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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
a Sensible Verdict.

Some time ago the New York World
printed a story telling how a woman
had induced a young German to give
her nearly the last dollar he had in
the world promising in return to give
him a lucrative position as a teacher
in her school. The woman failed to
keep her promise, and the victim, hav-
ing reached the end of his resources,
committed suicide.
The woman brought suit against the
World for libel, and the case was tried
and submitted to a jury a few days
ago, with the result that a verdict for
the defendant was returned within five
minutes after the Jurors had left the
court room.
Not only was verdict rendered for
the defendant, but the judge awarded
the World an extra allowance of $500,
besides the regular costs of the action.
In the trial of the case the World
pleaded justification, and brought for
ward a large number of witnesses who
swore that they had been defraudod
by the woman in a similar way
The time was when the average jury
was disposed to make newspaper pay
heavy damages in libel cases on al
most any sort of pretext, but there has
been a marked change in this respect
in the last few years.
Juries are now beginning to realize
that newspapers are the safeguards of
the nation, and to look to them for the
exposure of frauds of every kind that
threaten the public welfare.
A verdict like this is healthy sign.
Those who go beyond the pale of the
law must expect to be exposed, and
the sooner they realize the fact the
| better it will be for them
Newspapers will continue to expose
frauds, and if juries will do their duty
when ev1,-doers, who manage to get
| through the meshes of the law, turn
about and bring suit for damaged rep
utatinn all will he we'll
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
SAYINGS and DOIhGS

Consul W Ldman-s -SucceEsor.
The new consul general to Hongkong.
W. A. Rublee, is a tall, athletic-look-
ing young man who is apt to impress
strangers as one whom it might be
unpleasant to trifle with. Mr.. Rublee
viii not be stranger to his
new work. He served four years as
consul general at Prague during the
administration of President Harrison.
His able management of the office won
for him high commentator from the
state department. His reports were
considered models of Information.
clearness and style.
He has the good fortune to possess
a newspaper training. His father was
for many years the editor of the Mil
waukee Sentinel, and the son has had
eight years experience as an editorial
writer. This training has given him
an especially good insight into inter
national affairs and will be of much
assistance to him in preparing his re-
ports. Mr.. Rublee is now 40 years OF
age. He graduated from Harvard and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
An Actors Child.

Miss Louise Drew, whose debut in
the part of Betty Taylor in Richard
CarveP' has immensely pleased her
father, John Drew, belongs to the
third generation of the family which
has furnished SO many distinguished
members to the theatrical profession.
Her grandmother, the late Mrs. John
Drew, was known as the mother OF
the American stage" Miss Drew has
just completed her twentieth year.
She made her bow in society last fall
at her fathers home in Philadelphia.
At that time there was given in her
honor a reception at which nearly
1000 persons were present. The
charming actress was not wholly new
to the stage when she made her essay
in Richard Carvel.' She had once
before appeared in a minor part This
was about year ago, while her father
was playing The Tyranny of Tears"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

From the London Telegraph: The
late Professor Shuttleworth of London
was particularly fond Of telling how,
when he once acted as locum tenens in
Devonshire, he had to proclaim the
banns of marriage of a young yokel
and village maid. A fortnight later
the young swain called ut the profess
sors lodgings.
You put up the banns for u.e?" he
said.
Yes, 1 remember" replied Mr.. Shut
tleworth.
WELL inquired the yokel, has it
got to go on?"
What do you mean?" asked the
professor. Are you tired OF the grip
NO. was the unexpected answer.
but like her sister BETTER
''Oh, if the original girl doesn t
mind, you can marry her sister,
But should l have to be called
again.
certainly, that's necessary" an
swered Mr.. Shuttleworth
But should 1 have to pay again?"
Eyes, it would cost you three and
sixpence.
"Oh, would it?" rejoined the yokel
after reflection. ''Then I'll let it re-
main as it is" and he did.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
TIE Stare FlosDer Question.

