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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

In recent letter 70 the State High
way Commission Of Connecticut Col
0nei Albert A. Pope said
1T Is a commendable policy 90 build
in the very best manner possible, 50
that the common ways may be Of
advantage not only 10 VS. but to gen
erations yet unborn. The mistake
OF the past has been that this work
was done for day or a season. poor
investment which resulted ia the loss
Of hundreds Of millions of dollars.
"A few years since the price Of hay
In Springfield, Illinois, was $50 a ton,
aud the market was supplied by rail
road from outside the State, because.
though hay was plenty At $40 a ton,
the farms within radius Of n few miles
we're completely enlarged by mud
and yet not long ago the Richardson
Bill, the terms of which provided tha'
the cities in New York would pa,
three-fourths of the cost Of State-roat
construction, vas defeated by th'
farmer element.
IF savingof a2l cents per ton pc
mile could be effected IN hauling Z
and from the depot the way-freigh
carried annually on the New Yorl
Central Railroad the saving 20 sh
community represented would be 50,
900, 900.
The Connecticut Highway Com
mission is entitled to unanimous SUI
port in building only the best MAcadaI
and Telford roads. and believe th
press Of the State should take hold I
the question. and by free diseussio
+, Of the subject convince the people TIT
i good roads are the only ones wort
" building. As a rule. those who cor
: plain most loudly about the first co
of roads ore the very ones who,
the end. reap the greatest bene
/ therefronl
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12
GOOD ROADS NOTES


Crude petroleum has been used
with good effect TO Suppress dust on
railroad beds. Now il il advocated ~
q good application for country roads
II il claimed that by extending vster
il keeps the road good in wet and dry
weather. 1t viii suppress dast and
render the water-cart unnecessary, aud
il prevents the formation OF mad IN
winter.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

In his message. Governor Black, of
New York, advocated highway i'm
provements, or, at least, dwelt on the
advantages Of good roads, although he
did not offer recommendation as 10
how they are to be secured. He
said:
81 call special attention TO this sub
iect because the need of improvement
is apparent AID admitted, and because
the benefits following j. would be ex-
tensive. Many sections OF the State,
unsurpassed IN beauty and fertility,
are neglected and almost unknown,
because the condition OF the highways
affording the only approach makes
them difficult of access. A'good road
is one of the chief elements of the
value of a farm. Ii its fertility be
slight, it may still be desirable If It's
location and surroundings are attrac.
tive. and the approaches suitable.
''In many parts of this country,
notably in New England. farm values,
which had been reduced by the com
petition of the West, have been, II
great measure, restored by the de
mand for summer homes. Every sucl
community finds itself benefited to tn
the extent of its power TO attract IN
vestments from the towns and cities
/ It's markets are enlarged, the price o.
all commodities is raised. railroad facil
tiles are improved, and those change
which the expenditure of money !
sskely to create axe largely realized
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12
WADE

was hoeing IN
the garden, close
by the road. on
the IN ornin <
when the idea
came 10 him
that il would be
a good plan for
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12
..But wasn,t l luckr. though. 70 sel

''But wasn't lucky, though, to get
of SO easy" he said 20 himself, moro
than once, after that, as he thought
over his narrow escape. "It makes
me shiver 20 think how near / came %
being found out for an old fool. But,
by the greatest stroke of luck 1 evet
had, come out OF the scrape all
right, and got Just the kind of wife
that ought 10 have. shall always
believe in luck after this. The Led
ger.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

Robert" said the deacon, as his
son came up the path. about o'clock,
II want TO exchange congratulations
with you. You've got the promise Of
the daughter. and I've got the promise
Of the mother. think both OF rs de-
serve congratulations. We're IN luck,
my boy"
That's about the way look at 1t. ="
said Robert, giving the blushing Mrs.
Mason a rousing kiss. Just then
Rhoda appeared on the scene to an
nOunce that tea was waiting, and the
deacon stepped up 10 her and kissed
her in most fatherly manner, and
then put her hand in Roberts, snS
said. "Bless you. my children" II
most approved stage fashion.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-03-12

