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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
New U. S. senator a Poor Man.

John M. Gearin, recently appoint
ed United States senator from Oregon.
will be the poorest man in that body.
He owns no property and has no mon
ey in bank. 1t is true he has lucra-
tive law business He owes nothing
and does not lack at all for the COM
forts of life, but he has saved moth
ing. He is a democrat, is considered
the best speaker in the state and is
the fourth man to go to the United
states senate from the law Office
from which he comes-Dolph, Simon
and Mitchell, republicans, having pre-
ceded him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Landis' Entry Into Public Life.

When Fred Lands, now a congress
man, was practicing law in Logans-
port, Ind, he experienced an unusu-
ally long briefiess spell and had about
concluded to give up his profession
and accept an offer to go on a Texas
ranch. Some girls of his acquaint-
ance induced him to stay and take
part in theatrical performance.
While rehearsals were in progress
it was proposed to him that he run
for congress. Lands thought the
matter over for a few days and then
consented to make the race. So it
was that a theatrical performance in
directly made a congressman of him.
Chicago Chronicle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Brave Mother of Brave Sailor.

Among the clerks in the land office
in washington is Mrs Anna Gridley,
mother of the captain to whom Dew
ey said at Manila: You may fire
when ready" She is also the widow
ct a gallant naval officer who was
killed in the fight between the Moni-
snr and the Merrimac. Mrs Gridley
has Just celebrated her eightieth birth
dav. and for forty years has worked
faithfully at her desk She scorns
the idea of old age pensions and says
she will keep on working until she
reaches the century mark
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
TIMBER SUPPLY NEARLY ENDED
At Present Rata OF Consumption
Forty Years Is the Limit.

At Present Rata OF ConSump tion
Fo-+y Years Is the Limit.
The woodmen spared not the trees
whose ghosts now return to threaten
us with a timber famine. Whereas
ten years ago only the soundest ties
were, used by the railroads, seconds
and thirds are now accepted by the
purchasing agents. Red oak, black
oak, beech, gums, pines and other
soft woods, which once were consid-
with creosote and other preservatives
for ties, crossarms and poles. This
treatment quadruples the life Of
soft wood tie and will meet the de-
mand for some years. But shortage
is in sight and must be met by plan
tations- Maude Adams is said to
have planted on her Long Island prop
erty 100000 locust trees, which will
make the best and most lasting tele-
graph poles and railroad ties. A ca
talpa plantation in Kansas owned by
railroad shows an annual net profit
of $12.65 per acre. The annual tie
consumption of a single railroad is
about 100000 900, or fully one-sixth
of the total cut of timber. Besides this
are the vast drains upon the forest
for telegraph and telephone poles,
crOssarms and other uses. At the
present rate of consumption the
United States will be bare of mar
ketable timber in forty years. The
government forest service offers sub
stantial help to planters.-Chicag
Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
SOUTH SHARES IN PROSPERITY.
Enormous Rise in the Value of
Farm Property

In the race for wealth the southern
farmer is abreast of the western
granger and the northern manufac-
turer- He is no longer hampered by
poverty and tradition. From all over
the south come reports Of expanding
industries. 1t is computed that farm
properties in the eleven states that
once seeded from the union have
risen in value more than 81, COO, 100000
in two years. The average yield of
these lands since this century be-
gan is S20O,000,0OO a year greater than
it was in the preceding six years. The
south now not only grows cotton for
the world, but manages the market
ing of it. The Spectator who once
got all the cream, gets it no longer.
The planter is strong enough to fight
his own battle, which means that he
can defend his own property.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
How the Kaiser "l4unts.-

The kaiser in his sports employs
'-all the modern improvements The
imperial Devastating forest is
twenty-six miles square and is inter
sected with a network of telephone
wires forming a connection with the
gamekeerers' boxes, which are scat
tered all over the preserves and the
royal hunting box Thus the appearance
of a stag worthy of the imperial gun
is reported by telephone, particulars
being given of where the animal was
last seen. Within three minutes the
imperial motor car starts for the
spot.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
That's What He Is Paid For.

