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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Capt. James II. Kenny CT Green
witch, Conn, who is DOW a messenger
under the sergeant At-Arns. of the
House of Representatives. bears the
distinction of being. Sd fer as he is
able to determine, The aole survivor of
the crew q the si6c-heel steamer
Star OF the West, which became so
famous at the beginning of the civil
war by reason CT having been the tar
get of the first shot fired in that mem
orable struggle
Capt Kenny, referring TO some of
the incidents of his early life, said
the other day: When we were fred
upon by the Cenfederates while we
were trying to take supplies to Major
Anderson at Fort Sumter, remember
very wen what a fsclIng OF ;ndigna-
ton was aroused al over the North
Before that time l was attached to
the steamship Atlantic of the old Col
lfcs line. which took Lieut--Gen- Scott
Col Robert E Lee and DIR. Maury
down to San Juan del Norte, or Grey
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Noah's Impression.

WELL said the shade of Captain
Kidd to the shade of Noah. you
needn't be so nifty about not associat-
ing with me. Why if 1 remember cor
rectly, you were the original man to
scour the sea, and if it hadn't been
for you, fellows in my line of business
never would have existed
That's So" agreed Noah, unbend-
ing, trif1e, "and I believe 1 have
never been given due credit for max
ing the meat trust possible
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

morning, bright and warm, Williams
put his feet out of the car window to
warm them. The warmth was very
agreeable, and he settled back in his
seat in the position of a man with
his feet on a table. He looked COM
Portable, but the boys resented the
unmilitary act. The train stopped for
water, and as it started again some
of the boys on top of the cars caught
up the rope from the tank and as
the cars passed turned the water on
the boys at the windows, instructing
them to wash up for breakfast. When
Blue Jeans feet came in line the boys
at the rope, asking no questions.
pulled the valve wide open and
drenched him from head to foot.
This caused an uproar, Col. Co
burn ordering the guards to arrest the
men who had turned the hose on his
adjutant. Realizing that somebody
had blundered, the water boys dis
appeared from the tops of the cars
and no one could give the Colonel
or the Adjutant any information as
to who they were or what became
of them. Mr.. Williams was made
comfortable, and before the journey
was over laughed at the incident as
a joke. When he was a candidate
for Governor, some one told the story
on him, but the way in which he took
it helped him with the people"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Joked With Gen. Leggett

''The Wheaton reception the other
night" said the Captain, called up
a good many stories of the old cam
paigns when Wheaton was serving
on Gen. Logan's staff. Gen. NJ. D.
Leggett was as well known in Sher-
mans army for his temperance no.
lions and his religious 'scruples as
was o. o. Howard in the Eastern
army. He didn't swear, but he was
as gruff and violent in speech and
manner as many of the hard swearers.
His men liked him, but they never
joked about him or with him as they
did with Sherman. His superiorS and
his subordinates knew that Leggett
could not take a joke, and they were
surprised when Captain Charlie Page
of the Twentieth Illinois cracked a
joke at his expense
This was in January, 1854, on the
march to Meridian. 1t was a hard
march on everybody, and as Leggett
passed our regiment he looked like
a man who needed comforting. Capt.
Page, who had a canteen loaded to
the muzzle with whisky, asked Gen.
Leggett as the latter rode up IL he
would not like to have q drink OF
good spring water. Leggctt said that
nothing would s1it hipi better, and
Page, lifting his carteen strap nom
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Gold Hidden in Civil War

Saturday morning a stranger ap-
peared at the residence of Mrs. Sallie
Prince and requested permission to
go into the cellar and see if he could
find a relic he had left there in the
spring of 1868. He stated that he be-
longed to the Federal army and that
a nephew of his had died in the house,
it being at the time used as hospi-
tai by the Union forces. The stranger
further stated that at the time of his
nephew's death he had concealed
something of value in the cellar.
Mrs. Prince readily granted the re-
quest and at once proceeded with him
to the cellar. On entering the place
the man took a tapeline from his
pocket and, making several measure
ments, pointed to a spot in the rock
wall, at the same time saying to Mrs.
Prince, This is the place. Will you
allow me to make a small hole in the
wall?' The permission being given
the man at once made a small opening
from which he drew out a tin snuffbox.
Opening the box he poured out the
contents and counted them. After he
had finished the count he said to Mrs
Prince that it was all right, there be-
ing nine twenty-dollar gold pieces.
making just $3.50. The stranger
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

thanked the lady and stated that he
was going to Atlanta, Ga, and that he
would return in a few days, when he
would have something else to divulge.
Mrs. Prince was so surprised at
what was passing before her eyes that
she was almost paralyzed. Many peo-
pie here remember the time when the
house was occupied as a hospital dur
ing the war, but few of them have any
faith in the unknown ever putting in
his appearance here again soon- 1t
has now been nearly forty years since
the money was hidden, according to
the statement of the party who I'M
earthed the treasure, and MANY peo-
pie believe that he came into posses
sion of the knowledge of the where
abouts of the hidden gold by finding a
paper among the effects of some dead
Federal soldier giving a description OF
the place of its concealment. Parties
who have examined the place where
the money was found state that there
is a small chamber in the rock wall and
that the imprint of the box is clearly
visible where it had remained so many
years.-Tullahoma (Tenn.) Exchange
People never find a conscience until
they are found out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
An Explanation.

