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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

live, having inhaled flame, said in veal
tones that he was the last man te
see the captain. The captain was Their
trying to reach a floating mattress.
From the Italian ship Teresa Lovicc
several men were saved, but they are
in frightful state, except Jean Louis
Prudent of St. Pierre. Although on
deck and unprotected, he was little
burned.
Prudent says there was first an aw-
full noise of explosion, and then RICH,
away a cyclone of smoke and fire. but
such was the poisonous, choking ma
ture of the smoke that it burned worse
than the fire. The cyclone Of gas tore
the masts out of ships, blew others
up, and sunk some of them. Soon af-
forwards came wave of fire bigger
than the smoke cloud.
"That cloud" continued Prudent
twas bigger, it seemed, than the
mountain.
"The fire burned the city everywhere
at once. Near me l saw only dead
men, but on shore saw men and
women rushing back and forth for an
hour. They would not run long
Then came that checking smoke, and
they would drop like dead flies.
1.-The explosion, smoke and fire all
came and went in three minutes, but
the city burned for three hours. Then
every house was finished and nothing
alive was left.
Some men from the sinking ships
got to the shore, but they were burned
up there.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

King George II. once wished to add
the Green park in London to his pal
ace grounds whether the people liked
1t or not. He inquired Of his minister
as to the cost. His lordship, mindful
of the general discomfort then prevail
emit, answered, "The cost, sir? Oh, 1t
would be matter Of three crowns!"
The king took the hint. The people
kept their park and the sovereign his
triple throne.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
orandpephew Of sav.rIn.

Among the candidates for onice In
the coming French elections is a
granddaughter Of that Brillat Savarin.
the famous epicure, who wrote clas-
sic on cookery. His relative Is oppos-
ing the reelection OF Baudin, the
French minister of public works. Bril-
lat-Savarin was great lawyer as
we'll as a past master In the culinary
art, and all his family have been law
yerS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

At a recent eisteddfod at Dolgelly.
Wales. one of the principal speakers
stated that in 1871 as many as LOUIS
100 persons spoke Welsh, but in 1891
the number had fallen to 81, 1850 de-
crease of 1851, though the population
had meanwhile increased.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
First Harvard Degree.

Henry H. Edes. at recent meeting
of the Colonial Society Of Massachu-
sets, read paper in which he said
that Prof. John Winthrop. and not
George Washington. was the first per-
son to receive from Harvard college
the degree OF doctor Of laws.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
English In Japn n.

In the public schools Of Japan the
English language is required to be
taught by law. The Japanese youth in
the open ports and commercial cities
are all eager to learn English as a
passport to wealth, position and en-
ployment.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
Mans Opportunities.

Mans Opp0rtuuIIteS
II the average man were as prompt
TO seize his first opportunity to do
good for himself as he is to take adj
vantage of his best chance to make
fool of himself, the world would grow
blase over brilliant successes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

The Betterment of London associa-
ton has presented petition to the
county council requesting that it
should deal with the question Of street
noises throughout the metropolis.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23
ALTON REsUMEs FAST 81. LOUIE
TRAIN OEBvICE.

Passengers destined to 81 Louis
and points east should 20 via the Kan
sas City gateway. thereby securing
the advantage Of the Chicago & Atoms
fast night train. leaving Kansas City
at Q p. m, arriving in st. Louis at 7:os
q. m. Chair cars free Of extra charge.
Compartment sleeping cars. The Al
ton keeps their light a'shining just
ahead of the rest Write to L. D.
Cooper. Travelling Passenger Agent.
Chicago & Alton Railway. Kansas City,
Mo-. for lowest rates.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

With money, you would not know
yourself; without money nooooy
would know you.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-05-23

