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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
CHURCH Entertainments.
Suggestion For Those Who Arc Seek
ing Somethin1 Out of the Ordinary

Suggestion For Those Who Ara Seek
ing Something Out of the Ordinary.
Instead of games those in charge of
a recent church entertainment devoted
the evening to a series of living pic
lures entitled ''The Bells' This is the
way the idea was carried out:
A large frame was made for the pur-
pose, and lights were thrown from the
side of the platform with the use of
colors BETTING the subject. The first
number on the program was the read
ing of a ten minute paper on the sub
ject of bells. Information for this was
obtained at the library. Then, for the
pictures, the first one was Those
Evening Bellies" Two or three girls
In up to date evening gowns made up
this picture, and the old time piece
Those Evening Bells,'' was played on
the piano. The next number was 1.-THE
Morning Bellies" picturing the same
girls in charming negligee costumes
1.-The Modern Belle showed a picture
of girl in an outing costume with a
golf bag or rugged for the auto ride
or airship trip. IAN Old Time Belle
represented dear old grandmother in
kerchief and cap, knitting a slipper or
stocking. Here the melody was Long
Long Ago" To the music of BLUE
Bells of Scotland" the curtains were
lifted to reveal "a Scotch Belle in
highland costume. sweet faced nun
represented 1.-THE Convent Belle" and
this picture was accompanied by the
sweet strains of the Monastery Bells
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
e Weeks illustrated Story
AN AMATEUR BULLFIGHTER
By HERBERT MONTAGUE FISK

''Gentle?" suggested Bert. The Mex
lean nodded.
Even so,v he agreed. 1.-The bull he
is more a gentleman. He is not mind
ed to be so wild. Horses? They are
cheap. but even amateurs-it is not to
kill. but to laugh at their awkward
Bert nodded Understandings. He
was not unfamiliar with the amateur
nights in the vaudeville theaters.
This no doubt was the Mexican equiv
alent. This pet phrase of his fathers
kept ringing in his ears, 'Take the
bull by the horns"
And so it fell out that when Corcita
Chico had received the charge of the
fourth bull lightl. poised upon one
knee and the dead bull had been drag
ged from the ring the arena was turn
ed over to score of young Mexicans,
and Bert.
At the trumpet's blare the gate was
opened and a fifth bull bounded into
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
FASHION NOTES.

Paris elected the huge, fat, simply
trimmed hat of black velvet as the
favorite of the season.
TUNES are longer at the back than
the front. and elaborate embroidery
and fringe are used to decorate them
Charmeuse continues to be the fash
ionable fabric for afternoon wear. The
favorite trimming is silk fringe.
A new waist counted among "ad
vance spring models has a deep v,
which is edged all around with a wide
fiat net plating which is cut in sharp
points. The waist is made of chiffon
on any color to match the suit, and it
has a yoke of chiffon and shadow lace.
The elbow sleeves have deep pointed
frills like the V neck
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
A DieestibIe Plum Pudding.

Three cups of -four. one cup of finely
chopped suet, a cup and a half of
brown sugar. half a cup of molasses. a
cup of sweet milk, two eggs well beat
en-, a cup of seeded raisins, a cup of
we'll cleaned currants and three tea
spoonfuls of baking powder. Mix thor
oughly. Butter a round cake tin which
has a tube in the middle and pour the
pudding batter into it. Steam three
hours without removing the steamer
For the sauce mix one tablespoonful of
-four with two of butter, add four ia
blespoonfuls of sugar, pour on a cup of
boiling water and stir until it thickens.
Add pinch of salt and any f1avorng
liked. Immediately before serving add
the well beaten white of an egg. which
will make it light, foamy sauce.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
SIMPLE EXPERIMENT.
Weighing a Letter With the Aid of a
Broomstick.

