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Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

Gland BILL" ALLEN AND HIS HOME.
and located at Columbus, O., in the auc-
tion and commission business. He pros
pered greatly, became the owner of many
peddler wagons and amassed fortune
of some $4,000 Itwas then he mounted
his great hobby-became "first class
crank" as his neighbors say.
In 1889 he was engaged in organizing
a colony for the west, and finding the
land laws unfavorable, propounded the
homestead idea. For a year or two he
possessed the idea in peace-then it pos
sessed him. He gave his whole time and
labor and thought to it; wrote letters to
all the public men of the day and all
papers which would publish them, trav-
eled and lectured on it, and talked it to
all who would listen. "Give each settler
100 acres of the public land," he would
say, land make it exempt from sale on
all debts; allow no man to own more
than $40 acres on any account; keep the
land in the hands Of the people"-such
were the texts he necessarily dinned
into American ears.
Among his papers he now has letters
from nearly all the public men of that
era, including John G. Calhoun, Andrew
johnson, Horace Greeley, Gerrit Smith,
Stephen A. Douglas and many others.
He printed his pointed sentences on the
backs of envelopes, on cards and small
handbills, and flooded the country with
them. He ran for congress and the state
legislature as land candidate, his ticket
being headed, "Vote YouIAelf Farm, y
but was, of course, defeated, neither
Wings nor Democrats turning from their
party tickets. At last the homestead act
was passed, but Mr.. Aliens fortune was
gone and he was too old to make another.
His wife died, and he has outlived all his
children and grandchildren.
In his old house there is but one room
even passably fit for habitation, and
strangers would never know the place
had tenant, as the building is barely
strong enough to stand up and the old
man never goes abroad. He lives in
terror of being forcibly removed to the
poor house and is suspicious of strangers.
During one very cold season the neigh
bors did not see him for three days, and
when found he was almost dead of cold
and hunger. It is now proposed that
those who have benefited by his labors
should raise a fund for his support; but
mankind are apt to conclude that one
should look out little for himself in his
days of strength. The moral of Land
Bill Aliens life is obvious: no man should
sacrifice himself with any idea of popu.
lar reward.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05
R. D. Beckon,
Prop'r New York Cash Bazaar
DUKE

Foaled May II, 1883, dark blood
bay, black legs, 16a hands high
(strong), weighs 1850 pounds. First
dam Gipsy, by Lumber, son of Erics-
son; Ericsson, by Clay's Mambrino
Chief, out Of trotting mare Mrs.
Caudle; second dam by Iron Duke,
he by Cassius M. Clay; third dam by
Old Joe, he by Bay Messenger; fourth
dam by Shakespeare; fifth dam by
Napoleon, he by Bertrand; sixth dam
by Wills Patwrack; seventh dam by
Imported Buzzard; eighth dam by
Imported Fearnaught.
Ericsson was renowned as having
in his day the best four-year-old
time on record.
Clay's Mambrino Chief, by Nam
brino Paymaster; he by Mambrino;
he by Imported Messenger, sired by
Sir William; he by Compeer; Com
peer by the world-renowned Rysdyk's
Hambletonian.
Will stand for limited number OF
well-bred mares at the City Stables.
Sis for the season; no insurance.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05
AS TO LAND BILL ALLEN.
GIVING LIFE, STRENGTH AND FOR
TUNE FOR AN IDEA. @..

