant a sitter price
tendency. Large handlers OF domestic wool
are busily employed shipping the recent
heavy purchases Fine and fine medium
clothing territory are still having a good
movement, the transfers including Wyom-
ing, Idaho, Montana and Utah stock Sales
are OF varying quantities, most of them
however, being of moderate proportions
Prices range from 22Q23c in the grease or
secured basis. Staple territory IL I'm com
paratively small supply, but the demand
continues undated. Fine staple Montana
sells at 25q2519c, or 70a73c clean; half blood
is moving steadily at 67d70c while quarter
blood is scarce and strong at 5Sd60c.
Secured territory is also having a fair call.
at zoe for fine and 66a7Oc for fine medium.
Texas and California woods are still re-
ceiving attention from manufacturers, with
resultant sales of fall Texas at 22d23c in
the grease or 60a62c clean, or of Middle
county, California, at 2ld23c or G5d66c The
fleece situation is becoming steadily
stronger and in quarter-bood the strength
is particularly noticeable it being estimated
that there are no more than 100000 pounds
sold in this country. The shipments
OF wool from Boston to December a. in
elusive, from December o. 1905, according
70 the same authority, are 227 757, ia pounds,
against $3.50, Sl9 pounds at the same time
last year.
ST LOUIS, Dec. 20 --woOI-steady; me,
dunn grades, combug and clothing, 23n
CSC; light fine, 191fa&c: heavy fine, l5ql7c;
tub WI shed, 30n3Sc
LONDON, Dec. 29-WOOI5-The arrivals
Of wool for the frs. series Of the 1907 auc-
ton sales amount q $4,000 bales, including
1900 bales forwarded direct to spinners
The imports this week were; New South
Wales, ID, 400 bales Queensland, /. 600 bales
Victoria, 400 bales; South Australia, $40
bales; West Australia, l,600 bales; New
Zealand, 200 ballet; Cape of Good Hope and
Natal, 1900 bales; various, $500 bales
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31

CATTLE-There were no fresh receipts
of cattle today and the total for the week
has been very small as compared with
previous weeks, and some smaller than for
the corresponding week of last year. Light
receipts, however. were just what every
one Interested in the selling end of the
trade wanted. 1t will be remembered that
the cattle market broke badly last week,
not only here, but at all selling points as
WELL the receipts having been too large
for the demand. The moderate receipts
this week has enabled demand to overtake
supply, so thCt values have gradually re-
covered. until at the close of the week
they are just as high as they have been
any time within the last two weeks. In
other words. the market is 254i0c higher
than 1t was at the Iow point, and besides
that, in a good. healthy condition. This
would apply equally well to both beef
steers and cows and hcifers. II the couno
try will now exercise a little moderation
and not ship in too many half fat or
warmed up steers, there is every reason
for believing that the market will continue
in fair shape Too many poor cattle,
though, are almost certain to weaken
values even on the good kinds.
Good, fleshy feeders, having both weight
and quality, have sold very well all the
week, being in good demand at steady
prices. On the other hand light stockers
and inferior grades of all kinds have been
slow sale.
Representative sales.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31
MEN CURED BY ACCIDENTS
Personal Injuries at Times Result In
strange and Unexpected
Renent.

