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The times., 1899-12-24

and l thought there was a good chance OF
my getting II, for, you know. Bill went
around with his life in his hands all the
time. He knOwed I never married him for
love, but he didn't care about that so long
as would marry him. He said he was like
ly to go any time with his boots on and
was willing for me to marry again. bat be
wanted me 20 marry a better man than he
was, and ne made viii leaving me every
thing on condition that I would marry the
man that killed him. That suited me well
enough, because knew there wasn't any
less desira Dle man for husband than Bill
was, SO l agreed 10 it in writ n Then
Bill went too strong, and got the sheriff
after him for shooting a man without
provOcation, and the sheriff had been an old
beau of mine. and Bill didn't like the
looks Of things, and what did he DO when
he was close pushed but shoot himself"
"Oh,' exclaimed the lawyer, startled by
the suddenness OF the tale.
And he done it just to spite me. whim-
peTed the widow, for with that signed
agreement Of mine along with the viii,
what was 7 70 dO2 That's what I've come
to see you about I can't very well marry
the man that killed Bill. and il { marry
anybody else I'm going to lose $4,000. At
least, that's the way it looks on paper
I'm tired Of being a widow. but I'm rot
$4,000 worth tired, and I want YOU to tell
me the law on the situation"
At last accounts the lawyer was knee
deep in IswboOks looking up authorities.
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summer ceremonies Of the tribe are usually
held. 1t is about three miles east and
two miles south Of the Omaha Indian
boarding school a Government institution
Around the foot of the shiHi winds the
Blackbird creek which emptLes into the
Big Muddy near where the main band had
campad at the time Of the breaking out
Of the smallpox in their midst a view
of the scene tallies exactly with Lewis
and Clarke's description. Across the cor
ler OF the mound runs the old Govern
ment trail
On the same bluff at point theoretically
a few inches lower. lies buried Big Elk
enc of the great and good chiefs OF the
Omahas. He it was who, seeing the turn
affairs were taking, decided to break the
ancient Indian custom of having a heredi-
tary chief He resigned the chieftainship
in favor of Joseph La Flesche-''Iron
Eyes'-whO was a halfbreed with some
knowledge of medicine and who was
broad-minded and progressive man, so
much so that he depOsed himself later on
and il was through his influence that the
tribe consented to deliver the sacred pole
and the sacred pack to the Peabody So
ciety of Boston.
Antipodes in character, these two men,
Big Elk and Blackbird have been placed
side by side in death. Big Elk is rarely
mentioned among the white people.
That is what l cannot understand" " re-
marked an educated Indian woman familiar
with the reputation OF both men among the
Indians. While Blackbird was a chief
greatly feared because of his cunning his
domineering disposition. and his intimacy
with arsenic-suppOsed then to be super
natural foreknowledge-y he never was
loved or respected by his people. On the
other hand. Big Elk was a phlanthropist, a
wise and just ruler. seeking the greatest
good for the tribe. His father, Big Elk the
first, was like him, but belonging to an
earlier generation we do not feel so near to
him as TO his son, of course. Why Black
bird should be given so exalted a position
in the estimation Of the white people while
Big Elk is utterly ignored is a point | can
scarcely understand" "
While Dr.. FicOtte is not a descendant of
Blacl;bird, she is so regarded by the In
diaRs, for her grandmother was a hall-sis-
ter to Me-me-ta-g ga, the latters mother,
Kun n-za-win, having married an Iowa In
dian after the death Of Villagemaker, the
grandmother being the child Of That union.
The descendants, however are many. and
they are agitating the subject Of buying a
monument to erect on the grave of their
historical ancestor. The story of the
chiefs lying anywhere else than on Black
bird hill is discredited by the family Il
general and as Meme ga CMadeline
Wolf was but four years ago a living wiz
ness 10 the burial it may be taken for
granted that tae dust of Blackbird rests on
Blackbird hill.-Omaha World Herald.
The times., 1899-12-24

