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The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
NHE PLAINS OF KANSAS
THE SAD CONDITION OF A COuN-
TRY WITHOUT RAIN
First IMPRESSIONS of A TepGerfoot
From A Journey Across The
Tracklers Prairie

If we remember right our first letter
ended abont midnight Of July 6, some
where over in Kansas. After that all
was a blank to US until the next morn
ing. AS 1--we awoke from somewhat
broken sleep our first impulse was to feel
for that S25 Finding it intact we hove
a sigh of relief. Since that a couple of
those s. bills have disappeared but we
"a perfectly legitimate manner.
By Saturday morning we chad passed
the thickly settled part of Kansas. The
farms became less numerous and farther
apart and wa began to realize the full
meaning of the word ''prare.' Vege
tation also became less and less luxuri-
ant until what little there was left had
the appearance of having never known
the advantage of rain. If it has rained
in western Kansas within the last cen
tury it does not look like it.
o! the monotony of the sun scorched
plains. Almost as level as floor with
miles and miles in which there are no
sigus of life 1t seemed as though We
would never reach the shore of this
seemingly boundless ocean of prairie.
We said there was no sign of life on
these piairies, but we must take that
hack, as there was stretch of country
several miles 10 width which seem to a
bound in jack rabbits. 1t is safe to say
that we counted at least thirty or forty
of these fleet footed long cared. speci
window. What they lived on we cannot
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

imagine. We also saw number of
prairie dogs and as they stood on their
hind legs seemed to say "howdy do"
Man has surely d wonderful capacity
for adopting himself to circumstances
We have frequently wondered swbat
would happen if all the wood in the
weird was used up. We dare say that
"a substitute would be found. Out here
in western Kansas they have evidently
run out of wooden fence posts At any
rate they have found very substantial
substitute in the way of stone. There
are hundreds and hundreds of fence
posts hewn out of stone after the man
ner of hitching posts we have in Jasper.
The stone is probably soft sand stone
and is easy to cut.
Another indication of man s ingenuity
we noticed in the way that the kansan
of the plains utilities the barb wire fen
ces as telephone. We noticed at fire.
quent crossroads wire attached to the
barb wire fence on one side CT the road,
ascends to pole and acos, the road to
another pole then attached to the wire
fence on the other side of the road, and
ut once came to the conclusion that they
were truly telephone systems OF there
immense ranches.
Speaking OF the scarcity of water, on
the western plains reminds us CONVEX
sation we overheard. A farmer was
hauling water when Il stranger asked
him how far be had to haul the water.
Two miles" he said. "Why don't you
dig u WELL" said the stranger. Its al
the same thing" said the farmer, sits
about the same distar ce either way"
Our better half has told us many times
of living in a ''dug out" 10 western Kan
sas, but We never fully realized what
she meant until we journeyed across the
plains. Here we saw a great many of
these humble habitations. Having liv-
ed in one of these piles Of dirt no won
der she can be reasonably contenled
with country editor.
For time We were somewhat puzzled
by what locked from the car window
like little pile OF coal ashes left by a
threshing engine after it has finished a
job of threshing. They seemed to be so
numerous that we were at a loss to know
where all the grain was that had been
! lhreshed We learned aftprward how
ever, that these were ant hills
and were composed of black
gravel which the ants had reared. Ii
seems that these ant hills are all over
the prairies Of western Kansas and east
ern Colorado. The farmers find them
TO be somewhat of q nuisance when
moving grass as the blade of the mower
often pillow through them and the gravel
is verv hard on the blades of the ma
chine.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
a Tragic Finish

A watchman's neglect permitted a
leak in the great North Sea d, Ike,
which child's finger could have stopp-
ed, to become a ruilous break, deyas-
Eating an entire province of Holland.
In like manner Kenneth McIver OF
Vanceboro, Me-, permitted little cold
to go unnoticed until tragic finish
VAS only averted by DR.. Kings New
Discovery. He writes: "Three doctors
gave me up to die of lung inflammation,
caused by neglected cold; But DR..
Kings New Discovery saved my life"
Guaranteed best cough and cold cure
at Webb Bros. drug store. SOC ADD
Sl.O0. Trial bottle free.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

