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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
MAKING UP STRIPED GOODS.
Hints For the Extra Tall and the Short
Woman.

Striped goods should be made as
plain as possible, as the stripes form
enough ornamentation in themselves
If a person is tall and wishes to de-
tract from her height the goods should
he used with the stripes running
around. If, ON the other hand. one is
short and would like to make the most
of her height. the stripes should run
up and down.
A simple but effective way of max
ing the gown is to cut the skirt plain
with high skirt band. 1t should be
gathered a tribe at the back. a few
inches above the hem it would be pref
~ to place a band of black taffeta
ruching, such as is on sale at any of
the large stores. White glass buttons
sewed with black thread up the front
of the skirt in straight row would be
effective. The waist should be made
in the kimono style with either long or
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

BAGS FOR MANY PURPOSES.
How One May Utilize Bits of Channels.
Silk and Linen.


From small pieces of chamois. silk
and linen there can he made countless
little bags for various things.
The money bag. which can he worn
around the neck and fasteped by means
of small safety pin to the corset.
can he of heavy ribbon. made in a
ftstens down over the top and is Ell
ther clasped or buttone;l oser the open
ing An inner lining of chamois pre-
vents the perspiration of the body from
touching the bills that are its precious
contents The band of ribbon or the
tape. which is passed over the head,
shouId be narrow and sewed firmly on
the bag a printed name and address
should be added as a precautionary
help in case of loss.
Jewel bags are necessary for trav-
elers- These are best of channels and
should have very secure fastenings on
the flaps. An outer covering of linen.
silk or rep should be made and finish
ed with another drawing string. The
best and safest method of carrying is
around the neck.
The cretonne bag for carrying the
washcloth is a joy to the week end
guest of the traveller. This can be of
linen or rep if cretonne be too stiff
A lining of rubber or oilSkin is neces-
sary. The outer and inner materials
should be basted and bound with rib
bon or tape Patent clasps are best for
this type of bag.
For the powder leaves or puff Il tiny
bag that can protect the outfit and be
tucked away in the hand bag can he
made of Dresden silk The addition
of Il small reducing mirror in the bot
tom of the bag is worth while.
This is not mentioning the larger
bags for slippers. opera glasses, hand
kerchiefs, etc, that occupy such an i'm
portant place in the realm of acceS-
sories.-P Philadelphia North American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
BOWLING ON LAWN.
Each Player Uses Two Gayly CoIored
Balls.

Each player is provided with two
balls. gayly colored. n little larger than
tennis balls. \ white ball. called jack.
is first thrown TO the end of the In wn.
The players aim to send their balls so
they may lie as close to the white ball
as possible. Sides and colors are chosen.
The side whose balls are nearest TO
the white ball reckons one point for
each ball so placed seven. fourteen or
twenty-one 10 make game. according
as agreed upon beforehand.
The art of bowling in this play con-
sists in knocking away the opponents
balls from their positions near the jack
or in striking the jack itself from
among them: also i'll bowling nearer to
the jack than any other without dis
turbing ones own balls. This game
does not require much space hut the
ground must be level. grass short and
well moved
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
40 Leave No Stone unturned.r

Though the phrase. to leave no
stone unturned is in common use and
we hear it very frequently. not every
body knows how il originated. 1t is
taken from -EuripideS-" Polycrates
asked the Delphic oracle about some
treasure buried by general of NerNes
on the battlefield of Plataea-
To discover the treasure. so the ora
Gle said. it would be necessary to
turn every stone
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
A FAMILIAR QUOTATION.
Origin of Nothing Venture. Nothing
Gain" Traced to Poet.

Answering Il query as 10 the correct
form of the quotation. yariouSly eN-
pressed. Nothing venture. nothing
win or Nothing venture. nothing
sain.'- the Chicago News says:
Strictly speaking neither is correct
as a quotation The original phrase
WAS used by the English poet Thomas
I.usser. who died in 1850. In his Five
Hundred Points of Good Husbandry"
he said -.Naught venture. naught
have but much use has changed the
phrase 10 a mora euphonious FORM OF
the two forms named Nothing ven
ture, nothing win.' Is the one more
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

