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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
HIS MAD CANE LArER.
Paris Banker Fails Victim to > Prac-
ticaI Joker Friend

Our friend, the mysterious practical
Joker, who amuses all Paris with his
FRANKS, has ended the year with a
hoax that does honor 90 his fertile
brain
If ever you have been TO the Jardin
Observation-Disclosures Paris zoo-you
will have seen there dozens of little
boys and girls being promenaded
through the gardens on the back of a
camel or am elephants many of
them as the animal can conveniently
carry.
A few days ago the mammas watch
ing their offspring indulge in that
harmless sport were not little sur
prised to see middIe-aged gentleman.
faultlessly dressed, all by himself
astride on dromedary. One of the
ladies then uttered a little scream
when she recognized in the rider NJ
x, a well-known banker in this
city
Was he mad? Not a bit of It, He
was only the victim of the anonymous
practical joker who had sent him
that he had been appointed general
be opened in Morocco
But" added the document, '.as the
communications in that country are
very primitive, we advise you to prac
tice camel riding"
The poor man believed this story
and he is now compelled to travel un:
derground to escape his friends
Queen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

ct have been successfully cured of
dry eczema. I was inspecting the re-
moval of noxious weeds from the edge
of a river and was constantly in the
dust from the weeds. At night ]
cleansed my limbs but felt a. pricklyI
sensation. I paid no attention to it
for two years but I noticed a, scum
on my legs like fish scales. I did not
attend to it until it came to be too
itchy and sore and began getting two
running sores. My ankles were all
sore and scabby and I could not wear
shoes. I had to use carpet and felt
slippers for weeks. I got a. cake of
the Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura
Ointment. In less than ten days 1
could put on my boots and in less than
three weeks was free from the con-
founded itching. Capt. George p. Bliss,
Chief of Police, Morris, Manitoba, Mar.
20, 1907, and Sept. "a, 1908.''
Potter Drug s. Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
To Improve a Kansas Stream.

According to L. l.. Hidinger, an en-
gineer sent to Ottawa by the depart
ment of agriculture at Washington, a
drainage survey of the Marias Des
Cygnes valley from Bates county, Mis-
souri,, west to Usage county, Kansas,
will be recommended to be done this
summer. The work will suggest means
of flood protection and is expected to
result in the saving of hundreds of
thousands of dollars annually from
flood losses. Mr.. Hidinger has just re-
turned from an inspection of the river
valley west of Ottawa and indicates
that the saving is possible by widening
and Strengthening the channel The
work may be made an extension of the
big Improvement plan now in progress
in the same river valley in Missouri.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Style of Hat Frame to Remain,

When you buy a new hat for this
year you will be perfectly safe to buy
the cloche shape, the kind that comes
down on the head, giving the effect of
a high crown and no brim. You have
been familiar with this style for the
past few months, made up in fur, usu-
ally lynx or fox, but now the time has
come to wear the same shape made up
Of flowers. Of these, faded roses and
lviolets seem to be the most popular
and the most effective, although bluets
Or any other small flower would look
Just as well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
sewed on Dolly Madison,s Dress.

An Atchison woman, Mrs. c. A
Davis, has sewed upon several dresses
that were worn at Inauguration day
receptions. Mrs. Davis when a young
girl lived with her parents in Wash
ington, D. c., and learned her trade of
a seamStress of Mrs. Tulley, who for
number of years did all of the sewing
for the ladies of the White House.
When she was learning as an ap-
prentice she was sent to fit gowns on
two nieces of John Quincy Adams, who
lived in the White House. Later when
Mrs. Davis had completed her appren-
ticeship, she became an expert with
her needle and sewed at the house of
the famous beauty, Dolly Madison.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Drill For Gas at Dodge City.

Mr.. Taylor of Clayton, n. M, has
contracted to sink the gas prospect
hole at Dodge City to the 1900 foot
level for the drilling outfit. Mr. Tay-
Tor went to the town to buy the out
fit but found that it was not for sale
for cash. A proposition was made to
him to drill the hole fcs the outfit and
he accepted. When he reaches the
1000 feet depth, shoul4 the prospect
ing company desire to go deeper, he
will do so for a cash consideration
which the directors consider a fair
proposition. Should 1t develop that
there is no gas or oil the company
will have no further use for the outfit
and should either be found Mr.. Tay-
lor will be on the ground ready to dig
other wells
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
One of Lincoln's sodyquard.

Capt. NJ. H. Ins1ey, aged 70 years,
one of the pioneer citizens of Leaven-
worth and owner of large property in
terests there and in Denver, Col, died
at his home there the other day. He
served with distinction during the civil
war, and was one of the special guards
picked to guard the president at the
White House in 1861. He was instru-
mental in securing Leavenworth's first
railroads, first waterworks, telephone
and several other public utilities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
To Start Memorial BUILDING.

