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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
AstroIosers Were Wrong.

According to the astrologers, the
world was to have come to an end on
Sept. 16, 1856. They had observed
with awe that at sunrise on that day
there would be a conjunction of all
the planets in Libra and no doubt the
argument was that such collection
would be altogether too much for the
balance of the universe. When it ar
rived, Sept. 16 proved to be a very
ordinary twelfth-century day. In 1924
astrology plucked up courage to try
again This time there was to be a
universal deluge, on the strength of
the meeting of three planets in the
sign of Pisces, and a private Noah's
ark was actually built for the occa-
sion by devout believer at Toulouse.
The year 1924 proved to be a period
Of drought.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
FIaq Over the capitoI.

A correspondent noting our remark.
in the issue of October 16 regarding
the display of the flag on government
buildings, sends us the following:
In Washington the flag flies on al
government buildings from sun-up tt
sunset. 1t flies from the White House
only when the president is in it
When he leaves the city the fias
comes down and remains down unit
his return. 1t is only within the last
ten years that the flag has been els
played upon the capitol all day.
1T was the custom previous to 1895
to put up the flag on the House end OF
the Capitol when that body was in
session, running it up at noon and
often pulling it down within fifteen
minutes if the House adjourned that
soon. 1t was the same way with the
Senate's end. This would often leave
the Capitol fiagless for days at a time
if both houses adjourned for a few
days
THE Committee on Patriotic Teach
ing in the Woman's Relief Corps OF
the Department of the Potomac got
after the members of Congress on the
matter, and soon an order was issued
for the flag to be displayed on the
west front of the CapitolHthat facins
Pennsylvania avenue and the city
from sunrise to sunset That, how.
ever, was not exactly satisfactory, as
it left the east front, the main en-
trance to the Capitol, without a nag
SO the order was issued that .ags
should fly over both entrances to thu
Capitol
Now Congress can go on on any old
jaunt it pleases, for the old nag flies
all the daylight hours over the Cant
toll New York Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Gen. WheeIers cracefuI Act

Encampment No. 1, Union Veteran
Legion, Pittsburg, wrote to Gen. Joe"
Wheeler of Virginia, asking him to go
to Pittsburg and lecture before them.
A goOdly sum was named as the fee
he should receive. The general replied
Immediately and cordially, saying
these among other pleasant things: Il
will come and talk to the old boys.
and gladly, and hope you can arrange
an early date 1t must be understood
by all, however, that 1 will not accept
any compensation. do not think it
right for any one even to think of
taking money from the old veterans of
the civil war"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Ours the Finest Lightships.
The vessel at Diamond Shoal, off
Cape Hatteras, has, perhaps attracted
more attention among mariners than
any other because it is an American
invention, and is said to be the only
one of its kind in the world. 1t shoots
a steady geyser of flame, like search
light, straight up into the heavens.
The effect on a dark night is very
weird.
Uncle Sam gets his lightships by
contract, just as he does his battle
ships. Some of them have been built
by the Cramps in Philadelphia, and
some by the old Nixon yards, which
fell into the hands of the shipping
trust 1t is an essential thing that
they be strongly and comfortably
built. A crew on a Hghtship headed
to a gale and tugging away at her
anchors may not have as much fun
as on free vessel scudding before
the wind, but they get a greater
amount and variety of motion, and
they like to know that there are
sound timbers under them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Observation-Disclosures
Lonely Lightship Sailors
,aN..s--aA-~aA..f
Especial Correspondence.)

