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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Farmers Buying cars.-Wichita mo-
tor dealers have sold 9S7 motor cars
since April Is, according to a compu-
tation made recently. Most of the
cars were sold to farmers who gave
their notes for payment after the har
vest. The value of these sales to-
tails approximately $1,10O,00O
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Old Citizen Dies--James Logan, IS
years old, who was resident of Man
haitian forty years, is dead at the
home of his son. DR.. E A. Logan, city
bacteriologist of st. Joseph, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Pittsburg Sun Quits.-The Morning
Sun, started at Pittsburg a month ago
by Paul Jones, deputy collector of
internal revenue, and formerly a free
daily publisher at Coffeyyille, has sus-
pended publication. The Sun was cir
culated free
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Atchison Boy browns. Ernes
Kemp. IA years old, was drowned il
the Missouri river at Atchison. Ell
rots to save him the lad by a 14-year
old companion with whom he hat
gone swimming, were futile.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Would Abolish Pool HaIIs.-Five
hundred residents petitioned the city
council to repeal all ordinances per-
hitting the operation of pool and bill
lard halls and bowling alleys in Co
1umbus.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Old Atchison Resident Dies.-D. E.
Farnsworth, 20 years old and a resi-
dent of Atchison for forty-three years,
died at his home there recently For
many years Mr.. Farnsworth was head
ticket agent at the Union depot. Later
he was made tourist agent for the
Santa Fe railroad
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

Another Well Near Piper-The sec
ond OF a series of oil wells to be
drilled at Piper, was shot recently with
gratifying results. A flow of twenty
five barrels a day was realized from
this we'll.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

John Noble, Sr., is Dead.-John No
bic, ST., father of the noted American
painter, is dead in Wichita He was
Y years old. Mr.. Noble came to
Wichita in 1872. He started the first
sheep ranch in the Southwest and
headed the first company to bore for
oil in that part of Kansas His estate
is valued at 12 million dollars Be-
sides John, one son and two daugh-
tiers survive.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-07-04

From Brussels to Wichita.-Mr
Poul DeVuyst of Brussels will be pres
ent at the International Dry Farming
Congress in Wichita, October to IT.
He is Director General of Agriculture
of Brussels
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-23

Pittsburgh, Jan. pa twentieth
century rebuke to modern Pharisees
and a whole volume of sermons on
the value of kindness and friendliness
were contained in the brief visit of
Al Jennings, ex-convict and who is
now a candidate for governor of Ok
lahoma, at the home. of Mrs. N. L.
Mclean of this city. -..
Ten years ago Jennings was leav-
ing a federal prison. He had been
bandit. Prison had left bitterness in
his soul and his determination to live
fright" was oozing away under the
influence. of the sneeTs and cruelty
with which most of the world treats
ex-convicts. 49,
Jennings say that she gave him the
courage he needed, for not all the
world seemed hostile. after she had
encouraged his hope of making an
honest place for himself in the world.
g ~. -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-23
WAR DANCE 10 "cANNEp MUsIcD

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 23.-The mo-
notonous, rhythmic thump of the In
dian tom-tom with the quavering
falsetto of the squaws as they danced
the Omaha" land Sun" dances in
circles of whirling war-bedecked saw
ages were made realistic this morn
ing for 200 grey-haired men and wo-
men who met at the Temple Theater
in the annual meeting of the Terri
torial Pioneers Association. The
music was played on a phonograph.
These wax impressions were secured
by Prof. M. R. Gilmore, of the uni
versity faculty, who is arranging for
their preservation in the university
archives.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-23
PHILOSOPHY

