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Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-12-24
Dear Santa:

Dear Santa:
My name is Wallace st. Vrain. l
want you to please bring me a train
with a bell on 1t that rings and a
tender. l want a big sheep that
don't quarrel, a Christmas bell, o
lunch table and two chairs for me
and Joe to eat our dinner on. l want
four bananas, chocolate candy, or
anges and chestnuts. I forgot to ask
for a Christmas book. Be sure and
bring Joe Hatcher some nice things.
Wallace st. Vrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-12-24

Dear Santa:
Please bring me a doll, doll bug
gy, a little broom, a little telephone
and a pair of shoes and a lantern.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-12-24
:. =@SreIlas cheap at bearings

- ohins At cost and Below cost.
f~ Fredendan a wilkins
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-12-24

Dear SANTA.
Please bring me q horse and a
wagon and lines, a watch and a horn,
bananas, oranges and candy and nuts
Jimmie Ankron.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-12-24

want a sled, a horn, a s%torybook,
football and some candy, nuts and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

left I got yer things all packed"
The train stood on the track less
than stones throw dist its time
just up. The conductor cs--e forward
as Esther dismounted
VIII you go, Miss Anthony? I'll
hold her ten minutes for you"
Thank you. Yes, I'll go. Five min
utes will do
With Sally BIS help she changed to
another gown and sped downstairs.
You're lightning, surei" the con-
ductor said with respectful approval,
as he took her bags. helped her into
the high boxcar, made her as conf 1T
able as he could, and went about his
train work
Following a haH-hour behind the
iron train, the little engine struggled
noisily along for a time, dragging it's
string of loaded cars, when it came
to a sudden halt on a mountain-side
grade. Around a curve and just be-
yond, the track left the mountain and
crossed a gorge over a trestle- The
forward brakeman came running back
with blanched face and a CHASTITY mes
sage.
The trestle's gone down, the iron
trains wrecked and piled up down
therei" he finished, pointing with q
trembling finger forward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mexican hair rope from beneath her
saddle flap; and, giving Swift 40 feet
of freedom. sat down, back to the
track, to memories and day dreams
day dreams that purloined time I'M
needed, till the iron train Numbered
past.
Eyes that caught the vision of beau
ty in horse and rider .silhouetted
against the gray hillside lighted with
sudden appreciation; and one pair
famed up curiously, watched eagerly
till the vision vanished, then gloomed
above set teeth and c1enched hands.
Esther remounted and resumed her
ride, still slowly. The mood for
speed had~not come. A short distance
farther on she came to a deep, curving
cut Instantly on entering an uncan-
ny sensation possessed her, a PRESENT.
ment of danger. Yet she derided her
self, and touched Swift to a lope Had
not the train just passed? What
menace could arrive in ten minutes?
Along the banks were a few cave
like depressions cut for some purpose
by the graders. AS Esther rounded
the curve fleeing glimpse of horse
man coming toward the cut from the
other end was interrupted by the
voice of man who sprang from one
of the little holes and caught her
bride rein.
iii trouble you for that sparkler,
miss; and don't take too much time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
Destructive Music.

A member of the board of directors
OF the New York Metropolitan opera
house tells story that he had from
one of the musicians attached to the
orchestra there
1t appears that friend OF the wife
OF the musician had, during a call on
the latter, inquired as to the hus-
bands taste in musical matters.
Among other things she wanted to
know what operas the musician liked
best to play.
1 don't know much about dot" said
the better half. who was at the time
busily engaged in darning an old shirt,
but | do know something's voteffer
he likes like not dos Wagner operas
Dey sounds veil enough, but dose
clothes-ach. He neffer yet comes
home from dot Wagner opera dot he
hat not torn place in his poor old
shirts. prefer the Italian operas
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

