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The rustler., 1891-09-04

camp Mt Cove creek. saw her there
this morning"
Squire Barlow suddenly became in
-terested in the face, voice and positive
ways of his young visitor.
what is your name?" he asked.
''Rosie Watson, SIR" she said.
"0h, you are the blacksmiths daugh-
ter" observed the squire. "Yes, ! re-
member you now. Well, why didn't
your father Gomez"
1T is my pony" the girl said. "And
my-my-case."
"Yes," admitted the squire. He
laughed softly to himself, spread out
his official docket, and made few en-
tries. "You saw your pony this morn
ing?" he asked.
''Yes, sir. At Cove creek, by the
covered bridge, just outside the gypsy
camp. She was grazing on the banks
of the stream" stated Basie.
The rustler., 1891-09-04

sharply repeated. with = pccriias move
ment of her whip
The pony kissed her b. touching her
cheek with her nose.
Rosie was - overcome that she flung
her arms around the pony's neck and
laughed and cried hysicrically. More
than one sturdy man drew his sleeve
across bis eyes The gypsy stared Al
the experiments. his swarthy face grow
ing stiil darker.
"Kneel. Dollie." ordered Rosie. as
abe swayed her whip.
Down went the pony ON her knees
''Sit upg' cried Rosie.
In 4 moment more the pony was on
her launches
shake hands. ms lady"
The pony thrust out one foot
"Now pray"
In response 10 that the intelligent
animal folded her front legs. rested
her head upon them and looked COM
ically demurc.
Get up." was the next order.
When the pony was ON all fours
again, Rosie struck her lightly ON one
foot
"why. you poor child you!' she com
miseratingly said. "You are dreadful
lameg'
The pony limped around. bobbed her
head, and looked 30 detected that every
body laughed, except tine gypsy. Con
The rustler., 1891-09-04


sleeping. He was we'll advanced in life,
the day was hot one and he had tired
his orain in an effort to untangle the
accounts of the township assessor.
"Hellos, squire" some one said.
"Helloa, yourself" cried the squire,
flinging up his head, rubbing his eyes
and adjusting his glasses.
His visitor was n sturdy, brown-faced
girl of fourteen, with fluffy, black hair,
bright eyes and resolute mouth. She
was very selfcontained in her manner,
and, while there was no resentment in
her composition, 1t was evident she was
one who would stand up for her rights.
"What do you want9" asked the
squire.
Law" was the crisp reply, where
upon the squire struggled to repress u
smile.
~ want my pony" the girl added.
"lour pony" repeated the squire.
81 haven't got your pony. Why do you
come 20 me?"
You're the squire, are you not?' the
girl asked. MY pony was stolen last
fall. The gyPsies have her in theil
The rustler., 1891-09-04


