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Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
THE SHERIFF OF S|SK|YOU.
BY BRET ART TIE.
IN TWO PARTS-PART /.
CnnnrinhL. 1891. bn Brit I are.

On the 18th OF August, 1854, what seemed
TO be the entire population Of Vineyards Bar
was collected upon a little blum which over
looked tho rude wagon road that was the
only approach to the settlement. In gen.
eral appearance the men differed but little
from ordinary miners, although the foreign
element-shown in certain Spanish pc
cullaritles Of dress and oolor-predominated,
and some OF the men were further distin-
guished by the delicacy Of education and
sedentary pursuits. Yet Vineyards Bar was
a city Of refuge, and comprised among its
inhabitants a number who we're wanted"
by the state authorities, and It's actual atti-
tude at that moment was one Of open re-
bellion against the legal power, and of par
ticular resistance to the apprehension by
warrant Of one Of it's prominent members.
This gentleman, Major Overstone, then
astride Of a gray mustang and directing the
movements Of the crowd, had a few days
before killed the sheriff Of Siskiyou county,
who had attempted to arrest him for the
double offence of misappropriating certain
corporate funds Of the state and the shoot
ing of the editor who had imprudently ex-
posed him. The lesser crime of homicide
might have been overlooked by the authori-
ties, but its repetition upon the body of their
own oyerzealous and misguided official could
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officer drew rein, said a word to his file
leader, and the four files closed in a COM
pact square motionless on the road. The
young officers unsworded hand hung quietly
at his thigh; the mems unslung carbines
rested easily on their saddles. Yet at that
moment every man OF them knew that they
were covered by 100 rifles and shotguns lev
eled from every bush, and that they were
caught helplessly in a trap.
Since when,' said Major Overstone, with
an affectation of tone and manner different
from that in which he had addressed his
previous companions, have the Ninth
United States cavalry helped to serve a
state courts pettifogglng process?"
I'VE are hunting a deserter-a half breed
agent-who has just escaped u.s." returned
the officer. His voice was boyish-so. too,
was his figure in its slim, cadetlike smart
ness of belted tunic-but very quiet and
level, although his face was still flushed
with the shock and shame of his surprise.
The relaxation of the relief went through
the wrought and waiting camp. The SOL
diers were not seeking them. Ready as
these desperate men had been to do their lead
er's bidding, they were well aware that a
momentary victory over the troops would
not pass unpublished, and meant the ulti-
mate dispersion of the camp. and quiet as
these innocent invaders seemed to be, they
would no doubt sell their lives dearly. The
embattled despcradoes glanced anXiously at
their leader; the soldiers, on the contrary,
looked straight before them.
Process or no process, said Major Over
stone with a sheer, you've come to the last
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DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve cures sores.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers.
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not pass unchallenged, If they expected to
arrest Overstone for the more serious Of
fence against property. So it was known
that a new sheriff had been appointed and
was coming to Vineyards Bar with an armed
posse. But it was also understood that this
invasion would be resisted by the Bar to it's
last man.
All eyes were turned upon a fringe Of
laurel and butternut that encroached upon
the road half a mile away, where it seemed
that such of the inhabitants who were miss
ing from the bluff were hidden to give warm
Ing or retard the approach of the posse. A
gray haze slowly rising between the fringe
and the distant hillside was recognized as
the dust OF Il cavalcade passing along the
invisible highway. In the hush of expect
ancy that followed the irregular clatter Of
hoofs, the sharp crack Of a rifle and a sud-
den halt were family audible. The men.
scattered In groups on the bluffs, exchanged
a smile Of grim satisfaction.
Not so their leader. A quick start and an
oath attracted attention to him. To their
surprise he was looking in another direction,
but as they looked too, they saw and I'M
derstood the cause. A file of horsemen,
hitherto undetected, were slowly passing
along the little ridge on the right. Their
compact accoutrements and the yellow
braid on their blue jackets, distinctly seen
at that distance, showed them to be an es-
cort of United States cavalry.
Before the assemblage could realize this
new invasion a nearer clatter of hoofs was
along the highroad, and one of the ambus-
cading party dashed up from the fringe OF
woods below. His face was flushed, but tri-
umphant.
"a regular skunk! by the living hokey!"
he painted, pointing to the faint haze that
was again slowly rising above the invis-
ible road. ''They backed down as soon "a
they saw our hand and got a hole through
their new sheriff's hat. But what are you
lookin' at? What's up?"
The leader impatiently pointed with "a
darkening face to the file.
Regulars, by gum!' calculated the other.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
WHO SAID TALK WAS CHEAP
An Instructive Array of Figures Proving
the Contrary.
THE MINT THAT GRAHAM BELL BUILT
Telephone Profits and Harness
Ing Niagara's Power-Important De-
velopmepts IN the Field of
Electricity.

