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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-15

Gloilies, which are intended for decora-
tion, and not for utility. She had
just imported a set from Paris. and
each of them was hand painted in
water colors. On the evening in ques-
tion they were displayed for the first
time at dessert under the finger bowls.
Imagine the surprise of Mrs. Morton
at seeing her guest, so famous as a leg
islator, and yet so ignorant of social
amenities, coolly dip his fingers deep
in the water and wipe them with the
greatest nonchalance upon one OF her
precious new works of art on filmy
bolting cloth. The costly little dolly
was wreck, and the entire set was
spoiled; but Mrs. Morton was so polite
and we'll bred that she took her own
dolly and used it in the same man
ner. Her other guests knew better;
but they followed the example of Mrs.
Morton, in order to save the misguided
statesman from the modification of
realizing the grave error which he had
committed. His wife soon heard o1 the
matter, and it is presumed that she
gave him severe curtain lecture; for,
about six weeks later, handsome
set of imported doilies was sent to
Mrs. Morton with the card of the states
man pinned upon the package. Noword
of explanation was ever said or written,
and the incident was thus closed.
The man who used Mrs. Morton's
dolly for a napkin had his counterpar.
in the almost mythical fellow who
drank the water from his finger bowl
and afterwards remarked that he
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-15

the president of the United Statesae
the white house, are elaborate 64les
costly affairs. The presidenC on such
occasions invites all nembers of his
cabinet, with their wives and daugh-
ters, to due with him. The president
and his wife, with their guests, enter
the state dining-room at eight o'clock
IN the evening, and they usually re-
main at the table for an hour or more.
The time il occupied not alone in eat
ing, but - gossiping and nibbling at
the numerous dainties which S1e
brought il by courses and removed
from time to time by quiet, expert, ex-
perienced walters. The great dining
room is decorated with flowers from
the white house conservatory, the ia
BILE is adorned with floral designs, and
everything that wealth can procure for
adornment and pleasure is sll1llfuIly
arranged by artistic fingers.
The president similarity entertains
the members of the diplomatic corps
in the state dining-room once every
year. These gentlemen are a1nbassa-
doTs, ENJOYS and ministers from all of
the natioas of the world, and they are
accompanied by the ladies of their
families. These state dinners are so
named or account of their official
character; but affairs of state ore
never discussed on such occasions. 1t
would be bad form to ''talk shop" at
such distinguished social gathering.
From time to time the president also
gives state dinners to members of the
senate, members of the house, the sU-
preme court, and the leading bureau
officials who rank next to the members
of his cabinet. He also gives public re-
ceptions to the army and navy officers,
and to citizens of the United States
who desire to pay theirrespects 10 their
chief magistrate.
During the winter and spring until
the Lenten season begins there is
continual round of dinner parties given
iii Washington by men and women
who are leaders in the social swim.
The vice president entertains the same
functionaries who are banqueted at the
white house. The senator's, representa-
tives and justices of the supreme court
give elaborate dinners; and all of them
take place at night under the gas and
electric lights in the palaces of the
the patricians of our republic. 1t
never costs less than $500 for the flow
ers which are used upon each occa-
sion, while sometimes more than $1,000
has been expended solely for floral
decorations for one evening.
One evening when the wife of Vice
President Morton was giving a select
entertainment she was Mortified by the
action of one of her guests, who, though
n man of political prominence, was not
acquainted with the use of modern
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-15
How He Won Her.

"A penny for your thoughts" said
Miss Ricketts,, playfully, to Mr.. Glider
sleeve.
They are worth far more than that,
Miss Ricketts," replied the young man,
for was thinking of you"
When he proposed Il little later, she
didn't say Il word about IT'S being so
suddec.-Detroit Free rress.
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A Contradiction.

Its queer about married man."
enunciated n. Peck to himself very
softly. The more he is blown up the
smaller he feels And he felt unite
consoled by his little joke.-Indianal
oils Journal
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A Oinerent 0neatInn-

What will you take for that pic
ture ?" said Hunker. to his artist friend.
indicating painting just finished.
The price is $780,"
Exactly; but what viii. you take for
it ?''-To Date.
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Truly Shocking.

Mime. Hulda does not sing as we'll
as she did three years ago"
''She does not. Wha. a shock it must
be when singer discovers that she
has lost her voice.
1T is still more shocking when she
6oes no: discover it. .''-Flicgende Blaet-
Tar.
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Enterprislng.

