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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
LEARNING TO SKATE.
Elderly Gentlemen Found the Pastime Not Pleas
as { Looked.
ont as 1t Locke

1t was Thursday evening and Mr..
Doddleby was calling on Miss Harmer
That had been Mr.. Doddleby's invari-
able custom for at least four months
and Miss Harmer had begun to look
upon Mr. Doddleby in the light of
serious proposition Mr.. Doddleby was
no longer in youths springtime, and,
therefore, Miss Harmer, who certain
ly could be counted in that class, had
made careful inquiries about his bank
account, ascertaining that his rating
was AA1 and had resigned herself to
a pleasant fate, says the Chicago
Chronicle On this particular Thurs
day evening Mr.. Doddleby had made
remark about the monotony of the
winter season when there were no
forms of diversion open to loving
hearts and willing minds except the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

ing old man. promised to lead his
inamorita to the ice in Lincoln Park on
the next evening and there take his
first lesson in skating.
1t was not without many doubts ana
misgivings that Mr.. Doddleby sailed
forth the next evening with Miss
Harmer hanging on his arm and re-
calling him with many tales of her
fancy skating done in days of yore-
not so very yore. of course, for no
young woman will talk of anything
further back than three years unless
it is connected with the infant class
in the Sunday school. At the park
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
LOGAN WAS CONVERTED.
What Caused the Great Illinois Soldier to Forget
Party Preudices.

along until they began to meet strag-
glers coming toward them, running at
their best speed They came thicker
and faster, and then they were met
by three men carrying muskets.
John A. Logan jumped toward them
and asked:
What is the matter? Where and
what are you running for?'
''One of the men replied: There's
a hell of fight and the rebels are Civ
ing us hell and we are trying to get
out of their reach
John A. Logan then grabbed one
of the muskets and exclaimed: There
is but one side to take in this fight
and L am going to take the Union
side
with that his friends cheered him,
for he had been still finding fault with
the war and saying sharp things
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

"Oh, it will go ali right" said Miss
Harmer reassuringly, and at that mo-
ment it did. Mr.. Dcddleby's feet went
with it and he clutched the young
woman desperately and saved himself.
Come out on the ice." said Miss
Harmer. Keep hold of my arm and
you will be all right. Now, then,
just strike off like this
She dropped Mr.. Doddleby's arm
and struck off. Before she had gone
ten fet Mr. Doddleby became aware
that his feet were slowly but surely
parting company. One of them seemed
bent upon joining the gay throng and
the other evinced a desire to slide
along the shore. Mr.. Doddleby felt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

: of the law for many years"
Il am afraid that 1 cannot excuse
you if you are not a lawyer" said the
court, smiling.
But continued the young man with
great earnestness, the color mounting
to his temples Il am sure, il your
honor knew as much law as 1 do, your
conscience would not allow you to
serve on jury
After the bench and bar had recov-
cred from this naive outburst the
judge told the young man that If it
was a matter which affected his con-
science so deeply he would excuse him.
and a very much abashed youth left
the courtroom--New York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

you cOulQ Try II alone now. Sno
asked. Mr.. Doddleby had decided
to Indignantly retire from the ice and
bid Miss Harmer a cutting goodnight,
but when she looked at him that way
he weakened.
Il don't know but 1 could he fall
tered. Miss Harmer encouraged him
with bright smile.
Til wait here for you," she said.
and Mr.. Doddleby struck out for him
self. The first four or five strokes
were not SO bad, but when he let him
self go across the ice he discovered to
his alarm that he was like a runa u ay
automobile He could neither stop
himself nor steer. Dead ahead of him
a fancy skater was cutting doves and
bleeding hearts on the ice before an
admiring circle of spectators and Mr..
Doddleby discovered that he was go
ing to become one of the party. He
plunged into the ring of onlookers like
a wild engine and crashed head on
AGAINST the fancy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

race. 1t was six inches farther from
where it should have been than the
other one was. He made a desperate
effort to haul it in and the move was
fatal The off foot, which he was not
paying any attention to, continued its
trip along the shore, greatly accelerated
as to speed, and he went with it.
Just as he was Scrambling up the
bank and shaking the cold, wet snow
out of his hand Miss Harmer came up
with a rush, executed wide sweep on
both skates and stopped before him,
flushed and painting
Come on" she said gayly, ''its
glorious"
Yes, it must be- said Mr.. Doddle-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

