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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
Snowdrifts and Orange Blossoms

Drifts to the right of him, drifts
to the left of him, neckdeep and un-
rfumberedl No trains off the branch
so he could not get to Colby, though
he had a ticket in his pocket. A
wreck on the main line and no trains
east or west, so he could not go to
either Wa-Kseney or Sharon Springs,
and thirty miles of unbroken, snow
filled country roads put Cove City
and Russell Springs out of the ques-
tion- That was the situation in
which Thomas B. Scott, of Oakley,
found himself last week, and yet he
before the end of the old year which
would authorize the marriage of him.
self and Miss Ivah d. HySkell, also of
Oakley, on New Years day. And
thus ended the opening chapter.
Down at Wa-Keeney, late Saturday
evening, the Probate Judge was bal
ancing accounts for the quarter and
closed the matrimonial ledger with
sigh of pity for the dull times.
gone b. and, New Years right behind
the door already, and yet Dan Cupid
had not taken out a single license for
almost two months. Everything was
making a noise like ''nuthin doin, :"
and the Judge went home. Two
hours later peone message said
s'please meet me at your Office on
particular busin ess.'' 1t was the
pleading voice of Thomas, just ar
ri x-a6 In, 0rfx nj, n
hours late. The license was issued.
Thos. B. Scott and Miss Iva D Hys-
skell were married Monday, January
L, 1912, at the residence of Bert
Smith, near Oakley Rev. W. E.
Scott, father of the groom officiated.
Tom is well and favorably known in
Wa-Keeney and many friends will ex-
tend hearty good wishes.
Chapter of this story began last
Sunday afternoon 23 miles northwest
of Wa-Keeney when Noel Critchfield
hitcted up and headed toward the
capitol of Trego county. Being so
far he had to stop on the way and
when he resumed his journey Monday
morning he was accompanied by Miss
Nellie E. Grabner, nothing daunted
by the drifted snow and the almost
impossible condition of the roads.
1t was afternoon when they reached
the office of the Probate Judge where
the twain was speedily made one. 1t
is hoped that they will have better
travelling along the pathway of the
future but should they meet trials
and difficulties. the courage and de-
termination shown on this occasion
willy carry them safely through.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
MRS. F. c. woLLNER ENrERrANs

Last Wednesday evening Mrs. f. c.
Wollner entertained number of
ladies at five O'Clock tea The Woll-
ner home with its commodfous and
comfortable appointments, wa s
thrown open to the guests and the
event proved to be a remarkably
pleasant one Plates were laid for
the entire company and the place
cards were dainty and artistic, while
the table decorations were tasteful
and complete.
Most delicious refreshments were
served in three courses, after which
the guests were invited into the par
lor where game in which a journey
was to be taken was. introduced. The
selecting of partners for this purpose
caused considerable merriment.
Mrs. g. w. Marshall and Mrs W.
w. Mattingly secured the prizes as
the two who gave the best represen-
tation in their guide book of the
travels which they made. Mrs. Mar
shall received pretty souvenir pin
tray and Mrs. Mattingly a dainty
olive dish. Miss Cora Marshall ad-
ded to the pleasure of the evening by
rendering several instrumental se-
lectionS.
At about ten O'Clock the guests de-
parted feeling that the evening had
been one of the most pleasurable
ones among the social affairs of this
winter.
The following ladies were present:
Mrs Carl Trapp of Topeka, guest
of Mrs. G. G. Jones; ;Mesdames Olson,
Williams, Anderson, J. c. Cortright,
Chalk, A. B. Jones, Crabill. Hille,
|G. G. Jones, Peacock, G. r. Hille,
Herrick, Purcell, Hays, Morgan,
Ellermeyer. Phares, J. F. Jones, G..
w. Marshall, Mattingly, Givler and
Miss Hattie J. Kirby.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
rHIsrLEs FOR HAY

A. E. Ramsey of Cave, Gray county,
put up 80 acres of Russian thistles
last June, and finds the experiment
successful. He cut the thistles be-
fore the prickles were hard enough
to irritate the hands. The yield was
about half a ton to the acre. He
left the hay in shocks in the field,
for at first the work horses did not
relish it much, and later rains gave
him an abundance of other feedy In
the fall when tie cows and young
stock were turned into the field, they
ate every fragment of the thistle hay
that could be nosed out of the ground
and would leave other feed, such as
cane, for the thistle "Although it
would not be profitable to SOW farm
to thistles just for the hay, in such a
year as this, there is no question of
their value" says Mr. Ramsey
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06

