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The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-04
Down by the
Rio Grande.
By Fl. S. CANFIELD.

1--WE can't let the beggar drown after
shooting him in that way" he said
quickly. Here with wave Of his
arm. after him, boys!" I
At the word two Of the black troop
ers-those nearest him-dashed into
the river, spurred across, and when
they were within twenty feet Of the
other bank turned their horses heads
down stream and leaped them out into
deep water. The beasts sunk until the
water came to the necks of their riders,
then rose and struck out bravely.
Dimly seen, the fugitive floated. drift
ing rapidly, but the horses, good each
Of them for a four-mile swim, de-
creased the distance between with as
tonishing speed. They caught him two
hundred yards further down. The
Seminoles passed upon each side or
him, grasped him by either arm. raised
his head from the river and turned
their steeds toward the American bank
by slight sway of their bodies. They
struck a footing quarter-mile below
the place of rescue, and when they had
reached the edge dismounted, took
their late foeman in their powerful
arms and staggered up the incline, the
horses following them like dripping
spaniels. They were met by the en-
tire detachment.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-04
A Certain Cure for Dysentary
and DiarrhOea.

"Some years ago was one of par
ty that intended making long bicy-
Gle trip" says F. l.. Taylor, OF New
Albany, Bradford county, Pa. 81
was taken suddenly with diarrhCe, and
was about to give up the trip, when
Editor Ward, of the Laceyville Mes
senger, suggested that take a dose
of Chamberlain collie, cholera and
diarrboe remedy. I purchased a bot
tie and took two doses, one before
starting and one on the route. /
made the trip successfully and never
felt any i'll effect. Again last summer
| was almost completely run down
with an attack of dyeentary. bought
a bottle of this same remedy and this
time one dose cured me-" For sale
by F. a. Mayo.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-04

"a second later they were laundering
towards the river, as the regulars were
laundering down upon them. They
had besides the advantage Of an open
trail and their horses. while inferior
in speed and stamina to the steeds Of
the soldiers, were more active and
were guided more easily. The Semi
noles were reckless riders. and they
burst through the cactus as IL 1t were
tissue paper. but they were more or
less delayed by the thickness Of 1t and
by the steepness Of the slope down
which they came. When they reached
the trail and swung into 1t at a trot. a
moment later to become a full-speed
dash, the smugglers were fifty yards
ahead of them under thorough head
way to safety, The large figure was
still behind them, having waited for
all of the fugitives to pass ere he fol-
lowed. Harding swearing madly,
headed his men. Behind him were all
of the Honorables, giving one after
another viewhalloo, as II they were
chasing a fox. BY his side rode
Maude, his dark face set and his eyes.
now all black, set intently ahead.
"The fellow behind Is English or
American" he said sharply. THAT
horse of his could run over anything
in front II he would let it 60. He Is
riding with double wrap OF the reins
around each wrist and the beasts head
is pulled to It's breast" #
Even in the mad excitement Of the
chase Harding glanced at him sur
prisedly, but had no breath left for
comment. Instead he threw up his pis-
tol and fired. This was a signal for
every Englishman behind him to do
the same thing and the bullets sang by
his ears and the ears Of Maude in un-
pleasant proximity.
The fugitives reached the bank Of
the Rio Grande thirty yards In advance
of their pursuers. leaped down it, sent
the drops of water twenty feet high
and plunged madly across. Harding,
pulled his horse to its launches,
checked his men upon the American
bank
"Got away again!" he said bitterly.
AS he spoke the head of the fleeing
column struck the opposite bank and
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-04

