The Kansas Statesman from Atchison, Kansas • 8

THE KANSAS STATESMAN, PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, ATCHISON, KANSAS. PACIFIC HOTEL SATURDAY For years Dr. R. Johnson Held of New York had been preparing an exhaustive treat A Lost Missouri island. Corner Fourth and Main streets.

Half ise on diseases of tne eye, ear lilock vvt'st of Union Depot. This house has lately been refitted throughout First class acciunmodations furnished the traveling piildic. and nose. The other evening he completed the last of the New Feed Store, Hp We have just put in a new feed 11 store at the corner of Eighth ijhh and Kansas ave. Goods prompt- HI ly delivered to all parts of city.

II LV1 BBS 532 type men pages, and We sell 20 lbs of sugar for $1, M. DELANEY, Proprietor. to everyone buying $1 worth with a sigh of satisfaction sat back in his chair to enjoy a cig of Tea, Coffee and Spices ar, tie ten on into a nap, irom Best Brands of Flour, which he awork to find that the burning end of his perfecto had ignited the cloth of the table on which he had laid the manu H. B. HORN, Insurance Agent, Notary Pubilo.

has removed his insurance office to NO. 315 COMMERCIAL ST New Phone 1200 Old Phone 602 iifl 11 I- SPRACUE script. The pages were nearly all consumed and lay in a heap CAPITAL TEACO. Ff -F FF Jtnr f'-H of ashes. 717 COWL.

ST. The late Rev. Storrs was a very hard man to interview, for he resented the mqutsitive- 6.6.Vin ness of the press and Icy to its Tlios Thomsons Go my 1 0. A. LEE CO.

I I Dealers in 2 i a rents, one eveung a report dealer in er attended a reception at his house and in the of the evening touched his arm and whisperd: Doctor, I'm from the I want the names of guests and all particulars." Ulay, Grain, Feed, rocenes. Ladies and Gents Shoe Shining: Parlor rnent of troops in 1818-19. And here Major Long, on his tamtus expedition to the Yellowstone, held a council with the Kansas Indians on August 24, 1819. The island was first opened by Major John Dougherty of Liberty, the father of the present congressman from that district, who in his day was a famous trapper and a member of the American Fur Company, and spent many years among the Indians. The fur company had a number of trading posts on the upper Missouri, where they kept merchandise which they traded to the Indians for furs.

Major Dougherty laid off the town of Iatan, named for an Indian chief. It then had bright prospects and was located on the banks of the river, but it is not as large now as it was forty years ago it died with the navigation of the river. Cow island, too, is gone. Like many smaller islands in the river it has been swept away by the rapacious current of that stream until now not an acre is left, and the fact that such an island ever existed is unknown to the present generation. The old Missouri has cut some bigh capers in the last half century, and the channel is not where it once was.

At the foot of the bluff at iVeston, where stood Warner's warehouse, from which the bales of hemp were rolled directly onto the bows of the boats, is now an immense willow sand bar and tbe river is a half mile away. In tbe palmy days of steam-boating on the Missouri river one of the most noted localities on that turbulent and uncertain stream was Cow island, situated in tbe river about seven miles above Weston and opposite tbe old town of Iatan. It then con tained about 1,000 acres and was densely covered with a Drimeval forest of Cottonwood. It acquired its peculiar name from the fact that at an early day some time in the last century a French trader, in ascending the river, found here a solitary cow, the firs' ever seen so high up, and the only one then within hundreds of miles. She had been stolen, doubtless, by the Indians from the white settlement on the Mississippi river near St.

Charles, driven up the river and placed on the island to prevent her escape. The French gave to the island the name 'Isle de Vacbe," tbe English meaning of which was "Cow island." The island was in former days a place of historic interest and was a noted landmark, not only among the early voyagers and steamboat men, but the early explorers as well. Lewis and Clarke landed there and replen ished their larder with several deer on July 1804. They found at the head of tbe island a large lake, now called Bean lake, containing beaver and many water fowl. It was the first beaver they had seen.

Captain Martin, another explorer, wintered here with a detatch- Office of City Scales, 8th Main, Phone 117. 1 Fresh Meats and Feed. Fresh Vegetables in Season. 117 South Third St. ATCHISON.

