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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-01

Broker Chapman, who is In Jail at
Washington, has been suffering from IN
digestion caused by the richness OF his
diet. Ii should be noted. however, that
he Is not compelled 10 suosist on the
ordinary Jail fare, but has his meals
served by colored walters from neigh
boring hotel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-01

The Texas legislature has adopted
resolutions declaring that lynchings are
objectionable,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-01

Modern science has sgsin demoustrst-
ed that all the time snd expense ex-
pepded in its development are many
fines repaid in the practical benefits
conferred BY il upon man. The kineto-
scope il one OF the triumphs. OF science,
and the microscopic pictures of III"
great Corbett-FitzsimmOns prize hgh'
SIRE said TO show that Fi,zsimmons
struck a foul blow at the finish of the
fight. But for the kaleidoscope, the
people Of this country might have gone
down TO their graves cherishing the mis-
taken idea that Fitzsimmons defeated
Corbett fairly. Can we fully appreciate
the iuestimable blessing which scienc"
has thus conferred upon man:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-01

70. these MACHINES.

You these MACHINES.
Mower Knives, Section Heads,
Guards and Rivets for all makes OF
Mowers. Horse Rakes, Tedders,
Horse Hay Forks, Steel and Wood
Track Carriers, Rope and Fixtures.
Weeders, Level Set Spring Tooth
Harrows and Cultivators. Agri-
cultural Implements, Wind Engines,
Pumps, Tanks and Fittings.
Prices right.
&. II. PENLEY, Agent.
south Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-01
McCOR MICK :::.;ss:s.

The Mccormick. New Steel Mower.
The Mccormick, Folding Daisy Reaper.
The Mccormick, Vertical Corn Binder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
DEATH OF a FORMER PORTS.
MDIrlNH l.AMDN

Intelligence of the death OF Mrs. Anna
North, formerly the wife OF DR.. William
/. Cooke, of this city, was received here
on Wednesday evening from Washing
ton, ID. c., whc:o she died on Tuesday
at her home, Nc. 2929 Fourteenth street,
Northwest.
1t has been many years since Mrs.
North, then Mrs. DR.. Cooke, resided
here. Ar;er the death OF DR.. Cooke she
married Major Wheeler and removed 10
Alabama. whore her husband was killed
shortly after the war. She her went 10
the North, where she met Mr.. North.
She had no children.
Her remains will arrive to-day on the
washington steamer for intei ment be-
side her first husband in Oak Grove
cemetery. The service will be conducted
by the Rev. j. Is. Funston, rector OF
Trinity church.
Mrs. North survived her last husband,
Henry G. North, but a few weeks. he
having died at his home In Washington,
d. c., on the 9th instant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
THE SUN IN ECLIPSE.
Old Sol, However, Comes Out Victor Il
the Contest.

Old Sol, However, Comes Out Victor ir
the Contest.
Between 8:35 and 11:40 o'clock yester-
day morning the phenomenon of a par
tial eclipse of his solar majesty was
observed In this city. AT no time was
more than fifty-five h%undredths of the
suns surface ohscured by the lunar
shadow, but the event was very inter-
esting.
Smoked glasses were called into reuui-
sition throughout the city and the spec
tacle was viewed by many persons. The
greatest observation occurred at 9:52 a.
M, when the shadow passed on and the
sun then emerged from the sombre en-
brace of the queen OF the night.
This was the second eclipse during
the pIesen: year, a partial eclipse hav-
ing taken place on February 1st, being
visible just before sunset.
Thu mex; total solar eclipse visible In
this country VII occur on May
2Sth. 1900. and the central path
from New sOrleans % Norfolk.
This will pass centrally through Geor-
gia, and Macon will lie nearly directly
in its track. This will be one of the
most important eclipses Of his century,
and already several governments have
taken steps to have 1t carefully OBJ
served. Nearly the whole OF the South
EN- States will be enveloped in its gloom.
and for thirty or forty miles on each
side of its central line the darkness will
be sufficient to permit the stars to be
seen at midday.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

