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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

At the request of friends and ad.
mlrers OF Dr. Armand Hansen. the dis
coverer of the bacillus of ieprosy, tht
Norwegian sculptor Visdal made a bus,
OF him. which was unveiled the other
day. on the occasion of Hansen's six
tieth birthday. Professor Lassar de-
ivered an address, In which he re-
marked that it had taken the world .
quarter OF century to fully realize
the import of DIR. Hansen's discovery
but that already, in consequences of n
great Improvement had been Effected In
Norway. long one OF the favorite
haunts of that terrible disease
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Never give up" is good motto for
people who don't pay their debts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Mrn. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
LOT children teethfng softens the gums reduces In.
oAmmation auays pain. cures wind collie. CSC bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

use Dehance Cold Water Starch because
It rs better and o. more of it for same
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

The swimming instructor is apt to
be immersed in business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
THE TIME TO LAUGH.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL AND
SELECTED.

Pieased with the Hour. or the Ready
wit of = Son OF the Emerald Isls-A
Large Covey = Figuring out Her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

An old fool is always more foolish
than a young fool
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Sound money must be the kind that
Hngles in a fellows pocket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Shea Answering Advertisements KindIv
Aeation This raper
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

BeGar-''How is your healt'?"
Smaggs-"Pm just up from q sick
bed"
Strange. Vat is ze matter
wiz re bed?''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
FOUND
MONEY
QUICKLY.
When HlIIsrstIns Shouted for
PoIlcs His Dusky Companion
Soon Produced Wallet.

The dusky "lady" with the "cold
hands" a Boston creation. Is much in
evidence in this city.
Last August she was introduced TO a
white 'gemmen" by several male ac-
quaintances, and after brief season of
jollifcation In the rear OF prescription
counter made hurried exit
Then the white "gemmen" discovered
that he had been most beautifully touch
cd. and for about Si0O.
The next day the woman was Identified.
arrested and bound over. under the name
or Carrie Wilson. hut for some reason
not given the grand jury did not indlc1
Last night benjamin IIcncrstine, a
travelling salesman camG into town. TIT
Ing of the quietude OF his hotel BENJAMIN
took walk, and in the coursr Of his
perigrinations met "A dashing coiored sirh
with stunning RIG and beauty air;
benjamin glanced sweotly az the dusky
beauty and reluctantly she consented TO
take a walk.
They wandered into the Tenderloin and
soon were chatting pleasantly.
Time fled rapidly, and at 1 O'Clock this
morning the two found themselves In
front of house at the corner of Chest
nut and Friendship streets.
Presently there was a cry or police,
police" aud Patrolmen Kane and Kelly
responded
Hellerstine was I'm the habit OF carrying
lot OF money. hut on this occasion his
II was in a long wallet which he car
ried I'm his hip pocket. and the lady with
the cold hands had found IT,
When the outcry was made and the po-
lice came running mp. the woman, shrewd
woman stopped, and. a. though she had
just discoyered a prize on the sidewalk
said: why. here is your money! and
gave Hellerstine his wallet.
The stranger lighted match, nervously
counted over his pile, and declared mat
IL was SEQ shy.
When the match went out. the woman
made lucky find all by herself and I'm
the dark. She found that missing $50
This morning the woman, who had Civ
en- her name az Emma Jones. Of ll3 Cod
ding street, was arraigned In the sixth
district court for larceny from the per
son and possession Of $50 from Benjamin
4allafS44ne
She pleaded not guilty and was held in
$500 for trial next Friday.
Emma Jones was recognized as carrie
Wilson, who figured in the North Main
street affair of last August
She is certainly very slick article.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
NOT UPHELD.
Striking Switchman viii Not Be
Supported By Other Orders,

Denver col. Nov. n. Grand chief
Clark Of the order of Railway Conduc-
tors and Grand Master Morrissey of the
Brotherhood or Railway Trainmen. have
issued q statement in regard 10 the
switchmen's strike which was declared on
tho Denver and RIO Grandc railway on
Thursday Of last week.
The statement says that tho present
agreement between the Rio Graude com
pany and the orders mentioned covers
yard service ana that IL was made years
before the organization of the switch
mems union here. The statement goes
on 40 show that or the men who struck
but a small peroertags had been ian ths
employ OF the road more than two or
three months. that but few ore married
and that only portion % the switehmen
employed went out
These facts. n alleges, we're In contra,
dicrion 10 the claims OF the strike leaders
The statement declares that the con
ductOrs and trainmcn hsve cttained
high place iu public estimation by lv-
ing up % their agreements und that they
VIII observe thc same policy in the pres
cnt case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
MADE A SCENE.
Miss Wacksrman Caused Ex.
Citsmsnt in London Streets.

