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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

That pastor who's going to get a
chicken shower must hope that they
won't be Rocks
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

When men have succeeded perfect
ly in swimming like fish and flying
like a bird. there will remain for
mankind to emulate the basking in
fire of salamande-.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

They are going to try coastirg down
hill on aeroplane bobsleds in Massa
chusetts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

One way to conserve the pine for
ests is to adopt iron or steel as the
proper material for telegraph and cleo
trio light poles
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

A Wellesley girl has been expelled
Tor getting married. That's a fine
state of affairsi
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Prof. Knox of the Seattle Mental in
stitute, says that if person will think
It strong enough, he will live forever.
Wonder how soon he expects to die.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Horse shows will never pass away
with the consent of the dressmakers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

poets union has been organized in
New York. Only poets who can write
poetry which nobody will understand
are to be eligible
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Evidently we are not growing bet
ter as fast as we should. A new fed
eral penitentiary, to cost 100000.
Is to be built at Atlanta
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Ball players wanted at Panama
A good battery could dig in and make
= hit
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

1t has been demonstrated that small
children like rag dolls better than ex-
pensive kinds of dolls. At their ten
der age the price tag has not got
them bluffed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

New York man has been de-
clared insane because he couldn't play
bridge Oh you happy lunatic!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

A highwayman held up three De
trOft women and robbed them. Two
nail files and powder-rag constituted
his reward.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

young couple was married in an
auto running at so miles an hour. This
was marriage in haste and no doubt
4 real joy ride.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

The Panama canal gates will weigh
so, 900 tons. 1t will be some Hallow,
cen stunt for the International bad
boy to hang them on a neighbours
fence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Kansas City now bars fireworks.
Next July it will doubtless issue a
recommendation that people buy their
Christmas presents early
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

A Virginia man is unable to remem
Der his own name. He ought to be
valuable as professional juror or
dummy director for some of the big
trusts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Aviation costumes will be needed
next season. and every dressmaker
knows such costumes must have elias
lie necks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

There is said to be a craze in Eu-
rope for things American, even Amer
lean slang. But most American slang
Is nothing to go crazy about.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

Pennsylvania, in consequence of 4
big cabbage crop, will be in no dan
ger of a sauer kraut famine, and re-
joicing is germane to the coca
sion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

While it is true that an aviator has
flown from ship to shore. yet people
are not yet clamoring to be rescued
from shipwrecks by that method.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

One of the daring aviators boosted
because he crossed the Delaware in
an aeroplane. What would George
Washington say to that?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07

H. S. GIvLER. Pub.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-01-07
DOES THE
SWEET GIRL
GRADUATE
MAKE GOOD?

~ He college woman has not
H made good. OF the $4,000 or
n $4,000 college women in the
E United States, three-fourths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
BLAMES GERMAN ABRUPTNESS
Ex Governor Griggs, Sailing, Sides With
England as to Morocco.

John u. Griggs. former Governor ~ New
jersey, sailed for southampton yesterday
on the American liner 81 Paul accomps-
MED by his daughters. the Misses Helen
and Constance Griggs Mrs Griggs is now
IN Switzerland. awaiting her husband and
daughters.
The former Governor said he hoped the
Moroccan affair would NOT come 70 the
boiling point while he vas IN Europe as
he had planned 10 visit Germany and
France after leaving Switzerland
Z think this whole affair Is due - sh-
rIpt German dipomacy," said the former
Governor IT have had dealings with Ger
mans IN politics and I found they were
inclined To bluff. England IS acting ssnelv
and wisely, as she always does. She could
not have acted better
When the name Of Governor Wilson was
mentioned Governor GrtGgs said Yes.
Mr Wilson has tho Presidential germ. 700,
and. unfortunately. science has found no
sntitoxin for IL He is riding around Sea
Girt. I understand. with silk hat and a
horse 7 graduated from that school SIX
teen years ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
SING FRESCHFS PRAISES
MAGISTRATES Friends Give =
Luncheon in HIS Honor.

