Ulysses Plainsman from Ulysses, Kansas • 1

li.i.i mm mm i. ULYSSES, GRANT JUNE 28. 1890. VOL. II.

NO. 25. Ij iii i "ZTl I' 11 rmiTTTPR Tr DR. II LUCAS. 'Tis Human to Err.

DIRECTORY. I had certainly committed a (treat pieo of imprudence, but, nevertheless, I had Physician Sc Surgeon. 45 ULYSSES KANSAS. U. 8, President DIRECTORY, Benjamin Harrises Lovl Morton James lllulno BSrOfflco at Athey and Lucas' Drug Storo.

THE GRANT COUNTY ELECTION. Mere Frauds Perpetrated by Ulysses Victory Again Stolen from Appomattox. Special to the Capital. Hartland, Juno 18, 1890. The election in Grant county is again a disgrace to western civilazatloa.

In Lincoln township at the Ulysses Hoenme in from the smoking car To seek 'his sister in tho rear, While gmtly from the realms afar Of night stole shadows near. Iu deepening gloom he took his place On cushioned seat beside the girl. One hand he passed about her waist, mentioned day, with instructions to penetrate the enemy's line, via Stanton, Charlottsville, Stannardsville aud Gordonsville, and If possible to report to me within three weeks. On the 18th day of August ho reported at my headpuarters on tho Robertson river, near the Rupidan, that the enemy was advancing upon us In great force, where he was encamped, the names of the general officers commanding, the probable strength of tho enemy and the contemplated plan of attack. Subsequent information substantiated the correctness of Sergeant Harter's statements.

The information being communicated to Major General Pope, he was thereby enabled to take such measures as he deemed Vlce-rreildent Secretary of State flec'y ot the Treasury Secretary of War (Secretary ot the Navy Secretory of the Interior Postmaster General Attorney Oeneral iCojm ofAgrlculture WM. EASTON HUTCHISON, WilMain WiDdoin llndttehl Proctor Benjamin Tracy John Noblo John Wanamnker HH Miller Jr rem lull Husk it Attornoy nt IjoAkt found the weak point in the armor, the Joint by which the most solid system of defense could be shattered. a volunteer, had seen clearly where the old stager In the deteotive force was merely groping his way. Another man would have been jealous and borne me a grudge. He was not one of that sort.

He thought only of turning my lucky discovery to account, and as he said, it ought not to be impossible now that the case turned upon a fixed fact. We therefore entered a neighboring restaurant to consult about the matter while breakfasting. This was the state of the problem, which an hour before had seemed insoluble. It was proved that Monistrol was innocent. Why had he declared himself precinct, Mont Anderson, mayor of (County Attorney.) Appomattox, saw J.J.

Williamson, one of the judges, change tho ballots OFFICE IN GRANT BANK BUILDING' STATE DIUKCTORY. Governor Lyman Humphrey so as put Ulysses tickets in the box instead of Appomattox tickets as handed in by the voters. The other dalliod with a curl. To shield his sister from all harm Had been his Joy from childhod's years, And close he pressed his guarding arm To give her peace from twilight fears. The tardy' porter bustled in And lit the lamp, whose quickened ray I A Felt ULYSSES, KAN.

When he was accused of changing and desroyiiig Appomattox ballots he Lieutenant-Governor Secretary of State State Auditor State Treasurer Attorney Oeneral Bup't Public Instruction Ute Printer turned as pale as death. Dirt wis William Hlgglns Timothy McCarthy Hamilton Kellogg OW Winons 11 Baker necessary and prudent for the protection of his army. I would, in consideration of the services of Sergeant Thomas O. Harter, recommend him to the favorable consideration of tho general government. also played in SuUivan, Howard and Sheridan townships.

The vote as they have reported it as follows: Appomattox Ulysses O.A. ROBINSON, Abstracter anfl Mar? Mk Fell on a man in deep chagrin 84 Becretary Bew.d of Agricultre Mohler John Ingalls V. 8. Senators Preston B. Plumb 8-I have a complete set of Abstract His sister sat two seats awaj I I bg your pardon, miss," he thought you were my sister, there; Llnc'iln townsmp H'2 Klierintui township 49 Bhuriilau township Thorn is township 2S Howard township 1 SulllvuB township IS a a 9 22 31 guilty? We thought we could gueps, but that tvas not the question at present.

We were equally Mire that Mme. Monistrol had moI stirred from her house on the evening of the murder. But everything proved that she had benawaveof tt, even if she had not advised and planned It, and consequently was well acquainted with the assassin. Who was this assassin? Books for all Lots ana lianas in Grant County, Kansas. What can you think!" and down his ULYSSES, KAN.

