Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 24, Number 38, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 March 1894 — Page 3

WOMEN OF THE WEST.

IN SOME THINGS AHEAD OF THEIR EASTERN SISTERS.

An Oklahoma Girl Who Rivals the Cowbeys In Her Cattle Herding—A Feminine Utopia—A Nebraska Woman Conquers a

Pair of Cattle Thieve*.

"While the women of the east are distinguishing themselves by entering the professions and trades alongside husbands and brothers and are winning both fame and financial reward by their efforts, those of tbe prairie are not behind in the race for prominence. They have dared much in the dBrHer days, and in the present are attracting attention by their unhesitating adoption of the situation and making theru•elves mistresses of current events wherever ttiey may be placed. Many striking results have been produced, and, though some have Appeared in print, many of them are unknown except in the vicinity where they occur.

The openings of Oklahoma and the Cherokee strip have developed many a heroine, and more than one deed worthy of praise has been performed by members of the fair Sex. Tiary have not, however, always consisted of single acts of distinguishing bravery, but have frequently been manifest in a Steady observance of duty despite unpleas ant conditions.

Such is the case with Miss Minnie Duval, who is known in the Cherokeestrip as "th«

spread far and wide by the influx of newcomers. When the Duval family entered the territory, the daughter was but a year old. Now she is 20. By the good graces of the Indians her parents, coming from Missouri, were allowed to settle on Sawleg creek and have made their home in the land of the redskin since Mr. Duval started in 1875 with 23 cattle. They have increased to over BOO and make a large herd to care for. Mill Die is the only child, and though so youn^. is her father's chief assistant. Shedoesnot simply take the cattle to the range and leave them there, but remains with them all day, looking after tho herd as wtJl as could arty cow hoy.

Her

duties frequently take her a score or more miles from home, as the cattle must be kept moving to feed well. Often some of the cattle become mired in themudalon^ creeks whore they graze or whore they wade in to drink. Then conies tho hardest part of the work. With true cowboy skill she throws the lariat over the slender branch ing horns, while the other end of the long but phenomenally strong rawhide rope is fastened to the saddle. Then a steady pull on the part of the pony draws the imprisoned animal to a place of safety on dry ground. She has a large herd for one person to handle, but with the assistance of two well trained cattle dogs she does it.

While on the range she dresses in true cowboy fashion—wide brimmed white felt hat, long gauntlet gloves, a lariat coiled about the saddle horn and a revolver at her belt—and rides the wildest broncho with thorough ease. When off duty, she is a modest, unassuming young lady, the hist one that would be suspected of such masculine accomplishments. Attheannuai round up she has taken her place with the other OOwboys and made a good record. In lasso throwing, when the wildest of steers are turned looso and goaded into fury by matadore methods, she has held her own and got a handsomosaddlo from her masculine competitors as a testimonial to her exceptional dexterity and skill.

Somewhat novel is the scheme ovolyed by a number of! women who entered the Cherokee strip at the time of the rush with the avowed purpose of founding a feminine Utopia, where there should bo nothing of the harshness of masculinity to annoy or make afraid. They camped on the border along with the other boomers and were apparently well satisfied with the outlook. Miss Annette Daley, a Kentuckian, was their leader, and she had a well defined Idea as to establishing a feminine commu nlfry.

Tho party of a score or more spinsters was laughed at by the other boomers, and their ohimerical schemo provoked much amusement all along the line, liut they made the rn4h together, ami reports aro that they haro succeeded in establishing their longed for community.

Not all t.lu heroism of which western women are capable comes along the line of startling reforms or new departures in customs of living. The everyday experiences of many a frontier woman aro not loss notable. Such was he case with Mrs. McLean, who, with her husband, settled on the Nebraska frontier early in the seventies. Her bravery is yet told of by the cattlemen who then drove their great herds up through the I'latte bottoms.

Her husband had with great difliculty

jotleu together a bunch of cows—about nil—ami was endeavoring to start a little herd in order to rescue his family from the poverty which hung over the claim. Mrs. McLean had the herding of them, as wtfll as the eare of the house. One night when her hftsbatul had gone 20 miles to the steru she was compelled to leave the cattle grazing while she looked after a sick bal.j at home. Suddenly she saw two men ride (roui behind the lulls and start the cattle off full canter, abducting the whole bum Sko wasted not a minute, but mountiug hei broncho was after them.

