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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31
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rain bes south Charles ST.. pear .GsBaenaao
the win& rushing under the cornice. of
the depot and creeping along the
rafters with sobs like those of child
then l dozed off to sleep, and nothing
troubled me.
l awoke suddenly TO find myself
sitting up in bed, and to hear the
pony instrument working clearly, as
if handled by mastery fingers. was
spellbound, for the apparatus was
connected with TIE main line, and
there was no one in the room; but it
clicked distinctly, and my blood
curdled as recognized the call that is
used on the wires only foI those mes
cages that are always sent to an
operators ear-the ''death signal"
Who was sending it?
sprang out of bed, turned my
lamps higher, seized my fountain-pen
and made ready to copy. The message
ran as follows:
''From Austin toC.W e., Oelwein.
Number Four Night Limited went
down at Big Stowe Bridge. Fifth
and sixth trestie washed out. Seven
ly-five killed. ''K. c."
read and rcread this till my own
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31

There lives now in the interior OF
Asia Minor lad, who is destined, so
say the soothsayers of the country, to
become the greatest hero in tile world.
Turks are supeFstitions, and they be-
icye in signs at which we in America
only laugh At Is boys birth there
were many perAiiar signs and omens,
which the soollIsayers said were sure
to make the baby grow to be great
hero. His mother believed all these
things; 50. as soon as the boy was Old
enough, she took him to q mosque and
had Arabian notices tattooed nnou
his arms. On his right arm there is i
verse signifying Thou shalt die a
martyr" Aud upon his leff &
anntbar ,nean;ptv aThnn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31
One Man in n Million.

"Hello, Rivers you have a bad
cold"
"Worst ever had, Banks"
am sorry for on, old fellow. Wish
l knew of something that would cure
you, but don't. (With tears in his
eyes, "Give me your hand, Banks |
You're the only man I've seen for
three days that hadn't a sure cure!"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31

ing looked strange to me as it Law
tle desk, and then glanced at the
ek' IL was quarter to one. Num-
-Four was due at Westgate at half
81 two. So the message was sent an
'ur and a quarter before the train
Nonld reach the place of the wreck
At that minute the piercing whistle
a locomotive broke upon the night
Y l glanced at the window ant. saw
ie red light of an approaching train
P'ac fifty yards away. Throwing on
y coat and picking up my lantern, l
AIDE my way to the platform, saying
loud:
The bridge was all right last
sm' 1t is surely all right now"
stood long fine waiting for tho
AIN to pass BYE Number-Limi-
stopped at Wpfigate, but it came
near and it m lc no sound. Then
saw that it was yoing at full speed
rough a country with which l was
ot familiar. The faithful engineer
ood in his cab, with his hand on the
lrottle, guiding through the darkness
le human freight that was trusted to
m for safe delivery; and the fire.
lan, IN the shadow, looked out with
allid face. They crossed streams
halted at stations; the bell rang
the whistle echoed, but there was
rumble of wheels.
by and by | began to recognize the
tons as they came to them. There
Is the New Hampton depot, with the
lsengcrs crowding about the steps,
friends meeting and parting at the
sr of the car. The conductor
ked out with his train-ortlers in his
I'll The nail-pouches we're ex-
anged, and the phantom train went
again.
Next came fredericksburg, then
inner, and then-O terrible fatc!-
ould hear the humming roar and
painting of the ensine; could see
turbulent waters of the Big Stowe
hing the approaches of the long
dye. The train was slowing up 10
IS it. held my breath. 1t was
tho center of the great structure.
E engineer was calling for brakes.
bad hear the escaping steam; and
next instant it had plunged head
! into Tue black, seelhing mass of
kter beneath /.
II dropped on my knees and gavc,
a. .s.,t.s IL -.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31
THE PHANTOM TRAIN
By ARCHIE r.. EGGLEsoN.

