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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17

Attic threshold nc turned and once more
| Jdced the post commander.
shot, and I'm sorry he missed. You saw
there arc cowboys enough in the county
TO clean out dozen such bands as his
and that Laramie Pete's friends won't
rest until they've done it. Go you to
| them right from this spot ard say for
me there are not cowboys enough in all
the territory to lick this regiment, and
you We got to do that before you can
raise one scalp in that village"
"All right, Colonel Fonton. In the
Ola days we used to say blood was
thicker than water, and in many q
tough place we've stood by the soldier
against the savage. There was never a
time we went back ON you, and this ia
the first time ever heard of an officer
who would go back on u.s.
Don't distort things now, nv
friend, said Fenton coolly. IT never
would go back on you, as you saw. if
you were the assailed and the wronged
inns Is case of simple justice, and I
interpose to keep the peace until the
rights and wrongs can be sifted and SET
tied. Take my advice and keep away
from the village"
There's higher power in the land
than the military, Colonel Fenton. and
mats public opinion, and public opinion
says Big Roads people murdered Lara
mic Pete. Public opinion saws we want
the murderers, and, by God, we mean to
nave 'em even If we have to clean out
the whole villagel We want no fight
with you; but. through the press and
congress, we'll use you up till there
won be as much left of you as the
sioux left OF Clusters crowd Take nv
advice and keep away from u.s.
And SO saying Ben Thorpe, liking of
the cowboys, as they called him ON the
Platte. strobe angrily out of the room.
the officers parting in silence to let him
go. AT the threshold he turned and once
more faced the post commander
Another thing, Colonel Fentonp'
And as he spoke Ormsby could see how
the strong frame was quivering with
excitement and wrath. "Yon saw we're
not the sheriff's posse and we cannot act
IN accordance with law. There's no
sherin IN all Wyoming nearer than Rock
springs and I'm sheriff in these parts
until he comes I'm sheriff enough to
hunt murderers. and sheriff enough TO
run down horse thieves, and do il with.
out waiting for warrants, either. and
mat damned redskin v hom you re pro.
.ecting there by your side is one of tho
TOUR that shot Pete Boland. I'll send
snerin' $ posse here in ten minutes. and
III give you warning here and now we
mean to have the law on him or Won.
render him?''
Ormsby felt his nerves urs,,.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17
Highest Of all in h''''''s pe.s'-L''''' u Gov, :.
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

ing sullen and imperturbable beside
him. Out in the snow half dozen non.
commissioned officers were gathered in
a group by the little knot of Indian
ponies and cowboy bronchos. An Indian
boy, lolling in his saddle, replied in
monosyllables to their eager questions.
A brace of cowboys, one of them obvi-
ously in liquor, sought to impress upon
all within hearing their version of some
row that had evidently taken place.
Among the bystanders was Ormsby g
old friend. the sergeant major, and to
him he appealed
Whats up sergeant?"
''Been fight, sir-cowboys and In
dians Christmas drunk, l reckon. The
cowboys were having some fun with
their lariats, and they roped old Big
Road off his pony and shot at him when
ne showed fight. Then his two sons shot
Laramie Pete. and it looks like gen
eral scrimmage. Big Roads whole vii
lage il camped only ten miles down
atream, and they'r war dancing al
ready. There's lot of drunken cowboy
over at town, and they swear they'll
rouse the county and clean out the
whole Indian OUTFIT
Thanking the staff sergeant for his
information. Ormsby pressed OH to the
crowded room and stood in the outskirt
OF the throng Of officers. Fenton was
speaking as he entered the hall, and his
voice had no uncertain ring. He had
been questioning one of the cowboy
leaders, scowling, semidefant, but
splendidly built specimen of frontier
chivalry, and it was evident that the
verdict Of the commander was against
these turbulent gentry and in favor of
the Indians.
by your own admission, Thorpe.
your fellows are on tear, aud whether
they meant it as fun or not it was
rough fun at best and nothing less than
mad Drained trick in my eyes and an
outrage from the Indian point of view.
Big Road would have been no chief at
all If he hadn't resented it furiously. It |
may be, as you say, that he was first to |
pull his gun. but you pulled him off his |
horse The men that did it deserve to be |
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17