S. Tlie Colorado Junk SDop "Yes, Dr. Storrs whispered in return, "this way, this way," and, taking the young man's arm, he escorted him to the front and put him out. It is related that. Julian Cor-bett, the naval expert and author of "Drake and the Tudor Navy" and "The Successors of Drake," wrote some time ago to the British admiralty office suggesting that a new first-class battle-ship in course of construction be christened the Drake.

A formal acknowledgment of the receipt of the letter was followed by a dignified reply expressing the admiralty's regret at not being able to carry out Mr. Corbett's suggestion, and J. B. Sowers, Blacksmith 518 SOUtn TtiL hi New Ptione 649. Highest casli price paid for Scrap ton and all kinds of metals, rags, bottles, dry bones, tailor rags, etc, titet.

All kinds of blacksmithing done in first-class shape All work done promptly. Wagon and buggy repairing a specialty. New Phone Cafi. 1 132 to 1 110 Main explaining that it would be co' Wm. LEWIN, Mgr.

Atchison Kansas. Ash and 10th, streets 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE C. F. Koebrich, Butcher. Ms onnterest Some Orioinal Some Not.

Trade Marks Fresh Meat, Lard, Ham, Sausage and Bacon. Designs CnpvRir.HTS Ac. Anyone Rending a sketch and descriptinins quickly ascertain our opinion free whether ai The bubonic plague is said to be the most stubborn ol epidemics, not yielding to the most energetic treatment. While the dread of smallpox, cholera and yellow fever has been much lessened of late years because of the progress of medical science, no great hold has yet been obtained on the "black death." No century has ever began on Wednesday, a Friday or a Sunday, and the same order of days is repeated every twenty years. January and October of each year always begin with the same day; so with April and July; sowith September and December; so with February.

March and November. "Did you ever hear the joke about the guide in Rome who showed some travelers two skulls of St. Paul, one as a boy and the other as a man?" asked an American of a German friend who claimed that he has acquir inveniion is prnuamy piiLeiituoie. wiiiiiiu! ttona strictly confidential. Handbook on Pai((JH' lent free.

Oldest agency for securing patexst Patents taken through Munn Co. txv tpecial notice, without charge, in the 927 Fifth st. near Cornet of Division st Telephone 647. scientific American. A handsomely Illustrated weekly.

Largest cir. Terrell, Xi-a dilation or any scient Tear: four months. Venice has cafe which has been open day and night for 150 years. According to his own account, Red Cloud, the noted chief of the Cayugas' is now civilized "a whole lot." He is 815 years old. Charles A.

Smith of Minneapolis has presented 25.000,000 feet of timber, valued at 125,000 to the Swedish Lutheran college at Lindsberg, Kans. The king of Italy received telegrams of congratulation in the first or second day after the birth of his daughter and, in honor of the event, 20,000 re MUNN New Branch Offlco. (125 Washington. D. C.

I. P. Stephens, Book Seller and Stationer. Triennial Conclave, Knights Templer Louisville, August, 27 to 31, 1901 Low Rates Sit Bicycles, Rubber Stamps and Picture Framing. and Iron Atchison, Katu 727 Com'l.

st. VIA THE 9 ed the real New England sense of humor. "No," said the German, beaming in anticipation of a good story. "Tell it rne at once, mem friend, dat joke." An Emporia, clergyman says that "the present atmospheric conditions are a punishment of Almighty God for the coldness, lukewarmness and in-d fference of our people in relig-ii'inus matters. As the per spiration oozes from his polished and thoughtful brow just as it does from the more worldly hides of his flock we must draw tho inference that he isn't a very hot number in religious matters himself.

John Jones of Pittston, made a find last week which is of great interest. Ho found trary to all precedent to name a first class battle ship after a bird. HOW CHI NESE ADVERTISE. Advertising in Chinese newspapers is done in much more enticing language than in this country. Perhaps this is necessary in order to make an impression on the Chinese readers who are inclined to be rather pelegmatic.

