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PUBLISHED BY THE FRONTIER PRINTING CO.
SUBSCRIPTION, SI.60 PER ANNUM.
CLYDE KING AND D. H. CRONIN, MANAGERS.
VOLUME XII.
O’NEILL, HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA, APRIL 21. 1892.
NUMBER 41.v
Readable Paragraphs of Local In
terest by the "Man About Town.”
SECRETS WHISPERED TO US
General Items of Interest Published While
Hews Is Still News.
Our mill is an assured thing. n
Oov. Boyd has pardoned Oapt. Yokum.
j. p. Cavanaugh is working in Sioux
city- _
Easter was upporpriatcly observed in
O'Neill. _
H. E. Murphy visited Ewing last
week. .___
See those elegant pianos at
4i)-2 Young &'Co's.
The Eagle Club will give a dance on
May 3. _
Clarence Selah went down to Sioux
City Tuesday morning.
O'Neill now has daily communication
by stage with Spencer.
John Wertz of the Stuart Ledger,
called at this office Monday.
Attend the grand May-day ball to be
given by the Eagle Club.
Miss Mattie Mann returned from her
visit to Chicago last Friday evening.
Hoys' wtiite waists at (he Chicago
Clutliing House 39-2
We have a communication from Dry
Creek that will appear next week.
Some hotel mau is losing money every
(lav by not locating in O’Neill.
New safety bicycles at
43-3 Young & Co’s.
Pioscoe Coughlin is the happiest man
in town over the turn the Scott case has.
taken. _
During the last week Planck &
Thompson huve sold two valuable
horses.
Mrs. Bentley and daughter Flo went
down to Sioux City Saturday to visit
friends for a week.
Joe Mann and Sumner Adams came
in from Spencer Monday night to at
tend the charily ball.
As announced last week a resolution
from the Producer’s Brotherhood ap
pears in this week’s issue.
V.l
clerk's office after a business trip to the
eastern part of the state.
_ Morris & Co., are sole agents for Lan
uretli’s garden seeds. Warranted alf
fresh and from crop of 1891. • 36 7
Tim Sullivan returned from Butte
City, Montana, last week and reports
times very dull in that city.
You can see a beautiful line of spring
shirts at the Chicago Clotning House.
A pair of them will not cost you much.
Del Akiu was in town Sunday, look
ing hale and lieartv again after his mis
fortune of last fall.
Uushville will have a race track.
O'Neill likens unto old Kip when this
■liiestion is mentioned. Always asleep.
There are no belter seeds put on the
market than Landrcth’s Philadelphia
garden seeds. Morris & Co. carry a full
line. _ 30-7
The charity ball Monday night was a
very pleasant social affair although
financially it was not what had been
Imped for.
Patrick Murphy, who has been at
butte City, Moutona. for the past two
years, returned home last Thursday.
I lmve for sale or rent all of the Globe
investment Company's lands in Holt
county. 0. L. Bright, Apt..
-8'4 O’Neill, Neb.
LOST, in O’Neill, on fllonday, April
18' s,l!ne pension papers that are of
'’nine to John Hecb. Finder will please
eave same ut this office.
^bandreth’s garden seeds are as cheap
]? I>m'e ns any and better in quality
nan the ordinary . commission seeds in
lle market. Morris & Co. are sole
njronts. 30-7
!• II. Smith’s little boy, Sidney, was
ery sick last week. So ill in fact that
e was reported dead, but we are pleased
ilitffv**0 llmt *S a*'Ve RD^ ’mProv'n8
MtS; J. jf. Edwards of Columbus
• unction, la., arrived in this city Tues
Jlv evening and will yisity her daughter,
, I. E. Wilgus, of this city tor a
few weeks.
4. Jones, of Dorsey, called at
nwspapej. headquarters Tuesday. Mr.
' ncs says The Frontier is the best
uunty paper he eve* read. He is ho
mavmick, they all say that.
