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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
CHOOSING NAME FOR BABY.
Strange Customs in Vogue in Differ
ent Countries.

emit countries.
In some foreign lands the baby's
name is chosen in strange ways. The
poor little Chinese girls are thought
of so little importance that they rare
ly get a name at all as infants, but
are called No. 1, 2, 8 or whatever their
place in the list of daughters may be.
Chinese boys are given a name by
which they are called till they attain
the age of 20; then their father gives
them a new name.
Japanese girls have pretty names,
usually those of some flower, Mi
mosa," "Chrysanthemum," Cherry
Blossom" and in some parts of the
country the little Japs do not receive
a name till they are years old. when
their father chooses one for them.
Hindoo babies are named when they
are about II days old, and it is usual
ly the mother who chooses the name.
They, too, are fond of pretty flower
names for their little girls.
The Egyptians have an odd way of
choosing a baby's name. They light
three candles, giving a name to each,
but always call one after some deified
or exalted person. The baby is called
by the name borne by the candle
which burns the longest.
Mohammedans sometimes write
suitable names on separate slips of
pages of the Koran.
The first slip drawn out gives the
name to the baby.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
HOTTEST PLACE ON EARTH.
The Avail Islands Enjoy This Distinc
ton,

ton.
Between India and Africa lies the
hottest place on earth, says Golden
Penny. The Avail islands cover a fair
ly extensive area of the Persian gulf,
lying off the southwest coast of Per-
STA, and it is the largest of them which
enjoys the doubtful distinction of lead
ing all perspiring competitors in the
matter of heat The mean tempera-
ture of Bahrein for the entire year is
80 degrees. July, August and Septem-
Der are uncomfortable save for the ma
tives. Night after night, as midnight
comes, the thermometer shows 100. By
in the morning it is 107 or 1OS de-
grees, and by in the afternoon 40.
1t is stated by veracious travellers that
$4,000 Arabs inhabit the Avail group,
fully 25 900 living on Bahrein, in which
connection Sir Henry Layard adds: ct
would seem that a man can accustom
himself to anything" The following
are the temperatures at some of the
hottest places in different countries:
Hyderabad los degrees; Lahore, 1O7
degrees; Ell Paso, 113 degrees; Mosul,
lit degrees; Agra, lit degrees; Death
Valley, 122 degrees; Algeria, 127 de-
grees; Fort Yuma, 12S degrees; Jacob
obad, 122 degrees; Bahrein, 14O de-
grees.
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ter, and 1t is with that question we
must deal tonight Turning to her
husband, she said: Mr.. Lincoln, the
decision as to what my future shsI be,
rests entirely with you If you so de-
sire, l shall take my baby and go
where you will never hear of me
again, or Miss Gregory will resign Ter
position at once, and seek employ
ment elsewhere. Choose between u.s."
81 have no other wish, Ethel. than
that my wife and baby remain with
me-"
Miss Gregory said sullenly. 81 pre-
sumo my resignation is in order. and
will tender it at once"
Mrs. Lincoln arose. LAS you win.
no doubt, be busy preparing for your
departure, Miss Gregory" she said.
I'VE will bid you good night"
Not until the door had closed behind
the stenographer, did the realization
come to Ethel, that in winning she
had lost; that duty and inclination
were at variance, and her idol had
turned to clay.
Again she sought the shrine whence
came her strength. For baby's sake.
for baby's sake" she repeated again
and again to herself. and with the
form of the little sleeper clasped
tightly in her arms, she returned to
her husbands presence.
Humbly he knelt and begged her
forgiveness, and one more chance to
win back her love and confidence.
Somehow both wife and baby found
their way into his outstretched arms,
and the baby's soft cooling made sweet
accompaniment to the vows of two
hearts reunited.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
HAD FUN WITH GOODWIN.
Actor Is Still Wondering Which Of
His MANY Friends to Blame.

Nat Goodwin, the actor, owns a fine
residence on Riverside drive, New
York. 1t is one of the most attrac-
tive places in the vicinity and Mr..
Goodwin has spent a good deal of
money on it. One evening recently he
was called to the telephone and the
first thing: he heard over the wire
was: Mr.. Goodwin, will you take
100000 for that place of yours on
Riverside driver" This was a good
deal more than the actor thinks the
property is worth, but he answered
with just the right amount of hesita-
ton: Eyes, I will ANY mortgage
or incumbrance on the property? ?"
Certainly not. Who are your" And
you'll take 100000 for it?" said the
man at the other end, ignoring Mats
question. Yes, I'll sell it for that
amount 81 thought you would.
Good-by," was the laughing retort. and
now Goodwin is trying to find out who
was having fun with him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
A Little Pink Shoe.

