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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Green Diamonds Are Seen.

Considerable interest, writes a cor
respondent, has been aroused in Jo-
hannesburg by the discovery on a
mining property at Klerksdorp of q
green diamond of about three-quarters
of a carat. The gem had slipped into
a crevice in the iron plates of the
crushing mill, and was found during
the dismantling of the mill to make
room for a new stamp battery.
In 1893 over seventy similarly col
ored diamonds were found upon the
same property. They had all slipped
between the dies and escaped de-
struction. It is conjectured that
many other green stones got crushed
out of existence.
For the first time since the date
the Klerksdorp G. and D. Company
intends to resume operations on this
particular ground, and the prospects
of unearthing more of these green
gems are being eagerly watched from
the Rand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
eRlEvED HIM TO PAY TWICE.

How Two Dollars Spoiled an After.
noon for Russell Sage.
Russell Sage seldom takes any amuse-
ment. His pleasure is working and
gathering in the gold eagles. Yet
Uncle Russell not only had to pay for
tickets for an entertainment, but he
had to pay the second time.
A few years ago Miss Helen Gould
gave lawn fete at Lynhurst on Hud-
son for the benefit of the navy branch
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton. The tickets of admission were
81 each. Mr. and Mrs. Sage are close
friends of Miss Gould, and she often
entertains them. Mr.. Sage bought
two tickets.
On the afternoon of the lawn fete
he and Mrs. Sage left New York for
Irvington, and thence went to Miss
Gould's by stage. Miss Gould's orders
were that no one should be admitted
to the grounds without a ticket. The
police were on hand to enforce this
command.
The stage that Mr.. and Mrs. Sage
came in was full of people. Tickets
were demanded, and every one showed
his excepting Mr. Sage. He fumbled
around in all his pockets, and kept the
stage and its occupants waiting for
about five minutes.
Finally he said: 'I'm Russell Sage.
bought two tickets, but I have for
gotten to bring them"
The ticket man replied: Miss
Gould's order is that every one must
have a ticket. You are blocking the
way; so please give me 81 or stay
out"
Mr. Sage reached down deep and
brought out two old dollar bills and
handed them to the ticket man, heav-
ing a heavy sigh. The saddest part OF
the story was that Mr.. Sage found the
two missing tickets after he was in
the grounds. ss4-~}e
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Countess to the Rescue.

The Countess Cassini at the bazaar
that she recently held in Washington
for the benefit of the Russian Red
Cross was conversing with the rather
elderly wife of a Senator when a third
lady drew near.
How do you do, Countess? Mrs
Blank, how do you dog" said the third
lady. And then she added, in a spite
full tone: You look older to-day than
usual, Mrs. Blank"
Poor Mrs. Blank blushed, but the
Russian Countess came to her rescue
gallantly.
"well," she said, laughing, why
shouldn't shef She is older to-day
than she ever was before in her life
Denver Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

But it happened that Fred was not
drowned. He presently reappeared,
standing in about four feet of water.
Nevertheless, Malarack Hartford, who,
from the shore, had witnessed the lat
ter part of the incident, jumped into
somebody's boat and pulled frantical-
ly for the scene of the disturbance
He first made sure than Penelope was
not hurt, and then rowed over to
Fred, who was busily engaged in WHIP
ing the water from his face and ours
ing himself heartily.
TOO bad, old man." said Malarack
Jump into the boat and I'll take you
to Penelope"
NO. said Fred, I'm too-wet. You
take her ashore, old chap, and I'll
be everlastingly obliged to you. I'll
take your boat"
Malarack was not at all reluctant
to make the change, and soon had
Penelope on terra firma.
do let us walk under the trees"
said Penelope. so much has hap
pened to me to-day that my nerves
are quite on edge
Malarack assented. As they stroIled
along, Malarack suddenly turned and
said:
Penelope, there is something ]
have wanted to say to you for a long
while +"
waltz cried Penelope, with sud
den decision "Sit down ON that
bench"
Malarack stared at her curiously
and complied.
~You won't tan on. win your" asked
Penelope.
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Penelope gazed at Bob with stunned
horror and surprise.
"You-you are not having a fit. are
you. Bob?" she asked TREMENDOUSLY
Some careless damn fool" sput-
tered Bob.
BEG pardoni" exclaimed Fred
Chase, another of the Devoted Circle,
suddenly coming into view, with a
pair of oars over his shoulder. "Pene-
lope, I'm ashamed of you. 1 didn't
| think You would tolerate profanity
even from Bob" he tackled on with
good-natuTed sarcasm.
Bob glared at him, and, without a
word to either of them, stalked away.
whats the rip with Bob?" asked
Fred. He looks out of Sorts
HE feels a little tired" she said
Grily. ''Is it nice rowing?" she added
quickly, anxious to divert his atten-
ton from poor Bob.
at is if you have paraso1 ami are
prepared to lie quite STILL" he said.
Come and try it, anyway"
AS she sank down on the boat cush-
ions, she gave little sigh. ri sup
pose he couldn't have gone on after
that" she murmured half loud.
81 was thinking how handsome you
look in that hat she replied calmly.
Thanks" said Fred. 1.-THE same to
you and many of them"
You don't talk connectedly, Fred
commented Penelope.
How could IT, suddenly burst out
Fred, with you so near me? Pene'
lops, dear, 1 want wife"
Hes original, at any rate" thought
Penelope.
"And you, darling, ever since that
day"
Look where you're going, F-ed!'
shrieked Penelope.
1t was too late. The boat crashed
into a rock that stood half out of the
water. The boat stopped. Fred didn't
He kept on going and landed on his
back several feet the other side of the
rock.
Erred. oh, Fred, are you drowned? p
cried Penelope.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
pleased With the Prospect.

