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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28

When he reached the bow of the boat
she was just making landing, and in
another minute the gates were opened
and no walked ashore. He fingered o
moment in the ferry-house with the
idea of apologizing to Billy and plead.
ing temporary insanity, but that indi.
vidual did not appear. Tho crowd
surged off tho ferry-boat, and hurried
by Drane. One lady evidently recog.
nized him, for he heard her say to her
escort: "Poor fellow, his voice must
have been wonderful before no ruined
it by drink"
Riddled by this double-barreled in
suit, Drane hung his head and made of
up street, which runs parallel with the
Pennsylvania tracks for few blocks.
At the first crossing he turned to the
right and passed over the confusion OF
rails at the imminent risk of his life.
There is no more dangerous place on the
face of the earth, but Drane was in q
condition OF mind where collision with a
shifting engine would have been q re-
lief to his feelings.
A freight train was being made up on
sido track, and Drane crawled along
in the shadow of it till he came to a car
"hASh AOOACu "a II ~ DC OhbSICus
He was on tho point Of trying it, when
q figure appeared from the shadows.
Drane was about to run, but perceiving
that tho other man had similar inten-
ton, he understood the case at once.
Hold on" said he, al won't hurt
you. I'm looking for free ride on this
train, and so are you. Isn't that SOP"
you've called 1t, boss" said the fell
low, chats my game"
"Well, I'm in with you," returned
Drane. "You know more about this
business than do. What shall we do?''
words. lie pried open the door Of the
Tho car appeared to be freighted with
,pig-iron or some other heavy substance
OF which very little made load, for
there was plenty OF room. Drane and
his companion found the most comfort
able place they could in the darkness.
To the formers great relief the train
soon started and ran with no stop for
nearly an hour. Then there came halt.
Presently Drane heard man stop just
outside the door by which they had en-
tered.
Jimmy" said a voice, ''somebody's
been getting into this car"
Thunder and turf" whispered the
tramp, "we're in for it now. They'll
send US up. There's just one chance for
US. You stand on one side of the door
and I'll stand on the other. When they
climb in we'll make break"
That was exactly what they did; and
as Drane happened to jump out directly
upon the head of the brakeman on
guard, they escaped.
In the lea of fence, few minutes
later, Drane was joined by his late &C
quaintance, whom he had outrun with
case. Two or three others struggled up
Immediately after.
They've cleaned all the boys off the
train" the tramp explained. "We're
hung up here for sure"
There was a hasty consultation, and
from it Drane learned that they were
near an old barn which was we'll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28

known to the profession" as harbor-
ing place. 1t was decided that the best
thing to do was to put up in this place
for the night. Drane fell into the line,
and after q march across some fields, no
entered the tramp's hotel with tho mot
ley crew.
Counting those already in 1t, who
were aroused by the entrance Of his
party, there were nearly dozen in all.
Through a great hole high up in tho
wall the moonlight streamed, and in
the circle thus marked out the strange
company sat down and prepared to ex-
change some friendly gossip before 60
ing to sleep.
81 take it you're new to tho profess
sion?" said the man whose acquaint-
ance Drane had made in the freight
yard. whats your namo?"
Drane told him.
do you spell it just like any other
drain?" called out one Of the mon.
There was some good-natured laugh
ter nt this, and then one of them asked
Drane whore he came from. He en-
deavored to sketch briefly and &C.
curately the events which had led him
to his present situation. He thought 1t
might interest them. 1t did. They re-
garded him as a flrst-class humorist,
and liar Of great natural endowments.
"oh, yes, we've all been there" said
one. 81 was q gentleman and q scholar
day before yesterday. 1t seems to me
that met you in Mr.. Gould's office. /
dropped in to sell him couple of rail-
roads; don't you remember?'
1t was utterly impossible for Drane to
convince them that he was telling the
truth. The more closely he stuck to
facts this louder they laughed at the ex-
tent and variety of his genius for false
hood.
He'd make a good delegate for the
convention" said Johnny. "What's the
matter with sending him to Pittsburgh
when the profession assembles?''
He'd represent all the liars in it, "
responded another, sin a way that
would more than do 'em Justice"
II can't promise to Co." said Drane,
'but the first man of you who finds
me in Kansas City and learns the truth
Of what have told you shall have hun
dred dollars and a chance to go to work. II
an sell my chance in that hundred
for pipeful of plug" said the man who
had put Drane in nomination for the
convention. cas- for the chance to &c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28
LOUNGES.