Tourist I'm oklahoma Col. Handy
Polk, the real estate dealer, is a very
enterprising man. isn't he?
Alllali lke-Nal, | should shout!
Why, he can make mountain out Of a
nole-hill an then have no trouble in
sellin' it to some fool easterner-
Truth.
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METHODS OF MANAGERS.
Art and Busine ss Methods Of Three
Famous Men.
How Henry Irving Puts Play on the
Stage-Mr. Daly's AutOcratic System
of Management -Gustave Froh-
mans Success.
Especial New York letter.

The extent to which the parsonal-
tiles of half dozen men are reflected in
every orthy current phase of dramat-
ic endeavor becomes apparent to the
habitual playgoer, as well as to the
humbicst class of laborers in the the
atrical field, in these days of financial
when only plays of great
merit or strikingly original novelties
enjoy Decuniary success. In 1act. the
art and business methods of three of
these men are responsible for every re-
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She Couldn't.

She golfed and biked and hunted and she
emulated man
In every sport and past!me that daring
woman can:
But despite her mannish style of dress, her
place in mannish strife,
She could not tie four-in-hand to save her
little life
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A terrible Disappointment.

Mother-Why, my dear, what's the
matter? Something has happened at
Mrs. De Music's party, / know. TeH
me all about it, my child.
Daughter-Boo-hoo! Mrs. De Music
asked me to play, and-and when told
her was out of practice she said She
was $50 sorry" and didn t ask me again.
boo-hoo-hoo!-N. Y. Weekly.
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Unsurpassed in One Respect.

First Little Girl-How many teeth
has your baby got?
Second Little Girl-Four.
First Little Girl-Ours has seven.
Second Little Girl-Well, your baby
hasn't the ammonia, anyway, and ours
had it when she was only two monchs
old.-Somerville Journal.
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Those Fearful Price Marks.

Its 10 use.' she said. sadly 'WelI
Rave TO keep this ourselves and get
something else for Aunt nannah's
birthday present
'Why?" he asked.
They must have put tic barcain-sIay
price-mark on this with indeIibIe ink.
1t won't come off.''-Chicago Evening
Post
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Yes. Indeed.

Miss Gusher-I have four cats. ana
adore them.
Rusher-- Indeed? How poetical:
Miss Gusher--How so?
Rusher-To be so devoted to the
news. Yol know. Y. World.
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naxter street ArIthmetlo.

Fond Father-How many do two and
two make?
Hopeful Son-SiX.
I. F.-You ignorant little beggar!
Don't YOU know that two and two
make fou,?
H. S.-Oh! yes. know that, but I
thought you'd beat me down bit.-N.
Y. Recorder.
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or Course.

Look here, Hopkins, you said yon
were going to New York en- legal buSi
ness. and you went and got morried."
We'll. isn't getting married legal
business ?"-Chicago Record.
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Whom He Fled,

IIe vowed that his love would be change
less and true.
Surviving mans oft-shifting humors:
Yet in spite OF his protests she lost him; he
few
On the day that he 81 W her in boomers
-WaShinqfon Star
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-15

William Blackman. the oldest resi-
dent of Sonoma county, CAL, died at
Healdsburg recently shortly after pass
ing his Tooth birthday.
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The Special Time.

After al, Americans are "a gifted
people. remarked the Horse Editor.
They are" replied the .sEake Edit
or: especially about the holiday
time. = Pittsburgh Chronicle rt.Es-
graph.
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Willie Wilt-Do you know-aw-I
am sometimes carried away by my
thoughts?
Miss Perte-Please think NOW.
Y. Evening Word.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-15

TIN glad, Mr.. Goodman that you are
TO put my skates on to-day, rather than
that Mr.. Soaker. He don't know the
first thing about skates"
Goodman (facetiously) You sur
prise me, Miss Vassar. I thought he
was an adept at getting on skates
Brooklyn Life.
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..I should think" she said. when no.
body offered her seat, that they
would run cattle cars on this road. -
Bay Ci.v Chat
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Same Thing.

'sXve don't speak any more.''
did you have a falling out?''
NO; but our wives dld."-Ch Chicago
Eccord.
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Returns No. am In.

Il hired Il bicycle yesterday and took
a spin
What did the rent cost you?'
Don't Fnow; haven't heard from
my tailor vet.'-Chicago Record.
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Nice Man.

