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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
The Bridge at Antietan.

Describing a visit recently made to
the battlefield of Antietam, a writer
in the Boston Journal says:
1.-The visitor will find the Burnside
bridge in practically the same condi-
ton as at the time of the battle. Near
the bridge on the eastern side of the
Antietam some of the large willow
trees have rotted away, but the
bridge-a substantial stone structure,
flanked at either end with monuments
commemorating the heroism of those
who fell in that hopeless attempt to
hold the bridge while the bluffs at
the western end were held by the
enemy's batteries, from which an
enfilading fire could be directed
across the ranks of blue-the bridge
was built for time, not for a day, and
it did forty years ago.
1.-The Antietam creek has not
changed in it's course, nor in the vol
ume of water that nows in it's chan
mel Standing on the eastern shore
and looking at the high bluffs nat
uraIly adapted for the location of ar
tiIlery, and gazing at the bridge and
noting that the water in the creek is
shallow, and always SO in September,
one cannot help asking the reason
why the commanding officer of the
Union forces did not attempt to cap
ture the batteries by fording the
sstream instead of attempting the
greater risk of exposing thousands of
brave men to certain death in the at
tempt to capture the batteries by
crossing the stream by the bridge"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
A HERO OF THE sHrPYARDs.

Triumph of Clear Grit, Cool Judgment
and Quick Action.
On Friday last q big boiler, weigh
ing sixty-four tons, was about to be
lowered into the hold of a steamship
at the New York Shipyards. The
hundred-ton crane. SO called because
it will lift a weight of 100 tons as
easily as college girl lifts a wooden
dumbbell, was swinging its great
arms toward the monster boiler,
eighteen feet in circumference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

Those legislators who have recently
proposed laws about kissing and cell
bacy and taxing real or bogus lords
might try their luck at a few stump
tuary laws They would be quite as
welltimed as the others and more
useful and perhaps just as little
needed, especially if they should aim
to restrain the expense of citizens in
apparel" for it is sadly recorded that
never were such laws made but to be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

over century old, and possibly sew
eral centuries old. 1t stands thirty
one feet above the sands of the desert.
1t is more than fifty feet in diameter,
and it's weight is estimated at eight
tons. The Wallopai Indians say they
have been told that the strange growth
was there. as large as it is now, when
their ancestors ranged unhindered
across the deserts from Mexico to the
Columbia river.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
( IiillPfire Hdles
Somebody's Darling.

Somebody's Darling.
Here is an old favorite. which we
republish by request:
In a ward of whftewashed walls.
Where the dead and dying lay,
Wounded by bayonets, shells and balls
Somebody's darling was borne one day
Somebody's darling. young and 80
fair,
Bearing yet on his pale. sweet face,
Soon to be hid by the dust of the grave.
The lingering light Of his boyhoods
Matted and damp are the curls of gold
kissing the snow of that fair young
Pale are the lips of delicate mould,
Somebody's darling is dying now
Back from the beautiful blue-veined
Brush all the wandering waves of
gold,
Cross his hands on his bosom now.
Sc 1ebody's darling is stiff and cold
Kiss him once for somebody's sake.
Murmur a prayer soft and low;
One bright curl from its fair mates take,
They were somebody's pride. you know,
Somebody's hand has rested there,
Was it a mothers. soft and white?
And have the lips of sister fair
Been baptized in their waves of light?
God knows best. He was somebody's
love,
Somebody's heart enshrfned him there:
Somebody waited his name above,
Night and morn the wings of pray
Somebody wept when he marched away.
Looking SO handsome. brave and
grand;
Somebody's kiss on his forehead lay,
Somebody chung to his parting hand
Somebody's waiting and watching for
him,
Yearning to press him again to her
heart,
And there he lies, with his blue eyes
dim.
And the smiling, child-like lips apart
Tenderly bury the fair young dead
Pausing to drop in his grave tear,
Carve on the wooden slab at his head,
Somebody's darling SAUNDERS here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

