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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10
HAS A CURIOUS TRANSPORTATION.
The Axolotl Becomes Another Animal
In Certain Localities.

The Axolotl Becomes Another Animal
In Certain Localities.
Naturalists have long been familiar
with a newt-like creature, breathing
by gills and lungs both, and inhabit-
ing the lakes of Mexico and other Am
erican waters. This is the axolotl. 1t
was also discovered that in certain
localities this creature, which by the
way breeds freely in Mexico, sheds it's
skin, casts on it's gills and its tail
fin, develops another color of body and
leaves the water to become a land
newt. Under this latter guise it is
known as the amblystoma
Naturally, the explanation of this
curious Transformation rests on the
fact that the axolotl is really the
young or tadpole stage of the amply
stoma form, but the popularity here
is that in its first stage it should
breed and multiply and continue to
reproduce axolotls, as if it were a per-
fectly mature animal The occurrence
of such cases points out to us one
way in which species can be evolved
for, had we not been acquainted with
the relationship of these forms, no.
body would have hesitated to des-
cribe them as two essentially distinct
animals.
Lately it has been shown, says the
London Chronicle, that, while in Colo
RADIO and Dakota the Transformation
is complete, in Mexico the axolotl
stage is apparently permanent. Here,
probably, the influence of environ
ment on a living being is typicaIly
illustrated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

called the cascade locks, mark the
boundary between eastern and west
ern Oregon.
South OF the Willamette the Colum-
bia' broadens to sloping meadows, and
further down the mountains become
precipitous again. and tiny fishing
hamlets cling at their base and salmon
canneries and logging plants are nu-
merous.
Just as we passed a great BLUM that
consisted of a split rock on which mr.
trees and dead mosses grew, the river
broadened, and it's waters seemed to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10
Eject of c,,mat. on Cereals.

To determine whether there exists
a relation between the climate and the
weight of the grains of cereals expert
ments have lately been made on 731
samples of cereals obtained from all
the grain-producing countries. The
average weight of 10000 grains of
each sample was determined and the
result arranged in order of the coun-
tries of provenance. The first six
groups were: % Russia, (2) United
States, co Germany, ca Denmark.
Sweden and Norway, 60 England,
Holland and Belgium. CO. France.
Spain and Italy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

noticeable in society and diplomatic
circles, is said to have been introduced
here by the late President Mckinley.
When receiving large number of peo-
pie in haste his right hand was always
out in the customary fashion, but
when receiving Cabinet officers, Con-
gressmen and others in his private If
flee there was an air about his hand
shake that was irresistible The ell
bow of his right arm usually rested
close to his body, while his hand was
held upward nearly to level with his
chin, thereby requiring the other per-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

swept along ahead in great swarms-
They looked like gnats on a midsum-
mer afternoon, and the heavens
spread out before us in sort of rain
washed smile.
From behind a big, black cloud, that
seemed to have concentrated right
before it, the sun shot bright rays in
all directions. tinging some clouds
with gold, while others showed blood
red. Back of it all pale blue show
ed here and there, and over the water
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10
Drunk without Drinkin..

One of the sights of London is the
London Docks so called They are
really enormous underground cellars
and those who receive the necessary
permit can travel mics between the
rows of casks containing port ana
sherry, rum, brandy, whisky and all
sorts of wines and spirits The fav-
ored visitor is often offered samples
of. curious old vintages. but even ii
he refuses them his case is apt to be
one to be remembered Provided that
he fingers an 1our or more wandering
through these cellars, the volatile
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10
Good Food for Goldfish.

