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The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19

When the sheriff turned into the prl-
vate thoroughfare he began to review
the directions that had been given him
at the postofiice: Follow the lane and
you'll find barn at the other end.
Back OF the barn there's another short
wagon track leading down into hol-
low. In that hollow there is house.
and in that house you'll find Juan Mel
son."
He repeated those instructions over
and over again to the accompaniment
OF the clatter of the horses hoofs
against the clods OF frozen earth and
the creaking of the buggy which
lunged In and out of the deep ruts and
wheel tracks. The snow had been sift-
ing down lightly at intervals through
out the morning. but along toward
noon the weather had moderated lit
tie and the low-hanging clouds gave
promise OF heavy storm. which had
fairly set in by the time the sheriff
reached the barn. There were high
bars impeding his progress at that end
OF the lane. and he grumbled fretfully
when he got out into the snow to let
them down. He led his horse through
the barn yard to where the cattle were
huddled close together In an open shed
and headed him into n second lane that
ran down to the hollow. II was only a
short distance down the slope to the
single house that stood in the deprcs-
sion of land and the sheriff did not get
back into the buggy.
1t was little house that Juan Nelson
lived In, half frame and half log. The
weather boarding had fallen on in
some places and where the mortar had
crumbled away there were chinks be-
tween the logs through which fakes
of snow seemed to be insiduously drift
Ing. When the sheriff first turned in
to the scarce-dcfned roadway there
was no person in sight around the lit
tie cottage, but before he was halfway
down the incline a flock of bare head ed
children. accompanied by three dogs,
swarmed out from the back OF the
house and stood watching him bashful-
~. He spoke TO the largest boy. who
had advanced farthcst to meet him,
and that rcd-headed youngster took to
his heels and ran toward the rear OF
the building whence he had Just ap-
peared.
There was no fence around the rude
dwelling and the sheriff. following the
boys lead. made his way into the back
yard. Soon after leaving the barn the
sound Of an ak had been heard. and
when the ofYicer came to n halt In the
midst of the small regiment OF chill
dren he saw that 1, was woman who
was splitting wood. She was tall and
Eaunt and thinly clad. She ceased
choppinE when her visitor alighted and
leaned against the handle OF the ax.
which rested hrmly on the log.
Mrs. Nelson. l presume" he said.
advancing toward her.
She pushed back her light, strinxy
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FAST RELAY RIDING,
\ Message Carried by Bicyciists From sa-
Ida to Denver In Fifteen Hours.


Denver, June 14.-At 1 o'clock yes
terday morning message from the
mayor of Salida to the mayor of Den
Yer was placed in a leather pouch and
slung over the back of bicycle rider
at Salida. AT o'clock last night the
message was delivered. Salida is 21o
miles from Denver by railroad and n
little more than that by wagon road.
The trip was made, therefore. Mt an
average speed of about fifteen miles an
hour. This remarkable feat was ac-
complished by dividing the distance
into short relays and covering il at the
utmost speed to be got out Of wheels
and legs under all kinds of conditions.
Considering that the roads were al
most uniformly bad-mountainous in
some places. muddy In others and
rough for the rest-the time made was
excellent. Some parts OF the road
were Travelled at n good deal less than
trce-minutc clip, to make up the time
lost over dangerous and almost impnss-
able stretches.
A notible circumstance IL that the
trip was made in exactly the schedule
time. To figure out to minute the
time necessary for a message TO travel
by relays n distance OF PIG miles was
something OF n feat itself. This credit
able bit OF calculation was performed
by J. a. MnGuIrc Of Denver and +. W.
Livesley OF Salida. They and the Sail
da Wheel Club. with the jealous as
sistancc OF the whcclmcn of Canon
City. Colorado Springs and Denver.
managed the ride.
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PASSING OF FAST pAv.
VIII soon B~ Entirely Aboilshed in
N~S Eagisnd.

