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The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
= MT. VERNON I'M f7se.
Washington Hoped to Find Happiness
In Soclusion.


In letter from Mount Vernon, dated
July 10, 1850, Washington wrote as fol.
lows: II am now, ] believe, fixed in
this seat, with an agreeable partner for
life, and hope to find more happiness
In retirement than I ever experienced
In this wide and bustling world"
This was no utopiaH dream, trans
iently INDUCED amid the charms 81 nov
city. 1t was a deliberate purpose with
him, the result of innate and enduring
inclination. Throughout the whole
course Of his career agricultural life ap.
peared to have been the beau ideal Of
his existence which haunted his
thoughts, even amid the stern duties OF
the field, and to which he required with
unfagging interest, whenever unable
to indulge his natural bias. Mount
Vernon was his harbor of repose, where
he repeatedly furled his sail and fancied
himself anchored for life. No impulse
Of ambition tempted him thence, moth.
ing but the call of his country and his
devotion to the public good. The place
was endeared to him by the memory
of this brother, Lawrence, and Of the
happy days he had passed here with that
brother in boyhood; but it was a de-
lightful place in itself and well calcu-
lated to inspire the rural feeling. The
mansion was beautifully situated on a
swelling height crowned with Wood
and commanding a magnificent view up
and down the Potomac. The grounds
Immediately about it were laid out
somewhat in the English style. The
estate was apportioned into separate
farms devoted to different kinds OF
culture, each having its allotted labor.
ers. Much, however, was still covered
with wild woods, scanned with deep
dells and running water and indented
with inlets-haunts of deer, and
lurking place Of foxes. The whole
woody region along the Potomac from
Mt. Vernon to Belvoir and far beyond,
with Its range of forest and hills and
picturesque promontories, affording
sport of various kinds and was a noble
hunting ground. Washington had
hunted through it with old Lord Fair
fax in his STRIPPING days. We do not
wonder that his feelings throughout
his life necessarily reverted to IL.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
A CURIOUS WEDDING PRESENT
psd tie Old Merchant Wish to RStuke
His Daughter.

DID the Old Merchant wish TO heuese
His Daughter.
There was fine sd gentleman in
this city-he died not many months
ago-who from the humblest begin
nings made his way steadily up to
| commercial fame and immense wealth
nil by the manufacture of soap, said a
New Yorker the other day, land with
all his wealth and prosperity he never
forgot how poor man feels or lost
any Of his considerations for the rights
Of Sthers. Pride never pulled him up
nor made him ashamed OF his business
Or his early history.
His wife was as intensely purse
proud as he was simple, though her
origin was as humble as his own, and
her daughter took after her. This
child married well, as they say; that
is, a young swell about town proposed
to her on account Of the great wealth
he knew she would inherit. When the
engagement was settled the daughter
and mother asked the old man what he
was going to do in the way of setting
the young people up in life.
Here they ran UP against an unex-
pected snag. The old boy would give
nothing In the way OF dowry. He
thought the bridegroom should support
his wife unaided, till her fathers will
gave her share of his estate. The
utmost he could be prevailed upon to
do was to give his daughter a wedding
present. What this would be he stead
lastly refused to say just then. On the
wedding day, however his gift to the
bride was a deed for handsome house
in fashionable street completely fur
hished in costly style from top to bot
tom.
The bridal tour had been arranged
SO no stop was made by the happy
pair to examine the new house. All
through the honeymoon they talked
OF the pleasure they would have in GO
/ ing over the house, examining the
pictures and plate and entertaining
their friends in it. Great was the de-
light with which they entered their
new home on their return. The car
pets were velvet the hangings Of silk
and lace, and the furniture hand
carved, the pictures old masters, the
linen of the finest, the silver-pla
was everywhere, even in the kitchen.
The bridegroom was delighted,
but the brides cheeks were crimson.
and her eyes flashed fire that tears
could not quench. Every where she
looked she saw familiar objects that
filed her with rage. Snatching q
heavy silver salver from the table, she
showed to her husband. engraved on
it infinitely but with elaborate detail,
the representation OF bar of SOAP
with her fathers well-known trade
mark on 1t.
This queer crest was everywhere
about the house, worked into carved
furniture, woven in the linen and
hangings, and even painted on the
carriage and stamped on the harnes:
which were presented with the house.
1t was the old mans greatest pride,
that trademark and what it stood for,
but whether he had it put on his
daughters things out Of sheer simple
itv of heart, or whether he intended ii
as rebuke to her foolish pride,
never found out"
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04


