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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24
OPIUM SMUGGLED ON BICYCLES
A New Trick Said to he Practiccd on
the Frontier In North Dakota

the Frontier in North Dakota.
The smuggling Of opium and small
and valuable articles has been carried
en- across the international line near
here for many years, and large sums
have been made in the operation. OF
late years the United States officials
have been so careful that the business
las greatly languished. From reports
along the line it is now evident, how
ever, that new scheme for defrauding
the government has been put into prac-
tice. 1t requires the aid of the bicycle
In its execution. The frame tubing of
wheel is found by smugglers TO be
most convenient hiding place for small
articles. 1t is very simple matter to
remove the seat post, stop the lower
end of the big central tube with n cork
to which is attached long string, and
opium or other valuables. This space
will hold several pounds, and the ma
chine can be ridden across the line from
town to town in few hours, and the
profits secured. There is said to be
regular line for this sort of trade be-
tween Crystal City, town on the line
of the Canadian Pacific road, and Wood
bridge and Hannah, along the northern
edge Of this county. The receipts Of
opium in the county are said to amount
to several hundred pounds month.
Crystal City is the home of Premier
Greenway, of Manitoba, and has been
the seat Of long-continued smuggling
transactions by reason of the fact that
it is the nearest point on the Canadian
Pacific line to North Dakota. The con-
struction of line of railway from
Langdon to Hannah and Woodbridge,
and the employment of hundreds OF
men at this time, aid materially in pres.
ent smuggling operations.
The last unique smuggling operations
carried on in this section were brought
to sudden end some four years ago
by secret service officials. An unusual.
ly large number of cattle were being
driven across the line to the North Da.
kota markets, and the officers deter,
: mined to investigate the matter. For
some time they looked in vain for uni
lawful operations, but finally an acci
dent revealed the fact that the nostrils
of the cattle were stuffed with opium,
wrapped carefully in tin foil, thus con
siderably more than doubling the value
OF each steer in the bunch. Hundreds
Of animals had been driven across be-
fore the discovery was made, and it was
estimated that some $4,000 had been
made by the transaction. The origin
utors of the fraud got safely away.
The Manitoba government pays very
little attention to the collection of Gus
toms along these exposed boundaries
and last fall hundreds of farmers living
south of the line, but nearer to the
Canadian Pacific than to any other rail
road, hauled their wheat and oats across
to Crystal City and nearby markets fol-
I sale to Winnipeg merchants, and did
not have to pay any import duty to the
Canadians either. The government was
generally supposed to know of the
transactions, but the cost of collection
would have left little profit to the in
terror department, and it made business
for Canadian railroads.-N. Y. Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24
WOMAN AND HOME.
PIAZZA FURNITURE.
uoN to Transform Ncranda Into an
Out-Of-DO0r PnrIOr.

Ito " to Transform Ncranda Into an
Out-of-Door Pnrlor.
There was a time when in our more
n,Jrthern towns and villages furniture
adapted especially for use on the
piazza was unheard of; when even a
chair was considered blot upon the
fcir surface of the shining Fl jor, and
the barren, spotless cleanness of the
front stoop" was thing to be won
dered at. Nowadays things are differ
ent, says the Kansas City Star, and even
in puritanical New England one sees
brilliantly colored hammocks and COM
Portable rocking chairs cleaning
through rim-covered trellises, which
shelter this same front stoop. These
out-of-door parlors can be made de-
lightfully charming and, fortunately,
simple and pretty piazza furniture Ia
within the reach of almost everyone.
1Iammocks, of course, are wanted, pro-
,iGed one has space enough to hang
And easy chairs, divans and tables.
1t is not everyone who can buy these
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24

Judge-Why did you assault this
man?
Hothead-Please, your honor, he
picked quarrel with me.
"What did he do?"
"His room is next to mine, and he
kept picking on banjo after midnight
until | simply had to slug him" IN. Y,
Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24
starting Right with Baby.

Baby can be trained in the first year
to derive profit from the instruction the
rest of its life. Good habits grown early
are a thousand times better than all
the worlds health facts that appeal to
the mind in after years. The mind Is
servant to the heart, and the heart Is
born and formed in early life. Gather
wisdom for baby's sake.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24

In France it is punishable offense
for anyone to give infants under Que
year any form of solid food unless such
be ordered by written prescription
signed by Q legally qualified medical
MeE,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24
HOPE Deferred.

I'm afraid" said the Arctic explorer,
ave won't find the north pole this trip"
"Guess not" replied his shivering
companion; well have to state that
the discovery has been postponed ON &C.
count nf the wather.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24
After the verdict of Guilty.

