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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10
q PRISONERS LADDER.
Used for Climbing Out and Sack
When He Visited His Sweetheart.

Warden Patten, Of the Indiana
prison at Jeffersonville, has now on
exhibition one of the most remark
able contrivances Of o prisoner that
ever came into his collection, says
the Vincennes Sun. 1t is ladder
made of thousands Of small pieces OF
twine, threads, cords and rope such
ns convict would secretly collect
through years OF effort. With the
rope Thomas Shepherd used to climb
o thirty-foot wall and get out of the
penitentiary yard night after night
tovisit an old sweetheart. He never
attempted to escape, and when his
ladder was found one night he re-
turned before his absence had been
discovered, rang the bell at the front
gate and surrendered himself. On
his arm he carried rubber coat,
which had been used to conceal his
striped shirt. He wore moccasins
over his shoes.
Shepherd told straightforward
story, so far as 1t went. He had
made the ladder, he said, in order
that he might visit woman outside
the prison. He had gone to her
house only four times, he said. The
other night when he returned he
found his ladder gone from the wall
and at once he decided to give him
self up. He would not tell the wom-
ans name, but the prison officials
think they have discovered her iden-
tity. She went from her home in
Sullivan county, Ind, some years
ago to live in Jeffersonville, near her
convict lover.
Shepherd said that he wove his
ladder at night, aud that it took him
months to finish it. 1t contained
threads, strings and bits Of cords of
every size, length and color. They
were woven, knotted and twisted
ohlI1loiiy'
Shepherd was sent to prison to
serve o life sen ntence in 1875. Anew
trial was secured two years later
and he was recommitted on the same
sentence on April 10, 1873. Hehas
continually petitioned for executive
clemency and two years ago his SEN
tence was commuted to twenty
years. He will be released, conse-
quently, on April 18, 1893. He was
country school-teacher. One night
at on apple-paring he had quarrel
with man named Macy Engle over
girl. Engle had Shepherd arrest
ed and one night, before the case
was tried, Engle was assassinated.
Shepherd was convicted on purely
circumstantial evidence and has
always maintained his innocence.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

i IASSENGER DEPAkIM ENT,
WILMINGTON, n. G., May 18th, 1895.
GOING WEST, GOING EAST.
ANn 40 M "A
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10
Killed q Babe.

RALEIGH, N. c., July Latte yes.
terday afternoon after the south bound
Scaboard Airline train had passed
Asbury, small station near here, and
was going rapidly down steep grade
the engineer saw little white-robed
figure on the crossties just outside the
track. He jumped to the throttle and
reversed the engine so suddenly that
passengers were thrown from their
seats. He was too late, for the steam
chest had struck the little toddler and
it's dead body was picked up and car
ried to the home of its father, Mr.. j.
A. Jones, Of Cary.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10
Bucklens Arnica SaIYe.

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Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and allSkin Erup
tions and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund.
ed. Prise 25 cents negbox. For sale
by Hill Bros.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10

- The Sac and Fox Indians in Okla
homa appointed day over week ago
for all their tribes to Teet at one place
and dance for rain. They also invited
several neighboring tribes to join the
ceremony. Large numbers Of Indians
met and danced until Sundays Hood
came, and this so buoyed them up that
they are still dancing, that more rain may
come. Before they began their festivities
they moved their wigwams from the
bottom to the high lands, saying rains
would flood the low lands.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10

In Norway no man is permitted to
cut down a tree unless he plants three
sapplings in its place.
There are few people in our State,
though, who are doing everything in their
power to prevent the white people from
coming together, and to these We say be-
ware The signs of the times say the
two wings of the States Democracy are
coming together, and the few who at
tempt TO block the way will be hurled by
the masses to their destined obscnrity.
-BarnWeU Sentinel.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10

Trains leave spartanburs, A. and O. division.
northbound, A.2s o. M. $40 p. m, e1s p. M, Wes-
tibuled Limited; southbound, los q. M, $50 p.
m., 11.37 o. M, (Vestiouled Limited).
Trains leave Greenville, A. and G. Division,
northbound s.asa. M, a. ID pm, and s.27pm, (Ves.
tibulod Limited); southbound, 1o7a. m., 40 p.
M, 1928 p. m., Westiouled Limited).
Trains leave Seneca, A. and c. Division, north.
bound, 202 o. m. and 124l p. m.; southbornd, 500
q, M and 6.64 o. N.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-07-10
WE ARE
NO DAMP FOOLS !

