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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16

Sells Pessner moved haltingly along
the face Of the cliff, crouching almost
to the rock to obtain the slight con-
cealment afforded by a few stunted
bushes, until he arrived 1t a sharp
bend, where he rose cautiously to his
feet and gave a quick glance down into
the valley and back over the way he
had come.
1t was a wild, rocky way, ending in
this long climb up the face of the
mountain, but his glance flashed over
1t in swift, comprehensive scrutiny.
All was desolation, solitude, save at
the base of the very slope up which he
was struggling. where compact group
of men were following his trail as sure
IL and unrelentingly as bloodhounds.
Even as his glance flashed down at
them there came the returning fash of
sunlight on leveled rife barrel into
his eyes, and he -ducked and slipped
around the bend. AS he did so bullet
fattened against the rock behind
where his head had been.
"Steve Finter," he thought crimly.
mo other man can shoot like that. He
must have seen my head up. If only L
can get up to my cabin 1 won't mind.
I can pick off Steve from there and
maybe some of the others before they
| close in. II hope Luisita amt to
| home"
Well up on the face of the opposite
| mountain was Sells Pessner's cabin.
| Here he and Steve Finter had worked
| together in seeming harmony until one
day Steve had slipped down to the
mining town below and accused his
partner of having robbed and attempt
ed to murder him and of being horse
thief and contemplating other bold rob-
berries in the neighborhood- He had so
! ingratiated himself with the sheriff as
| to be sworn in as a deputy to aid in
| the capture.
| The first intimation Sells had had of
| the accusation was seeing the sheriff's
posse approach the cabin, and almost
at the same time he received a bullet
in his shoulder. Other bullets had fol-
lowed, but in some way he had es-
| capped. He had eluded his pursuers and
hurried to the mining town, slipping in
at night and comforting with some of
his friends. The next day these men
had done little quiet investigating for
| him while he remained in one of their
homes. That night, in spite of their
warnings and expostulations, he had
started back, his face stern and his
eyes full of angry determination. But
when he saw the posse and threw up
his hands in token of surrender, with a
paper held conspicuously in one hand,
a bullet from Steve's rifle found lodg
ment in his ankle, almost bringing him
| to the ground.
After that he skulkedS and lodged
and climbed for hours, using piece of
| broken limb in place of the ankle that
was almost useless, suffering agony at
every step and with only the hope of
reaching his cabin and making the last
stand as retaliatory as possible.
Now as he crossed into the small val
ley he tried to keep within the screen
of foliage as much as he could Luisita
| lived in the cabin nearest with her
| Mexican father. She must know and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
THE SQUIRREL.

He lives in the grove in a sturdy oak tree.
From whose leafy branches he peeps out
to see
If any one wishes a bit of Irritation
While Offering goodies for his delectation.
A nut? It is shiny, inviting and brown.
What could be more tempting? Shall he
venture DOWN.
Yes. out from the shadows he's wistfully
peeping;
Along the rough trunk he is cautiously
creeping.
For so many perils conflict with the joys
OF squirrel-the dogs and the cats and
the boys
No wonder his poor little heart Is a-beat-
ing
While watching that nut which he longs
to be eating!
There nowi In a tremb1e he softly comes
oh. bright little eye with flashing of
feari
Oh, bushy brown tail with its waving ana
curlingi
A rustle-and quick to his shelter he's
whirlingi
But back he Is creeping-ah. poor little
mitei-
Alert for sweet safety, all ready for flight,
Now nearer, now shrinking, now timidly
stealing.
with paws set SO daintily. gIances appeal
ing.
And now-hold your breath-he In coming.
Hushl Hush,
He seizes the Treasures scurry and rushi
Far under the shades with a scratch and
And there the little fellow will nfbble and
st Paul Pioneer Press
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
GOLDEN TEXT.
Himself took our infirmities
and bare our sicknesses (Matt.
viii, ~.
Verses 2e-34.-Divers diseases.