ideas IN your head. ba< I
want 20 say that think the plan : 4
most sensible one. Mrs. Mason
woald make you . dp-top housskeep- /
er. and-n you'll take The mother, IT,
taxe the daughter. Indeed. I've
made an arrangement 10 that effect. /
Rhoda ard I came 10 satisfactory |
understanding last night"
Rob's face was quite red when he |
cot through with his speech. but his
fathers WAS redder. He opened his
mouth. once or twice, as II trying 10
say something. but words would not
come. Ii was well for him that the
housekeeper came in Just n this juno
ture. Rob went ont. and he betooS
himself TO his room 10 collect his be-
wsldered senses.
"Well-I declared" The poor dea-
\ con dropped into the hrst chair he
came TO, End sat aud stared az the bed
post for as much SIS half an hour. be-
fore he began 10 get things straight
ened ont
Il begin to understand it," he told
himself. by-and-by- I've come
dreadfully near making a fool Of my
self. guess I did make fool of
myself. all right enough. but what I
mean is. I came dreaifully near get
ting caught at il. But by the greatest
stroke OF luck that ever happened to
me. I haven't been caught. l see how
. IL is. Rob's going to marry khoda,
and he's been sparkling her along. and
. the girl thought l knew Il, and she
thinks il was her mother l had IN view
, for a housekeeper. Aud. "a luck
, would have it, 1 didn't say anything
that'if give me away, n-if I carry on
the deception and marry Rhoda''
T mother. II 7 don't they'll mistrus
I something II seems as II fate ha'
: something 70 do with 1t. nevel
e though, Of such thing, but I'm force'
5 right into Il, 50 20 speak. I can't hell
I myself. And, come 90 think OF. IL
e the proper thing u TO. II would hav
' been a foolish thing for an old ma
s like me 10 marry a young girl Ink
Rhoda. Amt il lucky, now. that
e didn't say any more that day?
/, stopped iust at the right time an
place. IL seems shes told her mothe
/. what said, and-Tm 10 come Owe
Z and talk with her about II. l will.
i When Deacon Wade made up hi
mind TO anything, he was prompt
:, act Saturday afternoon saw IN
e setting ont for the Mason homestea
IS with another basket Of strawberrie
I The widow was at home this time, al
n she welcomed him with blush tn
d made her look almost as pretty rs h'
y daughter.
ID Take a seat out on the porch, de
=. con, where it's COOL" said the wido'
le And I'll sit here and hull the berri
n. while we visit. Rob's coming owe
II by-and-by. Rhoda said. and both
ie- YOU must stay 20 tea. remember he
at fond you used 10 be ot-shs rtcske, a
IN well have one thatll make you thi
of old times"
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order Of the Probate Court in and for the county of Coconino territory of Arizona, made on the 18th day of May, is9s in the matter of the estate of Nora Moore, an insane person. the under signed, the guardian of the estate of said insane person. will sell at private sale, subject to con- frnation by said Probate Court on Monday the 9th day of June, 1898, at II o'clock a. m. at the office of said guardian in the court house in the city of Flagstaff Tn the said county of Coconino territory of Arizona, the following described real property, to-wit:
 Lots l9. 20, 2i and 9 in block { in Flagstaff. Arizona together with all Improvements thereon.
 TERMS OF SALE Cash or part cash with approved security. Sealed offers for said prop erty will be received by the said guardian on or before June 4th, 1898. TIE PULIJAM Guardian of the .state of Nora Moore an in-
 sane person.
 Dated May l3. 1898
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14
Not Spanish Torpedo Boats.

Washington, May l3.-The war de- partment has authoritively learned that the torpedo boats along the Amer ican coast are not Spanish but British craft and have decided to send the New York and Massachusetts volunteers to Tampa by transports instead of by rail.
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14
Ordered to the Philippines.

St. Paul. Minn., May l3.-The first regiment of Minnesota volunteers have been ordered to San Francisco and they will be sent to the Philippine islands.
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14

many Spaniards must have been killed, but at this writing it is not known how many.
 On the American side one sailor on the New York lost his life. and seven others were wounded.
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14
To Go At Once.

