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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
A WRESTLING CHOIR.
Unusual Form of Music Intr oduced In
Georgia Sunday School.

Unusual Form of Music Intr oduced In
Georgia Sunday School.
J. T. Lockart, superintendent of the
Berean Baptist Sunday school of
Augusta, Ga, is responsible for a new
departure in church music, and
through his efforts the innovation has
been eminently successful.
Mr.. Lockhart obtained his idea from
The Burgomaster,'' which recently
appeared in Augusta. He heard 1.-The
tale of the Kangaroo" whistled, and
when the audience Joined in the cho-
rus the effect struck him as being so
unique that he at once decided to put
it in use in his choir. Mr.. Lockhart
talked the matter over with the Rev.
]. H. Oliver, pastor of the church, and
was decided to try the plan the fol-
owing Sunday. The Sunday school
numbers 3O1 members. On the Sun
day when Mr. Lockhart had planned
90 introduce whistling music the ex-
ercises were opened by a short talk on
the sacredness of all melody and har-
inony and of the praise that could be
rendered to God in every form of mu-
SIC. Mr.. Lockhart then told the pu-
form of music. He said that, as a
great many of the young men who had
.eal1y good voices would not sing be-
cause they had never been trained in
music, he had decided to form a
Visiting choir.
The superintendent had no difficulty
in inducing the boys and young men
to come forward and whistle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Not According to Program.

At Plevna, Kas-. a '.joint" keeper
cornered the Rev. w. H. Houston in
the postofflce and Informed the rever-
end gentleman that he must take a
licking on account of a temperance
sermon which he had preached the
day before. "An right" responded the
parson. cheerfully; and two minutes
later the friends of the Joint keeper
were taking him down to the butcher
shop for the application of beefsteah
to q pair of beautiful black eyes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Palm Leaf Cradles.

In the palm region of the Amazon
river there is a tribe whose infants ara
Graded in palm leaves. A single lea
turned up round the edges, according
to native custom, makes capital
cradle and on occasion does service
as bath. Strong cords are fashioned
from the ibres of another kind of
palm by which the leaf cradle is sus-
pended under a tree ana the wind
rocks the baby to sleep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

A western girl who attended re-
ception given by the wife of Minister
WI at the Chinese legation in Wash
ington. writes to friend saying: THE
house is very much like an American
home and the Wus are becoming more
-fke us every year. Formerly the min
ster received and his wife was poked
Jack in corner. Now she receives
md he wanders about looking lone
ZONE. alice samee like Mclean man
when his wife gives a party
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Paint. Picture. by e..iIght.

Solomon j. Solomon, A. R. A., has
painted some of his most successful
pictures by gaslight. Indeed, he af-
firms that he can obtain better results
in this way than if he painted by day
light. According to Mr.. Solomon.
every artist should accustom himself
to artificial light, especially if he lives
in England, where sometimes for days
together the sun fails to make its ap-
pearance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Ella. slb.rian Mammoth.

Russian savants are looking forward
with interest to the return to st.
Petersburg of Prof Herr, with a great
Siberian mammoth. He is bringing
the skeleton and part of the skin and
flesh, including most of the interior
organs, and about hundredweight of
food found in the stomach of the mon
ster. The parts kept weigh over a
ton and much of the flesh was given to
dogs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

The hold that Holland has on It's
East Indian colonies is rather precart-
GUS The Archon war. stretched over
well-nigh thirty years. is having q
period of recrudescence that will sad
ly try Dutch resources The Jambi
war has also kept the Hollanders busy
Strange to say, in both districts the
Dutch troops are doing what the Dutch
condemn in South Africa-burning
farms. They are even destroying
whole villages.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
From Boston.

There" exclaimed the kind old
gentleman who had given the 6-year-
old Boston girl a cent, what do you
say for that?"
Permit me- she replied with saT-
casm, ito express my sincere gratitude
for your most munificent gift. I shall
buy the latest edition de luxe of
Shakespeare's works with it to add to
my library"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Illegal Taxes in Malta.

