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The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
kOOkEN CAPTURED,
The Young Desperate Rounded Up at Che-
 ney, kas.

KINGMAN, Kas., Nov. .-Alvan kooken. the cattle-thief who held up three officers who had arrested him 8. Emporia last week and escaped, was captured at Cheney, east of here, Mon- day night. He was discovered on the blind baggage when the train left Goddard. Word was sent to Cheney, and when the train pulled in there three officers with Winchesters got the drop on the young desperado, and made him hand over three revolvera kooken is not over 21.years old, and has served term of two years in the Missouri penitentiary.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Examinations Po.tponed

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The examina. tion of J. Waldere Kirk, who is ac- cused of shooting Richard Mandelbaum on November IS, at hotel in this city, was postponed in the police court on account of Mandelbaum's still feeble condition.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Populists at St. Louis

ST. LOUIS Nov. 24-The national or- ganlzation committee of the populist party has been in session all day at the Laclede hotel. It represents the mid dle- of-the-roaders, who protested so bitterly, last year, against fusion with the democrats.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Pullman Cars Must be Dlsinfected.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.-The state board of health has decided that here after all Pullman cars coming into the state must be thoroughly disinfected immediately upon arrival at destina- tion. The disinfectant to be used is formaldehyde gas, which will not in- jure the furnishings of the cars or leave any disagreeable odor.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
lowering Court Martial.

CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-The Lowering court martial was continued at Fort Sheridan, and further evidence adduced in regard to the dragging of Private Hammond over the ground from the guardhouse to the adjutant's quarters and the prodding with the sword by Capt. Lowering.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
BOYD BRYAN STERNSDORFF.
The Namesake of Two Prominent Nebras-
 kans Dead.

CHICAGO. Nov. 24.-Boyd Bryan Sternsdorf, son of George J. Sterns- dortf, smoke inspector in the health de- partment, and godson of ex-Gov. Boyd and William Jennings Bryan, of Ne- braska, died of diphtheria The de- ceased was born in Omaha on March 1s, 1891, on Bryan's birthday, and was named after Nebraska's two favorite sons by an act of the state legislature, of which his father was then a mem Der.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
TO BE ELECTROCUTED.
The Murderer of Policeman Frederick in
 New York Sentenced to Death

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Fritz Never. alias Constantine Steiger, who was convicted of the murder of Policeman Frederick, was sentenced to be electro. cuted during the week beginning Jan uary 10. Before going to court Meyer was visited in his cell by priest, his wife and sister, and to them confessed. as he had done before, that he was guilty of the crime of which he was convicted.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
MethodIst Episcopal Congresa.

PITTSBURGH, Pa.. Nov. 24.-The sec. ond days session of the Methods, Episcopal congress opened with the services prepared by John Wesley for the use of Methodists in America. Rev. Dr. R. r. Thinkfeld. of Cannon theological seminary of Atlanta, Ga., presided, and conducted the beautiful ceremonies
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Fire in the oregon's Coal Bunker..

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24-The Call says: The coal bunkers in the United States battleship Oregon caught fire Sunday evening from spontaneous com bustion, and for over eight hours the crew worked necessarily to smother what looked like costly blaze. There were over 250 tons of coal in the vessel, and prompt action alone saved the ship and fuel.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Jailbreaker Captnrsd

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 24.-J. A. Thomas, alias Thurman, alias Lutz. known all over the country as a clever forger and jailbreaker, has been re. captured, and for the third tune is be. hind the bars of the jail in this city.
 Thomas was captured at Guthrie, Xiv.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
TraceabIe to MexIer.

MADRID, Nov. 24-The opposition to the Cuban reform scheme that has developed in Spain is traceable to Gen. Weyler, who, in his Corunna speeches. warned the Spanish merchants that autonomy would be fatal to Spanish commercial interests in Cuba.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26

