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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

y The haze of the semi-tropics was
everywhere, blending the gorgeous
tints of hills and valleys in its elusive
veil. There were tears in the Mex1-
cans eyes as he sang to his tinkl1ng
guitar, and his notes were laden With
grief. He looked up from beneath his
sombrero, his black eyes showing the
clear white beneath.
What's the matter?" came in for
eign voice, and he glanced up to see
the American miner looking down on
him. There was something unpleas-
ant in the Americans eye that held
people alOof and made them speak
with restraint when he was near
Raphael stopped playing, covered his
face with his hands and sobbed aloud
Buck up, friend" the American
cried; then added in Spanish, What's
wrong, anyhow" Raphael grew
caimer looking toward the humble
home where his little brothers and sis
tiers were at play.
"Oh, senor'' he cried in confiding
detection, tbs the beautiful Senorita
Anita. Senior, they have shut her up
and 1 shall never see her any more.
L die of love of her.
No you don't" muttered the Amer
lean, turning away to hide cynical
CLEAN. The dam of RaphaePs grief
was loosened, and the contents of his
soul poured into listening ears. And
this was the tale he told: He loved
the Senorita Anita bewitching
damsel far above him-was dying of
love for her. Many times they had
met on the plaza, and she had glanced
shyly from beneath her mantilla and
smiled at him-yes, he could swear
she smiled. She was beautiful and
good as the Holy Mother. He had had
no glimpse of her since, except from
behind the bars of her window. A4e
could neither eat nor sleep.
The American turned away, while
his lips curled unpleaSantly. Raphael
amused him. He was an exceptional
Spaniard. He had scraped together
kind of education for himself, and was
something of a genius in music. I'm
der more favorable conditions he
might have made a way for himself
in the world.
The cynfcism faded from the Amer
leans eye as he asked where the seno-
rita lived and who her family were.
Anita lay asleep. The moonlight
came through the roses at the window
and all was still. Suddenly, through
the darkness came single sweet
note. The girl sat up to listen. She
pushed back her hair and listened
again. Her eyes shone, her cheeks
flushed and her little heart beat fast.
She stole to the window, holding her
mantil1a close about her chin. Be
meath the orange tree stood a man.
Her heart fiuttered faster, and the hot
southern passion shone in her eyes.
It was the rich Senior Americana.
"Senorita-"
This was going beyond the bounds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

He is a slightly built young man,
somewhat taller than his father. He
is as fond as his father of outdoor
sports, and he has shown that he pos
sesses artistic tastes, which he doubt
less inherits from his grandmother.
the Empress Frederick.
The home life of the Prince was
managed on by no means a luxurious
scale. AS soon as he was able to be-
gin his studies he was obliged to study
constantly. He rose punctually at 6
a. M, summer and winter. At 1870 he
breakfasted with the Empress and his
brothers, and this meal consisted of
tea and bread and butter.
Lessons began at O'Clock. The
course of study was a severe one, and
foreign languages, especially French,
were ground into him. At $3.50 a Sec
ond breakfast was served and then
more lessons, military drill and ex-
ercises followed until L O'Clock, when
luncheon was served.
After luncheon there was a short
time spent in recreation and then
more study. This time science and
music, until O'Clock, when supper
was served. After supper there was
dllOWeu one HOUR lOT ISCT SdIlOu anu
at 7:3O the young Prince went to bed.
The Crown Prince is extremely fond
of music and he learned early to play
the piano. Then each day he had to
take riding lessons. AS soon as he
was able to sit on horse he had a
pony of his own, which he learned to
mount and ride barebacked.
1t was in 1902 that he attracted
much attention through his infatua-
ton for Miss Gladys Deacon. He met
her in England and her beauty SO at
tracted him that he fell deeply in love
with her and was ready to give up his
prospects as heir to the throne in or
der to make her his wife,
He gave her a ring which was an
heirloom When the Emperor heard
of it he sent a messenger to Miss Dea-
con, demanding its return, saying that
the ring was not the property of the
Prince, but was gift of the Empress
Frederick to the German nation. Miss
Deacon, backed by the Duchess OF
Marlborough, Indignantly refused to
part with the ring
The ring, though, was finally re-
turned. Meantime, the Crown Prince
was closely confined to his room, and
his uncle, Prince Henry of Prussia,
was sent to represent Emperor VIII
liam at the coronation of King Ed
ward in his stead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
Swimming the Channel.

