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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Died as He Had Predicted.

About a year ago Mr.. Legare of
st. Eustache, near Quebes, startled
his wife by saying: 81 am going to die
tonight, but you must not trouble
yourself about it. l am going to ar
range everything in such a manner as
to give you as little worry as pos
sible." Nine. Legare naturally
thought that her husband, who ap-
peared to be in perfect health, was
joking; but, true to his word, he be-
gan to arrange his affairs, made all
the necessary preparations for his
funeral, and, when the last detail had
been concluded, suddenly expired.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
INSURANCE FOR THE CRIMINAL.
Professional Thieves Pay Big Money
for Protection.


Criminal Insurance." said a detect
i've, lis the insurance that thieves and
blacklegs take out in case of arrest
For instance: You are second-story
man. You make about $4,000 a year,
the average second-story mans in
come, and you carry an insurance of
$1,000, for which you pay the big
premium of $125 a year. Now, if you
are arrested the insurance company
steps forward and hands you $1,000.
Thus you are able to get the best of
the lawyers for your defense. Receiv-
ers of stolen goods are usually rich,
and it is these men as a rule who car
ry on the criminal insurance business.
l know of a criminal insurance COM
pany in Philadelphia, another in New
York and a third in ST. Louis. The
policies run from 500 up to $1,000 and
the premiums are always enormous.
This is because the danger of arrest is
SO great. Besides the criminal insur-
ance concerns, I know of a curious
beneficial organization that is conduct
ed among the criminals of Illinois.
Each member of the organization pays
in 81 a week and in case of imprisor-
ment his family receives $5 weekly as
long as his sentence lasts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
M1oeudoir -
$NgConfidences

Green gloves are a trifle gariSh.
The robe gown is a tremendous con-
venience.
Everybody is wearing linen, white
or cOlored.
Patch pockets on the outing blouse
are handy.
There are elbow gloves in lemon
yellow silk.
Summer hats are already way
down" in price.
In turbans the box shape and the
torpedo are both fashionable.
Pretty little Geisha fans for the hair
are selling for cents apiece.
Flowers are placed on the embroid-
cred muslin hats as well as ribbons.
What a smart little air the black
velvet collar gives to a white linen
jacket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
cooNs CAUSE MUCH TROUBLE
Uncle Sam Raises Game Fowls and
the Animals Eat Them Up.


the Animals Eat Them UP.
The Feredal government and the
State of Louisiana will probably have
to abandon their plan to use Breton
island on the coast, as a preserve for
the propagation of prairie hens and
other fowls, owing to the immense
numbers of raccoons that have pre-
empted the claim.
Although the island is a small one,
it is said by the game wardens that
within it's few square miles there must
be 5000 to 10000 coons.
About $4,000 prairie hens were
hatched this year, and as soon as they
became of an eatable size they were
Gevoured by the 'coons. The same has
happened to other varieties of game
fowl which the government endeay-
ored to propag gate on the island.
The Breton islands are some dis
tance from the mainland and difficult
OF access 1t was for this reason that
they were selected as a preserve But
the 'coons have spoiled all the plans
A force of trappers and hunters is to
be sent to the island after the 'coons,
but so great is their number that it is
feared they cannot be exterminated.-
New York Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
LIMITS SS 81 -
poNlHoUsWIvI5

Water is quite as desirable as milk
in mixing batters, and in many in
stances cake is lighter if made with
water rather than milk.
Clean fresh eggs and clean pure
milk are free from the hurtful ele-
ments detected by a microscopic ex-
animation of supposedly good meat
Starched table linen may justly be
termed an abomination- A much bet
ter way is to iron tablecloths and nap
kins while quite damp with hot irons
until perfectly dry Unless entirely
dry, it will not be at all stiff, will
not show the pattern satisfactorily and
will muss easily.
When fresh lemons cannot be pro-
cured an excellent imitation of lemon
ade is made as follows: Boil two
pounds of loaf suger in one quart of
water for fifteen minutes; then when
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
CauIiTower Soup.

