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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

fsp - : good exsrciGm9. By -
1ys What + your name7 Was o3aed,
= the young man TUNED away pu1su-
ant to his orders.
momentary hesitation, which Miss
Malcolm Was quick to detect.
We'll, papa said she. q the young
mans form vanished around the corner
OF the house, @your manner frightened
that poor fellow SO that he nearly for
got his name. He must think you .
perfect tyrant."
II he remains long enough with US
he Will find out who is the tyrant," re-
torted Mr.. Malcolm, jocularly. Nov,
Lulu, my dear, if you have time, please
read me few items of news before
lunch, and afterward you can ride to
the village and see if there is letter
from young Moreland. It is about
time for him to pay that long-promised
visit.
While Lulu is engaged with her
father, we will follow the new coach
man.
When out of the presence of Mr..
Malcolm and his daughter, his lips
gave way to an amused smile, which
gradually deepened into a broad
laugh.
We'll, Fred, old boy" he said to
himself, "tHis is Transformation with
vengeance! You have been turned
into coachman, willy nilly. A good
joke on me. that will be relished ex-
ceedingly by the boys, if they ever
get hold of it So, that is Miss NAL
colin. A very attractive young lady,
indeed, and no better opportunity than
this will ever offer itself for me to win
the affections of woman for myself
alone. So here goes"
Arriving at the stables, Davis, as he
was styled by his employer, made
friends with the horses intrusted to
his care, and, acknowledgements
as we'll as he did, soon had them under
perfect control.
Mr.. Malcolm congratulated himself
more and more each succeeding day
upon the acquisition of such a valuable
servant, for, as far as he could learn,
this man did not seem to have single
one of the petty vices common among
that class of men. When he had fin
ished his duties for the day, he would
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

JACOB STYER Is stalwart farmer OF
the Conestoga Valley, Pennsylvania.
No healthier people than Farmer Styer
and his good wife can be found in all
Eastern Pennsylvania. They own a
magnificent farm and are prosperous,
but blight has fallen upon their beau
tiful home that is as sad as it is strange
and unaccountable. Their four grown
children have all died of consumption
at the family homestead, and yet the
parents have arrived at q good old age
with not sign of disease of any kind.
Annie Styer was beautiful girl Of 20
years of age. She was well formed,
and appeared in the pink of health, but
she suddenly became Ill, and in shor,
time was corpse. having died of pull
monary exhaustion. This was two
years ago. A year later Sallie and
Fannie, Is and 10 years Of age. died i
the same manner after being suddenly
stricken. Now Adam, II years Of age,
ID dead. A 12-year-old daughter d no,
expected to live. and the remaining
two sons are looking forward to a
early death Of the same dreaded dis
ease. The doctors ara pushed, 4
none Of Che Stysrs' relations evr died
Of consumption.s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

- ths III. ~ a. III 3 -
his servank I'D: s.
What Ga / d fot Jon. D.vii, ~
morningfs
You can give me- your dsuehter e
my WIFE, Davis said, boldly. = -
took Lulu'b hand In his.
aSir, You insult mel" exclaimed II:
Malcolm. as he gaxed angrily q e.
young man.
And yet you invited me here for IL
express purpose Of seeking her for m0
wife, answered the other, coolly, and
even smilingly.
You are mad! never saw you be-
fore In my life!" was the astonished ~
ply;
lis not that your handwriting? and
dld you not send me that invitation p
passing the elder man o letter q Ia
spoke.
1T is certainly my handwriting, but
1 cannot understand how you come BIZ
this letter, was the amazed reply.
And am Fred Davis Moreland. n
your service" was the quiet reply.
"The day I came I was not certain that
l was in the right place, and before I
could question you, you mistook me-
for the expected coachman, and would
not allow me to explain matters; 30,
acting upon Yhim of finding out i I
could obtain favor in o certain lady's
eyes without the advantage that wealth
confers, I accepted the position you
forced upon me, and for which I shall
always be exceedingly grateful to you.
It has enabled me to win the love Of
your daughter and her promise to be-
come my wife, provided I could gain
your consent"
@You Fred Moreland! How could I
be 50 stupid as not to recognize you by
the strong resemblance you bear TO
your father? Can You forgive the ILL.,
temper that prevented your explains
ton? Lulu, what shall I say to him? p
continued Mr.. Malcolm, turning help
lessly to his daughter, who was just q
much surprised as he by the disclosure.
II think the only course left is to
accede to his demands, was the demure
reply. ut is only just indemnity for
his wrongs"
That the advice was acted upon was
proved by the wedding which followed
q few months later. If the promises
are fulfilled it will be an unusually
happy one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02
Handicapped.

