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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

motives thus equipped. these diagonal
faces would cause sidewise shift of
the engine, which would effectuany
avoid telescoping or rearing AS
protection against rear-end col
lisions, similar guard could be at
tached to the rear car of the train,
or better yet, special car might be
built according to the design illus
trated, in which the guard has per-
manent jointed connection with the
car. Some suitable coupling attach
ment, such as shown could be provid-
ed for use in drilling or switching
this car about.
In the second arrangement it will
be noticed that the guard is provided
with V-shaped impact surface, and
that the guard on the locomotive is
capable of adjustment to the one side
or the other. So that in the event
of an impending collision the engin-
eer may quickly swing the pilot to
one side or the other, thus choosing
the most favorable side for the derail'
ment,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
conrressman Long sim Sick.

Topeka, Sept. 13.-Congressman
Long has taken back set and is laid
up again at Wichita. He was first
taken sick at Waverly three weeks ago
and was confined to his room in Kan
sas City for a week or more. He i'm
proved somewhat in condition, but has
not been able to regain his strength.
He has become worse and has notified
the state committee to send substi-
tute to fill his dates in the Sixth dis
trict. Long had to cancel dates in the
Sixth district when he was sick.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
kinri.in Good Health.

New York, Sept. 15.-There has been
a marked improvement in the kings
health since the coronation, says a
London dispatch TO the Tribune. His
diet is strictly regulated in quantity
and character Those who have seen
and talked with him in Scotland as
sert that he is in better health than for
many years, and his vivacity and
cheerfulness are noticeable. HIS June
illness is now regarded by many as a
blessing in disguise, which may help
to prolong his life for many years
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
One of the Largest Meteorites

Mr.. H. A Ward describes a large
meteorite that exists at Bacubirito on
the Rio Sinaloa. When it was struck
by the plough of a farmer in 1871 he
uncovered enough of it's bright sur
face to convince him that ne had
found silver mine. Mr. Ward dug
down to the solid porphyry rock on
which the meteorite rested, and turn
ed the mas off it's base, finding a
clean depression crushed into the
I0ck. The dimensions of the meteor
lite are: Length 13 feet 1 inch, width
6 feet inches, thickness feet 4
inches. The five largest meteorites
known are, that of Bemdego, Brazil
6 1-S tons); San Gregorio, Mexico,
Q11s tons); Chupaderas, Mexico
us % tons); Anighito, Greenland
(about so tons); Bacubirito (about
so tons).
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Cholera I'm PHILIPPINES.

San Francisco, Sept. 15.-Leiutenant
Colonel NJ. P Maus, who was commits
sioner of public health for the Philip
pines, had entire control of the fight
against the cholera in the islands. He
declares that the disease was brought
to Manila by ships from Hong Kong,
but he thinks the epidemic will die out
before November 1. The chief diff
Guilty was the fatalism of the natives,
and the opposition of the Spanish
friars, who told the natives they did
not have cholera
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Instant Relief from Rheumatism and
NEURALGIA.


Here is case: Mr.. T. Shepherd Of
Whitburn, Sunderland, Ohio, says:
my wife suffered severely from rheu-
matism, and gia. She could not
get one moments rest and was nearly
crazed with pain. Obtained instant re-
lief and a permanent cure by using
the contents of one bottle of st. ia
cobs Oil. Therc is no other remedy in
the world that will do this. The in
Simultaneous effect which st. Jacobs Oil
produces is part of its half century
record" st. Jacobs Oil is sold in %
cts. and so cts. sizes by all druggists.
The words Acts like Magic" Con
quers Pain" which have been used in
connection with st. Jacobs Oil for
more than so years are wonderfully
and truly descriptive.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Perry, o., T., Sept. 11.-Sheriff
George Foster, of Noble county, shot
and killed James Sydon, an attache of
the Buclxsllin Bill Wild West show.
which was in Perry. Sydon is alleged
to have attempted to rob a hotel and
Foster was called to arrest him. Sy-
don pulled gun, but the sheriff fired
first, inflicting fatal wounds. A card
in the mans pocket stated that he was
q member of the miners union at Coal
gate l. T.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Mini.ter PoxelI,. Report.

Washington, Sept 1o.-As was ex-
pected Mr.. Powell, the United States
minister to Hayti, reported promptly
to the state department the sinking of
the Crete-a-Pierrot by the German
boat Panther. Both of the minister's
dispatches are dated at Port-au-Prince.
In the first dispatch the minister said
it was reported that the Panther had
called upon Killick to surrender; that
he had refused and that the Panther
had sunk the Crete-a-Pierrot. The sec
ond dispatch says the crew escaped.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Kausa. U.opian. Lose.