Magistrate John ? Frsschi, Who was re
-.r-lr APPOINTED BY Mayor Gsynor 20 II
vs1-s-r4te cteinert a unaxpired term, vas
the guest Of honor az a lnchson rendered
- him nv the members Of the Italian Va
torsI club. ~ ttE clubhouse. NJ. : Vest
18th street. vezrerdav rr. u ps gre
zori presided.
chief Justice Russell made nriet spse'h'
ooronI,nnent!nz the Italians n thei- prog
-ess IN this countr''. and on the SUCCESS
~ their court-vman Magistrate Freschi
ua said that when he was professor ~
lay NJ rreschi vas one OF his stident
and In hts estimation Magistrate Fres,t
u.as well Arred for The position. H. com
-i,r,Anted the MAYOR on his selection.
Another speaker vas Magistrate House
=. called attention 70 the amount o. work
Iowa n, the magistrates, and said n WIS
recsssary 10 have the moral support Of tn'
naonle IN the performance OF thrir duty
uaz4strst4 Freschi IN his reply PROMISE
90 desarve tho homer bestowed upon MIN
"a nv and make himself think that ~
Uss as good az his friends insisted upon
making him.
1fsvor Gavror sent his regrets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
JOB FOR THOMAS R. FARRELL
Democrat Displaces Republican as Com
missioner of Jurors

Thomas x Farrell Democratic leader NJ
the 10Th Assembly District. Brooklyn, was
arpoinfed Comm iesiouer " Jurors yester-
dsv "a succeed Jacob Bremen. Mr. Bren-
ner. who is the Republican leader 81 tho
9Th Assembly District and chairman of the
Republican Executive Committee was
thrown out Of office hv 4 ripper bill : few
days ago. The appointment VAS made b.
m. commission Of county officials provided
FOR I'm the bill Tie Office pays $4,000 A
wear Tho term rs I'VE wears
NJ Farrell was Public Works Commits
eioner under Borough President BIRD
CoIer. This was after he and siX other
leaders had rebeIled against the county
leadership ~ Senator 7. ". McCarren.
Democrats look upon his appointment AZ
wiring out the last vest 20 NJ hostility be
tween the old McCarren and anti McCar-
reu factions.
n is understood that Surrogate ketchsm
will apnoint John ~. Mc"ooev. Democratic
county leader. TO the S1.0oo chief cIerkship
I'm his Office lcft vacant few DAYS ago by
tho denth n +. J.. Bergen. Several other
pmms win ian from tho patronage tree
carly next week. according 20 the general
opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
SLAIN SOLDIER FOUND
Body, with Throat Cut, Picked
Up in the Sound.
rsv Telegraph 20 Tho T-'bun.l

lIiddlefown. Conn. July 2H.-The nnd-
ing If the body Of Corporal Harry Miller
Of the ssth United States Coast Artillery
2 member of the garrison AZ Fort Terry
in the Sound last THURSDAY night has
brought 10 light a probable case Of mur-
der. The BODY was found by $. h.
Pember. Of Providence. who was cruis-
ing along the sound The body had
evidently been m the water for several
waeke deep knife wound vas cls-
covered on the right side Of the neck
which had severed the carotid artery.
Miller was reported missing several
6avs ago nv the authorities a. Fort
Terry. and the story was given out that
he had Jumped overheard while return
ing from q visit 70 New London. Ther@
were three other men IN the boat with
HIM AZ the time. and they said that he
refused ~ take the life buoy which vas
thrown hun. Coroner Davis has com
r7unicsted with the commander A. the
fort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
CHEAPER FARE PLANS OUT
B. R T. Tells How to Buy Coney
Island Tickets.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit COMPANY
announced Yesterday the details NJ the plan
under which the 10-cent round trip fare 20
Coney Island will be allowed. The expert
ment will begin on Tuesday, and continue
for two months
Excepting on Saturdays. Sundays and
holidays through Couey Island passengers
NAV purchase. between 8 o'clock and 2
o'clock IN the morning AZ any elevated sta
ton north ~ the single fare zone-north q
line roughly conforming 70 Kings Highway
and Avenue Especial excursion tickets 70
Coney Island and return FOR 10 cents each.
The return portion will be accepted az
Culver and West End terminals and AT the
Brighton Beach and Ocean Parkway St.
tons between o'clock and 80 o'clock on
any day before October T. 1911. Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays excepted
IN consideration Of the reduced rate.
these tickets are good only at the issuing
station at the time purchased. for con-
tinuous trip and for a continuous return
trip from the stations above named, and
during the hours specified.
These facts will be posted by tho Brook
I'm Rapid Transit system At each Of ITS
elevated stations where the new form ~
ticket is on sale. IN order that there may
Be no misunderstanding a. 70 their value
on the part ~ the patrons Of the road.
These tickets cannot he used outside the
hours specified. nor can they bA used as
applying toward f0-cent fare either go
ing 70 OF coming from Couev Island. The
railroad company feels that its provision
permitting the use Of the return COT pons
ND ~ October I ~ mora than ordinarily
generous. and considerably more time limit
than steam railroads are IN the habit Of
granting 70 half fare excursion tickets
The tickets arc not sold or accepted on the
zIrfacn car finnr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
G|[DEL SAYS JACKSON
SAW HIM ENTER ROOM
BelIboy Gives More OetaIlS OF
How He Killed and Robbed
AGED Broker.
HIS VICTIM FEIGNEO SlEer
Nerve Displayed by Youth a
Marvel to the Detectives
Brokers and Veterans at
Jackson's Funeral.