Judge-After this you ought to keep
away from bad company.
Prisoner-Yes, your honor. You
won't see me again for some time,-~Vp-
te,pets
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-09-24

IF a well could be dug to depth OF
Is miles, the air at the bottom would
bs 20 eesse "a quicksilver,
The herald., 1897-11-14

form a conspiracy to deprive the plain
tiff of it's own rights to manage it's own
business. If such thing were lawful,
then a combination may be organized
for the purpose of preventing the use of
typesetting machines. presses, harvest
ers, threshers and thousands of other
useful inventions.
Judge Caldwell dissents from his as
sociates in lengthy opinion, in which
he says:
"The only weapon of defense the labor
er can appeal to is the strike or the boy
colt or both. These weapons they have
an undoubted right to use, so long as
they use them in a peaceable and order
ly manner This is the only law of the
ultimate; that limitation is fundamental
and must be observed. 1t was observed
in this case in it's fullest extent. II these
weapons are withheld from them, then
they are indeed left naked to their ene-
mics"
The herald., 1897-11-14
LUMBER PRICES
Advance Steadily Since the Producers
Have Combined

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 13.-The
lumber manufacturers of the Pacific
Coast have agreed on a schedule Of
prices. The agreement was the result of
an attempt at another lumber combine
similar to the Central Lumber AssOcia-
tion that, a year or two ago, controlled
the wholesale traffic in lumber Of the
Northern Coast mills. A few weeks ago
most Of the owners of the prominent
mills between San Francisco and Puget
Sound signed an agreement to put lum-
Der on the market at prices that would
give promise of profit.
There is hardly a mill owner on the
Coast who does not belong to the new
organization.
The price of lumber advanced mate
rally as soon as the agreement among
the dealers was signed A basis of $40
per 1000 for rough lumber was agreed
upon for the schedule of prices.
Lumber previous to that had been sold
so low as $6 per 1000. AS soon as the or
ganization was formed, the Retailers
Association realized that an opportunity
had developed for advancing prices, and
for the past month they have been rails
ing the price at the rate of so cents a
week on the 1000 feet. with a prospect
Of advancing still further.
The herald., 1897-11-14
QUICK JUSTICE
Has Been Melted Out to Police Court
Shyster


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.-Judge
Conlan disbarred H. c. Grant, Police
Court attorney. from his court. 1t was
brought to the Courts notice that Grant
had blackmailed Mary Silver out Of
dollar and ring.
Captain Robinson heard about the
matter and commanded him to return
the ring. which he did. The woman was
IN the City Prison awaiting sentence
and Grant represented that he could
fix the matter with Judge Conlan for
SO. She did not have the amount. so
she gave him her ring and her last dol
lar. When the Judge heard what Grant
had done, he ordered him to appear in
court.
The woman testified that Grant had
blackmaled her. Grant made denial
but It found little favor in he Courts
eyes.
This Is the worst piece Of pettifog-
ging ever heard Of" remarked Judge
Conlan. AN attorney who will stoop
to such a contemplate piece of business
ought to be severely punished, and If it
was within my province, would send
you to Jail. You are a disgrace to the
profession, and don't you ever appear
in this court room again. 1 hope the
other judges will bar you from their
DOORS"
The herald., 1897-11-14
The Government Brand

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The old
practice of branding animals owned by
the United States with hot iron will
be resumed under regulation just
issued by Major General Miles. 1t pro-
vides that all public animals shall upon
the day received be branded with the
letters "U. S." on their foreshoulder, the
letters to be two inches in height. Cav
airy and artillery horses assigned to
organizations will also be branded on
the hoof of one fore-foot and one and
one-half inches below the coronet. The
practice of branding horses and mules
used in the army was abandoned a few
years ago out of humane consideration
for the animals, but it has been found
necessary to have some distinguishing
mark on the animals and branding with
a hot iron is the only practicable method
of making 1t.
The herald., 1897-11-14
Lynching Averted

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 1S.-The
timely arrival of troops at Carrollton,
Pickens county, about daylight yester-
day morning thwarted the efforts OF
mob to lynch Bud Board, colored, on
trial there for rape. The lynchers were
Just preparing to close in upon the
court house and overpower the sherin
and dozen deputies who had stood
guard all night, when the Warrior
Guards Of Tuscaloosa drove up and dis
persed the throng. The soldiers sur
rounded the court house. Court was re-
convened at 8 o'clock. BY noon it was
over and Board had been sentenced to
hang December 10.
Governor Johnson says he is greatly
gratified at the success Of the officers
and troops in thwarting the mob and
will spare no efforts to give the prisoner
the full protection of the law.
The herald., 1897-11-14
YELLOW FEVER
New Cases Appear, but the Business
Situation Improves

