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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-14
SOCIAL SINS AND SHAMS.
By LILLE HARRIS.
GAMBLING.

GAMBLING
Of oil the vices that man is heir to,
surely the worst is gambling. 1t is the sin
that | have the greatest and most morbid
horror of. 1t is the most abominable OF
all infatuationS the most perniciOus OF all
habits. 1t leads 10 more crime and misery
than aught else Ii is the fashion in these
DAYS of rabid teetotaIism to speak against
drunkenness, and 10 point that out as tile
worst of all ofenses. Heaven knows 1t Is
bad enough but to my mind il sinks into
ilsignificance beside the OffenSe of gam
bling. The drunkard can be cUred-G gam
bier never. 1t is infatuatiOn pure and
simDle. Home, honor, wife. children, love,
reputation. all are as nothing to the gam
bier. If he wins he is dellriOusly happy,
n.adlv excited. He spends his winnings
with reckless, Wanton extravaganza. He
has no thought of the morrow. but thinks
that his luck must continue. and that he,
poor fool. is on the high road to a speedy
and easily Won fortune. He never saves.
Lightly got. lightly spent Money got
without honest toll or industry is of no
value. 1t has been proved over and over
again. particularly with gamblers. If he
loses he plunges deeper and deeper. and
tries 10 make up for the loss and deficit
The more he loses the more he bets He
is so blind and obstinate in the intOXica-
ton Of his vice that he cannot see the
danger He never knows when to leave
off. never secs that luck is against him.
but plunges deeper and deeper into the
moral mire that inevitably engulfs him.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-14

A gambler is TO be pitied, for his disease Is
incurable. If he has the faint in his blood,
il will never be eradiCaIed. He may prom
Use. and he may keep his promise for three
or six months, when he has not a farth-
ing about him TO gamble with: but sooner
or later the complaint will show Itself.
When / think of the misery that this vice
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-14
To Avoid TztiIing.

Mr. George then continued his appilea-
ton a. follow. Having read something
similar 10 the above the idea occurred 90
the Inventor that provided anything could
J. Invented which would supply the place
OF ,he old mar O. 5Or donO that could
not possibly tell tales. u would ~ most
amusing a. well o. useful invention. Ae-
cordingly he set his mind - the subject.
believing in ibs pFOverb M tam dlfficiis
auoa noa solertlz wheat" ard after some
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-03-14
ADn.arlee.l,I. Mreteh-

n the man Who was trying 70 benefit
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
The Levi Burr.

A shipment of high grade ore from
the Levi Burr mine, at Hasmark,. was
made last Saturday by Mr.. Thomas E.
Mitchell, who is working the property
under lease. This was the largest
car Of ore ever shipped from the Levi
Burr by Mr.. Mitchell and was billed to
tbs Omaha & Grant Smelling Co., at
Omaha. The Levi Burr mine is owned
by Mrs. H. Schnepel of this city, and
is considered one of the best properties
IN the vicinity of Hasmark. A tunnel
about 200 feet long has been driven on
the lead and work is now in progress
to connect the same with the shaft for
the purpose of securing better ventila.
tion for the mine. The last car of ore
was taken from the shaft, and the con-
nectlon with the tunnel will prove
great convenience in future operations.
which can be carried on more econom.
ically than heretofore.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
THE HOME FORUM BENEFIT ORDER BALL
"A Very Enjoyable Evening Spent by All.
The Cake Walk Grand Success.

"A very Enjoyable Evening Spent by All.
The Cake Walk a Grand Success.
The ball and cake walk given by the
Home Forum Benefit Order at Fireman s
hall last Wednesday evening was a
grand success in every way and about
$50 was realized by the society after all
expenses had been paid. The cake walk
proved great drawing card and not.
withstarding the admiddion fee charged
to spectators the hall was packed and
many were obliged to stand All were
highly pleased with the entertainment.
and it has been said that the cake walk
exceeded any performance of the kind
ever presented in the city, and that
Black PATHS Troubodours are not in it
with Mr. Pompey Clabber Smash and
his company.
Six couples participated in the cake
walk, which was the first on the pro-
gram, and about 9 o'clock the contest
ants for the coveted prize, gaudiously
assayed. and with a thorough appica-
tion of burnt cork upon their beamine
entered the hall. The
huge cake had been placed on table in
the center of the hall and the Judges
occupied front position on the orches-
ira alcove. Mr.. Pompey Clabber Smash
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
GRANITE COUNTY MINES
The Old Mystery Tunnel Properties Above
Town Have Been Relocated.
WILL COMMENCE SHIPPING ORE
"A. w. Smith, Formerly of Virginia City,
and John Easton Are Now the
Owners-Shipment from the
Levi Burr-The Trout.

