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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18

And so it is proven, for when you see
the result of irrigation you are amaz-.
ed at the beauty of vegetation, the
symmetry of the trees which are as
straight and dignified as the pines on
the eternal hills of Canada. / should
be willing in fifty years, to come
back from where 1 am going when L
die, just to see that PecoS valley in
April. Imagine it,. The Towering
cedars with which they border their
lawns would be hanging heavy with
their long pink plumes, the orchards
white with bloom or laden with
just about ready to cut, and water
flowing in scientific regularity over
the lands of the Just and the unjust
not to mention a small sprinkling of
MexicanS, who are helping TO make
the valley. These people here have
three sources of water, up, down and
latterly-the river, rain and an un-
derf1ow of arresian water that responds
to the persuasion of gasoline engine
in a way that makes the heart of the
farmer light, and his pocketbook
heavy.
''Well now!, /" eJaculatec the farmer,
who had been skeptical about pump
ing plant as an asset of his irrigation
scheme. Wen get one and have it
agoin' right away L reckon the
Lord'll be glad not to have us poster
in him all the time about rain, Any
way, rain aint good for alfalfy hay,
no how"
We thought of Coburn's celebrated
receipt for alfalfa greens when we
saw a,woman from the town walking
leisurely over the fields, gathering
the tenderest and brightest of the
young shoots. Il am taking the al
falfa cure for Indigestion she re-
marked. Il gather these and chew
them and am getting SO much better
If by chance MIR. Coburn should see
this he will begin TO wonder if, after
all, NebuchadneZzar was not prede-
cessor in the alfalfa line.
At first sight, to any one unacquaint-
ed with what irrigation will do
these lands are most unattractive.
musquite, have considerable floating
gravel in some places, and are light
colored. But the musquite is not
without its value. Like the hazel of
the middle states, its prevalence
proves the quality of the land, 1t has
wonderful amount of heat tied up
| in the bulk of its roots and branches,
and posts are made from the bodies.
1t costs from s. to SO per acre to
clear but think of farming where the
land lord S share of the crop amounts
to $50 per acre per year, when he has
his alfalfa farm running. Most of
the labor is performed here by Mexi-
cans, both the clearing and ditch
tending, under the care of the water
master.
But think of being stuck in a snow
drift after midnight on Saturday
night and then riding out merrily on
Tuesday morning and blistering the
husbands nose in the bonny sunshine
But we couldn't stay with Mr.. Biggs
longer so hurried on to our errand in
Ell Paso, where all the talk was not
irrigation and per acre but was war
and the rumors of wars
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18
BOY SCOUT MINSrRELS

Last Friday evening the minstrel
show given under the direction of
the Boy Scout movement was greeted
by the largest audience that has as
sembled in the court house for some
time. To say the show was a good
one is putting it mildly, it was par
excellent, and the whole company di-
rectorS, musicians, those who plan
ned and those who executed deserve
no end of praise. The orchestra was
the best ever heard in Wa-Keeney
and during the overture it was not
hard to imagine that one was in a
first class play house, the music was
excellent and has been commented on
in most complimentary way
The songs, the jokes, the dancing,
kept the audience in gale of laugh
ter all evening and not one dull mo-
ment was allowed to creep In to mar
the program from start to finish. All
worked hard and all deserve much
credit for one of the breeziest, best,
jolliest entertainments ever given
here
The door receipts were in the
neighborhood of s134 The boys
thought about s75 would be clear.
Good for the Boy Scoutsl Give us
another one as good boys and you will
receive the cooperation and patron
age of all of our people
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
Wednesday, May 22, Court House, Sis
d.

The play is high school comedy of
a prologue and three acts. 1t is the
story of the preparation for the
Senior reception, an important event
in high school life. The prologue
takes place in the girls cloak room
of the high school week before the
day set for the reception. While the
girls are deciding the import ant
question of what to serve Galliger
enters and persuades the committee to
adjourn to a soda fountain. The
first act is in the library of the princip-
ais home the morning of the great
day. The second is in the kitchen
the afternoon of the same day and
the spirit of confusion and hurry of
last minute" preparation.4is very
much in evidence. The last act
takes place in the parlor of the prof
essor's home few minutes before
the first guest arrives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18
DECORATION DAY connrrrEEs