A Man Whom Thousands Should Rever-
ence, for His Thought Gave Them Homes,
Is Now Poor and Friendless-some In
teresting Facts About His Life and Work.
In the village of New Albany, O., a
few miles from Columbus, lives an oc-
togenarian, once famous under the 80
briquet of "Land Bill Allen" His name
is William Allen; he devoted the best
years of his life to securing the pas
sage of the homestead act and other laws
favoring land ownership; he spent his
fortune in that work, and is now vast
ing away in dilapidated old farm house,
dependent on charitable neighbors for
the bare necessaries of life. There is a
popular tradition that DR.. Joseph Ignace
Guillotin died by the machine he invent
ed; it is not true, but it shows a subtle
popular sense Of the way such things
often turn out. 1t is true, however, that
the discoverer of the great Comstock
lode died in poverty, that the inventor
of the cotton gin gained nothing but law
suits by it, and that the discoverer Of
gold in California narrowly escaped pau
perism, and even SO has fate dealt with
this William Allen. @@ "lO.
Even his fame has largely been taken
from him, for Of those who heard the
name a majority naturally concluded
that the great homestead advocate was
Governor William Allen 'Riseup Will
lam Allen'D, and in spite of his persistent
disclaimer he is still credited with it.
And Furthermore, it must be admitted
that the homestead act was one of those
measures certain to have many authors;
the act would certainly have been passed
in time if "Land Bill Allen had never
lived, and many men might still claim
the credit Of originating it.
William Allen was born in Windham
county, Conn, in 1900, learned the
printers trade and worked for awhile
in Newport, R. L., upon the old wooden
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05
PRICES LOWER Than EVER :!

Less profit and more patronage is
our idea of future trade. We don't
worry about patronage. Make prices
right and any trade will be sure to
follow. Come and share the spoils
with the victors.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

This Powder never varies. A marvel
of purity than the ordinary kinds, and
cannot be sold in competition with the
multitude Of low test, short weight, alum
or phosphate powders. Sold only in cans.
..I ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co.,
1O7 Wall street, New York.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

A man was to lecture on the subject,
SIS Marriage a Failure? when he can
celed the engagement, much to the dis
appointment Of the public, who were
anxious to have the question answered.
Later on it was learned that the man
had been summoned home to help his
wife take care of pair of twins which
had made their appearance in his alb
sence.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05


The inventor of this system, which is
called the "port-electric system Of trans
portation," is John G. Williams. He ex-
hibited a model sixty feet long, through
which a small bar Of steel was made to
shoot with astonishing rapidity.
It is intended to use the system at first
for the purpose Of transporting the mails.
About an hour is the time estimated to
send car from New York to Boston,
and mails between the two cities may be
distributed every time the carriers go out
on their rounds. As this would indicate
speed Of some two hundred miles an
hour, mails could be sent across the con-
tinent in fifteen hours.
In other words, the San Francisco
merchants and bankers would find let
ters on their desks in the morning that
had been mailed the evening before in
New York. ..m. M.. MM
There have been numerous electric
systems for rapid transit invented, but
thus far none have been practically ap-
piled. 1t remains to be seen if the port
electric will work. If so it will revo-
lutionize the mail facilities; but whether
passengers can be found who are willing
to shoot through the air at such rate
is more serious question.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

ffty-seven years
ago, and came to
America at tn Q
age of II. H Q
was gradua ted
from Princeton
thirty-four years
ago, and at once
entered on a full
course in the
theological semi
nary there. His
first call was to
the First Presby-
terian church, at
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05
A TREMENDOUS RATE OF SPEED

Extraordinary Claims Made for a New In
vention to Utilize Electricity.
A new method of using electricity as
motive power has recently been exhib-
tied in Boston for which its friends
make great claims. 1t is based upon
that attraction which coil magnet
has upon steel bar, drawing it into
its center. Instead of a bar, in the
apparatus referred to, there is a steel
car. Magnets are placed at brief inter-
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

wilmington, Del.
He went to Columbus, O., in 1861, and
in 1854 to Elizabeth, N. J. After many
years labor there and elsewhere he was
made president Of Lake Forest univer-
sity, near Chicago. Heis known through
out the United States as an earnest
worker and an efficient organizer.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

1t is very curious fact that, while
the Australian merchant can for SIS
post 12O letters to Britain, the British
merchant can only post ninety-six let
ters to Australia for the same money.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-06-05

