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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
Singular Death Of a Tramp.

An old hunter who came from the
Elk Head Mountains, in the northern
part of Colorado, brought with him the
story of tramp's singular death.
About month ago there came to the
hunters camp a man who was footsore,
ragged and nearly exhausted from cold
and hunger. 1t was evident from his
appearance that he could not have
travelled much further without perish
ing. He explained that he was a pro-
fessional tramp, but that for some
time he had been attached to party
of hunters, but when the latter had
started off to dispose of their furs he
had decided to join another party, and
had struck out over the plains and
mountains on his way to where they
were located, when he was caught IN
blizzard and had lost his way. He had
wandered around aimlessly for several
days without food, and bottle OF
whisky, which he fortunately possessed,
was the only thing which kept him
alive so long. He had about concluded
to give up the search for signs OF
habitation when he ran across the
hunters camp above referred to.
The second day after his arrival he
was left alone in charge Of the camp
and when the hunter returned at night
the tramp was found swinging from
the limb Of a neighboring pine. he
climbed the tree for the purpose, un
doubtedly, of taking a view of the sur
rounding country and to get his bear
ings so as to be able to continue on his
way. He had evidently slipped from
the topmost branches of the tree, ane
in his downward passage the tails OF 6
long coat which he wore had firmly
caught on a lower limb. The coat
which was also fastened at the neck BY
strong buckskin thong, was jerket
up over his head, entangling his arms
In this posture the unfortunate traml
soon died. His body was frozen stiff
when found. There was nothing OF
his person by which he could be iden
titled
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
A Daughter Well Married.

A German banker, travelling by rail
in a first-class carriage toward Vienna,
had as fellow-traveler at one OF the
intermediate stations an old gentleman.
who entered into conversation, and
proved very pleasant. The banker got
out before his companion, and before he
did so asked the latter how far he was
going. The gentleman replied to
Vienna. II have daughter very well
married there,'' said the banker. Il
should like to give you a note of in
PRODUCTION to her" II also have q
daughter very well married there said
the other. .Would it be too great q
liberty to ask the name?n said the
banker. "My daughter the gentle
man answered, ''is married to the EN-
peror of Australian Itwas the old King
of Bavaria Court Journal.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
Limits in Stature.

Ancient writer's have mentioned
giants exceeding ten and even twelve
feet in height, but these accounts have
doubtless been exaggerated, and it is a
matter of question whether any OF
of these individuals have exceeded in
stature the giant Winckeimeler Of
the present time. and who is eight
and one-half feet in height. Dwarfs
of sixteen and even twelve inches are
among the records of human existence.
but these diminutive creatures were
either immature or Informed. Anoted
instance of small yet perfectly-de.-
yeloped dwarf was the celebrated
Borulawsky, of twenty y-nine inches
height, who died in 1927 aged about AZ.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23

The daylight has come again, Dorothy dear.
And last night seems so long, long ago.
It might be dream but for mem ries that
come,
And-a troublesome gout in my toe.
Did say was equity? All! well, then. let be:
The bandage and salves they can wait.
When the clouds have rained sunbeams, who
talks about pain
When he finds they have dropped in his
plate?
All, then. how we danced! How the magical
OF Sir Roger de Coverleys tones
Swept the harp of my heart (held the gout. if
you wilD,
And thrilled through and through my old
bones!
And what though the turn Of my toes Charles
could not challenge French dancers art, !"
! had the old tuna and knew the old swing,
And felt that must do my part.
You won my old heart again, Dorothy dear.
AS with manner so stately and staid,
You wound through the minuet's mazes
In the wealth of your damask brocade.
The times have changed somewhat since we
were both young,
All the dances and dancers too, dear,
But we played the old tunes and sang the old
And last night felt the old-fashioned cheer.
Who said we were old? Though Mehitabel
teased
tShe was always mischievous elf.
And traced out the crows feet between your
dear eyes,
Young Mehitabels fifty herself.
And Charlotte peeped over her glasses to
count
The gray hairs on these temples of mine;
And Charlotte, dear Charlotte she laughed
though she took
To a brown wig at forty -and-nine.
But the dream and the picture fade, Dorothy
wife.
And | look in those eyes. soft and blue;
Mine own eyes are burreaeas read on tiny
brow
A signature noble and true.
A laugh with the hearts young in spite of the
years,
And a tear with the old hearts that pass;
There's many poem unwritten. unsung,
Hid behind the gold rims of a glass:
Virginia Frazer Boyle in Harpers Maga-
zine.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23