The following is list of commit
tees appointed for Decoration Day:
Speaker. T. Purcell, R. G. Will
son and w. B. Ke lily.
Decoration-W. N. LaraIsee Mrs
g. W. Marshall and Mrs Al ElIer-
meyer.
Music-Mrs- L. S. Myerly, Mrs
Rev. Reed and J. c. Cortright.
Conveyance L. Hardman, H. F.
Kline and John Spena.
Program-Mrs. J. J. Keraus, Mrs.
j. III. Niesley and Mrs. John F. Jones'
Decorating graves Ernest Court
ney, Miss Margaret Swigge&t and Mrs
w. L. Larrabee.
Refreshments r. HiIle, w. L.
Larrabee, Mrs. NJ. E. Chalk and Mrs
Stanley Straw
Marshals of the Day-W. -JsSaWfff-
Jams and j. Ell. Hickman.
Lame back is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the
back, for which YOU will find nothing
better than Chamberlain's Liniment--
! For sale by all dealers
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18

Woman loves clear, rosy complex
ion. Burdock Blood Bituers purifies
the blood, clears the skin, restores
rudy, sound health. 1
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-05-18

is. But you turn pale and hand him
ten cent piece of pottery and in
agonized accents beg him not to drop
it,
Continued next week.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
DEMOCRATS DERIDE
JAPANESE SCARE"
Bogie to Be Used in Getting War
Ships Opposed in Caucus,
It Is Declared.

That the venerable Senate OF the United
States has again fallen victim to that
ancient bogie the japanese war scare, =
is the assertion OF numerous Democrats
in both the Senate and House, who point
TO the action or the Lower House as
reason for creating an agitation which
will make possible the appropriation tins
year for two more battle ships.
The Democrats IN caucus declared that
they would not this year vote money
Tor new war ships for the American
navy. II was accepted as in continuance
with the policy OF economy that Demo-
Gratis should avoid the expenditure OF
se0.0oO,OO or more for war vessels. Dur
ing the caucus Representative Hobson
Of Alabama, who heretofore has viewed
with alarm all evidences OF aggression
on the part OF the japanese nation, for
sock his position as official alarmer OF
his party.
The seriousness with which the Repup-
hcans of the Senate have begun their
Investigation into the danger OF japanese
invasion at Magdalena bay has brought
howls OF derision from the Democrats
II is asserted that the Lodge resolution
will bear fruit at about the same time
the naval appropriations bill Is under
consideration by the committee of the
Upper Chamber and will furnish q ".hor-
riole example OF the need or a stronger
navy.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
SENATE FAYORS
WIRELESS PACT
Measure Recognizing Treaty of Ma
tions Is Passed, Despite
Opposition.

The Senate yesterday ratified the in
ternational wireless telegraph treaty.
This has been before the Senate since
December >. 1907, when it was received.
read. and referred to the Committee on
Foreign Relations. Two weeks later the
seal Of secrecy was removed. President
Roosevelt transmitted the treaty to the
Senate, accompanied by a special mes
sage.
1t was signed at Berlin on November 3.
1895, by delegates representing the United
States and the leading powers of the
world. After this treaty had been en-
tombed in the Committee on Foreign
Relations for so long that It had been
practically forgotten. It was resurrected
several weeks ago under unusual circum-
stances. The Senate was asked to make
provision for the appointment of dele
gates to ian International wireless con-
vention to be held in London next SUM-
mer. The Invitation had been formally
extended to the United States by the
poNers participating. under the impress
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
SENATE FAVORS
TROPHIES FUND
Measure Voting $4,000 for Res
toration of Battle Flags Passes
Without Debate.

The bill provocative OF an unlimited
quantity of star-spangled oratory in the
House, which allows $4,000 for the restor-
alton and preservation OF certain trophy
flags taken by this nation in battle and
now stored at Annapolis, passed the Sen
ate yesterday. The measure was intro
duced by Senator Swanson in the upper
chamber and, curiously enough. fur
uished no display OF verbal fireworks.
but simply passed the measure.
When the measure was penang before
the House the tattered flags, among
which is the motto which hung from
Perry's flagship. Don't Give Up the
Ship" were hung in ront of the
Speakers rostrum- Then the various
members Of Congress arose successfully.
obtained a strangle hold on the GOODIES
OF patriotism and proceeded to laud
each tattered fold and starry crevice In
the flags which means so much to the
American nation"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04

