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The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
AN ORDINARY OLD COIN.
But 1t Served to Bring Out the Fail.
ings OF Weak Humanity.

Say!' said the street car conductor to a
mld-mannered man who was deeply en-
crossed IN his newspaper. Say young fell
Ter, don't want this quarter | can't use
II. 1he mlld-mannered man continued to
hold out his hand for his change, but paid
no other attention to the conductor.
See here" yelled the conductor, getting
red IN the face, you can't pass no quarter
like chat on me. It's slick. | can't take it
for more than 20 cents"
The mild man looked up and said: I'm
sorry, because you gave me that very quar-
ter yourself last night, and I've been laying
tor you since. Well, give it here" He took
the quarter and gave the conductor a nickel.
As he took the quarter from the conductor
he suddenly dropped his newspaper and
gave a chuckle.
We'll, WE'LL" he exclaimed; "here's luck.
Bless me If that isn't all 1882 quarter with
IA stars and AN arrow. It's worth 1882"
tie slipped it into his pocket with evidence
OF much satisfaction.
hungry-eyed man in the corner, who had
overheard the conversation, jumped up and
said to the conductor:
Isn't that the very quarter / gave you
yesterday morning? l missed that quarter.
1t was a pOcketpiece and a valuable coin.
l remember now that gave it to you de
mand lt!' he said, looking ferceiy at the
mud man. If you are gentleman you will
give it to me-"
1T isn't yours. You never gave it to me.
My wife gave me the coin by mistake; its
part of a collection that's been in the fam
lily since 1927 yelled the conductor.
Il tell you it's mine, said the hungry-eyed
man. Thus they wrangled and quarreled all
the way downtown
mo" said the mild man to a neigLbor. as
he stepped from the car. ''It's only a plain,
ordinary old shiny quarter that I've been
trying to pass off for week We were all
lying. It's worth about % cents Chicago
Inter Ocean
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
A Bamed T1Gress.

An officer of the Bengal lancers, who
was seized by tigress, owed his escape
to a curious accident. The tigress
seized him by the breast of his coat
and shook him till he became uncon-
seious. On recovering he heard a
strange noise ct little distance, as if
somebody was sneezing violently. 1t
was the tigress herself. He slowly
turned round and gave furtive glance
in that direction. He could hardly be-
ieve his eyes. There was the tigress
Sinking off with her tail very much
between her legs and sneezing most
violently, and making the most piteous
grimaces. The truth dawned upon him
like a fash of lightning. In the opera
ticn of shaking him his snnffbOx had
flown open from his waistcoat pocket,
and the tigress had received the cop
tents thereof full in her face.-COrnhill
Magazine.
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PRECIOUS STONES.
There Are Several Kinds, Including
Diamonds, Found in Many
of Our States.
ITO BE Continued

Diamonds have been fOundlin Wiscon-
sin. In 1896 one stone of 63s carats was
found in Saul1ville, Ozaukee county, six
miles northeast of Milwaukee, and an
other 1-16 carats in Burlington, Ra-
cine county. In 1856 one of 21 carats.
but of poor color, was found near
Kohlsville, Washington county, Wis.
These gems were found in what is
known as the Kettle Moraine of the
later glacial epoch. Biologists say that
they were carried by ice from the
north.
One diamond of 1 3-16 carats, one of
ITO and one third of 1-32 carat were
found near Butte, Mont, short time
ago. Rubies have been found in surpris-
ingly large quantities in the Cowee val
ley of North Carolina. With them are
very beautiful garnets.
On the bars of the Missouri river, in
Montana, sapphires of small size but
fair quality and good in quantity are
being taken out by companies formed
for the purpose. Several fine beryls
have been unearthed in Maine. In
North Carolina some good specimens
of emeralds have been discovered. To
paz occurs in Idaho and Montana.
Connecticut, Maine and North Caro-
lima have produced several specimens
of tourmaline. Garnets occur in fair
quantities in California. South Dakota
and Virginia have produced a few val
liable amethysts. A beautiful opal was
found in Maryland. In Lincoln county,
Idaho, there lis a deposit of opalized wood
which is susceptible of superb polish.
Turquoise occurs in Arizona in the
Burro mountains.-N. Y. Press.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
SYNOPSIS.
5Copyright, 1896. by d. Appleton & Co.
All rights reserved.]

