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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

"a heroes of the dark
IVA continent are not all
w W mighty hunters and ex-
" plorers. The hardest
fight that is waged for
the opening of the continent is not a
fight in the zen with wild beasts or
bowling savages while the world looks
on and applauds. Rather it is a Crap
ping in the dark with shadows, the
shadows of spiritual gloom that loom
so black and yet are so elusive to the
grasp. 1t is a fight for the spread of
light in dark places waged by men and
women unused to physical hardshipS
and with a breeding that renders them
peculiarly sensitive to the spiritual
wear and tear of their work. 1t is a
fight without fanfare, without an audi
ence and too often without immediate
results.
If President Roosevelt accepts the
invitation of the Methodist Missionary
society to take part in missionary work
while travelling through Africa he will
have thrown the weight of his inf1u-
ence in the scales for a cause particu-
larly in need of such help. In the same
way as the presidents declarations
against race suicide unquestionably
have helped domestic life, so perhaps
he can throw some light on a phase
of civilizing work peculiarly misunder-
stood by the majority of white people
at home and abroad. 1t requires no
great stretch of the imagination to get
a vision of the president preaching a
common-sense religion to a black au-
dience, just as he has preached do
mesticity, fearlessness, strenuousness
and a great many kindred virtues to
the people in America But it requires
an intimate knowledge of the African
character, it's keen sense of authority
and position, its generation for big
chiefs" of whatever country, to gauge
the tremendous influence his words
would carry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30
Bible Images Familiar.

Classes and recitations and more
particularly lessons to be prepared Of
fer more violence to the native preju-
dfces- He likes to hear the Bible
stories or stories of other countries and
to read them for himself when he has
mastered the combination of letters in
to familiar sounds The oriental images
of the Bible are perfectly familiar to
him. The idea of the patriarchs of the
Old Testament living in tents as cattle
men and yet being really kings. which
is such a puzzle to city bred white
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

this valuable medi-
cine, LydiaE Pink
hams Ve getable.
Compound. I suf-
fered from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous, and Sc
weakIcould hardly.
S tand- Lydia e
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re-
stored me to health
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use Starch tnat does not stick to the
iron
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30
Friendly Advice.

IF I ever marry" said the bachelor
who was beginning to be old, Il shah
be careful to pick out lady whom j
can treat as my equal"
"Oh, say, old chap" answered the
married Inan. 81 wouldn't do that If
were you. 1 can tell you from ex-
perience that a woman who would
submit to such treatment wouldn't be
worth having around the house"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

King Edward returned to London
to sign the propagation speech, which
is much more kingly than having to
write the blooming thing
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

If Emperor William is unable with
an income of $1OO0o,OOO a year te
make ends meet it will have to be ad
mitted that he is about the poorest
manager extant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The way King Edwards "Culli1An"
diamond reached England makes an
amusing story. Seven detectives Of
ficiously guarded 4 man who carried u
small black bag But the bag was
empty, and the diamond was in the
pocket of another man. who crossed
from Holland in the steerasa-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Sir Oliver Lodge has invented an
instrument to dissipate fogs. AS If
q sober fog wasn't bad enough
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Again appears the professor who
says to marry happily, marry oppo
sites. But isn't the opposition rea-
sonably sure to develop afterwards?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The end of the deer season in Maine
shows a total of 10000 deer killed, 20
men killed, 125 men wounded. The
deer hope to make a better record
next year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

California man used a hole in his
wooden leg to store his money. That's
safer than a trouser pocket, providing
he sleeps with the leg on.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The pleasantest month of the year
at Chamounix and other places in
Switzerland was October. But the
tourists had all departed and the
hotels were closed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

A rich New York woman has eloped
with a plumber, but will no doubt re-
gret it if she has to pay him for his
time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

AS nearly as one can make out from
a long-distance wireless diagnosis the
kaiser is suffering from a loss of con-
verSation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The average life of a Pullman car,
according to the auditor of the Pull
man Company, is 20 years. Then what
becomes of it?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

There is an old Irish saying that fits
the season: "A blithe heart makes a
blooming visage''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

By wireless telephony two French
naval officers have succeeded in hav-
ing conversation, songs and even
whistling heard perfectly at distance
of 80 miles
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

An Atlanta chauffeur is suing the
family of his bride for 100000. Evil
IDENTIFY a repair bill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

1t cost s4,0000 900 to bury the late
emperor of China, but probably no
one ia China begrudges the money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Men are sometimes so good and so
great, that one is led to exclaim: Oh.
that they were only a little better and
Q little greateri-J. H. Newman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

