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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
Sublime Grandeur Of
Books Of the Bible.

not raised immeasureably above all
other men through the divine breath
they would still stand alone, seminal
and potent. One of the properties of
great poetry is that it is as seed for
new life, and the greater it is, the
more life giving properties it has. And
if the test of vitalization and stimula-
ton be applied to the sacred books
they certainly lead all other books.
The literary quality of the Bible is
not the same all through, nor is it
always so high as it is in Esaias; in
Job, in Ruth, in the Apocalypse, or in
the parallels of our Lord, or in some
parts of the epistles of ST. Paul, but
it is permeative and many times so
magnificent that the great Greeks
seem faded beside it, and Dante,
Calderon and Milton appear to be
mere echoes. The Bible made old
English literature-after the Anglo
Saxon Beowulf, what is there in Caed-
man, in Cynewulf and Bacda but re.
Elections of the books written by the
Jews? Theocritus and Horace are
sweet, if we speak of the Wrists, but
who is so sweet and high as the shep-
herd king David?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

One of the truths that modern
western civilization seems only too
willing to forget is that it owes its
highest poetry to the Jews-that there
is nothing in all literature at present
recognized by us so sublime as Esaias,
SO natural, sweet and pathetic as
Ruth, SO splendid as the Apocalypse,
says the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Whether these great things are in the
unequaled prose of the King James
version or in the sonorous phrases of
the Douai, their essential poetic
qualities remain and they cannot dis
appear, even under the disfigurements
of THE Revised Version''-even,
may add further-the French para
phrases cannot kill them.
TIE book of Job, that epic of human
triumph over suffering, that assertion
of the will to believe and love in spite
of all, that proof that the divine can
conquer the human heart through the
affection of the human heart, is
greater, as literature, than the books
of Homer or Dante Sophocles or Mil
ton. The voice of God, choosing the
poetry of the Jews, spoke through the
words of men, but were these words
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

ASK Josh Bagg about that uncle OF
his that died in prison. Ask him
about lettin' his pore old mother die
in the workhouse. Ask Betsy about
putting big brick into a lot of butter
she sold last spring
Madam, 1 tell you"
See if Josh Bagg knows anything
about feeding ten head of cattle on all
the salt they could eat, and then let
ting them swill down all the water
they could hold, just fore he driv
them into town and sold 'em. See
what he's got to say to thati"
THAT has nothing to do with the
case. I want you to"
Then there was old AzraeI Bagg,
own uncle to Josh, got kicked out of
his native town, and Betsy Bagg's
own brother got ketched in a neigh
boris henhouse at midnight. Ask
Josh"
Madam, what do you know about
this case?"
81 don't know Twin thing bout it,
but I'm sure Josh Bagg is guilty, what
ever it is. The fact is, I've owed
them Bagg's a grudge for the last
fifteen years, and 1 got myself called
up on purpose to get even with 'em,
and | feel I've done it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
FAMOUS CORNERS IN GRAIN.
Immense Deals Wherein Fortunes
Were Made and Lost.

Immense Deals Wherein Fortunes
Were Made and Lost
In the amount of money involved,
the Letter deal of a few years ago was
probably the biggest deal ever launch
ed. Young Mr.. Letter became the most
famous bull in the history OF the
board. He bought every bushel OF
wheat that was to be had The price
rose to S1.S5, and he had opportunity
to sell large holdings to the actual
consumer at this figure He was prac-
tically at war with the world All
eyes were upon him. He had done a
marvelously daring thing, but he want
ed his bubble to grow still bigger. Un-
fortunately for him it brust, and IL
stead of realizing great fortune, he
was confronted with a loss of nine or
ten million dollars That corner will
ever remain a study in greed
In direct contrast to this was the re-
cent Phillips corner in corn This,
though not a large deal. was one OF
the best engineered corners known.
Few deals have ended more dramat-
ically than the attempted wheat cor
ner of 1887, operated by Cincinnati
syndicate. The members of this syndi-
cate reasoned that they could buy all
the available wheat; but they wrongly
estimated the supply, for thousands
of bushels poured in upon them from
every corner of the world. Their funds
became exhausted. In the middle Of
the month the deal collapsed Panic
followed Commission men, brokers,
bankers, and the little dealers known
as tailers-who always hover around
a big corner, like king birds around
crow, getting in a peck now and then,
making and losing small sums with
the minor fluctuations In price-scores
of all those classes of individuals and
firms were left stranded. The bank
president who engineered the deal was
sent to the penitentiary for certain
Ntsrepresentations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
She Knew All About
the Bags Family.