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 13.-There was
an increase in the run of yellow fever
cases today, II being reported. Edward
c. Mitchell and Jennie Collins died of the
disease.
However, the business situation is
steadily improving as the country par
ishes and surrounding states are
gradually relaxing their quarantine re-
strictions against the city. Refugees
are beginning to return to the city. The
Louisville and Nashville railroad has
put on it's coast train, and the removal of
the Texas quarantine on Monday next
will allow the Southern Pacific and
other roads to resume traffic.
Austin, Tex.-Governor Culberson to-
day issued proclamation giving notice
that on and after November 25th he
would raise the quarantine against New
Orleans, Memphis and all other yellow
fever infected points in Louisiana and
Mississippi.
The herald., 1897-11-14
The Advance in Egypt

LONDON. Nov. 13.-According to a
dispatch tothe Daily Mail from Cairo,
Egypt, the advance of the Anglo
Egyptian expedition toward Omdurman,
on the Nile, opposite the site of Khar-
toum, where the Khalifa has concen-
trated his troops for a final stand. will
be resumed in January.
The Egyptian troops will be used as 1t
is not practicable to spare the necessary
force of EngliShmen.
The herald., 1897-11-14
LABoR's RIGHTS
Do Not Include the Practice of Boy
cotting

cotting
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 13.-An opinion
has been handed down in the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals, holding
that the boycott is not a legal weapon.
The case in question is that Of the Ok
ley Stave Company of Kansas City VS..
II. C. Hoskins and twelve others, all
members of the Coopers' Union No IS
of Kansas City and the Trades Assembly
of the same place. Some of them We're
employed in the Oxley Stave Company's
works.
In January, 1896, the stave company
placed in their plant a machine to hoop
barrels. The defendants, after request
ing the stave company to withdraw
their machines and having their request
refused, caused a boycott. The stave
company went to the United States Dis
trict Court and secured an injunction
against the defendants, restricting them
from pushing the boycott. The defend
ants appealed to the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals. which now afflrms
the decision of the lower court.
Judges Sanborn and Thayer, in doing
10. said the defendants had no right to
The herald., 1897-11-14
A 0UATEMALAN REBEL
PLACED UNDER ARREST AT SAN
FRANCISCO
Fuentes Failed to Pay His Bills and
Hard Hearted Creditors Now
Want Their Pay

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.-Ex- Gen
eral Daniel Fuentes, of the Guatemalan
insurgent forces, who recently arrived
from Mexico, was arrested upon war;
rant issued at the instance of his for
mer agents, Schwartz Bros. of this city,
in order to prevent his leaving the state
during the tendency Of a suit COM
menced against him today to recover the
sum Of $3.50, alleged to be due for money
advanced and goods sold and delivered,
prior to the recent rebellion in the Cen
trail American republic. AS the firm of
Schwartz Bros. now acts as agent for
President Barrios of Guatemala, Fuentes
declares that the suit and subsequent
proceedings are simply part Of scheme
to harass and annoy him, and he
threatens to institute suit for damages
against Barrios' agents as the result
of his arrest. 1t Is claimed by Schwartz
Bros that Fuentes brought about $14O,-
900 from Guatemala with him. and that
he intended leaving his creditors in the
lurch. This. however. is denied by
Tuentes, who says that the only ground
upon which the suspicion that he had
means is based is the fact that fifteen
boxes of specie were brought here by
the steamer on which he sailed from
Mexico to this country.
NEVER SAID so
CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 13.-Prospero
Morales. leader of the revolution in
Guatemala, Is still here with several
companions. He denies the statements
attrihute ed tn him 'by some of the paSsen-
gers on the steamer Albion, which arrived
two days ago at San Diego, Cal, to the
effect that Fuentes was a traitor and
that he would have shot him down like
q dog. and that Fuentes, If he ever en-
tered Guatemala, would be killed by the
friends of the revolution. He says he
said nothing of the'kind. Morales also
denies that he tried to charter the
steamer Albion to transport troops down
the coast to Guatemala.
The herald., 1897-11-14

in a large measure to the insufficient
room accommodations for examination
Of the larger classes at the University.
Hereafter students may be marked on
their terms work and examinations
will be given only by such instructors
as wish TO keep up the old custom. Fri
day, December the 10th, is the day set
this year for the midwinter examina-
tions.
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Peddler Paralyzed

