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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-08

In the soft, June like weather of that
memorable week at Ryan the ladies
spent but little of their waking moments
indoors, and even the broad verandas of
the colonels quarters on the north side
were no more popular or populous than
those OF Capt. Lane at the southwest
corner. Mrs. Lane and Miss Marshall
attributed this to the fact that the sun
on its westward way passed behind their
coy home and left the front piazza cool
and shaded, whereas even the canvas
hangings in front of the Morrises' could
not quite shut out the glare. But Mrs.
Morris laughingly declared that since
their coming into the society of Fort
Ryan she had become ga decided back
number"
/ Whether the theory Of the colonels
wife was true or not, it must be said
to her credit that she accepted the stu
alton with charming grace, and was
quite as frequent a visitor at the Lanes
as many of the younger women. Her
own guests had departed, leaving her
somewhat lonely, she said; and while she
thought it by no means proper Or con-
ventional thing that she should be SO
constantly visiting people who SO seldom
honored her she could not but have ocular
proof at all hours of the day that Mrs.
Lane and her fair friend, Miss Marshall,
could not sally forth to make calls except
at the price of leaving number of call
ers in the lurch. There were other young
ladies in garrison just then-Miss Whar-
ton visiting her brother and Miss McCrea
staying at the Burnhams'. There We're
several pretty girls in the neighboring
town who frequently came out and spent
a few days with the families at the post,
end all these of course, as well as the
young married ladies, were the recipients
of much attention on the part of the Of
ficers, young and old. 1t is fact well
understood in army circles that few Off
GERS are too old to tender such attentions
and no woman too old to receive them.
And Mrs. Lane was rejoicing in the
success of her projects for the benefit of
Georgia Marshall. Her friend was a
pronounced success from the day of her
arrival; and yet it was somewhat diff
cult to say why. She was not a beauty,
despite her lovely eyes; she had none of
those hattering, soothing, half caressing
ways some women use with such telling
effect on almost every man they seek to
impress. She was not chatty. She was
anything but confidential. She was
rather silent and decidedly reserved,
yet a most attentive listener withal; and
then she had the courage of her opin-
ions. Her prompt and prominent part
, in the little drama enacted the night Of
her arrival had made her famous in the
garrison; her frank, unaffected, but gra
cious ways had done much to make her
, popular.
The statement that she was an orphan
and poor, combined with the fact, which
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-08

which had suffered vastly during the
reign of old Riggs, his predecessor. He
had won good name as young officer
in the war days, and had borne himself
well in the more trying and hazardous
campaigns Of the far frontier. But
Morris, both during the war and since,
had seen staff duty that had brought
him into social and political circles in
Washington; had learned there the
lesson that an ounce of influence is worth
pound of pure record; that in most
matters affecting army legislation it was
the men who were the farthest away
from the army whose opinions congress
sought; that in all appointments to the
staff departments personal and profess
sional excellence might plead in vain I'M
( less backed by senators by the score;
and that while judicious use Of the gifts
that God had put in his way in the shape
of the public press might result in the
gradual rearing of monument of popu-
lar esteem, single unguarded word or
petulant expression would tumble the
whole fabric about his ears.
He had seen the highest names in legis-
lative, financial and social circles dragged
in the dust; the head of the house of
representatives dethroned; Wall street
monarch execrated; q gallant soldier,
manned in battle, ridiculed. In COM
bined and resistless assault the press had
overwhelmed the record of years. Nor
ris had faced death in dozen fields
without finch, but he trembled in the
presence of q reporter.
Nervous, irritable, and unstrung, he
called his officers about him on the fol
lowing day. Guard mounting was still
in progress; the band was playing
sweetly ON the grassy parade; the ring
ing voice of the soldierly young adjutant
swung the column around in its jaunty
march in review. One after another the
troop and company officers came quietly
in, babe their flushed commander {
courteous good morning, and took thei
seats. He was pacing the floor, tuggins
at his mustache, another telegram in hi
hand.
"Where's DR.. Ingersoll?' he asked
suddenly stopping in his walk.
''Here, colonel" said the post surgeon
stepping within the Office from the bricl
pavement outside. Il was waiting
moment to see the steward, to give som
directions as to Brent's case"
"Ah, yes. He's better, believe. Now
1 see you have marked Welsh for duty
and the man tells me he couldn't slee
all night because of pains and chills.'
"Welsh is as well as am, Col. Morri:
or if i'll has only himself to blame. Fl
knows as well as 1 do that he has n
business to go to the store and drin
when under treatment and taking med
cine. 1t is my firm conviction, sir, tina
that man is simply trying to shirk.'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-08