Sheriff Dienst of Labette county re-
Gently took Rastus Rose. a photog-
rapher, to the insane asylum at Osa-
watomie Mr. Rose was pleased with
much that he saw along the road. He
continually regretted the absence of
his camera, which prevented him from
preserving the beautiful landscapes
through which the train was passing.
Arriving at Osawatomie, he was en-
raptured with the gardens and shrub.
berry surrounding the asylum You
like 1t, do your" asked the sheriff
Like it! Like it," exclaimed the
prisoner. why. If I'd known it va
like this, I'd have gone crazy . yeaz
aGo.-KAnsas Citv Journal
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81 think I'll get married." said Pene-
.lope to herself, as she sat in a quiet
corner ON the veranda of the Seaside
hotel.
Penelope was young and pretty. No
Ievel-headed person would ever have
thought of making an assertion that,
by any possibility, could be construed
as contradictory to such plausible
facts. And every man at the hotel
was heels over head in love with her.
After having reached this important
matrimonial decision, she charged
along the piazza, SO wrapt in her cogi-
tations that at a sharp turn she
bumped, with considerable violence,
into Tom Hathaway.
"Ohi" she gasped, 81 beg your par
don't L"
"You can't have it," interrupted
Tom. There's no reason why 1
should give it to you. 1t was delight
full"
tom Hathaway, aren't you asram-
ed
Not at ALL said Tom. Lets play
Igolf.'
"But it's SO hot" protested Pene-.
lope. Even the caddies are asleep"
Never mind" said Tom Then
well have the links all to ourselves.
Come along"
Tom was on his knees, making her
tee, when it happened. Penelope
stood close by him. Suddenly he
seized her hand.
Penelope, dearest, for long time
i have wanted to tell you something.
1 want to say" Che fervently kissed
her hand) that T.
''Oh, Toni" screamed Penelope.
Whatever is the matter?"
Tom had jumped to his feet and
was wildly grabbing at his mouth and
choking He had planted a passion
ate kiss On a wad of damp sand that,
in his excitement, he had pressed in
to her hand.
Hello, what's up?" and Bob Ham
flton, who had heard Penelope scream,
came running out of the club house.
tt guess Tom has some sand in
his mouth" said Penelope.
Good said Bob; its good for his
digestion. But how on earth"
He stopped short Neither of his
listeners was in a condition to utter
an Ineligible answer. Tom made
a break for the pump, and Penelope
was sitting on the ground, sobb1ng
with laughter.
what in heavens name is the mat
ter with Tom?" asked Bob, after she
had in a measure recovered her COM
posture.
He just had an accident" she re-
piled.
ooh, all right said Bob. eff you
don't want to tell. don't want to
know. Let's take a walk
They promenaded lazily until they
came upon a secluded bench. they
sat and chatted, and his arm crept to-
ward her waist, much to the conster-
nation of an old gardener, who unob-
served behind them was sprinkling the
lawn with a hose.
There is something / have long
wanted to say to you," began Bob.
"Oh, dear!" sighed Penelope to her
self. They all begin the same way
81 want to tell you secret, dar
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Comfortable earb for Church.

