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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

waiting for Pitts, with their guns load
ed and cooked.
The climax came when word was re-
ceived that Pitts, still armed and raving.
had been seen at his grandfather's home
at French Creek. Thither a posse Of
100 men galloped without stop, while
the farmhouses in the neighborhood
were locked and barred by their frantic
Inmates. At French Creek the posse
was met by the news that Pitts had
been refused shelter by his GRANDPA
Their and was then bound down the
Stony Ridge road.
The posse followed. At a turn of the
road they saw him in the distance, and
they formed, ready to fire. He turned,
watched the squad a moment, drew his
revolver, vaulted a fence, and then,
while the posse grimly watched, he shot
himself four times and fell dead.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

THE GIRL HELD TIGHT TO THE RODS.
by freight train to Cass Lake. Sha
was promptly put off under the regula.
ton that freight trains must not carry
passengers. A "quitter" would have
given up at this juncture.
Miss McGarry's courage simply rose
with the emergency. Two things were
clear in her mind; she had to be In Cass
Lake to file upon the land and the
freight train must take her to Cass
Lake.
Then she skirted the long line of
freight and logging cars until she
reached the putting and greasy engine.
Grasping the pilot, she swung herself
upon it. No one had seen her and in a
few moments the train was under way.
Soon the engine was bounding from side
to side as it rushed along, but the plucKy
girl held the tighter to the rods and
braces near her perilous seat. Her fear
some sensations wore away to some ex-
tent, and the wild ride brought a de-
light in its danger and risk and sent the
blood coursing merrily through her
veins.
When Wilkinson station was reached
MISS McGarry was discovered and a Sec
ond attempt made 10 keep her off the
Train. But the railroad men could not
long deny the plucky girl with SO worthy
a purpose, and eventually she won the
day and came into Cass Lake on the
train in ample time to make her filing
on the land.
1t Is said that no contest can now liza
against her claim. Sheer pluck has won
Miss McGarry a farm.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

wedding took place the camp brushed
up its old clothes, brought out long for
gotten neckties and attended to a man.
The wedding had been hurried because
young Durand was forced that very day
to take up a claim 40 miles to the north.
1t had been staked out shortly before
by John North, an American adventurer,
suave Of manner and clever of tongue,
who had sold Durand a half interest
with the stipulation that he should in
vestigate the claim and take It up in
partnership before paying cash for his
share.
1t was too rough a country to permit
the woman to make the journey and
Durand was forced to postpone his
honeymoon until his return four months
later, So he left her Immediately after
the wedding, with her mother in n
small, but comfortable cabin, which
answered for q house, and set out
c%heerfully.
Six months instead of four elapsed
before the miner returned to find his
wife dead and in her place q week-old
baby girl. Gossips talked freely now
and Durand, grown old in a night,
started out to find John North. 1t was
a long search, but he found him half a
year later in the Big Shot camp more
than 100 miles In the interior. They
say at the camp that the men met by a
sluice-way In the evening, talked quiet
iy, and then disappeared In the forest. |
A little later a sharp report aroused |
amotleycrowdd deep in faro at a tumbled-
down shanty. Some thought they heard
two shots, but they were so close to-
gether that they might have been mis-
taken for m So they investigated
and came upon the body OF North.
big Durand was wicked with a gun.
I've seen him cut an eyelid from a loon
down at Nome" said one
well, it's their affair" said another.
No one saw Durand leave the camp,
for no one looked. The matter was re-
in due time to the nearest gov
eminent police post, and there 1t ended,
far as the Big Shot camp or the po-
lice were concerned. The memory OF
The incident was swallowed and forgot
ten and the participants passed out OF
he mind Of the Big Shot as mist disap-
bears before the morning sun.
The story would never have been
Known by Father Dufrefch had not
Durand appeared last spring In a Ium-
YER camp $50 miles north by west OF
AXE st. John, Canada. Nineteen years
hardened and aged him consider
IDLY, but although not 80 he maintained
youthful bearing and soon became q
,reat fayorite with the younger ele-
nent. He hired out to skid logs to the
iver, whence they are floated to civili-
alton. and was assigned a bunk in the
main camp. ,
In this camp, employed In the capac. +,
" OF maid, was a handsome girl of 10, |
ought by lumbermen, trappers and [
uides, and respected and idolized BY
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
GIRL LAND SEEKER RODE
ON THE COWCATcHEa
rut or q Train Once, She Was Per-
slstent, and Now She Owns
a Farm.