Here, for instance, is the announcement of the maker of quack medicine: "Our receipe has come to us from a physician of the Ming dynasty. A certain mandarin was journeying in the hill country when he saw a woman as though flying. In her hand she held a stick, and she was pursuing an old fellow of 100 years. The mandarin asked: "Why do you beat that old man?" She answered: "He is my grandson, for I am 500 years old and he is 141. He will not himself by taking his medicine and so I am beating him.

"The mandarin alighted from his horse and knelt down and did obeisance to saying: "Give me, I pray you, this drug that I may hand it down to prosperity for the salvation of mankind." "Hence it got its name "Fairy Receipt for Lengthening Life." Take it for five days and the body will feel light, take it for ten days and your spirits will become brisk, for twenty days and the voice will be strong and clear "and the hands and feet supple, for one year and white hairs will become black again and you move as though flying. "Take it constantly and all troubles will vanish and you will pass a long life without growing old. Two dollars a bottle." Another announcement inserted by a jilted swain whose lady love eloped with Chu Ling closes with these heartfelt words: "I cannot control my wrath and bitterness. My loved one has, it is plain, been enticed away by this rascal's deceit. How.

I wonder, can a mere tailor's dummy like this succeed in winning her? "Surely he has not law or justice before his eyes. It is on this account that I am advertising. Should any kindheart-ed gentleman give me information of her whereabouts by letter I will reward him with should he bring her back to her narents I will joyfully give him $10. "I will most certainly not eat my words. His kindness and benevolence for myriad of generations, to all eternity, shall not bo forgotten.

Mountain Route. LOW PATE BULLETIN. State Association of Kansas Millers has imported a quantity of Russian wheat for seed grain for Kansas farmers. Representative Underwood of Alabama says the people of his State are more interested just now in the agricultural and indus trial development of their State than they are in politics. Judge O.

V. Waterson, at one time private secretary to president "Sam" Houstou of the Republic of Texas, is missing rom Wakefield, under suspicious circumstances. Cable dispatches from Minister Rockhill disclosed some facts about the indemnities not heretofore brought out. vjhina will make the first payment of interest in January, 1U02. English capitalists own the railroads, coal fields, great trusts and bodies of land in the United States.

We pay tribute to them every hour. But we are a free people! Statistics show that the United States sells more to Germany than any other nation and stands third in the list as a purchaser. Trade between tbe two countries is increasing steadily. The distinction among animals of requiring least sleep belongs to the elephant. In spite of its capacity for hard work the ele phant seldom, if ever, sleeps more than 4 or occasionally more than five hours.

A remarkable old horse has just been turned out to grass in Newark, N. J. He has been used for producing antitoxin for diphtheria. He cost $15 originally and has produced $9,000 worth of the antitoxin. Edison and Tesla, the electricians, are both much averse to music and each experiences a feeling of positive discomfort when within the reach of melodious sounds.

It i recalled that other men of acini iwledged genius have been similarly uf llicted. For instance. Byron had no ear far music, and neitri-vocal nor instrumental att'ored him the slightest pleasure. Edmund Burke, wIiom oratory was musrc to his auijienas, hated music. Charles James Fox, another great orator; Daniel O'Donuell, still another; Will Pitt, a third; Robert I'eel, a fourth all of these ran away from the sound of music Rubber shoes for horses are fast displacing the old iron shoes in the cities.

It is claimed, sprained tendons, iujured shoulders and rheumatism has ceased fully T)0 per cent. They cost $1 each regarlless of size. The shoes arc ide with an iron center, shape' the same as the old iron The rubber is attached by -ns of pen-ings through th iron and is inseparable Hie shoes. The only wa tie removed is by weaiM' il by putting the shoe in' a tuv iiul burning it off l''or nviivy iinrses there fully half an inch of solid rubber. The nail- are driven through in the iron frame and this being near tho hoof and half an inch from tho sua fan of the si mm' it is impossible for the nails to come in contact, with the romlway.

Tickets on sale Aug. 24 to 2G, inclusive, and in Colorado August 23 to 25 inclusive. Good to return until Sept. 2, and may be extended until Sept. 16, 1001.

