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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
TRIP TO KLONDIKE A JOY.
To Be Made Pleasure by an Electric
Sleigh Service.


Seattle, Wash. Aug. BIN a letter
received in Seattle, the information is
contained of a project that if carried
out successfully will maAA winter trav-
ell to the Klondike more of a pleasure
than a hardship
Prominent business and railroad
men propose to fnaugurate an electric
sleigh service capable of travelling 60
miles an hour on a smooth surface. The
Pullman Palace Car company has by
this time completed a model of the
sled that is to make travel to Dawson
practicable and easy in the middle of
an Arctic winter
The details of the proposition reach
ed Seattle this morning in a letter from
William Forbush of the Chicago, Mill
Waukee and St Paul Railroad company
to prominent business man. The com
pany backing the proposition is the
Great Northern Mining and Transport
tation company, which will shortly open
offices in the Great Northern Hotel An
mex in Chicago.
Prominent railroad and commercial
men are interested in the company, as
is the Pullman Palace Car company.
rhe letter states that the sleighs will be
putt Dy the Palace Car company, FUR
n1shed with upholstered berthS and
heated and lighted with electricity, so
tnat the coolest weather will not trou-
BILE the traveller. They will have a speed
of from ten to 60 miles an hour, accord
ing to the condition of the river. On the
first trip through it is proposed to take
a number of men who will smooth over
the rough places, and after the pilot
becomes acquainted with the road a
fast trip will be possible. Passengers,
baggage and freight will be carried at a
reasonable rate. All the plans of the
company are patented.
The transportation scheme is not the
only one patented by the company. They
will build smaller sleighs which will be
disposed of to the individual prospect
ors. These sleighs will also be propell-
ed with motor, and with them it is ex
pected that a prospector can go any
where he may desire on the ice. The
sled will be fitted with a diamond drill
which can be driven by the motor so
feet through the ice, and in this way
bars and placer ground only accessible
in the summer and at low water can be
prospected in midwinter.
If the diamond drill indicates gold in
quantities the prospector can stake off
his claim. The company will send out
men thoroughly competent to run the
SlefghS and all or as many possible
of the small streams will be proSpected
Mr.. ForbuSh states in his letter that
there is nothing about the scheme that
has not been tried, and that they know
it will work successfully.
The company expects to put the
sleighs in operation during the coming
winter,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
GALL COONS ALIKE TO ME-"
An Army of Little Negroes Sang the
Song With Gusto.

New York, Aug. 31.-There were 800 ne
gro children congregated at the Eighty
sixth street station of the Second avenue
elevated railway shortly before noon to-
day. They were the United African
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school, &C
cording to a purple banner in the hands of
a boy at the head of the procession, and
were off for Lion park on their annual
picnic.
While waiting for the train they sang
Justify "All Coons Look Alike to Me,
which even the presence of q pompous
individual in military uniform and
large sword, who was there to keep Or
der, could not subdue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
TOM WATSON DISCOURAGED
Determined to Leave Politics for Law
and Literature.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 31.-The statement is
made here on high authority that Thomas
E. Watson, late Populist candidate for
the vice presidency, will sell his newspa-
per and withdraw from politics. 1t is I'M
derstood that his reason for this course
is his belief that the Populists of the west
will coalesce with the Free Silver Demo-
Gratis. thus draining the Populist ranks of
their chief support. He does not believe
that the cause has sufficient strength in
the south to Withstand the shock
Mr.. watson will, 1t is said, divide his
time between law and literature. The re-
Gently printed first volume of his History
of France has attracted wide attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
GLOBE SIGHTS
(From the Atchison G1obe)
EVERY kicker lies about his MronE

