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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

~ OR many years past the presi-
81 dent of the United States has
n proclaimed the last Thursday
in November as the day the ma
ton should give thanks. Thanksgiv-
ing day this year falls on the 2Sth of
this month, and the feast of thank
fulness which the Puritans Observer
in the early days of our history will 8
celebrated in the homes of hundreds of
thousands of Americans.
Thanksgiving day is appropriately
termed a home holiday. 1t is the time
for family reunions, at which the old
folks usually preside. 1t is then that
the plum pudding, cranberry sauce and
the symbolic turkey are the main part
of the dinner the country over.
The peculiar feature of Thanksgiving
day-the reconsecration of the home
was not always its most prominent
characteristic. AS its name implies
and as the national proclamations state,
its purpose is to give thanks to God
for the peace that reigns over the
country and for the abundance that has
crowned our harvests. This is its os
tensible object, yet almost unconscious
ly this purpose has become secondary
to the idea of home and of home gath
erings. The religious meaning may
have no less significance, but as the
nation has increased in size and fam
lies have been widely separated the
home element has gained in Importance.
PILGRIMS THANKSGIVING
1t is almost 800 years since the first
Thanksgiving in America. The little
colony at Plymouth. to all appear
ance, had scant occasion for rejoicing
Nearly half their number had died.
and those who remained must have
looked forward with inexpressible
dread at the thought of another winter
of bitter New England weather But
religious ardor kept their hearts warm.
and with thankfulness they gathered
In the little harvest Twenty acres of
Indian corn had been planted and six
acres of barley and peas. The peas
were failure, the barley was indiffer-
emily good and the corn. God be
praised" yielded a supply sufficient to
allow each individual peck of meal
per week This was their cause for
thanksgiving. To celebrate this har-
vest worthily and that they might aft
er more special manner rejoice to-
gether' Governor Bradford sent four
men out fowling. They killed in one
09N as mucn Is served llc C1LllfsiAiN
almost a week. The festivities lasted
for some days. but in the midst APP
paared. as unexpected guests Chief
Massasoit and his hungry Indians.
whom they entertained for three days
Round their necks We're suspended their
knives in scabbards OF wampum.
Two edged. trenchant knives. with points
as sharp as a needle
Whatever poverty might suggest
against entertaining this hungry horde.
policy dictated the most generous hos
nitality The guests. however. made
themselves at home. not only by shar-
ing the provisions. but by taking part
IN the labor. bringing in wild turkeys
and venison. for the place abounded in
these
The first Thanksgiving. then was of
the nature of harvest home festival
DATES USED TO VARY
There is no evidence that Thanks
giving day was a stated annual oc-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

the United States as interdicted by the
constitution from intermeddling with
religious institutions, their doctrine, dis
cipline or exercise. Fasting and prayer
are religious exercises; enjoining them
is an act of religious discipline. Every
religious body has right to determine
for itself the time for these exercises
and the objects proper to them, accord
ing to its own peculiar tenets, and this
right can never be safer than in their
own hands, where the constitution has
deposited it Civil powers alone have
been given to the president of the Unit
ed States, and he has no authority to
direct the religious exercises of his
constituents"
During the civil war President Lin
coin issued proclamations for special
Thanksgivings. Since his time the in
stitution has been national and an
nual. 1t is said that President Grant
on one occasion issued a proclamation
inviting the people to celebrate the
Fourth of July by religious observ
ances. This was an innovation which
the people at once recognized as an in
reference. Thanksgiving day was
countenanced by custom and allowed
to pass, but few would be disposed to
permit further infringement on the
rights of the church. President Grant
evidently forgot his own advice to the
people, given only few months before
in his memorable speech at Des
Moines, Keep the church and the
state forever separate
Even if the sentiment should prevail
that the appointment of a day for
thanksgiving is no part of the function
of a state. there can be no objection to
the appointment of day for harvest
home festival, which indeed is the real
significance of the day at the present
time. Almost every nation has had
feast of this character.
A UNIQUE PROCLAMATION
Since the first recorded Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation by the court of Mas
sachusetts. though many of them have
been promulgated the form remains
largely the same The nation, state or
municipality is admonished of the pro-
priety of giving thanks. Many times
special events are mentioned, but
usually they are couched in high
sounding terms and brief platitudes.
Occasionally. however, the form va
ries and becomes conspicuous therefor.
In 1889 Governor Atkinson of West
lrElllAa startled the country by ms
proclamation In n few brief lines he
called upon the. people of his state to
observe the day and appended twenty
five texts of scripture. all bearing upon
the subject of giving thanks
Congress by special enactment in
1870 made the fourth Thursday in No
vember OF each year Il legal holiday in
the District of Columbia and the terri
tories of the United States. Similar
legislation has been enacted by all the
states and the large cities.
To whatever extent Thanksgiving
day may have changed as a religious
observance its social side remains sta
BILE Prayer may have given way to
sport. as some say. in these modern
days bur the feasting is just as much
feature of the occasion as when Gov
ernor bradford shared entertainments
with old AIassasoit Mt Cape Cod
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

