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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
PARDOHS FOR $50 CORVICTS
GOVERNOR DoNAGHEY OF ARKAN-
SAS is VERY LIBERAL.
His Action Intended as a Protest
Against the Present Leasing Sys-
tenn in Vogue There.

Little Rock, Ark.-Gov. George w.
Donaghey pardoned 316 state and A
county convicts, and in a long state
ment said his action was taken as a
protest against the system of leasing
convicts in vogue in Arkansas The
governor in his statement denounced
magistrates for imposing long SEN
fences for trivial offenses and told
of what he termed disadvantages of
the lease system.
As result of the pardons, three
state convict camps will be abolished
but several camps where prisoners
are working on the roads are kept
will be continued in operation. Some
of the men pardoned were sentenced
to terms of fifteen years.
The governor, in his statement
which will be presented TO the next
legislature, tells of his unsuccessful
efforts to have the convict lease -sys-
tenn abolished, and declares that re-
ports made to him by special agents
of conditions existing on state and
county farms scarcely could be &C
cepted as truth gotten from official
documents and personal statements
among a civilized people but for the
records in the case
In answer to his critics, who the
governor quotes as having said that
state penitentiary could not be de-
signed as Sunday school," he says:
Nor was it designed as a revenge
full hell. OF course, no one intended
for it to be such, but in a measure
that is what it and the county farms
of the state have resolved themselves
into''
OF the minor courts Governor Dona-
ghey says: THE abuse of power
shown by few individuals acting as
justices of the peace in some of the
towns and cities is enough to stagger
into amazement those who have given
the matter any attention"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
TAFT is TIRED OF DALLYlNG
Over a Portion of
Mexico.

Washington, D. CA protectorate
over that part of Mexico in which
American interests are, it was be-
ieved here, will be established within
the next thirty days, unless President
Madero accedes to the demands of
President Taft's ultimatum, sent to
him recently.
1t was admitted by the State De-
partment that attempts at a friendly
adjustment of the outrages against
American life and property in North
ern Mexico has failed and the presi-
dents evaporation at Mexico's in
soIent attitude eliminated with that
country's answer December IA, to his
demand for redress, sent in Septem-
Der.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

In 1908 Great Britain imported 34s
American automobiles See how the
figures have expanded: 1909, 427; 1910.
1.f01; 1911. 3,734 In the first six
months of the present year the num-
Der of American automobiles pur.
chased IN Great Britain was 1927. The
total value of these machines was
s4s1 900 in 1908 and 1885,, 900 in 1911.
The machines shipped to Great Brit
ain from this country in the first half
of the current year were worth s2.792.
oo0 1t is evident that American
manufacturers can make serviceable
automobiles, and make them cheaply.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
THE WEALTH IN FEW HANDS
MONEY TRUST INQUIRY SHOWS A
REMARKABLE CONDITION.
Eighteen Leading Financiers Domi
nate More Than Twenty-Five
Billions of Dollars.

Washington, D. C.-The domination
of $25,325,o 100000 of the Nations
wealth by eighteen leading financiers
was the stupendous evidence purport-
ing to show actual, real existence of a
money trust presented to the Pujo
money trust committee here.
Five firms. the Morgan company,
Guaranty and Bankers Trust COM
pany, the First National and the Ma
uonal City bank were said to have
341 directors in 112 corporatins, with
aggregate resources of $22,245, 900, 900.
The firm of J. P. Morgan & Co., was
held up as the heart of the alleged
combination
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

The age when we boosted of hold
Ing our own opinions is past. Today
If we possess any view at all, 1t is not
usual to express them This is a po-
lite, a non-controversial age, one in
which one fears to confess to strong
feelings To hold ones own opinion
is to risk being called opinionated,
and the world OF today would avoid
that at all costs. says the London
Mirror. Our conversation has de-
generated into a state of non-com.
initial phraseology, and a superficial
amiability is the right note to strike
Amiable we must be, the world de-
mands It; argument is the worst of
form There was a time when two
subjects only-politics and religion
were held taboo: today all subjects
that may lead to dlssension are to be
avoided.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
A BIG GRIST OF INDICTMENTS
City Officials of Springfield, Mo-, Said
to Have Been Caught in Grand
Jury Net

Springfield, Notify indict-
ments were returned by the grand
jury here, the first reported since the
jury began work November %. The
indictments, it is said, include high
officials of the city for alleged Illegal
acts relative to the payment of 5000
to an expert who was employed to
furnish plans for municipal lighting
plant The city had appropriated
$ooO for the work The contract for
street lighting with the Springfield
Gas and Electric Company expired
last July and has not been renewed.
The recent contract for a new fire
hghtng apparatus was also invessi-
gated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
coMrAeloN NOT INFECTION.