Denver, Colo., May l3.-Colonel Hale, of the first regiment Colorado volun- teers, has received orders from the war department to proceed with his regi- ment at once to San Francisco prepara- tory to going to the Philippines.
The Coconino sun., 1898-05-14
SAMPSON HARD AT WORK.
San Juan Fortl1catlons Reduced.

Washington. May l3. Sampson s fleet has bombarded Moro Point, San Juan. According to instructions the fleet set to work at daylight yesterday to reduce the Qualifications in and about San Juan.
 There was no intention either to re- duce the city itself or to invest it, but simply to reduce and ruin the fortitica- tions and leave them defenseless. The proper notice of intention to lombard Notifications had been forwarded to the Spanish commanders, so that all non cOmbatants could seek shelter and se- clusion among the hills.
 The engagement was opened with q broadside fire from the battleship In- diana-C Captain Bob Evans ship. The reply from Moro Point was prompt but the gunners at no time had the range and their fire was not effective.
 For two hours or more the engage ment was terrific and the surrounding hills reverberated with sounds of heavy artillery and by six o'clock in the morning all the batteries had been sf- fenced and the Qualifications had ceased firing.
 The damage in the city, except in the vicinity of the Qualifications, was not great, the intention being to save it as much as possible.
 Cables from Madrid are to the effect that the damage done by the American ships was slight and the loss to the Spanish was insignificant, but all re- ports from elsewhere are to the con- trary effect. The city of San Juan has not fallen and no attempt was made to take it. With its defenses destroyed it will be comparatively easy matter to take the city when it is deemed advisa- able to do so.
 It is evident that Admiral Sampson and his fleet did thorough work and
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
"wITH NCILI .TNENGTH srEovE ro DRAG ME roRWARn

light. Every thing vas aS till as the dead and a damp and chilly mist pene- trated my yer Eauow.
 As the moon suuua out Tn radiant beauty, my blood Co"a moment seemed to freeze in nlv veins for Jlere, before me, gleaming bright. ia the moonlight, and winding like serpent among the dOddering cross and mouldering graves of the Pantheon, WAS the path that led to our d.-t.uation.
 The low-lyins wait of the Pantheon lav directly in front of me. and my guide quickly trpre ID he steps which led oyer it, ber5oning for me to follow. Though Ioa.a 10 go further, vet the wondrous beauty of the girl held me as in a spell, and step by step I advanced untll T soed upon the top of the wall.
 As I looked downward 1 though I saw the gleam of steel beneath the steps, and the shadow Of a mans form crouching there
 I halted and called 1ut to the girl:
 "Esperaw Waitg
 At that momeut he moon vas again obscured and in the sami-darkness tfor there was nc street lamp there. and now all my senses were on the alerD I felt, rather than saw, her form as she mounted the steps. and reaching for ward. took my hand saying, "PorqueY WhyO
 "Porque no me vor" Because I shall not go9 l answered, sternly.
 AS I spoke, her fingers clutched mine and with incredib.e strength sae strove to drag me forward but. snoring her efforts, I cast a final look downward, and this time l saw distinctly for the cloud had passod from ta- mOoD a man coming swiftly and silently to- ward the foot of the steps.
 With one glance at he girl, whose face was now transformed by fury into that of a demon, l hurled her aside, rushed down the steps, every nerve strung to it's highest tension, and ran at my utmost speed toward he city.
 I heard mans hoarsa shout behind me, and had reached ne steps which led down into the city, ll SateLy, when caught my l0ot stumbled, and half fell to the ground. lust as I fell forward something grazed my cheek, soaring It like Q redh0t ron, and fell, with ringing sound, on he steps far below me.
 Terror now lent additional wings to my gDeed ana never paused until I
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

