THE AMERICAN OR THE WAH OF HOKOK. ( BY TOM JOSSON. ) "Yes, everybody if talking about the immense Gold Fields at Cripple Creek, and were I twenty yean younger, no one could keep me from going there and becoming part ot that busy, bust ling mining camp," was the declara tion which greeted my description of that now famous d istrict. The speaker was Joshua Smith, my uncle, and one of the few men now living who joined in the mad rush to California nearly fifty years ago. More, he is one of the hundreds and thousands who wcoed and won the fickle goddess of fortune. Before he went to the Golden Gate people said he was visionary, but their only reason for saying so was based on his assertion that if a man had the courage to go to California or to invest in a fe w thousand shares of the mining stock then being offered for sale at what appeared to be a ridicul ously low figure, they would be worth thousands of dollars within a very few years. They even declared that you might go back a dozen centuries to the first families of Smiths and you would find them a visionary and also inquisitive family; jumping at conclusions that would seem, to any rational person, gross absurdities. Most people thought my uncle Joshua was a character that would require some profound and hard study to de duce anything worthy of note, while others said that by constant association with him you could observe things that would mark him as a superior man. He was a tall, angular fellow, with a small round head, eyes and hair as black as a raven's plumage, and a gait that reminded you of your boyhood days when you tried to appear at ease, and graceful, with a stone bruise on each heel Certainly you will all vote his disa greeable as well as homely after read' ing so much but in that conclusion you are rather premature. A better na- tured, more wholesouled fellow than Uncle Joshua could not be found in Oakdale. There never was a children's party that he did not receive the first invitation to attend. A tea party was never given without his name appear ing on the list of intended guests. No kind of amusement was ever put on foot by the male part of the population un less he was first consulted, and if he thought it would be a success, it was immediately put in motion. It would not be out of place to add that Uncle Joshua was well-to-do, and was still single though he was past thirty and had had many fair and gifted maidens try to take his heart by storm, but none of them seemed to awaken anything akin to tender feel ings, so one by one they left him to his solitude. His neighbors were all anxious to see him marry all had several marriage' able daughters which they were willing he should pick from and settle down on his farm ajoinlng town, and it was claimed to be the best in the immediate vrlitti-if n All wifriniif a a v nrl c nwnnn tlon, tendered this piece of advice hoping thereby to win the name of be ing an excellent match-maker. After he had withstood the assaults of Deacon Lett; the pleadings of Squire f Fontes: the arguments .of Professor Todd; the entreaties of old maids and the expostulations of married women, in their vain attempts to turn this man of stone apparently from the slow, but sure current that was sweeping him into the jaws of that hideous mon' ster bachelorhood-he bethought him' self of a way to rid him of this obnox ious topic. At that time nearly one-half our cltl zens had the "western fever" and the other half were crazy over the reports that were cming in from California of the unlimited quantity of gold that was being taken from the ground, washed from the sand along the rivers and crushed out of the very rocks them selves. Uncle Joshua belonged to the last half, and when he became thoroughly aware that nothing but the balmy air of California would satisfy him, he acted on his first impulse. It took but little over a week to set tle up his business and place his farm under the care of a bosom friend. When that was all over he joined a large company that was passing through Oakdale for the Pacific slope, and was soon moving westward. The scenery alone was enough to en chant the most rigid of men, and to throw into raptures the most fickle of womankind. On one side was bound less plains, coursed by brooks and riv 1 ers, and dotted by lakes whose waters i were as clear as crystal, and reflected v every object in sight, while on the other the rough, barren hills stood out prominently against the azure sky, and around them hung a 9moky, sleepy at mosphere. Then 'came the dismal swamps and dark pine forests, followed by the open, scorching plains of Texas. It was here t that all the glittering hopes were ban ished; where