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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-09-14
ALONG THE WATER FRONT.
A TIMELY CHORUS.

The fish that they catch in the spring,
ira la,
Have nothing to do with the case;
But the men that pack truck in the fall,
ira Ia.
Show a great exhibition of gall, ira la,
And are guilty of Observation-Disclosures
Are guilty of conduct most base,
And that's what we mean when we say
and we sing
All hail TO the salmon that's packed in
the spring;
But death to the offal,
The fall CAPTURED offal
And hurrah for Chinook in the spring!
The Iris goes off the Ilwaco route to-
day.
In a few days the Relief will be out
of service here and her place will be
taken by the old Escort
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
WA-KEENEY. KANSAS SATURDAY. DECEMBER p, 1895.

honest to the core of him. His services
to mis- country have been constant for
many years. He has rendered con-
spicuous service as chairman of the
committee on interstate commerce. He
is diligent in attending TO his duties.
and capable of filling the highest Office
in the land.
Senator julius C. Burrows, of Mich
igan, although not candidate for the
presidency, is often spoken of in that
connection. He has been a member of
the house of representatives for 20
years and was only recently transferred
to the senate by the legislature of his
state. He is a great orator; one of
the greatest of this generation. He is
familiar with public affairs, and popu-
lar with his colleagues among the
great men of this day. He is true to
his friends, and as warm hearted and
generous as he is able and experienced.
Livery body who knows him likes him.
Ex-Speal1er Crisp, of Georgia, is often
spoken of as presidential possibility
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21

cations in their several states, request
ing them to vote for a congressional
resolution supporting the strikers.
Not one of all that number dared face
the political danger of resistance ex-
cept Senator Davis. He replied that,
in his opinion, the strikers were vio-
lating the law, and that he would not
support the resolution. 1t required
nerve and courage for a public man
to do that, but Senator Davis did it
without a moments hesitation. No
man has more sympathy with laboring
men and with organized labor, but he
would not support lawlessness. That
telegram caused widespread comment.
1t is now being used by his enemies.
who say that if he were nominated
for the presidency the laboring men
would oppose him. That is an assump-
tion that the laboring men, in cool
deliberation. would knife their friend.
They would do nothing of the kind.
There are other presidential possibil-
ities in congress. l have mentioned
Senator Allison and Speaker Reed; but
there are others. Senator Culiom, of
Illinois, is not candidate. hut his name
is being used by his friends, and he
would be acceptable to the friends of
Mckinley. Allison. Harrison. Reed and
Davis There is no better man in con-
rress to-day than Senator Cullom. He
has been long in public lie, and he is
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the Turks and Russians in turn. Her
fame has been perpetuated in songs and
HYMNS and is as we'll established to-day
among her people as is that of King
Solomon among the Jews and the an
cient masonic fraternity. The death of
Queen Tamar marked the beginning
and the end of Armenian prosperity, for
soon afterward the country was con-
quered by the Moslems. Ia 1900 Russia
stripped Armenia of it's Caucasian ter-
ritory, and the once powerful and glo-
rious state ceased to exist.
The kingdom was parceled out to
Persia, which grabbed the eastern dis
tricts; to Russia, which appropriated
the northern provinces, and to Turkey.
which assumed ownership of the west
ern principalities, by far the richest
and most populous. The capital of
Russian Armenia is the still prosper
Gus city of Erizan; Tabreez is the seat
of the Persian government for Ar
menia; and Erzerum has always been
the residence of the Turkish governor
general. Soon after the first conquest
the Mohammedans of Turkey and Per
sia began war on the Christian Ar
menians which has continued uninter-
Tuptedly ever since, eliminating in tho
recent outrages ofTrebizond, Erzerum,
Van, Alleppo, Karbut, or Kharpoot, and
other points.
Many years ago the Armenians be-
gan to emigrate from their native land.
They sought refuge in Russia, Greece
and in European Turkey. Being shrewd
and economical they prospered wher-
ever they went, but more especially at
Constantinople which, at the present
time. is the residence of the patriarch
or "Catholicos" of the Armenian
church. Many years ago the American
board established missions in the Ar
menian provinces of Asiatic Turkey;
and later on founded a number OF
schools and colleges ir the same terri
tory. The young men educated i'll these
institutions became important factors
in the political life of their districts
l,y inducing their tdX-ridden and op-
pressed brethren to dream once more
OF national independenee-a dream
which may be realized sooner than the
friends of liberty now think. The
american mission schools likewise
caused many Armenians to emigri.te
to the United States, the number OF
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the civilized world and armed remon-
STRANGE from the six great powers of
Europe. Whatever the Armenian peas
ants may have done to incur the dis
pleasure of the padishah, there can be
no excuse for the latter's violation of
treaty obligations.
The agitation which has kept the for
eign offices of every European capital
busy for three months may eventually
/ lead to the formation of an independent
Armenia under prince selected by the
powers, for the Armenians do not wish
to be made part of the Russian empire.
The sultan and his minister of foreign
affairs, Tewfik Pasha, realize that such
a step may be decided upon any day;
and for that reason may make really
honest attempts to call off the Kurdish
lncroenaries who have been devastating
Armenia.
The map of Asia Minor, which is made
part of this article, shows Turkish, Rus
sian and Persian Armenia. as well as
the other Turkish provinces in Asia
The Armenian missions, to which refer
ence has been made, are scattered all
over the territory shown in the map.
Stations are located in the provinces of
Trebizond, Erzerum, Van, Mosul, AL
leppo, Karbut, SiIvas, Kastamuni, Aidin,
I<ho Davendikhiar, Angora. Karamania
and other sections of Anatolia. Many
buildings belonging to the American
board have been destroyed by the Kurds
and their Turkish allies; and Mr.. Alex
andeI- w. Terrell, American minister at
Constantinople. has demanded protec-
ton for the missionaries under his jAris-
diction and filed claim fer indemnity.
To lend emphasis TO his demands the
Washington government has dispatched
several warships to Asia Minor and in
structed their commanders to protect
missionaries and mission property, at
the cannon's mouth, if necessary.
Another interesting point on the map
is Smyrna, the capital of the province of
Aidin, in Anatolia. This port has been
selected by the powers as naval rem
devious, and at this moment the splen-
did harbor of the ancient city is filled
with battleships and gunboats flying
the flags of Great Britain. Russia,
France. Austria, Italy aud Germany.
q. w. WEIPPIERT.
The Pennsylvania colony farm for
epileptics has just been incorporated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
HISTORY OF ARMENIA.
It Goes Back to the Year $500
Before Christ.
Once the Kingdom Ruled Western Asia
Its Decay and Partition-Present Con-
ditIon of the Country-The
Warlike Kurds.
Written for This Paper.