\y‘?.llra Rolan, formerly salesman in Harry
„ ‘8on’s slice store in this city, is now
mitered among the force of the Howe
j. "y o-of Sioux City. Sam is a good
™y *>oy and we wish him success.
a ,(;!mrlle MRlard informs us that lie has
eucrfrom Mr. Yost, the gentleman
i u"ls-,nt,-‘rested in the normal here, and
' nays lie will br here in a few days
10 Push the work.
collhC nrSest stock, of harness, saddles,
fini|9rS Rm' whiP» in this county you will
ty j, at Frpd Pfunder’s harness shop.
Hi * st'H you a good harness cheaper
m any man in the state. Call and see
r yourself. O’Neill, Neb. 39-4
To all it may concern: The board of
Soldiers’ Relief commission will meet on
Saturday, Mav 7, 1E92. at the court
house in O'Neill where all claims of
needy ones will be considered.
Wm. Bowen, Sec.
Married, on Thursday April 14, Miss
Tearl Dickey, of Inman, to Mi. A1
Evans, of this city, Rev. Wilson offlei
ating. This is a verv estimable young
couple and Tub Frontier joiiiH their
many friends in wishing Hem a happy
future.
We arc making a special effort to re
duce our stock of canned fruits before
the warm weather sets in and arc offer
ing them at prices so low that any one
j can afford to use them. Como in und
i look over our list.
40-2 O’Neill Grocery Co. *
J. W. Burgess aud sister, Mrs. Belie
Hastings, of Minneapolis, are in town
this week making arrangements to
write the town and business up in verse.
The Frontier will probably publish
the write up next week.
D. E. Tribbey, of Fredonia, Kan., was
in the city the first of the week and
purchased of Planck and Thompson their
line stallion. Jint Wheeler. Through
Planck and Thompson O’Neill is getting
an enviable reputation as the home oi
good horses.
Butte Banner: B. S. Gillespis and A.
h. Towle, who are conducting Uncle
Sam’s affairs at O’Neill, are gentlemen
well fitted for the position, and all who
have business with them speak words of
praise of the way our old uncle’s' affairs
are conducted by these gentlemen.
We have a nice line of appetizers for
tlie spring trade, when you don’t know
what to eat, look this list over: horse
radish, chili sauce. Lew & Perrin’s Wor
cester sauce, Hartford sauce, French &
German mnstard, catsup and a full line
Tjf sweet and mixed pickles, drop in
when you want to tone up.
49-2 O’Neill Grocery Co. •
Ainsworth Star: Attorney R. R.
Dickson of O’Neill, was in Ainsworth
lust week looking after a case in the
district court. Mr. Dickson is a bright
and progressive young attorney who will,
and is making his mark in the world.
He had hut one case and won that with
bands down.
Dried fruits have uever been lower
than now, we can show you a line at
prices that will surprise you—we have
also a lead on pail jelly—drop in and
sort up on a few of these bargins.
40-2 O’Neill Grocery Co.
If you want to see something metro
politan take a look at J. P. Mann’s show
windows. J. P. is a progressive mer
chant in this connection and gives the
public a change of program three or four
times a week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, of i ork, are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. J. E. Smith.
Mr. F. is an old acquaintance of of Doe.
Mathews, both originating in Stcphensin
county, Illinois, and the talks of the
days of auld lang sine these gentlemen
have been indulging in have kept both
busy all the week.
Dr. C. N. Nopkins of Guthrie Center,
la., was in the city last week on a visit,
and has decided to return in a few days
and locate among us. The doctor is a
very pleasant gentleman and Tun Fhon
tiek welcomes him to oiy| city and
trusts his stay among us will be both
pleasant and profitable.
Wanted—An editor who can read,
write and argue politics and at the same
time be religious, funny, scientific and
historical at will; write to please every
body. know everything without asking
or being told, always have something
: good to say about somebody else, live
: on wind and make no enemies. For
| such a man a good opening will be
made—in the graveyard.—Ex.
Ewing Advoeat: The Pkontieh outfit
have heard that some one is fretting dis
satisfied with Jerry Simpson and ids colleges.
This is the first intimation we have
had that Jerry had any "colleges.” If
he Is the possessor of a college it might
WG aUYIDUUIW 1UI UlUt IV £)' ' v Miv.uw.