Only a little pink baby SHOE
That is stained and wrinkled and torn,
With tiny hole where the little pink
Peeped out in the days that are gone.
The little pink toe was the big little
pig
That to market often would go,
AS L kissed the little pink toe
"Piggie some more" her red lips would
lisp.
And the story and kiss were given
Again and again. happy were
In motherhood's foretaste of heaven
But there came a night. with desolate
blight,
When death bore my idol away,
And no little toe ever peeps from the
shoe.
To be kissed in the same old way.
But my tears have deluged the little
pink shoe.
And stained it a deeper stain:
And long for the touch that would still
me in death
If it gave me my darling again
So when I am dead lay the little pink
shoe
Near my heart that is silent and cold.
And perhaps up above. in the sunlight
OF love.
I shall kiss the pink toe as OF old
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

At heart, Charlie Lincoln was not a
bad man, only weak one. When he
married Ethel Jamison. he fully in
tended to be true to her. For two
short years all went WELL and to him
his beautiful home was the most at
tractive spot on earth.
One evil day the bright eyes of Sy-
bill Gregory attracted him, and on
many succeeding days he found leis-
ure time to tarry by her desk convers-
ing on matters other than relating to
the business of Lincoln & Son. AS is
usual in such cases, the infatuation
of the junior member of the firm for
the pretty stenographer was the Cos
sip of the town long before it reached
the ears of Mrs. Lincoln.
When the first rumor rejecting on
her husbands honor reached Mrs.
Lincoln, she Indignantly silenced her
informant, but succeeding rumors be-
came too persistent to be lightly ig-
nored, and combined with noticeable
change in Charlie, the conviction that
his heart was no longer wholly hers
was forced upon her.
She resolved to give him a chance
to vindicate himself, so one evening
she asked MIN suddenly: Charlie,
has your love been stolen from me?"
why, Ethel, who put such a silly
notion into your head?" he said, flush
ing.
81 hope and pray it is only silly
notion, but SO many hints and stories
of your attentions to Miss Gregory
have come to me, 1 think it only fair
to tell you, that you may deny Them
An idle gossip, Ethel, started I'M
doubted1y, by some designing person.
who seeks to tarnish Miss Gregory's
name; pay no attention to it,
Another thing, Charlie; you do not
seem to care to spend your evenings
with me, as you used to; 1 cannot help
seeing that. In a whole month you
have not been home more than three
evenings"
20. nonsense" he replied irritably
"a fellow cannot keep up honeymoon
manners all his life. The boys expect
me at the club occasionally; besides
there are lodge meetings, and some
times business meetings in the office
which require my attendance. l real
ly looked for better sense from you,
Ethel"
With this. the subject was dropped,
leaving Ethel far from satisfied. Still.
in her secret soul, she cherished hope
that the advent of a little stranger
would be the means of bringing back
the wandering heart to it's own.
When his tiny son was placed in
his arms, Charlie Lincoln felt an
earnest desire to be better man. He
had the grace to feel some remorse
for his past behavior, and formed
many good resolutions for the future
He would atone to Ethel for his neg
lect. by being even more kind and con-
siderate than when they were first
married.
Short lived were his good purposes,
but few weeks had passed before he
gradually drifted back to his old hab-
it's Not only his evenings were spent
away from home, but now he was too
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Had to Use Some Language.

The original report on the postal
Investigation was of enormous vol
ume-severa1 hundred thousand
words. Mr.. Bristow made a 10000
word abstract, later cutting it down
to 10000 after several trials. The
president wanted this cut in half, but
Bristow protested that it could not
be done. why not?" asked the presi-
dent. "You were an editor out in Kan
sas before you became fourth assist
ant. postmaster general, we're you
not?'' YES" said Mr.. Bristow, but
even a Kansas editor has to have
some language with which to express
his thoughts Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

her parents home, without a word of
explanation to her husband.
After many weeks of careful con-
sideration, she made sudden resolve
She would stake all on one move and
either win back the devotion which
was rightfully hers, or forever aban-
don all claim to it. Her baby was her
only confidant, and into his little ear
she poured her plans.
Baby, we have great battle to
fight tonight she said, as she busted
herself arraying her treasure in his
daintiest robes, "and we must look
our best
Baby being dressed, she proceeded
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
WOULD HONOR NOBLE WOMAN.
Alabama Remembers Mrs. Hopkins
Devotion to the South.

OcVOIiOn 10 InC SOuhtts
A bill has been introduced in the
Alabama legislature to place the por-
trait of Mrs. Juliet Opie Hopkins. the
so-called Florence Nightingale of the
South, in the Alabama portrait gal
lery. At the beginning of the civil
war Mrs. Hopkins disposed of her val
liable estates and gave the proceeds,
amounting to some 100000, to the
confederate government to be used in
establishing hospitals. When the hos
pital corps was organized at Ricn-
mond Mrs. Hopkins was appointed
chief matron. She was also closely
associated with the hospital work Of
Lees army. Mrs. Hopkins became
destitute after the war, but refused
a purse collected for her from the inn
poverished confederate soldiers. When
Mrs. Hopkins returned again to her
southern home she was given ire
mendous ovation. When she died in
Washington she was inferred at Ar
nngton with military honors.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Favors American Costumes.

