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But these are small matters when com
pared with the accusations which await
this man Of many marriages. The publica-
ton of his arrest in the California papers
brought a telegram from San Juan Capis-
trano that his wife, who resided there,
wished to know the nature of the charges
against him. Before the authorities hardly
had time to put one and one together, and
decide that Smith must have two living
wives, they were waited upon by Mr.. Hug
gins, of Mcpherson, Cal, a wealthy ranch
er. who said that Wilbur V. Smith is at
the present time the lawfully welded hus-
band Of his sister; that the pair were mar
ried in 1889, and lived in Colorado until
about three months ago, when Smith aben-
doned her and went TO California, leaving
her with a three months old child.
The authorities began to be dazel, aud
the petty case OF Wilbur v. Smith, &C
cused OF d~efrauding an inn, paled into
ins~ignihcance when right on top OF it all
came a letter from the corn raising dis.
tricts of Kansas. There, so the letter sets
forth, dwells the fourth wife. Who
wouldn't be apt to defraud an inn with
four wives all residing in different parts of
the %countryl And never a one of them
has known that the others existed
Meanwhile wife No. l has retired to the
quiet of sleepy Anaheim, the little Ger
man city, the former home of Nine.
Modjeska, and there she tearfully awaits
the outcome of it all. She is the daughter
of John Benton, of St. Paul, MINI, a rel
alive Of Thomas H.. Benton and a wealthy
and influential citizen. She married
Smith eight years ago, but has resided
with him very little of the tilre. She is an
educated and refined lady, accomplished in
music and art.
or No. 2 little is known. She has
sent her message Of inquiry; the answer
she has received may cause "A shock from
which she will never fully recover, but that
is a matter Of speculation only.
No. $ Is described by her brother AS a
lovely young girl, very coniding and low
ing, who was smitten at first sight by the
dashing manner and suave ways OF Smith
and trusted him implicitly.
And No. 4, is she like1 What is her
story Smith only knows. He may have
to tell it to the court, and then all will
know. Until then the surmise is that she
is, like the others, the victim Of misplaced
affection.
What about this man who has diluted
his affections and made them go so far3
Women would call him handsome, perhaps.
He possesses a ready tongue and a fertile
brain; he has seen much of the world and
its ways, and his intentions, it would seem
to an outsider, are just slightly dishonor-
able. At any rate he has engaged in more
matrimony than the law allows ut one time.
w. C.. HoGABooM.
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wheel was at the May party of the Geuesee
Bicycle club, Of Rochester. n. Y, in 1883.
He rapidly rose to the front rank in his fH-
vorite sport, and in lSSS, at the Interua
tional exposition held at Buffalo, won the
worlds championship AS Il unicycle rider,
making a mile in 3:37I1 On one wheel.
Mr.. Barber has several times beaten this
record on different horse tracks, having
made a mile on the unicycle in 3:25. This
does not go on record, as it is claimed that
the horse tracks are not a full mile for "A
bicycle. Mr.. Barber has Travelled through
out the United States with several first
class companies, and exhibited his wonder
full skill in almost every prominent city.
He is an honorary member OF the Genesee
and West End Bicycle clubs, of Rochester;
of the Allegheny cyclers, of Pittsburg, and
many other prominent club throughout
the country.
He is idOlized by all the prominent wheel
men, and it is a custom of the bicycle clubs
to attend in Il body at performances at
which he appears. MIR. Barber thinks
his greatest trick is the one in which he
takes the bicycle apart while still perform
ing on it. He uses a specially constructed
wheel in his exhibitions. His riding is IN
eNcelled, and he well deserves the title Of
the worlds champion.
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Dixon has been shut up in an asylum,
and the authorities speak of him as a dan
serous lunatic," who is now powerless TO
do harm The only version of his exploit
is the one given to the public by Inspector
Byrnes, and II that noted man hunter has
accurately repeated the tale wrung from
his prisoner 1t would seem that Dixon had
much method in his madness. and that
there are now at large others who may un-
iertake the job he failed TO carry out.
Dixon's confession" was TO the effect
that he belongs to a religio-socialistic order
known to the initiate as "Christ's Follow
srs," a society which has for its objects the
teaching of a pure gospel" and the fair
distribution among the people Of the prop
erty accumulated by the plutocrats Of the
United States. This organization, which
appears to be Of recent birth. selected Mr..
Gould as its first victim, and delegated
Dixon as its agent to carry out the decree,
which was death or division" The money
king, IL he failed to pay the order 5000
100 at once and 100000 more in ten
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Contact with the Caucasian nations has
small effect OF the innate and hideouH
tendency to ~frightful cruelty which char
acterizes the true oriental. The shah Of
Persia has twice been in touch with the
civilization Of Europe, yet he is as great n
barbarian as TamerlRne, and the iendish-
ness shown in his realm with regard to
punishment and the absence of all respect
for the law are almost beyond belief. Not
long ago a prisoner. by mere accident, up
set "A lamp which fell upon one of the
warders, and, taking fire. burnt him seri
ously If not fatally. The wretched prison
er was given up to the friends Of the ward
er TO be punished as they chose, and they
absolutely covered him with petroleum,
then wrapped him in II blanket and set fire
to him. All this was done in "A public
place at Teheran. no feeling of horror be-
ing evoked, apparently, by such a revolt
ing spectarle.
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NJ JASAUSCHEK AS ME- MEEEILIEs.
greatest triumphs Of ~herpcareer. She was
PLACED at the head Of the compauy ut the
Royal theater. Dresden. This gave Her
that greatly coveted title, royal actress. "
For a year she was content to remain the
prOtege of King John, but ut the end Of
that period she began "A tour which in some
respects has never been equaled by any
actress. Royalty entertained her in pal
aces and loaded her with favors. Scream
ing crowds blocked the streets before the
alters at which she was to appear. Prince
aud peasant Mix did her the homage due
"A queen.
In 1867 she came to America, playing
wholly in German. During the season Of
1891 she appeared in the United States
again, but this time she spoke in English.
No better evidence Of the indomitable will
which has carried her from triumph to tri
umph during her whole life can be given
than the fact that she mastered h Ian
guage in less than nine months, and mas,
tered it completely. To this day she speaks
English with al accent-a charming nc
cent, which enhances the delight of "A CON
versation with her-but her construction Of
sentences and use Of words is alwuy.
quantity correct.
Since that time she has been almost con
tinually in this country, becoming best
NA'NbH AAN win as 4NAEAttr A#aNAh
Macbeth, Marie Stuart aud Meg Merrtlie-
As Meg Merrilies she doubtless found the
greatest triumph of her art. She PLAYED
the part of the aged gypsy with a power
and subtlety that put it among the grand
est performances in the history sof the
American stage. Through the majesty of
the lettering queen in tatters there shuue 70
grim, deep humor which made her at times
almost uncanny and Sent a shiver through
her audience. TIL prophetic fury Of her
scene with Dick Hatteraick was wonder
full Such a portrayal Of ScotJ's heroine
the rugged dignity, the quick passage from
a terror inspiring strength to a weakness
that was sure to dim the eyes OF half her
audlenCe-we will perhaps never see again
And for all the wonderful pictures which
she has shown the world "A Jritiing aCCid-u
deserves thanks. When she was a little
child she showed a great aptitude for music.
At six years she was II really remarkable
pianist, and to that instrument she would
undoubtedly have devoted her life bad she
not fallen one day with a glass in her hand
Her fingers were so badly injured that for
"A long time she was unable to play at all.
She then took up the training of her
voice, intending to become "A singer, but
the teacher of elocutiou in one Of the
schools at which she studied luckily dis
covered her great histrionic talent, and
persuaded her to cultivate IL aud become
an actress.
1t has been proposed that her retirement
from the stage be made the occasion Of "A
grand demonstration by the members Of
the dramatic profession. Surely such ac-
ton will be but an appropriate and well
deserved tribute; EDWARD MARSHALL
, 1891-05-31

