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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
KANSAN BEAT THE KAISER
A Downs Blacksmith Knew wilhelm.
When Boy

Downs, Kan, July 28.-The distin-
ction of being the only man in the
United States who ever clicked" the
kaiser is claimed by 5Heaty Drager,
blacksmith, here
Drager was born in Prussia and
spent his childhood under the very
caves of Potsdam palace. William /
was then kaiser, and the present
occupant of the throne, who is the
formers grandson, was a small boy
about Drager's age.
The old kaiser was very fond of
children and in spite of the aristoc-
ratio rules of the royal house, he al
ways had boys of the neighborhood
playing around the Potsdam Park.
The old kaiser himsellf would go out
among the boys and arrange races
for them, giving silver money to the
winners.
Bill Got Out on Sundays
The present kaiser was kept in
school every day except Sunday, SO
on week days But ON Sundays he
was allowed to play with the little
boys of humble birth who lived in
the vicinity The main game was
marbles The boys in the neighbor-
hood were ell supplied with cheap
tscommies," as the boys of today still
call them, but the future kaiser al
ways had a big sack of expensive
marbles, and the boys liked to get
him into the game in the hope of
winning some of his finest. agates.
One day during a game the pres
ent kasier had some of his mar
bles in the ring when, buy lucky
shot, young Drager won the pot. He
made a grab for the marbles, but
young William was quicker, and be-
fore Drager could prevent it the heir
to the German throne had scooped
up all the expensive marbles he had
lost and was preparing to run with
them.
Sat Future Emperor Down Hard
In the excitement of the moment
young Drager forgot all about the
royal blood in the veins of his play
mate-forgot that some day the lit
tie lad opposite him might be ruler
of the fatherland. He forgot SO COM
pletely he GRABBED the future ruler
of Germany by the neck and sat him
down on the pavement in an emphatic
manner, at the same time grabbing
the highly priced marbles The
future kaiser began to cry and ran
to the palace with his tale of woe,
Little Henry Drager ran home,
TOTO horrify his parents with the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

story of his act of treason" They
feared the old kaiser would be terri
bly, angry and he would mete out
some awful punishment upon the
young offender. Contrary to their
expectations, the old ruler passed
the incident without a word, and
little Henry was allowed to keep the
fancy marbles.
Would Like to Catch Him Now
Henry Drager is big, strong,
husky man now-and loyal citi-
en- of the United States. For many
years he has been a blacksmith here
and his constant work at the forge
has developed his great muscles to
almost super-human power. He still
still retains his German accent.
"Mein Gott!" he says, fsVhat would
| not gift to get mine hands on dot
kaiser nOw!'-Kansas City Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
NINETY NINE WILL APPEAR
NEXT WEEK.

The county clerk has sent out no
tices to ninety-nine. of the young
men of Trego county who are on the
draft call for service in the United
States army. Thirty-three haYe been
notified to appear Monday, thirty
three TUESDAY and thirty three
Wednesday. Each notice bears the
date for the party to appear and he
is to be ON hand at that time. He
need not come in earlier but must
be there on that day The examin-
alton will be held at the court house
and will be conducted by C. H. Ben
son, county clerk, Peter DeBoer,
sheriff, and Drs. A. B. Jones and
w. y. Herrick. There are sever
al grounds on which exemptions can
be claimed but it does not mean that
all will be exempt who make the
claim. 1t makes no difference if
young man knows that he is phys
-ically disabled for service he must
appear for the examination. His
exemptions will be decided upon by
the examining board and all those
who are exempted will be given in
structions as to future actions or as
to what will be required of them.
The original quota for Trego coun-
ty was 65; this was reduced to 49 by
16 young men who were admitted to
the National guards previous to the
first of July.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
DELCO-LIGHT EALER,S DI
LIGHT