There will be a universal language com
posite Of all present tongues. but like the
English language Of vOcables and syn
tax. Written and spoken language will be
more similar Phonetic spelling will effect
great economy in both printing and writ
ing. The typewriter will be In universal
use because quicker and better for the
eyes than the old methods.
Fish will be relatively more important
as food. Oceans and lakes will be the main
source of food supply. Land will be almost
entirely occupied for dwelling and for hor-
ticUlJure and intensive agriculture. Need
Of clothing viii diminish. Control Of tenn
perature viii be met by other than our
present retail methods. There will be no
serious exposure to cold In winter men
will travel in weIl-heated vehicles carrying
them from one warm building to another.
Ozone viii be sold at drug stores and Will
be applied TO kill bacilli as soon as they
appear. The earth will be an endless sue
cession of suburbs. Cities Will meanwhile
grow less and less dense. The street block
or row will be no more, The home will be
more Individual. each family occupying a
separate house to suit its peculiar taste.
Transportation will be chiefly electric and
will be much more rapid as a result Of
Strengthening and multiplication of tracks.
Aerial navigation will be valuable only for
sports ana amusement. II VIII not De a
factor in warfare, because there will be no
warfare. Submarine navigation will be
valuable only as a means of escape from
storms. Vessels viii be equipped with
means of diving and remaining below the
surface until storms blow over. Perfection
of telegraphy will decrease mail business.
Money viii remain a medium of exchange.
but financial transactions viii be made
mostly by negotiable paper. for which in
diyiduals will be more responsible than
governments.
Religion will be more of an individual
sentiment. There will be an elimination
Cf creeds. AS progress of nature grows
more complete, man will rely less and less
upon the occult. Punishment will be OBJ
solete. All children Will receive the foun-
datiOns OF their educatiOns in public
schools. Universities and private institu-
lions Of learning viii give only special
training. Children viii have 10 study less
VIII learn spontaneously, and viii be en-
couraged to do what their minds naturally
lead them TO prefer. Providence Journal
The times., 1899-12-24
Few Days Brew
of Deadly
Uric Acid.

In a few days you brew enough uric
acid in yeur own body 70 produce death.
Your kidneys are your only salvation.
Because. when they are well. hey filter
out this deadly poison.
So. when your kidneys are sick. YOU can
understand how quickly your entire body
is affected, and how every organ seems 20
fail to do It's duty.
They are all being slowly poisoned.
Uric acid poison irritates the nerves and
causes rheumatic pains in joints. muscles,
and limbs headache. backache. stomach
and liver troubles, shOrtness of breath,
heart trouble. dizziness. nervousness, irri-
liability, Iassitude, loss Of ambition, weak
ness, and wasting away.
Red briekdust and similar sediments in
the urine are also caused by various salts
of uric acid.
The cure Tor these troubles is DR.. Kill
mer's swamp Root, the great kidney rem
edy.
Il instantly relieves the congested. over
worked kidneys and gradually brings them
back TO health
Healthy kidneys keep down the excess
of uric acid. and you soon feel the benefit
in new health and strength.
swamp Root should az once De taken
upon the least sign Of i'll health. IJ viii
make YOU wei, and is for sale the world
over in bottles Of Two sizes and two prices,
90 cents and ST.
swamp Root is used in the leading hos
pitals; recommended by skilIful physicians
in their private practice, and is taken by
doctors themselves who have kidney all
ments because they recognize in it tha
greatest and most successful remedy for
kidney and bladder troubles.
To prove its wonderful efficacy, send
your name and address 10 DR.. Kilmer &
Co. Binghamton n. Y, mentioning The
Washington sunday Times, when YOU
will receive free of al charge.
sample bottle of swamp Root and
a valuable book, by mail, prepaid This
book contains many Of the thousands upon
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from men and women cured.
The times., 1899-12-24
A COMPLICATED QUESTION.
The DcsperadO's Mean Trick on His
widow.
From he Detroit Free Press.)

j ne iltSpeEAdO mean IrIck on His
widow.
CFrom the Detroit Free Press)
For a Western town which was rather
wild and woOlly than otherwise, she Eas a
very presentable woman in manner and
attire, and when she came into the lawyer S
Office aud said she had some important
business for him to handle for her he felt
that he had struck a rich lead
Well madam. he said when he had
seated her comfortably and fixed himself
TO listen. If YOU viii tell me the nature
of your business / shall be glad 20 give
YOU the best advice and service at my COM
mand"
IT'S about some money that my husband
left" she said for a beginning.
is he dead?'
Yes. sir: I'm Bill NeIlton's widow"
The uotorlous-excuse me, madam-the
celebrated desperate who killed so many
meu?"
The same one"
Did he leave much of a fortune? o"
a good deal for ne. About $4,000"
a very snug little sum. | am sure"
smiled the lawyer with a yearning smile
But il isn't mine altogether" she ex-
IIalued
Why uot?"
That's what come to see you about.
Perhaps j, Is mine.
Tell me the particulars"
We'll. ills this way: You see. when I
married Bill I was poor and had no home
and Z married him because he had money
Look for ;he framed glass sign with the words
-'Mle1 I'd Eo," m gold letters Where this sign
is displayed licurichs Maerzeu Is sold ON dEaught
The times., 1899-12-24
A Victim of the Vow Order.

lFrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
NO, sir there is no hope for it! This once
erest nation Of ours IS on its everlasting way to
TO the eternal dogsi'
You speal, warmly. Are you member Of the
Massachusetts Reform Clubg"
No, I'm the husband Of female postotfice
The times., 1899-12-24
MUSIC Eur JH8LSTMAS
Excellent u Ogrsmm 5 Arranged by
the Vi a-hngton Churches.

