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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

his success. In time he removed and
the place reverted to it's original con-
ditions. The steep road became gully,
and few ventured up to the summit save
lovers of nature, and now and then
strange mortal who desired to find,
within sight of the busy city, quiet,
silence, death and grave.
The postmaster Of Cumberland, j.
II. Holzshu, has expended about $4,000
in improving Wills mountain, build
ing good roads to the summit, erectin g
very attractive cottage more than half
way up and building splendid inn
near the top of the gorge of the ''Nar-
rows" This splendid mountain resort
will not be thrown open to the public
this year because Mr.. Holzshu cannot
complete the improvements now in
progress.
AS courtesy to the senator's guest,
he opened the inn and gave us oppor-
tunity to see the architectural excel
lence of the interior. He also con-
Quoted us to the observation tower
from the windows of which we gazed
upon the wealthy and prosperous city
below us, far beyond it to the valley
of Virginia, and over many miles Of
the corrugated SUBMITS of the Blue
ridge at every point of the compass.
Senator Wellington took us to the
verge of the cliff, and from that dizzy
height pointed to crevice in the cliff
side, where citizen of Cumberland.
tired of life, adventurously clambered
like cliff dweller and, entering the
cleft, swallowed laudanum and went
into the long and dreamless sleep of
death. His disappearance was uncx-
planned; his immediate family and rel.
atives, sought him all over the world
by every available agency. After seven
years had elapsed young man with
adventurous spirit undertook to de-
scend the face of the rock, and came
near losing his life by falling headlong,
when he was startled and Mortified by
suddenly discovering before him the
skeleton of human being. Quickly
recovering his presence of mind the
young man entered the cleft, and there
found an empty laudanum bottle, the
shreds Of a vest, watch am chain;
and these articles, after being carried to
the summit and down into the town,
were recognized as relics fixing the
identity of the long lost man.
SMITH .. FRY.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

Thrice fortunate, however, was the
writer who came here as guest of
United States Senator Wellington, who,
although statesman of sagacity and
politician of power, is also an enter
tanning gentleman whose friendship is
wealth. Thrice fortunate again was
the writer in having also the company
of the senator's wife. AS boy and girl,
young man and woman, they joined
hearts and hands in Cumberland, and
their lives have blended in harmony, so
that they twain are one flesh. They
knew everybody here, and everybody
knows them and holds them in high es-
TEEN.
Cumberland, the "Queen City of the
Alleghenies, is environed by scenes of
picturesque beauty and grandeur which
are perhaps not appreciated to their
fullest extent by the people who live
their lives amid these scenes and are
accustomed to mountain heights and
streams; but the visitor and stranger
cannot fail to be deeply impressed
by the splendid views which greet
the eye on the every side, varying from
the quiet dell and the placid flow
of the Potomac's waters to the rugged
magnifcence of the 'Narrows," through
which flows Willis creek, in the chan
mel made thousands of years ago by
natures self. It is a notable place.
Once seen it will not be forgotten. On
either side rise the rugged rocks to an
altitude which justly entities it to the
fattering description given it by the
great English novelist, William Make,
peace Thackeray, in the 'Virginians. .
One of the characters of this famous
book, George Warrington, in his story
of captivity among the French and In
dams, after Braddocl's defeat, in de-
scribing his escape and homeward
journey, says: ''The last days march
of my trusty guide and myself took US
down that wild magnificent pass Of
Willis creek, a valley lying between
cliffs nearly thousand feet high
bald, white and broken into towers like
huge Notifications, with eagles wheel
ing around the SUBMITS of the rocks
and watching their nests among the
crags. And hence we descended to
Cumberland, whence we had marched
in the year before, and where there
was considerable garrison of our peo-
pie. Oh, you may think it was a vel
come day when I saw English colors
again on the banks of our native Po-
tomac." .a
The picture is well drawn, and the
century and half of years which have
backward rolled into the past since
then have not lessened the natural
beauty of the scene. The eagles have
disappeared and so has the English flag,
but the wild magnifcence of the cas-
tellated rocks remains. Through the
narrow defile below them the march of
civilization to the westward has con-
tinued even until now. Around and
about it inger legend and story Of the
old town by the creek and riverside; Of
the savages who dwelt there, of their
loves and hates; of the coming Of the
4spale face" and theegradual disappear
ance of the Indian race; of the leap Of
the savage lover for the sake of the
maiden Of his choice; of the Indian
chieftain, "Will,'' and many kindred
themes. The Indian and his struggles
against the .pale face" are but men,
cries now, and the white man has taken
possession: the region has developed,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
The Brute.

