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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Arabian Coffee,

The Arabian coffee-maker, having
prepared his fire of charcoal, and
placed it near a huge pot containing
water, takes a few handfuls of green
coffee berries, carefully culls out all
imperfect berries and foreign sub
stances, and then places the best of
the berries in an iron ladle held over
the fire. The berries are permitted
to roast until they begin to smoke and
are then, while still uncharred, placed
in a small mortar and carefully prayed
with a pestle closely fitting the cup
of the mortar. The berries are not,
however, reduced to a dust. While
this process has been going on a small
pot has been half filed with tepid
water from the large pot and placed
over the fire. When the water in the
small pot has begun to boil the broken
coffee berries are thrown in and the
boiling is permitted to go on for
short time, the decoction being stirred
with a spoon when it shows signs of
boiling over. The coffee is then
served in small cups without cream or
sugar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
A Heather Rite in Russia.

A curious account is given in a Ka-
Fan (Russia) paper of a heather sac
rifice recently offered up to idols in a
Chuvash village in the Province of
Kazan. Contributions of butter, milk,
salt and meal were requisitioned by
the priests from the villagers, and on
a propitious day the whole people
turned out to the river bank where
prayers were offered up to the gods
for rain, and a swallow, having been
caught and smeared with butter, was
released to fly upwards to carry our
prayers to the ears of the gods" The
proceedings closed with a feast, after
which the priests began pushing one
another into the water, and then
f1inging water over the assembled
crowd. The story is badly told, with
out the least interest in what appears
to be some relic of old-age ceremonial
which may be worthy of the attention
of the learned in such matters.-Lon-
don Standard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

Canada has flashed a message to King
Edward of England. and the king has
flashed one back Both messages
were complete. The correspondent
of the London Times has sent long
wireless dispatch to his paper from
Marcon;'s station at Glace Bay, and
the Times has confirmed the receipt
of this message Marconi certainly
does appear to have triumphed-
And the credit which this achieve
ment merits will not be denied .iirn-
There may be some question as 10 his
right to be known as the inventor
either of wireless telegraphy or all
Of the apparatus with which he now
operates his system But there is no
doubt that he has put these things to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Il. Shot Gen. RevnoId.

Leander T. Hensel of Quarryyfl,e
Penn, while on a recent visit to North
Carolina, met BENJAMIN C. Thorpe
Confederate veteran, who saws he ie
the sharpshooter who killed Gen .Iobr
F. Reynolds, the hero of Gettysburp
Thorpe was member of the FIftv-
fifth North Carolina regiment On
the first day of the fight the Confeder-.
ate sharpshooters were stationed near
Cashtown- Il was on a cherry tree.
when the general was pointed out to.
me-" said Thorpe, land after 6xfn~
my sight at 500 yards 1 fred. s.1
him fall into the arms of a compan;on
That evening l was told / had Eills,r.
REYNOLDS"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

sI have often wondered said the
colonel. what became of the deserters
from the Union army. We had sew
eral in our regiment that were not ap-
pretended during the war, and 1 have
never met or heard of one of them
since the close of the war; I have
heard of one man who left our regi-
ment and enlisted in another, and of
another who mysteriously disap-
peared, but of downright deserters, not
one
mot including drafted men who
failed to report and not including the
men who left the ranks after Lees
surrender, there were IL, 900 desert
ers from the Union army, and Gen.
Preston reported fully as many in
1864 from the Confederate army In
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

The Wounded Flags
The wounded flags. They bear them
Aloft to-day in pride
The living ones. who share them
Alike with those who died
The flags that family fiutter
In cadence with the drum,
As though they sought to utter
Their joy that peace has come
The wounded hagsi We hold them
Far dearer than the lest:
Close to hearts we fold them
The flags by tatters blest.
The flags with shotholes gaping,
That tell their tale of strife,
To-day are gently draping
The ones who cling to life.
The wounded fagsi How proudly
They f1uttered in the days
When drums drumming loudly
And flies sang warning lays!
How brave was all their glowing
Where fierce the war-guns spoket
Their stars forever showing.
A beacon through the smokei
The wounded hagsi We hail them,
And revel in each hue,
Though age and time may pale them,
And red blend into blue.
Though all grow dark and duller,
Yet in their every part
We see the living color
That thrills the nations heart.
W. d. Nesbit in Baltimore American
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Monuments at Mission Ridge.