Prof NJ L. Underwood, of the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology, re-
ports that mosquito larve are favorite
food for goldfish. He has made many
experiments that prove the fact, and
he suggests that the introduction of
goldfish in small bodies of water where
mosquitoes breed would be preferable
to the use of kerosene in destroying
the pests Goldfish, he finds, will thrive
in our natural northern waters, and
can easily be bred in any sheltered
pool, where the water is not fed by
too many cold springs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

An error OF SzU,Vo0. numbered LIN
gar
a shadow on the footsteps of Faldis.
A few hours later johnson entered
the presidents office with a sheet of
paper in his hand.
IT find that this item of $50 900 is
merely a clerical error, Mr.. Lingar,"
he said
Then there is nothing irregular in
Faldis' accounts?'' said Lingar, bright
ening up
"Nothing-that is nothing in this
connection. 1 have not brought the
figures up to date yet
Then do it I'll wait
johnson returned TO the presidents
office late that afternoon with tremb-
bling hand and Quivering lip
What is it, Mr. Johnson" cried
Iingar. springing from his chair.
'-Faldis is short $25O.000 on to-day's
Slip
LiaGar gasped. but with his return
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10
And senator Ham. Retired.

And Senator Hanna Retired.
The other day Senator Hanna visited
the house with the view of convincing
certain weakened Republicans that
they ought to support the administra-
ton on Cuban affairs. He was soon
surrounded by knot of members-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

spirit which escapes from the casks
into the heavy atmosphere will SO af-
feet his brain that on emerging into the
open air his legs are reasonably sure
to PLAY such fantastic tricks with his
body that the service of a cab pc
comes "a matter of necessity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

what sass can do. my child?" he
said. taking her in his arms.
And Faldis stepped up to take the
outstretched hand of his relenting
father-in-laE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

Connecticut representative being on
his legs at the time. Sulzer asked,
Has the gentleman from Connecticut
the floor or the gentleman from Ohio?''
and Littleford of Maine, who was in
the chair, intimated that the Hanna
crowd would better retire to the cloak
obeyed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

son to raise his hand to that level
Then Mr.. Mckinley would grasp the
hand in clasp with the fingers Of
his hand around the fingers OF the
other person The presidents hand
would move to the right and left three
or four times and the handshake would
be concluded.-Washing STAR
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

A man who is fond of cabbage is
nearly always a cigar smoker.
Somehow a creditor always has a
better memory than a debtor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

Art of Typography.
Although typography is an old art.
new ways of utilizing it turn up fire.
Quently. One artist, who gave up the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

At any rate we are keeping Kaiser
Wilhelm in good humor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

Kitchener could not get all the re-
grets on the first vire
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-10

cleaned a glorious golden path,
which presently gave way to the sill
very track of the moon, as we touch
ed the wharf at Astoria.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
MAYER GOES TO JAPAN.
He Is Extradfted on the Charge of
Forgery.

Francis S. Mayer will this morning at
$50 leave for Japan. where he will an
swer to charges OF forgery brought
against him by the Yokohama Steam
Laundry company. He will be accompa-
MED by Deputy United States Marshal
William E. Grimshaw and Sayuka Saikl,
e6tache Of the japanese consulate at Chi
cago
Mayer was arrested in st. Pau! in early
December at the Instance of the japanese
government, which asked that he be eX-
tradlted on the charge of forgery. Pa
perS We're served in due time and the
case brought before United States Com
missioner Abbott, who decided that there
was sufficient evidence to warrant ex
tradition. The case was appealed by
Mayors attorneys, Lawler & Arnold, Of
st. Paul, before Judge Lochren, Of the
United States circuit court, who sustained
the decision of the commissioner.
Mayer when arrested was accOmpSzAcd
by his wife and tWo small children who
are still in Minneapolis. Mrs. Mayer will
not return TO Japan, but will proceed on
her way to Frankfort Germany, the
home Of her husbands parents She will
leave about March Is
Mayer was charged with forging the
rame of E. V. Thorne to ten debenturcs
of the Yokohama Steam Laundry COM
pany, corporation of which ne was for
a time manager and one of the directors.
Mayer has already secured attorneys at
Yokohama who will Immediately take
up the case upon his arrival.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19