Mrs. Younghusband-How did you
know the pie made for dinner to-day
wasn't the same as the one made yes
terday?
Younghusband-Because it gave me
different kind of pain in my stomach
N. Y. World
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
A Frugal Soul.

where's your bottle of cough medi-
cine, Josiah?''
''What do you want with it?''
"Well, you won't take it, and as it
cost IS cents it shan't be wasted. I'm
going to polish the piano with it.
Chicago Record.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Threw the Dishes.

Mrs. Carl johnson of Montevideo
became violently insane and drove her
husband and his brother from the
house by throwing the dishes and ev-
cry movable thing she could find at
them. Before she was subdued she
had demolished everything of a break
able nature in the house. She was
placed in Jail for safekeeping and will
be taken to the asylum.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
well-Known Miner Dend.

Florence, Wis, June 16.-Capt. w. E..
Dickinson, a well-known mining man,
who was formerly superintendent of
the Commonwealth and also the Colby
mine, and at one time engaged in min
ing in Cuba, died here Thursday. The
captain never recovered from the shock
of the disappearance of his six-year-old
son Willie, in 1881.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Obeyed Orders.

Merchant-f the man was out, why
did you no wait until he came back, as
told you?
Messenger-Dere was a notice on de
door what says: "Retoin at Wunst. 2
Town Topics.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Fatal Quarrel.

Tredell, Tex, June 17.-In family
quarrel John Olds was killed and his ia
ther-in-law, Dave jenkins, and his two
daughters, Pearl and Molly, fatally
wounded.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Small Boy Speaks,

I don't want to be an angel,
And with the angels stand;
I'd rather be a drum
And lead the village band.
Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Spain Buys American wheat.

Washington, June 17.-Spain bought
1000 tons of wheat from the United
States last March-more than from any
other country-according to the report
to the state department of Consular
Agent Mertens at Valencia,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
An Inxtance.

She-Do you honestly believe that we
women have such a failing for any
thing that is reduced !?
He-Well, there is Miss Antique,
whose age is 23-reduced from 3s.-
Puck. e-2 :
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Her Reasons.

Lawye So you want a divorce from
Jour husband, the fying-machine In
ventor. What are your reasons?
ClientWell, he is fighty, and his
machines ain Judge.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
ne was autte snre.

Irate FatherAre you sure you love
my daughter for herself alone?
Suitor Quite sure. If she marries
me I shall never ask any Of her relatives
to live with us.N. Y. Journal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Domestic Cata.trophe,

Then there is no hope?' said the
man desperately. ....... E
'None," she calmly replied. 'The
iceman must have stolen it,
She had saved a piece of pie from
luncheon for his dinner, and now it was
gone.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
They Know what's what.

"And weren't you terribly fright
ened?' asked the sympathetic friend,
as the fair girl concluded the thrilling
narrative of her escape from an En-
muzzled mongrel.
Frightened, dear? I should think
50, indeed!" was the reply. Il assure
you, if there had been a decent-l oking
man anywhere handy I should have
tainted dead away ALLY Sloper.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Bit of Everyday Philosophy.

Bit of Everyday Philosophy.
Old Lady-What time does the next
train go to Yonkers?
Ticket Seller-Twelve o'clock.
Old Lady-Dear me! Isn't there one
before that?
Ticket Seller (calmly)) Madam, there
is never one before the next.-Harlem
Life.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Another burden ADDED.

