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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1898-05-27

Queen & Crescent Route.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

T. Dart Walker, the artist and war
correspondent who accompanied Gen
eral Miles expedition to Puerto Rico
for Harper's Weekly writes Of the
scenes on the transports. He says:
"The rank and file were packed as
closely as the horses. Their ham
nc cks were new and comfortable
But how much room did they have In
which to swing? Just eighteen inches.
In the drill regulations Of the army
the width Of man Is estimated at
twenty two inches. II IS not pleasant
to have four inches Of your twenty
two cut IF when you are trying to
sleep in terrific heat, and the ship
Is rolling in the bargain. The
troops on the Roumanian and tn
City of Washington were simply
pacsed on board, and they suffered
some. They didn't complain. Why
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
To be Continued.
HER HEARTBROKEN PARENTS.
London Story Which Parallels the
Charlie Ross Case.

There is an aged couple named
Day, living in the north of London,
who for forty years now have been
searching everywhere, so far as their
limited means would allow, for
their child, who was ruthlessly stolen.
A few days ago the old man told his
story to an interviewer-told how
through those two-score years both he
and his wife never ceased in their UNI
remitting search; how, with the as
sistance Of the police they had FOL
lowed one clew after another only to
end in failure; how they had been al
lowed to go through prison and work
house when occasion warranted TO
find olrt; how for fifteen years he haN
had posted outside his house bills no.
titying his loss; and how. notwth-
standing the fact that so many years
have elapsed. they still cling tena-
ciously to the hope that by some
means or in some way the mystery
will be satisfactorily cleared up.
Our baby said the old MAINLAND
he spoke as If it We're but yesterday
that the little one was missed, al
though his age is "A years and his
wife's 70-"was only just over 3
months old when she was stolen.
That was July 10, 1857. We lived at
the time at 107 Charlton street, SOM
estown. Another daughter-the poor
girl, she never got over the shock
Nd ;e In, 70 ~ vi
had charge of the child, and was
sitting on the steps Of the Rising sun,
in New road, when woman came up
and asked her to go for a pint OF
beer at the Lord Nelson in the Euston
road. My daughter unfortunately
left the child with the woman, and
while she was gone the woman made
off. And from that time to TINS
forty long years" said the old man
with a sigh, I'VE have not heard any
thing about cur little one
Recently lady's guardian. near
Bristol. published an account OF the
case of a woman now in the service
of a clergymans family who had been
Kidnapped in London while babe
and brought un in a workhouse. Mr..
Day and Mrs. Day communicated with
the woman, and a few days ago she
came to see them. The woman be-
lieyes she has found her parents.
The chief doubt in the matter is held
BY Mrs. Day Her little one had a
red mark on the backbone: the new
found woman has red birth mark
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
WHIST

| own it without hesitation,
Temptation | cannot resist.
When asked to make one at the table
And join in a rubber at whist.
To me, it's a pastime most pleasant,
With friendly opponents to meet.
With hope-I am free to acknowledge
That they will soon meet with defeat
lr games which we play on LIES plat
form
Self meets with our warmest regards,
We all like the best of a bargain;
My friends, It's the same playing
cards.
It's a game that requires much study,
And does not interest lack,
But fills one with joy most ecstatie
To hold the best cards in the pack.
We shuttle aud cut. then we deal
them,
The suits in their order we fix,
Indulg.ng in wild specuatons
On chances for taking the tricks.
And if-after looking them over
We're pleased with the suit and the
trumps,
The heart vents its pleasant. emotion
In a series of satisfied thumps.
When ready for action, assuming
An absent and far away air,
Yet still alert for the battle,
Proceeding with caution and care.
Our plans are not always successful,
We failure oft meet for our pains,
And bitter experience teaches
Good cards are essential as brains.
For all, then. the chances are even,
My conscience gives never a twist,
| fail to conceive the objection,
'Gainst playing a rubber at whist.
Katherine B. w. Libby.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

