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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Orren Done

He had just returned from an Eu-
ropean trip and was telling of his ad-
ventures.
"And above all." he said, 'T actually
had the distinguished honor of playing
poker with king"
The man in the linen coat had lis
tened in silence up to this point. but
now his lip curled scornfully as he re-
piled:
four kings"
''Really?"
''Sure. Four kings and an ace."-
Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
An X-Ray Portrait

The artist knit his brow.
II wish to picture the heroine with
a No. IL waist" he remarked. But
where, in that event, is her liver to be p
"Oh, can make room for that" re-
Joined the author. Il will just say that
she has no heart"
Thus it is to be seen how the muses.
advance hand in hand and are generous.
ly disposed to mutual concession.-De-
troit Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
NUMBER 81.


The teeth of the old gentleman who
was frequentely late to breakfast came
together upon some hard substances
with thrilling shock The old gentle
man who was frequently late to break
fast turned an injured glance upon the
landlady. The joyous lunatic smiled
cheerfully.
Madam" said the old gentleman. ''as
general thing do not criticise the
victuals you see fit to place before MS.
but in this case am obliged to- Ihave,
I am certain, found some foreign sub
stance in the hash"
The face Of the joyous lunatic lighted
up:
''No substance" he remarked, sis for
eign in hash-"-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Too MANY Christians by Four.

The oft-repeated statement that half
of our pleasure resorts would have to
be closed should the Jewish population
withhold its patronage received con-
vincing emphasis in my mind during
summer trip through northern Michi-
gan, a section of the country which has
developed into a veritable Mecca for
recreation seekers The large hotels at
Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw
and Mackinac island entertained hun
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Ever Afterward

Genevieve-Oh, Beatrice, did Charlie
Chillingworth propose to you this morn
ing?
Beatrice (blushing)-Why, whatever
can have made you ask that question?
Yeyes, he proposed, and we're to be
married in a year, if papa will give his
consent.
of candy He bet me that you'd jump at
him if he asked you, and I gave you
credit for having more sense.-Cleve-
land Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
A Great scheme.

Jones-You say you want to make
money quick?
Smith, do. That's what I'm after.
'Well, here is your chance. The sEad
lays $4,000 eggs in "a hours"
''Well, what of it?
"Hear me out Put your wits to work
and get up a cross between the shad and
the barnyard hens, and you can make
100000 a day."-Texas Siftings.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
"sAY AU REvoIR. BUT NOT GooD-BY."
The other Way.

Julian notice that you do not al
low the walters to dress in the regula-
ton swallow-tail.
Hotel Prop--No. indeed They and
the swells looked too much alike
Julian-Whose kick compelled you
to make the change? The swells'?
Prop.-No, indeed. The waiters'.-N.
Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
A Bad Break.

Doctor latter spraying the lady's
Observation-Disclosures, it's pleasure to
treat you-you've got such fine control
of your tongue.
The Patients Husband-Here, let's
have your bill. It's evident you doc't
know what you're talking about.-Clcve-
land PlaindeaIer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
A Plausible Theory.

"Since that fellow moved in next to
me and is trying to learn how to play
the violin, have a new theory as to the
burning of Rome"
what is it?''
'1'm satisfied that Nero was sitting
at the front window playing fiddle
and some of the people in the block took
to throwing bombs at him."-Detroit
Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Soldier. Too Common.

Mother-Ella, you have been playing
all the afternoon with these toy sol
diers- That's not proper amusement
for big girl like you.
Daughter-But. mamma, I am not
playing with the soldiers. I picked out
the officers and played with them
Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

"Jobson, I do believe that if you were
given your choice between me and your
pipe. you would hesitate"
That's where you make a mistake,
Mrs. Jobson. A pipe soothes and COM
forts a man in his old age.'-N. Y. Her
aid.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Very ell Put.

