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The Yale expositor., 1898-07-15
Enemy Opens Fire.

Enemy opens FIRE.
A short time later the following dis
patch was received from Gen. Shafter:
Enemy opened fire few minutes past
4 with light guns, which were soon
silenced by ours. Very little musketry
firing and the enemy kept entirely in
their entertainments. Three men
slightly wounded. VIII have consid-
cradle forces tomorrow, enough to
completely block all the roads on the
northwest. / am quite we'll Gen.
Garcia reports that the enemy evacuated
little town called Doscaninos about
three miles from Santiago and near the
bay"
Washington: Informations received
by the war department indicates that
during the few days of truce Gen.
Shafter materially strengthened his
position. During the week he re-
ceived reinforcements of both artillery
and infantry. Randolph's battery of
"a guns was placed in position before
Santiago. Gen. Shafter then had
nearly so guns and large number of
finch mortars, besides lighter artil-
lery at his disposal. These guns taken
in connection with the work of the
fleet, would, il was believed, carry
terror and destruction to Santiago.
When hostilities were renewed every
thing was in readiness on the Ameri-
can lines.
The auxiliary cruiser st. Paul and
transport Catania arrived with the
Eighth Ohio volunteers, numbering
1850 men; the First Illinois infantry,
numbering 1850, men;about $50 recruits
for the regular regiments in the field,
and the District of Columbia infantry,
consisting of 915 men.
The American program was for the
war vessels of SIMPSONS fleet to bonn
bard the city by throwing shells over
the coast hills The distance was about
five miles, and after several prelimi-
nary shots to establish a range-finder
the cruiser Newark opened fire into
the city with her s-inch guns. The
signal corps officers stationed on top of
the ridge reported the effect of the shots.
The New York, Brooklyn and Indiana
participated in the firing at intervals
of five minutes. The bombardment
lasted for two hours, when Gen. Shat
ter reported that the shells were
mostly falling in the bay and doing
but little damage. The last shot, how
ever, struck a prominent church in the
heart of the city, which was heavily
stored with powder and ammunition,
causing tremendous explosion. The
extent of the damage is not yet known.
When the warships ceased firing and
before Gen. Shafter had begun land
attack flag of truce was seen coming
from the city.
Evening star., 1898-07-30

borne in silence lest he should grieye for
her. He remembered all this as he lay
there. his eyes closed. his temples pressing
the soft curls of the girl who had done all
for him-who row was to be his wife
Are you still unhappy" she whispered
Think of tomorrow. Sins are forgiven; 1t
is my faith"
In mine. you are my faith" he said.
There is nothing but you, Hilde-nothing
in heaven or earth but You and God who
sent you
The crutehes are here; shall / get
them?" asked Hide, smiling through her
tears.
He took them gravely, praising the
heather armpieces. the lance shafts. the
rubber ferrules. She was contented. The
splints on his broken limb CALLED him; she
aided him to sit Up TO relieve the nunIbness.
and he lay back. his head resting on her
breast
The PrussIans sent n white flag this
morning" she said.
Then 1t is true.', ne asked "the news
from Paris?''
Yes. Paris has surrendered"
He was silent; she bent her head for
ward. signing.
1T was good fight" he said Hunger
10 the victor, the Prussians are incidents. %
The garrison leaves tomorrow" she
Evening star., 1898-07-30

said; "the Prussians enter the forts al sun
Set. Our soldiers will take you in The am
puianee; we go by the Porte Rouge Per-
maps Yolette'- She broke down and wept
bitterly. He comforted her, saying that
Bourke was the wisest and best man on
earth, and that Yolette was safer than if
sne had been in Nanterre fort. After a lit
tie she dried her eyes and reproached her
self for causing him anxiety. Then beside
ms bed she said her prayers for the light,
Kissed him peacefully, turned out the lamp
and went into the nurses ward to sleep,
ninging herself on the iron cot dressed as
she was. AS for him, he lay awake, star
ing Into the darkness. The beauty of this
young girls soul, the sacredness of her
passion, overwhelmed him. Who was he
that he should share her thoughts, her
sacrifices, her ideals, her innocence? Her
lace was always before him in all it's love-
iiness-exquisite, spiritual. In her eyes he
read the secret of that chaste unselfishness
that had given all and surrendered moth
ing Sleep came and went like brief
dream. 1t was morning; the drums were
already bea ting in the dawn, the parade re-
sounded with the hum of departure.
Hide knocked and entered, family smil-
ing her morning welcome. The alteration
in his face dimmed her sweet eyes a little
she leaned above his pillow, her lips rested
on his. That morning ne was to try his
crutches. When he was ready she helped
Evening star., 1898-07-30