(From the Atchison Globe)
Every kicker lies about his wrongs.
No one objects to being told that he
is getting old by some one older than
himself.
Every man who is frank can trace a
strain of stubbornness running through
his family.
A man who doesn't talk too much.
shouldn't long to be president. He has
glory enough.
When a man kisses his wife in pub
lie, every one looks curiously at him,
to see if he enjoys it.
There is some people whose superior
air is due to the fact that they have
no trouble finding their way around in
a big town.
John Gray was the handsomest man
who ever lived in Atchison. He looked
better, and amounted to less, than any
other man we ever knew.
A number of Atchison men have or
ganized a Never Tell a Story Club"
The habit of telling funny stories is
becoming widespread, and doing more
harm than poker playing, or whisky
drinking. The writer of this has heard
so many poor stories that he trembles
at mention of one Men are not the
only culprits; women will be taken
into the club.
i
At a railroad mans boarding house
in Atchison, railroad talk predomi-
mates. The walters are known as No.
1, No. 2, No. 8, ETC., and all the dishes
have railroad name. A switchman
was in conversation with a brakeman
at the table recently, and looking to-
ward the kitchen door, he saw a waiter
entering with an order of pancakes.
Here comes No. % he said, with a
string of flats. Cut them off, sister;
give them kick, and I'll catch en-
An Illustration of the size of an old
girls gratitude is afforded Atchison
people. An old girl in town has a
lover whose sincerity and good inten-
tions cannot be doubted, and her graf
itude to him is as great as a mothers
love for her baby. She waits on him,
fans him when he calls, feeds him
chopped ice, mends his gloves, brushes
his clothes, and watches his wants as
solicitously as if he were a baby. He
would be on his knees begging for
kindness if she were only 16.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
ADROP IN THE BUCKET.
Mint Director Preston Says Klondike
Won't Affect Colds Value.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Robert E. Pres
ton, director of the mint, is of the opinion
that even should all the stories of the
fabulous production of gold in Alaska
prove true. it will have no effect on the
value of the metal.
81 see," said Mr.. Preston today, that
couple of vessels have recently return
ed from Dawson City bearing three tons
of gold. This seems like an immense
amount to most people, but even should
it be pure gold it would be worth less
than $2,OO0,000. The market price of gold
cannot be affected by the output of the
Alaskan mines, although the production
of next year will be greatly increased as
a result of the discoveries in the Klon-
dixie"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

"a Book of Letters is the title of a
neatly bound, well printed volume re-
ceived at this office from the press of
George w. Crane & Co. 1t is the story
of the closing months in the life of
Arthur E. Peck as told in his letters
&c his mother. This brilliant young ar
fist was well known in this city and
and many friends. He left here in 1891
for Europe to prosecute his art studies
and never returned. The volume of
Letters" was compiled and edited by
his mother, Mrs. C. A. Peck, now re-
siding in this city. 1t contains photo
gravures of a number of Mr.. Peck's
sketches and pictures and a poem writ
ten by his mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
THE FISHERMAN CUBA.
Banderas Leads $4,000 From One
End of the Island to the Other

Banderas Leads $4,000 From One
End of the Island to the Other.
New York, Aug. 31.-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
The sensationally victorious march of
the Cubans under Maxine Gomez and
Antonio Maeeo the entire length of the
island in Martinez Campos' time has
just been duplicated by Quinton Ban
deras.
The negro war captain, than whom
no Cuban of the colored race excepting
only Maceo, perhaps has won greater
honors in the struggle for independ-
ence, led 1900 men from the eastern
end of the island, where the patriots in
arms are strongest, to the western end
where, since Antonio Maceo's death
through the treachery of his body physi-
clan, DR.. Zertucha, the Cuban cause has
not prospered so we'll These 10000 men
represented all branches of the Cuban
army service. They penetrated into the
provinces of MatanZas, Havana, and
Pinar del Rio, strengthening the exist
ing forces in each of these provinces to
such an extent that the coming winter
campaign there may be expected to be
even as disastrous for the Spanish arms
as in the time of the redoubtable Maceo.
The news of the brilliant achievement
was brought to the Journal and Adver-
tiser by the mail from Havana in an
autograph letter from Banderas him
self. In it he requests the publication
OF the prOclamat ton that he issued on
taking charge of the department.
Banderas says that the second inva-
sion of the west was made in cOmpli-
ance with plans that were completed
chief, himself, in June last and that the
march was effected with little or no
trouble or molestation from the Spanish
troops.
1--WE crossed their lines again and
again. he says, "but there was no fight
ing in them and we had no battles.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
PRINCESS AND HER GYPSY.
The Former Miss Clara Ward and
Mr. Rigo Sail for the West Indies.