Master Ardick, just reached his ma jority
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwick, ship
master, is shipped as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. lynn,
the Supercargo, describes a sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
1ndustry's guns. In the fray one of the
crew is killed and Houthwick is seen to
fall. The captain is found to be dead, but
the Industry is little damaged. Sellinger
first mate takes charge and puts into Sid
mouth to secure a new mate. Several days
later, when well out to sea, an English
merchantmen is met, whose captain has a
letter addressed to jeremiah Hope, at
Havana. The crew of the vessel tell
strange tales of the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commits
sion to take Panama. One night a little
later, the English vessel having proceeded
on her course, bit of paper is slipped into
Ardick's hand by one of the sailors. This
is found TO be a warning of a mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey, eavesdropping in
the cabin, makes through the door and
arouses the crew. Capt Sellinger Joins
-Ardick and lynn. The crew break through
the now barricaded door, but are forced to
retire, having lost seven of their number.
Finding themselves now too short-handed
10 manage the boat, Pradey decides to scut-
tie and desert the vessel, taking his men
off in the only available boat. The captain,
SUpercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight, but hastily constructing raft
get away just before their vessel sinks
The next morning Spaniard draws near
them. The man in the rigging shouts: If
you would board US, take to your oars. Be
speedy, or you will fall short" On board
they are sent forward with the crew, be-
ing told they will be sold as slaves on reach
ing Panama.
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to learn that there is at least one dreaded
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upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
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of the disease, and giving the patient
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assisting nature in doing its work. The
prOprietors have so much faith in it's cura-
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
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Send for list of testimonials.
Address +. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo. 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the hest.
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forget the chatter behind me and rne
Dining along of the vessel while made
the most of the time.
L confess my brain refused to re-
solve anything-or anything of mo-
ment-and it was at last with some
veXation and doubt of the whole mat
ter that 1 gave up and jumped off my
perch.
The stronger wind, as it seemed, was
now helping US, for the sail astern no
longer enlarged, after the former fash
ion. Indeed, 1 thought the Pilanca
was nearly holding her own. In due
time our watch went on, and till the
other relieved us the supercargo and
were about the deck.
1t was now the time that we were
to meet to discuss our plans. and ac-
cordingly Mr.. lynn and [ slipped up
from below (where we had gone with
the rest, to seem the more natura) and
joined the captain. He had us to the
weather bow, near the fore-deck, where
was no one at the time, and without de
lay we began.
There will be no need to give the full
ness of the talk. In the end we de-
cided upon the scheme proposed by
Mr.. lynn and slightly amended by the
captain. 1t was, in brief, that we
should construct a little float or raft,
on which, as soon as it became dark,
or it was evident that the Pilanca was
to escape, we should boldly put off.
We could make this cask of odds and
ends to be obtained for us by the cook,
and the launching would be from one
of the 'tween-deck ports.
Our plot laid, the next thing was to
begin to carry it out. The cook, as we
expected, was blithe to help US. In
deed, he seemed, thought, inclined to
go with us; but presently, as started
to find out more exactly about it, he
shifted the subject. He appeared, how
ever, fully enlisted in our behalf.
The materials for our raft being
readily found, were put together.
Four casks were used to form the
ends Gt must necessarily be very mar
row, to pass through the port, and all
was made fast with some strong line
and few nails.
Trn puN
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
A LIFE STORY.

one day when am growing tall and old
ana wise enough to wander where I will
gold ----0 ZIG
That hides behind the hiIlr'
80 thought child, whose home was in the
vale
=. atchlng an amber sunset fade and die,
'@Ilng herself the childrens endless tale
OF hfe's SWEEP by and by.
Years passed, Love came. she climbed the
height with him,
But only saw the glory in his gaze!
%arth was so bright, and heavens gold so
dim
In those enchanted days!
MORE years went by, and she was all alone
In the sweet valley of her early past:
Inc cream came back, and faith in things
unshown
Was found again at last.
One eVentide when she was gray and old.
ana wise enough to know the Higher
Will,
She climbed the height, and then she found
the gold
That hides behind the hill
Sarah Doudney, in Leisure Hours.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
Proof Positive.

