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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22


She was sure both men loved her
honestly and she was sure she was
decidedly right. She admitted to her
self that Harry was the more warm
hearted and sympathetic and-yes.
perhaps the more lovable- But Homer
was clearly the better man, the safer
man. the man of the higher ideals,
decidedly the man of the two with
whom she could expect her life to de-
velop along the higher lines and flow
er into the most perfect fruition. And
SO, being a girl of common sense and
decision she resolved to accept Homer.
To be sure she gave a little sigh as
she thought of Harrys sparkling wit
and genial countenance, of his flash
ing black eyes and ardent impetuosity.
But, no, she did not regret her de-
cision- The good times she would en-
joy with Harry would be of the
ephemeral sort and would not build
toward the better things. Homer, per-
haps less brilliant, certainly was more
sedate. dignified and correct and sure
ly more fitted to become the head of
family.
The thing that really decided her,
however, was not so much all this abb
stract reasoning as the concrete hon.
esty of the men as evidenced by their
stand in politics Both we're much in
terested in politics and both were men
of influence. Homer Crofton was an
avowed and radical reformer. He was
prominently identified with all move
ments in the community whose object
it was to elevate and purify politics
and uplift the moral sense of the peo-
pie. He was vice-president of the
Anti-Machine Federation, secretary of
the Civil Service Reform Club, a di-
rector of the Voters Reform Associa-
ton, trustee of the Political indie
pendence League and prominent in all
the organizations working for the
noble end of making politics cleaner
and lifting the franchise to a high
moral plane.
On the other hand, Harry Sommers
was an avowed organization man
Eyes, a machine man, by gum as he put
it, and his cardinal principle was to
stick to his party willy-nilly. The real
issue came during an election where
the regular candidate of the party was
opposed by all the reform organiza-
tions. Crofton was in the very fore
most among the leaders who advocat-
ed the defeat of Luce and the ring"
Anu IL SSSmtu lTOIu the newspapers
that it was justifiable bolt. Luce was
an uncompromising organization man.
He had been a party leader for many
years and was accused of profiting
greatly from the passage of many
measures by legislature or city coun-
Gil which Injured to the benefit of GER
tain quasi-public corporations. He
made no specific defense nor did he
reply to the charge that he was
pledged, if elected, to further the in
terests of certain great Interests ask
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

wipes out all the victories and all the
progress of dozen years. 1t makes
me tremble for the republic. Is civic
virtue dead? Is political honesty an
irridescent dream? And to think that
Sommers could have lent himself to
those scoundrels. 1 wonder what
promises they He paused,
glanced keenly at her and resumed
his restless pacing up and down the
room, hands clasped behind his back.
Grace looked at him long and ear
nestly. She noted the deep burrows
of care on his face and observed his
evident earnestness. Then it was that
she made the decision referred to.
She did not tell Crofton, but her part
ing with him was characterized with
much greater tenderness than ever it
had been before.
Next night came Sommers, radiant
triumphant, compelling. Her welcome
chilled him. Nevertheless he persist
ed. and for the twentieth time pleaded
his suit and offered his heart and
hand.
mo, Harry" she replied in cold dis
approval, Il cannot link myself with
man without ideals and without es-
sential honesty man willing to be
the tool and creature of INSCRIPTIONS
politicians"
Sommers gasped in establishment
Then ne laughed. Come come, Grace.
don't be foolish he said. 4 reckon l
am as honest in my actions as any
other fellow. What's up?''
Then came explanations-not tear
full, but nearly so. Sommers sat long
time looking into the CRATE.
"And Won are UOiDO tO foEo Croftor
because he is more honest than II" he
said finally.
Exactly" replied Grace in a low
voice.
will you wait three months to
prove it?" asked Sommers. and then
if Crofton should not prove so alfred
civicly honest let me come back and
renew my suit
Glad of the opportunity to cut short
the interview, and also to give herself
breathing time, she consented
A few weeks later Grace was COM
PEELED to visit Mayor Luce's office in
regard to some matter pertaining to a
charitable Institution in which she
was interested in connection with her
work in the Woman's Club. The
Mayor was engaged. and as she sat in
the outer Office waiting she heard loud
voices and was surprised to recognize
one as that of Crofton
What do you mean sir?" she heard
the mayor shout. evidently in anger.
You who pose as a reformer and
travel up and down the town accusing
me as a boodler and the head of a
corrupt ring, come to my office and
offer me bride to veto a public i'm
provement because, forsooth, it will
cost your firm some money to paw a
special assessment
You are mistaken, SIR" she heard
Crofton's even voice say The offer
to. transfer to you these lots is made
solely to obtain the use of your name
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Scholastic Record.