I'm

The ferry boat City OF Norfolk was
launched Tuesday and resumed her
trips between Berkeley and Norfolk.
Some unknown party practlccd theft
on Mr.. William Z. Murry's hen house
Tuesday IN his absence, and only .cfl
him u small fry out Of about twenty.
five.
lightning struck n sycamore near the
City Hall Wednesday evening.
Mrs. John w. Harmon, Of South Nor
folk. Is very sick.
Mr.. Aaron Myers Is quite sick at his
home In South Norfolk.
MIR. Lowe, of South Norfolk. has been
very Ill, but Is better now.
Mr.. Land Hammond, who has been
very sick. is improving. .
MIR. w. II. Lane. OF South Norfolk,
who has been lndisposcd for the past
week, Is able to he out.
The county Is having sewerage laid In
South Norfolk, from the foot OF Rodgers
street. employing into n branch of
the Elizabeth river, lei Chesapeake
Knitting Mills.
Miss Meltic Dclnoch will leave this
morning for Windsor to be with rel
atives.
Ben Webb. n deaf and dumb colored
boy. was nearly drowned yesterday
While swimming In the Cummer's dock.
He exhausted about mid way. and ohm
Ward, who was also swimming In the
dock at the same time. went to his
rescue.
Harry B%risbois, n son Of Mr.. Charles
Brishois. was nearly drowned In thu
Cummer's dock yesterday while swim
ming, but was rescued Ey u boy who
was in swimming at the same time.
Mr.. Charles Brisbois and family, for
merly Of Mulberry street, have moved
into the James Tatem house. on Main
street.
Mr.. Andrew Coils, Of Mulberry street,
is very sick.
Mrs. Joe Morrisctt and daughter,
Annie. who have been visiting In Shaw
boro. n. c., came home this week. Her
daughter has been a sufferer for scve-
raj days with a sprained arm she re-
ceived the second day of her visit.
Mrs. Thomas HUMPHREYS and daugh-
ters, Misses Mae and Irene, who have
been visiting friends and relatives for
several weeks az Bartee, Mathews und
Indian Neck, returned yesterday even
ing to their residence on Chestnut
street.
Owing TO the inclemency of the wealth
er Wednesday night. which kept the
Baptist church from holding their con-
ference, they will hold it tonight.
Messrs. G. Y. Old and Thomas Bar
bett arrived yesterday evening from
Princess Anne county, where they say
business Is good.
Misses jamie Morris and Olive Leach.
of baltimore, are the guests of Mrs. w.
ID. Shafcr, on Lee street.
Mrs. Barbil, OF Maple avenue, Is quite
sick.
Mrs. S. Z. Smith. of Middleton street.
left yesterday to attend the conference
at Hickory Ground. From there she
VIII go to Mount Pleasant, where she
will visit her daughter.
The electric car made its first trim
to the ferry last night about O:3O
o'clock, which way has been obstructed
ny the building OF the new wharf by the
side of the bridge.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
FOR ARREST OF LYNcuERs.
Governor of Georgia Offers Rewards
Has Names of Several.

Governor of Georgia Offers Rewards
Has Names Of Several.
Atlanta, Ca, July 29.-After giving a
secret hearing to-day to two Of the bro
theirs Of Or. w. l.. Ryder, the white
men iynched in Talbot county last week.
Governor Atkinson offered the following
rewards: $500 for the arrest and convic-
ton OF the first two members OF the mob
that lynched Ryder; 800 for each suhse-
quent arrest and conviction, and $3.50
for the arrest and conviction OF any per-
son or persons hindering or interfering
with the bringing of the lynchers TO jus
tice.
The Governor ]announcea hat he has
In his possession the names of several Of
the lynching mob which numbered only
fifteen, with positive proof against three
of them. He expresses his determine
ton to eXer he fun power of his office
to punish the guilty parties.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
NOTES or THE FIREMEN,

