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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
BLAMING THE TURKS.
Greece, I'm = Note to the Powers. Is
sues Complaints.

SOeN ~ ~ ~
sues Complaints.
Athens, May II. - The government
has addressed Il note to the ministers
Of the powers saying that the Turks.
by terrifying Graboro. are responsible
for the operations in Epirus. The gov
eminent also accuses the porte OF in
duclng small vessels to commit piracy
upon the Greek ships. A second batch
of troops has been recalled from Crete
and it Is announced the third and last
will soOn be withdrawn. The Greeks
have been boInbarding Nikopolis since
early this morning. A pricate dispatch
from Arta says that the Turkish garri-
son at Prevesa. at the northern en-
trance Of the Gulf of Aria, which has
been besieged by the Greek land and
sea forces almost from the outbreak Of
the war. announces itself ready to
capitulate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Tnilor. Decide To str,ke.

New York, May 1.-THE Brotherhood
of Tailors, with a membership or 30
600, have decided to strike. The lead
ers of the organization, including JO-
seph Barondess and Meyer SchoenfelA
counselled against a strike, but the ma
jority Of the workers insisted upon IL,
and committees were sent out to give
notice to quit work. The committees
notified all members employed In
shops in Greater New York and near
by places in New Jersey.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
MOVING on
Edham Pasha Laying Plans for al
Capture OF the City.

Fsnndm faSna Laying ff0ns Tor the
Capture OF the City.
Larissa, May II. - Edhem Pasha's
plans for the capture OF Domokos are
being rapidly perfected. Reinforce
ments are arriving and all the Greek
positions are carefully watched. The
bad condition OF the roads and the
heavy rains delay the operations for
which the Turkish, officers arc aGsiens-
iy waiting. but q general advance be-
gan ut dawn. A number of Greek de-
serters who have been captured say
that 25,00O Greeks are behind the
f~ortifications and Entertainments at
DOmokos. but that the whole Organiza-
tion is rotten. and the medical and
transport services have completely col
lapsed. They say that for t~hirty-six
hours the only ration was 4 h%alf-loaf,
and that the forces are becoming de-
moralized and are deserving by the
wholesale.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Trouble for an American Consul.

Lima, Peru, May 17.-In consequence
OF the public declaration by Emilio
Clark, United States consular agent at
Plura. that his office had been sacked
and that important documents, money
and other valuables have been stolen,
which allegation the project Of police
denied, saying that the only seizure
made was that of furIature. the news
papers of Lima and Callao demand
that the Peruvian government cancel
the exequatur of Sonsul Clark.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
nan Mean MilI Die.

East ~Stroudsburg, "a, May lL
crazed with drink, Clinton - sn'
Newton Fritz and Harry Huloru
tered the house OF Henry al BUS
t,rt near here, and attempted 10 as.
sanlt his wife. The husband was IN
bed with pneumonia. Hearing ms rs'
u',s.,s criea for help, he secured a re-
vn,v.r and fired. The latter fired Jour
shots In return. one striking van nu.
sIrr in the right breast. p~enesra.ins
the lungs. Neither man can Ievv'
sourk and Fritz are now unuer ai'e'
but Hufford Is at large.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
FOR INSULTING A WOMAN
Is a south Dakotan Killed. the
Woman striking a Blow.

yermillion, $. d.. May IL. = Guy NJ.
Darragh was killed here by Marion
Wamsley. The trouble arose through
nm insult to Wamsley's wife by OAR
ragh. While the W. men were en-
gagged In a bloody fight Mrs. Wamsley
dealt Darragh Il heavy blow with a
club. When he attempted to rise
wamsley took the club and finished
him. His skull was fractured and his
face pounded almost beyond recogni-
ton. The coroner's inquest resulted In
a verdict that death was caused by
wounds inflicted by Wamsley In self
defense.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
TWELVE YEARS WAR ENDED.
A Treaty of Peace Concluded Be
tween Mexico and the Indians

tween MeAtcO and the Indians.
Guaymas, Mex, May 17.-With all
the pomp and circumstance OF war 800
Indian warriors. veterans OF the twelve
years strife with Mexico. marched into
the little town of Ortiz L make peace.
A treaty OF peace, the main points Of
which were agreed upon some time
ago by Juan M~aldonado, Chief Teta-
bates civilized name, and Col. Peina-
do. OF the Mexican army, was ratified
with much ceremony and peace was
declared. The cessation OF hostilities
Is hailed with joy by every one in this
vicinity, AMI especially by a syndicate
Of New York capitalists who are con
structing with Indian labor an i'm
mense canal in the Rio Yaqui valley to
irrigate a millionaire concession Sc
cured from the Mexican government.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Fleet Held Back by Orders.

