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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

Dora and Ralph no.-.ys s.ro'Ilg tfuua..
the park-ukegrounds. and evidently engaged
l in earnest conversation.
He went dow, the winding steps, placed
his papers in the safe and closed It; then
threw himself back on the lounge, closed his
eyes, folded his auns across his breast, and
looked to be as dead as Hector.
He had been playing bold game for many
years, and now he realized that the hour had
come which would bring him In perfect safe
~, or ovcrwhelm him with disaster and de-
feat. As he lay there he could hear, through
tho open windows, the occasional crack OF a
rifle, telling him that Elerton was getting up
his practice; and, as he listened, he realized
that, II not In fact at least TO the world
three hours would see him dead man.
The sun was dropping behind mountains
Of red clouds, whose reflected light turned
the waters OF the Pacific to sangninary
hne, when DR.. Ellerton, now IN the character
OF his friend, Colonel Morton. went down to
the appointed place OH the beach, accom-
panied by Captain Almedo. They reached
the dividing line between the two estates,
and Almedo laughingly Congratulated himself
on the fact that neither Howard nor his sec
ond was In sight II this gave them any
comfort, it was not Of long duration, for out
from Jungle where they had been seated,
smoking, the two men with whom Elierton
and his second had had this important APP
pointment, appeared.
Mile Regain Mt once advanced, and raising
his In, as he approached Almedo, he said
"The first thing necessary. should say,
viii be to pace of the distance. Shall do
it, or will your
at doesn't matter which, replied the cap
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

attitude baf.re Howard. he drew from his
brtast p5ck't l5ns envelope with q red sea-.
ord bowins fr5m tie hips up, said as he
hAnded ihplettert, How4ri'
~ have the honn5 20 roprtscnt Colonel
hlnrian IN I'LL ease
without hny CHANGE of manner Howard
tore ~ sheenvslopc, and At glance. saw
,i.at the letter aas a perempinry challenge.
AZ THIS qme tire code prevailed 10 some
ax,0ni 10 fahfornA, and Albert Howard was
evidently v,ry familiar with It's rules, for he
grolf, sndwitii bow that might be- respect
ful or inaiilng, ~ the colonel's emissary
chose to ttkc Il, lie said.
Captain Almedo, this suits me exactly /
Tell your principal that my friend will wait
upon him within nn hour TO arrange the con
dltions. Cood day, SIR
Both mef bowed. and Almodo returned to
his horse, which boy was holding outside,
and g-liopel away.
Without caas,lg his smoking. Albert
Howard rad the Letter carefully n second
time then haiding il to Mike Regain. as Il 1t
were a matte OF no great Importance, he
asked.
''What do ,ou think Of that, Mixer"
Mike Regan glanced the letter over. work.
Ing his lips he while, and when he had I'M
ished, he slapped his big hand on his knee
and said, wth IN oath;
81 didn't ihlnk the nan would fight. aud
won't believe It until see him on tic Held.
But what ore you going to do about It, Old
iellowr'
"DoY Why shall follow out the rules Of
~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

--'N ~ " 4hAs MAN.
But II right, why should we feel anxious our
tracks are completely covered. ard II sns.
p!e'on ia excited a-.ilst any one on tbis
coast, It viii not b. US. Reep cool, aud send
me particulars"
The operator flashed this back to san
Francisco almost as mpldiy as II was dic.
tated, then changed the switchboard nnd
bent again TO ls,en. Tmnslaune the clier-
ing OF me instrument, he spoke as follows,
IN spite Of all our precaatlon. aa salts.
ned ihat suspicion points directly at Us. Nv
own safety is now to mo a matter o. tbs
hrss Importance. feel that il I should
spend another night in Sun Francisco n
would DO in the police station, as tho ruest
OF tbs anthoritias. Good bysl FnrNcHr
Nhen the young man had finished the mas.
sage he looked quickly and eagerly up al mo
eolonel's face. and saw taat its color had
changed INTO a purpllsh gray. Within ten
minutes the man had aged ten wears. his
neck had shortened and his chin appearAa
TO sink into his breast, while the bttle li,As
about tho corners OF his ewes aud ,na,,,,
worked like an asltA,ed mass Of ,.arras
"lhere is no more TO saw Fr,l 49,. a..
e'iaensy ratified without any reason. II tba
~or7' comes to tho worst you will fiad me-
rrepared' l need not tel you. my hoy, that
have never been Indifferent 10 your lael,,'.
and that in any event your saiot, IL y;
saTed and you viii DO amply rewarded q,
your services to me- '''
Fred bowed, and said THANK Won sir..
but the expression Of his face sboy-sI ~ ~, ~
drew no comfort from the words q, M 10 s ~
ployer " ms em-
'.oosins out the window Of tho talae,,nh
tower before descending the stairs n M aln
NAte ohiee, the oolonel saw, with rn.a. y ~ ~
prise. his VITA and Commoaa-. w w. sur,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