Weighing a Letter With the Aid of a
Broomstick.
Did you ever know you could weigh
a letter with a broomstick? Letters
are of such light weight that a deli
cate balance is needed. So this will
be just the thing. The handle Of an
old broom about a foot long should be
put into long jar or deep vase filed
with water. A weight of some kind
should be attached to the lower end
so that about three-fourths of the
broom handle is under the water. A
piece of cardboard, glued to the top.
will serve as platform for the balance
The last. thing to do is to graduate
the weight-that is, to mark OF a scale
on the end above the water. That can
be done by borrowing a half ounce and
a one ounce weight and placing them
on the balance. one at a time II the
broomstick goes just below the ounce
mark then double postage is neces-
sary, and if the gauge is fairly accu-
rate the letter weigher viii serve for
ordinary purposes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
THE VANISHING COIN.
Amusing ParIor Trick to Try Before an
Audience.

Amusing ParIor Trick to Try Before an
Audience.
To do this coin trick place on a
small table a rather large cloth and
let it hang twelve inches over the front
edge and about thirty inches over the
side farthest from the audience. Pin
this side of the cloth at each end so as
to form a bag. In this bag is put a
plate. and another one is set on the ia
BILE with a number of coins beside it,
Borrow a handkerchief and place it
on the table until needed When work
ing the trick take up the plate and
show your audience that it is UMPIRE
pared Hold it behind the table over
the plate in the bag and sweep of the
coins on the plate, really letting them
fall on the hidden plate. Every one
will think the coins are ON the one you
are holding. which you now cover with
the handkerchiefs. before raising 1t
above the edge of the table. You have
only to bring the plate forward and
raise the handkerchief to show that
$hA nnins hava vanished.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
SOME USES FOR SALT.

Salt in the oven under baking tins
will prevent their scorching on the bot
tom
Salt puts out fire in the chimney.
Salt and vinegar will remove stains
from discolored teacups-
Salt and soda are excellent for bee
stings and spider bites.
Salt thrown on SCOT which has fallen
on the carpet will prevent stain.
Salt put on ink when freshly spilled
on a carpet will help in removing the
spot.
Salt in whitewash makes it stick
Salt thrown on a coal fire which is
low will revive it.
Salt used in sweeping carpets keeps
out moths.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
Just For the Boys and Girls
BOWLING WITH BUBBLES.
A Capital Game In Which Two Teams
Contest For Points.


Bubble blowing is certainly lots of
fun, but bubble bowling is much more
exciting, says the Washington Star.
The game may be played on any
long, narrow table, which must be COW
cred with an old wooden cloth or
shawl, and the cover must surely be
something that nobody minds having
get wet, because wet it will surely be-
come.
Goals must be marked in chalk at
both ends of the table. Each goal con-
sists of two marks eight inches apart.
Any number can play this game-fn
fact, the more the merrier-but there
must be an equal number of players
on each side. A captain must be
chosen for each team, and the names
must all be written on a slate or piece
of paper Each player is provided
with a clay pipe, and there is one
bowl of soapsuds to be used by all.
The teams gather at opposite ends
of the table, and the person standing
next to his captain blows a bubble,
not too large, which he losses upon
the table. The captain as first bowler
stands ready to blow the bubble on its
course down through the opponents
trials the captain on the other side
becomes bowler, and the one standing
next to him blows bubbles for him.
" nen this captain retires the mem
Der of the opposite party next to the
captain takes the bowler's place and Is
assisted by the one whose name is
nett on the list, after him the player
next to the captain on the other side,
and so on until the last on the list
has his turn, when the captains then
become assistants and blow the bub-
bles- Each player has three trials.
The bubbles which break before the
bowler has started them are not count
ed. Every time : player sends bub-
BILE through his opponents goal a point
is won and a mark Is written opposite
his name. Every time he fails a cross
is recorded The game Is twenty-five
points.
A prize may be given to the player
getting the most points and a BOBBY
prize to the one with the greatest
number Of crosses
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
Sunday School Lesson For March 8
Senior Berean, International Series