London. May 1.-THE correspondent
of the Times Mt Almyros says. THE
Greek fleet Is inactive. Half the ves-
sells are off the Island Of Skiathos, the
other half are IN Almyros bay. 1t is
said the officers are furious with the
admiral, who is evidently held back
by orders from Athens"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Chamberlain. $. d.. May 1.-THE rise
In the Missouri river has reached a
total OF two feet nine inches. and is
now about stationary. 1t Is probably
the preliminary TO the so-called June
rise, which usually commences about
the 25th. and which is this spring ex-
pected 10 be greater than for years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Eau Claire, Wis. May 17.-Attorney
Jeffrles of GAINESVILLE, representing the
State Of Wisconsin. has begun pro-
ceedings to foreclose the states mort
gage on the Light Guard armory on a
loan and interest unpaid aggregating
$40. 700. On application OF Jeffries
Louis Schmidt was made receiver.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Kingman. Ariz., May II. - Ahvote.
the Piute Indian who has. in the last
three days murdered ten white men, il
dead. He met his fate at the hands OF
members Of his own tribe, who were
compelled by the miners In Eldorado
canyon to trail the murderer to death,
the penalty for their failure to do so
being fixed at the humiliation OF every
Piute the miners could reach.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Murdered for plunder.

Deadwood, s. d., May 17.-Mrs. l..
p Stone was found murdered in her
bed. A cleaver had been used and
only one blow appears to have been
struck. 1t was Of sufficient force to
almost cut the head in two between
the bridge Of the nose and forehead.
Robbery was the motive.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
CATHOLICS ADJOURN.
fore Doing so They Take Action
I'm N Vital Matter.

Mobile, Ala, May 1.-THE supreme
council OF Catholic knights was III
session nearly all night. All plans pro
posed for changing the constitution IN
reference TO the matter Of assess
ments have been voted down. An
amendment authorizing the cessation
for two years of the 5 per cent deduc-
tion from assessments for the sinking
fund, crediting that amount to the
widows and orphans fund as wen as
the interest of the sinking fund.- was
adopted. which Is the most Important
action taken during the session.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Italy I'm AfrIca.

Rome, May lin the chamber OF
deputies Premier Rudini declared that
the governments programme in Africa
was to negotiate with Great Britain
for n recession Of Kassala 10 Egypt.
The ministers did not propose. he add
ed, TO surrender other territory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Hi. Crccd.

Fargo. \. D.. May 17.-Among the
divorces granted was one to Rev. Fred
erlck Southgate Hopkins from Sue Il.
Hopklas. The plaintiff is an Episco-
pallan minister at Larchmont. . T.,
and his divorce attracted considerable
attention. as it Is In direct oppositian
Ia the tenets OF his church TO secure ui-
v,,rces and remarry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
National League.
IN BEHALF OF CJBA.
Monster Mass Meeting of Sympa-
thixers mt Washington.

Washington, May IL. An enthusi'
astic audience of men and women,
many Of them well known In Washing
ton. packed the Columbia theater to
its doors at a monster mass meeting
held in behalf Of the cause of Cuban
insurgents. The theater was appro-
priately decorated, Seated on the plat
form and participating in the exercises
were Senator's Gallinger and Allen, eX-
Senator Butler OF Sodth Carolina; Rev.
Hugh Johnson. pastor of the Metro
polit In Methodist church; Rev. How
ard Wilbur Ennis and a number of
others identified with the interests OF
the insurgents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Ment Ashore AM a Fog.

