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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
STEPHENSON.


friends to succor him in sickness and
misfortune and who would follow him
to the grave when he was finally mus
tered out. The ritual appealed so
strongly to them that to-day, forty
years after the war, the Grand Army
of the Republic is many thousands
strong.
1t has borne upon its rolls more than
10000 ex-Union soldiers. 1t has ex-
pended thousands of dollars in charity
for its members and their families. To
the Grand Army of the Republic more
than to any other order do the unfor-
tunate look for aid. If comrade is
sick he sends to his post for sympathy
and help. If he seeks employment he
can rely upon his comrades to vouch
for him. He knows when the end comes
that he will be laid to rest by the
members of his post, and that a stone
will mark his last resting place, and
that it will never be reared in a pot
3Oth of May flowers will be strewn
sleep the loyal dead
1t is a curious fact that the genius
who was the author of so magnificent
an organization should have been in
his last days one of the very I'M
fortunates for whom he was so solic-
itous in his halcyon days
Overtaken by misfortunes and an
illstarred fate, DIR. Stephenson, after
years of encouragement died and was
buried at Rock Creek, Menard county.
ILL.,, Aug 80, 1871, though scarcely at
the zenith of his manhood Aug. 20.
-
ment of Illinois, removed DIR. Stephen
sons remains to Peters burg ILL., and
reinterred them amongsthe soldiers of
Rose Hill cemetery with impressive
ceremonies. thus rescuing him from
the oblivion of an unmarked grave.
Judge James A Matheny. of Spring
field, in delivering the eulogy at the
grave, alluded to DIR. Stephenson's au-
thorship of the Grand Army of the Re
public in the following eloquent Ian
guase:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
GIVEN HONOR BY SWEDEN.

Charles A. Smith of Minneapolis Re.
ceives Priced Decoration.
Charles A Smith of Minneapolis,
president of the c. A. Smith Timber
company, has been created a com
mander OF the first degree in the Or
der of the Vasa by King Oscar of
Sweden This honor is said to be the
most exalted favor in the power of
the Swedish government to confer on
foreign citizen, and Mr.. Smith is
the first American to receive it. The
decoration came as a public recogni-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

my dear son." was the reply, your
creditors have also been harassing me.
1 am therefore, glad that you are SO
familiar with current history, you
will understand what l mean when 1
say that until they are satisfied l have
to take charge of our custom-houSe."
Louisville Courrier-Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
Manv Children Are sIckIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home, New York. Cure Feverishness, Head
ache. Stomach Troubles. Teething Dis
orders, Break mp Colds and Destroy Worms.
At all Druggists ,25c Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The Atlanta tuberculosis conveAtion
did not even allude to the tapeworm
as the effective foe of CONSUMPTION.
ignoring that which has been the
guest of some of our best people is
reprehensible.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Two prominent Paris officials en-
gagged in mortal combat on the field of
honor last week. The duel, which was
in the French style, was unusually
ferocious, one of the contestants. so
the report runs, being badly scratched
on the finger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The duke of Manchester gets a sur.
prising tribute from Mr.. Andrew Car
negie. Says the ironmaster: HE is a
good fellow, man of integrity, and
from what hear is devoted husband
and one who will make home happy"
We're very glad to hear it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

King Edward is reported to be losing
his teeth. Still, they might be going
even if he were a poor, overworked,
underpaid laborer, SO where's the
moral?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

A Standard Oil official is accused of
having shot man for snoring. The
charge may not be true, but the fact
that when a man SHORES he is not like
ly to be consuming oil cannot be over
looked
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The London music publishers have
agreed not to issue any new popular"
songs until the copyright laws have
been improved. This means blessed
relief for a time for the patient and
long suffering public
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

When a girl begins to encourage a
young man to save money she must
mean business all right.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

George Foster Peabody has pur-
chased the small matter of a noun
tain in New York 1t is wonder that
more of our wealthy men have not
thought about collecting mountains.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The Rev DR.. Washington GLADDEN.,
moderator of the National Congrega-
tional council is the ecclesiastic who
has become famous the world over
because of his refusal to concur in the
acceptance of 100000 from John D.
Rockefeller on the ground that it was
.tainted money!"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

I'll is said that yawning is most
healthful exercise. Now we know
what the magazine poetry depart
ments are for. Their main purpose is
not literary. but therapeutic
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Champion Jeffries announces that
pugilism doesn't pay, for which reason
he will Quit the ring. We take it that
Mr.. Jeffries is not an artist for arts
sake.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

do not believe Pisos Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN F
BOYER, Trinity Springs. Ind, Feb. Is, 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Storekeepers report that the extra
quantity, together with the superior
quality of Defiance Starch makes IL
next to impossible to sell any other
brand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Many of the Wisconsin bachelors
have been heard from. They say
they would rather pay the $40.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