it by their experience with Jesus in
Judea, and it could not have been I'M
expected ''Straightway they forsook
their nets" The response was ready
and hearty. The spirit of abandon
and devotion which was here shown
by these two brothers never left them.
James land John, his brother"
Verses 21-2S.-The messenger
As soon as Jesus had organized his
society he began his work sCaper-
naum" was chosen as headquarters. I
THE synagogue" was dedicated to re-
ligious instruction. 1t was in charge
of ruler of the synagogue, who APP
pointed readers, exhorters and other
officers to look after the services of
worship, edification and charity. 1t
was the custom to invite any compe-
tent person present to address the con-
gregation- Jesus worthily used these
many precious opportunities to preach
the gospel of God duke iv, $780,
"Astonished at his doctrine" The
style and spirit of his address capti-
waited their hearts. The tone of Eau
thority'' had the charm of spiritual
power which was a part of the
preachers personality. There was
present at this service "a man with
an unclean spirit" He was doubtless
a harmless demoniac or he would not
have been allowed in such company.
The unusual manner of this new
Teacher excited him, and it brought
on an attack of his malady. He inter
rupted the meeting in a wild and in
coherent fashion. e was promptly
and pointedly silenced by Jesus, so
that he had restored to him his lost
senses. "What thing is this?" The
presence of such power made pro-
found impression, and the news con-
corning his words and works spread
abroad" in all the villages and towns
in the neighborheod of Capernaum
and awoke a quick response in the
hearts of many
Fishing for folk The disciples of
Jesus learned this great art by being
in the company of the Master and car
rying out his Instructions They did
not learn it from precepts, but by
practice. Books on fishing make good
reading, but you must fish for your
self if you will know how to do it.
You may fail frequently. but if you
have the enthusiasm you will at last
land a fish. and that Will be the be-
ginning of better things. Ii you are
a follower of Jesus he expects you to
engage in individual work for indi
viduals.'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09