1t is only when a passing steamer
brings news that some poor fellow is
very i'll on a hghtship twenty miles
from the coast, and the weather is too
rough for a relief tender to get him
ashore, that the public hears anything
about these sailors who never go to
sea, but spend their lives in anchored
ships, warning other mariners from
danger. They are scattered all along
the Atlantic coast from the New
Brunswick boundary in Maine to Key
West
1t is a dreary and lonesome exist
ence at best, life aboard a lightship;
within sight and almost within hear
ing of coast that teens with life and
human interest. where something i'm
portant is happening almost every
hour of every day, and to be as ignor-
ant of it for days at time as though
you were living on the moon; to be
shut out from sight of the coast for
days at a time by an impenetrable fog.
and to hear no sound but the mournful
bleat of the horn that conveys no mes
sage but that of imminent danger; to
keep long, silent watches in the bitter
winter nights, and realize that not
only your own safety and that if your
shipmates on the lightship depends on
your vigilance, but the lives of scores,
possibly hundreds, of others going
down to the sea in ships whom you
never saw and never expect to see
Twenty or twenty-one days of this
each month, then ten days ashore if
the weather will permit-that is the
life of the coast guardsman on a light
ship.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Japanese a. Scientists.

mo eastern nation is more strong
~ represented than are the japanese
In the En~lish annals of science
says the London Lancet. They pos.
sess an undoubtedly strong faculty
for original research, and they com
bine this faculty with a sharp-sight.
edness as to the possibility of the
practical application of the fruits of
research The Japanese chemist
unites the power of originality of the
English chemist and the practical In
tuition of the German. There are
several distinguished Japanese chem
rs who are fellows of the English
Chemical society, who were elected
to their fellowship on account of their
contributions to original science"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

pendent on contemporaneous 1itera-
ture they take out with them, or
which is sent them by friends when
ever tender goes out In winter this
is usually once a month Five days
before it is time for shore-leave some
of the men are scarcely on speaking
terms.
Queer ideas of humor these light
ship men have in telling stories about
themselves and their work to landlub-
bers. In speaking of the ''close
shaves they sometimes have from col
lision with passing vessels and steam
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
ILLINOIS.

bronze badge consisting of a pin, q
square shield and disk. The latter
bears in relief busts of Lincoln, Grant
and Logan Upon the reverse is a rep
resentatiOn of the little bronze but
ton" surrounded by wreath of laurel
The shield bears the inscription, de
partment No. 1, G. A R., Organized
April 1, 1866 Illinois, The pin shows
an eagle holding in his beak a scroll
inscribed State Sovereignty. National
Union.'' The three parts of the badge
are Joined by links of bronze.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE T(
WOMAN.

Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham. She will understand
your case perfectly and will treat
you with Kindness. Her advice
Is free, and the address is Lynn,
Mass. No woman ever regretted
having written her, and she has
helped thousands.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Temple of serpents.

The small town of Werda, in Da-
honey, is celebrated for it's temple
Of serpents. long building in which
the priests keep upwards of LOCO ser.
penis of all sizes, which they feed with
birds and frogs brought to them ~
~farines bv the natives
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

under their own steam when the
anchor cable breaks. as it did with
the Fire Island lightship last winter,
much of the danger and discomfort
formerly attached to the service is
removed.
On the outside lightships, like the
Fire Island, the Sandy Hook and the
Scotland, there are crews of fourteen
men-the captain, mate, engineer and
assistant, three firemen, six able sea-
men and a cook. The cooks on these
ships are usually Scandinavians. They
prefer such jobs rather than going to
sea because the work is easier, the pay
is better, and since the government
provides them with rations they can
save money. Having no family ties
in the western hemisphere, the lone
someness of the life does not weigh
heavily on them. The captain of
ilightship gets $1,000 a year, the mate
1920, the chief engineer $500, his as
sistant $3.50, firemen $40 a month,
sailors $50 a month and the cook $35
a month
For the officers mess the govern
ment allows each man 81 a day ra-
tons, and for the crews mess forty
nve cents day. The men can COM
mute what they please to the extent
or their allowance, but they must not
exceed it. If sailor wants to COM
mute a porterhouse steak one day and
go hungry the next he can do it. But
the supplies sent out from Staten
Island usually consist of the regular
ships stores-beef, pork, GOLDFISH. ba-
con, ham and molasses-and expert
ence proves that, eat as heartily as
they may, the men never consume the
full allowance coming to them.
Every man must furnish his own
tobacco. Uncle Sam simply gives him
permission to smoke aboard ship. and
the souls OF the men are constantly
disturbed by agitators who want to
take away even that comfort LIQUORS
the man on the lightship must do
without, except when the captain
gives him some from the medicine
chest Jack af1oat on the raging son
may have his daily allowance of rum
out JACK anchored in lightship gets
none es.S
Lonely Ire on Lightship.
me sailors say that before they
nave been ten days on a shift thew
are bored to death of one anotber,s
company For five days or so at tbe
start they play checkers and chess !
and nave an occasional game of cards
Inat soon pals. Then thew SMOKE
and read But Uncle Sam changes ~.
hprar1es on his lightships only once .
year and the men soon becon,. -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Something Like a Beacon,

