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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
CARRY HIDDEN FORTUNES.
Many Who Seek Shelter In City Lodg-
ing Houses Not Really Poor.

Many Who Seek Shelter In City Iodg-
ing Houses Not Really Poor.
Not many persons would go to the
municipal lodging house in search of
men with fortunes Yet it is surpris-
ing the number of fortunes which pass
through this building on the way to
Armenia, Greece, Smyrna and Italy
Said William c. Yorke, superintend-
ent of the institution, according to the
New York Herald:
Il have discovered men seeking a
nights free lodging here when they
could well afford to stay at any of the
city's best hotels In most cases they
have become rich in the United States
and are returning to their native lands
They close up business a day or two
before the date on which their vessel
departs, and rather than spend a few
dollars of their hoard they come here
to stay for the last two nights in
America.
This means a needless expense to
the city and may deprive some man
really in need of lodging. 1 keep a
man continually looking for these per-
sons who try to impose upon US. He
follows a suspicious person from the
time he enters the building until he
his shower bath Many are discovered
when they are told to undress. All
dodgers must have their clothing sent
to the fumigating plant before they
are allowed to enter the dormitories.
If a man refuses to let his clothes be
taken from him we Immediately sus-
pect him and search all his pockets.
Sometimes we find several thousand
dollars in bills Sewed into the lining
of his vest. There was such case
last December.
shortly before that an Armenian and
two children applied for nights lodg
ing. He said he was going back to
Europe and that he had just enough
money to pay for his passage in the
.steerage. He willingly gave up his
clothes to be fumigated. but when he
learned that he must take a shower
bath he Immediately developed pain
full case of rheumatism in his left arm.
Let me examine the ARM said the
attendant. He quickly jerl1ed the mans
arm out from his side and a roll of
dirty bills dropped to the floor The
money amounted to almost 81 900, and
upon investigation we learned from
the Armenian society of New York
that the man had $4,000 more held in
trust by them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
CANDY YOU CAN MAKE.

Peterboro Candy.-Two pounds Of
granulated sugar, a quarter of
pound of butter, half cupful of wa
ter, one can of condensed milk, one
teaspoonful each of vanilla and lemon
extract Cook water, milk, butter and
sugar together over moderate hre
for forty minutes Remove from the
fire, add the flavorings, turn into
creased pan and cut into squares
when cold.
MarshmaIlow CONNECTION - Take
fresh marshmallows. Dip them in the
melted chocolate. Then after finish
ing with them dip raisins, glace cher
ries, walnut halves, etc, in the melted
chocolate and place them lightly over
the half dipped marshmallows- When
dry they will be ready to serve
Chocolate Crackers.-Use little crisp
crackers. Dip one cracker at time
into melted chocolate, having the
chocolate very thick. Use steel tined
fork for the dipping process Drop in
rows on waxed paper and finish in
cool room.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
CARE OF HOUSE RUGS.

Small rugs should be taken TO the
grass plot and there beaten we'll with
a light whip or rug beaten Do not
turn over and beat on the wrong side,
as that breaks the rug. The beating
on the surface brings the dirt to the
top. and this should then be swept off.
sweeping with the nap, not against it.
as this wears out the rug. Lay large
rugs so that when they are swept it
will always be with the nap. \ badly
soiled rug may be washed Do not at
tempt to wash large rugs while on
the floor. After Il rug has been we'll
beaten the soiled parts may be washed
out with a solution of soap bark or
borax and water, using an ounce of
bark to a gallon of water. The rugs
are laid fiat for this purpose, and if it
is done carefully and the rugs then
wiped off with n cloth wrung out OF
hot water until dry they will be clean
and bright and in nowise injured by
the washing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
"NERVES" AS A BAD HABIT.