same. but when the handcuff king re-
moved the cloth it was seen that the
cuff had been slipped around the arm
of Bevans chair.
You wish him released at the next
station:" asked the magician.
Better carry him to Presby." said
Wolcott. He has some friends there"
Bevan Groaned- Grace Coburn lived
at Presby. If any one should detect
his plight and tell her He shook his
free fist after Wolcott's retreating
form.
At Presby Wolcott came up just as
the first cuff was unfastened from the
chair.
Let him keep the other" he sug-
sested- He seems SO fond OF them
it would be a shame to remove them"
Quite So" agreed the magician
Monsieur is too fond of joke to let
this terminate so abruptly. Is 1t not
so:"
Give my regards to Grace in case
you see her" called Wolcott as Bevan
made for the door. Bevan breathed a
prayer that he would not see her, but
as he stepped TO the platform she came
toward him with sparkling eyes.
why didn't you let us know that
shook hands
Il didn't know it myself" he ex-
planned. You see, | was carried Off
while L was saying goodby to Ted
Wolcott and Bess, SO l came on for a
call"
I'm glad you did" she said smiling
~ ITS too bad | did not know that
Bess was on the train. | came to see
7 of
your wrist. Billy?"
"A little,' he admitted lamely. scoyl-
ing at the handkerchief bandage around
the offending cuffs. I'm tell You about
it as we Crive out
He followed her over TO the dopcart
When he had explained his plight he
added. Bert was hoping you would
be here to see me-and you were.v he
ended miserably.
Are you sorry that wasp she de-
manded
Sorry? Not a bit of it. Only a
man feels such a fool"
IF you ever marry what lot of
back scores there will be to be paid
orr
Yes. Ted was telling me to beware
of the benedicts. No girl would want
TO marry man that viii get the send
off that's in PREPARATION for me-.
She would not. care sverr. much for
You if she could not stand a little teas.
ing for your sake" she said softly.
a little teasing" he echoed. s..Xyhv.
they are liable TO wreck the train to
get square. How would yo1l. like
fhefe's a blacksmith shop lust
ahead" she said lilrriedIy to change
the. topic Il eness he could cut that
cuff''
The blacksmith could and did.
THAT lets YOU out of a. scrape..
Grace said when they We're under way
again
Only to get into greater one" he
declared ''I-weH. I've been, trying
for months to get up my courage 10
ask You to marry me. dear. 1 think
you know that l love you. / know
that you love me or you would have
joked me about the scrape l was in
Do You think, dear. that you love me
enough to say .Yes2'''
Il think | can brave even the bene-
diets she answered shyIy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

BILE.
When washing white silk stockings
use tepid water and pure white soap.
Rub gently with the hands. Rinse in
cold water and add little bluing to
the last rinse.
The new shape of the human foot
feminine is very long and narrow, the
sides rather low and showing much
stocking. The buckle is often enor
nous. but conservative women do not
wear the huge ornament
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
MILADY'S FAN.

With 4 picture dress of black
satin and white chiffon, which
has suggestion of ''old fash
ions" adapted to modern needs.
an old fan should he carried.
With light evening gowns of
satin or lace the deliberately
carved ivory fans harmOnize.
Fans of gauZe decorated with
water colors and sequins look
we'll with gowns of chiffon and
net.
Gowns of heavy brocade and
velvets call for fans of brilliant
coloring.
The venetian fans of colored
plumes are effective when car
ried with these gowns.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
Home Manufacture.

1t was no longer than hundred
years ago that two-th birds of the cloth
ing. including hosiery. and of the house
and table linen worn and nsed by the
inha hitants of the United States who
did not reside in cities was the product
of home manufacture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

short sleeves with the glass buttons
ornamenting the sleeves. A lace chem
isette, edged with cerise if you wish it,
should appear beneath revers of the
silk, while 4 belt of black satin or
black patent leather adds smart
touch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
Confoundinq Science.

Passerby = What's the fuss in the
schoolyard, boy? The Boy-Why. the
doctor has just been around examinin'
us, an one of the deficient boys is
knockin' the everlastin' stuffin's out of
n perfect kid.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
Tiny Teacups.

The te:cups and pots used in Swa-
tow province of China. are no larger
than those in the sets of dishes given
To children for their doll houses here.
Each cup contains about three sips of
tea and is scarcely deeper than Thin
BILE 1t is "A ridiculous sight to see fully
grown men and women graveIy touch
ing these diminutive vessels to their
lips The teacups used in the PROV
ince of Canton. which are about two
inches deep. are small enough bur
those in Swallow are probably the most
lillipuIian in the world
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

generally accepted. Baftlett in his well
knoWa dictionary. of quotations gives
il asa proverb- but he does not give
''Nathins venture. nothing gain
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20

"%HE new Mrs. Wolcott regarded
Billy Bevan distrustfuliy. Not
until the train had pulled out
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-07-20
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW.