STOCKTON, Cal, Nov. 13.-Antonio
Pratto, an Italian vegetable raiser, who
owns a small piece of land on the Cop
peropolis road, three or four miles from
town, was pitched out of his wagon this
morning shortly after o'clock, on Mar
ket street. He was hurled through the
air for distance of twenty feet and
struck on the pavement. He suffered a
general concussion, every muscle in his
body being paralyzed. He died at the
Receiving Hospital two hours after
ward from his injuries.
The herald., 1897-11-14
Somebody Will Swear

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.-Officers and
members of the local naval battalion were
much troubled over the prospect that the
Marion may be sent to San Diego as
training ship for the Third division. in
stead of being moored in this harbor Cap
tain Louis H. Turner went to Vallejo today
to consult with the naval authorities at
Mare island, when 1t was definitely stated
that the Marion shall be located here.
The Comanche is to be sent to San Diego,
if the government will assume the respon-
sibility of the voyage.
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Daring Burglar

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. ia daring
burglar who has been operating in the
Western Addition is behind prison bars.
He was arrested while in the act of ran
sacking house at Pip Sutter street. His
name is Sydney Kellett, 10 years Of age.
Although an innocent-appearing youth
the police say he is desperate house
breaker, with at least thirty burglaries
to his credit.
The herald., 1897-11-14
Smith-DixOn

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 13.-Arrange-
ments have been perfected for second
meeting between Solly Smith and
George Dixon, to take place in this city
in February. The fight will be pulled
off before the Occidental club. O'Rourke,
DiXon's manager, said: "The men will
meet in February in twentyround go.
George is willing and Solly has given
his consent"
The herald., 1897-11-14
The Barron Estate

OAKLAND, Cal, Nov. 13.-The con-
test of the will of the late Edward Bar
ron has been compromised and permis-
sion has been asked Of the court to drop
the case. The estate consisted of real
and personal property valued at sew
eral millions. The son was cut Off with
the income from 100000. He filed con-
test and secured verdict, which was
set aside. Further proceedings will now
be stopped.
The herald., 1897-11-14

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.-Advices
received in this city convey the infor-
nation that the steamship Mariposa,
from Sydney and Auckland, due here
November Is, has 100000 English SOW
ereigns, equal to S1,5OO,OOO, consigned to
two local banks. This is the fourth
shipment during the past four months,
making the aggregate received this fall
from the same source about $10,000,0O0.
The herald., 1897-11-14
Gamblers Raided

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. ia posse
of police under Sergeant Shea made a
raid late tonight on the Chinese gamb-
ling houses in the Oriental block, and in
the building occupied by the Pacific
Benevolent society $50 Chinese gamblers
were arrested and 500 in cash and a large
quantity of gambling implements cap
tured
The herald., 1897-11-14
Berkeley Examinations

BERKELEY, Cal.,. Nov. 13.-The IA
Guilty of the State University has
abolished the rule requiring examina-
tions at the close of the term. At the
meeting of the academic council reso-
tuition was passed allowing instructors
the privilege of dispensing with the ex-
aminations at the close Of the present
term.
The abolition Of examinations was due
The herald., 1897-11-14
Veterans at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 49,
Governor Daniel H. Hastings of Penn
sylvania and staff, and Commander-in-
Chief Gen. j. P. 8. Goblin of the G. A. r.
with his staff. arrived in the city this
morning. During last night and this
morning many special trains loaded
The herald., 1897-11-14
The Fowler Failure

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-The assignee for
the Fowler Cycle Manufacturing Com
pany, insolvent. filed an inventory OF
the assets and liabilities of the concern
today. The total assets are valued at
$223,275; the liabilities. consisting OF ac-
counts and notes payable. are $211.467.
making excess Of assets over liabilities
$12,270.
The herald., 1897-11-14
Nobody Hurt

SAUSALITO, Cal, Nov. 13.-Thc
southbound San Rafael local train on
the North Pacific Coast railroad was de-
rallied at 6:4O p. m. by an open switch at
Ross station. The engineer and firemen
were slightly injured, but none of the
passengers were hurt. The northbound
train. which usually passes the local at
Tamalpais, went on to Ross station and
took off the passengers from the disabled
train. The damage is reported as not
very heavy.
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Sudden Death

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 13.-Martin De-
vine, well-known young attorney,
dropped dead at noon today at his resi-
dence here. He had been feeling Ill for
several days. He had been home for a
couple of days attending his two chill
dren, who are down with diphtheria.
Deceased was a native Of Sacramento,
and 80 years old.
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Posse in Pursuit