sion that the treaty had been ratified
When the discovery was made that the
treaty had not been ratified, the invita-
ton was hurriedly withdrawn.
The committee then met and agreed
to take up and dispose of the treaty on
given date. 1t was reported to the
Senate, and has been hung up there on
account of opposition until yesterday,
when, after two hours interesting de-
bate. 1t was ratified with practical una
dissent. The objection came from Sena-
tor Oliver. No roll call was had, but
the vote was taken by show of hands.
and Mr.. Oliver was the only hand raised
in opposition.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04

on returning from a recent trip Dr. =. T1rnn.
tie rhysicm. scientist. and Traveller. who has won
fams and vuSld-vide renovn through ht writing
ana se5Gttnc researches sec5rded an interview "a
sss representztives who were astounded By his loss
q more than 100 pounds Of excessive fat since they
IAst saw him. They found 1t dihHcult. Indeed. to
rcoeiss IN the slender muscular. and perfectly
propurtioned form Of Or. Turner to-day the same
s,-u+inr.lid 50 enormously fat that he could hardly
vlIk
whsa questioned concerning bis health and the re
narksbls Change IN his Appearance. Dr. Turner said
that neithsr illness. medicines. starvation dieting.
nE strenuous exercise had caused him to loss 70
nnch ezcess weight In fact. he said that fatty
degsn1tion had eaten into his vital organs 70 such
an extent that IT would have been foolhardy TO
srsa attsnpt the usual methods Of reduction. and
he vas foroed 10 sesk other means Of escape from
his formsr terrible condition.
On being Questioned further the Doctor ssid:
''whsn bezzr to feel the stu1y. czmped feeling
inside which, a physician. recognized as the
nnt teu-tals symptoms Of fatty deSenerstion and
whsa my heart pounded and thrpbbed at times 70
It Ebook my whole body and seemed about to burst.
knew from thsss warnings that the snd was sp-
preaching Te5 rapidly. although the examining ply
SicGn Of = large Life Insurance Company. when re
fak'ng point-hank to lccept me a risS. had al
ready told ne was likely to drop dead any minute
! tried every msans Of reduction known to medical
scieno. but without the slightest relief then BE-
c1ms desperate and besan to all the advertised
treatnsnts l had ever heard Of These not only
failed to help ne. but they did considerable harm,
nearly causing my death on account Of the
powerful drugs it contained. Although physician.
I an strongly opposed to the af drugs in treat
ing obesity. have never known caSe where they
did anything hut harm when used FOR this purpose.
There also treatments put the market By per
who are without physicians training. and
firmly believe that II had continued or two Of
the methods recommended By these ignorant. 80
called advertising SPECIALISTS I would now be in
NY grave
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
WILSON "PITIES' CLARK.
Secretary of Agriculture Tells of
EVERGLADES Report.

Expressing his pity for Representative
Frank Clark. of Florida, and explaining
on the Everglades. Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Wilson testified In characteristic
fashion yesterday before the House
committee investigating the Everglades
controversy in the Department Of Agri-
culture.
The Secretary's sarcastic references to
Representative Clark. who instigated the
investigation. were In reply to statements
made by Clark in which he said he pitie1
the venerable Secretary OF Agriculture.
81 am under some obligations to my
little friend, Congressman Clark" said
Wilson. He brought this matter up
and extended me his pity. After noting
his exhibition before this committee am
going to return the compliment and say
that / pity him"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
Beet Sugar Planter. I'm Senate.

Beet sugar planters appeared before
the Senate Finance Committee yesterday
TO protest against free sugar. Former
Congressman Ralph d. Cole. of Findlay,
Ohio. said the growing of sugar beets
had increased The value of Ohio farm
lands used for that purpose 90 per cent
and that the growers profit was twice
as large on beets Jas on corn. Joseph
Geoghan. Of Salt Lake City. who is In
terested in beet sugar mills in Utah and
Idaho that produce 5000 tons OF sugar
year. denounced reports that Middle
Western sugar manufacturers were i'm
mune from the competition OF Atlantic
Coast refneries by reason OF freight
rates. Geoghan showed that in many
markets. especially Chicago. to which the
bulk of the product OF his mills was sent.
the transportation cost more from his
mills than from Eastern points.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
OPPOSE MEBRIATE HOSPITAL.
Commissioners, In Report, Say Il Is
Unnecessary.