The annual convention of the Del
co-Light dealers of district No. 32,
comprising most of Kansas and Nor
thern Oklahoma meeting in Wichita,
July 26.- 27 and %, was the biggest
and best yeet from every standpoint.
The voltage ran high, and our local
dealer, Ray C. Hall, of Ellis came back
home still prouder of his connec-
ton with the Domestic Engineering
Company and with a still clearer
VISION of this great country, with cleo
trIclty and its advantages and COM
forts on every farm.
The Convention was heartily well
coined by the city of Wichita. The
recreation feature being a luncheon
with the Wichita Salecmenship Club
in the dining room of the Kansas
Club. Wichita recognizes the Delco-
Light organization, a new and valua-
be addition to its other industries
The following editorial appeared in
The Wichita Beacon, of July 27:
ut is not often that one sees a big
uplifting agency projected out of
commercial enterprise. Obviously
eanization is to make money.
But there is one striking thought
about the convention of Delco-Light
dealers now in session in Wichita.
1t has been aScertained by a canvass
made by sociologists that there is no
factory which tends to keep boys and
girls on the farm so much as the
simple matter of having running wa
ter and electric lights in the house.
A little analysis will demonstrate to
the thoughtful why this is truce.
The keeping of the boys and girls
ON the farm is a problem peculiar to
the period. 1t is demanded by the So
Geological conditions. That is why
this sort of commercialism can be es-
peciany commended.
Mr.. r. III. Grant, general l..anager
of the Domestic Engineering CO., and
Mr.. E. G. Bryne, of the service depart
ment, Prof. G. E. Reid, of the Kansas
Agricultural College, special repre-
sentative of the storage Battery Co.,
and from the Burnett-Larsh Mfg. Co.,
also, Mr.. Herzstam, Dayton distribu-
tor, and practically every dealer in
the district were present.
1t is an inspiration to come in con-
tact with men like Mr.. Grant, but
still greater Inspiration to hear his
review of the past years work, and
his outlook of the future. A little
over a year ago, the first Delco-Light
plant was commercially put in service.
Now, there are about 10000 enthusi-
aStic and satisfied users. The future
III Delco-Light is absolutely assured.
In the present great world crisis, all
eyes are turned toward the farmer,
even though some other industries
should have to be shut down, because
of material and labor shortages.
The production of Delco-Light must
be increased, because it adds SO much
to the efficiency of the farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
YOU ARE A STOCKHOLDERS

You don't have to be a millionaire
to be in big business. You now are
a stockholder in the biggest business
here. You are a stockholder in your
own home town, ard there isn't any
business in the world that's bigger
than com munity building. You are
a big stockholder in a big business
enterprise. You ale paying for your
stock on the installment plan. And
the value of your stock, the size of
your dividends, will depend entirely
on your loyalty to your own home in
stltutlons. You've got a chance to do
yourself pretty good turn, if you
put the right stuff into your prop
osltlon--lf you put In stuff that counts
for, 100 point citizanship--pep and
push and energy--stuf to stimulate
and energize and vitalize the bust
ness activities of your town. If
you sell your hammer and buy horn
and JON the boosters, you can draw
down profit of 100 per cent on your
community stock, and you can wake
up some hne morning to realize that
you started IN to boost for the old
home town. Your community stock
is preferred stock. You are in ON the
ground floor. You know lust what's
going on You are helping to run
things You have a say on every
question. Every man in the commu-
nifty is your partner. There may be
a few dead partners in the bunch,
but there are not many. There may
be few who are not loyal to the home
town, but, don't fret about it. Some
folks you know, are built that way,
and it takes time for them to get the
vision. For yoursef-you stick by
the live ones. They are the men who
are helping to make your community
stock valuab1e-men who are Civ
ing you their suport-men who, by all
means should have your support.
You need the live ones in your busi-
ness. Your town, the town in which
You are stockholder, could not run
without them.
(Copyright 1916)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

