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SOCIETIES OF A CHEAT SOLD AT AUCTION FIRST CHAIN CABLES. H*w a Gambler Paid For Alexandria's Town Clock. Thay Supplantad th* Us* of Hamp*« Rop* on Warship*. KLAMATH FALLS A. O. V. W — Linkville Lodge No. 110 meet* in the A. O. I’. W. hall every Tuesday evening. Visiting Brother* al- wav* welcome. John Vaden, M. W. J. W. Siemens, Recorder. Evangeline Lodge No. 88 Degree of H< nor Lodge meet* in the A. t>. I1. W. hall every second and fourth Thursday* in the month. Nancy N. White, C. of H. Jeeee Marple, Recorder. W. O. W. Ewauna Camp, No. 7W, W. O. W., meet* every Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Sanderson’* hall. All neighbor* cordially invited. C. K. Brandenburg. Clerk. A. F. A A. M.— Klamath Lodge No 77. Meets Saturday evening on or I* fore the full moon of each month in the Masonic Hal). W. T. Shive, W. M. W. E. Bowdoin, Secretary. Tbe public sale of a gambler on a Tbe fm» man who succeeded in tnak block used for auctioning oft negroes lug a useful chain ruble was Rotwrt Mice ¡>aid for a clock for the city of Flinn, and be experimented with It In Alexandria. Vs., Just aeroaa the Po IM* in a .mall ship named tbe Anne tomac river from Washington and Iaatiella. of .'Uk> ton* burden. HU In tbe days agoue tbe historic old cable was made of very abort links, city of Alexandria was known a* a with no stay pins or studs, says tbe place where all kinds of game« suited London Globe. but It nerved its pur- to the sporting fraternity could be j«ose and was. moreover, favorably re found without difficulty. Stories of ported upon by some of the progressive large sums lost and won are still cur seamen of tbe thue. At about the same period a lieu ten rent. Of these none is more interest ing than the one which reveals tbe Lii ant in the navy named Samuel Brown was also ex[>ertmenting with chain ca tory of the old town clock of that an bles made of twisted links, and thia clent city. The story is to tbe effect that on one when It was duly patented be brought O. E. S.—Aloha Chapter No. Al, meet* occasion Alexandria was Infested by a to the attention of the navy board in the Masonic hall evary second and After much discussion It was decided fourth Tuesday evening* in sack menth. party of shrewd gamblers from the southwest At that time an interesting to give Lieutenant Brown the com Christine Murdoch, W. M. Jennie E. mand of a sailing vessel, the Penelope, Kearnes, Secretary. game could sometimes be made up and send him on a voyage to Marti I. 0. 0. F.-—Klamath L<xlge No. 137 with citizens of high standing, but who enjoyed a brush at cards. One of nique aud Guadeloupe At his own ex meet* everv Saturday evening in the these, a merchant, fell iuto a snare pense be was to supply chain cables A. O. r. W. hall. W. H. North, N.G. Geo. L. Humphrey, Secretary. which was set for him by tbe visiting for tbe ship, and they were to be ex Ewauna Encampment No. 46,1.0.O.F. gamblers, aided by a local stool pigeon. perimented with on the voyage Pur After a series of games the gentleman Ing the four months the ship was away Encampment meet* second and fourth the found himself out of pocket several the new cables were given a thorough Saturday* in the month in trial and proved quite satisfactory. A. O. U. W hall. C. C. Brower, C. P. thousand dollars aud tbe gamblers in Geo. L. Humphrey, Scribe. When Brown made his rejiort a com possession of his notes for large mlttee was appointed to advise as to Prosperity Rebekah Lodge No. 104 amounts. tbe adoption of tbe chain cable in place 1. O. u. F. meet* in the A. O. C. W. The citizen "made good.” Bnt a of tbe hempen, and as a result the new hail everv first and third Thursday* in lucky thought enabled him to bring tackle wai gradually introduced into t:ie month. Mary E. Fish, N. G. about bis revenge on tbe leader of the Lorinda M. Sauber, Secretary. men-of war. Between 1810 and 1811 blacklegs He was acquainted with the first chain cables were served out K. of P.— Klamath Lodge No. tbe fact there was an old law of the to tbe ships, but tbe full complement meet* in Sanderson'* hall every Mon- state- and a similar law is still on the of hempen rope* was still retained dav evening. Bert Bamber, C. C. statute books— in which it was made John Y. Tipton, K. of R. and S. This system remained tn force until and provided “that if any man can 1844. when tbe number of hempen ca M. W. of A.