the unclouded sky. FAR over to the
westward the reflection of the electric
lights, a pallid, sickly glare upon the
heavens, suddenly faded into nothing
ness.
''That's the first time the town clock
and ours have been so close together
since my coming to the garrison. Where
did we get this custom of dousing the
glim at midnight" asked Lane.
1.-The til started that when they
were here. Got it from town perhaps.
| Listen moment" answered Brodie. Il
want to hear the sentries down toward
| the bridge"
Faint and far, though borne on the
wings of the soft night wind, the call of
No. Z had just sounded. 1t was now the
turn of the farthest sentry, No. s, whose
post was down the winding road at the
haystacks and wood yard. A rich, mu-
steal Irish voice, softened by distance,
began its soldier troll.
Number s. Twelve oclock-and
a-a-alls- Who goes there? Halt! Halt!
J Corp1 the gu-a-ard-Number ST. Bang!
Hearn was the first of the four officers
to reach the southwest gate. He could
hear the footballs of the officer of the
guard running down the road past the
stables, and without hesitation followed
full tilt. The guard was hurriedly turn
ing out and forming. 1t was the SER
geant who faced it to the front and
made the customary report to Capt.
Brodie, as the officer of the day came
painting to the spot:
''Sir, the guard is present and the
prisoners secure"
An audible smoker in the prison room
followed these words. A corporal file
closer stepped back into the guard room
and gruffly ordered silence among the
prisoners, which only evoked more litter
ing and whispering. A sudden thought
occurred to the officer of the day.
Bring your lantern here" he said, as
he strobe through the guard room into
the narrow passage beyond. On one
side was the prison room whence the
noise proceeded, on the other were the
cells.
"Open these DOORS" he ordered.
There's only one cell occupied, sir
the third"
''Open that, then"
The heavy door creaked on its hinges
A gust of cool night air blew through
the cell. The window was wide open
The iron Stats were sawed away. Thu
bird had flown. Private Goss, the as
sailant of Corp. Brent, was gone.
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CHAPTER VIII.

With all his soldierly qualifications,
Col. Morris, like most of his sex, had
certain defects of character. He was a
tireless worker as regimental COM
mander, and had done great deal to
bring up the s'tone" of the Eleventh,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-08
ANARNN P6RTlA:
BIZ Capt. 0has. King, U. S. Il,
Author of ''The Coloners Daughter" ''The
Deserter," Prom the Ranks, - "Dun-
raoen Ranch, "Tlpo Soldiers

copyright, 1890 By B. Lppincott Company, Phiadei
pha and published by special arrangement with them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-08

Save your building by having gutter
put on. Cheapest place is at
The SPENCER-BYwATERC Co.,
II and 10 Wast Sonts Temple St
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
JURIES IN POLITICS,
The judges Decide to Personally See
That the Wheel Is Prop
erly Managed.
COMMISSIONER JILES CONTEST.
Soldiers of the Two Cities Organize to De-
mand Recognition in the Com
ing Local Campaign.
COMMISSIONER JILES CONTEST.
WEST VIRGINIA WILL BE VERY CLOSE.
Effect Of the Appointment Of GOfr and Elkins on the
Presidential Contest

