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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23

that time and time again we seemed
on the point of upsetting her.
In this manner. one hair breadth
escape following another, we rushed
ON with the speed Of an express train
when, for the first time, the Indian.
who was crouching in the bow, uttered
a warning shout, and, glancing ahead.
my heart failed me altogether. as I
perceived the immense cliffs closing
together at the top, and forming a
long tunnel, through which n rapid
rushed downward, at an angle of al.
most thirty degrees. Convinced that
our last hour had come, 1 breathed an
involuntary prayer. There was a sui.
len roar as OF distant booming of
guns or roaring of thunder, aud in.
tense darkness, TO be be almost in
stantly succeeded by light, and we had
safely emerged into an open space
once more. Our position, however, was
but little improved, for with a sudden
dive that made my heart stand still, we
again plunged into n seething cauldron
| OF water, where whirlpool succeeded
whirlpool. One moment it seemed as if
our cockleshell was drawn irresistiblv
downward by some giant hand; in an.
other moment we would be blinded
with sprays as we scared bodily
through the air. Suddenly we struc}
In the centre, and, in spite of Dena.
zee's most desperate efforts, the male
strom got its grip upon us, aud roun |
and round we madly whirled until we
were almost blinded with dizziness.
Each moment seemed as if it would
be the last. Our fimsy craft wriggled
and squirmed like living thing, and
! at every turn of the awful circle which
yawned to engulf us, it seemed as if
no effort could prevent our being
drawn under.
had given up all hope, when a
sudden rush of back-water dashed
through the tunnel, levelled over the
whirlpool for one brief minute. but
enough to save us, and again we were
rushing madly on.
Suddenly the Indian gave r Whom
of delight, thing so unusual, that I
involuntarily looked up from NV
crouching position. Thank God. it
was over! The cliffs once moro had
retired to a distance, the lcaping,
hungry waters held back as if ungry
and disappointed at their discom
future; and we had entered compar-
atively smooth, open expanse of water.
With tortured minds and bodies we
drew the canoe up on the bank, and
worn out with fatigue slept on the
hard shale beach without a murmur.
until the dawn of another day broke
Then hastily sitting up, I found the
Indian with the canoe launched pre-
paratory to the continuing of the jour
neY.
Two days later we had safely ar
rived at Fort Marmiton, where hav-
ing related our adventures, we were
at first received with incredulity. and
then with that prodigality extended
to men who have risen from their
graves. From the commandment of
the post we learned that this canon,
appropriately named by the natives
1.-The Devils Valley" was over twen-
ty miles in length, and that but once
before in all the native history had it
been passed in safety, when a daring
canOeman, who had been tainted with
his inability to perform the feat, had
gone from one to another IN much
less than half an hour. THE Wide
World Magazine.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23

The total product of all the mine,
in the United States last year reached
$50, 1850, O23, which is only double tn,
value Of the product Of the hay fields.
This was nm increase Of S5g, 1877. 76s
over 1897. The vaIue Of the coal
mined within the limits of this coun.
try was 321O, 2B3, 953. iron s111. S5s.-
254, gold S64. 500, 900, copper s64.
244, 326, petroleum 1927, 900. silver
S37, 321 1876, coke S31 800, 900, lead
Sl6, no., 2G5, zinc 80, 267, 397. The
remainder of the total is made up OF
l29 different minerals, known TO the
useful arts. Nearly every mineral Of
value is produced in the United
States.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23
Prepared For Al Emcrrerelo..

Londonderry, VI. has a young man
who is noted for being prepared for
emergencies. Hismothcr was seriously
sick, and he sent this telegram TO his
brother in Boston Come home At
once. Mother very I'D. Funeral
Friday. When the brother arrived
he found his mother cooking flap.
inCks.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23
INLAND water Commerce.

