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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
By BERT NEwcoMB HoDGsoN

night she was at her best as she enter
ed her drawing room to greet him.
Had a letter from Aunt Lucy, DEAR"
Bayard announced as an important
piece of news.
'Goody," cried Virginia, "and what
did>the dear old lady have to say for
herselff"
'She told me how fortunate I was to
have you care for me, for one thing"
began Bayard as he watched the color
mount to Virginia's cheeks at the COM
pliment- 'Then she said a lot of rot
about But let's talk about the pleas
ant things You do care for me, don't
you?" he added.
"Silly! Sillyi OF course dow she
cried You're silly for a whole lot of
reasons-silly to make me wait to be
really yours until you can take me to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
SEPARATE SKIRTS.
Some Suggestions Which Deserve Con-
sideration.

some suggestions Which Deserve Con-
sideration.
II you would profit by the example of
French tailors you will order separate
skirts Of one of the following mate
rails:
First, a double faced cloth that has
leaped into important place Is being
used. 1t practically trims itself and
will be very popular for this econom-
zeal reason.
Then there are cheviots and serges
for lightweight models, and all colors
are in vogue, the neutral shades and
dark blue leading.
Heavy fancy suitings are very popu-
Jar. The English tweeds and mixed
suitings are having tremendous ia
voritism shown them by the leading
houses.
Tailored skirts are not so straight in
outline, many showing slashed eff
fects at the side, and all are made
walking length.
Some have a slightly raised waist
band, SO that no belt is needed, while
others show n normal line. with a
stitched band attached to the skirt.
On others a back panel is attached
with modified front edge that ex-
tends toward the front, thus forming
Il belt or girdle.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
Verses 1-e.-A religious mission.

Verses ia religious mission.
The subject Of today's study has a
romantic interest, because it draws
ent and introduces us to a few of the
best representatives of eastern nations
when Jesus was born" This auspi-
cious event was heralded to an ex-
pectant world in ways that were suited
to it's several needs. The saints of Is
rael, the shepherds on the plains of
Bethlehem, and the wizards of the far
east received different communications,
regard being had to their spiritual con-
ditions. God still makes such consid
crate provision to supply our separate,
individual needs. I'VE have seen :
and are come" These students of the
heavens were seekers after God 1t
was their belief that the appearance of
a new star was a sign that great per-
son was born They shared the belief
that was common throughout the world
that the time had come for the arrival
of mighty deliverer. 1t was also held
by many that Judea was to be the
birthplace of this worlds Redeemer-
I'm the east" Better translate lat its
rising The reference is not to the
position of the star in the heavens. but
to its appearance He was troubled
Herod had been living in suspicion of
rivals to the throne, so that this visit
agitated him, lest his authority should
be disputed and destroyed by a strong
er king of the Jews" This was the
name given by the magi to him whom
the Jews would have called the Mes
siah- '-Chief priests and scribes-"
leaders of the people in whose keeping
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virginia opened IL and READ ALOUD.
a fine home, but II you are satisfied to
take a toothless old woman for a wife
-wen"-
And when Bayard went home that
night he was still humming a happy
air
He took the chair of the bed, tucked
it in one corner Of the room and
stretched himself out for the night
In after years he talked much about
that room. He always declared that
he could open the door with his hand
and the window with his foot at the
same time; that If he bent over to lace
up his boots he butted his head against
the side wall, and when he thrust his
arm through the sleeve Of his shirt he
invariably bruised the back of his hand
on the ceiling
The next night whils dining with
Jimmy a telegram was handed to Bay
ard.
your aunt died this morning-fu-
neral Thursday" it read.
"Well, hope the dear old lady Will
be happy in heaven" Bayard said, not
without some feeling. "She had per-
suaded herself that she wasn't here"
THAT telegram means a lot to you,
doesn't it ?" inquired Jimmy, with an
air of finality.
Yes, it does. It means that I'll have
a goodly bit Of the necessary long
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
In the Sunday School Glass
was caught in the net that he had hid
for others.

