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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
The GiIsOnite Deposits.

After passing the Nelson substitute the
bankruptcy bill and permitting Senator
Morgan to offer an amendment to the free
homestead bill, providing that all public
lands not taken up by public entry by
January l. 1900, shall be granted to the
states and territories, where these lands
are located for educational purposes, the
senate adjourned from Thursday to Mon
day. In the house Mr.. Bland has come
forward as the leader of the opposition
to the Bailey faction in the split in the
democratic ranks, Mr.. Bland and his fol-
lowers voting with the republicans In
the debates over the senate amendment
to the Indian bill Mr.. Lacey offered sub
stitute proposition to instruct the con-
ferees to insist upon the provision 10
lease the gilsonite lands in the Uncom-
pahgre reservation as would prevent Their
control by combinations. Mr.. Dingl "
said the question at issue was as TO
whether in this particular case the laws
applicable to mineral lands should APP
ply This was the only large gilsonite
deposit in the country. If the royalty
obtained by Great Britain from asphal-
tum deposits were obtained the govern
ment would profit to the extent of S3OOOO,-
900 If these lands were thrown open TO
individual entry it would inevitably re-
suit in the transference of indiVldull
rights in creation of a monopoly which
could control the price. Mr.. Bailey Of
fered an amendment which was voted
down. 40 to 20, to grant lands in the res
erVation to the state of Utah for educa-
tional purposes. That proposition of Mr..
Lacey then prevailed without division
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

consent. All, what folly will not man
commit when in love!
Next day it was reported that Bran
don was seriously indisposed. | took
out the medicine chest, as in duty
bound. and ordered the cabin stewart
to attend him. Three days later Mr.
Brandon was reported dead.
When / was informed of this l en-
tered his cabin. He was lying on the
under berth, pale and motionless as
DEATH ! felt the body; it was cold and
rigid. If this were not death, he simu-
lated it to perfection. | sent for the
sailmaker. who sewed the body up in
my presence. When his task was COM
pleted l dismissed him, and, securing
the cabin door inside, with a sharp
knife ripped open the stitches. My
hand shook painfully. What If he
were really dead?
l confess to experiencing n singular
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

passage into his daughters cabin,
where he concealed himself
In the first dog watch of the same
afternoon the bell commenced to toll
its solemn knell for the funeral of An
thony Brandon. Officers and men and
passengers stood round me with heads
uncovered as | read from the Book of
Common Prayer the beautiful and inn
pressive burial service.
After the funeral Brandon returned
to his own cabin, which was kept con-
stantly locked. and the key of which
! retained in my possession. With my
cOnivance, Alice struggled food to him
from day to day. Several weeks after
ward. while proceeding up the Atlantic
coast under all sail. we were hailed by
Il tug. Anticipating danger, | slipped
down the companion way and convey
ed Brandon to my own cabin for con-
cealment. When l went on deck again
l was lust in time to see a stout. we'll
groomed party laundering over the yes
sells side. Without any preliminares
he brusqueE demanded;
Got a passenger of the name of
Brandon on board"
Il had, stranger; l had
He gazed at me inquiringly.
Come below. sir" said |.
AS we descended he explained that
bo WAS q detective sent in pursuit of
brandon. who had absconded from
Australia with considerable sum of
n,opev and valuable negotiable securi-
+,es When he had produced his war
rort ordered the mate to fetch the
ioahook Under date of Jan. 10 he
read this entry:
"Ruried at sea in latitude 80 degrees
40 minutes north, longitude 33 degrees
16 minutes west. Anthony brandon'
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

feeling of relief when the man opened
his eyes, and the resuscitated Brandon
sat up. l administered some brandy,
which helped to revive him. Then he
produced from an American trunk a
dummy figure which he had previously
prepared and weighted, and inclosed it
in the shroud This he sewed up with
his own hands. Not word was spoken
by either of us. When all was COM
pleted l stepped out to reconnoiter.
Seeing the coast was clear, | signaled
him, and he crept swiftly across the
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
o. I'VE never been shipwreck-

time I've been to sca-a matter
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Cause of death un-

