davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18
e0sralonr 90 Or rnt AurnoR.

have been an easy matter to exchange
six or eight mcu with him for a cash
consideration. and that would have re-
moved all anxiety and insured "a safe
voyage.
You ask why didn't take thcye steps.
FIRST, because Captain Clark opposed
them, aud. secondly, because the result
would have been an official investigs-
ton. Had we encountered au English
man-of-war the case would have been
far different. 1 had suspicious, but no
positive proofs. To have forced York or
any OF the snilors 20 exchange into the
whalor would have been an arbitrary
act which would have cost us dear with.
tut we could prove Justification. Again,
Mary Williams and Haskell were tho
only two people aft who had suspicion
of anything wrong, and all others in
GLIDING the doctor, would have protested
and could have boou used as witnesses
against us.
was, however, on tho point Of asll-
ing the American to keep ~ in sight
Tor n couple OF days, OIL pretense that
we wero making some alterations in tho
quarters or The convicts, when he stat, d
that he should run TO the en- for u now
cruising ground. IL turned ont even
better than that. At noon, when no
was about threc miles IN our wake, tho
wind fell and dead calm calnc on
which lasted that afternoon and night,
all the next day and up TO midnight Of
the second night. During this calm,
with the whaler in plain view, i no
ticed that almost every man of our crew
carried an anxious, eScited look, hut
they were unusually humble in their
demeanCr.
York was asleep when Tho whaler's
captain visited ia, but | took care 10 drop
Hollis name so that IL would DO carried
forward 10 him. He also doubtless iden-
tilted tho whaler az snon MS he set eyes
on her, and it was plain enough that he
was greatly disturbed. After a Bit he
made opportunity TO speak with mo,
and when L did not tell him that his
name had been mentioned he was evil
IDENTIFY much relieved.
On the second day Of the calm had
another talk with Mary Williams She
had been closely Watching the two
young women, but they evidently sus-
pected the espionage and had been on
their guard. She had caught ON to but
one suspicious circumstance. That very
morning, while my mnte had the deck,
she had seen Miss Foster pass some
thing to York in sly manner az she
promenaded tho deck AS tho young
woman had just come cot Of the dis
pensary it was natural to believe that
the object was something carried from
that room. The idca Of poison flashed
through my mind, but was discarded
when / remembered hearing the doc
tor say nc had nothing e the sort among
his stores. Whatever il Was, York had
had ample time TO secrotc il. and it was
useless for NE to cuGuol my brains.
AT about midnight OF the second
night tina calm was broken, though the
breeze was very light. Whom morning
came, we saw that tho whalar had al
tered her plans and was bearing up for
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

When Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt
wants a thing he pays for tiff
necessary. lie wanted to see the
late inaugural parade, but the pro-
grnmme called for the disbanding
Of the column two squares fIom MIR.
Nanderbilts Washing on residence.
MIR. Vanderbuilt agreed to contrib
ute $4,000 to the expenses if the
parade would be marched beyond
his house, and the contract was
made and carried ont.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

shat 1 was not the only ono 20 SEQ
through IT,
We had provided no hospital aboard
The bark because the government did
not contract for anything of the sort.
Epidcmics We're not counted on or pro-
vided Against II one broke ont, then
let the doctor do tho host he could ~
the convict9 died, we'll aud good. II
they got well, they must he turned over
20 the officials at Bo.any Bay Odds
was the difference to tho government.
The question win as was, is il zeal
~ smallpox We were not willing to
take tho word Of the ships doctor for
IL. and you can SEQ what situation
that pat us iu. While yet tho alarm
was upon us Haskell announced that he
had something to communicate. Con
yicts. guards and sailors knew that be-
was faithful to tho ship and were on
their guard that ho should neither eco
nor hear any thing 10 had made some
few discoveries, however, and was sat
ighcd in his own mind that trick was
being played on the doctor, and that tho
two young women wero ccguizant of it.
In doing his turn below he had got
strong odor OF what ,he thought was GRO
ton OIL. aud he suggested that the doc
tor be questioned about it.
DIR. Hax'on was Immediately sent for
aud asked IL any Of the oil mentioned
was included in his medical outfit. He
answered promptly in tho affirmative
and went away TO fetch the bottle. It
was missing IL croton oil be rubbed
upon the face, it viii produce hlotch
similar to that which appears in tho
first stages Of smallpox lie wns surn
that he had on eight ounce bottle OF the
stuff, and just ~ suro that other hands
than his had removed it from the dis
pensary. That settled it with the rest
IT us, but not with the doctor ie be-
cnmo indignant that we should question
the correctness OF his diagnosis, aud
added that if the patients were rot iso-
lated he should not hold himself re-
sponsibla for results.
have said very little concerning our
passengers, male or female, because
they were passengers only and had no
part or portion in our discussions and
worriments. Up to the hour they got
word of the sickness below they were
totally unsuspicious that danger men,
aced. When the doctor announced small
pox, something had to be done to allay
the panic. The passengers were assem-
bled in the great cabin, and Captain
CLARK plainly told them in tho presence
of tho doctor that he was not satisfied
that pestilence had appeared. Whom
sure Of it, he would take every precau-
ton TO prevent its spread, and no adj
vised them to resume the even tenor OF
their ways until the question was set
tied. he called their attention particu-
larry TO the fact that we had clean
bill of health at the Cape, and that no
disease of the sort existed there. AS
every convict had been vaccipated be-
fore leaving England, it was simply i'm
possible for a virulent outbreak to occur.
DR.. Haxton construed the CAPTAINS
language as an insult and holly roiter-
ated his professional opinion. and there
we were, worse of perhaps than as if a
pirate ship with the black flag flying
and her cutthroat crew at quarters was
earring down on us with tho intention
10 rob, ravish and scuttle.
lTO CONTIrUED1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

