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The Western news., 1904-10-05

all the gold and precious jewels Of the
Mexican monarch, says the Mexican
Herald. The story is that the meas
treasure, withheld from Pizarro and
now discovered in Bolivia, is worth
$16,OOO,OOO and that the Indians be-
lieve there is still much more hidden
away. Pizarro received a great sum
from the inca whom he SO cruelty
treated and then killed, but in so do
ing he missed a greater amount, which
the inca, hoping to save his life, prom
ised his tormentor.
In this country one sometimes hears
talk of great golden sun and other
treasure hidden securely from the
early Spanairds. One gentleman who
has the blood Of Montezuma in his
veins and in whose family the tradi-
tiOns of the times Of the conquest have
been preserved, has said that probably
fully $SO,OOO,0OO worth Of treasure es-
capped the hands of Cortez and his
followers. Where is this treasure hid
den? Some have said it was thrown
into Lake Texcoco and not many years
back company. we'll provided with
funds, made extensive excavation in
the Podregal. near Coyoacan on a spot
indicated by tradition. A series of
subterranean chambers was found, but
no golden sun.
Both In Mexico and Peru gold was
hidden away from the greedy conquis-
tadores by the Indians, who cherished
the hope Of making a successful rising
against their conquerors. That hope
has long died away. though much of
the hatred for the race Of the con-
QuistadOres remains in the breast of
the aborigines.
1t is quite probable that some fine
day much of Montezuma's hidden
treasure may be found here by a lucky
hit. Perhaps 1t Is concealed In an
idol cave in the southwestern part Of
the sierra surrounding this valley, N
a cave of which stories have been told
among the Indians. Whence has come
the gold that the Indians living in
these mountains, so close to the city.
have brought here and sold to their
legal representative? There is a mys-
terry in all this and a greater mystery
in the whereabouts Of Montezuma' S
treasure. which remains untouched.
The Western news., 1904-10-05
THE SABLE HOLIDAY.


The sable and seal hunts each be-
gin a new year in the calendar Of the
Gilyaks, who live on Sakhalin island,
on the Straits Of Tartary. These two
years, which begin in October and
April are called the winter year and
the summer year, and are opened by
holiday festivals. The sable holiday
goes by the name Of "the prayer to
the lord Of the forest" Mr.. Halves.
in his book entitled "In the Uttermost
East" describes it.
1t Is a wintry scene. The snares are
set on logs and branches which span
the narrow streams and creeks. The
first SHOWS have fallen. The trees
stand silent in the somber depths,
hanging their hoary, lichen-covered
branches.
Amidst the hush a shadow steals
quietly across the scene. 1t Is a sable.
He goes by accustomed paths. He
does not care to swim the cold water,
but seeks a fallen tree or log whereon
to pass. All unsuspectingly he creeps
along a trunk, only to find his way
blocked by a tiny barrier of sticks,
arranged in the shape Of fan; new
ertheless, way. one way. Is left, and
that through a loop in the center.
Rising on his hind legs and pushing
through he struggles, and In 30 doing
releases a peg hitched with ratchet,
and q bent twig at one Of the cords
flies back and tightens the moose.
Many trackers are out, but each
brings his nrst catch to one place.
where due honor Is then paid to the
great giver Of them. the lord Of the
forest.
1t would SAVIOR Of greediness, of
meat without grace. to start on the
important hunt of the sables. crea-
lures whose skins are 20 valuable that
anything may be purchased with them,
without due acknowledgment to the
giver. A feast IL made. and pieces of
roasted flesh, tobacco and other things
are buried in the ground as an offer
ing to the god.
It Is necessary. lest he be not OBJ
serving or be engaged elsewhere. to
call the attention OF Pal nj roOkh to
their offering. so they whisper,
"Chookhl Chookh! that Is, God,
Thou Godv' They do this in an un-
dertone. lest the evil spirits should
hear; for these evil spirits dwell in
the swamps and the depths of the for
est, and might make or with them.
For this reason. and because Pal nj
rookh generally walks among the
mountains. the Gilyaks take the pre-
caution of making their Offering ON
high ground.
When the hunting season is ad-
vanced, the snare Is abandoned and an
other method for the capture Of the
sable Is adopted. The native sets out
with his dogs, who quickly ind the
tracks Of the little animal, and drive
1t up a tree. The hunter then lets
fly a blunt arrow and, II skilful, stuns
his prey. With fair success hs may
thus take seven or eight sables in a
day.
