The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, August 14, 1889, Page 2

| | TWO MYSTERIOUS CHESTS. Texarkana Has a Strange Visiter and a Sensation. Texarkana, Ark., Aug. 7.—Satur- day last a stranger arrived here via the Red River steamboat New Hav- en at Garland City. 15 miles east of here, and secured room and board at a farm house near by. He looked ike an Englishman and said his name was Salisbury saying he was a relative of the present English Pre- mier. He hada large quantity of baggage, among which were two iron-hound chests, which he guard- ed with the strictest care, refusing to permit them out of his sight or anyone to enter the room where they were kept when he was not present. Yesterday he employed two negros, hauled the mysterious chests to the river bank to a secluded point, had them noiselessly placed on a flatboat, floated to midstream and dumped everboard. They sank like lead. He then paid the negores three times the amount charged pledging them to say nothing. Then securing his baggage he drove to the Cotton Belt Railway and took a train East. Surmises as to the contents of the ehests are numerous, quartered hum- an bodies, dymanite, stolen treas- ares and other things being suggest- ed in a breath on all sides. An at- tempt will be made to recover the chests by draging the river. THE NATION’S ROBBERS, Soldier Guards at Yellowstone Park Imposing on Visitors. Helena, Mont, Aug. Much complaint is being made by visitors tothe Yellowstone National Park concerning the indignities they are subjected to by the troops station- ed inthe park. They say the park ‘govenment is rapidly degenerating into a system of espionage that robs the trip through id of its chief attraction. ally as this wonder! Espe the case with private parties, who gravel independently of the protec: tion of associations. The privacy of their exmps is invaded by the mil- itary and their footsteps dogyed at every turn during the trip. ‘ Any resentment of these intrusions is met with determined efforts on the part of these spies, or self styl- ed guides, to detect tourists in some slight infraction of rigid rules that will furnish a pretext for escorting them outside the boundries of the nation’s pleasure resort. | So far is this carried that in one case at least asoldier is reliably reported to have disguised himself in citizens clothes in order to entrap a party who had given offence by resenting the effront- ery of the troops. The only immunity from this of- fensive situation is said to be sub- mission toa system of tips in vogue among the nation’s protectors. Among the more recent cases is that ef William T. Imes and family, who were escorted outside the park last week for no graver offence than se- turing a small bottle of specimens picked up in Upper Geyser basin. In the meantime those who kill game go unmolested. “Texas” and His Tipster. Steamship gamblers are a recog- nized class, and it is safe to say that no passenger steamship sails out of New York without having one or two of these gentry on board. Sometimes they are content to work the “suckers” by the aid of a capper or two and their own superior dex- terity and coolness, but sometimes again they are hoggish and set de- liberately to work to swindle the honest players. An instance of this zort came under the writer's atten- tion two or three years ago when making a trip across the pond. Po- ker playing was heavy from the time Sandy Hook was left, but the interest was centered in a group of . four. These were the junior part- ner in a big silk house on Broadway, New York, a comedian who has fre- quently visited San Francisco, a Philadelphia iron merchant and a| rancher called “Texas.” The New | York silk man played heavily but ! eautior the comedian seemed to | trust entirely to luck. the Philadel i ian played with that savage reck- rr lessness that is ofen seen in the busi- “Texas” was 2 model of ease and aplomb. Nothing fased him. His bluff was beautiful and his dedica- tions from the draws of the other players were little short of the fine art. Needless to say he was the winner. More than that, he won in- cessantly, sometimes stowing away a hundred pounds or more as the result of a single session—chiefly of the Philadelphian’s playing. This made the iron man mad, and he seemed actually to thirst for revenge. “Texas” was always willing to ac- commodate him, the other two were having their fun and generally com- ing out even, and so thefun went on. There was always a crowd around this quartet, and the way in which “Texas” won became the talk of the ship. Heseemed to read the very cards the Philadelphian drew, or held, and would fight shy of his op- ponent whenever the Philadelphian held a fist full. Yet there was no cheating that could be noticed. There was cheating, though, and comedian’s partner was the man to discover it. The Philadelphian al- ways sat on the seat that ran around the smoking room, with his back against the bulkhead; to his right sat “Texas,” opposite him sat the com- edian, with the New York silk man is the Philadelphian’s vis-a vis. Be- tween the Philadelphian and ‘“Tex- as’ there lolled a lad of stupid aspect