1t is generally agreed that Alfred
Austin writes delightful prose, except
ing when he tries to write poetry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The Washington Post says: "Of
course, a woman's kiss is worth $780,
600, if it can be paid for with the same
kind of coin" 1t can, generally, if
you go to court.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

A man who has $4,000, 900 threat
ems to run for congress in Pittsburg.
We feel safe in saying that it is not
the salary of $4,000 a year which he
is after.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
At Manchester. ]

At Manchester, England, a large
reservoir is slowly sinking into the
ground and it is thought 1t will soon
sink into a coal mine which is below
1t.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The Rockefeller family is now de
c1ared to be the richest in America.
Thank goodness that questions set
tied.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Spanish authorities have declared
that bull fighting is to be classed as
an art. Abattoir art?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

We are positively determined this
year not to believe any fish stories
that are not accompanied by samples
of the fish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

In the East and West Indies beetles
are SO brilliant in coloring that they
are beautiful as gems.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
In the Spring.

Cant go out in the back yard and
play in the garden, mammal"
"Centainly not, child. You must
stay in and study your nature books"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Pennsylvania deacon says zone of
the pathways to hell is through the
church choir" The tenor of that
statement is base.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Woman worth sixty millions tried in
vain to get into Philadelphia society.
Should have begun two generations
earlier. Had no grandfather.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Every man older than 40 who does
anything notable nowadays must ex-
pect to see himself exploited in the
papers as a living refutation of the
Osler theory
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The prospective entertainment of an
educated baboon" by New York soci-
ETY. is calling out a good many compli-
mentS-for the babOOn
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

~Dr. David Kennedy's FavoEfte Remedy
Aved my nfeA had dyspepsia sDd kidney disease"
n Senator Albert Place. N Y q bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
For Rent or Sale, Two Ranches OF
5000 Acres Each.

Located in Custer county on South
Loup river; consists of 500 acres good
corn land. 60 alfalfa. 800 meadow and
the balance in pasture; good improve
ments. Inquire of Victor H. Coffman.
Omaha Neb.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Somebody is applying a coat of
whitewash to Nero's fame. Didn't
know Nero had asked for "vindica-
tion.''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Vienna has organized an anti-Amer-
lean society. Mr.. Castro, of Venezue-
la, will probably be made an honorary
member.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The Sultan of Morocco offers 50 each
for the heads of his enemies. 1t looks
as if the heads of his enemies were a
glut in the market
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Mankind has invented nearly $4,000
drinks, we are told, and all but two
are injurious. More proof of total de-
pravity, Ell?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

THE crowned heads of Europe are
all afraid of their cooks says a
magazine writer So are the I'M
crowned heads in this country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Some gifted women can even keep
an active 10-year-old in shoes on less
than SOS a year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
Swapping Lies.

Kansas Mani know of a Kansas
girl who got mixed up with a Kansas
wind and it blew her hair right off
of her head.
women don't dare go past the Flatiron
Building for fear the wind will blow
the complexion right off of their
faces.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Dealers say that as soon as a Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch it is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. It can be used cold OF
boiled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Inconsistent New York is at the
same time demanding cheap gas and
calling upon the legislature to ad-
journ.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teethfng softens the gums reduces
oAmataon allaye pain cures wfnh collie 25c bottle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

1t takes four pounds of fresh leaves
to make one pound of dried tea
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
IN FORTY-E|GRT HOURS
PE-RU-NA CURED HIM.
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack Was Severe.

Chas. w. Bowman, 1st Lieut.. and
Adjt. 4th M. S. M. Cav. Vols, writes
from Lanham, Md, as follows:
Though somewhat averse to patent.
medicines, and still more averse to be-
coming a professional affidavit man, it
seems only a plain duty in the present
instance to add my experience to the
columns already written concerning
the curative powers of Peruna.
81 have been particularly benefited
by its use for colds in the head and
throat. 4 have been able to fully cure
myself of a most severe attack In
fOrfy-eighf hours by its use according
to directions. I use 1t as a preventive
whenever threatened with an attack.
members of my family also use it
for like ailments. We are recommend
ing it to our friends. &C. w. Bowman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

1t is often the case that a handsome
woman hasn't brains enough to be
pretty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics.