cabin passenger. Cause of death I'M
known"
He muttered something under ms
breath which was quite unintehigloie
to me. Then he demanded to see Bran
don's effects. l led the way into MS
cabin. He ransacked every trunk anu
portmanteau; but not vestige OF paper
or anything of value did he discover
The expression on his face when he ieIt
the ship some hours later was not par
ticularly pleasant
When we arrived at the docks Ut
New York | struggled Mr.. Brandon
ashore in one of his daughters trunks
after they had been searched by the
customs officer. No one in the snip
ever suspected the truth. Their secret
remained alone with me.
1t was arranged that Alice ana
should be married quietly before set
ting out on my next voyage, and our
honeymoon was to be spent ON the
bosom of the deep. When we parted
that night she promised to commune
cate with me when her father had Sc
cured some quiet retreat in the coun-
try. She kept her promise. Here Is
the letter. | have preserved it all these
years. 1t has neither supelScriphon
nor signature:
Dear Old Captain-Many, many
thanks for all your kindnesses My
husband and for Mr.. Brandon is my
husband, though it was not known in
the Arllngton-Will never forget them.
Pray forgive the deceit we found 1t
eXpedient to practice on you in order to
carry out our plans. We are in fairly
affluent circumstances, for my husband
did not lose the money in speculation,
as | thought it necessary to tell you.
Dear Captain, | know l can rely on
you, for your own sake, not to inform
the authorities about my husband. AS
he died at sea, we expect to live secure
ly, unmolestcd by the bank officials or
the police. GoOd-by forever"
And that was the end Of my ro-
nance. No, l never heard anything
more about them Whether they lived
to enjoy their ill-gotten gains or wheth-
err they didn't, | cannot tell. But this
l do know, she was the first woman
that ever fooled me, and, by heaven,
she was the last. | never gave another
the chance.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

embeZzled large sums of money belong
ing to the bank to speculate with. or
course. he meant to replace it before
the audit, when the deficit would have
been discovered. But he lost it all, and
that ii why he fed the country
rs that ALP said l. with sigh of
relief. It's bad enough. certainly, but
| fail to see that in itself it forms n
sufficient barrier to our union"
But that is not the worst. My faith
or is convinced that the police may
have traced him to Melbourne and 10
this ship. He declares he viii be ar
rested on landing"
Nothing more likely" l thought.
But l asked; Has he any plan TO suG-
gestG"
Yes. OH yes, if you will only assist
him. But it seems too horrible to con
template. He says it is his only chance
to escape"
what is it. them
THAT he should die and be buried at
sea" she responded. with perceptible
shiver.
Il don't understand"
"He proposes to feign death. Then,
after he had been sewed up for burial
we must find the means to liberate him
and substitute something else"
The daring audacity of the proposal
fairly took my breath away. If discov-
cred, the consequences TO me in aiding
and abettng a felon to escape would
be disastrous. l resolved to have moth
ing to do with such a criminal proceed
ing, but look of entreaty from those
fearful eyes made me falter in my res
olution.
For my sake" she murmured, plead
ingly, placing her fair white hand on
my arm. Her touch thrilled me. hes
itated no longer, but gave an unwilling
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

The senate chamber had Il deserted APP
pearance Mondoy when the session open
ed, many of the senators having gone to
New York to attend the Grant cere-
monies. Senator Harris of Tennessee
was at his desk for the first time in many
weeks, and was congratulated on his re-
turn from a serious illness. When the
Indian bill was reported back from the
house an effort was made TO send it to
conference, but Mr.. German objected,
saying that it had been understood that
no business whatever was to he trans
acted. ThereupOn on motion of Morrill,,
the senate adjourned to Thursday. The
house held a purely formal session.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
1T is A PECULIAR PENSION CASE.
wisconsin Man Getting the Benefit of
Washington Mans Record.

washington, April PA peculiar pen
t 4ion ease mas been brought to the atten-
tlon of Commissioner Evans by Represen-
IauVe Lewis of Washington. William
David Mckinley Davis, who is now ct the
solulers home at Orting, is an applicant
Ior pension and was some time ago NO
tileq mat another William d. M. DAVIS.
VI lsconsln, who served in an Indiana
regiment during the war. was now draw
ing the pension under the number FOR
when ne made application. Mr. Davis
oL oFtlng has sent to the pension bureau
mere sworn testimony as to his identity.
together with the copy of his discharge.
anu mas now some hopes of getting the
matter Strengthened out in a short time.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
Spokane Citizen Ticket.

spokane, Aprli ga cIrzen's committee
OF loo nave put the following municipal
ucket into the field: Mayor, DR.. E. d.
Olmstead; comptroller, George A. Liebes;
treasurer, w. s. McCrea; councilmen, C.
j. T. ONO ]. M.Comstock, ]. A. Schiller,
}. ID Hinkle, w. H. Acuff, w. K. Holmes
and c. Dunning.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
And He Was Carromed or.

