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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

The poor boy was forced to accept a
clerkship in government office.
None the less he still went about in
society. As he did not try to borrow
money from anybody, as he talked
well and looked well the best hostesses
asked him to their houses. One even
ing he attended a ball given by rich
Argentinian, Don Estevan Zuloaga.
The affair was dazzling. All the South
Americans in Paris were there, includ-
ing many ravishing beauties Pierre
admired Spanish beauties with the en-
thusiasm of the old romancers- Those
eyes where voluptuousness distilled
their mage, those delicious curves of
the figure, those little feet light and
trembling, those magnificent mouths
created for kissing aroused in Pierre
an ecstatic drunkenness. Don Esta-
van had sought to bring together the
richest human flowers of the Plata,
Peru, Chile. and Mexico. The scene
nearly turned the head of Pierre
when he entered.
But the grace and beauty of all the
other women was dimmed in his eyes
when he perceived a young Gillian on
the arm of young and handsome
Spaniard. With skin as clear as a
blondes put of a wonderful smooth
ness, with eyes that absorbed the light
and emitted 1t again in dazzling cleo
trio rays; with a divine mouth as in
nocent as voluptuous; with graceful
rhythmic walk, and the sweep of her
undulating curves she seemed to pos
sess the uuintessence of the charms
and seductions of twenty exquisite
women
Pierre was overcome with the des-
pair that follows too violent admira-
ton. The love of such creatHrs
seemed to him something unattainable
= thing to which q man could aspire
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

moter obtaining control of a majority
OF the shares sold the company to a
dummy company, which in turn sold
it to another at the 9.100,000 price.
One of the minority stockholders
thereupon sued the promoter for e 49,
$50, the profit on the plaintiffs shares
made by the promoter, and Sir Francis
Jeune has decided that he must dis
gorge. This is a new decision on com
pany promoting cases, and is likely to
lead to similar actions. The ruling
being based on the common law, it
may be made basis for rulings by
American courts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22
Our of Fax,or.

1t was observed at the New York
horse show that the woman's high rid
ing hat seems to have said good-by.
A simple black derby was the correct
thing. OF all the woman riders not
one wore silk hat. All wore their
hair braided low and tricked out, per-
haps, with black hair ribbon. Gaunt-
lets were the mode, not gloves. Skirts
were full and short, just falling below
the stirrup The trailing habit il
dead forever
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22
cold and .s.foer Guns.

The gaekwar of Baroda, an Indian
prince, has a battery of artillery con-
sistfng OF gold and silver guns. There
are four guns, two of gold and two Of
silver. The gold guns were made In
1874 by an artisan of Lakha, who
worked on them for five years. They
weigh 400 pounds each and, except for
the steel lining, are of solid gold
They are mounted on gun carriages
of carved wood overlaid with silver.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

mentioned in the newspapers. In real
ity he deserved as much praise as If
he had risked and lost his life in lead
ing a forlorn hope on the battle field
He had given all he had to give in the
interest of an unselfish cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

DEVICE FOR SEvERING FRUIT.
for drawing in the boughs of trees or
for holding receptacle. The clipper
could also probably be turned to adj
vantage by florists in gathering their
flowers for market. BY adjusting the
position of the two rings the leverage
of the clipper can be increased at VIII
for severing large and small stsmmed
fruits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

Dec. IL was the one hundredth ami
versary of the establishment Of the
seat of government in Washington
The events celebrated in the CAPT.
tai this week as a mark of the centen-
NAL constitute one of the most inter
esting chapters of American history.
These events began decade preced-
ing the year of 1900 when congress,
acting under the authority granted by
the constitution, began to look for
suitable spot upon which to locate the
seat of federal government The con-
stitution gave congress exclusive con-
troll over a district ten miles square,
the land to be given to the nation by
the states adjoining the site selected
There was a bitter and prolonged
squabb1e over the selection of a site,
which was especially noticeable in the
first congress- Desirable locations on
the Delaware, Susquehanna and Poto-
mac had enthusiastic advocates among
the senators and representatives. Once
both houses actually voted to locate
the capital at Germantown, Pa, but
reconsidered.
Potomac REGION Called IN
healthy.
New England members denounced
the Potomac region as AN unhealthy
swamp. Their prejudices were echoed
by senators and representatives from
Pennsylvania, New York and New Jer-
sey, but the south was a unit for the
Potomac, and by clever strategy final
ly won out. The Potomac site was
selected in 1890 by a majority of three
votes in the house and two in the
senate. Pennsylvania was humored
by grant of the temporary capital for
10 years. President Washington was al
lowed to choose any spot within about
100 miles above the junction of the
Potomac and its eastern branch. He
set out to fulfill this duty in March,
1871, and on the 2Sth of that month
reached Germantown. The next day,
accompanied by two commissioners,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1900-12-22