The Western news., 1904-10-05
FOR LACK OF A NICKEL

Occasion When the Want Of Money
Proved Fortunate Circumstances.
Little Mrs. Tyler sighed. as the troll
ley car whizzed past her.
ITO think" she mused. that I
should have come to this-too poor to
spend five cents for car fare! If I
could only get more music scholars!
Then Rob could have the beefsteak and
the fruit he needs-dear, patient Rob-
erty'
Time was when Frederick Fechner's
piano playing had won her many a So
cial triumph; but that was before she
had married the penniless Robert Ty-
Ter, to begin life anew across the con-
tinent Now that he was sick, they
had only the pittance her pul 'ls
brought her.
To-day Mrs. Tyler was very tired.
No wonder she had sighed when the
car glided past her, and home was a
mile away. Strains Of Hamlet's "Har-
monious Blacksmith" drew her inside a
music store. Music always rested her.
A girl was playing upon grand piano,
and several persons stood about. Mrs.
Tyler strolled their way.
One after another took a turn at
the instrument. The newcomer was
too interested in the playing to ques-
ton wherefore. Finally a man ap-
preached her.
1T Is your turn next" he said.
She was about to explain his mis-
take, when the humor of the situation
appealed to her, and she was seized
with desire to carry out the Joke.
Accordingly she took her seat, and be-
gan Paderewskis Love Song" She
dld not know for what she was play
ing, but she vaguely felt that it was
test of some sort, and she threw
her soul into her fingers When she
ended there was little burst of ap-
plause, and something else" was
called for. She responded with Liszt's
"Schubert's Serenade," and then with
Chopin's "Cradle Song"
A sheet Of music was placed before
her, and lady came forward to sing.
If there was one thing in which Mrs.
Tyler excelled 1t was in accompani-
ments, and now she did her best. The
face of the man who had invited her
to play was one broad smile, as he
inquired deferenhally:
MAY I ask whom we have had tho
honor of hearing? You have distancetl
them all, my dear madam. The place
is easily yours
Mrs. Tyler looked at him in bewfl-
derment; then she laughed, and ex-
: planned. He explained, too.
She had unwittingly taken part in
a trial of applicants for the double po-
sition Of accompanist for singing
master and piano-player for the mu-
sic shop. A salary was named that
left the little woman nearly dumb with
surprise-so amply it fitted her pres
ent needs. She wanted to dance all the
way home. Fatigue was forgotten.
"I'm glad you didn't ride" remarked
Robert Tyler, whimsically.
"Ohw cried his wife, and the excla
nation was a thanksgiving
The Western news., 1904-10-05
A PRETTY GOOD WORLD.

It's a pretty good sort of world. fel-
lows,
A pretty good world. say.
In spite of what people are growing
about,
And kicking against every day.
There's plenty of sunshine.
And plenty of blue,
Away in the skies
Beaming down upon you.
It's pretty good sort Of a world, old
man,
:. 4 pretty good world I say.
ITS pretty good kind Of a world. fell
lows,
A pretty good world. I say.
In spite of the cynics and knockers and
such
Who're throwing the rocks in your
way,
She wags right along
= With a smile and a song,
In spite of the right
And in spite of the wrong.
ITS a pretty good sort Of a world. old
man,
A pretty good world, say.
ITS a pretty good kind Of world, fel-
lows,
A pretty good world, / say,
Nm spite of the tears and in spite of tho
=: fears,
That harass us on the way,
There's glory enough
In the green Of the hills,
The blossoms that bloom
Near the moss-covered rills.
ut's pretty bright sort Of world, old
man,
r - A pretty bright world, | say.
.uts !. a..pretty, good sort Of world. old
:. man,
pretty good world. say.
And better ,.and better it grows, II we
-:sea speed A.,
Loves message along the way;
! And brighter and brighter
=. 1t grows. all the while,
,.+. If lightened with songs
And glad, CHEEKY smile.
ut's pretty good sort Of a world old
man,
pretty good world I say.
;. -American Cutivator.
The Western news., 1904-10-05
SALMON IN THE FAR NORTH.
Aleutian Islands Waters Swarming
with the Fish.

with the Fish.
Reports Of the Manning expedition
to the western Aleutian islands last
summer, the full contents Of which
have never been made public, give
glowing accounts Of the prospects of
salmon fishing in that part of Alaska,
says the Sitka Alaskan. Capt. Nc.
