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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
First Chinese School Book.

There are also fragments of the Chi
Chiu-Chang vocabulary composed by
eunich of the palace in about the year
40, A. D. All the authentic texts of
this ancient school book, widely used
in the year 2 to teach Chinese chill
dren to read and write, had long since
disappeared The paper manuscripts
are the oldest examples of such litera-
ture in existence. NJ. Chavannes has
succeeded in demonstrating from
these heterogeneous and more or less
fragmentary and disconnected mate
rails a fairly probable picture of the
daily life of the Chinese garrisons that
held these frontier posts against the
Huns and kept open the trade routes
to Farghana and Yarkand. The he
man as well as scientific interest of
such a picture is manifest
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
How He Made 1t Out.

Mrs. Jones and Johnny had only a
few minutes ago boarded the train
when the conductor called for tick
cts Mrs. Jones Immediately pro
duced hers.
How cid is your boy, madam.
Quick as a flash Johnny was down
between the seats on his head and the
mother replied, six years old" AS
this procedure was not understood.
and as Johnny looked too large for
six years, the conductor said, Il did
not understand you, madam" Johnny
grinned and spoke out proudly, Don't
you know that nine turned upside
down 1t six?'"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31

must be watched. Little Marie has
thrived especially well on DIR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Mr.. Dey consid-
ers it the right laxative for young and
old and has found none better for
young children {
The use of DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin will teach you to avoid cathartics.
salts and pills, as they are too harsh
for the majority and their effect is
only temporary. Syrup Pepsin brings
permanent results, and it can be con-
veniently obtained of any nearby drug
gist at fifty cents and one dollar a bot
tie. Results are always guaranteed or
money will be refunded.
Families wishing to try a free sam
pie bottle can obtain it postpaid by adj
dressing DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 203 Wash
ington ST.. Monticello, III. A postal
card with your name and address on
it will do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
KANSAS HAPPENINGS
LATE ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
ALL PARTS OF THE sun
FLOWER STATE.
SOME QUEER KINKS IN LAW
A Woman Divorced Six Days Gets no
Insurance While Another Woman
Divorced Twenty Years Gets
Face of Policy

Cora A Johnson's husband com
mitted suicide six days after she had
obtained a divorce. His life insurance
policy was made out in her name
But the money goes to his heirs.
Fannie Ffnney obtained a divorce
from Clarence Finney in 1890. Fin
ney carried insurance in her name
He married Mary Finney several years
later, died in 1910, twenty years after
Fannie F'inney had obtained divorce
But the first wife gets the amount of
the insurance policy.
The decisions in both cases were
handed down recently by the state
supreme court. The difference was
in the companies with which the in
surance was taken out
A divorced wife loses her right to
life insurance taken out in her favor
in a fraternal order whose bylaws
provide that beneficiaries must be
relatives or dependent upon the mem
Der of the organization who took out
the insurance policy. This was the
opinion handed down in the case OF
Cora A. Johnson of Sedgewick county
against the grand lodge of the A. o.
u. w. and the direct heirs OF Charles
A. Johnson
Johnson had taken out $4,000
policy in his wife's name. On January
10, 1910, Mrs. Johnson secured a di-
vorce. Six days later Johnson COM
mitted suicide. Then Cora johnson
brought suit in the Sedgwick county
district court to compel the payment
of the face of the policy. The districr
court ruled against her, on the ground
that her dependence on the husband
ceased when she obtained the divorce,
and that the $4,000 should go to his
heirs. She appealed and the supreme
court upheld the district courts de-
cision.
On the other hand, on a straight in
surance policy the insurance money
court held in the case of Fannie Fin
ney, divorced wife of Charles E. Fin
ney, against Mary Finney, his second
wife In this case the decision of
the Shawnee county district court was
affirmed, the $4,000 insurance going
to Fannie F'inney, the first wife. She
had been divorced from Finney since
1890, but will get the insurance.
Ffnney, living then in Usage county,
took out the insurance in his wife's
name in 1888. In 1890 she obtained
divorce and alimoony. In 1890 he
married Mary Finney. In 1910 he
died. Both wives claimed the insur-
ance- The Shawnee county court
awarded it to the first wife, and the
supreme court affirmed that decision.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Kansas PouItrymen Elect.