more than l can say. FOR | feared
you did not like me-
Not like you, my Lady Alice!
Why. it would be impossible to do
anything else"
"Ah, then We may be friends after
all" cried the girl with joy, putting
out her slender hand.
Yes friends after all" repeated
Valerie, with a strange CLEAN coming
for an instant into her eyes, and
casping the outstretched hand.
Despite herself shiver went
through Alice as her fingers We're
held In that cold, tight clasp, but
she was too happy to give way to
presentiment and fears tonight.
Come, let us begin our search"
She west to the dressing-table and
bent d ligentiy over it, while Valerie,
glancius swiftly at her, stepped to
the door and softly and noiselessly
removed the key.
Il can see it nowhere here, but II
you will wait an instant I will go
into the ing-room. 1t may be
there, though | am almost afraid to
hope. think Davis would have been
sure to ell me-"
Valerie MADE some slight answer,
then, as Alice disappeared through
the curtains into the adjoining room
she bent over the bed and deftly
poured the contents of small phial
on to the lace-edged pillow. She
was back diligently searching the
mantleshelf as Alice returned.
mo 1t is not there. Miss Ross
she said, feeling really distressed.
Now. what shall do next?"
Nothing, Valerie answered
pleasantly. You have already done
too much, dear Lady Alice"
She had saturated her handker-
chief with the remainder OF the
fluid as she spoke, and now drew it
from her dress, leaving the phial
hidden in the pocket.
II feel so sorry for you" Alice
went on; IF you will let me, / will
help you look In the morning"
Yes, shall be very glad II you
will, and now must say good
night"
Valerie held out her hand to say
| farewell.
Alice put down the candle, ant
| passed her hand over her face.
How close the room Is! Good
right What curious odor!"
1T the scent on my handkerchief
I am sorry I brought 1t up-it is
some very powerful perfume givec
me by 4 friend from India. Do you
like it,"
She put the handkerchief to thu
girls face as she spoke.
1T IS very strong" murmurec
Alice family feeling stransel,
stupid
Yes; almost too strong. Well
now must leave you. You look s.
very tired: 1t Is really shame 4
have reused you. Goodnight"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

His mother kissed me, and gave me
her blessing. Everyone was kind
all except Valerie and Count Jura,
she shuddered. How l dread that
man! II only | had dared told Roy
what he said. But it was too soon.
| must be brave; and should he
dare to insult me again I will APP
peal to Lady Darrell for protection.
Valerie, too-why does she hate me?
She could have married Roy in the
hygoue days. heard her say so
with her own lips to her brother: and
now, when he is my-my husband,
she is jealous, and hates me | do
not like her. But I am stronger
uow-now know he Is kind and
does not despise me l will kneel
and thank God for all His great
goodness to me"
She sark beside her dainty bed,
and buried her face in her hands.
Alt was silent, save for the moan
Ing Of the trees in the gentle autumn
breeze, when, to break the silence,
came tap at the door,
Alice rose, surprised but not
frighteued-her prayers always
soothed her
She opened the door and was
amazed to see Valerie in the corridor.
IL am sorry to disturb you" said
Valerie gently, and smiling kindly,
"but | am distressed. l have drop
ped one of my ruby and diamond
stars, and grieve to lose any OF
that set. 1t belonged to my mother"
Can | help you look for it," eS-
claimed Alice in genuine sympathy.
1 She remembered now, in the con
versation with her brother that
Valerie had mentioned how she had
no vuluables left but these jewels.
"oh, thank you! hal searched
everywhere: and when nv tra'' ~,
membered that having heard Davis
say she had picked up an ornament
belonging to some one, and thought
she might have brought 1t here"
let us took 1t may be In the
ROOM"
Alice at once lit an extra candle
aud Valerie, who was atttred in {
icng loose peignoir Of crimson silk
stood gazing at the girltsh figure as
it moved from her with an expires
sion Of deepest maliguity.
Il am sure 1t is not with the Oar
, rell DIAMONDS. for | put them AVA!
myself" Alice said, shaking bacl
her masses OF hair and preparing t,
. search the rom.
, How beautiful they are. an
how we'll they became you! Yot
, we're charming"
Valerie uttered the words in he
sweetest manner, smiling pleasantly
| Alice glanced up and at tn
, kind expression on the others face
/ all her feeling OF dislike dlsap
J peared
Thank you very much" she sal,
quickly. 4 appreciate your word
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