Walt Mason can, if any man is good
to turn the trick, throw out a rhyme
just any time, and do it very quick.
We don't despise the one that tries,
e'en tho he fails to land, but if he
quits we give him fits and say he
lacks the sand. With Uncle Walt
one can't find fault, for if he lacks a
word he break right thru and coins
one new, one that was never heard.
And then he'll write by day or night
on any subject named; so if he rakes
up some mistakes he's hardly to be
blamed. He writes of joy without
alloy, nor ever stops to frown. and
tries real hard to play card that
helps the man that's down.
Long may he live and always give
his message of good. cheer, and have
his say from day to day to people far
and near. He's always glad to help
lad, If on the upward road, and
cheer with song to help the one with
weary load. Not more than half
know how to laugh of those down in
the grind; no wonder then we love
such men, as Walter Mason, kind.
His rhyming dope beats Fairbanks
soap for shining up the face, because
he sings of gladsome things that
cheer the human race Now if you
think, by printers ink, we offer
praise enough, just raise your hand
and take stand for Uncle Walters s
stuff.-Uncle Bill, in Oberlin Times.
The above was written by Rev. W.
E. Scott of Oberlin and from the
looks of things Walt Mason is in a
fair way TO have a rival who may yet
throw him in the shade.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06

Below zero weather every night of
the last five. Saturday was the cold
est day of the winter to-date, the
temperature being below zero for
period of SO hours beginning Friday
evening, but Sunday afternoon was
the warmest in the last two weeks.
Temperature has not been above the
freezing point since the snow fell,
December -, the range being from
81 above zero to 8 below, and the two
extremes occurred the same day. The
total precipitation Qncluding melted
snow) for the year 1911 was 1884 in
ches. This is about three and one
half inches more than that of 1910,
but is about five inches below the
average of the last thirty years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
HoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrah that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. F. J. Cheney s. Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F.,J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
al to Garry out any obligations
made by his firm.
Walding, Kinnan s. Marvin,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
RABBIT BOUNTY CONTINUES

Wa-Keeney. Kans., Jan. 5, 1912.
The Board of Comfy Commission
ers voted this morning to allow a
bounty of cents per scalp for rab-
bits until further notice The scalps
with both ears attached must be pre-
sented if bounty is allowed.
w. n. LARABEE,
County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06

A special communication of Wa
Keeney lodge No. 14S is called for
Tuesday evening, January 9, 1912.
Brother Adams, grand lecturer, will
be with us and assist in the work of
the first degree
S. J. Straw, W. NJ.
G. e. Ridgway, Sec-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06
Walding, Kinnan s. Marvin,
Weather Report

Maximum and minimum tempera-
ture according to the government
thermometer at Wa-Keeney for the
week ending Wednesday noon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-01-06

Money. Money! Money! on your
farms When you want loan on
your farm call on the Wa-Keeney
State Bank. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
STREET RAILWAY
 MEN ARE COMING
President Ford Will Enter
 tain Party Thursday
TO INSPECT PROPERTY
Officials of American Street Railway Association and American Electric Railway Manufacturing Asso-
 citation Touring the South

A party of distinguished officials of the American Street Railways association and American Electric Railway Manufactur- ing association will visit Birmingham next Thursday. April 25. as the guests of President A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company.
 To meet the party of railway officials MT. Ford has invited the railway oper- ators from Huntsville, Decatur. Gadsden, Anniston, Sheffield and elsewhere m northern Alabama He will also have at the Country club for dinner to meet the officials the directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company off, cers. directors and committee chairmen of the Chamber of Commerce and other prominent citizens of this city.
 The officials are making a trip through the south to get acquainted with various railroad officials that do not attend the annual meetings of the association and in addition to look over the properties of the various companies.
 MT. Ford will take the party to see the power house, car shops and barns Thurs day morning. After lunch at the South ern club the party will be taken over the district in automobiles, while at night the party will be the guest of MT. Ford at dinner.
 Among those to visit here will be Thomas N. McCarter, president of the Street Railway association and also pres corporation, the largest utility plant in the country serving the entire state of New Jersey; Gen. George H. Harris of Louisville, first vice president of the as- sociation and president of the Louisville Gas company; James F. Shaw, former president of the association and director of the Boston and Worcester Street rail- way. Senator Shaw is we'll known in this city, having visited here with Joseph Hoadley several times. H. c. DoneclSer of New York, secretary and treasurer of the association and a prominent street raif way official; Arthur Warren of New York of the committee of public relations of the association.
 Of the Manufacturers association will be J. H. McGraw, vice president of the association and president of the McGraw Publishing company, publishing the Street Railway Journal; Charles Pierce of Bos- ton, representing the General Electric company, and E. M. Williams of the Sher- win Williams Paint company of New York
 The visit of the street railway officials will be of great interest here and at the dinner to be given about 100 of the most prominent men in the city will be present.
 The officials will be here only one day, leaving Friday morning at o'clock for Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
ALABAMA WINS FROM MERGER IN SECOND

