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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
He Got 1t.

The judge. the sheriff, the coroner
and the chief of police of Red Gulch
were enjoying a little game of poker.
The pot was large and there was con-
siderable excitement The judge
called the sheriff, who casually re-
marked:
Il hold four aces What do you
hold? %
Il hold a bowie knife" promptly re-
turned the judge, as he perceived q
fifth ace in his own hand.
And 1 hold a gun." exclaimed the
chief of police, as he realized that he
was not entirely destitute of aces him
self
The coroner quickly dived under the
table and waited Presently, when the
smoke of battle had been cleared
away, he craw1ed out
hold an inquest" he commented,
"and guess that takes the pot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

and he looked down obviously at his
own somewhat substantial proper
tons.
An added source of satisfaction to
night skaters was moonlight which
from 10 to IL, at least, changed the
place into something like fairyland
and then kindly lighted the skaters
home. The sentimental ones were in
ecstacies.
Charlie and I went skating last
night" confided one young woman to
another on their way down town the
next morning, "and before 1 got home
he asked me a jangling trolley
whizzed along just then and drowned
the rest of the sentence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
GRAVE OF A KINGS DAUGHTER
Bonaparte Monarch Rests In Lony
New Jersey Churhyard

The romance of king lies hidden
in Trenton, N J., under the decaying
marbles of an unobtrusive cemetery
monument
In the little graveyard attached to
St Michaels Protestant Episcopal
church is a well-preseryed square
marble monument surmOunted by a
dove. 1t is conspicuous only by the
fact that it is carefully rallied OF with
tall iron palings, set in a brownstone
base, from the rest of the sleepers in
this little Gods acre. Though eighty
years have passed the monument is
still in an admirable state of preserva-
ton, and the inscriptions are clearly
legible. The principal one reads:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Money in Poultry Raising.

In a recent contest for suggesting
the best way to make SIS grow, the
prize was awarded to a man who ad-
vised that the amount be invested in
eggs for Matching. He cited, among
other things, the case of a boy who
exchanged a penny for an egg and this
egg grew, successfully. into a hen,
six chickens, a pig, calf. and pony,
with bride and saddle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Below this pathetic and suggestive
inscription is carved this verse:
"Oh. fate severe, is then my Pauline
dead?
From earth to heav'n her angel spirits
fled;
My sweet Pauline-that lovely bud was
never to expand
Received a mandate from above and
fled at His command"
But still more pathetic and perhaps
more suggestive is the following cut
in the opposite panel of the monu-
ment, the other two being left blank:
Pauline, your rest is secure;
A loving Savior called thee hence.
Knowing thy gentleness could ill endure
The worlds Implying malevolence."
Under these lines, gentle reader
if one would follow the flowing VERDI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
GIFTS OF THE MIGHTY WEST.
Enormous Share She Has Had ir
Building Up the Nation.

Enormous Share She Has Had in
Building Up the Nation.
She gave us Andrew Jackson, that
fierce Tennessee spirit who broke
down the traditions of conservative
rule, swept away the privacies and
privileges of oficialdom, and, like a
Gothic leader, opened the temple of
the nation to the populace- She gave
us Abraham Lincoln, whose gaunt
frontier form and gnarled, massive
hand told of the conflict with the for
est, whose grasp on the ak handle of
the pioneer was no firmer than his
grasp of the helm of the ship of state
as it breasted the seas of civil war.
She gave us the tragedy of the pio-
neer farmer as he marched daringly
on to the conquest of the arid lands,
and met his first defeat by forces too
strong to be dealt with under the old
conditions She has furnished to this
new democracy her stores of mineral
wealth, that dwarf those of the old
world, and her provinces that in them
selves are vaster and more productive
than most of the nations of Europe
Out of her bounty has come a nation
whose industrial competition alarms
the old world and the matters of those
resources WELD wealth and power
vaster than the wealth and power of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh- Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease requires constitutional treat
ment- Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have much faith in it's curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that ii fails to cure Send for list OF
Testimonials
Sold by druggists 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
unearth Body of Abbot.

Recent excavations on the site OF
st. Augustine's abbey. Canterbury,
Kent, England, have brought to light
the leaden coffin and coffin plate OF
Abbot Uric 1. (9S5-1006), and the body
of another abbot wrapped in silk vest
ments, much decayed, with pieces OF
copper gilt clasps. Numerous frag-
ments of carved marble, brightly
painted stones, gilded pinnacles and
figureheads have also been unearthed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
When Guests are Expected.

In preparing a room for guest, II
only for a few days. do not neglect to
place q variety of books at his dis
posal, says the Washington Star. IL
there is no bookshelf in the room.
books and magazines should be placed
on a low table near the window. Many
q visitor has gone through tortured.
sleepless nights in strange house.
with not a line of reading matter to
be got at.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

kings. Best of all the west gave, not
only to the American, but to the un-
happy and oppressed of all lands, a
vision of hope, an assurance that the
world held place where were to be
found high faith in man and the will
and power to furnish him the oppor-
tunity to grow to the full measu-s If
his own capaciry.-Atlantic Monthly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Retired From Circulation.

