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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
BENEFITS OF CANAL
Improvement Won't Necessarily Help
Minneapolis NIillers and May Hurt.

Increased water transportation ia
ci1ities make the difference between
rates on the raw material and on the
finished product greater. While the
rate on the raw material is reduced
by water competition, that on fin
ished goods is not affected.
If these two propositions are true,
it is question whether the widening
Of the Erie canal and it's improve
ment as a waterway made possible by
the vote yesterday in New York state
authorizing the expenditure on the
canal of $101 100000, will have a good
effect on the manufacturing business
of Minneapolis.
Charles C. Bovey, Of the Washburn-
Crosby company, speaks on the ques-
tion as flour manufacturer: "At
first thought, one would naturally
think the plan a great thing for the
milling industry, but on careful con-
sideration it would seem a positive
detriment.'
Going further, Mr.. Bovey takes a
stand on higher ground than that of
miller purely: IT opens another
artery for carrying raw material out
of the country. Canals and water
routes have always seemed more
adaptable to carrying bulk cargoes
and not the finished product"
He added: 1--WE are manufacturers
and we are looking to means for carry
ing the manufactured product, and
easy means for conveying raw material
out of the country are detrimental to
our interests
Speaking of all-rail shipments, Mr..
Bovey said: '"The railroads convey
directly to the warehouse or point Of
destination, thus avoiding transfer. In
| foreign countries where labor is cheap
and rail rates relatively higher than in
this country, canals, with the rehand-
| ling they necessitate, are more profit
able than in this country, where, with
| higher priced labor, the expense of
rehandling makes their cost almost
| prohibitive for the manufactured COM
| m modities. Canals in the foreign coun-
tries are popular because of the labor
conditions. Here the transportation
expense. For export flour the canal
route may do, but I fear that it., will
carry more export wheat"
Mr.. Bovey intimated that the rail-
roads were just beginning to appre-
| ciate the manufactured product as
against the raw material and manu-
/ facturers would not like to have any
thing done to hinder the growth OF
! this idea.
Colonel G. D. Rogers, secretary Oh
/ the Chamber of Commerce, said thai
| if the canal project were kept out OF
/ politics and beyond the control of the
railroads 1t would vastly increase the
New York export shipments which
were being diverted to Montreal, New
! port News, Philadelphia, New Orleans
and other points.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
that our government was fully ap-
tprised Of the preparations for the out
break and shaped it's course accord

that our government was fully ap-
sprised Of the preparations for the out
break and shaped it's course accord
ingly.
The revolt of Panama is the direct
result of the failure Of the COLOMBIAN
government to ratify the canal treaty.
The state Of Panama had everything
to gain by the construction of the
canal. The Colombian politicians saw
in the canal only a chance to hold up
the United States for unlimited mil
lions Avarice overreached itself ana
instead of securing a higher price
Colombia has embrOiled itself In a
civil war.
The Panama revolution is financed
by the French investors who are in
terested in the sale Of the Panama
works to the United States. It was
their only salvation. Abandonment OF
the Panama route by the United
States and the adoption of the Near
aqua project, would leave the Panama
company wrecked. Ihey stood TO lose
millions and the cost of a revolution
in Panama was a small stake to put
on the table.
Why Roosevelt Delayed.
President Roosevelt has been sew
erely criticised by Senator Morgan of
Alabama, and other friends of the
Nicaragua project for not adopting the
alternative route In accordance with
the law passed last winter. The presi-
dent could not then give public ut
terance to his reasons for delay, he
had been advised by confidential
agents that events would soon come to
pass in Panama which would put a
different face on the canal negotia-
tions, and he was willing to await
these events.
The United States will remain strict
ly neutral in theimpending struggle.
American interests will be protected,
and in order to do this marines will
be landed at any point where they may
be needed and the ships of the south
Atlantic saluadron will be held in
readiness for any emergency. Ten
days ago agents of our war depart
ment brought information of the date
navy department has held itself in
readiness ever since.
1t is unfortunate for Colombia that
American minister Beaupre has been
withdrawn, for there is now no chan
mel thru which the good offices Of the
United States can be solicited, or as
surance be given OF care for Amer1-
cans. The, withdrawal of Beaupre was
intended by our government to show
the displeasure of the United States at
the rejection Of the canal treaty.
It is believed that the United States
will take the earliest possible oppor-
tunity to recognize the independence
| of Panama. If the promoters of the
revolution have the nerve and cour-
age to hold out for a reasonable time
and to establish de faeto govern
ment, they feel they will be assured
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

NATION HONORS
PROF. MOMMSEN
The Late Historians Funeral Is
Made Notable by the Digni-
taries Attending.
The Emperor Himself Sent Flowers
and Was Represented by the
Crown Prince.

