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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
TTifIing with Fate.
BY FRANCES S. HODGE.


Copyright, 1901. by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Ted, the adored; Ted. the only male
in a family of nine, was ill. Mrs.
Baker hung over him in all the moth
er's agony, vainly beseeching him to
take his medicine, while down in the
library the other members of the fam
lily huddled in terrified group, speak
ing in whispers or gazing blankly at
the certain misery of the future.
"A bad case of pneumonia" DIR.
Newman had said. Il must have
nurse. One will be here in an hour.
Then he had started out of the door.
Now, in this family of adoring
women were many prejudices. They
had no advanced IDEAS" and to them
all nurses were bold and forward
creatures, not fit for Ted to meet" Be
sides, hadn't they read only last week
of a man who had married his nurse,
and didn't that prove that all mem
bers of the profession take advantage
of a mans weak and susceptible con-
dition to make love to him? Was Ted,
whose matrimonial prospects were
unknown to him, the subject OF
numerous family discussions, to
be coerced into marrying a nurse?
Did not each sister have a best
IIlenU saved LOT ulLH, duu-Wuy,
the whole future happiness of
the family depended on the sort OF
girl he married! A nurse! Cousin
Lizzie, tiny woman of uncertain
years, rose to the emergency as she
heard the click of the door-latch, and
burst out, 'Oh, doctor. nurse! Con-
slider our feelings"
Dr. Newman had no time to under
stand, and he answered shortly: Feel
fngs? 1 am considering your feelings.
The boy is very i'll. 1 am unwilling
to trust him in any but a trained
hand"
Miss Brooks wondered why she was
Kept in the parlor, and why the family
came in one by one to bring her a
glass of water, to offer her fruit, to
show her photographs of the Paris ex-
position. She began to find the situa-
ton interesting.
Mother says she can't leave Ted,
but we must make change" reported
Alice, the youngest daughter, in the
library.
At the same time Cousin Lizzie came
from her inspection in the parlor. She
had made the excuse of finding out the
price, and Miss Brooks had answered
twenty-five dollars a week as rule
but $50 for contagious diseases and
men" No appreciation of the humor
had come to Cousin Lizzie. and now
she said: IF he doesn't die he will
marry her." in the manner of one who
declined to determine which contin-
gency would be worse. At last, with
an expression of conscious heroism
and a murmur of protecting the dear
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
A RAT-TRAP EXPOSITION.
Queer Kind of Exhibition just Closed
at Copenhagen.

Queer Kind of an Exhibition Just Closed
at Copenhagen.
The first international exposition of
rat traps recently Closed at Copen-
hagen after a most successful display
of rodent exterminating devices. AS
might have baen supposed in such a
momentus affair, America would not
be overlooked, and it is equally GER
tain that Yankee ingenuity would be
suitably recognized in gold-medal
awards. AS a matter of fact, two gold
and one bronze medal actually did go
to American exhibitors. In all these
were 100 sovereign exhibitors, to whom
five medals were awarded in addition
to the American awards, while all the
makers of rat traps in Denmark, as
well as numerous inventors, took this
unusual opportuni y to exhibit their
contrivances. Rats have become such
a pest in Denmark, as well as in Swe-
den and part of Germany, that an ex-
adequate way in which the public
could be made acquainted with the
latest appliances. That it was no sec
ond-class exhibition is proved by the
royal patronage of Prince and Princess
Christian of Denmark and the visit of
an official representative of Germany,
Count Schwerin. Preparations for this
curious gathering had been under way
for over three years. 1t was organ
lied by the Committee for the ra-
tional determination of rats in Den
mark" which for a number of years
has carried on a crusade against the
rodents. The most successful meas
ure has been the payment of bounties
amounting to about 8 cents for every
rat killed. In the course of eighteen
weeks 102 900 rats were destroyed in
Copenhagen by the bounty claimants.
Sweden offered a similar government
bounty beginning Ma, CHI 1 last, and in
five months 1030 900 rats have been
killed and paid for in Stockholm alone.
The alarming multiplicity of rats is
evidenced by the record of some of the
smaller towns in Denmark, where as
many as five rats per inhabitants have
been destroyed in less than two years.
Chicago News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
.ur attention. says the Daily News.