Pat (after the explosion why
didn't We wait five minutes longer,
We coward?
Mike-It's better to be a coward
for five minutes, isn't it, than to be
a corpse for the rest of yer life?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-23

lungs and heart, he became an ex-
pert in the diagnosis of diseases of
these organs.
His finger tips are as accurate as
any thermometer in estimating tenn
peratures of his patients. The sense
OF touch enables him to locate the
source of disease. In an examination
of over $500 tubercUlar patients, the
subsequent history of the patients
confirmed his first diagnosis.
That at "a he had accomplished
success enview by rivals in pos
session of all their faculties does not
seem remarkable to this blind healer.
I'm any profession or calling which
does not require constant vision of
every detail, there is no reason why
those born blind should not succeed, "
says DR.. Bolotin.
And at % he furnishes a most
amazing example of success sue
cess won over seemingly impossible
handicaps-a writes his name
among the leaders of a profession
before denied to those similarly af-
f1icted.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
ININNESOTA'S CARGO WAS
 MOST VALUABLE ONE

The Great Northern steamship Minnesota arrived in Seattle recently with a $10000, 900 cargo, the most valuable she has ever carried, and the most valuable ever brought into the port of Seattle on single vessel. The cargo weighed 10000 tons, which is also record for Seattle.
 The big steamship was thirteen days and seven hours making the passage from Yoko- hama to Seattle. Purser Henderson, who is closely in touch with the financial side of the voyages, said that this trip was the most successful the Minnesota has ever had.
 She brought with her 4,000 tons of tea, valued at s5,000000 and S2000, 600 worth of silk. With one exception, this IS the largest shipment of silk ever received in Seattle It consisted of 3,115 bales of raw silk and 100 csaes of silk goods. Mating and curios valued at S2,500,000 made up another 5000 tons of the big cargo.
 Her officers say that the war has not caused any great excitement in Yokohama, although that Is the naval base of the Jap anese feet The city is under martial law and none was allowed on shore from any of the ships in the harbor after nightfall Ex- cept for the sight of British fleet which came in for coal and one wary little tor pedo boat which went out of Yokohama harbor each morning and returned each evening, the Minnesota's crew saw but few signs to indicate that Japan was at war,
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THE GREAT WHEAT COUNTRY
iChicago Journal l


 British statistlclans estimate the world wheat crop for 1913 at 3,376, 100000, of which the United States IS credited yith producing 752,000,000. Our own govern ment reports fix the wheat yield of the country little lower, but the difference IS not important.
 The figures show the tremendous lnpor- tance of the United States in the food mar kets of the world Russia which holds sec ond place ins wheat production, IS 20o HO0,- 900 bushels short of the American yield Canada and Argentina together grow only little more than half as much wheat as this country. France grows less than half as much, and other countries, except India, are not in the comparison at all.
 The importance of Canada and Argentina is due to the fact that they can export nearly their entire crop, while in this coun- try only the surplus left from feeding more than 9O,000,000 people IS available for ex- port.
 If the United States leads the wheat growing countries of the earth while pro- ducing only 13 bushels per acre, what would be her rank if she raised her crop to the English avera-e of 20 bushels?
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NEWS NOTES FROM THE
 KUSKOKWiM DISTRICT

Takotna, Dec 13-Twelve men are pros pecting on the Tatalena side of the Big Creek mountain Al Thorns has a drill there now, as they were troubled with water They have good prospects.
 Red La Belle and partner Joe Gallant, have as high as 7-cent dirt on their ground on Karl creek, which IS opposite Candle creek and empties into the Kuskokwlm river Albert Lind and Ed OpsJon, as we'll as Ingeborg Lee and partners are busy sinking in line for the same pay as La Belle has above, There are six holes go ing to bedrock on the middle portion of Candle creek, which will give line on the rich paystreak now known to exist for two miles at the head of that creek This creek promises to be as rich as Flat creek, in the IdItarod.
 There is considerable work going on in the Innoko on Little creek especially, where several dumps are pllng up Even Canes creek has five windlass dumps, be- sides two Self Jumpers going.
 Yankee creek is strictly summer propo- sition. There will be three scraping plants working there next season.
 Spruce will be a lively one also, where Commissioner Einal IS in bonana ground.
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LDITARoD'S DInlIddHHtII' CHILDREN
 ENTERTAIN oN CHRISTMAS EVE