If it be asked, What is the improper
expectation which is dangerous to in
dulge2 experience will quickly answer
that it is such expectation as is die
tated not by reason, but by desire, an
expectation that requires the common
course of things to be changed and the
general rules of action to be broken
Dr. johnson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
To Be Exoected-

1T seems to me that after some of
these trusts have dissolved" said the
puzzled citizen, "they prove to be
harder propositions than ever"
That replied Professor Hibrow,
lis but natural A great many sub
stances after they dissolve Immediate
ly proceed to crystalline. Washing
ton Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
A JoviaI Friend.

The Artist think I've got a good
joke this time-what,
The Editor-You're right 1t is a
good joke. 1 always laugh at this one
before | reject it; done it for years
Sketch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
TRUTH.

To Truths house there is single
door,
Which is experience. He teaches p
best
Who feels the hearts of all men in
his breast
And knows their strength or weak
ness through his own.
-Bayard Taylor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Apt Dissertation.

''That man is not a very good logi-
clan, but he is a most impressive talk
err Yes replied Senator Sorghum;
''he is what the musicians refer to as
a performer with more temperament
than technique. "-Washington Star
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Grist From the Sport Mill
BY STADIUM

plenty Of open pIsF. with PUSHES out
side Of fI4e tackles sad ends. The sue
cessful teafas this year must have
variety Of plays. ind unlike the old
game. the plaFs will not be started
from a limited aFea IN tie back field.
There are Numerous shift formations
and various kinds tsf attaek 10 draw
out the defense. In last years game
the attack was 50 evident that the de
Tense had plenty Of time 70 prepare for
it. and for that reason the rushing
game failed completely under the old
code. With four downs in which to
gain ten yards this season. nm ofFeDse
may be developed which viii keep the
defense constantly spread o0t.
The great football game between the
Army and Navy teams takes place
Nov. 80 on Franklin field. PhiIadeIS
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Fame.
.I(s3k
kJ|E|. 4
course

Cholly-Arthah Is becoming quite
literary man. don't you know
Willie-Indeed. What has he writ
ten:
ChoIIy-He sent the editor list of
the guests at his dinner. and the editor
printed ii, bah Jove.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
ANY More?

First Neighbor-Have you heard tell
of them newfangled trial maria ges?
Second Neighbour don't see nothin'
newfangled about 'em. Mines been
trial to me for the last twenty years!
Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
unpopuIar Concession.

The Vicar announcing outing for
mothers meeting)-We shall assemble
at half past o. and-er-you may bring
your husbands Chorus of Mothers
oh, but-w want to enjoy ourselves.-
Punch
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

Inc olympic games in Sweden were
great financial failure, not less than
$243. 900 having been lost by the organ
izerS, according to the final auditing
of the accounts From the standpoint
of good sport the games were acinowl-
edged to have been well conducted.
Good order and system We're charac-
teristic of the program from day to
day. But this good management meant
heavy cost, and the promoters of the
affair find themselves facing this great
deficit This amount does not include
the cost of the stadium
The whole income from the stadium,
including season tickets, was slightly
more than $4,000. On the day of the
Marathon so, 7SS was taken in at the
gates, and adding to this the season
tickets for that day the income was
34,12S, which is the largest sum ever
taken in Sweden for a public affair.
Sweden is not disheartened by the
deficit, as it was expected from the
start, and the country feels well repaid
in having shown the world the high
degree of her craftsmanship and man
agement.
Sir Thomas Upton, the English
yachtsman, has offered a valuable
trophy to be raced for by motorboats
in the annual New York Athletic clubs
Block island race next June.
The association of football with
Thanksgiving day arose in the colleges
of the country about twenty-fiv years
ago, when it became the custom to set
that holiday as the time for playing
the great deciding games. Now it
marks the end of the football season,
and each year there is a great out
pouring to witness the final contests.
intercollegiate football showed that
the new rules will bring about the
equalization of the defense and attack
which the rulemakers aimed at last
fall
The unrestricted forward pass is
sure to bring about an extensive devel-
opment of the possibilities of that
play, and the pass is being tried quite
generally by most of the teams which
held aloof from it during the last few
seasons because it was a dangerous
and uncertain, manner of advancing
the ball. The unrestricted forward
pass has probably done just what
football men expected it would do
open up the defense and give greater
chance for shifting attack. While
the forward pass was restricted to
twenty yard zone and also the onside
kick, the defense was concentrated in
this limited area. Now it has been
spread out, and there is a much fairer
chance for the rushing game.
This years game has shown that
football is going to be much improv-
ed athletic spectacle from the specta-
tors point of view There will be
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Not Worthy of Mention.

