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Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10
HOW AN EDITOR WAS WON.

Mr.. Anderson Pickley, after failing
in the law, and subsequently making
an assignment rs merchant, went to
II small town and bought the journals
tic outfit of II weekly paper. He was
satisfied that he had been called to per-
form the work of an editor, especially
as he was rather dull boy at school,
but more especially as his father had
often said: Anderson, | shall never
be surprised to hear that you have
starved to death.
This declaration would have brought
the shadow of Encouragement to any
young man except one designed for
newspaper work, and rs Ande son
felt no depression he knew at once
the character of his life s performance,
thoug he yielded to persuasion and
went into other business.
At last he had settled down to the
production of newspaper literature.
The greasy old hand press was to him
thing of beauty, though another
could have told him it would not be
Joy forever
The first issue of the GUurdian un-
der his administration, contained an
exhaustive review of Blackstone's
works, with foot notes complimentary
to Chitty, an editorial on national poll
ties, local notice commencing Col
Inns as the leading merchant of the
town, and Il flattering personal men,
ton OF Uncle Andrew BOYD. who had
come in with few chickens, which he
exchanged for plug tobacco, snuff and
molasses. Mr.. Anderson Picklev could
scarcely believe his eyes when he read
these things-his own thoughts and
the work of his own ambitious pen. He
could not see why the folding doors of
fame should not be immediately
thrown open to him, as such n concus-
sion on the part of the doors was but
matter of time. The printer, an old
fellow who had traversed much coun-
try, and had worked for many ambi-
tious men, agreed with Anderson Pick
ley, giving him numerous instances of
sudden reputation and easily acquired
wealth
Now anybody" said the fattered
editor, lean write these light stories
and make people laugh; but earnest
thought and honest expression are
what the world needs. Take, for in
stance, this article on Blackstone. |
warrant you that these people know
nothing of that great mans history"
"They never heard of him. replied
the printer.
"You are right Don't know that
such man ever lived. Haven't had
an opportunity TO learn; but now, find
ing that they have been given an actu-
al piece of information, they will thirst
for more, and thus increase the de-
mand for my paper"
Old man Hecklin, who lived near
the village, entered and said.
'Look here, | got your paper this
mornin', eXpectin' ter find some news;
but yer have filled it up with long
artickle what yer'd halter pay me ter
reads
"Why, my dear sir, replied the ed
itor, "that is Il critical examination of
Blackstone"
Il don't ke:~ eff its a Examination o.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

me eat lessen the school want tuck in.
must 90. Good bye" and as she
tripped away the editor saw her cover
her face with heavy veil which she
caught up from under "a tree
"A most remarkable creature he
mused; "but SO very ignorant. am
half in love with her, and if it were not
for her lack of education, | do believe
that | should eventually propose to
her. She could be taught, and then
she would adorn my home"
The next day, while talking to
merchant, Pickley asked concerning
the standing of old man Hecklin.
"Hecklin," repeated the merchant;
81 am not acquainted with such
man.
"He was in my Office some time ago,
and said he lived near here"
"Probably he does, for there are no
doubt many small farmers, with whom
| am not acquainted, living near
town.
When the girl came for the next is
sue of the paper, she burst into the
Office and exclaimed:
ooh, Mr.. Man, yer last paper was
splendid. Pap lowed that he never
seed n better one.
"lt was all due to you, little girl.
''To me?' looking up earnestly.
Eyes, for no one else could have in
lluenced me to change Il plan which
had fully matured in my mind. "
"What made yer do so much fur
me?'
The old printer was not in the office.
The editor and the beautiful girl had
no listeners.
Because" he said, taking her hand;
'because | love YOU loved YOU the
moment saw you. | know that YOU
are uneducated, but love YOU with
glow of love that no learning could
have created"
He kissed her, and leaving a tear on
his cheek, she vanished like a raw of
light when the blind is suddenly drawn.
Standing under the tree, where her
veil had been left, she turned, and
pointing to Il large house, whose tall
roof appeared among the tree tops.
said in voice that thrilled the editor:
Il live over there. You may come
and see me-.
Mr.. Anderson Pickley was puzzled
He sat down and mused over the
mysterious performance. Her last
words, spoken in a voice changed to
most musical sweetness failed to show
ignorance, which had so troubled the
newspaper man. Il shall 90 over
there Immediately, for I'll be hanged
If | can afford to neglect my paper
and worry my brain with turning this
fifteen puzzle round and round. "
After giving few touches to his
toilet, and arranging as best he could
his not very elaborate wardrobe, he
walked over to the tall house. He
asked a negro if Mr.. Hecklin lived
there, and the negro replied:
'Doan know nuthin' bout no Mr..
Hecklin. Dis heah's whar Colonel
Welkin libes. Yander's de colonel on
de poa 'ch, sab. "
More mystery, and the editor would
have turned back, but a cherry voice
called:
Come in"
The editor went in. A dgnified old
gentleman came forward with hearty
laugh.
MIR. Pickley," he said, "you must
excuse my little deception. My name
is Welkin. All! here's Dora. She will
An elegantly dressed young lady, the
girl who had come after her fathers
paper, appeared, bowed gracefully and
said:
Come into the parlor."
Seated in an elegantly furnished
apartment, the editor, still bewildered,
looked around him.
"of course, you are astonished. and
| must first tell you what peculiar
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Subscription, 81 per Year in Advance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Important Oyster ease.

