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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-11-29
Sale oi Cosnueopia Mine.

The Union.C Cornucopia, Last Chance,
Red Jacket and sister claims, comprising
what is known rs the Cornutopia Mines
m Oregon, and generally called the
Searles mines, are under bond TO a Mon.
ueal syndicate. The exact price Is not
known bu, Is admitted TO be near $780,.
600. The deal has been pending for
some time but was not tonsummated
until u lew days ago. The bond runs
until April ., iooo.-Totsin.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-11-29
White Quarts Studded With Coane Gold.

w. p. Murray, the assayer, has been
showing around town this week u won.
ieriully rich. sample Of tree milling gold
rock. The specimen is rs large rs one 5
hand, Is Of white quartz and is literally
iull Of coarse gold. he says he bought
U, from a prospector, who claimed to have
found Il about twenty miles west Of this
camp; refusing TO give the exact locality.
Men who have mined In this district for
years doubt that II was found here. They
say that though some similar rock has
been taken from pockets In the vicinity OF
Susanville, this specimen shows the
marks OF drill which is larger than any
used IN this section. The sample is a
beauty, wherever II came from.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-11-29
Call for bids.

Notice Is hereby given that the Union
Smelter Manufacturing company viii re-.
ceive sealed bids Tor supplying 10000
bushels Of charcoal, TO k made from
green black pine, and tor 500 cords Of
seasoned pine wood, up TO noon OF DE.
temb~r y, ISoo, to he delivered In lots Of
1000 bushels and iss cords. first to he de.
livered January I, 1900. Bids 10 I've left
At Van Duyn 4 Swisgeu's Office in
Sumpter, and addressed to the under.
signed. p. K. BISHOP.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1899-11-29

II he hasn't Il In stock, Carl Adler, a.
kef City. will order for you any book
published In the world, In any language.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
Big Crowd at Riiou.

The Biiou opened it's third week last
night 20 the largest house Of the season
An excellent programme was rendered
last night and II will run through the
entire week.
The clever little youngster with Duiry.
Sawteile and Duffy was one OF the hits
of the bin. The team is a most enter
tanning one. % senting O laughable act.
IN which Master Duny shows his re-
markable ability as a vocalist and come
dian. The jokes. songs and limitations he
offers are Of the popular order. and their
originality cOnvulsed the audience
Miss Helen Byron. a very pretty and
niC1 i"o vocalist won her audience by
clcvc- singing the latest new songs.
SidrlF 30 and Mss Norton. In 4
clear-,ut ich. gave entire satisfaction.
as &C 'fc fre All brothers In their aero
battle Get Ford and Dot West. a clever
team ~ entertainers. Won rounds OF APP
plausc in a very funny act, and the
Raymond trio's musical turn was deserv-
ing OF praise. Collins and Brien in
songs and dances were pleasing, and had
10 beg off from holding the STAGE longer.
The viugraph hello its own with new
pictures and helped '1 Ike The enter
"a neut the success II v1s.
There viii be a matinee 10; gd'os and
chidrcr ~ 2:3O o'clock this afternoon
Ths entertainment Thursday night will
he for the benefit ~ the Virginia Hos
$500 ~-~---
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
B. & [. ASSOCIATION FAILS,
Court Appoints Receiver for the Al
Iauta National Of Georgia.

ATLANTA. GA. Jan. 23.-Malcolm
Johnston. through his attorneys. HoNe
smith and II. c. Peoples, has filed pc
tition i'm Fulton County Superior Court
asking for a receiver for the Atlanta Ma
tional Ruidiug and Loan Association
Judge r. n. Lumpkin granted g. tenn
porarv restraining order and GET the
hearing for Thursday.
Mr.. Johnston has been the general at
tornev and director I'm the association.
His suit was fled as the holder OF y
shares Of stock.
II is charged by Mr.. Johnston that inc
association has been badly manages
and that It is hopelessly insolvent, that
there has been paid out within the past
two years $4,000 in Withdrawals. and
that shares TO the amount OF SiN'v" are
now I'm for Withdrawal II IS charged
that II the last amount is paid out there
will be practically nothing LETT for the
remaining stockholders.
The officers of the company arc; {.
Atkins president. w W. Draper. vice.
president. g. K!ngsberry. treasurer; J.
W. Goldsmith secretary. These gem
tlemen together with Johnston constitute
the Board OF Directors. He, johnston
has sent in his resignation as the general
attorney Of the association.
Tho officers of the company deny that
II is irsolvent, and claim It owns property
worth 10000 The liabilities are esr-
mated al s4O0 GO and according 10 these
figures they claim 10 have surplus
above their Indebtedness Of 500 -.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
ANOTHER SAMPSON WEDDING.
The Admiral's Second Daughter to Be
come Mrs. Cluverius.