London. Nov. l3.--Miss Vanderbilt
Wackermann. of New York. was taken
to St Giles inGrmary today as a wander
ing lunatc She win probably bo ex-
amincd tomorrow
Miss Wackermau has been staying at
the Hotel cecil Tor q fortnight by herself
and unit! last uight she did not attract
any attention She then insisted on wand
eriug into the court Nard OF the hotel
barehcaded. and during tho night she
went out into the street without a hat,
wearing loose black ten gown. and
wandering aimlessy about attracting
large crowds.
This morning she WAS hr, sht back 10
the Hotel Cecil ip hysterical condition
and The management handed her over 10
the police. She was then taken 10 the
Row street police court. but refused To
give any particulars concerning herself.
She talked mcohercutN. and was inn
mediatclr sent 10 ST. Giles mrrmary So
far $50 friends have made inquiries about
Miss WarkcrmHu
Miss W0CNerman came into prominence
last winter owing Ia trouble with Prof.
ICrNemer. II. \. She was his model
tor picture shown NJ the academy, but
before ~ was finished Prof. Herkemcr re-
fused 60 allow hcr 10 continue the slttings
and wrote Miss Wackerman letter
which she and her mother considered il
belous. They threatened 90 sue the pro-
fcssur but the case was never begun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
Large Attendance at Marriage of
Miss Marion Arnold Sphinx to
MIR. George Clarke Hinckley
in Grace Church.

Mrs. William Allan Dyer, a sister or the
bride. looked very handsome in q gown or
electric blue broad cloth, trimmed with
Persian embroidery and gold. Picture hat
OF velvet. black plume
After the marriage ceremony there was
large reception at the homo OF the
brides father. Mr.. BENJAMIN Wseden
Sphinx. at 243 Broadway. Among those In.
vited To the church and house were: Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold H. Chace, Mr.. and Mrs
A Duncan Chaplin. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand J. Hor-
ton. Mr.and Mrs.Albert Smith, Miss Stella
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs ID. Russell Brown,
Miss Isabel Brown. DIR. and Mrs. George
MacClellon Fiske. the Misses Fiske, Mrs.
stephen Brownell Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Naldron. DIR. and Mrs. Darrell Harvey,
Mr.. and Mrs +. A. Rhodes, Miss Rhodes,
Dr. Albert Ham, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
i. Vaughn. Miss Margaret George. Mr..
IL. +. Vaughn. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Miller, Jr. DR. and
Mrs. George NJ. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Ben
jamin ID. Weeden. Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Rhodes Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Pearce MIR. aud Mrs. Walter Hidden, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Anthony Du Willard
Mrs. Kate Heiser, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ
Mathewson. Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Peirre
Weeden Miss Hortense Weeden. Mr.
Edward W. Corliss, the Misses Cooke
and Mrs. Henry II. Chace, Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray. Mrs. Robert r. Chapman. Mr..
and Mrs Jeffrey Hazard. Miss Aldrich.
Mr. and Mrs. +. A. Chase. Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert N Fenner. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
NJ. Colwell. Mr.. Henry r. Richards, Mrs.
Foster. Mrs. A. q. Fisher, Mrs. j. G. Ely.
Mr. Herbert w. Ladd, Misses Ladd. Mrs
James II. Coggeshall. Hon. ID. J.. ID.
Granger, Mr.. and Mrs. David $. Perry,
MIR. Marsden J. Perry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles X. Child, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hackney, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Bar
rows. MIR. Frank n. Cranston. Mr.. Harold
Congdon. Mr. Augustus Mathewson. of
Fall River; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur III. Wat
son; Miss Mary Watson. Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A.
Barrows. Miss Barrows. MIR. and Mrs.
Abram Barker. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur III.
Lippitt. Mr.. Thomas B. owen. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Landsing Hodgman.
The wedding breakfast served by Ly-
man was most delicious, the menu con-
sisting Of many deicacies. The bridal
table was an attractive feature, the dec
orations being Of white and silver.
The presents. which numbered in the
hundreds. were costly and beautiful con-
sisting OF silver, cut glass. brio -a-brac,
clocks. furniture. Persian rugs and china.
on their return from their bridal tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinckley will reside at 3
Villa avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13

