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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
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Colorado Read Uses Automatfc Device
to Dlscour.ss Bold Bandits.
The Rio Grande railroad in Colo
RADIO, has equipped its locomotives
with a novel train rc5ber killing de-
vice. 1t is a means of playing scald-
ing water and steam over the bandits.
There is an extra piece of steel pipe
running up from the bottom of the
boiler to the back of the engine cab,
where it is fiattened out fan-shaped,
the angle of the fan embracing the
front. top and sides of the blind bag
gage and express Another device
of practically the same kind covers
the front, top and sides of the locomo-
tive itself. Other engines have a steam
pipe and hose just back of the engin-
eer. where it is handy to grab quickly.
Down near the floor of the cab in sew
eral places, where they can be reached
easily, are little innocent looking but
tons that connect with an air valve to
the steam pipe. In less time than it
takes to tell it, the engineer or fire.
man can touch button and send
back over the coal pile in the tender
the hottest jet of water that any rob-
Der ever saw. The boilers carry
pressure of about 225 pounds, so the
water near the bottom of the crown
sheet will be at least at the boiling
point The amount of execution one
of the cookers" as they are called.
can do in a few seconds is frightful.
Should four or six robbers get on the
front or top of the blind baggage and
make hostile demonstration toward
the engineer they can be disposed OF
quickly. A slight stream will make
it SO hot in the neighborhood that
they will be glad to get off. At the
same time it will fill the air with
steam, so that shooting at the engin-
eer or fireman will be out of the ques-
ton. 1t will be impossible to tell the
direction, except the way to jump.
Only once since their installation have
the new machines been put to test, and
that was several weeks ago in the
Grand canyon, when several tramps
threatened to take charge of freight
train and bully the crew into submits
sion to their wishes. They got the
conductor and brakeman "buffaloed"
back about dozen car lengths, and
then started toward the. engineer to
make him dig up" some coin. But
the fireman had seen the whole per-
Torrance and tipped off the affair to
the engineer who turned On a small
stream and slowed up to see the fun.
The white mist had no sooner struck
the noboes than they made a dive off
the tops of the cars. The two fellows
with guns who were back with the
conductor and brakeman, worked their
way ahead to see what caused all the
excitement, when they got few stray
splashes of hot water il the face and
also jumped.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
rnr LrARNEp ASTRONOMER.


knew a learned astronomer
Who all things earthly spurned,
And wandered through this pleasant land
With countenance upturned-
From early youth his habits were
To hold aloof from men;
He thought this old worlds happenings
But little worth his ken.
He saw no wonders in the trees
Or I'm the waving grass
He never thought it worth his while
To WOO a pretty lass
And not a whit this good man cared
For potentate or pope.
To him the greatest man was he
Who made the telescope
But sun and moon arose and set
Precisely when he said:
He knew whence each comet came
And where each comet fled;
And for his plan to wipe the spots
From off the glorious sun,
Among the brethren of his flk
He much renown had won
This good soul died and went on high,
But much to his concern
He found the knowledge cleaned while
here
Left nothing more to learn
With telescope, from Ger a cloud,
He now peers down to earth,
And finds out strange and wondrous
things
About his place of birth.
The Baltimore Sun.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

No other country is SO prodigally
endowed with navigable rivers as
Russia The rivers of Russia have
their sources within a comparatively
few miles of each other, all OF the
great streams rising within the area
Of the broad plateau of the north, SO
that it was no difficult feat to con-
meet the headwaters of the numerous
rivers. The construction of less than
400 miles of actual canals, made it
possible to travel by barge from Arch
angel on the Arctic, to Astrakan on
the Caspian, distance of more than
5000 miles, from ST. Petersburg to the
foot of the Urals, and from the Baltic
to the Black Sea by three distinct
routes, to say nothing of Moscow and
numerous other inland cities which
were brought into direct water COM
munication with all parts of the en-
Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

