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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-08
MADE HIM INDIGNANT

Why an Arkansas farmer DIsowns His
Pretty Daughter.
An old fellow stood leaning on q
gate. A young woman cautiously ap-
preached.
MAY 1 come imp" she asked.
! "No, you kain't!' he exclaimed.
: Saint you never goin' ter let me
Gomez"
Never, 5s 49, ~ s;5asssEssf
=. please"
go on away NOW. Clearout
The woman Went away, and the
man who overheard the conversation
went up to the old fellow and asked him
why he had driven the woman away.
"'Cause she's my daughter an
didn't marry ter suit me" he answered.
Didn't she do well?"
"No; she flung herself away, when
she mout er hit the nail squar' on the
head"
Don't you think that her husband
will make uvingP"
"He mout do that, but Twin amt
the thing. The feller has got land an
hogs an bosses, but the teller that
wanted her to marry has got three O.
the best fox-hounds in the country"
Eyes, but has he got any thing
else?"
''Any thing else! Why, blast yo'
ignunt hide, what do you meanP Look
here, you'd better go on, now, fur /
don't believe it's q good idee to have
you lonfin erbout the neighborhood.
Any thing else! Go on e"way, now,
or I'll set the dogs on your'-Arkan-
sd1O IrdUster.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-08

Proceeding Cautiously. - Average
Fomalo--"ls this car fullP" Conductor
Standing room only" eff get in Pll
have to stand, I supposeP" "Yes, un-
less some one gives you scat" "Do
you see any men there who look as If
they'd jump up and give me seatqs
'pm~--can't say that do" "Do any or
them look decent enough to feel mighty
uncomfortable If lady was standingp"
"Oh, yes, all of them" "Then I'll get
mn, Y. Weekly. -
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-05-08
ABOUT WEAK HEARTS.
Physical Exercise tho Best Remedy for
This and Othor Ailments.

A0n0oY
This and Othor Ailments.
A week heart seems to be decidedly
more practically inconvenient than a
weak head. If a man or woman be
q little feeble about the region of the
brain it is generally Of little moment
Some post or other will be provided il
the conduct be respectable;, and lack,
of brains Is too common to excite any
particular attention either in the per-
son concerned or in those about him.
But weak heart insists upon putting
itself in evidence at all sorts of con-
venient and inconvenient times If
its possessor finds himself rather late
for his morning train, and makes a
.'spurt" to recover lost time, the ex-
ertion is usually followed by such a
bad quarter of an hour" that he re-
solves in future rather to lose dozen
trains than to risk temporary suffoca-
ton or permanent syncope again.
The practical evils which are asso-
ciated with feeble heart are innumer-
able, and will readily suggest them
selves to those who possess SO unsatis-
factory pumping engine. Weak
hearts are by no means 80 common as
is often supposed. Many man who
thinks he has got one is merely dys-
peptic; many woman owes her symp-
toms to tight lacing or insufficient
feeding. If the dyspepsia be cured,
or the tight lacing be dispensed with.
the symptoms of heart weakness will
disappear. Even when the heart is
genuinely ''weak," the weakness is not
always due to special disease of that
organ. It may be only part Of a gen.
eral weakness of the whole system
which is easily durable. The majority
of weak, fiabby hearts are weak and
habby because every other muscle in
the body is weak and flabby. and this
general weakness and flabbiness is due
to want of vigorous use. Exercise OF
the legs and back and arms gives addi-
tional and much-needed exercise to the
heart, and the heart grows strong by
vigorous exercise exactly as every
other muscular organ does, for the heart
is muscle. If q man has no organic
disease of the heart. no enlargement,
and no functional disorder, plenty Of
brisk walking, with occasional run
, ming, will soon 6spel his breathless'
ness and heart weakness, other things
being equal. The muscular inactivity
of the modern town man is the parent
of more ill-health than any other
single cause whatever. -Once a Week
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

