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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1898-12-03

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Jean qui ne voyait plus d'autre
moyen de SO debarrasser de Get obs
tine plaideur, j'aurais mauvaise
grace q vous opposer un refus. Je
consens, . titre ofioieux, q examiner
laffaire. ct 81 vous etes en- mesure
de me confer le dossier...
-Faites mieux! s'ecria N. Divoi-
re avec impetuosite, venez dejeuner
un de ces mathis avec moi, ct je
vous mettrai les pieces sous les
yeux.
Mile regrets, monsieur. mais,
ie crois vous lavoir dit, mon deuil
est trop recent, et je n'accepte su-
cune invitation.
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je me ferais scrupule d'insister sill
s'agissait dun diner de ceremonie !;
mails nous serons dams 10 plus stricte
infinite: ma femme, mes deux FL
lettes ct moi. Jajoute que Nine
Divoire serait enchantee de cette
occasion de se retrouver avec un
ami d'enfance.
Jean cut grande peine a dissimu-
ler son emotion So figure exprima
une surprise que le manufacturer
interpreta q SO faeon. II s'imagina
que Ia brouille avec NJ. de Frangy
etait la cause de petonnement mani
feste par ravocat.
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fois, q propos de cette chimerique
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froid entire les Frangy ct Monsieur
votre pere mais o'est une vieille
histoire, ct ma femme souhaiterait
vivement que des rapports de bonne
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| anciens amis des Charvines.
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desir? demanda jean avec un reste
| d'incredulite.
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mensonge ne codtait rien. J'espere
QUA votre tour vous ne nous tien.
drez pas rigueur.
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cement. II ccmmeneait q etre ebran'
le. Bien quill ne put s'explique'
comment les intentions de Simonne
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lement, il en- eprouvait une joie SOU
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raison de Sc montrer plus rigoristt
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await quelques nouvelles recomman
dations q lui adresser. Dams ce cas-
il etait de son devoir de lui obeir
La reserve quill s'imposait devenai
inutile, puisque Mme Divoire le re
levait elle-meme de pengagemen
pris.
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nous avons oublie raffaire des Villa
depuis longtemps je serais desol
que Nine Divoire put croire gu
nous lui gardens rancune de i
mauvaise humeur de NJ. de Frangy
-Prouvez-nous le contraire 81
acceptant notre invitation.
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Jean ct la secouait vivement.
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de ceremonle, veneZ ce matln oe
ieuner chez nous!
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pour y resiater. il edt fallu un he
roTsme que Jean ne possedait pas
II ne Sc defendit que pour la forms
en- alleguant le neglige de son COZ
tune matinal.
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rier, ie ne vous lache plus. je you
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dejeuner a la fortune du pot...
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, ct suivit M. Divoire. Celui-ci s'etai
empare de l'avocat ct l'emmena'
accomplishment au Toron. Guam
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Is Finally Made
For Spain.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR ACTS
Comes Direct From Senior Sa.
gasta-President Is Ready
and Willing to Consider
the Matter.