Haddam. Kas., Sept. 9.-The X. q.
A. club room at this place was de-
stroyed by fire. 4 notice was posted
on telephone pole in front of the lot
where the club room stood. saying that
the writer's burned the building and
threatening to bum the residence of
the proprietor unless he would quit
selling booze 1t declares whisky
selling in Haddan must stop. even
though three or four buildings have to
be burned. and adds: Drug stores.
look out" 1t is signed, "Firebugs-"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Legally Dead.

New York, Sept. 13.-Captain w.
Andrews. who started to cross the
Atlantic in 15-foot cookie shell, has
been pronounced legally dead by the
Massachusetts, courts, says Boston
dispatch. Letters of administration
upon his estate have been granted to
his son. Captain Andrews sailed
October from Atlantic City, with his
bride, to whom he had been married
in the presence of 5000 people. The
boat was sighted only once, about a
week after it sailed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Dublin Feels Outraged.

Dublin, Sept 15.-At a meeting of
the corporation called to deal wish the
action of the government in proclaiming
Dublin under the crimes act, resolu-
ton was adopted protesting against
the outrage and insult offered the
citizens of Dublin in proclaiming the
city, in which in proportion to the size
of its population, there was less crime
than in any other city in the world"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
McKinley Anniversary,

Columbus, o., Sept. 11.-Govornor
Nash has issued this: Next Sunday,
Sept. IA, will be the first anniversary
of the death of President Mckinley
Many churches of all denominations
throughout the country have volun-
tarily started a movement to hold a
memorial service in remembrance of
the late president. l desire to express
the earnest wish that the people of
Ohio join in this movement, making it
worthy of the splendid life and work
of the late president
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
SAINT. rs Raise. Wages.

San Bernardino, Cal, Sept Dbl
vision Master Mechanic Park of the
Santa Fe shops here has officially an
rounced that hereafter the machinists
on this division viii receive So SO in
stead of Sc. % day, as heretofore.
The raise is apparently voluntarily.
The above announcement of raise in
pay for the machinists at the santa
Fe's big coast line shops is OF more
than ordinary interest, in view of the
recent labor tronbles on that part Of
the system
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
COWBOY Race is on.

Deadwood, S. D., Sept. 1.-THE pro-
posed cowboy race from Deadwood to
Omaha was abandoned on receipt of
the following by Captain Bullock: Re
ferring to the proposed horse race from
Deadwood to Omaha, the president
would not be willing to have it take
place unless in were possible TO exercise
supervision over the condition in which
the horses would come in, and as this
would be impossible, ne asks you TO
say in his name that he requests the
race not to take place
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Dividing Diocesee.

Rome. Sept. 12.-The question of
dividing several of the larger American
dioceses is engaging the personal at
tention of the project of the propagan-
da, Cardinal Gotti. 1t is believed that
ere long the existing dioceses and arch
dioceses, numbering about lightweight,
will be so reorganized as to increase
the number to a hundred.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Genera1 FirmIn TaIk, Biz.

Port-au-Prince, Hayti, Sept. Is
General Firmin has issued violently
worded proclamation to his partisans
concerning the death on board the
Crete-a-P ierrot of Admiral Killicls.
He urges his followers to fight until
the end against the provisional govern
ment of NJ. Boisrond Canal, which he
accuses of having excited Germany
against the point of effecting the de-
struction of the Crete-a-Pierrot
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Attorney Evaps PROMOTED.

Topeka, Sept. 11.-W. F. Evans, for
several years assistant general attor-
ney of the Rock Island system with
headquarters at Topeka, has been APP
pointed general attorney of the St.
Louis, Kansas City and Colorado line
with headquarters at st. Louis. The
Colorado" line was recently acquired
by the Rock Island and is now build
ing from ST. Louis to Kansas City.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Hospital Corps Instructors.

Washington, Sept. 13.-The company
of instruction of the hospital corps
stationed at the Washington barracks
have left here for Fort Riley, Kans., to
take part in the army maneuvers there
the latter part of this month. The
company will be commanded by Cap
tain F. T. Reynolds, assistant surgeon
of the army
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Expensive.

