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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
A Canadian Victoria Cross.

The only Victoria Cross ever won
in Canada was won during the Fenian
Raid under the following circumstan-
ces: On the 9th of June, 1866, Priv
ate T O'Hea of the First battalion of
the Rifle brigade, was one of an es-
cort under Sergeant Hill in charge OF
a railway van containing 1000 pounds
of ammunition en- route from Quebec
to Kingston for the use of the militia
on the frontier. On reaching Dan
vile the van was found to be on fire,
and was hastily pushed down the line
away from the station, the inhabi-
tants of the neighboring houses flying
in terror. O'Hea ran down to the van,
burst open the door, tore away the
covering from the ammunition and
extinguished the fire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
A Soldier or Saint.

Garibaldi has been called not SOL
der but a saint. Most great heroes
have outlived their heroism and their
worshipers have outlived their wor-
ship, but Garibaldi has never been
anything but the unselfish patriot who
wanted everything for his country. but
nothing for himself He has been
described, on his return to Italy from
South America, as beautiful as a
statue and riding like a centaur-" He
was quite show said the sculptor
Gibson, everyone stopping to look at
him. Probably said another Eng
hshman, "a human face so like lion
and still retaining the humanity near
est the image of its Maker, was never
seen"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

in the submerged position. motors.
driven by q series OF powerful batteries
in which electricity is stored. are
used Fresh air Is supplied to the crew
from TASKS stored to a pressure of
1000 pounds to the square inch. This
Is let into the boat at a reduced pres.
sure. obtained through a system on
valves Air is used in operating the
diving and steering engines, by which
the vessel is guided in both the hn-- :.
zontal and vertical planes, and also
to discharge the torpedoes from the
tube In the bow
When the Holland moves to an at
tack. after getting the lanse of the
vessel to be destroyed, she is placed
in the "awash' position. This is done
by allowing a sufficient volume OF
water to enter the system tanks in
the bottom of the boat The valves
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
FLAosrAFF.s ICE MINE.
An Ine1haustible Underground supply for
Town in Arizona.

An 1nexhaustfble Underground Supply for
Town in Arizona.
Flagstaff, a comfortable logging
town on the Santa Fe Pacific railway
in Arizona, has been provided by ma
ture with the queerest ice-making
plant known. During the past sum-
mer- large part of the towns ice sup
ply has been secured from caves in
the pine woods, nine miles to the
southwark. The caves are in lava
formation, the geological Gaping of
the entire country. Entering to the
main cavern, through a narrow slit in
the malapai rock, necessitates a YER
teal drop of ten feet to the floor of a
passage that runs farther in, till
blocked by ice barriers. The temper
ature in the caves, even in the height
of summer. is about the freezing
point Many visitors have been pros
trated by the cold after making too
long stay. The ice, which is as hard
as ice can be. fills every nook and
Granny beyond the short black hall
way that leads inward from the en-
trance. When dug away in whatever
quantity, it seems to grow again from
behind in the manner of the creep of
glaciers. The depth or size of the de-
posit is not known. It is even be-
lieved that there is an underground
ice lake of immense dimensions How
the deposit was formed is a puzzle
that has not been solved by the geo.
logical ice miners. The region is al
most destitute of surface or well
water and the mean temperatures are
far above the thermometric figure that
would appear to render such a deposit
possible. But the ice is there and the
product of the unique mine has been
sold daily in Flagstaff
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
CAMERA CATCHES FLEA