assisting, the cowboys to paint the
town rcd'' on the Fourth, and early
that morning they started off with
many jests, and Nell and her father
soon followed. The young men re-
paired to their favorite saloon, and
then ensued a round of treats, after
which a party Of eight sat down for u
game of cards. Frank was consider
ably muddled and soon grew silly, and
his speeches caused roars of laughter in
the group.
Soon there came sound of music,
and as 1t came nearer the young men
became aware that the procession was
approaching and would pass the saloon.
Frank sprang up, exclaiming in his
drunken way
I'm a-goin'! Wy not? Horse right
out ere! Easies' thing TO join EN-! C'm
on, fellers!"
They all laughed and he reeled ont.
They caught sight of him as his horse
reared around, bewildered by the mus
ic and his riders contradictory move
ments. Nearer came the procession,
the band playing Hail Columbia"
The wagon-load of girls dressed in
white, with the flag draped, and Liberty
standing in the center, was just oppo-
site the window. The band clashed,
every patriotic spirit responded with
"Three cheers for the red, white and
blue" There was commotion, a
scream of horror, a sudden hating
along the line, and Ray, still sitting
at the card table, heard dis
tinctly: "Hes dead! Oh, he's dead"
in Nell's voice, the usually silvery tones
fraught with grief and terror. Then,
as II in pantomime, he saw the sunny
haired, goldcn-crowned Liberty lifted
out of the car OF state and her hutter-
ing flag draperies partially cover a pros
trate form some men were carrying into
the next house. Ray and the other
young men, stupefied with drink and n
nameless horror, still sat at the table,
but now Ray arose, steadying himself
by the table, and raising one hand SOL
emily, he exclaimed:
with Gods help, not another drop
Of liquor shall ever pass my lips"
Taking his hat he left the room with
a firm step.
The Fourth of July had come again,
but Ray felt sick whenever he thought
of a demonstration. He stayed at home
alone. and II yretrospection is good for
man, he surely should have been benc-
flied. He sat under tree about four
o'clock in the afternoon, when he heard
hoof beats, and glancing up saw-could
he believe his eyes!-Nell Edmonds, sit.
ting quietly on her horse, gazing at the
spot she had selected for building. Ray
readily saw she had come because she
believed him to have gone away. From
his position he could see her earnest,
sad expression, and at last saw her clasp
her hands and murmur-
"Ob, Ray, Ray! How can you be so
cruel?"
In an instant he was beside her, cry
ing eagerly
but how did know you could trust
rnep"
And with roses chasing over brow and
cheek she said, softly
Don't you suppose / heard of your
Declaration Of Independence"
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04


surroundings and concluded to give up
the study of law. One night he I'M
bosomed himself to the Edmonds family
by saying that he intended to come
West.
what to you want to do?" asked the
elder Edmohds;
Just what YOU are. doing: want to
go into the cattle business. thought
of buying out the Murdoch ranch, adj
joining this, and when ! am ready,
build. | shall write to Clifford to-mor-
row and get d statement of what is
coming from my dead mothers estate.
| shall invest all i have in it."
Ray carried out his plans. There
was no one 10 "say him nay" and he
had become infatuated with the west.
He found himself the possessor OF Sl0,-
900, besides the home place, which he
did not care to sell. He bought the
Murdoch place and invested the rest Of
his money in cattle. Frank Edmonds
was caring for band of his own, and
the two young men were constantly to.
gethcr, Us Ray had arranged to board
with his friends.
Pretty Nell Edmonds was the belle
for many miles around, and received
marked attention from all the prosper.
GUS young ranchmen. but she showed no
favor to any one until Ray Kingsley
came, when it was observed she really
enjoyed his society, and everybody pre-.
dicted speedy marriage and a happy
couple. Ray was general favoiite, as
he quickly fell in" with all customs
and was at home anywhere. Indeed las
Frank said, Ray was made for o. west
erner."
Such being the case, 1t was not
strange that he easily formed the habit
of drinking when asked. To his sur
prise and pleasure he found that he
could take good deal without showing
any visible effect. With poor Frank 1t
was different.
Social life was necessarily restricted
in such sparsely settled districts, but
the young people rode out great deal,
and Nell was the best lady rider in that
part of the country. One lovely June
day Ray asked Nell to ride, and they
took tho road to the Murdoch ranch,
which Ray had named willow Glen,"
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
The Denrth of Eyentx.