A lighthouse shortly to be in opera
ton on Lennard island, on the west
coast of Vancouver island, will be the
most powerful in America, being Of
750, 00Os candle power and visible for
twenty-five miles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Value of Sense of Humor.
OF all the charms, both intellectual
and physical, which the great Creator
has bestowed upon womankind. surely
the gift of laughter is the most to be
Observation-Disclosures.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Fruitful Soil.

The soil of Cuba is extremely fruit,
full. Cabbages there are SO large that
heads weighing 20 pounds each are
common. All vegetables do well. Rad.
ishes may be eaten from fourteen to
eighteen days after sowing, lettuce
five weeks after sowing, white corn
produces three crops per year. Sweet
potatoes grow all the year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Service Less Dangerous Now.

Service Less Dangerous Now.
Most of the men who serve on light
ships are married, and the majority of
them are Americans. In making ap-
pointments the law says that prefer
ence must be given to men who have
been honorably discharged from the
United States navy. Since the gov
eminent began to build f1ush-deck
lightships that ride the water like
duck, and which can come ashore
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
On Fredericksbura Committee

Commander-in-Chief Wilmon w
Blackmar of the Grand Army of the
Republic has appointed Comrade John
McElroy of Washington, D. c., chair
man of the Fredericksburg battlefield
committee, vice Comrade Edgar Allan
deceased.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Builds Many Liners.

The Hamburg-American line has no
fewer than fifteen new liners in course
Of construction or completion, amount
ing to the enormous figure Of 1880
new tonnage They bring up the deet
Of the company to 141 vessels
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Oldest Alcoholic Beverage.

Next to grape wine, it is believed
that japanese sake, or rice wine, is
the oldest alcoholic beverage known
to man, its use in Japan dating back
over two thousand years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Give Base Coin to Church.
Dowlais (Seotland) Nonconformfsts
are getting rid of their base coin by
putting it in the collection of the local
Free Church council. This indictment
is made by the councils treasurer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

It's cowardly to strike a boy smaller
than yourself, unless you are a parent
or teacher, and have a big stick.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Georgia Climate.

Great thing-this Georgia climate"
says q Billville exchange. Even in
winter we never have enough snow to
bury our best enemies!
Constitution.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

White Island, Isle of Shoals.
Dangerous Spot on New Hampshire
CoaSt-)
ers, they never fail to mention a West
Indiaman who ran so close that the
lookout man dropped on the deck of
the lightship from the bowsprit, Dor
rowed a chew of tobacco and caught
on the end of the jib boom again as
his own craft swept clear. This, with
few variations. is a stock story of
lightship and lighthouse keepers all
over the world. The men at Eddy
stone tell it of a merchantmen that, as
they say, poked her bowsprit through
a window in that sea-swept structure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

The Badge Money Cannot Buy.
Illinois. the birthplace of the Grand
Army of the Republic. has a large
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
Talks Of EFFECT ON
NEXT LEGISLATURE