London Aug. 31.-A dispatch to the
Central News from Hamburg says that
Janos Rigo. the Hungarian gypsy musi-
clan who eloped with the Princess de
Chimay formerly Miss Clara Ward, has
sailed for the West Indies, accompanied
by his paramount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
Raziny Million-Dollar Furnaces.

Phoenixville, Pa, Aug. 31.-The Phoenix
Iron company began to demo1ish it's three
great blast furnaces today The furnaces
were built in 1886, rebuilt in 1s45 and re-
modelled in 1853. They were run continu-
ously until 1886, when they were aban>
doned for the open hearth process, steel
being preferred to iron. Since then they
have stood idle, although it cost nearly
81 000, 600 to build and equip them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
Storage Rate Reduced on German
Lines.

Hamburg Aug 31-The German trans
atlantic steamship lines have reduced the
rate of steerage passage to New York to
100 marks (s32.50).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
W Gather Indications.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-For Kansas: Gen
orally fair tonight and Wednesday;
warmer tonight, fresh to brisk souther-
ly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker will assist the digestion, causing
new and rich blood to flow through, your
veins. making life pleasure instead OF
a drudge. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31
aEXn RAYS.

Who will organize the first relief ex-
petition for the rescue of the innocents
who have set out for the Klondike?-
Parsons Sun,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Abilene has a. "healer'' by the name
of Higgins, and he is booked for Sail
ma. The Higgins treatment beats the
laying on of hands."-SaIina Repubh-
can Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Not how cheap but how good 10 the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Shirts. collars and cuffs Numbered
to look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and ia West sth St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

There will be an ice cream social of
the S. of VS. at APO Kansas avenue to-
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Private citizens with public spirit are
always in demand.-Ottawa Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

The Canadian government promises
to make no determinations among its
own and American gold diggers in
klondike. 1t will rob all alike.-Win-
field Courier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

The young ladies who organize clubs
to boycott young men who drink and
smoke are on the right track, provid-
ing they don't allow any arbitration
foolishness.- News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

There is some people whose superior
air is due to the fact that they have
no trouble finding their way around il
a. big town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

When a man kisses his wife in pub
lie, every one looks curiouSly at him
to see if he enjoys it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

John L. Sullivan should make a sue
cessful politician. He is used to the
ring.-Wichita Beacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

A man who doesn't talk too much.
shouldn't long to be president. He has
glory enough.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

The best peaches that ever grew are
the little peaches with Kansas freckles
on 'em.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

John Gray was the handsomest man
who ever lived in Atchison. He looked
better, and amounted to less, than any
other man we ever knew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-31

Every man who Is frank can trace a
his family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
Special Weekly Rates.
Talks With Travellers.

Yes sir! The most enjoy
able trip I ever took to New
York was over the Wabash.
Only one change of cars in st.
Louis: the finest passenger
station in the world. Fine
restaurant and cafe. Got an
elegant supper for so cents.
We arrived in st. Louis at
600 p. m. and left on the Wa
bash New York Limited at
700 p m. in the elegant
throuhg sleeper, seacbing De-
troit at 9:15 the following
morning, Niagara Falls at 4:37
that afternoon, and arrived at
New York Central depot at
100 a. m., just the right time
to get breakfast and attend to
business.
Oh! the Wabash is the route
to New York.
By the way just write to
G. NJ. Hampson, Commercial
Agent, Denver, for particulars.
I may have forgotten some-
thing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

-Kearby's Drug Store has al
ways been in the lead in the line
of WALL PAPER and pro-
poses to maintain that su-
premncy. An immense stock has
Just been received-the largest
and best assortment of Wall
Paper ever brought to Rocky
Ford. All the latest Patterns are
to be had in sets j. e., Wall, Cell
ing and Border to match. All
purses and tastes can be accom-
modated. The prices range from
5 cents per bolt up. If you in
tend to paper your rooms in the
Spring call and see Kearby's
Stock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