- Thousand Times ~ Large - He
Really L. "
The eye of the camera has peen
brought to bear upon the fies. Con-
sidering the difaculty with which the
human optic meets in trying to ac-
complish the same thing this is re-
markable feat Free and untrammeled
the domestic flea has long cavorted
upon green pastures. SO to speak, in
defiance of direct human investigation,
and 1t remained for Fred Cloutman,
= photographer of Boston. to produce
Photographic results. as shown in the
accompanying 5000 times enlarged re-
productions. No. shows the festive
creature n q pose of impending ac-
ton The long hind legs are poised
ready for leap that, were the flea
an elephant, would carry him twice
and half around the earth, allowing
a distance proportfonate to the rela-
tive size. The accompanying two
pairs of assistant legs also shown are
simply aids in the clever give and get
away" tactics of the active little crea-
ture. The small pair of antennae at the
front of the head are reserved for the
attack of prey and it is these that are
responsible for much human woe. No.
2 shows an enlarged photograph OF
the head, legs and antennae and No.
the antennae alone. In the points OF
the antennae the poison of the insect
is concealed. When the flea goes din
ing it is the antennae that are prodded
into the flesh of its victim and through
them the blood is absorbed. the poison
being emitted in the process. 1t is la
mentable for San Franciscans that Mr..
Cloutman's art does not extend fur
ther than to the photographing of the
hendish insects. Did it portend the
discovery of some means for the per-
manent determination of the species
his Photographic triumphs might be
pointed out and preserved with graft
tude by suffering public.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
HUNTING DEVIL.


Russian Superstition Leads to an Act
of Fiendish Atrocitv.
A crime which brings one back to
the middle ages in it's barbaric super
stition has occurred at village called
Lepeshy, about two miles from Ko-
brina- A few days ago fire broke out
In the village, which. rapidly spread
ing along the matched houses, con-
sumed eight or them instantly and de-
stroyed many sheds and barns. A re-
port soon spread that it was the work
of the devil and the villagers set to
work to find his human representa-
lives A man was soon spotted, an
Did resident, in whose house some
mysterious goings-on were alleged to
have taken place, and he was brought
forth, his eyes burned out with a red
hot iron and his body scorched, and,
although a crowd of yokels arrived on
The scene. no one interfered Sudden
iy a more brutal peasant came up and,
seizing chopper, hacked the poor
victims head on. A strict inquiry by
the authorities is now proceeding
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

The city council of Richmond, Va.
is at present very much divided over
contemplated curfew law. The ordi-
nance was introduced at the last ses-
sion Of the council and it caused the
most heated debate. The question of
constitutionality was finally raised,
and after a lengthy argument the or
dfnance was finally referred to the city
attorney to pass upon its legality. The
city attorney was instructed that If
the ordinance was not constitutional
to frame one that was to accomplish
the same ends. The mothers and faith
ers and the children of Richmond are
very much interested in the proposed
law and nearly every one in the city
has lined UP for or against the ordi-
nance.
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On. Black sheep in Every Family.

One Black Sheep in Every Family.
One of the stories that the late Sen
ator Palmer was fondest of telling had
to do with an aged gentlewoman
bearing the same name as himself,
who lived somewhere down on the
eastern shore of Virginia, in the coun-
ty where Senator Palmer's grand
father was born. One of the senator's
Washington friends happened to meet
the old lady down there, and asked her
if she were not a kinswoman of his.
She did not know, but thought per-
haps she might be. The gentleman
was of Virginian descent, was he not,
and in the United States senate? Yes,
she was quite sure he was a kinsman.
Was he in the army?" she asked.
YES" answered the senator's friend.
He was in the army and a gem
eval"
The old lady was positive that he
was a relation.
But" went on the friend, che was
a general in the Union army"
The old lady's face fell, but she rail-
lied
Well" she said, you know there's
a black sheep in every family
Washington Post.
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se1f-Culture Is possible.

Self-culture is possible, not only
because we can enter into and search
ourselves-we have still nobler pow
er, that of acting on, determining, and
forming ourselves. This is a fearful
as well as glorious endowment, for it
is the ground of human responsibility.
We have the power not only OF trac-
Ing our powers, but Of guiding and
impelling them; not only of watching
our passions; but of controlling them;
not only of seeing our faculties grow,
but of applying to them means and in
huences to aid their growth--W. E.
Claiming
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Took Prisoner Jefferson Davis.