The committee provided for by the
legislature to superintend the cree
ton of the 100000 memorial build
ing will get to work early this spring.
1t will try and have the building COM
pleted before the next regular ses-
sion of the legislature 1t is the in
tention of the commissioners to select
a site facing the state house grounds,
IL possible. The bill requires the
building to be located SO that it can
be lighted and heated by the state
house plant. If property owners try
to hold up the state, the commission
will simply go into court and have a
site condemned
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Kansas Health Laws Best,

DR.. Crumbine, secretary of the state
board of health, says that Kansas is
now equipped with the best health
laws of any state in the Union. The
legislature this winter added four
important laws to the health code as
follows: To compel doctors to report
all cases of tuberculosis to the state
board. To prohibit splitting in public
places Appropriating $4,000 to carry
on an educational campaign against
tuberculosis. To suppress tubercu-
losis in cattle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
ArHAsN LOAD OF TosAcoo.
Fvvenfy-foaF Carloads Purchases fol
Lewis Single Binder Cigar
Facfofv,

What is probably the biggest lot Of
all fancy grade tobacco held by any
factory IN the United States has just
been purchased by Frank P. Lewis, of
Peoria, for the manufacture of Lewis
Single Binder Cigars. The lot. viii
make twenty -four carloads, and IS Sc
Iected from what is, considered by ex-
perts to- be the finest crop raised m
many years The purchase of tobacco
Is sufficient to last the factory moro
than two years. An extra price was
paid for the selection. Smokers of
Lewis Single Binder Cigars VIII apps-
ciate this tobacco.
Peoria Stay.. January 10, 1909.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Been. Strua-
Cling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has. been mani
tested throughout the country by the won
daily by epilepticide still continues. It is
really surprising the vast number of peo-
pie who have already been cured of fits
and nervousness In order that everybody
may have a chance to test the medicine,
large trial bottles, valuable literature, His
tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be
sent by mail absolutely free to all who
write to the DR. May Laboratory, SAB
Pearl Street New York City
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Kansas Two-cent Fare Safe.

kansas will have the 2-cent fare
as long as any state in the Central
West said a Kansas railroad COM
missioner the other day. 1.-THE Mis-
souri, passenger rate case carried with
it a most stringent freight law, which
may have had something to do with
the adverse decision in that case. The
Nebraska case will be decided on the
merits of the 2-cent fare proposition
alone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Has a Lamp a Century Old.

A. r. Wygle, a blacksmith employ
ed at the Brigton mine at Leaven-
worth, has a curious old iron lamp
which he says has been in his family
over 100 years. 1t is shaped like a
small flatiron and at one end there is
an opening through which a cotton
wick projects. The lamp weighs a
couple of pounds and will burn for
ten hours with one filling of crude
melted lard.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Emporia,s Ex-city Assessor Dead.

David ". Goff died suddenly from
a stroke of apoplexy at his home in
Emporia. He was born in Perryville,
Ind, in 1884 and served in the Civil
war in the One Hundred and Fifteenth
Indiana infantry. He had lived in
Kansas since the early SOS. Mr.. Golf
was city assessor several years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
What He Lacked.

II Is related of a South American
general, who was extremely we'll
pleased with himself. that once, when
about to sally forth tn a. grand dance,
he surveyed himself contentedly in the
mirror, and then soliloquized thuss
"Ah. Thou hast all-bravery.
wealth. position, good looks All, what
dost thou Iack"
Whereupon his orderly. who, UNI
known to the general, was close att
hand, remarked,
Sense general. SeuSei"'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
New School Building for Eskridge.

A new combination high and grade
school building to cost approximately
$4,000 will be erected in Eskridge
this summer. Bonds to cover the cost
have been voted. The building will
be of stone construction. When COM
pleted the building will be one Of the
finest in Wabaunsee county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Killed in SawmiII.

]. s. Dickerson, an emp1oye in
Urich's planning mill, met death in a
peculiar manner the other day. A
plank, which he was feeding to a saw
making 5000 revolutions a minute,
caught on a saw tooth, flew back and
struck him about the right ear with
such force that death was instanta-
neOus.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

S
An
delicate shade of
small gilt
with
might be used instead OF
embroidery
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Boys Robbed Manhattan Churches

The mystery of the recent church
robberies in Manhattan has been
cleared by the confession of Charles
Samuel and Joe Meter in the juvenile
court at Manhattan, when they were
tried for house breaking. The boys
confessed to having broken into the
Baptist, the Congregational and Pres
byterian churches At the Baptist
church they found nothing, at the
Congregational church they secured
about Sc from the pastors study and
at the Presbyterian they took in the
neighborhood of SIS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
A Winfield Prohibition Orator Won.

