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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-11-17
THE UNKNOWN
[Original.l

It was long ago when there was a
string of mining camps on Clear creek.
There was no law there except what
each man made for himself. The pop
ulation was made up Of, first, the gam
blers, who stood highest in the scale;
second, the miners, and. third women
who had drifted in like refuse on a
food. There was one more element,
but so small that it is scarcely worth
counting-a few irreproachable repre-
sentatives of the softer sex.
One day stranger came tramping
up all the way from Denver and stop
pen in the easternmost camp, now re-
spectacle town. He hunted through the
place as if looking for some one till he
had seen every one in town, then went
on up the creek. Having made tour
of every camp, he returned to the first.
and there he remained.
The quickest way to attract attention
Is to arouse curiosity. Every one felt
sure that the unknown was waiting
and watching for some one who had
done him great wrong and that when
a quick exchange of shots and one or
both would bite the dust. Then there
would be BURIAL and the deniZens Of
that region would go on washing for
gold as before, waiting for the next
episode to break their monotonous
lives. But who was this some one, and
how had he injured the stranger? He
could not have taken his money at
cards. for the stranger seemed TO have
all the funds he wanted. There was
but one man in the camp who dared
question the unknown. That was Bill
Tut He did not ask direct questions.
He went at the stranger on the flank.
Ever been much of a card player?'
he asked.
mo"
HAD a rich hole in the ground
jumped or anything like that?"
"No.'
"Married?"
"No." /.
"Ever been marriedw
"Yes'
The unknown gave hitch to his re-
volyer, and the questioner got up and
went away to give the group of lockers
on, who had pretended to work, but
were really watching the pumping
process, the result.
81 got it out O. him. said Tut
I "What is it?" asked all at once.
Ibid you see him hitch his revolver
can always tell when | touch the ten
der spot in a man, cause his fingers
invariably go to- his weapon. / asked
him IL he was married, and he said no
Then / asked him If he had been mar
ried, and he said yes. That brough
his hand to his gun. Some Teller tut
his wife away from him."
After this revelation attention turned
to the man who had taken the stran
gers wife. The stranger himself wa!
no longer the object of curiosity. Tha
object was now the man he was look
ing for Curiosity and imagination 81
together, and fancy made many pic
ture of the unknown. The men usual
" painted him as a driveling, coward
ly little man with crafty look in hi
eye. the women as a splendid speci
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-11-17

n1en Of manly vigor, though there was
no rule for this. All hoped that if he
ever came the stranger would not get
the drop on him to preclude the posi-
bility Of fair fight.
But would the unknown ever come?
For time the stranger seemed to be
troubled lest he should not, going;
about with lowering brow and giving
rasping replies to any one who ven
tured to speak to him. Then all Of a
sudden there was change. Whether
he had received some important infor-
nation, some clew or other means Of
knowing of his enemy's movements
was not apparent, but it was noticed
that as soon as the creaking Of the
stage that semiweekly numbered up
the incline was heard in the distance
he would go out to the road, fix his eye
on it till it arrived, then scrutinize the
passengers.
One afternoon the stranger, catching
the creak far below-for it was blown
westward on an east wind-went out
to the road and stood waiting, with
arms folded. 1t had been noticed all
day that his manner was changed. He
was seen several times to give short
laugh and rub his hands Many be-
lieved he had secured information tina.
his enemy was on the approaching
coach. Word was passed through the
camp that the long expected ARRAY
was likely to take place. The gamblers
laid down their cards, the washers de-
serted their pans, and the women took
position at the windows, all eager to
enjoy the spectacle.
The stranger stood peering down the
road, but, turning, saw the people
watching him. There was a movement
in the crowd, some fearing that he
might be irritated at the interest dis
played and put a few shots among
them. The stranger surveyed them for
a moment with contelnptuous wonder,
then turned again to the coach. which
him. Those of the crowd still exposed
ran to cover.
Then the coach door opened from
within, and IN the opening stood fair
and rosy, golden haired boy of three or
four years. He opened his arms, the
stranger below opened his arms, the
boy gave spring, and the arms closed
about him. Then young woman
alighted whom the stranger kissed
Then, turning to his neighbors, each
and every one wearing broad grin. he
said:
My curious friends, this little fellow
Is the unknown. He Is my son, and
his mother is dead. This gal is her sis
ter, and she's going to take the moth
er's place."
That afternoon there was wedding
and the stranger, the "gar' and the un
known left for other parts. Then thu
gambler returned to his cards and thu
nai..sar to his req
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1905-11-17
THE RESULTS
OF A JOKE
[Original.l