Mrs. Gotham hear your husband
has brought you twin bedsteads.
Mrs. Church-That's right.
"Good gracious! Isn't one bedstead
enough to have to look under every
night, without having two -Yonkers
Statesman.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
usie Oh, mamma, I'll never disobey

Susie Oh, mamma, I'll never disobey
you again!
Mamma-Why, Susie, what have you
done?
Susie-Well, I drank my milk at lunch
and then I ate a-picllle; and the milk
said to the pickle: "Get out!" and the
pickle said: II won't!" and they are
having an awful ime.-Harlem Life.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
A UsurDation.

The nights shall be filled with music
But no one can understand
Why the tomcat goes
On the fence to pose
AS the manager of the band.
Washington Star.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
An Honor to the State.

The honor man in the Annapolis
naval academy next year will be
William McEntee, Son of well-to-do
farmer living at Montgomery, LIE
Sueur county. Young McEntee was
appointed four years ago by Congress
man Heatwole, and is the first Mime
sofa man to win honors at Annapolis.
The young fellow is hard worker and
is regarded by the academy officers and
instructors as having good stuff in
him. He is not only good in class, but
has sound sound sense in matters in
volving discretion, and possesses re-
markable executive talent.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
His Memory.

"Did you ever find that when you
stood up to talk before an assemblage
that you forgot everything you ever
knew"
''No,'' answered Senator Sorghum. '.I
never was investigated. Washington
Star.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Climate and Crop Bulletin.

Very little rain has fallen in the Red
River valley, and in parts of Kittson
county it is so dry that late sown
grains are not terminating well; else
where there has been too much, except
possibly in Renville and Lincoln coun-
ties. On high ground and light soil
small grains are growing luxuriantly;
so much so that lodging is feared un-
less dry weather comes on soon. Oats
are showing a tendency to rust in
southeastern counties. Flax is still
being sown in the western central
counties, and that which was sown
earlier has a good stand. Rye is i'm
proving somewhat, but cannot be a
full crop. Winter wheat and winter
rye are in head. Glover is coming into
blossom and little has been cut for
hay. Sugar beets look well in Sibley
county. Fruit prospects continue good
in general.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
some Other Girl.

h Chappie The fortune teller said l
was to marry soon! What do you think
Of that?
Miss Peachly You can't prove it by
me!-Puck.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
A Rejection 81 81 ~ ser. I.

a woman was recently arrested in
Ireland for manufacturing Illicit
whisky. This is, the first recorded in
stance Of 9 woman keeping still. Ally
9Sloper.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
The Ideal ana Real.

How our hearts with joy uprise
When within them love has birth
Love may lift US to the skies
Marriage draws US down to earth
Harlem Life.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
As 1t Should Be.

Ben and Ann the parson sought,
And soon were much elated;
For Benefited was the groom,
And the bride was Anna-mated.
Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
StyEian Amenities.

Nero-What do you think was the
real reason that fddled while Rome
was burning?
Queen of Sheba-To add to the tor
ture Of the popuiace, I suppose. IN. Y.
World,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Just in Vogue,

"Clementine, what did you do with
that curtain goods you bought last
week o's ~ t=--- s5sE Sc
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

A Drama with . lesson

"But they marry in the last act, do
they not 90 he asked.
No. she replied. ut seems to DO
understood that they will some day,
but there is no definite arrangement
when.''
She sighed and he took the hint
Puck.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
Playing Tor safety.

NedYou spend too much money on
that girl. Remember, girls always ac-
#cept everything man gives them and
then marry the fellow that saves his
money.
Ted know. That's the reason I'm
spending mine.-N. Y. World.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
The Wreckerx.