Judge Slagle, acting for the other men,
bers of the Allegheny county bench, yes
terday signifed his intention of personally
experimenting the filling of the jury
wheel next week. Judge Slagle has been
chosen bv his associates TO watch the selec-
tion of iuries and it is stated that he has
decided to act as Jury Commissioner next
week in view Of the letter written recently
bv jury Commissioner Jiles TO political
friends in Pittsburg.
Mr.. Jiles is now employed in the State
Department at Harrisburg. The letter re-
ferred to was exclusively given in THE DIS
PATCH on Wednesday. 1t solicited votes
for Jiles, who is making an effort to be re-
elected a member of the Democratic State
Central Committee. 1nclosed with each
letter was slip for names to be put into
The jury wheel. The publication of the let
ter created somewhat of a sensation among
the local Democrats.
The Judges Decide to Act.
Those opposed to Mr.. JiIes called the at
tention of the judges to his peculiar method
of campaign, and as result Judge Slagle
has decided to see that the Jury wheel is
filled by representative citizens from all
over the county and not from the district in
which Mr. Jiies lives. The work of filling
the jury wheel will be commenced on Mon
day next. Mr.. Jiles is now in the city for
the purpose of doing the work, and has not
vet been officially informed that the Court
has determined TO assist him and superin-
tend his efforts.
A gentleman who came from Harrisburg
To Plttshurg yesterday, announced that the
State administration wanted Mr.. Jlles de-
feated in his fight for reelection to the
State Committee. Mr.. Jiles says he is not
running as the administration s candidate,
but the fact that he holds an Office under,
and enjoys the confidence OF Secretary
Farrity, gives the report that the admins
tration is against MIN weight among the
local politicians.
Those Interested in the Contest.
P Foley. Ed s Kennedy, Chairman
Bremen and others are supporting Mr.
JileS. while T. O'Learv, Jr., john B. Lar
kin and their adherentS are helping Mr.
Clark in his fight for Mr.. Jiles' seat on the
State Committee. lilies and his friends are
1nduStriouslv at work in The distric:, but
the letter written from Harrisburg. and
through which it is alleged he was endeav-
oring to use the jury wheel TO promote his
political future, is being used effectively
against him.
Clark's friends are also hard at work,
though Mr.. Clark's strength in the district
makes his personal campaign labors COM
usrariyPly li1hf
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Mining Hurt by Bunco Schemes.

George L. Scott, editor of the Financial
and Mining Review of New York, is at the
Duquesne. He says the mining business
in the West has been crippled by the
bunco schemes that inscriptions specu-
lators have worked on unsuspecting people.
The result is that capitalists are afraid to
invest, and many of the companies can't
raise money enough to push their work as
they should. The business is profitable
and legitimate, and Mr.. Scott says he
knows of no easier way to make fortune
mines. The Enterprise Company, of Colo
RADIO, turns out IS car loads of ore per day,
each car being worth $1,000. but this con-
cern can't borrow money in New York, be-
cause Wall street journal has roasted the
company People are afraid to advance
them the cash.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
In MenOriau.

At a meeting of the Board of Managers of
the Protestant Home for Incurables, held
December 13, the following minute was
adopted:
''The beautiful Home, the gift of the late
Jane Holmes, for the care and alleviation
of the suffering incurable, has met with an
irreparable loss in the death of Isabella
Ralston, the loved and valued Manager
and Treasurer. Her kindness and courtesy
embraced all within the compass of her
daily lite and to the members of the board,
the employees and inmates of the Home
she was full of consideration, thoughtful
ness and the charities that soothe and bless.
Her heart abounded in sympathy for the
suffering, the afflicted and the needy, and she
instinctively found her happiness in the
happiness of others. The Board sincerely
condole with her relatives and feel that they
have the consolation, that though her
life work is ended, her good deeds will live
forever" MARGARET W. SMITH,
MARY E. MCCANDLESS, Vice President.
Secretary,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
VIEWS OF LOCAL POLITICIANS
Upon the Reported Retirement of Blaine
From tho Presidential Field.