the unreal dreams of mountains of goll took unto themselves wlngt and flew away, and the sad, stern realities of frontier life intruded. But they wore by no means faint hearted. There was something beckon ing them in front to proceed, and the thought of the at home who would laughed at the venture goading them on, as each fond, gilded hope receded from their heart. Perseverance, though, will accom plish anythiig, so afusr being about three months on the road, they sud denly came into what they deemed the very heart of the gold region, and there they drove their stakes. Around them on every side were lofty mountain peaks and deep canons, which were covered with trees of nearly every clime, some in full bloom, others with their rich, luclous fruits hanging from boughs that nearly broke under their heavy load, while others, farther up the mountains, were as bare as Adam on his introduction into the Garden of Eden. In beautiful harmony with this.blrJs flitted here and there and sang their songs of praise to Him who sent acotber day. Brooks, starting from the tops of snow-capped mountains, danced and bubbled as they leaped from ledge to ledge in their rush to reach the rivu lets that raced through the canons to mingle their waters with the San Joa quin. Is it any wonder they set to work with reckless enthusiasm, when every thing around them seemed to have been created for man's exclusive enjoy ment? The beautifying of those rugged mountains, which in themselves were as unique and soul-inspiring as any piece of art, seemed the merest folly, but the omnipotent ruler looked further than the day of His creation, and was pleased with the thought that in after years thousands would go into ecstacies over the beautiful harmony of His masterpiece of scenery. Even the seasons in this new Eden seemed different to those in the native states of the sturdy miners who were busy looking for a paying claim, and as summer advanced and finally gave way to autumn, and as but little gold was the reward of a great deal of labor, the whole camp, with one exception, con cluded to move. Uncle Joshua was the single excep tion, and whenever the removal was mentioned he invariably gave the same answer, "I shall remain. This is my paradise and will be my home. Some one will be along one of these dtys who will be only too glad to share it with me," and with that he would walk away. But the camp was soon broken up, and all, save Uncle Joshua, headed their pack mules for the scene of a late discovery, and were soon staking off claims, which proved to beaspjor as those left In the mountains miles below. CHAPTER II. Days and weeks sped by with great swiftness at the little mining camp with its single inhabitant, and it was fully two months after the departure of the miners before uncle had anything that had ever seen civilization set foot on his little republic. It was late one October evening while the rain was falling in perfect sheets, and he was sitting in his cabin, that a low, whining cry, came from outside, quickly followed by a low rap at the door. He started hurriedly from his seat, grasped his rifle and crossed the room, demanding to know who was there. No answer came, and as he was as brave as he was good-natured, threw the door wide open and stepped out, and as he did so his foot rubbed against something. Stooping down and extending his hand he found a visitor lying near the house, and as he was curious to know just what Lad driven him there he half carried and half dragged him into the house, where the rays of a tallow dip disclosed the fact that the stranger was a large mastiff with one leg broken, and around his neck was a common lin en handkerchief to which dangled a wet, dirty note. "Oh, what is this?" excitedly cried Uncle Joshua. Bending low over the note he was able, after some time to make out: "In the name of God, come to us. We are on the large boulder at the mouth of the Joan canon, the water is nearly to our feet." "They cannot be saved I It would be Impossible to get a boat near them, even if I had such a thing, and that is the only way. No, I have it." It was hardly a minute after he read the note before he was uncoiling a long lariat, and, calling his large dog, was on his way to the Joan canon a name given it by them when they settled in the neighborhood, because the oldest one of the party said it reminded him of a dangerous pass he once saw in old Mexico. The gulch was fully half a mile away. (To be Continued.) Mrs. A. Sandstedt, 6th and Martha Sts., Omaha, Neb., writes: "I have had sick headaches for years and was very sick to my stomach, and had a terrible pain in my head. Since taking Dr. Kay's Renovator I have not had an attack." Sold by druggists, or sent by mail, 2d cts. and $1.00. See advt. The American, 50o to Jan. 1, '97. 