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Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Held for Ransom
 In Macedonia

Salonica, Oct. II 1l.-Brigands have been exceedingly active here for some time past There have been several cases in which prisoners of importance have been glad to arrange for ransom.
 Recently prominent Englishman who was travelling in the mountains of Macedonia, in defiance of all advice and warning, was captured by the brigands. With the dogged obstinacy of his coun- trymen, he refused to consent to ran- som. After some physical persuasion, which consisted of cestain exquisite tortures, the Englishman consented to send for the money.
 His friends, however, either forgot him or never received the letter Yester- day the British consul at Menastir re- ceiyed a neat parcel containing the right ear oi the Engli-hman and note stating that fl the ransom should not be paid within certain time the other ear would he forwarded, and II that failed the tourist would bs killed The money will be paisl.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Stolen Irish Crown
 May Be in Chicago

London, Oct 4.-It is now thought that the ancient historical crown of Ire land, formed out of native gold, but possessing historical value far beyond its intrinsic worth, which was stolen from the home of John Mulhend Sept I, is now believed to be in Chicago. De- tectives are working up clews in that city.
 The crown is said to be valued at a million dollars. The thieves, however, can not sell it, and it is feared that they It is hoped, however, that the crown is being held for ransom.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Pride of the Village Goes
 Back to the Hills.
Alexander's Valuable Pet Escaped and Mrs. Alexander Weeps
 Over the Loss.

Early last summer Indian Alexander brought home from Nulato pair of specimen and wears coat worth at least $50 in the local market It is of that silken black so highly prized by furriers the world over. The other is a common cross fox, chiefly cared for as companion for its aristocratic mate.
 Alexander picketed in the space be- tween two cabins and kept his pets there, the pride of his household and the envy of the entire village. He loved to tell the great price he had paid for the foxes, which rose and fell according to the exuberance of his own spirits.
 About the time the big caribou hunt commenced, almost a month ago, Alex ander went to Julius Rahmstorf and wanted to procure bill of goods with the foxes as security.
 They may run away said the mer- chant; "skin the black fox and 1 will take the pelt as security for all you want"
 "Never" And Alexander departed on the hunt with resentment ranking in his heart.
 Ten days ago the worst happened. Mrs. Alexander looked into the cage and the black fox was not there. Its low bred mate was left alone.
 Mrs. Alexander's cries aroused the village and the whole populace began d search. Twice the pretty pet was seen by women of the village, but overtures were in vain. Now many traps are set in the nearby hills.
 ''I ely all time" Mrs. Alexander says between sobs. And indeed the poor woman is said to be inconsolable.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

United States ambassadors of the first rank are those sent to England, Ger many, France and Russia. They are paid each $l7 300 d year. Those sent to Austria and Italy get $l2,000 The Brit ish ambassador at Washington gets $32, . 500; at Paris, $45,0OO; St. Petersburg, $35 800; Berlin and Vienna, 0,OO0 i; Rome, $35,0O0. In every ease England owns her embassy buildings, while the United States rents hers.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

The last heard of John the Bear Hunter he was headed this way from Seattle. lt has been definitely an- uouncvd that Mir. Roosevelt will tour the Alaskan Yukon next year Putting this and that together, it backs like shortage might be anticipated In bear- skins in lao7. \ hint to fur dealers Is sufficient.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Have Their Troubles, Also.

tive, was given q jury trial Tuesday in commissioner court on a charge of shying pair of old shoes at his wife. He acknowledged the corn and Judge Slanc gave him ten days.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

The visit of Peace Plenipotentiary Witte to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas in New York has awaken ed new interest in the church and it's services in that city. The very elaborate services last two hours and two priests oiliciate.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

The largest antlers oi Alaska moose are in the ficld museum st Chicagu. They have spread oi 7s i-2 inches and weigh a i-2 pounds.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

It is given out that the gross earnings oi the excursion steamer Spokane during the past season were tl2s,u0, the largest amount ever reached by this boat in a single year.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20

We notice ,lecisled improvement in the market if tainted money. Wall street News.
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
Investigator Churchill
 Fair to the Governor