I in ignorance—Buttler—a course in the
lower branches free of charge. Give
him a year, at least, that he may learn
the difference between "colleges” and
colleagues._
Conrad Grceb, section foreman on
the Fremont Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
railroad at Emmett, was in town Sun
day wearing a happy smile which was
partially shaded by a rather careworn,
anxious look. He is the father of a
9-pound girl, born on the 11th. Mrs.
Greeb is very sick and her husband and
friends are somewhat alarmed over her
condition. The Fkontieb hopes to
hear of her complete restoration to
health in a few days.
When in need of a rubber coat ^don’t
fail to call on J. P. Mann and examine
the fine line of Mackintosh waterproof
coats that he has on hand. These coats
arc a’.l the rage in tiieeast and O’Neill is
to be congratulated on the fact that she
has a merchant who is always up to the
times and always carries the latest styles
that can be had in any city. These
| Mackintosh coats have detachable capes,
j and can be used as a spring overcoat if
desired, and one will last a life time. Be
[ sure and call and sec these coats before
j purchasing, and after having seen them
i you will buy no other.
! Episcopal services were held at the
! Presbyterian church on Sunday even
! ing by Uev. Bates, and were very inter
I estirig. On Monday evening Bishop
i Graves conducted services at the same
i place. The attendance was quite liberal
j and much interest was manifested, two
I new members being added The bishop’s
j remarks were very interesting, indica
ting a liberal mind and a generous dis
position toward frail humanity. We
look to see a livelv growth in this de
nomination in O’Neill. Mr. Bates has
labored long and patiently, and deserves
success.
„ Mr. Stewart, the gentleman whom the
Bee so unmercifully roasted in regard
to the reservation school lands, in a
conversation with a Frontier represen
tative last week said that the Interest of
Sioux City parties in Boyd county lands
would be the means ot giving the county
a railroad in the near futuie. Wo don’t
know what authority Mr.Stewart has for
making the statement but wo do know
that a railroad through that county
would pay handsomely.
Last Saturday the republican pri
maries were held. The delegates to the
county convention, which moets next
Saturday, arc: From the First ward,
H. C. McEvony, Col. Pierce. Ed. Her
shiser, Dave Stannard, John McBride.
Second ward. H. Heinerikson, A. L.
Towle, Geo. Jones, J. L. Mack. Third
ward, Barrett Scott, Thomas Carlou,
Clyde King, Charlie Millacd, Ed. Butler.
In the township, D. H. Cronin. Joe
Davis. Patrick Barrett and Price Bab
cock were elected. In the second ward
Neil Brennan and Heinerikson were a
tie—Heinerickson winning on the draw.
The romarks of C. S. Murphy, which
are printed In full in this issue, are per
tinent and original and prove that the
Keeley treatment is beneficial to body
and brain. Cy Murphy is a man of
bright intellect, has occupied the upper
rounds of the ladder of success in his
profession nnd we predict will again
take the place among men his talent and
true worth warrant. While we do not
agree with all lie says in his graduating
address, we know it will be read with
interest nnd do much good. Tub Fron
tier with all others has the kindest
wishes for Mr. Murphy, and will rejoice
in his upbuilding in the many happy
years we hope are before him.
It Was Suicide.
Our citizens were shocked last Satur
day morning by the rumor that the
[ bright, vivacious and universally popu
lar Miss FlorenceWarrick had committed
suicide. A representative of Tiie Fron
tier at once went to the Warrick resi
dence where it was learned that it was
no flying rumor. She was dead. A
bulletiiole over the heart and a murder
ous looking revolver lying by her head
showed only too plainly how the deed
was done. It would have been a sad
sight, even to a strauger, but was doubly
iso to one acquainted with the little lady;
one who knew kef many virtues and ex
cellent qualities. She lay iu her bed us
though sweetly sleeping and dreaming
pleasant dreams, but a close investiga
tion brought to light the deadly pistol
and the awful fact hud to be acknowl
edged, even though it sent a deadly chill
to the heart. The real cause for the act
will probably never be known, although
lUtic in icuouu iv/ nvijijjwoc II Y*as IIIU |
result of it love affair.