The Chambers Fire Company went
into commission yesterday morning at G
o'clock after being out Of service for
about two weeks. during which time en-
tensive repairs and improvements were
made to the house.
The Independent Fire Company will
shortly 20 out of commission While
South street, in front of the engine
house is being paved. and the COM
pany's apparatus will be removed to the
City Hall, whc!c it VIII occupy the quar-
tiers recently. prepared 70: the hook and
ladder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
F~ILIBUsTERING RUMOR

Wilmington. y. c., July ga cor
respondent Of the Associated Press has
investigated the report of Spanish spies
hat the tug Alexander Jones and the
schooner John D.. Long were suspected
of being about to engage in a Cuban
hlihusterinE expedition from this port.
The Jones is at Southport and the Long
is here; hut there are no indications In
sight that the current rumor Is well
founded
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
NORFOLK COUNTY GRAND JURY
Mi:lITS.

The Norfolk county grand jury mot
yesterday and found the following true
bills:
Richard Stewart, three indictments for
felony.
Anthony SpTu;il.. felony.
Robe:t Page. felony.
Joha w. Johnston, felony.
The case OF James Brown. alias
BoSkins, fully heard. and sentenced to
thirty days In jail and So fine.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

II crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in n husky voice, and
then he took q dose of One Minute
Cough Cure. and proceeded with his
Oratory. One Minute Cough Cure Is un-
eaualled fer throat and lung troubles.
j. NJ. +. Trotter. Truitt & Smith and Il.
L. Wilson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
SENT ON TO THE SEPTEMBER
TERM,

Charles Wilson, alias Long Brother.
and Henry Freeman, aliIs Rondboy, was
tried in the Mayors Court yesterday
upon a charge OF robb.ng Ryan's bar,
on King street. Of $25. They were de-
Tended by Captain John ". Happier and
William Reid, colorcd. His Honor after
hearing all the testimony. sent them on
10 the September term of the Hastings
Court.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
An lmnorlnmt Emnc,lnn stimnlnted

The kidneys exercise most important
functions. which are so wearisome thai
they tax to the utmost the strength and
endurance OF these busy little organs
Every breath, every Dulsation of the heart
every movement of a limb. every thought,
makes waste, and neccssitatcs the Gcvcl-
opmcnt OF new atoms. The used up Dar-
ticles in the blood are siftcd from ii. and
dissolved in Il wat"ry iluid by the Kidneys.
which then diSchA;Ge, This fluid into the
tSm would follow il these ..'ushcs." so TO
speak, were not thoroughly strained OFF
the Kidneys become inactive. Hostettcr's
Stomach Rittcrs. by restoring their ac-
tivity, not only Keeps open II most impor-
tant outlet for impurities. but prevents
diseases of the kidneys themselves, which
when inert become liable to fall n prey TO
diabetes, SriSht's disease. rncplitis, albu-
cidCnt 10 them, which. although not spc-
cially rapid in their progression. arc par
ticularly obstinate and fatal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
$40, 1000 FIFTH WARD COUPON
SCHOOL BONDS FOR SALE: /,
Ofilce of the City Clerk
Council Chamhar.
PorimOuth Va ,J,,lv TX ROOF

fortHioutn, VA, Jnly 10, 1897.
The city of Portsmouth, Va, offers for
salo $4,000 Fifth Ward Coupon School
bonds, payable In thirty years from Au-
gust Z, 1897, bearing interest at the rats.of
3 per cent. per annum. payable semI-an-
nunlly, In February and August. ''' '
and $500. there being $4,000 in $500 ana $1,000
in 500. They are exempt from city taxes
and can be registered, principal and inter-
holders. $3.50
Sealed proposals addressed 10 f.. Thomp-
son, Jr.. City Clerk, will be received until
FI21DAY July so, 1897. Mt 8 p. m; for tho
purchase Of these bonds, the. city reserying
the right to reject any or all of the bids"
tons Other than proposals
should be addressed 10
J. DAVIS REED, re
Chairman Of Finance Committees
jy16-tilS0
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
-
Sprciai fu Mons Shirts.