The mail last Saturday brought the Sitka Cablegram of Sept 2S. A good deal of the papers, space was devoted to Special Agent Churchill, who has spent the summer in Alaska making investiga- tions into governmental affairs for the department of the interior. This sys- tenn of travelling overseers maintained by the federal government to report on Alaskan officials now appears to be d well-establshed principle in the man. agement of the territory. It is a de- grading and demoralizing system, and must eventually render it impossible for self-respecting men to hold office in Alaska: but on the whole it is better than for the government to rely for its information on "self-appointed lobby ists, senatorial, congressional and indi- vidual investigating parties, officials of the district and agents of outside and inside rings who are constantly seeking to control the territory's affairs
 Regarding Mir. Churchill the Cable gram said:
 ''It is learned on good authority that during his stay in Sitka Frank C. Churchill, the special agent of ths inte rior department, has laid before Gov. Brady a copy of charges made against him. These charges have to do with the governors connection with the Key nolds-Alaska Development Company.
 ''The governor was given an opportu- nifty to answer them and has done so, his reply occupying several typewriter sheets.
 "Mr. Churchill's trip began June 3, and he has visited nearly every town from Point Barrow to Sitka. He has been Investigating all kinds of things for the government for seven years.'
 In another article on MT. Churchill the Cablegram says:
 Frank C. Churchill, the man all south eastern Alaska has been curious to see, has come and gone. It is safe to say that as a seven-day wonder he is a distinct failure with most people.
 "About all the majority of Sitka sees to him is an unusual night, an astonish- ing breadth of shoulders and an almost white mustache. Those who have talked with him have been surprised to find his questions few and apparently very com monplace, and that what interest he has in Alaska appears to be wholly super ticial. No receptions have been given him; no public demonstration has been made on his account. He has rambled around Sitka like tourist.
 "The fact of the matter is that, liter ally, people have not got next to MT Churchill.
 First in importance in the eyes of all Alaskans, whether they fevor or oppose the governor, is the relation of MT. Churehil's trip to Gov. Brady. The Cahlcgram believes She governor plays a very unimportant part in Mir. Churchill'S investigation, and that part is merely as regards his suitability from a standpoint of utility and adaptability only. If Gov. Brady is under investigation it k for the
Yukon Valley news., 1905-12-20
NOTICE OF MEETING.

\ meeting of the Miners Association will be held at WHAT CHEER BAR, Thursday evening" Dee. 2S. Every miner should make an extra effort to be present.
 c. w. LEDGER, President.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
CTo be oontInned1

Depended Upon the Appropriation.
Senator Cullom says there we're no
weather maps and no weather science
when he was a younger To
these new-fangled notions he ascribes
the increased volume OF modern talk
about the weather. In fact he thinks
we should have much less weather
were Il not for the governments sci
entihc meteoTologists.
The lack OF foundation FOR weather
talk" said be in conversation about
the cold wave, reminds me Of a Chi
CAGE man who came here years ago
In behalf Of an appropriation for some
health project in that city.
~'Pleuro-pneumouia, said he, easily.
Is Just sweeping through Chicago
"'oh. no. I answered. You can't
mean that severe cases OF pneumouia
are prevalent now In Chicago
well. he explained. they viii be
n we don't secure this ~Rpproprla
ton. "-washlngt0R Post
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

Prof Duncan Campbell Lee former
~ head OF the Cornell department Of
o-atory. Is an Adonis tn form. a Ches-
tsraeld In and a Beau Brnm'
nell In attire. Ills onotime colleague
Morse stephens. could readily obtain
employment AZ a dime museum Tat
man did he not End history more To.
eratiYe. Finally Prof. Harry Powers
% the same institution, though "a o.
the most gcaial OF men. was nothing
less than MerhisioDhelian in appear
ance. Coming down the compus one
day this striking trio passed two
ladies. one OF whom was evidently a
stranger being shown the local sights
Her companion was about 10 explain.
Those were professors-
Professors. indeed interrupted
the visitor. Il should call them the
world. the flesh and the deviL"-NeW
York Times.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