As soon as her death was discovered
the sheriff was notified, who in turn,
notified the coroner. When Coroner
Skelton arrived a jury was at once
empanelled and an investigation of the
sad affair instituted. From notes left
by the deceased it was plainly evident
that it was purely a case of plain suicide,
deliberately planned and adroitly ex
ecuted. During the day she bad pre
pared notes, wiitten in ink. saying she
would kill herself at 11:30, but on ac
count of having company that
night she postponed the act until
1 :.r>5. It was not known that anything
i was wrong until the next morning when
she was called to breakfast, and not
answering was found by little Mabel
who went to her room.
After hearing the evidence and mak
ing a thorough investigation the jury
returned the following verdict.
State or Nedkarka, IIoi.t County:
At an Inquisition liolden at O’Neill, hi Holt
county, on the 17th day of April, 1802, before
mo, H. A. Skelton, coroner of said county,
upon the body of Florence Warrick lying
dead by the jurors whose names are hereto
subscribe:!, tho said jurors upon tlieir oath
do say that said Florence Warrick came to
her death on the 18th day of April, 1803,
caused by a bullet wound from a38-eullbre
revolver, the same having been discharged
by herself duriug a period of tomporury in
sanity. '
In testimony whereof tho said jurors have
hereunto set their hands the day and year
aforesaid.
Iattert) II. A. Bkki/ton. Coroner.
*■ J>. L. Daiir,
O. U. Hazelet,
J. L. Mace,
B. M. Wagers,
V. E. Halt,.
J. J. McUaekkktv,
Jurors.
Miss Warrick's parents reside in Ains
worth, the deceased at the time of her
death being in O’Neill visiting her
brother A, L., at whose house the un
fortunate affair took place. All of her
near relatives were present at the funeral
father,-mother and brother Churlie, who
lives in Fremont. Deceased was 18
years old, the day on which she killed
herself being her birthday.
Tlie funeral services were-held Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock from the
residence and was one of the largest
ever witnessed in the city,
This is indeed a sad case and cruel
blow to the relatives and The Fhontier
extends it heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved.
A BENEDICTION.
In behalf of our aged parents and
brother, Charley, afflicted beyond ex
pression of their feelings, as well as my
family and myself. I beg in this public
but weak way to express the apprecia
tion aud gratitude of our anguish
stricken hearts to all and every of the
citizens of Holt county, our friends of
O’Neill and our immediate neighbors,
for their kindness and sympathy so
generously and abundantly bestowed
, upon us by their presence, counsel and
; tender ministrations in the hour darkest
of our liv^s.
By all there you have blessed us and
we thank you more than words can ex
press.
That God may guide and bless you
through life, as you have blessed ns and
comforted our grief, shall be our heart
felt and earnest prayers forever.
A. L. W Altaic*.
MORE SHORT LING TALE
It la Asserted That the Line Will
Be Bnilt to Ogden.
MR. GARRESTON NOW IN OGDEN
The Paddock Brotherhood Bueee Enooarag
ing Beiolutione.
Sioux City Journal, April 111 “1 see
by the papers,” said a gentleman who
possesses a vast fund of valuable Infor
mation, but seldom confides. It to the
newspapers, “that Mr. Garretson has
gone to California.
"Now if Mr. Garretson said he was
going to California 1 am not the man* to
dispute him. He probably knows his
own intentions better than I do; but it
is quite possible that Mr. (Garretson
oaused it to be given out that he was
going to California, when that was not
really the objective point of his trip,
lie may go to California or to Honolulu
before he returns to Sioux City. • That
may be his intention, for aught 1 know
hut 1 also know that ho went as directly
as possible to Ogden, Utah, and that the
object of his visit thure is to perfect
arrangements for the extension of the
Sioux City, O'Neill and Western to that
point. t
"Will the extension be made this year?
1 don’t kunw; don’t ask me anything
further on that point, and I will tell you
some mere.
"I think that you may say that regard
less of uny contract or agreement being
made or entered into by Sioux City or
South Sioux City parties looking toward
securing the street car and wagon Tran
chise across the proposed Short Lino
bridge for a period of twenty-eight
years at an annual payment of $40,000
per year, as wns talked a few days ago
the bridge will he built anyhow. Its
erection did not nor does not depend
upon such a contract in any sense.