and similar talk about the concentrate ton
camps and other matters.
The speaker, Sir William Court Gully,
interrupting, exclaimed:
Both gentlemen are out Of order"
Mr.. Lambton thereupon apologiZed, but
said that utterances such as he mad quot
ed were gravely injuring the soldiers in
South Africa, and the house ought to de-
mand an authoritative declaration Of the
opposittOn's attitude on this question.
Mr.. Norton advanced MberaD joined
in the attack on the government He de-
clared that the losses on transport of
each column in South Africa amounted to
from $4,000 TO 100000 When challenged
regarding his authority for the state
ment Mr.. Norton said Mr.. Brodrick (the
war secretary haa ordered a department.
al committee to investigate the matter,
and had then pigeon-hol the evidence.
III. II. Asquitn advanced LiberaD
strongly supported Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman's motion, which he contended
was only a vote of censure because the
government had chosen to make itself
secretive~
A. ]. Balfour argued that the accept
ance Of the motion would hamper military
operations and give advantages to the
enemy, besides creating a bad precedent.
Sir HenryS motion was rejected by a
vote Of BAG to 191, the big majority elicit
ing loud ministerial cheering.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
HE HAD EARNED 1T.

vincent ii. Perkins, for years the north
town supervisor of Chicago, halls from
Kentucky, and has all of the Kentuck-
ANS love for oratory in a political
campaign, 1.-The Star-Spanged Banner
invoking the memory of the fathers of
the republic and touching off barrels of
oratorical red fire. He would walk four
miles to make a campaign speech, AMI
ne Is never so happy as when he is
within reaching distance of a table sup
porting pitcher of water and glass
and is able to say: "Mr. Chairman and
Fellow Citizens"
was on his way home when he was
stopped by an old colored man who
claimed to be a constituent
Mist Perkins" he began, "you all
knows it's gettin' pOw'fuI cold these -heah
nights, an I'm got my wintah ov-coat in
pawn Could you all femme have 81 to
get it out?"
Mr.. Perkins realized in a moment that
he was face to face with a condition.
not a theory and that the memory of the
kare-footed patriots who bIed at Valley
Forge would not help a bit on that oc-
caSlon, though invoked in his most mas
terly(style Therefore he temporized.
''Lcok here" he began. 81 don't recall
you at all I don't believe you live in
my district. What would I give YOU 81
for? DO you think find my money!
The colored man and brother did not
hazard guess as to where Perkins ''got
1t, but dropped his request for a tenn
porary accommodation from 81 to a quar-
ter.
But, persisted the politician, II don't
see why l should give you even a quar-
ter: 1 don't know you.''
Mist Pehkins, said the. solicitor in
a94m1azement, .''you all don't know me?
Why; I've listened to more'n fifty of
youah speeches.
That settles it," announced Perkins
You've earned the money"
And the quarter was handed. over-rhi-
cago News.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
CLEVELAND is NOW 65
EX-PRESIDENTS HOURS QUIET ON
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
During Interview He Pays COmpII-
ment to Republicans for Happy
Faculty of pulling
Together"

PRINCETON, n. T., March 18-Former
President Grover Cleveland who is now
tbs only living ex-president OF the
United States, was sixty-f1ve years old
today.
Mr.. Cleveland spent the whole day at
his home on Bayard Lane with his wife
and children. When asked how he had
spent the day he said:
Very quietly and pleasantly. with my
family and in entertaining a few of my
neighbors.
In reply to a question on the agitation
for the construction of the Nicaragua
canal, he said:
Il notice the question has already been
debated and passed one of the houses.
and I see no reason why it should not
go through. Much care should be ex-
ercised, however, that we do not make
the thing merely a kind of grab-b bag for
ourselves"
Mr.. Cleveland said he had not care
fully looked over Henry Watterson's
recent letter in which he assails the pres
ent administration at Washington, and
makes the accusation that things are
politically in bad shape there with the
Republican party. Commenting on It,
Mr. Cleveland said:
well, the party may get badly mixed
up with itself at times, but it seems to
have the faculty of pulling together at
convenient times"
Mr.. Cleveland also expressed the opin-
lon that much good would come out of
the meetings Of the National Civic Fed
eration's arbitration committee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
FIGHT on APPROPRIATIONS.
General Debate on River and Harbor
Bill Is Warm.

