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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

Scenic, Genie" he cried, drawing
her into his arms, regardless OF Bob's
presence "Oh, Genie.'' The truth
flooded her senses. She at last realized
the magnitude OF the love of a man of
the plains.
When Genie Lyman became Mrs.
Guthrie Blalock, she lost her fad for
collecting snake rattles; but she has
one string of ten with which nothing
could induce her to part. She alone
knows the secret of how they saved he-
husbands life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

Enormous sums are spent on fire.
works every year both in this country
and abroad The amount of money
that is burned up on an average Amer
lean Fourth of July has never been
calculated, but in England it has been
estimated that 100000 is spent
on each Guy Fawkes day. On the
occasion of Queen Victoria's jubilee no
less than 81 100000 was expended.
When Victoria was proclaimed empress
of India Delhi had display which
cost SIS. 600 and India spent in fire.
works during the visit of the prince
of Wales in 1875 over 500, 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22
SISTERS OF CHARITY
All Over United States Use Pe-ru-na
for Catarrh.

From a Catholic Institution I'm Ohio
comes the following recommend from
the Sister Superior:
"SOme years ago q friend of our in
sfifuffOn recommended to us DR.. Hart
mans Peruna as an excellent remedy
FOR the influenza of which we then had
several cases which threatened to be of
q serious character.
ave began to use 1T and experienced
such wonderful results that since then
Peruna has become our fav0rife n1edi-
cine for influenza, cafarTi1, cold, cough
and brOnchifiS.'
SISTER SUPERIOR.
DIR. Hartman, one of the best known
physicians and surgeons in the United
States, was the first to formulate Peru
ma. 1t was through his genius and per-
severance that it was introduced to the
medical profession of this country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

country, ten years ago, and engaged
himself rs cowboy to one of the cattle
kings. Silent. morose. gloomy, he had
ridden the plains and lassoed steers till
now he was one of the biggest cattle
owners in that region, but yet he held
aloof, understood and loved by no one.
Many mistrusted him and whispered of
black deeds committed in some more
civilized cline. Could they have lift
ed the mask they would have found
only a sore quivering heart, that,
shrinking from contact with the world
of men, sought solace in nature. From
his earliest memory he had craved love
and had gone loveless through the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

The first city Incorporated in this
country with a charter and privileges
was New York. which was granted fts
uapers in 1864.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

8, ]
S. B.
II s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

cate disease of thirty years standing"
DAVID MEEKISON,
If you do not receive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Column bus. o.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

Gentlemen
ST have used sew
e T a l bottles of
PeruDa and feel
greatly benefited
thereby from my
catarrh of the
head, and feel
encouraged t o
believe that it's
continued us e
will fully eradi-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new All grOcers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

Hush money can't be the kind tina
talks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

The following letter is from Congress
man Meekison, of Napoleon, Ohio:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-02-22

INSIST ON GETTING TT.
Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch. This is because they have
stock on hand of other brands contain
ing only IL OF. in a package. which they
won't be able to sell first, because De-
fiance contains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 16 o. instead of IL Or
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
Samoan Merchants.