The acquisition of the Philippines
has begun to familiarize the American
public with many of the odd wares
that archipelago, says the New York
Evening Post. No part of this world
is richer in shells, especially of the
pearl and mother of pearl variety. For
centuries there has been a steady flow
of the latter to China, where they are
used in enormous quantities for
household decorations. Outside OF
these shells are others almost as use
full. One variety, a sea couch, is cut
through obliquely and according to
the angle of the saw the resulting seq
plate, cup, or bowl. After cutting they
are cleaned and polished, making a
handsome object. 1t looks like colored
porcelain, but is far tougher and
stronger. A shell spoon or bowl can
be dropped without danger of break
ing and will withstand hot water and
cold as well as wood. Another variety
Of shell is employed for buttons. The
turbinates are the fayorites. They
range through a hundred colors and
patterns and take very high gloss.
When cut by the natives beauty of
surface rather than of outline ap-
pears to be the main object. The most
popular shape is oblong. Next to this
is an oval, and then follow such fig
ures as the rounded triangle, which
with eyelets are retailed in Manila for
1--WE cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

That the alchemist's dream Of a ma
gic lamp which never goes out will
shortly be realized is indicated by some
remarkable experiments lately made
by Washington scientists, says a capt.
tai correspondent in the New York
Times Some months ago Secretary
Langley of the Smithsonian institution
recsived from Europe a mysterious lit
tie box, which he took to the dark room
OF his astro-physical observatory, and
there opened in the presence of several
Eavants invited to inspect the valuable
contents The removal of the lid re-
vealed two small cylinders of straw
board agiow from what appeared to be
fire, hidden within. Inside these wrap
rings were discovered two dramatically
sealed phials-about the size of your
little hnaer-from which issued an IN
ceasing greenish-white light, which
gave the surrounding packages a pc
culiar glow. like that from x rays.
These phials had remained hidden
from light at least two months before
they had been opened Brought to
the light, one was seen to contain a
white, starch-like powder, finely pull
verified; the other a similar substance.
broken up into little cubes about a
tenth of an inch in dimension. Re
turned to the darkness both bodies
continued to glow sufficiently bright
for page, held nearly, to be easily
read thereby. Yet the glass of the
containing bottles was cold. ASKED
what the mysterious phials contained.
the admiring scientists explained that
the precious substance was "radium,"
a mineral lately discovered by Nine.
Sklodowska Curie, a Polish chemist.
studying in Paris. Nine Curie found
rad1um to be contained, as a supposed
1mpurity. in the salts of another min
eral known as uranium Chemists
have thrown it away for years, never
dreaming that it was destined to be-
come one of the most valuable miner
ais known to science. Radium, with
Its mysterious source of light, emits
two distinct sets of raps; one like those
of ordinary daylight; the other like x
rays. T. w. Smillee, in charge of the
Sm1thsonian's Photographic depart
ment, was given for examination the
two phials of radium, each containing
about a dram of the powder He took
them to his dark room and there made
a series of interesting experiments
which demonstrated that the substance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

The late Charles Spurgeon was fond
Of recording the following incident:
While he was leaving the tabernacle
after a sermon one Sunday a man
approached him and, addressing him
by name. shook his hand warmly. 81
see." said he, that you have forgot
ten me, sir; and yet you once did me
the greatest service that one man can
do another" "And what service was
that?" asked Sturgeon. You buried
nv wife, SIR responded the stranger,
his ewes suffused with tears.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
HIS REPUTATION cAPsIzED.
Sir william White Deposed Because
Royal Yacht Proved Cranky.