sa.e l. dismissed repeated the court
a moiion a. adjourn h now in ar.icr.-
The prisnncr made the motion and tho
aourt adiourned % = saloon in the xicin-
ity.
After having observed the work
inEs ~ Justice In the New York courts
Cor several years. ! am satisfied that
the methods In vogue In the Seguin
case might be adopted In New York
with great advantagc. ID would save
a great deal II time and money. and the
result would be about the sans ~ Il 10
At present
The average verdict In a New York
murder case not only surprises the gen
eral public but II absolutely asiounds
even the prisoner and hh attorney, un-
less the jury has been tampercd with.
which happens occasionally. 80 there
i reason 20 suspect A gentleman who
has had considerable experience with
the criminal courts told me how law
yer got picked up very neatly.
There was n clear case Of premedi-
tated murder again his client lie had
been guilty Of = eold-blooded murder
and there were no extenuating circum-
stances whatever. The lawyer got n
chance 20 whisper 20 one Of the jury.
men: at will be 500 In your pocket II
you get the jury 30 bring in a verdict of
manslaughtcr in the second degree"
The juryman winked at the lawyer.
and the case went 20 trial. The district
attorney made out even a worse case
against the accused than was expected.
| Finally the case went 10 the jury, which
remained out a long time, but at last
brought In the desired verdict of man
slaughter In the second degree. On the
following day the lawyer for the
convicted man paid over the 500 TO
the juror. thanking him warmly for his
efforts 10 save the lawyers client who
should have been hanged, drawn and
quartered.
"Yes," responded the juror. Us he
placed the money in his inside pocket,
ut was pretty tough work, but got
there after awhile. All the rest were
in favor Of acquittaL"
One reason why the murdcrers escape
conviction is the zeal OF their lawyers,
who leave no stone unturned to bring
about an acquittal, or at least disa-
greement, which practically amounts 10
the same thing. New York Is over
stocked with lawyers, and even where
no fee Is paid in n murder case the gra-
tuitous advertising is n great incentive.
/ am personally acquainted with n
young lawyer who was admitted 10 the
bar three years ago, and the other day
he got his case. lie sued his own wash
crwoman, who had refused to return
his other shirt, because he owed her a
bill. These young lawyers are very
active. AS soon as the judge lays down
the law nicely they jump on 1t.
When II comes 70 catching criminals
, New York has very superior facilities.
Inspector Byrnes is one Of the ablest
detectives in the world. They say he
can hear the grass growing, he Is so
! sharp, and when he undertakes TO find
, n criminal he does IL. lie almost al.
ways succeeds. They say he can forge
! n chain of evidence around the most
4 tricky criminal.
, He takes them In his private studio
, and converses with them in a quiet, fa.
! therly way, until they confdingly tell
4 all they know. and even a great deal
\ more sometimes. But what is the use
!. Of catching criminals II the chuc<le.
headed juries turn them loose again on
The rustler., 1891-09-04

From me esys oi my JOusA remember tun
Our cd hrinoie coz vim the resonant bell
Crooked horns. snosy vhite. . long silky
tail
AHA sis. round uaasr that ansa fun the
Tue old brindle COW.
The Kind hrindle cos,
Thc big brIndie coz.
That switched rny young eyes with her long,
siiky tall
Her eyes large and bright had soi', mellow
iight
And she bs'er gave kick though ! grasped
her teuis tight
As they poured forth their streams making
foam snowy white.
the biF brindle COW.
The old hrindle COW.
The kind brindle COW
Was the pride Of the farm Aad the farm boys
delight
Though as kind as dos, and Of manner Sc
date.
With her horns she could Iiit every bar. every
gate;
And Just when the pease were beginning t'
bloom
And the early sweet corn vas beginning q
boom.
The cid brindlc COW.
The sly brindlc COW,
The bad hrlndle COW
To destruction NJ midnight the garden woulI
doom.
Ruin and wreck all around her she spread,
As her great hoofs sank In the asparagus bed
or she deftly uprootcd the young apple trees
Or fed In the corn crib, plumb up 10 hei
knees.
Though the fences were high. she could sleaI
the top rail,
The old brndle COW,
The demure brindle COW,
The high.iumping COW
With the soft, pensive eyes and the long silk
tall
Mac d. Demuth. in Live Stock Indicator.
The rustler., 1891-09-04

