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The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
FIGHTING In SAMOA LIKELY.
nataafa People Threaten to Burn Malietoa
Villages in the Island of Savaii-Brit-
lsh Cruiser Goes to the Scene.

APIA, Samoa, March 10, via Auckland,
New Zealand, March 16.-Owing to
threats by the Mataafa people to burn
the Malietoa villages in the island of
Savaii unless they sent taxes levied
upon them and a number of soldiers
to support Mataafa, the British consul
visited Savaii on the British cruiser
Porpoise, and the commander of that
vessel threatened to shell the villages
| of Mataafa's followers if peace was
disturbed.
The British and American consuls
have issued proclamations denying the
rumors in circulation to the effect that
Mataafa had been recognized and
threatening strong action if the pro-
| visional government interferes with
| the loyalists.
The German consul refused to Join
with the British and American repre-
sentatives and issued a proclamation
upholding the provisional government
and denying that there had been any
| interference by the Malietoa party. He
added to this document an extraor-
! dlnary paragraph expressing the hope
that the provisional government
would be able to encounter the dam
ger caused anew to the peace of the
country and the safety of the inhab-
itants by the English and American
| proclamation"
This has put more heart into the
rebels and therefore numbers of armed
warriors are gathering.
The United States cruiser Philadel-
phia, Adm. kautz commanding, has ar
rived here, and the admiral has held
extended consultations with the vari-
Gus consuls, Chief Justice Chambers
and Capt. Sturdee, of the Porpoise.
The provisional government has re-
moved the Malietoa prisoners to a
stronghold on the mainland, firing
volleys over their heads during the
transfer in order to intimidate them.
friendly feeling is shown by Off
GERS and men of the American and
British navies here. The American adj
miral convened meeting of the con-
suls, the chief justice and the captains
of the various warships, including Ger
mans, aboard the flagship and it is
probable the result will be the presen-
tation of an ultimatum. 1t is generally
thought that fighting is likely to occur
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
CHAPTER XIV.

1t was one o'clock when the detective
reached home. He started upstairs to
his room, but, noticing a light under the
closed door Of the library, he went in
and found his mother bowed before the
fire.
"Why, mother!" he said, chidingly, as
she rose to meet him. This will never
do. You must not sit up for me again"
And as he took her face in his hands and
kissed her, he added: You have been
crying. L declare L shall simply give up
nv night work. 1 will not cause you
such uneasiness. You were afraid some
thing had happened to me-"
NO. Minard," she said. 1T was
something else. Really have not wor-
ried about you tonight. On the other
hand, l have been sitting here praying
for your success. Tonight after din
ner came here and sat down to read.
About nine O'Clock l fell asleep. At
IL was awakened by a ring ut the
door. 1t was Miss Huntington. She
was alone, a2G implored me to let her
talk to me. She came in and sa; down
by me, and tod me all about her great
trouble. Then she begged me TO let
her wait here TIL you came home, so
that she might know if you had found
out anything since she heard from you.
She has just left, persuaded her to go
back. She is such sweet younG lady.
She put her head in my lap and when
she began to cry couldn't help doing
so to save my life. Minard, she re-
minds me so much of your sister. Ii
Lucy had lived, and Jack had been like
Mr.. G;elow is, it would have been the
same with her. Oh, son, l have op-
posed your dangerous career all along
but somehow tonight, since l have
| talked with her, feel as mothers must
feel when they send their sons OFF tc
| battle. | am so thankful that God has
| given me a boy who can do so much
good and save others so much pair. /:
| there a single bit Of hope for b.r?"
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
ROBBERY, ARSON, MURDER.
Texan RObs Store, Fires the Building,
Returns Home, Murders His Wife
and Commits Suicide

WACO, Tex, March 16.-Ed Bean, at
Beton, 25 miles south of here, after
night spent in robbery and arson. at
tackled his wife, in fit of jealousy,
about daylight Wednesday morning.
The woman fled from their home
through the principal street of the
town pursued by her frantic husband
armed with a shotgun and revolver.
The man approached near enough to
the fleeing woman to make sure of
his aim when he fired a load of shot
into her head. As she fell face down
he emptied the second barrel into her
body, after which he fired bullet
from the pistol into his own head,
blowing out his brains. Few people
were astir and the deed was done be-
fore any Ct the horror-stricken spec
tatOrs could interfere. The sound
of the shots had scarcely died
away when flames were seen issuing
& Austin, which was totally destroyed
with its stock. An examination showed
that the weapons used by Bean had
been stolen from this store and he had
evidently set fire to the place after OBJ
tanning the weapons and ammunition
with which to kill the woman. The
loss on the hardware, stock and store
is about $25, 900, with $4,000 insurance.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17

