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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
GEoGRAPHERs' TOUR

The visit to the United States of
celebrated geographers of foreign coun-
tries is nearing an end. They came as
guests of the American Geographical
society on the occasion of its siXtieth
anniversary and the completion of its
new building in New York The en-
Pertaining society has been showing
the visitors the sights between the At
lantic and Pacific coasts, and this
transcontincntal tour will be conclud-
ed with Washington as the last stop
ping place. A day will be spent in
speeding the points of interest in and
around the capital city. On Oct. II
the tourists special train leaves for
New York, where a series of meetings
will be held
The visiting delegation includes some
of the best known contemporary geog-
raphers in the world. Practically every
leading American university is repre-
scented in the party, and Professor
William Norris Davis of Harvard is
director of the tour, which lasts two
months.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

va OSTMASTER GENERAL f. III.
HITCHCOCK has let it be
known that the proposed par
GELS post plan, enacted into law
when the president signed the new
pos5ofice appropriation bill, will be put
into operation as quickly as possible
The Bourne-Lewis parcels post plan
becomes effective jan l next, so far n s
the establishment of the parcels post
rates and zones to which they apply
are concerned. and an endeavor is be
ing made to have the details perfected
before that time. This legislation pro
vides that fourth class mail matter
shall embrace all other matter. includ-
ing farm and factory products. not now
embraced by law in either the first. sec
end or third class, not exceeding eleven
pounds in weight, nor greater IN size
than seventy-two inches il length and
girth combined. nor in form likely to
injure the person of any postal EN-
ployee or damage the mail equipment
or other mail matter. and not OF
character perishable within period
reasonably required for transportation
and delivery.
For parcels post purposes the United
States and its territories. including
Alaska. but excepting the Philippines.
is to lie divided into units of area 80
minutes square. identical with a quar-
ter Of the area formed by the inter
secting parallels of latitude and meridi-
ans of longitude. represented on appro-
pirate postal maps, and these units of
areas are to be the basis of eight postal
zones.
The rate on fourth class matter
weighing not more than four ounces is
to be ! cent for each ounce or fraction,
and on matter in excess of four ounces
weight the rate is 70 be by the pound,
the postage in all cases to be prepaid
by distinctive postage stamps affixed.
Except as provided above, the postage
on matter OF the fourth class, which is
to be admitted to the parcels post, is to
be prepaid.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR

Advocate of world movement to
unite Ia Dor industrially and politically.
James Ileir Hardie. leader of the Labor
party in the British house of commons,
has been making another tour in the
United States. visiting the mining sec
lions of the cast and west. Hardie has
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

mand- a position which he held at the
time of his fathers death. He was the
organizer who built into permanent in
stitutions the groups of converted sin
ners who We're won and induced to re-
form as u result of his fathers popular
met hods. The new general in 1892
married Captain Florence Soper. who
served in the salvation Army in France
and who now is in charge of the wo-
mems social work in England.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
The WEEK IN HISTORY

Oct. Edgar Allan Poe. poet and
author. died in Baltimore 1S49 born
1909; beginning of the SIG. 600. 900 fire
which almost destroyed Chicago. 1871:
DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes died 1891,
born 1909
Oct. S.-John Hancock. statesman
and leader of the Revolution. died 1898,
born 1877; Franklin Pierce, fourteenth
president of the United States. died
1869. born 1904
Francisco reached st. Louis 1855. time
2;5 days hours.
Oct. 1o--United States Naval acad-
envy opened at ALlapolis, Md. 1915:
William Henry Seward. statesman
secretary of. state 1S61-65, died 1872
born 1901
Oct. 11.-President Andrew Johnson
ordered the release of all captive Off
Gals of the former Confederacy ex-
cept Jefferson Davis. 1865: Daughters
of the American Revolution organized
1870
Oct. 12-Columhus first saw land in
the new world. Rodrigo Triana. com
mon sailor. was first to cry. Land. hoI''
1892; Robert Edward Lee, distinguish
ed soldier and Confederate hero. died.
1870. born 1907.
Oct. 13.-Maryland voted to abolish
slavery at once. 1854; Justice Samuel
Freeman Miller of the United States
supreme court died 1890. born 1916
Oct 14--Associate Justice John NJ.
Harlan of the United States supreme
court died 1911. born 1893
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
Bran For tha Cow

