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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

A strange and unclassified bug is said
to be industriously kissing the grain fields
Of South Dakota. If it is of the species
melanolestes pricipes it is respectfully re-
quested to confine its attentions to the
lips of Chicago policemen.
Among those who have just returned
from Alaska are Coils Condo Hamlin
and Rukard Hurd. On Weighing in at
Seattle it was found they had a little
less gold than when they went out a
few weeks ago.
The announcement by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox that she will give $1,000 for any
proof that she did not write Laugh and
the World Laughs With You suggests
that Ella desires to be relieved Of the
heavy responsibility.
AS the Republican party appears deter
mined to snatch America from Ameri-
cans the name might as we'll be changed.
The st. Louis Post-Dispatch is kind
enough to suggest Hanna-bal and AL
ger-ia.
The Pioneer Press is authority for the
statement that George Washington has
been "visualized." More than that, he
has been scandalized by the present ad-
ministration.
The Osages have geen giving q series
of ghost dances in Oklahoma. Invita-
tions were extended and accepted by
Okanas, Pawnees. Cheyennes and Ara
pahoes.
Speaking Of the Administrations Phil
iprine policy it is-well-it is somewhat
as Lord Dundreary put it, lone of those
things no fellah can find out"
Gen. Shafter, now commanding the Pa
ci1c coast department. will soon reach
the age limit He reached the weight
limit some time ago.
Chauncey Depew says that Aguinaldo
should be crushed, but this is, probably,
simply the small spite of one great ora
tor against another
Col. Albert A. Pope first saw a bicycle
at the Philadelphia exposition in 1876.
He has never done anything else since
that time.
After all the talk it develops that those
nymphs on the Chicago lake front are
only pieces OF statuary. Why the ex-
element?
man in South Dakota is not certain
whether he has killed a man or a brute.
1t is difficult to draw the line in some To-
calities.
The Bad Lands appear to be quite q
favorite summer resort for bad Indians.
For Secretary Alger the outlook seems
far less attractive than the inlook.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18
Cnnadfan Pacific Earninrs

MONTREAL, July 17-Canadian Pacific
railway earnings for the week ended
July IA were 1000; same period last
year. S4S6000:. increase. $1,000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

Minnesota-Fair and warmer Tues
day; fair Wednesday,; southerly winds.
The Dakotas-Fair Tuesday; fair We'd
nesday, with cooler in Western portions;
southerly winds
Iowa-Fair Tuesday and Wednesday;
variable winds, becoming southerly.
Montana-Fair Tuesday; probably fair
and cooler Wednesday; variable winds,
becoming northwesterly.
Wisconsin-Fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day; variable winds, becoming south
westerly.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations. taken by the
United States weather bureau, st. Paul,
2. F. Lyons observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at Z o'clock last night.
Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
Highest temperature .................. 80
Lowest temperature ................... gu
Average temperature INSTRUMENTATION. ~
Dally range ................'.'...'... ~
Barometer ......-.'............-.'. ......oV. 10
f1uTnlQlIy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
Precipitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. o
p. m. temperature INSTRUMENTATION. "a
p. m, weather, clear.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

Republican journals have been jubilant-
ly announcing the fact that wages of tin
plate workers have recently been adj
vanced 10 and Is per cent. The full force
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

A strange and unclassified bug is said
to be industriously kissing the grain fields
of South Dakota. If it is of the species
melanolestes pricipes it is respectfully re-
quested to confine its attentions to the
lips of Chicago policemen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

The announcement by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox that she will give $1,000 for any
proof that she did not write Laugh and
the World Laughs With You suggests
that Ella desires to be relieved Of the
heavy responsibility.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

Among those who have just returned
from Alaska are Coils. Condo HamIin
and Rukard Hurd. On Weighing in at
Seattle it was found they had a little
less gold than when they went out a
few weeks ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

AS the Republican party appears deter
mined to snatch America from Ameri-
cans the name might as we'll be changed.
The st. Louis Post-Dispatch is kind
enough to suggest Hanna-baI and AL
ger-ia
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

The Pioneer Press is authority for the
statement that George Washington has
been ''visualized." More than that, he
has been scandalized by the present ad-
ministration.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

The Osages have geen giving a series
of ghost dances in Oklahoma. Invita-
tons were extended and accepted by
Okanas, Pawnees. Cheyennes and Ara
pahoeS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18
KNOCKED THEM DOWN.

