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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
LANDS WANTED.

I have customers for few unim-
proved cheap tracts-o of land; some we'll
improved farms; SOME small ranches,
and two large ranches.
If you want to sell now is the time
Come list what you have, OF send me
descriptions. prices, ETC.
For Sa1e-LandS.
A few bargains in lands-farm and
ranch lands
Irrigated Lands.
/ am agent for the Arkansas Valley
Sugar Beet s. Irrigated Land Co 5
lands in Southeast Colorado, where
farming pays.
Call on or write,
S. NJ. HUTZEL,
Wa-Keeney, Kans-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
NOTICE I,

The Common School examinations
will be held on April 1st. and 8th in
the following districts: 1, 2. 3. 5, q, II,
26, 80, 81, 81, AZ, A. Subjects as fol
lows:
April l - Orthography. Reading,
Writing, Geography, Physiology.
April = Arithmetic, Grammar,
Civil Government. q. S. History,
Kansas History, Algebra fElective).
Teachers in the above districts will
please call on county superintendent
for paper. If questions are not ready
by that time they will be sent by
mail. HATTIE j. KIRBY,
County Supt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
PROFESSIONAL cARps.

A. g. JONES.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
wA-KEENEY. KANSAS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Wanted TO Buy
Snaps in Trego county land. Write
full description to
NIQUETTE BROS.
Lincoln, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

In the District Court within and for the
County of Trego, in the State of KAN
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Pay us-we need coin.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
A VERY CLOSE CALL.

stuck to my engine, although ev
cry joint ached and every nerve was
racked with PAIN writes q. w. Bella
my, locomotive fireman. of Burling-
ton, Iowa. II was weak and pale,
without any appetite and oil run down.
A, was about to give up, ! got bot.
tie Of Electric Bitters, and after taking
It, | felt as well as / ever did In my
hfe.n Weak, sicKly, run down people
always gain new life, streagth and
vigor from their use. Try them, Sat
i.faction guaranteed by NJ. A. Snod-
rass. Price 80 csnts.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
q. 600 POUNDS EMBODIED

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. S Nearly
every window in the borough OF
Christiaua was broken today by the
explosion OF 900 pounds OF dyna-
mite.
Forty boxes OF the explosive had
been packed around steam pipes TO be
thawed out for use on the Iailroa j
work Just south OF the town. When
the explosion ACQUIRED no one was
near, and as far as can be asceftained,
no one was injured.
The walls OF the Christiana Ma
chine Comrany.s building were
blown in by the force of the explosion
Every res dence and store throughout
the town were more or less damage d i,
windows being shattered and walls
cracked The greenhouses Of VIM.
Brintcn were demolished.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
AN IMPORTANT CASE DECIDED.

Our young friend ]. M.woods, Esq.
CT the firm Of Fsulkxer. Walker and
Woods has won well. deserved laurels
in the conduct OF a suit that has been
recently decided by Judge John j.
Jackson in the United States court
in Parkersburg which involved a
large amount OF money.
The case came up on petition for
an injunction, filed by Byron L. FL
dred, OF New York. restraining the
Washington Building Lime Co..
through Daniel Baker, its president,
from the use of certain process ia
burning lime. upon which the said
Eldred claims patent and sold the
night to use same, to the said Co..
upon the pavement ola royalty of / 4
of a cent per bushel. Several months
ago the president Daniel Baker uoti-
fed the Eldred Co, that he would
terminate the contract. but has since
continued TO use it,
The plea Of the defendant was that
ii was not using the Eldred pfece IS
upon which there was patent, but
the old Dire iker process which was
patented in 1887 aud upon which the
patent had expired. and was common
property The defense made good and
Judge Jackson refused 10 grant the in
junction II is thought that the case
will be carried 10 the Supreme Court
OF the United States, by the New
York Co, but in the meantime Judge
Jackson's decision holds good
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
A PRIVATE DANCE.