One fine caulifiower, two tablespoon
fuls of butter rolled in one of corn
starch, one onion, bunch of parsley,
two blades of mace, two quarts of wa
ter, two cups of milk, pepper and salt.
a pinch of soda in the milk. Cut the
cauliflower into punches, reserving
about a cupful of small clusters to put
whole into the soup. Chop the rest,
also the onion and herbs, and put on
in the water with the mace. Cook an
hour and then rub through colander.
Return the puree thus obtained to the
pot and season with pepper and salt.
AS it boils, stir in the whole clusters.
previously boiled tender in hot, salted
water, and left to cool. When the soup
is again hot, put in the butter and
cornstarch; stir until this has thick
ened; pour into the tureen and add
the boiling milk. Pass sliced lemon
and cream crackers with it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
SNAKE WAS TOO FRIENDLY.
Reptile CrawIed Over Young Farmer
Without HurtinQ Him.

One day last week Aaron Hoffman
had an experience with a rattler which
he will not soon forget. While sprout-
ing potatoes in the bin near tho house
he was conscious of something rub
bing against his back, and glancing
over his shoulder found that an i'm
mense rattlesnake had raised its head
and was in the act of crawling up on
his back.
The sight froze the blood in his
veins, and he was too paralyzed with
fear to move, and while he sat there
the snake crawled over his shoulder
and across his knee and into his hid
ing place. When young Hoffman did
recover his powers of locomotion he
ran into the house, but the reaction
from the terrible fright completely
prostrated him and he was unable for
some little time to tell his mother the
cause of the fright.
1t is well known fact that the rat
tleSnake, unless disturbed, will not
strike, but even this fact does not
make him neighbor to be enjoyed.
Madras Pioneer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Never zone Too Many"

One can never have too many cush-
ions in the summer time and, OF
course, simple styles are best A
practical pillow cover, cool and fresh
looking, was of cadet blue linen, show
ing lattice of one inch wide tape
two inches apart. This was not sewed
down to the denim, but was caught
with stitches at each square in a star
design with blue cotton. The tape,
looped all around, took the place of a
ruffle, though a ruffle of the denim
might be the finish if preferred.
A ship in heavy white linen thread
outlined on blue denim is effective on
a boat as a pillow cover, the edges
being crossed with a heavy rope-like
cord. Yellow daisies scattered over a
background of brown denni-1l is a pret-
ty slip for the cushicn of dull green
porch chair. anu the cost of either is
only a trifie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
ChiId,s Garden Hat.

A little mite of a girl is displayed in
a most wonderful creation of a gar
den hat planned and made by her own
hands. The main body of the hat was
composed of a large-siZe palm-leaf fan.
The handle was removed and at that
end a round scoop was cut to form the
crown: Shirred in puffs and ruches
over this scooped-out portion, COM
pleting a puffy crown, was dainty pale
blue cheesecloth. Bordering the en-
tire brim were full plated ruffies and
ruches of the same colored f1eecy ma
terial which formed a soft, becoming
frame to the piquant face of the
youthful wearer. Long, graceful
streamers caught at either side of the
back and intended to tie under the
chin added a finishing touch to this
dainty and exceedingly picturesque
style of garden hat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Homemade White waist.

A pretty white waist which a girl
has had made at home has wide en-
broidery for the base. This forms the
back, front and cuffs of the sleeves
Four lengths of the embroidery are
used, two at the back and two in the
front The scalloped edges just
meet in the back; the little pearl but
tons. placed one on each scallop, are
fastened with little loops which are
worked on the other. The front is
similarly made The scallops caught
together permanently. On either side
the plain edges of the embroidery are
tucked yoke deep to give the neces-
sary fullness. The sleeves are of
plain lawn above the cuffs A little
colored slip of silk is worn under the
waist and line of pale green o. blue
or whatever it may be shows through
the openings left where the scallCps
meet and a tint of it through the ma
teriaL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Chance in Hat STYLES,