Special Services VIII BE Held u, the
Various Denominations Today and
Tomorrow - Choirs and soIoists
Make Appropriate Selections From
the Works OF N"ted Composers.
The times., 1899-12-24
81 81 ~

Firstly; Thank you! Thank You for
the generous patronage you have ac-
corded this store, and the forbearance with
which you have treated US. It has been
trying time With US, waiting on so many
and getting SO many goods delivered at the
right time, and we hope that any deIin-
quencies on our part will be forgiven.
Tomorrow we shall be closed all day, as
we know very we'll that you don't want to
go shopping on Christmas Day. Tuesday
we shall be ready for business again. The
pretty representation of the story Of Little
Red Riding Hood in our large Seventh
Street show window will be on exhibition
all this week. Don't fail 70 bring the chill
dren to see it. It is something new to
Washington and well worth seeing.
The times., 1899-12-24
some Executions.

(From the Cleveland Plain DcaIer)
There seems TO Re general impression that tat
men are always conteuted.
III can't be true. Some fat men are married -
The times., 1899-12-24
Homemade
From the Yonkers ST.

From the Yonkers Statesman.)
Mrs Styles bo you read much fction?"
Mrs. Nylcs-Nell. YES; / get a letter nearly
every day from my husband when he's on the
The times., 1899-12-24

II has been proven by analysis that Hcurich
are the best and purest beers 1t is also mani
tested by the popularity OF Naerzen, Senate, and
Lager that Heurich's is d beer Of the most whole
some qualities Phone 634, Arlington Bottiiug
Co., for a e-se
The times., 1899-12-24
4 Condition. Not a rheor,.

CFrom Brooklyn Life.)
She Would you be willing TO die for me7
He-Nhy, I'm dying for you now!
The times., 1899-12-24

The people, popular beverage is Heurioh's
Lager Phone 6sl Arlington Bottlug Co. for
q case.
The times., 1899-12-24

Io1h iag the framed glass sign with the words
Ma-H Bee m gold letters Where this sign
displayed Iicurich's MaerZeu Is sold ON dIaught
The times., 1899-12-24

When YOU driHs beer. drink tie best -HeuficIa
Na,lzen, Senate. and Lager. Phone 63i. Agling
ton Botilins Co, iOr case Of Hcurichs.
The times., 1899-12-24
A Merry
Christmas
To You!

All goods delivered i'm
unieffered wagons.
The times., 1899-12-24
Episcopal Churches.

At ST. Marks Pro-Cathedral the chill
dren's Christmas service viii be held at
$3.50 Christmas Eve, and at 7:30 choral
evensong viii be sung and the Bishop Of
Washington viii preach. On Christmas
Day the chief service viii be the celebTa-
.i0n Of the holy communion AT J. O'Clock.
The music at these services is to be as
fn1lnrvr-
The times., 1899-12-24

Haydns "Touuh Mass" graduate, 'Hie Chris
ms Natus Est Riga; 'Ftni Creator" CiriIo,
'Creda' and ''Sanctus ct BenedictIs,'' Haydn's
Fourth Mass; oiicrtory. Anna virgo" hum
mel; Agnus Del ct Donna Nobis,' Haydn's
Fourth Mass There Were Shepherds" rtlita-
i've from Handel's 'Nessiah'' 20, Sautaris, '
Mines Iantum Ergo, FauTe, alto sole; reces-
sional, 'Adcste Hdellsi' organ postlude, selected.
\ solemn high mass will be celebrated at
. o'clock Christmas Day at St Peters
Church. Second and c Streets southeast,
when the following programme Of music
VIII be rendered by the choir of the church:
Prelude. organ voluntary; professional, 20
Holy Night, soprano solo and chorus Adam;
inFQit, 'Sirnle Ayes, romance sans paroles, for
violin and organ; "Ryrie EfrIsou.' Gloria IN
Exeeisis Dec, Monrts Twelfth Mass at the
graduate, inteImezzo from -Cavalieria Rusti-
cana violin and organ; ''Neni Creator SpirituS,
soprano solo and quartotte, arranged by II,
Biala; "Ciedo in Unm Dcum, MozaTt's
Twelfth Mass" at the offegtory. ''Je-u Re
demptor Ominum.' solos and trio, soprano, tenor.
and baritone, and chorus. Paolo GioTza; "Slnctus
et Bencdictus and "Agnus Del, Mo2art's
Twelfth Mass During holy communion,
'Adcste FidelIs,' arranged by Y. Noyeiio; re-
ceSsional "Nazuetb,' solos for alto and bari
tone and chorus, Oh. Gouuod; postlude, organ
The programme Of Christmas music at
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
COLONIAL POSSESSIONS
Their Varied Resources and Rich Possi-
bil.tie5 Fully Demonstrated.
Tue EXPOSITION or AN empire
What IL to Es shown at tho Greater
America EKposition From the Hici,
Country Acquired by Our Goverssnoht
In tho War With spain-A Display
that Will Command tho Admiration Ct
Hundreds of Thousands.