WARREN, Idaho. Nov. 13-Yesterday
at o'clock the mail pan was held up
here by lone highwayman and ordered
to dsmount from his horse. The carrier
was then told to cut the mail sack open,
which he did. The robber took all the
registered mail and letters.
There was about $4,000 in cash in four
different parcels.
The sheriff and posse Immediately set
out in pursuit.
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Lame Defense

DENVER, Col, Nov. 1S.-The jury in
the case of Frederick c. Sanchez, who
killed his wife in the Colorado House in
this city October Both, returned a verdict
of guilty of murder in the first degree
today. Sanchez defense was that he ac-
cidentally shot his wife in nightmare,
The herald., 1897-11-14

with Pennsylvanians arrived, and there
are now several thousands of veterans
here. The events of today We're the
regimental dedications of monuments.
The survivors of regiments gathered
around the monuments in their honor
and dedicated them with appropriate
ceremonies,
The herald., 1897-11-14
A Famous Physician

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Dr. Susan
Edison, one of the best-known physicians
in the United States, died here last night.
She was one of the physicians who at
tended President Garfield when he was
shot. She was for many years physi-
clan to the Garfield family.
The herald., 1897-11-14

Economy Remember we sell
inLadies' goods cheaper
IIrdo~,,,o.. than any other
SA "~"A house, but for
cash only. Our prices are always
subject to change to lower figures.
When cut prices are advertised
elsewhere, you can always find
ours as low. We guard your IN
terestS.
Children's Vests, 1Oc and up,
heavy fleeced vests and pants, In
white, we'll finished.
At 25c each
Ladies' extra heavy vests and
pants, long sleeves, we'll shaped
pants to match.
At 36c each
Ladies' pure white ribbed vests
and pants, fleeeed, silk finished:
worth SOC.
At SOC suit
Children's union suits of good
winter weight, fleece lined. but.
toned in back, extra fine finish
good at 75c suit.
Sheets and Pillow Cases
A few left from last weeks big
sale.
Arc Pillow Case. dsx36 in.. for.,, oc
A I5c Pillow Case, 42x36 in, tor...Ioc
An I8c Pillow Case, 42x36 in. ,for"I2H
A zoe Pillow Case, 54x3o in, ,for"I2Hc
All Sheets and Gases are torn and
ironed by hand, not only better
made, but cost less than the ma
terial.
A4sc Sheet Sheet yds long for for 35e 3sc
A45c Sheet, ,63xoo,2A " "for 371ac
A 6oc Sheet, ,ooxoo, ~ I" for 45c
A 75c Sheet. ooxoo, hemstitched, for soc
The herald., 1897-11-14
Army Appointments

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-The ap-
pointment has been determined upon of
Assistant Commissary General VIM. H.
Bell, now on duty in this city. as Com
missary General Of Subsistence to sue
The herald., 1897-11-14

\ House The sort that leaves a
u;rars good impression; a
J Hllie"S Souvenir rich in quail
\ Cheap ity as we'll as beauty;
they're the best made for the
: prices paid. Worthy of careful
= scrutiny is a
eOc Table Damask Monday at 45c
Pure Linen, Is Sc in. wide, loom
: dice pattern in cream or white,
exceptional values. Other MOTTO
= be. e.overlooked values y
At 2tc yard
J A nice grade of pure linen Ia.
= bic Damask, cream and of 81
in. width; good value at 4oc.
\ At 4oc yard
4 A 66.nch Damask; pure flax,
J pretty patterns and extra value;
: should be Csc.
At SOC yard
= Bought to sell at 4sc, but we're
liberal this week; it's Sc inches
y broad, extra heavy, all linen.
: At &c yard
Is Pieces Of pure bleached, all
~ linen Ba!nsley Crash, If in. wide,
. regular SIC yard.
At 4c yard
\ I8.inch wide extra quality Cotton
4 Crash, heavy twill, sold else.
- where at 64c.
= At 8Tc yard
An A I quality of glass toweling,
= I8 in. wide, in red and blue as.
sorted checks; I2Hc kind.
: At 75c yard
\ Extra inducement for fine linen
buying, y in. wide, pure Irish
= Linen, soft finish, handsome pat
terms; the kind we usually sell
at $I.oo.
D Notion Every day almost adds
= c,,.,. new features to this
oPe~io'0 interesting section, no.
tably today, as follows:
\ &C Toilet Soap. good quality.
SC Finishing Braids, assorted pat.
4 terms.
&C, regular Ioc Tooth Brush.
= &C Embroidery Hoops, all sizes.
Sc Chidreh's Hose Supporters,
: Landsey Clasp.
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