81 suppose you will be glad to get
away from Congress and get a little
rest
my friend" answered the states
man, you misinterpret the situation.
When q man goes to his own state he
is got to look after elections night and
day. He goes home to hustle. If he's
lucky he gets to Congress, where
there is chance to rest"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

town, to settle some difficulty between
Nicaragua and the United States.
remember that soon after we sail
ed the ships carpenter was ordered
&c knock out partition between two
herths in order % provide accommo-
datlons sufficiently roomy for the con-
venience of the 2ortiy old general. i
was acting as storekeeper, and Capt.
Jeff Maury, who was in command of
the vessel, and who was a cousin OF
Dr. Maury, ordered me to entertain
Gen. Scott in various ways during the
trip. one of my duties being to play
checkers with him. The general was
very fond of the game. and usually
beat me hands down'-Washingto
Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Eaex on fhe Iurx.

A group of Representatives were
in the cloakroom yesterday telling
stories of their experience in court.
when Delegate Smith contributed this
incident from Arizona
Out in one of the border towns 4
case was in progress, one Of the
lawyers being an Eastern man who
was new to the country.
"Wil1 you charge the jury, your
Honor?" he asked, when the evidence
had been submitted.
ooh, no, guess not replied the
Judge. 81 never charge them any
thing They don't know much any
how, and I let 'em have all they can
make
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Knew Their Ways.

Knew Their Ways.
How much do you want?" asked
the woman, looking up from her desk.
Five dollars a week." answered the
applicant for a position in the kitchen.
III try you," said the woman.
Still the girl hesitated.
BEG pardon, mum" she said at
last, 'are you one of those writer
women"
Yes; have a department of house
hold economics and home hints in the
Ladies' Own Gazette
DO you try your schemes in your
own hOuse?"
Certainly
"Then I'll have to have So a week for
the wear and tear on me nerves."
announced the girl with decision.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
DistrustfuI Father,

Herbert has lovely disposition
said Ethel.
eyes," answered Ethel's father,
"Herbert's disposition is too lovely
1 shouldn't like to trust your future
to his hands. He is the sort of per-
son who will be imposed on without
resenting it. I have known him to
go to a ball game and not want to
fight the umpire when he gave an
unjust decision against the home
team"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
One Beauty of Golf.

May Putter-Everybody is talking
About the way you let Jack Huggard
kiss you on the links yesterday.
Belle Hazard-Well, 1 just couldn't
help it. 1 was teeing off when he
asked me if he could have just one
kiss, 1 yelled 'fore," and he took
them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
CRUSHING Blow.

81 think 1 never saw Squibob SO
utterly crushed as he was when his
first poem appeared in the Daily
Bread"
What was the matter? Some typo
graphical error in the poem?"
mo; that wasn't it. What crushed
him was that the paper was sold for
2 cents a copy that morning, just as
usual"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
A Household Hint.

81 shall never permit myself to be-
come a household drudge" said the
young woman. 81 shall endeavor to
improve my mind
THAT is a good idea," answered
Miss Cheyenne; "but don't let your
literary pursuits monopolize you. Re
member there are times when currant
jelly appeals to a man a great real
more than current fiction"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Merely a Joke.

Gusher-You may not believe it, but
I've never had an unkind word from
my wife in all my life.
Henpeck-Oh, don't try to spring
that old chestnut on me.
Gusher-What old chestnut?
Henpeck-You want me to say:
How did you manage that?" ana
then you'll say: Il never got mar
ried.'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The car has just presented the
kaiser a gold smoking set, and the
kaiser has just given the czar a gold
writing set. The rest of us meaner
mortals will have to wait till Christ
mas before we can afford to swop pres
ents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The boy at Chester, Pa, who swims
so much that he dreamed he was
diving the other night and found
when he came to himself that he had
dived head foremost down a flight of
stairs, ought to have tub of cold
water set beside his bed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
a TaIe of Hard Luck.