Ex Judge d. r. Magruder, of this
city, has been engaged for several
days as one of the counsels in case
before the st. Mary's county court,
where several parties were indicted
for taking oysters from within the
lines of certain oyster lands, laid out
and owned by the heirs of r. I. Tay-
Tor. Judge Crane ordered judgement
on demurrer to the Indictment.
Twenty tongmen were under indict.
ment in this case, and they are all of
course much pleased with the result.
1t is understood an appeal to the
court in banc will be taken in all these
cases.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Naval Noes.

Capt. L. A. Kimberly has been or
dered to examination for promotion.
Chas. +. Rommell has been commits
stoned al assistant engineer in the
navy from July l, 1874.
Lieut.. M. A. ShufeIdt. of the navy.
son of Rear-Admiral Shufeldt. who
has recently been making explorations
in Madag scar, and taking Photographs
OF the natives and scenery of that
country, returned to Washington to-
day. He will make report TO the
Navy Department on the subject.
Commander Charles L. Hunting
ton is acting superintendent of the
Naval Academy during the temporary
absence of Superintendent i. Nj.
Ramsay.
The following candidates have pas.
sed their examination for admission
to the Naval Academy as naval ca
diets: G. D. Philips, of Tennessee; F.
Strang, of Oregon; Loyald, of Nor
folk, Va.
Lieut.. A. G. Hodgson reported for
duty at the Naval Academy to day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

The dockets of the Court of Appeals
are filing up, and among them are
these two important cases Sally
Ross High and husband vs.. Mary
Clara Ross Littig, of Baltimore coun-
ty, involving an estate of $4,000;
Aug. G. Davis, the Telephone Ex-
change Company, of Washington,
and the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company VS.. John Fl. G.
Watts, an appeal from Baltimore city.
Court begins on the frst Monday in
October.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
A Sad Death.

A few weeks ago the CAPITAL
published the death of Mrs. Sarah j.
Sands, wife of the late Thomas Sands
of East street, at the same time men,
toned the illness of the eldest daugh-
ter of the deceased. To-day it be-
comes our sad duty to notice the
death of the daughter, Miss Mary j.
Sands, who departed this life yester-
day, in the 47th year of her age, at
the residence of her brother-in-law,
Mr.. Fielder Owens, on College Ave-
nue.. Miss Sands was for q long time
a sufferer from consumption which
she bore with patience and Christian
fortitude. Thus one by one within a
brief time Of each, perishes all that is
mortal of this old and respected fam
lily, leading us to exclaim with the
Psalmist, AS for man, his days are
as grass; as flower of the field so he
lourisheth, for the wind passeth over
it and it is gone, and the place there.
of shall know it no more"
The funeral will take place to NOR
row friday afternoon at o'clock,
from Wesley Chapel NJ. E. Church, OF
which the deceased was for many
years devout aud consistent mem.
Der.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