A woman jumps at conclusion and
wins; a man hesitates and loses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Trego county will hold
a delegate convention in the city of Wa
keeney. Saturday, April r. 1902. for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to the following
conventions:
First-To the State Convention to be held
Wichita. May %. 1902. three delegates.
Second-To the Sixth District CongressiOn-
al Convention to he held at Norton, April %.
1902 three delegates.
Third To the 23rd Judicial District Con
vention to be held at Oakley. April Is. 1902,
three delegates. s.
The basis of representation in said conven-
tiOn will be one delegate and one alternate
for each fraction thereof cast
for George A Clark. for Secretary of State
at the general election of 1900. and one dele
gate ut large from each township; under
said apportionment the several tow nships
will be entitled to the following number of
delegates and an equal number of aiternateS:
Wa-Keeney.---- Is Ogallah. --.-.-..----.- 8
Glencoe. 3 Rive. side..-
Wilcox Franklin --.---.-.--- 3
COllyer.
The primaries will be held at usual voting
places at O'Clock Saturday. April 5.
1902. unless otherwise announced by town
ship committeeman.
ii. 5. GIVLER. Chairman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
First published Feb q. 1901
Contest Notice-No. 1867.

Department. of the Interior. T. s. Land
ONCE. Walk eeney- KAN February B. 1oos-
A SUFFICIENT contest af7idavit having been
fled at this Office by Joel T. Snyder. contest
ant. against Homestead Entry No 24104-
made May %. 1895. for the north half of the
northwest quarter and the west half of the
northeast quarter of section 30 township IA
south, range y west of the 9Th p M. by
legged that claimant has wholly failed to es-
tablish residence upon said land at any
time since date of entry, and has wholly
abandoned said land. and that said aband-
Onment Is not due to claimant being en-
ployed in the q. 8. Army or Navy.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear.
jeration Al 10 o,cIocE n M on Epril srd
1909. before the Register and Receiver nj the
United States Land Office in Wa-keeney.
Kansas
The said contestant having. in proper affi-
da Wit, filed February 3rd. 1902. set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made IL Is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication
l. T. PURCELL Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
TO THE NORTHWEST.
A MOST LIBERAL OFFER.

All our farmer readers should take
advantage of the unprecedented club
bing offer we this year make, which
includes with this paper The Live
Stock Indicator. its Special Farmers
Institute Editions and The Poultry
Farmer. These three publications
are the best OF their class and should
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Never before was SO much superior
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and commend themselves TO the read
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the Poultry Farmer is the most prac-
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while Special Farmers Institute Edi-
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
CONTEST NOTICE No. 1879.


Department of the Interior. u s. Land Of
flee, Wa-Keeney, KAN March 8. 1907 I
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this Office by Albert j. Warner con-
testant. against homestead entry No 2476S.
made January 16. 1900, for the northeast
quarter of section 8. township Is south. range
3 west of the 9th P. NJ by Thomas Huffaker.
contestee. in which it is alleged that claim
ant has wholly abandoned said land and
wholly failed at any time since date OF entry
to establish a residence upon said tract. or to
improve said land in any manner That said
tract is wholly devoid of cultivation settle
ment or improvements of any kind. and has
been for more than Twenty-Five months last
past
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
res pond and offer evidence touching said al
legation at 10 o'clock "a M on May 3. 1902, be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the United
States Land Office In Wa-Keeney. kansas
Said contestant having, in "A proper affida-
Wit. fled March g. 1902. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal SER
vice of this notice can not be made it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
L. L. PURCELL.
Register
S. NJ Hutzel, Attorney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
RURAL SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report of Excelsior school District
% for month ending March Z: Num-
Der of days taught, 20: number of pu-
pills enrolled, 9: attendance in days,
16o; average attendance, s. Pupils
not absent or tardy: Bernice Mating
ly. Pupils tardy but not absent:
Theodore Folkers. Names of visitors:
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs.
Folkers, Mrs. Mattingly and Supt- Fl.
J. KIRBY. Julia O'Toole, Teacher.
Report of Valley school District 10
of days taught, 20: enrolment To date,
16; Attendance in days, 29o; average
daily attendance, 14.5; cases of tardi-
ness, 18. Those not-absent or tardv:
Minnie Bryant, Lillian Chalk, Frank
Brady, Earl Brady, David Chalk.
Those not absent but tardy: Lucy
Reddig. Paul Reddig, Tracy Reddig.
Roy w. Blakely. Teacher.
Report of Cyrus school District 20:
Enrolment, SO; average attendance,
81 .46; days taught, 100; visitors, 80.
Neither absent nor tardy: Virgil,
RolIa and Rose Beamer, Clyde and
Pearl Barber, Ida and Viola Brown.
Lula and Frank Combest, Dorotha
and Gladys Lynn and Goldie and
Oracle Craig. Neither absent or tar
dy after they started: Leslie, Harry
and Reuben Lynn. Absent one-half
day: Clifford Combest; absent one day:
Nay Combest. There were twenty
eight pupils that were not tardy the
entire term. w. E. Robinson,
Teacher.
Program of the Holiness association
to be held at South Downer, Satur-
day, April 5:
1000 a. m.-Opening exercises-E. p.
Curtis.
1920 a. m.-"Wili Il Man Rob God?'
E. J. Badglev.
1I:I5-Sermon-C. l.. Garrigues.
1900 m.-Basket dinner.
1:3o-Song and prafse-A. j Gullett.
2:00-Bible reading-F. ii. Curtis.
:O0-Sermon-E. f. Graham, follow
ed by altar service.
4:00-Business meeting.
E. J. Badgley, Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Notice for publlcation-No. 12o74.
United States Land OF

