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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

have gone in numbers), almost every
state east of the Mississippi, counting
out Illinois, shows fewer, most of
them decidedly fewer, people of talent
and eminence than the number born
to them. Counting Illinois as belong
ing to the West and counting out New
York and Florida, while 8,507 of the
eminent men of the country were
born east of the Mississippi, in the
same territory to-day only 1896 are
living. AS the gain in New York and
Florida of eminent men in those
states to-day over the numtIeS o4s-n
there is only 1,976, it will be seen
that the East has lost to the West
nearly 1900 eminent names, in spite
OF the attractive hold-back of New
York. Eliminate this and we have
about $500 names to represent the
draft of the West on the brains of
the East. This is wholly among liv-
ing men. too.
That these eminences have gone
West is matter that can be rather
definitely inferred, for if you take the
Western list, in every single instance
that is, in almost every Western
State, including Illinois number
of eminent men. presumably of brains
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HI E r. O
A PA p E II
By WALTER G. Pc
Cop,riqhted 1908 by The authors Publishing Company

hat, but we got the guns into action
long enough to enable the battalion
to re-enter the gorge, where we were
protected by the rocks How any OF
us escaped is mystery. We were
compelled to leave the guns in the
valley, but once under cover of the
rocks, we were able to prevent them
falling into the hands of the Beers.
when night came on the colonel
called for volunteers to save the
guns. Again 1 led a few men to the
guns and brought them in. A few
doses of lyddite cleared the hills Of
the enemy and enabled our ambu-
lance corps to attend to the wounded
and bury the dead. The colonel COM
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

warked against the horrors of another
hurricane by a sea wall more than
three miles long, seventeen feet high.
with width of seventeen feet at the
base and five feet at the top This
great Dreakwater Of granite concrete
VIII cost the city when completed
$l,l9S,2l8-8O, exclusive of the expense
OF building the driveway by its side.
FOR building the seawali, constructing
the boulevard adjoining it and raising
the grade of the city, Galveston will
spend the total of $3.505, 04o for inn
munity from future ravages by the
sea
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
Preponderance of COuntry's Brains
and Culture Is Now in the West

Is the East .effete. jejune and deca-
dent?
Is the West getting and keeping
the surplus brain of the nation?
No one doubts what Chicago thinks.
but can anybody prove the conten-
ton?
Anybody can, and to the alarm and
sorrow of Boston and Connecticut, of
New Hampshire and Hackensack, the
fact has now been reduced to rational
statistics, and we know beyond per-
adventure that always saving and ex-
cepting the great and eminent New
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

city and IL 900 900 cubic yards of I'LL
ing will be required. The contract
has been let to an Eastern firm at
eighteen and half cents cubic yard
and the cost to Galveston will be 81
O00, 900. exclusive of the cost of rails
ing buildings.
This stupendous improvement is the
final step in Galveston's work of self
preservation Never before in history
has a city taken such means-at least
on such a scale-to protect itself.
Buildings large and small have been
raised, but never before has Q city OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
ZZHH| A1ZsaAey ~ N1zzWME Anazan 6ezne Lln

completed, and she proposes to raise
the part of the island behind it al
most to its level.
Eleven million cubic yards of sand
and silt will be pumped from the sea
on the Gulf side to raise the city.
This will require the raising of many
houses, especially on the south side
of the island Many residences in the
city are raised several feet above the
level of the streets already, some of
the foundations being from five to ten
feet in height On the bay side. where
most of the business houses are. the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

If you doubt this. before you look at
the statistics, go to any dead Eastern
town and ask where are the Sreat and
good men who once gave tone and
reputation to localities that are now
heard Of NO longer. For one thing,
they are dead. For another, the sec
ond generation of them-that is to
say, their smart sons and daughters
have gone to two definite or indefinite
localities. One of these is always
New York. The other is "the Vest
Except New York and Florida
(whither Northern men of eminence
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
Turtle Off Britain.