your attention. says the Daily News.
II even the park il out of question
try it on the dog. He'll listen with
the most fattering attention and II
you lay on the agony strong enough he
may whfmper his sympathy. At any
rate, he'll stay by you and sit Gloss
until you take a more roseate- view
of affairs in this vale of tears. And
then he'll show his glee most unmis-
takably. How his tail will flyi Should
none of these be within your reach
there's still one solace left You can
surely recall some person much worse
on than yourself. In coming over
his or her woes you will at least hnd
comparative comfort At any rate.
gave your friends. You may need
them some day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

her. She rose and said decisively:
will you show me where I can change
my dress? / think the patient needs
me-"
Cousin Lizzie sprang in front of the
door and the tiny form quivered with
excitement. She laid trembling hand
on Miss Brooks arm and looked up ap-
pealingly. my DEAR she said, I'VE
can't let you nurse Ted. He's all we've
got. and-and-you're too pretty
There was a twitching of the face,
but otherwise Miss Brooks controlled
herself perfectly. In a calm tone she
asked, Shall 1 have the Office send you
a nurse that is not good looking?"
As the door shut Cousin Lizzie sank
exhausted into a chair, while a sympa-
thetic crowd offered her water, a fan
and appreciation.
An hour later Mrs. Baker was strug-
Cling with the del!rious Ted.
Lie still. dear. and let mother
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
4 Lucky EIk.

The Rev r. G. Roseamp, pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church OF
london, O., ex-grand chaplain of the
order of Elks, who went to London a
few months ago from Kokomo, Ind.
seems to have struck it rich. While
on a visit to Denver and Salt Lake city
last year he was induced to invest $500
In a silver mine A few days ago he
went to the latter city to spend short
vacation and look after his mining in
terests, which seem to be turning out
better than expected. Information
just received is to- the effect that he
has been offered $75.0 900 for his inter
eStS in the mine
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Miss Stewart had perfect control Of
herself and of him.
During the next year Ted worked
as he had never worked In his life.
and during the la&t six months the
Importance and the irregularity OF his
engagements completely mystified the
family. The mother understood She
had been the confidant of frenzied
son during the six months Miss Stew
art had sternly forbidden him to call
or to write, so you can forget me If
you want to, and 1 shan't seem to my
self to be taking advantage" When
he explained to his mother that Miss
Stewart had done work in the world
and he had not, so he must make him.
self worthy OF her, the mother could
only mutter bitterly to herself,
Worthy of a nurse!" When, however,
she watched the spoiled boy come into
his manhood and heard him pro-
nounced a rising young lawyer. the
bitterness lessened.
The announcement of the engage
ment was a painful occasion to the
family. Ted's remarks, when he
caught Cousin Lizzie's "a nurse to get
him after ALL" were in no measured
terms.
''Will she manage you, Ted?" Alice
asked after the storm.
Il hope so, Lal." he answered. as he
pulled her curls. you, too, guess"
The family discussions thereafter
turned into "reminiscences of Miss
Brooks charms and reflections upon
the danger of trying to avert ano-her'r
fate.
Miss Stewart never understood why
her friend, Miss Brooks, greeted the
announcement of the engagement with
such rapturous delight
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
NEWEST BUCKLE IDEAS.

Many new and attractive designs of
buckles and fancy ornaments are dis
played, Furnished silver (F'rench gray
finish), gilt, Roman gold, combinations
of pearls and rhlnestones, jet and ho-
meric patterns being among the num-
Der.
Gun metal is favorite material this
season for buckles, and from it are
fashioned also other articles, such as
match safes. hatpins, collar and cuff
buttons. knife cases, charms, chains.
watch cases and purse tops.
A novelty in belt sets is the bar ar
rangement- The belt is made of straps
of velvet or satin. and the bars are OF
gilt studded with turquoise. amethyst
or other stones
There are three bars to set and a
buckle matching the bars. One is
placed at the back and the others at
each side. The elastic beaded girdles
in steel and jet continue in popularity,
says the Brooklyn Eagle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
nov About Your chadren.

