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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23

ready tumbling my trunks about, and
after we had seen them piled upon
his nondescript wagon I followed
Bates down through the broad, qaiet
street of the village. There was more
of Annandale than l had imagined, and
several tall smokestacks doomed here
and there in the thin starlight
'.Brickyards, SIR said Bates, wav-
ing his hand at the stacks Its a
considerable center for that kind of
business.
Bricks without straw" 1 asked, as
we passed a radiant saloon that blazed
upon the board walk
Beg pardon, sir, but such places are
the ruin of men,'-on which remark 1
based mental note that Bates wished
to impress me with his own rectitude.
He swung beside me, answering
questions with logged brevity. Clear
ly, here was a man who had reduced
human intercourse to basis of neees-
slty- 1 was to be shut up with him for
a year, and he was not likely to prove
a cheerful jailer. My feet struck upon
a graveled highway at the end of the
village street, and 1 heard suddenly
the tapping of water
It's the lake, sir This road leads
right out to the house." Bates ex-
planned.
1 was doomed to mediate pretty
steadily, 1 imagined, on the beauty of
the landscape in these parts. and
was rejoiced TO know that it was not
all cherries prairie or gloomy wood
Lard. The wind freshened and blew
SHARPLY upon us of the water.
The fishings quite good in season.
NJ
pleasure in it Bass.-yes, sir. Mr..
Glenarm held there was nothing quite
equal to a black bass
l liked the way the fellow spoke of
my grandfather. He was evidently a
loyal retainer No doubt he could
summon from the past many pictures
of my grandfather. and L determined
to encourage his confidence
cTO BE CONTINUED.l
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23
TIPS Paid to Walters.

Do you know that the American
people give over $5,00O,0O0 a year in
tips?
This estimate. astounding as it may
seem, is probably toe low. Think of
presenting s13,71s a day in tips fol-
services that YOU nave already paid
for. Take pencil and paper and figure
it out-the result is surely startling.
The Pullman car porter is the chief
of the tip grafters. There are 5000
of them in the United States, and the
one who does not collect a dollar a
day would be considered useless. The
company pays them low salaries with
the expectation that they will make
it up from the travelling public. The
5000 porters must take in at least
$4,000 a day, and that would be 81
10000 a year.
Figure out the walters profits
Several years ago a waiter in one
of the large New York restaurants
brought suit for $4,000 because he
had been so badly injured that he
could no longer serve customers He
testified that a good waiter in New
York would average SO a day Les
ser lights would fall much below this,
but taking the thousands of good, bad
and Indifferent the country over, it is
easy to show that they get $1,000 900
q year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23

It's given up by every one that Pat
rick of the bells was the most won
derful saint that ever lived for work
ing miracles, and the one / am going
to tell you about now was the great
est miracle of them all.
Long ago, and a very long time
ago entirely it was when Finn Mac
Cumhull and the warriors of the
Fianna ruled from their kings dun at
Almhuin over the pleasant province
of Leinster. Three score captains
there were of the Fianna and five
score champions followed every cap
tain when he went to the wars. And
the like of these men for heroes
the world has never seen before or
since. Seven feet tall was Mime, the
smallest of them all, and the handle
of his spear was lust a young ash
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23

