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

When the rat-a-tat-tat of the drum
calls patriotic citizens to arms in
the United States and other highly
civilized countries the girls are left
behind Husbands and fathers, sweet
hearts and brothers, go to the front
and the women and children have
nothing to do but wait and weep.
1t is not so everywhere In Vene-
zuela Colombia, Haiti, San Domingo,
Bolivia, Nicaragua and some of the
other less advanced -Latin-Amer1can
countries the entire family sometimes
goes to war.
1t happens this way: One Of the
civil wars, which are the normal fea-
lures of politics in these countries, is
in progress and there is an urgent de-
mand for troops by government and
revolutionists alike. Both sides stick
at nothing in order to get soldiers.
They are not particular. Anybody who
can carry gun-man, woman or
bOy-will do.
A group of haIf-civilized Indians are
filling their fields or listening to a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

Dad sat in the doorway of his shan
ty smoking his pipe and gazing in
ruminative fashion across the arid,
dusty, Australian plain.
This gold field was not a particular
1y pleasant view at any time In fact
it was hideous. 1t could have given
the San Joaquin Valley of California,
of early days, handicap and won out
easily.
Last Chance was down on its luck
Everyone said there was dust in the
ravine, but whether they believed it
or not was a question. At least Dad
had plenty of metal, portion of
which he was not slow to give to
those in need, if he considered them
worthy. But to all inquiries as to
how he got it, his invariable reply
was, Il have a claim, boys, similar
to yours" and that was all any of
them found out, with the exception of
couple of envious, inquisitive dig
gers, who had learned that Dad work
ed his claim only two days in the
week. They undertook to track him,
but fwheni they had proceeded about
half mile, a bullet made its trade
once had urgent business at Long
Jim's tent, where the proprietor was
always ready to drown their cares in
his peculiar brand of whisky.
AS the sun was going down to stoke
up for the next days scorch, a soil
tary man came slowly across the
plain Dad pulled away at his pipe,
after casting keen glance at the
Danes, which were his sole compan-
ions. The man walked up with a
= tagging gait and threw himself down
on box by the side of the cabin
door,
well Dad" he said, hopping the
perspiration from his face, heard any
more news about the rangers?'
Eyes, I understand they intend to
call on me-" replied Dad. sending a
cloud of smoke into the sultry air
THE devil! Seems as if they will
never give us any peace, don't it?''
Eyes, it seems that way Dad said,
listless, as he reflIed his pipe.
who was telling your
THAT little slip of paper on the door
there"
Long Jim hastily stepped to the
door and read the following words
written in neat hand:
'Dad-We are going to take you
and your sack. A word to the wise
you know. Yours in haste,
Queen of the Bushrangers."
well, I'll be hanged. if that amt
nerve! She must feel very confident.
Amt you afraid they will get you,
Dad?@
Dad leaned his chin on his hand
and looked absently across the plain,
Il don't know" he replied as last, Il
suppose they will some day"
That's what most of them at the
camp says" remarked Jim, as he re-
sumed his seat. Seems to me there
won't be any of us left if we amt
careful. Two more ready for the un-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
BRIDE DID NOT SCARE.
Story of a Joke That Was Not All
Like


When the bridal couple boarded the
train at Buffalo everybody sat up and
took notice. They conducted them
selves as well as could be expected
under the circumstances, but after
about four hours ride the bridegroom
left her side and got off at a station
where a short stop was made. He
said to the bride that he wanted to
speak to a man, but on the quiet he
said to one of the boys:
when the train starts I'll get into
the car behind and she'll think l was
left. Then look out to see her go into
fits. I'll appear on the scene in time
to prevent consequences"
AS the train started a drummer,
who was told of the bridegrOom's
plan, walked into the car and without
a question sat down beside the bride
and soon was talking about the
weather, Buffalo and dozen other
things. She grew interested. The
husband waited a quarter of an hour
and then sneaked into the>~car. He
saw his wife talking in a very ami
mated way, and when he went for
ward she looked up and said:
'sThat you,~ James? 1 thought you
were left. Sit down somewhere"
And for two hours he '-sot," while
the drummer held the fort. and every
body was tickled to death
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Wired Through the Nest.

