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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
MUCH OWED TO PUBLIC PRESS
One Striking Example of the Value
of Publicity.

One striking Example OF tne value
of Publicity.
If grown men and women are not
to live in a FOOLS paradise; if they
are to know the weaknesses of the
time and how to direct their RENE
dial efforts, they must be kept rea-
sonably well informed of the evil as
well as of the good. Men will always
be found to take desperate chances
with their regulations, but the danger
of being discovered in wrongdoing is
a wholesome restraining influence on
a majority of the race. A concrete
instance of the effectiveness of public
ity is the development of public senti-
ment that has forced the reorganiza-
ton of the big life insurance compan-
les. Had it not been for the news
papers there would have been no in
vestigation and had not the results of
the inquiry been printed there would
have been no overturning. On the
whole, it may fairly be inferred that
human nature is SO constituted as to
gain in wisdom and morality by con-
tact with the world-a contact which
the newspaper supplies.-Kansas City
Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
CONTROLS VESSEL FROM LAND.
Invention of Spanish Engineer Has
Proved Value.

Telekino is the invention of Don
Bernardo Torres Quevedo, distin-
guished Spanish engineer, who has
been experimenting successfully with
an apparatus for the control of dis
tant electric power by means of wire
less telegraphy. He intends to apply
his invention to vessels and made his
public trials with them. The trans
uniting station was a wireless tele-
graphic apparatus. The boat carried
battery of accumulators, motor
for driving the propeller, another for
the rudder, and two servo motors for
operating the mechanism of the other
motors. The servo motors were con-
nected directly with the telekino.
wherewith they formed a single ap-
paratus. Hertz waves were received
by the telekino; this controls
the servo motors, which sent
currents either to control the
rudder motor or the propeller motor
SO as to govern both the steering
and the propulsion of the boat. TAX
ing up his position at the transmitting
station, Senior Quevedo began manipu-
lating the transmitter, whereupon the
boat, containing numerous press rep
resentatives, as if by magic, slowly
moved forward, gradually attaining a
high speed, turning, twisting, lacking,
advancing or receding just as If it
were being guided by an expert
steersman. The boat executed all
manner of maneuvers without a hitch
under the sole guidance of the in
ventor on shore.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Admiral Dewey Ages Slowly.

q Admiral Dewey, dapper, sprightfy
and smiling, is a familiar figure on
Washington's streets. He walks with
the jaunty spring of boy and takes
a keen interest in the street sights
But one thing upsets the serenity of
the hero and Christmas time is the
most trying in the year People will
send him as gifts lounging robes, pill
lows, footstools and other emblems Of
Ill health and feebleness- The admir-
al hates the sight of a walking cane
as a pious Christian is supposed to
hate the evil one, and he bundles all
such presents on to a home for the
old He will barely acknowledge such
gift politely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

1t is reported that the emir of Az
ghanistan contemplates the removal of
his capital to a more northern site
Owing to the energetic way in which
the present emir and his immediate
predecessor have been manufacturing
guns and machinery the country
round Kabul has been denuded to
such an extent that fuel is now un-
obtainable. So great are the straits
to which the emir is reduced by the
want of wood that it is imperative
that new site should be obtained.
and this will probably be found in
the wooded slopes of the mounts ins
farther north.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Clever Scheme of Pickpocket.

A detective stationed at a Berlin
railway station had his eye on a man
who frequently approached ladies'
pockets. One hand of the individual
was in his coat pocket and the other,
faultlessly gloved hung by his side,
and over his shoulder a rug was care
lessly flung. The detective, to his sur
prise, noticed that the person in ques-
ton, on approaching ladies', thrust out
third hand from under the rug.
Wishing more closely to pursue his
examination of this abnormal being,
he arrested him. when it was discov-
cred that the gloved hand, with arm
attached, was of wood and ingenfously
suspended from the side to represent
the real hand with which he picked
the pockets of his victims
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

Queen Maud of Norway has her
hobbies. like most other European
royalties
Among other things she has collect
ed at various times are miscellane-
Gus ornaments and useful articles
made of ivory, of which she is a great
admirer-
ivory tusks. the spoils of royal sport
ing expeditions all over the world,
and these will doubtless be added to
when her brother. the prince of
Wales. returns from his Indian tour.
Mainly About People.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
AGENCIES FOR WORLDS PEACE.
Many Things Better Than Reducing
Fighting Machinery.

