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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
His Opinion of Wagner.

Augustus Thomas has a friend-a
real Kentucky Colonel of the type one
reads about in novels-who is very
fond of the lighter music, but who has
always entertained the opinion that
the music of Wagner, Bach and other
of the so-called classical composers is
mere sound and fury signifying moth
ing When he was expressing his
views on the subject of Wagnerian
music it developed that he had never
heard a Wagner opera. Thomas plead
ed with him that it was hardly fair to
condemn a thing without a hearing,
and persuaded him to listen to a Wag-
ner opera at the Metropolitan. The
Colonel went, and the next day when
Thomas met him, he asked:
well, Colonel, what is your opinion
of Wagner nOw?"
What do l think of him? Why,
think he was nothing short of a scOun-
drel, sub, He could write a tune but
he wouldn't. ''-New York Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

The next morning his dark, curly
head lay against the pillow-so quiet
but his eyes roamed over the room
and he whispered, The Last Hope!
Wind it up. Your grandpa wound it,
family, Again l was busy in the
kitchen and thought it must be nearly
run down; l came in just as the last
sweet strain was dying and with it
went the spirit of the little Italian
boy. We never knew who he was, but
we buried him and took the music
box for our own-not for general use,
but when dark places came we would
wind it up and listen, and it always
seemed to comfort US with the assur-
ance that there was still one more
hope. 1 need it now, so get it, dearie,
and we will listen to it together; it
will be the Hope that Jamie will
come before 1 co.
Ruth made her way to the attic and
found the unknown. hidden treasure,
though her eyes were blinded with
tears SO that she could hardly see
and she shivered and kept repeating
20 what shall What can / do?".
With difficulty she brought the box
down the narrow stairs, for it was
large and heavy, but it was finally
placed on the round, old-fashioned
table and wound up. softly
the tune that had slept for years
awakened and filed the room with it's
rich. sweet melody; once, twice it
played the tune and they listened In
silence, then-the music stopped.
Ruth wound it tighter-still no sound !;
she tried to turn the sheet, but it re-
fused to move. She tried the sprock-
ct. pressed the pin wheel, but all to
no purpose.
Il will take it to the kitchen and I'M
screw the cover and then / can sure
| ly find out what is the matter You
shall have some more music, grand
ma. indeed you SHALL" said Ruth, as
she once more lifted the big box and
bore it away
The old screws were loosened with
but little trouble, the cover raised
and there-Ruth almost screamed in
| delight and amazement-for there
was money, nickels-nickels-
| els without end, No wonder the thing
was so heavy, She counted; forty-two
nickels! and there in one corner was
a little leather bag with just one.
hundred morei One hundred and for.
! ty-two nickels-seven dollars and ten
/ cents,
/ And / have four dollars and eight
] cen cents; eleven dollars and twenty.
eight cents, And it will only take ten
to get James out of disgrace and
bring him home, Poor, little, dead
Italian boy. You did not know how
happy your treasured nickels would
| make three hearts,"
In her joy Ruth almost forgot that
her errand was to nix the music box
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