Verses 29-34.-Divers diseases.
The four disciples were with Jesus at
the service in the synagogue, and when
it was over ''they entered into the
house of Simon and Andrew" Jesus
ceived the hospitality of his friends.
They were always the gamers by this
courtesy. "Simon's wife's mother"
She was suffering from malarial fe-
yer, which was common in the marshy
land by the lake. AS soon as Jesus
was told of her sickness he went to her
bed land took her by the hand"
Grasped her firmly and lifted her
up" The virtue of his healing was
Immediately experienced by her, 50
that without any delay, owing to con-
valescence, "she ministered unto them"
waited on the guests 'At even,
when the sun did set" The people
waited till the close of the Sabbath at
6 o'clock before they invaded the house
where Jesus was staying They were
yet to learn that it is lawful to do good
on the Sabbath day (Matt- xii, 49,
"Au that were diseased -''sick-''
These were the only sorts of people
who were brought to him by their
many" This does not imply that some
had not been healed. 1t gives the i'm
preston of the numerous cases on
which Jesus operated with success
Possessed with devils,'' like the de-
moniac whom he had cured in the syn
agogue. Suffered not. the demons to
speak" The testimony of these moral
and mental imbeciles would serve no
effectual purpose in advancing the
kingdom of God Jesus guarded against
leaving confused impressions on the
people, who-were only too ready to
make more of his miracles
Verses 35-39.-Itinerant preaching.
The claims that were made on Jesus
were very exhausting, and he needed
solitude for prayer. a great while
before day" This was probably at the
morning watch. between and 6
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Woman's Section of the Paper
BAKING DAY.

To make a jelly cream pie line tin
with rich crust, spread it with lay
er of raspberry jam and cover with a
thick layer of whipped cream.
Recipe For Quick Biscuit.-Mix and
sift two cupfuls of -four, four teaspoon
fuls of baking powder and one-half
teaspoonful of salt. Work in two ia
blespoonfuls of butter, using the finger
tips, and then add gradually, using a
case knife, seven eighths of a cupful
of milk. Drop by spoonfuls in but
tered pan one-half inch apart and bake
in a hot oven ten minutes.
Pastry should be made in a cool
place If possible. The hands, utensils
and ingredients should be kept cold or
the pastry becomes heavy. Rub in the
shortening with the tips of the fingers
When adding the water do it slowly
and carefully so as to avoid making the
pastry too dry or too moist. If too dry
it will be chippy and if too wet 1t will
be heavy and sodden- Handle it as lit
tie as possible and use the rolling pin
lightly and as seldom as possible. If
baked in a very hot oven it will expand
and thus become light.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
For Our Boy and Girl Readers
The Pathetic Story of Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist was a poor orphan boy
whom Charles Dickens, the great nov
elist, immortalized.
Surely, children, you know Of this
boy and how he was abused in the
workhouse in which he was born and
where he passed his childhood and
about the life of crime into which he
was forced by the Artful Dodger and
Fagin in the training school for
thieves?
But how relieved we are when, not
withstanding the villainy of Fagin and
the ruffianism of Bill Skies and the
wretchedness of his surroundings, the
little fellows way to deliverance is
opened by the good soul Nancy, who,
as shining light. befriended and
rescued him from his evil environ
ment.
The girl representing Oliver in the
picture is an Englishwoman who
appeared at a production in London
during the Dickens centenary celebra-
ton
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Game of the Trades.

A jolly little game for children to
participate in of evenings after study
hour is called the trades" and IS
played in the following manner:
Each participant chooses a trade,
which he exercises according to the
style of the trade. The shoemaker
mends shoes; the carpenter saws
boards: the painter paints a portrait;
the laundress washes linen in tub;
the cook stirs a cake; the locksmith
hammers a lock; the spinner turns a
wheel.
One of the party is chosen as leader.
Then all get into a circle, either sit
ting or standing, and begin exercising
according to their individual vocations.
When the leader tires Of his or her
trade he or she quickly takes up that
OF the boy o. girl seated to the right,
and instantly all leave off their own
trade and begin initiating the move
nents of the right hand neighbor-
This throws the leadership to the play
er seated at the original leaders left.
who takes up the trade abandoned by
the first leader. If one of the players
makes a mistake he must pax for
felt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
LOO MiIe.aM Minute.