gels.ng off your glove Keep then
ruby lips shut, too. / might add by
way of friendly advice"
Esther was looking into the barre
of pistol held by the man she had
that morning served with coffee. II
was not courage that came quicker
than reason to her; rather swift
anger that this creature should pre-
sumo to modest her.
How dare your she cried fearless
", striking the hand on her bride a
singing blow with her whip. In the
instant of surprise and pain that made
him release her, she whirled the mare
on two feet and was Off
Three shots rang out behind her.
She heard the whizz of a bullet peril
ously near, yet raced wildly on, every
sense alert to keep her horses feet
from pitfalls No sounds followed
her She knew the man would not
dare show himself. would probably
hide from the other rider if possible:
and the mare was putting the miles
behind her in marvelous1y few min
utes
Esther began to breathe more free
~ Near the town she slowed to
walk and looked back Neither mis-
creant nor horseman could be seen
She stopped to put herself to rights.
Her heart was beating fast, yet as
much from the rapid riding as from
fear, she told herself. All had hap
pened so quickly, it now scarcely
seemed real Dread of making scene
was stronger than fear for what had
passed; and it nerved her to ride quiet
ly up to the hotel
Sally B. met her at the door in
great excitement. Mrs Gregory an
Mrs Harmon both telegraphed you
to come on an see the show termorrer
been hopin' ye'd fly in fore the train
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

forward, meeting one of the brake
men.
GO back, Miss Anthony, It's nc
place for you-it's not"
"Oh, what is it?" she interrupted
anxiously. rs any one hurt? Can't
1 help?"
NO; not now, anyway No one can
help one poor fellow; he's passed in
his checks. We're trying to dig the
other out before he dies"
Esther felt faint, yet kept pace with
his hurrying steps.
Miss Anthony, won't you please go
into that car next? It's rough, but
We'll need this for-for-" They were
beside the rear car now.
Yes, yes, 1 WILL know. But can't
I do something? Won't you"
No. you can help most by staying
right here-the conductor said So
But it may be hours-you'n roast in
the car
manage
He passed her and hurried into the
car. In a moment he ran by again
with blankets. basin, and a bucket
of water.
The car he had designated was
partly filled with a great pile of cab
bages. and looked rather impossible.
Esther sat down on the end of a tie
in the shade of the train and waited.
Resourceful and efficient, the wom-
ans part was especially distasteful to
her. Yet here obedience was evident
~ the best service. Still, the hours
were long
But while the sky was yet red, wei
come voices broke the spell. Four
men came around the curve, holding
carefully by the corners blanket
litter supporting a torn, bleeding form
Esther stepped between the cars, and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
CHAPTER XXX.
Ambrosia In Arcadia.

Passengers and trainmen went for
ward to investigate. Left alone,
Esther leaned far out of the door and
peered forward, but could see nothing
of them In front the train curved
out of sight around the shoulder of the
mountain An undulating sweep of
white sand and gray sage brush
stretched on either side to the hori-
zon-that was all. Breathless and ap-
prehensive, she waited. She could
hear the steady hiss of escaping steam,
an occasional shout far beyond; for
the rest, desert silence.
1t was late in the afternoon, yet the
sand reflected the heat in pulsing
waves, burning her cheek. She
climbed down after little and walked
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during. a trip of the
mountai fountains uncle h BiigH Dodge, i Stage
driver, Alfred Vincent, a young man, and
Phfneas CadwalIader. introduced They
come across the remains of a massacre
redskins have carried their destructive
ter of Anthony, keeper of station, is in
troduced: Anthony has been killed.
ing plans of enemies of railroad being
built He returns to Stella, each show
hears from her lover Gideon, and of his
phenomenal success Finds letter of i'm
road. Plot to destroy company's ship
Flora is unearthed and discriminating
Phineas CadwalIader faces prison on
charge of wire tapping: n perfect chain
blow up Flora" Banquet in railroad
town is scene of monopolization of Alfred
Dsrd M annp nami 1inb Mrs sa1y ger
threat against Alfred's life Quickly
search of Vincent. Race to beat opposi-
ton company's stage a success. Stella
Iai Ist+ 10 near OF Gddeon: Stella receives
gram or Alfred Vincent will die After
conference Stella decides to flee. Years
Anthony, becomes a rich woman, edu-
gates herself at Vassar and steps into
he and Stella meet in frisco society, she
love for Alfred and his for her is revived
However, neither shows recognition of
is unfolded. showing Gideon, who loved
Stella. to be her own cousin. Alvin Car
poor. visits them and Sally B. consents
to their marriage, despite the fact that
sirfs hands The Bernar aI lose th rdr
riches and Sally B. again becomes a ho-
Stella visits Sally B. and sees @Uncie
Billy Decides to cease waiting for
Alfred and says she will devote her life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
Wanted to Be Sure.