Go-hogs-Estimated receints 40 ooe head; left over, 3.2D0 head Market fairIv active, 5G4Oc lower. Lights, s3 30as 52ls: mixed SOGsoO; heavy, s32oa3 52n; rough. ss 2oa a2a Cattle-Receipts, 40O0 head. Market steady to strong. Reeves, s 90G5 30; cows and hefers' hsSG4 4S; Texas steers e e0a4 O0. westerns, tS4JG4S5; stockers and feeders 70 70 Vs4so Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head Mar. ket strong, 10c higher Native sheen sa aOoaas5. westerns saSoG47O lambs, &OoaGs0
 KANSAS CIrY-Cattle-Texas st.srs .ooza Alo; Texas cows. g. 5093 co: native steers ss s0 14soi native cows and heifers. sl25a4 Oo stockers and feeders. g 5o94 35: bulls. s2 40a Szo' Hogs-Bulk of sales. s3 2513 30: heav. ies, eSZ@si d335; packers. s3 20G3 3e1,; mixed sSzoGS 4O; lights B l5G337l; workers. s385a S.s Ss' v, p'ss, sSOoG4U Sheep-Lambs, s4 OO Go.7o; muttons, B 8oG44 4a
 CIscINSATI-Hogs-Dul at s2 eOa355
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Resigned Hls Commission.

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 24-Lieut. Michael 0Brien, of the Fifth infantry, sent in his resignation to take effect March S1. ts9s He was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts before he en- tered the army, and he will return to that state to practice his profession.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Financial


 NEW YORK, Nov A Money on call non,ro,,, i1iGz per cent Prime mercantile paper. 3II5 4'i per cent Sterling exchange steady. win actual business in bankers bills at 4s5Ita ssoes Tor demand, and 4S2404s2S for go davs posted rates, 4s5n G4soSi commercial bills 4sa SnVer certificates. 5SG59. Bar silver 5s4 easier. Oo"uS The opening of the market showed about the same tendency as prevailed Monday. the local speclalties being notably strong. RailwavS on the other hand, showed small declines Nor,bA ern Paeihe being the exception. Prices hard ened to some extent immediately after inc oPenlhs, towards Il o'clock, the coalers came under pressure and a break of 8 points in Sa, solldated Gas also tended to unsettle the gsn- eral list Liquidation in Consolidated Ga. ss" ssuseu lurtner break in that stock to ls4. New Jersey Central also declined ,nr,ha- and the lower range of prices was noted for ,hs general list Northern Pacific preferred was no'aoiy strong and touched5a 5a8. Sales Of stocks ap to noon s7.ssO shares. Bonds hela arra., e light purchsses
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26

PRAGUE, Bohemia, Nov. 2s.-A news paper of this city says that ex-King Milan of Servia is again seeking to divorce his wife, Natalie. in order that he may marry Artemisia Christie, the divorced wife of his former secretary, and by whom the former king has a
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Chinese Want to Vote.

CHICAGO, Nov. 24.-Americanized and native born Chinese will appeal to con. gress for the right of suffrage. and ask that body to repeal the Gary anti-Chi- usss law passed .z iSs2.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Sudden Death.

LONDON, Nov 24.-Mr. Walter Burns. manager of the banking house of J. S. Morgan x Co, died of heart failure Monday evening at his country seat near Hatfield. Though Mir. Burns had been ill for some time past. his death was unexpected.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
ADVANCED THREE MILES.
The British Punitive Expedition Under
 Gen. Lockhart.

SIMLA, Nov. 24.-Gen. Sir William Lockhart, with the Fourth brigade British punitive expedition operating against the insurgent tribesmen, has reached Datoi, after having traversed three miles of dangerous detiles. Luckily. few of the enemy were en- countered. The British loss amounted to only ten men.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Took a Philadeiph,. Bride.

PHrLADELPHIA, Nov. 24.-Mr. Wm. Frenaye, city editor of the Colorado Springs (Col.) Gazette, was married to Mias Frances Louise Landell, of Phila- delphia. The ceremony was performed st St Matthews Episcopal church.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Two Men Fatally InIur.d.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24.-By the giving way of scaffolding on the new sugar refinery of Dorscher & Co.,, in course of erection at Long Island City. three men were precipitated from the fifth story to the ground. Peter McAlister and Andrew Stewart, bricklayers, were fatally injured.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
A Clean Day.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 24-There were no new cases or deaths from yellow fever reported to the board of health. The forecast is for colder weather.
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26

ALTOONA, Pa., Nov. 24.-The conven- ton of oitumlnous coal miners, called for the purpose of forming a state or ganization. met here to-day. One hum fred delegates, representing 100, 900 min- rs, were present
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Live Stock Market.

ST LoUIs-Cattle-Fancy export, s475a5. 10: fair to choice. ss IS 3A5o; butchers, s25od4s5: cows and heifers, s250G401 Hogs-Packine ss 70 GS5j; butchers hogs, s335Gs 55: lights sS 4'G3oo Sheep-Prices range at g. 75a4 25 spring lambs, A 25G5 25 per 100 lbs
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
Cotton.