VIII Soon H- Entirely Abolished In
N~S Eagiand.
II is evident that the time Is near
nj hand when fast day will have become
u thinE Of the past throughout New
England. xnys the Boston Transcript.
A very significant indication OF the
trend OF popular feeling In regard to
the annual fast day observance was
shown In the determined action OF
President Tucker of Dartmouth college
In announcing that the college routine
would take It's usual course on Thurs
day. the day appointed for fast day.
under protest, by the governor OF New
Hampshire. President Tucker says he
aboninatcs u religious farce and that
he agrees with Gov. Ramsdcil that fast
day should be abolished. Fast day is n
remnant OF the otherwise extinct su-
prrmncy OF church over state In things
which do not properly belong under
the formers charge. within tho last
generation Immense changes have come
over tho religious community In the
eastern stntcs by the growth Of the
Episcopniinn element. the great innux
OF Catholics. aud the liberalisink OF all
protestant denominations. not except
Ing the Trinitarian congregational
body. which In many respects. cspc-
cialIy ~ to form OF worship. spproxi-
mates wonderfully close TO the prclatic-
nj body which II was at one time its
cardinal article Of faith to abhor.
Fast day would have been abolished
years ago had men dared to act up to
their convictions. hut too many Of us
nrc apt to be guided In our public acts
by what We believe nrc other mems
convictions. perhaps because Of the
fact that other men arc In the majority
and their convictions must. therefore.
be respected out Of policy. II for no
higher confederation. hut the time II
now ri hand when the example Of Mas
aaehusrtts will bc followed and when
fast day. having long been but \ living
corpse. will br buried out Of sight In
every part Of New England.
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1'as.As~srl~aa fSeisgssss.

New York. June i3.--Aftcr i've days
Of sightseeing Ia Sew York and VI.
clnity. tho pan.Amcricnn delegates
left to-night on the Fail River stcn ,ncr
Puritan FOR Fail River. where they
Will spend tomorrow inspecting the
Industries Of that city. They will Wis.
Il = number Of New England cities. and
Will then start for n tour Of tho wccs-
ern cities. Aiost Of them will leave
Tor their homes about the latter part
OF July. although 1omc Of them. who
have special commiAsions from their
governments. will remain during the
entire summer.
This morning about = dozen Of tho
delegates entered carriages and were
driven through Central Park and
along the Riverside drive 70 Glare.
mont. whore they visited the Grant
tomb. Others NJ the party went to Il.
ratrick's cathedral 10 attend divine
services. Returning TO the Waldorf
the party had luncheon and received
visits from several gentismrn VIII.
AAd net them durias the week.
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WHITE TOPAZ.
Bsautifai ston.s to he Seen At the
Diamond Palace.

