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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

round up or ''rodeo." the significa-
ton of 'trodeo" being Ito gather" The
cattle of each owner are gathered so
that the young calves may be branded.
In fact, three or four '1round-ups" are
necessary during the season; not only
to brand the new calves, but to brand
anew the cattle where brands are
partly obliterated by the growth of
hair. The animals are caught with 4
lariat and thrown down and held firm
while the branding iron is applied. The
feet of the kicking ones are tied.
The bleatings of calf under the APP
plication of seething red-rot iron ate
almost human in the expression of
agony; but it is amusing to the cow
boy. There is feast during the
roundup which lasts several days, and
in the evenings there is n rout-a stag
dance" and several fights.
Cattle raising is one of the leading
industries of Colorado, and it is uni
formly profitable. We have several bar
ons, kings and lesser potentates, who
have realized fortunes in the business
and come here to live in style. Some
years, however. grass is short, and the
streams run dry. The cattle die by
the thousands, and the plains are so
strewn with their carcasses that the
air for miles around is freighted with
the stencil. The atmosphere of Col
orado being almost devoid of moisture,
decomposition is very slow. and car
cass will keep for several months.
When water gives out the herdsmen dig
for it. The streams have a habit of
sinking out of sight, running along a
few miles or more, and again coming to
the surface, and thus the thread of a
stream run dry is caught up. 1t is a
most pitiful spectacle to see large
droves of cattle instinctively collect
around small stagnant pools or damp
spots where once flowed stream, and
moan with almost human appeals to
the herders- Several years ago, during
an extreme drought, there was so little
grazing that the hertlers resorted to
the cutting of shrubs and the leaves of
trees as a substitute
j. NJ SCANLAND.
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WA-KEENEY. KANSAS, SATURDAY JUNE 13, 1885,

more-have stampeded a bunch" OF
cattle, the cowboys who are on guard
give the alarm by firing a few pistol
shots at them, and a general pursuit
follows.
But usually, the theft is made at
night, and so quietly that it is not
known until morning, when the cattle
are missed by their tracks Then a
designated number of cowboys take the
trail, each carrying a small armory, and
from so to 100 rounds of ammunition.
If the ''rustlers" are overtaken there il
lively time for awhile; but as the
rustlers are usually in small gangs,
they do not risk a general engagement,
for the pursuing party is generally the
larger-the cowboys considering the
pursuit of rustlers as holiday eXcur-
sion and volunteering in large num-
bers. The Mexican "rustlers" or la
drons" operate individually-theyr rare
ly organize into gangs, and their oper-
ations are against the rancher, mainly.
While the ladrone is an expert with the
1ariat, and would meet even a cowboy
on neutral ground, as it is his natural
weapon, he does not like the revolver
practice. So he prefers TO act indi-
vidually and confines his depredations to
the ranch-and while the ranchrr is
asleep. The ladrone steals only for
home consumption and the local
market. He takes the hide off of the
beef, which is used for shoes, and sells
the meat in the neighboring towns or
mining camps. Sometimes the rancher
gets fresh on the trail of the ladrone.
and there is an interesting race.
MeNicans are good riders, and being
expert with the reins can so direct the
course of the horse as to elude even a
swifter rider. But being armed with 4
lariat the rancher does not care to
come any nearer than pistol shot, as
the MeXican's strategy is to make a
sudden turn, throw the lariat over the
head of his pursuer and drag him to
death. Sometimes a ladrone is cap
tured by~a number of ranchers, and if
lot dead when brought down by a shot
he is taken into the woods and hanged
with his own lariat.
Owing to this heroic treatment Ia
drones are not so numerous in south
ern Colorado they were a few years
ago. But the number of rustlers seems
to be increasing and their dePredations
are more numerous.
Each baron, king and rancher has his
cattle brand, designed according TO his
taste, or lack of it. The brand is re-
corded, and to counterfeit it is a felony.
In the spring or early summer there is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