not hattering to the intelligence OF
American readers.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
SPLENDID MEETING IN
 INTEREST OF MORGAN
6nsley Democrats Turn Out En Masse-A Strong Club Orgsnized-Severai
 Eloquent Speeches Made.

The largest and most enthusiastic crowd ever assembled in Ensley gathered last night at the public school building to hear speeches an the interest of the return of Senator Morgan to his seat in congress and to organize a club in the interest of his campaign. The meeting was opened by Chairman Daniel Greene of the Jefferson county Morgan campaign committee, who made brief address, after which a club yas organized with the following officers:
 Presdent-J. NJ Perkins.
 First -President-N. B. Gay.
 Second Vice-Pr -President-Dr w. L. Rcsa- mond.
 Third Vice e-President-Major R. J. Powell
 Secretary-P. R. Bray.
 A large number of names were enrolled and great enthusiasm was manifested.
 Captain Frank s. White, chairman of the Morgan state campaign committee, was in- troduced and made a splendid speech.
 Several candidates for county offices also spoke and two of them declared for Mor- gan. F.i,.l.tl
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
OFFICERS KIRKLEY AND ADAMS
 SHOT BY SUSPECTED CRACRSMEN
Continued From First Page)

 to walk out into the yard. Just as he step- ped out of the door he saw two men, one on either side of the enhance. In an E. stant he received a violent blow on the back of the head. A number of shots were fired, one of them taking effect in the watchman's foot. The man was dragged in an insencible condition to a closet in the office and thrown there for dead. The safe was then blown open with nitro-glycerine and from s25O to 300 stolen. A diamond ring. worth probably $75, was left unnoticed in the safe. The pistol shots alarmed the ne- gro fireman on the premeses, some distance from the office. He crept steaIthily along the ground to the office and when he got there saw two men pacing up and down out side doing guard duty. Then he crept away undiscovered, in order to give an alarm.
 It was some time before he succeeded in reaching anyone. In the course of about an hour and half Jim Bennett, a saloon keeper, who had been attracted by the shooting, stopped by the office to see what was the matter The office door was lock- ed, but through the window he saw Clay ton moping around in a semi-conscous condition. Throwing open the window, Bennett entered and went to the watch mans rescue
 Clayton had recovered sufficiently ito tell the story. After he was struck he knew nothing until he aroused from his stupor He found himself in the closet covered with papers and rubbish and the closet door locked on the outside. He had just burst the door open and got out when Bennett entered The burglars had taken Clayton's s pistol from his pocket. The police found a pair of blacksmith's tongues, which had been left by the thieves. From their sooty condition these tongues must have been recently in service.
 Dr. Copeland was called to examine the watchman's wounds The blow on the head made a gash, but the pistol ball in the foot was more serious matter. The doctor removed Clayton to his sanitarium for the purpose of extrtcating the ball and dressing the wounds
 It is supposed that at least four burglars were in the gang
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
BROUGHT TO A CLOSE
Convention of Christian Missionary All
 unnce-Dr. Simpson Spoke

