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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-01

amend its charter in order to change
is name to the Clark, McAulay & Co.
The company will in the future con-
duct its business at Abbottsburg.
A certificate Of dissolution was
granted the Fayerweather Laden Com
pany, of Charlotte.
The Pomona Terra Gotta Company.
Of Pomona, Guilford county. was al
lowed to increase it's capital stock
rom $25. 000 to $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-01
New. Charters Granted by Secretary of
St3te

Secretary Of States Grimes con-
tinues to issue new charters to cor
porations in North Carolina Those
chartered yesterday are as follows:
The Bladenhoro Mercantile Com
pany of Bladenboro, was allowed to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
A Canine Beau srummeI.

Fourteenth street and other shop
ping centers have seen some strange
specimens of pampered dogs on which
women lavish their affection-canines
ranging from the languid lapdog to the
theatrical dog led by blonde actor
cite, from the equity pug to the COM
mon yellow cur from the side streets.
But the limit came yesterday, and
The traffic policeman on Fifth avenue
was almost run down by an automo-
bile before he recovered from the
shock.
The canine aristocrat was a equity
pug dog, and he was escorting an ell
derby spinster along with becoming
dignity The dog wore the conven-
tional blanket, made of dark green
cloth and trimmed with scarlet silk.
The lower part of his blanket came
down to form little trousers that
reached up to the pug's knees and
were buttoned with four gold buttons.
That's the limit" said the cop to
a tall southerner who was watching.
mo, it's even worse" said the man.
"See, one side of the blanket has
pocket from which bit of Irish point
lace handkerchief peeps out, while the
pocket on the other side contains four
tiny gloves for the pug's feet Down
South we like a dog too much to make
a clown of him!"-New York Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
CHOLERA NOT WIDELY FEARED.
Simple Precautions Only Necessary
to Ward Off Disease.

The possibility of cholera cpl
demic has naturally occurred to a
number of lay journals since this dis
ease has made its appearance in Eu-
rope. In former times the march of
cholera around the world was watched
with apprehension due to the recol-
lection of the dreadful results of its
past visits to America, but the tone
of the press comments to-day is so
reassuring that there is public indif-
ference rather than panic. Several
lay journals have given quite accur-
ate accounts of the bacillus and the
methods of killing it, and have shown
that with very simple PRECAUTIONS it
is somewhat difficult to contract the
disease There seems also to be
growing opinion that the quarantine
and health authorities are wholly COM
petent to deal with any cases which
might be imported. The people are
evidently not disposed to lose any
sleep over the matter and are inclined
to leave the affair to the duly const1-
tuted expert authorities.
1t has now been widely published
that the germ is easily killed by dry
ing in the sunlight or boiling, so that
even if it does get into water sup
ply it can be made harmless, but they
now know that it is essential to con-
fine the cases merely to disinfect the
excreta. In regard to injecting those
around them, the sick themselves are
about as dangerous as one having
typhoid, and that is not great dan
ger. They require similar manage
ment to prevent spread of the infec-
ton. The present epidemic seems to
be marching around the world rather
slower than on previous occasions-a
result probably of the intelligent
checks it receives whereas formerly
it spread as it pleased, for no one
knew when or how to attack it. Since
the bacillus seems to lose vitality dur
ing it's excursions from host to host
in an unaccustomed climate, there is
a possibility that sanitary measures
may hold its march in check until all
virulence is lost.-American Medicine
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