Montreal, May 1.-THE Hamburg
American Packet company's steamer
Arcadia. from Montreal for Hamburg,
went ashore four miles north of Cape
May. y. r.. during Il dense fog. Her
forehold is full of water and her cargo
is being iettisoned,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Mining Engineer. 10 he welcomed

Rapid City. =. D.. May IT, Prepare
lions are being made in this city, as
well as In the other towns ia the Hills,
for the proper reception Of about fifty
members of the American Institute or
Mining Engineers, who will form an
excursion TO this part of the country,
leaving Duluth, Mimi, about July 20.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Huron. s. d., May 17.-Wiliiam III.
lyle. Jr.. and Wilfred Mason were
committed to jail here by Commissions
er Grant TO await the sitting of the
United States court at Sioux Falls to
answer a charge of robbing the posi-
office at Bryant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
cor. Roh,n.on overthrovu.

Mayville. n. d., May 1.-THE engage
ment OF Col. w. III. Robinson, national
committeeman for North Dakota, to
Miss NJ Edythe Anderson, n young
lady in attendance at Stanley hall,
Minneapolis. has been announced. The
wedding will take place In Minneapo-
lis in June.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Philadelphia, May 17.-Frank Mac
Hemer, an insane lad Of nineteen
years. cut the throat of Mabel Kurtz,
the seven-year-old daughter Of Adolph
Kurtz, in the cellar of the little girls
home. The physicians say there is
very little hope of saving her life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Long.horemen,. strike on.

Detour, Mich, May 17.-Tne strik-
ing longshoremen have reached q set
Element OF their difficulties with Pick
ands. Mather K Co. The union men b.
gan unloading a steamer and the nom
union men are joining the union. ALL
warrants for arrest OF strikers were
Withdrawn.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
stcpped the BuII Fight.

Mexico City, May 1.-THE city gov
ernrlent forbade any bull fight yester-
day. The authorities claim the bulls
provided for the fights are so poor
they do not justify the price of adj
mission.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Puts In.

London, May IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Constantinople says:
Germany is urging the sultan to in
sist upon the European control of
Greek finances as the only means Of
securing the payment Of an indemnity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Lnbor Bur.au Omcinl..

Nashville, Tenn. May 1.-THE thir-
teenth annual convention OF the Ma
tional Association of Officials OF Blu
reaus OF Labor Statistics will be held
In this city May 10, 20 and Il ut the
state capitol. Hon. Carroll ID. Wright
of Washington will preside.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Drowned ,n Big stone Lake.

Stone lake at this place. Conrad
Schmidt. the eight-ycar-old son of Au-
gust G. Schmidt, n prominent business
nan here, fell out of u boat and was
drowned within a few rods OF the
shore.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Rine Bail Through Hi. Lung.

Sleepy Eye. Mimi. May 17.-William
Hose, a young farmer in the town OF
Leayenworth, accidentally shot and
seriously wounded Al Kinney while ont
gopher hunting. The ball perforated
the left lung and lodged neal the
spine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
pr~sbyterinn. WIN Meet.

Philadelphia. May 1.-THE 1O0th' as
sembly of the Presbyterian church In
the United States will meet at Winona
assembly grounds, Eagle Lake, Kosci-
usko county, Ind, on May 20, and will
probably continue in session until May
81. The assembly will be composed OF
about GOO delegates. one-half OF them
ministers and the other half ruling eldA
org sr
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
A o DEED.
A Ma and His Wife Murdered Near
Lake.

Howard Lake, Mimi, May 1.-THE
most brutal crime which ever startled
this community was committed at q
farm house less than two miles north
west Of this village. The victims were
w. l.. Boxell. one of the oldest settlers
In this locality, and hts young wife. a
bride Of three months. They were
murdered with an ax, Boxell was
known TO have had over 5000 In the
house and but 500 was found. There
Is no clue TO the murderer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Less Cotton Yarn.

Charlotte, y. G.. May IA convcn-
ton Of cotton yarn manufacturers was
held here. about forty yarn mills being
represented. An agreement was signed
by which a curtailment in production
of % per cent will be made In yarns
below EOS, the reduction to SO into ef-
fect June Is.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
CONDUCTORS. NEXT MEET.
II Il. unite Likely tn Be Held I'm the
Twin Cities.