Orr domestic water commerce.
coastwiso, gress lakes, rivers and
canals, IS by far the largest in the
world, and is two and n half times
greater than that of the United King.
dom, second on the list.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23

And groups float by, but never gaze
Upon each other; ALL intent
On unknown errand, go their way.
Or stand in mute bewilderment.
What are ye-real or ieigned things?
And will we live some grander li'e.
When we, who breathe, have lost our wings
And fallen, silent, in the strife?
And who are greatest: those who found
city grand, palace high,
Or those who till the spirit ground
OF fancy, that can never die?
For men may live, and do, and dare,
Yet fadeaway, by all forgot;
But these creations, foul and fair,
Live on, and perish not.
From Watson's Songs OF Flying Hours"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23
Tho rlr.t mor.ele.. cnrrlar.-

The horseless carriage Of Vaucauson
exhibited to Louis XIV. i'm 174O-
was driven by huge clock spring.
only short trips without winding being
possible. The gear resembled that
Of the modern automobile.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23
IN THE LIBRARY.

The FIRE Is dim, the light Is low,
And silent, in my easy-chair.
sit and dream. and fancies flow
About me in the darkling air.
The walls with books are covered we'll;
Quite to the ceiling high they rise;
And In the darkness can tell
Where each beloved volume lies.
But now they seem 10 live and move.
Aud faces from their bindings stare:
And all the authors that love
And their creations fll the air.
They never speak; their eager eyes
Look for companions never found,
As each into the darkness dies
In turn, and makes no sound.
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BY WILLIAM JAMESON REID.


JN and note book
in hand, during
the summer of
1896, / was en-
gagged in thor
oughly explor-
ing the north
eastern corner Of
British Column
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1899-05-23

This is the girl: Till doom should blot
All time she vow'd she's fnil me not -
still her blue eyes look true and meek ~
And 10! she Tilted me last week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Veilimgs.

VeLIlTIgS.
Saturday selling will be dis
tinguished for at least saving
on the usual prices asked for
such Yelling as this:
Chiffon Yelling. In Black, Gray, Brown,
Blue and White. with and without en-
dots: worth I5c. a yard, for. -ONSSo
Rlack SILK Yelling, In the new Or
meshes; worth 35c. yard, for. AONe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

desirable. Several of the houses selected
were originally placed at figures too high
for the sum in the hands of the commit
tee but it is believed that there Will be
general shaving in the propositions, mas
much as cash is to be paid TO the own
ers. Mr.. Vanderlip hopes to reach a selec-
ton within a few days. Just as soon as
the selection is made the committee will
proceed with the work of buying furniture
for the home. In this Admiral Dewey will
also be consulted
The six houses from which a selection is
to be made are all between 10th and 18th
streets and are on |. K and N streets,
Massachusetts and Rhode Island avenues.
Admiral Dewey is well pleased with the To-
cation of all of them and also found good
points in all of them. He will be as well
satisfied with one another.
Admiral Dewey. accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. William Corcoran Hill and Lieut..
Caldwell of his staff, was guest of Fran
els Wilson last night at the Columbia The
alter, where the latter is producing his
clever "Cyrano de Bergerac." The ad-
miral's party occupied the left-hand stage
box. As Mr.. Wilson's invitation to the ad-
miral was personal one, the fact that he
was TO be present was kept secret. 1t was
with q sudden thrill Of excitement, there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

fore, that the audience discovered the Ma
Mia hero. Then there was enthusiastic
outburst of cheering. Admiral Dewey APP
parently enjoyed the performance thor
oughly. especially when in the second act
Mr.. Wilson interpolated verse in his top
ical song about the admiraIs Roman nose.
In his chorus the comic opera star declares
1t was all 1.-The influence of an ambitious
nose. Cyra-Knows." The audience went
wild and the admiral applauded with ami
nation. The company Joined in the ova-
ton, and finally Admiral Dewey arose, and,
stepping to the front of his box, bowed his
acknowledgements. AT the end of the act
Francis Wilson made a little speech. gem
of wit in which he again referred to the
naval hero. This brought about a second
ovation.
With the conclusion of the performance
the admiral was escorted back of the
scenes, where ne was enthusiastically
greeted by Mr.. Wilson. Miss CHASER ami the
members Of the company. Admiral Dewey
thanked Mr. Wilson for a very pleasant
evening and spoke a few pleasant words
with him and Miss Chaser. Finally he
shook hands with all of the cast and
chorus. The chorus girls were excitedly
enthusiastic, and continued to cheer for
the admiral after he had taken his de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
LOOKING OVER HOUSES
Task Of Admiral Dewey and Assistant Sec
rotary Vanderlip.
The Latter Will at Once Enter Into
Negotiations With the
Owners.