WASHINGTON. Jan 22.-Admiral VIII
liam r. Simpsons second daughter. Miss
Hannah Walker Sampson. or Miss NAN
ME" Sampson. as she is better known i'm
Washington society is betrothed TO En-
sign Wat Tyler Cluverius. watch officer
ON the Solace which will sail for Manila
within "a week The engagement has just
been announced
IL was at one OF the Naval Academy
dances. at Annapolis. i'm 1894. that Miss
Mamie. then little more than n child, met
Mr.. Cluyerius. who was a cadet IN his
second year The acquaintance then
formed. ripened into affection as the years
went bv. Mr. Cluverius is a son of the
late Colonel w. r. Cluverius. Of New
orleans. and is grandson Of President
Tyler His father served with gallantry
in the Confederate army
10 was originally intended that the we'd
ding should take place at the end Of the
present cruise. or two years hence. The
government however. has decided not
To keep the SOlacc on the Asiatic station
Instead. she will make semi-annull t-Is
10 the Philippines with men and supplies
for the ships there stationed. SO. unless
he is detached and ordered 10 another
vessel. Ensign Cluverius will return TO
the United States I'm the carly summer
and the wedding will probably be solemn
lied then.
10 IS probable that Mr.. Cluve:iIs VIII
hold higher rank before the wedding.
Should the personnel bin become Jaw
he will be elevated 10 the grade 81 jJri,r
lieutenant in June philadelphia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
SAYS HE HAS A GOOD CASE.
Congressmas Elect Young in the City
other Capitol Items.

COnCressmau-elect W. a. Young, OF
Norfolk, was IN the city yesterday and
called Oh The Governor. lie is here on
private business. Mr.. Young says he Is
busily engaged In preparing for his con-
test with Dr.. r. A. Wise. His answer
10 Or. Wise's notice Of contest was 10
be served on Capt John s Wise. in New
York yesterday. The Capt. is counsel for
his brother, and 10 was agreed between
the parties that the papers should he
served on the Captain instead Of on the
Doctor
In q few days Mr.. Young will be fur
nished with list Of Dr.. Wise's witnesses
and then the taking OF dispositions viii
begin.
Mr. Young says he was undoubtedly
fairly elected and he does not believe
Republican House will unseat him this
time Judge D. Tucker Brooke Is counsel
for Mr.. Young.
Among the Governors visitors was
Hon. Sam. w. Williams OF Wythevilie.
lie was i'm the Senate some years ago
and later was circuit judge. He resigned
that position to run. for Congress in 1886
but was defeated. Judge Williams called
10 present an application for the pardon
OF a client
Two natives Of Asia Minor visited the
Governor. They are IN this country col
lecting money for Christian missions III
their country. The Governor contributed
10 the fund. The men speak English 70
brokenly IL is difficult 10 understand
them at all.
No steps have been taken as yet 20
reorganize the State militia. The Cover
nor and Adjutant General are waiting IN
Congress so as TO have the plan conform
to the Hull bill If il should be passed.
Three or four officers and privates re-
Gently mustered out were seen to-day
and said very small percentage OF the
soldiers would rc-enter the service. III
the reorganization had taken place Win
In week or ten days after the muster
out" said an ofncer. probably - per
cent. wculd have fe-enlisted. Now,
doubt that p per cent. will care 10 20
back into service. The men have been 10
long out Of harness mary have lost The
taste Tor military life"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
TO PAY CUBANS.
Santa Cruz Commissioners Say United
States viii Advance the Money.


WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-The Cuban
Commissioners from the Santa Cruz As
sem0ly who have been In Washington for
the past six weeks discussing plans for
the future government Of the island of
Cuba have completed their work. and
left to-day for New York. They will sail
the first OF the week for Havana They
will then 90 10 Santa Cruz. where a ses-
sion OF the Assembly. which is now in re-
cess. will be called The Assembly will
reconvene TO hear the report Of the COM
mssiOners..
The commissioners are unit in ex-
pressing the greatest satisfaction with
their work in Washington. They say
that they nave succeeded in gaining not
only a hearing. but favorable action upon
their requests. They claim to have sue
ceeded in accomplishing practically all
that they sought 10 accomplish when they
came 10 Washington.
4 member OF the commission said to-
day before leaving that 81 was now as
sured that a certain amount would be
advanced by the United States govern
ment for the payment OF the Cuban sol
diers. and that upon its receipt the army
will be Immediately disbanded and the
soldiers allowed 10 20 10 their homes
ana begin anew the Work or Duliding up
their homes and partaking of the pros
perlty OF the country under a free gov
eminent Just how much would be
granted or how much each soldier would
receive he would not saw. or whether the
amount had been decided upon by the
administration. but that a certain sum
will be advanced they seem 20 be as
sured. This will be secured by the reve-
nues Of the island. over which the Ameri-
can government will have control until
the debt Is paid.
The members OF the Puerto l,ican com
mission also left to-day for New York.
where they Will remain for several days
transactng business, when Or Henna
and Dr. Zeno Grand.a will return 10
confer here with the President and other
authorities regarding the several require
ments for which they have petitioned-
New York Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
POND QUITS BALL.
He Has Started for the Philippines as
an Army Surgeon

an Army Surgeon.
WASHINGTON. January 2-Dr' AT
lington G. Pond. the ex-colieSiah
who pitched the Baltimore base ball ciuo
into the National League championship
I'm 1897. departed from Washington yes
terdav en- route 10 the Philippine Isles
via New York Europe and the suez
canal. His particular destination IS Ma
Mia City.
Dr. Pond is a graduate of Dartmouth
and IL was on the college team. repre-
senting that famous old institution Oh
learning. that he first came into proinl-
hence as a pitcher His clever work at
tracted the attention OF Manager hdnloh
and I'm 1895 he became an Oriole. lie
pursued medical studies between seasons
and on the declaration of war with spain
he offered his services to the govern
ment as physician and surgeon.
They were promptly accepted owing 70
his high reputation as a competent man
for the army and he was assigned as a
surgeon TO Fort Meyer. Va, near Wash
ington. which was designated as hos
pital FOR sick soldiers rendezvoused at
Camp Alger. which was located just
across the Potomac from the capital
DR. Pond became one Of the most pro-
fcient. faithful and active officers Of the
medical corps. and attained high stand
ing in the Surgeon Generals office.
l-pon n selection OF medical officers 10
90 TO the Philippines. Or. Ponds name
was among the first on the list. He has
the rank and pay Of a first lieutenant ana
will remain I'm the new position until
futher orders.-Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
"STARTEO WITH A COLD"
So Says One Of the Greatest OF Ameri
can Physicians and He Proves
What He Says.

1T Is surprising what mistakes even
some Of the best people in the world
make"
The speaker was one OF the greatest
doctors the world has ever known, and
he resides IN New York.
Take for example one Of the most
common Things in the world namely. a
cold. People speak Of taking cold
there is really no such thing.
"a cold is a symptom. an effect, not a
cause. Did you ever know an absolute
Is well and healthy person who took
cold? | never have. even under the
greatest exposure Yes. indeed, "A cold
Is Il symptom. not a cause
The gentlemen and ladies' to whom the
doctor was speaking exchanged looks Of
establishment but they did not dispute
the words of the learned doctor
you may be surprised" he continued,
when I tell YOU that nine-tenths Of all
colds occur because those great organs
OF the body the kidneys, are out Of or
der"
More men and women are troubled
with imperfect kidneys than with any
other known form of disease. The un-
fortunate thing about 10 b. that they do
not know that this is their trouble.
"Why? Because an difficulties. de-
rangements and diseases Of the kidneys
which come to both men and women are
usually without any pain. ln fact. with
out any symptoms whatever, and this
proves just what ] said m first namely
that "A cold is a symptom.
There was a look of amazement upon
the faces Of his hearers
Indeed" continued the doctor, most
deliberately and earnestly 81 assert that
the grip. which has been so disastrous.
which has brought so much trouble into
the world. would never have had its run
IL the kidneys Of those who had suffered
from il had been in perfect condition
These great organs. if unclogged. would
have thrown the disease from the sys-
tenn so that the grip would have been
unknown.
Vow there IS but one great discovery
for the prevention and cure OF an kidney
grand remedy Warmers
Safe Cure. 80 class of people know or
realize this better than the medical pro-
fession and no GLASS is more ready 10
acknowledge g..
Take my word. anyone who Is careful
upon the first approach OF cold or
grip and goes right to the seat Of all
colds-tho kidneys-wil not suffer long
from a cold will not be- oppressed by the
grip and need have no fear OF pneumonia
because the kidneys. uuclogged, viii open
up the system and throw the germs OF
disease ont Of the body. You can depend
upon this"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
DISQUIETING NEWS.
Administration Anxious Regarding
Situation in and Around the City.