Morril Funslon Perkles John A Anderson Thomas Ryan KJ Turner Peters Members of Congress 139 179 head Dropped with apolegeticair. P. Sigel, Maj.Gen. Com. First Corps Army of Va.

True Copy.) John Potts, Chief Clerk War Dpt. Dec. 1G, 1803. Washington, D. C.

Oct. 22, 1802. Hon. E. M.

See'y of War: On the 18th day of last August, being in company with Major General Pope at the headquarters of Major "I think," she said her voice was 8 0 raw ford A II Horton Valentine The Appomattox men can stand up more than forty men in Lincoln who will swear that they voted for Appomattox. Some six or eight men in Ulysses voted for Appomattox but are afraid to say so because T. MARSHALL, A mas whom Monistrol's dog followed as it did its owners, since he had made it Atate A Rent at Washington Chief Justice Supreme tJourt Associate Justices hushed, While mirth beamed in her love lv eyes follow him when he went to the Attorney-at-Law NolaryPntlic. A Johnson General Reno, not far from tho Rap- "Where ignorance is bliss" she So it was some one who was an intimate thev fear their lives will be taken or Disk Judge Theo. Botkln, Springfield, Kans.

blushed friend of the Monistrol family. Loan, Collection idan, at Raccoon Ford, a person representing himself as spy sent out bv Major General Sigel.came to Gen He must hate the husband, however, Deep red" 'tis folly to be wise." II. L. Wells in West Shore. their property destroyed.

There will be plenty of idence to throw out Lincoln township and that will AiSU Insurance Agent. since he had combined all the circum eral Pope and represented himself stances with infernal ckill to throw sus rSJ-Taxes Paid for Nou-Itesidente, picion upon the unfortunate man. as having come trom within the eu-emy's lines; that he had beeu through On the other hand, he must ue very their army, the largest part ot wnien TRACED IH BLOOD Ulysses, Kans- dear to the wife, since, knowing him, she wa but a short distance from the would not give him up, unhesitatingly river in our front, behind a moun Appomattox a majority. The people the county are be coming enraged on account of these outrages. Honest elections aoe impossible in Grant county it seems Judge Botkin made a brilliant record last spring in corralling the thieves and we believe he will yet be able to bring these scoundrels to OR lacriOcing her husband.

tain range running paiallel with the Then COUNTY DIRECTORY. Representative Edward Patton. Probate Judge-Geo Underwood. Treasurer Henry Bland. County Clerk Geo Earp, Clerk of Dlst.

Court Pierce, County Attorney Wm Raston Hutchison. Register, of Deeds 8 Alexander, Bupt. Pub. Inst. Fred Brown.

Sheriff Evans, Surveyor FTowler. Coroner II IS Athcy, Commissioners Virgil McCrackon, Chalr-raan; Sullivan, Ulysses, Has. jQreen, Ulysses, Ks. river; that their army was on tne Oh! the conclusion was reduced to a formula. The assassin could only be a Tto Little Old Man of the Eatignolles.

SMILE GAB0BIAU. point or marching, had their teams all ready to hitch up, and were evi miserable hypocrite, who had abused the husband's affection and confidence to deutly to move at an early moment to turn our Ielt. The information win the love of the wife. In short. Mme.

Monistrol, belying her The above special published in the Topeka Daily Capital of June 20th is another cowardly and contemptible as to the position, condition aud force of the enemy induced General Pope T. O. HARTER, DEALER IN, FIRST CLASS SEWING MACHINES. All kinds Sowing Machine Supplies, Cleaning and Repairing a speciality. Work warranted.

ULYSSES, KANSAS. reputation, undoubtedly had a lover, and this lover was necessarily the criminal, to order his own army to retreat mi blow at the welfare of our county mediately behind the Rappahannock. The information given at the Full of this, certainty, I racked my brains to discover some infallible stratagem that would enable us to reach the It is hardly necessary for us to tell time above stated proved to be correct, and was of the hitrhest import scoundrel DIRECTORY. J. II.

Lucas O. A. Robinson C. E. Wickersham C.

W. Olmstead qiTY Mayor (Clerk Treasurer Police udge Marshal "This is the way we ought to operate, I the people of Grant county that the above charges of fraud are a3 false as they are absurd and ridicolous, as ance. as it enabled us to defeat the think." I said to M. Mechinet. rbpr the most thorough and patient lnvea-ligation.

