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The Progress., 1893-11-25
UNHORSED The PfCKETS

The Clever Ruse of Echef CavaIryma IN
to Secure Mount.
The confederate cavalryman was
often puzzled as to how to provide
himself with horse. The authori-
ties gave him the choice to keep
mounted or 60 into the ranks with
his musket, as horses were not fur
nishcd by the government To be
dismounted and become a foot soldier
was worse to him than a court mar
tial. and he would risk much in his
efforts to get horse from the enemy.
In the fall of 1868 a rebel cavalry
man had his horse killed in a skir-
mish near Warrenton. relates the
Chicago Herald. and as his best
chance was then to capture one from
the enemy. he put his wits 10 work to
devise the ways and means He was
then with the outside pickets and not
far of. on the pike were the cavalry
picsets OF the enemy. He procured a
piece OF telegraph wire from the rail-
road. and when twilight came on
stretched this across the road. fas-
tened one end to the fence and the
other to a convenient tree Just high
enough to catch a cavalryman about
the belt When matters were thus
arranged to his liking he started down
the pike and stopped in plain
view OF the enemy. 1t was not
long before three of them
gave chase mounted on good horses.
it was now too dark for them to see
the w;re and on they came de-
term ned to have a pr soner The
chase was sharp and qu ckly over so
that by the me the rebel schemer
had passed through and under b
trap the enemy was upon h m. The
Washington Post thinks the sequel is
not hard to guess. Two OF the pur-
suers were quickly and most uncere-
mon ously unhorsed the third being
so much astonished and frightened at
their fate as to turn and beat a hasty
retreat The two horses W w.thout
their riders continued down the road
and were easily captured by the con-
iederaSe who by his clever ruse
became their owner and kept his
place in the cavalry. The two pickets
left TO themselves hurriedly made
their way back 10 their comrades as
crestfallen and astonished as two men
could well be. The hero OF this in
cident tells the tale himself and adds
ne rode one of these horses to Appo-
mattox and from there to his home
and that it was one OF the best he
over owned.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

Traveler--Oh. kind sir, take all
take all. but leave me this, my pock
ct bible, a parting gift from my
mother when was boy!
The Highwayman, as he gather:
up very poor haul-Keep your
prayer book an git!
The Traveller. ten minutes later
We'll, that was a pretty close shave.
II that chump had known that bible
covered $4,000 in bank notes, he
wouldn't have been so quick to LET
me keep il.-TOwn Talk.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

TO PROVE a man guilty of grand
larceny only required four days in
California's superior court Some
delay was occasioned by the fact that
there was not a shadow of doubt as
to the mans guilt, he having bee
caught in the act. To garner froin
the multitude twelve men ready to
swear that little circumstance like
this would in no way prejudice them
against the accused was naturally a
matter of difficulty.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

MORE medals were given to Mexi-
can women for exhibits at the
worlds fair tlan to the women of
any other nation. The time for
ranking Mexico backward and un.
progressive nation has passed. Pres
cent Dazi has brought his
country forward to the front
rank. and with wise finan-
cial direction. nation filed
with such enterprising and skillful
women is pretty sure to stay there.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

ALL known cranks should be put
under lock and key. Prendcrgast's
crime has evidently stirred up the
fraternity to dangerous degree. In
New York alone there has been three
cases of crankism since the Chicago
tragedy occurred. Crankism comes
in waves. One crime is usually
followed by several Others in rapid
succession. The police should look
to these fellows. No known crank.
whether he is supposed to be harm
less or not, should be allowed to re-
main at large. Experience has
shown that they are all dangerous,
and they should all be locked up.
The Progress., 1893-11-25
That O'd Feud.

She was a very youthful bride and
had just gone to housekeeping. One
day girl friend ran in to have a
little gossip and found her in tears.
What is the matter, Nell?" she
asked anxiously.
Il have had a serious dif-differ-
snce," sobbed the bride.
Not with Jack?"
mo, with the cooking stove" and
he showed her friend bad burn on
her hand. Boston Herald.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

If anything were needed to show
that the question of Irish home rule
is as thoroughly alive and important
as ever, it is provided by Lord Sails
bury's attacks upon Gladstone in
Scotland. and his far-fetched at
tempts in England to prove that
Irish home rule would somehow or
another impede the growth and
efficiency Of the British navy.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

THERE was the spirit of sacrifice
in that Gotham lawyer whO in order
to Gear his client .downed' drug
which was claimed by the prOsecu-
tiOn to be poisonous. 1t is therefore
safe to assume that he bore up under
the verdict which convicted his man
with a stoicism that, to less daring
barrister, would be impossible.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