Rev. William G. Roberts, the modera-
tor Of the great Presbyterian assembly
in New York city, was born in Wales
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

q ANTkD-By ayoung lady situation Us clerk
" bookkeeper. have had e. yerierce. Ad-
dress VI ). care Eagle Office. ds;-6i+
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

burden. Kneeling beside her on the sand
he tried all the means of resuscitation
which occurred to him as practicable; but
with no seeming success.
The cold, white face; the wet, tangled
tresses; the pallid lips ell spoke to him Of
death. so, God, tits more than can beari"
he groaned, gathering her form to his heart,
and pressing passionate kiss on the still
face.
A faint moan escaped the white lips an0
the eyelids opened. "You are not dead
Oh, Eleanor" he exclaimed, wlth-rapturous
tenderness.
A faint flush crept over the pallid face,
and for moment the blue eyes gazed into
the dark ones above them. There was no
installing the great love shining on the
countenance of her rescuer; even in the
moonlight it was deeply thrilling; but the
girl closed her eyes with shudder.
''You are chilled" he said. hastily. and,
putting her gently down, he ran for his dis
carded coat on the pier. Wrapping it care
fully about the form of her he loved, he
started with her in his arms toward the
cottage
''Thank you,'' she said, as be put her down
on the steps. II am not much the worse for
my bath; now, must I do as the heroine
does in the romance!''
His eyes sought her face with such a
wistful pleading eloquence in their question
ing that the heart OF Eleanor Dana fiuttered
with happiness, and he held her hand firm
ly in his own, but said not word.
"a few hours ago. she continued, 81
could not have answered you differently,
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
Bushels. 'YIncrease. Decrease.
CbicarO GRAIN and Produce

CHICAGO, Feb. PA moderate bust
ness was transacted in wheat and the feel
ing was weaker, with prices averaging
somewhat lower all around. The opening
was Ad35c lower than Saturdays closing,
declined &c more and then rallied 1c, de-
rlined sc and closed about 1$sc lower than
Saturday. Domestic markets were all
weaker Minneapolis, which has been 50
&c over Chicago, is now selling on par
with Chicago prices. Reports were also
received OF rain in California and that the
winter crop in the south and southwest
was looking well.
Corn was quiet and steady all day, trad
ing being rather light and almost entirely
local There was nothing new Of I'M
portance Fluctuations didn't show much
change from those of Saturday.
In sales during the first part of the ses-
sion fair business transpired, one buyer
taking all May offered. Prices advanced
fraction, but after early buyers had been
filled up dizziness prevailed. Offerings
became larger and prices receded 1s@14c
and the market closed quiet and easy.
A little more life was manifested in hog
products, and the market was stronger in
general way. A fairly active trade was
reported in mess pork, but almost ex-
clusively in contract for May delivery.
Early the market was stronger and prices
ruled 7116@10c higher, but gradually set
lied back again 15@1715c and closed
quiet
A moderate trade was reported in the
lard market and the feeling was steadier.
Prices were advanced 21&@5c early but re-
coded again and closed quiet.
Less interest was manifested in ribs and
trading was lighCer. Early sales were
made at 2112@5c advance, but prices were
not supported to the close
LIVE STOCK CABLES.
The Drover's Journal cablegram from
London quotes heavy supplies of home bred
cattle the supply of Americans moderate
and values &c higher than one week ago.
Top American steers 121@c per pound, esti-
mated dead weight.
The leading futures ranged
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

