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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
GAMBLE IN RARE BOOKS.
Kings Prayerbook, Two Years Old,
Rises From $500 to $1,000.

Kings Prayerbook, Two Years Old,
Rises From $500 to $1,000.
The original subscribers for a copy
of King Edward VII prayerbook.
which, after nearly three years labor,
has just been completed, find them
selves in the happy position of being
able to sell their claim to a copy for
nearly ten times the original subscrip-
ton if they feel inclined to do so. Ten
copies were printed on vellum, and two
years ago the subscription for a copy
was 5000. The price to-day for copy
is $1,SOO, which was obtained by one
of the original subscribers quite re-
Gently.
An edition de luxe of She1ley's
poems was subscribed for not long ago
at $3.50 per copy. The volumes took
some six months to prepare, and fifty
copies were issued. Some months
after the edition came out, one of the
subscribers disposed of two copies at
the remunerative figure of $500.
Not long since we1l-known dealer
bought up the whole of an elaborate
edition of Millions poems. The edition
consisted of 100 volumes, each costing
the dealer SIS.
He put five on the market in New
York some time later, and they Sc
cured the fairly profitable figure of SIS
apiece.
The dealer finally disposed of the
remainder at an average figure of $165
for each book.
Subscribing for high-priced books
with a view to making money on them
is, however, a risky work for an anna
teur who has no real knowledge of
the book market. The speculator in
high-priced editions must be prepared
to lose. The average individual who
makes money over books, as a rule,
does SO Unexpectedly, and for reasons
of which he is entirely ignorant
Stray Stories.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
An Enterprisinq SIeuth.

A man who was wanted" by the
police had been photographed in six
different positions, and the pictures
were duly circulated among the police
The chief of police in a country town
wrote to police headquarters of the
city in search of the malefactor a
few days after the set of portraits had
been issued as follows:
7 duly received the pictures of the
six miscreants whose capture is de-
sired. have arrested five OF them.
and the sixth is under observation .rd
will be secured shortly -"-Philadelphia
Hzblic Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

Standing on the pavement or floor
she is droll-looking creature, SO dis
guised her own husband wouldn't
know her, but put her on one of those
handsome, fine bred donkeys, with
her feet drawn up SO that her knees
almost touch her chin, and the ha-
bara, inflated like a balloon, she is
sight to create laughter among gods
and men.
Her saddle is clumsy, but the sad
dle-c1oth is deliberately embroidered
Will gold thread, and the donkey
wears a necklace of blue beads and
ptasteres.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
chinese PAGERS at Pekin.

The japanese for a long time have
published a newspaper in Chinese at
Pekin- A little while ago the Russo
Chinese Bank, disappearing of its tone,
got out rival sheet, and more re-
Gently a third appeared the inspira-
ton of which comes from the Ger
man legation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
The Telephone in the Jungle.

Abyssinia is being wired Some
1000 miles of telephone-line have
been put up, and as much more -
being laid The work is no joke. The
rains and the poles fell. The white
ants ate up a large collection of
wooden poles. Then iron ones were
put up, which the simple native liked
so well that he took them home to
use in his business. The Negus
stopped this amusement by proclaim
ing death to the ole-pilferers. But
his royal mandate cannot prevent the
Bandarlog, the monkey people, from
swinging in the wires or-what is
much more delightful-the elephant
from scratching himself against the
poles. The te1ephone-pole is
scratching-post for elephants. Thus
does civilization provide home com
forts for the Jungle people.-Every.
body's Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
Death Dealing Canoe.

Abolish the canoe and Canada
might have a war every five years
and then lose fewer young men than
the great number that must go down
to death in ten years of summer holt
days.
1t is pitiful the mothers who weep.
that are darkened simply because
young people will take chances that
they have no business to take.
Death may part the young man
from his canoe. Good advice cannot.
"Ephraim is joined to his. idols" and
the victims of the canoe habit will
neither keep out of canoes nor be
careful while they are in Canoes
Toronto Telegram.
FraiIty.
'Frailty-thy name is woman" It's
False.
All for a pair OF melting eyes,
And for the winsome glance that in
them lies;
For a shifting dimple in a rounded
chin,
A siIken hose and foot therein;
For a smothered sigh, a tangled tress-
A "cuddle doom" and a soft caress.
He fell
Frailty-thy name is Man
Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08
LADIES' TONGUES.
By Washington Irving.

