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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
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! A terraced garden, with a glimpse
of the sea through arching trees; a
time-worn dial marking the sunny
hours of a summer afternoon; and a
man and a girl in low chairs-these
are things that make for sentiment
But the suggestion made by Edward
was not altogether sentimental one
I'm wondering" he said, thought
fully, 'if you would mind being en-
gagged to me-
Claudia's face expressed nothing
but vague surprise.
"Only for a time, you know" Ed
ward went on with an easy laugh.
"Just for lark"
Dear me- said Claudia, weakly,
"and why?"
We'll" answered Edward, not with
out embarrassment, that's where the
great kindness comes in. l want you
to agree to play this game with me
without asking me reasons. | have
a most important and sufficient rea-
son, Claudia, but I am not at liberty
to mention it. You would be doing
me a great kindness. 1t would be a
real help to me-
"How about Amy?" asked Claudia,
who knew all the complications of
EuWdIu dndlIS, anu was aware ludl
he was already secretly engaged to
the girl called Amy.
Amy doesn't mind. She under
stands a joke as well as anyone
Its a. little confusing, you know,
Edward. First, there's Amy, who is
really engaged to you and pretends
she isn't, and now there's me, who
am not really engaged to you and pre-
tend 1 am! It's SO intricate"
Then you will do it.'' cried Ed
ward joyfully, inferring success.
81 must admit said Claudia, sit
would be fun
Fun? l should think sol It will
be just splendid; mystifying every
one, and pleasing the old people, and
all that. How they will gloat over
us! It's such a suitable engagement,
Ell, Claudia? They'll say they always
expected it,
So hand in hand they stood, sheep
ism and silent. before Edwards Aunt
Emma and Claudias Cousin Mary,
who gave one glance at them and
clasped ecstatic hands.
How delighted" they said stimuli
taneously, 'how delighted dear Alicia
will bel"
A slight look of discomfort mixed
with Edwards smiles.
will she?" he cried. ct wonder
wh--''
And Claudia knew instantly that he
was perfectly aware of the cause of
hts Aunt Alicia's pleasure.
The scenes that followed, the arch
ness of the old ladies, the stockings
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Malaria.

Have you slow and intermittent fever;
chills creeping up the spinal column, espe-
cially in the middle of the day; aching
back and limbs; cold hands and feet;
flushed face with burning sensationl These
are malaria symptoms Do not delay, but
begin course of treatment to head off the
disease Pure blood will withstand the
attack of poison better than impure blood !;
and as pure blood is the result of a healthy
condition of the stomach, you should get
the stomach in order first. DIR. CaldwelI's
Syrup Pepsin is a perfect stomach remedy,
gentle laxative and strengthens all of the
organs of assimilation. Sold by druggists
and dealers in medicines
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
SMALL PEOPLE ARE POPULAR
Observant Operate Star Has Rea
soned Matter Out.

Observant operate Star Has Rea
soned Matter Out.
I'm not very big, that's a fact, but
if l remember it is the little people
that make the world go round
Toby Claude said it. Toby il a lit
tie girl and she is proud of it.
I'm not quite five feet tall in my
my high-heeled shoes and hat" she
added, "but l know how much better
it is to be small than large. There
are many advantages, especially to a
woman who follows the musical COM
edy or operate line. If you will look
over the list of names of those who
have won distinction in these lines
you will see that I am right in say
ing that it is the little girl who
always FORCES to the front. For in
stance, there are Alice Nielsen, Ed
ma Wallace Hopper, Madge Leasing.
Della Fox, and Katie Barry. To GO
from the musical to the legitimate
lines, there is not prominent actress
playing to-day, with the possible ex-
ception of Mary Shaw, who is not a
large woman. rake Julia Marlowe,
Clara Bloodgood, Amelia Bingham,
Alice Fisher, Maxine Elliott, and, en-
tering the grand opera field, Melba.
Nordica, and Calve- But there is one
notable exception to this array-Mrs.
Fiske.
1.-THE small persons find it easier
to get through the world, especially
If they have to squeeze through, as
some of us do. From any but the
plain, matter of fact standpoint, it
pays to be small. The world adj
mires small people and always did"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
i, at last, I guessed.
Overworked,

