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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
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BY r. II. RACINE.
Copwfghtsd 1903 By The authors Pubiishing CompdR,

Dad sat in the doorway of his shan
ty smoking his pipe and gazing in a
ruminative fashion across the arid,
dusty, Australian plain.
This gold field was not particular
ly pleasant view at any time. In fact
it was hideous. 1t could have given
the San Joaquin Valley of California,
of early days, a handicap and won out
easily.
Last Chance was down on it's luck.
Everyone said there was dust in the
ravine, but whether they believed 1t
or not was a question. At least Dad
had plenty of metal, a portion of
which he was not slow to give to
those in need, IL he considered them
worthy. But to all inquiries as TO
how he got It, his invariable reply
was, Il have a claim, boys, similar
to yours" and that was all any of
them found out, with the exception of
4 couple of envious, inquisitive dig.
gers, who had learned that Dad work.
ed his claim only two days in the
week. They undertook to track him,
but when they had proceeded about
half a mile, a bullet made its trade
mark in one of their hats, and they at
once had urgent business at Long
Jim's tent, where the proprietor was
always ready to drown their cares in
his peculiar brand of whisky.
AS the sun was going down to stoke
up for the next days scorch, a soil.
tary man came slowly across the
plain. Dad pulled away at his pipe,
after casting a keen glance at the
Danes, which were his sole compan.
ions. The man walked up with
tagging gait and threw himself down
on a box by the side of the cabin
door.
We'll Dad" he said. hopping the
perspiration from his face, heard any
more news about the rangers?"
Eyes, l understand they intend to
call on me-" replied Dad, sending
cloud of smoke into the sultry air.
THE devil! Seems as if they will
never give us any peace, don't it?"
yes, it seems that way" Dad said,
listless, as he reflled his pipe.
Who was telling your"
That little slip of paper on the door
there"
Long Jim hastily stepped to the
door and read the following words
written in a neat hand:
''Dad-We are going to take you
and your sack. A word to the wise
you know, Yours in haste,
Queen of the Bushrangers."
well, I'll be hanged, If that amt
nerve! She must feel very confident.
Amt you afraid they will get you,
Dad?"
Dad leaned his chin on his hand
and looked absently across the plain,
Il don't know" he replied as last, 81
suppose they will some day."
That's what most of them at the
camp says" remarked Jim, as he re.
sumed his seat. Seems to me there
won't be any of us left If we amt
careful. Two more ready for the un.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
BRIDE DID NOT SCARE.
Story Of a Joke That Was Not All
a Joke.

Story of Joke That Was Not All
a Joke.
When the bridal couple boarded the
train at Buffalo everybody sat up and
took notice. They conducted them
selves as well as could be expected
under the circumstances, but after
about four hours ride the bridegroom
left her side and got OF at station
where short stop was made. He
said to the bride that he wanted to
speak to a man, but on the quiet he
said to one of the boys:
when the train starts I'll get into
the car behind and she'll think was
left. Then look out to see her go into
fits. III appear on the scene in time
to prevent consequences"
AS the train started a drummer,
who was told of the bridegroom's
plan, walked into the car and without
a question sat down beside the bride
and soon was talking about the
weather, Buffalo and a dozen other
things. She grew interested. The
husband waited a quarter Of an hour
and then sneaked into the car, He
saw his wife talking IN a very ami
mated way, and when he went for
ward she looked up and said:
THAT you, James? thought you
were left. Sit down somewhere"
And for two hours he "sot," while
the drummer held the fort. and every
body was ticlSled to death.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
TALES TOLD OF WHISTLER.

Recently Deceased Artist Had q
Ready Wit, But Seldom Displayed II.
The late James Mcneil Whistler,
the world-famed artist, was more
noted for his sarcasm than for his
wit, although he possessed a goodly
share of the latter. He seldom joked,
however. Once on a time when an
intimate friend of his was to be mar
ried he promised to attend. The
bridal party reached the church, but
Whistler was nowhere to be seen. A
telegram was handed to the groom
when about to proceed to the altar
which read:
Am detained; don't wait; can't
reach the church in time-get mar
ried. Blessings all the same!"
The caustic little artist used to say
that one of the smartest things he
ever heard was said by friend, How
ard Paul, who was about to caress a
huge dog, the glare of whose eye
suggested feTocity.
Don't be afraid" said Whistler en-
couragingly. Look at his tail-how
it ways. When a dog wags his tail
he's in a good humor."
THAT may be-" replied Paul, "but
observe the wild glitter in his eye. l
don't know which end to believe"
And Jimmy repeated this remark all
over town until it got into the papers.
1t was Whistler who defined wit
"as the power to say what everybody
would like to have said if they had
happened to think of it."
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