For further information write any agent of the Company, II Townsend, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Mo. a twenty pound cannon ball seven feet below surface at West Pittston, which, it is believed, was used in the attack against Forty fort at the time of Wyom ing massacre in the revolution. I PIANO quests for money. Coleman and James Younger, the noted bandits of the north west, who have recently been released from prison.

after servi'ig a tinn of twenty-five years, have ijegjn work as sali- i for i Si Paul in grave and monumn is. An lOuglit-hmeu oiicesnid to a FivnCh friend: "French is such -a silly language. For instance, you call bread pain. replind the Frenchmm, "but to us, you know, it is jusi as strange to call pain bread." The reflected. "I suppose it is," he said 'but then it is bread, you know." Tlie governor of Pennsylvania has signed an act, which makes it a ini-deineinor for an employe of a telegraph or telephone company to i moan to a third person any information he or she may acquire because of his or h-r posi i ni during tlio transmission of messages.

The iipw law imposes a penalty of 100 fine, imprisonment for six months, or both. Lord Roberts' dispatches from south Africa are said to have been written by Lieutenant Col onel II. V. Oowen, his assistant military secretary. Apropos, it is recalled thatthe duke of Wellington was once told that his wonderfully pithy wardispatch es would live long as models for that kind of correspondence "Yes, "said the iron duke.

"I didn't think Our wood had it in him," referring to his seeretary. Charles Lamb tells of a chronic grumbler who always com-plained at whist, because he had so few trumps. My some artifice his companions managed to deal him the whole thirteen, hoping to extort sotne expression of satisfaction, but he only looked more wretched than ever as ho examined his hand, "Well, Torn," said Lamb, "haven't you trumps enough this timer" "Yes" grunted Tom, "but I've not other cards." TUNING. The ball when found was covered with rust two inches thick. Mr.

Jones will present his Hud to the Wyoming historical so ciety. Not all of u.s have viewed the national capital from the top of Washington monument, but it The Missouri Pacific will liave renin trip tickets on sale fur the following occasions at very low rates: Pun-Aniorii'iin exposition, llufliiln. N. T. round trip ticket good for ten, lllftcen und until 31 elieiip rates.

Home excursions tn till points, soullieiiMt. souli WfA and northwest, on sulo at ono fure plus Sc. tho round trip, llrst uml third Tuesdays, i-va, July. August and September. Denver, Colorado Springs or I'ucblr.

xti J-turn: September 1 to 10, $15. Final return limit ill, 1031. Ion wood Springs und return $10; i1i'MtuU to nitoH to Colorado points, Ogden atd S.M LuUo nnd return $11), Steamship tickets to und from IOurejeVih0 linen. For rates, dates of sale, limits, prinlM matter and further Information seefcu nearest agent or address C. K.

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Louis, Mo. will hereafter be easy to do so If your piano needs tuning, repairing or if the action rattles or needs regulating and call up new phone 1043 or address 717 So. 7th. St. Atchison, Kansas.

PriceH most reasonable and first-class work guaranteed. W. W. MOCALL, PIANO TUNER. Eight years experience with J.

W. Jenkins Sons K. C. Mo. if on the spot.

The shaft has beey equipped with an elevator, and the new "lift," which rises 555 feet to the top, is provided with electrical cui-offs and mechanical grips of every kind so as to insure the safety of the public. In the opinion of the government engineering oflicers it would be impossible for the J. K. Allen, Merchant Tailor car to fall any distance, no Albert H.Iloitot, James W. Ortt.

B. P. Waggoner, W. P. aggoner.

Waggener, Horton fi Orr. Attorneys and Counselors ASK YOUR GROCER FOR matter what might happen to the machinery. The new car will not bo put into service for the public for about a week. In the meantime the machinery will be run daily arid the attendants aud engineers practiced in its operation. In favorable weather the view from the top of the 'monument is a magnificent one, comprehending the city and much historic country.

at 420, Commercial street makes new and fashionable suits anywhere at from $23 $33 and pantaloons at from $5 to $10. All work guaranteed. Examine my stock and make your selection. ROlStOI Second lloor of Ilctlieringloa Uuild'mjr. Atchison, Kansas.

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