TOMS righteousness cost MIN so
many friends that he was finally re-
duced to but one man, who stuck to
him. This was Albertus Whiteright
Whiteright was an exemplary young
man with an exemplary young wife.
The Whiterights were members of st
Andrews church, and Burt was al
ways on hand Sunday nights to show
strangers to seats and pass the plate.
Mrs. Whiteright before her marriage
had made it an Indispensable condition
that the man she married should be a
good churchman, and as she consid-
cred her church the only true church
Burt was obliged to be confirmed be-
fore he became her husband.
Shafto was quite intimate with the
Whiterights, counting Mrs. Whiteright
one of his closest friends, as we'll as
her husband. Frequently when Burt
was detained late at the office Tom
would keep his wife company. One
night Tom called at the Whiterights'
about 10 o'clock, and, though he re-
manned till II, the husband did not re-
turn.
"You needn't look for Burt till 8
o'clock in the morning" said Tom.
| "Why not?" asked the wife, looking
up surprised.
"Why, this is the night of the French
ball Burt is undoubtedly there
Now, every one who lives in New
York knows that the French ball or
annual gathering given by the Cercle
Franchise is a masquerade composed Of
elements and productive of antics rem
dering it an unfit place for one occupy
ing a high place in the church. Mrs
Whiteright looked shocked and was
about to make an indignant reply
when she remembered Toms procliv-
fly for righteousness. She simply
looked grave and said nothing. Shat
to, seeing that the lady declined to be
jollied on so serious subject, turned
it and began to talk of other matters.
Soon after he took his leave.
AT in the morning Whiteright put
his night key into the lock and let him
self i'll softly, thinking that his wife
was asleep and not wishing to disturb
her. To his surprise, she was sitting
in the library.
you doing UP at this timer
ct is wife's duty to bear her hus-
bands burdens with him. If you must
work so late, I decline to rest in a
luxurious bed"
Its very lovely of you, but unneces-
sary'
what was the nature of your work
tonight!'
IAN error In the cash. I was obliged
to find it or carry it over, which would
have made it all the worse"
by the bye, did you know that this
is the night of the French ballY'
. "French ball?' Whiteright started.
Yes
, 'sWhat do you know about the French
ball?'
81 know that it is an improper bal
for my husband to attend"
81? My dear, SO you accuse me OF
such a thing?"
II have been told that you were
). there
: Whiteright caught at the back of 6
E chair for support.
. .Who told you such thing?"
Zone of your intimate friends.
.'H-h-how d-did he known
'That doesn't matter. Burt, | an
ashamed of you, man of your posi-
ton. And to think that you should
have SO deceived me! | shall never
have any confidence in you again.
Mrs. Whiteright took out her hand
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
GENERAL NEWS GOSSIP.

DR.. Watson was acquitted at New
London, Mo-, of the murder of his
wife last July.
Gen. Lew Wallace died at his
home in Charlottesville, Ind. on
the 18th, aged IS years.
Texas farmers intend to plant
much of their acreage in peanuts
instead of cetton this season.
Susan b. Anthony received many
gifts aud congratulations on her
S5th birthday anniversary on the
18th.
liz Reno, New, 56 children were
born during the past year, and
there was only one hoy among the
number.
Webb City, in the southwestern
part of the State, and Maryville,
in the northwestern part, are to
have normal schools.
In London the American revival
lists, Torrey and Alexander, are
holding a meeting which is attend.
ed by 10000 people daily.
The officers of the Humane So.
ciety in st. Louis say that that city
is the cruelest city in the world in
its treatment of horses. The few
laws relating to humane treatment
are not enforced.
A statue of Frances +. Willard
was unveiled in Washington on the
l7th. 1t is the first statue Of @
woman to be placed in the statuary
hall in the Capitol. 1t was pre-
sented to the United States by the
people of Illinois. In Chicago OF
the same day, the Frances Z. Will
lard hospital was dedicated.
Mrs. Annie Eckman of 1908 n
9th street, st. Louis, gave birth t.
trplets on the l4th, and she an,
the babies, two girls and boy
have been the recipients of a con
siderable sum of money and mucl
clothing. The woman's husband
died seven months ago at Festus
There is little boy of five beside
the babies, and it is possible tha
the babies will be placed in som
family or benevolent institution
But the Sunshine Society and Sal
vation Army are taking an activ
interest in the mother and children
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
READY TO MEET MY MAKER
The Last Words of Lew Wallace,
Soldier, Statesman and author.
"Ben uur." u Novel of the Ihri-t, Gave
Him Great aud indur-
ing Fame.