Apart of the plains of Kansas is
known as the "short grass country"
The gross here, is very short and looks
as though it would be impossible for an
animal of any kind to find enough pour
isbment to keep it alive Yet their are
"a great many cattle which can be seen
and it is said that they do quite well on
the grass.
After miles and miles of this kind Of
landscape it is somewhat Of relief to
suddenly come upon new variety OF
vegetation. This is in the form of little
punches of peculiar looking grass or
10 inches high representing something
like the appearance of patch Of cab
bage. ''See the sage brush, )" cries one
we are looking for the first time upon a
plant that we have heard much about
but never seen before. We understand
that cattle eat this grass and seem to
like it. M lea COWS are kept from it
however as much as possible, as it
makes the milk and cream unmarketa-
BILE.
There are very few towns from the
center of Kansas to the state line and
what there are small and it would seem
to US they have but little TO exist for.
The evidence of tragedy. of shatter-
ed hopes is found at one place. There
is Il fine two story brick school house of
about six rooms out on the barren prai.
RE and as far as we could see not a
dwelling house in sight. On inquire we
found that this was q relic of boon,
days. tits said that.a new town was
started at this place and for the first few
years gave promise of a prosperous fu-
tu,e. Az the height of its prosperity
the school house was built. People
came fro M far and near and began the
making of homes. One year after an
other without rain played havoc with
the crops on the farms aud the people
saw their expectations and hopes shat.
tered and one by one moved away auo
now nothing remains but an empty
school house to tell of that which once
had been Il promising town.
Well, we'll this is the second long let
ter.supposed to be from Colorado, and
yet we have just reached the Colorado
line. But this letter has reached tt
such length that we must close, will
the promise that our next letter will be
gin with the first step into Colorado.
| uWeu
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
For Sale.

A one-half interest in patent right
covering Barton, jasper and Newton
counties. This is household article
and one that is needed in every home.
Reason for selling, going out Of state,
and have not time to devote to the same.
For terms and further information adj
dress F. w. Manchester, 712 Pearl st.
Joplin Mo. 1886 +
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
A Hard Lot

Of troubles to contend with, spring from
torpid liver and blockaded bowels, IN
less you awaken them to their proper
action with DR.. Kings New Life Pills;
the pleasantest and most effective cure
for Constipation. They prevent Appen-
dicitis and tone up the system. 25c at
Webb Bros. Drug store.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
twenty years sattle

II was looser in a twenty year bat
tie with cronic piles and malignant sore
until l tried Bucklen's Arnica Salye;
which turned the tide, by curing both,
till not trace remains" writesSA. M.
Bruce, of Farmville, Va. Best for old
Ulcers, Cuts, Burns and Wounds. Csc
at Webb Bros. druggist.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

Notice is hereby given that the deliu
quent Tax Books for 1902, 3, 4, and 3
are now in ny hands with instructions
from city council to collect on or before
July /, 1905, and if not Sc paid suit will
be brought for same.
THos. SEAL, City Collector.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

WANTED: 10 men in each state to
travel, post signs, advertise and leave
sample Of our goods. Salary $1,000 per
month. $500 per day for expenses.
ROYAL SUPPLY co, Dept, ".
Atlas Block, Chicago, H. 1913
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

1t has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away diseases ard
dliven away more fears than any other
medicine in the world. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets. j. X. Schneider
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

Children like Kennedy's Laxative
Honey aud tar. The plcasaptest ano
best cough syrup to take, because il
contains no opiates. Sold by, J. X.
Schroeder.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

Also my collins and Undertaker's
supplies.are fine and large line to pick
from. ] have robes and shoes, whit
hose. 1 have taken thorough course
In Embalming and will take good care
Of bodies aid preserve them with fluid.
l furnish Pictures enlarged and many
other things,
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

Try our Brick Ice Cream for
Suppers, Socials, etc. It goes
farther than any other kind
J. w. Boucher & Son.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19

