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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15

able to stand on their own merits and
the merits or dement's of another sec
ton should not be allowed to in any
way deprive her of her rights. The
new state of Oklahoma, had she been
admitted, is abundantly able to legis-
late for herself. Her people know her
wishes and desires and if allowed to
do so, can enact all needful laws. Her
people are tired of. eastern men who
know nothing of conditions trying to
provide ways and means for her gov
eminent
Citizens of the proposed new state
are not disheartened at the failure
and will continue in the efforts to rise
above the territorial realm. When
the bruises and soreness of the battle
have healed. she will begin with re-
newed effort to plan for another trial
to enter the coveted portals. Citizens
in this failure to secure a victory will
learn a lesson which will aid them
in further efforts. In the future they
may be able to more readily depict
statehood knockers from statehood
workers and learn that seeming
friends may be but enemies.
1t is known that varied interests
were opposed to statehood and were
the bill The desire was caused only
by selfish interests. To bring about
their ends numerous amendments
were introduced with no other object
than to check the progress of the bill.
The majority of both houses were
in favor of statehood for Oklahoma
and Indian Territories. A few stubborn
men who would rather carry their
point in the fight than offer relief to
the ], 500 900 people have been success
full in their efforts to block the legis-
lation which the majority of all politi-
cal parties in both branches of con-
gress would have readily given had
the opportunity been offered them.
Promises are already out for grant
ing statehood early in the next ses-
sion but this is not any more certain
than it has been in times past. The
promise for statehood at the next
session has been made SO often that
it has become joke, and is not con-
sidered any more seriously by the
public than by the persons making
the assertion All that is left for
Oklahoma to do is to keep hammering
away until she has secured the only
thing lacking to make her the most
glorious star in the field of blue.
Inc new Stdte dS pfopOSeu, anu uh-
doubtedly will eventually be, offers
more good reasons why she should be
admitted than any other state that
has ever applied for statehood Her
population is made up of the best
families of the older states. who came
here to better their conditions, and
that nearly all of them have done so
IS self-evident The climate and fer
fifty of soil make farming more profit
able than any section Of the CONT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
Does She Care for Him?

Here are a few simple rules by
which a man may determine whether
or not his attentions to a girl are in
vain.
If she asks him for the fan which he
has been carrying home from the
theater, she isn't in love with him.
If she were, she would forget the fan
and give him a chance to call and re-
turn it.
If she fondles the flowers he gives
her, she is interested. If she lets
them wither in the box, his case is
hopeless.
If she often pleads headache and
cant see him. he would better call
elsewhere.
When she yawns and says she can't
think of anything to say it is time
for him to go away, and stay away.
When she forgets to ask him to
come again, and says Eow-do-you-do
when he says good-by, and neglects to
make up an excuse for him when he
jams his umbrella through her fathers
hat, there is no hope for him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15

In 1884. but they coded 1t back to
the United States in 1866. It was the
intention of the government when the
land had been given back to settle
friendly Indians upon it. As no In
dams had been settled upon these
lands and they remained unoccupied
for number Of years, a crusade was
started to have congress declare this
land open to white settlement. the
contention being that these lands
were part of the public domain.
After years of unceasing effort con-
gress was finally prevailed upon to
declare the land open to settlement.
April %. 1889, was the day set upon
for the grandest and most romantic
land opening ever recorded. The
glories of the new country-the land
of the Fair God-had spread through
out the continent and citizens from
every state in the union were on hand
to take part in the race for homes 1t
was a race that will long be remem-
bered; a race in which perseverance
and determination won. More than
forty thousand human beings waited
in the greatest anxiety on the borders
of the promised land for the signal of
Moon, twelve o'clock" From far
and near they travelled on foot, in
wagons, on horseback and by rail-
ways The throng waited on the bor-
der held in check by the guards who
were stationed all along the line
bounding Oklahoma. When the time
for the run" came guns proclaimed
that Oklahoma was open for settle
ment, and a great rush for homes
the like of which never had oc-
CURED before and never will again
was made. The race was exciting in
the extreme, and a better class of
people never entered any country
than those who on this day selected
a claim and commenced the erection
of a home. Before the setting of the
sun many a shack or dugout was
started upon the site of which now
stands palatial residences and COM
Portable farm houses.
The first few years were trying
times on the pioneers, but being
strong and courageous they won.
Many hardships were endured by
these sturdy settlers, but their toll
has been literally rewarded by secur.
ing homes, most of which are free
from all incumbrance.
The lands thus opened now consti.
tute Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland,
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err" replied Miss Abigail, yielding to
al irresistible desire to talk to some
one, The was employed in a big store
in Boston-Winder & Co.-and the
place was robbed one night. 1t seems
that brother had been goin' with some
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
illElA| qF q 2 VISITOR

