davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

have revealed the location OF the foun.
uefed chicora came only few nights
ago. The girl and her mother were
visiting In Rayenswood at the time.
Mafthas eyes grew suddenly CLASSY
ana her form began TO shake. She
put her hand over her eyes as n shad-
ing them from the sun. A minute aft
erward she began to repeat TO them the
story OF the sinking OF the steamer as
she said II was appearing 10 her. The
boat was within 800 feet OF the pier.
she said, but all it's lights were out, 80
,hat those who we're watching from
the shore could not see II.
The girl repeated every detail of the
sinking. and described the present loca-
ion OF the wreck and the place In the
null where the bodies OF the crew were
lying. When she came out OF the trance
she told those about her she was sure
she would recognize the spot in a mo-
menl She has never been across Lake
Michigan In her life, II is said.
Previous TO the possession of the girl
by the spirits she seldom had been
known TO sing. and possessed an in
ferior child's voice. Now. the neigh
bors say. the girl has one OF the most
remarkable soprano voices they have
ever heard. and when she is in one OF
her frances the feats of Trilby would
be Insignificant In comparison.
One OF the feats which the girl per-
forms almost every night is the writing
OF poems In German, French, and Swe-
dish, although she herself understands
only English. In the writing Of hei
poems she asserts she is moved by the
spirit OF Eugene Field.
A few nights ago she delivered po'
iiticai speech which she declared wal
dictated TO her by the spirit OF Garter
Harrison.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

spicuousiy in the annals OF Rhode
Island during the war OF 1872, and
fitted out several privateers, which de-
stroyed and captured many British yes
sells He was a man much beloved
and respected in Rhode Island, and one
OF the richest men in the United States.
The now historic old Colt mansion at
Bristol has been the scene OF the re-
ception OF many presidents. Jackson.
Madison, Grant and Arthur being
among its guests.
The Baroness de Levay is daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. e. de Wolf, who
have resided abroad for many years.
She Is fine horsewoman, is highly
accomplished and a good musician,
having studied under a professor Of the
Conservatory OF Vienna, and In France
and Italy art and literature. She
speaks and writes English. French.
and German, has written and pub
lished two books I'm the English Lam
guage, and is now writing work on
Spain. She Is fully fitted to fulfil the
high position she will I'LL at the Aus
/ trian court.
The Baroness has travelled extern
| sively with her parents throughout
Europe. and spent Eve winters in Rome.
/ where she was presented TO the queen
and was present at the leading court
festivities OF the seasons she passed in
the Eternal City. She was introduced
into the exclusive society OF the Ital-
ian capital and was welcome guest al
the entertainments at the different
embassies, where she was a great fay.
orite on account OF her delightful es.
prit and accomplishments. She and
her parents had an audience with the
pope. who twice bestowed on her the
papal benediction.
The baroness is a greatniece OF Col
Colt. OF revolver fame. and. on the oc
casion OF her recent marriage, hei
uncle. Col. S. Pomeroy Colt. the hos
pitality OF whose house is proverbia
In Rhode Island. quite outdid himsel
in the preparations made at the fam
ily homestead In Bristol. "Lindel
Place" for the wedding of his niece {,
, Baron de Levay. Although many o
, the distinguished guests had often en-
joyed the lavish hospitality Of the hos
! OF Linden Place." no such delightful
, entertainment had before been offere
as marked the nuptials OF this youn
American girl to this representative Q
a noble Austrian family.
. Baron Louis de Levay de Kistelef
, a SON and grandson Of Stefan Kistelel
, is from very old, distinguished an
/ patriotic family. They not only tough
r under Kossuth and Kleppa. but tn
|, baron's grandfather gave a large poi
ton OF his estate for the cause. HI
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

Her social career for two years was
uneventful There were many men who
sought her smile and there were many
upon whom IL was graciously bestowed.
And, as you can easily figure out for
yourself. all the other women were
furiously envious of her.
Easy is the descent--oh, so easy!
There was banquet at White Sulphur
Springs, in Virginia, whittier the Ord
ways had gone for the summer. and
Miss Bettina was the loveliest of the
guests. In a dazzling evening dress,
adorned with laces and jewels. she sat
among gorgeously arrayed diplomats,
army officers and government officials.
Everybody drank freely. and Miss Bet
tina's face became flushed and her eyes
sparkled with unusual brightness.
A young man who was attached 20
the French embassy and who had
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
Their Bone. co Home.

