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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17

antly, though it's of no consequence"
1 took the sunshade and waited.
Chloe's two feet were now on the low
est bar. She peered over. The stlle
let down beyond in a big drop into
kind of hollow or ditch.
"O!" said she. 81 didn't" was
still waiting.
81 wish you'd go on and not stare
in that atrocious way" said she, with
asperity.
begged pardon, vaulted the stile
with one hand, and strolled on. Pres
emily l looked back. Miss Bohun was
seated astride the top bar. clinging
with both hands to it. Her face was
deeply flushed.
do go on." she called out, vehem-
emily. 1 went on Ieisurely-
But, somehow, 1 could not make up
my mind to walk briskly. She did not
join me, so l flung myself upon the
grass and pulled out a cigarette.
Then l heard my name called in a
distressful voice. stood up and
looked round. Miss Bohun was still
astride the top bar, and size was pinker
than ever.
please come-don't be so unkind."
she cried. with tears in her voice. !
hurried back like the wind.
OR just give me your handi" pant
ed Chloe, nervously, lifting one from
the bar. Il can't-it's such a long
drop. l can't get my"
wait a Bit, said |. considering.
You're halfway over now. You've
only got to lift that foot off the bar
and
Il shall go over. / know l shall go
over" she said. pathetically.
n Soil
quires confidence Imagine you're on
a horse and
But 1 don't ride a horse this way.
said Chloe. miserably.
No" said l. but men do; and
women are just as good as"
Its cruel of you-it's beastly, when
I'm in such PERIL" sobbed Miss Sohun
Now. just lift that foot" l enjoine,
| Chloe's weight lay limp on my Shout
| der.
Il can't get it free It's stuck" she
| said. pitifully- l moved closer. still
with my burden on my shoulder, and
loosened the dainty foot
Now" l said She lifted it ginger
ly. Don't mind about your ankles"
said.
20. but am -" Her foot vent
back shut your eyes. please" she
| entreated- l shut my eyes. The next
instant the weight on me was doubled.
and two arms went stranglingly about
| my neck.
As 1 have explained. the foothold
descended into a hollow L went
down precipitately on my head saw
several cornfields and two or three
stiles; also more than one Chloe. But
l seemed content to be there Miss
Bohun extricated herself quickly.
20. are you hurt? o, how dreadful
OF mel" she said. 20, please. dc
speak,"
Il liked it," said. ''and I'm only
hurt in one place.
f. ~I-you frightened me- she said
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17

ratus then. Like ship captain in
prescribed course and run before the
wind. The gale was tearing along at
ninety miles an hour, and me with it,
At one time 1 grazed the rocks of
some lonely isle. The gulls shrieked
at me like fiends. Finally l ran above
the clouds, as a ship sometimes runs
into smooth water, and watched the
tempest raging beneath me. A man
never forgetS such a sight. When
the gale was over 1 descended a few
hundred feet and continued my jour-
ney.
81 have never assembled higher than
5000 meters, which is about five
English miles. 1t was not necessary
for me to do so in order to test the
qualities of my steering apparatus, in
which 1 was most interested. Prof.
Berson of Germany has reached
height of 10000 meters. But after a
man has assembled 5000 meters he has
gone far enough. When the weather
is clear the landscape below, with it's
intersections of bays and rivers, is
quite distinct to the naked eye. The
only physical feeling, to one accus-
toned to it, is one of intense exhila-
ration. 1 should compare it to the SEN
sa.ions of an opium eater, without any
disagreeable after effects.
"The longest distance I ever trav-
eled was from Paris to Kiem, in Little
Russia, in an international balloon
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his head and shrugs his shoulders in
a deprecatory way
After man has been in the air for
thirty hours or SO he wants to come
down." he said breathing is difficult,
even with the assistance of a little
oxygen While one is far above the
earth he has a great appetite, but
has no desire to eat much at one time
The air is go celebrating that one
glass of champagne has as much ef-
feet as a whole bottle would If taken
on terra firma. In the clouds one
does not desire stimulants, but a lit
tie brandy is necessary now and then
for warmth and sustenance- II man
10 up by himself, as most balloonfsts
like to be, it is not always convenient
to stop to eat
"A skipper at sea with a yacht full
Of seasick 1and1ubbers is not to b
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17
Didn't Know Char.