Two men were standing outside jewel
ers' window admiring the gorgeous display
of glittering gems that lay before them.
Presently one of them, pointing to an object
in a red plush tray, said:
Just look at that scarfpin, representing
a fly. Anyone can tell that's not real"
''Well, should think so,' answered the
friend. ''Who ever saw a common fly with
such a bright appearance? Why, it makes
me weary when l think that the jeweler
who produced that fondly hoped that some
one would purchase it to deceive his friends.
If saw that on a mans scarf l could tell
directly that it was an enameled imitation" "
At that moment the object of their con-
4emnation moved across the tray, few in
the air, and vanished. The two men looked
at each other, gasped, and moved away
without a w0rd.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
CHAPTER VIII.-CoNTINUED.

| got below, and in great weariness
put down Mr.. Tym's box and fetched
glance around. By degrees, as 1 be-
came accustomed to the duskiEess, I
made out the features of the place.
1t was low for the bigness of the
ship, and was furnished after q very
poor and rough sort. The hunks and
hammocks were old and fit TO drop
apart, none Of the timbers or work of
the ship were smoothed except by the
friction of use, and mere dilapidated
fence served as a bulkhead to part off
the cooks quarters. Luckily the
smells of the place. i'll as they were
for all was disordered and dirty-were
not of the worst, for at this time both
a windward and a leeward port stood
partly open, and the passage of the
small breeze through served TO sweep
out the chiefest of the OdOrs.
We did not come by good lnowl-
edge of the place instantly, for it was
somewhat dimly lighted, the port on
the larboard side being closed and that
upon the starboard standing scarce two
inches upon the hook, but upon peer
ing about bit at first one feature and
then another came OCT.
We had taken two OF three steps for
ward, and l was casting a glance in
the direction of the cooks furnace,
when an object nearly concealed by it
moved, and this l presently saw was
the cook himself. He had been sitting
on a box, with his elbows on his knees,
or in some manner bowed forward. and
rose up as we stopped and looked alert
ly at us. He was little fellow, IN
ciined to be pursy, and near all MS
figure was hidden by a long white
apron. his face. however. coming out
in the winks of a short pipe. L dis
covered that he had light hair, which
is not common among the Spanish and
this made me notice him little more
than | should otherwise have done.
He came out from his place, seeing us
halt. and made a little civil gesture
nron which bowed gravely and gave
him good morning.
"Beunos dias," he responded, and
then, to my great surprise, softly
added: But guide marning in the
auld tongue. if sac ye'll hae it.
He took out his pipe as be spoke and
crossed over to us.
What, a Sandy" cried. delighted
land what is he doing here? ??
seized his hand and gave it most
cordial grip, as did also my compan-
ions. "Gae a bit cautiously he whis-
pered, with a meaning nod toward the
forecastle. "Ye ~mauna seem over
pleased. You'll find this pleasant
ship ne added in Spanish, land able
An all weathers. l take it yonder is
where you are to sling your ham
mocks."
My companions caught the point he
would make, which was to avoid the
jealousy or suspicion of the boat
swain, and they did not interrupt,
while returned a suitable answer.
"Peteetion TO sling your hammocks
noo." he swiftly whispered. as l ended.
"Likewise say bawldly that ye need a
mickle rest, and wad hae bit drink
ard sup"
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
His Philo.onhv.

mis- Johnsing, wy doan' yo' git dat man
o youahs to atten' Divine wo'ship once in
awhile?"
go de good lan's sake, Pa'son Green, dat
no count niggah Use married to aim bin in
side chu'ch fo' mon ten yeah
"Yo' doan mean t. tell me dat he amt
81 guess dat's bout right, pa'son, doah
dom lax t say it,
"Ef he ain in de faith, den wha' doctrine
does he cling to, Mis- Johnsing?"
"Wen, pa'son, / amt got much opinion
in de mattah, but l kind O reckon dat de
only doctrine he hangs onto wild any very
grea' amount O tenasticy am de one dat sez:
a bird in de bag am wuth two on de roost,
when de doah O. de coop's got a spring
lock an de dawgs unclaimed. ."-Cleveland
Leader
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
The Way to a Mans Heart.

~Oh, Reginald" she sobbed, for her
husband had sneered at her waffles.
"You have no heart" Gathering her
tenderly in his arms, he told her the
story of his life; how in years long
gene he had his stomach amputated.
That was to say, while he had a heart,
the conventional way to it was lacking.
Detroit Journal.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
Unusual.