In days gone by the road from en-
pire to republic has been long and
marked by desperate struggles. In our
own time We have seen republic be-
como an empire almost In q day; a
free republic annexed. kingdom
wrested from nm old world tyrant and
added to the possessions OF younger
nation. The thunder OF Dewey's guns
announced the opening OF new and
strange chapter In American history.
chapter of grand achievements and
mighty potent. The destinies OF peo-
pie may be at stake, the fate OF n na-
ton may hang in the balance as the
result OF the stirring events crowded
into the brief space OF single year.
It has been said that ''the dreams
which nations dream come true" and
those who would give form and force
to such dreams must needs under
stand not only the possibilities OF sue
cess. but the dangers OF failure.
When the war with Spain began n
great exposition was well under way.
an exposition international in It's
scope. Its promoters realized that war
was likely to be detrimental to such
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
CHAPTER XIV.
Cast Away.

Not a moment was lost in getting
the longboat over the side, and with
a heavy splash, by which it was nearly
swamped, we got it afloat.
Ned Carlton and Probart, the car
penter. sprang in to fend off and keep
it from being stove Or dashed to pieces
by the sea against the briggs side.
By the wild, weird glare that rose
in frightful columns from the main
and fore hatchways we had plenty of
light, as it shone far over the huge
pillows of that dark and tempestuous
sea, to which we were about to COM
nit our fortunes, and now pale and
half-dressed figure approached us.
1t was Marc Hislop. whom the ter
rible odor had reused from his berth
in the cabin, and he now came for
ward, supporting his feeble steps by
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

magnificent buildings OF the Trans
Mississippi Exposition were still in
tact and were secured for the new en-
terprise. The task of collecting repre-
sentative people and exhibits from
Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the
Philippine Islands was made compare.
lively easy by government assistance
and the results SO far attained have
surpassed even the expectations OF tho
enthusiasts who inaugurnted tho great
enterprise. The ordinary work of years
has been compressed into n few short
months. The officers of the army and
other representatives OF the govern
ment In the several islands have
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
IMPORTANT LAW POINT.
just Besn Estsbiishsd for Cslifor.
MIA VIZ Rvruu IA


ala Zig syrup Co.
= An important decision has Just been
ndered In San Francisco In the
pited States Circuit Court. In the case
the California Fig Syrup Company
Clinton l.. worden & Co.. ct al"
be principal defendant is large nom
cret manufacturing concern. A per-
anent injunction has been granted
htoiuing the defendants from using
% name-Syrup of Figs. or Fig
vrup-and ordering them to pay the
nsts and account for damages. The
Dcision is Of the greatest value. no,
nly to manufacturers Of proprietary
'osticles. but to the public generally. as
q afiirms that the valuable reputation
1equired by an article OF merit. will be
'IFotected by the Courts. and that the
1Arty who builds the reputation by ex-
Ansive and legitimate advertising. is
titled to the full fruits OF his enter
rise. This confirms the title Of the
(}alitornIa Fig Syrup Co. to this gcnu-
he and most valuable remedy. Syrup
- Figs"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
WESTERN NOMENCLATURE.


