davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

you have heard | hope you had
other friends in town. though, or you
mus nave had cold welcome TO
England
We knew no one at first. madame:
but my sister went to Rilchester in
the summer to live with Dean Collin
son, our uncle, replied Gaspard.
50 Mr.. Magnay was telling me;
and thought perhaps / might come
To see YOU, so that | might take the
last accounts of you to your sister.
we i've only two miles rom Riches
must have had cold welcome To
her
A thousand thanks, madame. you
are very good; and Esperance will be
very mach pleased am sure
Lady Worthington was in too
great hurry to waste words. she
went straight to her point.
Now will you tell me candidlv in
what way you think can be of any
use to your sister? One might call
for years at the deanery, and never
really learn to know person"
Madame is very good. | think all
that Esperance wants is to be loved.
She misses the home petting which
she has always been used to-
Poor child! And that motherless
household is the very worst she could
have gone to, | will try to get at her.
indeed. You must want her here
sadly and Lady Worthington
glanced round the bare, comfortless
room, with its fireless CRATE. tiaring
sas-burner, and uncurtained window.
A shade crossed Gaspards face. and
| he paused a minute before answering.
i am glad she should be living in a
comfortable house, at least The sep
: aratlon is of course hard to bear
, but | shall feel happier about her
now that | know she will have your
kindness, madame"
Lady Worthington was touched by
his simple, unaffected way of speak
ing, She would gladly have seen
more of him, but it was already SO
late that this was impossible She
rose reluctantly.
This is very short and uncere-
monious visit she said holding out
her hand to Gaspard, but | hope
when we are in town again, In the
spring, we shall learn to know you
well; and, meantime, | can at least
tell your sister | have seen you
Gaspard could only reiterate his
thanks: and Lady Worthington,
getting into her carriage, drove
quickly home, trying to think of any
means by which she might help the
poor, proud, and apparently half
starved Frenchman.
To be continued
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

great executive ability, aud as the
first vice president OF the Denver
Womans club she thoroughly es-
tablished her ability TO handle a large
body of women. Socially she IS one
OF the most charming women in Den
yer. Tact, grace or manner and
dignity of carriage characterize her
every movement. AS president OF the
local board, Mrs Grant wiz occupy
the most prominent position of any
Denver club woman during the SEES
sion OF the biennial and will fault
lessly execute the many duties fall
Ing to her lot. Mrs. Grant is the
daughter Of Col. and Mrs Il. Il.
Gooden OF Denver, and a granddaugh-
ter OF Gov Matteson, one of Illinois
early governors
The local board OF management, In
whose hands lis placed the arespon-
sibility of arranging for the enter
tanment of the general federation
consists of two Delegates from each
OF the ok clubs In Denver and an
advisory hoard. In the preparations
for the biennial. one OF the young
est clubs in Denver Is taking the
lead, but age has little to do with its
numerical sire 9Th, and a thousand
strong it will greet the biennial. 1t
was this club, the Denver Womans
club, that made It possible to invite
the biennial to Colorado, Mrs. Sarah
S. Plat, who has been the president
Of the Womau's club during ,he term
OF its existance, is still its president,
She is an important peuber OF the
advisory board. and with her upon
the board are as sociated Mrs. e. NJ,
Ashley. chairman OF state correspon-
dence, Mrs NJ D. Thatcher OF Pueblo.
president Of the Colorado state fed
Grafton, and Mrs Frank Trumbull,
treasurer Of the c. F. w. C. Few
women are better known east and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

bers OF the various young girls clubs.
and the pages members OF the
clubs Of little folks OF 10 and
~ years that Denver boasts.
The program is in careful hands.
those OF Mrs Geo Scott, while Mira
w. II Kistler and Mrs. J. d. Whit
more win look after credentials.
Last, but far from least Mrs o.
r. beFeyre Is IN charge OF tho finan
cial part Of this important gather
ing ard Miss Minnie J. Reynolds OF
the press committee. Mrs. LeFevre
is one OF the most popular women In
Colorado and has a special talent for
the difficult task which she has I'M
dsrfaken. Miss Reynolds Is one OF
the brightest Journalists In the west.
The meetings are to be held at the
Broadway thehter, which has a seat
Ing capacity or 1000 and arrange
ments are made for overflow meetings
TO be hold az trinity church and also
at the IA aadauartera Of the Woman's
The Womaug club will keep open
house throughout the convention and
here is a warm welcome TO all who
may come
81, L-Neien Marsh Wilson
Denver. MAY 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09
HEARN'S INITIAL APPEARANCE
To be continued