lie uIu not uFdW u WGdpOu.
clambered swiftly up It. Five seconds
later, Vavara, caught in the rearward
press, followed his men to Mexican
soil and defiantly waved his sombrero
The cavalry captain and his friends
had been so busily watching the dis
appearance of their legitimate prey
that they had not noticed the action OF
the last man of all, the large figure
upon the gray horse. This fellow, in
stead of riding up the Mexican bank
checked his horse when he reached 1t
turned round and sat with the yellow
tide running under the animals belly
He did not draw weapon, but mere
ly remained quiesccnt, the reins held
loosely in his left hand, his right
hand resting upon the pommel 1t was
plain that he had wheeled and In
tended to offer resistance In delay OF
pursuit, If the Americans attempted to
cross.
BY Jove!" said Maude, with sim
lister smile, pointing a finger at him
Look there! He's an impudent ras-
cal for you.
He's a brave one, anyhow" Hard
ing answered admiringly. I'D like to
meet him on this side. There's the
making of a pretty fight In him"
Maude slipped to the ground ON the
further side of the horse, taking his
carbine with him. In the dark Hard
ing did not notice the action. The
Englishman. his black eyes blazing,
fell upon one knee, cuddled the stock
of the gun to his cheek and looked
through the sights. The figure near the
opposite shore was not much more
than a dim blur to the other spectators
but clean enough In outline to the saw
age marksman A second went by and
then a tongue of fire leaped from the
muzzle OF the carbine. there was
sharp crack and rift Of smoke, invis-
ible In the gloom. Ten seconds passed
and the figure upon the gray horse
did not move. Then 1t swayed slightly
backward and forward. clung to the
pommel with the right hand as II TO
steady itself in spite of weakness,
plunged heavily forward over the
withers and struck the water with a
splash. A quick oath came from Hard
ing as Maude climbed lack into the
saddle.
That might make trouble" said the
officer shortly. THE man was In
Mexico when shot"
And it was damnably like assassi-
nation" The clear, boyish voice OF
Allyn was sounding now.
Maude replaced bis carbine In the
scabbard and half turned in the sad
die
"So?" he said, lazily. well, when
you have served as long as have you
will learn to exterminate such Vermin
when you can. There's one cattle
thief less, anyway"
The fallen man half raised himself
from the water, struggled to regain his
feet, and then sunk back and was
borne away by the current, battling
feebly with one hand. Hardipg's face
had grown stern.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-09-04
RAILWAY COMPANY

Provides the best train service be-
tween Blackjack, Bemidji, Walker
and intermediate stations and Mime
apolis, St. Paul, Fargo and Duluth
and all points east and west. Through
coaches between Blackduck and the
Twin Cities. No change of cars.
Ample time at Brainerd for dinner.
TIME CARD
LNtfaotiua Cant / ct 1902
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-04
ARE GETTING CLOSER.
Immediate Settlement of the Street
Car Strike Depends on Con-
ference to Be Held Today.

All Of yesterday the new forces" at
work on the settlement of the street
car strike were busy negotiating with
the company and the strikers. At
O'Clock this morning, the strikers had
agreed upon a proposition which the
new forces" believed would be ac-
ceptable to the company. The new
forces will submit this proposition to
General Manager Silliman today, and
II he agrees to 1t, a special meeting
Of the strikers will be called forthwith
to declare the strike off.
One of the "new forces" said to a
Tribune man this morning: 1.-THE con-
tending parties were not far apart last
night, and tonight they are still closer.
1t looks as If an adjustment would be
reached in a very short time.'
A member Of the strikers executive
committee said: 1--WE are looking for
a speedy settlement. The terms of set
tlement are not all that we ought to
get considering the fight we have made,
but we are willing to make sacrifices
for the welfare of the public which has
made SO many sacrifices for us"
The success of the new movement
depends on a conference to be had to-
day between General Manager Silliman
and prominent citizen, who is the
leader of the new forces" His name
is withheld at his own urgent request.
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WAS VERY FORGIVING
Mrs. Abdu Abdula Took the Hus-
band Who Deserted and Rob-
bed Her Back Again.