Bsautifui stones to he Seen At the
Diamond Palace.
Every day In the week and every
hour In the day one can see crowds
around the show windows of THE
CHICAGO DIAMOND PALACE. The
cause Of It all Is the now widely known
White Topaz. The White Topaz, or
carbonated diamonds. have come to be
recognized as the nearest thing on
earth to genuine diamonds, SO near In
deed is 1t that the proprietors Of the
DIAMOND PALACE do not hesitate to
place real diamonds In their windows
amidst their display Of White Topaz.
and allow the public to pick them out
at the selling price of the Topaz.
The latter stones have all the lovely
brilliancy Of the diamonds. sparkling
steadily and with wonderful fire. The
thousands OF these stones In the win
dows forms one Of the most gorgeous
displays and has proven an attraction
" hich is one OF the features OF Chi
cago.
In order to find out the advertising
medium best suited to their business.
this enterprising concern offers to send
a genuine White Topaz to all those
who will cut out and send them their
advertisement. which appears else
where In this paper, together with 25c
in stamps.
THE DIAMOND PALACE. like all
successful institutions, has many imi-
tators, who endeavor to sell cheap
rhincstones and other pastes claiming
they are topaz. We caution the pub
lie to be careful. as THE DIAMOND
PALACE. American Express building.
Chicago, are the sole importers OF these
stones.
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hair with one hand and looked at him
keeniy.
Yes. SIR"
The sheriff's glance wandered on to-
ward the surrounding hill-tops, then
back TO the woman again.
rs Mr.. Nelson ut homer" he asked.
"Yes. sir"
May I sec hlm'"
A suspicious look had crep, into her
small. blue eyes and her voice took on
an extra degree OF sharpness A. she
answered. Il don't know. lie aint
feeiin' very well. Juun's been real
sick for morc'n week. He's pretty
low to-day. Can't you tell me what II
is you wnnt''
No" he said. Il must see him per-
sonaliy. II Is very important"
She dropped the ax then and brush
Ing the snow from her barred face and
head ahc stood close before him.
Mister" she said. II believe l know
who you are. You're the sheriff. Amt
your"
He nodded. when b. WAS first elect.
ed to once six years before he had
been proud OF his titio but that day
It's glory had departed and the honor II
brought seemed empty and dead.
You needn't tell me what you've
come for" she said In tones that were
more stridcnt than before. "The
neighbors told me you would bc here
Mister. they've He'd to you. My hus-
band never stole anything. He's very
Hick to-day. Don't take I'm away thio
afternoon. I'm xiii him II you do"
IT'S my duty. madam" he said. hrm-
ly. Il must SEQ him. anyway. II you
resist must 90 In by force" he added
a. her pnlc face flushed ankriiy.
Very wali." she replied. quietly.
Hc hitchcd tho horse to an apple tree
and followed her into tho house. Tho
seven or eight rcd-hcndcd children
crowded In with them and grouped
around tho fireplace In which two large
logs wero snoidnrins In n heap Of
ashes. Juan Nelson sat uhiyerinK In
one corner with both thin hands out
stretched toward tho cmbcrs. The wo.
mans sharp drawn face took on an OK.
prcsslon Of tenderness M she hurried
toward him and Ibid hsr hand gently
on his long black hair.
Father" she said. heres q gentle.
man come TO SEQ you"
A At Of coughing overlook the man
and cut short tho "howdydo" with
which he began TO greet the sheriff.
The oahcer sat down hear the window.
whore IN old dress skirt did duty ~ .
pane Of glass. and looked at bis prls.
onsf. II was all 20 dihsreut from what
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
NEW HAWAIIAN TREATY.
The Government Plaun,ns to Anasz th
IslAnds.

The Government Piann,ng 70 Anasz the
Islands.
Chicago, Ills, June lS.-The Times
Herald publishes the following Wash.
ington special:
A draft Of treaty for the annexa.
tion Of Hawaii to the United States is
being prepared by Judge Day, the as
sistant secretary Of state, and Mr.
Hatch, the Hawaiian minister in
Washington.
1t will be presented to President Nc
kinley for approval soon after he re-
turns to the city.
1t does not follow, however. that 1t
will Immediately be sent to the Sen
ate. On the contrary, the President
will adhere to his determination not to
cOmplicate the tariff situation by the
introduction OF any foreign questions.
The fact that a trcnty was actually
drafted has not been known outside of
the State Department and the Hawai-
ian legation until to-day. The Presi-
dent has not yet committed himself OH
the Hawaiian question. but he has Civ
en- the impression that he is In favor of
annexation. Should he decide tC send
the treaty to the Senate during the
present session of Congress, it will be
ready. Should he determine to delay.
the whole matter will be laid aside I'M
til Congress rensscmbles in December.
The acute situation In the diplomatic
relations between Hawaii and Japan
is what has brought the annexation
question to the front mt this time.
The draft OF the treaty is being pre-
pared on the lines of the treaty ne
gotiated by Secretary Foster in the
closing days OF the Harrison admins
tration.
leading member of the Senate com
mittee on foreign relations said to-
night that two plans are under consid.
GRAFTON of the administration. One is
to annex the islands and admit them
into the Union Ms the territory of Ha-
wall. The other is to make them n
county Of California. No decision has
yet been reached.
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION,
Two Reports N.d- ny the Ksasss lasestl
gnttsE CoMsstss~e.