Magazine Editor-I am getting up .
symposium on the subject, is Marriage
q Failure?" and I would much like TO
have an article from you.
Literary Man-On which side?
n. Ed am most in need Of an A.
ticle on the affirmative.
L. M-Want me to pronounce mar
rage failure?
II. E.-Well, yes.
L. Nj wouldn't dare to. TIM mar
ried.-Nec York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

Rev. BRADFoRD p. RAYMOND, who
has lust been elected President OF
Wesleyan University, has been Presl-
dent of Lawrence University, Wiscon-
sin, some years. He studied theology
at Leipsic, and Gottingen, Germany.
He is man of broad mind, great cul-
ture and much personal magnetism.
As an orator he is impressive, and has
been considered the most effective
preacher in Wisconsin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

Mr.. GLADSTONE was walking down
st. Martins lane in London, the other
day, when street arab recognized him.
Immediately the venerable statesman
was surrounded by troop Of urchins.
who accompanied him on his way for
sblocks. It is no unusual thing for him
TO be escorted by these improvised
fbody-guards, as his features are famil-
lar to every Londoner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

NINE months ago Captain Henry
Lamb, of Rochester, offered, through
the National Health Food Association,
prizes of $500 and 5000 for the best
essays on practical and economic cook
ing for families in moderate circum-
stances. Seventy essays were submitted,
and the committee of award has Just
decided that that of Mrs. DR.. John
Abel, an American woman now study
ing in the University of Strasburg, was
worthy of the first prize. and that none
of the other sixty-nine was worthy Of
the second.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

|inau n61fpa. 81 h6d - eo11sas .
kanG1f tkak among N hr MAle ~
uueinSanoes, there vas net one TO COM
nara With him IN refinement and gem
flemanlineas of bearing.
The proposed visit Was made. On
their way home, they were passing
through . piece Of woods, . gun was
discharged near at hand, the horses
we're frightened, and, becoming I'M
manageable. dashed away ct the top of
their speed.
Luluis terror was extreme, and she
was preparing to spring from the phae-
ton. when Davis, divining her inten-
ton. dexterously wound the reins
about his hand, and throwing his arm
around her drew her close to his side.
Lulu, darling, trust mer he said,
turning pale, set face toward her for
an instant. Promise that you will not
again try to jump out, and I will save
you unhurt."
Il will trust you" she replied, with a
strange throb of pleasure at her heart
as she realized the import OF his first
exclamation.
"Thank you for saying that, he said,
as he turned once more toward her for
an instant. "Now, clasp my arm tightly,
and Keep as close to me as possible,
for the road is bad here, and I need
both my hands to guide the horses"
Silently Lulu did as he bade, and
watched, with admiration, the display
of skill and strength which the driver
used to subdue the maddened steeds.
Suddenly one of the reins snapped in
two, and the horses veered slightly. In
an instant the carriage was upset and
the occupants thrown to the ground.
Lulu was stunned for "a moment, and
upon recovering herself found that she
had been thrown upon the driver, and
thus been saved serious injury; while
he lay insensible with an ugly cash
in his forehead from q stone, which his
head had come in contact with when he
fell.
Lulu stanched the blood with her
handkerchief and carefully bandaged
his head. Then she made successful
attempt to restore him to conscious
ness by the use of sal volatile, which
she CHANGED to have with her.
Davis opened his eyes at last. much
to her relief
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02
The Talk and the Test Of Old Wines