Scat" cried Miss Abigail Clay, as
she was awakened by a noise appar-
emily in her room, scat
The noise ceased and then recon-
menced.
THAT worritting cat" calculated
Miss Abigail, arising, shell keep me
awake all night, scat"
She put on her wrapper and light
ing the candle peered into the hail.
No cat appeared and the noise evil
IDENTIFY came from below.
prudence forgot to put away the
billed mutton exclaimed Miss Abb
gail with conviction, land the cats
pickin' at it."
There had never been a robbery in
the little town of bonneville and
Miss Abigail didn't believe in ghosts.
Hence. she went down stairs, boldly
to the rescue of the piece of mutton.
81 knew it," she murmured trium-
pbantly when the bottom of tho stairs
was reached, Its in the kitchen and
it's the cat"
Making no noise in her list slip
pers she walked to the kitchen door
and opening it cried "scat!"
There was no cat in the kitchen, but
a tall man was there and he had evil
IDENTIFY been intent on opening the cup
board.
The man glared at Miss Abigail and
she stared at the man.
Fee" the shrill scream which
burst from her lips was speedily and
effectually smothered by the interpo-
sition of a large hand over her mouth
Nov, you keep quiet" said the man,
gruffly, there's nobody but you in this
here house, and if you busted your
lungs you can't make anyone hear, for
you've no near neighbors. I'm not
a-goin' to hurt you nor take your dia-
min ring nor any of this here splen-
did silver ware 1 see on the shelf, %
his eyes roamed around the tin dish
bedecked dresser, but I'm half
starved and I'm goin' to have some
thin to eat"
He moved a chair closer to the
stove.
There's a little fire in it," he said,
pointing to the stove" and I'm goin'
to put in this here piece of wood.
Now, you jest sit down while 1 eat.
You might run out and make a rum
pus, so I'll ask you to stay here. You
might as well be warm and comfort
able
Miss Abigail felt herself lifted up
and seated on the chair.
Nov, the woods burnin' NICE" he
said, land it'll be warm in a jiffy.
Where do you keep the vittles?"
The great fear which had come over
Miss Abigail at the sight of the in
truder was rapidly vanishing. She
felt sure he would not harm her and
it was obvious that the quickest way
to get rid of him was to give him
what he wanted.
There's some cold billed mutton in
the cupboard she replied, land the
keys under the candlestick on the
mantle. There's some cold buck
wheat cakes too, but you'd better not
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
whv Women Never Ace.

The women God bless themi
They're never at rest;
Ali resting brings rust
To corrode and modest.
They're always careSSing, or pressing, o.
dressing,
Pursuing their sewing or doing
Their best.
The women. good cheer to
Their restless delight
They shop all the day
And they dance all the night.
They always tripping, shipping, o.
clipping,
Pursuing their fading and gadding.
But bright
The women, God keep them!
They're truer than gold;
They're warm in the winter,
In summer they're cold.
And that is the reason, and it isn't trea
To say why they never. ah! never
Grow old.
Horace Seymour Keller.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15