Messrs. W. A. Smith and John
Easton last Monday commenced work
in the Mystery tunnel, formerly the
property Of the Philipsburg Mining G.
Milling company. This mine is
among the best known in this vicinity
and the late G. N. Freeman had un-
bounded faith in it's ultimate develop
ment into great producer. A num-
Der OF claims were owned by the COM
pany, and for some reason or other
only one of them, the Silver Spike.
Was ever patented. The necessary rep.
resentation work for the year 1898 was
not performed on the two principal
claims. and Oh January /, Mr.. Easton,
being informed of this fact by one of
the largest stockholders, lost no time
in locating the same.
Mr.. W. "A. Smith, recently of Vir-
glnla City, has acquired a one-half
interest in the property with Mr.
Easton, and these gentlemen exepect to
be shipping ore to the Butte slnelters
within month. Several hundred
feet OF tunnel have been driven into
the mountain and some very good ore
has been found. The largest lead that
has been cut is about eighteen inches
wide, and the ore will average about
40 ounces in silver, but it is base and
must be shipped to Butte or other
smelters for treatment.
Mr.. Smith has had good deal of ex-
perience in mining, especially in lime
formation, and he believes that the
proposition will pay. While nothing
more than wages is expected at pres
ent. the owners are apt to strike some
very good ore at almost any time.
The report that this prop rty was
allowed to go by default and had been
relocated by Mr.. Easton, has caused
considerable surprise in this section,
and if the fact had been known that
it was open for relocation. there would
have been quite an army Of claim
Jumpers on the ground the night of
January l. Stockholders claim that
While the property was of no great
value to them, it will net handsome
profits to parties working it them
selves, and the residents of Philips
burg may yet see the fond predictions
Of the late 9. N. Freeman verified.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
PRICE: $500 A YEAR.

capable of supporting a dense popula.
tion. Then prosperous communities
VIII grow up in a multitude of places
where is now a wilderness and must
ever remain so unless these wasted
waters can be saved in this way. They
can be saved i'll no other way
Senator Frye, the chairman of the
committee, asked how the distribution
OF the stored waters would be repu.
lated. Senator Carter replied:
This would be regulated under the
laws of each state. just as thongh ma
ture, instead of the national govern.
ment, had regulated the flow of the
streams. 1t is not proposed that the
national government shall in any way
interfere with the distribution of the
water. The people of the states can be
depended on to provide wise laws and
regulations to secure the greatest bene-
hts to the people for the beneficial use
OF the water -
Senator Garter dwelt at some length
on the erroneous idea that western &C.
velopment might harm the east. He
showed this to be impossible. mot
only would every new community in
the west make new market for the
eastern manufactures, - he said, "but
the surplus products of the far western
farms would not come to the eastern
markets. The last few years has seen
a most marvellous growth of our export
trade in the farm products of the west
to Asiatic markets, and this demand
is increasing every year and will alb
sorb all the agricultural products of
the irrigated farms Of the arid re-
giOn -
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24

as director acquitted himself with much
credit, and all the contestants performed
their parts to perfection While the
gentlemen eyed the coveted. cake in a
manner that could not fail to indicate
their desire to sample it, the
ladies never lost sight of thu Judges
during the contest, and it was no easy
task for them to decide the lucky one
all the ladies participating having be-
slowed sufficient amount in smiles and
graceful bows upon the judges to have
earned several cakes. After some de-
liberation the decision was announced
as follows: Mrs. Charles Carpp and
Mr. Ward Beley, first prize; Mrs. A. B.
R1ngeling and Mr. Alsonza Hazard,
second. he judges were DR.. w. ].
Power, ). G. Mcleod, W. E. Moore,
j. A. Ballard and NJ. w. Bullard, and
their verdict gave general satisfaction
Those participating in the cake walk
We're Mrs. a. B. Ringeling, Mrs. Charles
Carpp, Mrs. S. E. McClees, Mrs. Robert
McDonel, Mrs. J. G. Wilson, Miss Ida
McCale, Mr.. S. E. McClees, Mr.. Alonzo
Hazard, Mr.. Neil Mcpherson. Mr. D. G.
Nlckerson, Mr.. George Burks, Mr.. Ward
Beley, and Mr.. A. B. Ringeling (Mr.
Pompey Clabber Smash), director.
Mrs. Charles Carpp, the happy winner
Of the first prize, with the consent of
her partner, cut the mammoth cake and
distributed part Of it among
those present.
After the excitement of the cake walk
had subsided dancing was commenced
and continued until the early hours of
morning, excellent music being fur
1ished my the Philipsburg orchestra.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
THE CITY Is RE-APP0RTiONED
HV \ UNANIMOUS VOTE EOFTUEEOAED
OF ALDERMEN.
Other Important business Transacted at
the Meeting of the Council Last
Monday Evening.

