davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
d753zs555 333AM
! THE CARUTHERS 81
AFFAIR @ 2R
WILL ~
\ Copyright. 1885, by n. M
\ M
SYNOPSIS.
Xxx

Minard Hendricks. great detective, Just
returned from Boston, finds awaiting him
an unsigned typewriter letter directing
him to apartments in Palace hotel, where
he will find remain of Mr.. Weldon Caruth-
ers-currently reported for past two weeks
to be out of town. Detective seems to con-
meet letter with attempt made on his own
life some time previous. Goes with friend,
Dr. Lampkin. to investigate. Upon search
OF Caruthrs apartments remains of Gre
mated body and jeweled hand of victim
are found in a vase. Hand bears marks of
finger nails manicured to sharp points.
Lampkin recalls reports of a row between
Caruthers and Arthur Gielow. both suitors
for hand Of Dorothy Huntington, who is
heiress to several millions should she marry
Caruthers, Internationally in case of Car
uthers' death. Late that night Hendricks
and Lampkin cali at home Of Miss Hunt
ington. Dorothy shows detective type
written letter. which was an invitation
for herself and aunt to occupy with Count
Bantinni italian nobleman, his boz at
horse show, as he was called eut OF town
by pressing business. She recalls Gielow
had expressed before murder intense hatred
Cor Caruthers and believes him guilty, yet
decides to help him. and with her aunt
goes to his studio. Gielow has fled. His
servant. Henri. tells of overhearing confess
sion to Bantinni. Henri thought his master
insane. Hendricks, concealed In room,
hears au this. Hendricks goes to consult
Ks.9, ~ East Indian interested in occult
researches who had helped him in much
previous detective work, and located in an
ola colonial mansion among the palisades.
Dr. y.ampkin is summoned by Hendricks,
who has been shot. Bullet is removed and
detective warned not to leave his room.
Hendricks unknown enemy, had tried to
chloroform him in his sleep. Detective
had walked lust in time, but was wounded
by pistol shot before he could prevent his
assailant's escape. Hendricks has crema i,
tory employe, who, NOT knowing the actual
purpose for which he was wanted. pro-
ceeds to describe with professional pride
cremation.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

Maude-"When he offered to kiss you,
lid you cry for help?" Kathleen-"No.
did better; I helped him myself"
ton Transcript.
'Why is Edith crying so bitterly ?"
"She went to the sewing bee this after
noon, and nobody noticed her engage
ment ring Cleveland Leader.
81 can't endure Willins, with his eter-
nal brag of his ancestry" "He isn't
half as tiresome as Hillins, always bragg
ging about his posterity." -Indianapc-
lis Journal.
Nearpass-' hope the minister didn't
refer to the creditors the deceased left"
Bennet-"He merely said that his loss
would be felt wherever he was known"
Detroit Journal.
'I'm sorry" said Wandering Mike,
shut I can't take that job you offer me
in the factory" "Why not?" when
ever I get cold I'm slightly deaf. I
mightn't hear the whistle blow at quit
ting time. Washington Star.
The Crockery Smasher.-Mrs. Hiram
Dear, I wish you would bring home
dozen Harveyized steel plates" Mr..
Hiram-'What do you mean?" Mrs.
Hiram-"I'm just curious to see what
Bridget would do with them" -Phila-
delphia Record.
"Some men are ungrateful wretches.' %
"Why?" 'When I was passing old
Rockingham's packing house, last
night, l saw that it was on fire, so
broke into the Office, called him up by
telephone, and told him about it,"
"Yes? swell, he called me all kinds OF
hard names for not ringing in fire
alarm instead of wasting time talking
| to him" CHICAGO Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
SHE WANTED THE SEAT.
One of Those Incidents That Makes
Travelling on the Railroad
Interesting.