Movement to Change the Curious,
Quaint Names of Oregon Towns.
1t Is difficult to shake off the names
attached to streams and mountains by
the pioneers of a new country. With
few exceptions Washington state has
Jared well in nomenclature. In ma
jority of instances Indian names have
been retained, and usually they are
easy and poetical. But in some cases
the individuality of the first settlers
prompted them to an effort to improve
on the native names of streams and
sections, and in some instances they
were not happy in their originality.
The word Hangman has clung to the
little stream which skirts Spokane on
it's western border, and repeated spas
modic efforts to center the public mind
on the more melodious name Latah
have failed of their purpose. Now Sem
ator Plummer Of this county has intro
duced a bill at Olympia to make this
change, and as no objection can attach
to the measure it will probably pass,
and may exert sufficient force to bring
about the desired change. A few
through the Oregon legislature, and
number of pioneer names were turned
down for more polite ones. The good
people of Alkali, in eastern Oregon,
imagined that the name was not one
to conjure eastern capital, and dropped
it for Arlington. A new name was de-
yised for Bully creek, and Yaller Dog
and Bake Oven were tabooed as Drimi-
tive and unpoetic. Bake Oven has ad-
hered, and is still the name Of post
Office. Indeed, much room remains
for improvement of the nomenclature
of Oregon, which includes in its list
of postoffices the towns of Burnt
Ranch, Gooseberry, Haystack, Lobster,
Long Tom. Mule, Shake, Shirk, Starve-
out, and Sucker. A few names in Ida
ho could be dropped for the better,
among them Bayhorse, Corral, Gimlet
Gentle Valley, Sawtooth, and Yellow
Jacket-Spokane Spokesman Review.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

an enterprise and yet their work was
steadily pushed forward to n success
full conclusion and the world saw ma
tion strong and vigorous enough to
wage q mighty war with an old world
power and at the same time hold a
grand exposition, typifyins its great
resources. its marvellous progress and
its infinite possibilities. That. same
spirit of indomitable energy has made
1t possible to organize another grand
exposition which shall exploit the pos
sessions so recently acquired.
The American people are eagerly
discussing a most absorbing topic, and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

spared NO efforts to assist in the coll
lection OF exhibits which would eX-
haustively illustrate each salient fea-
ture of each of our new possessions.
and whole families OF natives. repre-
senting almost every racial character.
istic Of the inhabitants of these sea-
washed lands, have been induced to
travel to the land of Stars and Stripes.
there to build their homes and villages
for brief time and to faithfully ra-
produce their daily life and custom3.
In the colonial exhibits building will
be found the manufactures and prod
ucts Of Cuba, Porta Rico, Hawaii and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

The illustrations shown herewith
give but a faint idea of a few of the
colonial features of the exposition and
but serve to foreshadow the wonderful
results which have been achieved in
securing a representative exhibit from
our colonial possessions.
The people of Hawaii are proud OF
the fact that they are a part of this
great nation, and have made extensive
preparations for an exhibit of their
PRODUCTS and resources. There will also
be a village of the native people, the
former owners and rulers of these rich
Islands, in which native life and GUS
toms will be accurately reproduced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
CORDAGE.EACTORY-lJZ0N

In all other departments the first
Greater America Colonial Exposition
bids fair to far surpass the great sue
cess scored last year by the Trans-M
sissippi exposition. Each department
is under the supervision of a manager
well versed in the art of exposition
building, and from July 1st to Novem-
ber 1st no efforts will be spared to
score grand success.
The Enchanted Island at the Greater
America Exposition in Omaha this
summer will contain marvellous
troupe of Marionettes performing
amidst elaborate scenic effects.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

the Philippines. In the Government
building the historical relics of the
late war with Spain and the present
war in the Philippines will prove of
interest to all. In the Horticultural
building, or Winter Garden, may be
seen the trees, plants, fruits and flow
ers of tropic and sub-tropic lands,
splendid collection, the like of which
has never been surpassed at any ex-
position, and which presents rich
field of study to the lover Of nature.
Many of these rare plants and flowers
are used in decorating the grounds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29

differ widely as to the solution Of a
great national problem. Imperialism
and expansion find earnest advocates
and bitter opponents, and the future
Of the young nation depends largely
upon a proper solution of this ques-
tion. To meet q widespread demand
for information, to bring special knowl-
edge on special subject to the Amer
lean people, to illustrate and exploit
the characteristics of the peoples who
have recently found shelter beneath
our flag, to show without prejudice or
favor their capabilities and possibili-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-29
Some Important changes have been

Some important changes hnve been
ade In the Maintenance Of Way de-
artment Of the Baltimore and Ohio
mes east OF the Ohio river by Assist
mt General Manager Willard. There
lvill hereafter be four division ON
u1neers instead OF six. with territory
md headquarters as follows: d. n
vendnll. all lines between Philndcl-
9hia and Brunswick. Md. with head
quarters at Baltimore. c. D. Owen.
the main line and branches between
brunswick, Md. md Grafton, W. Va.
Including Brunswick yard, with head
quarters at Cumberland. Nd. J. T..
Casscll. the main line from Parkers-
burg to Wheeling. including both
terminals and the Belington branch,
With headquarters ut Grafton. W. Va.
o. T. Mannins. the main line and
branches from Wheeling to Cumber-
land by way Of Pittsburg, with head
quarters at Plttsburg.