Retired From Circulation.
What is your manner" inquired the
justice.
pete Smith, responded the va
grant.
What occupation?' continued the
court.
"Oh. nothing much at present; just
circulatin' round"
Retired from circulation for thirty
days. pronounced the court dryly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Hard to Translate,

'Do you know" said the physician,
that 1 often experience great difficult
ty in finding words to express my
thoughts?"
81 do" replied the druggist, land 50
does every one else who ever attempt
ed to read your prescriptions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Prof Mason of the Smithsonian In
stitution, says that the most needed
achievement of 1908 is the discovery
of satisfactory method of economic
ing electricity. Some day, he says, in
the not distant future the rivers will
make all the electricity we want We
shall harness the streams and they
will heat every house, run every wheel
and light every lamp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
THE X. c. S. ALMANAC FOR 1908.

THE X. c. S. ALMANAC FOR 1908.
The Kansas City Southern Railways
Almanac for 1903 is now ready for dis
tribution. Farmers, stock-raisers,
fruit-growers, truck gardeners, manu-
facturers, merchants ana others seek
ing new field of action or a new
home at the very lowest prices, can OBJ
tain reliable information concerning
Southwestern Missouri, the Cherokee
and Choctaw Nations in the Indian
Territory, Western Arkansas, Eastern
Texas, Northwestern Louisiana and the
Coast country, and or the business OPP
portunities offered therein.
Write for a copy of the K. c. S. AL
P. A., K C. S. Ry., Kansas City. Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
A Painful Marriage Custom.

The penalty among the Hottentots
for widows who marry again is .
somewhat severe one. 1t is the rule
among these people that, before SO
marrying, widow must cut of the
joint of a finger and present it to her
new husband on the wedding day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Beginning February 18th, the NJ, z
& T. Ry will sell Colonist Tickets To
California at very low rates. viz: st.
Louis, $1,000: Kansas City, $3.50
Tourist Car through to San Francisco
leaves ST. Louis each Tuesday at 8:32
D. m Ask any Katy Agent or address
James Barker, Gen1 Pass Agent, M. K
& T. Ry.. 202 Wainwright Building. st.
Louis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
BATHING the Baby.

Young mothers naturally feel anxious
about the baby's bath. 1t is best to be-
gin at six weeks to put the little one in
water. first folding a soft towel in the
bottom of the basin. Use only Ivory
Soap, as many of the highly colored and
perfumed soaps very injurious to the
tender skin of an infant E. r. Parker
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
What More Could He Want?

What More Could He Want?
What is your fathers objection to
me, Miller" asked the young man.
He says you have no application,
Gerald
mo application" he echoed bitter
1y. 81 wonder if he knows I've been
coming to see you twice a week for
nearly six years."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Red-Letter Day.

Lawyer Ito wftness)-Why are you
so positive, Mr.. Suburban, that the
event occurred on the date you men,
ton? You might be mistaken.
Mr.. Suburban-Impossible sir. 1t
YVES the day 1 didn't have to do any
shopping in town for my wife.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Do You Blame Hint

Towne-There seems to be nothing
he enjoys SO much as the sound of his
own voice
Browne-That's 50: and there's
nothing annoys him so much as the
thought that he can't hear himself
when he talks in his sleep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
II All Depends.

After ALL remarked the old bach
elor, there is no place like home"
Right you are" rejoined the bald
headed man who had loved and won,
land there are times when 1 am glad
of it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

people. Babies in arms were there as
well as old men who snapped rem1-
niscences with gusto and seemed TO
enjoy the fun as much as anybody
A noticeable contingent OF those
who visited the pond without skates
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

S A RESULT of the re-
cent cold snap it SEEM
ed as if all New York,
with and without
skates, f1ocked to the
pond in Central Park,
says the New York
Sun. Included among
the spectators were all
kinds and conditions OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

ReasonabIe Inference.
Il have been everywhere" said
Diogenes, as he YEARLY set his lantern
down, land 1 haven't been able to find
an honest man. What do you think
of that!
1T merely indicates" answered the
plain. everyday citizen. that you
have an undesirable circle of acquaint-
ances."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
f[lJfl0Q
|OF TIE al
Overtime.

