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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.

That small quantity of water, say
half pint, may be made to burst a
strong cask, seems a startling state
ment to make, and yet it is true 1t is
a well-known law of physics that the
pressure exerted by liquids increases in
proportion to their depth. Suppose,
therefore, that we have a strong cask
filled with water and standing on end.
The slaves of this cask may be made
to burst apart by adding a very small
quantity of water to what is already
in the cask. AS the cask is already
full. some way of adding the water
must be devised. To do this a hole is
bored in the end or head of the cask
and long tube of small diameter is
inserted upright. At the upper end of
the tube is small funnel, into which
water is poured until the tube becomes
full and when that point is reached
the cask will burst. This seems almost
incredible. but it is only demonstra
ton of the law that has been cited.
When the water is poured into the
tube it unites with the water in the
Acask, and the depth of the water is
several times as great as it was in
the cask alone. The fact that there is
only a small quantity of water in the
all one body, and its depth is gagged
from the top of the tube to the bottom
of the cask. AS a matter of fact, this
experiment is only an artificial repro
duction Of what we know takes place
in nature. Some of her greatest con-
vulsions are caused by this very pro-
cess. Suppose, for example, that there
is a great mass of rock, under which
there is a cavity filled with water that
has no outlet Suppose, moreover, that
there is crack extending from the
surface of the ground through this
mass of rock to the water-filled cavity
underneath. rock in this condition
is common thing in nature, the crack
gbeing caused by some disturbance of
the earth, or by its splitting in the
natural order of things. Now, when it
rains enough to fill that crack, thus
increasing the depth of water in the
cavity, the pressure will become so
great that the rock will be torn into a
hundred fragments.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
WHY 1T HAS FADEp.

"T saw recently in the press dis
patches from Washington" said r. T.
Smythe of that city, IAN item to the
effect that the original copy of the
Declaration of independence was fad
ing. The story is true in that the doc
ument is fading, but not true that this
partial obliteration is of recent occur
renee. Many years ago, in taking an
impression of the Declaration for the
purpose of reproducing copies of it, an
acid was used which had a most dis
astrous effect upon the ink with which
the paper was written. The writing
began to fade rapidly-so rapidly. in
deed. that in short time il was with
extreme difficulty that either the text
of the instrument or the signatures to
it could be deciphered- At this time
the Declaration hung upon the wall in
the library of the Department of State.
1t was in a wooden case. supplied with
DOORS but during the hours when the
library was open to the public the de-
mands of the visitors caused the doors
to be open also. The action of the
light upon the document was very
hurtful. and in order to preserve it
from further decay the secretary of
state caused specially constructed
safe to be manufactured for it. You
must possess a strong pull to-day to
obtain glimpse of it, for as the years
pass the fading of the writing, while
checked, nevertheless steadily con-
t:nues. AS a consequence the
department officials guard it carefully
and expose it to the light with extreme
reluctance. The safe in which the Dec
laration now rests is on the right of
the entrance to the library, while on
the left-hand wall hangs the case in
which it was formerly kept A repro
duction now takes its place. but nine
ty-nine people out of every hundred
who visit the library depart after ex-
aiming this copy, believing that they
have seen the original. They have seen
something, however. for below the
large case is smaller one containing
a rough draft of the Declaration in ex-
actly the form in which Jefferson wrote
il. This is an original. but as acids
have never touched it it has faded only
a little. New York Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

such cases, and ycs ing growing willows
have been the victims in nearly every
case. Cambridge used to pride itself
upon it's beautiful willows, and it was
therefore with sorrow that the people
discovered one morning the charred re-
mains of what had once been a really
beautiful specimen of the willow tree.
The fate of the tree naturally attracted
attention to the phenomenon. and
thereafter but too much opportunity
was afforded for the study of it At
one point in the river in particular the
process was seen. Green trees covered
with rich masses of foliage suddenly
burst forth into conf1agration and
burned to their very cores Fine will
lows in full vigor poured forth clouds
of smoke from their half burned stems.
An examination OF the charred remains
of the trees revealed nothing in the
way of explanation, but as the trees
which met their fates were for the
most part young there could hardly
have been any putrescence or fermen-
tation. Just why the willows should
meet such sudden ends is not apparent,
but the peculiar formation of the tree
its plant boughs and the dropping of
its leaves and flowers may have had
something to do with it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