throughout, was much appreciated by
all on board. The large deck space
on the st. Louis and the st. Paul
gave the soldiers comfort. One night
proved It's advantages. Sleep was
impossible in the hot cabins and
hotter bunks-well ventilated though
the ships were. The second night
found hundreds Of men on the ST.
Louis, privates and officers, stretched
out in a confused tumble on the
spacious decks, all wrapped up in
blankets. Mr.. Walkers picture taken
from Harper's Weekly, faithfully por-
trays this scene. Here and there
white-clad sailors picked their ways
about silently. The soldiers needed
them not; their fatigue inducing
the soundest kind of slumber, Nor
did the troops move about much in
the day time. In fact, for three days
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

should they? Weren't they going to
war, or something resembling it
and why should they expect home or
even sea comforts at such a time?
The long delay and uncertainty as
10 starting were over, and discom-
fort could be endured because Of that
The peint of view makes difference
in the perspective. The men on the
st. Louis and the st. Paul really
had some sea comforts, however.
They had room in which to sleep.
Then, TOO, these ships were scrupu-
lousy C ean-at least, the st. Louis
was, Captain Goodrich of the st.
Louis is not the kind Of man to
tolerate even a suspicion Of dirt.
No troopship horrors for him. His
complete forethought, in providing
all requisite necessaries and in max
ing his ship absolutely wholesome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

and three nights each man seemed to
lie in the same place, They were
resting, simply resting; and the
fact that they lay still indicated that
indeed they need rest.
There was very little seasickness
on the trip down-on this ship Ct
least. Only about a dozen fever
cases were developed, fact which
reveals the through work OF Cap
tain Goodrich in making careful
preparation of the vessel for her
human cargo. The days were hot,
but the nights were delightfully."- cool;
and there were no especial incidents,
other than those which are common
on all military transports, where the
men laugh and sing and joke and
speculate as to the future, and eat
and sleep and write home"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
SELF EXECUTION.

Iron River, Wis.,, Aug. 90
Charles johnson hanged himself
Thursday with a piece OF barbed wire.
He bent a small tree over, attached
the wire and let go Of the tree. His
head was nearly severed from the
dy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
PUBLISHER HITCHCOCK NAMED.

Omaha. Neb., Aug. 2S.-The dem
ocrats, populists and free silver re-
rublicans of the second Nebraska dis
trict named Giiber. Hitchcock pub
Usher az the Omaha World Herald,
for congress Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
CHAPTER TX.

CHAPTER TX.
The guests were all departed, tx
lights extingulshed---th great castle
was as silent as death
In the young countess bedroom
however, the lamp still burned.
Davis very sleepily was engaged
In putting away the cleaning SAITH,
her young mistress had worn, and,
that done, approached the table to
replace the magnificent Darrell
Jawels in their case
Alice, who had been standing lost In
delci US reverie, woke from her
dream
She had donned the long white
pelgnoir, and her masses Of golden
hair hung unbound over her shout
ders.
you are tired out, Davis, Go to
bed" she said kindly. Leave me to
put away the diamonds. | am not
the least Sleepy"
Davis looked up gratefully.
Are you sure you are not too
tired, my LADY," she demanded
quite answered Alice, Go at
once-it is very late"
Il was thinking perhaps IT. would
be better to take tho diamonds to the
buffers room He always has the
plate with him after one OF these
festivals, and he sleeps with his re-
volyer near at hand In case OF rob-
bers."
"Robbersl" laughed Alice, though
slight fear crossed her mind, why,
who would dare attack the castle.
Davis? | am not afraid.
Then, goodnight. my lady, and
many thanks"
Alice waited TIL the maid with
drew, then locked the door.
She was not nervous, although she
slept In wing away from the rest
of the castle.
She returned to the table and took
up the diamonds.
She gazed at each with tender
i look az she replaced them ON thetl
velvet beds,
Her iewels!" she murmured
His hand has touched them"
+, She lifted 4 bracelet TO her lips rs
she spoke. Then, blushlng at the
action. hurrledly put It In It's case
! which In turn she placed In the small
iron safe standing on the table, anC
locked 1t.
: She laid down the key, and walket
to the window.
1t was a dark night. No moor
shono, ye, to Alice l. seemed as
she were gazing on the fatfest pic
ture.
Why am so happy" she muir
Q INJURED, wandering slowly up an
. down. why does my heart thrill
Q He spoke kindly; but 1t may be gon
tomorrow-or perhaps only dreame
Q he was SO klndi
$ She passed her haad over he
eyes, then smile OF gladness cam
. to her face.
! mo, no; It was real-it Is real; h
/ asked me TO meet him tomorrow
oh how long 1t seems till then
: Something tells me that his coutemt
! and scorn are iead--that he II
longer wishes me away. lift
r could be thai he Is beginning to lik
/ me? But that Is too great a happ
mess All has gone well tonigh
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
WomanAgainst Woman
IBYA
MRS, M. A. HOLMES.
1BY*
MRS. M. A. HOLMES.