1t might be dangerous to stake ones repu-
tation upon the assertion that Thanksgiving
is a strictly religious feast. 1t IS day OF
practical rejoicing in the good things of this
world, and there may even be people whose
mouths are fuller of turkey than their hearts
of thanks. But every year the area of tho
feast enlarges. Every year there are more
people who sit down to "groaning boards, as
the reporters happily express it, upon occa-
sionS of civic festivity.
Dear old Thanksgiving Long and long may
his hospitable board be spread. Long and
long may he stand, benignant, at his door,
calling in the poor and the weary, the blind
and the lame, even as the old Puritans called in
Massasoit and ninety other savages, Rich il
blessings and reverend in years, may good
cid Thanksgiving last with the continent,
knitting closer the ties Of family and friend
ship; its cheerfulneSs beaming like the smile
of patriarch; its charity burning like CEN
trail fire, warming all the year and lighting
up every dark day of care and sorrow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

eMary, perhaps the boy has been to you. "
At this moment the clock on the mantel
struck IL. We listened to its strokes till tbs
lhst one died away.
at is Thanksgiving morning" said my hus
band, solemnly.
When the morning really came, with i1
fresh, frolicking winds and sunlight, and
blue skies; with its merry faces and gay
voices, and the happy children rapping at my
door, 1 thought Of what he said, perhaps
the boy has Teen to you" Sometimes think
he must have been, so real and sweet is, even
now, the memory of bis coming. All that
day he stood beside me. All that day !
saw his peaceful face, and felt the bless
ing of his smile, and heard his low, sweet
voice. What for months 1 had looked upon
and feared with the bitterness of great
dread, the face, and smile, and voice made
almost painless.
The cIlldren's merry greetings did not hurt
me; Iny fingers did not tremble when they
twined the fresh green leaves about the walls.
The older children went with us to church
that morning. The little church was very
still and pleasant, and somehow the service
stole away down into my heart. 1t was no
eloquent preacher that we heard; only a
plain man, with Gods plainest gifts of mind
and culture! But the day was real to him,
and | listened A bit of Mrs. Browning's
music kept singing itself in my soul:
Ipraise thee while my days go on,
/ love thee while my days so on;
Through dark and dearth, through fire and frost,
With emptied arms and treasure lost,
THANK thee while my days go on.
l think that did thank him-I who, only
last year, had sat there with my boy be-
side me-
l think that when the dear familiar words
flooded the church with harmony again, as
on that other morning. and John and I
claSped hands silently-I think we uttered
the old, old cry: BLESSED be the name of the
Lord
We stopped after church together where
the boy was lying, to let May lay down her
little green wreath, and l was glad that she
could do it calmly. Somehow 1 felt as if
tears would be proclamation just then. Then
we went quietly home.
1t was happy home that day-as happy as
it could be when we did not see him. Yet
knew he was there.
ibid you think l should not be with you,
motherF'
heard it over and over; hear it over and
over now; l shall hear it when the next
Thanksgiving sun brightens his grave. He
wished US to be happy; 1 know lie was with
US. think he always Will be.
ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
A HUMBLE THANKSGIVING.

We cannot show grand array
OF tOothsome things Thanksgiving Day
The day so very near;
Our little pantry will not boast
Delicious viands by the host
To every palate dear.
Meath weight of all the good things known
Our little table will not groan,
No, not the very least;
Our little home viii not be blest
With many a welcome, joyous guest
To help us at the feast
Yet, notwithstanding what we lack,
Well not regretfully look back
And sigh for better days;
But we will fill in every part
The spacious store rooms of our heart
With gratitude and praise.
Wen count our present blessings DER,
And we shall find they number more
Than all our trials do;
Our happy, thoughtful hearts shall be
Delightful guests-right royalty
They will reward us, too.
To seats we once did occupy
Wen not look up with wistful eye
And covetous unrest;
But bending low down our gaze
To poorer homes, to sadder ways,
Thank God we are so blest.
Thank God that though our home is small
1t still contains the dear ones all,
Rich in affections wealth;
Thank God we have enough to eat,
Thank God for clothing warm and neat,
Thank God for perfect health.
Thank God we feel the fires warm glow,
While many cold and fireless go
In many cherries home.
Oh, yes, most gratefully well lift
Our souls to God for every gift,
And trust for all to come.
Thus round our frugal little board,
With cheerful hearts well praise the Lord
And keep the jubilee;
Nor shall there anywhere be found,
Within this nations utmost bound,
A happier family.
FANNY PERcTvAI-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
THE MIKAD0'S FATE.
A THANKSGIVING TRAGEDY.