The commission to erect a monu-
ment to Ohio soldiers at Mission
Ridge has three sites in view, any of
which are within the limits of the
glory achieved by the Buckeye boys
in that battle.
: The first is just south of Bragg's
headquarters, or south of the center
of the right and left TANKS of the as
saulting columns. The second site is
500 feet south of Birds Springs road.
where Hazen's brigade assaulted the
Confederate lines. The brigade was
composed of the First, Sixth, Ninth.
Ninety-third and One Hundred and
Twenty-fourth Ohio regiments and as
saulted Slocum's Louisiana battery at
that point
The fertilization occupied by the
battery and the earthworks used by
the Confederate infantry are still in
good preservation, and the national
commission has promised, if the mon
ument is located there, to restore the
works to their original condition and
to place the battery in position.
The third site is south of De Longs
point, where Turchin's brigade is said
to have charged. The second men
toned site is said to have the prefer
ence of the commission, although no
official action has been taken.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
A Modern French "Pied Piper

At country fair at Rosenthalles-
Choux, little village near Dunkirk,
France, rat charmer named Ray
surprised the natives by shutting him.
self up in a barrel with a hundred
rats.
Several minutes afterward when the
spectators expected to see him half
devoured by the rodents, the man
opened the lid of the barrel and
showed himself unframed, with the
rats clustering about his breast He
said that the modulations of his voice
acted as a charm upon the animals.
and prevented them from devouring
him.-London Mail
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

.'Marconi has succeeded 1t would
be difficult even to attempt to esti-
mate what these three significant
words mean to the world. The ex-
periments in wireless telegraphy, We
are told, have been crowned with
marked success. Long messages have
passed between the station at Glace
Bay, Nova Scotia, and Cornwall, Eng
land. a distance of 1900 miles.
There seems no reason to doubt this
statement. The governor general of
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Walks on the Water.

After several years of patient labor
and experiment, a Tenby, Pembroke
shire, seaman, named William Lew
ellyn, has invented an apparatus by
means of which he is able to walk on
the sea even in the toughest weather.
Llewellyn gave a successful demon
stration off the pier-head before a
crowd of several thousands people.
The apparatus consists of pair of
large wooden boots, connected in
front with steering gear. With
these boots, which are shaped like
the two parts of catamaran, Lew
ellyn walked about the sea for nearly
Lalf an hour. The water was rather
rough at the time, but the inventor
seemed to have no difficulty in keep
ing his balance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
lnopportune.

Several months ago the farmers of
Berks county were complaining of the
severe drought. One Sunday the pas
tor of one of the rural churches
prayed earnestly for rain, and just as
the services were drawing to a close
it commenced to fall rapidly. Two of
the farmers, walking home together,
got very wet, and the one, after
while, commented on the efficacy of
the pastors prayer. YES" replied
the other, but he lacks judgment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

dispensed with submarine wires, thus
vastly reducing the expense of install
1ation and operation. Nations vii:
come still closer together, commercS
will enlarge its operations, science,
art, all that concerns the human race,
will have freer and fuller voice The
peoples of the earth may now explain
puzzling questions more easily. dis
putes may not grow to the point of
belligerency because the danger OF
misunderstanding will be greatly re
duced-
Marconis success, let us hope, win
mean the greater success of industry.
of commerce, of international frater-
nifty. of universal and permanent
peace
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
MARcONIs GREAT TRIUMPH.

practical use, has made them availa-
BILE for the needs and pleasures OF
humanity. And he will reap the re-
wards which the world always gives
to achievement and purpose fully
accomplished.
1t were reckless to speculate on
future modified or intensified by this
new wonder. Cyrus Field revolution
lied commerce and brought nations
within handshaking distance when he
laid the Atlantic cable. Marconi has
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
aunted.