A brief meeting was held by the
city council last Monday evening,
Mayor Charles Boyd and Aldermen
Mcdonald, Cartier, Botscheider and
Anderson being present. After the
reading and approving Of the minutes
of the last regular meeting, the subject
OF redistricting the city was taken up.
The committee to whom this matter
had been referred reported presenting
a substitute for the ordinance proposed
by Alderman Anderson at the meeting
two weeks ago. The report was unan-
imOusly adopted, and the following or
dinance passed. all of the aldermen
present voting for it:
An Ordinance Designating the Wards
of the City Of Philipsburg. Granite.
County, Montana, and Defining the
Boundary of Each.
Be 1t Ordained by the City Council Of
the City of Philipsburg
Section l, That the city of Philips.
burg, for the purpose of more equal
government, be and the same is hereby
divided into three wards, bounded and
described as follows:
First Ward-Shall comprise all that
portion of the said city of Philipsburg
lying and being south of Broadway
and east Of Duffy street.
Second Ward-Shall comprise all that
portion of the said city of Philipsburg
lying and being north of Broadway
and east of California street to its
junction with Kearney street, and
from thence all that portion of said
city east and north of said Kearney
street to its junction with Sutter
street, and from thence all that portion
OF the said city lying and being east of
Pine street.
Third Ward-Shall comprise all that
portion of the city OF Philipsburg lying
and being west of Duffy, California,
Kearney and Pine streets.
Sec. 2. That chapter 3 ordinances
Of the city of Philipsburg, is hereby
repealed.
Sec. 3. That all ordinances and
parts of ordinances in coufiict herewith
are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. That this ordinance shall be
in force and effect from and after its
passage and approval and posting in
the manner required by law
Approved February 20, 1899.
The matter of extending the city
limits so as to include Parkers addi-
ion was again brought up, and Clerk
". l.. Brown read the law on the sub
ect and explained the procedure in
uch case. No further action was
aiken.
Aldermen Botscheider and Mcdonald
eported that they had visited the
ound house of the Northern Pacific
hallway company with a view of as
ertalning the source of the waste
vater which is flooding that vicinity.
hey thought it difficult to remedy the
'uisance at present and suggested that
ction be postponed
Attention was called by the clerk to
he Importance of business to be trans.
cted at the next meeting. A registry
gent is to be appointed at this meet.
ng and preliminary arrangements
lade for the next city election.
The city marshal was instructed to
TOP coasting on all streets excepting
lontgomery, after which the council
1journed.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
Gambling Must Stop.

Sheriff George Metcalf has received
official notification from County Attor-
ney Josiah Shull to enforce the law pro-
nlbiting gambling and to arrest all
parties found violating the same. This
move has for some time been anticipated
and not the least doubt is entertained
but that gambling will be completely
obllterated within the boundaries Of
Granite county.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
The Trout,

1t is reported that State Senator
Jerry Connolly has secured lease on
the Trout mine and that he will com.
mence operations as soon as the legis
lature adjourns. Several other parties
recently have failed in their endeayor
to receive a lease on this property,
which is considered one of the best
leasing propositions in this section.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
Powell County Knocks Il Out.

The Powell County bill was defeated
III the senate at Helena last Tuesday by
vote OF 10 to IL. Senator Riddell gave
notlce that he would move to reconsider
the action ON the following day, but the
motlon never materialized and the
measure was indefinitely postponed.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
Gone to Roam.

From the anaconda san lard.
Pope Clark, the pontiff of Bimetallic
IN the vale on the suburb of Philins-
burg, came over the range yesterday to
see Uncle Tom and Eva. The pope al
though advanced in years, is as Young
as ne used to be when he led the first
German given in the burg.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24
Postmaster at Combination.