Now, what are the real facts about
old wines? After fermentation, which
is process of decay, wine will deteri-
crate unless preventive measures are
taken, such as keeping the wine IN
cool or even temperature, the addition
of alcohol, boiling (the vinum cottum
modern Italians), and the complete
exclusion of the ordinary atmosphere
by good corks, by sealing-wax or by
OIL The most common method OF
preserving wine in modern times is by
adding alcohol and by corking and
sealing. The alcohol in wines prepared
for England is often in such proper
tons that the wine ceases to be any
thing like the juice of the grape, and
too often is as strong as glass OF
brandy and water. But with all these
precautions there is time when even
the best of wines lose their character.
When / first went to reside in Portu-
gal present was made me of few
bottles of port wine of the famous
vintage of 1920. Port wine, having
naturally more sugar, has consequently
more alcohol, and thus more power OF
resistance to decay and deterioration.
This port, when drank it, was in its
fiftieth year, and it had become the
color of Sauterne. and was more like .
iqueur, and winter than the port Of
the vintage of 1847. About the same
time I also tasted some port wine that
was seventy years old. It was nearly
white, and seemed to have no great
wine character. In 1871 Mr.. RabelSo,
the Brazilian Consul at Oporto, made
me present of several bottles of port
wine Of the vintage of 1893. Mr.. Ra-
bello had heard of the breaking up of
an old Portuguese family where, from
father to son. certain number Of
bottles of famous vintages had been
handed down. / sent several of these
aged wines to the late William Cullen
Bryant, remarking that the bottle of
1888 was, according to the encyclo-
pedia, of his own age; but the poet, in
acknowledging the reception of the
wine, stated that it was his senior, and
that he should look up to it with rever-
ence.
When I came to open my bottle Of
1913 found 1t (Which once had the
dark red of port) about the color of
water. and the most insipid stuff. Up
to the beginning of this century it was
not the custom In any Fart Of Europe
to put lot of fiery alcohol into any
kind of wine. and when they did add
spirit to port wine it was little of that
which had been distilled from port
m = L. II -
treated, but with all the sealing-wsx,
and q once good cork, the beverage was
as luminous and tasteless - If il had
been water dipped up from . pond and
bottled. Therefore, I doubt If the
Bayarian wines, so sedulously adver-
Used in England as those Of 1910. 1910
and 1871, have any virtue in them, even
Il they be genuine wines Of these dates
They are really insipid stuff not worth
\ penny Q gallon.-Mirror.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02
HE WISHED TO INQUIRE
BY MARY PARRISH.

One bright, beautiful summer morn
ing, John Malcolm was sitting in an
invalid's chair, on the piazza on his
handsome country-seat, which over
looked the Hudson River, q short dis
lance from New York. He was in q
decidedly bad humor, and the sound of
sweet, fresh voice, singing q pretty
love ballad, seemed to excite his ire
still further.
Lulu, will you stop that everlasting
yelling, and come out here moment?"
he called, angrily.
"What can I do for you, papa?" And
the owner of the voice, a bright, saucy-
faced. attractive young girl, stepped
through the low, open French window
to his side, and stroked his hair loving
~, with her soft, white hand, while
looking quizzically into his face. II
always know you are feeling worse,
papa, when you stigmatize my musical
efforts as everlasting Yelling" And
she laughed. a gay, infectious little
laugh, that brought an answering
smile to her fathers face. For, in spite
of his apparent Immature, that was
more the result of a temporary physical
suffering than a bad disposition, John
Malcolm dearly loved this bright,
piquant, accomplished daughter of his
"Are there no letters for me this
morning?" he questioned, and, receiv-
ing negative reply, he continued, i'm
patiently: "There, those horses are
standing in the stable, and no one
whom I could trust to exercise them,
while am bound hand and foot with
this confounded rheumatism! That
man whom Jones promised to send
ought to have been here last night, and
there's not sign of him yet, nor any
letter explaining the delay"
"Well, papa, think you had better
agree to my plan, and let me drive
them myself until you can get some
one else, /" said Lulu.
"Youl Let you drive those" And
here Mr.. Malcolm stopped, breathless,
at the mere proposition of such mad
caprice. "Do you want to be brought
home with broken neck 2" he man
aged to calculate, with gasp.
Lulu laughed gayly at her fathers
CONSERVATION, and was about to reply
when she was interrupted by the sud-
den appearance of young man before
them.
He was tall, muscular, rather hand
some man, dressed in gray suit that
showed evidence of considerable wear.
As he approached he dotted his hat.
and was about to address them, when
Mr.. Malcolm exclaimed, irately:
$50 You have arrived at last, have
you? Why didn't you come last night
- you agreed to-"
The strangers face flushed hotly,
and he looked from Mr.. Malcolm to
his daughter, with puzzled air.
Il beg your pardon, he began;
mo excuses, sir, if you please, sid
Mr.. Malcolm, testify; for I've no
doubt you have . string of them ready.
aBut, /" persisted the stranger, II only
wish to Inquire"
@Yes, yes; I understand" again In
tezrupted Mr.. Malcolm, more imps-
tiently, 3and it isn't necessary to tall
al day. II you do your work half q
well as Jones says you viii / shall b
satisfied. But remember, I won't keep
you day If you drink. Ny cthsl
tooachmAn drank, and Il cost him hi
place. Nov, call the gardener and lei
him show you to tbs stables. A soog
- posible. harness up the tean -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