In their endeavor 20 draw complete de-
tails Of the murder Of William n. Jack
son in the Iroquois Hotel on Wednesday
night from Paul Giedel the bellnoy who
confessed 70 the killing. the police say
that thev have found one If the most
remarkable studies IN criminal psychol-
orv they have ever met Their purpose
IN keeping Giedel on the grill. they say,
7is 70 ascertain Whether he will reveal
anything which will implcate another
person IN the crime.
This boy. whom they called angel
face" said Dominick Reilly. one Of the
detectives who helped solve the mystery,
has got a peculiar nerve that YOU would
not End displayed by one crook in A
thousand. the seasoned old-timers, at
that. He broke down. but they all do
thst-thero is nervous reaction that
comes. and 7 have seen one Of the cruel
lest. most desperate burglars in the Coun-
Try break down and cry-you can't tell
much by that
Reilly then told Of the numerous OBJ
stacles that came between the bov and
his crime When he entered the base
ment Of the Iroquois he met tho cook
This would have been enough. he said,
~ give most persons q scare in the
state Of nervous tension green hands
feel IN going about a Job" But Giedel
MI the cook of with a cool explanation
Than lust after this he was heard by
William Hoffman. a bellbov, and had 20
hide himself and lie quiet for some time.
Waiting his chance. he slipped NJ
stairs 20 the ground floor and met a hall
man in the toilet there. but quieted his
suspicious as easily IS he had the cook
Then he went on Up the ten flights 81
stairs. which wind around the elevator
shaft He was passed several times by
the elevator. and saw people coming and
going. bur was not daunted.
Saws Jackson Saw Him Enter.
The greatest test of his nerve came
when he started - lower himself into
NJ Jacksons apartment through the
window.
The old man saw me- crawl through
the window" he told the detectives j
knew he did. but he pretended not to-.
Why didn't YOU beat ~ when he saw
-0u7" he was asked.
Because 7 vas after that money,
vas mis- reply. The detectives said they
never had 4 parallel reply from the most
hardened burglar they have aver dealt
with. nor ever heard Of such determine
non 70 finish 2 sob
Most burglars are Is quick IS cat
ere of them SAID. IF they hear foot
Step or dog whine they are ready 70
-rr. and i they know thew have been
ssen they won't wait second II they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
MRS. BuRNHAM GETS DIVORCE
Nine Nordlca s Niece Receives Custody
Of the Two Children.

rhorriY Ingrahan, r"fere@ in the suit for
si,.orre brought ny Lillian Baldwin Burn
han against Frederick r. Rurnham. has
aiad q report recommending q divorce for
Drs Purnhsm The plaintiff In the suit is
rt.cA ~ Nine Nordics. while the de
.o,6a,f is me con ~ tho late Frederick !.
Euruham who was president Of the Nut
l,sI Reserve Life Insurance Company Mrs
Purnham's accusations against her huf-
band and Anna Rose. an actress, we're sus-
tanned bv the referee.
The custody OF the tpo children Fred
er,ck william three years old. and Annette
Patricia. one year old-is awarded 30 m"
mother for eight ana one-naH months M
Inc YEAR Whil. they are 10 be In the care
~ the mother ~ the defendant for three
and one-half months In the year While
thev are i'm the custody Of the grandmother
tnev are not to Do" taken NOR" IMAM one
hundred miles from Tie state VI NeN York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
FIRE STOPS CLUB DANCE.
Barns at Home OF ]. A. Everard.
in Greenwich, Burned.
SEVERAL HOUSES IN PERIL
Members of Country Club Form
Bucket Brigade and Save
Adjoining Property.

