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Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13
Chnfrce Mny Hnyc TO MIthdrn

Washington, Sept. 10-Ordcrs have
been cablcd to General Chaffcc to pre-.
pare his force for withdra wal from
Pekln. Further than that. the War
Department has taken steps to have ut
Taku n sufficient number of United
States transports toremove these troops
to the Philippines as soon as they
reach the port.
These orders are preparatory, and do
not necessarily indicate that our gov
crnment has decided finally upon an
immediate withdrawal from China. 1t
Is simply placing itself In n position
to carry out the pledge conveyed In tho
reply to the Russian note.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

The hens of China. according to a
German scientific journal find life more
real and earnest than wholly enjoyable
When not Matching out broods of their
own kind, the additional and novel
task of Matching fish eggs is thrust up
on them. Their owners collect fish
spawn, introduce it into empty egg
shells, Theoretically seal them and
place them under the deceived and
conscientious hen. In due time the
shells are removed, and the spawn.
now warmed into life, is emptied into
a shallow pool. Here the fish which
appear are nursed and guarded till
strong enough to be turned into lake
or stream, and subsequently add to the
edible resources of the people 1t is
all right for "the people" but perhaps
the hens find life little too strenu-
Gus.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

1t Is curious to note that the earl of
Airlie met his death, not by stray or
chance bullet, but by shower of lead
sent at him through the reflection of
the suns rays on to his field glass,
having practically photographed to the
enemys sharpshooters the position OF a
British officer of some condition. 1t
was said at the time that Sir George
Colley lost his life on the crest OF Ma
juba hill In the same way and that the
bullet which killed him drove some
of the glass into the fatal wound. 1t
is notorious that since the British Off
GERS, whom the Boer sharpshooters
have special instructions to pick off,
have dressed themselves down as far
as possible to the appearance OF ordi-
rary soldiers the enemy have kept
their eyes open for men using field
glasses and have already secured nu-
merous victims in this way.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

One tribe of Indians have arrived at
that pitch of civilization that they can
make contracts with the United States
government. This is the Crow tribe
of Montana, who have completed a
system of irrigation, raise vast guam
titles of wheat, have a first-rate grist
mill, and are building another: for
years have sold farm produce of vari-
GUS sorts as well as cattle and horses:
and now the government gives them
contract to supply the Cheyennes
with flour.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

What is the future of wounded men
after they have been brought to the
hospital? Out of 100 men fifteen die
in hospital or on the way home. Twen-
ty-six are permanently disabled, and.
after coming home. are discharged from
the army. But the other fifty-nine re-
cover sooner or later, some being dis
charged almost at once. Aud. curious
the best lighting element of the army,
for they learn, by experience. that be-
Ing wounded Is not such bad thug
as 1t Is generally supposed.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

At Halsted. Kan. an interesting
series of experiments in wheat grow
ing is being conducted. Last fall
about $50 varieties of wheat. selected
from all over the world. were seeded,
and about eighty of these were in good
condition during the spring. 1t is de-
sired not only to determine which of
these foreign wheats will do well in
Kansas and similar climates in this
country, but an effort will be made to
improve each variety by migrating
and cross fertilization.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13
Many May 'tnrve at Cape Nome.

Port Townsend. Wash, Sept. 10
The steamship Elihu Thomson arrived
from Cape Nome tonight. bringing POO
passengers. many of whom are without
means. The Thomson sailed from
Nome August 2Sth. and her officers re-
port conditions but little changed
There are about 1j,oOO people there,
many of them in destitute circum-
stances, and as winter approaches
much uncasiness prevails among the
unfortunates, as they can see no pros
poets of getting away and nothing
ahead but suffering and perhaps death.
Before the Thomson sailed from
Nome n report reached here that rich
digglngs had been struck on Bluestone
creek, this side of Cape York. and par
ties who came down from Bluestone
reported that they had found plenty of
dust. This caused II stampede and all
small steamers and schooners Mt Nome
headed for the scene of the new strike.
loaded with passengers. while many
started out in small boats. 1t is said
by the time the stampede is over and
,hc last steamer of the season sails
south, Nome will be almost dcpopu-
lated.
The captain of the Thomson says the
first claims located at Nome are show
Ing up well. 1t having taken the entire
season to place them in working order.
Nome is practically free from sickness,
smallpox and other diseases having
disappeared except among the Indians
at the village south of Nome. where
number of natives are down with
smallpox, and with their method of
handling disease the village Is likely
to be wiped out.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

