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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
THE FUTURE OF CHINA.
Possibly She May Menace the Entire
Civilized World.

Possibly She May Menace the Entire
Civilized World.
Inside of six months, the military ex-
perts assert, Japan will have conquer
ed China and have perhaps made terms
for evacuating the country And it
may be that so far as military opera
lions are concerned this prediction will
be verified. But that will not be the
conclusion of the matter. 1t is not i'm
probable that from her adversely Chi
ma will obtain a lesson that will prove
valuable to herself and dangerous to the
rest of mankind. The victory of Japan
will operate to convince the Chinese of
two particular points. The first of these
is that as a country China is behind the
times. The second is that the wisdom
of warfare at least lies beyond the Dor
ders of the kingdom. Once learned,
this lesson will result in a revolution
not of force, but of ideas. China will
cease looking backward, will face about
and prepare for the future. To secure
revenge upon Japan will be an impell-
ing and inspiring motive. Out of pres
ent conditions, therefore, may come
about regeneration of China, that will
be limitless in its dangerous possibili-
ties.
That such q regeneration is possible
cannot be combatted. Japan herself
within the last twenty-five years has
evolved from a condition of ignorance
and barbarism as dense as that of Chi
ma. The proximity Of Japan and the re-
suit Of her policy will act as an incent-
i've to China to adopt new pOlicy-the
successful policy of Japan.
Assuming that China should within
the next twenty-five years undergo the
same sort of a transformation that has
made Japan the first power in the East,
what would be the result? A nation of
limitless financial and physical resour-
ces, having 350,OO0,OOO of people accus-
toned to obedience to state authority,
capable of putting 25,OOOOOO soldiers
in the field, with enough left to man a
navy as great as all that of Europe COM
bined. Coupling this with the fact that
the men of China are easily capable Of
training, Injured to hardship, often
bloodthirsty and fanatical, points to a
conclusion that is not welcome one.
The result of the conquest of China
by japan is a present glory, but it may
in time cost Japan her existence and in
vite calamity upon western civilization.
Chicago Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
TROUSERS PROVED A TRAP.

Anecdote by the Retired Burglar
Lifted More than He Could Carry.
81 went one night" said the retired
burglar, Unto the room of a man who
had his clothes stacked up on chair
alongside the bed, with the trousers
thrown on top in a careless sort Of way,
as though he had been too tired or too
lazy to straighten them out The right
hand pocket looked inviting and
reached into it. There was a pocket-
book there, but when I tried to pull It
out my hand was held on the sharp
points of dozen wires.
you've seen those mousetraps with
little cone-shaped wire tunnels for the
mouse to run his head into? He can
get his head in easily enough. But
when he wants to pull it out the ends
of the wires stick into his head and
neck and hold him. Well, this man
had fixed up a contriyance like that in
his pocket could have freed myself
by taking little time and using a lit
tie more patience, but I said to myselfs
why not carry the trousers off and
take my time about it?' 1 gathered
them up and started. 1t was a mis-
take. i HAUL gone SIX 1eSl OSAOHS =
felt a little tug, and the points were
pulled into my hand deeper than ever.
OF course, / knew at once what 1t all
meant. There was a cord attached to
one Of the trousers legs, and the other
end of it was tied to the mans hand,
and that was what had brought up
against.
HE was out of bed in a minute. I
made bluff at him, but hampered as
was with practically only one hand
really wasn't in it at ALL and in less than
two minutes he had me tied up waiting
for the police. "-New York Sun.
Another Story.
This simple tale of the kitchen is
borrowed from Truth:
"Please, ma'am," said the cook, I'D
like to give you a weeks notice"
'Why, Mary, this is a great surprise.
Do you hope to better yourself"
'Well, no, not exactly that" answer
ed Mary, with a blush. I'm going to
get married.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
It Is Not So Cheap as Commonly Re.
puted to Be.