Cass Lake, Minn.-In the rush NJ
niers at the Cass Lake land Office
for government tracts Miss Edna NJ
garry attained celebrity.
MISS McGarrE made her settlement
upon me so-ea lied White City land at
midnight just before the tracts were to
come into market at The Cass LAKE ~,
nee. she was ~ miles from the Office
ana 10 secure her claim it was neces.
sary for her to be at the filing nlacs
"neh the doors were opened.
The young woman hurried to the sta.
ZION at Walker and attempted to travel
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
MONTANA HElRESS
BAlKS AT THE ALTAR.
Girl Objects to Aged Suitor, Runs
Away and WEEDS Lover on
Speeding Train.

Billings, Mont.-Miss Maud Gruwell.
daughter of State Senator CO, Gruwell,
deserted her promised husband, Ellis
Judd, of Chanute. Kan, at the altar here
the other day and FIVE minutes later
eloped with Everett b. Ferris, to whom
she was married by a clergyman on the
train as they went to Livingston,
MIR. Judd. who is a prominent business
maj in his home town, came here sew
eral days ago TO marry Miss Gruwell,
who had been his sweetheart for years,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
Corpse Gets Up and Walks.

Las Vegas, N. M.-Mrs. Frank May.
nard was reported TO have died and her
body was dressed for burial. The death
watch In an adjoining room was set,
when, to the terror Of the watchers, the
woman came walking into the room. She
has recovered entirely from the catalep-
tic condition and from the preceding
illness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

TO Spend Honeymoon in Lion Cage.
New York.-Henry Rey, 2S years Of
age, a lion tanner at a Coney island
amusement place, and Marie Louise
Maurel, %. a tanner Of lionesses, have
been married. Although bride and
bridegroom are accustomed to tanning
wild beasts, they were very gentle
when they appeared before the alder
man who made them one, and 1t was mo-
ticed that the young woman, who
thinks nothing Of facing the fierce Nu-
indian lion, trembled and was visibly
embarrassed during the ceremony. A
part Of the honeymoon will be spent in
fhs cage Of the lions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
Boy Sold for Sixpence.

London-Through the arrest at
Bradford Of a man named Smith, ac-
cused OF ill-treatment OF his seven.
year'old son, 1t was discovered that thu
accused had sold his child a few years
before for ~sixpence. The bill Of sale
was In writing and made a regular conl
tract. The child, however, fell Ill and
had been returned by the purchaser to
the father,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
Ate Hailstones; Frozs to Death.

Denyer.-A story comes from Colo
RADIO Springs that six valuable Picking
ducks, issuing from q barn after a
hailstorm, partook 80 hea rtily Of the
haiIstones that they died. and on being
opened we're found frozen inside. An
other duck was saved by pouring hoi
water on Its craw.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

tire and going into the mines at Parkers-
burg to work SO that her babies might
live.
As a mar she worked In the mines un-
I'll her strength gave out. There she
learned that the missing husband was
In this city, and leaving her children In
charge OF their grandmother she made
the trip here dressed as a man, and rode
on freight trains and associated with
tramps.
Patrolman Winchester found her on
Whiskey island. To him she admitted
being a woman. She has found friends
here who have supplied her with prop.
attire.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20

WITNESSES THEY WE'RE MAR
RIED.
but whom he had not seen for more
than a year, Everything was In readl-
ness for the wedding; the guests we're in
the church, and the bridegroom-to-be
was waiting in the yestibule.
Tell them will be ready In a min
ute" said Miss Gruwell, addressing her
bridesmaids. Then she slipped out Of
the parsonage, which adjoins the
church.
Dashing across the street she entered
a dry goods store, where Ferris is q
clerk.
Il can't marry Mr.. Judd" she gasped.
even II he is rich" and she flung her
arms around Ferris neck.
Ferris, who had long wooed the girl,
who is pretty and rich in her own right,
saw his opportunity. Putting on his hat
he seized the girl, arrayed in all her
bridal finery, and rushed for a train,
which was Just pulling out.
The couple scrambled onto the last
car, amid the cheering of the passengers.
Rev, John M. Brownson, of Timberline,
was on the train and he responded when
a preacher was called for.
Then, with several passengers, among
them two Crow Indians, a cowboy and a
travelling salesman as witnesses, the
couple were married.
1t was learned half an hour later
through a telegram Ferris sent to a
friend here that the flight on the train
prcarranged, and that Miss Cru
wells objection to Mr.. Judd was that he
was old enough to be her father.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
TheRoot of the EVIL.