WASHINGTON. January 22.-The ad-
vices received at the War Department
IN the past week from Major-General
Otis in regard TO the situation at Manila
have not been encouraging. Disquieting
incidents have occurred 10 shake the
hope OF tho government that a peaceable
outcome might be expected shortly. but
on account of the directions given 10 the
military officials not TO furnish any in
formation about Philippine affairs 10 the
newspapers. details OF the Gisquletlng oc-
currences are not obtainable. The anN-
iety Of the administration over the situa-
ton I'm the islands is almost entirely con-
fined 10 the conditions In and around Ma
Mia where the main part Of the Filipino
1rmy is quartered. Things alre going
worry well at lloilo. which was the dan
ger point up to about a week ago. The
authorities here are cooperating with
General Otis In his desire to prevent any
alarming news from getting out OF Ma
Mia and have gone a step further than
General Otis In declining to furnish news
OF routine character contained IN the
official dispatches from Manila.
The forbesring attitude maintained by
the American troops toward the Filipino
forces Is In accordance with instructions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
MEAT WAS INSPECTED.
So Far as the Inspectors Knew No
Chemical Process was Used.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 23-The War In-
vestigating Committee held two sessions
to-day. but both were largely executive.
considering the coming report 10 the
President.
Or. u. 4. Soimon chief of the Bureau
Of Animal Industry. Agricultural Depart
ment. appeared before the committee at
its afternoon session.
Dr. Conner led i'm questioning the wit
ness.
Dr. Solmon explained the system Of
meat inspection conducted by the Depart
ment The cattle are inspected before
being slaughtered and also afterwards.
Only small percentage OF cattle are
tural Department had recommended that
mono but inspected meat should be pur-
chased for the army during the war with
Spain. Witness understood that orders
lad been issued that such a course
should be followed except IN emergencies
Inspectors of Department. ZEE said Were
stationed at the packing house. These
inspectors. ne said. have access 20 all
parts Of the packing houses 40 reports
had ever been made that meat at these
places was treated chemically II in
spectors were aware of such treatment
taking place. reports would have been
made.
The packing houses. however. we're
very large buildings and Il was possible
that things might be done there which
would not come 10 the knowledge Of the
inspectors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
DEATH OF AN
ECCENTRIC EARL.
Pauperized Himself to lmpOverlsh a
Possible Successor.
HIS SON WAS AN 0RGAN-GRlN
And His Claims Have Always Been Re
pudiated by the EarI-His Mother
was Married as the Rcsu
ola Foolish Wager.
HIS SON WASA ORGAN GRINDER

