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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-02-01
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Forty-second Annual Statement of the
Germania Life Insurance Company,

Forty-second Annual Statement Of the
Germania Life Insurance Company,
:. :. ;. Of New York. :. :. :.
For the year ending December 81, 1901
Assets 1855. .$2S, 79O,S1O IS
LldUllltleS Z4,S0I ,33S ~
Surplus ............ 1888, 410 SO
Payments to PoIicyhoIders.
III 1901 ....... $2,640,319 SO
Since organization in 1860
to December 81, 1901. .S4S,217,532 u
Nevada Business.
Number of risks written ........ Al
Amout of risks written ..$05,500 90
Premiums received ....... $3.50 80
Losses paid ............... $4,000 90
Losses incurred ........... $4,000 90
Number Of policies in force
| December 81, 1901 ..... 81
Amount of same s1G6,i53 90
All figures are on paid basis.
H. CELLS,
Secretary
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1902-02-01

In the District Court Of the First Judi
ciaI District of the State of Neva-
da, in and for the County Of Orm-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
(ObverSe.)

Then a new committee was appointed,
consisting of Henry Middleton, Elias
Boudinot and Edward Rutledge, who.
in April, 1882, undertook to provide
design. They copied the old ideas,
and the design submitted by them
May 9. 1882, lies on the table with the
others. Congress then referred the
matter of seal to it's secretary,
Charles Thompson, who got a MIR.
William Barton of Philadelphia to
help him design seal. Its insigniti-
canoe was complicated, and it followed
the others on to the pile of tabled de-
vices.
Mr. Barton of Philadelphia then pro-
duced another design, which is much
like the one finally adopted. but it
escutcheon, glory, or, breaking
did not suit congress. Messrs. Middle
ton, Boudinot and Rutledge in some
way appeared as a committee again
June Is, 1882, and reported Mr.. Bar
tons device with some modification.
1t was referred to the secretary of
the United States, and June %, 1882,
the secretary of congress, to whom
was referred the several reports of
committees on the device of a great
seal, reported the following, which
was adopted, and is the same to-day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Relieved the Tension.

CT was on the Paris when she ran
on the rocks off the English coast, Q
couple of years ago." said a Philadel
phia travelling man yesterday, land in
the panic that ensued there is an in
cident that stands out in my memory,
illustrating the slender thread be
tween the tragic and the ridiculous
We had a fellow on board who had
managed to keep pretty well loaded
all the way across and when we struck
the rocks he was in his usual condi-
ton. When everybody thought for
sure we were going to the bottom, he
sat down at the piano in the saloon
and what do you suppose he began
playing? Home, Sweet Home Some
body went to him and begged him tc
stop. Immediately he switched of
from the doleful strains of the old
song to the rollicking melody of Down
Went McGinty. The absurdity of tie
thing seemed to strike everybody at
once, and a general laugh followed.
The tension was relieved, and there
was good order after that"-Phila.
delphia Record
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
THE SPICE OF LIFE
TWO COLUMNS OF SELECTED
WIT AND HUMOR.
Not Much of Bathing Suit to Boast Of
"A Study in PhiIoIogy-Eiow the
Up-to-Date Girl Receives a Proposal
of Marriage.
How He Proposed.

He wished to propose to the girl OF
his choice, but he was nervous. First
ne thought of the old romantic style:
by my halidom, fair one, would
sain take thee for my bride. Say thou
wilt be mine, and ere the sun gilds
the turrets of yonder castle the fr.ar
shall unite us in holy bonds"
In the face of the prevalent rage for
dramas of the olden style, this form
seemed satisfactory. Beng an emin-
emily modern young man, however. he
thought again and determined to test
The theatrical mode.
But just at that moment the fair
Mary tripped into the room, ana he
b1urted out:
Er-Mary-er-will- you-er-
veil"
But Mary was far from being con-
trary. 20, that's all right, George"
she said, Il know what you mean.
Why, of course, will Papa will be
delighted"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
(Reverse.)