A little extra refinement of work
manship has sufficed to adapt the lu-
minous flowers for home decoration.
Now all really modern Paris drawing
rooms are converted into magic gar
dens. Everywhere, of course, there is
the usual profusion of fresh flowers.
But the natural blossoms appear to
have acquired supernatural radiance
and glow. On closer examination it is
found that here and there artificial
blooms, made of suitably tinted glass
have been placed, in the hearts of
which shine electric lamps.
The same electric flowers are used
together with luminous fruit for the
dinner table. They are, in reality, ar
tificial fruit wonderfully initiated in
delicately co1ored glass. each contain
ing a tiny electric lamp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

possible all the social demands which
are made upon the first lady of the
state. She inclines toward practical
charity and does much in aid of So
cieties of this character. Personally,
she is a gracious, lovable character,
and the wife of no governor has ever
been more popular with the people of
Des Moines than she. 1t has been the
practice of Governor Shaw to submit
to her political questions personal to
himself and to be guided by her adj
vice. She appears to be a purely do
nestle woman, and yet, according to
the public admissions of Governor
Shaw, she has much to do with the
advancing of his political fortunes.
The Shaw family consists of two
daughters aged 81; Erma, aged
16-and son, Earl, aged 49, Enid
entered society toward the end of
her fathers first term as governor.
She has one more year in Cornell COL
lege. when she will either go abroad or
enter Vassar. Erma entered the
schools of Denison in September, when
arrangements were made for the re-
turn of the family to their home on
the expiration of the gubernatorial
term; and Earl is attending military
academy in Indiana.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Children and Iowa Home of
New Secretary Of the Treasury

Governor Shaw and family have adj
ded much to the social life of Des
Moines since his Inauguration four
years ago, and they will be quite at
home in the larger social sphere at
Washington. The public functions of
the Shaw administration have not
been equaled in magnificence by those
of any other administration of late
years. At the beginning of Governor
Shaw's first term Mrs. Shaw inaugur-
ated a series of legislative receptions
which were highly appreciated by the
wives and daughters of the members
of the General Assembly. These re-
ceptions were held every two weeks in
the governors parlors at the Capitol.
Mrs. Shaw is not a club woman. but
she takes delight in meeting as far as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Queen VictOria's crown is not a ruby
at all, but simply a red spinel. 1t
is of large size. and if it were a true
ruby would far surpass in value the
koh-i-Noor itself, for rubies never run
to the same size as diamonds, and be-
ing also far rarer are considerably
more valuable in price per carat A
four-carat ruby, for instance, would
be worth about $4,000. probably even
more if it were flawless stone; four
carat diamond would not be worth the
half of that sum.
The so-called BLACK Prince ruby
derived its name from the fact that it
was given to Edward the Black Prince
by Don Pedro of CASTLE in gratitude
for the victory of Logrono in April,
1867, which restored the throne of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
LITERARY ESSENTIALS.

An author used to think thought
Before he went a-printing.
His task with arduous care was
wrought,
The night oil kept him squirting.
To-day, alas, it matters not
What you may have to tell 'em.
For books the public pays a lot
Ii they are done in vellum.
SO do not strive, with furrowed brow,
Some great thought to be finding;
The things 10 be considered now
Are paper, ink, and binding.
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
A Grateful Man.

Cox, Wis, Jan. with Kidney dis
ease 50 bad that he could hardly walk
across the room for pain, Frank NJ.
Russell of this place was a man greatly
to be pitied.
He tired out with the slightest exer-
ton and in spite of all the doctors
could do for him he was growing grad
ually worse. He had tried many medi-
cines and treatments without benefit,
but recently he read in q newspaper
about Dodd's Kidney Pills, and these
helped him from the very first dose.
He took several boxes before he was
completely cured, but now he is we'll
and strong as ever he was, and feels
very grateful to Dodd's Kidney Pills
for his restoration to good health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

onation crown is to be adorned with
what is termed 1.-The Brack Prince
ruby" It is not generally known that
this stone, which now forms the CEN
ter of the Maltese cross on the late
Spain to Don Pedro. Henry " wore
it in his helmet at the battle of
Agincourt, and it has ever since
formed part of the crown jewels OF
England. In spite of it's having been
proved to be nothing but spinel it
still figures in the description of the
regalia as a ruby and as such was
shown at the famous exhibition of
1862 when the royal jewels were one
of the most interesting exhibits.-Lon-
don Taller.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Luminous Flowers in Paris.

