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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06

In their dark hearts, but daring not to
ptter word, in the direction Of the In
dian Territory border.
"Oh, TomT cried Nancy, recovering
her speech as the defeated villains dis
appeared beyond 4 hill, "how did yer
ever happen erlOng jest when yer didr
~ come up from ther Injun nation
last night" he answered, riding up to
her side. II was on my way back ter
ther ranch, but decided ter stay all night
In Baxter. | was at ther very hotel
where ther land agent stayA Yer was
jest ridin' out o town as | got up. I'm
well acquainted with ther agent, an he
told me how yerd happened ter be in
Baxter When he told me what yer'd
overheard Hines an Finley plannin' ter
do was afeard yer'd meet ther whelps
an hev trouble. So ordered my horse
and rid right after YER"
II don't know what I'd done ef yer
hedn't rid up" said the girl, trying to
meet the admiring eyes Of Tom Byers.
Mamie, yer q mighty brave girl, he
said, trying to possess himself Of her
hand, "but yer need some big, honest
feller who thinks heap Of yer ter take
keer Of yer. was thinkin' o sellin' out
my ranch an goin' back ter mother, but
II could only persuade yer to bide long
with me thar on ther Neosho I'd be plumb
contented ter live allus out hyer on ther
Neutral Lands"
"Oh, Tomr' she said, quickly with
drawing her hand, 'pap's ailin' con-
sid'ble, an must git back ter him."
"I'll ride back with yer, Mamie" Tom
declared. and they left the ford at once.
It was a very pleasant and satisfactory
ride to Tom Byers, judging from the
glad light that shone in his blue eyes as
the young couple rode up to the dugout
and were greeted by Adam Hamlet.
tom. I'm mighty glad ter hev yer
bring my leetle gal safe home Is all
well?'
"All's WE'LL" answered Tom, warmly
shaking the settlers hand. "Ther claims
yer'n, an Nannie's minel"
The land question was finally decided
in the courts, and new settlers began to
flock into the country. The league ex-
citement subsided, and many Of its
warnest adherents contracted with Joy
for their lands.
Tom Byers' threats evidently had the
desired effect on Dick Hines, for soon
after the encounter at the ford he and
his gang left the country for parts un-
known. Their places were taken by
honest settlers. Consequently no regrets
followed them, except that some Of them
had escaped their just deserts at the
hands Of the law.
Adam Hamlet secured a legal title TO
his claim, and in due time developed
valuable coal mines along the creek.
Tom and Nancy have q comfortable
home near the Neosho river. and are Is
happy as u well mated couple can be
who possess one hundred and sixty acres
Of rich land under good cultivation and
clear Of all incumbrance.
THE END.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06
She Was Proof.

A young lady in this city propounded
to her pastor this question the other day
doctor, would IL be wrong for me to
60 to dancing sehool?"
"YOu are a member Of the choir, are
you not22 he asked.
~ am"
Then dancing school will not hurt
you, my child" sighed the good man.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06

"Here is another blow at the institu-
tion Of matrimony," said q cross looking
man the other day rs he ran his eye over
the advertisements In the daily paper.
"What is III" asked q curious by
stander.
"a furnishing store which sells all
sorts Of gentlemens clothing with guar
antee that 1t is to be kept In order for a
whole year. 1t was bad enough when
The Adversary put 1t into the head Of
some one to start 'chaperou bureau
Modern inventions are making the sexes
entirely too independent Of each other.
l don't approve Of It at ah"-Kate
Fields Washington.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06

Speaking Of people who mean well re-
minds q. Price Webber, the Maine come
dian. Of the man down east wko felt very
badly when his son left him to take up
his residence in Boston. The boy. see
ing the old gentlemRn's grief, said.
"Never mind, father; you must promise
10 come and see me at the Hrst oppor-
eunity." The father looked Ut the son
earnestly, und while . tear trickled
down his tace and bis voice became
husky from emotion, replied, William.
my boy. II | live tll ! die-and good
ness knows whether I viii or uot-Tn
zee Boston before leave Bucksportr'-
Boston Post,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06

, The girl drew back within the thicket.
afraid to stir. lest her presence might bs
discovered to the two men.
She hoped they would pass on and let
her continue her search for the COW un-
hindered, but they did not
Hines and his companion stood Just
beyond the patch Of wild plum, at the
very foot Of q steep bank on the creek.
What did he mean BY his vile presence
there on the corner Of her fathers claim
Immediately vague fears were aroused
within her, and her hrst impulse was 10
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06

us-Dunnington is an III bred
fellow. Ihave known him 10 whistle In
adrawing room. There was no excuss
for that.
Secundus-Well. don't know about
that Were you telling one Of your
true oriesf-Epoeh,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-08-06
The Claim on Deer Greek.
By A. B. GIBSON.