DOWN WENT TifE PONY on HER KNEES.
stable Finn grinncd at him, and said,
sarcastically:
you must "A spent a power o time
larnin the pony all that are"
The gypsy muttered something under
his breath, baleful CLEAN in his eyes
go away" Rosie angrily cried to
the pony, with flirt of the whip.
The pony ran to the rear Of the pas
ture lot, and then came back NJ fear
full rate of speed, her name streaming,
her jaws apart, her teeth cleaning.
Look out. grill" several of the spec
tators cried, in alarm.
Rosie felt no dismay. She stood still,
her arms folded, her whip in her hand.
The pony did not run her down, but
stopped directly in front OF her, and
iwhinnied, and thrust out her head, TO
be caressed.
"Mr. Finn" Rosie said please
cover the pony's eyes so that she can't
see"
The constable did so, while Rosie
walked to the fence and dropped her
handkerchief Then she came back
and stroked the pony's nose.
"Dollie," she said, in tone of deep
concern, and she passed the whip three
times in front of her. II have lost my
handkerchief" The pony suuffed
about her dress. ''lt isn't in my poclS-
ct" Rosie said. II must have dropped
1t somewhere. Go look for il"
The pony went around the lot, found
the handkerchief, picked it up, and
brought it to her young mistress
"Is the court satisfied" asked Rosie,
quizzical look ON her face.
"The court is satisfied" Squire Bar
low said. "In fact. the court is over
whelmed. Rosie Watson, the pony be-
longs to you. Take her home, she is
entirely too smart.
"But ain'tI to be compensated in any
way?" asked the gypsy, with fierce
scowl.
"You are getting Off cheaply enough
rs it is" was the squire's comment.
"You ought TO be glad that she did
not charge you with stealing the
pony"
good-by, anyhow" the man said.
lie stepped quickly up to the pony,
grasped the halter, and pressed closely
TO her.
But Rosie had her eyes about her
She gave loud scream, and dealt the
pony stinging blow on the nose.
The animal sprang back and the gypsy
fell fiat on his face. When he rose
TO his feet he had an ugly knife in his
hand.
1.-THE coward was going to kill my
pony" cried Rosie. in terror.
Stoutly built though the miscreant
was, Constable Finn seized him by the
collar. and shook him until his teeth
chattered. The crowd surged down
upon the gypsy, to do him further
harm, but Squire Barlow interfered.
Look here, you scoundrel," he said
in great rage. 'If you are not out OF
the township in half an hour-youl
whole gang, bag and baggage, lock
stock and barrel-you'll find yourseli
in the county prison. Now, be sharp'
The gypsy sneaked sullenly away
Constable Finn following closely at hii
heels
The bystanders congratulated Rosie
and cheered her heartily as she vaultet
unaided upon the bare back of th'
pony and rode home with it. Fol
weeks Rosie's case before the squir,
was the topic of conversation. Frank
, H. Stauffcr, in Interior.
The rustler., 1891-09-04

II L Il 4 are q
great many un-
reliable and un-
certain things
In this W orid
and In New
York In partie
ular Tariff re-
form and yacht
racing. for In.
stance. are re
markably un'
certain things
20 depend ON
In fact there
are very few
things that ear
The rustler., 1891-09-04
NEW YORK LETTER
Gotham Jurios tho Most Unrolia
BILE Thing In the World

uow Justi~s IL Aduninist~rrd IN the Me-
tropoiis-lnsP~eter nyrnss' Way sf In
terstswtnR Criminals-A 5wror Mho
Gave Satisfaction 90 = Lawyer.
The rustler., 1891-09-04
silly Gosslp.

Maud-ls 1t true that you are in love
with Mr.. Bullion?
Clara-Mercy. no. I'm oriy engaged
TO Hmm. Y. Weekly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
SHIT TO RESTRAIN KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec 5.-charles sooysmth' Oh
New. York to-day fled an injunction suit on the oheu
states Court 10 restrain Kansas City from Issuing te
40 100000 of bonds TO build new waterworlS' anu
40 cancel any that may be sold The bill alleges that
the complainant owns real estate In The Guy OF the
vaue Of S25 900. and that his taxes VIII be areeN
nd uecaIv increased by the issuance OF the bonds
that the CITY has no authority to build waterworks OF
10 issue bonds to pay for them the CITY Is oo''hu
nv contract and law TO purchase the works OF inc Ma
,,oDoI water Works Company, renew It's CONTRACT
with that company in 1893; that the bonds VIII DC
void because the extension OF the limits OF INC o'S
In 1855 was illegal and that without that extension
che CITY never contained sufficient NUMBER OF III
bsbitsns 10 authorize 1t TO adopt its present charter
that the ordinance for the Issue OF l'e po"us no'.'
passed the Council; that the amount OF the pohds u
in excess OF the amount the city is legally a'iorheo
20 issue that the system of water works proposed 10
be built with the proceeds Of the bonds IS
HE and will nevertheless. cost not less Than s9'ooo
600 The bill gives notice OF various defences against
the validity OF the bonds that result IN teir ae
feat n Issued The suit has created great eAcene'
in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
oID.r1,6g RE1I0s m CONNECTICUT