Fer many years the idea of infec-
ton in disease has gradually merged
into contagion. The international
Congress of Hygiene, which held its
sessions in Washington, would seem
to have definitely settled that dis
ease conveyance is always by con-
tagion and not Infection 1t is contact,
either direct or indirect. with a patient
suffering from a particular disease
that causes the occurrence OF that
disease in a second patient Much
used to be said of infected places,
says the New York Herald. Swamps,
low ground or marshy surroundings
we're thought to be the cause OF dis
ease The night air had a bad repu-
tation as a fomenter of Illness of va
rious kinds Now we know that it is
the mosquito which directly carries
various diseases and acts as an inter
mediate host between one human VIC
tim and another. In the same way
other carriers of disease have been
found Flies, f1eas, ticks. rats and
various forms of parasites are respon-
sible for disease distribution Even
among human beings certain fndiVidu-
ais prove to be carriers" of infectious
material They may be insusceptible
themselves or have acquired inmu-
nifty from the disease. yet can convey
it to others. Always when a com
municable disease occurs it can be
traced to a preceding case with which
there has been contact either directly
or indirectly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
THEY WON'T GIVE UP THE FIGHT
The Women of Philadelphia Announce
Further Reduction in the
Price of Eggs.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Members of the
Housekeepers' League who were dis
heartened by adverse criticism, were
ready to discontinue their sale of
storage eggs to bring down the cost
of living, met and determined to in
crease rather than diminish their
activity. To demonstrate that they
are still enthusiastic on the subject
the women sold 10000 eggs for TWEEN
ty-four cents a dozen on the city hall
plaza in a down-pour of rain and an
nounced that now the price will be
twenty-three cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

DR.. Wiley is right in his contention
that people die too young Human
life should be prolonged, and 1t can be
by higher education on matters of
hygiene The average expectation of
life in the United States is only about
A years. 1t should be much higher,
and probably will be hereafter, for
people are learning more and more
concerning the prevention of disease
As matter of fact, the most valuable
study in our schools is hygiene, says
the Boston Globe. If the young folks
are taught the value of food and mod
crate exercise they will grow up
strong and possess a knowledge of
how to take care of their bodies
There is too much ignorance among
young and old concerning the proper
care of the health. How few there are
who know even how to eat; that is,
to consume only those things which
will create a sufficient supply of vi
tally with which to ward off disease
The sooner more attention is Eaid In
all our institutions of learning to n.y.
giene and kindred topics the better 1t
Will be for the students. None but
the strong and healthy can enjoy life
or engage successfully in its battles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
KANSAS CITY CRIME VICTIMS
Woman Shot Down in Her Home and
Hofdup Man Badly
Wounded.

Kansas City.-A woman was shot
early in the evening as she answered
the doerbell Of her home at 1900 The
Paseo. The assailant struggled to
force his way into the house. He
escaped after the shooting. On the
Kansas side a grocer shot a youth
identified only as "the robber with
blue mask" who has held up sew
eral merchants in outlying parts of
that city. Both the wounded are in
a critical condition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Beyond reasonable duration. ap
pIause Is an uncivilized nuisance. Pub
lie meetings are making 1t wear that
character. says the Brooklyn Eagle.
Manufactured applause is becoming
a contest of stunts Stunts" such
rs have been resorted to are simply
barbarous Public opinion should
stop them and candidates should re-
sent them They made no votes They
are a hindrance to good manners and
an offense to good taste
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Taft Frees Convict LAWYER.

