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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
HEALTH AT HOME.

There are several reasons why in
valids improve at a health resort"
If homes were more comfortable and
less hurly-burly they might prove
quite as effective as the resort.
Rest, baths and water are the three
watchwords of health resorts >
There can be no rest where there Is
fretting and rushing. Turn fretting
and rushing out of the homes. Few
people drink enough of water. In the
first place, it must be taken slowly,
but literally all through the day. 1t
must be cool, but not too cold. Men,
women and children would be hap
pier and healthier if they rested more,
bathed oftener and drank more
water-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
FRANCE TURNING FROM WAR.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Times calls attention to a remark
able consequence of the war in the
far East. The horrors and sufferings
attendant on that war have struck the
Imagination of the French, and deep
ened the growing unpopularity of war
in society of all grades, which is al
ready matter of serious concern to the
military chiefs. The people abhor the
idea of being dragged into a cam
paign-a feeling which, If it contin-
ues, will affect all the politics of the
world. France, in fact, will cease to
be the state suspected by statesmen
of an intention to disturb order.
Many circumstances, says the London
Spectator, tend to confirm this judg-
mert, but we have still to discover
whether the change is permanent or
is only passing mood. 1t is little
difficult to believe that the vivid his
tory of France has ended; but it is
certain that the great and growing
Socialist party cares little about the
feet, and wishes to convert the army
into a purely defensive force, organ
lied on the Swiss plan Only, will
not the rise of a great leader, the ap-
pearance of some object of ambition,
or the reception of some insult re-
move all that appreciation of peace?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
AMTH THF WOpLD'S
- BEST WQITERS\
RECORD OF a CORY DECADE.

The decade just closing must be-
written in history as one of the blood
lest epochs of the world. In 1894 oc.
CURED the Chino-Japanese war. Then
came our war with Spain, which was
Immediately followed by England's
war against the beers, and now Japan
and Russia are fighting for the mas
terry Of oriental Asia. Besides these
great struggles there were others of
lesser size and note. Italy, Germany,
France, England and Portugal have
fought the native tribes of Africa. In
terror Asia has been the theater of
much desperate fighting. The Dutch
have had an instruction to contend
with in the East Indies. Hayti, Central
America and the northern nations of
South America have had rebellions
too numerous to mention, while we
have been busily engaged in suppress
ing uprisings in the Philippines
Kansas City Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Germany Helps Russia.

The steady removal of troops from
the Russian western frontier, evident
ly made possible by an understanding
between the szar and the German en-
peror, is one of the most disquieting
features of the European situation In
England this is looked upon as an act
of bad faitn and a source of acute
danger to the peace of the world. 1t
is declared in Germany that this I'M
Outstanding over the frontier does not
go to the point of actual assistance
1t is, however, an attitude OF the
greatest military advantage to Russia,
as it allows the car to leave his chain
of Western forts unoccupied and per-
mits him to take some of his finest
regiments to the relief of Kuropatkin.
To say that this is not helping Russia
is to bubble with words, although it
may be that this sort of negative as
sistance does not disrupt existing Of
fetal relations.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Insane Of England and Wales

The fifty-eightn report of the COM
missioner of lunacy, issued September
z, 1904, shows that in England and
Wales, on January 1, last, 1l7,199 per-
sons were certified as insane, being
1926 in excess of the number on the
same day in 1908. This increase is
comparable with that of 3,251 in 1902,
2,76s in 1901, and 1888 in 1900, the
average annual increase in the ten
years ended December 81, 1903, being
2,513 Private lunatics numbered 81
ssh on January 1 last, incluring 2SI
who were maintained by the state in
naval and military hospitals, and SOL
who were found insane by inquis1t1on
Pauper patients numbered 1O6,171 ana
criminal patients 877. On January
last, the total number of certified in
sane was to the estimated population
of England and Wales in the proper
ton of 1 to 2SS, or 34.7 per 10000 OF
population. Last year the ratio was
34.I4 In 1894 the proportion of in
sane to the total population was 1921
per 10000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
ROOT OF A FRANCHISE BRIBERY.

There could be no robbery without
bribers. If men are sent to Jail, as
they ought to be, for selling public
franchises, what of the responsibility
of those who buy the franchises? The
heads of great corporation look upon
this whole matter from a commercial
standpoint only. 1t is not only cheap
er to buy what they want from the
rascals than to promote the election
of honest men, but often they can buy
them. 1t is only when the demands
become exorbitant, or the rasca1s do
not "stay bought that they take an
interest in the character of the candi-
dates. Ethical considerations do not
enter into their calculations. AS pri-
vate citizens they may even recog-
nize bribery as a crime and deplore
it's practice. AS corporation officers
they must take the world as they
find ft"-Phi1adelphia Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

Instances are common of the deve1-
oEment of a criminal instinct in a par
ticular direction and there are noto-
rious cases in which the craving for
crime has manifested itself at a very
early age. The criminal appears so
sane in every other direction that in
senity can not serve him for defense
before jury, yet he may. be irrespon-
sible in this one direction as any in
mate of an asylum. Often, however,
the prompting to crime is hidden away
deeply and mysteriously, and the nor
NAL condition of the mind in reference
to everything else being so apparent
there is nothing to be done but apply
the usual penalties of the law.-Baltj-
more Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Hioh Paid Canadian soldiers.