who had weak eyes and wore a green shade like the broad visor of a con- ductors cap. He took an almost chiidish interest in the game, and as soon us the parties were settiing down he invariably squeezed his way Mto his favorite place, took off his traveling cap, laid it knee and began to enjoy self. He of a almost hysterical disposition on his him- was nervous and was always playing a devil's tatto oa his cap dropping ring 'o and swir it in the air. The comedian’ ner was also ofa p nervous disposition. and this boy's conduct irritatted him to a degree. At the same time the boy's anties seemed to fascinate him and he was always watching him. One day while thus watching the boy he suddenly turned pale, and then, after a half hour or so, walked out of the smoking room and sent a steward to tell the comedian that his wife wanted him. As soon as the comedian reached his state room his partner shut the door and soid: “Nat, old man, you've got to quit playing there. That fellow Texas is a —— rascal and he’s just robbing the Phiiadelphian!” “Oh nonsense,” said the comedian “I've been watching him. He's ot good luck, but he is as square as a die.” “And I've been watching him,” broke in the partner, “and T’ll tell you he isa blackguard. He's got a confederate that gives away the Philadelphian every time.” “A confederate. Why, who?” “That boy with a green shade that always wriggles between him and the Philadelphian. Now hold ona minute and I'll tell you howits done. The boy, as you know, carries his the collar aia dragged hia out. “Texas leaped to his feet and ns! ness man when out of harness, while | hard flewtround to his hip pocket: | A Notable Trial Ends With a Verdict then he shot a quick glance at the trembling boy and remained passive. “What's the matter?” called a score of voices. “This young rascal has been tele- graphing the Philidelpian’s hands to ‘Texas’ ever since we've been playing.” panted the comedian. “Its a —— lie! I never saw the boy until now,” said Texas. “Do you know me?” he continued. “No,” said the boy, “I don’t.” “Why, they occupy the same stateroom,” said a voice in the cor- ner. At this there was a great outcry, but ‘Philadelphia’ asked that no vio- lence should be done and the mat- ter kept quiet, and so it was, but there was no more poker playing on that trip.—San Francisco Chronicle. AMILLION DOLLAR MINE DEAL. Ten Thousand Acres of Missouri Miner- al Lands Sold. A big mining deal, involving more than 1 million dollars and embracing 10,000 acres of mineral lands in and’ around Joplin and Webb City, has just been consumated by O. M. Towner in New York City. A forfeit of $50,000 has been put up to bind the trade. The property is to be operated by a syndicate of New York, Kansas It is probable that pital stock will a more than City Capitalists. the ¢ on ion dollars. Major B. F. Jone» and O. M. Towner of this city, J. KR. tiallibaught, formerly of this city, » as the mining expert who pre- sente i lities of the prop- erty tothe syndicate. He had spent severnl mon.us on an examination and his reports and protiles were ex- tensive. As the $50,000 forfeit put up there is little compicte cousumation The been of the oi the plans las doubt wines are now operated crudely but j vofitably and a mere spot of the 10,000 acres are developed. Wit! ample capital back of the en- terprise the lead and zine output, it is thought will be enormously in- creased It is proposed to erect large smeliing works and an electric plant of great powar to op- and to light the The plant will probably be the most extensive of any inthe state. —K. C. Star. erate machinery niines. Frank Janes. Cincinnati Enquirer: A gentleman who recently returned from Dallas- Tex., says of Frank James, the broth, er of the dead outlaw, Jesse: “He is afflieted with consumption, and it is only a question of time un- tilhe dies. The strain upon him must be something terrible, as he is ever upon the alert, not knowing at what time or from what direction trouble come to him. I heard him say once, in a semi confidential way, that he trusted no man. ‘I know the world is against me and I am always prepared, were his words. “When introduced he invariably places his hands in his pantaloons’ eap on his right knee and is always fingering it. Now under that shade he carries a pair of as good eyes as either you or I have got, anda sight better, I guess. If Philadelphia holds a pair that boy sees ‘em and plays with two fingers on the cap. Ifhe makes three of a kind the boy beats a little tune with three fingers. Tf he draws to a flush or straight or anything else and fills the boy grabs the cap with both hands while if he fails to fill the boy drops the cap. All this Texas sees out of the cor- ner of his eye; andis it any wonder that the Philadelphian can't get a bean out of him?” “Oh, you're wrong,” said the com- edian. “It can’t be as bad as that.” “Let us go up quietly and stand behind the crowd where you can see his play without being seen, and you will soon find out whether it is 30.” said his partner. They went up and about five min- | utes later the crowd suddenly part. | ed, a voice cried, “Come out of that | you ttle skunk!” and