The rapidity with which one fashion
follows another in Paris is illustrated
by the almost total disappearance of
the little saucer hats perched on one
side of the head, or, in fact, anything
turned up in too exaggerated a fash
ion. Among we1l-dressed women
these are now no longer seen. On
the contrary, they wear broad, fiat
shapes with falling lace draperies and
graceful, conventional arrangements
of plumes. To wear with the redingote
or any form of the Directoire gar
ment are high-crowned hats with mar
row brims trimmed with tall plumes
arranged in a bunch on one side or
sometimes draping the crown.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02

steps of his companion with solicitude.
The tall-limbed youngster appears to
reciprocate this tenderness for it may
often be seen rubbing his head against
the mans shoulder. 1t sleeps apart
from its parents. The father treats it
with quiet unconcern, but the mother
often peers over the tall partition at
her offspring.
The attendant, saluting in military
fashion. announced to Director Hick
that the newcomer was already prac-
tising the mastication of grass and
cakes. The man looked as happy as
though he had just discovered the first
tooth in the mouth of his own child.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Rnubarb Wine Recipe.

Twelve quarts of rhubarb, cut and
bruised into small pieces, 10 quarts of
cold water, Is pounds of sugar. Put
these together and let stand three
days, stirring two or three times a
day. Then put into a jar or crock,
and half ounce of gelatine dissolved
in little of the wine; let it stand
two months, then strain and bottle.
A little coloring may be added, if de-
sired. Without. it is white wine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02

blouses away, and isn't smart enough
to turn the sleeves upside down her
self-which is the method of the in
genious to make last years sleeves
look like this years-and hasn't yet
found dressmaker who isn't too busy
to do it for her. For where is the
dressmaker who will bother turning
sleeves upside down when she has
got whole RATS of brand new summer
gowns to make?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Roma
Man Has Real MonopoIy.

1t is said that a peculiar state OF
affairs exists on one of the islands on
the Pacific coast that is famous for its
fishing. One man has the sole right
to catch fish in a net off the coast of
the island and then to offer them for
sale as bait Fishing is all that there
is to do on the island, SO everyone is
dependent on this man. But he has a
trick of getting drunk once a week or
so, and then does not catch any bait,
SO no one can go fishing until he
sobers off again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Popular Russian STYLES,

Russian styles are holding their own
and a smart model for a girl of 10 is
in black and white mohair, showing
an emblem worked in red on the
breast and bishop sleeves brought into
self cuffs. A black patent leather belt
loosely confines the waist and with
this frock is worn a white linen Elton
collar and a red tie. Turn-back cuffs,
tied with red ribbon through button
holed slips, give the finishing touch
to a decidedly stylish and pretty
frOck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
A Black IilN.

In the island of Luzon, one of the
Philippines, lily or tulip with black
flower, eight or nine inches across, has
been discovered by an American. 1t
flowers before the leaves appear, and
has an odor of tainted flesh, which at
tracts insects to it for the purpose of
cross fertilization. 1t stands under a
foot high, and grows in the shade of
dense vegetation. Altogether it upsets
our notions of the pure lily, and re-
minds us of the vulture among birds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
"RAeY TOWERS" OF CHINA.
How UnweIcome Female Children Are
Disposed of.


In some sections of China, it is said,
from 20 to 25 per cent of all the female
babies born are either drowned or
thrown into what is known as the
baby towers" The baby towers are
situated outside the walled cities. In
fants consigned to them are placed on
the window sill, near the top of the
tower, there to be pushed inside by the
next conner. Poverty is the assigned
cause The parents claim that if, in
their destitute circumstances, they al
lowed their female children to grow
up to womanhood it would be but to
sell them into slavery The mission
aries in that country rescue many of
these infants from the window of the
tower and care for them In order to
do this watch must be kept on these
towers day and night Many such in
fants, under the right training, have
become native missionaries. There is
a maxim in China, however. that the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Bog Hoe on Its Travels.

Under the headline bog Hoe" the
following advertisement appeared in
the Lebanon, N H, papers: 81,
Charles Nurse, had.a lot of hay cocks
up in field. 1 hung a bog hoe on a
tree near. In the night the bog hoe
carried lot of hay and strewed it
around in the woods and the bog hoe
forgot to come back. If any one meets
bog hoe with a bundle of hay, tell hoe
it better be attending to the plumming
business"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
The New French Blouse,

Never have the separate blouses
seemed so altogether fascinating as at
present The sheer materials which
the importer shows in such wonderful
array make these waists especially
attractive. The creation shown here
could not fail to increase the charms
of any wearer. White crystal silk
serves of the entire waist, while cava-
1ier cuffs and stole collar are en-
broidered in pastel shades. Narrow
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Corn Chowder.

