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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-02

descended upon the back of the sleep
ing Homer-dear with a resounding
thud. Get up there-if you want to
get any birds"
Go away" mumbled the sleeper.
I'm s-sl-sleepy."
Hey" called JOnesy. ARE you GO
ing hunting or back to bed again!
Get q move on you. Justwed, or you IL
get left. The 'pushers' are out there
row waiting for us
Ten minutes later Homer-dear was
down in the dining-rOom. half awake,
raIf asleep. A good. hot breakfast.
however. soon opened wide his eyes
and as he. along with the others. STEP
red out of the shack and started TO
the river. taste of the cold fresh air
woke him like an electric shock.
Down by the miniature wharf half
dozen skiffs floated lazily on the
water. a "pusher" lying back in each
CO them. getting in final "snooze
before rousing himself for the siren
ucus work ahead Of him.
Here you are Justwed," called out
Rlinkens. cheerily. you take the boat
or the end of the wharf. The pusher
is a daisy and he will show you where
to find EN-"
Mr.. is. pusher was grizzied.
weather beaten riverman, who grumo-
fed a good morning" in a tone or
voice meant to be amiable and thea
reIapsed into that utter deathlike tao
hurnity peculiar to his kind as they
pole along with long. siow-swing
strokes.
All OF which did not suit Mr.. Just
wed a little bit
pretty cold this morning. he sug-
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ECSttu
No answer.
rs the fog always this heavy?" ask
ed Mr.. j., presently.
The pusher cast a meditative eve
about. squirted out stream of tObac-
CO Juice that landed precisely on the
floating twig at which he had aimed
it and replied:
NO; sometime it air worse,"
Mr.. J. felt hurt But he concluded
to make one more attempt.
"How's the hunting been this
week." he asked. confident that he
had at last hit upon an appropriate
sUbjects
The riverman paused a moment as
he slowly pulled the pole out of the
mud at the end of a stroke, peered
around through the mist. speared
another floating twig with his deadly
aim and replied laconically:
Well. mister. fer them as can shoot
l. has been fine; but fer them as talks
a. the birds instid of hitting them.
there amt been nothin' but fisher
mans luck"
"Stung," laughed Mr.. J. to himself
under his breath.
Just then the pusher Strengthened
Up and pointed silently ahead.
Mr. J. regarded him a moment per
plexedly and then followed the direc-
ton Of his Outstretched finger. Ahead
OF him he saw the shadOwy outlines
o. the gently waving stalks Of marsh
grass looming up through the mist
and growing clearer and clearer each
second as the skin ran along" into
them. An incesss/It hum and chatter
Of birds-millions of them. il seemed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-02