"There is nothing new" Hendricks
answered. "There is bare chance that
something may turn up in the morn
ing. I.shall do all ] can"
She followed him to the foot of the
stairs.
Don't let my fears hinder you" she
said, as her old hands clung to his
arms. 81 shall never be satisfied if you
don't do something for the Pocr girl
She has won my heart completely"
Her voice was husky with emotion,
and it touched him. He turned to the
hatrack to hang up his overcoat, but it
slipped from his fingers and the Bible
in one of the pockets drew it heavily to
| the floor.
''What is that in your pocket?' Mrs.
Hendricks asked as he picked up the
| coat.
"Oh, 1 forgot" he said. 1T is my
Bible; put it away, please
"Your Bible?" she exclaimed, as she
took it into her hand. "Ah, that proves
me wrong again. 1 shall never allow
my intuition to make me wrongfully
suspect anyone again"
"What are you talking about, moth
er?" He reached up and raised the
flame of tine gas jet over his head.
81 am almost ashamed to confess it, y
she answered, with a touch of shame.
''You know have so often told you that
1 did not trust your friend Kola."
eyes, yes?" quickly.
"And you always seemed to feel it J
/ much when 1 referred to it. Well, while
you were in Boston he called nearly
every day to ask when you would re-
turn, and one day l saw him examining
your Bible on the table where it lay IN
the library, and after he had gone
missed it. The girl had been busting the
room and said she had not seen it
Minard, L actually suspected your
friend of taking it. have intendedtc
mention the fact of its being lost, bu'
so much has happened Of late that l for
got it."
Hendricks stared at her perpleXedly
but there was too much 10 solve in mo
ment, so he kissed her and said:
"Oh, K1lais ali right, he only wanted
to play little harmless trick on me ant
Lampkin, he returned it of his own ac
cord tonight"
81 am glad L was wrong" said Mrs
Hendricks, and he ascended the stair:
and went into his room.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
An InaDf Quotation.

Mr.. Russell, in his COLLECTIONS and
Recollections," tells this story of an
inappropriate quotation: The leading
citizen of seaside town erected some
iron benches on the sea front, and,
with a view to combine the commemo-
ration of his own benefcence with the
giving profitable turn to the thoughts
of the public, inscribed on the backs:
These seats were presented to the
town of Singleton by Joseph Bug
gins, Esq, j. p. for this borough
The sea is his and he made it.'"-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
Moral Effect of Being an. Ancesto,

"Oh, why" exclaimed the robbel
baroness, mournfully, don't YOU re-
form?" The robber baron kissed Ler
fondly and laughed. What do now, u
he answered, with much gayety, "won'X
make any difference thousand years
hence" Yes, she could understand
that; for in thousand years he would
doubtless be somebody's ancestor, and
it would be immaterial whether he had
stolen sheep or sawed cordwood for a
living.-Detroit Journal
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
A Car PIunges Into the River.

WORCEsTER, Mass, March 16.-A car
on the Millbury division of the Worces-
ter & Suburban railway ran off the
track from McGowan's bridge and
plunged into the Blackstone river at 10
o'clock Wednesday night. Three per-
sons were drowned and one injured.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
Nine Negroes Shot Down by a Mob.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 16.-A special
from Palmetto, Ga, says: Nine Ne
groes charged with arson were shot
down by a mob at o'clock Thursday
morning. No further particulars are
known as vet.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
Frontier Slxirmish.