From tho Presidential Field.
"What will the Republican leaders of
PENNSYLVANIA do if Mr. Blaine is out of the
race for the Pre- residential nomination." was
asked Chairman John Gripp yesterday.
81 don't know, he replied. 81 guess they
will be forced into line for Harrison
c. L. Msges saws Mr.. Blaine is not yet
out of the race. His most intimate friends,
however, say that all indications show that
the great Secretary will not go into the
contest and will give his earnest support to
Harrison.
at begins to look as though the Presi-
dent has been fooling Senator Quay" Chair
man Gripp said.
''Mr. Harrison has proven himself a
clever politician" another of the leaders
said. "With the aid and confidence of Mr..
Blaine the President has so managed things
that no other candidate can be in the ght
for the nomination. He has placed the out
spoken Blaine people entirely at his mercy,
and he knows that tnev must now come to
him. The recent combination of the Penn
sylvania leaders was made to force the Pres
ident into giving them what they wanted;
but Mr.. Harrison has given them nothing,
but has given Mr.. Dalzell assurances of
everything he wants"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
WILL BE A GREAT FAIR.
Director General Davis Talks About the
Worlds Show in Chicago.


Worlds Show in Chicago.
George R. Davis, Director General of the
Worlds Fair, was 5 passenger on the East
ern express last evening. bound for Con-
necticut, where he will attend banquet of
the Loyal Legion. He was present at a
dinner given by the, organization at Terre
Haute Thursday evening, and this Is
how he happened to be on train from st.
Louis The General is a picturesque look
ing man ut all times, but during the winter
he wears his gray hair longer than usual,
Anyone who has noticed his picture on the
Fair Autographs sent out by enterprising to-
bacconists would recognize him at once. Mr..
Davis is the Republican boss of Chicago,
and has reputation for adroitness greater
than any other Windy City man, which is
saying vast deal. When he took charge
of the Worlds Fair lie promised to drop
politics, and this is why he refused to talk
on political subjects last evening.
Mr., Davis said the Fair would be won
derful success. The buildings are we'll un-
der way, and will cover 1000 acres of
ground. Machinery Hall will be mile in
circumference The director declined to
discuss the money features, or what appro-
priations would be asked from Congress,
but he remarked that he had faith in the
sense and pride of the American people,
and the necessary funds would be forthcom-
ing as required. The commission is receiv-
ing letters from the great and small nations
of the world, and they are all inter-
ested. International prejudices are not
deterring foreigners from preparing ex-
hibits, and the European countries will be
we'll represented. The South American dis
plays promise to be something fine. As for
the Yankees, all the States are on the alert,
and each is determined to outdo the other
in buildings and the exhibits of its people.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
WILL GO INTO COURT.
Prospects of Fight Over the Recent Street
Railway Combine.

Prospects OF Fight Over the Recent street
Railway Combine.
The fusion of the Pittsburg and Duquesne
traction lines is likely to meet with serious
obstacles The claim has been made that
laws of the State prohibit any such rela-
tions between parallel lines. 1t is inti-
mated that Attorney Thomas Bigelow will
take the matter into court. He is Vice
President of the Pittsburg Traction Com
pany, and was the only open objector to the
plan at Thursdays meeting of the stock
holders. Attorney Bigelow was also Presi-
dent of the Central Transit Com
pany and the Pittsburg, Oakland
and East Liberty Company, both of
which positions he resigned Thursday
because to consummate the deal the sigma
ture of the President of each company
affected was necessary, and he did not wish
to sign. Colonel Elkins was chosen to fill
the vacant places.
Attorney Bigelow did not care to discuss
the matter freely yesterday, but said it
would unauestionably get into court. He
verified the statement that he had resigned
from the Presidency of the companies men,
toned because he was opposed to the deal.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Not Bent on Politics Now.

