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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-09-11
A Characteristic Of Jesse James
in His Life.
ADVENTURE WITH ADESPERADo
\ Telegraph Operators Lie saved by the
Noted Missouri Train Robber,
Whom Re Remembers With
Respect and Gratitude.

LNMAIAl lAlliAg AtANb a AAAboN " AARAAaNAAAN
respect for those gentlemen, and a
much higher opinion Of their bravery
and squareness than most people. 1
will admit however, that my ideas in
this regard may be due entirely to an
exceptional experience, which has per-
hnps hi ased my iungment and led me
ustray. but not without reason.
"hl the winter of lSS0-Sl / was ap-
pointed by Superintendent Swift, OF the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail-
road, night telegraph operator Mt
Princeton. Mo-, little town up in the
northwestern corner OF the state At
the time had never been farther west
than Chicago, and Was all anxiety to
sec border life in IT, pristine beauty and
simplicity. Naturally / folt very much
elated ut the prospect OF having my de-
sire pratifed, and the fact that was
going to part Of the country made
famous by the notorious james boys
who were at that time in the zenith Of
their glory, did not lessen my pleasure
/ arrived Mt my destination 10 lind
much To my disappOintmcnt- that
Princeton, 10 all outward appearances,
differed very little from any quiet,
down East village, but n better ac-
uuaintance, attained after weeks res
idence, convinced mo Of a difference so
marked thut / had serious doubts as
to the advisabillty Of remaining, A
predisposltiun ON the part OF the inhab-
itants to use gun, both for amuse-
ment and argument, caused many UNI
pleasant moments, and though | es-
capped being party 10 any affair where
this very handy weapon came into play,
II did not add to the peace Of mind
which good health and II large appetite
should bring. ] always had with me
the fear that some dark night a
masked gentleman would present him
self at tho depot. us he had done at the
stations above and below, and, before [
had time to escape, cover me with his
six-shooter and rcQuest the contents of
tho money drawer. However. AS tho
DAYS passed on and nothing trun.uirsd
further thuu an occasional duel be.
tween natives, that sometimes resulted
In a funernl and sometimes did not. NV
fears subsidized, and [ became so acctii.
toned TO the simple. out-.polsen ways
OF tho people that | even carried a
gun. and really went so far as TO plc-
ture myself shooting it at tho masked
hlghwayman.
"A rude awakening was In store foi,
mo. This pcacenllncs5 and serrnitv
was only the cnlm before "A storm tbnt
broke with ali the 6erceness and sud
druncs5 OF a Knnsng cyeluuo and 40
yn,ibG,I yoarnin%' ,o. t,,,9 IW -. ''' Ivy
g.! '"'''H' ~ nus W hiu "'o7Nuh-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-09-11


Tho wineries are each upwards OF 100
feet in length, besides two pine-houses,
iifty-nine feet long, two peach-houses
fifty-six feet long, u conservatory nifty
feet In length; while space 100 feet
wide by 1917 feet long Is divided into
three huge pits for forcing melons, GU
cumbers, asparagus, and the like.
The great park lies to the south Of
Windsor. Ii contains 1900 acres. Sew
eral magnificent roads intersect II. The
Long Walk, three miles in length and
bordered by the finest elms In England,
is the most famous The royal farms
are in this park and were converted to
this use by George III, and George ~
always made the present royal lodge
his summer residence. The noble struc-
ture called Cumberland lodge, built
by william Duke Of Cumberland, uncle
10 George Ill, is near the royal lodge
and is the present residence of Prince
and Princess Christian and family.
Other interesting features Of Great
Park are RhOdOdendron avenue, u
mile in length, the great obelisk COM
mcmoratiug Cumberland's victory at
Culloden where the house of Stuart fell,
the Chapel Royal of All Saints, the
equestrian statue of George Ill, and
the Royal Schools, founded and main
tanned by the queen for the education
Of the children Of the employees connec-
ted with the royal domains, and Vir-
ginia Water, winding amid charming
scenery, and said TO be the largest arti-
ticial body of water in the world.
Just west of Great Park, along the
high road TO Reading, lies what re-
ff,- e incident AAfrIgA,s fntsast a
circumference was originally l20 miles.
In the northern portion OF the forest is
stil primeval, aud here are found oaks
rivaliug in girth the most famous Of
Robin Hoods land in Nottinghamshire
The King Oak over 500 years ago tho
favorlte Tree Of William the Conqueror,
is still standing and is twenty-six feet
ia girth three feet from the ground.
There are also four other famous oaks
here respectively known as the oaks
Of Queens Anne, Charlotte, Adelaide
and Victoria.
Besides these and many other fea-
lures of immediate and present interest
round about this royal residence, there
is II genuine fascination, while high up
here upon this huge round tower, in
scanning the landscape and recalling
objects and places mellow with the ira
ditiOns OF long ago or spots famous in
the world Of to-day just over beyond
Great Park arc Ascot heath and race
course. The course Is the finest in the
kingdom. The grand stand rivals in
-plendor and extent the noted EPSON
betting stand: and the races are always
honored by the presence Of members of
the royal family who are invariably
tIViytrl tD A -glf fb1prfrl1 Ia. nova ma tslr,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-09-11