The men evidently thought themselves undiscovered aud in the bustle hurrying OB tho stock did not hear the pattering hoofs of the pursuer's pony as she cnmc caatering up behind. Suddenly oue of the meu gave a yoll and tumbled backward of! his saddle, with the noose of a lariat tight around his throat. Frightened, the other turned to see a furious womau facing him. "What are you doing?" she detnauded. "Who aro you?" he responded gruffly. "I own theso cattle, and you have got tn help me drive them back where you got them."

As she held a cocked revolver toward hi* head, he decided to submit, and, with her following closely, rode around the scattered herd and turned their heads homeward. For three miles the stock was driven, and then, with a waruiug not to look backward, the depredator was dismissed. He fled without a backward glance. His companion, choked to death aud with neck broken, was fouud on the prairie, but there never was any inquiry as to the manner of his taking off. It was enough in those days, as it is now, to know that he had been engaged in cattle stealing. For such the prairies bare scant pity.—Cor. St. Louis GlobeDemocrat. _____

Uncorrected Chttilr»n.

Mi*. Frances Hodgson Burm-tt a- r\ traordinary notions about the In ituir.i of children. Hers have tn-vcr to be corrected s*ince Uu i. ever much they may h-»v» dilions of gv-od b»»bav?«r. and the

force of rji.tmj'-f

remedies

permitted. Is

jownw**' or vant's p-:«=•-'• forget this rule.—I^ondon

female cowboy" and whose fame has been Stevens was correct, and so was Mr. Blount. President Dole is a great man on the right track, and Liliuokalani a perfect lady, if somewhat in distress.

THE MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

^rank Hatton Reviews In Facetious Stylf Senator Morgan's Hawaiian Report. Some da -, in the sweet by and by per haps, we shall know exactly what Sena tor Morgan's report on the Hawaiian investigation really means. We shall know whether it is intended as a manly demonstration of American sentiment or a

J--

Bnaje and sem whitewashing of a to-|

of the noble bird of freedom or the still

ment—the fact that Mr. Morgan and a majority of the committee with him believe in the annexation of the islands. Out of that wild and tossing sea of rhetoric we have succeeded in snatching this lonely derelict. But all the rest of it is enveloped in a tender haze of volubility, which, while it accomplishes wonders in the way of stimulating guesswork, is valueless as a guide to definite conclusions. The utterance appears to be confused with howevers and notwith standings and moreovers, and there is in it an opulence of "if so, why not?" pro fnndity that baffles exact analysis.

According to this astonishing document, everybody connected with the Hawaiian incident behaved like a states man, a scholar, a hero and a patriot.

The United States authorities acted wisely in recognizing the queen's down fall, and the administration has kept well within its lawful powers in trying to set her up again. In a word, the report furnishes a common ground upon which all men may meet and where all sorts of opinions can find encouragement and sympathy.

As we say, there is just one downright proposition to which the bewildered citizen may cling, and that is the clear, un equivocal and unmitigated declaration by seven out of the nine parties to the report that they favor the annexation oi Hawaii by the United States.—Washington Post.

HARK FROM THE TOMBS.

Conviction of Voters Who Came From New York's Doleful Prison. Three men were convicted in thecourf of oyer and terminer on Monday (two oi them pleaded guilty) of the offense oi voting from the Tombs in violation oi section 8 of article 2 of the state constitution, which declares that "no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence by reason of his presence or absence while in the service of the Unit ed States, or while kept in any almshouse or other asylum at public expense, or while confined in any public prison.''

The case of the defendant Cady, who was found guilty by a jury, was peculiar. He had voluntarily resided for seven years, without commitment for any offense, in the Tombs. He had no othei home. He was not qualified to vote from any other domicile. He registered aud voted from the city prison, from which he readily obtained egress, and he was tried and convicted. Judge Barrett announced, however, that he would give a certificate of reasonable doubt, so that the question whether a man without a home, except such as he obtains for himself in a city prison, is actually and totally disfranchised, might be decided by a higher court. The situation is certainly an odd one.—New York Sun.

Heavily Insured Monarch*.