A PORTRAIT OF NINE. JANAUsCHEE.
Less than Il quarter OF a century ago she
was acknowledged to be what B%eruhardu
Is today-Uhe greatest actress in the world
The story Of her triumphs would ill a vol
ume, Kings aud queens nave shouted en-
cores and showered Jewels at her feet in
tribute to her power. She has scaled the
very peak of fame, and known her name to
be a magic word in many lands. Thou.
sands have wept or laughed or s]huddered
with n nameless dread IL she but waved
the scepter Of her imperial art, II Is end
ed; but in our memories the record Of her
work will live. She will not be forgotten
To the enduring list that bears the names
OF Cushman, OF Rachel. Of Siddons one
more will be added-Jansuschek's.
Francesca Romana Magdalena Janau
schek was born July ~, 1887, at Prague.
Bohemia. The romance Of her life cannot
be old The main points Of its public side
alone are known, but the glare OF foot
lights which has Illuminated for the world
the artist has never quite obscured the wa
man. At the time Of her greatest Successes.
when high and low did homage to her, and
thunders Of applause would nave seemed
most likely to drown all lighter sounds.
the tiniest cry for aid was sure to reach her
ears. She has been always ready aud al
ways happy to forget her own greatness in
bending low to help another less IA
than herself But Of this side Of her char.
acter she has never spoken. She is content
to let the public judge her by her work
upon the stage.
This began at Prague, when she was six
teen years old. Before she had reached her
eighteenth year, so rapid was her advance
ment that she was given leading roles In
the Stadt theater at Frankfort. For eleven
years she remained in that position, but
when her twenty ninth birthday came il
found her travelling through the Continent
as n star, winning dazzling successes in the
great capitals. All Europe was soon ablaza
with her fame. Then came one Of the
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years. was to be first warned and then
killed. These enormous demands, how
ever, were not made by Dixon. He called
on Mr.. Gould's physician, explained what
he said WAS the situation. and declared
that "Christ's Followers" would be con
tent with a contribution OF $50, 600 and the
gift OF $4,000 to charity. II these sums
were not forthcoming blood must flow.
Either the unsuccessful agent or the OBJ
stinate plutocrat must die. The order did
not tolerate failure. Its victims must pay
Or be murdered; its members must do
their duty" or commit suicide.
The police promptly relieved Dixon Of
any responsibility in the matter, and it
now remains to be seen whether his yarn
exists a society Of homicidal cranks bent on
levying blackmail and the taking OF human
life. Be that as it may, the fact remains
that this is by no means the first assault OF
a threatening nature made on Jay Gould's
plethoric pocketbook. So fierce has been
the financia warfare in which the great
stock manipulation has for years engaged
that naturally he has many foes. Some
time ago one of them threw him over a
fence and inflicted on him serious physical
damage. His former partner. Jim Fisk,
met a violent death, and Gould himself
is said TO employ stalwart men to follow
him about and guard against any possible
attack on his person. lie is also said to
have built the costly yacht Atalanta that
he might journey 10 and from his country
homeup the Hudson without iucurring the
perils of travelling by rail in company with
strangers.
, 1891-05-31