We are showing fine. assortment of
Lounges, in Cretonne, Carpet, Moquette,
Plush and Rugs, which we bought during
the dull season, when prices were low, and
can now give you the benefit of those
prices. No shoddy goods, all frst-class.
Come in and see them, the Old Reliable
House of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28

to work, don't want It. I'll give It
away"
Altogether, Drane did not find this
assemblage of the unfortunate so inter
esting as he had thought 1t might be.
7 He withdrew from the circle soon and
climbed high up on the hay till the raft
ers were just over his head. Then he
lay down to sleep, and dreams carried
him to other and far different scenes.
At first there were pictures of home,
and then the familiar faces faded away
and in their place came one which had
imprinted itself on his heart moro
clearly than he knew-the face of the
woman whom he had befriended and
who in turn had remembered him.
Through strange and difficult paths he
was pursuing her. There was danger
around them both. Suddenly no over
took her and tried to speak to her, but
his voice would not come. He was cholz-
ing. She seemed to read the agony in
his eyes, for her face grew pitiful. He
was dying at her feet. The hot sun cast
terrible red glare upon him. 1t was
descending from the heavens to burn
him to q cinder.
With a struggle he threw the hideous
vision from him and awoke. The red
glare was still in his eyes, the choking
in his throat. The barn was on fire.
Already the hay below him was blazing,
cutting of his escape. The smoke was
like a visible demon olutching him. He
CROPPED to the wall and put his lips to a
little space between the boards, seeking
for air, but the hot vapor from within
rushed out, and he could not breathe.
The thought Of death in that strange
place crowded upon him-a fate Of
which those who loved him would never
hear-his ashes scattered to the winds.
Frantically he struck the board before
him with his clenched hand. 1t yield
ed. Hope sprang up in his heart. He
rained blows upon the rotten wood, till
he beat it from its fastenings, and then
with last effort he forced his body
through the opening and swung himself
to the ground.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28

q pocket of the garment inside out and
read the owners name written there.
1t was Lawrence Drane! He had stolen
his own clothes back again.
Yes, there was no doubt about it.
The occupant of No. 40 had been the
original tramp who had accomplished
the exchange in the hotel so nicely,
and had afterward collected the tele-
graph money-order at New Haven. The
pockets of the coat were full of Drane's
papers. He ran them over hastily, and
could not discover that any were miss
ing.
His watch and considerable sum of
money were there too. He wondered at
this because prudent persons leave such
things at the desk, but then he reflected
that thief distrusts everybody, and
hates to hand over his plunder when he
doesn't know who may be watching.
Drane was never SO eminently salts
fed in his life. The clothes restored
his brain to its proper balance almost at
once. He wondered how he could have
been brought to the point of entering
another's room, and he was shocked at
the thought, though delighted at the re-
suit.
He strolled through the hall and
noticed that the thief was still sleeping.
Beside him lay the remnants of the
lunch. Drane would have been glad to
stay and watch the fellow when he
walked up, but he had decided to go out
and find policeman to take the thief
into custody.
There was none in sight when he
stepped to the door. He stood there q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28
Job Printing

= Job Pr1nt1ng ~.
7 Everything in the line of printing, from
q visiting card to three sheet poster,
printed with neatness and dispatch.
1853 South Main Street.
@. g n. T. MALONEY,
SOCIETY PRINTING A SPECIALITY.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28

experience should have taught him to
pity the poor fellow, but it didn't.
There can be no real sympathy between
costly apparel and the habiliments of
poverty. The brotherhood of man can
never be accomplished except by put
ting all the world in one unvarying uni
form.
So Drane stood there waiting for his
revenge. Suddenly there was q hubbuh
at the door. An attendant rushed out
hurriedly and looked about. Behind
him Drane could see the thief expostu.
lating with the man at the desk. Then
the attendants eyes fell upon Drane.
ARREST that man." said he to the po-
liceman; che has stolen mans clothes
in our bath!'
''Come with me, SIR" said the officer,
laying his hand upon Drane's shoulder.
The blunderbuss of vengeance had
shot both ways again, as is the habit Of
that Anticipated weapon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-28
PENMANSHIP.
Prof. HOlIev

Teaches every pupil to write a fine rapid
business hand in course Of 1e private
lessons d NO FAILURES.
All kin 1s Of pen werk executed In the
highestdegree Of the art 1a1 Bank 81.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
BETTER TRAIN SERVICE
A New Time Schedule Be-
tween Fairhaven and Wool
ley Junction
Passengers and Mails From
Southern Points to Ar
rive Earlier
Nothing Definite Known Con
cerning Operation of the
Westminster Southern