Worcester, Mass, Nov. -. The fast ex-
press In charge OF Conductor Harry Bliss,
due in Worcester from Albany at 1912
o'clock last night. while running at "a
speed of 80 miles an hour crashed into two
wrecked freight trains ON. the Boston and
Albany division OF the New York Central
and Hudson River railroad on the Charl-
ton grade. The express did not reach
Worcester until after 2 o'clock this morn
ing.
More than $50 lives were endangered
but by what is considered by railroad men
10 he n miracle no lives were lost and no
one was seriously injured.
About $3.50 o'clock 4 heavy freight train
for Boston, IN charge OF Conductor ROhb,
was climbing the Charlton grade. \ sec
ond train I'm charge of Conductor Peck
was following closely behind. Conductor
Pecks train parted near the bottom of
the grade and lac sent his engine back to
get the train together. The engine was
switched on n siding and hooked on the
rear end OF the train and was pushing ~
up the grade when his train crashed into
the ono In charge OF Conductor Robh.
The caboose on Conductor RobbS train
was deraled and part OF the car ON tho
head OF Conductor Peck's train was de-
molished IN the excitement following the
collision the passenger train was forgot
ten and Il came tearing along az speed
of not less than ~ miles an hour.
Conductor Pecks engine was on tho
rear OF his train. and ihe engine on the
express crashed into IL with terrific
force The result was a complete dcrai-
ing ~ the passenger train and the inter
locking Of two onglucs. Tho engineers I'm
charge of both reversed The lovers and
with tho nrcmcn jumped from tho cabs.
In AN instant the AFR was 0llcd with
not water and fNiup GOALS. The shock
resulting fpom the collision throw tho
nasscngers ont OF their seats and every
thirg was Wild excitement n second after
the crash came Men and women scream
"A for assistance and two women In ono
OF the coaches on the head OF the train
tainted.
In tile baggage car which was filled
with baggage OF all descriptions. the bag
gage master was thrown 10 the floor With
terrific force and the brakeman and Cou-
luctor Bliss We're also knocked on thcir
foet The passengers were considerably
alarmed and the Smployes had difti-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13

cult task TO keep some OF them from
jumping through The WINDOWS. The pas
senges ran from the cars, leaving their
belongings spread all over the floors. and
in the excitement one woman was thrown
against window I'm one of the coaches
with sufficient force 10 knock her arm
through the glass
AS soon as possible. a messenger was
sent to the Charlton dispatcher and he
tclegraphed Worcester and Springfield
for wrcckers to assist I'm clearing the
tracks. The wrecking trains were sent
from both cities but although the crews
worked like Troians, n was after >
o'clock this morning before the road was
cleared sufficiently TO allow the passage
OF the Albany train into Worcester.
The locomotives were telescoped In such
a way that II was impossible Go get them
apart. and with the entire head plates
and cowcatchcrs demolished, they were
lacked on 90 a siding.
The engineer on Conductor Pcck's train
saw the express coming at high speed.
ne SAYS. but IL was too late 20 warn the
engineer OF the Albany train.
Those who visited the scene Of tho
wreck after daylight do not understand
how the engineers ana firemen Of the ex-
press and Conductor Peck's train escaped
being killed The spot where the wreck
occurred IN in tho centre OF the steep
Charlton grade on the Springfield side.
According 10 the rules Of the road. =
brakeman should have been sent back 10
flag the approaching passenger train. An
Investigation OF the cause of the wreck
will be held
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
MANY PERISHED.
List Of Casualties Resulting
From Storm Now Numbers 100

London. Nov 1S.-The gale which has
been sweeping over Great Britain and
Ireland for the past two days continues
undated at many coast points. over the
Welsh lowlands tho torrential rains are
increasing causing destructive floods.
Reports OF wrecks and casualties con-
tinue to flow in. The death list made up
of threes and fours, has an aggregate
approaching 100.
The mail boat Nord, which started from
Dover for Calais at half past II last
night, and ran down the lightship OF the
works of the new Dover pier, has sue
ceeded i'm returning 10 Dover. The mails
and passengers are safe. The crew OF the
lightship was also landed this morning.
after passing a terrible night at sea In a
small boat.
The British steamer Steivio has beached
at Dover. She is high and dry across the
parade.
Hendon. Nineteen of the crew were
drowned,
Numerous other wrecks have been re-
ported but the weather. i'm most cases,
prevents the identification OF the craft
Two vessels in distress were sighted yes
terday evening off Dungenness. The
weather was 50 severe that the lifcboat
was unable 60 put out to their assistance.
zlriiti- morning one of them sank. The
other. n steamer. reached West Bay,
where n tug Is now standing by her.
The revenue cutter Active has been
wrecked I'm the Firth of Forth. Twenty
three of her crew were drowned aud three
were saved
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
IN The HOUSE.