There came whisper in the night.
A little cry across the years,
And who heard, in deep alright,
Awakened with unnumbered fears
TT is some deed that I have done,
Some sin 1 wrought long. long ago;
But husht am I the only one2
Then wherefore am 1 troubled so?
For all men do some evil deed.
And all men falter-some men fall;
Do ghosts of Selfishness and Greed
Come back o God, to haunt them all!
-.Mayhap some waywardness was mine
In vanished days; mayhap 1 fell
Must drink the bitter brine
Must 1 see eyes that CLEAN from hell?''
Then came whisper through the night,
A little cry across the years.
And / who heard, in deep alright,
Listened with wild, unnumbered fears.
ct am the ghost of that pure deed
You might have done, but did not do:
I am the ghost of that good seed
You might have sown when Life was
new
'And this it is that haunts you now
That deed undone, that seed unsoWn;
Too late, too late, to take the pillow,
The Spring is gone, the May is fownH"
And this I heard amid the night
This voice that called across the years;
And when the dawn came silver white,
L was companioned with my tears
Charles H. Towne, in Sunday-School
Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Thoughts on Going Into Battle.

tnou9ntS OF 1Otn9 TITO odettS.
A Los Angeles subscriber contrib
utes the following:
Some old war horses got together
In the lobby of one of Los Angeles
hotels a few evenings ago and ex-
changed experiences and spun yarns
of the war of the rebellion. Among
other things they discussed their SEN
sations on the occasion of their first
battle. Said one:
LAS we were going into action, and
I saw across the fields great columns
of gray advancing to meet us, I kept
wondering if over there in those ranks
some Johnnie had in his gun the bull
let meant for me-
Said the second man: "a little
ahead of men was our color bearer.
and as we marched on the enemy
kept my eyes fastened on the flag.
and 1 thought to myself, If I die, it
will be for the dear old Stars and
Stripes
The third man spoke: "Our regi-
ment was mostly made up of city
chaps, and, take us as a whole, we
were pretty good-for-nothing lot. We
had been attracted to the service by
a love of adventure and in a measure
tempted by liberal bounties. AS
rule our lives, up to the time of our
enlistment has been spent in idleness
or worse In our account of the world
the credit side was mostly blank.
Later in the war we were patriotic
enough, and many of US would have
stayed on Indefinitely in the service
for pure love of country and hatred of
her enemies, but at the time of our
first battle we had little of that spirit
in our regiment. Our captain pretty
thoroughly understood the situation,
and before we started in for the fight
he made a little address for the pur-
pose of awakening enthusiasm on our
part and reassuring us as much as
possible. He closed his address by
telling us to be brave. Don't be
afraid, boys he said. Remember that
for every man hit his weight in lead
has been fired at him. Then he gave
the order to move on the enemy. We
had to advance across an open field
under the guns of the enemy, and
remember thinking, as the boys began
dropping pretty to1erably fast about
me: What an expensive way to get
rid of a lot of cheap cusses like u.s..
That's all 1 thought of till about two
weeks later when L woke up to hear
the hospital surgeon say: Guess this
fellows going to make a fetch of it.
after all
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

storm. If it keeps out of the water
for several days look out for a thun-
derstOrm.
The indications for frosty weather
are the same as for fine, and for snow
the same as for rain. In fact, leech
is almost as good forecaster as the
weather man himself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

unsuccessful attempts to elope with
other persons. These the crown prince
fOrgave.
1t is reported at Dresden that the
crown princess left for her husband a
written confession of her relations
with NJ. Giron, together with declar-
alton of her unalterable intention Of
never returning to the Saxon court
The court has no official information
as to the present whereabouts of the
princess, but it is known here that
she is going to Mentone, France, to re-
side. The court at present is con-
cerned with considerations as to the
best course to pursue in the matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

marine. The latter is now on the way
to New York from Europe. The former
will retire to Monterey and probably
again become the governor of the
state of Nuevo Leono.
Gen. Reyes resignation was due to
his discovery that his son had inspired
articles in the newspapers which at
tackled ]. L. Limantour, the minister
of finance. Several editors who
sanctioned publication of the articles
have been arrested.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
An Insectivorous IIIuminant.