1t was the summer of 1888, known
as the wet season. 1t rained cOntinu-
ally from the LIST of April till July,
and ON every third or fourth day the
drizzle changed to heavy shower
Roads were impossible, and even rail-
way traffic came to standstill.
was employed by the Great West
ern road and stationed at Westgate,
beautiful town, not very large, but
the centre of a piece of magnificent
scenery. To the north a majestic
grove of oaks lowered up from the
banks of the Big Stowe River which
flowed sullenly along on its south
westerly course, leaving the little city
short distance to the east. A black
smith shop, two or three stores, a res
taurant and hotel, church and a
schoolhouse, which was lighted up by
the pleasant face of the postmaster's
only daughter Stella, made up the
public buildings of the place, with the
addition of the depot and grain ware
house, where but little business was
transacted during the food.
About a mile northward the railway
bridge spanned tie Big Stowe, and |
had been requested by the bridge fore
man to make trip out to the struc-
ture every day just before dark to see
that the approaches were safe, as in
every severe storm the river. already
swollen to full banks, would lap tie
ma ortne ibfiTg; iTsafsSa .-.'Sr wiiIfl 4.
iercely around the piers.
slept in my Office, as duty COM
yelled me to remain there quite late at
light, and it was but little trouble to
hange my lounge into a bed had
Ilso corner occupied by pony in
trument on which at odd moments
Trough the day | instructed a young
tudent in the art of telegraphy, fea.
ng thankful for something to help me
o pass away time in such dull
weather..
One sultry evening, after a few
lours of clear sky, l placed my rail-
on the track preparatory
o making my evening trip to the
bridge. Heavy banks of clouds could
'e seen in the west, and there was -
'minOus stiffness in the air that made
'nxious TO make a speedy trip
1t was toilsome journey, and the
respiration gathered on my fore.
lead and my breath became short be.
'ore L finished it; but, although l
'ound the water higher than it had
'een, it was not more dangerous to
he bridge.
Upon my return took care to have
ny switch-lights trimmed and placed
Tut earlier than usual aud hastily par.
ook of supper, for already the low
of distant thunder forotod 9.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31
Millions Of SiclIian serfs.

The fairest possession of all Italy is
sunny Sicily. Yet Sicily has no homes
for the iowll Of ting countrysides as
We know Ioye even the lowliest
home. al siciIiaus are serfs
! aas.iss BJ4sf2 hnf oar souls
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31

z
y yer came from mortal lips. A mo-
ocnt later, l was fully awake, lying
IN the office floor, where | had fallen
| Turing my nightmare.
Some lime elapsed before could
letcrmine that it was all q dream. l
urned up my lamps, examined the
\ title instrument that had clicked oil
Inc warning message, looked for a
slconv of it OH my desk, and at last re-
solved that, as | had ample time, |
would 90 out to Stowe and examine
the bridge before Number Four was
due. IL everything was right, no one
on the trip need ever know of my
dream.
1t was but the work of moment
to get out my tricycle. and light up the
se~sIamp. aud was soon whirling
away toward to the river. The storm
| had passed, leaving bank of copper
colored clouds in tho east and the
moon shining dimly in the far west.
ASH drew nearer the hoarse voice
of the Big Stowe became a roar. and
fonnd the track covered with water.
The tricycle. had to be abandoned, and
continued my way OH foot through
sdII deeper waters till | reached the
bridge. passed easily over the first
four trestles, and was angry TO fluid
a,ot had such faith in the mysterious
Mrmrc that | was expecting danger
fifth and sixth. When stopped
wang my lantern out ahead of
#ts CLEAN, aided by the moon
III showed me thirty-two feet of
Ibrating to and fro over a yawn-
hasm. where the mad waters
led and leaped and shrieked as If
III on controlled them. The fifth
xth trestles were washed away,
Nkuew BY warning scream of
omotiye that Number Four had
- Sumner.
was no help for it; l must
fE'E3 hat gap on the rail and flag the
hat was coming through the
Hsviss to death aud destruction. l
8'!aae ed down and began my passage
for life, taxing my lantern between
nv teeth. that might have the use of
10th hands. The least dizziness or
weakness, the slightest loss of balance,
would plunge mo into the waves below,
and the train would be lost.
l crawled carefully along; now l
was moving successfully, now was
trembling-now the swaying of the
rail was turning my hcadl / was
two-thirds of the way across when l
heard the train coming; a few steps
more, and the headlight of old Number
-Four came swiftly around curve and
bore down the long grade.
Twas like a mailman; in my excite
ment my teeth shut themselves tightly
OH the wire handle of my lantern and
l crept like a beast of prey to the firm
footing that lay before me, where j
stopped long enough to take my light
in my hand and wave the danger sig
nal. As ran lightly up the track ]
waved il in dozen shapes and shouted
al the top of my voice, though | knew
NO one would hear me. The terrible
strain OH my nerves gave way when
c.imed up on the engine and tried to
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-03-31

The New Orleans Board of Trade
recommends the shipping and hand
ling of rice in bulk instead of in bags
as at present.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
NEIHARr MINES.