Traveller (at a crowded hoteD-How
much do owe you? What's my bill?
Hotelkeeper-Let me see; your room
was
Traveler-I didn't have any room. I
slept on the billiard table.
Hotelkeeper-Ah, well, 40 cents an
hour-BoSton Post.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01
At a Literary Dinner.

81 suppose there were some bright
things said at Mrs. Lionunters literary
party last Z yht?"
"a few"
"Who got off the most interestingly"
"The butler-when he announced
that dinner was ready."-Illustrate
Bits.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-05-01

No dinner tastes as good as 1t reads In
a cook book, and woman never looks
as well as a fashion plate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
III. v " G. A. Moonlight Tonight.

The Y. VI. y. n. nVo''''s"
AT last the day for the Young Men
Christian Associations great inooiliisin ~
ie al hand The excursion VIII 80 Oh tu nr1
steamer Pocahontas to-nlsht anu 49,
Lave the wharf at s o'clock sharp. Every
no,ahIe event. Members of the associa-
ton will be carried free, ana can Iahe
their friends at reasonable rates; fel
sons desiring tickets can secure tilenl a.
,ba huiIding during the day or al the BOAT
at the regular rates. hos been
A most excellent programme mas Deeh
arranged and embraces the ledullls oh-
tartai1ers of the city. There VIII be
polk Miller with his humor ana Dahlo,
~ Tony Miller Combination, Whlch II
always a great attraction; the Maie eual
tette. composed of Messrs. , tiauuoi L., =.
WATKINS Thurston Cardoza. Frank Gun
,inebam and Oscar Lehman; mando-
lin and Guitar club, and other meritorious
attractions. - .s.oo,o+io,, ,,il,
THE Young men of the ASSOCIATION VIII
he In charge of the refreshments. one
- ,ha faatures of the evening Will be the
AL event of the Greek-Turkish mem
hership war. The Turkish victory VIII
he celebrated by a social half,ho
Toasts. dry and otherwise, VIII pe IN
order The Greeks will don white caps
and APRONS and serve while the Vlctors
eat Every member Of the Turkish. Greek
nnested TO report at the dning-room for
his event promptly at $40 7. Nj. Extra
cnrs viii he in waiting on the return OF
H. steamer 10 carry the excursionists
home Let all the members and frlends
~ the association join in making this
initial event a tremendous success. The
building will close sharp AT O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
BY n. w. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
fi
TRUSTEES SALE u
THOSE TWO FRAME DWELLINGS,
Nos. 1913 AND 1915 WEST CLAY
STREET
AT AUCTION.

In execution of two certain deeds OF
trust one dated February |. 1890 and re-
corded In the Clerks Office of the Chan-
cery Court of the city Of Richmond, IN
Deadlock 139 3D." page Al, and the
other dated August 26, 1882, and recorded
i'm said court. i'm Deadlock lac -, page
42s default having been made In the pay
ment of a part of the debts secured. ana
being required by the beneficiary so to do,
| will sell by public auction, on the
premises. on
THURSDAY, JULY s, 1897,
at o'clock p. NJ. the DWELLINGS
above referred to, together with the lot
Itnon which they stand, fronting ABOUT
90 feet 10 inches on the south SIDE OF
CIav street. between Norton and KIM
nov streets and running back between
noTalIeI lines l53 feet TO an alley IN the
rear 20 feet wide. -. ,,o,,soe .e,.
These are good two-story houses, rent
vol and should attract the attention OF
hon,a- seekers and investors.
TERNS: Cash sufficient TO defray the
oxnenses OF executing the trust, and 10
,,oir ali taxes 10 day of sale, and TO DIS
ppissrge the debts now due, amounting 10
90 satq7 and the residue at such time and
s-'11,,-od i'm such manner as the grantor
So nrescribe and direct. or in case OF
sadiy,re TO give such direction, then upon
ll,,,ai credits OF six and twelve months,
80 notes with interest added and Sc
10, nv a deed of trust upon the pro-
eu,t GEORGE c. JEFFERSON,
10 Trustee in both deeds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
Married ut West Point.