'I don't think many people know
when they have a good cigar" said a
well-known Philadelphia 81 was
riding home from Essington one day,
and the friend who was with me sug-
gested that we stop at a country store
and buy smoke. l had a few good
cigars in my pocket, but as my friend
said to be sure to get fifteen-centers.
1 thought 1 would test his taste. laid
down nickel and got three cigars for
it Then L went out into the road
and gave my friend one of them. How
do you like it?' 1 asked, after he had
taken few puffs- In all seriousness
he replied: This is a better cigar
than I get at home, and you know I
pay fifteen cents apiece for nv
smokes Well, when I told him he
had been smoking 'three-for-five, he
wouldn't believe it at first, and when
convinced him to the contrary he
was offended. '-Philadelphia Record
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17
Long Names of Persons and Places

Long Names of Persons and Places.
I'm my travels said the sailor, q
have come across some mighty long
names-in fact, regular jawbreakers.
"a friend of mine worked on an es-
tate in Madras that was named Arade-
Observation-Disclosures That word
has thirteen syllables. The estate next
to Arademara Gas they used to call
the place for short) was named Kami-
nagadeyathoorooso i a.
Kaminaga has sixteen syllables.
"A lady friend of mine was once as
sistant cook for a family whose house
on the Isle of Null was called Drim-
Observation-Disclosures Another lady
friend that 1 met in London was born
in the Welsh village of LanvairpwIl-
gwyngyH.
Them is all names of places. Amt
they jawbreakers? l know some peo-
pies names that are jawbreakers, too.
AS fine a Spaniard as 1 ever drank
with was old ION Nepomuceno de
Burionag recagogeazcoecha of Ma
drid-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17

a step. But there were two crossbars
to assist the climber. l thought
Chloe's face fell as she noted it.
Let me give you a hand" l said.
NONSENSE" she replied. 81 don't
want any assistance. It's quite easy"
She put the hand which was not en-
numbered by the sunshade on The top
bar and placed one neat foot on the
lowest Then she hesitated.
Perhaps I'd better take the sur
shade" 1 suggested.
She did not answer at once; then,
eff you wish it," she replied nonchal-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17
CURED OF BAD HABIT.
Professor No Longer Expounds While
in Rocking Chair.

Professor No Longer Expounds While
in Rocking Chair.
Dr. Abbott of the English depart
ment at Columbia university used to
rock back and forth in his swinging
desk chair as he talked to his audi
tors, but he has been cured of that
habit" said one who attended his
classes last year. 1T was this way"
said he:
Zone member Of his Grass on compc-
sition handed in, as his weekly
theme, an exposition on 'disagreeable
sounds In it's application his was A
vivid description of a man addicted to
this rocking habit who once, while
addressing an audience, found himself
in a chair that squeaked. The distress
of the audience was SO cleverly pic
tured in the theme that the doctor
singled it out to read to the class.
'tSingularly enough the doctor was,
while reading, rocking back and forth
in a chair the metal parts of which
badly needed oil. He had not proceed
ed far in the reading, however, when
it dawned upon him that he himself
was the subject of the writer and that
he was at that moment very aptly
guilty of causing the kind of distress
complained of in the writing.
His comments on the theme were
delivered while standing. and now he
never rocks while speaking to a
class. New York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17
Onions for. a Cold.

1t is claimed that bad cold can be
broken up by the patient remaining
indoors and INDUCING in a liberal diet
of onions. 1t need not be an exclusive
diet, but it must be a liberal one. An
onion cure breakfast includes a
poached egg on toast, three table
spoonsfuI of fried onions and coffee.
Luncheon of sandwiches made of
brown bread buttered and filed with
finely chopped raw onions, seasoned
with salt and pepper, makes the Sec
ond meal on the schedule. For din
ner the onions may be fried and eaten
with chop and baked potatoes
Onion strip is claimed by some to
be unequaIed as a cu-4 foi a bad cold
In tina heac
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17