the comedian | | his face like fury.grabbed the boy by i pockets and simply bowing acknowl- edges the introduction by saying: I am glad to know you sir.” “When his hands are shoved into these pockets they grab two ugly- looking guns,” continued the gentle- man. “They are always in his pants pockets. His eyes are small and piercing. Not long agohe went into a big saloon in Dallas, owned by Tom Angus, who has the reputation of being a bad man himself. Years ago, it was claimed by James, Angus had tipped off the James gang tothe police. James had one of his bad spells that day and with his hands in his pockets he walked up to An- gus. Such a scoring I never heard in all my life, and all the time Frank James’ eyes glittered like a cat as he watched every move of the man.” Ballards Snow Linament Is the best Linament in the world for animals. It will work wonders where tver any pain or inflamation may be aound, Every ownersofa horse should have itin his stable. For Sprains, Cuts, | Bruises, Galls, Lameness and all in- | famation on animals it stands without a parallel. There is no pain Ballard’s Snow Linoment will not releve, no swell} ing it will not snbdue. No jwonnd it wil” not heal. Pyte & Crumley, Agents, MRS. MAYBRICK TO HANG. of Guilty. Liverpool, Aug. 7.—The jury in the case of Mrs. Maybrick, on trial for the murder of her husband, brought in a verdict of guilty to-day. Mrs. Maybrick was thereupon sen- tenced to death. HER HISTORY. Mrs. Maybrick is the daughter of a banker named Chandler, who lived in Mobile, Ala., at the time of the late war. After Mr. Chandler died his widow married Baron Von Rogue who was an Officer in the German army and for some time on the per- sonal staff of the late Emperor Fred- erick when he was Crown Prince. Mrs. Von Rogue lived some time in Paris eight years ago. While com- ing from America with her daughter, then 18 years old, they met James Maybrick, at the time a man over 40 years old and doing a large business in cotton at Liverpool. Maybrick fell in love with Florence and after their arrival in England followed her to London. They were married at once in St. James’ church, Piccadil- ly. The bride was then described as from Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Maybrick had a separate fortune of about $6,- 000 a year left by her father. Her husband owned a fine residence, Bat- tlecrease house, Grassendale, a sub- urb of Liverpool. They went there to live and two children were the fruit of the marriage, who, since their mother’s arrest, have been placed in charge of their godmother. FIGURES ARE DECEIVING. ‘ ee He Agreed to Pay Over 810.900 fer S100 Worth of Cotton Rags. N. Y¥., Aug. 7.—A few days ago Abraham Oppenheimer, a dealer the Terrace, went home chuckling over what he consid- ered a great bargain. M. Sklarsky, the Queen City Rag company, came Buffalo. rag on to him witha propsition to deliver twenty bales of cotton rags, worth $5 to $6 a bale on these conditions: Mr. Oppenheimer was to pay 1 cent for the first bale, 2 cents for the sec- end bale, 4 cents for the third. ete., every day following to be doubled in price that of the preceding bale. Pretty soon Mr. Oppenheimer be- gau to turn the figures over in his mind. He found that he would have to pay 64 cents for the seventh bale, $1.28 for the eighth, $2.56 for the ninth, $5.12 for the teuth, $10.24 for the eleventh, $20.48 for the twelfth, $40.96 for the thirteenth. At this point he lost his breath, but kept on figuring. He found that the eighteenth bale would cost bim $1,310.72, the nineteenth $2,621.44 and the twentieth $5,242.98. When he had the whole sum fig- ured out the appalling result was betore him that he had contracted to pay $10,485.76 for about $100 worth of old and musty rags. He had started in to find how much the worse of it Mr. Sklarsky was going to get, but he found that though figures won't lie, they may be'mighty deceiving. He then sent a written notice that he didn’t want the rags, but Sklars- ky proposed to deliver them and get his money for them. When the de- livery was attempted Oppenheimer telephoned for the police. Two of- ficers arrived, and so did a big crowd of citizens. Part of one wagon was unloaded. Finally the officers told Mr. Sklarsky that as Mr. Oppen- heimer refused to receive the bales they would be compelled to arrest him (Sklarsky) is he persisted in blocking the sidewalk. The the rags were re-ioaded and carried away. Mr. Sklarsky threat- ens to sue for the full amount and Mr. Oppenheimer has consulted a lawyer. An interesting legal question will be raised if the case goes to trial. Blackstone, so a lawyer says, lays down the principle in a similar case that it takes advantage of another’s ignorance and is therefore illegal. The famous case that called out the Blackstone opinion was that of a blacksmith who agreed to shoe the squire’s horse on the same progres- sive ratio. |McFARLAND BRos —_—AT SPOONER PATENT COLLA —-——-PREVENTS CHAFING CANNOT CHOKE A HORSE, |] , Adjusts itself to any Horse’s neck, bas two rows of stitching, will hold hames in place better than any other collar. 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