An EiQht-Ton Pincushion.
The biggest pincushion in the world
II = strange species of cactus growing
down on the hot desert sands of Ari-
IONA between Prescott and Phoenix.
People in that part of the territory
know the freak as ..niggerhead" cac-
tus. Its counterpart is not known
elsewhere in arid regions of America,
and scientists say it is equally scarce
on other continents. This marvellous
growth of cactus is supposed to be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

suffered the pain of cursing by the
clergy, as well rs a forfeiture of 20
shillings.
The wives of esquires and gentle
men and knights under the rank of
lord were forbidden to wear any kind
of corses, which means the body of
the gown and not a corset, worked
with gold. and the wi<es of persons
not having 40 pounds yearly and
widows and their daughters of smaller
possessions were forbidden to wear
girdles ornamented with gold, silver
or gilt work or any corse of silk or
eoverchief made out OF the realm
But it is not necessary to give any
more examples of the well-laid plans
OF kings in order to lead up to the
fact TIT they went the same way that
those of mice and ordinary men do.
Tho lamentations of tho Clergy and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
Danger in Nightmares.

81 believe that dreams sometimes
KILL" said a prominent specialist on
nervous diseases the other day. "Of
course l don't know that they are ia
tai, but 1 have every reason to think
so. 1 had woman patient whom l
was treating for a number of compli-
cations, including a weak heart. She
could not bear any excitement and !
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

France spends annually for her col
onies a little more than 5000, 900
while the aggregate of it's business
with them, export and import, is bu'
$62 200, 600, and but 1000 year emf
CRATE to French colonies. But France
has not been the least successful
country in building q colonial EN-
pire, for Germany's geographical,
large possessions cost more than tn,
aggregate of the exports and imports
from them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
Diet of Mahometans.

It is a rule with Mahometans to be-
gin a meal with salt and finish with
vinegar If they begin with salt they
will escape the contagion of 20 dis
eases. If they finish with vinegar
their worldly prosperity will continue
to increase. The host is in etiquette
bound to be the first to start eating
and the last to stop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
strange Freak Of Nature.

A woman named Blondel, living at
Honfieur, France, recently gave birth
TO female child with extremities like
those of q monkey. The hands and
feet have only four fiEgers and toes
respectively, but instead of nails they
have long claws, while the skin hanga
Hike bag. II is not expected that ~.
child win live
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

fashion, but the beer must be taken
through straw Though this is really
an easy trick, great care is necessary
in pouring the beer and water into
the glass and in placing the piece of
linen in proper position.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04

To the Seventy-nfnth Indiana.
memorialized where it was engaged
September 20, Lieut.-Col. David NJ
Dunn commanding
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-04-04
To Indiana Soldiers.

On the battlefield of Chickamauga
the Twenty-ninth Indiana infantry is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-28

Congressman Byrd 5. Mcclure. National Rep.
resentatIve, writes from Guthrie. Okla:
II was afflicted with an internal or
deep fistula and my condition was most
critical when went to you. feel that by
skillfui and delicate treatment you saved
my life"
Senator I. D. Caldwell writes from Memphis,
Tenn:
"For fifteen years'f had suffered intense
" with piles It has now been six months
since you released me. cured. stayed
with you three weeks and paid nothing un-
Ill cured"
Philip D. Scott. one Of the Seven National
Commissioners Of the 81. Louis Exposition.
writes:
II am satisfied that o permanent cure
has been effected In my case. and you have
my heartfelt thanks"
Senator ]. R. Burrows writes from Smith
Center, kas.;
'Your treatment has been very satisfac-
tory. There have been no symptoms OF
return Of the trouble. and / was treated
by you ten years ago"
{. W.'RambO. Treasurer Of Oklahoma. writes
from Guthrie, Okla:
''Your treatment Of my rectal trouble
eminentIy satisfactory, and shall not
hesitate to send my friends to you"
conEressmaa J. N. Miller, National Repre-
sentative. writes from Council Grove, Kas.:
Having been perfectly cured can high
" recommend your methods and relia-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-28
A GASOLINE TANK EXPLODED.
Many Persons injured by an Automabils
BiOwing Up--The Burning Fluid SCAT
tared In All Directions.

New York. May 2a.--A score or
more persons were injured by the
explosion Of the gasoline tank Of an
automobile owned by Thomas d. De-
witt a Wholesale coal dealer, yes
terday. All the injured, among
whom there were three policemen
and three firemen, were burned by
the shower Of blazing gasoline which
followed the explosion. While sew
eral were taken 70 the hospital none
was fatally hurt.
The automobile was IN charge Of
. chauffeur who was taking It to a
repair shop as the gasoline tank
leaked badly. AT Forty-seventh
street. near Third avenue, he found
the machine on Ere from leakage
from the gasoline tank and brought
II 70 halt An alarm was sent In
and after vainlv attemntinS 20 ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-28
STRIKES IN ST. LOUIS.
me Business Of the City Seriously Inter
ruptsd-Freieht Handiers Go Out In .
sympathy Strike.

