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Relic to Be Preserved.

The North Shore Improvement Com
pany of Long Island has paid $500. 900
for a sand heap which abuts field
that is part of the Sycamore hill prop
erty owned by President Roosevelt
The sand hill was known as Cooper's
bluff, and for some time 1t has been
feared that it would be dug away and
shipped to New York The present
purchase does away with this pros
pect- Howard Gould recently offered
ESQ, 900 for the property
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

was being held at Little Blue River
Gen. Blount's and Curtis cavalry.
six miles beyond Independence, by
having come in from Kansas; Gen
Pleasanton's cavalry force was in ouI
front and in rear of the enemy.
Gen Smiths command started al
4 O'Clock a. m The enemy knowing
that the cavalry would be reinforced
by the infantry at sunrise made q
determined charge on our cavalry
lines and fought it's way out.
Gen. Smiths command arrived on
the battle ground about an hour after
the battle. There was every indica
ton that there had been desperate
fighting; bloody mats were lying scat
tered about, and there were many
bodies of both Union and Confederate
soldiers lying in the timber along the
stream. The southwest bank of the
stream showed evidence of a fierce
struggle.
Our command remained there dur
ing the day gathering up and buryine
the dead and then went on into Kan
sas. The cavalry followed the enemy
into the Indian territory. The in
fantry command returned to ST
Louis. We suffered terribly, as we
had only rubber blankets and the
weather became extremely cold, with
snow fifteen inches in depth, before
our arrival in st. Louis on Nov. H.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Origin IF Memorial Day
First Decoration of a Soldiers Grave
Was Spontaneous Act of NatNrs

Will B. Smith, author of "On
Wheels, and How 1 Came There,
sends the following to the Los An
geles Times:
"On beautiful May day, thirty-f1ve
years ago, there gathered beneath the
overhanging boughs of fruit-bearing
tree beside an open grave in little
churchyard among the mountains of
New York, the friends and kinsmen of
one who, though mere boy, had
faced the brunt of battle, his body
pierced by the enemy's bullets and
had won for himself the golden crown
of martyrdom in the military service
of his country. There were also gath
cred there a few of his comrades in
arms, bronzed veterans, survivors OF
the red flames of carnage that swept
Pickett's division from the field of
Gettysburg, who had come to drop a
tear at a comrades grave and voice
tribute to his memory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Fight at WeStfa1l
Where Confedera tes Were Driven
Back Into Western Mis-.

H. Warren Phelps contributes the
following to the Ohio State Journal:
In the State Journal of May 81 ap-
pears an account of the unwilling of
a monument to the memory of Con-
federate soldiers at Westfall, Mo-.
suburb of Kansas City, by the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy.
MANY of the survivors of the
Ninety fifth and Seventy-second regi-
ments, o. v. L., of the late Gen. Nc
Millen's brigade, well remember the
battle at Westfall on Little Blue
river, Missouri, seven miles from
Kansas City, on Monday morning,
Oct. "a, 1864. We were not engaged
in that battle but made a nearly all
night march hurrying to get there in
time.
THE command under Major Gen
eral A J. Smith, three divisions, went
from Memphis to Little Rock the first
week of September and headed off the
enemy, which came down from West
ern Missouri, under command of Gen.
Sterling Brice to take Little Rock.
The enemy was driven back into
western Missouri, and on Oct. % our
command marched twenty miles in
close pursuit of the enemy which was
mounted, and went into camp at Sun
set, within ten miles of Independence.
AT II o'clock that night we received
orders to march again, as the enemy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

81 never saw guerrilla in my life"
said one of Col. Opdyke's Tigers Zone
Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio). Il
never saw a prisoner cruelty treated,
but l was often cruelty treated my
self, mostly by circumstances, but I
generally came out in pretty good
shape. 1 had The worst luck while
we were penned up in Chattanooga,
after Chickamauga- While in the act
of stealing corn from a mule 1 receiv-
ed a kick from the aforesaid mule
that seemed to me the very quint-
essence of cruelty. There 1 was starv-
ing, and here was a mule eating corn.
l didn't want all of his blamed corn,
anyhow, but the moment l tried to
take one ear he let loose and / went
over backward
when l got to my feet 1 was in a
retaliatory mood. l killed the mule,
skinned the carcass, cut out what 1
regarded as the choicest bit of NIUE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
A Foolish Lift.

