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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

New York.-If Robert Emmett
Keene, actor, wit and adviser in the
court of love operated by Mrs. Izella
Brown and Mrs. George T. Verrault,
had not used bad judgment and let
James ". Mcclellan, the obscure
Philadelphia grocer, into the West
Seventy-third street mansion, all the
fuss about the love syndicate might
have been avoided. 1t was Keene
who used to determine which of the
eager applicants for love honor should
come in. When he passed favorably
upon Mcclellan he let in the man
who, when ruthlessly rejected by the
charming Mrs. Verrault, promptly
went to the United States district
attorney.
The extent to which the love syn
dictate operated has amazed the dis
trict attorney. 1t is calculated that
in the three years during which the
combine ensnared it's victims more
than 100000 was taken from them.
A census of the dupes shows that
they range from prosperous store
owners to millionaire Wall street
inanciers. Probably one hundred of
them walked into the spider web.
Four women figured in the active
work of the love trust. Mrs. Brown,
shrewd and fascinating, was the
schemer who kept the syndicate af1oat.
Mrs. Verrault was the official letter
writer. 1t was she who sent the cap
tivating love nnissives that won the
hearts of the susceptible dupes. She
attended to the correspondence of
both herself and Mrs. Brown.
Daughter and Niece
as Side Attractions.
The golden-haired daughter of Mrs.
Brown was a conspicuous member of
the combination. She did not make
love to any of the men nor receive
their attentions, but it was handy to
have her around as milady's maid.
The same interesting role was as
sumed by Mrs. Browns beautiful
niece, Miss Mary Mason. To the
credit of Mrs. Brown, it may be said
that she watched these two damsels
with the eye of hawk and never
permitted the slightest indiscretion so
far as they were concerned. The two
girls when not engaged in the palace
of love had the time of their lives in
going about the country with Mrs.
Brown.
The niece is the daughter of
struggling Boston storekeeper. He al
ways held a high regard for his sis
ter, and feeling that she could pro-
vide his daughter with better !advan-
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Hdsty
Nervous
Chewing
Of Food
the Cause of
Dyspepsia

If your teeth are fit, chew, chew.
chew, until the food is liquid and
insists on being swallowed.
If teeth are faulty, soften Grape
Nuts with hot milk or cream, or
allow to stand minute soaking in
cold cream.
There's a reason,'' as follows
Grape-Nuts food is in the form
of hard and brittle granules.
intended to be ground up by the
teeth; that work not only preserves
the teeth but brings down the saliva
from the gums so necessary in the
primary work of digestion.
Many people say (and it is truey
that when they eat Grape Nuts they
seem able to digest not only that
food but other kinds which formerly
made trouble when eaten without
Grape-Nuts.
Chewll
There's a reason for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