Luminous flowers and fruit are the
latest novelties in the decoration of
French homes, says the Paris CORE
spondent of the London Telegraph.
The idea was obviously suggested to
the inventor one national fete evening
when the boulevards were deckeG out
in their gala garb.
Garlands of electric blossoms were
first used to decorate the streets of
Paris on festive occasions during the
exhibition of 1900. They were at once
voted the most effective ornaments of
their kind ever imagined. The idea was
developed and tulips, violets, roses,
marigolds, a dozen sorts of flowers,
with a glowing ball of electric light
enclosed in their petals of brilliantly
enamelled metal, now blossom forth in
the trees of avenues and in the shrubs
of gardens whenever Paris has public
rete
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

In the type of trading vessel built
to-day in China there is little or no
departure from the practice of thou
sands of years; the junk still remains
in use for general trade and is likely
to for some ages to come. 1t has,
however, some disadvantages in sail
ing qualities which detract from its
value; it sails very fast with the wind
on either quarters, but cannot run be-
fore the wind or sail close to it 1t
has bulkheads and many of them
rancor which is most furious and i'm
placable." If any one can find the first
begetter of the phrase he is requested
to give information to DR.. Murray, at
the Scriptorium, Oxford, England.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
GIANT SNOW MUSHROOMS.

Vaughan Cornish, F. r. G. s., who
has recently made a journey across
Canada and British Columbia to study
there the surface forms of snow, de-
scribes in Pearson's Magazine the
great snow mushrooms that he dis
covered in the upper valleys of the
Selkirk mountains. Mushrooms of
great variety in shape and size, he
says. are produced by the large flakes
of sticky snow falling on the fiat tops
of tree stumps. Some of tie mush-
rooms have long stems-I noticed one
on tree trunk % feet in height-oth-
ing above the snow on the ground.
Mushrooms on short stalks always
have hollows beneath them-into
which one may easily fall-for their
caps shelter the ground beneath from
its proper share of snow. The mush-
room that formed on the 25-foot trunk
measured IL feet inches in diameter.
The diameter OF the tree itself at the
top was but four feet. so that the snow
projected beyond the trunk for four
feet three inches. Its depth was about
the same as the depth of snow on the
ground-some five feet On a short
tree trunk, having diameter of two
feet. the snow cap measured nine feet
across and four feet in thickness. In
years of exceptionally heavy snowfall,
such as that of 1889, mushroom caps
weighing as much as two tons would
be found upon the largest stumps.-
Dofr0if PrpSS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
slot-machine. sen Tickets.

In all Of the railway depots in Ber-
lin suburban passengers can buy tick
cts by dropping their money in a SLOT
Rows of machines are placed in con-
venient locations with the names of
the stations and the price of the ticket
inscribed in pla n letters. A passenger
need only drop ehe proper coin in the
slot. pick up his ticket and pass on
to his train Adjacent to these auto
matte ticket Offices is another slot
machine for making change.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
QUEER FISH FOUND IN QUEENSLAND

The baramunda, strange fish with
two sets of respiratory organs, is in
teresting scientists of Paris, France,
where a specimen has been received
for the Museum of Natural History.
The baramunda has both the gills of
fish and the lungs of a batrachian.
and it may use either in breathing as
it is disposed 1t has been supposed
that all such creatures were extinct,
but the baramunda has been found
alive in the Mary, Dawson and Bur-
nett rivers OF Queensland, where its
0erh II hIrh1y prf1ed ~ fn0d. ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

baramunda a salmon This is natur-
al. for its flesh looks and tastes like
the flesh of a salmon The fish is not.
known to exist in any other rivers
than those of Queensland. 1t reaches
there length of six feet in the larger
specimens, though the specimen sent
to Paris is less than three feet in
length
A French naturalist who has studied
the peculiar fish says the natives of
Queensland tell many interesting st0r-
lea OF it. Among other things, the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Premier OF western Australia.

Alfred Edward Morgans, the new
premier of western Australia. is a
Welshman by birth and close upon 60
years of age. He spent many years
mining in Mexico, where he was per-
sonal friend of President Diaz. When
the gold discoveries in western Aus
tralia began to attract the attention of
the mining world he went there and
settled at Coolgardie, for which con-
stituency he was returned to the legis-
lative assembly in 1897.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Brooklyn N. Y, Jan. 6th--A very time
ly and practical suggestion comes from a
physician of this city He says, Take
Garfield Tea, the Herb Medicine 1t Is
especially needed at this season when the
system is apt to be out of order from
eating rich food. This wonderful remedy
cleanses the system and regulates the
liver, kidneys. stomach and bowels IL IS
simple pure and effective, and is good
for young and old"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Ouestion for snhoIars.