With. a view to finding out how
quickly message could be sent round
the world, the editor of a New York
paper recently carried out an fngen-
ious test. He wrote a message OF nine
words addressed to the paper and
dispatched it eastward The mes
sage completely girdled the northern
hemisphere, travelling through Homo
lulu to Manila, thence to Hongkong.
Singapore and Bombay, from which
point it sped onward to Euez, thence
to Gibraltar, toward Fayai, and finally
rearrived at New York, a distance OF
28.613 miles. The message passed
through sixteen relay stations, and
161z minutes after it left New York it
re-entered that city, thus travelling at
an average speed of LOO miles peg
minute.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
The Weeks Illustrated Story
Resisting the Sheriff

and his posse. What story he told I
can only guess. But where are you go
ing, LuiSita?"
ITO the bend round the cliff''-over
her shoulder. 1T is the only way into
the valley, and 1 shall hold the men
until you can get away. Do not go to
your cabin, but straight on over the
mountain. Hurry, The men will not
harm me. When you get to the wilder
ravines, hide. 1 will see that the truth
is known"
With a shout of remonstrance he
hobbled in. pursuit, but Luisita did not
even hear. She was already rods away.
plunging through the bushes with the
one thought of being at the bend in
advance of the sheriffs posse.
They were edging cautiously across
narrow shelf only a few rods below
when she reached the desired point and
threw her rife in position. It was too
good a chance to be lost
Hands up.'' she ordered sternly.
Ten pairs of eyes flashed at her in
CONSERVATION as the same number of
hands rose into the air, but as they
saw the face beyond the rifle barrel the
hands went down with simultaneous
relief. They had thought it Sells. Some
81 said Hands upr'' Luisita repeat
ed slowly. 81 am not making words,
and most of you know how can shoot
Senior Sells is escaping from you now,
and I shall keep you here until he is
safe. "Stop." as a rifle barrel rose
little, "or shall drei You may kill me,
but I can send half OF you from that
ledge before you do 1t, and Will. Now,
up! Quickr'
All the hands rose except Steve's.
With a muttered imprecation he threw
his rife into quick position, but before
he could fire it slipped from his nerve
less fingers and he sank upon the shelf.
only saving himself from falling over
| the precipice by a desperate effort.
THAT is only one," called the girl
coldly.
But look here, Luisita," expostu-
lated the sheriff angrily. "You can't
| thwart the law like thisy'
"You are not upholding the law"
contemporary. You are merely
helping a criminal. If Senior Sells were
here
He is here" said a quiet voice at her
side, and another rife barrel Joined
hers in menacing the whitening faces
on the ledge below. "Now, sheriff. -
the voice suddenly ringing out clear
and stern, you will take your men and
hurry back to town. And would ad-
wise you to take Steve Ftnter along.
/ The truth is known there now, as you
will find, and 1t may be that you and
your men will have to explain a few
things. Hereafter, when you seek q
man, hear his story as well as his ac-
cuser's. I have proof of my innocence
and Steve's guilt. You and your men
will turn and retrace your steps, TAX
ing Steve along. You will find proof
of everything 1 say in town Now go!''
They stood side by side watching the
posse down the mountain. Then Sells
lowered his rifle.
Il think you'll have to help me to
the cabin, DEAR" he said weakly. I'm
"a little used up"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
By KATHRYN NJ. AKIN

grieve. of course, but he would spare
her as long as possible.
However, as he was pushing his way
through the underground nearly oppo-
site the cabin he came upon her sud-
denly, carrying her rifle At sight of
him her face flushed, then paled-
"Senor Selsr' she cried. '.Oh, why
are you here? They are down in the
valley. 1 saw them not an hour ago
from the cliff They will kill you.
Hurry Hurry! You should not have
tried to see me now"
st did not" striving to keep his voice
steady. Il tried to avoid you, Luisita-
1 wanted to spare you all could. But
this is the only way to my cabin,
and
You are hurt sharply.
'sJust a trifie. But listen. Luisita.
Whatever the charges against me,
know that you believe me innocent.
But yesterday 1 was in the town and
obtained proof positive of Steve's guilt
enough to hang him. Only I cannot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Pointers on Pressing.

