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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

look around yourself if you've IA mind
to-" Baker irrelevantly rejoined. "You
see, there's me n Bob Loyson on
watch tonight we've got the first
shift, n there's nobody but us up
there now. NJ when it comes to tes-
tifyin'-well, L paced off the fust N
second levels just now - Bob keepin'
watch above-'n' l kinder looked round
n sized things up; but thinks 1, I'll
be hanged if I'd know what to say
about it if anybody arst me after ALL
If only you'd go down yourself n jest
figger out what you want me to tell
You're sure it's safe?" Neil ex-
claimed, knocking the ashes from his
pipe with an air which said that al
ready he had assented to the PROPOSE
ton. In truth, he was tingling with de-
light in this opportunity, which, in the
face of Brigham's detection, appeared
fairly providential. "How about this
other fellow?''
well, l talked it over with him Ii
of course it means that he'll lose his
job, too; but l told him | knew you'd
make it right with him."
Certainly; he shall have a place Oh
the Mascot tomorrow if he wants it,
Neil promised at once.
But he'll need little greasin' in adj
vance, the other protested; $3.50
cash, he said. NJ l was thinlin' meb-
be you'd give me little suthin' extry,
too, Mr.. Neil, bein' I'll be tal1in' some
chances. If we'd git ketched at it,
expect the boss 'ud smash our bloomin
heads for US
All right; I'll give you $50 apiece
if you'll let me down in the mine and
give me an hour to make examinations"
Neil agreed eagerly.
I'm advance?"
I'm advance, if you say So"
"All right; better come right along
then, for the coast is clear now,' the
fellow said; somebody might come
moseyin' round later"
A sudden impulse of prudence caused
Neil to pause. Il suppose L may take
my siX-shooter," he observed, tenta-
lively.
''Oh, sure; load yourself up like an
arsenal if you liIe," returned the fei-
low with a grin, which seemed to make
Neil's momentary doubt ridiculous.
Still he thought it wise to go inside and
get the gun as we'll as. "A notebook be-
fore he followed Bakers lead up the
hill.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

armed with the friendly warning. He
had not returned from Tomtown when
the Chinanlan appeared at the Mascot
shaft-house, but that messenger con-
sidered his mission accomplished when
the superintendent took the little note
from his hand with careless: ''All
right; I'll hand it to Mr.. Neil"
Events, however, conspired to so de-
lay Neil's coming that when he rode up
the old trail that night it lacked but
few minutes of the hour when it had
been arranged that Baker was to meet
him at his cabin, and leaving his horse
at the stable, he rode directly by the
shaft-house, up the hill. 1t was his
custom to take a look about the mine
the last thing before he retired at
night, and he saw no especial reason
for stopping now.
He seated himself on the doorstep
of the cabin, lighted his pipe while he
impatiently specialized whether or not
the man would come, and if he did,
what answer he would bring. But he
could not face the possibility of the fell
lows failing him now; his testimony
must be procured, cost what it would;
for the visit to Tomtown that afternoon
had revealed the fact that Brigham had
that day disappeared; and now, I'M
less this man, Baker, with his later
knowledge of the mine, could be in
duced to come forward in his place,
Neil felt that his case was almost lost.
And failure now had come to mean q
thousandfold more to him than mere
loss of money; it would stand for COM
plete vindication of her father in
Dorothy Meredith's eyes, with result
ant stigma upon Neil's course. He felt
that his whole hold upon her respect,
the whole success of his woOing, de-
pended upon proving to her through
this verdict of an unprecedented jury
how just had been his stand. He could
not go to her and plead his case, con-
demning her father with every word;
but he had eagerly counted upon reach
ing her with the truth through this
trial. He must win.
He had not long to wait before a fig
ure came Sinking down the hill, dodg
ing in zigzag course among the shad-
ows of the trees.
"Well?" calculated Neil in tense in
quiry, going few steps to meet him.
"Well, you know we broke down
over there this afternoon" the fellow
awldwardly began.
"Yes; 1 noticed the engine had
stopped" Neil returned, impatiently.
''But how about your testifying for us
tomorrow"
81 dunno's I kin earn a hundred dol
lars any easier-though, of course, l
shall lose my job" he hesitantly
drawled.
But told you that would give you
another" returned Neil, quickly, draw
ing a long breath of relief, counting
that the bargain was made.
Il ben thinkin' that mebbe there's
chance for you to go down n take
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
A Good system.