HADJI HAssEIN GHoULI KHAN, Per-
sian Ambassador at Washington. is de-
lighted with American society. He
entertains handsomely at his house on
NJ street, and his dressing-table is
constantly covered with cards of in
vitation from the most select houses at
the capital. The rumor that he uses
Persian powder at his toilet is un-
founded. It was probably started by
his rival, Munemitsu Mutsu, Japanese
Minister.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

take book, and, straying away from
the other servants to large grape
arbor that was on the side of the
house near the mushroom, where Lulu
spent much of her time, he would soon
appear to be deeply engrossed with his
reading.
One day Miss Malcolm. strolling
through the arbor, came upon Davis
as he sat porting over his book. When
he became sEware of her presence. he
arose hastily, and in doing so dropped
his book, which fell at her feet before
he had time to recover it. She was as
tonished to see that it was standard
French novel in the original.
"Do you read French, Davis?" she
inquired.
Eyes, Miss Malcolm" he replied. re-
spectfully. II am ambitious of becom-
ing something more than coachman,
and use oil my leisure moments to i'm
prove my mind.
"Your ambition is laudable one,
Davis" replied Lulu, approvingly, her
respect instinctively rising for the man.
1--WE have an extensive library, and If
the use of the books would aid you
any in your desire to advance yourself,
I know that papa will lend you any
you may name.
"Thank you kindly, Miss Malcolm,
for the interest you evince in one whose
position is so lowly. IF you would not
feel offended at my request, I would
like you to choose the books that you
consider the most instructive for an in
curing mind"
Every well, Davis, I will select some
books for you, and leave them on the
hall table, where you can get them at
your pleasure"
Then Lulu returned thoughtfully to
the house, where she informed her
father of the Incident, and of her
promise to lend the books.
II tell you what, papa. said she, Il
predict that our coachman Is bud
ding genius, perhaps q future Presi-
dent, and she laughed merrily. who
knows but some day he might make
you foreign minister, to repay me for
directing his studies?"
well, Lulu, I should not be sur
prised," Mr.. Malcolm replied. "The
fellow has always puzzled me, any
way" he continued, thoughtfully.
~He Is always respectful, and in the
two months Of his service I have not
had cause to complain once, even. but
he seems used to giving orders, M
stead of receiving them"
Some weeks after this conversation,
Lulu ordered the phaeton brought
around, - she was about to take .
drive Of some miles to call upon
some friend Davis was to accompany
her. For some reason that she dared
not own to herself, she Was always
| pleased as the prospect Of long drive
with him. for he was one Of the most
con9euial companions she had ever
hsd. He seemed able to converse I'm
sntly upon Al topics. and often aston
iihod 1er with the extent Of his
l.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

BRITISH reform has brorght to light
q forgotten parsonage known IS "Chaff
Wax" His real title should be Chafe
Wax, and his duty was the preparation
of wax for fitting the writs issued from
the Court of Chancery. and for the
official seals. He has long drawn a
salary for doing nothing, but he has at
last been found out and will be abol-
ished.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

GEN. F. E. SPINNER, ex-United
States Treasurer, is nearly blind from
the effects of cancer in the face, and
as he is Sc years old his days may be
considered numbered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

