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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
The Child and the Bears

Since the legendary days of RomuIus
and Remus many instances have been
recorded where beasts of prey, having
opportunity, have refrained from harm
ing small child. Little Helma UrsIer
wandered away from her home near
Snowshoe, Pa, one day in the fall, and
was swallowed up in the wilds of the
Allegheny mountains. The greatest
alarm was felt, and for two days every
Iuan, woman and child of the neighbour
hood turned out to beat the woods
On the third day four lumbermen found
the little girl 11a miles from her home
in the dense wood, playing with two
bear cubs. The men called to her. and
with glad cry she ran toward them.
The two bear cubs began to whine, and
a moment afterward a large female
bear dashed out from the underbrush,
evidently to dispute the right of the
men to carry off her protegee. The men
had their axes, and after a hard
struggle, they dispatched the beast, and
took the cubs for pets-a fine reward
for the bears care of the child Fritz
Yanseer, one of the lumbermen, was
badly lacerated in the arm by the
bears jaws Helma was uninjured py
her soJourn among the bears, and was
soon restored to her anxious parents.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

they buzzed together, then the fore
man, closely followed by the other
IL, walked over and held out his
hand to Atkinson. In another second
Jerry was on a box, cheering frantical-
ly. >The crowd joined in, and the excite
ment grew until the hilltop man fell
out of the window backward. After
awhile the colonel made himself heard:
1.-The prisoners discharged. But
there's another case 10 be considered"
''She's waitin' up thar for you" whis-
pered Ezekiel, and Atkinson stayed just
long enough to wiring a dozen out
stretched hands and give his choking
thanks to Ezekiel.
Col Ike rose in his place and the hum
of conversation was stilled.
1.-The death of this man Scroggins ap-
pears to have happened in a proper
manner. but the mule stealing is more
serious And while in the first instance
you are entitled to the thanks of Lone
Star, because of the second it is the
opinion of the court you'd better leave
in three hours. Ezekiel
"I'n CO." said Ezekiel, but not less
| 1 can take Jeremiah. / amt agoin' to
| walk
Col. Ike was a man of resources. He
| dropped dollar in his sombrero and
| Unen passed. II the DOyS WHEN
| he had counted its contents he adj
| dressed the owner of the mule. Your
mule is worth just SIS. plugged half
| and two Mexican dobies. and we've de-
cided to buy him." Then he turned to
Ezekiel. with the compliments of
Lone Star camp" he said, smiling.
| Ezekiel bowed his thanks. shook
! hands all around and passed through
| the door. He unhitched jeremiah from
clambered into the saddle. with his
| fiddle under his left arm. Something ]
saw in his face made me walk along
side to the top of the grade. He looked
| at me for a moment. quizzically.
| docs what you hear go in a one cal
m out t'other, std of your mouth?''
! Secrets that travel take that trail
well, then, l didn't steal jeremiah
1 saw him at the ferry, TUX fancy tc
him. an, when the chance offered next
day, dickered for him with a man who
| 'peared to be his owner. But I saw
that my reputation needed a smudge tc
make 'em b'lieve me about Scroggins.'
"Then you di:ln' t." began L. catching
| my breath.
"Sartinly not" he said. coolly So
didn't kill him, and I don't know who
| did-probably some one he did up set
| tim an old score. I'm sure Bob didn't
do it, but l couldn't prove it any Other
way. And he's mighty nice Teller, an
Nita, bless her little heart Git up
| Jeremiah. San Francisco Argonaut
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

Chancellor Shows latest weather re-
port shows that last month was the
coolest August on record. The rain
fall was 2.69 inches, or 1.52 below the
August average. The total rainfall SO
far for 1897 has been 1914 inches, being
6.94 inches below the average for 20
wears past.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
VIII Be Queen for One Week.

Mrs. G. S. Sutton, of Topeka, will be
queen of Topeka's annual festival Sep
TENDER 81 to October 2. The queen
will have court, composed of "A ladies
and gentlemen. On the evening of
the 3Oth a floral ball will be given, at
which the costuming will be in the
10th century style.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Kansas Girls as LUCKY Farmers.

Several Wellington girls who took
claims in the Cherokee strip when it
opened have been rewarded for their
pluck. Miss Minnie Bell has 1.5OO
bushels of wheat this year from her
claim near Blackwell. and Miss Laura
Klein has 1. 900 from her claim in the
same yicinitv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
News That viii Cause Regret.