While it may be conceded that the
possession of means of defense some
times leads to the use of those facili-
ties unworthily, the cure for such mis-
use lies not altogether in the destruc-
ton of the facilities, but rather In
the cultivation of a larger and more
vital interest in international arbi-
tration, which has already achieved
great victories. Other powerful
agencies for peace, not inconsistent
with the possession of strong means
of defense or of offense, IL
necessary, are international COM
merce, international financial CO.
operation and International CO
operation and mutually of in
terest in art, education, science
and religion. When men of different
nationalities and races have common
interest that touch their senses, their
hearts and their pocket books they
are better safeguarded against any
remaining warlike Tendencies than
by merely reducing their fighting
machinery by mutual consent. Such
a reduction could only be relative any.
way.-Minneapolis Journal
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

Congressman Longworth Persecuted.
Since the announcement of his COM
ing marriage to Miss Roosevelt Con-
gresham Longworth's mail has in
creased fourfoId. Nearly half Of his
letters contain recipes for promoting
the growth of hair and he is offered
any quantity of Invaluable tonics if
he will use them and send testi-
monials in return He gets statistics
to prove that no baldheaded man has
ever been known to go insane; that
lack of hair is a preservative against
all manner of pulmonary diseases:
that criminals of all classes are noted
for their growth of shaggy hair. usu-
allv straight and black. and that bald
headed men in all times and ages
have stood for benevcsence. intellect
aal ripeness and law-abiding qualities
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Growth of Argentine Population.

The reproach sometimes cast upon
South American states, that they are
sparsely settled and growing too slow
ly, is surely not valid against Argen-
tina, according to the latest demo-
graphic reports of that country. At
the end of 1908 the population of Ar
gentina was 5,16O,986, and at the end
of 1904 it was 5,410,O2S, showing an
increase of 249,Q42, or nearly per
cent a year. Some of this was, of
course, due to immigration, chiefly
from Italy, but a gratifying large part
of it was due to the natural in
crease of population The number of
marriages increased from 30,351 in
1903 to 5000 in 1904, the number of
births increased from 177,175 to 1873,
S44 and the number of deaths de-
creased from S2,713 to S1,275. That
was certainly an excellent showing.
full of promise for the great southern
commemorative York Tribune
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Burglar Put to Flight by Air Gun.

AT BOOySeuS, South Africa, recently,
a burglar carrying a revolver and a
formidable bar of iron was put to
flight by means of a toy air gun. Col.
Warren heard a noise in one of the
rooms of his house. He made a tour
of inspection and saw the burglar
The only weapon the colonel could
find was the air gun belonging to his
little son, and armed with that, he
boldly faced the burglar who menaced
him with the revolver. Not waiting
to be attacked, the colonel fired the
air gun, and it is believed that the
small pellet luckily pentrated the
burglars eye; for he uttered a yell,
placed his hand to his face, and
cleared, dropping the iron bar and
the loaded revolver in his flight.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Accurate, But Not Satisfactory.

Miss Fleming Of the Harvard OBJ
e4tory, who recently discovered
neN SEtar- who has, indeed. discover
ed eight of the eleven new stars
found in the last ten yearsHtold, at
a Radcliffe tea, an astronomical story.
$50 difficult is astronomy she said,
~'that it is possible in an examination,
to answer all your questions correctly
and yet funk.
"a young man appeared before an
examiner. Two questions were asked
him, his replies were quite accurate,
and still he failed to pass.
1.-The first question was, What is
para1lax?' The second was, Can. you
calculate an eclipse?'
1.-THE young mans incontrovertib1e
answers were respectively, don't
know, and I cannot Boston Post
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Accidents Resulting from Fatigue