Congress an adverse report on the bill
providing for the establishment of a
hospital for inebriates and those addict
ed to the drink habit. The District on
ciais state there is no need for the estab-
lshment OF a separate institution, and
that the existing hospitals are adequate
to handle the cases Of drunkenness.
The Commissioners suggest that IL
established. the inebriate hospital be
made a part OF some institution, such
as the proposed Municipal Hospital. The
District heads say that the hospital
should by all means be under the super
vision of the Board of Charities.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
NEW INJUNCTION BILL.
House Committee Prepares Measure
Limiting Time of Decree.

The House Committee on the Judiciary
yesterday ordered that a substitute for
the Davis Injunction bill be reported
from the committee. The question of
anti-injunction legislation has been pro-
ductive Of many measures. and 1t is un-
derstood that the bill drafted by Repre-
sentative Clayton's committee takes the
best features Of many OF the bills
The new measure which viii shortly
be before the House provides mainly that
notice shall be given the defendant be-
fore any Injunction against him Is
granted. and fixes a limit for the en-
durance Of all temporary injunctionS
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
MA. [fS[ OPTICAL CO., 614 4NnthSt. NV.
WANTS DIVISION OF MARKETS.
smith Asks New Branch In Depart
ment of AEricuIture.

The creation OF a division of markets
in connection with the Bureau Of Sta
tistics Of the Department Of Agriculture
was provided in a measure which was
introduced in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Smith, Of Georgia. The measure
was referred 20 the Committee on Agri-
cultural Appropriations, and will be Of
fered as an amendment to the regular
bill when IL is introduced In Congress.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
FAVOR AMERICAN CLAIMS.
House Committee Ask. 100000 OF
Mexico.

The House Committee on Foreign Az
fairs unanimously voted yesterday that
Mexica must pay claims amounting to
100000 for death and injury to Ameri-
cans on United State soil during the
Madero revolution Of last year.
In secret session they voted to favor
ably report the resolution of Represent
atiye Smith. OF Texas. directing the State
Department to insist upon immediate
settlement OF the claims. Chairman Sui
zer said the committees action will back
up the State Department in. its neeotia-
tions, and win give the official sanction
OF Congress to the diplomatic proeesa
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
SENATE. CHAMBER
FILLED WITTY SMOKE

The Senate chamber wss oiled with
smoke early yesterday afternoon and
many Senators anxiousiy inquired as to
It's source. Employees were unable to To-
cate the trouble for some time. II was
finally found that workmen repairing a
water main In the Capitol grounds were
burning wood and the smoke was being
drawn into the cold air ventilators.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
ROOT BILL IN SENATE.
George washington Memorial site
Fnvorubly Reported.

The Root bill, providing the site where
the Pennsylvania Station stood, at Sixth
and B streets. of Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. for a George Washington
memorial hall. was formerly reported to
the Senate yesterday by Senator Suther-
land, chairman OF the Committee on Pub
lib Buildings and Grounds. The measure
was passed after several hearings, dur
ing which delegations from the District
militia protested that they should be
allowed the right to erect an armory
there.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
NO EXPENSE FOR ]. HAM.
Bewhiskered statesman's Nomina-
tion Cost Him Nothing.

II former Representative James Ham
ilton Lewis Is elected to the Senate from
Illinois IN place of Senator Shelby Cul-
lom, he can boast that his nomination
did not cost him anything. according to
the statement filed In his behalf yester-
day with the Secretary Of the Senate.
The statement, several days DELAYED,
reached the Secretary OF the Senate from
Wallace Streeter, Of Chicago, q member
Of Mr.. Lewis law firm.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
MEASURE TO PROBE
THE COST OF LIVING

High cost OF living win receive inter
national attention II bill by Senator
Crawford. Of South Dakota. reported IA
vorably by the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations, is passed by Congress.
An appropriation OF $4,000 Is proposed to
enable the President to invite foreign
governments to engage in an interna-
tional conference to devise plans for an
inquiry by all nations into the high cost
OF living. its extent. causes, effects, and
possible remedies.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
senate Sets Date for Pact..

1t was decided by the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee yesterday to con-
slider on April 13 the treaties with MIC
aragua and Honduras designed to reor-
ganize the finances of those republics
with loans to be made by United States
syndicates. An effort win be made to
dispose Of the treaties on that day.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
INCREASES M1IIT1A's VALUE.
Bill Drawn by wicker-ham Lets
Volunteers Serve with Regulars.