Another state is in the throes of
agitation over the question of adopt
ing a floral emblem. The legislature,
people, and press of Massachusetts are
divided as between the trailing ar
butuS or mayfower, the adoption of
which is provided for in a bill intro
duced in the house a year ago, and the
blue flag, known as flag lily and flower
de luce, and to the botanists as Iris
versicolor.
The friends of the mayf1ower urge
that it is emblematic of the past his
tory of the state, it's resources and
future promise, and that it lends itself
to artistic use in architecture. The
opponents make answer that the may
flower, which is not a May flower but
an April flower, has no association
whatever with the Pilgrim vessel of
that name, as the plant does not grow
in England and consequently the vessel
could not have been named for it, and
that as there are several plants in Mas
sachusetts known as mayhowerS the
arbutus could not have been named
for the vessel. AS to the resources
and future promise of the common
wealth, they do not see how they can
be characterized by flower which is
so poorly adapted to the soil of the old
Bay State, that it is now on the verge
of extinction. AS to the artistic use
of the flower in architecture, they are
certainly right in saying that it's small
and commonplace shape forbids it.
The native blue flag, on the other
hand, is the most beautiful of the wild
lily family. 1t grows everywhere and
blooms profusesy. 1t cannot be exter-
minated by picking, while florists can
produce it at any season of the year,
whereas the mayfiower cannot be cul-
tivated. Moreover, its leaves are lika
the drawn sword in the state emblem,
its color is that of the flag of Bunker
Hill and the old frigate Constitution,
and for the purpose of decoration and
artistic treatment it cannot be sur
passed. There is only one danger
which oonfronts the advocates of the
blue flag. The fleur de lis was the
monarchical emblem of France. AT
the proper time the aunties of Boston
will muster in force against it's adop-
ton upon the ground it will commit
the state to monarchism.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
Current Topics
a Veteran RoiIrooder.
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Forty-two years of continuous serv-
ice with one railroad is not a common
record. When it includes such impor-
tant posts as have been held by
Charles E. Perkins, retiring president
of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
system, 1T marks a man of command
ing ability and power. 1t was from
the inconspicuous position of a rail-
road clerk at far western town that
Mr.. Perkins rose to the head of one
of the greatest railroad systems in the
world. 1t took him but little more
than twenty years to climb from the
bottom to the Hottest height, but dur
ing that period he passed through all
the grades. He earned promotion on
merit, and when he became the chief
of the Burlington he had broad
knowledge of every department of the
complicated business Of railroading.
As cashier, secretary and treasurer he
learned the intricacieS of office work
and the principles of financing. AS
superintendent and general manager
he came to know perfectly everything
from coupling pin to a fast express
with minuteness that made him
commander of every situation in a
business full of emergencies and of en-
barrassing problems. The knowledge
OF both sides of the business fitted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
WHY WILLIE wANDERED.

Lady-Why are you wandering
around the country. should like to
know, instead of staying at home and
taking care of your family?
Tramp-You see, mum, my wife had
a very good servant girl, a regular
jewel. mum.
That doesn't seem possible"
There never was but one perfect
girl. and my wife had her, num-
Mercy! What lucky woman."
Yes, mum, so my wife often said.
But you see. mum, the girl didn't like
me-
She didn't"
mo, mum. She said my wife would
have to discharge her or me. and she
discharged me-"
"Oh. I see. Here's some money
New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
TT BLEW UP.

Meeting his chief in the companion
way, the ordinary pirate, although la
boring under the intensest excitement.
saluted:
II have the honor to inform you.
SIR" said he. that the magazine has
gone up."
THE powder magazine, you doubt
less mean?" said the captain.
mo. The magazine in which the
story Of our adventures is running"
The captain paled. For a moment he
thought of shouting hoarsely to his
men to clear away the boats, but this
would obviously avail nothing. They
must all perish.-Detroit Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
FIRM AS ADAMANT.

1t was before the fall.
ADAM said our first mother in a
serious tone. I'VE certainly are living
beyond our means
That's exactly my own opinion,
little woman" said the father of his
kind. And what do you propose to
do about it?''
I'VE must economize,' said the uni
versal mother.
YES" said Adam, 1--WE must, and l
am ready to second anything you sug-
gest- But wait. There is one item of
expenditure that positively must be
excepted from the pruning shears"
And what is that?"
Il will not" said Adam. with a
strong emphasis. 81 will not have our
laundry bills cut downi'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
HE REVERSED.