Here is an insect that carries a lam
tern at night 1t is called the lantern
fly" and is found in South America
Its huge head is hollow, made of thin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Wax from Trees.

The wax palm of the Andes is q
vegetable wonder. 1t grows to &
height of nearly 200 feet and thrives
not only on the plains but the noun
tains- The wood is tough and durable
and is employed in carpentry The
wax comes from the pits between the
trunk and fronds. 1t is yellow or
grayish white. is as pure as beeswax.
and is used for making candles A
peon" climbing the tree can gather
from 20 pounds to 80 pounds from
each.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
chinese Railroad Service.

Of1IntSG TNdtITOdU 0CI VICC'
Since the Chinese authorities took
over the railways in northern China
from the allies, fares and freight rates
have been reduced and the service i'm
proved
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Frenchman Fond of His Tomb.

An eccentric old gentleman named
Chaplain has just died at Monhoudou
in the Department of the Sarthe
France. He was very rich, and had
caused monumental tomb to be built
on a piece of land adjoining the GENE
terry.
In this tomb he has for twenty years
past spent several hours day, often
sleeping there, in order, as he said,
to get used to his future dwelling
place.
At this house he kept the coffin in
which he was to be buried, and used
it as a bed, while he invariably had
his winding sheet or shroud laid on
the table in the dining room in lieu
of a tablecloth--London Express
Clay Butter.
1t is not generally known that ir
many parts of the world clay is eaten
on bread as a substitute for butter.
This is termed sstone butter and is
used in many parts of Germany In
northern parts of Sweden earth is
often baked in bread, and is sold in
the public markets on the italian
peninsula as well as on the island of
Sardinia, Persia, Nubia and other trop-
ical countries. Health says this
practice probably had it's origin in the
knowledge that all earths have some
kind of flavor, and take the place of
salt. a necessary ingredient in all
kinds of food.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
GsNE1eaL FRANCISCO NHH

Bernardo Reyes and by the announce
ment that Francisco z. Mena would
succeed him as minister of war and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10

and yellow, like toy. At night-the
fly is nocturnal in habit-the head is
Illuminated like a lantern, affording
quite brilliant light.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
Spitrack,

Before the invention of ovens meat
was roasted on spits as here shown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-01-10
ALL SURPRISED BY REYES.
Mexicans Unprepared for Resignation
of Their Minister of War.

Mexico's general public was much
surprised by the resignation of Gen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16
Wedding Last Evening.

The Rawlins house parlors were
the scene Of a happy event last night
when Louis Henschen and Miss Cora
Schwab were united in matrimony BY
the beautiful Episcopal ritual, pro-
nounced by the Rev. G. ]. French.
The bride was prettily gowned In
white and carried a bunch OF pure
white carnations. She was attended
by her sister Miss Carrie Schwab
while Richard Morrison was best mar
to the groom. The guests were only
the couples most intimate friends.
Many pretty gifts OF china, silver and
linen were presented the newly we'd
ded pair with hearty congratulations
and no end OF good wishes. Miss
Schwab came from Perkins. Oklahoma
several months ago making her home
with Mrs. Rawlins meantime. Mr..
Henschen Is the we'll known assistant
at the Las Vegas roller mills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16
woIcott Wins Scholarship.

Word comes from Columbia univer.
sity that Frank II. wolcott, late Of the
Normal university faculty, has been
appointed to a fellowship In chemistry
In that institution. His many friends
here will rejoice In his meritcd good
fortune.
Mr.. Wolcott Is especially to be con-
graduated In that though a westcrner
ami graduate Of Colorado State uni
vcrsity he has landed one of the prizes
which Columbia university nearly al.
ways bestows on her own graduates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16
RUTLEDE-TIPTON