The Christian and Missionary Alliance convention which had been in session at the Cumberland Presbyterian church since Sunday closed last night, but there will be supplemental meetings today. The Alliance, like the Y. NJ. C. A., is composed of members who belong to the various evangelical churches Its aim is to quicken spiritual life and to arouse in- ferest in foreign and home missions.
 The Rev. Dr. A. B. Simpson, pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle in New York and -sresf- dent of the Christian and Missionary Ali ance, arrived ia <f5ifmfngh yesterday gpQSpbffg and addressed the afternoon and night meeting. He is an able learned and attractive speaker, and early rivets the att tention of his hearers.
 At the afternoon sessionn Dr. Simpson delivered discourse of great power on the baptism of the Holy Ghost. and the Rev. S. c. Todd, superintendent of the Alliance work in the south, made an eloquent ad- dress on the "Bridehood of Christ" in which he exhorted to a deeper spiritual life.
 At night Dr. Simpson made a stirring missionary address. He gave an account of the foreign field and spoke eloquently of the nerolc Work or the mlsSloharles. ne told of the wonderful progress that had been made in mission work in India and China within the past twenty years, but pointed out the crying need for increased activity in the evangelization of foreign lands.
 At the conclusion of pr. Simpsons ad- dress MT. Todd made a short talk
 Contribution slips were circulated through the audience and iahe sum of s935 was raised Dr. Simpson expressed himself as much eratihed at the liberal response to his ap- peal. He said $Ss5 would support one mis- sionary and one native female evangelist.
 Many names were handed to Dr. Pike, In charge of the Birmingham mission, for en- rollment in the Alliance. This morning Mrs c. H. Reeves will make an address.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
THE TRIAL ENDED
Sensational Testimony in Hay-Sloan
 Case-Woman Grows Angry

Camden, N. J., March 27.-The trial for conspiracy of William H. Hay and How ard K. Sloan, Philadelphia newspaper men, which has been in progress here since last Friday, was brought to close today with the most sensational testimony presented since the case was called. Three witnesses swore that Eli Shaw of this city, who was twice tried and acquitted of the murder of his mother and grandmother, has practi- calIy admitted his guilt, and one of the witnesses, a woman, attempted to strike the counsel for the prosecution for alleged aspersions regarding her character. The case is now in the hands of the jury, which has been locked up for the might It is said that should the verdict be conviction the defense will demand @ new trial on the ground that one of the jurors served a five-yeaf sentence for manslaughter.
 The trial was the result of publications in a Philadelphia newspaper last Septem- lber of an alleged confession by Eli Shaw that he had killed his mother and grand mother of which charge he had been ac- quilted some time previously.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
CULTON HAS MADE
 A FULL CONFESSION

Louisville Ky. March 2S.-The Courier Journal prints the following from their cor respondent at Frankfort:
 After being held over to the grand jury without bond, w. H. Culton, one of the prisoners accused of compllcity in the mur- der of Governor Goebel, this afternoon went to the rooms of Colonel Campbell, at the Capitol hotel, and to Commonwealth Attor- ney Franklin, Colonel Campbell and others and made confession which corroborated the testimony of Wharton Golden in every particular, and 1t can be stated that several arrests will be made as soon as possible. Berry Howard, Dick Combs and another man who lives in Eastern Kentucky, and who is the one that fired the fatal shot, will be arrested The name of the man who fired the shot is known. but 1t is being kept a secret lest he should escape arrest.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
THEY WANT BRYAN
The Leader May be Requested to
 tend Convention Y

Kansas City, Mo-, March 2Z-W. J. Bfy- an may be requested by the Nebraska democrats to attend the national conven- -tion in July. delegation from Nebraska that has just selected elaborate quarters at a thotel for Nebraska democrats discussed the appropriateness of his coming. af
 As the result of an informal talk, the concensus of the deIegation's opinion was that MT. Bryan ought to be notified as soon as he is nominated and take a train for Kansas City immediately, making an ad- dress before the coIvention that would iIl- augurate the campaign. 7
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
VALUABLE VIOLIN
Stolen from Catholic Church Recovered
 by the Police

William Rosenstihl owns violin which he prizes highly. He had left 1t in the choir gallery of St. Paurs church, but on going to look for it day or two ago he failed to find it.
 The violin had been stolen. But on yes- terday Special Officers Disheroon and Bod eker located the instrument and recovered it. They arrested the thief, a negro boy, who proved to be Walter Johnson MT. Rosenstihl was greatly rejoieed at the thought of having his violin returned to elim. ss
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
AMERICA IS NO
 LONGER A HERMIT
England Likes the Policy To-
 wards Improving China.
SECRETARY HAY PRAISED
The Times Says United States Should be Congratulated on This Achieve ment of Considerable Inter
 est to the World