Accidents Resulting from Fatigue.
1t was shown by an exhaustive in
quiry of the subject in France that
the number of accidents increases
progressively hour by hour during
the first half day; that after the rest
at midday the number of accidents is
notably less than in the last hour of
the forenoon; that in the course of
the second half day accidents again
become from hour to hour progress
sively more numerous and that the
maximum number of accidents
toward the end of the second half
day is notably higher than the CORE
spending maximum in the morning
The influence of the workingmen's
fatigue on the production OF acct
dents stands out clearly from these
observations, and it is easy to under
stand how this comes about when it
is remembered that with fatigue the
attention readily diminishes and dis-
appears
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Found Bones of British Soldiers.


A, remarkable discovery has just
been made at Potchefstroom, South
Africa While excavating on the site
of the historic fort, which played such
a signal part in the first Boer war.
gang of convicts came across hu-
man remains. which, from shreds of
clothing and military buttons, were
proved to be those of soldiers killed
during the time the British force was
besieged by Cronje in the first Boer
war. The badge from the helmets
gives the name Royal North British
Fulsiliers, and the number of the COM
pany, while on pieces of cloth the pat
tern OF tartan can be distinguished.
The remains were discovered at the
position where the British trench was
dug in the race with the Beers to Sc
cure possession of the powder maya
zine. 1t is understood that a military
funeral is to be accorded.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

Has a Hare Disease.
he never found the slightest fault
About the weather
He never kicked at rain or snow
Or both together.
In summers sweltering heat he'd say:
Now amt this jolly ''
Not even zero weather made
Him melancholy
No matter how it stormed you found
Him bright and CHEEKY,
through snow up to his waist he'd wade
As brave as Peary.
The lightning of a thunder shower
Seemed to delight him.
And M. cyclone, however fierce, could
Fer alright him
Whatever came, he sweetly smiled
And seemed eontented.
SO much that visitors would ask:
Amt he demented?'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Enjoys Her Tobacco at 1902.

Mrs Mary Baraby, of Brocton. Mass.
celebrated her 1920 birthday a few
days ago. She spends most of her
waking hours in rocking chair read
ing French books and smoking her
pipe. Mrs. Baraby has been smok-
ing since she was IL years old. She
has had twenty children. six of whom
are alive. She was married at 16,
and her husband died over fifty years
ago. She has had forty-three grand
children, and nine great-grandchildren.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

When J. Adam Bede, congressman
from Duluth. was asked to speak on
New Years resolutions the other day.
he answered by repeating a story
which Speaker Cannon tells of q
young man in the days when the adj
hesive postage stamp first came in.
After gazing at the envelope and
stamp for some time the enterprising
youth decided to test the strange de-
vice. After he had written the note
he sealed the envelope and looked
hard at the stamp. He was afraid II
would not stick. Finally, moistening
it, he placed it on the corner Of the
envelope and although it seemed to
stick then &C feared that it might dry
on before the journey was ended. SO
he pinned it to the envelope and wrote
beneath this informing notice: post
age paid IL this thing sticks" This
seemed to Mr.. Bede illustrative of
New Years resolutions. Their value
depends wholly on their sticking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
SPORTSMAN TO SEEK DIVORCE.

Ending to Troubles of FoxhaII keene
and His Wife.
Foxhall Keene, son of James r.
Keene, the New York financier, soon
will begin suit in Kentucky for
divorce. He charges his wife with
desertion. 1t is understood Mrs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Woman long Masqueraded as Man.


A wagner was knocked down and
killed by a tramcar at Colonies,
France, few days ago. When the
corpse was being prepared for burial,
it was found to be that of a woman.
Her assumption of mans attire was,
the sequel of a romance that became
a tragedy She was a woman of good
family, named Clotilde Filly, and thir-
ty years ago she ran away from homS
and obtained permission from the po-
lice to masquerade as a man. She was
known among her fellow wagoners as
Paul, and was noted for her feats of
strength, which gained her the nick
name of Iron Arm" Most of the
men she knew were afraid of her on
account of her violent temper and her
readiness to fight. She could box
with such skill that few men who saw
her fight once cared to stand up
against her.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Woman Had Hoarded Fortune.