ST. Louis, May 20.--Approximately
1000 men are now out on strike in
st. Louis and immediate vicinity.
The threatened strikes which have
been brewing for some weeks past
have eliminated and commerce in
st. Louis is seriously interrupted.
The freight handlers Of all the rail-
roads doing business in ST. Louis and
East st. Louis struck yesterday in
sympathy with the porters and pack
ers who recently wen. out at cupple's
station, where most Of the wholesale
firms Of st. Louis are located.
In addition 10 the striking freight
handlers the strike situation in St.
Louis includes the wnlkout Of 1000
metal workers. the majority Of whom
went out Wednesday. This has re-
suited IN tying up about 100000
worth Of contract work throughout
the cisv.
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No Money Till Cured
The Iron Industry

MUNCIE. IND. Nov. n, 1900.
Drs. Thornton g. Minor. Kansas City. Mo.
Gentiemen:-You are welcome to use my
name in any capacity in which 1t will do
you good. / feel satisfied with the treat
ment and know that the cure is perma-
nent one have advised numerous friends
TO call on you, and will continue to do 20
from time to time a. the opportunity pre-
SCENTS itself.
II feel confident that your treatment IL
the only treatment Of this class Of trou-
ble Thanking you for past favors. / am
Very gratefully yours; ,,,,rv
(sec'y and Treas. Of the Muncie Iron and
Steel Mfg. Coz
Joseph L. Sheridan. President Of the
Sheridan Stove Mfg. Co., Quincy, ILL.,,
writes. under date Of March 18th. lsoz: -
your treatment gave me no pain, ano
I had been affiicted with piles for over 10
years am at this time in perfect health
and weigh heavier than any time during
my past life You refused to accept any
pay until ! was satisfied Of my cure"
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METAL WORKERS. STRIKE.


81 Louis, May 2S.--Indications
pDlnt 20 an early settlement Of the
.aetnl workers strike and the re-
sumption Of work by the 1000 men
now out. As regards the strike Of
enc railway freight handlers and the
0nrehcnsemen, by which about 1000
men are out, no violence has been
offered. Notwithstanding the vacant
places are speedily being filed by
1oiored and non-union men. II was
1xpected that the freight handlers
% East 81. Louis would go out yea
lcrday. but the expectation was not
fnlhiled. Negotiations were in prog
fcls all day 70 effect settlement Of
she metal workers strike and up TO
Inst night 90 firms had signed the
scale demanded by the strikers. The
agreement as signed affords scale
~ increase Of about ten per cent.
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KANSAS ctrY. MO-. April 3, lgoa.

KANSAS CITY. MO-, April O. 1909.
Drs. Thornton q Minor. Kansas City, Mo.
Gentlemen:-It has been some time since
you discharged me from your treatment
thoroughly cured Of the Piles.
My apology for not having dropped in
occasionally IL that /, having had no furth-
er trouble whatever from the Piles. It was
not necessary. You may rest assured that
I am deeply sensible Of the great service
you performed in the thorough and perma-
nent cure you effected in my case Not
withstanding your liberal terms Of not ask
ing for pay until absolutely assured OF
cure. I did not hesitate to pay you at once.
AZ / had and still have the fullest conf
dence In your guarantee. and know that
should the Piles ever return (which do
not anticipate). you would treat me again
free Of charge. Yours respectfully. ~
- JERoMD TWITCHELL4
CPresident and Treasurer Of Kansas City
Roofing and corrugating Company
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A Well Known Drummer Cured Of Els
tula In 10 Days.

ABILENE, KAs., March ~, 1902.
Drs. Thornton & Minor. Kansas City,
Mo-,
Gentlemen:--
After suffering almost two years
with Fistila ! was recommended to
you BY friend. | called on you in
January, took treatment few days
later, and 10 just nineteen days from
the start | went 10 work on the road
again, and up to date have not been
troubled In the least with my former
affiIction. I can say with oil truth
and honor that Drs. 'rhorton q Miller
are tirst-class In this line and do all
they agree. They do not want o cent
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KANSAS VETERANS ANGRY,
M Ensampmsnt Protests Against Msmo-
~ ny Programmes n Fort RiieT
and Rates 10 san Rranclsco.