Two momentous events of the recent oc-
currence foreshadowed a year of notable
progress and activity in the field of cleo
trical science. OF the two, expiration OF
the Bell telephone patent is entitled to pre-
cedence, for the reason that It opens to COM
petition a boundless field hitherto monopo-
liked by one concern. No less in Importance,
though limited in application, is the sue
cessful development of the great power of
Niagara Falls.
NO monopoly in recent mes developed as
rapidly and obtained such commanding
power. as the Bell Telephone company. The
extent of its power may be measured by
the enormous tribute 1t exacted from the
people of this country. According to the
Boston Herald, the present company was or
gained in May, 1890, with an authorized
capital of $4,000, 900, and issued capital of
Sc, 900. This was increased to $3.50, 900
by giving a right to the National Bell Tele-
phone company's shareholders to subscribe
for $780, 600 at par, From that day until re-
Gently subscription privileges at par have
been issued, and sundry extra and valuable
rights have been given to shareholders.
None of these is included here.
The company began paying extra divi-
dends in 1884. They are included above
and in detail have been: 1884, $2SS, O63;
1885, S392,O44; 1886, s392,0S4; 1887, 1892, OS4;
1883, $597, 726; 1889, 5000, 900; 1890. $780, 900;
1891, 5000 900; 1892, 1891, 1858; 1898, 81, 1875
600. The average regular and extra divi-
dend per year has been 81 $50, 435. The
average capital has been $11, 2O9, 1926. The
average rate of dividend has been 14.72 per
cent.
ENORMOUS PROFITS.
The National Bell Telephone company had
"A clnitnl stock of S7nn nm INhnn IL M
cluded to reorganize as the American Bell
1t sold 500 shares in it's treasury for $500
per share to meet its Immediate wants"
presumably floating debt. 1t then gave each
shareholder six shares for one and turned
the property over to the new company for
$4,000 900, taking pay in stock at par. The
first year ended February 90, 1880, and in
cluded two months of the National Bell
year. In 1884 the fiscal year was changed
to the calendar year and covered but ten
months. The total dividend payments and
capital at the end of each year have been:
Surplus earnings Equals on
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Ito be c|ontlnued,)
Suicidal Marriage.

He was engaged to the girl but he would
not carry out the contract, though he re-
fused to give her up, says the Detroit Free
Press.
She had coaxed him at first to give up his
foolish notion, but he wouldn't have 1t,
and finally she kicked out of the traces.
why don't you stop fooling," she said,
land marry me?"
my DEAR he pleaded, marriage in my
case would be suicide.''
Suicide? What do you mean?"
81 mean that | am so poor | could not hire
a cook"
"Well," she urged bravely, "what of that?
| am strong and well and can do the cooking
until you are rich enough to hire a cook. t"
II know that, my dear love-" he muir
INJURED, taking her face in his hands, sit Is
your cooking that l am afraid Of" and
young loves dream was split wide open.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye cures sores.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers.
Omaha daily bee., 1894-02-11
'But Uncle Sam amt in this gamc' wot