in the city from Dlkeman were loaded down all descriptions, and dolls for the girls that were dreams of beauty and fashion. There were some humorous gifts, such as Teddy bears, woolly dogs and cuplds for some ot the men, and Santa himself was remem- bered with bottle of "cough drops"
 At the conclusion of the distribution of gifts refreshments were served, consisting of ice cream, cakes, coffee, etc, at tables upstairs which were presided over by Mrs. Clarke There was plenty for everybody, and merry time was enjoyed.
 The hall was then cleared, and in true Alaska fashion, where no public gathering Is complete without paying tribute to Terp- schore, dancing was indulged in for several hours with Mrs Maher presiding at the piano.
 The main work of preparing for this most successful entertainment was presided over by the ladies' committee, consisting of Mrs. Joseph H. Smith, Miss Lucille Taylor and Miss Lillian Smith. They enlisted the services of others, and made of the rather arduous task set them social affair hold ing meetings at various houses and combin- Ing work With pleasure. Not the least en- joyable part of the Christmas festivities were these committee meetings" The committee found many industrious helpers in the decoration of the hall and the Christ mas tree, and the result was pleasing in deed
 The officers of the Arctic Brotherhood, under whose auspices the festivities were held, desire to thank all those who assisted in the work and feel sure that their efforts were amply rewarded by the pleasure they provided for the little ones of the com munity
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then rendered, and proved to be a treat of rare nature The self command of some of the little ones and the really artis tic rendering of some of the numbers was a great surprise, and reflects great credit upon both the children and their teacher. Especially worthy of mention was the mo- ton song "Snowhakes," by Sigrld McDon- aid, Catherine and Frances Austin. The little ladies won rounds of applause by their effective rendering of this really in tricate and artistic number. Next ln popu- larity were Billy Smith and Whitelay Ray whose baby voices enunclated their little pieces without embarrassment and in won derfully winning manner, But all the chll- dren acquitted themselves we'll, and even Baby Harry Larson, whose voice failed to respond to his will, came in for good natured applause for his well meant effort A little playlet was presented by the chil- dren, in which Percy Charles was the king and Sigrid Mcdonald the queen, and around them were their loyal subjects, who reclted and sang for their benefit Raoul and Verne Tyler and Cyril Wood won the favor of the audience by their presentation of the Shepherds" and Donald Mcdonald gave very creditable recitation.
 At the conclusion of the children's pro- gram Mrs. Maher sang very artistically the "Cantique Noel" and Harry Leland ren- dered a solo in his usual pleasing manner, Miss Taylor presided at the piano and was assisted with guitars and mandolins by Mrs Robert Soutar, Harry Watson and Max Boas
 At the conclusion of the program Santa Claus came tumbling onto the stage from a chimney especially prepared for his ac- commodation, and was soon busily en- gagged in distributing the numerous pres ents. There were gifts for all, and even two little native boys who happened to be
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26

The visit of Santa Claus to the children of Idtarod was made the occasion of one of the most enjoyable Christmas entertain ments ever held in the North, which is say ing a great deal Everything that tradition ! and custom associate with the word i Christmas was provided for the enjoyment of the youngsters Christmas tree, presents, sweetmeats fruits, nuts, etc, and the chll- dren in turn provided an entertainment which was alike a credit to their teacher and themselves. Santa Claus was there Tn the person of genial Tom Shallow, and after distributing hundreds of gfts to the children and adults alike, refreshments were indulged in and then the hall was cleared for dancing which lasted until the early hours of morn ing long after the kiddies for whom the entertainment was given were tucked in their beds.
 When the doors of the A. B. hall were | opened to the public at 30 p, m. Thurs day gorgeous spectacle presented itself to their view, and the children were exuberant in their expressions of pleasure, and the grown-ups were unstnting in their praise of the arrangements for the entertainment, ! Two great Christmas trees reaching to the high ceiling, were literally loaded down with presents for the children, gaudy decora- tions etc The hall had been prettily dec orated and brilliant lights had been fur nished to display adequately the splendors of the trees
 After allowing sufficient time for the great audience to view and admire the spectacle, the program commenced with a prayer which was read by Mrs. Ray D., Clarke, and was most appropriate to the oc casion. Percy Charles, in his inimitable manner, presided and announced the diff ferent numbers on the program. The chil- dren's program as arranged by Miss Haley and printed in last weeks Pioneer was
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WILL TELL THE STORY
 IN OUR NEXT ISSUE,