Los Angeles. Cal, May Il.
rressnt indications the convention OK
the conductors will not adjourn un.l,
next Tuesday. Many of the delegates
ore discussing the question OF the Sc
lection of a place for the next conven.
ton. Many favor Detroit, but a grea.
deaI Of uulet electioneering has oeen
going ON ln favor of Minneapolis. 81.
paul has also stannch friends d y
e. thought that the convention VIII 30
to one of these cities.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Milbank. S. n, May 17.-Mrs. George
Barney committed suicide by hanging
herself 10 q bedpost as q result CT
melancholy caused by the death Of an
only daughter ovc q year ago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
For uIeuaI

Wausau. Wis. May IA. Theodore
Hartman. "A resident OF st. Paul. has
been sentenced by Judge G. V. Bar
deem to one year in state prison for IL
legal banking.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
nuckct shon Meu Indicted.

Mason City. Iowa, May II. The
grand jury has indicted a bucket shop
manager in this city. He advertised
as correspondent of W. II. Henning x
Co.. Chicago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

HI VICINITY VI OUuttf
Genoa. May ia bronze medallion
In memory OF Daniel OConnell. the
celebrated Irish patriot and orator,
was unveiled in the facade of the
Palazzo de Asarta, where he died.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

Hastings. Mimi. May 17.-Mrs. v. A.
Boor Is dead of consumption. She was
a beautiful young woman and former.
Is resided In st. Paul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
Wit.

rs Dausht9-g
p 0 you'd "a
|
hs Daughts1
salt, you kMs|
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

WiIona. Mimi. May IT. - Fire de-
s,royed the factory OF the Winpna
Wood Rim company, entailing . loss
OF $1,000; insurance. $500.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
sicilian Earthaaakes.

Rome. May 17.-Advices are received
,rom 1rapani, a town Of Sicily, that
ao asrfhorake shock occurred there.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

tier this and 80
,edSes are ccnss/
ccssion 70 .!s.GI
lara and chim
Far superior o.
Va and KicksSd
name md 49,
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DUAL" suns'~M
Tfact from ny~1
ordersd oced,s,iss|
Ia or hoo n
1smpk, g. go
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at toe viiasJs,el
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Lnlcr, &cv ~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20
, PORTE OBJECTS
'rs TO THE POWERS DECLINING
AN ARMISTlCE.
.,.,.ns Must he Accept
an Armistice Will BE
lated, Among The" the An
80. ~ Thessnly and the
~ an Indemnity of TO-
noo pounds Moving ON Do
kkas.

~....;ronle. May 1.-THE porte
aalas oficially to the note OF the
"a declines to agree to an
until the following conditions
sautad. The annexation or
P,N an indemnity Of S50,OO,OV
y abolition Of capltulations; Inc
proposes that plenipotentiaries OK
rvs should meet at Pharsalos
w. The terms of peace, and de-
.ss, II these conditions are de-
.ha turkish army will continue
&c The demand for the an
~ ~ TessaIy Is based upon the
|Sa, the province was originally
a' GREECE on the advice of the
With the object or ending
Iaage and Greek incursions into
y territory, the porte believing
limo that the ceSsion would at
No. objects, but the recent in
10 If Greek bands and the
4 Immediately preceding the war
rnved to the contrary. This is
distance of the reply.
{~smhassadOrs met 10 consider the
reply. which Is regarded as rails
extremely grave issue. lt is be-
that representations VIII be
"a fhe sultan personally to In
a modification OF these terms, but
areseen that this will be very diff
Eowing TO the attitude OF the pow
DH Turk war party. NJ the porte
nroye obdurate a European con-
e is not improbable, although at
n Russia Is opposed to this. 1t
arded as quite certain that the
will not consent to a retroceS-
X Thessaly. Even Germany -
pd 10 be resOlute on this point.
. Il would involve a violation or
rim treaty and imperil the peace
! Balkans. Altogether the reply
porte has caused the greatest
se. Ii appears that during the
Sion Of the note from the powers
council of the Sultan's ministers
reached the council that 5000
had landed ut Palona and were
irg 10 Janina with the intention
Eoperating with other forces from
This crelted a bad impression
the ministers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

aths annually 4
en- than In as
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

| Hindoo senifa |
|ack cat. thirk
soul OF an b
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

