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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Moses and Parker

whats the difference between
Moses and Alton B. Parker? asked
Congressman Griggs of Georgia, ad-
dressing Mr.. James, of Kentucky mo
difference that 1 can see," was the
reply. They are both very dead. y
"Oh, no, that's not the answer" said
Griggs. THE Lord buried Moses so
deep that the people could not find
him, but the people buried Parker so
deep that the Lord could not find him. p
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Must Have Them.

What with measles, Group and all
that" remarked the family man, "chi1-
dren are great care, but they're
great blessings, too
They are So" replied the stranger.
81 don't know how we should get
along without them
''Ah, you're a family man, tool"
mo; a physician"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
The BOYS OPINION.

small five-year-old, after tasting
cup of milk at the supper table one
evening. set it down, and said: NAM
ma. III bet nickel to doughnut that
our milkman has got a sour cow
Saturday Evening Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Literally So.

'Ah," sighed the judge as he
yawned and leaned back in his chair
after the twenty-fifth divorce case had
been disposed OF in one morning.
these are trying timesi''
Indeed they are" agreed an at
torney as he looked at his watch, land
we have time to try just one more be
fore the clock strikes H.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Macaronf Wheat,

Salzer's strain of this Wheat is the kind
which laughs at droughts and the ele-
ments and positively mocks Black Rust,
It's sure. of yielding 80 bushels of finest
Wheat the sun shines per acre on good
ILL.,. Ia, Mich, Wis, O., Pa, Mo, Neb.
lands and 40 to 90 bushels on arid landsi
No rust, no insects, failure. Catalog
tells all about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
A perfectly health
full powder made
by improved chem
ical methods and
OF accurately pro-
portioned materials

Trust Baking Powders
sell for 45 or SO cents
per pound and may be
identified by this exor-
bitant price. They are
a menace to public
health, as food prepared
from them contains
large quantities of Ro-
chelle salts, a dangerous
cathartic drug.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Insist on GETTING 1t.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have a
stock in hand of IL OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

petting a high melted horse We
hugged the ground close while the
guns pounded the enemy, each man
Win his nose close to the ground.
feeling that at last the turn had come
In the tide of battle, and that the
furious advance of Bragg's army had
been checked Chicago Inter Ocean
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Microbes live a month on paper
money and a day on silver. We are
not told how long they live on a gold
coin, but the average man doubtless
squeezes it so hard when he gets one
that the accompanying microbe is
iuckv IL it manages to live a minute
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Prof. Loeb is able now to hatch sea
urchins from unfertilized eggs, but if
he wants to cause real excitement let
him drop the sea urchins and find
out how to get gold without a gold
mine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The Philadelphians are the cham
plon optimists- They have taken to
praying for their mayor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The woman forger is getting to be
quite numerous and frequent 1t is
another instance of the feminine in
vasion of an occupation almost entire
ly monopolized by men hitherto
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Real Suffering.-"We women" she
was saying again, suffer in silence"
81 can readily believe that you do
suffer in silence" the man replied.
you take so much pleasure in talk"
Philadelphia Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Judge Andara asks the United
States to pay no further attention to
Venezuelan affairs until the next revo-
luton is begun and ended down there.
The request seems to involve no seri-
Gus delay.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
True to Her Only Love

True to Her Only Love.
But, Miss Vane is very tickle, isn't
she %
"Oh, not at ALL
why, she Tilted Bob for Jack last
month and now L understand she's
thrown Jack over. If that's not tickle
love -'
Not bit of it. She still loves
herself alone"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The juice of the ink plant of Co.
lombia can be used without any prep
aration for writing purposes. Thus
does thoughtful nature provide prac-
tically the entire equipment of the
! state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

DR.. Osler may observe that there is
no lack of youthful vim in the way the
sexagenarians are getting back at him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Mrs. Dwyer of Belvidere, n. J., died
of the shock when notified that she
had fallen heir to $4,000. Such
shocks are risky, but there are plenty
of people who would be willing to take
chances with them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Immense Sums Spent in Cabs.