was caught In the net that he had hid
for others
Verses OLA blessed reward.
As soon as they had received the in
formation they set out on their quest.
"Lo, the star" The celestial guide that
had started them on their long journey
from home again appeared 1t kept
moving before them and was all the
time visible to them until they reached
their destination. ''When they saw
the STAR when they caught sight
OF the star" (Afoulton) they were filed
with Astounding gladness. It was an
assurance that their undertaking had
been propidous.
There came three kings ere break of day.
All on Epiphanie.
Their gifts they bare, both rich and rara,
All, all, Lord Christ. for thee.
Gold, frankincense and myrrh are there.
Where is the King, oh, where7
maiden bent Ger the Babe In prayer.
There Is the King, oh, therei
''Worshiped him. in spirit of
healthy reverence and made confession
that in this innocent babe, nesting In
his mothers arms, they saw the Saw
Jour and Shepherd of the nations who
would guide all people into the way of
truth and peace. Presented unto him
gifts They offered OF their best as a
token of their sincerest appreciation
and satisfaction "Being warned OF
God" They soon learned the charac-
ter of Herod and surmised the mean
ing of his purpose 1t was impossible
that these sanity seers could be made
the agents of evil. They had come in
search of peace and had not been dis
appointed. Rejoicing in their success,
they hasted back into their own coun-
try" by a route that avoided Jerusa-
lem. and they carried back the gracious
news of a Saviour born to mankind.
Their happiness was doubtless shared
by many.
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The Weeks illustrated Story
WHEN THE WILL WAS READ

green and that Virginia and I can be
married"
Some two weeks later Bayard was
notified by the express company that
there. was a package there for him
with $40 due on it, shipped from Chi
cago. Bayard knew at once that it was
some of Aunt Lucy's valuable silver
sent on to him. Jimmy would lend
him the money to pay for it.
The bill was paid, and the big pack
ing case was ordered sent to virginia's
house and Jimmy duly invited around
to participate In the unpacking. Ham
mer and chisels were put to use, and
all three Of them entered into the gay
spirit Of the party. Piles of packing
were pulled from the box, and finally Il
heavy gilt frame came to view Goats
were taken off, and the combined
strength of Jimmy and Bayard was
put to the test. Finally the picture
was taken out. 1t proved to be a life
sized portrait OF Bayard as child
WELL" I'll be hangedr' declared
Bayard as he mopped his brow.
Here's letter." announced Jimmy
as he pulled a long white envelope
from the corner Of the frame. vir-
ginia opened it and read aloud:
your aunt, Miss Leighton, left her
entire estate to charities. She Wills
and bequeaths to you this portrait of
yourself. The portion OF the WIZ re-
lating to you reads as follows: Il leave
no money to my dear nephew, Bayard
Leighton, because I do not wish to
shatter his ideal method of life. He
is earning a good salary and has good
health. AS a slight token Of my af-
Foot nr,6 ,Hnv-av, loo
him the Gilbert portrait OF himself
which now hangs in my library
isn't it darling!' cried Virginia az
she danced about the huge portrait.
But you can't go to housekeeping
with nothing but an old oil painting"
demurred Bayard.
Seems to me- broke In Jimmy,
that there's plenty OF wood right here
to build the house, and it won't take
long to cover the walls. There's the
oil painting to begin with. Then we
can have that letter framed. I'm sure
Bayard never wants to part with that
Then I'll give you a large photograph
of myself, and
whats all this nonsense about go
ing to housekeeping interrupted Mr..
Tracey, Virginia's father, as he came
into the room. when these young
people get married-and wish they'd
hurry up about it-they must come
and live with me. Virginia can change
her name whenever she wants to, but
not her residence. And as for this
legacy business, I'd rather have a man
for my son-in-law who can fight his
own way than one who was made by
an Inheritance"
Mr.. Tracey picked his way across
the room over the pine boards, chisels
and excelsior packing. He took his
daughter in one arm az he extended
his free hand to Bayard.
do you mean tt?" sang out Bayard
gleefuAy.
Mean it7' echoed Mr.. Tracey. 'wel,
1 bet I do, and to prove it TIL take
Jimmy Bookwalter into the dining
room and keep him there until you two
settle on date for the wedding"
The words dining room" seemed to
awaken Jimmy from his stupor. He
had a mental picture Of a sideboard
plendfully stocked with reviving nq-
uors. He announced that he was ready
for the proof Of Mr.. Tracey's assertion,
and together they went out OF the
room, leaving the lovers alone.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
Tbs aHXpoqeum.-