Comfortable Garb for Church.
Rev. Clarence T. Wilson OF St
Luke,s Methodist Episcopal church,
Newark, N J., recently invited the
members of his flock to come to
church dressed comfortably. even II
they had to come hatless and coatiess-
Last Sunday a great many acted on
his advice, it being a very warm day.
There is no good reason why per
sons should be intentionally dressed
while attending services" said MI.
Wilson. Come to my church In any
decent but comfortable attire In
stead of going into the house ana
dressfug for church, just walk from
your porch In your comfortable &nso
and come here
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

Coming MiIIionaires at Work.
In order to prepare himself for a
responsible position in the railroad
world Kingdom, eldest son Of George
]. Gould, has appeared before the col
lege entrance examination board at
Columbia university to try for admis-
sion to the school of mines next Sep
TENDER. He took the preliminary ex-
aminatfons a year ago, passing with
a high rating. He will take the course
in mechanical engineering, which in
cludes the study of machinery, me-
chanics, steam, electricity, the con-
struction of dynamos and motors. In
dustrial chemistry and the testing Of
materials Jay, the second son Of the
railroad magnate, VIII study law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

or the diving bell. 1t can be supplied
with air from the surface, but this
Is not the usual method. As soon AZ
the cage rests IN the water its weight
of six tons becomes less than zero
for the air inside keeps it afoat-
A heavy weight is attached to the
bottom, which carries the cage stead
fly downward as rapidly as the cable
by which it is attached to the scow
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Horse Went Home to Die.

Allen Gilmore of West Glover, VT,
found that one of his horses was
sick. He turned the animal loose
on his lawn and went for a veterin-
airy. When he returned the horse
was nowhere to be seen and later
he was found dead before the stable
door of ]. G. Ca1derwood. Mr.. Calder
wood sold the horse to Mr.. Gilmore
three years ago and the sick animal
had covered full two miles that he
might die at his old home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Silver Watch Averted Lightning.

Silver Watch Averted Lightning.
To a silver watch which he carried
in his pocket during lightning storm
the other day Napoleon Dutil, truck
man, living at Lewiston, Maine, owes
his life. The electric bolt struck the
watch, leaving a dent in it's edge and
smashing the crystal. Under the
watch the flesh was badly burned in
a circle.
Keys and a key chain which Mr..
Dutil had in his pockets when the bolt
struck him were destroyed. No one
has been able to find even a link of
the chain.
Dutil, his son, aged fifteen, and a
son of Isaac Leclair were in a barn
when the lightning struck, knocking
the three from their chairs. Young
Leclair's feet were badly burned and
the Dutil boy was unconscious for
some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Fire in Darktown.

An old member of the fire depart
ment was talking about some of the
big fires he had fought in his day and
he remarked:
"But the most interesting fire is al
ways a blaze in Darktown. If you
want to see a lot of excited people
you just ought to get into the midst
OF small conf1agratfon in Darktown
at night. The negroes begin to empty
houses of their contents for blocks
around. That is fun enough, but the
real fun commences when they try
to get their goods back into their
Ii uses, for it is a sort of grab game.
everybody taking everything they can
get hold of. I'll bet that after fire
in Darktown there isn't a house in
the neighborhood of the blaze that
w&s furnished like it was before the
fre."-Atlanta Constitution.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

Heavy Load for Locomotive.
The heaviest train load ever hauled
by one locomotive was one of the
efghty-four loaded cars, weighing In
the aggregate 4,7s7 tons. which was
hauled a distance of sixty-three miles
at the rate OF thirteen miles an hour.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Had Adventure in Plenty.

While two young men were returning
from fishing trip at Benningt VT.
the other evening they came suddenly
upon a large bear in the middle of
their path through the woods. Both
men were unarmed and fled deep into
the forest. Later as they were skirt
ing the locality occupied by the bear
they ran across a wildcat whose pres
ence served to further accelerate
their speed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

ling" he said, approaching near to her
lips than her ear.
The poor gardener was so perturbed
at Bob's words and actions that he
nervously dropped the hose.
Bob opened his mouth to make the
rest of his declaration, and was as
founded 20 receive in it an inch stream
OF water. Gasping and spluttering. he
struggled to his feet In mad conster-
natien. The gardener clutched the Of
tending hsse and disappeared
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30

bottom. For years at different times
divers tried to recover the cargo.
but failed. The sixth one who went
down became fouled in the wreck and
lost his life. Then Capt. Smith be-
came interested and built his steel
cage.
He went down and successfully re-
moved the cargo after it had lain be-
meath the water for thirty years.
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TILE Odd
CADEllNEzl