For Secretary Alger the outlook seem
far less attractive than the inlook.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-18

A man in South Dakota is not certain
whether he has killed a man or a brute.
1t is difficult to draw the line in some To-
calities
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
fro BE Continued
UNEXPECTED SUMMONS.
How an American I'm Cuba Inviting
Iy Called Out the Whole.
Army.

In one of the old stories of English
folklore we are told that, in the cav
erns of Alderley Edge, a ridge Of high
land, are 900 horseinen ready to start
into action should the right bugle blow.
| The author of Cannon and Camera
| had, in Cuba, his experience of a like
| assembling. With party he was On
his way, through mud and rain, TO a
| spot where he expected to get a fine
view of Santiago.
I'VE came to a river already much
swollen from the shower, it's stream
| rushing down in torrents from the hill
| top. Through this we were obliged
| to wade up to our armpits, holding our
! cameras and plates above our heads.
when we reached the dilapidated old
fort we fell in with the outpost of the
Cubans in front of San Juan. We were
told that. two or three days previous
to our arrival, the Spaniards had evac-
uated this fort very unceremoniousIy.
| This was the day after the battle with
the rough riders. in which. being rout-
! ed, they fell back on their main forces,
about two miles in the rear.
"In this old fort was a bell tower,
containing a finely carved bell. Some
thing prompted me to go up into the
| tower and examine the bell. Once there,
| an impulse seized me to ring the bell.
and L did it. with alarming effect; for
out of hiding came every Cuban sol
| der for miles and miles, all wildly ges-
ticulating.
| II realized Immediately that this was
the signal for assembling in mass
| should the enemy be seen to advance.
/ l shall never forget that sight so long
| as 1 live. OF course 1 was admonished
| for doing it. but when / assured every
body that my intentions were honest
| forgiveness was accorded me."-Youth's
Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Chrysanthemum salad is popular
deiicacy in Japan
London firemen have been forbidden
to hirt, whether on duty or not.
English vegetarians are disputing
as to whether or not it is right to eat
cheese.
The average profit of the municipal
works in Great Britain-gas, water,
electricity. tramways and workmen's
dwellings-last year was 4A per cent.
Egypt is not so poorly supplied with
periodical literature as is commonly
assumed. There are about 100 peri
odicals altogether. Fifty-two are poIit-
ical, of which 80 are printed in Arabic
and % in European languages
In September, 1900, under the patron
age of the French government, an in
ternational congress will be held in the
Palais du Congress of the exhibition, on
questions concerning Sunday as legal
ly and socially recognized day of rest.
The czarina has a shawl which she
values very highly. 1t was sent her by
the ladies of Orenburg, town in south
eastern Russia. 1t reached her in a
hOOoCh OOA Win Sl1NSI AOOhS anu
hinges, the outside being embellished
with designs of spears, turbans, whips,
etc., on a ground of a blue enamel, that
| being the color of the Cossack uniform.
The shawl is about ten yards square.
but it is so eXquisitely fine that il can
be passed through a ring and when
folded makes small parcel of few
inches only.
A pair of joined twins resembling the
Siamese twins were recently presented
| before the Academy of Medicine of Rio
Janeiro, Brazil. According to the Med
ical News, they were united by band
of soft tissue at the upper part OF the
| abdomen, posteriorly and laterally. Il
was thought that an operation for the
division of the band seemed feasible
| but incision into the band revealed the
| fact that the kidneys of the twins ex
| tended through it and that this division
might prove fatal, and the operation
| was abandoned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
SOWING.