Quolatlons Tor middlins range as follows: st Louis, 5-l6c New York. 5 13-ts,. Nav 6r
 .eans' 5sc; Memphis, 51sc; Charleston. E a-1so
The Forrest City times., 1897-11-26
GERMANY WANTS MORE.
VIII Increase Her Holding on Chinese Soil
 "Dipiomaticslly, If Possibie.-

ipionahcaliy, IT Possible"
 LONDON, Nov. 24.-According to a special dispatch from Berlin, received here, the government considers that the land occupied by the forces of Ger many at kiao Chou bay. Shan Tung peninsula, China, is insufficient for a naval station. and proposes to enlarge its holdings there, "diplomatically, if possi sible"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

would ask you if you thought it would
be safe for me TO put my money in
these mines, sir, Seeing the paper
here, supposed you had something TO
! do with it,"
William whistled long, incredulous
| note, and said: so you have been
reading my papers, have you, mss?'
"Oh! no, sir" said the girl, looking
up at him with startled eyes. "I only
saw the name Canadian Mica Mine on
this. and the paper said it would pay
ten per cent, and thought if you had
anything TO do with it that my money
would be quite safe"
"Ob! that goes without saying"
said william; but if ] were you, my
dear, | should not put my money in the
mica mine"
"Oh! then, you haven't anything to
do with the mine, sir?"
"Ycs, Susy, | have. You see, fools
build houses, and wise men live in
them
80 have heard" said Susy,
thoughtfully.
"Wcll. two young fools are building
the house that we will gall the Cana
dian Mica mine, and am the wise man,
don't you see, Susy?" said the young
man, with a sweet smile.
II am afraid | don't quite under
stand, sir"
II don't suppose, Susy." replied the
young man, with a laugh. that there
are many who do. but | think in n
months time l will own this mica
mine, and then, my dear, If you still
want to own share or two, | shall be
very pleased to give you few with
out your spending any money at ALL"
"Oh! would you. sir?" cried Susy, in
glad surprise, land who owns the mine
now?"
"Oh! two young fellows. You
wouldn't know their names if | told
them to you"
And are they going to sell it to you,
sir?"
William laughed heartily, and said:
"Oh! no; they themselves will be
sold"
But how can that be, if they don't
own the mine? You see l am only
very stupid girl, and don't understand
business. That's why 1 asked you
about my money"
II don't suppose you know what an
option is, do you, Susy?"
''No, sir, don't. i never heard of it
before"
"Well, these two young men have
what is called an option on the mine,
which is TO say they are TO pay GER
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15
lTo DE Continued


A physician who has in his employ a
negro boy, says that the Amusement. de-
rived by himself and his family from
the boys answers 10 questions put with
a view to puzziing him more than com
pensates for his ignorance, which is
comprehensive. Go TO my study and
bring me the bottle of ammonia have
left on the desk" the doctor said to the
boy one day, "and be careful. for ammo.
mia is combustible fluid" When the
boy returned with the bottle he seemed
n little out of breath, and after keen
glance at him the doctor asked: "Jim.
do you know what IA combustible fluid
is?" "Hessah," came the answer. with
promptness, IL reckon does; IL means
something dat'll most knock anybody
over dat jess happen to smell oh il,
sah!" No further reference was made
to the matter. but from that day the
doctor found that the words 'combusti-
BILE huid" were sufficient to secure any
thing from the investigations into
which Jim's inquiring mind might 9TH
erwise lead him.-Youth's Companion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

can accomplish an attitude like that. II
you were a little prettier, Miss Long
worth, / should call that striking" and
the girl threw back her head and
laughed.
Something in the laugh aroused Miss
Longworth's recollection, and a chill
of fear came over her, but, looking at
the girl again, she saw she was mis-.
taken. Susy jumped up, still laughing
and drew little pin from the cap she
wore. hinging il on the chair; then she
pulled off her wig, and stood before
Edith Longworth her natural self
"Aliss Brcwster!" gasped the as,
tonished Edith. what are you doing
in my house in that disguiseY
"Oh." said Jennie, I'm the lady
slavey, and how do you think have
acted the part? Now sit down, Miss
Dignity, and / will tell you something
about your own family. thought you
were a set of rogues, and now | can
prove it,"
"Will you leave my house this in
stant?" cried Edith, in anger. II shall
not listen to you"
"Oh, yes, you WILL" said Jennie. "for
shall follow your example and not
let you out until you do hear what
have TO tell you"
Saying which the amateur house.
maid skipped nimbly to the door and
placed her back against it.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15
IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