One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in SO many homes is that
it contains no narcotic of any kind. It
can be used any length of time without
acquiring a drug habit.
, Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, for free medical advice. All cor
respondence held strictly confidential.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The king of England possesses china
estimated to be worth two million dol
lars.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27

The coast Indians of Alaska speak
Russian and bear a close resemblance
to the Japanese, being small of stat.
ure and prominent of cheekbone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-05-27
USE THE FAMOUS

Red Cross Ball Blue Large 2-oz. package 5
cents. The Russ Company, Sou3h Bend, Ind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
Why the Pipe is Taboo.


'"" 'he iondon Chronicle.
on the one side of post card Is the pic
ture of huge Edinburgh hotel: on the
other this: Kindly explain II you can whv
In the smoking lour ge of a big hotel. / NAV
sn oke cigarettes at seven a penny, but not
tobacco in pipe at 10 shillings a pounA"
The explanation is simple. Every publican
has the lurking desire to do a "high-class
trade and he thinks that no '.high-class"
man should smoke decent tobacco instead
OF buying cabbage leaves or paper twists
o. refuse at exorbitant prices. For this is
his notion Of a gentleman. And you will
see in many London rat-holes the admoni-
tory notice against the smoking of pipes.
Nor Is the remedy less simple There is
no reason why any glorified waiter who
runs an eighteenpenny lunch In a drain
she uld pose as an arbiter of fashion, and
prescribe In what form his customers shall
col sumo tobacco. We may advise our cor
respondent, whether he finds himself in an
Edinburgh hotel or In London garbage
den. to ignore any such impertinence, and
tcke his tobacco in any form he pleases-so
long as 1t LIS in a room set apart for smok-
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
FAMOUS LONDON
BELLS REVIVED
Special CableRram to The Star.

London, Sept. 2.-Bow bells are once
more to ring out In chimes above the noise
of London's traffic. This is chiefly due to
the keen interest taken in a historic church
by the rector, the Rev. A. w. Hutton. who
holds a curious record. He was early in life
ordained an English clergyman. but then
became a Roman Catholic. leaving that
church after seven years. He was at one
time familiar as the keeper of the Glad
stone Library, at the National Liberal Club,
and has recently succeeded the incumbent
at the City Church in Cheapside.
No peal Of bells in England Is more Ia
mtIiar than that OF Bow Church. The ia
nous story of Dick Wilmington centers
around them, and 1t Is the old chime OF
Turn Again, Wilmington. Lord Mayor or
London" which Is to ring out from the
tower Sir Charles Villiers Stamford has
harmonized the setting for the new chime
which will be played on the full set OF
twelve bells. They were rehung two years
ago.
They have now been seen to once more
by the very firm who cast the first OF them.
as far back as 1862 That was after the
great fire. when Wrenn had rebuilt the
church as 1t is now known, and there Is no
doubt in the minds of antiquarians that the
metal used was from the old bells which
had melted in that outbreak. The firm was
then Lester Pack, and their records show
that the tenor bell was cast In 1869.
1t was recast by them in 1913 and in 1872
nine more were added. Two more making
q dozen, were hung in 1881. The tenor
weighs fifty-eight hundredweight. For the
purposes Of the new chimes an automatic
apparatus is being fitted to the clock by a
Clerkenwell firm and the bells will ring at
the quarters Mr. Hughes, who is an ex-
pert in these matters and himself not only
a bell founder, but an expert bell ringer.
has the work in hand of rehanging the peal.
They were rung for the first time this
week. Mr. Hughes belongs to the firm of
Mears & Stainbank and he says that auto
matte apparatus for Ginning are very few
in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
Provincialism In France.
From Harper's Weekly.


Certainly the untraveled Frenchman In
unpleasantly narrow when he Is not ex.
ceptionaly intelligent. He has an off-hand
way Of disbelieving what he has not seen,
and OF brushing aside what he vaguely
knows by hearsay, which precludes every
attempt at conversation But the French
man. and especially the Frenchwoman. who.
even without the advantage OF travel. hap
pens to have received a thorough French
culture, is often delightful. They both have
the brilliancy belonging naturally to the
French temperament. not that which
is obtained by much friction against all
sorts of adventurous objects Such INTEL
lects are never averse to literary forms Diff
ferent from those to which they have been
accustomed from their childhood; on the
contrary, they often seek them eagerly I
have known women born and brought up
In quiet provincial towns who possessed
an astonishing knowledge Of English Ntera-
ture and English contemporary history only
through that admirable magazine. unfortu-
nately now discontinued, the Revue Britain
nique. They assimilated their knowledge
instead OF being absorbed by 1t, as is the
case with people who want to shine instead
OF wishing to grow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03
TELL INTERESTING
STORY OF TRAVELS
Special Cablegram to The Star,