The Sunday lTra Tjrqjniou
published at Charleston, contained
q very fine photograuvcre picture
Of Colonel wilbur II Brand. Of
Marion county, who ls . nephew or
orr towpsnan, William H.. Brand
Col. Brand cln well b. called 70
usirg young mon. TIE was very
Young when h.s father died. ard
With widowed invalid mother and
d sister. be managed To- get an
education, oet into business. and
40 he same time cet into rromi-
ncuo' and hah standing He's =
se.' made fellow. Of 'hc right srun.
n.. bot biz politics lie is Re-
publican and stands we'll 300 his
party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

THO NM 49,. III. roaoh.a ~.

The Utah Oyocle bus reached u.s..
TO contains picture Of The g IS and
festive Colonel Na, Ward F.fz
Gerald VA. O0rfeis nsmosakc
Of Csc Terra Alta Oroeir, ESQ 10
says), and is filed with hemp
about 'he Colonel While 10 docs
not give am account Of his "Bloom
or GItl Restaurant he once owned
in New York, &c oTere ten thousand
shares OF mining stock (pnr yaluc
one dollar at l2l cents % shgrc.
Tive Colonel is President NJ lhe
Comps Colonel NBt bias not
Joined Woe ".rw.us as fc'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18


the north, and 10 was with heavy heart
I bid hor goodhy. Things ran smoothIy
up 20 noon, and thcn IL was Basket
who camo AFT and reported to the doctor
that at least three different mon in Ben
Johnson's cage had developed cases Of
the smallpox. DR.. Eaxton ~ once went
down 20 investigate, and quarter Of
on hour later he reported that the pesti-
fence was present in q virulcnt form.
III such au emergency a5thi5it would
have boon everything 10 us 20 feel that
we had a competent physician aboard.
II might be smallpox or might bs mca.
sics or tho mon might be shammiug. Tho
three mon had eaten heartily at break
fast proving they had 10 fever or pre-
monitOry symptoms, and the idea Of
smallpox was absurd. Dr. Hazton not
only insisted, bat with more forvor
than 1 had over known him 20 ure be-
fore. The passengers were terribly
alarmed, as you may imagine. but r
took notice thCt not single man among
the guards and only two among tho crew
appeared 90 Ea af all auxicue. This fact
alone would havn satisfied mo that 10
was Du understood thing 7 said all the
passengers wero CHARMED Iah0uld have
made Gu exception as far as tho two
young women we're concerned. Their
prc'o1sc ~ alarm was so transparent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

[To BE CONTINUED
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18
la catarrh is a Local Arectlon

~ tho u7sal passages. is "A fact esiab-
i7Hei by physicians, and this author
iiY should carry more weight than
r-"rtipns Of iucrrr~ctcnt ra~ttes that
catauh is q blooG affection Ely's
Cream Balm is q local remedy. com
posed or h1rmIc-s me iicante and free
OF mercury or amy Injurious drug It
wil cure catHrrh. Applied directly Co.
the .riiamcd membrane it restores {
20 its healthy condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life aWnY

If you want TO quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made wen. strong
magnetic full OF new lie ami gor.
take No-To-Bac, the wouGcr-wurler
that makes weak men strong ldany
gain ten pounds in ten DAYS. Over
100000 cured Buy No ro-iiac IRON
your own druggist, who wi. guarante,
a cure. Booklet and sample mailed
free. Address. Sterling Remedy Co.,
Chicago or New YORK;
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

The Bible tells us that Naomi
was $50 years old when she got
married. Surely that ought To he
some consolation 70 the old maids.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18
COUNTING Up TIE COST
THE TAXPAYERS WERE BILKFD
OUT or OVER $1,000