He-Do yu object to the smoking Of
cigarettes?
She-No but object to the smoker.
-Clevelad Plain Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-10-20
The Penalty Of Success.

Patient-Isn't that a pretty big bill?
Doctor-Well, living costs more than
1t used to, you KNOWN. " Sun.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16

both the Newport Weekly Inde- pendent and Kansas City Weekly Star. A good foreign and a good home paper for the price of one. This offer holds good till April 1st. btd
 Wanted Trustworthy man or woman to manage business in this county and adjoining terri tory for we'll established house of solid financial standing. S2O straight cash salary with all nec- essary expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Position permanent; previous experience not essential. No investment required. We furnish every thing. Enclose self-addressed envelope. Address, Manager, BIO Como Block, Chicago, III. 6
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
STATE GUARD TO
 BE REORGANIZED.
Militia to Be Reduced to Two Full Regiments and Placed
 on Military Basis.

Little Rock, March 15-The Arkansas State guard, since the passage of the State appropria- tion bill, is to be reorganized. The details of the plans have not yet been decided upon, but it is assured that the militia is to be made a more compact and effic- tent body.
 At present there are two regi- ments of twelve companies each, with nine unassigned companies. By a process of elimination through the inspection to be made by regular army officers in April, this force is to be re- duced to two full regiments, the most efficient companies being retained and the others dis banded.
 The guard will by this means and through other changes, be put on a strictly military basis, so that the greatest possible ser vice may be secured of it.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
WHY KIDNEY DISEASE
 IS DANGEROUS.
Neglect of the First Warning Symp- toms is the Prime Cause of so Many Deaths from the Dreaded
 Bright's Disease.
It is Easily Durable in the Early Stages.

Kidney diseases are so destructive to human life because they do not manifest alarming symptoms until the constitu- ton is seriously weakened and the strength exhausted. Then, too often, the remedies employed by many physi- cians are of indifferent or doubtful value, and the patient rapidly sinks under the disease. The wisest course is to apply reliable kidney and liver remedy on the first abbearance of the symptoms. A little uneasiness in the small of the back, digestive troubles, bowel irregularities and disorder in the urinary organs are matters of small moment in the estima- tion of strong men and women, yet they have a serious meaning. They show clearly that the kidneys are suffering and need help, which must be forth coming at once to prevent serious, per- haps fatal consequences. A few doses of Prick1y Ash Bitters at this time would prove of inca1cu1ab1e value in restoring the weakened organs to health. An investment or one QOlldT III DOLlle or Prick1y Ash Bitters when the disease is yet in the early stage will save hundreds of dollars in doctors bills, besides the suffering that would surely follow should the disease be allowed to fasten itself in the body. The excellent curative power of Prick1y Ash Bitters is not confined to the first stages of kidney disease. It is equally eficacious in severe or chronic cases. Physicians have used it as last resort, in cases that defed their best efforts, with the most brilliant results, and it has shown its superiority over the many so-called kidney cures, now being loudly advertised, in instances innu- merab1e.
 Accept no substitute. Insist on having the genuine Prickly Ash Bitters with the large figure i'll red on the front label.
 Sold at Drug Stores. Sf.OO per bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
SHERLOCK HOLMES AGAIN.
A New Series of Detective Sto- ries in the Kansas City Star.

Conan Doyle's detective sto- ries, with the marvellous Sher- lock Holmes as their hero, have achieved the greatest success of recent years. Appreciating this fact, the publisher of Golfers Weekly, New York, induced MT. Doyle to write a final series of the great detectives adventures. Repeated refusals were followed by increased inducements, and finally MT. Doyle agreed to write thirteen stories for $45,0O0, or about eC cents a word. The en- tire correspondence was by ca ble.
 The amount paid by Golfers is the largest ever paid for such work and does not include the right to publish the stores in book form. By special arrange ment with Golfers these famous stories are being printed in the Kansas City Star, one story each week, beginning in the daily edition of Saturday, February II, and in the weekly Wednesday,, February 15.
 None of the present popular features of the Star will be cut down or omitted to make room for this remarkable set of stories. Practically the contents of a Sl.5O book will be added to the con- tents of the Star in three months without any increase of the sub- scription price, 10 cents week for the daily Star, (mornlng, ,,yening and Sunday, 13 complete papers a week. and 25 cents a year for the weekly Star.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
IN SOCIETY,".
ROUND DOZEN CLUB.