'fNow, madam" said the counsel
for the defendant to a little, wiry,
black-eyed, fdgety woman who had
been summoned as witness in a case,
you will please give your evidence
in as few words as possible. You
know the defendant"
Know who?''
''The defendant-Mr. Joshua Bagg?"
Josh Bagg? 1 do know him, and
knowed his father before him, and 1
don't know nothing to the credit of
either of 'em, and don't think
I'VE don't want to know what you
think, madam. Please say yes or
no to my questions"
What questions?"
do you know Mr.. Joshua Bagg?"
Don't I know i'm, though? You ask
Josh Bagg If he knows me- Ask him
if he knows anything bout tryin' to
cheat a pore wilder like me out of
$25. Ask
Madam, L"
ASK him whose orchard he robbed
last and why he did it in the night.
Ask his wife, Betsy Bagg, if she
knows anything about slippin' into a
neighbours field and milking three
COWS on the sly. Ask
SGT oOlx here nadamo
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
POSTAGE sTSe EDUCATION.

There is something remarkable in
the growth of Correspondence"
schools which have within few years
compelled the public to recognize them
as among the most important educa-
tional forces in the country. Their sue
cess is another demonstration of the
average American youth who when he
cannot obtain sufficient money to at
tend college takes advantage of home
study and Correspondence" courses.
Unable to go to college he brings the
college to his home and "gets an edu-
cation" in leisure hours where it II
not to be had on more convenient
terms. At the beginning of this gem
eral movement many educators doubt
ed its genuine value. But there lie
something convincing in the fact that
thousands who have taken instruc-
ton by Mail are holding positions.
Having had numerous calls from per
sons desiring instruction by Mail.
Spalding's Commercial College, Kan
sas City, Mo-, (the oldest and largest
in the West). has prepared four mail
courses embracing bookkeeping. short
hand, typewriting and penmanship. for
those who are unable to attend its
College. Catalogue No. 3, containing
full information in regard to Mat
Course sent on request
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
TRIALS OF RUSSIAN EDITORS.
Not Pleasant Occupation in the |
Land of the Censor.

fNOI d PHEASANT Occupation III tnC
Land of the Censor.
A correspondent tells the following
story of methods of censorship in
Russia:
1 was at an evening party of the
local press censor in a south Russian
town. About midnight / had strolled
from the music room into cardroom,
and was watching a game of cards.
one of the players being our host, the
censor, when the hostess approached
her husband:
Il wish, my dear, you would step
behind There are three poor devils
there who have been waiting for you
for a couple of hours. l did not wish
to disturb you sooner"
They must wait a little longer re-
piled the censor, It must finish my
rubber
Twenty minutes later our host abb
scented himself for q quarter of an
hour.
Meeting. his wife next day asked
her who were the three poor devils'
referred to. Editors of the three
local journals" she replied.
They had waited two and a half
hours in the censor's back kitchen
with their MSS. and proofsheets for
that mornings issue, without which
they could not go to press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
TROUBLE BEGINS,