The old political, personal and army
friends of Capt. J. b. johnson, of To
peka, learn with sorrow that his health
is in very precarious condition. He
recently made a trip to Mackinac,
Mich, with view of lettering his
condition, but returned worse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
An Anti-Divorce Lawyer.

Winfield Freeman, a leading attor-
ney and prominent church worker of
Kansas City, Kan, will not accept any
divorce cases unless of an unusual
nature He says our divorce laws are
a farce, and is bold to proclaim that a
man or woman is never any account
after they are divorced.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
A Justice Can Imprison for ContemI

In Shawnee county Judge G. A.
tice regarding the De Boissiere estate
in franklin county. The justice com
mitted him for contempt and Huron
appealed to the district judge, who
sustained the justice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
VIII Lift 10000 Mortgages.

State Bank Commissioner Breiden-
thai is enthusiastic over the general
business prospects throughout the
state. He says the state and private
banks are actually refusing deposits
for lack of vault protection. He is
certain that at least 10000 mortgages,
aggregating more than $50, 600, 900,
will be paid in Kansas before January
l next.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
VIII Prosecute Cattle SmuggIers.

Following the discovery that a large
number of fever-infected cattle had
been Struggled into southern Kansas
counties from the territory, the state
live stock board will make number
of arrests of owners who are guilty of
violating the law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

Filtered Water for Kansas City, Kan.
The water company of Kansas City,
Kan, is about to make an experiment
that will be watched with much inter-
est. 1t is to establish a fltering plant
in connection with the big reservoirs
and pumping station at Quindaro for
the purpose of fltering the whole
water supply for the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Fight with a wildcat.

While hunting on Bee creek. near
Caney, Tom Morris and Fred Allen,
youths, came upon catamount. The
boys shot at it. but the shots only en-
ragged the cat and it jumped on Allen,
tearing all the clothes from his body
and shook him as a terrier would a
rat At this moment Morris got in a
shot over the animals heart, which
brought it down. Allen is badly
lacerated, but will recover.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Land Paid for ITSELF Many Times.

Reece & Downey, who own 125 acres
in apple trees east of Atchison, have
for three years in succession sold their
apples at an average price of $3.50 per
acre each year. The land in that
vicinity is worth $40 an. acre, and the
firm has therefore realized nine times
the value of the land during the three
wears.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11

One dealer from Kansas City has re
Gently bought 5000 barrels of apples
in the vicinity of Atchison, which will
be put in cold storage and held for
higher prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
To Call a PopuIist Confe.ence.

The populist state executive COM
mittee will meet in Topeka September
IA to take action toward calling a ma
tional conference of party leaders to
agree upon a line of policy for the
next national campaign.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
Stirring Up Religious Circles.

During a recent big camp meeting at
Sterling Rev. j. w. Crouch created
daily sensations by his outcries against
popular church fads- OF the church
fair and sociable he said: 1.-The idea of
filling a mans stomach in order to
6lch few dimes from him is ridicu-
lous. And the church that follows the
practice will go into bankruptcy,
starve the pastor, grieve the Holy
Ghost and never have any influence
for good
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-09-11
No Money TO Paw solons.

In view of the agitation for an extra
session of the legislature, the state
treasurer announces that there is no
money available to pay for an extra
session. The general finances of the
state are in fine shape, but the general
revenue fund contains only S139, 900,
while the cost of running the state is
about S70, 900 a month. The amount
On hand would run the state only two
months, and the taxes for 1897 are not
due for four months.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28

rows, is used for bows, and sequined net will
be much employed. Aigrettes o. all SORTS and
kinds are in order. as are black and white para
disc plumes. and ostrich feathers curlcd round
the top In n sort OF fringe. Every Kind % ornh-
ment In gold. pearl, steel, jet. and rhin" stones
will he used, and "a great deal OF horse hair lIcr
which Is well spangled. MORE. glacf. and glrzc
ribbons are the special kinds In favor, and white.
In ribbon flowers, lace. and tullc, will hc very
much worn when the warm days come.
with most kinds OF flowers foliage will have =
very important place, and lilies NJ the valley.
sweet peas. Scotch thistles. and both white aud
colorcd yiolets are choice selections. Yellow
flowers are to be much worn, and Cowslip- ar
ranged to stand up in n sort of friage or comb at
the back Of the hat are "A novel funCy.
The fashion Of wearing the hats well Tilted
over the eyes promises to continue throughout
tho summer. and certainly the shade given tn
the eyes is very acceptable even though n - not
always becoming. The shapes in hats are legion.
since so many are made TO order out Of the pref
ty soft braids by the milliners to suit the wcarrr:
but the sailor shape. with the plain stright brin
and medium low crown. will not he ousted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
PREFERS HER FAITH tn THE MONEY.
Miss Jewell. the Nun. VIII Not s!"t Frederick
Tayior'- s.S. Heauest.
From the Kansas Guy Times.


ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. IVA slight girl, with
dark eyes, glowing with n friendly light, n face
plain but pleasant, "A voice cheerful and kindly,
are the characteristics OF Miss Carrie Jewell,
heiress to Frederick Taylor, the New York
banker, who died u few days ago, leaving n for
tune OF 5000 900. She IL n novice at the Cntho-
lie Convent OF the Sacred Heart in this city,
and will be a nun.
Her uncle's will, written seven years ago, and
probated in ~. Louis to-day, says he does not
desire to cut her off on account OF her religion,
yet will leave her no money that may revert 10
the Roman Catholic Church; therefore, should
she sever her connection with the Order {, the
Sacred Heart, she will receive 100000; other
wise not II penny. This clause OF the will iSas
follows:
~ have no desire to disinhcrit her on account
OF her adopted faith, but ] do not desire 10 leave
any sums which might, on account OF her con
ncction with sacred orders, eventually revert TO
the Roman Catholic Church. Therefore, should
dcrs, IA sum OF $4,000, which Is TO be set aside
by my executors, H. To be held for her in trust
and the Income paid 10 her.
The Times correspondent called at the CON
vent this evening, and WAS the ilrst TO upprisc
the young lady OF her unClc's b"q uCst. She was
CARRIED In the sombre habilimcnts Of the nun, as
nOviCcs are accustomed to wcar-a dress that
stands between her and u fortune.
VIII YOU leave the si5terhOod and the con-
vent T. she was asked.
81 have not thought OF H., replied Miss jew
ell. "This is the first information have re-
| ceived OF my uncle's will. 1 was appraised Of his
death, but not OF his wishes concerning me. l
have chosen TO become a num-, and any sum OF
money would not tempt mo to alter my hopes
Further Information than this Miss Jewell
would not vouchsafe. The young lady 10 a con
| vert 10 the Catholic faith. and has been In the
| convent here several months.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
MISS CaLDwEAL AND MR.. nEsIyG.
His Whi-Lcr- Called Down by mn Unprotected
spin-trr from Boston.

From The ~. Louis GioJc. Democrat.
Chicago. Feb. 22.-Miss Jane Caldwell, who
described herself as zone Of Bos,on's -, OOO old
maids, gave Postmaster Hcsing. candidate for
Mayor. the most uncomfortable half hour to-day
he ever experienced. The scene was II wOinan's
meeting in Willard Hall. While Miss Caldwell
was speaking lIcsing entered the hall. She said:
1T was here In this Christian city that that
man llcsiuE. who wants TO bc your Mayor. had
the audacity TO say that the extravaganza OF
woman had taken az many men To the prison
cell rs whiskcy. ] think when MIR. Hcsing said
that he must he must have been unbalanced to a
little degree 10y some OF tn" wine himself. I
have been wearing my clothes for two seasons,
and | want to SAY that, when Mr.. Hcsing says
II keeps the men busy buying wOmCn's clothes,
no man had 10 pay for mine. Then he attacks
rs because We would not tell our ages. want
to thank God that the women OF America have
enough sense not to tell their ages. warn
every woman here. from this day on, never to
reveal her wears.
And 50 Mr.. Hesing il here. said Miss Cald.
well. We'll, ! am glad pf 1t. wanted him to
get, my opinion ~ him, and now he has got II, let
Ms hear what u" has To say for himself
Mr., Hczing arose: II want To say Tint I did
not intend to make AN attack ON woman, nor did
ever. that ~ per cent. Of the married men in
Joliet are there because uf the extravaganza
Of their wives. That Vas told 10 me by
- man who had been a clcrS there for twenty
| years, and | guess he ought to know. hav"not
attacked women in saying this. II is simply
facts hat | give YOU. am not responsible for
them, l-ctni,r they are true. You cannot blame
me. II j. with respect speak OF women
Miss Caldwell At this lcapcd from her scat and
shouted " Amen three times.
This Disconnected Mr.. Hrsing for u moment.
and he stood luuking nj the woman from Bps-
ton, while she ghz"d back with u SyCugili stare.
! am n""ncmy to temperance. then declared
MIR. li"siug.
Even 80. shouted Miss Caldwell.
shut up Put her out e. ruHrct tho crowd.
" ou wont shut m" up, shouted Ni>I CHld,
well In return.
This caused p,ndcmoninm to break forth. and
| Miss Castor na-trncd Ia declare that Miss CHld,
well was hu Chicago woman. or she would not
interrupt a speaker.
40, thank God. I am not n Chicago woman, e
shouted Miss Caldwell
Get OUT rOnrcd the crowd.
We'll, | will go. | guess. however. that even
though ! retire, my brains and Intelligence ar,
equal to any Chicago wuman's.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
None hut the Deaf ,.lri Understood.