of vulgarity astonishing enough in the
representative of the most ancien'
royal house in Europe. His widely
opened eyes were almost fierce ir
their expression and his manners were
brusque almost to rudeness. He cared
nothing for letters, nothing for art !;
music bored him; and he used to say
with laugh that he had rather any
day look at a sewing machine than at
the finest work of Renvenuto Cellini
His son has the clear-cut features of
his aristocratic house, with soft, al
most dreamy look in the beautiful
eyes belied by the strong lines of lips
and chin. He is short of stature and
slender of build. but there is no hint
of weakness either of body or mind
about him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
. New Flag Is to Float
e Over Presidents Ship
Especial letter.

bird of freedom which scars at the
main royal to-day when the President
takes to the water looks well fed anc
prosperous, while it's fierce gray eye
and bending beak" are nothing like as
rapaciously and revenously depicted
as in days of old.
The Presidents flag is a century
old institution, and has practically
been in existence ever since there has
been nation. Some ten years ago
when the late President Harrison
went up the Atlantic coast on the Dol
phin. with the Presidents flag" flying
at the main, the writer's for certain
newspapers severely criticised the
over century old custom they hac
never before observed, probably be
cause latter-day Presidents, up to Har
rison's time, had gone boating but lit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
First Presidents Flag.


that it was a century and nearly a
quarter ago:
''Arms-Paleways of thirteen pieces,
argent and gules; a chief, azure; the
escutcheon on the breast of the
American eagle displayed proper.
holding in his dexter talon an olive
branch, and in his sinister a bundle
Of thirteen arrows. all proper. and il
his beak a scroll, inscribed With this
MOTTO. E Pluribus Unum.'
For the crest-Over the head OF
the eagle. which appears above the
through a cloud, proper. and sur
rounding thirteen stars, forming a
constellation, argent, on an azure
field
Reversal pyramid unfinished
Tin the zenith, an eye in a triangle
surrounded with a glory proper Over
the eye these words, 'Annuit coeptis.'
On the base of the pyramid the nu-
nerical letters, MDCCLXXVI, and un-
ierneath the following motto. .Novus
,rdo Seclorum-'"
The eagle of the design adopted by
the congress of 1852 is of the lean and
hungry type. modelled after strict her
aldic ideas, doubtless. but the proud
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
sharp Trick ssopped.

a new Catholic church at Hefdef-
berg WAS almost finished when work
stopped and entrance was forbidden
It appeared that certain busts OF the
apostles above the high altar In the
choir, having large patriarchial boards.
were suddenly visited by the parish
authorities and their boards rudeiy
pulled. came on, being cunningly
formed Of plaster of paris and then
rubbed to resemble the rest OF the
heads. The busts were then seen 20
be portraits of the architect, the
builder and the sculptor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

tie, yet it had been the custom up to
1865 for the blue field of the flag.
known as the Union Jack, to be placed
on the main when the President was
aboard the ship, and all other flags
were struck till the President left the
vessel.
Congress has never legislated on the
Presidents flag. 1t was established
arbitrarily by the Secretary of the
Navy, and presumably the changes
made in the device upon the always
blue field have been made at the sug
gestion of the President.
The Presidents flag is used only at
sea, and the last time it was used
was on a recent visit to Annapolis.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Nordica Punches the BAD.

Nine. Nordica, the opera singer, is
mistress of the ungentle art of punch
ing a bag. This is a daily exercise
with her, as she considers that it gives
opportunity for all necessary muscular
training and subsection of adipose
tissue. The punching bag is a COM
promise. She desired to learn box
ing. but it was pointed out to her that
an accidental blow on the neck or
chest, even with soft gloves, might
wreck her vocal career.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Mrs Mckinley in Fair Health.