A Republican legislator seen today
and asked as to his ideas regarding
special session for the consideration Of
financial matters, said:
IL think there should be special
session. Perhaps people who are
against such proposition have not
stopped to think what the effect OF a
failure to call such session will have
on the next Legislature. No one can
say Just now who will win out. There
Is possibility Of Home Rule victory
such as there was In the first Legisla-
ture under the Territory. In such an
event, do you think that the Govern.
ment will not come In for censure II a
special session is not called? Most
certainly IL will and there will be no
| harmony between the executive and
the legislative branches, which will
certainly result disastrously for the
Territory.
"On the other hand, II special SEES.
sion Is called, the Executive willie be
credited with proceeding along lawful
lines and will be- upheld by no matter
what party is in power.
"My theory is this: that as long as
there is a question as to the legality
of the action of the Executive in the
matter of appropriation bills, 1t would
be best to adopt method about which
there can be absolutely no doubt. This
is the calling of the Legislature In spe
cial session, and think that II you ash
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
A SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was given in honor
OF Frank Boyer's birthday at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Menaugh, corner Of
Alspai and Beretania streets, a week
ago Monday night. There were twen-
~ couples present. The evening was
spent In dancing, singing and other
pleasant forms of entertainment. A
delightful supper was served and at
midnight, the party broke up. Among
those present were the following: Mr..
land Mrs. Simerson, the Misses Zeig.
Yer, Miss Tuck, Miss Oss, Miss I. Will
liams, Miss f. McLain, Miss H. He'll
bron. and Messrs. VIM. Hebron Jr..
r. Hebron. Harry Tuck, Vonderhui.
zen (2), Albert Williams, Jack Schaef.
er, Samuel Schaefer, Barnes and Mel.
son.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.

For Maui, Kona and Kau ports, pei
stmr. Mauna Loa, March S.-F. Gou
yea, Alfred Gouvea, Lizzie Kakai, Mrs
Hoopulaau, c. V. Sturteyant, ]. s.
Emerson. W. r. Rawiins and wife
Mrs. W. II. Cornwell, Mrs. II. X. Ano
hu, Mrs. Gouvea, G. H. Robertson, f.
F. Bishop, c. II. Cooke, Mr.. Judd, J.
l.. Cornwell, w. Wolters, Mrs. ID. X.
Bent, H. T. Ramsay, J. J. Smiddy
Miss A. Beard, Mrs. A. NJ. Cederlof
G. Hedeman and wife. T. II. de Veer
A. Haheberg, l.. J. Warren, ]. NJ
Levy, Mrs. r. r. Hartman, Mrs. Con
nell, Lee Lung, Ho Choon, ]. W
Springston, Miss ]. NJ. Mcmillan, d
G. Ellison and wife, W. W. Brunei
and family, w. H. Funston, wife ant
daughter; Frank Semple, wife ant
daughter; Miss Klappenbaum.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
TALKING, HULA DANCING.

Since the final knocking out Of the
proposed exhibit from Htwaii at the
ST. Louis Exposition, there has been
al manner of talk in the city about
sending hula dances and other such
things to the Fair. Naturally, those
who are looking toward Hawaii's good
reputation are doing all in their power
TO discourage those who are talking
such proposition, their argument be
ing that better absolutely nothing at
the Fair than such show. The only
argument adduced by the other side
is that there Is money in it,.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
KINAu SAILS TOMORROW.

The steamer Kinau is at present
having a new connecting road put in
the place OF the one which broke while
off the Hilo coast last week. She will
sail for Hilo direct, some time tomor-
row afternoon. The steamer Helene,
sailing tomorrow at p. m, will go to
the ports usually touched by the Kinau
In addition to her own run, She will
take mail and passengers for Lahaina
and Maaleea and freight, ETC., for Ma
kena. Kawaihae, Mahukona, Paauhau
/ Kukaiau, Laupahoehoe, Papaaloa and
!. Hllo,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
MQNTANQS ARE SUED

John II. Schnack, the real estate
agent, yesterday filed suit in assump-
sit VS.. Mary J. Montana and Andres
A. Montana. The plaintiff alleges that
On November q, 1900, the defendants
promised him that II he would secure
purchaser for certain premises at
Manoa they would pay him a commits
sion of per cent, to-wit, the sum Of
$3.50. Further, that plaintiff did
secure a purchaser for the premises,
namely William G. Achi, and the de-
PENDANTS thereupon conveyed the prem
Uses by deed to Achi. That thereafter
the plaintiff demanded the sum Of
$3.50 but the defendants have not paid
same nor any part thereof.
The plaintiff claims damages against
the defendants in the sum of $3.50.
with interest, attorneys fees and costs.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
BY AUTHORITY
SEALED TENDERS,

Sealed Tenders will be received by
the Superintendent Of Public Works
until ~ m. Of Wednesday, March Goth.
1904, for the erection of Steel Con.
crete Bridge. Waikiki Road NEAR the
Park, Honolulu, T. H.
Plans and specifications on file iu
the office of the Asst. Supt. of Public
Works. The Superintendent reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Proposals to be endorsed on envel
ope, TENDERS for Waikiki Bridge"
c. 8. HOLLOWAY,
Superintendent OF Public Works.
March Z, 1904. 270S.3
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
DEPARTED.