ga man soon gets cured of many long
cherished traditions respecting the
cost of things in Europe by a little bit
of personal contact with old world in
stitutions," said Col. W. G. Chapman,
Of San Francisco. 81 had an idea I'M
til I soiourned abroad this summer
that the cost of living was much Oh zap
er in London, for example, than in any
American city. To my sorrow, 1 found
out that to live in good style in London
was dearer a good deal than to exist
comfortably in New York. To be spe-
cifc, went to the Savoy, the best hotel
in the great metropolis, and ordered
a dinner not at all more elaborate than
I am used to having at home. There
are some excellentrestaurants in Wash
ington not noted for their cheapness
where that dinner would have cost
about $5.50-certainly not more than
Sc The bill brought me called for e.,
or $40 in American currency. OF course
there was a small bottle of wine, but
money nor tears will make those beau
tiful Britishers give you any ice with
your drinks. I don't want to ever hear
again of European cheap living; it's a
myth. l can live better in this country
on less money and have ton Of ice
day, If l want it, gratis. You may be
able to live over there on a little money,
but q man can exist very cheaply in
China if he will limit himself to rice"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
Fairly Caught.

In the letters of the Duchess of Buck
ingham, entitled "Glimpses Of Four
Continents" is a true story Of bush
ranging times in Australia. A gentle
man returned from some expedition,
driving in a buggy, with friend fol-
lowing on horseback, to find his work
men sitting idle in front Of the house
He drove up to the door, and there he
was met by a bushranger, armed with
a revolver in each hand, who shouted
to him to "Bail upr'-that is, to throw
up his arms and surrender. In the face
Of two revolvers, he could only say,
"All right!'' and get down from the
buggy.
That done, he proceeded to unfasten
the leader his favorite mare, and send
her flying into the bush with a cut Of
his whip, determined that she, at least,
should not fall a prey to the bush
ranger, who was all the time explain
ing that he had slain a man in scuf1e
with the police, and that he must have
a fast horse, in order to escape across
the boundary.
Then the squatter slowly proceeded
to the stable, where his unwelcome
guest wished to choose a saddle. The
sQuatter tried to stink behind the other
man and pounce on him, but the bush
ranger was too clever, and ordered the
sQuatter to go on in front. When they
returned to the house, the bushranger
asked:
''Have you any arms in the buggy?"
eyes; two revolvers."
Get them out" said the man.
"Get them out yourself; they are just
under the seat" answered the squatter,
In a tone Of authority; and on the i'm
pulse of the moment his enemy stretch
ed over the seat to look for them. This
was the longed-for chance, and the
squatter threw himself on the man with
all the weight of his powerful frame.
OF course the station hands all came to
his assistance, and the man was speed
lily bound hand and foot, to wait for
the police.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
How a Cat Turns Over.

Inc frencn Academy OF sciences, q
very learned body, has lately had under
examination and discussion a question
of decided interest. This question is:
''Why does a cat always fall on its
feet? The old answer, ''In order that
it shall not break its back" does not
serve in this investigation The Acad-
envy must know not only the real rea-
son, but the precise method by which
cat, when dropped feet upward, man
ages to turn over instantly in the air,
with no object to brace itself against
in order to procure the muscular reac-
ton which seems to be necessary for the
revolution.
To assist its study, the Academy had
one Of its members prepare a series of
instantaneous photographs, showing a
cat in various stages Of a fall from a
considerable height. These photo
graphs were obtained under the person
al inspection of members Of the Acad-
envy, and several successive "drops"
which the unfortunate cats must have
been totally unable to account for, were
necessary.
The photographs it may be mention
that the cat actually turned over in the
air. AS to how she did it they afford no
clue. And as it was already known
that she did it, the camera may be said
to have contributed nothing toward the
solution of the problem.
The society next set itself about set
thing the matterby discussion. Several
members presented their theories and
compared notes. The laws of mechan-
les and geometry were applied to the
known movements of the cat with no
other effect than to prove that a cat
cannot possibly turn over in the air
which, however, it is well established
that she does.
One academician maintained that the
animal is able to displace it's internal
organs in such a way as to affect it's
center of gravity while in the air, caus-
ing it to turn by new center of weight
to one side, and then, by another dis
placement, so to throw the weight that
its back comes uppermost.
This claim, however. was but an I'M
proved theory. Another man insisted
that, at the very instant when the cat
is dropped, say, from the hands of the
man who holds her, feet uppermost,
she is able to make an impulsive move
ment, using the operators hands to
push against, as it were. At all events
the cat begins to turn instantly upon
being let go.
However, it has against it the fact
that the cat turns successfully when
-
push against-when, for instance, she
is firmly held, back downward, by
threads, which are cut at the right mo-
ment, allowing her to drop suddenly.
Further experiments are to be made.
They will be found interesting all
except the cats which are used in them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
Not Much Chance.