By She Late RepGbllcau Legislature =
For the Sake Of Providing Fat Jobs
for Hungry psrtiSsBs, g Q -
Was Drawn from tho .isasnry
Without a shadow OF Excuse DiG
ference Between the Cost ef The
Democratic LEGISLATURE OF 1898 and
the Republican Legislature oftS9T.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-18

CHARLESTON, ". VA. March Q.
The late Republican Legislature
cost the State E5.t542O more thu,
the last Democratic Legislature.
that of 1893. Here ~ the figures !:
.sp7- REPUBLICAN,.
ScHHtc....... ......Ss ESQ 90
House of Delegate. $3.50 90 SOTO 90
Isg5-DEMcCRA-IC.
Henute-. .............. 50 10 -B SD
House % Dele. aies... 5.2s6 UO-q.9-i so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-20
CLOSING IN UPON CHINA.

Germany has invaded China. That IS tho
news from Shan-Tung. The SECOND port of that
province, and one Of the chief ports and naval
stations on the Chinese coast Of the Yellow
Sea, has been forclbly occupied by German
ships and troops, apparently with the intention
Of possessing 1t permanently. The ostenslble
reason for this action by Germany Is the recent
murder Of two Roman Catholic missionaries by
a Chinese mob in the village Of Chang Kio-
Chuang, IN that province. The provocation to
action was undoubtedly a sufficient one II Is
the duty Of q government to protect It's sub
jects or citizens, and TO exact the fullest posi-
BILE reparation for injuries death inflicted
upon them. But the present mode Of proceed
ure Is certainly an unusual one, and seems to
Indicate some Interior motives 1t does not ap-
pear that Germany has exhausted even IL she
has tried, the usual methods Of obtaining re-
dress. She has simply seized one of the most
available and most valuable Chinese ports, and
is sending thither munitions and stores as II
for permanent occupation, which, indeed, the
Chinese themselves seem to take for granted
she intends.
The general condition Of affairs In China en-
courages the suspicion that such Is Germany's
intention, aud that Kiao-Chau will presently be
transformed into sort Of German Hong Kong.
The time seems to be at hand for Mt least an
attempt at the partitioning Of China. Already
European Powers talk about their spheres of
influence there, exactly they do about
Africa. Russia has established virtual pro-
tectorate over Manchuria and the eastern part
Of Mongolia. France claims paramount rights
In the southern provinces bordering upon Ton
Quin. Great Britain has secured the opening
OF the West River, and is pushing into Yum
Nan and Se-Chuen from Burmah There is
little room for wonder, then, II Germany also
wants hand In the division of the mighty
spoils She Is entitled to recognition for her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-20
and expend the money IN opening mines, erect

