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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

half the year and then with great diff
Guilty.
The Yukon river basin, comprising
more than two-thirds of the entire ter
ritory of Alaska, contains over 900
square miles, and is one of the most
remarkable regions in the world. The
climate is dry and healthful and has
two seasons-four months of warm
weather, the mining season, when the
sun shines 20 hours day, and eight
months of dark, cold winter, when all
mining operations cease.
The discoveries of the last two sea-
sons in this new country show that it
as probably the largest and richest
placer gold field in the world, while all
along the route, from the source to
the mouth of the river, the close OBJ.
server can see vast treasures of coal,
quartz, marble, iron, copper, etc., only
waiting for capital to develop the coun,
try and furnish means of transporta
ton to bring them within reach of the
outside world. Although a hasty ex-
ploration of the numerous tributaries
of the river during the short season
has proved that every stream, large or
small, is gold bearing; yet THAI part
-cf the field thus far developed is of in !.
significant area. All streams carry
flour gold. which increases in its
coSrseness as the river is ascended
Thus it is evident that the surround
ing gulches must furnish exceedingly
rich diggings. All these gold-bearing
streams are navigable for suitably con
%tructed boats, and the territory cut by
the waters of Alaska is almost unlimit,
ed. One hundred thousand men could
prospect the Yukon basin and be lost
10 one another.
During the two months last sum-
sner the few hundred men in the dig.
gings took out over $1,000, 600 worth
OF gold. Miller creek. a gulch four
miles long. alone produced $350,000
in SO days, and but few of the claims
were developed. Not few men TOOK
out $1,000 and $4,000 during the sea-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

to burn in their pockets. This shows
the vast importance of a line of freight
steamers.
The company now forming in Chica-
go proposes to put one or two large
freighters on the Yukon, to run from
its mouth to Circle City, the supply
point for the bold fields; five swift
launches of rs to 125 passengers capac-
ity to ply on the upper course of the
river to carry passengers in and out,
and to take prospectors and supplies up
tributary streams.
The change in conditions and prices
TO be brought about by the company
is summed up in their prospectus as
follows:
Freight rates, per ton.s15O to $3.50 $50 to SIS
Passgr rates per head 100 to 125 90
Hardships and danger Num'r'us None
The company will be strictly a trans
portation company, without any trad
ing interests to protect
Mr.. c. h. lilly, of Seattle, Wash,
in an interview some few weeks ago
said:
Il have been working in mine on
Mastodon creek, and l should Judge
of Birch creek. There are 81 claims on
Mastodon creek, and l should Judge
20 or 25 are opened up. This is the first
season on that creek, and / estimate
that the miners took out about $3.50, 1000
to 100000 of gold. It is all placer
mining. They began early in June,
and worked until about September 10,
when the night frosts began to inter-
fere. 1t is fact little known that one
company has been operating mine on
Ungla island. the output of which is
100000 per month"
Did you bring any dust2"
Yes. little. But didn't work any
claim for myself. 7 worked for wages
Sis q day. No; / wouldn't advise
anybody to go there unless he has
money. He ought to have at least $500,
SO that he can get out ii he strikes bad
luck" wv. ID. POWELL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

Every day at noon large square
shouldered man, weighing about eco
pounds, walks out of the treasury de-
partment, crosses Pennsylvania avenue.
and enters a dairy lunch room where
he literally supplies the demands OF
an enviable appetite. He is unpre-
tentious. quiet, but everybody knows
him and calls him "Biv." He was a
confederate cavalryman and a good
one, when only 16 years of age. After
the war he completed his education and
then engaged in newspaper work. He
cult reporting several years ago and
accepted a government position. He
was at Elberon when President Gar.
field died. He saw Mrs. Garfield
interviewed Gen. Swain, rushed to
the telegraph office, seized the key,
and sent the news to the papers which
he represented. Just as he was con.
Guiding his dispatch Attorney General
Wayne MacVeagh entered and said:
Il take possession of this telegraph
line, in the name of the United States
government" The reporter, who was
a splendid telegraph operator, as well
as stenographer and ail-'round news
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
A Story of -Four Governors.