A big reception was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Berry
Thursday, July 26, in honor of their
daughter Hazel who was united in
marriage to Mr.. Ernest Spitsnau-
gle at Colby, Kan, on July Fl, 1917.
large crowd attended. The table be-
ing beautifully decorated with flags
and roses. Many beautiful presents
were received. The guests were as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Kline,
Mr.: and rs. Clyde Poffenberger, Mr..
and Mrs; Henry Dewitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Trowbridge, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sweet, Mr.. and, Mrs. Henry
Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs...,Jake Hoover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Berry Mrs. Mae Bloomberg, Mrs.
Laura Trowbridge, Mother Berry,
Mrs. Melroy, Misses Ruby and Stella
Hoover, Lizzie Hobbick, Lula Fronce,
TrowbTidge, Ruth Tupher, Messrs
Dick Selby, Ralph Berry, Ira Hobbs,
Arthur Barker, Andrew Olson, Jess
Plants, Russell Hoover, Odis Brady.
and Pearl Britt. The music was fur
nished by Ruby Hoover, Miss Lula
Fronce and Mr.. Clyde Berry enter
tanned us by singing. The bridesmaid
Berry. Miss Britt was dressed very
beautifully as well as the bride. Her
dress was pink chiffon. The bride
wore white georgette silk. Miss
Hoover played a beautiful march as
the four marched to the front The
groom introducing his wife to the au-
dience, then went to supper After
bells and pans in many car loads af-
ter their treats. The crowd depart
ed wishing the bride and groom
long and happy life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
MARKET REPORT

Kansas City Stock Yards, July 81
Cattle receipts today were $4,000
head, market slow, steady on prime
natives, top $13.75, weak to 20 low
er on grass cattle. Hog supply was
1880 head, market steady to low
er, top $161O. Sheep and lamb re-
ceipts were 5000 head, market
steady to weak, best lambs here
$14.50.
Beef Cattle
Missouri heavy steers brought S13-
rs, and Missouri yearlings, 400 lbs.
average, brought the same price.
Eest wintered grass steers sold a
round $3.50, good weighty steers at
Pi0.50 to $11.50, light steers and plain
ones of some weight 5000 to S1O.25.
Oklahoma again shipped lightly, II
loads in the quarantine division, and
a light run in native division, light
wei ght steers and common cow stuff
getting slow action and the full de-
cline a quarter off in some cases,
steer sales at $3.50 to $3.50 Re
celpts are lighter this week, but hot
weather and clear skies, and some
actual droughty spots, take the life
out of the market.
StOckers and Feeders
There is some action in stockers
and feeders, but weather conditions
are against a free movement, and
prices are steady on only the best
cattle, weak and lower on others.
The bargain rates in effect last week
are good this week, with even fur
ther declines, stock steers at $575 to
$500, feeders$7.75 to $1O.50.
Hogs
Recent advances brought out a
larger supply, and demand was good
for the best hogs, prices steady, top
$3.50 medium weights up to $15.95,
lights $15.65, bulk of sales $500 to
$685. There was agood many COM
mon mixed hogs in the run, which
sold late and some of them 10 low
er. A general rain would stop the
disposition to sell brood sows and
would feel more like feeding valua-
able old corn if they could count on
some new corn son. Dry hot wealth
er raises fear for the new crop. and
results in some sacrifice of hogs that
could be held with profit If the
weather proves seasonable
Sheep and Lambs
Further weaknesses developed in
lambs, though the best here brought
same price as the best here yester-
day, $14-50- Three decks of west
ern feeding lambs sold yesterday at
$14-6O, pretty good Idahos, and choice
feeding lambs weighing around 55
lbs will bring as much as best kill
ers or more, right along Fat ewes
sell around $500, young breeding
ewes up to $14.00, common old -brok-
en- mouth ewes down to $500.
]. A. Richart,
Market Correspondent
The old home paper and all the
county news for $1.50 per year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
Subscribe for the World.


j. M. Rinker transacted business
at Hays Monday.
Mrs Jack Wood was here last Sat-
urday visiting with friends.
Found-Boys serge coat. Call at
this Office and pay charges and re-
ceive coat. Adv. 23-tf.
Miss Anna Rack, of Collyer, visit
ed with WaKeeney friends the first
of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. j. L. Nelson, were
down from Quinter Monday trans
acting business
Gid Joy, the A. o. U. W. organiser
of Quinter, was here Monday on hsas-
mess in connection with the order.
He was accompanied by his daugh-
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Walker and
children departed Tuesday night for
pleasure trip to California and the
west They expect to be gone for
about six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Hoffman and children.
arrived home last Thursday after
noon from their extended pleasure
trip to Missouri and other eastern
points. They were absent for several
weeks.
Walter Burnham was here "a. few
days the last week as a guest at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
H. Burnham. He is employed by
the. Kansas. City. Bridge. .Co-,eand ! iss
constructing bridge for that COM
pany at Ellsworth.
G. W. Musbraye came in tonight
from Kansas City where he had been
with a shipment of cattle and reports
over 80 900 head of cattle on the mar
ket again Monday, but says it is sur
prising how cattle are holding up In
weight.-Ellis Headlight.
Col. Eppler received the following
message Thursday morning: (Which
ita, Kansas Dear father: Ruth ar
rived o K on the overland limited.
Grandson 4 hours old; not eligible to
register, dut talking and drinking
water out Of cup. All doing well.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
A REAL DILEMMA AND A FISH
STORY