The cares Of state don't rest SO
heavily on Mr.. Roots shoulders that
they kill his love for joke now and
then, says the Brooklyn Eagle. The
other day one of a crowd of newspaper
men asked the Secretary for the latest
news in the Venezuelan situation.
venezuelan situation?" replied the
Secretary with bland smile 81
didn't know there was a Venezuelan
situation"
According to reports Minister Rus
sell is having hard time"
We'll, that's what he is there for"
said Secretary Root with another of
his expansive smiles. I'VE can't pay
our ministers big salaries, you know,
without expecting them to do some
thing to earn the money"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Soldiers vindieation Complete.

Lieutenant General Sir william
Butler, who has retired from the
British army, having reached the age
limit of 81, was recalled from South
Africa for insisting to the home gov
eminent that the latter did not realize
the fighting strength of the beers.
His warnings prior to the outbreak
of hostilities reused the malignity of
imperialists and were UNDECIDED. His
complete vindication came with time
In 1877 he married Miss Elizabeth
Thompson, whose military pictures,
including the celebrated Roll Call
made her famous.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

while 1 was prac+icin' sometimes an
set an listen to me by the hour with
tears standin' in<h his eyes. He got
licked more times when he wuS
young one fer follerin' the band
around than he mad fingers an toes
ten times over. He'd go to meetin',
even, to hear the music. He couldn't
play, as 1 said, but he wus allus tryin'
to. He'd buy a jewsharp, like Glenn
here, an work at it till he got his own
teeth all loose an everybody elSe'S
set on aidge. Then he'd save up fer
mouth organ an rub blisters on his
lips. When he seen he couldn't do
nothin' with the mouth organ he gave
it away an bought him a guitar an
a instruction book.
THAT wasn't no good, either, an he
traded that to Pete Simpson, the bar
Der. Pete got it down fine in about
month. He could play the Spanish
Fandango' an 'Napoleon's March an
pick out the chords fer most any kind
O. song. Then Bert 'ud come to town
an forget all about his tradin', settin'
around in the barber shop listenin' to
Pete. 1t ulster make old man Wallaiss
hoppin' mad. He allus lowed Bert 'ud
never be with the powder to blow him
to blazeS as farmer.
HE wus mistaken about that.
though. Bert wus good boy to work
when there wasn't no music around
an he knew more about raisin' corn
an hogs than the old man did himself.
When the old man fin1y died an Bert
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
"Writina for Bread"

In an article on Edmund Clarence
Stedman in the National Magazine,
Yonel Noguchi, the japanese poet,
says:
He told me that making a living
by writing was the most wretched sort
of thing. But he made me assure him
that shall never forget to love beauty
and sing songs Like nightingale
on a spring morn, he exclaimed
There YOU have the testimony of a
far-famed American poet and critic,
who is a singer for the love of song
and a banker for business You can't
keep the brethren from singing; but
it should be sort of recreation after
the rail splitting for lone can't break
fast on an ode or dine upon a sonnet"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

Always Danger in Soldiers Life.
'But, sleeping on your arms night
after night, is not a great hardship?'
The conscript saluted respectfully.
ooh, no. sir!" said he "Our new
musket, you see, is a combined mus
ket and folding bed. OF course, there
is always the danger of the thing
shutting up and smothering one, but
the life of soldier is never free from
danger. IT'S sweet to die for ones
country"
you are a brave fellowi"
THANK you sir!'-Puck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

UB," said Washing
ton Hancock to the
boy with the vo-
luminous w DOLE n
comforter, who had
a p pro a C b ed the
stove twanging on
a jewsharp. TASK
Rufe over there to
let you have a
piece of good stout
string"
What fer?" in
quired the boy
1T o tie t b a t
blame thing to your
leg" an S W e T e d
Hancock. "Fasten
it good an strong
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