It was about the first of November that the
big turkey, the Mikado of the farmyard, was
given a house all to himself and everybody
waited upon him in the most untiring man
ner At first he was somewhat astonished at
so marked change in his fortunes. Such
extraordinary consideration as he now re-
ceived at everybody's hands amazed him for
time, but he soon settled it in his mind en-.
tirely to his satisfaction.
"Ho! ho!" he said "Ha! ha! They have
Just learned my worth. Ihave always known
that was great genius, with brain as big
as a wash tub, and think the other turkeys,
poor insignificant things, and the chickens,
sorry creatures, knew it also. At least, they
have all shown a wholesome respect for nv
power, but must admit that l have been
slow to impress the people with my import
ance. 1t has come at last, however. See
how they tIuckle TO me- kOw-tow to me, sup
ply my every want almost before it is felt,
and make menials of themselves to cater
to my pleasure~
This he said to himself as he walked by
himself The other citizens of the farmyard
looked at him with glowering faces and the
bitterness of envy in their hearts. He
had always tyrannized over them, and they
hated him with a hatred all the more
deadly because it was concealed under the
mask of respect. Now, though he had never
done humane or generous thing in his life,
they beheld him housed and Toasted like q
king, with the sauce of admiration served up
to him every hour. They couldn't under
stand it; they saw no justice in it, and they
murmured against it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
"oH, AN THE GREAT MIKADo. /"

A poor, hard working hen who had brought
up her family by the strictest economy and
most faithful industry, and who had been
robbed Of her last bite again and again by
the heartless Mikado, spoke her mind about
it.
Its an outrage" she said, IAN outrage on
all decent fowls to see that brute of a Mi
kado in clover up TO his comb while the rest
of US scratch from morning till night merely
to keep life in our bodies. Such things are
rapidly creating an ariStocracy of sex In
the future when male and female are both
equal before the law there viii be none of
this. But it's the way of the world, and
always has been. The baSest and least de-
serving get into power, because they are 90
coarse that they can ride right over any
obstacle, having no senSibilities to wound"
Here great swell of a cock, monopolist
of high degree, looked away and pretended
not to hear; but the others listened attentive
ly, sighed, and admitted that it was hard to
rise in the world while such monsters as the
Mikado had the power to oppress
A middle-aged anarchist suffered around
at great rate; but as he had always talked
rather more than he should they didn't give
him the closest attention. A fair and fat hen
OF good figure smiled seornfuIly, and said that
one could expect nothing but coarse vanity
from person Of really low pedigree ike the
Mikado For her part, come what would, sha
had the comforting knowledge that the blood
Of the Brahmas flowed in her veins. Her an
csstors were Asiatic kings Then she strut
Ted around 10 show OF her figure. which
really was perfect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
THE ORIGIN OF THANKSGIVING.

A Purely Puritan Festival Of Rejoicing
Over Worldly Things.
As if to resist the bitterness and sadness Of
the failing year, the most genial and kindly
of all our festivals occurs at the end of No
vember. Its very name, Thanksgiving, be
trays its piouS brigham origin unmixed with
any prior tradition The great Christian
festival of Christmas stretches backward to
yule logs and mistletoes, to Scandinavian and
BritOn heathenry; nor does it lose by the
graceful, happy association But Thanks
giving is purely Puritan It is the good,
warm heart conquering the tough head and
aScetic manner OF the old pilgrims.
In Elliott's ~New England History" you
may read that in 1923, after the harvest,
Governor Bradstreet sent out a company to
shoot game to furnish a dainty feast OF re-
joicing after the labors of the colony. Hsv-
ing followed the directions of the governor,
and the principle Of the excellent Mrs Glass,
they cooked their game and invited Massa-
silt and some ninety other savages, ana al
fen to and devoured the feast thanking God
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