God have mercy on my soul! If l
am doing that which 1 should not, but
it seems that have endured all that
can endure. There is no use to try
longer. 1t is hopeless. If only
there will be nothing beyond this, abb
solutely nothing-just an eternal
blank and void" -
The voice broke off quiveringly,
and the man, still clinging to the post
leaned outward toward the woman
His free, outstretched hand might
almost have touched her. Thoughts
of his own situation had for the pres
ent vanished.
But why hesitate longer" the
voice continued soon, ''only to prolong
the misery? 7 wish 1 were drawer
and yet 1 am brave enough for this
thing. There is no one to miss me,
there is hardly one that would know
my dead face. But it is strange that
l hurried so to get here, and am now
no longer in haste to do what l came
for. But 1 shall not wait another mo-
ment. God forgive mel
She crouched a little to make a
spring. But the man had crept away
from the post and he now laid hand
upon the woman's arm. She turned
quickly but made no outcry.
! who are you that you lay your
hand upon me?" she asked in low
but steady tone.
81 am one who came here for the
same purpose which brought you
Then why do you restrain me?'
Because something has suddenly
taken grip upon my heart that had
| not existed before. l have been list
ening at your talk. You have drunk
at the thick and murky fountain-you
could be something to me, and l be-
lieve l could be something to you
have just learned that sympathy is
the half of bread in this world. Let
US go back together and take up the
| struggle again-already 1 feel new
life in my soul. We should belong to
each other. You have saved my life
and l shall save yours. In single
instant love has been born in my
heart And you will love mel shall
make you"
The woman did not answer But
she allowed his arms to steal about
her and to lead her away from the
| brink of the river They crossed the
wharf back toward the city Stop
! ping at the inner edge of the plank.
| ing he drew her to him closely and
+, kissed her lips timidly; and a nom
entary trembling as of virgin confu-
sion passed through her body. Then
hand in hand they walked back to-
ward the pavements and the lights
and the sounds of the city; every
thing seemed beautiful and fair, and
in their hearts was wonderful hope.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Tyrant Orchid.
among

"a veritable slave driver among
Flora's children is a certain little
orchid called nodding ladies' tresses,"
remarked budding botanist. When
the busy bee knocks at her door and
asks for breakfast Mrs. N. L. T. tells
him to go to the basement door. Pass
ing down the racine of blossoms, the
bee at length comes to the lowest and
oldest flower. There she thrusts her
tongue in through the furrowed roStel
and releases miniature cargo of nee
tar. Having taken to heart the lesson
that 'beggarS must not be choosers,
she goes at once to the basement door
of the next member of this family
and pays for another sip of nectar by
fertilizing this flower with the pollen
brought from the other. And so she
goes Systematically if unconscfously
benefiting this family of orchid, which
would disappear from the face of the
earth were it not for the feasts it
spreads for the Industrious bee. It's
moral seems to be: If you can't do
your own work, get some one to do
it for YOU
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
How Duffy Won His Bet.

John F. Duffy, the Boston lawyer,
and a friend were seated in his Office
the past summer. The talk turned to
the next days parade of the Knights
Templar, and the dangers of a body
of marching men passing over the
boards covering the subway excava-
ton on Washington street were dis
cussed. Finally the friend offered to
bet Mr.. Duffy there would be an ac
cident there the next day. The bet
was taken. After his friend departed
Mr. Duffy called up the transit COM
missioners by telephone and called
their attention to the danger When
asked what he advised, he suggested
that they break step on Washington
street The suggestion was adopted
There was no accident the next day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Nice oId-Fashioned Folk.

Senator Pettus of ALBANIA, wears
shirts made by his wife and socks
which she has knitted. The old couple
live in Selma when not in Washington,
and new manners and customs have
changed them little. Since their mar
riage, sixty-two years ago, she has
made all his linen garments. Until
about twenty years ago she adhered
to the ways of her foremothers and
SPUN the flax herself. Now she finds
her eyes are falling and she buys the
linen from a merchant in Mobile, but
the remainder of the work is her labor
of love. AS she talks to her guests,
whether at home or in Washington,
her fingers are busy with knitting.
Mrs. Pettus has a remarkable memory
and tells entertaining anecdotes in a
quaint, old fashioned w.. On every
anniversary of their marriage the
couple give reception for the senate,
and great is the shwer of gifts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
WAS NOT A SHERLOCK HOLMES
Mistaken Diagnosis as to Strangers
Place of Residence

