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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Much interest has been aroused among
numismatists by news from Rhodesia re-
specting the discovery of ancient Vene-
tan coins in proximity to one of the
Mashonaland rivers. The coins in ques-
ton have in the meantime been sent down
to Natal and submitted to expert scruti-
ny at Pietermaritzburg. with the result
that casts of the originals are to be sent
to London. The coins have been declared
to be medals struck at Venice between
1870 and 1877 A. D. On one side is a figure
OF st. Mark, with the inscription: This
dukedom be thine, Q Christ, and the giver
be Thine" while on the reverse are three
figures, two in a kneeling. position. the
other upright, with halo, on which the
inscription is: THE Doge Alloys Moceni-
go, first magistrate of Venice
An original form of advertisement
comes from Russia, where shopkeeper
posted up the following announcement:
1.-The reason why l have hitherto been
able to sell my goods so much cheaper
than anybody else is that L am bachelor
and do not need to make profit for the
maintenance of wife and children. 1t
is now my duty to inform the public that
this advantage will shortly be withdrawn
from them, as 1 am about to be married.
They will, therefore, do well to make
The result was that there was such a
run on the shop that in the course of a
few days this shopkeeper had made
enough money to pay the expenses of his
wedding on very lavish scale.
At Kroonstad in the Orange Free State
it is the custom to send native handbell
ringer around the village to announce
what entertainments are to take place.
The Kaffir boys are not especially pro-
ficient in English and usually their re-
marks are confined to a repetition Of the
one word Good Recently a famous
English concert hall singer was billed to
appear there and the natice met her on
the street and did not recognize her from
her portraits. He wildly endeavored to
make her attend her own performance.
He was asked: docs she sing?" Does
she dancer" 'Is she married." and so on,
to al lof which he grinned sweetly and an
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
Charity Bazaar Features.

There was an increased attendance at
the Charity Bazaar in the Pavilion last
night. The little folks had been there in
force in the afternoon, and the excellent
musical programme furnished by Noah
Brandt's orchestra and Miss Pearl Noble
called out the elders last night. Miss
Nina de st. Hubert again led the orches-
ira in the rendition of her new march,
Greater America" which was repeatedly
encored. An entirely unique feature was
the exhibition of rapid sketching by
Charles Beale, the first number in the
sketching contest between five pictorial
artists of this city. Tomorrow afternoon
Santa Claus will lmake his appearance.
He will be a typical California Santa
Claus and will add some new features to
the time-honored superstition. In the
evening the formal opening of the bazaar
will occur, when all the -~hibits will be in
place. A fine musical programme will be
presented by Brandt's orchestra, assisted
by Mrs. Noah Brandt. who makes her
first appearance as a pianiste.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
THE POPE'S VALET.

Cavalier Pho Contra, the private Serv-
ant of Pope Leo XIII, halls from Car
pineto, the birthplace of his master. He
is more even than a faithful and priv
ileged servant; he is a constant COM
panion. This intimate connection with
his Holiness dates back even before the
ascension of Leo AII to the Papal
throne. Pho invariably sleeps in small
chamber next the bedroom of the Pope,
and there is between the two SO thin
a partition that he can even hear the
Pontiffs breathing. AT all times he is
able to keep surveillance by the aid of
little glass window which is at the
head of his bed. With the telephone he
is put in constant communication with
the Pope's doctor, Professor Lapponi,
who lives out of the Vatican. Besides
this eminent physician there are two
assistant doctors, who live in the palace
and have the care of the health of the
500 souls who comprise the population
of the Vatican. In the days of Plus TX
there were many more who made their
abode there.
Even now that the Pontiff is so old
and far from being robust he insists
on rising early. About o'clock Cava-
lier Pho Contra knocks at his door, en-
tiers, opens the shutters, and retires i'm
mediately, as his Holiness has never
liked assistance in his ordinary dress
ing, but lately he has had to give way
somewhat, and his valet returns to
buckle his shoes and tie the white sash
he wears with his white robes.
At night very little military watch is
maintained There is only a Swiss
guard at the door of the Papal apart
ments; the gendarmes in the courtyard
of San Damaso at the foot of the stair
case leading to Leo Kills quarters; a
detachment of firemen and Swiss
guard at the famous bronze door. The
watch is perhaps more strictly main
tanned outside by the Italian police all
along the Vatican walls.
By an arrangement between the po-
lice and the Papal authorities a window
next the Papal apartments is kept open
during the day and closed at night, but
with a lighted lamp behind it. The
shutting of the window in the day or
the putting out of the light at night
means that something unusual has
happened, and that help is needed. In
case Of the illness of the Pope this
singular sign would mean that he is
dead. An Italian sentinel is continu
ally watching the window. However,
this did not prevent the mistake of
General Della Rocca, Under Secretary
of State at the Home Office in the
Crispi Cabinet in 1878, who announced
in the House the death of Plus TX five
hour before it took place.
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A Chanucah Festival.