with less than $500 and he should have a
reserve at Glenmore in addition II he
wishes TO prospect, well and good. Here is
a land OF tremendous mountains, roaring
streams and the golden sand he is looking
Tor, although no strikes" are yet reported
1t is possible to come to this point by
canoe during most OF the summer months
Fort Essngton is the usual starting point
OF canoes. 1t tskes five or six days by
steamer and about seven days by Indian ca
noe. The Skeena is a strong rough
chahgeabie and surly stream. 1t cannot be
gauged or its moods predicted No trail
exists or can be made The stupendous
peaks OF the coast range grudeingly make
room even for the river. This makes Ha-
Zeiton and Its lovely valley more inaccessi-
bic than the map would show. Whether n
VIII soon be opened depends upon the next
Few months prospecting. Should placers
develop, the valley will no doubt swarm
IL may not contain single placer. All is
At present conjecture
HAMIIN GARLAND
Evening star., 1898-07-30


| tached.
"I wish Also to say adieu to the little
| 6rolI one who is afraid of me-
! Bourke would have laughed, but Hides
| horror-struck face sobered him.
What on earth shall we do with that
plunder?' said Harewood. THE creature
has been pillaging woman and children"
"You and your citizen friend must settle
that" said Bourke, trying not to laugh.
'"TheSe spoons and forks have all sorts
of initials on them. The watch is marked
H. de B. and the diamond star is to a
lady named Mini. Jim, l believe, this time,
that the commune means business"
He looked at yoiette, who shook her head
decidedly, saying:
IF you think you are going to write
about it for your stupid newspaper 1 have
the honor. monsieur, to inform you that
you shall not"
Harewood looked at Hide, smiling
family.
'.I suppose I must go to Paris if you
send me- he said.
IF send you." murmured Hide. Yes.
you may go then"
They turned and looked at the house on
the hill. The morning sun glittered on
every pane. They saw Scheherazade
sprawled on the porch, blinking at the
ocean. They heard the sarcastic croak of
the parrot, Mehemet Ali. tiptoeing down
the garden among the hyacipths.
She passed her slender hand through his
arm and leaned her cheek against his
shoulder.
Down on the yellow sands Red Riding
Hood, enchanted, waded ankle deep along
the frothy shore. A white gull rose from
the shining waves. a distant sail giim-
mered.
Then from the cliff skylark rose, high
er, higher into the azure. showering the
whole air with song. And Hide closed her
eyes and listened. her white face on his
shoulder, her white hand close in his.
The End.
Evening star., 1898-07-30