General James H. Wilson was born
in Illinois and went to West Point in
1856. He graduated just in time to go
into the war. After serving in minor
capacities he was made a lieutenant
colonel after the battle of Chattanoo-
ga. From May to August, 1864, he
commanded the Third Cavalry divi-
sion in the Army of the Potomac, and
in October of that year was given
command of the Cavalry Division of
the Mississippi, and was made briga-
der general in the regular army after
the battle of Nashville. In March and
April, 1865, he led cavalry expedi-
ton into Alabama and Georgia, cap
turing Selma, Montgomery, Columbus
and Macon, and on May 10, 1865, took
prisoner Jefferson Davis, the president
of the confederate states. He was
made major general of volunteers in
April, 1865. In 1870, after several
years service in the regular army, he
resigned from the service, since which
time he has been prominent as a
railroad manager in this country and
in China.
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Area of CharIestown Yard.

more than 100 acres, and its water
front facilities a mile in extent. With
the new ship channel projected for
Boston harbor, the facilities will be
even better for ships of any draft
coming directly to the yard. Again
another advantage which Boston viii
always retain, Rear Admiral Sampson
believes, Is that it is the center of an
extremely large population, among
which are the best and most intelli-
gent mechanics in the country. Near
ly all the tools and machinery used
at all yards are made in this vicinity,
another advantage by reason of the
workmen's intimacy with them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
The Fearless Coward.

Gen. Henry Kyd Douglas was chief
of staff under Stonewal1 Jackson and
learned the art of war from that great
general. He was called one of the most
fearless and dashing riders in the
whole southern army. Among the stor-
les he tells of his army experience is
that of the bravest man he ever knew
He saw a young fellow start to run,
then halt and go forward marching
into what seemed to be the very jaws
of death. He expected, as matter
of course, that he would be killed and
gave no more thought to him until
after the battle Riding over the field
he recognized the rash youth. He
asked him what had impelled him TO
do such a brave thing. The reply.
after some hesitation, was as follows:
well, colonel, it was just this way:
I am the worst coward on earth, and
/ started to run, and l intended to
keep on running till 1 got home, but
all of sudden the face of little girl
rose before me, and when 1 saw her
eyes 1 knew 1 just had to fight. and
then waded in and did my best" -
Saturday Evening Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

Mr. William McDonough, keeper of
the light at Yellow island, near CO.
max, was in town today, says the Van
couver (B. Co Province and loaded
himself up with all kinds of rifles,
shotguns, ammunition and dynamite
Mr.. McDonough states that these war
like instruments are not to be used
for the purpose of extinguishing the
aborigines of the island, but are
merely for self-defense against the
ducks, gulls, looms and other birds
which haunt the light tower at
night, and keep him awake by the
emission of weird, long-drawn-out
screams, besides contributing largely
to the maintenance cost of the station
by breaking the panes of glass in the
tower
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
photographic Printing.

There seems to be likelihood that
before long movable types for printing
will be done away with altogether.
and their function, hitherto regarded
as indispensable in the art, performed
by ingenious Photographic processes
The books of the near future, it Is
predicted, will be made by photogra-
ply, and it is not improbable that
even newspapers will be issued by
methods in which the camera and dry
plate will take the place of the fon:
OF metal letters and the stereotype
from a paper Saturday Even
ing Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01