The apostle of the Gentiles has very
ably discoursed of tongues in general;
but I shall confine my remarks to Ia
dies tongues in particular and this
branch of the subject is alone, me-
thinks, a copious theme.
The place assigned a 1ady's tongue
is we'll known to be an enviable one.
Well guarded and secured by ivory
palisades, concealed from view on one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

was the year following Mr.. Irving's
return to New York. after his long
stay in Europe, where he gathered ma
terial for his Life of Columbus"
Conquest of Grenada" and other
works, and spent three years in dip
lomatic service in London.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

A donkey-boy in long blue cotton
gown, a Sallabich, walks or runs by
her side and prods the donkey with
metal-pointed stick.
The Egyptian men on donkeys are
exactly the opposite of the women.
They sit as if they were part of the
beasts, and are dignified beyond be-
lief, even though their feet often
almost touch the ground on either
side.
Salvation Army Funds.
There is a disposition in England
to worry Gen. Booth about the custody
of the Salvation Army funds, for the
army now has an annual income of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-08

into his eyes Then. quickly drawing
another blossom from among its love
1y fellows, she smilingly thrust it
with the other back into his hands
Keep them, and-and-thank you"
she said.
AS the carriage drove off Dicky was
staring in wonder at the exquisite
flowers Because of this he did not
see that which would have filed his
heart with an even greater joy. Her
eyes had filed with tears.
Every now and again during the
Arizona republican., 1904-11-06

cn prices that have before been quoted It will your supply Ot Winter Goods at the Exceedingly we nave not reduced the few articles everything cuded in this Sale and Sold at Greatly
Arizona republican., 1904-11-06
Curtain Swiss
 and Draperies

Fancy Scrim, 36 inches wide. Worth 121Ac per yard. Mill End Price, yard............. OO
 Plain White scrim, 40 inches wide. Regular price 20c HA per yard.
 Curtain Swiss, S6 inches wide, assort- ed patterns. Regular Hn price 15c per yard. Mill end Price, yard. ........ " v
 Rufled Curtain Swiss with finished rufie. Worth 15c Hn per yard. Mill End Price, yard. d.......... " V
 Fancy Creton, 27 inches wide, in all new patterns. Regular price 10c per yard. Mill End Price, yard.-.......... v
 sIkoline. S6 inches wide, good quail ity. Worth 12hc n per yard. NH End Price, yard............ O V
 Art Denim in solid colors, 36 inches s S:s5 s;s 2s5s a5s s:le... r.. ',s, ,.ss Zoe I5C
Arizona republican., 1904-11-06

that this will be the greatest sale we have ever / END SALES have been, but this Sale will ad, and our Eastern Buyers have watched the
 of New and Up-tO-date Merchandise on to give you your choice of our New Fall Stock
Arizona republican., 1904-11-06

Fine soft finish Cambric, 36 inches wide, best quality. Worth nR
 15c per yard NH End Price, yard.......... O V
 Wool Elder Down in all colors. ss.'l ss9 %''5s $:s Sss yard. ssss.. var, 25C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Dr strange Made Bishop.

With imposing ceremony in st.
James Protestant Episcopal Church,
Wilmington, N c., yesterday morning,
Rev. DR.. Robert Strange, OF Richmond,
" consecrated Bishop Coadjutor OF the
d., ese of East Carolina of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church. Rt. Rev. Eli
son Capers, Bishop of South Carolina,
presided at the conservation, with the
following other bishops present Rt.
Rev Robert Atkinson Gibson, Bishop
OF Virginia RI Rev. Alfred Magill
Randolph, Bishop of Southern Virginia {;
Rt. Rev. James Blount Cheshire, Bishop
of North Carolina Ri. Rev. Alfred
Augustin Watson, Bishop of East Caro-
lima, and Rt. Rev. Junius Moore Hor-
ner, Bishop oil Asheville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

A dispatch from Rome says Pope Plus
had an attack of heart disease during the
night. DR.. Lapponi, his physician, was
called in and gave immediate relief.
The net result of the Newfoundland
elections held yesterday will probably
not be known for some days, but the re-
turns so far received indicate the reelec-
ton of the government led by Sir Robert
Bond. Returns point to reverses for the
tory candidates in nearly every section
The American line steamer Haverford,
from Philadelphia for Liverpool, this
morning grounded at the mouth of the
Mersey. Tugs have gone to her assist
ance. The liner lies on sandy bottom
aud will hardly sustain any damage. 1t
is expected che will be relocated at to-
nights high tide. The steamers pas
sengers are safe and will probably be
landed in tenders. A later dispatch sa rs
the liner was rehoated this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
River Notes.