years before. an Indian had Impaired
its secret to Ihatte, and shaplra's de
ceased uncle. the former owner OF
Kanauhana. had been one Of Bara-
tarta's mos faithful agents.
Gen la Roche and LATTE had held
a long consultation. during which the
latter had told his host OF the recent
visit from the English officers: q
their proposition and OF Belache's de-
rarture for New orleans for the pur-
pose OF laying the barbarian offer
before the governor,
Ia Roche. like LATTE. wondered a
Beiuehe's unexplained failure 20 re
turn. Ho also expressed surprise that.
in the face ~ such an unusual and i'm.
rortant event. he had not been sent
for by the governor. with whom his
relations. both personal and onclai.
were very close. and who. he felt as
surcd. would not decide the matter
upou his own responsibility.
Il must 80 TO tho city this after.
noon or to-morrow morning, At the Tat.
est the general had eaid. when the
CONSULTATION was ended. aud the clock
on the msntcl 81 his study had. by
ehiminE twelve. caused LAatto Ia rise.
saving that he must 30 over 90 Kanau.
hama. and q Count de CaEeneau
he was hack within an hour. but
saw nothing OF MadomolEolio de Case.
rcau until an were seated al dinner.
when young Stewart was giving a
lively account ~ something that had
occurred that forenoon. while be Was
hunting.
The story created considerable
LAUGHTER. and latte noticing the
sonened look and gracious name OF
the Island Rose toward himself as.
crihcd them. ~ well as tho fearless
glanccs with which she met his eyes.
20 az entirely wrong cause.
They would have made him very
happy being SO Ike those be had
formerly known. had Il not been for
the belief that love FOR another man
was 10Y temperlng her feeling and at
ctude toward himself. Just as the real,
ity OF his own hopeless love was Civ
inc his bearing toward LaEalie a gen.
ueness he had never before accorded
the girl. and which. despite her cool
reception Of bis advances. brought q
brighter color % her cheeks, aud
awakened IN her heart a strange thrill
Of hope,
The effect Of Zeney's defense Of
Latte. and IAtalie's surprising In
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
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~ nmH ILLUSTRATORS sr Don { WILSON
07ezrx 1s y IN Aovz 1ogsD3
EW AEs, RDp-J
BY MARY DEVEREUX

4 happen 70 know, because I have
heard the same tale from my uncle.
who knew this boy at that time. The
boy IL nov known TO you a Capt
Jean IAhtte."
Capt IAhtte!" wss the amazed.
half lncredulous exclamation.
Lazalie nodded.
Capt. Jean Lahttel" repeated Rose
do Cazeneau. her voice faint with az.
constituent. And yet" she added.
as II trying 20 grasp the wonderful
fact. -he told me, when be brought
me 10 my g~randpere, that he had
known my mother. but ] supposed he
had met her in New Orleans"
"Wal II Capt. Jean who brought
you from the chOctaws?" asked La
zalie. now surprised In turn.
Mademolselle de Cazeneau nodded.
bu. seemed disincllned 10 enter into
details and fortune favored her in
this. for Lazalie said. There is Capt
Jean now"
He was coming across the fields
toward them. apparently on his way
10 Ka~nauhana. But, just as they no
tlced him he took a sharp turn 10
the left. In the direction Of the tim
Der. where. at the edge OF the woods.
two men stood as n waiting his APP
proach. One Of them was Shapiro.
who was leaning on a long gun. and
his companion was Baptisune.
"That man with the gun Is the one
from whom grsndpere rented u new
plantation" said Rose. as the two
girls. walking slowly. watched la
htte's tall figure approaching the
waiting men. Il wonder where be
lives. He is always about the helds
and woods. yet there is no house for
msny miles. except Gen. Ia Roche's
and the one al Kanauhana."
Far in the depths Of the wood upon
whose edge Shapiro and Baptistine
stood, and upon the domain OF Kanau-
hama. was the entrance to the so
called "Colonueh."
Il was apparently nothing more
than a ragged fssure OF earth. choked
by vines and tangled forest Erowths
and suggesting only the lair Of q Wild
beast or deadly serpent But. some
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
CHAPTER XIV.

Zeney. who had little liking for the
Spanish beauty. now took herself on
and the two girls soon went down
stairs together, 10 see the count De
Cazeneau. whom. feeble and emaciat-
ed. they found lying back among the
pillows OF his chair.
On the floor. near the counts chair.
we're two sacks, which both girls saw
were the counterparts OF those
brought to Gen. La Roche's house that
same morning. and an old negro-one
who seemed trusted in his masters
anairs-was on his knees. having Just
finished tying the mouth OF n Of
them.
His master then. as Lazalie and
Rose entered the room. making a
motion for him 10 desist. he had sub
sided 10 the floor. apparently waiting
for the call TO be ended, and Made
moiselle de Cazeneau felt that her
grandfather was DESTROYS that his Wis
itors should leave him.
This they did. and were half way
across the FIRST field. when Lazalie
put an arm about the shoulder Of the
slight figure beside her.
Little Rose. when found you I
saw you had been crying. and I've
been wondering about & ever since.
VIII you not tell me what has been
troubling your"
Rose. lifting a pair OF earnest eyes
20 the dark. brilliant face. asked.
Tell me. LAEalie. have you known
Capt Jean IongG"
LAzalie came to a halt and her lids
narrowed as they dropped over her
SPARKLING eyes. from which all laugh
ter Was gone
known him iongg Yes. and no.
doubt II any soul. even those nearest
him. can claim truthfully % know
that man. lived Tor many years in
my uucie's house. where capt Jean
also lived; that Is. he came snd went
But. for the last three yeau. I've not
seen him until this morning
Something In her tone-somethlng
IN her face-her manner, caused a sus.
picion 10 fash through Mademoiselle
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
FOR A BIG GOOD aoAos MEET.
Many Prominent Men VIII Attend the
Gathering at Cameron, Mo- May -.