This evening the Congregation Beth
Menachim Streisand will hold Chanu-
cab festival at 1896 i ma street Great
preparations have been made by Cantor
II. Samuels and choir for the event. Con-
gressman-elect Julius Kahn will lecture
on ancient and modern history. Lucius
l.. Solomon will also deliver an address.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
ALI the PLACES Promised

Charles F. Curry, Secretary of State
elect, has received $500 applications for
the positions at his disposal as Secretary
and member of the Board of Capitol Com
missioners and State Board of Examiners.
His staff of assistants has been selected,
and therefore he cannot respond favor
ably to further requests for official favor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
Divorce Suits Filed.

James E. Miller has applied for a d.
vorce from Theresa Miller. alleging de-
sertion and infidelity as causes of action.
Clara Moody filed suit yesterday for a
divorce from L. A. Moody. The plaintiff
alleges failure to provide as a cause Of
complaint.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04

swered "Good" At last he trotted, away
ringing his bell y, yigoFou1syy ,, With the al
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04

THE TOP is GOOD ENOUGH THEN.
Able Furst-There's no use talking. it's
always best to begin at the bottom of the
ladder.
Charley Tibbles-Yes, that's all right.
unless you happen to be escaping from a
fre.-Cincinnatti Enquirer
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04
THE MATTER-oF-FAcT GIRL.

In the County of Wicklow lies the MIC
turesque Vale of Avoca, famous in song.
Here is the confluence of two rivers. the
Avonmore and Avonberg, which bears
the name of 1.-The Meeting of Inc
to meet at this spot a girl bearing a
pitcher of water, of whom they inquired
the name of the river. 1.-The Meeting .
was the prompt reply. "Ohl we know
that quoth the tourists. But what
river is ,it?-what name do you call it
by?" 'Och!' said the girl, 81 never call
it at all; it always comes of ITSELF
From the Spectator.
Advances made furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. J. Noonan. 1017-1023 Mission.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-12-04

the tenth part of the libra worth Is. 1t
is almost certain that Congress will pass
a law. making the gold libra the unit OF
Peru. '-London' Times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20

as they sail down ''life's river" They
have the well wishes of a large circle
of friends
1t is always gratifying to receive
testimonials for Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. and
when the endorsement is from ply
sician it is especially So 'sThere is
10 more satisfactory and effective
remedy than Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoa Remedy
writes DIR. r. E. Roby, ply sician and
pharmacist, of Olney. Mo-: and as he
has used the Remedy in his own fami-
ly and sold it in his drug store for six
years, he should certainly know For
sale by Jones & Gibson
Last Tuesday afternoon we were
favored with visit from Mrs Best
formerly principal of our schools
From her we learned that Miss Ger
trude is at Colorado Springs for her
health; Mr.. Best and Edna are visit
ing relatives in Labette county: Oil
yer is head clerk at the American
house in this city. About September
1st they will go to their home at Bald
win, where Mrs. Best is principal of
the schools Miss Gertrude and Oil
yer will attend Baker university.
A minister of the town came into
this office one day this week and got
a drink of water. He murmnred
much at the quality of the water and
censured the Office for using such
stuff, saying he didn't believe the edi-
torial staff was sound on temperance
After he had gone out it was discov-
cred he had oeen drinking of the
water in which we had washed our
type. and it was mixture of water,
concentrated I've and printers ink.
We always drink from the hydrant
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
Geo. |. Verbeck