Going Enst, take the Santa Fe Route
as far as Chicago. Most direct line from
the Southwest generally, and 30 miles
the shortest between the Missouri river
and Chicago. which insures quick time
and sure connections. Track is straight
and Rock -ballnsted, with very few cross
iugs ut grade. Vestibuled limited ex-
presses, with latest pattern Pullmans
and free chair cars, Meals in dining. cars
served a Ia cnrte. Inquire OF nearest
agent, or address w. j. Black. G. T. A.,
A., Il. & 8. +. Ry., Topeka, Kan. j. p.
Hall, General Agent, Denver. 46
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
New Gold Fields.

Recent sensational gold discoveries in
the Red River district, Northern New
Mexico, indicate that this locality will
shortly be us widely celebrated rs Grip
pie Creek. Already tho rush of miners
and pFospeetors has begun and, and by the
sands will be on the ground Take the
Santa Fe Route to Springer, N M. from
which point there is u stage daily to
Elizabethtown, Hematite and Red River
City. For further particulars apply to
W. G. Lewis, Local Agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
Attention. Sports.

Notice is hereby given to the
public that after this date all per-
sons ostensibly engaged in boxing
matches, glove contests or spar
ring matches, but in reality plain
ly violating the statutes relative
to prize fighting, at any place
within the corporate limits Of the
town of Rocky Ford, and all per-
sons who may be found aiding or
abetting the same, will be proscu-
ted to the full extent of the law.
w. j. MCDONALD, Mayor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT,

Notice Is hereby given, that on the nrst day
Of May. A. ID; 1881. !. " LnrmorG and Geo. Il.
undersigned, X. y. BcnlI. rs assignee, thcir
ono certain decd OF Assignment. whereby
they conveyed to the undersigned all their
property. both real and personal, In trust for
tho benefit OF their creditors.
Tho estimated value OF said property is
$40 and tho estimated liabilities Of said l.
W. Larmore and Geo. II. LarmOre arc $4,000.
All creditors nre hereby uOtincd TO prcscnt
their claims under oath to me tho said ~.
thin three months from this date.
Il. $. BgALL.
1888 Assignee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

In tho matter of the settlement OF tho estate
of George h. Cheney. deceased.
Notice Is hcrcby given that on Wednesday.
tho 9th day Of Juno. A. d. 1897, at tho hour OF
Alma u. Cheney, will sell at public sale tho
following real property belonging to the es.
tate above mentioned. to-wit: Lots and
with tho heredItnrncnts and appurtennnces
thcrcunto belonging. ut tho front door Of tho
court house in La Juntn. Colorado.
That said sale will be made under M order
and decree OF the county court OF Otcro
county made and entered on tho 18th day OF
April, A. D.. 1897. and that enid sale win bc
made to the highest and best bidder; that tho
terms OF said sale Ms specified In said decree
will be for cash In hand. said ndministrutrtx
rcservink the right 70 reject any and all bids.
ALMA N. CHENEY.
Administrative Of tho estate OF George d.
Cheney, deceased. &3l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
Texas Big Berry Crop.

A special dispatch to the Chicago
Tribune from Alvin, Texas, states that
the 1897 Berry promises to be the largest
ever known in the history Of Texas.
Gar load lots of these berries aro now
being shipped north. Inquire of local
Texns Coast pamphlet describing a
country which offers such great induce
ments to home seekers. Excursions in
April and May. 46-6w
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
General Delivery Day.