—Lodge meets in the not show that be is pursuing some law- ble* was reduced to three, and tn 1847 A. O. D. W. ball every first and third fa) means of procuring a livelihood be a further change was ordered, two Wedne*dav in tbe month. ■ball be sold or hired out at public auc hemjien cables only t>eing retained as w. B. McLaughlin. Consul tion or sale to prevent by bis labor W. A. Phelpa, Clerk. principal mooring tackle. Ma becoming chargeable to tbe town.” During tbe Russian war tbe superior- Forester* of America—Ewauna Camp, Going before a Justice of tbe peace, tty of chain cables was amply demon No. 61, meets in the A. O. V. W. hall the "good citizen” entered a charge st rated on many occasion*. Tbe ves every second and fourth Friday* in tbe M»nst the leading gambler, who was sels were exposed to tbe gales and bur month. C. D. Willson, C. R. immediately arrested by tbe town mar- rtcanes of the Baltic and the Black sea. E. E. Jamison, Rec. Sec. shal He was carried to court, tried, but whereas tbe men-of war with these Women o! Woodcraft, Ewauna Circle ennvicted. and the sentence was that chains were able to keep their moor No. 647, meet* every second and fourth he be sold at public auction ings tn the roughest weather many of The "good citizen's” programme went tbe merchantmen transports, fitted on Friday in Sanderson'» hall. Mrs. Dollie Virgil, G. N through without a slip. The gamester ly with hempen ropes, broke away and was at first disposed to treat the mat- met with disaster. And so an ancient Fraternal Order of Eagle* meet* tor as a huge Joke, believing that with Industry, one which In early days was every Monday evening at 8 o'clock in tbe outlay of a little of bls easily almost a monopoly in Dorsetshire, was A. O. U. W. Hall. Henry Boivin. W earned money be could secure hi* free placed infinitely in a secondary rank. P., Otto Heidrich, Sec. dom. But be did hot know tbe temper No act of parliament such as that of of tbe Virginians. He spent tbe night Henry VIII. ordaining that "no person to prison and was taken on the follow- but tbe inhabitants only shall make tag morning to tbe "block” and put up cables" could tiring back tbe prosper for sale. Tbe first bld came from the ity to Brldport which that town bad “good citizen,” and It was an even enjoyed In tbe earliest days of Eng >100. Bidding for his own freedom, tbe land’s naval glory. A modern battle blackleg quickly offered twice that ship carries four main cables and an sum. This was raised to $300 by tbe chors, each costing about £1.200. This fleeced merchant and In turn to $400 gives her a total of 460 fathoms of by tbe gambler. While tbe assembled chain cable.—London Globe. General Job Work crowd cheered and laughed the two al- j Office aad Works— Helman St and 8 P R R. ternately responded to tbe auctioneer's Th* Alpin* Good Night. ' ASHLAND. ORE. appeals until tbe bidding reached $2- Among tbe lofty mountain* and ele Maastect*r«r* *t PnraautK Sawlag Es 000. vated valleys of Switzerland tbe Alpine ita*. Saw Mills. ArcMtoctaral Iras Wark. Then tbe gambler begged for mercy, born ba* another use t*e«lde* that of Iras. Beas* aad Braa** Castlag* pleading poverty. He declared that his sounding the far famed "Ranz de* Estimates furnished. Order* promptly Ailed companions bad deserted him and car Vachee.” or cow song, and this is of a GEO. T. BALDWIN. AGENT ried off tbe larger part of al) winnings very solemn and impressive nature. made in tbe town. Tbe "good citizen” i When tbe sun ba* set in tbe valley calmly raised tbe bid to $2.100. There and tbe snowy summits of the moun was no alternative, the gambler must tain* gleam with golden ligbt tbe either be forced into a service of de herdsman who dwells upon tbe bigbeat grading labor under the supervision of habitable spot takes hi* born and pro a man who bad small cause to love nounce* clearly and loudly through IL him or be must go on bidding for him I a* through a speaking trumpet, "Praise self. When tbe bidding reached $3.500 the Lord God.” As soon as tbe sound ) ____ he was permitted to pay over the is beard Uy tbe neighboring herdsmen amount and depart from Alexandria, a they issue from their hut*, take their crowd of hooting, yelling men and Alpine born* and repeat tbe same boys following him to tbe wharf. Tbe words. This frequently lasts a quarter proceeds of tbe sale of tbe gambler of an hour, and tbe cal) resounds from were given to tbe town for the purpose all tbe mountains and rocky cliff* of buying a town clock and building a around. When silence again reigns steeple for the town hall and market tbe herdsmen kneel and pray with un bouse. This was destroyed by fire In covered beads. Meantime It has be 1871. but a new structure was erected come quite dark. "Good night!” at last on the same