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La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-07-16
AL Pnhlicn.

Anunciamos al p1blico que el surtido
de ioyeria relojes que estamos reci-
biendo, para Ell trato de los dias de hes
ia, es de 10 mas seecto que jamas ha 81
do traido a Las Vegas Nuestros pre-
clos, como siempre, son tan baratos que
no tienen competencia en- el Territoio
Espeoialidad; Compostura de prendas y
relojes. Los pedidos que yengan dc
afuera, recibiran pronta y esmerada
ateDcion. Dirijanse
LUJAN & LUcERo,
La voz del pueblo. [volume] (Santa Fe, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1889-192?, 1904-07-16
Los MejOres PreciOs en-
DinerO Pagados pOr
Ajuares de Segunda

V.lsitadme cuando Querais
alfombras, estufas de todas
classes, aJuar nueyo ! de
Segunda Mano 4 precios re
ducidos
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Reciprocity With Canada.


The agitation in favor of reciprocal
trade relations between the United
States and Canada has been renewed
by the Detroit chamber of commerce.
The aim is to have the Joint high com
mission reconvened for the purpose of
negotiating reciprocity treaty.
There is much to commend the idea.
Both countries have many interests in
common. Properly drawn, a reciproc-
ity treaty would benefit both.
The first Canadian reciprocity
treaty was made in 1854 and termi-
mated by us in 1866. American senti-
ment over the Canadian protection OF
Confederate emissaries and the large
balance of trade against us led to our
withdrawal. In 1874 another treaty
was negotiated, but failed of ratifica-
ton by the senate.
In the two years, 1865 and 1866
under the old treaty, the balance OF
trade was largely in Capada's favor
but the. conditions that Immediately
followed the war were principally
responsible for this. In the main, the
treaty promoted our commerce and
was beneficial to both countries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

ton that the concurrence of France IN
the American proposal has removed
whatever doubts may have been enter
tanned by Russia, and that the United
States has achieved great pacific
victory.
The Chinese government has issued
proclamation of neutrality No
doubt it wishes to be absolutely neu-
trail. but it may be beyond it's power
to regulate the conduct of the fanati-
cal, uncomfortable elements in the
population of northern China. Even
if there should be local outbreaks.
they hardly will interfere with the
workings of the, beneficent plan de
vised by the American secretary of
state. which will, in all probability, be
accepted and loyalty observed by the
belligerent powers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
The Consular Service Bill.

No one expects much enthusiasm
from politicians for measures dimin-
ishing spoils opportunities or limiting
the area of their activities. The
Lodge bill for the reorganization of
the consular service of the United
States has been Endorsed by numerous
industrial and commercial organiza-
tons. Indeed, the business interests
of the country are practically a unit
for the adoption of the merit system
in the selection of consuls and the
abolition of the fee system.
Notwithstanding this fact, and in
spite of the further consideration that
the bill has been recommended by the
Senate committee on foreign relations
all sorts of constitutional" objections
are now raised by its opponents. The
measure, they say, is unnecessary,
and no president would feel himself
bound by its provisions. The right of
the executive to appoint consular Off
GERS cannot be abridged by regula-
lions prescribed by congress, it is
gravely argued, and it is undignified
to enact laws which must be purely
advisory. All this has been heard be-
fore, ad nauseam, and to consider it
seriously would be a waste of space
and time.
The truth is that the opponents of
the bill do not want merit in the con-
sular service. They know the defects
of the present system and they know
that the service is maintained under
the provisions of law passed in 1856,
which is necessarily antiquated and
entirely inadequate to existing condi-
lions. But the defects do not injure
the political side of the service. They
affect foreign commerce, for which
congressman having friends and hang
ers-on to reward for actual or imagi-
nary aid care very little. If the ex-
listing law relating to the consular
service is constitutional, the Lodge
bill cannot be unconstitutional. At
any rate, no executive would deem it
safe of expedient to disregard a merit
bill in obedience to personal and
spoils politics.
The enactment of the Lodge bill by
the present Congress would be a de-
parture from the do-nothing and
stand pat policy, but it is a departure
which the business interests will not
only cheerfully stand but gladly
welcome. The friends of the measure
are not hopeful; are they sufficiently
energetic and earnest?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Beauties of the LANGUAGE.