The seams of a garment require care
full pressing, as on this depends its ap-
pearance and, to a certain extent, the
fit. For a thick material like cloth
coating the seams should be spread out
on an uncovered round wooden surface,
opened with the iron or finger and then
covered with cloth wrung out of cold
water and ironed over this until dry.
In this pressing process the iron should
not be too hot, but strength and weight
should be put upon it. Lighter weight
materials should be pressed over a soft
cloth laid over the pressing board, and
the opened seams should be slightly
dampened by dipping the finger tips In
water when necessary Very delicate
materials do not require dampening.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Sunday School Lesson For March 10
Senior Berean Int Series

o'clock. "a solitary place." ga desert
place" near Capernaum- The excite
ment of the previous day had not less
ened, rather increased, and it was
shared by the disciples, who had much
to learn concerning the ways of their
new Master Followed after him."
literally hunted him down" after a
persistent search. Simon was al
ready showing his impulsfve spirit 1t
seemed to him and the three others
that valuable opportunities were being
lost and that Jesus must return to his
ministry of healing and helping the
people, but Jesus took a different view
of this popular enthusiasm. Let us
co. (elsewhere) into the next towns"
His purpose was to spread his in
f1uence over a large area within the
limited time which he knew was at
his disposal "For therefore c'to this
end'O "came 1 FORTH This does not
refer to his going out of Capernaum,
which was for prayer, but to his mis-
sion, which he had received from his
Father Gohn viii, AZ; xiii, 81, is pro-
claim the gospel of God Preached
in their synagogues." This short
verse contains the record of an ex-
tensive preaching tour of which not
single discourse has been preserved
Bruce).
Verses 40-45.-Healing of a leper.
This unfortunate individual may
have met Jesus on the outskirts of the
city. He did not miss his opportunity
to appeal to the pity and power of this
sympathizing Teacher. IF thou wilt"
He was confident of his power and
humbly craved his grace. 81 will"
WIS ever any disappointed who had
petitioned this great and gracious
Teacher? None. Touched him"
This was contrary to the Levitica1 law
dev. xiii, As, 49,, but this particular
touch brought cleansing, and SO it was
above all law. "Straitly charged him.
Better. ''sternly commanded him."
The instructions were to be promptly
carried out Let him report first "to
the priest and make the required
offering for testimony unto Them"
that he might receive the official GER
tificate pronouncing him to be levitt
cally clean Lev. xfv). Such a course
would also make it quite clear that
Jesus was an upholder Of the law. !.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16

get word with the sheriff. have given
up thought of it now. They are hot on
M trail and will be here in twenty
minutes. All can do is to try to reach
my cabin"
"That will not save you," she expos
tulated.
NO" grimly, "I know it viii not
But 1t will help me to even up the
score a httle.''
1T shall not be that wayw she cried,
her eyes flashing. you shall be saved
and Senior Steve punished And yet I
do not understand. Why should he
For plenty Of reasons, Luisita. You
promised to marry me after refusing
him, and then, only two hours before
he left, we found a vein of silver, how
rich do not dare to say, but it made
Steve try to kill me and, failing, to run
away. He came back with the sheriff
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Something to Remember.

Remember. though box in the plural is
boxes,
The plural of OK should be oxen, not oxes,
And remember. though fleece in the plural
is fieeceS.
That the plural of goose is not gooses nor
geeseS,
And remember that house in the plural is
houses;
The plural of mouse should be mice, not
mouseS.
Mouse it is true. in the plural is mice
But the plural of house should be houses
not hice,
And foot, 1t is true, in the plural is feet
But the plural OF root should be roots and
not reet.1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
HIGH WAIST LINE is GOING.

Down the left side the round line of
every founce was caught with a small
mother-of-pearl buckle fastening a tiny
velvet bow. The corsage had a fchu
of creamy net and an over one of beige
silk trimmed with flounces like those
on the skirt, only little narrower.
Attractive party frocks OF sprigged
muslin with wreaths of roses and a
folded pink sash are also to be seen.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16

There are signs that the quite high
wasted dress Will soon be a back num-
Der, but it Is d question II the really
full skirt will come back with any de-
gree of popularity.
One of the model gowns which fore
told fashions for the coming season
was in beige silk, made with lots of
narrow dounces from feet to waist,
each founce edged with black velvet
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Washino CoIored Silks.

Cold water, with but little soap,
should be used for washing colored
silks. If the color runs vinegar should
be stirred into the water until the color
sets.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-16
Easily Made Cement.