generous tip came Keene's way The
enraptured suitors of Mrs Brown and
Mrs Verrault regarded him as the
court Jester. Gregory Allen, who was
an amateur sculptor, became asso-
cfated with the matrimonial trick
sters through his acquaintance with
George T. Verrault, husband of the
pretty brunette. He donned a uni
form and helped Keene in his job
as butler Mrs Browns four broth
ers helped in many ways to keep the
syndicate going.
George Mason was one of the pro-
motors of the famous Kentucky Fuel
and Alcohol company, which was one
of the side issues of the syndicate
He made his father-in-law, William
D. Angel, of Chicago. vice president
of the concern without asking the
old gentleman's consent When the
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their guests. Each of the women
would have three men a week calling
upon them. If Mrs. Brown had
suffer who seemed to be particularly
recalcitrant about buying extravagant
presents, Mrs. Verrault, who was al
ways able to corral the most obstrep-
erous caller, would be called in to
use her persuasive influence.
Mrs. Verrault used to go out often
er than Mrs. Brown with the infat-
uated lovers. She would always wear
a heavy veil and would tell her spell
bound admirer that she did it to keep
her wicked brothers from seeing her.
These relatives, she said, were always
trying to make trouble for her. They
were scheming to get part of the es-
tate left her by the rich husband she
said had died. Often when out with
one sutton dining at a fashionable
cafe she would be startled to find
another sweetheart sitting idly at a
nearby table She would then hurry
the dinner through on pretense of
feeling faint and would hasten home
with her escort.
Ingenuity Exercised in
Receiving the infatuated.
Both widows" had to exercise some
ingenuity in receiving the society
women whom they had on their string
These members of the 400" they
met through the medium of adver-
tisements, and used them as a means
of getting unlimited credit for expen-
sive dresses. They had to arrange
it so that these fashionab1es would call
in the afternoon, for at night the par
lors were given up to the explicit
use of the love victims.
There were many exciting scenes
at the front doors of the establish
ment run by the syndicate on West
Seventy-third street and later at No.
1913 West Eighty-second street Dis
appointed lovers who had handed over
to the syndicate much of their money
used to storm on the front stoop and
threaten to dynamite the mansion If
their lady love would not see them.
ROBERT Emmett Keene was quite dipIo-
matte in handling these excited In
divid uals and managed to save the
house of love from an explosion
The parlor in which the lovelorn
admirers were received had a mas
sive mantel adorned with gold orna-
ments. Upon it would be placed pho
tographs of the callers, particular care
being taken that the right picture was
In the right place for the occasion
Count Zolinoff. the Fifth avenue deli
catassen dealer, had his photograph
taken in 81 different styles and would
insist that Mrs. Verrault, whom he
was counting. should have them all In
plain evidence around the room.
Don't you think 1 take a good pic
turez" he would ask
You're the sweetest thing in the
world" Mrs. verrault would reply.
Then she would get the promise of
another expensive present
The old man who caused Mrs Yer
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in attendance.

In attendance. I thought surely I
would die. changed medicine and be-
gan using Doan's Kidney Pills when I
was still in bed. The relief I found
was SO great that I kept on until I
had taken about ten boxes. The kid
ney secretions became natural and
after years of misery I was cured. I
have increased in weight, and show
no symptoms of my former trouble
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

year , SullSIC GU IL OA4
kidney disease The
third year my feet
and hands would
swell and remain
puffed up for days at
a time. I seemed
to have a constant
backache. Finally I
got so bad that 7
was laid up in bed
with several doctors
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

England has in its midst another
agitation aimed at revo1utionizing the
style of mems dress suits. The
movement will rum along for time
and die out, just as others have DONE
Such crusades seem to be accompani-
ments of the silly season
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

F. w. Martin, OF Beloit, Wis. has
Just paid $4,000 for Lord Bacon. the
highest price ever given for an Amer
1can bred hog. 1t is a pity that Mr..
Donnelly is not here to enjoy this tri-
1mph-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

If Adam had eaten the apple first
he would probably have declared that
Eve dared him to.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
fast, beautiful colors. Toe per package.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-09-22

"Geei I had rotten luck to-day"
s.John, don't you think rotten ii
a-er-rather rotten word for a father
of family to use T-Houston Post
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SICK FOR TEN YEARS.
Constant 1ackache, Dropsy and Sc
we're Bladder Trouble

Fred w. Harris, of Chestnut ST., JET
ferson, Ohio, says: For over ten
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21

n ANY digntes have been enjoyed by Sir William
MI Trcloar in the City London Among other
IVl things. he has been High Sheriff and has been
: = Alderman since
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
HIS LIFE LIKE A NOVEL,

us some ambitious writer seeking a subject for
stirring novei2' asked when Captain PeTsbinsr ro
bride. " e d"
'ilumine this mans life story with bit of fancy
add 10 1t touch of realism here and there breathe
into II the atmosphere of the Orient tinge IN Win
local color warmed by the gave him the
and the result would be book Of thrilling incidents
and irresistible charm"
Captan-now Brgadicr GeneraI-Pershinn vas
born IN Linn county, Missouri October Is 1860 Per
maps the war atmosphere that enveloped his early
years influenced his character; at any rate when he
was Old enough he delighted 10 an appoint
ment 10 West Point
His there was OF honor f himself md
10 the famous institution. As il possible
10 reach that rank he senior cadet captain He
gave every promise then Of becoming tire Of
ncer he is now known be- declared General Merritt
q few years
Upon his graduation second lieutenant. Pershins
was assigned to the Sixth Cavalry. which time
was lighting Geronmo in the Southwest, and the
actual warfare.
Later, in command of his troop, PeTshng took part
IN the many long and weary marches arid plains
and through rugged mountain sections that were be-
ing executed under orders of General Miles Once his
troop marched $50 miles over rough country in less
than fOrty-SeVen hours.
In April 1889. when in command Of Troop = a Fort
Nlngate. PeTsnln set out with men to
horse thieves and cowboys from a hundred maddened
and well-armed Zuni Indians. Three of the Indians
had already been killed and others wounded in run
ming night with the deSDeTadoey and they in no
humor for peaceful solution OF the difficulty.
BY skfu diplomacy no less than by a daring show
OF authority Lieutenant Pershing the Indians
released the cowboys. made the horse thieves captive
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
RULED AS A FATHER