at a private house will find many board
Ing places where good accommodations
are furnished, and at moderate prices
The superior daily service now afforded
by the Burlington route to Hot Springs,
with through sleeping car, accommCdu-
tons from Omaha. Lincoln, Aurora and
Grand Island, makes the tup an easy aud
enjoyable one; ard for the benefit 0f all
who desire to test the efficacy IT the
waters, round trip tickets at educed rates,
good TOR nlpety DAYS, are Low on sale at
all offices OF the Burlington route.
For uamphlet, descriptive Of the
springs, and full information at to rates,
time, etc apply to any agent Of the com
pauy, or tn. j. FRANCIS,
Genl Pass'r K Ticket Agt., Omaha,
Neb.
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Gould, Stewart. Moen-all-three grew TO
financial eminence by their own efforts. II
these hard headed. clear Drained. cautious
men OF the world could not escape the ban
dit-like demands Of Adventures, what then
must be the pitiable case of the unfortu.
nate who, as the saying goes, is born with
a gold spoon in his MOUTH" He knows Of
riches only as an inheritance. and not as a
thing 10 be fought for and won in the bat
tie marts Of m As a baby he has
to be guarded from k~idnapers. II is a time
OF anxiety when the nurse girl takes him
out for an airing, and his photograph must
not be published for fear that the child
stealer may thus identify his prey. Later
on comes the period of self invited peril.
As a young man he may make an undesir
able match or court the costly society OF
dissolute women, those dainty featured
but soulless creatures who live in luxury
because their male dupes are fools, cyclists
or brutes.
The police say that 10000 OF these adven-
turesses flourish in New York alone. Or
the gilded youth may affect the stage, and
like Howell Osborn, be hampcred as to In
herited fortune in consequence Or he
may go in for manly sports" and furnish
plucking such AS that in which the late
Joe Coburn delighted to indulge. The
gambling house and the badger game"
the business Investment and the "out-
ragged usband" are among the IN
stumbling blocks in his path, and II he
reaches the age of thirty unscathed and
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renown. She has ripply hair Of sunny
brown that does" itself most charmingly
about her shapely read and irresistibly at
~tractive features.
Among the Bluegrass bellies who are
frequently to be seen at the Lexington race
course, on the picturesque piazza Of the
club house, are the two Misses Blackburn,
the attractive daughters of Senator j. C.S.
Blackburn, and their sister, Mrs. Lieuten
ant Hall. Their distinguished father,
usually one Of the judges, generally &C
companies these ladies, and adds much to
the prestige and g~euiality Of the occasion.
The Misses Blackburn are typical Blue
grass girls in their charm Of manner and
their inherent love of horses. They are ~
thoroughly "au faitn in eIuine lore as In
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the ftvorites forge to the front, aud then
fair hands swell the thunder OF applause
that greets the winner. Sturdy wal Scared
generals and ~colonels and majors by the
dozen throng the course, and fight their
battles over between the events. The
purses which are awarded the owners Of
the winning horses in all the races Of the
spring meetings of the Kentucky associa-
ton are invariably made by the skillful
fingers OF Miss Lily Robinson, the oldest
daughter OF General James f Robinson,
president Of the Kentucky association, and
one Of the most prominent men In the
state.
Miss Robinson Is a surprisingly beauti-
fnl young woman. Her rare good looks
and personal attractiveness know no gain
saying, and have given her Il widespread
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ARE You GOING EAST,