Mr.. Hogarth has opened up the Die
taean cave in Crete, where Zeus was
nursed by the goat Amaltheo. After
blasting out the limestone that blocked
the entrance a cave was found full of
offerings, consisting of bronze weap-
ons, terra Gotta statuettes and the like,
all of Mycenaean times. A shaft $50
feet deep led to a lower stalactite cave
where offerings were found finer than
those in the cave above.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13
Mojave Indians Driven From Reservation

Mojave Indians Driven From Reservation
Phoenix, Arlz.. Sept. 1O.-Five saw
age-appearing and scantily-garbed Mo-
jave Indians, headed by "Mojave"
Charley, chief of the tribe, rode into
town to-day from Fort Mcdowell.
where they were driven from the rescr-
walton by armed settlers.
In defense of their action the set
tiers claim that the Indians recently
murdered n white man, slaughtered u
number of cattle and committed other
depredations. The commission of In
dian affairs issued orders eight months
ago compelling all Mojavcs to leave
San Carlos reservation. This tribe
scattered and "Mojave" Charlcy's band
Travelled to the Mcdowell military res
ervation. where they found settlers in
possession of the choice farming lands
of the reservation and friction devel-
oped which on several occasions
threatened to give rise to bloodshed.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

The west for long time has con-
Quoted it's financial affairs without
calling upon eastern banks for money.
Kansas City furnishes good idea OF
the enormous growth of the banks To-
Gated in the west. The deposits of the
national banks of that city now aggre-
gate s50,OOO,000. an increase of up
wards Of sS,000,000 during the past
twelve months. In the year 1893 the
deposits of Kansas City banks were
less than $4,000. 900. and in 1896 they
did not exceed $4,000, 900.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13
FURTHER DETAILS CONFIRM
HORRORS OF GALVESTON FLOOD

Chicago, Sept. 10-The following
statement of the situation at Galveston
and along the coast was received to-
night:
"Dallas, Texas, Sept. TO-
ITO Charles S. Diehl, General Manager
Associated Press:
'from the latest reports which are
considered reliable, the disaster at
been exaggerated. The waters of the
gulf and bay met, covering the island
to a depth of six to twelve feet Dur
ing this sudden flood most terrible
storm was raging, the wind blowing
about eighty miles an hour.
MANY of the dead have been uncov-
cred; others are still under the debris
others carried out to sea 1t is not pos
sible to give ut this time reliable re-
port as to the number of deaths.
From estimates made by reliable per-
sons who have just come from Calves
ton, it is believed that not less than l.
500, and possibly 5000 people We're
drowned. OF course. the wounded are
numerous. The damage to property is
most shocking.
Some of the best public buildings
and private establishments We're
wrecked. Thousands of homes are
swept entirely away.
ut is quite safe to set this down as
one of the greatest disasters that has
ever visited the United States. The
loss of property is irreparable; the loss
of life is appalling.
&c. b. DEALY,
Manager Dallas News"
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

Should the supply of asphalt at
Trinidad become exhausted. according
to an expert in the use of this material,
a still greater bed which underlies a
vast area of ground near Fort Du-
chesne, Utah, may be drawn upon. The
ground is now part of an Indian res
3rvation.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

The Berlin Geographical society has
elected the following named Ameri-
cans honorary members: Alexander
Agassiz, General A. w. Greedy, IS. A.,
and Morris X. Jessup, president of the
American Museum of Natural His
tory.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

of 100 men stationed at Fort San ia
cinto. Galveston. only fifteen escaped.
Further Information is that the cap
tain commanding Is among the Vie
tins. Lieutenant Colonel G. s. Rob
erts, adjutant general, Department of
Texas, Is In Galveston on Il tour of in
spcctlon. 1t Is not known If he IL
among the small number ut the fort
who escaped.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

According to London Vanity Fair.
Clement Scott is about to become an
editor. He will. it is said. bring out a
new weekly society paper in Septem-
Der.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

There are 1O,92S saloons in the State
OF Ohio and they pay tax to the
State amounting to s570,654.02. The
total tax collected from these saloons
last year was $1901, ,S91.S3
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13

A bull moose came out OF the Maine
woods recently and took stroll
through the streets of Bangor. Small
boys threw stones at him and he
trotted away.
Gilpin observer., 1900-09-13
soldier. nj snn .Inclnto Drowncd.