Lamp or candle the ARmlets had not,
20 Nancy put Q cotton rag into = small
can Of ''meat fryins." and thus secured
. POOR, fitful little hame, by which BY
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25

power OF q hve-dollar luncheon to re-
lieve hunger is limited as TO time equal
ly with less expensive meals. he
wanted his dinner. He had been living
at clearinghouse. but the week for
which he had paid ended at breakfast
that mC rning, and he did not think 1t
would be right to partake Of his land
lady's cheer again until payment for 1t
became less problematical. Moreover,
he had plans which could best be exc
cuted down-town; so he entered cheap
restaurant and ordered meal which
contrasted so unfayorably with his last
that his appetite we'll nigh vanished at
the sight Of It, The society, too, was
not what he had enjoyed at the Cafe Ma
poleon. He observed with surprise that
his taste had been educated in many
ways by that luncheon. lie had long
been accustomed to such eating-houses
as the one In which he sat, and had
never before been afflicted with such
narrowing doubts as 70 the clean and
wholesome nature OF the viands.
A healthy appetite had always hither-
to triumphed over any such thoughts
easily. lie had never before been so
powerfully conscious OF the offensive
character Of fork with bow-legged
prongs and knife with sticky handle.
The distinction between oleomargarine
and butter now for the first time stood
out as wide as the mouth Of the pit.
no RE Continued.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25

In the sum OF s475. This lunch was
tho first extravaganza the young man
had committed in good many years.
The pint OF good wine which was In
cluded In II was tho first he had ever
tasted. He enjoyed the experiment
thoroughly. lie was glad that he had
decided TO be a rich man for half an
hour.
BY and by the rusty old fellow I'm
ished his pie and milk, and departed.
Russell learned who he was bya remark
made by one Of the young men.
"Did you see old Gilbert Ray take his
usual frugal repast2" were the words he
overheard. "He will leave four mill
ions for his heirs to quarrel over, and
his chief regret will bo that he can not
remain to take part In the controversy"
"He didn't leave any Of that pie, " said
another. ~ watched him chase the
last little piece of crust all over his
plate. He couldn't get It with his fork
had 10 shovel 1t in with his knife. l
figured that his income while he was
chasing II would buy cart-load OF pie"
'He isn't q bad old fellow after all, I"
said the first speaker. "The story is
that he started on q hundred dollars and
had TO borrow that. But he paid IL on
time and kept ms credit up. There's
the whole secret Of many mans life on
the street II half Of the younger men
down here had TO settle at minutes
notice the other half would 90 broke on
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25

never spoken to but once before In his
life, he borrowed quarter with ease.
He made careful note TINT 1t was to
be returned the next day at ten o'clock.
This was beginning, and it gave
him hope. Hewas already planning for
the half dollar, and as an Investment to
that end he bought fve-cent cigar
with presentable exterior. Then he
lay in wait In front OF tobacco store
which was much frequented by pen
whom he knew.
Within five minutes an acquaintance
approached with the evident intention
OF entering the store.
"Have cigar with me-" said Russell.
stepping in front Of him.
Thanks, my boy" replied the victim
Of this confidence game. ''How are you,
any way? Haven't seen you for a
month"
ITO answer your question frankly"
said Russell, 'I'm broke, and l was
looking for man who had half dollar
to spare"
"Glad to oblige you. Come around co.
morrow and lunch with me-"
"Thank you. Here is my l. o. u"
"Never mind that, old man."
"Take 1t, II you please" Russell in
sisted. 81 am very particular about
small loans. They are easily forgotten
will pay you tomorrow at noon"
Itwas six o'clock when Russell ne
gotiated his second loan. He had be-
gun to discover with regret that the
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25
account II their bad debts. It's a bor-