Admiral Dewey and Assistant Secretary
vanderlIp. the chairman Of the Dewey
home fund committee. this morning visited
fifteen or twenty houses. which We're de-
cided upon by the committee yesterday af-
ternoon as within the scope of what Ad-
miraI Dewey desires as a home. OF the
number visited this morning at least half
Were disposed Of by a brief visit When
Ar VandcrIip and the admiral had finished
their rounds half dozen houses had been
decided as the ones from which final
selection should be made Admiral Dewey
did not express any particular preference,
and both he and the members Of the com
Hsittee have left the final selection to Mr..
Vanderlip, who will at once enter upon
negotiations with the owners and agents
Of the half dozen houses considered TO be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Charles A. Travers, who was today
charged before Judge Scott with keeping
disorderly house, asked for jury trial,
and was released on $500 bond to appear
when notified to do so.
Mr.. L. E. Johnson of 9OS K street, who
recently complained to the District Com
missioners of boys being permitted to play
base ball and foot ball a lot on K street
adjoining his residence, was informed by
the Commissioners that the police depart
ment had been instructed to have the null
sance abated.
Annie Coleman who was charged with
cruelty to animals, today forfeited IS in
the Police Court. She was released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
RACE CONFLICT IN ALABAMA.
Two Negroes Killed and Several
Others Wounded.

DECATUR, Ala, October 20.-There are
two dead negroes, three or four wounded
and two in Jail as result of a race con-
f1ict Wednesday night and Thursday morn
ing at East Decatur. The riot was caused
by negro woman, the wife of Alex. Orr,
abusing the wife of Charles James,
steamboat engineer, for which James Sc
verely beat the woman and was waylaid
by negro mob and fired upon.
The whites retaliated, with the results
mentioned. Alex. Orr, the leader of the
negroes, has been arrested, and it is
thought no further trouble will occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Excellent Trap Shooting.

Some good scores were made on the
closing day Of the shooting tournament at
Pimlico Park. near Baltimore, yesterday
In the mss-and-out events, live BIRDS
thirty yards rise, fifty yards boundary, Mr..
William Wagner of this city shot the
pigeon gun recently presented to him by
Parker Brothers and killed 81 out of the 80
birds he shot at missing the fourth bird in
straight in four others, killing twenty eight
birds without a miss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Palace Car Companfe, Com.,,e

CHICAGO, October 2o-The Tribune last
night received from a financial authority
the following:
You can depend absolutely upon Pull
man-Wagner merger regardless of official
denials- Wagner goes out of existence on
December 81 and Vanderbilts get Pullman
holdings of Boston and Albany and Boston
and Maine railroad shortly, giving New
York Central control in New England"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
REQUIRED to show Cause.

Justice Barnard, in Equity Court No. 2,
this afternoon signed an order in the case
of Margaret Jewell against Albert H.
Jewell, directing Elizabeth r. Fleck, super
.tntendent of the Bruen Home, to show
cause, at 10 o'clock a.m.. October %, why
Mrs. Jewell should not be permitted to see
her two children. who are inmates of that
institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
WHOLE. FAMILY MURDERED.
Their Remains Found i'm Ruins of
Burned Home,