We are glad to see the question of
purchasing q steam fire engine for
this city, is still agitating the mind Of
the people. AT a late meeting Of the
city council the matter was referred
to the FIRE department committee who
viii report st the nextameeting Of the
council. We were informed to day
BY : gentleman Of the committee who
have received several propositions
from manufacturers OF steam fire en-.
gines. to be able to get one in the
next sixty days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Letter from MiIlerSYille.
MILLERsvILLE, Sept. 25. 1888

MILLERsvILLE, Sept. 20, 1884.
Mr. Editor.
The drought still continues and ali
the crops are nearly made so that
rain would do more harm than good
just now although it would greatly
help travellers as the dust is almost
unbearable.
A colored boy named VIM. Dorman
about II years old, was drowned from
q vessel on the Severn near this place
on Saturday last. His body was soon
recovered and an inquest held by JUS
tice Dodson, the jury rendering YER
dict Of accidental drowning,
School has commenced, and the
Academy, under the supervision OF
Prof Ingcl, near here seems to have
a very good attendance and with the
increased advantages offered, bids to
do very well in the coming year.
would call attention to the roads
il this district. Although they seem
to be in splendid condition just now.
but soon as the rainy weather sets IN
there will be a repetition Of lest win
ter's roads, when most-of them were
nearly impossible. The time il slip
ping By and If they are not fixed prop.
erIy before the rainy season sets ii.
they will be IN bad condition for win.
ter travel. / am sure If the Honor
able Board Of Commissioners would
take the trouble of riding over our
roads about the middle Of Februarv
or the lst Of March they would fully
appreciate our complaint UaLY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

A delegation from the Md. Baptist
State Convention met here this
morning at the First Baptist Church
on Clay street. The Rev. j. G. Allen
of the First Baptist Church, Baltimore
called the convention to order. Rev.
r. Nelson, of Charles county, secre-
tary Rev. j. G.. Lawson, Of Balti-
more, Treasurer, and Rev. w M.
Alexander, Corresponding Secretary.
The Convention was organized by
reading certain passages Of Scripture,
singing and prayer The Convention
meets again tonight, and will hold q
session at the church tomorrow
morning at 8 O'Clock.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Fall Onening.

Miss S. II. Bourne held her fall
opening yesterday and to-day at her
store, No. "a Main street, where she
displayed tasteful and handsome ar
ray of millinery and fancy goods.
Numerous ladies of fashion visited
Miss Bourne's establishment and ex-
pressed themselves much pleased
with the fall styles. Many handsome
purchases were made, and the open
ing in every way was a brilliant sue
cess.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Filed His Bond.

Virgil NJ. Franklin bonded to-day
in the sum of $1,000 as captain of the
sloop mamie Merrvman, and has
been ordered by Commander Waddell
to cruise in the waters about Annapo-
lis. Captain Clark, of the Folly
has been ordered to the waters about
Herring Bay. Capt. Franklin has ape
pointed G. Richardson, of the 8th dis
trict, mate; Walter Howes, Alex. Lee,
Corrie Stallings and Fred. WiIdey,
the crew.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Returned to his Old Quarters.

VIM. Hamilton, colored boy of
this city who was committed to the
House of Reformation for coIored
youths about q year ago, by Justice
VIM. Ell. Gassaway, and who ran
away from the above named institu-
ton about three weeks ago, was cap
tured by Chief of Police Small, yes.
terday, and will be returned to the
institution tomorrow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
LATEST NEWS.
CITY zz1 COUNTY.
NAVAL ORDERS.
LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
HYlneneal.