trappings- Fhe rpad from Paris was fui
of them. II was hike winter day in the
Bois de Bouloghe save that the horses
moved without spirit. and there Were many
shabby carts and wagons intermingled with
the carriages.
As the procession of vehicles approached
the base OF the hill the coachmen and
drivers, swathed in furs, became visible
and after awhletHilde could hear, far be-
low the fortress walls, the tinkle of chain
and hoof ard wheel
Parents coming to the fort to look for
their sons. said Hardwood, soberly.
SWeethearts, perhaps, for their lovers,
said Hide.
On they came. rich and poor, the banker
from his home in the Pare Monceau, the
butcher fron the long closed Hales, the
mother from the noble Faubourg the
mother from the "Faubourg Infect" pa
uician ana plebeian, sister and brother
ana some who We're childless and did not
Know II, and some who were widows and
wore as yet, no Grape
They are coming" said Hide. "I hear
ca.IlaSes ON the gun road below. They
WIN ofiVe to the parade. Oh, Jim, Jim.
thlnk OF the mothers who are coming only
TO take back their dead sonsi And those
VINO are buried outside the glacis! What
WIZ the mothers and fathers do-and their
and snow?" ~
me parade was filling now with vehicles
VI every description; coachmen were leap
ti4S SiounQ, OfO men ana feeble,
Whte-halred women stepped out into the
STOW. An old gentleman came toward
HareWood. lifting his hat with an anxious
~ am looking for my son." he said
Could monsieur inform me where the bar
racks are?"
Inc barracks are in ruins said Hare
WOOD: the troops muster in the classmates,
monsieur, where, l trust, you will find that
all is WE'LL
others came to seek information; an an
clent dame. hobbling on two canes, asked
Tor her son, Jean Bornic, ma belle dame
OF the Breton marine artillery, and so tall
and handsome my son, madame"
Hilde answered gravely in tbs Breton lam
guage: the old DANES whithered cheeks
flushed family.
From Carhaix my sweet lady" she said
with little curtesy
Hide told her to go to the citadel, and
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WRITTEN FOR
The EVENING STAP
BY RORE W.CHAHBERS

tern lighted the darkness. There were
some beds there, half obscured. Around
one screen was pulled
That's not it-he isn't dying" muttered
the Mouse; Il think he's in that other
bed
Then he raised whining voice:
Monsieur!
In the half light head stirred on a pi,-
low, was raised-then came cry. ''IIilder'
And Hide fell beside the bed and laid
her tired head in Harewoods arms
Evening star., 1898-07-30

! Miss Board.er-''Your milk isn't as rich as
IL used to be-
the weathers bin SO hot lately thet tn
cows drinks more water than usual, Lite.
Evening star., 1898-07-30

Eror, Puck

citIzen-'"TTliey sag thot opposite dispos,-
tions attract wan another. Do yez behave
ut7"
Ki;cs--''E..r=e an OF DO thot. OF nivv,r
ki,i meet an oranseman widout .cllnchlnS
wic im on til shpos."
Evening star., 1898-07-30

icy slush. And always the Mouse caroIed
his merry catch:
barley seed
barley seed,
The itch shall bleed
The poor shall feed
30, brothers, SOW the barley seed!
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rnl. pos wu.hc. III. Face.

