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Mower County transcript., 1898-08-10

fESs u
from Butte the local agent 81 the TTSns-
continental, with q startling story.
Train No. 8. The OWL" the Pacific
express, had been held up by robbers
about an hour earlier. just east Of Ska
bridge. Jimmy Long, engineer Of 1888,
was badly shot His fireman was killed.
The robbers, nearly q dozen in number,
had terrorized the train hands, got ev-
erythinR there was in the safe, in the
mail car and among the passengers in
the day coach and sleeper and had then
ridden off northwestward across the
Ska. They were heading for the Dry
Fork. The sheriff was trying to raise a
posse in town, but it was slow work.
For Gods sake, couldn't the cavalry go
in pursuit.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
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him somewhere before, and he knows
Il, and he's afraid to show mp again and
took the first excuse to get Of. That
mans q dash dashed deserter or horse
thief or something He knows me and
didn T know OF my promotion to this
regiment or. my being here. You are
we'll rid Of him, Dana. He'll never
show up at Ransom again. .
But he did, for just two days later
Captain Ray came oheerily into the Of.
fee with enlistment papers in his hand.
Dana, old boy, I've got a tiptop man
to be sworn in. This way, please, Hun
ter" And there at the doorway stood
the applicant Of two days before.
Dana glanced over the papers. "Ar-
thur Hunter, born New York, by ooou-
patton clerk, do hereby acknowledge to
have voluntarily enlisted this sixth day
OF November, 188-, as soldier in the
army Of the United States, etc., and do
solemnly swear that / am 25 years and
months Of age, etc., and I, Arthur
hunter, do solemnly swear that I will
bear true faith and allegiance to the
United States Of America, etc."
Then Dana looked up at the dark eyes
and curling black mustache and ami
mated face Of one of the crack captains
in the regiment and from him to the ST.
lent, blue eyed and, as before, thorough
~ presentable stranger, and there was
embarrassment in the adjutant's face.
For moment be hesitated, then turned
to the would be recruit.
"Will you step outside moment? I
have to speak with Captain Ray
He was instantly obeyed.
II beg your pardon, captain" said
Dana, "but have to ask question or
two. Major Mainwaring is sure he has
sssn this man before and that he is a
dsserter or something disreputable de-
spite his good looks. He refused to an
swsr for himself two days ago.
"Yes, know" answered Ray smil.
ingly. "We all know how suave and en-
couraging the major is apt to be to
strangers. lisa wonder some wild west
erner hasn't put bullet through him.
I've heard all about that interview"
"And - you're willing to take
shances? You're satisfied this mans all
right?"
"All right as men 60, Dana. We can t
expect all the 'vartues and temperance
besides for $13 month"; as Mulligan
said in the Mexican war. But this ap-
plicant satisfies me that he means to
serve, thathe loves horse and can ride
Eike a Kentuckian. I'll bet he can fight,
and it's none of our business who he is,
where he halls from or why he enlisted
SO long as he does his duty. Now I'm
willing to take him.
And that settled it. Recruit Arthur
Hunter was formally accepted as a
member Of the sorrel troop, took his
first lesson with the currycomb and
brush without a word, and, "without
turning hair" his initiation on Buck
Ter, the meanest brute in the stable, and
rode him barebacked to water despite
furious plunges and wild howls of de-
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" He isn't, sir, but don't know
about him." $50
"What's the matter? haven't time
to waste if he isn't good enough to suit
u.s." And Dana glanced out along the
wooden. porch as though in search of
the would be trooper. = .s,S.>.s.
= "He's good enough, I don't doubt,
SIR" said the sergeant major, half
smile breaking about the corners of his
mouth, "as far as looks go, but I never
knew fellows like this one to enlist that
didn't have something wrong with 'em,
and he says he wants to take on with
Captain Ray SSH. y. ....Is.fs.f 5sf.f, !.
He'll take on where we see fit to put
him. said Dana, with the dogmatism
Of the service. Let's see the gentle
man who wants to dictate where he'll
CO. = .*.,gs.af. .s@4.s. s4..i
So. the sergeant major opened the
door, jerked his head backward in en-
couragement to the invisible party in
the outer Office and said, Come inl'' /
There stepped quickly into the room
q young man about 8 feet tall, erect and
athletic in build and carriage, with a
fine, clear out, frank face crowned with
9 crop Of curly, close out, light brown
hair, with very deep blue eyes, large and
clear, under heavy brows and thick,
long, curling lashes, curly blond mus!
taohe sweeping out at the ends and bare
u hiding the curve Of his handsomely
chiseled lina. chin and jaws oleanly
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Recruit Arthur Hunter ards formally &C.
cepted.
light from threescore trooper threats.
Furthermore, Hunter accepted barrack
fare without remark and barrack ohaff
without remonstrance, and when 4S
hours elapsed and his captain asked him
how he liked it the new trooper clicked
his heels together apd said, "Better
than hoped to, sir, " and then surpris-
ed that officer by a request to be allowed
to be absent until next day. Etiquette
required that suoh favors should be
asked through the first sergeant in writ
ing. The colonel's consent had also to
be given, but Hunter produced in ex-
planation telegram received but half
an hour before stables That dispatch
was addressed properly to Trooper A.
Hunter, Fort Ransom, and said: "Must
move tonight. Will bring your things
on No. 81 and it came from Pawnee.
Captain Ray looked it over in some
uncertainty. "What things are these?"
he asked.
IA trunk, sir, and some other prop
erty, principally clothing"
Colonel Atherton did not look over
pleased at the application of Captain
Ray for permission for new recruit to
be absent overnight, but Ray was IA
vorite. Sergeant Merriweather was 90.
ing to Butte on pass after supper. Re-
oruit Hunter could 60 with him in the
post traders wagon. Ray felt sure of
his man, and the colonel consented.
. And so it happened that Merriweath-
er's pretty wife, the invalid of fort.
night agone, was surprised by the sight
of tall, very fine looking young man,
in new fatigue suit not yet altered to
fit him, who appeared at the doorway
Of her little abode shortly after gun fro
and asked for the sergeant.
"He'll be here directly. Surely this
must be Mr.. Hunter, = said she, busting
chair and looking up at him from un-
der her long lashes. You II come in
and wait, won't youi" she added invit.
ingly. But Hunter thanked her briefly
and said he'd go to the store. which he
did, with her bright eyes following
him in lively curiosity. NJ
II was midnight when Sergeant Mer-s
riweather, driving in. reported his re-
turn at the guardhouse and found the
officer Of the day and half the guard
searching busily about the premises in
hopes Of discovering BY what means two
general prisoners had sawed their way
out OF their iron barred room. The rest
OF the guard we're in pursuit. Itwas q
night Of excitement and disgust tor
most Of them. and they we're all wide
awake and eager Tor news when, at the
break Of day, there came galloping out.
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DOCTORS.
n RS. HEGGE e. HEGGE,