Bran Is a very satisfactory feed for
the dairy COW since it gives bulk to
a ration, is slightly laxative and pro-
vides protein and phosphorus. so neces-
sary in milk production.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
TIE SUPREME COURT.

When the United States supreme
court reconvenes Oct, II il will have
lots To do Among the important mat
tiers 70 come before the court are the
government suits against the Reading
and vsrious other railroads. which in
voive Important phases of the sherman
antitrust law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
THE SALVATION ARMY

William Bramwell Booth, who has
taken the place of his late father as
general of the Salvation Army, is the
eldest son of the late General Booth,
and was born in Halifax in 1856. Bran
well Booth has served through all grades
of the army. rising to second in COM
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
cOLUM BUS DAY.

Chicago will have an elaborate OBJ
servance of Columbus day, Oct. II. I'M
der the auspices of the Italian Ameri-
can societies of the city and the Chi
cago chapter of the knights of Column
bus The latter was responsible for
the pan-American celebration of the
discovery of America
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
NATIONAL w. c. T. u.

The thirty-ninth annual convention
of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance union will be held Oct. 10
to % at Portland, Ore. A special train
leaves Chicago a week prior to the con-
vention with delegates, who will be en-
tertained by governors, mayors and
business men at various points en-
route.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

been here before. In 1909, when he
had become we'll known as chairman
of the labor party in tho house of com
mons. he was Il caller at American
shores. and in 1898 he received great
welcome from brother Socialists in the
United States. His visit is to study
conditions among American working
people.
Hardie has had n romantic life. Born
poor, he was a coal miner and though
his fortunes improved he refused to
make any great concessions in the mat
ter of dress. He created q sensation in
1892 when he took his seat in commons
In shabby and unconventional garb.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

! OSTMASTER GENERAL f. H
HITCHCOCK has let it be
known that the proposed par
cells post plan. enacted into law
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
Millinery Dept.

Another 10 dozen of those splen-
did Beaver Hats. This is a chance
to get a genuine SIS Hat for $500.
Children's fur trimmed Hats in
pink, blue, etc. .Sl.5O, $500, $3.50
All untrimmed Hats at much
under cost price.
Trimmed Hats from . $1.00
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