ALREADY two presidents have been
killed by crazy cranks, and it will
probably never be known how many
other presidents lives have been
threatened or attempted by these
unbalanced mental perverts. The
recent murder of Mayor Harrison
should call attention to the thous-
ands of such partial maniacs that
are undoubtedly at large in the
country. The best thing for all such
men is q condition of close restraint.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

\ SACRAMENTO policeman was held
up whiie on his beat and robbed of
Sl.50. 1t is seldom that 4 guardian
of the peace stands so valiantly be-
tween the lawbreakcr and the peo
pie. Had the fOOtpads not held him
up they might have tried the game
on somebody who would have been
worse scared.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

Suicide at the Smallburg house
asst night"
"Shootin'?"
Nope: gas"
81 andlord hoppin' mad, course"
Milky; happy as clam"
Gas doesn't cost him anything.
hen?"
"Regular prices But he's the
oroner and ahead S1935 on the in
esst fees, after pay In all expenses =
The Progress., 1893-11-25

4 ROT on the very spot where
Christ va born rca Is strangely.
Unfortunately similar disturbances
have occu red before, 50 that the af-
fair has nothing to DO apparently
with the new railroads ana fashion
able resorts now being introduced
into :ne holy land.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

THERE are times when the legal
mind turns from tn" t.can. .cality.
usually 50 potent. and yoa.'n, for Il
saw and rat-tail file. One of these
times i now in evidence at Boise
City, where two lawyer are in jain
and seem as hclplcs, a. tholgh they
knew NJ law.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

AN English explorer has just re-
turned from 4,OJ0-mile canoe jour
ney into the interior of Alaska. He
seen by white men. 1t seems that
after 400 years the continent GiscOv-
cred by Columbus has yet by no
means been explored. America is
vet not entirely discOvere
The Progress., 1893-11-25
ghe Arngress.
c. d. HICKS, Ed. and Prop.
SHREVEPORT, LA.
SHREVEPORT,

THERE are indications that SPAN
carried the war into Africa because
she had To do sametnirg. anI there
was nO one in Inror' she dared 10
turn II loose on.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

THE officers of warships sent East
are being admonished against
coming near the Atlantic coast.
Several OF the later warships
are so deep and heavy that
in some places they can hardly.
with safety, get within sight
of the coasts thoy wee built to de-
fend.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

MONTANA offers a rich opening tC
ambitious traiu-rObbcrs The last
member of the gang that has bcan
operating there and sustaining II
monopoly has been killed. leaving
the field absolutely clear.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

BISMARCK Is said to have certain
"give-away" letters of the kaiser
which the latter is very anxious to
get before the chancellor dies Hence
his efforts to ''maxe up" The IA
tality Of written correspondence Wis
It's both great and small.
The Progress., 1893-11-25

CHICAGO and New York are said to
have ''locked arms But it rather
looks as If New York was being es-
corted by her successful rival It's
rather hard on Gotham. bat it seem 9
as if Chicago had got there al.
ready on the nations municipal list
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.
Caused bv Carelessneas.

The majority of people die sooner than
they should. Evidence Of this fact is grow
ing daily. Waring says; "Disease is not o
consequence of life; it is due to immature,
conditions Of living-neglect, abuse, want
DR.. Stephen Smith, on the same subject
4" Man is born TO health and long life; dil
ease is unnatural, death, except from ulu
age, is accidental, and both are preventahls
by human agencies" This is almost invari
ably true Of death resulting from heart die
ease. Careless over-exertion, intemperats
use Of tea, coffee, tobacco alcoholic or othc,
stimulants are generally the causes of this
difficulty, and indifference to its progress re
suits in sudden death, or long sickness cnd
ing in death. By the newspapers it can be
seen that many prominent nna hundreds o.
persons in private life die from heart dIs
ease every day.
If you have any Of the following symp
toms; shortness Of breath, palpitation, irrcp
uar pulse fainting and smothering spells
pain in shoulder, side, or arm, swOlleI
ankles, etc, begin treatment Immediately iol
heart disease. fyou delay, the consequence
may be serious.
For over 20 years DR. Franklin Miles,
the eminent specialist has made profouno
study Of heart disease, its causes and cure
and many of the leading discoveries in THAI
direction are due to him. His New Heart
Cure is absolutely the only reliable remedy
for the cure of heart disease, as is proved
by thousands Of testimonials from grateful
persons who have used it.
James A. Pain, editor Of the Cory, Pa, Leodcr,
states: After an apparent recovery from three
months of Ia grippe, fell on the street unCon-
scious from heart disease In one month from
that time was unable to walk across my room.
and my pulse beat from 50 TO ll6 times minute
/ then used Dr. Miles New Heart Cure and at
once became stronger. After using six bottles
was able TO work as usual and walk a mile every
dny my pulse ranging from 6S to 80. Dr. Miles
remedy is not only preventive but a cure"
Dr. Miles New Heart Cure is sold by all drug.
gists on positive guarantee, or by Dr.. Mile
Medical Co., Elkhart Ind, on receipt of price 81
per bottle, six for s., express prepaid. It is posi-
lively free from opiates or dangerous drugs pr
Miles Pills % cents Free book at druggists, oi
by mail
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