Frank H. Coy was last Monday ap-
pointed postmaster at Combination to
succeed Mrs. A. B. Dixon, resigned. Mr..
Coy is a very capable man and his
selection gives general satisfaction.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15
CHAPTER XXI.


Neville and the detective were close at
hand. Neville's back toward the couple,
while the detective had taken him by the
buttonholc. and was apparently pouring
some story into his ear.
tered Caroline.
"One more night In England, and then u
new life begins for mc--for us! Then hey
for the far West-for love-fOr yOu!'
"Oh, Horace" she said while tears roll.
cd down her cheeks. ''can happiness come
to us like thisy'
BE sure 1t will. dnrling" he answered.
"COme-all Is ready for our bridal"
us this your luggage, miss" asked a
porter, coming up.
Caroline nOdded-she could not speak.
want u fOur-whcclcr, sir!" asked tho
porter.
"ies--be as quick as you cam" answer
cd CnrOline's companion.
The luggage was so2n put up and the
trembling girl seated within the cab.
"Whcre to, slry" asked the driver.
"Drive to TcvlOt street. Poplar. III
stop yoa At the hOuse-i've forgotten the
number" said the man who was hearing
of the unhappy girl
Keep that cab within sight, and l will
give you. five pounds. said Neville to his
driver; and soon the two cabs-one follow
ing the !other---wcrc on their way to the
East End of London in the twilight.
"What dreadful sight these streets
present" said Caroline, with a shudder,
Horace, all my love for you cannot blind
me to the fact that ! have done very
wrong. oh. what n sad bridal mine will
be-hurricd, late, and among strangers!'
II will make up to you for ALL replied
her companion, taking her hands in his.
Caroline trembled without replying, hut
he drew her head on to his shoulder with
well-simulated affection, and the cab jolt
cd slowly On--on through the gas.lghted
streets, where miserable women and half
clad children were to he seen ut every
turn. and where drunken men thrOnged
the doors of the gin shops,
"A pretty place he's taking the lady to,
my lord" said the detective, as they drove
along.
Neville nodded. without aycrting his
gaze from the vehicle i'm front. III they
should lose 1t for a moment. How much
depended ON a successful issue to their
quest!
What an endless drive il seemed from
PaddingtOn to Poplar. bow Neyille's eyes
aclied, and his heart too. \ dozen times
he thought he had lost sight of the cab he
was pursuing once it stopped in order that
the driver might ask his way, once again
because Of street accident; but through
all mischanccs Neville never withdrew his
gaze from the cab in front of them.
Good heavens, Is this where he Is TAX
Ing Caroline? Then indeed he must think
1t well to keep out Of sight" he said to
himself as he got out and watched from
the other side Of the street the ill-assorted
couple alight and enter house.
The man had thrown a large dark shawl
over CarOline's head and shoulders--per-
haps because he wanted to screen her
from the notice of passers-by, perhaps be-
cause he did not wish her to be too much
shocked by the quarter to which he had
taken her.
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"My rooms are all took for tonight, gen.
tlemen," responded the woman. Its no
use you. stopping. The day after to-mor-
row you may come, IL SO be you're in want
Of rooms then"
mo; We want them tonight" said the
detective, listening anxiously to q murmur
Of voices above.
The woman stepped quickly to the foot
Of the stairs.
II tell you I've no lodging to spare. Be
of or I'll call my husband" she said, men.
acingly.
"Hush!" returned the detective, whs.
pering In her ear. II am police officer,
and there are two more outside. Don't
get yourself into trouble, but let me do
my duty"
The woman turned pale, hesitated, then
stood back, while the detective, followed
by Neville, went up the wooden staircase
three steps at time, but not before he
had Unmatched the house door. admitting
his colleagues, who were in readiness to
support him.
stTo be continued.)
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M1#.
n MIDDEN RRRORJM \
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ovcrcoat which his foresight had pro
vided.
Twenty miles further on Lady Ellington
herself met them; and by nine o'clock Ma
bel. exhausted by all she had endured, was
beyond the reach Of any immediate dan
ger.
"'rhc first thing TO be done Is to give her
food and let her Sleep" said Lady Efflng-
ton. regarding Mabel's white cheeks with
anxiety.
"FOod--rest? must take neither till
have seen our family lawyer! cried Ma.
bel, now In tears. Dick Is In danger; so
are my sisters"
DO not make her talk any more, Ne
vile. Cannot you see she Is cxhaustedT'
observed Lady Ellington.
But l am safe noww said Mabel, faint-
~. and then she became unconscious.
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Nov, then. my lord" said the detec.
tive, crossing the street.
Without the loss of moment Neville
put the promised gold into the hands Of
the delighted cabman.
"Wait," he said, "and you may get Q
fare back" Then he FASTENED after his
guide.
A man lettering in the street exchanged
a word or two with the detective as they
paused before the house which Caroline
had entered.
"who is that?' asked Neville, stopping
short.
"a brother offlcer-thcre Is another In
the background. We may want help. my
lord" replied the detective, as he knocked
softly at the door.
A woman with unkempt hair and sleeves
turned up presented herself. She stared
at the two men who stood there.
I'VE want lodgings-have you a spare
room2" said the detective, softly advanc.
ing along the passage, followed by Ne
ville--an entrance must be effected at all
hazards.
The Dickinson press., 1899-05-06