Sow thou thy seed of corn and walt awhile.
See the snow falling and the ice-spray
CLEAN
Above its hiding-piace. Hear the wind
scream
And The wild tempest sweep DER mile and
mile
or sullen landscape Watch the rain-cloud' s
Empty above 1t. and the ftful beam
OF sunlight thwart the field. until a seam
And ioi Gods miracle Is wrought once more
OF life from death-from loss, most wen
drous gain:
The cornfeld gIitters with its golden store
On the same land where late the storm
and rain
Beat on the bare. brown earth. my SOW
Thine but to wait and pray lest faith
should wane!
Sow thou thy seed of love. o heart. and
wait
Though It lie hiddcn-though thy doubts
and fears
Whisper to thee it's lost. and thy sad tears
FAN on the ice bound soil of bitter fate
Surely the seed Will live: Spring sets the
gate
OF life wide open. See! though hid for
years.
Love seeks the light of love-its tender
spears
Shall gladden. thy sad eyes at last. though
Zen but the blade perchance and not the
bloom.
Ofttimes God seeth that Loves flower
Hath no perfection this side OF the tomb.
But needeth for its growth the purer air
or His sweet Paradise: after earth's gloom
Love hath It's blossoming-not here. but
there!
Kate MelIersh in Chambers Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER I.-CoNr1NuEn.

few moments sufficed to dress the
cut properly. and after turning over the
knife and revolver to the authorities,
to aid in identifying the two robbers,
Tom was about to start for his hotel
when his new acquain lance said, blunt
iy:
Hold on a minute. I'd like to know
the name of the man who stood by an
old chap tonight and saved my life.
How did you happen along so handy
like?"
"My name is Tom Scott, and L hap
pened to hear those men planning to
rob somebody. so 1 kept an eye on
them. That's ALL"
mo, it amt all, by long chalk"
was the hearty response. You did
more'n that, and I might be chucked
into the dock before This only for your
pluck. My name is John Avery, and
I'm pretty we'll known along the water
front as a man of my word. If I can
ever do you a good turn you can count
on me. Live here in the city,"
"No, I'm just from New Hampshire, !"
said Tom.
Looking for worl1?"
"No, I'm trying to find a chance to
get to the Klondike."
'Then, by thunder, you needn't look
any longer" was the prompt reply, 'be-
cause I'm bound there myself. and you
shall go with me if you want TO.
wouldn't ask a better mate than you.
Where are you stopping?"
Tom mentioned the name of his hotel
and the other said at once:
0AIi rirhf Lots cn there tall
this thing over"
Half an hour later they were seated
in the smoking room and Toms modest
story was told. When he had finished
his friend said:
That's a good, straight yarn, and
some Gay I may have one to tell you
that will open your eyes. All need TO
say now is that my name is John Avery.
I'm an old 49-er without wife or child
and I'm bound for the Klondile to get
my pile. It's waiting for me there, all
right. I've taken passage on sailing
vessel because I like the water and
hate the cars. Besides, there is no use
getting there before spring. will pay
your passage out on the same vessel
and you can keep your little pile. II
the Yukon camps are anything like the
old days in California, you'll need it all
and more, too. Well call /; loan
or anything you like, and you can pay
me when you strike rich claim
Tom protested family. but he was
overwhelmed at the prospect, and soor
yielded.
Wen see about getting your passage
the first thing in the morning." sale
Avery. land now. as my old head is
giving me particular fits, guess I'll gel
bed here and turn in. l was calcu
lating to sleep on board tonight. but II
wait for daylight before l try that triI
again.
Then, pressing Toms hand warmly
the old miner said:
Good night, mate. You oughte1
sleep well after saving mans life. anC
money, too. Dc you know 1 have s5,0ot
in my clothes. and but for you i
wouldn't be there now"
There was a suspicious moisture il
his eyes. as he turned hastily and lief
ihe room. leaving Tom to his pleasan
thoughts.
He could hardly realize all that hat
been crowded into the few hours since
his arrival, and his sleep was broker
by fitful dreams, in which revolver
and robbers played prominent roles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