Dallas, Texas, Sept. 1O.-A special to
the News from san Antonio, Texas,
says:
At military headquarters. Depart
ment of Texas. the information Is that
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lined the sides were still wet with dew.
Lucy was in advance. At her first appear
ance. doffing their hats, the students had
drawn up beside the road to give the ladies'
the center. Two Of them were strangers
At sight Of the third the road seemed to
swim and 1t was with difficulty that Lucy
kept her seat. There standing hat in hand
his brown curly hair thrown back from
his forehead. was one whose frank boyish
face she well remembered. He looked up
at her with a bright smile and his puzzled
face wore an air of intense establishment.
Lucy felt the blood rush to her cheeks as
she recognized Lucien Michaud. a young
French lad. who had often visited at Cow
erly's, and had known her from his child
hood, and had seen her but a short time
previous to her escape. With his native
French impulsiveness he CALCULATED: Gov
erlys Lucy. here on these Berkshire hills
One of his companions noticed the glance
of recognition and heard the speech In
fortunately Lucy. in her surprise and ter
ror frightened the bride rein and her horse
stopped. This man stared at her flushed
face. He heard Michauds expression. and
had known of the exodus. The curl OF his
lip showed his contempt Michaud turned
pale. for he had kind heart. and knew
that Lucy must suffer from his unguarded
words. He was well aware that the arm
or the law extended even to the Berkshire
hills of Massachusetts.
Michaud.' said Lucy, II wish to see you
alone. (This In the worst Acadian of
which she was mistress. To all but Mich
aud 1t was unintelligible).
his eyes frightened as he replied: Il am
so sorry. but 1t was such a startling sur
prise to meet you in this place. Mon Dieu.
] would not have spoken your name or be-
trayed you for millions
My dear boy" replied Lucy. II know
you would not. Does your companion know
who l am? Who is hep
Il am afraid he does He Is Mississippi
man by the name of Gerou.''
Does he understand Acadian?'
NO. but he is suspicious, and have fire.
quent!y talked with him about your escape.
My theory about the swamp he always
combatted and laid the whole affair to the
underground railroad. The facts about him
| are that he Is not true southern man.
| His father came to Mississippi from New
Hampshire and bought the plantation
where they now live. Gerou hates an aboli-
ZIONIST, and SHOULD he lose mule or fever
break out among his stock he would lay
the trouble to the U. G. R. r. What shall
l do to help you, Lucy?"
Lucys horse was moving slowly during
this conversation and Michaud was walking
! beside her
Who is your other friend?" she asked
Ed Lane-from Arkansas. near Little
Rock, and he is a fine fellow. We did not
want Gerou to come, but he fairly thrust
himself upon us. You should hear Lane
sing. Do you remember how you used to
sing plantation songs to the children when
you were small?'
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to be left alone. That Woman was my wife
IN Africa; she Is so-Rers, as near as Louis
lana law viii allow: She has free papers
the best can do with them here"
No man ever came to see my father ex-
cept by accident. He kept open house for
them to his own table, IL they were not they
were given accommodations IN the servants
quarters. AS my mother always sat at my
fathers table. and was waited upon
lady, you can judge of the wry faces that
were often seen. but n0 man ever dared to
show her disrespect. The I'D captain was
too ready with his pistol foE that.
One bright day he wass brought home
dead, shot by some unknown assassin. He
had brother whom / always mistrusted as
being the instigator Of the deed. This man.
who had recently come oB visit to my
father, was the Only heir rand came into
possession of the property
What became of your mother?'
MY mother was heather. believer in
Voodoo; she drove knife into her heart
and died on my fathers grave
my uncle sold me and the other two
children in twenty-four hours after the
estate was in his hands,
Where is he now?"
Captain never forgo. him. I shot him
dead before we started on this expedition.
I was afraid 1 might not come back. and
did not want to leave any unpaid bills in
the south.
Poor Lemuers story ended here. OF
brothers and sisters he knew nothing. ex-
cept that. if living, they were wearing their
lives out In some cotton or cane field. The
uncle from Connecticut he had located
where he would remain safe until the resur-
rection day.
The next morning early they were across
the Arkansas and up the White river chute
and in two weeks, without further adven-