Fire which could he aeen for miles around
destroyed late last night two barns. a
water tower and 4 garage owned by James
a. Eversr6 AZ Greenwich. Conn. and for
time II looked as n Mr Evarard's house
81 we'll several others near by were
doomed The sudden shift ~ the wind and
the hard work on tho part ot members NJ
the Greenwich Country club we're all that
prevented the fire from spreading.
To add 70 the difficulties Of extinguishing
the fire. the club members who were FIRST
ON the scene found that there vas little or
no water. Immediately 4 bucket brigade
was formed and while many were trying
to put ont the fire with buckets Of water
others helped Mr. Everard and his servants
70 take out Of the barns several valuahl
horses and three automobiles.
An this time the fire WAS gaining head
way. The nearest FIRE engine to the burn
Ing structures was four miles away Rv
the time the firemen arrived tn buildings
we're q mass Of flames. and the only thing
they could do was to try and prevent me
blaze from spreading. Considerable dirn-
Guilty was experienced in this, as there was
a strong northwest wind blowing.
lust as II looked as n all the buildings
would go the wind changed. At the same
time. too the water. which has 10 pe
pumped for that section Of the town. as II
IL on high place. began TO ruin freely
Realizing their opportunity. tho fireman
worked quickly and soon had the nre
under control.
The fire. which started ~ Il clock, was
discovered by one Of the members or the
Greenwich Country Club. There was a
dance az the club, and fearing that there
would be q panic he quietly told several
members about the fire. Presently the
blaze shot NJ ont Of tho buildings a. II
an explosion had occurred.
Attracted BY tho flames. the memberS'
many OF whom we're women. started for
the doors. and several women tainted.
Adjoining the Eyerard house is the home
~ F. W Wurster. ex-Mayor OF BROOKLYN
At one time II looked as II theirs vas NOT
2 chance Of saving IT, The frenen worked
hard. and with the assistance Of the police
saved if from being destroyed Part or "
was scorched. having been ignited By ny
ing sparks. on the other side Of the ourn-
ing structure is the home ~ Cornell Wool
lev. The fremen saved this building. DIV
could not prevent one Of the barns from
being burned 70 the ground
The house occupied nv Mr.. ENerarn q
known a. Cobbls Corner. and vas al one
time the summer home Of Andrew car
negie.
After the fire was under control an s0or'
ras made n get the members Of the clnp
70 continue the dance. but the e''or ar
Those who remained about the c'unnous-
commended that they had had Sl'I''len'
dancing and other exercise FOR the eF9ii'll@'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
SAPHIER NOT DROWNED
Turns Up in Hospital After
Worrying His Parents.

After being given I'D for drowned by his
family and friends Louis Sapnier has just
been released from . hospital IN New Ro-
chelle. and appears n ne none tho worse
for a prolonged suhn1ersion. This infor-
nation was conveyed 70 tho police Of the
West l5-d street station last night. who
were informed on July & that ssphiers
clothes we're found in Washington Heights
bathing pavilion II was believed he was
drowned
saphier lives with his wife and tao
children A. 40. III Lanov avenue When
seen last night ne appeared perturbsd that
any one should be interested in him. He
rubbed his hands for several seconds and
then said that he had absolutely nothing
70 say about his absence Of twenty-one
DAYS
Following the recovery ~ @sphisr Il
clothes IN the bathing PAVILION his family
had 4 notice put 1T ~ The No~guA de
scribinC him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
DENIES ICE TRUST CONTROL
Witness Says Large Companies
Do Not Fix" Prices.