Some months ago a Denver workman was
the victim Of an accident which utterly de-
stroyed the hearing OF one OF his ears. AL
though he consulted numerous specialists,
he was unable to receive any benefit what
ever and at last all hope was given up.
The other day, while painting house.
he happened to stand on the top rung OF
the ladder with a bucket OF paint in his
hand. II CHANGED that he lost his balance
and fell The ladder topped over on him,
while the paint bucket struck him on the
head. when he regsined consciousness
It was found that his hearing had been
| fully restored by the blow.
A private soldier was struck by lightning
at Charleston a short time ago. This rem
dered him totally blind, but three days
later he was struck again. Afterward 1t
was discovered that he had fully regained
| his sight.
! In Australia, however, they claim 20 have
more curious case An English boy lost
his speech as a result OF fall Some time
! afterward he fell of a ladder and reoov-
| cred his speech,
A laborer's life was saved at a Welsh
infirmary by cutting his throat. The pa
| tient stopped breathing and when artificial
| respiration failed hole was cut In his
throat in order to induce the hearts
| action.
! A man who was formerly variety per-
former had been paralyzed for four years
| I'm both legs. When he was going along
the Dlals London. on crutches TO his lodg-
| ings he discovered that n shop was on fire.
! He gave the alarm and became so excited
| that he dropped his crutches, rushed up
stairs and saved the life of an infant.
He went home carrying the orutches on
his arm and hopes that he will be able
to commence work again.
Glasgow man drank deadly dose Of
laudanum; the police officers cured him
! by giving him good thrashng. His life
was saved by his being kept awake until
the effect of the poison had passed away.
The police officers who we're present kept
on beating him with a piece OF hose pipe
and with wet towels until he recovered
A well known player for the Halifax
foot ball club lost the use of his arm
owing to an accident at a game. Some
| little time ago when he was playing he re-
ceived very hard treatment with the re-
suit that when the match was over he had
recovered the use of his arm.
| TIL half back player for another team
| was playing some years ago and received
an injury to his leg which caused his re-
trement from the game. For several
months he was unable to walk without
crutches.
One day he had what appeared TO he the
misfortune to fall down a full flight of
steps. 1t was, however, fortunate fall,
for on getting up he found that he had re-
gained the use OF his injured leg and from
that day to this he has walked as straight
as though he had never had anything the
matter with him.-Chicago Chronicle.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31
Kansas city Live stock Market.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 29.-CATTLE--Re
ceipts, 800 head; market steady; choice eX-
port and dressed beef steers, $3.50 Q6 10 /;
steers, ss.s0S $50: stockers and feeders,
SS.0Od4.50; southern steers, $4,000 900,
southern COWS, $4,000 $50; native cows,
S21O6425; native heifers, $4,000 800;
bulls, S2.5O@40O: calves, S3.25d 500. Re
ceipts for the week, 1S,4O0 head
HOGS-Receipts, 5000 head; market
sales, S6SO@6.37h; heavy. $685. 6.4sh ;
packers, S6.3Oq64O; pigs and lights, S.. 25
G625. Receipts for the week, Sl,i00
head
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, none;
market nominally steady lambs, S6.25q
1885, fed ewes and yearlings, S4.5046.25;
ern-fed sheep, S42595.75 stockers and
feeders, s3.0O@4.75. Receipts for the
week, $4,000 head
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31
BRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
Liquidation in May Wheat Apparent, De-
spite Small Receipts
OPTION DECLINES AND CLOSES HEAVY
Mar Sentiment Increased by Predic-
'tions Of Large Increase in stocks
and the visibIe-COrn Mar
ket Very quiet
OMAHA. Deo. %. 1905.

OMAHA, Dec. %, 1906.
1ness developed at the start says
VIGILANCE Grain company, and hqu-
IN Of May was apparent, despite the
that spring wheat receipts were again
in the northwest and light worlds
pments predicted. Bears received Enough
enlargement to put out short lines ana
BY support came from weekly downs and
me scattered resting orders. Northwest
d July, May was pressed for sale and
pr sentiment was increased by predlc-
ms OF a large increase In Chicago stocks
q the visible. May was pushed TO the
west price so far on the crop and closed
.1eavy at the bottom Further declines are
likely, on which sufficient support Will
doubtless be ATTENDED to allow Of moderate
The corn 1narket was very quiet and
while there wNs fair-sized selling OF May
by local lobg. It was well taken and
considering the weakness in wheat, the
market held remarkably we'll Weather
conditions afe against movement and grad
ing, and with this state of affairs existing
It is doubtful If much impression VIII be
"SeIling( OF oats took place early, due
principally to weakness In wheat North
west 9klso sold, but commission house buy
L-g Was good"
3BrBOmhail estimates worlds shipments of
Gheat next Monday at about 100000 bush
els, against 600 and ll,24S,OO0 bushels,
and predicts decrease in ION passage
Liverpool closed I'D lower on wheat and
lad lower on corn.
owing to the condition Of the wires no
primary receipts were forthcoming and
little news was received from the various
markets.
New York dispatch says: agent for
manufacturer of farm implements just back
from Argentina says large importers there
are not anxious to place contracts at pres
ent, fearing serious damage to corn crops
by locusts, which appeared in enormous
fERLAIne."
u range Of options:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31