Charlottesville, Ind, Feb. lt.-Gen
Lew Wallace, the author ul Zen Hur,"
died at $40 "Wednesday night NJ his
home here. The end came peacefully
His wife and other members of his
family were at his bedside. lie hade
them all good-hy and calmly awaited
the end. Gen. Wallace 5 condition mad
continued to grow worse for The last
year, but it had only been within the
past three months that the family had
felt any concern.
When told by his physician that he
was dying, Gen. Wallace was perfect
ly calm and his last words were cX.
pressiono of cheer to his gricf-stircken
family. Bidding them farewell. he
said.
81 am ready to meet my -
lapscd into Inconsistencies A,.I
which he did not recover
Dr. Risting said that the direct cause
Of the generals death was exhaustion,
resulting from starvation For weeks
Cen. Wallace had been unable To take
and assimilatc STRENGTHENING food OF
any Kind. His stomach refused abso-
mtcly to perform its functions.
Few Americans have achieved dis.
/ linCtion In 50 many fields IS Lew Wallace.
/ The literary fame which came to him
/ lat" IN life had almost uhsCurvd his cmi.
| n"nvc as a lawyer. "A soldier, a statesman
| tuh diplomat, yet such wts his extra
1 ordinary versatility that no matter where
/ hr Wa placed nor under what cuuditi0ua
/ b" was compelled 10y circumstances 10 Va
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
Look At The Gauge!

In the engine room II is impoSsl-
Bile to look into the great boiler
and see how much water il contains.
But running up beside II is II tiny
glass tube, which serves rs gauge.
AS the water stands in the little
tube, so it stands in the huge boiler.
If the tube is half full, the boiler Is
half full. When the tube Is
empty, so is the boiler.
Do you sometimes ask, How
can know | love iod' | hcIlryc
| de-, but want to know. Look
at the gauge Your love for Your
fellows is the measure Of your love
for God. IOu arr no more right
with God than you are with man.
& T.. World.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24


posed to trusts 1t would be re-
creant to its duty TO the people of
the country if il recognized either
the moral or the legal right of
these great aggregatlons of wealth
to stifle competition, bankrupt ri
walls and then prey upon society.
Corporations ale the creatures Of
law and they must not be permitted
to pass from under the control of
the power which created them; they
are permitted to exist upon the
theory that they advance the public
veal and they must not be allowed
to use their powers for the public
injury. The right of the United
States government to regulate in.
terState commerce cannot be queS-
toned and the necessity for the
vigorous exercise Ot the right Is he
coming more aud more imperative.
The interests of the whole people
require such an enlargement of the
powers of the Interstate Commerce
Commission as will enable it TO pre-
vent discrimination between per
sons and places, ANA protect pat
rons from unreasonable charges.
In his letter accepting the pres
ldentinl nomination in 1900, Mr..
Bryan said:
The Republican party has per
sistently refused to comply with the
urgent request of the Interstate
Commerce Commission for such an
enlargement of the scope OF the in
terstate commerce law as will en-
able the Commission to realize the
hopes aroused by its creation. The
Democratic party is pledged to leg
iSlation which will empower the
Commission to protect individuals
and communities from discrlmlna-
ton, and the public at large from
unjust and unfair transportation
| rates.
If any one viii! take the trouble
to examine the Democratic cam
paign book for 1900 he will find
that several pages are devoted ia
the railroad question-diScrimin,
alton in favor of the trusts. y EX
tracts from that campaign book
will be printed i'll u subsequent is.
sue of The CommOnrr. II is SulIi-
cicnt for the present purpose to say
that the fact was therein empha.
sized that it would bc necessary t.
enlarge the powers OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission in order tC
provide the people with relief from
an elaborate system of secret
rates. rebates, drawbacks. aud con.
cessionS " all made to foster mo
nOpoly, to enrich favored shippers
and to prevent free competition il
many lines OF trade in which the
item Of transportation is an i'm,
portant factor .
Judging by the record, it is cIeal
that the Democrats have not he
come Republicans Mr.. Roose
welt and some other distinguished
Republicans are, however, showing
Democratic symptoms. The near
er Mr.. Roosevelt comes TO the po
sition taken by the Democratic
party with respect to the question
of trusts and corporations, tn
greater promise will Mr., Roosevelt
administration give of being o
practical and material service to tn
people.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
Obituary.