Trouble begins with the first back
ache.
Backache comes IT. many forms
sudden twinges OF pain, sharp stitches,
slow, exhaustive aches
Most backache pains are kidney
pains.
The kidneys fail to perform the
duties nature intends them to do and
the warning of trouble comes through
the back.
Neglect the kidney warning, grave
complications will surely follow.
Urinary disorders, Diabetes,
Bright's Disease, are the downward
steps of neglected kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure every kid
ney and bladder sickness and the
cure lasts. Read this proof of it:
Mrs. Adam Guntle, residing at 7O1
South Plum ST., Charlottesville, Ind,
says: 81 made a public statement in
1897, saying that Doan's Kidney Pills
had cured a member of our family
after he had suffered for years with
weak back and kidney troubles.
He took three boxes of this remedy
and was completely cured. Now three
years have elapsed since I made this
statement and 1 am only too pleased
to reindorse 1t. 1 have also used
Doan's Kidney Pills myself, obtaining
the best results. l have recommended
this remedy to my friends and neigh
bors as one which can always be de-
pended upon"
A FREE TRIAL of this great Kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs.
Guntle will be mailed on application
to any part of the United States. Ad.
dress Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
N. Y. FIR sale by all druggists. price
so cents Der box.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Pe-ru-na . Preventive and euro for Colds.
Mr.. C. f. Given, Sussex, N. B., Vice
President of "The Pastime Boating
Club" writes:
Whenever the cold weather sets in
have for years past been very sure to
catch a severe cold which was hard to
throw off, and which would leave after
effects on my constitution the most of
the winter.
Last winter I was advised to try
Peruna, and within five days the cold
was broken up, and in five days more
was a well man. / recommended it to
several of my friends and all speak the
highest praise for it. There Is nothing
Ike Peruna for catarrhal Affections.
II Is well nigh infaLiible as q cure, and
gladly endorse TIC. F. Given.
Prominent Singer Saved From Loss Of
Voice.
Mr.. Julian Weisslitz, IT'S Seneca street,
Buffalo. N. Y, is corresponding secre-
tary of The Sangerlust, of New York;
is the leading second bass of the Sanger
lust, the largest German singing society
IF New York and also the oldest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

In 1899 The Sanger1ust celebrated its
6ftieth anniversary with a large cele-
bration in New York City. The follow
ing is his testimony:
about two years ago I caught .
severe cold while travelling and which
settled into catarrh of the bronchial
tubes, and SO affected my voice that
was obliged to cancel my engagements
In distress was advised to try Peruna,
and although 1 had never used a patent
medicine before, sent for bottle.
words but lily describe my surprise
to find that within a few days 1 was
greatly relieved, and within three weeks
was entirely recovered. I am never
without it now, and take an occasional
dose when 1 feel run down."-Ju1ian
Weisslitz.
fyou do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. O.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
Costly LITIGATION.

Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the
telegraph alphabet, died in 1872, 1eav-
ing an estate valued at 1924 .OO0- In
the thirty years which have elapsed
since then the expenses of administra-
ton have reduced the estat- $780,
900, which sum, under an order of
court, is now being distributed among
the heirs. The bulk of the fortune
will go to the children of Mr. Morse
COT whom there were seven) of their
heirs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
IxIICAS COIINTY -

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney Co,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December. A. D. 1850
(SEAL1 "a W. G $3.50 DNi;u,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system Send for testimonials, free
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, q
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the hest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn9

Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?
Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, csc. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
Water Diet to Cure Disease.

BY subsisting solely upon water for
thirty-seven days P. Slocum, an at
torney Of Erie, Pa, claims to have
cured himself of catarrh and kidney
complaint which had been pronounced
chronic by the doctors
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Baptists Raising Large Sums.
The Baptists of Virginia are endeav-
oring to raise 800 900 in this General
Association year for missions and
benevolence, and have good prospects
of success, though the period has
nearly expired. r.-t
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
The Housewives Holiday.

1t is a common practice in Berlin
for the wife to stay at home when the
husband and family go to the seaside.
In this way she enjoys her own holi-
days, usually taking her meals at res
faurantS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Sillicus-"1 admit that she toyed
with my affections, but she didn't
make a fool of me-" Cynicus-'Who
did?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
stoddart the Nestor of the STAGE

Stoddart the Nestor of the Stage
j. H Stoddart, who looks back to q
career of seventy years on the stage,
is the Nestor of the profession in
America, antedating Joseph Jefferson
by several years. He has no inten-
ton of abandoning the profession.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

No bride can understand why a
woman should take her troubles to
the Lord when she has man to care
for her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
WHEN YOUR GROCER SAY

WHEN YOUR GROCER SAYS
he does not have Defiance Starch, you
may be sure he is afraid keep it until
his stock of II OF. packages are sold. De-
fiance Starch is not only better than any
other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16
o. to the package and sells for same
money as IL OF. brands.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There Is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t
now and save your money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

When an old man marries young
wife it's usually case of one-stded love
and two-sided folly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
ALTON RESUMES FAST IT. LOUIE
TRAIN SERVICE.