but he had drank from pail under
the Stockton News.
F. r. French. the editor of the La
kin Investigator, laughs at the story
of the Rocks County Farmer to the
effect that there is a great deal of
Russian thistle seed mixed in with
the alfalfa seed that has been shipped
into the state, and says that there is
no danger of it's ever securing foot
hold in the state in this manner
.sNeither Russian thistle nor any
other kind of thistle can grow in an
alfalfa field" says French. San al
falfa field is a solid bed of luxurant
green, and nothing but purple bloom
can be seen on its beautiful face. 1t
will crowd out every kind of weed af-
ter being started and cut for the first
time.-
This is wicked story, says Walt
Mason in the Beatrice Express, but it
is unfortunately true, and our only
purpose IN reciting it is TO show the
young how an evil habit fastens itself
upon a man and often defeats his
strongest effort to break loose from it
If we can make one youth nobler and
better by this narrative, we'll see
that our mission on earth has been ac-
complIshed and will be ready to be
packed in ice in a box Last Sunday
when the heat was SO terrific. and the
flies worse, a baldheaded Beatrice
man was trying to read a paper, while
his wife read a tract. Ever and anon
he swept his head furiously, and cried:
D-n the fiies,- When he SAID this a
few times, his wife went to him, and
put her arms about his neck, and
asked him, with tears III her eyes to
say that bad word no more. She
spoke earnestly, showing how bad the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20

example was for the children. how
useless such profanity was and how
little harm it done the flies. He was
moved by her pleading. He promised
to try to refrain from the use of tough
words. His wife kissed him fondIy
and said: .'When you are angry say
bother the fiies.' He took his paper
again, and the flies began to roost on
his read. Then he swept them away.
and roared: 20. bother the id fiies.''
The other day at Concordia we ran
across Hill z. Wilson and Bill Hig-
gins, the latter for the first time in d
dozen years. They are engineering
of book devoted to biographical
sketches Of prominent kansans. so
broadly and literally planned that
any citizen can become prominent in
its pages by the payment of lbsurdly
small price of S25. The scheme seems
to be taking frst-rate. Higgings is
organizing lodges of a new fraternai
insurance society. and says he is max
ing t go all right, which is probable
true enough, as the average Kansan
is ready to ..jine- everything of that
kind that comes along Bill has not
changed perceptibly since the days
when. as Secretary of State, he dis
pensed the hospitalities of Topeka
with liberal hand and was supposed
to be pretty near the whole thing in
politics-Gaylord Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
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Bears the lh0 hlllu iOu hdf6 AlMdYS bOugnl
Signature sf &xH<ezSw

Mr.. Cook moved from the Ferris
property to the Burnham house lately
vacated by Prof. Dawson.
Prof. Shearer and family are ex-
pected from Wilson next week They
will occupy the Gibbs house
Undertaken Mulvey and Editor
Morse of Ellis were in the city last
Saturday on implement business
George Lahman arrived Monday
evening from Indiana where he has
been visiting friends for some time.
To Trade.-A New Singer Sewing
Machine latest improved) for good
driving horse or COW. L. W. Bundy.
Frank Ellsworth of Chicago, at one
time prominent business man of
this city, visited old scenery this
week.
DIR. Jones sold two thoroughbred pigs
recently. John Briggs, jr.. got a
Berkshire and Emery Cass a Poland
China.
We are pleased to note that A. ".
Hixson, who has been quite sick for
some time, is able to be up and
around.
Last Saturday afternoon freight
train No. IL set out prairie fire
about three miles east of town doing
considerable damage. DIR. Jones lost
two wheat stacks: ID. J. Alsop lost
two stacks and about 200 acres or
pasture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
TWENTIETH YEAR.
GET READY FOR SCHOOL

And don't waste any money in getting ready Call at the
and will convince that money
in other words give you goods for certain
number of dollars than you get elsewhere
We have fine line Children's School Shoes. You
will also want Tablets, Pencils Caps, Clothing Under
wear, Hose Dinner Buckets, Mittens, Overshoes.
Now laugh! But it will be colder than of these
days, and you might well be prepared for it.
We have a complete line of Dry Goods, Notions,
Shoes Hats and Caps, Tinware and Hardware Notions,
Hosiery, Furnishing Goods, Window Shades Toys and
Dolls, Whips Harness Notions Laces Ribbons and
Handkerchiefs Glassware, Clothing, Overas and Work
shirts Fancy Percale Shirts Gum Coats and Scker Shirt
waists and Wrappers Fly Nets and Skeeer Netting Hand
bags and Umbrellas, summer Corset Hammock,
Watch, Clock Jewelry Macintosh Alpaca coat
thing else in ne
Remember! We give tickets the above well
everything else>
MOORE'S CHSff STORE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
TO CONSERVATIVES.