1t was a redhot night for news,
says writer In the Chicago Times
Herald One after another all the
star members Of the staff had been
sent out on assignments until the
city room was practically vacant A
rough, uncouth, queer-looking person
sauntered in and asked for a job.
The city editor OF the Cincinnati En-
quirer told him there was nothing
for him, and turned to answer the
telephone. Over the wire came the
information that evidences of a muir
der had been discovered at the city
gas work. The caller was Just shut
fling out of the room when the city
editor hung up the receiver and
called out: Wait a minute, Go out
to the city gas works and see what
the matter there. Come back as soon
as you can"
The stranger was back again within
an hour. Its a murder" he said, and
went into the reporters room. A half
hour later, when the city editor en-
tered the room, he found the new re-
porter lying at full length upon the
top of a long table while the blank
paper was held close to his face be-
cause OF an affection of the eyes
which prevented the eyeballs from
turning in their sockets.
Picking up a few Of the manu-
KpA Lao,,ttfy1I,s
and had the fneness of copperplate,
the editor read it carefully and then
laid his hand gently upon the writer's
head This instantly ELECTED a snarl
like that of a wild beast. It's all
right." remarked the editor. Keep
your temper. You may give us all
OF that stuff you can write"
The stranger continued TO write un-
I'll long after midnight, and his mat
ter filled three columns. 1t gave all
the details of one OF the most hor-
rib,e murders In the history Of mod
ern crime-the killing OF an official
OF the gas company by an employee,
who dismembered his victims body
and cremated the fragments In a
coke furnace.
The description of the crime had all
the fascination Of Edgar Allan Poe's
grewsome tales, and the story OF the
"gashouse murder" became a re-
portorial classic. The unknown
who wrote it never had been heard
from before that time, though his
name afterward became well known
to lovers Of American literature. 1t
was the initial appearance in news
paper work OF Lafcadio Hearn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09
II III
>~,~ ~ >-,>S>Sp<e> 800 AHAsAHANNAAAAA
:afo
nvI 81 Is lar x
~ .u -
: ConClave of n =. :
q
=
: WOn1en's Clubs :


The most important biennial of tn
general federation OF Woman's clubs
yet held will convene IN Denver. .Iuoe
y. When the council OF the fedora
ton considered the place of meeting
for the next biennial and the request
or the 1000 club women OF the cen
tennial state was granted, the an
nouncement gave a new imputus to
club life all over the state. and the
women OF Colorado are now looking
forward with cagcrness and enthus-
iasm to the coming OF this body
OF women, fully determined to make
this event memorable in club history.
No sooner had the question been
settled than the appointments upon
the local board were made, and the
machinery nicely adjusted. Mrs. J.
b. Grant was chosen To fill the posi-
ton of greatest Importance. that
OF the presidency OF the e., biennial
board Mrs. Grant is woman OF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

committees have their work we'll
under way. The energetic chairman
OF the committee on .transportation,
Mrs. j, n, Walkers OF ther Monday
club has made every effort to secure
for the biennial guests and tourists.
reduced ratlrqhd ,raAs, ,,iand they are
to be the, same granted all large
conventions cbhiing Is Denver, with
a half rate te'hll points OF: interest
in Colorado
That the guests of the biennial who
never before have visited colorado
may know sous thing of ts scenery
is the business OF Mrs. II. C. Chase OF
the North Denver Woman's club and
through her rffotts GRAND compli-
mentary, excursion to Georgetown and
around the wonderful loop over the
Union Pacific and Denver Gulf roads
will be one OF the never-to-be-for-
gotten events, I, For 80 miles this road
winds in and out, between the tower
ing walls ard battlements OF Clear
Creek canon, climbing from an alti-
tude of 5000 feet TO that. of 5000 and
the tourist Is at last lost IN admira-
ton OF that wonderful bit of rail.
reading, the tau,bus Georgetown loop.
Every, opportunity viii ba given the
guests to see the grand scenery of
Colorado
, The entertainment, committee. which
consists of Mrs w G. Fisher, chair
man Mrs C. d KoQntze, Mrs. N.
p. Hin and Mrs. f.. G.. Stoiber, Is NOT
to he outdone,r aud there ~w will be
receptions :. aud countless entertain
ments in private houses. Mrs, Fisher
and her assistants are all noted for
their social grtes as well As for be-
ing the brilliant social leaders Of
Denver, and they will have much to
offer the biennial 'ot, e.
At the bureau OF inf rmation Mrs.
J. L. Mcneil will have every thing
that can add to the health, comfort
and rest of the guests. Here will be
found postoflce with mail delivery.
=. telephones and express conyeniences.
Telephone and messenger boys will Do
at hand, and a stenographer and type
writer also .s3- it - ~
The decorations of auditorium and
reception rooms are to consist OF the
beautiful wild flowers Of Colorado,
which will be brought in fresh every
day, while the ushers are to be mem
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