''There are four governors of Kansas
on the floor of the senate" said Frank
Flenniken, private secretary to Scna-
tor Plumb. one day when ingalls, was
making a great speech. 1t happened
that there were several distinguished
citizens of Kansas in the city, and all
of them wanted to hear their brilliant
senator speak; but the galleries were
crowded, and they could not go upon
the floor IF the senate, for the rules of
that body are exceedingly strict. But
either F1enniken or Plumb had taken
those gentlemen, one at time, to the
four different doors of the senate,
and passed each of them into the SEN
ate, as ''the governor of Kansas" al
though not one of them had ever held
that office.
Politicions and public men in Wash
ington are not always sticklers for
truth, when they want to accomplish
any desirable end.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
How John wiley won a Ret.

1t is practically impossible for anyone
to gain admission to the floor Of the
house of representatives when that
body is in session. Under the rules no
cne is entitled to admission but repre-
sentatives, eN-representatives and mem
bers-elect; that is. those who have been
elected as member of the next congress.
John Wiley, Of New York, managed to
gain admission one Gay. however, by a
clever trick. Congressman Dan Lock
wood, of Buffalo, and his friend Wiley
were strolling about the capitol, and
when they approached the main door
OK the house, Mr.. Lockwood said:
"Nell, John. must leave you here.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

go in as an ex-member, but you are
barred
II bet you fine lunch that I am in
ON the floor three minutes after you
enter" said Mr.. Wiley.
"Done," said the great orator. Then
he walked up to Doorkeeper Coalley
and said: Lockwood, of Buffalo, ex-
member" That was enough. He
passed right in.
Within a minute Wiley approached
Coallley, who had never seen Wiley up
to that time. Did my predecessor
enter this door just now?" inquired Mr.
Wiley.
Whats lis name. sir?" said Coax
ley, in reply.
Daniel n. Lockwood, of Buffalo" !"
was the answer.
Eyes. sir; he's right there in the
main aisle, walk right in" and the
doorkeeper turned away to attend to
another visitor.
Wiley walked in. Ten minutes later
he had marched Lockwood to the res
taurant and compelled him to pay for a
costly little banquet, in which nearly a
score of friends participated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

road passes were hard to obtain, and
only the great men who edited papers
were allowed such luXuries.
But to return to those scrap-boolls.
They are all indexed, and contain his
own stories as well as the pencilings
OF leading contemporary writer's. One
of the best stories in one of the oldest
CT the books is illustrative of the mail
ner in which the people of the south
west return eyasive answers to direct
questions. One evening about dusk
q man rode up to fence surrounding a
lot near the roadside and thus adj
dressed a woman who was attempting
10 persuade few drops of milk from a
muley COW:
madam, I am lost"
"Waai, that's whut the preacher says
is the matter with the most of us, an
reckon the best thing to do is to git
'lgion an then do the best we kin under
the circumstances" she replied, Civ
ing the cow an artful jerk.
Il mean that L have missed the road
to Dabney's Ferry"
wall, / shouldn't wonder, fur it is
q mighty matter fur some folks to fol
lST THESE ICdIlS nG1C, LAGy ali ~ VI OOAN-
ed. You air trav'lin', reckon?"
Yes, / want to go to Dabney' s
ferry"
Got kinfoll<s hvin' down thar,
reckon?"
mo; l have no relatives living III
this part OF the country. Will this Dad
lead me TO the ferry?'
Wall, you'll halter ax pap about
that. He tromps roun' all over the
neighborhood while I'm doin' the work,
an he oughter know whar the roads
go to-
Where is he?"
''Who, pap?"
'Yes.''
"Wall, Lawd only knows. But
reckon the yaller dog kin take you
whar he is"
where is the yellow dogY
IT don't know that nuther. You'll
halter ak one of the chiliun.''
Where are the children?"
't'The Lawd in Heaven only knows,
stranger, fur / don't. Jest wait awhile
an mebby one of 'em will hoiler, for
it's about time for one of 'eln to get
snakebit."
II haven't time to wait
wall, then, I reckon you'll have to
jog along the best way you kim"
II wish you would give me some in
formation"
''Yas, / reckon so. fur / hearp tell
that information is a mighty fine
thing when pusson is pushed right
hard fur it"
Where does that road over there
lead TOP"
Right to Dadney's ferry"
''Why, that's the road want. Why
didn't you tell me?"
wall, you didn't AK me about that
road. You KEEP on tall1in' about sithin'
else. Wall, good-day- IF you travel
round here much you'll Farm to AK fur
whut you want without beatin' about
the BUSH"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
SOME CAPITAL STORIES.
Congressman Cummings Expe-
rience in Missouri.
How Dan Wiley Secured Admission
to the Floor of the House
Four Kansas Governors in
the Senate.
Especial Washington letter.