y new lot Of the 25c. White Shirts To-
day. The best prrcalc front Shirt for
soc. IN unparalleled white Shirt for
soc. Mems working shirts for 2ac.. full
size. The best white Numbered Shirt
in h city Tor 7jc. The best child's
hosiery in ;hc city for Ice. l2i.c.. 15c..
and &c. Emmett Deans. $50 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
Don't Fall TO FAX" Advantage of I'hts
Weeks Special Sale ri Lawrence e.
x,

Yard-widc p~ercals. &c. yard.
lest quality pcrcals, 9i2c. yarl.
l2hac. lawns reduced to alGc, yard.
25c. Infants caps, 15c. each.
soc. infants caps. SIC. each.
75c. infants caps. 49c. each.
Other grades reduced i'm proportion,
Lawrence & Wclt0n'S Cash Dry Goods
Dealers,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
Specials for TODAY.

Fine Honey In Comb. ! ID. packages, 15c.
7c., or four for 25c. fine Fat Alackerel, loo
per H.; finest imported Ginger Ale. Look!
Only Zoe. per bottle. Nothing liner made
than our Vermont Creamery Butter. II
you have not tried II come and get one
pound. and bc convinced. Only "5c. per
pound. Now is the time for Ice Tea. and
our sDccial Blend at Csc. makes a fno
drink. Just reccived-a fresh lot OF fun.
beam Flour, .,l ,'.
C. VI. HUDGINs & CO.
~, SOP Crawford street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
There is Nothing So Good.

There Is nothing Just az good as DR.,
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds, so demand It and do
not permit the dealer to sell you som
substitute. lie Will not claim there Is
anything better. but in order to make
more prof; he may claim sometime
else 20 be just az good. You want DR.,
Kings New Discovery because YOU
know /, 10 be safe and rclia BILE, and
guaranteed to do good or one re-
funded. For Coughs. Colds, Consump-
zion and fo7 all affections of Throat,
Chest and Lungs, there is nothing ms
good as Is Or. Kings New Discovery.
Trial bottle free Al B,irrow. Martin &.
Cos drug store. Regular size 50 cents
and 81.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

There Is Il time for everythIng; and
the time to attend to n cold Is when il
starts. Don't wait ill you have CON
sumption. but prevent It by using One
Minute Cough Cure, the great remedy
for coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis and
all throat and lung troubles. j. NJ. Il.
Trotter. Truitt * Smith and r. L. Will
son.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
PRESIDENT APPOINTS PoSTMAs.
TERS.

Washington. July 29.-The President
has appointed the following postmas-
ters:
Congratulations, Monroe b. Morton;
Elberton, Ella NJ. Henry.
louisa na-Lake Charles, James NJ.
Mason.
North Carolina-T2ocky Mount, Israel
D. Hart.
TeSas-Brownwood, Marshall Smith;
San Angelo, Edward Blanchard.
Tennessee-Colunbia, II. +. Farriss.
a number Of these are re-appoint-
ments occasioned by flilure of coniirma-
ton OF previous nominations ssnt to
tho Senate,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
THE sAMOsET's TRIAL

The new s:ccl tug Samosc: left the
navy yard on her trial trip at l o'clock
yesterday. In the 81 eed test, which was
made over a mea Sured mile between
Ronsh Bluff M Sewclra Point. she
behaved nicely. and her speed was all
that was expected.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
or ttcuf.

The desirable store No. G2i Ora wford
street Cor balance Of wear or longer
J. Y. Farkc" Il Bro. Will change their
business August Isl. APPLY at store.
irIS-1m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
MIR WHITE RECOVERING

Mr.. w. #. White. m Of The victims OF
The fall OF 4 scaffold at Mr.. Solomon
skE's Butte street residence, some time
ago., when MIR. Nicholas Morton, a pain
ter, los: his life, Is now able to be out on
crutches.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
Grcntcr Mcrgninxo r lhn Scn.on.