Mrs Vincent lauglay of Moloc, H.,
died at her home in that city February
Il, 1908, after short illness, aged
~ years, ! ! months and , days She
was born in Prairie du Rochcr, H.,
where She lived with her grand parents
until she was married, and then re.
moved to Modoc She leaves eight
children, father, mother and brother,
and large circle OF friends to mourn
her death. She was laid at rest IN ST.
Joseph Catholic cemetery on the l4th.
High mass was sung for the reposc of
her soul, and Rev. Father Eschmann
conducted the funeral services Her
loving lS-ycar. old son was buried only
three weeks before. Much sympathy
is extended her bcreavcd ones in their
great sorrow.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
My Light

One day last winter, aS | was Oh
my way down town, ! heard voice
from above me calling my name.
| looked up, and saw IL pale little
face ut IL fourth story window.
Please dom forget to light yom
fire tonight, said the voice, and
then the voice was gone.
When had discovered to which
house the window belonged, ! went
up those long steps, ana found -
little sick child in "A small bare
room all 10y himself, lying on a
couch which was drawn close MP to
the window
Mother has to 60 out 10 work,
he said, and she does not come
back till bedtime. get very lone.
ly as dark comes on; bat every
night watch for the light il your
back room, and then can stand II
better. Last night you did not
light it, aud it was very drrar>
here all alone in the dark
Il shall not fail to light it again,
| said. And then ! thought TINT
our lives were all like that light
your life aud mine. Some one j.
watching for MS to shine with love.
and truth, aud kindness; and whcr
we fail to be loving, and true, Hut
kind, someone is left III the dark
Shall we not take care to keep tn,
light of our lives always burning
clear for the sake of those whC
watch for its brightness
Even so let your light shine be
fore men, that they may see YOU
good works, and gIorify YOU
Father which is in heaven. '-Th
Kings Own.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
LAY COOKE, FINAN CIER, DEAD
The Great Money Maker and Money
keeper PASSES iwny Rich In
Years RRd pcif.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1S.--Jay Cooke,
one Of the bcst.known nnanciers in the
United States is dead
The great muncy-maker and money
keeper mt the age of 81, has passed
away in the home OF his .in-law
Carries d. Barney, in calm and
peaceful manner. demise being due en-.
tirely to old age. all the mental and
physical faculties giving way together
In one crash,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
CONGRESS ANSWEitS.
Adopts 4. R-soiuti"n T." InN"StIgnie
on situation,

Washington, Feb. L. 4 resolution
calling for an investigation OF the oil
situation in the country has been
adopted by the national house Of rep
resentatlycS.
The secretary of commerce and labor
Is requested to conduct the inquiry
Besides all information concerning
the low prices of crude oil the luwinak.
ers ASH for all rXplanaDi N of the unus.
ually large margin between th" price
VI crude oil and the selling pTirn of re-
tined OIL and It's by-prlducts
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
JURY declares
watson NOT GUILTY
End of a Celebrated and Sensation.
al Case at New London,
Missouri.
THE DEFENDANT SMILED As
He HEARD VERDICT READ,