An order has been promulgated by
the Dominion government increasing
the pay of the militia as follows:
Colonies, from $4.S6 to SIS day; ma
jors, $500 to 81 a day; captains, $3.50
to So a day; ieutenants. $1.58 to 50 a
day; provisional heutenants, SIPS to
<1-5O n day. Recruits will receive the
first year so cents, and if their con-
duct is good they will get 20 cents a
day the second year. Privates will
get SO cents, and if their conduct is
good 80 cents the second year, and
the third year 80 cents, and if their
conduct is good 81 day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
WORLD GETTING ACQUAINTED.

The value of an assemb1age of per
sonalties such as the peace congress
has given America at this session is
this, that the abstract conceptions Of
internationalism and nationalism are
seen in the new light of personalities
To hold the theory that it would be
well for men to be brothers is good,
but action along that line depends
much on what the brothers both seem
to be and are. Any gathering which
reveals to Americans just what sort
of men and women the idealists OF
Europe and Asia are, makes for
brotherhood, for the incarnations of a
truth are always more persuasive
than the truth itself.-Boston Trans
cript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
NEGLECT OF PUBLIC DUTY.

The question is naturally asked:
why and how are bad men in ONCE
II the people do not put them there?"
The simple truth is that the people
do put them there. II the city govern
ment is made up of thieves and ras-
calls 1t is because the alleged best cit
liens put them in of1ice either by vot-
ing for them or by failing to vote
against them The failure to vote is
the crime Of the American citizen
These same citizens keep careful
enough watch over their money, their
property and their private business.
They take great pains to see that
their employees are honest and faith
full, and they do all in their power to
keep robbers out of labor bank vaults
and strong boxes But they utterly
neglect to look after their p4olic bust
ness--New Orleans Picayune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
GROWING HORROR OF WAR.

That q greater horror of war never
pervaded the earth than is felt now
in the presence of the mighty strug-
gle in Manchuria is one good sign
The glory Of war is now seldom mem
toned, for the world is beginning to
doubt the reality of a glory that IL
based on the destruction of human
life. The greatest statesmen of to-
day are called great for their ability
to maintain peace rather than for
their capacity to conduct war. Fur
thermore, there have never been
greater efforts on the part of leaders
OF human thought to influence men
and governments for peace than have
been put forth during the past year.
-Nebraska State Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

Every hOuSekeeI eT should know
that if they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time. because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contai rs 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up IN q pound pack
ages, and the price Is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from a l Injurious chem
icals. If your grocer lies to sell you
1907. package it is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defialtce Starch has
printed on every packa ge in large let
tiers and figures ''16 U.S." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

There Is Catarrh this section of the country
than all other diseases together and until the last
W a supposed be fucurable- For a great
doctors pronounced 1t local disease and
prescribed remedies and by constantly failing
To with local treatment, pronounced II ipcurabe
Science has Catarrh to be constitutional dis
and therefore requires constitutional treatment.
HaNs Catnrrh Cure. manufactured by r. Cheney
& Co. Toledo Ohio, Ia the only CONSTITUTIONAL
the market taken internally In doses from 10
drops teaspoonful- 1t acts directly the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system They ofer one
hundred dollars for any It fails to Send
tore circular and testimonials.
Address: +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists. 75c-
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
New Zealand a Land of MarveIs.

To no country in the world has Ma
ture been SO prodigal of scenic gifts
as to the island of New Zealand. 1t
has the largest glacier and the larg-
est geyser, in addition to marvellous
boiling mineral springs that have few
rivals The whole place teens with
interest history and NEUROLOGICAL
traditions of the tribal heroes. Every
hill and glade, even the trees and
flowers, have mystic association with
demigods, elfs or demons, for the folk
lore of the Maoris is the richest in
the world.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Joke on Swallow.

