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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
A Kiss by Proxy

Jerry HapgoOd is a mean old thlnS
not to let me go riding. Auntie said
/ could, but Jerry helped her to get
into the mobile, and said, Some other
day, grille, you can go; the mobile
is too small to-day!' Such story!
It's just like it always is. Auntie Nell
only laughed, and got all pink o,
deari 1 wish they'd get runned away
with, doi''
And tear followed tear down Detta's
chubby cheeks.
Meanwhile Jerry and Nell were spin
ming along the beautiful Maine coast.
Their journey was ended at the IA
nous lighthouse, where the keepers
wife provided a delicious lunch and
plunged Nell into an enjoyable con-
fusion by asking, ''Will your husband
like any more milk, marm?"
Afterward they wandered over the
rocks, picking the few wild flowers
that grew in the crevices, and threw
rocks into the whistling well, while
watching the waves go by, as well as
doing other delightful things that
happy couples are wont to do.
AS they started for home, Nell
flashed a mischievous look at the
young man.
Weren't you mean not to let Delta
come with us?''
Il Il suppose so,'' said Jerry, 'tbut if
= you knew how I've tried to get you
to myself for a moment, to tell you
something I've wanted to for a long
time-can't you guess why 1 left her
behind?"
You have known me exactly five
weeks put in Nell, saucily.
Don't joke, Nell. Can't you see 1
am in dead earnest and T.
There was a loud crack, Whit of
steam and the auto came to an abrupt
standstill.
What under the canopy is the mat
ter with the thing?" was Jerry's query,
as he wildly pulled at the lever, which
refused to bulge
Then suddenly the machine gave a
jerk and a twist of it's own volition.
Hang oni" roared Jerry, as it
started forward at full speed. Don't
jump unless l tell you
Nell bravely set her teeth, resolved
not to scream, though wild with fear.
All the tales of autos running wild fed
through her mind as the speed in
creased.
I'VE are in for it, Nell, unless 1 can
steer it straight. To think I've brought
you into this" groaned Jerry.
Jerry Look-the bridget" and Nell
clutched his arm tightly at sight of a
primitive-looking structure with a
single rail on either side. I'D just
AS soon-blow-up, Jerry-but
don't want to-drown.'
The next minute they tore across
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
Mission of the Anoora.

Far be it from the minds of any
goat breeder that the Angora has
come to take the place of cattle and
sheep His mission in thickIy settled
regions is to keep the farm in proper
condition for other live stock. and in
the millions of acres of brush-ridden
territory he will act as the forerunner
of other branches of the live stock in
dustry- He is not a creation OF the
within of speculation, brought from dis
tant Turkey to induce the American
public to part with its hard-earned
lucre, but he is a money maker. and
when the American live stock breeder
prepares proper place for the right
kind of Angoras he need feel no hesi-
fancy in stocking with these silver
heeced brush destroyers; they are an
American institution and they have
come to stay.-W. c. Bailey.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
The Name wyandotte.

A government bulletin says: The
name Wyandotte was proposed by Mr.
Houdlette, at Worcester, Mass, in
1888, and accepted as the future name
for the fowl. A general dissatisfac-
ton was SHOWN all over the country at
this choice as name, but those who
made the decision should be praised
now for their fortunate selection
Time has proven it most appropriate
name, and no one could wish to have
it changed. Since the one original
Wyandotte was named the multiplica-
ton of varieties has made distin-
gushing titles necessary. We now
have, as listed in the Standard, the
Silver-Laced, Golden-Laced, White,
Buff, Black and Golden-Penciled or
Partridge varieties. In addition to
these we have the following new ones
claiming admission: The Silver-Pen-
ciled, the BuhLaced and the Colum-
Fan. In England they have, besides
these, Wyandotte called the Cuckoo
Wyandotte-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
A ROYAL Heart.