Moscow. March 16.-A serious skirm-
ish has taken place on the Turko-Ser-
vian frontier between Servian and
Macedonian forces. A number were
killed and wounded on each side.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17

L. & N. R. q.
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS {:

ARRIVAL OF TRAINS
From Cincinnati-10:58 a. M; 6:38 n.
m; 1910 p. m.
From Lexington-5:11 a. m; 7:45 a. m. {:
1888 p. M; 6:27 p. m.
From Richmond--5:05 a. m; TAO a. m:
1928 p. IA.
From Msysville--7:42 a. m; 1875 p. m.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS
To Cincinnati-5:15 a. M; 7:51 a. m:
$40 p. m.
To Lexington-7:47 a. m; HOS a. ms
5:45 p. M; 1914 p. m.
To Richmond-11:08 q. m; 5:43 D. M:
1915 m.
To Maysville-7:50 a. M: 6:35 o. m.
F. B. CARR, Agent.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
Her Chance.

''Aly heart is on fire." he cried as Le
dropped 70 his knees before the beau
tiful maiden.
"Well,' she coolly replied, "they
keep splendid ice cream soda sust
around The corner."-Chisago Eu9y'
News.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
A Boston Romance.

There stands in a suburb of Boston,
L. S., house, the doors and Win
dows of which are nailed up and
have not been opened for upward of
SO years. The story is sad one. The
house was built by young man who
intended to take his bride home to it.
His capital was not sufficient, and he
mOrtgaged the house as he built it,
purposing, as his means increased, to
gradually pay off the sum borrowed.
The intended bride was aware of the
arrangement, and fully acquiesced in
It. When ply wedding day was ap-
pointed, the fFousseau ready, and the
house finished he took the lady out
from Boston 20 inspect it. After 60
ing over the house he presented her
with the title deed. Knowing his cir
cumstances, she was astonished that
he had actually paid for it. He ex-
planned that, after buying ticket in
a lottery, he had drawn the first prize,
which just covered the cost of the
house. The young lady protested that
she would not take a home obtained by
gambling, and refused the deed His
arguments were of no avail. She re-
mained Obdurate. When they left the
| house he locked the door and threw
the key into the brook near by. The
next day he boarded up the windows,
and only spiders and mice have ever
occupied it. The man never married;
he became wealthy, but is a wanderer
on the face of the earth. The lady
never married; she is still living, poor
| and an invalid.-Modern Society.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
CHAPTER XVI.

When Gielow and Count Bantinni left
the studio on the night the murder was
committed, they stealthily descended
to the street by means of the dimly
lighted stairway rather than by the ele-
vator.
Gielow started in the direction Of the
elevator, but the count grasped his arm
and hastily drew him along one of the
darkest corridors.
''Not that way, fool" he said between
his teeth. "Do you want to expose
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17
CHAPTER XIT.-CONTINUED.

CHAPTER XIT.-CONTLNUED.
Lampkin glanced at Hendricks and
mutely approached Kola and bent over
him. He opened his vest and shirt and
made an examination of his respiration
and heart. When he looked again at
Hendricks his face was almost pale.
IF he has particle of vitality in him
can't detect it," he said, grimly. Il
wish 1 had a stethoscope. Hang it, this
sort of thing always did have too big a
hold on me-"
Hendricks smiled.
Its only a trick" he said. when he
opens his eyes he will make some eX-
cuse. l saw I had him when L men
toned that Bible. He tried to make me
select something else"
But Lampkin only shook his head.
How could he have succeeded if you
had named something else?" he ques-
toned. IF he had been able to bring
ANYTHING you had mentioned L shoulI
have considered it miraculous. You
know we members of the Physical Re
search society hold ourselves in readl-
ness to investigate any claims of this
kind and not to discredit them till we
prove them false"
I'VE are both wasting time, said Hen
bricks. HE couldn't do what he pro-
poses in a thousand years. He tried 10
back out when mentioned the Bible.
just then they heard strain OF far
off music like that which had followed
the stroke of the bell, and then the
room suddenly became absolutely dark
The music ceased; the solemn-toned bell
struck. At that instant the detective
felt something placed in his hands and
.he lights flashed up.
WELL" exclaimed Lampkin. tenta-
t.yely, and then he simply stared at the
rigid face of his friend. Hendricks
made an effort to smile. but his features
produced only grimace.
"What is that?" asked LampkIn
pointing to the object in the detectives
lap.
''My Bible" said Hendricks.
Are you sure?" asked the doctor
Hendricks opened it and eXar-7ed II
his fingers quivering.
There is no doubt about IT,, saio
.tshe, and he shrugged his shoulders. an1
kried to smile.
..Are you superstitious?" asked
N-amplin.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17