The young postmaster of a village
was hard at work in his Office when q
gentle tap was heard upon the door and
with money order which she wished
cashed. She handed it, with a bashful
smile, to the official, who, after closely
examining it, gave her the money it
called for. At the same time he asked
her if she had read what was written
on the margin of the order.
''No, have not" she replied, ''for /
cannot make it out. VIII you please
read it for me?"
The young postmaster read as fol-
lows: 81 send you los. and dozea;
kisses"
p CHANGING at the bashful girl he said,
''Now, L have paid you the money and
1 suppose you want the kisses?''
YES" she said, eff he has sent n.s
any kisses want them, too"
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
balance of the order was promptly paid
and in a scientific manner.
On reaching home the delighted
maiden remarked to her mother:
Mother, this post office system of
ours is a great thing, developing more.
and more every year, and each new fea-
ture seems to be the best. Jimmy sent
me a dozen kisses along with the money
order, and the postmaster gave me 20.
1t beats the special delivery system all
hollOw."-Tit-Bits
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

Ten minutes later the bargain was
completed, the money paid over and
Neil was proceeding down the ladder
way of the Grubstake mine, the heavy
trap door shut over his head.
WELL" exclaimed Bakers compan-
ion, eying the roll of bills in his hands
as though he were hardly satisfied
with the wage after all. I'D hate to
be here when he comes up-whenever
that isl
IF he's down very long, you needn't
worry, returned the other coolly. IF
they don't get the pumps goin' within
"a hours, he won't have nothin' to say
when he comes up"
why, good Lord!-they wouldn't
dast to go that fur, would they?''
gasped the slower-witted colleague,
looking frightened.
"McCready'd, go to hell to get even
with Harvey Neil" returned Baker, en-
phatically. But we amt got nothin'
to do with it. We've done our work N
we've got we'll paid for it, with more
comm. The boss'll look after the rest
you bet"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
THE TURKISH BANNER.
Romantic History of the Treasured
Standard of the MOsIems
GTo BE Continued


Standard of the MOsIems.
One of the treasures of the Muslin
world is the green banner of the caliph,
which has curious and romantic his
tory. At place called Josef, in the
month of May, 632 A. D., more than
1850 years ago, Mohammed, the Arabian
prophet, lay sick, and said to Osame,
youthful son of one of his late lieu
tenants: LEAD thou the army unto
the place where thy father was killed.
and destroy it utterly. Lo! make thee
commander of the army" Recovering
on the Thursday following, Mohammed
attended to his devotions, then with his
own hands bound upon flagstaff "A
Banner for the Army" and consecrated
it to the cause of Allah before all his
people, saying: Eight We beneath this
banner, in the name of the Lord, and
for His cause. Thus shall We discomfort
and Stay the people that disbelieveth
in the Lord
All Muslims-a term given to the fol-
lowers of the prophet, and used in the
same way as the word Christian-irre-
spective of sect, are aware that the safe
keeping of the green banner of Islam.
consecrated by the prophet himself for
the people of the prophet in all lands
and throughout all time, has passed
from caliph to caliph. The name caliph
denotes a title of honor to be borne by
the successors of the Sheik ul Islam,
that is, the head of Muslims. The title
caliph is borne by him whom the Mo-
hammedan world, irrespective of race,
recognizes as king of kings; his sub
jects may reside in British India, ON
French soil in Africa, or be spread over
the vaStness of Asia-while the green
banner lies unfurled in the Yildiz Kiosk,
the sultan's church or. mosque, the
worlds peace is secured. The powers of
Europe know it, and therein dwells the
secure position of Turkey.-Public
Opinion.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
THE COUNTY, sTAeE-DRIvER.