Nine. Takahira, wife of the Japan
csc minister to the. United States,
prefers American costumes to those
of her sisters in the East. Madam is
the only oriental woman presiding
over q legation at Washin gton. She
is a dainty little lady, with the ex-
quisitely delicate molding of the jap
anese. She is scarcely feet high.
but graceful in her carriage and
movements. She has learned to
speak English fiuently since her ar
rival in this country three years ago.
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to make her own toilet. She selected
a gown that her husband always adj
mired, and in which she appeared to
charming advantage. Her hair was
dressed with the utmost care, and
when she surveyed herself in the mir
ror, even her own critical eye was
pleased with the reflection. The ex-
element had lent glow to her eyes,
which they had lacked for months.
81 think we will do she said, as
Mr.. Lincolnt step sounded on the
porch.
Dinner passed as usual, with almost
no conversation. Charlie could not
help noticing some indeina5le change
in EthePs demeanor
He wondered also, why she had
troubled to dress so handsomely, but
their relations were so strained he
ventured no comment. When they re-
paired to the sitting room she sur
prised him by asking if he was going
out.
"Why-no, 1 guess not he STAN
mered.
Gould you reach Miss Gregory by
telephone?" she asked
Il don't knOw-that isl think So"
81 wish you would request her to
come up here this evening"
''Why-what is the reason?" he
asked. hesitatingly.
81 wish it, that is ALL
Without more questioning he COM
piled with her request.
Lying in his mothers lap the baby
had fallen asleep, and Ethel relieved
an awkward situation by carrying him
into the library adjoining, and laying
him on the couch. When she returned,
her husband was intently reading the
evening paper. Ethel picked up a
book and in silence both read until
the doorbell rang.
81 will open the door; come into the
parlor, Charlie she said, and he
obeyed, mechanically, wondering what
was to happen.
Good evening, Miss Gregory" she
said. quietly showing her guest into
the parlor.
AS the two women entered, Charlie
was deeply impressed by his wife's
beauty, and made mental note of the
strong contrast between them. Surely
that radiant creature was not the ST.
lent. pale, sad-eyed woman who had
sat at che opposite end of his table
for months past
Sybfl Gregory was of that blonde
style of beauty which invariably suf-
fers by comparison with such dark
eyed, regal beauty as Mrs. Lincoln's
Miss Gregory. 1 requested you to
meet Mr.. Lincoln and myself here
this evening, to discuss a matter
which concerns all three. It is un-
necessary to more than aIlude to the
rumors which. for a long time, have
coupled your name with that of my
husband. in manner most painful to
me- l have resolved to end the mat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
! ACCUSED OF ACCEPTING BRIDE
United States Senator Dietrich of Ne
braska Under Indictment.


braska Under Indictment.
The federal grand jury at Omaha,
Neb., returned an indictment against
United States Senator Dietrich for &C
cepting a $1,000 bride from Jacob
Fisher in consideration of securing for
the latter the Office of postmaster at
Hastings, Neb. Fisher also was in
dicted.
This indictment is said to be the
first ever returned against a United
States senator on charges of this ma
ture. and caused intense excitement in
government official circles in Omaha
and in adjoining towns when it be-
came public. The penalty, in case of
conviction, is Imprisonment of not
more than two years and fine of not
more than $4,000. Senator Dietrich
asserts his innocence, and claims the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

indictment is the result of machine
lions of political enemies.
Senator Dietrich was elected by the
legislature of 10000 to succeed Sena-
tor Allen, who was appointed by Gov.
POINTER to fill the unexpired term of
the late Senator Hayward, who died
before taking his seat. His term ex-
pires March 8, 1905.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
MURDERED BY INSANE NEGRO

Sad Fate of Andrew n. Green, Long
Prominent in New York.
Andrew H. Green, the father OF
Greater New York" and one of the
most remarkable men of the city, was
murdered in front of his home at
New York Nov. 13 by Cornelius M.
williams, an insane negro. The as
sassin fired five shots at his victim,
and four of them took effect. Mr..
Green fell to the ground and died al
most instantly. Williams was ar
rested at once and made no resistance.
His explanations have been SO ramb-
ling and irrational that there is little
doubt of his insanity He said he was
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
For GOOD LUNGS.