The Broad water Il Being Put Into Shape
to Take Out Ore.
The owners Of the Broadwaser are get
ting the mine in shape TO take out vast
Quantities of ore. says the Neihart Herald.
Already an ore chute is exposed 600 feet
long. The tunnel ID now under the Bell
shaft and an uprise has been commenced
which whom completed will give tunnel No.
l the finest ventilation, also the ore taken
ont OF the shaft. which 10 estimated at 49,
600. will be lowered to the tunnel and from
which IL 500 feet lower on the mountain
side, 10 being pushed with great rapidity
and It Is thought that ore will be reached
in . months time. Two orc bins are being
made. Over these q building will be
erected which will be connected with the
words above by means Of a chute and tres
tie. Wagons can be loaded quickly and
handling the ore will be made COMPARE
lively easy.
G. X. Outset and Harry Powell have
struck a nice thing in the Isabella. in Lucy
park on Carpenter creek, and which prom
ises to be ono Of the richest mines in that
section Of the country. They have boon al
work the greater part of the winter and
have driven 4 tunnel 100 feet in length. in
the face ef which they now have thirty
which showed an assay value OF 300 ounces
of silver to the ton. and il pronounced BY
good judges Of prospects to be az fno I
showing as anything yet discovered in ths
camp. The owners will soon commence ia
sink a shaft and begin taking out ore
They nave some twenty tons on the dumI
now which they intend to ship soon.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
THAT SPOKANE SHELTER.
A Deal With . Now Syndicate is ssid t,
be ON Hand.

A Deal with . New Syndicate is said to
be ON Hand.
From a we'll authenticated source IL IL
learned that the smslter project, which has
been talked up 30 extensively here. 10 at
last about TO become . fact. says tho spo-
zane Review.
A company has been organized In New
York city with ample capital, and negotia-
tions are neatly completed for the purchase
of the smelter plant and the com mencem
OF operations At an early dato. Thore are .
cou pie of local gentlemen Interested In the
deal, both men Of means. C~orrsspondsnoe
has been going on almost daily between the
oompany's representatives in the east and
the gentlemen here.
Yesterday . telegram Was received here
from New York, which it 10 believed con-
tanned encouraging news of the advance
mont of tho project. although the parties to
whom IL came refuse TO make pablio il
contents for = day or two yet.
1t 10 understood that the eompany Whioh
now proposes to o crate the smelteT IL q
new concern altogether, composed of east
ern capitalists and mining mon, and that
Ipasrsoll Ia out of the deal entirely.
In q couple of days the parties interested
in the matter will be at liberty 10 divulge
the whole scheme fe- publicity. II it goea
through, and the chances are that II will.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

The most interesting figure on The Amer
lean stage to-day 10 undoubtedly Mr.. Rich
ard Mansfield, who commences . thfes-nighs
engagement d MinR's opera house Thurs
day. jun IL. MI. Mansfield 10 = man OF
high aims and unousstionsd ability. He
has made many notable productions Of q
high order of artistic merit and always
scored . success. His present. Engagement
promises 10 be = notable society - we'll a.
theatrical event in this city. and . financial
and artistic triumph of the first magnitude.
Although . very young man. hs stands pre-
the public glimpses Of antiquity like his
Nero. He has revived the ruffles and bro
cadss OF ths Georgian era. ae In Beau
Brammell. He once opened Shakespeare
and decided TO produce Richard Ill. and
his wonderful conception OF this character.
and che courageous manner In which he
presented IL caused revelation
In dramatic Orioles. u was difdcais
70 decide wha. plays would satisfy
tion will illustrate Mr.. Nanshsld's sxcel-
lent judgment On Thussday evening no
will present Beau Brummsll, appearing -
the famous fop and the warm friend of the
prince Of Wales. On Friday night he will
present . play which some years ago
brought him into immediate prominence.
A Partisan Romance. His portrayal Of
Baron Chsvrial, the greedy q crafty Soue.
10 probably one Of the gteateat successes
attained BY q modern actor. These playss
cannot fall TO msst the appreciation Of
theassr- geers. and each play will be pro-
ducsd with the most minute attention to
stage settings and costumes. The engage
mont will CLOSE with the production Of THE
Scarlet Letter."
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
PERSONAL.

