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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

a pair OF swift horses would carry
them. The elopment in this case, un-
like the traditional one, was not case
OF eluding an irate parent, but Of as
Gaping with him.
A few miles out of the village the
soldiers came upon the carriage and
ordered it to halt a request which was
promptly complied with, and the two
gentlemen, who were in ordinary citi-
zens dress, stepped out to ascertain the
cause OF the delay On hearing that
the troopers were III pursuit Of union
officer, Mr. Ford, who was well known
to the confederates, said that both he
and his friend were private gentlemen
travelling on entirely personal busl-
ness, totally uncoLIected with any
military matters, ant that they would
like to proceed on their journey. As
to any union officer, they had passed. 50
he asserted, suffers wagon about
half an hour before, and noticed that
in it was seated a man in the uniform
of federal major As the wagon was
just then turning into a side road, it
would be by that time at least five
miles in an opposite direction.
The rangers never suspected that the
object of their search stood before
them on his wedding trip, took the
bait, and wheeling their horses, set out
again TO trace up the suffers wagon,
an outfit which existed only in the i'm
agination Of Mr. Ford. On returning
10 the town and learning how they had
been fooled of their prey, their chagrin
was intense. The bridal party came
down TO Washington at a full gallop,
the carriage flashing through the mud
at break-neck spCeu, and the driver
plying his lash till the long bridge was
reached Once inside the union lines,
the party was safe, and the marriage
was solemnizei
Such was the fame OF the beautiful
Virginia girls heroism and sufferings
in the cause of the confederacy that she
was formally made d lieutenant in the
service and wore for some time the
shoulder straps which were the insignia
of her rank. Many are the interesting
stories told of ner long days in prison,
and the trials to which she was sub
jected while travelling to be exchanged
as a prisoner of war. Unfortunately
Mrs. Willard lived but few years after
her marriage, and left but one son,
Joseph E. Willard, whose home is at
Fairfax, where he is regarded as one OF
the leading citizen OF the community
and where his enel gy and interest IN
public matters have won him the re-
spect and affection of his neighbors.
Mr.. Willard has represented his native
county in the legislature and it is safe
to predict chat he is destined for even
higher POLITICAL honors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
FEMININE FANCIES.

The once popular Turquoise is being
put to rout by the old-time pink coral
The sash cravat is worn by many
women in preference to the stock COL
lar.
Lizard skin calendars are among the
novel desk furnishings shown in the
shops
At tea on Walnut street many
gowns were noted with Monjik vests Of
fur.
The most uncomfortable party in the
social world is the woman with a griev-
ance.
A unique form of half-mourning sta
tionery is Of violet with an edge of
three tiny lines of black.
You may rest assured that the dearest
friend of today can make the bitterest
enemy of tomorrow.
The tall, slender, languid beauty is the
type that promises to rule at the sum-
mer resorts this coming season.
The lovely designs in wall paper have
not the faintest suggestion of the hor-
rible spidery effects that were once in
vogue.
The eXtrayagant young mother can
spend a sum well up into the hundreds
in the equipment of a baby's coach, il
she so desires,-Philadelphia TimA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