AS we came down the field of wav-
ing oats on Lavender hill. Chloe was
talking quite heroically of life
Her hair had been blown little in
to admired disorder by the bluff wind
on the heath, her cheeks were flushed
with health and beauty, and she was
mistress and queen of herself am
Ter domain.
For me, my eyes went from her
bright and significant face across the
gIay-green oats in which we walked
breast-high, and back again in serene
contentment. What did, it matter that
she was prepared to give battle to
the monster-Man? Let him perish
81 can't really understand sensi-
BILE man like you taking up position
like that" said she.
1 had taken no position, except the
one by her side, but l defended my
self weakly.
well, you see, we inherit these pre-
possessions and prejudices from our
savage ancestors, l suppose"
That's just it, said Chloe. eagerly.
you admit it, then? Savage! OF
course, they were savages. You've
given away your case"
1 never really had any case; but |
didn't say SO. Il suppose l have" l
said, ruefully.
You know it, said Miss 3ohun,
firmly. at is quite absurd to pretend
that women are one whit inferior to
man, except, of course" she added
quickly, Gin regard to physical
strength
"And even then there were the ANA
zons.' 1 suggested.
She cast glance at me. Yes. there
we're the Amazons, she said, which
shows"
And the women do all the hard
work among the aboriginals,'' 1 went
on.
She gave me another glance "And
that again shows" she began with
less confidence.
do you know" 1 said, stopping in
midfield to observe her critically, 81
believe that if you only practiced a lit
tic you would be more than match
for a man."
She looked away across the corn
''Do-do you think SOP she said. hest
tatingly: and added, after a pause, "I
i don't think I'm so-Tm not what
you'd cali muscular
We'll. perhaps not" assented, ex
aiming her appraisingly; but sinewy,
say
How absurd" said Chloe, quite
snappishly. as she walked on. 1 fol-
lowed. The deep. spreading shadows
of the bushes at the end of the field
enveloped us.
Another stile." said 1. cheerfuIIv
Dear me, that's the fourth" said
Chloe, resignedly. 81 do wish they'd
makes gates between the fields.''
"A stiles more picturesque" said l.
Very possibly said Miss Bohun,
indifferently. Its certainly not as
convenient
"Ah." said I, smiling, there's one
thing, at any rate, in which men are
superior. They can negotiate a stile.'
Indeed" said Chloe. loftily Il
should have thought the feat was not
Impossible for a woman" 1 pursed up
my lips. ANY woman can get over
stiles she said, warmly, seeing my
skpeticism.
80, I've no doubt" said, politely.
Its nonsense your saying that
when l can see YOU don't believe if -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-17
SeIf-Sacrihce.

NY Uncle Jim he's jes' about
The smartest man on earth,
He knows jes' where the musk-ats I've
An what their skins is worth,
He knows jes when TO plant yer oats
And when to cut yer hay,
An what the Russians ought to do
To hold the Japs at bay.
He's allus goin' round about
AS busy as kin be.
A-zivin' all the folks he knows
This information free
An people kind o. laughs to see
His luck grow wuss an wuss-
You see that's what Teller gets
Fur bein' generous
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9f All! e!fVlNG is Only A SpoRT1A
W\W 50 SAYS Co UNIT DE NA1J Xxx tVI

in leaving me behind. But I could
keep to my course as surely as they
could keep to theirs. A balloon is OF
little use if you cannot make 1T go
where you WISH
But ballooning is a sport for gem
tlemen. 1 have no dream that balloons
will ever be utilized in times of peace
for passenger service or for the
i1s.'-Philadelphia Ledger
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
We TAKE NO CHANCES

When il comes to building a home,
barn, granery, etc. Nobody wants
them to tumble down on their heads.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
Obituary.

Augusta Christensen died at her
home in this city Saturday Sept. 10,
1903, of Tubercular Bright's disease,
after an illness of several months.
Deceased was born on the family home
stead in Rusk township August End 1885
and was the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Christian sor. She
graduated from the Webster high school.
a member of the class of 1908, and went
to Mitchell to complete her studies.
Miss Christianson was of an amiabl e
happy disposition who made many
friends, was an energetic and ambitious
student always standing high in her
studies, and had the esteem and conf
dence OF both teacher and pupils. left
an orphan at an early age, her parents
having died about five years ago, she
deserved great credit for the energy aud
untiring efforts in fitting herself for a
useful practical life. 1t is particularly
sad, the death of one so young, just ON
WY 'SASV VI NOAHllltlOOu Will blt GOdl
OF her ambition nearly reached. She
was "a patient sufferer and passed
through her long illness without COM
plant and AS the end approached
seemed reconsoled TO her fate. Deceased
leaves two sisters, Anna and Matilda,
and a host of friends to mourn her
untimely death. The funeral occurred
Tuesday from the Methodist church,
the services were conducted by Rev. 0.
.. Hafstad assisted by Rev. J. S. Hank
ness, the remains were taken to their
last resting place in Webster cemetery
followed by large ~cou of friends.
The afflicted sisters have the SYM
pathy of the entire community in their
bereavement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
A most complete line to select from.
Fair