The late Justice Maule of the Eng
fish judiciary, while one time presid-
ing at an AssiZe Court was lecturing
a prisoner previous to passing SEN
tence on him, when he was annoyed
by one of the officials of court cross
ing beneath him between the bench
and the prisoners dock on business
with the members of the bar.
You ought to know" exclaimed the
judge, severely, addressing the offend
ing officer, that it is improper to pass
between two gentlemen when one of
them is addressing the otheri"
He then proceeded to pass sentence
of seven years penal servituie on
the other gentleman"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
heard what this man has said. DO you

heard what this man has said Do you
Il ask you-do you believe it2"
mol no! MOI" she cried, wringing
her hands, Il cannot do not believe
it,"
You don't, Ell? Why" asked Win
ter, angered by her devotion.
Her answer would decide whether
DR.. Howard was an INSCRIPTIONS
scoundrel, or whether her good name
would be smirched. ap5 hitherto I'M
furnished family record stained. Her
love for the divine, and the great pride
of the Carletons forced her to reply:
-Because-SGcauset the world doesn't
believe it. Because" she hesitated and
gasped. "because-I-am-g oing-to
be"
Because, Carl Winter" he said,
triumphantly, Miss Carleton is going
TO be my wife,
LIAR" Winter hissed," 1 don't be-
lieve you'll"
Don't go too far mani" the minis
ter exclaimed, stepping up to him,
don't go too far, / am but human.
Take care!'
Dr. Howard moved towards Miss
Carleton.
Miss Carleton" he said, 81 have one
more question to ask. This man again
challenges my veracity. Have / not
told the TRUTH"
Merle raised her deep blue eyes to
his, and throwing her arms tenderly
around his neck, murmured: yes
dear you have"
Now, Carl Winter" Dr. Howard ex
claimed, angrily, pointing up the road
you have the proof-goi"
Thus the minister won
The long series of internecine wars
that had disturbed the peace of the
church came to an end, and a general
amnesty caused the Immediate cessa-
ton of hOstilities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Mr.. Rryan's Prize Platform.

The Commoner's offer of 800 for a
Democratic platform is surrounded
with conditions that make the compe-
tition a cruelty which should call for
police interference. The rule that the
prize platform must he agreeable to
ten Democratic newspapers is enough
to fill a whole incurable ward with
men made ''loony" by the attempt.
The generous offer of an extra SIS for
letter from Mr.. Cleveland, Mr.. Cor
man or Judge Parker indorsing any
platform any one of the newspapers
named can draw is likely also to have
a violent effect on week-hearted edi-
tors. Mr.. Watterson, who rails
against the money power, and the
other gentlemen invited to the joust
will be so agitated at the temptation
to the corruption of Democratic edi-
torial morals opened up by the Com
moner's reckless Iiberality that they
probably will decline to take part in
it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
SAGE Advice.

eyes, father, I'm in love"
Marry, my son; marry as soon as
you can" was the reply.
Il feared you might object to an
early marriage"
Not at all, my boy. I've reasoned
it out this way: Woman is problem
and business is a problem. While
you're trying to solve one you're not
going to have much success with the
other, so the sooner you discover that
the woman problem is unsolvable the
quicker you will get down to hard
work at the other"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

encouragement. he received a terrible
setback, however, when he discovered
that his personality had failed to
charm. Nora's resentment angered
him. From that time on, he conceived
dislike for his friend-a dislike that
puzzled Howard.
His unfriendliness foamed into hat
red when he learned that Howard had
suddenly left the neighborhood. Why
did he leave? He concluded that How
ard had wronged Nora, and that he
had clandestinely departed to avoid ex-
posure
No one in Ballard county, except
Winter believed in the guilt of Benton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