That's my seat, and you've got to
give it to mel"
The speaker was a woman in Den
pulled out of Colorado Springs toward
Denver few days ago. She spoke to
neatly-dressed lady who sat gazing
at the mountains in the distance with
an air of interest that betokened her
eastern blood. The lady to whom the
remark was addressed paid no atten-
tion-she really was unaware that she
had been spoken to.
II say, that's my seat, and want it,
said the woman who stood up. This
time her tone was louder and more
commanding.
The other lady drew her head in the
window, and, adjusting her glasses, in
quired in a modest manner if she had
been addressed.
"You bet" said the other; II said
that seat was taken"
An expression of combined amuse-
ment and Indignation crept over the
well-cut features of the eastern lady,
and she said: 81 think you are mis-
taken; there was no one and no bag
gage here when entered the car"
With this she turned and refused to
heed the further remarks of the wom-
an in the aisle. All of the passengers
had turned their attention to the rude
manner of the woman who was after
the seat, and some sneered while
others snickered.
She sat down uncomfortably close to
the lady who had the seat and patted
her foot impatiently.
Suddenly she jumped up and seized
hand bag that belonged to the lady
and strutted to the other end of the
car with it. She was disappointed,
however, for the owner of the bag
failed to follow it and vacate the seat,
as was the desire of the other party,
and a kindly passenger in the front
end of the car took charge of the bag
and preserved it for it's owner.
This Infatuated the rude woman.
Walking back to the seat she had COW
eted for the last half hour without
any just claim whatever to it, she
Topped down in the lap of the eastern
lady and sat there.
The lady on the seat was in a diem
ma she knew not how to avoid with
out allowing herself to be imposed on.
"What claim have you to this seat?"
she asked, looking up at the big, red
faced woman, who seemed as if she
weighed ton.
II saw this seat as came down the
platform and chose to occupy it, but
when came in you were in it. I had
my eye on it first and / am going to
have it if fight for it,"
"All right, lady (emphasized), just
get off my lap and will let you have
the seat"
"Sure you won't get it again If get
up? I've got to get out at Palmer Lake
and meet my sister, and she will want
the other half" said the essence Of
rudeness, shaking her greasy finger
uncomfor tab]y close to the nose of the
woman she was sitting on.
"I'll not only agree to leave you tho
seat, but will be pleased to ride in the
next car as long as you are in here"
was the reply, and the red-faced WON
an got up to allow her victim to arise,
even then with an air that betrayed
her uneasiness lest she should have to
sit on the lady again to get possession
of the seat.-Denver Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
"Could the murderer have had the

"Could the murderer have had the
body cremated in another city?''
Easier than here, and he had ample
time" said Hendricks in the tone of a
man in deep and perplexed thought.
HE might have had a little trouble in
slipping the body, but to get the ashes
back here would be very simple thing.
! would not be surprised atany develop
ment in this affair. There is one point
that hobs up here which is so puzzling
that it almost drives me insane"
what is that?" asked the doctor.
st is this" answered the detective.
"You see, Caruthers had been out of the
city-or rather was believed to have left
New York ten days before got my
anonymous note telling me where I
could find his remains. Now, if the
writer believed that would get the
communication without delay the ashes
were in Caruthers' apartments a week
before got back from Boston"
"Of course" said Lampkin, in the au-
tomato tone of one who speaks before
elaboration. Then he calculated with
force: ooh, yes, certainly"
"But,'' said Hendricks, with strong
emphasis on the word, eff the hell
scorched demon has had free access to
my Office, as think he has had to my
dining-room, then he could have seen
the communication which he had
mailed me lying on my desk during my
absence, 1t may really have been part
of his plan to have mailed that letter,
knowing wouldn't get it at once"
"But for what reason?" asked the
doctor.
ITO throw me off the track as to
time" said Hendricks. II said the
other day that this would prove the
chief crime of all my experience. lam
now afraid that it may actually be my
Waterloo I have never dealt with
such wonderful tact and boldness com
bind. The chief reason for my believ-
ing that he was on to my movements is
that Gie;ow did not leave until the hight
I discovered the ashes"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
1ncident Of Trolley Travel.

"What the dash are you here for?''
said an angry passenger, stepping
down slowly from the footboard of q
trolley car. He thought the conductor
should have looked out for him and
stopped the car where he wanted to
get off, a block back.
"I'll show you what I'm here for"
said the conductor, reaching for the
bell cord Cling! ting!) as he spoke, and
"Zip, zip, zip" came the sound of the
motorman's lever turning in the
notches, and
"Bz-z-zz-zz-zz! sang the trolley, and
before he knew it the passenger found
himself standing alone in the middle of
the road.-N. Y. Sum-.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
wheat ~ a Bu.hel.

Some farmers are holding their wheat be-
cause they think the price will 60 to 50 a
bushel. The price, however, may go down
instead of up, and thus great losses will fol-
low delay in selling. In all matters delays
are dangerous, particularly SO in sickness.
digestion or constipation cure yourself with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Don't wait for
your condition to improve itself, for it is apt
to get worse still
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
beware of Ointments for Cntarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter:
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by +. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
Do You Want to Live

In a fine, mild and healthy climate, where
cyclones and billiards. are unknown; where
good rich lands can be bought at low prices,
near cheap transportation and with educa-
cational md industrial advantages? Home
"Big Route" and the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. Write for descriptive book Of
Virginia list of farms for sale, excursion
rates, dates, time-cards, &C. j. C. Tucker,
G. N. A., 234 Clark St., Chicago, Ills.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
Then she sat Down.

