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for that purpose the proceeds from their
wells for one day. Mr.. Steele's con
tribution for that day was $4,000, which
was fair gauge OF what his wells were
doing.
The farm and the conjunctive inter-
ests bequeathed to him by his grand
mother he probably could have disposed
of for 100000 or more when the same
came into his possession. but tits doubt
full if at any time he possessed more
than 100000 in cash.
His expensive eccentricities were
many. but did not include, as often re-
ported, the purchasing and giving away
of hotel IN Philadelphia. The story
probably grew out of the fact that while
in Philadelphia at one time he expert
enced some difficulty in securing
hack. and finally bought one out
right; that when he got through
with the rig the driver asked him
what to do with it and he told him
to keep it. 1t was on that trip to Phila-
delphia that he, while with Slocum, the
fellow who was showing him the
going about with bills of various de-
nominations tied in the buttOnholes of
his clothing = by making small pur-
chases with good-siZed bills. taking no
change back, and even lighting cigars
with his money.
Another of his eccentricities on that
trip was the forming OF negro min
strel troupe at random, for each of the
members of which he bought a suit of
clothes when he engaged him. He
brought his troupe here, and that was
about all he did with it.
The details of his doings in Philadel-
phia, New York. Saratoga and else
where, including his experiences with
sharpers-notab!y his $4,000 acquaint-
ance with John Morrissey-have been
written threadbare. Summed up
briefly the main points in his
life are these: When quite young
he became an orphan, and was
adopted by his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William McClintock. He was mar
ried two or three years before he be-
came of age, and worked at farm work
until the oil excitement began. lie
then engaged in hauling oil down Oil
creek and hauling coal back with pair
of old plugs. The result was the pos
session of good team OF his own. The
McClintock farm became one of the
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late me, for consider myself the most
fortunate, as well as the happiest man
on earth"
knew we'll enough to what he was
alluding. and, though dreadful pain
cOnvulsed my heart, | maintained a
steady countenance and replied:
Congratulate you! Why, what has
befallen you?"
why" he said. with little laugh,
Il am going to marry Amy Gerald in
the autumn, and | want you to rejoice
in my good fortune"
"An!" was all | said, as ] took his
proffered hand. Oh! how hated him
then. and how lOnged to deprive him
of his boosted happiness; and soon after
that the means was given me to do so.
One night during the summer jew
elry store on contiguous street was
entered by burglars, and a large amount
of valuabes taken therefrom. This
alarmed old man Gerald. and he re-
Quested that | and Lambert should
lodge in the store for period of two or
three weeks.
Lambert talked in his sleep, and one
night he babbled forth words that
placed him in my power. How L gloat-
ed over the prospect of speedy re-
venge! | felt easy in my conscience,
too, for the means had been placed in
my hands without any efforts of my
own.
A direct interposition of Providence,
/ argued then-a fiendiSh scheme, | say
now.
The weeks rolled by, and Victor Lam
bert was more popular than ever. His
praises were rung daily into my ears.
Has the making of fine man in him."
was the universal comment. | smiled
in grim kind of way when heard him
spoken of, but | never said yea or nay.
| held to my Seeret-the secret that was
to destroy the man who had come, like
thief in the night, and stolen away my
happiness.
The autumn came on, and the day
that Amy Gerald was to become the
bride of Victor Lambert arrived. The
marriage took place that morning, and
the couple were to leave early for an eX-
tended bridal tour.
The spacious mansion was crowded
with guests. Everybody was happy
except myself. | went around morOSe
and heavy-hearted, feeling more like a
condemned criminal than guest at a
merry wedding. | drew away from the
gay aSsemblage and sought secluded
corner, where | stood alone and com
muned with myself. Now, as the hour
drew near. | dreaded to strike the blow
that was TO ruin two young lives for
ever.
"Why do this?" a small voice whis-
pered in my ear. Better far, and more
noble. to smother revenge and anger,
and go forth into the world with ill-will
toward nc one"
But" interrupted another voice,
"you have been deeply wronged. You
have been robbed of a happiness that
was rightfully yours by one who is to-
tally unworthy. Strike! Revenge your
self ere it is too late"
| came to myself with start, and all
the old bitterness surged through me.
"Strike+ayenge yourself!' rang in my
ears with fearful distinctness Yes,
would strike, and deeply, too. l looked
around me. The vast room had been
emptied of all save Victor Lambert and
myself. He was standing leaning against
the mantelpiece, unaware of my pres.
ence. The time for my revenge had
come. l advanced nOiselessly. and, lay
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
GREAT LUCK OF A BEGGAR.
A Louisville Mendicant About to
Inherit q Fortune.