The bones of every Chinaman who
dies in this country are sent back to
the Celestial empire for interment.
They are shipped in large boxes from
San Francisco under the designation
of "fishbone," at the rate OF $40 a
ton. This fishbone fiction is in order
to evade the rule of the steamship
companies, which charge full passen-
ger rates for the transportation of dead
bodies, says the New York World.
Nearly every Chinaman who comes
here is under the care of the Six Com
panies. They sign a contract guar
anteeing to return the bones OF the
dead for burial with the bones Of their
ancestors. On every steamer leaving
San Francisco there are invalid Chinese
steerage passengers who hope to live
until they reach their native country.
An agreement exists between the Six
Companies and the steamship mana
gers which forbids the burial of these
Cinnamon should they die at sea, and
the Six Companies furnish collins OF
the peculiar Chinese fashion for use
in such emergencies.
When Chinaman dies at sea the
body is embalmed, placed in sealed
coffin and lowered into the hold. The
expense is paid by the other Chinese
passengers and the stewards OF the
ship. all Of whom belong TO that race.
When the ship reaches Hongkong
the collins are deliver to the Tune
wah hospital, which gives them to
their surviving friends in China. Every
Chinaman among us is supposed to be
! registered at the Tung wah hospital
! and with the Six Companies at Sar
1 Francisco.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

most Of her mysterious talents is the
spirit OF her sister.
Martha Hardy in the natural state
has a childish voice OF no power or
sweetness, but the neighbors say that
when she is under control" the purity
and range OF her soprano are marvel
Gus. She Is not politician. but she
delivers political orations which, she
ssys. are Inspired by the shade OF Car
Ear II. Harrison. She 10 a mere school
rtrl but she writes poetry when In
trance and declares that Eugene Field
1. the celestial bard who inspires her.
She also says she has located the
lost ChicOra while under her sisters
spIrlt guidance, and is ready 10 point
Out the spot where the wreck lies and
the location OF the bodies Of the crew
II any one will provide her with pass
or ticket 10 Benton Harbor.
The suburb OF Rayenswood and the
citizens Of Belmont avenue. where NJ M
Hardy frequently visits. are all wrought
10 over the strange revelations OF the
girl and the wonderful change which
has come 10 her own personality with
10 the last few weeks
About three months ago q younger
sister Of Martha died The family
often sai and talked OF her evenings
On one occasion. while they were gath.
cred about table at the home OF Mrs
G. w. krrlle. where Martha and her
mother and married sister were visit.
lnE. the older sister remarked that she
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
pARoN DE LEvAY,

uncle, Count Henri de Levay, particu-
larly distinguished himself In the war
OF 1S4s under Kleppa, and this great
Hungarian patriot, leaving no children.
has adopted his nephew, the present
Baron Louis de Levay. as heir to his
vast estates. He was one of the fam
GUS band of patriots who was captured
by the Austrians, imprisoned and kept
ten days without food or drink, but
permission was given to the populace
10 throw bread to them through the
windows, which saved them from star
walton. He is a grandee of Hungary.
member of the House of Lords. is
on intimate relations with the emperor,
Francis Joseph, and is frequently con-
suited by him on important matters OF
state. He is a great admirer Of Amer
lea and its institutions. and was a
,-sitor at the time Of the Chicago expo
srion. His nephew. the present
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