The Norfolk and Washington line
steamer Newport News made special
trip to Fort Monroe last night with
detachment of about 300 officers and
men from the artillery corps stationed at
Furt Washington. They will be station.
ed at Fortress Monroe where they will
engage in target practice with the big
guns The detachment will return to
the fort in about len days.
The work Of retubing the boiler OF the
steamer Estelle Randall has been about
completed. The steamer will in few
DAYS come to the shipyard to be hauled
Out ON the railway to have her hull re-
metaled and to be supplied with new
propeller wheel.
The United States lighthouse tender
Maple, which has been lying at WASH
ington for several days, has sailed. On
her way down the Maple will stop ana
inspect the various lighthouses on inc
Potomac. :. ,u,h.
The schooner Lucia, laden with lathS
from st Johns. n. b., for Washington,
was reported at Delaware Breakwa'ef
Saturday. o. Mo,h;os
Point has been purchased by parties in
baltimore and will be greatly improved
10 the near future.
The British schooner King of Avon
has been chartered to load a cargo OF
plaster at Walton, Nova Scotia, tor this
city. The schooner is new vessel and
has been recently launched at Canadi-
AN shipyard. This is her first voyage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
WOman's Auxiliary.

The annual meeting of the Virginia
Branch of the Voman's Auxiliary 70
tbe Board Of Missions of the Protestant
Episcopal Church met in st. Paurs
Church at 9:45 O'Clock this morning.
There was a good attendance and con-
siderable interest was manifested by all
Dresent. Memters of the aux
iliary we're present from all parts OF the
State. The address of welcome, which
.yas delivered by Rev. p. P. Phillips,
was Apron and much appreciated
A feature of the session was the interest,"
ing aud spirited address by Bishop Glib
son. Rev. Mr.. Neve, who gave an &C.
count of his mountain work, was listened
50 with close attention. Mrs. Chaplin.
of the New York Church Periodical
Club. also made an interesting address
and several members of the auxiliary de-
iyered short addresses on methods OF
work for the cause for which they are
associated. -, oo
A recess was then taken till 2:SO
o'clock. when the "Junior Auxiliary"
held meeting anu auuiOooNo WV
hy Miss Sybil Carter, DR.. Woodward, oil
China. and Bishop Restarick, OF Homo
lulu. When this report closed the
.4Quiet Hour" was being conducted ny
Rev. DR.. Arthur Lloyd, general secre'
rotary
The programme for tomorrow is s'
follows:
Thursday-Auxiliary Day-Celebra'
lion of the Holy Communion, Bishop
Gibson. 1880 a. m; offertory Tor memo
rial to the late vice president, Mrs. Il
A Gibson. The all.day meeting from
10a. m. to 4:9O p. IN. includes addresse
f. IN Miss Carter, Bishop Funston
Bishop Restarick, DIR. Lloyd and Others
AtSp. m. the missionary rally will giv'
the opportunity to all interested to hss
nf the work done at home AID abroad
A cordial invitation is extended TO al
abe meetings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Tragedy in Spanish Town.

The Mayor Of Ontur, town in the
Province OF Albacete, Spain, killed tie
town clerk Yesterday after which the
friends of the town clerk killed the
mayor, and general riot followed. A
political quarrel of long standing enued
in a heated dispute between Senior
Joachim Garcia, the mayor, and S'nor
Moreno, the clerk, and the mayor, los
ing all self-control, shot the clerk dead.
Senior Moreno's friends, on learning
what bad happened, attacked the mayor
and beat and stabbed him to death.
When the news spread abroad the in.
habitants of the towu took sides and
general rioting began. Reinlorcements
Of police we're telegraphed for. but latest
reports at the time of telegrsphing are
to the effect that rioting still continues
and that considerable damage is being
done BY the rival mUbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
The War Scare