This, ladies and gentlemen. is the
celebrated trick mule, Dot" said the
clown, as the beast was being led into
the ring. after many years of effort.
1 am able to say L gan make him do
anything he wants to."-Tit-Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
sharp Eyed Ushers

He Gndignantly)-Tho insulting
church ushers put us into back pew.
She calmly as quiescent volcano)-
They probably noticed that wore a
bonnet which l wouldn't care to have
seen--N. Y. Weekly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

swer his question, but Sven remarked,
sententiously: "Ef Ae ben earning
tree dollar seventy fiji cents a day for
ten yare. Ae not have to stay here an
ben catch bullhead to keep from starv-
in" Sven took the words out of my
mouth. Any workingman who earns az
much as this man had earned, and has
not enough good American sense to
make himself comparati indePend-
ent in 12 years, is not a worthy object
for sympathy. although we may pity
his wife and helpless children.
G. W wEIPPIERT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Circumst.nces Alter Caae..

GilhooIy- chaplain of the house
of representatives gets six dollars for
praying only five minutes.
Gus De Smith-That's big pay. I've
got friend right here in Dallas who
prayed a whole week for a dollar, and
didn't get it.-Texas Sitter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

'T am waiting. only waiting
Where the shadows do not fall,
After long anticipating.
For an early morning call:
am waiting. only waiting.
Where the icy waters roll,
Keep me not ANTICIPATING
Sang the lonely old North Pole.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
Much Cry and No wool.

Let dogs delight to bark ard bite
You've heard that same remark;
But when it comes to fstic fight,
The human pugs just bark.
Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

-Your wife wears extremely fetching
gowns, Pilkerton."
Yes, they fetch a bill collector to my
Office about three times week."-Chi-
cago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

''The kind of poetry that Swindurns
writes is very erotic, isn't it 7''
Yes. it is with the accent ON the
rot.~.N. Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

A little drop within a rim
That by the sun was kissed
Was scooped in by an ice machine
And frozen hard. i wist:
'-Alasr exclaimed that little DROP
Il never will be mist.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

Where Nature Is in Mourning.
An artist in search of landscape de-
picting "Desolation" could find plenty
of material in northern Michigan After
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
SMITH d. FRI.

The only knife the average man caz
keep will not sharpen = lead pencil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03

docs your wife speak good English p
Certainly: doesn't practise make per-
feet 2"lTown Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-10-03
They An DO It.

II wonder why she screamed when /
kissed her"
Force of habit. 1 suppose."--Tsxn
Topics.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
DoNoGHUE WINS BY TEN YARDS.

The first OF the series OF three skating
races between "Joe" Donoghue, former
amateur champion OF America, and
Howard Mosher, holder of the "Two-
twenty" and "Quarter" records, was
decided last evening at the ST. Nicholas
rink, New York. Donoghue proved the
victor. The distance was one mile, and
at the gun fire Donoghue rushed to the
lead and assumed command for the first
quarter, when Mosher took the pace aud
maintained IL to very nearly the half,
where Donoghue got the lead.
From that point on, Donoghue main
tanned his advantage, and won a splendid
race by 10 yards in the clever time OF
3m. 1-5 8. On Wednesday night the same
men meet in two-mile race and on Sun.
day Q thrce-mile match will be contested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Westminster Theatcr.

The well known Rsntz-Santley Bur-
lesque Company under the management Of
Abe Leavitt, is at the Westminster Thea
ter for the week with q bright crisp and
up to date program. in the company
are many young women of graceful form
and good talent while the coined ians
are decidedly clever and amusing. The
performance begins with musical ex-
travaganza entitled "Paris and Pleasurep
and closes with satirical burlesque, "Gay
Life in New York." the musical score
of both being composed by Mr.. Charles
Loven berg. Lottie Elliot, the well known
burlesque srtist is the prominent figure
In both and is assisted by the entire and
very capable company. In the oIio, the
leading features are Billy Curtis and Miss
Gorden, who appear In throe round
set-to which is lively enough for the
most ardent lover of the manly sFt. Aiss
Gorden also gives an excellent bag punch
Ing exhibition and this evening will have
a trial with James Baker of this city. IL
he out-points her he will be presented
with s25 by Manager Leavitt. Another
good team is Nellie Croweli and Frank
Fisher In q new and Iaughable sketch.
The Gilmore Sisters, Kate and MAY have
something that is brand new and are a
whole show in themselves. Joseph j.
Sullivan, an old Providence favorits is
as funny as Of yore and was given
a hearty welcome when he made
his appearance on the stage.
Charles Dawley, and Joe Wsldron, ap- |
peared in unique sketch, and gave the |
best OF satisfaction. Last but not least |
on the bill are Lille ana Ella Engstrom
who pleasingly render new and catchy
songs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
STANDING OF THE POLO CLUBS.
OLD TIMERS BOX TO A DRAW.