Payne, Canadian and Kingfisher coun-
ties and is commonly known as "Old
Oklahoma" Beaver county, or mo
Mans Land" was added to Oklahoma
in 1890.
The second invasion occurred in
September. 1890, when the fertile
Iowa, Pottawatomie and Sac and Fox
reservations on the east were alb
sorbed and formed into the counties
of Lincoln and Pottawatomie
Between the dates of the first and
second openings, namely, in May,
1890, regular government was pro-
vided by what is known as the Organ
ic Act, which is still in force
The third addition was in April,
1891. comprising the Cheyenne and
Arapaho reservations on the south
west, now known as Washita, Roger
Mills, Custer, Day, Dewey and Blaine
counties.
fifty-eight miles wide. along the south
ern border OF Kansas was annexed
during September, 1893. This is
known as the strip opening" and the
land was originally granted to the
Cherokee Indians as a hunting ground.
When the game disappeared the strip
became a great cattle pasture By
this annexation we have the counties
of Woodward, Woods, Grant, Garfield,
Noble, Kay and Pawnee
Greer county became a part of Ok
lahoma in 1896, by a decision of the
supreme court
The opening of 1901, adding the
counties of Comanche. Kiowa and
Caddo was unique and attracted ma
tionaI attention Nearly one hundred
thousand settlers rushed in during the
first week to occupy the finest single
body of unused agricultural and graz
ing land in the southwest The open-
ing of the Kiowa-Comanche-A
Wichita reservation in southwestern
Oklahoma occurred August 6. 1901.
and is OF SO recent date that the cir
cumstances are remembered by all.
Oklahoma is now in its sixteenth
year and has made such rapid prog
ress and its achievements have been
80 great that i. Is a marvel to all.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
"Gobbler's" Big Egg.

My little grandchildren are mixed
on the subject of eggs. While 1 was
walking with them one spring morn
ing Dorothy exclaimed:
''Hark! 1 hear a hen cackling; she
is singing because she has just shelled
out half a dozen Easter eggs"
They were visiting my vegetable
cellar last Sunday and l showed them
a huge watermelon coated with paraf
fin in a large basket of straw. And
they said it was a big Easter egg
Francis Strengthened up and looked
very wise, and exclaimed:
well, it must have been a Big!
Big! Gobbler that laid it-"-Nationa
Magazine.
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err" replied Miss Abigail, yielding to
al irresistible desire to talk to some
one, The was employed in a big store
in Boston-Winder & Co.-and the
place was robbed one night. 1t seems
that brother had been goin' with some
bad people"
Like me- put in the burglar.
mo, 1 don't know that they were
burglars, but they drank and gambled,
anc he was suspected. He swore he
didn't do it, and the firm were very
good and tried to find out who did rob
the store. Then brother ran away,
and every one felt sure he was the
thief, that is all but me- I'm sure he
didn't do it."
That's the reason no one visits
YOU" said the burglar.
"Of course it is" replied Miss Abb
gail. Its a disgrace and they are all
good Christian people, but it's kind of
lonesome for me who never did any
thing
You've never heard from your
brother, have you?" asked the burg
lar.
Never a word. expect he's dead.
poor Gideon
'-wot was his name, ma-am?" asked
the burglar.
Gideon Clay"
The burglar ceased eating and
looked at Miss Abigail as if he wanted
TO say something. but he checked him
self.
Now" said Miss Abigail, in an ar
gumentative tone, you are a man
who knows all about stealing and rob-
bling Do you think that Gideon
robbed that Stnro9''
I'm dead sure he didn't" replied
| the burglar, earnestly.
He arose to his feet and walked to
| the entry door.
"You. put a bolt on this here door
| ma-am," said he, Ct pushed the lock
| off easy. 1t amt safe. 1 am Obliged
| for your kindness and I must be go
| in"
I'm right glad you came" replied
Miss Abigail, i've had one visit and
you make me feel so happy about
poor Gideon 1 wish you'd give VI
being burglar You look like you'd
make a good carpenter"
'.Mebbe I'll take up that purfession
/ ma-am," said the burglar, goodbye,
| and he walked away in the darkness
| Winter sped and the spring came
| and with it a letter from a Western
city for Miss Abigail 1t read as fol
| lows:
Dear Madam-The noted burglar
| Tim the Buster, was shot and mortal
! ly wounded in an attempt to crack 8
/ safe in a bank in the town. Before he
| died he made confession to a magis
| trate that he had robbed the store o.
| Winder & Co of Boston three years
ago and entirely exculpates Gfdeor
| Clay of any participation in the crime
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ing at the man over her cup, that
you are what's called a burglar?"
That's my purfession, ma-am," re-
piled the man, unblushingly, land
though say it myself I'm fust class
one"
do you know" said Miss Abigail,
somewhat drearily, you are the only
visitor I've had in two years."
And I'm not much to brag o." put
in the man, grimly.
''Since / came back to bonneville,
two years ago, not a soul has paid me
a visit, not even the preacher, though
1 go to church every Sunday"
''Wot's the matter with emp" asked
the man, eating furiously.
Its on account of my poor broth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
DELIGHTS Of Equality.