When Silas c. Swallow, Prohibition
candidate for president, was in Mum
Gle, Ind, he stopped at the Braun
house. 1t happened that Clerk Morri
son did not know the distinguished
prohibition leader. He very easily
mistook him for the usual travelling
salesman. After assigning Candidate
Swallow to a room he obligingly in.
formed him that he could lind a bar
room "just around the corner
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to wish to put his visitor thoroughly
at ease. Moreover, he rather liked
the visitor, this son of his old friend
and comrade in arms
You will sit down, Richard?" he
asked, noting an unusual trace of awk-
wardness in the younger mans man
ner.
From an open window on the other
side of the house foated the sound
of a girls voice, full, rich contralto.
singing a little love song, old-fash-
toned and quantity beautiful.
1t brought up memories to the older
man. and in their strain he seemed
half to forget the presence of the
other.
1t cost him an effort to bring himself
back into the present and to make
some conventional remark about the
beauty OF the evening; a remark to
which the younger man replied in
strain of equal conventionality-
Margaret is in the drawing room,
Richard, and is expecting you, 1 be-
lieve. At last l seem to remember
this evening"
II will join her presently, sir. But
I wished to see you first
At this remark the old man looked
quickly and sharply at the guest.
Could it be possible this young
jackanapes was coming to ask for
Margaret's hand? The idea was too
ridiculous to be entertained for a
moment.
Margaret was a mere child of 20
or FL at most, and this youngster
could be but little older. 1t was
only the other day that Margaret and
Richard had been making mud pies
together.
There was a disquieting air of
grave solemnity in Richards voice,
which disturbed his host, and the
words which followed completed the
shock.
81 want to ask your consent to your
daughters marriage with me, SIR
went on the younger man, somewhat
hastily, but with fine air of pride
in his manner.
After all, reflected the judge, some
thing like this was bound to come
sooner or later. But there was no
earthly reason why the young man
should be in such hurry to carry off
Margaret. They were both mere chill
dren, and neither could be certain of
their mind at so tender an age.
Yet Richard, he was bound to ad-
mit, filed most of the requisites of
the man who should marry his daugh-
ter.
Determined not to offend the young
man nor hurt his feelings unnecessar-
lily, he began to point out these rea-
sons why the desired consent should
be withheld.
The exposition was beautifully logi-
cal, the judge felt with warm pride,
and must certainly appeal to any rea-
soning human being And he had al
ways felt that Richard was a young
man of exceptional intelligence.
But, strange to say, the reasons did
not seem to impress the young man
as seriously as he could have wished
Indeed, Richard showed an obstinate
tendency to combat them.
The judge scarcely heard all of the
young mans eager arguments. The
voice from within the drawing room
had taken up the burden of another
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

the daughter who was the image OF
her dearly loved mother?
AS he listened unheedingly to the
arguments of the young man and
dreamily to the music from the open
window, another dream of the long
ago came to him:
He, young man once more. was
standing before an old man and ask
ing for his daughter, answering argu-
ment with argument, and wrath with
proud humility and logged tenacity Of
purpose. After all, he reflected, each
of us is an individual and life must
be lived.
He had half forgotten that Richard
was waiting, and he recalled himself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Didn't Eli Father.

what are you studying now?" asked
Mrs. Cumrox. I'VE have taken up the
subject of molecules" answered her
son. & hope you will be very atten-
tive and practice constantly. 1 tried
to get your father to wear one, but he
couldn't make it stay in his eye."-
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
CoIored Photography.

DR.. Koenig, of Hoechst, Germany,
has announced to a congress of sci
entiStS in Berlin that he has succeed
ed in solving the problem of colored
photography, through simple pro-
cess, whereby every shade of color
in the photographed subject was re-
produced to perfection in the photo
graph
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

Sir Jenkin Coles. speaker of the
South Australian parliament, has just
established what is probably a worlds
record He has completed fourteen
years of uninterrupted service in the
chair without ever once being absent
during the working hours, from ILL.,
ness or any other cause.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Best in the World.

Cream, Ark, Nov. 7.-(Special.)-
After eighteen months suffering from
Epilepsy, Backache and Kidney Com
plant, Mr.. w. H. Smith of this place
is we'll man again and those who
have watched his return to health
unhesitatingly give all the credit to
Dodd's Kidney Pills. In an interview
regarding his cure, Mr.. Smith says:
81 had been low for eighteen months
with my back and kidneys and also
Epilepsy. / had taken everything l
knew of. and nothing seemed. to do
me any good till a friend of mine got
me to send for Dodd's Kidney Pills.
l find that they are the greatest med
icine in the world, for now l am able
to work and am in fact as stout and
strong as before 1 took sick"
Dodd's Kidney Pills cure the Kid
neys Cured Kidneys cleanse the
blood of all impurities. Pure blood
means good health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
eIanke Coffee Wins Everything.

st. Louis. Nov. Swords Fair
gives c., F. Blanke Tea G Coffee Co.
hig.est award, grand prize and gold
medal, on coffee, also five additional
highest awards on Grant Cabin Tea,
Quaker Ceylon Tea, China Tea, Shid-
zuokaken Japan and Formosan Teas,
making greatest number grand prizes
ever awarded one firm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
A Curt Reply.