“Mr. Garretson himself owns and
controls about $2,000,000 worth of prop
erty on the other side of the river. If
he still retains control of the bridge that
property will be improved, and will be
greatly augmented in value. Yes, the
bridge will surely be built, and Mr.
Garretson is right in a position where
he is not to be infiaenccd by a consider
ation of a few thousand dollars a year.
"But I will tell you more bridge news.
Ten men have already subscribed $10,000
apiece and others are ready to take
stock in a company capitalized at $500,
000, one half paid up, to build an ex
clusive high wagon bridge across the
iTimsuuii. iuo [jinn is a ueunue aou
sure one. and all we—tliat is they—are
waiting for is to ascertain whether the
Short Line bridge will be an exxlusive
railroad bridge or not. Anyway it may
be arranged, however, work on a wagon
and passenger bridge across the river is
likely to begin this season.”
The Producer’s Brotherhood Resolves. *
At a meeting of the Producer’s Broth
hood in Paddock prpcinct the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, it is provided by the con
stitution that the right of trial by jury,
shall not be denied to the accused and
that justice and even law always pre
sumes the suspected inocent until proven
guilty; and in lieu of the fact that the
right to condemn a fellowmau devolves
upon a couit which is in no way con
nected with the case and Bas not even
expressed an opinion prior to hearing
the evidence of both sides; and the right
to consider the testimony, to' consider
each witness as to the possibility of his
being interested in the case, to make all
allowance for the possibility of malice
and bias, devolves upon a jury, com
posed of jurors frho haye raised their
hands and voice to Qod and, with every
degree of solemnity and purity of soul,
promised to that Qod, to decide by the
testimony and evidence in the case.
auu us me uuiy oi pronouncing ana
determining the guilt of man is regarded
as the must sacred of at! responsibilities
to prove the guilt and pronounce the
penalty on one of God’s creaturers is a
duty that involves every principle of
Christian religion and every inspiration
of honor from the Divine.
Beleiving that whenever an attempt is
made to prevent the suspected fromvindi
cating his conduct in open court,or from
giving an explanation of the conduct
of which he is accused, those who try
to prevent such vindication, or explan
ation. cannuot be good citizens. The
act alone is a forfeiture of citizenship, as
they try to overturn the constitution
and not abide by it. They are out-laws.
They cannot be good Christians as they
have slaughtered every principle of Di
vine inspiration by the fiendish mali
ciousness of Satanic villainy. They
cannot be good jurors, for they have
violated the sanctity of the promise they
made their God and in a prejudicious
manner mocked at the obligations of an
official oath, as no good citizen can
support or uphold such conduct. We
therefore denounoe the representatives
of the county precincts who have as
sisted in furnishing testimony in the
Barrett Scott case and then voted for
impeachment afterwards.
Also those who tried to thwart the
principles of justice by resorting to a
scheme of trial, conviction and impeach
ment, without allowing the saiJl Barrett
Scott an opportunity to prove his inno
cense or acknowledge his guilt: but
who, while claiming and thinking that
above them was no judicial tribunal out
side of eternity, tried to rob the ac
cused of all earthly justice by depriving
him of every chance to vindicate him
self before them, while, they eyen con
sidered it the last earthly chance of
hope or justice and enjoyed the antici
pation of a pre-emptory writ of man
damus (man-dam-us) which would pam
per to their viciousness, oust and silence
their defendant (i. e. for Justloe) victim,
Scott, forever.
We also denounce those who voted
him guilty without hearing any evidence
on either side. And we therefore in a
non-partisan spirit condemn them indi
vidually and not as partisans; it being
no issuo of parly principles, l'ure dora
cracy condemns it, republicanism luaths
it aud alliance sentiments arc in strict
denunciation of such violation of true
citizenship, of justice and of tbo sacred
obligations of their order, to support
right and condemn wrong in a legal or
constitutional manner, and not by
outlawry. i
We tender our beatly thanks to those
who were opposed to Uarrctt Scott
politically, but who took no part in the
malicious persecution of him, and es
pecially to his opponent, James 1\
Mullen, who boro defeat without for
feiting his honor or contaminating
himself by joining in such disgraceful
proceedings.