Wiggles-Do you know old Wallcer2
Waggles-Yes.
Wiggles-What sort of man is he.
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WA-KEENEY. KANSAS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 1896

dep
of oft was very weak lemonade" :"
Judge Irish parliamentarian who
CumR in London nibbling their
most dawhispered to his wife:
states, haeople atm the white boz
cities. He r
S4. 500 from thpor gave "stag"
went to Houstonmen in congress
ated until a few di Among other
here last Friday art and other i'm
ing of sickness. after the party adj
before noophe congressman re-
the cham be1league: II s'pose the
left lett have been mortified if
dispos;4that all of his cheese was
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anyway!
Waggles-Well, if he wanted to
marry my mother-in-law, l shouidn't
have the least bjection.--Southbri
(AasS.) Journal.
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Sui Gener,s.

do you want to hire freak?'' he
said to the museum manager.
Il am always willing &c hire good
freak" was the reply. What have
you to offer?''
Myself"
Yourself! You don't look like
freak
No. but 1 am one. I'm the only
presidential impossibility in the coun-
try!"-Town Topics.
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JRE, Md, Feb. 1-Leal a
IS absorbed the attention of
eue1egates to the national convent
of the American League of Wheelmf
yesterday to the utter exclusion =
everything else. As consequence tn
experimental good roads meetin
was only moderate success in poin-
of attendance, although the ,nenta1
pabulum served to those who attended
of high order President Will
lison, in calling the meeting to order,
said: This is the first good roads day
ever given by the league, and it will
not be the last It is but the begin
ming, and for the beginning it is a
larger attendance than expected,
but it is not as large as it should be.
:. It is but an acorn are planting, and
M a46rom it yo,91. spring noble oak that
Western MaB the other trees in our
swimmingly. =. The amend
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pearances, but it nearly made me sick
It was awful stuff, and the smell was
very rank"
At big dinner parties it is well for
novice to watch what other people do,
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rSnacial wa shina

Especial Washington letter. sannually
The state dinners which are glvescusslon
he president of the United Statesae best
be white house are elaborate league
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Arthur Orton. the Tichborne claim
ant, now lives on the proceeds OF di
minutive tobacconist's shop IN the
Lorth of London.
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n GOOD Ro4

Convention of Whet
1tImore-GOod Roads
IRE, Md, Feb. 11.-Leal 4
IS absorbed the attention of
ties to the national convent
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AND SHE NEVER TUMBLED.

Chicago Record
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
MARD| GRAS CARNIVAL Active Preparations for a Great Postal Day.
 t REX IS ALREADY CHOSEN And Business Men Generally Will Unite to T Make It the Biggest Public Show Gir-
 mngham Ever Had.

With the coming of each day Birming- hams mardi gras assumes greater mag n1tude and more definite form. That the grand carnival proposed for February Is IS now considered certainty goes with out repeating.
 The fact that the representative and energetic business men of the city are manifesting a lively interest and con- tributing literally precIudes even the suggestion of failure. Yesterday afternoon the carnival com mfttee held an important meeting in the paflorS of the Metropolitan hotel. Mat terS pertaining to the general arrange ment were discussed and decided upon. The minute details have only been partly arranged, but all necessary plans will be suggested and acted upon in few days.
 An expert designer and builder has al- ready been given the order for the of ficial floats to be put on. MT. Telfair Hodgson of the State Herald, who is a member of the arrangement committee, has been authorized to organize a carni- val society for the purpose of represent ing the characters on the floats. The so- ciety will also give a grand mystic ball on mardi gras night.
 This society, of course, will be entitled to the choice of it's own subject for rep resentation.
 The president was authorized at the meeting yesterday afternoon to employ three excellent bands of music for the occasion.
 The carnival Rex was also selected, but his name will remain a secret until after the parade.
 So far 123 business houses of the city have signed an agreement for each to furnish one or more floats for the busi- ness parade.
 The society resolved to make the fol- E lowing requests:
 Of the mayor and board of aldermen An ordinance forbidding any one to ! masque on mardi gras day except those ] having obtained permission from the society.
 The board of education-To grant all school children holiday on that day and give them full permission to masquerade sfor their own pleasure and amusement. F. Manufacturers and business men-To grant leave of absence on that day to such of their employees as will be selected to participate in the parade. { The railroad companies-To grant d special rate of one fare for the round trip from all stations within a radius of < 150 miles of this city, and also to grant : free transportation to i, all advertising agents of the carnival society. ,sf The carnival society has received as- E surances of the hearty cooperation of snearly all the clubs and societies in the city, including the various military or ganizations.
 -~, The committee on narrangements has de- cided to award three prizes as follows:
 For the most beautiful float. }F'or the most original float.
 For the most humorous float.
 The committee is informed that much interest in Birmingham's carnival is be- ing manifested by people of neighboring communities, and fully 25,oo0 visitors are expected in the city to witness the promised resplendent display of Bir- mingham energy and enterprise.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Y. M. GA. NOTES.
The State Convention Invited to Birmingham. December Report of the Local Association.