Grumpp-Is there such q thing as .
.pianists' union?
Register never heard of one.
Why?
Grumpp-I thought If there was one
I'd like to call it to the attention of
the young woman next door and set
her to join. she works at her piano
more than eight hours day."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

| Erected by a Bereft Mother |
to the Memory of a
Beloved Child.
! Pauline Josephine Holton,
who departed this life
Dec. s, 1923, Aged Years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Love is blind, especially the brand
known as self-love.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

One bird-He's going to cough be-
fore afternoon.
The other bird-How do you know!
One bird-It's reached here already.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting 4 o. moro for
same money-no cooking required
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Many a woman's prematurely gray
hairs can be traced to marriage with
a man whom she proposes to reform.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

A portable infants swinging bed to
be adjusted at night and folded away
in the day-a convenience in fiat keep
ing where space is scarce
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces
In a package, 10 cents One-third
more starch for same money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
cermanv's TaIIest Soldier.

Germany's tallest soldier is a nom
commissioned officer six feet eight
inches in height
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

The truth would seem less brutal il
people were better acquainted with it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

There never was an ugly girl in th4
world-ask her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Mrs. Newly-Wed (from above)-
Bridget, put the lemons on the ice
SOS they won't get sour.
Bridget Ito herself)-Is 1t amy won
der that asks DOODLE pay fer serving
tho loikes of that?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK xELLQwr
Hso use Red Gross Ball Blue. 1t Will make
them white as snow o. package cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

The people who are looking for
trouble generally want it sugar-co<ted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

But few men exhibit their bravery
until after the danger is past.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

The more you loaf, the more likely
you are to have bad habits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28

Be absolutely honest. and yor will
be vxy disaereeable.
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COLLEGE Slano.

Mr.. Crawfoot-Deer must be plenti-
full up around the college that Zcke
goes to-
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Crawfoot-Why SO. Hiram.

Mr.. Crawfoot-Because he writes
chat he paid 20 bucks" for his over
coat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-02-28
Scenes on City Ponds
During Cold Weather

From the Porty Father of Family to the MschefMane
Small Boy, An the Skaters Are Benf Having the
Best Time Possible,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30
Worlds Best Medicine.
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
Has Made People Well When
Every Other Remedy
Has Failed.

Paine's Celery Compound cures disease !
1t has saved the lives of thousands of sufferers.
1t has made the weak strong, vigorous, and
happy.
Paine's Celery Compound purifes the blood
and builds up the nervous system as nothing
else can do; it is eminently the great life
giver and health maker
Overworked and tired women stand in ur-
gent need of this health giving prescription to
make and keep them well. All women should
take advantage of the remarkable power of
this best of medicine for restoring vigor to the
blood and strength to the nervous system.
The all-important thing for nervous, run down,
and sleepless women is that Paine's Celery
Compound fortifies the whole physical system,
and by correcting digestion and regulating the
nerves, it insures sound, refreshing sleep. In
every case of sickness Paine's Celery Com
pound completely and permanently brings
back health. Mrs. Mary M. Myers, Balti-
more, Ohio, saved by Paine's Celery Compound
after the failures of able physicians, gratefully
writes as follows:-
81 suffered for eight years with nervous
prostration and the general debility common
to women, and had such pains in my back
that could not get around the house. used
several remedies and consulted several of the
best physicians without obtaining any relief
Paine's Celery Compound restored me to
health.
:" also want to say to all mothers that
Paine's Celery Compound is splendid medi-
cine for their Children
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30

The Amboy poultry exhibit is to be
held Friday, Oct. 80 Other features will
be baby show, . sall game, and q
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30
=PLENTY OF CASES.
Uuited States Court May Rold fer Two
Weeks or More.
From Monday's Daily

The United States district and circuit
courts will convene next Tues
day, week from tomorrow
and there is business enough be-
fore it to keep the district court busy fol-
two weeks or more. 1t is believed that
three railroad damage suits will go to
trial, although there may be no other
civil cases for trial. A number OF
criminal cases will come up, but the
grand jury will make short work OF
! these, and it is likely that all of the
parties will plead guilty.
The following is list of the civil cases
on the calendar:
No. IL. Axel G. Budin and Charles R
Brundin VS.. Thorvald V. Knatvold and
Harris n. Brown ct al. Durment &
Moore, and William L. Comstock for
appellants. Morgan & Meigen and How
ard HI. Dunn for defts Continued from
April term, 1908. Believed to be disposed
Of
No. l2l. Milton Rist as adm. of the
estate of Ruel Cutter, deceased, VS.. j. l.
Case Threshing Machine Co. Albert w.
Hauser and Somerville & Olson for pltf
Continued from April term, 1908. Prob
ably settled.
No. l27. Louis Bothum an infant by
John Bothum his guardian, VS.. Burling
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry. Co.
H. II. Dunn and Lafayette French for
plaintiffs. Henry c. Carlson and Strin-
ger & Seymour for defendant Continued
from April term, 1903. For trial.
No. l22. j. X. Sonnesyn VS.. L. w.
Akin and G. M. Babcock. w. S. Ham
mond, st. James, for plaintiff. Benja-
min C. Taylor, Ball, Watson & Maclay,
Fargo, for defendants. Removed from
Watonwan county.
No. l3l. Charles w. johnson VS.. Chi
cago North Western R. R. Co. Thomas
Hughes for plaintiffs. Brown, Abbott &
Somsen for defendant. Removed from
Blue Earth county. For trial.
No. 1873. Patrick j. Ryan VS.. Chicago
& North Western Railway Co. Manley
L. Fossen for plaintiff. Brown, Abbott
& Somsen for defendants. Removed from
Blue Earth county. For trial.
Equity cases:
No. 10. James B. Day VS.. William
Mountain Jr. Sawyar l. Sawyer and
w. A. Funk for plaintiff. H. L. Schmitt
and A. E. Clark for defendant Final
argument.
No. 1872. Peter McGovern, trustee, VS..
VIM. J. Armstrong ct al. F. L. Faley and
J. B. Andrews for plaintiff. John Moon
IN for defendant. Demurrer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30
PAYING HIS DEBTS.
Henry Nelson Returns to MankatO to
Do the Square Thing.