If the case is prompted by a pure,
consciencious consideration of the
peoples' rights there are those whose
conscience is as much contracted in the
Scott case as they wore elastic iu their
own at previous times.
We therefore denounce such proceed
ings at law, when we, as tax-payers,
have to puy the costs, unless the case
and law are thoroughly understood at
first, and the proof of each allegation
on which such cause is brought
is known to be forthcoming before the
cobIs are made, that is, be sura of tho
proof before alleging, for allegations
which cannot he proven servo as a
foundation for u cause of action for
malicious prosecution, for which the
county can be made financially responsi
ble when it becomes a purty to tho
injustice. If such illegal conduct on
the part of our county official, Barrett
Scott, is true, bring forward the proof
and uiso give him au opportunity to
disprove it. ,
Whereas, tho people very ' seldom
know the facts as they really exsist, but
are generally deceived by some of the
newspapers on either side in mntters of
public interest.
Therefore, bo it resolved by this meet
ing that we ask the county supervisors
to have the full and complete complain1,
against Barrett Scott, and his full and
complete trial published by U13 papers
in the county, being previously certified
to by the county clerk, and the parties
to either side of the action, for the edifi
cation of those who are paying for the
expense of said case, that they may
know the truth nnd be capable of an
unbiased judgment, doing justice to
those who are right.
We also tfek the county allianco to
assist in gettiug the full proceedings
before the people, knowing that the
great agricultural class of Holt county
hnve within themselves the power to
determine the law and justice, after they
mi! positive oi mu urns iiiriucr
ing the spirit of pure independence that
independent voters may give it inde
pendent and intelligent consideration.
Testimony is not proof until it has
withstood the test of being disproven
, and still remains true in the consider
ation of an unbiased court and jury.
Consequently the testimony against
Barrett Scott was not proof, 119 bo was
refused the privilege of disproving it.
Signed this 11th day of April, 1892.
John Hubby, President.
N. P. Bradstreet, Secretary.
The Odd Fellows will hold their 73d
anniversary celebration at their hall on
next Tuesday evening, April 26. All
friends of the order are cordially invited
to be present at the exercises.
Miss Edna Evans was surprised by a
party of her young friends last Tuesday
evening, the occasion being her eleventh
birthday. _
F. C. Gatz purchased this week, one
of those tine cabinet grand Everelt
pianos of Young & Co., music dealers
of this city.
Stock Cattle!
We have on hand and are prepared to
furnish stock cattle of all ages and in
numbers to suit purchasers. Time given
on approved security. Cali at section
13, township 28. range 13, or address,
Frank Anderson Co.,
O’Neill. Neb.
39-tf
Sunday Excursions.
The Sioux City and Northern railroad
will ran Sunday excursions to Sioux
City and return eyery Sunday until
further notice at greatly reduced rates.
For further particulars write to or in
quire of local agents, or W. B. McNider,
general passenger agent, Sioux City.
Anetion.
We will sell at public auction, at 3
o'clock f. m., on April 80, 1803, in the
yard north of the Elkborn Valley Bank,
twenty-two head of mixed cattle and
two horses. Six months time will be
given on approved notes with interest at
ten per cent.
41-2 • Elkiioun Valley Bank.
The Latest.
When you want to invest in a new
suit of clothes yon naturally want to get
something that is new and stylish anti
up to the times. If you will call ami
look oyer our stock we can show you
the latest and nobbiest things to be
found in the clothing line and our prices
cannot be beaten.
We have just opened our line of light
underwear and fancy shirts. They arc
beauties and among them you can find
many new styles that have come out
this season.
In ties, collars, cuffs and hats you can
always rely on getting the latest styles
and best goods at J. P. MANN'S.
O’Neill Market Report.
The following is a correct market re
port for this week:
Hogs. V lOOfts.M.10I Wheat.f ..V,
Steers. 2.50!Outs. .... 17
Fat cows.1.50® 1.80' Bye..50
Butter.18 Buckwheat. 40
Eggs.9 Ear corn.I»
Potatoes. »bu.90,Shelled. 20
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The Whit* Horn* on tha Hill,
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.Written (ortho O'Neill Sun by ayoung ludjr.l
O'Neill lay deep In slumber,
Until last Thursday morn,
When the tire hell won iTuglng
To huikI the tire alarm.