lie died in few minutes, There had
been no previous trouble between the
lather and son, and the only cause
known for the crime is that the father
had disVraced himself by getting
drunk
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17

ST. PAUL. Sept. l5.--A Sioux Falls
special to the Pioneer Press says: The
state fair brought in drovcs of burglars
and sneak thieves. G. y. Sheldon, the
republican nominee for governor, cap
tured thief in his house last night who
had taken SO He returned it and Of
fered Shelton SO 20 let him go. Sheldon
refused. of course. Two men went to
the store of Ely Daniels today. The
clerks were all busy. One Of them asked
a clerk to show him some goods while
the other went through the TIL for $500.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
RATIFIED
IN HELENA.
A Brilliant Demonstration.
No Such Gathering Ever Seen In
the Temporary Capital.
United Front for a Telling Victory
in November.

HELENA. Sept. ll.-ISpecial to the
TRIBUNE The enthusiasm in Helena
tonight over the democratic state ticket
is phenomenal. An immense concourse
of citizens met the returning delegates
at the depot ard. headed by the excel
lent Emmett Guard band. all marched to
town. Gov. 1oole and Hon. T. f. Col
Inns headed the procession. and all the
candidates and party leaders were in the
ranks. happy augury of the good work
all will do for the entire ticket during
the campaign and at the polls in Novem-
ber. After the march was over the Wis
itors were disbanded at the room of the
Broadwater club and proceeded to rest
and greet their friends
Early in the evening the band again
appeared and played several fine selec-
tions, and led the line of march to the
Great Auditorium building. No such
crowd has been before assembled within
its walls. Standing room was not to be
had. and the enthusiasm of the vast au
dience was a continuation of that mani
tested all through the convention. As
the leaders put in an appearance and
were recognized by the vast throng they
were given receptions calculated to
make any man feel proud. The cheer
ing that greeted Hon. T. f. Collins and
Congressman Dixon was deafening and
long continued. Mr.. Collins spoke very
briefly expressing in a felicitous manner
his pleasure at the cordial re-
ception given him and his
appreciation of the honor conferred by
the democratic party. With Mr.. Collins
on the platform were the other candi-
dates of the Great Falls convention.
The auditorium was beautifully decor
ated with profusion of bunting and
flowers; pictures of Cleveland. Steven
son and the late Col. Broadwater were
on the platform.
Congressman Dixon followed Mr.. Col
lins and in turn was succeeded by Gov.
Toole. Major Maginnis. Hon. W. a.
Clark, Hon. II. Il. Melton. candidate for
lieutenant governor. Col. O'Leary OF
Deer Lodge. Hon. Walter Cooper Of
Bozeman and others.
The addresses were all short, terse
and interesting. All spoke hopefully Of
the issue of the present campaign. for
right is with the democratic party as
never before. and the people will indi-
cate their majesty by casting out the re-
publican party which has betrayed the
confidence repOscu in il.
The opening meeting of the democratic
campaign in Montana was successful be
yond expectation, Lewis and Clarke
county is in the front line of battle,
fighting for the whole ticket
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
Republican Club Convention.