Berlin, Nov 5.-The funeral Of Profess
sor Mommsen, the historian. took place
to- day. A great number Of scholars, am
bassadors, cabinet ministers and foreign
delegates were present. Grown Prince
Frederick William REPRESENTED the en-
peror.
The services. were held at the Emperor
William memorial church. The emperor
sent bouquet of chrysanthemuns and
palms, which the crown prince laid at the
head of the bier. Professor Mommsen' s
children, of whom twelve of the sixteen
are living, occupied the chancel with the
grandchildren. Frau Mommsen, the widow,
was too i'll to attend.
Among the cabinet ministers present
were Secretary Of the Interior Won Posad-
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

banners emblazoned with the corps in
signia stood in the background around the
walls of the church.
Professor Harnack, who was appointed
In professor Mommsen's will to- be the
only speaker at the historians funeral,
pronounced the eulogy. preceding his dis
course with reading the ninetieth psalm,
and the choir sang hymns. With these
exceptions the services were not of a re-
Iigious character. The funeral procession
to Trinity churchyard passed between
crowds Of people standing bareheaded. A
royal carriage followed the hearse, but 1t
was empty, the crown prince having been
driven to the palace Immediately after the
services.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
They Kissed Each Other.

Egelsbach, Grand Duchy of Hesse,
Nov. 5.-Emperor William arrived
here at mid day from Wiesbaden and
was, cordially received at the railroad
station by the czar, the Grand Duke of
:Hesse and Prince Henry of Prussia.
Their majesties kissed each other on
both cheeks and then drove to VOLTS
garten where they lunched together
while, at the Castle of Darmstadt,
Chancellor Won Buelow and Count
Lamsdorff the Russian minister of
foreign affairs, had prolonged talk.
One of the subjects discussed was the
commercial treaty between Russia and
Germany.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

owsky- -Wehner, Minister Of Commerce
Moeller, Minister Of Instruction Studt and
Minister of Agriculture Won Podbielski.
The burgomasters Of Berlin and Chariot
tenberg, hundreds Of university professors,
literary men and artists, and delegations
from the Vienna, Leipsic and other uni
versities were among the congregation.
The octogenarian artist. Menzel, one aof
the few surviving contempories Of Momn1-
sens early manhood, occupied front
seat.
The corps of students in Medieval uni
forms Of striking colors, with d-fringed
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
NEW FEAT IN REPORTING
The London Daily Mail Covers a
Speech Delivered 113 Miles
Distant by Electrophone.
New York Sun Special Service.

speech at Birmingham last night was
taken by reporters of the Daily Mail
by means of the electrophone, which
allowed them, sitting in the London
office, II miles distant, to hear every
word spoken.
The speech was printed verbatim,
and the paper was selling on the street
twenty-seven minutes after the speech
was concluded. The electrophone
beat the telegraph one hour and twen-
ty-seven minutes.
The Mail claims that 1t has inau-
gurated revolution In reporting.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
SHIP TRUST WAS
MEYER SOLVENT
Mr.. Untermeyer, Attorney for Lewis
Nixon, Admits that This Is
True.
He Says the Company Was Hope
lessly Insolvent the Day It
Was Started.
Books Which Should Have Shown
$5oo,ooo Deficit Showed a
Profit Instead.

New York, Nov. 5.-The taking OF
testimony in the proceedings before
United States Examiner Oliphant for
the appointment of a permanent receiv-
er for the United States Shipbuilding
company was resumed to-day with
Lewis Nixon on the witness stand
Following Mr.. Nixon it is probable that
Charles M. Schwab or Max Pam, his
personal counsel, will take the stand.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
TO Consider the Far East.