The business of the council of gov
eminent of Malta is now transacted by
the vice president and six official
mem hers. the thirteen elected repre-
sentatives having withdrawn as a
protest against alleged illegal taxes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Henrik Ibssa.. Early Life.

Henrik Ibsen fifty years ago was
serving behind the counter of a
country drug store The dispensing
of medicines. however. did not suit
tastes of the celebrated Norwegian,
and during his apprenticeship he was
hard at work reading for the profess
sion of a doctor. In order to exc out
a very small salary he took To writing.
with what result the whole world
knows.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Good Halter.

This phrase was first used by DR..
johnson. who said of Bathurst, a ply
stefan: He was a man to my very
hearts content. He hated fool, and
he hated a rogue. and he hated whig;
he was a very good hater"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

''I see that Percival J. Mcintosh, the
Amalyamated leader, is now worth
$6.O05,000 and yet he started in life
with a serious handicap
What was that?"
HE was just an office boy"
-He had a worse handicap than
that.''
What was it?"
Folks must have called him Percy. :"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Clearly a Fraud.

mister. can't We give somthin' to an
old soldier that's been campaigrin' in
the tropics on the other side of the
world fur the last two years?'
Trekking Or hiking?"
q don't understand"
Get outi You're a humbugi"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Both Girls Happy.

How is your daughter Edith, Mrs.
Lakeside?'
She is well and happy. You know
she is to be married on the 20th.''
Indeed. And how is your Other
daughter, Florence?"
''She is also we'll and happy. You
know she got her divorce on the 10TH
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Downing an Orator.

"Our early parents were vegetari-
ans said the speaker. They sub
sisted entirely on vegetables and nuts,
and fruits
The fat man with the double chin
stirred uneasily.
Well" he said, 81 guess we'd all
be a good deal better off if they had
substituted a juicy beefsteak for that
conSarned apple"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
As FL. Was Caught.

Then" said Longbean, concluding p
very ''fishy" story. 1.-The capture of
both the panthers was easy. How do
you suppose 1 caught them?"
II suppose in the same way that
liars are usually caught
HEr--how's that?"
by their tales
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Poetry and Grocerins.

"@ohn," said the practical little wife
to the poet, couldn't you manage to
dash off some love songs between now
and breakfast to get US a couple of
sacks of fiour?"
And then he glared al: her and said
he, wasn't hungry. and didn like flour
auyhoWi
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Remember" said the man of ideals,
that George Washington succeeded
brilliantly. And he never told lie. -
WELL" said Senator Sorghum, re-
f1ectively, maybe he never told a lie.
And then, again, maybe that is one OF
these stories man circulates now and
then in order to make a good impress
sion among his constituents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

confessed however, to see even this partial
list drawn up in battle array is rather ap-
palling. If the reader desires to see this
list, together with short exposition of each
one, send for free catarrh book. Ad-
dress The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Had Arranged f,,r That.

He (planning an elopement)-And
at II you sneak out of the house and
meet me at the corner. l won't have
a carriage, as we must be as economi-
cal as possible.
:5he-O. I've made papa promise to
pay for the carriage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Unkind.

Timkins-I'l get married if 1 could
find a sensible girl
Simkins-I know a nice girl, but l
don't think he wants to marry. At
least she refused me.
Timkins-ISy George, she mus be a
sensible girl. Introduce me, win you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

The Fits.
But" observed the fool man who
had permitted his wife to take him
along on her search for a spring bon
net, "the hat doesn't seem to fit. Now.
l think a woman's hat should conform
to her head the same as a MANS
oh Uttered the merry milliner,
there are no fits connected with
spring hats. They generally develop
in the men when the bill comes home. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
in a package, 10 cents. One-third
more starch for same money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
The Spice Of Life
Hunor And Jests That Are Guor
Drive Alvey Dull Core.

the Family Friend. That was a puz-
zler, for the little girl really had not
the slightest idea, and to lose a birth
day present for reason like that
would be sad. But a bright thought
occurring to her, she answered quick
1y:
"Oh, any day in June Will do."-New
York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

White-Did old Green recover from
chat railroad accident? Black-No:
but his wife did-to the tune of $4,000.
-Tit-Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Borrowed Jests.

