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get OFF MY CLAIM"


ant Unloading the wagon, she prepared
as best she could frugal meal. But over
a rise came mans form, and well dressed
boomer proceeded to demand that she de-
part. Finally, when he saw her condition,
he gracefully divided with her, and each
agreed to take so acres of land BY and by
came his servant, bringing a tent and lunch
con. The widow desiring to ask some
question regarding their location, crossed
to the mans side and saw him digging
away at moist spot in the earth, whence
soon flowed a bounteous water supply. In
nocently she inquired
when did you discover this spring?''
Yesterday" replied the other, laughing.
In moment she drew a revolver from
her dress and pointed it at him.
Get off my claim!' she ordered. "You
are sooner and were ON here yesterday in
violation of the law. / can prove it by
your man. Go or I'll shoot"
She was so forcible in her remarks that
the man went, and she is holding down her
valuable claim with its spring of pure wa
ter.
The capability of the American girl to
take care of herself, especially when she is
not alone, was we'll shown by the fate melted
out to a too venturesome boomer by par
ty of young wemen who had formed sort
of syndicate for mutual protection. A
dozen healthy and self reliant girls had
gone to the strip together They had two
wagons and travelled in comfort. For sew
eral days they camped on the edge of the
promised land, and when the signal was
given made direct run for three sections
of rich farming land lying side by side.
That meant IL claims. and they aimed to
SO cover them that there could be no dis
pute about their ownership. They were
well ahead of the crowd, SO that no previous
claimant could disturb them. One unter-
rified boomer, however, thought he could
brighten them, and with threat to shoot
her If she did not vacate drove one of the
girls from her claim and proceeded to make
himself at home, picketing his horse near
by. His security was short lived. When
night came, he stretched out beside his
campfire and slept soundly. He awoke to
find himself in the power of IL sturdy
young women, whose strong arms made all
his efforts at resistance useless.
With ropes they bound him to his sad
dleless horse, and hitting the excited ami
NAL with whip sent it galloping off into
the night, bearing modern Mazeppa
There were deeds of gallantry that showed
the innate manliness of American char
acter. One man, a gambler and desperate
character along the border, made the race
and found fine lot. Later in the day he
saw sad faced woman weeping because,
with her slender strength and slow team,
she had only arrived to find all the best
claims taken.
Here, mother" he called, ARE you a
widow"
Yes" she sobbed, land there's nothing
left for me-"
Take my claim" he generously replied,
~ can stand it better than YOU"
When another man stepped up and de-
manded the lot because he was there ahead
of the woman, the gambler drew his re-
volver and drove him away leaving the
widow happy in undisputed possession of a
home. G. NJ. HARGER
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HeRolNEs OF THE OPENING.
Women of the Cherokee strip Rush Held
Their Own Against Their Brothers.
fCna,ial ro.,o,,,o.Jon.o

Especial Correspondence
ABILENE. Kan, Oct. 1.-THE telegraph
did not tell fraction of the story of the
opening of Uncle Sans last great farm"
the Cherokee strip. The part taken by the
women who, side by side with the men,
sought homes in the promised land, and
for the most part successfully, was made
up of many acts Of heroism and of consid-
cradle romance.
Probably the most venturesome were the
young women who boarded the trains that
ran into the strip Immediately after the or
der was given. These trains ran to the new
! towns, Perry, Enid Pond Creek, ETC. They
were crowded to the last foothold-sides,
roof and trucks being black with human
ity. There are two Ends, two miles apart
one laid ont by the government, the other
by the railroad, Through the former the
first train of 35 cars covered with people
ran at a rate of 20 miles an hour. Did IL
hinder people from alightingP Not much.
Men and women leaped to the ground by
the hundred, rolling over and over in the
dust and rising unhurt to race on to get
lots One young lady, a pretty typewriter
from st. Louis, made flying leap from
the top of one of the cars. She had large
umbrella which she spread aud which act
ed as "a sort Of parachute. She was not hurt,
and without stopping to brush the dirt from
her clothing led the rush and secured lot
close to the center of town, worth at least
5000.
Others were less fortunate and were
either so stunned as to be unable to 20 on
or received broken limbs as a reward for
their foolhardiness. One woman let herself
from the car window holding to her hus-
bands hands. When she fell, it was to be
dashed against the ties and meet with in
slant death
AT Perry pretty romance occurred
which resulted in one of the first weddings
in the territory. frankie Malvern, young
lady from somewhere in Kansas, entered
on the first train. AS she ran with the
crowd across the town site she saw a lot
which had no occupant. In moment she
was on her knees driving stake to pro-
claim her ownership. In security she re-
manned for several hours, when voice
came to her from young man on an ad-
joining lot, Say, I'm hungry" "Soam l."
was the reply. Finally it was agreed that
the girl should watch both lots while the
other went for food. So friendship grew
up, and when the next day surveyor came
along and told the young man that his
lot" was situated in the middle of the
highway his new acquaintance m0liestly
suggested that he might share hers-and
he is doing so ''for better or worse"
More tragical were the means pursued by
widow with three little ones around her,
who drove in from Arkansas City in search
of a home. When she had gone a half
dozen miles and the rushing, roaring horde
had left her far behind with her emaciated
horses and ricketty wagon, she saw claim
upon which there appeared to be no claim
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One Way to Find Out.