wIlmantic, Conn. Dee. 5 (SpeciaD-Some curious
relics noted in Connecticut this week notable
odd quaint easy armchair than $50
old that belonged to the family OF Joseph Kingsbury Of
South Riingy, in which, doubt General Israel Put
in the days before the Revolution
when "Od Putt titled hard farm at Pomfret and
very distant neghbor OF the Kingsbuys Not long
ago job Boles Of Brooklyn Conn., bought the chair OF
Mr.. Kngsbury, and recently Mrs. II. II. Fisher OF
Brooklyn. n. Y, residence at Pom
fret fell love with the chair and purchased IL Of Boes
Then she had c. w. Fem Son fix up the relic in ans
style and other day they shipped it to Mrs. Fishers
home in Brooklyn.
While digging cellar for the Deland block al
TOrrngton Village few days ago, Gus Meinhold saw
something curious In shoveful Of earth that looked like
gold eagle. He had IL carefully cleaned, and IL turned
be a medal Of the LOG Cabin" Presidential
paign OF 1871. On side were good Likeness and
the name OF 'MajorGenera w. II. Harrison" with
date "ls41" and the other side picture OF the
American eagle over which the word reform !"
The medal is rhe larger and thicker than quarter OF
a dollar and looks as II it had been gold plated
Mrs Martha Peabody Miner, OF North Stoningon, has
a bedspread that is family heirloom and very
body in 1905 The sheep from whose backs wool in
tho spread raised and owned the Peabody
farm the wool away in the fleece TO city
where it made rolls and then Mrs Peabody spun
into yarn The yarn she the spread which
is fine soft and very heavy. Then she introduced col
ored yarn that had been prepared In similar into
the Foundation" OF the spread making many handsome,
artistic designs including large howerpot filed with
partlcoored flowers and plants. The upper side
OF the spread Is OF 'ufted finish" 1t be sent 10
the Worlds Fair at Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
WIRES WORKING ALL RIGHT AGAIN.

The storm which swept over the eastern seab0ard on
Friday night played havoc with the wires OF the tee-
graph telephone and electric light companies IN and
about New-York, but the damage was of such char
acter that it could he quickly repaired, and business
was not seriously Interrupted. test made early
yesterday morning over the network OF western Union
wires running out of the city showed that poles were
down IN every direction. superintendent JIumsIOne
immediately sent out gangs Of linemen who soon had
the broken connections mended and by afternoon the
company was handling its usual amount of business
without embarrassment. Reports received from out OF
the city indicated that the breaks In the New England
wires were repaired early in the forenoon, while up the
Hudson River and Long Island 1t was the work Of
only few hours TO put everything into ship shape
again ...-,..- ,r-,..1 ..,
At the Offices OF the Metropolitan Telegraph and
Telephone Company il said that number OF
breaks had occurred in both the local and longds-
lance service but by O'Clock all the wires were
reported in working order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
4 SALE FOR sEIF.sUPpoR11YG WOMEN.