Ft1uI OHClt sam hih = ~ Nh'S bN'fN w.
right have they
DRY up!' said the leader.
The escort was now moving at right
angles with the camp. but suddenly halted,
almost doubling upon itself in SOM evident
rommotlon. A dismounted figure was seen
momentarily flying down the hillside, dodg-
ing from bush to bush until lost In the UNI
lerbrush. A dozen shots were fired over its
head. and then the whole escort wheeled
and came Gathering down the trail in the di-
rectlon of the camp. A single %riderless
horse, evidently that OF the fugitive fol-
lowed,
spread yourselves along the ridge every
man OF you, and cover them as they enter
the gulchi" shouted the leader. but not
! shot untlI give the word. Scatter!'
The assemblage dispersed like a startled
village OF prairie dogs, squattlng behind
every available bush and rock along the line
of blum. The leader alone trotted quietly TO
tho head of the gulch.
The nine cayalrymen came smartly up III
twos. a young officer leading. TIT single
figure OF Major overstone opposed them with
a command to halt. Looking 70 the young
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place to recover your d~eserter. We don't
give up men in Vineyards Bar. And they
didn't teach you at the academy, sir, to stop
to take prisoners when you were ou~t1anked
and outnumbered."
"Bedad! they didn't teach you, Captain
Overstone, to engage a battery at Cerro
Gordo with a half company, but you did it
more shame to you now, sir, commandin'
the thayves and rufians you do"
"Silence" said the young officer.
The sleeve of the sergeant who had spoken
with the chevrons OF long service upon it
went up to a salute and dropped again over
his carbine, as he stared stolidly before him.
But his shot had told. A flush of mingled
pride and shame passed over Overstone's
face.
"oh. it's you, Murphy he said, with an
affected laugh; land you have improved in
discipline with your stripes"
The young officer turned his head slightly.
Attention."
One moment MORE said Overstone, COM
Ing forward. 81 have told you that we don't
give up any man who seeks our protection.
But he added, with a half-careless. half
contemptuous wave Of his hand and a sig
prevent you from seeking him. The road is
clear; the camp is before you"
The young officer continued without look
ing at him: "Forward-in two files-open
order. Nazareth
The little troop moved forward. passed
Major Overstone at the head of the gully,
and spread out on the hillside. The as
sembled camp, still armed, lounging out of
ambush here and there, ironically made wav
for them to pass. A few moments of this
farcial quest and a glance at the impenetra-
BILE wooded heights around apparently salts
ned the young officer and he turned his files
again into the gully. Major Overstone was
still lingering there.
nope you are satisfied, - he said grimly.
He then paused, and, in a changed and more
hesltating voice, added; II am an older SOL
dier than you, sir, but / am always glad to
make the acquaintance of West Point" He
paused and held out his hand.
West Point, still red and rigid, glanced ot
MIN with bright clear eyes under light
lashes and the peaked of a smartly cooked
cap, looked coolly at the preferred hand
raised his W to a stiff salute, said Good
afternoon, sir" and rode away.
Major Overstone wheeled angrily. bur In
doing SO came sharply upon his coadjutor-
the leader of the ambushed party.
Wei, Dawson" he said impatlently. "who
was it?' ""O
only one of them id half-breed Iniin
agents, He's just over there in the brush
with Simpson. lying low till the soldiers
clar out
Did you talk to him?"
moi much!' returned Dawson scornfully.
He amt my style"
Fetch him up to my cabin; he may be
of some use to u.s."
Dawson looked skeptical. 81 reckon he
amt no more gain here than he was over
there" he said, and turned away.
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II.

The cabin of Major overstone differed out
panions. 1t was the usual structure of logs
laid lengthwise and rudely plastered at each
point of contact with adobe, the material
from which the chimney, which entirely oc-
cupied one gable, was built. 1t was pierced
with two windows and a door. rooted with
smaller logs and matched with long half
cylinders and spruce bark. But the interior
gave, certain indications of the distinction
as well as the peculiar experiences of its
occupant. In place OF the usual bunk or
folding camp bedstead, and upon a rude deal
table that held a tin wash basin and pail
lay two ivory-handled brushes, combs and
other elegant toilet articles. evidently the
contents of the MAJORS dressing bag. A
handsome leather trunk occupied one corner
with a richly caparisoned silver mounted
Mexican saddle, a mahogany case Of dueling
pistols, a leather hat box, locked and
strapped. and a gorgeous gold and quartz
handled ebony representation" walk
ing stick. There was a certain
dramatic suggestion in this revela-
ton OF the sudden and hurried transition
from a life OF DESTINATIONS luxury to one OF
hidden toll and priyation, and a further sig
nihcance in the slow and gradual restitution
and degradation OF these elegant souvenirs.
A pair of silver boot hooks had been used for
raking the hearth and lifting the coffee ket-
tie; the Ivory OF the brushes was stained
with coffee; the cut-glass bottles had lost
their shoppers and had been used for vinegar
and salt; a silver framed hand mirror hung
against the blackened walls. For the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
DIED OWING A MILLION,
End Of the Marquis Who Married a Music
Hall Singer.