STATE OF OHIO. CITY TOLEDO, nc
LUCAS equity os
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he fs senior
partner of the firm of z. j. CHENEY & Co., doing
business in the City of Toledo. County and State
eforesafd, and that said firm will pay the of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence,
his 9Th day Of December, A D., 1886.
sEMs NOTARY PUEBLO.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials free
T. j. CHENEY 81 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
rake Hair F amiy PilIs forconstipation-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20


was hOmely'
81 calculate Bert was satisfied said
the storekeeper.
81 reckon he wus," said Hancock.
''The only thing ever made me doubt
it wus one time about year after l
seen him at the county fair standin'
an watchin' a Teller that had one O.
these dewdads you hitch on to a plan
ner an it plays it for you. First time
I'd ever seen one, too. Bert's eyes
just stuck out of his head when the
Teller showed him how it worked an
let him run it himself. 'Gosh,' he
says.
ANY piece you want says the fell
Ter, PAWN over q passle O. rolls O. pa
per that he'd been feedin' into the ma
chine. Here's 1.-THE Maiden'S Prayer"
Try that.
Not by jugful,' says Bert. Nor
yet "Silvery Waves" ner THE Blue
Danube Waltz Anythin' but them
AN when he'd played suthin' else
the Teller handed him he let out a long
breath an locked over at Mis- WalkiSs,
who was standin' by the pickle booth
an seemed like part of the exhibit
Only to Think he says. If on'y I'd
have waited, Blame my cats, If on'y
I'd have waited,'''
What made you doubt whether
Bert was satisied?" asked Baker,
after a little pause-Chicago News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Secretary Taft Has Travelled Far.

Secretary Taft has travelled 100000
miles since May "a. 1904, WHEN he be-
came governor general of the Philip
pines. In the five and a half years
since his call from the federal bench
he has spent $50 days on the ocean
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
ontario Sugar Beet Crop.

There has been a modest revival of
the beet sugar industry in Ontario.
and farmers have raised more beets
than the factories can take care of.
The present crop is taken from about
$4,000 acres and is valued at $60o. 0Oo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
SCANDAL BEHIND A ROMANCE
Social Circles Of ST. Louis, Mo.
Stirred by Reports.

1t is said that the "elOpement" of
Lieut.. Scharrer and Miss Wilhelmina
Busch of St. Louis to Belleville, ILL.,,
where they were unable to get mar
ried, was not an elopement, but an at
tempted kidnapping, Scharrer having,
it is said, forced Miss Busch to &C
company him and threatened to kill
himself and perhaps her with a re-
volver which he show ed her. Scharrer
is accused of attempting to compro-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

If a married woman is fairly good
looking, loves her husband, and is
sensible, that is about all any one
could reasonably expect.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
LIEUTENANT REDUCED IN RANK
Army Cfficar Punished for Discour-
tesN 20 Sergeant.

tesy 10 Sergeant
For requesting a sergeant of artfl-
lery to change his seat at a theate-,
First Liuet- Roy I. Taylor of the
Coast artillery is reduced in rank
twelve numbers. He was tried by
court martial. The offense was COM
mitted at a theater in New London.
Conn, where a sergeant OF Taylor's
own company, who was in uniform,
vacated a seat at the request Of Tay-
Tor.
1T is hoped" states the decision.
which is signed by Brig Gen. Grant,
that the sentence of the court will
leave no doubt in the mind of any
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

The man who is always going to do
lot of great things usually ends by
doing a few small ones.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

High finance is staying out of Jail
for doing what lands the low fellow
there every time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

Lewis Single Binder straight SC. You
pay 1Oc for cigars not so good. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Robbed in Church.

Just think what outrage it is to be-
robbed of all the benefits of the services
by continuous coughing througout the con-
gregation, when Anti-Gripine is guaranteed
to cure. Sold everywhere % cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

What is criticism if you give it to
somebody else is outrageous abuse If
somebody gives it to you.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles. Drug.
gfsts authorized refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails in IA days. soc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

an then take the leg out doors an
exercise it,
Wash don't like music observed
Sol Baker to Marvin Parsons, with a
grin. That's what makes him play
the fiddle so much"
Hes fit fer treason, spoils an STRAIT
agoms," said Squire Burkholder in his
lyceum basso profundo. There's
what the immortal bard of Avon says:
The man that hath no music in his
soul"
I'm fond O. music" said Hancock,
fitting his chair back against the salt
barrel, ''but 1 amt plum crazy over it,
like Bert Walkiss ulster be. 1 en- spare
a jewsharp most any time an git
along jest about as well. What are
you talkin' about music fer, squire?
You don't know The Old Hundredth'
from Sam Hill to Pay an No Pitch
Hot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
is accused

/LE77T EZSf2O 1CZZNA
mise Miss Busch in order to secure a
club to hold over her father with
demand for $1,000, Chicago Tri-
bune
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20

Waves or The Maiden's Prayer OF
Blue Danube Judas! That woman
was homely''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Always DANGER in Soldiers Life.