contestants faced each other and time
was called about 9:15 o'clock, and after
a fair exhibition of seven minutes DR..
Judge, as referee, gave Kirkpatrick the
first fall, when time was called for the
second bout Kirkpatrick was badly
winded, he refused to appear FORGETTING
the match and purse to Melum. Referee
Judge so announced. but that the audi
ence might be satisfied and get the
worth of their money Gust Loomis, of
Redfeld, one of the artesian we'll ere W,
stood up with Melum for three falls.
They gave a very good exhibition,
Loomas is good for an amateur but it
was plain to everyone present that
Melum could put him down whenever
he chose. The outcome of the first
match was 20 satisfactory, Kirkpat-
rick's admirers claiming that when
in good form Melum is no match for
him, while Melums friends contend that
Kirk is easy money for their man. A
future match will probably be the
result.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
HALL WELLMAN LUMBER CO..
P. ]. ROTH, Agent.

nowadays but you can hear the rhresh-
ing engines morning, night and all
day.
Last Sunday there was a picnic in
Chas A. Young's grove Refreshments
were sold and the proceeds to 60 to the
mission.
Paul Gruby was out here with oil for
@. L. Blegen's store Wednesday, Paul
had his dogs and gun and several
chickens had to give up their lives.
Some lightning rod agents have been
around and soaked some of our farmers.
Why don't they learn to trade with
their home merchants, and not bite III
anything a stranger has 70 sell.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
New Tailor in Webster.

Mr.. Joe Leske, who lately arrived
from Chicago has bought the tailor
business from H. G. Tegtmeier and win
continue the same in u%p-to-date manner.
He is a first-class tailor, cutter and
filter who has had many years of
experience in this line. He gives good
satisfaction to every customer. Now
is a chance to get a well made suit of
clothes of a home tailor. He has a
large book of fall and winter samples
to select from now ready for inspection.
Call on him before you place your order
elsewhere and get your work done right.
Fit guaranteed. Attention prompt.
Prices always reasonable. Location in
Severy building.
Joe Leske, the tailor,
Webster, s. d.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
Card of Thanks.

We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the members of Lodge No. 65
Knights of Pythias, for their thought
full kindness in getting up a concert for
our benefit and to assure them that
their efforts in our behalf will ever be
deeply appreciated.
Mrs. Price Graham and children.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15

We wish to express u heartfelt
thanks to the many friends for their
thoughtful kindness and sympathy to
us during the illeess and at the funeral
of our beloved sister, Augusta Christian
son.
Matilda Christianson,
Anna Christlauson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1904-09-15
Webster Market.
HOME NEWS.
all About Webster, Her People
And Her Visitors.

