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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
UNCLE SAM SEEKS STAMP vENDER.

Will the time come when Uncle Sam can
dispense with letter carriers? The increasing use
of the automobile. the pneumatic tube and me-
chanica1 devices in the postal service would lnd1-
cate that eventually some method of delivering
mail will be found which-will, in a large measure,
do away with the present system of distribution.
The postoffce department has annual appro-
priation which is used to experiment with mechan-
zeal devices and every year officials called
upon to Investigate the practicability and utility
inventions. There have been hundreds of differ
ent styles of mail boxes submitted, and there is
end of devices designed for picking up mail
bags by fast-moving express trains. There is no
doubt experts say, that the stamp-hx1ng ma
chine will into general USE and they are
equally certain that the government will adopt
slot machines for the automatic sale OF postage
stamps as Germany numerous other foreign
countries have. The department has made an Off
cial trial of such machines
a little more than year ago the postmaster
general appointed special committee of officials
to make thorough investigation of the stamp
vending machines. Washington is now having its
extended public demonstration of these machines,
and other cities also will have chance to try
them for long period under the direct superv1-
sion of the postofTice authorities
When the postmaster general decided to make
experiments with stamp-selling machines. he in
vited all persons with inventive tendencies to sub
nit models He did not confine the invitation to
were offered for experiment, and the postoffce
committee had long and tedious task in selecting
those that appeared to be practical
After much investigation the committee selected
a half-dozen machines for further test To the
owners inventors of these six makes given
the opportunity to make public tests of the VEN
ders under the direction of the department, but at
their expense Finally three different models
picked out for extended public test at
government expense
Two of these machines foreign inventions
one German machine and the other the invention
of Australian
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

of Mexico there are lots and lots of
men who exc out their 1ivings doing
just this thing. For the man who
doesn't have to fish for the devil-fish,
it's fun, but to the man or crews of
men who do it for their daily bread;
well, they content themselves with
single catch a day.
Aristotle of old is recorded in his
tory as the first writer on the SUBJ
5ect of devil-fshing, but as he was
exceedingly fond of Mr.. AristotIe's
health he left lots unsaid because he
didn't investigate.
Every Gulf of Mexico sailor who
fishes for this creature carries
Ratchet close by, for that is the only
means of getting away from the fish's
tentacles-simply cutting them off as
they are about to grasp the intended
victim.
In the gulf the devil-fsh is har-
pooned and seldom after one of these
great prongs has been imbedded in
the body of the victim are the fisher
men able to land their quarry within
two hours. Usually it takes from
three to four hours of good, hard mus
cle-grinding work and then lots of
times the crew of the hunting craft
must cut the cable and lose the har-
pooh simply because the brute fights
too hard to allow the occupation to
be carried on safely. 1t is little
wonder that one fish a day of this
variety is considered sufficient
Many wild, weird tales are told of
the devil-fish. One class of stories
deals with the creatures addiction to
towing ocean-going steamers out of
their courses. So strong is the deem
sea monster that captains of vessels
have been known to wonder what
was carrying them to windward and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