ST. LOUIS. Dec. @.-WHEAT-Lower;
z hard nhq7Sse; May. 5s5sG76zc: July.
74LQ7ttc.
May. uA0Slho; July, exc No. & white,
0ATs-weak; track No. 2 cash. SQs5xc,
86Lc.
FLoUR-steady; red winter patents. q. IS
clear. Sl5Sd2s5.
sEED-rmothy. nominal tS.Sd3S.
CORNMEAL-Dull, 30.
BRAN-Dull; sacked, east track s8G95ikc
HAY-steady; timothy. S16 OOdls g; prsi-
RE. S12001l5.0o
IRON COTTON TIES-Sl02
BAG0IN0-Skc.
HEMP TWTkE-sc.
PRoNISIoNS-Pork. lower; jobblng. SIC 30
Lard, higher prime steam, $ s2h. Dry salt
meats, stTadyi boxed extra shorts. % Oh;
eisAf ribf. e-eoi short clear. ta. Bacon
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features of the Trading and Closing
Prices on Bonrd of Trade.


Dec. 2s.-Selling by local
'fSlles caused a weak wheat market today
the May delivery closing at a loss of y
&a% S"' Provi SS We're Wy "a Gi7hc
lower.
In addition to the liquidation of long
wheat, there was free selling by north
western interests for short account. These
were inspired to large extent BY local
selling at Duluth and Minneapolis. Al
though the news was not particularly
bearish, the feeling in favor of lower
Titees seemed to he more PronounGso
market became weaker as trading adj
vanced and final quotations were the low
est Of the day. May opened shade lower
77077hc, where IL closed weak. Clear
auCes of wheat and flour were equal TO
$4,000 blu. Primary receipts dPt oO were SIS r.
the same day last year. Minneapolis
Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of
$50 cars, against AIS last week and 62S
The corn market was remarkably steady
considering the weakness OF wheat. Com
mission houses and shorts were the hest
buyers. The market closed steady. May
opened unchanged to shade higher at
45% Q4Shc to 48kc, sold of to 43A a
1880 and closed at 4S& q43hc local
receipts were ass cars, with four of con-
Trading in the oats pit was light and
the market was irregular. The source
of weakness was the decline in wheat.
Offerings were taken largely by shorts.
MAY opened unchangeu AT 80 "a 4 80 - G,
sold of to 96c and closed at the lowest
point. Local receipts were 1871 cars.
The prospect OF a larger movement of
live hogs caused considerable selling of
provisions for short account and prices
.aakened under the pressure. Shorts
and local packers were the principal buy.
ers At the close May pork was Off u y
at $16.45. Lard was down &c at $3.50
Ribs were 2h q sc lower at ss.S7S.
Estimated receipts for Monday were
Wheat, 90 cars; corn, 656 cars; oats, 24l
cars; hogs, So, 900 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-31
New York Live stock Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. 90 BEEVES - Re-
ceipts, 291 head; nothing doing In live cat
tie, nominally steady. Dressed beef, quiet
at 6jkd9c per ID. for common to choice ma
tive sides; fancy beef NC higher Exports,
$40 cattle and 1900 quarters OF beef.
CALVES-Receipts, none, and no trading;
nominally steady for live calves; car of
westerns sold late yesterday at A.0O.
Dressed veals, Sdl3kc per ID; country
dressed, 7d71Rc per h.; extra carcasses, I.5hc
per Id.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, 1872 head d;
sheep, slow but steady; lambs dull. Sheep,
S4O0q5.25; lambs, 81 20qI40. No really good
top stock changed hands.
HOGS-Receipts, 2,sS4 head; nominally
firm.