A Vienna humorist thinks that a
syndicate of European periodicals. could
afford to pay the Russian deficit. IN
order to relieve the stagnation of the
news market by another mighty and
merry war;" But Judging from recent
indications the news famine cannot be
much more on the Danube than in the
valley of the Ohio. The Cincinnati En-
quirer of May 81 devotes two closely
printed columns of its first page to the
description Of "court-martial" which
the tstatf officers" of the Salvation
army convensd tor tho purpose Of try.
ing the devil
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
We Live Longer.

Twenty years ago the average age
Of man and womankind at death wa'
computed at forty-one years. Now il
is placed at 49, years for man and 45l
years for women, being an increase o.
"a years in the average duration o.
human life, owing to improved con
ditions.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04

oh, brothers, comet The breath OF heaven
Is here!
One draught can make the slave and mas
ter one!
The grace OF liberty softens year by year.
And in richer food the stream Of life
flows on.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
A Pure Brine.

The water of the Great Salt Lake.
Utah, is one of the purest and strong
est brines known, holding in solution
twenty-five per cent. of chloride on
sodium (pure salty with but Sigh,
mixture of other salts.
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
Oregon Races.

An Oregon town has been enjoying
some queer foot contests One foo,
race over plowed ground and another
Dver railroad ties each for a larg
stase, are among the uai0u7 events,
The Coconino sun. [volume] (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1891-1891, 1891-07-04
EDMUND'S RANCH.
VACATION

Al Il VACATION
that Ray Kingsley
had taken to the
West changed the
entire course of his
life. Charley Ed
monds had been his
bosom. friend in
college and accord
ing 70 promise Ray
came TO visit his
old school mate on
the Elder Edlnond's
ranch in Montana.
Ray became in
.al
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Rumored Arrest of Spies.

CHICAGO, Dec. ga morning paper says
an officer of Gen. Miles' staff received q
telegram late last evening from his brother.
a United States soldier stationed at San
Francisco, telling him of the arrest there
and the other II Gillian. who have been
for the past three weeks acting in a
manner to cause suspicion. They were ar
rested Of the charge Of vagrancy. though
they were strongly suspected of being Chill
ian spies, as several times they were sur
prised in the apparent action of making a
surreptious survey of the harbor with a
compass. They also endeavored persist
emily to get information as to the location
and plans for the exploding of torpedoes
located in the harbor.
A dispavch this afternoon. however. de-
MES the whole story, asserting that nothing
is known of the arrest in that city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Pleased at Redmond's Victory.

New YORK, Dec. GA largely attended
md enthusiastic meeting OF Irish national
its was held tonight in Ledwith hall, in
this city, to take action on the recent Par
nellite victory at Waterford. Speeches
were made by prominent lrishmsn, and
resolutions adopted stating that the re-.
lection of Michael Davitt by the electors of
Waterford and the decisive majority given
Redmond on a platform of genuine home
rule anu independence of English political
parties, is the cause OF intense satisfaction
to the Irish nationalists of Now York, who
30 long sustained tho people of Ireland in
their efforts to obtain self government.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
MIXED HIM UP.