On yesterday afternoon az o'cIock
Mr.. Harry ID. Noon. OF this city anu
united i'm marriage by the Rev Mr.. But
lard. of that place. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of a few or
their chosen friends. after when MI
and Mrs. Moon left for Baltimore, PM
adelphia. and the former home OF the
groom. in Morrisville, Pa.
Though residing in West Point, the
bride has spent much time in this city.
where she is well known. Until Few
yisvi,le Pa. from which place he came
TO Richmond to accept position as sec
retary of the Old Dominion Preserving
Company. During these few years Mr..
Moon has won many friends, whose UNI
limited confidence he enjoys: After their
honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs. Moon will re-
aide in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
The Talbot Residence to he Sold
To-Day.

Under a decree of the Law and Equity
Court, entered on the 1st instant, by con-
sent Of all parties Messrs. James c.
Lamb, w. j. Leake. and Il. Il. Munford,
who were appointed special commission
ers for the purpose, will sell at O'clock
p. NJ. to-day, through j. b. Elan & Co.,
auctioneers. the handsome residence OF
Allan Talbot. ESD. 203 west Franklin
street. The legal controversy respecting
it having been fully settled by the said
decree. this very valuable property will
now be sold without opposition. The
house is one of the prettiest and most
costly ones in Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08

The Jefferson roof-garden entertain
ment. which Will be given Thursday
night. July 18th. will be the event Of the
summer season. Some OF the best local
talent have been secured, headed by
Rlchmond's genial laugh-producer. Polk
Miller. The committee OF ladies In charge
met yesterday afternoon. and were en-
thus!astic over the prospect OF an almost
assured large attendance. The capacity
thoroughly tested on this occasion. and
the stage management, in the hands OF
Mr. Horace +. Smith. will assure a
smooth nerformance. The entertainment
n for the benefit Of the Virginia Hos
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
FOrest-HilI Vaudeville.

The matinee performances which are
given every Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock at Forest-Hill Park have proven
10 be very enjoyable, and are largely at
tended. crowds of ladies and children wit
Messing each performance. special fea-
ture that affords great amusement TO all.
especially the little ones. is the clever
Punch and Judy show given by Ganelleau.
There will be the regular matinee next
Saturday, and the usual night perform
ance each week night. The crowds con-
time large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
Meeting of Grocers ro-yIrht.

The retail grocers will meet at Laube's
Hall tonight TO perfect the organization
which was commenced at their last
meeting. by the election of a president
and secretary. The several committees
appointed to solicit new members have
been working faithfully. and have added
many names TO their list 1t is desired
this meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
EAMILY CARRIAGE, BICYCLE,
II ELECTRIC FANS.
FURNITURE. &C, AT AUCTION.

will sell at my auction-house at 1889
A. NJ. ,so-
TO-DAY CThursday). JULY 8, 1897,
one i-seat Extension-Top Family 'ar-
rage. for one or two horses; -.
One 1896 Imperial Bicycle. with toois'
orc y.rv Good Upholstered Parlor SUIT
Walnut and oak Chamber suits;
Two Electric-Fans. suitable for STORE
office. SC: r,..as,on-
Wardrobes. Oak and Walnut EXTENSION
Tables. Lounges, OAK ana o'hT, r,c vel.
Rursaus Bedsteads. Washstands'
Rockers Chairs. High-Arm Singer sew sew
ing-Machlne. Mattresses. Bed-springs,
pillows. Screens and large asso''-
TEORGE w MAYO.
sva Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
BY r. r. Harrison and L. A. Catiin,
Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
HIGHLY VALUABLE SUBURBAN
PROPERTY.
FRONTING ON HERMITAGE ROAD
AND LEIGH STREET.

