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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-09

Weary said M. Wagg1es side
partner, as they reposed on a slant of
tender turf beside the quiet highway.
do you know what Jigsby's been a
sayin' about you9"
Mop said the great msn as. he
looked 1ongirgly into the void of his
battered can; "wot's he been sayin'?'
He says" replied the side partner.
that you was once so hard up that
you actually sawed an armful O. wood
fer a wilder woman
Its easy enuf to see wot that story
means said the great wanderer,
gloomily.
..Wot does it mean, Weary?''
ct means b,ackmail; that's wot it
means"
And then, the subject being deli
cate one, it was permanently dropped
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-09

Chimmie-Dere's no use talkin', a
dood is some good, after all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-11-09
JUST WHAT HE SAID.

You said" ASSERTED the irate Gus
toner, that this tonic would make
hair grow
Il did," admitted the clerk.
The customer removed his hat and
showed a head as smooth as a billiard
ball.
rive been using that tonic for three
months" he said
"Oh, that's all right" answered the
clerk promptly. You have no hair
to grow. If You b. d the tonic would
work all right What more can you
expect?"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

Southwest Georgia The. cold snap With
attendant high winds which swept oyer y,
the cotton belt on Friday, April W. ao sl,
that time. has done great damage TO both
the cotton and corn crops. ,,,
.Thousands OF acres OF cotton whtsn
stances had been sided aud ready Tor
chopping. was killed and had 70 be replant-
ed. The cold wind did the damage win,
roote and in many Instances killing the
corn to the ground. In personal interviews
had with many Of the largest and most
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05
Beaumont, Texas.

age viii not be largely Increased. That
the crop at present Is suffering under adj
verse climatic conditions and the unusual
scarcity OF labor all over the South IS
most likely 70 force additional backsets
one thing, but TO cultivate and harvest i
without plenty OF labor is Huite another.
The present crop, large or small VIII be
the most costly ever undertaken by the
producers The average farmer can NOT
cultivate the present crop and put II 90
the market for less than cents per pound
net cost"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

corn has been planted and that thou
sands of acres cultivated In cotton there
last year. must lie out for want OF labor.
Owing 10 recent activity In railroad build.
higher In price than ever before. The
cotton acreage In Northern Texas Will be
Increased on account Of destruction OF
wheat crops by the Hessian ny. The ire
mendous Increase In acreage 50 harped
upon By the cotton spectators early In
the year will not materialize IN fact.
"sumr ming up the whole situation at this
time, It IL evident that the COTTON acre
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

Orom,nent farmers m Sumter, Lee, Dough
nrtV Dooly. Worth and adjoining counties,
49,, .,as informed that they had plowed up
nH ranlanted their entire crops. Cotton
whicb WAS planted more than TWO weeks
". T. rafting In the ground, not only In
nEO ~ ivvss,tS"-siuutr .ss,. sta, ana iAiasaJ
s.-,.rs IN nose sections are now prepar-
IN "a replaIi, their crops If seed can be
obtained. So. c,.h .,a.a,,.
anu III, raII n will be Impossible TO secure
OF nnfanIept quantity OF good seed to re.
a,.nt the affected acreage, and farmers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

are being advised to put such acreage ieft
out in food crops. The cotton plant -
quite tender and Is easily Injured oy eoia a
ground and the GOODNESS Of the soil mas
retarded termination with fatal ehectss, 20 20
the seed The crop throughout the entire
belt is already unusually late, and the
Prospects now for good stands are quite
gloomy.
Mr.. Peters. the president OF the texas
ten me that there viii be no Increase 10
the cotton acreage in Central and south.
ern Texas. THAT an enormous acreage IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05
COTTON CROP BADLY HURT.
'''s'e Jordan Tells of an Extensive
n,a Trim.

CO.. haryie Jordan OF the South
fra, 'n Growcrs' association ans ag-
to- ss editor Of the Journal. is in the
n. In speaking Of the condition
\ cotton crop he says.
Just returned from an extensive
Hug two weeks. In south and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05
HIGGINS OIL
Paid Up Capital, SI,35o,ooo,
Authorized Capital, $2,5oo,ooo.