and comeliest- It's more than seven
feet tall he was, and the hair of his
proud head fell like Furnished gold
to his shoulders. Upon his brow was
a golden fIlet, and a collar of red gold
encircIed his neck Patrick knew well
that it was Oisin and no other that
stood before him. As the saint gazed
the apparition raised its right hand
high above it's head with the open
palm toward Patrick. And it's how
it stood there smiling a little minute
and then disappeared through the
cloud the way the others had gone
AS it did that the mists lifted and
Patrick went out to where the figure
of the old man was lying, and it's how
he lay with his lips to the ground and
he cold and dead
Now that was the greatest miracle
of st. Patrick bringing back the F'ian-
ma of Ireland from the grave the way
they would be baptized and saved for
heaven.
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way to Ath Cllath to preach the new
faith to the people. After Oisin told
his wonderful story to the clerics Pat
rick took him by the hand and led
him the ways to Ath Cliath, where for
three days Oisin listened to Patrick
of the bells preaching to the princes
and to the people.
On the fourth day of the preaching.
when Patrick was getting ready to
baptize the people it's what he said
to OiSin:
Come out now with the others, son
of Finn, till l baptize you and save
you from the torments of hell, for if
you are not baptized you can never
enter heaven
But tell me first, Patrick of the
white book, where are the Fianna-
my son, Oscar of the strokes. Art
Garriada, the victorious, Caolite. son
of Roman, and Finn, my father-are
they in your heaven?"
NO. answered Patrick, their likes
would not be let into heaven, they
died unbaptized. They are prisoners
in deep hell, suffering the torrents
of fire.
A spot of red anger burned on
either cheek of Oisin, and it's what he
answered:
''Then keep your heaven for your
self, o Patrick of the crooked staff,
and for the likes of these i'll singing
clerics; as for myself, 1 want none
of it. I will go to this hell you speak
about to be with Finn, my father. and
my son, Oscar, and the friends of my
youth.
And Oisin could not understand at
all the tears in Patricks eyes nor the
trouble in his voice as the saint an
swered him:
THE mercy of God is more wonder
full than all his works. Oisin, this
night you will be christened with
Finn, your father, and with your loved
comrades of the Fianna; your high
loyalty to them has conquered heaven.
Come with me now to the ford
At that he led the old pagan's falter-
ing steps into the shallow stream and
baptized him there. When that was
done he babe Olson return to the wa
ter's edge and wait for him there
But Patrick remained in the water
praying. Three times he raised his
arms toward heaven, then bowed his
head again and waited.
When he did that heavy, luminous
lHlSI oSIIlSu On SIIhSI Jain VI t1O
stream. Presently the figure of
giant warrior with shield, and sword,
and spears of ancient make, stood at
the rivers edge outlined against the
mist. And Patrick knew by the kings
crown that was upon the warriors
forehead that it was no other than the
great Finn, son of Cumhull himself,
that was in it. And the warrior came
into the stream and bent his knee be-
fore Patrick, and Patrick baptized
him there. Then followed Oscar of
the strokes, and Cairrioll of the white
skin, and Faolan the liberal, and
Conan of the sharp tongue, and
Caoilte of the flaming hair, and his
seven sons. And as each passed he
bent his knee in the food and Patrick
sprinkled the water on his forehead
and spoke the words that changed
him into a child of God.
When the last figure melted away
into the haze Patrick knew that his
task was ended. But as he turned
to regain the bank resplendent fig
ure stepped forth to meet bin. OF
all the men Patrick had ever seen in
the world, this one was the stateliest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23

with my foot on the step, 1 waved
farewell to Larry, who stood outside
watching me-
In a moment the heavy train was
moving slowly out into the night upon
it's westward journey.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23
Preparing Him

1T certainly is raining hard. said
the dear girl. III just get an UNI
brella and have it handy for you"
But surely" protested her favorite
beau there is no great hurry
But you can't tell when you may
need it. Fathers home tonight
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-03-23

NO. George. 1 can not marry YOU
Then 1 start for Siberia to-oo--
row.
Always thoughtful, l haven't any
post cards DIT all from Siberia
New-York tribune., 1907-10-20
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR OCTOBER 20. 1907

wounded arm Il see your aim. But in the cir
Cumstances Providence breaches resignation. l will
confess | hardly looked for such quiet diplomatic
methods
He sat down and hummed, and sometimes came
back with his eyes to regard me But l sat mum
chance, not caring to talk, and being somewhat
puzzled by this curious fellow.
When half hour had passed | rose You are
the guardan?" l asked
He laughed. Heaven Forbid" he said
Then who your? | demanded.
He shrugged his shoulders L shall know ere
the nights out he said
looked at the window, and the night was break
ing Take the advice of one that wishes you sense,
and 60 home said |. ' You can do no harm
1t was not exactly that | was designing, he
said dryly; and now, If | have your permission
| nodded and left him. The chase was gone
adventure to lis end. and SO, mounting the mare,
gallOpcd OFF They had gone by the Oxford road,
and | followed An hour later as the dawn gave
promise II lighted grayly the chaIse outside way
- What the devils in th5,' asked myself as l
rode up; and there were the coachman and the
position cursing like troopers at breakage in the
traces. took EN- up IN the dim hight, and threw
EN- down with laugh
Damme my smiling friend was filter than
looked for, | cried for twas plain the traces had
been shorn more than half way through, so that
they would break on the journey; and no doubt
II was hoped that they would give out IN
accessible place. | went into the tavern. and Eyer
ton met me.
had not heard before But We shall be DELAYED but
q little. And now, my man. | think part
This address took me somewhat aback; for am
not used to be handled Is a footboy. l stared
Not So fast, my mani | gave him back
What the devil" he began savagelv and
caught my eve. " Ho! tbs those five guIneas eh
Well. my bully. | make no doubt can find EN-
for YOU. And then nd us OF Your Comuanvi'
Now, angry | was | had yet the reason 70
what this meant The fellow, having used me
thought he was now safe, knowing nothing OF The
New-York tribune., 1907-10-20