Clellan, who commanded the cutter,
found the streams Of Attu island and
other islands of the archipelago crowd.
ed with salmon, and he believes there
Is an excellent chance for the estab.
lishment of canneries there.
1t has been known for long time
that salmon are almost as plentiful in
Northern Alaska waters, where there
are no canneries, as they are in South.
eastern Alaska. where the cannery
business Is most prosperous. 1t has
been quite natural, however. that the
business should be established first in
most readily accessible early in the
season. The climate Of the Aleutians
is entirely favorable. and it is believed
that capital will soon be invested there
to develop the fisheries.
1t has already been demonstrated
that sheep and cattle can be success.
fully grazed in the Aleutian chain, and
the general public is beginning to ap.
preciate the fact that most of these
islands are no farther north than a
point midway between London and Ed
inburgh. 1t Is claimed by some and
disputed by others that what the gulf
stream does for Northern England and
| Scotland the Japan current does fOl
| the Aleutian islands At any rate,
| there are many signs of a great com.
mercial development in the western Is.
lands of Alaska
| A circular has been issued by the
Department of Commerce republishing
the law governing Alaska salmon fish.
cries and giving the new regulations
under that law. With one exception
these regulations are about the same
as those in force last year. The change
which was ordered some weeks ago
however, was of the highest impor
tance, for it removed the restriction
which made it illegal to take salmon
In Southeastern Alaska waters before
the 1st of July of each year.
1t Is expected, as result Of the
modified regulations, that the catch
Of salmon in Southeastern Alaska will
be greatly increased this season.
The last section Of these regula ton.
providing for propagation of salmon
by cannerymen is, Of course. almos
impossible to comply with, and thi
fact is appreciated by the fishery e1
perts. The true view of the matte
was taken by the Jordan commission
and 1t was recommended that govern
ment hatcheries be Established. 1t wa
declared that the cannerymen were un
able to plant the required number o
fry in each case or to maintain tn,
requisite number Of hatcheries. Con
gress gave no relief at the last session
however, and this section Of the regu
lations will therefore be allowed to re
main in force for the present
The Western news., 1904-10-05
The Journeys End.

~~~~~NoooAoo.o~-
IA 81 RS. SKINNER paused upon
, jWI(' the step and looked at the boy
who was advancing.
--'.Well, what do you want?" she de-
manded
"Can l do some chores to pay for
my supper and place to sleep to-
night1"
"Oh! You're a tramp, are you?
Pretty young to start out that way"
! II asked for chance to work for
all you let me have"
II don't know as I'm going to let
you have anything" She took anoth-
er step and scowled with pain. 'If
you can find the old hen-turkey, over
there in the meadow, and drive her
and her little turks into the barn, may
be I'll give you bite. She ought to
have eleven little ones; IL you don't get
every one l won't give you mouth
ful. Hyper along now; there's a big
thunder shower coming"
''If 1t wasn't for this rheumatism, I
wouldn't waste a supper on that boy.
pust for getting those turkeys in," she
muttered: but III make him work it
put."
SO soon as the turkeys were under
cover she set the boy at work In the
ywoodshed splitting wood until supper
was ready.
After they had finished their sup
pers Mrs. Skinner asked the boy:
"What's your nameY'
"Frank Withee." He wanted to ask
her name In return, but she looked so
angrily at him that he did not dare.
"Where did you come fromY"
"From Clockville. New York"
"How did you get here2"
"Walked the most OF the way; once
In while l got ride"
"Its a long ways from New York to
New Hampshire Whatever possessed
you to start on such a tramp-run
away" asked Mr.. Skinner.
mo. sir; haven't anybody to run
AWAY from I've come to take nv
grandmother out Of the poorhouse. y
His face flushed, and he added quick
ly: ut isn't her fault that she's there
She had good farm and home, and
all the children she had was my faith.
or and his sister, suppose she's nv
Aunt Susan, but Ill never call her
AUNT
Mr.. Skinner moved his chair to the
window and looked out into the black
rainy night.
1.-THE farm was going to be faith
er's." Frank explained. ''but he said
he'd give up his share to his sister II
shed take care Of grandmother as
long as she lived. and she promised to
Then last year she put grandmothe,
into the poorhouse I'm going to see
her and tell her what think Of such
mean business" He clenched his fists
and squared his shoulders, as though
In anticipation of the meeting.
"Whatever put 1t into your head te
come such an amazing distance Just t.
take care of herY asked MIR. Skinner
81 promised father than would. H,
was sick a long time. and we had t,
use the money he had saved to com
and get her; then he worried about he
until I promised that I'd come her
and take care Of her."