Tuscaloosa, April 19.-(Speelal.) .)-Aia- bama defeated Mercer in the second game of the series this afternoon to 1. voss. the all southern pitcher held Alabama to five hits, but the Mercer inield went to pieces in the fifth and sixth innings and presented the game to the University. Vandegraff pitched steady game and was well supported by the infield and outfeld. Joplin fielded sensationally at short and Wells caught like big leaguer.
 Coach Graves, who broke his ankle last Wednesday. was able to be out with the aid of crutches and attend the game on the players bench. Moses will pitch for Mercer tomorrow, while either Greer or Bowman will twirl for the University. Further details are recorded in the box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
MASS MEETING AT
 GADSDEN TUESDAY Citizens to Form a Law and
 Order League .COMSTOCK TRIAL IS ON Second Democratic Primary Will Be Held Today Etowah Knights Templar Elect Their Officers.
 Templars to Birmingham
.COMSTOCK TRIAL IS ON

Gadsden, April 19.-(Special)-A mass meeting of the citizens will be held on Tuesday evening of next week for the purpose of organizing law and order league. The call. signed by 30 of the lead ing citizens, was issued today.
 Comstock Trial On
 The trial of c. D. Comstock, the Bir- mingham lawyer who Is charged with bribery in connection with the Lutes mur- der case. in which he is employed as an attorney. is in progress here today in the county court. Two witnesses for the state, w A. Meeks and his son, J. C.. Meeks, testified that they were offered $10O by council if they would testify that John McIemore star witness for the state in the trial of D. s. McClain and Will and Cleve Campbell charged with the killing of Jacob Lutes and wife, had told them that Frank Hunter was the man who committed the crime.
 The defense is making an effort to break down this testimony and the case may not be finished today. Will Camp bell, Sr., and his son, Jim Campbell. joint ly accused with Comstock, will probably be tried as soon as the Comstock case is disposed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20

porary artists, as well as those of rec ognized native masters who have died in 1 recent years, such as Inness and Martin. are steadily appreciating in value and all ready hold their own with European pro- ductions at the public sales. A colec- tion of IS Inness landscapes were recent ly sold for $150,000. While New York has not as yet a large central art exhibition building, such as has Philadelphia and Chicago, yet 1t Is estimated that during the season just past the dealers and sales galleries in this city have put forth as many picture exhibitions. free to the public, as either London or Paris, the great European centers. In 21 public auc- tions held in this city during the year of 1909-1910 2594 pictures changed hands at total cost of 2,6S5,s07
 The cause of art has official recogni- tion by the federal government in the re- gently established national commission of fine arts. consisting of seven judges, appointed by the President to advise generally upon questions of art when re- quired to do so.' The special function of this commission is to act for the Dis trict of Columbia In the selection and lo- cation of public works of art. The Amer lean Federation of Arts, also having It's headquarters at Washington, was formed there in 1909 at a convention of nearly 100 art societies. It is practically a clear ing house and exchange of all art organ izations in the country and a general bureau of information.
 The leading art museums in the coun- try for several years past have vied with each other in extensive work through the public schools. The annual report of the Metropolitan Museum of Art shows that during the past year a total of 7ii.449 visitors inspected the works of art there In the same period 10,521 additions were made to the museums various collections.
 The beginning of the present era of progress in at in this country may be taken from 1876. when the Centennial ex- position was held at Philadelphia, This
 is in the sense of the widespread popular
 interest. the investment of capital and the endowment of public museums and schools Thirty-five years ago the Metro politan Museum of Art, in it's embryo stage. had little to show besides the Blodgett collection and the Cypriote anti quities of Gen. di Cesnola. The New York Historical society then possessed a gallery of old European paintings and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
EX-GOV. B. B. COMER VISITS HE CAPITOL Initial Visit Since His Term
 of Office Expired
CONFERS WITH O'NEAL
Presumed Two Men Discussed the Railroad Rate Situation-Nothing Given Out-En Route Home
 From Florida