Why, what's the matter, daughter?
Been married but a brief month and
weeping so bitterly! Tell me what is
the trouble. Surely you and Jack have
MT quarreled already, have your
mo, mamma"
And he hasn't gone away and left
you. I'm sure
"Oh, no, mamma! Jack wouldn't be
quite as mean as that"
Then what in the world can have
happened to make you SO miserable?
Is Jack in trouble mean, has he met
with any reverses? ?"
Yes. mamma, that's it, His re-
verses. When he was counting me he
never left the house till II O'Clock or
after and now he's reversed that rule
and never comes home till about that
time. Dispatch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
LITTLE JOKELETs.
A Feline Slap.

Tess-It's quite likely that my uncls
will leave me quite fortune He's dy-
ing, you know.
Jess-Oh, isn't that distressing?
Tess-Er-yes, do feel sorry for the
poor old
Jess-Nonsense! I was sympathiz-
ing with you, dear. To think that all
this wealth should come to you when
it's almost too late to do you any good
philadelphia Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
EIRRIDGE G. HANECY

Peoria convention which nominated
Governor Yates Born on farm In
Dodge county, Wisconsin, fifty years
ago, he came to Chicago in 1869 and
secured a position as clerk with Field,
Letter & Co., and later was a sales
man in the establishment of John ".
Farwell & Co. He began reading law
and was admitted to the bar in 1874.
in 1898 he was elected Circuit Court
judge and in June, 1897 was reelected.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
For nIoi.t Hands.

Girls who are troubled with moist.
clammy hands should use a plentiful
supply of borax in the washing water.
busting afterwards with boracic acid
powder or with the best borated tai
cum powder. Old gloves worn at night
are sometimes successful in whitening
and softening rough hands; oatmeal
water allowed to dry on the hands is
also an excellent bleacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
coffose of Peter fbe G-eaf.

Inc cottage where Peter the Great
dwelt when he was learning the trade
of shipbuilding in Zaarndam, Holland.
still exists, though somewhat dilapl-
dated. 1t contains the rude furniture
which the great Peter used-a bed
stead. table and two chairs. 1t is en-
cased in a building erected for the
nurnose and over the mantel is a tab
LET erected by Alexander of Russia In
1914.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
1t Was Too Long.

II think I'll have to read that new
novel; they say it's fine. Have you
read it?"
mo; 1 am afraid it's too long. My
wife bought a copy yesterday and she
only got half way through it while
waiting for her change. ''-Philadelphia
Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

1t has been demonstrated that the
date palm can be profitably grown in
Arizona and northern Mexico. 1t is
also held that the tendency of this
tree to flourish in soil where other
plants would not prosper Will event
ually make date culture an important
industry in the Southwest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

A youth sought to be married in
Wilson county, North Carolina, but
was denied permission on the ground
that he was not of age. He then pro-
duced this letter of consent from his
father: You may marry this boy to
any female, regardless of age. color or
nationality"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
1T RETURNED.

AR. LIE Jecks-Well, Miss Co1dcash,
suppose you received a good many
birthday cards?
Miss Coldcash (sweetly)-Oh, yes;
and there was one particularly dainty
and artistic. I am sure it came from
you
Mr. LIE Jecks acknowledgements
makes you think so?
Miss Coldcash-Because I sent it to
you on your last birthday.-Tit-Bits-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
= u,omon in London.

Miss Kathleen Haydn Green, daugh-
ter of London's lord mayor, is writ
er of very promising verse She has
lust been elected vice president OF
the Society of Women Journalists OF
London
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
Held Her Tight.

Gunner-Ffnery and fortune and
beauty, She is your opportunity.
notice that you hold her very tight
when skating.
Geyer-Yes, experience has taught
me never to let an opportunity Slip
Philadelphia Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
Mayor of Cbrnofosvn.'

Sam Moy, Mayor of Chinatown"
who was missing for several days,
made his appearance in Chicago the
other morning. He had been visiting
his brother celestials at Kansas City
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

She-Here We have been married
nearly three months and L have not
shown you what / can cook.
He-For heavens sake, are you tired
of me already?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
as TIE WORLD
r EVOLVES
For Mayor of cbicoso.