From Mondays Daily.

Henry Nelson arrived from Saltwater
this morning, having served his time
in the penetentiary for wrongfully us.
in the penitentiary for wrongfully u.s.
company for his own purposes. He serv-
ed a year and four months, and was Civ
en- the position of outer gate keeper. He
has fully recovered his health, and is
feeling in first class condition. He OBJ
served all of the rules and won the re.
spect and good will of the warden and his
assistants, and the warden has secured
good position for him, which he will
return Immediately to st. Paul to &C.
cept. He states that he has no hard feel
ing toward anyone.
The purpose of Mr.. Nelson's trip to
Mankato was to settle in full all &C
counts which he owed when he left. He
visited the Standard Brewing company
this forenoon and offered to pay the
amount of his shortage there, which he
says is 1921, but the officers of the COM
pany declined to take the matter up with
him.
Mr.. Nelson's downfall was caused by
strong drink, he sees the error of over
indulgence, and he has determined to cut
loose from drink hereafter and to re-
deem his good name. In this determine
ton he will and should have the assis-
lance of all. In coming to Mankato to
settle his debts, he has done the manful
thing. He did not consider, as many
would, that his term in prison wiped out
the debt he owed the brewing company.
Mr.. Nelson states that Robinson is
teaching a class in the prison night
school and is getting along nicely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30
WORK OF MASKED MEN.
Two Martin County Farmers Relieved
of 500 BY Highway Men.
From Mondays Daily.

About ten o'clock last night Sheriff
Ward received phone message from
East Chain stating that at about eight
o'clock while on their way home from
Fairmont, Bert and Alfred Godfrey were
held up on the road by two masked men
and robbed of 500.
The Godfreys say that yesterday they
brought a bunch of cattle to this city
which they disposed of and in the eve
ming started for home as they came, on
horseback. Bert carried $lOO of the
money and Alfred $3.50.
While riding along on grade on each
side of which tall weeds grew, near the
old McCrudden farm, two very large
men, both wearing masks, suddenly
sprang out of the weeds and clutched at
their horses brides.
Bert says he was struck ON the head
with what he thinks was a club and
stunned so that he has no further clear
recollection of what happened until he
came to himself and discovered that his
money was gone.
The highwayman who attempted to
seize Alfred's horse missed his hold and
frightened the animal so that it ran and
carried its rider beyond reach of the rob-
bers.
These are the facts as stated by the
Godfreys. There is much mystery and
many peculiar circumstances surround
ing the entire affair.
The officers have been busy today in
vestigating the matter, and The Sentinel
withholds publication of the suspicious
rumors which are afoat.-Farimont Sen
tinel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-10-30
HIGH SCHOOL RHETORlCALS
First OF the Series Were Given Yes
terday Afternoon.
From Saturdays Daily.

rIoIH saturdays Dally.
The first rhetorical exercises of the year
were held at the high school yesterday
afternoon. The program was given en-
tirely by the seniors except the debate,
the negative of which was supported by
two members of the junior class. The
program was well prepared and did credit
to the senior class. Among the visitors
were DR.. Davis and Mrs. B. D. Smith.
The following numbers were given:
Debate Resolved, That the United
States government should own and oper-
ate the railroads. Affirmative Robert Ran
dali, Louise Man. Negative, Knut Knut-
son, Mary Pau.
Violin solo, Amelia Kleinschmidt;
Reading, 'The Madness of Philip" Alta
Romack; recitation, "Sonny's Diplomy,"
Richard Girvin; piano solo, Louis Olson;
recitation, "Mice at Play" Eleanor John
son; paper given in three parts, John
Ray, Florence Newton, and Zillah Sails
bury.
The judges gave the decision to the
affirmative. The next program will be
given in three weeks by the Junior class.