You cannot find a man to-day
More hearty in his word or way
Than he who drove, some years ago,
The village-rousins tallyho.
1 mean the typic driver, who
The straight way to your goodwill knew;
Who cracked his whip and cracked his joke,
And called by name the country folk;
Who told you more in, one short ride,
If you and he sat side by side,
Than half a dozen men could tell,
Or you could e'er remember well
Who knew each home his long route passed,
Its history, from first to last,
If it had ups and downs in life,
If shirked the man. or worked the wife;
Who taught a moral. told a tale,
Portrayed what turned red cheek pale;
Was doctor, lawyer, prophet, too,
For he could say what all should do
miss him here among these hills
Whose circuit now his memory fills,
Where, pressed against his burly side,
! felt his strong pulse through the ride.
Big, honest fellow, with grasp
That held your hand as in a clasp
Recalling faces scarcely seen,
And keeping many memory green
Peace, peace to him! who, four-in-hand,
Did not his team alone command,
But, CHEEKY voiced, as you may know,
Each genial heart on his tallyho.
Ralph H. Shaw, in N. Y. Ledger.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Making Sure of the Collection.

n troupe of wandering musicians were
playing before a Swiss hotel. At the
end Of the performance one of the MEM
5ers left the group, approached the
leader of the band, and pulled out q
little paper box, which he emptied into
his left hand, while the eyes of the
leader followed every movement. He
then took plate in his right hand,
passed it round, and large sum was
collected, everyone meanwhile wonder
ing what he held in his left hand. ''Why,
it's very simple" said the leader, when
questioned. eve are all subject to
temptation, and, to be sure of the fidel-
ity of our collector, he has to hold five
flies in his left hand, and we court
these first when he returns to make
sure of the money.''-Tit-Bits
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

Mrs. Shadbolt-I think it's a shame
1.-The reckless way you spend your
money. You never seem to think it's
time to begin to lay up something for
old age! No, don't want you to spec
uiate, but do think you might put
little money in some permanent in
vestment once in awhile.
Mr.. Shadbolt with evident reluc-
tance)-That's what I've been doing,
my dear. 1 lent Dinguss ten dollars
this morning. Chicago Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Degrees of FOOIishness.

THAT man Barker is the biggest fool
1 ever saw. He never talks about any
thing but himself"
81 don't know that you ought to call
him the biggest fool for that"
'Do you sanction that sort of thing?"
'No, but Barker doesn't know much
about anything else. The biggest fool
is the one who tries to talk about things
he doesn't understand" - Cleveland
Leader.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
a Celebrity,

No scholar he, of classic fame,
No brainy, keen inventor.
Plain Reuben Muggins is his name
He lives at Pogy Center.
But, ali! his letters have place
Mid those of wisest sages,
And countless papers use his face
To decorate their pages.
What has he done, or seen, or braved
To cause this great commotion?
Why, he's the man whose life was saved
BY ''Skinner's Pigweed Lotion
L A w Bulletin.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

Scene: Newly-married pair on bench
in park; old gentleman supposed to be
asleep.
She-My darlingi
He-My dove!
She-My doggiel
He-My pussy!
She-My duck!
He-My pretty birdiel
She-My goosie!
He-My lambkin!
Old gentleman (interrupting, brutal
ly)-Can't you call each other Noah's
arks, and have done with it ?-Tit-Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Unheard-Of Indignity.

when that there young dude wanted
to borry knife to cut an apple in two"
said Uncle Zeke, 81 offered him mine.
Opened the big blade for him. He
looked at it an turned up his nose.
'Twasn't good enough, reckon. An
they amt a better knife nowher's.
Blade was as sharp as razor, too. Al
wuz use it fur cuttin' my terbacker.
Some folks makes me mighty blame
tired !"-Chicago Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
An Ancient Egyptian Custom.

The ancient Egyptians, attheir grand
festivals and parties of pleasure, always
had a coffin placed on the table at meals,
containing a mummy or a skeleton OF
painted wood, which was presented to
each guest with this admonition: Look
upon this and enjoy YOURSELF; for such
will you become when Invested of your
mortal garb. Albany Argus.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
MUST BE CRAZY,

Mrs. Oldgirl-Doctor, wish to con
suit you with regard to my husband.
He is very irritable, and although he
loves me dearly he
Doctor-Ah, see: You want to have
him committed to an asylum.-St Louis
Republic.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
SiVP.

