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'•NiM*- VI 'ft,, 1 Vs .. I *»4$ I vy PIONEER'' and $et RESULTS VOLUME 29, Capture Prizes, at Recent, Roping Contest in Wyoming. Laarn Art tip Rounding Up Wild Cat* tl« on Mountain Poaka of Lit I tlo Island In tha Paelflo Ocean. Jlonolulu.—Since a dusky Hawaiian tspde otit into the arena at Cheyenne In the Frontier day contests and beat the best of all the ropers In the world, and since Irkua Purdy's cousins, Archie Kaaua and Jack Low, won third and £ixth places In the contest, many have wondered how these men from a group of tiny islands in the middle of the Pacific were able to come to Wyoming &nd show the best of the plainsmen how to rope a steer. The answer is simple. Ever since these men have been old enough to straddle a horse, th'ey have been used to riding over rough country and rop ing cattle under conditions such as the average prairie cowboy never saw nor Imagined. The island of Hawaii contains a mountainous and rugged land through which the wildest of wild cattle roam. High up above the level of the sugar plantations the mountains are well wooded and the task of rounding up and roping cattle in such country re quires the greatest skill and cooIbms in the saddle and with the rope. Only once In a thousand times will it hap pen that the animal to be roped lays Itself open on a level piece of land. The thro* is almost always made oh the slope of a hill, sometimes with a sheer precipice at one side, and for this reason: the Hawaiian cowboy never makes blB rape fast to the sad dle horn before throwing. It would be as much as his life la worth to, do so, for the steer is liable to break away when the horse Is on ground that makes, it Impossible to throw the animal, and so the roper must let go of his rope to save himself and his horse. These Hawaiian* are acous frqa til 8Bgl8i-AB4 4 1 *rs. ^"TWfr "v-v^ 'Vs" y'v Advertise it in the ii* smisiHti y%~}£4 .V '''•V'" Brass Craft Outfits I Something'newand very attractive. I® Souvenir, and Post Card Albums Very neat and artistic Cut Glotss^eLrvd Ha^nd Painted China Our line stops competition Jewelry, Up-to-date The very'latest styles Diamonds -V A Merry Xmas If you don't know how to do it call at our store and we will help you. We have some specialties in our line that will please one and all. Come in and examine them. A few of the many useful and beautiful articles suitable for gifts are listed below: We can secure anything you want in this line. IHOPB, Leather Goods Some elegant Music Bags and Hand Bags Fountain Pens See the "Lucky Curve" and other models Musical Instruments The Baldwin Line including player pianos Gold Jewel Boxes Very useful and attractive SILVERWARE 5 A line of quality. Many pretty patterns FULLMER & BRIMER or downhill Indiscriminately. The ad vantage of being UBed The man to whom much of the credit for the Hawaiian's victory Is due is Eben Low, brother of Jack Low, half-brother to Archie Kaaua, and cousin to Purdy. Mr. Low Is a retired rancher, who now llves-ln Hon olulu. He It was who started the fund to pay the cowboy's expenses to Chey enne. Purdy's first appearance In public was made in Honolulu a year ago, when Eben Low produced a wild west show at Kaplolanl park. Angus Mo Phee, then champion of the world, was present and took part In the com petition, beating Purdy and Kaaua, but using a tied rope instead of a loose one, to which the Hawalians had been accustomed. Purdy Is a typical Hawaiian of the mountains. Lithe as a Greek god, the symmetry of his well-muscled limbs It ftMaething, to wonder ak His face an -x"~, x***t -V S*.* *f ^*55^ -v •. 'i ,#V &• •.•eX.t"*1'11****"- 1 STEELE CO !v WATCHES A fine line for Christmas. to this kind of work was well demonstrated at the recent championship contests in Chey enne. The three Hawalians naturally enough, did not have their own horses, and depended on what they could bor row to ride during the contests. Purdy selected one that looked about right for the work, but a few seconds after he started for the steer he found to his disgust that the horse was not well neck broke and he had difficulty In guiding the animal right, and it looked as if It were impossible for him to make the throw success ifully. But Purdy was used to that kind of work, and without any hesita