THOUGH some high-priced mer-
chants feel the cold water our Low
Prices have dashed on them. We are
still in the ring for business, and con.
gratulate ourselves on the wonderful
growth of our business under our
motto: "a quick penny is better than
slow dollar"
We have on hand an unusually
cheap and pretty line Of Dress Goods,
Calicoes, Bleachings and Domestics,
Plaids, Shoes and Hats, and every
body knows that we always keep the
best and cheapest Flour on the mar
ket. Several hundred barrels of it
we propose to sell cheaper than any
house in town. IEe mean business.
Our j. K. No. 2 Coffee and Little
Reaper Tobacco need no words of
praise from us-our customers attend
to that.
We have on hand a lot Of Corn,
Bran and Meal, on which we can
save our customers money.
For Sugar, Lard, Bacon, Canned
Goods, Salt and other groceries, see
us always before buying.
DEAN & RATLIFFE.
nm. City Delivery Wagon
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-23
The s,i.nliest VILLAGE.
tFrom the New York World


Out at the enst end of Long island
y not far mfrom AiontaulS Point whnrn
h ocean steamers are To land some day
rs situated what is said TO he the small
g es village in the world 1t consists of
Two stone houses about sixty years old
& ana arrogates 10 itself the name of Fire.
place. One of the old houses has bnen
y occupied ever since ii WAS built by two
generations of an old Long Island fam
lily, who have dwclt there contantcI
with their quiet life, satisfied if thov
got their mail and groceries from The
I Point once or twice Il week
This little village became known as
Z FIREPLACE in a curious way. 1t is now
over 200 years since GARDENERS island
was bought from the Indians by thc
Gardiner family for a ridicuousIy low
price. The buyer and his descendant !;
lived there for many years. coming to
The mainland to do thdir shopping or Ia
attend balls and parties in the nearby.
villages. When they came over to Long
island to make any stay their servants
TOOK the boat back TO Gardeners Island
until II should be needed.
~ In the absence Of any better means of
wished to return home, were forced ia
1ail back on the rather primitive Gus
81 torn OF itghtinga fire to attract the at
ftention OF the servants. The, u,acc
i where this fire was always built was
q directly opposite the homestead on Gar
+ olnefs Island. II was admirably sit
+ uhteu, and years afterward became the
ste OF these two old houses In cast
ing about for name for their little
SsHlilage the owners of the houses natu
4 rally hit upon that Of Fireplace
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-23
a clerk Resigns ana Disay,e,rs

81 Denver, Col. Nov. 22-Col. Mat
], ADAMS, Clerk Of the District Court here.
etion this morning show a shortage in
nls accounts at q i said TO approximate $1,000.
The oasis., 1895-04-27
Another Killing.

About five o'clock Monday evening R. w. Randolph rode into town from the round up on the Santa Cruz, and gave himself into custody for killing Juan Mureta. He stated that the two had a difficulty over a steer of Beck's which Murieta claimed, but which Randolph, who was looking to Becks interest, would not allow. Both men were mounted Murieta drew a knife and rode at Randolph, attempt ing to cuo him, charging on him sey- eral times, cutting his clothing and inflicting severe gash on his chin. Randolphs revolver was on his saddle, entangled in his rope. He finally got it free and fired four shots, all of them taking effect, from which Murieta died in few moments.
 Randolph rode into to Nogales, sur rendered himself and was put in jail. Tuesday morning Justice JoeS s. Taylor impanelled q coroner's jury and went to the scene of the tragedy. There he learned there had been no wit nesses to the killing, Randolph and Murieta having been alone, around a hill from the others. A verdict was found in accordance with the facts.
 Wednesday morning Randolph was examined bnfOre Justice Joe <, TaylOr The evidence was in cOnsOnance with the statements of Randolph, with corroboratiyc evidence, and on the showing made Randolph was dis charged.
 It is said that relatives of Murieta have publicly threatened to kill Ran dolph. The officers whose duty it is to protect the peace should take cog nizance of these threats and take care of those who made them.
The oasis., 1895-04-27
Attempted Suicide.