Many Prominent Men VIII attend ?
Gathering at Cameron, NO. May -.
CAMERON. MO-An aIl-day good
roads Convention viii be held here.
Wednesday. May - The meeting VIII
be under the auspices Of the National
Good Roads association. Among those
who VII be present are: Colonel ".
II. Moore, president OF National Good
Roads association: Martin Dodge. d.
rector office Of public road inquiries.
Washington; Senator A s. Main, vice
president National Good Roads ass0-
citation. Jacksonville. Fla: Colonel T.
p Rixey. organizer and lecturer Of
National Good Roads association. St
Louis; William Bradbum. civil euEin-
Ger and road exper OF National Good
Roads association: George W. Cooley.
engineer and road expert, Minneapolis,
Miun.: Wellington 2. Lnucks. orga-
nicer for National Good Roads associ-
alton; Ex-Governor A. ~. Dockery. and
Dr. b. W. Baker. president Of Missouri
Wesleyan college. Cameron: James
Lloyd and Frank b. Keeper. congress
men First and Third districts Of Mis-
souri,
Senator Warner. Senator Stone, Gov.
oruor Folk and Coneressmen ". ".
Rucker. Edward C. Ellis and 3. F. Ful-
kerson. have been invited TO atuepd
and deliver short addresses
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

KANSAS CITY. NO - C. Leslie
Stockwell, the New England National
bank mail teller. who was accused o.
~embezzling sI.750. vas arralgned be-
fore John NJ Nuckols. United States
commissioned. He pleaded guilty
The commissioner fixed his bond a.
$1,000 and issued commitment papers
for him until his father. who was in
court, could secure bondsman. Moth
ing further will be done in the case
Until the grand jury meets. the first
Monday In November.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

dc C-aFeneau's mind. lmpoliiug her to
say. before realizing that she had ut
tered he words. "I.aEalie. do you
love. or hate. Capt Jean9
Lazalio turned 80 herceiy that her
small companion was startled and.
rsrreiting her query. FASTENED 20 say.
You speak kindly ~ him, yet your
eyes seem to hold no kindness for
him. myself-do you know, ! really
dread him. I cannot tell what 20
think about the man. for Zeney says
Il was not Capt Jean who killed men
and burned their ships. and was a
wicked pirate. but that these things
we're done by another man, whom
Capt Jean was with. and who Is now
dead
-Did Zonoy tell you the name Of this
other man-thia wicked captain, who
did such cruel thIngsy inquired la
aalle. with assumed carolessness, and
her companion could not see the sui
len hre Ia the dark eyes nov staring
straight ahead.
ooh. yea: he was called Capt
iaro.
Rose was startled by a peculiar
laugh from Iagalic. whose face was
atHi turned away. But the hardening
curve % the rcd under lp 10 be sec
Ia proalc. told her shat she had said
something 20 anect the Spanish
beauty unplcasantly
she could not hclp feeling uneasy,
and after a short silence added. With
the wish 10 say something which
might give no odense rs Il not rath.
er odd that q was this very Capt
Laro who brought my mother over
from Francof"
tazallo's face had rcgained much
OF its usual expression, ana Madcmoi-
selle Dc Cazcneau. feeling somewhat
treasured. slipped her hand within
the rounded arm OF her friend.
And my mother told me Of such a
handsome boy who was In the place
with them that night-one this Capt
Iaro said he was as tend OF rs m
own son"
A curious look vas in the black
eyes that glanced sidewise As Iaaalie
asked. what was the name OF this
wonderful boyf"
That ! 90 not know; my mother
never thought 20 mention H."
LaEalle laughed. shall , tel you
mis- nameg-
"Youi How eAs you possibly know
az
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