Just as the shades began to fall heavily he
drew me toward him by the frost bound
window. He stopped and kissed me. He
took me in his arms and said, as he had said
before:
~Did you think should not be with you,
mother!n
And then l missed him / called to him,
but he did not answer. stretched out nv
arms to him, but he did not come back to
me. The room grew dark; my head swan;
tottered over to my husband
ooh, joint 1 have lost hint"
@Mary-why, Maryl what is the matterF"
and he caught me in his arms
looked up. was not in the parlor by the
frost bound window; the children were not
beside me- The sitting room fire had died
down into the ashes; the door into the han
was open, and my husband had on his over.
coat He was holding me tightly IN his
arms
i thought-oh, joint joint" And then
tod him all my dream. When had finished
Be wRs stil a long tine, then---
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

w BESIDES WAKEE1EY COUNTY TRADE We HAVE An H.
MEHE TRADE FROM GRAHAM HESS ELLIS COUNTIES
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

A Young Man stepped forward
N and took Bundle of Denims
at 12c per yard, pair of the Best
Pants that ever covered man 3
|cuticle, S1.57. Just then he spied our
Furnishing Goods. He took Best
|Celluloid Collars at 15c each, Best
Celluloid Cuffs at 28c per pair, Lin
ed Collars, 4-ply, at 12c each. When
we offered him Silk Web, Patent
Buckle Suspenders at from 1Oc to
4Oc per pair, he called his Dad, and
the old gent became so interested we
lost the drift of the dialogue and
went on making prices clear down
lin the basement, as follows
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

Best Velvet, satin back, No. 4, Sc Yd No
5, &C, No. 9, 14c, No. IL, 18c, No. Is, zoe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
stor the good world and the good thingA

Gfor the good world and the good things n
t."
Think of that little shivering band clustered
On the bitter edge of the continent. with the
future before them almost as dark as the
forest behind them, many of them with such
long lines of happy memories in Old England
flashing across the sea into the gloom of their
present position ike CLEANS of rudy freight
that stream far out of the cheerful chimney
into the cold winter highland think of the
same festival now, when our govern
ors and our president invite millions of
people to return thanks to the great giver of
harvests; and the millions of people Obeying,
sacrifice hecatombs of turkeys and pumpkins
and pour out seas of cider and harmless wine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
THE SONG OF THANKSGIVING.

We're thankful for a host Of things
Too numerous to mention;
Fer sweethearts true and hearts to WOO,
And all things worth attention.
For all and everything that gives
Our lives so much Of pleasure
We offer thanks. Long may we taste
Thine Overlooking measure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

Best Grade All Wool Mems Double
Yarn Mits, 10 and 200.
Dress FlanneIs, double width, 60 to
soc per yard.
[. L. Sheevings, &c yard.
Ladies' Velvet Belts, steel buckles,
Csc,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08
LITTLE woman with Jet black

A LITTLE woman with jet black
n eyes, full of business, who
knows good bargain when she sees
it, came in with her husband, and
said: II have often heard of your
store, but until the past month have
never traded with you. | am sorry
we did not come sooner. You get
all our trade hereafter" So it goes
every day. Times are very close,
but our trade is increasing. The
people ,ciH trade s0here they get the
best bargains.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

Best Silk, Satin Edge Ribbon, all col
Tors, No. 2, SC yard No. 5, &c; No.
J, Ioc; No. 9, 13c; No. II, I6c; No,
~, 24c; No, so, 2Sc.
YipsiIantia Dress SteeIs, 8, J, 8 and 8
inch. IOc dozen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1890-11-08

We cannot show grand array
OF toothSome things Thanksgiving Day
The day so very near;
Our little pantry will not boast
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-17