The State Poultry Federation chose
the following officers for the ensu-
ing year at the meeting in Independ-
ence: President, George Beuoy, Ce-
darvale; vice president, w. R. Nye.
Leavenworth; secretary treasurer, L.
H. While, Chanute; officer for First
Congressional District, H. G. Short,
Leavenworth; Second District, Will
liam A Hess, Humboldt; Third Dis
trict, A. c. Braundorf, Parsons;
Fourth District, Bert White Bur
Hngame; Fifth District, C. r. Baker,
Abilene; Sixth District, R. W. Brad
shaw, Ellsworth: Seventh District, L.
p. Krum. Stafford at large, P. H. An
derson, Lindsborg.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31

A plan to reach the children OF the
state as well as the high school grad
yates was inaugurated by the Uni
versity of Kansas when the Rureau of
Child Welfare began its work recent
~. This is the first attempt made by
any university to reach the children
of its state
At the head of the Bureau is Prof.
William A McKeever, formerly pro-
fessor of philosophy at the Kansas
State Agricultural College
The new work will proceed along
the following lines: To assist in the
formation and promotion of Mothers
Clubs and other child fostering clubs
of similar nature: To assist in
the establishment and administration
of municipal play grounds or neigh
borhood play centers and to give ad-
vice as to play apparatus for the child
in the home: To organize for the
city boys of the state vacation classes
in gardening, carpentry and other in
dustries: To give suggestions and
encouragement looking toward the
formation of such juvenile organiza-
tons as the Boy Scouts, The Camp
Fire Girls, The Junior Y. NJ. c. A.
and Y w. G. A: To offer all pos
sible assistance to the local agencies
in the administration of the Kansas
Anti-Cigarette law
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
New Gasser Near Parsons.

Another gas well which, at the
depth of $50 feet, has a pressure of
140 pounds and a daily flow of 1,00O,-
300 feet, was brought in the other day
on the farm of w. E. Moore at Dennis,
near Parsons. The output of this
well, which is the fifth to be drilled
in the past two months, is being
piped to the mains of the Kansas
Natural Gas Company. Promoters
from Oklahoma are preparing to sink
other wells
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31

As a child grows older it requires
more and more personal attention
from the mother, and as the func-
lions of the bowels are of the utmost
importance to health, great attention
should be paid to them.
Diet is of great Importance. and the
mother should watch the effect of GER
tain foods. A food will constipate one
and not another. and SO We have a
healthy food like egge causing bilious
ness to thousands. and wholesome
fruit like bananas constipating many.
1t is also to be considered that the
child is growing, and great changes
are taking place in the young man or
young woman. The system has not yet
settled itself to it's later routine.
A very valuable remedy at this
stage, and one which every growing
boy and girl should be given often or
occasionally, according to the individ-
ua1 circumstances, is Dr. CaldwelPs
Syrup Pepsin. This is a laxative and
tonic combined, so mild that it is
given to little babies, and yet equally
effective in the most robust constitu-
ton. At the first sign of a tendency
to constipation give a small dose of
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring, and
prompt action will follow in the morn
ing. 1t not only acts on the stomach
and bowels but it's tonic properties
build up and strengthen the system
generally, which is an opinion shared
by Mr.. John Dey of Bloomfield, N. j.
He has large family and at ages
where the growth and development
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
chenault out for conoress.

Colonel r. NJ Chenault OF Fort
Scott has announced that he would be
candidate for Congress at the APP
preaching fall election on the Demo-
cratic ticke. to succeed Joseph Tag
xart
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
A sia Oil Well at EIain.