Married at the residence of Mr.. j.
Brown, on West street, ins this city,
on Wednesday evening September
"a, by the Rev w. G.. Herbert, pas
tor of Wesley Chapel M. +. Church,
William III. Dashield, of West River,
and Mrs. Henrietta Wright, of this
city. Quite a number of friends of
the contracting parties, were present
to witness the ceremony. During
the evening the bridal party were
serenaded by number of boys, who
blew noise rather than music from the
threats of tin horns, and amused
themselves by scraping some worn
out violins. The serenade was en-
joyed as good joke by all parties.
We extend our congratulations to the
newly welded pair.
At half past two o'clock this after
noon at the residence of the BRIDES
uncle, Mr.. Edward Courts, on Corn
hill street, Mr.. John W. Martin, and
Miss Lucy q. Lippie of this city,
were united in marriage by the Rev.
w. G.. Herbert. The young couple
are very highly esteemed by their
numerous acquaintance and friends
in this city, and the best wishes of all
who know them attend their future.
Young Martin is worthy young
man and his uprightness has won for
him high position in the community.
The bride was the recipient of many
handsome and valuable presents from
her friends in this city and elsewhere.
The bridal party left for Washington
on the 4.2O train. The CAPITAL ex-
tends its congratulations to the young
couple, and wishes them a happy fu-
ture.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
A Social Gatherine.

A large number of young people,
some of whom were from our city,
enjoyed dance last evening tended
them at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Tongue, Brownsville, this coun-
ty. Among those present were Miss
Clara Taylor and Miss Mary Green,
sister Of DR.. Green Of this city. The
evening was one of much enjoyment
to all who were present.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
An Old Deed.

The statement of deed for old
Fort Frederick having been found in
the Land Office, here brings inquiry
as to who owns the title now9 The
last deed found, so far, shows that in
1892 Gov. Sharpe leased it to one
Heintzman to keep the neighbors of
the fort from burning the woodwork
up piece by piece.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Meeting Al Fair Haven.

The Democratic meeting at Fair
Haven, yesterday was grand sue
cess. A hundred and fifty persons
or more were present. Hon. Barnes
Compton made an able address. lie
was followed by Hon. George Cotton,
in a commical vein. James s. Rob-
inson, Esq, also made good-hum-
ored sndech.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

The Dime Museum, under the
management of Mr.. Geo S. Smith,
will perform here next week. Judg-
ing from the success and crowded
houses the exhibition met with last
winter, it will do well to come again.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
Ought 10 be Repaired.

The leak In the fire plug on the cor
ner of Site House q Circle and East
street, ought to be repaired. For
some time this leak has kept the
pavement and gutter in q bad condi-
ton. We hope to see It soon il good
order
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

We are glad to learn that storm
signals were displyed along the coast
yesterday and that the much needed
rain is near at hand. We hope in q
few hours to be visited by refreshing
showers of long conuation.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

Ms. Ryan nee Miss Pattie WEIGH,
Is on : visit to her brother Mr.. Al
bert WEIGH, of this city.
Mrs. Ringgold, Of Philadelphia, il
visiting her daughter Mrs. II. G.
Thompson. Of this city.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25

The grand and petit jury for the
October term of Court, it is expected
will be drawn tomorrow or Satur-
day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-09-25
gnsffnhiops of 5ssrming.
Vocal & Instrumental Music

Mrs. C0WMAN, teacher of Vocal and
W Instrumental Music, No. liz Main
street Terms;--$6, So, $40 and $12 per
quarter. Gentlemen may form classes in
vocal music of four or more at 90 per
month. Evening hours, latter business
given, when preferred. Special terms
Tor families. Engagements with schools
and academies can also be made. sS1m
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-12
s7he Ro,nnnn RIM. /.