London, Nov. 5.-A dispatch to the
Telegraph from st. Petersburg says
that Berlin correspondents report that
one Of the objects of the car s visit
is to submit to Emperor William a pro-
posal for a conference of the powers,
Including the United States and Ja-
pan, to settle conflicting interests in
the far east, at any rate those
peace. The conference
would aim to allot to each state the
sphere, territory and influence due.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
MAYoR wE1IEs IS 1L1.

st. Louis, Nov. 5.-Mayor Welles was seized
with vertigo while conversing In front of the
CITY hall late yesterday afternoon and fell un-
conscious to the sidewalk He was carried into
the dispcnsary and given medical attention. He
regained Consciousness in few minutes and was
hended.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

NO SURPRISE
President Roosevelt Knew It Was
to Be Attempted and Acted
Accordingly.
It Was His Foreknowledge that
Kept Him Aloof from Nicar-
aguan Route.
The Powers Show No Disposition to
Interfere Situation at the
Isthmus.

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington.
Washington, D. c., Nov. 5.-With-
out violating any condolences 1t may
be said that the outbreak in Panama
is not so great a surprise to President
Roosevelt as it was to the public at
large. This does not mean that the
United States is in any way response
BILE for the revolution. It does mean
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
YOUNG GIRL DISAPPEARS.

5 New York, Nov. 5.--Much excitement has been
caused among the residents of East Orange, N.
j., by the mysterious disappearance of Miss Clara
J. Coffin, daughter of New York broker. The
girl was a leader in the younger social set Of
the Oranges and was to graduate this year from
the high school,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
srEE1 TRUST OFFICIAL RESIGNS.

New York, Nov. 5.-yeryl Preston, third vice
president of the United States Steel corporation.
has resigned. He decided to leave several weeks
ago. Mr.. Preston has been in charge of the
onerating department and is friend of Charles
Schwab The resignation was generally consid-
cred to be in line with the policy OF retrenchment
which the steel corporations management decid-
ed upon some time ago.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

Representatives Of the packing inter-
ests at the Union Stockyards have offered the
striking sausage makers and Gamers an increase
in wages that probably will be accepted by the
employees, preventing general strike Of all the
centers Of the industry.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

Chicago Employees of the Chicago City Rail-
way company are voting to-day to decide whether
or not they will strike. Leaders of the union
are confident that the count tomorrow will
show that, more than twothirds Of the employees
favor the proposed strike.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

The president to-day appointed Daniel It.
Wright of Cincinnati to be Justice of the supreme
court of the District of Columbia, vice Justice
Hagner, resigned. and reappointed James a.
Gill on the supreme bench Of Indian Territory
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

During the last six months Ireland sent to
Great Britain 14S101 more cattle, 1O8. 100 more
sheep and only 742 fewer horses than were re-
ceived from all the rest of the world
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

King Edwards first visit to Ireland was made
when he was 1S years Of age. He can trace
descent from the ancient Kings Of Leinster.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05
VAN SAINT DROPS A HINT
THAT HE ISN'T FOR DUNN
Says No Man Should Become Nominee for Gov
ernor Who Wasn't Right on
the Merger.

The Statement Tho Incidental Most Pointed When Taken in
Connection With Well Known Fc-The Governor Analyses the
Results Of the Elections Entirely Encouraging Roo
velts Friends.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-11-05

No platform
of
S. II. Van
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
After THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving over, you be-
gin to plan for Christmas.
The Holiday season comes on
apace, much faster than we
realize because we are accus-
toned to think of Christmas
as a synonym for hardness.
Again, we say that Christmas
comes but once a year and so
we are apt to procrastinate.
We should begin ON New
Years Day to get ready for
Christmas. If you have not
already begun you will GER
tainly begin now. You want
to give something to each of
your friends; some gentle re-
minder of affection or token
of regard and esteem. It is
a difficult task and often a
delicate task to select a pres
ent which shall be both ap-
propriate and acceptable and
the trouble is multiplied by
the number of friends you
have. Of course you do not
want to give each of them the
same thing. You may give
to some one something prac-
ticable, like a sack of -four.
That would be charitable.
To relative you might give
a pair of warm mittens.
That's comfortable. To a
lover or friend you can give
some article of use or person
al adornment like a yard Of
ribbon, a nice tie or a lace
collar. That's just plain
Christmas. Now, the fore
going remarks of ours are only
suggestive. Let us tell you
about
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Public Sa1ei