After the big Christmas tree and enter tainmcat at Flat City last Thursday night, and the happy people had reached their homes all were too tired out for The Pioneer to get anything like creditable account of the program as carried out by the children on that happy occasion, but we are promised good report which will appear in next weeks paper.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
SEWARD MAIL ARRIVES
 WITH NO FIRST-CLASS

For some unaccountable reason the mail which arrived on Thursday evening last con tained no first class matter, although it is said that a way-bill of frst-class matter was received. This is the second consign- ment in which there has been no letter mail, and there is consequently great deal of dissatisfaction with the service It is believed that letter mail is being held up somewhere, and there is disposition to find out who is responsible
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
NO CONTROL

Baseball Pitcher (walking the floor with his youngster)-I the manager could see me now I bet I'd get soaked with a fine.
 Wife-Why so dear?
 Pitcher-I don't seem to have any control of the bawl at 4ll-San Francisco Chron- icle.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
Allies Occupy German Positions

AlDeS occupy OeTHldN OSNiOns PARIS 2Th allies have occupied the German trenches along the entire line southwest of Loos.
 Germans Again Accused of Atrocities The accused bombadng the 4pes hos pital during the fighting of yesterday
 Kaiser Will Eat Christmas Dinner on the Field AMSTERDAM Dec 2Ihe kaiser will remmn Tn the held with h's ministers of of the navy during Christmas
 Berlin Report of Tremendous Losses of Allies BERLIN Dec the allies the Yser campaign have totaled 2l5,000. v
 Mud Hampers the Allies LONDON Dec 19Repos the front Flanders state that the hampering their movements
 Make Another Break for English Channel PARIS Dec 22The Germans again desperately trying to reach the English channel
 Artillery Struggle Still Going On PARIS Dec 22The German forces quiet in the ynty o Middle engagements mark the fighting between Lys and the
 Heavy Engagements on Both Lines LONDON Dec eavy engagements taking place both east erna and battle fronts
 Kaser's Soldiers Have Christmas Reminders LONDON have been furnished to the Ger man soldiers The kaiser also his greetings
 Bombs Dropped on English Port Hostile spanes Dover this but caused damage
 Germans Make Another Supreme Test the thea of war today The Ger mans are making supreme test to rout the allies
 German AercpIanes Reported PARIS 4Two German aeropanes reported Tn the ar a Pontoise
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
WHEAT SOARING

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec 23.-Wheat went to S126 today, caused by heavy orders for export
 Columbia river navigation is being badly hampered by ice, an unusual condition.
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Will Move Out of Range of Border

WASHINGTON, Dec 2l.-Advlces have been received here to the effect that Pro visional President Gutierrez has notified General Maytorena to retreat from Naco to a position at point beyond range of the American border
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ATTORNEY W. I. JEROME
 WINS VICTORY OVER THAW

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l-The United States supreme court has ordered the extra dtion of Harry K. Thaw, the murderer of Stanford White from New Hampshire to New York to stand trial on the charge of conspiracy growing out of his escape from the asylum for the insane at Matteawan,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
MILLIONAIRE MURDERED

LOS ANGELES. Dec 23.-William Mont rose, millionaire resident of this city, was killed last night by burglars whom he had discovered in his house
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No Lack of Oratory
RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION
 INVOLVES ENORMOUS SUM

CLEVELAND. O., Dec 23,-Announce- ment Is made here that q deal has just been completed for the merging of the New York Cenral X Hudson River and the Lake Shore railroads. The deal involves $500, GOO, QUO.
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HAPPENINGS IN
 TAMALELAND
BeoIns Probe at kaco

NACO, Tex. Dec. 2l.-Brigadier General Scott of the United States army has ar rived here and begun a probe into the bor- der firing
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prnnnses Neutral Strip