often told of the battles which they have seen IN
clear wafer between these warriors OF the br1ny
deep but telling of the victors scarce
Along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico the sharks
show their delight at the plight of the devil-hsh
when caught by following in it's bloody wake and
with wide-open jaws, seeking a bite here or there
from the carcass. At night along the coast they
fight in the water for the opportunity to consume
the dead devilfish after the fishermen have fin
isfed with him
All in all devil-shing is the most thrilling most
hazardous most enhancing method of angling
which has been discovered, for the creature is
doubtless the craftest of the inhabitants of the
tropical waters And the man who goes after the
scalp of the devil-fish while he is not armed with
modern aecoutrements is taking his own life in
his hand The plain hardware store Ratchet with
the short handle declared to be the best weapon
of defense in close quarters and dozens of lives
have been saved simply because the parties at
tackled equipped with hatchets and knew
how, when and where to use them upon the an
atomy of the dangerous fish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
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upon investigation find that devil-fish or cutie
fish was trying to bite off of the rudder
Numerous cases of the fish attempting and sue
ceedng in towing ten-ton sloops for miles have
been recorded in the annals of the industry. The
devil-fshers always are compelled to put up hot
fight against this animal of the sea- The intend
ed quarry viii pull them far out of their
after the first harpoon has stung his hide and
it takes two and sometimes three of them be
fore the catch be brought close enough to
the sloop to allow the gunner to place shot in
vital spot
The fish be continually worried or it
will descend to the bottom to rest in which
1t usually takes the boat crew and apparatus
with it.
story is told of boat which had not
had a devil-hsh strike for two days until finally
the harpoon expert on the bowsprit imbedded
of the monsters The creature, of course, went
through the formalty of turning the water there
abouts into delicate black, this being of the
traits of the species when attacked. This done
the devil-fish started for home which the bot
tom of the gulf. The harpoon expert hated to
let go, on account of strikes being few and the
boat, and harpoonst also began the descent
in inky darkness. The craft being provided with
air tanks at each end, the harpooned had some
Job his hands, and when down in the
figure, the eightarmed namesake of the American
trust gingerly climbed into the boat with the
men who were seeking his life-blood. 1t being
dark the fishermen did not perceive his presence.
Once more at the surface, however, and there
was miniature fire panic Reganng his pres
of mind however the harpoonist put out
drop on his second throw and put end to the
pranks of the fish. That tale been called
Just fish story but there three deep
fishermen to-day who voueh for the truth of
portion of it and they still ply that trade the
coast of the gulf But when the devil-ish
starts for home, they let him 60
The nlanta. the creature is called by sci
ence, is be found as far north on the Atlantic
coast the Carolinas and in those waters
of the largest of this class of creatures have
been seen One caught the Atlantic coast
several years ago required three yoke of to
drag it from the sea and its weight estimated
four TONS
Usually the devii-fsh measures from 20 to 25
feet across its back when full grown and one
mariner the Pacific coast reported that he had
estimated one to be 40 feet which eye measure
ent of course, is within the realm of possibility
The creature has well defined plans of de-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Prince de Sagan is said to be a so
cial outcast in Paris. ostracised by the
very select circle in which he formerly
moved. 1t is not because of any more
lapses of which he may be guilty Far
from it; society formerly received him
gladly for all his well-known record. 1t
is because he has refused to accept a
challenge to fight Count Roni de Cas-
tellane, and has thereby offended a
gentleman" French honor is a
funny thing The whole business is
like an act in a comic opera.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

The announcement is made of
decrease in the sale of darning cotton
for stockings. This may be either the
result of prosperity which allows peo-
pie to buy new clothes and not mend
their old ones so much, or it may cor
roborate the charge made recently
that American women are the LATEST
on earth. The evidence on either
side is bound to be interesting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

China needs ruler who will come
out in the open, live the life of a good
sovereign and keep in mind that this
is the twentieth century, not the
tenth. Until that land gets such an
emperor her lack of modern civiliza-
ton and her adherence of modern
ideas will keep her far in the back
ground among the progressive nations
of the world.
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tense, and thus the AL
mighty has endowed the
species with more than
the ordinary powers, for
usually fish, beast or
bird of the air has only
one natural mode of pro-
lection. The cuttlefsh,
however, can cast from
it's tissues an inky sub
stance known as "se-
pia," which turns the
water in its vicinity an
impenetrable black and
allows eScaDe. Combined
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

and after a year or so into eight
small arms. These grow larger and
stronger as the age of the fish in
creases. Some adult specimens have
been caught. the tentacles of which
were over 20 feet in length. Jets of
water squirted by means of fins con-
stitute the method of locomotion of
the cuttlefish.
The devil-fish's choicest occupation
is that of feeding upon shoals of
smaller members of the fnny tribe
and when interrupted in this pursuit
he effect is terrifying. The great
creature will toss several of it's ten
tacles to the surface, still continuing
to feed with the rest of them; and if
this bluff fails to scare the intruder
away, the devilfish will come to the
surface personally to see about it.
While next to human beings,
sharks are the greatest enemies of
the cuttlefsh, the scavengers of the
sea are just about as frightened by
the tentacled monsters as the latter
are by the sharks. Mariners have
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
LAXATIVE FOR
WOMEN FREE