within a few days, succeeded in cap- turing the gang, which consisted of five persons-the girl, who was used as a decOy-and four men. It was estimated that more than two score foreigners had been murdered by this gang during the eighteen months of their sinister operations. At the trial BurtOnS wal let and passport, found in the robbers rendezvous, convicted the men, and my Identification of the girl completed the case. The men were sentenced, and, according to the methods of that coun- try, were shot three days after the trial. The girl, owing to her youth and beauty, was sent to finish her days in the penal colony at San Carlos.
 The years have rolled away since then-years of danger and adventure. Many time during the war of the re- bellion have 1 looked death in the face, and yet my blood thrills when I think of that nights adventure in Chilli Philadelphia Times.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
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sailor-like, and no 0Ded her to lead and I would follow
 A look Of joy overs read her face, and she fervently mUrm -ad Ter thanks as she guided me up the dark and narrow street. Here and there some building was fantastically snhouetted by the moon, and among its grim shadows fancied I could see a dark form nov ing, but at the low, sweet sound of my fair guides "Por aca, senor" CThis way, sir). all my suspicious would vanish. and l felt heartily ashamed of myself and hurried forward in her wake. Graceful as faWn, she bounded lightly up the steps which led Q the street above, revealing as she did so a beau tiful foot and ankle, and ], agile though was, could hardly keep up with her.
 Painting with exeru0u. at last we reached the top of the plateau, which overlooked the town, and my guide gracefully waved her hand toward a light, like a star in the distance, and murmured:
 "Ahi esta la casa" (Yonder is the house).
 At that moment the moon sank be- hind mass of black clouds and every thing became dark about us; but my guide, pressing her little palm into mine, advanced steadily toward tie
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

The year 1897 went on record as one of the most disastrous in the recent | annals of British industry. This fact | is due chiefly to the lockout of the en- gineers and the accompanying disturb ances of other branches of industry.
 There were not as many strikes and | lockouts as In the preceding year, but
 the number of men concerned was far
 greater and the net result upon trade
 far more disastrous. There were in all about $50 disputes, affecting more than | 100000 wOrkmen. As nearly as can now be reckoned, some 10,00O,O00 days l labor was lost. That means over 33,0OO years of individual idleneSs, or years
 idleness of more than 33,O00 men. As
 the majority of these men are skilled
 mechanics, receiving from , to shil- | lings a day when at work, the total loss
 to them in wages was probably little
 short of $12,000,000. To this we must
 add at least $3,OOO,OOO more, paid out 1 by the AmaIgamated Society of Engi- neers and other trades unions for sup port of men on strike or locked out. A total loss to workingmen of $15,O00,000 is therefore to be set down as one result of the years disputes. That would be bad enough if it were all. But it is not. The engineering troubles caused con- siderable cutting down of railway freight traffic. The shipbuilding indus try was almost paralyzed. ShOpkeep- CTS and tradesmen of all klndS in the affected districts found their businesses greatly injured. And as for foreign trade, the official reports tell the story of its disaster. In the one month of November, according to Board of Trade reports, shipments of machinery show cd falling off of more than $1,000,000 from the same month in the preceding year. At/the same time there was a great expansion of trade on the part of Great Britain's chief rival, Germany, the increase in German exports of ma chinery amounting in the first nine months of the year to $2,375, ,000 The simple explanation is that British man. ufacturers were unable to fill orders, and so the orders went to Germany. -Ahu IL hAdg bC duhOu' dS bilIlSu lTdueS- men have found, that business once lost to Germany Is never regained. The most competent authorities estimate the direct loss to British industry and trade, to workingmen and employers together, of the labor troubles of 1897, at not less than $75,0O0,O0O. That does not include the future losses resulting from the permanent diversion of trade to Germany. As an offset wOrkingmen are said to have gained some $75OOO in increased wages. No other gain to either capital or labor is recorded. That is to say, for every dollar gained a hun
 dred dollars has been lost.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