Mr.. John Smith, schoolmaster, Coyl
ton-by-Ayr, Scotland, has just celebrat-
ed his jubilee as a teacher. His pred
ecessor had been schoolmaster of
Coylton. for fifty-two years. His name
was John McC1ymont. Mr.. Nicely
mont's predecessor was Hector
Walker. for fifty-four years schoolmas-
ter of Coylton; so three men have oc
cupied the position for 156 years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

Doan'S Kidney
Pills relieve and
cure it.
H. B. McCar-
yer, of POI Cherry
ST.. ort1 a n d,
Ore, inspector of
freight for the
Trans-Continental
Co, says: 81 used
DOan's Kidney
Pills for back
ache and other
symptoms of kid
ney trouble which
had annoyed me
for months. I
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

follows: Ninety-five pieces of 2x4 inch
x14 feet for outside studding, plates
and stills; 40 pieces of 2x4-inch x14
feet for rafters; 20 pieces of 2x4-inch
x1O feet for collar ties; rs pieces of
2x4-inch Ks feet for studding for parti-
tons; 7S4 feet of 1-inch sheeting; 8
squares of shingles; 936 feet of floor
ing; 40 pieces 2xS-inch ks feet for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
|ATAxIA FOUR YEARS
FOLLOWS MALARIA OONTRAOTEDM
SPANISH-AHERIOA WAR

Victim Had Become Helpless When He
Tried DIR. Williams Pink Pills, but
Was Cured fn Four Months.
Because he did not know that there is
q remedy for ataxia, Mr.. Ariel endured
four years of weakness, pain and the
misery of thinking his case incurable.
ssAt the outbreak of the Spanish
American war; he says, II went with
Company B. Eighth Regiment, M.V.M-,
into camp at Chickamauga, and while
there my system became thoroughly
poisoned with malaria. When / was
mustered out, I carried that disease
home with me. After a while locomotor
ataxia appeared
IS How did the ataxia begin ?''
SCI first noticed a pain in my ankles
and knee joints. This was followed by
a numb feeling in my legs. At times I
had to drag myself around; my legs
would shake or become perfectly dead.
/ had constant trouble in getting about
in the dark. I kept light burning in
my room at night as could not balance
myself in the darkness. Even with the
aid of light I wobbled, and would
seach out and catch hold of chairs to
prevent myself from fallingr''
How long were you sufferer ?"
-Four years in all. During the last
three years was confined to bed, some-
times for week, again for three or four
weeks at a time. When I was lying
down the pain in my back was fire.
quently so severe that 1 had to be helped
up and put in achair to get little re-
lief. had considerable pain in my
bowels and no control over my kidneys.
The worst of all was that the doctor
could give me no hope of recovery"
SHOW were you cured?''
SCI read that DIR. Williams Pink
Pills had cured 1ocomotor ataxia and
one or two friends spoke to me about
them. In the fall of 1908 began to take
them for myself and had not used
more than one box before found that
the pains in my knees and ankles were
greatly relieved. Four months after
ward I became perfectly well man, and
am today enjoying the best of health"
Mr.. Edward H. Ariel lives at No. 43
Powow street, Amesbury, Mass. Every
sufferer from locomotor ataxia should try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills without delay.
Any druggist can supply them.
Painless Dentistry.
There was an old maid at Duluth
Broke piece from a prominent tuth.
A dentist she knew
Worry ClxiI1fu1Jx droxry
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
ron STAPLE FARM HOUSE.