--tne eager, low toned, almost DiealL
less answer. "Oh, Mr.. Ormsby. Ii wa,
you | sought. Come-right in here. "
: And drawing him into the parlor she
closed the door, reckless now of any.
thing Ellis might suspect. thinking only
Of the peril that menaced one and all.
Perhaps Jack Ormsby's longing eyes
caught one fieeting glimpse of feminine
drapely at the head of the little stair
case. Perhaps his own wrongs and woes
had overmastered him. Perhaps he
thought that already he had been too
heavily involved. all on account of this
fair sufferer and suppliant, but certain
II is he followed, hesitaut, and that it
was with far from reassuring face he
confronted his captor.
''AIr. Ormsby. {" she burst forth.
show much money would you give, at
once, this day, to rid this post of the
greatest shame and misery that could be
brought upon Ellis and her mother:"
Il can't imagine what you mean"
was the uncertain answer
II mean that Royle Farrar is here
IN this garrison-a private soldier in
Captain Leale's troop"
"Mrs. Dauntonl Are you mad?"
Mad? My heaven, well might be!
He came before me this noon, with her,
with his mother. not 20 steps away and
tainted me and threatened them. Oh,
God, he means it! He means to make
himself known to them and claim their
kinship in the way to shame them most.
And the shock will kill heI, kill her!
There is only one earthly way. He will
go for money"
HE can't, if he's soldier It's
desertion. It's-why, they follow them,
capture them and it means state prison
OF something for years.
Il know nothing of that-I know I'm
only a helpless, distracted woman, but
drink and money are the two things he
worships For them he will risk any
thing. / can see him this night. He is
this moment on post, out here on the
bluff. You know him. It's the man
they call Tom Graice.'
Ormsby's hat fell from his hand.
my heaven! That man here again?"
Here. here, and have known it
only for few hours. See what am
suffering. Do you not see what it means
If Royle Farrar makes himself known
and he is capable of anything. Shame |
to Will, shame to Ellis, heartbreak-
death eihaps-to Mrs. Farrar. Do you
not see you must help me get him away
from heref You must for all their sakes |
and keep his secret and mine"
1T is my secret, too, Mrs. Farrar,"
said poor Jack, rallying to the rescue
now that danger threatened. II will
do whatever you wish, whatever you
say. You shall have whatever money /
have here and more can follow. You're
4 brave woman. Forgive me that l
doubted you.
'Oh, never think Of that now. Only
Keep my secret yet a little and let me
zee you before 10 tonight. That's the
,our that relief goes OH again. I've
them SO often. And-and all
he money you think-even q hundred
two hundred dollars. Oh, God bless
'ou for the help you give me! Now l
NOW you wish to see her, and l must
Jet into the open air awhile.
Calling the maidservant, she babe
Ter take Mr.. Ornsby's card to Miss
'arrar, then fastened from tho house
But the answer brought to honest
ack-poor fellow--was that Miss Far
ar begged to be excused.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17

e e This was ~
. y. non IN his den. II ~a'ea
o 20 see zap a post commando I', aass
showed ino we'd, the faintest irrit ne%s's
ing with a gesture tho % ;s
mi made by some of the y ,r0lsna
day. W 'ne officer
., Captain plain Amory, let , ;,
ervation. " '0ii'an Of u
=, 80 be it, Colonel F.n..
the country know was st ,Is, a
post at the point of the sah a,a'' ,.ll
for my escort" ''Oer III
He had little time ~ r.,.
at the doorway already, t S@'' =,
guard, obeying the imnat; ;u' coq
Oh the young officer in commas, 'aa'
trotting up at double or;oL 'u4ld
m mis 81 officer and two troo,s aea
OF the latter, stocky, he hea vV1's n
siouchy' with furtive, blOod,. ~
looked uneasily about him :. ~
halted and, springing up the h. ~ s4s,a
corporal lightly touched tb ts' . sss
the shoulder. Thorpe had tp, ,Os'
as though to hurl some partjn a'. \
sarcasm at the oppressor, m, ~
touch of the corporals hand and !,
coolly around. swell. soOnr 'u =, %
you want?" "na'
Come "ong, Ben" said theron.
quietly, then started back invo T.ulp
1t the expression of ama,sus au'' }
wrath that shot suddenly into tbs !,
boys face. ''0 'ns 4
What" Missed Thorpe, striai,.
pace forward. "You herel YOu oas;
ing as policeman to show me d, 'I 4.
sans Jailyard. You, you su,.t !,
scumP' he shouted, shaking a 4.
Graice's sodden face. "You, Won !,
CART and blackguard-you coward : !.
left poor Crawford's wife without !.
fender. You cur, who stole the l,., .
ne had and then betrayed him n
Indians; you liar, who brap Of helm,
officers son and dare not own your >
namel
"Stand backl' he fercely cried
the corporal once more stroye to plao
hand upon his shoulder. "I'ye no an
rel with you, Reddy, or with this u
poor devil, who can only do as he's
iered, but I'd die in my tracks be-
hat white livered hound should es
me off this post. Out of the wayp
,ried, and with one magnificent boz
his horse, leaped into his sad,
md dashed few yards away. Ih
vhirling about, he swung bis bat
lir. GOOD night to you, gentlem
Merry Christmas TO you, one and
You've got one of those bloody murt
RS here, so keep him if you choose,
veil have the other three before
un rises i'll spite Of all the tugs
hieves like that fellow you can mu,
n the cavalry"
And with a parting maledictiOn
siaice and a lash of the +, gng &c
e whirled his broncho and dashed az
t the gallop.
damn that fellow!' said Fent
i like him in spite Of all iNllt
here's 10 help for it, geLuenea-
'welfth has 500 to spend It's Christi
landing between thosero snlIces
le very band that killed OR colo
lree long years ago"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17