There are three things that a child
may do with the world that surrounds
him. He may appropriate 1t; he may
run away from it; he may fight it.
These three types of action sum up the
efforts Of a mans life, from the cradle
to the grave. They spring from three
emotions, the most fundamental and
the most difficult to control. These are
sympathy, fear and anger. What a
child sympathizes with, what he fears,
what he gets mad at-this will deter
mine very largely what he shall be-
come. The training of these emotions
should, therefore, be the primary aim
CT every parent and teacher. This
fact has not been generally recognized.
And because it has not. the world is
tull of men and women who sympa-
thize unwisely. fear unwisely, fight un-
wisely and live ACKNOWLEDGMENT
sania Grit
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

smooth your head she implored help
lessly.
"Oht Mummie. don't bother So The
fellows are waiting for me- and he
sprang half out of bed.
A tall figure suddenly appeared BE-
fore him and strong hands laid hold Of
him. You must lie STILL a strange
voice said, and he found himself look
ing with amazement into pair of gray
eyes, disputing his will.
"Must?" he asked. No one had ever
said must to him.
Must" was the answer. with
Tightening of the lips. He lay still to
puzzle out the state of affairs. His
head was raised and glass held to
his lips. He had not said he would
take anything. In his amazement he
drank the medicine without protest.
ing.
Miss Stewards best friends could
never call her pretty. The Baker fam
lily did not care to see what was in
her face, being merely on the guard
against certain qualities supposed to
be irresistible to the stronger sex. The
| family was terror-stricken into full
| appreciation of her professional quail
| fications in the ensuing days. AS the
| sound of labored breathing or of pain
| full delirium rent their hearts. they felt
| the value OF her calm, alert strength.
| and took comfort. When the crisis
| was passed and DIR. Newman an
nounced. He will get well. thanks to
| his nurse" they could find no words
| for their gratitude.
During the days of convalescence
she proved as resourceful as at the
critical stage. and the family now mo-
ticed her non-prcfessional qualifca-
tions-at first with considerable awe,
later with much appreciation
One day Ted, bundled up in rugs,
had been taken to the piazza The
sound OF voices came to the family
She's teasing him again." said Alice
with satisfaction He had always
leased her. and she found the situa-
ton delightful.
I'VE can rest assured he will never
fall in love with any one who manages
him as she does,'' said Cousin Lizzie
How thankful we should be that
was able to save him from that dan,
gerous nurse."
1.-THE family could have seen Ted'i
face at that moment, when Miss Stew
art was saying, The man is getting
maudlin; I'll send some of his adorinl
family to him." there would have beef
doubt in their minds- Fortunately
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
Lord Robert. Perfectly satisfied.

Field Marshal Earl Roberts, former
ly commander-in-chiefo of the British
forces in South Africa, in -eech this
week said that every hing was being
done to end the war quickly. Lord
Kitchener's demands for men, horses
and stores were always promptly met
and there was no fault 10 find with the
men or their officers.
This comes pretty closely to ac-
knowledging that the Beers are no
mean foe, for the war seems almost
as far from ending as when it began.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

pointed out in a recent letter to a
daily contemporary on an entirely diff
ferent subject that women's incomes
are generally controlled by the more
generous sex. Women's allowances
are more often than not cut down to
the slenderest proportions; and it is
astonishing what they are expected to
do with their money.
Men, on the other hand control their
own purses; they have no account to
give of the way they spend. and if
they so generously give way. they
would find that they spend sums which
they would account appalling were
they on the debit side of wives and
sisters. 1t is a favorite formula OF man
that woman is reckless and extrava-
CANT; but IL one comes to go into de-
| tails, instead of looking at totals, it
will generally be found that the tables
can be easily turned, says the Phila-
delphia Inquirer. In nine cases out of
ten, nay, in ninety-nine cases out of a
hundred could the truth be known, a
man tips, and tips generously to save
himself trouble and in order to keep
up appearances. woman, as a rule,
has little margin from which t. give
actuated by the same motives. In mon
ey matters man is rarely just to
woman, and it is for this reason. per-
haps, that she has shown symptoms
of a revolt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