Papa-Why do you tie things to the
poor cats tail, Willie" Willie-'Cause
| amt got nc. dog.-New York Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Hyou wish beautiful, clear, white cloths
use Red Cross Ball Blue Large OF
package, cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

This place is bound to be the lead
ing suburban property in the state"
How do you know" 1.-The agent told
me so."-Detroit Free Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Try me just once and I am sure
come again. Defiance Starch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

II there is anything that makes q
man mad it is to have a cross-eyed
girl wink at him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

He (boldly)-Do you think two can
live as cheaply as one? She (blushing)
Yes; / do Lets become one,
then."-Yonkers Statesman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
I.2I3 BUS. ONIONS PER ACRE.

When an old work horse is given
holiday he spends it chiefly in looking
lonesome.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Not Particular About the nay.


They were taking walk together
the small girl and the family friend
In some way the conversation turned
upon the subject Ct birthdays, and the
F. F. remembered that she did not
know the date of the smart girls natal
day.
when is your birthday. dcar?" she
asked. 81 must send yo- q nice little
present
In june" answered the smart girl.
promptly
..But what day In June,i- persisted
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

: Il have a friend who has been d.
vorced three times" Does she play
leading parts ?''-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Pop, you weigh 200 pounds, don't
your
Yes; why do you ask?''
GAUGE tother day NAV said the
devil would get you yet, an I was
thinkin' how long it would take you
to burn."-Atlanta Constitution.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

try's future instead of Boosting OF
past.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

81 am afraid that pugilist is out of
business for good and ALL What's
the matter with him: writer's cramp
or laryngitis ?''-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

why do you go out between the acts
at the theater?'' Because I fear il
would disturb people if l went out
while the act was in progress
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
WHY m Is THE BEST

is because made by entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and one-third moro for 10
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
DeferentiaI.

Il have come toto ask for your
daughters hand" stammered the en-
barrassed youth.
When do you wish to be married ?"
snapped her father.
Whenever you desire" replied the
obliging youth.
I'm a man of few. words,'' snarled
the parent.
oh, that's all right" replied the
sutton.
What is your fncome?" growled
the father.
1T isn't worth mentioning" an
swered the sutton, thoughtlessly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

A young minister, who was natural
ly of shy disposition, was rather en-
barrassed at his first marriage cere-
mony, and unwittingly reversed the
usual order of the service, thus max
ing the bridegroom promise to love
and obey his blushing bride.
The error passed unnoticed at the
time. but shortly after it dawned upon
the father of the bride that mistake
had occurred, and he said to the min
ister-
Il believe, Mr., you have made
John promise to love and obey my
daughter. All, welI.' he said after a
pause and with sly look at his better
half, 81 suppose it won't matter much;
it generally comes to that anyway.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

First monkey-And man was once
our equal Second monkey-Yes. but
look at him now Long ago he lost his
TAIL and he frequently loses his head.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

your" Nothing of the kind, sir.
set the lines on Saturday night and
took these fish on ON Monday morn.
ing-"-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12
Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body

81 work in the once and don't get as much
exercise rs should. and when feel bad Just
take Cascaret which always makes me feel
alright =
-. E. Rohan. O. q c. Route, Crescent. KY
II had torpid liver for months bought .
box of Cascarets in Washington and have mos
only been put in perfect health. but have
gained cons siderable IN weight
Harry Hodxson- Rockville, Nd
.sCascarets the only medicine L had with
me when beat the worlds record Cham
pion Corn Hnsker Of America" husking 10
e T. Kimberlin. La Harpe. III.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Managing Editor-Why did you
throw that visitor down stairs An
swers-to-Inquiries Reporter-He came
up here and asked me If duck pantS
were made OF feathers.-Baltimors
American
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-04-12