Physicians and Surgeons.
Special attention given to Operative Surgery,
D!sease OF Women, Skin Diseases and Chronic
Diseases of all kinds. s[-l
Surgeons in chief to St. Olaf Hospital, Austin.
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REMEMBER THE MAINE.

Mr.. John D. Worthington, Secretary
OF the School Board has received from
the Maine Monument Committee,
blanks for the signature of all the
school children in the county to be
deposited in a special vault to be con-
structed underneath the proposed
Maine Monument. This will be done
all over the United States and with
the idea OF intoxicating in the school
children of the country, the patriotic
spirit which constitutes the basis of
all free institutions. 1t is not done
with the idea OF soliciting subscrip-
tions. although pupils can contribute
individual sums not exceeding ten
cents if they SO desire.
In order to have the signing as
simultaneous as possible, Thursday,
May 90, has been fixed as maine
Day" 1t has been suggested that
some exercises of a patriotic character
be held in each school, in submitting
the blanks for signature, SO that the
pupils might be impressed with the
reason why a grateful nation unites
to pay honor to the memory of those
who were slain in Havana harbor
while in the service Of their country.
The idea meets with united endorse
ment and we sincerely hope will be
periodically carried out.
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The steamer Gussle sailed from
Tampa, Fla, at 21O P. NJ, Tuesday
for Cuba, carrying two companies OF
the First U. s. Infantry, 10000 rifles
and $50, 900 rounds of ammunition.
The Catholic Archbishops in the
United States have Issued a patriotic
circular, directiong that ION and after
the receipt of this circular, and until
the close of this war, every priest shall
in his daily mass, pray for the restora-
ton of peace by the glorious victory
of our flag"
1t is believed that the invasion
of Cuba will begin in a week,
&c, 900 volunteers will be used in con-
neetion with 10000 regular troops.
WEDNESDAY, MAY II.
The army of invasion will start for
Cuba on Monday. 1t will include
16. 900 regulars and $4,000 volunteers.
Brig. Gen. John j. Rodgers has been
appointed Chief of Artillery.
Dispatches from Spain say that a
formidable Spanish expedition is being
organized to be sent to the Philippine
Islands.
Commodore George Dewey, was pro-
NOTED to the Rear Admiralship.
Charles H. Allen, qualified as assist
ant Secretary OF the Navy, vice Theo-
dore Roosevelt, resigned.
The Spanish torpedo boat destroyer,
Destructor, is reported as having ex-
ploded and sunk with all on board
near Gibraltar.
Reports coming from Hayti say that
the bombardment of San Juan de
Porto Rico has begun.
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The PRESENT SITUATION.

