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The San Francisco call., 1899-10-15

the hall had given the clew. An elaborate
scheme OF elopement was ruthessly
nipped in the bud and Senor Alvarez sum-
moned.
He took Lola and Gabrielle back to
Hermosillo and forbade his daughter to
ever again write to Alfredo Alfredo was
now lieutenant on the staff of General
Hernandez. Lola managed to correspond
with him and to adroitly stave off her
marriage to the suitor of her fathers
choice.
The Yaqui uprising turned her father s
impatience at her refusal into other chan
nels. He had property in the heart of the
Yaqui country that needed his attention.
In the little town Of Ortiz lived a brother
of Senor Alvarez. Thither he went, TAX
ing Lola and Gabrielle with him, fearful
that in his absence Lola might escape to
her lover in the City of Mexico.
Ortiz is just west of the Yaqui Indian
country, typical little Mexican town.
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Some quick love making Is now going
on in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Ter
ritory. Il is estimated that 1000 white
men will carry off Choctaw brides be-
tween now and the first of next month.
About 5000 white men have already won
Choctaw brides and the land and money
that accompanies them.
The cause of the rush IS a recent an
nouncement of the Dawes Commission
that after the first of the month all per
son not Choctaws by blood viii not be
enrolled on the citizenship list. This
means no white men who marry Choc
taw women will be allowed TO share in
lands and moneys Of the Choctaw tribe.
Hence quick love making on the part OF
civilized man.
The Choctaw girls are rather pretty and
some are highly educated. Those who
are not fulbloods refuse to marry In
dians. hence there is d great demand for
whites. Choctaw girls marry at the age
of II. Because of their $50 acres of land
equal amount being given to their hus-
bands). no trouble is experienced in find
ing a suitable companion.
The complexion of these girls is a clear
white. Their eyes and hair are black. as
rule. although some are perfect blondes.
They are OF KIND ana loving ulSpoSl-
ton. and are said by the white men who
have tried to make excellent wives.
To avoid tramps and degenerates mar
rving these girls. the Choctaw laws pro-
vide that all white men, before they can
be admitted to the tribe, must produce
recommendation of good character from
the County Judge of the county where
they last resided.
1t is said that some of the most beau
tiful and popular girls of the Choctaw
tribe have received proposals of marriage
from alleged French and English men Of
title, but because they refused to prove
their ancestry We're rejected.
1t is a queer sight TO go into Choc-
taw town just now. At the hotels are
stopping at least a dozen men whose sole
business is counting Choctaw women, with
the purpose of matrimony.
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I.*|..yl.A7
. WAR

10y the green banks OF the river
7 Taeuiis grave baked and parched
~ boy the pitiless Mexican sun that
Y fickers mocldngly over the rough
board that marks the spot.
Crimson letters traced in warm
ufeblood etraeg,e over this headstone
Alfredo and Lola are the two names that
show dari-v red above a month-old date
in the town Of EermosilIo they are say
ing masses for the souls Of these two who
lie together i'm death. There is wailing IN
the City Of Mexico; there is weeping IN
the Mexican colony I'm San Francisco. The
story 0f Alfredo Pa5nla and Lola Alvarez
is told and retold, punctuated with sighs
and vain regrets.
t IS strange tale this. a story that
begins IN the foothills of the State of So
nora thence TO convent walls In San
Francisco, finally to death where rolls
the Taqui River. Like romance Of long
ago. Ike a tragedy Of the yesteryears, is
this story Of the short life and sudden
death OF Lieutenant Padilla and Lola Al
varez.
These two, who sleep the sleep that
knows no waking, lived in neighboring
houses in the city Of Hermosillo. Lola
and Alfredo were sweethearts' even in
their dolly and tin soldier days. They
played juvenile Pyramus and Thisbe over
their garden walls while their nurses
dawcled dr1wsTy with their linen work.
one day Lola poked her head through
the garden wall and called for AL
fre5.to.' His nurse gave her the first
prick of the many hcart-stabs that she
was doomed 10 suffer Alfredo had been
sent 10 military school Alfredo twas a
hle boy now 10 years old, and must learn
the art of war; Alfredo had gone-gone
without an "adios" or a 'hasta manana"
70 Lolita.
Lolita cried the brightness ont Of her
eyes for week. Then she forgot all
about Altrelo, for d little orphan cousin
al aer own age came to the house Of AL
varez and rIad Alfredo's place in the
heart of Lolita. Gabrielle and Lola
loved each Other with more than cousinly
a0ec,ou.