The daily councils Of Datto Pershing Iligan were
much like family gatherings Brghteyed Moro bellies
brought him gifts Of tropical fruits and
textures Mothers took their children to him to
ceive his communication believing that his favor would
insure them long lives
IT strange sight army officers said to observe
Pershing, seated the judgment bench in his great
tent quoting the law OF the Koran rapt audience
OF half-clad native chiefs.
Grave and reverend seniors of the tribe squat
around him in formal array while all the village press
ed about the outskirts of the charmed circle give
respectful attention the proceedings.
From every of Mindanao friendly natives
to seek judgment and justice at the hands this
white man whom their Sultan had hOnOred with the
highest dignity at his command
PeTsiing counselor guide and prophet the
district and conceivable kind of business
both public and private taken to him for ad-
Justment
Against the advice of his friends he about his
district with small guard, in constant danger o
opposition and turn enemies into friends
There sincere regret among the Moros when
Datto Pershing called away other fields by his
government
Later Major Pershing returned from the volunteer
service the regular army force and resumed his
rank captain. from which he has been elevated 10
the star brigadier general He then assigned
duty military attache at the American Embassy
at Toxic.
January. 1905. Captain Perish ng married in
Washington Miss Helen Frances Warren. daughter
of United States Senator Warren. Of Wyoming She Is
accomplished and handsome woman, and vii, doubt
less do much toward assisting General Pershing "a
further honorS
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
MODEST AS w. LII rs BRAVE

In a modest way Major Pershing wrote a friend OF
these campaigns. prasing the bravery. courage and
cool nerve Of his
First" he wrote, in telling Of the 'BacolOd Incl
dent" we got behind the enemy. much to their
prise. and could post guns the heights above
and drop projectiles into their fort the
artillery fire in this all noise. We had
some work and some lighting to gain this position.
al night and recommending difficult natives
5 @ fo yea that i thv took many a women S
and children inside. and these escaped during the
our main obstacle was ditch thrty-fve feet wide
and forty feet deep 1t was to DE bridged according to
bridge laid
in the face Of heavy fire our lines advanced
against two fronts of the fort putting Of business
every Moro that appeared When the lines We're witliP
detailed for that purpose the trees having been
Thirty minutes later the assautng infantry swung
across and elambered up nearly in line to the top Of
the parapet Here they met with kampilan and
kris. and bloody hand-tO-hand fight occurred-one
bayorot into fanatic there and Noros punging head
long into the deep ditch in their impetuosity and i'm
When the section had been subdued Pershng was
automatically and in such fairness did conduct
self that he soon the confidence of the natives
Sultan Of SuIu appointed him datto- Now, datto
his territory almost supreme as the Sultan him
lives and property of those in his district.
he was a bigger man in Tgan than the Mayor is in
b nafiv o an oS was of & sa S t &
Governor, although he always careful TO impress
the supremacy over all of the Stars and Stripes:
More than that, Pershing TO be hailed
prophet" and priest" Always serious student and
searcher for the heart of things he had made
ful study of the Koran and familiarized himself
the native 1t was with that natives
who the American Governor TO have their
bles adjusted heard him recte appropriate preCepts
from their Bible and apply their own moral laws.
An early evidence of the faith reposed i'm him was
when three children, made orphans by the war were
brought him for disposition although had been
sell such children slavery. Major Per-
shing adopted the children-a girl and two boys.
Later. the of II the girl married: of the
boys died and the other turned be such an in
corrgble thief that his foster father set him adrift
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21