Birds are fond of building their
nests in curious places. On the
ground at the Crystal Palace in Lon
don, where the great football games
are played, an extra telegraph Office
was erected for use on special occa-
sions. Shortly after the final tie for
the English association cup in 1901
the office was reopened. Then it was
noticed that a thrush had made her
nest partly on the gas pendant and
partly on four of the telegraph wires.
She had found her way in through a
broken pane of glass. She was sitting
on her eggs when first observed, and
as she did not seem to be alarmed a
camera was fetched and her portrait
taken 1t was more than likely that
most of the news of the match was
sent through the nest while the bird
was busy building it. OF course care
was taken not to scare the thrush or
destroy the nest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

covered Jim with his arm around me
that day, / was almost heartbroken al
your leaving without even a word
But Jim at last persuaded me that !.
would make him better wife than
could you, and that you never de
served a wife anyway He gambiec
away the money you left me and theI
compelled me to go to Australia with
him, where he came in touch with the
bushrangers. In the course of time
was put in command of the gang
and Jim went from camp to camp
setting up his tent, distributing wills
ky and sporting those who had the
dust then we would swoop down
upon the victims and relieve them OF
their metal. / grew tired of Jim, and
my love went out for you, Tom, but
did not know where you were. Ny
only desire was to make a fortune
and return to California to live in
dependent the rest of my days.
would not have recognized that Dad
of Last Chance was my Tom, if ]
had not seen you in that rage l am
failing fast, Tom. Promise me you
will not stain your hands with that
mans blood. Have no fear of the
rangers. / have ordered them to their
rendezvous Tom, say you forgive
me- AS the speech ended the figure
swayed; but Dad caught her in his
arms and pressed her to his bosom.
Eyes, Hattie, forgive you. My poor
Hattie
A faint smile crossed her face and
she closed her eyes in the last long
sleep.
''Tige, stand back. Jim Woodbrook
give you until six o'clock tomorrow
to leave Last Chance; if in the morn
ing 1 find you in the camp, you are
a dead man." said Dad, as he tenderly
carried the mortal remains of Lis wife
into the cabin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

Jesuit priest in little mission church
in the heart of the jungle. A band
of soldiers comes along, surrounds
them and marches them all off to
fight for a cause about which they
know and care absolutely nothing.
But my wife, my boys, senor!"
walls the peon to the commandante,
who has captured him. What is to
become of them?"
The family troops up, weeping and
shrieking, and begs the officer to let
the man go. The officer looks at them
thoughtfully and sees that the boys
are strapping lads of II and IA and
that the wife is a fine, strong woman.
mo, must take your man." he
tells her, but if you like, you and the
boys can come. too. They are strong
enough to march and carry rifles, and
you can help do the cooking for US
and look after the wounded"
so it comes about that the entire
family marches off to the front, happy
and cheerful again. They make light
of the hazard of war and the hardships
of the campaign. There are No
hardier people in the world than thu
Indians of Central America, Colombia
and Venezuela. Even the women think
nothing of marching thirty miles day
for weeks at stretch over rough
mountain tracks, carrying a rife,
heavy cartridge belt. a machete, and
a pack load of miscellaneous baggage.
Sometimes a guerrilla band will en-
list all the members of a family, from
the youngest boy of 10 to the grand
father of 20. And they will march and
fight side by side-husband and wife,
mother and daughter, father and son,
uncles, aunts, cousins and grand
parents.
During the recent civil war in Co
lombia, when the government was
very hard pressed for troops, it was
a common practice to surround coun-
try churches on Sunday and forcibly
enlist the entire congregation, except
old people and infants unable to
march.
The armies with which President
Castro has made his great fight
against the Matos revolutionists in
Venezuela comprise large proportion
of mere boys, whose ages range as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
TALES TOLD OF WHISTLER.
Recently Deceased Artist Had a
Ready Wit, But Seldom Displayed 1t.