A huge turtle was found of the
island of Lewis last week. The fisher
men had never beheld such a queer
beast" and got it into their boat and
brought it across to Mallaig with their
cargo of fish. They were considerably
astonished when a gentleman staying
at the hotel there informed them that
the creature was worth more than the
whole of the rest of the catch. They
sent it off to the Birmingham market
along with the other fish, and were de
lighted beyond words when they
shared the resulting check 1t is ex.
ceedingly rare to find turtles OFF the
coast of Britain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

and culture, is greater than the num-
Der of such men who were born there.
The new state-to-be Of Arizona, for
example, reports as the birthplace OF
only two of tho eminent people in
cluded in Americas list of greatness.
but as the present residence of "a.
Arkansas had the honor to be the
birthplace of only &c, but reports so
now living.
Cslifornia does better yet. In the
list of notable Americans she begot
only 80, but now claims 424 as resi-
dents. Not a person in the list was
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
Syrian Houses.

The houses of Syria are one story
affairs, generally made of stone, put
up without mortar, or of mud. The
stone houses look as if they would
tumble down with the least jar. They
have log roofs, hardly high enough to
permit standing erect. In the single
room are sheltered not only the mem
bers of the family, but the living pos
sessions of the household. such as cat
tie, goats, donkeys and sheep. The
people do not seem 30 fear sleeping
with the animals about them in the
same apartment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
Reqicidai Humor.

A grim bit of humor is the sequel
to the Belgrade tragedy in the appeal
of Col. Mashin, who took an active
part in the murder of the late king
and queen, for popular support, and
his demand for vigorous treatment of
regicides.'' 1t is safe to say that he
does not require that such treatment
be retroactive.-Spring (Mass.)
Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

10000 inhabitants and doing more
business than many cities ten times
its size been raised. Other cities have
built breakwaters to check the raw
ages of the sea. Holland built great
bikes to keep out the Zuyder Zee. But
Galveston has a sea wall, too, nearly
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

unrecognized. But the fact is, had
never heard of it until to-day. when
read the article in this paper. How
ever, to make amends for our past
neglect, I now call upon you to give
the hero three hearty cheers
The battalion responded with three
mighty cheers.
Fred NARROW was wishing the
ground would open and swallow him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

faced than we were met by a murder
Gus fire from the hills we had just left.
"t"Volunteers to man the guns"
our colonel yelled. Pepper the hills
and cover our retreat
"It was almost certain death to
touch those guns, but 1 dashed for
them and a dozen fellows followed me-
Nearly all were shot down before we
reached the guns, but 1 shouted for
others to come on.
The bullets were striking all
around me. several passed through
my clothes, and one knocked on my
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16
A Good Fit.

Senator Matthew Stanley Quay
drifted into the lobby of the Arlington
in Washington in spick and span
new suit of clothes and a Southern
member of Congress congratulated
him upon his appearance.
Good fit-eh?" said Quay, much
pleased
Fit. Sets better'n a hen, Sena-
tori" was the reply.-New York
Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

Work has been begun on the task
of raising the city of Galveston, Tex,
to a level where it will be above the
danger of such a storm as swept over
the city on Sept. 8, 1900. The grade
will be brought up from eight to
twelve feet in various portions Of the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

"PaIeface."
DR.. Murray is now looking after his
p's and Q's. For the purposes of his
monumental dictionary he wants to
know the earliest use and accurate
origin of the word 'paleface," famil-
lar to the countless readers of Ameri-
can Indian stories. 1t occurs frequent
ly in Fenimore Cooper's Last of the
Mohicans,'' published in 1926, and
that is the earliest reference with
which DR.. Murray is at present ae-
Quainted. Whether it is translation
OF a genuine Indian word, or merely
a convenient phrase invented by
storytellers, and placed in the mouths
of the red men. are points on which
authoritative Information will doubt
less be forthcoming from the other
side of the Atlantic. But at present
we incline to the belief that pale
face" is an invention of the novelists.
London Daily Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

filling in will not be so extensive. and
1T will not be necessary to raise some
OF the buildings. Nevertheless the
100000 cubic yards of filing will
change the eastern end of the island
entirely
By next June Galveston will be bull
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