A letter received the first of this
week from DR.. s. L. Allison, former
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
this place, now of Wa-Keeney, puts
us in a dilemma.
Dr. Allison is one of those who
thinks keeping ones debts paid up
closely as possible is one of the nee
essary traits of Christian character.
He thinks he is in arrears on his sub
scription to the News, and wrote rs
some time ago for a statement that
ne might keep his subscription up
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Walker and two
daughters, Misses Edna and Eva,
and Mrs. s. l. ShorthiH, departed
Tuesday night for Loxeland, Colo,
where they expect to spend the next
three or four weeks at their mountoin
resort.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Robt- Kirk arrived
home the first of the week from Kan
sas City where they have been for
several weeks and where Mr.. Kirk has
been receiving treatment for an IN
jured knee received last winter.
He has not entirely recovered, but is
much improved
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Thoroughbred O. l. @. piRs for
sale; $500 each 7. r. Wi1son-adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Fred Shaw, foreman of the World
office, and George Niesley, clerk in
W. w. Gibson's drug store, weut uq to
Colorodo Tuesday night where they
intend spending the next two weeks
at Denver and other places of
interest. Fred is the right hand ma
chine man in this office and if the pa
per does not look as well as usual for
the next two weeks it will be on ac-
count of his absence.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
COMMENT

When / am talking with another
fellow and he becomes nervous, rest
less or show other signs of disin-
teredness | take the hint and go a
way. / wish some other fellows
would be as considerate of me.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02
WHAT HAPPENED TO STACKER.

Las Saturday when the draft num-
bers of the persons who have to ap-
pear before the exemption board came
out in the papers, great exclteemnt
prevailed at Grainfield. Some of the
boys that were drawn were walking
down the street together and saw Roy
Oches (the Stacker of Cove county,
who lives south of Grainfield. 1t is
stated this Stacker voted last fall and
gave his age as "a, but at the time of
registration stated that he was 10.
He has been making hi sbrags about
how he fooled the people and it is re-
ported that he has been carrying gun
to attack the first man who said any
thing to him about not registering.
This worked the boys up to the utmost
pitch for fighting, and one of them
walked uq to him and throwing up his
fist, went at him like a ton of brick,
hitting. him one on the side of the
ground The boys thought for few
minutes that he was dead, but he
soon got up and another one of the
boys took crack at him.
The Stacker went to some of the
people there in town to get them to
protect him, but no one had any SYM
pathy for him because he had not reg
istered and was not worthy of the pro-
lection of the people or the flag.
The boys went to his car, got his
gun, took the shells out of it and told
him to leave town. He went, but the
same evening returned to town with
his Russian friend and they were~go-
ing to clean up on the Grainfieid
bunch, but soon made their retreat to
the country. as their hearts failed
them and they were not sure of the
person of whom they were in pursuit,
and there are too many people there
who do not think any more of a Stacker
than they do of a yellow dog.
We believe the Stacker deserved all
that he got but that he did not get all
that he deserved, for as long as man
is undeer the protection of the United
States he is no better than the 9TH
er boys and should take his chances
with them and risk his life for the
country-Grinnell Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

The only difference between a Sun
day Chautauqua and a Sunday base
ball game is that there is less
is no betting on the results. They
are both conducted for profit and
are desecration of the Sabbath day
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

The old home paper and all the
county news for $1.50 per year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Some young people think they
have accomplished great deal If
they are able to make mash on a
Chautauqua lad or lassie, but as a
rule such people are easy marks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Now is the time for all good mer
to come to the aid of the country
the Red Cross and the Y. M G. A
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

So far as / have been able t.
learn at present writing, there wer
no slackers in Trego county a
least none will admit it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