not nianiyf' and he glanced from one to the
other OF the men.
"oh, there's no need Of getting angry over
H." sneerei Fllertop. ''The thing has gone
past HAT now. II you will come with me
viii Introduce you to my friend, Captain
Almedo, who VIII represent me In this
afhir."
u have already the honor II Il bean honor,
OF knowing your friend, Captain Almedo. but
shall be glad to meet him as your repre-
SENTATIVE"
"Very well" said Ellcrton, curtly, follow
mo; !" AID he led the way down TO tho little
g.cn in which the targets wcre placed, and
whore Lord Pelham, or Albert Howard, and
Almedo had formerly exhibited their skill
with the rife and pistol, and from which
point the shot was Tired that came SO near
proving fatal to Ralph Holmes.
Almedo was firing with a magazine ride
when the three men came INTO view. Sotting
tho weapon against tree, 40 advanced with
swagger that seemed the buresque Of u
military bearing, and as soon as he came with
in hearing, Ellerton said
captain Almedo, this Is Mr.. Michael
Regain, the friend Of the man who calls him
self Albert Howard. He brings buck reply
to the letter you carried for me this morning.
/ have looked II over. II Is entirely salts
factory 10 me. ~ am sure uuy arrangement
You may make with him will be. shall con-
hdonty ieave Tie details IN your hands,
And 50 saying, hl'erton turn1d, and, linking
his ann INTO ihat OF Colonel Morton, walked
up towards the house, leaving the two
seconds alone.
NH.
TIC Colonel aud his double entered the
| private Office, closed the door quietly, laid
! their heads close together. and discussed the
situation in whispers. They had been in
the room not mora than ilitecn minutes when
an emphatlc rap was heard on the outside,
aud in response 70 an impatient come in"
the door opened and Almcio entered.
well gentlemen, he exclaimed e5cltedly,
the aiialr is sett'ee' aud, think, ina way that
VIII prove satisfactory
what IS ltf' asked Ellerton, with surprls-
ing cDlinness'
why hero II is, in brief, said Almedo,
laying his index finger on the palm Of his
left hand, and continuing as II he were read
Ing the prelminnries there, "'he weapons
are repeating rifles; distance forty PAGES
the firing to continue, after the word is given,
al one falls the hour, shutdown this even
ing, or about II quarter TO six; place Of
meeting the sea shore, on tho dividing line
between the estates OF Colonel Morton and
Doctor Haynor How does that suit your"
"The weapons, the place and the distance
are eSnetly TO my taste, said Elcrton, "but
could have wished that the time had been
deferred until tomorrow morning How
ever 1t Is an unpleasant affair. and quite
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

Dr. klierton took the letter. tore Oh The
envelope with a contemptuous gesture. read
oNor tho eoutonts as Il they were a matter q,
no importance, and then. with the merest
nod to Nike Regain. said,
Il am glad your friend has decided to adopt
manly course"
"Amanly course p interrupted Mike Regain.
who ever knew him to takes aourse that was
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

to ,'i be as s esy snail y g'ess ssAis, i !.
49,. ay I, viii nud ne e. q ~ e. 2, &
myself my. the pleasure & x as1 's.'
, trouble |, in finding me- a. 1.li,,
heel. hsssa took Albert ~ ls,,' ''' 4
Bornal. = 'ne difpa.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20
'ALDENr HOWARD.
Sometimes known rs Lord Pelham ~

THAT" suid Mike, MS he glanced the letter
oNar, ".s what | call perfect document.
There is no ambiguity Ia it he will know eS-
Nctly what you meHn, and so could not crawl
out now, II he wanted tor
LET me say Mike" said Howard. as hs
addressed the envelope, "that have a pair
Of repeating r,aoa, which arc at Morton's
services but i he has any pct weapon Of his
own, shal! offer no objection. Tho only
condition that insist on will I've that use
my own rifle Do you understand"
understand I" repeated Mike Regan, as ho
pushed the letter into his breast pocket. md
frightened tho bolt that held his pistols, "why.
Of course understand. Everything is 50
plain TIA; a natural born idiot couldn't make
mistake. And, | say. old fellow, Il this Al
mcdo Is az impudont 10 me as he was TO YOU
this morning, think might add interest
to tho occasion by getting up little side
show with him on my own account"
Albert Howard laughed, lit a fresh cigar,
and said
zone thing at a time, Mike. When | get
through with Morton-or, It may be. when
Morton gets through with me-ltwill he time
enough for you 10 settle with Almedo; but
my own impression is that, despite tho TEL
lows buster and swngger, ho cannot be- pre-.
vailed On to toe tho mark. Now. good-bye.
and as they say down in Mexico, may all
TIE saints guard and prosper you,'H
Tho two men shook hands with hearty
ea'nar1derle thcre being nothing In the
manner Of either 10 indicate the terrible
nature Of tho business In which they were
ougNeal MfEu Ra,-an hurrfnl = "a
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-20