The KEYSTONE has long been acknowl-
edged to be the sole representative OF the
Great Upper Wood River and Sawtooth
mining regions, and, located as it Is in the
very heart of the most promising mining
country on the face of the earth. and leav-
ing nothing undone to present its readers
complete synopsis of all mining news and
developments, as we'll as matters of local
Importance in the growth of Ketchum, the
future metropolis of Idaho, it is an ninvalua-
bic guide for capital and informant to the
settler of every craft and position. Sub
scribe for it, read it, and let your friends
read what may benefit them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23

..We do notliye by bread alone,' said
a minister to young man he was trying
to lead from the error OF his ways.
"Is that SOP" was the irreverent reply.
..Well, / wish you would convince my
boarding-house lady of it, Woshsng-
ton Critic.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
KETCHM ALTURAs COUNTY, IDAHO SATURDAY JUNE 23 1885,

did not know of it fifteen minutes be,
fore the request came. And | acted
instantly. There was no political s1g-
niticance attached to it. 1t was not to
boom Hayes or anybody else. | abso-
lutely deny any such allegations. No,
| have never given my reason for that
action before
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23

Doubtful party (after partaking
:. lilly of the free lunch)-Gimme .
I'd s Of water, please. Bartender
p h't you feel little mean to call for
Z Alter after eating all that lunchP
Doubtful party-W Well, Idon't feel quite
right. That tripe mister, amt what It
ought to TIE Epoch.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23

The announcement being made that
an enthusiast has discovered perpetual
motion" after spending $50, ,000'in ex-
perimenting on the subject, san ex-
change remarks that coming right
on the heels Of the disclosure that the
world is coming to q perpetual stand
still In 1900, the news 10 rather tantat
ixing.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
i. q. q. H..

r,s ,asLiURAS LODGE, No. 13, I. O. 0. r.,
,TSi,vS TSne az Odd Fellows Hall in Ketchum on
V5n;aitSoay evening of each week ats o'clock
5;sl,rn 5;li,tlne brethren in good standing are cor
Aiaiiy invited to attend.
" &. B. MARLATT, n. 6.
"A. WHEELER, Rec. Secretary.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1888-06-23
After the Family Reunion.

The daylight has come again, Dorothy dear.
And last night seems SO long, long ago.
It might be a dream but for mem ries that
come,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
Hon. ]. E. Burton. of Kansas.

The Lewiston Journal, one of the
largest and most influential papers in
Maine, has this to say of our fellow
townsman:
Friday night, at Pennington Falls,
Hon. ]. r. Burton, of Kansas, closed
his campaigning teGr in Maine, and
Saturday morning left Pennington for
Kansas, where he is next assigned to
labor. Mr.. Burton is one of the most
eloquent and effective speakers who
have been upon the stump this cam
naign in this state. Like Mr.. Blaine.
he has the ability to make long series
of addresses without repeating him.
self, and devoting his time to new
phases of the political situation in
each address.
His eight speeches in Maine, given
for the most part at large acenters like
Pennington, Sacarappa and Brunswick.
have been heard by great audiences
marked by great enthusiasm, and
they have been productive of good, as
WI, ~ seen when the votes are counted
In futnre camnai.-ns Mr.. Burton will
always be in demand as speaker II
Maine. In this tour Mr.. Burton has
been accompanied by ,aIs. burton wb,
is beautiful lady and who has wor
friends everywhere,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
Took it Back.