A good lung exercise is to hold the
head up, the shoulders back and chest
out; initiate the lungs slowly through
the nose until they are quite full;
hold until you have counted ten with
out opening the lips, then exhale
quickly till the lungs are as empty of
tle bad air as it is possible to get
them. Repeat this exercise until you
can count twenty when the lungs are
full.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
War Correspondent Honored

Sir William Russell, the veteran
war correspondent, was entertained at
dinner recently in the Middle Temple,
London. Sir William saw arduous duty
in this country, the Crfmea, india,
Italy and France. He has been the
recipient of British, German, Austrian,
French. Greek and Turkish decora-
lions. including the Legion of Honor,
when that coveted ribbon was less
easily obtained than in later days He
was admitted to the bar of the Middle
Temple bar in 1852
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Judge Advocates Public Spanking.

Judge Kinkade of Toledo in COM
menting on a divorce case of which
he had heard the details recommend
ed the purchase of a public spanking
machine He said he would have
had 1t used ON the parties in the pres
ence of their little daughter, who had
been obliged to witness the proceed
ings in the case of her parents. Lulu
and Orc Fairchild- He said that
about all that was needed in many
divorce cases was a good spanking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
United states Farms.

The total area used for farming pur-
poses in the United States in 841 ,0O0.-
600 acres. an area larger than England.
Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France. Ger
many, Austria, Spain, japan and the
TransvaaL There are 10,438. 900 per-
sons engaged in the agricultural pur-
suits, while all other industries en-
ploy but 1885, 900. One third of the
people are, therefore, devoted to farm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

the idea of putting to this excellent
use the 100000 given to him for
charitable purposes, attended in per
son to lay the foundation stone. The
design of the buildings, which we
here reproduce, is by Mr.. H. p. Ad-
ams.-Illustrated London News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

A deal of confusion exists as to the
proper way to pronounce the name
Goelet- Even in New York one may
hear "Go-let," "Goo-lay," "0o-lay, /"
~Jo-lay" and other attempts. BY af-
fecting a combination of the two
words "go" and ''let," with the accent
on the latter, the proper pronuncia-
ton may be attained The founder
of the American family was q Hugue-
not refugee, who came to the new
world i'm 1640- He spelled his name
~Goe1ette"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

The Sanatorium, the money for
which has been provided by an an
onymous donor, who is understood to
be Sir Ernest Cassel, is to be built
on a splendid upland in Sussex at a
height of about GOO feet above sea-
level King Edward, who formulated
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

The per capita consumption OF po-
tatoes in the United States is 81
bushels per annum, while in Germany
It is 2sA bushels. An acre In potatoes
in Germany yields 200 bushels and in
the United States ninety-six-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Turquoise In Australian Mines
SEINE splendid specimens of tur-
duofss stones are being found In the
mines on the Upper King river. Vic
t6ria. Australia.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
ManiIa,s Population.

Manila has a total population OF
something like 100000, about 10000
being American and European born.
The American population is estimated
at about 5000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
To Improve italian FarmIn,

o Improve IrdtIdH dFmiHQ.
It is considered that agriculture In
Italy has need to be greatly anchor
ated, and this will be brought about
by radical reforms in the methods OF
cultivation and the augmentation OF
production.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Bees a,eak un Picnic.

The experiment of serving honey at
a Sunday school picnic was tried re-
Gently in Kansas. The bees In the
neighborhood learned of the affair and
the picnic disbanded bit suddenly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
woman's AGE.

woman's reluctance to tell her age
is quite as old as woman. Notice in
the Bible the age of only one woman,
Sarah, is recorded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Where Minority Rules.
The Magyars rule Austria Hungary,
although they number but 5000, 900 or
1000, geo in a total of $4,000, 900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Mighty Hunter Of Porcupines.
One Mortified, Me-. hunter has es-
tablished a record by killing seventy
two porcupines in single week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

People grow old by thinking them
selves old. As surely as they think
this 1t will come true, for thought Il
creative.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
BLOOD WILL TExL.

If il is rich. red. radiant blood and
sent tingling throughout the entire
system, reaching the extremities. it
means to the possessor clear, beau
tiful skin. firm and steady nerves, a
mental bouyancy during Waking
hours and refreshing sleep at night.
1t means responsibilities do not
weigh and troubles do not trouble.
1t means long life, splendid health
and contentmenf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Irish Lunatics.

The number of lunatics under con-
troll in Ireland is $4,000. an increase
Of 1000 in two years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

Reeuperstive Power.
Mans recuperative power after an
injury is in an inverse ratio to his
social Advancement.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05

ewiftness Of TeIeoraphy.
Just three-tenths of second are
required for q signal to pass through
the Atlantic cable. 2.700 miles
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-12-05
Rich Blood
Red Blood
Radiant Blood
1.aAooo WILL rExL,,

No matter whether in the form of
Rheumatism. Catarrh. Kidney Dis
eases. Nervous Prostration, Skin
Diseases. Chlorosis. or Impoverished
Blood. Dyspepsia or Stomach Trou-
bles,
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