BUFFALO. n. V, Sept. 15. The first
session of the fifth annual convention of
the national league of republican clubs
was held here today. opening at 1920 p.
m., j. n. Catcherd presiding. After
prayer and a welcome by Judge Haight,
President CldrksOn arose and was ap-
plauded. He acknowledged the wei
come and explaining the falling off in
expected attendance. said it was largely
due to the cholera scare keeping away
many delegations. Slaughter Of Nebras-
ka and Foster of Illinois were named as
sistant secretaries. Roll call was next in
order. 1t found thirty-two states and
three territories represented. After ap-
pointing a credentials committee recess
was taken to o'clock. At the afternoon
session Samuel l.. Harsh of Iowa offered
the following which was unanimously
adopted by standing vote:
Resolved That this convention learns
with the deepest sorrow Of the severe
illness that afilicts the honored wife Of
President Harrison. and that we extend
to him and her our heartfelt sympathy,
and that we assure the President and
that we fervently join in the prayers Of
the whole American people that the
hand of Him who watches over the sick
and suffering may speedily lift the
shadow that now hangs about the bed
side of the loved wife and mother.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
MIS-. HARRISOS'S HEALTH.


Loon LAKE. Y. Y. sept, 15-At !
o'clock tonight. contrary 10 expectation
DR.. Douglas. the New York specialist
made another call on Mrs. Harrison. He
arrived at about ) o'clock. on his way to
New York, and WAS joined by DR.. Harris
the attending physician. The latter in.
formed him that there was nothing new
in Mrs. Harrison's condition. and ,here.
upon he decided to call upon Mrs. Har
rison and to take the early morning train
for New York. The two physician S
drove to the presidents cottage and
made an examination of the invalid. DR..
Douglas informed the family that he
saw no appcciahle difference in
the condition of Mrs. Harrison.
There was no further accumulation Of
fluid in the chest and quantity there
was not sufficient to require withdrawal.
He said she was as comfortable as she
could he made and that it was en-
couragng to know the disease had made
no progress within the last twenty four
hours. Tapping will not again bc re
stored TO except ., in case of further cf-
fusion.
An inquiry at the presidents cottage
at II tonight was met with the response
that Mrs. Harrison was about the same
as at last report and that she had re-
tired for the night.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17

HAMBURG, Sept. 1.-Two hundred
and four cases Of cholera were officially
reported yesterday. There were eighty
one deaths. These figures show an in
crease of six new cases compared with
Tuesday. The deaths yesterday were
fifteen less than occurred Tuesday. The
hospital authorities state that the chol-
era situation shows considerable i'm
provement. Mr.. Pettenkofer is making
a tour to ascertain the exact sanitary
condition Of the city. Out of the 24
military doctors who have been sent here
since the outbreak Of the epidemic II
have returned to their garrisons. their
services being no longer required.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
Mont Historical Society
NUMBER 90
Telegrapher, in Convention.

OMAHA. Sept. II The Society Of the
Military Telegraph Corps held it's final
meeting at 10 o'clock this morning. and
tonight the members are speeding en-
their way to Denver for a pleasure trip.
The first business of the meeting was the
adoption Of the resolutions rendering
sympathy to the president on the seri-
Gus illness of his wife and calling on the
Grand Army of the republic to help the
telegraphers to secure recognition from
congress On motion of Comrade Rose
water the historical committee was au-
thorized to prepare a history of the mill
tary telegraph corps in the late war for
the jubilee celebration at Baltimore in
1894. The following officers were re-
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Vim. r. Plum. Chicago; vice president.
VIM. b. Wilson, Philadelphia: secretary
and treasurer. J. f. Petit. Chicago.
The president was authorized to appoint
committee on congressional action,
and draw funds for necessary expenses.
The society o' the United States Mill
tary Telegraph corps then adjourned for
one year. The old timers met after the
military telegraphers had adjourned and
completed their business. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President. \. II. Bliss of Chicago
vice president. VIM. B. West, New Or
leans; secretary and treasurer. VIM. j.
Dealy of New lory; historian. George C..
MAYNARD
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
Did lie Steal Them ?

ST. PAUL, Sept. lJ.-Dennis OLeary.
cattle man who arrived from Dickin-
son, n. d.. on Tuesday evening with two
car loads of cattle, was arrested this
morning on warrant sworn out by the
representative of the Montana Cattle
Breeders association. charging him with
stealing cattle. When the two car loads
of cattle were examined 10y the inspector
it was found that twenty-five out of
thirty nine had brands of other cattle
men. OLeary could not show bill of
sale and they were taken possession of
by the inspector. who wired the facts Of
the case. The stolen cattle were valued
at 1910
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
AN ACTORS DIVORCE.
Robert MantcII Tells the Story Of His
Trouble.