the open door, At the same moment
the screech of an owl was plainly
heard. Dad dropped his pipe and
rushed to the door, revolver in hand.
Suddenly, he heard to the right of him,
the repeated cry of the owl. It was
an imitation. He turned to reach for
his rifle. AS he did so, Long Jim
hurled himself upon the man, whose
hospitality he had accepted, like a
thunderbolt and struck him twice with
the butt end of a revolver. A blind
rage possessed Dad. He grasped Jim
by the throat and, as he frightened
his hold, he was almost deafened by
report and simultaneously felt a
sharp pain in his arm. The next In
slant Dad 1oored his antagonist and
threw his weapon twenty feet away
He felt a hand upon his arm and a
small voice said in his ear, mo, No!
don't Tim, don't. He isn't worth it,"
Dad held his antagonist down and
knocked his head on the ground, with.
out taking heed to the small sacred
voice by his side You sneak, vaga-
bond, viper; know you at last. Not
content with wrecking my life, you
must hound me all over the race of
the globe, Jim Woodbrook, shall
have to kill you" he said in voice
terrible, in it's unnatural calmness.
"Woodbrook, shall have to kill you"
he repeated. His face was white, his
lips set, and the grey eyes seemed to
flash fire.
mo, Tom, please don't" implored
the voice, and the pressure on his
arm increased.
Dad turned his head and glanced at
the speaker for an instant, the sight
OF whom seemed almost to overcome
him. He trembled in every limb and
shook as IL with the palsy Long Jim
took advantage of the opportunity
Dad seemed to forget his presence
He stood gazing at the little stranger
attired in buckskin suit, with som.
brero and high boots, while long hair
waved over the shoulders. Blood was
issuing from the strangers side, and
a faint smile lit up the pale counter.
anee
Dad did not realize his peril until
he felt the muzzle OF rifie pressed
against his temple. Before he could
turn he heard the angry, growl OF
rige and the thud Of body falling
to the ground. When he did turn he
saw Jim lying upon bis back, with the
great Dane standing over him.
Hattie, for. Gods sake. how did
you ever come here, and In that
garb?" he exclaimed turning TO the
figure in the buckskln suit
Don't, Jim, don't be harsh am
dying. The bullet that Jim intended
10 end your life has cut the brittle
thread OF mine, and ! am not sorry.
Tom. II you win only forgive me !
know I do not deserve your forgive
ness, but Il win make death easler.
WIN you forgive me. Toni"
yes, Hattie. How did you come
hereg'
1T d long story, Fart o. which
you know too wen, Aftor you dis.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

have told the boys dozens of times"
TITS something you put in the pow
der, Dad, you can't fool me. For some
of the boys stole rife from you, you
remember, and the cartridges in il
would shoot twice as far as the ones
they had"
Come in and have supper jim" said
Dad, as he arose and proceeded to
make a fire in the little sheet iron
stove. "Tige, take a round" One of
the great Danes yawned, shook him.
self, and disappeared.
well, don't care il do, Dad,
being as l don't get around this way
often"
AS Dad was putting the meal on the
table, Tige came bounding in through
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

About once IN 50 often there bobs
up a rumor that Russell Sage has
made will in which the requests to
charity and philanthropy are so great
az to place the name OF Sage In the
same gallery OF fame with those OF
Peter Cooper, George Peabody and
other great benefactors OF the human
race The rumor was on duty again
last week in New York. but the aged
capitalist refused to discuss It. Mra-
Sage, however, was less reticent and
said: There is absolutely no truth
In the report.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
al pIamond EnnnlAr.