The celebrated spectacular melo-drama which
attracted crowded houses at every performance
on its first production here last season, will be
the attraction at the Grand Opera house for the
week commencing Monday next Nov II
1.-THE Romany Rye" is a popular success. al
ways having been most favorably received by the
public. The play is of the scenic romantic
spectacular order. The story is one of English
life, dealing largely with gypsies-a race
with which Americans are not per-
sonally familiar, but which always has
great charm for us, The plot is quite compli-
Gated, growing out of the love OF a Gypsy girl.
Lura Lee, for Philip Royston, who has enticed
her away from her people and the love of Jack
Hearne, ''the Romany Rye for Gertie Heckett.
the granddaughter of Joe Heckett, a thief
Gertie afterwards proves TO be a-cousin Of Philip
Royston, and Jack Hearne turns out TO be a Row
ston by his fathers marriage with Gypsy girl.
and is heir to the estates in possession of Philip
Royston. The piece is, beyond question, the
most perfect production Of the kind ever at
tempted in this country.
The scenery and mechanism are exact repro-
auctions OF that used at the Princess theatre.
London. The scenery is by VIM Voegtlin and
Joseph Clare, and exceeds in beauty that used 81
the above named theatre. We have not space 10
speak in detail of all the grand scenes, but NAV
mention Cralgsnest Hampton race course, deck
OF the Saratoga, cellar in the Black Croft chang
ing 10 the river Thames, wreck of the Saratoga
and the Quay as being wonders OF the scenic art.
Inc wreck OF the vessel, her sinking, and the
safe arrival of the life boat at the quay with the
rescued passengers during the heavy sea. is a
scene that for realism grandeur and thrilling eff.
fect has never before been approached on any
stage.
Sale Of seats opens Friday morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS,
Barrett in YOrick's Love- RicheIIeu
at the Grand Tonight.

There was good, but not crowded attendance
at the Grand last evening to hear Lawrence Bar
rett and his talented support in W. ID. HowelPs
adaptation from the Spanish, in three acts, en-
titled Yorick's Love. The plot was a theatrical
one from beginning to end, and in following Of
which the audience at times became deeply in
terested. The first act was at the home OF Yor-
lex, the jester, in which was the young wife
which he adored, who was an actress, and Mas
ter Edmond, his protege, also an actor
Here Master Haywood, the manager Of
the Globe theatre, assigned parts in a
new play and Master Yorick, comedian, insist
ing upon taking sober part which the man
ager desired to assign 10 Master Walter, a lead
ing actor Of the theater, incurred the enmity of
the latter. who resolved by taking minor part
in the play TO destroy Yorick's peace of mind by
discovering to him the secret love existing be-
tween his protage and his wife in the rendition
OF the piece in public. The act, Yorick's garden,
was full Of exciting passages as showing the at
tempt OF two lovers TO strengthen themselves to
appear in play which would result in the dis
covery Of their uncomfortable passion, their
discovery by the manager and ap-
peals to him, by the sudden
interruption OF the three by Yorick and Walton.
who were rehearsing, and the sudden jealousy of
forick by the exhibition guilt of his wife, upon
whom he came suddenly uttering one OF the de-
mandatory passages in the play. At the close
of this act the maddened spurning by Yorick OF
the whole party won a spontaneous outburst of
| applause from the audience as the curtain fell,
which was lifted for Mr.. Barrett to acknowledge
| the same. In act third, scene first, was shown
to the life the hatred Of envy on the part OF Mas
| ter Walton toward Yorick as he heard the APP
| plause given him by an invisible and the encom-
| lums uttered In the green room over his success
by the author, manager and promp-
| ter. His treachery in eavesdropping
Alice while reading parting
message from Edmond who had resolved to fly,
their surprisal by Yorick, and the scene in which
the latter was forced to leave for the footlights
with the fatal letter on the floor which he could
not compel his wife to pick up and hand to him,
were most exciting. The last scene in which
Walter rushes TO his part on the stage in spite Of
the manager with the fatal letter which he gives
| to Yorick on Bonded knee, his glee at his re-
venge. the agony Of the youthful pair and Of
Yorick at its fatal contents, and the mad scene
in which the latte: kills his son with his sword
and afterwards repents him of the mad act by
his own suicide, concludes the superb and life
like acting OF comedy married TO tragedy
This evening will be rendered Bulwers great
play in five acts, "Richeleu," in the rendering
Of which Mr.. Barrett stands pre-eminently at the
head Of his profession.