Elbridge G. Hanecy, republican
nominee for mayor of Chicago. is
judge of the Circuit Court of Cook
county. He was a candidate for the
gubernatoriaI nomination at the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
After the Consultation.

matter with anything?
Head consulting physician-My dear
sir, do you suppose that if we know
what was the matter with you we
would have decided to hold postmor-
tenn ?-Harper's Bazaar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
rrcxLE CLIMATE.

Il got my cutter down yesterday"
Did you rider" Nop-dusted it, and
nut It back-"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

The devil never misses the church
business meeting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
She Worried.

Nipp-My wife worried all last weeh
for fear l should die.
Tuck-Were you sick?
Nipp-No, but my life insurance pol
icy ran out and it was several days be-
fore got it overwhelmingly
Evening Bulletin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
A THRIFTY DOCTOR.

Friend-But. doctor. why do you car
~ two umbrellas?
Doctor-One is brand-new and
wanted to spare 1t as long as possible
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

Mercutio-Hammond considers him.
self a great theatrical light
Damon-That's right About as light
as 1 ever saw on the stage-Roston
Transcript
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23

Mrs. wiggles-Does your husband
have "den?"
Mrs. Wagxfes-No he roars all over
the house.-scmerville Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-23
CHARLES E. PERKINS.

him peculiarly well for the position
OF president, in which comprehensive
knowledge makes for effectiveness.
Evening star., 1901-12-05
Divorce Granted.

Justice Bradley has granted a divorce to
Hannah Elizabeth Ann WEIGH from Sebas-
tian Weieh because Of the alleged habitual
drunkenness Of the defendant
Evening star., 1901-12-05
CLOSING MEETING HELD.
Southern Relief Society Elects Omeers
for Ensutnx Year.

The closing meeting OF the Southern Re
lief Society for the year 1901 was held
Tuesday In Confederate Veterans Hall.
llth and E streets northwest Miss vir-
gfnia Miller. the president presiding Re-
ports for the year showed a great amount
or work done and a goodly sum in the
treasury.
Two important things connected with
this meeting claimed attention. TO the ex-
causion of other business. These were the
coming annual southern charity ball and
the election OF officers for the year 1902
Everything tending toward the success of
the ball has been done. so far as the power
of the present officers permit Miss yir-
gtnia Miller. who has served the society so
faithfully and acceptably, declined renomi-
nation, and Mrs. Charles b. Howrey wife
OF Judge Howrey OF the Court OF Claims
was chosen to succeed her. The officers
elected are: Mrs. Charles b. Howrey, pres
Afdent; Mrs. Rust-Smith Mrs. Kate Kearny
Henry, Mrs. Archibald Young and Mrs H
Taplin, vice presidents: Mrs. II. A. Gilien-
water. recording secretary; Mrs. s. Sprigg
Belt, corresponding secretary: Mrs. c. ID.
Merwin. treasurer; Mrs. Greenwood Stan
ley, historian.
Executive committee-Mrs John T Cal
laghan. chairman: Mrs. Teneycke Mrs F.
N. Gadsden, Mrs. c. II. Fred. Mrs. ]. w.
Drew.
Relief committee-Mrs. Drury c. Ludlow
chairman: Miss Washington, Miss Donnan
Miss Amelia jackson and Mrs ]. w
Young.
Evening star., 1901-12-05
Music, Recftations and a Dance.

An entertainment, which wound up with
hop, was given at McCauley's Hall last
night by the Patriotic Order of Sons OF
America, Washington Camp, No. 4. assist
ed by the Ladies' Auxiliary. Camp, No. T.
1t was well attended by the members ana
their friends
Mr.. F. W. Alexander, the national dep
uty OF the order, made a few remarks on
the benefits and purposes OF the organiza-
tion.
The program carried out during the even
ing was as follows: Piano SOLO Mrs Es-
tella Christmond: recitation, Miss Lulu
Brown; musical trio, Master Fred and VIII
Mehler, and Mr.. Spottswood; recitation,
Miss Alberta Van Ness King; song and
dance, La Petite Alma; recitation, Miss
Julia Linton; song. Miss Media Potters;
recitation, Miss Esteila Murray; piano solo,
Miss Naoma Braoburn: song. Miss Marie
Johnson; Creole Sue, Mrs. Fredell and
Marie Johnson; piano solo, Miss Ola
Praither; fancy dancing, by scholars or
Mrs Estella Christmond.
Evening star., 1901-12-05