Smith was met one evening with
a box of chocolates under one arm,
and a big parcel of beefsteak under
the other.
Hello, SMITH" said Brown; '.going
in for housekeeping? / didn't know
you were married"
81 am not-yet.''
What are you doing with that
chocolate and meat?"
"Going to see my girl"
do you have to furnish the family
with meat already"
"Oh, no; the chocolate is a present
for the girl. and the meat is for the
dog. have to square myself with
both of them.'-Stray Stories.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

made the whole affair distastefu1. To
a girl who was little more than a
child the game had seemed capital
fun at first, and she was hattered by
the appeal for help, but prolonged ia
miliarity with Edward had destroyed
her zeal. She was relieved one day
when he confided to her that he was
going away to see Amy.
Say nothing till 1 come back" he
implored.
THAT depends" was all she would
say.
While he was away his little cousin
Joan came to visit Claudia in the ter
raced garden. The two girls sat in
the low chairs near the sun dial, while
Claudia reluctantly suffered a cate
chism concerning her engagement.
Now, Joan had a talent for making
revelations, which were sometimes of
a mischievous kind, and sometimes by
chance had benefcent results. She
was herself always unconscious both
of the revelation and of it's conse-
quences- On this occasion she ex-
celled herself.
What a lucky thing it is you're
going to marry Edward" she said.
Lucky" said Claudia, with a Sc
CT0L SnuuueT, why
well, 1 only know this" Joan went
on. anxious to justify herself. About
two months ago-just before this
dreadful illness of Aunt Alicia began
Il myself heard her tell Edward she
wouldn't leave him penny unless he
married YOU So there!"
Then Joan prattled on gayly about
wedding presents and the rent of
houses, of becoming hats, and motor
ing honeymoons. She thought being
in love made people dull; they seemed
interested in nothing. Suddenly Clau-
dia rose abruptly.
"Come into the house." she said. 81
want to write a note to your Aunt
Alicia"
ITO Aunt Alicia!" exclaimed Joan.
But, my dear, she's dyingt"
Then there is all the more need
for me to lose no Time" said Claudia.
| f1ippantly.
| The note was written and posted.
| and even Claudia, subdued and a little
nervous. steeled herself for an un-
pleasant interview with Edward, who
was expected on the following day.
When he came she was conscious at
once of change in him, a depressed
agitation, an excitement that was part
ly anxiety He. too, saw a change in
! her. She was less childish, and any
thing but genial.
| Whats wrong?" he asked.
| This farce of our engagement Is
over" she said.
To her surprise he acquiesced at
once.
! Kes. yes. If you wish it. Claudia
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
500 Reward. 500.

fhe readers of this paper be pleased to learn
that there at least dreaded disease
has been able to stages, and that IL
Catarrh- Hairs Catarrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires q constttu-
fional treatment. Hairs Catarrh Cure IL taken in
ternally acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation x the disease, and giving the patient
strength b. building the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing It's vssk Tie proprfeIors have
much faith in its curative that they offer
One Hont1ed Deaiars for any case that Ii fails 70
S&Rd for LIST ~ testfmoaials,
Solo BY al Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Advantages Of Postal Parcels Law

Advantages of Postal Parcels Law.
The farmer to-day, when he wishes
to buy. bitches up a pair Of horses.
drives four or five miles and makes
few purchases. II the United States
had the postal parcels law of Austro-
Hungary the farmer would draw a
postal check, mail it free. the mer-
chant would deliver the goods to the
postofhce, and a few hours later they
wo01d be in the hands Of the farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
The Shadow on the Blind.