result is always more fatal than
French duel. Another thing that all
stockmen have 20 contend against is
the .'rGstler' and the "ladrone.'' Rust
jer'' signifies in cowboy parlance
cattle thief, and ''ladrone" is the Span
ish for it. Cattle thieves are very
troublesome. They prey alike upon the
small rancher ara the cattle king. The
-.rustler' is frequently an ex-cowboy
and is very handy with gun and
lariat. The ..ladrone" is a Mexican out
law, who deals monte in the towns OF
southern Colorado when he is not on
the trail stealing cattle Stolen cattle
are driven to some little hut secluded
in the foothills, which has the appear
Snce of an honest ranchman's farm
and there the cattle are rebranded-
another brand placed over the first, SO a.
fc deface it. The cattle are then driven
into some other section and sold-or
shipped east by cattle trains. When
. gang of '.rustlers"-half a dozen or
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fellow citizens. If not gentle man, he
is not gentleman; and becomes boor-
ish and supercilious-
Whenever you read story concern
ing leading society lady in Washing
ton" who has done or SAID something
discreditable, don't you believe it, The
ladies of this country are better repre-
sented in the national capital than the
men, far better. 1t is the male sex
which supports the barrooms, the
gambling dens, and other question
able places. The ladies make little
blunders when they first enter the high
er social circles, but they rapidly learn,
and easily keep pace with veterans in
social entertainment
SMITH d. FRY
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Absurd Stories Sent Out by News
paper Correspondents
The Ladies' of tho Land Are Better Rep
resented In the National Capital
Than the Men-Some Anus
ing Stories.
Especial Washington letter.

The system of writing for newspa-
pers at space rates is a vicious one. 1t
induces writers to pad their work at
the expense of veracity and strict re-
liability. 1t is particularly noticeable
that the Washington correspondents
of papers conducted upon the space
rate plan are habitually giving to the
people of this country erroneous i'm
pressions concerning the national cap
ital. For example, in a metropolitan
newspaper the following item was
printed under a Washington date line:
''One of the most prominent society
DANES of Washington went to the grand
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

'There are men, suppose" she re-
marked, pensively, "who are engaged to
more than one girl q the same time"
YES" he answered; "but I'm not one
of them.''
I'm glad to hear you say that 1t
is so frivolous and insincere."
''Of course. And there's no reason
why a man shouldn't make one engage
ment ring go all the way round. if he
only takes his ime."-Washington Star.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Not a Lottery Hereafter.

Now, then," exclaimed the business.
like inventor, as he grasped his hat and
placed carefully in his pocket his latest
improved X ray apparatus, warranted
to enable the operator to see through
i six-inch plank, Il am ready"
Where are you going, dear?" asked
his wife.
Il am going" he rejoined, ''to attend
an auction sale of unclaimed packages"
Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Paid for His Joke.

$50 Tacker and Guppy don't speak
any more?"
"Oh, Tacker's all right It's Guppy
that's mad. He dropped cold silver
dollar down the back of Tacker's neck
in church, you know, as an April fool
joke. Tacker never said word. though
it scared him half to DEATH
Then why should Guppy be the one
to get mad?''
"Tacker went off with the dollar
n. Y. World.
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NUMBER Is.


Ragged Robert-What luck did yer
have in that there restaurant?
Mouldy Mike (sadly)I got er big
meal ther, regIar spread. but had ter
pay all tn money 1 had fer it. Amt .
cent left fer drinks.
Ragged Robert Tin disgust)-Payl
Why didn't yer dead beat IL an let 'em
send fer perlieceman, as yuh said yuh
would. Yer wouldn't got more'n ten
days.
Mouldy Mike (pathetically)-Bu
they wasn't goin' ter send fer police
man. They was goin' ter send fer .
stomach pump.-Bay City Chat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

Miss Jones tthe daughter of his en-
pioyer)-I don't believe, Mr.. Cashier,
that pa will give his consent.
Mr.. Cashier-Oh, yes he will after he
has examined the books. He will want
to keep the money in the family.-Texas
Sitter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

What is the hardest thing to learn
about a bicycle: asked the elderly
boarder. But before the bloomer board
er could reply the Cheerful Idiot hast
ened to say:
ITO keep from talking about It. as
far as ] can notice."-N. Y. Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
suspicious Tenderness

Mrs. SharpIeigh-I believe my hus-
band loves another.
Mrs Bro,4- Stone-Why so?
Mrs Sharplt;igh-He hugged and
kissed me for IN hour last night--Town
Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

after all. what is kiss?'' said young
Mr.. Warren. refiectively, after pressing
the lips of his Boston fiancee-
a. kiss replied Miss South-Church,
sis the anatomical iuxtaposition of or
bicularis muscles in state of contrac-
tion.'-Demorest's Magazine.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
THE APPLE WOMAN OF DOWNING STREET.
A Careful Girl.

Mr.. Gilgal-Is not that queer idea
of the doctors, that kissing conveys dis
ease germs?
Miss kittish-Ra ther, but it doesn't
annoy me.
"You-er-you never kiss 2"
Il rub an antiseptic preparation on
my lips every day."-Art in Dress
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
I.o.aed vtth Eloouepce.