Towards father is named Harold,
and these two names of those so dear
to her are often on his mothers lips.
Howard had asked to be taught the
big prayer at night instead of the
childish Now 1 lay me- After he had
been saying it for a month to his
mothers satisfaction, he said to her
room:
Mother, / am not sure I say that
prayer just right. Is it Howard be
thy name OF Harold be thy manner"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
BUD poRIE

The greatest of all horsemen SAYS: Gin
my 40 years experience with horses / have
found SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE the
most successful of all remedies for the
horses 1t is the greatest blood purifier -
Bottle Soc and 81 90. Druggists can supply
you, or manufacturers, agents wanted
Send for free Book. Spohn Medical Co.,
Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
A Good Witness.

Bystander-Did you see 'ow it 'ap-
pened, lady?
Fair Motorist-Oh, dear no! 1 was
asleep just then.
Bystander-Ah, then you'll he able
to prove lullabyi-Punch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
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The Three Grade. Of M,,k.

A city man took q house in the coun-
try for the summer. He sought out .
farmer at once, looked over the cows
on the farm, found them to his liking,
and said:
My servant will come to you every
morning for a quart of milk"
"AH right" said the farmer; sit Ezn
be eight cents.
"But it must be pure milk, mind"
said the city man, absolutely pure"
In that case it will cost you ten
CENTS
Very good. And you win milk the
quart from the COW in my servants
presenter"
@Yes-for Is centsn-washingto
Star
Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
Bile can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thin1y because of it's great
er strength than other makes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Do YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW
II SO, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow o. package cents
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

To plead that anything is eXcus-
able is to admit that it is wrong
Smiles
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

If you don't get the best of it. make
the best of it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
CHANGE AUTHORIZED.
Moundsville and Atlanta. Prisons to
Receive District Convicts Hereafter.

The place of incarceration for. persons
convicted OF crimes in the District Su-
preme Court has. by an order signed by
Justice. Barnard. been changed Here
after. all female prisoners Will be sent to
Moundsville. W. Va. where also will be
confined men sentenced to terms of more
than two years imprisonment. Male pr,s-
one.s whose term of punishment does
not exceed two wears are to be confined at
the United States penitentiary at At
lanta. Ga.
The change is made at the request of
Attorney General Bona parte, who has ar
ranged with the two penal institutions
II med for the care of District prisoners
l.. ring the last four months all local con.
vtcts have been sent to the state prison
at Trenton. \. j.. but il Is sunders TODD
that institution objected to increasing the
number of female inmates and change
became necessary. Prior 10 the past four
months all the District prisoners were
confined in the West Virginia peniten-
tiary at Atoundsville.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
RIAL EsTArE TRANeFERs.