accoant 81 their bad debts. It's bor-
rawing game"
Russell heard this and muttered to
himself ~ should like to negotiate
small loan and get into it, The at
mosphere Of the place and the food, and
especially the wine, were beginning to
have an effect upon him. He wanted
to continue the experiment
~ am not prepared to believe" he
said to himself that this life would be
permanently agreeable, but half hour
Of 1t is too little. | would like two
years. believe that IL could borrow
tho life Of one OF those young fellows
for two years | should know great
deal more at the end Of that time than
/ do now, and should be willing to give
1t all back to him when 1t was due. l
should like to make contract with the
devil to that ctfcct.'
He looked about him rs II he ex-
pected the flend to appear with docu-
ment ready for signature, but no such
phenomenon occurred. The slight odor
OF birthstone in the air proceeded from
match with which the young man be-
hind him was lighting cigar.
Whether the contract was signed else
where may be matter Of controversy.
II 80, it bore the date May IL, 1888.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25
FRACTIONAL ELECTRICITY.
An AilurlnE Experiment That Any hoy
Can Try for Himself

An AilurlnE Experiment That Any 10y
Can Try for Himself
The boy who desires TO experiment a
little in frictional electricity can obtain
considerable experience and dead loads
OF fun with 80 simple an electrical out
fit as one chair, four tumblers, smaller
boy and house cat. Place the tumblors
on the ground, the chair legs in the
tumblers; set tho boy on the chair and
let him hold the cnt. This part must
not be omitted; It Is the most important
part Of tho whole experiment, and II
the boy does not hold the cat he will be
sure to come up to the scratch.
See that the hands are dry and clean;
stroke the cat carefully from head
towards tail, then remove the
hands and apply again for an
other stroke, taking caro- not to rub
the wrong way. After making a dozen
strokes, u person applying his knuckles
TO either the boy or the cat will receive a
smart discharge OF electricity. The
flesh OF the boy acts somewhat like a
Leyden jar, and high pressure olectrici-
ty is stored up to considerable extent
A sharp sound accompanies the dis
charge, which feels like the pricking Of
pin, both where 1t strikes the hand
and where II leaves body OF boy or
cat When ready TO terminate the ex-
pertinent mako several elaborate passes
over the cat work upa powerful storage
OF electricity, then apply tho knucltles
suddenly TO pussie's nose. The expert
ment terminates very suddenly at this
point Pussy decidedly objects to this
part OF the proceeding and the boy OBJ
jects to further holding the cat.-Jour.
nal OF Useful Inventions.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25
"JoNATHAN,s VIEWS"


'Taint no matter what other folks soy,
am glad thet the Lord knows my heart,
IN can tell tho intent o. my ways,
N@Ef amt very han'some or smart,
FL l try TO do what's for the best,
On the whole, an considerin' the times,
Why should people be woTyin lest
should fall on the turnpike OF crimesf
People looks on the outside TO see
What you're doin', but never peeks In
TO the place where the real things be,
An they say: "What terrible SIM"
But I'm glad, as said nt the fust,
Thet there's somebody lookin' inside;
An ef wust ever comes TO tho wust,
He will see there want nothin' to hide.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25

"Any thing else to-day, madam"
asked the storekeeper, gleefully rubbing
his hands, after she had selected guam
tity Of goods. Can ] not do something
more for you?"
EYES," she said. "You can charge
these. "--Munsey's Weekly.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25
LET US SEND YOU oNEl

send us slze tell about what Won want and Will d - T.
press with privilege of trying on before payno t. t M
yoa R and 0S We'll l
the latest styles Sc to S25-onehird less than a % ~ ad al
equ every respect Try Graves Good Clothes wear
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-03-25

Gdrley-D -Dolley,I hear you are going
with the lovely Mrs. LOCKER in her
yacht. slI
Doiley--YcE it makes me feel like
the prophet Elijah.
Gurley-Why?
Dolley-He shared the widows cruise,
too.-,JudRe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-11-21
BE CAREFTLl

The accident that occurred on
Wednesday to MIR. Peterman by
contact with one of the cars of the
street railway is one Of the things
that we have been expecting. The
cars are run too fast, and too much
is expected of other people in get
ting out Of their way. The truth is,
for all legitimate business purposes,
the streets are open to all, as a mat
ter Of right. We would dislike to
see any litigation for damages for
the fast running, or the failure of
the cars to stop, and thereby pre-
vent injury to persons and property.
They can stop in very short dis
tance and to avoid suits as well as
to be right, every precaution should
be taken, as otherwise it might look
as if the contact was intentional up
on the part of the person who oper-
ates the car for the company and
who thereby binds the company for
his carelessness or imprudence. Tie
officials should require the employ
es to be very careful and kindly re-
cognize the business interests of all
the people in the town and county
and thereby build up the mutual in
teresls as between the public and
themselves. That will be right
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Bn8TNESS SUCCESS.