man In marrIN;eceremony, / should esteem
Il an honor aud pleasure to act as your
! second on this occasion. have had some
thing to do with affairs OF this kind, both Ia
MoXico and California, and, think, know the
rules fairly VOL but whore l fall in this mat
ter, I want no botycr authority than yourself
You certainly should know all about it."
81 uiink ! do Mike. Let Ms 20 to my
room. will write tho answer at once and
YOU must take It, as quickly as the fastest
horse Ia the stable will carry you, to Buena
Yis,n,'
Abort Howard folded up the challenge
and, putting IL IN his pocket, with a manner
that showed remarkable GOODNESS and self
possession, led the way Ia his own room.
From hissargc leather yallse he took writing
materials and ms he dashed Oh the lcttor, 10
read itaoud. 1t was as follows:
COME Hor5k, slS BrnvAL,
june 20, 1874.
"C3foa3 gdirdrd Morton. Baeaa vista, Cal.
'slr--t have Just received. at the hands Of
Captun Almedo, your percmptory challenge
ipg an alleged aiiront offered you to-day, AZ
this hptel. As / hardy expected YOU to lake
tluH course, look upon II as something OF a
plcasaut surprise
" rms Mll DC handed yuu by my friend, Mr..
Michael Regain, who w.tl 20 once meet with
Capia,o Almedo 10 arrange the prelimnaries.
Under the code, /, ~ ,hc challenged party,
nave the right TO se.rc. weapons, aud to
namo the hour. Awaiting myself Of this priv
ilege, choose repeating rifles, aud rame be-
tween halt-past i've anLs.s ,his evening, a.
the hour thRt will best suit me. Il is YOUR
privilege TO select the place Of meeting. but
have no doubt that IN order 10 facilitate
matters, YOU will choose ground that TX within
easy reach
Hoping that this will prove satisfactory
| have the honor to be
Yours etc
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
A TURNIN THE TIDE.
Honest Elections Party
Victorious at Albany.
BUT FEW ARRESTS MADE.
Republican Mayor viii Go Into Office
With 2,4oO Majority.
BUT FEW ARRESTS MADE.

ALvANY, April 1.-THE municipal cleo
tion resulted In the overthrow of the old
Cleveland Democratic organisation. Oren
Il. Wilson, Republican, the candidate
of the Honest Election party. a fusion
Of the new Democratic organization and
the Republicans, being elected mayor
over James Rooney by an estimated ma
jority Of 5000 votes
The Honest Elections party also elects
the minor candidates on the city ticket
and . good working majority Of the
board of aldermen and supsrvisors- Both
these boards have been Dsmocratie for
years
In ward Z, where there was more or less
trouble all day, owing to the efforts Of
Leader Roark q the cid Democratic
organization to run In repeaters, several
arrests were made, and Roark was also
taken In custody for slectionesring within
$50 feet Of the polls In his district.
A Csmpists Ovsrturn.
Last fall the Democratic majority for
the state ticket In Albany was about 5000,
while James H. Manning, the present
Democratic mayor. was elected two years
ago by . majority OF nearly o000
The new board of aldermen will stand;
Republicans. O. independent Democrats.
z; regular Democratic, q The present
board of aldermen stands, Democrats,
Is; Rspu biicans. O. The present board of
supervisors stands; Democrats, 1s; Re
publicans, 18. In the new board the
Democrats will have about IL votes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11

a cure. What IL has done for
others II win do for you. Be sure to
est Hoods Sanapailla.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
Rio saranSs Ia Issurosnt,' Hsnda

MoSTxvIDKo. April 1.-The insurgent
forces, usdsr ADMIRAL dc Mslls. have 90
supied Rio 0rsnds asy.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
CONTRACTOR ARRESTED.
Held Responsible For Me Collapse q q House
Win Fatal Results.