Some time ago. while was in Mirlersbure
severe pains in the stomach I insisted upo,
his taking Cascaret before going to bed An
He bought = box Of sCascarsts and tape-worn
- feet long came from him head and an
-Chas- E. Condor. Mifiinburx Pa
cssesrets cured me radically Of. dyspepsi
Id is now $50 1bs.H-s. Navarro BiloxL Mis-
~ md Casearets beneficial after . spell .
hard work. clearing the brain As well as tn
bowels and also working on colds in goo.
snspe-'-E C. stokes. Philadelphia, Pa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
At Rest.

Once more the swift winged mes
senger, the Angel of Death, has en-
tered our midst and laid the cold
icy finger on one who had no fond
mother with heart of love and ten
der hands to wipe the death dews
from her brow or close her eyes in
the last long sleep. No father to
care for her wants and long for his
cherished daughter, as both father
and mother sleep peacefully in the
silent city of the dead, patiently
awaiting the meeting of the loved
ones of earth.
This morning, Thursday Febru-
airy ID, 1902, at four o'clock Mabel
Tucker passed to her reward after
an illness of seven weeks, aged
fourteen years, one month and
twenty-five days, being afflicted
with dropsical tendencies. She lived
with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Frost, and her aunt,
Nora Frost, of Extra, who kindly
cared for her every want and done
everything in their power to allevi-
ate her pain and make her comfort
able.
She was member of the Metho-
dist church where the funeral SER
vices will be conducted by her pas
tor, Rev. ]. E. Nichol, on Saturday,
after which her remains will be laid
beside heTmother in the Extra Gem
etery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
AIl,un1 md Gxs.

! The story of Nine. Atlantis first Lon.
don engagement is as follows: Colonel
Mapleson heard of her singing at
theater at Malta, and, thinking that
she would be successful, he made her
an offer, through an agent, of a contract
to sing in Her Majesty's theater. She
agreed to it and went to London; but,
on arriving there, she told the cabman
to drive her to the Italian opera house.
He, instead of going to Her Majesty's,
took her to Covent Garden, which was
also devoted to Italian opera.
She was shown up to the managers
office and stated that she had come to
sign the contract which Mr.. Mapleson
had offered her. Mr.. Gye thinking to
play joke on his rival, Mapleson,
made out a contract, and Albani signed
1t. Mr.. Gye then told her that he was
not Colonel Mapleson, but that he
could do much better by her. He offer
ed to tear up the contract if she liked,
but told her that Nilsson was singing at
Her Majesty's and would brook no
rival.
Albani decided to let the contract
stand and thus became one of the stars
of Covent Garden, eventually marrying
the son of Mr.. Gye
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
DISINFECTlNG A SHIP.
Moist Heat, a Thorough GermicidaI
Agent, Is Used.

agent, Is Used.
When the vessel has tied up to the
wharf in New Orleans, the first step is
the removal of the bedding, clothing
and cushions and other cloth fabrics to
the quarantine shed. Here they are
hung on framework consisting of a
series of racks suspended from long
car running OH track and so arranged
that when the racks are filled the
whole thing may be run inside one Of
the three great disinfecting cylinders
with which the station is equipped.
These cylinders are enormous steel
boilers fifty feet in length by eight feet
in diameter and fitted inside with con-
tinuous coils of steam pipe. The cylin-
ders are covered with asbestus and
swathed in felt, and when the cylinder
caps are on they are alright. When
the clothing has been placed inside and
the cylinders closed, dry heat is forced
through the pipes at a temperature of
$50 degrees, and this is followed by
moist heat raised to a temperature of
230 degrees The pressure of from six
to eight pounds put upon this steam
heat is sufficient to force it through
heavy mattresses or bundles of cloth
ing.
After period which varies from
thirty minutes to an hour the cylinders
are opened, the racks are run out, and
the rapid evaporation which follows
causes the clothing to dry almost i'm
mediately. The clothing is unframed
by this process, and the moist heat is a
thorough germicidal agent. 1t is an in
teresting fact that if a freshly launder-
ed linen shirt or collar is put into the
cylinder it will emerge thoroughly
moist and apparently in need of anoth-
er starching. The evaporation is so rap
i'd, however, that it is Immediately re-
stored to it's original condition, not
even the gloss being removed.-Leslie's
Monthly
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
YOKOHAMA BY NIGHT.
Lantern illumination Makes the City
Akin to Fairyland.