Two youngsters in dirty lavalavas come
and sit on the veranda, waiting until the
trader finishes his breakfast They Keep
up an constant chatter. as children do the
world around; they explain to one an
other out OF their ignorance what the
white man does with all the strange gear
about his room. Time is no object 10
them; no for any Samoan does time ex-
list. They could be content thus waiting
for hours. When the trader has finished
his corned beef or his salmon. when he
has chopped the navy plug on the corner
Of the table and has broken 1T fine for his
pipe by grinding 1t in his left palm with
the ball OF his right thumb, when his
pipe is aught, he is willing to traffic with
his small customers Take this as n
sample Of native speech and native GUS
tom:
what is It, then. that you two want"
he asks I'm the native speech. that you
sit on my portico, beginning at sunrise
and ending at all day?"
80 Apa, It is thus. and we two will de-
clare the truth to thy highness."
Use not the high-sounding words OF
the talk OF the chiefs; call me not excel
lency. nor yet highness. for by that
know you two are come to beg That
thing do you two tell what you want
and quickly
80 Apa smooth out the wrinkles from
thy heart, but listen. In the insignificant
hut OF the family OF US two there is to-
bacco. and we have plucked the dry
leaves Of the banana. But there IS not
fire. That thing have we come 80 ask
OF thy excelency; afford 10 us two the
fire-scratcher, Dust one box. for great is
the poverty of the family OF us two"
20 pig-faced. II is the lie, and you two
come TO beg. IL is true. IL is right that
you two buy fire-scratchers; l do not give
away the articles OF wealth. lest | too
become poor while you two have all
things"
Thou knowest, o Apa, the great pow
erty OF all this Samoa, and that we two
are poor people and OF no account. We
have not wherewith TO buy But because
great Is the love Of us two TO they excel
lency. We two give 10 the tho loving slit
OF the fruit OF the hen. one"
mot so IL Il true, Dirt and rigs. II
you two love me, you give fruit OF the
hen. two Give them now 70 me and my
black boy thing shall look through them
at the sun. and he shall spin them in
water lest they bed bad"
30 Apa. thou are wise TO drive n hard
bargain and Samoans are foolish. Here,
then, are these two fruits OF the hen:
now give us two the box OF fire-scratch-
ers."-Llewella Pierce churchill IN LIP
pincotts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
Mr.. Y(ukG's FUNERAL

The funeral OF Nicholas B. Young was
solemnized at his late home. 20 Pitman
street. at o'clock today. the services
being brief and OF the simplest possible
character In accordance with the wishes
Of the bereaved family. The home was
filled with the friends. neighbors and
business associates OF the deceased. and
the employees OF the firm Of George p.
Young & Brother, OF which the deceased
was a member. were quite generally pres
snt.
The West Side and Pomham clubs Of
which Mr.. Young had long been n mem
Der. were also represented.
Beautiful floral emblems from both
these organizations and from the cm-
ployes OF the firm rested near the cas-
ket The services were conducted by
lev. George w Rigier, pastor Of the
ast Providence Baptist church. and con
estso Of scriptufal readings and prayer.
quartet led by Mr.. Herbert T. Brown
s.ndsrsd The selections. Lead. Kindly
Aaent and ABIDE with Me-"
nterment was az Swan Point. There
nGPere no honorary bearers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
KEY West.
New Steamer Of the Joy Line
Arrives In Port.

The palatial steamer Key West, the
new Joy line boat which has been char
tered by the company TO take the place
of the Virginia. arrived IN port today on
her maiden trip on this line. She brought
large list OF passengers and a heavy
freight. The boat Is a side-wheel, beam
engine. steamer, and somewhat larger
than the Virginia or the fremont. She is
built of wood ana halls from New Hav-
en-, although she has been running in
Florida waters of late.
The Key West In a splendidly found
boat OF s3s tons and Is licensed to carry
500 passengers between this port and
New York, 300 first class and 200 I'm the
steerage She has sixty-one staterooms,
including two bridal chambers, and l73
berths.
On the upperdecks Is located two
large smoking roms, and ladies' rooms.
The dining room Is commodious apart
ment on the main deck, aft. The usual
equipment of life preservers and life
boats are provided for the safety OF pas
sengers. Handsome velvet carpets cover
the floors OF saloons and staterooms, and
windows are shaded by silk hangers.
The engine Is of the usual type with a
cylinder 46 inches In diameter and u
feet stroke OF piston. The new steamer
will prove a splendid addition to the JOY
line fleet She will sail from this port
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
and from New York. every Monday.
Wednesday and Friday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. July 1.-The stock market
carrying roads leading the decline st.
Paul lost point and Missouri Pacific
and Illinois Central large fractions. Cot
orado Fuel was off q and Pressed Steel
Car nearly point. Sugar moved up
wards to the extent of y and United
States Steel preferred opened " higher,
but ran off again.
Prices dropped further throughout the
list until demand for Sugar became sur
nciently urgent to advance IL 1N. Other
stocks then steadied and recovered small
fractions. Norfolk and Western and Chi
cago and Eastern Illinois advanced u
point each, Consolidated Gas and Brook
lyn Union Gas g. Wheeling and Lake Erie
lost Ia and Western Union a point. Mis-
souri Pacific rallied TO above yesterday 3
close but the other southwesterns and
Iranscontinentals remained heavy.
The leaders moved narrowly but In the
main showed a better undertone. ST.
Paul wiped out nearly all Its loss. Brook
lyn Union Gas extended its rise 10
points, Chicago and Eastern Illinois TO 5.
the preferred 2h and Consolidated Gas 2h.
Union Bag preferred and New York, Chi
cago and st. Louis common and second
preferred gained over a point. Rock ISL
and made a rapid rise OF points. The
declines ran TO point In Northwestern,
Minneapolis and st. Louis, Norfolk ana
Western lost its gain. Bonds irregular
There was a slowly hardening tenden-
cy In some Of the grain and cotton car
riers. The soft coal carriers We're de-
pressed. Hooking Valley losing nearly q
point. Chicago and Eastern Illinois made
an extreme rise OF SIS and Northwestern
point over last night. American Dis
trtct Telegraph gained Ia and Biscuit
preferred IA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
BURGLARS
TOOK ALL
IN SIGHT
Looted the Residence Of Mr..
knight on EImNO0d Avenue,
While Family Was Absent.