In the fifth annual oratorical con-
test of the Kansas intercollegiate
Prohibition association at Winfield L
M. Shines of Southwestern, Winfield.
took first place; w. H Meredith of
Kansas Wesleyan, Salina, second, and
Leila Wildman of Friends, Wichita.
third.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Wheat Reached 81

Wheat Reached $1.o6 in Abilene, Kan.
Wheat reached S1.06 at Abilene re-
Gently the top price in many years.
Very little is coming in, as farmers
sold most of their surplus several
weeks ago.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Conductor Fell From Train.

NJ. B. Newman, conductor on a
Missouri Pacific freight train, was
killed at Summit He fell from the
rear of the caboose and was struck
by the pilot of the engine on the sec
ond section of the train.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
WeIIinaton Pagers Change Hands.

The Wellington Daily Mail and the
Wellington Weekly Star, the news
papers formerly operated by Andrew
Richards and for the last year edited
by 2. G.. Hopkins of Topeka have been
taken over by the John T. Stewart
estate, which held mortgage on
them, and will be operated by the
estate
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

If you wish beautiful clear, white clothes
use, Red Cross Ball Blue. Large OF.
package, 5. centss
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
A coursing Meet in Kansas.

The Lyon County Coursing club will
hold its spring meet March 20 and 80
in the Cannon pasture north of EN-
poria. Dogs of all ages will be eligible
and the stake will be limited to 80
dogs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Atchison Woman Found Dead.

Mrs. Jerome Hoover, "a years old,
was found dead at her home near At
Gibson. A wound on the back part OF
her head apparently was caused by a
bullet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

It's not difficult to judge some men
by their clothes-policemen and letter
carriers, for example
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
a kansas Business Woman Dead.

Mrs. c. R. Haight is dead at her
home in Burlington She owned the
Pioneer Hardware and Music store
and was one of the pioneer settlers of
Burlington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

BY the time girl gets old enough
to believe that men don't mean the
nice things they say, she is so old
they don't say them any more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Has Cup Washington Drank From.

William S. Garrett, 80 years old,
living in Rosedale, has silver drink
ing cup 21a centuries old. The cups
history covers a period of five genera
lions. William Penn, the founder of
Philadelphia, and George Washington,
the first President, drank from it. 1t
was made in 1860
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

The dentist is invited to attend
many a. swell gathering:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Shot WhiIe CIeanina a RifIe-

Hirman Walker, aged 80, a resident
of Lawrence, while cleaning a rife at
his home, fatally shot himself
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

A dimple in a womans- chin makes
Q dent in a: mans heart.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Mrs. Cole of Abilene Dies.

Mrs. Newton Cole, wife of the ex-
district clerk whose home is at Abb
lene is dead at Kingman where she
went for her health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Some people avoid popular concerts
because they are fond of music.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Sore
Throat will not live under the same roof
with Hanlins Wizard Oil, the best of all
remedies for the relief Of all pain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
4 Domestic Eye Remeay

Compounded by Experienced Physicians
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws
Wins Friends Wherever Used Ask Drug
gistS for Murine Eye Remedy Try M0-
rine in Your Eyes. You VIII Like Murine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

II love wasn't blind Cupid woul,
have a lot more work to do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Building a New Church at Douglas.
Work has commenced at Douglas on
a new NJ. E. church. The church will
be modern in every respect, and will
Cost $4,000
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces In
oammaton, alays PAIN cures wind coli,. 25c bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Things gained are gone, but great
things done endHPe.-2ishop.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Those Tired, Aching Feet of Yours
need Aliens K. of-Ease- sc at your OrregistR
write Al Oln,stcd. LIE 10y n " fCr sample
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Lots of talk that sounds wei. is moth
ing but sound that's unsound
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOwf
If so, use Red Cross Bali Blue. 1t viii make
them white as snow o. package cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

The airship habit Vail take an auto,
mobile income
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Sense, general, sense!'

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS
PAZO OINTMENTis guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles
6 to Il daysor money refunded. 50c
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
CONSOLING.

Artist-Yes, my art is my fortune.
Model (chee~ily)-Never mind. Pow
erty is no crime.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion Never. fails. AT druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
cUTIcURA CURED HIM.