will sell at public sale at my farm
miles southwest of Wa-Keeney, on
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1908,
at O'Clock p. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
sorrel horse, I years old, weight
1900 lbs.
1 sorrel roam horse. years old,
weight 100 lbs.
8 steer calves tShorthorns, high
gradel.
About dozen chickens (hens).
] farm wagon l spring wagon.
l set work harness; chain harness.
l4-inch pillow, good as new
Lot of Ingram carpet, mostly new.
Lot of Early Six Weeks seed pota-
toes.
Lot of household and kitchen fur
niture.
i sewing machine
] sofa. I bed springs. I beistead.
! base burner. Lot OF other things
too numerous to mention.
Tefms-Alf sums under $500 cash.
over $500 a credit of months without
interest; IL not paid when due inter-
est will be charged from date of sale.
MRS. NJ. e. KULP.
NJ W. MASON, Auctioueer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Eire nj Havs.

Last Wednesday morning Hays was
visited with the second largest fire in
its history of recent years.
I. NJ. Yost's mill was burned to the
ground; loss about $50, 600. The post
Office, large grocery. jewelry store,
cigar store, stone livery barn, a
blacksmith shop. a harness shop. q
shoe shop. and a couple OF vacant
buildings. amounting TO about $780,
600 to $l6O, 900 were burned.
Insurance was light on all these
buildings.
The IRE is said to be of incendiary
origin starting in the mill
This fire means very great loss to
HAYS and her neighbors are sorry to
hear of this misfortune, and hope the
citizens of this enterprisinR little city
will soon he able to recover much of
their losses
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Our Plans.

For months we have been
planning to help you out Of
your annual difficulty in Sc
Letting presents. We have
bought largely for the Holt
day trade. We shall not at
tempt in this small ad. to tell
you one-half the good things
we have in store for you. We
expect to tell you, week by
week, something new and
make further suggestions as
the season advances. You
should read our ads in both
papers as they are always
different, always new. For
this week let us mention a
few things that are suitable
for
Christmas Presents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Something Spicy !!

THE STAR GROCERY llas just re-
ceived direct from San Francisco an
invoice of the Purest Ground. Spices
ever brought to this market; in the
assortment are some varieties not us
uaIly kept in stock here, viz: ground
nutmeg, mace, sage. thyme, marJor-
am, savory, white pepper.
These goods are sold under the fol-
lowing guarantee.
Your MONEY BACK
If for any reason-nO questions ask
ed-you don't Ike these spices, your
money will be returned.
Ask for Schilling's Best Spices, once
used always used.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER PERSONAL
TAX WARRANT
STATE OF KANSAS. L.
COUNTY OF TREGO,
Trego County,

STATE OF KANSAS. -.
COUNTY OF TREGO,
Trego County,
James Young.
By virtue of personal tax warrant to me
directed and delfved. issued out Of the Coun-
~ OF Trego. in said state. 1 will on
Thursday, December II A. D. 1908,
at O'Clock p M of said day at Ellermeyer's
Livery Barn in the City of Wa-Keeney, in
the county and state aforesaid, offer at pub
tic sale and sell to the highest bidder. for
cash in hand. all the right. title and inter-
est of the above named defendant in and to
the following described personal property
to-wft:
% One s or SH bull white face; not dehorned
One red bull. white face. not Siehorned and
branded AR with u bar on left side.
One roam heller, white face, branded -
ON left hin.
One light red steer, with small white spots
On body. not dehorned, and branded T. on
right hip.
Said property levied on and to be sold as
tna property or the above named defendant.
T. D. HINSHAw.
Sheriff
Sheri6's ofice. December 4. 1904.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Report of school District 16 for
month ending November 25, 1903:
Number OF pupils enrolled IL. days
taught, Is; average daily attendance,
rs; tardy marks, 3. Names of pupils
neither absent nor tardy during the
the month: Otis Schwanbeck; those
tardy but not absent, Gerhard, Will
lam and Ferdinand Mussemann. EN-
ma Bamberg, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