To escape the torment of nerves" is
mainly a matter of self help, and no
woman need waste large expenditures
Of money in pursuing fashionable treat
ments If she will use common sense
and determination In dealing with her
condition.
It is admitted by physicians that the
most important factor in the direct
causation of nervous exhaustion is the
emotional life of the individual. Worry
is the most persistent and nagging of
all emotions, and where it is allowed
to become the dominant note a break
down is Inevitable.
The worry evil, says a writer in the
New York Times. is the worst the mod
ern woman has to contend with. 1t
dogs her footsteps like a hungry wolf;
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
HOW A CHURCH MADE MONEY

A church guild made money by
bazaar where nothing was sold over 81
and where most of the wares were %
or 90 cents.
The New York Times tells how it
was exploited that this was to be no
"holdup,' in the name of charity
Everything was donated, so the sales
were gain. The workers understood
that high prices could not be charged,
so put their wits to work for inexpen-
sive novelties that could be quickly
made
There was a housekeepers' table
crowded with donations of home made
cake, preserves. mincemeat, pickles,
pies. rusk, beaten biscuit, and even
small molds of cranberry jelly and
sauerSraut. There were cooking uten-
sis sold with but a few cents adj
vance, and all kinds of work aprons.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

covers for ironing boards. iron holders,
knitted washrags, and neatly hemmed
dish towels
The fancy work table was none the
less attractive, because nothing ON it
cost more than 81
The flower table, another bugbear,
specialized on small pots of ferns for
the dining table, Each pot was tied in
green tissue paper by way of decora-
ton and sold for from 10 cents to 81,
according to size and variety.
The candy was homemade and chief
~ sold in >, 10 and % cent bags A
dozen pretty girls at chafing dishes sold
hot fudge, plain. with nuts or with cut
up marshmallows in it.
The supper cost % cents and consist
ed of coffee, Boston baked beans, cold
sliced ham, 4 pickle, bread and butter
and potato salad Ice cream and cake
were extra
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
Skirt Hangers When Travelling.

Useful and pretty skirt hangers for
the traveller are made of pieces of rib
bon four inches long and rather large
nickel rings which are closely crochet
ed over with silk the color of the rib
bon, says the New York Press. The
ribbon is neatly sewed to one of the
rings, the other end being hemmed
over a safety pin. Two of these are
needed for each skirt and are pinned
to the skirt, the rings hung over hooks
in the closet. These little hangers can
also be used on coats.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

it preys upon her even in her pleas
ures; it haunts her in her dreams.
She worries over her house, her chill
dren and her clothes. She seems I'M
able to throw aside even in her lighter
moments worry's persistent note, and
as a consequence she often becomes a
nervous wreck.
Every woman who has driven her
self to this point should suddenly
take an earnest resolve and refuse to
worry. The nerve ridden woman says,
"Oh, that's all very well, but how can
one keep from worryingT' BY self
discipline, the exercise of a strong
will and the cultivation of true
sense of values is the answer. These,
combined with sane living and proper
hygiene, will effect a cure.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

A JOLLY BUT NOISY GAME.
An Amusing Party Pastime Known as
the Dutch Concert.

the Dutch Concert.
In the game of Dutch concert" all
the players sit down. Each person
makes a selection of an instrument,
say a flute, guitar, a violin, a drum,
etc, and each makes the motion ap-
propriate for playing the instrument
he has chosen and initiates to the best
of his ability the sound of the instru-
ment.
The leader of the band has been
chosen before the beginning of the
concert, and as soon as all are seated
he rises, gives the directors signal to
begin, himself starting some familiar
tune, such as Yankee Doodle" "a
Hot Time In the Old Town Tonight"
and other old songs. AS the playing
proceeds the leader may take from any
player his instrument and go on play
ing it in his place.
But the idle player must keep a sharp
eve on the leader, for the moment that
he ceases to play the player from
whom he has taken the instrument
must Immediately take his instrument
again and resume playing If he is
not prompt in this he is excluded from
the band, and at the close of the con-
cert he must pay a forfeit. In the case
of the leader making a mistake in
one of the band he must pay forfeit
at the end of the game. But he con-
tinues as leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