0oAo1dA OoAAVoIy lay
This newest of the Arkansas
Valley Festivals, inaug urated by
the enterprising firm of Filing
wood & Hauck last Saturday, was
a most successful business and
social event. The many recent
purchasers of Farm Machinery
for early delivery, Carriages, ETC.,
assembled at the firms store short
ly before noon. All were present.
ed with handsome badges, the
words and engraving of which in
dicated that the wearer's choice of
farm machinery was John Deere
Plows and the Deering Harvest
ers. A procession was formed
numbering almost one hundred
people, headed by the members of
the firm, which marched to the
st. James Hotel where all partook
Of a dinner especially provided for
the occasion.
In the afternoon came the pro-
cession, doubtless the most extern
siye parade of farming machinery
ever seen in southern Colorado,
the band at the head of the COL
umn. The post of honor in the
procession was assigned to Miss
Maud Wood who drove q one
horse Pony Mower, which repre-
sented the light draft of the
Deering machinery. Then came
an extensive array of machinery
recently sold, Harvesters, Mowers,
Hay Stackers, Hay Rakes, Car
riages, Wagons and Buggies.
The procession reached from Ell
ingwood & Hauck's store across
the railway to the st. james, a
distance Of almost six blocks.
After marching through the prin.
cipal streets the farmers dispersed
to their homes in various parts of
the county, taking with them a
great variety of machinery, with
feelings Of satisfaction that they
had the very best implements that
the factories of the Union afforded.
General Delivery Day is q nov
el feature in the Agricultural I'M
plement busines and was the
means of attracting q large num-
ber of people from all portions of
the county. 1t was one Of those
occasions, while of great benefit
to the firm of Ellingwood & Hauck
was at the same time of value to
Rocky Ford. spreading abroad its
fame Us an important distributing
center for the Arkansas Valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

A Bargain-4O acres of land
II miles from Rocky Ford, suit
able for a dairy farm, for $50 per
acre, including water right. En-
quire at Enterprise office. tt
Terms: Half cash balance on
easy payments to suit purchaser
at 8 per cent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

DIR. w. e. Fenton & 20. have
q full line of the Celebrated Ham
mar Paints, warranted to be the
very best in the market You
should buy no other.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

"A full stock of Double and
Single Harness, Saddles and Bri-
dies, is kept by the Rocky Ford
Mercantile Co., and for sale at
lower prices than ever before off
cred in Rocky Ford.
B. U. Dye, Mgr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

In their new and elegant
shop Gerbipg & Son are better
prepared than ever before to serve
the people with the very best of
Fresh Meats. Every ything first
class and direct from an ice cold
refrigerator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

Everybody should wear the
Self-adjusting Suspender. Once
used you'll wear no other. See
them at Robinson's Harness Shop
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

-Ellingwood & Hauck a few
days since unloaded n very fine
assortment of superior Stoneware,
comprising everything in that
line our farmers may need.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

The Enterprise job Office is
turning out a superior quality of
Commercial Job Printing. Bring
us your orders. Good stock of
Stationery always on hand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

j. w. Phenicie's Store is
crowded with customers NIL the
time, giving him no time to write
an ad, but look out for Sp eel al
Announcement next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

LOST, between X. P. Hall
and j. NJ. Lambert's place on
Monday night, Key wind Silver
Watch. Finder please leave at
Enterprise Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

Undertaking and Embalming
in all their branches promptly
attended to by Philip Reifel. A
great variety of Coffins and
Caskets always on hand. If
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

The last carload of Potatoes
of the season has just been re-
ceived by the Rocky Ford Gro
Gerry Co. Those intending to
plant Potatoes should buy now.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

Reduction of Wheel Rent
Bicycles 90 per week, $6 per
month at Griswold's. Repairs and
supplies q specially.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
Do Won Need Dollars?

They can easily be earned by raising
Strawberries where climate, soil and mar
kets are right. Alvin, on the Santa Fe
Route, is in the heart OF the Texas straw
berry country, the best in the world.
Ask A. II. & s. f. agent for copy of
Texas pamphlet showing what others
have done. Excursions in April and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

Il. w. Keil, Watch Maker, is
extensively advertising his bust
ness by means of handsome post
ers furnished by the Enterprise
Job Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27
Tho Employment Agency.

During the spring and summer tho Enter
prise Office will maintain a FREQ Employ
mcnt Agency with view of securing places
for tho unemployed and providing our farm
crs with needed help. Persons wanting en-
ploymnnt and farmers needing help should
make their wants known at tho Enterprise
ofTicc.1
w. r. Dye Of Grand Valley, on
Tuesday was wanting good farm
hand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-27

You know good things when
you see them, then step in and
see Kimzey's Evaporated and
Dried fruits.