The Calamity Cranks' of the
LIST General Campaign will have
many apologies TO make when they
next appear before audiences and
preach the ruin and wrecks they
prophesied if the Mckinley tariff
prevailed. Everything, including
tin has gone against their free trade
doctrine. Enterprise and industries
of all kinds have prospered and the
business of the country is larger than
ever before. The reports of the
commercial agencies always indicate
the condition of trade and the fol-
lowing from the report of Messrs
r. G.. Dunn & Co. of Saturday
last, will make free trader vince.
They say
"The trade is large IN UoIume for
the season, and in many lines, espec-
tally at the west, the largest euer
k1aoagn. But margins for profits are
narrow and the tendency of prices
is not toward improvement in that
respect; for, aohaie breadstu6,s ad-
0Gnee, most manufactured articles
tend to decline.
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HOW ABoUTIT sENA ToRe

The Herald and Torchlight, OF
Hagerstown in an editorial, on
False Prophets" scores a point
very nicely against Senator Faux
nsr, which shows conclusively that
mortal man should be very careful
in casting horoscope of coming
events The country is successful
under protection beyond all doubt
and the Senator's prophecy comes
back at him, with such force as to
lay him fiat on his political theories
and must surely cause him to be very
prudent in his free trade efforts -
The Herald and Torch Light says:
In August, 1891, the United
States exported to foreign countries
$29,000000 worth of breadstuffs;
our exports during August, 1890,
were valued at $ll 100000 gain
of $4,000, 600, or l64 per cent.
Here is an extract from a speech
made in the Senate by Senator
Faulkner, of West Virginia.
"The Mckinley tariff is the means
through which you seek to destroy
the international commerce of the
country; to close the foreign mar
kets to our exports, 1924 per cent.
of which consists of agricultural
products; to force still lower the
price of the products ofthe farm by
compelling the producers to sell in the
home market.and to suffer an annual
loss ofover $50O,0OO,0O0, which here
tofore has been received in exchange
for his products.
Place the extract from Mr..
Faulkner's speech beside the pre-
ceeding statement showing the un
precedented increase in our expecta
tons OF agricultural products.
Compare his gloomy predictions
with his present conditions.
All the Senator's congressional
associates, all free trade speakers
and free trade newspapers made
themselves just as ridiculous, Their
auguries OF higher prices for the
necessaries OF life, lower prices for
farm products and the destruction
OF our foreign trade we're just as far
removed from the truth as Senator
Faulkner ill-adyised remarks"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-11-21
Thanksgiving Day.

President Harrison has issued the
following proclamation:
at is very glad incident of the
marvellous prosperity which has
crowned the year now drawing to a
close that it's helpful and reassuring
touch has been felt by all our people.
1t has been as wide as our country
and so special that every home has
felt its comforting influence. Ills too
great 10 be the work of mans power
and too particular to be the device of
his mind To God, the benefcient
and the all wise, who makes the la
bors of men to be fruitful, redeems
their losses by His grace, and the
measure of whose giving is as much
beyond the thoughts of man as it is
beyona his deserts, the praise and
gratitude OF tie people of this favor
ed nation are Justly due.
Now therefor. |, Benjamin Har-
rison, President Of the United States
of America, do hereby appoint
Thursday, the 26ih day OF Novem-
Der present. to be day of joyful
thanksgiving to God for the bounties
Of His providence, tor the peace in
which we are permitted to enjoy
them, and for The preservation OF
those ms itutions Of civil and rellgi
oss liberty which He gave our IA
theirs the wisdom to devise and es-
tablish and use the courage to pre-
serve. Among the appropriate OBJ
servaaces oil the day are rest from
toll, worship in the public congrega-
ton, the renewal of OUR family ties
about our American firesides, and
thoughtful helpfnlness toward those
who suffer lack Of the body OF OF the
spirit
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Baptist Entertainment.