Washington, D. C--President Taft
has granted full and absolute par
don to John H. Hall, exUnited States
district attorney of Portland, Ore,
convicted June L, 1909, of conspiracy
in connection with unlawful fencing
of public lands in Eastern Oregon
The presidents action was based on
the ground that Hall is innocent of
the offense.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Mr.. Wagon Tried Motorino.

Kanopolis, Kansas.-John Wagon,
while learning to run a motor car
lost control of the machine on the
road enc mile east of town. The car
went over 25-foot embankment.
throwing out Claude Heitzleman and
William Countryman, also of Kanop-
lis, and injuring them severely.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Missourians to be consuls.

Washington, D. C.-Among nomina-
tons sent to the senate by President
Taft were: Consuls, Arminius T.
Haeberfe of Missouri at VIadivostok,
Siberia; James Oliver Laing CT Mis-
souri, at Maracaibo, Venezuela and
Clearance A Miller of Missouri, at
Pernambuco, Brazil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
An Aviator's BODY Ashore,

Redondo Beach, GAIA body, be-
heved to be that of Winchester Law
renee, was washed up on the beach
here Lawrence is the newspaper
man who accompanied Horace Kear-
ney on his fatal hydroplane trip last
Saturday from Los Angeles to San
Francisco.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Fear for Ten Ships at Sea.

New York.--There is grave uneasi-
ness in shipping circles for the safety
of ten large freight steamers now
overdue on Atlantic passage. In each
case very high rates are being asked
for reinsurance The list of overdue
ships is the longest posted since 1889.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Held Up TULSA Depot for s2oo.

Tulsa. ORA bandit entered the
NJ K & T. station here. threatened
the waiting passengers with a re-
yolver and commanded them to turn
their backs He then robbed the
ticket agent of more than 5000 and
escaped
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Hounded to Death by RlackmaiIer.

Kansas City, Mo.-That Bruce NJ
Priddy, secretary of the real estate
exchange, who died December L from
cyanide poisoning taken with suicidal
intent, was bounded TO his death by
blackmailer, is the information re-
ceived by the police, and an investi-
CATION is being conducted on that
theory
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Bombs for Arkansas Mavor.

Leslie, Ark--A dynamite explosion
wrecked a small shed in the yard of
Mayor Smith, shook the officials
home severely and broke windows in
residences within a hundred feet. The
mayor was not at home
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

Every automobile of Servia and Bull
earia was appropriated by the gov
eminent at the outbreak of the war.
Talk about the deprivations of the
battlefield, They're not in 1t with
the deprivations of the home,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Relics of the Maine Arrive.

New York.-Two machine guns. a
gun carriage and nine cases of relics
from the battleship Maine have ar
rived in New York from Havana on
the steamship Havana They will be
forwarded to Washington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
a Black Hand Leader ki,,.d

New York, N Y-Amelio Prince,
said by the police to be a notorious
black hand leader, was shot and
killed early in the day in bakery
In upper New York
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Found Bombs in Los Anoeres

Los Angeles--Boys playing along
the bank of the Los Angeles river bed
found a cache of dynamite within 70
feet of the East Side Police station.
Investigation by the police revealed
300 sticks OF the explosive.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Freed of wonan,s ne.+b

Liberal, Kansas.-The trial of DR..
e. F. Pellette, charged with man
slaughter in the fourth degree, re-
suited in acquittaI- Dr. Pellette is an
osteopath and treated Mrs. McNab-
ney at the time of her death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28

A California man has just been
given a judgment of 100000 against
man who aiienated the affections of
his wife. Now it only remains for him
10 collect the judgment and marry
again
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Starved to Death for Pride.

Chfcago--Harry West, a 70-year-old
veteran, was found starved to death
in room in a lodging house In his
hands was the bronze button of the
G. A r. He had been too proud to
ask for help.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
Her Dance costume 3 Wells.