and expend the money IN opening mines, erect
ing buildings extending railroads, building
ships putting up costly manufacturing works
and developing the properties for which they
have contracted All this involves withdrawal
OF millions from speculation In securities, not
for day or two, but for years. It's necessary
result Is that the speculative market has to
carry more stocks, while the millions withdrawn
for investment are no longer available. a matt
In the advance Of prices, general readJustment
Of holdings until securities find buyers VINO are
willing to wait for something more than rrac-
tional profit naturally precede any further sus'
t.ined advance.
In this way the certainty OF general prosper
ity and the preparation of capital to take part
IN It necessarily operate for the time against the
men who are waiting for prices Of securities to
advance. General business grows better, Dut
capital devoted TO speculation In stocks de-
creases because the greater and permanent gains
to be derived from new investments are more
attractive Earnings show steady increase, ana
would Justify steadily advancing prices OF Be-
curitles, but the men who nave pieugeu tneir
millions to various new enterprises are selling
and not buying In the stock market IL any
man wishes to realize how this WORKS, let MIN
consider where great capitalists are hndln9
money for fleets Of steamers on the lakes, for
new railroads to transport iron ore, for new
iron works and other manufacturing establish
ments by the score for the purchasing OF mines
costing many millions, for the erection OF sugar
reflnerles and coffee establishments, for the ex-
tension Of electric railway plants in every d.
rection, for the buying Of gas plants and stocks
In many cities, for the building Of many hun
dred lofty structures and the extension and I'm
provement Of railway lines. These capitalists
have not been carrying all their millions idle
in their vest pockets. They take their money
out Of temporary investments In other forms
who they decide upon investment In various
productive enterprises. Thus 1t Is that the very
expansion OF productive industry, which affords
the highest encouragement to the buyer Of Sc
curities also forms for time the most effective
bindrance TO the realization OF his hopes Of
profit. While he IS buying. many millions Of
capital are going out Of the market for securities
for the development Of productive industry.
In the end that development will render all So
curtties more valuable. But the millions which
20 into creative enterprises also secure their
profits, and contribute powerfully to the gen.
eral prosperity Of the Nation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-20
Newpprk DAILY 1ibnar&
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1891.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-A destructive IRE occurred In the
Cripplegate district Of London; two acres were
burned over, and nearly one hundred ware
houses and other buildings were destroyed; the
loss Is estimated at 900 900: st. Giles Church
was damaged - Official dispatches from
Picking assert that the Chinese Government
had taken steps to punish the murderers OF the
German missionaries before the German troops
landed at Kiao- Char. - The appointment
of Professor F. de Martens as arbitrator in the
Anglo-Venezuelan dispute mas been ,, aPprUV eG
has refused a new trial to Gangadhar Tilak.
convicted Of melting the natives OF Bombay
and Its vicinity TO disafection. - In the
Uruguayan Chamber Of Deputies DR.. Herrera
Obes made a violent attack on President cues
tas, and much excitement followed IN Monte
video. 80 The Canadian Cabinet agreed 70
the proposal Of this Government for joint com-
mission 70 settle existing controversies.
DOMESTIC-The Cuban situation was dis
cussed at the meeting Of the Cabinet and great
satisfaction was expressed at the recent conoes-
sions made by Spain. 60 The Treasury De-
partment has nearly completed It's estimates OF
appropriations for the next fiscal year, -
The Government is preparing Its case agalh 81
the Central Pacific Railroad in anticipation OF
a default on January J. - Rockefeller Han,
a handsome building presented to Vassar Col
lege BY John D, Rockefeller was aeoica snd
Philadelphia to attend the Yale-Princeton and
Pennsylvania-Harvard football games -
Important captures OF moonsniners were za nn%e
Taylor ex-Enister TO Spain, lectured at Cornell
on "The Cuban Question" - An Alderman
in Minneapolis was found guilty on the charge
Of soliciting a bribe Of $4,000 In connection
with contract
CITY AND sUBURBAN.-A determined
effort is to be made by Republicans to secure
a more popular organization in this city. -
The Western National Bank has absorbed the
United States National Bank. - The Horse
Show attracted about twenty thousand people,
estimated to be one Of the largest attendances
In its history. - Francis D. Beard and DR..
George s. Gagnon, both exhibitors at the Horse
Show. had a fght early yesterday morning in
the Waldorf-Astoria - Lafayette Post
gave a reception In honor Of General Goblin.
Commander-in-Chief Of the G. A. r. 80 Prince
Peter Krapotkne delivered in Chickering Hall q
lecture "The Struggle for Freedom in Rus
STA" - The Tammany Hall Executive Com
mittee, Richard Crokers motion. voted to
give $4,000 to Cuba and q like amount to the
poor of New-York. - The plans for the
Riverside Drive extension were approved -
Stocks were dull and strong.
THE Recommendations for to-day
Light snow or rain this morning, TO be followed
by clearing weather. Temperature yesterday:
Highest 43 degrees: lowest. 81 degrees: average
403s degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-20
PROGRESS HALTING SPECULATION

II Is not exactly wise at this time to take the
current notions Of the room traders in the Stock
Exchange as the matured convictions OF the
business world. The traders are trying to catch
more profits by guessing the course OF prices in
particular stocks from hour to hour. The IN
cInation to get up pancs aboHt nothing has re-
peatedly made them seem like children 70 the
larger men, who try TO measure the business OF
the country and to buy when It improves. But
even OF the larger operators not many seem to
be aware that In certain stages OF progress
toward better things the market for securities
Is naturally at odds with the general course Of
business outside OF Wall Street.
In time Of Industrial depression the surplus
money OF capitalists is largely invested in Sc.
cnrities. Recovery will come sooner or later
and with It profits, and on most stocks or bonds
in the mean time some interest, but tho money
cannot be carried In the vest pocket and can
gain neither interest nor profit in a safe deposit.
Lending on call or time to those who want to
buy securities Is one way Of employing Idle
money, but men who have little spare time often
choose to buy the securities themselves and wait
for their profits. Thus the stock market in
times of general depression of industries and
trade becomes the place Of deposit for many
ready to employ otherwise.
When better times appear there is Immediate
withdrawal Of money for active use in trade,
but this is relatively small matter. The men
OF resources are at once on the lookout for op-
portunlties to employ large sums more profit
ably. The countless applications for loans or
investments In new undertakings, which have
for years been dismissed without consideration,
they suddenly begin to examine. If exception
ally good opportunities are found, capital Is
quickly pledged, and II great sums are needed
they are easily raised by association Of several
who have been waiting in Ike manner. Con-
tracts are closed involving heavy expenditures
in buildings. construction or other developments
in coming months, but meanwhile the market
for securities feels the impulse Of coming pros
perity and prices rise. Traders, small and large
are in haste to get n share Of the profits and
buy at advancing figures. Then 1t Is that the
capitalists who have planned large investments
begin to take their profits on the rising securi-
ties and to put their money into more perma-
nent employment Gradually they sell stocks