"Ruthie, do you think James will
come tomorrow? Will | see him
once more before 1 die? He will
come, if he knows, won't he?"
"Oh, grandma" answered the girl,
don't don't talk that way, Maybe we
will keep you with us a long time yet.
Yes, l think James will come, and
really, l believe you look better to-
day. Now try and sleep a bit, and
when you wake up l will make you
some nice soft toast and we will have
tea together"
Tenderly drawing the bed cover up
over the shoulders of the old lady and
smoothing her pillow, Ruth stepped
softly to the kitchen and sinking into
a low chair buried her face in her
apron and sobbed bitterly She knew
her grandmother could live, but few
days at the most. The dear, helpless,
old lady had passed her ninety-sev
enth birthday, and now it was only a
step to the beyond where all sorrow
and care would cease.
But this was not all the cloud that
darhened Ruth's sky. Poor child. so
young and frail to bear such a heavy
burden! Drawing it from her pocket,
she read for the hundredth time, per-
haps, that crumpled letter:
Dear Ruth: am more than
ashamed to beg you to help me out of
another scrape, but l swear if you can
fix me out this time, it shall be the
last. Here l am, three hundred miles
from home, grandma dying-asking
for me, and | am in trouble again
It's fine of ten dollars or-jail. The
professor says he will see me go there
this time, before he'll help me out
and l don't know as | can blame him.
Sis, l haven't one cent, I've got that
pass for home, but I can't leave here
until | have paid the fine Ruthie
| am scoundrel, as l know better
than anybody else, and | hate myself;
but If you can get me out this once
SO l can go home, I'll promise to come
back and finish this year and be the
steadiest fellow you ever saw.
mean it this time, sure, for I'm tired
of the whole business, and I'll pay you
back, for you shall have a good deal
more than half of what grandma has
to leave us. You will. won't you,
Ruthie? Don't let her die till l get
there! Your loving brother, JIM"
Ruth wasn't really his sister, though
she loved him with all her big heart
perhaps more than she would if she
had been. Grandma Hall, who had
raised James, taking him when he was
little fellow in dresses. had adopted
Ruth Wells and brought the two up
as her own children
What shall l do? What shall I
do?" cried the girl. "She must not,
must not guess the truth-it would
break her heart, for she thinks him
perfect. and she-is-dying, How can
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Lady Minto,s long Tourney.

Lady Mimic, who recently returned
to Ottawa after an enjoyable visit to
Japan, has covered good many thou
sands of miles since she took up her
abode at government house. 1t was
only quite recently that she and her
husband made the journey from OF
tawa to Montreal. a distance of 120
miles, in Canadian canoes The party.
which comprised eight persons, pad
died by day and camped in the woods
at night, the arrangements generally
being of the simplest and least luxu-
rious description.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

She didn't know any more what to do
than the big cat who watched her.
but she touched something, she could
MT tell what, and loi the wheel turned
and once again came the sweet tune.
Carefully she laid the money in the
table drawer, but the cover in place.
closed the box and carried it back
to the bedroom, saying cheerily:
well, grandma, the last hope is
surely not dead. A card from James
says he will be here tomorrow morn
ing''-and God and the angels forgive
her for the lie.
The sweet, wrinkled, old face wore
a happy smile, but the soul was gone
Softly the music-box played The
Last Hope" The door was closed;
the dead woman was alone with the
music she loved.
In the next room a boy and a girl
maya man and a woman stood
side by side. Gently his arm stole
around her waist.
''Ruthie, but for you her last hope
yes, and my own, had died. Had
not got here before she went / should
never have forgiven myself"
He raised her sweet face to his and
there were tears in her eyes.
why, my darling, is it so? Is
there one last hope for me still?" and
the girl replied:
How I have loved you, James!'-
and sweetly, softly, THE Last Hope"
played-for the dead and for the liv-
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
SPLIT IN NOTED SOCIETY,".
Women Leave Organization on Cues
ton of Divorce.

An organization of Catholic women
was formed in New York city recent
ly which had for its object, among
other things, suppression of the d.
vorce evil. Miss Annie Leary, a lead
ing member of the 400, personal
friend of Mrs. Astor and a papal
countess, was one of the principal
movers in the new enterprise, but it
is understood she and Mrs. Frederick
Nelson, also one of the leading wom-
en- of the Catholic laity of the United
States, have withdrawn from the so
ciety, the reason being that rule
was recently adopted that all mem
bers pledge themselves to abjure the
society of divorced persons. Miss
Leary numbers among her friends
Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont and other
notable Divorces. Mrs. Nelson, the
mother of Mrs. Hollis Hunnewell,
who recently divorced Arthur 1. Kemp
and was remarked soon afterward,
followed suit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
WON CAMPAIGN WITH BULL.
How New York AssembIyman Secured
His Seat.