In Pittsburg the private conscience
at times appears to be about as
smoky as the public atmosphere.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Since it's Introduction into the Eng
fish protectorate o. Uganda in 1901
the sleeping sickness has killed no
fewer than 100000 out of population
of 100000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The young women visiting in Chi
cago. who had six automobiles placed
at her disposal, must have been most
unhappy because she could use blu,
one at time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Such is the charity of some, that
they never owe any man iIl-will, max
ing present payment thereof. Full
Ter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

By the time a man has become the
father of three growing children the
last lingering hope he has that there
is really Santa Claus dies away with
hardly struggle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

The Best Laxative-G Garfield Teal Com
posed of Herbs, it exerts beneficial effec
upon the entire system, regulating liver
kidneys, stomach and bowels
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, N.J.-s1t is with pleasure
that I add my testimonial to your
already long ist-hoping that it may
ipduca others fo avail fharnSo1vos ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Mrs. Russell Sage is the latest sui
fragette, but that only makes one
more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Immigration into Canada from Janu-
airy to August, 1908, declined 46 per
cent, compared with the same period
last year
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Even fast man may not make q
rapid recovery when he's i'll
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Pittsburg is beginning to get the
smoke out of its eyes
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

Pettit's Eye SaIve for Over 100 Years
has been used for congested and inflamed
eyes, removes film or scum over the eyes.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

AS strictly news Item it might be
mentioned that Count Bonis man
hood is outraged. He says so himself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30
NO TEMPTATION.

Wag (referring to Miss Oldbird)-
Um, 1 should think it would be more
suitable if she were standing under
"elderberries" instead of mistletoe-
berries
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30

H. S. GIvLER, Pub.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-01-30
ASHINGTON.

~ ASHINGTON. - The
IA heroes of the dark
IVA continent are not all
w w mighty hunters and ex-
" plorers. The hardest
G-l+ +ho+ - r-oooJ GOV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
WET WEATHER AIDS
BIG WHEAT BOOST
Bulge to New Record Price Result of
Inability to Get Grain on the
Market i'm July.

Chicago, July 14.-July wheat made
sensational advance of sc cents per
bushel on the board of trade today,
when it jumped to S1.25A during the
first half hour of trading. This price
eclipsed by AS the previous high point
for the season. The bulge today was
due to the extremely urgent desire of
many traders to cover short sales in
view of the poor prospects of any con
siderable movement of new wheat tC
market this month owing to rains hav
ing inteIfered with harvest operations
in the west and southwest.
July has been in a congested condi
tion ever since the closing of the eel
ebrated deal in May delivery, ant
when the traders sought to buy July
wheat today there was almost none to
be had
Later, July sold at S1.27, gain of
cents over yesterdays close, closing
at S1.269s TO $1.26A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS IN
CONGRESS TO PLAY BALL FOR CHARITY

! Washington, July 14.4Friday at
American League park, two teams of
congressman, divided on political
lines, will line up for baseball game
the proceeds to be devoted to the
Fairgrounds association. The two
teams have been selected. The tri-
umphant republicans are to be cap
tanned by Representative Tener OF
Pennsylvania, a former professional
baseball player and the unrecon-
structed democrats by Representative
Kineaid of New Jersey, an earnest
charity worker, who does not know
much about the game.
The democrats will line up as fol-
lows:
McDermott, Illinois, center field
Kincaid, New Jersey, catcher.
James, Kentucky, first base
Hughes, New Jersey, left field.
Garrett, Tennessee, third base.
DriscOll, New York, right field.
O'Connell Massachusetts, short
stop.
Larner, Texas, second base.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14

Heflin, Alabama, and Robertson,
Arkansas, pitcher.
Mr.. Tener is more cautious. He
says that in view of the sedentary
lives led by most members of con-
gress he proposes to have flock of
substitutes on hand. Consequently
he announces most of his lineup in
pairs as follows:
Thomas, Ohio, third base.
Anthony and Vreeland. New York,
first base.
Cole, Ohio and Butler, Pennsyl-
vania, right field.
Dawson, Iowa. and Taylor, Ohio,
left field
Tener and Morehead, Pennsyl-
vania, shortstop.
Bennett, New York, second base.
Longworth, Ohio and Slemp, Vir-
glnia, center field
Burke. Pennsylvania, and Denby
Michigan, catcher
Gaines, West Virginia and Hawley
Virginia, pitcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
Man n IN THE CASE
Ella Gingles in New Light as
Result of Canadians Tes-
timony.
HAD HIRED HER AS COCK
Photographer Identifies Dress Be-
longing to Another as That
Worn at Sitting.