How is it l never hear you say a
word about your old college days2'
The college / went to didn't have
very good football team-''-Louisville
CoCrier-Journal-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
The Older Fashion.

Mrs. Shortley was discussing the lat
est fashions with young lady caller
Ibid you say your husband was fond
of those clinging gowns, Mae:
Yes: he likes one to cling to me for
about three years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Cause of Dislike.

Parks-I don't like that woman.
Marks-Why not?
Parks-She's the woman who is all
the time teaching my wife a new way
OF serving up cold meat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Envy.

Let the Indians handle money in
order to make them independent" says
Il government order. Lots OF house
wives wish they were Indians--New
York Sun
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
He's Stuck on the Job.

He's stuck on the Jop
mo matter how long the ballot is,
there's one man in our block who
doesn't mind handling it,
well, who is he?"
"John Paste, the paper hanger, of
oourco,s
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
An Architectural Marvel.

Sport-Why do you call your horse
Pisaz
Cabby-Because he always looks like
he was going to fall down. but he
don't
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Proxes That Men Arc founded.

Peck-You will never get the dog to
mind you. my dear
Mrs. Peck-I will with patience.
You We're Just as troublesome yourself
at first@Boston Transcript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
In PASSING.

Townley-How's the new cook get
ting on:
Subbubs-I don't know. She didu.t
leave her address.-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
peiinhtful Prospeets.

we ought to have a most interest
ing year with our card clubs
THAT so:-
yes: three of last years. members
are suing for divorce
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
No Doubt About IL.

Watson-Do you think young Brown
is serious in his attentions to our
daughter:
Mrs Watson-Yss: I overheard hi1r
asking her whether you are a mernber
of the firm or only work on salary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
A Useful Period.

Some employers seem to think that
old men won't do for business these
days"
why not?"
pace too fast, 1 guess"
'sWell, 1 don't know When they get
too old to be interested in canoes or
mandolins or fancy vests find 'em
pretty good for work.''-Chicago Jour
nal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

Leland S. Devore, Captain of the Army
Football Eleven.
phia. Captain Devore of the Army
team, who was chosen as the All Amer
lean tackle last year, is the tallest
tackle on any of the big teams and is
exceptionally fast in the game. Last
years game was won by the Army,
with a score of to o.
Savannah. Ca, may try to get the
automobile road races back next year,
according to Arthur w solomon. sec
rotary of the Savannah Automobile
club.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

How the Great Home Holiday
Came to Be EstabIiShed-FirSt
Celebration In America an In
spring Commentary on the
PIuck of the Pilgrim Fathers.
National Observance Began
With Proclamation by Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
A Cold Deal.
Judge

Physician-Did you Take the mans
temperature:
STUDENT think 1 did put him on
ice
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30

Sir Thomas Upton, the English
yachtSman, has offered a valuable
trophy to be raced for by motorboats
in the annual New York Athletic clubs
Block island race next June.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-30
Unreasonable Expectations.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-21
NEVADA NORTHERN TO
USE PACIFIC TIME

Mountain time. which has been
used generally throughout the Ely
district by the railroad, smelling and
mining companies, business and indi-
viduals. for almost five years. will be
superseded about February /, by Pa
cific time, the Nevada Northern Rail
way company taking the initiative in
this respect.
The Southern Pacific adopted the
change at the beginning of the year.
and the Western Pacific will put t..
new schedule into effect this morn
ing. The Nevada Northern was de-
sirous of giving its approval to
time which would place its time table
upon a standard basis.
Under present conditions there is
an hour different between the systems
used by the local road and the trans
continental lines, the main line pas
senger reaching Shafter and Cobre
sixty minutes before ii is due.
The change of time will not be-
come effective until such time as
Manager Cannon will be able to
make arrangements with the big COM
panies to sanction the new schedule.
1t will result in the shift trains be-
tween the mines and McGill operat-
ing under a different time table for
the accommodation of employees re-
siding in Ely and East Ely.
The substitution of the new time
will be received by working men with
considerable pleasure. as it gives
them an additional hours time in the
morning in which to enjoy their
slumbers. 1t will also be appreciated
by teachers and children, who will
report at 10 o'clock a. m. instead of
the hour now in vogue.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-21
DIES OF CONSUMPTION
AT COUNTY HOSPITAL