"No, no" she said hurriedly; Il
must remain, 1t will not last much
longer. Thank you for your kind
ness. Had we not better go to the
salon again.!
Yes, If you wish It," the earl
answered gently. "But where is the
count--he came out With you?
"He left me a few minutes ago"
Roy noticed the sudden fash on
the fair face, and again that pang OF
jealousy came.
You like the count?" he asked
abruptly.
Alice hesltated a moment, then
looked at him full as she replied:
mo; | dislike him"
Roy felt his heart rise.
HE will not remain much longer
row. Let me lead you back; we may
be missed"
Alice put her hand on his arm,
and gether they moved towards the
doorway. As they reached 1t Roy
stopped.
Remember, you have promised to
come with me to see the flowers to-
morrow" he said hurrledlys
Eyes, | remember" faltered
Alice, her eyes sinking beneath his
gaze.
They went on to the salon, both
their hearts filled with a strange
and beautiful dream, which they
knew not was love.
AS they passed out, Valerie Ross
stole from behind statue. Her face
was boodless, her lips compressed.
She gIared after the girllsh form with
a tempest of rage and hatred in her
face, unconscious that she herself
was being watched.
Valerie hates her" poadered Count
Jura from dark corner. II must
enlist her sympathlea. She will re
10 ce to be rid of her rival, and |
shall get the girl into my hands.
will speak now, there is no time to
be lost.
He approached Valerie, softly whls
perlng her name. She turned after !
Il few words. the eXpre,slo OF her
face changed to fear and surprise. ,
Then, as he went on, to hatred, and
lastly, MS he finished, to glow of
triumph,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01

on her side near the backbone. Mr..
Day says; we hardly know what to
think. London Mail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-09-01
Goodnight" replied Alice.

She moved with ditficulty alter
Valerie, and closed the door. Her
hand wandered t. the key, but she
was too confused to notice it was
gone.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
The Vessels Captured by Dewey After
a Fight In Which Both Sides Are
said to Have Suffered.
TREATY MAKERS NOTIFIED
THE REPORT AT ONCE SENT TO
PARIS BY THE SPANISH CABINET.
RumOr of an Agreement Between
tied by General Merritt.