1t is reported from London that the
American artist, Edwin A. Abbey.
whom King Edward VII. recently COM
Questioned to paint his portrait, has
been enjoying the relaxation of the
game of cricket. He was captain of a
victorious eleven who defeated ]. II.
Barrie, heading a literary eleven Mr..
Abbey's best-known WORKS are his IL
Illustrations of the Comedies of
Shakespeare" and of Goldsmith's ''She
Stoops to Conquer" The artist is 3
Philadelphia by birth, but has resided
in England for some eighteen yeara
past. He is man of kindly and gen.
erous nature, equally popular with
men and women His several artistic
achievements in England have led to
his election to the Royal academy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

The Michigan farmers who paid 90
cents gallon for gasoline that was Of
fered to them as an exterminator OF
Canadian thistles found that it did
the business without fail, and there
fore got something for their money.
Incidentally they also paid for a bit
of knowledge that will enable other
farmers to fight the thistle successful
ly, and therefore they will probably
not kick themselves hard or for any
great length of time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
DoN.Ts FOR GIRLS.

Don't waste emotion. Life is very
short, and excessive feeling disturbs
the brain, weakens the heart and
ages the body.
Don't be proud. Be self-respectfng.
Let none use you as a stspladder. Of
fer to assist when you can
Don't preach; live your sermons. Be
honest, virtuous, obliging. merry and
wise, but don't be Pharisaical
Don't judge men by their raiment
or by their speech. Flattery is a cheap
and belittling thing. and many a shah
by man has a noble soul, says the
Pittsburg Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
LARGEST in tho World.

ter, Mass, are the largest manufactur-
ers of cocoa and chocolate in the
world. They received a. gold medal
from the Paris exposition of last year.
This year they have received three
gold medals from the Pan-American
exposition at Buffalo. Their goods are
the standard for purity and excellence
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
Age. OF Human Hi.tory.

The ecclesiastical authorities divide
the history OF man into six ages: %
from Adam to Noah, CD from Noah to
Abraham, go from Abraham to David.
"a from David to the Babylonish cap
tivity, (5) from the captivity OF Judah
to the birth of Christ, go from the
birth of Christ to the end of the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

The witness was just getting to tho
thrilling part of the story when the
judge interrupted. There are extrane-
GUS matters" she said, that are dis
tracing the attention of the court and
preventing her from giving evidence
proper consideration We will take a
recess of fifteen minutes in order that
the court may retire and find cut
whether her back hair is really coming
down. Chicago Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
MOMENTS INCOMES

1t II generally said that in respect
of tipping women are not generous
They are always credited with narrow
dealings with cabmen. and they do not
fee walters on the same scale as the
other sex On this subject man al
ways WAKES facetious but he is entire
IL sorxetful of the fact which has been
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Phya Charoon Raja Maitri, the Siam
csc envoy extraordinary and minister
plenfpotentiary to the United States.
belongs to Slams most advanced party
and is to be more than mere official
representative of the court. He is a
trusted messenger of the kind and is te
report ways and means of betteriEa
Sfamese commerce and government.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
EarI Robert.. rovn residence.

The house in Portland place, Lon
don, which Earl Roberts has pur-
chased for his town residence, was for
many years a center of society and
fashion. From 1920 to 1860 it was oc-
cupied by the dowager duchess of
Richmond and was famed for the Drill
liancy of it's entertainments during the
London season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
obsr.mmerxau.. Visitors.