was thrust open, and stranger entered who gazed
at with some interest.
"A fine dawn, said he.
"Middlng fine" )" said l.
All" he says, dropping his eyes, and then looked
at steadily. He ordered some wine, and played
with it, observing me Then OF a sudden he moved
his right arm upwards from the elbow with sig
nifCant gesture, and | saw it was in a sling. L
stared
II see YOU do not take me-" he remarked; yet
| knew your voice at once. Where IS Egerton, your
MASTER"
Il know no Egerton, master" said I,
and as for YOU" And then of sudden it dawned
He the change in my face.
Il thought you would understand" he said, with
a smile and tapped his fore arm Il have lost
some blood my friend but | have made II good
with my nags And now for friend Egerton'
He had taken the situation easily he had
taken the duel, and my heart warmed 70 him some
how. | love good antagonist in any fight.
Lord save you," said |. Do YOU think | go
about with Egertons in my pocket
He looked me up and down II had scarce
thought such a as Egcrton would have carried
such a you in his pocket, he remarked pleas
antly. " But he is a capable man, | will admit.
rogue as he is l suppose must deal with him
Look YOU, master began, and paused
HAYWARD my name is. ." he interrupted, noddng
friend
for all know or care said. and hold an audi
ence OF yourself But let me tell you this, that
scrapc no acquaintance ohhand And at that |
turned my back him, for | knew that he must
have tracked us, and | was wondering how 10 evadc
and confound his pursuit But he was in the most
Indifferent hunor that ever | did see, and merely
laughed
And yet" said he. YOU must have scraped
acquaintance with my good Egcrton
i tell YOU, / know nothing OF any Egcrton. !
said which was true enough although had little
doubt now that that was my abLuctors name
lie mcdItaicd a little and then SAID more sobcrlv.
We'll. lac is great thlci and great traitor, and
50 congratulate you. And he turned away,
whisthng
saw that in his bearing that spoke 10 me Of
New-York tribune., 1907-10-20

keeper. WHO had stood at respectful distance
from us
Tell the gentleman SAID l. indicating the inner
room where tins Egcrton and the girl were that
the chaise is ready, and that | will follow"
And when he had gone | walked up 10 Hayward
who was examining of picture on the wall with
exemplary patience.
Hark'cc, Master Hayward' said / L have some
business with you TO carry out; and Will trouble
you to accompany me to a more prvy place"
He considered me, opened his mouth, and then
smiled Very well, he assented Il Will take
what | get"
We entered parlor of the taproom, and. once
the door shut, faced him, with my back to it
clock licked on the wall and the darkness moved
in the windows behind
YOU'RE a of humor," said l. and | will
indulge you You shall sit there for half an hour
by the clock and entertain Talk upl" says l.
Faith, mani" he said, grnning, " It's YOU who
are entertaining me, | think He tapped his
New-York tribune., 1907-10-20