Jean Draper waltzed into the shabby
little room with a copy of the morning
paper in her hand. There she cried
exultantly. Read that-read it aloud,
child,''
The ..child'' was much older and
larger than the young woman who adj
dressed her and far more sedate- She
had another name-Mary Brandon-but
it had fallen into ..innocuous desue-
tude" since the advent of Jean. who
mothered every one, from the milk,
mans boy to the minister
You read it, Mary said MY throat
is like nutmeg crater this morning
The animated look faded from jeans
face and the distracting little dimple
in her left cheek stopped work imme-
diately. "Oh,' she cried regretfully. Il
forgot your cold, You can't do it, after
all. Just listen to this: 'Wanted-An
educated elderly lady to read aloud to
young man. Apply PHI Dale avenue,
8 to 10 a M
Mary Brandon looked up from the
buttonholes she was making at so
much-or so little-a dozen and laughed
hoarsely.
"Since when.'' said she. ''has your
child become an elderly lady Jean?"
.'Oh. 1 know you wouldn't do as you
are, but you make up so beautifully
Remember when You were Barbara
Frietchie at the Whittier social? You
have that wig now. haven't you, child?
But you're hoarse, and So
"And so you can apply" Mary inter
rupted her..
81? You know what a miserable
reader 1 am-galloping along one page
and baking at a long word or French
phrase on the next. If l could choose
my own book-'Easy Stories of One
and Two Syllables For Beginners or
something like that-Td think it no sin
to deceive the unsuspecting youth. I
believe I'll do it. They really don't
need me now at the 'Chiropodist's Par
lor.' DR.. Gray intimated as much yes
terlay."
Mary laughed derisively. s'Try it if
you like she said. There may be no
necessity for an elaborate makeup If
he needs a reader it's probably because
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
Our illustrated StOry
Making Love to a Grandmother
By DOROTHY BELLE PERKINS

his eyes have given out-glasSes, my
wig, an elderly manner, and there you
are, Nothing will givs YOU away un-
less it is your laugh, JEAN 1t sounds
so young, But you haven't laughed
much lately, I've noticed" Mary look
ed steadily into her friends soft brown
eyes. Come, now she said, {" fess
up, dear. that you care more for Dr.
Tom than you imagined when you in
sisted on coming here to earn your
living-poor, little living, If you had
it to do over. wouldn't YOU
Never mind what I'd do. child
Jean said quickly, the warm color
flooding her face What you are
now. Behold your lay figure! Make
of me what you WILL
\ half hour later a trim elderly"
lady went forth to seek a position as
reader Two hours later the lady re-
turned. She fairly flew into the room
and sank on the old couch, laughing
and crying in the same breath.
Mary laid down her work. Didn't
you get the place." she asked Aren't
you enGaged:'
Jean laughed Historically. Yes" she
said: yes. I'm engaged
well. then, why are you crying?
Where is your wig, and
Jean stopped her with a gesture.
Child, child she cried, you'll new
err guess who advertised. I didn't. even
when 1 saw his sign, Whitney is not
an uncommon name, you know"
''Dr. Whitney, Mary gasped. tom
Whitney in this city? oh, Jean, what
did you do?''
Went in, of course. A maid ushered
me into a dimly lighted room where 81
man sat in a reclining chair with
bandage over his eyes He was big.
and broad shouldered, with a little
wave in his hair that reminded me of
Tom. When he turned to speak to me
1 saw that it was Tom, but SO sad
faced and subdued that I could have
| cried to see him.
LUCKILY he didn't ask my name, and
| fear of detection changed my voice so
| that my own mother wouldn't have
recognized it. Please be seated he
said quietly; my eyes have been badly
| used and are on a strike at present
| I'm under orders to humor them for a
| few weeks
..Then he lifted book from the table
| at his elbow and asked me to read It
was scientific work-somebody's hor-
rid medical essays. / stumbled through
| the first page, and when 1 looked up,
my face crimson with embarrassment,
he was fixing his bandage, and the sad
look had left his face. I'm sure there
I was smile hiding at the corner of his
| mouth,
You needn't read any more he
/ said, but your voice is so soothing that
1 wish you'd talk.
! ".T-t-taIk,' L stammered. About
pwhat?'
Ion, the days of your youth or any
old thing he said with such boyish
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

