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CHAPTER XVII.

Early In December, 1914, Gen. Jack
SOL arrived at New Orleans.
Lafitte had, some time before this,
at Shell Island. seen a copy of the
proclamation issued by Jackson while
yet at Mobile, after the general had
received from Gov. Claiborne a full
statement of the proposition made to
Lafltte by the English. together with
the Barbarian leaders offer OF serv-
ice on behalf of himself and his fol-
lowers.
Between 8 and O'Clock OF an even
Ing toward the middle of December,
Jackson and Gov. Claiborne were seat
ed in the library of the latters resi-
dence. engaged in an earnest discus
sion Of some of the many perplexing
questions with which they were con-
fronted.
We are too weak, by far. tell you.
Claiborne" Gen. Jackson was saying
with irascible emphasis. 'and without
anything like sufficient strength to
meet what is now at our very doors.
| feel-to be frank with you-some
doubt of our ability. to sustain the
present enthusiasm of these people
who were talking SO lately OF capitu-
l,ting to damned Britishers."
"Capitulating!" echoed the governor.
Surely, general at this late day, and
in the face Of the pledges they have
made. neither the legislature nor the
citizens would return to any such
idea"
Il am not so sure of that, If they
were forced. as are you and l, to real
ize that the enemy outnumbers us ten
or more to one," growled Jackson.
Before the governor-whose back
was to the door-could reply to this
outburst, he became aware that a
third person had entered the room;
and he glanced over his shoulder to
see who it might be, while his face
showed the irritation he felt at any
one presuming to interrupt him at
such time.
But his expression changed to one of
mingled anger and CONSERVATION; and
Jackson. who had been sternly re-
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IT. regard to privateering?" And a
curl of scorn touched Lafitte's lips.
Tell me. I pray you, sir, how many
scores Of vessels, flying the flag of the
United States, are. at this moment,
Ireying upon foreign commerce?"
But only upon the commerce of
Great Britain, with whom we are at
war;" declared Jackson, his grim feat
ures relaxed-but only for an instant
by satisfied smile: "and they are
acting under regular letters of maraue
and reprisal"
True; and the vessels in which I
lave been interested acted under let
tiers of marque from the Republic of
Carthagena. and sailed under the flag
of that nation. Never, since I con.
trolled them, have they interfered with
the ships of any nation excepting
Spain. with whom, as you are aware
the Republic of Carthasena is at war"
Jackson was silent, and glanced
scowlingly at Claiborne, who was tap
ping the tabled abstractedly, and ap-
reared absorbed by his own refec-
tions.
81 thank you. general" LATTE
resumed. speaking with less en-
phasis. "for the opportunity you have
give me to explain these matters.
And. without going into them any far
ther, l wish to assure you once more
that my former offer was made from
legitimate and patriotic motives"
Jackson bowed, as IL in acquies-
cence.
But" demanded I.afitte, a sudden
rush Of Indignation sounding in his
voice, "how was it received? My mo-
tives were impugned-my statements
branded as false; my messengers were
imprisoned. And, as fitting sequence
to this, an armed expedition was sent
tc Barataria my men were butchered,
or taken prisoners; my vessels seized.
and my property destroyed. In addi-
ton to this. and harder than all else,
my foster-brother, after being NOR
tally wounded, was brought to New
Orleans, thrown into the common gaol,
and left there, to die"
Lafitte had been standing all this
time. But now, as he finished speak
ing. he seated himself and folded his
arms. while his face took an express
sion Of stoical indifference contrasting
sharply with the impassione.i words
that had just poured from his lips.
Jackson ard Claiborn" looked at one
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BILE toward Gen. Jackson. who ~As sun
staring at him, as if in wonder at his
youth and appearance.
Il ask, general" he said. that YOU
and you, also, Gov. Claiborne, Will ac-
cord me the honor to read the original
documents | received some time ago
IRON your enemies. and in respect 10
which l understand my statement was
condemned as false"
BE seated, Capt. LATTE" said Gov.
Claiborne, with rather reluctant court
esy.
The former bowed slightly in recog-
milton of the invitation, but remained
standing as he continued. with IN
creased emphasis, The statements
made were true, and my former oner
was submitted in perfect good faith,
inspired by earnest desire to fulfil my
duty to the country in which l have
made my home, and whose laws
have never been found guilty of trans
crossing All | asked in return was
that the names of myself and follow
ers should be freed from the obloquy
which has unjustly become attached
to them"
Lafitte's words and manner were full
of stern dignity, and Claiborne made
neither reply nor comment. Jackson,
however, accepted the implied chal-
lenge.
Have you never been accused of
smuggling. and slaye-trading, Capt.
Lafitte, and of being privateer?" he
asked, in tone Of dry sarcasm.
Accused. yes; but never convict
ed.' was the quick reply. Il was
cnce, as Gov. Claiborne will tell you.
Indicted; but l was tried before an
impartial Judge. and acquitted by a
jury composed of the foremost citi-
Sens of the state"
Jackson's face expressed surprise,
and he glanced inquiringly at Clai-
borne, who nodded. as if in affirmation
of the statement. Then the former.
again turning his stern eyes upon La
ftte, asked, How is it with you in re.
gard to privateering?"
Let me ask how it is with you, Gen.
Jackson, and with your own country,
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Just Discrimination in Railway Rate..