"Thank heaven you are not dead"
she exclaimed fervently. II began to
think you were never going to open
your eyes again. Do you think you
could walk a little presently? for, if
so, we will proceed toward home. I
have no doubt We shall be met by some
one that papa will send to find US as
soon as the horses arrive with what
ever may be left of the phaeton."
II can at least try" he responded, as
he attempted to arise, but groan of
pain escaped him, and he fell back half
fainting, as he exclaimed: "My leg is
broken! I cannot move i'll"
ooh, what shall we do? shall have
to leave you here while I go for as
sistance," cried Lulu, in great distress.
"No," said Davis, decidedly, "you
shall not go alone through these woods.
It would not be safe. We will remain
quietly here until some one comes,
which can not now be long"
But you suffer, and the delay may
do you HARM" she demonstrated.
Il suffer less knowing that you are
safe bv my side, he returned. "a little
while ago you thanked heaven that I
lived. Lulu, darling, was it because
you return the love which you must
know that I bear for you? Trust me
once again, darling, and do not let
pride influence you against me because
Of my mental position.
"Am I less q gentleman" he con-
tinued, seeing her hesitate, because
circumstances forced me to accept the
first position that offered itself? Will
you not trust me, Lulu?"
Eyes, Fred, will trust you, because
I love you. But you must be prepared
for unyielding opposition from my
father, which I shall not promise to
combat; for he would not have the
same incentive for throwing aside his
social prejudice which have"
Fred drew the fair face to his, and
kissed the sweet lips that had answered
him so fully, bravely and frankly.
Believe me, he prophesied, your
father will not prove 30 obdurate IS
you think; and it will not be long be-
fore he will give You into my keeping.
For while longer they talked, as
all lovers will talk, and then there
came the rescuing party they had ex-
pected.
Fred Vas lifted carefully into the big,
roomy family coach that had been sent
along, With pillows and blankets in case
they should be needed.
He was made a. comfortable 40 pos
sible, and borne to Mr.. Mslcolms
house, where Lulu directed that bed
ahould be prepared for his reception.
The following morning Fred sent
request that he would like to see Mr..
Malcolm and his daughter on impor-
tant business - soon - they were st
leisure.
They visited him ct once, and found
him bolstered mp IN bed and feeling
much better than was npected H.
1srine ffon his prolonged attack q
xheumatisn. Ne asGisted - sheir
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

A NEW scheme for harbor defense is
soon to be tried. Perforated iron
pipes will be sunk in the water. and
through them petroleum will be
forced. In this way fierce stream of
blazing oil could be sent down on the
enemyis feet to drive it away. Iron
vessels could not pass through this
lake of fire, because it could be made
20 extend many miles along river.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

{ EMPEROR WILLIAM of Germany is
still carrying on his crusade against
all things not Teutonic. He has order
ed the officers of his army to discard
pointed English boots and wide-creased
trousers. He has also made change
in the royal crown, which he considered
too high for his style of beauty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

Count HERBERT BISMARCK, the most
rising man of the day in European
diplomacy, is the only new representa-
tive of statecraft who bears a scar re-
ceived in battle. He was shot through
the thigh in the cavalry charge at Mars
la Tour, in which he. rode as a private
draronn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

SINCE 1885 nine explosions have oc-
CURED in the powder works at Wind
ham, Me. Altogether thirty-three lives
have been lost.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

30 curved that one has its leading part
near the periphery, the other has It
near the center, SO that each blade cuts
into the water in advance of the follow
ing. It is claimed that greater speed
roznlfa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

The sales of public lands during the
past year have been $11,0O0,00O in
value, or 50, 600, 900 more than the year
before. This increase is due to the
fact that publ, lands ceded to railroads
have mostly been sold or held for
higher prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

SARAH WINNEMUCCA, the Indian
princess who attended Wellesley Col
lege and under the nom de plume of
alright Eyes" has written some
charming frontier stories, is now teach
ing an Indian school of her own. She
reports that she has fifteen OF sixteen
pupils and is getting along nicely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

RECENT elections in England and
Wales have placed medical men at the
head of the municipal government in
the towns of Hull, Bath, Marlborough,
Wolverhampton, Liskeard, Morpeth,
Godalming, Congleton, Game, New
Romney and Yeoyil.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

Mr.. M. CORY, of Montpelier, VT,
won enough money on the election to
warrant his inviting 1,300 of his friends,
including the entire Legislature, to
dine with him, and he is correspond
ingly happy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1889-02-02

Mrs. CHARLES BROWN. of Ontario
County, New York, recently gave birth
to twins, boy and a girl. Mr.. Brown
named the boy Harrison Morton, and
Mrs. Brown christened the girl Belva
Lockwood.