The visitor came into the office of a
country paper in distillery district of
Kentucky with a notice in his hand
81 want to put an advertisement in
the paper" he said
mot any more, reckon, than / want
you to put it in responded the editor
with editorial earnestness not unusual
on such occasions. what is it?''
"Some fellow in Missouri sends it to
me. He wants to exchange farm he
owns but there for whisky"
well, of course" sighed the editor,
well print 1t, but it won't do any good.
We have many people right here
around us who are trying to exchange
their farms for whisky, and on the In
etallment plan, too"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

SYMPATHETIC HEART DISEASE
OFTEN ATTENDS 1T.
The Modern Treatment Consists I'm Re-
moving the Cause.

From Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Republican.
Mrs. v. Curley who has resided IN
Clarence, Iowa, for the past twenty
two years, tells an interesting story OF
what she considers rescue from prema-
ture death. Her narrative follows:
For ten years prior to 1894, was
constant sufferer from acute stomach
trouble I had all the manifold symp-
toms of acute dyspepsia, and at times
other troubles were present in compn-
cation-I did not know what it was to
enjoy a meal No matter how careful
/ might be as to the quality, quantity
and preparation of my food, distress
always followed eating. Twas despon-
dent and blue. Almost to the point OF
Insanity at times, and would have
been glad to die. Often and often
could not sleep Sympathetic heart
trouble set in and time and again ]
was obliged to call doctor in the night
to relieve sudden attacks of suffoca.
ton which would come ON without
moments warning
My troubles increased as time wore
on and / spent large sums in doctor
bills, being compelled to have medical
attendants almost constantly. During
1892 and 1893 it was impossible for me
to retain food, and water brashes
plagued me. was reduced to skele-
ton. A consultation of physicians was
unable to determine just what did all
nae. The doctors gave us as their opin-
ION that the probable trouble was u1-
ceration Of the coats of the stomach
and held out no hope of recovery. One
doctor said, 'All I can do to relieve
your suffering is by the use Of opium.
About this time a friend Of mine,
Mrs. Samantha Smith of Glidden,
Iowa, told me about the case of Mrs.
Thurston of Oxford Junction, Iowa,
This lady said she had been afflicted
much the same as had. She had con.
suited local physicians without relief
and had gone to Davenport for treat.
ment. Giving up all hope of recovery
she was persuaded by friend to take
DIR. Williams Pink Pills. The result
was almost magical.
I was led to try them from her ex.
perience, and before many months
felt better than / had for a dozen
years. I am now almost free from
trouble, and if through some error OF
diet I feel badly, this splendid remedy
sets me right again. 1 have regained
my strength and am once more in my
usual flesh. I sleep we'll and can eat
without distress. I have no doubt that
owe my recovery to DR.. Williams
Pink Pills.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are for sale by
all druggists, or may be had by mail
from Dr. Williams Medicine Company,
$2.50)-by addressing DR.. Williams
six boxes for $3.50.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
STATE AFFAIRS
And Capital City News of State
interest.
Investigating Committees.