Miss Bertha Shilling, 6S years old,
a twister employed in a silk mill in
West Hoboken, N. j., who died recent
ly, left a bank hood showing deposits
of $4,000. An examination of her
room led to the finding of $50 pairs
of stockings of all colors and mate
rails. She had a fondness for new
hose and had been engaged for years
in making a collection. She spent lit
tie money for other things
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
The Ways of Charity

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The millionaire stood at the foot of
the throne.
How are your" said the poor man.
Pretty well, thank you," the mil
lionaire replied in a low voice.
Dine out last night?"
tYes-I thank you"
"Overeat yourself?"
ooh, no." said the millionaire
quickly, raising his head. "Oh, no, 1
have not any appetite left"
The rows of poor people behind
the throne grinned.
Ever give anything to the poor?"
asked the poor man.
yes, yes" said the millionaire
eagerly. 81 subscribed $4,000 to"
Did you miss it?'' asked the poor
man.
IF you wouldn't mind asking one
of my secretaries" the millionaire
went on. ignoring the last question.
Amy of them would tell you
did you ever give away anything
yourself. with your own hand, with
your hearth"
The milIionaire's heart beat furious
1y. He looked about him for a chance
of escape
Il did once" he said in low, hur-
ried whisper
How much?"
fla penny" said the millionaire,
scarcely audibly
A ragged man came forward from
the huge company behind the throne
and deposited penny on the table
by the throne.
sI'H make it 100000" said the mil
ionaire hurriedly.
sit down." the poor man said
sternly, by that penny you are
saved"
The millionaire sat down and
lady took his place before the throne.
Il gave some money, once to poor
beggar," she began.
You are very proud of your char
ity?" asked the poor. man.
Il have given away a great deal
considering" she replied briskly.
Considering what, madam
"Oh, considering what other people
do" she said.
with your whole heart did you
give it, for pity, for real loves sake?"
Pm not a sentimentalist,' she said
hotly.
Name in the papers?" asked the
poor man. @
"Of course
and the sum given?"
Certainly"
did you ever stint yourself to give
this money!" the poor man asked.
- Il had my position to keep up she
replied.
Did you ever refuse to give to any
one?''
-I,~
never
s-Never once? Think of twenty
years ago?" There was a question
in his voice.
The lady turned red and tried to
hide her confusion, but a million pair
of eyes were on her.
"Once," she said
"Wen?"
"a poor woman came up to me as
I was getting into my carriage, I was
only girl'-her voice died to whis-
per-'she looked as if she were dy-
ing, and she said she was hungry. 1
told her to go away; hated the sIgnl
of her."
Did you give her anything
mo" She hung her head.
'She had a baby?''
A light came into the lady's eyes
which Turned them from their hard
ness into soft orbs of wonder.
Yes, she had baby; 1 gave it
flower
A woman came out from the great
assembly and put a rose upon the ia
BILE by the throne.
You may sit down. said the poor
man.
Now there came a man of about 40
to stand before the throne. He was
very exquisitely dressed and his mus
tache was dyed black.
you have done a lot for charity,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

The German city of Pforzhefm has
population of $4,000 devoted almost
exclusively to the manufacture of
1ewelry. there being about fifty fac
tories where it is made
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03
Puzzled by Negroes Changing Colo

Cornelius Vanderbilt Washington,
coal black negro, on the Smith planta-
ton, near Durant, Miss, has suddenly
turned white with the exception of
few black spots on his legs. His case
has puzzled the physicians. inasmuch
as the negro is as healthy as ever.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

Keene will make no defense. Mr.. and
Mrs. Keene separated in October,
1904, and the efforts Of friends to
effect a reconciliation have been I'M
.availing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-02-03

Now there came a man of about 40
to stand before the throne. He was
very exquisitely dressed and his mus
tache was dyed black.
You have done a lot for charity,
have you not?" asked the poor man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Wedding Etiquette.