Although much has been written
about the Armenians since the begin
ming of the year, the public at large
knows but little about this remark
able race. It is the current belief
that they are a coarse, scmi-civilized
people, whose sole claim to considera-
ton is the tenacity with which they
have clung to their faith, which is akin
to Greek Catholicism. This is not
quite correct. The better class of Ar
nenians are progressive. Their lead
ers are well educated and shrewd, and
their priesthood, as a class, is hon
est. American missionaries and Amer
Jean schools have contributed largely
TO the preservation of the Armenian ma
tional and religious spirit. Many of
the tribal chiefs have become convert
ed a purer and simpler form of Chris
tianity, and have awakened a popular
desire for education.
Armenian history goes back many
centuries. We first hear of the race
in $500 B. c.. and until 42S A. d. the
Armenians preserved their national in
tegrity against all invaders and con-
querors. Then came the Persians, the
Arabs, the Tartars and the Turks, who
ravaged the country by turns and made
it a mere dependency. During the
time of the Crusaders the kingdom had
another era of prosperity, the most
brilliant epoch beginning in 1889 when
David the Restorer and his beautiful
daughter, Queen lamar, made the name
of Armenia honored and feared through
out the world. Queen lamar, who was
as beautiful as she was brave, was a
wise ruler and defeated the armies of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
PRESIDENTIAL TIMBER.
Wen-Known Statesmen Who Wish
to Go to the White House.
Senator Davis Candidacy Is Not a Joke
Democrats, Republicans and Populists
who Have Been Prominently
sMentioned."
special washington Letter.