Much surprise was evinced when
the young millionaire Robert Win
thrOp Chanler defeated Major Francis
G. Landon in the race for the New
York assembly The explanation may
be found in a story which seems to
indicate that Mr.. Chanler either has
a good idea of practical politics or is
being guided by a veteran at the
game. Everything was going well with
Major Landon's campaign, despite his
unpopular move in declaring against
the acceptance of Pullman passes,
when Mr.. Chanler invested $4,000 in a
prize bull, which he invited all of the
farmers of the district to call at his
place and view. The ruralistS went
into raptures over the bull, and when
they expressed wish that they might
own such an animal Mr.. Chanler
promptly presented each with card
giving him an interest. These cards
were distributed without discrimina-
ton to all raisers of cattle, and the
prize bull became the common prop
erty of the county. Against this sort
of competition Major Landon's fight
was hopeless.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

Assemblyman Newcomb has intro
duced in the New York legislature a
bill providing that after the close of
McClellan's term the mayor of New
York shall remain in Office four years
instead of two. Mr. Newcomb at pres
emit contents himself with saying that
if municipal and national politics are
to be divorced in New York 1T is evil
dent that mayoralty elections the year
before the presidential contest must
be abandoned.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
THE LAS HOPE
BY LURA VINE SMITH


ing woman's face lit up with a bright
glow.
1T was years ago-one cold night
N fall. Your grandpa and l lived
right here, just as you and I do-and
the wind howled just as it does to-
night-perhaps that is what made
me remember-that and. There
came a sound of music out under that
old ironwood tree; it came nearer,
and o, it was so sweet 1t was The
Last Hope, the boy said, for father
opened the door, and there stood the
poor thing, cold and shivering, and
sick. We took him in and put him to
bed; l guess you would call him a
'Dago,' now, but he had a sweet soul.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

Young Society Woman Got the Best
of Chauncey Depew.


of Chauncey Depew.
Chauncey Depew was badly worsted
the other afternoon in contest, of wit
with young society woman of Wash
ington. The two had been waging a
fairly even battle until the Senator
ventured to praise a certain young
woman who for some time has been
endeavoring to work her way into ex-
elusive society. The youthful matron
with whom Chauncey was conversing
does not view this aspiration with
favor, and he was aware of the fact.
You must admit said he, that Mrs.
Blanks crudeness is disappearing. l
should certainly say that she is rising
in the social SCALE ''Oh, dear me,
yes" was the reply, "she is snubbed
by a better class of people every time
she appears. To that extent at least
the poor thing is making progress"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
1T WAS UP TO BROKER TAYLOR.
Whether Beggar Should Take Lords
Name in Vain or Not.

Name in Vain or Not.
Talbot ]. Taylor, son-in-law of James
r. Keene, is noted for his kindness of
heart. Few are the beggars who, ap-
pealing to Mr.. Taylor, are dismissed
empty-handed.
One bright morning not long ago a
gray-beard with one leg hobbled hum
bly, up to Mr.. Taylor on Broadway.
For Gods sake, sir" he began,
but the broker interrupted him with
some severity.
Don't take the Lords name in vain,
my FRIEND he said.
The beggar's rather intelligent face
was Illuminated with a Iaint smile.
1T will be your fault. SIR he said,
eff l do take it in vain
Thereupon the broker also smiled,
and his hand went quickly to his
pocket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Left Lands of Unknown Value.