Emile Richebourg, the French novel
tst, is said to have amassed 100000 in
20 years by writing sensational serial
stories for lie Petit journal.
Alexandra Dumas fills will appear on
the tomb which the sculptor Saint Mar
,eaux is executing, reclining at full
ength in the robe he wore when at
work and with his feet bare, as was his
custom.
The earl of Crawford has sold Dun
:cht House." his residence in Aber-
ieenshire, 10 a number of Scotch noble
men, who intend to found a Scottish
public school on the lines of Elton, Har-
row and Rugby.
NJ. Herve-Faye was elected 10 the
French Academy of Science in lSi7. His
period of membership is without a pre-
cedent. The next longest period of
service is that of NJ. Legouve, who has
filed his chair for az years.
DR. John Saadi, who recently deIiv-
cred a lecture on Mohammedanism in
st, Paurs Episcopal church in Boston, is
A Syrian. lie is studying for the Epis-
copal ministry, and is engaged in trans
lating the Prayer Book into Arabic.
FoXhall Keene, who has Is hunters in
his stab!Cs at Melton Mobray, England,
has won new laure!s as a cross-country
rider, and has been among the first in
at the death at almost every hunt in
which he has been engaged this winter.
Daubigny's Banks of the Disc" was
sold recently TO an American for rs, ,O00f.
at the recent Never sale In Paris. This
is the highest price yet obtained for a
Daubigny at auction. Three Corots
sold for 32,ooof., 3o,ooof.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

tain sum of money at certain time
and the mine is theirs, but it they don't
pay the certain sum at the certain time,
the mine isn't theirs"
And won't they pay the money,
sir?"
mo, Susy, they will not, because
they haven't got it. Then these two
fools will be sold, for they think they
are going 10 get the money, and they
are not"
And you have the money to buy the
mine when the option runs out, sir?'
by Iove!" said William, in surprise,
you have a prodigious head for bust
ness, Susy. | never saw anyone pick
it up so fast. You will have to take
lessons from me and go on the market
and speculate yourself"
"Oh, | should like to do that, sir, |
should indeed"
Well" said William, kindly, when
ever you have time, come to me and |
will give you lessons" The young man
came toward her, holding out his hand,
but the girl slipped away from him and
opened the door.
81 think" he said, in a whisper, that
you might give me kiss after all this
valuable information"
"Oh, Mr.. William!" cried Susy, horri-
fed,
He stepped forward and tried to catch
her, but the girl was too nimble for him,
and sprung out into the passage.
II think" protested William, that
this is getting information under false
pretenses; | expected my fee, you
know"
And you shall have it," said the girl,
laughing softly, when | get ten per
cent ON my money"
"Egad," said William to himself, AS
he entered his room again, II will see
that you get il. She's as clever as an
outside broker"
When young I.ongworth had left for
his office, Susy swept and busted out his
room again, ard then went down
stairs.
"Where's the mistress?' she asked a
fellow servant.
in the library" was the answer, and
To the library Susy went, entering the
room without knocking, much to the
amazement of Edith Longworth, who
sat near the window with n book in her
lap. But further surprise was in store
for the lady of the house. The house
maid closed the door, and then, select
ing u comfortable chair threw herself
down in it, eNclaiming:
"Oh, dear me; I'm so tired"
"Susy," said Miss Longworth, what
is the meaning of this?'
1T means, num-" said Susy, that
I'm going to chuck il"
Going to what?" asked Miss Long
worth, amazed.
'Going 10 chuck il. Don't you un-
dcrstand? Going to give up my situ-
alton. I'm tired of it,"
Very WELL" said the young woman.
rising, ''you may give notice in the
proper way. You have no right To
come into this room in this impudent
manner. BE so good as to go to your
own room"
"My!" said Susy, you can do the
digniied. must practice and see if l
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15
Horrfd Torture.