Congressman Amos J. Cummings, of
New York, fertile journalist, voln-
ninous and always interesting writer,
is keeper of scrap-books. They con-
tain all the wit and wisdom of a gen
Grafton: for Amos Cummings has been
long in the land. He was a gallant
union soldier, and after the civil war
he was a tramp printer in the Missis-
sippi valley. He "stuck type" in nearly
every city between ST. Louis and ST.
Paul, and walked over many of the
public roads from town to town. Rail
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

paper man, said: "All right, sir" and
closed the key.
What have you been sending over
that wire?" inquired the attorney gen.
eral.
Il have been announcing the death OF
the president" replied the correspond
ent-
The attorney general had intended
TO suppress the news until after Vice
President Arthur had taken the oath of
office; but the newspaper man was too
quick for him. James Gordon Ben
nett paid him for his services, and made
him present of $500 besides. His name
is Tom Bivins. He is usually called
''Biv.'' for that was his natural nom de
plume when he was reporter.
SMITH ID. Fry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
The spiteful Thing.

Mrs. Mann-It is SO proyokingi That
girl discharged last week is going
about telling everybody what splen-
did woman / am.
Mr.. Mann-And you find fault with
her for that2
Mrs. Mann-Of course I do. Don't
you see that the artful thing is trying
10 make people believe that she left OF
her own accord ?-Boston Transcript.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
To Be Avoided.

AS the young man entered the read
ing-room of the club there was a sud
den exodus in the direction of the bill
liard-rooln.
Wilbur seems to have become sud
denly unpopular" said one of the men
in the far corner, as he noticed it.
''Well, the boys do rather avoid him. ''
returned the other.
For what reason?''
''Why. his first baby has just reached
the age where it says bright things
Chicago Evening Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Change FOR the Worse.

Birdie McGinnis-You have changed
very much of late.
Gus DeSmith-To my advantage, I
suppose?
Birdie-Wcll, the change hasn't been
for my advantage. You used to bring
box of candy every evening; now ycst
ton't.-Dallas (Tex.) Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Wen Up in His business.

"Who is that extraordinarily tai!
man?' asked the visitor, who had never
been in department store before.
That's the floor walker" replied the
friend that had undertaken the task of
showing him about town.
1.-The floor walker?' exclaimed the
ether. HE looks more like a ceiling
scraper."- Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Her Gentle Hint.

eff you love me" he said, impressive
ly, "vou will never chew gum under any
circumstances. ] am satisfied that 1T Is
Injurious.
"But, Alfred" she protested, "you
know, 1 haven't any caramels."
1t was only then that he realized what
a mistake he had made.-Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
His Unbiased Opinion.

Now, professor said the ambitious
young man. You have tried my voice, 1
want YOU to tell me frankly what it is
best adapted to-"
And without moments hesitation
the eminent musician responded:
Whispering Odds and Ends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
A Lost onnortnnitv.

You don't care to kiss her? And
why not?"
We'll, you see. she's an heiress. ant
I was afraid that if L pursed my lips
she would suspect that l was thinking
about her y.''-Boston Transcrip pt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
a Reasonable Inference.

Manchester think Snaggs has con-
cluded that it is about time some of his
daughters were getting married.
Birmingham-Did he tell you SO him.
self?
Manchester-No; but he has given
away his two odogs.-PittsburghC Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
IncuIcation.

Jinks-In the medieval ages the Eng
lish courts used to have whipping
boy" who received the punishment
when the princes did anything wrong.
Dinks-That must have made him a
painstaking youth.-Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
The Reason.

Mrs. Sharp can't see why Mrs.
Biggar makes so much fuss over her
baby, and neglects her husband so
sha1uefully.
Mr.. Sharp-But her baby is greater
than its father.
Mrs. S.-What do you mean?
Mr.. Swell. its a little Biggar.-To
Date
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
eyes, that's what I said"
Baby Could Talk.