Monday, March Z.
U. S. A. T. Thomas, for San Fran
cisco.
Stmr. Lehua, Napala, for Molokai
ports.
Stmr Ke Au Hou, Tullett, for Ka-
paa, Anahola, Kilauea, Kalihiwai and
Hanalei.
Case schr. Eclipse, Gahan, for Ana
hola.
Tuesday, March s.
Stmr. Mauna Loa, Simerson, for La
haina, Maalaea, Kona and Kau ports
at ~ m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
Auction Sale
Or
DELINQUENT STOCKS
ON SATURDAY, MARCH u,
AT 70 O'CLOCK NOON.

At my salesroSm, s57 Kaahumanu st..
Honolulu, wifi sell At Public Auction.
by order Of the Treasurer, Mr.. r. H.
Trent. the following certificates Of
stock in the lnter-Island Telegraph Co..
Ltd. unless the delinquent assess
ments, with interest thereon and adver.
Using expenses is paid on or before the
day and hour Of sale:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
: PASSENGERS BOOKED.

For Maui ports, per stmr. Claudine,
March 81. b. Castle, G. Schuman,
C. ID. Lufkin, r. p. Chaplin, 8. A. D..
Jones, Miss Mabel Gee, C. w. Ashford.
Hugh Robertson, +. 8. NJ; F. H. Jor.
dan, Tan Young, ]. M. Vivas, Rev. o.
p. Emerson, o. NJ. Atwood.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
70 SEiL TODAY.

Stmr. Claudine, Parker, for Maui
ports, at p. m.
Stmr. w. G. Hall, Thompson, for
Kauai ports, at p. m.
Stmr. Kauai. Bruhn, for Waimea, at
. p. m. t.
Stmr. Noeau, Petersen, for Honolua.
Kaanapali, Lahaina, MAIZENA,, Honokan
and Khkuihaele, at 5 p. m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

Mississippi Day at the, Worlds Fair
will be July 7. The date is the ami
versary of the meeting of the first con-
stituticnal convention which paved the
way for the entrance Of Mississippi In
to the Union.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

Weather Bureau, Punahou, March s.
- Temperature Morning minimum.
6S; midday maximum, rs.
Barometer at Q O. m. 29.9S, falling.
Rainfall, 90.
Absolute moisture at Q a. m, 7.5 grs.
per cubic foot.
Humidity at . a. m. IS per cent.
Wind. light southerly airs; weather
fair to cloudy.
X. c. LYDECKER.
Territorial Meteorologist.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

The Southern Normal University Of
Huntington, Tenn, will send seventy
i've cadets to the WORLDS Fair to camp
from June q to July 6'inclusive. +
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

Last quarter Of moon on Tuesday,
Sth.
Tides from the United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey Tables.
The tides at Kahului and Hilo occur
about an hour earlier than at Ho.
nolulu.
Hawaiian Standard Time Is lob 30m
slower tnan Greenwich time, being
that of the meridian Of 1870. The
time whistle blows at $50 p. m, which
is the same as Greenwich, Oh ON.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

Portugal will make fine exhibit of
wines, oils and cork at the Worlds
Fair.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
NEW :. TO-DAY
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
BENSON, SMITH & CO., LTD.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of Benson, Smith & Co., Ltd,
held at the office Of the corporation,
March I'd, 1904, the following officers
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

Fine Job Printing at the Bulletin
office.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. z. w. Groves signature
Is on each box: rs cents.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-03-08

through the r.e Is an old song
but we have an old whiskey
called