United States Land Office,
Wa-Keeney. Kans-, February IA. 1902
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the u :
Land Office at Wa-Keeney- Kansas. on
A pril 2, 1872 viz
Charles w. Lott,
Homestead Entry No 24OO3 for the southwest
quarter of section g. township IL south
range FL west of the 9th D.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz:
John Kelly. of Wa-keeney. Kansas; Ed
ward Larue. of Wa-keeney, Kansas; Samuel
Herman. of Ogallah, Kansas; Samuel Crock
err, of Hill City, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
First published March Is. 1901 f.
Ordinance No. 80.

wa-Keeney, Kansas. March IL 1902
TITLE-An ordinance calling for an election
of city officers of the City of Wa-Keeney
Kansas, and designating the place of hold
ing said election :
Be IL ordained by the Mayor and Councfimen
of the City of Wa-keeney, Kansas
SECTION THAT an election shall be held
on Monday April T. 1872. at the City engine
house for the election of city officers as foi-
lows. viz:
One Mayor
Five Councilmen-
One Police Judge
SEC 2-That the polls shall be open at 8
O'Clock q m and remain open until O'Clock
D. m. of said April Z, 1872
SEC S-That this ordinances shall be I'm ef-
fect after its publication in the city papers
A true copy. - $40
Attest: CHAS- e SHINQUIN y
tsHAL-l City Clerk
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
William r. league.
Timber Culture. Final Proof Notice
for PublicatiOn-No. 12075.

United States Land Office.
wa-Keeney. Kansas, February Ia 1902. b
Notice is hereby given that William H.
Sommerville has fled notice of intention to
make final proof before Register and Re-
ceiver of q. s. Land Office at Wa-Keeney.
Kansas. Saturday the 5th day of April.
1902. on timber culture application No. 1900.
for the northeast quarter of section No ~.
in township No. 10 south. range No. q, west
of the 9Th p. M.
He names witnesses:
Edward Monroe. Jerry Dorman, Ozro w.
Lahman. Oscar A. Cortright, all of Wa
Keeney, Kansas
t. PURCELL. Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
POLITICAL CALENDAR.