NJ. Graves Reverscs Some of His own
statements.
DENyEn. Dec, 23.-In the Barnaby trial
this morning Dr. Graves was recalled TO the
stand. and his cross examination resumed
by Stevens, The doctor thought he was in
Denver after his brothers. death two or
three days. He did not meet Judge Fur
man at that time. Mrs. Barnaby was q
kindly woman but she was not easily 'nha'
WAS she attached to those who did her
favors p'' asked Stevens.
.When YOU wrote the guardian letter did
you tell your wife about ~
II don't think So"
..Did YOU tell Mrs. Graves that people who
carme from the A~dirondackst told you about
MIs \ Barna1s
If you did make such statement it was
untrue r"
Alotter was handed to the doctor which
he identified as having been written by has
wife ut his dictation. .
..This letter refers to this matter ="
Eyes there are tive letters one dictated
by me, and the other Il note by my VIE.
One refers to this matter"
1.-THE other one does alsor'
eyes, / must have talked it over with my
wife"
III you had. it was equally untrue?"
II can't answer that"
'But nobody from the A~dirondacks told
You about tins matter?"
Mo-
.ssThen it was true that what you told your
wife was falseY'
YES"
Graves denied having told Mrs. Hickey
that If Mrs. Barnaby took her money out
OF his hands he would have her sent to the
asylum. Several other points about his
dealings as agent he could not remember.
The defense caused some surprise by intro
ducing Daniel Smith as a witness. He was
the hostler who cared for Worrelrs buggy
The night it contained Il bottle of whisky.
Smith previously appeared as a witness for
the prosecution and swore that he had not
tampered with the package containing the
bottle while il was in the stable. To-day,
apparently contrary to the expectations of
the defense, he reiterated that statement.
Tho defense introduced three witnesses to
impeach his testimony, but did not succeed
to any great extent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

hsrsss wsrs instantly killed. Ths coach
80 carried. with il occupants ecrambilng
ana struggling to save themselves. ABOUT
6Wonty fset, when II struck a post a 6c-
came dissntangled from the engine. me
Sforcc at ths collision with she posi- nrone
bruiscd and fainting. to the ground. None
nuatAinod fatal injuries.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

have q bilious look; II your stomach be dis
ordered you have a dyspeptic look. and Il
your kidneys be affected yOn have a pinched
nave good looks. Electric bitters is tho
great Alternative and tonic acts directly on
these vital organs. Cures pimples, blotches,
boils and gives q good complexion. Sold at
r.. S. Hale q Co.'s drug store; SOC. per bot
t1a
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
n-Closed sos
Closing

Money on call easy; closed offered at s; prime
mercantile paper. 4a@6: sterling exchange
firm; To-day bills, Sl.s1sa; demani. Sl.s4h.
Cll.CAGO CArrLG.
CHICAGO. Dec. % -Cattle--Receipt. $4,000:
fairly active, best grade steers and cows strong
to shade higher; others slow. steady: top prices
fos steers. -. 75eaoS; NO fancy steers on sale,
Others, 81 259f+ 50; stockers, ~. 00&t2.75
Hogs--Receipts % .G00: active, higher, rough
and common. IS. 7otas. 80: mixed and packers.
IS, 6lf $50; prime heavy and butchers' weights,
"a, A5@el. O7ia; light. IS. 60&ES.S0.
Sheep Receipts 5000. active; mixed ewes,
lambs and wethers, Si.50te4.90; wethers 1Oc
higher, $5.00@Dh so: common ewes, S2.25@3. rs;
Westerns. "a. 50Gg5.00; Texans, $3.S5.
CHICAGO PRODUCE.
CHrnAao. Dec. 2S.-Closed - Wheat - Easy;
cash. January, SOC; May, 95hc.
Comm eaker; cash: SOC; May. 41Ac.
Oats-Easy: cash, S2llac; May, 32bsc.
~Barley-Stea1y; 59o.
Pork-Duil; cash, s7.s2h@77s January.
S10.G7H; May. $40. s71a.
Lard-Steady: cash. u. o2..; May, S6.to.
Shoulders S4.37H e9A50.
Short clear-$5. 45&l5 So.
Short ribs S5.lO@ph.2D.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
THE r
SIOCKS

Hrw o Dec. %. bar silver. M&,.
Copper-Firmer; lake January $1,000.
Lead-Domestic, $3.2a.
The stock market was strong. Gould shares
were most prominent, Mis- ouri Pacific taking
the lead this forenoon and U. I. displaying
marked strength this afternuon. The close was
rather heavy, the gains in most cases being small
fractions. Omaha is up 2, Missouri Pacific Ia,
distiilers IN, New York Central down Ia.
Goyernments-Steady.
Petroleum-(lose hlss.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Lynched His Uncle.

NATcHEz, Miss, Dec. B.-From Black
water, La, the place where T.. j. Hart was
murdered Christmas eve, comes the news
that an uncle of the murderer was hanged
last night by a searching party. De-
velopments go to show a plot to murder
young Hart in which several negroes were
implicated, and the citizens are determined
to rid themselves of the entire gang.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Bank President Arrested.