All railroad men qualified to speak
on the subject in responsible way
are likely to agree with President
Samuel Spencer of the Southern Rail-
way when he says: There is no d.
vision of opinion as to the desirability
of stopping all secret or unjustly dis
crtminatory devices and practises OF
whatsoever character"
Mr.. Spencer, in speaking OF "un-
justly discriminatory" rates and de-
vices, makes a distinction which Is at
once apparent to common sense. There
may be discrimination in freight rates
which is just, reasonable and impera-
lively required by the complex COM
mercial and geographical conditions
with which expert rate makers have
to deal. To abolish such open and
honest discrimination night paralyze
the industries of cities, states and
whole sections of our national terri
tory.
This distinction between just and
unjust discrimination is clearly recog-
nized in the conclusions Of the Inter
national Railway Congress. published
yesterday:
Tariffs should be based on CONNER
cial principles, taking into account the
special conditions which bear upon the
commercial value of the services rem
dered. With the reservation that rates
shall be charged without arbitrary dis
elimination to all shippers alike under
like conditions. the making Of rates
should as far as possible have all the
elasticity necessary to permit the devel-
opment Of the traffic and to produce the
greatest results to the public and to the
railroads themselves"
The present proposal is, as Mr..
WALKER d. Hines of Louisville showed
in his remarkable testimony the other
day before the Senate Committee at
Washington, to crystallize flexible ant
justly discriminatory rates into fixed
government rates which cannot be
changed except by the Intervention Of
some government tribunal, and by this
very process to increase "the tempta-
ton to depart from the published rate
AMI the lawful rate in order to meet
some overpowering and urgent com.
nlercial condition. New York Sun.
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gasding the intruder, started to his
fett.
After bowling respectfully, the new
comer stood silent. while his black
eyes searched with curious intentness
The, stern face of Gen. Jackson, whose
right hand had stolen into the breast
Of his coat.
The governor, who had risen when
he saw the key turned in the door,
low made step or two toward the
chair where lay his sword; but the
stranger, picking up the weapon be-
fore Claiborne could reach 1t, present
cd 1t to the latter with graceful bow,
coupled with courteous Permit me,
sir"
Then, turning quickly to Jackson,
he added, extending both arms to their
full length, either side OF him, Sure.
ly Gen. Jackson will not fire upon an
urarmed mani" And he advanced to
the table.
Gov. Claiborne's face had Redeemed
angrily as he took his sword from the
strangers hands and replaced it on the
chair; and Jackson's expression
changed somewhat, as. with "Assur-
cdly not, SIR" he withdrew his hand
from the pistol.
II beg, gentlemen, that you will par
don my intrusion" said the unknown
visitor, until you shall hear the OBJ
ject of my mission. And pray you
to believe that l come here for no
ctter reason than a desire to be of
use to you, and to the country both
Of you serve"
MAY we know your name, sir?"
inquired Claiborne, stiffiy, and with a
hsughtiness of manner in which there
was no sign Of softening.
II am the man whom your excellen-
cy has been pleased to proclaim an
OUTLAW and for whose capture you
have offered a reward of five hundred
dollars; the man"-now fixing his
piercing eyes upon Jackson's face
whom. with his followers, you, sir.
have branded as 'hellish banditti.' and
as the pirates of Barataria.' I am
Jean LATTE"
"You are a bold man, Capt. LATTE,
to venture into New Orleans. to say
nothing Of presenting yourself here"
was the governors uncnnci!iatory re-
sponse.
LATTE bowed. as II acknowledging a
compliment, and drawing package
from his breast, held it across the ta-
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HER WEAKNESS GONE
HOT FLASHES AND SINKING SPELLS
CONQUERED AT LAST.
0rs- Murphy Tells Her Fellov-ssAersrs
How She Got Rid Of SertOus Troubles
by simple Home Treatment