A~bill has been drafted by Attorney
General wickersham which will be
submitted to the Military Affairs Com
mittee of the Senate making a provi-
sion whereby the organized militia of
the several States can be used as a
part of the regular army.
Under an opinion submitted by Mr..
wickersham some time ago. the mil
itia could only be used for defensive
purposes. 1t is now provided that a
member Of the militia force will take
the same oath upon enlistment as a
regular United States soldier. This
practically puts the military organ
izations on the same footing as the
regular army of the United States,
subjecting them to inst2nt call by the
Federal government for any purpose.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
CROKER ASSAILS
WOODROW WILSON
Former Tammany Sachem Says His
Presidential Favorite Is Gov
ernor Marshall Of Indiana.

New York, April a-Richard Croker
who sails on the Adriatic tomorrow, ex'
pressed the hope to-day that the Dem.
son for President, because he believes the
New Jersey governor cannot be elected.
While not committing himself abso
Iutely TO any aspirsnt for the Demo
cratic Presidential nomination. Mr.
CT oker said he thought Gov. Marshall, oi
Indiana, would meet his approval per
hsps better than any one else. The for
mer Tammany chief also spoke in high
terms of Champ Clark.
Asked his opinion of Gov. Wilson as a
Presidential possibility. Mr. Croker said
II do not regard him as a Democrat.
as ] do Marshall or Clark. No man car
claim 20 be a good Democrat, who. like
Gov. Wilson, has assailed practically
every American-born citizen, as he did
in his books and in his speeches. OF
course, we are all Americans and proud
OF it. But what right has a man to ask
she votes OF American citizens born
abroad who has so shamefuliy attacked
them.
II shall have nothing to do with the
election. and / must be regarded as an
outsider. But think Gov. Tom Mar
shall IS the type of Democrat who
could win. He Is q Democrat of the
old Jefferson school i met him years
ago on the same platform with Gov.
Harmon, of Ohio. and came in direct
contact with him many times after
that.
Il believe. IL nominated. Marshall
would be elected. ] have also a very
high opinion OF Champ Clark and Gov
Harmon. Clark has made a splendid
record as Speaker of the House OF
Representatives. He is among those
Returns to Ireland.
'on the other side. can see nothing
but the denomination of Taft. Roose-
welt has killed himself Like Wilson,
he has been shifting his position over
night on the great issues of the day
merely to catch votes. The people do
not admire a man of that sort The
people prefer a quiet man who VIII
let business alone lons enough at least
for IL TO recover. The Republicans
seem to believe that Taft is that quiet
man. Anyway. he appears to have the
Republican party behind him, and II Is
up to the Democrats to unite solidly
behind Jeffersonian Democrat IL they
are to win"
Mr.. Croker was given a farewell
dinner tonight by fellow-members of
the Democratic National Club. Ghis
provoked him to say in mirth:
"One reason why ] am hurrying back
to my home in Ireland is that they
give me SO many good dinners here /
really cannot endure IL. / shall remain
at Glencairn until next September.
Then / shall. as usual, come back to
spend the winter in Florida"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-04
WISCONSIN SHOWS
Big CLARK GAINS
Wilson's Big Early Lead in Phi
mary Cut Down by County
Returns.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 5.-Champ Clark
has carried at least ten, II not a ma
Jority of the Wisconsin delegates elected
to the Democratic national convention
in Tuesdays preferential primary, &C.
cording to his Wisconsin, managers.
In spite of the extravagant claims made
by the Wilson managers, that the New
Jersey governor had won the complete
delegation, belated returns coming in
from country districts are rapidly eclips-
ing Wilson's lead in the cities. Accurate
figures are not yet obtainable. and TAX
ing advantage Of this the Wilson sup
porters attempted to create the impress
sion that sentiment was OVERWHELMINGLY
pro-Wilson. Contradicting this, revised
figures tonight show the situation stands
as follows:
Wilson delegates certain, ten: Clark
delegates certain, five; Wilson delegates
probable, two; Clark delegates probable,
three; delegates In doubt. six.
Result I'm Detail.
Here is the result in detail as nearly
as can 'be ascertained until the ofticiai
returns are received at the State capitol:
Wilson carries the First, Tenth, ana
Eleventh districts. and the four dele
gates-at-large. Wilson probably gets the
Third district. Clark gets the second
and Ninth districts certain, and one IN
the Fourth, Milwaukee district clark
probably gets the Eighth. and probably
another in the Fourth district.
The delegates in doubt are two in the
Fifth. two in the sixth. ana two IN
the Seventh. The sixth and Seventh are
more likely to be Wilson than Clark dis
tricts. though both leaders claim both
districts complete.