The arena OF the Broadway Athletic
night with q host OF well know sporting
men, who assent bled there to see Jem
Mace of England, the ex-champion heavy
weight, spar six rounds for scientific
points with Nike Donovan, tho veteran
boxing instructor of the New York Ath-
letic Club.
The friendly exhibition which preceded
the Mace Donovan boot were each OF
three rounds duration.
Professor John Donaldson then had
lot OF fun for three rounds with George
Rookie, once well known in New England
sporting circles. Donaldson was too
clever for the old timer, and the latter
stopped most OF tho leads with bis head
and body.
When these two left the ring there were
loud calls for John l.. Sullivan, and in
response the ex-champion made a short
speech, ia which he thanked all those
present for his warm reception, and said
In conclusion that IL remained for the
boxers of the present day and their man
ayers 20 make boxing one OF the leading
sports In the athletic world.
Jem Mace ami Mike Donovan entered
tho ring at 1880 O'Clock, and the rsfters
rang with loud and prolonged cheering.
Psrson Davies was appointed referee for
the bout.
In the first round Donovan was decid-
edly the quicker man, but they simply
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15

revenge OF a man who could not bribe
him.
There are pleasant home scenes in the
| play and there are strong contrasts to
these, but. OF course, everything turns
out well, as who does not wish every
thing win always, but does not, except on
the stage.
Last night the principals in the scene
before ths governor, when the mother
pleads for her sons life, did remarkably
well. Quiet, cssy and not lacking in
proper feeling were they all and there
was not bit OF overdrswing oy any one.
The shaft scene was well arranged, but
the scene in the third act where the
Lightning plays around the stage, was
the acme of realistic work. The chain
hashes won warm approval from the
audience and the scene was one IL would
be hard to surpass.
manly character OF Jim Rath bone the
young inventor, just tho part to suit his
hne presence, good voice and otherwise
marked ability. W. j. Holton gave
wel-balanced and interesting delinea-
tion OF the character OF samuel Edoson.
Rathoone's friend and .W.H. Murphy was
in makeup and action a good comedian
and his singing OF parodies and general
nonsense pleased everybody in the house.
Mr.. Endfcott as the governor. and John
Price, as Tsddy. we're all that could be
desired. Miss Fillmore, won the same
general approval as Judy o'Rourke, as
was given her last season, aud she de-
served 1T. Miss Price was very accepta BILE
as Marian Dale, Jig's sweetheart, and
Lizzie Creese was On ideal mother, rar-
ticulsrly in the scene in the governors
office.
Shaft No. 2 will be given every evening
this week and at the customary matt /
noes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
sHARKEY APPEARS IN COURT.

Tom Sharkey, lookin little the worst
for his drubbing, was in court ar San
Francisco yesterday, when the contro-
versy for the possession of the $1U, 900
purse was renewed.
Fitzsimmons and Julian attempted to
expose the alleged conspiracy against
Fitzsimmons. Julian related his efforts
to have Lynch join him in selecting
a referee, stating that Lynch purposely
placed the choice OF q referee In the
hands of the National Club, which named
carp.
Julian said Commissioners Gunst and
Riley Grunnan had told him before the
fight that "Earp had been fixed"
He quoted Grunnon as having over
heard q conversation between carp and
Joe Harvey. Dookkeeper, in the course
OF which Harvey said: "Then its' all
right, is it?" to which carp had replied:
"You can depend on me-" Julisn's testi-
mony tended to involve the National
Club, Sharkey, Lynch and carp in the
alleged conspiracy. Fitzsimmons denied
tnat he had struck foul blow, and re-
pested Julian's story about the warming
not to accept carp as referee.
DR.. ID. u. Lustig said he was the medi-
cal examiner for the National Club and
had examined Sharkey before the fight.
After Sharkey had been taken to his
room, Lustig, with foGr other doctors,
hearing Sbarkey had been hurt, offered
their services, but they were refused
admfttance to Sharkey's dressing room.
On the following afternoon Lustig and
five other physicians examined Sharkey's
injuries in the groin. and witness pro-
nounced the injury superficial. He said
1t WAS Insignificant, not disabling or pro-
ductivs OF much pain. The Injuries to
the groin might have been caused by
artificial means, such as the injection Of
acidulated water.
Dan Hickey, one of Fitzsim mons
seconds, w. W. Naughton, q sporting re-
porter, and others who saw the fight,
testified that they had not seen foul
blow struck by Fitzsimmons.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES.