A curious word and quite an un-
usual one is. "hypogeum," says the Chi
cago News. If you tell some credu-
lous friend that you have one at home
he will not know whether you mean a
musical instrument or an animal like
hippopotamus, and perhaps he may
gladly accept your invitation to go with
you and see st. When you reach your
house take him down and show him
the cellar. for that is the hypogeum.
Ask any architect You know, and he
VIII tell you that a hypogeum in archi-
lecture is that part of building that
is below the level of the ground, in
Guiding cellars. vaults and so forth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10

~EOPLE could talk all they liked
about poverty bringing happi-
ness, but Bayard Leighton kick
ed-literally-at the suggestion.
He had Just finished reading a letter
had declared: Money has not brought
me happiness. I have lived alone all
my Life, and sometimes envy you In
your poverty, loved and adored by SO
sweet a girl as Virginia.
well, what do you know about
that?" demanded Bayard of his pal,
Jimmy Bookwalter.
81 know exactly what think of her,
old man." drawled Jimmy, "but a
lady's a lady, even If she is your aunt,
and I'd rather not put my opinion into
parliamentary English"
You're a moral coward, that's what
you are. Jimmy Bookwalter," declared
Bayard as he flung the letter across
the tiny hall room. You've got a
rich father who gives you more spend
ing money in a month than you could
earn In a year, besides which you're
too lazy to fall In love. I hope you
won't misunderstood me, Jimmy,
when tell you that the space you oc-
cupy in my luxurious apartment is
much more valuable than your august
presence at the present moment"
Jimmy rose from the uncomfortable
straight backed chair, which was the
only one in the room Bayard had
given it to him when he entered and
had taken a corner of the bed for him
self
"Oh, seer unused Jimmy. Want
to get dressed, Ell? Well, so long till
tomorrow night Be sure you show
up at the club and dine with me at
sharp"
When he was gone Bayard put the
inhospitable chair up on the bed to
make more room and took a suit of
clothes from under the cretonne cur
tain which covered his meager ward
robe.
1t did not take long to select tie,
because he only had six or seven.
Bayard seemed to be going through
mental reincarnation during this proc
ess of dressing. First he said dis
Agreeable thinSs-not whole sentences,
but just pertinent CALCULATIONS, such as
'old FOSSIL fought not to be out with
out a keeper envy me, indeed"
\ little later he began to whistle
snatches of popular songs, nervous lit
tie trills. And finally, with stick in
hand, he opened the door OF his room,
humminG in a most contented manner.
After all, life was worth while!
- Virginia Tracey and Bayard Leigh
ton had been engaged some months.
Bayard's father had lived like a rich
man, and when he died suddenly the
son found himself penniless. Brought
up to lead an idle life, unframed for
practical work, he took the first posi-
ton offered to him in brokers' Office
at SIS a week
That seemed all right until he sud-
denly realized that without Virginia
nothing was right. ReckleSsly he ask
ed her to marry him, and with all the
impulsiveness of her love she gave her
self to him. They were young, and
they could wait. Aunt Lucy, Bayard's
maiden aunt, had promised to make
him her heir, and decidedly Aunt Lucy
was no longer young.
When Bayard was blue, Virginia
seemed to be doubly radiant, and to-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
An Easily Made Screen.

Clothes horses make excellent screens.
First paint the top and lower part of
the legs with enamel to match the wall
paper; then cover the remaining part
with some pretty art muslin or silk
and secure to the horse by dainty rib
bonS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
A Carpet Sweeper.

A brush such as is used for cleaning
vegetables in the kitchen is a great
help in cleaning your carpet sweeper.
First take out all Rawlings with your
fingers. then use the little brush to
clean both brush and box of your
sweeper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
Dainty Petticoats.

Some of the dainty full dress petit
coats are trimmed with lace, adorned
with appliques of colored floral wreaths
in natural tone made of ribbon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
Ceouraphicai Puzzle.

Find gentle bird in city of Del
aware Dover.
Find a rodent in the very celebrated
mountain in Armenia. Ara-rat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10

These blouses show what may be
done with brown. The artistic crea-
ton shown to the left Is of brown chit
fon over ecru net, brown and white
buttons being used on the sleeves and
the pointed front
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10
GOLDEN TEXT.