The Round Dozen club was de- lightfully entertained Wednesday afternoon at the elegant home of Mrs. J. H. McHugh on Hazel street.
 Owing to the absence from the city of many of the members, there were few present, but the meeting, nevertheless, was a most delightful one.
 Those present were Mesdames John w. Wallace, I. D. Price, Wm. Mosby, c. w. Beard. T. B. Stewart, L. B. Willis, E. R. Beane.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

I. D. Price for garden seed in bulk. 55btf
 See the latest in blouse sets at the Palace Jewelry store. 73d4t
 Henry Grant of Hickory Grove was a Newport visitor Thurs day.
 Seed potatoes, onion sets and garden seeds at Bowen's Cash Store. 6lbtf
 That new lot of spring skirts. Have you seen them? Bowen's Cash Store. 72btf
 Ar-ka-no headache powders 1Oc. No cure, no pay. Jacocks, the Druggist. 67b7t
 A. J. Benjamin of Kansas City was mingling with Newport friends Thursday.
 Miss Mabel Stayton left Wed- nesday afternoon for a visit to her sister at Brinkley.
 Plants Pure and Sure" gar- den seed are the best. For sale in bulk at I. D. Prices. 55btf 
 Don't buy that spring or East CT belt until you see the line at the Palace Jewelry store. 72b6t
 Miss Harry Weaver came Thursday to assist Miss E. Gra- ham in the millinery store.
 White River dropped nearly two feet Wednesday, standing 16.5 feet on the gauge Thursday.
 Big reductions on our lisle tis- sues, cotton voiles, crepe de chimes and all spring dress goods this week. Bowen's Cash Store.
 Mech1in lace, worth from
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16

Sold at Drug Stores. Sf.OO per bottle.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
REMARKABLE CURE OF
 RHEUMATISM.

Mir. Michael Doran, employed by the American Bridge Co.,, Youngstown, O., writes: "I want to say for the benefit of my fellowmen that I have been suf- fering for long time with acute Rheumatism in my knees. I had tried every kind of remedy, including an expensive course of electrical treat ment but all of no avail. One day at the suggestion of my druggist l took a bottle of Paracamph to try. The effect of its use was magical. l got relief at once, and after using three or four bottles I believe l am perma- nently cured. It is certainly won- derful remedy, and upon my advice a number of friends have tried Para camph, and the verdict is unanimous that it will do all that is claimed for it." Don't suffer from Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore and Stiff Joints. Use Paracamph. It has cured others and will cure you. Your druggist will sell 1t to you on guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. No cure, no pay. Get bottle to-day. Trial size 25c 1; family sizes soc and $1.0O. If you have never tried Paracamph we will send you a trial size free. Write to-day. The Paracamph Co.,, Louisville, Ky.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

c. A. Burton 26, and Hattie M. Lee, 23, both colored of Weldon.
 Sam'l Sharp 21, and Shelley Fitzwater IF, both of Tucker man.
 E. J. Willis 35, and Anna Tor pitz IS, both of Remmel.
 Willis Mullins 26. and Mrs. Ary Miller 27, both colored of Tupelo.
 Charles Fraisure 23, and Earl McGee IS, both of Tuckerman.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

Saw mill and 1000 acres of oak for sale cheap. Party de- sires to look after other business. Amply at this office. This mill ;s 2 bargain and can be secured for $450.
Newport daily independent., 1905-03-16
Mech1in lace, worth from 12 to 25c a yard, one week only 9c a yard at Wolff Goldman Mere. Co. 74bti