The personal property of the late
George NJ. Wakefield, mining operator
and speculator of Milwaukee, is worth
1923 ,699.4O. according to the report of
the appraisers made to the county
court How much the real estate is
worth is not known. as the appraisers
were unable to determine the values.
there being 4,1S6 acres of mining land
in Michigan and thirty acres in Mari
nette county
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
THREE
CARDINAL
POINTS
BLOOD
HEALTH
HAPPINESS

It is a fact that, with impover-
ished or unhealthy condition of the
blood, suffering, i'll health and I'M
happiness must result.
Rich, Red, Radiant Blood means
to the possessor splendid health,
and health means happiness to the,
vast extent physical condition may
exert its influence
Do you suffer from nervousness,
weakness, brain fag, loss of energy,
a sluggish, tired body, with little,
If any, ambition and Vitality Do
you feel that you must have rest
and are unequal to your daily tasks
and responsibilities? Does your
body ache and pain all over from
lack of circulation and proper nu-
trition3 Does your system need
to be built up and held there1 II
these and similar conditions exist.
speedy relief and permanent cure
are within your reach
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
A Budding Romance.

They stroll away from all the rest
To talk of Girton, Golf and Gissing
Till. by some strange caprice, at last
The conversation turns on-kissing.
He claims. with that convincing air
OF one whose knowledge is cOmpletest
That Kisses won beneath the rose
Are far the tenderest and sweetest
A pause ensues. He begs her thought.
Her glance no CLEAN of guile diScloSeS
81 was just wondering" she observes.
IF this year would be good for roses %
Beatrice Hanscom in Ainslee's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Claus spreekeIs, Vow.

When Claus Sprekels left the Sand
witch islands some ten years ago he
said he should not return until Queen
LiIiukalani had won her throne back,
or, failing that, until grass should be
growing in the streets of Honolulu
As there is no prospect of either of
these events happening, it is probable
that the splendid Sprecke1s- mansion
in Honolulu will remain vacant until
the owner dies. Half a dozen servants
ten years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
CHARITIES TO BE KEPT UP.
Forecast of John D. RockefeIIer's Last
Testament.

1t leaked out the other day through
the statement of prominent business
man of New York city, whose ac-
quaintance with John D. Rockefeller
is a close one, that the terms of the
Rockefeller will are so drawn that the
numerous charities to which he now
contributes regularly will receive the
same benefits yearly as they do now.
1t isn't known whether this will in
clude the University of Chicago or
not, but it does include scores and
scores of institutions and private
charities which are kept alive largely
by the generosity of Mr. Rockefeller,
and of which the world at large knows
but little
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
How Shocking.

They were sitting by the window
looking out at the big silvery moon
and the little twinkling stars. records
the Brooklyn Eagle. do you remem-
Der what Emerson says about the
music OF the spheres?" he asked
dreamily- NO she answered. but
II IT'S anything like what papa says
about the music of the Smiths in
the next fat it must be awful"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
1.-THE HEALTH OF THE SICK"
Witty Toast Proposed by New York
State Senator.

Senator Sullivan of New York was
recently the guest at a banquet of
homeopathic physicians. During the
banquet the usual toasts were drunk.
To the health of the ladies'" of the
president" of Hahnemann, the father
of homeopathy" and of a dozen other
persons and subjects glasses were
drained duly, and then, all of sud
den, the POSTMASTER remarked that
the witty Senator Sullivan had not yet
responded to a toast. Senator Sulli-
van,'' he said, rising, has not yet
been heard from. Senator Sullivan
will now propose a health" The Sena-
tor arose and beamed upon the assem-
blage of physicians. Il propose" he
said, ''the health of the sick
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
A DIPLOMAT AND NOVELIST.

South American Who Has Won Fame
in Both Spheres.
DR.. Eduardo Acevado Diaz, the new
1y appointed minister from Uruguay,
who has been sent to Washington to
open a legation, is known in South
America as a novelist of high repute.
Not confining himself to running q
newspaper as editor. and dabbling in
affairs of state, Senior Diaz found time
to publish in Spanish large number
of romances of thrilling interest. Most
of these stories have all the interest
of Spanish love tales and are typical
of South America, taking high mark
in the lighter literature of that coun-
try.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Wanted No Mistake.