"Ah!" said Mr.. Borem, sitting with
her in a secluded bower near the
moonlit lake, isn't it delightful to be
out here alone?" Yes, was enjoying
it SO before you came" she replied.
promptly.-Philadelp Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
A Chance for Kansas MiIIers.

The Royal Hungarian Commercial
museum of Budapest has officially in
formed the United States government
that there is an opening in Hungary
for from 1000 to 5000 carloads of
wheat bran.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

The image of her dearly loved mother.
with a start to hear the young man
say:
Il realize, sir, that I am not at all
worthy of her, but 1 know that no
man could be worthy, and my love
shall make up for my deficiencies"
After all, Richard seemed to have
some idea of the magnitude of the
boon which he was seeing. He would
bid them wait awhile; they would
know their own minds better in few
years and would be able to learn If
what they felt was really love or only
it's counterfeit. Something of this he
put into words for his answer.
Much to his surprise his great con-
cession seemed to meet with cool
reception. With singular tenacity
of purpose and Supplying audacity
the young man seemed about to argue
with him.
Margaret is 81, sir, and 1 am 26.
think we may each of us claim to be
old enough to know our own minds.
You. yourself, as you told me. were
married when you were 81 and your
wife 49,
But that was a different case.
| Richard"
/ How different, sir?"
"Why-'' For the life of him the
| judge could not have told what the
| difference was.
You mean that you loved the girl
who was to become your wife very
dearly, and that you felt you could
not wait for her. Is not that the
| case, sir?"
| The judge thought the young man
was treading very close to the Dor
derland which lies between earnest
ness and impudence. But he had stat
| ed the true condition of affairs.
| The song inside |. house had
ceased. and Margaret came toward
them along the piazza. In the moon
| light the resemblance to her mother
! seemed even stronger than in the day
| light.
When she reached the two she
stood and looked at her father. There
was a question in her eyes, a Ques-
ton that was pleading.
And when the judge had nodded his
consent the young man and the young
woman looked at each other az
|
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

When a woman wants people to be-
lieve her old family horse is young
and wild, she has wood buttons put
on the reins to show how hard it is
to hold him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

I'm afraid, Johnny" said the Sum-
Gay schoo teacher, rather sadly, that
1 shall never meet you in the better
land" why? What have you been
doing now?"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

1t is easier to keep a good-for-noti-
ing dog in the house than it is to
keep the wolf from the door,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

others
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

A grain of honesty and native worth
is of more value than all the ad-
ventitious ornaments, estates or pre-
ferments, for the sake of which some
of the better sort SO often turn
knayes.-Shaftesbur
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Those Who Have rrled It

win use no other. Defiance Cold Wa.
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only IL OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

Catarrh of the Bladder and Kidney Trouble
absolutely cured by DIR. David KennedysA Favorite
Remedy. World famous for 80 years a bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
More Flexible and Lastino.

wont shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more for same
money. ~
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RIj.sfuI Iunorance,

He-They say he has more money
than he knows what to do with.
She-Has he really. Such ignoranoG
is bliss.-Puck-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

There is a mistaken impression that
every time an old maid is introduced
to an unmarried man, she sees Hope
Ahead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

IL you must knock get out in the
middle of 4o-acre lot and WELD your
hammer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

MR.. Winal0wss Soothing syrup.
Tor children teethfng, softens the gums, reduces n
Aanmaxion. anays pain. cures wind coitr sc boefie
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19
Avoid the Cheap and "Big Can" Dak.
Ing Powders.

AVOID the Ch6ap and big Cam D0k-
Ing Powders.
The cheap baking powders have but one
recommendation: they certainly give the pur-
chaser plenty of powder for his money. These
powders are carelessly made from inferior
materials that they will not make light, whole
some food Further, these cheap baking
powders have a very small percentage of leaven-
ing gas; therefore 1t takes from two to three
times as much of such powder to raise the cake
or biscuit as it does of Calumet Baking Powder
Therefore In the long run, the actual cost to the
consumer of such powders is more than Calumet
would be- Cheap baking powders leave the
bread sometimes bleached and acid, sometimes
yellow and alkaline, and always unpalatable
They are never of uniform strength and quality.
Why not buy a perfectly wholesome baking
powder like Calumet, that is at the same time
moderate in price and one which can be relied
upon? Calumet is always the same. keeps in
definitely and gives the cook the least trouble.
Diogenes being asked, What is that
beast which is the most dangerous?"
replied: "Of wild beasts, the bite OF q
slanderer, and of tame beasts. that OF
q natterer."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-11-19

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win This is why Defiance Starch
IL taking the place OF all others