= burglary was discovered in Auburn
last night
The house that was visited by the in
truders was that of r. w. ID. knight,
OF 1910 Elmwood avenue.
Chief Bigbee found II the most thor
oughly overhauled, up-turned and ram
sacked house he ever visited officially.
There wasn't box. trunk, desk or
drawer that had not been emptied OF
all its contents.
Mr.. Knight who Is In the employ OF
6a Winsor went 10 New York last Fri
day night.
Mrs. knight rather than be alone in
the house. closed IL ana went TO visit
friends on the East Side.
She went home last evening. got the
house ready for Mr.. Knights return and
found that burglars had been there.
Entrance To the house had been effected
by cutting out a portion OF n pane OF
glass In a window overlooking "A piazza,
Wy which means the catch was raised.
All the silver ware. some small pieces
of jewelry, several finger rings and
number OF articles valued as wedding
presents had been taken
The burglary was evidently committed
Sunday night and by persons who let
nothing of value and easily disposed OF
escape their attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
BLACKMAIL.
Effort TO Collect $4,000 From
Davis Fails.

North Andover. Mass. July 1-George
g. Davis wealthy business man of Bos-
this place has placed In the hands of the
local police what appears TO be a case OF
a daring tempt to extort money.
The demand for the cash was received
first. several days ago in message from
Boston. Mr.. Davis was ordered TO deliyc.
$4,000 In gold and notes TO the writer OF
the letter. who threatened Mr.. Davis with
death II he refused TO accede to the de-
mand.
The note instructed Mr.. Davis TO take
the required sum and meet the author of
the letter somewhere on the road between
Mr.. Davis house and the Catholic church
here. The police were notified OF the af-
fairs and patrolled the road. No suspi-
cious looking person put In appearance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
MANY THERE.
CONTINUED frc.n page one.5

At the close OF the services the body
was borne TO North End cemetery for
iinterment.
were Mr.. Benjamin A. Jackson president
OF the Rhode Island company Hon. David
6. Baker Rev. E = Rousmaniere. rector
OF Grace church. Hon. James III. Arming-
ton. DIR. George l.. Kenyon. Hon. James
{. Collins. Charles 4. Howard, secretary
and treasurer of the Telephone company
Joseph IA. Beck. assistant general man
a. Hayden. clerk OF the common council
ex-Alderman Mccarthy, Councilman
Grady. Albert c. Day. John I. Brown,
superintendent OF Dexter asylum, and
many others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
CLOSING
SESSION
CONGRESS
Little to Indicate That National
Legislature is In Final
Hours Of Session.