Senator Cush1pan Kellogg Davis, of
Minnesota, is candidate Tor the presi-
dency. He is o republican, and will
have a strong following in the national
convention of his party. Enemies of
the senator have asserted that he is
not q real candidate, but wants to ap-
may acquire prominence for the posi-
tion of secretary of state, in the event
republican success in 1896.
know Senator Davis personally, and
well. He is not a man of pretenses.
He is sincere, honest, upright, and
means what he says all the time. Ii he
were not a presidential candidate he
would not permit his name to be used
in that connection. Moreover, he is
man of superior sagacity, and if he
did not believe that his prospects war
ranted the effort he would not per-
nit his name to be used by his friends.
He is candidate, and, in my Judgment,
will be felt as well as heard before the
matter is settled.
knowing him well, I can tell you
some Of his qualifications, and some
Of the reasons for his public aspirations.
scholarly men in the world. There is
no man in any nation who possesses
created fund of informa ton, for he
has been a student all of his life, and
is until this day an omnivorous reader.
On one occasion, during the quarrel
with Chilli, the great James G. Blaine
wanted an authority on international
law, upon an intricate question. He
passed by all other men prominently
noted as international lawyers, and
called upon Senator Davis for aid.
Senator Davis has one marked weak
ness. He is constant smoker. He
has the best of cigars, and he uses
them without stint. He has little
''den" in the top story of his Wash
ington home, and it is pleasure to
call on him there and spend an after
noon or evening with him. His cigar
is putting nearly all the time. In
that respect he is like Grant. But
between puffs he entertains his few
chosen friends in a most charming
manner. There is no more genial, COM
panionable, likeable man than "Cush'
Davis, as he is familiarly termed by
those who know him well. He is
tionate with those whom he trusts.
Very few public men show any appre-
citation of the work done in their behalf
by newspaper writer's. On one occa-
sion, when had written a little article
complimentary of him, as | entered the
door of his committee room at the
capitol, the dignified, sedate and some
times austere senator almost jumped
out of his chair, came towards me
and hugged me like a big, good-na-
.tured boy. You cannot wonder that
I like that sort of man. Such men are
rare in public life.
he is man of great courage. A lit
tie more than year ago, when a great
strike was in progress in Chicago, tele-
grams were received by 400 senator's
and representatives from labor organi-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Scientific Item,

'My wife," he remarked, "has made
a very important discovery"
Indeed" said, what is it?"
"a new substance that is apparently
indestructible."
I recalled the fact that his wife had
been a professor of natural sciences
prior to her marriage and inquired if
she had been long at work upon the in
vention.
NO. he replied, "and it came about
quite by accident. She was trying to
make sponge Gake."2 ."2Chicago Times
Herald.
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those now living here falling not far
short of 100000

those now living here falling not far
short of 100000.
AS people, the Armenians are phys
ically strong, generally of regular fea-
lures, swarthy, dark-eyed and dark
haired. The girls and women are pret-
ty, while young, but fade quickly. The
commercial instinct of the race is re-
markably developed, outstripping even
that of the Jews. Armenian merchants
control the trade of the Caucasus and
many districts of western Europe.
While the population of the Armenian
provinces proper does not exceed 2,0O0,-
GOO, it is no exaggeration to state that
the total number of Armenians now liv-
ing in various parts of the world reaches
fully 100000.
From what have said so far it might
be presumed that all Armenians are
progressive and intelligent, but it must
be remembered that / have spoken only
of the better class. The peasantG, who
live in mud huts and practice many
vices, are filthy and degraded-the nat
ural results of centuries of oppression.
Their religion, nominally Christian, but
in reality a mixture of Oriental pagan
ism and superstition, sanctions viola
tions of the moral law too abhorrent
to be described. The charge that the
lower classes of Armenians fomented
the trouble which led to the recent mas
sacre in Trebizond and Erzerum has
never been refuted authoritatively.
The Kurds, who are reported to have
taken the lead in the attacks on the
Armenians are a nomadic tribe which
has inhabited Asia Minor from time i'm
memorial. They are robbers pure and
simple, but brave soldiers and valiant
fighters. They make their own laws,
and levy tribute from Turks as well as
Armenians. There is no doubt that the
Turkish government has encouraged
the Kurds to raid Armenian villages
whose inhabitants were in revolt against
Moslem misrule. The sultan, as every
body knows now, carried his instruc-
tions too far, and brought down on his
silly head the contempt and hatred Of
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NUMBER As.
The Infant Terrible.