London, March 2S.-The Daily Mail, in an editorial dealing with the ca5ed extracts of the correspondence between the United States government and European powers upon the question of the "open-door" poli- cy in China, says:
 America has forever renounced the pol icy of the hermit. She pledges herself to take a leading part in the greatest task Of the coming century-the reform of the Chi rese empire.
 'The attitude of the United States has a criptic, but yet weighty warning for the merchants of Europe, who have hitherto thought it desirable to bolster their trade by many of the restrictions of competition America, in her foreign trade, disregards competition, and some day she will learn the same lesson for lher home trade It is triumph for President Mckinley"
 The Daily Chronicle says:
 From England 1t was only to be expect ed that the answer would be favorable, but that Russia should have replied that she Is happy to comply with the wishes of the United States bears eloquent testimony to the position which the latter power has as- sumed in the councils of the world"
 With American aid, the Daily Chronicle thinks England can regenerate China. The editorial goes on to compliment Secretary Hay for apPreciadng the enormous advant- ages of the trade of the far east, avering that with the Nicaraguan canal Atlantic manufacturers, in point of distance, will have the same advantage over Liverpool shippers that the Liverpool shippers now have over them. sez
 The Standard says:
 Ia size Walefulpess f "The policy of the United States was one of passive wakefulness while Lord Sails bury was fighting for the open door in shan Tung and Manchuria. The Americans came upon the scene only after British diplomacy had won it's victories. The adhesion of France and Russia is very interesting, The real value of such assurances, which in no wise alter existing conditions, will only be seen when the disruption of China comes to pass" .aJ
 The Daily News. which also claims for Great Britain the credit of inaugurating the open door policy, nevertheless, congratu- lates Secretary Hay and the United States upon the adhesion of Russia, remaTking, however, that 't will in cases be well to suspend judgment until the fdii text of all the assurances is obtainable." The Times says: ..--.--1
 '"The government and people of the United StaIeS are 10 De cODgTdluldleu upon slHe successful achievement of a considerable service to the world The credit of having formulated the open door policy belongs to England, but the honor of winning. flor it the formal acceptance of tine powers has fallen to our American kinsmen.
 'It is perhaps doubtful whether the united action which Washington anticipates as a means of procuring reforms in China is within the range of practical politics, but we must hope for the best"
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Little Rock

Little Rock, Ark, March 27-Three fa- vorites and one second choice won at Clin- ton Park today. There was a large at tendance, and the track was fast. In the second race Tennis Girl outbroke the oth- CTS and had all the speed. Vittatoe's ride on Insurrection was the chief feature of the day. Two additional carloads of horses will arrive tomorrow morning from Mem phis.
 First race. six furlongs, selling-Polly Bixby, S3 Cralley), even, won easily by two lengths and a half; Ben Boy, 107 (Aker), f to 1, second; Sir Eldon, 97 C.. Rose), to l, third Time, 1:16A.
 Second race, purse, half mile-Tennis Girl 110 (Vittatoe), to 5, won handily by five lengths; Myra Morella, no Grow hursD, ? to 1, second; Hattie Bain, no (Bo- land) 2 to 1, third Time, 0:50A.
 Third race, seven furlongs-W. B. Gates, 105 (CrowhursD, to 5, won easily by two D. second; Schnen Laufer, 93 CTalley), to 1, third Time, 1:30.
 Fourth race, handicap, six furlongs- in mild drive by a length and a half; ; Free Hand. 9S Gones), to 1, second; Ow- ensboro, 104 (Vittatoe), to 1, third. Time, 1:16.
 Fifth race, six furlongs. selling-Tnsur- rection, 100 (vittatoe), 8 to 1, won handily by a length and half; Martin Duke, 102 QBoland), to 3, second; Ella Penzance 11O (W. Dean), 6 to 5. third. Time, 1:t71s
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
Dewey Abandons His Trip

St. Augustine, Fla, March H.-On ac- count of pressing engagements, Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will abandon their trip down the Florida coast and return to Washington Thursday evening. Tomorrow night the admiral will be banquetted by General Schofleld.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
Premature ExpIosiou