shown considerable attention TO Miss
ordway during the season sat opposite
her. Just as they were rising from the
table young cavalier who had sat be-
side her began TO Jest with her about
the young Frenchman's assiduous de-
yotion.
Some day" said the young man,
your admirer will probably be fam
ous.1
The incident that followed was over
in a minute. Into the motives that
prompted her action It would be idle
to inquire. Suffice 1t that the curl Of
Miss Bettina's rosy lips became In
tensely mischievous and that, with her
hand under the table, fumbling among
the draperies, she replied:
"Pll make him the most famous man
at the springs tomorrow"
And thereupon with an enchanting
smile, she held aloft tiny white satin
slipper. warm from her foot, and bade
a walter fill It with champagne. She
then proffered this novel bumper to the
young Frenchman.
A hush fell upon the room and every
eye was turned to the young mans
face. He was painfully embarrassed.
From his neck to the roots Of his hair
his skin was scarlet and he looked as
if he were deyoutly wishing that the
floor would open and swallow him. The
slipper was within his reach and pair
of roguish eyes were turned full upon
him. He hesitated for one long moment
and then, true to his country and his
calling, he took the slipper and quaffed
deeply Of the wine. His gallantry was
greeted with burst of applause. With
a low bow he returned the slipper to
it's owner, who. perceiving that there
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

Europe. with the realization that the
lpittance allowed her by her father will
be cut of If she returns to her native
country. z
After her divorce from her first hus-
band Bette Ordway went on the stage
as singer. She had good voice and
the fame of her exploits had preceded
her, so that her company played to good
business from the first. American
theater goers will remember her as a
member, and leading one, of Con-
reid's opera company, in THE Kings
Fool" comic opera which had a vary
ing success for two or three seasons,
and in which Della Fox succeeded Mrs.
Padelford, as she was known then.
The drinking of wine from her slip
per at White Sulphur Springs had cast
a romantic tinge about the young wo-
man and the public was eager to see
her. She lost her voice and appeared
in Chicago in "Old Kentucky" at the
Haymarket, on the last occasion of her
stage work here. Where she is now
and what is her fate is told in the fol-
lowing review of singularly pathetic
career:
Albert 0rdway, veteran of the war.
once chief Of ordinance of the United
States government, to-day commander
OF the militia of the District of Column
bia. comes of an aristocratic southern
family, whose name is a household
werd below the line for all that birth,
culture and refinement imply. He is a
proud man--proud of his lineage, proud
of his career. and proud of the position
! he has attained in the military and
} social life of the nations capital.
Gen. Ordway's daughter, Bettina
, was in her day the most beautiful girl
: in Washington. The phrase "a social
! belle" has become so hackneyed that il
which really lies in the word Bettins
ordway was social belle. After leav.
ing the. convent in Georgetown, In
J which her early years were spent, all
her training was directed to but ont
7 end-that of fitting her to shine in
society. Toward the accomplishment
Of this end her father engaged instruc
tcrs in dancing, elocution, singing
languages and those other attainment.
that are necessary to win social recogni
ton. With all these the young wo
man combined graces that no instruc
ton or preparation could enhance. Sh,
was clever, witty. original and spark
ling. Hers was truly rare mind. Sh,
had a mans broad grasp of things an,
judgment far beyond her years.
When she first appeared in society sh
came in contact with statesmen an
diplomats from all parts Of the world
All who met her were delighted wit
her charming manners and frequentl
surprised at the fund of knowledge an
is experience which she seemed to pos
) sess.
It You have been told that this youn
woman was beautiful. She was dar
ot girl. Of superb figure, with lustrou
l. brown eyes, thick mass of soft, shin
ID ing hair, and rosebud Of mouth, |
In each corner of which there Away
A. lurked tiny curl of line, whether
so amusement or of mischief it was in
m possible to say. In the convent st
TT had acquired the reputation Of being
fun-loying girl, full of life and som,
what disposed to substitute for ii
conventions of polite society a code
10 ethics Of her own, -~r,s
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
pHoToGRAPH OF FOOT.