Look unto mo and be ye saved,
all the ends of the earth: for am
God, and there is none else lisa.
xiv, 22).
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-02-10

\ EOPLE could talk all they liked
about poverty bringing happi-
ness, but Bayard Leighton kick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-23
HIGH PRAISE FOR MATTY.
Jake Stahl Says He Pitched Best Ball
in Worlds Series.

CHICAGO. October 23.-Jake Stahl.
manager of the Red Sox. is back in Chi
cago and says he wants to get base ball
out of his head. The man who piloted
the American League champions to the
highest honors in base ball declared that
Christy Mathewson pitched the most phe-
nomenal games Of any pitcher in the
series. He said:
II am glad We won the worlds series.
but I want to say right here that in my
mind Mathewson pitched the grandest
ball I ever saw. and 1t was too bad he
did not win his games. ! will say he did
not get as good support as Marquard.
I'm the games in which Marquard won
there were two phenomenal catches
which meant defeat for him had the balls
not been caught. Mathewson pitched the
best ball of any pitchers on either side.
II am going duck hunting for two weeks
down in Mississippi about November 1.
Joe Wood. iris Speaker and Laporte of
the Washington club will join me. I
think / need a vacation. feel I have
earned one.
after / come back I don't want any
body to mention base ball to me I want
to forget it. I cannot do banking bust
ness and think Of my players at the same
time, so decided to forget base ball and
attend to my bank"
Stahl said he was more than pleased
with the work Of his men and predicted
he would win tho pennant again next
year.
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T. ]. OWEN 4 son. AUCTIoNEERS.

EXECUTORS SALE OF VACANT GROUND.
LEYS, IN SQUARE 1918 BEING SUITABLE
SITE FOR GARAGES OR STABLES: AND
ALSO OF BUILDING LOT ON SOUTH
CAPITOL STREET IN SQUARE 7O2: -,
Of Edward n. Richards. deceased. and also pur-
suant to authority conferred by DEGREES of the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia.
passed in equity cause. No. 2925l. the under
signed will offer for sale by public auction. in
front Of the respective premises, on TUESDAY,
THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF OCTOBER.
the following described parcels OF unimproved
land, situate in the city Of Washington. D. c..
At FOUR O'CLOCK P.M-rhe south IT feet
original lots II and IS in square 1913. between
d and z. 10Th and 18th streets southeast. This
property fronts On public alley 30 feet wide,
and contains 7.1sO.2h square feet OF ground.
more or less. 1t is shown on plat recorded in
the office Of the surveyor Of the District Of Co
u Ant FOUR &c 1G PoRTYF ISf O'CLOCK pM-Lot
11s in William A Richards and others sub
division Of lots in square 7o2. This property
fronts 1870 feet on South Capitol street be.
that width so feet to a public alley. according
to plat of said subdivision recorded in Book 30.
page 1877, in the offce OF the aforesaid surveyor.
Terms of sale: One-thrd cash. balance in
equal instalments at and two years from
the time OF sale. deferred payments to bear SO
interest, payable semi-annually. and to be Sc
Or all cash. at the option of the purchaser. A
deposit OF 500 will be required at the time OF
sale on each Of the two above-described parcels.
Terms to be complied with within Is days from
WILLIAM C. PRENTISS.
Executor and Trustee.
Office Metropolitan Bank building
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ThOs. ]. OWEN & son. AUcTIoNEERs
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING NO. 30 Il
" AMI TWO-S'rORY FRAME DWELL.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING NO 80 Fl
NV. AND A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELL
ING no. 500 NJ ST. NV.
By virtue of "a decree passed 10 the Supreme
Court of the DISTRICT of Columbia in the case
sl135. we Will sell at public auction. In front
of the premises on THURSDAY, THE TWEEN
TY FOURTH DAY OF OCTOBER. 1912. COM
mencing at HALFPAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM,
the following described land and premises sit
uate in the city of Washington. in said District.
Shepherds subdivision of square 623 improved
by premises No 30 III ST. ny
Also day at FIVE O'CLOCK PM,
all that part of lot numbered 3, in square num-
tcred 400. beginning for the same at point
81 feet west from the southeast corner of said
alley; thence west II feet inches: thence
south 10 feet to NJ street north: thence east
IA feet inches to the place of beginning, I'm
proved by frame dwelling No 800 st. NV.
Terms OF sale: One-third OF the purchase
money TO he paid In cash and the balance in
years from The day OF sale. and to be represented
by the promissory notes OF the purchaser. bear
ing interest at the rate of six per centum PEI
snnum. payable semi annually. and secured BY
deed Of trust the property Sold or all cash.
at tue option of the purchaser. 800 deposit
bid All conveyancing notary fees and record
ing purchasers cost. Terms to be complied
with within fifteen days or trustees may adver
tise and sell at the purchasers risk and cost
after i've days previous advertisement OF such
resale published IN some newspaper of Washing
ton, DC.
JOSEPH r. FAGUE. Trustee.
CHARLES S. sHREvE. Jr.. Trustee.
oc12-d&ds.eSu Fendall Building.
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ADAM a. wEsCHLER. AUCTIoNEER
Trustees Sale of Premises No.
coc Sixth Street Northwest
S2S Sixth Stree