Yes said the man with the hob
by, the cultivation of prize flowers is
a very expensive fad, but the results
are worth all the trouble. Why, I've
got single blossom in my collection
that cost $40" Rem 'kable, sholy,"
said Col. Bluegrass of Louisville. but
have blossom on my nose, sub
that cost mo than youah entiah con-
servatory."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Earthquake in Bengal.

London, Sept ia dispatch to a
news agency from Calcutta says that
an earthquake shock has been felt
Throughout the province of Assam and
the Chittagong division of Bengal
The inhabitants were panic stricken.
Terrible commissions of nature are
Drophesied.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
AVERAGE Wines.

In the matter of wages there is a
marked divergence in the different
sections of the country. The aver
age of the North Atlantic states is
SASS per worker. In the North Cen
trail states the average is $44S. The
lowest wages are paid in the South
ern sates-sS34 per worker in the
South Atlantic states. The Western
states show the highest average,
S556.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Prouress of Photouraphx.

Internal parts of the living body
in action have been photographed by
Dr. P. H. Eykman. In investigating
the motion of the tongue, pharynx
and larynx in swallowing. he fixes an
electric contact on the Adams apple,
the movement of which closes the
current feeding the A-ray tube at a
perfectly definite moment during the
motion. To get a distinct photograph
it is necessary to repeat the motion
120 or 100 times. The position of the
contact is altered for obtaining pic
lures of other phases of the swallow
ing. Despite the difficulties of this
curious experiment, fairly good photo
throw new light on the working
of the organs of the throat
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
aould Denies Lemon. E.tenslon.

Atchison, Kan, Sept 12.-George j.
Gould, president of the Missouri Pacific,
who passed through here denied that
he had said recently that the Central
Branch of the Missouri Pacific was to
be extended to Denver.
1.-The matter has been discussed,
however, he said, land is now under
consideration, but 1 would not like to
commit myself as to whether the line
will or will not be extended to Den
yero
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
What Men Like in Men.

Men like in men these traits: The
honor that ennobles; the justice that
insures the right; the reasonableness
that mellows and makes plain; the
courage that proclaims virility; the
generous instinct that disdains all
meanness; the modesty that makes
no boast, the dignity that wins re-
spect; the fineness and the tenderness
that know and feel.-Rafford Pyke in
Cosmopolitan.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Honesty in Germany.

Valuable papers and $500 in notes
were contained in pocketbook
which an American accidentally drop
ped overheard from a yacht during
the Kiel regatta. The pocketbook was
washed ashore later at Asnaustrand
and picked up by a workman. who
restored it with its contents intact
to the owner.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
"eems of Current Thought"

The example of the Illinois news
paper which has begun the issue of
the Bible as serial "a process that
will require about fifty years. re-
calls the Texas editor who came
across the Ten Commandments some
where and was so struck with their
excellence that he clipped the pas
sage and ran it under the head of
Gems of Current Thought. Spring
Geld (Mass.) Republican.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Grim Labor Trouble.

One of the first cases to come be-
fore the New South Wales arbitra-
ton court is that of the undertakers'
assistants. They want their hours
fixed at 60 per week. The master
undertakers reply that, owing to the
habit people have of dying at unsea-
sonable times, and of remaining alive
one week and then perishing in
patches the next, it is impossible to
fix hours
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Before burglar could tunnel into
the money vaults of the Philadelphia
mint he would have to pierce solid
rock so full of veins of water that
the smallest opening is Immediately
flooded. The gold vaults are of steel
seven inches thick, and the silver is
protected by one inch of steel
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
The Origin of Musical Scales
Explained by DIR. c. X Wea n

DR.. c. *. Wead has investigated
various forms of four-holed musical
instruments found in museums that
give a pentatonic scale. Various
flutes and fretted stringed instru-
ments also showed an equal linear
division. His conclusion is that the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

with the alkali beneath. This, of
course, generates gas, and as there is
no means of escape through the top
of the receptacle the liquid is forced
to enter the shell surrounding this al
kali container, escaping thence
through the perforations at the rim
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Discovery Of Famous Mine.

The famous Rat Hole Mine, in the
mountains of Arizona, was discovered
by woman who watched trader rat
carrying things out of her tent to
its hole in the rocks. The mine, it
is said. has paid millions in dividends.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Parks bal Rin cities

New York city has a park area of
6,766 acres, Of which 3.S49 is in the
Bronx. Chicago has 1850 acres. ST.
Louis 2.4So and Philadelphia 1875, of
which Paramount park includes 2,S06.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

primary principle of instruments cap
able of giving scale is the repetition
of elements similar to the eye; so
that the instrument was the first
thing. and the scale only secondary.
Theoretical scales belong to a com
paratively late stage of culture.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Cheap High Chair for Baby
Both Useful and Convenient.