LONDON. January civilian Fenry.
Earl Poulette. died in this city yesterday,
IN his seventy-secOnd year. IL Is prob
able that the succession to tie title and
estates will be disputed
The deceased Earl was thrice married.
According 10 gossip he made a wager
when a harum-scsrum youth and travel
ling about that he would marry the nrst
woman he met on landing in England.
Accordingly at Port Sea. In 1s49, he mar
riod Miss Elizabeth Virginia Newman,
daughter Of a land port pilot. Within a
few months she gave birth to SON.
whose paternity her husband denied. The
couple from that time lived apart. the
wife dying in August, bl The child
who now calls himself ViscOunt Hinton,
ami claims the succession, has long been
living on the streets OF London as an
organ grinder. and his pretensions were
always sternly repudiated by the de-
ceased Earl.
THE RIGHTFUL HEIR
About six weeks after the death OF his
first wife. Lord Poulette married Miss
Emma Sophia Johnson, who died In 1870,
without issuse. surviving In 1879 he mar
ried Miss Rosa de Melville. daughter OF
Alfred Hugh de Melville. and their son
is generally recognized as the rightful
heir.
The long standing quarrel between the
late Earl Poulette and the organ grind
ing Viscount has furnish I'D tho material
for many London sensations. Only
month ago the claimant TO the succession
issued an appeal 10 the public to take
phllanthr0pic interest in the condition Of
the poor. among whom he has lived and
earned his living.
pAT-pERTZED HIMSELF
The late Earl Poulette cOnscientiously
involved himself I'm debt sold every fam
iv possession he could sell and mOrtgag-
ed the remainder ND 70 the limit In order
that "the noble organ grinder I'm the
event Of ultimate succession 10 the title
and entaied estates might benefit as
little as possible.
At one time the courts refused him
certificate Of discharge In bankruptcy on
the ground OF uniustifiable extravaganza
IN living. lie made no secret Of reason
for his prodigality. The old earls hatred
for him whom he called tho imposter'
was intense. and his animosity extended
10 the wife who has invariably accom-
panied him with the piano I'm the streets
Of London.
Lord Pouette ded uncertain as 10 what
would be the outcome Of his lifelong ef-
forts 10 defeat tho aspiratiOns OF Eliza
both Newman's son. The child was born
I'm wedlock. and the claimants legal ad-
visers have all along assured him tnat
his claims TO the succession cannot be ne
feated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-24
Silver and 1000.

Editor or The Times
sir.-In 1895 ] voted for W. J. Bryan.
will not repeat this again. as ! have
studied the matter moro thoroughly, and
am convinced that free silver at 10 10 /,
h not good Jeffersonian doctrine, at the
presont value OF gold and silver IN The
market
As mis- question Of free silver Is 10 be
,net more or less soon. for its correct
settlement I'm the minds OF our voters.
would IL not be % good idea To interes1
the voters m debate 10y outsiders pro
and con. iu a small portion Of your col
,tn,ns nov and them Would YOU favor
rhie plan Mr Editor2 II pust be con
fined Of course. strctly' 10 certain
POINTS and each point 10 he thoroughly
discussed and settled before the next
one is taken up For instance We con
tend first: "That sold and silver Ike
an other commercial products has iis
daily market price Second. That there
ie no other way 10 arrive az the value
Of any commercial product Third That
the value Of gold and silver rs regulated
by tho law Of supply and demand. I'D
omen market. throughout Tho world. ana
dav by DAY. and 90 the fraction Of one
cent
Fourth: The value OF an products
feold and silver included Is as much
outside the domain and control ~ legis
lafhon. as the barometical conditions ~
the weather are beyond the control ~
the weather Bureau. as neither BODY
can honestly change the facts recorded.
Fifth. The practice precept and OK
ample Of jefferson and our honest
Democratic forefathcrs has invariably
been 10 accept the market ratio boz
tween tho two metals. gold and silver
In their time they changed Tho ratio ono
ence 10 the market valuation. This oyi-
dence is iudsputable
These men were honest mon. and true
Democrats Shall We emulate their ey-
ample shall we like them DO business
on correct and honest business priuci-
pies i'm open market? Shades or tho i'm
mortal Jefferson shall true and honest
Democrats proclaim that whereas n
takes ono hundred cents worth N Pold
AT market valuation 10 make ono dollar.
that hereafter 70 shall only take nifty
cents worth Of silver nc market vaiu1
ton 20 equal one dollar I'm sold Dear
immortal shade. SAYS the lG 90 7 man
abruptly. We know that this is contrars
90 an former precedent and thar IL IL
not strictly honest either but honest
AID immortal shade. we have reason ~
believe that some OF the bondholdcrs and
the Wall street men are not very
honest either. and respected shade
we do not want office so bad
and We have got the POpuisfs
and the fiat money men. that do not care
for value or metal either. all I'm line. "a
Ia carte for l6 10 I. and tho silver mine
owners. multi-millonaires are In line with
plenty Of vino for campaign work and
but for thy honest followers oh. immor-
tai shade Of Jefferson. We could elect orr
man Bryan. are not these statements
facts? Is this Democracy? God save the
mark"
A JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT
Richmond Va. Jan l6 1888.