PULSE OF THE IRRIGATION INDUSTRY. 



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WYOMING. 



The boom in the oil business is rapidly drawing the 

 attention of investors to the splendid oil fields of cen- 

 tral Wyoming. The supply in the old fields of Penn- 

 sylvania and Virginia is becoming scarcer year by 

 year, and ere long we must look to Wyoming to sup- 

 ply our markets with both lubricating and illuminat- 

 ing oils. The oils found in that State are superior in 

 quality to anything hitherto found, the crude oil hav- 

 ing proved itself a better lubricator than any of the 

 manufactured oils for use in machinery. 



Prices now paid for oil at Casper, Wyoming, have 

 been lately about 814 per barrel on the track, and the 

 supply does not yet equal the demand. The business 

 is in its infancy, only five wells being in operation, 

 but ere long the wells will probaby be numbered by 

 thousands. 



With its vast oil deposits, its splendid rivers and 

 valleys inviting the capitalist and homeseeker to 

 build the wealth-producing irrigation canal, and its 

 boundless resources in gold and other minerals, 

 Wyoming is bound to become one of the wealthiest 

 of our States. 



There are many energetic men in Wyoming en- 

 deavoring to draw the attention of capitalists to the 

 splendid opportunities of investment. 



Amongst the prominent citizens of central Wyo- 

 ming we may mention Arthur W. Phillips. Having 

 locate.d in the State in 1885, he is no new comer or 

 " tend'erfoot,'' and is thoroughly versed in everything 

 pertaining to the development of his State. 



He is a young man, but by extensive travel in all 

 parts of the globe, and with the help of a good Ger- 

 man and English education, coupled with a practical 

 acquaintance with people of all nations, he has 

 gained valuable experience which but few men of his 

 age possess. He is now clerk of the District Court 

 at Douglas, Wyoming, and edits and manages The 

 Central Wyoming News, the official paper of Con- 

 verse county, Wyoming. At present he is engaged 

 in the development of the oil fields, in which he is 

 largely interested, having a large share in over 120,- 

 000 acres of oil lands. Besides this he owns some fine 

 farming land along the Platte river, and is a firm ad- 

 vocate of irrigation. Recently, on the formation of 

 the Converse County Immigration Board, he was 

 elected as its first secretary, and is now engaged in 

 the preparation of a book on Wyoming and its woji- 

 derful resources. 



100-H. P. GASOLINE ENGINES. 



The Foos Gas Engine Company, of Springfield, O., 

 are now manufacturing gasoline engines of 100-horse 

 power. Having been engaged in this business many 

 years they have learned by actual experience what is 

 required of a gasoline engine, and at a great cost 

 they have made many improvements. For a cata- 

 logue describing in full their engines, etc., send direct 

 to the head office at Springfield, O. 



GRAND CANYON OF COLORADO RIVER. 



On the Santa Fe route, in Northern Arizona, 1,262 miles from 

 Kansas City, is the town of Flagstaff. A tri-weekly stage line 

 runs from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. 

 More than a mile in depth, this is the sublimest of gorges a 

 Titan of chasms. Twenty Yosemites might be hidden unseen 

 below and Niagara would look scarcely larger than a brook. 



Don't fail to visit this first wonder of the world. You can 

 " read up " about it by asking C. A. Higgins, A. G. P. & T. A., 

 A. T. & S. F. R. R. Co., Chicago, 111., to mail you a free copy 

 of an illustrated book describing this terra incognita. The book 

 is no common affair; but is entertainingly written, beautifully 

 illustrated and a gem of the printer's art. 



TAKE YOUR SUMMER VACATION TRIP TO COLORADO 

 AND YELLOWSTONE PARK. 



The Burlington Route will run special cars, per- 

 sonally conducted tours, to Colorado and the Yellow- 

 stone Park, leaving Chicago June 26, August 7 and 

 14. First-class service. Low rate, including all ex- 

 penses. For descriptive pamphlet, apply to T. A. 

 Grady, manager, 211 Clark street, Chicago. 



CLIMATE AND CROPS JUST RIGHT. 



Oklahoma has thousands of acres of the finest farm- 

 ing land in the world, waiting for you or anybody else 

 with a little cash and lots of gumption. Climate and 

 crops are just right. Farms will cost more next year 

 than this. To find out if this is the country you want, 

 ask G. T. Nicholson, G. P. A. Santa Fe Route, Chi- 

 cago, 111., for free copy of Oklahoma fplder. 



SHORT JOURNEYS ON A LONG ROAD 



Is the characteristic title of a profusely illustrated 

 book containing over one hundred pages of charm- 

 ingly written descriptions of summer resorts in the 

 country north and west of Chicago. The reading 

 matter is new, the illustrations are new, and the in- 

 formation therein will be new to almost everyone. 



A copy of " Short Journeys on a Long Road" will 

 be sent free to anyone who will enclose ten cents (to 

 pay postage) to Geo. H. Heafford, General Passenger 

 Agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, Chi- 

 cago, 111. 



IN EFFECT MAY 19TH. 



Remember the new service on the Nickel Plate 

 road goes into effect May 19th. Afternoon train will 

 leave Chicago at 1:30 p. m., arrive Cleveland 11:30 

 p. m., Buffalo 6 o'clock a. m.; evening train will leave 

 Chicago at 9:20 p.m., arrive Cleveland 9: 50 a.m., 

 affording business men an .excellent train service to 

 those cities. Through trains between Chicago, New 

 York and Boston, without change. Superb dining 

 cars. City ticket office, 111 Adams street; telephone 

 main 389. 



HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION TO UTAH ON JUNE 11TH 

 AND JULY 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH. 



On June llth all lines from Chicago, St. Louis, St. 

 Paul and points west thereof, will sell homeseekers 

 excursion tickets to Utah via Rio Grande Western 

 Railway at rate of one single fare for the round trip. 

 Tickets will also be on sale July 5th to 7th inclusive, 

 on account of educational meeting, but homeseekers 

 can take advantage of the low rate to investigate the 

 resources of Utah, the coming State. It is expected 

 that Utah will enter the Union of States before the 

 close of 1895 with a population of 250,000 souls, and 

 the most magnificent and healthful climate in the 

 world. Within its borders are found all the known 

 precious metals. In agriculturul and pastoral re- 

 sources it surpasses any other domain. Millions of 

 cheap homes now awaiting settlement in this land of 

 Utah, which can produce all the necessities and many 

 of the luxuries of life. For printed matter address 

 L. B. Eveland, 115 W. Eighth street. Kansas City, 

 Mo., or F. A. Wadleigh, Salt Lake City. 