attached to first class United States
1 battleships.
The motor boats. retlendent in
FURNISHED brass and with tie rich
woodwork polished like the top of d
! mahogany dining-room table, are open
and are preferred in pleasant weather
but the steam launch with its canopy
Of white duck has the call when the
I elements are not on their good be-
havior. All of the boats display at
the prov the insignia Of their mission
in the form of representations Of the
seal OF the United States in cOlOrs -
coat of arms similar to that which
has a conspicuous place on each OF
J the presidential automobiles. When
one of these little vessels has the
President as a passenger she also flies
at her stern the Presidents speci Al
hag-a great square of blue bunting
bearing the seal Of the republic in
cOlors.
With the President and his friends
lOunging in chairs under the canopy
on the after-deck Of his yacht and the
ship heading toward the open sea on
a long OF short cruise there is little
in the routine aboard TO impress the
0nlOoksr a. different from the CORE
spending scene on any large and lux
urious private yacht. However. there
Is a wide difference in the circum-
stances under which the President
= hrs
casion for a ceremony that is distinct
" spectacular and is duly garnished
with RULES. fourishcs and saluies.
Lining the deck Of the yacht as the
President approaches. the seamen in
their spogless white uniforms. are
drawn up. each with arms extended
and resting upon the shoulders 81 the
ran on either side of him Al the
cangway eight sailor lads form a
double line through which the Presi-
dent advances 10 receive the greet
inCs Of the commander and other Of
fcers Of the ship who are on hand 20
formally receive hira. As the Chief
Executive steps aboard the Yacht the
saiuiinc battery booms out the first
grn ~ the presidential salutc and the
Chief Magistrate and al the other
persons present stand with barred
heads during the frine of this salute
- twenty-onc guns and the playing of
tho band ~ The Star Spangled Ran
nor There IS another similar salute
when tho President leaves the ship 4
unless tho distinguished yachisman
fools that be has had surfcii n such I,
noisy houcrs and asks that u be dts 1
rcnscd with
Neither of the presidential yachts
-omrarc in size or appointments With 2
nc yachts Of European rulers. n0.s
bly, the yachts Of the German Emper-
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or. the Gar of Russia and the Brit
Yankee presidential yachting as car
ried on in this day and age costs the
nation a pretty penny. Indeed, dur
ing the past five years ii has cost I'm
Gle Sam something like a million and
a half dollars to maintain what are
commonly known as the three pres
idential yachts. Only two of these.
the MayflOwer and the Sylph are used
Ia any extent by the President and his
family. The third vessel, the Dolphin
Is held al the behest of the Secretary
of the Navy. but. of course. IL any
thing were to happen to put the May
flower temporarily out OF commission
the Dolphin would at once take on
the functions of a presidential yacht
and indeed these were formerly hers.
she being the only presidential yacht
prior to the Spanish-American War.
OF the Presidents yachts. the Sylph.
which is a comparatively small vessel.
only 1913 feet in length, is used only
for cruising in sheltered waters. such
as the Potomac and Massachusetts,
Bay; whereas the MayflOwer. which is
273 feet in length and carries a crew
of 165 men. is used for all the more
ambitious yachting excursions, as for
instance President Taft's most notable
yacht cruise. to date. the one along
the coast of Maine to the Canadian
border during the past summer. .
Both the presidential yachts are
well qualified for their present use
because both of them were private
yachts before Uncle Sam purchased
them during the Spanish-American
War and converted them into naval
craft by adding a few guns which now
come in handy for saluting purposes
and. he it added there is a deal-of sa-
luting to be done when the President
entertains on board. as he frequently
does. distinguished foreign visitors or
the ENJOYS Of other nations Goodly
sums have been spent from time 10
time in refitting and rcfurnishing the
presidential yacht. but these expendi-
lures all come out Of the appropria-
tions for the navy department and not
as some folks evidently suppose. from
the funds set aside for the upkeep OF
the White House. The expenditure
that caused the most talk was that
in connection with the insiallatVh
on board the Hayfower Of q new bath
tuba bath tub hewn from block Of
solid marble and yet rc0my enough 70
accommodate the present President
Of the United States.
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sounded and resOunded in a most
nerve-racking fashion. The very air
itself was tense with the birdlife all
around, with the iutter of thousands
of wings and shriil cries from hungry
throats.
Suddenly. without the slightest
warning. there was a rush. a whir and
dark. vibrating mass darted NJ
from the marsh ahead with shrill
cries The birds had flushed" and
were off in the twinkle of an eye.
And-and be it repeated - Mr.
Homer Justwed still sat in the bow,
dazed. woOl-gathering and staring
blankly ahead. his gun lying inertly
upon his knee.
Hi" growled the pusher. recov-
oring with difficulty from his aston
ishment. Amt your gun loaded. mis-
teri"
Gun? Loaded repeated Mr. J..
as one just emerging from the dark
ness and stumbling around 10 get his
bearings. Gun? Oh. I see - You
mean why didn't ] shoot? Well-well
er-weH. / guess ! have not woke Up
entirely as yet"
The pusher's face was perfect pic
ture Of disgust lie sought SOlace in
expectorsting - but he hadn't the
heart TO even aim az anything; he
just simply expeciOratcd. Grimly he
seized the pole aeain and turned the
nose Of the skin Up stream. working
silently along the edge OF the marsh.
Presently he pointed dead ahead
again.
Suddenly the rush and the whir
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-02

down at the market. Hal ha, Oh,
you hunter,"
"Sh-s-sh growled Mr.. J. shut
up, can't you? You are too darned
SMART
CARvEL CALVERT HALL.
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Il Saved His lea