be betrayed in her absence by both her
girlhood friends
How hateful even the memory Of the
sunny nook was now away off in the green
New Hampshire hills, where Guys new
cottage stood. Once she thought the little
wicket beyond its white porch was the gate
to paradise. 3
Down a fiower..ined walk she wandered;
through the orange groves; across the little
stretch of park. on and On, needless OF the
direction or distance until she saw the
dark waters beneath her as she paused al
the little pier in the bending OF the river.
81 might drown myself" she sand scorn-
f,,I,v. land the world would sift the matter
and ind a tragedy; the body of heart
broken maiden who gave up existence be
cause her friends betrayed her trust. But
be it far from Cleaner Dana; she has more
mod common-sense l hope" and she
peered over the edge Of the platform IN to
the IN easy tide below.
Some one sitting in painful musing near
nv un,,-r The trees was startled by the ap-
narration ia white as 1t appeared on the land
ing. and he rose N alarm
Wa. anv one gong TO their death N thus
lovely plscel Would Il De en- intrusion TO
d,.coyer himself &c her. or would ne better
slip away uuobservedi Perhaps she had only
come to ncce r,oe one after all Why
should he feel so Strangely
whse he stood thus hesi.ating the white
rooed figure peered farther over tae edge Of
Ne Bser and
a shrek for help splash II the cool
waters, and the lovely spparitson disap-
peared beneath
MY God = CALCULATED Forester, for II was
he. rushing forward 70 the rescue A white,
sweet face gave him one inplcrsng LOOK
and went down. IS he spraag into tie
water. Ms6dened beyond expression ne
dove after the recedIng ngure, for. IN thas
brief moment be had recognized the com
tenance of the er. whom be hsd lief, an boar
before on the steps Of Grove Cottage
Why had she come kither alone; co1ld It
be that-bGi he had her now and WAS ssr5s-
Ing gill far tia sh4a-a us'fA 49,
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

- nIh To loan on improved CITY property.
%. OOC ). b. Coulter. ro0Hs 81. ~cflgss!cR
lock d.Jts
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

after him with dim vision as the tears stole
softly down her cheek, 81 but am Guy Ray
nor's promised wife. o, the mistake IS
minei should have revealed my secret to
Orrin Forester before he cared for me :;
perhaps it would have softened the blow
somewhat had / told him, even to- night;
but now 1t is of no use to mention 1t. II
confess that / do love him far better than
do Guy Raynor, but l met him first. Oh,
! the mistake is all mine!"
| The hot tears dropped on the cold clasped
fingers, and. save deep sigh, the slight
girl gave no other sign Of life, but stood
fair as statue, leaning against the balus-
trade.
The whispers of the wind from the fruit
ed groves and the murmurings of the water
beyond came softly to the lonely figure, and
nestled amid the fragrant blossoms at her
size; but she did not mind.
''He said 'good-bye'-and meant farewell.
o, that were deadr' With sudden, nerv-
Gus movement Eleanor Dana drew the
dainty lace shawl around her shoulders and
went up the stairs to the balcony. Per-
chance she might catch a glimpse of the re-
treating lover; but no. Scanning the ave-
nue. as far as she could see, nothing was
visible except the white walks and fountains
cleaning in the brilliant moonlight.
Letters for Miss Dana,'' and black face
peeped in.
She took them mechanically from his
hand without word and sought her room,
leaving Ned somewhat astonished at her
manner toward him.
"Waali wa'al" he said, as he went
slowly downstairs, 'sarter I'd run myself
nigh to death to bring them letters, she
didn' think it with while to even give this
pore niggah kind word. There's no telhn'
bout white folks tho, they change so soon
and often" And he whistled softly to ease
his disappointed expectations as he shuf1ed
to his quarters.
Eleanor, all unconscious of her shortcom-
ings, sat perusing the first missive opened
from sister Bernice-and as she read
startled, panied expression came into her
face.
"Don't grieve," Bernice had said; then
followed the news that left her free.
married to Lora Atherton yesterday"
repeated Miss Dana staring into space.
"False and tickle; and l ought to be rid of
him at any cost" murmured she, quoting
still from the letter in her lap
Could it bel And she had trusted hand
some Guy Raynor so long.
Don't grieve." The blue eyes filled with
hot, binding tears; she crushed the letter
mercilessly in her hand, as it had crushed
her. The rest of the mail slipped unheeded
to the floor, and with faltering steps she
sought the calmness of the moonlit night.
Then this was the ending of her one
brief summer in the Gland of fowerS"-tO
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
sardines from the Pacific.