Howard He told his friends he was
positive something was wrong, and
that he had determined to find Howard
and have him prove his innocence or
expose him.
A little detective work soon put Win
ter on the rector's track. He learned
his whereabouts so he fastened to
Auburn.
AS DIR. Howard and Merle walked
slowly along on their return journey
they were suddenly confronted by
Winter, who called out roughly:
Benton Howard. Scoundrels never
die, do theyi" Then glancing at Merle,
he continued, in an Insinuating tone.
''Ahai at your old sport again, Ell? We
remember you kindly at home, rev.
erend father!"
The speakers face was distorted
with rage.
Merle drew closer to Dr. Howard
He was pale, his eyes, flashing def
ance, remained fixed to the spot; and
with remarkable self-control, he allow
ed the speaker to go on.
Yes, little Nora remembers you.
too. 1t was that smooth tongue of
yours, you BLACKBOARD, that won her
from mel Your face should change
at the sound of that name, proud man!
All, but 1 see you have schooled your
self too we'll! This lady doesn't know
you; she doesn't know how shallow
you are. III"
Silence coward. You miserable
despicable man; si1ence!" commanded
the minister, unable longer to restrain
his anger. My calling protects you,
Were 1 yet a man of the world,
would choke you into silence"
Merle, pale with fear, moved from
the rector's side.
Carl Winter" he continued. 81 have
known you from childhood. You know,
and all those that remember me know.
that 1 was a hayward and frivolous
youth. But since 1 have entered the
ministry 1 defy you or anyone else to
recall breath of Islander that has ever
coupled my name with any impro-
priety."
Miss Carleton. unable to support her
self. sunk breathlessly to the ground.
The strain was too great. DR.. How
ard was at her side in a moment
"Ah, see man-seei" he said plead
ingly, "see, how we have been facking
her young hearti"
Raising her tenderly, he held her in
his arms until she regained conscious
ness. Then a blush bloomed the roses
in her cheeks. Releasing her, he said
TREMENDOUSLY and with intense pathos:
Miss Carleton, 1 pray you, forgive
me for seriously forcing you to go
through this ordeal; but my good name
my reputation, which | prize above
all things, was at stake. If l did not
prove the falsity OF this mans asser-
tions / know | would lose
Enough of this prattlei" interrupted
Winter, give me the proof of the spot
less life you say you lead. and or your
honorable intentions toward this
lady"
Miss Carleton" DIR. Howard said,
turning towards her, and mastering his
emotion with great effort. you have
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
The Salvation of China.

Secretary Hays Note suggesting
that Russia and japan limit the area
of hostilities as far as possible and
that the neutrality and administrative
entity of China be respected has borne
fruit. 1t is believed that his views
commend themselves to the two gov
ernments to which they are specially
addressed, and they assuredly do to
most if not all, of the neutral powers
of Europe. When the substance of
the note was made known there was
some questioning and caviling in Eu-
rope. In some quarters it may have
been due to vexation that the United
States should have taken the lead in
a matter of such general concern and
Importance, or there may have been
a misconceptfon of the scope of the
secretary's proposition.
OF course the voice of unfriendly
criticism was heard at once in the
United States. Whatever the admin
istration may suggest to protect the
interests or to enhance the reputation
and influence of the country is at
tackled directly or by innuendo. It
was insinuated that Secretary Hay
was about to drag the United States
into war, that he was seeking to form
a compact with other nations to COM
pei China to remain neutral, and to
compel Russia and Japan to respect
that neutrality, or that he had made
a move unfriendly to Russia, dictated
by a desire to help Japan
The vindication of a disinterested
policy dictated solely by desire to
keep China out of a conflict which
almost inevitably would end in the
partition of the empire is at hand. ia
pan has acceded to the suggestions of
Secretary Hay, and the formal con-
currence of Russia is momentarily ex-
pected- The Russian government ap-
pears to have been slow to move be-
cause of its uncertainty as to the
exact meaning attached by Secretary
Hay to one Of the phrases in his note.
1t is confidently believed at Washing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
BURGLARS IN BRIDES BED.
Fortunately for Young Couple This
Happened in France.