Montgomery April -(Special.)-
 For the first time since the expiration
 of his term of office as chief executive of Alabama, former Gov. Braxton Bragg
 Conner today made visit to the state capitol. The arrival of the distinguished
 ex-governor at the state house was fol-
 lowed by an ovation on the part of the various officials and employees In tho building, all of whom extended to Mir Conner welcome of the most cordial and sincere nature.
 Before leaving the capitol former Governor Conner spent nearly an hour with Governor ONea1. While the two men declared after the conference that there was nothing to be given out for
 publication, it is presumed that the two governors discussed the railroad rate situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
YOUNG FOLK RALLY
 AT BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette. April 19.-(Special)- J. Today has been a great day for the members of the Boys Corn club and the Girls Tomato club of this county. ow- ing to the rally which was held at the schoolhouse throughout the day.
 The programme was started this morning at 10 o'clock and continued throughout the day. At noon the dele gates and local members of the clubs assembled at Femlnear park on Dolive street and had a sumptuous dinner served and continued through the aft ernoon. This evening Prof L. N. Dun- can delivered an exceedingly interest ing address. being assisted by stereoD- ticon pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
EPISCOPAL VESTRY
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Greenville, April Special. )-At q recent meeting of the vestry of the Episcopal church here John B. Powell. Jr., was reelected treasurer of the church, A. w. Metcalf was elected senior warden, and o. R. Porter was elected junior warden. Messrs II. C. Parker and c. R. Porter were elected to go as delegates from the Greenville church to the Episcopal conference which meets tt Birmingham on May 15. Messrs. C.. C. Henderson and 4. w. Metcalf wore elected alternates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
AMERICAN ART PROGRESS
The Centennial Exposition Marked the
 Beginning of New Era Here

From the New York Sun.
 The artistic development of the coun- try during the past year, according to the critics. has manifested itself not so much in the number of works of art produced as in the establishment of numerous schools of art in the various large cities, the number and general excellence of pub lie exhibitions, the increasing frequency of large sales. particularly in New York city. and in the money spent for native and foreign works. New York, it js claimed, is rapidly becoming world cen ter and clearing house for objects of art of every description.
 Two widely discussed recent purchases of works of art by American collectors was that of velasauez which brought S50o,000. and Rembrandt, which also brought $5Oo.000. Pictures by contem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
Rap Three Times on Wood

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 They were lunching together and the talk turned to superstition.
 When you made that boast just aew. ,' said one of the party, you should have knocked on wood to drive away the evil spirits that are enyious of human hap- piness."
 'Is that what it's for?''
 ''Yes. It's an old German custom. You rap on wood three times Say. that waiter of ours look like German. Rap three times and see if he doesn't under stand it."
 The other man rapped.
 The waiter understood 1t.
 He brought three beers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
RYAN WINS THE RACE
 AND BREAKS RECORD

Boston, April 1s.-Mike Ryan, of the Irish American Athletic club, New York; won the 18th renewal of the Boston Ath- letic associations marathon run today. over more than a hundred of the best long distance runners in America. This makes him likely candidate for the team representing this country at the Olympic games.
 Ryan's time, 2:211S 1-5, breaks the rec ord. Andrew Sockalexis. an Indian, of Oldtown, Me. was second. and F. J. Mad den. of North Dorchester, third.
 The best previous time over this 25 mile course was 2:21 :39 3-5. by c. F. Demar, of Dorchester. Mass, April IA, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
TECH BEATS THE
 BAD COMMODORES

Anniston, Ala. April 19.-(SpeciaD. - Tech upset all the dope of the wisacres here today by defeating Vanderbilt six to two. Tine Commodores mad just defeated the University of Georgia in two shut-out games and the dope veered strongly to McGugin's men, but the Jackets had or their hitting clothes. The score
 R. H. E. Vanderbilt ..............1 .1O0 600 OO1-2 9 1 Tech ..,.................00 020 21s-6 1 Batteries: oJnes and Morrison; Eubanks. Hubert and Montague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20

American portraits. but these were
 known only to specialists. The annual exhibition of the National Academy of
 Design showed rotation of portraits by various artists and an occasional land scape. "A few wealthy collectors went abroad to buy and the sensational art auctions of the present day were un- known. It was In 1876 that F. E. Churchs Niagara Falls was sold for s12,5O0. This was reputed to be the highest price ever paid for q picture in America up to that time. In the same year Turner's Slave Ship" now in the Boston museum. was thought dear at $l0,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-20
Programme for Today

One o'clock until o'clock grand auto mobile show in exposition hall.
 Two o'clock great five mile automobile race. Class 1-C and 12-C for three hand some prizes. Entries by noted drivers.
 Sensational motorcycle race. for own CTS of private stock machines and anna teurs; distance 20 miles,
 Another great match race between Gall Joyce of Birmingham and Arthur Mitchell of Ch;csgo distance five miles.
 Evolution by Aviators oscar Brind- lev, Wright biplane; Jimmy Ward, Cur tiss biplane; Louis Mitchell, Wright bi- rlane; Eugene Heth. Wright biplane; Paul Peck, Columbia biplane; Fred Schneider, Schneider biplane; l.. W. Bonney, Wright biplane.