A company of independence men,
with r. w. Black of Elgin and James
BorrGm of Cedarva1e at the head, has
struck an oil well that is at present
making over two hundred barrels of
oil a day on the Coekin lease, three
miles northwest of Elgin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Atchison Flour Mill Quits.

The Cain Mill Company, one of
Atchison's important Touring mills
announced the other day it's decision
too quit business. The company wa s
embarrassed by the depressed bust
ness conditions and unfortunate in
vestments, as well as by heavy ex-
penses due to the fact that the mill
did not have trackage facilities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
EIdorado Wants New Rule.

Eldorado City council has voted to
hold an election February "a on the
adoption of commission government
Mayor Powell and five councilmen
declared in favor of commission gov
eminent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Phone companies 20 Meroe.

Announcement of the proposed mer-
ger of the Salina Telephone Company
and the United Telephone Company
of Abilene was made at Salina by
local officers The hearing before
the state. utilities commission will be
on January %
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
kansas Pioneer Dead.

Thomas B. Rose. 50 years old, and
for more than half a century a resi-
dent of that section, is dead at hi,
home southeast of Atchison. He was
a close friend of the late Governa;
George W. Click
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
struck with ! Ban on Fiction.

The entire force of telephone girls
and linemen of the telephone company
at Wilson struck on account of a rule
of the company just made prohibiting
the girls from reading books in work
ing hours
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Sixteen Horses Dead in = Fire

The Blue Front Livery barn at
Dodge City was destroyed by fire of
Unknown origin and sixteen horses
were burned A passerby saw the fire
and rescued the stableman, who was
asleep.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
FaIl Fatal to Wichita Man.

]. n Jergens. aged SO years, for
twenty-six years a dairyman of Wich-
ita, died in a local hospital from in
juries received in fall down an ele-
vator shaft December 81.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Woman Killed in Runaway.

Mrs J. w. Arnold and sen. Vernon,
were thrown from their buggy at Fort
Scott when their team became fright
ened at a street car. Mrs Arnold
was almost instantly Killed and her
son painfully injured
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
New Rule For Mcpherson, kas.

In the city election at Mcpherson
commission government carried by a
large majority. Both sides worked
hard and in the last few days letters
and circulars were circulated Both
men and women voted. New rule won
by vote of about two to one
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
<. S. a. c. EnroIIs More Than $500.

The Kansas State Agricultural Co.
lege opened its winter term today with
the biggest enrolment in its history
The enrolment tonight exceeds the
three thousand mark and was made
possible by some six hundred students
enrolling for the short course.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
New Pipe Cleaner.

For cleaning pipes used. for con-
veying liquids there has been invented
a machine that forces crushed quartz
through them, much as bottles are
washed
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
GO to Church Day" at junction civ

The ministers of Junction City have
designated January % as a Go to
Church Sunday" and efforts will be
made to induce everyone to attend.
The services On that day VIII be pre-
ceded by church survey, January 20.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
stores Burned at HunnewelI.

Fire the other morning destroyed
four business houses and the post
office at Hunnewell- Half of the mail
was burned. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. partly covered by insurance
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Mendina Stiff Felt.

Breaks in stiff felt frequently may
be mended by holding under them q
lighted match, the heat causing the
sheIlac for stiffening to melt and run
together
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
The Whitewasher.

Crawford-What are the duties OF
coroner?
Crabshaw-When there's an acct
dent he must always find reason to
show that nobody was to blame
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Theirs a college Honeymoon.

Mr.. ard Mrs Harold Bank Speck.
who were married near Nlckerson
New Years eve are spending their
honeymoon attending the Kaasas
State Agricultural College.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Endowment Promoters Arrested.