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Herman w
Van senden ct ux. to IIixxie c. Yates
lot 69. square 2Sa4; SO.
RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NORTH
WEST between 1lth and l!th streets
Charles f. Banes 20 George A. Gray
lot II, square 3l1: SO.
tate and Trust Company to Philadel-
phia. Baltimore and Washington Rail
road Company. tract containing "
acres. described by Inetes and bounds
S128.O
SHERWOOD-Edward Land and Build
ing Company to Harry H. Scott, lot ).
block 4:s22: $40
EAST DEANWOOD-Frank T. Rawlings
ct ux. to Charles Clutch. lots 1. =. ),
block 1; $40. Charles Clutch ct uK.
convey same property to John A. Hy-
der: $40.
NO. 107 g STREET NORTHwEST-Mer-
chants and Mechanics Savings Bank
TO +. Keller Houser, part original lot
=, square 42a: so8 I'D
tween North Capitol and 1st streets
Bert T.. Amos ct al. to Harriet 1.
Balsley. part original lot l.. square
GaO: $40.
TWENTY-TII1RD AND n STREET
NORTlfWEST-f' L. Slayma ker to
Justus Schneider, lot IL. square a5: $40.
SEVENTH AND + STREETS SOUTH.
WEST-Patrick A Walsh to Ellen T.
Hannah, part original lot II, square
431; $40
TENTH AND STREET SOUTHWEST
-Da vid Moore ct ux. to James r. Bar
bour. lots l. =, >, and. part lot 4,
square ;s555: $40.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Mary V Nc
Cartney ct al. to Elizabeth X. Riley.
10. SO. block S3; $40. William NJ.
- Cromwell, trustee, TO same, same prop
:erty: 80
PETWoRTH-Gilbe c. Splitter ct ux. to
n. V Pattis. lot IS. block 81; $40.
HEIGHTS-Robinson White
e. ux. to Roland B. Hazard. lots and
=. block 4; $40.
MOORE < BARBoIrRs ADDITION :
Ophelia W. Marston to George T. and
Alice X. Schmidt. lot IL. block .: $40.
SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST be-
tween r and u streets-Franklin L.
Sanner ct ux. to William A. Hill, one
half interest in lots 13, a. and part
lot Il. square 116; $f0.
NO. Sl1t 4TE STREET NORTHEAST
James NJ. Johnston. trustee. to John
A. Gleeson. lot Il. square SOS: s., SO.
I STREET NORTHWEST between l7th
and 18th streets-Pattie *. Morris ct
vir. John s.. to Martha F.. Klee, 10,
..3G. square Isl: $l0.
NO. 311S Q street northwest-Martha F.
Klee ct: vir, Charles W. to Pattie h.
Norris. lot 40. square 127O: SO.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
cATARRH CONQUERED.
Directors Of Big Laboratory Make
New Departure.

The phenomenal success which ascatco
the now famous drug, has accomplished
In curing asthma. bronchitis and catarrh
since 1t was brought into this country
has resulted in a decision by the dirac-
tors Of the Austrian laboratory. at No
81 West 25th street. New York city, to
place ascatco ON sale for f1fty cents at
all leading drug stores. including Ogram' s
in Washington. The. full months treat
ment OF ascatco may DO obtained at the
regular price Of 81 at the stores also
1t is universally admitted that ascatco
Is the only positive and permanent cure
for asthma known In this country today.
and no other remedy has SO large a num-
ber of cures to its credit.-.Advt.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Naval Orders.

Capt J. e. Pillsbury. TO duty as chief
OF the bureau of navigation. Navy De-
partment Washington. ID. c.
Lieut.. T.. L. Ozburn. from command OF
the Thornton to command the Blakely.
Ensign c. A. Blakely, from command OF
the Blakely. to command the Thornton.
Carpenter r. Morgan. from naval sta
tion. Cavite p. l., TO the Cleveland
Warrant Machinist T. L. Shannon, from
the Puritan to the Bath iron works. Bath.
Me-, duty connection the Chester
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Naval Movements.

The torpedo fiotilla has arrived at Rio.
tile cruiser Chicago at Acapulco, and the
collier L@onidas at Boston
The collier Caesar has sailed from Rio
for Hampton roads. the yacht Eagle from
Port au Prince for Guantanamo. and the
submarines Tarantula. Viper. Cuttlensh
and Hist. and the tug Potomac from New
mort for New York.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Condition Improved.

The condition OF Carl p. vitz. assistant
librarian Of the Public Library. who was
taken to the smallpox hospital several
days ago. afYiicted with smallpox, is today
reported to be very much improved.
Evening star., 1908-01-18