A Washington special says: The
Spanish government, acting through
the medium OF the French ambassador,
sued for peace formally and directly
to President Mckinley through M.
Cambon, the French ambassador.
The following official statement was
given out the white house:
'The French Ambassador on behalf
of the government Of Spain and by
direction Of the Spanish minister Of
foreign affairs, presented to the presi.
dent this afternoon at the white house
a message from the Spanish govern.
ment looking to the termination Of the
war and the settlement Of terms OF
peace"
Though nothing else official was
given out concerning this conference
between the French ambassador and
the president, several other important
facts are known. Two questions were
asked the president. First, was this
government willing to entertain the
suggestion Of peace; and second, II
so, would the president indicate upon
what terms peace would be considered.
To both OF these questions the presi-
dent replied in the afirmative--this
government would entertain o peace
proposition and he would within few
days indicate upon what terms.
There was nothing more TO the mes.
sage to the pretident than is covered
by those two questions. There were
no suggestion Of terms by Spain.
Nothing Of that kind was expected.
Spain has taken the logical natural
means Of securing the end she desires.
She has cried enough" and asks her
conqueror upon what terms she will
quit. This step on the part OF the
enemy means the beginning Of the
end. The suggestion Of peace comes
from the only source from which it
could be considered by this govern
ment and that is from Spain herself.
There is no outside interference, no
mediation by the pope or the powers
or anybody else.
president Mckinley made II clear TO
the representatives Of the powers some
time ago that Spain must take the initi-
alive In any peace movement and that
the rest Of Europe would be expected
10 keep hands of. The attitude OF
this government from that time has
been clearly understood at the capitals
Of Europe and ii has been respected.
The president did not state when
he would give formal reply TO SPANS
message except that II would be with.
In few days. The method Of pro-
cedure will, Of course, be for this gov
eminent TO state its terms and then
Spain must say whether she will ac-
cede TO them or not.
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CERyERA SENDS REPORT.
Notifies Madrid Oficially OF Destruction
Of His Ships.

Notifies Madrid OHicially OF Destruction
of His Ships.
A Washington special says: Adj
miral Cevera has forwarded to the
Spanish government through the
French embassy his full report Of the
naval engagement which resulted in
the annihilation OF the Spanish feet.
The report is very long, covering
many pages Of the admiral's own writ
ing, and is even q more elaborate
treatment Of the great engagement
than that OF admiral Sampson in his
report to the navy department.
Through the vicissitudes Of war Ad-
miral Cervera's report, although ad-
dressed to the Spanish minister OF
marine, was submitted first to the
American navy department in order
that the precautions might be taken
usual in communications passing be-.
tween prisoners OF war and the enc
my's government. The examination
made by the naval authorities at Wash
ington was solely for purposes OF pre-
caution and care was taken not to in
trude into the privacy OF the docu-
ment beyond this necessary inspec.
ton. It was then sent to Ambassador
Camdon to be forwarded to the Span
ish admiralty.
The strictest secrecy has been OBJ
served while the document has been
In transit, and in order to avoid con-
jectural stories as to the contents OF
the report, it can be stated that no in
timation as to its contents has been
allowed to escape from the few per-
sons through whom II has passed en-
route to the Spanish minister OF ma
rine.
If the Cervera report ever reaches
the public twill be through the Span
ish government, though it is probable
that the report is not Of q character
likely to be made public at Madrid.
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THE TERMS SUIT SPAN|ARDS
IF THEY CAN HOLD PHILIPPINES
AND PAY NO INDEMNITY.
THEY ARE ANXIOUS FOR PEACE.
Disturbances Over New Order Of Things
Are Improbable as the People
Are Listless.

Advices from Madrid state that with
the understanding that no indemnity
will be demanded and that Spanish
sovereignty in the Philippine islands
will be respected, the newspapers OF
the Spanish capital consider tho terms
Of peace attributed to President Nc
Kinley as being acceptable.
The papers, however, protest against
the continuance Of hostilities by the
United States after Spain has sued for
peace.
The minister for war, General
Correa, is arranging for the transport
tation of the Spanish troops which
surrendered at Santiago and is pre-.
pairing sanitary stations in order to
prevent the introduction of diseases
into Spain.
At the close of the cabinet council
Thursday the following semi-officisl
note was issued:
"lke French ambassador at Wash
ington during the afternoon OF the
26th, presented in behalf of the Span
ish government, q message to Presi-
dent Mckinley with view to bringing
the war to ON end and make known
the conditions OF peace. The govern
ment has received information that the
message has been handed to President
Mckinley, who replied that he would
consult with his council of ministers
and requested NJ. Cambon to come to
the white house again to confer with
him."
The Spanish officials declare that
the published extracts from the note
are incorrect.
But however unpalatable the terms
Of peace may be, they will not produce
the slightest disturbance in Spain
where listless indifference is predomi.
nant, and there is little probability Of
popular discomfort and none at all il
Spain is allowed to retain the Philip
pines and is not compelled to pay in
demnity. The attitude of the people
makes the chances Of Don Carlos
small. Moreover, the Carlists are
said to disagree about the advisability
of rising, the Marquis de Cerralbo and
other leaders opposing the step.
Nevertheless, it is feared that Don
Carlos will insist upon it.
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"REUNITED COUNTRY DAY.n
Col. Hemphill. OF Atlanta. 70 Address
Grand Army Men.

