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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
DON'T PAY FOR WEEDS.
They Cucumber the Soil and Rob IL OF
Valuable Plant Food.

Weeds have to do with the conditions
of agriculture existing in any given re-
gion While no farmer. however good,
can hope ever to rid his farm of weeds.
he can keep them in check easily and
cheaply by the following methods OF
tillage that increase the productiveness
of the soil:
F'irst.-Practice system of rotation
Second--Grow hoed crops-corn. po-
tatoes. cotton, etc, upon the land in
tested.
Third.-Grow clover and alfalfa
whenever practical. These crops oc-l
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
Frost Injurious to siIaae Corn.

Frost injuries corn for silage pur-
poses, although if it is possible to cut
the corn Immediately after the frost
fairly good grade OF ensilaGe may be
produced. But if it is permitted to
stand many days after the frost it be-
comes dry and requires considera bic
water when the corn is put into the
silo.-Hoard's Dairyman.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
Aue of Grapeuine

If grapevines are properly looked
after there seems to be no limit 30 the
age at which they will bear good fruit,
as evidenced by such famous old vines
as he one at Hampton court, England.
which was planted in 1863 and still
bears immense crops of good grapes
annually.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
ALAsKA's COAL.

The United States bureau Of mining
has sent thirty-five men to Alaska to
investigate the value, extent and avail
ability of the Boring river coal fields
for the use of naval vessels. The
most important portions of the fields
are twenty miles from the mouth
of the Boring river. Trying weather
will be experienced during the whole
of the stay of the Investigators, this
being the season for severe rains and
snow storms.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
M. H. DE YOUNG.

Michael Harry De Young has been
appointed commissioner for the orient
to the Panama-Pacific exposition to be
held in San Francisco in 1915. He is a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
SMALLER MONEY

Reducing the size of United States
currency and national banknotes by
one-third and completely revolutioniz-
ing their designs is the latest order of
things In the treasury department, &C
cording to Secretary MacVeagh
The design OF each denomination of
every bill-United States notes. gold
and silver certificates. and national
banknotes-will be of the same gen.
eral nature. The new currency will
measure 6 by 21A inches as compared
with the 7.2S by 3.O4 of the present
notes. 1t will require eighteen months
to make the change complete.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
INDIAN RESEARCH

In order that the songs. dances, tradi-
tons. secret work and other interesting
features regarding the famous and
once powerful Indian tribes of Mandan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
w. H. X. REDMOND.

He L. a brother of John Redmond,
leader OF the Irish Nationalists in the
British house OF parliament and came
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
WOMAN FoR ELEcToR

The name of Helen ]. Grant of Al
bany county appears as presidential
elector for Wyoming on the Progress
sive party's ticket in the state. She is
the first woman ever so chosen in Wy
oming.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
SWISS WATER POWER

No country is better off than Swift
zerland In the matter of water power.
and vast resources of force are still
unutilized. II is now proposed to cleo
rify all the state railways and to sup
ply the energy needed from the nu-
merous water powers not yet deveI-
oped- Already most of the funicular
railways employ electricity.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09

10 the United States to explain the
home rule bill. Starting with a big
mass meeting I'm New York last month,
he began a tour of the principal cities
PREPARING FOR CONGRESS
Superintendent Elliott Woods of the
United States capitol building, after
an examination of the floor OF the
house of representative at Washing
ton found IL practically impossible to
make desk room to accommodate the
members to be added to the house by
the general elections. 1t IS probable
that some new members will occupy
chairs or stools. Provision has been
made for a Encouragement of the house
chamber, but Superintendent Woods
Will be unable to make permanent
changes before the December session.
The new congress will come into Of
fee March 4 with the prospect of an
extra session next summer If no ex-
ira session is held the house chamber
will be rebuilt before the December
session.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09

Golden TeXt.-Then spake Jesus unto
them, saying: 1 am the light of the
world He that followeth me shall not
walk in darkness, but shall have the
light of life.-John viii, L..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
INDIAN FARMERS