Volunteers in the late Spanish war
are not apt to have their pension
claims adjusted for some time to come
1t is stated that the pension bureau
will not be in any hurry to pass upon
their application because pensions
for young men are apt to make them
lazy At least this is the reason
given for the bureaus delay in ad-
justing these cases by an attache of
the bureau. who said;
They are just beginning to come
in. 1 suppose they will come in rap
idly soon, but it is too early for them
yet We are not pushing the Spanish
war claims very fast. Most of the
applicants are young men, and they
do not need the pension very badly
Of course, they will get their pensions
from the day their applications were
filed, but we are in no hurry to grant
them. 1t is a feeling at the pension
bureau that it is not a good thing
for the young men to draw pensions
1t makes them lazy, and it is not good
for them morally"
Regarding the number of applica
lions being made, the attache said:
The bureau has already on file 3d.
900 applications, and they are still
coming in. Over so per cent of the
members of the District of Columbia
regiment have filed applications for
pensions"
How many of these men were
wounded?" was asked.
mot one," he replied, "as far as
know Most of them claim they have
been permanently injured by con-
tracing fever or other diseases in
camp"
About what will be the aggregate
sum paid out annually for these 10000
pensions?''
81 should say that not more than
so per cent of the applications will
be acted on favorably. But about 49,
900 men will get pensions, and they
will average about $3.50 year each,
or, say, $2,25O. 900 for all of them
DO you think that $2,25O, 900 annu-
ally will cover the Spanish war PEN
sions?''
No he said. Experience has
shown that the pension list grows for
a number of years after the close Of
the war. But lots of men who have
applied for pensions are young men
who have nothing whatever the matter
with them. The examinations of our
surgeons plainly show that"
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struction- The weight OF the dis
charged torpedo Is then taken M
through the compromising tanks
To bring the vessel to the surface.
the water is forced out of the tanks
by air, and the position of the diving
rudders is changed
During the last session of congress
an appropriation to construct six
boats of the improved Holland type
was made. These vessels are now un-
der construction and all win be COM
pleted in about year. The new plans
have many improvements over the de-
vices in use in the present vessel. The
new plungers will be sixty-three feet
over all, with diameter (beam) of
IL feet. 9 inches The cost of each
will be about $170, 900.
r uERDIT
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A Chinese Classic.

A Chinese Classic.
Comrades in War Time-)
How say we have no clothes?
One plaid for both will do.
Let but the king, in raising men,
Our spears and pixies renew
Well fight as one, we two.
How say we have no clothes?
One skirt our limbs shall hide.
Let but the king, in raising men,
Halberd and lance provide
Well do it, side by side.
How say we have no clothes?
My kirtle thou shalt wear.
Let but the king, in raising men,
Armor and arms prepare
The tolls of war we'll share.
The Book World.
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tain the man operating the diving
engine turns the wheel until the
horizontal rudders are in position
to carry the craft below the surface.
She is kept on "even keel through
system of trimming tanks" and ais
by use of the rudders. While sub
merged the vessel is kept on the de-
sired course by means Of a compass
which is fitted in the coming tower,
from which place the movements are
controlled by the captain. A system
of telephones and telegraphs to the
several sections is also installed in the
coming tower. In all, five men oper-
ate the vessel, being stationed, respec-
lively, at the engine, at the diving ap-
paratus, at the tanks, at the torpedo
tube and in the coming tower.
When Gin service" the vessels of
the Holland type, carry five of the
smaller type of whitehead torpedoes.
When ready for action, word is passed
from the captain to the men forward
to place the torpedo. The cap over
the forward end of the tube is closed
and the breech> opened. The torpedo
is then placed in the tube, and the
breech is closed. The gauge is then
set, and at the word of command the
missile is sent on its mission of de-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

A German scientist with all kinds of
knobs on his head has discovered that
Fawning is a healthy pastime- 1t Is
wholesome, like oatmeal and brown
bread Yawning, it is said, stretches
the muscles Of the grain, maybe. or
the tendons OF the head. sends the
blood to the jaws and sharpens appe-
lite and intellect. 1t is cheap rem
edy. accessible to young and old, rich
and poor, and if it is as efIicacious as
our Teuton says health is surely with
tn the reach OF every one in this coun-
ky.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01
The Submarine error.

