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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A French physician. Dr. Foucault.
has found that in 11,048 deaths fnves-
tigated by him, 759, or per cent. re-
suited from cancer ell co {
find that heredity was factor III the
disease
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Arthur Wing Pinero, the English
playwright, laments the prevailing
lack of epigram. Easier to make
money on the stage nowadays than to
make merry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

An authors trust is the very latest
Some authors can always get trusted
for booze, as it is.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Perhaps Admiral Dewey also
thought. in his hesIt of hearts, that it
would be safer to keep Mrs. Dewey
5000 miles away from the dress
makers of fashionable Paris.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A San Francisco litigant had the
providence to plead his own case
Unfortunately he uttered his perora-
ton with a pistol and the Judge decid-
ed against him with right hook to
the Jaw.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Up to date, no American has retort-
ed that ''Ukogbi" would be good
name for the United Kingdom OF
Great Britain and Ireland.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Evidently Gen. Corbin has decided
to permit army officers to continue
the nefarious practice of getting mar
ried.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A London judge has decided that
Mrs. Constantinidi must pay her for
mer husband alimony. 1t is presumed
that Mr.. Constantinidi is needy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

At Pennington. Me-. recently a girl
Is years old was married to a man
who had ten children. He should be
-. compelled to put tag on her so that
there may be no danger of a mix-up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Finance may be. as Mr.. Lawson
says, "frenzied," but almost everyone
wants to put the coin in his own
strait-jacket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

In China counterfeit money is buried
with the dead. Over here it is often
used to dig up drinks with.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Chadwick Case stirs President.

Chadwick Case Stirs President.
AS a result of the revelations in the
Chadwick case the Treasury depart
ment will start an inquiry to ascertain
if possible why it is that national
bank examiners do not detect such
frauds as were perpetrated on the
bank at Oberlin. The comptroller OF
the currency declines to discuss the
subject, but there is every reason tic
believe that by direction of the Presf
dent he is preparing to make it plain
to the examiners in the field that they
must use greater caution.
1t is understood that Levy L. Miller,
the examiner in northern Ohio who
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A Georgia exchange says that
peaches make land high. But what
makes the peaches so high?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A New Orleans physician declares
that no gentleman will permit his
name to be published in a newspaper.
We refer him to w. L. Douglas and
Sir Thomas Upton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A three-year-Old boy of Machias,
Maine, walked eighty miles over
rough country roads the other~ day.
That boy will grow up to be a great
actor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Let's see, was It the "Usonian" flag
that Barbara Fi1etchie Haunted SO
brave1y?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Edna May is suing for divorce. The
name of her husband is mentioned,
but it doesn't matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A fashion magazine for its leading
article of this month discusses The
Last Touch Before the Wedding" The
last touch is usually to touch papa for
500 or so.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

The venerable Atlanta Constitution
has taken to discussing personalities
in food" and should now take UP
hairs in soup" and the presence of
foreign matter in HASH
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Any foreigner who doubts that we
are entitled to the use of the name
American is invited to inspect our
navy and see for himself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

The press sends it out in a hurry
that Uncle Joe Cannon came in wear
ing a new frock coat. Did they fear
down in Washington that he would
enter in his shirt?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

The New York Sun speaks of "our
semi-religious contemporary, the indie
pendent" We wonder how the indie
pendent would characterize the Sun.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Bank President Beckwith seems to
have led the simple life in more
senses than one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Mrs. Gilbert soon followed Nine.
Janauschek. She had countless loving
friends, and her death will be sin
cerely mourned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Don't discuss dress. The lady whose
evening gown you, are scoring may
have come direct from Paris, wearing
the newest thing, and the whole SUBJ
iect is a hopeless one, anyway.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A Chicago man lost his wife in New
York the other day. Let us hope this
may not cause an unseemly rush east
ward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
M~~&xS
FAC-SIMILE OF ANpRHw cARNsUiEE s1crsAT1,Rs
Eae&44 ~as.~zy~
SIGNATURES ON THE $4,000 NOTE