Ragged, uncomely and old and gray
A woman walked in Northern town,
And through the crowd as she wound her
way
One saw her loiter and then stoop
down,
Putting something away in her old
torn gown
You are hiding a jewel" the watcher
said
(Ah, that was her heart-had the truth
been ready
What have you stolen2'' he asked again
Then the dim eyes filled with a sudden
pain,
And under the hickering light of the gas
She showed him her cleaning. Its
broken glass;
She said. i hae lifted it up frae the
street,
To be oot O. the road O. the bairnies'
feetr'
Under the f1uttering rags astir
That was a royal heart that beatf
Would that the world had more like her,
Smoothing the road for its bairnies
feet,
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away, an it did, but didn't mean it,
really. Auntie Nell,' and Delta snug
gled her little face close to the white
one on the pillow, Jerry got hurted,
but not SO bad as you. He only
breaked his leg, an it's in a white
stone thing"
There, there, you must not talk any
| more" said the nurse; "let auntie go
| to sleep, again.
Nell looked up in surprise.
"A nurse? Have 1 been i'll? Jerry
is Jerry hurt"
The auto ran away; don't you re-
member" asked the nurse gently
Mr. HapgoOd only fractured his leg
and you are both getting along nicely
now
20, that dreadful ride. l remember
answered Nell, with shudder
Where am 1, and where is Jerry?'
with a slight tinge of color in the
pale face.
''They brought you both into this
old farmhouse. and Mr.. Hapgood is
just at the end of the hall"
The days passed slowly to Jerry, in
spite of the fact that he was under
the same roof as his divinity. He was
weighted down with the thought that
he had almost killed the girl that he
loved
"She will never care for me now,"
he said to himself twenty times a
day.
A severe strain of the ligaments in
conjunction with the broken limb and
his mental worry. caused a high fever
and intense nervousness. Nell over
heard their respective nurses discuss
ing the case one day.
Il don't like the way my patients
ankle is coming on. Doctor seems to
think it will come out all right, but
don't know. I've seen some pretty
bad cases. but nothing like this. It's
as black as ever, and it's time that
the swelling went down."
Then Nell heard whispers of gan
grene," similar case,'' and "he
doesn't take enough nourishment,
either. I believe he is fretting about
her"
The blood throbbed in Nells tenn
pies. Was it possible that Jerry was
in danger? Nurse had said he was
fretting about her; suppose she were
to send him a comforting message?
The color famed over throat and
brow at the thought She knew he
loved her. Would it be unmaidenly to
let him know that she. too. cared?
She thought a moment, then her
eyes danced mischievously.
"Dettai Come heret" she called to
the child. who was playing with her
doll on the floor. do you want to
have a secret with Auntie Nen?'
The never-ten kind?" said the
child, crossing two little fingers under
her chin
Yes, dear"
Delta listened intently as Nell whis-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
Feeding Grain to Milch Cows or
Pastures

From the Farmers Review: NV ex-
perience is limited in the line referred
to and l am governed by cfrcum-
stances, If pastures contain a large
per cent of protein, as alfalfa and
some of the clovers, and are sufficient
ly luxuriant that COW will fill up
in an hour, 1 do not believe a grain
ration is best With grasses low in
protein, or where it requires constant
grazing to satisfy, it would justify to
supplement with grain containing
good per cent of protein provided
wheat bran could be bought at s12
per ton and butter fat was worth IT
cents. The above basis will do to
figure upon, If you figure for immedi-
ate profit; if you consider the future
welfare of the COW go slow with con-
centrated feeds containing a large
per cent of protein. The last observa-
ton opens up another question not
well understood nor appreciated and
could not be properly discussed here.
A A. Adams. Shawnee county. Kan
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
The Cow Not a Waste Basket.

A COW is not a waste basket as
some manufacturers seem to think.
Farmers, as a rule, are easy money
for such men, believing all the claims
they make for their by-products. These
goods are not what they are cracked
up to be. Stick to your own produce
for the most part for cow feed.
Ground oats, believe to be the best
single feed, if you have peameal. corn
meal or anything else to mix with
the oats, SO much the better. 1 have
fol boiled rye and got the same re-
suXs as 1 did from ground oats and
peas, in spite of the fact that I have
never heard of rye, in any form, being
a good feed. Wheat bran, although
comparatively high in price, is greatly
over estimated. We have been uR-
able for some years to get satisfactory
BRAN The manufacturers of this one
time staple COW feed, are getting alto
gether too greedy and I think dairy
men would do well to pass it up en-
tirely until the price comes down with
in reason 1t is not the scarcity of this
article that keeps the price above
it's real value but simply manipula-
ton of the market-D. W. Howie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
pered in her ear. Thea she ran swift

ly down the hall to Jerry's room.
She peeked cautiously in at the
door. The nurse was out Delta
climbed gently onto the bed and close
to Jerry's ear before she faid:
"Auntie Nell said I was to call you
uncle Jerry, and she sends you this -
s"This,'' was a moist little kiss.
Whether a kiss imprinted on ones
cheeks by proxy will cure broken
limb l am not prepared to say; but
certain it is that Jerry's swollen ankle
began to mend from that hour, and
Delta told Aunt Nell that his nurse
declared there was a "wadical change
for the better-''-Orro Gushing Nelson
in Boston Globe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
POULTRY
A Business for Small Capital.