BRooKLYs. April 1.-THE collapse Of =
thrss-story building in williamsburg
last night resulted IN the death Of at
least two persons and half dozen more
may die. Many are now In the hospitals.
after most thrilling rescue BY the fire.
men. When the building fell, the debris
Immediately took fra The flames were
soon sxtinguished and the rssouing be-
gan.
The house was thres-story apartment.
Il was . badly constructed one, with a
brick wall below, the rest of the building
being frame. II was owned by Michael
w. Emann, who lived there with his
wife and family and another family
named Clifton.
A contract had bssp let to Albert
Woods to raiD Ne buildins. He finished
the work yesterday afternoon. 10 ID
claimed, however, that part of the work
was done improperly. hence the collapse.
Woods has been arrested.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
aeysrnor Ws,fs ultlmatum.

OGDEN, U. T., April lL-Govsrnos West
has given his ultimatun to the Southern
Pacific Railroad company to remove the
Industrial army. A. the road has re-
fused to obey the order Of shs court. Gov
srnor West has given the company orders
10 comply, otherwise he will forcibly take
possession of the cars, load the men into
them and take them out Of the territory.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
Mas IN Honorable Record.

WASHINGTON, April 1l--Somswhers be-
tween Curacao, vsnszueia, and New
York, Admiral A. r. K. Bsnhsm yestsr-
day retired from active service In the
United States navy bv force Of the law
which prescribes that an ofdcex shall re-
tire when he reaches the age of - years.
He has seen ~ years q service and leaves
nns record for brave and faithful serv-
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11

LONDON. April 1L-John Redmond says
that the Parnellitss will not vote against
the government on questions which they
approve and where the government 10
sure Of majority; but they will wait for
Q suitable occasion In order TO force dis
solution of parliament.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
Bouuht n q Bargain.

BANGOR, Ne. April 1o.-The Dolls g.
Fogg planning mill plant near the Maine
Central depot was sold at public auction
yesterday 10 r. w. Hill for essoo The
wharf alone upon which IL fronts is
worth el0 600
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
CARPENT TIERS
Adam
and
Eve

Started housekeeping with
very little furniture. You
can make Paradise of home
at very small cost by select
ing your outfit at Carpenters.
You can select from the
largest stock and at the, low
est prices for substantial and
artistic furniture. Our prices
are marked in plain figures and
we invite the most careful
comparison with those of any
other reliable establishment.
If you don't want to pay all
cash we will accept partial
payments, weekly or monthly.
See our Kitchen OUTFIT for $4,000
See our Kitchen Outfit for $500
See our Chamber Outfit for $27 90
See our Chamber Outfit for SIS. 90
See our Parlor Outfit for $74.00
See our Parior Outfit for $98 90
Remember that our sales
rooms are the best lighted in
the city, with electric light for
dark days and ever other aid
to the comfortable and intelli-
gent selection of furniture. II
you believe that it is good
policy to trade with a house
where guarantee Of reliability
is 36 years of honorable his
tory, then come and see us.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
One ersak was Suoe sssiul

NEW MILFORD. Conn. April 1.-THE
postofics here wss robbed of about 500
and some stampa An unsuccsssful at
tempt was msde 70 break into the post
offics ct Collinsvills. .H sst .. E.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
pudssp shoemaksrs Oruanl,s.

HUDSON, Mass, April ia new local
assem- bly, of the Knights of Labor was Or
ganised here last night. The new body
10 composed of shcemakers. The meet
ing was adjourned until Friday, when the
rem ainder of the shosmakers will be ad-
v,,ittnd IN the ordsr
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
Hai Rssa clessl ION nlsniha

WHEELING, April 1.-The Belmont iren
and steel mill has resumed on full time,
employing 800 men, after 10 months idls-
ness.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11

CoNsELLsvIlLx, Pa. April 1L-Quiet-
ness rsiGss % Ne coke works. In striking
contrast with the scenes Of . week ago.
All the Trick and Rsinsy plants that
were closed BY ths striksfs have resumed
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11
Ropper Lost Nm Lena

MADRID, April IA robbsr on an ex-
prsss train stole jewslry belonging 10 the
Duchess Of Manchester. While attempt
Ing to escape he FELL on the track, and his
legs wsrs cut oM. The jswslry was re-
covered
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11

ClEvsLArp. ADvn n--D'ors and Clear
water begun peol match here last night.
Tbs match b to b ioee points. D'oro
made soA points TO 1s1 by Clearwater last
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-04-11

LONDON, April Ii.-slf chsrlss Tupper
has promised to confer with ne Canadian
government, and asosrtain II IL II possible
to meet London tea merchants views in
regard to the sxpext Of tee to Canada
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-12-12
KISSING FOR REVENUE ONLY.