Three more swimmers have failed in
their attempt to cross the English
channel This narrow stretch of wa
ter has been fatal to the ambition of a
number of those seeking aquatic lau-
rels. Captain Webb, who was unques-
tionably the greatest long-distance
swimmer that has ever been before
the public, was, we believe, the only
man who successfully fought his way
across the English channel. Before
him many had tried and failed, and
since his great swim dozens have at
tempted to equal his performance, but
have been unable to do so
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
This Topsy-Turvy World.

This Is tOpsy-turvy world. One
man is struggling for justice and an
other Is fleeing from it. One man is
saving to build house and another is
try to sell his for less than it cost"
One man is spending all the money he
can make in taking a girl to an enter
tainment and sending her flowers in
the hope, eventually, of making her
his wife, while his neighbor is speno-
ing the gold he has got to get a di-
vorce- One man escapes all the dis
eases man is heir to and gets killed on
the railway. Another goes everywhere
without being hurt. and dies with
whooping cough Such is life.-Ex-
change
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

for any man who would only love her
enough.
''Senor," she leaned far. out into
the silver night, pulled a rose and
threw it down to him. '-Senor, when?'
He picked up the flower, kissed it
and pressed it to his heart. He was
so coldly, artifcially Mexican. 1t
frightened and attracted her.
Now he answered. Now, Anita !;
will you come with me now?"
The realization came to her like a
shock. Leave her father and mother
Go with this man? To America. Love
and romance were her guiding stars
poor little soul. Yes, she would go.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
CHANGE FOOD
Some Very Fine Results Follow.

Some very Fine Results FOLLOW.
The wrong kind of food will put
the body in such a diseased condition
that no medicines will cure it. There
is no way but to change food. man
in Mo. says:
For 2 years l was troubled so with
my nerves that sometimes was pros
trated and could hardly ever get in
fun month at my work
my stomach, back and head would
throb SO could get no rest at night
except by fits and starts, and always
had distressing pains.
81 was quite certain the trouble
came from my stomach but two ply
zicians could not help me and all the
tonics failed and so finally I turned
to food.
when 1 had studied up on food
and learned what might be expected
from leaving off meat and the regu-
lar food l had been living on, l felt
that a change to Grape-Nuts would be
Just what was required so 1 went to
eating it
From the start 1 got stronger and
better until / was well again and
from that time / haven't used a bit
OF medicine for / haven't needed any.
81 am so much better in every way.
sleep Nsoundly nowadays and am free
f-cm the bad dreams. Indeed this
food has made such a great change
in me that my wife and daughter
have taken it up and we are never
without Grape-Nuts on our table now
adays. 1t is a wonderful sustainer
and we frequently have nothing else
at all but a saucer of Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast or supper" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Good food and good rest. These
are tie tonics that succeed where all
the bottled tonics and drugs fail
Ten days trial of Grape-Nuts will
show one the road to health, strength
and vigor. There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, THE Road to MELVILLE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