until he could see Tom alone. The
mate bit his lip in baffied rage as he
saw his prey not only removed from his
power, but placed in a position where
he must be treated with outward re-
spect at least. He turned on his heel
and went forward, vowing vengeance
under his breath, but not daring to
show his feeling further before the cap
tain.
$50 you know my mate?" then asked
the captain.
"I knew him years ago." replied Tom.
"and we had some trouble. 1t doesn't
matter what it was about, but his nose
got broken, and he hates me as hard as
1 do him. He may be a good sailor,
however, and no doubt he is. He used
to sail with my father"
A hail from the tug saved Tom any
further explanation. and the captain
hustled off TO reply Avery came cut of
the cabin and joined his roommate, who
told him briefly about the recent trou-
bic, making no mention OF the original
cause Of the enmity between himself
and Rider, for the charge against his
father was too sore subject TO pass his
lips.
by the time dinner was over the yes
sci was we'll down the harbor. When
Boston light was reached the westerly
wind began to freshen. and the sails
stood full. Lines were hastily cast off.
the tugs whistle gave a short blast as
4 parting salute. and. with a graceful
nod of her sharp bow in feturn. the
bark shot toward the open wafer. with
every square inch of canvas pulling at
the sheets. and the captain rubbing his
horny palms with delight at the pros
pect of fine departure.
! John Avery was IN old sailor. and the
motion of the vessel caused him no IN
convenience, but Tom was soon
stretched in his bunk. where he re-
manned the better part of two days,
while the Seabird flew along before the
favorable gale in, a manner which did
not belle her name.
When he managed to get on deck
Cape Cod was more than 800 miles
| astern. and already the weather was
beginning TO grow milder- a few days
more made him completely well. and
| long before the equator was reached
| he had acquired quite professional
roll and felt perfectly at home
OF the mate he saw very little. as the
latter stood watch and watch with the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

AS he spoke he released the mate, who
sprang for the cabin steps, his face
crimson with passion, shouting:
"Mutiny! Mutiny! I'll have your
life for this!"
He had reached the head of the steps
when Capt. Coffin appeared on the
scene, attracted by the mates loud
tones.
whats the trouble here?'' he de-
manded, as the officer tried to push by
him on the steps.
Its mutiny, sir!" was the angry re-
ply. ''Wait till get my pistol. and I'll
soon settle it!'
The captain looked about him in sur.
! prise. Tom stood alone On the quarter
deck, and the whole matter was mex
plicable unless the new mate was crazy,
a thought which found ample justifica-
ton in his disordered appearance.
'Mutiny?' he repeated, contemptu-
ously. ''See here, if you've been drink
ing, Mr.. Rider, don't let ii happen again.
can make allowance for sailing day,
but see it doesn't happen again!"
81 am as sober as you are" was the
surly reply. 'sThat man there! That
Scott whelp! He refused to obey me
and I'll see whether I am mate of this
ship or not!"
With one stride the captain reached
his side and thrust his weather-beaten
face close to the mates, giving him a
look before which the other quailed.
Look you'll" he said. sharply. "When
you speak to me remember I have a
handle to my name, and see you put it
on every time! You must be drunki'
The mate looked from one to the
other as if he could not believe his own
senses. What did it all mean? Why
did the skipper refuse to side with him
and allow Tom TO stand there uRn olest-
ed after assaulting his superior officer!
Seeing he could do nothing but glare
at Tom the skipper turned to the latter
and said, coolly:
"It's next to impossible to get sober
man nowadays. The best seamen all
seem to make it business 10 keep
After they get out to sea they are all
right
capt Coffin" said the mate. step
ping forward. ST have not touched Z
drop of liquor to-day. 1 ordered this
man TO go forward and he resisted me-
Ordered him forward Well. that's a
good one!" And the captain broke into
a hoarse chuckle. "Why. bless me, but
of course you didn't know: Mr.. Scott is
a passenger on the Seabird and is goin
to Frisco with us. There's another
down below. a Mr.. Avery Make you &C
quainted with MIR. Scott. Mr. Scott. this
is my mate. Mr. Rider. Its all my fault
not telling him you WAS board. Kinder
funny, wasn't it?'
I'VE don't need any introduction.
said Tom. quickly. 81 have known Obed
Rider long time. 1 don't know any
good or him. either"
Capt. Coffin was surprised, but he
| asked no questions, preferring 10 wait
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