BY virtue OF the aforementioned de-
cree. the undersigned special commits
sioners. therein appointed. will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder,
subject to the approval OF the court, on
TUESDAY. JULY 20. 1897,
Mt o'clock p. NJ, on the premises. the
following PROPERTY-to wit, that ccr-
tain TRACT OF LAND I'm Henrico coun-
ty, Va, near the northwestern limits or
Richmond. containing ~ acres. more or
less. bounded on the west by the Her
mitage road on the north by Howard $
road. on the east by Gordon's estate ana
Spotswood avenue, and on the south by
Leigh street.
The property will first be offered in
blocks. as shown on a plat made by
James T. Redd q Son, which can be seen
at the office of Il. A. Catlin. No. north
Eleventh street. and so much thereoI
will be sold as may be necessary TO pay
the costs of sale, and the debt due 70 the
Home Building Company perpetuaD,
amounting TO $4,000. with interest from
the date of the decree; but II the aggre-
gate amount Of the sales by blocks snail
not be sufficient 10 pay off said debt and
costs. then we will offer the property
as a whole including streets and alleys,
as above described; and II the amount
thus obtained shall be greater than the
amount realized from the sale by blocks
il will be sold as a whole, otherwise the
sale by blocks will be reported 10 the
court for continuation.
TERMS: One fourth cash, and the bal
ance at six, twelve, and eighteen months,
evidenced by negotiable notes of the pur-
chaser. with interest added, and title
retained until the whole of the purchase
money shall have been paid, and con-
veyance is ordered by the court.
EDMUND WADDlLL JR,
JOHN 4. LAMB.
PRESTON COOKE,
WILLIAM G. PRESTON,
Special Commissioners.
NJ. c. Staples ct ais, Plaintiffs, against
E. A. Catlin Trustee. &c, Defend
ants.-In the Law and Equity Court OF
the city of Richmond:
l. p. p Winston, Clerk Of said court
certify that the bond required of the spe-
cial commissioner by the decree in said
cause of June 26 1897, has been duly
given.
Given under my hand this 9TH day of
July. 1857. L. Z. WlNSlON
jyS clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
Runaway Accident Near Ashland.

Messrs Winston Cranberry and S. r..
Carter were painfully injured near Ash
land on Tuesday by being thrown from
the buggy i'm which they were driving a
spirited hcrse. The shaft OF their con-
veyance broke soon after they left Lieu
tenant Cooks house, and the frightened
horse bolted. Both gentlemen were badly
bruised. and the buggy was completely
demolished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
BY J. r. Ward Auctioneer.
NIESSERSCHMIDTS BAhEkl
wi AND ENTIRE OUTFIT,
No. PIP WEST BROAD STREET,
AT AUCTION.

nv reouest of the proprietors. who are
declining business, L will sell on
THURSDAY. JULY ., 1897.
AT 1890 A. NJ. the entire outfit OF MES
SERSS;CCsHMIDTS BAKERY, consisting
of
Bake Ovens; -
1 Heavy. First-Class Horses;
Wagons. i'm good order;
) No / Showcases;
/ New Cash Register;
: Fine Narble-Top Counters;
1 WritingDesk;
/ lot Glass Jars;
Fine Ice-Cream Tables;
10 Cane-Seat Chairs;
Rread pans. Measures. Salvers. &c;
Also a choice lot of Canned Goods-Ap-
nles Peaches, and Currants-diil
many other .rticles too numerous 10
mention. -. yo,.
stable and twelve rooms over store Tor
rent The business is sold for the reason
thar one of the partners wishes 70 re
ire The entire outfit IS in splendid Or
der and should command the attention
TERMS: Thirty davs on all amounts
over $50 with good endorser; 8 per cent
o oaaod ~ j. X. WARD,
'uN Auctioneer.
William II. Burton, Salesman ty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
In the Chancery Conrt Of the city o

We will sell, at public auction. on the
premises,
TUESDAY. JULY 18TH. AT 6 =. NJ.
this desirable CHURCH-HILL DWELL
ING. IL contains about seven rooms,
large hall and is well built.
THE LOT fronts 30 feet by i25 to an
alley. THE NEIGHBORHOOD and loca-
tion is very desirable. and here Is an OPP
nortunity 10 purchase a nice home or to
secure a desirable investment at much
below its actual value.
TERMS: Easy and announced at sale.
J. THOMPSON BROWN g CO.
Tvs Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
JOHN BOWERS,

SOIL. AGENT, go
THE COSMOPOLITAN lNCANDA|
CENT GASLlCuT,
N.75 SET IN PLACE. .,,r-
The undlsputed best lisht on We hsif
ket. and gives more light ana save
RepaIring Ranges. Fireplaee'' ''V'
and Furnaces a speciAlty' .>.n CAS-
arr T1rISSING. PLUMBING. AND va
FITTING. az
Old phone, Isl srsA -
Wv tmy l6-su. TURIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-08
s25 WAKEFIELD BABY-CARRIAGE'
FOR $3.50.
T # &C COHEN CO THE COHEN CO.

pital, and tickets are on sale at the
jefferson Hotel office; also. by the ladies
composing the Board of Directors, both
American and German branches.