Elm two minutes, senor,'' she whis
pered-
A victoria sped away from the
house.
''Senorita," that was the first word
her strange lover had spoken. He
now leaned forward in the darkness
'Serorita, are you afraid?"
His gaze was cold and steady.
''No-o-o, senior. But why are you
$3.50 still? You do not love me?"
Her voice shook.
''Senorita, have loved many beau
tiful ladies. I am-bah!"-he seemed
to be talking to himself-'tired of it
all"
Tired of love" A cold hand
knocked at the door of her heart. The
carriage was on a lonely, white coun-
try road now.
"Senorita, cannot-I-er-well,
you see, 1 cannot marry you-I-"
Holy mother!" the girl cried, cross
ing herself and feeling for her rosary.
You cannot marry me? Then why
did you bring me here?"
''Wait, senorita; do you love me?"
She was dazed by the sudden, prac-
teal question; then she shuddered
and answered: mo, I hate you-I
hate you, senior. Oh, take me back
to my motherS-take me home
Have you ever loved any man
Ever truly loved?" he asked without
needing her.
In her heart arose the vision of a
pair of faithful. gentle eyes that had
sought hers on the plaza, and a form
that bent over the guitar at twilight.
She burst into tears. "Oh, yes" she
moaned- Raphael. dear Raphael"
The carriage stopped. The lover
climbed out, then leaning on the win
dow ledge. he whispered: IF you are
wise, keep STILL"
And she obeyed. The horse stirred
| the coachman dozed, and the time
| grew long. Then the night quiet was
| broken by the twangy voice of the
American, mingled with the soft tones
| of her native tongue. The carriage
door opened and there before her
stood Raphael
| NO" said the American" il you
want to go home I'll take you back
If you want to go with your lover, CO.
| For answer she threw herself into
RaphaeFs arms. and caste and propri
ETY. were forgotten in the bliss of 8
| first kiss of love gratifed-
Here's a purse for you and YOU
| girl, Raphael. Hope you'll like mar
ried life"
| He told the driver to drive to the
| station with the pair, and stood
watching them disappear down the
/ white road. Then he took out cigar
| bit of the end and laughed as he sai(
aloud: Il always thought Miles Stand
| ish was a fool Half my mine gone
too. The fool and his money are soo1
parted Well, it's the only fun II
| ever get out of it"
Then he went down the road toward
the city alone.-San Francisco Call.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
SET HIM TO woRx.
Neat Way in Which Mrs. Delicate Got
the Lawn Trimmed.

the Lawn Trimmed.
Fred, DEAR" said Mrs. Delicate,
Mrs. Neighbor was talking about you
the other day, and she said she
thought you didn't look well.
Do you know, I'm getting to be quite
anxious about you
What are you anxious about, I'd
like to know? Don't 1 eat and sleep
well?" he asked.
We'll, you sleep fairly well, and
your appetite tbs not so bad, but
But what? Am 1 bent and stoop-
shouldered and bald, or what is it you
mean?"
why. dear, 1 thought that possibly
you ought TO get your life insured.
You know we have very little saved
up, and if you were To-
Mary Jane, what on earth are you
talking about? To listen to you one
would think that 1 was in the last
stages of a galloping consumption.
I am as healthy and strong as 1 ever
was in my life. There isn't any sort
Of hard work which l cannot do"
ooh, I'm so glad to hear that, Fred
Mrs Delicate gave a little gasp of joy
and threw her arms around his neck.
I'm SO glad to hear you say you are
well and strong, because the lawn
dreadfully afraid that you were too ill
to run the lawn mower"
Whereupon Mr.. Delicate went out
and shaved the grass in front of the
house.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

education has been one that will fl
her for the station in life she is te
occupy. She is fond of riding an6
driving, and speaks English an6
French perfectly and Russian well.
For a youngster the Crown Prince
has quite lot to shoulder in the way
of names and titles. His full name /.
Frederick William Victor August Ern
est. He holds many military commits
sions. He is a Knight of the Blacl
Eagle, of the Annunizata, of the Or
der of st. Hubert, of the Order of the
Seraphim, of the Spanish Colder
Fleece, and of the Garter
He was born in the Marble Palace
near Potsdam on May 6, 1882, and i.
consequently in his twenty-third year
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
DLC7zEG5 GCzZH