Bert Burnside regarded the little pile
of silver laid out upon the table before
him. There were two Mexican dollars,
an American coin of the same denom-
nation and double the value, two Mex
lean halves and some copper coins. His
board was paid until the end of the
week at the obscure hotel to which he
had removed when his funds gave out
After the week was ended there was a
tramp of more than 1000 miles home,
and this must be his capital.
Bert had come down to old Mexico to
look up some mines in which his ia
Their was interested. 1t was his first
important commission, and he had been
proud indeed when he had perceived
the clever manner in which the mines
had been sailed. He had reported the
fact back home; then, still having plen-
ty of funds, he had remained on in the
quaint old country until he had met
the little knot of good fellows at the
Hotel Rio Grande.
That they fieeced him of every cent
he possessed in revenge for his discov-
cry of the sailing of the mines was
something that Bert did not know He
only knew that he had been so foolish
as to play cards with acquaintances of
a week and that it had served him right
to be stripped of all his possessions.
He knew better than to write asking
his father for assistance.
He did write Jessie Picard, the
daughter of his fathers partner, and
confessed freely his foolishness. To
his father he wrote only that he would
not be home as soon as he anticipated.
In the long run the incident might
be to his advantage. Both his father
and Henry Picard were of the opinion
that the young people should wait at
least five years before being married.
If Bert should prove his ability to
take care of himself It might shorten
the period of probation
With a shrug of his shoulders he
dropped the coins back into his pock-
ct and descended to the hotel lobby.
A new bill on the dingy wall attract
ed his attention Several men were
gathered about it, discussing the an
nouncement in animated tones. There
had been a bullfight the previous Sum
day at which new matadore had
gained especial favor, and the bill an
nounced his retention for a second
Sunday.
Beneath the announcement that four
black bulls from Tayagua would be
fought to the death and that Corcita
Chico would receive the charge of the
bull kneeling came the lines:
"a fifth bull for the volunteers, with
$40 on his horns, will be turned into
the ring. The manager refuses to be
responsible for any injuries to anna
Tours
Rather dangerous" he suggested to
one of the bystanders- The Mexican
shrugged his shoulders
Not so much as is supposed, senor,.
he denied s'The fifth bull he Is what
you can-more polite"
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~ aside when the bull turned to
charge, in emulation of the profession.
al lighters The awkward few provid-
ed the fun in their clumsy actions.
But though the amateurs stretched
forth their hands to grasp the berib
boned purses which hung on either
horn of the bull, each containing
five dollar gold piece, they were not
nimble enough to reach the prize.
Bert had been a famous athlete in
his college days, and those DAYS were
not so far distant that his skill had
left him. With a red cloth he attract.
ed the attention of the bull. and as
the bewildered animal rushed at him
he half turned as he leaped aside
Several times he repeated the nianeu.
yer before he could reach over and
grasp the horns, but at last he suc-
ceeded in getting a grip on the wicked
looking SHAFT, and, while the frighten-
ed animal tore madly around the are
ma, he held on with one hand while
with the other he removed the four
purses.
The other amateurs closed in unon
him, declaring it to be unfair for ono
man to take all the prizes. hut tbe
audience was with the pIucky Amer
lean, and the manager. wisely SIDING
with his public, gained additional IA
vor by announcing that two more
purses would be put up with the Ame--.
lean barred from the contest.
He escorted Bert from the ring
while the other amateurs waited for
the bull to be sent back. The attend
ants had already coaxed him into the
ring and there would not be long tn
wait.
Bert, hurrying through the corridor
at the rear of the pen, did not notice a
group OF people at the entrance until
hand fell upon his shoulder. and he
looked up into his fathers eyes.
1t was great deed, my boy" came
In sincere praise. Jessie told us of
your straits, and Henry and I came
down to look you up guess Won
didn't need help as much as we
thought you would. We saw the fight
and how cleverly you wor out. Come
back to the hotel with us and wen fell
Jessie all about it She came along
with u.s.
And I guess you might as well
make it up with her" put in Henry
Picard You know how to take care
of yourself and a wife too"
II was taking fathers advice" ex-
planned Bert laughingly. He is for
ever telling fellow to take the bull
by the horns"
81 didn't mean it to be taken so lit
orally denied the elder Burnside, asbut
it was good advice even at that, since
it brings you a wife. You can have
the ring made out of one of those
coins-''
Bert looked at the four coins he still
held in his hand
IF the romancers are 30 be believ-
3D." he said laughingly, "from the bull
ring to the wedding ring is not such an
unusual happening, after ALL
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the ring. Like his predecessor, he
was a black bull from Tayagua, but
he was not a fighter. Twice on other
days he had been sent into the ring,
to be Kissed out again because he pro-
vided such tame sport against the
trained fighters, but he was lively
enough for the amateurs and was less
likely to inf1ict serious injury.
Corcita's staff lounged about the are
ma with their capes over their arms
ready to rush in and distract the at
tention of the bull from a PROSTATE
amateur. but most of the young men
were nimble Of foot and sprang light
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
Verses IA, 15.-The message

verses IA, lO.-Ile message
Jesus began his ministry in Judea,
but this was an inhospitable country,
and so he went to Galilee, where he
had better field for work Compare
John iv, 45. Details of his mission in
Judea are given in Johns gospel, chap
tiers ii and iii. John was put in pris
on" The untimely Imprisonment of
the Baptist Mark vi, 1920 was vir-
tually summons to Jesus to conduct
his mission on a larger scale. Cos
pei of the kingdom of God" Better,
Gospel of Cod revision). God was
the author, the sender and the sub
ject of the glad tidings. THE time
is fulfilled" The purpose of God for
redemption had been unfolding grad
ually during the centuries. 1t has now
reached perfection, and the opportune
hour has struck Repent We" This
was also the message of the Baptist,
but Jesus made an invaluable addition
to it, '-And believe the gospel" John
urged the people to renounce their past
life of sin, but Jesus went further and
showed them how to live the new life
of righteousness.
Verses 16-20.-The men,
accepted their Masters testimony to
Jesus and had confessed allegiance to
Jesus John i, 29-42). They had been
associated with him in Judea and re-
turned to Galilee when he did so.
1.-The sea of Galilee." The northwest
shore of this lake was to become the
scene of the Masters ministry. In the
towns of Magdala. Capernaum, Chora-
Yin and Bethsaida ssmoSt of his mighty
works were done" Matt. ri, 2Q. Isl
mon and Andrew" These two broth
ers had gone back to their business as
fishermen, but they were soon to leave
this calling Ito become fishers of men,
This figurative style of speech was
characteristic of Jesus, who illustrated
the hidden truths of his teaching by
the familiar and common things of
daily life. "Come We after me-" This
was direct invitation to discipleship,
but these men had been prepared for
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
BEST CARE OF WET FURS.
They Should Be Kept Away From the
Heat-Drying Them.