WASHINGTON, March 18.-The general
uebate on the river and harbor appropria-
ton bill in the horse was enliyenad "a
gay by Mr.. Hepburn 0owa), who made
ms ms annual Onslaught on the measure.
burn fc1,pd llls Usual custom Mr. Hep
commend, although some of his criticisms
We're quite severe
Inc other speakers today Were Messrs
Ball TEX and Lawrence (Mass1, both
members Of the committee, and Messrs
WIlte (ky.), Thompson and Burnett
tAla.), who spoke in favor Of improve
ments of interests to their districts. It
was agreed that general debate on the
Dill should close tomorrow at O'Clock
Mr. Thompson and Mr.. Burnett spoke
IN favor of continuing improvements Of
the Coosa river, in their state
1t was agreed that general debate on
the bill should close at OK clock tor1or-
row. Saturday, April %, was set aside
for paying tribute to the late Representa-
tive j. William Stokes, of South Caro-
lima, and the late Representative Crump.
of Michigan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
Labor Is Scarce in Japan.

There is a great want of skilled labor
in Japan and it is proving serious
hindrance to the Introduction Of foreign
capital. Children under ten years even
scarcely five years of age, are largely en-
pl0yed in factories. and men are general
ly made to work injuriously long hours,
While women have to work for the same
period to which the men are subjected
Eighteen hours a day is the rule in some
Of the factories, and from fourtGtn to
sixteen is accepted as a matter of course
The Tokyo Tramway company, which
pays dividend of from 80 to 20 per cent
pays its laborers IS to Sc a. month and
works them from fourteen to Seventeen
hours day. In many factories no pro
visions are made for suitable yenfiIa-
ton, and lung diseases are very common
among the employees, while the arrange
ments are such that in case of fire es
cape would be almost impossible. Japan
has no laws for the protection of labor
or restricting the employment of women
and children. but the subject Is being
considerably discussed.-G B. Houston
Philadelphia Record.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
MADE FACTS SUIT HIS AUDIENCE.

DR.. Samuel NJ Crothers, pastor of the
First Church. in Cambridge whose
quaint essays on 1.-The Gentle Reader
and kindred subjects have delighted mag
azine readers, likes to tell a good story
on himself One Of his favorites is his
experience as a lecturer at an agrlcuI-
turaI college in the West.
He had been invited to lecture there,
and accepted, but time pressing him, for
he was about to pack up TO remove to
Cambridge he could prepare nothing for
the occasion. So he decided to give his
lecture on THE Evolution of a Gentle
man" The lecture is literary in style,
full of illusions and sly wit His aud
fence was almost entirely composed of
young SWedes and Germans.
And / had rot talked long. DR.. Croth-
ers says. before ] was aware that my
audience was sOrely disappointed, If not
perpIexed. / looked out on their stolid.
square, honest faces. and ] saw that they
were hungry-hungry for facts-detinlte,
tangible facts. So ] gave them facts,
E Sry time | mentioned man 5 name /
stated the year III which he was born.
and the year when he dned. | told what
country he came from. and something
about the country. That relieved some
what the awful hunger in those faces,
and | managed to finish the lecture. But
bless you, l didn't know when one of the
men was born, nor, perhaps where he
came from. But l had to tell it. I
couldn't bear the mute appeal IN those
hungry faces. IN. Y. Times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
WILLIAMS WENT OUT
FIVE ROUNDS WITH OF
TO SIELOFF
FOUL IGNORED BY REFEREE
Chicago Man Fought Under Many
HaRdicaps, but Could Not Be
StOpped-Right to Jaw
Ended Fight.