Mcpherson. Kan. Nay 2a.-The
Kansas encampment Of the O. A. r.
E1sI night sent q dispatch 70 the
1resident and secretary Of war pro-
I14iine against the proposed Memo
zInI day programme a. Fort Riley
71'I pear. Tie old soldiers object
IS ne day being ~desecrated By base
|nIl. races and similar sport"
Iht eneampmsni decided 70 Try 70
~ better rates % ne national en-
[.mpment Il san Trnn1isco. Lndlg-
E1|ion IVES expressed hat the Q. A.
81 h btfdF eivtn only one.half rate
SD Fsaheiaso, while the oonled.
.I1 rtleranI ere gsttlnf onel1Ird
I1|| = adIr rlfAcring n N4E o.
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Piles and Ulcers in the Worst For
Cured in Two Weeks

HERINGToN, Kas., March 81, 1902.
Drs. Thornton & Minor, Kansas City,
Mo,
Dear Sirs:--
l cannot sufficiently express my
gratitude for the cure you performed
on me. For fifteen years suffered
with Piles and Ulcers, and was getting
worse all the time so that l could not
work longer than two or three hours
in the morning, and then would be
laid up with pain the balance Of the
day. 10 January, 1899, ! went to
you for treatment, and after being
treated for two weeks. returned home
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CURED
n or
|,PIL-Es
Bankers Cured

9. D. Gray, Cashier American National Bank,
Kansas CITY. NO., writes under date Of Nov.
SIR.
.yn.,o..a hsrsv,,h vou v,il find nv
check In payment Of bill rendered, and
with 1t my sincere gratitude for the relief
you nave gwen me tnrouen youI vsy tno s.
ousn anu snecuys ,, seae mn ,rn.},s SA -
vssn occaaonsd Nv xour sreatment was
siisht indeeS nompsred 10 tina stiiferirig and
annoyancs underaone by me previously.
shall ever feel thankful, and when occasion
arises viii recommend you to my friends"
-
chaS. N. Moore, Asst. Cashier National Bank
" $1,000. -,.,... ..h.. h.Sa a. M.,rh 10
svA'sss' "''ss s.''' = ~
leOE
at a now mpre than o year since you
treated me for piles, and / am perfectly
well and feel that the cure y permanent:
The mere fact that you DO mot demand
payment until you nave sausnea yoeI ~
uents tnht .ney navS Deen pa -
. ~ .An',.e.,H. - = s'c,,. trSt,,ution
O''hsins 'nou'aA'Ns " sSSs
W. haze 1,sassh soA rass6 an maav hask.
-. AZ 1910 .".s" ~, 80 ":,c,is ne
.hs' .as ~ spsss "" ~ AL, SstSsss
70 pfinl eVen Tue exIaets ~ theI te"sIs'
We publish book for bankers which con.
eainS nOthiag but the names OF bankers
whom ne nave cured We give herewith A
iiet ~ sheie aames snd asL al those vvha are
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Captains 81 Finance, Politics and
Industry
The Guarantee That Interested Them.

We never ask money till the patient b satisfied cure
has effected and when the money has been paid give
written guarantee that the patient Is afflicted again
we will treat free Of cost, although know have 50
treated Of the trouble that Is impossible to ever
have Piles again. Our speciality s Piles Fstua and Dis
eases Of the Rectum. ss3
tell upon examination what the cost will be and how
long time will be required but charges always reas-
enable may be asceraned by writing to Of the many
people whose letters appear In free books for men
and women The letters and In this advertisement
should convince the most skeptca that they safe In our
hands been established In Kansas City for
treated the most influential and prominent Of its
citizens We ask those afflicted 1t s not reasonable to sup
pose them when have permission to publish
letters the leaders In the business financial and political
world whom we have cured. Would such men lend their
names to anything which not positive cure and in
every way Trustworthy Write for FREE treat-
for Men OOpage book for Ladies' both Of which
TAIN besides valuable information concerning Diseases Of the
Reu hundreds Of letters from people cured and many of
these doubt live in your locality Write today for
these books or send description Of your case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-28
TIE GREAT PARADE.
Aew Orleans Beholds the lncarnats
Spirit Of the confederacy.
ABOUT TEN THOUSAND MEN IN LINE.
Ben. Gordon Sees the March of the Fight
efs Of the Lost Cause, but Was
Too III TO Take Part