Happened in France.
French pOliteness is continually as
Stunning new and bizarre aspects. The
latest example is the gallantry of two
burglars toward a newly married cou-
pie.
M. and Nine. Leroy returned to
their house at Vincennes recently
from their honeymoon tip. To their
surprise they found in the passage
large number of parcels.
mo doubt it is mamma who has
sent some things in our absence" said
the bride.
The couple went upstairs, but hard
ly had the wife cast a glimpse into
the bedroom when she sprang back
with the whispered exclamation
Burglars" Peeping round the door,
the husband saw two men asleep
their heads comfortably disposed on
the dainty pillows trimmed with lace.
The young bride screamed for help,
her cry waking the sleeping ruffians.
They sprang to their feet and ap-
preached the couple threateningly.
Tremblingly the young woman said:
please go away, messieurs! Take
what you want but don't hurt us. We
are only just married.
Don't be alarmed little one" said
one of the robbers with a gallant bow.
Since you are SO polite, we won't
even take the parcels we had packed
up. We have slept two nights in your
do do (slang for bed). We didn't
think you were coming back so soon"
Then, just as they were leaving. one
turned and said, "Ah, you were lucky
to be honeymooners."
Then the delightful pair disappeared
into the night.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

son, and certain pretty maid, Nora
Deane by name-a good girl, but poor
1y connected.
The idea of Howard marrying into
family OF clerks and carpenters, Pre-.
posterous! The affair must come to an
end at once,
About this time, Howard noticed the
cold and Indifferent attitude of his
friend and college chum, Carl Winter
He couldn't account for it They had
never quarreled, Winter had not criti-
'cized any of his actions-they seemed
to be getting along splendidly. Then
why this sudden change?
Winter had imagined that his atten-
lions to Nora Deane would meet with
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
RECORD RUN TO KANSAS CITY.
Wabash Train Makes Trip in Five
Hours and Fifty Minutes.

Wabash Train Makes Trip in Five
Hours and Fifty Minutes.
Wabash train No. 9, fast mail be-
tween st. Louis and Kansas City,
made a record breaking run from St.
Louis to Kansas City Sunday after.
noon.
The schedule time for starting is
1920 p. M, and the regular time for
the run is seven hours and ten min.
utes. No. started one hour late.
lost twenty minutes on the way and
pulled into Kansas City on time, max
ing the run in five hours and fifty
minutes, five minutes faster than any
previous record.
There was a full equipment of q
mail car, combination car, chair car
and diner. At many places along the
route the train showed speed of
seventy miles an hour, and between
Mexico and Montgomery City a mile
a minute was reeled off. The dis
lance is twenty-four miles, and it took
just twenty-four minutes to make the
trip.
The train was in charge of Con-
ductor J. S. Gould. The engineer was
Charles Summerville.-St- Louis Re
public.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
CALIFORNIA
Worry Low Rafo-

Only 9e5. 90 from Kansas City, st.
Joseph, Atchison and Leavenworth
via Santa Fe.
On sale during March and April, 1904.
The same rate to intermediate points
whose reguler rate is higher.
Through Pullman Tourist Shoppers
to New Mexico, Arizona and Califor-
mia every day.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED sx-
cursicns three times q week.
You're going to California
Now In the time to make your inquiries.
Don't wait until yot're ready to start On
your travels
Write me, and TN quo'e you rates. tell you
about the trains. equipment, hours depar-
ture and arrival in fact, will toll you
facts thatn be of material help after a.
well as before you start
q. w. HA0ENBuCH, Gen. Agt.,
The Atohfson. Topeka & Santa Fe ny. Co.
eos Main ST., Kansas City, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
A Lyric from Sappho.

Well I found you in the twilit garden,
Laid a lovers hand upon your shoulder
And we both were made aware of loving
Past the reach of reason to unravel
Or the much-desiring heart to follow.
There We heard the breath among the
grasses
And the gurgle of soft-running water
Well contented with the spacious star
light.
The cool winds touch and the deep blue
distance.
Till the dawn came in with golden SAN
dalS.
Bliss Carman in Scribner's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Cheap Excursions to the South

On February 16. March 1 and Is.
the Kansas City Southern railway will
offer to the public the extremely low
rate of $1,000 for the round trip to all
points on the Port Arthur Route, in
Guiding Beaumont, Port Arthur, Lake
Charles. Shreveport, Texarkana, Fort
Smith. Mena, De Queen and all inter-
mediate points. The return limit on
these tickets will be twenty-one days
from date of sale, with stopover privi-
leges at all points south of Kansas
City on the going trip. Any informa-
ton desired by the public relative to
these cheap excursions will be cheer
fully furnished upon application to 9.
G. Warner, G. P. and T. A, Kansas
City, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