fair tonight and Sunday: light winds.
mostly westerly.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
cast-A disturbance that moved very
rapidly over the extreme north was at
tended by light snow from the lake re-
g.on eastward and in the upper Ohio val
ley: elsewhere the weather was fair With
high pressure except on the south At
iantic and Pacific coasts.
Temperatures have risen from 1exas
northsastward but are still much be-
low the seasonal average in the gulf
states Temperatures have again fallen
in the uppe- Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys and the central Rocky noun
tain region TO nearly normal conditions.
The weather will be generally fair to-
night and Sunday in the east and south
without temperature changes OF conse-
ouence There will be heavy frost to-
night on the east gulf coast and In north
ern Florida. and light frost in central
Florida.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
California coast from San Francisco to
Eureka.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light to fresh westerly. and
on the south Atlantic and east gulf coasts
light to fresh north to northeast.
Steamers departing today fo- Euro
pean ports will have light to fresh west
eYly winds with generally fair weather to
the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings OF the
and barometer al the weather
bureau for the twent--four hours begin
ming at > pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-January Il. pm, ~:
pm. -: l. midnight. -. January IS.
am. 81: 8 am. 35; II noon. Is: pm. 40.
Maximum. 20, at = pm. January IS; mini
mum, 28. at 3:1o am, January 1S
Barometer--January IL. 4 p.m., :O.Es;
pm. 30.19; l. midnight. 30.13 January
1s. am. 20 II: & am. 30.2: noon. 3O.2i
: pm. 30.24 Minimum temperature past
twenty-four hours. as: year ago. "a.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF water at
8 am: Great Falls, temperature. :i6:
condition. 20: Dalecarla reservoir. tenn
perature. 3S: condition at north connec-
ton, 60: condition at south connection.
60. Georgetown distributing reservoir,
81: condition at infiuent
s.; condition at efiuent gate
house. $50.
Fair and Fine Sunday Promised.
"A fair Sunday and fine one" was
the prediction for tomorrow by Prof. GAR
riott, the weather forecaster. this after
noon.
"There is no rain in sight, he said.
land good weather conditions prevail all
over the country
Evening star., 1908-01-18
THOUGHT CENTER.
WEEK ENDING JAN. is, 1908.

President Roosevelt decided to let the
troops stay at Goldfield, New. until state
troops. provided by the legislature could be
organized. The President approved widen
ing the Panama canal locks from 100 10
110 feet Secretary Cortelyou denied re-
ports that he contemplated resigning.
Secretary Taft expressed the opinion that
Cuba would be evacuated early next year.
Capt Pillsbury succeeded Admiral Brown
son as chief of the bureau Of navigation.
All bids for the government airship were
rejected by the War Department 1t was
decided that Gen. Wood would succeed
Gen. Grant as commander Of the Depart
ment OF the East, and the latter would
command the Department of the Lakes.
The Department of Justice decided to
prosecute the Standard Oil Company on
the remaining 1000 indictments against it
in Chicago. The Senate passed the joint
resolution remittng to China about $l3-
UV.cOO OF the Boxer indemnity. Senat ors
Tillman and Bailey attacked Secretary
Cortelyou for,awarding the Panama bonds
to certain favored banks. The House con-
sidered the revision and codification Of the
criminal laws. Nearly 9U persons lost
their lives in an opera house freat Boyer
town, Pa. Charges were made against
Judge Peter A. Grosscup. of : Chicago in
the court of appeals. 1t was decided to
test in the Supreme Court the rate law
prohibiting railroads from selling coal.
The opening arguments were made in the
Thaw case and the trial proceeded. Prof.
Milyukoff. leader Of Russian democrats.
left for Russia after delivering addresses
here. The ship Arthur Sewall. nine
months out for Seattle. was given up for
lost. A meeting to urge the raising of
s70,OO for -Tuskegee Institute was held in
Carnegie Hall. New York Mrs Herbert
81. Sears. a wealthy woman of Boston
committed suicide
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Recovering From Illness.

Father Thomas Harlan. 9. J., pastor of
the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. who
has been confined to the Georgetown Uni
versfty Hospital with a severe illness had
improved SO much that he was removed to
the rectory. 36th and o streets northwest,
yesterday.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
THE COURT RECORD.
Court Of Appeals.

Proceedings after The Stars report
closed yesterday:
Patent appeal No. AL. Braunstein agt
Holiness; argument commenced by Mr. c.
II. HowsOn for appellant and concluded
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Transport Duford at Frisco.

The adjutant general il advised that the
transport Buford has arrived at San Fran
cisco from Manila. Philippine Islands.
with ten officers, lS3 enlisted men. seven
military convicts and one army nurse.