The opening of Fort Peck Indian
reservation in Montana next spring
will mark the last big opening of agri-
cultural land in the United States, and
six new towns Will be started on the
land area The total acreage of
reservation is 2.o6S. 500 acres. of which
T23.tS9S acres are allotted to the In
dams The land now under cultiva-
ton Is B,SU0 acres, while last year only
1900 acres were titled and the year be-
fore practically none.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
TO MEASURE SUMS RAYS

Work is under way at Pasadena,
Cal, on a forty foot tower to sur
mount the observatory of the Smith
sonian institution on Mount Wilson
whereby attempts will be made to as
certain whether the sun is growing
cold. The tower is built according to
plans drawn by DR.. d. c. Abbot, di-
rector of solar research of the institu-
ton, who is en- route TO Washington
from Algeria. where another station
for measuring the SUMS rays is main
tanned
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
NEW EMBASSY ATTAcHE

Lieutenant Baron Won Lersner OF the
First Dragon guards of the Queen Vic
torta regiment at Berlin. who has been
appointed Junior military attache to
the German embassy at Washington,
will assume the duties of that position
Nov. l.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
PROTECTING CROPS

The Peoria county Qll) farm bureau
has been organized. with F. A. Jones
of Dunlap president The object OF
the organization is to improve crops
and the breeding and raising of cattle
and horses. A farm manager will an
alyze the soils, and every means will
be adopted to promote better crops
and preserve the life of the soil
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
THE -HoRSE TRoT"

A new dance, the horse trot," will
be tried out by Washington society
dancers ut the charity bali next winter.
The horse trot" is quite different in
style from the turkey trot,'' the
bunny hug" and the "Narragansett
naughty The step is a trot, better
known to horsemen as a running walk,
which is the most graceful and the
easiest gait of the saddle horse.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-09
WOMEN POLICE

In Los Angeles the woman police
man" has been Installed in response to
distinct need in the handling of wo-
man and girl criminals. In Maryland
she has been applied to for official
help to enforce the curfew law In an
effective manner. In New York city
as matrons women have long been
assisting In the problem of handling
the criminal Very recently these ma
irons have been placed in the rank Of
patrolmen. and their salaries have
been Increased from $1,000 to $1,4oO a
year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mr. John /. Morrison of Dr-
luth. Minnesota, was in the city
on Thursday and was chaperoned
around by Mr.. Frank Brady
of Empire with whom Mr.. Morri-
son has been spending several day
He is interested in mining at Mine
Center, On ario, where his COM
pany has fine free gold mining
proposition. Some of his friends
are associated with Mr. Brady in
his mining in Empire and he came
out here to see what progress is
being made'and found everything
moving along nicely. He has
made many notes of mining con-
ditions here and expects to pub
lish an article in the Duluth Her
aid relative to mining in this sec
ton He visited the mills, sam
pier, Hot Springs and other place
of interest around here and thor
oughly enjoyed his stay.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Inc people OF this community will join
heartily in wishing Mr.. W Hallo rg
pleasant journey to his old country home
and a safe return, and that he will be
greatly benefited by his Atlantic trip
and his sojourn in the land of his birth.
He left IN Monday and after spending
several days in C licago will leave New
York During his long years of busi-
ness associations here. Mr.. Hallberg
always maintained the highest standing
for busln s. int-gri y and his honor and
veracity were nassailable.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Deep seated coug hs that resist Or
dinary remedies require both external
and internal treatment. If you buy a
dollar bottle of BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP you get the two
remedies you need for the price of one.
There is HERRICK'S RED PEPPER
POROUS PLASTER for the chest,
free with each bottle. Sold by j. j..
Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
c.llforoi. W I'm m Seriously Alarmed

a short time ago contracted Sc
we're cold which settled on my lungs an
caused m, a great deal of annoyance
| would have bad coughing spells and
my lungs were SO sore and infiamed
began to be seriously alarmed. A friend
recommended Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, saying she had used it for
wears. fought a bottle and it relieved
nv cough the first night and in week
| was rid of t e cold and soreness of
nv lunss," writes Miss Marie Gerber,
Sawtell-, Cal For sale by J, Sher
win.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