SIGNATURES ON THE $4,000 NOTE
with Mrs. Chadwick, have been traced
to Cuba by secret service agents.
Warrants were sworn out for their
arrest.
Extraordinary precautions were TAX
en- by United States Marshal Henkel
to prevent Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick's
suicide when with two deputies he
left with her on the train for Cleve-
land
Before allowing her to enter the
coach which she was to occupy on
the journey, Mr.. Henkel carefully
overhauled all of her baggage. Two
whisky TASKS and a pair of scissors
were taken from a bag which her
maid carried, and the federal officer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Y
failed to discover the condition of the
Oberlin bank in time to save wreck,
will lose his position. Within the last
year a large number of national banks
have gone to the wall and in nearly
every instance, it is asserted, the ex-
aminerS ought to have had some
knowledge of the condition of the
banks long before they closed their
doors. The comptroller's Office, it is
noted, is well aware that bank officers
are frequently able to deceive exam
liners, but. after all, the feeling is that
examinations are not as thorough and
searching as they should be.
Crowds Hoot Mrs. Chadwick.
A mob of 10000 jeering, hooting,
yelling men greeted Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick upon her return to Cleve-
land.
Insulting epithets were hurled at
her from hundreds of voices as she
entered a carriage and was driven to
the United States marshals office
through densely crowded streets.
Breathless, pale, and staggering, Mrs.
Chadwick was half carried up the
flights of stairs leading to the mar
sha1s office. Then she swooned.
When placed in cell she again
tainted.
Such was the homecoming of the
woman who a month ago was recog-
nized as one of the wealthiest women
in Cleveland, and against whom, so
far as the public knew, there was not
a breath of suspicion. She did not ex-
pect such a reception.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Don't discuss children. The chances
are you are boring those who have
none. If you have none, you are
sure to be MORALLY wounding those
who have.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Sure Stimulus to Conversation.
When you meet a man and are at g.
loss for subject of conversation ask
him to tell you about his troubles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

They are still pitching into the hog
who crosses his legs in the street
cars. Whoever saw the hogs legs
crossed?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A London tattooist has arrived in
New York to tattoo society people. In
time all New York may be the color
of the Tammany tiger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Don't indulge in personalities. They
invariably return worse than they
started out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching. Blind, bleeding ProtIudins Piles. Your
druggist viii refund money If PAZO OINTMENT
fails you in 70 IA days. soc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

II boys were the teachers, the
teachers would learn things htey have
forgotten so long they don't know that
they ever knew them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
Supplies All Household Needs.

A firm in New York has contracted
to supply a large number of complete
houses, in Guiding decorations and the
engagement of servants, for 100000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31
CHADWICK CLEVELAND:
ASSISTANCE WEALTHY FRIENDS

made sure that there was nothing lef
with which she could injure herself
Il have reasons for taking these
precautions" said he, but would no
discuss the matter further.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

of the amount already credited to this
remarkable woman. The securities"
deposited with Banker Reynolds in
Cleveland now reach the fabulous fig
ure Of $28 900 900, in all of which the
name of Andrew Carnegie is the key
note. The highest estimate placed on
them heretofore has been SIS, O0O, 900.
This statement comes from Cleve-
land and is made by Herbert W. Bell,
who, as receiver for the Common
Pleas Court. took charge of the secur-
tiles deposited with the Wade Park
Bank, declared that he had found
them to be nearly double what he had
at first supposed. When asked if they
possessed value, Mr.. Bell said with
smile:
We'll, would not care to pay much
for any of them"
Now in Cleveland County Jail.
When Mrs. Cassie Chadwick re-
turned to Cleveland it was not to spin
in an automobile to her Euclid avenue
home, but to be taken to the county
Jail.
She was not transferred from the
station to the Jail in a patrol wagon,
but was permitted to ride in car
TldSe, SSCOTleQ ny OnCSTS OIL Tue law
Cleveland received Mrs. Chadwick
with open arms, but not as favorite
daughter it was curiosity that
prompted the citizens of the Forest
City to want the notorious woman re-
turned.
Mrs. Chadwick is a woman almost
alone now and in the clutches of the
law, and yet the officers of both state
and nation seem to fear her. They do
not want her released, even for a mo-
ment, and the instant she reached
Cleveland the prosecution represent
ing both the Federal and State gov
ernments put forth every effort to
keep her back of the bars.
In addition to the two indictments
returned by the Cuyahoga county
grand jury another has been reported.
This is based on the 100000 Gar
negie" note turned over by ri Rey-
nolds. Then she will have to face the
federal grand jury.
L. P. Ohliger and J. Robert thinner
man, officers of the Wooster National
Bank, which recently failed for large
amount, supposedly through dealings
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-12-31

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle of CASTOR1A,
. safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and ace that it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
Basketball, This Evening.

toburn had 4 game scheduled with
Oak Grov: for this evening but Oak
Grove mas cancelled, SO the Gardiner
High school has been taken on for the
game. While Gardiner was defeated
by the Chapman Club just after the
Chapman Club had been defeated Dy
coburn it is believed that the two
teams are well matched and VIII put
up Il good contest. Coburn is just
getting into the game in good shape
now an. the team ought to be capable
OF playing q good game.
Another game scheduled for this
evening IS attracting lots Of attention.
This is the Fairiield-Taconet which will
be played at Fairfield. These two
teams belong in the fastest company in
the State and there is Il keen rivalry
between them. 1t is the first time they
will come together and the result ought
to be worth watching. A preliminary
game will be played by the Fairfield
High and SkoWilogan High ard The
games viii be followed b. Il dance Tor
which Falls Crcllstra has been en-
gagged 10 furnish music This will
make a good program for the evening
ana a i;ige number will probably go
No from here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
HEIRLOoMS DESTROYED.
Vandals DemoIish Priceless Treasures
in Philadelphia Home.