Lady" said Meandering Mike, ode
only trouble wit me is bad luck"
But you don't try to get work.
you wrongs me, lady. But
changed me perfession at de wrong
time. About de LIST of December
started in as lawnmower an 1 got so
discouraged dat cuple O. weeks ago
1 concluded to go to cuttin' ice; an
1 amt got no work yet"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Ever After.

Yes said the writer of children's
fairy stories, I'm going to sell this
story in Chicago"
why SOP"
Because it ends with the sentence:
And SO the beautiful Princess and
the handsome Prince were divorced
and lived happily ever afteri'"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Ex-Queen Liluokalani is grumbling
because she has to pay an income tax
of $3.50 on her annual allowance of
$500, but she ougn- to remember
that she is in luck to have an income
to be taxed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
As Represented.

Silas-Crawfoot was awfully dis
appointed the other day. He sent a
dollar away for spicy story
Thought he was going to get some
thing about divorces and scandals.
Cyrus-What did he get?
Silas-Why a pamphlet entitled,
'Hew They Raise Cloves in Ceylon."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Synonymous.

Synonymous.
A French gentleman, rescued from
a ducking in the river and taken to
an adjacent tavern, was advised to
drink a tumbler of very hot brandy
and water, and thus addressed the
waiter who was mixing it:
''Sir, shall thank you not to make
it a fortnight
"a fortnight" replied Joe. Hadn't
you better take it directly?"
"Oh, yes" said monsieur, directly,
to be sure; but not a fortnight-not
two week. Boys of the Empire.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

A Cincinnati health officer has be-
gun q campaign against dirty paper
currency because it carries disease
germs. Most people in Cincinnati or
elsewhere would be glad to expose
themselves frequently.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
THE HUMOR OF LIFE.
ATTEMPTS OF THE FUNNY MEN
TO BRIGHTEN EXISTENCE.

Pretty Compliment Paid by Youthful
but Enthusiastic Lover-Frospec-
tive Hired Girl Wanted Additional
Compensation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The New Hampshire paper that has
just published a Christmas poem is
either forcing the season or behind
the times. You may draw your own
conclusions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Bandit Tracy did not die in vain
He has achieved a place in the way
figure class at dime museums.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

A Missouri editor who threatened to
write an article entitled Hell and
Who Will Be There has been warned
against the publication of libelous mat
ter by the entire town.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Kansas City bartenders are threat
ening to strike for shorter hours. ', e
keve no hesitancy in hoping they will
win.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Summer School.

"I hear that C1aribel has given up
her music lesson" remarked Mabel.
YES" responded Genevieve, but
she has taken up another study"
What is ft?"
why haven't you heard? George
is trying to teach her to love him."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

; Society notes are being sifted
pretty close in New York, where the
information is telegraphed that the
baby camel of Central Park has a
pair of new boots.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Gaynor and Greene have been set
at liberty by the Canadian court Per-
haps the next time this government
tries to get a man extradited it will
pick out somebody who has no money
to hire eminent lawyers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

In case we should annex Hayi
would we also have to annex the
Haytian generals?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Some of the baseball players say
they believe in respecting contracts
All, the game isn't what it used to be!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
In Doubt.
OIdbache

O1dbache- I suppose you find it
very annoying when the baby is fret
full
can't tell whether you ought to give
him medicine for the collie or q spank
ing for his crankiness.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The deceptive toadstool, which
looks like a mushroom, is doing it's
best to reduce the contingent of the
superfiuous population that lives
through the drowning season.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
What II Is.

What is it," she asked, that
makes men such deceivers?''
Women" he answered promptly.
And you can look at it from several
points of view and still see that he
was right
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

May Yohe and Strong have met
again. Now if they will clasp hands
and stroll far into some deep, dark
cavern, pulling the cavern in after
them, all will be forgotten.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The crown prince, we hope, did no
throw his birthright in the face O
the kaiser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Incidentally the generous gift of Os-
borne house, made by King Edward to
the English people, will relieve the
donor of the large cost of it's mainte-
nance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

When all the railways get through
combining, guess whether it will be
Morgan or Rockefeller who will own
the entire bunch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

J. Pierpont Morgan denies that his
ship deal isn't going through, and re-
CARDS it as kind of sacrilege that the
ridiculous report should have been
started.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Until DR.. Depew is interviewed con-
corning the coronation the United
States will not feel sure that every
thing in Great Britain is as it should
be.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Being crowned and convalescent,
King Edward has now become quite
an uninteresting parsonage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

AS to that Chicago woman who
cowed a burglar just by looking him
in the eye-well. say! what couldn't
she do to husband?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Death succeeded in arresting Tracy,
but the deputy sheriffs claim the re-
ward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Matter of Reciprocity.