New York.-Ruth St Denis wears
three wells in her latest, The Wis
ion of Odin." which she tried out be
fore a Christmas festival.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-12-28
a ~corn cureD k;u.d ILL.,

Clinton. MOO NJ Haines. pro-
prietcr of the Richardson hotel. died
recently of blood poisoning, the re-
suit of using a corn cure"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12

G.. L. Worden is in Newfane attend
ing court.
Miss Pauline Shaw is with her grand
parents at the parsonage.
Arthur and Ruth Snow of Brattleboro
were home over the Fourth.
Mrs. Henry Warnock of Holyoke and
her children and attendants are at the
Poplars for an outing of several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hadlock of
Belchertown, Mass, are spending several
days with their daughter, Mrs. G. L.
Worden.
The Young Peoples social club will
meet at the Winchester school house
Saturday evening, July 49, A farce will
be presented. A small fee will be charged
at the door. Give the young people a
helping hand.
A large number from this town and
neighborng towns enjoyed the Fourth on
the grounds of E. p. Adams. The people
are much indebted to Mr.. and Mrs
Adams for the social opportunity which
has been extended them for several
years.
Mr. and Mrs. II. F. Whitney had
family reunion the evening of July 4.
There were present Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Brown and children of North Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Whitney of Will
mington, and Mr. and Mrs William
Warren OF Halifax, while Miss Hazel
Whitney was home from college.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Nearly a Million Fire Loss In Vermont

Advance sheets of the annual report
show that the damage by fires in YER
amounted to 1896 14O, on which insurance
of 545 was paid. The greatest fire
loss was in Washington county, where
Rutland county had 232 fires during the
year. OF the 1855 fires in the state during
the year, 20i occurred in July, many of
them presumably caused by lightning.
Fire risks to the amount of sos, 2OS, S49
were written, the premiums paid for
insurance amounting to $1,3S4,240.
In life insurance 1920 policies were is
sued in 1911, of which 4506 were ordinary
life policies and 1854 Industrial the
former class covering insurance of Sc, =
37S,206 and the latter $1,7S0,539.
In the miscellaneous department, ac-
cident, fidelity plate glass, etc., 1864, 6S5
was paid in premiums and losses of
$163123 were paid. OF these sums, acct
dent policies cost $194,9O3 in premiums,
and payments for injuries amounted to
800, SS5.
The insurance commissioners urge the
general observance of fire prevention
day once a year, and recommend that
defective fiues and chimneys should be
repaired. Statistics show that during 1911
one-fifth of the number of known caus-
es of fire and one-ffth in amount OF
the fire loss of the state is attributable
to known causes resulted from chimney
fires. More than one third of the aggre-
gate loss could not be traced to a known
cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
SPARKS SHOWS NEXT MONDAY.
With Street Parade at Noon-spec-
tacular Animal Acts a Feature.

A great variety of new and unexcelled
acts have been secured by John II.
Sparks for the Sparks Shows, which
will exhibit on the island in Brattle-
boro next Monday at and s p m.
These include some high class animal
acts imported from Germany, where an
imal training is made a fine art.
Among them are a spectacular equine
drill and pyramid performance by group
of Arabian stations, said to be the most
beautiful piece of horse training ever
attempted. Paul Jacoby, elephant
trainer, will produce groupings, pyra-
mids and maneuvers by a herd of these
great beasts, heretofore thought impos-
sible An amazing act will be perform
ed by ferocious African lions under the
direction of Fritz Drummer, one of the
worlds best known lion trainers.
The animals, although a prominent
feature, constitute but one of many
spectacular attractions, equestrians
aerialsts and gymnasts having place
on the bill. MIR. Sparks has expended
over $4,000 in increased equipment, in
Guiding special railway cars, cages for
the big menagerie, costly trappings, ETC.
A street parade will take place at
noon, followed by free outside exhib-
itions at the grounds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
MARLBORO.
Birthday Anniversary Surprise.

A pleasant surprise successfully car
ried out, occurred Tuesday evening,
July Q, in the home of Mrs. Emma Fletch-
er, the occasion being the 21st birth
day anniversary of her son, Louis
Charles. About so guests were present,
including friends from Marlboro, West
Brattleboro, West Dummerston, and
auckland, Mass. An orchestra from
Jacksonville furnished excellent music
for dancing, which continued until day
light, both old and young joining in the
pastime Light refreshments were served,
including many birthday cakes, one be-
ing decorated with q lighted candles
During the evening a member of the
company presented Mr.. Fletcher several
tokens of remembrance, including a purse
of money, the gift of many friends for
which the young man expressed his
gratitude, The guests departed at a late
hour all wishing him scores of like &C.
casions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Perlshed in Quicksand.