What wm his object? He must have jome secret purpose, for tho search would evidently end in nothing. When he had apparently finished, he Bald: "The cellar is still to be exAmined." "I'll take you there, monsieur," said Mme. Monistrol, Aud instantly seizing a lighted candle She led its across a court-yard upon which a second door in the back shop opened, and guided us by a very slippery stnircasa to a door, which she unlocked, saying; "Here it is walk in, gentlemen." I beunu to understand. plans of the enemy to get between us and the forces coming to join us "Madame Monistrol and the murderer J. T.

McMillen i they were all at the polls Tuesday, mtmthwe asreeu that after the crime by way of Frcdricksburg and Man- nasses. I ao not recollect tne name Council W. A. Salter president, 1. F.

Kaudabaugh, C. W. Olinstead, O. A. Robinson and J.

D. Jlarbur. thuy would not see each other for some rime; this is the most elementary prud-5 ice. But ere long the woman will grew of the man who gave us the iniorm- ation, nor do I think should now June 17, and know that there never waa a fairer or more harmonious election held any where and that the above is a malicious falsehood, the citgrowtb a spirit of revergo on trio part of the thrice defeated gang of boodlers who howl for Appomattox. This is not thefirsttime recognize him.

(True copy.) Irwin McDowell, John Potts, Major General. Societies. Mv worthv neighbor had iicrutinized th Chief Clerk iParDpt. mnatlent anfl want to soe her accomplice. Let spy near her toloilow hti every whtre, am', bofore forty-eiyht hours the affair will be settled." M.

Mechinet paused a moment before replying, mumbling a few unintelligible words. "You haven't hit it. Yon have the genius of the profession, that I don't deny, Dec. 1G, 13G3. eellar with a rapid, practiced glance.

It was in wretched order. A small cask of Headquarters First Corps Army of beer stood in one corner, and diivctly opposite, fastened by utieks of wood, was a hoKshead of wiue furnished with ft wooden I the Topeka Capital has given space Vigrginia, JNear a ort DeKalb, September 17, 18G2. JAMES V. GORDON, Abstracter and Notary Public. ULYSSES, KANSAS.

Complete set of Abstract Books to all Land and Town Lota in Grant county. THB OLD DOCTOR'S 8 LADIES' FAVORITE. Always Reliable nd perfectly Safe. The eame insert by thousands of womu all over the liiilifU Slates. in the Old Doctor's privyte mll practice, for 38 years, and not a single had INDISPENSABLE TO ADltS.

Money returned it not as represented. BeM cents (stamps) for sealed Particulars, and reoelje. the only never known to fail remedy by aalU DR. WARD U6 North Seventh BU, St. Louis, lie.

to lying communications which have Hon. John P. Usher, Washington: cast a lasting reproach upon our but you lack experience. 1 ortunareiy i have it. What! A remark about the crime puts you on the scent, and you don't Dear Sir: Sergeant Thomas O.

Harter has requested me address county and we think it about time M. B. CHURCH. Service evory alternate Sabbith at 11a, m. and every Sunday at 8 p.

m. ntyerraeetlne; Thursday evening. Rev. C. OuMDOKFF.Pastor.

M. E. S. S. The M.

E. Sunday school Meets every Suns day it the E. church, at 10 o'clock a. in. prompt.

All cordially invited to attend. O. W. Olmstkd, Sup't. CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Service, the flrit and third Snnduy of each tnoutb, at the school hall. Rrv. A. Ewkh, Pastor. follow it up." tap.

On the right were ranged ubous fifty full buttles. M. Mechlnet did not lose sight of these bottles, and found an opportunity to move one after another. What I saw, ho also noticed; not one was sealed with green wax. you a note and mention therein the to call a halt.

Both the Tribune and the Plainsman have given the cor "How so?" "This faithful dog must be utilized." "I don't understand." "Then learn to wait. Madame Monis rect accounts of the troubles in which our county has been involved and of the recent county seat election and value of tne services rendered our army by the information furnished by him. I have already given him certificate to that effect; and can only add lhat, but for his opportune arrival at our headquarters on the Rapidan river, on the 18th of August, vith a full account of the plans trol will go out about two o'clock, to reach the Palais de Justice about three; can back their reports with the affi the little servant will be alone in tho Miop you'll see, that's all I shall tell you." davits of nine-tenths of the citizens In fact, mv entreaties were useless; ne W. C. T.