Oberammergau used to be deserted
by tourists, except in the years of the
Passion performances 1t is now be-
coming regu ar summer resort. about
five hundred persons having spent the
hot months there this year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

(Republished by Request)
Tell me the tales that to me were
dear,
Long long ago. long, long. ago:
Sing the songs I delighted to hear,
Now you are come, all my grief is
moved,
Let forget that long you have
Let. me believe that you love you
Long long ago, long ago.
Do you remember the path where we
met,
Long. long ago. long. long ago?
All, yesi you told me yon ne'er would
forget,
Long, long ago. long ago.
Then to all others my smile you pre-
ferred,
Love. when you spoke, gave a charm to
each word,
Still my heart treasures the praises /
heard,
Long long ago, long ago
Though by your kindness my fond hopes
were raised,
Long. long ago. long ago.
You by more eloquent lips have been
praised,
Long, long ago, long ago.
But by long absence your truth has been
tried.
Still to your accents I listen with pride.
Blest I was when sat by your side.
Long, long ago, long ago
IT. H. Bayly-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

A novel idea for sportsmen seems to
be Of Portuguese origin. An electric
lamp il placed on the collar of the
hunting dog. and this frightens foxes
and badgers from their burrows when
the dog enters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
Warning,

A young woman at Garden City
5erked her head back to keep from be-
ing kissed and broke her neck She
did not get kissed. either. 1t is a ter
rible warning to the girls not to jerk.
Hutchinson, Kas., News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

an apparatus which photographs bsnA
checks at the rate of 1880 IN h1ux.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

Always do the best you can and let
others think as they will.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
tor it. Large or package only cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16
DEFIANcE srARCH

| should be in eve-v household none so
good besides o. more for 10 cents than
| any other brand of cold water starch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

A hypocrite is like the letter p-the
irst in pity and the last in help.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-16

boy" she walked grimly back into the
parlor.
Miss Brooks offered no help. The
stylish figure and the waving auburn
hair doomed as dreadful danger before
the nervous little lady, while the
charming manner was conclusive proof
that she stood between Ted and de-
istruction- She found herself dashing
madly from subject to subject In her
effort to come to the point. when a
sound reached Miss Brooks ears that
brought her professional duty before
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-17

pets? Only recently wild deer in Con.
necticut was chased by dogs into one OF
their busy manufacturing villages. Tho
citizens came to the rescue, killed the
dogs. the town constable took the
slightly wounded. deer home to his barn.
washed, dressed and anointed the
wounds, nursed 1t a week and then
turned it loose, amid the rejoicings Of
the assembled citizens. And the con-
servative old Hartford Courant patted
them on the back in column write-up,
when said column would have sold for
many dollars as advertising space.
Talking about Yankees and pets, does
Professor Parker know that the incor-
porated town of Hartford, Conn, is, in
the bull-frog business? That in their
parks they have bull-frog fountains,
said fountains having wire fences to
prevent them from leaving the city for
country life? That some of these bully
bull-frogs weigh over two pounds each;
that big city policemen feed them as q
paid duty, and arrest any small or big
boy who even tries to injure them? The
writer has seen an S0-year-old boy mill
icnaire proudly showing the Hartford
bull-frogs to visiting New Yorker,
who at that time could not claim New
York bull-frog weighing over a pound.
Was 1t Yankee missionary who looted
in China? Did our soldiers over there
act differently from other nationalities?
Prehaps our soldier boys had pet squir-
rels and bull-frogs at home. There's
something in it, professor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-17
Nebraska Farmers Prosper.
TOmaha Bee.1

j. A. Conner has been awarded con-
tract for 1,30O,00O pounds of oats, to be
delivered at Fort Robinson for the use
of the United States army, the price av-
eraging $3.50 per 100 pounds, delivered.
Last year he was awarded contracts ag-
gregatinis 10000 pounds. for which the
government paid an average Of 81 cents
per 100 rounds.
Speaking of this award Mr.. Conner
said: .,rhis tells the story Of the Ne
braska farmer. He is, in my opinion,
better OH this year than he has ever
been. He is getting more than twice the
price for his grain, had more than half
crop last year and is saving money
because he does not have to handle so
large quantity.
II have just returned from trip to
Madison and Stanton counties and out
there the farmers are in excellent condi-
ton. C,,rn averaged twenty bushels to
the acre. The price is such that they
are receiving over SIT per acre and the
renters pay $3.50 per acre. for the land.
This year they are anticipating pay
ments on leases and have now received
rent from dozen or more tenants
where last year they let the payment
run until February and March