Mrs. Paul Kyler of Louisiana passed through Newport We'd nesday, going to Sulphur Rock to visit relatives.
 Dr. R. c. Dorr, one of Bates ville's best physicians, was a guest in this city a few hours Wednesday night.
 Mrs. Harry Herring and little son left for Batesville Thursday morning for weeks visit to their cousin, Mrs. w. F. Ball.
 Miss Esther Neill who has been visiting her parents, Col. and Mrs. Robert Neill of Bates will, arrived home Wednesday.
 Mrs. Junius Bracy of Bases- vile, who has been visiting rela- tives in Tennessee for several weeks, was a guest of the Hazel Wednesday night, returning home.
 Capable men and women for census work and to act as representatives in this and adjoining territory for magazine and music business of old estab- lished house. Our catalogues list over 5000 magazines and 5000 selections of music at cut prices. Salary SIS per week. Experience unnecessary, but good references required. Ad- dress Sprague Wholesale Co.,, 27O Wabash ave-, Chicago, Ill.
 By special arrangement the publisher has been able to secure clubbing proposition with the Kansas City Weekly Star, one of the best metropolitan papers l, of the West, whereby we are en- abled to offer for $l paid in ad- vance one years subscription to
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-06
Notice of Forfeiture.
Catalla, Alaska, March

Catalla, Alaska. March t, 1905. To James Casey and E. Falion or his unknown heirs or representatives ii any.
 You and each cf you are hereby notified that the undersigned, W. II. Campbell has expend- ed during me year lyJi, one hundred (sluo) dol lars ln !aDof and Improvements upon each of The following oil claims situated in the Kayak Recording District. District of Alaska, to wit Casey oil claim No. the location certificate of which is recorded in Book of Mining Loea- lions and Declaratory Statements Il; page 26J Casey oil claim No. The location certi iicate of which is recorded in Book l of Mining Loca- tioIs and Declaratory Statements at page 26i 1: and Casey oil claim No. the loeatio.: certiii- cate of which is recorded in Bnok 1 oI Mining Locations and Declaratory Statements at page 2ni, all Of which records in the office t,I hH District Recorder oi Kayak Recording District, District of Alaska. Said expenditures were made in order tO hold each of said ell ms un- der The provisions of section 2s2i of the Revised statutes ''i the United States, and the amend mtnis thereto. concerning annual work on mining claims, being the amount required to hold each oi said claims for the year ending Det ember 3l. l9Ji. And if at the expiration of ninety days from the publication of this notice yon fail or refuse to contribute your propor- non of such expenditure as co-owner, your interest in said mining claims and in each of them will become the property of the under signed, W. II. Campbell. yoni co-owner who has made the required expenditure by the terms of said section.
 W. III. CAMPBELL.
 First publication March Is.
 Last publication June Ia.
The Alaska prospector., 1905-04-06

Rent-Furnished house-Stull.
 German Sausage. Peoples Market
 The Fairbanks mail arrived yes- terday.
 Fresh Oysters on every steamer for Wikidel.
 The prettiest line of Art Linens at the Ladies Bazaar.
 D. C. Brownell and wife will % to Seward on the next boat.
 The Valdez Laundry does first class Tailoring as we'll as frst-class laundry work.
 Snow Glasses for the trail at the Owl Drug Store.
 New Belts and New Ties at the Ladies Bazaar.
 Mir. and Mrs. Al. Jackson left for Juneau last Saturday on the Santa Ana.
 c. D. Shaw of the White House was in town for a few days this week.
 J. D. Meenach of Ellamar, was in town the first oi the week. He spent the winter in the East.
 Mrs. Kinghorn left on the Port land for the States. She will % to Fairbanks when navigation opens.
 Mir. and Mrs. Kraemer have moved into the house on Broad way formerly occupied by Al. Jack son.
 The A. B's. have fitted up the office over Wikidel's, formerly oc- cupied by commissioner Lyons. for club room.
 The Tillicum Club house is rap idly nearing completion. The papering and finishing work is now heing done.
 J. J. Yakshaw is making exten- sive improvements in the house re- gently purchased by him from F. J. KiEghorn.
 The continued warm weather has broken up the canyon so that hereafter the mail will have to-take the summer trail
 Geo. Hazelett will arrive on the Excelsior. His wife and family accompany him and will spend the summer here.
 The Santa Clara returned from Ellamar, where she had been load ing ore, yesterday afternoon and left shortly af:erward for Seattle.
 Mrs. E. w. Miller, wife of the agent of the N. w. s. $. Co.,, arr rived on the Santa Clara. She will spend the summer here.
 Arthur Kreuger, who passed through here few weeks ago with the body of his brother who died at Fairbanks, returned on the Santa Clara. He is enroute to Fairbanks.
 Geo. Brown came in Tuesday from Copper Center with a man named Max Wakkila, who is sui fering from an attack of muscular rheumatism. The patient is now in the hospital.