BALTIMORE, Nov. Manager Haskell,
of the Navassa Phosphate company, char
acterizes as a tissue of falsehoods the state
ments made by the contract employees of
the company on their return to New York.
He says he has number Of sworn state
ments that they were properly treated
and we'll fed while ON the island.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
FntnlIx crnshed whlle Drunk.

ALTOONA, Pa, Nov. 4.-George Weyandt,
a huckster from Pleasantville, Bedford
county, was driving home in a drunken
condition when his wagon upset and he
was crushed between heavy boxes. His
entrails protruded through the torn flesh,
and he is supposed to be fatally injured.
Two months ago he was nearly stabbed to
death in a drunken brawl in this city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

MCKEEsPoRT, Pa, Nov. An arrange
ments have been made, and tonight, some
where in the immediate vicinity of this
city, prize fight between James Othello,
a colored fighter from Pittsburg, and
Martin Lee, a pugilist of this city, will
take place The match will be made for
500 a side, and only a select number of
sports will be present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

WAsHINGToN, Nov. THE New York
and New Jersey bridge bill will not be
passed finally until the next session of
congress. IT. is now in conference, but
there is am agreement among the con
ferees that no action shall be had until
the house meets i'm December
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

LAMBERTvILLE, n j., Nov. 4.-J. II,
Beers and j. H. Callan, residents of this
place, have begun suit against the Penn
sylvania railroad for 100000 damages for
being elected from a train, the conductor
refusing TO accept their one day ticket
after midnight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

Patten, i'm Princeton college chapel gave
the students some good advice about their
behavior in the Yale and Pennsylvania
games. The students adopted resolutions
pledgng themselves not to act in disor-
derly manner
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

TORONTO, Nov Miss Lucy Denning,
a very pretty young lady of this city, is
dead from malpractice and DR.. Irwin An
drews, so years of age, is said to have fed
the country Another girl, Miss Nellie
La Fontains, of Pepperlow, Ont, also Wis
tied DR. Andrews aboL- ten days ago, and
nothing has been seen Of her since.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

ST, LOUIS Nov A-The boiler of an en-.
gine on the Iron Mountain road, at the
foot of Neosha street, blew up The engi-
neer, George Shredder, was killed i'm.
stantly. Thomas Scott the fireman, was
thrown a distance of 100 feet and fatally
hurt. Brakeman Ed Kolper was blown
into the Mississippi and drowned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

VIENNA, Nov. 4.-Last night a mob of
socialists attempted to break into hall
where a meeting of Liberals was being
held. They assailed the police, and in the
melee that followed many on both sides
were seriously injured The arrival of re-
Inducements finally dispersed the mob.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4.-Hate Hart, who
threw vitriol on Frank w Bischof, her
recreant lover, destroying the sight Of one
eye, was sentenced to eighteen months im-
prisonuient by Judge Arnold.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

GBEENsBUEG, Pa, Nov. 4.-The Hunga-
rians at Lurimer loaded up with beer and
then quaueIed. One Of the number, Aug
ust Kowitski was shot twice lie was
also stabbed four times He will die. No
arrests have yet been made.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
DEFAULTER' s RETURN.
Francis H, Weeks Behind Prison
Bars in New York.
HE REFUSES TO BE INTERVIEWED.