CANTON, Miss, October 20.-The family
of J. II. Gambrill, consisting OF Mrs Fam
brill. two grown daughters and two little
boys, were found dead in the ruins of their
home at St. AIMS, Leak county YESTERDAY
At first II was thought they had been SUI
located by the fire which DESTROYED their
house. but evidence later leads to the be-
lief that they were murdered and that the
house was robbed and then burned to con-
murderers N-O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
robbery, has reached this city from Lynn

robbery, has reached this city from Lynn
Camp creek, Hart county
Mrs. Pepper, an aged woman of that
neighborhood, and her grandson, a boy
famed Hudgins, are the victims They had
been do ad nearly two days when discov-
cred. and their mangled bodies had been
lying out in the yard, where they had been
thrown by the murderers The deed was
committed with an AK, and Mrs. Pepper
had been chopped almost to pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

parture. AS he entered the waiting car
riage there was an additional ovation from
an immense throng without the theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Old Woman and Grandson Brutality
Butchered by Robbers.

HODGENSVILLE, KY. October 90
News of a cold-blooded double murder ev-
identity committed for the sole purpose of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Dinner Services, $3.50.

Worth $40. Combination Dinner Break
fast and Tea Sets, provided with all the
pieces you need to set the table for any
meal; made of the thinDest and daintiest
American porcelain. handsomely decorated
with flower designs and literally traced
with gold. There are only IS OF them left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Worth up to s.. But the cheapest in the
lot is worth 81. 10-piece Sets Of high-grade
American making; new shapes and artis-
tically decorate in flower designs. We
quite sure there has never been Toilet
Set Offering made that equals the values in
this at the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Silver Novelties.
Ebony Novelties. with sterling silver .
mountings; extra large pieces Tooth .
Brushes. Nail Brushes, Shoe Horns
Paper Cutters, etc; worth up 10 15c 400
Tor Observation-Disclosures. ~
Sterling Silver Envelope Moisten- 10. .
ers; worth 25c., for. ............... lOSs .
3-piece Ebony Manicure and Sta
tionery Sets; worth 75c., for. 4OC.
Sterling Silvcr-mounted Hair Brushes
with pure bristles and celluloid backs;
extra heavy mounting; worth $3.50, G,
Iof ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS p-'oO
Sterling Silver-mOuBted Bonnet Brushes
large handles and new designs; worth %,
Sloo' Tor. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SoN'
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
,1VSVVVSsSsVsSsS
Miss Clara ?. Brundage, !
DENTIST
Filling, Extracting. Crown and
Bridge Work. Plates, Treatments.
Office hours. S-12 am, is pm. I
1921 o Street Lincoln,
AN ANCIENT BOOK PREFACE.

AIN ANNILNA Dooh IHLr hSE'
Among literary curiosities there lie
none perhaps more interesting than the
introductions with which writer's Of the
olden time prefaced their books. A
case 10 point is the old Persian Shaikh
Sa'di's preface to his Gulistan, or Garden
of Roses, which has been translated
from the Persian by Sir Edwin Arnold,
and is now published by Harper &
Brothers 10 America for the fret time.
1t was written over six hundred years
ago. and has long been considered the
greatest OF the Persian classics. The
preface is gem Of literature, and is not
marred by the false modesty which
characteristics the majority Of latter-day
prefaces. 1t is az follows:
by Allah's help now is concluded
this my book, entitled The Garden Of
Roses. From beginning TO end l have
Stunned that evil habit Of authors who
collect from by-gone scriptures the
things they write:
Better wear rags that are entirely
thine
Than falsely in borrowed garb to
shine"
These words OF Sa'di shall be found,
in the larger part, mirthful and mixed
with pleasantly, for which reason
certain Of the more purblind folk shoot
out tongue Of reproach, saying that to
tickle the marrow Of the brain foolishly,
and to swallow smoke of the lamp un.
profitably. is not the part OF the wise.
Yet will men Of light and learning, from
whom the true countenance Of a dis
course is not concealed, be we'll aware
that herein the pearls of good counsel
which heal are threaded on strings Of
right sense; that the bitter physic Of
admonition lie constantly mingled with
the honey OF good humor, 90 that the
spirits Of listeners grow not sad, and
that they remain not exempt from
blessings OF acceptance.
"Oh thou that readest this book, i'm.
plore for it's author the mercy OF God.
and pardon for him that did trsnscribe
it. 1t lie finished through the might aud
succor Of that King Of all Kings who
alone bestoweth what is good"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