In the barber shop Of TibuTcio Ruiz, Monday evening about eight o'clock, a number of young men were the horri- fled witnesses of an attempt of Manuel Ruiz to take his own life. The would be suicide drew a small pearl handled dirk and was about to plunge into his breast, when his brother caught his upraised arm at the wrist. Coolly talk ing the dagger out of his right hand with the left, he plunged it into his breast just above the heart, despite the efforts of his brother to prevent it, inflictiDg d deep wound and in. ternal injuries, from which he bled at the mouth and nose some hours after ward. But eventually he began to mend, and is now out of danger.
The oasis., 1895-04-27
News Notions and Novelties.

Spanish and English Interpreters and Dictionaries, Mexican Mining and Stamp Laws, Sonora and Mexico Maps, Opals, Filigree Silver, Drawn, Linen and Souvenir Spoons, Maga zines, Blank Books and Stationery, Pocket Cutlery, Smokers Articles, Toilet Goods, etc., etc.
 SONORA NEWS COMPANY.
The oasis., 1895-04-27
Small Pox scares

Would never be known ifpeople would only keep cooll. Last week half the territory was thrown into convulsiops over scare about small pox at No gales, for which there was little reason if any. No one at Nogales was scared, and if, like tue Nogales folks, every one elsewhere had been wearing those elegant outing cloth shirts we had just laid in stock they too would have kept cool and saved great scare. They are fine. stylish and selling rapidly.
 LEVY & GOLDSMITH
The oasis., 1895-04-27
SooAI,res NOTES.

mTs. |. T OiOopu NhN ldhth 't'3 III Tuesday morning.
 MT. Geo. Hayden is very i'll, under the care of Dr. Rudd.
 Monday morning a son was born to the wife of Tiburcio Ruiz.
 Monday evening MT. Edward D. Self came in from Cananea.
 The Boston Clothing House is agent for Hart & Oberdorff's fine clothing. ' Sunday Mir Ed Titcomb went to Washington Camp, returning Mon day.
 Tuesday MT. Oscar J. Smith, the ore buyer, put up new. large sign at his oifise
 Wednesday Messrs. II. l.. Caraway and J. W. Sullivan, came in from Ca nanea.
 Mir. Clrilo Ramirez, the custom house broker, returned from Fl Paso Tuesday.
 The most accurate accountant IS the Standard cash register. M. T. CarillU, agent, Tucson.
 A new stock of wall paper and win dow shades, latest styles, newest de- signs, at Marsh's.
 Mir. Richard Norton, the mining man, was up from the Sahuaripa dis trict Wednesday.
 Tuesday MT. A. E. Gibson was up from Santa Ana. He returned home yesterday evening.
 l.. W. Meyers has the contract for the stone work for the railroad bnild- ings now going up at Nogales.
 Mir. ]. W. Leehy of Nogales was visiting at Tucson, Tuesday of ths present week Thursday morning.
 The glass of fashion and the mould of form, are those dressed in suits ordered of NJ. T. Carrillo, Tucson.
 Last Friday Messrs Charles Russel and J. II. Hoover came over from Ari- yaca, and were at Nogalcs couple of days.
 Meals at all hours: fresh oysters in every style at F. Cazabon's chop house International street opposite railroad depot.
 Sunday evening Lieutenant Leayell came in from Gro Blanco, and on the following day took the train for Hua- chuca.
 At the school election last Saturday MT. J. R. Mix was the only candidate. He received twenty votes and was de- clared elected.
 Mir. j. II. Hansen, agent for the Giant Powder Co.,, of San Francisco, passed Nogales Tuesday evening, en route to Guaymas.
 Last Saturday Joe Carbon returned from his trip down into the Altar dis. trict with the Galveston party. He left them down there.
 Carlos Soto returned from Tucson last Saturday night. His mother, who had been very i'll, was much better and is now recovering.
 MT. J. W. Sullivan. an old resident of Nogales, returned Wednesday after an absence of over four years. He came iu from Cananea.
 Tuesday Mir. N. II. Chapin was over from Washington Camp. He has rent ed a house at Nogales and will shortly establish his family here.
 Last Saturday MT. Fred w. Heyne Jr., and his sister, Miss Gussie Heyne took an outing on their wheels, going
The oasis., 1895-04-27