- 60Sfne8S Tor SmaH Odpttdt.
The first important factor in favor
of poultry raising is the fact that
little capital is required to start the
started on 25 cents. girl or boy
may thus easily become an investing
capitalist. At first the chief invest
ment required is painstaking labor.
The next is intelligent thought The
returns seem large for the small
amount at first invested, but that is
not SO. The returns are rather to be
considered the returns for labor and
thought expended. As the investment
increases the returns will be more and
more due to Increasing capital and
not SO much as at first to the personal
labor and thought. The boys and
girls on the farm have the inside
track. in this matter. They can start
a flock with very little outlay, and
they can carry it on and increase the
outlay from year to year. as the re-
turns may justify increased invest
ment. The farmer should give his
boys and girls a chance to try their
hand at real business-if there are
more than one flock on the farm, SO
much the better, as it is frequently
better to have a number of docks
than one large one. The poultry busi-
ness is in great contrast to most other
enterprises in that it does not re-
quire elaborate preparations for
start. The smal1ness of the invest
ment required for a start in poultry
raising should forever prevent the
business drifting into the hands of
great combinations. 1t makes it pos
sible to utilize a good deal of idle
labor. More than that, it is both
mental and manual training for the
young people on the farm. The fact
that poultry raising requires small in
vestment of capital places within
reach of the young people of the farm
many things that would otherwise not
be obtainable. 1t may be desired to
obtain more education than can be
given by the district school The
cases are not few where the we'll
handled flock of poultry has been the
basis of a college education. We
woald suggest to young, ambitious
people on the farms that they look
around them and see what can be
done in this matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30
Correction.

"But you must admit" said the
masculine end of the controversy.
that woman is the weaker vessel
.-ITl admit nothing OF the sort" re-
joined the contrary female The
mere fact that she seldom has to be
bailed out is proof to the contrary"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

Leghorns are natives of Italy, and
consequently arrive at the greatest
perfection in southern climate They
stand the northern winters well. but
frequently suffer from the freezing of
toes and combs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

The formation of a large tree from
a minute seed is one of the most in
teresting and wonderful occurrences
in nature 1t is important that the
fruit culturist should so understand
the process as to know what will has
ten it on one hand or retard it on the
other.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

If it cost money to be philosopher.
the possessors of philosophy would
have to adop. rules. and establish =
waiting list--Chicago Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

There was a crash, and next instant
two figures were flying through the
air.
the rickety bridge in safety, only to
see loom before them an ominous
curve, with stone wall guarding
small farm. There was a crash, and
next instant two figures were flying
through the air
A week later Nell awoke at the far
away sound of a little voice. "Auntie.
ny own auntie, won't speak to gae
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-30

tall" it said, and then there was the
sound of bitter sobs.
Slowly Nell opened her eyes.
Whats the matter Ducky?" she
asked family.
"O!" with a soft sQueal of delight,
you isn't dead, and / amt a MUIR
derous- Jane said 1 was a murderous;
cause 1 wished the mobile would run
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
men WERE
UNFIT FOR
SERVICE
They Were Passed by Civilian
Surgeons and Rejected by
Surgeon at tho Navy Yard.

York. Aug -ls---AS- the result Of an
accidental discovery at the n. Y. navy
yard it is probable that a special med
ical board will be appointed by the de-
partment in Washington 10 investigate
the work that is being done by civilian
surgeons in examining applicants for
places in the service and that the prac-
tice OF employing such surgeons may be
abandoned.
Two men had been examined for the
marine corps and passed by surgeon I'm
a city I'm Michigan after reporting TO the
New York navy yard were put in the
hands OF a marine. who was instructed 10
keep them AT the equipment bureau for
uniforms and other parts OF their outfit.
BY mistake the recruits were taken be-
fore a surgeon. who. after short exam
ination. rejected them as being totally
unfit for duty.
Medical Director Price has recommend
cd that n special board be formed 10 in
vestigate the entire system OF examina-
ton by Civilian doctors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
VETERANS GATHERING.
Over 2O00 Have Already Arrived for the
National Ercarpmsrt al San Francisco.

San Francisco Aug. 15-More than %,
members OF the q. r. A.. and It's allied
associations have already arrived here Ia
swell the Vanguard OF the host which
will attend the 37th annual encampment
OF the national organization. Among the
latest arrivals are delegations from
South Dakota and New Hampshire. each
about 100 strong. and the Illinois party
from headquarters. numbering about 22o.
The last named delegation included
Among Ifs numbers General John g
Black. who ls a prominent candidate FOR
commander-in-chief for next year, with
q strong possibility that he will be elected
and Adiutant General Partridge. Of the
Illinois department. q. A r.
The pouring into the city from all
quarters and one Of the principal features
of the coming week will be the great
cancellations Of all organizations OF the
late war.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
R0UkAAIA'S KING
Favors . European Economic Coalition
Against the United States.