New Orleans, May 23.-To New
Orleans was revealed yesterday what
no man has seen for two score years
or more. For few brief hours she
held close to her heart the incar-
nate spirit Of the confederacy, and
4 Tor her 1t lived and breathed again.
The hour set for the great parade
was three o'clock. For an hour pre-
vious to that Canal street, upon
which the head Of the line OF march
was formed, was tumble that defes
language. The people pushed here
and there, they cheered and waved
their flags, they stood in front Of
street cars and ran before horses.
Through all this press the various
organizations which were formed on
Canal street forced their way. At
three o'clock bugle's shrill notes
2cunded forward, march," There
was q surge Of the ranks, cry of de-
night from the throng and then In
close ranks the men Of the south
came on. Up st. Charles street the
column turned. passing under the
eyes Of Gen. Gordon, too I'll TO take
part In the parade, and marched
away TO the Lee monument, around
onc-half Of which 1t circled and |
passed on south along st. Charles
nsenue to Felicity street, where the
counter march was begun on ST.
Charles avenue. The Lee monument
was passed again on the opposite
side and then the way was down
Camp street to Canal, where the pa
rade disbanded. At the head Of the
column was Gen. J. D. Levert, Of New
Orleans, the chief marshal, with his
numerous staff.
A feature Of the parade was q
beautiful decorated float, upon which
mere seated the 10 heralds Of the re-
union. Following the young ladies
were carriages in which rode ladies
whose husbands had rendered dis
4inRuished services TO the confed-
srncy. They were Mrs. Stonewall
Jackson, Mrs. z. Kirby-Smith, Mrs.
Nraxton Bragg, Mrs. Thomas J.
Gemmes and Mrs. John Fl. Reagan.
AZ the head Of the veterans rode
Gen. C. !. Walker, commanding the
department Of the Army Of North
Virginia, md the division Of his de
rnrtment marched in the following
order: South Carolina, North Caro-
Nina, Virginia, West Virginia and
nIaryiand,
Gen. s. d. Lee, Of the Army Of the
Tennessee department, rode with
his staff lust behind q carriage con-
tanning Mayor Cspdeville, Gen. A. p.
stewart and Gen. Joseph Wheeler.
FOLLOWING Gen. Lee were the divi-
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until you are sat you is6edare cured.
Their treatment Is mild and effective.
! only lost one meal during my stay,
was up and around every day. am
cured and satisfied. Anyone knowing
me ct any time can address me, as !
can cheerfully recommend these
parties to be straight, honorable and
reliable In what they tell you. l am.
Yours truly.
Ed. A. SANDERS,
(Traveling Salesman.)
Mr.. T. E. Heath, Herington, Kas.,
says
II am entirely cured BY your treat
ment Of Piles and would say to the
public that Drs, Thornton q Minor
will do just what they agree TO-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-28

The Bailey min Of the central iron
and Steel company At Harrisburg,
Pa. was destroyed hy fre At an early
hour this morning. Losa sSso.ooo.
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Mr. H. E. Hull. Herington, Kas.,
SAYS
II had suffered for 20 years, bat
you treated me in 1891 for Piles.
would not take thousands Of dollars
for what you did for me-"
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The Ella. national home u Bed
ford CITY, Va. Us dsdieassd yestsS-
day. nnM-I. 81
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illinois Central R.R.
EFFICIENTLY
SERVES
A VAST
TERRITORY
By through service to and from the follow
ing cities:

! CHICAGO. ILL. OMAHA, NEB.,
MINNEAPOLIS. MINI, ST. PAUL,
MINI. KANSAS CITY, NO..
PEORIA, ILL.,, EVANSVILLE. IND,
ST. LOUIS, NO, CINCINNATI,
OHIO. NEW ORLEANS, La, MEN,
PHIs. TENN. HOT SPRINGS. ARK,
LOUISVILLE. ky. NASHVILLE,
TENN, ATLANTA, GA. JACKSON
WILLIE. FLA.
Through ersnrulon Sleeping -cur service h..
tusen chieago and between Cincinnati
AND the PACIFIC COAST.
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East, South, Vest North.

Rast md Hah6sorslg lqulppad ssenu-H,,,-
q rraln1- Dining lnl-nu1lf-f fbf1r1
Cals-1lerpI1f Carl-Rf1e RaelInin1