Last night I walked among the lamps
that cleaned,
And saw a shadow on window blind
moving shadow; and the picture
seemed
To call some scene to mind.
I looked again; a dark form to and fro
Swayed softly as to music full of rest
Bent low, bent lower-stil1 1 did not
know,
And then, at last, I guessed.
And through the night came all old MEM
cries hocking,
White memories like the snowfakes
round whirled.
"Alrs well!', said; 1.-The mothers still
sit rocking
The cradles of the worIdr'
Will H. Ogilvie in the London Outlook.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
IN AN OLD TRUNK.

Baby Finds a Bottle Of carboIie Acid
and Drinks It.
While the mother was unpacklng
an Old trunk a little Is months old
baby got hold of a bottle of carbolic
acid while playing on the floor and
his stomach was SO badly burned it
was feared he would not live for he
could not eat ordinary foods. The
mother says in telling of the case:
'It was all two doctors could do to
save him as it burnt his throat and
stomach SO bad that for two months
after he took the poison nothing
would lay ON his stomach. Finally
took him into the country and tried
new milk and that was no better for
him. His Grandma finally suggested
Grape Nuts and l am thankful adopt
ed the food for he commenced to get
better right away and would not eat
anything else. He commenced to get
feshy and his cheeks like red roses
and now he is entirely well.
II took him to Matamoras on a visit
and every place we went to stay to
eat he called for Grape-Nuts and I
would have to explain how he came
to call for it as 1t was his main food
ssThe names of the physicians who
attended the baby are DR.. Eddy of
this town and Dr. Geo. Gale of New
port, o., and any one can write to
me or to them and learn what Grape
Nuts food will do for children and
grown-ups too" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book. @The Road to Wellvills. :
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
81 E E
What He Really Needed.

"'What I need" said the young
man who had just returned from col
lege to the little town, 'fs a wider
sphere"
What you need" replied his faith
er, sis pair of boots you can stick
your pants into, instead of them gait
ers you've got on You git the boots
and l guess your sphereIl be wide
enough"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Long Loaves Of Bread.

The largest loaves of bread baked
in the world are those of France and
Italy. The pipe" bread of Italy Is
baked in loaves two feet or three feet
long. while in France the 1oaves are
made in the shape of very long rolls,
four feet or five feet in length, and in
many cases six feet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Cat Favors Strange Diet.

A Bath, Me, cat bears the distinc-
ton of chewing a needle, yard of
thread and large fish bone at the
same time and living. The various
articles were taken from the throat
by one of the young girls of the fam
lily.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
The Worlds Fair.

In making your arrangements for
the Worlds Fair at ST. Louis this
summer, if you consider convenience
and saving of time, you will take the
Wabash Railroad as it runs by and
stops at it's Station at the entrance of
the Fair Grounds; thus saving sew
eral miles run and return, and the in
evitable jam at he big Union Station.
By all means consider the advantages
of the Wabash.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

of the cheek and pattings of the hand,
gave Claudia SO much entertainment
that she threw herself into the game
with as keen a zest as Edward could
wish. In after years she expressed
surprise that her complexion had not
suffered permanently from the unre-
hitting bushes of those days. As Ed
ward foresaw, everyone had expected
the announcement for months. 1t was
charming. it was suitable, it was in
evitable, exclaimed aunts and uncles
and cousins. and dear Alicia would be
SO glad As they all laid stress upon
this Claudia became worried by Ed
wards Aunt Alicia. The old lady
herEelf was i'll. and a personal inter
view with her was not added to Claud-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
araxiI,s Population.

The population of Brazil is 10000
600, of which 1900. 900 are Italians
100000 Portuguese, 100000 Germans,
1000 English, 400 Americans ana
about 20. 900 of various other nation
alities. The average number of immt-
grants is about 5000 a year, the Ital-
ians merchandising; the German Inn
migration is about 200 a year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

A kitten was lately brought up on
an exclusively vegetable diet by
London family of vegetarians. The
result is that it will not touch animal
food. and pays no attention to rats
or mice that are purposely permitted
to wander across its range of vision.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Some Peoples Luck.