 The board of directors of the Young Mems Christian association held their regular monthly meeting yesterday, aft- ernoon at 5 o'clock in the associations S parlor. The reports of the various de- partments for December showed that the | institution is in a most healthy condi- ton.
 Sixty-seven junior and sixty-four sen- for members were received during De- cember. The present membership is: Junior department, 94 senior depart ment, 396; total 490.
 Gymnasium classes were held for busi- ness men Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 D. m., in charge of the general secretary. Glasses for young men were held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, led by the best ath- letes of the association. The bathing facilities have been in- creased by an additional boiler and heat CT and are now in fine condition. One boiler is attached to the tubs and one to the showers. During December 1193 baths were taken; daily average, 46; av- craze on Saturday, 94.
 The watch night social and the New Years reception were we'll attended and a fine time enjoyed at both. The ladies' auxiliary are arranging for the next members entertainment, to be given Thursday, January 30. | The following are the figures of the night school for December. Six sessions mechanical drawing class, average, 8; total, AS.
 Three sessions arithmetic class, aver age, 16; total, AS.
 Three sessions penmanship class, aver age, II; total, 33. % Three sessions bookkeeping class, aver age, A. total 12. The classes started in we'll last night. There is room for few more students, but none will be admitted after this month.
 The junior department has the largest
 membership in the history of the asso- | citation. Ninety-four boys are enjoying its privileges. .sss i,, Gymnasium classes are held for them Monday and Wednesday afternoons at S:30 and Saturday mornings at 10:30 in charge of the general secretary A spe-, fceial class is held for the news carriers aen Thursdays from 7:30 to S:30 D. m. The boys are now preparing to give mock trial at an early day. Several young lawyers are drilling them- There E should be 300 boys in this department of ejhe association. Boys under .6 are not tallowed in the association rooms at night except every other Friday. Ig Relgious-Five mems rallies were held Sunday afternoons at 3 o'clock with an average attendance of fifty-fiye men. | Five sessionsiof the Bible class were held with seven men at each. Services are held every Sunday at o'clock in the county 1 jail. Three men decided to lead Chris | tian lives. icl . rlH l It was unanimously voted to invite the state convention to meet with the Bir- .mingham association March 26 and 27, Eand Messrs. T. H. Johnston, W. F. Tyler | and Dr. J.. T. Coulbourn were appointed to make all arrangements su't
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
CASUAL TIES.
A loaded Louisville and Nashville Freight Plunged Through an Open Draw
 Bridge Into the Rigoets.

New Orleans, Jan. "A freight train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, consisting of twenty-eight cars and a ca- boose, went through the draw bridge at the Rigolets, thirty-one miles east of this city, at o'clock this morning. The tres tie and bridge is a half mile long, with a 10-foot plunge to the water, which has a depth of about 50 feet. The bridge had evidently been opened to allow some ves- sel to pass and was left partially open. The train was two hours late and for some inexpllcable reason the engineer failed to notice the open draw. The loco- motive and twenty-two cars went into the yawning gap, carrying away three spans of the bridge. The engineer jumped as his engine went over and in some miraculous way escaped with only n slight scratch on his face. He struck the water and soon swan to some of the wreekage upon which he found safety. The fireman had an arm and leg broken. The head brakeman is thought to be fa- tally injured about the head Another brakeman had an arm broken. The con- ductor and rear brakeman were not hurt, as the caboose did not go over.
 It was said three or four tramps lost their lives, but this Is certainly an er- TOT. as 1t cannot be verified. The wound ed were brought here this afternoon. How any of them escaped death is most remarkable.
 Arrangements were made to transfer the passengers at the break and the bridge will be repaired probably within a week.
 Neither engineer nor bridge tender ap- pear to have taken ordinary precautions and both are held equally culpable.
 The loss to the railroad cannot be stated, as the cars were loaded with mis- cellaneouS fruit.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-08
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power con tained in a mortgage executed on the 18th day of January, 1899, by Mary E. Tindall and E. N. Tindall to the undersigned, of record in book 167, on page 360, Probate Court of Jefferson county, Alabama, to se- cure the payment of certain promissory notes described therein, the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash in front of the court house door of Jefferson county, at Birmingham, Ala, within the legal hours of sale, on
 MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1896, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot No. F in the plat of Dexter & Morri- son subdivision of lot number ten Q0) of the lands of the estate of Richard Forsythe de- ceased, lying in the west half of the south west quarter of section 21, township r, range 2 west, in Jefferson county, Alabama, default having been made in the payment of said notes dncluding that due October l. 1885, said sale to be made for the payment of said notes and attorneys fees therein provided for.
 December g, 1885
 E. s. DEXTER,
 c. E. MORRISON,
 Mortgages. Wm. Vaughan, Attorney 12-10-30t