Take up the green mans burden,
Stand forth and do your best
To rfpen him a little.
So he can do the rest
He Is not altogether
Beyond assistance yet.
And promptneSs still may save nm
From many q trap and net
Take mp the green mans burden
And let him kf.Sw that he
Can't monkey down in Wall street
With great impunity:
Strive earnestly to teach him
That 1t is scarcely meet
For lambs, yet young and risky.
To butt into the street
Take up the green mans burden,
Show him that bonds and stocks
And lightning rods and gold bricks
Are filled with painful shocks;
Teach him the bunko steerers
Are hot upon his trail
To catch the gufleless lobster.
By interview or mail.
Take up the green mans burden,
Awake him from his dream
That woman's wiles and witching
Are always what they seem.
Restrain his fevered fancies,
Lead him away to cool,
Before the maids and matronS
Have turned him out a fool.
Take up the green mans burden.
Show him the devious ways
The wide world is pursuing
To make needed raise;
Persuade him, curse him, kick him,
Do anything you dare.
To make the green mans burden
Less hard for him to bear.
New York Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-07-30
Poisoned by Postage Stamps.


At last someone has been poisoned
licking postage stamps. woman in
Norfolk, Conn, cut her tongue with
postage stamp, was poisoned and had
to have Part OF her tongue removed
and nav has an impediment in r
speech
The state herald., 1904-11-18
NEW RAILROAD FOR AOlYoEt.

SPECIAL Dispatch TO tho Omaha World.
Herald.
Denver, Colo. Nov. IL Articles Of 10
corporation wore iilsd today in the Office
Of the secretary Of state Of Wyoming Of
che Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and
idaho railway. tho capitalization OF
which 10 sio,000.ooo The articles were
alsd by Il. s. Chenowsth, Moore Bros.,
Herman kaha aud John d. Mitchell Of
Kansas City, the latter beng the a,tor.
asy for the company.
Speaking Of tho purpose Of tho com
papy, Mr.. Mitchell sa,s: at Ia the in.
eention 10 build standard gauge rail
way from Colby. Kana., to Dolce City
idaho, crossing the Burlington railroad
n ". Francis, Kas., and Holyokc. Colo,
and the Uuion Pacific NJ Crook, Colo,
and st Sidney, Nsb The contemplated
route from Sidney will be via ffeepor,
and Gsnns on the North Platte river,
thence along tho fertile valley Of ibe
Mitchell 10 Fort Leonard. taking In thu
tuos, valuable GOAL lands 10 Wyoming,
acro-s the counties ~ Albany. Caribou
s.a.trstsf. Natfona. tt.mopt, AM Uhi.
The state herald., 1904-11-18

Ia to the Idaho line. thence southeastern.
ly to Boise. The estimated length OF
the road is l,084 mitea, of which over 40
will be IN Wyoming.
Mr.. Mitchell states the enterprise Is
backed by strong financial interests in
New England apd Chicago and that 1t ia
independent Of any existing railroal com.
pany. Well known railroad authorities
state that the Rock Island railroad will
be the builder Of this new line. A pre-.
liminary survey for line has already
been p.Rde and actual work will be let
ns soon as specifications can be drawn
and contract let The line will penetrate
the richest section Of Wyoming and that
in which some Of the states the grandest
scenery exists. In addition to affording
an outlet 70. vast stock raising interests
vast fields OF oil will be passed through
The richest IRON beds OF the Rocky
Mountain section will be tapped in
Sweetwater and Fremont counties apd
the road will pass close to the gold fields
surrounding Atlantic City and South
Pass IN Fremont county.
L,nder will be given au outlet for the
first time, rs will tho northern part ol
Albany, Northern Sweetwater, all oi
Freemont and Northern Unita county
--Omahs World Herald.
The state herald., 1904-11-18

The Denver Post his figured out II
sensational political deal that il imagines
is TO b, carried out by the republican
and democratic bosses OF Denver.
Alva Adams is to receive the certiti.
cate OF election as governor and the
democratic county officials are to be de-
clarei elected.
The republicans are tn he given con
troll Of both branches ST the legislature
and GeorHeS iiger. the republican can
didate for district attorney, is to lac de-
cIared elected. Asa part Of tns deal
the eight hour bill and the initiative and
referendum ar. to he killed 10y the legls.
latnre. The Tramway il to be given u
frsncniae to haul coal through the
streets OF Denver and district attorney
Stideer is TO 60 slow in the prosecution
Of election irauds. Some qne political
deals are made iy Denver politicians
but the Post is depending too much up.
on Tightly Imagination in. pictnring ont
the details u this deal. The Posts
write up Of this imaginary deal ls highly
sensational and increases the sale OF
newspapers but tue fear OF It's predic.
tons coming true will no, cause many
people to lase Rny sleep
The state herald., 1904-11-18
A GENIUS FROM KeNIlICKy.