Chicago, July 14.-Walter E. McCor-
mick, photographer of Bellville, Can
ada, was the first witness called in the
Gingles case today. He testified he
had taken a photograph of the defend
ant some time in June or July of last
year. He did not know her under the
name of Gingles, and said she gave the
name of Miss WILSON," Mccormick
identified the dress worn by Miss Gin
giles when the picture was taken
which Prosecutor Short said belonged
to Mrs. Thornton.
Employed as Cook.
David Thornton of Bellville was next
called, and he said he had employed
the defendant as a cook. "A week after
she came to his home she became i'll
girls illness, saying it entailed the ne
cessity of an operation at that time
While he was speaking Miss Gingles
bowed her head and seemed about to
break down.
In Mans Company.
Dld you ever see MISS GlnSleS III
mans company"
yes, once | saw her jostle man
near our home and kiss him many
times"
Thornton reemployed the girl after
her recovery and placed her i'll charge
of his house She finally left, saying
her sister was dying in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14

San Francisco, July 14-Christian
C. Johnson, who was sentednced at
San Jose to serve seven years in the
penitentiary for bigamy, is reported
to have confessed that he is the mys-
terious John Madison" wanted in many
parts of the country for matrimonial
ventures and systematic swindling of
women under promise of marriage.
Johnson's alleged confession, how
ever. is SO full of Inconsistencies and
SO at variance with statements he has
made since his arrest last week that
the police are not inclined to give Il
full credence. In this confession John.
son declares that he has been mar
ried to SO many women that he car
not count them off-hand.
I'm 1906,' he says, q quit my bust
lness of buying horses and from thai
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
j. COODE DEAD;
OLDEST EX-
CONGRESSMAN

Norfolk, Va, July 14.-John Goode,
aged So statesman, lawyer and SOL
der, died today following a stroke of
paralysis. Goode was affectionately
known in late years as the grand old
man of Virginia, and was without doubt
at the time of his death the most con-
spicuous man in the state i'll point of
years and honors He was the sole
survivor of the Virginia secession con-
vention and the oldest eX-member of
the national congress. He was also a
member of the confederate congress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
PITCHED BATTLE WAGED
IN STREETS OF TEHERAN

main outside the city entirely cut off
from their comrades in the artillery
square.
Demand Constitution.
The strictest discipline is being main
tanned by the nationalists, who are
placing guards at the gates and other
points as the royalists are disarmed
The nationalists leader in a note TO
the Russian and British legations guar
antecs security of life and property to
foreigners, adding that nothing is de-
manded from the shah but real con-
stitution. Siphadar sEeady has sum,
moned the members of the Mejliss to
witness the opening of parliament
The invaders lost only one man while
making their entry into the city. The
loss TO the royalists is unknown, but
cannot be heavy, as the Cossacks were
the only defenders to offer resistance.
They kept up a desultory fire last
night, and occasionally made use of
their artillery. There is much i'll feel
ing against the Russians, and the ma
tionalists are enGeavoring to prevent
any incident that might justify a Rus
sian force entering the city.
Populacc Enthusiastic.
The populace is enthusiastic over the
advent of the nationalist forces. They
throng the streets wearing red badges
and offering encouragement to the rev
olutionary soldiers.
The occupation of the Persian CAPT
tai by the nationalists is direct re-
suit of the insistence of the Persian
people that the shah govern the coun-
try under the constitution of Jan. l.
1907 The shah signed this constitu
ton when he ascended the throne, but
from the first he showed an inclina
ton to disregard it and finally with
drew it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
Visitors at White House
Predict End Within
10 Days.
coNFEREEs PROGRESS /:
No Less Than 400 Amendments
Disposed of-Customs
Court Stands.

Washington, July .14.-NearIy all the
presidential congressional callers today
agreed the tariff bill will be out of the
way within the next 10 days.
Customs Court stands.
In the conference ON the tariff bill
today the representatives of the house
agreed TO accept the senate customs
court provision.
Dispose of 100 Items.
Washington, July 14-By passing
over the cotton and WOODEN schedules
without taking up any amended para
graphs, and skipping the disputed
points connected with the rates lin
lumber, the tariff conferees were able
yesterday to dispose of about 400
amendments. This number, however.
includes subjects that were settled
tentatively Monday and Saturday.
Many important subjects, such as the
house drawback feature of the alcohol
paragraph, rates on oil cloth, and var
ious items under the head of litho-
graphs were submitted to the sub-con-
ferees.
Discuss Tax Amendment.
Washington, July 14.-For the sec.
ond time the corporation tax amend
ment was yesterday subjected to close
Iscrutiny at the cabinet session. It was
introduced by Attorney General Wick
ersham. The per cent tax on net
earnings was reduced to per cent,
and other changes made which con-
vinced the president ii was ready to
be sent TO congress.
1t will, however, remain with the at
torney general until the conferees are
about ready to report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14