A statistician has arrived at the
conclusion that s25.O00.OO0 is spent
yearly by the public in London on
cabs He also estimates that of that
great sum perhaps $7,5OO.0OO repre-
sents tips and overcharges-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Wanted Representatfve in every
community. Money-making home bus
mess. Any one can do it. Find out
what it is. Send address. M. A
Donohue & Co., Chicago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

am sure PiSo'S Cure for Consumption SAVED
my life three years ago.-MRS. THoS. ROBBINS
Maple Street, Norwich, N. " Feb H. 1900
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Rockefeller is going to build a new
million dollar home. But will he take
a million dollars worth of comfort
in it?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

That French editor who plainly
sees the United States in the act of
Selling the French West Indies should
not vent his rage on us. This country
does not export any absinthe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The courts have notified John R.
Platt that there is nothing in the law
to prevent a man making a fool of
himself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Man is an eccentric creature. If
green were the color of the ordinary
carnation probably some horticulturist
would be sitting up nights trying to
evolve a pink one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Some of the London papers are just
now discussing the great American
newspaper "scare-head." They would
better initiate them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

This seems to be an appropriate
time to mention the fact that the late
DR.. Keeley's specific for the grip was
asafoetida pills. Still, if you prefer
the grip
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Russell Sage says he saves one
fourth of his income Rigid economy
like this is what has kept the wolf
from Uncle Russell's door all these
years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Talking machines-Vtctor and Edi-
son are the best; cash or payments, 81
weekly. Write to-day. JENKINS MUSIC
CO., KANSAS CITY, MO. 10000 records in
stock, Mention TINS paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Dream Field Too Broad.

Have you ever studied the phe-
ncmena of dreams?" said one scien-
fist.
Some" answered the other
Have you any theory as to what
causes them"
NO. The field is too broad They
may be caused by anything from d
bad conscience to a Welsh rarebit 50
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

A forger who was caught last week
long escaped detention because he had
clean shave. Some other offenders
ought to take the tip and try the eff
feet of a clean wash
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Somebody ought to ask DIR. Oslel
now how long he thinks a woman
ought to be allowed to live.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
G1@7UVWNW |

JUST SEND 10C AND THIS NOTICE
to the John a. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis, and they will send you free sample
of this Wheat and other farm seeds. to-
gether with their great catalog, worth
$4,000 to any wide-awalze farmer. I ". N. VI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

According to French expert
laughing will cure dyspepsia Comic
papers will please make a note
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Not sufficientIv ExcIusive.

Mrs Manning-I never expect to
be happy until 1 get to heaven.
Mr.. Manning--From all l can gath
er. society will not be very select
there. Really, dear, 1 don't think
you'll feel at home there.-Boston
Transcript
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

China not only denies that it has
violated neutrality. but makes it clear
that it will do either Russian or Jap
anese laundry work at regular prices.
Denver Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The nitroglycerin trust seems to
have been organizing successfully, but
it would appear to be in danger of go
ing up at any moment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

John L. Sullivan may, as reported,
have lost his voice, but he is still able
to knock audibly on the table for what
he wants.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Henry Tollemache, NJ. P, has repre-
sented Cheshire district for twenty
four years and has never made a
speech. We commend his example to
- -, NJ. c., NJ. c. and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

A slice of lemon added to a glass
of tea makes Russian Tea
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
THOSE Who Have Tried II

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 o. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only IL OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The bureaucrats may have put out
this story about the strike of the serv-
ant girls just to get American sym
pathy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The occupation in life of some PEG
PIE is to badger the busy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Venezuela has suspended the duty
on beans and Boston is earnestly in
favor of the widest possible extension
of the reciprocity principle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The appearance of comic valentines
in the windows should suggest it to
some public-spirited individual to work
for a safe and sane Valentines day
Denver Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Heirs of that Brooklyn beggar who
died leaving 100000 are manifesting
a warm but belated interest in their
poor relation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Russian students seem to have al
cane rush.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

A German count has eloped with g
shop girl This looks like a direct
insult to American helresses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Superior quality ana extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

1t is worth while remembering that
the only ones who know how to cook
never went to cooking school,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
others

To err is human; not to air others
errors is. divine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Getting married is, to a spinster, al
most as serious as remaining single
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

The New Orleans States asks, "Art
we paupers?" No, but some of us are
newspaper men,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

With increased sun the plants will
need more water
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

seDr. David Kennedy's Favortte Remedy
cured of Br1ght's Disease
failed" Mrs e p Miner. Burghin. Q. sI-oo bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

In reform work, it is very easy to
demand too much.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Her Guess.

Irene-Isn't this lovely belt? Jack
sent It to me as a present
Maud-I flts you to perfection. He
must have measured it on his arm
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Platter the vain, seek flattery from
the modest.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
His Opportunity.