Passengers destined to St Louis
and points east should go via the Kap-
sas City gateway. thereby securing
the advantage OF the Chicago & Alton's
fast night train. leaving Kansas Cit,
at 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.
No.. for lowest ratee>
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

It's funny that the women's clothes
that are never seen are mostly made
for show.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers. sc. a package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

1t costs more money to keep up your
own family than it does to break up
another mans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Music may be the food of love, but
love also manages to find room for
large quantities of ice cream and bon
bOns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces Il
nammstion, allsys pain, cures wind collie Csc bottl
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

One trouble with white lies is that
they require too much whitewashing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01
WHY 1T IS THE BEST

If a man is a jay, a white yes
won't save him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Fall ini" is the feminine order
when millinery openings are an.
nounced.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Money refunded for each package OF
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES if unsat-
isfactory.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

To Cure a Gold in One day.
Take Laxative Bro-no Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

is because made by entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and one-third more for 10
cents.
After marriage a man quits buying
candy and squanders his money on
beefsteak.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Cures Group, sore throat pulmonary trou-
bles-Monarch over pain of any sort. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

The man who is always late to his
breakfast is early to his troubles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Modesty wears no mask to hide it
bushes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

The fashions change in everything
except babies.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

A woman can look more complete
ly disguised than a man.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

No one would ever be bothered with con-
sSipation if every one knew how naturally
and quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regu-
lctes the stomach and bowels
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

Nearly every obituary notice is
made ridiculous by fattery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-11-01

F. write
Columbus Ohfo
yandf
of
afarrhaI 1oubI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-27
COURTHOUSE NOTES

Peter Drcciand Il having hts rec-
ond trial Tor burglary in the superior
court today Peter g. accused az at.
tachinK some goods in the pcrcR
hotel by hurglarioua process.
The sealed verdict Ia favor of T..
" Coyle, against the semitic Elec-
tric Co, In Judge BELLS department.
Was read Ia court this morning. and
awards the plaintiff $500.
Another damage suit ~ on before
Judge ilell today, II Krows out OF
the famous trip OF the Tacoma from
Alaska last fall. which resulted in
an Indignation meeting OF the pas
scngcrs and a heavy action for dam
ages Ia the federal court by 800 OF
them.
y. a. Crisp sued alone In the SUI
perior court. and It h. his case which
u now on trial Tie complains In
effect that he had 60 fight with men
Tor a morHel TO eat, and with dogs
for "A place 20 sleep. lie ~ willing
TO square it with the Northern Mail
Co. FOR 5000
Another Klondiilc marriage has
gone wrong. Joseph Seiix married
Margaret Sehx in Yukon territory
In September 1893. but he doeaen't
support her. and SHE can't ace that
he u OF any use 10 her, so she r.
pctitioning for a divorce
Ralfour. Guthrie and co. lost their
case against the Northern Pacific
Railway co, Ia the federal court. the
Jury returning verdict for the de-
PENDANT, The action was "a recover
the value OF 5000 barrels OF cement
dumped tn the bay BY the collapse
OF the White star dock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-01-27
HENRY LELAND
LAID AT REST
typographical Union Passes Reso.
lutions OF Esteem

The funeral OF Henry Leland was
held from the residence. 6i First
avenue north. al II o'clock this
morning, Rev. l.. J. Sawyer officiat-
ing Intcrment was at Lakevlew
cemetery
Yesterday afternoon. at the A. o.
u. w. hall IN the New York block.
the members 90 the Seattle Typo
graphical union, No. 202. assembled
for the purpose % adopting rcsoiu-
tons on the death % Harry Leland.
who for many years had been iden-
titled with the organization. Ar
rangements were also made for the
union 20 attend the funeral OF the
deceased In a body.
The resolutions are as follows
Whereas. Seattle typographical
union. No. zoe. learns with profound
sorrow Of the death % Harry Le-
land. one OF It's oldest and most
honored members: aud
Whereas, The death Of our below
ed brother leaves a sap IN our ranks
which must always remind Us of
one whose genial disposition. unfait-
ering loyalty 90 the principles OF
our union and sincere manhood won
for him tn. affection aud high ss-
TEEN Of all with whom he had aaHa-
citation. therefore. be Il
Resolved. That Seattle T'ypograph-
ical union. No. 201. In regular meet
ins assembled. extends 70 tho be-
reaved family is heart felt condo
ience in their hour of affiietion. and.
be Il further
Resolved. That as n mark OF -.
TEEN for tho memory % our de-
ceased brother the charter 81 this
union Be draped IN mourning for
period OF 10 days.