The members of the Fire department
held a general meeting last night in the
city hall to reconsider the work of a
week ago. Geo. Lloyd was selected as
chairman and M. E. Vegiard, secre-
tary.
A motion was offered to ''strike from
the resolutions adopted last Friday
evening the words turn over all appa-
ratus to the city council" Consider
able discussion ensued but the motion
finally prevailed and nearly all ex-
pressed themselves as glad that such
action had been taken.
The department is thus virtually re-
stored to its old position and efficiency
and we congratulate both the depart
ment and the city council upon such a
felicitous ending to the late unpleas-
antneSs.
Abilene is proud of her fire laddies.
They have always proved faithful and
courageous. 1t was unfortunate. that
any hasty actions were ever taken but
now the boys have shown their good
sense by taking this retroactive action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
The Clay Center Convention.

The following from the Clay Center
Times regarding the last session of the
Senatorial convention will be of interest
to our readers:
When the convention reassembled
it was evident from appearances of
suppressed excitement that there was
something in the wind, but without
delay ballot was ordered. This was
the 362d vote taken. Clay delegation
voted as their names were called for
Hardness as heretofore. When the
name of James Culbertson, chairman
Of the Dickinson delegation, was called.
he arose to his feet and said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN:-We have voted
some 362 times in the last few days,
and still there is no choice. 1 have
personally canvaSsed the whole matter
and am satisfied there will be no con-
clusiOn here today unless some one
takes the heroic remedy. We have
endeavored to get the candidates to-
gether and agree to both withdraw and
let us elect some third man, but it has
been impossible to get them together.
If we adjourn today without accom-
plishing anything, we may never make
a nomination, and an adjournment to-
day is dangerous to the party. Fur
thermore, those who know me best
know that | meant what l said in rela,
ton to the U. S. Senatorial contest in
the future, and since making my state
mentS in regard thereto l have not
received the proper assurance that the
interests of Senator ingalls, would be
looked after as | would have them.
After carefully considering the whole
situation, l deem it my duty to see to
it that a nomination is made at this
time. l therefore cast my ballot for
f. Z. Hardness.
A ripple of applause broke the sus-
pense for the moment, when the secre-
tary proceeded with the roll call. All
the rest of the delegation from Dickin-
son voted For the Doctor. The chair
man announced the result of the vote
nine to seven in favor of Senator Hark-
ness, and declared him the nominee Of
the convention. Mr.. Stambaugh then
moved that the nomination be made
unanimous, which was carried very
cordially.
DR.. Hodge and Mr.. Hardness then
addressed the convention briefly and
the usual resolutions were passed,
after which the chairman announced
the names of the district central COM
mittee as follows: From Clay county,
c. G. Coleman, A. 2. Lawrence and
U. E. Need; from Dickinson. W. S.
Stambaugh, Geo. Burroughs and Mr..
Patterson. The convention then ad-
journed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
DiSbanded.

The city fire department, in accord
ance with the resolutions adopted Mon
day night, met Friday evening and dis
banded, and through their chief, W.
l.. Allison, sent a formal notice of
their action to the city council then in
session.
Mayor Rice appointed committee
which argued the case with the firemen
for some time, but it did no good and
the department disbanded.
1t is unfortunate that such a dissat.
isfaction should arise in the ranks of
or city's protectors. People should be
exceedingly careful about fires now.
1t is expected that a new organiza-
ton will be formed at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
a Severe Accident.

One of Abilene's citizens met with a
serious accident last evening, one which
is likely to prevent his attendance upon
his ordinary duties for weeks and per-
haps months.
G. ID. Policy, the drayman, was en-
gagged in hauling some goods from the
driving park stables when, as the team
crossed Mud creek through the steep
incline leading to the bridge, the horses
began to run and Mr.. Policy losing his
balance fell in front of the wagon, both
wheels of the heavy dray-wagon pas
sing over his right leg and breaking it
above the knee.
The team ran into town and up
Buckeye avenue as far as Shepherd
Brothers store where the wagon caught
in the hitching- post and the horses.
breaking loose, were captured. The
wagon was badly smashed up.
Mr.. Policy was found lying helpless
at the scene of the accident and was
conveyed home in Harry Morley's
hack. Drs. Felty and Austin skillfully
reduced the fracture and left the suffer
er doing as well as could be expected.
Mr.. Policy is about sixty years of
age and will probably never fully re-
cover from the accident. Today he is
resting quietly and not suffering much
pain. 1t is almost a = Gle that his
life was spared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
Another Honor for J. &. Burton.