He-When shall I ask your fathery
She-Well, tonight would be good
time. I saw him put on his house
slippers just before you came.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Garnish fish. oyster and ab dish,
- or salads with slices oi le.nons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25

Poor fellow, are you looking for
work?''
Yes, mum-if 1 can't find anything
lse."-Jester
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-25
Important to Mothers.

Important to NJ 0fher
Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA,
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and that it
si ss.ss 'ss Of &X29<zS@
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You have Iways Bought
Some men find it much easier to get
drunk than sober.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21

head and upper part Of body and hurt
internally.
Mrs. Samuel Bicknell, spine hurt.
face cut
Charles Eaton, leg injured
Margaret Rooney. bruises.
Ira Buck. cut and bruised.
Mrs. Julia Shields. North Easton.
cut and badly bruised
Mrs. Emma Delano. arm and head
cut.
William Lyford, East Bridgewater.
back injured.
airs. Samuel Bicknell, 80. head and
spine injured.
r. Forrest v eatherbee, 81. call man.
ht''u ana arms cut while fighting fire.
rev. Father James A. O'Rourke, curate
OF ST. Margaret's Roman Catholic church.
shoulder dislocated
Al L 10 clock, tonight, the following
hst or missing was given out at the
Cdnpello Police station:
Andrew Johnson.
a. F. Nelson.
John Lundell.
Error I.undell.
Jennie styles.
Samuel Lovejoy.
AlmOran Hallctt.
Mrs. Stella Kelley.
Miss George Emerson.
Mrs. Clara Atwood.
Miss Mary Fitzpatrick.
Richard Sprigsins.
George Burgess.
Manie O'Connell.
BarnabrS Lewis.
Mamie Leonard
David ". Rockwell. engineer.
W. r. Armstrong.
Hannah LindDerg.
Katie Kelley.
Sadie Hickey and Louise Hickey.
tSisters)
J. Victor Turner.
Granville Hoppy.
Arthur Fray.
Miss ------ burgess.
alderman George \. Monk.
Linus Burgess.
Jessie Chandler Of Whitman.
Mrs. VIM. V. Hurd.
John y. sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21
CHIEF SHAW SENDS
A Detail to Brockton To Investioate
Cause of Disaster.

Boston, March oO.-Immedioto,,- ,,,,,,
nearing OF the explosion at Brocktop "a
Gay, Chief Shaw detailed Inspector Ko,a,
10 proceed TO the scene of the fatal 40
clueht ana ascertain if possible the cans
of the accident
realize. said Chief Shaw. ..that il
VIII De extremely difficult to find out the
causes OF this explosion. for from the de-
ltllS at hand it is evident that those
handling the machinery We're either in
Jured or Killed. If there was an imperfec-
tlon in the boiler it should have been dis
covered when last examined. This n,s-
tl"ular boiler was insured and hence tho
inspectors of the insurance comr,any nor
formed the examination.
1t remains to be seen what will rasu1r
from the Investigation and if crimina,
negligence is shown | shall take imme.
date steps"
1he wrecked boiler was insured hv thr
Hartford Steam Eoiler Inspection and In
surance Co. of this city, in the sum of
$4,000. c. f. Roberts, the local man
aSer. sent two of his inspectors to III.
scene Immediately upon receipt of the
news OF the catastrophe. Mr. Roberts
sald there were two horizontal insular
"oii''H III tHc factory insured by his com
pinN. one was a high pressure boiler for
power purposes. the other Il low pressure
ho'lcr presumably used for heating pur-
poses.
Tho most significant feature of those
horrible affairs. hc said. lis that ninr
lilnes out OF 10 they all happen on :; Mon
gay morning Our men made the annual
ilittrildi inspection OF one boiler Dec y
oi iaSt year. The inspection of In" othp,
noii"r was du" next month. The external
nSpe' IONS are. Of course made while
me Dolitr IS under steam. In a lappcd rim
boiler, no inspection can uncover :. frar.
tllle III the center of Il steel plate. One
can have all sorts of theories about tn.
causes oi this explosion. y valve may
KEYS h;tHe pccn opened which threw the ontir,
Whhch OF course WIS never designed for
such work. The engineer and fireman,
wGr" licensed ny law but if they worn
killed no one can at this time tell lust
what was the cause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21
LATE FIGURES.
253 Persons Accounted For in the Ter
rbie Accident in Brockton.