VIII Graves, Medoc, Sanford Elting,
Carthage, say they have used Dr. Rea's
Healing Powder and Gall Cure, ane
prefer them to any other remedies for
the cure OF barb wire cute, harness
gals or proud iiesh, etc. Sold b,
Il. F. Pitts.
The Jasper news., 1906-07-19
[ furniture and Undertaking

Lat all times anasxeeping nice line
of Furniture, all Paper, Telescopes,
winow shades, Linolinm and OilIcloths.
A fine line of Ingram carpets, samples
Brussels. Moquetts, and make piles Of
Picture Frames.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
Col. IAUKEA NOW
NEWSPAPER NAN
Buys Into Hawaiian Paper
To Use in Local
Campaign

Articles of Incorporation were filed
yesterday In the office Of the Treasurer
of the Territory for the Aloha Alma
Company, Ltd. The company. in when
Col Curtis laukea Is one of the prin-
ciDai stockholders, is formed for the
purpose of taking over the Hawaiian
newspaper known as the he Aloha
Alma. The following directors are
named: Emma A. Nawahi, Frank Il.
Harvey, Curtis i. laukea. John X
Pronderggst and l.. l.. Like.
Mrs. Nawahi is named as president.
Col. laukea as treasurer and John L..
Prendergast Is treasurer. The exact
amount of stock which each OF the di-
rectors holds Is yelled by the articles
which state OF the $500 shares at -
1856 for the paper, thus leaving only
one share apiece for the other incor,
poratOrs.
The paper will now without doubt
switch In politics and will change from
being the party organ OF the Home
Rulers to be the Official organ of the
Democratic party In the city among
The Hawaiidns, while the contest fOI
this position among the haole papers
Is being bitterly fought for.
The Ike Aloha Alma was founded by
the late Joseph Nawahi. who was deep
ly interested IN the Home Rule move
ment. ana since his death has beer
edited ana managed by his widow, VIII,
viii stlll retain the principal owner
ship and management of the paper.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
PANAMA CANAL MODEL
EXHIBITED At SACHS

The first model of the Panama Ca.
nal ever shown in this city Is now on
exhibition at the Sachs Dry Goods
Co. This canal. that will connect the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Is of par
ticular importance to the Islands, and
from studying this model one is able
TO learn much of the vast undertake
ing and the country through which 1t
IL to be built The model Is ten feet
ry :. four, made of papier mache. and
|; plainly shows the contour OF the
country in the vicinity of the canal.
This is particularly true as regards
the surrounding mountains and water
ways.
With the completion Of the Panama
Canal one Of the greatest steps ever
made for maritime interests in the
worlds history will have been taken.
Panama will undergo changes re.
markable for their vastness and per-
sons well informed as to these
changes will find probable use for
heir knowledge.
This interesting and instructive
Panama Canal model, shown at
Sachs. will assist one greatly in &c.
curing this knowledge. Il is to be
given away in voting contest to the
most popular school. fraternal order
or institution. Particulars as regards
rules of this voting contest will be an.
rounced later. q. IN
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
CAMPAIGN OPENS
At AALA PARK
Several Candidates Make
First Appearance
On Stump