There is q great difference in the
purposes to which a laxative should
be put. Tablets and pills, salts, ETC.,
are usually violent purgatives or
cathartics, and altogether too power
full for the average person
A woman at all times needs only a
needed by anyone, weak or strong
though they may be, for the object is
simply to move the bowels, and if a
gentle laxative will do it, what is the
use of a violent one2
DIR. Ca1dwelPs Syrup Pepsin has
earned well-deserved vogue among
women and children and old folks
people who must necessarily be care
full of what they take.
1t is a liquid laxative tonic and adj
mittedly the greatest stomach, liver and
bowel remedy before the American peo-
pie The price is only so cents or 81 bot
tie, as it comes in both sizes, and all
druggists sell it. Its pleasant taste and
women in constipation, torpid liver, sour
stomach, sick headache, heartburn and
such like digestive complaints. Its use for
a short time will remove the trouble
unnecessary. Its tonic properties build up
the stomach and intestinal muscles so
that they act naturally again That this
is so is the experience of MANY heads of
Va, Mrs. K. L. Stout. of Louisville, Ky,
and numerous others; in fact, way out in
Williams, Cal, as Mrs J; E. Blacimore,
seems to be using it
If the remedy is new to you and YOU
want to make a trial of it before buying.
below and free test bottle will be sent
you. Then If results satisfactory you
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

That Americans find life especially
sweeter than other nations is proved
by the figures showing candy con-
sumption The candy bill of the Uni
ted States for 1908 is 800. 100000.
This not only shows a tendency to a
greater sweetness in national life, but
also that if times are growing more
prosaic, romance is dying hard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

An Injunction has been issued by
a court in Ohio forbidding man from
making love to an attractive widow.
When it comes to ordering a man not
to fall in love. they might as well is
sue injunctions against ducks swim
ming. Even Shakespeare, who sug-
gested that lovers should be put in a
madhouse, did not go so far as to hint
at Jail
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

murderer was electrocuted in New
Jersey and physicians were refused
permission to try TO resuscitate the
victim. The New Jersey authorities
have the right idea When criminal
is once dead. it is the best to let him
stay dead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Following the revolutionary over
throw of Nord Alexis, it seems that
three aspirants to the presidency of
Hayti are putting forward their claims.
The way out of the involvement will. II
Is quite within the possibilities, be
sought for in another revolution
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

naval court-martial has declared
that the delirious delights of a happy
honeymoon are no excuse for deser-
ton from the service. As long as the
cold-blooded abstraction called naval
service can command legs which
march and arms which carry weapons
little it recks of hearts that love.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

strengthening machines are now
used quite extensively in Australia In
Tasmania they are just beginning to
be- installed. 1t seems only a question
of time when all the sheep shearing in
this island will be done by machinery,
driven by steam, electric or gasoline
power
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

In writing a code letter that may
accidentally fall into other hands than
those of the person for whom it is in
tended, it is better to avoid such
words as peach and use mud
fence" kangaroo" "turnip.r or some
equally harmless substitute.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Great Britains commerce fell of
s494 200, 900 last year. landing, we as
sumo, with a dull, sickening thud-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

AS long as England expects women
who set the social pace to shoot
pheasants and deer it must expect
somewhat excessive readiness to re-
sort to physical violence when suf-
fragettes get excited
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Owing to the French letter carriers
strike a number Of challenges to duels
are delayed in transmission.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Great Britain and Germany are
again making faces at each other, but
that will be ALL
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

A girl of II has published book
With infant prodigies in the field what
chance has the author who has reached
the fateful age of 40?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

European swindlers who circulated
100000 worth of bad money in this
country were most fnconsiderate. The
secret service has enough on it's mind
without this foreign interference.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

A German professor has discovered
the trachoma germ, though it was
hiding in the eye of an ape. Who but
a professor would have thought of
looking for it there?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

There would be fewer divorces. says
a noted composer, if we had more mu-
sic. We doubt it. Many a happy
home has been broken up by the pres
ence of a perfectly upright piano.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

IMAGINE a great, fat
Shiny something poked
out of the water into
your face, quickly fol-
lowed by another Shiny
something and then
another and another;
each endeavoring to
secure an option on a
different portion of
your anatomy, and you
have. one of the vari-
Gus joys of fishing for
the devil fish
But along the Amer
lean coast of the Gulf
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Castro left much of his fortune in
the hands of European hotelkeepers-
He was unwise to choose a time when
the regular American tourist was at
home saving his money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOws
If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow. 2 OF. package cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

The first book printed il the United
States was entitled The Freeman
Oath
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

A Georgia court has decided that to
call man liar is a breach of the
peace and means fight This is one
of the cases where custom asserts
Itself as a lawmaker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08
Mere Humans.