An irare female seeks admittance to
the editors sanctum- But tell you,
madam" protests the clerk. shat the
editor is too busy TO talk to anyone to-
day."
Never mind; you let me in- I'll do
the talking."-Tit-Bits-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

Mr.. Sloper (whose wife is a bicycle
enthusiast)-There You go again, my
dear. Can't you let mp on the bicycle
talk; don't you know you are injuring
your chances of going to Heaven, as
well as driving me almost crazy?
Mrs Sloper (startled) d)-Why, what do
you mean, John; is this one of your
sacrilegious jokes?
Mr.. S.-No joke at a11- Do you sup
pose you will be admitted to the Heaven
ly choir when you can harp only on ono
subject, and an internal one at that2-
Brooklyn Life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
A Real Benefit.

Young Husband-Where is that
angel-food cake you baked this morn
ing, my dear?
Young Wife-The rats in the closet
ate it. Isn't it too bad?
Young Husband-Tnere. don't cry
Well not have to be bothered with cat
now-Chicago Record.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

Young Wife latter visitors have gone)
Why. they didn't eat a bit of my
cake.
Husband-You ought not to have told
them that you made it.-Tcxas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Nothing strange About 1t.

NO. Miss Amy remarked young Dr.
Paresis, las a physician 1 cannot accept
the Biblical account of such longevity
as MathuseIah's.''
20. L cam replied Miss AIey. sweet
ly, there were no doctors in those
days-''-Bay City Chat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

Mrs. DeNere-I think = woman ought
to be mighty well acquainted with 4
man before she marries him.
Mrs. Ranipage-Yes. because she
won't have much chance to get ac-
Guainted with him afterward.-N. Y.
Mercury.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Couldn't See the Joke.

"WeIl,'' said Snaggs, Il think many
dogs have more sense than their mas
ter"
Yes chimed in Craggs. 81 have
a dog like that myself" And yet he
couldn't make out why they laughed.
-Tit-Bits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Gentlemen OF Leisure.

Kind Lady-What a nice little girl
you are! Is your father in business in
this city?
Little Girl-Business. My papa
doesn't have to bother about business.
"Ah! Gentleman of leisure, then?"
"Yes'm; he's a detective.'-N. Y.
Weekly.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Heavy, Too.

$50 you and your wife had warm
argument"
AYes, we threw hot biscuits Mt each
other.-Town Topics.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
She Dtdn.t saw Much.

.sThat girl can't talk little bit"
"Is that SOP
Sure The only thing she said to
me the whole evening was No. and I
had to propose to her to get her to say
that."-Texas Sitter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
Why He Does Tt.

Why He Does 1t.
''I understand that he hangs himself
over a clothesline every day for an hour
or two
He does.''
THAT seems strange. Has there ever
been any question as 20 his sanity?'
Not at all. Everyone understands
the reason. He is trying to make a
'scorcher' of himself, and merely takes
this method of improving the curve Of
his back.''-Chicago Post.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13

Beaumont wrote all his brilliant
dramas before the age of 20, at which
he died.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-06-13
WITH THE CATTLE KINGS
How They Conduct Their Large
and Profitable Ranches.
Rustlers Stand Little Show When They
Fall Into the Hands of the Cow
boys-The Annual "Round-Up"-
Branding the Cattle.
Especial Denver ecol, letter. ]

More fortunes are made in cattle than
in mining, and the cattle industry in the
west is most always on the boom. a
cattle king" or as he is more commonly
called, cattle baron," outranks the
mining king" Colorado, and the far
west, is full of kings of this kind. The
reason that the cattle king ranks the
mining king is that he is, usually, an
educated man, or at least partly so, and
has practical knowledge of affairs,
while the mining king is, in almost
very instance, an accident ordinary
mining prospector, who makes a rich
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

A New York lady born in the purple
md educated In japan has a cup Of tea In
Led every morning of her life. This "brac-
or, p" as she calls it, Is seasoned with q slice
II lemon and sweetened TO taste. Tho
thinker has tho complexion of peach, skin
IS smooth us satin and health that Is posi-
lively fragrant.-New York Advertiser
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

The porter of Pullman palace car
stood outside the Fort Street depot the
other day, leaning against the wall with
his arms folded. Two colored men com.
ing down the street caught sight of him
and halted, and the first observed:
"Some folks would reckon he owned
dat big depot.
"But he doan'"
mo; he doan' chen own de railroads. y
"Nor he doan own de kyar on which
he runs. I"
mo"
They were silent for a minute or two
rs they looked across at him, and ther
The first remarked:
HE doan' eben own Misser Pullman. y
mo.
"All dere is about it is dat when do
train is about to go out Misser Pullman
comes down an says, 'Gawge, l wisl
you'd be second boss in dis kyar to Buff
falo an back, an I'll gin you TO- dollars,
An Gawge goes wild de kyar an der
comes back an leans up agin de depot al
wants eberybody to take him for de big
gest man In Detroit Shoot 1t makes
me tired I'M. Quad in Detroit Free
Press.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
AND THE
Occidental & Oriental Steamship Co,
-
For YOKOHAMA and HoNcKoNc