A Louisville MendiCant About to
Inherit a Fortune.
There is no better known figure in
Louisville than Georgia Ann Shy. who
for the last four or five years has hob
bled through the streets on her clutches.
getting drunk when she could beg or
borrow the price of drink, and spend
ing the most of her time at the work
house, says q correspondent of the s..
Louis Globe Democrat. She has made
out an existence in this way for years
past, and though hardened in sin and
wlckedness generally, she still has a
who are in distress. Her maiden name
was Georgia Ann Meeks. and being the
youngest child of family of
fourteen, she was petted and
spoiled, so that long before
maturity she was spirited and head
| strong young waman. At the age of
| twenty, after having betrothed herself
| to half dozen suitors, she was married
| to young man named shy. For short
while they lived happily together, when
her vicious temper asserted itself. A
| quarrel ensued and her husband left
her. After the separation she returned
| to her home. and for while lived with
| her father and mother.
A year afterwards her mother was
taken sick and died. The grief oc-
| casioned by her mothers death for a
while seemed to curb her evil nature,
but 1t only lasted a short time. She
began to keep fast company, and, after
a quarrel with her father, left her
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06

ously for assistance. says the Sandusky,
(O.) correspondent of the Chicago Inter
ocean. His story of wrongs and mis-
fortune was so plausible that the doc
tor handed him the amount asked for
and was on the point of continuing his
walk when the stranger stopped him
again, asked his name and address,
promising that when fortune smiled
upon him he should be well remem-
eered.
Yesterday. upon opening small
package directed to him from Mellmore,
mining town in South America, the
doctor found glistening in a downy bit
of cotton a brilliant scintillating with
all the colors of the rainbow. Enclosed
with the gem was card reading:
DR.. A. Billhardt-Dear Sir: Several
years ago met you in the streets of
Philadelphia. l was starving and asked
you for bread; you gave it to me. For
your kindness | return you stone. 1t
is of great value, but nothing, l assure
you, in comparison to the gratitude l
feel for the kindness you extended.
BARON INO Rosa"
That the doctor was amazed goes
without saying. and no wonder. The
gem weighs twenty karats and its value
is estimated at IS. 200.
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FORMERLY A TRAMP,
But Since Then He Has Had a Fine
Run of Luck.

Seven years ago Harry Schrader lived
in Indiana. He is the son of Adam
Schrader, OF Water street, and is not
vet thirty years of age. He entered
the bakery of c. U. Gessler, and, after
a years work there, he went to Phila-
delphia and completed his trade. Then
he took notion there was room for
him in the far West. and started there
to make his fortune, says the Indiana
(Pa.) Messenger. But fortune is tickle,
and often those who WOO it ne'er so
hard are doomed to disappointment. In
his journeyings towards the sunset one
misfortune after another overlook and
sometimes nearly overwhelmed our
Harry, until one day lie thought he had
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06

general belief that she died intestate.
in which case the entire fortune Will be
inherited by Georgia Ann.
Dame Fortune mas at last smiled
upon me-" she said, as she told the
story of her probable inheritance.
''But what will you do with SO much
money!" queried reporter.
ooh, there are lot of people who
have given me money and treated me
well, and mean to repay them, or at
least partly So. No, never intend to
drink again. l know that kind of talk
is getting old from me, but if get this
money, and hope l shall, | mean to
lead an honest and straightforward life
in the future"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06