The entertainment to be given at
the Martin Street opera house on the
nights of Nov. 26 and 81 for the ben
eft of the Baptist Sunday school will
consist of:
LIST. Coopers' chorus-Boceacio by
male voices.
End. Tamborine rill--Grecian cos
tune. by l6 young ladies'.
3rd. Tennyson Dream OF Fair
Women.
4th. Five Little Tchin Tchin maids
Ia song from the opera "Pearl OF
Pekin."
The program will be interspersed
with clarionet, cornet, guitar and
mandolin solos The entertainment
viii conclude with a farce entitled
"Ici on Parle Francois, representing
the ludicrous efforts of an English
landlord to entertain French lodge RS
by the deceptive sign that 1--WE speak
French here.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-11-21
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
MARTINsBURG, w. VA,

MARTINsBURG, w. VA,
Nov. 10, 1891.
At a called meeting of Prospect
Section, No. l, Cadets of Temper
ance, held this day in their hall, the
following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almight-
Y God, in his providence, to remove
from our midst our brother, Charles
D. Grimm, we humbly bow in sub
mission to His will hoping that our
loss is his eternal gain; and
WHEREAS, The Section has lost a
good and active member; therefore
be it
Resolved, That the Section attend
the funeral in body, and the mem
bers wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for sixty days.
RESOLVED, That we tender our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
family in their sad afliction:-
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family OF
the deceased. and recorded on the
minutes Of the Lodge, and published
in the city papers.
G. w. SoHILL,
A. M. STAUBLY, COM
ALBERT ZIMMERMAN,
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Correspondence.
HEDGEsvILLE.

Rev. w. L. LEVEL will preach in
Mt. Zion Church on Sunday next.
Mrs. S. Payne and son, Port, are
in the village, the guests Of VIM.
Richard and family.
We learn that the residence OF
Mrs Resin Perrell, now occupied by
L. S. Howard, is for sale.
Mr.. Thos. Cross motive power in
the shape of a mule, was injured by
the cars during the past week.
Regular meeting of Berkeley
Lodge, No 81, A. F. and A. NJ, oc-
Cured at their lodge room on Tues
day evening last.
Mrs. Stauffer, formerly Miss EN-
erson of Falling Waters, died sud-
denly on the 18th inst. from paraly-
sis and heart failure.
Miss Minnie, daughter of j. III
Miller, is sojourning in the City OF
Monuments, the guest of her sister,
Mrs g. w. Appleky.
Rev Clary, of the U. B. Church,
closed series of services at Provi-
dence church on Sunday eve last,
which were largely attended
Rev. Engle, assisted by Evangelist
Howard, has a series of religious
meetings in progress at Falling Wa
ters Church, which are largely at
tended.
An agent has been canvassing the
village the past week for the purpose
of learning all deaths in families,
which will be placed in q book OF
memorials.
REPORTER.
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THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF WEsT VIRGINIA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,

STATE oF WEST VIRGINIA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
CHARLESTON.
Thursday, November, 26th in.
slant, is hereby designated as day
of thanksgiving and prayer.
| recommend that the people on
that day rest from their labors and
in churches and at their homes give
thanks to Almighty God for the
innumerable blessings vouchsafed
us, for the material comforts of
health, peace and plenty, with which
our land has been so signally favored
during the past year.
Let us by acts of kindness and
deeds Of charity remember all who
need our sympathy and help.
Done at the Capitol, in
the City Of Charleston,
q. S.. this the 18th day OF
November, in the year
of our Lord, one thous-
and, eight hundred and ninety-one.
BY the Governor A. B. FLEMING
VIM. A. OHLEY,
Secretary of State
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-11-21

We are very glad to note the keen
observation of the Statesman in APP
preciating the excellence of our news
columns locals specially. The INDIE
PENDENT always managed to be at
the front, and has always been recog-
nized as the leading paper of town
and county, and we are thankful for
snch appreciation. The Statesman
is welcome to furnish their readers
with items gotten from our columns,
as it shows good judgment of the
editors in pleasing their readers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-11-21
RREAKLNG UP.

We are sorry to note that the
National Convention Of the Farm
er's Alliance in indianapolis is end
ing in complete disorganization.
The effort is made, to turn it into a
political organization by making it
a third party and this of course is
antagonixed by the members OF both
the great parties belonging to it.
Evidently, the life of the Alliance
will be short if allied to politics.