'iuktTs
LONDON, April iO.-The death of the
Marquis OF Aylesbury at Bnxton is an.
nOunced.
The Marquis OF Aylesbury, George VII.
liam Thomas Brudenell Bruno was born
June s. 1863 and was formerly n lieuten.
ant in the Berkshire regiment For years
past the Marquis has been at war with
his creditors and IL was announced that
he would shortly have been adjudged "a
bankrupt II he was not able to pay the
sum OF $4,000, due to his creditors.
The late Marquis had been struggling
against bankruptcy proceedings since 1890
and the negotiations for the sale OF his
magnificent estates at Savernake, witt.
shire, have been a notable feature OF his
pecuniary troubles.
Lord Iveagh, better known as the for
mer head OF the great firm of Guinness
brewers was for long time looked upon
as the probable purchaser Of Savernaks
forest, as the Marquis OF Aylesbury was
almost pennIess, and driven 10 the most
desperate straits in order to raise money
But the negotiations with Lord Iveagb
fell through, owing 10 the fact that the
wife OF the Marquis. formerly Miss Dolly
Tester, musical star. who was married
to the Marquis at Brighton, refused to
sign the papers necessary for the transfer
of the estate. The cause OF the refusal
Of the Warehouses TO sign the papers
may be sought for in the fact that the
Marquis had been living with another
woman at Brixton. near London
The title will fall to Lord Henry An.
gustus Brundell Bruce. an uncle Of the
late Marquis.
Lord Iveagh. failing to secure Savernake
forest, recently purchased the estate OF
the late Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, near
Ethelford, for 81. 100000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
ME GREENBRIER's CARGO.
A THIRD TRIAL GRANTED.
Compromise Verdict May BE Agreed
Vpon-IocaI Examinations.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April l0.-(Spe-
ial.)-Jefferson Phillips. who was in
dlcted for the killing Of q. s Smith, VS.
granted by Judge Norton, Of the Corpora
ton Court, third trial on Monday last
Phillips, in his last trial. was rendered
a verdict Of eight years in the penlten-
tiary, which, il was believed by some. he
would accept, but the counsel failing 10
agree on the matter the Court has hNed
April 25th as the day for his trial, al
though 1t Is still thought by many That
another trial will be avoided by a COM
promise verdict being agreed upon.
The City Electoral Board az appointed
by the last Legislature. met Yesterday
and elected Mr. j. VI. White chairman
and Mr. Thomas Lesdbeater secretary,
Mr.. G. b. Marshall being the remaining
member.
The Right Rev. Bishop Van De Nyy1r,
Of Richmond. was In the city yesterday.
sHd paid visits to the various Catholic
institutions here.
The local examination OF the University
Of Virginia will commence on Thursday
next under the direction Of examiners
from the university at Washington pub
lic-school building here. There VIII be
about nineteen pupils from -. Johns
Academy and the public schoo! who
viii take the examination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
THE DIPLOMATS" IN BOSTON.
Colonel Alfriend's New Play Replete With
Strong Dramatic Scenes.

A special TO the World from Boston.
dated April 9th, says: The Diplomats"
a new tive-act play, which was written
by Edward l.. Alfiend for Miss Henri
eta Lander was produced tonight In
the Grand Opera-House BY the stock
company. with which Miss Lander has
been specially engaged.
The scene of the play Is laid In France
and England just previous TO the break
ing out of the Franco Prussian war.
The interest is conferred In the character
Of Louise Vandom. an adventures en-
ployed by the French Premier to ascer-
tain England's position in the impend-
ing conflict. Lord Castlemore. the Eng
llsh Ambassador at Paris, falls in love
with her and kills his friend, Major
Cavinsdale. because the latter insists on
exposing the woman. who had borne
him a daughter.
In remorse Castlemore adopts the
daughter and finally marries her. Louise
turns up again. and tells her OF her base
birth and marriage TO her fathers MUIR
derer. The curtain falls on the death OF
the adventures.
There ara several strongly dramatic
scenes. and the interest is well sustained
Miss Lander received a generous well
come, and was ably supported by Joseph
HawOrth, as Lord Castlemore: Howard
Gould. as Major Cavinsdale; Mark Price,
as the Premier. and Annie Clark. Isa-
belle Evesson, Kate Ryan, Belle Stokes.
and Frank j. keenan,.
y Herald special says of the same play:
1.-THE Diplomats" a drama in five acts
by Edward NJ. Alfriend. was produced al
the Grand Opera-House last night. The
play Is poorly constructed. redundant.
and artificial, besides being old-fashioned
in style and unpleasant in the relations
existing between the principal characters.
The principal individual has another
wife for a mistress. and finally marries
her daughter by another man, his best
friend, whom he kills I'm a duel. The
Grand Opera-House Company saved tn.
piece from destruction. The audience
was enthusiastic. and the author was call
ed upon for speech
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
THE LAST FUNERAL.
REMAINS OF CAPTAIN JAMES 7
TOsH INFERRED YESTERDAY.