Recently Deceased Artist Had a
Ready Wit, But Seldom Displayed 1t.
The late James Mcneil Whistler,
the world-famed. artist, was more
noted for his sarcasm than for his
wit, although he possessed a goodly
share of the latter. He seldom joked,
however. Once on a time when an
intimate friend of his was to be mar
ried he promised to attend The
bridal party reached the church, but
Whistler was nowhere to be seen. A
telegram was handed to the groom
when about to proceed to the altar
which read
Am detained; don't wait; can't
reach the church in time-get mar
ried. Blessings all the samei"
The caustic little artist used to say
that one of the smartest things he
ever heard was said by friend. How
ard Paul, who was about to caress a
huge dog, the glare of whose eye
suggested ferocity.
Don't be afraid said Whistler en-
couragingly. Look at his tail-how
it ways. When a dog wags his tail
he's in a good humor''
THAT may be-" replied Paul, ''but
observe the wild glitter in his eye. l
don't know which end to believe"
And Jimmy repeated this remark all
over town until it got into the papers.
1t was Whistler who defined wit
"as the power to say what everybody
would like to have said if they had
happened to think of it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

of them, Gen. Louis Otalora, used to
be the village barber at Castro's home
in the Andes. He still ShaveS the
president as an addition to his mill
tary duties.
These family troops are sometimes
guilty of terrible atrocities and the
boys and the women are often worse
than the men. 1t is not unusual for a
lad of IA or 16 to be made an officer
if he has distinguished himself in bat
tie, or happens to be related to the
president One of the most noted
guerrilla generals in Venezuela is I'M
der II and colonies and captains may
be found even younger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Would Also BE at Home.

Two of the most eminent lawyers at
the Philadelphia Bar were the late
BENJAMIN Harris Brewster and his
half brother, Frederick, Carroll Brews-
ter Both had held the Office of at
torney general of the United States.
They had not been on friendly terms
for many years.
1t is said that on one occasion a
mutual friend tried to bring them to-
gether, and finally Fred C. consented
to bury the Ratchet and sent Benja-
min H. a card containing his name,
with the words written underneath,
"At home ON Monday evening, May
l."
By the same messenger Benjamin
III. sent card in return, which read
thus:
benjamin H. Brewster also at
home Monday evening, May l."
This ended negotiations forever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Much Trouble Over Road.

The longest road case on record
came to an end in the superior court
before Judge Wallace at Newport, VT.
recently. Thirty years ago C. M.
Brown presented to the selectmen Of
Newport petition for highway to
his premises from Main street. The
request was denied. Later Mr.. Brown
purchased a piece of land which car
ried a crossing title with it. This
changed the situation, yet the select
men refused to lay out the highway. In
all fourteen petitions have been pre-
scented and acted upon in respect to
this piece of road, only % rods in
length.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

have told the boys dozens of times"
Its something you put in the pow
der, Dad, you can't fool me. For some
of the boys stole rifle from you, you
remember, and the cartridges in it
would shoot twice as far as the ones
they had
Come in and have supper Jim said
Dad, as he arose and proceeded to
make a fire in the little sheet iron
stove. "Tige, take a round" One OF
the great Danes yawned, shook him.
self. and disappeared.
well, 1 don't care if 1 do, Dad,
being as / don't get around this way
often
AS Dad was putting the meafDn the
table, Tige came bounding in through
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Kitten Is a Freak.

Mrs. R. P. Benjamin of Montpelier,
Vt, is the possessor of a freak in the
form of kitten six weeks old. The
kitten is bobtailed, of tiger color, but
of most peculiar shape, half of its
body-the forelegs and head-like a
cat, and the hind legs and hips like
those of rabbit, so it's gait is most
peculiar; while the forefeet are
planted softly, one after another, after
the manner of cats. the hind legs fol-
low in an awkward sort of hop. The
kittens appearance is ludicrous, but
it appears likely to live and grow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Stood gazing at the little stranger