Dotted Swiss In stripes end pluids. I'm
linen shades. reduced from III. 20 Sc.
the gard. y. ]. PHILLIPS.
under CTfcrd Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
Crash has. all sizes.
CHARLES Il. WELTON & co.

Call n. corrc PARK and Claiborne ave-
nues. Brainbl"ton and learn how 10 a V
time. labo" end money.
5el1-su, wed, fritz
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
MAYNARD NOTES.

The Alnphi;ri.e had a dock trial yes
terday.
Both ends of the blacksmith shop at
the yard have been taken u with the
view Of cnlarging the same.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
SENT TO JAIL FOR THIRTY DAYS

SENT TO JAIL FOR THIRTY DAYS
Inc negroes, Henry Brown and -
Edmunds who were charged with ro-
ceiving stolen ferry tickets from III,
Portsmouth ana Norfolk county ferry.
were tried IL the Hastings Court ycster-
day, II were sentenced 10 Jail for ,h.r-
" days each. The party who stole the
tickets and divided with these two men
Is now serving one year in the penitrn-
tfary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

We are kept busy right along on ac-
count of the low prices we are Offering
the balance OF our stock for. Would
be pleased To convince yOu If The fact
that We are selling clothing for less
morcy han any house In the two cities.
BRESLAUIGR * ANTHONY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

25c. for nice pastel pictures, In reelet
ivory frames, lSN22. with brass corners
cheap at Soc. each. Big line pearl pic
lures in all kind OF frames at cut prices
at j. S. Crawford's Furniture aid Car
pet HousG. @
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
BuCklen's Arnica Saliva

The BEST SALVE in the world To-
Cuts. Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter. Chappcd
Hands. Chl!!b,ains. Corns. and ali Skin
Iruptions, and positively cures Piles. or
no pay required. ]; is guaranteed To
give perfect satisfaction o. money re-
funded. Price % cents per ooS. FOR
SALE BY Bury2w'. Martin 6. CO.
DrowslncsS5a e!,pcllcd by Deccham's
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
NOTICED

Ring up phone 1912 and order q load OF
nice dry new CORD WOOD and nice dry
SLAB WOOD that has never been in any
water: We have dry wood under shed,
Can always get dry wood from '
Jyl6-lm LII &
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
FOB SALE.

FOR SALE.
Eight lots on London street, between
Pearl and Cooke street, 30xl13 each: also
Two lots on Glasgow street, adjoining
above lots In the rear. Can be divided
into eleven building lots. Price. $500
Sl.SeD cash. balance In six, twelve and
eighteen months. JOHN l.. WATSON,
leg 1903 High street, Portsmouth, Va,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30

Ch!ldrcn's straw sailors one-i.alf price
W. L. Vi|NELSO% & CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-30
PORTSMOUTH Aovs. NJ HApVssI

All Wool Suits from Sc upwards.
All Wool Pants from SI.5o upwards.
Wilson Bros. Madras Shirts, with sep
arate collars and cuffs. that we're $l.5O.
now s1.0Q.
MADRAS Shirts. with separate cuffs, TINT
were 81. and S1.25. now Toe.
Percalc Shirts that were 75c., now Csc.
separate collars and cuffs.
The Meeker herald., 1897-11-06

by the rider and loser to shout for win
ner's candidate. In addition the loser
is 70 wear any kind OF placard or car
toon which the winner will furnish and
place upon loser. Another condition
is that plenty Of time Ike given the pub
lie as to the day and date Of the ride.
The indications are that Mr.. Clark Will
be the winner. as Van wyck's election
IL conceded.
Since the above was put in type THE
HERALD has been requested to an
nounce that the wager will he paid next
Saturday tNov. l3th) at 2 pm. Come
and see the fun.
The Meeker herald., 1897-11-06
TIE BIBLE COPYRIGHT.
1t IL Vested I'm the Crown In Eng
land.