On Monday evening, December 81,
1908, Theodore Lindberg and Oscar
Thorsen of the Lindsborg Musical
academy will give-a concert at the
court house. Mr.. Lindberg Is claim
of America Mr. Thorsen is grad
uate of music at Karlstad, Sweden.
As pianist he excels and attracts
much attention. A recital tour is be-
ing made, and these excellent must
clans will appear at the court house,
December 2Jst.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Last Wednesday evening tire install
lation OF Rev. j. c.. Everett into the
pastorate of the byterian church
took place Rev. Thee. Bracken of
Philli psburx and Rev. w. b. Brown of
Hays were appointed bv the Presby-
terry to conduct this service OF insta ]
lation. A very nice program was car
ried out. befitting the occasion. Rev.
Bracken preached an able sermeu-
Rev. Brown delivered the charge tn
the pastor and congregation Mrs j.
A Nelson sung a solo, Other mus C
was also prepared. The service was
much enjoyed by these present.
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TREGo MER. Co.

We feel sure that you will
find something in this list
that will suit you and please
your friend something for
every member of the family :;
A nice pair of kid gloves.
Comfortable driving gloves,
Nice neck ties. A pair of sus-
penders. A box of fine can
dies. A pair of slippers. We
have slippers for elegance
and slippers for comfort. Get
your wife a sewing machine.
Fine chocolates, boxed. A
string of beads will please
your little girl. Your wife
would appreciate a good
washing machine. That's the
kind we sell. A mustache
cup. Mush and milk set.
Fine decorated tea set. Fine
pen-knife. Boys pocket knife.
A box of fine stationery.
Chocolate dipped nuts, as
sorted, in boxes. Toilet sets.
Collars and cuffs. A box to
put them in. Ornamental
statuettes. Vases. Fine dishes
all kinds. Decorated din
ner set. Bowl and pitcher.
Glassware. Table cutlery.
Spoons. Table cloths. Stand
covers. A dozen napkins. A
pair of towels. Bed spreads.
A nice lamp. Buggy whips.
Cuff buttons, shirt sets, pins,
etc. A pair of blankets.
Combs. Brushes. For an ell
derby friend get a pair of felt
lined shoes. Smokers sets.
Box of fine cigars. Pipes.
Pocket match safe. Suit of
clothes. An overcoat. Work
boxes.
You will certainly find
something in the list above
which will help you in your
dilemma. should, at least,
give you a start but if it fails
to touch the spot then we
invite you to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Grandpa Groendyke went to Illinois
Thursday morning.
Fall work will crowd Christians this
year in this neighborhoOd
T. A and Bert Cruson started on a
visit to Michigan Wednesday morning.
Robert Flanery and family started
for their former home in Arkansas
this week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Samuel ThorStenburg, the trainer
and conductor of the oratOrio Choir
uses ut Bethany College. Lindsborg,
Kansas, is pianist of more than or
binary merit.-Chicago Tribune. At
court house. December 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

The whea' crop is harvested and
threshed and about one-half of it
marketed, but we want to call your
attention to the fact that we failed
to list four of our best farmers who
had yields of 80 bushels and ovex, viz:
Edward Chalk, Daniel Pershing, John
Reynolds and John Reddig.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

On November 2lst Miss Myr tie
Priestley and Mr.. Lee Cochran of Ell
lis were married at the home of the
bride in Kansas City. The bride is
well known in this city and has many
friends who wish her much happiness
in this step. Mr.. Cochran is drug
gist of Ellis, and it is reported that
they will reside there.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Come In.

Come and see what we
have. You will be pleased to
see our goods and it will give
us pleasure to show them
whether you buy from us OF
elsewhere.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

County Surveyor Ferris met with
quite an accident at Frank Cross
part of last week. His team of Shet-
land ponies started to run away and
in his attempt to stop them he was
knocked down and run over
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

NJ. Leppo will be found in the build
ing one door south of II. f. Kline's
real estate Office. Mrs. Leppo is a
tailOress of long experience. She
guarantees all work, and is an expert
In this line. Give her call.
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Watch Us.

We have other Christmas
goods on the way, bought for
the holiday trade. We will
tell You about them in future
issues of the county papers.
Read ALL our ads.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Frank Krhut and family are now
pleasantly located in their new home
north of the court house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Foreman are tIBe
proud parents of an S-lb- boy born last
Thanksgiving morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Mr.. and Mrs J. f. Hazen- were uI
from Wilcox township on "Wednesday
to see DIR. Hostetter. the dentist
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

around caused by an iron falling upon
her foot.