In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have klways Bought
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
What was that about Bert walkfss,

What was that about Bert Walkiss.
Wash?" asked Marvin Parsons.
Bert was crazy about music re-
piled Hancock. HE didn't play him
sef-never could make out to learn
anythin' know enough to pound
tin wash boiler with blacksmith's
rasp at shivaree-but he had a right
smart O. admiration fer any one that
could. He'd come around to my house
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-01-20
Important to T..otners.

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA,
O safe and remedy for infants and children,
and see that it
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-11-29

Do you suppose the Rajah dictated
any such Lucretia Borgia thing as
that?"
Il did think SO at first, but | guess
1t was only the misguided zeal of some
understrapper. OF course. word has
gone out all along the C. e G. r. line
that we are to be delayed by every
possible eXpedient."
But now Adams had also taken time
to think, and he shook his head
For common humanity's sake |
wish | could agree with you, Jack.
But can't. Mr.. Darrah dictated that
move in his own proper person."
How do you know that?"
Adams answer took the form of a
leading question. You had a mes
sage from me this afternoon?"
II did"
What did you think of it?"
81 thought you might have left out
the first part of it; also that you
might have made the latter half a
good bit more explicit if you had put
your mind to it,
A slow smile spread itself over the
technologian's impassive face, and he
lighted another cigarette.
Every man has mis- limitations" he
said. 81 did the best | could under
the existing circumstances. But you
will understand: the Rajah knew very
well what he was Aabout-otherwise
there would have been no telegram"
Winton sent the Chinaman out for
another cup of tea before he said:
Did Miss Carteret come here alone?"
ooh, no; Calvert came with her."
What brought them here?"
Adams spread his hands.
What makes any woman do pre-
cisely the most unexpected thing?
You'll have to go back of me-say to
Confucius or beyond-to find that
OUT
Winton was silent for a moment,
balancing his spoon on the tip OF his
finger Finally he said: 81 hope you
did what you could to make it pleas
ant for her-not that there was much
to be dom in such a God-forsaken
chaos as a construction camp"
II did. And l didn't hear her COM
plain of the chaos. She seemed as in
terested as a school glrl-particularly
in your sketches.
Winton flushed under the bronze.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-11-29
Extends Cordial Greeting
to the President.
LANDtD AT PONCE.
he Goes to San Juan in an AutOmO-
Obile-Was Showered with
Flowers by Children.

Ponce, Porto Rico. = President
Roosevelt arrived here Wednes-
day morning from Colon on board the
battleship Louisiana He was visited
on board the vessel by Gov Winthrop,
who extended a welcome to the island.
The president came ashore and was
greeted at the pier by Mayor Open.
heimer, of Ponce, and a delegation of
prominent officials and citizens. The
town, which was profusely decorated
In the presidents honor. was crowded
with people from the surrounding
country eager to greet Mr.. Roosevelt
In spite of the early hour the land.
ing place was crowded with an ex.
pectant throng, many of whom had
been in their places all night, to wit
ness the incoming of the Louisiana.
AS the president stepped ashore the
crowd cheered him, crying: Viva Ell
Presidente"
When the greetings were over the
president, accompanied by Gov. Win
throp, was driven to the city hall Mrs.
Winthrop and Mrs. Roosevelt follow.
ing. The president was kept busy ac.
knowledging cheers all along the two.
mile line of march from the landing
place to the principal plaza of the
town. At the entrance to the plaza a
huge arch had been erected, from
which little girls threw flowers to
President and Mrs. Roosevelt as they
passed
Ponce was in gala attire, the Ameri-
can colors being interspersed with
Spanish flags.
At the city hall an address of wei.
come was read to the president He
delivered his reply from the balcony
of the building, addressing the largest
crowd that had ever assembled in
Ponce.
The presidential party left Ponce at
iO:3O for the run to San Juan over the
famous military road. Eleven automo
biles conveyed the party.
Stops of three minutes each were
made at Juana Diaz, Coamo and Aibo
nito AT each place the president was
welcomed by the mayor and spoke
briefly.
Arriving at the original entrance to
the city of San Juan, where formerly
stood the old city hall and gate, huge
arch had been erected by the city and
here Mayor Todd and the city officials
extended their welcome to the presi
dent.
He responded in a brief speech and
was then escorted by the Porto Ricap
provisional regiment to the governors
palace. The city was elaborately dec
GRATED, every American flag available
being used to the best advantage.
The president in all his speeches
dwelt on the affection he held for the
people of Porto Rico and assured them
that he would use every effort to Sc
cure citizenship for them-that his eff
forts would be unceasing to help them
along the path of true self-govern.
ment
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-11-29