site, the steeple and clock calls tbe highest herdsman through bis being made as near like tbe old as pos born. Tbe word* resound from all tbe sible—Kansas City Star. mountains, tbe born* of tbe herdsmen and tbe cliff*, and tbe mountaineers A Funny Boek. then retire to their dwellings. An old actor wbo was not much giv en to tbe cheering glass, says tbe Bill Charlie Rsmsmbsred H*r Wall. board. one evening went to dine at A young woman of social promi the club with a friend—met several nence and respectability was to unite more, with the result that be got “pret with tbe church in her borne town and ty mellow.” He left his friends and desired tbe ordinance of baptism by started borne and said to himself: "My immersion in tbe river. Among the boy, you’re drunk. What are yon go [luniter that gathered to witness tbe ing to do about It? I know. I’ll go tmptism was a little boy frieml. borne and read. Whoever beard about Charlie, about four years oid. Tbe pro a drunken man reading?” Well, borne ceedings were entirely new to tbe be went In a cab—went to tbe library child, and be looked on with strange and commenced to read. Mrs. Actor curiosity as tbe candidate was led Into later appeared on the scene. “Wbat the river. The spring freshets bad on earth are you doing?” she ques made the river somewhat turbulent, tioned. and it was with difficulty that tbe min “Why—er—can't—you see wbat I’m ister maintained his footing. During doing, my dear; I’m reading.” the following week the young woman "Reading?” said bi* wife scornfully. called at tbe home of bls family and “Wbat are you reading?” after the usual greetings said to tbe He looked at the book, but couldn’t little boy as she extended her hand: see tbe word«, so said, "That book's j “Come here. Charlie, and see me been in tbe bouse for the last twenty Ton do not know who I am, do you?' year*, so if you don't know I’m not she continued. going to tell you.” “Tea, Indeed, I do,” said the boy To this bis wife replied wratbfully, i "You Is that woman that went in "You old fool, shut up that valise and swlmmln' with the minister on Sun- come to bed.” day.”—Judge’s Library. ASHLAND IRON WORKS ENGINEERS, FOUNDERS and MACHINISTS Republican Jids I Bring Results Such is the popular verdict of our Advertisers. Mr. Business Man, you will do well to try the Republican columns, as it is read by practically everyone in this city. Get in the game I” lrNt ClilNN of all klndn nt Lowest of S. B. GRIZZLE KLAMATH FALLS OREGON Standard” Laundry Trays H. BOIVIN, the Plumber, Agent, PHONt J** Xte**i» Fatte. Or«*** Buy Lots in Hills’ Addition Just East of the Depot $125 FOR A LOT 50x120 FEET John Knox as a Prophet. A Canny Scot. John Knox, tbe reformer, would A Scotch cobbler, described on the seem to have jKiHsessed in no ordinary police, books as a “notorious offender," degree tbe spirit of prediction and to was sentenced by a Forfar magistrate have foretold with accuracy not only to pay a fine of half a crown, or, in de certain remarkable events of public fault, twenty-four hours’ hard labor. importance, but also tbe ultimate fate If he chose the latter he would lie tak of certain individuals. Thus when con 1 en to the jail at Perth, •"Then I’ll go demned to tbe galleys nt Rochelle be i to rertb," be said, “for I have some took bls sentence with tbe greatest business there.” An official conveyed composure, merely remarking that in him to ] Perth, but when the cobbler spite of It he would “within two or reached 1 the Jail he said he would pay three years preach the gospel In St the fine, The governor found he would Giles’, Edinburgh.” This prediction, have to take it. “And now,” said tbe I most Improbable of accomplishment at cobbler, ’ "I want my fare home.” Tbe tbe time it was uttered, was afterward governor • demurred, bnt discovered literally fulfilled. Knox predicted with there was no alternative. The prlson- accuracy the deaths of Thomas Mait er must lie sent at the public expense land and Kirkcaldy of Grange and sol ' to tbe place he had been brought from, emnly warned the regent. Murray, not i So the canny Scot got the 2s. 8%d„ to po to Linlithgow, as If he did so he 1 which represented his fnre, did Ids would there meet his death. Tbe re business uim J went home triumphant- gent disregarded tbe warning and did twopence halfpenny or.d a railway ride meet with tbe fate of wb ch Knox bad tbe better for his offense.—Scottish forewarned him. | .American. LOTI I Can you find a better investment in the city? You are paying the present value price and will thus secure the benefit of the increase FRANK IRA W HITE