Racine. wis, March iS-'s. ,Ss own
ers of the Case Threshirg VA" 1,,s phys.
pany, is a very sick man. snuth. and
clan has advised him to 60 ida whers
he left here yesterday for - ore ore
he will remain a month or n0''
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-17
Leayenwor,h 80 ii

eavenworth. Kan. MAJ, - home
board of managers of the so u'e, ',,I ses.
have been called to meet IN 81 a. ~ when
sion at Washington on Marco :, "omuIt.
the report of the congressiona raj ,, cO1''t The
tee which recently inVes ,,7asr W B.
home. will be acted upon MSa'rsrworth
sheekley, treasurer Of the Les lea, on, and
home. has rendered his reslsls' ~ Gov.
II is said that the resigna.io .aerpd.
ernor A. ]. smith will be tenos''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20

Tho above sale Is this 2lst day Of August
1897. adjourned 20 SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1897, NJ
the same hour and place.
ALBERT O. COATES,
au2%lt Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
But That Does Not Satisfy
Attorney Allen.
WANTS SUM MADE $4,000.
fudge Wilbur Fixes II Five Hun
dred Dollifs Higher.
AN EXCEPTION PROMPTLY TAKEN

Before Judge Wilbur and jury was be-
gun this afternoon the trial OF the SUIT OF
j Andreda Seamon and his wife Maria
i Seamon against Levi y. fltts Town
treosurer Of East Greenwich, 20 recover lof
personal injuries sustained by MIS- Se"-
mon. - -. ..,.,,,,a
The latter was riding with her husband
on Main street in East Greenwich When
tho wagon in which they were seateu
went into a bad spot in the ROAD thao
was due TO the improper ming OF hh eA ,
cavation made 20 put in water pine ara
Mrs. Seamon was thrown out lhe sun
was brought orecovef $1,000 and Mrs. sea
mon was very badly injured.
Just after the jury had been calied AZ
torney Samuel W. IL. Allen, who Is town
solicitor, asked To have the ad aamh nun
OF the writ reduced 10 SiOOO as the
statutes he said. provided tnat no hlgher
than $4,000 could De recovered III "a hlgh-
way accident. Il. j. Mccarthy, OF coun-
ssl for the plaintiffs, argued tnat MS
clients were entitled 10 costs IN edultl
TO the 5000
Judge Wilbur said no would reduce the
ad damnum TO $500 ana as the jury had
nothing TO do with costs he would in
struct them they could not bring In a
verdict for more than $4,000.
MIR Alien took an exception TO Judge
Wilbur's refusal TO reduce the ad damnum
70 $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
RICHARD DEVLlN
LOSES HIS CASE.
Sued a Bank For Paying Note From
His Deposit.
Judge Swee land Holds That the Bank
Acted Prop :rly in lhe Matter.