Miss Nellie Klmmell entert aimed a
number OF her liends at private
dance in Hobbs hal Monday night
from to IL o'clock There were about
70 couples present and the evcping
was an enjoyable one. Music for the
dancing was furnished by select or
chestra. Among those present from
other places were: Miss Hovermale. of
Berkeley Springs; Mss Livefs, OF
Woodstock, and Miss Thumb and Nc
Crory. of Hag erstown.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

FL, IS Liquid Cream Balm is an ole
friend in a new form. 1t rs prepared
for the particular benefit of sufferer
from nasal catafrh who are used &c
an atomizer in spraying the diseased
membranes. All the healing and
soothing properties of Cream. BALM
are retained in the new preparation.
1t does not dry up the seeretions.
Price. including spraying tube. rs
cents. At your dru ygist's or Ely
Brothers, So Warren street, New York
will mail it.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13


1T was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bittefs cured me OF terrible
breaking out all over the body. ana
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cofnvell, Conn.
The majority Of the rising young
men OF to day run elevators.
Nd one ever heard Of messenger
boy being touched to the quick.
The busy little boot-biack never
fails TO improve each shining hour. =.
Monarah over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains, rstings. Instans relief. DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store.
The easiest thing for a boy to catch
with bent pin is the school teacher.
"Cure the cough ard save the life. r
Dr.. Woops Norway Pine syrup cures
cough and colds, down TO the very
verge of consumption.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
CRUM CONFIRMED

The nomi aatiou OF w. ID. Crum. q
negro. to be Collector OF the port at
Charleston, s. c. has at last been CON
tirmed by the United States Senate, in
executive session. by a vote Of 50 to
II.
Crum had been nominated three
times by the president. and failing OF
confirmation had received three re-
cess appointments. and has been act
ing urder these. The confirmation
was opposed by Senator u. r. Till
man, who objected to the appoint
ment OF negro. When Crum gets
his commission he will be entitled to
bick pay from the time of his first
recess appointment
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
ALWAYS kLIBERAL. TO
CHURCHES

asss I'll UKCHES NV
y Every church.will be given a lib
al.quanity Of L. &. NJ. paint Call tor
1t.
4lgallons Laugman & Martinez L.
x NJ. iPaint.mixed with three gallons
iinseed oil, will paint house.
w. y. Barr, .CLarleston, w. Va,
writes, PAINTED F1ankenberrysblock
with l.. I& NJ. stands out as though
vanished.
Wears and. covers like gold.
Don't pay 81. so a COLON II linse d
oil.
Buy oil Fresh from the barrel at 90
cents per gallon ard mix it with l..
& NJ. Paint.
1t makes paint cost about 81. 20 per
gallon.
Sold by
H. L. Doll 4 Co Martinsburg.
c. H.Child & Co. Harpers Ferry.
w. c. Meyers Shenandoah JUNCTION
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

Aliens Foot Ease, pow Ger. 1t cure
painful, smarting, nervous feet and
ingrowing.nails, and Instantly t1kes
the sting out of eorns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t il certain ccre
for sweating. callous and hot, tired,
aching feet. Thy it today. Sold by nj
Druggists and Shoe stores Csc. Don't
accept any substitute. Trial paei age
FREE Address, lien s. Olmsted, LIE
Ry. n. Y.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
GERARDSTowN NEWS.