Almost every man is loser by
being elevated above the sphere tc
which he is habituated," said the late
Senator Morrill, in discussing the sub
ject of equality. THE word equal is
used very freely in America, but its
real meaning is little understood. As
a condition of cold fact, an equal is
that which a man of talent will sell
dom find among his superiors-
when the Duke of Orleans pro
posed to make Fontenelle perpetual
president of the Academy of Sciences
his reply was:
"sTake not from me, my Lord. the
delight of living with my Equals"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15
Nothing to Fear.

can actor has no cause to fear
DEATH" said Louis Harrison, as he
gazed thoughtfully down Broadway
after listening to long tales of griev
ances in the Lambs club by some Of
his fellow laborers on the stage
why not?" inquired one of the
members, who had walked across tt
Herald square with him.
why, it seems to me that by thu
time the authors, the managers an6
the critics have finished with an actor
he has nothing to fear from the wrath
of Cod.'-Denver Republican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15

This Information has been sent to he
police of Boston and, by the criminals
request. this letter is written to you.
(Signed) John Roby, Sheriff.
So poor Gideon was innocent"
murmured Miss Abigail, Il wish thar
poor burglar had taken my advice and
gone in the carpenter business."
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that the qualifications of Oklahoma
and Indian Territory were questioned,
but the thorn in the side was the fail
ure of the two branches to agree on
a plan for Arizona and New Mexico,
and in this failure the statehood bill
was allowed to die, and much de-
serving people were denied the rights
of full citizenship. No territories ever
admitted were more deserving than
Oklahoma and Indian Territory and
no people on earth can more than
equal the inhabitants of these two ter
ritOries in all that goes to make up
good citizens; and in opportunities
and resources, none excel and few, if
any, offer the advantages to all classes
rich and poor alike.
Incidents in OkIahoma's History.
Nearly a century ago, the Indian
question was a perplexing one and
what to with the red man was a prob
lem that seemed almost beyond solu-
ton. In 1884, a part of the United
States was set apart for a permanent
home for the Indian. This tract was
a portion of the original Louisiana
Purchase. Congress, by agreement,
ceded certain land to the Indian
80 long as grass grows and water
flows" where he was to be unmo1est-
ed by the white man and free to hunt
and fish without restriction.
For nearly three quarters of a CEN
fury the Indians have occupied this
country and have partially developed
it, Each tribe has lad a separate
government, the head or executive of
which is classified by some tribes as
chiefs and by others as governors.
The various nations manage their
own affairs through their officers and
legislatures whose acts are first ap-
proved by the President of the United
States before becoming effective
Oklahoma, the last commonwealth
born of the Louisiana Purchase, was
taken from a part of the Indian en-
pire. That portion of the Indian Ter
ritory which embraced Oklahoma had
been ceded to the Creek and Seminole
Indians when they were brought west
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-04-15

SCAT SftSo "iSS r%oi9du Stdy.
eat EN- They're heavy on the STUN
mick when they're cold.'
The man ate the food, including the
indigestible cakes, with voracity
that proclaimed great hunger and
Miss Abigail's heart was touched
I'll make you some tea," she said.
and rising placed the teapot on the
stove which was now burning cheer
fly
"Ma-am," said the burglar, won't
you sit down and drink cup too?
It's many years since 1 sat down to
tea with Teddy"
Il suppose" said Miss Abigail. peer
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-01-17
THE FIRST OUTIABLE
Sill 'MENT TO BANAI|

Editor Advertiser: In the selection
from Governor Carriers Report on the
Commerce Of the Port of Honolulu, :"
in your issue Of the 14th inst. there
occurs a statement which seems TO re-
Guire correction, and maybe explana-
ton You quote as follows:
1T may be interesting TO know that
the first shipment of merchandise in
TO Hawaii paying duty was brought
by an American vessel, the Vancouver,
from the Columbia River. consigned
TO a Mr.. G. T. Allen. agent for the
Hudson Bay Company" etc.
know not who is responsible for
the slip of pen. or type, that trans
forms this vessel TO American owner
ship. as both Custom House and other
records of the time shows the bark
Vancouver to have been a vessel of the
Hudson Bay Company, an English
Trading Corporation, and it is fair TO
presume their vessels were OF English
registry.
Honolulu Events of 1842-44,' in the
last issue of the Hawaiian Annual,
shows under date of Feb Is, 1912, the
arrival of this vessel from London.
and sailing March II, she returns
again Jan. 5, 1843. from the Columbia
River, with salmon and lumber, on
which occasion she has the distinction
of being the first vessel to make en-
try and pay 6sty at the newly estab-
lished Custom House, as stated.
Yours in the interest of truth
THOS. G. THRUM.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-01-17
HAWAIIAN TOBACCO AND ITS pos
SlBluTlES.