II so you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY2 Because in the 6rst place it 5
to many Of the principal cities of the East
the
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and ele-
giant
RECLINING CHAIRS and. from
poin,l in the Rocky Mountain region, on
all through %traius.
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to cap
the climax OF luxury. all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
q. NJ. HAMPsos,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
1927 Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-05-31
Ice cream in any quantities furnished
for family use at Germania hall.


IL is a long time yet before you will
have your knapsacks packed for the great
encampment to be held at Detroit. Mich,
but some OF you are even now inquiring as
to the best route.
lfyou will ask any ticket agent or hotel
clerk FIR a folder containing a map of the
Great Wabash route and will examine
that map, you will see that this line offers
inducements u~nequaled. For instance.
you will see that the Wabash can take
you from either Kansas City or Council
Bluffs. by way of St. LOUIS and Chicago,
or Toledo, or via the direct air line straight
to Detroit without change of cars.
Write to me for full information and
valuable pointers. G. NJ. HANPsoN,
Com'l Agent. 1927 Seventeenth street,
Danvar Golo
, 1891-05-31
-FOUR FOND WIVES.
All Claim Wilbur V. Smith for
a Husband.
HE Is IN A CALIFORNIA JAIL.

|
How Arrest for n Minor Criminal offence
brought to Light the Prisoners MatrI-
monIai Observation-Disclosures of the
Authorities.
The peculiar facts as they are developed
In the case Of William Smith, alias Wilbur
V. Smith, Of San Diego, Cal, are sensa-
tional to a high degree. They reveal the
startling methods employed by a man who
has promised to love, cherish and provide
for four wives residing in four different
parts Of the country.
Only a few weeks g Wilbur V. Smith
was living quietly in a charming cottage
in the city Of Santa Ana, Cal, enjoying the
companionship of a dainty little Mrs.
Smith and II fifteen-year-old daughter. Re
Gently he was tried in the courts Of Santa
Monica for burglary, and acquitted on a
~technicality. Today he is held by the four
walls of Orange county's prison, charged
with attempting to defraud an Inn.
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These springs are randy becoming IA
nous on account of the wonderful cura-
tive properties of the waters. and the
many marvellous cures which have been
effected by the thermal baths.
The town and springs are DELIGHTFULLY."-
situated IN a picturesque valley in the
Black Hills country, abouuding in beau
tliul scenic effects and at an attitude of
3,40O feet above the sea level; thus iusur-
ing a pure atmosphere and exLllaratlng
climate, absolutely free from malaria.
Under the entefprisiug aud progressive
management Of the Hot Springs company
many desirable improvements have been
made among the number the erection Of
a c~ommodious bath house fitted up with
all modern conveniences for the comfort
Of guests. New hotels have been built
and comfortably furnished throughout,
conducted in frst-class style aud at rea,
sonable rates. Those who prefer stopping
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serted her while on their way TO the west,
after a few weeks s%ojourn in New York.
Novomejsky returned to Russia and was
seized by the authorities, who have written
TO the Pittsburg coroner for full details
concerning Eva's abandonment aud sui
eide. Abduction is a serious offense in
Russia, and if it is proven that Novomejsky
left Eva in a destitute condition, his com
mission will be taken from him and he
will be sentenced to several years at hard
labor in the Siberian mines. 1t is reported
that Eva and Victor quarreled on the train
just before arriving in Pittsburg.
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the social trick Of speech which gained
them such a belledom.
Miss Louise Mcguire is "A Bluegrass
beauty who is sometimes seen at the races,
and whose very presence seems to shed a
radiance, so dazzling is her fairness. She
has the features of n Greek cameo and hair
Of palest gold. She is a lily maid" in all
truth, tall and slender. with a willowy
grace Of movement.
General James f. Robinson, president Of
the Kentucky association, aud the best
known turfmHn in the State, is the son Of
the late Governor Robinson, one Of Ken
tucky's most eminent poteutates. He him
self was brigadier general in the civil war.
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still possessed OF wealth, the heir is quite
likely to look down from the cynical height
of experience and d%enounce his fellow erea-
lures as thieves and ~scoundrels. They are
not, OF course; only a few deserve such
Characterization But then the millionaire
has some excuse for his false view OF hui
mRnity. He is the natural prey of human
wolves, hyenas and coyotes.
FRED G. DAYTON.
, 1891-05-31

