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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

darkey was sitting in chair near
sideboard serving in the double ca
pacity of banker and distributor of
liquids. The game was a freeze-out
affair. Every man paid for his chips
in the cold coin of the realm, and
when he was broke he had to quit.
Table stakes was the limit, but there
was no rash betting. ( None of the
players wanted to be frozen out in
the early part of the game, and when
it was moving along very smoothly
a knock was heard at the door and a
fifth gentleman was ushered in.
"Ah! I've caught you at the game
at last, SENATOR" said the newcomer.
1--we wanted to have try at you for
a long time, and now I've got my
chance
'You had better not come in to-
night, John, said the senator, kindly.
cts freeze out, and the pace is swift. !"
"That won't bother me, Wolcott.
I've told you many times that I've
played in the biggest games in the
country. I'm no penny ante man.
Then the newcomer dived into his
pocket and pulled out big roll of
greenbacks. Wolcott showed the
money over to the darby and the lat
ter began to count it Iaboriously. The
game stopped until the banker had
totaled up the roll, and in the mean
time the visitor had found comfort
able seat at the table, had lit one of
the senator's cigars and was about to
begin a little poker yarn when the old
darky turned to Senator Wolcott and
said:
Use counted it. sab"
E'HoW much is it. Dick?'
"Fo' hundred dollars, sah."
well, give the gentlemen four
white chips. Dick
It is needless to say that the new
conner changed his mind about play
ing. In that game white chip cost
$780, red chip 5000 and a blue chip
$500 There was close to 100000
worth of chips on the table when the
new poker fend flashed his immense
roll of $500 on the crowd
A Record Breaker.
General Nelson A. Miles holds the
record in the matter of big games.
The general was not a participant, for
he has never been purdened with
wealth, but he was the only witness
of game which, for actual cash in
volved, was the biggest thing, he says,
in the history of poker.
1t was toward the end of the war,
when he was in North Carolina. He
was sent by his superior officer to
make a round of the camp and see
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

He discovered that a change had
come over the town both in private
and public affairs. He heard, of
course, that sometimes there was a
good game at Mr.. So and Sos house, .
but it takes time for a new congress
man to penetrate the outer crust sur
rounding fashionable Washington,
and besides, Mr.. Crowley says, 81 never
was much in the society biz" He
was happy to find a 25-cent game in
stead of the regulation senatorial af-
fair of SIS ante and SIS limit.
If his wanderings did not bring the
desired results, Mr.. Crowley certainly
collected fire array of poker stories
of Washington for a few years ago.
Nearly every man he met could tell
him good poker story, if nothing
else.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado figures
in quite number of these stories.
There is no man in the country per-
haps who has sat in so many big
games as the senator. or who knows
more about the wonderful game of
poker. Yet Mr. Crowley was in
formed that the senator had given up
the game like the rest of Washington.
AS an evidence of the kind of game
the senator used to play, this is told
about him:
He and three friends were sitting
in room at Wizards one night play
ing a very quiet game. Each gentle
man had a nice stack of whites, reds
and blues in front of him and an old
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

Miles Crowley was once congress
man from Texas. Years ago, before
he ever had an idea that he would
one day help to represent the lone
star state at the nations capital, he
read about the big games played at
Sam Wards and John Chamberlain s.
He had heard that in every block of
Pennsylvania avenue. from the white
house to the capital, there was fine
gambling house. where anything from
stud poker to faro could be played,
with the game running wild.
He had heard of rich senators with
nothing but money to burn, and who
would rather sit in quiet game than
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

quiet games played by rich senator's.
Mr.. Crowley reasoned pleasantly that
OF necessity some liquor would be
consumed at these sittings, and as his
own capacity was unquestioned, he
would both outdrink and outplay the
other gentlemen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
NO PROXIES ALLOWED
UNDER THE EXISTING CAUCUS
LAW.
AS IT'S NOW IN fERPRETED

Milwaukee Lawyers Pass Upon the
Statute at Request OF State Central
Committees and Both Parties Will,
It Is Understood, Be Bound By
Their Findings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

Six men were killed by an explosion
in coal mine at Toms Creek, Va.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21
COLOSSAL JACK POT
THE STIFFEST POKER GAME ON
RECORD.
CHANGES IN WASHINGTON