He is generally referred to as a
trouble maker who tries to see to it
that all laws, be they small or
great, are inforced or observed, but
/ think the fellow who violates the
law is the trouble maker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-08-02

Dram the draws is Hopper's hob
by and, of course. it is not appre-
ciated by any at present, but when
future generations are sitting in the
shade of some of the trees which
fwere planted on account of Hopper's
continual preaching he will be called
blessed. 1t is ever thus with he who
rides hobby. Damned by one gen.
Grafton and blessed by another.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
CAMB|ER BAY JIM PLACED
 UNDER ARREST
Made Threat on Life of Captain Barlow and Men Fishing in
 Gambler Bay.

Gambler Bay Jim, the well known native, who for years has claimed to have exclusive jurisdiction over the fishing and hunting rights in Gambler Bay and surrounding sec tions, was arrested yesterday and will be given a hearing before Com missioner N L. Burton or the charge of having threatened to kill Captain George Barlow and his fishing crew.
 Capt Barlow and his crew were engaged in fishing at Gambler Bay for the Sanitary cannery at Wran gell. Gambler Bay Jim threatened their lives if they did not cease fish ing and matters went so far that ar open fight nearly resulted.
 Jess Neville. of the fish commis sion, heard of the trouble and inves tigated The result was a warrant sworn out by Neville and the arrest of Gambler Bay Jim, Pat Brady and George Willis, who are jointly charg ed with the native of having made threats
 Gambler Bay Jim has been in trou ble before for the same offense and not many years ago was assessed large fine.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
COL. DAWSON PROUD
 OF HIS BROTHER WHO
 ENLISTS AS PRIVATE

Lieut-Col. P. w. Davison has re ther has enlisted in the regular army of the United States In 8 letter to Lieut-Col. Davison rela- tives indicated a fear that he would be displeased on account of the ac tion of his brother, because, being an officer himself and a West Point. CT (West Pointers are supposed tc occupy the first stratum socially in the United States army), it was fear ed that he would object to have 9 brother serving as private soldier
 But not so. Lieut.-Col. Davison was greatly pleased, and immed- lately wired his congratulations to his brother who will serve his country without shoulder straps un. less he wins them q am proud of him. said the West Pointer and veteran lieutenant-colonel who will soon be colonel, and, if the war continues. probably a general off, cer. "I know no more useful place for a man to his country now than in the regular army, even though it be as a private.
 Lieut.. -Col. Davison's brother was just one year too old to register for the draft, and the quickest way he could think of to get under the colors and ready for service was to go directly into the regulars and be ready to go where sent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
WORK STARTED ON ROAD UP TAkU
 TO BOUNDARY
Crew Is Now Preparing Camp Site; Big Crew Leave Tonight for
 Construction.

Work has been started by the Ter ritorial Road Commission, under the direction of Road Supervisor Ed. Hurlbut, assisted by Frank Metcalfe, and crew of men, on the long talked )f road from Taku to the Boundary, ID the lower reaches of the Taku River
 Mir Hurlbut stated today that a crew of men under the direction of Frank Metcalf are already on the ground establishing the camp and that ie, with a crew of men, will leave onight or tomorrow morning for the ,cene of the work and start actual construction.
 The road will be constructed to width of at least 20 feet and a right Away 50 feet in width will be se ured. The distance from the Indian 'illage, where the road will begin his summer will be approximately , miles. Next summer construc- ion work will be from the Indian illage both ways, up the river and Town towards it's mouth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-06
NOT TO
 BE TREATED AS
 RUSSIANS REbS
Amnesty Granted to the Russian Subjects Who Compelled to Fight
 for the Kaiser.
RIGHTS TO BE SECURED

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The editor of he Polish Review, published in london, has received from the chair nan of the committee appointed by he Russian provisional government settle affairs in Poland, tele- ram saying that the government as granted amnesty to Polish pris- ners of war who are Russian sub ects and who fought against Rus ,ia in Polish legions and that they will not be treated as rebels.
 All Polish civilian prisoners, in ;luding Prussian and Austrian sub ects, will be treated as subjects of oreign states which are not at war with Russia and they will recover personal and property rights. The telegram also gives details of var ous privileges granted Polish war prisoners.