200.00 I (iOLD GIVE Fer Selling a Boos, of Crrat latere and Popularity "SUry of Tarlry and Armenia," With a Full and Graphic Arrvuut of the XasoarrN. It II. Woodward Company, Balti more, Md., are offering 1200 00 to any one selling 200 copies of their new book, "Story of Turkey and Armenia." 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The change Is so marked that it is the subject of com ment when meeting my friends. I recommend Howard's Vegetone Blood Powder to be, as I believe, the greatest blood-purifier on earth. C. A. Potter. aT The Mast Successful. The most convincing evidenoe of sue cess in treating difficult and compli cated cases, is seen when you visit the World Medical Institute 11161118 Main St., near 12th. You will alwavs find the rooms occupied with persons who are being successfully treated by these specilists, and all are rapidly im proving, and all the doctors are busy, but always give each patient the proper time necessary regardless of how mtny may be in waiting. Here it is all busi ness no fooling or humbuggery about it. They treat all with such system that it is no wonder that difficult and complicated deseasos disappear so rap Idly under their- treatment. All new patients who are sick with any chronic desease will get onei treatment worth many dollars on their first visit, free of charge until further.notice. These free treatments are given every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week. Examination and consultation free to all. Cripple Creek. The Denver and Rio Grande R. R. is the shortest and best route between Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo to the now Famous Gold Camp at Cripple ureeK. Tickets on sale from all points east to Cripple Creek. Call on your local agent and be sure that your ticket reads via the Denver and Rio Grande R. R. Monsters. The enormous eneines that haul "The Northwestern Line" OMAHA- CHICAGO SPECIAL east at 6:30, evening, (TJ. P. depot) and into Chi cago at 0:30 next morning Well- worth taking a little time to see them nothing in this country like them nearly as high as the Union Depot, but not quite as long. City office, 1401 Farnam street. The Only Way to go to -California without delava or annoyances, and in comfort, is via TTTE UNION PACIFIC. YOU don't have to chano-A ran onH you get there several hours ahead of all other lines. For time tahlps nr nt.hAx Infn.n.i;.. call on A. C. Dunn, City Pass. & Ticitet geoi, 1MZ FARNAM ST. Dr. Kay's Lung Balm teas REED IS VIRTUALLY OUT. JOE MANLEY CONCEDES THE NOM INATION OF MIINLET ON THE FIRST BALLOT. The Speaker Chief Urntrnaat Create IHsmay Among the Maine Maa't rollovers About Half III Supporter Will lesert lllut lor SlaKlnley ' Conten tion Oosslpw St. Lovifl, Mo., June 12. Mr, Man ley of Maine said yesterday afternoon; "In my judgment the convention will nominate tiovernor McKinley on the first ballot for the presidency. It la useless to attempt to deny that this will be tin result. The action of the National committee in its overwhelm ing vote on the Alabama cases Bottles conclusively how the respective State which the members of the commiiteo represent, will vote in the convention. "Mr. Uued's tiuino will be presented to the convention and he will lu voted for, and 1 am authorized to say that under no conditions or cireumstiineer can he or will he accent the nomina tion for vice president, if it should U JOSEPH If. MANLEY. tendered to him. The great majority of the New England dolegates will be loyal to Mr. Keed, but it is evident that the convention is for McKinley and will nominate him." While the declaration of Mr. Man ley contained nothing that hag not been looked for for many weeks, yet it caused a flutter of excitement when it was known the manager of Mr. Reed had announced there was no further hope among the leaders of the forces of the man from Maine. Other supporters of Mr. Reed said the decla ration would cost Mr. Reed at least half of the votes that would have been east for him had nothing of the kind been said, ana several ot Heed s sup porters asserted the declaration of Mr. Manley ought to be followed by a statement from Reed that his name would not be presented, so those who were yet under obligations to vote for him would be released. It is said that in the face of certain and admitted defeat, delegates could not be expected to vote for Reed, and that probablv all of New Hampshire. all of Rhode Island and all but one In Connecticut wauld be cast for Mc Kinley, even if Reed's came was pre' scnted. There are some delegations from