fFt" 'f M E'fnfHU Ff'pFI,
IL doesn't always pay to express your Utmost
thought even guar!edly In the presence Of deaf mutcs.
\ story was told at the meeting ~ III. Woman sur.
frag" Association yesterday afternoon which showed
conclusivcly the wisdom ~ the above remark.
\ devoted couple who, apparently, had been long
separated. were thrust suddenly into each others
company at u largely attended reception. The lady
who told the story said that she was present In com.
pans with an educated deaf girl. The happy reunited
pair displayed fully the thoughts that were In their
hearts by the '"am upon their countennnccs. sud.
denly the yuuns man drew near Ia the one whom he
aiurrd and said Ia a low tone. inaudiblr to those about
him, u few seemingly aIcctionnto words.
The deaf girl watched the proceeding with intcnsrst
interest. aud suddenly broke into n broad grin. Her
companion inquired what II vas that amused hcI.
She turned about s" taat the couple couli not see her
and replied:
Tina, man said. II all those people were not here
Ia kts. You. II they don't get out uf the way pretty
soon shnll have t. before them, The iirl r'pllr,i;
Then I shall scrrnui
The dpnr ptrl understood tlcir words 10y the motion
Of their lip|.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28

aud found that they were gone. They couldn't
ty. and so they had run away to the woods.
never saw t.cm again. Consequently. ] don't
think cartridges will stay IN captivity willingly.
Now, I've made my arrangements for TAX
ing care Of this years crop n little more 'om-
plete. and I'm going into the business. I've
built n partridge yard Of wire netting. The
ward Is several rods square. and the netting
about fifteen feet high. the yard IL Enclosed
with the netting both on the top and sides. and
will about 900 birds. | expect
to 10 able to hatch out and save. vita the as
sistancc OF my. setting hens and INV warm
room. at least, 400 partridges this season.
There Is no reason why ! should not II | can
get the eggs. md | think ! can do thai. AT any
rate. | shalt raise all | can. After the first
few dave the care OF the Young birds Ii no great
er than that OF chickens. and they have a
strong. healthy growth. At Sl."5 n pair
there will lie more money in them than In any
fowl ! ever undertook to raise. not exec Dtiig
game cocks. .
THE real question In thi, whole matter OF
partridge raising is still to he determined"
said. Ncwcome IN conclusion. and that Is.
whether the birds will mate and breed In my
coops. ! shall save some pairs over from this
years crop. Now II they Will breed in captiv-
ity partridge farming.will be the nearest thing
to n cinch that old Hen Hawk ever had"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
SOME LENTEN CUSTOMS.
An Especially Toeth-ome Dish FOR the D",out
ON Pancake Tuesday"

In many places, especially in the north Of Eng
land. the old custom is followed OF preparing for
Lent at Shroyetide, the Saturday preceding
Ash Wednesday. This day Is called the " feast
OF eggs eggs being eaten At all meal, and
cooked In as many ways rs possible. The sue
ceeding Monday is celebrated by the feasting Of
the people, as II to uphold and nourish them
selves for the coming six weeks OF self-dc-
NAL. On Shrove Tuesday the rising sun is anX-
iously watched for. An old saying Is thai as
the sun shines upon Shrovc Tuesday, so shall IL
shine every day in Lent Upon this day the
people confess their sins In the early part OF the
day, and the remainder OF the time Is spent In
amuscments and feasting, mainly upon batter
cakes. as the eating Of flesh and fowl Is forbid
den. Thus this day has generally ono to be
known rs Pancake Tuesday, and many per,
sons keep up the custom Of serving old.fashionod
"hap-iacks" upon the day before Lent.
To make these Old-fashioncd pancakes sour
milk or cream, II IL can be had. IL used. The
night before they are desired one pint OF sour
cream should be gradually stirred into a pint OF
sifted -four; beat IL well together, cover the
howl, and stand where II will not freeze. When
been used. add "A large tablespoonful OF melted
butter. but II you have been fortunate enough
10 have cream. half the amCrnt OF butter IL sui
iicient; add "A tablespoonful OF salt and one egg,
beat the mixture hard, and last aid n tcaspoonrul
OF soda dissolved In a little water. again beating
the mixture before commencing tn bake this bat
ter In large. round cakes upon a, hot griddlc.
fire, and ,hickly cover with grated maple sugar
before the next cake IL put on top. Keep them
hot and have i've or six cakes In the Pile. In
serving them cut rs you would a pie.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
i~SbIiNi'S NOTEL WOMEN's CLUE.
'h" Orioles Propose TO Help One Another 70
Ie Fascinating.