Any dignities have been enjoyed by Sir William
wi things he has been High Sheriff and has been
an Alderman since 1880
Now So years old he is at the head of one Of the
in number Of others Some years ago he made himself
efoTtc to have the British Museum opened on SUNDAYS
Despite his busy life he finds time devote to art
ability his book 'udgate Hill Past and Present. being
an entertaining history Of one Of the eys most
This stawart Aderman-he is nearly seven feet tall
appearance is usually hailed with delight by the children
efforts in their behalf he is frequently styled Second
DIR. BarnaTds'
1t is distinguished honor become Lord Mayor Of
London, although the territory that dignitary prsides
over is sma-only limited section in the heart of the
old London which has preserved its separate
identity its manners customs and form of government
Tie remainder of worlds metropolis is divided into
Mayor ard Co1ncil and nanv of them rL us own
than the old corporation, which is known the City
From the ranks Of the tventy-six Aldermen Of the
City &C London Lord Mayor is chosen September
Usually the oldest point service is elected to the
higher rank those eligible TO vote for him being members
of the liveried guilds
When the new Lord Mayor is elected he is presented
to the Lord Chancellor Of England receive the formal
consent Of the crown TO his election:
After that on November ., he is escorted in great
state 10 the Royal Courts of Justice be presented
L. the Lord Chief Justice and sworn in
These occasions are as important in LONDON In
passes through the streets and the Lord Mayors show
as it is called is something that every Londonc- Io5ks
,,, BY no means Snccure is this position. The Lord
n{0f receives salary OF SgO9 year and is given.
salary and he is obliged to draw heavily ' p p his
private resources poor man cannot be lord HIa,,ep
and uphold the traditions and requirements
mcntS TO be given aRd numeTabe calls upon the official
purse His public duties demand hour Lord
lons rest,
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and landed them safely within Fort Wingate IT was
long time before the men Of the army ceased talking
OF this exploit
After that PeTshng transferred TO the North
west and took part in the Sioux campaign Of IS9O-9l
Later he commanded the Sioux de
tailed for duty military instructor the University
OF Nebraska
was instructor OF tactics at West Point but was
active service
At his request he relieved. and was assigned
10 the Tenth Cavalry serving with that command
and serving with misunderstanding the Santiago
campaign.
After the brief conflict with Spain Captain Pershna
made major and assistant adjutant general in the
volunteer service. and in 1900 to the PhfIiD
pines. where new and interesting chapter Of his
career written
In command of expeditionary force sent to the
Island OF MndanaO 10 restore order and subdue the
trucuent MOr0s. Pershing set about his task with
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21

an official at Washington re-
marked sghca Captain John J. Per5hmg jump
cd into brigddier generals rank over the
heads of 862 senior officers ct the army a
9geek or so ago.
AHd so he has, or, at least, he is a steady
and persistent climber. When at Vest POM,
General PersLug's' splendid record sgon him
the highest Offices beStoaued upon cadets, Gen
eraI Wesley Merritt, the commanding Office
there, predicted for him brilliant future.
When, as a young caUalry lieutenant in
the Southeast, he particularly distinguished
himself IN long and arduow Indian cam
paignS, General Nelson +. Miles zcas nnsfinf-
ing in his praise of the young officer Ind in
the Philippines, 5ghere he 5voa the admiration
of his feii05U-OfcerS and the respect Of the
nafiveS, he rot only fought bravely and 5yeH
SCheH occasion required, bit gorerHed 7UiSeIy
the large territory committed to his care
PerShiRg is declared 10 be a man after
President RooscveRs oscH heart "IIlumine
this mans life story g0ith a bit of fancy, add
10 it a touch of realism, breathe into it the
atmosphere of the Orient and 70arm 1t BY the
romance that GAGE him the DAUGHTER of
United States Senator Warren at he altar"
declare his friends, "and the result avonld be
book of thrilling incidents and irresistible
charm"
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
SIR hlzlzU He10a1 0eM LardI@yw 17Zw0a1

Upon the death OF sovereign the Lord Mayor must
attend the Priyy Council; coronation ne chief
butler, his services is presented with gold cup
cover.
Justice o1icio the Lord Mayor holds court: he
presdes the Aldermen and has number of other
duties TO occupy his time
It Is easy year which Sir William FREEZER IS
lookng but it IS believed he viii acqut himself with
dignity and credit.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
The rank is but the guinea's stamp.
The mans the gowd, for a that-Bur