sir william White Deposed Because
Royal Yacht Proved Cranky.
Information has come to the naval
intelligence Office that England's most
famous ship designer, after years or
conspicuous service, covering period
of greatest naval development, has
been removed from Office because OF
some mistakes made by his subord1-
mates, which have caused much discus
sion both in naval circles and the
royal family in the last six months.
Battle ships, armored cruisers. fleet
torpedo boats and other types of war
ships had been successfully designed
and constructed under his direction.
and no serious fault or flaw discovered
in any of them could be attributed to
poor design. Probably no naval archi-
tect was more widely known that Sir
William White, the British chief con-
structor, an official with high rank and
large pay, but in the latter part of his
career troubles came upon him in the
simple design of a royal yacht Sew
eral months ago the 100000 yacht
built for the queen capsized at her dock
because of want of proper distribution
of weights, and calculations made
showed that gross carelessneSs had
been displayed in her design, which
resulted in her being topheavy and al
together unsafe. British officials were
shocked that such an accident could
occur to a vessel built for royal per-
sons, and all the blame was at once
placed on the chief constructor. He
was held responsible for the lack of
proper attention being given the plans
that led to a vessel being built that
would turn over alongside her pier, es-
pecially in the case of a ship that
should be more seaworthy and safe
than, perhaps, any other built for
service. The injuries to the yacht re-
ceived in capsizing rendered her unfit
for further consideration. Sir William
was at once detached from service
and recently it has been decided TIC
place some one else at the head of the
construction department In the Brit
ish service the construction corps has
already been antagonized by the line
contingent, and while seniority in pro
motion is recognized the chief con
structor is usually taken from civil
life, and has come. in the past, from
some of the great shipbuilding yards
of the country. Mr.. Watts. one of the
famous designers of the Armstrong;
has been rendered the Office of chic
constructor, and will probably be thu
successor to Sir William Mr.. Watts
present salary is said to be much large
than he would receive in the con
struction corps of the British navy. bu
! the honor attached to the position L
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
TESTED WITH SALT.
How Apache Chief Selected WARRIOR
for Hard Campaigns.

How an Apache Chief Seie cited Warrior
for = Hard Campaigns.
In the early days of Union Pacific
railroading, Victoria, Mana and the
present Geronimo, the three chiefs OF
the Arizona Apaches, with 100 OF the
best bucks, came through to Green
River, Wyo. They had heard of the
heap wagon and no hoss'' and had
come to stop the train. They made
1asso of rawhide and fifty men on each
side held on to the rope as the freight
came down the Wasatch divide. The
engine driver saw, when several
miles away, what the Indians were UP
to, SO he whistled "off brakes and
opening his throttle let her loose. Ths
cowcatcher struck the rope and hurled
the Indians in all directions, literally
tearing them to pieces, headless, arm
less and legless. The three chiefs went
south to their cactus plants much
crestfallen. Before they selected these
men the old Chief Victoria had them
all eat piece of rock salt about as big
as a pecan, run swiftly about LOG
yards, sit down on a rock or log and
cross their legs. Then he watched the
vibration of the feet which were cross
ed. The feet which vibrated the
longest strokes he declined to accept
for a severe duty or dangerous trip.
or for one that was at all hazardous
But he accepted the feet which vibrat-
ed short, distinct and regular strokes
Now, what did that old chief know
about pulsation of the arterial system
or of heart action, and, indeed, about
salt in the system? I have lived near
to Indian reservations and have had
occasion often to survey over their
lands for railroads and other objects,
and since this salt controversy i have
wondered where old Victoria got his
idea. Is not the child of the sage
brush plains better posted than his
paleface brother?-New York Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
Probate Courts. Technical Task.

Some time ago Anthony Holland
and wife, highly respected residents
of Tallahatchie county, Mississippi.
were found dead in a wood near their
home. They were a most devoted
couple and the conclusion arrived at
was that Mrs Holland was accident
ally shot, Mr.. Holland through grief
committing suicide with the remain
ing barrel of the shotgun which he
carried The estate was settled on the
basis of this supposition, but on APP
peal to the courts it was shown that
when the bodies were found that OF
the wife was still warm, while MI.
Hollands was cold Therefore the Wo-
man must have survived her husband
and the court SO decided
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
~I think it can be arranged"

Bryon county and have had and have
considerable influence in determining
candidates and policies What / want
is more power-not money. I think
see evidences on the part of some of my
former colleagues to curtail my influ-
ence. In which event 1 must protect
myself. If your husband will give me
control of his candidacy and the assur-
ance that shall handle the patronage
of the district in case of his election.
will put him in congress. OF course.
it will cost great deal of money
more because all the boys know he has
got it.
Il think 1t can be arranged" said
Mrs. Comstock. MIR. Comstock has
no political ambition and am certain
that he would consider the placing of
the offices as a source of annoyance
and embarrassment" So it was ar
ranged.
The other politicians at once detect
ed Fox's game and made a night to
keep the county from electing Com
stock delegation This complicated
matters and Fox and Mrs Comstock
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