T. B. Miller has returned from an sx-
tended visit to Chicago.
Editor Sam Robertson. of the Jehsrsen
County Sentinel, is in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Harris have re-
turned from a visit TO the White City.
Rev. W.. W. Van Orsdell, P. f.. and
superintendent of Moth Montana mis-
sions, II visiting the city.
Rev. G. ID. Holmes, Of Butte, IL q visitor
in tho city and will attend the commence
msnt exercises At Montana university.
Departures via the Great Northern yes
terday were George Simmons, Mrs. Bertha
Nash and Sam 8. Howard, Chicago. and
Mrs. Hubbard. Grand Forks.
Mr.. L. r. Murray. one Of the leading
merchants In northern New York, was in
Helena yesterday ON the way to visit his
son, DR.. A. B. Murray, Of Cokeda!e.
John Mcdonald. Mrs. J. G. Curtin and
Miss jennie BeveridRe for Denver. Miss
Matte Jones and Mrs. W. d. Jones for
Chicago. will be the among the departures
via the Union Pacific this morning.
Henry Lashman and Fsfd Ffohman, wine
dealers. and Alex n. VoRslsang and l. I.
Brown. attornsys-At-law, all of San Fran
cisco, have been spending several pleasan,
days In Helena. The entire party 10 on the
way to Chicago and en- route will make 9
tour of the National park.
DIR. and Mrs. HaiRht leave for Chicago
and New York city Thursday. over the
Union Pacific. They will visit Salt Lake
Denver, Aanitou Springs. Kansas City and
the Worlds fair. returning in about sill
weeks. DIR. Dogge will be in charge Of Dr.
HaiRht's Office during his absence.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
The Gi,dsd Fool.

When Nat Q. Goodwin. The popular COM
sdian, nils his annual engagement In this
city, hs will present new play. and one
which. II the judgment Of New York critics
and playgosrs IL Of any valss, 10 far 81
tempted. II was written for Mr.. Goodwin
by Henry Guy Carleton, and has the strik-
Ing title, "A Gilded Fool" II tells the
story Of a young man who suddenly hnds
himself the unexpected posssssor OF . for
tune, the income Of which he 10 almost I'M
able TO spend. He 10 living . fast life.
without aim or purpose. uatil love awakens
sway hs becomes . man Of brain and
energy. The play has enough Of serious
inteiests involved In the plot to raise IL
from the level Of farce TO that Of high On
edy. The dialogue 10 bright and crisp. the
action il rapid, and the situations are ludi-
AZ Chaunsy Short. the "Gilded Fool" Nj.
Goodwin. keeps his audience in a
roar OF laughter almost psrpetually.
which is what his audiences expect
and demand Of him. There 10
no lack Of fun to drive away the blues, but
Chauncy also drops into pathos at certain
points, and it 10 here that the genuine
has Q real power over the feelings of his
audience as he sxerty over their risibilities.
He makes them laugh and cry In a breath,
and this versatility IL the test Of ths tras
artist.
IA Gilded Fool'' il mot q one part play.
- are 80 many written for the use OF q star.
Mr.. Goodwin has the confidence OF the real
artist and ia not afraid TO have q company
around him that can do good work. In his
new play nearly every member Of his
organization has q character that IL worth
doing we'll, and 1t is dons we'll. Miss Mabel
Amber. the leading lady of the COMPANY.
has made . strong individual hit, as has
Minnie Dup.es, the charming soubrette Of
the organization. The play 10 admirably
staged. and the same scenery and furniture
used in New York will be employed In the
presentation here. Nat Goodwin il always
Welcome to the p%layRoers Of this city. and
he will be doubly welcome with such a play
a. IA Gildsd Fool" Mr.. Goodwin viii
present "A Gildsd FooV' Monday. June 10,
and THE Nominee" on Tuesday, juno 20.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tbs
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence Is due to its presen' Ing
In the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax.
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds. headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weaken
ing them and it is perfectly free from
svery Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists In SOC and 81 bottles, but it is mar
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
90. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you viii moi
aecept any substitute ii offered.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13