LONDON, Oct. 19.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Times says: Captain
Aunon, the minister of marine, has received
a dispatch from Manila announcing a naval
engagement between the Americans and the
rebels in consequence of Admiral Dewey
from their ships. The dispatch adds that
there were losses on both sides but that the
Americans captured the rebels ships. The
scene of the engagement is not stated, but
ii is understood to have been Manila bay"
MADRID, Oct. 2O.-The Cabinet has de-
cided to forward to the Spanish peace COM
missioners at Paris an official dispatch re-
ceived yesterday from Manila reporting an
engagement between the American and in
surgent war ships growing out of the re-
fusal of Admiral Dewey to allow the in
The dispatch says that Admiral Dewey,
having forbidden the Tagalos to hoist the
Philippine flag upon their vessels, a series
of fights ensued, resulting in loss on both
sides. General Weyler will abandon his
proposed journey to Andalusia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.--As far as could
be ascertained no information regarding the
reported naval engagement has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department. nor has
General Otis, commanding the United
States troops at Manila, made any refer
ence to it in any communications he may
have made to the War Department. The
dispatch created considerable interest in
Washington. Recently the newspapers con-
tanned d statement that Admiral Dewey had
dispatched one or two Of his ships to an
other portion of the Philippine group on a
mission of some Importance, and the sug-
gestion is made unofficiaIly that it may have
been these vessels which have been engaged
in combat with the insurgents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
REVIEW AT LEXINGTON.
Wilson to Succeed Breckinridge in
Command To-day.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 19.-To-morrow
morning at 10 o. clock grand review of all
troops encamped here will be held and
Major General Joseph c. Breckenridge will
formally turn over the command of the
First Army Corps to Major General James
H. Wilson. General Wilson arrived from
Washington tonight, accompanied by
Lieutenant Colonel John r. Biddle. chief en-
gineer on his staff. He stated that he could
not tell when the troops would begin to
move South from here, but it would certain
ly not be until the yellow fever is entirely
eradicated. General Breckenridge leaves in
few days for Washington to reassume his
position as Inspector general of the army,
rank of brigadier 1t is expected a per-
manent winter camp will be established
here. Stoves are arriving and being put up,
tents being planked in and every prepara-
ton made to keep out the cold.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
GEN. MERRITT TO WED SOON.
Miss Laura williams, His Fiancee, En-
Route to Europe.

CHICAGO Oct. 19-Miss Laura Williams,
of Chicago the daughter of Norman VIII
liams and granddaughter of the late Judge
John Dean Cation, is journeying over the
Atlantic on the Cunard steamship Cam
pania to be welded in London some time
within the next two weeks TO Maj. Gen.
Wesley Merritt. military Governor of the
Philippine islands, to whom her engage
ment was ann )unctd five months ago. Miss
Williams, with her mother and brother,
Norman Williams jr., sailed from New
York last Saturday for Liverpool. The ex-
act date of the wedding will not be settled,
it is said, until the steamer reaches Liver
pool whittier General Merritt expects to
hurry from Paris in time to meet the boat
The ceremony will be performed in London,
but, according to relatives of Miss Will
liams, few of the details had been arranged
before the hour of sailing. The marriage.
they say, will be without unnecessary pub
lefty
Since the latter part of June Miss Will
Iiams has been at Little Boar's Head, Rye
Beach, where her father has his summer
home and also at Woodstock, VT, where
Mr.. williams formerly lived. No special
attempt has been made to keep the plans
from the public, but there were few of the
young woman's Chicago friends who sus-
pected the ceremony was so near. They had
been looking forward to a brilliant military
wedding months away, either in Chicago or
at Rye Beach. After the wedding takes
place the plans of General Merritt will de-
pend entirely upon the course of events
which the peace commission and the action
of the War Department at Washington may
take All that is definitely known in Chi
cago Is that he will return to Paris at once
with his bride to await the completion of
the negotiations. Both General Merritt and
Miss Williams have large acquaintance
in London, and it is entirely from choice
that the wedding will be a simple one. Miss
Williams has been abroad a great deal and
has spent much time in London. When
Robert L. Lincoln was minister at the court
of st. James she was presented at the
Queens drawing room with Miss Lincoln,
and she received much attention both in
London and Paris.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
RETURNING TO WORK.
Cleveland Strikers Disheartened by
the Courts Injunction.

CLEVELAND. Oct. 19.-The backbone Of
the big strike at the American wire works,
operated by the American Steel and Wire
Company has been broken, though Walter
Gillette, the leader of the men, declares to
the contrary. The granting of an injunc-
ton restraining the strikers from interfer-
ing with the operation of the mill by Judge
Hammond, in the United States Circuit
Court, on Tuesday undoubtedly disheart-
ened the idle men, To-day about one hum
dred of the strikers went to work in the
American mill and the Fl. p. nail mill,
owned by the same company, and others
will follow tomorrow This morning d
small crowd of strikers, in an ugly mood.
gathered near the American works, armed
with clubs and stones. Secretary Gillette,
however, persuaded them TO dispense. A
meeting of strikers will be held tomorrow
for the purpose of appointing a committee
to confer with the officers of the company.
The attorneys of the strikers announce that
they will not appeal the injunction case