New London, Mo-. Feb, lS.-Dr Tay-
tor Jones Watson, charged with the
murder OF his wife. Amanda, was de.
arcd no, guilty by the jury
After the conclusion OF the arsu-
ments the L. men In the case were
ockcd in their room. in charge OF the
Jailifi, with instructions TO return q
verdict as soon after as possible.
As soon AS court convened in the
morning the jury announced. through
The bailin, that it had reached n ver-
diet.
The news spread rapidly. and, by
he time the prisoner had been brought
N and The , jurors hal filed into theil
places the courtroom wa, crowded.
There was a breathless silence as the
clerk read:
We. the jury find the defendant
Taylor Jones Watson, NOT GUILTY,
ls charged in the Indictment
\ smile littcd across the calmn face
II the defendant as he turned and
,Taspcd the pronerrd hand of his coun,
sell Judge Roy. and later the congrat-
ulatiun of the smal! circle of friends
who have remained loyal to him
throughout the proceedings
On m" fifth day of last July Dr. Tay-
tor Jones Watson took his wife, Aman.
da. for a drive in the vicinity Of their
yld hum" at New London, Mo. to
which plac" the couple had put recent
IS returned on n visit from their home
IN Denver
ON their return trip the couple had tC
cross the long bridge over Salt river
GEAR New London.
Al dusk OF that evening DR. Watson
WI found unconscious On the bridge
the horse grazing short distance
away. and later the body OF Mrs Wat,
son was found floating on some rub,
Dish in the river, below the bridge.
When Dr Watson recovered con
7ruusncss two days later, his wife had
been buried, aud. when asked for ar
explanation, ne said that the only
'NliiE if Ifltfilf'I'h NhA UliNiUG pl
The bridge and seeing newspaper
blow under the horses feet starting
he animal Ia pluuging
Later upon the investigation Of Mrs
Watson father an investigation was
started aud the body of Mrs Watson
was rNnumrI and an autopsy held a.
| ! r...i OF which Dr Watson was in
licof charged with the murder of his
yif" D, poisoning
Ih" motive set ont vas that he had
'rrl o. his Wife. and 2'as infatuated
D. Miss tda Burks Young milliner
! Dl Denver and wished TO secure his
Ejf"'s S'2.0no III" insurance.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
Life S lest

Life may always he tested by the
principle. When l. man dies W.
sum up his life in one work He
may have done many good deeds,
but the final reckoning Is made
from the motives that prompted
them. Right Rev. William Boyd
Carpenter, Bishop of Ripon, En-.
gland, Episcopalian,
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24

wHIhinptob, Feb. l7.-rr"sidcht
Roosevelt has directed Commissi"nef
Of Corporations Gnrnrid tn make n
special investigation OF the stand
ard OIL Co.
The order followed ~ call at the
" hite House BY Representative
Campbell, of knn.n-.
The pr-sIdcut's action ~ Indrpcnd-
rnt oil thnt taken by the house.
lie Is determined thht the fullest
possible investigation u" hHd Of the
charges made against standard on
IN the Kansas A.ld.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
Proposed Freight Legislation.


Ih' '"'""'''"'" a'N'c'a'ion' 'l >'N-
ciAl "' 'h' western states are behind
w" - ''''' NV ''.'' '','S W. '''''"' ~,
.c,,ic, O.. ,f ,hc.c ror,mmcnJ,
tion- would put the railroad, under
practically the same rule, aud penal.
O'' NhlcH 'hPS no" impose upon snip.
- .I ',,,',' - =" "
and .,,,,,n cb,,gc. and +, nr,ycn,
DELAY. in furnishing cars and in the
transportation and delivery oi freight
'','' '''' -'''"' I'VE ''''N' '"a' ana
,'.' ,.I',', ''
.rh.. f,,,,t,,n,r c,r,,t,;, thar ,L.,
ar subject TO arbitrary regulation, land
down 10y lhr railroad, ami having the
''i''' "I Jaw. h'! ""E'' chH'' '"''a
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24

San Francisco, Feb. lS.--Thc Nevada
NATIONAL bank has announced the mer-
GER of that institution with the Wells
Fargo 4 CO.'S bank, the amalgamated
lank to be known as Ihc Wells Fargo
Nevada national bank Of san Francis
%. The capital Of the consolidated
lank >wiIl he SG.0OO.OO0 and the surplus
E. 200. 900.
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
How We Can Inspire Others.

No man lives to himself. While
no man goes down without drag
ging some one with hlm, it is also
true that 10 man climbs upon the
rock of salvation without being an
inspiration and help rooihrr ,trng.
gIers in the sea of life. Hey. l.
b. Bagby, Disciple, Washington
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
Frances q. willard Hospital.

Chicago Feb la.- fhe Francis T..
Willard National Temperance hos
pital. 343 TO 349 South Lincoln street,
vas dedicated, VITA impressive cerr-
monies in tho presence OF several hun
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24
NIssis-Ippi OH Combine.

Jackson Miss. Feb. l6.-Seycnty.fom
Of the largest indeE nhent oil mills in
Mississippi have or ani2cd the Missis.
sippi Cotton and Or shers' association
Il was decided To | Iild 100000 re.
Emery and byprodu,t plant at some
point In this state
The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1905-02-24

jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 18th,
house has postponed action on the re.
peal of the race track bin until Feb
uary Il. The bill was set for Friday
but while many friends Of repeal were
ABSENT, Conklin. of Carroll. moved
further poatponement, and II was car
rcd. The race track lobby Is feeling
good.