by his love for his wife and bis family
and for his country; by his devotion to
duty and to the traditions Of the army
whose heade had 90 remorselessly sacri
feed him; by the utter hopelessness OF
his position. When, in the papers Of
January 6, 1895, the story Of his dramat.
ic degradation was published to the
world, the French people pretended to
see IN his proud, fearless demeanor, as
bis uniform was stripped Of insignia and
his sword broken before him, criminal
stoicism that would have been impossi.
bic in an innocent man. Many English
and American readers recognized simply
the final desperate appeal Of an entirely
innocent man. The sentiment that was
then aroused outside Of France will be
emphasized by Lies Lettres dun Inno-
cent" Although not destined to have
he judicial and logical weight Of the
testimony before the Cour de Cessation
they have sympathetic and persuasive
significance that is eminently human.
The evidence before the court proves
that Dreyfus did not write the bordereau.
The letters convince one that he was in.
capable of reason.-Hsrper's Bazaar.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
WHY MADAME DREYFUS PUB
LISHED HER HUSBANDS
LETTERS.

For many weeks most infamous
campaign was kept up 10 the columns
OF L'Echo de Paris. LIE Petit Journal, LIE
Gaulois, and L'Intransigeant against
Dreyfus. So varied 10 character and 30
ingenious in conception were these
libellous tales that it became impossible
for the friends OF the condemned man
to make any adequate defence. Drey-
fuss counsel, Maitre Demange, heard
the stories, and could do nothing. The
verdict OF the court martial closed the
door to legal redress. The devote d wife
OF Dreyfus at first attempted to reply to
them 10 LIE Figaro. Parisians laughed
at her naivete. She was not the only
deceived wife in the world, they said
At length, wearied of the unequal com.
bat-one woman against horde OF
anti.Semitic vilfiers-she gave TO the
world volume OF letters written by her
husband to herself. 1t was her desire
simply to show him as he was, to re.
habilitate the prisoner as a husband
and father 10 the eyes of Frenchmen.
But LES Lettres dun Innocent" have
done more than this. To the women OF
France, at least. they have established
the innocence OF the man. No one can
read these letters without being struck
by the bsolute sincerity OF the writer;
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

Car Nicholas H. Ia said to have an
aversion to the needless slaughter OF
animals OF any kind. r. has recent
iy forsworn the pleasure of the chase
and the shooting OF game. and the birds
and beasts In the imperial preserves
live In undisturbed quiet.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
Guilty as Charged.

Judge-You are charged with cut.
ting Jasper Johnson with razor after
ne had worsted you in friendly spar
ring match.
Prisoner-Yes. sab, | slashed i'm.
Dat coon weighed me into boxin' an
neber tole me he was ler-han'ed
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

THE institution is situated on an ele.
waited site, overlooking the city OF
Lincoln, which lies three miles to
the northwest, aud with which 1t
is connected by an electric street rail.
way.
One Of the most healthy locations be.
tween the Mississippi River aud the
Rocky Mountains.
A we'll regulated institution for the
treatment Of all chronic diseases.
Water of unusual purity.
Baths OF every description, including
he Electric-light bath.
For circulars giving rates and furt
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

THE COURIER is for sale at all lead
ing newsstand. Subscription price for
one year is 81. Phone 1884.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05

Scientifically classified dietary.
Laboratory ofhygiene for bacteriologi
cal and microscopical investigation.
Stomach fluids analysed for dyspep
tics.
Aseptic operating rooms and surgica
wards.
Four physicians, well.trained, will
large experience in sanitarium medica
work.
Trained nurses Of both sexes.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-08-05
The Nebraska Sanitarium.

Located College View Nebr offers the following nducen
tired and suffering public who seeking HEALTH Rest and