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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-01-21
CHAPTER TX.
THE CAPE AND BEYOND,


Our run to the Cape was made in
fairly good time, and when we came
to anchor everybody aboard was i'll good
health, and there was nothing to find
fault with. BY going before the proper
authorities and making statements and
affidavits and delaying our voyage for
an investigation I doubt not that we
could have had DR.. Haxton removed and
secured a competent man in his place
The rub was, as I have heretofore ex.
planned, that such action would make
trouble for the bark. The authorities
had the power to cancel our charter and
transfer the prisoners with the voyage
half completed, and that meant heavy
loss and certain disgrace.
may tell you that before reaching
the Cape the captain had very plain
talk with the doctor. That the man had
been trying to do his best no one could
doubt, but there was no hope that he
would prove himself the right man in
the right place. With the officers OF the
ship backing him and assuming authori.
ty such as competent official would
not have permitted it was hoped we
might get through. 1t was all settled
before we sighted Table mountain that
no one ashore should get the slightest
inkling that everything with US was not
as we could wish for.
The man Thomas left us here, and
we felt it necessary to get a man in his
place. This duty was left to me, and
set about it with the RECEIVE to make
no mistake. There were 90 sailors in
Cape Town anxious to ship, and after
looking them all over I selected a man
about 80 years old named Samuel York.
He was an American and had been
third mate of a whaling ship. Owing
to a misunderstanding with his captain,
which he explained to his own benefit,
he had quit the ship when she put in at
the Cape. l sized him up to be high
spirited but very decent fellow, and my
Judgment was afterward confirmed by
Captain Clark.
York at first fatty and Indignantly
refused to take the place, as I rather ex-
pected he would, the pay being small
and the occupation one which true sail
or considered degrading, but after CIV
ing the subject days reflection he de-
oided to accept. He put it on the
ground that he stood better chance Of
getting ship at Sydney or Melbourne
than at Cape Town. In taking that man
aboard was making a mistake which
should never cease to regret, but when
one acts according to his best judgment
you can expect no more. l may tell you
here that York deliberately lied to me,
knowing that the chances Of exposure
were very slim. He had been third
mate of whaler, but had been broken
and set ashore for insubordination.
Soon after landing he had engaged in
quarrel and had been out Of Jail only
dav when l came across him. In ACCEPT
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this ship to the authorities Of Botany
Bay will count for much in my favor
I'm thinking, sir, that if all goes well
and you see me trying to do what's
right you'll overlook the past and be
willing to speak in my favor"
"That will be the business of the doc
tor or the captain, I replied, "but 1
certainly shall not refuse to do what
may come in my way"
Thanks, sir. spoke to you instead
of the captain for the reason that we
were mixed up in the case back there
and because l tried to swear your life
Away. That's all, and while I know you
CANT forgive me as man, l do hope
You may find it in your heart to give
Inc show as a convict under sentence
for life and never to see his native coun.
try again.
You will want to know what impress
sion his penitence made on me- Sailors
are neither hard hearted nor oversus-
picious as class, but should have had
a more favorable opinion of Ben john
son and my mind would also have been
easier about things below deck had he
not sought the interview. AS matter
of fact did not believe word he said.
His past career, his present demeanor,
the very tone in which he spoke, made
me doubtful of his sincerity. No man
can point me out case where villainy
has been whipped out Of mans heart
through his hide. was satisfied that
the man was playing a part which
would come to the surface later on, and
his promises and protestations did not
cause me to relax my vigilance one jot.
II l have given you the idea that
was carrying most of the burden on my
shoulders, let me explain that as mate
of the ship my responsibilities were not
confined to caring for the craft during
my watch. Knowing as we did that the
doctor was not to be fully trusted, had
to have an eye out in his direction. 1t
was one Of my duties to make a daily
inspection Of the food furnished the
conyicts. had to make daily exami
nation of the CAGES between decks, In
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4 number of files acere found about his
clothing.
ordered captain nougson.
A Ale of marines was sent aboard OF
MS, as also boatswain's mate to WELD
the cat, and one after another the con-
epirators were seized up to the grating
and given his allowance. Hooper broke
down and cried for mercy and acted the
part of craven, but all the others were
rather defiant. Ben johnson was the
fourth man seized up. AS they were
making him secure he turned to me and
said:
"All WANTED to get possession Of the
ship for was that I might settle with
you and Mary. It's your turn now, but
mine is certain to come"
whats that What's that" de-
manded Captain Hodgson as the words
reached his ear. "He threatens, does
he! Bo'sun, give him an extra dozen
we'll laid on
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: For every quarter in mans pocket there
are dozen uses; and to use each one in such
way as to derive the greatest benefi is a
question every one must solve for himself.
We believe, however, that no better use
could be made of one of these quarters than
to exchange 1t for u bottle of Chambcrlan's
Collc, Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy, Il med
icine that every family should be PROV
with. For sale by DR. Waters.
VIZ ANTED -SEVERAL FAITHFUL
w men or women to travel for respon
sible established house in Maryland. Salary
$3.50, payable SIS weekly and expenses.
Position permanent. Reference. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. The Ma
tioual, Star Building, Chicago.
CA9To1IA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
eouRr MATTERS,