Hon. J. e. Burton has received a
letter from Chairman Quay of the Re-
publican National committee asking
him to ''give all or part of his time
from now until the November election
to making addresses in the doubtful
States. speaking under the auspices Of
the National committee" The re-
quests very flattering to Mr.. Burton
and shows that his fame as an orator
and reasoner is fast spreading through
out the Nation.
Mr.. Burton has accepted the invita-
ton and promised to give at least part
of his time to the york. He
I'm Indiana and New
. orK. Abilene may well be proud OF
her powerful orator; his work is all an
advertisement of her and her develop
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
FIRE AT JUNCTION CITY.
Over 100000 Goes up in Smoke
Two Young Hen Perish In the
FLAMES.

Two Young Hen Perish in the
Flames.
kilograms received here today an
noance an extensive fire last night at
our sister city, Junction. The reports
are quite meager, but from them it is
learned that about 2 o'clock this morn
ing the Rockwell block burned to the
ground. The building was one of the
finest in Junction City and indeed in
the state.
The losses count up heavily. B.
Rockwell & Co. estimate their loss on
building, and stock of dry goods, etc.
at So, 900, insurance $4,000 in the
the German-American. Browns har-
ness store, which also went, is a loss
of $4,000. Dyche's butcher shop, 5000.
The saddest feature Of the fire is the
disappearance of two young men,
clerks, who are supposed to be buried
under the ruins. They are Milo
Eveleigh and Albert Franks. The
boys slept in the bnilding. and as they
had not been seen up to noon today it
is believed they have lest their lives.
The fire started in the Rockwell store
and in the fierce wind spread rapidly.
The dust was so thick that the firemen
could not see, and though they worked
manfully, they were unable to do more
than save the surrounding buildings.
An engine was brought up from Fort
Riley and it aided somewhat in saving
property. -
The loss is a sad one to om aeighbor-
ing city and Abilene will extend its
heartiest sympathy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
Grand Republican Rally at Chapman.

There will be a grand Republican
rally held in the city of Chapman on
Tuesday evening, September is, 1888,
commencing at o'clock p. m. The
following named gentlemen have been
invited and consented to be present and
make addresses: Hon. ]. r. Burton,
Hon. A. b. Jetmore of Topeka, and,
Messrs. O. L. Moore, G. c. Biting,
w. S. Stambaugh, DR.. J. NJ. Hodge,
w. z. Robinson, and others. Every
body is invited to be present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

A Sharp has been doing the towns
Of south Dickinson with the old three
shell and dice games. Several hard
working boys paid five and ten dollars
for experience without receiving any
return. There ought to be law in
every town under which such villains
could be strung up to the nearest tele-
graph pole. They are nothing but
smooth tongued robbers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

Among the various exhibitors at
the Hope fair, Mrs. NJ. c. Hemenway
carried off the longest list of premiums.
Her collection of oil paintings was es-
pecially admired, and first premiums
were bestowed upon them freely.
Some fiOwer-panels on glass were pro-
nounced by good judges to be remarka-
BILE for their fidelity to nature. Mrs.
H. is to be envied for her superior az
tistic gifts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
A Business College.

Abilene is to have new institution
of learning in the shape of business
college which will open about October
LIST. twill be in charge of c. l.. Barrett
and G. w. Comfort, as principals. The
gentlemen are graduates of tie Wich-
ita business college and will I'M
doubtedly teach penmanShip, book
keeping, typewriting and the other
branches of business college course
with eminent satisfaction. We are
glad to welcome such an enterprise to
the CITY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
Acquitted.