The news of the departure of the Rus
sian feet from Vigo and alarming dis
patches IRON Gibraltar about the British
warships clearing for action and the
garrison preparing to take war positions
on the rock was featured SO sensation
ally in London's afternoon "yellow"
newspapers SIS to cause a war scare
throughout England as great as when
the sinking of the fishing boats In the
North Sea was announced. 1t isevident
from the fact that the British cruiser
division of the Mediterranean fleet put to
sea from yillagarcis, Spain, soon after
thu. Russian squadron left Vigo that the
British will keep an eye upon Rclest-
vensky's ships nutil they are well on
their way to the far East, but the Brit
ish government officials declare that no
orders have been given the Gibraltar
fleet. that the negotiations with Russia
for a settlement Of the North Sea affair
are progressing satisfactorily and that
there is not the slightest danger OF frlc-
zion ariainp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Locomotives Race.

The big electrical locomotive built for
the New York Central Railway Company
was taken out to the Hofmans four-mile
race course near Schenectady, n. r.,
yesterday, equipped with the third rail
and without coaches attained speed OF
70 miles an hour. With eight coaches,
the locomotive reached speed of 90
miles an hour. In SO seconds after the
lever had reached the first notch on the
controller in starting the indicator show.
ed that the machine had attained speed
of 30 miles an hour and increased at
rate of five miles every 80 seconds. In
race with New York Central limited
on a second track at that point the cleo
trio locomotive easily beat the steam-pro'
PEELED train on the four-mile run.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
r,e,.rcRaPHIC BREyITIEs

Albert Balm, director general of the
Hamburg-Americsn Steamship Com
pany, says negotiations are still pending
Tor an agreement between the Cunard
and the German lines on a settlement OF
the rate war.
Ernest f. Bertram, of Ogden, Utah,
was married Monday, separated from
his wife yesterday and committed suicide
last night by taking poison: He left a
letter forgiving mis- wife. He also lett
her an insurance policy for 49, 600 in
the A. o. U. w.
The police of Scotland Yard, London,
have asked the ST. Louis police to look
for aportrait of Boron Thomas Dimsdale'
who lived over a hundred years ago.
The portrait was stolen from the Ma
tional Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Square.
It is valued at $780, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Wedding.

Mr. Alexander Kaufman, OF this city,
and Miss Rebecca Dreifus, of Washing
ton, were married in Mr.. Chas. Raucnet >
hotel parlor in the later city last night
in the presence of a number of relatives
and friends of the bride and groom.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DIR. Stern. The groom's best man was
MFR. Jerome Kaufman, and the bride
was attended by Misses Rena Kauf-
mann and Edna Dreifus. The ushers
we're Messrs. Sidney Strauss, Moses
Raer David Baer, Sidney Wollburg,
samuel Dealham, Louis Bendheim,
Leo Ruben and Benz. Dreilus. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kaufman left shortly after the
ceremony for the west on wedding tou:'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Bursting of a Reservoir.

Winston Salem, N. c., Nov. 2.--Tte
north wall of the brick reservoir Of the
Winston waterworks burst about i've
o'clock this morning, killing IL or more
persons, white and colored, and sweep
ing away a number of dwellings. Tho
number of dead is not yet known, and
parties are searching for the victims.
The cause of the disaster is unaccounted
for.
Masonry from the reservoir weighing
tons was carried half a mile. The
means of the victims pinned under the
debris of the wrecked houses are heart
rending. One child was rescued from a
tree hall mile from its home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Cameron Run Hounds.

The Cameron Run Hounds will meet
during November as follows; Wednes-
day. End, Clouds Mill. 8 p. M; Satur-
day, 9th, Kennels, 2 p. H.; Wednesday,
9th, Springfield, II a. M; Saturday,
18th, Annandale, 2 p. M; Wednesday,
10th, Kennels, p. NJ. Saturday, 18th,
Rose Hill. 2 p. M; Wednesday, 23rd,
West Falls Church, II a. M; Saturday,
&c. Aanandale, 2 p. M; Wednesday,
SOth. Clouds Mill, 8 p. m. Mr.. Court
land Fl. Smith is NJ. F. II. aud Mr..
Paul V. Portner secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Only Makes a Bad Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought OF II
but the fact must be apparent to every
one that constipation is caused oy a
lack of water in the system, and the use
of drastic cathar;ics like the old fash
Toned pills only makes a bad matter
worse. Chamberiain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets are much more mild and
gentle in their effects, and when the
proper dose is taken their action is so
natural that one can hardly realize it is
the effect of medicine. Try a 25 cent
bottle of them. For sale by Gibson
& Timberman and w. F. Creighton &
Co., druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Wild Ducks.