Mrs. Abdu Abdula, of 9O5 Jackson
street, had her husband arraigned be-
fore Alderman Kellow yesterday on the
charges of desertion. non-support.
adultery and bigamy. But she is for
giving and after the hearing she agreed
to take him to her home and her affec-
tions. He agreed to return, pay her
$500 of a $1,000 he took from her when
he eloped some weeks ago with a
younger woman.
Abdu became enamored of young
Arabian woman whom he brought to
this country several months ago from
her native land. She lived with him
and his wife as a servant, working out
the money he advanced to pay for her
passage. February 26. Abdula and the
girl disappeared and with them went
1000 which belonged to Abdu's wife.
The latter traced the elopers to Phila-
delphia and then caused warrants to
be issued Tor their arrest.
Constable James Clark went to the
Quaker City and picked Abdu up. The
woman he eloped with has not yet been
located.
Last night there was celebration In
the Arabian settlement in honor of the
return Of the errins one and his haipg
forgiven b.
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feet wide and $50 feet long. Above 1t,
excepting I'm the space occupied by the
light-well, will be two lines of rooms to
be used for various purposes, such as
binding and the like. The uses to which
the other apartments will be put have
not yet been definitely decided.
The entrance from Ash street will be
through a stone-lined vestibule leading
to an arcade with three archways, the
two side ones opening on stairways
leading to the second floor, and the CEN
tral one leading to the big printing
room.
There will be plentitude of passen-
ger and freight elevators. and at the
Poplar street end of the building will be
a long platform skirting a railroad sid
ing. to facilitate the handling of freight.
Everything in the line OF plumbing,
heating and ventilating will be of the
most modern pattern, and the construc-
tion throughout will be of the mill or
slow burning character, The cellar will
be built as a fire-proof vault for the
storage of electroplates apd the like.
The main idea In the designing of the
building was to make II durable and yet
ornate. The architect is w. Scott Col
lins, head of the architectural depart
ment OF the international Corresnond-
ence schools. .a.s.
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BOARD OF EXAMINERS
NAMED By JUDGES
They Will Pass Upon the Fitness Of
Candidates for the Office Of
Mine Inspector.

AS first step towards making oper-
ative the new mine inspection act,
Judges Edwards, Kelly and Newcomb
yesterday appointed George Watkins,
Timothy D. Hayes and John BOland,
miners, and Reese A. Phillips and
James Young, mining engineers, to
comprise the board of examiners of
candidates for inspectorships.
The new law, known as the Garner
act, makes the inspectors elective in
stead of appointive; increases the num-
Der of inspectors from eight to six
teen; rearranges the inspection district
lines SO that there shall be sixteen in
stead Of eight districts, and provides
that every operated chamber in every
district shall be visited by an inspector
at least once in every two months.
The inspectors are to be elected next
fall. In this county, which is made to
comprise the Second inspection dis
trict, there are to be four inspectors
instead of two as at present. Only two
inspectors. however, are to be elected
next fall, as the terms of the present
appointive inspectors, Edward Roder-
ick, of the First I.ackawanna district,
Lackawanna district. do not expire un-
til five years from the present month.
each just having been reappointed for
full term, and. under the law. cam
not be disturbed.
The candidates for inspector must
register with the county commissioners
six months prior to election day. and
submit to an examination as to their
competency, by the board yesterday APP
pointed by the court. Any candidate
who answers 30 per cent of the ques-
tions submitted by the board Is eligible
to election. The elective term is three
years. The salary is to remain as be-
fore, $4,000 per annum.
The four sub-districts into which the
county is to be divided are to be fixed
by the chief OF the bureau of mines
after the election.
In drafting the Garner bill. by some
oversight, Dauphin, Wayne. Susque-
hanna, Lebanon and Sullivan counties
were not included in any of the new
inspection districts. The bill, it will
be remembered, was vigorously op-
posed, not only by the present inspec-
tors, but by representatives of the
miners, anu tncfe is u pToDaDlltS the
act will be attacked in the courts on
the constitutional ground of special
legislation.
The inspectors opposed il mainly be-
cause of its making the Office elective
and its provision that each working
place be visited at least once in two
months, which they claim is a physical
impossibility. Those of the miners
who opposed it contended it would have
a tendency to introduce politics into
their union and cause hurtful dlssen-
Sions.
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SELECT COUNCIL.