Value for the
and field which ~
NOW MAKING SALES FOR pRoMpl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

Capitalist and organizer of the Beau
mont and Los Angeles OIL and Develop
ment Co., Texas and California OIL and
Refining Co., Beaumont and Louisiana
Oil Co.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

First Race-Six furlongs; selling: Isa- q. Walsh), even, second; Nellie Forrest @ eBurke), to l, third Time: 1:15%. vassal and Wallenstein also ran.
 Second Race - Three furlongs; purse: Legal Maximum 1o5 (O'Connoro, to 1, won: Snooze 1os Grhorpe), g to 5. second; Yrsula 100 (Seel. 15 to 1, third. Time; 0:S7 Huachahuca, Remele and The Mani- ac also ran. et ----
 Third Race-Mile and seventy yards; selling; Brownie Anderson 1o5 (o'Con- nor), to 5, won; walkenshaw 1lo (Burns), Il to 5, second; Royal Prize 107 (Enos), 40 to 1, third. Time: 1A7%. Great land, Rapido, Burdock, Heheniohe, Pres tome and Dolore also ran. G .e
 Fourth Race-Mile; purse: Montanic 1os (Burns). to 5. won; Barrack 1os Qenry). to 1, second; Rolling Boer 94 (Arurphy). to 2. third. Time: 1:42A. Ada N. also ran =
 Fifth Race-Six and ene-han furlongs; purse: Invictus 1oe' Daiy), 26 to l.. won; Cougar 1oe (Burns). 5 to 2, second; Oar lene 1T QIenry). 10 to 1, third TimeI 1:astz. Beau Ormonde and Invictus ran dead heat. Beau Ormonde disqualified for foufng. rr-.
 Sixth. Race-Seven furlongs: selling, Htghhoe 105 0Burns), to ?, won; yohicer 1O7 (w wadderstrand), to q second; Syharis 107 (Henry), to 1, third. Time: 1:2s The Singer, Lady Meddlesome and Alas also ran. sz.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Some Results of the Roll Gall.

'Let those who want to plead guilty and throw themselves upon the mercy of the court answer as their. names are call ed" said Judge Feagin in the Police Court yesterday. MT. Clerk, call the roll"
 Abe Bluesmith, dtsorderly conduct said the clerk. A black Smith in color If not in name arose and said he was guilty .'EYve dollars, Abe" said the judge. The next defendant pleaded guilty to disor- derly conduct and was fined the same amount The next said ihe was ready to plead guilty to s worth of anything. Sev- ereal s5 fines were thus imposed.
 Jesse Grant," called the clerk. Dis orderly conduct" "Fiye dollars and costs" said the judge. The costs were too much for Jesse. He threw up his arms, gave an Indian war whoop and had fit. He smashed the glass in window and had to be carried out in the arms of Murphy.
 Morpheus is not in it with Murphy, " unused the judge. That cost business was a costly mistake. I will raise the limit to s10 Proceed, MT. Clerk" he said. when quiet had been restored.
 IN. G. Lee" said the clerk. "A. and B. on Lizzie Lee" Lee" said the judge. 'I fear you are N. G. It costs-$1oto whip g woman in this court
 Will Sanders pleaded guilty to throw ing rocks "It costs $10 to throw rocks in this town" said the judge.
 Annie Kelly. aggravated disorderly conduct" said the clerk. "She was beat ing her husband" "Ten dollars. gentle Annie" said the judge. ''It also costs s1O to beat husband in this court, or rather to be more correct, this court will cost you S1o for heating your husband. You must pay the cash-you can't beat your way here"
 Nettie Bell was then accused of assault and battery on Susan Mitchell. Nettie was a different kind of be. from any of the bells described by Poe. She was a black Bell, and, as subsequent events proved, a crazy one.
 The prosecutor stated that Nettie had assaulted the daughter of his uncle's S wife's sister-in-law with hatchet, and had used some very improper language during the operation. That this language was not at all surgical. That Nette was
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
A Boarding House Episode.