A Wilkesbarre magistrate has de-
cided that COW has precedence over
an automobile and does not have to
wear red lantern on her tail when
standing in the road O. nights medi-
tatiyely chewing her cud. Human be-
ings apparently must take their
chances.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Some men exercise as much imag-
nation on their own excellences that
they have nothing left but judgment
for the good in others.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

''Who cares if a duck of a girl is
feather-headed?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gurus reduces
fammation alays PAIN cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

can buy it of your druggist
If there is anything about
your ailment that you don't
understand, or if you want
any medical advice. write
to the doctor, and he will
answer you fully. There is
no charge for this service.
The address is DIR. w. B.
Caldwell. 201 Caldwell bldg,
Monticello, Ill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

It's Pettit's Eye SaIve,
that gives instant relief to eyes, irritated
from dust, heat, sun or wind. 25c All drug
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

A brother is mirror that never
fatters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-05-08

H. S. GIVLER. Pub
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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-24
oReaNIzED LABOR PARTY.

New York, March 24.-With the
hope Of carrying out the political pro-
gram outlined last fall by the Ameri"
can Federation of Labor an organi2a-
tion known as tho Workingman's Po-
litical party has been started in New
York. Work is being done in every
assembly district and an attempt will
be made to concentrate the votes of
union men on assembly candidates
who will pledge themselves to work
in the legislature for a modification
of the injunction laws.
The movement was started soon af-
ter the conviction of president Com
pers and his associates for contempt
of court, and 1t was at first hoped to
enlist the unions in the plan as unions
But as this has failed missionary work
is being done among the labor men
Individually Headquarters for the
new party have been opened in
Fourth avenue.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-24
WATERLOO DAUGHTER
DIED At DETROIT
She Mas Born During the Battle in
Which Napoleon was DccisiVcly
Defeated.

Detroit, Mich, March 2i-Mrs.
Mary Ann sullivan who was born on
the battlefield of aWterloo, while the
shots were singing over her head, and
the battlefield of Waterloo. while the
leon were clashing died today at st.
Luke's hospital at the age Of 80 years.
Her father, William Southal, be-
longed To the Royal Welsh Fusillors
and her mother accompanied tuc
troops 10 war. Just before the battle
OF Waterloo. Mrs SOuthaIl started
across the battlefield TO get some
brandy for a sick soldier out she was
ordered back by the Duke ot yelling,
ton. who shouted GO back woman,
the shooting has commenced" Mn.
Southall fled 10 grove nearby and
fen into swoon and lay unconscious
during the battle. When her plight
was discovered, there lay beside her
IA little daughter The baby was Mrs.
SOuthall.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-24
ENGINE BURIED
IN DEEP SAND
Oregon Short Line Train Using
Union Pacific Double Track
Road Struck De-
rdilGr and
Piled up.

Ogden, Utah, March 24.-Engineer
Laying and Brakeman Pearson are
ucad, Fireman Rasmussen seriously
injured; an engine buried to the
smokestack in the sand and five
freight cars piled up indiscriminately
is the disastrous record made at 5
o'clock this morning by Oregon Short
Line freight train No "a, in charge
of Conductor Schnocke and Engineer
Laying, running between Granger and
Green River, Wyo., on a lately double
tracked piece of the Union Pacific.
The accident occurred five miles
east of Granger at Gauntlet bridge
No. 261, where the double track on
the Utah division of the Union Pa
ciiic is also used by the Oregon Short
Line trains. This morning freight
train No. "a came down from Poca-
tellO on the Short Line road. stopped
for orders at Granger and then pro-
Ceeded eastward towards Green River
over the Union Pacific tracks.
Engineer Laying had evidently over
looked his order to stop before he
crossed the bridge, and as a result
of this error the train ran up to the
"derailer" and sped on until it struck
the loamy soil at the east end of the
bridge. burying Engineer Laying and
Brakeman Pearson in the wreck.
They were dug ont as quickly as pos
sible but both were dead.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-03-24
RANCHER SHOOTS MAN
WHO SWINDLED HIM
Shot Real Estate Dealer When the
Latter Filed Second Mortgage
on Land.

santa Ana, Cal, March 24.-Believ-
ing that he had been swindled, Ed
ward Reinhaft, a rancher of Lobo,
today probably fatally shot G. y.
Garry, land dealer of Benedict. The
shooting took place in the office of
II j. Forgy. lawyer
Reinhart says that he sold a ranch
TO Garry for $4,000. He was 10 pay
$4,000 and give a mortgage for $4,000.
Before Reinhart could file his mort
gage Garry filed another one on the
land for S22.500. The two men met
IN the office of Forgy apparently for
the purpOseof making settlement,
During a dispute, Heinhart drew an
English bulldog pistol and fired twice.
Both shots took effect. Garry was
moved TO a hospital. but has slim
chance OF recovery. Reinhart is in
jail