E%LLENDALE, N. D., Dec. 2s.-Many ugly
runaols in connection with the recent
Farmsrs' and Merchants state bank fail
ure are afioat. President Barratt was ar
rested on the charge of receiving deposits
when he knew tho bank was insolvsnt. He
waived examination and was bound over.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Murder Caused by Drink.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 2S.-Lsm 10 Inns
was hanged at Oliver Springs this morning
for tho murder of his wife and child last
year. On the scaffold he said drink was re-
sponsible for the crime. He was a deacon
in the church and county superintendent of
schools.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
Tho DISCRIMINATION Led to Murder.

LEEsBuRa. Fla, Dec. 25.-This morning
Conductor Paramour, of the Florida Cen
trail railroad was shot and instantly killed
whom he had compelled to get into the oar
set apart for colored people. A thousand
aimed men with six bloodhounds are hunt
ing the negro.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

Landmarks crumble and pass awas, but WASH
celebrated Best flour stays with ms forever
and there are more barrels OF it sold now than
ever before, Ask your grocer for it. A.. IL.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29
A Sad Life Ended.

as PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2S.-The dead body
OF a young girl named Ellen Winter was
found in a broom factory this morning
lying on the floor in q pool of blood with
her skull crushed. The police have ar
rested John D. Hanney on the charge Of
numbering the girl. Some years ago Han
ney betrayed the girl and lately she had
been making frequent calls upon him for
money to support their child, and it is said
he had made threats to kill her.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

Good looks ara moro than skin deem de.
pending upon a healthy condition of all the
vital organs. If the liver be inactive, you
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

WANTED-A BUYER FOR A PIECE OF
w inside property: just the thing for q row Of
fate; close to Main street. VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

1NANTED--A TRADER WHO WANTS A
w ranch in exchange Tor business property.
VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

w tract of the best residence property on
west side; price way down; half cash. balance in
one year. VIM. Muth, agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

w KNIED-A CUSTOMER FOR ONE OF
W tho finest residence sites on west side; price
low for cash. VIM. Muth.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

w AN1ED-TO TRADE 80 ACRES NEAR
w Great Falls for Helena property. Steele y
Clements,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

WANTED TO BUILD A sIX-ROOM HOUSE
" with furnace and bath room complete for
1000. Cali and SEQ plans; we know they will
suit. Wallace 4 Thornhurgh, Denver building.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

IIoR RENT-GoMFoRTABLY FURNISHED
/ rooms at reasonal rates. Harvey block.
Grand street. Next door Hotel Helena,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING-THE REGU-
- lar annual mest,n of the stockholders of
the. Montana National bank will bs hold at
their hanking house in ~lt~aen1, Mont. on Tues.
day, Jan. l. be ween tn, no II. o. iCa m an !. 1
=. w.. ROBI. l.. MoGULLOH. Cashier.
Dated Dec. Il, 1891.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

yNANTED-A WE'LL DEVELOPED MIN
w free milling gold ore preferred; price
based on Developments. VIM. Muth, agent.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

JAIANTED-TO TRADE A GROOM HOUSE
w on east side, hardwood floor and finish.
bath, furnace, all modern conveniences. for un-
improved property. or will sell equity for 5000.
Steele Il Clements.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

LoR R~fNT~GOOD FRoOMS FURNISHED
/ and unfarnished at 22a Ewing street. corner
Sixth avenue. Inquire ON the premises.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

WANTED-FOUR TO SIX BOARDERS CAN
w be accommodates at sos Ewing street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

I.OR RENT-LAgGE WE'LL FURNISHED
l front room to ono or two gentlemen. En-
quire No. q, North Ewing.
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LETTERS.

Letters to tho following addressed remain un
called for nj this Office
Up. G." rs. W." sIiousekeeper." &c. H."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

EoR RI.NT = FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
nistsa room for raht q al0 Warren street.
next to Grandon block
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

WANTED-A MAN WHO WILL GIVE $1,000
w for a half interest in a large qnartz lead, the
money to be expended in developing the prop
erty and to be paid in ~ work progresses. Math-
eson Il Co, Denver Block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-29

EOR hENT-lTHREE FURNISHED ROOMS
/ with or without board. No, 10 North Benton
avenue.
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FOR SALE, REAL ESTATE.

EOUND-K. OF P. FIN. CALL AT THIS
l. office.