Wedding etiquette seems sometimes
quite complex, but there are certain
rules to follow, which simplifies the mat
tor and smooths out many vexed ques-
tons.
First of all, all the legitimate ex-
penses of q wedding are paid by the
brides family, which, of course, includes
the hiring of the carriages, the flowers,
repast and everything except the clergy
mans fee, which 10 paid for by the
groom.
1t would be perfectly proper for the
bridesmaid to drive to the church in the
same carriage with the bride, If the lat
| ter has NO objection; however, with the
other in the carriage there will be but
little more room than will be needed for
the brides gown, as care must be taken
not to crush 1t.
Bridesmaids almost invariably precede
the bride, and the maid of honor should
enter the church after the ushers; then
the best man and groom enter the vestry
door and start toward the chancel steps,
where they await the coming OF the
bridal party. The ushers lead the way
of all, two by two, followed oy the
bridesmaids.
The father,-or whoever gives the
bride away-stands a little behind bis
daughter after the procession has reach-
ed the chancel steps, and at the Woras'
WHO giveth this woman" ETC., steps
forward and places her hand in that OF
the bridegroom. As to whether the
groom wears an opera hat depends on
| the hour of the wedding. At a morning
| Or afternoon wedding he wears frock
coat, and consequently hat that Is
suitable.
After the ceremony, and the newly
| welded pair turns to leave the altar, the
maid of honor arranges the BRIDES train.
| Following the bridal couple the maid OF
honor comes, and lastly the ushers.
Upon arriving at the brides home,
where the reception is to be held, the
husband and wife, with other attendants
receive the guests. The brides parents
stand near the entrance, and all guests
greet them, being host and hostess OF the
occasion.
In the event of there being forty guests
thew should all be seated at small tables,
the nearest friends being given places OF
honor at the BRIDES table, which should
occupy the centre Of attraction. The
dinner or supper, as the case may De,
should be served in courses, and when II
has proceeded far enough for the serving
of the sweets then the bride herself cuts
the cake. 1t may be that she will only
put the knife into it, or she may cut just
one piece, the remainder being cut by
serving maid. After this bit of wedding
etiquette is over the cake is then passed
to all the guests, those at the brides
table being served first.
1t is then that the bride leaves bel
guests temporarily in order to change hel
gown for her travelling costume.
Upon her way down to take the car.
riage she generally stands for moment
at the top of the stairs and throws hel
bouquet, the guests at the bottom clus
tering about in an endeavor to catch 1t
the lucky girl being supposed to be TIT
next bride.
After taking leave of her mother tn
bride and groom make rush for TN
door, the guests following them with
tokens of good luck in the shape OF rics
and white slippers.-Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
PASSPORTS IN FRANCE.
The Kind That Were Issued In tn
Time Of Louis XVI.

The Kind That Were Issued In the
Time Of Louis XVI.
The mysterious cards Of the Count
de rergcnne: each contained brief
history In cipher Of those to whom tn y
were given. De Vergennes was Louis
XVI.'s minister Of foreign affairs. and
when strangers of suspicious char''-
ter were about to enter France he Is
sued to them these strange cards,
witch acted as passports. and were
also intended to give Information con-
ceraing tie bearer without his knowl-
edge
In the first place. Its color indicated
the nationality Of the man who car
ried 1t. The PERSONS age, approx,
mately, was told by the shape Of the
card A fillet around the border Of the
card told whether lie was bachelor.
married or widower. Dots gave in
fora ton as to his position and for
tune. and tie expression Of his face
was shown by decorative flower.
The strangers religion was told by
the punctuation after his name. II he
was Catholic 1t was period. II
Jew q dash. II he was q Lutheran q
semIcolon and no stop at all indicated
him Il nonbeliever.
SO mans morals. character and
appearance were pointed out by the
pattern Of hi; passport, and the author
tiles could tell ut glance whether he
was a gamester or preacher. n ply,
stefan or Il lawyer. and whether
was to he put under surveillance or
allowed to so free.-Sunday Magazine.