Curious about that rich chap that
was tried for murder" said Uncle Alb
ner, glancing up at his wife from his
paper.
Didn't the jury hang him?'' asked
she.
NO" replied the old man, land
that's where the curious part comes
in-this paper says that his lawyers
succeeded in hangin'' the jury
Judge.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
4 Strong Mans Secret.

The strongest man on earth says the Sc
cret Of his wonderful power is perfect di-
gestion Hostette's Stomach Bitters makes
digestion easy, and cures all complaints
arising from weak stomach, such as indi-
ney ailments. AS blood purifier and
nerve tonic it is marvellous. 1t is recon-
mended by all physicians, and is sold by
every druggist in the country. Everybody
needs it at this time of the year.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
A Protest.

"I move" said the legislator, "that we
now take up the"
'Mr. Chairman" interrupted a senator,
hasn't that white mans burden poetry
been worked about enough Philadelphia
North American.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
Zeal Grief.

Mabel-Did you know Maud w&s in
mourning?
Ethel-No; whom has she lost?
Mabel don't know, but it must be
a near relation, for she's even changed
her tabby cat for black one.-Moon-
shine.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
Inconsistent with Arithmetic.

Love and marriage have no regard for the
rules of arithmetic. First, one is won by
one and then one and one are one.-Phila-
delphia Bulletin.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
Ak Ynnr nenIer for Allen. Foot.Ea.e.

A powder TO shake into your shoes. 1t rests
the feet Cures COrns, BuniOns, Swollen, Sore,
Hot, CallOus, Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails. Aliens FOot-Ease makes
new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREEs
Address Allen S. OImsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25

Soakington-'T think l am a good Judge
of whisky BoOZingtOn-"Oh, no, you are
not Judge: you are an advocate at the bar"
Town Topics.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
The Best Prescription for ChiIIs.

and Fever is a bottle of GRovE's TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. n o cure-nO pay. Price, SOC.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
CHAPTER IX.

Nothing noteworthy happened dur
ing our watch. little, indeed, pressing
TO be done, and the Spaniar6s too lazy
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
"Courage and Strength
in Times of Danger. .

Read the qvarrfng betzveen
the lines. What IS that zvam-
hg2 IT is of the danger from
accumulation of badness in
the blood, canSed by the
nSnaL heaVy RUing Of the
Winter months. Spring IS
the clearing, cleansing time
Of the year; the forernnner of
the brightness and beauty of
gloriouS Sun1mer.
Follow the principle that Nature lays
down. Start in at once and purify your
blood with that great specific. Hoods.
Sarsaparilla. IL neCer diSappO5RtS.
TumorS-"A tumOr as big as large
marble came under my tongue and instead
OF letting my physician operate on it, used
my favOrIte spring tonic, Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla. The bunch soon disappeared :" Mrs
ID. M. COBURN, $40 Mer'k St, Lowell, Mass
Rheumatism had rheumatism for
five years and can conscientiOusly say that
Hoods Sarsaparilla has given me entire
relief As blood purifier it has helped my
children wonderfully" Mrs. S. A. SAGAR,
50 Franklin Avenue, PaSsaic, N J.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25

Knox-"Miss Blythe has gone over to the
vast majority" Wheeler-"Y on don't mean
to say she has bought a wheel?'-Town
Topics.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25

A good occupation prevents mental dissi-
pation.-Ram's Horn.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25

There's no denying the fact that Boston
is one of the has-beans.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25
PAINFUL PERIODS NO MOTE

ERS GEORGE OSNUN, of Bevdere, N. J.. writes
VE had baclahe
u release blessing Oh!
suffering
Co ond Ili
The Bourbon news., 1899-04-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails ocure. CSC.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-07
Dewey sail, for Gibraltar.