The time may yet come when Hawai-
will ask the world 10 have q smoke,
and will give it better cigar than
the finest Havana now in the market
In his report of the work of the Cen
eral Experiment Station. printed else
where in this paper. Director Jared
Smith asks for $4,000 per year for Two
years more to carry on his various
experiments in tobacco culture. and
expresses the faith that in that time
he can demonstrate the absolute COM
merciaI success OF tobacco culture in
these islands. If it can be shown to
capitalists, as Mr.. Smith says that it
can, that a first class quality of tobac-
co can be grown in Hawaii. the ex-
pertinent will be well worth all and
more than all that it has or will here
after cost the Territory. The world
wants tobacco. and has never had
enough OF the quality that is grown in
a certain small district Of Cuba.
Like all experts, Mr.. Smith refrains
from enthusiasm in his official report,
adhering TO the dryest of dry facts,
nevertheless there is the best Of reason
for saying that the Hanakua tobacco
experiment has succeeded beyond the
utmost hopes of the men who have
been engaged in it. Mr.. Abram Louis
son, upon whose place the experiments
have been conducted, is authority for
bacco bears a close resemblance tic the
best quality Havana, the soil upon
analysis showing a remarkable
similarity to the soil in the choice
Cuban district, and the product grown
in Hamakua being very like the
Cuban. In fact. large number of
Hamakua cigars have been manufac-
tured, and it said to be impossible for
even the connoisseur in weeds to tell
these cigars from the most expensive
Havanas.
An expert in tobaccos. being shown
some the Hamakua cigars and tobacco,
said that the samples would be worth
$3.50 per pound in the markets of the
world-and all that could be grown
would be taken.
The Sumatra tobacco does not do so
well on Hawaii as the Cuban variety,
but that is a minor matter. Nobody
will want to grow Sumatra tobacco
when ne can raise Cuban and get $3.50
per pound for 1t. AS a matter of fact,
at that price tobacco would be far and
away the most profitable crop the
farmers here could grow. Perhaps to-
bacco viii be king in Hawaii yet, and
it is crop for small farmers as well
as large ones
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-01-17
MISS KOPKE
AND ERNEST
ROSS MARRIED

Miss Bernice Kopke and Mr.. Ernest
Ross were united in marriage last
evening at St. Andrews Cathedral,
Rev. Canon Macintosh officiating The
wedding ceremony was attended by a
large number of the friends of the
couple.
The church interior was fragrant and
attractive with decorations of green
and white, typified by palms and mar
guerites.
The bride entered the nave leaning
upon the arm Of her father, Mr.. f.
Kopke. Following her were tie maid
of honor Miss Eda Eopke, and the
bridesmaids, Miss Lily Patty Miss
Greenwich and Miss Elsie Waterhouse
the ushers in attendance being Mes srs.
FranR~Armstrong, Robert Mist, Ernest
Kopke, Will Soper ami Samuel Eiker
The groom, served by Mr.. Donald
Ross as best man, met the bride and
party at the charcel, where the MINIS
ter performed the ceremony which
made them husband and wife The
bride was beautiful in a gown of white
net over liberty satin, trimmed with
real lace.
To the strains of a wedding march
the bridal pair left the sacred edifice
and repaired 10 the home of the brides
parents on Kewalo street, where the
wedding supper was served. Among
those who attended the feast We're the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kopke
and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Isenberg, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Jones, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Waterhouse, Mr. j. F. Hack
field, Mr.. and Mrs. Faxon Bishop Mr.
and Mrs. George Robertson and the
bridal party.
The display of wedding presents at
the family residence was elaborate,
comprising cut glass, silver and many
useful household gifts. The bride and
groom leave today on the steamer Ma
una Loa for Hawaii, where they will
spend honeymoon lasting two or three
weeks. On their return they will reside
in College Hills in pretty cottage
near the Montague Cookies.