The widow of the late President is
now living at Canton. Mrs. Mckinley
is, it is stated. now in good health
better, in fact, than she has been for
many years past She is strong enough
to sign all cheques. writes autograph
letters and transacts a considerable
amount of business. Formerly she
was unable tc attend to any of these
matters. The terrible ordeal through
which she passed during her serious
illness in California, and at the time
of the assassination and death of her
husband, it is said, had the peculiar
effect of restoring her nervous sys-
tenn to something like its normal con
ditiOn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
a STUDY in PhiIo,ooy,

Morgiana had just poured boiling oil
On the forty thieves Wien the robber
captain gave the signal. Receiving no
answer, he lifted the lid from the near
est receptacle, only to discover the
fate of his men.
Wouldn't that jar your" he ex-
claimed to Ali BaDa, with tears in his
eyes.
Not me-" replied his lost; ''but
it certainly was pot luck."-New York
Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
They Were Attentive.

A clergyman, preaching in q eoun-
ty church for the first time, was
delighted to find the congregation very
attentive, and told tie verger SO after
the service
The verger replied: Tor bless you,
sir, we was all looking for you to
disappear"
"Why. what do you mean?" said
tho clergyman
well, sir, you see the pulpit is
rotten and hasn't been preached in
this ten year or more. .
Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
AncIent Poetic Work.

An important Greek papyrus has
been discovered by the German ORR
entail Society at Abusir, near SAX
kara, in Egypt 1t contains the dithy-
ramb on the Persian wars by limo
theos of Miletus. poet who lived
about 400 B. c., whose name only
had been preserved. The poem is
long and is the first specimen of that
kind of poetry that has come to light
he manuscript itself is the oldest of
all Greek papyH known, and belongs
probably to the fourth century before
Christ.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
piscountinu the RiII.

Westend-Is your wife going away
for the summer?
Northside- 1 couldn't afford it,
so l put up a job on her and now moth
ing on earth could induce her to leave
town.
Westend-How did you manage It?
North side-Let her catch me flirting
with the young widow who lives just
scross the street from US.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Sufficient Proof.

But" protested the opera singer
who was stranded, 81 sing in re grand
spery."
How do know that?" spoke up the
hotel clerk.
81 will prove that 1 speak only re
truth. l have twenty testimonials
Eat 1 use somebody's tonic"
The evidence was sufficient and the
star was assigned to the best room
in the house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
A Great Barqain.

Mrs. Winks-A peddler was here to-
day, and 1 got the greatest bargain
L whole pound of insect powder for
only 10 cents. 1t looks just like dirt,
but it's awfully effective. 1 tried it.
Mr.. Winks-Worked, Ell?
Mrs. Winks-Yes, indeed. The ped
Her said l should put a little in
water and apply it boiling hot, and
did, and it killed every insect it
touched.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Kings American Name.

Numerous inquiries are being made
as to what would be King Edward 8
name if he had the honor of being a
citizen of the United States. His
mothers name was Guelph and she
married a man whose family name
was Victim. Therefore should his
most gracious majesty desire to be-
come a citizen of this country his pa
pers would be made out to Albert E.
Victim.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Medical Service in Russian Army.

In the Russian army there is no
medical corps existing as a distinct
unit, although each combatant unit
owns a small medical personnel. On
account of the breadth of territory
and the still Incomplete railway devel-
opment, military sanitary conveys ex-
list and an elaborate organization of
divisional and mobile field hospitals.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

'-Ah,'' he said to himself after she
had permitted him to hold her in his
arms and take a long, long kiss al
the door, Its a lucky thing that I've
been saving up to buy a Panama hat
Now that she has consented to be
mine can take the money and get an
elegant engagement ring"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
PIantinQ,

First Neighbor-Reilo, you look
busy. What are you doing?
Second Neighbor-Planting some OF
my seeds, that's all.
First Neighbor (suspiciously)-
H'mi Thought it looked as if yor
were planting one of my hens.
Second Neighbor-Well, that's all
right. The seeds are insiie.-Moon
shine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Worlds Biggest Sailing Ship.