Within the past six months several
additions which have been made to the
fighting strength of Uncle Sans sea
forces have brought 1t up to a high
place among the navies of the world.
Among these are some of the largest
and most powerful vessels in the world
and the submarine torpedo boat Hol-
land, which, according to the naval ex-
perts, is one of the most formidable
weapons yet added to the naval list,
and which is said by them to be the
beginning of the end of the construc-
ton of heavily armored vessels for
coast and harbor defense and the
means of revolutionizing the methods
now employed in blockading harbors
and other close to shore work.
While the Holland is new so far as
her number on the naval list is con-
cerned, she is old enough to have
proved beyond any doubt her ability
to keep out of the way of the
rays of the searchlights and the
heavy gun fire of the large
ships, which in time of war
have made a reputation for
Uncle Sans navy which will -.
be remembered for years to
come by the nations of the -
world Besides being capable ~
of keeping away from these
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

If there were no other proof that
the foreigner has been in China for
many years, it could be shown by the
cemeteries. which are in some in
stances almost as populous as the
quarters assigned to living foreign
residents
The reverence of the Chinese for
the graves of their relatives and an
cestors Is well known, and it is = rea-
sonab1e assumption that they would
respect the sentiment in the foreign
ers that moves them to dedicate in
closed and beautified sections to the
last resting places of those who have
gone over to the great majority
There are at least three different
places in China in which an American
might be reminded of the home coun-
try-tAe legations and consuIates. the
mission quarters and the cemeteries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

To Psrpetuate Wilson's Memory.
It is proposed by the friends OF the
late William l. Wilson and the alumni
Of Washington and Lee university. Of
which he was president, to raise by
subscription a fund of at least 500, 900
son endowment
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dangers the Holland has shown
her ability to crawl up to tho
larger ships, deliver her missile
of destruction and then move
away to a place of safety to
watch the result of her work.
During the maneuvers of the
fleets of Newport recently
many attacks of different sorts
were tried for the purpose of
developing the usefulness of the
several classes of vessels employed.
Night attacks on the forts and run
ming the blockade were the favored
maneuvers. Then came night attack
by the torpedo boat fleet upon the
b1ockading squadron. Most of these
little vessels were picked up by the
powerful rays from the searchlights of
the battleships and quickly put out of
action. One after another these frail
craft fell victims to the guns Of the
larger vessels. With the Holland it
was a different story. With less than
half the speed and equipment of the
surface torpedo boats, this submarine
wonder moved from her position in
the inner harbor and, while running
on the surface, passed near enough to
three of the hostile fleet to have ended
their careers, and returned to her sta
ton without having been seen.
The methods employed in operating
the Holland are entirely different from
those used in any other fighting vessel.
She lies SO low in the water while run
ming on the surface that little is ex-
posed to the searchlights, and when
the vessel is completely submerged
there is not even a ripple on the sur
face to indicate her whereabouts. She
is less than half the length and dis
placement of the surface torpedo boats
and, while her equipment is less, she
Is better able to send her torpedoes
to their destination without fear of be-
ing destroyed, as there is no way for
the attacked vessel to locate her.
While on the surface the motive
power used to operate the Holland is
generated by gas engine. and when
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

ings of twenty-eight days each At
thirty-four he enters the territorial
army, where he remains six years, be-
ing called out once for a period of
thirteen days. The last six years are
spent with the territorial reserve, a
force specially intended for the de-
Tense of the country itself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-01

Soon after the rescue of General
Baden-Powell from Mafeking he re-
.ceived at least a dozen offers of mar
riage from single or widowed wom-
en- in England, who were DESTROYS of
partners Two or three of them rea-
LIKED that they would not be the only
women who made offers and tele-
graphed him in order to get their Of
fers in first.
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St Petersburg has lost an infiuen-
dal journalist In the death Of Camille
Caves He served in the war of 1865
as <an officer in the Italian army. Re-
turning to his city he entered news
paper work, and from 1875 was edi-
tor Of the Novoe Vremya, his speciality
being foreign politics.
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Lady colebrooI. Carpenter.

Lady Colebrooke is a clever car
penter. Besides perfect pillar box
which stood in the hall at Arlington
she has made many beautiful pieces of
furniture. She has large class of
women and girls each week from the
district surrounding Arlington to
whom she teaches needlework and car
pentering.