Col. Hemphill. OF Atlanta. to Address
Grand Army Men.
Colonel W. A. Hemphill, of Atlanta,
Ga, has been invited to deliver an ad-
dress at the Grand Army encampment
TO be held at Washington Park, on the
Delaware river, from August 9th TO
the 14th, inclusiye.
The invitation comes from Mr.. John
W. Frazier, chairman Of the commit
tee, who states that they wish TO make
August 9th, "Reunited Country's
Day." an interesting chapter in the
history Of the country, and that to
make II . more important and inter-
esting chapter 1t is the earnest desire
Of the association that Hon. w. A.
Hemphill shall deliver On address on
that day "fraught with fraternity and
renewed devotion 10 our country"
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TROOPS LEAVE TAMPA.

Spicy Interview Between Qusrtesmsster
and Railroad Omcisls.
The Second New York left Tampa,
Fla, Tuesday night for Fernaddina.
There was little sharp talk between
Quartermsster Bellinger and officials
Of the Florida Central and Peninsuiar
sailroad over moving troops from
Port Tampa to Fernsndina. The road
does not reach Fernsndina and did
not want to work with the Plant sys.
tenn people TO get the troops there.
The interview between the officials is
reported to be o very deeply interest
ing one, but the government insists
that the road must carry out its con-
tract.
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COMING AFTER PRISONERS.

Several ships Leave Spain and VIII Ro-
port or Santiago.
A Washington special says: 1t Is ex-
pected that the embarkation OF the
Spanish prisoners will begin very
soon. The Alicante sailed Tuesday
from Martinique and the hospital ship
San Augustin sailed Wednesday. The
Isla de Luzon and the Isla de Panay
sailed from Cadix for Santiago. The
Leon XII, the Satrustegui, the Cavon.
daja aud the Colon, all at Cadiz, are
expected 10 sail very soon. The total
capacity OF these various ships is a.
700. The provisioning and loading Of
the ships at Santiago may take some
lime, but no time will be lost.
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STATEMENT FROM FRANCE.

Government Issues Ofaciai Note, Regard
ing Peace Negotiations.
The following official note was issued
at Paris Wednesday:
"At the request Of the Spanish gov
eminent the French ambassador OF
Washington has been authorized by
the French government TO present q
note to the president Of the United
States. 1t is in the name Of Spain thai
NJ. Carbon, who is charged TO watch
Spanish interests in the United States.
made this communication.to President
Mckinley at the white house yesterday
afternoon in the presence Of Secretary
Day."
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sHAFrER,s FEVER REPORT.

Commander Shows s22 New Cases Among
Soldiers For One Day.
The war department posted the fol.
lowing Thursday night:
"Adjutant General Of the Army
Condition for the 9th: Total sick,
4,122; total fever, 3,193; new cases Of
fever, 800; cases returned TO duty $40.
"Deaths-Private j. II. Farrell,
company Il. Ninth Massachusetts, vol.
unteers, at Siboney, yellow fever; Cor
poral Thomas Robson, company ID,
Twenty fourth infantry, Siboney, yell
low fever; Private William II. Bers,
company d, Seventeenth infantry,
cerebral apoplexy.
SHAFrRR, Major General"
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DELAYED REPORT RECEIVED.
of Csrvsrs's Fleet Described
BY Sampson and 3chley.