Washington. July 1.-When the sena te
convened today at II o'clock. for what
appeared Co be the closing session OF the
51th congress. there were 40 indications or
the exciting scenes OF yesterday.
Mr.. Bailey CFexas) entered the chamber
from the Democratic cloak room soon af-
ter the invocation had been pronounced
and took his scat on the Democratic side.
lie vas joined by Mr.. Spooner and t',ey
chatted together for a few minutes. j. y
resentative Burleson OF Texas then Joined
Mr.. Bailey. and had an extended talk
with him. Mr.. Beveridge did not appear
In the senate during the early part OF
After his chat with Mr. Burleson. Mr.
Bailey left the chamber.
Mr. Hale (Me) presented he final re-
port of the conferees on the general de-
ficiency bill. and II was agreed TO with
out debate. This disposes OF the bill.
Mr.. Lodge. chairman of the committee
on Philippines. called up the conference
report on the bin to provide a temporary
civil government for the Philippines
The agreement OF the conferees, which
already has been published. was read In
full
The chaplain prayed that all the mem
bers might return in god health to re-
sumo their duties In DECEMBER
Immediately after the approval OF the
journal scramble for recognition began.
Members with small bills OF interestto
their constituency were exceedingly anx-
ious to secure action on them and dozen
were almost constantly on thir feet clam
oring for opportunity TO call them up.
Owing TO the fact that but one Item
I'm one appropriation bill remained In dis
pute between the two houses many mem
bers were fortunate. Senate bills were
passed as follows:
To resurvey certain townships In san
Deigo, Cal. TO authorize Anthon B. Ruck-
en- TO construct docks and dams on Pond
river. KY; TO cede jurisdiction OF the
site of the National Soldiers home at
Dayton, Ohio, to the state.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
IN STATE PRISON
James Williams, Undet Long
Sentence, Dies Of Consumption

James Williams. 26 years old. colored
died In the general hospital at the state
prison this morning OF consumption.
Williams was committed TO the state
prison oct. 13. 1896. for a long term from
the Kent county common pleas court for
attempted rape.
Soon after his incarcera tion. he feigned
insanity. was transferred to the insane
department. and helped Jim Brown. the
Tre enton, n. j., burglar, TO escape by
boosting him over the wall
Williams was sent back 20 prison
Brown was recaptured. served out his
sentence and last week was sent to Tren-
ton 10 complete l7h years OF a 2O-year
sentence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
WORK GOES ON.
Strikers Make Unsuccessful A.
tempt to Stop Il at PottsVi||e.

Pottsville, Pa, July 1.-Several hun
dred strikers assembled on the streets
corps, paraded around town. They then
separated and marched to the various
highways and paths leading to the wash
cry OF the 81. Clair Coal Co. which COM
menced operations yesterday.
Workmen on their way TO the washery
were stopped and were requested TO re-
turn home. This many OF them did, but
enough reported for work TO permit oper-
ations later in the day. No violence was
attempted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
NO GIFT.
Court Gives Decision In Case
Involving Mclaughlin Estate.

In a rescript handed down today in the
case OF Providence Institutions for Saw
ings vs. Ratrick Kenney, administrators
on the estate OF James Mclaughlin. the
court holds that there was no gift to Ce-
liza McMurray OF the bank books OF the
deceased.
The books were given 10 n neighbor,
Who was 10 give them 10 Celia McMurray
II she came TO the home OF deceased and
if not then to Patmick Kenny.
She came and the books were given her
but the court thinks Mr., Mclaughlin
merely meant that the books should reach
his relatives. There would have been no
mention OF Mr.. Kenneys name had the
gift been made TO Celia McMurray.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
TAKES FIRST PRIZE

Vienna, July 1.-The committee having
control OF the recent International motor
race from Paris to Vienna. has decided
not to disqualhy Marcel Renault, (who
was the first contestant TO arrive here)
because he failed to stop at the central
station at Florisdorf. where the final
racing time was TO be taken.
Renault therefore. takes first place
prize. Henri Psrman wins the second
prize. Edmond Is awarded the third
Maurice Farman gets the fourth and
ZboroWsN wins the NTH prize.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
TAKEN FROM JURY

The suit OF Allim st. Germain against
the Union Railroad company was taken
from jury I'm JudgeDubois' court by
consent OF counsel today.
This was a suit 20 recover 5000 dam
ages for injuries TO a child two and one
half years old. Comstock n Gardner are
counsel for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
WEAvERS
WOULD
NOT WORK
Attempt TO Start the Saranac
Mills at Waterford Proves
a Failure.