An Eastern Maize man s said 10 have Sc
cured with much outlay Of cost, enterprise
and ingenuity the secret formula used in
packing the best brands of French sardiEes
de has formed company. with a capital Of
s5o0. 900. and VIII so into the business On a
large scale on the Pacific coast Small her
ring are abundant in the bsys of Upper Cal
OF. Il would not be surprising if . revolt
ton were effected in the high priced sardine
trade by this California enterprise, In cheap
sardines Esstporl Ne, can have no rival
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
Toa Old fo R~ Good

No. Edward. It hasn't Yea are correct /;
the flag Of OR beloved country has no scars
Of centuries Il Is fay w1tbog, > history
Il is 10 tiu;tering diAry. /. Is q flag TIA.
makes history. ard il makes good history,
too You keep night aloug with your stud
les, ard den; grisve oecaaSe the Gag Isl &
as old a. the grave. TAe oder Tag Is the
more stains there are CT Il. The more wrcag
il has protected, the zore svll and shame
aud iniquity, tyranny and fo-l abuse Is hzs
proudly foated cver. A tag I'VE hundred
years Old IS very sp. 20 De ashamed o. every
thread IN is fsorie Would yoz compare
the VICIOUS Old sinner Of e-ghty years xth
The laughing babe il tie c-sd.el
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

x ANTED-Ev Everybody to know that the wichita
Int igent office = the place To get empluJ Z
nent o. 49, yes. f9r business OF Ill hnd- i pr, ~
cry 81 ed 20 Wanted one man ana t4vo dining
W, j. Thompson. aeeni. ~ North Main teiepnone
2E. ds5 q
tNANTFD-By young married sdy board In
" pr wave family. not Tar IRON business center.
reiershces EXCHANGED: oniy paftie. having desirt-
Address ii. ~. care aagle NJ. d. 81
i. AN Ir.D-A No. l Je sey COW must be fresr;
" addt ess-glving price and where COW can be
seen-LOch Box l91. city. d55-6it
ii ANTED-You To- know that all private matters
are successfully treat by Or IA Hall and
medicines furnished; no Gu % pas: consultation
rec Gail at neH Office oveg -, y Main street.
a'o o.
\TANTED-Any OF ending a charm belong ing
w 10 Mr.. IN. jacobs. Of hlawaJLa. Kan viii
confer favor by leaving same al this ONCE.
ti AHTED-An energetic young man II small
,,srprise ali or address icnits MaseunI. e9uth
Main street ds4 osi
I(ANTED-To re cottage house OF to
W rooms IN desirable locality. viii taEe for
one year. Family three. For particular IN
quire at room over 10 y Main - dsS-Ct
NNANTED-A partner in a good established boot
w and shoe business carrying took % fiUoDj
will tale $50 cash balaLc, clear real estate.
Quach traders heed 20. answer this a. this y O
trading stock, 70. particulars address Z. ~ box
ls4. W ichita, ksIsas- q s6-u
I!IANTED-To trade Mos!er safe With burglar
w proof chest for large nTe proof safe with
increased capacity Address or call al %. y. Man
street. D ". Cooper. ss-lI
VI A$1ED-A partner with from $500 10 1900
W TO engage in profitable mercantile business
Address b. \. over 10 H.hain ct, wichita an.
off
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
THE INFANT TERRIBLE.

It was the infant terrible,
And he.was one Of three,
And he rushed into BITS mothers room
When she had conpanie.
he held her with his glittering eye
The dinner-guests kept still
To listen to this three years child,
Who always hath his win.
Alfred" his mother said, go back
Unto the nursery, dear"
Eftsoons his cherub lips do part
She can not choose but hear.
Outspake the infant terrible,
Oh, boldly outspoke he:
want the hair you're wearing, ma,
For it b'longs to mel
u want the hair upon your head
NO tears can now ayaiD;
It's NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cut it OF
My rocking-horss' taisH'
MRS NJ. L. RAYNK
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

"crushed again. exclaimed De smy.he,
very desponcency. "Miss Pulgrave doesn I
care a snap Tor ne after al i"
"Cheer Up. old boy" returned Merritt;
sthat's all Imagination Why, hasn't she
consented 70 accompany yo1 70 the thea
teri
Yes" be replied, rather obviously:
"but when she accepted she Sad she would
have her dear mother come WITH u.s.
Judge
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
ELEANOR.
The Story Of a Romance Which
Ended Happily.