A peculiar suit is pending in New York
state. Miss Mueller gave free kisses at
a church festival for the benefit of the
church. A fellow with money in his
pouch attended and he planked down
his spondulics for kiss. He got it and
liked it, and kept on paying and kissing
until he emptied his wallet. Thinking
over the sweetness and satisfaction of
the osculatory performance, he concluded
to marry Miss M. that he might get his
kisses free of charge. He proposed, she
consented, then he backed and declared
he would not hang his fortunes to a girl
who would dispense her kisses so freely,
even if it was tor church purposes. And
now there is suit for damages. OF this
affair the Washington Post says: cat
first the lady wept, refusing to be COM
forted, and, after indulging her grief for
fortnight, she went to see lawyer and
her suit for breach of promise is now on
a court docket. The case of Mueller
versus Corning promises to have an at
tractive and Illuminating influence.
One of the results of the trial may be a
encouragement of public and promiscu-
GUS kissing as means of raising money.
kissing for revenue only is not the ideal
style of OSCILLATION. Somehow, it hasn't
the right flavor"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-12-12
A Hard Trip.
coast.

On Sunday Mr.. T. P. Madill. who
lives so miles from Albany, on the North
Santiam, with the assistance of two
neighbors; came into the city on hand
car, for the purpose OF procuring a burial
casket for his father-in-law, Mr.. Geo.
w. Whitman, who had died the day be-
fore, and returned with it, making the
trip in sixteen hours. Anyone who has
helped to ''pump" a handcar up the
grades of the Oregon Pacific on the North
Santiam will appreciate the labor con-
nected with the act.-Albany Herald.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-12-12

the punishment is made certain, speedy
and severe, train robbing will stop and
not before. The offense should be made
punishable with death, becauseif muir
der is not done, the parties GO prepared
to do it if necessary, and if it is not d 1ne
it is simply because the resistance is not
sufficient to demand it. As long as
Chris Evans and such as he are made
heroes of and sent to the pen instead of
to = where they belong, that long train
robbing will beconsidered necessity by
the criminals. AS it Is the government
encourages train robbing and is itself
criminal
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-12-12
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 12. ls94
HEALTHY GROWTH ONLY.

There is every Indication of large
emigration from Nebraska, the Dakotas
and Kansas this winter and next spring
and no doubt considerable portion of
the home-seekers will turn their heads
towards Oregon and Washington. That
the people who will leave are generally
poverty stricken is said to be true. This
is no crime and an immigration of people
who are poor through failure of crops,
instead of through shiftlessness is by no
means an unmixed evil. Wasco county
can furnish homes for hundreds of fam
lilies, but it wants those families to come
here of their own accord, instead of be-
ing tempted here by false representa-
tions. We want no boom, nor no boom
chasing residents, but rather that class
of people who read, consider and reflect
before either leaving the homes they
have or seeking others that they know
naught of.
We are growing in population steadily,
and that growth is a healthy growth.
BY all means let it continue at that.
Every winter the charitablv disposed
people, and the charitable societies here
are taxed severely to support lot of
newcomers who are helpless and shift
less. The helping hand extended to
those who are unfortunate, where sick
ness or accident have brought an extra
expense, is all right, but to deliberately
import people who are unable to take
care of themselves is the acme of folly.
A steady, healthy growth is all that the
country desires, all it requires.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-12-12

The Oregonian thinks the system of
maintaining convicts in the penitentia-
ries as gentlemen; keeping them clad
in citizens clothes, and making TRUSTEES
of them failure, or at least thinks
the system has not proved a sue
cess in the state of Washington. Rea-
soning from the same premises, all per-
sons do not arrive at the same conclu
sions. Now, it strikes US that the system
condemned by the Oregonian is the
proper one. The only trouble in Wash
ington was that the system was not car
ried far enough. If one of the TRUSTEES
had been made warden everything
would have gone along all right. One
of the lifetime convicts, if made war
den during life or good behavior, would
have been glad to draw the salary, and
would have been content with that. He
would have seen that the books were
properly kept, and knowing that he had
a t'life appointment he would not ouly
have done his work conscientiously, but
would have become reconciled to his
fate. By all means let the Washington
legislature provide for offering tue
penitentiary with criminals who have
already been convicted; let them be
raised from the ranks, so to speak, for
then the state would know that there
was no invidious distinctions between
those sent to the pen, by the judges,
and those sent by the governor.