The crowned heads of Europe seem tc take a great deal of stock in life insurance. It is announced that the king of Portugal has just taken out a $200,000 policy on his life, but that is an insignificant investment compared with those of some of the other potentates. The late Emperor Frederick of Germany was insured for $4,000,000. The queen regent of Spain has her life insured for a large amount in behalf of her two little daughters, following the example of her husband, whose death mulcted the various companies in which ho was insured for $5,000,000.

King Leopold of Belgium's life is heavily insured, as is also that of Queen Victoria. The queen's husband, the Into prince consort, was insured for close upon $5,000,000. the income of which has been enjoyed by his widow. About the only sovereign in Europe who is not insured is the czar of Russia, the companies regarding him as too unsafe a risk on account of the nihilists.—Boston Herald.

High Pratue For the landlord. Two well dressed strangers came to the Virginia hotel four days ago and registered from Louisville. They left yesterday, leaving their bill of $17 unpaid, And the following note: "Man's inability to successfully portray his thoughts, his mental powers being incapable to correctly define his meaning, is why I will not endeavor to burden you with an attempt at expressing my thanks for your treatment so gentlemanly, etc., during my stay. Extend to your menials also my thanks. May your shadow never grow less, and may continued prosperity shine in unclouded warm rays on your benevolent head."—Staunton (Va.) Dispatch.

The Khedive's Favor.

It is well to be on good terms with the khedive of Egypt. This young monarch has lately presented a beautiful bracelet to a young English woman who took his fancy, the value of which is beyond calculation. It is gold set with scarabei, and each Btone is upward of 4,000 years old. Some of these belonged to high priests in the days of the pharaohs. and the inscriptions on them relate to magic. —Alexandria Letter.

The Canon Smoke*

don correspondent. He has for year* a fierce crusade against intern perance, the opium trade and vivisec toon.

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A Japanese baby never learns how to creep, so if there is any truth in the old adage that you must "creep before you walk" it is no wonder that they are not very graceful walker^. The poor, tiny tots arte taught to begin walking on their hands and the soles of their feet, and when they •it they squat on the soles of the feet, which must be tiresome enough.—American Agrioulturist.

Two Tiny Salvationists.

You have heard of the Salvation Army and have perhaps seen its men and women parading through the streets with tam tourines and drums. But have you ever heard of the two pretty babies, the children of Commander Booth, that are part of the army? They are two tiny tots, not much older than Ruth and Esther Cleveland, but already they have been on the platform at the meetings of the army, and the older one has spoken little pieces for the people to bear. Their mother is a very pretty woman, and she is afraid that her children may become spoiled from having so much attention paid to them. But it is not likely, for the little Booth babies are made to give away their playthings to the poor, and half of all the sweets that are given to them must be distributed in the same way. The younger baby is named Myrtle Theodora, "Theodora" meaning "Gift of God."—New York Ledger.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL. MARCH 17, 1894.

CHILDREN'S COLUMN.

A Giant Stride.

Boys, did you ever make a "giant stride?" My brother Frank and I spent many happy Hours in boyhood exercising upon this exhilarating device.

If you live in or near the country, select a good, straight young hickory pole, 8 or 10

inches through at the bottom and running

to4or3

creditable blunder—whethent is a shnei g*w

tije

,ndl throagh.

s^are and shrink on an

ring prevent

Small warble of the lowly cuckoo. I Drive an iron pin half to three-quarters For the present we are able to disen-

Gf an

tangle from the bewildering labyrinth of into the center of the top of the pole. Set its language one isolated fact of

splitting of the wood.

jnch jn diameter and 10 inches long

where you can have a free swing of 15 feet from the pole on every side. Take an oak or hickory bar inches wide, 4 inches thick and 2 feet long and bore a hole in the center of such size as to per-

iao-1 the pole up

securely in the ground in a space

mit the bar to turn freely on the pin in the top of the pole. Near each eud of this bar bore a hole abbut one-half an inch in diam eter.

Secure to each end of the bar, by passing it through the small hole and firmly tying, a good piece of rope, with a loop of at least 2K feet at the lewer end. When these looped ropes are suspended from the crossbar, they must touch the ground or clear it by only a few inches at the bottom of the pole.

Above the loop fix a short, round piece of wood to form a hand piece. Make a."saddle" by placing in each loop apiece of carpet or bagging. Your "giant stride" is now ready for use.