kitty, you must let papa's watch
alone"
81 won't hurt it. papa. just want
to"
Put it down, I tell you'll"
''I amt hurtin' it. only want to see
what makes it"
''If you don't let that watch alone, I
shall certainly have to punish you."
81 amt"
"WilI you put it DOWN."
"All want to do with it, is to-
kitty, do you hear what say?"
'sYes, and you'd hear what I say, If
you didn't talk so muchi" = Golden
Days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Trouble Ahead.

''Not satisfied with the way we
showed him up last week." said the
Bloody Gulch Ripsnorter, ''the squint-
eyed old pelican who runs the worth
less sheet in the garret across the way
cvinces a disposition once again to get
into our hair. We warn him he will
have his hands full" = Chicago Trib-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Made a Difference.

Jayboy-Are you and your wife down
here for pleasure?
Gayboy-No. Business.
Jayboy-You did not come on busi-
ness last time?
Gayboy-No. Came alone last time.
N Y, World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Her Way.

Won Blumer Cooking at his wife's
check bool1)-You don't mean to say
you have given out.a check for $10G:
Why, you've only got $50 in the bank to
meet it!
His Wife-That's all right, dear! If
the cashier says anything about it II
tell him to charge it.-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
He Meant Well.

Brownlcy (earnestly)-I SO like to see
young ladies wear fur boas like yours
tucked up under their chins. 1t doesn't
matter how homely girl is, she is
bound to look pretty fixed up that way.
Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
.Inke on Him.

''These jokes about the young man
staying so late" remarked Chollie at
1883 D. m, make me tired"
''Dear mel" said Maud Edith, ''I had
an idea you never got tired. Indian.
apolis Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Proof of 1T.

Miilson-Do you believe that the souls
of the departed can communicate with
Ia after death?
Kilby-Oh! yes. frequently get LETT
ters from friends who have moved to
philadeIpEia.-N. Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Looks Very Suspicious.

do you know, Clara, believe young
De Smythe is in love with me? 2"
''You don't say"
"Yes, he stood talking to me last
night, brushing his silk hat the wrong
way of the grain" Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
The shopping Mystery.

Mrs. Bargain-Why don't you charge
a dollar for these goods, instead of 80
cents?
Salesman-Why, ma'am, you're a!
ways sure to think of something else
you want, while waiting for your
changei-Truth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
SnoiIing a Cook.

Mr.. LiYewelI-Where does the cook
go every evening?
Mrs. Livewell-She is attending an
evening school, so as to learn to read.
Mr.. Livewell-Horrors! She'll soon
be making up things from the cook
books.-N. Y. Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
A vital Distinction.

''I can't see how a girl can marry a
bald-headed man; could you do it?"
THAT depends"
"On what?"
whether his head was bald outside
or inside. ."-Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
A Youthful Stole.

Willy slifnson-That cocoanut cake
looks nice.
Mrs. Witherby-Yes; it does. Shall
help you to piece, Willy?
Willy (wistfully)-No m; I guess
not. One piece would only be an aggra-
vation.-Puck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
A BROAD HINT.

He (as the clock strikes i'll like a
person who has some vim and go in
him.
She-So do I, especially the go.-N.
Y. Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
CHRISTIANITY Is Economy.

Watts-Do you think man can be d
Christian on one dollar day?
Potts-I don't see how he can afford
to be anything else. = indianapolis
Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Fermentation.

Dudely-What are you going to do
when you grow up. lobby?
Bobby-rm going to be man. What
are yol going to be?-Harper's Bazar.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Too Tbin-skinned. Himself.

''Your friend, Van Dooze, is a great
practical joker, believer"
"Yes, but he isE't my friend any
more"
"What's the matter
81 played joke on him the other
day."-Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
A Sorrows Crown of Sorrow.