E. M. Gillet, of Bacon Hall Farm,
Verona, Baltimore county, Md, a we'll
known breeder of Herefords, writes the
following in the Albany Country Gentle
at is with pleasue | accept your invita-
ton to speak about my f%avorite breed of
cattle, and point out to your correspon-
dent ID. W. that if he is looking for
strictly beef cattle he goes wide of the
mark in thinking of West Highlands or
Galloways.
"There are but three breeds of beef
cattle, Herefords, Short-Horns and Aber-
deen-Angus, and, of course, to me Here
ford are first. Not only do they mature
early, but on rough feed they hold their
flesh and keep fat. A strawstack in a
%barnyard is pie to Herefords and a kill
ing ration to other breeds.
"There is no more quiet, contented,
easily handled breed, and when it comes
to market cattle no breed can show finer
choice C ts than the we'll marbled meat
of the Hercfords.
"Then look at their noted strong con-
situations. have yet to lose Il Hereford
calf or COW, and when crossed on Jerseys
or Guernseys, u near dairymen will
vouch for their good dairy qualities,
caused, no doubt, by the big appetites
and strong digestion of the Hereford
Being strictly beef cattle | do not CLAIM.
they give rich milk, but the quantity is
there.
"My way Of handling my herd is: | dc
not milk the COWS, but allow their calves
to perform this duty until six to eight
months old; | push the calves along by
feeding a good growing ration and guard
against too much fat while young. Al
six months, Hereford calves are in de-
mand and are saleablc from 500 up.
wards.
referring to Mr.. ID. WIS inquiry and
his statement that his land is only fail
for pasture, | am strongly Of opinion tina
in a few years pasturing cattle in the cas-
will not be generally practiced. Will
silos and soiling crops provided ant
plenty Of exercise given in woodlots o.
rough hills, n can raise as good, if no
better, Hereford than by pasturing. Las
summer | tried feeding green crops II
dark stables, and turned my herd out lat,
in the afternoon until next morning
They never looked better and flies die
not bother them.
at is with great satisfaction that | no
tice more inquiry about beef cattle in tn
east, and | feel sure when crops are fet
on farms, and the extra feed and labo
required to run a dairy farm are com
pared to breeding beef cattle, we shall
have more converts.
"Looks are not everything, but ther
is no finer sight than a herd of Hereford
all with white faces, four white fee
white tip Oh tails and solid rich red sides
They breed true to color every time.
"The big money that was invested il
Short-Horns some years ago kept Here
fords from being better known; but today
after trials on the ranges, Hereford
stand first, and in the markets they stan'
we'll to the top. AT present, on accoun
of the good prices for Herefords a
breeders, our best specimens are not sol
for beef"
The Dickinson press., 1899-05-06
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from Dr.. D. B. Cargile, Of
Washita, ]. T. He writes: "Four bot
ties Of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
Brewer OF scroiula, which has caused
her great suffering for years. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give
her no help; but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This
shows what thousands have proved
tina: Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme renee
~ Tor eczema. letter, salt rheum, ulcers,
hoils and running sores. 1t stimulates
liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poi
sons, helps digestion, builds I'D the
strength: Only so cents. Sold by
II. A; Davis & Co., druggists. Guar
The Dickinson press., 1899-05-06
Something not Old.

He who buyeth windmills without
roller bearings and self-oilers shall cry
with woe for his troubles shall be many.
He that payeth toomany sheckels for his
goods shall go without bread. Therefore
buy thy goods from the undersigned
that thou mayest save sheckels and be
prosperous, that thou shalt be happy and
live long in the land. O. f. FooTE,
Aermotorman.