Lace parasols are always fashiona-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
FIRE Chief ALDER
LECTURE TO SCOUTS
ROY SCOUTS WILL HEAR TALh
ON "IIRE WASTE AND FIRE
PREVENTION"

Il. G. Alder chief of the Tulsa fire
department will address Che various
Boy Scout patrols Of the city tonigh.
on the subject Fire Waste and Fir,
Prevention The lecture win b,
given at the second general meotinf
of the Boy Scouts. WHICH is 10 be held
at 7:3O O'Clock at the Boulder Avenue
Methodist church.
These general meetings are FOR the
purpose OF taking up subjects OF Inn
portance to the youths in their scout
worl, and daily routine of duties and
pleasures The former meeting was
gra,cd by the presence Of c. T.. Buch.
ner. who lectured ON birds
Fire chief Alder is one Of the old
est fire "hicfs from point of service
In the state, and recognized authorl.
" ON the technical and practical sides
" fire fighting lie has also made o
study of fire prevention. and during
his term Of Office as chief of the local
department. ever since It's orraniza-
tion, the fire loss in the city has been
less, pro rata, than any city In the
country. lie will point out tonight
in plain language the various "on.
flagrutions.
Every patrol in the city is expected
to be present
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
A WARNING 70 MANY
Some Interesting Facts Regard
ing Health Statistics

Few people realize to what extent
their health depends upon the coudi-
tion of the kidneys,
The physician in nearly AN cases
of serious Illness, makes a chemical
analysis of the patients urine lie
knows that unless the kidneys are du-
ing their work properly the other
organs cannot be brought back TO
health and strength,
When the kidneys are ucclcctcd or
abused in any way, serious results are
sure to follow. According 70 health
statistics. Brights disease which ls
really an advanced form Of kidney
trouble. caused nearly ten thousand
deaths in 1910. in the state OF New
York alone. Therefore 1t bchovcs us
10 pay more attention to the health of
these most important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that
has had remarkable success as a kid
ney remedy is Dr Kilmers swamp
Root, the gorat kidney, Liver and
Bladder Remedy.
The mild and healing influence ~
this preparation is soon realized u
stands the highest for It's remarkable
record OF cures.
II YOU feel that your kidnovs rec
quire attention, and wish sampl,
bottle. write 10 Dr Kilmcr y GO.
Binghamton. y. Y. Mention this pm
per and they viii gladly forward
it to YOU absolutely free. 10y mail.
swamp Root is sold 10y every drug
gist in bottles of two sizes SOC. and
81 90.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
SECRET CAUCUS
BUTT Of ATTACK
NOTHING CAN BE LEARNED or
REPORT on SUGAR
TARIFF.
DEMOCRATS CAUUGS TODAY
Current Report Al Washington say
That Sugar VIII BE Placed
ON the Free List.

WASIINGTON Fob. 29.-Domo-
Gratis Of the house viii caucus tomor.
row on the sugar Hri1 schedule ant
other revenue measures. The ways
and ncuus commit ce report To IN,
caucus on sugar which has been =,
carefully guarded from publicity i'
not absolutely known 10 the demo
rats themselves. Chairman Under.
wood ana other members Of the com
mircc have stcadfastly refused to tell
their colleagues what their recon-
mcndutlon would be ana that atti-
tudc existed among other members
! today
Representative Broussard Of Louis
/ lama after attempting to find out di-
rectly from Mr. Underwood what the
report win be- issued statement at
lacking the ways and means commit
tee for the secrecy
"The secret caucus, the dark room
operations, the blind mans buff
method of legislation said Repre-
sentative Broussard, will not answer
modern thought on matters affecting
the publL" welfare. ] fail to see the
force for this. If IA man Is doing
a right hing he should inyit criu-
oism. This is legislation by caucus
with every member blindiolded' !
Informed Mr.. Underwood, that tht
system Of legislation would not do
l. for one, will not stand for II. The
people of the country have right To
know what is going ON here
Two Reports Current.
Two reports were current tonight
as to what would be tn recommen-
datlons of the committee. The one
most favored is that sugar Will be
placed ON the free list. The outline
of this reported solution of the prob
lem is:
white sugars to be placed on th
free list.
"To make up for the revenue thai
would thus be lost Approximately
S53. 600, 600 year, a separate sched
Iule will be submitted to the caucus,
one assessing an ad valorom tax OF
"a per cent on raw silk which Is now
ON he free list, from which would j,
derived an estimated revenue Of SAL
OOO. GOO 4 year. another placing an ad
Ivalorem taN of from II to ~ per cent
ON crude rubber which, would b.
about S12.OO0,OOO This plan would
provide for the loss Of the $4,000
600 In revenue
Although many members Of the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
HELPED A LADY
IN DISTRESS
After Many Trials, In Which Her
Daughter Also Figured. Help
Comes al Last TO Mrs. Smith
Of GOIdSbOTO