A Belgian diplomat who recently
returned from Turkey says that the
Turks are not hostile to Christians
At Constantinople the minister of
waters and forests has chosen a Ro-
man Catholic priest as a tutor for his
SON. 1t is also asserted that the Ar
menian massacres were not provoked
by hatred against Catholics. but by
the detestation in which the Arme-
MAN race is held for it's tendency to
overreach in trade
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

against the leaders of his own party
for helping Lincoln and his party
McClernand at once said:
" He has been converted and con-
graduated him on his change Of
'front.'
And this. according to the writer
in the Illinois State Register, is tho
true history of how John A. Logan,
for once and for all, threw aside his
Southern sympathies and enlisted.
heart and soul, in the war from the
Union in which he made SO splendid a
record as a brave and loyal soldier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

of 200 hospital in 30 days. 1t directly
on the kidneys, and cures by draining out of the
Blood the poisonous Uric Acid, Lithates, ETC.,
which cause the disease.
James Thomas, ESQ, of the Board of Review
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. c. was cured
after many physicians failed and he had given up
all hope of recovery. Nathaniel Anderson. ESQ.,.
of Greenwood, g. c., writes: Wasa sufferer of Kid
ney and Bladder troubles, which caused two hem
minutes; physicians told him his case was incur.
able, but was completely cured by Alkavis- Alvin
d. Lane Auburn, Me-, writes: Was cured of Rheu-
matisn, which so severe as to cause him to use
crutches. Hundreds of similar testimonials can
be produced If desired. Many ladies, including
Miss Viola bearing, Petersburg. Ind. Mrs: E R.
its wonderful curative powers in Kidney diseases
That you may judge of the value of this Great
Discovery for yourself we viii send You one Larss
Case by mail Free only asking that when cured
yourself you will recommend 1t to others. 1t is
Sure Specific and not fail. Address. The
Avenue, New York City
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

Colo, improvised camp by taking
sheaves of oats from a field near by,
upon which the party slept that night
The party consisted of Col. Rich
ardson, Col John A McClernand con-
gresham from Springfield; John A.
Logan, the Hon. Burt Cook. Col. R. E.
Goddell and one other to be remem-
bered. The party were soundIy sleep
ing in their oat-sheaf beds when the
sound of a cannon was heard and
Gen. McClernand exclaimed:
My God, boys. it is the beginning
of the tug-of-war! Get up and let us
hurry to the 'front.'
They went without their breakfast
and were as hungry as bears, but still
anxious to see the fight They pushed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

say that skating was one of the ac>
eomplishments of boyhood he had
failed to acquire, inasmuch as he had
spent his early years in a region where
there was no body of water larger than
cistern.>
-Oh, but you could learn SO easily"
insisted Miss Harmer. why, l think
l could show you how myself
Mr. Doddleby CALAMITY declared that
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

brushed the snow
from his Overcoat.
Mi S s Harmer
struck off and Mr..
Doddleby did the
best he could. As
the young woman
is strong and
husky, she carried
him forty feet
across the ice be-
fore he managed
to get his feet
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
EXCUSED FROM THE JURY.
After Having NaiveIy Turned a Good
Laugh the Judge

After Having Naiveiy Turned Good
Laugh the Judge
A young man whose features and
flashing eyes betokened great earnest
ness was summoned before Judge Nc
Carthy of the city court the other day
for jury duty He Immediately asked
to be excused. When the judge asked
him what excuse he had for not serv-
ing, he replied:
II believe it is rule of the court
that the jury is the sole judge of the
facts and the court of the law; that
the juror should only weigh the facts
IS presented by the evidence, not TAX
Ing into consideration any of the rules
of law governing the case; wherefore
all lawyers are exempt from jury
duty"
But are you a 1awyer!, asked
Judge Mccarthy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