The church was crowded. The con-
xregation was in a whirlwind of ex-
element The new minister was to
sOfficiate.
Generally there is a perceptible d.
minishment in the attendance prior 10
the sermon; but this was the maiden
attempt of DR.. Howard, the parish1on'
-ers had decided to remain The most
enthusiastic of the congregation wait
ed in the vestibule after service to
congratulate the young rector.
He received many tempting offers to
dinners, parties. etc. but courteously
declined them all. To the amazement
of the congregation he accepted the
Cartoons invitation, and shortly after
wards announced that he had decided
to locate with them permanently.
The Carletons were aristocrats from
the root up. Judge Sidney Guy Carrie
ton was encouragement under Gov.
Winthrop, and rose rapidly in politics
from that time one. The Misses Garlic
ton had received excellent educations,
and were raised with the greatest
care.
Merle was the youngest, liveliest,
and most tactful of the three. Edith
was more sedate, and while a clever
entertainer, she failed to impress one
with her studied frankness. Julia was a
human icicle. Exaggerated dignity,
excessive pride, and extreme egotism
retarded ones advances, and left her
with but few friends
From the very start the Misses
Carleton were candidates for Dr. How
ards heart. No man ever received
more attention.
The war was on. The general topic,
a INN nt We
who would wiz the minister"
To close observer it was quite evil
dent that DR.. Howard found Merle
more interesting than either Julia or
Edith. An event occurred shortly after
that confirmed this opinion
4 am requested to visit an INDECENT
family this afternoon" said DR.. How
ard, one day. Would you like to &C.
company me, Miss Merle?"
Certainly" she said, delighted and
f1attered, but are you quite sure
shall not bore your
Il am positive you won't" he re-
piled, earnestly.
1t was a long walk, and a most
pleasant one. They conversed congen-
tally on all topics. They turned into a
lovely lane, and saw in the distance
the home of the destitute family. They
found them in very poor circum-
stances, and sadly in need of aid. At
ter an hour of comforting and promis-
ing early succor, the visitors departed
1t was a joyful return. They seemed
to understand each other perfectly.
The elder Howard priced himself on
his illustrious ancestry. He had map
ped out his sons destiny, so to speak,
and had determined that Benton
should marry woman that would add
to the lustre of his name. Now, it so
happened that this astute gentleman
became advised of a pretty-we!l ad-
Nanced affaire du cnenr hefween his
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Protectionist and Prosperous.

A free trade contemporary remarks
that every industry of France enjoys
a high degree of prosperity, and asks:
Has France made her tariff rates ex-
orbitant ?'L France has always been a
protectionist country. The savings of
her people are proportionateIy the
largest in the world.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Imperial Cars.

The Emperor of Russia recently or
dered six private parlor cars for use
of the imperial family. These cars
will be comfortable and luxurious.
They are to be constructed entirely Of
Russian material and will be built at
the famous Putilon works. Each car
viii cost $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Novelty of Possession.

Col. Bryan admits that while abroad
he secured one new idea, but he is
keeping it to himself until the novelty
of possession wears OF littIe.-
washington Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Fraud on Customers.

A London firm of tea dealers has
been fined for including in the weight
of packages of tea sold the weight of
the paper wrapper
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
New JERSEYS SNUFF Production.

New Jersey produced more snuff
than any other state last year. the
total being $3.50 323 pounds. nearly
one-third of all that was used.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
Age of European Cities.

Rome is 2,6S4 years old, Marseilles
claims to be $500 years old and Cas-
sci, in Prussia 1000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

Cover up your meanness and the fall
will be all the harder when it comes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12

The young girl with a new fad isn't
q marker to the old one with a new
wrinkle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-03-12
HOW THE MINISTER WAS WON
BY EDWIN BLACK

Copyrsqated 1908, by Publishing Company
Smyrna times., 1904-08-31

EHE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TINES is an Independent paper devoted to
she welfare of the town it represents and the
state OF which it is a part. 1t also gives the
tens of importance OF the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.