Mamma and baby returned from a
walk. "Oh," says mamma to her hus-
band, "Such good news. Baby talks.
He mas just said his first word"
"Really?"
eyes, just fancy. We were in the
geological gardens, standing before the
monkey cage when baby cried out:
Look at papa!' Pittsburgh Bulle-
tin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

What brought you to this place, my
friend?" inquired visitor at the peni-
tentiary of a convict.
"a mere matter Of opinion got me
here, SIR
''Impossiblel"
mo, sir. I expressed the opinion
that I was innocent, and the jury ex-
pressed the opinion that wasn't. It's
a cold world, sir."-Bay City Chat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
He Had.

Dominie-AIy dear sir, have you any
thing laid by for rainy day?
Rakeson-Oh, yes; collection OF %
borrowed umbrellas.-N. Y. World.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
It's Usual Eject.

Jones-I'ye just been doing some-
thing that always makes me feel cheap
Smith-What is that?
Jones-Co:nparing my salary with
what l think it ought to be.-Brooklyu
Life
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Forca of Hahit.

Mack-She hasn't been new woman
long.
Wyld-How do you know?
Mack-She lifts up her bloomers when
crossing the street.-Bay City Chat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Leap Year Incident.

Didn't you always say that McJones
was so modest that he would never pro-
pose?"
"Yes, that's what / said" I
"Well, he's engaged to be married"
"I knew it; but that does not so to
show that was wrong about his not
proposing. He is engaged to widow,
and this is leap year.-Dallas CTex)
Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Nothing Lost.

First Burglar-You was mighty lucky
to get cleared, but that there lawyer
charged ye about all ye stole, didn't
he?
Second Burglar-That don't matter
I'll watch my chance when he goes
home tonight and git it back.-Odds
and Ends.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
At the PARTY.

Miss Maud What an artless girl
Miss Shykes is!
Miss trenches, dear Minnie has
daubed her paint on very carelessly
this evening.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

Miss Vera Waite-Fred says he thinks
OF me constantly.
Miss Ava Dupoise-Poor fellow! 4
noticed that he looked as though he
had a heavy weight on his mind
Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
Very Confederate.

Fred feel sorry for my uncle.
Arthur-What's the matter?
He says he's going to lend me enough
money to pay my bills. Town Topics
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
An Insurmountable Objection.

.Can't rent you this house next to
the church,"
NO; my wife likes to come in Iate."-
Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29

"Yes, Patsey MacManus O'Flaherty
yer pa may be rich and able ter give yer
stylish clothes, but he's not able tc
change yer face, so there!"-Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
BY q Woman SuFrarist.

Alas that we a man should meet
In this progressive land,
Who will in congress take seat.
And let lady standi
Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-02-29
His birthday.

Dear John, here's a silver match
safe, and wish you many happy re-
turns"
Thank you, dear Sophia"
''Oh, yes. and mammals coming to-
cay to stay two months, and the soft
coals out, and the hard coal's ont. and
here's the gas bill. Chicago Record
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-13
A New Brand of Patriots.

The Hon. W. Coin Harvey of Chicago
and elsewhere has formed a new secret
order which he calls the Patriots of
America The particular kind of pa
triotism which the Honorable Tenn
porary Grand Patriot Harvey" proposes
to teach is hatred of property rights,
greed for the wealth honestly accumu-
lated by men of ability and industry,
disregard of the teachings of history
and devotion to the selfish interests of a
few silver bullion owners.
Along with these grand and glorious
principles there will so finely en-
graved certificate of membership in
the noble army of 16 to / patriots
and an annual assessment for the good
of those most concerned. Together with
the Secret Society of Silver Knights
and the Cory Gang of Gcldbug Squash
ers these bogus patriots should cause
the tyrants of Wall street to tremble in
their guilty shoes. Great is the power
of humbug and greater still the cheek
of the men who claim that they are pa
triots because they shout for a currency
scheme which means national dishonor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-13