For few minutes last night Charley
Williams, a local colored fighter. be-
Heved that he had chance to figure in
the list of real prize fighters, but Charley
was nasty, and just minutes and 80
seconds later Otto Sieloff landed right
to jaw that killed completely all Will
Hams ambitions.
Otto Sieloff and Charley Williams met
last night for a ten-round contest at
catchweights. 1t was weigh in at
O'Clock the afternoon before the fight at
13S pounds, two pounds give or take, but
Williams failed to put In an appearance.
Sieloff weighed in at 1876 pounds, and vii
liams when he did put in an appearance,
tipped the scales at AS. Despite this
great overweight SieIoff decided TO take
on the colored fighter.
Sieloff, even with the handicap, had
the best of the fight from the start, end
from the beginning rushed the colored
man about the ring. In the third round
he swung his right for jaw, but missed
just as time was called. Sieloff started
for his corner when Williams swung hard
and sent the white man to the floor. The
referee ignored the foul and announced
that the fight would continue.
In the fifth round Sieloff continued his
rushing tactics. Williams was in q
SrcSSy condltlon and saved himself by
continual clinches. SiAof forced the
fighting and landed vicious swing on
the colored mans jaw. Williams went
down in a heap and the fight was over.
The preinlinaries were tame. Billy
O'Brien and Jack Macdonald went six
rounds to a draw and Jack Hawkins
and Jimmie Bartlett evened up things.
Billy Hoke, of Minneapolis, was the
programme for a six-round go with Joe
Roach but Roach failed to put in an
appearance, and an amateur named
Campbell volunteered to take his place.
Campbell stayed the limit, but the ref
cree awarded the fight to Hoke
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
ELMER II. DEARTH
insurance COMMISSIONS.
NEW CAPITOL FOR THE STATE OF
MINNESOTA.
Yotice to CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals in duplicate will be re-
ceived at the office Of the Board Of State
Capitol Commissioners, No. 5I2 Eudicott
building st. Paul Mimi until
Tuesday, May 9th, 1902, at " o'clock
for
The PIastering.
The Ornamental Iron.
Also until Tuesday, June 3d. 1902,
at II o clock noon for
The Woodwork.
The Painting and Glazing.
Also until Tuesday July LIST, 1902.
at Y o'clock noon for
The Hardware.
Also until Tuesday, October 9TH,
1902, at u o'clock noon. for
The Interior stone and Marble
Work.
proposals for each class of work sep
For the new State Capitol Building at
st. Paul in accordance with the draw
ings and specifications. which may be
seen at the office of the Board and at
the Architects Offices on and after Mon
day. March nth, 1902. Copies of said
drawings and specifications may be OBJ
tanned from Cass Gilbert Architect No
5z4 Endtcott building st. Paul, MINI. or
Room lO4 Constable building I'LL Fifth
avenue, New York CITY upon payment OF
the cost Of such reproductions. ard de-
post Of 500. such deposit to be returned
70 the bidder upon return Of the drawings
and specifications.
Certified checks must accompany bids.
as follows: On PIastering. 81 $1,000. On
Ornamental Iron. 81. 5000 on Wood
work, 100000. On Painting and Glazing.
$1,000 On Hardware. $4,000 On In
terror Stone aud Marble Work $25J0gJ
payable to the order Of said Board. y
guarantee Of good faith. The right is
reserved to reject any and an bids and
70 waive any defect or infCrmality M amy
bid. If it be deemed In the interest 81 rs
state to do so. Proposals received after
the time stated will be returned 20 the
bidders Proposals must lie made Iu
duplicate and on printed forms which
will be furnished by the Board. and must
be enclosed in envelopes. scaled and
marked Proposal for Cuame class w
work bid UPON for the New Minnesota
State Capitol at st. Paul" and addressed
to the Board Of State Capitol Commits
siCners.
Tor the Board Of State Cantor Csra-
missioners. CLAIMING SENBURY.
Vice President.
81. Paul MINI. March 18TH lg2
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-19
Dog Loves His Pipe.

x dog. which is seldom to be seen
without clay pipe in his mouth, is one
of the interesting features Of that sec
ton Of the South end comprising the
corners of Massachusetts, and Columbus
avenues. He is a Boston terrier of the
liveliest kind. and shows a passionate
and jealous attachment to the clay
which is protected from the affectionate
fervor Of his teeth by a covering Of some
less brittle substance. The animal is
generally seen accompanying his mis-
tress, and he affords the children con-
siderable delight and their elders some
amusement. If the dog gets into some
alteration with another. or if cat
looms out Of an alleyWay, the pipe goes
by the board. 1t is a case Of business
before pleasure with this canine But
when the trouble is satisfactorily ad-
justed. the mistress having picked up the
pipe in the meantime the dog Is not
happy till he gets it again and will do
big stunts in the way Of high Jumping
after the article.-Boston Herald.