by his last tallow candle work on mill
eralogy which he had borrowed from
lordly and surprised engineer. ABOVE
the noise of the storm came Knock Oh
the door. Andy Hepworth, keeper
of the All Souls saloon at Thompson's
Bar, staggered in. His stagger was
caused by several things. One of them
was lot of his own whisky. which
was under his skin; the others were
two sides of bacon and sack Of flour,
which weighted his shoulders and
hands.
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the Titusviile field. and those who were
quick enough reached out and grasped
them.
Wildcatters were prospecting in every
direction for new territory, and early in
the last month of 1864 we'll was begun
here, in what has since been the Mystic
City. Work was continued until
Jan. z, when oil was struck. No
pumps were needed. The well,
No. a U. s., proved to be gusher.
Great streams of fluid gold burst from
the bowels of the earth and rose high in
lhe air, overrunning allthe surrounding
and. Oil was then selling at IS per
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
4 han. to hoppimess is bad

Il bar to happiness is a bad
breath, both in man and woman, and
many a good catch has gone a-saaing
on account of it. Are you troubled
with it, The general cause OF it is a
disordered stomach; at least ninety
nine cases out of one hundred can
be traced to that cause. There IS a
sure and certain cure. That is regu-
late your stomach and make it strong
and healthy. Nothing will do this
so permanently or quickly as the
genuine Carlsbad Sprudel salts.
Every drugstore has them. The
signature of Eisner & Mendelson Co.,
N. Y, Sole Agents, will be found on
every bottle. Look out for limitations.
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home and began a life of shame.
Shortly after she left her home her
father married his second wife,
with whom he lived until his death,
which occurred some years ago, his
property, amounting to over $50, 200,
going to her. Since then Mrs. Meeks,
Georgia AIMS stepmother, has lived
quietly at her home on East jefferson
street. The fortune which had been
left her by her husband by good man.
agement had accumulated to a much
larger amount, and at her death, which
occurred last week, it was reported to
aggregate $1,000. The relatives of Mrs.
Meeks have searched high and low for
the will, but to no effect, and it is the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
MILLIONS FROM PITHOLE.
An Oil Town That Produced Many
Mushroom Fortune.

Mushroom Fortune.
No city in America, and few in the
world, have had so wonderful history
as Pithole, which lies in little valley
some five hours journey from Pitts
burg, and about as distant from Buffalo.
Early in December, 1864, the site of this
town was occupied by two farms, and
its inhabitants could be numbered on
ones fingers, says the Philadelphia
Press.
At that time the oil regions were in
the most terrific throes of the initial
petroleum excitement. Fortunes were
flying by on the wings Of the wind in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06

DIN W. MACKAY
once worked a claim
that was a fall
ure. He had scarcely
any supplies left,
saws the San Fran
cisco News Letter.
He sat in his lonely
cabin a rainy night.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
CHARIrY's RICH RETURN.

"A Grateful Baron Repays a Small
Gift With Gem Worth $4,000.
DR.. A. Billhardt. of this place, many
years ago while in Philadelphia one
evening. walking through we'll known
quarter of that city, was stopped by
pale faced gentleman who begged pite-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-06
Chtcaao, rutiwankee & st. Pant n

Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Pant IL S
Trains leave ST. Paul Union Depot gs .ollows: For
Winona. La Crosse. Milwaukee, Chicago. B. 7:35 =
MIA 2:45 pm "A, s55 pm: A, In, Mason City
st. Louis Kansas City, A, 9:l5 a. m; 7:25 p. m.
Dubuque & Rock Island. b 7:s5 a. m; q. 7:2S p. m.
Aberdeen, Mitchell. A, 6:16 p; m. Calmar, Daven-
port ,e:i5 a. m. Austin & Way, A, s16a M; a,
4:25 D. M; c. Tsp m. Milbank& Way b. S:00A
m. Red Wing & Rochester. B. a:40p. IN.
Ameaus daily; Il, ex. Sunday; z. ex. Saturl ly
For urtheri in ormation see Company Is time l5lsI
Ticket Offices. l76 East Third St AMI Union Dept1
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chicago. st. Paul & X. City Ry. trains leave
" union depot 80 a. N. ex. Sunday, Z 80 p.
m. daily; arr a. M. daily, $40 p. N ex sun
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WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES.