occasion will be given in the Methodist
church at the evening service.
The juvenile violin orchestra which fur
nishes music for the Congregational church
will 60 to Westmoreland, N H., Thurs
day and with the choir Of that church will
give concert. This orchetra is soon to in
crease its number by two, it being expected
that Miss Annie Dodge and Dell Carpen-
ter will join in the near future.
At the Baptist State Sunday school con-
vention, which meets at Newport June l,
Rev. G. r. B. Dodge will conduct the
study Of the lesson of June Z, and j. o.
Spring will represent the schools of the
Woodstock association in the discussion Of
Secretary Robson's special report concern
ing the state of the field. 1871 laa
F. P. Ball and Rev. j. W. Naramore
attended a meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the Claremont Junction camp
meeting association Monday at the camp
grounds. Plans were made that will pro-
vide series of meetings nAugust that
will be well worth attending. The old
fashioned camp meeting seems to have
largely gone by, but first class modern
camp meeting is productive fjust as much
good and is much more appreciated by
nom Methodists. -es--...a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-13
Keene Liquor Dealers Fined.

Sheriff S. 0. Gates and Ainsworth Minis
Saturday afternoon visited the Park Club,
conducted at present by Edward P. Sebas-
tan, and found both beer and liquor on
the premises. Mr.. Sebastian was found
guilty OF first offense on each complaint,
on being arraigued before Judge Holmes
Monday morning, fines OF $50 and $40 and
costs, respectively, being imposed.
The premises Of Dennis j. Foley were
visited Saturday by Marshal Philbrick and
Officer Buckminster, and beer was found.
Conviction on second otfense complaint
and fine of $50 and costs resulted at the
arraignmrnt before Judge Holmes Mon
day morning.
Francis P. Duffy's place was visited Sat
urday by Officer Cole and Jerry P. Well
man, and P. J. OBrien's by Marshal Phil
brick and Officer Buckminster. Beer was
found at both places, and each of the pro-
prietors was found guilty of subsequent
oflense at Monday mornings hearing before
Judge Holmes, being fined $50, each, and
costs. Notice of appeal was given in each
case.
The Eagle Hotel was searched by Office,
Cole and special Officer Davis, Sunday
without avail, also the premises of William
Curtin by Marshal Philbrick and Officer
Buckminster. Messrs. Henry Ward and
Curtin appeared before Judge Holmes
Monday morning, and the complaints
against them were nolle pressed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-13
Bellows Falls Personals.

E. B. Smith was in Wallingford over
Sunday.
Miss Mary Flavin spent Sunday in Hol-
yoke, Mass.
Miss Bessie Wilson spent Sunday in
Greenfield.
A. j. Damien spent Sunday in South
Woodstock.
6 FIX. Mayor Sheldon of Rutland was in
town to-day.
George f. Davis was in Boston few
days the first of the week.
James Diggins of Iowa is visiting his
cousin, Frank Diggins.
Fred Martineau of Montpelier is visiting
at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Wilder Jr., spen
Sunday in Gardner, Mass.
Mrs. Fred w. Britton and child are in
Peterboro for few weeks.
Martin Brown of Jacksonville visited at
G. H. Shepardson's last week.
L. M. Read was in Montpelier Monday
and Tuesday on legal business.
Mrs. F. M. Howard and Miss Stella
Durham visited in Windsor last week.
DR.. H. B. Howard and family of Tewks-
bury, Mass, visited at c. E. Towards last
week.
Mrs. H. F. Sampson ofSpringfeld, Mass.
is calling upon old acquaintance here to-
! day.
Miss Gertrude King is visiting friends at
Howard Seminary, West Bridgewater,
Mass.
Miss Anna Saunders of Walhngford
visited her sister, Miss Esther Saunders,
over Sunday.
Wallace White and S. L. Bennett were
in Niagara Falls last week on business for
Osgood e. Barker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wilson and
daughter of Fitchburg, Mass, visited
friends in town Sunday.
Miss Katie Carpenter sings in the Uni
versalist choir during the absence of Miss
Carrie Lamson.
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Osgood attended
the dedicatory exercise of fremont Temple
in Boston last week.
1. S. H Randall and family, including Mrs.
DR.. Talbot and child ofNewtonville, Mass,
were in town Monday.
Eugene Lockwood Of Springfield is
again working at the Vermont Farm
Machine company's works for few weeks
Pliny Fisher spent few days with his
daughter, Mrs. Clark Chase, last week
He is the Oldest man in Westminster, be-
ing in his 93d year, is smart and well anG
retains all his faculties.