ture. were resting their tired limbs at
Bradley's yard. thence to Cairo and
safe at Gillotts. Here Mr.. Entwissle took
charge of them. paid over the money and
Wesner departed for New York.
CHAPTER xX.
June in Massachusetts is the lovelest of
the summer months. The fierce heat of the
sun Is tempered by the southern breeze and
the heavy fogs that hang low on the sea-
coast are disspated by the soft south wind
before reaching the interior counties. The
sterile hillsides are kept green by numerous
showers. and nature for brief period
shows that she can make even rugged New
England beautiful.
At a waysde farmhouse, thrown among
the granite boulders of Berkshire county
. and nearly lost to sight in their surround
ing gray, Lucy came to pass the summer
vacation. The month was but half gone.
and the few weeks she had been there had
been to her season of quiet enjoyment.
Wesner was feverfsh with anxiety TO be
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way Coverly had discovered Lucys To-
cation, and that night left for Andover,
where he supposed Lucy to be-
From the name signed to the dispatch
he knew It menaced danger to her. In
deed. he had dabbled in the underground
railroad himself but not very deeply. be-
ing by nature inclined to be little timo-
rous, but he always showed courage and
pluck when needed to assist a friend. and
at times was venturesome and even bold.
He knew where Lucy made her home in
Andover. and drove directly to the house.
There he was surprised to find she had
gone and left no address. but the janit or
gave him all the Information he possessed.
which was that she had gone to a little vii
iage called Chester, way off in Hampden
county. Here was an unforeseen trouble
as Chester was some 115 miles or more
from Andover, and he had not money to
pay fare horse hire
ITO be Continued
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near canoe As he said this he drew q
single barreied rifle pistol hsp his bdt and
fired at Wesner.
The aim was hasty and the shot wild.
nevertheless the bullet sang too near his
ear. for the distance was less than ten
rods.
Wesner's rifle cracked. and with a shrek
the poor devil fell dead in the canoe. This
was a signal and the simultaneous reports
of the negroes rifles mingled with that or
Wesner-two more of the pursuers fell
five left, yes. and twenty dogs.
Wesner feared the dogs more than the
men. for their loud howls were demoraliz-
ing to the negroes. The pursuing party
now pulled their canoes over to the oppo-
site side of the creek. AS they struck the
shore Wesner fired and again sprang be-
hind the log. He had the satisfaction Of
seeing but four men spring from the canoes
and take to the bushes.
Now Obed.' said he. take Jake and go
meet those dogs. Leave Lem with me-
Get out of the way of those devils guns.
Lem and l will watch them. Kill the dogs,
| remember that-kill the dogs
He shouted this in a voice plainly to be
heard on the other side of the stream.
In few minutes he could hear the guns
of the men followed by yells of the dogs.
and knew that there was sharp battle
going on.
In moment or two came the report of
another gun.
"They are all right. Lem: they have taken
| to a tree
Yes. sir" said that individual. "Obed
Will TAKE care Oh them uOHS ana we HuSt
| take care OBJ them ones ober there"
'Lemuel. you are about right replied
Wesner. DO you hear them? No? Then
watch the canoes! Yes that's their only
| hold. Don't show YOURSELF! las Lem raised
his head and bullet whizzed close to his
ear. They mean mischief: they are four
| to our three now. for do not count on the
new men-they may shoot few dogs"
NO sadly replied Lem; them boys
have said 'Massa' too many times to forget
| it in two months.
They are no older than you are, Lem.
and you were born a slave.
No not born slave: l have been one a
| long time; l think the white blood l have
makes me ugly. My father owned 800 mig
gers. Bah! how I pitied them and laughed
at them as they worked. That was long
ago. long ago! l was but a baby. Look out
they are trying to steal off with a canoe
His rifle cracked, and it's sharp tones re-
sounded through the forest. Wesner was
conscious that he had one the less enemy to
contend with. for another lay dead on the
shore of the creek.
Wesner and Lem lay in silence until the
former began to grow impatient. The crack
of Obeds and his companions rifles reg
ularly answered by the sharp ki-yi and pro-
| longeG howl of the stricken dogs. satisfied
| the fugitives that there was no further
danger to be feared from them.
Emboldened by success, Wesner called
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FITTED HIM.
The Maine Farmer and the Travelling
Spectacle Peddler.