The lease in the Lamartine, formerly
operated by Johanie Rohner, has been
taken over by Sewald, Arnold and
Thomas. They are unwatering the 165
foot shaft preparatory to extended de-
velopment work. Thev have good
property lease and it is expected they
will take out many thousand dollars
worth of ore.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Editor Blair of the Miner is having
development work done on his group OF
claims, the Castle Rock group, located
above Freeland. He has good show
ing of ore in the workings and here is
hoping he may strike it big and rich in
return for the sacrifices he has made to
bring such results.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
DOLL HOSPITAL

Also a nice line ready made dol
clothes. All kinds Sweater Coats, Caps
Bootees, Shoes and Stockings. Busy
mothers cannot afford to make at the
ow prices. Call early. Dolls can be
stored until wanted Dolls and orders
can be left at the Marchington stores;
Mrs. H. H. Hansell,
Half Brick, Virginia Canon
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Heartburn is symptom of indiges
ton Take dose of HERBfNE in
such cases. The pain disappears in
stantly. The bowels operate speedily
and you feel fine, vigorous and cheerful
Price SOC. Sold by ]. J. Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

At the annual election Of officers
of E. D. Baker Post No. 80, &.
A. r. for 1913 Comrade K. NJ.
Klllen was elected Commander to
succeed Comrade Chas. F. Dev-
Ian, Sr. who becomes adjutant.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Ho. TO Bankrupt the Doctors

: A prominent New York physician
says, "If it were not for the thin stock
ings and thin soled shoes worn by
women the doctors would probably be
bankrupt When you contract cold
do not wait for it to develop into
pneumonia but treat it at once.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is in
tended especially for coughs and colds,
and has won wide reputation by its
cures of these diseases. 1t is most
effectual'and is pleasant and safe to
,aek. For sale by J'Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

CrrAror .ote BAJLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP willingly because it
tastes nice. There isn't better remedy
anywhere for children's coughs, hoarse
ness and bronchitis Its good medi
cine and easy to take. Price 2Sc SOC
and 81 90 per bottle. Sold by ]. ].
Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Attorney J. W. B. Smith made
pilgrimage to Denver on Friday to take
part in the political gathering there in
the evening in the interest of the re-
publican party.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Wheeling in the lungs indicates that
phlegm is obstructng the air passages.
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
loosens the phlegm so that it san be
coughed up and elected. Price 25c, Soc
and s1.00 per bottle. Sold by J. j.
SherWin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

For SALE:--Perpetual lease on
-ore of the best producers in Clear
Creek County. Gold and silver.
Terms verv low. Sickness the
cause. Address, x Y z. Idaho
Springs Siftings. Phone Red I24.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Cured Of Liver Complaint

was suffering with liver complaint
says Iva Smith of Point Blank, Texas,
and decided to try a so cent box of
Chamberlain Tablets, and am happy
to say that l am completely cu1ed and
can recommend them to every one"
For sale by J. J. Sherwin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mr.. Frank Lowell of Colorado
Springs, of the Lowell Hardware
company spent couple of days
in the city this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mrs. Geo. A. Patten of Denver came
up on Tuesday ard will spend few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Woodward
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +. McClellanc
went to Denver Wednesday morning,
returning Thursday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mr.. Howard Tresidder has been
spending his vacation in the city and
having a pleasant time with his former
frienda
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Mr., and Mrs. G. L. Lamb were recent
penver visitors to thee apital city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
DENTIST

DR.. w. T. Cam over Merchants and
Miners National bank.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07
Tonight

To- night if you feel dull and stupid,
or bilious and cons tipated take dose
of Chambellains Tablets and you viii
feel all right tomorrow. For sale by j.
Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-07

Nice four room Modern.
house, rent $3.50.
Idaho Springs Lumber Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
.DR. A. GAFFhEy
 E ssss -4 3-tS5s> & .-f s{- SUED BY MOTHER
Claims She Loaned East Side Physician $1 900 to Buy
 Automobile