U. 01 ine county, ana ootn papers are would say nothing more, avenging him u. of uiysses meets every on the Capitals exchange list, but self for his defeat by this very innocent The W. C. T.

bit of malice. Willing or not, I bail to All ladies fhair arnminfa hsiva hppn iit.rai'lv cr, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. -n and designs of the enemy, whicn were stat ed to General Pope enabling him to take such measures ns theex-Jgencies of the cusedemanded for the protection of his army, we should have labored under much disads vantage. I had sent Harter out on accompany him to the nearest cafe, whore J.D.HARBUR, (Successor to Earp Hajbur.) he made me play dominoes. (Cordially Invited to attend our meetings and loin in the work.

Mrs, L. Fukouson, Miss S. nored in every instance and space given only to the lying communN cations of John Moses Ruck man and I nlaved badly, being absorbed in thought, and he was shamefully taking the 21st of July for the purpose of Tar Alvin Campbell. This conduct advantage of it to beat me, when tne clock struck two. Secret Societies.

1 So tho cork I had picked up, and which had served to protect the point of the murderer's weapon, did not come from the Monistrols' cellar. "Well," said M. Mechinet, feigning disappointment, "I find nothing we can go back." We did so, but not in the same order that we had gone down, for in returning I went first. I therefore opened the door of the back shop and the Mouistrols' dog instantly rushed at me, barking so furiously that I Itarted back. "The deuce! it's your savage dog," said M.

Mechinet to the young wife, who had already driven it away by a wave of the hand. "No, indeed, he isn't savage," she replied, "only a good watchdog. We are jewellers, more exposed to thieves than jther shopkeepers, so we trained him." Mechanically, as one always does after having beeu threatened by a dog, I called this one by his name, which I knew. "Plutol Pluto!" But instead of approaching me, the inimid drew back, growling and showing uis sharp teeth. "Oh.

it's useless for you to call him," on the part of the leading daily of Up to our postal" he said, dropping the gathering such information hs would be useful to us the conduct of the campaign, and he acquitted him dominoes. G. A. R. the state is, to say the least, hardly He paid the bill, we went out, and the self in a manner to justify the confi what it should be and i9 an unjust IrLoal For Farm Loans or Bargains in Real Estate call on me, Taxes paid nonrjldapU.

Officff on Central avonne oppokite Tribune of-tice, Ulytkes, Kansas. Ulysses Post, No, overySd and 4th Baturdjiyi In the month at 7 p.m. A cordial dence I repose in hi in. Invitation to attend Is extended to all meqi- descri initiation against the welfare and interests of Grant couoty in par Instant after were again standing like sentinels in the doorway, from which we had watched the approaches to Monistrol's shop. Very Respectfully Yours, (True copy.) F.

Sigkl, Mai. Gen. bers in good standing. B. C.

Henshaw, Adjt. JH Lucas, Post Com ticular and all of Southwest John Potts, Chief Clerk War Dpt. We had not been there ten minutes when Mme. Momstnrl appeared on tne threshold, dressed in. black, with a large Bear Valley Post, No.

434, Dept. of Kansas, Ul HATIOEL Kansas in general. It is to be hoped that in the future, the Capital will be a little more particular as to the communications it Dec. 11, 1863. Headquarts Dep't of the Missouri, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, January 27.h, 1876.

Thos. O. Harter, Loaansport, crepe veil, like a wiow. Q. A.

meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays A beautiful toilette in which to appear before the magistrate," grumbled M. publishes and will not editorially Mechinet. 1b each month. All Q. in good stand Ing are welcomed in oar camp.

VP Darby, Adjt. A Nixon.P, C. MldShockey.Q. M. J.

O. O. F. She gave her little servant a few orders endorse the slanderous statements of and walked rapidly away. aid madame.

thoughtlessly, "he won't Dear Sir: I am just in receipt of your letter of 25th with enclosed paper. I remember very well the facts set forth in the letter of Gen. McDowell, and that you Mv companion waited patiently nve men whom their own neighbors and intimate acquantance would not believe under oath. Southwest Kan follow you." "Whv sof" minutes, aud when he supposed ths young Dlysses Lodes, No. S5, I.

O. O. meets rery Friday evenlnu at 7.00 p. at the "Because he Is faithful, like all dogs of that breed, and will obey no one but his sas nas enougn 10 contena wun master aud myself." withouthaviug to combat such lying Every Democrat Stall Real IL Every Seetcr alter Political Stall Eeal it CLUB RATES. We will send the National Democrat and the PLAINSMAN to any address in the United States -for $2 a year in advmce.

it P. Hall, Wall street, TJlyssea. Uenthorn, N. Marshall, See'y. K.