Mr.. Citicus-"We1l, Uncle Henry,
how did you like our new church SOLO
list? He gets $4,000 a year."
Uncle Hi-'Waal, he gifts tew much,
then. wy, Harve Perks, who leads
aour choir, only gifts $14 year an
he kin boiler twicet as loud as this
feller.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Protection.

Eyes," said Miss Passay. "Mr.
Shrude has called upon me several
times lately, but he always brings
some other young man with him.
81 suppose he thinks a young man
can't be too careful in leap year." re-
piled Miss Speitz.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Few Japs Are Bald.

Badness is much rarer among mid
dle-aged persons in Japan than in
Europe and America owing, it is be-
lieved to the Japanese custom of
using no head covering as a rule.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
The Truth Of Il.

"T hope, Johnny" said the visitor,
that I haven't disturbed your pa and
ma at dinner"
NO" replied Johnny; I'VE was just
going to sit down, but pa seen you
from the window, an he told ma not
to have dinner till you went"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Riahtinq a Wronq.

Plinks (angrily)-I understand you
said my face would stop a clock.
Plunks-I never said it, old man.
Plinks-Then I have been misin-
formed.
Plunks-That's what Why, instead
of stopping at sight of your face any
reputable clock would increase its
speed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Note Appearance of Robins.

From each weather bureau station
the appearance Of the first robin in
spring must be reported by telegraph
to the Washington Office. The move
ments of no other bird or animal are
noticed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Poor ThinQ.

Maud-Just think, 1 read the other
day about a lady who had just died,
who was the daughter of a duke, the
wife of a duke. the sister Of duke,
the mother of a duke and the grand
Sother of a marquis.
Ethel-My goodness, what a poor.
dull place heaven must seem to her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
No Milk While in Mourning.

When an Arabian woman is in
mourning for a near relative she re-
fuses to drink milk for a period of
eight days, on the principle that the
colcr of the liquid does not harmonic
with her mental gloom.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Not Sure.

ST suppose that picture Is one Of
your choicest works of art?"
81 don't know for sure" answered
Mr.. Cumrox You see, mother and
the girls have ideas of their own, and
they won't let me keep the price tags
on EN-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Fine Finish.

They had bought an upright piano
on the pay-weekly plan. "John,' %
she said one day, 81 want you to
stand off and take note of the exterior
of this piano. Can you see it's finish ?''
81 should say So" sighed John.
when the installment man comes"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
What Papa Said.

Daughter-Papa, dear. I hope you
are not angry because George is going
to marry me and take me away from
you?
Papa-I should say not. But II he
ever does anything that will cause you
to come back to me III do him bodily
harm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Names CT Korean Women.
A Korean woman has no name. Be-
fore marriage she is so-and-so's daugh-
ter, and after marriage so-and-so's
wife.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
First Telephone Circular.

First Telephone Circular.
The first circular ever issued re-
ferring to the commercial use of the
telephone was that of Gardiner G..
Hubbard, in Cambridge. Mass, in
1877.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Lean Year Query,

Here's one for you,' said the
answers correspondents" editor.
What 'tis?" asked the horse report
er.
"a chap writes to inquire how much
rope he should give a spinster who
shows symptoms of proposing" re-
joined the other.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
MAMA wouIdn't Like X,

Worn out by a long series OF ap-
paIling French exercises, wherein the
blunders were as the sands of the sea,
a hapless high-school mistress declar-
ed her intention of writing to Flor
ence's mother.
Florence looked her teacher in the
face. Ma would be awfully angry
sQuoth Florence.
ST am afraid she will, but it is my
duty to write to her, Florence"
81 don't know" said Florence, doubt
fully you see, mother always does
my French for me-"
The teacher is wondering whether
she will write.-Stray Stories
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Many a man who rides in a parlol
car would be sadly out of place in {
drawing room.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
X. c. S. Almanac tor 1904.