r-a.r.r6ert ice dealers Usrs examiner
.e.er,oo, Il, the investigation n
80 so.carled ice trust before Maglstrs'A
,,nlston in the Criminal Courts HmiolnE
while Michael sheehy. a dealer ~ l.4n
s,raa1 sn1 the Hudson River was tes'i1'
,re all other dealers ware excluded from
"a. room sheehv said he had bought 'o'''
.o-s .7d Rad raised The price from A" - 70
q IN July L He had SIX or seven Oals e5
~ rrarspor- his ics. he SAID.
sheehv said Re ~as 'ndependsn' ana 7'''
tee m snv one. and stated that ne had 10
interest N any iCs plant or otner re con
,..~r IN this CITY Assistant District Al
,or,s,, ren1ing asked him Y he thought
,,-,cae NJ ice were hxed o. controlled ov
,be American o~ Knickeroccker companies
He replied N The negative.
eheArv said that various conditions a.
sacred prices. the chief factor being demand
-,,-rl,, The recent hot wave made tas
as,,ard greater than the supply for socNt
-, dave h4 said. He also testified that =
- have been useless TO put on more
b.-zss - thev would not have been loaded
r~sder,ck Kendall II the Cornell steam
bos+ COMPANY. testified that his company
Rad lowed l7s barzes q ice down the river
-, -ne American COMPANY during me hrst
..rt NJ 1ulv. laoa For the same period
- ,a,n for fifteen other companies, MIS-
cor,rarv had towed a. 'srTes, and IN Iuly
- This YEAR the number had increased 10
las. hA said. ,
4 scott. secretary and treasurer o.
.,a ros-er- Scott Ice COMPANY. denied tnaJ
srau customers or dealers had paid * 70
ss : ron during The hot wave but admired
that regular customers received Ars' oali
over occasional or emergency customers.
Es said that = ICE was sold by ris com
,sr- ~ g and - ton the company oid
- re-e-ve ne additional PROFIT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
SAYS SLOWER MAY RESIGN
HiuqInS TO Be Transferred from
The Bronx to Succeed Him.
BURGEVIN GETS PROMOTION
Mayor Thinks. Rumor Says. Park
Com missioner Shows Lack of
Executive Ability.

There vss = we'll defined run1or about IN.
Arsenal and the CIV Hall yesterday
that commissioner charles 2 Storer. ~
tho Park Department. would hand in his
resignation carly this week n vas &C.
cornpanied hy tho report that PARK com
missioner Higgins. ~ The Bronx. would N
All probability be made Park commits
7oner for Manhattan and The Bronx and
president II tho Park Board. and that
Julius r Rurzevi1. Superinfsnfenf pt
Parks IN The Bronx. would succeed VI.
Higgins az Commissioner th~re
Mr. Burgevin ~ IN old friend n MAYOR
Gsynor. who mot him when he vas land
scape architect. f. wss said. Of one 81 tho
show places on Long Island. Il was ~ the
suggestion ~ tho MAYOR. 80 the story went.
that Mr. Burgevin was made slperiutend-
ent IN The Bronx. He had done excellent
work there and Mayor Gsynor desired 10
make him president Of the park board, ~
was said. but did nor care 20 make sub
ordinate of Commissioner Higgins. his sn~
perior
Commissioner Slower would have nofn~
inS 20 say last night about the r'inor =,
his retirement. Superintendent Burgevin
was said 10 be a. ST. James, taking with
Mayor Gaynor.
commissioner Stover. who nveE a. 80
University Settlement. has been Interest I'D
long IN social problems. Be"sr7e q his
interest I'm parks and Fairgrounds Mayor
Gsynor made him Park Commissioner.
hut for some time. II was understood ths
Mayor had been impressed with tnA h't
that Commissioner Slower lacked "~ecutivs
ability There have bsen many complaints
2 bout tho run down condition n the parSs
In his administration.
Not long ago RAYMOND 3 tosdiok, COM
missioner Of Accounts. started an irvesii-
CATION Of the Park Department Tie de-
cided 70 place Mr.. Kitty. OF his p11ce. IN
charge az the Superintendent ~ Parks in
place 81 Superintendent Beatty. Rec'
Superintendent Beatty returned. and COM
missioner Slower. ~ vas said. meant -
bring him I'D on charges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-30
GOV. HARMON FRIGHTENED
Following Wilson s Endorsement He
Couferq with Lieutenants.

Cincinnati. July % Governor Judson
Harmon Of Ohio conferred hare today
with Lieutenant Governor Nichols. his
campaign manager. and Zen Chamberlain,
tho member Of m" Governors staff who
represented him i0 the Nebraska Demo
cratic STATE Convention. The result Of the
conference was not announced. out n was
said m have been called because = he IN
6orqer7ent % Governor Woodrow Wilson Of
~eu Jersey by both Democratic factions I'm
Pennsylvania and the failure of me Ne
brseka Democrats 70 name Governor Har-
mon ss their choice
while We did not Obtain an Endorsement
Cd, Nebraska" said Mr. Chamberlain L
believe that sentiment IS decidedly for Har-
mon I'm Bryans state.
~ the Democratc picnic this afternoon
Governor Harmon defended his administers
,ion He said that there had been found
few cases OF dishonest legislators IN the
ohio Assembly. but that no political party
MAS 10 blame for their misdeeds He pre-
d,cted sweeping victories for the Democrats
Al the polls this fall