HEN you don't love
me?"
She did not reply,
but drawing her hand
away from his stood,
silent and white, look
ing beyond him off
into the vista Of the
au ii full Southern
night.
Ny love has been
such a mistake, after
ALL" he continued,
turning away, +" such
a terrible mistake !
Good bye!"
81 am sorry" she
uhlSnered GAZING
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26

EagrzxeS CALLING e4r1s-at ;As
Whit EAGLE eTses. Ga n
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
ST, Louis Produce.


ST. LOUIS, Feb. ..
FIOUR-Quiet and unchanged
WHEAT-Quiet and lower; market opened lower
and declined owing TO weak markets elsewhere ana
snow then held quiet and firm but late went on
again and at close May was &c, July lc below sat
urday 30. 2 red cash. sj1ac nomlnaE Nay 9s1fG
99c closed ss7sc bid July, s53s&So14c, closeds5tc
bid August, e413c.
CORS-Quet but unsettled; No. mixed cash,
2i5zG,273sc, March 21ssa27Tsc. closed 211sc bld
May SS6s SOS @30s4c, closed A5sc bid; July. $40,
OATS-Firmer. No. cash. 2414c; May closed
2711c bid.
RYE-No q 45c,
BARLEY-Quiet. Iowa. 4ac Minnesota. 6Dc.
HAY-Dull except for very hest grades; prairie
Sc 0JGS1 50 Timothy, So 5GSEl2 %.
FLAX SEED-Quotablea at 81 80.
LEAD-Demand improved; corroding, s. 1905 or
chemical hard. 81 5211,
BUTTER-Steady. Creamery, 2iG25c; dairy,
2U622c.
EGGS-Guaranteed stock, 1lI6c,
WHISKY-Stea y: 81 %.
PROVISIONS-Firmer generally with demand
fair.
PORK-SI1 IS.
LARD-Prime steam nominal. SC 65.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
ST Louis Live Stock.

ST. LOUIS, Feb %.
CATTLE-Receipts. go; shipments. 100 Mar
ket strong Choice heavy native steers 1554 =, lair
to good 81 3 ST. stOckers and feeders, fair TO good
81 s5.3 01 rangers, corn fed, IS 003 iG grass led
IL S962 %. .
HOGs-Receipts, 2,2G shipments, GOO Mar
ket higher. Choice heavy and butchers selections
light grades ordinary to best: - 55it4 IS -.
SHEEP-Receipts. 500 shipments, 2A Market
stroLg. Fair TO choice, So 0O4s5 w.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
PHILLIPS & PHILLIPS.

Graduates Of Chicago Veterinary College, men,
bers OF the Chicago Veterinary Association
The doctors prepared TO do all kinds of veter-
mary work, including canine practice. dentistry and
all surgical operations. Good accommodations for
all patients requiring special Calls by tele-
phone, telegraph or mail Will receive prompt atteD-
ton day or night.
Office, So East Douglas Avenue. Tele-
phone No. 3 129-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-26
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, feD, 20
The Live Stock Indicator reports;
CaTTLE-Receipts, $780, shipments. 6G heavy
steers slow a weak medium weight about steady;
cows steady a shade higher stockers and feeders
strong Good TO choice corn fed, s. 0GS4 ~ COM
mon TO medium, s. 5tsa3 50: stockers and feeders,
al G01.3 %, cows, 81 30l2 -,
HOGS-Receipts 400 shipments, 375. Market
active and about SC higher Good 10 choice. a 40
al IS: common 10 medium. 81 l5G4 80.
ShEEP-Recepts, 241; shipments. 80. Market
steady. Good TO choice muttons, 81 05G4 81 common
IT, medium, s. J094 %.