Philadelphia, Jan. 21.-MisS E,liyu-
beth Bockius, present occupant of the
historic colonial mansion known as the
ship house." was awakened early
Sunday by noises and upon investiga-
ton found two young men freely I'M
hibing wine almost as ancient as the
house. She identified them today be-
fore Magistrate Fitzpatrick The
gave their names as Daniel and Fran
els Coleman. both of this city.
When discovered in the house they
fed, carrying with them several bot
ties OF champagne and two of the first
silver dollars coined in this country
Examination proved that the vandals
had wrought havoc and ruined heir
looms of priceless value. Vinegar had
been poured over ancestral silks and
laceS. colonial teacups were smashed
and Il silver candeiabra twisted into a
shapelesS mass. Furniture for which
fabulous sums had been refused was
battered and scratched
The young men We're later captured
by the police and held without bail.
The old mansion derives its name
from plaster model of the frigatc
Darlen, placed beneath the caves by n
British naval officer. II is the home
stead of the old Bocl,ius family, and il
is this house that Washington made
his headquarters during the battle of
(terriontDWi;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

tom and reused them as in the Old
days when he lead on the battlefield.
Mrs. Wallace. State president OF the
Relief Corps was called upon and
made Il very graceful and pleasing lit
tie speech. Miss Bowker of the Ladies
AID. responded very prettily.
Comrade Brown, who was with Adj
miral Farragut. made one of the hits
OF the evening by telling several bright
"reminiscences of famous soldiers and
sailors and good-naturedly Whacking
the reporters.
Brief remarks were also made by
C0mrade s. A. Savage, LIST Me. Cavalry,
Charles Lowe, 21st Maine, Yields, Oak
land. 18th Maine. James Phillips.
Nofoth EassalbOrO, 10Th Maine,
Charles Lowe, 21st Maine. Commander
G. II. Nelson Of Heath Post. Chaplain
Wise, and Valloskia Of the Sd Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
FUND FOR ALL TIME.
w. w. Kendall of Kansas City Makes
Strange Bequest.

Kansas City. Mo, Jan. 21.-The will
of William Worth Kendall. who died
on Jan. :, 1904 has been filed in the
Probate court. After bequeathinS
$50 900 each to his wife, Emily {. Ken
dali. and his four children. Mr.. Kendall
creates a fund, to continue to the end
OF the world" the income of which is
to be devoted to establishing Il
memorial to be. called THE William W.
Kendall Fund of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
This mart OF the will reads: 1T is
NV wish that the balance of my estate,
so5G 600 shall be held in trust as a
sacred fund, the income of which shall
he used for the building up of Christ's
kingdom on earth, under the auspices
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
This fund shall be called The William
W. Kendall fund of the Methodist
E,niscopal church, 1t is my will that
thi. fund shall! continue until the end
of this world. when Jesus comes.
1T is my will that the income shall
be divided among the benevolent
enterprises of the church as follows
"Ten-twentyfourth each year to
missions.
Five twenty-fourths to the board Of
church extension of the Methodist
Episcopal loan fund.
Three twenty-fourths to the Free
masons' Society of Southern Educa-
tional society.
Three twenty-fourths to the educa-
tiOnal fund.
Three twenty-fourths to the
permanent fund for Worn out
preachers.
y clause i'll the will states that if any
of the beneficiaries attempt to break it,
his or her share shall be reduced to 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

There was a story going the rounds
on the street yesterday. that Lessor.
the weather prophet. formerly OF this
city and now Of Boston. had predicted
that the ice would 50 out i'll the Ken
nebcc about this part Of the month of
January and when the wind got
around into the east and the mercury
began 10 rise in the Afternoon it really
did look some like rain. But the signs
OF rain have proved faithless SO many
times this winter. that no enc felt like
looking for any until it actually made
its appearance and ii it does commence
no one will want to predict how long
it will last until it stops. After it is
al over there will be good prophets
who can tell all about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
Barnu,, HoJues,

Barnum Hodges. aged 90, died at the
home OF Frank l.. Webber in WinsloN.
Thursday. Mr.. Hodges was attacked
several days ago by an unusually Sc
we're case of nose bleed and the services
CT q physician We're necessary 10 stop
the fleow of blood. But the loss Of
blood at his age with Other ccnplica-
tons resulted fatally.
He vas formerly engaged in farm
ing in the town where he diyd and WAS
very much respected and esteemed He
is survived by Il brother Edwin
Hodges Of Nassalboro. The funeral
viii be held at II o'clock. Sunday after
noon. at the home of Mr.. Wcbber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
THE STEAMER LIBELlED
To Answer to Damage Claim by
ScFoo Ter Adclie M. Lawrence.