Gambling Somewhat Passe-A Tex
ans Sad Hunt for a Gilt-Edged
Resort-One of Senator Wolcott's
Famous Seances-General Comes
Across Big Game in Humble
Tent.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-05-21

1. The secretary OF the caucus, with
the aid of an assistant if necessary,
shall make a true and correct list O. the
voters who cast ballots at the caucus,
giving name, and in cities the street
number, and such list shall be filed by
the secretary in the Office of the town,
village or city clerk.
The law makes no provision for prox-
les. The evident intent of the legis-
lature in the enactment of this statute
is to secure a convention made up OF
delegates selected by the electors of
political party. 1t requires the names
of the successful delegates to be certi
fed by the county chairman, and only
those delegates, SO certified, are the le-
gal representatives of their respective
caucus districts, and entitled to vote at
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
A Card of Thanks.

I wish to say that I feel under lasting obligations for what Cham berlain's Cough Remedy has done for our family. We have used it in go many cases of coughs. lung trou, bles and whooping cough, and ithas always given the mort perfect sat isfaction, we feel greatly indebted to the manufacturers of this rem edy and wish them to please accept our hearty thanks.-Respectfully, Mrs. $. Doty, Des Moines, Iowa.
 For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
Prevented A Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George Long, of New StraitsvilIe. Ohio, pre- vented dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. Kings New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her, and she writes ihls marvellous medicine also cured Mir. Long of severe attack of Pneumonia. Such cures are positive proof of the matchless meri: of this grand remedy, for curing all throat, chest and lung troubles. Only soc ana $l.OO. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at St Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

The sheopmen of St Johns and COncho wore called upon recently by chief forest ranger, Jos. Pierce. 10 render aid in extinguishing a big fire on the forest reserve, and responded promptly 10 the call. They as promptly put out the fire; and according to information in a letter from Don Leaudro Ortega received at this office, the same large force of men worked heroical- ly on the Indian reservation, put ting out a fire that was burning to- wards tho forest reserve, thereby saving thousands of valuable timber for the Government.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

If troubled with rheumatism, give Chamberlain Pain Balm d trial. It will not cost you a cent if it does you no good. One appli cation will relieve the pain. It al SO cures sprains and bauises in one third the time required by any oth- CT treatment. Cuts, burns. frost bites, quinsey, pains in the side and chest, glandular an,, other swellings are cured hv applying it Every bottle warranted. Price. p and 90 cts. St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
Story of 8 Slave.

To te bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchest Mich. tells how such a slave was made free. He says: My wife has been so helpless for five years that she could not turn over in bed a. lone. After using two bottles of Elec- trIc Bitters, she is wonderfully imprOv- cd and able to do her own work. " This supreme remedy for female dis eases qnickly cures nervousness. mel ancholy, sIeeplessness. headache, back ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly, rundown people. Ever y bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by St. Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

St. Johns day was observed in appropriate styl-, and very large crowd of visitors seemed to enjoy the pension, as we'll as those who live here. Appropriate and impress sive services were held at the Cath ollie Church Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Or three success sive evenings the devotces of rerp- sichorea came together and enjoyed the pleasures fthe mazy dance.
 On the afternoon of tho 24th, the athletic cabaIlero engaged in "Corriendo do GalIo.'
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Last Fall I sprained my left hip while handling some heavy boxes. The doctor called and said at first it was a slight strain and would soon be well. but it grew worse and the doctor then said I had rheu- matism. It continued tO get Jrse and I could hardly get around to work. I went to drug store and the druggist recommended me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. l tried it and one-half of 50 cent bottle cured me entirely. Inow rec ommend it to all my friends.-F. A Babcock, Erie, Pa. It is for sale by St. Johns, Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Miss Anna, oldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. St George Creagh, was united in marr age yesterday to Granby Hillyer, the well known attorney. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. J. F. BrInker Ot La Junta al the latter's rectory. The contracting parties have been so- cial favOritcs among the young people ever since they located here. The groom is building up a practice Tn his chosen profession and he has secured charming and lovely life partner who will be true helpmeet to him in the jour ncy ot lite.--Lamar, Colorado, Spar ks.
 The Herald joins the brides nu- merous Arizoua friends in wishing the happy couple BON VOYAGE.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