1rs- Murphy Tells Her FelIov-saAersrs
How She Got Rid Of Serioas Tronbies
by simple Homo Treatment
az had been bothered for several
years" said Mrs. Murphy, "by stomach
disorder. and finally became very weak
and nervous. Flashes of heat would
pass over me. and I would feel a. il
was sinking down. At such times
could not do any household work. but
would have to lie down, and afterwards
lwould have very trying nervous SPELLS"
Didn't you have doctor ?" she was
asked.
Yes. I consulted several doctors but
my health did not improve. One day .
friend asked me why did not try Dr..
Williams Pink Pills. She assured me
that they had proved Of the greatest ben.
eft in the case Of her daughter. In fact.
she praised them 70 enthusiastically that
my husband got me box"
"And what was the result?"
before had taken half Of the first
box my condition was greatly improved.
The quickness with which they reached
aud relieved all my troubles was really
surprising. After had used only three
boxes I had no more heat-flashes or
weak spells. Thanks to them, have
become a well woman."
Mrs. Mary ID. Murphy lives at No,
1908 Force street. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. the remedy
which she found so satisfactory, furnish
directly to the blood the elements that
give vigor to every tissue Of the body.
They can be depended on to revive fail
ing strength, and to Danish nervous.
ness. Their tonic properties are abso-
lutely unsurpassed.
As soon as there is drag, or dizziness, or
pallor, or poor circulation, or disordered
digestion. or restlessness. or pains, or ir-
regularities Of any kind these famous
pills should be used. They have cured
the most obstinate cases of anemia, dys.
pepsia, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous
prostration and even partial paralysis.
II you desire information specially
suited to your own case write directly to
the DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, NY. Every woman should
have a copy Of DR.. Williams "Plain
Talks to Women. (which will be mailed
free to any address on request. Any
druggist can supply the pills.
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Whlta let Iewelrx.

White Jet is the jewelry novelty of
1905 in Europe. 1t is like ivory, but
sparkles. and when 1t has been care
fully cut the effect is said to be d..z.
zling. Old Jet, both black and white,
Is being unearthed and reset. Queen
Victoria had magnificent collection,
which Princess Victoria of Schlsa
wis.dolstein inherited.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

Edyth-Are you going to Niagara
Falls on your wedding trip? Babette
NO. went there on my two previous
wedding trips and believe it's hoo
doc!
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

No. the average man doesn't under
stand classical music-and he is proud
of it.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

When a stupid-looxing twelve-year-
old boy was asked by the teacher in
what year he was born, he said that he
never was born. he had a stepmother."
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

When You Buy Starch
d buy Defiance and get the best, 16 OF.
Y tor 10 cents. Once used, always used.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09
TEA
TEA
Our tea is sound; our ad-
vice is sound. Our advice
is as sound as our tea.
IS as sound as our tea.

Your grocer returns your money II you doa't
like schillinRs Best
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

Never Judge mans knowledge Of
human nature by the opinion he has Of
himself.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children toethinG, eoftens the gums, reduces b
eAnmato, sllAys pain, cures wild collie 25c bottle
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09

In the game of life diamonds are
trumps only when man has good
deal.
The Holly chieftain., 1905-06-09
TEA
Is it tea that makes the Jap3
What makes a Russian?