John HARRISON. who has been re-
ceiving medical treatment at the
county hospital for the last three
weeks, died at that institution Thur
day morning of consumption. Tie
end was not unexpected. as the 1e
ceased had been suffering from thai
disease for years.
He was a member of the Steptoe
Mill and sm@termen's union at Me
Gill The funeral occurred yesterday
morning from the Nevin & Graham
parlors under the auspices of that
organization. When the officials of
the union realized that HARRISON was
in a serious condition, they made ar
rangements for his removal to sha
county hospital. He was a for mer
resident of Butte.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-21
Grand Jury Refuses to
Indict Accused Gamblers
individual Members Are Being Criticized in
Various Quarters for Their Action
Some Persons Have Been Bold Enough Declare That
the Inquisitorial Body Applied Liberal
Coat of Whtewash to Defendants

well managed. A committee from
this grand jury inspected the Jail in
the city of Ely, in which no prisiners
are confined at present, and found it
to be in good condition.
Your grand jury also visited the
county hospital and find it in splen-
did shape, clean and we'll managed.
We beg to state that the funds ex-
pended in remodelling the old court
house into the present county hos
pital, was, in our opinion, money well
spent. and we heartily approve the
acts of the board of mmissioners in
providing such adequate accommoda-
tions for the care of the sick and in
digent.
We beg to thank the court for the
courteous treatment extended to the
grand jury and for the able assis-
tance given us in the prosecution of
our work
Respectfully submitted.
r. H. HOLTZMAN, Foreman
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-21
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
To HAVE TRACK TEAM

Steps toward the formation of a
track team at the county high sci DOL
were taken last Tuesday, when the
students who expect to try for posi-
tions met with Principal Street, and
discussed plans for participating in
the interscholastic track and field
meet at Reno next May.
To stimulate interest in the work
and unearth new material, Coach
runs twice a week for the purpose of
developing long distance men, and
affording excellent practice for those
who will attempt the short sprinis.
The first run was held Tuesday after
noon, and was noticeable success,
twelve candidates taking part.
The track outlook has frightened
considerably, and there is an abun-
dance of excellent material from
which to select a squad that would be
credit to the school.
Alvin Peters, captain of the high
school basket ball team, is expee Ell
to prove a star in track athletics. He
demonstrated last summer that he
is one of the fastest 100 yard mel in
the district, covering that distance
in 10 3-5 seconds. With proper train
ing and instruction as to form, the
Ely lad should be strong contencer
for first honors in the century dash
James Rice expects to be an aspir-
ant for honors in the mile and half
mile, while Waldo Duddleson will try
to uphold the reputation of the
schools in the weights. He is a ver-
satile athlete, playing end on the Ely
football team last season, as well rs
center on the high school basketball
five. Bramblee is scheduled to try
out for the pole vault. Among the
others who will endeavor to get
places on the team are Scott and
Bramblee
Coach Street is planning to estsb-
lish training quarters in the base
ment of the high school building. the
equipment of which will include a
cold plunge, rubbing table and
other necessary facilities.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-21
SUIT HASBEENSET-
TLEDBYLITICANTS
ACTION INVOLVING TITLE TO
MOLLESON RANCH IN STEP
TOE VALLEY Is COMPROMISED
Bi PARTIES INTERESTED.

What promised to be one of the
most sensational as well as hard
fought legal struggles in local annals
was satisfactory settled last Monday,
when the suit of II. A. Comins
against Fine Molleson and Mrs. Mary
Molleson was ordered stricken from
the court records by Judge Moran
Through a stipulation between
C. J. McFadden, guardian of Mrs.
Molleson, an incompetent person and
the plaintiff Comins, the former is
permitted to retain ownership of the
Molleson ranch in Steptoe valley,
which was the prize for which tn
litigants were striving, upon the pay
ment to II. A. Comins of 5000 in
five equal installments.
The first payment of 81 900 is ID
be forthcoming on April l, 1912, ana
like amounts are to be rendered on
December | for the next four years.
Mrs. Molleson is allowed thirty days
of grace on the initial payment Will
out forfeiting any of her rights. 5ut
Comins has the authority TO enter
upon the land and plant crops If Mrs.
Molleson fails to comply with the
provisions OF the agreement relative
to the date of the first payment.
During the boom days of the Z y
district shortly after the advent Of
the Nevada Northern, Comins ente--
ed into negotiations with Mrs. Molle-
son for the purchase of her ranch
holdings. and induced her to part
with the property for a cash consider
alton of $1,000.
When her son, Fine. learned of the
transaction, he brought suit in the
district court against Comins to have
the deed set aside on the ground that
the defendant had taken advantage
of the old age and mental infrmities
of his mother in getting conrol Of
the ranch.
After the original action had been
dismissed by Judge Mitchell, Comins
filed a second suit about year ago
to acquire a valid title to the land.
The case was scheduled to come up
for trial before Judge Moran at the
present session of the district court.