From the Times.
1905.
A Happy and Prosperous New Year
10 every reader OF the Times.
Butter 30, eggs rs.
Over a path of golden sunbeams
the old years last days passed, and
sparkling stars in cloudless skies
lightened him to his rest.
Our young friend Austen Herbert.
is on visit to the old neighhorhood
Beneath bright skies The pc lit
New Years Day with balmy air pass.
ed pleasantly away
Still more of 1.-The beautiful let
it fall. warm, white covering over
all. through winiry days that in due
time grass, grain aud rocks may
come il prim,
We regret to hear that MIR. P. NJ.
Hollis received a bad sprain OF one oil
his ankles few days ago by slip
ping from the icy step OF his coal oil
wagon but hope he will soon be able
to travel his circuit again.
Some of the members OF tie Pres
byterian church of this place have
presented the pastor. Rev. K. A.
White with handsome dress suit
case. We hope, however, that be will
not use IL much in going away from
us
We regret to hear that Mr. John w.
rabb and family will soon leave the
old neighborhood. II. has purchased
house aud lot of Mr.. w. b. Glen
denning at Bunker Hill and expects
to remove their in the spring.
Mr.. James w. Gano has moved into
one, OF the houses he recently bought
in the village, the one laiel7 occupied
by Mr., Harry Hutton, who has re.
moved to Frederick county, Va,
We learn that Mr.. Newton Hardy
met with painful accident by hav.
ing the fingers of his hand cut off BY
being caught in er-shredder
that he was feeding on the farm o.
Mr.. William Trimble, near White
Hall. on Monday Of last nee k.
A party Of a dozen telephone mer
were in the village last week. We
! understand that they were in the EN-
ploy OF the Alleg heny and w. S
Miller Ofcha'd Companies and were
stiingiog UPON the large poles recent
ly put up private line T.. their us.
! between Cum be- iaIe, Md, and In
wood w. Va, Theie are now eigh
"Iies up II these poles and the i'm,
presents business like appearance
d.. J, P, Carer has sold the hick
DRY trees on a tract of his woodland
near this place to a Hagerstown firm
and they are now being cut to b,
| shipped to the factory and made int,
rims, spokes, handles. &c,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
WONDERFUL NERVE.

IL displayed by many man endur-
ing pains Of accidental Cuts, Wounds,
Brulse., Burns, Scalds. Sore iset or attn
joints. But there's no need for it.
kuckien's Arnica saive will kill the
pain and cure the trouble. It's the bes.
salve on earth for Piles, too. Csc at a.
A. Snodgrass' drugstore.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
GUARANlE FED CURE FOR
PILES

Itching, hi no. Bleeding or Protrudinp
Piles. Druggists refund meneS If Pazo
Olptmeut fails To cure any case, no
natter "f how lang standing, in sto IA
days. Frs Application gives Ease and
rest. 50c. If ysor druggist hasn't il send
s0c in stamps and il will bs forwarded
postpaid by Paris Medicine Co., st.
L-uis Nc.
Il-lS-6
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
HAPPY RESULTS.
Have made many MaItinshurg people
enthusiastic.

Have made many Maltiushurg people
enthusiastic.
No wonder scores OF Martinsburg
citizens grow enthusiastic. Public
statements like the following are but
truthful representations OF the daily
work done IN Matinsbnrg by Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Clint s. Wise, of Maple avenue,
freight engineer between Cherry Run
and Cumberland on engine sos, says.
II was laid up FOR six months. could
nor sliced. could scarcely eat, and lost
ten pounds weight each week. plac-
ed myself in the hands Of physician
but despite his treatment could lnot
notice any Improvement in my con-
dltion. | came TO the conclusion had
inflammation of the bladder or some-
thing akin To that. had 10 do some
thing and made up my mind to try
Doan's Kidney Pills. procured them
at drug store When | completed
the treatment | went back to my en-
CINE again entirely cured. =
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn CO., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents tor the United
States
Remember the name Doans and
take no other.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

A man never has real trouble until
he has soc big enough to wear his
clothes.
Blessings are like children. to be
appreciated they should be few and
far between.
Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema, or other, torturing skin
diseases, No need for it. Doau's
Ointment cures. Can't harm the most
delicate skin. At any drug store.
Men alw Us tow 10 fate; but not as
a matter Of courtesy,
Just when man needs his nerve
the most. he cant find ii
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
ENTERTAINED HER FRIENDS
Miss Rebekah Mckee, entertained a

number of her friends, at finch
party. on last Thursday night, at her
suburban home Sunny Side. Amsng
the guests present were Messrs Max
DeVorax and John S. Mckee. of New
York A delightful repast was served
and the evenisg proved to be most
enjoyable one.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