Topeka. Kan. June 1.-THE ieg!xla.
tive Doodle and bribery investigator
committee wound up Its business 10.
day aud adjourned. Majority and
minority reports were submitted to
Governor I<eiy. The majority report
n s.gned by Householder. Cook and
Outcnlt. Popuilst members. and the
minority by Grimes, Republican. The
majority report charges Wholesale cor.
ruptlon on the part of a wcll.organlxc,i
corporation lobby and certain mem
bcrx Of the Legislature during the re.
cent session: declares that the Will Of
the people had been thwar,ei by the
votc-seiling process: recommends the
passage Of an anii.lobby law. and re-.
quests the governor to call special
session of the Legislature so that some
acts may bc passed regulating corpor-
nti0ns.
Representative Grimes. In his min.
ority report. iniImaic~ that there was
not 20 much boosillng done during the
Legislature as there was perjury Oh
the witness stand before the commit.
tee. He snys that members Of one fac.
tlon Of the Popullst party pcrjured
themselves In order TO sntrsh the
members Of another faction. The
names Of legislators implicated are
omitted by both reports.
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THE THREE CENT FARE LAW.
IsAi.aa ssps-ne Cssrs Derl.res u to He
Coassit situtional.


Constitutional.
Indianapolis. Ind. June 1.-THE Su-
preme Court OF Indiana to-day decid-
ed that the 3-ccnt street ear fare law is
constitutional. II relates to Indian
apolis only. In the Federal Court re-
Gently the same law, passed by the last
Legislature, was declared unconstitu-
tional. and injunctions were granted
by Judge Shownltcr against Its en-
fOrcement. The state will Insist on
Scent fare unless the street ear com
pany secures injunction pending ap-
peal TO the Supreme Federal Court. In
the Hammond cases recently. where
State. supreme and Federal cour. dlf-
fered. the Supreme Court Of the Unit
ed States held that II was not Its pol
Icy to enter into conflict with the Su-
preme courts Of states. On this Attor-
ncy General Ketcham thinks the 3-ccnt
fare will stand. but that 5-cent fares
will be collected until Judge Show
alter modIfics his order. which will
doubtless be done.
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COM MPETiTlON.
senator O. II. Pisss Mako Rome Novel
Polnts for kaIlvaya

sesOv ~ Ne Fiett AAhSs Homs Novel
Poinss for kaiiuaya
BY Senator o. H. Platt: Competition
In railroad transportation differs from
!. every other kind OF competition In the
world. do not say that It Is no, to be
Judged by the same legal rule. but !
say In essence and In character 1t is
different from competition In any 9th.
. er business. In the hrst place. II 10
not competition In trade. The railroad
buys nothing Of the producer; II sells
nothing to the consumer. II simply
carries-it distributes: that is all. Con-
tracts In restraint OF trade may opsr-
ate the same with reference to con-
tracts between common carriers as
between merchants: but the two kinds
! OF business differ In character. It dif-
N{ess from every other business, because
whatever the result Of the competition
and the rivalry the railroad stays. RI
cardo 10 . grea. advocate Of the doc
tr!ne that competition In the life Of
trade: but he writes from a bankers
standpoint. In banking. capital IL cir
1ealatory. II competition drives II out
of The banking business II may go into
the manufacturing business. But the
railroad stays whatever the result Of
competition.
= II "competition and the survival Of
the Attest means the physical removal
OF the weakest, the pretended Law 10
inapplicable. for you cannot remove
the railroad. When its Iron rails ara
laid down from point to point, there
It stays: and however many companie
may be bankrupted by competition.
there stands another company ready to
! take Its place and to. be bankrupted In
turn. 1t 10 not 20 on the Highways.
II 10 not 70 on the waterways. II two
rival coach proprietors disagree and
one 10 baukrupted. the coaches can 70
elsewhere and run on other roads. II
/ rival steamboat lines disagree and By
competition ono 10 bankrupted. the
boats can 60 elsewhere. The world 10
full Of free hixhways. bu, the railroad
u not free halfway
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~. Ton. ,l,,, Ia, w,r,..