- ~ JN@'
The rain Monday retarded threshing.
Hart has a fine line of wedding pres
anfs.
II. Stage was over from Waubay
Friday.
Call and get a present at Carlson &
Fnnter.
VI. A. Thul drove up from Waubay
Monday.
For abstracts of title call on Carl
Ahlmberg.
II. r. Horner, of Pierre, was a Web
ger visitor Saturday.
lplease everybody in watch repairing
Aalmberg.
w. j. Elwood, attorney of Andover,
vas in the city Tuesday.
If you wish a loan. Call on the First
Mtional bank.
Miss Susie Bowen is visiting Mrs.
August Hipsch this week.
Johnson beats them all maxi
ing pictures.
Miss Sadie Thurman returned from
aberdeen Tuesday morning.
BY your harvest supplies at
fhe Elevator Store.
Geo. @. Dunton, of Webster is here
mis- week.-Sentinel Britton.
The Webster bakery and restaurant
snow open for business.
Miss Martha Fields went to Pipestone
IN the Thursday morning train.
9. Kohlhase, of Wheatland, has some
me work horses for sale.
John Dolan Jr. went TO Cogswell,
North Dakota, Saturday morning.
When You are hungry eatat the Web
ser BAKERY and
john Meyers, of Bristol, was in the
nty tuesday t%ransacting business.
Ii you are dry go to Chas. Johnson's,
iat's the best place in town.
Chas. johnson and family visited
7latives and friends at Summit Sunday.
That Minneapolis beer sold by Chas.
1hnson is the best on draught.
w. ID. Bucalaw, of watertown, is
visiting his many friends in this city.
Chas. Johnson handles only the best
sbiskies, beers, wines and cigars
Mrs. p. d. Peabody went to Aberdeen
thursday morning TO visit her parants.
Everything i'll the harness line at
hading's just east Of the Fair store.
Candy g. Ladd make cement soft
walks and all kinds OF cement work.
Straw hats while they last one
fiird off a the Elevator Store.
Take your watch repairing to Malm-
isrg and get it done good and prompt.
Allan Hyde returned Saturday from
xorth Dakota where he hes been work
ne
The new street hats are now opened
at Gle millinery department of The
Fair
Monday aud Tuesday the weather
. like November than septem-
h~r.
Have yonf rings and jewelry reset
and repaired as good as new at Malm-
asrg's~
John Shultz. of the First National
bank Of Wanbay, was ia the city Fri
lay.
The lunch counter at Knapp's hotel
sopen all the time and everything is
NE best.
DR. R. T Away, Of Aberdeen, spent
sunday in this city the guest Of L.
Gross.
YHfrgreat slaughter in prices ON bug
anA wagons is on at Andrew
mails
3 F. Kelley, Of aberdeen, vas look
~ after business interests IN this city
Monday.
wanted~-A girl TO do general house
sosnaud go 70 school. Inquire Of G.
81 White.
John Dolan il. went TO Oberiin, Ohio,
resume his studies at the college in
city,
NewsgOotfs are arriving daily
nnrsaSe Elevator Store, call and
rcc t11cm.
No. Failing arrived from the west
ndnsudAy morning with q car load Of
~ ~ time 10 ret : wagon or
11mat1 y closing out his
vOlnrh4 - threaded his maoa-
y - ~ samples of u Ia
fs,6ay, ~ exceptionally hns,
plnmp. large kernsl. ~.
1XW"|- x--x Annn kM~Ro1~
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22
Tree Planting in China.

Tree planting in northern China is
being strenuously enjOined by the au-
thorities, not only as a productive in
dustry for the people. but alike as a
means of strengthening the river EN-
bankments against floods and of check
ing drought, says the Golden Penny.
OF late years trees have been cut down
wholesale for agricultural purposes,
while the peasants do not take the
trouble to plant fresh ones, because the
soil is so loose that they must dig
down very deep for a satisfactory
foothold SO vast tracts of fertile land
are left barren, while in the northern
provinces especially the influx Of sand
carried by high winds from the Mon
golian deserts threatens to fill up the
unoccupied ground.
SO In the important province of Chilli.
which contains the capital, Pekin, there
is government proclamation notifying
the EIGHT directions for tree planta-
tion"-most minute instructions as to
the kind Of tree required, the depth
they should be planted and the fer
tilizers to be used-and the ten bene-
fits to be derived from the same" such.
among others, as the sale of timber
and fruit. and the beneficial influence
Of trees in attracting rain, preserving
the just equilibrium of wind influence,
and purifying the atmosphere, while
travellers and families Will find shade
and rest under the branches"-a poetic
touch for conclusion.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1904-04-22
That Acid Trouble.

Colusa, CAL, April 18th.-Much has
been said and written recently about
Uric Acid in the system; what causes
it and how to get rid of it. 1t is
known to be the first cause of Rheuma
tism and many other diseases and has
therefore received great deal of atten
tion from medical men.
Mr.. L. F. Moulton of this place
claims that he has solved the problem
of how to get this acid out of the sys-
tenn. He says:
81 had this acid trouble myself for
years. At times the Kidney secretions
would be very profuse and at other
times scant but the acid was always
my greatest trouble. Medicine failed
to cure me till at last / heard of rem
edy called Dodd's Kidney Pills and
after taking a box l seemed to be en-
tirely cured. However it came back on
me and this time l took several boxes
with the result that 1 was completely
and permanently cured. This was
three years ago and have not had a
single symptom of the acid trouble
since. am rs years of age and 1 am
well as ever l was"