Select council held short session last
night, which was marked mainly by a
rush upon the part of holdover mem-
bers to get choice seats vacated by re-
tiring members. Thomas Cosgrove took
the seat in the center Of the first row
that will be vacated Monday by w. q.
O'Malley, the retiring member from the
Twentieth ward, and John ]. McAndrew
be vacated by G. r. Wagner, Of the
Tenth. James Maloney took the seat
adjoining O'Malley on the south, where
sat Maloney's predecessor, the Hon.
John e. Roche. When Mr.. Roche re-
tired from council it was taken by John
r. Shea, of the Twelfth ward, who re-
tires Monday.
The two seats north of the aisle have
been occupied by Adam Schroeder, OF
the Sixteenth, and Il. l.. Merriman.
Schroeder retires, and his place was
taken by Thomas O'Boyle. Merriman
moved back to the center seat In the
second row, occupied for years by
Wade NJ. Finn. who retires. j. j. Co.'S
tello moved up from the rear row and
took Mr.. Merrman's front row seat.
The front row men in the next council,
from south to north, will be as follows:
Richard Morgan, David Evans, Repub-
licans; James p. Maloney, Thomas Cos
grove. j. j. McAndrew, Thomas O'Boyle
and j. j. Costello, Democrats, unless
the election of chairman should make
a break in it.
The following ordinances were passed
on third reading: For three electric
lights in the First ward; permitting
Mrs. John p. Coar to enter into a pri-
vate contract for paving in front of her
property on Penn avenue, between Lin
den and Mulberry streets; for the erec-
tion Of an electric light In Hallstead
court, between Mulberry and Linden
street; for night gateinan at the
Delaware and Hudson crossing at Green
Ridge street.
A resolution was introduced directing
the director Of public safety to sell the
horse of Sanitary Officer Burke and ap-
ply the proceeds toward the purchase
of a new horse.
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THEY ARE AprREcrAT1vE.
Citizens Of Peckville Thank Superin'
tendent Ferber and Firemen.

Ien0out EorUor ana S1romous
That the citizens of Blakely borough
are appreciative was demonstrated on
Tuesday night. when, at a public meet
ing. vote of thanks was rendered II.
f. Terber, superintendent of the bureau
Of fires of this city, and the local fire
department, for the assistance rendered
during the recent fire In Peckville. The
following letter was yesterday received
by Superintendent Ferber:
H. =. Fcrbcr. Esq, Chief Of Fire Department
Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: At a public meeting Of the citizens
Of Blakely borough, held April l, 1902, a ,innni.
nous vote Of thanks was rendered you and the
Scranton Fire department for your prompt re-
sponsc to our call for aid and the excellent and
valuable services rendered this community by
yo, and your frcmcn at the late fire in Peck.
willie.
take pleasure In extending YOU this token
Of recognition which Is endorsed by the heart.
felt thanks OF every citizen of the community.
Yours sincerely,
William Allen, Chairman.
Attcst--E. ". Ritter, Secretary.
Pcckvillc Pa, April 9. 1902.
In connection with this, 1t is Interest,"
ing to note that the Archibald Gas and
Water company has made arrange
ments with the Scranton Gas and
Water company for the laying of
Pinch main from Mott Haven through
from the latter company's reservoirs.
This will insure sufficient water pres-
sure to effectively fight large fire.
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, Work on the superstructure OF the big
printing plant of the International Text
Book company Is about to begin. The
contract has been awarded to Royd-
house, Ayre & Co., of Philadelphia, and
they are required to have the southern
half Of the building completed and
ready for occupancy before the fall. A
temporary partition will be placed at
the end of the completed half, SO that
1t can be utilized while the other half
Is being constructed. When completed
the structure will represent an expendi-
ture of more than a quarter of a million
dollars.
The building Is located on the east
erly half of the block bounded by Ash
street. Wyoming avenue and Poplar
street. It's dimensions are 167X460 feet.
The front and rear pavilions are three
stories in height. The central pavilion,
connecting the other two. is two stories
in height. Pompeiian mottled brick is
used for the outside construction and
faced brick for the interior. Red sanu
stone will be used for the trimmings.
The first floor OF the central pavilion
will be one large room, In which will be
located the heavy machinery, such as
the printing presses. 1t will be lighted
on two sides, and also by a skylight rs
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The eleven Democrats who will be In
the new select COUNCIL came to an
agreement on the craftsmanship at
caucus held last night in the st.
Charles. After voting down a motion
to have Messrs. McAndrew and Costel-
10 with Chairman Quinnan and two
others, select the candidate, a secret
ballot was taken, and Mr.. McAndrew
was chosen by IL vote of six to five.
All of the eleven stood up and pledged
themselves to support Mr.. McAndrew.
The Republicans of select council, as
far as nn be learned, have given up
hopes of controlling the organization.
There is, however. a persistent rumor
to the effect that Mr.. Oliver is to be
elected by the ten Republicans and one
Democrat. The Democrat who, It Is
alleged, is to vote for Mr.. Oliver stated
positively to u Tribune reporter last
night, that he would support the choice
of the Democratic caucus.
The situation in the common council
is rather hazy Both the Republicans
and Democrats held caucuses last
night but neither resulted in an assur-
ance Of victory for either side.
Messrs. Keller, Paine, Partridge and
I1dLNey, iOuI HOlu lnS
balance of power. They say they are
not as much interested in the chair
manship as they are in the clerkship
They demand that the $500 item for a
clerk of common council shall be
stricken out and that the assistant
city clerk shall be called upon to do
the work.
The Democrats agreed to sacrifice
the clerk for the election of Mr.. Calpin
and the quartette in question half
agreed, 1t is said, to support Mr.. Cal
pin under this considerat ton, providing
the Republicans wouldn't. The Repub-
licans last night had a consultation
with Messrs. Keller, Paine and PART
ridge. and endeavored to conciliate
them. AS far as could be learned no
pledges were exchanged. The Demo-
Gratis met in the st. Charles hotel, and
after reviewing the situation resolved
to wait until Saturday night before
taking final action. on the proposition
to win the support of the Keller Paine
Harvey-Partridge quartette by sacrifice
ing the clerk.
The situation is further complicated
by provision of the new charter, to
the effect that the recorder Sshall not
approve of any appropriation for cur
rent expenses. until provision has
been made for meeting all the fixed
expenses. The reorganization ordin-
ances provides for clerk of common
council at 81 salary of 5000 a year. eff
an appropriation is not made to meet
this expense the ordinance, so it is al
legged, can not legally be signed by the
recorder. 1t is further claimed that
Recorder Connell takes this view of
it, but he refuses to anticipate what
will be his course in case the bill comes
to- him without the common council
clerkship appropriation included.
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.M'ANDREM IS
The CHOICE
DEFEATED COSTELLO BY A VOTE
OF SIX TO FIVE.