New York, March 27.-By the premature explosion of a blast of dynamite in Allen & Russells quarry near Waterloo, N. J.. today George Lord. the foreman of the quarry was killed: Frederick Mooney and Emil Lozier. laborers, were so seriously hurt that it is possible both may die.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb want young man assist ant bookkeeper. Must be bright and active. Good chance of promotion. Call on B. F. Ezekiel between, the hours of 10 and 12 a.. m. and 4 and 5 D. m.. Wednesday and Thursday
The age-herald., 1900-03-28

H. P. Chenoweth of Orlando, Fla, is wis iting his son, Buford Chenoweth, clerk il the office of c. E. Jackson. travelling pas senger agent of the Southern Railway.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28

H H. Wiles, chief clerk in the office of Solon Jacobs, commercial agent of the Central of Georgia Railroad, has been con- fined to his room several days with the grip His condition is reported much bet ter, and he is expected to be out in a day or two.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28

L.. Green, division freight agent of the Southern, is in Washington. He Is expected home tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
Clemson Defeats Cornell

Calhoun, s. c. March N.-The Clemson college baseball team defeated Cornell by a score of to this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
PERSONAL.

J. W. Kirkland, soliciting agent of the Atlantic Coast Line at Montgomery is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28

e. E. Jackson, travelling passenger agent of the Southern is at Greenville, Miss, on business trip.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
Tu CURE A CoLp IN ONE pAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. B. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
Stops the Cough

And works On the Cold Laxative Bromo- -Quinihe Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 9 cents.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
s-No Eye Like the
 Masters Eye. 7

Xoa are master of vour health. and # yos do not attend to duty, the blame $ easily located. # your blood $ out of order, Hoods -Sar- sapariIa gUiH purify #.
 # $ fhe specific remedy for troubles of Itie Blood. kidneys, bozueLs or iver.
 BIotches Sly face used to De coUered zufh pi1ptes and bLotches and I suffered from confaauoas headache. Hoods SarSaparala quickly removed he cause and my face is smooth. HaVe TO more headachcs." F. H. Sei6ert, Hanln1ond, Ind.
 d6od5 SaadqboaM
 lI;l:II
 Hoods Pills cure liver ills the non-lrrtating and only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-03-28
TOday's Entries

First race, half mile, for 2-year-olds- Philma Paxton, Seething Lamina. 100: Harry Pullain, 1OS; Monos, Skipwith. 1Os.
 Second race, five furlongs, sellfng-Pil- lage, 106; Thisbe, 102; Alice Coffin Ella Penzance, 106; Eva Wilson, Racebud, 1O2; Gath. 102; Fonzeline, 95.
 Third race six furlongs, seling-John F. Vogt. 115; Commonwealth's Attorney, 1O3; George H. Ketcham, L2; Clossie B., 101 ; Mabel w., 11O; Damocles, 112.
 Fourth race, handicap. one nlile-Dram- burg, 103 Tom Middleton, 115; Her Favor 100; Shillingburn, 101; Capron, 106.
 Fifth race, one mile ana one-sxteenth- Phallas, 93; School Girl, 95; Rains!ro luI, 1O4; Henry Launt, TOT; Robert Bonner, 11O
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-03-05
SHELDON SWAMPS
PAPER AND POSTOFFICE
One Hundred Thousand Subscriptions For
His Paper, Yet Piles of Letters
We're Still Unopened.

TOPEKA, March 5.-The subscription
for the Sheldon edition of The Capitol.
beginning with the issue of March 3.
passed the 100000 mark with bushel
basket full of letters unopened, Next
day an express wagon hauled to The
Capitol office a load of letters which
will require the services of a dozen
extra clerks to open and put on the mail
ing list,
1t is thought the rush has only com.
menced. This unique venture in a busi
ness way is surprising the fondest dreams
of the orginators, and to handle it, The
Capitol needs the facilities of the largest
metropolitan daily newspaper in the
United States.
Subscriptions are coming from every
civilized quarter of the globe The To-
peka postoffiee is already clogged and
Postmaster Guthrie has telegraphed to
Washington twice for additional help