Chicago Record.
Mr.. jackson has grave. gray old cat with
dlgnIhed air. she has been In Mr.. Jackson u
family for so many years that no one says a
word when she climbs up on the sofa Ia
sleep while II any Of the kittens should do
Tho samc thing they woild BIO disciplined
with tho broom Not long ago little wooiny.
brlght-eyed puppy came 10 the jackson home.
md ut first Meema. the old cat, looked upon
him with a good deal OF jealousy but when
she found that he was a good nutufad. blum
darlng, happy go-iucky little fellow, without
n harsh bark Tor anybody, Tho two became
fast friends They ate together out OF tho
same dish and sometimes they anuggled up
together for nap,
The other day Mr.. Jackson saw tho old cat
making her toilet 81 corner OF the kitchen
She was washing her faco and hands. as every
well bred cat rhonid do. lin lacked on with
great interest. and At last he raised HIS paw.
moistoDed IL, aud tfind 10 wBgh his fnce. too.
II was very funny, indeed. 10 roe what hard
work he made OF II. ilo would turn his head
on one side, raise his ears little. and look
anxiouBiy at Mcnma. then he would try again.
Mr.. jackson saw him practcing NJ Washing
HE face almost every mornings until now he
has become quite expert
Did any OF you over tee dog that waahed
its faeug Perhaps your dog hasn't az patient
d teacher as Meema.
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eyes,
For somehow Il makcs mo sorry hecnuse
rrar mana has said there is no Santa Claus.
Now We know that there Is, and II cant be
drnied, 40
For he came every year before mamma died.
But then I've been thinking that shs usea 10
And God would hear everything mamma
And perhaps She asked Him to send Santa
with the sacks full of presents no broufh,
every year. 49,,
Well why tant We pay dest as mamma Ola
den, =,
And ask Him 10 send us some presents adcnY'
I've been thinking so, too ana without
Four littlo feet bounded ont on the floor,
And fo,r little knees the soft carpet pressed.
And two tiny hands were ciasped close TO
each breast
Now, Wlllic. you know We must hrihiy oe-
That the presents we ask for we're sure to
receive.
You must wait just still Till say the Anon.
And by that you viii know mat your turn
has come then.
me,
: want "a" a wax dolly. a tea set and ring.
And a beautiful work box that shuts with n
Bless papa. dear Jesus, and cause him to
That Santa Claus loves us far better than
he;
Al dear brother While and Annie--Amen'
Please. Desus. 'et Santa Claus tnm down
And bring us some presents before It is
want he would dive mo a nice title sled
with bright shining runners and all painted
box fun Of tandy book and a toy
Amet-and den, Desus, III DO a dood boy.
Their prayers being ended they raised up
And with hearts light and cheerful again
sought tbclr beds,
They were soor lost In sIumber. both peace
And with fairies in dreanlland were roaming
IN sleep.
Eight. nine and tho little French clock had
Ere the father had thought Of his children
lie seems now to hear AnnIe's half-supressed
signs.
And see see the big tears stand In wiIlie.s blue
eyes.
II was harsh with my dariings" he mentally
sAld,
"And should not have sent them SO early 10
he'd,
But then was troubled, MY feelings found
vert,
For hank stock today has gone down 70 per
cent
But pf course, they've forgotten their trou-
And that denied them the thiiee-ss for
kiss:
Hut Just 10 make sure Ill steal UP 10 the
coor.
FOR mover spoke harsh 10 my dariiuss be-
fore"
SO saylns, hc sof,ly ssrsnaed ihe stairs.
Asd arrived a the door 10 hear both Of the,r
Mss ipnis's "Blsss psp.." draws forth tbp
biz tears.
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FAMILIAR SAYINGS.
Quotations from Famous Authors
that Arc Frequently Used.

There arc msny phrases OF lines In rosn-
mon va. tho origin Of which is unkuoyn to
the average speaker or writer. Some people
have way OF httrlbniing 10 Shakespeare
nearly oyuy quotation about which they are
Ia corbt, but. while h. has sisen US more
striking epigramnntic phrases than any other
author. some OF shose that arc most used are
not his.
Let rs gather tome OF these familiar hsylnss
and sci then. dow hers Tor future reference.
We beXip with shakespeare. 10 whpm We ara
indebted for Tia foilowlnx
Misery grquaiuis mpn with strange oee-
fclinwi.
I'VE ale nich SIN US drcanD are made Of.
aud our little iiio IL rounded With sleep.
The uncertain glory Of nm April day
Thou hast some crorhcts In thy head nov.
Z T.I4 worlds mine oyster, Is,
This iE the long aud short Of II. ~
can not tell what the dickens nus psme ~
\ Al good luck would have II. s1-s-
! I hcpe good luck Hes IN odd numbers.
10 make him an example X q a . l \
or " ~ excellent 70 have klante
strength. but Il ~ tyraupeus - use y We
giant &. f a y Y I.
NJ mniiId and VS. would ppt,
A locker mn hrrr IN strspA. VIZ
What's nitne e yours. and what Y sonts Y
MA Il. lsff as g Il ~ W. s sis " sat NJ
Esfry vhy hstb y lletstcs's 4 \! 5 S
h AZ NIFTY ~ tbs qay "a loti1;. l e * s H ia
4 eta the xtud IN that rerasr IA n (
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BOOK FOR YOU
IOAlN1LlN LLLS IAIS w. Has, Texas