No arrangements have as yet been
made for the operation Of the New West
minister and Southern railroad, and IT Is
not at all probable that any VIII be
made until some means Of transfer across
the Fraser river at New Westminster, are
determined on.
"When this will be IT is difficult 10 say,
said Auditor Cramer, OF the Great North
ern, yesterday. There is probably no one
knows, except it may be President Hill or
Vice President Clough, and they may not
have arrived at any decision as regards
the operation Of the road, or the means OF
transportation across the Fraser"
Superintendent Borie, Of the Fairhayen
and Southern, has been In Seattle the
past day or two coufcrrIng with Mr.. Nell
Of the Seattle and Montana, In regard "a
new time schedule over the road In con
nection with the Seattle, Lake Shore and
Eastern.
The idea is" said Mr. Cramer, "tC
make close connection at WOOlley Will
the Lake shore" II the arran cement h
made a train will arrive here carrying
/ passengers and mail between . aud
o'clock In the afternoon.
! A good deal Of dissatisfaction has beei
| manifested At the withdrawal Of one train
| but the fact Is there was no business io
| IL. The arrival Of an early afternoon
/ train will be great Improvement on th
/ present service, and there Is little d0ub
/ that a will be so arranged.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
king COUNHY'S TROUBLE
Governor Ferry and General
Curry Consult as to
Martial Law
Striking Miners, Sullen and
the Feeling Against Mill
tary Intense
The Situation at Black Dia-
mond is Practically Un-
changed at Present

OLYMPIA, July lO-Genoral Curry was
closetcd with Governor Ferry the greater
portion Of this morning, and resumed the
conference this evening. lie afterward
stated that the con ersatlon was confined
entirely 10 review Of the troubles and
the best methods Of disposing Of them.
While he did not urge declaration OF
martial law he was OF the opinion that the
complete dlsarmlng Of factions could not
be accomplished with the prcseut method.
He says the strikers are sullcn and that
the feeling grows more intense against the
military.
The conference this evening with the
governor resulted In final decision, and
General Curry wired Colonel lialnes that
be would return first thing tomorrow.
and for Halnes 20 have meeting OF the
county commissioners aud sheriff 10 sec II
matters cannot be amicably adlusted by
| the civil authorities,
! Governor Ferry thought this the best
| method, aud does not believe the sltua tlon
! WIN Justify the declaration oi martial law
until the civil authorities are resisted.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11

The Bclllngham Bay Street Railway
company will lay another track from
their switch on Elk street 10 Keesling.
Vile. This win be a decided improve
ment, and better service Will be fen.
dered than at present Tue company VIII
put down solid tie track aud VIII en-
deavur 10 give a hrst-class service. A
track. suitable for connection with the
Falrhaven line, Is being put down on The
hlll near Tyler street, and as soon as tue
latter line Is IN operation, close conncc-
tion will be made. Passengers Will not
need 70 climb the hill-but there VIII be
| double fare.
In answer 10 an Inquiry from a HERALD
reporter yesterday, Superintendent J.. D
/ McKciiar said: "Our line Is doing trst-
rate; much better, in fact, than We even
anticipated, aud we are more than sAIls'
| fed with the business being done. -
| soon as the Fairhavcu company complete
their line, business will increase one
third, 50 street railway matters are al
/ right after all
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11

The steamship Walla Walla arrived last
night at 10 o'clock.
A stone quarry has been encountered
by the Thirteenth street cOutractOrS,ln IN the
middle Of the street near the Junction
with Front.
Work on the street railway took a
rapld leap Yesterday and further addl-
tlonsl force will be put 70 WORK MONDAY
ct does not do 70 say that real estate
is looking up" said q well-known real
estate dealer yesterday, 'fOr real estate
owners Immediately mark up the price
twenty five per cent
A scrap between two japanese, on the
beach near Deadmans point, yesterday
was more laughaOie than bloody. After
exchanging a few blows, and plucklng
each Others whiskers, the pugllists re-
tired OF their own yolitlon.
meeting Of the general committee for
the Fourth Of July celebration was held
az the rooms Of the Cascade club lasl
nlght, for the adjustment aud audlllng ol
air bills and accounts, which VIII De palQ
on presentation 70 the secretary, NJ. Z
McDOugalL
| One OF the finest agates ever seen j.
| this or any other country, Is on eHhlbl
/ tiou at ID. X. Buffers Sideboard. IL j
very large, weighing about iOnr ponnhs !
beanulnily vatiegated, aud highly pol
ished. II Is the property Of gentlemai
residing IN this city, and was sent 70 mn
by q friend at Lake Superior.
Yesterday morning logging true
loaded With cedar logs, which had lns
arrived at the Pacific Coast 1tadln
conipany's mill, was observed 20 be OF
fire The logs we're very dry and burne
Ike under and for few minutes Il locke
AZ though there was 10 be lively tint
However. the cedars we're quickly dunn
ed into the bay and ali danger
property was over.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
THE WATER FRONT