The Territorial supreme court at 6an'a
Fee will Wind to a close about tho 1st OF
October.
Antonio A. Tapla was up from San MI
guel, to-day, procuring certified copies Of
fraudulent records for use In a law suit at
his town.
The answer OF w. l.. Crockett has been
nled in the suit OF H. G. Coors and others
against W.. L. Crockett and others on q
mechanics lien.
The second Tuesday OF next month, Oc-
tober 18th, has been designated for the
converting Of the Colfax county district
court at Springer.
An order amending proceedings has
been filed In the case Of Bernardo A.
Romero and others, against Bernardo
HAlazar and Others.
A letter of inquiry comes up from Ger
rillos as to whether a suit for divorce has
been fetched by Mrs. Lizzie B. Clark
against her hege'lord. There hasn't been.
Theo. Sheldon. an attorney at go, Ram
dolph street, Chicago, writes TO have the
Q Use Of John Guthrie Smith against the
Maxwell cattle company docketsd for trial.
The case Of Romuio Padilla and others
against the board Of school directors Of
Folsom, was duly pigeon-holed,
to-day, the necessary consideration having
been forthcoming, cash in hand.
The BOND Of Thomas Jefferson Franklin,
who is held in the Las Vegas Jail for en-
alleged violation of the liquor law, out at
Liberty, has been forwarded to U. g..
Marshal Foraker in the sum of 5000 for his
action.
The papers in the pardon Of Arnold Let
ton, OF Ration, who was sentenced to i'm
prisonment and fined 500 in each case, for
larceny of a horse and resisting an officer,
were received at the dis riot clerks office
on Saturday.
Rogers, Cuthbert & Ellis, Denver, Colo
attorneys, write down this way to know II
any entry has been made on the court
records since February End, 1895, in the
case of the National Bank Of Commerce Of
Denver against the Aztec gold mining and
milling company. There hasn't been.
Papers in the divorce case Of Mrs.
Cora G. Quigg, of Colfax county. against
Amos T. Quigg. have been sent down to
the district clerks Office to be filed and the
same will be promptly done, SO soon as
Hugo Seaberg, the plaintiffs attorney at
Springer forwards advance fees for SO
doing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
summer,s Gone.

The glory OF the summer is over. The
verdure of the hills is changing into the
russell and brown of autumn; there is no
balm or perfume in the signing wind, and
the grand orchestra Of nature is attuned to
melancholy notes, introducing the sad re-
QUEEN of the dying season. Fading, fad
ing! The bright, sunny days, fraught with
so much of interest and moment, gone like
the fading mist; cool evenings and days
shortened to the extent of three hours. adj
monish us that autumn is at hand. That,
too, and winter, will soon be numbered
with the past-and thus the seasons and
the years roll on .-Eastern Exchange.
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A BIG ENTERPRISE.