Within the precincts of Mount Yer
non, the beautiful estate once occu-
pied by George Washington, and now
preserved by the nation in his mem
DRY, are three spots where the first
president has been buried The tomb
which is now pointed out to visitors
as containing the remains of Wash
ington is not that in which his body
was laid on the date of his burial, Dec.
10, 1799 Twice since then the coffin
has been moved, but never away from
Mount Vernon
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

Queen Victoria was profoundly re-
ligious She believed in the efficacy of
prayer. She was a regular Bible read
err, and frequently used a well-worn
Bible that belonged to General Gordon,
and was presented by his sister to the
queen, who acknowledged the gift in
an autograph letter. At the same time
she did not permit her religious con-
victions to influence the subtle intrica-
eies of statecraft.-Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

swindlin< Advertisements In France.
one of the French papers to the eff
feet that the United States govern
ment would pay $4,000 as a dowry
to every white man who would mar
ry an Indian wife and that a tract of
good land would be thrown in. The
bait was tempting and now the inter
ior department has the task before It
of informing these amorous, but OF
course, unmercenary Gauls that they
have been fooled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
Fired by Petroleum Sprays.

Petroleum sprays are used on one of
bhe western lines for lighting the fires
of locomotives. The reservoir for the
oil is mounted on wheels. Compressed
air is used to spray the oil. The air
can be taken from any Westinghouse
receiver or pump. In using the ap-
paratus, the bed of coal is first placed
on the CRATE, and then the jet spray is
ignited and directed on to the coal,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

one that few naval architects would
be willing to decline. A new yacht is
now being built on plans that will in
sure safety under all conditions Sir
William White will receive a pension
and retire from service.-Boston Her
aid
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
being moved over the surface until the
whole is ignited which usually requires
about fifteen minutes.

According to the rabbits, Solomon
had a beard three feet long. AmoHg
the Jews the beard was considered
synonymous with wisdom; the longer
the beard the greater the profundity
of intellect
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

Aid is being sought in the north in
furtherance of plan to assist the ne
groes in many places in the black belt
of the south to become land owners,
thus freeing them from the bondage OF
the landlord system, under which too
often, the tenant does not receive
just share OF the product resulting
from his efforts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

The city authorities of Vienna have
condemned the use OF trailing skirts in
public places, on hygienic grounds.
because they sweep up the dyst
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

Corkscrews have sunk more peopls
than cork jackets ~var saved
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

were In constant conference. Com
stock was not much perturbed at first.
as his wife and Fox decided all Ques-
lions. But as the fight waxed warm
er Comstock's exclusiveness began to
tell against him and it became neces-
sary to take the minor politicians to
him, particularly as these men were
being promised divers and sundry fat
from the crib. As Jack Murphy ex-
pressed it:
I'm from Missouri. Show me. /
want to see the old man hisself and
hear him make his spiel"
So Comstock's library was invaded
by a noisy and ill-smelling crew which
put feet on the tables and poisoned
the atmosphere with black cigar
smoke Comstock grew rebellious.
Then Mrs. Comstock gave two or three
dinners that drew from him the only
protest he had ever made to her since
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-07-28
The Clark Road.