laugh that I knew he had recognized
me. The bandage had been moved to
some purposel He needed punishment
didn't he, child ?-and 1 promptly ad-
ministered it,
.'Oh. what did you dog" Mary asked
anxiousIy
II adjusted my spectacles with a
grandmotherly air and said, I will tell
you of something that happened long
ago.. / wasn't married then, and
MY listener came suddenly to an
upright position and said sternly: Are
you now: Tell me, are you married
nowT
"'Nor L cried in a panic. No. in
deed, Please lie down, and I'll-I'll re-
cite something
Yes he said. after moments hes
itation, and there was a laugh in his
voice. .recite the Prisoner of Chill
lon.'''
"You know 1t begins My hair is
white. but not with years. Well, I'd
recited just that far when he reached
out and lifted wig, bonnet and all from
my head. No. he cried, it isn't white
with years and then he-I mean r.
Jean laughed, blushed and came to
full stop.
'.Yes?r Mary said encouragingly,
"what did you do dear?r
'I-well, you remember I told you
that I was engaged?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06

is warm 1t gets its name by which
we know it from the curious forma-
ton of its leaves At the tip of the
leaf there is a sharp thorn, which is
the needle. If you grasp it firmly and
pull it out, there you are with a needle
already threaded for your sewing This
fiber thread is very strong, and the
Mexicans use it for weaving a coarse
kind of cloth, as well as for sewing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
Thread and Needle Tree.


Did you ever hear of a thread and
needle tree? 1t is rather handy tree
to have growing in the back yard, don't
you think, especially when there are
boys in the house with buttons coming
off about every other minute2
This strange, tree grows in nearly
all tropical countries and in some
places nearer home where the climate
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
WHEN poeeIE SLEEPS.

My pet dog Spot
The whole day through
VIII jump and trot
And gallop too.
When night gets here
And all is snug
He settles near
Me on the rug.
/ know he sleeps.
And yet it seems
His good time keeps
Right on in dreams.
/ hear his tail
Thump in the dark;
! hear a frail
And sleepy bark
Upon my word,
He's dreaming that
He caught a bird
Or chased a cati
Washington Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
In Baking Cake.

If the cake fiavoring has been for
gotten when making the batter try
sprinkling the required amount over
the cake as it stands in the pan before
baking
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-04-06
GOLDEN TEXT.

The people which sat in dark
ness saw great light, and to them
which sat in the region and
shadow of death light is sprung
up (Matt. iv, 1o).
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

phone tome? Or would it be my
place to call him up and ask him
to come and see me? / think, if
he thought anything of me, he
would call up and ask if he could
come to see me. | don't believe
in knuckling down to any man.
Don't you think l am right? D
If don't hear from him any more
would | have to give back the ring
he gave me for Christmas?-
B. w.
IL think you are right in let
ting him make the advances. But
don't carry your trying" expert
ment too far, or you may discour-
age him altogether. While it IL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15


By Berton Braley
Cut down the laborers wages up the rent if
Hire cheap child there's chance child works for
less than
Make weary slaves of the children give them leisure play
Doubtless they'd all the that they had and wouldn't
help business pay
All of this agitation is verify bosh and trash,
The babies don't counthere nothing
that but cash.
What of the girl who struggles what of the girl who falls?
None of your business course somehow her
appas,
And the little wraihke children who toll in the roaring mills
None of business syand the tong kills
But must have income and wonderful gems fash
The mothers don't and the children there's moth
~ ing that counts but cash
What of the crowded houses, what the slun?
What of the reekng great sceurge
will come?
What of the children born there with chance that's fair
Who die halsaVed life the air.
O1et US be calm and patient and let do nothing rah
The mothers don't the babies there's nothing
..ag that counts but cash! 80. .#-...t
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-01-15

his place to ask permission to cali,
there would be no harm in your
giving him a casual invitation to
come and see you, when you meet
him. Also, I advise you to be"
home" when he does call, if you
want to keep up his interest in
you. If you have gone solar as to
accept ring from him, he has
right to expect that you at least
meet his advances halfway. D.
If all relations are broken off be-
tween you, you should, of course,
return his ring. But before doing
so, you had better make sure that
he HAS ceased to care for you
Don't be foolish.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-04-05
LAW ExEMPTING LOANS
ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES ON
THOSE BEARING 6 PER CENT.
Law Applies to All Loans, OF Whatever
Character, in Effect on February !
of This Year.