Judge sweetlsnd in the District Court
handed down today his decision in tho
important case of Richard ;. Deylln VS..
National Exchange Bank Inc decision
was for the defendant for costs.
The case involved the relation between
a bank and its customers and raised "a
point that has not been in controversy In
the courts of this state before. Mr..
Deylin was a customer of the National
Exchange Bank TO the extent of having "a
deposit there subject to withdrawal on
checks. lie maintained, through his
counsel Dennis Ii. Sheahan, when the
case was tried last Monday that the bank
was limited in dealing with the amount
on deposit to the payment OF checks Mr..
Deylin somo time ago made note for
500 and this note the bank paid, believing
as Arnold Green, attorney for il. argued 10
the court last Monday that such was the
proper thing 20 do. a suit was begun by
MIR. Devlin 10 recover the 500 taken
from his deposit 20 pay the note. Judge
Sweetland's decision upholds the claim
made by the bank that It's action was
proper ono.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
DISTRICT COURT CASES.
Civil Actions That Wer. Disposed of This
Morning.

The following civil cases were disposed Of
in the District Court this morning without
trial:
II. q. Martin VS.. Charles H. Mathews;
judgment for the plaintiff for S999
Michael Mclaughlin VS. William Moran; de-
cision for the defendant for costs.
Ann Feeley VS.. James Chalmers: decision
for the plaintiff for $3.50.
John Deylin vs.. Charles Cohen; decision for
plaintiff for 500 and costs.
Etty Ferner vs. William A. Anderson; de-
cision for the plaintiff for possession and
costs.
Michael Finigan ct al. VS.. Richard Deming
decision for the plaintiff for possession and
costs.
: Raymond n. Colvin VS.. ID. j Leonard; de.
cision for the plaintiff for S54 and costs
Thomas Macni VS.. Frank Wright: settled
by agreement Of parties.
Albert T. Possner VS.. William i. Tobey: de.
cision for the plaintiff for possession and 10
cents damages.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
NEW HEBREW ASSOCIATION.
Some Prominent Y ulg Ladies' Organ ze
For Charitabl: Purposes.

There was very interesting gathering
last evening at AIS North Main street,
where number of jewish ladies assem-
bed and formed the Young Women 3
Hebrew Association for the purpose OF
charity and JUDAISM. Considerable en-
tbrsiam prevailed during the evening and
warm addresses were delivered by some OF
the notables In Jewish circles, among
whom were also samuel Mason, editor OF
tho Israeite, Chas. Brown. Misses Lille
Berman. Sarah Perlmnn and Ida Frank
The pership is composed of the most
prominent young ladies In the Hebrow
circles aud their names guarantee grand
future for the organization.
Temporary officers were chosen as fol.
lows: Chairman, Miss Lille Berman; Sec
retary. Miss Sarah Foldman; Committee
on Ways aud Means, Misses Nettio
kamisky, Lille Rahinowitz, Ida Frank,
and Sarah Pcrlman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
A QUESTION OF WORDS.
Different Int rpretati9n by Public Works
Department and Con rae or.

At recent meeting of the Board Of Alder.
men resolutioni was.passed giving permis.
sion 20 the contractor of the extension Of the
building OF Shepard s. Company 20 erect fire
escapes under aud across Comfort street"
This afternoon officer Anthony notified the
department Of public works that an overhead
connection between the new and old build.
ings was being made. and the contractors were
ordered to stop work.
The department officials were Of the opin.
Ion thar permission was given 10 build an un
dereround connection only, while the con.
tractors thought that the resolution gave
them permission 20 have both an under.
ground and overhead connection, this being
what desired.
IL was decided to have the matter settled by
Commissioner Smith.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
BY THE COURT.
troubles in Central Falls Polio. Depart
ment Wlll Be Reviewed.

The recent disuur bance in the ranks Of
the police force of the city OF Central
Falls will probably be reviewed when the
case of Rachel A. Ballou against William
Boyd Of the same city is tried in the
Supreme Court.
Mrs. lBallou has sued to recover $4,000
for alleged libel. She claims Mr.. Boyd.
in petition filed with the Board of Alder
men of the younger city, falsely and
muftciuusly made the statement that she
anu her daughter. with a police officer
spent a good part of one evening on the
sidewalk acting in an unbecoming man
ner, ard greatly disturbing by their loud
talk q good many citizens
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
THE SHOE STRIKE.
Continued from Page 1.