one"
Adams grin was a measure of his
complacence. He was coming off
easier than he had anticipated.
We'll, hardly"
"She took it away with her?"
Took it, or tore 1t up, l forget
which,
Winton's look was that of a man
distressed.
Tell me. Morty. was she very an
gry?"
The technologian took the last hint
Of laughter out of his eyes before he
said solemnly: you'll never know
how thankful I was that you were
20 miles away"
Winton's cup was full, and he turned
the talk abruptly to the industrial do
ings and accomplishments of the day.
Adams made verbal report which led
HIM by successive steps up to the
twilight hour when he had stood with
Branagan on the brink of the placer
drain, but, strangely enough, there was
no stirring of memory to recall the in
cident Of the upward climbing miners.
When Winton rose he said some
thing about mounting night guard
on the engine, which was kept under
steam at all hours; and shortly after
wards he left the dinkey ostensibly
to do it, declining Adams offer of
company. But once out-of-doors l-e
climbed straight to the operators tent
on the snow-covered slope. Carter
had turned in, but he sat up in his
bunk at the noise of the intrusion,
blinking sleepily at the flare of Win
tons match.
That you, Mr.. Winton? Want to
send something?" he asked.
mo; so to sleep. I'll write a wire
and leave 1t for you to send in the
morning"
He sat down at the packing-case in
strument table and wrote out a brief
report of the days progress in track
laying for the general managers rec
ord. But when Carriers regular breath
ing told him he was alone he pushed
the pan aside, took down the sending
book and seai ched until he had found
the original cor. of the message
which had reached him at the moment
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1906-11-29
MR.. HILL CUTS A MELON.
Great Northern Railway Stockholders
Are Given a Stock Dividend as a
Result of an Ore Land Deal.

New York.-Details of the long
looked for dividend to Great
Northern Railway Co. stockholders, re.
sulting from the leasing of it's ore
lands to the United States Steel Cor
poratioa were disclosed Wednesday in
a circular issued at the Great North
ern offices.
For every share of Great Northern
stock, holders will receive a share of
stock of the Lake Superior Co., linn
tied, an unincorporated company, in
whose name the ore lands have been
held
The Lake Superior Co., however, is
70 transfer the ore properties to the
MessrS. Louis W., James n. and Wal
ter J. Hill, sons of J. j. Hill who will
act as trustees of the stock for the
shareholders of the Great Northern Co.
THE beneficial interest" will con-
sist of 100000 shares. which equals
the amount Of Great Northern shares.
Thus the distribution will be on a
share for share basis.
The net profits derived from the ore
properties will be distributed at least
once annually by the trustees. Some
idea of the value of the dividend which
Great Northern stockholders will re-
ceive may be had from the fact that
the United States Steel Corporation
is to pay the beneficiary 85 cents per
ton for all ore mined in the first year,
beginning 1907 with an increase of
3 4-10 cents per ton year for an in
definite period The ore lands are be-
lieved to contain not less than soc ,0O0,.
900 tons of iron.