This is often felt in every joint and muscle
of the body by turns, by people. who, ex-
periencing the earliest twinges of rheuma-
tism. neglect to arrest the malady. as they
NAV easily do. with Hostctter's Stomach Bit
ters. a professionally authenticated remedy
for the agonizing complaint. Recollect that
rheumatism unchecked often lasts lifetime,
Or abruptly terminates it when the malady
attacks the heart. The Bitters also rene
complaint.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

STATISTICS compiled by the American
Grocer show that the consumption of
both alcoholic and non-alcoholic bever-
ages has not increased during the hard
times between 1892 and 1896. The con
sumption of whisky and other spirits
during this period has decreased from
one and a half gallons To one gallon
per capita. There was a larger per-
centage in the decrease of wines, while
the consumption of beer remained sta
tionary, the average individual con
teDting himself with about 10 gallons
per year throughout the time COW
cred by Mr.. Clevelaud's administra
tiOn
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

A RUSSIAN inventor, NJ. karnia, who
has devoted much time to the elabora-
tion of an apparatus to guard against
the somewhat remote contingency of
being buried alive, laid his results at
the feet of the ear. but the czar re-
ferred him to Paris. An ingenious lit
tie mechanism is placed in the throat
Of the supposed corpse, and any effort
to breathe moves little knob, which
comes in contract with the end of n
wire, thus completing an electric cir
cult and ringing bell in the lodge Of
the cemetery keeper, and indicating on
board the number of the grave.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

The population of greater New York
will exceed that of Massachusetts by
half a million, and it is stated that IL
the population of Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Rhode Island. Montana,
North Dakota, Oregon, Utah and Ne
vada were all united in r single state,
it would still have less than the popu-
lation of the contemplated mammoth
metropOliS
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15
TORNADO SUFFERERS
Revised List ot Damages su'tained by the
Chandler People.


From the Guthrie Leader-Courier is
obtained the following list OF damages
sustained by the tornadn victims
J. NJ Clarn. loss TO building. 500.
], NJ. GIl total loss 10 building. 500
i. Le!benhe.m. damage 10 building. 500.
William Sp,elbergor, baker and confec-
toner, loss to stock and building $1,000.
Mrs. Leopold Zepf, building. total loss. $500
Dudley Sawyer. total loss TO building. $500
Leopold Zepf total loss TO building and
blacksmith shop. slOO.
Lyman Mills, livery stable, total loss $500;
dwelling house, total loss 500; another barn
$500.
Mrs NJ. NJ EgberJ. Marvel hotel. building
and contents total wreck. $500
William Wllaughby, Zee house and con
tents. loss $3.50
+. A. N.black loss OF building. total
wreck 500; office furniture and fixtures.
500.
ii. Mitchell & Son. groceries. loss 500
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

The towboat Raymond lIorner passed
down from Cincinnati recently with
the largest tow of coal ever ioated on
the Ohio. perhaps the largest on any
river. 1t contained go barges. loaded
with 600. 900 bushels of coal, or 2l,60O
tons. This would freight 1,0S0 railway
cars 30 tons each and would require AZ
trains of 40 cars each,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

AT quarry at Bethlehem, Pa, was
recently successfully blasted the larg-
est solid piece of slate known to the
slate industry. 1t measured 81 feet in
length, Ia feet deep and 1879 feet in
width, and contained 1908 cubic feet.
1t weighed 2,i27, ,364 pounds, or nearly
i,064 tons. 1t will produce 1887
squares of roofing slate.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

An actress in Stockholm lost her
power of speech and memory the other
night through sudden grief and could
not take her part. She was accord
ingly hypnotized, and the operator
having suggested that she should pro
ceed to the theater and go through her
part, she did so quite unconsciously
and in such natural manner that the
audience remained in ignorance of
what had taken place.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

THE post office department has ruled
that boycott pasters' may not be sent
through the mails This ruling was
occasioned by letter mailed at st.
Louis, on the cover of which was n
small pink paster. requesting the re-
cipient to boycott certain firm.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

A PARIS doctor has discovered the
microbe of badness and has exhibited
it at the st. Louis hospital, together
with sheep inoculatcd with it which
had lost its wool He is now hunting
for the means of destroying the mi
crobe or rendering it innocuous.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15

GREATER New York will start off
with a population of 3. 400, 600. and the
mayor win have voice in the control
of $4,000 employees and the expenditure
of S15, ,000, 900 year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-04-15
CURRENT COMMENT.

SEPARATE schools for whites and
blacks have been pronounced uncon'
stitutional in Oklahoma.