tion he threw from one side. As the noose rose and fell cleanly over the steer's neck a shout of derision went up from the crowd. They thought It Impossible for any man to throw a steer in that way. But, quick as a Audi, Purdy made fast the rope to the horn of the saddle, and almost before the spectators knew what had hap «d, the steer was struggling on ground. The final result of that tie la famous. Purdy ran to the steer and had It properly tied in one minute and three seconds, making the best time of the day and beating Archie Kaaua's time by six seconds. When the came off Purdy was more used to his horse and tied his steer In 86 seconds. 1 V-iTytt -U'- •. .' B,BM,RT'LT'^ is dark and has many" of the features of a Wyoming Indian, but he has none of their characteristics, for he is well educated and speaks three languages with ease and fluency. In manner he Is quiet and talks but little. He is In no way conceited about his won derful victory, but chats of his trip and his doings In the easiest and most modest way in the world. HORSE KNOWS DINNER TIME •v All Business Engagements Are Off the Instant This Animal Hears Noon Whistle. Columbus, Ind.—Howard J. Tooley, a local grocer, may have to get rid of the horse he uses with his delivery wagon. No matter where that horse may be, when the factory whistles blow at noon the horse starts for the barn, and all the pulling that drivers can do will not change the horse's purpose. The other day the horse was in a distant part of the city when the fac tory whistle blew at noon, and the animal seemed to Imow it was time to eat. The driver was delivering some parcels at a rear door, but the horse did not stand on ceremony. In stead, it wheeled suddenly with the Intention of going home. The wagon was overturned and demolished, and the horse was thrown In the mix-up. As soon as the horse could get on its feet It again made an effort to go to the barn, demolishing wagon and all. Another Napojeon Relto. An interesting addition has been made to tha contents of tha Army mu seum In Paris in the shape of tha red and white ensign, ornamented with gold beetles, which Napoleon gave to the troops In the island of Elba dur ing his sojourn there. A French con temporary Informs us that the flag same Into the possession of Col. Camp ball, whom tha allies sat to keep watch over the emperor, when he made his sudden departura from tha Island, and has remained In the fam ily aver since. The gift Is one which tha French nation will no doubt ha glad to have In Its mtttilm "«». A Dec. 16, 1909. Fancy China Shoes Lamps, Etc. Caps, Etc. Dress Skirts, ready- to wear. The prettiest Colors and Styles ot this season from $15 to $5. Silk Petticoats, Mercerized and Sateen skirts. Silk Waist Patterns. Made Head Scarfs Floral bordered silks for head scarfs Silk Dress Patterns Wool Dress Patterns. Fancy Collars Fancy Dishes. Water Sets Shoes of all kinds Dancingf Slippers Silk Hose A.ll colors, For Men and Women. ii ii it ii ttMai HOLIDAY GIFTS In our store you will find a great variety of useful articles suitable for Christmas Presents. Our Stock has been selected with great care and affords a wide range of articles at prices which will enable everyone to secure their wants. For Ladies For Gentlemen Fancy Handkerchiefs Dress Shirts Table Linen Fancy Vests Hand Bags Dress Gloves Back and Side Combs Driving Mitts Barretts Gloves Suspenders Furs Handkerchiefs Cut Glass Neckwear Sweater Coats .. We are still giving our Special Discounts on OVERCOATS, FUR COATS, MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS, LADIES' and MISSES' CLOAKS, SKIRTS and Dress Goods, all of which will make useful and acceptable presents. Gome in and make pr selections NOW. KRAABEL & KRAABEL Christmas Ms Arriving at Hurst's Store Suggestions for Presents. No. 38 JL Fleeced and Wool Underwear Sleeping Garments For Children Wool tights Eor Children Leggings for Children Coats, for Men, Women and Chil dren. Sweaters for Men, Women and Children. See our line of Xmas Candies in Boxes and Bulk. r. s. HURST The Best line of Men's Dress Shirts this side of the cities. Outing Night Gowns, For Men and Women Bath Robes or Lounging Robes S«iS iT, •ijr-- Send us $1.50 for a year's subscrip tion. Do it To-day M. 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