New YORK, Sept. 15.-Robert Mantell
referring to the suit for absolute divorce
brought against him by his wife today,
sad 1T is true that Mrs. Mantell and
myself prior to our separation found il
difficult 10 live happily together, which
was certainly owing to her insanely
jealous disposition. Mrs. Mantell's orr
ginal complaint was made when she was
d member of my company. She took a
decided dislike to Charlotte Behrens
the leading lady Of my company, and
she caused much unpleasantness during
our entire tour by insulting MissBehrens
On January 8 last We effected. by
mutual agreement. a separation.
That she should be well provided for
| gave her our residence with all it's
furnishings and 500 per week addition
al. which ] regularly RENTED to her un-
til the close Of my season on May |. Con-
sidering the fact that ] paid Mrs. Man
tell 500 weekly. and that she has re-
ceived from the rental Of our residence q
large amount of money every month.
felt that it was no more than justice tC
me that during my vacation she should
consent to the discontinuance Of the
weekly payment bill until the opening OF
my fall season.
Mr.. Mantell says his wife's charges Of
iutidelity are baseess. and that they dc
great wrong to Miss Rchrens. Replying
to the accusation that he had given
money to that lady. he says:
"Only twice have ever advanced hcl
money Once when she was taken i'll
in 81. Louis, having given birth to 4
child. As her husband gave her no aid
I naturally. as any man would do under
the circumstances, advanced her hei
salary. with which to pay her expenses
incurred by her serious illness"
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
viii Cinch the Coal Trust.

CmCAco. Sept. l5.-The Inter-O Ocean
tomorrow will make an attack on the
Philadelphia ~ Reading coal deal 1t is
known as the Anthracite Trust" The
first section of the state statute provides
that any corporation organized under
the laws Of this state or any other state
or county for transacting or conducting
any kind OF business in this state enter
ing into combination Ia fix the price of
any merchandise or commodity shall be
deemed and judged guilty Of conspir.
acy to defraud and be subject to fine and
Imprisonment.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17

TO-DAY at Philadelphia, will
begin the series of cricket
m atches between the Cricket
Assn of the [. 5. and Canada.
The date had originally been
fixed for July, and the new ar
ranGemcnt as to time was made
in compliance with the request
of the Canadian players. The
games will be warmly contested
to-day and tomorrow as there
IS a strong rivalry between the
contcnding teams.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
\ HIMAN fIEND.
lie Attracts Young Lazy Who i His
Helpless Gust.

HAMlLToN. o., Sept. lj.--A iiendish
attempt to outrage and murder a young
girl was made here late last night.
The parties are Lizzie lloel and Squire
Deem.
The girl is about 20 years of age and is
daughter of Fireman Hoel of Somer-
vile, this county. She has been in this
city several years and is employed at the
Pearl laundry.
Deem is II years of age and son of
John Deem. who lives near Eaton.
Young Deem is cousin of Elmer Shark
ey. who was hanged some time ago. He
is painter by trade and has lately been
in the insurance business. Tonight he
called upon Lizzie Hocl at her boarding
house and after chatting some time
asked her to go boat riding on the
reservoir. The invitation was ac-
cepted, and a boat WAS procured Before
he had rowed far Deen made an indie
cent proposal to Miss lloel. which she
promptly resented. at the time request
ing him to row back to the boat house at
once. This he did not do. but instead
insisted upon his proposition. When he
finally found he could not accomplish his
purpose, he seized the girl by the neck.
and threw her from the boat into the
water. The boat was upset in the
scutlie and he, too, landed in the water.
Deem at once struck out TO swim, leav
ing the girl struggling in the water. Her
cries for help were heard 10y Joseph
Foosmcir, a bricklaycr living near the
reservoir. and through his efforts she
was rescued just MS she WAS sinking the
last time.
Deem swan to shore and made his
escape. lie has not been since. al
though the police are ir,king for him.
The girl was taken hNme completely pros
tratcd 10y the sh~k
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
MARCUS DAILY ARRIVES.
His Return to Anaconda the signal for n
Great Enterprise.