1000 YARDS FANCY DRESS GIN
NEAT LINE CHECKS. PLAIDS
AND FANCY PATTERNS; REG
CLAR 7lzc- VALUE, FOR, PER
Evening star., 1901-12-05
MAR RIED,

0FFMAN-TH0MPSON On December s. 1901
at the residence OF the brides uncle. DIR. ]. j.
Purman. 14S5 Chaplin street, by DR. $. N.
Newman. Lieutenant GEORGE NJ. HOFFMAN,
Corps OF Engineers, United States army, and
Miss RUTH THOMPSON.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
FUNDAMENTALS"

With the reopening of the Jacques on Monday evening comes Human Hearts," a play which has made good ment of its coming is a guarantee of pleasure to show goers. The play tells the story of a murder and shows the ease with which circumstantial eyi- dence can be twisted around by unprin- cipled schemers and an innocent man made to suffer for the wrongdoings of another. Tom Logan, a dweller in a small village in the heart of the Ar kansas hills, falls in love with and marries an adventures. who, when she tires of him. with the assistance of a former lover. succeeds in fastening the crime of parricide upon their hap less victim. He is convicted and sen fenced to life Imprisonment on manu- factured evidence. and might spend the rest of his days in prison were it not for the fact that tramp, who had wit messed the murder, finally turns up and clears him by his belated evidence. Human Hearts" is said to be play of strong interest enlivened by plenty of true wholesome comedy and a drama we'll worthy of the attention of the most critical It is being presented under the management of W. E. Nanke- vile, who promises a worthy setting and a first class company. The sale of seats opens tomorrow at the regu- lar popular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
ANNIE EVA FAY

Considerable interest is being shown in the engagement of Miss. Annie Eva Fay, at Poli's all next week because of the marvellous impression she made last season with her astounding feats of second sight. One wonders how she manages to accomplish such stupen- dous things. and while she herself does not attempt to explain the unexplain- able. she succeeds in making it clear that she has a sixth sense which en- ab1es her to discover things that are hidden to the ordinary mortal. The exhibitions she gives are of surpass- ing interest even to skeptics, and it is something that no one has ever yet succeeded in giving an explanation of how she sees things known only to the person who puts questions to her. Un- doubtedly, after her first exhibition on Monday evening. Miss Fay will again be the talk of the town as she was last season Seats go on sale to-mor- row.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-06
ARIZONA BOY SHERIFF.
Fourteen-Year-OId Lad Who HE'S Made Several Wonderful
 Arrests.

There is a true, old-fashioned dime novel boy living out in Arizona. He makes the most wonderful arrests, and is known all around that locality aa the youngest officer of the peace in the United States. He lives at Congress. and is Richard Boscha, the 14-year-old son of Deputy Sheriff Boscha, who has been deputy sheriff of Yavapal county, Ariz., for 20 years. and is a very fearless and worthy officer, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Richard is a small boy for his age, but he inherits the fearlessness of his father. He has deep black hair and eyes and his face is most intelligent Not long ago he came to Phoenix, bringing with him the 16-year-old son of a county officer who had fallen so deeply in love with the ssCoontown 400'' ization. When the young peace off, cer was asked whether the young man was glad to go back home, he smiled and said:
 "No; he did not want to come, but there was no way out of it for him."
 Young MT. Boscha's abilities as an officer of the peace first came into no- tice about a year ago by the arrest of a Mexican for whom the officers had been looking for a long time. He and another Mexican had fought a duel because of their mutual love of pret- ty Mexican girl, and the duel was in- tended Ito be deadly. One of the duel ists was wounded and the other left the country. Officers hunted every where for him, but he could not be found.
 Some months afterward Richard Bosfha, then only 13 years of age, found the duelist and at the point of a gun took him into caInp.