The more aimless a boy is the bet
ter he likes to run around with a shot
gun.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13
Special Locals.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bremo Quinine tab.
lsts. All druggists refund the m onsy II
1t fails TO cure. +. w. Groves signature
Is on each box. 25e
ll-ls-iy.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

II you lend man grass seed the
next thing he will strike you for will
be grass mower.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-01-13

Cold comfort comes in smell chunks
when the iceman serves it.
The man who has the most to say
always uses he fewest words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

Deaf people cheerful and comfortable, because
such people talk with their friends without the
friends having to shout back at them. They can hear
without straining 1t is the straining that puts such
queer, anxious look on the face of deaf person.
Wilson'S Ear Drums make all the sound strike
hard the center of the human ear drum, instead
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the whole drum head. 1t is this vibration Of the
drum that carries sound to the hearing Nerves
When we make the drum vibrate ten times much
make the sound ten times as loud and ten times
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noises in the head raw and running ears. broken
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sensible book, about Deafness tells how they
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They tell how their hearing was brought back to
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Some of these very people may live near you
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20
Listening Machines
for the Deaf
Sound Magnifiers Invented
by a Kentuckian.
Invisible, When Worn, but Act
Like Eyeglasses.

Ever see pair of Listening Machines2
They so soft in the ears one can't tell they
are wearing them.
And, no one else tell either, because they
out of sight when worn. Wilson Ear Drums are
to weak hearing what spectaces are to weak sight.
Because, they are sound -magnifiers. just
glasses sight magnif1ers.
They rest the Ear Nerves by taking the strain off
them-the strain of trying to hear dim sounds They
can be put into the ears, taken out. in minute
just as comfortably spectaces can be put and off
And, they can be worn for weeks at a time be-
cause they are ventilated. and go soft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20
THEIR THOUGHTS OF HER
By Tom Mason
By Tom Mason

Her Il her!
Her Dressmaker 1t Otherwise
Her Brother: "Oh, how tired makes mel"
a tonic
Her Maid What clothes fl
a l never her
Her Sundaychoo Pupil "Oh, she beautiful"
to /
Her New Acquaintance: What a bright grill"
a S
Her Grandmother ITO WI child
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

ardelli.
"Well?" said l dryly.
My dear wife-she is so tender
hearted-she declines to prosecute"
1T will not be necessary" said |.
we can convict the girl without her."
Il am afraid it will be difficult" said
he You see-the fact is-we needed
money. Suzanne had the bracelet duph-
Gated with madam consent"
This was an excellent lie, but just
what expected
And with her consent of course you
gamblcd it away under the name of Max
Feldman"
Yes" said he, in mock sorrow. lone
cannot always win.
You shaved of your beard the day
before you met me, didn't your"
YES, | think look younger he said,
smiling complacently,
And you stole the tiara and pawned
it in Philadelphia and gave ME a false
description of it.
'Pardon me. | did not steal it.
took it with my dear wife's consent We
needed ready money" he said.
And YOUR dear wife will swear to this?"
Undoubtedly
when she knows of the love affair
between YOU and Suzanne"
Love AFFAIR."" He seemed greatly
surprised Preposterous" he said,
laughing Suzanne would never say
such thing. And if she did my dear
wife would never believe it. Think,
he said, his sense of humor touched If
she were 50 mad as to believe it, how
ridiculous it would make her before the
public!'
There was no doubt that the rascal had
the game entirely in his own hands. He
controlled both the women and deceived
them both as he pleased. He had re-
ported the loss only because his wife
forced him to and he thought it safer to
do so himself Merely as an official
formalitv | went with him to see madam.
She would scarcely speak to me, said
nothing except at his dictation, and bore
out his story in every particular. piticd
the girl, and was glad she would not suffer.
There was no way of reaching the
Count but | determined to put him on
the grill little on my own account.
You have misled the police" | said
to him alone, and in this country that
is a very serious ol1ense. | shall look
up the law in the case and cannot answer
for the consequences.
Amid storm, tears, tragedy and other
Accomplishments, as | learned from the
detective, the Count left his dear wife
two hours later and took the train for
Montreal She was denied his affection
ate and consoling presence until the opera
season was over and she rCjoined him
in Paris had his history looked up, and
found that his name was Franz Becker,
that he hailed from Muhlhauscn in
Alsace, and was a commercial traveller
in Italy when he met madam at Milan
and married her With her money he
bought a title OF Count.
With some years experience to go upon
he was without doubt the most graceful,
companionable, heartless and conscience
less scoundrel that | ever met.
And | have always wanted look at
the two hundred thousand dollars worth
of jewels in the bank in Rome.
Copyright, 1885, by Thomas Bymes
TS NE HE'D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20