she exclaimed, - was mistook-'tis a r...-akeI
Oh, wish had not been 50 foolish!
"Cheery sweetheart says he, touching her
shoulder and whispered in her ears.
But she appeared 10 take comfort ot hat.
only looked miserable, and at last sat down and
sighed, and the last | saw of her was her tears as
she bowed her head Thinks /, as / had thought
before, this Is madam wife, but "a poor -clooI
miss, sick for her home and scared of man.
| left EN- for excellent reason, for what I
designed not TO be accomplished In THAT room.
vet as | designed 1t. not 10 be acce-ar-lshed
at all For the FIRST thing did see as / went out
into the light no other than Mr. Hayward,
newly ahghted from his horse
We renew our acquaintance sooner than { had
thought he said pleasantly. waving d hand At
the chaise
| answered him naught, for | was pou5--rc I
tapped his shoulder Look YOU, Nj Ha.eari
asked YOU at CXbndge who YOU We're and got
no answer
i said should know ere the night was ...-
he answered and glanced about him I- -r,ras
the dawn Is here / should have a notion soon
Who Is this man Egerton. | inquired
y dannable specious rogue said h. shortly,
that YOU or might recognize, my foe 1a. ao, a
child of sixteen
She loves him sand
lie lifted his brovs ~ child of sixteen ..res
no man hut an idea, he replied.
There IS sense IN YOU l SAID, and looked d.. re
tavern door by which stood nodded towards
It They are IN there. / said
/ can hang on his traIl like a hound OH a t.t 80
he remarked ruefuly; but | make mo- doubt e
VIII throw me off the scent IN the end IIe...-..-d
me. a II he would inquire with his ewes
lie is nothing but ii manneress hu- -.. T.
and would not trust HIM with "a widow ..-
He seemed relieved and smiled n q. .-t
there was some mistake, he SAID Nos Stand -.r
something decent IN this life 80
Rip me. he owes me hve guIuea~. ] -...
Hayward laughed There are more ..-.-..s
than five in the world, ne SAID. and adde's
begin TO have some idea Of my identity u..
hat stand for | asked HIM
Oh. he shrugged his shoulders Don 0... -e
/ fancy II not Sancho Panzd he SAID v.-.- ..
New-York tribune., 1907-10-20

We CUICTcI. Et mlklng no protest. n
WAS marching wounded INTO the presence o-
enemy
flung the door open. and Egertou turned .--
stared At us. Then his eyes opened and br... -
III anazcmcnt, which flew 20 anger.
Now 'sdeath Hayward, =, said he This r-- rs
end To- YOU. What do YOU here"
Hayward lifted his brows humorousIv --
and Egertuu seemed 10 see me for the first
Ila, my svashbucker," saws he. booking ua--...
Il begin 10 put things together You would .-
me, eh. dog lis a conspiracy between YOU
He put his head out of the window. and .--t
something 10 his poStihou and then he moved .-
us. But | stood still keeping my silence Dog
he called ME. and. by the Loril he should -..t
for that and his trcacherv. But twas not the a-.-
ment designed for speech | was for action r."
Vet that anticipated bv Il little Iutcrrur' -
on mIsss part. She had stood aStonIei t'r SONIC
minutes, and now made little rush towards t.a'-
Clrcrast or r.ts l5
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
The Cotton Planter
and the Manufacturer

I When cotton was first enobled by
the titA of royal majesty. it was an
infant Industry compared with what
it is today. The increase in the pro-
ductid IN as well as in the manufacture
of this staple almost defies compre-
hension and yet, so far as the South
is concerned, many a man in the
prime of life will live TO see the out
put doubled, perhaps trebled.
The consumption of the manu-
featured article keeps pace with the
increased production it, indeed, it does
not exceed it. AS conditions are now,
the United States uses about one
third of the crop, the balance goes
abroad, mostly to Great Britain. I'm
der these circumstances the planter
should notice the complaints of his
best cash customers, and see to it
that they are saved from the losses
incident to bad Notwithstanding
that as yet we have fScllng to fear
from the competition Of Egypt and
s.fndiS- and that the success of cotton
growing in German Africa is doubt
full, it is good policy to show courtesy
and consideration to cash customers.
Discourtesy in the guise of indepen-
dence is foolish and boorish.
The present conference of cotton
planters, ginners and manufacturers
at Atlanta, Ca, should be closely fol-
lowed. The observations will be made
by practical and technical men. One
lesson may be CLEANED at this stage
The profit derived from the manu-
facture of cotton should be very
great inducement to establish more
factories in the South, and the ques-
ton arises: Where can a better
quality be found than right here at
Hattiesburg.
The News suggests to the energetic
and capable secretary of the Board
of Trade that the value of our city
as manufacturing center be made
known to the foreign and northern
visitors at Atlanta, after they enter
this state. 1t can do no harm. and
may be productive of important re-
suits.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
Things Theatrical
Al G. FIELDS
GREATER MINsTRELs.