The Michigan has also withdrawn from
this route.
Steamships Of the Pacific Coast Steam.
ship company arrive every Eve days.
The Haytlen Republic has been with
drawn from the Bellingham Bay route.
Another consignment Of equipments for
the street railway arrived by the Clty Ot
seattle yesterday morning.
business AT the docks n fair ly active, a
good many passengers are arriving by
each boat, and the freight receipts Are In
creaslng.
The Walls Walla, from San francisco
is expected 10 arrive early this morning
She j. one day late. having been detained
! IN sas Francisco on the Fourth.
The Anna Pence brought In 900 pound
| Of freight from the Islands yesterday, an'
| the Dispatch, so; WAsco, from Seattle
/ so: SehOme $50. Clty Of seattle
/ u i.9lO;, and the Premier, $500.
The tug !. 9. Britain brought IN sco'
/ loaded With twenty seven tors Of Chucka
+ nut stone yesterday afternoon Tor 9. W
| Waldr0n. II will be- used IN the cOnstruc
ton Of his new block 90 the corner OF Nc
Kenzie avenue aud Twelfth street.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
WOULD NOT TAKE MONEY
But He Had no Objections
to Diamonds and Ele-
CANT Silverware
A Canadians Official Con-
science is Tender on the
Coin Question
The "Pied" Party Rejects
Democratic Proposals and
Will Go 1t Alone

OTTAWA, July i0-H. +. PerIey, engineer
OF the department Of public works, has
been quietly asked TO resign, AS result OF
the investigation into charges made
against his department before the com
mittee today. Perley acknowledged re-
ceiylng diamonds and silverware from o.
e. Murphy, Of the firm OF Larkin, Con
nelly & Co., after refusing TO receive a
present of s2Oo0, but he afterward was
astounded at the amount Of jewelry and
plate given him, and gave his |. q. u. In
payment for them, which falls due Aug
ust next.
Perley will probably resign tomorrow
There Is no probability OF any one else II
the department being implicated by
charges TO "A sufficient extent TO rendel
them liable to removal. The chargei
against Sir Hector Langeyn, minister o
public works, are anything but sub
stauLial.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
WILL GO 1T ALONE
The Alliance Rejects Democratic Pro-
posals, and win Not Fuse

pObhlbt anu VII NOh Nho
TOPEKA, Kan, July l0-Jetry Simpson
arrived here today, en- route TO Georgia, TO
attend four Alliance rallies. He came to
consult with leading Peoples party men
regarding the proposition made by Lead
ing Democrats recently 10 combine In
local county politics In Kansas this year.
The Peoples party leaders today rejected
the proposition from the chairman ot the
state Democratic committee and declared
that they would not fuse with any party
this year or next, and that no member ol
the new party would be cOuntenanced
who would advocate such action.
This has created Indignation among
leading Democrats, who threw To the
Peoples party enough votes last year 10
defeat Ingalls, In all the counties OF
Kansas this year the Democrats VIII put
up tickets. and this break Will prevent
the Democratic Alliance fusion ON pres
idcntial ticket, which was expected. The
breach between the Democratic aud Peo-
ple's parties Is widening daily
SrmNGFiELD, Mass July l0--An ex-
| tended canvass by the New England
| Homestead shows that the new People
party Is not indorscd by the farmers Of
| New England and New York. The sub
treasury bill and scheme 81 loaning new
Issues OF paper by the government on lant
values are looked upon as Wild schemes
and the free coinage Of silver has but Z
| small following.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
Superior Court