E1-Congressm an Ray, .of Waynesburg
with several Greene county hustlers, was in
the city yesterday. MIR. Ray said he was
here on private business and politics had
nothing to do with his visit. Since Mr.
Ray was turned down for a second term in
the Twenty-fourth district he has been
giving his attention to the law. He didn't
know that Henry C. Sayres. of his town,
was candidate for the collectorship until
he came to Pittsburg. Mr.. Ray takss it for
granted that whether Colonel Andy Stewart
loses his seat in Congress or not that he
will be candidate for reelection. E F.
Acheson has wanted the place since the new
distric: was created. and he will probably
be the next one to have turn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19

think, they admit it Blaine and Harrison
make strong team. The personal popu-
larity of the Secretary of State is some
thing wonderful.
JEFF Chandler, prominent Democratic
lawyer of st. Louis, accompanied Mr..
Kerens to Washington. Mr.. Chandler has
a number of important cases before the Su-
preme Court, and he will spend the winter
in the capital. He favors German for
President. and he says Cleveland has lost
much of his popularity in the South and
West. The Maryland Senator is the same
type of man as Speaker Crisp, cool, level
headed and conservative, with clean hands.
Mr. Chandler said also that Mills had con-
sented to be Chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee with the understanding
that he will not force his free trade views,
but be governed by the policy of the
Speaker
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
BLAINE Or HARRISON.
MIR. Kerens Says Elkins' Appointment Has
Nothing TO Do With the Presidency

B. C. Ecrens, of st. Louis, President of
the Cotton Belt" road, and business as
sociate of Steve Elkins in the West Vir-
ginia Central, passed through the city last
evening going to Washington. Mr.. Kerens
is close friend of the President, but he
is closer TO Elkins and Blaine.
E,kins and he played together when boys,
and their money has been invested in the
same enterprises for years Mr. Kerens
saws that the appointment of Mr.. Elkins to
be Secretary of War has nothing to do with
the Presidency. Elkins has won his spurs,
End he deserves the position on his own
merits lie thinks ii will be satisfactory to
the whole country.
Speaking of 1892, Mr.. Kerens said: 81 don't
believe Mr.. Blaine knows what lie will do,
and this is why he doesn't answer the
clamors of the people. 1t is settled that
either Harrison or Blaine will be the Re
publican nominee. If it is Blaine, the
President will accede gracefully, and vice
versa. Mr.. Harrison is growing more in
favorevery day. Decentralization has been
clean and able, and when the voters stop to
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
Will Remove to Pittsburg.

The Importance of Pittsburg as a railroad
center and good source of passenger and
freight traffic is becoming more apparent
every day. Most of the Western lines have
representatives here in both departments.
The latest change is the removal of the
Eastern passenger agency of the Chicago,
st. Paul and Kansas City road from Phila-
delphia to Pittsburg, w. P. Cooley, the
general Eastern agent, will be found at 215
Wood street after january. His road is
one of the best between Chicago, st. Paul
and Kansas City. Mr.. Cooley is well known
and popular. and will certainly find plenty
of profitable business in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-19
FOUR MEN HELD FOR MURDER.
The Death of Napoleon LIE Grande Proves
More Serious Than Supposed.

The Death of Napoleon LIE Grande Proves
More Serious Than Supposed.
Squire Robb last night concluded the in
quest in the case of Napoleon LIE Grande,
the young man who died at his home in
Mcdonald Thursday from injuries received
during a row at the house of a man named
Larrabee, at Toms Run. There had been
some doubt as to whether LIE Grande's death
was caused by typhoid fever and pneumo-
mia, as at first reported, or from the effects
of his injuries. DR.. Morrison, however,
who held an autopsy, testified that death
had been caused by the blows given LIE
Grande. The Coroner's jury rendered
verdict that LIE Grande came to his death
from blows inflicted during the fight. Jean
Larrabee Armand Delliss, Michael Dorer,
u. Dorer and Edward LIE Grande, a brother
of the dead man, were held for his murder.
Jean Laraabee, who, it was charged,
struck lie Grande over the head with beer
glass and inflicted the fatal wound, has not
been arrested. The other four, who also
participated in the fight, were arrested and
brought to the city, where they were lodged
in Jail on the charge of murder. The Of
ficers are looking for Larrabee.