A row of paper lanterns in the black
shadow of a wall is the first impress
sion the newly arrived traveller has OF
Yokohama as he steps from his "sam-
pan" on to the wharf at night.
The lanterns hang low and almost
motionless, but at the word ''rickshaw''
they begin to sway, and with a silent,
almost rhythmical movement they
come rushing toward him. A moment
later he discovers that each lantern is
attached to rickshaw, which offers
for less than half yen an hour to con-
yey him anywhere his fancy may lead
him. But go where he will the lantern
is always there, dangling and swaying
and dimly flashing.
The lantern on the rickshaw is a
characteristic detail of the night pic
ture of Yokohama. 1t is series Of
brilliant dashes of color under cloud
less, starlit sky, famed by a soft
breeze which seems half of the sea and
half of the tropics, with smiling, doll
like people gliding about everywhere.
1t hardly seems real. 1t isn't fairyland
exactly, because fairies are not sup
posed to be always as picturesque as
are these Japanese. Certain it is that
few things anywhere in the round
world can be more beautiful than Ian
tern lighted Yokohama.
AS the occidental crosses. the bridge
over the canal from the foreign quar-
ter and enters the native city he sees
a bewildering maze of lights. Through
out Yokohama gas lamp posts are few
and far between, fact which makes
the lantern illumination all the more
conspicuous. They are not hung at reg
ular heights or intervals, but make a
sort Of tangle Of soft colored lights
over the front of the buildings and
even across the street.-New York Mail
and Express.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
A short National Anthem,

Japan has perhaps the shortest of all
national anthems. 1t is called "Kimi
Ga Yo," from it's first three words, and
consists of thirty-two syllables, which
count in poetry, however, as thirty-one.
The exceeding brevity is due to the
national fondness for conciseness Of
phrase and for economy of expression
In all forms of art.
The patriotic song is what the Japa-
nese call "tanka," or verse of five
lines, the first and third being of five
and the others Of seven syllables. Be-
low is given the anthem in Japanese
with an English translation:
KIM Ga 70.
kima ga 70 wa
Chiyo nj yachiyo nj
SaZare ishi no
Iwawo tn narite
Koke no musu made.
TRANSLATION.
May our lords dominion last
Till q thousand years have passed
Twice four thousand times o'ertold!
Firm as changeless rock, earth rooted,
Moss of ages uncomputed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-02-13
they CRUSH THE POWERS

This is written in mid October. The long,
oppressive summer is quite gone. Fading
leaf, whitening tree and the rustling corn in
the fields are signs of the season. Fog,
frost, rain, snow,-they are coming. You
remember last winter; of 1900 and 1901.
The weather was cruel. ALL the thous-
ands it killed, and the hundreds of thous-
ands it MANNED and crippled. Oh, the
rough grasp it laid on men at work, women
at home, and children in cribs and cradles.
Coughs that began before Thanksgiving
Day are racking and tearing them still; yes,
and growing worse as they dig deeper into
the poor, tired throat and lungs. Many
were cured by using Benson's Porous Plas-
ters. For the soothing and healing power
of these Plasters is wonderful. They con-
o11er the complaints