for the marriage, outside of the views
OF the two young people. The match
is a pleasing one to the Emperor be-
cause it will unite the royal families
of Denmark, Great Britain and Ger
many, and through other marriages
those of the Netherlands and Russia.
The Emperor has long desired to bring
these families into closer relations.
The present Duke of Mecklenburg-
iSchwerin, Frederic Francis ~, sue
ceeded to the dukedom in April, 1897,
but being a minor his uncle acted as
guardian until 1901. He married last
June the Princess Alexandra, second
daughter of the Duke of Cumberland.
The sister of the Duchess Ceci1e,
also named Alexandra, married Prince
Christian of Denmark. Prince Chris
tian is the eldest son of Denmark's
Crown Prince, and the Duchess will
eventually be Queen of Denmark if
she lives. PRINCE Carl, a brother of
Prince Christian, married Princess
Maud of Wales.
The mother of the Grand Duke and
the Duchess Cecile was Anastasie, a
daughter of the Grand Duke Michael
of Russia.
1t will be seen that by the marriage
of the Crown Prince and the Duchess
Cecile of Mecklenburg-Schwe the
royal houses of Germany, Denmark
and Great Britain will be closely al
lied. The Duchess is also a niece by
marriage of the Prince Consort of Hol-
land, so that the Netherlands court is
also brought into the alliance.
The Duchess Cecile Augustine Ma
III ic
just few days short of being Is. She
has been brought up very simply and
so far little has been seen of her.
She is a tall, slight girl, and has
light hair and brown eyes. She is not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
An Alum Mountain,

One of the recently discovered nat
ural curiosities of China is an "alum
mountain" 1000 feet in height, and
about ten miles in circumference at
the base. The Chinese quarry the
alum, or masses containing alum, in
large blocks, which are heated in
ovens made for the purpose, and after
wards dissolved in boiling water. The
alum then crystallizes in layers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
X-RaYs Find Pearls.

M. Dubois, of Paris, shows that it is
possible by means of the Roentgen
rays to examine the living oyster with
out in any way injuring it and to as
certain whether or not it contains a
pearl. If it contains only a tiny pearl
the oyster is returned and is allowed
to live until the disease has developed
a large pearl.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
Will Be Quiet Wedding.

Invitations have been issued to q
wedding which will be unique The
parties are Miss Emma Blanche War
den of Harrisburg, Pa, and James W.
Ladd of Bingham Center, Potter coun-
ty. Both are deaf-mutes- Inc At
tendants. who are also mutes, viii be
Miss Belle Wink of Reading, Miss
Helen Nichols of New Bloomfield,
william Jones of Steelton and Frank
Ambush of Reading. Rev. Franklin
=. 8. MfIeau of Williamsport, who VIII
perform the ceremony. is Also q mute
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
Senator PIatt as a Singer.

An original copy of The Freeman's
Glee Book" owned by Senator T. c.
Platt and used by him as member of
the Fremont Glee club in 1856. has
been loaned by the senator to those
having charge of the arrangements
for the semi-centennial celebration of
the birth of the Republican party at
Saratoga, and the singing of the old
songs will be made a feature of the
celebration Senator Plat was quite
a singer in his younger days and often
led the singing at Fremont meetinRz
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

OF the serenading lover, but Anita
leaned out and waited.
.Senorita.'
Senior, 1 am here" whispered the
girl, and then drew back coyly.
Fair one, listen" Then he poured
into her ears a tale of love.
.One," said he, loves the senorita
loves thee unto death-but he can
not marry thee in this country. Will
you leave sunny Mexico and go to
America with your lover-as his
wife?'
She drew back and shivered little,
but the dimples played in hex cheeks.
Anita must love and be loved, and
would make a good. true little wife
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
For Your Perfect Comfort

At ST. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, remember to take
along box or two of ALIENS FOOT
EASE. II powder for Hot, Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Sweating Feet. 10000 testi-
monials of cures. Sold by all Druggists,
CSC. DON'T ACCEPT a SUBSTITUTE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

Every housekeeper should know
that if they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in q pound pack
ages, and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you a
12-oz- package it is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes TO
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
tiers and figures "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01
To Judge Brains by Hair.

Schoolboys with chestnut hair, it is
said, are likely to be more clever than
any others and will generally be found
at the head of the class, and in like
manner girls with fair hair are likely
to be far more studious and bright
than girls with dark hair.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

what might be called pretty, but has
a bright face and a vivid complexion,
and is of sprightly demeanor-
For many years she has lived out
side of Macklenburg-Schwer Her
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-01

Get his face clean, and the average
Ooy is as good looking as the average
girl.
The Washington times., 1904-05-02
SANTE FE MACHINISTS OUT;
READY FOR LONG STRUGGLE