A little fellow in saying his prayers
one night entreated a blessing on mis-
aunt, who was dangerously ill, and
gravely concluded with these words:
And please, God, don't forget her adj
dress. She lives at Blank street, ON
the third floor to the right"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Now Is the Time.

ToIeay is the time for laughter;
Tomorrow the time for tears,
Whatever may come hereafter,
Whatever of woe with years;
To-day is the time to borrow
The best that the gods can give
We can sorrow if need be tomorrow
But to-day is the time to livei
Boston Traveller
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Portrait in Marble Column.

In polishing a green marble column
IN the south aisle of the new Roman
Catholic cathedral at Westminster,
curious freak has been revealed. 1t. is
q white face in the dark marble,
which Is by some regarded as an
exact portrait of the great Duke of
Wellington. but which resembles
rather the late Cardinal Manning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Oil in Trinidad.

On the Island of Trinidad oil is
found amid a huge tropical vegetation,
and is said to be of first-class illum-
mating power A Canadian company
is exploiting the field. 1t is intended
to build a pipeline, by means of which
the oil will be conveyed TO the harbor
of Port of Spain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
New Idea in Education.

The committee of the Berlin Town
council is charge of the primary
schools is now proposing to spend
$4,000 every year for eight years in
painting frescoes on the walls of
class rooms and corridors These pic
lures will be simple in character. and
will represent for the most part
scenes in German history.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Automatic shin,s Pun,n

A ships pump has been invented
1t consists of a normally horizontal
lever with vertical pump rod on
each end and a weighted pendulum at
the center The roll of the ship
swings the pendulum and drives the
pump rods
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Americans in Australia.

In adj the larger cities of Australia
and New Zealand you will find some
Americans Melbourne especially has
many, whose fathers voyaged from
San Francisco when gold was first dis
covered.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Very BAD slnn

MY friend, my friend, a word in
your ear. You may be quite sure that
you have grown too fast when yoa
ind that yoR have outgrown Christ
mas 1t is q very lad sign."-From
Dickens christmas When We Are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

London correspondents point out an
unusual honor for an American singer
in the three-year contract made by the
Covent Garden opera in London with
Miss Elizabeth Parkinson. Miss Park
inson-is the daughter of Judge John D.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

Parkinson of Kansas City. She made
her musical debut in Paris a little
over year ago, and few months
later appeared with success as Lakme
in a grand production at the Opera
Comique.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Mountain Cranberry,

Mountain cranberry is one of the
best remedies for kidney troubles II
grows wild on poor soil, but is not as
plentiful as many of the herbs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Subsidized Steamers.

A new Italian line of steamers to
run to China receives a government
subsidy OF $913 600 Russian line
has been established from Odessa to
New York via Naples and Marseilles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
roHee Ip,porfe

The imports of coffee at New Or
leans for 1903 were in excess of a
million bags. In no previous year
have the imports of that commodity
been SO large
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Largest Cave in the World.

South Dakota claims the largest
cave in the world 1t is the wind
cave at Hot Springs, extending ninety
miles in different directions, and con-
tanning 1000 chambers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
Giant Spiders.

In the East Indies there are spiders
SO large that they feed on small
birds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06
EUPARILLA

Is Blood Purifier and Tonic with.
out equal. It will increase vital
activity. It will give you the buoy.
ant and happy feeling of youth re-
newed and health restored.
You can purchase at your Druggtsf's
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-02-06

1 get the money without letting her
know? o Jamie, Jamie, Why will
you? l love him, anyway, and if it's
in my power I'll get him home!"
She sat and pondered-it seemed
for hours, but the problem remained
unsolved.
.'Ruthiei Ruthie,"
Eyes. grandpa. I'm coming; do you
want your tex!
No. not now, uearie- Child, 1 want
yoI to go up into the attic-here, take
this key, unlock the big chest and
bring down the music box you will
find there-if you can carry it, Wait,
let me tell you about it," and the dy-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14

lcopyrlsA.. laoa. by {. J. Hirsl