Villefrance, France, Sept 1.-Ad-
miral Dewey remained on board the
Olympia this morning. In brilliant
sunshine and with a fresh breeze
blowing the preparations for sailing
commenced ut 3:l5 y. m, when the
launches We're hauled up. Interested
crowds on shore watched the prepara-
tions and admiring the activity of the
crew.
At $50 o'clock the mail orderly left
the quay with the latest mail, the
anchors We're hoisted, and at o'clock
sharp the cruiser sailed out of the
harbor for Gibraltar.
The admiral says he is in perfect
health. He expects TO stay at Glib
raltar until September 18th. He ex-
pressed pleasure previous to his de-
parture mt his stay here and breads
his countrymen's reception. The ad-
mirals visit here was the most inter-
esting in the history of the harbor.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-07
Big Fire at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Sept. 2.-Fire broke out
at 1 o'clock this morning in the big
plant Of the Jacob Dold Packing Com
ground on the west river bottoms be-
tween Ninth street and the Missouri
river. The fire started In the fertilizer
department, burned through the engine
room and was burning flercely before
any fire apparatus arrived.
The water pressure In the vicinity Of
the fire was very low and the flremcn
were handicapped in their work. At
2:3O o'clock the fire was under control.
The fertilizer department, the engine
room, the ice plant, the sausage de-
partment and the lard room were de-
stroyed with much costly machinery.
and other parts of the plant We're more
or less damaged. The loss Is estimated
at fully $250,000, fully insured. The
company Will be compelled to suspend
operations until the destroyed build
ings can be rebuilt.
At 3 o'clock the fire has broken out
again, is burning ficrccly In the hog
department, and the remaining build
ings are threatened with destruction
3:20 n. m.-The fire has spread
Though the main plant and the indi-
cations are that everything save the
warehouses viii be destroyed. Several
refrigerator and freight cars In the
Dold company's yards have been de-
stroyed. The Times this morning csti-
mates the loss at 100000. The plant
employs about 1000 men.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-07
Plan tn Unite Cotton Mills.

Boston. Mass, Sept 1.-Col. Nelson
G. Green. the promoter Of the National
Cotton Min combine, Is said to have
Formulated scheme for the consoli-
dation of cotton mills throughout New
England. and has been given options
on some of the largest companies rep
resented In Boston. The New England
mills will be one part of n national
combine representing capital of $780,
100000. Local banking, local manage
ment and to any extent desired local
ownership will be retained. But the
buying. selling and general financier-
ing viii be subject TO the guidance of
central organizations located In Boston
and New York. A charter for the main
organization has been granted.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-07
CAVALRY is NEEDED.
General Funston Talks About Campaiga
in the Philippines.

Manila, Sept 1-Of the troops about
to return to the United States the Kan
sas men will leave on board the trans
port Tartar, the Washingt IN regiment
on board the Pennsylvania, and the
Nevada cavalry on tlN Ohio. All
these departures will take place next
week. Eight hundred men of the Kan
sas regiment will return and 200 will
remain at Manila, 15O of them re-
enlisting. Three officers and thirty
men of the Kansas regiment We're
killed and nineteen officers and men
died from disease during the smallpox
epidemic, while 100 members of the
regiment We're wounded.
or the Washingtons, S75 men are EN-
barking, while eight officers and 20G
men will stay, NEST of the remaining
enlisting in the new regiments being
formed here.
One of the officers of the regiment
was killed, one was wounded and one
died from disease; twenty-four of the
men We're killed, 12S We're wounded
and nine died
General Frederick Funston and Mrs.
Funston are to go with the regiment.
General Funston has undergone an op-
GRAFTON necessitated by an injury re-
sulting from q fall from horse while
serving in the Cuban army under Cen
eral Gomez.
In the course of an interview General
Funston remarked that he would not
mind staying in Luzon. He dislikes
war, but inasmuch rs there is fight
ing he would like to remain and aid
in bringing it to a close. Speaking of
the future, he said:
1.-The only solution of the problem
will be through whipping the insW-
gents. I do not think they will sur
render. When we begin active opera
tions against them on n larger scale
in the autumn we will scatter them
into small bodies, and l think that
when the soldiers composing these
bands see that they are persistently
pursued they will throw away or hide
their arms and return to their pursuits
of peace.
Cavalry iS greatly needed here. The
country, when dry, Is superb for cav
airy operations. The insurgents have
none. One of their strong points is
to retreat rapidly. Cavalry could ever
take and hopelessly scatter and pun
ish them and could subsist largely on
the country. Wien cavalry is once
here it should be given Il chance to go
ahead and not be kept in towns for
guard duty. Our greatest successes
have been gained when the regimental
commanders have been allowed to
quickly follow up the advantages gain
ed in battle. Small bodies of Ameri
cans. operating freely and command
ed by officers of dash and energy.
could badly break up the enemy. The
capture of Aguinaldo by cavalry would
be less difficult proposition than the
capture of the Apache criefs in Ari-
ZOna"