A wet fur piece should be we'll shak-
en-, then hung in cool room, prefer
ably where a free draft of air can en-
ter between the f1bers. 1t should be
shaken from time to time to prevent
the hairs from sticking. but no heat
should be allowed near it
When dry to the touch the fur
should be whipped lightly with fine
wand and shaken again.
Hanging wet furs in front of fire
to dry is a ruinous practice. Heat de-
'prives fur of its natural oil, and if
once lost it is impossible to restore the
article to its original condition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
To Wash a Knitted Coat.

Use good white soap in lukewarm
water and rinse it thoroughly in water
of the same temperature. Lay upon a
table white bath towel and spread
the coat on the towel, arranging it in
the shape you wish it to dry. Place the
table in the air, but not in the direct
sunshine, or the coat, if white, will look
yellow. After one side is dry turn care
fully and dry the other side.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
A BAKING Dav Hint.

A hatpin kept in the kitchen will be
found to be just the thing to hold layer
cakes together. When the last layer
is to be put on and the top is still TO be
iced stick the hatpin through the center
of the cake This will keep the layers
in place until the filling or icing has be-
come thickened or hardened.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
Dust Caps.

Dust caps are made from large fig
ured handkerchiefs by gathering up
each corner into little twist or pad
ded knot Another way is to fold
back each corner and tack it tight.
Now run casing all the way around
one inch from the edge, and put fine
elastic through this and draw it up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
An Example,

A father divided 100 dollar bills
among his children He gave 50 to
each son and 81 to each daughter. and
it just took the 800. How many sons
and daughters had he? The answer is
eight sons and four daughters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09
GOLDEN TEXT.

The harvest truly is plenteous,
but the Iaborers are few. Pray ye,
therefore, the Lord of the harvest
that he will send forth laborers
into his harvest Matt. tx, 81, 38l.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09

It's lots of fun to skate, you know,
And fun to coast downhill;
It's fun to play at SNOWFALL, too,
And build snow forts until
Jack Frost nips nose and finger tips
And gives your toes particular fits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-03-09


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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1912-12-05
Cordele, Ga.
RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions were
adopted at Union Baptist Associa-
ton:
Whereas, There is in America,
this free land of ours, a religio- politi-
cal organization, bonded strongly to-
gether, perfectly organized and per-
manently established, ''The Roman
Catholic Hierarchy" and
Whereas, Said Hierarchy is MAX
ing rapid encroachment upon our
government and is undertaking to
suppress our free speech and free
press, and to unite Church and
State; and
Whereas, Said Hierarchy is under
taking to get hold upon our free
school system, and whose purpose it
is to retard the education Of our
people and to establish parochial
schools. Therefore, be it
Resolved, by Union Baptist Asso-
citation, now in session at Providence
church, this 20 day of October, 1912,
that we denounce and hinder to the
utmost Of our ability, the encroach-
ment of said Hierarchy and that we
recommend to the churches compos-
ign Union Association, and to the
members of the various churches, to
educate themselves on the subject Of
ROmaniem; and be it
Further Resolved, That we recon-
mend as literature for the purpose
OF studying said R0manism such pub
LEGATIONS as the Liberator, published
at Magnolia, Ark; the Menace, Au
rora, Mo-; and WatsoE's publica-
Whereas, Other religious organiza-
tions are making such movements,
be it
Resolved by this body that a copy
of those resolutions be spread upon
our minutes and q copy be sent to
the LiberatCr for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
J. J. ROBERTS.