Jacksonville attorney general, IN ne
Spouse to inquiries, has decided that
house bill No. COG, approved March II,
applies to personal property for the
present. year.
The bill makes certain changes in the
personal assessment roll and in the tax
list for the assessment of personal prop
erty.
House bill No. 1872, which was passed
February "a, %exempting from taxation
money loaned at not more than g per
cent, it is decided, took effect from the
day OF its passage.
All loans, therefore, not exceeding 6
per cent interest, in existence on Feb
ruary /, are within the operation Of the
new law, and are exempt from taxation.
The law is not limited to future loans
but to all existing loans of this charac-
ter, and assessors need not include loans
of this character in the tax assessment
list for the present year.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-04-05
VETERANS GOING TO REUNION
MISSISSIPPI TO BE WELL REPRE-.
SENTED AT MACON.
Mai. Gen. Henry and Members of His
staff Are Busily Engaged With
Preparations.

Jackson.-Mississippi will send a large
delegation of Confederate veterans to
the annual reunion to be held at Ma.
con, Ca, from May 7 to 9, inclusive.
Elaborate preparations for the jour.
ney to the Georgia city are being made,
and the plans are more business-like than
heretofore formulated for the annual
gathering. Maj.-Gen. Patrick Henry,
commander of the state division, and
Adj. Gen. John A. Webb have arranged
for train service, and every possible pro.
vision will be made for the comfort Of
the veterans who make the journey.
In a general order issued from state
headquarters Gen. Henry announces the
appointment of Miss Elma Jones, OF
Crystal Springs as sponsor, Miss Rosalie
Parish, of Mayersville, as maid of honor.
as chaperon for the state division.
The various local camps and brigade
commanders will also sponsors,
maids of honor and chaperons within the
next few days.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-04-05
Two New Counties.

Two new counties were authorized to
be created, the county of "Stone,'
named after ~cx-t;ov. John NJ. Stone, to
be carved out of portions of Harrison,
Forrest, Perry and George counties, and
with Virgins, in Harrison county at
present, as the county seat. The other
new county authorized was the county
of "Walthall,'' to be carved out of por-
tons of Amite, Pike and Marion couu-
ties, and with Liberty as the county
seat. This county is to be named
after the lamented senator and justice
of the supreme court Mississippi fur
nishcd the nation.
Two court districts were authorized
for Coyington county, another of the
South Mississippi counties.
An appropriation OF $4,000 was made
for the support of the oyster commits
sion of the state, and the additional
sum of $1,000 was appropriated for the
construction of a dredge to assist in
the work of the commission.
The state tax OIL oysters was raised
from ; to 5 cents a barrel; the state
now waving its claim to one-third of
the shells for planting purposes under
the new tax.
A law was passed permitting counties
whose average county ~convicts is less
than five per month to hire them out
to approved persons and under certain
drastic restrictions as to humane treat
ment and inspection, passed. This will
relieve many counties Of the expense
Of maintaining a county farm at q
great expense for an inadequate mum
Der OF prisoners to make it pay any
thing like expense.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-04-05
IMPETUS TO CORN CLUBS.
Prof. Early's Visit to Tupelo Arouses
Enthusiasm.

Tupelo.-In fulfllment of a previous
engagement to deliver a number of lee
lures in this county pertaining to the
farm demonstration work, and especially
in regard to the work of the boys corn
clubs, Prof. Thomas A. Early, of Mem
phis, arrived in Tupelo in company with
Frank d. Fuller, also of Memphis and
secretary of the Tri-State Fair. Both
were scheduled to speak at the court
house here at n meeting of the Business
Mems Club, but OH account of rain the
attendance was Disappointing. The ad-
dresses, however, were of a very high
order and fully appreciated by all pres
ent.
In company with Prof. E. P. Clayton,
superintendent of education of this city,
Prof. Early visited a number of schools
and, notwithstanding the fact that the
roads were almost impossible, large
crowds attended. Prof. Early's lecture,
p~rofusely illustrated by excellent stere-
opticon views, is one of the most helpful
and instructive ever heard in this city
or county.