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 remains of Mr.. Weldon Caruth-
erS-currently reported for past two weeks
to be out of town. Detective seems to con-
pect letter with attempt made on his own
life some time previous. Goes with friend,
Dr. Lampkin to investigate. Upon search
of CarutherS' 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 report 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 call at home of Miss Hunting
ton. Dorothy shows detective typewriter
letter, which was an invitation for herself
and aunt to occupy with Count Bantinnf,
Italian nobleman, his box at horse show,
as he was called out of town by pressing
business. She recalls GielOW had expressed
before murder intense hatred for Caruthers
and believes him guilty, yet decides to help
him. and with her aunt goes to his studio.
Gielow has fed. His servant. Henri, tells
of oVerhearing confession to Bantnnl.
Henri thought his master insane. Hen
bricks, concealed in room. hears all this.
Hendricks goes to consult hola an last
Indian interested in occult researches who
had helyped him in much previous detective
work and located in an old colonial man
sion among the palisades. DR.. Lampkin 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 just
in time, but was wounded by pistol shot
before he could prevent his assailants eS-
cape Hendricks call fora crematory en-
ploye who confirms the suppoSition that
ashes found were those of human body.
Miss Huntington receives letter from Gle
low in his own handwriting, postmarked at
Charleston, S. c.. telling of his crime and
flight Noted grapholOgist examines hand
writing of this letter and says it is genuine.
During call on Sergt. Denham, detective
of police department Hendricks comes
into possession of cuff with words writer
in blood over Gielow's name 10 effect that
he was innocent, starving and confined
Going to Gielow's studio, Henri Identifies
cliff as his masters. Henri tells of strange
influence Bantinni had over GielOw. Hen
dricks comes to conclusion Bantinni was
the murderer. and through hypnotisn
made Gielow confess both in person to Hen
ri and by letters to others. Hendricks anC
Lampkin go to Kola's retreat kola tell:
them Gielow is dead, and to prove his su'
pernatural powers claims he can go tC
detectives home in his astral body anC
bring back a Bible Hendricks asked fer
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-17

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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09

Pass this paper o your nsIghbor.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09
TEMPLE THEATER.
New Meffert Stock Company
Preparing for the Com
ing Season.

The members of the new Meffert Stock
Company arrived in this city Monday
and since have been rehearsing daily fol
the opening of the Temple Theater sea
son, which takes place Monday night
September 49,. While no fault could be
found with the companies appearing al
this popular play-hous in the past, Col
Meffert will this year present a much
stronger company than has ever appeared
at any popular-priced theater.
The opening play will be the "Charity
Ball" the character role being assumed
by Miss Ada Levick, who comes with the
highest recommendations. The press pro.
nounces her a charming woman, and in
her hands the character roles will doubt
less be we'll sustained.
Mr.. McWade, who succeeds Tom Rey-
nolds, comes from an old theatrical fam
lily, and although young man he has
already played many parts and played
them we'll.
The public is anxious for the opening
of the Temple, and the indications are
that the advance sale of seats will be the
largest in the history of the house. Col
Meffert deserves the hearty support of
the theater-going public.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09

foremost manager of his particular line
OF amusement, and this season is no ex-
ception to his golden rule, for he points
with pardonable pride to the personnel of
his mammoth organization. headed as it
is by Inez Mecusker, the highest-salaried
prima donna ever connected with an
organization of the same nature. He is
the first manager to delve into the realm
OF really high musical art and place the
same for the approval of the patrons of
what is commonly called burlesque, but
be it understood that this show is not
burlesque show as the term is Familiarity
implied. Mr.. Reeves has an organiza-
ton which stands eminently away
from all others and cleanliness is its
trademark. Were the conditions other
wise no amount of money could have in
duced Miss Mecusker to accept an en-
gagement which would in the slightest
degree impair her reputation. The secret
of his thoroughly meritorious perform
ances is that his company is composed of
artists who are not alone individually
competent as speciality performers, but
who are selected with a view to the gen.
eral ensemble, and tie peculiar tone of
his entertainment is such that he stands
alone in his chosen line, as did the i'm
mortal Barnum
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09
BOOMING.
rish-AmeriCan Society Now
Insuring MemberS-FOr
the E1kS' Fair.