Great Enterprise.
ANACONDA, Sept. 1.-THE Standard
SAYS: Marcus DAILY arrived home Tues
day evening from business trip to the
east. 1t was currently rumored during
his absence that he had gone to perfect
arrangements for certain railroad enter
prises which when accomplished would
be of the greatest value to the west side.
and indeed to the entire state Of Mon
tana. Meeting Mr.. DAILY yesterday a
Standard reporter inquired if things had
so shaped themselves that definite an
nouncement of anything could be made.
"Well," said Mr.. DAILY. "there is this to
say. the Butte. Anaconda ~ Pacific rail-
road will be built and built as fast as
possible. Dit will be flying within ten
DAYS. The first business will be the con-
etruction of the road between Butte and
Anaconda. The work will be pushed
with all possible speed and the track eX-
tended westward from Anaconda as rap
Idly as it can be laid. The preliminary
surveys were all made some time ago.
The road will take in Philipsburg and
Granite and go down through the Bitter
Root valley to Missoula. That much is
assured, and possibly the road may be
extended northward from Missoula to
make connection with the Great North
ern."
will the road be built by the Great
Northern
THE Butte, Anaconda Il Pacific rail
road is an Anaconda enterprise and will
be built by the Anaconda company. But
al roads entering Butte. the Great
Northern. the Northern Pacific, the Chi
cago, Burlington IL Quincy. and any
Others that may come to Butte will have
the use Of its tracks between Butte and
Anaconda. Probably the road between
the two cities will be double-tracked. The
passenger service between these two
cities will be of such a nature that peo-
pie can go from one to the other at al
most any hour they please. The service
westward to Missoula. both passenger
and freight will also be all that can be
desired
Where will the company's headquar-
ters be establshed:'
Here in Anaconda. The shops will
also be located here. Preparations have
already been made for the opening of
the necessary offices. The road will be
built and equipped in the best possible
manner
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17
B SCARE
| INCREASES.
||prl Is the Only Theme.
| |pje Is Approaching Because Of Its
Presence.
Irish Girls Mysterious Case Makes
Everybody Afraid,

v YORK, Sept. l5.-After the con-
cs this afternoon with President
op Of the health department. and
ident Porter of charieties and cor
or On the outbreak of cholera in this
,IayOr Grant issued a proclamation
no that choleaa was in the city and
|ipg what is being done to fight it.
itary Superintendent Edison had a
erence with Police Superintendent
hes. and over 100000 cholera cir
(rs are being distributed throughout
city, Superintendent Byrnes in
ctel all police captains as to
h duties. The cholera circulars
printed in English, German,
brew. Italian and Bohemian. The
Il,h commissioners have been at head
Irters all day ready to act should any
tg important transpire demanding
kediate action. At the suggestion of
ectOr Hendricks the quarantine com
|sioners today changed the quaran-
station at Fort Schuley to City
| nd 10 look after vessels coming to
i York via the Sound. The work of
! bng up the floating hospital at the
! Of Sixteenth street for the reception
cholera patients is being hurried
fg.
\ meeting of board of health today
tollowing was adopted: That from
alter this day all persons sick with
)tgiOus diseases coming from the
fted States bureau of immigration at
s Island, must be delivered direct to
Rtrslde hospital. The health board
apart Ellis island as a quarantine
persons who have been exposed to
bera
(he cabin passengers on the State of
fsda, the first vessel to come under
twenty-day regulation were to have
p released yesterday but were pre-
(ted by the collector pending a decis
i Of the secretary of the treasury re-
Wing application of the regulation.
secretary telegraphed his permission
the passengers were landed this
FrnOon. Tomorrow the Normannia' a's
Eengers will be brought by boat from
+ Island and landed at the Norman
Is pier in Hoboken. Their landing
Pre- will be opposed by the New Jersey
|thOrities
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17

BALTIMORE. Nd. Sept 15.-The naval
veterans are in national encampmcnt
here today. There are enough Of them
to make it interesting and they are going
through an excellent program. Com
mander VIM. o. Saville and staff are
welcoming the delegations as they ar
rive. The events of the week include a
sham battle to take place at Fort Nc
Henry between the vessels of the White
Squadron and the Fort. On the last day
the great parade will take place, and it
is believed that President Harrison will
arrive in time Saturday to review the
column. The new officers will probably
be elected tomorrow. The greater mum
ber of the delegates here this week will
leave Saturday evening and Sunday for
Washington where they will take part
in the G. A. r.. festivities. The arrange
ments for the great sham battle are in
the hands of Major Ramsay at Fort Nc
Henry. and he announces that contrary
to the battle of 1912. the naval forces will
land and storm the fort, taking possess
ion of it,