NACO Tex, Dec 23.-General Scott has proposed to the war department at Wash ington that a neutral strip be set of on both sides of the border,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
BRITISH STEAMER GUILTY
 OF BREACH OF NEUTRALITY

PANAMA, Dec. 23-The British steamer ProtesiIaus, from Tacoma for the United Kingdom, has been discovered to be sending code messages, and as a result her wireless apparatus has been demolished by the United States authorities here
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
SITUATION IN THE SOUTHEAST
DYNAMITE OUTRAGE IS
 FRUSTRATED BY ARRESTS

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23.-Four Ger mans have been arrested here and have con fessed to plot to dynamite the French steamer Rocheambeau.
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AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN RULER
 AGAIN REPORTED DYING

ROME, Dec 24.-Emperor Francis Jo- seph Is reported to have received the last sacrament, indicating that the aged mon arch is approaching his end.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
FLOODS IN ARIZONA
 CAUSE DEATH OF MANY

TUSCON, Dec 24.-The rivers in this vicinity are on a rampage, caused by heavy rains the worst experienced here in years. Many persons are reported to have been drowned
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
GOETHALS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Dec 23-Colonel Goethals, governor of the Panama canal zone, arrived here today on his way to Washington.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
GOVERNMENT AVIATOR LOST

SAN DIEGO, Dec 22.-Government Aviator Gertsner dropped into the ocean to- day and was drowned when his machine became unmanageable.
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ProYisional President Disappears

FL PASO, Dec 24.-Advices received here state that President Gutierrez has left Mex leo City. and his whereabouts are unknown.
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IhaM Has Nothing to Say

MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. 22.-Harry Thaw, when interviewed today on the de cision of the supreme court, had no com ment to make.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
Carranza Has Narrow Escape

VERA CRUZ, Dec. 23.-General Car ranza, the constitutonelist leader, travelling to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, narrowly escaped death when hostile troops sent a wild engine crashing into his train.
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CHRISTMAS WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-CIear Christ mas weather IS promised by the United States weather bureau for the entire coun- try including Alaska
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ConstitutionaIists' Capital

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 24.-Word has been received here to the effect that General Carrana has designated Monterey as his seat of government.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-12-26
DEATH OF FORMER SENATOR

MACON, Ga, Dec 23.-Former United States Senator West was found dead in bed here today.
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WITH THE NAVlES

Australian Battleshlp at feruVlan rort
 German Ship Captured by French French destroyer has captured German mne layer disguised a French collier
 No British Vessels Lost in German Raid LONDON l9The British admiralty denies that any British lost during the raid by German cruisers on the English coast Reported Loss of Another British Battleship British dreanaugh Thunderer sunk in the North sea during November by contact mine.
 Allies Bombard Dardaneles Forts LONDON Dec combined fleets of the allies have com of the interior forts of the Dardanees
 Admiral Sturdee Praises His Men MoNTEVDEo Dec studee arrived here today on the Invne hundred German taken the recent the Falkland islands They will be sent to Eng land The admiral praises his for their gaanty in the great naval
 Japanese Cruiser Also on the Scene CAAO 22The Japanese dzumo has arrived here
 Germans Building Monster Submarines THE HAGUE Dec 22 The Germans building forty submarines of 900 tons each
 Zeebrugge and Heyst Bombarded PARIS British warshrs have been bmbardng zeebrugge and IIeyst for the past days.
 French Batteshp Damaged LONDON French batthp the Gulf of Oornto las been slightly damaged by German submarine
 ON THE WESTERN BATTLE LINE
 Germans Again Bombard Rheims PARIS Dec 19The Germans again bombardng the city of
 Allies Aeroplanes Do Much Damage BERLIN 9Two aopanes of the allies flying Lorraine have succeeded in nhictng much damage
 Offset to German Victories in Poland and also France advances Poland
 Christmas Cheer for Tommy Atkins Plum punss have been sent to the front so that every solder WI"
 Prepared for Winter Dec 9The soldiers of the allied armies supplied with equipment of winter clothing
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TROUBLES OF JAPAN

TOXIC, Dec. 24.-The cabinet has de feated the military bill. The matter will now be settled at the polls.