The Columbia College students will try
to organize Varsity ball nine.
Manager LOTUS of the Coiumbuu team
Is reported to have signed George lebeau
to play first base.
Andrew s. Irvine, whose kidneys were
ruptured in the ThanKsgivin foot ball
game at Exeter, N. H., Is still confined
to his bed, but is believed to be assured
OF recovery.
The third quinquenpial internati ional
bonspiel Of curriers' will be held at To-
ronto, Canada, on Thursday, January II.
The covered rinks OF the cur ling clubs
in Toronto ere the finest In the world.
Tho 2o-round Hght between Spike sulli-
van Of Boston, and George Mctadden of
New York, at the Polo a. g., New
York, the other night, wns a draw.
None of the published sccounts told
which had the better OF IL. The match
was at 12s pounds
The Olympic A. G. Of San Francisco
has only offered $4,000 for a 10-round
contest between Corbett and Fitzsim-
mons, instead Of els, 900, as has been pub
lished. The club will place the selection
OF a referee in the hands Of Major Nc
Lsugblip, W. Greer Harrison and George
Newball. Each principal will DO allowed
TO select a judge. ana in the event of no
Knockout the referee Will pe required to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Chapman Did Not Appear.

Washington. Dec. 15.It was expected.
In view of the decision OF the supreme
court refusing writ OF error in his case,
that Elverton u. Chapman OF New York,
the recalcltrant Sugar trust investiga-
ton witness, would surrender himself
yVsteruay 10 tne district marshal. He
did not, however, put in an appearance
at the courthouse. District Attorney
Birney appears anxious TO hurry mat
ters but cannot do anything until the
supreme court mandate i'm the writ OF
error petition is handed down.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
SILVER MEN MEET.
Executive Committee OF tho BImetal-
lie Union in Session.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-A meeting of the
officers and executive committee of the Nr
tional Bimetallism Union -began here today.
its purpose being 10 devise ways ana means
TO continue work in behalf of the free an d
unlimited coinage Of silver Mt the ratio OF ID
to !, and incidentally TO arrange for the re-
sumption OF the publication Of the National
Bimetallist, the organ of the union. It is
stated, however, that the paramount bust
ness of the meeting will be to arrange the
details s-fer convention of silver leaders
throughout the country, with view to the in
auguration of comprehensive organization in
behalf Of silver.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Mr.. Edward Baxter Perry.

The playing of Edward Baxter Perry,
the famous blind pianist, will no doubt
bo the principal attraction of tomorrow
nights entertainment in the su bscri bers'
course at Infantry Hall. However there
are to be other well known and ALWAYS
satisfactory musicians to assist Mr.. Perry
and the following names are on tho pro-
gram: Sig. Frank A. Raia, harpist; Mr..
James Parker Coombs, baritone; Herr
Gustav 0. Hornberger, violincello vir-
tuoso; Mr.Albert s. Metcaif accompanist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Incorporated 1896.
os-srn