This morning the employees of Packard
d Field came out ana during the fore
noon the sole fasteners at work for L. T..
Bliss u Co., in Whitman. came into the
hall. The Bliss people came out in
sympathy with the strikers here. The
Bliss factory Is the first outside OF Brock
ton to be affected by the sole fasteners
strike, and 1t is supposed 10 be an inia-
tory movement in the district outside OF
the city.
Secretary McSherry was giving out very
little information this morning AT IL
O'Clock no movement OF great interest had
been taken. but he gave out the informa-
tion that there was 10 be conference at
noon between the manufacturers and q
committee of the machine operatiyes'
union. This adds color to the rumor that
the machine operatives are ready to mix
In the strike
Field 81 Hazards sole fasteners we're or
dered out this morning and IL Is commonly
believed that the sole fasteners at the W.
Il. Douglass factory and g. ID. Barry *
Go. 5 shop will be withdrawn today.
WILL CONTINUE THE FIGHT.
Whitman, Mass. Sept 20.-A mass
meeting OF the lasters' union was held
this noon and the union to man de-
cided that IL would continue the fight TO
the end, or until Mr.. Shaw of the Chase
Machine Company gave his word that he
would not I'LL the places of the striking
lasters by men In his employ.
The union today will make some agree
ment with the manufacturers here, re
garding the price of lasting shoes by hand
and vii! continue this method of sup
plying the needs OF the manufacturers un-
vi the trouble with tho Chase people Ia
settled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
MIR. Barton Wants $1,000.

John p. Barton. who, with Charles 4.
Evans. has resided for long time IN woon.
socket on the frendliest terms, has now
brought suit against Mr.. Evans 70 recover
5000. He alleges that on July q Mr.. Evans.
without any provocstion whatsoever, struck
him on the arm with a hammer.
MIR Barton alleges that his arm was for a
good while Of little use to him and that 1t has
been permanently injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Opening Of Ph Hips. .Anioyer.

Andovor Mass, Sept. 20 Tho actual work
Of tho l20tb school tyear at Phillips Andover
Academy began this morning when all re,ita-
tlons were commenced. The number Of
students enrolled is 355, hut I'll have not reg
istered, and the number will reach the no
mark.
President Bancroft, who now enteis upon his
twcnty-ift year as principal, delivered an
address 20 tho lnew students IN the a ,aden.y
chapel The scademy football team has al
ready commenced practice, and the manage.
ment IS arranging 3 strong schclnlc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
His Buggy Wrecked.

A valuable buggy owned by Samuel E. Gil
more of 5l7 Eddy street was wrecked on
Eddy street between Fulton and Washington
streets, this afternoon.
Mr.. Gilmore left his team standing in front
of the Eddy street entrance of the city hall,
and tip cart owned by Mr.. Waterman and
driven by Patrick Gleason drove through the
street, and the hub Of the tip cart collided
with the buggy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Peace Treaty Signed.

Copstantinople, Sept s0-It was
officially announced today that peace
treaties between Turkey and Greece had
been signed and that the am bassadors have
so notified their respective governments.
Most of the European sovereigns have
congratulated the sultan upon the con-
clusion of peace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
Passengers From the South.

The following passengers arrived this morn.
ing on the steamship Chatham from Baltimore
sod Norfolk; Charles n. Davis Mr. and
Mrs C. X. Hoskns, NJ. c. Tnrbel, A. c
Griffith, G. A. spilman, Il. NJ Kilos, J. A.
Miller. W. NJ. Mosley, W. +. Tounvile. J. f..
Mclvoy, William Riley, Miss Il. Dixie, Mrs.
c. Baker. Mrs A. Dixie and Mrs A. Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
A War Veteran Dead.

NswburyPort. Mass. Sept 90 Joseph
Fuller, a veteran of tho Civil war. is
dead. aged 90 years. He was totnlly.blind
from the effects OF service In the Suayy
About 10 years ago be received nearly
Sli, coo in pension money, which had teen
Withhold for Yenrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-20
The Presidents Trip.

Washington, Sept 90 The White
House throngs had "a last opportunity TO
see the President today as the cabinet
meeting tomorrow will cut Oft most OF
the visitors, and it Is expected that the
President will leave tomorrow evening
for North Adams, Mass, where he viii be
the guest Of Mr.. Plunkett, an extensive
wooien manufacturer. The train arrange
ments for the trip are being made today.