George L. Snow Of Salt Lake city.
who has been making trouble for
BAT" MRsterson and other gamblers.
10 q big man and ne runs much to.
diamonds. Attached to his watch
chain he carries a huge charm with.
the letter "S" in sparkling gems In
his necktie he carries stone of vast.
size and from his fingers CLEAN more,
diamonds Of great size and briiliancy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

There % a fine irony in the situation
OF a counterfeiting plant in peniten.
tiary. Such quiet and solitude offer
the very best opportunity for perfect.
ing. undisturbed, peaceful business
undertaking
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Franklin Farrell, Jr., swell Yale
graduate and member OF the Jolly
Eight" Of that university, has begun
work at "a a week IN the lowIlest ca
pacity 10 his fathers extensive foun-
dry. His chances Of promotion,
though, are good
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

A sehoOlhouse that cost $4,000 ten
years ago costs $S5O,OOO now That
is to say the same amount Of money
that would have built thirty-six school.
houses in 1893 will build only fifteen
to-day.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Won't that magnetic pole they have
discovered in the neighborhood of
Skagway do just as we'll as the north
pole? 'Twould save a heap of trouble
IL it would.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Watered stock has caused forty-four
New Jersey corporations to go under
within the last nine months Strange
that they did not take the precaution
10 boil the water.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

John Crump, a mulatto and reported
son Of promipent soutberner. has
been obliged to seek home N the
Denvef poorhouse at the age Of 1O2
years. He served under Farraglit and
was severely wounded IN the batti6
10 Mobile bay
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

The Portuguese authorities are TAX
ing Active steps 70 repress the habit Of
splitting. which Is 10 potent an agent
"a the propagation Of consumption. Or
tenders 10 this respect being punished
with heavy 1nes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

There are always two political par
ties; not so much because there are
two sldes to every public question as
because there are two sides 70 every
once, viz, the inside and the OUT
side.-Ilife.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

A traveller just returned from Homo
lulu says that the Hawaiian orchestra
at the hotel added the final touch to
the American surroundings by playing
"Hiawatha" every evening. There Is
no escape.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

1t is safe to say that the Chicago
society woman who has had the figure
of her favorite pug dog incorporated
in her crest was never addressed as
mother"
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

There really seems to be some dan
ger that If that spanking machine now
used at the state training school at
Redwing, Mimi, gets to going too hard
it may spoil the child.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
w. L-. DOUGLAS
$50 & 50 SHOES S SsSsl
You can save from s. to SIS yearly By
wearing w. I. Douglas $3.50 or So shoes,

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from $500
to $500. The im-
mense sale Of w. i.
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
ell other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
Ona Colt proves there IL
value IN Douglas shoes.
Corona Il the hlgheat
grade Pat. Leather made.
Fat Cdl0r E0eleff tireN.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

The sultan's household expenses
amount to $3O,OOO,OOO a year. His
women must have an awful time divid.
ing the premium stamps.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

If Director Conried could carry the
impression that Wagners angry spirit
attended the performances of "Parsi,
fall" what an advertising card it would
be!
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Next years meeting of the national
irrigation congress is to be held at
FL Paso. The eternal fitness idea
never had a better illustrator than
this.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

By using dynamite and other mod
ern inventions of that sort the agony
in football would be over sooner and
the spectators would get more for
their money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

And 1t is no more than fair to Miss
Goelet to say that It was not the Duke
Of Roxburgh, but only his title that
she bought.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

King Peter denies that his assassina-
ton has as yet taken place. Why does
he not issue cards for the event and
so avoid uncertainties?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

4 Is thought now that the dynamite
that was put on the street railway
track At Annisqnam, apparently 70
blow up : trolley ear, was only d
dummy cartridge placed there as a
joke. Il may be 90. Some people
nave 3 queer idea d humor
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Here are the football experts out
with a new set of rules, and some Of
us haven't mastered the old ones yet!
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

AS means of restraining the vici-
GUS appetite Of the Turk, Macedonia
might try the plan of putting Tornado
hyde in the blood.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Richard Harding Davis is still at his
home in Massachusetts,, so there can
be no imminent danger of war in the
Balkans.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Tests on various caGed animals
show that all are sensitive to ridicule
except the hyena-the brazen crea-
ture!
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Putting tucks in the gowns may be
forbidden, but putting a crimp in a
husbands pocket books will still be
fashionable.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