The people they were startled
To near Its dreadful sound,
Till soiuu one up and shouted: -
"The 'white house' Is hurnlug down I"
Did you hear of the "white house"
That was burned the other ulglit?
Did you see Its burning rafters?
Uhl you see Its gleaming light?
Hut tire by a woman—
Hut'll courage over found—
'To auvo her sons and husband,
Amt set our town free.
May (led protect and guide hor,
Ami send Ills Ulussing down
Upon the woman who nail courage enough
To burn the "white liouso" down.
—MAyrnowan.
The above literary gem appeared, in
last week's bun. After aheddlug gallons
of scalding tears over the lameness of
Lite poor thing's feet, as Mason would
nay, after rcudlug and re-reading to
I'utch a jlnglo at the end of the lines,
which was not there, wo soul our "devil"
down into the basemeut to resurrect our
machine with which poetry is made.
Upon investigation we found the dun
11am that connects the Jim-Jatn with tbo
tumbling rod was bent, the oadoranco
Hint attaches to either end of th« eadoey
mid w’jrks the dlngdad was rusty and
otherwise damaged, yet the hopper and
main grinders wure all right and we
thought it could ha made to work. A
meeting of the Euglo ciub was called
and the above "poem” written by a
young lady—a 2-youi old perhaps—
was read by becretary bwluglsy. Pretl- -!
deut Murphy then asked the assembled ;
sciuuB what action they wished to take
upon the matter. All agreed that some -
effort must be made to refute this terri
ble slander, this insinuating slush, but
none could devise ways and means and
the meeting was about to take a recess
in spite of tlie vigorous protests of Haze
let, Weekes, McHugh, Gibbons and others,
who demanded satisfaction, when Cronin
cnine staggering into the room with the
machine aforementioned. This brought
order out uf chaos and Doc Wells, In
ecstasy of delight sang "Comrades” In
his usual pleasing manner until the
president called him down. Clyde King
was called upon to explain the workings
of the machiue. after which It was de
cided that each member should throw a
handfull of words into the hopper, and
whllo Jesse Mellor turned the crank
the verse began to flow. It can readily
be seen that the guy wheel jumped a
cog every once in awhile, but the , ’
words were all right when placed in
position and if they are now mis-placed
it is the fault of the instrument and not
the man that turned the crank. Of
course, after -.be words were thrown In
they became somewhat mixed and no
body is responsible for what appears
below. Here is the way the matter
looked after we took it from tha basket
woicu tiaKu uurHuiHur iiuui unuur U1U
delivery of the "infernal:"
We cannot sing the old songH wo sang a few
short weeks ago. ;;/
As the cop on tliu corner would run ns In and
we have no other place to go.
ii.
Our wages now we all will save, you know;
lleoausu for beer at one dollar per bottle we
cannot blow, you know. . > ■
111 • \ > f*
Wo all will sport a new spring suit, and a
tile of silk, perhaps.
Deoause the silver In our pockets will Jlnglo
and we can oven Indulge In a game of
craps.
IV. !
Tell me. yc winged winds that round this
region rour, *
Is there no spot where buildings will not
burn and there ure girls galore?
O'Neill has a Are company, so they say.
Bpt to the “white” house no body would lead
the way.
So In the early morning’s misty glimmer*
• lug gleam
The boys beheld their old retreat go. burn*
lug rafter and beam.
It was u sight that made strong men weep
and wail.
Because In the pile, were trunks and suits of
clothos, but nothing Is left to tell the
tale.
But we’ll drink again to the woman who set
the blaze
That her sons and husband might walk li^
better ways.
So here's to the woman who danced In glee
As she lit tho match that set our'Town
free." ,
OwoinanwberoisthyatlngOairewheroUthyviot
ory
SoouineshetosavototheutermostofaUineiisdev
iUforourlty *
At this juncture the machine waa
broken into a million pieces. What the ’
trouble «aa will probably never be
known but it ia thought it stuck on one
of the words Jim Cavanaugh had cast
into it._
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