BY virtue of the authority vested in by
deed of trust. recorded in Liber No. :iO66. at
folio III ct seq. of the land records of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. will offer for sale At public
auction. in front Of the premises. MONDAY.
THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF OCTOBER.
1912 AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, parts Of original
lots numbered seven % and nine f9 In square
numbered four hundred and eighty eight tiSSl.
fronting "a feet 9La inches Sixth street west
by depth of ia feet 6 inches To an alley, more
particularly described in said deed of trust. and
improved by a brick dwelling house.
Terms: One-third- cash, balance in equal in
stallments. payable one and two years after
date. secured the property and represented
by the promissOry notes of the purchaser. with
interest at &c.. payable semi-annually. all
cash. at purchasers option. 500 deposit re-
quired. Expenses of conyeyancing, etc. al pur-
chaser's cost. Terms Of sale to te fulfilled with
in ten days otherwise the undersigned reserves
the right to resell at the cost and risk of the
defau ting purchaser.
WHARTON f. LESTER. Surviving Trustee.
oc17-d&ds eSu 4I6 5th st. NV.
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Can a body he a body
Yet not a body be?
Tell a body, anybody.
nidsf snch a hOdY see

OF course it was Sammy Jay, who was
humming such a foolish sounding rhyme
as that. But, really. 1t wasn't so fooiish
in Sammys case after all. He had sat
up wide awake all night just to try to
find out why it was that all the little
meadow and forest people had complained
that he spent part Of each night scream
ing thief! thief! thief" just as he does in
the daytime Now he knew. Sitting in the
dark in his big pine tree he had heard his
own voice, or what sounded like his own
voice, screaming down in the alders by
the Laughing Brook. Sammy had scratch
ed himself to be sure that he was really
and truly awake and not dreaming. for
there was his voice down in the alders
and there was himself sitting in the big
pine tree with his mouth closed as tight
as he could shut it. Did ever a Jay bird
have anything so queer as that to puzzle
him?
Anyway Sammy Jay knew that he didn't
scream in his sleep, and there was a
whole lot Of comfort in that. He could
eat with a better appetite now. You see
when he had been told that he was
screaming in the night Sammy had been
afraid that he was doing it in his sleep
night Hooty the Owl might hear him and
find him, and that would be the end of
him. Now he knew that he could go to
sleep in peace, just as he always had.
Sammy Jay brushed and smoothed out
his handsome blue coat and made himself
as pert and smart appearing as possible.
He had been so worried lately that he
hadn't taken much care Of himself. which
is very unusual for Sammy Jay. Now,
however, he felt so much better that he
began to think about his looks. When he
had finished dressing he started for the
alders beside the Laughing Brook just t.
have a look around. OF course. ne didn |
expect to find his voice down there. for
whoever saw voice? Still ne thought
that he might find something that Would
explain the mystery.
He hunted ali around in tn thlcket OF
alders beside the Laughing Brook. but
nothing unusual did he find. Then for a
long time he sat as still as still can be,
studying and thinking. Finally he
thought to himself: .'Ill just see how my
voice really does sound down here" and
opening his mouth he screamed:
Thief. thief! thief
Then out popped Jenny Wren, and she
was so mad that she couldn't sit still a
second. My, my, my, how she did scold!
you ought to be ashamed of yourself.
Sammy Jay! You ought to be ashamed
of YOURSELF she sputtered. Isn't it
enough to keep us awake half the night