Nj r. d o d d | e b v
sought out the man
who rents skates to
all corners and
timorously asked
for a couple OF
pair. They were
slammed down OF
the counter before
him, he paid his
deposit and looked
helplessly at the
shining skates
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

skater. That gen.
tleman was just
putting the finish
ing touches on a
humming bird, and
what he said to Mr..
Doddleby need not
be set down here.
Two kind strang-
ers picked up the
d a Didated Mr..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

ice. The indignant
skaters who had
Joined Mr.. DOODLE
by scrambled to
their feet, handed
him a few opinions
of their own and
skated on. Miss
Harmer was sweet
ly waiting when he
arose.
Don't you think
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

II any 1nducement
on earth could
move him to don a
pair of skates and
make a public ex-
hibitiOn of nImSelf
it was the one
that Miss Harmer
had just offered,
and the end of 1T
was that Mr.. bod
diebv fond trust
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

the smooth sheet
of ice on which
thousands of young
people were enjoy
ing themselves.
L don't know
how this is going
to CO." he said
nervOusly, as he
essayed to stand
I'D.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

lACdic1 anu t1IIS rs
vot e d decidedly
dull.
"Oh, Mr.. DOODLE
by gurgled Miss
Harmer, don't you
enjoy skating? 1
just love to skate
Mr.. D o d d | e b Y
gasped a little,
swallowed h a T d
and managed to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Marble Bust of Victoria.

A marble bust of the late Queen VIC
toria has been discovered built up in
a wall at Windsor Castle, where, ac-
cording to a long-lived tradition among
the castle servants. it was hidden away
by order of the late queen herself soon
after the death OF the prince consort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Ancient Irish Boat.

In bog near Tuam, an ancient Irish
corrack, or canoe boat, has been found
several feet below the surface, we'll
preserved. 1t measures ffty-two feet
in length and will be placed among
the Kettle remains in the Dublin mu-
scum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

not last very long.
He did not know
just how 1T would
wind up, but that
there was a finish
a h e a d Of h i m
seemed certain. He
looked down nerv-
ously at his NOV
ing feet and noticed
that one of them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

wrapped around each other, and
when he was on his way down he
heroically grasped two or three skaters
near by and brought them with him.
Luckily the ice was firm and the
shock did no material damage-to- the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

Speaking of ships. a receivership be-
longs to the submarine class because of
its relation to something that has gone
under.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

The amount of gold coin in actual
circulation in the world is estimated
by the Bank of England officials to be
about S65 tons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

of the bank account and the AA1 rat
ing, led the way in silence to the
shore.
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certain that this sort of thing could
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-02
Sunday School Harvest Concert.

The Sunday School of the Congre-
gational Church, will give the fol-
lowing program at the church next
Sunday evening.
Doxology.
Lords prayer.
Singing by the School, bringing in
the Sheaves.
Recitation "October's Bright Blue
Weather, -. Ellsworth Alvord.
Recitation, $40. Gladys Lien.
Motion Song, "The Farmer, 4"
Primary Glass.
Recitation, :. "The Four Seasons, ("
Four Little Girls.
Recitation. :. ''The Harvest Moon"
Mabel Goodenough.
Solo. -. "The Master is Calling for
Thee. $40. 80. Ethel Sweezy.
Recitation. "The Chestnut Burr. ="
Horace Frost.
Recitation. In the Orchard. )"
Guy Colquhoun.
Solo & Chorus Sowing the Seeds, )"
Miss Burnett s Glass.
Recitation. Goodbye to Summer"
Edna Tetzner.
Motion Song. Come Little Leaves"
Primary Glass.
Recitation :. Better Solder in to
Grain" ........ Florence Lemke.
Recitation. "Tke Pumpkin Frost,
julius Jensen.
Song $50. =. Weary Cleaner"
Bessie Stevens. Alice Fenton. Eva
Axelberg.
Recitation. ..... 1.-THE Last Walk in
Autumn" Miss Starr
Song by the School. "Gather the
Grain"
The church will be appropriately
decorated. and we hope good large
crowd will attend these exercises.
The collection will go toward the
church windows. which the Sunday
School are paying for.
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She Was an Observer