Two men shall dwell the whole wide world
sd apart;
For years they thrive afar; then up they
start, 5ss5 #
And wheeling toward each other. soon or
late,
Collide around e corner UGH is fate.
Chicago Record. S5sg.s III 3ss
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
A Way out OF 1t.

"A WY OUt Oh IT.
Boarder-Really, madam, I cannot
wipe myself dry with such small
towel.
Landlady-Very well; I'll tell the
chambermaid to bring you less water.
-Tit-Bits.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

SWELL, it was entirely too gay and
loud for curtains, so made a shirt
waist of it."-Chicago Record.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

so your boy is in the house Of correc-
tion?"
Eyes, I'm sorry to say! He was al
ways so honest, and when he stole any
thing he always brought it home, and
that's how he got caught! -Heitere
Welt.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
my position is quite a sinecure
have really nothing to do"
my dear fellow, you are quite equal
to italy Sloper.

The Men Who Give Advice.
II "all the worlds stage
And who can doubt it any,?
You'll certainly agree
The prompters are too many.
Puck.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
.MlIlINNESO TA NEWS.
AC,[onn,terfeiter.

Albert Z. Morey was arrested in Min
neapolis by United States Marshal VIM.
=. Grlmshaw and Deputy S. J. Picha,
on charge of terfeiting.
The officers say that in March, 1896,
Morey was convicted Of counterfeiting,
and was sentenced to two years in the
Saltwater prison.
The capture includes about IT'S dol
lars, 1875 halves, 225 quarters. and SO
hve-dollar gold pieces. All the coun-
tertelt money is made of composition
OF metals, largely anti-money, of
winch there was a large quantity in
the house. There was also lot of
plaster of paris, which is used for maxi
ing moulds.
Morey told the officers that he man
ufactured most of the coin last winter,
and that after he had made a lot of it
ne threw his plaster moulds into the
river from the Tenth avenue bridge.
The counterfeit gold pieces are not
completed. They are made of the same
metal as the other coins and they have
not been plated. Morey told Marshal
dr1mshaw that he intended to gold
plate them when he could get plat
ing machine
The coins are by far the most per-
tect OF any that have been captured in
this part of the country for some time.
The New Capitol.
Despite the increased cost of some
materials the new state capitol can be
completed without expanding more
than the appropriated 50, 100000. This
was definitely ascertalned at recent
meeting of the capitol commission.
The board voted to sell $3.50, 900 in
certificates of indebtedness in order to
raise funds to carry on the work of
constructing the new state house.
The board had on hand 500, 900, but
bills were ordered paid which reduced
the funds on hand to $s1, s57. With
the $150,000 to be raised the commits
sion will have enough money on hand
to carry on the work until October, or
possibly November. Cass Gilbert,
architect of the capitol, estimates that
the expense of construction will not
average less than $4,000 per month
for the next few months. The certifi-
Gates are to bear rate of interest not
to exceed 81 per cent, and will be is
sued under provisions of the new law.
Of the sum, $500 will mature in 1908
and the remaining 500, 900 in 1904.
There has been spent on the new
capitol for all purposes up to date the
sum of $454, 462.O7. OF this sum $26, 900
is being withheld from the contractors.
according to the terms of the contract.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22

About the Size of. It.
Ideals die too fast, It's said,
But then why should we mourn:
For everyone that shuffles off
At least two more are born.
Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1899-06-22
They Must Have I,

They Must Have 1t.
Men may live and be happy,
It's claimed, without books,
And some day fair science
May Danish the cooks;
But never while people
Still labor and hope
Will men agree to
Dispense with soft soap.
Chicago imes-Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
Many BeIsians Lenvins Home.