n o ~ 10
west or rank higher In the club
world than Mrs Ashley She is
known - every club woman ID, Cpl
orado through having been the
founder and first president or the
state federation. Mrs 3ashlssi has
been prominent In Colorado for i3i
years, and socially ndanteilacfuGw
she Is power pOssassed fofb. greet
personal beauty there N d her bear,
ing and appearance ~ 2I3cfrpl, dia-
tifction, and IN ,bG asrsqgalitNf a
gracious and lovely, Quality which, in
spires affection and admrattSut oiG he
president OF the l,ys1s federafsos, Mrs7
VI. y. Thatcher, y oisaid' to'be' the
most beautifm wonfat N tplorado
and is one Of me va ,gIS,L : Mfg,
Frank Trumpal ,thei f,txiep nesqbeT
- the advisory board. Is the sdai,ay
little lady who. "a ghsse. ~ ,ano sd
carried the day atItnsr ~ esi,frs ~ the
rational board. ar VI ~ ist. Stsss Mus
securing so,, f,aIi.sasc, a9nt IN p,51ea III.
tortaipingttie. WnnnM y, ,rn d,
The. dtaeTsqya14 10 aiii9bfle ,tocsi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09

Terrible Threat-"John, X you
don't quit referring 0 me as the old
woman III make you sorry for II.
What VIII yon do. DEAR"
"I'll be a new woman. '-Indianapo-
IFS Journal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09
UNION LABOR KNOCKED OUT.

Milwaukee, June In the su-
perlor court yesterday Judge Suther-
land, in the case Of Erdman Schultz
against the Schlitz Brewing company,
held that the specification in q con-
tract requiring contractor 70 use
only union labor is void.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09
TpY rzAR'y SACRED RING.

% , 'ftsE . fstfT rrrr-
1.-THE csar Of Russia is very super
sttlogs and has greats cephdence in
RELICS, Ne wears q ring In which he
believes Is ,embbdlef a piece of the
true cross. TRao paiha witch the ear
ee'g upon the ring With its embedded
relic, Is shown lby ~the following fact.
sore YEATS agn. the czar was travel
Ing ndn st Paaapbarg to Mofcow
fle suddenly d!seqyered that he had
forgotten the TlnK The train. was
stopped irma9qIatGJSty 49d a1o special
ri seengar sd3s sent BON on an OK
pressl' esglhel rHr Il. +N6r World the
d1ar a'lb* thd1Ftaih to anio4e intr.
several hours .oSftefwatlf! tao mes
sepfer retppnea with thHlrinr.p ~
7 ~ mu-- isuys --.f.8 ~-.-4- ass
J eizAi a CONSTITUENCY. ~ .eit,
3. ," IT -ta,,g sfs /
Day Why DO you claim that that
breas'pin 4, gours Is a jewel? Every
on9 fG9wsobt!s paste :, a.,,oi
se4,,,,.sr stspD. lraao4 csaist4sfR79 4
.ievai.L byrfa ssi ,gdt at3oy 8 IL :,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-06-09


Claude had given, and being accus-
toned to her ladyship's freaks did
not even grumble. though a bad fog
was coming on. and the horses were
already far from fresh
Arrived at the bakers shop, and
having ascertained that NJ. de Mabil-
Ion was at home. Lady Worthington
hastned in, and was shown upstairs
by the astonished landlady who was
fairly dazzled by such an unexpected
advent as a carriage and pair, and a
lady in seal-skin and sables. She
opened the sitting-room door and
annouced the visitor with delighted
pomposity Lady Worthington had
Just time TO see Gaspard standing by
the mantel-pece, his face buried in
his hands, before he hurriedly raised
his head and came forward doing
the honors Of his shabby little room
with a grave courtesy which pleased
his guest
She began TO explain her reasons
for coming
II was SO afraid you would think
me rude did not recall your name
just now in Mr. Magnay's studio:
neither my husband or had the
least idea YOU were in London"
We came over in March. madame. -
said Gaspard
"Ah, so long ago as that I wish
had \ own before Both Sir Henry
and knew your mother. as. perhaps
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
CLAYToN-BULwER TREATY
ABOUT TO BE ABRoGATED.
Great Britain Agrees to Remain Neutral
In tho Construction and Operation
Of Nicaragua Canal