To rauchmen and armers-For sale at
much less thar cost: Champion moving
machines. Holllngsworth improved sulky,
hay rakes, two hay sweeps or 20 devils,
one tiger sell dump hay rake, boss sickle
grinders. plows and clltivstors, lard oil
for machines. iron and wagon material
and blacksmith tools and other articles too
numerous 10 mention. All will be sold
for less than cost as ! want 10 close out
this line of business. Also one new large
safe, weight. 300 pounds.
II. HAAS.
, 1891-05-31

HE attempt re-
Gently made by
Charles j. Dixon
to extort a large
sum Of money
from Jay Gould is
the latest of those
incidents which
from time to time
make it plain to
people Of moder
ate circumstances
that the life OF a
millionaire is not
n continual round
of pleasure
, 1891-05-31

Occasionally desperate spectators use
his magic name to c~onjure with in stock
operations, the most notable instance being
the forgery of his signature to a document
guaranteeing dividends on the stock of the
New England railway. Even when lie goes
abroad for recreation he does not escape
the schemes and opportunities Of fortune
seekers. During his last trip to Europe he
was beset on all sides, and returned tired
out instead of rested. Among other things
brought to his notice was "a huge bogus
diamond, which the owner offered to sell
for the sum of g, 1000 900. With the expert
ence of every day and the fate of A. I.
Stewart before his eyes, it is reported that
Mr.. Gould has arranged to preventany post
mortem Dissertation of his body by the con
struction of a tomb which is guaranteed to
defy the efforts of the most expert scoun.
drel who ever attempted TO rob a grave.
Like Gould, Stewart, the dry goods
prince, endured much by reason Of un-
lawful demands made upon his hardly
earned but enormo assets, Like Gould,
also, the shrewd Scotchman was rarely
deceived, and gave up little in the way OF
tribute to swindlers or blackmailers.
Only after his death did the human
hyenas triumph. They stole the corpse,
they held IL for ransom, and, II the un-
denied report is to be believed. thAy TO
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1t has been discovered that Eva Bloch,
the young and beautiful girl who hanged
herself in the Union depot at Pittsburg
early in March, came of a family with high
connections in Europe. She ran away from
warsaw with Victor Iyanovic Novomejsky,
an officer in the Siberinn artillery. who de-
, 1891-05-31

The best salve il the world tor cuts,
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter chapped hands. chilblains,
sorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 ccuts per boy.
For sale by A. + Roedel, Druggist.
, 1891-05-31
HE WON THE KENTUCKY DERBY.

The Record Of KInEman at the Spring
Meeting In "OId K~AIntuck."
Here Is a picture OF Kingman, winner Of
the Kentucky derby Of 1891, and hero of the
spring meeting Of the Kentucky associa-
ton
kingman is a S-year-old bay colt by
Glengarry, dam Patricia, and is owned by
Mr.. Kinzea Stone, Of Georgetown, Ky.
The event of this years Kentucky Associa-
ton meeting wa the Phoenix Hotel stakes
"A sweepstakes Tor 3-year-olds, with a
, 1891-05-31

A few days ago lightning struck a house
at Norwich, Conn, and cut half an inch
of the rim of an inverted goblet on II ia
BILE, leaving the goblet otherwise uudis-
turbed The electricity also set the hands
on the clock ahead four hours without
EtoDning the clock
, 1891-05-31
MILFORD II. BARBER.

Career OF the Worlds Champion Trick
Bicycle Rider.
MILFORD II. Barber, the worlds champion
trick bicycle rider, and subject Of this
sketch, is a native of Rochester, n. Y. He
is of medium height and stockily built.
like most successful riders. He is twenty
three years old, and has been prominent
among lovers of the wheel for several
years. His first public appearance on the