Goldsboro y. CT was forty
eight years old, and suffered greatly
from neuralgia,' ytites Mrs. Eft.
A. Smith Of Goldsboro.
II also had many other distressin
symptoms not uncommon among lI-
dies Of my age.
They were pains in shoulders and
arms, in the left side and left thigh
My head ached too, occasionally.
\ physician treated me and trieo
his best to help meS>but could civ,
me no relief.
l, then, took Cardui, the woman 5
tonic, with the result that am now
we'll
My daughter has also used it aud
was greatly benefited.
can recommand Cardui to other
suffering women
When lady who has had to suf-
fer from troubles peculiar to her sex
finds, at last, as Mrs Smith did. in
Cardui. a medicine which restores her
,o health and energy can you blame
her, for wishing others to know OF
her good fortune?
Reading OF Mrs. Smiths helpful eN-
pcrience should encourage you to try
what Cardui will do for you.
Try bottle today. At any drue
store.
y. B-write TO: Ladies' Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine 90, Chattanooga,
Tenn. for Special Instructions. and 6i-page
book. "Eome Treatment for Women" sent
IN plain wrapper on request
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
HAVE FILED FOR CITY
POSITIONS.
"a Candidates Must File with Elcc-
ton Board Before March o,
Ia Go ON Ticket.

with two Of the ten days allowed
for the fling Of candidates for city
offices with the county election board
gone, thirteen candidates had filed
up 10 last night Those who have
filed are, for mayor, &. O. Frye, re-
publican for auditor, Il. B. Cline.
democrat ana George Cathcy demo-
crat; commissioner No. !, A. V.
Thompson, democrat; commissioner
No. 2, w, l.. Moody, democrat, S. r..
Tcnbroeck, democrat; j. IT, Ayers, re-
publican, and J, -. Wilson, democrat;
commissioner No. 3, Charles Conneely
democrat commissioner no. 4, c. NJ.
Downing democrat H. Il. Roberts
democrat u. r. Bowen, democrat and
Ice Matthews, republican.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
UNRkINS COMMITTED TO JAZZ
WITHOUT RAIL.
Declares lie l. Innocent Of Charge
and win BE Given Preliminary
Hearing March 4.

NOwATA. Okla. Feb. &c L.
Ilarkins. the ranchman held for the
murder ~ llarvex Hurst and wife
and Elsie Adams at Delaware. has
been formally charged with the crime
and is now in jail. The waTrani
charges him with poisoning them
with cyaride of potassium and cc-
caine in whiskey and then burning
the bodies.
liarkins is in jail at Nowatn with
out bail and his preliminary hearing
has been set for March 4. before
Judge Gilluiy. liarkins declares he
is innocent but admits that he was at
the Hurst home with the girl the
nieht before the hohse was set on
fire and the bodies partly burned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01

China on which is gilt decoration
should not he washed in strong soap
suds or water containing washing
poWdcd
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
Tried to Get Vote ON Stephenson.