The following are the names of the graduates from St. Joseph ac- cademy at tho present term: Barbara Mae Hubbell, Loretta Agnes Ford, Louise Marguerite Campbell. Adele Ethel Hubbell.
 Miss Adele Hubbell gave tho class poem, entitled. "Tribute to Alma Mater, and her sister Miss Bar bara delivered the valIdictorv, the being I've Launch To- night" Journal Miner.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
RuDYAH REMEDY COMPANY, No. 316 South Broadway,
 Los Angeles, Cal. Cor. stoekton. Market and r!iis Stu.
 San Francisco, Cal

Drill Sergeant (after worrying re- cruit for two hours)-"Right about face!" Recruit (perfectly immovable) -"Thank goodness, I'm right about something at last!''-Halfpenny Comic.
 "I think my landlord must be a chess-player," said Dinwiddie to Van Braam. What makes you think that?" "He told me it was my move.' 2 Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
 Muggins-"Animal training has got down to a pretty fine point when we hear of educated f1eas." Buggins-. Why, years ago, when was boy, we used to have spelling bees" ."-Philadel- phia Record,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
sPRINGERVILI.E NEWS.
June 25, 1900.

Quite a large number of our peo- pie were present and enjoyed the closing exercises of Miss A. A. Flagg's private school on the 23d inst. A picnic was very inter- estIng feature of the day. The pu- pills took their places Tn an orderly manner keeping time to the march play ed in an elegant manner by Miss Susie Long. The opening song, America" was sung in a lively way, Miss Mary Averett pre- siding at the organ. The Rev. Mr. Bill made a very interesting and instructive lecture, very highly enjoyed by all. Song by the school Scatter Seeds of Kindness" Miss Lulu Becker at the organ. Instru- mental music, Guitar Club, Misses Mary Averett, Susie Long and Ella Deasure. Closing song, "Home, Sweet Home."
 The exercises closed ono of our most successful summer terms of school.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
PROCLAMATION OF REWARD.

PROCLAMATION OF REWARD. Territory of Arizona, Executive Depa:tmen To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, Greeting:
 Whereas, official information hss been receiv- ed by this department that Frank T. Leseuer and Gus Gibbons. respected and peaceable citizens Of the County of Apache, Territory of Arizona, were on the 27th day of March, A. D. 1900 murdered by five men whose names are to tn" authorities unknown, and.
 Whereas, the sheriff of said county, and his deputies have made diligent search for the per petrators of said crime. without sCcc Ss and Whereas, it is reported that the five murderers aforesaid, or some of hem, have taken refuge in the mountains of southern Arizona, and where they have thus far evaded arrest: and. Whereas the said murder w8s unprovOke ed and most malignant and atrocious in its eha-a- Cter; and.
 Whereas, the diligence of the aforesaid sheriff and his deputies and all the circumstances of the aforesaid crime make the case proper O. for the exercise of the executive prerogstive as to of ring public reward for the apprehension q. d puni, hment of the criminals; and. Whereas. 1t is eieveb that the Of:r of re ward by this deprrtme will materially aid in bringing the said murderers to justice; Now, therefore, l, N. o. Murphy. governor of the Territory of Arizona, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested. do hereby offt r a reward of Five Hundred Dollars for the arrest and conviction of the persons who com mitted the said murder
 In testimony whereof, 1 have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the
 gregst seal of the 'erriIory Ssal1 to be affixed at Phoenix,
 the capital, this l4th day
 of May, A. D., 1900.
 N O, MURPHY By the governor.
 H R. TRITLE.
 Assistant Secretary of Arizona,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
$2,OOO. 