Look out for thievesl Hands on your
pocketbooks!" sung out little man in the
crowd.
THAT chap with the velvet vest carries
his wad in his left hip pocket, Gabel" he
added in an undertone moment later,
speaking to an innocent looking man
standing by his sde.-Chicago Tribune.
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Men Were Deceiyers Ever.

John" said Maud, didn't you promise
me that on the day l became your wife
you'd give up smokingf'
"Yes, dear"
And now find you putting on a cigar"
"Why not, dear? / kept my promise.
didn't smoke bit the day you became
my wife. Truth.
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He Was Safe.

Don't be SO reckless, Pat" said the boss
to one of his hod carriers. BE little
careful going over that scafrold, or you'll
fall and get killed"
NO danger of thot, sor," replied Pat
confidently. Its meself as hod me loif in
sured only lasht Chewsday. "-Brooklyn
life
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A Negley avenue family was discussing
the long distance bicycle race.
What will the winners get2" asked the
mamma.
They'll get tired anyhow" replied 6 year
old Edward before any one else could reply.
Washington Star.
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Perhaps the deceaseds business will
help us to decide on an appropriate cpl
taph, said the tombstone sculptor.
He was bill collector"
"Then how would this suit: His work is
dump "-Tit-Bits.
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Miss Prettie-Why didn't you tell me my
hair was in such stateY Lord Nabobb
must have noticed it.
Miss Beautie-No need to worry, my
dear. am sure he didn't see it, He didn't
once look at you.-New York Weekly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-11-13

Mr.. Birdwhistle-You ought to patronize
my photographer. He is an artist.
Teddy Vanderchump-Is that so'
Mr.. Birdwhistle-Yes He can throw ex-
preston in the most commonplace face
Texas SiftinRs.
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Mamma-Now, Teddy, we must all tr,
to give up something while times are 3,
hard.
Teddy-Pm willing.
Mamma-What will 1t be, deart
Teddy-Soap.- Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Young Widow (who has put her daughter
Fanny to bed for impudence)-You are
naughty girl, but when you grow older you
will realize what good, kind mother l
have been to you.
Fanny-A good, kind mother Not much.
If you had any regard for me, you would
long ago have married man who keeps
candy store.-Texas Siftings
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The Way Clear.

Fweddie-Whatw would you say if I should
ask you for $40.
Cholly-Pd say you must be broke, old
fellow
Fweddie-Then I'll ask you for ten
was afraid you'd say you didn't have it,
Truth,
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WISE OSCAR WILDE.
YET HE WAS EASILY BUNkoED BY
HUNGRY JOE"

Now the Ex-ApostIe of Things Utter and
Affected Is to Again Visit Us-He viii
Study Certain Forms of Genteel Vice.
The Most Brilliant English Dramatist.
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK, Oct. 16.--When Oscar Wilde
comes to this country, there is one visit
which he may pay to a person whom he
will surely find in when he calls, and that
is to the individual to whose picture in
that celebrated gallery of pictures pos
sessed by Superintendent Byrnes of New
York il attached the name of Hungry
joe" This individual, since Oscar Wildes
unique experience with him, has greatly
interested the brilliant apostle of the lily,
and since his return to England from this
country Mr.. Wilde has said that Hungry
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A Terrible Revenge.