Col. s, M. Ashenfelter, a former New
Mexico lawyer and editor, 10 down from
Colorado Springs on business Of a private
nature. he is the managing director of
the Pixies Peak Tunnel Constructing Co.,
who are building the Pixies Peak tunnel
mining railway.
IT. is an American corporation capitalized
at $50. o00. 900, in 100000 of $100 ~each-251,-
900 shares representing the promoters
interest. having Gas q guarantee Of good
faith) been deposited in perpetuity with
the Anglo-Indian banking corporation
(limited), in such way that they can
neither be sold nor m~ortgaged, thereby
strictly limiting the benefit of the promot-
ers to the dividends on such shares when
the enterprise is q financial success. The
remaining $4,000 shares, representing the
working capital, it is stated, nave been
already issued to capitalists In New York,
London and on the continent.
The project to drive a tunnel nineteen
miles long under the entire Cripple Greek
district, at a much greater depth than any
local tunnel now In progress or projected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Don Patricio 5eDa to-day presented THE
uPTIc with a leaf Of homegrown Havana
tobacco, which measures twenty-seven
ncnes In length by sixteen inches in
width. The plant from which it was
plncked was grown by Judge Tomas G.. de
baca on his farm at La Liendre, about
eighteen miles south of Las Vegas, aud
shows that New Mexico is exceIlently
adapted 70 the growing Of tobacco.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The Hebrew citizens Of the city, to a
man, to-day celebrated the Jewish new
year. by closing their places of business.
Appropriate religious services were held
at the temple, this forenoon, and not a
business house door vas open. The day,
according to their reckoning, will be fin
ished at shutdown, this evening, when they
will again open their doors to trade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Capt. Jack Crawford has written a
personal letter to Governor Otero, John 8.
Clark, Frank Forsythe and others in
which he sets forth the merits of his Klon-
dyke prospecting scheme, and enlists their
cooperation in the same. Capt. Jack in
tends to take the field 10 person next
and see what there is to see up in
the frozen north.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Mrs. Robt. s.. Scrutton, accompanied by
Mrs. David Norman, left last evening for
Needles, Calf, where she has a son living
and where it is hoped by her many friends,
she will speedily recover from the severe
illness which she has been battling for
many weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The state g~eologist of Nebraska was a
passenger, last evening, for Flagstaff. Ari-
IONA, whence be goes to the grand canyon
Of the Colorado. He will likely stop off in
Las Vegas on the return trip, and inspect
some mica properties in this vicinity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Las Vegas need have no fear of i'll re.
port from the Las Vegas military band at
the festival of mountain n plain, up in
Denver. Yesterday's program in the
park, and the street marching, showed the
boys to be taking unusual interest in their
perfection.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The passage of q. s. recruits through
the city, to western forts in blocks Of five
may mean nothing unusual, 1t looks very
much as if your Uncle Samuel was aug
menting the regular army with some welt
defined purpose in view. Y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

]. Biehl, the undertaken, has been given
the order for the erection of a fine granite
monument, with marble statue, at the
grave of George L~udemann, the deceased
citizen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Dudley Dean, Boycie Brash, E. G. Spor-
ieder, J. W. Butler and viii Doll passed
the Sabbath in a trip to the hot springs.
where the plunge-bath was the principal
attraction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. collars, OF Las We
gas, are in town, visiting relatives and
friends. They are former residents Of this
county and always receive a hearty well
come on their visits here.-Hilsboro Adro-
cnfN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Hunting parties out to the lakes sur
rounding Las Vegas, yesterday, met with
unusual success, and, as a result, TOOTH
some dishes of waterfowl graced several
tables in the city, to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The ball game, yesterday. between MEM
bers of La Lira society and La Sociedad
Literaria, consisted OF seven innings,
lasted till dark, and resulted in a score Of
81 to 81, in favor of the literary fellows.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

kev.Geo.s elby's discourse at the Episco-
pal church Sunday morning taken from
the second chapter of second Corinthians
aud subject, Optimism, !" was ably handled
and thoroughly appreciated by those pres
tanf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Lige Weeks, of whose an%ticlpations there
is no use to dwell at present, has struck a
good thing in q mining claim up on the
Santa Barbara above Mora. He recently
sent a sample to Burlingame at Denver
from which he received a return of $176.80
in gold. The vein from which the sample
was taken is four feet wide, and his friends
think he has a young Klondyke right here
al home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Another night patrolman would seem to
be q demand of he hour in this city. The
late providers are becoming more numer-
GUS inc they must be checked in their
lawless careers.
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Attention. odd Fellows !

At the regular meeting, this evening,
business of Importance will be transacted.
All brothers earnestly requested to attend.
After the meeting, . banquet will be
served. -. v. Flick,
September 9th, 1897. Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

A full meeting Of the ladies' guild, on
Tuesday at 3 O'Clock p. m. at the residence
OF Mrs. Waddingham. is requested, as
business of Importance is to be brought be-
fore the members.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Miss Blanche Rothgeb and w. G. Reid
composed the choir at the Episcopslian
church yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Wanted, a half-dozen copies Of THE
Optic, daily issue, OF Thursday, Septem-
Der 9th. Hand them to the carrier boys as
tn y make their evening rounds of town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