il was 1i20 o'clock when the members
were called Co order by Speaker Holden
and a quorum was found 60 be present
The records of yesterdays session were
approved. as read by Recording Clerk
Raymond q Mowry.
Speaker Holden appointed TO the com
mittee on education u. Court Bentley of
Westerly, the chair expressing regret at
the death Of Mr.. Wells. and at the same
time welcoming the new member Mr.
Bently, as the worthy son OF a worthy
sire"
Mr.. Blodgett of PaVtuckot presented
an act in amendment OF Chapter i55 of
The Public Laws. "Of the Board OF Regis
trRtion in Dentistry" referred 10 the
judiciary committee.
The bill OF Charles ID. Eddy against the
state was referred 10 the committee on
accounts ana claims
Mr.. Garvm of Cumberland introduced
an act iu amendment OF Chapter % Of
the Public Laws. "Of the Revenue OF the
State It's purpose Is to base tho levy
on each town and city IN proportion TO the
actual home expenditures of each munici-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CITY.

pality; referred TO the committee on
finance.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CITY.
Mr.. W. A. ii. Grant OF Providence in
roduced an act In relation to the erection
OF buildings in said city. The amending
act makes the owner OF buildings. erected
or in course OF erection. responsible for
any risks offered and requires that coal
holes and other external openings be safe
guarded against accidents at all times:
referred 10 the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Moore OF Westerly introduced an act
authorizing that town to issue bonds to
the amount of 100000 to extend its present
water works system; referred to the
| finance committee.
Mr.. George II. Grant. OF Providence,
presented resolution making an appro-
priation for the commission of iular3 fsf-
cries referred TO finance COMMITTEES.
Al act amending the charter of the
Dunn Worsted company. Increasing its
capital stock from 1000 originally to
NN,V~ was passed without reference
EAST SIDE HIGHWAY.
Mr.. Iittlefield OF Providence. intro
duced an act authorizing the city OF Prov
ldence TO condemn certain land for high
way purposes. This means the new east
side highway in Providence. from South
water street, i'm the rear OF the Proyi-
dence county court house, To Prospect
referred 20 the judiciary committee
The senate act authorizing the Royal
weaving company of Pawtuckct TO in
crease itS capital stock from $4,000 to
N,OD.MO was passed I'm concurrence anil
referred To the committee on engrossed
acts The resolution ordering pavment of
bills 10 the amount OF $lO0 incurred hy
representatives Of the stateS75 for
floral offering and 80 for carriages--at
the obseuuies of the late senator Grin
nell was also passed I'm concurrence.
The report OF the wonen's board OF Wis
itors To the state institutions was
ceived, read and referred TO the commit
tee on charities and corrections.
communication from Amba bassador
Choate OF Great Britain. acknowledging
the state of Rhode Islands message OF
coincidence. transmitted through Lord
Lansdowne on the death OF queen VIC
toria. was read by Clerk Lee and ordered
placed OF file.
STREET RAILWAY ACT.
Mr.. Roberts of Providence introduced
an act in amendment of chapter $50 of the
Public Laws, passed at the May session,
lS.%. IL is directed at street railway
companies, requiring such corporations 90
annually iilp certificates Of earnings. diV-
dends and state tax; neglect To do the
same will penalize the corporate to a
line Of S2J a day and. III court proceedings
be Instituted, double interest and double
costs. The act was referred 10 the judi
MIR Curtis. OF Providence introduced an
act authorizing said city to sell or lease
certain school property. corner of Pond
and summer streets: referred to tho judi
Ciary committee.
Mr. Watson. from the committee on
corporations. reported substitute act
for the original Incorporating the New
port Trust company. Pending considar-
alton of the same. the house. upon motion
OF Mr.. IittleGed OF Providence, adjourned
until tomorrow at III a. m.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13