Medicus-I wish knew how to get even
with that undertaken.
She-Why not retire from practicei-
Life.
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To Say Nothing of Once Students.
This country has Sc law schools, with S4o
teachers and S,9oo students
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Compare the daily table of contents with that
OF any other evening journal in Honolulu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-02-24
WILLOT MFG CO
Successors 10
BUTLER & GRALEY.
Manufacturers OF and Jobbers in
Pieced and Stamped Tin " are.
2I3 South Main street.
ii. X. BUTLER, Manager.

for the cat was not interrupted. Where
upon, Contee threw his sword on the
deck, exclaiming: II am no longer an
officer on this ship" The next words
heard were: Lieut. Contee, take
up that sword. Go TO your quarters
and consider yourself under arrest -
The marine was not logged. After
several hours of solitude, during which
sober thought and perhaps fear of con-
sequences had time 10 suOdue rage, the
lieutenant received a message-an or
der-"The commodore wishes 70 see
YOU in his cabin" When the door was
opened table was seen on which was
a decauter with two glasses, and beside
which were two chairs The commO-
dore said: ''Mr. Contee, you have acted
verv foolishlv; but" stretching out his
hand, II can find an excuse for you
Let Us De better friends Sit down and
take a glass Of wine with me" How
the clashing claims of authority were
settled IS not known
Several wears after the war Balm.
bridge was in a hotel in Baltimore COM
versinr with friend from whom this
relation was received, when Coutee
approached him SO soon as he was
seen the generous commodore sprang
forward. threw both arms around his
iasubouiinate and lifted him OF the
floor. CRYING OUT: why, my little fight.
ing COCK. who dared me On my oan
dc.L,'T-N Y Post:
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NO RAILROAD FOR HIM.
a German Who Had Els Own Ideas
About Travelling.