With the exception Of crowducks, wild
ducks and wild geese have been scarce
on the river in this vicinity so far this
fall. 1t is, however, said that wild geese
have been very plentiful 10 the Port To-
bacco neighborhood recently, and that
the gunners are having some fine sport
with the birds. A flock of geese are
also reported to have been seen on Green
way flats. near Marshall Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Susan E. Spinks, wife Of Mr..
Thomas Spinks, was found dead in her
bed this morning. She was SO years old.
The deceased lived at No. l448 Duke
street. She made visit to Washington
Yesterday, and upon retiring last night
seemed to be in her normal condition.
Her death was the result of heart trouble.
Mrs. Spinks was native of Woodstock
and had many friends in this city. She
had been in bad health Tor some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
A Startling Test.

To save a life DR.. T. G. Merritt, Of No; Me-
hoopany, Pa, made startling test resulting
in wonderful cure. He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation Of the stomach. l had
often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver troubles so ! prescribed
them. The patient gained from the first; and
has not had an attack in IA months" EIec'
trio Bitters are positively guaranteed Tor by
spepsia, Indigestion, Constipation and Kidney
troubles. Try them. Only SOC at E. S. Lead
hoator A. Sans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Police Court.

IJustice II. B. Cation presiding.J ,
The following cases were disposed OIL
this morning: om
G. J. Gillacky, arrested by oinceiS
Young and Roberts charged with assault. :
ing and beating George Griffin, foriei'eu
50 collateral by failing to appear.
David Brown. arrested by omcer
Smith for disOrderly conduct, was
fined $3.50
w. II. Cole. arrested by Othcers
Gill charged with conducting business
without license, had his case con-
tinued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Alleged that He was shapghaied

John L. Sheetz, a cigarmaker, who
had been arrested in Washington for
yagrancy on Monday, when placed in
the dock told thrilling story OF having
been shaughaied by oysters dredgers and
cruelty treated. He told OF his escape
from his captors and his arrival at Alex
andria on one of the river steamers.
Sheetz was dismissed on the charge OF
vaerancy and was sent to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
An Old Stage Line.

Mr.. Maurice F. Castleman, of Castle
mans Ferry, Clarke county, has Pur'
chased from Mr. Richard Osborne, oil
Washington, the old stage line which
has been running between Winchester,
Berryville, Castleman's Ferry and
Bluemont for many years. This is one
OF the oldest stage lines in the country
and many people will be pleased to hear
that it will be kept up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
LOCAL BItEvITIEs.

Saturday will be Athletic Day at the
Episcopal High School.
More complaint is being made OF The
rapid running OF trains on Wilkes street,
AnsouIs Day services wereinpressiV'e-
" conducted at St. Msry's Church THIS
morning.
Mr. Julius Pelton has sold TO MIR. Z.
8 Barrett the lot at the southwest corner
of Madison and Fayette streets.
The Woman's Exchange will serve
desserts, cakes, etc., On any day desired.
Orders. however, must be received on
THURSDAYS at the room in Lee Camp
Hall. Supper will be served on Thur-
day from 6 to Op. m.
A baggage car, the upper portion OF
which had been smashed, passed north
il Southern Railway passenger train
about nine O'Clock this morning. The
car had been damaged in collision On
another division OF the road.
The winter rate for milk sold in
Washington went into effect yesterday.
There was no advance 10 the retail price.
From the present outlook dealers say
milk will be sold throughout the winter
at the present rate of eight cents a quart.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to John B. OConnell
and Nettie N. Adams, both of Rich
mond; Earl S. Davis and l.. Helen
Davis, Of Fairfax county; Thomas a.
Davidson. jr., and Ethel G. Malone,
both of Manchester; Charles ID. Taylor
aud Blanche v. Bruce, both Of Bowling
Green. and TO William L. White and
Helen G. Stephenson, both OF Herndon'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-02
Another Disappointment.

A large number Of people gathered on
the old fair grounds yesterday afternoon to
witness the football game between the
Olympus, of Washington, and the
team OF the Alexandria Athletic Associ.
alton, but the expected visitors for some
reason failed to appear.