Plans Show = Layout for Comfort and
Convenience.
I should like to build a house 1926
feet with IA feet walls and attach to it
a kitchen 14x24 feet with walls feet
high How much lumber would be re-
quired if the walls are sheeted with
ship lap and sides?
The amount of lumber required for
the house, the main part would be as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Short.

'@They have a queer custom out in
the short-grass country of Western
Kansas and Eastern Colorado"
Eat prairie dogs?''
mo, but when a very poor man dies
they say he leaves a short grass wild
ow.'-Kansas City Drovers Telegram.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Fixed It.

Maude-How did Aggie happen to
have a rib broken?
Claude-Wi1 Caesar, a clerk in the
water company's office, was sitting on
the porch with her the other night
talking about sprinkling the lawn.
when Aggie said: "Oh, Will, your
pressure it too weak-"-Kansas City
Drovers Telegram.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
This Is No Joke.

what is the most terrible fate you
ever encountered"
ga lawn fete at the church."-Kan-
City Drovers Telegram.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Those Made Verbs.

do you expect to summer at Ocean
crest this year2''
Z don't know I'm thinking of Sun
daying there next week to see how |
like it! I only failed there last year,
you know"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Frisco Butchers Color Meat.

The San Francisco Board of Health
published list of more than 100 local
butchers who have been treating the
meats with dye stuff and chemicals.
such as solum sulphite. to simulate q
fresly cut appearance.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Wonderful COURAGE

Is displayed by many poor invalid.
crushed under the weight of chronic
troubles, like constipation, biliousness,
neuralgia, headache, stomach trouble,
etc. But such suffering, though brave,
is quite unnecessary, for DIR. Cald-
wells Qaxative) Syrup Pepsin will
surely cure all these diseases, drive
away all the unpleasant symptoms,
and restore every invalid to health.
Try it. Sold by all druggists at soc
and $1.00. Money back if it fails.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
The Melancholy Days.

The summer days are coming
When from gritty green's and hash.
The boarding houses shift US
On to this years succotosh.-Kausas
City Dovers Daily Telegram.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Everyone Ex

Everyone Expects 1t Nowadays.
do you ever advise your patients
to take exercise, doctor?"
Oh, yes; it's perfectly safe to do SO.
They never take it,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

ing for valuable franchises. 1t was a
nasty fight, because the newspapers
never had been able to influence Luce
and his supporters, and they were at
tackled with spirit and effect. Right
into this fight which was nasty with
charges of graft and counter charges
of mugwumpery aid hypocricy
Sommers flung himself by accept
ing the post as Luce's campaign man
ager. His appointment was every
where recognized as shrewd move
by Luce. as Sommers' standing was
very high in the business community.
Well, the machine won. and the re-
formers, who were supported by a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

What has Russia left? we are asked
Everything and every place it shout
not!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Lavinu Pipes for Water Works

What would be the probable cost of
laying iron water pipes in trenches
from to 10 feet deep. The main
pipes would be 10 inches, branches
from to inches with lead joints
What would be the additional cost for
valves, elbows and tees?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
stone Milk House.

How much lime, stone and sand is
required to build stone milk house
12x14 feet inside, having foot walls.
feet thicky Would it be necessary
to have walls of this thickness to en-
sure GOODNESS in summer? In what
proportions should the lime and sand
be mixed, and what depth OF founda-
ton is needed?
The house would require ID cords
of stone, Ia yards of gravel and 80
bushels of lime The usual proper
lions of lime and sand for mortar are
bushels of lime to one cubic yard
of sand wall two feet thick would
keep out warmth in summer and cold
in winter The foundation should go
to the bottom of the frost line, or at
least low enough to rest on firm clay
or rock
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
CONSTANT ACHING