Brockton. Mass. March 21.-1.3o A.
N.-At this hour, the remains Of -
persons have been recovered from the
ruins of K. b. Grover u COS. factory.
Seven bodies have been idt ntifed, but
only three or four positively. Fifty
three persons are known to be miss
inc. the names of 81 Of whom hay :
been obtained. Many others are report
Cd missing but it is considered probable
that some If them are at their homes
in nearby towns.
At this hour. 253 survivors have been
accounted for. Tho estimates of the
dead range from 60 to so, and of The
injured from 80 to 100. Many persons;
not seriously hurt went to their homes
and did not report Their Injuries. There
have been 10 deaths at hte hospitals.
where hui four persons aye on the dan
cprDlS list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21

Tie members of the cast Of co. H.
who are to entertain the Winslow
Grange by a reproduction of their play.
"A Soldier in PettiCoats.'' Tuesday
evening, are finding With pleasure that
good number of Waterville people
a,c planning to attend. So many in
this city have expressed desire to see
the roles enacted onra more. that eff
forts are being made to have a special
train run from the east end of Temple
street to the Winslow station for their
accommodation. At The final rehearsal,
last evening. the director expressed
himself well satisfied that the company
were we'll qualified to 90 their best.
This affair is expected to be one of the
most enthusiastic events which shall
have taken place i'm Winslow since the
beginning of the winte~ season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21
PRACTICALLY UNAVOIDABLE
Is the Verdict Of an Expert On the
Brockton Explosion.

Boston March Goa crack in the
l,,,-sa,m Of the boiler vas responsible
for the accident" said an expert en-
gineer Of the Hartford steam inspection
and insurance Company. today.
II, was practically impossible to de-
too, tho crack" said he, as it was on
the inside part of the lap. running be-
side the riyets. The continued heat
ing of the boiler tends to make the fiat
n,rt ro,,nd like the rest of the boiler.
oousipg q strain on the inside of the
seam. This frequently causes a crack
which is not possible to detect until it
developes. 1t is one OF those accidents
for which no one is to blame.
..1ba boilers are inspected internally
a,ar,. veor and externally every 3
r,ontbs The internal inspection was
r,,da December %, the external in
snac,ion February a. The boiler was
,a,nd 70 ha in good condition and fully
a,,,innad with all the necessary APP
pances.
.,rhis boiler was allowed 80 pounds
nrassrre which made it safe with that
s,,i, 80 saam It was - inches in di-
ame,er II feet long. and contained 40
tubes ,s feet long by ) inches in di-
ameter.
..Tbe safety valve was fiveinch
,,an ,.,,~a The feedpipe for the
water entered at the top in the usual
manner Il was IL inches in .di-
ameter. ..
The crate surface was So square
The boiler being insured and inspect
al h,. tho Hartford Steam Boiler In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-21

surance Company, was exempt fromFin-
Spectfon by the district police under A
section of the revised laws. This sec
ton provides that where a boiler is nm
der the periodical guarantee inspection
of the companies which have complied
with the laws of the State. the owners
have only Ia report the locations of
such boilers to the district police.
The Hartford Company is the only
steam boiler insurance COMPANY doing
business in Massachusetts. An effort
was made in the legislature last wear
TO obtain a charter for Massachu-
sets company. and although the bill
passed broth branches. it was vetoed
by Governor Bates on the ground that
it was special Legislation
Daniel Howard. Jr. secretary Of r.
B. Grover 4 Company, tonight. made
the following statement:
1t is just possible that the explo-
sion may have been caused by an inn
proved safety device that was attach
ed TO the boiler a short time ago. Mr..
Emerson adopted a new firing device.
which consumed the smoke and is pos
sible this device may have gone wrong
and caused this horrible catastrophe.
We shall carry out a most searching
investigation
I. l.. Roberts. manager of the New
England department OF the Hartford
Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance
Company said. tonight:
so far as have been able to learn.
'hefe appears to have been no careless
hess in the handling of the boiler and
'ie explosion in may opinion. was
caused by defect that ii was impos-
sible to discover"
AS Il result of the explosion at
hrockton. Senator Daniel w. Lane of
ms city. will introduce tomorrow in
''e legislature bill to compel all
poiier companies to file with the State
Ioi,ce the results of their inspections
"1 boilers their charge.