"In Hawaii" said the man who was oc-
cupying the greater part of two seats, "the
women have hogs for pets"
In the United States" said the woman
who was hanging on to strap, apparently
speaking to the woman next to her, ''the
women often marry hogs"
Immediately thereafter three men got up
and made believe that they really preferred
to stand.-Chicago Post.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
A Mfsnamed VeHxcl.

Judge-If you were at the club dur
ing the trouble, tell what you saw
Witness Ia colored waiter)-Well,
sab, de cha man oh de entertainment
committee jes swatted de secretary
obah de head wifi de lovin' cup.-Jewel-
ers' Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
Not without 1t Long,

If man loses his temper at nothing
he usually RECEIVERS it when he finds
something to get mad at.-Town
Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Enough for Row-"Pa, what are the
dogs of war;" well, your mothers fine
poodle and that mongrel pup next door
Detroit Free Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Would-Be Writer-"What do you con.
slider the most important qualification for a
beginner in literature?" Old Hand-"A
small appetite. "-Tit.Bits.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
The Real Facts.

t'Many man." said the Cumminsville
sage, thinks he has something to say, when,
really, he only has job Of talking to do
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Womcn's shoes are naturally tight whel
they are full.--Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Hang sword over mans head and he is
more likely to cut the thread than move
from under.-Atchison Globe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

A man imagines before marriage that he
will be his wifc's cup of joy, but finds out
afterwards that he is only fly in it.-Atchi.
son Globe
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
Arc You Going to Florida9

Do you want Rates, Maps, Route, Time
Cards and all other necessary information,
if so, address II. w. Sparks, 234 Clark st.,
Chicago,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18
Long Established shipyard.

A shipyard at Ominato, Japan, still
in operation. was established over ! $50
years ago.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

After physician had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Curc.-Ralph Erieg, Will
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

All the honey bee gathers during its life
doesn't sweeten its sting.-Chicago Daily
Naxyc
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Stiff as poker-sore as boil? St. ia.
cobs Oil will relax, soothe, cure.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Leading woman to the altar is usually
mans last act of leadership. Chicago
| Daily News
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

So many people become silly in trying to
be funny.-Atchison Globe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Ever thus heirs to aches and pains. St
Jacobs Oils the doctor
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

A mixed pain has bruise and sprain. St.
Jacobs Oil cures the twain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Biscuit making as practiccd by some wom-
en- is hard work.-Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Stricken with Sciatica? St. Jacobs Oil will
strike il out and cure.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Beauty is like cooking stove--no good If
the fuel gives out.-Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Why suffer so with Neuralgia? St. Jacobs
Oil will drive it all away.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Another pugilist gone wrong-he's Dead
Buffalo Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Damp weather brings Rheumatism. St.
Jacobs Oil brings the cure, promptly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-11-18

Eyes, and in it there are absolute
proofs of unsoundness of mind. Oh,
Mr.. Hendricks, it drives ME Wild to
think that have brought him to it, and
that he may die for what he is morally
accountable. My lawyers admit that
it may be difficult to prove his insanity,
but they say it is our only chance, AID
that we ought to begin our work at
once"
Hendricks contracted his brows cod
shrugged his shoulders.
"AIay see the letter."
Miss Huntington produced it from
her pocket and eyed him as he pcrused
it. It ran as follows:
Charleston, S. c., Dec. 8
Dear Dorothy: When you get this you
will have heard Of the murder of Caruth-
ers. Go at once to the studio and make
Henri tell you of my confession. Tell him
I want him to testify against me, as wish
no one else to be implicated in the slight
est. I regret what have done, but it is too
late for regrets now. I sail from this
town tomorrow for foreign port to be-
gin life anew. Forget me and all the
trouble have brought on you. had one
true friend in New York besides yourself.
It is Count Bantinni. He suspected that
I was thinking Of perpetrating crime and
plead with me almost on his knees, but
would not listen to reason. was crazy from
it all. I confessed to Henri and the count
in the studio. The count tried to persuade
me to turn myself over to the police, but
I eluded him and got away. have been
reading stories of crime and detection, and
that, coupled with my trouble, turned my
head. I fancied that could invent plan
for doing away with my rival that would
in its very boldness defy detection. I even
wrote a letter to Mr.. Minard Hendricks to
cause him to think the crime was commit
ted by personal enemy Of his, but at the
| last moment I was unable to face it all.
That you may forget me is the last wish of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-25