"Did George write to you every day
while he was travelling aroundw
Yes, every day"
what regularity"
Eyes, but discovered that every one
OF the letters was written here ia his
office before he started, and all he had
to do was to drop one in the postof1ce
wherever he CHANGED to be-"
"And how did you find that outf'
'AThe 'e' in his Office typewriter is
broker" -Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1902-10-02
CHARLIE SIMPSON
AS "A Candidate for Sheriff of bayfield,
County
4oI

County.
Communicated.
Inc result of the caucus pOrtrays
the popularity of G. B. Simpson, he
was practically raised among US,
when boy he displayed genial
disposition among his school mates.
since he attained manhood that trait
OF character has been developed
Possessed of a fair allowance of
SOUND common sense and charitable
to degree he is enable to use good
judgment at all times-Since he
launched out into the business world
his troubles have been numerous,
his cup has been brimful of sorrow,
Notwithstanding that fact he by ten
aclty OF purpose, has kept his boats
head to the wind-As a lumberman
he has endeavored at all times to be
a man, his employers welfare has al
ways been kept in view and not a
Whisper Of criticism has ever been
heard as to the treatment of lumber
men IN general. His esteemed faith
er succeeded in intoxicating into
charlie a character consisting of
strict integrity and truthfulness in
ali business and other transactions.
which has beftted him to be accept
ed In the community as a man to be
relied upon, There is no man who
has no enemies and Charlie Simpson
has few. His friends are legion
ane his success in life is a part of
their desires AS public officer he
Will without doubt attend to the du-
ties devolving upon him to the en-
tire satisfaction of the constituent
cy.- 0. |. G..
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state, and extend it thro ughout the
country, with the Washburn organ
lzatlon at the head of all the
branches. The next meeting of the
committees representing the differ
ent lodges will be held next Friday
evening, at which time it is pro-
posed to perfect the organiza-
ton.
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SIBERIA A /. AND OF PLENTY
John Foster r. ser Says X WIFE Be
World Food Center.

John Foster +: ser Says X WIFE Be
World Food Center.
John Foster aser, who wrote The
Real Siberia" apped ashore at New
York the other lay from the Camps
MIA with the ave ed intention Of studys
ing American workmen for the pur-
pose Of making a comparison with Eng
lish workmen in order to note lust
wherein the latter fail, says the New
York Journal. Mr.. Fraser has been in
thirty-two different countries.
II had my choice to cover the coro-
nation for the Yorkshire Post, the
Glasgow Herald and Birmingham Post
or to take this assignment in the Unit
ed States" said Mr.. Fraser. 81 chose
to come here. You see, my wife is an
American.
"My views Of Siberia differ from
those Of other writer's and especially
SO In the book have written? Yes, I
am we'll aware Of that. The trouble iS
that the public up to now has never
had the real Siberia pictured to it.
1t Is beautiful land; not one Of eter-
nal snow.
why, do you know that believe ST.
IBERIA will be the great food producing
center of the world In the future? 1t
is great agricultural country. It re-
minds me of the vast stretches Of ag-
ricultural lands I have seen In the
United States.
'"There are plenty Of evidences Of
American craft in Siberia, in Baldwin
locomotives and in farming implements
that the Russian government sells to
the peasants at cost price. Americans
do not sell as much agricultural ma
chinery as they might. That little
cOuntervailing duty that the United
States imposes on Russian sugar oper-
ateS against them. The Russians have
retaliated by imposing a duty Of %
per cent on all American machinery.
Germany is rushing in to take adj
vantage of this, and great quantities
Of machinery that could have been
sold in Russia by United States manu-
facturers are now being sold by the
Germans Thus Germany is Indirectly
reaping the benefit Of the American
duty on Russian sugar
II have been all through Siberia
from end to end and from side to side.
"I was arrested once in Manchuria
by the Russians, who were at first
very fierce and ended by inviting me-
to dinner. The Russians will give up
Manchuria about the same time that
the English forsake Egypt-that 10,
when they are driven out"
Fishes Live to q Great Age.
Crows are commonly said to live for
q hundred years, and turtles are re-
ported to have even longer life, but IL
the late Professor Baird be right the
greatest amount Of longevity is DOS
sessed by fishes. Professor Baird oncej
said that as a fish has no maturity
there is nothing to prevent It from
living indefinitely and growing con-
tinually. He cited in proof a pike In
Russia whose age Is known to date,
back to the fifteenth century. In the
Royal aquarium at st. Petersburg
there are hundreds Of fish that were
put H. over 150 years ago.
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Local & Personal.