The Needlework Committee Of the Young Women's
Christian Association gave its annual reception yesterday
afternoon and evening at No. East Feenth-st The
occasion for the purpose OF opening the sale OF fancy
articles which place each year before Christmas
These articles furnished by selfsupporting women
many OF whom are members OF the wonen's Bible class
which is conducted by the association Five per cent OF
the receipts goes the association and the remainder to
those providing the articles sold.
The array hand-psntel china. oil paintings, water
colors dolls and various kinds OF needlework was well
worth SEEING and during the evening nearly 1000 persons
avaed themselves Of the opportunity.
The tables arranged in tasteful manner, according
10 color. The violet table presided over BY Mrs
G.. +. Hodgemsn and Mrs. Isyson Merrill the yellow
table by and Miss Hefrck the pink table
by Mrs +. CronbIe. Miss Salisbury and Miss Mott the
blue table by Miss Plat Miss Mccall and Miss Gould
the red table by Mrs Clarence Noble and Mrs Harris
TAYLOR the sofa pillow table by Miss Atwater and Miss
Raynor and the doll table by Mrs Il. Trowbridge Miss
HasbrOok and Miss Dowd.
During the afternoon served under the
vision Of Mrs r. s. Crone, Mrs. f. J. Allen and Mrs.
L. Allen. TEey were assisted by Mss Holbrook, Miss
Hidden. Woodbury., Miss Vantne and Miss Thsyer.
There was music the afternoon and evening, that
Of the afternoon being furnished by two Hungarian chill
drcn costume who played their native instru
ments.
The Needlework Committee Is made up follows Mrs.
r. W. Iadd chairman Mrs G.. L. Beebe, Mrs. Il. Shep-
herd Miss Simpson Miss 5. s. Schley, Miss Wynkoop
and Miss Hobrook. The sale will be continued until
Christmas or until articles sold. Many purchases
were made last evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
FOREIGN COUSULS At DINNER.
THE REPRESENTATIVES OF MANY GOVERNMENTS
IN THIS CITY HAVE A PLEASANT
EVENING AT SHERRY's

The second annual dinner Of the consular representa
tives Of the various Governments of the Old World
and the New who business in this metropolis was
eaten last evening In sherry's. good many Of those
who promised to attend and who waited until the last
moment believing that they could make good their word
sent letters Of regret which were read by Viscount
dAbzae, Cousul-General OF the French Republic
Count dAbzac II was who In concert with w. Lane
Booker the Consul-General Of Great Britain, and I.
Navarro the Mexican Consul General worked especially
hard to make the dinner success. Each member OF tie
company with exception wore evening dress. Tho
exception Lew Yuk Lin, who there in place Of
shen Woon to represent the Chinese Government, ana
whose carefully plated pigtsil and flowing silk robes
were picturesque and attractive feature Mt the args
dinner table rectangular in shape around which these
many OF many lands discussed the trade and
merce of the countries TO which they belong. Besides
those already mentioned the Consul for these
countries whose names are given were also on hand
spain, A. BaldasanO; Russia, A. Olarowsh; Colombia,
Clmaco Calderon; Hawaii Elisha H. Allen; United
states OF Venezuela. J. Alfonso ortega; Guatemala.
Jacob BaZ Orange Free state, Charles D. Pierce Ecua-
dor, &. De Soto; Santo Domingo, +. Vasquez: Ger
many A. Fegel; Siam, Isaac Townsend Smith
Consuls: Denmark, ii. Braem Costa Rica, C. A.
Degado Chilli J. r. de la Esprella; Japan, Kolnro
Tallara; Great Britain, G. Fraser; sweden and Nor
way, Karl WoXen; Belgium Charles Mali. Vice-Con'
suls: Spain, de la Cueva Belgium, Pierre Mali;
Nicaragua A. d. StIaus salvador Ernesto schernikow;
Russia, c. G.. Petersen; Liberia, Charles c. Geyer,
and Japan, Taijlro KitO.
COnsulGeneral Navarro, Of Mexico the dean Of the
consular corps presided and made the opening speech
"All that separates Nations and emphasizes the
the difference between kingdoms and peoples Is here
represented" said he "but that which binds nations
is stronger than these casual differences namely, the
common brotherhood of man and the trade and COM
merce Of the world. (Appause.) / give you, gentle
men, the toast OF the President OF the United States'
The toast was drunk with heartlness and the name
of the President warmly applauded.
Then COnsuGeneral BaldasanO. of Spain, in
neat speech, told what the Government which
he represented intended TO do 10 celebrate In
a fitting manner the 400th anniversary of the dis
covery of America 1t was decided upon
OF the dinner with a congratulaory note TO Dr. r. de
Villavicencio, formerly COnsuGeneral of Venezuela,
now Minister Plenipotentiary TO Central America
Consul General Booker and Others made speeches, too
and happy and pleasant evening was spent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
POLITICAL NOTES FROM KANSAS.

