LITERARY.
AN EXPERIENCE IN WILD AND WOOLY
"The last fifteen years have made great changes in Kansas," said a Linn county farmer to me one day, as we were husking corn from the shock one bright and frosty September morning. "I rode across this country to Pratt county fifteen years ago this fail. A great part of the way I went straight across the country, there being no fences to hinder my way; and very few houses were to be seen. I doubt if one could make the same journey now and travel fifty miles across the prairie.
"By the way" said I. "I should be much pleased to have you relate the details of your journey, us I know that you had some adventures."
He seemed to be pleased to have me ask him, and pushing down another armful of cornstocks he knelt on one side of it, while I did the same on the other side, and began
"I had been planning to visit my father who lived out in Pratt county and along in the fall I had my affairs in shape so that I could leave them, so one morning I saddled my horse—a young, strong excellent riding animal—strapped a pair of blankets and a gumcoat on the back of the saddle, and started off.
"The first days journey was through a country quite numerously populate", and my way was very easy, as there were plenty of persons to guide me. I made good time and by noon of the second day we several miles beyond Le Roy. I was now getting into a country quite sparingly settled. The only marks of civilization that could be seen were occasionally a house and large herds of cattle scattered here and over the prairie. The range was good and pleasant then The principal settlers were cowboys. I arrived at a little town, the name of which I have forgotten, about 8 o'clock that evening. I put my horse in a livery stable and stopped for the night at the hotel. Hotel accommodations were not very luxurious in those little towns then I slept that night on a bed made principally, it seemed to me, of corn husks and bed bugs. I can assure you, I have passed more agreeable nights than that one, and not gone to any great expense to do it either. However, next morning I started out early, feeling not much the worse for my night's experience. I intended to reach Eidorado that night. To do this I had along wearisome day's rue before me.
I was now coming into a country where nothing could be seen but prairie, except when occasionally a flock of prairie chickens or a prairie dog town would relieve the monotony. I had to direct my course the best way I could, as there were no land marks to help me. About dark that night I came to a place where the trail branched in three directions. I concluded to trust to luck and my horse, so throwing the reins over his neck I let him take his choice. Just as he reached the place where the trails branched he shied at some object in the path,avel three men rose and began owing me some questions. I did not rift to listen to their remarks, but Thieve Billy the spurs. I have no idea who they were, but I did not care to make their acquaintance just then.
As if happened Billy took the right path, and we reached our destination about 10 o'clock, very tired, for neither myself, nor my horse had water since about 10 o'clock that morning
"I arrived at Wichita about 3 o'clock the following day, and took provisions for two days for I did not intend to stop at any more towns on my way. When I was out of town I again found myself on a broad expanse of prairie. I saw several herds of antelope during that day and jackrabbits too numerous to mention. I stopped that night on the banks of a little stream where I found good water for myself and my horse. I shot a prairie chicken with my revolver so that with this and my other provisions I had a good supper and breakfast.
"The next morning as I was riding along, suddenly noticed a party of five
horsesmen coming towards me, riding their horses at a gallop. I thought at first that I had best get away from them as soon as possible as I did not like their actions, and was not anxious about making their acquaintance at that particular time. But on second thought I concluded to keep on at my usual rate, for I would be a great deal more likely to attract their attention if I ran, and they would probably overtake me at any rate. I soon observed that they had seen me, however, and that they intended to over take me. I kept on at my usual rate, however, and they soon overtook me. The leader riding up to me asked me who I was, where I was going, and numerous other questions of one kind and another, and finally accused me of having stolen some cattle which belonged to them. This somewhat surprised me, but I supposed it was only an excuse they had made to stop me, and find out my business there.
"Now you might as well be frank and fees up,' he said. 'It will be the best for you in the end.'
"I began to plead with them. I told them that I had seen no cattle and that I was only a traveler going through the country." Pratt county, and that they certainly had no evidence of my having stolen any cattle.
"Evidence or no evidence, if you don't tell us where them cows are we'll just string you up to a cottonwood till ye do tell. You thought you'd get away by riggin up this kind of tale did ye."
"Pleading seemed to have no effect on them. My arguments, however logical, seemed to be in vain. Finally I said to them as calmly as I could:
" Gentlemen, you can hang me if you desire; you are able to do it, but you can not make me tell something I know nothing about."
"Gittin' quite frisky, aint he," said one of the party.
"They ordered me to follow them, and they started north in the direction of a creek. We had ridden about two miles, when we saw a lone horseman appear over the noll, riding his horse at full speed. Soon after a party of horsemen appeared. It was evident they were chasing the head one. They were gaining rapidly on him and soon came near that the head one of the party threw a laxus over the poor fellow's neck and jirked him off the saddle. The men in my party seemed to know who the party was, and started towards them immediately. They signaled to them and were answered by the others, who came toward us. The poor fellow whom they had captured was scared nearly to death, but when he saw that I was also a captive his face brightened up considerably. I do not know whether he thought he was going to have company on his way to the happy hunting ground or not, but something seemed to cheer him. He had confessed of having stolen the cattle which they accused me of stealing, and after a council they decided to let me go. They then started off toward a tree on the bank of the creek with their unfortunate captive.
(To be continued.)
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The Karnival Krew.
According to the Kansas City papers the night of the third of October will be one long to be remembered. Thousands of men will be in line and parade the streets dressed in the most outlandish and fantastic costumes.
Of all the schools the delegation from K. U. will be the most unique and laughable. It was intended to keep the affair a secret, but it is too good to keep and the public must have it so as to prepare
It is stated that a thousand students from various schools will "help to swell the procession.
First of all at the head of the procession will come Al Garrett costum of as a Barbarian chief. This alone is worth the price of admission and will uncount edly call forth howls of laughter.
Next will follow Sol Walker whom no body will recognize as a football player. He will proceed as a large tank composed of Old Man Troxel who will be drawn by four amber colored horses.
Lawrence Chamberlain will endeavor to make a float of himself allegorical of "Prohibition in Kansas"
Freddie Buchan will represent a mile runner and will wear the regulation trousers and have the corn cob and ename accessories etc.
The Fletchers will represent each other. Jack Lashmer will think he is a civil engineer and Waltmeyer will drive a borrowed horse.
Spellman will disguise himself in a shirt of neutral tint and wear a collar of modest dimensions.
Mortimer show and Christopher will be dressed as young men.
Gaul Nichols will be in line representing
such legal institutions, given
this institution of a law student.
These will be a few of the many from Kansas University.
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Jaque Morgan has been at his home in Kansas City this week attempting to work "papa" for an allowance. He says he couldn't pay his dues in T. N. E. with the present amount sent him.
All the boys go to Smith's for pipes, cigars, tobacco, canes and athletic goods. Eldridge House block.
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K. S. U. Bequet perfumes can be had by the students at Barber Bros. on Massachusetts street.
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