'How old are your" asked Mrs
Skinner. looking sharply at the boy.
Most IL: I'm small for my age, bu
there's lots Of things I can do. Nv
got $40 that earned myself. and faith
or said grandmother is a great mana
ger, 80 I guess We'll keep of tn,
town."
II guess you'll and that $40 won
90 far toward keeping two people: 20,
better keep your money and take car
Of yourself, or there'll be two Of 20,
o0 the town inatead Of one"
"Why. must take care Of her!
The Western news., 1904-10-05


which picture Illustrated London artist
infantry
Pahans
monastery was dna
The Western news., 1904-10-05
TREASURE OF MoNTEZUMA.

Nillions Hidden from the 6paniards
May Yet BE Found.
Whether the report Of the discovery
Of the incas' treasure at Chayaltaya.
Bolivia. Is true or not. 1t is certain
that the conquistadores did not get all
the gold Of the last inca Of Peru, nor
The Western news., 1904-10-05
Giving . Simple Explanation.

Summer Boarder-What's the mat
ter with these string beans? They
taste like so much wood.
Farmer1This Is a new variety I've
Just been cultivating. read about
them in q book written by a college
professor that had never lived in tho
country.-Detroit Free Press.
The Western news., 1904-10-05

Tue bachelor who never growls
about the weather would make an ex.
cellent husband Of the meek and lowly
variety.
The Western news., 1904-10-05

When q mother goes away on q vizit
1t Is impossible for her 10 have sucl
a good time that she forgets to writ,
home.
The Western news., 1904-10-05
When 1t Began to Hurt.

When 1t Began to Hurt.
"But, mamma, he called me q pie
face"
THAT didn't hurt you, did it7'
1T didn't mamma. until he began
to mash the crust with his knuckles." {"
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Western news., 1904-10-05

1t is pretty hard to get the mem
er On Saturday.
The Western news., 1904-10-05

Too Fresh to BE Spoiled.
"That child seems to be spoiled"
"He 10 not spoiled. He's entirely
too fresh."- Ledger.
The Western news., 1904-10-05

4 blooming IDIOT isn't necessarily tha
flower Of the family.
The Western news., 1904-10-05
Seemed q 6tran,

Seemed . Stranger.
II wonder why he married his d.
vorced wife againr'
'tOh, he must have forxotteu her"
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
Doyle g ,ehrAa.

Married nj the residence If the
BRIDES parents ON Spruce street IN
Del Nortc. Wednesday. Nov. -, 'O4.
at . o'clock p. m, Mr.. J. II. Doyle
and Miss Iva Bell Cochran. Only
few invited friends were present.
Mr.. Doyle is in the employ Of
the ID. 4 X. q. nv. Co. as supply
agent and WIS ordered to S,lvcrton
at once. Miss Cochran is the only
daughter Of ". II. and Lille Coch.
ran. The newly welded pnir took
the evening train for SIlverton. -
Prospcctor
Both parties are well known here
and their Monte Vista friends ex.
tend congratulations.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

One barrel per minute is the
flow of new hot spring dis
covered near tho city of Pagosu
Springs, Colorado, the tempera.
turc of the water beng l43 de-
grccs. This discovery probably
will mean the construction of new
hotels an. bathing facilities Ia
accommodate the thousands of
people who flock To that city tn
take the health. giving baths.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
VICTORY!
Revival N~etisss ~ Th~ Net hssiist
Episcopal thurrh.

Beginning Nov. 18Th. 1904.
Mr.. james Osborne of Boston.
Mass. n nx,ivc Of Cornwall. Eng.
land. and n personal friend II the
pastor will have charge Of the
singing. We hope tn organize q
large choru. and invite the sing.
era in all the churches to assist ia
tho revival singing. A noted
evangelist in the east 81 wide sx.
per,ence pronounced "Mr. On.
borne, without exception the equal
of any gosprl singer h- had ever
heard" HIS xb,li,y ~ q solois' II
phenomenal.
Evangelisiic services will In
held each night At 7:D p. m. Late
day services will liz announced.
also Childrens services ls.l by Bro.
Osborne.
We solici, III. cooperation al all
Christisn people IN sMons~ Vista
and community. Come 10 pray
IN bsl,cv-. TO labor; aud invite and
bring your unssv~tl friends.