Mrs. Paul Weed visited in the city
Friday.
Mrs. Charles Drummer is visiting
in Rice Lake.
Mrs. VIM. Burns is visiting rela-
tives at Volga Wis.
Mrs. Frank Jones, left Friday for
her home in Chicago.
Call on DIR. A. G.. Hebberd if in
need of dental work.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs, E. 7. Swift
at Sioux River Sept. 20 son.
A baby girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Bes Gler, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Baxstrom
spent several days in Washburn
during the past week.
Charles F. Morris was here from
Iron River, and took in the sights OF
the county convention.
Hunters report a plentiful number
of cartridges this season. Grouse
are also quite numerous.
Fred. Urquhardt expects to spend
a portion of the coming winter with
his parents in Cumberland.
For RENT: Rooms for light house
keeping. Hot and cold water and
bath room. Inquire at this office.
Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiaties, and can be given to
children. For sale by Frost u Spies.
If in need of frst-class dental
work, call on DR.. A. G. Hebberd. All
work guaranteed. Office in Meehan
Block.
SANDY" Mcdonald, city editor of
the Ashland News, was in the city
Tuesday, on business connected with
his paper.
A big party of Maccabees were at
BAYFIELD, Tuesday night, and were
royalty entertained by the order in
that city.
W. A. Loveland, of Sioux City,
Iowa, came to the city the forepart
of the week, with couple of prospec
tive settlers.
A democratic caucus to elect dele
gates for the Assembly convention
is to be held at the K. of L. hall to-
morrow night.
Mrs. G. F. Latimer and daughter
were here from Ashland Tuesday,
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Latimer.
Mrs. VIM. O'Neii returned home
Tuesday from the southern part of
the state, where she has been visit
ing for some time.
Hoken Lund, deputy state game
warden, was in the city yesterday,
and watched the proceedings of the
county convention.
A very pleasant dancing party
was given at the Masonic Hall last
Friday evening and all who have at
tended report good time.
WANTED-aG once. A good shoe
maker one used to help in store pre-
ferred. STRoUsE SHOE Co. Wv
sale. Inquire at The TINES Office.
Peter J. Savage, editor of the Iron
River Pioneer, was one OF the third
house" of the republican county
convention, held here yesterday.
G.. A. Pine, Fl. c. Hale and w. W.
Downs were here from Bayfield, yes
terday, taking in the sights of the
big show at the county convention.
Take your washing to the Wash
burn Steam Laundry. No better
work done anywhere than here.
Absolute satisfaction guaranteed.
Makes the fires of life burn with a
steady glow. Renews the golden
happy days of youth. That's what
Rocky Mountain Tea does. 35c at
Frost & Spies.
Work is progressing rapidly on
the new Catholic Church building
The masons have about all the stone
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many Instance f landlords WHO have
notified the L PTS that they do not
expect any re- lntil the strike is end
ed. Some ow have attempted to
eject their te. IS. They have been
told that if tn 10 that they VIII ind
their houses te. atIess when the strike
is over
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ed all the way through by those who
saw it. 1t was one of the best pro-
auctions that has been put on the
stage here this season, and the
management of the Opera House is
be congratulated on securing so
strong an attraction.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS

meeting in Boston June 18th to 18th.
Il will be to your advantage to obtain
rates applying over the Nickel Plate
road before purchasing elsewhere.
Tickets ON sale June 10. l3, and Ia.
Final limit returning July 81. Call
on or address, John Y. Callahan, Cen
eral Agent, Ill Adams street, Chicago,
lo-22t2
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