AS an honest. remedy, t'oley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages. but truthfully
claims TO give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect a cure. Jones 4 Gib-l
son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20

A. S. Bailey of Riverside was in the
city the first of the week Mr. Bailey
expects to visit Galveston, Texas,
next month.
Last Tuesday the section men were
burning fire guards. The fire got
away and burned two stacks of wheat
for Mr. HOrak.
Last Sunday evening change in
the time table went into effect: No. ?
is due here at 9:41 p m.; No ] at 2:lO
a. m; No. II freight at 1:15 p. m.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
Insure
VOur
Insure
your
Preserves and Jelly
BY sealing each
Jar or Glass
with
PURE PARAFFINE
Absolutely
Safe and Reliable.
C. G. BESTOR.

A combination of boys and matches
Is said to be responsible for another
prairie fire which started near H. L.
Olson's farm 16 miles southeast of
town last Tuesday. The losses IN
clude Il large stacks of wheat for Mr.
Olson and 30 acres of wheat for the
Swedish minister who lives at Salina.
w. B. Cypher also loses his cattle
range which compels Mr.. Allen to
seek other range. The fire was finally
stopped near John Gustason's.
Married, at the residence of the
brides parents by Rev. G. NJ. c.
Thompson, on Wednesday, August Il,
1855. Mr.. Edward Badgley and Miss
Edna Greer. all of Trego county, Kan
sas- Mr.. Badgley is one of Trego's
best farmers and a christian gentle
man. Miss Greer is an accomplished
young lady and a deyout christian
We bespeak happy future for them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20

FRESH pork at BAKERS.
Picked pork at Bakers.
Normal closed yesterday.
Smoked hams at Bakers.
Subscribe tor the WORLD.
Houses to rent are scarce.
Good fresh beef at Bakers.
James Kelly is on the sick list.
Broom corn buyer in town this week.
NJ. r. Grapes of Weedman, ILL.,, is
in city.
Merchant Bower was in the city on
Monday.
W. S. Gorrell is drilling a we'll for
c. J. Ferris.
George /. Verbeck is in Kansas City
buying goods.
Remember W. H. Hiber's big sale
this afternoon.
Big rain reported on the Smoky
Wednesday night
o. A. Cortright is agent for the
SupcIlOi NilSC III
Wm Riggs of Banner was in the
city on Wednesday.
Clarence Gleason is head clerk in
Z. r. Moore's store.
Attorney Keagy of Hays was in
town Sunday evening.
Mrs. Frank Woodward and family
have moved to Collyer.
Judge Monroe was in town on Sat
urday on land business.
Pop and Democratic central COM
mittees meet this afternoon.
For Sale-Bain and Weber farm
wagons. w. S. Mead. agent.
The American house has man
cook and they say he's first class.
Three inches of water fell at a. j.
9McCollum's place on Monday night
Superintendent Stout of Graham
county visited the Normal on Mon
day.
Sam Horton and Chris Baugher of
the east side were in the city on Sat
urday-
Prof. Dawson and Mr. Mowerv
transacted land office business on
Monday.
For SALE-One of the best 800 acre
farms in Trego county For terms ap-
ply to George Baker, Wa-Keeney,
Kan. Can give possession at any time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
TICKETS GO.

The house that saves you money ought to
get YOUR business.
RELIABLE GOODS At RELIABLE PRICES.
Low prices trade makers. Straight
goods and square dealings, trade keepers.
Wehave competition when it comes to
QUALITY.
We have many living ads A host Of
pleased customers.
The more you compare our prices with
others the better we like it.
Of two classes Of merchandise we always
sell the best.
We tell the truth about our goods and
then quit.
Geo. |. Verbeck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
MOORES CHSf STORE.