its acres, but the great men it pro-
dBcesi' he said.
The menu served followsi
Oysters on Half Shell
Cream of Tomatoes
Olives Celery
Rolls Butter
Roast Delaware Turkey
Ia Salisbury
Potatoes uroquettes
French peas Cranberry Sauce
Roman Punch
Tomato Salad
Ice Cream Cakes
Roquefort Cheese Crackers
Deme Tasse
Cigars
The committee that arranged the
dinner was Charles H. F1eming, Err
nest II, Sentman, Wm, s X Wells
and Joseph p OToole, chairman,
The officers OF the Wilson Young
Mems Club arei Frank g. Hughes.
PRESIDENT James Corooran, vice
PRESIDENT VIM s, K, Wells, treasur-
or; Chss. II, Fleming, recording Sec
retaryi James r. Kerrigan, financial
secretary G. j. Mackin, serReant-at-
arms Charles W. Hardesty chair
man Kent county; II. r. German,
chairman, Sussex county,
Those at the dinner werei
Some OF the Guests.
l.. r. Beauchamp, Harrington. DR..
l., A. II, Bishop. Dover; X. r. Atweli,
James A. Brockson, Blnckblrd; Char
les r, Blckta, j, l.. Banning, j. Frank
Ball. John Biggs. Charles u. Bird, J..
Seward Daley. Hartley; VIII
liam Dyer, Dover. Or, James A.
Draper, James A. Doris. Clayton;
Howell y. England. DR. j. A. Hilegood.
g, IA, Fleming, Joseph J. Ford, Peter
j, Ford. Jacob Faber, james 7 Ford.
Hpottswood Garland, II. r. German.
Delmar; Charles w Gooding, william
J. Gibbons.
J.. L. Layton, B. y. Allen, #. X.
Stanley. VIM. Vending, W. II. Cooper,
DR.. ]. 3. Cobb, j. ID. Wright. Dr. Henry
A. Clever, d. NJ Brlckley, james
Gagan, j. G. O'Neal George G. Nor
ton, George Parsons. Or. Francis l..
Springer, Newport; William J. Hanly.
Frank Atwell, H. l.. Maier, Artemus
Smith, G.. p. Holcomb. New Castle:
g. ]. Reynolds, W. w. Knowles. j.
Frank Davis. w. r. Moore, J. E Nc
Nabb, Dr. s. ID. Cubbage, FELTON,; El-
wood Outten, John M. Stannard, John
F. Malloy, Martin r. Fairy, James
Salisbury.
John J. Gormley, L. j. Bishop,
Dagsboro; r. l.. Culver, Delmar: NJ.
d. Crossan, irving Culver. Delmar
w. A. Comegys, Middletown; J. r.
Clements, Clayton; Charles r. Curley,
Michael +. Conway. William II.
Christy, lgnatius c. Grubb, Hugh A.
Garland, G. Louis Hance; Benjamin
r. Healy, p. A. Horty. John c. Haz-
zard, Dagsboro; r. Bayard Heisel,
sylvester Healy, John G. Hartmann
Charles A. Hastings. Laurel; Charles
w Hardesty, Dover; John c. ireland
John Ingram. j. T. Jacobs. Bridge
Vile.
James A. Kane James =. Kerrigan,
Jr. Walter r. Keys. Clayton; Samuel
j. Lowe, Laurel: Andrew J. Lynch,
Georgetown; ]. r. Layheld, S. B. MIL
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page,
might train down the state the dinner
eefne TO an end
Joseph E. o1oole, organiser OF The
Wilson Young Mems Club Ia Dela-
ware the lrst ln the country presid-
ed Bt the dinner and ably performed
the functions attached to this Office,
SEATED with the chairman at the head
OF the tables werei Mr. Breen, Charles
IA. Hastings, state treasurer-eiecti
Senator Fooks, Senator Thomas NJ
Monaghan. Franklin Br0oksou, con.
Eressman-elect; AR Tunnelh AloH-
Rnder NJ DAILY, OF Dover; Representa-
tve-elect Chaunooy r Holeomb j.
wilkins Cooch Newark, General
Theodore F. Armstrong. Newark; j.
Edward McNabb Frank Q, Hughes
president OF the Wilson Young Mems
Club; Senator Reed, and j. Harvey
Whiteman.
Mr.. Mhiiemap's Message.
Following the dinner which waa
served by Zimmerman, and before
calling upon the speakers, Mr.
OTooie said that Mr. Whiteman had
an announcement 20 make, Mr., white
psn said he had just come from the
bed chamber OF Willard salisbury,
and II was his unfortunate duty 10
inform those present that Mr. Sauls-
bury would be unable 60 Attond as he
was suffering with chills and high
fcvOr, and his physician, forbade him
going out Mr. Whiteman said Mr..
Salisbury sent his deepest regret nnd
wished him to express TO those pre-
sent the high honor which ho regard
cd the dinner given for him. Mr..
Whitoman added that Mr. Saulsbury's
physician had authorized him TO say Il
wae BY his orders that the patient
could not be present. The following
resolution wRe then adopted:
III Is with deep regret that We
heard the announcement from Mr.
Whiteman that on account OF Illness
you would be unable TO be with uf
this evening. We desire most earnest
ly 10 express 10 you our wish that
you will soon be restored TO health
md be enabled 20 once more take
your place with us."
Mr.. O'Tooie announced that he had
n number OF communications from
persons invited TO attend the dinner,
and who were unable to be present
He said Il would take 10 midnight e
read them, and he refrained from the
undertaking, but he held tho letters
aloft.
Mr.. O'Toole said the dinner was
gathering OF Democrats to do honol
to a man who had fought long IN tn,
ranks OF Democracy and who hao
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
rnrn wrArupn HAS .
CONE TO STAY AWHILE