IN" HooSier State has n new thing In womcn's
clubs, 1t is a mutual benefit society OF a new
variety, The members are young women and
'"' object u the club Is to make them individ-
NH"} fascinating. They call themselves the
ur'p'o'' and II there Is not a general mating In
Hn''itrdom this spring IL won't be their fault.
hig"r,iOwn is the home OF the organization
ana 'be members are said to be young women
rom the best families Of eastern Indiana, Miss
"o''phlnr Davis is the President and origi-
major 81 the club, which now numbers thirteen
n''N'"ra. Thirteen has already proved itself to
Do" iiiriul number. for one OF the members ID
10 "' married soon. Other Orioles give signs OF
m.''s and the prospects for the success Of the
'',' -rpw brighter day 10y day. The club is GER
|'.} al''niatic, The object is declared to be
ri," Promote the happiness OF the members"
'm pfl-Ih'blity OF tho way in which this IA to be
nol' startling. The girls are going 10 help
t,n o, hcr Ia. become as fascinating as possible.
"I' oriulc Is deficient In musical training, the
h.Ir VIII teach her, II she cannot learn 70
I"5 or sung, they will teach her the theory and
n,s.orS or music so that she can talk and liston
nl'llEchtly about it,. Those who can cook, but
hot lance, VIII he taught by those who can dance
Nv, nor cook, and vice versa. Each member will
w. ih.ested, with the accomplishment and learn
'hi OF the club as n whole.
u one OF the Orioles bows matrimonial symp-
'ohis her interests vii. Lc fostcred by her sister
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
A TALE OF FIVE PENNIES.
1DpENTCRE or 4 WESTERN NO
MN IN A R4INSTORI.

n Predirnment In % Cable Gar fottowed by
nm Unexpected Exhibition OF Bcnevoience
by n Beery but sympathetic Old wo-
man who was Out Besgins Late ut Wight.
1t was raining hard last Monday evening. but
the Western woman felt that she must return
Mrs. Gotham's book. SO she put on her rubbcrs
and her wraps, tucked IA nickel and five pennies
into her jacket pocket, unfurled her umbrella.
and made u dash for the cable car. She gave the
nickel to the conductor and then devoted her at
tention TO her strap.
When she got up TO leave the Gothams' cosey
apartment an hour later her host and hostess
insisted ON accompanying her home. but the
Western woman, being u Western woman, car
ricd the day when she said she could 20 quite
well by herself. As u sort VI compromise, Mr..
Gotham took her over to the Lexington avenue
car and put her safely on. The conductor came
in and held out n grimy paw To receive her fare.
The Western woman divcd into her jacket
pocket and fished out three pennies. Another
dive and another penny. Once more. No result,
except the dawning Of an anxious look on the
face OF the Western woman.
81 beg your pardon" she murmurcd, with an
apologize smile. rs she clawcd fcvcrishly at the
lining NJ her pocket.
The conductors glance would have withercd n
prickly pear tree. The Western woman blushcd;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-28
RED IN MILLINER Y.
The Newest Hats Marked by Conspicuou. Coiors
and wosderful Blowers.

IL color con sound the note OF the new mil
linery, red bids fair to reign supreme in this
branch Of fashion. Tho first display OF spring
hats and bonnets is always q tumble OF start.
ling colors and shapes altogether discouraging
TO the women who prefer elegant and not con-
spicuous head gear, but as the season advances
the popinjay Style OF hat disappears and good
taste and moderation have nm inning. Just at
present red straw. red tullc, and red flowers,
In n,ore shades than nature can produce. aro
combined in ono hat. Poppics and gcraniums
have the lead in red blossoms. hut there are
green silk poppics in pretty soft shades, with
black centres. which arc very effective on u
black. hat with green ribbon and black tullc or
killed chiffon. which Is one ~ the special fca-
lures OF millinery.
Tulle, with narrow satin straw sewn on in many