the open door. At the same moment
the screech of an owl was plainly
heard. Dad dropped his pipe and
rushed to the door, revolver in hand
Suddenly, he heard to the right of him.
the repeated cry of the owl. 1t was
an imitation He turned to reach for
his rife. AS he did so, Long Jim
hurled himself upon the man, whose
hospitality he had accepted. like
thunderbolt and struck him twice with
the butt end of a revolver. A blind
rage possessed Dad. He grasped Jim
by the throat and, as he frightened
his hold, he was almost deafened by
a report and simultaneously felt
sharp pain in his arm. The next in
slant Dad hoored his antagonist and
threw his weapon twenty feet away.
He felt hand upon his arm and a
small voice said in his ear NO Mo-
don't Tim, don't. He isn't worth it,
Dad held his antagonist down and
knocked his head on the ground, with
out taking heed to the small sacred
voice by his side. you sneak, vaga-
bond, viper; 1 know you at last. Not
content with wrecking my life, you
must hound me all over. the lace of
the globe, Jim Woodbrook, 1 shall
have to kill you,' he said in a voice
terrible. in its unnatural calmness.
''Woodbrook, I shall have to kill you'
he repeated. His face was white, his
lips set, and the grey eyes seemed to
flash fire.
mo, Tom, please don't" implored
the voice, and the pressure on his
arm increased
Dad turned his head and glanced at
the speaker for an instant, the sight
of whom seemed almost to overcome
him. He trembled in every limb and
shook as if with the palsy. Long Jim
took advantage of the opportunity,
Dad seemed to forget his presence
lie stood gazing at the little stranger
aItired in a buckskin suit, with SOM
brero and high boots, while long hair
waved over the shoulders. Blood was
issuing from the strangers side, and
faint smile lit up the pale counter
ance.
Dad did not realize his peril until
he felt the muzzle of a rifle pressed
against his temple. Before he could
turn he heard the angry growl of
Tige and the thud of body falling
to the ground. When he did turn he
saw Jim lying upon his back, with the
great Dane standing over him
Hattie. for Gods sake, how did
you ever come here, and in that
garb?" he exclaimed turning to the
figure in the buckskin suit
Don't, Jim, don't be harsh I am
dying. The bullet that Jim intended
to end your life has cut the brittle
thread of mine, and 1 am not sorry.
Tom, if you will only forgive me. l
know I do not deserve your forgive
ness, but it will make death easier
Will you forgive me. Tom?"
Yes, Hattie. How did you come
here?''
1T is a long story. part of which
you know too well. After you dis
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
sandarass Again in Vogue.

The sandglass is again to be found
as picturesque table equipment, and
the old world timekeepers look quite
at home with the antique furnishings
now in vogue. Three-minute sand
glasses accompany the bronze egg
boilers now SO popular for breakfast
table USE These glasses are employed
by many housewives at table when
the cooking of dainty viands runs the
risk of being spoiled by a fraction of
a second under or over doing" They
are also deliberately mounted and
adorn desks and even cabinets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
They Don't Speak Now.

"I see you have a new bonnet" said
the president of the Ladies' Literary
club to the secretary of the same.
Yes" cooed the secretary, don't
you think it a poem?"
"Humph." shifted the president. III
am to judge by the materials used,
and the general style of the plot, l
should say it was a historical novel"
And then they glared and glared and
slared.-C1eveland Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Poster of 1855.

Calvin d. Paige, president of the
Worcester south agricultural society,
hus put on exhibition a poster which
advertised the first Sturbridge, Mass,
fair, Oct. 8, 1855. The old relic was
presented to Mr.. Paige by Henry Car
ter of Millbury, executor of the Gleas-
on estate of Warren, which is in pos
session of a large number of curios in
the line of advertising matter pertain
ing to the early exhibitions of the wor-
cester south society.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Summer Sunset.

Summer Sunset.
spaces there of silver, spaces OF
bery1 green,
Fading blue and deepening rose the lin
den boughs between,
Jubilant thrushes calling while twilight
wells falling
Across the western roses their fervent
fires to screen.
A whitethroat sings his vespers, while
far-on pigeons drawl
Moths quit the shadowy shelter of ivy
on wall;
The spider stops her spinning, for her
leisure times beginning.
And filmed across with dewdrops are the
hangings of her hall.
Gray clouds invade the silver the green
they overrUn:
There is no stain of scarlet where lately
died the sun
Times finger that was lifted falls: and
point has shifted
Upon the dial of the earth. Another day
is done.
Nora Chesson. in Westminster Gazette.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Socks Shelter in Poorbouse.