Investigating Committees.
Representative Miller, of Morris coun-
ty, takes the place of Col. Warner on
the asylum Investigating committee.
The legislative committee which is to
in yestigate CY Leland's charges against
Senator Rogers has been named as fol-
lows: Senators Wilcockson and Cook
and Representatives Moore, of Saline,
Pancake, of Scott, and Warner of Cher
okee.
Senator Parker is chairman of the
peaitentiary Investigating committee
and Representative Caldwell is secreta-
ry. The committee elected Lon Sears
as It's clerk, Louis Boehler. stenogra-
pher, and John Higgins, sergeant-at-
arms. Higgins was deputy warden I'M
der Warden Geo. Case.
Ben Henderson, and some one to be
named by Attorney General Dawes, will
represent the state before the committee
in legal way, and Warden Chase will
be defended by Capt J. G. Waters and
Frank Herald. The temporary manage
ment of the penitentiary during the in
yestigation will be settled upon by the
penitentiary directors.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate charges preferred against M. A.
Householder, as a member of the state
board of charities, Mrs. I. W. Pack,
Mrs. DR.. Kniberg, and W. S. Wait, met
and perfected an organization by elect
ing Senator J. G. Carpenter chairman,
and Otto G. Eckstein, secretary.
Sill Dixon was elected sergeant-at-
arms for the committee and the steno-
graphic report of the evidence and the
trial will probably be made by G. FL.
Nettles of Topeka
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
SONGS of Wild BIRDS.

The song of wild birds is usually a
succession of three or four notes con.
tinued during the same interval, most.
l. without interruption.
There is a rich sound to the word
banquet suggesting terrapin, quail,
venison, champaign, sparkling wit and
that sort of thing But it usually means
cold chicken, ice water and dull speech
eS.-AtchisOn Globe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

ma w,sb T M0 Todn Lob eTc
young men call to see me. 1t frightens
them. Father: How shall look-meek?
Daughter: Um--not too meek; that might
scare them off, too.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
What q Blessing

It is to have strong nerves, and how many are
denied it, They 10 whom nature has been
nigsard in this respect can enjoy nerve vigor
Elid QuicLUdc if they use HostctLerS Stomach
Bittcrs, one Of the finest nerviEes and tonics
In existence. Dyspepsia, prolific source OF
aervc inGGictuue. is invariably overcome by
this Gclta4 medicine which is also potent 0
remedy for ua.arial and kidney trouble and
constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents is gradually RELOCATING
the old time herbs, pills, draughts and veg
etable extracts to the rear, and bringing in
to general use the pleasant and effective IL
quid laxative, Syrup of Figs. To get the true
remedy see that it is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co., only. For sale
by all leading druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

A Cheap Funeral. Pretty specimen you
are to ask for help! The dirt on you is an
inch thick. Tramp: Yes, mum; times are
VERY hard, mum, and funeral expenses
comes high. I'm leavin it on so when my
time comes I won't need buryin. New
York Weekly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
what Prevented Elm.

II can tell you, baron, that when my
offer Of marriage was rejected by the
prima donna was so miserable that
was on the point of throwing myself
out OF the window"
what prevented your"
''The height Wochen.
Dlatt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
Goes Cough 6aIsam
Is the Oldest and best 1t will break up a Cold quick.
than anything else 1t is always reliable. Try il.

Miseries of Wealth. There is a man who
can afford to hang his overcoat on fifty
dollar hall rack, instead of suspending it
from nail in the wall. Winks: How do
you know? Binks: His overcoat is hump
backed.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

daughter has set her eyes upon you, Herr
Muller? Gent (fattered): Has she really?
Lady: Certainly; only to-day she was say
ing: "That's the sort of gentleman
should like for my papa"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

Very Stimulating. The doctor
says an ocean voyage will be good tonic
for me. Is an ocean voyage stlmulatingi
Beenoff: Stimulating Before you are out
of sight OF land you will feel as if you had
drunk whole demijohn of liquor the day
before.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

One or the Other.-Blimmer: Just see that
covered carriage down there meandering
along all over the street. Glimmer: Hum
The driver mnst be either drunken man
or a sober woman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
Malice.