Of P. and slanderous reports in a daily were the hrst person who gave us the information referred to; information corroborated in every respect by other reports made the same day. I am glad to have the opportunity thus to acknowledge services of the highest value, and to say that I shall take pleasure always in serving you This apparently unimportant remark was a flash of light to me. Without re-flftrtintr. far more hasty than I should be newspaper.

wife was a long distance on, said: "It is time." We again entered the jewelry shop. The little servant was there alone, sitting behind the counter, nibbling a piece of candy stolen from her mistress. As we entered, she recognized us, and started up, blushing and terrified. But M. Mechinet, without giving her time to open her lips, asked: "Where is Madame Monistrol?" "She has gone out, sir." "You are deceiving me.

She's in the now. I exclaimed: Ulysses Lddee No. 131. Meets erery Tuei "Then where was this faithful dog on day nlebt In Hall on Wall street. bhe evening of the crime, niadamef" Harrison as the Soldiers' Friend.

in any manner in my power. J. W. Gordon, K. 9.

Geo Earp, C. This point-blank question produoed While "Our Benule" was a mem Respectfully Yours, John Pope, Major General. Next week we will publish Mr. uch an effect upon her that she almost dropped the candlestick Bhe still held in her hand. FARMERS ALLIANCE.

ber of the U. S. senate from Indiana, Sergeant Thos. O. Harter, at that time a resident of Bunker Hill, The regular subscription price of The Farmers Alliance of Ulysses meets.ev rr Monday evenineat 7:30 in school room "I don't know." she stammered; "I Harter's account of his effort and failure lo secure an appointment in the of toe primary dept.

F.B.Brown, See'y. don't remember." "Perhaps he followed yonr husband." "Why. yes; now I seem to recollect." the National Democrat is $1.50 a year and it is well worth it. It is publish- Miami county, Indiana, now a resident of Ulysses, desired an appoint government secret service, as given "Then he is trained to follow carriages. in a printed circular published in merit in the government secret ser lor you told us you went to the omnibus weekly in the city of Washington, and each issue contains eight seven- vice.

Before soliciting the Hon. 1884. It is a plain statement of cold facts. Read it. with Your husband?" back shop." "I assure you she Isn't, gentlemen.

Look for yourselves." M. Mechinet, with an air of the greatest annoyance, struck his forehead, exclaiming: "How unfortunate it is! how sorry that poor Madame Monistrol will be!" Then, as the little servant stared at him with open mouth and eyes dilated with astonishment, he continued: "But perhaps you can take your mistress's place, my pretty girl. I came back because I have lost the address of the gentleman she asked me to visit." She was silent, and I was about to con- tinue. when M. Mechinet interrupted me.

Far from taking advantage of the young Godey'8 Laday's Book" for July Benjamin's influence and assisstance in his quest, however, Mr. Harter secured the following letters of recommendation and endorsement, the originals of which are on file in the wife's agitation, he seemed to be trying to soothe her. and after having urged her is recieved: in its own field this magazine has no competitor. It is to obey the magistrate's summons, drew me awav. not A register of fashions, nor a re war department at Washington: "Have you lost your senses?" said he.

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E. M. Stanton, See'y of War: terns and instructions, which are worth more to a lady who kDows This is to certify that Thomas Harter. a sergeant in Company "What gentleman?" "You know very well; Monsieur there now, I've forgotten his namel Monsieur zounds, you know him! The gentleman your confounded dog obeys so well." "Oh, Monsieur Victor?" "Yes; that's It. What does the gentleman do?" "He's a journeyman jeweler a great friend of my master.

They workid together when Monsieur Monistrol was a journeyman jeweler, and that's why he can do anything he likes with Pluto." To be Continued.) The repreech wounded me. "Is it losing my Benses," I retorted, "to find the solution of the problem? I have it. Monistrol's dog will guide us to the truth." My eagerness dew a smile from my old neighbor, who answered in a fatherly tone. "You are right," said he, "I understand you perfectly. Only, if Mme.

Monistrol has guessed your suspicions, the dog will die orvanlsh before raornlug." 1st Regiment Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, wa on the 21st day of July last, employed by me to go on a secret mission. Furnished with a how to use scissors and needle for herself than twice the cost, together with recipes for the housewife, hints for the nursery and home decoratin, etc. Godey Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Price, $2 democratic dootrine, Sunscrinenow and secure this staunch organ of th party of the people. citizen's outfit together with horse and bridle, he left my headquarters at Sperryville, 00 the above tuerr: per year,.