JoHx Il. DErbs
Mosher has 1000 feet ~ lnm
her for sale Al tl5 per Thousand.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

wish 10 sell my household
goods consisting of: One folding
he'd. dresser. book case, wardrobe.
safe, Round Oak heater. cook stove,
range, chars, tables and other
articles too numerous to mention.
enquire at south rooms of Mrs,
Towards house on east side of
town.
MIs. j. u. LEWIS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
WooAerait Ball.

The Women of the WoNicraft
will give IL ball in the Woodmen
hall Thursday night Nov. "a.
Tickets loo. Oyster supper 25c.
Punch served free. Everyone in
yite1.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Prize Silver Laced Wyandott
and Barred Plymouth Rock PuIlets
Nhd Cockrells for sale at the
Soldiers Home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

You can get n dsndrntf cure at
Smiths BARRIER shop which is the
best in the market and guaranteed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
At Cost.

Pattern hats, Street hats and
Children's hats.
Monte Vista Millinery Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

The Rees photograph gallery
will be open in Monte Vista after
Nov. 9th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

$. +. Assay, Of Mosca. came to
the Whedon hospital "Wednesday
night for treatment
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Call up phone white 2l3 when
you want bread and cakes de-
livered at your homes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Mrs. DIR. McFadzean and it'll.
son, of Del Norte, were visiting
Mrs. Whedon the fore part OF the
week
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

BoRN-Monday, Nov. Nth, to
Mr.. and Mrs. harmon. daugh-
ter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Mems wool undershirts at Coo
and Toe, worth SIC and Sl.OO, at
Troutfetter's.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
For sale.

My ranch on Rock Greek and
also 2qusrters Of land near Bowen,
good water rights
b. +. AYERS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

One Of the richest gold ore
bodies in the world hss been Ills.
covered twenty niles west Of Du.
range. Colorado, in the La Plata
range Of the Rocky mountains by
Col. Henry D.miug Of iisrr,sburg,
Penn. The ore averages 40 in
gold. carries some silver and the bed
extends Tor more than six milcs,
varying in thickness from fifteen
inches To three feet. Some assays
run from 200 10 the ton To ~. 40
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Miss Artie Chandler is the new
"hello" girl at the Telephone
office.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

J~s A. Kelly received u couple
Of fin" HSmpshire bucks this week
from Fsirbury Illinois. Kelly il
feeding about 1000 sheep this
winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

A football game between RouI-
der and Stanford University will
occur on Thanksgiving day in
Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Robert Lewis left Thursday
night for Los Angeles where he
will remain during the winter
months. He goes via the Santa Ec.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

IL you want the hest ladies' shoe
that money can buy. get the
John Kelly" handled only at
IrOntfetter's.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19
Millinery!

Barnes and Freelove. Goo d
goods, sold cheap-Hass at Cost.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Manager D. II. llaw kins If the
Humphreys mill arrived in the city
Thursday To make tinal arrange.
mcnts for the building Of another
dam ls'low the present one south
of the city for the purpose IT re-.
tMining.the water md Milo inv srii
mcnis 10 settle. With n series II
check dams after the water from
the mill passes through their sys
tom Of sscl'sgc. tho water will r
about M pure M rnn possibly la
made. It's very evident that this
company are DOING NIL IN their
power u take care II their shines
and much more ~ than Ia any
other district. One thing sure and
thst IL they arc complying with the
requirements II tho law and evi
jenc'ng n dIaIs'~it,on Ia In fair.
Crccsic Candle.
The Monte Vista journal., 1904-11-19

Mosher has 1000 feet II lnm
her for sale Al els PER Thousand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-12-01

ance than Mary DoOlin's traditional
fish worm. She strOlled to the side
porch. mentally rehearslng the scene.
and sat upon the step under the trum-
pet vine. Mary DoOlin's stout form re-
turned to the kitchen. and Pettikins
dreamily watched a big bee darling in
and out Of scarlet flower that climb
ed outside Marabers summer pantry.
The door of this pantry opened on the
porch and was ajar. and through the
cool gloom of the interior could he
seen Marabers rows of preserve Jars.
Il wonder what Marabel'S going 10
tell me-or I'll find out for myself"
said Pettikins presently. and then her
heart stood still, for before her was a
man. He was a man with Il smiling
countenance and, shade of the unfortu-
nate Mrs. McCree, with black bag,
He surveyed Pettikins and smiled. fan
ming with his hat.
well, little lady so you're alOne?"
Thus had the burglar discovered the
solitude of Mrs. McCree Pcttikins