Special Cablegram to The Star
LONDON, September 2.-The experiences
of Mr.. Alexander Hosie, British consul gem
eral at Chengtu. central China, during his
recent journey from that place through
western China to the frontier of Tibet and
back. have just been published by the for
eign Office In the form Of report.
The story is extremely interesting. His
travels going and coming. lasted over three
months. and he covered over 900 miles In
each direction
The inns were described as very filthy.
One exception. described as splendid had in
Its bed room stone tank containing gold
fish. and was adorned with the parts OF
two beautiful collins. evidently intended for
the landlord and his wife In due season."
Inc lid OF the coffin measured "a inches in
length, was about 20 inches wide and 8
inches thick.
In the jurisdiction Of young chief reached
curing the summertime Mr.. Hosie was much
interested In the women. II was anxious to
get a photograph of one Of those maidens
arrayed In all her fnery and jewelry. but
money was powerless to make her look at
my camera. She retreated into the dark
recesseS or the house and declined to reap
pear.
Many Of the Tibetan half-breed ladies
wore long silk or satin gowns, held III silk
saShes usually Of a yellow color and long
red-topped boots.
In many places gold has taken the place
OF the usual silver earrings chains,
brooches. rings and bracelets, and added to
the charms of many beautiful women, for
Tibetan ladies', when clean and well dressed,
as they were on this occasion, will take
rank with their European sisters.
Level, dark brown eyes, finely cut fea-
lures. an excellent carriage and sprightli-
ness OF manner distinguished them from the
timid and insipid Chinese. The Tibetan
woman is not afraid or ashamed to give
vent to her feelings In peals Of merry laugh
ter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03

~ HE eastern section Of the city will
soon be graced by the handsome one
story building of the East Washing
ton Savings Bank. The excavation
for the structure Is about complete
1t will be located between Sd and 4th streets
southeast. on the north side of Pennsyl-
venia avenue, but few doors west Of the
National Capital Bank building. Leon E.
Dessez Is the architect. and he has pre-
pared plans that. when carried out by the
contractors. viii produce a model bank
building. The contract calls for completion
by December IL next.
The building will have twenty-four foot
front. and will be about thirty-four feet in
height. and so constructed as TO dominate
the buildings around 1t. a large arch. taxi
ing up the greater portion of The front, will
ornament the entrance. which will be fur
ther decorated with wrought and cast-iron
work. The arch Will be about twenty feet
in height. The name of the bank will APP
pear In large letters across the front, near
the roof.
The material used will be Indiana lime
stone which will give very substantial
appearance to the structure. The length
and the public banking space just inside the
entrance will be spacious and we'll equipped.
A large skylight will he constructed over
the center OF the building. which will be
absolutely fireproof. according to the plans.
There will be a meZZanine floor over
portion OF the building, and here will be
found the directors room. marble stair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-03

time and use. The iintlock and the steel
on which 1t strikes fire stand high above
the barrel while the fiints are still capable
of striking fire that wuld insure a spark to
the powder. Most of the engraving is on
the trigger guard, the most ornate part be-
ing the end next the barrel, which is finish
ed in fancy figure that resembles most an
elongated pineapple. There is also some
slight engraving on the top OF the barrel,
and on the various screws which hold the
barrel and stock together, but on the whole
there Is little appearance of anything but
business about them.
With the pistols are nine OF the bullets.
their leaden character hidden by the in
crustations Of age, making them white and
rough. They are as big as small marbles
and weigh an ounce or more each. While
the bullets are heavy. the pistols themselves
weigh but little more than a pound.
The pistols were given to Mr.. Aries by
Gen. George W. Minded of New York city.
now an appraiser of precious stones in the
customs service. In 1890, when Gen. Mn
del was connected with wholesale Jewelry
house In New York city, from which Mr..
del knew of the fad Mr.. Aries had for col
lecting curios, and knew of his fine private
museum. in which are articles OF exceeding
rarity. In letter dated May 10. 1880. Gen.
Minded says:
II have shipped today by United States
Express, for your private museum, a pair
or pistols that were at one time the prop
erty OF Commodore John Paul Jones OF the
United States navy. They were in his pos
session when. as captain, he commanded
the Bonhomme Richard and gained the first
naval victory for the Independence of the
American colonies over the British sloop
Scraps. They were presented by Commo-
dore John Paul Jones to Commodore Dale
of the United States navy, who at the time
was his lieutenant. They have been hand
ed down in the Dale family until 1863 when
they were presented to me by Richard Dale,
esq, Of Philadelphia. a grandson OF Com
modore Dale"
AS further proof of the authenticity or
the pistols Mr.. Aries a few years ago came
across a clipping from a Philadelphia paper
which speaks of the first voyage OF the
Bonhomme Richard. and tells of how Dale
Joined her and was made lieutenant