Chance for the Buzzard.
Lewis Nixon, the New York Demo
cratic politician and ship builder, finds
himself a target for all the men with
new nautical inventions. OF late
there has been a marked run of SUBJ
maTine-boat architects. The other
day, after listening for half an hour to
explanations from a man who clearly
savored of the crank, Mr.. Nixon ven
tured to show a lack of faith, which
caused the inventor to gather up his
plans and depart in great indigna-
ton.
These submarine fellows are get
ting on my nerves." remarked Mr..
Nixon to a friend.
THAT chap wants to build a boat
modelled after an eel. I'm looking for
some man to turn up with the plans
of boat using the duck for a pro-
totype, which can dive and wrench of
the enemy's hull plates with its cast
iron bill, and, il caught in shallow
water. can spread it's wings and fly
away, uttering loud and defiant quacks
on steam overwhelmingly
Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-01-16

Millions for Ordnance.
The United States government chief
of ordnance spent $9,104, 09S during
the fiscal year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

| 1t consists of light strong frame Of aluminium and
wire. and is to be provided with four wings These
are expected to serve double purpose, mot only sus
tanng the apparatus when it is once aoft, but also
lenabling the aeronaut by the exercise of muscular
power to rise from the ground and TO make head
way through the air
| A long series of experiments by other men has
demonstrated the soundness of the principle Of the
aeropane Chanute, Langley, Lentha and Maxim
have shown that if the area be sufficiently extensive
horizontal sheet of cloth of metal win hold up al
most any amount Of weight long as the device is
kept moving If Mr.. Holland uses stout enough ma.
terials and establishes the proper proportion be-
tween the surface of his wings and the burden to
be carried there should be no question about his
ability to execute the first part of his program.
Little success has attended the operations of launch
ing and landing, mainly however, because few at
ltemps at actual flight have yet been made with this
type of machine. There seems to be no fundamental
reason for deeming either proceeding impossible.
As much cannot be said for etfecting horizontal
progress without power derived from some sort of
engine The idea of initiating the bird has captvat-
ed many minds, but competent engineers pronounce
it falacious. The movements of bird S wings are
swift and complicated and it is extremely doubtful
whether these can ever be exactly reproduced by
any manimate mechanism. What is much more inn
portant man is apparently not strong enough to do
the required work. The bird superiority is the re-
suit Of constant effort for thousands of years Both
its power and skill have been evolved by continuous
practice. Man might hope to equal them in the
way, the benefits of special exercise being pass
ed along from generation to the next. Even then
no important result could be anticipated for sew
eral centuries. Of the few endeavors to fly with
wings perhaps the most encouraging were those of
Frenchman, LIE Bris, half century ago. SO long
as his craft was being pulled by horse and wagon
it behaved as beautifully as a well balanced kite
When he began to maneuver independently he came
to grief To suggest that Mr.. Holland may be no
more fortunate than those who have tried his plan
before may seem ungracious but if he demonstrates
its practicabity, the Tribune will accord him due
praise
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

Paterson, n j., has brought to view at various
times no small number Of eccentric persons. The
latest freak in that community makes his break
fast of cucumber, his luncheon of a carrot a
turnp or raw potato, and eats few nuts for
supper. This devotee of peculiar dietary declares
that he is not in the least rufed by the rumors of
the indefinite closing of stockyards, of packing
houses and of meat markets He never touches
flesh or fish, wears very little clothing and sleeps
out of doors, except when rain is falling He looks
strong and WELL and asserts that he never feels an
ache or pain. The possibilities of human per-
versity are unaccountable
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
BIG ELECTRICAL SCHEME.
Los Angeles Firm 10 Supply State
Cities With Power.