The cold spell which arrived yest
terday continued today and will pro-
badly remain until tomorrow. 1t was
even colder today than II was yes
terdoy and the weather man expects
the temperature TO stay well beloY
the freezing point throughout the day.
Fair skies are also promised and
there viii be ice on the lakes. The
ice will not be strong enough for
skating, however, unless the cold
weather lasts for ct least three daya
It was several degrees below the
freezing point when Wilmington
awoke this morning, and although the
thermometer rose slightly during the
day it did not go above thirty degrees
The weather man says twenty degrees
Will be about the average temperaf
ture today.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
SALISBURY NOT At WILSON Club DINNER

Ter, State $lead5 William A. Moore,
Matthew d. Murphy John j. Mullin,
Jeremiah A. Moynihan, HockeBsiui
Dr. John w Mullin, u r. Mcconnell,
Delaware CITY, Hugh NJ. Morris, Mark
McManus, w B. Megear, Bmyrnal
H0n John r. Nicholson ELMER Out
ten, Dover James j. ONeal. G, III.
Otwell, Laurel James G. O'Neai. Ed
win \, Parrish. A. Raughley. Harring4
toni Daniel r. DuRoss. E. II, Shall
GROSS, s, j. Speal, Camden,
Frank NJ. SEWER, Henry r. Isaaos.
Samuel Slesinger, Dr. }. Harvey
Spruhnoe, Dennis S. Shields. Caleb
Stabler, n n. stayton, James r. Shall
cross. Jrp W IL, Sasse, Or, r, H.
Springer, NewpOrti j. Frank Startling,
Dover; DR., Willard Springer. Willlam
II, Swift, Dr p, W. Tomlinsou. Dr.
Philip A. Traynor James NJ. Tunnel,
Georgetowni James p. Winchester,
Frank J. Williams, Robert G, White,
Georgetown; A. j. Wright, Clayton:
Charles e. White. George NJ Gillespie.
Francis deli Janyier New Castle:
Baldwin Springer.
John j. Cassidy. Thomas r. Bayard,
w, w. Knowles. Joseph Beste. Thorn
as Leonard. Grantley p Pos
ties DR., o. r. Spear, Ernest
II. Sentman. r. A. O'Toole r. r.
OToole. Harry Mailer, Clarence XII
len, George T. Maxwell, Earnest J..
Ottenl. James J. English. George r.
Parsons. Julian y, COpes. james
A. GrOry Wallace Lorah VIII
Der Adams, Martin E. Smith,
John $. Rossel, Edward j.
Powney, Martin r. Mealey, James j.
Cahill, William ID. Morrow. Fred II.
steinlo. John b. Hutton. Dover.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
GRANGE GETs MEETING.

The first and second degrees we're
conferred on a class Of six candidates
at the meeting Of West Brandywine
Grange at Talleyville last evening.
On next Thursday evening the first
and second degrees viii be conferred
on another class, and both classes
will be given the third and fourth
degrees on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der 20.
Next Thursday evening Will be
Magazine Evening"
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
DEATHS.
william r. purdy.
Elwood W. Windsor.
Catherine Taggart.
Howard q. Shustcr.
Frank HutchisOn.
Madeline r. Dennis.
Hanna Murray.
Morris ID. Iamboru.