Democrats Of Select Council Finally
Agree on Their Candidate for
Chairman and Pledge Their Eleven
Votes to His support-Four Re-
publicans of Common Council Re.
fuse to Commit Themselves and
Leave the Situation in the Lower
Branch as Hazy as Ever--All De-
pends on the Four.
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A NEW DIGEST.
Measure to Be introduced Providing
for Preparation of One.

\ special ordinance appropriating
funds to pay for the compilation of and
publishing of a new digest of second
class city laws applicable to this city
and of all ordinances with penalty
clauses passed by the local councils.
will be introduced shortly after the
reorganiza tion of councils. with the APP
proval OF. the recorder and the city
solicitor.
The need of new digest has been
great and pressing ever since Scranton
formally entered the second class. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-04
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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY. APRIL 4. 1902

The ordinance providing that motor
men and conductors OH trolley cars
shall pass an examination to prove
their competency, and the ordinance
regulating building inspection are the
only measures remaining In the clerks
box. Neither Is to be passed.
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A DELIGHTFUL DANCE.
Spinsters Entertained at Bicycle Club
Last Night.

A most delightful dance was given
last night at the Scranton Bicycle club
by the Spinsters. It was the seconu
dance of the season conducted by this
popular coterie. of young women, and
the guests numbered over one hundred
The affair had been arranged by Miss
Bessie Rice. Of this city, and Miss Bessie
Freas, of Jermyn. Music was furnished
by the Lawrence orchestra. The pa
tronesses We're: Mrs. F. S. Godfrey
Mrs. H. A. Pierce and Mrs. George
Sharps.
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WILL BE ENFORCED.
Police Will Observe Provisions of
Bicycle Ordinance,

William Jarvis, the first prisoner to
be arraigned in police court this year
for riding a bicycle without a lamp,
was fined SO in police court yesterday
morning by Magistrate Millar o.
Superintendent Day stated yesterday
afternoon to a Tribune man that he
intends to vigorously enforce the Or
dinance requiring lighted lamps on
bicycles after sunset. mo one will be
spared" said he, land no excuses will
be taken."
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FUNERAL HELD LAST NIGHT

Funeral services over the late Miss
Blanche Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. II. S. Lloyd, We're conducted at the
family residence, on Madison avenue,
last night by Rev. James Mcleod, d.
Ds pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
Early this morning Me remains We're
taken to Richmond, Va, the former
home of the Lloyd family. where they
will be laid to rest. y. u,