Twenty-third Judicial District Re-
publican convention, at Oakley, Tues
day. April Is, 1902.
Sixth District Republican Congress
sional convention, at Norton, We'd
nesday, April %, 1902
Republican State convention, at
Wichita, Wednesday, May %, 1902.
Trego county is entitled to three
delegates to each convention.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

Now that the windy season is here,
why not have Tornado and Wind In
surance policy? 20 cents pays the pre-,
MUM on 500, and at that low rate
you can't afford not to have one, as
a few hundred dollars will come han
dy in helping to replace the buildings
blown down. Come and have a policy.
II. @. WILSON, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

A hundred things happen every
week that a newspaper man never
sees. He does the best he can, but he
is only a human being, and neither
omnipresent- You often wonder why
this thing or that thing was not pub
lished; and may be you say the news
paper has its favorites- They are the
people who are thoughtful enough to
Troy Chief
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Notice

The examination for Common
School Diploma will be held at Dis
tricts l, 2. 3, I, Is, 10, 20, 30, A. Teach
ers of these districts Will please call
at or send 20 the Office for paper.
Questions will be sent by mail. If
other places, or algebra questions are
desired please make special applica-
tiOn. HATTIE J. KIRBY,
Superintendent
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Business Locals.

Picked pork at Bakers.
Smoked hams at Bakers.
Good fresh beef at Bakers
Fat hogs wanted about 200 pounds
in weight at Geo Bakers.
Cottage organs, the best in the
land. for sale bv G. J. Ferris
Go the Farmers store for fresh
groceries In Bestor's old stand
Go to c. j. Ferris for your carpets
and wall paper. New samples just
received.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

There never was a time in our his
tory when the farmer had more need
to use his brains than now. What.
with Rural Free Delivery. daily pa
pers, and market reports. and the con-
business. the farmer simply must
study his business. He cannot go to
school, The farm paper must be his
text book What better way than to
subscribe for the KANSAS FARMER at
our clubbing rate and thus patronize
two home institutions and secure a
farm paper that has stood for thirty
eight years without a rival in Kansas.
You need it. Send us Sl-35 and we
will send you the KANSAS FARMER
and WORLD for one year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Notice for pubIication No. 1890.
Land Office at Wa-keeney. Ka

Land Offfce at Wa-keeney. Il duSaS-
February q. 1902. {
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of his iirten-
ton tn make final proof in support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. s.
Land Office at Wa-Keeney. Kansas, on,
April 3, 1902. viz:
William r. Kew.
Homestead Entry No. 243O6. for the south
east quarter of section 8. township 10 south
range "A. west of the 9th P. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and Gu ltiva-
ton Of said land. viz:
William M. Bell, George w. Lloyd. George
S. Critchfis.ld all of Leland, KANSAS: Peter
Spiest, of st. Peter. KANSAS.
I. L. PURCELL. Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
GREAT NEWSPAPER BARGAIN.
The SEMI WEEKLY CAPITAL AND
THE WORLD ONE YEAR FOR
81 so.


The Semi-W eekly Capital, published
at Topeka, is one of the best farm
newspapers published anywhere. Re-
aliZing that a good market report is
one of the most valuable features of II
farm newspaper, the Capital prints
twice Il week il full report of all tile
markets of the world. including To-
peka, and the report is absolutely re-
liable.
1t prints all the news of the civiliz-
ed world fresh from the wires of the
Associated Press, covering the fieFd
more thoroughly than any of the met
ropolitan weeklies. But in tile mat
ter OF Kansas news, it has no competi-
tor. our large corps of special cores
pondents enabling US to cover the
field thoroughly. Outside of your own
home paper, you can get more local
news from the Capital than from any
other paper published.
Editorially it labors INCREASINGLY for
the States moral and material well
fare. While strongly republican in
politics, its editorials are fair and un-
prejudiced, and its news columns are
open alike to the doings of all politi-
cal parties.
1t is printed twice "A week for only
81 90 per year. Order it in connection
with The World for only sl-5O
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Notice of Applications to Purchase schooi


Land.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he will on the 18th day of March, 19O2.
make application to the Probate Court of
Trego County. Kansas. to purchase the fol-
lowing described school land. situated in the
organized county of Trego. Kansas. viz.
The southeast quarter of section 80. town
ship L. range g.
He names the following persons to prove
his settlement continuous residence. and
improvements. viz: Frank Speua, residence
Collyer- Kansas, and Frank Stradai- resi-
dence Wa-Keeney. Kansas.
Done at wa-keeney, County of Trego,
Kansas, this Sth day OF March. 1902
A SPITZNAUGLE.
Petitioner
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
William r. Key.
Notice for Publication. No. 1905.