Owing to the warm weather there was
falling off in the attendance at the
meeting of the Irish-American Society at
Hibernian Hall Thursday evening, but
this did not prevent the transaction of a
large amount of business. Nine appli-
cations for membership were received
and referred, and Michael McGillicuddy
and William Moran were initiated and
admitted to full membership.
The Printing Committee reported that
they would have the newly printed con-
stitution and bylaws ready for distribu-
ton at the next meeting
Under the new law the death benefit
provided for will prove one of the most
beneficial features of this organization.
The decision to turn all sums exceeding
81 900 derived from death asse ssments
into the reserve fund was wise one, and
it is calculated to soon enable the assess
ment to be passed. This is the best plan
yet evolved to pay a death benefit of
81 900 to the relatives or heirs of deceased
members.
The Elks Fall Carnival and Exposition
was discussed at length and met with the
warm approval of the members. A reso-
luton was adopted to hold an open meet
ing on Thursday evening, September q,
to which all Instantaneous not affiliated
with any similar organization are invited,
when the Society will determine what
part it will take in the celebration. 1t is
expected that the members will also con-
fer with the Ancient Order of Hibernians
and cooperate in the proper observance
of Irish-American day.
Dr. William B. Doherty, Thomas J.
Tierney, Matt Vim, Hon. Edward J.
McDermott, John J. Fitzgerald, Hon.
Matt O'Doherty, William Lynch, Col.
Mike Muldoon, Alderman William Pat
terson, Alderman O'Hearn and others,
many of whom are prominent Elks, will
be invited to be present at this meeting.
There may be some Irish Americans
who misapprehend the aims and workings
of this Society. This meeting will afford
them an excellent opportunity to fully
understand its purposes, after which they
are very apt to become members. How
ever, all are urged to assemble at Hiber-
nian Hall on the evening of September 81.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09
ARCHBISHOP AND ELEPHAT.

The rare sight of an Archbishop play
ing musical instrument before an au.
dience was witnessed recently at St.
Mary's Hall, Nelson, New Zealand. The
Archbishop was the Most Rev. DIR. Red
wood, and the instrument was a violin.
In consenting to play the Archbishop
said he complied with the request be-
cause he looked upon the audience as an
assemblage Of friends, and also because
some of them were sitting on the spot
where he learned to play the violin in
1851. His grace said that he would not
play them anything elaborate, but would
play them an old melody, "Home,
Sweet Home" He did so, and received
most enthusiastic encore. when he
played an exquisitely sweet Italian mel
ody, which was received with rounds of
applause. At the conclusion Of the con-
cert Archbishop Redwood addressed the
audience. He said that when an ele-
plant was made to dance a polka the
people applauded greatly, not because
the elephant danced we'll, but because
the people wondered at an elephant be-
ing able TO dance, and he thought the
same applied to his violin playing
Send This paper to your friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-09-09
COUNTY COUNCILS.
Fairly Respectable Reports
Published in All Lon
don Papers.

The meeting of the United County
Councils in Dublin has attracted more at.
tention in the London papers than any
thing which has happened in Ireland for
some time, says London writer. Fairly
respectable reports-that is to say. re-
spectacle as compared with the usual
reports given to Irish affairs-appear in
all the evening papers. With view to
belittling the scheme, one paper gives
prominence to the Freeman's absurd de-
mand that the United Councils should
ignore Sir Thomas Esmonde's suggestion
about excluding politics. But on the
whole the English papers have fought
shy of comment. The Echo is an excep-
ton, however, and it says:
Unfortunately the Unionist Councils
have all decided to stay away. One could
not of course expect them to do anything
else if they believed that the General
Council is to be run like the County
Councils on political lines, but this inten-
ton was clearly repudiated at the outset,
and it would surely have been time
enough for the Unionists 10 retire if they
found that faith was not being kept with
them. 1t is noticeable, however, that
none of the Connaught Councils have re-
solved to send delegates to Dublin"
1t is worth noting that the statement of
the Echo is mistaken, as Unionist Coun-
ellis were represented at the meeting.