The electrical lighting devise and
switchboard used by the AL G. Field
Greater Minstrels this season, is said
to be the most intricate and elaborate
ever devised for a theatrical produc-
ton. Ten thousand feet of specially
insulated wire are used in the first
part alone while thousands of minia-
ture lamps are necessary to get that
fairyland effect which is the best ded
cription that can be given of the ex>
traordinary beauty of the setting. One
immense switchboard controls the
entire system, though more than or
binary care has to be taken by the
stage hands in moving around, and
handling this scenery, as every bit Of
the trellis work, vines and flowers
are electrically atriculated with charg-
ed wires, which feed tiny colored
bulbs within the leaves adm blossoms.
In the olio, intricate devices are used
also, for the spectacles, especially the
Illusion of Hades, a eralistic snow
storm and the cloud effects. A large
number Of 10000 candle power arc
lamps are used also The AL. G. Field
Greater Minstrels viii appear here
Saturday, October 10.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
FISH FROM THE CAR WINDOWS

Passengers on Southern Pacific
overland trains are having rare sport
trolling from the car windows for
fish in the Salton sea, and good
catches have been made. About mid
way on the sea an arroyo extends
back into the mountains. The track
crosses this on trestle. The water
is 15 to % feet deep. and it has be-
come a custom of the dining car por-
ter to throw overheard the scraps
from the table there. Thousands of
fish of all sizes lie in wait for the
train and can be easily SEEN
A few days ago an irrepressible
fisermau prepared his hook and line
and as the train slowly Numbered over
the long trestle, swung 1t far out over
the water. This the fish mistook for
their customary meal, and voracioua
carp, three feet long, seized the bali
and was drawn aboard the Pullman
with this beginning {lea poFt ~
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
NEW ELEVATOR FOR
ROSS BUILDING HERE

II p
les and is an electric lift instead of
an hydraulic.
The work Of Installing the elevator
will begin at once and it is claimed
that within week It win be working
regularly.
Mr.. Epley also stated that an cleo
trician from the New Orleans con-
tractors has already arrived and is
putting the finishing puches to the
wiring throughopt the house which
will also be finished II short order.
The splendid Ross building is near
Iy done and another month will see
it fully occupied and p hive of in
dustry.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
The Waterways Enterprise.

Meridian Star.
Such system of transportation as
will be inaugurated in the completion
of this great enterprise will make of
New Orleans, ultimately, the rival of
New York for the commercial suprem-
acy of the western hemisphere, and
Meridian's proximity to that metro
polls will assure this city generous
share in that prosperity. Great cities
like great planets in the skies, are
always surrounded by group Of
satellites, which, while reflection the
brillianceo f the central orb, share in
that effulgence.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10
THE SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY


the North well the South and consequently out of
The increased mile
brought
the North the intimacy subse
friendship Real
should Politically, how
together wholly of its recollection
the of the White Race The intense suspicion OF
Solid South and holds
needed; this condition
the logical result of and oppression.
between the parties
the Republicans
When Rights South Democratic from
South Democratic
ompuOn Let the Northern remember well that the
s. c, News and
Courier conditions
forcby the of
stronghod finds
freak legislation Southern trying out
Republican Washington Translated into
the the
South cats bring Illicit chestnu out of the fire
That is the real the political the South
close investigation the Southern large and small daily and
weekly, reveals the following
The Democratic principles have their hold the people
you
WHY of them unable
formulate blame Demo
principles have sight the several Democratic
Democratic politicians Boil the several down and the kernel
hatred anything
Republican holds
together entity;
ton populism has it. ~$
these believes His Silver
a
today economically
grows
possesses many
practicable ideas which suspicion
world His oaora talent unqueoned;
which
aeistc rerders him Invaluable
his personality
arlle nhy
But admitting for the leader
nothing certain than
defeat viii follow prevailing
Republican This will
Personal nothing with
THE PARTY for which if and
the
prediction, from the
The confidently
than
advantage
will detection consequently
nation
plmens Republicans.
The Democratic will
ciso greatly
the fight with with
feat follow
intelligent failing
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10

Within week or ten days the ele-
vator in the Ross building will be
running, so Mr.. M. J. Epley, who has
charge of that splendid structure in
formed Daily News reporter last
night.
The elevator, which filed large
car, arrived yesterday and last night
a crew of six men from the manu-
factory arrived to install it. The
elevator'is one of the famous Otis ele-
vators--the kind most generally used
in the larger structures in most cit
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-10

And now they are planning great
river parade at vicKsburg for the
amusement Of President Roosevelt.
After his experiences on the trail Of
bruin in the Louisiana canebreaks, it
strikes us that a steamboat parade
without fireworks would appear rath-
er tame to the country's strenuous
Chief Executive. Better haul out the
old cannon and send for Major Fon-
tame.