As matters stand at this time it
seems as if an early termination Of
the war with Spain would be the best
for all concerned. The outcome OF
the naval battle at the Philippine Is
lands demonstrates clearly that the
United States officers easily outrank
the Spaniards in strategy, intelligence
and cool and has taught
them that the Yankee pigs have some
brains after all. The humiliation of
their Asiatic fleet will in a measure
compensate for the loss Of the Maine
and it is to be hoped that Spain has
seen the hopelessness OF trying to hold
Cuba, and be willing to recognize her
independence. 1t is stated on high
authority that she would do this at
once except for internal discord. AS
every one knows her throne is tottering
today and may be overthrow at any
moment. Already it is practically
settled that there will be change in
the ministry, as Sagasta is fast losing
his grip.
The war has undoubtedly been of
vast Importance to this country. 80
far not a single life has been lost and
we have demonstrated, not only to
Spain, but to the whole world our
strength on the sea. This has never
b efore been recognized, but nations
will nov gravely hesitate who few
months ago would not give moments
thought about offering insult to our
flag.
Another good accomplished is in the
strengthening Of our relations with
Great Britain.
Heretofore we have regarded that
nation in rather a contemplate man
ner and English" was always used
in a sarcastic manner. Now, however
we can appreciate her friendship.
When the Dreilbund proposed inter
ference before war was declared and
asked England's aid it was promptly
refused and had it not been for this
we would today probably be engaged
in q war with the whole world. 1t is
all open secret that Spain is today re-
ceiving aid from other countries in
spite of their neutrality declarations
and were it not for the watchful eye
&C e>>- EosslisI> oe~@i.s tho treaty. of
Paris would not amount to the paper
it was written on.
The time now seems ripe to cease
hostilities and we sincerely hope Spain
will be able to see it before she is
wiped off the face OF the earth by
Uncle Sam and her own internal dis
cords.
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THE CONGRESSIONAL OUTLOOK.

The coming Congressional election
is attracting attention throughout the
country, and among the Democrats in
Hartford there has been much quiet
talk as to the probable result in the
Second Congressional District, now
represented by the Hon. William Is.
Baker. The fact that the Republi-
cans at the last election carried this
district, which heretofore had always
been considered safely Democratic,
surrounds the result with sufficient
uncertainty to cause the Democrats
to put forth their very best efforts.
Our standard bearer, besides being a
good Democrat must in every other
respect measure up to the require
ments of the situation. We have
heard a number of gentlemen named
for the position and among them the
Hon. Herman Stump, and while we
know there are others in the district
equally as we'll qualified and who
would be perfectly acceptable to the
Democrats of Hartford, yet we think
the party would do we'll if they can
persuade him to again come to the
front.
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SPECIAL TO TIE AEGIS

Nav 19th.-The torpedo boat Win
slow was fired upon by masked bat
terry near Havana this morning. ana
badly damaged. Six or eight Of hef
crew were killed. She was struck by
q bomb which went entirely through
her. Her rudder was damaged and
she drifted helplessly into Havana
harbor. The Spaniards attempted to
CAPTURE her, but she was rescued by
the gun boats Wilmington and Hud'
son and towed out of danger. The
Wilmington was fired upon but moi
seriously damaged.
The bombardment OF San Juan
Porto Rico, is going on.
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HAROLD SCARBoRo, Solicitor.
ORDER OF PUBLICaTION