Stratford, Wis. July 2sth.-William
Junemann was working with a farm
err near this place last summer and
one day they got stuck with load
of grain. Mr.. Junemann says: I'VE
had to lift like fools and my back
cracked and started to hurt me so
that / couldn't stand it any longer.
The man l was working with took
me home and l went to bed l saw
an advertisement of Dodd'S Kidney
Pills in the paper and l sent and got
one fifty cent box. Before l had
this box used up | began to feel bet
ter and l kept on and very soon my
back was we'll again.
Il can't say enough for Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and L cannot understand
why anyone should continue to suf-
fer with backache when DOdd's Klu-
ney pills will cure it SO quickly"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
In An Old Well
Remains of Confederate Officer
Unearthed at Chambersb burg Pa

few days ago an old citizen of
this town informed Janitor Henninger
that when the worKmen who are ex-
cavating for an addition to the court
house would reach the bottom of a
well back of the old Hope Fire Com
pany's house, in the rear of the court
house. they would likely find some
human bones This morning the work
men reached the point indicated and
a quantity of human bones were dis
covered, together with a number CT
brass buttons
Being. questioned further the man
who gave the information said that
during the civil war. before the town
was burned by the Confederates, a res
ldent of Chambersburg and Confed-
crate officer were engaged in a game
Df cards in the fire company's house.
Mr. Henninger's informant was pres
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sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not a very cheerful
prospect, to be sure I, however, was
advised to try Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and SAN
alive Wash; L did SO, fortunately
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felt that my general health had I'M
proved; in three months more 1 was
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Your Vegetable Compound is GER
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The fullest counsel on this
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Coed Adyfce.

Gettin' married is a sight easier
to them that's been through it once
than to others. It's surprisin' to me
that she amt ben snapped up fore
this time She was always a likely.
Pert girl, an could "a took her pick
an choice fore she married Alph
Jepshon- If you ever take a notion to
wilder. Mr.. Pilgreen, don't sit
round waitin' for her to forget her
first husband. It's right nice to have
such feelin's, but somebody elseIl get
the widder.-Matt Grimm in Lippin-
colt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

FAST
These are your own, and the great Sea
waits to greet them,
And down the way that leads to hei
your strong men march past
March pasti March pasti And what's
to stop stay them?
March past, march past, and who's tc
say them nay?
There was no prayer that you could pray
to hold them or delay them.
For the flag is on the April wind and al
the bugles play.
Cheer. For high hope or young courags
burning
Cheer. For quiet eyes and for the steady
tread
Cheer, For all those who goi Cheer
for their safe returning
Aye and cheer your hearts out in 9
cheer to pledge your deadi
Arthur Ketchum, in Ainslee's Maya
zine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

Paderewski. the celebrated pianist
is an excellent man of business. All
the money he earns by his profession
and it is said to exceed 500, 600 .
year, is invested to the best sdvan-
tage- He is said to be a shareholder
n a well-known piano firm as well
as part proprietor in one of the CHIEF
hotels in Warsaw Paderewskf has
been heard to say that he has never
had single serious financial loss
during the time he has conducted his
own investments.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Winnino = Bride.

The saving of a young woman's
life won bride for William Sayrec of
Wflkesbarre. Pa He detected Lillian
May In the act of climbing over the
railing OF . bridge to throw herself
into the river below. He caught her
in his arms just as she was about to
jump The young woman insisted
that she wanted to die but Sayres
pleaded with her and in less than a
week they were engaged. A few days
later the marriage ceremony took
place
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

HSss~ sfoHkSfS - SvffttS ftOusSs
Even in the hottest of weather
crowds of visitors go to the white
house, ostensibly to watch the work
men tearing out the interior, but real
ly to carry away pieces of boards,
laths and other parts of the interior
which have been thrown into the
driveway. The wrought-iron naiis
found sticking out of pieces of wood
here and there are most sought after.
These are of unusual shape and are
carried away by sightseers by the
hundreds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Doctors In Europe.