In the superior court yesterday the fol-
lowing cases we're before his honor Judge
Wnn.
State Of Washington vs.. Frankie VIII
son aud Edward West. The defendants
were arraigned and entered plea OF not
guilty. They also averred TO the court
that the names given were their true ones
They also Informed the court mat they
rad no attorney 10 defend them, and
Judge Winn appointed G. x. Bonestell tc
defend the prisoners
Graham Us. Graham-A suit for dlvOrc'
which has occupied the attention of th'
court several terms, was hnalIy disposed
| Of. decree having been granted as
prayed.
Mary Parrish vs.. A. Cary Hickman
civil action. Harris Black & Leaning
! for plaintiff, aud DOrr a Finch Tor DE
| fcndaut. The case Is still on trial
Albert Aiken vs.. w. ). Parker ct al
] Dismissed at cost Of defendants.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
HIS NAME WAS BoST
He Was "A Funny Old Man From de
North Car'lina State"

COLUMBIA, ). C.. July lO-"Uncle Billy
Bost. an eccentric character Of Cabarrus
county, North Carolina, Is dead. He was
bachelor Of about ~ years of age. His
only companions for many long years
were two dogs and an old negro woman.
His real estate consisted Of about l,SO
acres Of land, which he left 70 his nephew.
lie had safe, which was thought 70
hold thousands Of dollars, but when u
was opened the only money found was a
nickel However, ln bureau draws and
/ lars. In old clothes closets, In old stock. d.
| ings and IN cracks ~ his miserable old
| house there was found $1,000 IN gold, a
| large quantity Of gold dust and bullion
[ aud a lew hundred do lars 10 greenbacks.
| In the search package from Charlotte
/ bank was found cOntalng 400, that had
never been opened at all. This was re-
ceived by him In 1880.
He had corn aud bacon on hand, four
years old, and some hay that had been
! stacked for % years. lie eased his con
science by leaving 800 Of his hard earn
inRs 10 the Bethel Baptist church. lit
made his will only three weeks ago and
there Is much talk Of cOntestlng u, foi
some Of his kin have been left without
ANYTHING.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
NoTABLEs CHANGES
The improvements at the Lower End OF
Harris and Bennett Streets

Those who are not in the habit OF fre-
quentiy visiting the docks aud lower end
Of Harris street will be surprised at the
vast improvements which have taken
place In the past few weeks. The grad
ing and planking Of Mckenzie avenue IS
approaching completion, aud right here,
Id will be I'm order 20 remark that more
magnificent boulevard will not be found
In any city on Puget sound, than this,
when finished. It will be fayorlte drive,
and as the views obtained, both seaward, /,
and east OF the city are grand, " cannot
fail 20 be attractive as well. Bennett
avenue Is also being plauked, and It's in
tersectlon with Harris Is being filled in,
metamorphosing the whole place
The old building used a. warehouse
for the Fairhaven Land company store,
and which may justly be called an old
one. has disappeared and on its site Joe
Alsop Is erecting cold storage ware
house for use In his business.
The new building will be 3j14O two
stories, aud will be built IN sections, 20
that 1t can readily be added 10 as the
business warrants or demands. IL Will
be ready for Occupany In thirty days.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-07-11
THE GUIDE MERIDIAN CONTRA CT
Davey's Bid Was Irregular, Hence it
was Rejected

was Rejected
County Commissioner Lysle had his at
tention called yesterday 10 an item APP
pearing In WhatcOm paper which stated
that the commissioners had refused TO
award the contract for the Guide Meridian
road 20 the lowest bidder, notwlthstand-
ing the fact that the party rendering
stood ready 10 file sufficient bond Tor
the faithful performance Of the work.
"The fact is," said Mr.. Dysle, THE
contract was first awarded, on nay motion,
70 W. B. DaYey, whose bid was t2j,OJ2.
HIS bid was accompanied by check. not
certified, as required by law, Tor only <yDO'
when the amount should have been i've
per cent. OF the price submitted. THIS
fact was pointed out 10 the board a.
manifest injustice "a other tendereTs,
and also that II was clearly ir-
regular and the motion was recon
sldered, and the award made 70 the
next lowest bidders, Singleton q Co.
After the contract had been hnally
awarded 10 Singleton, Davey, by his at
torney, offered a check for 81 800, but he
did not have bond ready as claimed,
although the attorney stated that Senator
Garfield was ready 10 become surety FOL
| the performance o. the work. Singleton :
/ tender was regular; his certified check
was for 81 800; Dayey's was Irregular and
his non certified check was for only 800
| The only mistake the board made wa
| In considering Davey's bid at all. seeing
| that IL was altogether irregular. Further
more the board Is not bound TO accept thu
| lowest OF any tender