Place of Residence.
He was not a Sherlock Holmes, but
when the man seated next to him
in the hotel smoking room took out
his matchbox and lighted a cigar, he
remarked: "Oh, L see that you are
from New England
why so, sir" asked the stranger.
ut is easy. Those matches. You
seldom see them west of the Connecti-
cut river" said the knowing person
only in New England do people cling
to the old sulphur card match The
match which the stranger lighted was,
indeed, one of a sort unknown to the
majority of jewellers west of the Con-
neticut. These matches are sold in
vast quantities in New England They
are an ancient and reliable match,
with the end dipped in birthstone,
phosphorus and sulphur. They are
turned out in cards, which are like
combs with the teeth set closely to-
gether- The cards are about three
inches square and are done up in pack
ages containing some half dozen
cards.
Throughout all rural New England
and to large extent in the cities,
housewives will have no other sort
They smell to high heaven when
lighted. but the ends do not fly off. and
they do not make noise when they
ignite. There is something antique,
safe and transformations about the
match which appeals to the New Eng
land conscience. But the stranger ad-
dressed in the smoking room turned
solemnly to, his neighbor and replied:
You are mistaken, my good sir. I
am from the maritime provinces of
Canada"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Ruskin's Bull.

The late Ellis Yarnall of Phi1adel-
phia was brilliant talker, sympa-
thetic listener, and a subtle literary
critic Hence he had many friends
among them, in the past, were Poe,
Longfellow, Emerson, Matthew Ar
mold and John Ruskin-
At the Union league one afternoon,
Mr.. YarnaH repeated bull he had
once heard Ruskin make
I'm his impassioned way said Mr.
Yarnell, .Ruskin was railing against
our cheap and tawdry and fiimsy mod
ern buildings, comparing them with
the beautiful and massive buildings of
the past
Modern buildings won't endured
he cried Where Will you find one
modern building that has lasted as
long as the ancient ones? New
York Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Obeyed Orders.

Ted was very much given to asking
questions which his mother did not
always have the wisdom or inclination
to answer. Ted also suffered just
enough to make what he said sound
very funny. One day, his mother, be-
coming weary of trying to answer his
questions, said-
lied, don't you ask me another
question for an hour"
He remained very quiet for little
while and then asked a question
Mother said very evenly: Didn't
1 tell you not to ask me another ques-
ton for an hour?"
To which query Ted replied, with
out hesitation: sTh-th-this is th-th-
the same one"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Her DarIino.