One of the earliest requirements OF
a child is a high chair, with a shelf
in front to prevent a fall and serve
as tray when meal time arrives. AS
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
POPULAR SCIENCE
Anti Telescopins Train Guard
For Use Emergencies.

The accompanying cuts illustrate
two inventions of Weldon B. Hey.
burn of Wallace, Idaho. In the first
form it will be seen that the locomo-
tive is provided with a heavy pilot
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

a ball on each spindle and the task
can be made simple or complex by
allowing the balls to be corraled sep
arately and removed from the pen, OF
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
The Most American civ.

Montgomery, Ala, claims to be the
most American city. All its inhabit-
ants except 2 per cent were born in
| this country.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Two million Americans suffer the tortur-
ing pangs OF dyspepsia. No neeIto. Burdock
Blood Bitters cures. At any drug store.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

The elevator man does lot toward
uplifting the race.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

For some people a new money-mak.
ing scheme would be the old fashioned
way of earning it
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not
Thomas Electric Oil Monarch over pain.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
of Which There Is Record.
Electrical Wards in Hospitals.

is as good as anything so inexpensive
which can be found for that purpose.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Fortunate is the actress who doesn t
depend on her wardrobe for success.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18
Makes 1t Herd for BURGLARS.

Even the pawnshop has its redeem
ing features.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

It's not the liberal judge who gives
the biggest sentences.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

and discharging in the form of a mist
or spray. AS any number of these
extinguishers can be set in operation
by the closing of a single circuit they
should prove very effective in putting
out fire when connected up in series
IN dangerous localities.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Love thy neighbors as they love
themselves.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

enforcing the rule that all must be
impaled in order, without allowing
one to slide from its spindle until all
are in place.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18


great railroad men of the United
States, was in Wichita several hours
the other morning. He and his broth
err, George Morton, had been down in
the Panhandle hunting.
WROTE A CHECK.-Before his death
Judge Horton wrote out a check and
told his family to keep his funeral ex-
penses within the sum. He asked that
his funeral be without undue parade,
and selected the hymns which he
wished to be sung.
BAKER UNIVERSITY OPENING.-Baler
University at Baldwin opened the col
lege year formally by an address by
Congressman ]. D. Bowersocl1 from the
subject personal Duty in Public At
fairs" There was large crowd pres
ent and the address was heartily APP
preciated by all. 1t was a splendid
speech in every particular. The en-
rollment at Baker University is seven
ty-6ve over the same time last year
with many more in the city to enroll
Inc enroiimeHt ior 1he year VIII easily
reach $50.
ANOTHER BIG CoNTRAcr.-It is soon
to be let at Fort Riley. Plans and
specifications are to be completed and
bids advertised for for putting in indi-
vidual boilers at the various quarters.
The works necessitate an expenditure
of over 100000. Heretofore central
plant has supplied heat during the
winter, but the system has proven un-
satisfactory. and change has been
contemplated for several years. When
this has been commenced there will be
about 5000. goo of contract work IN vari-
Gus stages of completion for Riley.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1902-09-18

Dakota 10 nnlSn MS seasons work.
This is the second season he has threshed
in that state. He took over % men
with ten teams.
Baxter Springs had 20 passenger
trains every day to handle the reunion
crowds; IL carded trains and IA spe-
Gals.
sas at Burlington was interfered with
by rain. General Metcalf spoke; GEN.
eral Funston failed to arrive.
Contract for the Carnegie library
building at Ottawa has been let for
S11 ,9l0; not including the heating and
plumbing, which was let for s1,7sS.
Ex-Governor S. ]. Crawford has been
gathering for thirty yeers data from
which he expects to write history of
the Indian tribes who have lived in
Kansas.
II. f. NJ. Bear, superintendent of the
Wellington schools, has purchased a
paper out in Roswell, \. NJ. Bear was
a member of the Kansas state text
book commission
The farmers of Meade county have
subscribed 900 for the founding of
Baptist college in that county. The
educational board of the Baptist church
proposed to put up $50. 900 if the farm
ers would subscribe SIS, 900.
The employers of some of the boys
who belong to the Emporia militia
company say that if they go to Fort
Riley for the maneuvers, they will lose
their situntions- The militia men
have decided to boycott any merchant
| who discharges an enployc for this
reason.