The senate met pursuant 10 adjourn
ment Lieutenant Governor I<imbaIl in
the chair and quorum present. The rec
ord OF yesterdays proceedings was APP
proved as read.
Senator Wright presented resolution
appropriating $1,000 for 400 copies of the
Legislative History aud Souvenir OF
Rhode Island" referred to the fnance
committee.
The returns OF the annual charter cleo
ton OF the Newport Artillery. presented
by the lieutenant governor. were ordered
on file.
The annual report of the women's board
of visitors 10 state institutions was re-
ceived, read and ordered communicated 10
the house.
Lord Lansdowne's letter acknowledging
the commonwealth coincidence on the
death of Queen Victoria was read and
orderd communicated TO the house
Senator Perrin. OF Pawtucket, presented
an act fixing the fee OF two dollars n
day for deputy sheriff for regular attend
ance a the Tenth District court at Paw
tucket referred 10 the finance committee.
The house resolution for final adjourn-
ment one week from Friday was referred
TO the judiciary committee.
The report OF the joint special committee
on state sanatorium for consumptives
was received from the house, read and
ordered on file.
The petition Of John Taylor for change
of name. presented by Senator CrawleN,
was referred TO judiciary committee.
Announcement was made OF the pas
sage in concurrence by the house of a
joint resolution appropriating $1,000 for a
Gift 10 the battleship Rhode Island and
upon motion OF Senator Kenyon the SEN
ate. after AN hours session, adjourned
until tomorroM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
SIX MISSING.
Remainder Of Crew Of Abandoned
French Ship Picked Up.

Buenos Avres. Nov. ~ Tho transport
Chaco, which has arrived at this port. re-
ports having picked M az staten island
tan island of Terra Del Fuego.D the cap
tain. tho first and second Officers and q of
tho crew Of the French ship Astree. which
sailed from Shields, July l., for Nalpar-
also.
The Astrcc had been abandoned octohlr
8. of Cape 81. John at the eastgru eN-
tremity OF Staten island. SiN other meme
small boats are missing
The Chaco also picked up fne urei nHi-
Ger and two OF the crew OF ID nrtisn
bark Clencaird. which sailed from Shis ld.
May Is FOR san Francisco. The Gl'rcaird
was lost or Port Matgsret. staten island
Capt English, the second officer, the third
orficer and the rest Of the crew We're
drowned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
NO CHANGE.
Oyster Openers Remain Firm
in Their Demand,

The oystermcn who are out on strike
rom the Narragansctt Rocky Point and
h NJ Dcwiug companies, are still cheer
ul and hope 10 win Unless the employers
ONE 10 terms soon tho best ~ the men
yin be ont of the city. Ten or more went
- New York and nearly rs many ~ New
faven last evening More will follow.
some one staEtAA-tAe story that oyster
peners make So and $50 week but such
5 not the case for tho mosi expert open.
rs can reach but Il gallons day and
hey must work ten hours To DO that.
There are others who can omen bat eight
|9llons and When ~ is taken into consid-
ration that there are a number of
nonths in the year when there
/ no work a an It will be seen that even
he most expert do not make big wages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13

duly made and proven.
The appellate court decided Mr.. Low
rey had never ceased 90 be a policeman.
lie went on duty one night. and within 4s
hours OF the courts decision he was sus-
pended b. MaYor Freeman on charge
of being drunk during he time the mayor
and board ~ aldermen supposed he was
not "a member oi the force. Counsel were
given until Saturday to hle briefs.
John y. putman. city solicitor OF Gen.
trail Falls. and Charles \. Wilson main
tained that tho petition was tried by a
body OF competent Jurisdiction. and that
should end the matter
Hugh j. Carroll IS counsel for Mr.. Low
rev
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13

Lowrey was chsrgcd before tho board
|cith drunkenness and evidence was In
reduced 80 the hearing The introduc-
ION Of such evidence IS claimed 10 have
hecn Illegal and go invalidste the pro-
ecdings
Lowrey was NOT rc-anpomted police
niccr by Mayor Freeman last January.
After several months Went by he appeal
4 TO the appellate court claiming that
$ paid policeman his torn of office
id not expire. under the charter ~ Cen
|ral Falls at tho close ~ any year. but
hat he could only be removed ON charges
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-13
NO new TRIAL.
Ranley Brewing Co.'s Petition
In the Mahsr Case Danied.

Defendants petition for "A new trial in
the case OF Sarah Mahcr, et nj. VS..
James lIanlcy Brewing company has been
denied by the appellate court The tcsti-
mony H. held not TO show or tend 10 show
that tho defendant completed any con-
tract OF hiring with the plaintiffs but that
the company occupied the premises with
out any time agreed on To limit the occu-
patton.
The defendant Is held TO bc mere ten
ant al Will and under such testimony the
defendants requests to charge the Jury
were properly refused.