With fireworks and music aud
speeches galore the Republicans viii
tonight open their campaign with a
Tou5lng meeting ot hala Park, Elab-
crate arrangement have been made to
make II shining success. Two big
portable electric iigat viii make the
scene Of the gathering gs bright as dag,
end tho bursting OF rockets and other
fireworks against the dark sky, with
ten musicians NIiGRg the air with sweet
Hawaiian music, Wal furnish a hitting
background for the rhetorical efforts OF
the politicians on the stump.
a. @. ". Robertson will preside. The
following win be the speaker. &. +.
thtlillG"urtn and ". o. Smith, candI-
dataa Tor senator; w. 4. Rawlins, A.
ID. CGst,O. Z. " Quinn, Joseph Kalana,
y. s.. G. Long. 4. S. EalClOpu, John a.
Hughes, j. n. $. KaieO. >. +. COrren,
candidates for Representative: 4. V.
Hnar $. G. Dwight and Chas. Hustace,
Jr., candidates IUr Supervisor; ". ".
Harris, candidate for SupCrvisor-at
large; A. NJ. Brown. candidate for Sher-
III; j. W. Cathcart. candidate Tor Cuun-
~ Attorney; r. Z. z. Waterhouse, can
dldute for Treasurer; JAS. Bicknell,
candidate for Auditor: ID. EglauOka-
luni, Jr.. candidate for Clerk: and
Henry @. Vida. candidate for Deputy
sheriff.
An interesting feature Of the meeting
Is the fact that several Of the candi'
dates will on this occasion make then
FIRST appearance ON the political ros'
trum. Among These are Chas. +. Chill
lingworth and Il. a. {. Long, who, how
ever, as attorneys cnn he be expected
10 be immune from stagefrlght; a. V
Gear. Chas. Hustace, Jr,, and A. ID
Castro, who showed oratorical ability
at the famous Robinson meeting Of
the Portuguese.
Tonight another Republican meeting
VIII be held 40 Walalua, where Senator
McCaGdless will speak, and possibly
others Of The candidates who are not L
appear at AHlp Park
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
ESTATE OF EMMA METCAlF
ikAlkA.

The undersigned. Alice Mctcalf, hav-
ing been appointed cxccutrix Of the
will of Emma Mctcalf Ikaika. late OF
Kalaupapa. Molokai, deceased, here
by gives notice To all creditors of the
said Emma Mctcalf Ikaika, TO present
their claims, duly authenticated, asd
with proper vouchers. II any exist.
even II the claim Is secured by mort
gage upon real estate, to the said exc
outrix at the office of Thompson a.
Clemens, $40 Campbell Block. Homo
lulu, Oahu. within six months of the
date of the first publication of this
notice or they will be forever barred.
Dated Honolulu, September 9th.
1906.
ALICE METCALF,
Exccutrix. VIII of Emma Metcalf
lkaika, Deceased.
35OO-Scpt. 20; Oct. 9, 10, 20, "a
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
MESSAGE TO ANEoAWA
CONTINUED from PAGE y

CONTINUED from Page y
any warning whatever We all
thought that she had simply gone on
,Le harbor a mile or two In order not
10 anchor In u dangerous position,
end that she would return in the
morning Instead Of this, when day
light came she had disappeared, II
was as dastardly a trick a5 one could
find anywhere
while we were a8hore.at Midway
we had the best Of everything. The
cable people gave up their quarters
mud treated us In the very finest way
possible. The provisions were taken
on from the Mongolia and included
all that anyone could ask, Ice, fresh
meats and other things OF this variety
were plenty. What more could one
wish?
THE officers and crew Of the Mon
golia deserve all manner Of praise aud
| wish chat there was some wey Of
showing our appreciation OF the kind
nesses shown 10 MS. In the same way,
on the Buford, everything possible
was done Tor us Captain Heidi was
most courteous In every way. lie is
lno fellow and we all like him.
There are only one or two who were
on the ship who were not satisfied.
and you will laugh when ! tell you
that they were travelling on passes.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
Additional Cable News on Page z.
STORMS DESTRUCTIVE WORK

Pensacola, Sept. 2S.-At the height
OF the gale the wind blew at the rate
of ninety miles an hour. The tide
backed into the city for several blocks,
destroying houses and maying rivers
ol the. streets. During the gale fire
stated but was controlled after an
hours work six vessels and thirty
fishing boats were driven ashore. The
waterfront is strewn with wreckage
Tor ten miles. The damage amounts to
live millions Of dollars. Miles OF rail-
way are destroyed and wires are down.
II Is Feared that the warships at the
navy yard have been damaged.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
CHINESE ATHLETICS LUAU

The Chinese Athletic Club win erye
n luau tomorrow at b p. m. 10 celebrate
their winning Of the Championship OF
the Riverside League, Their good work
for the season In baseball was ended
last sunday when they won the cham-
piunship from the Palamas In q close
aud exciting game, invitations Vi II
most novel design have been issued and
the celebration viii be ho'd at Mrs,
Ayaus residence on Aala lane Of this
city ~ . p. m tomorrow A good time
Is sure 10 be had by III who attend.
- o.
Weekly Bulletin 81 per year,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
TAFT IN CONTROL