Tbs unfo- tunate mans friends al.
Ways live long way of.
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Plican spe' p
[ht says ys,
southseFFh1
ntlly killed !! e..
this after
hotel anil, u
N his traip al,
|Pnack to III.
|ic |riical storm stt.Gia,
|olt Ss, Of light, s,Se
,a",rips ,asS the he
(iips h'p -
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,residel1t
| his trip
|lrnn, The ;,
|sxtrao:Fd,i.. !.
k,ich it I:
PRESIDED; NJ
|asgin !; until
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

The Board 81 Pardous in an executive
session at Carson, after considering the
applications for a communication Of SEN
.tence of German, Roberts end Sevener,
the condemned murderers Of Jack
Welsh, denied the application OF Cor
man and Sevener and continued the APP
plication Of Roberts 90 d later date. A
petition signed by Judge Curler, w. A.
Fogg, Rev. Van Devender and w. II.
A. Pike, asking FOR the Communication
Of the sentence OF Roberts, was pre-
scented to the board. The application
Of Linderman was not mentioned. In
referring to the matter Sheriff Lamb
Of Winnemucca spoke as follows: If
l could find q quality 81 manhood in
any one Of the four / would be among
the FIRST to give il consideration. But
knowing them as do, having run them
to cover after their robberies and muir
der and been in close touch with them
from the day they entered Winnemucca
on August 10, 1903. to the present
time, 1 have no sympathy whatever
with any one OF them. Roberts I re-
gard as one Of the worst criminals Of
the bunch; he made US more trouble
when a prisoner in the Humboldt
county Jail than all the others. He is
cruel and has not a heart beat in
unision with the better side Of life.
He Is a low, numbering, thieving brute,
who would cut a mans throat for -four
bits at any time that he thought he
could do so and not be detected. ]
think Roberts and his three companions
should suffer the extreme penalty Of
the law.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30
The Fight Pictures.

All records for the cost Of obtaining
a copyright have been broken by the
motion picture films of the Britt-N Nelson
battle. To get the governments pro-
lection for these photographs it was
necessary to make two complete films
of the whole fight, to be sent to Wash
ington. The cost Of each film was $3.50
or $500 for the two, and alIlthis invest
ment win be fore Jer locked up in the
archives Of the government. The two
films stretched out from end to end
measured upward of 10000 feet, or a
little less than two miles. In each film
there are 0 1000 separate photographs
or 100, 900 in all. The aggregate weight
of the five packages in which the films
were sent away was SO pounds.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30
LAS VEGAS 10 ToNopAH.
}. Ross Clark Confirms story of
Construction OF Railroad.

As mentioned in last Saturdays
BONANZA, the Clark road from Las
Vegas to Tonopah is 10 be built at
once. When seen in Los Angeles this
week j. Ross Clark stated the road
would be pushed to an early completion.
''The preliminary survey Of the line
has already been made" said Clark,
land grading will begin Immediately.
There are nc great difficulties in the
way of rapid progress. There will be
no tunneling and but few bridges 10
build, while the grades are easy. Just
how long it VIII take 10 complete the
road cannot BE stated positively, but IL
might be done within six months.
The definite announcement of mined
late work on this new line is welcome
news TO Los Angeles. In Importance
it is second only to the completion Of
the Salt Lake line. 1t opens to all
Southern California an immense gate
Of commerce, which swings both ways,
outward 60 allow The shipping Of manu-
featured and agricultural products and
inward for the pouring Of the great
flow Of gola CONT ned BE- the rich see.
ton Chat The line win tap.
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Made Thrir Pile

Lew and Frank Davis left for Port
land Tuesday to visit the Exposition.
The Davis brothers have cleaned up in
the neighborhood of seventy thousand
dollars during the past year through the
sale Of some of their mining claims.
They were the original locators of the
West Tonopah property, for which they
received a handsome figure, and are
heavily interested in Goldyke. They
viii be gone several weeks.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30
stewart Has Had Enough.