when the bird desires to turn on angle Is to
be observed. Despite the birds marvellous
power OF sailing along. Il is very bard for it
to rso from the water,
The home OF thu alnatross IS IN tbc anti
podes aud Auckland Islands. No lighthouse
Tears i,s head hero aud hrayy foea and
troneheIous currents swirl about the place
The land Is rough and mountainous IN tho
conpt. but inland marvellous bowers grow;
wonderful astcIs. marguurites ll,Cs und gen.
tians. and hcre millions upon millions OF
birds mako their homes, Among the coarse
heritage the pure White head OF the alhatross
erepts the eye. Tho body is larRer tnan that
OF the swan. and tp expanded wings nieAas
ure seventeen feet from tip to tip It's glory
has departed for Willis nothing can he grand
or than It's hiEht over the ocean, nothing IL
moro indicroua than It's wAddla on land. ita
only sign of defenho Ia TO clan i,a heak 10 a
helpless manner for H. can not unc its wlnsA,
Tho nest IS u pile OF Garth, Ike "A child u
sand castle, and IN tho rupsahap9d top the
alhatross lays one OH purink the sixty
days thn ees Va Matching the mother docs not
stir from tho neat, Tor if she did tho sea-
hawks would awoop down Oh tho egg aud do
Ntroy u. The young bird " severed with
nufy down, purc white Ia color, and silky M
floss Thc nesting Is frd so nsAiduensly that
Il becomes Immensely fnt nna rivals It's pn-
rent In weight it IL then deserted by the
parents who wander over tho ocean, some
times enelrci,ng the globe bofura returning
To their home
The most remarkable thing IN the history
OF this alhHtross ~ that during the absence OF
tho parents the young noStling dacn not re-.
caiye u fnouthful at food During tho whole
time sometimes fnur months, II lives on tho
fat II has accumulated IN the open most on
a hl,ak hillside the young nihairoRe Is rA-
posed nh winter Ia sharp winds anu Tho
iiotneat sBlna that ever rush across thD OCEAN.
yet NJ the end " its taAt the young bird Is
lively and Ia good condition. The reason thu
parent birds 10 awny IL not lloown. Their
desire for night r. mystery, for IL is not
the same IA the migration OF our rdrtbern
bltds 10 tho south when TIM parents return
they uilcsrcmoniousiy bundle out tho nest
ling which has become slaty gray ~ color
and got about repairing thu mast The young
bird attn stays around, rsnripg IN many
pretty ways iis fonauois for It's parents, and
not tn next yaar does Il iakr its frst hight
10 sen, III company with It's hard hearted
father and mother
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SONGS mo- EXCHANGE.

Colmesneil Texas Dear Haphammer:
hopN all the 1iaps had merry Christmas
and a happy New Year. Our school was out
few weeks before Christmas. but Mrs. Ford
VIII start n private school next Monday and
l suppose I will go. | am taking music les
sons now. My teacher IS Miss viera Griffin
and 7 like her very we'll. Mattye chaphell.
you have not answered my letter yet. | have
friend in Houston named May Griffin II
some of the Haps viii send me the words 10
Call Me Back Again will send I'm return
"roo Late IN, tho Shadow OF the Pines -
brewery Girl" Won't You be My Sweet
hear" "Yes. III be Your Sweetheart" "Ili
be Your Sweetheart II You'll be Mine" or
any that I have. Well, will close by asking
a few questions: Which is the shortest rail-
road in the world? Why is mule like an
egg? How many times Is woman used In
tina Bible? Your little Hap.
Pearl jackson
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HAP TALKS.