Max O'RelI says he saw very few
stupid faces in America
Sir Hope Grant tells of a statue of
Queen Victoria which was made in In
dia and had large rings in each nostrll.
Keir Hardie has announced his IN
tention to stand for East Bradford and
hopes for brilliant victory for
socialism"
Judge William L. Putnam of the
United States circuit court has started
from Portland, Ne, for Alaska, where,
DIS a member OF the Behring sea COM
mission, he wall investigate the seal
ing, boundary and other problems
which that body is expected TO settle.
The monument to Empress Maria
Theresa which is being erected at
the ancient coronation city Of Pres
burg, on the Danube. will be one OF
The handsomes. raised to commcanor-
ate the millennium The work is APP
preached completion. hut the executive
committee now fears that the date fixed
for unwilling will have tc be postponed
until the spring of next year.
The emperor of Russia offered the
Order of st. Andrew to Lord Salisbury
during his visit to Balmoral, but 1t was
declined, in accordance with the rule
which forbids Il British minister to ae-
Cept any foreign decoration. Except
royalties, the only British knight of the
Order of st. Andrew has been the duke
CT Wellington, who received this order
from the Emperor Alexander |.
Though Mrs. Mckinney is an Invalid
the state of her health is not such as
to prevent her from taking the promi-
nent but not !aborious part in Wash
ington's social life that naturally falls
to the presidents wife She has en-
dured very we'll the excitement Of the
last few months and has received
multitude of visitors SC large that many
stronger women would have hesitated
to undertake a task half as onerous
4 queer Maine notability is William
Brown, an old man who lives now IN
one village and now in another, devot-
ing his time with much success to the
trapping of foxes This year he Is
camped near Oakland. Kennebec coun-
~. where. in the last twelve months. he
has caught over 100 foxes, including
two of the very valuable silver gray
variety. He is accompanied in his
wandering life by his wife. who is said
to be an artist Of considerable talent.
Brown has a dog and gun, but owes
most of his success to mysterious
scent with which he sprinkles ordinary
steel traps He will not reveal the conf
position of this substance to anybody.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
SIXTY-TWO YEARS AN EDITOR.
When Abram Thomson Retired lie
Left His Sons a Priceless Legacy.

Abram Thomson has just retired from
the editorship of the Delaware Gazette.
His sons succeed him in the control OF
that sound, upright, and well-managed
journal. 1t is the first change in the
editors chair for sixty-two years!
The veteran who lays down the Office
he has filled so long and well seeks re-
lief from daily labor at the age of 80
years. He was born in Maryland, close
to the Pennsylvania line, in October,
1914 In his native village OF fancy
town he learned the rudiments Of the
printers trade His training in that
craft was completed in Frederick, the
capital of Maryland, and by two years
Of service in the Office Of the New York
Daily Courier and Enquirer In the fall
OF 1894 the young printer went n Dela-
ware, in this state, to join his uncle in
the ownership and management OF the
paper which has been known as the
Delaware Gazette ever since. In about
two years Mr.. Thomson who had been
editor from the first, bought out the
half interest in the establishment, which
was at first in other hands, and thence
forth he has both owned and edited one
of the best papers in Ohio.
We think this record deserves wide
notice 1t is almost unique in the length
Of the term covered and in the unvary-
ing success of a career longer than most
mems lives 1t is not necessary to cite
Editor Abram Thomson's service in the
house Of representatives and the senate
OF Ohio or his participation in public
affairs on many occasions, to justify his
title to honorable distinction. 1t is not
even needful to call attention to the fact
that he was the virtual discoverer Of the
Delaware grape and made it famous,
for which good deed a multitude Of fruit
eaters owe him debt of everlasting
gratitude
Abram Thomson's clean, brave. honest
work as an editor for sixty-two years f.
his best and fittest monument. It ought
to make his name known and respected
for generations to come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
CHAPTER XIV,
For Mr.. Smlthers

II has been SholtC Graham's inyari-
able custom since taking up the duties
OF his new and reuuneratiye appoint
ment 10 lock he door of his private
Office on quitting IL for the day. and
put the key in his pocket. He had not
departed from this usual course on the
day on which Sir Andrew Gwenap had
been brought home badly hurt and he
lSholtol had tainted on hearing the
news.
Mr., Grahlms private office was
approached by q staircase that led di-
rect from the street and that had no
communication excepting through his
room with the offices occupied by the
second manager AMI the clerks. Ac-
cess was had 70 these apartments
from the managers Office through a
doorway which opened into a long pas
sage. The stAircasa door was used
only 10y Mr. Graham himself, except
ing on the rare occasions when Sir
Andrew Gwenap paid him q visit.
On this day, II seemed, Sir Andrew
had been seen by tho commissionaire
who was alway= IN waiting outside the
premises pass M Mi Grahams pri-
waite staircase About an hour after
Mr. Graham had cyme ont alone. but
% This circumstance the commlssi0-
natre naturally attracted no impor-
lance. as H. took u for granted that
the m phfN head al tho lta.... n,4 mann
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

struggled back into semiconsciousne ss
and a rambling statement had been
slicted from him. He could recall be-
ing in Sholto't private room with the
latter, and he had dim reelection OF
having had violent altercaaion with
him (Sholto) on seine subject which
had now escaped his memory. He
thought Shol.o left the office, but pro-
hably he was mistaken, as when he
(Sir Andrew rose up tc come away he
was struck brutally on the back of the
head and-he could tell nothing more.
(To Be C0ntinued)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
WANTED AN IRISH LEADER.