n German Who Had Bis Own Ideas
About Travelling.
Even to-day one may see few of ma
ture's children at the landings along
the river in Missouri Civilization and
railroads have not changed the charac-
teristics of hundreds of families that
have homes close to the shore of the
turbid stream This is particularly
true of the region fifty miles in either
direction from the capital at jefferson
City. The settlements in that part of
the state are made up Of the descend
ants of Germans who came to this
spoken as generally and correctly
among them, however, as if thev had
Just landed in America from the father
land These thrifty people went to
that part of the country when the
steam boat was the only method of
travel in the west and it was
years before they could get in the way
of using the railroad. Indeed, many of
the old-timers refuse to go to St Louis
now If they can not go round on the
John L. Ferguson or the Benton, with
capt. Archie Bryan, who Is one of the
old school of steam boatmen. | recall
having met Ia st. Louis an ancient
German whose home was in Augusta,
two days boat ride up from the me-
tropolis.
Going home to-night?" asked.
Nav" he responded, sorrowfully.
Tomorrow night?"
Nav; tink not"
Whats the matter?'
Il tink | spent me all winter here"
Moved down, eh?"
NAV, but dere vas bat water by der
Missouri und can not go to Augusta"
"But the railroad?"
'Railrood"' The ancient German
looked at me with an air of disgust
"Railroodr' he repeated. do you take
me for horse or a cow or some odder
wild enimel? Nav, go by dot steam
poat or walk. Detroit Free Press.
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Nj5l1i1 1aale
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Cumberland university, Tennessee,
will soon lay the cornerstone of new
building costing 500, 0OO
Yale has graduated Il, S46 students
since its foundation in 1901. of which
number 1890 are now living.
"A soc, 600 gymnasium will be erect
ed at Chicago university with A. A.
Stagg as instructor. A woman will be
one of the assistants
The wealth of the Russian state
church is said to be so great that it
could pay the national debt. some S.
600, 600, 600, and with no percepuble APP
proach to impoverishment
There are said to be not less than
zoe, 900 Christian hymns. Germany heads
the list with 100, oOo The most prolific
writer of hymns was Charles Wesley,
who wrote $500. Next to him came
James Edmeston, who wrote 1000.
Isaac Watts, whose hymns are among
the most popular, wrote about 400.
The first honorary degree of doctor
of divinity given by Harvard univer-
sity was to Increase Mather in 1892. A
few years afterwards Harvard received
the first of series of munifcent gifts
from the Hollis family, including valu-
able books Its library was destroyed
by fire in 1868, and about 5000 volumes
were lost, including those of the foun-
der. From 1910 to 1876, Harvard had
% presidents.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew is
in no sense local affair. 1t is an or
ganization Of men in the Episcopal
church, and is recognized by the church.
Neither it's work nor its mem bership is
confined TO Boston or any other locality.
Chapters of the brotherhood are now in
existence in all of the large cities of
the Union and in very many Of the
smaller towns. John w. Wood, Secre-
tary Brotherhood of st. Andrew.
Although Rome will always be the
capital of the Catholic church, it is ap-
parent to even the most careless abserv-
er that America will, within the next
century, occupy more important po-
sition with regard to the church than
any country has since the days of st.
Peter himself. 1t is possible that in
course of time a pope may even be
chosen in this country, although it is
not likely for long time,-Pittsburgh
Post
The British minister at Constanti-
hople has called the attention of the
porte 20 the interesting doings of the
press censor in his handling of the
New Testament, hymn books. and
other Christian books intended for cir
culation in the Turkish provinces. The
porte has promised redress. Some
thing of the character Of the changes
made may be gathered from the one in
stance of the insertion of the word
christian" before simmer" in the pas
sage Jesus Christ came into the world
TO save sinners" Changes of this ma
ture have tendency to, at least, take
the edge off Christian missionary effort.
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official organ, declaring that the party
has forfeited bis amateur status. and
warning all amateurs not 30 compete
with him. and such official declaration
shall carry with it expulsion from the
league. If the person concerned be a
member thereof
a wheelman having once forfeited
his amateur status cannot have the
same restored except on competent
showing Of error on the part of the
6 rerriug board upon an appeal TO the
nsyi.1al 1ssembly
III shal be within the province Of
;he racing board to suspend from the
race track. for such a time as il may
deem pro1ortia1ate 10 the offense. any
wheelman guity Of unfair dealing in
connection with cycle racing or ungen-
tlemanly conduct on the track. or any
wheelmau who g, npetes III race not
governed by the III. ; of the League OF
American Wheelmen or those that may
be approved by the "a sing board Any
wheSlman who knowingly completes
with one who has been suspended viii
render himself liza BILE to like penalty.
The racing board shall have the
power to make such rules for its gov
eminent and the government of cycle
race meetings as may be deemed exped-
lent, and may appoint one or moro of
fatal hansinanD--s a. i.s eai-a-n-~Aia.-
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a LOGICAL MIND,
Work.