nexs f @ Ely for HafisF SH nH55
VS.. In Equity.
John Riley.
The object of this suit is to procure a decree
divorcing the plaintiff u mensa ct thoro, from
the defendant.
The bill states that the plaintiff and defen-
dant were married at Darlington, Hartford
county, Md, November 18th, 1897, and resided
at that place until February Goth, 1898, when
defendant took the plaintiff with him on tour
through the State of Virginia, stopping but Il
short time in any place; that after reaching
the town of Manassas Va, to wit: on or about
February 23d, 1898, the defendant assumed
the name of J. c Mitchell, to plaintiff S great
modification and alarm, especially as she had
already discovered that defendant was un-
truthful and dishonest; that the defendant
failed to provide for the plaintiff and treated her
cruelty, curSlng and abusing her. and on divers
occasions threatening to take her life; that on
the 18th of April, 1898, at Bridgewater, Va,
the defendant again cursed plaintiff, abused
and choked her and threatened to kill her, and
forced her to flee from him to the home of her
parents. in Hartford county, where she now re-
sides, and has always claimed her residence
her trip to Virginia being merely tour; that
from knowledge and experience nf the temper
dishonesty, meudacity and brutal and vicious
conduct OF her said husband during the time
she lived with him his wife. plaintiff is con.
WINGED that it will not be safe or proper for heI
to again reside with him; that the conduct OF
plaintiff has always been above reproach; that
neither plaintiff nor defendant is possessed OF
any property or estate; that since leaving
Bridgewater, Va, as above mentioned plaintiff
has not seen defendant, and has no present
knowledge of his whereabouts, except that he
is not resident of the State of Maryland.
The bill then prays for decree of divorce q
mensa ct thoro and for general relief.
Its thereupon ordered, this 9th day of April
1898, by the Circuit Court for Hartford county,
sitting in Equity, that the plaintiff, by causing
u copy of this order to be published in some
newspaper printed and published in Hartford
county, once i'll each of four successive weeks
fifteen day s before the 10th day of June, 1898
give notice to said John Riley, NOM esident de-
PENDANT, to be and appear in this Court, in
person or by solicitor, on or before the said
10th day of June. 1898, to show cause, if any
he has, why decree ought not to pass as
prayed.
WIN. S. FORwOOD, JR., Clerk.
True copy, test
29ap WIN. S. FORwoOD, JR., Clerk.
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THOMAS II. ROBINSON, Solicitor.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

Rufus Low In the Circuit Court
vs.: for HarfordCounty
The object of this suit is to procure decree
for the sale of certain real estate situated in
Hartford county, to pay u mortgage due the
complainant. The bill states that a certain
Edward p. Matthews and Mary 5. Mathews, his
wife, being indebted unto the complainant,
Rufus Low, in the sum OF S314.6S, with interest
from the LIST day of April, 1887, did, by deed
dated the 9Th day of June, 1887, convey to the
said Low all that certain lot or parcel of land,
situated in Hartford county, containing sixteen
acres. more or less, to secure the payment
thereof, as will NJ ore fully appear by reference
to Il copy of said deed of mortgage, filed as part
of said bill of complaint. That by the terms of
said ,mortgage the interest is to be payable an
nually, and the whole OF the principal on the
first day of April 1891. The bill further alleges
that no part of the principal or interest que on
said mortgage has been paid. although the time
limited for the payment thereof has passed,
and payment has been demanded. Said bill
further alleges that certain Joseph II. White
is at this time the owner Of the equity of re-
demption in said real estate, the said Matthews
and wife having, on the Sd day of NJ arch, 1895,
conveyed to the said White and others all their
interest in the the equity of redemption. SUBJ
ject to the complainants mortgage. ana that
the said White, on the 9Th day of December
1896, acquired by purchase all the interest of
the other grantees i'll said deed, in the aforesaid
That by a petition file in the above entitled
case il alleged that all of said defendants are
non residents Of the State OF Maryland, residing
in York county, in the State of Pennsylvuni
1t is thereupon, this 5th day of May. 1898, by
the Circuit Court for Hartford county, as a
Court of Equity, ordered that the plaintiff, by
causing a copy OF this order to be inserted in
some newspaper published in Hartford county,
once week in four successive weeks, fifteen
days before the Goth day of June, 1885, give
notice to said nonresident defendants of the
object and substance of this bill, and warn
them to appear in this Court, in person or by
solicitor, on or before the Goth day of June
next, to show cause, if any they have why
decree ought not to be passed as prayed.
WIN. s. FORWOOD, JR., Clerk.
True copy, test:
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BEL .ATR. MD
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 10, 1898.