Gities WIN FoWsFs
San Francisco. Aug IA Call spe-
cial from Los Angeles says that an
electrical power scheme OF gigantic
proportions backed by heavy capital
and having for its object the supply
Ing OF San Francisco and central cities
of the state. has just been formed there.
IT is said that the corporation will be
backed by English and American cap
ital. which IN planning TO use the
waters OF the Kokelumne and other
rivers and streams In Calaveras and
Tuolomne counties 10 generate elec-
trical power r. s. Mason. who Is
accredited as chief engineer for the
corporation. is quoted to the effect that
over s3O.0OO,OOO will be expended by
the corporation in the development Of
this proposition. A statement that II.
f. Huntington and L. II. Hartman are
interested Is denied but II is said that
the former is going after a big Yosem-
ite proposition involving the construc-
tion OF system OF electric road
through the central portion OF the
state. Connected with this will be an
electric line from Fresno which will be
10 miles in length and cost about ST.
0OO.OO to build.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
Railroads Are Assessed.

Helena, Mont. Aug. 3.-The state
board OF equalization yesterday fixed
the total valuations for the trackage Of
the leading railway lines Of the state
as follows:
Northern Pacific main line and
branches, s171O79O7
oregon Short Line, $1,S2O,S61.
Great Northern, Dakota to Havre,
Ss.13S,26
Pacific extension (G. NJ, 620,350.
Big Horn Southern, s517,S45.
Montana railway, $627,76s.
b., A & p, main line, $4S9,45S.
The Northern Pacific Railway Com
pany announced its satisfaction with
the figures returned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
DENY THE CHARGE.
Couple Arrested at Chicago FOR Having
kldnaped Little Girl.

Chicago. Aug. S.--lclsle Gellert, a
little Danish girl OF Ave years, II In
the custody OF the federal authorities
here. William Jensen and his wife,
Mary Jensen. also are IN custody.
charged with having kidnapped the child
In Denmark.
While Il IL stated that the chlld's
parents are wealthy and that u ransom
of 100000 has been demanded for her
return 10 Denmark. the Jensens insist
that they are In rightful possession OF
the little girl For more than two
years the Danish government has been
searching for the Jensens and detec-
tives In every large city of the United
states have been looking for them,
The chase ended IN Chicago, where they
are located In North Halstead street
The story told by the Danish agents
is that NJ Gellert, father OF the child
Is one OF the richest men of Denmark
and makes his home upon magnln-
cent estate at Frederica. In 1902 he
had one daughter. Elsie. who was three
years old, He had valet of the name
OF Jensen. and there also was IN the
family a young woman nurse. Mrs.
Gellert was IN and the little girl was
almost entirely In the charge OF the
nurse. The valet and the nurse dis
appeared. II is said taking the child
with them.
The story as told by the Jensens
is that they were prosperous trades.
people In Denmark. The child, they
say practically was deserted by her
parents and out OF pity for the little
one they volunteered to care for her.
There was no adoption. The Jensens
simply took Elsie. they say. with the
consent. Two years ago they
came to America and brought the
child with them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, democratic
leader in the house of representatives is without an
opponent in his district, and can represent it at
Washington as long as he lives. Recently he sent
to each newspaper editor in his district check for
$40, payment for the publication of the official an
nouncement of his candidacy. A good many Of the
editors Of the Eighth district have returned the
checks, and more eloquent tribute could hardly
be paid it is asserted, as the average Mississippi
editor is not in the habit Of returning $40 bills
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

The Salem Statesman half-heartedly asserts that
Salem is 0regon's recorded city in Importance and
population AS matter Of fact, there is more bus
iness done in Astoria during the months of May,
June, July and August than is done in Salem dur
ing an entire year As to population, the state CEN
sus next year will give Astoria about 2OOOO Salem
counting the inmates of the state institutions, per-
haps 10000. We are anxious to see Salem grow
but not SO pleased to hear her crow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04
HOLLAND AS AN AERoNAUT.