The Examiner prints the following
interview with Senator Clark:
Senator Clark of Montana is at the
Palace on his way to Los Angeles to
push the Salt Lake, Los Angeles and
San Pedro railroad enterprise, in which
he is interested, along with Senator
Kearns of Utah, R. c. Kearns OF St.
Louis and Perry Heath OF everywhere.
Despite all reports to the contrary"
said the Senator last night, eve are to
build our railroad between Salt Lake
and Los Angeles 1t will be about TO
miles long. So far we are paying cash
or the work. A bond issue may come
later on. Considerable work is in pro-
gress. In Nevada 900 men are grad
ing sixty miles of roadbed in the dis
trict known as the Meadow Valley
wash. This is some forty miles west
OF the Utah line. The sixty miles being
graded run almost south toward the
California line.
Three surveying parties are at work
in Utah. One party is surveying in the
Tintic district, near Bolter Summit
The two other parties are running Z
line out from Salt Lake by the way o
Garfield Beach, Stockton and the Rusl
valley in Tooele county.
"In California we will soon have sur
veys made through the Cajon and Mo
rongo passes. The latter past is nortl
east of Redlands. Cajon pass is nortl
of San Bernardino, and the Santa F.
already has a road through it. We ar
about ready to begin building out from
Los Angeles to Redlands. Ties an
rails have been ordered and exceptin
in spots the right Of way has been Sc
cured. We hope soon to close con
demnation suits for the remainder c
the right Of way. On the road alread
built between Los Angeles and Sa
Pedro seventy tive-pound rails hav
been put down.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-07-28
G. w. D. Co.

AS for describing the er1ornity OF
these shows. it is beyond our resources
they are simply great, to say the very
least.
Geo. Cowing, Jr. as Lunette is the
first feature on the Midway. He floats
on the air as cork does on water and
is surely a revelation.
We promised to mention no names in
regard to Little Egypt, but from a
standpoint of agility and cleverness the
counterfeit is great
The Juvenile is held down by rag
dolls and toy balloons
Baby krause is certainly par excel
lenoe and Harry Col,n holds down his
Job admirably.
The Coon Town is good, but as we
were not very we'll acquainted with the
youngsters we could not tell them all
when blackened up. We recognized
| the two Werner boys, however. as the
| leading stars
we have given our excuse for keep
| ing mum about the Visions of Art
! Enough it is to say that it is hot stuff ,
| And something which does not ap
pear on the pregnant: In one corner
OF the barn surrounded by horn-toads
frogs and pollywogs, is Lance Deadly
as Bosko. He is billed as coming al
the way from France
With this little write-up we hope tina
all will take in the Midway before i
closes.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-07-28
A New Firm.

Every once in a while a Carsonite
branches out into a new business. This
time it is w. H. Cowan, who opens the
Eagle Meat Market tomorrow morn
ing.
Bill Cowan needs no introduction to
the Carson public, as he has been
here since Carson was placed on the
map. Mr.. Cowan has made arrange
ments to have the best meat that car
be found in the market and asks for a
share Of the public patronage If yor
want fine piece of meat for your din.
ner tomorroy do not fail to give Mr.
Cowan chance to satisfy your hunger
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-07-28
Important Case.

The mandamus proceedings OF {. II.
E. Hardin VS.. County Assessor Guth
rie came up for a hearing before Judge
S. J. Bonniheld Jr. this morning. Dis
trict Attorney Hood appeared as coun-
sci for the Assessor and J. F, Dennis
represented Mr.. Hardin.
The case is one by which the con-
stitutionality OF the revenue law passed
by the last Legislature will be tested.
The specific allegation in the peti-
ton for a writ OF nlandamus fled by
Mr.. Hardin was that the County As
SCISSOR refused to determine the cash
valuation OF twelve head OF yearling
cattle belonging to the petitioner. I'm
der the revenue law the valuation OF
stock cattle OF all ages was fixed by
the State Board OF Assessors at its
meeting in April at S17 per head, In
! compliance with the law, the Assessor
has no power OF fixing the valuation Of
any class OF property whose value ha:
already been determined by the State
| Board
| The contention OF the defense in the
present proceedings will be that fixins
the cash valuation OF the twelve head.
of cattle does not lie with an individ
ual Assessor, he being bound by thu
action of the State Board of Assessors
The plaintiff contends that it is thu
duty of the Assessor to fix valuations
on property in his county, and that tn,
act delegating that authority to tn
State Board Of Assessors unconstitu
tional
The morning session of the cour
was taken up with argument of la,
points, and this was continued at TIL
afternoon session. The case may con
tinue for several days.
The decision in this case viii go di
rect to the constitutionality of the ne,
revenue law and whichever side win
it will be taken to the State Suprem
Court-Silver State.