NJ. l.. Denick and G. E. Richards
were arrested at Ottawa by federal
officers on charges of using the mails
too defraud in a sensational plot which
involved Baker University, the
Methodist school at Baldwin. The
men were taken to Topeka, where they
are in jail, unable to furnish $1,000
bond each. They will be given a hear
ing before Commissioner Frank
Campbell January 81. The complaint
against the men was made by the Rev.
E. T. Chandler of Ottawa, superinten-
dent of the Ottawa district of the
Methodist chruch. Denick is said tic
have been a student at Baker several
years ago. He is a map maker. Cir
cular letters signed Management of
the Epworth League Endowment
Fund, were mailed from Ottawa.
These circulars asked presidents of
Epworth Leagues to raise money and
send to G. E. Richards at Ottawa. He
was named as treasurer of the fund.
Four officers of Baker university
signed a statement denouncing the
endowment fund.- as not connected
in any way with the university or the
campaign to raise $500, 900 endowment
for the school
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Kansas Girl SLAYER convieted.

Bessie Moore, who shot and killed
her sweetheart, Joseph Kelly, a
Greek. at Concordia, October 10. has
been convicted of third degree man
slaughter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
undoubtedIx Iin

Was it a genuine tip Rawson gave
you on the stock markst?''
Il guess it was; it made me lose
my balance"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
Extravaqance.

Hicks-Is it true, then, that you're
living beyond your station
Wicks-Yes; two miles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-01-31
White plague Sweeps Prison.

A vigorous indictment is made of
present conditions at Lansing in its
relation to tuberculosis among the
prisoners Since 1900, 81 per cent of
the deaths at the penitentiary were
from tuberculosis, and 2e0 prisoners
now have the disease. Thirteen per
cent of the deaths since 1900 have
been as a result of pneumonia
4 cannot help but think that the
the real situation, for many have been
never been fully published" says Dean
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
WILL HEAR EVIDENCE
IN VICTOR HALL CASE

LOUISA. VA. May Startling
revelations in the Victor Hall MUIR
der case are expected to be made
public here next Monday when the
special grand jury summoned to in
vestigate the crime will meet to hear
a large number of witnesses. The
theory that Mr. Hall was shot by
burglar or an enemy seems to he
strong among several persons who
have become familiar with leading
facts Of the case.
Miss Essie Wood. school teacher
wfrU fh7ardfEd 1T tire Hiatt home. said
she heard footsteps at the front en-
trance Of the victims store after the
merchant had been shot She told
of the finding of a revolver IN the
store and that one bullet had been
fired from it.
Hall was murdered on the morning
Of April Is. when the store of w. r
bunkum, at Green Spring, was de-
stfoyed by fire. il being the general
9lnion that the person who set FIRE
to the building was the criminal who
shot the Young merchant Mrs Hall
who is Dunkum's sister-in law, had
twice been married.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
HEARST TO GREET
MASONIC BROTHERS

ATLANTA, May s.-William RAN
dolph Hearst is to become an Allan
tian during the great Shriners' con-
vention this week. Mr.. Hearst has
obtained u short time lease on the pa
latial former home OF Captain j. w.
English. Ir., on Peachtree street. and
is making preparations, through his
representatives here, TO keep open
house" for the Shrinersr
The first plan which Mr.. Hearst
discussed was the holding of one or
two elaborate receptions. but it was
decided later to have an informal
sort of "house warming that will
keep the mansion open for the enter
tainment of the Shriners at all hours
of the day and night.
The pantries are to be lavishly
stocked with refreshments, both eat
ables and drinkables, and all Shriners
will ebe welcome. 1t is rumored. by
the way. that Mr.. Hearst Is going to
entertain in the same mansion in a
different way for the grand opera
stars and directors next season.
The Shriner plans grow in size and
m agnificence as the last days pass.
Every hour brings new developments,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
PROGRESSIVE FIRM
STILL PROGRESSING