The population OF Belgium is be
coming so numerous that the country
is no longer able to support all it's
people, who in consequence are leaving
their native land in larger numbers
every year and accepting situations
abroad. Last year nearly 19,Ooo work
men took out passports for Bulgaria,
Servia, Roumania, Russia, China and
Siam. The emigrants consisted chiefly
of quarrymen, metal-workers, glass
blowers and brick makers. but they
included also q large number of en-
gineers, architects and managers of
works who were leaving Belgium to
take up good appointments. One en-
gineer, NJ. Rouffart, has been sum-
moned to China by Ii Hung Chang to
study the problem of preventing the
foundations Of the Yellow river, and
NJ, Rolin Jacquemyna, prime minister
to the king of Siam, now in Belgium,
has entered into agreements with sew
eral young magistrates, lawyers, en-
gineers and agriculturists, who will
soon start for Bangkok. The first
journal to be produced in the French
language in Bangkok, the Courier de
Bangkok, was established by N. WI
lette, a young Belgian man Of letters.
last year. It's object is to defend Bel
gian Industrial and commercial inter-
ests on the banks of the Menam.-Lon-
don Post.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
+. JOHNS GOOD IDEA
Have the Right Kind oa
Brand ON 1t.

A woman whose husband was physician
for the California state prison recently had
in her kitchen one Of the convicts from the
prison. Chinaman, serving short sen-
tence for theft, but whose subsequent good
behavior. had made for him many friends
among the government officials. John was
good cook and more than clearly, 90 the
doctor's wife hailed him with delight and
mourned greatly when the days were busy
and John was not allowed beyond the pris-
on walls. John, when in the world, had
heard good deal about the "Slunday
school" life Of his fellow celestials and
since his confinement had thought much on
the subject.
The doctor was very proud Of Johns
cooking and one day invited few friends
in for dinner. John was in his element
and prepared an elaborate meal. Among
the many delicacies for dessert ordered BY
the doctors wife was an angel cake: john
chief culinary success. Great was the con-
sternation and surprise Of the hostess and
the amusement of the guests when John
bobbed into the room carrying a huge,
snowy. uncut angel cake, bearing across
the top in huge red letters the word "Heav-
Johns dinner was "howlins" success.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-04-20
UNCLE SANS BIG MoRTARs
They Arc Among the Most Terrible
Implements of Modern
Warfare.

The type Of heavy breech-loading
mortar relied upon by the army for in
ner-ine harbor defenses is one of the
most terrible implements Of war that
have been devised. The high-powered
rifle is mounted in the coast defenses
with an effective range of eight to ten
miles, and is calculated to open fire
upon a blockading feet the moment it
comes within reach. The mortar bat
terry is concealed well away from the
big guns, where it cannot be reached
except accidentally by the fire of the
enemy, nor is this battery intended to
be brought into play until the rifles in
the main Notifications have been COM
pletely or partially silenced by the
enemy. The mortars have . limited
range of about 41a miles, and their ire
mendous bursting charges are fired
high in the air, with the certainty IL
plunging into any vessel occupying a
plotted position upon chart which is
in the possession of the officers equipped
with range-fnders Of delicate precision.
located at considerable distance from
the concealed battery. This chart is
divided into minute squares, and as the
enemy's ships cross the Intersections
Of imaginary lines the men handling
the mortars, although they cannot see
the vessels, aim, load and discharge
with the certainty born Of long prac-
tice that every shot will tell.
The new mortars, of which 1000 are
provided for in the existing scheme Of
national coast defense, aud Of which
$50 have already been mounted in po-
sitions commanding the entrances Of
the principal harbors on the Atlantic
coast, fire 12-inch shell weighing 1000
pounds. This, following high trajec-
tory, is intended to fall upon the I'M
armored decks Of vesselA and, by ex-
ploding, demolish the machinery, de-
stroy the crew, and perhaps sink the
vessel. These weapons each weigh
about 10 tons, are II feet . inches long,
and their Pinch rified bore is 10 feet in
length Their greatest diameter at
the breech is feet 2 inches This
great mass of metal is so nicely bal
anced that it can be loaded, aimed and
fired by two men. The loading is per-
formed by simple meehanisms, and
with trained gun company of six men,
one accurate shot can be fred every
two minutes.-N. Y. Tribune.