TIE average eastern toqrist vhea
Fisliiag Caafornia eaters tAe state az
los Angeles takes q fee rides 90 the
Varoes uatiaisnE esectric 1nss. hus
ties cato ne FaiR fos San fFsaeEee
visits ne seals and hasssns north ~.
east aErming thsl - has ea Calf
farnta -egt has hef Tyus - has
saen sights 10 Nhieh his eyes were aos
accustomed. eA1ea varlens traits and
vegetables straageFs 60 his palate
ana breathea tbs sontrous aiF aat 20
Sc Cahf0rnia undgrstandlagiy ccs
must ylslt The moan,ains a. vel as
the valleys Probably no other sec
ttoz d rlebcr IN seeaes acted tF thesr
beauty and grandeur. piaces made
famous IA hisusgsra thar IS TaQlunpe
cornty. Ia the Sierra Seyaaa kslthliis
a. CsllfaruiA-S IA Saith tn sunset
Mazxriae FOR MAJ
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
counTY FAlas In MIssoOal.
Bssretary Eiiis's List q Ssnmsr sno
Fali Essats IN This state.

COLUMBIA. MO-GcorEe % Eiiis
secretary u the state board u asfi.
sulture. has given 0ut the folioSing
ist u Missouri fairs for 1906.
Albany, Gentry county s. ". Clark.
secretary. August y . Sept G Bunee-
lon. Cooper county. vi. b Rearus
August 80 70 Sept 1; Carthage. Jas
per county. Miss Emma Knen. Sept
Is 20 s.Calisornia. Monitcaa county.
Ia. y Hardy. Sept 8 20 .. Cape GlraT.
.ieau. Cape Girardeau county, 2 II.
.Engelman. Oct 10 70 Is; Columbia.
Boone county. b. r. Hatteu. July -
% IS: Chillicothe. Livingston county.
;. b. Rohre. Sept n 10 IS Cuha.
Crawford coBnty. Thomas l. Baxter.
Sept 20 TO %: Ha%rrisonville. Cas-
county. Duncan Russell. Aug 8 % Ia
~Higginsvflle. lafayette county. c. A.
Keith. Aug. 1 to &: Holden. johnson
county, E K Steele. Aug Is 70 IS;
Joplin. Jasper county. b. NJ Robinson
July ( 20 Z; Lees Summit. Jackson
county. H.. z. Lamplin. Sept 5 20 s.
Nevada, Vernon county. ". f. Clark,
July IS e q: Orna Scott county. r
J. Wright Oct 1 70 Z: Marion. Pal
myra county. G. B Thompson. Sept
10 70 Is; Paris. Monroe county, J. r
Phillips. Sept s 70 s. Platte City
Platte county, William Forrnan. Aug
p 10 %; Rich Hin. Bates county. w
81. Tygard. ir.. July IL 10 IL; Spring
field. Greene county. W. T. Bigbee
Sept y to Is: Sedaiia. Pettis county
J. r. Rippey. Aug. q 70 &c: Trenton
Grundy county. Il C. Smith. Sept
70 S; Warrensburg. Johnson county
S. Y. Sanders. Sept 2s 70 Oct 3
Washington, Franklin county, J. T
Kahmann. Sept. Z % 9.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

Nhe1 a cep us44r QecCU@ Sled
with heavy. p1ia0negs air. u is never
safe 70 80 Into q znul l. has been
cleaned q When your bofy has
heen poisoned with the fouI residAss
o. undiEeste1 food Il is i1st - ueee
SAY 10 clean g. oct To 90 tbs peas
antiy ard safety take Dr. CsidEelE
tLaNEurel SYrup PFun Z Is q
pure. scientific ureparaIiou Whteh has
no equal tn the cure % conE0pztiuz
headache hiluascess and stomach
trouble. sold By ali druggists az soc
and SIen M0ney back u Il talls
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18
Two ha,lonaI sanks rh.r,.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MOTHS
town is to have two national banks.
The Clay County state hank OSned
by III. W. s, Woods, president o. the
National Bank Of Commerce IN Kansas
City. Is 70 be made . national baRk
with a capital stock Of $4,000 Judge
Adrain Gordon o. Ray Is the organizer
q the other one with a capital stock
OF $4,000.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1905-05-18

KANSAS CITY. Mo-A Jury was
lmpaneled In the federal PAT TO try
J. 1. Brown. a broker who hsd an Of
ice In the Gibraltar building Brovn
vas Indicted by the federal grad
jury for using the mails Ia oarryinE
a scheme To deiraud Eugene p.
Hardwlok ot Alma OK. in q deal be-.
yolsing the purchase 90 1000 barrels
OF ChicaeO July pork In 1909