But 1t Is Evident That He Intends 60
Make a Legal right for Frcedom-The
Mammoth Pecuiations for which He
Was Brought Bacl, from Costa Rica.
NEW York, Nov 4-Francis H. Weeks
the abscondmg lawyer and forger, is be
hind the bars. On arriving he was inn
mediatcly taken TO police headquarters
where be passed some time i'm giving his
pedigree and other interesting details to
Superintendent Bymes. Later in the af-
tenoou the police took him to the district
attorneys Office. He asked for time to
plead. He was committed to the Iombs
for one week. Nothing was said about
bail
The lawyer has changed his appearance
a great deal since he left this city. Every
body in the crowd noticed the marked
change in his bearing and dress. His face
was white and sunkeu An illkempt,
worse than scraggling, beard covered his
face.
He wore pair of eye glasses, adjusted
in careless fashion. His suit was of dark
material Both coat and trousers were
wrinkled and dusty, though neither looked
so badly as did the light overcoat, which
was tightly buttoned up about his chest,
A small Derby hat, which was probably
black in the earlier days of its history,
and pair of unpolished shoes completed
Mr.. Weeks attire.
To a reporter Weeks spoke Of the pleas
ures he had enjoyed in the tropics, but
said little about his case. 81 have no
statement to make to the public, ~ he said.
81 haven't yet decided whom shall retain
to act in my defense. | shall ask for
copies of the indictments, shall examine
them carefully, and prepare myself to
plead on Nov. 1917
Weeks Heavy Embezzlements.
Weeks, directly, collaterally, and by
marriage connections, occupied high
social position His standing as a mem
Der of the legal profession and in the bust
ness world was scarcely less high. He was
thoroughly educated, and was engaged in
a lucrative law practice. This he gradu-
ally exchanged for the promotion Of large
enterprises, mainly speculative. To carry
these on he used the funds placed in his
keeping as trustee, and of such funds he
had become adepOsiJary to a very unusual
amount.
On April o. finding himself no longer
| able to keep up the struggle, Weeks made
an assignment to r. w. G. yelling. A few
days later he disappeared. On May 12
| the criminal conduct underlying his as
signment was made public by proceedings
in court instituted by persons whom he
had defrauded The full extent Of his in
| iquity became gradually known, each day
swelling the list of his victims. Weeks
was removed from one after another of his
fiduciary positions, and was expelled from
the clubs from which he had not resigned
| before the character of his failure became
| public.
The report of his assignee showed that
the embezzlement of which he is accused
amounted to about 81 100000, while his
assets reached only S5s, ,S45.36. The greater
part of it was stolen, as is alleged from
the trust funds in his possession, which
funds belonged largely to women.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa, Nov 4.-Beginning
next Monday all trainmen on the night
passenger trains of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western railroad will he armed
with Winchester rifles and revolvers to
prevent train rObherY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

WAsHINoTON. Nov. I. - These fourth
class postmasters have been appointed in
New York state: Hermon, j. Il. Robin
son; Jewett +. NJ. Goshen; Verouo, Got
leih Marr-. M--l-nhie Ganrre HLI
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

VNCENTowN, n. j., Nov. AIRS George
W. Childs DreNel, who was Miss Trick,
was badly injured by being kicked by
above this place,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
Reeovered Damages Agalnst a Railroad

NEWARK, n. j., Nov. 4-John Gardner,
who was severely injured in July last by
falling from "a sereet car of the New Jer-
sey Traction company, has been awarded
$1,000 damages by the court.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04

NEW YORK, Nov, 4,--Father Murphy va
Gated the parish house of St. Joseph 5
church today, He win state his side TO
Mgr, Satolli
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
VOORHEES, PREDICTION.
The Administration Leader Sees
a Prosperous Future,
A LASTING PERIOD OF PLENTY.