AI-Bullfrog Miner representative
asked Senator Stewart the other day.
if the story going the rounds of the
state press, that he would again be a
candidate for the United States Senate
was true and the venerable statesman
said emphatieally mo" 1T would
sound harsh and be considered coarse
for me to call them liars, but they
certainly do not handle the truth with
sufficient care to meet the ends of
veracity.
"No more office for me; never
shall ask for or accept another office of
any kind" That ought to settle it.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

The California & Nevada Mining and
Smelling Company has been organized
IN San Francisco with a capital stock Of
81, 600, 900, Former United States Sen
ator John P. Jones is the principal mon
eyed man behind the enterprise, and the
company was promoted by S. P. Lunt.
1t is intended to erect a large smelter
at some point on the California and
Nevada Railroad near the California
line
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

L. Adams Of this city has been given
the contract for the erection of the
brewery and cold storage plant on the
banks OF the Amargosa, at Gold Center.
". ]. Sinclair, J.. j. Martin and Charley
Cole are the principal owners in the
enterprise.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
In the Third judicial District Court
Of the State Of Nevada, in and
for the County Of kye.
STATE OF NEVADA,

STATE OF NEVADA, @
'oUNTY If NYE
TT IS ORDERED THAT THE COUNTY
l. Clerk 81 Nys Clnntg, in the State
Of Nevada. and W. II. Cuddy. one OF the County
Commissioners OF said Cou1 ty, draw in accord.
ance with law, from the Jury fox Of said
County, sixty names Of nOn-eXcmpt jurors 40
constitute the regular panel OF trial jurors for
The term OF the above named Court to com
mence in the town OF Touopah, said County and
state, on Wednesday the eth dag Of Septem-
Der, 1903, and that the persons whose names are
TO be 50 drawn be summond and required ia
appear aud attend as trial Jurors ia the above
named District Court at the Court room thereof,
In the town Of TOnopah, in said Comfy Of Nyf,
AT the hour of 10 O'Clock a N. on the eth day OF
sept mber, 1905.
1t is further ordered that The Clerk Of the
said Courj issue u venire accord tngly forthwith,
and deliver the same to the sheriff Of said
G unity for service.
PETER BREEN,
District Judge.
Dated august 28th, 1905 At
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30
NOTICE OF SALE.

HARRY HUDSON, HEREBY GTVf
i notice that have this 23rd day o. August
sold al my right, title and interest in tn
headlight barn and corral business in the tow
~ TonoPah, to + J., Conway All parties j
dehted 70 the firm VIII please call a. the 0fio
OF Cooks and Mackay in ronopau and settle tht
same. All parties holding claims against sale
arm will please present same At once
s+2d4t ARR HUDSON.
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Nnllon

II. G. Brougher hereby gives notice
that his name was used without his con
sent on authority, " th- Tokop Gold
Mining Company Of Goldfeld, and that
he has no connection with said company
either as a stockholder or officer.
IL. C.. BROUGHER.
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Box 1876, Tonopab, Ney.

Another lot Of Navajo blankets,
'Some extra large ones) just received
- The Miners Drug Store, Inc,
eoldeu's stone building. d
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

Sheriff Logan has been asked by the
board Of town trustees Of Rhyolite to
appoint a deputy to reside at that place
and the expense to be borne by The
cnrntv
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

We sold a few ourselves-of the
half million Gillette Safety Razors
sold during the past eighteen months,
and still more coming. The Miners
Drug Store, luc., Golden's stone
building. q
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

Charles Buell., a pioneer Of Virginia
City, died at that place last Tuesday at
the age of 60 years. Though he made
several strikes on the Comstock in
boom days he died comparatively a poor
man
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1905-09-30

Red Raven Splits, Aetna, Bartlett,
and Appollenaris water on ice at the
Union Drug store. u
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.

Dated august 28thl 1905
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1905-12-20
MINERS CONVENTION ENDS
Means the Abolition of the Concilia-
ton Board for One Thing-NIitch-
ell Starts for Home.

Siamoliin. Pa, Dec. 1S.-At the final
ession of the tri-state anthracite
miners convention some opposition de-
veloped to the action Of the conven-
ton i'll placing in the hands of a spe-
cial committee the demands to be made
upon the operators, but the action was
confirmed by Il large majority. The
result of the convention will be in eff
feet the abolition of the Cancellation
board which was appointed after the
investigations by the commission fol-
lowing the strike of 1902. The miners
for the most part have been opposed to
the workings of the cancellation board.
Another convention will he held be-
fore April /, probably ut Hazleton, to
receive the report of the committee.
President Mitchell has left for his
home in Spring Valley. ILL.,, where lie
expects to spend the Christmas holt
DAYS.