The Maine Farmer and the Travelling
Spectacle Peddler.
From the Lewiston tNIe) Journal
The travelling eye doctor came along.
The man of the house was out in the barn
sorting potatoes for seed. His wife told
the doctor that she guessed her husband
wanted some glasses, for he had been
complaining about his old ones. So she
went out and called him. He came slowly
in through the shed walk, busting the
CRIME off his hands.
Yes said he to the DOCTOR 81 have
been havin quite tussle with them eyes
of mine. Guess I've either got to have
some new specs or git tongs to hold my
paper with. Hain't got much ready money
just now. Just got up March hill. we see.
and it's seed and fertilizer and all that TO
buy. But trot out yer glasses, mister. and
well see ii we can trade"
So the doctor opened his case and COM
was fitted his nose the farmer looked
gravely onto the page of the weekly paper
and then off at the wall. NO, that amt
1t yet" he would say.
don't believe we've got anything in your
stock" said he, that's goin to do me any
good. Guess we nights well stop tryin."
Quoth the doctor: well. try these.
It's the last pair we haven't tested. II
they don't fit We'll call it a bad job And
he carefully placed the glasses astride the
farmers nose and passed the paper over
to him.
The farmer read awhile in silent delight
and then looked at the doctor. Com
plete!" cried the farmer ecstatically. II
haint seen so well to read for years.
These are jest what 1 call fust-class"'
I'm glad l suited you, said the doctor
as he tucked So in his vest pocket and
FASTENED away. II thought could fix you
before we got done"
And he did fix me" said the farmer,
telling about the matter the other day.
When 1 went to look at them glasses after
supper blamed If l didn't find that they
were nothin' but jest bows-not a speck Of
glass in either side of 'em. 1t cost me 50
good to read with, after ALL
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urday. May Vi. 1900.
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call for Advertised Letters -
III not called for within two ~ weeks they will
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GENTLE
Adams, E l. B d
Adams. Rev ID ]
Adams. Harry 9
Aldridge, l + Rev
Alexander, f VI
Anderson, Frank
Andrews, II Z
Andrews. J w
Baker. C f Rev
Baker, Jas p
Baker, Vance
Bancroft, q .
Barbour. d l. DIR
Barmetal. Geo W
Barrett, Jos
Barron, Albert W
Barrow. W W
Barrows. + w
Barry. NJ J
Batleson. Jas G Hon
Baylor. Jim
Be1tield. Willie
Bengard. J b
Berry, J Frank
Berry. Louis
Beverage, Chas A
Black. II G
Black. Roger d
Boardman, Elias
Boland, NJ J
Bolton, Jos II
Boon. joe
Bowie, Henry l.
Branch, G T DIR
Braxton, Sam'l
Bridges. W L
Bris,o. G Gen'l
Brown, Ben
Brown. Chas W
Brown. Jno
Brown, Martison
Brown. Philip l.
Brown. Wexford
Bruce, Andrew P
Bryan, II C
Bullock, A d
Bundley, ] W
Burgess. l.
Burke, J. n DIR
Bush. Robt
Butler. VIM G
Caldwell. Edwin
Campbell. Geo II
Darlington, J
Cater. Aaron
Cayanaugh, Saml
Chambers. W II Rev
Childs, Harry
Clark. Lewis
Clarke. Alder Col
Clay, Jos II
Cockerille, j L
Collins, Frank
Compiler. f Il
Conner, Jno
Corcoran, VIM
Cottrell, Nathaniel
-Coumbe, Arthur DIR
Courtney. A w
CranstOn. Jno D
Craver. A II
Crenskaw, Charlie
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Critchfield. Wilson
Crocker. J w
Cross, Geo W
Davies, J NJ
DANTE, S w
Davis. Vim
Dawson, Edward W
Dawson. Verda
De Hart. Hon r p
De Long. VIM
Denally. W
Dickinson, c d
Dickcn. J Allie
Dfggs, Jno
Denison, \ W
DitZel. Mike
Docherty. J S X
Donaldson. A
Douglas. Il r
Drear. + l. DIR
Drinkard. VIM
Dunn, Frank
Eigertown. c p
Edwards. Roger
Ellis. MaIshall jr
Ernest, VIM FL
Ervey, Thos
Evans. Jos
Fairfax. Thos
Ferguson, Jos
Fixico, Hodalga
Fletcher, n G
Ford, c
Foster. Chas DR.
Fountain. Benz
Fowler, Ii +
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