An thought I'd lest ny lcg.T
writes J. 4. Swenscu. Of Watertown.
Wis. "Tcn years 81 eczema. that -
doctors could not CUE had NJ last
laid nc up. Then Buctlcn's Arnica
Salve cured ~. sound and vel. In
.allibic for skin r,rupi ons. Eczema.
salt Ehcun. Rolls Fcvcr Sores.
Burns. Scalds. Cuts and Plies &c
n All Druggists.
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~ UNITING? Hunting? eXclalm-
ed Mrs. Justwed, with that
rising infection peculiar to
wives when questioning their
husbands statements with
ont actually saying that they douot
tbem. why. didn't know you couiu
shoot, Homer"
..You didn't" retorted Mr.. Justweo,
in an aggrieved tone Humph- !
dare say there are several Things .
can do that you don't know ABOUT:
Right here my dear Blossom, 1t mlsht
NOT he amiss TO remind you that such
is the mistake of many married "o-
man. Somehow she gets the ldea lhal
she knows all there is 10 know Oh q
man lust because she's been marrleu
e., him a wear or so-that's where she
bas got another think coming, though
uurt9 Well. now, ! admit I'm 10
Ruffalo Bill nor a Deadshot Ike OF
Crinplc Creek. But when 1t comes 10
Main ordinary twentieth century nuh'-
ing I'm not altogether a dub j nave
been hunting a few times in my NE
vou know. before ! confined my actlV-
tiles in that line entirely to the hunt-
ing of domestic troubles and milkmen
who failed TO leave the daily bottle OF
tactical fluid on the dumbwaiter!
.Tm-u-uml" Knocked Mrs j., with
good natured sarcasm. What long
tail our cat has got when 1t is stepped
en- I'm sure. my dear Homer, II you
bun, and shoe; as well as you get up
on vour ear when your wife asks
simple little question. preparatory TO
adriring you the more for an accom-
nlishment she did not know you pos
sesscd. why. then-well. you'll return
home with a mighty full game bag,
When did you say you leaveg TO
picht2 And you'll return late Sunday
night or the first thing Monday morn
irr7 Who are the other men in the
party2"
The only one YOU know is Jonesy.
down at the bank" replied Mr. J.
The others are friends Of his-abou;
six in all in the party. Ono OF them
a Mr.. Blinkens. you see. OWES this
hunting shack down the river. Tic
has a cook. ice. fresh milk. real iron
beds and Just about anything fellow
could wish for. They all say he Is tho
hest host ever. and naturally Inkook-
Ing forward to a real bangup time. Ny
on!y regret. dear. IS that 7 can't take
vou along. Ruf. Of course. as you can
sec yourself. it's no place sDr women.
However. III bring you a nice haR OF
reed birds and. perhaps. duck or two
so you'll al least enjoy eating them.
"Huh-h-h.h7 What's tho Natter
uumblcd Mr.. ,. early the next morn
ing = fufi half hour before the sun had
evcn begun 20 peep above the horizon.
al.r-l IN Inrtnrcd liz. line ln rcf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-10-02

1 SDullleu dEd4D. anu h&- - al
bic and as shaky and nervous as
| man with the ague. came up with his
gun and banged away-bang! bang.
with both barrels All of which was
| thoroughly right and proper and look
ed even experienced and professional
But. be it related with chagrin, he
had failed TO take aim.
He had simply blazed away trusting
t. luck.
one lone solitary little bird dropped
| sadly down-and the rest were gone
| l.efore you could say Jack Robin
SOM"
] The pusher actually so far forgot
himself as to let the pole slip entirely
from his grasp. Moreover, he took
his swig of tobacco from his mouth
and actually threw il away-yes N
threw il right into the water There
vas no satisfaction in tobacco even,
he argued. with a ienderfoot like Mr..
= in the boat
Late Sunday night MIR. Justwed
irooped gaily into the apartment. Mrs.
J was waiting up for him. and Ar.
and Mrs. Smiih-Jones. old friends.
had come over 20 keep her company.
Mr.. J. kissed Blossom and greeted
the Smith-Jones effusively-
What Iuck?~ he repeated in an
swer To their eager question TO that
effect. What luck? Well, you just
look al this,"
lie opened his suit case and drew
forth three large paper wrapped bun
dies.
Each must have contained at least
% birds.
"EIow's that for a single day. ex-
claimed Mr J. proudly.
"Oh. Homer" cried Mrs. J. that's
too lovely for anything, You really
can hunt. can't you2 Why, they'll
las' for week"
Mr. ] smiled afablv.
But smith Jones was examining The
birds in rather an unpleasant fash
son.
Presently he looked ND
What kind ~ birds did YOU say
these arc. Iustwcd7~ he asked pres
entity.
Reed birds" answered Mr. J bold
Is. -'aud and como phcasanis. anf
c~ and woodwork Why"
Oh. nothing answered Smith
Jones. uifha grin.
4 few minutes later. however. when
be- was alone with Mr. =. in the sitting
room Mrs. Iusfwcd ard his wife hav-
Ire hurried fo Tho Kitchen IN cieaa ;hc
birds no remarked. quite casually.
SAY. 1usfwcd bow Bong since 80
.srodroct from a boaf7 or have Won
81 covered e1ri ~ FISH dor that runs
hern doun fhrough the wafer on
De level. iiffo. boa much did you
ave 20 pay a dozen Tor those birds
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"Huh-h-h-A7 What's the maifcr7"
uumbIcd Mr.. ' early the next morn
ing fuii half hour before the sun had
e.cn begun 20 peep above The horizon.
Get NJ. Iusfwcd its time 70 got
I'D called the sleepy. shivcring voice
again. And this time a rough hand
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PRESIDENT ON HIS YACHT