Of Csrvsrs's Fleet Described
BY sampson and 1chley.
The navy department Tuesday made
public the reports Of Admiral Samp-
Bon, Commodore Schley, Captain
CLARK, of the Oregon, and Captain
Evans, Of the Iowa, on the battle OF
July 8, which resulted in the destruo-
tion OF Cervera's squadron.
Sampson in his report says: When
hil the work was done 30 we'll 1t 10 dit
|6cult TO discriminate in praise. The
object Of the blockade Of Ceryera's
bquadron was fully accomplished and
bach individual bore we'll his part In
1.-THE commodore In command ON
khe second division, the captains OF
bhips, their officers and men.
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BISMARCK Is FAILING.

His Condition ut Present Gives Employ
ment to His Doctors.
Advices from Hamburg state that
Prince Bismarck's condition still gives
employment to his physicians, but
there is no ground for anxiety. The
pain from which he has been suffering
continues, but the last two nights have
been comparatively good.
The Berlin correspondent Of The
London Times says: "In spite Of the
optimistic reports, IL seems certain
that Prince Bismarck's condition is
critical. Baron Won Grailsheim, the
Bavarian minister, has arrived at
Friedrichsruhe, but was not per nit
ted TO see the prince"
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PANIARDS WERE DRIVEN OFF WITHOUT THE
LOSS OF A MAN ON OUR SIDE.
United States Flag to Float Porto Ricau Soil Was
Hoisted Over Guanlca by Lieutenant Huse

from q flagstaff, in front Of q block
house standing to the east of the vii.
lage.
The first couple Of three.pounders
were fred into tho hills right and left
Of the bay, purposely avoiding the
town, lest the projectiles hurt women
or children, The Gloucester then hove
to within six hundred yards OF the
shore and lowered launch, having on
board Colt rapid-fre gun and thirty
men, under the command OF Lieuten-
ant Huse, which was sent ashore
without encountering opposition.
First United statos Flag Raised.
Quartermaster Beck thereupon told
Yeoman Lacy to haul down the Span
ish flag, which was done, and the first
United States flag to font over Porto
Rican soil was raised on the flagstaff.
Suddenly about thirty Spaniards open
ed fire with Mauser rifles on the
American Party. Lieutenant Huse
and his men resonded with great gal
lantry, the Colt gun doing effective
work. Norman, who received Admiral
Cervera's surrender, and Wood, vol
unteer lieutera Mt, shared the honors
with Lieutenant Huse.
Almost Immediately after the Span.
iards fred on the Americans the
Gloucester opened fire on the enemy
with ell her 8 and 6-pounders which
could be brought to bear, Smelling the
town and also dropping shells into the
hills to the west Of Guanica, where q
number Of Spanish cavalry were to be
seen fastening toward the spot where
the Americans had landed.
Lieutenant Huse then threw up o
little fort which he named Fort VAIN
wright and laid barbed wire in front
Of it in order to repel the expected
cavalry attack. The lieutenant also
mounted the Colt gun and signalled
for reinforcements, which were sent
from the Gloucester.
Presently q few of tho Spanish cav.
airy joined those who were fighting in
the streets of Guanica, but the Colt
was turned loose on them, killing
four.
BY that time the Gloucester had the
range Of the town and Of the block.
house and all her guns were put in
service.
Soon afterwards Spanish cavalrymen
were seen climbing the hills 10 the
westward and the foot soldiers were
scurrying along the fences from the
town.
By 8:45, with the exception OF q few
guerrilla shots, the town was won and
the enemy was driven out OF It's neigh
borhood. The Red Gross nurses on
the Lampasas and detachment OF
regulars were the first to land from
the transports.
After Lieutenant Huse had captured
the place he deployed his small force
into the suburbs. But he was soon
REINFORCED by the regulars, who were
followed by company g, Of the Sixth
Illinois, and then by other troops In
quick succession.
| All the boats Of the men-of-war and
the transports were used in the work
of landing the troops, each steam
launch towing four or Ave boats load
ed to the rails with soldiers. Every
thing progressed in ap orderly manner
and according to the plans OF General
Miles. The latter went ashore about
noon after stopping to board the Glou.
cester and thank Lieutent Commander
Wainwright for his gallant action.
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TENNESSEE TROOPS
Ordered TO Break Camp at Knoxville and
Proceed to Chickamauga.

