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he arrived Monday. He ordered the JS. A. YEAKEL remains prepared to be taken to Clinton for burial. The letter was given 5 TIRED OFTHIS LIFE.

A GambJer Suicides By Taking Morphine. to him but he refused to divulge its contents, only to say that the dead Fort Scott, Feb. 14. 1896. (Successor to W.

V. Lemon.) DEALER IN G-rocexies, Flou-r and. WAS THE THIRD ATTEMPT Howard Camming, a Well Known Gambler In These Parts, and a Great Sufferer of Catarrh of the Stomach, Takes Fatal Step. WANTED, Poultry, Butter and Eggs. I handle everything kept in a fiist-class Grocery, and desire a share of your patronage.

DPresib. and Sa.lt IMZeats. 424 CLARK STREET, FORT SCOTT, KAN. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. Beginning with Jan.

1st the rates for advertising in the Lantern will be as follows: Display, under one column, 50 cents an inch per month; one column or more, a small discount will be made. Locals 5 cents per line each issue. All classes of advertising can be changed" as often as desired, but changes must be brought in not later than Wednesday noon of each week. No deviation from these rules will be made in any case. Lantern Pub.

Co. LOCAL MENTION. man conveyed all bis property to him. The deceased was 27 years old and has a father living in Oklahoma and two sisters in Clinton. The remains were taken by Mr.

Larimer to Clinton for burial. Blade Homeless at Midnight. The fire department was called out last Sunday night about 12 o'clock by telephone sect in from the Wichita shops, to extinguish a fire which was burning a small two-room house occupied by Captain Donaldson, an old colored man and his family, consisting of a wife and five small children. When the company arrived the dwelling was burned to ashes and the family barely escaped in their night clothes. Mr.

Donaldson says he knew nothing of the fire until he was awakened by the smell of smoke. He got out of bed and opened the door leading to the kitchen only to find that what was once a kitchen was then a mass of flames. The structure was not insured and he is taking up a subscription to buy clothes and a new house. A party who witnessed the fire was heard to remark that the last he saw of the family after the fire they were leaving the scene in a wagon for better parts, the old man driving clad only in his night clothes and the wife and children huddled together in the rear of the wagon with a blanket spread oyer them. The origin of the blaze was riot learned, but it was doubtless a defective flue.

The Leaders! LAMB, REQUA THE- Furniture Dealers of Bourbon County. We handle nothing but the best selected stock and our prices are adjusted to suit the times. Undertaking and A fine line of Coffins, Caskets and Robes. Two Hearses. Call and inspect our goods.

Lamb, Requa 105 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kan. Obituary. Died, at his home in Fulton, February 8, 1896, of pneumonia, Stephen A. Peak, aged 17 years and 6 months. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.

Sears in the M. E. church, and at 1 :30 p. m. his remains were interred in the Wright cemetery north of Fulton.

He leaves a father and mother, five brothers and one sister to mourn his loss. Stephen was a noble boy and was loved and respected by all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by his many sympathetic friends and school Although one who was dearly loved has been taken from our midst, and there are many hearts aching for the the dear one who has gone, yet there is sweet consolation in the thought that we will all meet again on the farther shore where he is waiting and beckoning us to come. "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled." S. P. E.

C. Yeakle, the well known butcher in' the employ of John Mead, Sunday married Miss Minnie E. Proctor of this city. C. D.

Brogan of the firm of Brogan who has been confined to his bed with inflammatory rheumatism for sometime, is slightly improved and it is hoped he will be able to be out in a few days. Five tramps who were arrested last week for vagrancy and fined $8 each, lave refused to work making pebbles and are now eating bread and water for a change of diet. One of them wears a beautiful jail ornament, something similar to a ball and chain. For Sale In North Arkansas, Fulton county, 8 miles from railroad, 1 mile from good towa, 160 acre farm; very desirable in every particular; orchard pays 10 per cent on price $1,600. A rare bargain investigate; owner an invalid.

D. S. Lukens, Pilot Postoftlce, Fulton County, Ark. The father and mother of H. II.

Hen-drixson, near Kedfield, are reported quite sick. They are 85 and 83 years old respectively. Old Mr. Hendixson was stricken with paralysis some time ago which rendered his left side almost helpless. A speedy recovery of both will please many friends and acquaintances.

The preliminary hearing of John A. Heeds, who was arrested last week charged with embezzlement ton con: -plaint of E. N. Firestone, came up lie-fore Judge Margrave Monday and'was discharged. After hearing the testi-monp in the case, the court came to the conclution that there was not sufficient evidence to convict.

What might have proved a very disastrous runaway occurred Monday morning in front of the postoffice. The team belonged to a man named Mays who lives at the fair grounds. The frantic animals went down Main street on a dead gallop and ran into C. C. Myers' buck board, leaving it minus two wheels and damaging it otherwise.

The steeds were finally stopped, but not until they ran into Geo. Lamping's heavy coal wagon. Ed. C. Gates of who was prominently spoken of as being the most favorable candidate of Bourbon county for the nomination of congressman of this pistrict, has decided not to run.

The many friends of Eldon Lowe are now endeavoring to induce that gentleman to make the race. If Mr. Lowe decides to be a candidate he will no doubt succeed in getting the nomination, as he is a straightforward and staunch republican. II 11 JLs Howard Cummins, a professional gambler and all round sporting man, very well known in this city, ended his life of misery and pain at the Huntington hotel Sunday evening by taking a large dose of morphine, with suicidal intent. He was a great sufferer of stomach trounle, which was the cause of his rash deed.