Trains leave for Chicago and intermediate
points daily. Minneapolis. 12:45 p. M; u :25
D. m. st. Paul, l: so p. M; 7:l5 p m. Ar
rive St. Paul daily 8 :4o a. m; 3:45 p. m.
Minnea polls. 9:I5 a. m. and 4:15 D. m.
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The Historic Hole in the Ground Out of Which the Million
aire John w. Mackay Extracted the Fabu-
lous Sum OF $3.50 100000.
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Rich and Lusious Strikes in Coal Oil That in the Days
Agone Filled Overlooking Many an
Empty Pocket
The Press., 1892-10-20

T.V. Powderly. the head of the knights of labor says: Twill venture the assertion that one million workingmen in the Unit ed States would make ready to mal oh to Scranton to hang me for being traitor if do not vote for Weaver.
 They would be right. I would be a traitor, and really believe thatI should be hanged for not voting for Weaver if my vote would decide the contest.
 l quite agree with the one million, who would hang me for treason, and they should not refuse to agree with me when l say that each workingman who will not vote for him (Weaver) should be regard ed in the same light.
 have written no campaign documents for either the democratic or republican parties, will not write any, and will not support the candidates of any party but the one which has the honesty and manli- mess to lay claim to the votes of the Knights of labor by adopting the preamble of the knights in it's national platform, the peoples party candidates, Gen. James B. Weaver and Gen. Field
The Press., 1892-10-20

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The Press., 1892-10-20
PURE

1 Puck: Shippen Clarke-"Why do you give so expensive jewelry to your fiance ?'' Cashin Hand do it from econom- ical motives.' Shippen Clarke-"H "How's that ?"
 Cashin Hand-"H I spent money on theaters, oyster suppers, candy and the like, it would be sunken capital; but af- ter we are married, I shall be able to
 raise money on that jewelry. See ?"
The Press., 1892-10-20

YTyO the Board of County Commissioners
 1 for Holland County hereby apply for a License to sell SpirituOuS and Intoxicating Liq- uors Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine, and Cider, at the Central House, Main-st, borough of Stafford Springs, town of stafford: My place of business is not located within 200 feet, in direct nne of |! Dated at Stafford, this 5th day of October, A. B., 1892. WALTER REMMERT. |. We the undersigned, electors and tax payers, as defined by law of the town of Stafford, hereby endorse the application of the above named Wal ter Remmert for such license. And we hereby certify that we have not endorsed the applica- stiOn of any other person.
 Dated at Stanford this 5th day Of october, A. l;D., 1892
 f Austin Holt H. o. Butterf1eld, John Wood. f Alfred D. Cady Anthony Adams. ! hereby certify that the above named endors- [ CTS are electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the town Of Stafford, and they have not
 signed for any other person.
 Dated at Stafford this 10th day of October A. D. 1892. w. H. BLACK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1892-10-20

FELI. DEAD.-These words are very fa- miliar to our readers, as not a day passes without the report of the sudden death of some prominent citizen. The explana- tion is Heart Disease Therefore be- ware if ycu have any of the following symptoms: Short Breath, Pain in Side, Smother ing Spells, Swollen Ankles, Asth- matic Breathing, Weak and Hungry Spells, Tenderness in Shoulder or Arm, Fluttering of. Heart or Irregular Pulse.
 These symptoms mean heart disease.
 The most reliable remedy is Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, which has saved thous- ands of lives. Book of testimonials free at W. D. Heald's Drug Store, who also sells the New Heart Cure.
The Press., 1892-10-20

Mrs. Nancy Wirts, 1901 Caroline St., Baltimore, Md, thus gives her experience: "We have used Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup and have never found it's equal for our children"
The Press., 1892-10-20

Customer (next February)-l want 50 cents worth of coal, please.
 Coal Dealer-Y You'll have to go to the place across the street if yon want to or der that amount. We don't sell less than one hmm
The Press., 1892-10-20
Number 29.
THE BIG FAIR.