Two of you must put your right legs through the saddles, so as to bring the body on the outside of the loop, away from the pole. Grasp the hand piece and run in a circle as far away from the pole as possible. As you gain momentum you will find yourself supported easily in the saddle aud will be enabled to swing entirely around the pole, often making the circuit several times without touching the ground with the feet. If you wish to reverse the movement, place the left leg, instead of the right, through the loop.—Youth's Companion.

Little People In Other Lands. If you were a German child of 4 years, you would know how to weed your mother's garden without ever pulling up a flower or a vegetable, and you would do it, too, for little German boys and girls are taught to work in the fields almost as soon as they can walk. By the time you were 12 years old you would be quite an experienced farmer. If you remained in Germany, the law would require you to go to school 10 months out of every year until you w'ere 10 years old, but during the vacations and holidays your parents would train you to work out of doors, only there would not have to be any force about it, for work would have become a habit to you, and you would enjoy it.

Taking Dolly's Photograph. Ah, naughty dollyl when I say, "Just tnrn a little more this way," And thf n, perhaps, "Now smile," I find You do not even try to mind.

Bat when I say, "Now, pet, keep still," I'm very, very sure you will, And there's no need to say to yon, "Look pleasant," for you always do. —St. Nicholas.

Early

Those who delight in discovering in consistencies in personal conduct ar« pointing out that Canon Wilberforce., ... {he new canon of Westminster, is an in this tends to growth Teterat^ cigarette smoker, says a Lon-

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Begin the day well by rising early. The universal experience of the wisest men of all ages is in favor of the habit of getting up early in the morning. The practice is closely connected with length of life. It is also closely connected with happiness and activity of life.—New York Ledger.

For Hairy Chins.

Hairs on the chin will disappear if rubbed with a pumice stone which has been dipped in dairy cream or butter. It will take time, bat the result is certain success. On no ac-

of hair.—New York Herald.

Tbe Hon. John F. .Smith of Westminster, Md., Judge o! the Circuit Court of Carroll Co Md., says: "I have used Saltation Oil for "rheumatism. Its effects were prompt and lasting."

LOST IN ALASKAN WILDS.

An Explorer's Disregard of His Companions' Advice Costs Him His Life. Death from either starvation or exposure in the biting winter weather of southwestern Ala&ka or perhaps suicide as the only means of avoiding the horrible fate in store for himself—such is the fate of M. Gross, a Canadian surveyor.

Gross, with four companions, left Fort Wrangle on the 29th of January, the party intending to hunt, fish and perhaps do some prospecting. When they got to Portage bay, they made permanent camp. It was early morning, and Gross told his companions that he intended to dive a little into the interior and would be back before night.

He was cautioned against going out alone, as it was known that he was not familiar with the surrounding country, and it was feared that he might get lost in the woods. He disregarded the advice of his companions, however, and at 6 o'clock the same evening the other members of the party heard a shot in the brush some few miles distant. They hailed and by other signs tried to guide Gross back to camp, but were not successful. The whole of the next day was spent in the search, which had to be finally given up.

Gross is-said to have been from Victoria. He was last year a member of the Canadian survey party sent up to Alaska to officially determine the territory's boundary line.—Seattle PressTimes.

The Train Ran Five Miles Without Steam. A marvelous race, up grade and down, in which momentum was the motive power, took place on the Consolidated road Saturday. Five miles below Stamford the cylinder head of the big engine, No. 247, blew out while the train was making express time. Instead of stopping and getting stalled, Engineer Scofield let the machine have its head and pulled into Stamford station on time, and not even the conductor knew that anything was the matter until the engineer called for another engine and No. 144 was put on and pulled the train to this city. The five miles were run without a pound of steam and solely on the momentum the train was under when the mishap took place.—New Haven Palladium,

If you decide to take Hood's Sarsaparilla do not be induced to buy any substitute article. Take Hood's and only Hood's.

Illuminated liifebnoy.

Some trials have just been made at Kiel on board of the German war vessel Worth with an electrically lighted lifebuoy, the invention of Captain Melter. The buoy was thrown overboard when the vessel was proceeding at a speed of about 16 knots. For a space of about 12 seconds it was lost in the eddy currents caused by the twin screws of the vessel, but then reappeared. The new lifebuoy will be found useful at night, and the experiments resulted so successfully that it is probable that it will be adopted generally in the German navy.—Iron and Industries.

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