The shortage of doctors in Russia is
the subject of an article in a St Pc
tersburg journal, which publishes sta
tistics of the proportion Of doctors in
other European countries per loo. 900
inhabitants Great Britain heads the
list with $50. Switzerland has 50, Ger
many 80, and Russia s. In order to
bring the percentage to the same level
as Great Britain, Russia will have to
have 130. 900 doctors At present there
are only about 1900
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

ent and was sent by the Chambers
burger to purchase some beer. On
his return he found the Chambers
burg man alone. Upon being asked
what had become of the Confederate
officer the Chambersburger replied
that an alteration had ensued; that
he had thrown the Confederate down
the steps and in the fall his neck had
been broken, and in order to get rid
of him he had thrown the body down
the well.
committed the deed has not been q
resident of this town for many years.
-Chambersburg (Pa.) Correspond
ence Philadelphia Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09

Just as the solemn rites of burial
were over and the last shovelful OF
earth had been heaped upon his rest,
ing place, Gods breath shook the
overhanging boughs and sweet beauti.
full apple blossoms came gently down
and decorated the hero's grave.
This incident coming to the ears
of Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan
was the inspiration that caused him
to issue the order creating Grand Ar
my Memorial Day, and ever since on
the 30th of May the loyal people of
this Union gladly follow the example
heaven SO graciously set and to see
that no veterans grave is neglected
with the flowers of spring, and place
thereon the flag which the valor OF
himself and comrades kept flying uu-
der the blue heaven
Liberty consists of letting your wife
co as you please.
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ALTON RESUMES FAST ST. LOUIa
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to St Louis
AMI points east should go via the KaD.
sas City gateway. thereby securing
the advantage Of the Chicago & Alton s
fast night train, leaving Kansas City
at 8 p. M, arriving in St Louis at 1:0s
q m. Chair cars free of extra charge
Compartment sleeping cars. The AL.
ton keeps their light a'shtntng just
ahead of the rest Write to l. ID
Cooper, Travelling Passenger Agent
Chicago & Alton Railway. Kansas City
Mo-. for lowest rates.
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kniahts Pythias Biennial Meeting.

Knights PythIaS Biennial meeting.
For this gathering in San Francisco
in August next excursion tickets will
be sold via the Chicago Milwaukee &
ST. Paul Ry- from Chicago to San
Francisco or Los Angeles for $50 for
the round trip with final return limit
September so.
Tie Chicago, Milwaukee & StPauT'
railway is the Short Line between
Chicago and Omaha. Iwo through
trains daily in each direction with til ,
best Sleeping Car and Dining Car
Service. and al regular travellers know
and appreciate the merits of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railways
Short Line between the East and the
West.
Time tables, maps and information
furI ished on apple alton tc F. A. Mil
Ter, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Old Soldier Tolls of Finest
Meal He Has Ever

flesh, boiled it until it was thoroughly
cooked, seasoned it with salt and pep
per, to which 1 added the stolen corn,
after parchiDg and grinding it, by
putting it into a stocking and beating
it until it was practically meal. This
stew was to me in my starving con-
dition the most appetizing food l ever
ate. Sometimes when I go into the
high grade restaurants or go to my
own table, where the choicest food
has been cooked in the best possible
way, l think of that mule stew at
Chattanooga Do you know, no din
ner in the world has ever eeemed as
good to me as the flesh of that mule
which kicked me for stealing corn
This was cruelty, of course. The
mule was cruel to me, and I was
cruel to the mule, but it was war;"
Sc hot t, he 70, ~ Fol
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Aged Gypsy Queen Dead.

Ezvira Lowell, the oldest gypsy
queen in America, died last week of
heart trouble and was buried at sun
set in cemetery near the camp of
her little band on the outskirts of
Harrisburg, Pa The Romaly rites
were observed. and her wagon and
effects were burned. She was ninety
six years cid.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
(dlglill!P fireIdles
THE SONGS OF THE HueLEs.