Sunday morning toe seemed apparently in good spirits at the hotel and never hinted to anyone the terrible deed he had planned and which he intended to put Into execution. He ate no breakfast at all, but this did not seem to be noticed as this was often the case, he being a great sufferer for some time with stomach trouble. At dinner he partook of a light nourishment, and repaired to his room. This was the last time he was seen In the office alive- The chambermaid at the hotel went to his room about 1 o'clock for the purpose of putting it in order, but finding it locked she left. About 3 o'clock she again went to the room for.

the same design. This time the door was partially open and she started in. He was lying on the bed apparently asleep. She did not awake him'from what she supposed to be peaceful slumber, but departed and returned about 6 o'clock only to find that he was still lying in the same position, but his face was colored. She became alarmed and requested one of the porters who was near to despatch Mr.

Ilarkey, the manager of the house, which he did. Mr. Ilarkey immediately went upon the scene and took in the situation at a glimpse. The man was unconscious, and after several unsuccessful attempts to arouse him, Mr. Ilarkey sent for Drs.

McDonald and McLemore. The doctors with several of the man's friends went to the room, but all attempts to revive him proved fruitless. Emetics were administered but in vain. An electrical apparatus was applied in order to keep him alive as lOBg as possible. He lingered until 8:10, when he died.

A bottle which was discovered on the dresser labeled "morphine, poison," told the story. Around the head of the bed hung a rope, which had a neatly prepared nOose at one end and which showed plainly that had the deadly poison refused to take effect he only had to put the rope aiound his neck and death would result by strangulation. He was addicted to the morphine habit and naturally he had to take a large dose. Among friends dt was learned tbat this was his third attempt to take his own life. By all who knew Howard Cummins they stated that he was honored by his associates and never was known to take advantage of his co-players at cards or any other games of chance.

He was ever ready to uphold the honor of the profession he had sought. He left the following letter to Mr. Ilarkey, one of the proprietors of the hotel, which is explanatory in itself: 'Vic Hakkey: Please take care of what money I have, $8 I believe, and bury me in a plain coffin box, just the box. I don't want any coffin, no ceremony, no parade, (the word parade was underscored), no Invitations. HaVe me hauled out in a dray.

I don't want any of my relatives notified until after the funeral, and if any of them or any one else says different, you how them this. I not only request but demand that this be carried out. 1 want to be buried right here in the cheapest lot in the cemetery. This is for two reasons. My relatives need the money just as bad as others who would get It, and I don't believe in giving a $30 man a $300 funeral.

This is my will and command. Yours, i ''Howard 5 best wishes. You can hold trunk until you get your money. Please bury me as soon as possible tomorrow, then mail the letter to R. E.

Larimer, Clinton, so it will go on that afternoon train and he will come and take charge of my belongings and settle what Is due, providing you do as directed." He left another letter addressed to his brother-in-law, R. E. Larimer of Clfnton, Mo. all ready to mail, but the contents were not learned. Contrary to the dead man's wish, Mr.

Larimer was sent a telegram, and A Desolated Home. LANTERN JOB PRINTING HOUSE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Hammond were parents of as three as interesting little girls as ever cheered the hearts of a fond father and mother. About fix weeks ago the prevailing sore throat commenced its ravages and at 2 o'clock, January 11, Baby Helen, aged 11 months, fell asleep, and at 9 o'clock the following Friday morning, Bertha, aged siy and a half years, went' to join her little sister.

Ethel, aged rl ve years, lingered on and for a while there were hopes of her recovery. But she relapsed and her sufferings were pitiable to see. She showed wonderful vitality, but at 8 o'clock on the evening of February 7 the struggle was over. The once happy home no longer echoes to the patter of baby feet or the prattle of childish voices, for these three were all. As one after another passed away, kind and sympathizing friends laid them to rest, and the three little sls- PERSONAL MENTIONS.

is now prepared to do job work of all kinds. Anything from a milk ticket up. Color work a specialty. Uers lie side by side in Maple Grove Rev. R.

D. Dunbar, late of Joplin, has been called to take charge of Mount Zlon Baptist church of this city and has arrived to take charge of his duties. 1 Rev. C. L.

Milton of the First Christian church of this city, is in Stafford, Kansas, visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. C. P. Frey and daughter, Llllie, are home after a pleasant visit in To-peka.

Miss Ella Wade visiting friends in Godfrey. ') Mr. anMrsW.J' Q. Merriam and Mr. and Mrs.

AV Shjnn have left for near 'Jacksonville. where they will, spend the winter, with the exception of Mr. Merritnan, who will return in a few weeks. The Lantern, Appeal to Reason and Farm Record, all for $1.25. Call and get a sample copy.

cemetery, i We believe the bereaved parents have the sympathy of every one who knows of their affliction, for deep down in the heart of every man and woman lies a tender chord that must vibrate to a tale so sad. "Go to your rest, fair children, Go to your dreamless While yet so gentle, undefiled, With blessings on your heads. L. "'ti ii ii i I School Report. The following is a report of Fortney school district No 96, Friday Jan.

31, ending four months ot our seven month school. 'Kenneth Fortney.Rella Marks and Chester Wood were neither absent nor Those not absent during the Jan. month were: Prunella, Lula, Bella and James, Mary, Llllie and Orley Marquis, Kenneth Fortney, Ray Piper, Juda, Eddie and Alice Summers and Lottie Henry. Enrollment for Jan. 26, dally attendance 22.

Visitor, Mrs. Frank Fortney. 1 Abbam Johnson, Teacher. Lantern bo For Salt. Pub.

No. 12, Scott Fort Cj Two new' windmills, $15 each, Two fine Singer sewing machines, each. One billiard, and pool table, dirt $100 Hammond typewriter, nearly new, only $35. Two nearly new Round Oak heaters, 18 size, $10 each. 184 i.

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