Continued from Ninth Page.)
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. UNITING? Hunting?" exclaim-
ed Mrs Justwed, with that
rising infection peculiar TO
wives when questioning their
husbands statements with
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Latest Kansas Events.
Tried to Blow up Court House.

A plot was discovered recently just
In time to save the Douglas county
court house at Lawrance from being
blown into ruins. During the morn
ing Henry Gillum, the janitor at the
court house, went to the basement
and lighted the gas in the furnace as
LIS his usual custom. He left the fur
mace room in the basement and did
mot return until several hours later.
Upon entering the furnace room he
found that the gas had been turned or
and then turned on again. The fur
mace room was filed with gas and it
had escaped into the adjoining rooms
In the basement By the use of gas
pump the gas was removed from the
building and the danger eliminated.
Only one clue to the explanation of
the plot has thus far been discovered.
william Green, county clerk, saw a
strange looking man walk quickly out
OF the basement of the building dur
ing the morning. The man is not en-
ployed at the court house and as far
as can be learned transacted no bust
ness in the building during the morn
Ing. An investigation is being made.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Wants oneers, Bonds Raised.

Attorney J. F. Hanson, who is still
confined to the county Jail for alleged
contempt of court, was brought before
the county commissioners where he
made a strong appeal to have the
bonds of both the probate Judge and
the sheriff raised to $4,000. In his
explanatory talk he says that the pres
-ent bond of $4,000 is too low, and as
these two officers are now pilling on
themselves guilt that will cost the
county a large sum, for the safety of
the county, the bonds should be raised.
IN speaking of his confinement and
his attitude to the officers he grew en-
thusiastic when in the full flower of
his oratory he declared: Gentlemen,
1 am here to tell you that 1 will not
bow down and kiss Judge Sward's
foot" The commissioners voted to
take Mr.. Hansons motion under ad-
yfSement
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Kansas City Theaters.

At the Willis Wood for the week be-
ginning Sunday matinee, May /, David
Relascos great California drama, "rhe
Rose of the Rancho" will be the at
traction, with Miss Eva Lang as the
star. supported by a strong company.
The scene of the play is laid in South
srn Californiss and the stage setting
As marvel of beauty.
The Grand will have the great rae
ing comedy "Wildfire". as the attrac-
lion for the week commencing Sunday
matinee. May 1. The company is well
organized and contains several well
known players The play is one of
the most realistic and effective ever
produced on the American stage.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
rinser Cloth for Bridge Bags.

The latest development in bridge
bags is of perfectly square shape and
can readily be made by an inexperi-
enced person. A width of novelty
open-work mesh tinsel cloth which
comes in both silver and gold, is first
lined with a delicate tone of blue.
rose or green taffeta or satin, the side
and top edges firmly buttoned togeth-
er with twist and then finished with a
fancy edging of heavy silver or gold
thread. Bullion braid, knotted into
five balls, ornaments the lower edge
of the bag, which is closed with braid
draw strings finished with bullion tas-
sells
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Boys Enter Corn Contest.

One hundred and twenty boys of the
Frankfort vicinity have entered the
Boys Corn Growing Contest being
held by the Southeast Marshall Coun-
ty Farmers institute. There is more
interest being manifested by the boys
in that part of the county this year
in these contests than was evidenced
last year although last spring there
was quite a large enrolment in the
contest and at the exhibition and grad
ing Of the corn grown last year there
were 55 boys who had corn on exhibit
ton Not only are these contests in
teresting the goys but they are prov
ing quite a factor in developing a bet
ter grade of corn in the community.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
W44eze..e~ ga~tA ><
EMBROIDERY PUT UPON LACE
Dainty French Idea That Involves
Work, But Is Well Worth the
Time II Takes.