Harry Abbott, 16, of Burlington, was
caught in the quicksand at the mouth of
the Winooski river Sunday morning, and
before his two companions, who were in
a boat nearby could reach him, he was
pulled under the water and drowned.
The water in which young Abbott met
his death was only about four feet
deep. His companions were fishing in
the boat some distance away, when they
saw Abbotts hands showing above the
water. His head was under and before
the two in the boat could pull up the
anchor and reach Abbott he was dead.
The three young men went camping
Saturday night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Drowned In Sight of Wife.

Ernest E. Drown, rs, hack driver in
st. Johnsbury, was drowend Sunday
while bathing in the Passumpsic river,
with his wife and a party Of friends
Drown crossed the river once and
started to go across again, when he
sank in is feet of water. His body was
recovered an hour and half later. The
accident occurred near the Maplewood
farm and was the fifth drowning in the
Passumpsic this summer. Besides his
wife and one small laughter he leaves
his father, four brothers and one sister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
State Prohibition Convention.

Representatives of the Prohibition
party held a convention July in Mont
pelier and adopted a platform which
calls for the stopping of the importa-
ton of liquor into the state. The Sc
lection of the candidates for governor
and attorney general was left to the
state committee. The rest of the tick
ct was named as follows: Lieutenant
governor, Frank A. Gallons, ST. Adams
secretary of state, A. S. Gallup, Bur-
lington; state treasurer, E. NJ. Camp
bell, Lyndon; state auditor, George c.
Thraill, Rutland DIR. l.. w. Hanson of
Montpelier is chairman of the state COM
mittee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Republican Senatorial Nominations.

Washington county Republicans have
nominated for state senators, Fred L.
Laird of Montpelier, E. b. House Of Ber-
lin, George W. Wallis of Waitsfield; La
noble county, E. II. Sherwin of john
son; Franklin county, Elmer Johnson of
st. Adams city, Emmett McFeeters of
Enosburgh; Windsor county, David A.
Elliot of Hartford, Elliot C. White of
Cavendish H. Fl. Blanchard of Spring.
field; Chittenden county, Edmund C.
Mower of Burlington, Frank E.. Bigwood
of Winooski, Joseph ]. Quinlan of Char
lotte, Edward w. Henry of Underhill
Caledonia county, C. A. Calderwood of
st. Johnsbury and L. A. Darling of
Burke.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
IN OUR OWN STATE
Greater Vermont Meeting In Rutland
july IL,

Greater Vermont Meeting In Rutland
July H.
A meeting to complete the organiza-
ton of the Greater Vermont association
will be held in Rutland Wednesday,
July II. There will be sessions at IL
and 100.
Reports, suggesting policies and plans
of work for the association along several
lines, will be made by the following
committees: S. HOLSTER Jackson, trans
portation; Clarke C. Fits, industrial de-
velopment; Mason s, Stone, education;
Levi p. Smith, publicity; Prof Joseph
L. Hills. Willis N. Cady, Ebert S. Brig
ham, agriculture
Reports will also be made by COM
mittees appointed to consider plans for
a Vermont week, a week of travel in
Vermont and inspection and study of
the state by its citizens and for cell
ebration in 1916 of the 125th annivers-
airy of the joining of the Union by the
first state and the most unique state to
be added to the original thirteen.
The reports will be followed by a gen.
eral discussion of the suggestions and
recommendations Of the committees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-07-12
Fraud In Securing Hedgehog Bounties.

R. II. McNulty of Waterbury has been
bound over in the sum of 5000 to ap-
pear at the next session of Washington
county court. on a charge of fraud and
deceit in securing the bounty on 81
hedgehogs. He told a story of how
his companions have used their game
as many as three times by only pre-
tending to cut off the hedgehogs' ears
when they brought the animals before
the town clerk for the bounty. The
arrest of McNulty is the result of quiet
detective work in an effort to relieve the
state of paying double toll.