John Crump, a mulatto and reported
son of a prominent southerner. has
been obliged to seek a home in the
Denver poorhouse at the age of 1O2
years He served under Farragut and
was severely wounded in the battle
in Mobile bay
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
Winters Kitten stiu

1t seems as though Whittier died a
good many years ago. Yet his favor
lite kitten is still. IL years after his
death, a lively though somewhat Sc
date and amiable yellow cat about the
Whittier homestead at Amesbury.
Mass. Some of the rooms are now
Just as they were during the Sc years
of Whittier's occupation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10
British India Tea Industry.

in the tea industry throughout British
India was, in 1902, zoe, $50 permanent
", and 90, $40 temporarily. 1t is said
that capital of more than 5000 .000.-
600 is invested in the Iadian tea In
dustry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

low as and 9, and every company of
his soldiers has from a dozen to TWEEN
ty women attached to it They are
generally Indians or mulattos and
they march with the baggage train,
armed to the teeth. when the troops
are campaigning.
When / was in Caracas last Janu-
airy Castro's army marched home in
triumph after defeating the revolution
lists a few days before Christmas.
There was a blare OF trumpets,
discordant rattle of kettle-drums. an
car-piercing shrek from the flies and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

cave at Bemifal, France. The fire.
quent appearance of triangles on the
animal figures suggests that they may
be brand marks and that the mammoth
was a domestic animal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

ing across the arid Australian
plain.
dertaker this morning and four more
about ready to pass in their checks
Guess we'll wait and bury them all
at the same time. But the rangers
lost few, too. Seems as though they
wanted your scalp worse than any
ones. Guess it's because those irons
of yours throw lead about twice as
far as any other guns in the country
Now Dad. you know l am a friend Of
yours, although you don't patronize
my tent or approve of my business.
But on the square. / would like to
know why your irons shoot so far?"
Dad smiled abse1tly as he answered.
Tf'R the way / handle them. as I
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

If you put a letter on the kanga,
roofs tail his tongue points to the
weight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-10-10

This outline of a mammoth and q
dozen other animal figures is etched
on the walls of recently discovered
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-06
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-06
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS

The Wednesday evening service at
the Baptist church last evening
was in charge OF the G. E. society.
Miss Eva May Tucker gave a very In.
~teresting talk on the topic Of the
evening, city Missions" After the
mission meeting the regular business
meeting was held and the young peo-
nile decided to hold services at the
convict camp In the Hot Springs AN
yon every Sunday afternoon to which
they heartily invite the Presbyterian
c. g., and the Epworth League and
any others who may wish to join In
aud help make these services what
they should be. Rev. Frank 6.
Ward will lead the services.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-06

Messrs. Lee Hall and Q. Hunter are
the to Mrs. Coin at the
Model restaurant. Both gentlemen
are experienced In their line. Mr..
Hall has been for some time past the
capable cook ut the Bismark. Mr..
Hunter is one Of tho most skilful
butchers In the city. What with the
personal supervision Of the expert.
enced owners and a disposition to give
the public the very best Of every
thing. the new frm is bound to be
successful. The owners expect to In
stall a lunch counter and to keep their
place open day and night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-06

A gentleman from Belen who
passed through the city today gave 1t
as the general belief Of the people
down that way. that all work on the
Santa Fe cutoff would be stopped
this week. It is, however, taken for
granted, whether a combine has been
made with the Rock Island or not
that q connecting link will eventually
be built.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-06

The window space OF the Center
Block drug storo il attracting more
than the ordinary amount Of atten-
tion just now. A mother Belgian hare
and eight little mes seem very much
1t home in q commodious box. They
aren't . bit nonplussed by the bat
teries Of eyes that make a target Of
them.