Upon some of the most exquisite
French underwear there is a copyable
little note for the deft-fngered wom-
en- of our needlework guild.
Heavy motifs of embroidery orna-
ment valenciennes lace.
They appear upon the cross section
of the nightdress, the chemise and the
corset cover; also upon those strips
passing over the shoulder, and again
on the lace drawer ruff1es. Several
strands of white UNFINISHED cotton are
used for this work, and the pattern
of the lace is usually selected as the
design-that is, some single motif or
spray of blossom and leaf is set iio ex-
actly the proper place when the gar
ment is made, so that it may be rnade
more prominent by this enriching pro-
cess. - 1sS
Painting the lily" you will sug-
gest, this putting of embroidery upon
lace; but it is recommended, as is
all extra effort, to the persistent en-
broiderer who does not hesitate to in
volve herself in a vast amount of
work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
LIMBURGER AND THE LAW
Odorous Compound Responsible for
Some Trouble and Little Al
legged wit"

Technically said Judge Wells to
William Rung in the municipal court,
you had the right on your side How
ever, you chose a form of cruel and
unusual punishment that cannot be
tolerated by this court. I'll have to
fine you one dollar"
It appeared from the evidence that
Mr.. Rung, who is a stereotyper, sat
down to luncheon with Edward Snider,
fellow employee. The piece de resist
ance of Rung's luncheon consisted Of
limburger cheese, and Snider, who re-
CARDS himself as something of a wag,
had made certain remarks about the
cheese, rejecting particularly on its
odor. Thereupon Mr.. Rung smeared
a piece of the cheese over the humor-
GUS Snider'S countenance.
This said Rung, as he stepped up
to pay his fine, lis the kind of justice
that smells to heaven"
THAT will be about all from you,"
said the court bailiff; cheese it."-
Chicago Record-Hera1d.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07

Fans of painted wood, made after
the manner of the old ivory wind ma
kers. are displayed by some of the
better shops for graduation presents
These are extremely small, with the
painting of the dainty French figures
on both sides, and the price marked
on the ticket something to take the
breath away. But then, as the sales
man tells you, a girl graduates only
once, and such charming treasure
may be handed down for generations.
They initiate fans used by beauties
of the sixteenth century.
With the pretty Dutch collars of
elaborate nature designed for the best
bib and tucker, a black velvet band
may be worn about the throat by =
girl of 16 and over. No ornament ap-
pears at the front of this, but at tho
back the band may be fastened WITH
one or two enamled studs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
The G. A. r. Badges.

The badges which have been ordered
by the committee in charge of arrange
ments for the G. A. r. encampment
Will be souvenirs well worth keeping.
There are to be 1850 of the badges in
all They are of bronze, with RIB
hons, the lower bronze medallion
showing a picture of Gen. Joe Hooker,
after whom the Hutchinson post is
named, and with bags of salt giving
touch of local interest on the bage as
n reminder of the salt City"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07

Women suffering from any form of female weakness
vied promptly communicate with Mrs Pnkham at Lynn.
Mass Ali letters received opened read and answered
A freely talk of her private illness
to woman; thus has been established this confidence
between Mrs. Pinkham and the of America which
has been broken Never has she published test
monal used letter without the written of the
writer and has the company allowed these conf
dental letters get of their possession the hun
dreds of thousands of them in their files will attest.
Out of the volume of experience which Mrs. Pink
ham has draw from, it than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed in your case.
She asks nothing return except good WILL and her
advice has helped thousands Surely any rich
poor should be glad take advantage of this
offer of assistance. Address Mrs. Pnkh. Of Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Mankato's New High School.

Mankato now has the unique dis
tinction of having the only exclusive
high school building in the Sixth con-
gressional district. At the dedication
exercises addresses were made by
Chancellor Strong, Superintendent
Fairchild and Prof. w. A. McKeever.
The town made the occasion a holiday,
Invitations had been sent out all over
Jewell county and in response a big
crowd of country people gathered for
the program.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1910-05-07
Asphalt Streets for wellington.

The Kaw Paving company, contrac-
tors for the street paving of yelling
ton have laid asphalt on Washington
avenue. Beginning at the Santa Fe
track the present contract calls for 10
blocks of paving, connecting the bust
ness center with both the Santa Fe
and Rock Island depots, and calling
for an expenditure of $4,000. AS
phaltic concrete on a five inch con-
crete base is the material used.