What power can soothe her melancholy
When her husband calls it chunks of lead.
--TerGs Sifttn0s.
Mrs. CUMso (when her new bonnet came home
Why, actually, the bird on this bonnet hasn't
any bill.
Gumso-The bill was too large to go on the
bonnet. 1t will come separately in a wheel
barrow about the first of the month. York
Sun.
OCCUPANT of Parquet (of Philadelphia En-
core! Eucore
Chorus OF Ushers-Shut up you blamed idiot
Occupant OF Parque5--Oh come off, Don't
you s'pose I appreciate the fine points?-Dry
GoodS Chronicle.
q HAVE suggestion for the Chicago fair"
Let's have it,"
Paris had the Eiffel tower-something very
large; let Americans display something infinitely
small"
''Well, what shall it be?'
Benjamin Harrison. Epoch.
sHE-well, professor you've described cough
ing and sneezlng very eloqu ntly indeed. Will
you tell me what kissing is?
He-Kissing isit the anatomical juxtaposition
of two obicular oris muscles in state of dis
traction--I meau co traction.
She-Oh! (Pause.) But it seems easier than
that.-The Jester.
'SAY Pop" said Johnny BllnkinS, .Charley
Sawyers going to elope with Sister Macy to-
night. HISS got ladl .r hid in Che barn"
your mother, SOS she won't think it's burglars,
and kick up a racket. AM Johnny, you kin
hang around outside and hold tie ladder if
Charley wants ye - Washington Post.
He rushed violently into the doctors office.
Come up to my house right away" he ex-
claimed all out of breat l.
''Wno's sick?" inquired the doctor.
Wife,
whats wrong? Another attack of mala-
riag"
malaria nothing It's twins" and he flew
out-Merchd1t Traveller.
SHE-My dear, want $50 to do some shop
ping.
He Ny goodness. Why. it's only
''Do you remember that you came home last
night in a very snaky condition.
Hum. Perhaps did"
eyes. And didn't say word, did II"
''No, my dear, not word"
"Well you know, silence is golden
Here's the $50, my ve."-NeU York
Weekly.
Hrs MANNER was nervous and preoccupied: he
said little and his thoughts seemed far away.
GEORGE" said Mabel, have you anything on
your mind?"
''Ol-er-no-that is, nothing in particular,
assure you"
But you seem to be thinking.
Il often do. The fact is, was about to ask
you-but what's the use: You wouldn't be at
all interested
''Oh, George I'm sure would"
Twas going 10 inquire whether you could
Tell me what the score IS! haven't had
time to look at an evening paper. n-Phitadel-
| piltt Times.
SHE Sized HIN UP.-A citizen who was pass
| ing by house on Indiana street the other day
observed smoke coming through the roof near
| the chimney and he rushed up TO the door and
| knocked an alarm. ''What do you want?" asked
the woman as she appeared.
Madam, don't get excited, but l must tell
| you--"
20, shan't get excited" she interrupted, IT
| always keep this handy by" And she lusged
| out big revolv r, which hung on one of the
| wanted. No rugs wanted. No books wanted.
! No sewing machines wanted. No cold victuas
| nor old clothes to give away. Travel!" And he
had to retire to position outside the gate and
inform her that the roof was on fire.-Detroit
| Free Press
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-17
A Psychologioal 1ntervievv.

Don't say word, exclaims Bikins, impress
sively as a gaunt, unshaven man entered his
office, says America. Don't speak; don't utter
syllable. I have acquired the gift of mind
reaong. mysterious sympathy is established
between u.s. l read your purpose You have
come here to collect Kent & Bunt's little ae-
count Is it not so?"
1T is. You are quite right" replied the
gaunt, unshaven one. Il too, have been a
mind reader in my time. The power is on me
the speech will be that you are framing even
now. You are going to say, 1 am very sorry,
but you will have to call again Am l not
right?''
Marvellous" CALCULATED Bilkins.
II can go further, pursue! the prophet, in a
hoarse whisper. You will tell me to CO ne in
about the middle of next week"
miraculous" cried Bilkins. Now it is nv
turn. can see into your very soul You will
two years every week, and it's nigga time you
settled up"
You astonish me-"
Yea. more-you will threaten to bring suit
against me-"
Just what was going to say. But can
carry my spiritual communion further You
will say sue and be-blanked.'''
My dear sir, you are inspired. You ought to
he wealthy prophet"
Then, continued the gaunt, unshaven party.
after l give you a little back talx Won will
watt me gently into the street
There is no use fighting against destiny IS
responded Bilkins; and a few moments later
as the gaunt. unShaven mind reader collected
his remains from the sidewalk, he was over.
heard to remark that the next time he met a
psychologist he would pass by on the other side