"The next case" said the clerk, ''is J. c. Wylie, charged with obtaining board under false pretenses.''
 .The whole accusation is false," said the defendant
 "Who is the prosecution?" asked the judge.
 'I is,'' said deaf man, who had left his ear trumpet at home and had to im- provise one out of his hand. He came to my house. judge. to board So many people beat me that I told him I wouldn't take him in without a note from his em- ployer stating that he was employed and the amount of his wages He brought me note and got s6 worth of board out of me before found him out"
 That note was 8 promissary note," said the defendant. Tt promised me work, but the promise was broken. I was broke myself. All had to live on was promises. I never could have lived on what that man gave me to eat, judge.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, February S.-Rain fell the greater part of the, day and the track was heavy. At that the ring had all winning favorite. Summary: First Race-Six furlongs. selling: Al Lone. sS (Wonderly), z to ? and to 3, won; Kiss Quick, g (Cochran), 10 to 1 and to l, seconds Junaetta, 1o41a ,Oale), 10 to l. third. Time, 1:1S1s Early Bird. FF1uke. Bertha Nell, Terrorist. Jack Adie, Trstan Belle Tony Lcaih and EereQuofse aisu ran
 Second Race-One mile, selling: The Elba, 1Os (Cochrsp. 8 to l and to 5. won; Cogsweu, IA <Dupee). to l and to 1, second; Sara Camp 10e (Berman). 5, to l. third. Time. 1:4s1i Madeline C., MT. Carrick. Krewer. Hija, Lady Sea- brooke, John Bull and Alberta IT. also ran ...s
 Third Race-six furlongs: Courtesy, 107h CBoland). 8 to 1 and to l, won; Irene Lindsay. 107 (Cechran), 6 to and to l second; St. Bluff, 1oe (Slack). 4 to l. third. Time, 1:1s. Aminte, Masterfui. The Thrush, Lord Lisa, Lamina, Trisa- gain, Thalia Black, Assessment and Kabyle also ran.
 Fourth Race-Mile and quarter, sell ing: Joe Collins, Ss (S1ack), 3 to l and even, won: False Lead. 1o& (Dale). 2 to 5 and 3 to 5, second; Hoods Brigade. 102 Cochran). to 9, third. Time, 2:151A Brown Vail, Azim and sifdons also ran.
 Fifth Race--Six and one-half furlongs: The Bronze Demon. S1 (Gormley), s, to 1 and to l. won: Animosity, 91 CWflker- son), to and to 5. second: impress of Beauty. sS (Cochran), 13 to 5. third. Time 1:2. Cad Hazel and Tiaditza also ran.
 Sixth Racs-Seven furlongs, selling: Uterp, 1oe HothersoD, to l and 8 to l. won; Henry of Franstamar, 10 (Coch- ran). to ?, and to 1o second; J. H. Sloan. III (Miles), to 1. third. Time, 1:S2. Dousterswivel, G. B. Cox, Candle black, Little Boy Blue. Jockey Joe, Ole kma and Fair Deceiver also ran.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Ria Libel Suit.

Nashville, Tenn, February 25.-The libel suit of General John C. Underwood against Editor Cunningham of the Con federate Veteran. and the Southern Methodist Publisher's House for $50. 0OO damages was called in the United States District Court to-day. General Under wood seeks compensation and vindication for damages alleged to have been sus- tatned by reason of the publication of his connection with the battle Abby fund.
 The publishing house agents filed a lsrsg petition praying for a severance upon the ground that the publishing house simply prints the Veteran and has no control over it's policy or patronage Judge Clark took the petition under advisement.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
At San Francisco.

San Francisco. February 25 - Some thing never heard of before occurred at Tan Foran today Beau Ormonde and Invictus ran dead heat and the former was disqualified for fouiing Cougar and Darlene. Invictus. who was as good as to l, was given the race. Turner on Beau Ormonde admitted that his mount interfered with the others. Invictrs led until the last jump. when Beau OFmos,ds got up. Johnny o'Connor rode thYee wins ners. In the closing event Alas ran around the track with the barrier. The boy pulled up she then ran away The :weather- was @fine.. tracicsalows Summasy:
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
HE SENDS IT FREE TO MEN,.
The Following Letter From a Wealth, churn Manufacturer Speaks
 For Itself. fre

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 32 E. Third St., Cincinnati, O.
 (Other papers please eopy)
 2-17-1 mo-sun-tu-thuf
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