M ERuLEAN skies that bend over the Philip
pines arc not bluer than the eyes Of Captain
~ PershinG, nor the zephyrs that stir its
flower gardens softer than his voice.
eiared traveller who saw the dashing but amiable
american officer dispensing justice seats Of
me mighty as Military Governor of district in the
Island OF Mindanao
For this man Of arms and deeds is gentleness and
serenity personihed His broad shoulders and rugged
strength are those associates with thoughts of the
HPcdl soldier but the mildness of manner suggests
me preacher OF peace Of his friends has put it.
In fact that IS just what Captain Pershing was in
dhe PhiIppines-2 preacher Of peace His tact
diplomacy sympathy and fairness won converts
10 American authority than would have been con0erd
in a campaign of bloodshed
a udIihg Solultf an aggressive campaigner a
nTm dscPlinarlan when the situation calls for such
displays OF character, he devoted himself
ing battle and 10 winning hearts and confidence Of
the natives. -
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21

During day lie preside meetings for
public benevolent objects and take part in many in
poFaat ceremonies Ie open schools and hospitals
distribute prizes nauguac for the relief
distress.
At niSht he is constantly called upon 60 entertain
distinguished peFson at the Mansion House preside
charity entertaT& Nuts attend social public
functions of various kinds Several times during his
term he give a splendid ball at his official resi-
Gcnce-
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DC attacked This assault speedily repelled, ana
the MoTos retired their fort thinking the Americans
would not dare assail them there.
They were attacked however, promptly ard gall
lanty The Americans surrounded the enemys strong
bold sheled it vigorously and then rushed forward in
charge
After crossing a deep moat and forcing their way
into the fort Pershings engaged the Moros hand
10 hand in which the deadly bayones did their work
y hundred defenders killed including the Datto
Of PanaUdungan. and many others were wounded The
survivors fed in every direction. Then PeTshng de-
stroyed the fort
At another place in the island the Noros, TO the
number Of several thousand manned a chain of six
forts upon several Of which brass mount
ed When attacked the natives fought well until
heavy artillery FIRE began 10 take effect among them,
aud detachment of Pershing's swept irresist-
IDLY around into the Then the Moros led, leay-
ing than a hundred dead
In Mindanao Che Macin Moros engaged Major Per-
shng in a OF skirmishes but he captured
and destroyed three forts with casualties the
American side but a number Of natives killed. they
concluded it was net wise to fight him any longer.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
The New "Childrens Lord Mayor" Of London

w 7 HEN Sir William Treloar takes his
w place as Lord Mayor of London on
w November 8, the citizens viii welcome
one Of the most popular men ever ele.
yatcd to the Mansion House
lie has been known rs the "Childrens Alder
man. because of his many benefactions to the
children of the slums. A feature of his enthusiast
tic work for them Is in connection with the Little
CriPples' Christmas Hamper Fund, by which, lass
year, nearly $500 baskets of good things we're sent
to as many crippled children of the poorer classes
whose chances for a happy Christmas would other
wise have been slim.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-21
rs IeEah2sl ISUB61eI at 5e0ztr hanren o/btowA2p ~
n IXAM

6 III HAT extraordinary leapmg
M pO5CerS thar man must haze"
an oHri1I at THoeb;uoto, ro
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-05-09
lad taken it from the government,

had taken it from the government,
which was we'll able to stand the loss;
that he needed the animal; that he
had killed the two men in the heat OF
anger and during quarrels; that he
had served with distinction as a mem
Der of the rough riders in Cuba, and
performed gallant deeds under most
trying circumstances, and the presi-
dent asked that charitable view be
taken of the matter"
Certainly it would be a creditable
thing to have a defendant of the Vik-
ings, who had been rough rider I'M
der Roosevelt, in the service of the
government, despite any unpleasant
charges that might have been made
against him. Therefore, favorable
report was made on the case, despite
the opposition of Senators Bacon,
Tillman, Bailey and other democrats;
and when the vote was taken the
nomination was declared confirmed.