Among the passengers northward Tuesday morning were Brigadier-Ad- miral Carey-Brenton of the Mexican navy, and his secretary, Captain Cran- ston Carey. The gentlemen had been on a tour of inspection of the naval vessels of Mexico on the Pacific, and they were returning to the City of Mexico.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

luc itW uudIbCio plpNiuEu III buc corner of THE OASIS building.
 Monday the carpenters gang of the New Mexico X Arizona railroad arrived at Nogales to put up the new shop buildings, brought from Benson
 MT. and Mrs. II. c. Boone of Phoenix and Miss Ewing of Missouri returned from Guaymas last Saturday morning and remained at Nogales until Mon- day.
 Saturday last Colonel John Weir of Nacosari, accompanied by MT. w. c. Streeter passed Nogales en route to Querobabi. They returned Wednes- day.
 MT. A. F. Brown of San Francisco, representing the California Powder Co. was a visitor at Nogales the latter part of last week and early the pres ent one.
 Saturday MT John Forman, well known assayer and mill man located in the Orc Blanco country, came over from Ariyaca, and was at Nogales q few days.
 Tn municipal authorities Of Noga- les, Sonora, have granted Messrs Chenowcth franchise for distIibut- ing water and laying water pipes in that city.
 Mir. Fred Herrera Of Nogales, has contracted to deliver Ryan Brothers. of Lawrence, Kansas, at lIuachuca, a traInload of cattle, on the fifth Of next month.
 Monday Doctor W. F. Chenoweth received from Washington a telegra- phic notification of his appointment as United States sanitary inspector at the port of NogaleS.
 The Nogales Ice company has erect ed cold storage warehouse adjoining the ice factory. It is q double walled frame structure with the air space packed with cut straw.
 Mir. Frank NJ. Bannister of St. Louis, who has been visiting Nogales and Cananea in the interest of the estate of the deceased Colonel R. K. Morton, left for his eastern home.
 Mir. w. l.. Guy from Torres, is act ing as cashier at the Nogales railroad office, in the absence of Mr. Zeimet. whose place as agent is filled by Mir. Jones, the regular cashier. Last Sunday night at Lamarque Hall, on the Sonora side of the line, there took place pleasant dance. 1t was attended by small but select gathering, who danced until one o'clock.
 Contractor l.. W. Myers, who is making the foundation for the rail road buildings, has some five men at work getting out stone, etc., and ex- poets to get at work at the walls early next week.
 The Prospector of Monday stated that Mrs. W. H. Hauxhurst, mother of Mrs. Henry and Miss Hauxhurst, both of whom died last week, was very 1 i'll at Sonoita. This is an error. Mrs. Hauxhurst is not i'll.
 At Sonoita Friday of last week, Miss Mariana Hawxhurst, sister of Mrs. J. A. Henry, whose sad death was announced in last weeks issue Oi THE OASIS, also passed away after a very severe and painful illness.
 Wednesday Manuel Ruiz, whose at tempt at suicide Monday evening Is noted elsewhere, was arrested for be- ing drunk and dlsorderly. He was
The oasis., 1895-04-27

This morning Mrs. D Callsher ex- poets to leave Nogales for Reno, Ne yada. where she will visit her mother and sister during the summer.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

Wednesday evening MT. Ricardo Fleischer went south, visiting vari- ous stations along the Sonora railroad and the big mining camp at Prietas. During the absence of MT. Fleischer the Boston Clothing store is in the charge of Mir D. Valesco, who is a capable and experienced business man.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

Sunday morning Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Kinds and others Of Minas Prietas, came up on the Sonora railroad in special car. During the day the party went on to Benson by special train. They were CD route to California.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

R II. Clark has had made two large refrigerating boxes for transportation of fresh meats and fish between Noga- les and Guaymas. He has number of customers for meat at Guaymas, and sends them each day their sup plies, packed in ice, in one of those boxes. Returning, the box brings him a consignment of fresh fish.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

That Iasne Back can be cured with Dr. Miles NERVE PLASTER. Only &Sc.
The oasis., 1895-04-27

Monday NOgales was visited by Dr. Goodfellow of Tucson, the territorial health officer. He thoroughly inyesti gated the sanitary condition of the town and reported by telegraph to the territorial board of health that there was no foundation for the small pox scare which had gone all over the territory.
The oasis., 1895-04-27
SONORA NEWS COMPANY.