Germany has the largest sailing YES
sci in the world, the Preussen, of 5000
tons. just launched at Geestemunde.
She is owned by the firm that owns
the former largest sailing vessel, the
Potosi, of 5000 odd tons, and will be
used in the trade with the Pacific
coast of America. The Preussen is
437 feet long and So feet wide. She
draws "a feet ard has a spread of sail
OF $4,000 square feet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

continent for the use Of children,
who are learning to play. Doctors
declare that much permanent injury
is done to the muscles of the fingers
by endeavoring to stretch an octave
or more, so that the new pianos are
made with the keys half the usu-l
width in order to prevent such injury.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19


WV man-o-war. pleas
ure boat or troop
ship. there will
float from the mast a new flag. Not
all new, but so changed that many
who have for nearly forty years been
familiar with the Presidents banner
will question the ownership of this
fine new one which to-day hangs in
an office in the navy department, not
quite finished.
The design on the flag is not
changed excepting the "crest-" 1t re-
ally isn't a crest at all, according to
heraldry technicalities. The sunburst
above the eagles head in the Ameri-
can coat-of-arms had to have a title,
and so "crest" is its Specification. But
the colors are changed, and, many be-
lieve, much for the better. The Pres
ident's flag. in plain United States"
is the coat-of-arms of the United
States on a blue field.
The seal or coat of arms of the
United States was adopted by the
continental congress June 20, 1852.
There was long discussion over the
design, and many of the eminent
statesmen of the day presented their
ideas of what should figure upon the
seal. Finally "Dr. Franklin, Mr.. John
Adams and Mr.. Thomas Jefferson"
were appointed a committee to pre-
pare device for a great seal for the
United States of America
So many designs of merit were sub
mitted that the committee authorized
Jefferson to combine the various ideas
in one design, which he tried to do,
and on August 10. 1776, presented this
compact seal to the congress.
Congress laid it on the table, and it
is there yet. May IT, 1777, the COM
mittee reported another design, which
looked like a cracked Chinese plate
on one side and the body of the scrub
brush on the other. This is also on
the table where it was placed 123
years ago. For three years longer
the committee permitted the United
States to get along without seal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Annrsciated at Lasr.

what did you think of my gradu
alton essay?" asked Marguerite.
TT made me proud of you," an
swered her father Il felt that l hac
not previously appreciated your true
worth You don't know how interest
ing and sensible that essay made your
everyday conversation seem by com
pariSon.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Death Scattered by Chickens.

That cats can spread both scarlet
fever and diphtheria among humans
has been a well-settled fact for some
time, and now it is thought that
chickens are often responsible for the
presence of diphtheria. In North
Wales, England, it has been observed
that several outbreaks of that disease
Immediately followed an epidemic of
'roup." which is a fatal chicken dis
ease.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Wanted to Suit Everybody.
e-No; divorced.

Wanted to Suit Everybody.
"You ask for my daughters aand
in marriage. When do you want to
marry herr"
ter"
do you wish for a fashionable or a
quiet wedding?"
Her mother can determine that"
What is your income"
I'll leave that entirely to you, sir. !"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Up to Date.

Agent-This edition Of the Bible Is
the very latest.
Housekeeper-But surely you cant
improve on the Bible.
Agent refer especially to the
Family Register" Besides page
each for births, deaths. and marriage,
we give three pages for divorces
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
What He Said.

Never" said the person Of good
advice to the delicately nurtured Bos-
ton youth, never say L can't"
Indeed, SIR" responded the intel
1ectual lad, 81 trust that my diction is
not so open to criticism. If you will
sut be attentive to nay conversation
you will observe that 1 say 'cawn't
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
The Fitness of THINGS.

"Ycu say the bridal couple got into
the carriage amid a shower of beans?"
Yes
throw rice"
''Of course. BIZ these young people
were married in boston.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Mixed in Her Sons.