Among thus season'- crop IT Thanks
giving proclamations there is one that
stands forth as a revelation. H. is that
given out by Mayor j. Il. Powell Of tn,
smiling town NJ Henderson, Kentucky
and it starts OFF as follows:
Dearly beloved, lie. us play upon 4
harp Of N thousand strings, md with
new songs OF praise give thanks unto the
Lord for the most charming crop oi
beautiful b,bes ever born in the old
town since creation dawn.d and the
morning stars sang together. r.'-Ex.
The state herald., 1904-11-18

The land slide defeat OF the national
Democratic ticket has left matters in
pretty good shape Tor W. j. Brynn'S pro.
posed reorR an 'zalion Of the democratic
party. The Cleveland democrats had
control Of the party in the last campaign
and the dissat,rfac,ion in the party over
the manner IN which the convention and
campaign WAS handled will awe Bryan Il
good chance to put into effect his ideas
on reorganiz ,tion. The Cleveland dem
ocra,s will however soon get their wind
again after the shock Of defeat and then
the fight for control Of the party will
begin with pretty good prospect OF d
pretty warm time before the next demo
cratic national convention,
The state herald., 1904-11-18
NATIONAL
CATTLE DIP.

Manufactured specially for curing range
cattle affected with mango and Texas
itch, where the only available mssns OF
treating is by dipping.
NON POISONOUS.
The Only nip Ever Used ~ the west
That Mas Proven = Success.
II 10 u coal tar product and contains
every ant,septic, germicide, and disin.
fectant foui d In coal. II uni,rs and
forms perfect emulsion with water 10
nny temperature and IN my proportion.
1t Ia n positive worm destroyer aud 10
beneficial TO the animal should my Of IL
be swallowed in the process Of dipping.
Tobacco and nicotine dips do not des-
troy the scab parasites. Sspon,iied car.
bolic acid dips, while sfIectuai, have the
objection oi burning the skin OF tho sni.
NAL. Sulphur and lims have tho fol.
lowing dra~backs: Dangerous because
" the proportions are not sxsct the by.
drogen IN tho water united with tho sui.
phur forms snlphuret oi hydrogen, .
deadly poison. In order TO be ~fectusl
II must bc hot, nud the animal from the
reaction takes cold, running into pneu-
monia. When ,'s dilu,ipg power 10 TAX.
en- into consideration II u morr expen.
sive than National DIP. II also takes
more time and trouble To prepare Il.
Rcnd tho following Testimonials, sio0
deposited IN the City National bank OF
York, Neb.. and tho Sheldon bank OF
Sheldon. ln., TO any on- Who Cal, prove
tho following ars moi genuine;
To all cattlemen or whom II may con
cern: We have used tho National Cat.
,ie Dip and Had II does tho work nicely.
curing all the mango. We wonld hnv~
Lost onc with l,cc had II not tc.n dipped
and cna freely aud ob~~rfally recon
mend II te any ono contcmp plating the
use oi the dip. Yours,
John r. Rsnkins.
John N. Knor.
North Platte, Ncb. Apni q, 1908.
We the nndcrsigBed do hereby state
that We have received the National Cat.
tie Dip AID found II Ia bc all th,y claim
Tor II, q. j. McAii,ster,
q. l.. Mujd, Foreman Of Partop's
Ranch n, l,rsey, Ncb.
Hershey, N.b May IN, i,V3.
Price slbo per gallon. 5000 per bur.
rel. Write Tot free book on new method.
oi dipping.
Manufactured by National McJi sal
90, York. Neb. and Sheldon. Iowa, lars
eel manufacturers Of cattle dip In ,b.
United States, For sale by
. NJ MCKEE, liol,o rnlc
The state herald., 1904-11-18
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
IInl,uLn.I' I'nlo lr, n.

Beard mot pursuant To aiIoufn,ncnt pipsrnt
l. y f".,.f chairman T. rc,rrs.n asd u u
Freeman commissioner and II y white. clerk.
Minutes uf las, mee,inR rad and approved.
TN motion the TREASURER is hereby Instructed
To accept ~ In fuli payment fof all Delinquent,
'hls. in'"nr., nni l.ennliio- 10 da''. on the J.
sos- u oh application ~ y Amber Ia redeem
The same provided said redemption l. made in
~ days.
On melton 'ho ", asufcf 10 hereby instruct Il
% accept ~ IN full p,,inaAi iof all delinquent
tA,ef iniefr-, anh i'ohnliins prior ~ The ,eaf.
irii Hnd ip'i no application uf 'hatlas u itsseh
f"f iha = I Hip " upi hatr iae spis trriiIe,,t-