Last Friday evening Sheriff Leather wood arrived at Nogales and placed under arrest Albert J. Kitchen and Harold J. Harris, couple of young Englishmen who have been here all winter, and the following morning took them to Tucson. They were charged with writing threatening let Charles J. Simpkins,a gentleman formerly associated with them, being the complaining witness. By Justice Meyers at Tucson they were held to appear before the grand jury, but were released on their own recCgniz- ance and returned to NogaloS Thurs day.
 Last Friday Chinese merchant at Magdalena, Sonora, visiting Nogales, Sonora, on business, came across the line after some meat. Uncle Sans lynx-eyed officials bounced upon him instanter, and he was sent before Judge Bethune for being illegally in the United States. As deportation is all the penalty Judge Bethune can visit on him the inquiry naturally arises why the officials here couldn't have put him back across the line, where he wants to go?
 At his shop k. B. Hogan Is making for his little boy, Master Ed, a dimin- utiye wagon which, with a team of burros, will be one of the dandy turnouts of the country. It is made with buggy, axles, wheels, etc, Mul- holland springs, and piano-box body, with two seats--one removable at will and everything equal in material, style and finish to q full sized vehicle. The boy will certainly have a rig ot which to be proud.
 rpbte morning Mrs n Cali9her eN-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-04

BosToN, April &-The senate enRrossed
the bill to permit women who now vote
on school committee to vote at the next
state election on the question of woman
suffrage. The house considered two bills
concerning Boston's subway, ono TO repeal
the law under which the subway is now
being constructed aud the other to amend
the act OF 1894 Mr.. McCarthy's amend
ment that the whole matter be resubmit-
ted TO the voters Of Boston az next state
election, and that further work on the
subway be discontinued pending the re.
suit OF the vote. were ruled out OF order
by the speaker. Both bills were put over.
The senate adopted the order for the in
vestigation by the gas commissioners into
the affairs OF the Brookline Gas company.
A substitute bill for the prevention Of the
false impersonation Of voters was ac-
eepted by the senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-04
MUST BE LOOKED INTO.
A Massachusetts, Man Claims Outragseus
Trsatnsnt While In Mexico.

A Massaoh usetts Man Claims Outragsous
Trsstnsnt While In MEXICO.
Ell PAso, Tex, April %-F. p. Thresher
Of Cambridge. Mass. with his family. ar
rived hero yesterday from Aguss Calientss,
Mex, where they have served term In
jail. Mr.. Thrcsher Is indignant at his
treatment and proposes to make this mat
ter one Of intern ational Investigation.
His stery, which is said to be verified by
o conductor Of the Mexican Central road,
Is that he stepped at the Palace House,
kept by George King. When he prepared
to leave, II Ii alleged. King charged him
double the rate agreed upon. The guest
refused to pay. King had Threshsr. his
wife and three chrildren put in jail, where
they remained until Consul Furness at
Guanajuats interfercd.
The mayer Of the town suddenly dis
covered that the whole business was a
mistake, and released the Americans with
the most profuse apologies. Mr.. Threshsr
went TO Los Angeles, where he will leave
his family, and return east for the purpose
of laying his case before the state depart
ment. with q demand for satisfaction.
Mrs. Thresher is prostrated by the expe'
eience.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-04

BOSTON, April "A grateful public
yesterday engaged in presenting fitting
testimonial TO Rev. Samuel f. Smith. the
venerable autor Of the national hymn,
America" IL took the form of public
exercises In Music hall, which began in
the afternoon aud continued during the
evening. The reception in the afternoon
was presided over by Governor Green
halge and among the speakers were ex-
Governor Long, Commander Thayer of the
Grand Army, DIR. Lorimer and others.
Dr. Smith made an address, telling how
he happened to write the national hymn.
A feature of the exercises was the singing
of America" by chorus of 200 children
from the Boston public schools Delega-
tions of school children were present from
various parts OF the state. Another large
audience was present last night.