Mother-Johnny, you ought to be
ashamed of yourself. Here you sit ir
beu yet, while the sun has been up fol-
hours.
Johnny-Yes, but the sun is warm
while 1 am always cold when 1 get up
There are different kinds of sons, and
you've got them mixed up
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
At Her Own Risk.

keep your mouth shut" exclaimed
the bsutal husband, who was teaching
his wife to play ping-pong-
"How dare you speak to me like
that" she demanded
'All right. then, keep it open," he
acquiesced, but, remember, If the
ball is lost, you pay for it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Partly True.

Rev. Goodman-Mr. Slick, our Sun
day school superintendent is tried
and trusted employ of yours, is he
not?
Banker-He was trusted and he'll
be tried, if we're only fortunate enough
to catch him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Unnecessary Labor.

Bettina-rve changed my mind,
Willie; we won't go and play with the
.Richleighs this afternoon"
William-You won't? Now, see
what you've made me do I've gone
and washed my face and hands for
nothing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

Victor Emanuel and His Father.
Victor Emanuel III. of Italy is curl
ously the reverse of all that his father
was. Humbert was a very ugly man;
his irregular features possessed a sort
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Cause for Suspicion.

Amy feels terribly about her new
dress She knows it isn't a bit be-
coming"
.What makes her think SOP
'eWhy, several of her girl friends
have told her it looks perfectly sweet %
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Uncle "RiIiyn Didn't Disrobe.

OncIe 6IIIy OTuHt DtSrope.
uncle Billy had just disrobed and
gone to bed wrote Kansas reporter
In his account of the burning of a
farmhouse. And the next day Uncle
BILLY came into the Office very an
CRY at the editor. Il did rot disrobe."
he said. Il undressed. Dye think
am pope or a supreme court JUS
tice?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Eaint Heart Mon.

Dora-How many times did You re-
fuse Jack before you accepted him?
Ethel-Onfy once He seemed so
discouraged I was afraid to try II
again.-New York Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
Stranoers Now.
longer

Brown-How'S -FOUR friend Short
leigh?
Green-Oh, we are no longer
friends.
Brown-Why, how's that?"
Green-He permitted me to loan him
SIS the other day. and l don't suppoSf
he will ever forget me for being such
a fool.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19
New York,s Pulp Mills.

The average daily output of the New
York State pulp mills is 1000 tors. or
nearly half the total American produc-
ton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

Lolita Coyne-What do you think of
her new bathing suit?
1. Notwithstanding to boast Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

HEN next the Pres
ident of the United
States steps aboard
a vessel, be it
steam launch or
man-O'-war, pleas
ure boat or troop
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-07-19

your friend Short
The Washington times., 1902-03-04
COLORED BAPTISTS
ORGANIZE TO EDUCATE
To Establish Institutions of
Learning in This Country.
Headquarters of the New Corporation
VIII Be Situated in Wash
ington.

The colored Baptists of the District
have organized for the purpose of es-
tablishing institutions of learning in diff
ferent parts of the United States and
foreign countries. The organization will
be known as THE National Baptist Edu-
cetional Beard and certificate of its
incorporation was placed upon file yester-
day in the Office OF the Recorder of Deeds
for the District The purpose of the cor
poration is to purchase and hold property,
which ii is stated shall be controlled and
managed by negro Baptists.
The incorpcrators are the Revs. w
Bishop johnson. J. Anderson Taylor, and
Walter H. Brooks. all of whom are well
known in local religious and educational
work
The organization will be managed by
an executive board consisting of the fol-
lowing: Messrs. William c. Credit. chair
man; Rev. ]. Anderson Taylor, and Rev.
Walter II. Brooks. first and second assist
ant chairmen, respectively; Rev. "
Bishop Johnson. corresponding secre-
tary, and William H. johnson. treasurer.
The headquarters of the corporation
will be in this city.