Policeman Ito suspicious-looking
character)-Have you been passing any
bad money?
Suspicious-Looking Character-Dun-
70. guv'nor. Have you bin droppin'
any ?--London Fun.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
He's Satisfied.

She-How would you like to try your
luck in the Klondike?
He-Wel, L should say not. We're
engaged. You have a million. I'm not
a pork.-Detroit Free Press.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
1t Often, Works That Way.

Drummer-What were the gross re-
ceipts of the ice-cream festival given
by the ladies of the church last night?
Squam Corners Merchandising dol
lars and odd cents, in the hole.-Puck.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Genuine Grief.

Il suppose it makes you feel pretty
serious to have your husband 60 to that
far-off gold field ?"
Eyes, it does. He's consVmptive, you
know, and I'm afraid he won't live to
get out enough stuff to make it any
object. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
All of q Color.

Maj. Moonshine feels blue about his
grass CROP" said one Kentucky farmer
to another.
We'll, it's bluegrass, isn't it?" was
the reply.-Louisville Courier-Journ
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Passing JOXIessIY.

Henpek-Come up to my house to-
morrow night; I'm going to celebrate
my golden wedding.
Wiseman-Goldeu wedding! Why,
man, you've only been married three
years!
Henpek-I know it; but it seems so,
so everything is all right.-Up-to-Date
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
"There Are Others

AS the waiting wife, at two in the morn
ing,
Heard his stumbling step out on the
walk,
ut is not widows only" she muttered:
Who Of their late husbands can talk
-Up-to-Date.
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Honor,

A highly-honored name he bore,
Although his crimes were rank
he had the dust, and so his name
Was hOnored at the bank.
Chicago Journal
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Your Mission.

If you cannot on the ocean
Sail among the swiftest fleet,
Rocking on the highest billow,
Smiling at the storms you meet.
You can splash among the bathers,
Labor in the worlds behalf;
If you wear homemade costume
You can make somebody laugh.
Chicago News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
silence Is Golden.

Dodo-Now, tell me, what do you peo-
pie think of me?
Penguin--And make you my enemy
for life? Not muchi-Tit-B Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Dead as a Door Nail.

Pm surprised to hear that you are
to be married again; your husband
hasn't been dead over six months"
Yes, but he is as dead as he ever will
be. Town Topics.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
PIunleS.

She has very empty head
That giddy damsel, yon-
And yet her heads the only thing
She plumes herself upon.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Lizard Diet Cures Cancer.

An Austrian clergyman named Gen
tain cure for cancer in lizard diet. By
this extraordinary remedy he is said
to have already cured 30 cancer patients.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
silence Gnre Consent.

Claud-Did you hear about young
Hardup?
Maud-No.
Claud-He proposed to deaf and
dumb heiress, and now he's suing for
breach of promise on the ground that
silence gives consent.-N. Y. World.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
RemenlhRF This

When woman gets TO boasting
That she knows just when to speak,
You may set it Down as certain
That's exactly. where she's weak.
-Chica 90 Record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Something to Sit On.

rs your daughters new house full
of fine furniture?''
"Yes. Whenever 1 go to see her 1
take a camp-stool with Chicago
Record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
When He Gets If.

Visitor-Does mamma give you any,
thing for being good boy?
,Tommy-No; she gives it to me when
, ain't.-Tit-Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

"A pair of rubbers and a pouting
spell last a woman about the same
length of tiine.-Atchison Globe.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
Neither Satisfied.

Because she has to curl her hair
My wife is nearly always late;
The colored cook spends all her cash
For stuff to make her wool grow straight
Puck
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05
The Cat Came Back.

Todd-Don't kill it.
Nodd-Why not?
Todd-It's apt to male'a worse noise
dead than alive; they make fiddle
strings of catgut.-Town Topics.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1897-10-05

Mr.. Jayseed-Hey, there! Can't you
read that THAR sign?
Mr.. Nervie-I can; but you are mis-
informed, my dear sir. There is fishing
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
Merchants Puvipp Goods.