ProvinCctoWn. Mass, Jan. al-Thn
trrncn sable steamer Pouyer Quoticr
has been libilled by the owner IF the
schooner Ad'lie NJ. Lawrence, and
United States Deputy Marshal r. p
Fic kerinG OF Boston, has placed Il
keeper in charge OF the steamer at this
port. The schooner was damaged i'll
collision with the Pouyer Qucrtiey off
Prcvincctown. While the latter was Oil
her way to Halifax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
Coach for Colby Track Team.

Colby is starting out we'll for the
annual intercollegiate track meet which
will be held here. this year, by sccur-
in.; a good coach--FranI1 NJ. kanaly of
Cambridge, Mass. He is a We!l-knoWn
athlete, holding the worlds champion
ship in the five-mile run and has had
good success in coaching. Coach Har-
ris Of the football team was largely in
strumental in securing his services and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

probably without his influence Colby
would not have been able to get him.
Colby has some excellent material
for the track, this year, and with Il
good coach for the first time in sev-
eral years this ought to be developed.
More interest is being shown in this
branch OF athletics, this year, than for
some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

George Grondin. overseer of the poor
says that ne is not r. cciving nearly so
many calls for assistance as mighWbe
expected On account Of the reduced
time in the mills. Most Of the requests
now are Cor wood. The mills are fur
nishing just about work enough on the
whole to allow the poor people to just
scratch along unassisted. 1t is u pref
II hard winter for these people, but
thus for they have managed to make
both ends meet without the city's aid
to any extent. There are nino inmates
at the aims house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
A THREE-MiLE LIMIT
Placed on Any Hospital Building from
Spencer. Mass, Town Hall.

Spencer. Mass. Jan. e1.-Spencer select
men tonight voted not to allow any per
son or persons to build or occupy Il build
ing as a hospital within three miles of
Spencer Town hail. This action is taken
To prevent the establishment of the pro-
posed Norct Ster ConSumptiVcS' hospital
~ the edge of Spencer. and was brought
about through opposition of company
hottliEg and selling mineral spring water
near the land selected for the hospital
Cit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
LESS THAN A ROUND.
jim Jcfferds Has Perfect Picnic with
Yank Kenny.

Philadelphia Jan. o1.-Yank Kenny OF
New York. essayed to go six rounds with
Jim Jeffords of California, tonight. at the
broadway Athletic Club. but was so far
outclasscd that the referee ended the
ilSnt 30 seconds before the first round was
to have ended. Kenny was knocked down
four times, and was all but out when the
referee stopped the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

Portugal is the most illiterate coun-
Try in Europe; nearly GS per cent. of
her population can not write. In Italy
the proportion of illiterates is SO per
cent; in Russia, 81 per cent: in Spain.
J per cent; and in Britain, not quite 4
per cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
a NEW TRIAL
Granted German Army Murderer OF
Ground Of Possible Insanity.

Berlin, Jan. 21.-Lieut. Prince Pos
per Won Arenbuvg, wh1 was sentenced
in 1900. to - years Imprisonment 10.
the murder Of a native named Cain
while engaged in the colonial service
in German Southwest Africa. has been
granted IA now trial Oh the ground Of
it being doubtful whether he is sane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
Chief Appraiser Brown Is Worse

Eoston. Jan. 21.-Chief Appraiser Alfred
w. Brown of the port OF Boston. who
Wen; to Jamaica in search OF renewed
health, returned here. today. in a much
worse condition than when he went away.
He Will probably be seIt to d hospital i'm
mrdilt civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22
Senten ed to Prison for Robbery.

Arthur Jones. :: negro was. today, .;"ll-
fenced by ,Judgc Bond in til" superior
court to noL more than T. nor less than
u years in the state prison. three day;
to he spent III solitary confinement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

y new occupation is opening for
trimps in England. They station
themselves near police trap and warn
approaching motorists of danger. and.
as result. are rewarded with do
nations of small pieces of money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

During the summer large numbers of
women go from Poland, Silesia and
GaliCia to central Germany to work in
the sugar beet fields. They are driven
in gangs by d male overseer and re-
ceive So cents; u day ana board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

British Somaliland is making steady
progress. The value OF the imports
last year was over s2,000.000. The i'm
ports consist chiefly of cotton goods.
largely from the United Statcs-rice.
sugar ana liquors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-22

Professor a. J. Roberts OF Colby. was
i'll Augusta, yesterday, on business
connected with the Library commits
sion.