Ireland's wrongs were never more
clearly seen. The British royal commits
sion reports that for 50 years ireland
has been forced to pay $1,000, 900 more
a year In taxation to the crown than
was her equitable share. II makes
debt Of $500 900 900 that England is
morally bound 70 repay. English
statesmen and English public opinion
are aghast at the fact What an op-
rorturity for a united Irish party i
thisi Where IS the leader who will now
rise up and bring to Ireland her due
Must We finally admit that the Irish
people are incapable Of self govern
mant. and that they themselves nave
driven the demonstration home =
Springfield Republican
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

could ring his cursed old interfering
| head of his shoulders" Mr.. Sholto
Graham snapped out viciousiy, as ne
| shot himself out of bed and his servant
and put on an expression OF obsequious
sympathy. Later Oh that worthy per-
son, in clearing up his masters room,
came across Lady Gwenap's note,
crumpled UP and thrown into the hre-
place. but still perfectly legible
He'd give Sir Andrew nasty one
~ he had the chance" the man snig-
gered az he tore the note TO olio.
"Well, it's none OF my business; while
he pays me my wages don't care how
nasty he is TO Other folks
Apparently Shoho Grahams nasty
mood had completely worn 1nself out
when he presented himself at his SIS
ter's house at s O'Clock that nig1t
Lady Gwenap was alone in the draw
ipg-room to receive him.
"For wonder Sir Andrew is Late
she exclaimed, then she added, heartily,
"but all the better, Sholto. | want
few words with you alone. What 10
this about you and Patrice?'
"Tell me first what you have heard
and from whom You have heard it,
"Sir Andrew called TO inquire Tor
Capt Kelly Just after you left yesler-
dav and Patrice told him that she had
broken off the engagement"
ooh! so she had the grace TO admit
that il was she and not | who broke 1t
Off"
eyes, she was very clear on that
point. but Sir Ancrew feels sure it Is
your fault and he is very wroth with
you. Are you md, Sholto. TO fly IN
the face of fortune and your friends in
the way you are doing?'
You're all tarrel with the same
brush: you're all as maddeningly in
consistent as can be- he said, irrita-
bly," "A headstrong girl who has taken
o fancy to another fellow, throws me
over. and forthwith you blame me for
her ickleness."
"Sir Andrew will upset your appoit-
ment If YOU play Patrice Laugherne
false
Hell never have the power to do
IT," Sholto cried, with an ugly laugh
Then he recovered his Composure alb
ruptly, and asked;
Are you going to have any dinner
at all tonight Maggie? It's S:i5."
"Sir Andrew is late indeed" she was
saying, when there came loud knock
ing and ringing at the front door
Presently the sound o. hurrying, frigh-
tened feet fell upon their ears, and IN
another NON ant the butler, pale and
scared, stood before them.
Come down, Mr. Graham he NUT
tered, hoarsely in what he meant to be
a whisper. Come down, sir. There 5
been an accident to Sir Andrew
HE Is dead / am sure of it, Sholto,
why do you stand shiyering there?
Let me go myself, He is dead" Lady
Gwcnap cried out sharply, she sprung
past her brother toward the door, but
the butler interposet and stopped her
passage
NO, my lady, no. no they didn't say
dead he's hurt my lady, not dead
Then her maid flew In ana took posses
sion of her mistress, and again the
man appealed to Sholto.
Come down. Mr. Graham, for Gods
sake, and see to things. The doctors
are with him and they want you"
Want me?" Sholto said vaguely.
You were seen with him last, ,he
constabes says. Come down. sir;
don't give way. HI may live. they say
Come But ShoHc Graham had
tainted and 1t was useless appealing to
him farther
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
A PROCESSION. OF DAYS.