Vienna. Aug. i5-The king OF Rou-
mania has Joined those who are agitatlng
In favor OF an economic coalition OF Eu-
ropean countries against the United
States.
In an Interview with a reporter of the
Nfeu Freie Presse King Charles who is
at Gaslein, the Austrian Spa. pointed out
that the economic situation in Europe
was seriously affected by the American
exports of cereals and other goods while
the American markets were closed to
European producers. He expressed the
opinion that Europe was able to produce
enough grain TO he independent OF the
United States, and that the suggestion OF
the coalition was not an impossible plan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
FINE RAGING WEATHER.
Big Ttrong Gathering at Lake Qulnslga-
mond for Tuday's Events.

Worcester, Aug. 15.-More ideal condi-
tions for rowing could scarcely be imag-
ined than those which prevail today a
few hours before the time set for the
first event in the second regatta OF the
National Oarsmen. The air was warm.
without being muggy and the sky was
without "a cloud.
Lake Quinsigamond was like a piece of
Furnished silver, save where some early
oarsmen slashed its glossy surface with
his needle shell, or some bulky steam
launch churned up the waters for few
hundred yards as it numbered down the
lake.
Nearly all the aspirants for champion
ship honors in the afternoon were out for
little muscle stretching practice in the
morning and just before the noon hour, a
score OF narrow single, pairs, fours and
eights were engaged in making short
brisk dashes over various portions of the
long inland sea- On shore the enthu-
siastic followers OF the sport thronged
the different boat houses and earnestly
discussed the afternoon events, especial
ly the great championship single sculls.
Not few bets were laid on the two
favorites, Frank B. Greer OF the East
Boston A. A. b. c., OF Boston, and c. s.
Titus of the Atlanta B. c., OF New York
the present holder of the title. Even
money prevailed nearly all the morning g
on both these men. Not a few favored
F. Wesley, of the first Bohemian club OF
New York. in view Of bis excellent show
ing In yesterdays association single. But
the general topic was Greer and Titus.
The interest in the senior eights was
also as great as in the championship
the Canadians appearing very confident
in the ability OF the Winnipeg crew
Notwithstanding the splendid victory of
the Jefrries Point eight yesterday. And
this confidence seemed 10 be contagious
for during the forenoon the odds In
the betting strengthened In favor OF the
Manitoba Indians. Some hours before
the time set for the first event, D. m,
there was nearly 5000 on the lakeside.
There was every indication that 5000
would view the sport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
TRYING
TO LYNCH
MURDERERS
Mob Attempts TO Take Ksffsr
and DOIIard From the jail at
Lander, Wyoming,

Cheyenne, Wyo., Aug. l5--Advices
from Lander early today indicate the
probable lynching OF James Keffer and
James DoIlard. A large crowd of excited
men gathered about the Lander jail at
1850 last night and for a time IL looked
as though the building would be storned
at once.
The mob was armed with rifles and
revolvers and two or three men carried
ropes.
After a brief consultation among the
leaders, however the crowd apparently
dispersed. An attack is expected any
moment. however Dollard killed two
men Wednesday night, and James Keffer
was convicted of numbering William
Marin, a stage tender on the Lander
Rawlins line two years ago. and was
sentenced 10 be hanged. but was granted
a stay OF execution pending an appeal to
the supreme court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
1869
SAW THE
FIGHT
Gate Receipts at tho JsffrI0s.
Corbett Battle al San Fran.
cisco Amounted to S62,340

San Francisco. Aug. l5.-According 70
the official count. 1860 people viewed the
contest between Corbett and Jeffries. The
gross receipts amounted TO So, $50. OF
this sum the fighters received 20 per cent
of A3,e2S. which was divided, 20 per cent
TO the winner and IS per cent TO the loser
There was practically very little money
bet on the fight at local pool rooms The
heaviest money wagered was by frends
OF Jeffries, who came up from southern
California 20 see the champion win.
Nearly all the money went at odds or
20 / I'm Jeffries favor. The reason
given for go little betting is generally
conceded 10 be that the betting public had
very little confidence in CoTbett
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-15
BRUTALLY
BEATEN AND.
ROBBED
SaeIey Attacked In His Office
In Full VIswOf Passing Throng
by Two Desperate Crooks.

New York. Aug. 15.-Sitting in his office
IN No. IS East Twenty-third street. in
plain view OF any person in the passing
throngs, l.. Seeley, a manufactures. has
been beaten into Inconsistencies and
robbed by two men.
The office boy attempted 70 rescue his
employer. and he. too. was knocked sense
less.
Then the men ran across the street
to Madison Square park and were lost to
the view OF pursuers.
The robbers took from Seeley's pocket
$50 and gold watch and chain and hur-
ried from the room. Late last night the
police had not found Seeleys assailants,
although they said they knew who the
pair were
seeley. who is e5 years old. is In a dan
gerous condition.