ey-NOTICE TO CURRESPOND ENTS.-All
COMMUNICATIONS intended tor publication must
be accompanied By the real name OF the wLi.e5'
otherwise they viii receive no attention.
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| JAMES T. SMITHSON,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Errn In

Having for his counsel one of the ablest law
firms in the town of Bel Air. is prepared to
transact any Legal blSiness entrusted to his
care. Collections made, Deeds. Bonds, Agree
ments, etl., neatly and correctly drawn. Also
Auctinneer for the sale of real and personal
property in any part CT Hartford and adjoining
counties. Terms low, and satisfaction guaran-
teed.
ER- In Bel Air every Monday. 29ap
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sp-THE 1EGIS is the oldest established
newspurcr in Hartford county. 1t has larger
circulation among Intelligent farmers, Gamers
and other business men than any 0ther news
make it IL valuable advertising medium ior
eaching all classes
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burning, itching skin disease instantly re-
lieyed by De Wits Witch Hazel Salvc, un-
equaled for cuts, bruises, burns. 1t heals with
out leaving scar.
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To the Public.

Harry Chalk, minor, who has been in my
employ for some time, having left my premises
without just cause, hereby warn ali persons
not to harbor or trust him. IS | will not pay
any bills on his account.
GEO. N. WILEY,
29ap Norrisville, Md,
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WANTED RUSTWORTH AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respOn-
siblc established house III Maryland Monthly
S65. co and expenses Position steady. Refer
ence. Enclose self-addressed stamped enve-
lope. The Dominion Company, Dept. K. Chi
CagO. 19n0
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John B. Hanna,
Main Street, Bel Air.
N. L. MITCHELL, Solicitor.
ORDER NISI.

Mary A. Allender
VS.. In the Circuit Court
John E. Allender, for
surviving Executors Of Hartford County.
Mary A. Bolton, In Equity.
deceased.
Ordered, this 9TH day of May 1898, that
the sales made and reported in the above en-
titled cause by Noble l.. Mitchell, trustee, be
finally confirmed, unless cause TO the contrary
May, 1898; provided, II copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in Har-
ford county, once in each Of three 90 successive
weeks before the 2Sfh day of May, 1898.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$3.50.
VIM. S. FORWOOD, JR., Clerk.
True Copy, Test
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NOTICE..

desire to say to the patrons of Baldwin Sta
ton residing near JarrettSville, Upper Cross
Roads and other adjacent points, that Horses
left with me will receive careful attentions
FEED ALWAYS ON HAND.
TEAMS FOR LIVERY.
Meals furnished at the Old HOTEL STAND
at all hours, at Moderate Prices.
lose SAMUEL WATKINS.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Eight cents a line for the first insertion.
and cents a line for each sttbseqHentinser-
tio,s-seren tcorGs to line. No Gduertise-
,nent inserted mnIess prepdid.
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j. MARTIN MCNABB, Solicitor.

NUIICF To CItEDIIUIIS.
Joseph Norris, and In the Circuit Court
Ellen Norris for
VS.. Hartford County.
James Little and others. In Equity.
Ordered, this sth day of April, 1898, by the
Circuit Court for Hartford county, that j.
Martin McNabb, the trustee appointed by the
decree in the above entitled cause, give notice
to all persons having claims against the estate
of james Norris, late of Hartford county, de-
ceased, TO file their claims, properly authenti-
Gated, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, on or before the list day of
June, 1888, next; provided notice of this order
be given by publication in some newspaper
published in Hartford county. four weeks be-
fore the 5th day of May. sos. -
JAS. ID. WATERS.
True copy, test:
22ap WM. s. F0RW0OD, JR., Clerk.
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wonderful Discovery.

The last quarter of q century records
many wonderful discoveries in medicine,
but none that have accomplished more for
humanity than that sterling old household
remedy, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t seems to
contain the very elements of good health,
and neither man, woman or child can take
it without deriving the greatest benefit.
Br0Mns' Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
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BALTIMORE MARKEr"ExcHANGE."
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY
GHRERT & SIR II

Successors to Bay u Getty,
General Commission Merchants, Flour, Grain
Feeds, Seeds and Canned Goods, 102 South
Street, Baltimore, Md.