The Tribune, in its last weeks business
article. gave hint of the improved COM
mercial conditions by quoting from New
York paper statement to the effect that
the city was filed with buyers from all
over the country. The summary of Dun's
reports indicates that the buyers were not
there merely to see the sights, but that
they actually bought, which is a good
proof that they had gauged the buying
ability of their respective constituencies
and were satisfied that they were fairly
prosperous. Such facts as these speak
louder than the most elaborate theorizing
ON the part of calamity howlers.-Minne-
apolis Tribune (Rep.). - -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
saIes Better than in 1892.

SaieS Better than in 1S92.
Very much more conclusive evidence of
an increased movement of mercha ndise
has been obtained for April by "Dun's
Review" which has secured statements
from 35T business houses representing all
parts of the country east of the Rocky
Mountains, and all lines of trade. cover
ing their sales in April, 1897 1896 and
1892. Some houses reported actual fig
ures and others only percentages, but the
groupings of both give very much the
same results. Assuming these replies to
, be indicative of the business of the coun-
try. the volume of sales last month was
only about 10 per cent less than in April,
1892, year of more than usual pros
perity, and per cent greater than in. the
same month of 1896. In estimating the
value of this statement the decline in
prices must be considered. Since 1892
Sauerbeek's ihdex figures show that the
decline. fas been little under 10 per
cent; "Bradstreet's'. index figures, con-
fined to this country. make it nearly 13
per cent. In certain lines it has been
much heavier; "Dun's" states the decline
In iron at 33 per cent. woolens 30. wool
32, and cottons. p per cent If the vol
ume Of transactions has fallen off only
10 per cent, the actual amount of mer-
chandise handled must have been greater
than in 1S92.-Journals of Commerce
&ben.J = '--zg-.r
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
rhe silver Press Admit. II.

The Kansas City Star says that the
"Bryanite newspapers persist in reiter-
atfng the statement that business is not
improving, and that idleness is increas-
ing" Perhaps the Star means Democratic
newspapers. If it does, it makes mis-
statement when it says that they are re-
iterating the statement that business is
not improving They know that business
is improving. It always does in the
spring. That is historic. When you hear
an administration organ whining about
the Democratic newspapers pulling back
in the shafts you are listening to a siren
song to distract your attention from con-
ditions OF course business is improving.
Omaha World-Herald {Silver Dem.).
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
visib,e ON Every Hand.

I Reviving prosperity is on every hand.
To be sure it is not coming with rush
and in the nature of things could not be.
But there are reasons for believing that
the American people are gathering fresh
strength and that confidence SO sorely
tried of late years. The many mills and
industries of all kinds that have SO severe
ly felt the shocks of incompetent tariffs
and vociferous demands for besmirching
the national honor, have taken fresh heart
since the memorable verdict of the people
of last November. There were those who
in view of the campaign talk had the idea
that after election business would boom 1T
once and industries that had been keeping
house with closed doors for long periods
would at once resume with full force. This
could hardly be, but within a brief time
after the election was over there had
been such a noticeable revival and SO
many men had found employment that
campaign pledges were fully kept in .ev-
cry sense of the word. Business is gath
ering strength with every passing week.
Racine Journal.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
Factories and Railroads BusY

The news which comes of the reopening
of factories in different parts of the coun-
try is certain sign of the approach of
better times. 1t is evident that the num-
Der of wage earners is steadily increasing
Sales of stocks are growing, and prices
are firmly maintained. At last there is
sign that railroad earnings, which have
been down to low figures for the past
twelve months, are on the upward turn
Globe-Democrat Rep.).
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
+ The East Feels IT. Too

In spite of the disturbing effects of the
10-cent decision in the Trans Missouri
Traffic Association case, there are many
encouraging features in the business sit
uation. Business failures are steadily
decreasing in number, while the adyices
of the mercantile agencies disclose a no.
table increase in the number of industrial
plants. now in active operation. Over
100000 more men, according to the Penn
sylvania labor bureau, are at work in
that State to-day than there were six
months ago, and a corresponding improve
ment in the demand for labor has un-
doubtedly taken place in New England
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
A Steady Improvement.

The business situation as shown By
current reports is certainly encouraging.
AS an exchange remarks, though circum-
stances were against any decided improve
ments in general business last week, still
there was noticeable continuation of the
slow and steady growth that has been
characteristic of business ever since the
November election.-Scranten Pa.) Trib-
une Rep.). ~.