The Kansas City Southern Railway
Company's Annual Almanac is now
ready for distribution. 1t contains Ido
usual monthly calendars, many useful
household hints and information con-
corning the country in Missouri. Ar
kansas, the Indian Territory. Texas
and louisiana Write for a copy to
S. G. Warner, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, K. C. S. Ry., Kansas
City, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Corea's Navy.

The navy of Corea consists OF
TWENTY-FIVE admirals and one IRON
built coal barge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Japan's Many Capitals.
japan has had no fewer than sixty
different capitals within historic
times
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Her faith in her husband is beauti-
full said a woman. Now what did
she mean by that?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best, 16 o. for 10
cents. Once used, always used.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the reduces In
dammaton, alays pain, cures wind collie 25c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
UnouestionabIe Evidences.

"Are those girls really friendsf
"Oh, yes, indeed. Why, there isn't
even string to the compliments they
nay each other
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

The divorce lawyer gets more out Of
some matrimonial ventures than the
minister.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21
Defiance Starch

should be in every household, none so good,
besides o. more for 10 cents than any
other brand of cold water starch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Women are 1acki- g in a sense of hui
whimS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

Considering the amount of praying
they've done, the Russians are having
mighty poor luck, it seems to us.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-05-21

you drink"
81 know, but I changed doctors"
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
ZOE HILLEARY'S BODY
NOT YET RECOVERED
Ice in River PTecludes Effective Search
and Current Likely to Sweep It
Down Potomac.

The body of Joseph Clay Hineary. the
fourteeii-year-old son Of Mrs. Mary
Fiueary. Of Alexandria county Va who
IS supposed TO have drowned himself
in the Potomac, near the Chain Bridge.
on Sunday afternoon, on account Of the
death of his older brother. Rennie. up 10
a late hour today had not been re-
covered
Though his sudden Disappearance and
the finding OF his cap and coat on the
bank Of the river are the only clues
pointing 10 suicide. there is every rea-
son 10 believe that the boy ended his
life. Owing 10 the great quantity Of
broken ice IN the river great difficulty
will undoubtedly be had i'm recovering
the body
Mrs Hiueary's condition. this morn
ing. was reported 10 be critical. and X
S. feared that she viii not recover from
the shock, Joseph Clay OF Clayton. as
~ was called, and Rcnnle Hiueary,
were the main supporters Of the family.
The father VINO died several years ago.
had been an invalid FOR years The
house in which the Hillearys lived was
built by the two bows under the super
vision OF tho invalid father. Mrs Hi
leary owns the small farm on which
they live She has number Of rela-
tiVes i'm Georgetown. Her daughter,
about one year ago. married Walter
Brown. or Georgetown
The Washington times., 1904-03-09
TEN TYPHOID CASES
REPORTED LAST WEEK
Total Is Now 3o-Scarlet Fever and
Smallpox Decrease-I6o Deaths
Reported

The deaths in the District of Column
bia during the week ended Saturdav.
March 5. numbered $50. which is but
] more than occurred during the nre-
vlous week. and - more than occurred
in the corresponding period oflast year.
OF the deaths. 10l were white persons
and 50 were negroes.
The prevailing diseases responsible for
deaths during last week were as fol-
lows. Pneumonia. 2S, consumption. q:
heart diseases. ~ diseases Of the kid
neys. 10; apoplexy. g. bronchitis. o. ana
malignant growths. q.
The number of cases of typhoid fever
increased from 81 TO 80. there being 13
new cases reported. and but dis
charges.
OF scarlet fever t1-ere was a decrease
during the week OF 8 ia the number OF
cases. Eleven cases developed. and 10
were discharged. which leaves CD cases
in all. quarantincd in 81 different prem
ises.
The births reported were lc9 OF these
81 were of white children and IS Of me-
grocs
No new cases Of smallpox developed
during tho week anC one case was dis
charged. leaving six cases now under
treatment in the hospital