Mr. Scwers-I hear that the Browns
are going to celebrate their silver wed
ding next week.
Mrs. Sowers-The idea! Why, every
body knows that the best they could
afford would be plated one.-Indian.
aDoliS Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equa
as a Cough medicine.-F. NJ. ABBOTT, 80:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
ARe De a Great Teache,

Jinks-I understand you were pretty
well OF before you were married.
Blinks-Yes; but I didn't know it.
Illustrated Monthly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

The Tall One-My doctor assures me
that it is conducive to fat.
The Other-Mine says I shall soon
get thin Life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

A dentist insists upon his kind of
tooth wash as much as barber insists
upon his kind of hair restorative.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o.
Halls Family Pills. 25c,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and wetried remedy, MRS.
WRsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, | :,

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is
the senior partner of the firm of F. J.. CHE
NEY g. Co., doing business in the City of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that can not be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day of December, A. d.
1856.
W HTEACnN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
CATARRH

When answering any of these advertise
ments, please mention this paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06
"Hanson's Magic Corn sa1ve."

Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask you
druggist for it. Price Is cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-04-06

4 friend advised me to
try Ely'S Cream Balm,
and after using 1t sac
Ioeeks I believe myself
cured Of catarrh. 1t as
q most UdlGdbIe remedy.
= Joseph SteaOart, 624
Grand Avenue, Brook
Ign, NeaU York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-02
GAs-BOusE INVESTIGATE
Humors that the Discrepancies
Amount to something Like 100000.

II was expected that the result ~ the
examination of the books Of the Gas De
plrtment. made by Mr. II. y. Boudar
under the direction 81 special sub-com-
mittce. would be ported 20 the fun
Committee on LIGHT az last nights ses-
sion. but such was not the ease. Mr..
Branch stated. ON behalf ~ the sub-cum-
mlttee that their work was rot yet
finish "a. AMI further time was allowed.
Great interest b. felt in the outcome
~ this inspection 81 tn books Of the
department. ana the fact that moro time
g. ~ died. than was at hrst expected 70
would require seemingly slves color 10
the suggestion thar there may be- some
unexpected disciosur g. There is a great
deal " speculation as 20 what Mr.. Bou-
dGrs report win SHOW. &C. and The mem
hers ~ the suh-commifi'r are very 81
cent ON thif point. a gentleman familiar
with the situation told Dispatch Te-
porter lset ulght that II was Impossible
just now Co say just what the inquiry
w0ull 10y ai ~ certain lines have yet
~ he pursued
Thr examination ~ books ~ see N The
accounts 90 tNp GHs-N0rks tally with
those of the Auiitors office had a. origin
lr the detection hy m mh,r oi tho com
mIitee ~ what Impressed him as = grave
Discrepancy TIER were reports in sirru-
niion yesterday hot th se apparent a..
.rspanOi,e bad nern found Oh arprcsate 10
very c1uH1ciah'. SUM d. fhlr. as much
fa furo or more. 1890 nothing definite can
b. gotten at until abe report BEL rcui in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-02
ALL SAVE ONE.
The Result of the StnuntOn Council
EIrct.Ons-I,caNyN Rains.

STANTON. VA. July 1.-CSpccial)-
The city Council met to-day and elected
city officials for the year beginning July
Ist. All the incumbents were reelected
save the Superintendent Of The city El"c-
tric-Ilght system. which office was filled
by the election Of John Manly ICge. who
succeeds James Galbcrt Mr.. Galbert
had made Il good record for faithful SER
vice
\ neavy rain ana thunderstorm
swept over the city yesterday afternoon,
ana the GOwnpCur continued last night
The streams were higher than they have
been for years. washing away fences and
small outbuldings and gllleyng tie corn
fields.
The poles Of the telephone lire hc-
tween stanton and ATbor Hin wee
struck 10y lightning live times.
This section. despite the smallpox
scare. IS rrsuming its wOlted activity.
Summer visitors and travelling-men are
on our streets and the country people
throng the stores to-day. as the rains
make farm work impossible.
The propretors Of the Hotel Brandon.
nj Paste CITY. have q q at programme OF
pleasure flr the Fourth Of July They
have issued invitations 20 a large number
Of Stauntcnians, ana hav-ride. tennis
tournament, % b. followed in the eve
ming by a german" are among the at
fractions held ONT.