What is the origin of ''odium theo-
logicum"?' The letter. of course. not
the spirit. DIR. Murray is trying to run
it to earth in the interests of his big
dictionary, but fails to trace it further
back than 1858, when it appears in a
note to an edition of Hume's Essays
and Treatises.' Here it is said that
''odium theologicum" is noted even
to proverb, and means that degree OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

An automobile stage coach. said to
be the first ever built in the west, has
been placed on a route between Sheri-
dan, wyo-, and Buffalo, forty-five miles
distant 1t is propelled by a ten-horse
power gasoline engine and has accom-
vehicle weighs 1000 pounds. and the
modations for ten passengers The
operators will run the coach one ronad
trip-ninety miles-every day in the
year. It made IL trial trip in ak
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Building Rules in Stockholm.

Only two-thirds of the area of the
lot can be covered in Stockholm, ex-
cept on street corners, here three
fourths is allowed. The remainder of
the lot must be reserved for courts,
for light and ventilation. All Chin
ney fiues must be twelve or fifteen
inches and must be swept once a
month from October to April by Of
fetal chimney sweepers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

come into harbors after gales with the
bows completely destroyed by heavy
seas, but with their cargoes intact.
They are usually handled by one man
and his family, the wife steering with
the aid of small boy to help run the
tiller over
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians as the
Damage they will do is tenfold to the good you
can possibly derive from them Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney s. Co,
Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo. Ohio.
by F. ]. Cheney s. Co. Testimonials free Sold
by Druggists. price 75c per bottle
Halls Family Pills the best
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

-Germany's oldest sea-going IRON
clad, the Kron, has been struck from
the list of the strength of the fleet.
She was launched in England in 1867,
and was then considered the embodi-
ment of all that was new and effect
i've in armored war ships.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
oregoods, per package, than any other.
Sold by druggists, 1oc. per package
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

: When you break a good resolution
don't try to patch it up. 1t is easier to
make a new one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Hoax-"Do you prefer a green
Christmas or a white one?" Joax-
Its all the same to me. I'm color
blind
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
woman. Building at Charleston

The woman's building at the Char.
lesion Exposition is a beautiful colo
NAL mansion built two hundred years
ago and surrounded by gardens filled
with cld-fashioned flowers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS

he does not have Defiance Starch you
may be sure he is afraid to keep it until
his stock of IL packages sold. De-
fance Starch is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16
OF. to the package and cells for same
money as IL o. brands.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Some men think twice before marry
ing-then regret that they didn't ge
a third think.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Some Japanese young girls, when
they desire to look extremely capti-
waiting, gid their lips.
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IN THE ODD CORNER.
QUEER AND CURIOUS THINGS AMI
EVENTS.

Half Pint of Water May BE Made to
Burst Strong Cask Experiment
illustrates WeH-known Law of
Physics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

We do everything else ridiculous at
Christmas, but refuse to go to church
at midnight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

No. Maude, dear; by floating popula-
ton we do not mean the people who
are in the swim.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

FITS Permanently nervousness after
nrst days of DR.. Klfne's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
d. r. II. KLINE, Ltd. 93I Arch St. Philadelphia. Pa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Few people know more than they
think they know.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

1t is sometimes hard to distinguish
between the peacemaker and the busy
body.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Even the blind beggar sometimes
seems to be looking for trouble.
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water for the purpose of securing a
fresh supply of oxygen, and that at
night it makes a peculiar snarling
noise
The baramunda lives mainly on
fresh water shell fish, and it apparent
ly adapts itself readily to confinement.
The Paris museum authorities are
very proud of their specimen, not be-
cause the fish has SO long been con-
sidered extinct, but also because it is
regarded by ichthyolosists as being
one of the very nrst llshes created.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18
DEFIANCE STARCH

should be in eve-v household, none
good. besides 4 OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand of cold water starch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

Not True Ruby.
/ see it stated that the Kings cor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-01-18

DON'T FORGET
A large 2-oZ package Red Cross Ball Blue only
cents. The Russ Company. South Bend Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-29

sufficient vitality, an operation Tor.
ovarian troubles. Not a very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. I, however, was
advised to try Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and San
ative Wash; | did SO, fortunately
for mo- Before month had passed
felt that my general health had i'm
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ment or miss a meal
your Vegetable Compound is GER
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been cured are ready to give you. I
always speak highly of it, and you
will admit 1 have good reason to do
so."-MRs. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
$4,000 forfeit II obovs testimonial is not genuine.
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to NIrs Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be
entirely confidential.