U. p. Claim Agent jenkins was in
town the first of the week adjusting
fire losses.
Republican county central commit
tee meets to-day at the county treas
urer's office.
Hon. Tom Tarpy accompanied by
the Duke of Ogallah were in the city
last Saturday.
Metz, the fotografer is here to stay
and will take you good picture at
reasonable rates.
For Sale.-Span of horses, wagon,
harness, COW and calf and some hogs.
Enquire at this office.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Moore were in
Kansas City this week laying in their
fall stock of dry goods.
NJ. w. Cliff was county treasurer
this week. When it comes to clerical
work NJ. w. is No. /.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1898-08-20
ToEIA.
Bears the - The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sf &N2Nzzgg

L. G.. johnson is receiving a visit
from his father, mother and sister
whose home is at Medora, Ill. They
remain several weeks.
See the girls in another column car
rying large baskets of grapes to a
winery in Portugal for making wine.
1t is worth reading about. Speer of
New Jersey makes wine from the same
grape. His wines are unsurpassed by
any in the world.
f. H. and Monroe Stimits of the
Downer were in the city on Wednes-
day. f. II. lately graduated from the
Salina business college, and he in
formed us that he will soon go to Os-
wego where he has position as book
keeper in a hardware store
The Walsh boys down on the Saline
are being visited by young doctor
from Chicago who is a friend and ac-
qaintance of John Walsh and Mrs
James Walsh. He is rusticating down
on the ranch and is having great
time.-Hill City Reveille.
Mrs. Hartford of Oregon delivered
temperance lecture at the NJ E.
church in this city on Wednesday
evening of last week. After the lee
with twenty-one members. The aud
ience was small, the majority went to
the show.
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Signature ss &2lzzg

or 3[Z/ /LLIC<LIW
The superiority OF Chase & San
born's Teas and Coffees secured the
Worlds Fair contracts.
C. G. BESToR. Agent
Mr.. and Mrs. t. B. Hayes are en-
joying a visit from Mrs. Hayes father,
Mr. Bennett of GAINESVILLE, Wis. Mr..
Bennett is prominent railroad Off
cial.
Rev. J. S. Hendricks will depart for
Ogallah, Saturday morning, where he
goes to assist in a camp meeting.
George Fultz will accompany him.
Hill City Reveille.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-31
Womdn'S Club Notes.

The recital to have been given by
the music study club in Mrs. Bakers
studio on Thurday evening last. was in
definitely pos stponed, owing to the
death of Mrs. Gillespie's father.
Mrs. Msggi will lecture on Italian
ond, at three O'Clock at the residence
of Judge Townsend.
The name of the Current Topics
club has been changed to the Womap's
club of Ell PasO, and the membership
of the club largely increased. The
meetings will hereafter be
held at the court house,
in the county commissioners
room. The fret meeting of the new
year will be held January fourth.
Current topics will be discussed under
the leadership OF Mrs. Allen, Mrs.
Merchant, Mrs. Rawlings, and Mrs.
VOss.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-31
President Gompers Says the
American Laboring
Man Has
NO FEAR OF SAVAGES
But He Does Fear That Taxes
And the Cost Of Living
Will Be Increased
To Him.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-President
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor feels sggrieved over the way
his name has been handled by various
papers throughout the country that
take exception to his anti-expansion
beliefs.
eff l had time and owned q big
newspaper 1 might answer these fel-
lows" he said this morning, "but
one is foolish to enter con-
troversy unless he has both OF
the requisites I mention. One
New York paper today sets out to
preach to the entire labor element of
the country, and brands US as towards
because we object to taking 10 Chinese
and Malays as American citizens.
"Let me tell that paper and others
af the same kind that American labor
savages of the Philippines, nor the
competition OF the uneducated and
poorly fed classes in Cuba
and Porto Rico. What the
American workingman does fear is
that taxes will be increased, the stand
ing army increased, and the cost of
living increased, without propOr-
tionate increase in the value of his
toll.
After thousands and Thousand of
our poor boys rot under the equatorial
suns of these new possessions, after the
taxes eat up the wages OF the working
man, will he be better than the serfs of
EurODe?''