the Hnphammer Hns to Say
TO Our Boys and Girls,
Happyhammers: What Hap has been
inber of our club since its beginning?
etn answer this question? Let us hear
all those who have been members for
'hhn three years. Some OF the older
Seem to have forgotten that they nre
Pers OF this big band. as they have not
IN long, long time. Where are the
poys9 Are they In Texas. South Amer
some other part of the world? What
es'me OF Violet Hopkins, Sunset Woods,
pie fairy,' the Strouds OF Burton. Ida
sird Cooper. Nenie Patterson, Hattie
= moody Heinsohn. Allie Heard, Sallie
zoe buckiin, Maude Bender, Hernia
saiefia Taylor. Homer Robertson.
-'peiding and hundreds OF others whose
ssfe put on the club book three. four
"Me may come when man will carry
~ MS vost pocket like a dill and at
ume he can swallow il down In a
1Oatniuls without any waste of time.
eonoilion has been suggested by the
r yus attempts to make condensed foods
an nas knas: Only recently the British
6essad 'n ~, mas been experimenting with
ma iiour for soldiers. Wheat is
bnr !, " y. 70 transport. and IL 1t IL kept
| rsnid,r like,y to spront and spoil, and
wh puiy molds In the hot. moist coun-
~ me british soldier Is often called
\ "a sht So the flour is pressed into
|arl g% bounds being forced into the same
n, occupied by 100 pounds. In This
oas | ~ NOT mold nor spoil. But IL must
bnner. or soldiers to be served with bricks
VI your map of tho West Indies and
wv can Ind the tiny islands of st.
~ 81 croix and st. John. They be-
n denmark. and for many years the
II sHtes has been thinking OF buyine
| A,, o. eoaling station for her war
f. s,, unis session of congress the matter
|beyay discussed. aud il may not be
the nil M three OF the little dots be-
ropeFy OF our country.
a BOY has heard OF the treasure which
"ous pirate. Captain Kidd. is supposed
n, mullen on the coast OF Delaware. For
s.sn century both men and boys have
s''smpts to fnd the hidden gold, and no
'nofe money bias been expended in
1sa etpenitions Of this kind than Cap
M slser owned And yet anpther at
..vr aferious than tho others. Ii now
made. Twh Young men. named
NY James IiadinK of Mount Holly
~. w leaders Of the expedition They
49, AZ esir father told them just where
~ sp'u wss 70 be found that q
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SOME SHORT LETTERS.

Emma Rocket Of Del Rio thinks the club
ought to have fruit contest next.
Willie Hyde of Kcrrvilc thinks- George
Washlngton's was the worlds greatest char
aoteI.
Cora Mckinney. new Happyhammor who
writes from Cego. wants TO correspond with
Peaii Hooper.
Adline Gentry of ccgo says she is going
to school now and finds very little time 10
write to the laps
Myrtle McPhaui of Paige has hecn added
to the list of Happyhammcrs, She is In the
fourth grade at school
Eva Afford OF Mink Texas, says she en-
JOYS reading the Happyhammer page. Eva
Is now member OF the club.
Nova II. Dean OF Lexington says Santa
Claus brought her many nice presents on
Christmas day. Neya will be years old next
May.
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4 NEW MEMBER.

Mink, Tcxas.-Dear Haphammer: Here l
come with a New Years greeting for each
ana all and asking adinittance to Join year
happy band. am little boy, years old.
and love to 20 to school. / am In the second
reader, spelling, arithmetic aud writing My
teachers name is Mr.. Mat Sanders. have
no pets but little baby sister years old;
her name is Effle Lee Haps l hone old Santa
Claus remembered all of you. will close by
wishing Mr. Haphammer and all the Haps
happy and prosperous New Year Your friend,
Emmit Afford.
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INQUIRIES FOR OLD MEMBERS.

Glen Cove, Texas.--Dear Haphammer:
guess am almost a stranger to you all, and
/ thought would write to you so you would
moi forget me. | have started to school and
havr, tho sweetest doskmate ever saw Her
name ia Stella Keeling She is IL years old
and we are In the same class. We do not
kiow what grade we are in, for our school
IL not graded Dollie. you and your friend
must come often, for | love to read your let
ters SO much Guy Fagcn your name has
not been spoken OF in the last two or three
patners, so / thought I would just say ] am
sorry | have not been able to answer your
last letter.
My brother left this. morning to attend
sci COL at Trinity university, Tchuacnna.
Te>as lie Is Is years old. hope you all
had n merry Christmas.
lillian Kimpton. Violet Houston Rosebud,
Dark Eyes and great many more have sure
W forgotten the band. think that poetry
Thomas Taylor wrote was very good; Your
loyine Hap, Paliie hiigofo'