< pr. Panhess A. Gaffney of 2S5 Easi Main street has been sued by his mother. Bridget Gaffney. who olaima she loaned her son $l,0oo to buy an au- tomobile. The action had hearing before Acting Judge a Foster in the common pleas court this naornipE. Dr.
 G4ffney caused conafderable 4muse- ment by asixing the sFiArifE to put all IrepeetersA ept Of the court room. The phyaician arp4ared AnxiotE to keeH Ill and evidently thoNs fl2sk epuft room
 was his private office. It was the Apctor,s contention that his mothcr gave him the money in- stead of loanfny it. Attorney George F. Mara, who represented the plain tiff, scathingly arraigned pr. Gaffney
 in his argument and declared 1t im- probable that Mrs. Gaffney would give her son $1.8O0 when she found it necessary to borrow the money her self before she could make the. loan. The physician declare his mother is not the 1eal plaintiff but says the suit was inspired by his brother, Har- .ry Gaffney, with whom the doctor
 recently had a dispute. &
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
YOUNG TAIT'S
 MOTOR MISHAP
 PROVES COSTLY
Manufacturers Son Pays Fines
 AggTegating S137.50 in Fairfield Court
People Have Settled With Woman Whom He Ran Down by Payment of $500 and Medical Expenses
Especial to the Farmer.)

Fairfield. June 27-A Clifford Tait, aged IF, whose people are prominent paper manufacturers of Bridgeport, paid fines aggregating. $137.58 in the court of Justice Bacon Wakeman inn posed for two offences, one reckless driving, the other otterating an auto imoHle without a license The penal ty for each offence was $50 and costs He pleaded guilty.
 The charges grew out of an accident on the 'Tunxis Hill road, near Orr's Castle, last week when he drove his automobile into a buggy occupied by Mrs. David Stillson and hurried off in his fright leaving the woman badly bruised.
 Young Taft's people have already settled the claim of the woman for payment Of $500 and the expenses sof care for her injuries. Represnted by Judge B. K Nicholson, of Bridgeport, she appeared deeply penitent when he appeared before Justice Wakernan this morning. E, s Tait is below the legal age IS for the issuance of licenses. .s}
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27

yellow letters reading, 'sstaunf9n, Virginia, the Birthplace of Woodr0w Wilson, was then raised in the hack
 of the hall by stalwart defesafiot.
 of Virginians They were finally
 compelled to move by a couple Sof
 husky sergeants-at-arms.
 A battery of newspaper pbot0~
 graphers were whooping hasf1Iiehfs
 like pistols and the whole upper pa-- tition of sthe vast auditof1um was filled with the smoke. A won7an with picture of Woodrow W1Ison tried to climb up into, the press sec- ton but she was hustled back to her seat by the police.
 Connecticut ..s x advantage of t11e temporary Hull to start lone parade headed by "a big blue and gold ban ner on which was splendid portrait of Governor Simeon B. Baldwin. This started the cheers again.
 At 2;10, Chairman Parker began strenuous efforts to que1l the dis turbance. Most of the delegates were beginning tcS t;-e and readily sat
 down but the galleries refused to be quiet: s'.s r<s' Mrs. Perry Cunmfngs of HamfI- ton, Kas-, tried to carry q Champ Clark banner up onto the stage. 6h1 was forced back and former Cover nor David R. Francis, of 1GiaD0uri, got out of his chair and assisted hor onto it She stood holding a1off tho Clark. banner unrolfed on block alpaca umbrella until an unxa11ant policeman forced her to take seat The band { now struck ID That Missouri Ragand this aided fn Ge<- fling things back 4oEs Che hof11i4Il ISe denonstration lasted .se mfnufessz :. ghen Bell resumed. he ssid 'ssEv-s erykody wants to get at the exaer .YeA Pat Calhoun does." came a yell from the gallery while from the
 other aide came cry of "Sft down, you Southern Pacific lawyerr
 The sergeant-at arms ordered f1he police to eject the disturbers Eight doorkeepers were arrested this after noon, charged with having smuggled persons into the armory.
 While Bell was speaking, Senator Simeon Guggenheim, Republican Ma tional Committeenan from California, and Mrs. Guggenheim were esc0Fted to seats on the platform in the rear of thu speakers stand. xSz
 Bell was tpterrt3ptee shouts from the Texae- de2ef f4f16xr nEdfnx that he tell the truth. Pennsy1vania delegates were also interruptine and hardly a single word that Ben ufter- ed could be heard in the confusfon. In tho hall, Parker finally restored order, and the previous question on acceptance of the minority report seating Wilson delegates, instead of the Clark men, as voted by the cre- dentiaIs committee was ordered. The
 fContinued from Page s-)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
CONTEST TO BE BETWEEN WILSON AND UNDERWOOD
 IS CUMMINGS VIEW
connecticut's National Committeeman Believes Southerner Cannot
 Min
(By Our Staff Gorrespondent) }