"what did you do when the officer ar rived?"
 q war de assistant nigger perice an helped arrest Charlie"
 The proprietor of the dance hall then took the stand and said in a prospectus tone of voice that his occupation was to give dance on Mardi Gras evening" that the defendant came up and asked the price of a ticket, and as the ball was most over he gave him cut rate of 15 cents
 "He said he warn't gwine ter be swim ded, an tried ter shove in, sayin' he war right in de push, an I sent fur de police. Dat makes de third time, Jedge dat man has tried ter come ter de dance We don't have no round dances, an don't want no rounders at our dances an said he war goin' ter dirk me-"
 Charlie then look the stand and said he was hired to check hats and call sets fur de dance. That he was fixing a set for quardrille when a new german and lady come up ter dance. De rules ob de dance, Jedge, require dat all razors an pistols got ter be checked like hats. I sarched de gemman an he gimmme a pearl handle knife ter check. Dat man Light had been put out de hall free times dat ebening, but de come back up jest like he tied wid CT rubber string. I took de knife an was gwine ter cut de string when de perliceman come erlong an Light tole him I war gwine ter let day light fru him. Dat war a lie, Jedee, fur ts ;,, lo ight h. bed hole of us and runs us in."
 There seems to have been some cut ting going on.'' said the judge. 'The proprietor said he cut the rate, Charlie said he was about to cut a string, and Light says he threatened to let daylight through him. Exactly which one was
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
ANTi-vIcE COMMITTEE
Has Passed Out of Existence--Its Last
 Session.

New York, Feb. 25.-Chairman Nix. on of the Tammany anti-vice commit tee of five announced today, after a protracted session of that body, that 1t had passed out of existence. "Af- fairs are such in the police depart ment," he said, "as to make the con- tinuance of this committee no longer a necessity" A full report of the committed, signed by all of, Its mem Ders, is ready for presentation to President McMahon of the Tammapy executive committe at it's first meet ing. - sstz9r
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
The Rules of the Dance.

Robert Light, disorderly conduct.' said the clerk.
 Let there be light said the Judge.
 Here a Gark-colored gentleman emerged from the darkness of the criminal bench and held up his right hand.
 Put down your hand. Light" said the Judge; you are not the Goddess of Lib erty.'
 ''No, sah; Ise not guilty ob dat"
 "What did Light do?" asked the Judge. He tried to run into dance on the night of Mardi Gras." but was ripped up," said the clerk.
 "Ah. he tried to trip the light fantas- tic" said the Judge. What do you say to that. Robert?"
 ''I'se not guilty. Jedge," said Robert. q tried ter go in de ball bout 1so' clock,
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Sent to GeoruIa.

New York, February B.-Commisssioner Shields to-day directed that Benjamin D. Green and John F., Edward H, and H. liam F. Gaynor, indicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States government. should be removed to the Jurisdiction of the United States Court in Georgia.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

cutting up it Is hard to; say. With all
 Lights testimony the events are some what in the darkness. It Is true the affair happened at night. The testimo ay shows that Light was not at the perform ance. although he had box. As Charhe was engaged that night in checAlns razors and rows and preserving the peace will let him off light and continue the case as to Robert until the officer who made the arrest gets here"
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Saving Prices in EmbrOideries:

Edgngs nsengs Aovers and Founngsth product of hard run materials Swiss, Nalnsook and Cambc Altogether 20 and in three different wdthsbab medium and skirt The patterns from fraction of inch to half yard wide and all unusually liberal margins The Edgngs cut and for both women underwear and babies clothes most effective Then beautiful styles for trimming waists and handsome ounces, skirts and rues in patterns of scrolls medons crescents flowers dots circles leaves
 Here's the price part of the story:
 3-4 12 inch edge, worth oc, 7c and 1-2e, for Dc
 2 to inches, worth 0c and 12c for Uc
 } to inches, worth 3c and 15c, for Uc
 And all widths the prices particularly cheap.
 SWISS FLOUNCINCS 45 inches wide stylish and of good quality; were soc and 75c now 2Sc
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

For straight whiskies go to Dunker's Saloon, 2O0-21O N. 2Oth street, between 2d and 3rd avenues. Our leading brands: Sam Clay, Paris Club, Peacock, @1.oO per quart.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

Nettie to some one in the audience, "an bring your stick. Dis man Is tellin' a lie on me-
 This woman is crazy" said the judge.
 'T ain't crazy" said Kettle. '1 ain't ben ter Tuscaloosa for twenty years"
 "I will nol pros the case" said the judge. "and you had better take out a writ of lunacy before Judge Porter"
 "Yes, sir. There's an application pond ing now" said the prosecutor.
 "Gwfne to take me befo' dat crazy iedse." yelled Nettie Mot much. I'se hear an Ise gwine ter plead befo' Jedge Feagin. He knows Tse CT. lady. Don't you, jedge?"
 ''Lock her up," satd the judge. 'shes as crazy as a golf fiend'
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
> &v{e's 2vte\e 9raeedles <
RY FRANK HARVEY MILLER.