LAMBORN--In this city. on December II.
1912 Morris ID. Iamborn aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funefal services at bis late residence, No.
at 2.30 o'clock lnterment private. Kindly
omit flowers.
MURRAY--In this city, on December II.
1879, Hanna, daughter Of the late Rose
aud Bernard Murray.
Relatives friends and ladies of the L. @.
B, A., are invited to attend the funeral from
the residence Of her father No. 1915 West
Third street On Saturday morning, at 9
o o'clock. Requiem mass at 81. paul's church.
Interncnt at Cathedral cemetery.
SHUSTER--m this city on December 10.
1919 Howard @. Shuster.
Relatives, irisnds, members Of the Fra
4. Legion, Aeric No ~. and the
Friendship Fire Company are invited TO at
tend the funeral from his late residence. No
22O2 Pennsylvania avenue. on Saturday
AIMS church lnterment at the Cathedral
cemetery
DENNIS-In stanton. Del. on December II
1912. Madeline r.. beloved daughter Of
f.idie v and tho late John T. Dennis, IN
her 18th year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
tho funeral on sunday afternoon, December
rs. Services az the residence Of her
mother stanton, Dol. at o'clock. lntor-
ment ST. James cemetery, stanton, Del,
VAGGARr--ln this city. ON December ~.
ltl-. AAinffluff willow OF tIf lNNf INNilfk
Funeral from her late residence. 40. 8
Marion Apartments. on Monday morning.
December rs. at o'clock. Requiem mass at
Sacred Heart church. interment az Cathe-
dral cemetery.
HUTCHIsON-In this city. on December
N, 1912. Frank Hutchison, aged 80
wears.
Relatives aud friends are invited TO attend
the funeral from his late residence. No lii2
4 street ON Sunday afternoon December 3.
nt p. m lntermcnt at Riverview GENE.
] terry.
PURDY-In this city, on December no. 1912.
William r.. eldest son Of Charles =. and
i Cora r. purdy. aged % years.
Relatives. friends and Eureka Council. No
T.. Jr. O. u. A. NJ, are invited 20 attend the
! funeral services AZ the residence of his par.
! cnis No. $50 S. Broome street. on Sunday
! afternoon December ., at o'clock. Inter
: mcnt a. Silvcrbruok cemetery.
! WINDSOR In this city. ON December o.
/ 1912. Eluood W. son OF Elias p. and
] Annie r. Windsor. in his goth year
I Relatives, friends parksidc Athletic
| Club Company D., Organized Militia. and
! Peoples Settlement are invited 90 attend tho
| funeral services at his parents residence No
| 42s East Seventh street on Saturday after
noon. December a. at o'clock Intcrmcnl
az Riverviow cemetery.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
EINEC or e1n
TtlNEO VT DIU
GO ON FIDANCE

Louis Fidance, who was arrested ON
Wednesday afternoon by Officer Pur-
cell on a charge OF violating the traf-
fic regulations and for operating an
automobile without having a license
was fined s11 aud costs on both
charges by Judge Churchman today.
Fidance pleaded guilty and as II
was his first appearance he was fined
the minimum. 81 and costs on the first
and $40 and costs on the second
charge
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
CHARITIEC WNIHn
Viii AM IH<O w WILL
SPREAD XMAS CHEER

The Associated Charities is prepar-
ing TO distribute Christmas baskets
for family dinners, for the needy Of
the city, on Tuesday, Decembr "a,
and will be pleased to have tho CO.
operatlou Of ali individuals inter-
ested la carrying the message Of the
Christmas time to those less fortu-
nate than themselves
All the needs Of the family are
considered I'm flling the Christmas
baskets, and provision for n good din
ner Is mace. A chicken, or meat. cell
cry, cranberries, vegetables, coffee,
tea, sugar, bread. cereals and fruiti an
orange or an apple and candy and
nuts for each member OF the fam
ily. For every family with children,
toys, books and games are sent. and,
In many cases, articles of needed
clothing also are given.
Any contributions will be most ac-
ceptable-money, grocerie0, canned
goods. fruit, candy and toys-all can
be used, and Will be appreciated both
by those building the baskets, and by
the grateful recipients.
It is requested that all cOntribu-
tions be sent to No. 602 West street,
or If the Associated Charities is noti-
fed any contributions will be sent
for. As the baskets must be ready
IN good time, Il Is hoped that all con
trlbutions will be on hand on or be-
fore Monday, December 23, at noon.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
Special