When man who has won reputation in one line
of invention lets it be known that he is hopeful of
achieving success in another, the fact is sure to ar
rest attention, says the New York Tribune John
P. Holland, the author Of several improvements in
the submarine boat has long been fascinated by the
possibilities of aerial navigation and the Tribune has
mentioned that he has nearly completed flying
machine in whose merits he feels much confidence
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

In dealing with offenses by criminals of previous
good social standing we rarely look beyond the, Of
fender himself to consider the welfare of the com
munity, " says George w. Alger in the August At
lantic. If for example, man steals and after his
indictment for the crime his friends or relatives re-
pay the amount of the theft in America that is the
end of the matter and the ofense committed against
criminal law devised as protection for the public
is entirely negligible The greatest bank-wrecker in
American history now lives undisturbed in New
York. He never served day in Jail for a defalca-
tion Of six million dollars The indictments against
him were all dismissed few years ago. He even
seems to have returned to sort Of social position
and the society columns of the New York Times,
commenting some time ago upon reception at his
New York home, alluded with becoming gravity to
certain anadian guests as friends whom their host
and his family had made during their long stay in
Quebec'p
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-06
COSTS NOTHING UNLESS CURED
A Fair Offer Made by Bratton
Drug Co. to All Sufferers
From Catarrh.

Bratton Drug Co. are selling Hyomei
on plan that has caused considerable
talk amongst their customers.
The plan is different from that fol-
lowed by other remedies, hut the rem
edy itself is different also. This treat
ment for the cure of catarrh has such
an unusual record of cures to its credit
that Bratton Drug Co. offer to refund
the money if it does not give the de-
sired benefit. This is certainly the
fairest offers that can be made and any
one who has catarrh and does not take
advantage of it is doing himself or
herself an injustice.
The Hyomei treatment consists of a
small hard rubber inhaler that can be
carried in the vest pocket or purse,
medicine dropper and bottle of Hy-
omei. The complete treatment costs
but s1.O0 and as the inhaler will last
lifetime the medicine is very inexpen-
sive. Many people who have used it
write that for the good Hyomei has
done them they would willingly pay
thousands of dollars.
Extra bottles of Hyomei can be pro-
cured for use with the inhaler at SOC.
Do not suffer any longer with tick
ling, smarting, burning, eye watering
troubles that afflict those who have
catarrb. Hyomei will cure you, but If
you should not find it adapted to your
case, Bratton Drug Co. will return
your money.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-06
Encampment

The Southern Pacific will make spe-
cial round triprates to Sylvan Beach,
La Porte, Texas, on account of the
State Epworth League Encampment
to be held there August 9th, 10th and
18th. These are the same grounds
used by the Children's Assembly en-
campment, and that of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union which has just
closed. La Porte is midway between
Houston and Galveston, and the
Southern Pacific Sylvan Beach trains
land passengers at the entrance to the
Park, which is within a few hundred
feet of Galveston Bay. 1t is expected
a large number CT Methodists and
friends will avail themselves of this
opportunity to visit this popular bay
side resort. Those desiring further
information, may write T. j. Ander-
son, A. G. p. A., Houston, Texas.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-06
Dewitt Is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure, unadulterated
Witch Hazel is used in making De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which is the
best salve in the world for cuts, burns,
bruises, boils, eczema and piles. The
popularity of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused numerous worthless counter
feits to be placed on the market. The
genuine bears the name K. Q. Dewitt
& Co., Chicago. Sold by II. r. Moore,
druggist.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-08-06

IT is firm conviction with the
HERALD that man claiming to
be democrat should either stand
on the party's platform and sup
port its nominees, or get off of the
platform. No man is bigger than
the party, and if he doesn't like
the doings of the party, after it
has spoken, he should either get
out, or saw wood.