: A fashionably gowned young wo-
man, after leaving her carriage at the
entrance to a leading shop in West
Twenty-third street the other day
gave parting glance toward her seat
mate, a stylishly frocked pug, says a
writer in the New York Press. The
pug eyed its mistress wistfully, and
milady retraced her steps to her We
hicle and said, alphabetically
Come, dearie, you're lonesome with
out your mother I'll take you along
Promptly the footman saluted, and
transferred the dog companion tc
mothers" arms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Just off the street, in a narrow alley
that reeked with the scent of garbage,
rested a large dry goods box, and in
the box crouched the figure of mar
trying to shield himself from the fall
ing rain The faint lights of the street
glimmered in front of him, but none
of the rays penetrated to his place OF
refuge. The man had been sitting
there for some time in silence and mo-
tionless. At last he muttered:
There's nothing to it, why keep it
up?"
Then he relapsed into silence again
for another half hour. At the end OF
this time he muttered again:
NO; there's nothing to it-and why
keep it up?"
Silence again for a moment, then:
Whats to gain anyhow by keeping
up the fight? Nothing. Who's to care
if l drop it? No one. ThereH be an
end to everything. All will be blank,
no feeling either good or bad. no more
misery, no cold or hunger, nothing, alb
solutely nothing - it's pleasant to
think that there will be nothing to
feel. Maybe there's a soul If so. it
will go darting here and there through
space like the pollen sheath of grass
stalks in a varying breeze"
He fell into silence once more and
listened to the patter of the rain on
the top of his box while his thoughts
ran over and over the same line of
reasoning.
YES, I'll do it, He caught the
edge of the box to pull himself up
from his crouching position 1T will
be a very easy thing to do, much
easier than to hold on another twenty
four hours Yet there's something
that tugs at my determination some
how But it is Off declare it to be
off now"
He crept out of the box and turned
in the direction of the North river.
The rain beat upon his head but he
seemed to care no longer for that. He
had thrust his hands into his pockets
and his shoulders had dropped forward
as if he carried a weight on his back.
He walked slowly, sometimes stop
ping still for an instant, as though
he still argued with himself.
1t was more than half mile to the
North river at the point which he
sought, an abandoned portion of a
rotting old wharf. There were no
nearby lights. and the place was
murky and dismal The surroundings
suited the mood of the man and en-
couraged his determination He con-
tinued on across the planking which
was curled and followed and twisted
from the contending forces of the
dampness from below and the sun
shine of the day from above. Oc-
casionally a weak board gave way
just little beneath his feet, and in
voluntarily he sprang forward to a
sounder part of the flooring Reach
ing the edge he leaned against piece
of piling which extended above the
wharf, and looked down toward the
waters. He could not see the line
where they played against the tim
bers of the wharf, but he knew that
it was just four feet down at this
point No sound came to his ears
above the tapping of the waves
against the timbers for some time.
for the rain had almost ceased,
though no stars were visible over
head.
NO. there's nothing to it, and I'll
not keep it up; though 1 shall just
stand here little while longer, just
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

while 1 am feeling no particular in
disposition, either mentally or physic-
ally"
He continued to gaze toward the
waters of the river. A half hour pass
ed. Then a sound came to the mans
ear that was not from the river. Foot
steps, light, hesitating footsteps,
sounded from behind him, coming in
his direction across the flooring of the
wharf Throwing his arm about the
post he half turned to listen more
iEtently.
The footsteps came on directly
toward him it seemed and he started
to move away to escape detection,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
THE "coFFEe HEART"
It Is as Dangerous as the Tobacco or
Whisky Heart.

Coffee heart" is common to many
coffee users and is liable to send the
owner to his or her long home if the
drug is persisted in. You can run 30
or 40 yards and find out If your heart
is troubled A lady who was once
victim OF the coffee heart" writes
from Oregon:
II have been a habituaI user of cof-
fee all my life and have suffered very
much in recent years from ailments
which | beca me satisfied were directly
due to the poison in the beverage, such
as torpid liver and Indigestion. which
in turn made my complexion blotchy
and muddy.
Then my heart became affected. 1t
would beat most rapidly just after 1
drank my coffee. and go below normal
as the coffee effect wore of. Some
times my pulse would go as high as
1877 beats to the minute. My family
were greatly alarmed at my condition
and at last mother persuaded me to
begin the use of Postum Food Coffee.
II gave up the old coffee entirely
and absolutely, and made Postum my
sole table beverage. This was six
months ago. and all my ills. the indi-
gestion, Inactive liver and rickety
heart action. have passed away. and
my complexion has become clear and
natural The Improvement set in
very soon after l made the change
Just as soon as the coffee poison had
time to work out of my system
MY husband has also been greatly
benefited by the use of Postum. and
we find that simple breakfast with
Postum is as satisfying and more
strengthening than the old heavier
meal we used to have with the other
kind of Coffee Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason Read the little
book. THE Road to Wellville." in pkgs.
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cution the thing he had come there
to do. But presently the course OF
the intruder swerved little and
led toward the edge of the wharf sew
eral feet away from the man. The
footsteps were far too light for those
of a man-they were evidently being
made by woman or child But
why should a woman or a child come
here at this hour? The footsteps
halted at the edge of the planking,
and silence again reigned for a few
moments. Then a sob broke from the
form that had stopped there, and q
woman's voice murmured:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

A Springfield, Ohio, boy aged 9
years has composed a comic opera
which is to be put on the stage We
suspect, however, that some of the re-
cent musical. productions were turned
out by younger children than the
Springfield prodigy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

To Lipton's two regrets, that he
failed to lift the cup and that he
never married, he will probably be
able to add third, that he ever men
toned the second, as soon as the re-
turns come in.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
circumstantiaI Evidence.