ordered to Break Camp at Knoxville and
Proceed to Chickamauga.
The Sixth Tennessee United States
volunteer immune regiment, Colonel
L. d. Tyson commanding. is under
orders to break camp at Knoxville and
proceed to Chickamauga park. Colonel
Tyson also received orders to wire the
subsistence and commissary officials at
Chicago for field rations and supplies
for ten days. He also wired the secre-
tary of war for authority TO purchase
these supplies in Knoxville and thereby
enable him to move at once instead OF
awaiting the arrival Of supplies from
Chicago, The regiment is composed
OF men recruited in eastern Tennessee
and eastern Kentucky.
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% ulspatcn ot Mouuhy nuoIuluB ltOu
3 Port OF Guanica, Island OF Porto
co, via the Island Of st. Thomas,
Ates that the United States military
pedition under command OF Major
pneral Nelson A. Miles, commanding
army of the United States, which
\ Guantanamo July 21st, was land
successfully Monday at Guanica after
tkirmish between a detachment Of the
Panish troops and q crew Of thirty
longing to the launch Of the United
Ates auxiliary gunboat Gloucester,
merly J. Pierpont Morgan's steam
chit Corsair.
-Four Of the Spaniards were killed,
u no Americans were hurt. The
pops were pushed forward promptly
order to capture the railroad lead
Ii to Ponce, which is only about ten
iles east of Guanica.
The ships left Guantanamo bay sud-
snly on the date named with the
Massachusetts,, commanded by Captain
J. Higginson, leading. Captain
was In charge Of the naval
which consisted, in addi-
lon to the Massachusetts,, the Colum.
Ga, Dixie, Gloucester and Yale. Gem
ral Miles was on board the last named
essel. The troops were on board the
Transports Nueces, Lampasas, Conan
be, Rita, Unionist, Saltwater, City Of
lacon and Specialist. This was the
rder in which the transports entered
be harbor ut Guanica. The voyage
tom Guantanamo was uneventful.
"A Miles Changed His plans.
At noon Sunday General Miles call-
q consultation, announcing that he
As determined not to go by San Juan
6pe but by the Mona passage instead,
nd ut Guanica, surprise the Span
rds and deceive their military au-
6orities. The course was then
hanged and the Dixie was sent north
warn General Brooke at Cape San
han. Port Guanica had been fully
scribed by Lieutenant Whitney, Of
eneral Miles's staff, who recently
Ade an adventurous tour OF Porto
leo.
Ponce, which is situated ten or If
IN miles from the place Of debarka-
IN, is to the eastward and q harder
ice to take. In addition, the water
= Ponce is too shallow for the trans
brts to be able to get close to shore.
hen again, at Ponce, the woods are o
stle dense where the troops would
I've been obliged to land II that point
I'd been selected for the debarkstion
the expedition.
One advantage Of Guanica is that
ia situated close to the railroad con-
betting with Ponce. Early Monday
Forming the Gloucester, in charge Of
Commander Wainwright,
heamed into Guanica harbor in order
b reconnoiter the place.
With the feet Waiting outside, the
Iallant little yacht braved the mines
bhich were supposed to be in the
harbor and found that there were FIVE
hthoms Of water close in shore.
The Spaniards were taken by sur
brise. Almost the first they knew OF
be approach Of the army Of invasion
was in the announcement contained in
Ihe firing OF a gun from the Gloucester,
demanding that the Spaniards haul
Down their Gag, which was floating
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MILES IN CAMP.

Madrid Advices State That Our Troops Are
stiil At Guanics.
According to an official dispatch re-
ceived at Madrid Thursday from San
Juan de Porto Rico, the American
forces under Major General Miles were
then occupying the same positions at
Port Guanica as they did after land
ing.
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