PETERSBURG. VA. April p-ospe-
c,ai)--The funeral OF Captain james It.
Tosh he last OF the victims OF satur-
aav.s disaster. took place this morning
=, n o'clock from Grace Episcopal church.
NJ which he had long been member.
Tho weatber was stormy, and heavy
rain w.s falling, but Notwithstanding the
church was crowded with people, VINO
desired to show their respect Tor the
,,snorv OF this Christian and chivai-
rous gentleman. All classes OF citizens
,vera nresept. A. +. Hill Camp OF Con-
,oaar,,e Veterans. as well as the Camp
NJ Sons of Veterans, turned out In large
force. The services were conducted by
Rev. John Ridout. the rector assisted
by Rev. Thomas Spencer. and were very
impressive. The floral tributes were ex-
tremely handsome.
IMPROVING.
ChIef-Engineer Edgar V. Farley Is so
much improved to-day that strong hopes
Of his recovery are entertained by ms
physicians. Very few people are allowed
TO see him. but II Is understood that he
recognizes those around him, and Is able
70 swallow nourishment and medicines.
II was rumored to-day that another
person killed by the explosion on saturday
afternoon had been accounted for In the
person of Arthur Taylor tcolored)' aged
about IS years but IL Is said he Is the
one who under the name or sharpsoh
Taylor, has already been reported as deah'
The fund for the relief of the poor sur
ferers by the fire is rapidly growing ana
to afford substantial assistance.
OUT OF EMPLOYMENT.
n IL thought that between three and
four hundred people are directly and indi-
rectly thrown out Of employment by Sat
urday's fire, and In this aspect alone the
case Is q very serious one.
DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN LADY.
Information was received here to-day
Of the death at Southern Pines in North
Carolina, OF Mrs. DR.. j. t. watson, OF
philadelphia, who had been visiting thar
mace for the benefit OF her health. The
deceased lady was formerly resident
of Petersburg. where she was widely
krown and connected. She was a daugn'
ter of the. late DR.. John Arlington. and
a sister of Mr.. II. r. Arlington OF this
city. Her husband survives her with
eight children. Among the latter are
Mrs. p w. Arlington. and Mrs. Joseph
l.. ReebIes, of Petersburg. Her remains
will be brought to Petersburg Tomorrow
for interment.
The death of Captain Tosh removes
one of the candidates for Commissioners
of Revenue The race for this Office IS now
narrowed down to two-Mr. James
Bleake. the incumbent. and Mr.. {.
Eanes. The primary election will be held
on Wednesday of this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-11
WINTER MEET NEAR ALEXANDRIA.
One Talked of, But the Governor Don't
Think 1t Will BE Held.

One Of the largest owners OF race
horses in Virginia was in the city yes
terday. and in conversation with Il Dis
patch man said that the bottom had
dropped out OF the racing business, and
colts that would have brought 5000 last
spring would not sell for 500 now"
1.-The action of the New Jersey Legis-
lature In repeating the racing laws In
that State" said he, has caused many
of the race-horse owners TO go out of
the business in disgust. | think, how
ever, the prospects are Frightening, so
far as Virginia is concerned In racing
matters, and there is likely TO be good
racing in this State next winter.
TO HAVE A MEET IN VIRGINIA..
IL am Just In receipt OF letter from
Mr.. ID. j. Mcintyre. secretary OF the
New Jersey Racing Association. In which
he informs me that quite number of
prominent horsemen are considering the
advisability of leasing the track near
Alexandria for the purpose Of holding
Winter-meet there.
THE only obstacle in the way OF this
scheme is the Mushbach antl-gambling
law, and We have not been able 10 as
certain yet whether this law will stop
sured that II IL Is possible TO hold the
meet there it will be done. The men
behind the scheme have plenty OF money
and grit. and are anxious TO locate there.
1t will be a big thing for Virginia stock
raisers, and will very materially benefit
the farming interests in the vicinity. or
the track.
THE GOVERNOR EMPHATIC.
The Dispatch interviewed the Governor
last night on the proposed move, and was
told by HIS Excelency that there was
little probability OF the races coming off.
1.-The managers Of the driving park near
Alexandria" he said, 'claim to have
charter dating back some forty years,
and 1t Is under this that they propose 10
operate. II they put any money In the
scheme they will find II a permanent in
vestment, as they will never realize on
it, Should they attempt to operate under
the old charter. / would call the Legis-
lature together within sixty days and
have the charter repealed. Yes. l am
opposed to racing of that character and
so long as | can control 1t l do not pro-
pose to allow II to be carried on. Ii Is
simply an evasion Of the gambling law