Wednesday. July 10. at high noon a
pretty wedding was solemnized at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Upton,
when their eldest daughter Martha
Esther was united in martiage to Mr..
James A. Rutledge both Of Watrous,
N. M.
The bride looked charming In a
dress OF white organiy trimmed with
lace and satin ribbons. She was at
tended by her pretty sister. Miss Ger
trude, who also wore white.
The groom was supported by his
brother who arrived from the east on
No. 1 Tuesday. The Rev. George
Ward oflciated and after the simple
and beautiful service was concluded .
sumptuous luncheon was served tt
about thirty Of the nearest friends AM
relatives.
The happy couple left on No. 2 FOL
the east.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16

The Ice cream social which Willow
Grove circle No. s gave In their lodge
room was largely attended. The dif-
numbers on the program were
rendered in a most pleasing manner
and were highly appreciated by those
who were present. The organ, which
was disposed OF In a drawing, was
won by Miss Katie Sosoya. A very
neat sum was realized from the sale
Of Ice cream and other dainty refresh
ments, and the ladies' are we'll pleased
with the results Of their labors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16
4 CITY HAPPENINGS

There vas quite . large gathering
Of the young friends Of Johnny Nc
CURE, 1t the MCGUIRE home on Grand
avenue last night. About thirty Of
the young mans friends gathered
there for the purpose OF rendering
him a surprise party ere he departs
for Minturn. Colo, where his father,
B. f. MCGUIRE, formerly q well known
machinist, who resided here for a
number Of years. ia now employed. a
very pleasant evening was spent by
all present and It was not until a late
hour that the guests departed for their
various homes wishing Johnny q pleas
ant trip and a successful career In his
new home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16

One OF the largest gatherings Of the
season assembled In the Plaza park
last evening TO listen to the concert OF
the Military band. The concert was
up to the usual high standard and was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who braved
the elements and attended. The
shower which burst suddenly upon the
unsuspecting public before the con
cert was finished dampened the ardor
Of most Of the people and a number
Of ladies' will have to place their shirt
waists in the laundry sooner than they
expected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16

Some miscreant employed his time
last night by breaking windows. In
the building occupied by the Moore
lumber company and John Papen. the
grocer. on National street. At first
It looked as though an attempt had
been made to burglarize both places,
but this idea was abandoned as upon
investigation II was discovered that
nothing was missing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16
DON'T STOP TO ASK
WHY
The csswAs ase AushIns -
THE HUB.
Come ysussslf and SO those sIssass
S3S.00 and $4,000 Suits ~
SlO.95
For choics Of any In tbs Hsuss.
DELEGATE RETURNS.
HON. 3. 8. RoDEv PASSES
THROUGH LAS VEGAS
HoMEWARp BOUND.
Expresses Belief In Early Establish
ment Of Government irrigation
Works In New Mexlco.-Worked
for oaliInas Reservoir.

DtlckdtG ID. ~. AN0uSS
through the city on No. Z yesterday
Afternoon en- route from Washington.
D. c.. to his home in Albuquerque.
The delegate has been in the national
capital for several weeks working foi
the advancement OF government irri.
CATION enterprises in New Mexico
and promoting other undertakings OF
Importance to the territory. Mr.. Rodey
Is certain. from the assurances re-
ceived from the department OF the
interior, that one or more big irrlga-
ton reservoirs will be ordered for
New Mexico during the present year.
He took particular pains to push the
claims Of the Gallinas. concerning
which a most favorable report was
made by Engineer Read. A letter
from Chief photographer Newell &C
knowledged Mr.. Rodey's ~assiduous
work and gave assurance to the Las
Vegas grant commissioners that the
matter would be pushed forward as
rapidly as possible. The delegate
still expresses the greatest confidence
In the admission Of New Mexico at the
next session Of congress. While the
union Of New Mexico and Arizona Is
favored In Washington, yet the De.
termined opposition Of both territories
to such an arrangement has had its
effect, and Mr.. Rodey is hopeful that
when the test comes, Justice will trI-
umph over the machinations Of po-
liticians and that the territories will
come In separately.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-16

The second concert In the series
at the Montezuma hotel will take place
at $50 tomorrow evening. Chev.
Buzzi. Prof. Blair. Miss Miller and
other gifted musicians will take part.
Adequate arrangements will be made
to transport the crowd. After GEO II
Is understood a half hour service will
be supplied by the a company.