NEW YORK. Dec. IA special TO the
Herald from Washington. says.
All danger OF further friction between
the United States and Great Britian over
the construction OF the Nicaragua canal
WIN shortly DO removed by the abrogatiUn
OF tho Clayton--Bulwer treaty
Your correspondent Is in position TO
authoriatively state THAI Sir Julian
T'auncefote. the British ambassador, has
received, or will receive within the rex,
few days, positive instructions TO enter
upon negotations with Sccretsry Hay for
the abrOgation Of the convention referred
TO, and the preparation OF a new treaty
guaranteeing the neutrality OF the canal.
The change In the attitude OF the
British government from It's old position
OF insisting upon having voice in the
construction Of the proposed canal is
the result OF representations made TO
Lord Salisbury bS Mr.. Henry White,
charge d'anairs OF this government in.
London, 1t is the understanding OF those
who are aware of tho change in the at
tidue OF the British government that
Lord Salisbury will suggest through Sir
Julian thu advisabillty of the United
States granting some concessions to his
government in return for the reinquish-
ment Of the important rights possessed
by Great Britain in the matter OF canal
across the isthmus. which for nearly
fifty years have been recognized by this
government In the treaty negotiated by
John NJ. Clayton, on the part of the
United States. and Lord Henry Lytton
Bulwer on the part of the British govern
ment.
Just what concessions will be asked are
not known, nor will they be until fuller
Sir Julian and communicated to Secre-
tlry HAY.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
SaIutes WIN Be Fired Both by
Land Forces and WarshipS
in the aarbOr.
TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT
Spanish Commissioners viii Turn the
Islands Affairs over to the United
States Representatives.

HAVANA. Dec. n-At the Joint meeting
Of the United States and Spanish military
commissioners today program was final
ly agreed upon for the exchange OF hags
on January /. at noon. Just before Y
o'clock the American war vessels viii ire
a salute Of q guns in honor OF the Spanish
hag. Promptly at 70 o'clock the Spanish
haes on the various public buildings will
bs lowered and Immediately thereafter
the stars and stripes will be holstcd over
FL Moro and the public buildings Of the
city. while the Spanish artilerists AZ Ca
banas fortress viii salute the American
flag with q guns. the Spanish warships
in the harbor participating in the salute.
At the same hour the Spanish troops.
II any then remain in the city. viii be
paraded In barracks and will render the
proper salute 10 the American forces
passing. Just before noon the American
and Spanish commissioners. General Cas-
tellanos. the Spanish captain general.
and the American ranking Officer in Cuba.
Major General John r. Brooke. II he ar
r.ves In tine. and otherwise Major Cen
eral lee. viii assemble az the palace.
The Spanish commissioners will then
surrender the government to the United
States commissioners. VINO will immeh-
ately transfer it TO the American general
commanding.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
PREPAR1Na EoR rHE EvENr.