WASHINGTON. Feb %. Scnator
iyhuru today unsuccessfully at.
.,mpted To force the senate to imme-
I.ate action on the Stephenson cleo
tion case. lie was blocked hy Sena-
tor rrstuw
Hey yhurn failing to have a date
0Ned for vote. moved Tor immediate
ton. Senator BristoW and other
rogressirc republicans who are wait
ug Co speak ON the case are opposed
'o q vote now. Mr. Bristow made a
'oInt of no quorum and forced a call
f the senate. only ~ senators re-
bonded 'o the tlnkling OF the bells.
nd the point was made good
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
TAFT AND ROOSEVELT
SPLIT THIRD MISSOURI
CONTESTING DELEGATIONS ARE
ELECTED 10 NATIONAL CON
NENTION-A FIGHT.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo-, Feb.
o. President TAFT and Theodore
Roosevelt in convention marked
10y disordery scenes, divided honors
in contest today for delegates from
the thhd congressional district Of
Missouri 10 the national convention
lat Chicago Two Tart delegates ana
two Roosevelt delegates were chosen.
The ROOSEVELT delegates are the
first from amy part OF the country
to he instructed for him.
The contest between the factions
developed early. When the Roose-
welt supporters arrived at the con-
yention hall they found the doors
barricadcd ana the Taft men in CON
troll. After some time the Roosevelt
men were admitted. Then. amid con-
fsuion and uproar "A dual convention
was held. Both factions chose dele
gates ana alternates 10 the national
convention and euch side contends
lis delegates are regular.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
TAFT CONTINUES
T0 GET Votes
FOURTEEN DELEGATES ELECT.
I'd YESTERDAY BRING THE
TOTAL UP no 0S.
COL. ROOSEVELT HAS TWO
Reports from Every Section Indicate
the Easy denomination OF Pres
idcnt Tart At Chicago.

WASHINGTON, y. G. Feb. 20-
(SpecialD Despite the noise made
by the opposition President Taft con-
tinhes to gather up all the delegates,
Fourteen instructed Taft delegates
We're elected today; two yesterday;
eight the day before, bringing his to-
tai up to GS, The opposition thus far
has only been ableSo corral two dele
gates and has contented itself with
the promulgation OF absurd claims
which are designed for the effect
they may have among the people not
sufficiently wei informed TO separate
the chair from the wheat.
Offers of support are continuing
TO reach the Taft headquarters.
Grove Johnson, the father Of GOV.
Hiram Johnson, governor of the state
deserted the LaFollrttc standard be-
cause the induccment of yice-presi-
dental nomination on the Roosevelt
ticket was so alluring as to make him
forget his fealty. Mir. Grove John
son rdiculcs the assertion that Call
fornia will not support Taft 1t is
only II question OF the size of the
majority BE saws.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01

To the untiring efforts. invcstlCa-
tons and experiments of Watir Works
Superintendent Sands the complete
success of the new system. which
means millions of dollars 10 the city
of Tulsa is entirely due. His mc,hau-
ical ability and technical knowledge
of all phases Of the water works bus
uoss. proved successful and Tulsa can
soon boast of the best and biggest
water supply In the state. and exceeded
oy none in the country.
The best feature of the whole plan
is that the total outlay. for the pur-
chasing NJ the land ON which the
wells are to he drilled. tho laying "
the flow line. purchase and nstalla-
uon ~ the pumps and connection of
the system with the city mains. will
not total over $4,000 This curln-
ccrng feat accomplished at such a
low figure. and entirely the work Of
ON, mans efforts. is something that
viii romou almost without a parallel
300 the water works industry
The new pumping station. to be- the
prgcst and haudsomcst In oklahoma.
win bee compelled soon Hy the mid
'lp of summer Tulsa will have water
works system that can he pointed to
with true pride and compare favorahly
with any city I'm the United states.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
KIOWA COUNTY SWINGS INTO
LINE FOR TEDDY.


HOBART, Okla, Feb. 29.-Roose-
welt sentiment was in the ascendencS
here today and in the republican eau
Gus the supporters Of eX-President
Roosevelt captured 129 of the 1876
delegates TO the county convention.
Saturday, March 2.
The balance of thirty-seven d/le-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-03-01
Reports Encouraging.

Similar encouraging reports come
from every section Of the country.
The east is almost unit for the
president. In Michigan, where the
anti-Taft people expected to make in
roads, the first jar has been inflicted.
Governor Osborne who based his OPP
position to President Taft on the re
ciprocty issue has been left high and
dry by the discovery Of speech Col
Roosevelt made in Grand Rapids. I'm
his own state, while reciprocity was
stil a live issue At that time the
colonel cordially endorsed Presi-
dent Tafts attitude and came out
boldly in support Of the reciprocity
policy. Now Governor Osborne Is
looking for some other reason on
which to base his opposition. In he
meantime, the organization in the
state is slipping away from him, and
stops have been taken which seem to
assure the president Of a solid dele
cation from the state