A severe rain and hailstorm swept
over the section of the country north
ofhere yesterday Tuesday afternoon,
doing great damage to crops and pro-
perry At Byram, 9 miles above here,
II cloud burst occurred. In ten min
utes the down-pour of rain was 80
great that II great many tons of rock
were washed from the hill side to the
Two barns were washed from their
foundations and went tumbling down
the hill Small streams became rag
ing torrents and several bridges were
swept away into the river. At n point
half mile above Byram, the water
rushed down the hill Mt such speed
and III such volume that when it
reached precipiee Mt the foot of
which runs the tracks of the Belvidere
Division, il leaped straight over the
edge fully one hundred feet and then
down one hundred and fifty feet in n
grand cascade, sweeping the tracks
away like straws For mile and Il
half, at intervals, the tracks were bad q
ly undermined, stalling trains on both
sides.
About six o'clock the railroad com
pany commenced transferring its pass
engers, who had to walk the interyen-
ing space. A large force of men were
quickly sent to the scene of the wash
out and began repairing the damage
done and to-day trains are being run
as usual. So far as can be learned
there has been no loss of life, but the
loss to farmers in crops and property
and to the railroad company, is heavy
People in the vicinity say it was the
worst storm TINT has visited that sec
tlon in years
They also say that haiIstones as
large as hickory nuts fell in large
quantities. The storm seemed to have
centered in Kingwood township and
was no. very heavy in this immediate
vicinity.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-25
Decoration Day AT eETTYseuRo.

Personally Conducted Tour via Pennsyl-
Nania Railroad To Gettysburg, Luray.
and Washington.
Memorial Day, May 30, will be
great day at Gettysburg. Imposing
ceremonies will be performed on this
historic spot in which President Nc
kinley and his Cabinet are expected
to take part
The Personally Conducted Tour of
the Pennsylvania Railroad to Gettys-
burg, LurAy, and Washington, which
leaves New York and Philadelphia
May IS. will afford an excellent oppor-
tunity To visit the famous battlefield
ON this occasion. Two days will be
spent Mt Gettysburg, one at Luray,
and two at Washington.
The party will be under the guidance
of one of the company's experienced
tourist agents. A chaperon, whose
especial charge will be unescorted lad
les, will accompany the trip through
out. Round-trip tickets. covering all
necessary expenses during the entire
time absent, will be sold ut the er-
tfemeiB Tor rate of S27 from New York,
$50 from Trenton, $2i from Philadel-
phia, and proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent,
l1o6 Broadway, New York; $50 Broad
Street, Newark. n. j.; or Geo. w.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street Station, Phila-
delphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-25
Criminal Neglect.

At the April meeting of the common
council stated to council that | was
cultivating the Water Power Com
pany's lot and respectfully requested
it to open the gutter on the west side
of Union street to prevent the water
overlooking and iniuring my crops.
But the work has not yet been done.
There is an aspect of this matter which
is exceedingly CALLING the obvious
disregard of the poor mans rights
What | now state every intelligent
and observing man knows. If rich
man had made this request man in
fuential in politics and contributor
to campaign funds, this work would
have been done promptly
ISAAC w. CLEvENGEg.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-25
From the First ward.

The improvements at the Rubber
Works are progressing pretty rapidly
this week, but owing to the rainy
weather of the past few weeks, they
are not as far advanced in the work as
they should have been. No doubt in
short time the showing will be very
noticeable.
1t is about time for some of our
City fathers to again report the condi-
ton of the sidewalks on South Main
street, The one in front of the Mann
paper mill reminds one of an old army
corduroy road, left over from the
late war.
Old Glory" cnn be seen floating
from almost all the factories, business
places and private residences in the
ward, although the patriotism has not
reached the fever heat yet. Perhaps
after call comes that will take Co. c,
the enthusiasm will be more noticeable.
OBSERVER.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1898-05-25

Last Saturday evening about two
hundred and fifty people turned out at
Raven Rock to see an American flag
unfmled. 4 fine pole had been pre-
pared and put up near the railroad
station. r. b. Reading Esq, had pur-
chased II pretty flag, and the Point
Pleasant Band came over to furnish
music. When all was ready the flag
WAS slowly raised by Miss Lou Sine
while the Band played " Rally Round
the Flag Mr. j Harvey Snyder
made some appropriate remarks, and
introduced Mr.. Augustus b. Reading,
who made lirst-rate patriotic speech.
Cheers We're given for the flag, and
the people seemed to be full of patrio-
tic feeling. The people of Raven
Rock are to be commended for their
action