The great days and the small days,
They come and go as fast;
The spring days and the fall days,
The summer days, and all days,
They take their turn at last.
Need winter days be drear days?
We laugh at storm and cold,
For Christmas days are dear days
And ull-of-happy-cheer days
For all the young and old.
st. Nicn llas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04
SOME FASHION BREVITIES.
The Return of the Overskirt and a
Word of Weddings.

The overskirt has returned, although
as yet there are no double skirts, but
skirt distinct from the one beneath ii
except where ii is sewed in at the waist.
IL Is made In thin materials, black hav-
ing the preference. or for ball gowns
white, sometimes embroidered some
times merely edged with a black ruche.
the newest starting from the knee with
a full gathered flounce to the hem. The
most curious freak of fashion Is that
the skirts beneath are often checked or
brocaded
White frOcks and floral trimmings are
relegated to the debutante and other
youthful women. Satin remains a fay-
orIte material for brides dresses and
lace the fashionable garn,ture. Neck
laces Of pearls and diamonds are worn
by brides. Considerable latitude is al
lowed in the matter of maid of honor
bridesmaids, pages etc. Occasionally
there will be a maid of honor and no
bridesmaids Sometimes the English
fashion Of train bearers Is followed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-04

Meantime sir Andrew Gvenap ha1
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

On Monday last the Unite d
States government sold the Union
Pacific railroad under foreclosure
of mortgage lem and received every
dollar due on the cl i'm. This is
a great triumph for the administra-
ton. When the road was started
a third of century ago nobody
supposed that the government
would get back in direct cash any
of the money that it put into the
work. 1t was great military aud
economic enterprise. and it was eX-
pected to pay the people, BY unit
ing the Pacific coast with the
Atlantic and in developing the
west This of course it has done
manytimes over. For years the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

The crops Of the last year have
been big advertisement for the
reservation. The fertility Of the
soil is now demonstrated beyond a
questionable doubt. The yield
has been wonderful. The grain
fields and gardens have produced
crops equalling any section of the
famous Potlatch or Palouse regions.
As a result settlers are rushing in
from the adjacent territory either
to make further development on
claims already filed upon or to file
upon new claims. Those who we're
lucky enough to have in a crop are
very active in building, breaking
and improving for next seasons
crop. The history of the opening
Of many reservations has shown a
great exodus after the first year OF
discontinued dissatisfied settlers,
but the opposite is true on the
Nez Perez reserve. Those who are
fortunate enough to have claims
are holding fast to them well
knowing their value by the pr ,cti-
cal test Of one years product.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

road has been hopdessly involved
and the government . claim almost
worthless. The settlement of this
vexed question has entered largely
into political campaigns and has
been a source of trouble in the halls
of congress. To have it settled at
last and in a manner so highly
commendable is a credit to the adj
ministration and source of salts
faction to the people of the nation
whose Interests were at stake.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

The City Of Chicago by its cor
poration counsel has begun fight
against department stores. An at
tempt is being made to break down
the monopoly OF the large depart
ment stores. An ordinance recently
passed provides that in no store
where dry goods are sold shall
meat or liquor be dispensed. This
is the beginning of fight made
against the large corporations III
favor of the small tradesman and
the outcome will be watched with
interest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

Two men of prominence passed
from among the living and the
world is measuring the value of
their worth. Geo. NJ. Pullman and
Henry George represent two oppo-
site phases in the lives Of promi-
nent men of affairs. Both were
men of commanding intellectual at
tainments, but with energies turned
into different channels. The con-
trast of their lives and influence is
nowhere better illustrated than in
a comparison Of their sons. Pull
man practically di ,enherited two
profligate sons, cutting them of
from a share Of his accumulated
millions that would enable them to
continue in careers of dissipation.
Georges son is the chosen leader
of the reform forces represented by
his father and he dedicates his life
to the work that has made the
father illustr;ous. A careful! study
| of this contrast would make an in
teresting chapter in a book OF
social ethics.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