very rude and vulger person and had madeSthe attack with the hatchet without previously asking permission. Moreover, he did not believe that Nettie had taken out a carpenters license and had no right to attack with hatchet, as she did not belong to the Free and Independent Or der of Red Men.
 'Dat's mans lying, jedge" yelled Net tie at the top of her voice. 'I never said a word.''
 "She did hit the woman with hatch et," said the prosecutor.
 'Co- --.,nd here, old woman" yelled
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Pictures a Third off

Said last week "a third off" but it rained Monday so much that it kept picture-lovers away. We repeat the chance and if the sun shines today, we ought to sell all those re- duced.
 Some damaged ones are half what they were. But they are not damaged half.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

I am nearly dead now from eating his fare"
 He's dead beat, judge" exclaimed the prosecutor. "It's wonder he didn't die from over-eating"
 Judge" said the defendant, "how can an underfed man over-eat?'
 You seem to be pleading failure of consideration" said the judge. "As I understand the matter this is not a civil suit for the value of the board, but a rude suit to put you in Jail for a crime"
 Judge" said the defendant "I believe I would fare well in jail compared to what this man gave me to eat"
 "The time has not yet come to say farewell,' said the judge. Proceed with the testimony
 Here the alleged employer took the stand and swore that he never employed the defendant and did not write the let ter to the landlord. That the defendant never had worked for him, though he thought he must be good worker to have worked the landlord.
 ''The laborer is worthy of his hire," said the judge. ''As agriculture seems to be your forte, having worked the land lord so successfully. I will let you work on the streets while. You need not worry about your board. You will have one to sleep on and when you cat hope you can then say fare well"
 Judge" said the defendant. q sure did have a letter of introduction to that employer and he promised me work, but let me work"
 "Well, 1 will call a halt on these kinds
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
l2.OO Oak Dressers 5000.

This February Furniture Sale past many special things arrived from the different furniture manufacturers and placed sale without papers. MoraE Come for what want don't wait for be advertised Here's a
 S200 Dessers So00FrenCh beve plate mirror 2ox24 nches well fnhod most suitable for boys girls worth SIP O. sale price 500
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
Tapestry Brussels 6OC
 WiltOnS at LOO

Don't forget that in the Feb. ruary Furniture Sale Carpets and Rugs are included, and at prices away under what you are obliged to pay elsewhere-all prices in. clude making, laying, and lining. The patterns are not only desirable but are fresh and attractive. The quality is the best of it's kind.
The age-herald., 1901-02-26
OtCh Lace, Gimpan OVerWOrk Edge
'Price=Hurt' Neckwear Told of Again.

Last week told of special lot of Ne<wearwe sold haf would have sold a but Monday nement Frankly said about it.
 It's only little dingy little soied handling but the selling the neWear You might have three times and would have looked about the price there's nogettng full for atho the qualities excellent"
 To even the whole we put in few spc span prices:
 Neciwear worth O5c for l5c NeclWear S150 for 36c NecUea worth up S250 for 50c
The age-herald., 1901-02-26

NOtAiOA PupSAS PA 2-17-1 mo-sun-tu-thuf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-24
CITY CHAT

Knox hats at Lloyd's.
Hawes-$S hat at Lloyd's.
Longley 50 hat at Los DIS.
Steel ranges at WiIcher's.
Buy home of Reidy Bros
For insurance, E. j. Burns.
Morning Light scent cigar.
Grapes Is cents st Weckers.
Homes for sale. A. Rush G. Co.
List your property with Reidy Bros.
Dunlap hats at the toggery shop.
]. L. hawthorne, dentist, Star
jck.
Best -four on earth only S1.O5 at
Wecbel's.
Amber coffee 20 cents per pound at
Wee kers.
DIR. II. G. Trent. dentist. 1924 Sec.
ond avenue.
A Rash &c Co., room 6. Buford
blook-resl estate.
New York grapes only IS cents pei
b sskes at WeckePs.
We have the best soft coal you ever
Faw. Try it. Carts. Mueller & Sons.
'Phone ISL
Z. G. Eberhart, reliable piano tuner
Prone 1471 Black Residence, 1921
Twentieth street.
William SteDgel was ye ,terday af
terDoOn removed in the ambulance Il
st. Authony's hospital
Trinity guild will meet at 2:3O to
morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs
III p. Caster on sixth avenue.
All kinds Of mattresses renovated