Land Office at wa-keeney, KAN.
March 10. 1902 {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his fnten-
ton make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register and Receiver of the U. S.
Land Office at Wa-keeney, Kansas on
April 20. 19ES- viz:
William r. league,
Homestead Entry No 1884. for the south
east quarter of section 8. township IL south
range 25 west of the 9th p. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuiJiva-
tion of. said land. viz:
Charles Thiel, Charles King. William Bow
err and Jacob s. Deatrich; all of Collyer,
T. T PURCELL. Register
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

and that the members will always
bear in mind as standing right up
close to the head. What drear old
world this would be with all the
s.jolly" eliminated..Cap
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

FOR SALE Seed oats black variety.
J. r. W. Cloud, II miles ne Of Wa
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
Sale.

35 yearling steers. p yearling heif
ers. / 3-year-oid Short-Horn bull; /
top buggy nearly new. Inquire of
Il. d. Cook, Collyer, kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

Towns in Kansas where stops were
made BY the Kansas City Commercial
club are now receiving letters from
members or that Organization Each
town told is that its reception to the
club was one Of the very best received
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

The PopuliSt papers are filled with
schemes designed to eyade the new
election law in KANSAS or to work re-
venge upon the Republican party for
passing it. One, suggested by cor
respondent of the Populist paper in
WeStmoreland, proposes that the Pro-
Inhibition party shall meet in state corr
yenbion and nominate the ticket
which is likely to be nominated by
the Republicans. This, of cour- e,
would prevent the Republicans from
getting the same ticket on the official
ballot under Republican party head
ing. The scheme presupposes that
the Prohibitionists are willing TO aid
the Populists-a superstition not very
violent, by the way, as the last Prohi-
bition convention In Kansas stood for
BRYAN, free silver and the rest of the
Populist ism. But our Populist friend
has overlooked fatal error in his
program. All that the Republicans
nominated on Prohibition ticket
would need to do IS to flea document
refusing to take the Prohibition NOM
ination. That would smash the
scheme SO fiat that by its side even
the squashed Populist party would
have the appearance of ROBUST rotund-
ity.-Kansas City Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

I am candidate for the nomination
for Judge of the 23rd Judicial district
subject to the action of the Republi-
can Judicial convention to be held at
Oakley, Kans., April Is, 1902
FL. L. PESTANA.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22
st.srisAed March I. 1879.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Judge

We are authorized to announce the
name of James HI. Reeder, of Hays,
as a candidate for Judge of the 23rd
Judicial District subject to the action
of the convention.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

The Sixth district has the honor of
presenting the names of three SPLEEN
did gentlemen for positions on the
state ticket. One is D. j. Hanna, of
Graham county. well known all oyer
the state as gentleman of more than
ordinary ability The complimentary
press notices of his candidacy show
the trend of public opinion is all his
way. y.R- Burrows, of Smith Center.
seems to have no opposition in his
party for the nomination of Secretary
of State, and he will certainly make a
splendid official- Judge Ellis, of Be-
lott, is. now serving on the Supreme
bench very acceptable and his excel
lent record justities his supporters in
urging his nomination. which means
election. We are proud of the Sixth
district trio.-Plainville Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-03-22

The Downs girl band gave concert
the other day, and the home folks pat
ronized it to the amount of S112; more
than any band of boys could ever ex-
pect to take in. Girl bands never
amount to much as far as music is
concerned, and as a matter of fact,
girls ought not to be allowed TO play
wind instruments = it makes them
look SO like the devil when they get
red-faced and pop-eyed in their efforts
to blow a horn. The writer of this
has often wondered what the sensa-
ton is when girl horn tooter is kiss
ed. Playing horn, you know, causes
the lips to become as tough and hard
as sole leather A kiss on the lips of
a girl horn tooter must be something
of a disappointment--B Gazette.