the South which will also climb Into the swiftly rolling" band wairon. although they have been instructed for Reed. It was also stated that the declaration of Mr. Manley would weaken the other candidates, as it would be sure to influence the waver ing to vote for McKinley. Senator Gear, who is representing lowa on tne national committee said that notwithstanding the declaration of Mr. Manley, Senator Allison's name would be presented to the con vention and voted for. W. A. Suther land, member of the national com mittee from New York, and who la the only prominent representative of Governor Morton's interests in St Louis said: "Governor Morton will be presented to the convention and we Lope to nominate him." There was no one in St. Louis to speak for Senator Quay, while some of the friends of ether candidates said it was unnecessary to say anything abont Quay since his trip to Canton. AN EDITOR WITH A GUN. Sensational bat Woodless Street En counter at Parsons, Kan. Parsons, Kan., June 12. A sensa tional street encounter took place yesterday between C. A. Lamb, editor of the Dally Eclipse, and Judge R. M. Hart, in which Lamb endeavored to shoot Hart, but was knocked down, the weapon discharging and finding lodgment in a show window. The af fair grew out of ill feeling between the two men on account of a younger brother of Lamb's, who is an attor ney. Neither of the parties were hurt, but the affair caused great ex citement, Committee Meeting Called. Topkka, Kan., June 12. Chairman Cy Leland yesterday wired Secretary J. L liristow to issue: a rail for a meeting of the Republican State cen tral committee at me iopeiana note! !n this eittr on .TnnA at. fi n'nnlr r j - - f m. The meeting will be for the pur pose oi nxing ine time ana place lor the State convention and the bnais of representation. Maryland Democrat for Gold. Baltimorr, Md., June 11 The Democratic State convention was held here yesterday, with Senator Gorman presiding. The platform adopted de clares for tariff for revenue only, in. dorses President Cleveland and de clares for the gold standard. Atchison Patriot Kold Again. Atchisox, Kan.. June 12. W. J. A. Montgomery, a Kansas newspaper man, has purchased the defunct Atch ison Patriot and will issue the same as a Democratic morning newspaper. CONGRESS" LAST HOURS. Utile Work liwae larln the ly la t:ilhr Himiw Wasiiixutus, June 13 The Senate began the closing day of the araalon with the confusion usual to the de parture of t'onrrss. There was a scattered attendance hi the galleries and the score of Senators present gathered in group and chatted. At 1 o'clock Mr. Sherman moved the appointment of two .Senators to ac company the committee of the House to wait on the I'reiiidenL The Vlon I'rekident named Messrs. Sherman and Smith. He alao announced the ap pointment of Messra Hums, Faulk ner and Me.Millln a a cominilt tee to Inquire into the charities of the Dis trict of Columbia with a view to ascer taining the eitent of the aeelarian control, a provided for in the District of Columbia appropriation bill. I Score of member left the cily last n Iff lit aftei the appropriation bill were disposed of and there were not more than fifty members on the floor when it met at 11 o'clock to-dnv for the final session of the lint session of the Fifty-fourth Congress. The read ing of the journal of the executive day of Saturday was continued from II o'clock Saturday until II o'clock last night, consuming half an hour. HAWAII DEFIES ENGLAND. Til I.lttle Kr public. Ilors Not Propose to Allow Volnef Ash font's Krturn. San Fhancihco, June 13. The ateniiiur Australia from Honolulu brings confirmation of the atory con cerning the demand made by Great llritain that Voltioy Ashford be per mitted to return to Hawaii. T.ie Dole government Is very much ex cited over the report, but the pres ident of the little republic, is pursu ing a conservative course in dealing with the matter. It is stated bv the Honolulu Star that the republic declines to accept the Itritish foreign olllca's view of the cose, refuses to grant pardon or re move the ban, and adds that if Colonel Ashford I landed under Itritish or other auspices or protection until there has been an extended and com plete review of the case, the action will be at least protested, and there is a liklihood of Hawaii calling upou tho United States to extend its ollices in the dispute. THE MISSOURI CONTEST. Keren and Flllejr at It Hotter Than Krer Claims and Knmors- St. Louis, Mo., June 12. -The Missouri contest Is, even amid ths turmoil of national politlos, exciting muoh in terest. Kerens and hi friends claim positively that they will defeat Fil ley's purposes, while Filley'a follow er declare that he haa twenty-six votes pledged to him by instructions or personal pledge. It is also claimed that the Twelfth district contest will be decided in favor of Filley men. It is reported that Kerens and his friends will fight Mayor Walbridge for refusing to aid in the contest against Filley, and will throw their strength to Caboon. Another rumor about Missourihead- quarters is that Kerens has given up hope of being able to be re-elected to the national committee, and has de cided to throw his s.rength to Major Warner. Caldwell Will Not Ran. Glknwood Springs, CoL, June 13.