Eczema Came on Legs and Ankles
Could Not Wear Shoes Because
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

ONLY ONE seBROxfO OUININE~
That is LAXATIVE BRONO QUiNISE- Look for
the signature of e W. GROVE Used the World
over 10 Cure q Cold in One BAY. &c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27
Alas. How TrueI

ct often wonder remarked Bfr-
Stubb, in solemn reflection, If the last
man on earth will have the last word =
"Of course he will, John" laughed
Mrs Stubb-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

The losing side is full of suspicion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

But why are you so stIre?
Because the last woman VIII give
1t to him
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1909-03-27

OF Bad Scaling and Itching.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-27
THEY FORCE CRISIS IN ILLICIT
LOVE AFFAIR AT
RoLFE.
COMPEL MISS GREsTocK
TO LEAVE THE TOWN
Secure Discharge of MiIlinsr Who is
Alleged to Have Broken UP Home of
Travelling Man - Latter Decides to
Go With Her and Arrest Of Couple
Follows.
cial to Times.Republican.

SOeCldl TO
Webster City, May 27.-Sheriff
Brown, of this city, when in Rolfe,
where he accompanied C. M. Day, a
travelling man, and Miss Clarissa
Grestock, the milliner, whom he ar
rested here at hotel, learned of an
interesting incident in the escapade of
the couple.
1t seems the couple have been fur
nishng food for scandal in the town
of Rolfe for some time. Day has a
splendid wife and little daughter but
thru his infatuation for Miss Ores
took, has utterly neglected them. fin
ally leaving them in destitute circum-
stances The ladies of Rolfe were so
ncensed over the actions of the pair
that they visited the milliner with
whom Miss Grestock was employed as
trimmer and demanded that the latter
be dismissed from her establishment.
The ladies went in a body, one hundred
fifty strong, and of course their re-
quest was granted and the trimmer
told to skiddoo. In the meantime, Day s
brother and other relatives who lire
at Rutland, had induced Day to- 90
10 that place and quit his attentions
to the trimmer. This Day proi1lsed
to do. However, as soon as Miss Gies
took had lost her position she wrote u
Day and also telephoned him what mad
happened He at once hired rig and
left Rutland to meet her. Since then
the pair have been travelling together
Sheriff Brown says the community
was so wrought up Monday on his ar
rival with the couple there that they
We're almost ready for mob violence
Day was taken before a justice of the
peace to answer to the charge of wife
desertion. Miss Grestock," who could
! not be held on the charge of adultery
was dismissed and left al once for ON
/ aha Days brother, who had induced
the man to promise he would give W
| the woman p-~nlous- to his deserllor
of his wife, is low very bitter over the
action of his brother and Sheriff
Brown says he declares he will do al
he can to send him to the penitentiarl
for deserving his wife and daughter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-27
Tho Montezuma News.
to mes-Ren,1hlican.

special TO Times Republican.
/. Montezuma, May 27.--Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Zorn returned home Monday
from Marshalltown, having been the
guest of their daughter, Mrs. Ewing.
Mr.. L. Urdangen, a former Monte
yuma merchant, but now of Mason
City, was here yesterday.
Professor Goad, Of Humboldt, Kan,
is guest at the Ed Lisor home.
Mrs. j. Lizer of LaPorte City, who
has been here for the past two weeks
with her father, who has been dam
gerously ill, returned home today.
Mrs. ira Thorn. living east of town,
who has been seriously ill for several
weeks, is reported as much better
Mrs. Edna Wells, wife of Fred Wells,
died at the Presbyterian hospital in
Waterloo, Monday. The body was
brought to Montezuma yesterday morn
ing. The deceased, whose maiden
name was Edna Levake, is a sister OF
George Scott and Bert Levake, Of this
place.
Rev. O. S. Baker will preach the
baccalaureate sermon at the M. b.
church, Sunday morning. A union ser
vice will be held.
The high school team went to Mar
engo Saturday morning. and won the
game to s. The boys play Deep
River, Saturday next.
DIR. Ida Schell, of Milwaukee, is Wis
iting her many friends here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-05-27
and Misses Gladys Ketcham. Rosalie
Harris and Pearl Easter, employees,
We're injured by the paragraph.
NEW DEPOT ASSURED.
c., r. l. & P. Structure at Esther
willie to Cost About $4,000.

G. r. !. & p. Structure at Esther
willie to Cost About $4,000.
Special to Times Republican.
Baskerville, May PA fine new sta
ton is assured for Baskerville. Super
intendent Wilson returned from Albert
Lea Wednesday, where he was in con-
sultation with the general officials of
the c., r. I. & p, approving the plans
for the new station for Baskerville in
the place of the one recently burned.
The station will be splendid struc-
ture. two story. the upper story being
arranged for the division offices. 1t
Will be built of brick, with some trim
mings. Work will begin at once, and
the structure finished before cold
weather. The remains of the old build
tngs have been cleared away, and a
box car improvised for ticket and
freight office, and another for a bag
gage room, while passenger coach
will serve as a waiting room during
the time the new station is being built.
The structure will cost about $4,000
and will be located on the opposite side
of the track from the old one, fronting
on the street opposite the Orleans Ho-