A general strike OF the machinists on
the santa Fe system has been ordered
bv President O'Connell. Of the Interna-
tionai Association Of Machinists, whose
headquarters are in Washington taking
effect at o'clock this morning. Western
time.
The strike will affect directly 5000
members OF the association. and may re-
suit also in bringing out the boiler
makers. blacksmiths, and corewOrkers-
These organizations have already under
consideration the advisability OF con-
Quoting a sympathetic strike.
In fOrccasting the probable extent OF
the strike. President O'Connel said
1900 would be affected. If the differ
prOtracted. The Allied Metal Workers,
Tin and Coppersmith, and Ii4e small
army OF helpers engaged in these trades
are expected TO quit work. There Is at
present no prospect of the transpor-
tatiOn department being crippled. except
indirectly.
Third Vice President J. W. Kendrick,
OF the Santa Re. in charge OF the repair
and construction work, has expressed a
determination TO fight the strike to a
finish He has reputation as a strike
breaker. on the other hand President
OCOnnen. Of the machinists says his
men VIII remain on strike indefinitely
without hardship.
The associatiOn's finances are the
best of all the unions in the country -
he said. this morning. we can carry
the men for any length Of time"
The Washington times., 1904-05-02
BAKERS ARE OUT IN BOSTON;
FEW STRIKES IN STATE

BOSTON, Mass, May 2-That Boston
will not be wholly without bread, pies.
and cake today, because of the strike
of the jOurneymen bakers, was demon
started yesterday when more than sew
enty OF the smaller master bakers sign
ed the agreement of the union. The
men in the employ Of these continued at
work with the sanction of the union.
Altogether about 800 Journeymen bakers
did not strike last night. About 1,OO0.
however, are out.
May Day passed without any serious
labor disturbances at any points In New
England, except among some of the
bakers, principally in this city. Lynn,
Brockton, New Bedford, and Cambridge.
Not for many years has the labor situa-
ton been so peaceful
Forty-five plumbers will leave their
work at Maiden today. About one
hundred piano movers struck here this
morning. and some Hebrew painters re-
fused to go TO work here.
IN Cambridge, Somelville, Hyde Park,
ana Waltham. the union painters went
or strike but the strike Will not be
general.
Market and Commission House Team
tsers' Union, No 63l. last night voted not
70 strike today. as a conference hal
been arranged with a committee OF inc
employing market teamsters' organizd-
ton. at which it Is hoped a settlement
can be effected.
The Washington times., 1904-05-02
JapS May Gain Little
Crossing YaLu River

LONDON, May 2.-There Is little ex-
preston given today in official or semi
off ial circles regarding the relative
value of the Japanese victory on the
Yal2 River yesterday.
Few care to express themselves either
one way or the other until further de-
tails are at hand. Military experts have
long been Of the opinion that the Japan
ese would have no great difficulty in
crossing the Yalu.
Then. too. the fact that the Russians
did not send any large re-enfOrcements
TO aid their troops when the lighting be-
gan on April 26. which could easily have
been done, along the Lao Yang road,
seems to indicate that they thought the
japanese would gain but little by cross
ing the river.
The Russian plan of campaign con-
templates fighting this stage of the war
in western Manchuria and they have
undoubtedly taken into consideration
the contingency of the Japanese cross
ing the stream, and may now be expect
ed TO fight on the defensive.
The Washington times., 1904-05-02

The country surrounding the point
where the Russians have taken their
stand is mountainous. and peculiarly
well adapted for defensive work, as was
the topography cf the battle area IN
South Africa.
The present objective of the Jap
anese is probably Lao Yang. from
which place. should they succeed in re-
pulsing the Russians. a blow might
easily be struck at Port Arthur from
the rear
At LiaO-Yang the japanese would also
be in good position TO cut the railway
to Mukden.
The invaders. however. viii be com
PEELED not only TO fight every mile OF
their way to Lao Yang. but viii also be
compelled 10 use large numbers of
troops TO guard the line OF cOmmunica-
tion back 10 the Yalu.
The greatest danger 10 the japanese
Is that they Will be caught IN sudden
enveloping movement by the Russians
who from the surrounding mountain
ranges. may be expected 10 try and an
initiate the Japanese columns march,
ing toward western Manchuria-