Ieefdey aftsrnann : l",'al CHURCH ~as !hr
.Sfuanirst tndicrnts Mat ever occurrcd during
the performnsce Of that soisup c~r,1nony.
The BRIDE and groom WEIR both natives Of
sunny ltaly. or sunny sosn~~ here etsc. The
minl.trr 10 ofnrtste had hut rhort notice. and
tapt and Impressive performance could bc
nAalsei In. lie did dad tln,s 70 inforin the
asssj them aaesiion.' they nnst sa.~~r. aud
oon ih!s !nformatioR M. funny !n.dcu,
niaEsi; S fsr wssn: NE blashiaf and da.sy
this msa fos better Of for Worser' sL- bland
~ Fnswsrv-d 'Worsr."
The nststske Wna too tunrh for the groom,
who guffawrd h q loud tome. the M~rrinrn
4 eeysslinE hroegS tire family " ihe bride
SSSfy Que yolnsd ts,. Ths bride. blusl,ins hui
mon,cni before. did not So anything. fun.
into tears. These Wsrv Ansiiy dri~i and ths
cst.s,ony was concluded. Pert Townsend
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lhe editor OF this paper advises his
readers that a free package of Peruyiunn
the best kidney and liver cure on earth will
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ten for promptly, PERUvI.SA REMEDY Co.,
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dEhN was q long
lane leading from
the highway back
to Juan Nelson's
house. 1t was a
narrow, snow-bc-
sprinkled road that
stretched a W ay
while the tortuous
between the bleak.
denuded woods that
lined 1t on either
Sldn
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III. WAY Ont pf IL

willle-"lts pretty hard work to get to
school In the morning when have to 20 by
all of those circus posters"
,,Millie,s unclc-'ilow have you managed.
Willicf'
,wIll.e-"Well. havcu't ronc."-Detroit
Free Press
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'Grnc!ous Jack. what immense shirt stud,
you wear We'll you see how huttlnhoic,
act I'm going 10 keep up with them " Il
takes a dinner plate
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at take. my wife three {. vs. TO 20 TO Z
picnic" "IIow u thhtt' "She takes n dn,
To get ready, day to go aud day to ge'
over It."
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rlsos Cure for Consumption is the best
OF all cough cures,=Genr." ". Lott, Fa
buch,r, La. August III. lS,G,,
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"Annt Penelope Is too particular" "Whnt-
the matter nowF' 81 went with her 10 try
a wheel and she wouldn't have any OF them
because there wasn't backs on the saddles
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"Mndge is always ont Of money" slow
does that hnppenr' ''She can't resist buy.
ing every new Kind OF pocket book she secs
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ssrpvsslsg ng~s, an~s,

He--You say hs 10 an ignorant man ?
Shs-why. yes; he must he. ! heard
NOME one aay he didn't know what
fear was.--Yoaksrs Statesman.
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"Gibhs at last has got his wife to ride y
wheel" "IIow did b. mnnag. n.y. "Ilad
somebody start report that he didn't wan,
her to ride
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THE HRrdcash girls have rclinluishcd
their ambition to be society leaders" Tired
u It already" mo. hut they couldn't ret
their father and mother TO say 'eythcr' and
neythcr.'"
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"Ncw York people were dlsgustcd with
that earthquake WHY "lt moved
from east 10 west"
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W. N. U.-pENvER.-No. 10. -,ss7
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Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
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nation Asys pain, wind cole. sS bott,
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A s,sst I,s~k,,ose,

u litrri ronsistrucy. For weakness os the
back. rhrunsttsni. snd di.ori~rs of the Ma.
hsyA thr tonic and dictetir Rrtion 0f Ijos.
tsitrr's Ktoinach nittsrs Il the one thiny
hesffui. The stomach u the .muinsiny of
every other organ, and by invigorntinx the
roIumn, and all Its dspsaArncies. are yips
ssSstesiiy s,rsngiha4s1. T.s dy.y:ptlr and
lshe ab1 teelc.
NJ {2r ssaay fTr +. u. be; be; =: ,ss:a,Ge.r ,G
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IT Z :s:as = lsai With csrssnt ii,srs.ur..
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cs.e = Nttsssr gsAansss ejvsN- ~
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TAKING JUAN NELSON.
(By Emma NJ. Wlse.)

| HERE was a long