A teaspoonful of glycerin added to a
gill of glue makes cement that is a
great convenience In the kitchen and
is especially good for fastening leather,
paper or wood to metal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-30
MAJ. DORRENCE AND
 ANDERSON RETURN
Captain Anderson States That An other Battery of Artillery Will
 Be Organized in State

Mai. L. s. Dorrence of the First field artillery and Capt. Ed l.. Anderson of the local battery returned yeste-- day from Montgomery, where they have been assisting Lieutenant King, U. s. A., to inspect the battery of artillery at that point.
 Captain Anderson stated last night that another battery of artillery would be organized either at Selma, Gadsden, Anniston or some other point in the state. This will be done to complete the battalion of artillery in the state. At the request of Major Dorrence tho officers of the field artillery will be examined by Lieutenant King as to their proficiency in military tactics.
 It is understood that Captain An derson will start movement to se- cure more commodious quarters as the present headquarters at the city hall have been reported adversely on by the United States inspecting officer as be- ing entirely inadequate for the stor- age of $SO,OOO worth of government property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-30
A "GOOD ROADS"
 TRAIN COMING
Frisco Railroad Announces That Spe- cial Train Will Demonstrate the
 Value of Improved Roads

For the purpose of boosting good roads a special train, to be known as the good roads train," will be brought to Birming- ham by the Frisco lines. The schedule for the train has not been received here yet, but it is expected that the definite day will be made known soon.
 The officials of the Frisco, from B. r. Yoakum down, are enthusiastic in favor of bettering the highway conditions of the United States. Believing that good roads is n matter of education the train is being operated to point out the differences be- tween the hard roads and the improved highways.
 The train is in charge of experts, and they will lecture here showing how much it costs each community not to have good roads and point out why it is absolutely a matter of economy that better high ways be afforded.
 Capt. J. R. McGregor of the Frisco line here and other officials are deeply interested in the coming visit. When the schedule is announced efforts will be made to get fine audience for the lectures and to secure large number of callers to see the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-30

Senator Jim Sloan of Blount and Capt. Charles II. Scott of Montgom- cry are members of the grand old party"
 The former is a supporter of Pres ident Taft. The latter is a. supporter of Colonel Roosevelt.
 They met last night at the Nor ris hotel and discussed the situation.
 "Taft Is a sure winner" stated Sen ator Sloan. "The Roosevelt people, l must admit, however. are game, all rihgt, all right"
 Roosevelt is certain to be nom mated" stated Captain Scott, And what Is more, he will be elected
 How do you figure that?" queried Senator Sloan.
 Well, in the first place" replied Captain Scott, Roosevelt has been President and has had all the honor that he could desire. He is the best politician in the United States
 And has more gall than any other interposed Senator Sloan.
 "As stated continued Captain Scott, Roosevelt is the best politician in the world, or rather in the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-30
MISS MERCY ASKED
 FOR LOAN OF MONEY
Secretary of Judson Testi- fies in the Mercy
 Suit

Chicago. March 2s-After hurried re- turn from Europe to be here to testify in the suit of Miss Esther Mercy against Miss Marion Talbot, dean of women at the University of Chicago, for s100,000 dam ages for alleged islander. David Allen Rob- ertson took the witness stand today. He is secretary of Harry Pratt Judson, pres ident of the university, and was witness for the defense.
 Robertson made emphatic denial that he went to Europe to avoid being a witness in the case. His testimony related chief ly to interviews he had with Miss Mercy before she was barred from the univer- sity. Telling of his first meeting with her, he said:
 to borrow money from the Students Fund society. She asked a loan of $50. She said she wanted to pay burglary insur- ance premium. She also related to me the loss of the aigrettes from her hat"
 Robertson said Miss Mercy came to his office several times and asked to see President Judson and appeared excited.
 Court adjourned tonight until Monday
 Miss Mercy told me she did not love MT. Reynolds enough to marry him. declared Miss Marion Talbot, dean of women at the University of Chi cago, testifying today in the S1o0,0O0 islander suit brought against her by Miss Esther Mercy, former student. At one of the interviews I told MT. Reynolds we did not approve of the gifts Miss Mercy had received. wished to imply no immoral conduct. It was Just a matter of tasae, judgment and A $250 hat was one of these gifts"
 Miss Talbot said she had never said about the plaintiffs morals.