Our garment section is now offering some
remarkable values in high-grade Suits and on
which the savings are very considerable. Our
line of garments is always worthy of your at
tention, not excepting the rush of holiday time.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
RAILWAY MEN IN TRENTON.

W. A. Heindle, manager Of the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company, and William II. Hitchcock
who has been appointed general sup.
erintendent of the Trenton and Mer'
Ger County Railway Company are
spending the day at Trenton.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

It's an easy matter to get IN i'm
mediate touch with many sources Of
suppl. through the Wants renting,
buying. selling, exchanging. hiring,
are but a few Of the objects accom-
nlished by the Wants.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-29
Rs.nnnaivn EIower..

Karlstrom says flowers have under . standing and know when persons care . for them. He says they respond to a loving touch and to Q caress. The Swedish collector touches flowers af- fectionately as he walks through his greenhouse and insists they have a language for those who understand He points to a flower with dropping head and says 1t is calling for water In different ways. he explains. flowers ask for light. warmth. sunshine. and when satisfied the flowers lift up their heads buoyantly and express the pure joy of being. KArlstrom advises the study of flowers through magnify ing glasses, saying their beauty is not half appreciated otherwise. 4 flower under the glass. he asserts. re veals remarkable beauty and if taken to pieces diSc.loses wonders never ap preciated.-New York Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-29
GBIfUARf

Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended this forenoon the fuSsra. Of P. J. Smith, whose death occurred on Friday after a few days illness. zTh8 funeral cortege moved from the be- reaved home, 1e62 Stratford avenue. at S:3O, thence to St. Marys church where Rev. Father Fitzpatrick sang a requiem high mass at g o'clock At the offertory the church choir sang ''De Pro Fundis'', and after mass Mrs. Frank Munich sang very feeling Iy Nearer, My God, to Thee Many beautiful floral offerings surrounded the bier A delegation Of eight mem bers of the B. L L. No. 256 attended the funeral The bearers were John Coates, Frank Perry. Andrew BishoR John DonneIly, John Denchy and -EVnus wren. Burial was in the Smith fam ily plot at St. Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-29
TWO NLBANES TO SHOW
 SKILL TO CALIFORNIANS

Cleveland, Jan. 29-Cleveland's two Kflbanes-Johnny and Tommy-start- ed wheeling to the coast together Sat urday. Once in Venice, Cal, they will box together and later each will fight in the Vernon ring, where Johnny made his greatest reputation. John ny will fight Abe AttteH for the feath- erweight championship on February 22, and Tommy Is booked to enter in to warfare with Joe Rivers, the dash ing Mexican on March 3.
 California had heard much of Tom my KiIbane before Johnny went there. He was first in line for a match with Rivers, but he did not care to go so far from home. Johnny therefore got the match, and he blazed his name into national fame by knocking out the Mez an-
 Now Tommy is to battle with the same Rivers that Johnny vanquished going to profit by following it. Rivers Is now a lightweight and Tom is in the same class.
 Fate plays peculiar pranks. A year ago Johnny and Tommy were not on speaking terms. Taday they will travel a few thousand miles in the same car. Tommy has benefited by his association with hiss name mesake. He always had the fighting ability, but he was unfortunate in not having proper training attention or sparring partners that could help him into his
 Tommy called off his match with Pat Droui1ard which was advertised to take place at Windsor, Ont, next "wednesday night.