B. 3. Wright, of B. s. Wright & Co.,
printers and publishers, No. 112, North
street, Normal, ILL.,, writes for a copy Of a
recent issue Of the ~favorite newspaper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The ladies will find it very much to their
advantage, In purchasing millinery wear
OF all descriptions, to call and inspect the
newly-arrived stock at VIM. Malboeuf's.
New features are beng added daily, 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The new uniforms for the unclad mem
bers of the band arrived last evening, and
the drum majors uniform is strictly out of
sight, 80 to speak.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The presbytery of Santa Fe, in con-
nection with the Presbyterian church, will
hold its regular meeting in Las Vegas,
commencing tomorrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

TO flourish like a green bay tree, right in
the heart of the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Charles Ilfeld, the Sporleder boot and
shoe company and H. Levy & Bro, have
revised, neatly set advertisements in The
Optic, this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The return of an absent husband rather
unexpectedly, the other night, is said to
have created a furore in a certain house.
hold. The prominence Of parties, ETC., etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Application will be made by parties
going to Denver for a through sleeper, by
way of Trinidad and the D. & R. G.. rail-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27
Do You want collar

Everyone desires to keep Informed on
Yukon, the Klondy Ike and Alaskan gold
fields. Send 10c. for large Compendium
Of vest Information aud big color map to
Pub. Co., Indianapolis, Indiana.
27O.d-w-5w.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Nicolas T. Cordoba to-day began receiv-
ing sheep for g., B. & Co., a job that will
occupy his time and attention for some
days. VI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Some sermons by Las Vegas pastors,
yesterday and last night, are being highly
eulogized on the streets, to-day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Weather forecast for New Mexico: Fai
tonight and Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

r. vollmer has purchased the Rothgeb
residence, for 81, 800.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

After a regular and important meeting
of Odd Fellows, this evening, q banquet
will be served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The grand lodge of Masons will convene
In Albuquerque on next Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

M. M. McSchooler is again housed vi
with an attack Of quinsy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Get a pair OF our mems extension sole.
bull dog toe shoes, hand welt. Price SO so
at Sporleder's. 270-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Avocette, duck, curlew, English jack
snIpe, are s~pecialties, to-day at the Head
quarters cafe. 1t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Mems satin calf lace and congress, none
better made for the price, $l.50, at
270-3t SPoRLEDER'S.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Mems shoes, latest style toes, every pail
warranted, popular price $3.50, at
270 3t SPoRLEDER's.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

FOR RENT-Seven room house, furnish
d. For further Information apply to
bsto Henriquez at g. B. g Co.'S. s1o.st
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

Mrs. f.. Meredith Jones 10 reported or
the sick list.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The twin bicycles were won for Nick
Dillon on a throw of forty-si by Ralph
Oldham, Saturday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The usual crowd p%atronized the batl
house at the hot springs, yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

PLAZA HoTELs-J. n. Maldonado, g. p.
Frye, Wagon Mound; W. G. Pocton, w. L.
Hartman, Pueblo, Colo. Julius suss, st.
Louis; NJ. Ortiz. Santa Fe; r. e. McIn-
tosh, Carbondale, H.; Miguel Romero,
Vigil, Union county; b. r. Lott, Denver.
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MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 81, 1897.
STREET TALK.

Jewish New Years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

The child Of Mike Pestlne is indisposed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

DEPOT HoTEL.-Henry f. Westheimer,
st. Joseph, Mo Henry Gannett, Los An
geles; Fred Simon, Louisville, KY; I. W.
Swift, Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-27

NEW OPTIo.-H. s. Phillips, Dupkirk, N
T.; 3. M. Ashenfslter, Colorado Springs;
Chas. Sumner, Puerto de Luna.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CENTRAL HoTEL.-A. B. Clayton, Otta-
wa, Kansas; Ford Forman, r. A. Conden,
Texas; e. s.. 5tanselI, Ration.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


FOR RENr-Furnished house of three
rooms. Apply to Mrs. Hume. 1t
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FoR RENT-Two rooms suitable TOR liRh
mouse keeping, call at 507- 7th st. gt107-tft
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WANTED-A girl to do general house
work, at DR.. Tipton's. go St
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FOR RENT Elegantly furnished rooms,
single or en- suite, reasonable at Mrs.
Hume's. 1t
The morning times., 1897-03-07
WE WANT 1000 BORROWERS

WHO desire from $50 to $40, GOO each
OF stocks. bonds trusts, loan association
certificates, warehouse receipts and LIE
or t0ntine policies in oid-iliic companies.
no delay: no cbattel mortgages taken
YERKES & BAKER,
40 - Ii Nj ler.ltt RIhg.. In 7 st. NV.