A diplomat declares once more that
Europe is standing on the edge of a
precipice. Europe has always stood
there.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Another author-tramp has been dis.
covered. Are the authors becoming
tramps CT the tramps authors?
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22
causs q asvIvai & osths,

Oatha are said TO be canning into
popularity again IN London society,
after a century golf and ping-pong be-
ing responsible for the revival
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

A horse named Highbsll won a race
In New York. II was quite natural for
Il 70 run to the head.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

TelegraphIc communication with
Nome will help, but canned goods can
not be sent by wire.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Much might be forgiven Abdul Ha-
mid IL he would feed the veil Of Monss-
tiT to the Bashibazouks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

In pawnbroking circles a panama
hat is not accepted as an equivalent
for a hypothecated overcoat.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

kid" Curry, the Montana outlaw, is
as evasive as a taxpayer when the
assessor makes his rounds.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

dertaller this morning and four more
about ready to pass in their checks.
Guess wen walt and bury them all
at the same time. But the rangers
lost a few, too Seems as though they
wanted your scalp worse than any
ones, Guess it's because those irons
Of yours throw lead about twice &c
far as any other guns IN the country.
Now Dad. you know am friend Of
yours. although you don't patrohize
my tent or approve OF my business.
But on the square, would like 60
know why your irons shoot SO fargD
Dad smiled absently as he answered
"Lt'f the way handle them. as /
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

The war cloud now hovers darltiy
over the football teams.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-22

Our - et Edge limo cannot bo eQgaiied at nB Dec,
Shoes 81 nail, Is cents extra Illustrated
CaiaIog tree. NJ. =. DOuGLAs. DEoekton. Has.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
CLUB DANCE
By Eighth Infantry Wed-
 nes lay Evening.

The Eighth Infantry Social Club will give a dl ee at the Slldlsrs' Ass smblv hall tomorrow night. c cd music will be flruish;d and refreshments served. Ad- mission will be only si cents. Tickets at Bdtt's drugstore. The grand march will be called st o'clock.
 The Eighth Infantry Social Club are going Co keep things lively throughout the winter On February 2 the club will pre- sent an elaborate vaudeville performance with an extremely varied program, which will include clown yaglriss, negro con- csits, lnslumsntal and vocal musical events, acroSatIe and athletic turns, h. cIuding an exhibition of the manly art fer points.
 Along abou, the end of February the club wlll rroduos a theatrical event with elaborate stage setting, which a number of the clubs artists are now devlslng.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
P[LLY RICH
Says Henderson DiScOverer
 of th4 KlOndike.

The Pellv country Is destined to became a good placer producer said Bob Henderson, the dlscoverer of the KlOndlke, who has returned from a trip to Pelly Banks, 3so miles above the mouth of the stream. To a Dawson News reporter he said:
 "Whlle extensive prospecting Is not be- ing done on the Pelly this winter, sufficient work has been done to show there Is gold ln the country. Thousands of streams arc tributary to the big river, and who can say but what another splendid placer camp will be found In that TegIOni l firmly believe another FortymIls country, II not another Klondlks will be opened there. a...l
 "A strike has been made Mon organ creek, TO miles above Hoole canyon. A few feet below the surface Morgan found two eolors which together weighed seven cents. He had, not reached bedrOek. Morgan will do more work next spring.
 "On Lappe creek three Americans, who are down eighteen feet, have good lndlca- tlons. They found one piece of gold worth five eonts.
 "The whole PellY country where we found men seemed to have much water, and prevented thorough and satisfactory prospecting for the winter. Much more prospecting will be done In spring. f
 "The men on the river arc scattered all the way from the mouth to 35o miles or more above. Scarcely more than four arc to be found together. The greater num- Der arc trapping. Some will come out with s3oo worth of firs and some with sIooo worth. Most of the animals eaf- tured are marten, cross fox and silver gray foxes. saw one black fox skin at Ross river. The trdppers are working hard, out at their traps from 4 a. m. to TO p. m. oftentlmss- Some are men of edu- cation, and It would surprise many to know the bright class of men In that lso' lated work.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
lS ZEAGFP TO PROMOTE THE.
 INTERESTS OF ALASKA
United States Marshal shoup Says Alaska Is Sufficiently Advanced to Support a
 Territorial Form of Government

was appointed at that time msrshal of the entire territory. In 1000 q division was made and three districts were created. M. Shoup was appointed agaIh, and will serve until Ioo4. He has become yevIn tst,si,d In Alaska and Alaska people dur Ing hls stay among them, and seems eager to promote their Interests.
 "Alaska Is now sufficiently advanced to be able to support a territorial form Of government" said he. 'l believe lf the people would make Q petition to congress they would be granted the light to make 'Heii V"n 'a"' silrI Uu1i
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
OIL
The Gusher Story Not Ex-
 agerated.