Jerry Singer who was pulled" about
a week ago for violating the prohibi-
tory law had his trial in the justice
court yesterday. The judge decided
that while the conditions surrounding
his acts were exceedingly hay yet the
evidence as presented was not suffi-
cient to convict, hence, after a severe
reprimand, he was allowed to 60.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

MARRIED-On September t, 1883. at
the residence of Mr.. S. w. Diehl, Mr..
j. S. Diehl and Miss Lena MANI were
united in holy matrimony by Rev. j.
F. Scherer. Mr.. Diehl is one of Dick
inson's successful teachers, and his es-
timable bride comes from her home
near Aida, Kansas Chapman COu-
rier.
We wish the newly made man and
wife Diehl of happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

c. c. Bitting's apt little talk before
the Republican club last night shows
what kind Of stuff he is made of. He
will represent Dickinson county before
the bar in a creditable manner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

j. W. Gibson is finding a.strong cur
rent setting in his favor in the Goth
Representative district. The better
class of voters have no sympathy with
boilers and viii rally TO Mr.. G.'S sup
port and will send him to the legisla-
furn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

B. W. Peck finds that he needs no
introduction to the people of the county.
He has so long been an important fac
tor in Republican politics that his
friends are legion. AS candidate for
probate Judge, Ben's all right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13
ADDRESS.
BY W. n. HENDRICKS.

I
In response to the toast, ''The Sons
of Veterans" at the Service Pension
reunion:
A little over twenty-seven years ago
the news came that Fort Sumpter had
surrendered. 1t was Sunday and the
exciting news circulated rapidly in our
usually quiet town of Madison, Ind.
Mems lips were compressed, and their
teeth shut tight together. They were
indignant, for traitors had fired upon
the flag of the United States. The
cannon balls that struck the walls of
Sumpter seemed to strike the souls of
the whole population of the North, and
never was there such great awaken
ing since the war for our independence.
l was small boy at that time, but the
impression made upon my mind by
what happened where l then was has
not been forgotten. On Monday the
excitement, instead of giving way, was
famed to fever heat. Men neglected
their usual business and did nothing
but discuss the affair. l even saw
street fights over it, as am sorry to
say we had some men in our part of
the country who were Southern sympa-
thizers. The call to arms was sounded
and thousands, anxious to wipe out the
stain of traitors hands, rallied around
the stars and stripes. None responded
more promptly than Indiana. Our
town had the honor of raising and send
ing into the field the first infantry reg
iment from Indiana, the gallant old
9Th Ind. Vol. This regiment was
raised and commanded by my fathers
law partner, Col. T. T. Crittenden. 1t
was raised and ready for service in less
than one week after Sumpter had fallen |
into rebel hands.
The 18th Reg, Col. Dumont, the Sth,
Col. Benton, the 9th, Col. Milroy, the
10th, Col. Manson, and the 18th, Col |
Lew Wallace, the man who saved the |
battle of Shiloh for the Union, and who |
is now writing the life of the gallant |
soldier, Gen. Ben Harrison, were nearly |
as soon raised for three months Service. |
No one at that time supposed the war
was going to last four long years. In
a country like ours where we have no
army to speak of it was wonderful to
sec uOW qulChly One VI Ino SIduuoSl
armies the world ever saw was put into
the field but so long as the principles
upon which the Order of Sons of Vet
Grams is founded lasts, there will be the
same anxious desire to defend our
country and our flag, the stars and
stripes, there was in 81 when the time
comes again to do so.
Sons of Veterans, it is fitting that
such recOllections should be preserved,
and that we, the sons of those brave
men, should unite in fraternal bonds
% keep green their deeds, and perpetu-
ite their glory. The veteran soldier
md the Grand Army of the Republic
lave claims upon US that no son of a
yeteran will disregard. The veterans
will soon have grand reunion at Col
INDUS, Ohio, where they can meet and
light their battles over again. Let us
lOpe that they may have good time
md return home much benefited by the
Meeting. Ohio, where they meet, fur
lished the Union army 310,654 men.
This makes it very proper State to
meet in, as they are sure to have
riends without number IN such place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

A grand fair and bazar for the bene-
fit of Mt. st. Joseph's academy will be
held in Armory hall on October %, %,
"a and 25. Every body is cordially in
vited to attend and help the Sisters in
this work. The principal prize, a 5000
phaeton, is now on exhibition at Simon
BOthschild's store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

If anybody was ever sure of election,
John w. Baker is the man. He has
made an honest, capable commissioner,
and the people, regardless Of party,
will be glad to see him continue in
Office
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-09-13

w. S. Anderson's chances are bright
ening every day. Mr.. A. is a man
who grows upon the people and he will
without doubt be our next clerk of
the district court.