An Irishman's Reason for Negiecting His
Work.
A gentleman who stood few mo-
ments at a corner where large build
ing was in process of erection overheard
some remarks made by an Irish work
man who evidently fancied himself a
logician of no mean order.
He was a sturdy. good-natured look
ing man, but evidently enjoyed leaning
on his bod and commenting on what
passed around him much better than he
did active work. The cry of mort
mort" usually rang outseveral times be-
fore he decided it.
Pat" said the foreman, severely,
coming upon the man at one Of the mo
ments when he was '>reStin' a bit, 4"
why don't you attend to your work k
and keep that man going?"
''Shure, now" said Pat, shifting his
feet and turning broad smile upon the
foreman, IF was to kape him goin',
he wouldn't have sorra thing to say
at all; an II he didn't say anything,
how would know he was there? An
if he wasn't there, fwhat would he be
wansin' OF morther, sorr?''
And Pat marched off with his hod.
leaving the foreman not convinced but
certainly confused by this remarkable
exhibition of the workings of logical
mind.-Chicago News.
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The sobriquet Evergreen State"
has been adopted by many people in the
state of Washington, and its fitness Is
demonstrated by the following report
OF the weather for the year 1892. from
observations made at Fairhaven. Wash,
within twenty miles of the 49ch par
allel OF latitude. or as far north Is New
foundland; Sunshine, Ie3 days: cloudy
without rain, 50 days; slight rain some
part OF day, ~ DAYS: rain. - days;
snow. part OF DAYS During the
cloudy days and days with slight rain,
sunshine often interviewed
The Dominion government has had
a number of emigration commissioners
at work for some time in the far north
ern and northwestern states telling the
people of the splendid opportunities the
Canadian northwest offers 70 the poor.
starved citizens OF the Dalotss. The
Manitohau papers, too, tell occasionally
OF parties Of settlers coming over the
line from the United States TO Mani
toba- of their thankfulness over their
entry into the land flowing with milk
and honey. and Of their pitiful tales Of
experiences IN the CnitAd StstA.
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the ideas CLEANED at the international
session in London, is armed cap-a-pie
for good strong work in Philadelphia
ut will be the most evensful session
Of years." he added, "and we will make
numerous changes IN the constitution,
settling forever the vexed amateur
question. Here, for instance, In the
Stripped of its legal phraseology 1t
means a division of the amateurs into
classes-the expense-pad rider and the
pure amateur. By looking over the
amendment you will note that the So
called pure amatcurnis ono who 40
cepts no expense whatever and rides
simply for the prize, be it a medal,
wealth, diploma or jewelry. he simply
rides for glory. Of course the rule is
lenient so far as class 3 is concerned,
but it enables US to control the men
who are persistent in accepting their
expenses.
THE amendments to the bylaws
the right, in other words, TO place a
rider who has been in class A into
class B, providing we feel, on careful
investigation, that he is not pure am
ateur. From class B we can transfer
man into the professional field. In
other words, if we find that a man has
gone beyond the limit of class B we
will simply declare him a professional
Reinstatement through appeal to the
national assembly is possible, but it
will be more difficult matter than it
has heretofore been Here are some of
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a SENATOR'S HUSH MONEY.
He Reduces the Price of Monkey Jackets
TO Please Joker.

He Reduces the Price of Monkey Jackets
TO Please Joker.
Senator Morse was too much of
sever failed to turn the tables on any
one who chaffed him about it. A story
used to be told of a visit paid to his
store in Boston by Washington swell
who had met him at the Metropolitan
club here, and who thought to have a
little amusement at his expense As
the visitor entered Mr.. Morse was just
IN the act of bowling out customer to
whom he had sold a large bill of goods
''Ha, Morser' cried the Washington
ian, ''how l wish the fellows at the
club could see YOU now. / watched the
way You handled that poor wretch. 1t
was artistic, but it wouldn't do to tell
away from home. What viii you give
me to keep quiet about it?''
The clothier looked his caller in the
face without smile
al must gif you someding TO buy
your silenee?" he asked. soberly.
Certainly. Its only fair that l
should be rewarded for holding good
hing back"
Mr.. Morse turned TO one Of his clerks.
"Choseph." he said. get down one
o dem monkey chackets We sell for two
tollars and quarter. Let dis chenille
man az It for one tollar and seventy
ffe cents-hs's frient of mine. kate
Fields Washington.
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ABBOTT BASSETT.

the main provisions of the amend
mentS:
Glass Am amateur of class A is
one who is not engaged in, dor assisted
in, nor taught cycling or any other rec
ognized athletic exercise for money or
other remuneration, nor knowingly
competed with or against professional
for prize Of any description; or ono
who, after having forfeited the amateur
status, has had the same restored by a
competent authority having jurisdiction
over the sport.
"a cyclist ceases to be an amateur of
class A by engaging in cycling or
other recognized athletic exercises, or
personally teaching, training or coach
ing any person therein, either as a
means of obtaining livelihood or for
wager, money prize OF gate money.
ANY amateur of class A who neglects
or refuses to answer questions touching
his amateur status TO the satisfaction
of the racing board inside of thirty
days shall be declared to have forfeited
his amateur status. II the charges are
not proved, OF the reasonable doubt not
removed, it shall be the duty of the
chairman to report the finding in the