.Yes. her married life was very un-
happy. She suffered untold misery. :, :
s'Ah, that must indeed have beeF
tolerable bay City Chat.
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AsIArIC AND FRICAN TURKEY.


anda
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21

Most of the children of San Domings
do not wear clothing until they are y
years Of age.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
Convicts and Good Roads.

1.-THE way of transgressors is hard"
AS they stumble along meath their loads;
And they ought to unite and all work with
their might
And help US in getting good roads.
IL A w. Bulletin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21

The finger which is absent from oLe
of Mr.. Gladstone's hands was lost in bis
younger days while out shooting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21
A Strategic Mother.

Mrs. Yerger-Tommy, do you want
some nice jam?
Tommy-Yes, ma. s.
81 was going to give you some to put
on your bread, but I've lost the key OF
the pantry"
''You don't need any key, ma. Lean
reach down through the transom and
open the door from the inside
''That's what / wanted to know. Now
just wait until your father comes
home.''-Texas Siftings
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-12-21

Mrs. Yerger-Tommy. do you want
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-31

den clang. She whom l held fast with
iron grip shrank back and stroye to
release herself from my grasp.
where are you going?" she demand
ed in a faint tone. IL am afraid"
"Of what?" l asked, endeayoring to
control the passionate vibration Of
my voice and to speak unconcernedly.
Because it is dark? We shall have
light directly-you will see-you-you,"
and to my own surprise | broke into
a loud and violent laugh. "You have
no cause TO be frightened. Come"
And l lifted her swiftly and easily
over the stepstone of the entrance
and set her safely inside. Inside at
last, thank heaven! / shut the great
gate upon us both and locked it!
Again that strange undesired laugh
broke from my lips voluntarily, and
the echoes of the charnel house re-
sponded to il with unearthly and
CHASTITY distinctness. Nina chung to
me in the dense gloom.
why do you laugh like that's" she
cried loudly and impatiently. ut
sounds horrible"
/ checked myself by a strong effort.
Does It? | am sorry,-very sorry! 1
laugh because because, ara
mia, our moonlight rambie is SO pleas
ant . and amusing
Is ii not?"
And / caught her to my heart and
kissed her roughly.
Now" / whispered, II will carry
ron the steps are too rough
for your little feet . dear
dainty, white little feet l will carry
you, you armful * sweetness;
yes, carry you safely down into
the fairy grotto where the jewels are
such jewels, G.ii ali Tor you,-my
love, my wife,"
And | raised her from the ground as
though she were a young, fair child.
Whether she Z ed to resist me or not
l cannot now remember. l bore her
down the mo ,dering stairway, getting
my foot on e,,eh crooked step with the
firmncss Of N long familiar with
the place. But my brein reeled-rings
of red fire }eircled in the darkness be-
fore my eyes; every artery In my
body seemed strained to bursting; the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-10-31

pent-up agony and fury of my soul
were such that / thought l should go
nd or drop down dead ere i gained
the end of my long desire. AS | de-
scended / felt her clinging to me; her
hands were cold and clammy OF my
neck, as though she was chilled to the
blood with terror. At last l reached
the lowest step-I touched the floor
OF the vault. l sat my precious bur-
den down. Releasing my clasp or her.
/ remained for a moment Inactive,
breathing heavily. She caught my
arm-she spoke I'm hoaIse whispers.
What place is this? Where Is the
light you spoke OFF,
/ made no answer. / moved from
her side, and taking matches from my
pocket, / Lit up six large candles which
l had fixed In various corners OF the
vault the night previously. Dazzled
by the glare after the intense darkness
she did not at once perceive the ma
tur Of the place in which she stood.
l watched her, myself wrapped In the
heavy cloak and hat that SO eff ectual-
ly disguiseh my features. What a
sight she was In that abode Of cor-
ruption! Lovely, delicate, and full OF
life, with the shine Of her diamonds
cleaning from under the folds Of rich
fur that shrouded her, and her dark
hood falling back as though to dis
play the sparkling wonder OF her
gold hair.
Suddenly, and with a violent shock,
she realized the gloom Of her sur
roundinGs-the yellow fare Of the
waxen torches showed her the stone
inches, the tattered pals, the decay
ing trophies OF armor the drear