Teheran, July 14.-Fighting in the
streets of Teheran became more SER
ious at midnight when the Persian
Cossacks opened a heavy artillery
fire on the nationalists who at that
hour attempted to rush ;he Cossacks
position from the north and east.
The nationalists succeeded in oc-
cupying a garden close to the house
of Colonel Liakhoff, military COM
mander of Teheran, where they are
now being shelled by the Cossacks.
Rifle and artillery fire has been prac-
tically continuous since yesterday
morning.
Repeating Turkish History.
Teheran, July 14.-Recent events in
Turkey are being repeated in Persia.
The constitutional forces, the advance
of which on Teheran for a time was
not considered serious, are now in
possession of the greater part of the
city, which they entered yesterday
without encountering any organized re-
sistance
While Sardarasad and Siphadar, the
leaders in the movement, concentrated
the attention of the royalists by dem
onstrations to the west, strong body
of nationalists and BakhtiariS made
their way unnoticed around TO the
north, from which point the capture
of the city was not difficult
The guards at the northern gates
were disarmed and the invaders march
ed in, the foreign section leaders tax
ing up their quarters in the old Mel
| liss building. This gives the nation
| alists command of the city, with the
| exception of the artillery square and
| the drill ground adjoining. The roy
alists are badly situated to make fur
ther resistance, and the Cossacks, un
der command of Russian officers, re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
BIGAMlST SAID TO HAVE CONFESSED,
HECANNOT RECALL NAMES OF WIVES

day to this | have been making my
living by marrying and making love,
to women. getting their money and
then deserting them."
Kept Poor by Wives.
One of his most amazing feats, ac-
cording to his own confession. was
making love to 10 women at one time
in Portland, Ore. He says he put an
''ad" for wife in two papers and got
500 answers. While he admits that ihe
got money from most of his wives and
that his marriages were part of get
rich-quick system, Johnson declares
!, that in every instance he spent the
money. he received upon the victim
,.herself
"They kept me broke all the time,
is the way he expresses It.
He married the first of his many
wives in Springfield, Mass. in 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
LUMBER DEALERS
SUED FOR MILLIONS

jackson, Miss, July 1.-THE Retail
Lumber Dealers association of Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana was sued today
in the chancery court at Lexington
under the antitrust statute for the
recovery of penalties aggregating $14,-
$4,000 1t is alleged an offending
agreement was entered into by 70 con
Germs which are admitted as members
of the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-14
ORAWSABICHOUSE
Promise Of Temperance OF
Evelyn Thaw Fills Court
Room.
MORE TIME is GIVEN
Judge Rules That Alienists Must Ex
anime Prisoner in the Open
Court.

White Plains. July 1.-THE prom
ised reappearance of Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw as witness for the state served
TO fill the supreme cont sroom long
before the resumption today of the in
quiry into Harry X. Thaw's mental
condition before Justice Mills.
When court opened Thaw's attorneys
offered additional testimony along the
line of that given by the previous days
witnesses who had expressed their be
lief i'll Thaw's sanity. District Attor-
ney Mack said Mrs. Thaw would be
called this afternoon
Asks for Time.
Thaw's counsel asked that he be
given "a hours notice in which to pro-
duce his alienists prior to a physical
examination of the plaintiff by experts
This was conceded by Clark. Justice
Mills remarked the mental examina-
ton of Thaw by alienists should be
conducted in the open court with Thaw
on the witness stand
School-GirIish as Ever.
White Plains, n. Y, July 14.-Eye
lyn Nesbit Thaw, as pretty as ever
petulant and school-girlish. and dressed
in, the familiar blue which she affected
so much during the trial of her hus
band, Harry X. Thaw, for the murder
of Stanford White. was on the stant
| Tor more than an hour before Justice
Mills in the supreme court here yester
day, subpoenaed by the state in it.
fight to keep Thaw in the asylum fol
the criminal insane at Matteawan.
| And though called by the state in al
endeavor to prove Harry Thaw IRA
tional, what Roger Clarke, the deput,
attorney general, drew from her lip:
created rather a favorable impression
for her husband. She was excused
from the stand shortly after 4 O'Clock
but was resubpoenaed by the state ant
will probably appear again today.
Ruling Favors Evelyn.
| Mr.. Clarke tried hard to get her Il
admit that Thaw had threatened he
! life when she visited him on one oc
casion after his commitment to Mat
teawan. But, turning appealingly Il
the court, she repeatedly refused Il
answer Mr.. Clarke's questions, and af
| ter a clash between counsel, Justic,
Mills ruled that he would hold tn,
| conversation III which the threat wa
supposed to have been made conf
dental one between husband and wife
and therefore privileged until the stat
presented proof to show that DAME
OReilly, the New York lawyer, VIII
was present at the time, was not the
acting as counsel for both Mr.. and Mrs
Thaw. This Deputy Attorney Genera
\ Clarke promised to do, and Mrs. Tha,
was excused after identifying nun
ber of papers in her husbands hand
writing.