Pickpocket Ito lawyer who has got
him free)-Even you believed me
guilty.
Lawyer-Oh, no, not in the least.
"Then why did you leave your watch
and pocketbook at homer" Meg
gendorfor Blalter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

There has not been such alarm, dis
tress, perturbation, fear, and misery
in Boston since Cervera's fleet nearly
bombarded the city as there is now.
Boston is threatened with a bean
famine. Sacred Goldfish! What is
to be done?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Alfred Austin, the English poet
laureate, says he never reads what
the newspapers publish about him.
Even in his writings Alfred shows
that he has little taste for humor
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Somebody robbed the city of Buff
falo of $4,000 four years ago, and it
has just been found out. But that's
nothing. Philadelphia has been robbed
of millions that never will be found
out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

1t takes a feather-weight wife to
make the heavyweight husband shake
in the shoes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

1t might be said, perhaps, that the
man who passes a counterfeit bill eff
fects a change of base.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Did you ever hear of girl marry
ing the kind of man a fortune-teller
said she would?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

The Florida orange crop is reported
to be small this year, but the oranges
are said to be exceptionally good.
These two rumors indicate that the
orange trust is getting ready to raise
prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Sir Thomas Lipton's regret at not
having been able yet to lift the
Americas cup is more or less Offset
by the satisfaction of thinking that
so many millions of his customers
regularly lift the teacup.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

The Russian name for the League
OF Leagues is ObStchestvo Profession
alnikh Obstchestv. Is it any wonder
that this organization has terrorized
the government?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

The telephone now is blamed fer
putting corns on the ear. But it has
yet to encourage corns on the tongue
of the impatient and irascible sub
scriber.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
70 Prevent chapped Hand.

Many women who do their own work are
much annoyed in winter with chapped
hands. This may be avoided by using Ivory
Soap for dish washing and toilet purposes.
Dry the hands thoroughly each time after
they have been in water. and rub with q
little Oatmeal-water or some good lotion.
ELEANOR R. PARKER
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

A great deal of inventive talent is
wasted on flying machines that might
be useful to mankind if turned in the
direction of making the frog in the
railway switch track less deadly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Prince Louis of Battenberg gave
proof that he is the possessor Of a
good set of digestive organs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

He is a reckless man who on 1eav-
ing st. Petersburg pays out money for
a return ticket in the hope that he
may want to use it some time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

The fellow who takes a tumble to-
himself doesn't always land in a soft
berth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16
Nothina Can Be Done.

If the President does not see any
action that our govrnment can take
to stop the horrows now being enacted
in Russia, it is obvious that nothing
can be done.-Boston Globe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

One of the saddest figures in the
world is the optimist who believes
that human ingenuity will yet be able
to frame a law that human ingenuity
will not be able to evade
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
Then use Defiance Starch, it viii
keep them white-16 OF. for 10 cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

The fact that a Philadelphia man
committed suicide while his daughter
was playing Goodbye, Little Girl,
Goodbye" is significant
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

How much extra would you be will
ing to pay for that favored pair of
horses at the New York show that
was kissed by Mrs. Vanderbilt?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

King George of Greece buys his
wife new gown every day. Won
der what he has been caught at.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-12-16

A land flowing with milk and honey
wouldn't. appeal so much to some peo-
pie as a land flowing with beer and
pretzels.