AAAt@t AANA-NG TIN AAAH@ EN E@-N -
NEW YORK. Dec. IA dispatch to
the World from Havana says:
Cabanas and Morro are being prepared
for delivery to the Americans Every
article capable OF being moved has been
taken away. all the swords have been
destroyed OF packed In huge cases for
transportation 20 Spain. and the interiors
OF these huge charnel houses which have
held 80 many Spanish secrets have been
prepared for the food Of light which win
DO thrown on them when the American
troops march In.
Secrecy as dark as the grave has been
maintained IN regard TO both these places.
and the destiny OF their thousands of
prisoners is still unknown. Friends and
relatives OF missing men await anxiousiy
to ascertain whether they still linger in
dungeons or have gone the way OF the
thousands Of Others in the bloody laurel
ditch.
The Spanish government Is exceedingly
anxious not TO leave behind q trace show
ing the gross irregularlty with which the
trials have been conducted or the exact
number OF victims who have gone 10
their doom there.
During the past few days La Machina
wharf has been crowded with departing
Spanish soldiers.
The sight OF these men as they EN-
barked was pltiful in the extreme-sal-
low wan. filthy. with a starved look and
scarcely enough strength to carry their
rifles.
Even of those who still retained reg
mental formation. many viii die on the
way home The men we're scarcely able
after a quick ruarch through the town
to hold their places in the boat taking
them to the transports, and several
tainted from sheer exhaustion on the
way.
AS for the sick, their condition was
beyond description. Suffering from all
kinds Of disease, principally fevers and
horrible skin complaints, many died be-
fore they were lodged on board the fear
fully crowded transports. One poor fell
low on La Machina wharf asked for
water and was given large glass iced
He took huge gulp and fell back dead,
the shock of cold ON his weakened frame
killing him on the spot.
Before the Cheribou sailed permit
from a Spanish officer enabled the World
correspondent to go aboard and ascertain
the conditions. She was crowded from
truck to keel. having more than 1000
men aboard, 600 of whom were sick.
These latter unfortunates were crowded
in cots on the lower deck, surrounded by
filth of all descriptions and stencil un-
bearable. They had been only ten hours
aboard, but eight had died and their
bodies awaited burial when the ship got
to sea. Uncared for, living and dead
lay together. their bodies touching in
some cases, a dead mans stiffened arms
resting ON the shoulder of still suf-
fering comrade.
Three doctors and several hospital corps
win SO with the ship, but there is total
absence of medicines and supplies ore
doctor estimates that 30 per cent VIII
die ON the voyage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
HAVANA WILL CELEBRATE
EXIT OF THE SPANISH
Select Balls TO Be Prominent Feature,
Invitations to which Are showersd
Upon American oaIcers


NEW YORK. Dec. IA dispatch to
the World from Havana says:
An effort win be made to have Cen
eral Gomez come to Havana 10 take part
In the five day celebration Of tho Spanish
evacuation Of Cuba beginning January /.
The junta, various patriotic clubs and
an executive committee In each district
have been appointed 10 make arrange
ments and raise funds for the purpose.
A great mass meeting VIII be held IN
the Tacon theater. at which speeches will
be delivered by well known cubans. All
the clubs viii combine IN grand pro-
cessIon, huge race meeting will be
held and a campaign dinner party viii
be given to tho Cuban troops. Solemn
high mass win bo celebrated In the morn
Ing at the cathedral al which special
prayers win be read.
Arches viii be erected In all the prin-
cipal streets and the houses VIII be decor
ated. Numerous private balls will Be
given. TO which Invitations by the hun
dreds are being showered upon the Amer
ioan officers.
Strong protests are being made bv the
cubans against the enl.sting in the new
police force Of men who were lately
guarillas In the Spanish army.
The tight over electric street railway
franchises viii be begun after January
4. William Mackenzie, the president Of
the Toronto street Railway Company.
who is here with colleagues represeng-
ing a Montreal and Toronto syndicate
Is confident OF obtaining a concession.
The situation now since the revocation
Of the franchise granted to the American
syndicate By the civil governor Is Just as
1t was before.
The Canadians viii again make an ofker
and II Is believed in financial circles heie
that the Harvey syndicate viii enter the
field again without the Montreal and
Halifax backing Of It's previous offer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
DARING ROBBERS MAKE
A SUBSTANTIAL HAUL.
Entered Merchandise Store al coqdiHe
City ana Carried Away 1900
Whereabouts Unknown.

MARsHFIELD. Ore. Dec. IA few
minutes after o'clock last evening the
general merchandise store Of n. Lorenz.
at COquiile City. was the scene Of most
daring robbery. Two sons OF Afr. Lorenz
Ed and Henry. had Just put out the
lights and were in the act OF locking the
door. when two men stepped up to them
and. al the point OF pistols. ordered them
back into the store. The boys complied
with the request. and were followed In
side by the robbers. who Immediately
locked the door One os the boys was
then compelled TO open the safe After
wards the two boys were securely bound
and gagged. and after securing the con-
tents OF the safe. amounting to about
1900 In coin. the robbers quietly left me
store. In the course OF an hour or more.
Ed succeeded IN freeing himself. and
after freeing his brother. they gave the
alarm. The whereabouts Of the robbers
remains a mystery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
THE TRANSFER MADE.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2S-The deeds
transferring a water front terminal In
this city to the Santa Fe Railroad COM
pany were recorded yesterday, and II
is expected that the property will be fully
improved by July l. The uackage ar
rangement which is to permit the Santa
Fe to use the line of the Southern Pa
ciiio betweeR Mojave and Bakersfield
will so into effect on that date, and 1t
is believed that on the same day the
Santa Fe will begin the operation of the
Valley road by running through trains to
San Francisco.