An attempt was made today to begin
operations on schedule at the American
Woolen company's Saranac mills. at Wa
terford. with 80 weavers imported from
New England cities. but the presence OF
2S Italians soon became so dlstastefui
that all the native help left I'm body.
The strike at Waterford was brought
on out of sympathy with the Olneyvile
weavers who have been out for five
months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
YlCHI nEsRLY WRECKED

Chatham. Mass. July 1.-The knock
about sloop Betty. Max T. Talbot OF
Brookline. owner. and on board bound
from Boston 90 Hyannis 20 participate In
the Fourth OF July races was caught In a
sauall OF Chatham this morning and mar
rowly escaped being wrecked.
The sloop lost her Jib and mainsail,
but succeeded in reaching Chatham har-
Dor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black; prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker md
Hairworker. 100 fremont street. Boston.
IL is simple safe and easily applied: con-
tains no lead poisons. use II once and
you Will never use any other. BLAND
ING A. BLANDING. 81 Weybosset street;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
EXCELLENT DAY
Spent by King Edward, Accord
Ing TO Late Bulletin.

London. July Isis p. m.-The Asso-
ciated Press hears that King Edward
spent an excellent day and that he con-
tissues to improve Sir Frederick Treves
this afternoon expressed entire satiafac-
ton with the patients condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
new COMPANY FORMED

The Eddy and Fisher company was
granted n charter by the secretary OF
state today the parties named In the
charter being Jesse Il. Eddy. George +.
Fisher and John Schinigef. Jr. The com
pany is authorized to transact a general
business OF buying and selling, ales.
wines. liquors. cigars groceries. meats
and provisions. The location Will be Prov
idence and the capital Is placed AZ 800. 900.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
COMMITTEE en- STREETS

The committee on streets OF the board
OF aldermen met this afternoon I'm COM
mittee room A at O'Clock. for the pur-
pose OF discussing needed improvements
20 be recommended 90 the board at the
next meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
AGREED ON A COMPROMISE

Washington July 1.-The conferrees on
the naval bill have agreed on compro-
mise on the disputed item as to building
warships In government yards specifically
providing that one battleship shall be
constructed I'm a government yard
The agreement has been reported to the
house and II under consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
ARM lbCERATeD

John Brisson OF Auburn employed at
the works OF the American Screw COM
pany. on Stevens street. was taken to the
Rhode Island hospital today His left
forearm became caught In machine and
was severely dislocated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
KING TO VISIT CAR

Rome. July 1.--Arrangements have been
completed for King Victor Emmanuel
Go visit the Czar at St Petersburg DUR
ing the present month and for the king
70 visit Emperor William at Berlin in
August
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
CHOSE OFFICERS
Retail Druggists Organize Under
Their New Charter.

The recently Incorporated Pharmacis IT'S
company OF Providence organized under
their new charter today, there being near
ly three-score retail druggists of the city
assembled in Columbian hall on Rich
mond street
The officers chosen are: President j
oHare; vice president, Gilbert r. Par
ker: secretary, George A. Ross; treas
urer. c. Eugene Hamburger.
The foregoing gentlemen. with the fol-
lowing eight, will constitute the eecutive
committee
II. l. Hough. Byron A. Smith, F. j.
Briggs, II. V. O'Donnell. A. L. Sanborn,
Clarence j. Lace, G.. r. B. Fairbanks and
Clinton Walch
For the present they will hold regular
weekly meetings in Columbian hall on
Richmond street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
OUT ON THE OCEAN JULY 4.

The favor,te steamer RHODE ISLAND
OF the Providence a. Stcnington 5. co.
will on July make a trip from Provi-
dence around Block Island. fine Or
chestrn will be..on board. The regular
restaurant az tHe Steamer will be oper-
ated, and lunch counter and cafe pro-
vlded on the main deck at popular prices.
Fare for the round trip only N.00.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-07-01
PREMATURE CELEBRATION

Charles Smith. a boy residing at 81
Lockwood street went TO the Rhode ISL
and hospital today to be treated Tor a
pistol shot wound. He was getting ready
10 celebrate the Fourth, when the ham
mar slipped upon a cartridge and bull
let was lodged I'm his hand.