Baltimore June Homer S Cummings, Demo cratic national from told your correspondents at this that Wilson and Un, derwood are the leading for the presidential Y Mr. Cummings addressed the Connecticut delegation this forenoon by invitation He was asked to give his
 sIn my opinion Clark is steadily loosing Wilson is gaining and the conservative forces called are rlying behind Underwood. sfs fss@4se x
 sHar1non is eliminated and his strength is going to Underwood The latter will probably get the support of New York, Illinois and Kentucky in addition to what he has pledged. 7
 Mr. Cummings said further that he knew there is consderable sentiment in Connecticut for UnderWood However he did not believe Underwood could be nomin aed because than enough votes to prevent his nom nation sodfed and will agree to anyone except h is progressive be he either Wilson someone of the
 Mr. Cummings, while in nowise desiring to infuence the delegates, is himself favorable to Wilson.
 vote was taken to find the sentiment of the Connec 8ent delegation it resulted as follows For Underwood Nl New HAvenI Stoddard of New Haven
 Balslvin f4ivate Thomas Con RsSsns; E NsesrsF 7s fof clari 5eSsi1 Of Bridge
 Ks1r 'of Ds.ibury, Mayor Dunn of Willilnsntic and prefence Mayor Holloran of New Britain and Senator Meara of absent but they are known to F favorable to Clark, after Baldwin, providing Clark slows any considerable strength. sl5 e1 fSS
 One of the Hartford county delegates said the ations of Underwood for president and Foss for vice pfesdent was the slate agreed upon by the Strength
 1he delegation agreed to vote as unit in support of the majority report of the committee the make u the permanent organization of the convention It was also agreed to continue voting for Baldwin until major ity of the delegates decide otherwise An attempt to secure the IA votes for Underwood after Baldwin d51ed was defeated Senator Spellacy and Mayor Ma Ian untring workers for Underwood Shortly after the convention convened today Vermont delegate in 5orsd your correspondent that Vermont had decided cast her votes for Baldwin Kennedy, Holloran and MeaF1 three men to vote last night in favor of minority report, which smashed attempt enforce the unit rule in Ohio.
 By the success of the minority report Wilson gets 19 votes in Ohio that was sought to cast for Harmon
 McNe1l was not present. and when an effort was made to vote him with the minority Senator Speacv pre-
 ned- 1t on the ground that there no known rule whereby man absent could be voted. He said Mr NcNes alternate could but the alternate was absent also.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
GREAT WILSON DEM0NSTRA TI0N BREAKS. CONTEST OVER SEATING
 OF SOUTH DAKOTA DELEGATION
COURT GIVES DIRECTORS
 POWER TO SELL LIBRARY

The library directors have the pow CT to sell the Burroughs Library building. according to a decision hand ed down today by Judge Burpee of the superior court The action was known as the Directors of the Bridge port Public Library against the Attor-
 ney General It was first taken to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to the many friends who assisted us in our recent bereavement in the loss of our wife and mother, and especially to the children of the Sth grade and Chil- dren of Mary of St. Charles parish
 PATRICK McQUEENEY \
 and Family. a*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27
... BROTHER MAY DIE

Derby, June 27-WycHffe Smith, the 13 years old boy who was accidentally shot by his 15 year old brother Clyde, was said to be- in a serious condition by the attendants at the Griffin Hos pital. The bullet from the revolver entered the boys stomach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27

LOAM FOR SAIiE-150 loads. In- utifre 134O East Main St., between Stillman and Berkshire, Ave.
 Ds27 8 . 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27

LOsT-s67.o0 in loose bills on Main street between Gold and Cannon. Please return to this office. Re- ward will be paid to finder q a7E~ n f27 sf, ! . n er, sr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-27

the. supreme court. This tribunaI' found that the matter was, public. trust and not one which concerned the Burroughs heirs.
 It was found that the directors could sell the property without violating a. public trust if permission were given by a court of equity, Judge Burpee acted as the court of equity. << z