The Long Distance Walk Cure for Dys-
pspsla and Insomnis.
EoRty-thrso minutes il now the walking
record from the corner Of Sixth avenue and
Main street TO the Broadwatsr hotel. and
Geo. Child il out two clam surpers for tho
town and q box Of cigars on this record.
T. J. Cronin has bssn walking out TO the
Broadwatsr svery day for : week on the ad-
vice Of his physician a. . cure for dyspep-
sis. Geo. Child offered to bes NJ. ]. Hutch
ine. IT,. yesterday . clam dinner for an un.
linitsA aumbsr Of people that Hutchins
sosld mot cover the distance In an hour:
This vas taken and then Tom Carter. Of
for an unlimited number that Hqtohins
could do Il in hfty minutes. This made
Two wagers, md then Child made an
other Of Z box Of cigars that Hutehins
could not walk il in less than fifty minuteA
The start was made about one O'Clock yes
terday. the route being Sixth TO Lawrence,
to Benton. across lots 20 tho Haussf boule-
ward, TO the Broadwatsr. Mr.. Hutchins
had MI. Cronin for pacsmaksr. while M:
Child went a short distance, and he invited
every man he met to two Diam iof
which he will pay. as Mr.. Hutchin. made
tbs distance In just TO, ~ three minutes
In the afternoon Hon. J. Il. MURPHY ana
Jesse SinGsrley made the distance N forsy-
four minutes. Mr.. Child will bet : dinner
at this B, oadwater for az many asst dining
room will scat that no Ron-professlonaI can
walk the distance in thlrty-nvs q
~ 1s-o . 1anoa met rQC0Iyoh at Tho Ral
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
Excursion.

esate Superintendent of Schools E. A.
steere is arranging an excursion via the
Union Pacific to attend the Worlds fair,
leaving Helena and Butte abeus Jane 1b.
Thsy will have special Pullman slsepsra
through to Chicago without change. max
ing stops Of one day each At Garfield
Beach, Salt Lake, Denver. Mnnitou Syringe
and Kansas City. Parties wishing to join
the exeursion mould call on or address T.
A. stsess. state superintendent Of schools
Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
For the Gate of the Mountnins.

will iun a twenty passenger excursion
wagon in connection with tho steamer hose
of Helena to the Gate of the Mountains fol
the summe-. Fine livery rigs Of every de-
scription always on hand.
JOHNSON & FISCHER. Props.
Telephone 125.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
A BIG CUT IN The RATE.
The Great Northern Has Decided
on $25 From Seattle to
St Paul.
Now the Northern Pacific May
Reduce Through Tickets
to Chicago.
The Announcements q tho Hill Road
Knoeksd the wiad Dat Of the
Harmony Proessdinss

CHICAGO. jane 1.-THE lines Of the
Western Passenger association are uneasy
ON account, Of the threatened reduction of
satss from Ne west by the Great Northern.
They have induced the latter roa to with
hold it, reduction for . few days, but the
news to-day that II had declared . e25 rate
from Seattle TO Sk Paul was unpleasant
and knocked the wind out OF the proposed
proceedings In she interest Of harmony. II
10 believed the Northern Pacific will ms~t
the ont By bringing down the through rate
to Chicsgo. This will involve Other lines.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13

Provide yourself with macintosh If you are
going to the Worlds fair. as you cannot be en-
bee Hive has . special sale on these goods this
week and all will do we'll to avail themselves Of
thasa barQaina.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13

The Steamer Nyaok safe.
ERIE, Pa, June l2.-The steamer Nyaok
has been driven in here by = gale. All on
board are safe and we'll. She proceeded
his morning for Chicago.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13

Every one interested in fine workmanship
should call at the Wsisenhorn carriage fac
tory and see the wagon manufactured BY
this frm to be exhibited at the Worlds
fair. The wagon will be on exhibition this
NAek only.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13
Black Pilot Coming.

Will make the remainder of the season at
the Park Avenue Livery stable. Ala North
Park. Those wishing to breed to him will
find him there after the 18th of June.
@. A. BARTRUFF.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-06-13

"
w M Richards on. Pla-
car
William Mayer, Marys.
vile
II Curtis, Avon
Nick Caspers, Umpire
l. ID liobinson. Town
send
George II Leekley. Hell
ena
J + Brooks, Missoula
Mrs Brooks. Missoula
e s Hefferlin. Living
Bton
A & Gormley. White
Sulphur Syringe
g Ii E%airchild, Mis-.
soula