"Araminta, run over to the next
door neighbor and see if you can't
borrow some dishes"
But nah. we don't need any
Dishes
THAT doesn't make any difference.
They've been looking over our fur
niture, from the wash wringer to the
sewing machine. It's about time we
took our turn at inspecting their
goods and chattels, with a view to
determining their social status
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

The girls mother says that story
about the princes infatuation isn't
true. But do girls mothers always
know?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
An Amateur.

Sue-n that young man should ask
for a kiss would you think he was
silly?
Belle-Certainly.
Sue-That's strange.
Belle-Not at ALL If he wasn't silly
he'd take it without asking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Premier Sagasta is about to retire
from the command of the Spanish
ship of state. Look out for another
wreck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Foolish Man.

Postal Clerk-'You11 have to put
another stamp on that 1etter,"
Miss Pert-"Why?"
Postal Clerk-"Because it's over
weight
Miss Pert-"But gracious! Another
stamp would make it still heavier"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

When a visitor takes an hour of
Mr.. Schwab's time he may be said
to be squandering money with reck-
less prodigality.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Sensitive.

"Oh, it's nothing. The girl tainted.
The man with her says she is from
Boston"
What caused her to faint?"
Some careless person happened to
mention winter 1annels in her hear
ing"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Trust not the woman that thfnketh
more of herself than another: mercy
will not dwell in her heart
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Inscription for Tracy's tombstone
The wages of sin is DEATH
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Didn't Know Her.

When the ark was just over Genoa
Mrs. Noah burst forth at poor Noah.
Who's this Joan of Arc?
You are keeping her dark"
20. no; don't know her," said Noah.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Mining coal with bayonets is not a
happy solution of the strike problem
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

A real clever woman makes It q
business to look very dense at times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

Filtration rhymes with vacation
this summer, just as it always did.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06
Incompatible.

ooh, Mary, don't believe dere was
ever er wax statue as beautiful as
you is.'-Chicago American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

There is nothing humorous about
humidity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-09-06

People never find conscience unit
they are found out.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-06-20
QUAY STILL CONTROLS

Harrisburg, Pa, June 11.-Judge
Samuel w. Pennypacker OF Philadel.
phia was nominated for Governor over
Attorney General John p. Elkin by to-
days Republican State Convention by
a Vote of 2O6 to 1852. Senator Quay was
unanimously chosen chairman of the
Republican State Convention by a sus-
pension of the rule requiring the state
chairman TO be chosen by the nominees
and the presiding officers Of the con-
vention, and he will conduct the cam
paign for the State ticket. The plat
form indorses the administration Of
President Roosevelt; reafiirms loyalty
to the principles OF protective tariff;
declares for pure and honest ballot re-
form; condemns trusts; approves the
action OF the President and Attorney
General in proceeding against the be1
trust, and makes no mention of the
State administration.
PennypaCker's nomination Is a per-
sonal victory for Senator Quay. Elkin
was formerly one of Quay's chief lieu
tenants, and when he became candi-
date 1t was thought he was the Sena-
tors choice. After delegates friendly
to Elkin were elected in several coun-
ties Quay advised against the Attorney
Generals candidacy, in the interest OF
party harmony.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-06-20
HAVEMEYER NOT IN BETS

New York, June 1O.-Henry Z. Have
meyer, president of the American Sugar
Refining Company, denied today re-
port that his company had obtained a
preponderating interest in the beet SUI
gar Industry Of this country. The re-
port had 1t that Havemeyer had pur-
chased the controlling interest in sew
eral beet sugar factories in the West
and Northwest. When this was call
ed to his attention he said:
1T is not my intention to tell the
public, or the newspapers, the business
affairs Of the company. That report
about buying beet sugar interests was
only printed in the hope of urging an
avowal from me. All | will say Is that
any statement to the effect that the
American Sugar Refining Company has
a preponderating interest in the beet
sugar industry is utterly untrue"
1T is stated that you have purchased
controlling interest in five beet-sugar
factories in the West?"
THAT is entirely untrue, too" Have
meyer answered.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-06-20
NORMAL SCHOOL WINS.

The Normal and Kaiulani school
day afternoon and kept things warm for
u couple of hours. The former finally
won by a score of 10 to IA. Edward
Desha and Henry Williams umpired
the game. The teams were as follows:
Normal School-Will Larsen, Charles
Paaluhi (captain), Sam Keaaekuahiwi.
Pulu Akaka, David Laamea, Manuel
De Corte, Robert Kihoi, Henry Domin-
go, Sam Mookini Raymond Rosario
(substitute.)
Kaiulani School-Will Desha, Henry
Albert Akana, David Desha, Simon
Domingo, John Kapona John Paaluhi