Crocuses lighting the dusty square,
And the grass that is family showing,
limiting of green of a later day
Speak of peace-but, far away.
L hear the bugles blowing;
Scarce heard and soft, / catch the note
OF far-of bugles blowing.
Song of the bugles-brave and sweet,
And the measured pulse of marching
feet,
That the roar of the town grows stin to
hear
Till the music blurs in sudden cheer.
Song of the bugles, the flag goes by,
A scarlet futter against the sky
(The April sky that seems to be
Tender with a memory;
Oh, the steady sway of the close-ranked
And the bugle's song that rings again
These are your own-Oh, city, rise to
meet them,
These are your own-Oh, city, hold them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-08-09
Driven to Bankruptcy by Rats

A merchant of Essex, England, re-
Gently declared in the bankruptcy
court that he had been ruined by
rats, which had entered his warehouse
and ate and destroyed his wares.
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Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
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next to impossible to sell any other
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IT believe baby has an ear for mu-
sic" remarked Mrs. Newed- yes" re-
turned Newed, II notice he always
bowls when you play"
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Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds--N. W. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove. N J.. Feb IL. 1901
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Even If a man is a poor thinker hs
may be a good whistler
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Every rich man has a lawyer for an
heir.
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ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERs
Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes ciotnee
Clean and sweet as when new All grocers-
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TYPEWRITERS-w WE SELL e I;v, ANY y
less than half price-Our leader
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No, Maude, dear; you can't open &
jackpot with a corkscrew.
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1t Is better to be slandered by some
than praised by Others
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Blessings often come disguised
False teeth never ache
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He is a wise man who realizes thu
of sure thing.
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True happiness consists in not want
ing the things you can't get.
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PY-Ro-GEN TREATMENT.

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To Cure a Cold in Ono day.
Take Laxative Brozno Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. CSC.
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A properly adjusted tongue rur
slower than the mind.
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Words are merely the echoes of
thought.
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sailor isn't necessarily a pugilis
because he boxes the compass
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The weather prophet never bets on
his own predictions.
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SENSIBLE HOOSEkGEPERS
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Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
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1t doesn't take a muscular youni
woman to throw fellow overheard.
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Soms men object to dogs. and
some women object to men who object
to dogs
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No man thinks he is as stupid as h
looks.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums, reduces Il
Illumination, allays pain cures wind coiic 25c bottl
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Fine feathers may not make fine
birds, but they show up on the bill all
right
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RED CROSS BALL BLUE
Should be in every home. Ask your grocer
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Ignorance may be bliss, but knowl
edge leaves no room for doubt
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Some men would rather preach than
listen to an angels harp practice
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Wise is the individual who is sen
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1t is better to be true to the false
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Liberty consists of letting your wife
co as you please.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-08
ago.
DRIVEN AWAY.
soRROwFUL STORY TOLD BY A
SMALL BOY.

A small boy, apparently about
twelve years of age, was hanging
about the Illinois Central passenger
depot this morning, and when ques-
toned by the police, who thought he
had run away from home, said that he
had not run away, but had been run
away by his mother. He said that
his name WAS Taylor Collins, and that
his home is in GAINESVILLE, Tenn, and
that several days ago he was driven
away by his mother and had since
been roaming about the country. He
had not been in Paducah long, he
claimed, and was then awaiting a
train to take him to Memphis. He
was dressed in rags, but seemed per-
fectly satisfied with his condition and
talked freely about himself. The
officers did not arrest him but let
him go his way.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-09-08
MAINE ELECTION.
A GOVERNOR. MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS AND THE LEGIs.
LATURE BEING CHOSEN.

Bangor, Me-, September S-Maine
is today holding an election for gov
ernor, four members of congress,
members of the legislature and county
officers. The campaign has not been
especially active, although the Repub-
licans have held about $50 meetings,
Of which fifty were addressed by
prominent speakers from out OF the
state, eighteen in number. Little po-
litical literature hes, been circulated
by either party. The Democrats have
done more WORK in that line than have
the Republicans, although they have
held few meetings. Chairman Simp-
son of the Republican state committee
expresses himself as well satisfied with
the prospects for his party in the cleo
tion, and predicts that the Republican
plurality will range from 10000 to
II, 900.