Topeka Kan. Dec. speciaD.-The result Of the
election being favorable TO the Republicans, there
is much speculation to who will be the Republican
candidates for Governor and Congressman altar
Ex-Governor Anthony is warmly supported for ep-
pdntment on the Interstate Commerce Commisson and
it is asserted that he will be the fortunate man. NO
man deserves more at the hands Of the Republicans
The Alliance people have hardly recovered from the
shock of their recent defeat, but they have opened
headquarters here preliminary to renewed work, and
their talk is as full Of calamity as ever.
The Democrats have not yet decided as to what they
will do They only about $4,000 votes at the late
election and they completely bewildered Inc
leaders are doing all they to bring about fusion
with the Alliance but there little of them left
the Alliance treat their overtures with contempt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
THE GALE IN NEW. ENGLAND.

Newport. R. l., Dec. ga severe windstorm has
been raging here since last night 1t was accompanied
by a heavy fall Of rain The wind is from the south
west and n heavy sea is running. Last night the
New York boat returned and waited several hours.
A section OF the south wall Of the new War College
was blown In, causing much damage, and n barn WAS
blown over at Conanicut. Other damage vas con-
fined principally to telegraph and telephone wires
Fall River, Mass, Dec. 5.-The gale Of last night
caused considerable damage many fences, trees Dill
boards and chimneys being blown down. Roofs OF a
number OF small buildings were taken of and several
small outbudings were overturned. The Conanlcus
Mil chimney square stack about fourteen feet hgh,
was blown down and in falling 1t crushed through
weaving she'd breaking eight OF the looms. A cotton
storehouse 100 by so feet, 10 the process OF ereeu
on the Globe Yarn Mill property, was leveled. NO
damage 10 shipping has yet been reported
Richfort VT. Dec. 5.The gale OF last night was the
most violent experienced here. The iron cover
ing on the roof OF the big grain elevator was Dlo"n
Off also the roof of Rowel d COmng's block. Goods
in the latter building were badly damaged by the
rain, A great many chmneys were blown down ana
much other damage done. The highway bridge over
the Mlsssquo River, I'm Berkshire three miles from
here was blown into the river. Many barns out
bindings fences chmneys, etc. along the line OF the
Central Vermont Railroad were blown down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
SEW,yERsEY PHYSICIANS EJECT OFFICERS.

Trenton. Dec. 5.-The New-Jersey Sanitary Asso-
citation adjourned to-day, after twodays successrui
meeting The following officers were elected Presi-
dent Dr. f. L. b. Godfrey, Camden; first vice presl-
dent c. Phillips Basset, c. E. Newark; second vice
president Professor A. b. Poland, Jersey CITY; re
cording secretary Shipper Vallas Burlington; cor
demanding secretary Professor J. Madison Watson,
Elizabeth; treasurer George w. Howell. c. E. Morris
town: executive COUNCILLOR. David c. English, New
Brunswick; Judge W. NJ Laning, Irenton hwaru D.
Atwater Elizabeth; DR.. T. r. Chambers East Orange :;
Jobn C. Smock state Geologst Trenton, DR.. William
Person Orange; James owen, G. E., Montcair' H. u.
wetheriu Trenton DR.. J. L. Leal, Paterson; DAVID
Harver, Asbury Park; Dr. A Z. Hunt Melucheh ;
Professor Charles II. Raymond, Lawrencevllle; Dr.
Samuel STOCK, Camden n. q. Hoops, Atlantic Guy )
Professor Charles NJ. Davis Bayonne Dr. Ii. r. Bald
win. New-Brunswick Dr. Samuel Lockwood, Freehon :
Professor H. b. Cornwall. Princeton; Richard Reeve
.Candep ndee J. A. McGrath Jersey City DR.. j. ii.
Pratt Lakewood John Rockafellow. Planheld PROBES
cor ". y Barringer, Newark Dr. Nichols murray
Butler Paterson; joseph lo"en' briusoVon' an" 49,
/ II. c. Thompson, Brldgetoh