fen exhausted through the portals oi uanderson's home. Managing to craw mn the steps I staggered into the din ino-roow, where Jack and Henderson sat, anxiously awaiting me, and sank breathless into chair.
 Their looks of astonishment were succeeded by those of horror as Jack exclaimed:
 My God, Henderson Look at the blood!'
 Putting my hand up to my face l withdrew 1t wet with blood, and Hen. derson, who buSied himself in washing it away, disclosed a cut two inches long where the knife had just touched me.
 Explanations followed and as I ate the meal waiting for me, I told the strange adventure to my willing listen CTS. As I finished, Henderson, who had listened quietly, as was his wont. burst out eXcitedly:
 ''This explains it all, boys. It's no longer a mystery!'
 Pressing him for his reasons. he went on to say that for the last two years
 q foreigners had frequently been found. stabbed, in outlying and solitary parts of the city. The victims were invaria- ply we'll dressed, but as no money or papers were ever found upon them, in veStigatiOn had been of no avail.
 But here's clew which can be fol- lowed up," said Henderson. 'and to- morrow morning we'll consult the chief of police"
 Bright and early next morning (for we got but little sleep that nighD we repaired to the chief of police, and to him told my tale, Henderson acting as interpreter.
 The chief was very much surprised and pleased by my information, and after cautiOning us to keep silent, dis missed us by saying "we'd hear from him in a few days
 Two days later the foreign element of the city was thrilled by another atro- cious murder. This time it was a rich young Englishman, named Burton, who had come down from Lima to visit some friends, and who, after spending the evening with them, left about II o'clock for his hotel, which was only two blocks away. Next morning his body, robbed of all his valuables and papers, was found, floating in the bay, with a gaping dagger wound in the back.
 3urton's friends, who were rich and influential, backed by the British Con- s1l, made vigorous attack upon the supine methods of the police, and at last aroused the authorities to some thing like activity. Following up the clew received from me, the "Jefe" took a personal interest in the matter, and,
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09

A distinguished pastorate was ter minated by the resignation of Rev. Dr. John Hall, of the Fifth Avenue Presby- . terian Church, of New York. Thirty years of Dr. Halls almost half-century of preaching have been given to that church. The result has been a testi- monial to the fact that religious success can be accomplished without sensation alism. Dr. Hall has been conservative for even the Presbyterian church, in his adhesion to what is commonly termed orthodoxy. But he was also orthodox in his warmth of heart and in the sound sense of his methods and the diligence of his labors. As a re- suit, the church of which he has been the pastor has been often styled the foremost Presbyterian congregation in America, for its influence and benefi- cence. Dr. Hall shows his devotion to the church by voluntarily suggesting that the time has come when for his ad- vancing years should be substituted youthful energy. This may mean also that the new voice will be for a new time, for each generation challenges the theology of its predecessor though it leaves unchallenged such personal religion as that of Dr. John Hall.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Tho Masarwa Bushman.

Here is solitary figure, that of Q Masarwa bushman, engaged in digging up bulbs as a food supply. These bulbs, small, round and smooth and of a sweet. nutty flavor, are exactly the same as those for which the guinea fowls are searching so eagerly. They may be called the bushman's bread, and when game is scarce or hunting luck is out they serve as a mainstay against utter starvation.
 The bushman collects his bulbs in the shell of tortoise and presently will re- turn to the protecting bush beneath which he and his family slept last night. After that he will perhaps visit a snare he set yesterday to entrapa duyker, one of the small antelopes of South Africa, or, failing the capture of the little buck, he may try to stalk paauw with his bow and poisoned arrow or follow the troop of guinea fowls on the off chance of securing head.-London Spectator.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Natures Balloons.

The island of fire, known by the na- tiveS as "The Home of the Hot Dev- iis," is a recent discovery in Java. In the center of a huge lake of boiling mud and slime exists a phenomenon absolutely unique, and so wonderful that tourists brave the difficulties of the long journey inland simply to see 1t. Scores of enormous bubbles are formed in the sticky slime by the gases which arise from the lower depths, and these grow and increase to an enormous size, looking like nothing so much as the large model balloons sent up sometimes to ascertain the direction of the wind. These bubbles. some of them, attain diameter of five or six feet before they burst, which they do with loud explosion. The sounds are described as resembling a constant series of heavy platoon firing.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-04-09
Way He Was Welcome.

Here, Harry, is a dime for you,' said Mir. Harper to the little brother of the one he loves. Have you ever heard Miss Bessie say anything about me when I wasn't here?"
 "Oh, lots of times," replied the sweet child.
 "And what does she say, Harry?"
 "She says she's always glad to have you come here when she's feelin' all wore and tired"
 And" continued the delighted young man, "does she ever explain why she likes to have me come at such times Y'
 ''Yes. She says you're so easy she can go to sleep and still keep you guess Cleveland Leader.