Steamers of the above Companies will
call at Honolulu on their way to the
above ports on or about the following
dates:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want.
We have complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

The annual ceremony of testing the stand
ard fineness of the gold and silver coins of
the United States. as well as those of Great
Britain Is called the trial of the pyx. !"
The custom is very ancient, and the name
is derived from the 'pyx." or chest, in which
the coins reserved for examination were
formerly kept In the United States the
trial, which is provided for by law, is made
on the second Wednesday of each recurring
February before the judge of the United
States district court, the comptroller of the
currency, the assayer of the New York as
say Office and such other persons as the
president may designate. A majority of
the persons constitute competent board.
and the examinations made in the presence
of the director of the mint.
The coins thus reserved for trial are
made up from those selected from each de-
livery made by the chief coiner, deposited
in the ''pyx" and kept under the joint care
Of the superintendent of the mint and the
rate lock and key.
Coins from other mints are transmitted
quarterly for examination to tho director
of the mint. or in lieu Of this he may test
any piece which falls into his hands, The
examiners detailed to make trial of the
pyx" are not sworn, but they make q certi-
fed report of their doings, II this report
show the coins to be within the limit of toll
GRANGE in fineness and weight, 1t is filed. II
not, the fact is certified to the president,
and II he should deem 1t proper SO to do he
may order all those implicated In the error
to be thenceforth disqualified from holding
office.--St. Louis Republic.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

of your wife or daughter
avoid the injurious effects
of using a cheap, hard
running machine.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

The greater part of the Medals,
Emblems, Prizes and such like
made in Honolulu have been manu-
featured by me, and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

First Quarter of the moon on the 2ist at 10 h.
A. m, q. m,
New moon on the 18th at 8 h. 48 m. a. IN.
This tides and moon phase are given in stan
dard time. The times Of sun and moon rising
and setting being given for all ports in the
group and in local time, to which the respec-
tive corrections to Standard Time, applicable
10 each different y rt, should be made.
The standard rme Whistle sounds at 12h
ON. o. (midnight Greenwich time. which is
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-02-20

An hour after dark, and, the wind
blowing gale and rain threatening, l
rode up to Nebraska dugout and ut
tered the usual ''Hellol" After min
ute u woman appeared at the door and
asked what was wanted.
Can l have lodgings for the night
and feed for my horse?" asked.
WAS you gineral in the late war;"
she queried.
mo, ma am.
"Do you belong to the legislature?"
mo, ma am. "
"Mebbe you are jedge or sheriff."
Neither one, ma'am."
"Ain't you the mayor of Roseville
or the big man of the railroad:" she
persisted.
mo, ma am. am only traveller
seeking lodgings for the night.
but you must do something. Did
you get up Webster's Dictionary"
81 am sorry to say didn't"
Don't you belong to congress"
mo, ma'am."
"Nevec rua for governor of Ne
5raska?"
III I rMalad 66sssaan to %" patter down on my
hat, II am a newspaper man and on
my way to Roseville. "
"Oh, jest newspaper man |" she ex-
claimed.
"That's all, and now can have lodg-
ings for the night?"
"Do You know anything about po-
,try?"
yes 7 know poetry when see it. I"
kin you read writin?"
az can try hard"
"Waal, git down and come in. I'm a
ooetess, am, and have 40 poems all
'eady for somebody to look over and
help fix up. I'm sorry you are only a
newspaper man, but mebbe you kin be
If some use. "
Thanks, ma am, but / guess I'll ride
ON ~ replied.
Think you will, Ell? WAL, mebbe
you'd better, fur, to tell the truth, you
lon't look as if you knowed any too
much, and l don't believe you'd be Of
my good when it cum down to real
poetry with u pound"
Sound Advice.
Look here" he said to the newspa-
Der man who had called for an inter
view, "do you think you can get things
into the paper just as we talk them?"
II wouldn't guarantee them, was
The honest reply.
"Well is there any way can be sure
that what 1 say, and only what say,
will go into print?"
"There is. In the first place, get pen,
eli and paper.
Eyes"
"Then lock yourself in room AND
write what You want to. )"
~ see. "
"Then go down and figure with the
advertising department at regular
rates.
Yes"
"Have the proofs sent to you to b.
read and corrected"
Exactly"
"Tben buy out the whole office To-
one whole day, and after your article il
out sell the concern back to the compan,
for what you can get. The chances ar
that your article will come out about q
you wrote it, but if it doesn't you d bet
ter keep still forevermore. In fact, keel
shut anyhow and say nothing to any
body about anything"