Allthat has been reported of the Alaska Development gusher near Kayak Is ln the main true. The well Is cappsd, and lheTe Is no doubt but lt will be a great producer Iudglng from the statements of those who were present before the well was finally controlled | should estimate It's capacity a, about zooo barrels per day, says Dr. A, a. EIdy to a P.-I. reporter This oll Is, acc rdIng to statements of experts, as high A grade ol petroleum as has ever been dls- covered. ltls moi to be compared iof a momsnt with the lower grade of oil to te found in California and Texas, Its equal { not superior to the very best Pennsyl- vaula oil.
 The property of the Alaska Petroleum & Coal Company Is cns of the best loeat- ed lands ln the district They now eon- trol over S5oo acres situated on the main land and on big Kayak lsland. All these lands are level, and being on the water front are accessible. and therefore can be developed an! operated at considerable less expense than lands lying farther back in the country.
 The drill machinery had not arrived when | lett tlere last fall, but ] under stand they have shipped a complete outfit, and have secured the services of the best drill operators in the country.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27

If Alaska Is to make any marked 'a- yaueement, she must have a territorial form Of government, sad Jlm's A' shoup, United states marshal Of Ala'S'' when seen at the Portland hotel says the Portland or.gonlan. "Under the present system the people have no voice in the making of Che laws, and the Information that members of congress can have upon the conditions there Is not sufficient to en- able them to enact proper laws for ths government of Alaska" q
 MT. Shoup has held the office of United states marshal to Alaska since 1897. He
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
Chimney Ahro

An alarm of fire was turned ln by one of the special fire wa'ehmsn at about Io;3o last night and caused a thilll of excitement throughout the town. lt was, however, merely the burning out of the flue of Fr nk's grocery store and resulted h no harm. The soldier fire brigade turned out ln fast order and the city fire department was also manifest among the crowd that gathered at where the alarm smlnated.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
BE CAREFUL
Mr. ROnkendOrf Gives a
 Warning.

Councilman Ronksndorf, of the fire and water committee, desires that everybody In the dty should give constant attention to thelr fluss, fires and lamps during the present spell of high winds and low the: mometeE A few hydrants are frozen and should fire become started In almost any part of the town lt Is hardly probable that it could be successfully fought.
 Two special watchmen were appointed t9 patrol the business part of the town last night.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
WIRE UP
Communication With tEe
 States Is Open.

At about IT o'clock thls morning msr cantlle business from the States began ar- irving at thls end of ths line. The last break, 1t seems, was somswhsle in the Desse lake country, where the Intense cold caused a contraction and snapplng of the wires ln several places,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
High Barometer

C.L.t Andrews, the collector of the port port of Skagway has kept a record of the barometer markings since the early settle ment of Skagwav He says that the blro- meter was higher than he had ever known ltto be since the settlement of the place. lt nearly reached 3I.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
A STAGE
Arrived at WhitehOrse Sun
 day.

Especial Dispatch to The Daily Alasl<an.l
 Whiehorse, Y. r., Jan. 26.-A White Pass stage arrived Sunday at 2;45 D. m' on schedule time with the following pas sengers trom Dlwson:
 w. A. Hayward, Wm J. Noker, L. Pole mas, L. S Robe, c. C. Kellem and Mrs Sawyer. Despite the cold weather they report having a very pleasant trip out.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-01-27
CARD

We are now about starting on our sixth year ln the grocery business ln the cltY of SlSagway and we desire to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons wno have SO generously contribute ed to us a goodlY share of thelr patronage. Hoping to merit eohtinulnee Of the same, we wish to state that never we C we 10 better condition to supply your wants thsn at present.
 .. Yours to command,
 C.-E. Frank,
 Comsr State St. and Moth Ave.