The above mentioned sum will be given for the arrest of the murdereys of Frank Lesueur and Gus Gibbons; the deed was done about 25 miles Northeast of St Johns, Apache County, Arizona, about five clock P M, March 27th 1900.
 ! The murderers are: rom Capehart ALIAS wilson, who worked fer Wabash Cattle Compa- ny, in Apache County, Arizona, \ short while in 1899. He is about five feet tn inches tall, weighs about 175 pounds, hs slightly dark complexion, dark hair and mustacle, had short black beard when last seen, is stoop Snouldered but quite we'll appearing, has blue eyes, and is of very pleasing address. but not very talka- tive, has peculiar Way of ducking his head from side to side and at the same time forward while he talks. and he usually sm les a great deal when talking. He is an expert bronch trainer.
 Tod Carver. with right fore finger Cff. slender built, about five feet ten and one half inches high, weighs about 17S ponuds has black eyes and moustachs, Is very active. but Is nOs talka- tive He is thought to wear a five and one half boot.
 Jess Black ALAS Franks is five feet eigt or nine inc hes in height, has very dark complex ion, bla beard, and black eyes, and weighs about 175 pounds He is very quiet
 Mack Steen alias Bob Johnson, six feet high weighs about 1SO pounds. is light cOmpIexioned with light blue eyes, and very h 'avy sandy must lche, and is of q very quiet and reserved disposition
 Also fifth and unknown man. who is very dark cOmplexiOned. has black, straight hair is low heavy set. and is also very quiet.
 It is a we'll organized band of five men, un- dera tall, nervy leader, armed with 3O-30 and 3c-i0 Winchester rifles and full complement of six shooters.
 The murdercrs were headed for San Juan Rive in Colorado. They were seen passing through the Navajo Indian Reservation about the 18th Of May 1900.
 They have ack outfit. They have one saddle that is stamped W. P. B.
 A Reward of 1000. will be 1 given for the snurderers alive Or dead: $2Oo for each murderer offered by bons. $500 by J. T. Lesueur; and $25O offered by Sheriff BeelIer. Arrest and hold till get theA | Wire VIA Holbrook. Arizona. All of the two thousand dollar reward is by Apache County.
 And there are several rewards offered bv re- spensible individuals and Counties in New Mex icO which amount to about three thousand dol lars.
 EDW. BEELER, Sheriff. ST JOHNS,
 Apache Co. Arizona.
 First publication, April 21, 19C0.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
Volcanic EruptiOns

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures them, also Old Running and Fever Sores. Ulcers, BriIs. Feions, Germs Warts, Cuts, Bruises. Burns. Scalds Chapped Hands. ChilblaIns. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 25 cts. box. Cure qua ranteed Sold by St. Johns Drug Co.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
Bismarck Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health. Indomiiable will and tremendous ener- gv are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out "f order. If you want these qualities and the suc- cess they bring, use Dr. Kings New Life Pills. They develop every power of brain and body. Only 25c. at St Johns Drug Go.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Messrs J. T. Lesueur, E. V. Free man Sr. and W.J. Mallory, with their families, left Thursday morn Ing fra ten days outing in the mountains. Greer will be their headquarters for tho first stop in camp.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
Would not Suffer So Again for
 Fifty Times It's Price.


 awoke last night with severe pains in my stomach. 1 never felt so badly in all my life. When I came dowh to work this morning felt SD weak I could hardly work. went to Miller & McCurdv's drug store and they recommended Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. l. worked like magic and one dose ike me all right It certainly is the finest thing ev. CT used for stomach trouble. shall not be without it in my home here after, for 1 should not care to en- dure the sufferings of last night again for fifty times it's price.-G H. WILSON, Livcryman, Burgetts- town, Washington Co.,, Pa. This remedy is for sale by St. Johns Drug Co.,,
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
An Inappropriate Gift.

She-I've bought a Noah's ark az a birthday gift for the Jones little boy.
 He-Good gracious! Don't you know the Joneses are vegetarians?
 Well, what of that?"
 "Why, the Jones baby will be sure to put the animals in his mouth, and probably swallow them. Dhia Press
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Sheriff Beeler Camo in from Utah this week. having business heI e that required his attention. He informs us that at present no posse IS in pursuit of tho gang he had been following SD long.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE st
 CrGnTT SDT0OEY

ASA3EOO RhA6OAsh'
 May 29. 1900. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing-named settler has filed notice of hif intention to make final proof in support of hIs claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the Probate Court at St. Johns, Arizona. on July Ii 1900. VIZ: Benjamin F. Howell for the Ek. SE4. Sec. 35, T. IS, N. R. ? E. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of. said land, viz: Howard Hale of Greer, Arizona. $. H. Howell, Samuel Hale - D Mike Ha e
 Frederick 4. Tritle Jr.. Register
 First Publication, J nc g, ISo1
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
TIE PRINCIPAL SYMPTOMS ASE:

1. CONSTANT HEADACHE-Due to the impaired quality of blood that reaches the brain. HCDYAN will make the blood pure and nutritious and the headache will disappear.
 1 G R E E NISH OF YELLOwISH GREEN COMPLEXION HUDYAN will make the complexion Ted and rosy, by re. storing the blood to a healthy condition.
 a .PTLsATION IE THE NECK. This is due to the watery condition of the blood, and will disappear shortly after the use of HUDYAN is commenced.
 1. WEAKNESS AND PALPITATION OF THE HEART. H U D Y A N will strengthen the heart and make the beats full. strong and regular.
 HUDYAN is the remedy that you want. Have your blood purified. Your friends will soon tell you you are looking more healthy. The color will return to your cheeks. Your headache will disap- pear and you will no longer appear weak and miserable. HUDYAN will restore the functions of nature. After you have used HODYAN tell other sufferers what 1t has &one for you. Remember that HUDYAN Is for men and women. Go to your drug gist and get HUDYAN and follow the di- rections as given in the circular HUD- VAN IS sold at soc per package, or pack ages for R.5O: If your druggist does not keeP It send direct to the HUDYAN REMEDY COMPANY, San Francisco or can consult the HUDYAN DOCTORS FREE. Call and see the doctors You may call and see them write, as you desire. Address
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE,
 PRESCOTT, ARIZONA,


 May 29 1900. Notice is hereby given that the fol- lOwing-named settler mas flied notice of her intention 10 make final pro in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the Probate Court st St. Johns. Arizo. na, on July H. 1900. viz: Martha J. Maxwell for the SW4. NW4, NW4, SE4 NJ, SWI, Sec. 29. T. 7, N. R. 30. E. She names the followiug witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said iand, viz: Luther HuIsey, of Nutrioso, Arizona, Jeremiah Harradance of Nutrioso, ArIz Frank Nichols, of St. Johns, Arizona. Alexander Nichols, of St. Johns, Ariz.
 Frederick A. Trltle. Jr.. Register lFirst Pub. June 9, 19O0)
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Mir. J. T. Patterson and wife, NEE Mss Lizzie Rencher, arrived home Thursday evening from Salt Lake City. The Herald joins tbeir host of friends in wishing them a long life of happiness.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

Don Nasia neeno Gonzales spent Sunday in town. He was on his way home from the northern part of the county where h" had been at work as census enumerator.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
NOTICE to Members of the

NO IOL NU IuVHIUeIb Ib UT tIIO Eastern Division of the Arizona Wool
 Growers Association.
 The regular Annual Meeting of the Eastern Division of the Arizona Wool Growers Association will be held in HoIbrook on Tuesday. July 10, 1900, for the Election of Officers, making rules for the round up, settlement of con- tests in regard to range lines on the forest reserve. and the transaction of any other business which may come before the meeting.
 A full attendance is requested.
 Albert F. Potter, Secretary.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30

A coyote came thru town early the other morning looked in at several open doors. % see if break fast was ready. but didn't halt till he came to Mrs. Overson's setting hen; there he reached thru the slats and tried 10 yank out Mrs. hen who positively objected and the friendly slats held her back. Some of the citizens have lost as many as 40 chickens thIs season, the work of coyote.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-06-30
R. D. GREER.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. LAND OFFICE at

LAND OFFICE at
 PRESCOTT. ARIZONA.
 June 2lst. 1900 Notice is hereby given shat the fol- lowing named settler has filed notice 0i his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk oi the Probate Cunrt at St. Johns, ArizO- ma, on August 7th 1900. viz: Cruz Duran of Concho Arizona fnr the W. NW4 & N1 SW4 Sec. PCT. II, N R 26 E.
 He names !he following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation or, said land. viz: Santiago Marques, of Cnncho ! rizona. Transito Garcia, - Juan Marques, BlaI RemerO,
 FederIck A Tritle Jr. Register. (First Publication, Juns 90 1900