Back aches all the time. Spells your
appetite, wearies the body, worries
the mind Kidneys cause It all and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

To raise the roof of small build
ing, place stringers or needle beams
across under plate near to each end,
then put jack screws under these;
take a strain and loosen the plate
from studding; now raise the roof as
high as the jack will go, shove up the
roof, take out the jacks, block them
up and raise again, following the roof
up with shores until the proper height
is reached. Stay the roof from blow
ing over sideways, then splice on old
studding and nail the top of studs to
the plate. You can use two jacks, one
at each end, or four, one at each cor
ner, which is safer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

rnlnk cold was responsible for the
whole trouble. 1t seemed to settle in
my kidneys Doan's Kidney Pills
rooted it out 1t is several months
since I used them, and up to date
there has been no recurrence of the
trouble
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents per box Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

It is a good thing a man isn't as
hard on his trousers as is a woman
On her shirtwaists, for the latter ara
always worn full of holes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs--WA.
O. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

Twenty men would excavate about
200 feet of trench 10 feet deep each
day, three men would lay the pipe.
and ten others would fill it in. At
$1.75 per day the wages for laying 200
feet would be about 100000, which
would be about 80 cents per foot
Valves and hydrants would cost about
$1.OO each to put in. These estimates
are for doing the work in soil that is
easily handled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethfng softens the reduces IN
oammstion allays pain. cures wnd collie 25c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
RAISING a Roof.

wish to raise the roof of a kitch-
en- Ia feet square in order to build on
another story. How should this be
done and how many jack screws would
be required?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

The amateur pianist once in a while
makes swell music when his foot hits
the loud pedal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

The man who is hard pushed TO
money usually gets a backward shove
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
At Last.

At Last.
1.-THE Russians are hopelessly beat
en-"
"Oh, don't know. 1t isn't all over
yet"
deed it is. American railroad
trains are now running mile in % Ia
seconds"
Timely Advice.
Give the baby a chance
On the ocean of fame,
By calling it Togo.
That's an admiral name.
kansas City Drovers Telegram
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22

You will find him on the other ship,
as Mr.. Rojestvensky.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-07-22
Painless Dentistry.

There was an old maid at Duluth
Broke a piece from a prominent tuth.
A dentist she knew
Very skillfully drew
1t out with a plate. That's the truth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
WILLIAMS To Be
TAKEN To
CAMP
Sheriff Van PeIt viii Leave With
the D3ubIe>Murdarsr This
Morning.

William f. Williams. the double
murderer, viii be taken this morning
TO Tallahassee. by Sheriff Jas. C. Van
Pelt, and delivered to the sheriff there,
The sheriff and prisoner viii leave on
the Z o'clock train bound east, and if
possible the official viii return to the
city tonight
The order for delivering Williams
into the hands of the sheriff at ITALIA.
hassee came in the form of a telegram
yesterday afternoon from Governor
BrOward. In this he told the sheriff
to leave on the first train with the
prisoner and upon reasoning Tallahas.
see TO deliver him 10 the authorities
there.
The Escambia sheriff as soon as ne
received the message made prepare.
tons to depart this morning with the
murderer and last night stated that
he would leave this morning for Tai
lahassee.
While it is not definitely known It is
the general opinion among the Off.
Gals that Williams. after being turn
ed over to the sheriff at Tallahassee.
viii be sent TO the convict camp al
Ocala. where he viii spend the re-
mainder of his life
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
Christmas Day In Russia.

In certain parts Of Russia the chill
dren at Christmas eve begin playing
pranks that are as odd as they are
amusing. Chief among their drolleries
is that OF Disgusting themselves as ami
mails and in the assumed costume OF
wild beasts dispOrting themselves
through the neighbOrhOOd. AS many
skins as possible are secured, and in
these the leading boys are clad. Wolves,
bears, Ostriches even, are represented.
All Of the boys gather in one party,
those who are not posing as brutes
forming a train for the escort and dis
play Of the pseudo menagerie. Some
act as keepers. holding their disguised
companions in check. while others star
tie the quiet Of the night by rude
strains drawn from harsh and primi-
tive musical instruments. Torches are
borne. and in the ftful light opposed
by black shadows. the scene is at once
grOtesque and vivid
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
WHAT HAS BEEN
DONE At NAVY
YARD
In the Building and Repair of
Vessels During the Fiscal
Year.