Secretary Wilson OF the depart
ment of agriculture seems to be in
Producing some practical work into
the management OF his department.
In his recent report to the presi-
dent he outlines a policy OF practi-
cal investigation in studying the
art of agriculture in foreign coun-
tries. He recommends that agents
for the department be stationed at
each of our more important en-
bassies for the collection of inform
alton OF interest to American
farmers. Our farmers have to COM
pete in the markets of the world
with these nations, and there are
many things regarding methods OF
culture in crops that can be studied
to our advantage. Another point
of interest TO the farmer is the sys-
tematic study of plant life in foreign
countries now being made by the
department. What crops grow on
thermal lines with success abroad?
This known such seeds and plants
can be intelligently brought to this
country to assist in the diversified
ton of our crops and will add TO
their variety.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

A republication administration
has settled the money question in
favor of the Ioo-cent dollar and the
Union Pacific Indebtedness by de-
handing and receiving dollar for
dollar. The new tariff is working
splendid results for the economic
prosperity Of the country. In view
Of all these facts a united nation
will observe day of true thanks
giving. Thursday, November IS,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

The Boise Sentinel and the Lew
iston Tribune have locked horns
over q tragical point in the politi-
cal history Of the last session.
Thus the war among the forces OF
the cooperative reform party goes
merrily on. Bryan will have to
talk some in Idaho to effect that
delightful harmony among the
forces Of reform.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

Republican as usua IS all the
election comment that is necessary
In stalwart states like Massachu-
sets. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Iowa. The only effect of Bryan's
meteor like campaign in Ohio and
Iowa is the change it made in
campaign expenses in favor Of his
bank account.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Charles A. I hatcher, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the Undersigned
Charles Il. Thatcher, administrator for the estate
of Charles A. Thatcher deceased, to the creditors
of and all persons having claims against said de-
ceased. to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within 10 months after first publication
of this notice towit months after October Is,
1907 to said administrator at his office at the store
of Thatcher Il King at Lapwai in Neg Perez
county, Idaho the same being the place for the
transaction of the business Of said estate.
Dated October S. 1907.
CHARLES +. THATCHER,
Administrator of the Estate of Charles A.
Thatcher deceased
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

Another plank of the populist
platform has been smashed by the
return Of prosperity. The United
States government has been paid
in full. both principal and interest,
every dollar OF the debt due from
the Union Pacific railroad. Gov
eminent control of the railroads,
because there was no other way to
realize on the debt" cannot be
used Is campaign argument. A
new list Of vagaries will be needed
70 make . platform for the party
in the next campaign.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Il. A. Sampson deceased
Notice is hereby given, that Letters of Admin
istration on the Estate of +. A. Sampson deceased
were granted to the undersigned on the nth day
of October, 1897, by the Probate court of Ne,
Perez county Idaho.
All persons having claims against said Estate
are required to exhibit them to me for allowance
AT my place Of residence 100 acres in Sections
IS and ao.in Tp 81, n. X. S, W. b, NJ, in lngle
school district. in Nez Perez county, Idaho
within ten months after the date of this notice
the first publication, towit after October IS 1897
or they shall be forever barred
This 18th day of October. 1897.
EuNieE A. SAMPSON
Administrative of the estate Of T., A Sampson
deceased,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05

It is rather amusing to have the
western democrats rejoicing over
the victory Of Van Wyck in New
York city. What satisfaction can
q Bryan democrat find in the Tam
many victory? Henry George
represented all there was left Ct
Bryanism in New York city.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-11-05
Notice TO Creditors.

Estate Of Isabella G. Dyer, nee Fee. deceased
Notice is hereby given, that Letters of Admin.
istration on the estate OF Isabella G.. DYER nee
Fee. deceased, were granted to the undersigned
ON the aoth day OF September 1897, blythe Probate
Court OF Sez Perez county.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to me Tor allowance
at my residence in lewiston idaho within fou,
months after the date ostns noticc or they shall
be forever barred
This ist day of &c, oher 1897.
W y. DYER,
Administrator of the estate of Isabella C
Dyer, nee Fee. deceased