The Stafford Springs Agricultural So- ciety scored another big success in its 23d annual fair held last week. In some re- spects it's biggest success. The attendance was perhaps not as large on any one day as has been seen in single day on the grounds, but the aggregate attendance beat the record. Conservative estimate put it at 15 ,000, the second days attend ance being about 1000, and the third day 5000, ''guesses" of good judges on the second days attendance ranging all the way from 1000 to 5000. Nearly 2,000 railroad tickets were taken at the gates. ]
 The weather was perfect on each day. Roads and track were in good condition from recent rains. They were perfect days for drives, and on every road leading to the fair grounds might have been seen an endless procession of carriages.
 For this vast number of people good accommodations had been provided in the way of amusement. Improvements in buildings. etc., have already been spoken of The enlarged exhibition hall and new dining rooms were appreciated by patrons.
 The first day, as expected, drew but g light attendance. It was a day of prepa- ration rather than of exhibition. Never theless, good amusement was provided for the considerable number present. Myrtle Peeks exhibits, which the people never grew tired of seeing upon the track were presented at intervals. The rub Der" was played between Stafford and Rockville foot ball teams, the Staffords
 winning the third game, and thus scoring 8 victory in the series. Two important
 races were trotted, Adelbert Needham's ''Dan" winning the 2d, 3d and 4th heats, Dr. David's Moose" taking the first. In the 2.27 class, purse $250, the result
The Press., 1892-10-20
w. IT. U. DEPARTMENT.

The mite boxes given out one year ago by the local w. c. T. U., for the benefit of "The Temple" building, Chicago, will soon be called for. Please have them ready.
 The late George William Curtis, eel ebrated in every land, after visiting Chi cago, in letter to the Woman's Illus trated World of New York, speaking of the notable points in that city, had this to say of our "House Beautiful" "The Woman's Temple" the national building of the w. c. U., is considered by many well-qualified judges the most complete structure in Chicago. Not the highest, nor the largest on the ground, but ex- teriorly and interiorly it is @ model of architectural symmetry and artistic finish. .. The hope is cherished that with a membership of, 20 ,000 among its women, and $50, 900 in it's Loyal Temper ance Legion, the entire amount which the building cost may soon be raised, possi- bly,, even probably, within the next five years. This outcome must surely be looked at as the most truly Christian and magnanimous achievement of American women" ! At last the beautiful marble corridor leading to Willard Hall resounds with the blow of the artisans hammer as his chisel deftly cuts into the hard, polished stone the names of unions, societies and individuals who who are to be recorded in this imperishahle manner in the great roll of honor in Willard Hall as those who gave one hundred dollars or more towards the erection of the Temple. The first letters, chiseled on the marble with in the corridor, surmount the entrance vestibule door, and typify the spirit of the white ribboners: "Not willing that any should perish." g~ A little Australian prayed, "Lord, make the devil good man, please" Clothing the liquor traffic with the garments of the law to try and make it respectable is about as efficacious as the child's prayer. "A drunkard is man who has failed as moderate drinker."
The Press., 1892-10-20

have been troubled with catarrh for ten years and have tried 8 number of remedies, but found no relief until pur- chased bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. l consider it the most reliable preparation for catarrh and cold in the head.-Geo.
 E. Crandall ,sP. M. Quonochawntaug, R. |.
The Press., 1892-10-20

YNO the Board of County Commissioners l for Holland CounSy: Thereby apply for a License to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Ltq- uors. Ale, Lager Beer, Rhine Wine and Cider at corner of Gold and Main streets, borough of Staf- ford Springs. My place of business is not locat- ed within 200 feet in direct line of a church ed- ifice or public SchoOl-hOuSe.
 Dated at Stafford, this, ,5th day of october, A. D., 1899. TIMOMHY GRADY, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law, of the Town of Stafford, here by endorse the application Of the bove-named Timothy Grady for such license. And we hereby certify that we have not endorsed the applicaT ttOn of any other person. |
 Dated at Stafford this 5th day of October, A. D., 1892
 James Morris Wm. A. Segar M. J. Corcoran F. K. Fitzpatrick J. J. Sullivan.
 hereby certify that the above named endors- CTS are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town Of Stafford, and they have not signed for any other person.
 Dated at Stafford, this, Sth day Of October, A. D. 1899. w. H. BLACK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1892-10-20

HELP WANTED. - Young man to :ll learn SaWyer's trade. Also an OK Team ;ster and one man in woods to cut timber.
 Stafford Springs K. w. BROOKS.
The Press., 1892-10-20
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