with Careful Revision Of the Tariff Tax
alton lie Thinks There Need be No
Anxioty-senntor sherman Made Him
Most Doubtful of Repeal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. .3.-"The adjournment
Of this long TO be rom. bored session of
congress brings with /, % great sense of re,
lief
Senator Voorhees, had been asked by a
reporter for am interview, and it was with
the above statement he began. Contin-
uing, he said;
ave met amidst the crash of business
disasters, bank failures and all the dis
graceful incidents of one of the worst
financial punics ever known i'm this or any
other country. We adjourn with quiet
business circles and "a fair degree of re-
stored confidence prevailing In all parts
of the country 1t will, of course, take
time for the various business pursuits to
fully recover from the overwhelming
financial shock and depression which have
afflicted the country for the last six
months. but the signs of healthy improve
ment are now visible on every hand, and
good omeus for the employment of labor
come from all quarters
When requested to state his views on fu-
ture legislation the senator only consented
to say
"Vtitb a csrefrl foir and honest revision
of torfI t,v,tio,, now to follow at the REQ.
Mar session only thirty davs distant
rralict tb,t I'VE win antay,,,,o, n solid and
lasting career of prosparitv for the labor.
inc, ond ,,roi,civl, r,assas Of every section
of our beloved and glorious union"
Rayiayvip,, tho events of tbe session be
soid
,.T,, Iool-iner bacly ovar tbe incidents and
ecenas which marked fine session inst
! closed I have notbipo but DIeasont and
kindly feeIinps toward all gttribute
INV sIIccess in tba r,,nnt,ement of INV hin
| 20 otl,a foct tb,t ,vhiIa firm, and uncoD-
,isi,,,, in, ,,tgbi,,,, IT. f,,.,,-ord aimed
! ~ oil ti,,os ~, l,o ,,otiart liberal and fair
| to,,,ords 10 o,.,,,, ,,,,,I,,.. . .I,e senate and
| I nm thoro,I,,bI, cop,iYoad that a CON
| t,or, course would have rpeuItsd in de.
| faot 7 belie,,a sucb il the oniniop also of
| eyerv senotor Vsry ,ranv of tbem have
! ,,,.s0r,,II,, o., ,,s,,,,l NM, :,
Ia,I,,,,, ~, y, ,,,,,,ti,, ~, +,, tr,o !, q
bad d,,o,. foI+ ,I,,,it ,f tI,, s,,,,ss Of
| ra,,aol A.. Lr,,,,,i,,,. ,,,,iI.
I
'''' . '''''
| ne uHrNe9l huur IuI lhe plll WAS zen
auor '7neril."h lallolS interview lilonOu
! ago III Whlch ne ehcouraEeu lVS eAlsuence
ana ulscour"Rea It's enemies by declaring
terms that unconditional repeal could
never pass the seuaIe' leII IhaU ploN
more unah any ouher III Uhe contest, ana II
my Judgment IL prolonged the hght at
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-04
sTOCK And PRODyCE MARKETs
Closing Quotations of the New York and
phiinNnInhin I.NnhnmEns.

advances and declines in the stock market TO.
day, the market being very irregular. Closing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-20
IT. Z STATE or 7E.IDE.

Baltimore. April I0.-Flour dun, unchanged sale,
gOJ hbl, Wheat easy -, rcd ,poi. - !, :
- BE. April. 80 - - 81" May. - - - ~
June. - IL - i e: JAY - :" - '7'. st"nr'
~. = rcd. zoe a-hrd. stock. .-'..'"3 bush. safes
-3n.O.O bush. milling " "It lbs ,'mpl -" ,'a'
urn steady. misc poi. + Sec bd Ami u -
bid: May - STU - 7--c: July, = !" D. :,
steamer mixed. - &c I'D; stock lit.-'! bu.
~air-. i-GopD bush. witt" com 10y ,.hri" >"
yellow do 10. oats nrr. ~. Will western
81 - 80: 80. miXcd de-. :i-0:"Ct sock. 1"'l
bush. I,yc qrirt. No. ,, &c; stock. iI.3'I d. D.
Hay steady GOOD to Ci"ic Timothy. Fl'"rl'' ~.
Grain irc.ht- quiet unc angel Cotton nom. a.
miGGtng. lee. Provisions unc.1nsrl Hu'''F
very rrn: cream ~ fancy II Be DO !at' t. ,"I,"
.7G3i.. Do imitation &c. Es-, si,adt. - -.
Coffee duh: Rio carcoc~. iair. lie: No. - ~ 20
-ucAr strong and rctivc eFarIlltrd. = -l"c
copper unchanged. Whl>kry firm. ~ u ri - ~
iuilal, April I0.-spfins wheat dull. UNI iil.d.
\ lew car!oad. no ! northern sold 13 IL ~ - nj
74c closing: 40. | hard. - e No. ! Northern.
- Ste: No. do. u = a-k"d winter shady
,llr,. car No. rcd. - e car, No. J cNti.i
red Gpc no white offered. Corn IN GOOD o. nlInd.
lslt ,urply. firm sales. cais 80. : yellow 4'c
q cars 80. , do. ijc c.T v" do - l2c: - cnr'
No = i5c . car, No. ,. - y. truck no of'rug,
demand snl,s. car, ~. white. = .2c; car
G, choice. 10 80 Ice :; cars 40. 3 white. b 10
ear, No. . mixed. - -c Barley unsettled. w"ak
ale 900 NJ. ! Canada. &c. good western. %
ot-c. poor. 47o soc asked spot. Ry" scarce; sale
. car, so. =. dc. Flour steady: far demand h''t
spriug : fOd - 90 DO winter - -" ~ 3D. nv
nour - iOa-3 10. Mile quiet. easy. unchanged
Chicago. April Io-Thc leading futures ranged a.