The showing made by the Pensaco-
la navy yard in the way of building
and repairing vessels. is an excellent
one according to the report from
Washington upon all construction
work at all navy yards. The report
covers the fiscal year, ending June
80, and has just been made public.
This report shows the following
boats to have been completed with out
fits Two 30-foOt cutters; one 2S-
foot cutter, fitted as launch; one %
foot whaleboat; one 18-foOt dinghy;
two 16-foot dinghies; two l4-fOol
dinghies; three 12fOot punts; three
10-fOOt punts; one 16-foOt fat-bottom
skin.
Work on the equipage of the lsla de
Luzon has been completed. Equip
age for the Machias has been preDar.
ed, old items repaired or new items
mad3. An Quilt was manufactured
for the tug AccOmac,
Numerous items of equipage were
manufactured for the following YES
sells: Wasp. Vixen, -Arethusa, Column
bia, Massachusetts, Hull, MacDOn
ough and Kentucky
Targets for the annual target prac
tice of the North Atlantic fleet were
built by the department under trans
fer from the Ordance department.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
A certaIn - 10 croup.

When a child shows symptoms OF
Group there is no time to experiment
with new remedies, no matter how
highly they may be recommended
There is one preparation that can al
ways be depended upon. It has been
in use for many years and has never
been known to fail. viz: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Mr.. NJ. f.
Compton Of Market Texas. says Of it
81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy N severe cases Of Group with
my children. and can truthfully say
it always gives prompt relief" FoI
sale By all druggists.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
TERSELY TOLD.

There win be a special car at 2-55
this afternoon for the Palmetto Beach
football game. The game VIII start
az 3-l5 on The arrival OF the car.
al Hoeebomn. representing The
Pensacola Daily Journal. has been
CanvassinE ST. Andrews and Millriue
Tor some DAYS and has has met with
ialrly good success, He was a
pheasant caller al the Buoy 0fice.-SL
Andrews Buoy
Misses Ruby and Virsie Humphreys
leH yesterday on The noon train for
Birmingham. whore they VIII visit
friends and relatives Tor several days.
Among the many visitors TO the
city yesterday were p. d. Mum and
H n. Brown. both prominent business
men of Geneva, Ala.
S. "A. Afford and a.. ID. Campbell. of
Chiplev. wen known naval stores
operators were in the city yesterday.
A. n. Caieoas and j. }. Doheny. Of
Montgomery. prominent cotton buyers
of ihat place arrived yesterday on a
short business visit 80 Pensacola.
Mrs. Karen Nelson yesterday re-
CeiVed Is handsome Christmas card
from her parents in Norway. The
card bears the photos OF the new king
ana queen of Norway and above them
appears the new hag of Norway The
card Dis very neat one. and is among
the FIRST TO reach here from a foreign
country.
St Andrews Buoy: The Buoy is
informed that q reliable eyewitness
coming down along the route of the
oh C a. 81. An. R r.. saw well on tC
q thousand men az work on the road
between Chipley and North Bay. and
they were abundantiy supplied with
good mules and horses 30 push the
work right along. He reported. also
that cars are running south from
ChipIey tor ten miles
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-16
Long Living.

The Key that Unlocks the Door to
The men of eighty-five and ninety
years of age are not the r0tund well
fed. but thin spare men, who live on
slender diet Be as careful as he
will. however, a man past MIDDLE age,
will occasionally eat too much or of
some article of food not suited to his
constitution. and viii need a dose o.
Cbamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets to cleanse and invigOrate his
stomach and regulate his liver and
bowels. When this is done there is
no reason why the average man should
not live to old age. For sale by all
druggists.