F Ice with Glyu3
Z faee. TeDaef wS ~
Clark Co NV ss
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

S paper s6nm
|ackage puv,,
cure one,r'
any sufferer 4,
Rryrh|
/, Ohio.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-05-20

the total nuna
between The 4
J.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-25

foreign goods brought into the '"''.'
states by Canadian railways 'siippe' -
unnotced," as such things are hhe' ~
do. leads the Richmond Dispatch TO re-
mark that when such slippings take piaee
somebody usually gets paid Tor 'he"''
Our New York contemporary then pro-
ceeds 10 comment as follows:
This Is certainly "a wise thought, anu
Il suggests as one OF the carries, uu','S
OF Congress that an investigation I've
promptly ordered into this matter hele
is a clause involving millions OF doiia'S
and bringing about change OF the pohcy
of the government on matter VI
grave Importance clause that NOBODY
hears OF till the bill Is passed anu
signed-a clause that could not nave
been passed II II had been pubiiciy III
troduced and debated. Is 1t likely that
such a provision was introduced ciah,
destinely by clerk after the Dill hau
left the hands of the Conference Ioiii-
mittee? 1t is much more likely that II
was introduced by some Responsible pc.
son or persons with full knowledge Oh i.s
purport and consequences. whether IL
was paid for, as the Richmond paper
conjectures, IS a thing 10 be found out
II possible At all events, 1t Is the du,y
of Congress to investigate the "ho'e
subject"
The duty" OF Congress, most uhques-
tionably. But even should Congress
make an investigation, what VIII II
amount to? Another sugar investigation
farce, and nothing more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-25
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Not only are the negroes oil the coui'
try at large demanding front seats at tne
Federal pie counter, but 1t appears tha'
the Virginia negroes are threatening tha'
IL they are not similarly honored AT 'he
Virginia Republican layout they VIII
know the reason why.
As the Virginia Republican layout Will
be a Barmecide feast, it strikes us tha'
the brother in black is making much aoo
about nothing. And, indeed, negro ue-
mand for a part of the spells in virginia
would be much ado about nothing unuer
any circumstances. The present move
ment Of the negroes in protesting against
the action Of the meeting Of the state
Republican Committee at Lynchburg, anu
i'm demanding more recognition, Is ho'
the first of it's character we wot Of. Inc
resolutions and protests of the Virginia
negroes against the tyranny and graham
proclivites Of their white political bosses
would fill a large volume. But each ell
feryescence on the subject has been 1oi-
lowed quickly by a simmering down ana
n march to the polls of the dusky con-
tingent in solid phalanX and under the
marty whip. SO 1t will be in whatever
programme the Republican bosses ana
managers of the barrel may have mapped
out for Virginia this fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-25
Diving without His Helene.
CNew York Times.)

(NeW 1OrK IlHeS.)
In Ward a. Bellevue Hospital, Is
young Swede, and down on the dock OF
the American Steamship Line is pa
thetic little bundle, containing all the
earthly possessions of Hans Jan Johnson
diving of quick consumption, ana
with only a few days more to live. Two
years ago he came to this country utter
" friendless, with $40 in his pocket, and
speaking no language but his own. He
had read of the golden West, and came
here to seek fortune. At Kanawha, ILL.,,
he found work as a gas-fitter, and fell IN
love with a girl of his own nation called
Helene But there was a quarrel, and
the girl returned to Sweden. Johnson
gathered together enough money TO take
him home. and set out to follow her. AL
the American Line pier the offclalS de-
cided that there was a practical certainty
Of his dying on the voyage, so he was
not allowed to embark but was sent 10
Bellevue And there when the morphine
gives him strength enough to talk, he
mutters incoherently in broken English
of the loss of his loved one. and feebly
pats an imaginary head upon his shout
der In delirium he talks OF another girl,
called Eta who, il seems, came between
Johnson and Helene, and he walls that II
he could once see Helene all could be eX-
planned.
But he never will see Helene.