land.
The copyright in she Holy Scriptures
is vested in the crown, aud in England
there are only three authorized print
ers. says Chambers Journal. Oxford
and Cambridge have, by royal charter,
the right of printing the Bible and the
queens printers are licensed to print
the sacred books during her majesty's
pleasure, license which may at any
time be withdrawn by an order-in-coun-
ell. In Scotland anybody is at liberty
to print Bibles, but no edition may be
lawfully published unless IL has been
read and licensed for publication.
All this. however, refers only to the
"authorized" version OF the Scriptures
The expenses attending the recent re-
vision of the sacred books were very
thing like 6 2O,ooo, ard the
queens printers, who were invited to
contribute q share. preferred not to do
SO. The two great universities alone,
therefore, have proprietary rights in the
revised edition OF the Bible, and all
editions OF it emanate from Oxford and
Cambridge presses. 1t is remarkable
fact that, although the revised Scrip
lures have now been before the public
Tor Is years, the old or authorized YER
sion is still the one in general use. The
revised Bible was produced at i'm
mense cost ard by the highest scholar
ship of the day and no competent judge
is likely to dispute that it is C more ac-
curate and, upon the whole. n better
translation than the authorized edition.
Yet the Oxford press still annually
prints at least five times as many of the
old version as of the new, and Cambridge
does practically the same.
The Meeker herald., 1897-11-06
THE CLIMAX FAILED.
Because the Cannon Had Not Been
Loaded the Point Was Lost.

oGC&eRt AMt SHhhUh hau ANVA ASVCH
Loaded the Point Was Lost.
The fort was surrounded. Thousands
of savage Indians had hcmmed in tic
gallant little band and cut on every
avenue of escape. The brave command
ct was on his lanees, with a revolver in
each hand, firing right end left, aad
between shots he breathed a prayer for
help. says the Detroit Free Press. The
few of his noble soldiers. who preferred
death TO capture and torture by the
hheous savages, l:nelt by his side ard
fought like demons.
The Indian warriors were preparing
for last desperate charge on the brave
band who dared to oppose them. There
was but ore charge of powder left in ti.e
old cannon in the fort, ard the grin.
piece was aimed by one of the blue
coated veterans for last deadly blow
There Was lull in the battle aEtl
all prepared to die, when suddenly OIL
the clear, frosty air came the sound Of
n faint cheer, MS of approaching rein
forcements. The little band in the fort
heard it; the Indians, too, heard it, for
they came pell-mell at the fort in a
last furious charge.
"Torn," said the commander (nrd
there were tears in his eyes as he spoiie)
"give 'cm our last dose Of cnnister!"
The hardy veteran touched .he match
to tho fuse and it burned slowly down,
but the gun did not go OF. The proper
ty mon had forgotten to load it md was
ducd SS,
The Meeker herald., 1897-11-06

Mrs. Minnie Craig was appointed
postmaster for Meeker on Saturday last.
vice F. n. JoiIantgen, removed. To
the uninitiated the above may appear
as . reflection upon the retiring post
master, but such is not the case. Every
one knows that Mr.. JoHantgen was ap-
pointed to the position by the Cleveland
administration, and year ago the Re-
publicans having won the national vic
tory it was but matter of time when
a change would be made, because that
unwritten law-"to the victors belong
the spoils"-is still in vogue and always
will be. For nearly year past con-
test for the local office has been going
on, there being five applicants, and pos
sibly more. The appointment now hav-
ing been made, it is doubtless relief to
all. Bir. JoHantgen has given the peo-
pie of Meeker and vicinity an excellent
service during his incumbency, which
will no doubt be continued as the new
appointee is well qualified for the posi-
ton, and her numerous friends will be
pleased to learn Of the appointment.