consult with the judges before rendering
q decision, but decision must be rem.
dered at the ringsids. ~
Dan Creedon, 1t Is announced from
New York, will 60 to san Francisco,
where he expects to meet George Green
young Correctly or some other good
man for limited number of rounds for
purse OF $500 offered by the Golden
West A. Z.
One OF the big sporting features Of the
Tooth anniversary Of the selection of Al
bany, N.Y.. as the capital city, will be a
grand curling tournament. The matter
has been placed In the hands of the local
curling clubs, which have decided 10
hold contests on Jan. 4 and 8.
Sammy Kelly of New York, who went
to England recently to fight Billy Plim-
mer, has wired New York friends that he
will return by next Saturday in order to
secure match with Jimmy Barry.
Kelly's match with Plinimer does NOT
como OF until March 2.
E. A. Cowdin, the we'll known New
York polo player, is the latest scquisi-
tion to the turf. He showed his shrewd-
ness in horse matters by purchasing Spin
away for IS, 500 az the sale of some of MIL
ton Young's mares at Lexington. He
also bought Handspup, sister to Hand
spring, from Gus Strauss. The most
prominent OF Spinsway's produce Is Lag
zarone, last years Suburban winner.
A meeting OF the Now England Fedora
tion of Homing Pigeon Fanciers was held
at III Kneeland street, Boston, last even
ing. President Henry Wagner presided.
1t was voted to adopt the design of the
band made by Kruger OF Germantown,
Pa. Circulars were ordered sent out to
all pigeon fanciers, and 1t was reported
that the mem bership now mum bers 90.
The next meeting will be held on jan
uary7.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Cable Cars Co,IIded

st. Paul, Dec. ia serious accident
occurred in this city last night on the
Selby Avenue hill, two cable trains coll
liding, and very seriously injuring Miss
Julia Holmberg, Miss Anna Munson and
Henry B. Young, while a large number
of others were less seriously injured. A
cable train got away from control Of the
brakes and crashed into an ascending
train at the foot OF the hin at Pleasant
avenue. A number Of passengers jumped
and escaped serious injury
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
I SPORTING
.......GOssIP.
Coz

tapped each other, and Donovan did the
greater part of tho leading.
In the second round, Donovan tapped
Jem on the face, and tho Englishmsn
stopped for few seconds to remove his
artificial teeth, which created a laugh at
his expense. Donovan also had the call
in this round on points.
Mace landed two left taps on Mixes
neck in tho early part Of the third round.
Donovan jabbed his right on body and
face, and swung right on neck. All
these blows were very light. Donovan
was still the faster man.
They mixed it up in the fourth and last
round, and then shook hands. The rounds
were only of two minutes duration each,
and tho decision was left TO the specta-
tors, who all shouted "Draw."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Boston's Asphyxiation Victims

Boston, ,Dec.15.-The body Of Miss Mary
L. Collins, one Of the victims of Friday
nights asphyxiation at ~ st. Botolph
street was shipped TO the home OF her
people in Kentucky for burial, yester-
day. The body Of Samuel p. Putnam, the
other victim, still lies at the undertaking
rooms, wheer services will be held today
at o'clock. for immediate friends only.
The body will then be taken to Forest
Hills and cremated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
Kcith's Opera House.

Shaft No. 2, with its line scenery, and
its dazr1sg, carefully arranged and inter-
esting electric effects was the attraction
ct keith's Opera House last night auo it
met with even a warmer approval than
was extsnded II last season.
There - q fascination about the piece
and the cast is so well In keeping with
the idea to be conveyed that though
tie plot Is not one remarkable for origin.
siity or strength. the ensemble is good.
Bot the electrical effects are well worth
visit TO the theater, were the story
itself not so good, and there Is
strong snd constant evidences that the
1eisils sre most carefully looked after.
The story tells OF tire struggles OF an in
vsntor, young, earnest and devoted, wbo
= made 70 suffer much through the mean
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-15
The Casket Was Broken open

Wilmington. Del. Dec. 15.-During the
funeral services over the body OF J.
Frank Williams, a prorYinent citizen of
Seaford. at that place yesterday. the
floor of the room where they were being
held gave way, and precipitated the en-
tire party a distance OF eight feet into
the cellar. The casket was broken open
and the corpse rolled out. Several
women tainted and great excitement
prevailed, but no one was seriously in
jured.