interesting results. He says that it is
one of the best specimens of the pos
sibilities OF the X rays that has yet
been produced.
The exposure was made through boot
and trousers, and while these are visi-
BILE the fine detail of bone, and leg, and
foot is amply preserved. The nails in
the heel, the steel piece under the in
step, and the metal rings for laces, also
the metal ends Of laces, and the seam
in trousers, and even splashes of dir
are all clearly delineated.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

ter OF Gen. George de Wolf. of Bristol.
r. l.. who built in 1910 the palatial
mansion in Bristol in which she was
married a few days since. and which is
now the residence OF his grandson,
Col. s. Pomeroy Colt, and Of his moth
er. Mrs. Theodore de w. Colt.
Gen. George de Wolf figured con-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

believed a good medium could call up
her sisters spirit. Martha was sitting
thoughtfnlly by the table with her
hands upon II. Suddenly. those who
were present cay. the heavy table be-
gan 10 sway back and forth. While
her friends we're watching Martha they
cav her eyes become CLASSY and her
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

Two twelve-year-old lads in Sutton,
England, contrived to get some candy
ont OF slot machine, without dropping
IN the usual coins Remorse then at
tackled them, and they drowned them
selves
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
LOVE ATFIRST SIGHT.
ANOTHER AFFINITY CASE HAS
JUST BEEN RECORDED.
They Mot q Year Ago and Fell I'm Love
at Oacs-shs of Aristocratic Ameri-
can stock--Hs Is = Statesman of the
Austrian Empire.

HE Baroness dc
Levay de Kisteleh.
nee De Wolf. al
though belonging
to an old Ameri-
can family, went 10
Europe with her pa
rents when four
years old and re-
manned there until
recently. She is q
great : granddaugh-
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
POORBETTINAGIRARD
THE ACTRESS HAS BEEN BAN
ISHED FROM THIS COUNTRY.
Married and Divorced She Sought PANE
on the stage and went this Usual
Route from Had to Worse - her Ca
resr.

ETTINA GIRARD
the young woman
who shone for a
brief time in the
operate world and
disappeared almost
as suddenly as she
sprang into doubt
full fame, has run
the gamut of reck-
lessness, and is
now an outcast In
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

DRANK WINE FROM HER SLIPPER
was still some wine in it, raised 1t to
her lips and with her eyes upon the
young Frenchman's face drained it to
his health. 4
Miss Bettina insisted upon going on
the stage. She had a good voice, upon
which she had bestowed considerable
care, and in the circle in which she
moved had achieved quite reputation
as sweet singer. Her father was OPP
posed to her entering professional life.
but finally yielded to her entreaties and
allowed her to prepare for grand opera
under competent teachers.
Before she had completed her studies,
however. she met Arthur Padelford, the
heir of an old and rich Philadelphia
family. He fell in love with her and
Wedding. full of all that glitter and gor-
geousness which only Washington
society can supply, and every person
of note in the national capital was
there.
Young Padelford had millions OF dol
lars and Miss Bettina was very beauti-
full, and the gossips all declared that 1t
was a perfect wedding and that the
couple were splendidly matched. Their
welded life was very happy. 1t lasted
exactly three months. There was only
one day Of unhappiness and upon the
day that followed it Arthur Padelford
applied to the courts for divorce The
sensation which this created is still re-
membered in Washington.
After the divorce had been granted
Bettina, as she was called by her
friends, left Washington, assumed the
name Of Bettina Girard and went upon
the stage. She secured engagements
from several operate companies, but
her work did not attract attention until
she Joined the Conreid company. From
. that moment she began to descend at a
/ lively pace.
Jack Rafael, tenor singer OF hand
some appearance, Vas stabbed in st
Louis by Robert Monroe. Mrs. Monroe
was the cause. When Rafael recovered
he married Bettina After few months
they were divorced and Bettina mar
ried John Harrison woln. This maj
riage was followed in a short time by
another divorce and after that she was
married to William Beach.
She left Beach and from time to time
there were rumors Of her engagement
to other men. but Bettina never went
through the marriage ceremony again.
She made considerable money and
spent it lavishly. She roved from one
theatrical company to another. travelled
a great deal, was mixed up in no end
of scandals. and slowly went to pieces
Her voice failed her and she was UNI
able to support herself Her father gave
her an allowance of s25 week, but
would have nothing further to do with
her. In the early part of this year she
broke down completely and was sent to
a private sanitarium In New York.
S The disgrace was more than Gen
o 0rdway could bear. One night, two
y weeks ago. he went to New York and
II mour in an uptown hotel. The inter-
e view was short, but decisive. His
daughter had brought shame upon him
7! and his family and must leave the
II country. II she went to Europe he
/ would continue to grant her the allow
d ance which he had settled upon her
e As long as she remained there 1t would
5, be continued II she remained in this
1t country or ever came back 1t would in.
5, stantly cease. He never wanted TO ses
5. her again. She is now In Paris.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