CONVICTION. VA. May s.--The
Virginia Western Power company has
a ferce OF Iren at work west of Cow
inEton placing poles for the extern
slcn of the wires &C the company to
the West Virginia Enc with view
To Supplying cIrrent to several towns
in the Mountain State In order to
secure right of way through some
parts OF the territory between Cow
ingten and the State lire condemna-
tion proceedings rad to be resorted
to. 1t is understood that the officers
of the power company made liberal
propositions to the property owners
affected by the right of way which
was rejected and q commission was
appointed by the court to assess dam
ages. This commission and the at
torneys in the case. together with
the power company representatives
and the land owners. went over the
route, heard the evidence and so
forth, and decided upon the damages
to be paid. which was lower than the
amount offered in the outset by the
power company. Until the wires and
l.oles are extended to the State line
nothing will be done towards securing
a right OF way in West Virginia. The
officers of the company are we'll
pleased with the success that has SO
far crowned their efforts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09

and the indications all point to the
largest crowd that ever gathered for
any purpose in the Southern States.
Under the direction of local Poten-
tate Forest Adair, splendid organi-
Zation has been completed here for
the handling and entertainment of
the crowds, and Atlanta is prepared in
every way TO measure up to the
new and gigantic task set her as dis
penser of Southern hospitality to over
10000 guests.
Every individual Albanian is aid
ing in the preparations. Hundreds
of homes have been thrown open to
accommodate the overflow from the
hotels and parked Pullmans, while
practically every merchant In the GEN.
trail part OF the city is aiding by
decorating the front Of his store.
Many OF the tallest skyscrapers are
already deliberately draped with many
coiored flags from top to bottom.
while festooned chains of electric
lights cross the streets in many d.
rections. The capitol dome Is out
lined In Tines of fire" and gigantic
Shrine emhlams are hung everywhere.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
SENATE AUTHORIZES
PROBE Of RAILROADS

WASHINGTON. May 8--The senate
authorized another Investigation today
oF passing resolution reported by
senator T1llman directing the commit
tee on naval affairs ITO hold public
hearings summon witnesses admin
lister oaths and compel testimony in an
investigation te- determine the natural
and strategic advantages for naval pur
poses Of ports on the Atlantic coast
south of Hatteras as compared with
Norfolk and other Chesapeake bav
ports, as permanent point for coal
distribution"
The Tlllman resolution directs the
committee also thoroughly to invesii-
gate all Vaccinations of the railroads
and the so-called coal trust Senator
1lllman has alleged from time to time
in the senate that the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad and the Southern were re-
straining or diverting the, natural
course of coal in commerce and the
resolution covers an investigation of
these charges. The resolution also di
reefs an inquiry as to whether the navy
pays higher freight rate for its coal
than IS charged TO commercial ships.
The senate passed the resolution
after limiting the amount to he ex-
pended to $4,000 and cutting out of
the resolution the authority 10 employ
counsel.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
HoneymoonClouded
By Inexorable Law

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian0
WASHINGTON, n. G, May s.
Dreams of a honeymoon spent amid
the sights of the national capital by
Perkins Gray and Nettie Il. jackson,
both of Richmond. were rudely shat
tered here today when they applied
for a marriage license, and revealing
the fact that they both were under
age, were kindly but gently informed
that the coveted bit Of paper would
not he issued, 1t was n sad blow TO
the Richmond couple when they found
that the law was iuexorahie, and that
all the pleading they might do was Of
no avail After, discussing the matter
for while. Gray and his would be
bride left the District building to see
If there was any way by which they
could secure the consent Of their par
ents. Unless this is done the welding
will wait in spite Of their we'll laid
plans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-09
COLLEGE CLASS
VISITS CENTRAL SCHOOL

T, o. Summers, a graduate of the
University of Virginia summer normal.
who has charge of the class of thirty
five girls taking a course in pedagogy,
at the Richmond Woman's college. yes
terday morning visited Central school
with his class for the purpose Of
showing them the work now being
done In the public schools
His class is specializing in the his
tory of education. dating from the
earliest ages up until the present
time And it is in line with this work
that Professor Summers obtained per-
mission from the superintendent of
schools TO visit several of the schools
of the city. The system Of class work
in vogue at William Fox school is TO
he the next which wiz ue studied by
the class. A visit to this school will
probably be made next week