second officer, being on deck every
other four hours, night and day. Mr..
Green, the second mate, was a bright
active young man about Tom'sage, and
the two became very friendly as the
Seabird sped steadily to the southwark.
It seemed as if old Neptune had made
an extra effort to help the vessel along.
for she escaped the customary Gains
| near the line and caught the southeast
trades the same day she lost those from
the northeast which had served her so
! well. No incident of Importance oc-
Cured to break the monotony of the
voyage. and as they stood by the wheel
one noon when Capt. Coffin was taking
his observation he announced that they
| were as far south Of the line as Boston
| was north of it.
Then he went below to look at the
glass, cast a careful glance around the
horizon, and went below once more,
| only TO reappear on deck.
''There amt a cloud in the sky" he
| said, biuntly, "but the glass is going
down as though the bottom had
| dropped out of everything. We're go
ing to catch it, as sure as my name is
Seth Coffin My glass never lied to me
yet"
Gradually the wind died out, until the
| Seabird lay becalmed, rising and fall
| ing on the swell, but the sky remained
clear. The barometer continued to fall
| in an alarming manner. and after an
hour the heat became oppressive.
Then from all quarters of the horizon
a mass of white clouds arose, until they
| presented the appearance of huge
nf1in nf n ar1x how
| assembled, and massing together until
they formed a canopy overhead. en-
tirely concealing the blue sky above.
Soon they deepened until the whole
heavens were solidly black, as if COW
cred with folds of velvet. In a few
| places, however, the color seemed to
| vary to dark. purplish gray, as one
! edge of an overlapping cloud was ex-
posed.
Long before this time all hands were
on deck, and the Seabird was stripped
| for the battle with the elements. What
ever his other faults, Obed Rider was
| good seaman, and, with but few
| suggestions from the captain, he had
made everything snug, only a close
| reefed maintopsail and storm staysail
showing aft, while a portion of the
| SbCOO OUl
and clear against the gloomy back
| ground. in readiness to pay her head off
| when needed.
| There was a painful stiffness, broken
only by the mournful monotone in the
rigging which always precedes a hurri-
cane, as though the craft knew her dan
ger and tried to utter her feeble pro-
test against the forces of nature
| Suddenly. far above the mastheads,
sounded an unearthly scream. as if the
| storm demons had united in sounding
the charge. Still the sails hung idly,
and not breath of air could be felt.
| Then in the far distance a long,
| bright streak suddenly Illuminated the
horizon, increasing with marvellous IA
| pidity until all could see what seemed
to be an endless line of rolling snow.
1t was impossible to bring the vessels
head up to meet the danger without
wind. and she lay helpless in its path,
rolling uneasily about on the disturbed
sea.
fro BE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
Musical Egotisn.

A musician died. and his sleeping soul
waited at the gate. Then said the
angel: HAS this man sinned? 2" Eyes, "
answered the voices OF the neighbors;
''he has played his own works all day
What shall be his punishment asked
the angel. Let him hear those works
forever" cried the voices. So the soul
was awakened in hell by the chanting
of it's own music. This must %
Heaven" it said.-London Academy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

''None of your business" replied
Tom, finding his tongue at last.
I'll make it my business blamed
quick!" cried the Infatuated officer, his
eyes swapping as he thought of the long
voyage ahead and his power to take his
revenge tenfold on one under his au-
thority.
Get forward where you belong" he
shouted
Tom understood now what was pass,
ing in the others mind. but determined
no, TO undeceive the mate in order that
the. truth might be all the more crush
ing when made known.
II won't stir peg for you. Obed
Rider" he replied. land if you are not
careful will make your face look worse
than l did when was boy. What
bad luck brought you here ont know
but warn you 10 keep clear from mel
The expression on the mates face was
fairly fendish as he snatched an iron
Delaying pin from the fife rail and
rushed at Tom. crying:
You won't stir. Ell! Curse you, IT
show you the difference between afioat
and ashore!"
But his blow was arrested in mid al,
by an iron grip about his wrist and the
weapon was torn from his hand instant
iy- He found himself pressed agains
the nizzenmast With force that near
Is took his breath away. while Tom said
sternly:
Don't try that with me again or II
pitch you overboardi"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER II.
TOM MEETS AN OLD ENEMY.

IOn NAE4EI . AN O11D E@-NI-s1 II.
When Tom Scott awoke the following
morning his side was stiff and sore. but
by the time he had dressed and made
his way downstairs he had almost for
gotten the wound in the realization of
the fact that the way had been miracu-
lousy opened for him to reach the gold
region.
He found the old miner waiting for
him In the smolSing-room, and as he
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

Silk is considered unclean by the
Mohammedans, because it is the PROD
uct of a worm
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-11-10

In Westminster Abbey 1.17s persons
have been buried.