Cut the kernels from a dozen ears
of green corn. Peel and mince two
onions and fry them brown in three
tablespoonfuls of butter in a deep
saucepan. Now put in the corn, four
broken pilot biscuits, add a half dozen
parboiled and sliced potatoes. Season
with pepper, salt and a tablespoonful
of minced parsley, and cover with a
quart of boiling water. Let all cook
gently for three-quarters of an hour.
then stir in slowly a cupful of boiling
milk, thickened with tablespoonful
of flour rubbed into one of BITTER.
Turn at once into a heated tursen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
This New Hat Is Pretty.

A new style lingerie hat cover OF
linen is most attractive. The crown
is original in the way it is fastened to
the brim, with tabs that are secured
over dainty pearl buttons. With a
pretty bright colored ribbon twisted
in and out through these tabs, and a
quill jauntily thrust through the rib
bon on one side, chic hat covering is
complete and ready for a frame.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Cat Has veqetarian Tastes.

East Norwalk, Conn, has a cat
which seems to be a vegetarian by
preference. Although she at times
eats meat sparingly, she prefers to
make a glutton of herself on raw
string beans. Many pods have been
found in gardens near her home which
have been completely devoured. She
also partakes freely of green peas and
asparagus.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Simple Linen Waist.

Blouse of linen gathered at the top
to little round yoke which is cut
in one piece with the center plait, the
latter ornamented on one side with
buttons The yoke, pfait and little
pockets are all finished With two rows
of stitching.
The odd sleeves are FIJI at the top
and form straps at the elbows, fast
ened with buttons to tae bSrds, which
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02

black velvet in a Greek key patterns
gives character to the bodice and both
of these decorations are novel as well
as inexpensive. Applique, guipure or
the popular spangle can be used in
place of the embroidery. A bodice
suitable for formal occasions is effect
ed by omitting plastron and cuffs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
Why You See Them.

Many a blouse sleeve pouched at
the waist is still slipping about the
world. in spite of the edict which this
tpring banished wrist puffs in favor of
balloon tops.
Sometimes the reckless flying in
the face of fashion is due TO the fact
that the wearer of the pouched sleeves
cannot afford to throw last years
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
In Rumes.

The newest ruf11es are fashioned i'll
three folds, fiuted and standing out
like an Elizabethan ruff. A fairly stiff
net must necessarily be utilized tC
bring about the requisite ''stand-off-
ish" aspect, and they are quite short.
finishing just below the shoulders like
the pierrot collars of ostrich feathers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02
oldest Maine Pensjoner.

The oldest person on the state PEN
sion rolls in Maine is Eli Cook of Bel
fast Mr. Cook, who is a veteran OF
the Aroostook war, has passed the
century mark and has two sons. vet
Grams of the civil war, who also draw
pensions
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02

it is cold add one ounce of citric acid
and a small bottle of lemon essence.
Stir well and bottle and in using allow
two teaspoonfuls to one glass OF
water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-09-02

parents who preserve the lives of their
female children will be rewarded by
the kindness and love of their daugh-
ters, and. while the custom does pre-
vail among some Of the poor, there are
many who take excellent care of their
little ones.-New York Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Deaths Of Two Days.

II Deaths reported for tic forty:-.eolgllt,
hours ending int noon yesterday nre. as
follows:
WhIte-Junos q. 1larndon,n years;
Or. William II Lyme, Jr., az years Iorl'-3
anal1 c. Lninlsln, SO years: Harrison,
NJ Field. 81 years James Fl. M. swccny,
infant, Hermnn G. Schmidt. 50 years.
Colorcd- Sarah Carter, GO yaars' Ken
meth Green, infant; Arthur Randolph, "
years; Oliver Shelton, years; Alice TIM TIM
bcrlnkc, year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
gently has greatly diminished the mum.
iber taking itinRs,s But travel ~. ~ thls
class ls&nlrent " picking .up "a pig ". Il !
CITY III ALL COURTS.
Grand Jury Brings IA Many Adj AZ I.
4 .}}5 t1itional indictments.