has confessed to your husband that she
duplicated the bracelet "
Madam started as if struck with
whip and flushed She said nothing, but
merely poured forth her flood of mental
accusation in a way that was crushing.
Suzanne, however, refused to be hvpnO-
TIED. Madam was great woman in a
great rage. Suzanne, however, was equal
ly aroused, but her feeling was hate
for madam. They were like lioness and
1eopardess. But madam felt only indig-
nation and contempt. while Suzanne
loved the Count and hated his wife in an
Italian woman's way Madam, however,
had no suspicion of this
1T is your property, madam" said
|, and you must make the charge
against her
Yes" she said, calm in her contempt.
ct is most unfortunate" said the
Count to her ''To-day you have re-
hearsal Tonight YOU sing. Will to-
morrow morning sutfice1" he asked,
turning to me.
NO. 1t must be done at once" |
knew that if he had any time at all he
would twist his wife around his finger,
induce her to forgive Suzanne, and escape
punishment himself.
Then there is the tiara" said l.
ooh, yes. Did she take that?" cried
madam, furious
She denies it" said l.
"She lics!" said madam.
The Count said something to her in
Italian which visibly softened her Then
he followed with a warning, | think, that
she should do nothing till he talked it
over with her. There was business to be
considered. She was in a very prominent
position, etc.
| felt sure she would not prosecute,
and that this had been the Counts
promise to Suzanne. To tell madam the
truth would not be wise. | had no proof
whatever of the love affair
The situation was difficult one
Seeking a solution, my eyes roved about
and fell on the jewels on the table.
Among them was a fine miniature, set
in diamonds, of a man with a Vandyke
beard. 1t was an excellent picture of
the Count. The mysterious German was
revealed.
Madam" said l. do you know Max
Fedmans"
He is friend of my husbands, an
American" said she.
Have you ever met him?"
"No."
THE Count told me, if | remember
rightly that your tiara was all diamonds,
with an almond-shaped diamond at the
top"
Il beg pardon. l said diamonds and
pearls, said the Count politely.
"Ycs," said madam.
Quite So said l.
Take her awav!" cried madam i'm
petuously. Il cannot bear the sight
of her"
You will prosecute herr
| YES. But | cannot come to-day. 1t
is impossible Tomorrow morning"
The Count turned to Suzanne and gave
her look which she understood. Suzanne
stood mute and defiant.
| There was nothing else to do then, and
| took Suzanne away and sent her down
to the Tombs
At ten o'clock the next morning |
>E>YR~Y1n >TR1~YYk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

in the ear holes they are not
felt even when the head rests
on the pillow. They also pro.
tect any raw inner parts of
the ear from wind, or cold,
dust, or sudden and piercing
sounds.
The principal of these
little telephones is to make 1t
as practical for a deaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

person to hear
weak sounds as
spectacles make
1t easy to read
6ne print. And,
the longer one
wears them the
better his hear
ing grows, be-
cause they rest
nm and strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20

en- the ear nerves. To rest a
weak ear from straining Is u V
like resting a strained wrist J
from working.
Wilson's Ear Drums rest the Ear
Nerves by making the sounds louder.
30 it is easy to understand without
TRYING and atraininP They make