-- Henry a Caldwell of the United States Circuit court, who is stopping here, asked whether he would accept the nomination for the Presidency bv the Populist and free silver conven tions at St Louis, replied emphatic. ally that he would not. He stated that he wanted to vote for a silver man at the coming election, but he was afraid he won id have to choose between two gold men. He thought that If all friends of silver could be brought together they could win the greatest victory for the peoplo since tne aays oi Lincoln. For Not Flying- Flair. Champaign, 111., June 12. The trustees of the University of Illinois were arrested yesterday and brought before Judge Wright of Urbana to answer the indictment preferred against them by the grand jury dur ing its ias sitiing lor falling to fly flacs from all university hnliHinm All of the members of the board ware present excepting State Superintend ent Inglis, Mrs. Lucy M. Blower and Governor Altgeld. They were held in 8200 ball each, which was furnished by Judge Cunningham of Urbana. Three Lynched by a Texas Mob. Fobt Worth-, Tex.. June 1?. An armad mob overpowered the jailer at liryan last night and banged George Jonnson, Louis Whitehead and Jim Reddick, accused of criminal assault. The two former confessed, but the latter protested his innocence to the no. Appointments for Chancellor Snow' Son. Lawuknck. Kan., June 18. W. A Snow, son of Chancellor F. II. Snow, has received word of his election as professor of entomology of the Illin Ols State univer8itv and also a ant State entomologist. He will accept. A Big St Joseph Failure. St. Joseph, Mo., June 18. The R. Douglas Wholesale and Retail Crock ery company of this place filed a trust deed this morning naming George E. Mclntorh trustee. The liabilities are about Jloo.OOO. This firm wae one of the largest In the West. No Damages for Hearne. San Diego. Cal.. June 12. The has disagreed in the suit for a:nn non for alleged libel brought by Dr. J. CX uearne against JL H. De Young, pro prietor of the San Franeisen Chrnnl. cle. The jury stood six to six. Senator Toorhaes Cancels Kansas Dates. Tope k a, Kan.. June 12. Owing to illness Senator D. W. Voorhees of In diana has cancelled hia daiea for the Ottawa Chautauqua, Topeka and else where in Kansas. I'aruuallrd Sen Ice. The arrangement entered Into by tb Chicago & Northwestern and Union l'aciflo Hallway Companies for th adoption of an improved method of transKrtatlon, by carrying passengers, whenever poeslble, from Initial points to destination In through cars on through trains, ha resulted In a greatly Improved paaaengor service between Chicago and tho Pacific Coast, the most attactlve feature of which Is the carrying of passengers la through can without change between Chicago and Denver, Chicago and Portland, Chicago and San Francisco. Between Chicago and San Francisco and between Chicago and Portland, but three business days are occupied la making the trip, this being the quick est time ever made by regular dally passenger trains botwoun the above mentioned point. The equipment of this through train servlco la unexcelled. It consists of magnificent Pullman and Wagner Blecicrs, Huffet Library and Smoking Cars, elegant Pullman and Northwest ern Dining Cars, Free Ilecllnlng Chair Cars and comfortable Tourist Sleepers. Thus by this complete servlco pae sen ders will be enabled to reach the prin cipal cities between Chicago and the Pacific Coast not only In the shortest possible space of time, but also in the most comfortable and on joyable manner. Tho only sjwclal excursion trains from the east to tho meeting of the Jr. Order of United American Mechanics at Denver Juno 10-2O, will run via this lino, which was solectod because of the high esteem with which it Is held by members of tho order and the public la general. A large number of the members of tho Jr. O. U. A. M. will form an excur sion party using tho Union Paolfio from Denver to Salt Lake, Garfield Beaob, and other western points. We urge all members to join this party. 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