UItlUIIdt 7FSl N !.
1,ekore going into the it,v ''' lt ton @
The alleged election irregularities yester-
dAy, tile grand Jury OF the tH,,1stilngs
Court brought IN the following true bllls'
James Carter, George Grimes and ll Is
3tolle stewart malicious wotinding John
II. Armstrong, Claude Angel, Major John.
son and Abe Taylor, descrting wives. S
r III the Law and Equity Court, IN tile
lchse Of Mitchell W.. the City Of Rich
inond, the jury whicl, Ind mad the caso
FOR some time, found FOR tile defendant.
The plaintiff sucd for SO 900, alleging
that through tile negligence Of the city
she was Injured by falling intoin ditch
& Ellen Craven instituted suit ~ IN. the
Circuit Court against the Grand Order Order
OF Heptasorls alleging $500 Ndnmagesi,l
No declaration has yet been filed. iii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18

in black net and Miss Marguerite Powell.
of Norfolk IN white chiffon
The orchestra confined the selections
to old fashioned airs, and dancing lasted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
Ing. at the Methodist Episcopal Church
Of Franklin Va.94 HAMS

Ing, at the Methodist EPISCOPAL Church
Of Franklin. Va.6 FIX . lSft
Miss Bessie Doyle Of Norfolk: Is sun RI,s
nering on the Maine coast With g., ME- MI
r 1oqg tas sasets s dRa sasse sugRs
Mrs. John JACKSON. The Misses g|nford,
Messrs h9ss ana
Leake, OF Richmond: .5
w Mia Ia asd @Fs Wy'Hsms Mss hay 8
returned from the W !, Hotel
Mrs. Nottingham spil,nan, Miss Sue
beach Be- hspc''''A ~ "e'N
j sis{iis sEr i !ss bona q 5ay'sy
MIS-, ; Sue Gray is visiting relatives in
Norfolk.
:; Mrs. Alfred s. Cary and family aro y
AS{ ss j. a1 pe rs guests q colonel a'a
OF Norfolk. are visiting Mrs, Borlands
mother Mrs. Myers. ~ Richmond.
III ;i Kisses sa'rssf ,5 H:o?'| |: sc sss'
Miss Katherine Copeland and her cou-
SIN, Misc Mulien,I q peterSSbYrg. chap:
Petersburg, have gone for trip OF a
week Or ten days to Virginia Beach,
They Will be at the Arlington during their
stay, t4 4f $Ht&b4 GgI4 a5' IissBs&j +
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-18
FL !.
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
Ia They Miss Me at Homer

Do They Miss Me at Hor1e'
A 10 they miss mo at lioinc--ao t''ey mss mss
.rwoill DO an assurance most dear.
70 Know that tllls moment some loYcd
one,
Were saying wish he were here
no feel that the group ut the fireslhe, q
Were thinking Of inc rs roam,
n. ves. ,twould be Joy beyond measure,
rs know TINT they missed ,ne at nome
4 when twilight approaches, the season
x That ever Is sacred 10 song,
\ Docs soino ot,.. repeat my name over
Ana sigh that ! larry SO long
And is there chord III the music
that's missed when my voice is aWhy,
And d chord in cncl1 heart TINT nwahct1',
Regret at my Wearisone sts'y
10 they set MO II chair at inc tap'e
1yhcrs evenings home pleasures urc
nigh,
mo candles nrc lit IN the nnrlor.
~ And the stars In the calm azure SKY
And when the "pood-nights" nrc repeat Cd,
And MI lay them down to their sleep,
DO they think OF the nbsent and wait me
b whispered goodnight while they
weep? f.& VI.
DO they miss me at l,ome-do they miss
me d5.} stais "a
At morning, at noon, or at night?
Ana fingers one gloomy shade rounu 'iien'
That only my presence can iight!
Are toys less invitngly Welcome.
And measures less hale than before.
BECAUSE one is missed from the circle, 81
Because am with them no more
-Oll Song.