Havana, Sept 28.-Secretary Taft's
proclamation establishing n provisional
government for Cuba and assuming the
goyernorship, will be issued today.
Twenty-Five U. S. marines are gual Ing
the Cuban treasury and more are TO be
landed at once
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
MANY WERE KILLED

Mobile, Sept 9S.-The loss OF life
here from the great storm is 20. Five
thousand homes are damaged. The mi
litia is in control. There Is a shortage
of supplies ON account Of the destrlic-
ton of the transportation lines. Bus
mess Is sugnendcd.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
NEW = TO-DAY

HAVE you A SEWING MAcHlNEa
We buy, sell, exchange and repair
sewing machines and parts.
CRANE & SPENCER SEWING MA.
CHINE CO.,
TELEPHONE MAIN 494.
1903 N. KING ST. p. o. BOX $40.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
NOTICE
TO PASSENGERS s. s. MONGOLIA.

All through passengers per S. S.
MONGOLIA will please call at the OF.
fee of the undersigned Agents on
Monday. October list, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
II. HACKFELD & COMPANY.
LIMITED.
Agents, Pacific Mail s. s. Co
Honolulu. T. H., September goth.
1906. 35OO.2t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29

Remember that special dinner will
be served at the Seaside ON SUNDAY,
Hawaiian music.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
CASTRO is ILL

Calecas, Sept, 2S.-President Castro
is iii,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
sTRlcKLAND's
Lives Of the Queens
OF England
FROM THE NORMAN CONQUEST.

Complied from official records and
other authentic documents, private as
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with a biographical introduction by
John Foster Kirk. In sixteen vol.
umes with about one hundred hand
colored rare plates.
The Imperial Edition. limited 70
1000 numbered copies, bound In i'm
ported English buekram. $500 per
volume. There are other finer bind
inss including the Royal Edition.
$1,000 per volume and the Alexandra
Edition, 500 90 per volume. To be
had on easy installments Of $500
monthly and upwards.
Vim. c. Lyon Co.
COR. FORT AND HOTEL STREETS
tupstairs)
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29

The Weekly Edition OF the Evening
Bulletin gives a complete summary of
the news of the day. For 81 a year,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
AFFIDAVIT
Territory Of Hawaii }

Territory Of Hawaii }
)ss
island OF Oahu
THE REAL EXPLANATION OF
TWO KINDS.
IN THE CASE OF
MADE TO ORDER
VS..
READY TO WEAR.
Subscribed and sworn to be-
fore the public at large that
there are TWO KINDS Of
clothing, namely: made to
Order and Ready to Wear
and there 10 all the difference
In the world between the two.
The reason. you have worn
Ready to Wear Clothing here
tofore-it was a ? Of price,;
but now, since we are making
clothes to your individual
measure that give satisfaction,
for the same price as you pay
for ready to wear clothes that
can't give your moneys
worth. Say, II Is about time
you would get Wise and get
Your Moneys Worth.
OUR SUITS
MADE TO ORDER
FOR 1926
STAND STYLE,
QUALITY AND FIT.
Nothing to Compare Them
with In This Town.
Geo. A. Martin,
HOTEL STREET.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
LOCAL AND GENERAL

Cont try to be a clerk In your own
siore--or an office boy in your own
office. Use q Bulletin Want Ad.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29
FOR RENT.

'or Want Column See Page Six
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-09-29

Rlcnards near Queen SITS All teIe,
phone messages promptly attended TO.
We call for and deliver. pyeing extra.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-01-25

We usually have on hand good
land at reasonable prices that
can be bought with small cash
payment and the balance on the
crop payment plan.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-01-25
Musical Instruments
Stetson, Banjos' Man.
doIins and Guitars

I have made arrangements
with Mr.. Gardner and will give
to each person buying one of
these instruments. five private
lessons FREE. This offer is good
for thirty days, so get busy.
II. II. F'ULMER.