The tree OF a thousand images,
which grows in Thibet, has leaves
which have their centers marked with
images OF men. animals. birds. faces
tic. Some authorities claim that some
are marked with letters and figures.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

About 1000 women are graduates Of
the principal colleges for women. Prob
ALLY another 1000 graduate from co.
educational institutions.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
MARVELLOUS CURE.
A maa Suffered from Lock Jaw I'd
S.ars hut Is Recovering.

f~ars- bat Is Recovering.
McKeesport PENN Times: A cure
that borders ON the miraculous has
been effected in the case OF Wallace
White. well-known carpenter OF this
city. who had suffered from lockiaw for
almost quarter OF century. Mr..
White has Just arrived home from tho
hospital and the improvement In his
condition is simply wonderful and a
complete surprise TO his many friends
here and elsewhere,
When boy OF years. Mr.. Whit,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
4 CHICAGO TRILBY.
MARTHA nARpyis CONTROLLED
BY A SPIRIT.

n. Her Natural state she Can Not Sing
., An--shs Has startled the City by
mar strange NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
Ieas Loot chioorA
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

HIcAGo has a real,
live Trilby In the
person OF Martha
Hardy. a sixteen
% d Raw
enswood girl, who
10 said TO do feats
when In trance
which rival the best
OF syengali's hyp-
motto efforts. She
says the source Of
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

overskirts in long pointed effects are
among the leading features of autumn
fashions.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03
MARTHA HARDY.

- """h'h as u bht M" wv" sS"N'
with chill.
Speak to me-" said Martha. "If
you are the spirit Of my dead sister
make II known by rapping on the
table"
Immediately, her friends say. there
came series of raps. Martha re-
mained in the first trance only short
time and received no further commun-
ication on that night. When she
came out of tho trance she was hys-
terical. Martha's elder sister Is the
wife OF William 8. Ff'sby, Of the Arm
OF lawson & FrIsby, Rayenswood. and
u Ia al her home that some OF the
most marvellous Of the manifestations
have occurred.
The manifestation which IL said to
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

Fifteen shovel manufacturers In the
United states will combine.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

A ton OF rosebuds will produce only
about two ounces OF the altar OF roses.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1896-10-03

Nikola Tesla has been photographing
the foot OF one of his workmen by
means of the X ray, with exceptionally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
He Was "a Fighter.

George Robinson had more money than
he knew what to do with when he started
from home yesterday. and he gave some
of ii to saloonkeepers. In return for this
he got some liquid, which made him think
he owned the city. Then, when Policeman
Evans arrested him, he tore the officers
badge from him and otherwise ill-treatei
him, 20 the extent that force had to be en-
ployed, and then George was put in a dun
geon.
Il never was arrested but once before"
he said to Judge Miller, "and then / was
arrested by Detective Boyd. ten years ago"
He's right" said the detective, "and he
assaulted me to such an extent that l ma
TO club him"
Judge Miller advised him to submit quiet
ly 10 arrest hereafter, and fined him SO or
ninety days.