Ten years ago they were sent to the
convent of No,re Dame in this city They
were just g, bur they suffered from home
sickness t.at clutches alike at the heart
STRINGS of youth or age. The shy little
Mexican girls knew not the language Of
the other children, nor understood their
strange games
year passed at Notre Dame, Lola and
Gabrella learning to chatter the language
Of the "Gras5tas' and to still their long
iuss for AIelco. Then Senior Alvarez
came and took them back to HermosiIlo.
Other children played in the garden where
Alfredo and Lolita had stirred their mud
pics. The Padiuas had moved to the City
Of Mexico.
Gabrielle and Lola were sent back to
the convent whore they stayed nine
years, going to Hermosulo only for their
vacation At II they were both beauti
ful girls Of the dusky type that blossoms
under southern skies. Gabrielle was ne
tfte and plump, with soft brown eyes and
creamy skin. Lola was taller. built on
the nobler plan OF the women Of noun
famous Sonora she had little of the Iazi
ness of her countrywomen Northern
wind and fog had toned native incidence
Her cheeks were like Castinian roses and
determined flashes in her black eyes be-
lied the half-closed lids.
One Sunday morning Lola and Gabrielle
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went with friends to the little Catholic
church where their countrymen worship.
A ray of sunlight fell on Lola, fervently
praying to the Holy Mother; a ray of
sunlight that caught a young mans eyes
and piloted them to the kneeling girl
Alfredo PodilIa looked long at Lola and
wondered where he had seen her. 1t was
not his first visit to San Francisco, and
he had met the daughters of many Of
the Mexicans. But this girl seemed to
belong to an earlier period Of his life, to
carry his memories back to childhood
dim recollectons.
Lola, having finished her prayers, rose
and threw back her head after a manner
all her own. Lolita" said the watching
youth half aloud. and straightway he was
again playing with her in the garden at
Hermosiuo.
It was easy TO arrange for an intro
ductiou after church. Lola and Alfredo
exchanged laughing memories OF other
days and clasped hands with mutual
promises of future friendship. They saw
each other frequently Mexican doors
swing wide welcome to visitors, sympa-
thetic senoras, mother convent girls in a
strange land. Wherever Lola and Ga
briella visited Alfredo could find hospita-
bic greeting.
Lolita and Gabrielle learned everything
down in the curriculum Of the convent OF
Notre Dame from embroidery to astron-
omy They also learned several things
not down in the prospectus. Chief among
which was the American manner of WOO
ing. quite unlike the Mexican custom OF
PLAYING bear to a damseI screened by
iron bars.
When Alfredo PadIlla went back to
the City of Mexico he carried with him
a promise from Lola, from Lolita, who
never broke her word. When Alfredo Pa
diIla called upon Senor Alvarez in Her
mosilIo he said may" politely but en-
phatically Another suitor had already
been selected for his daughter, a suitor
old but wealthy. Lola laughed the idea
to scorn when she heard it.
Another year of convent life winged by.
Twice during the twelfth month Alfredo.
came to San Francisco. Lola and Ga
briella were no longer allowed outside Of
convent walls save with a sober robed
sister. But Lola saw Alfredo, and saw
him alone. Parents and teachers are
powerless when schoolmates brimful of
white fibs range themselves on the side
of the transgressor.
There came a day Of discovery, a
wretched hour of confession to the calm
eyed Mother Superior. a note of Lola's
written to Alfredo carelessly dropped in
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while the dying glory Of & Mexican saA-
set bathed the woods in opal splendor.
Tho Yaquis from secure position in the
mountain sleeps had fired upon the un-
suspecting band. Fearing another detach-
ment was following, the Yaquis small in
number and short of ammunition, had
ned without mutilating their victims.
While the soldier silently dug a grave
and buried his dead comrades Lola tried
to caress into life her lover. From his
appearance he had evidently lived some
time after being wounded. There were
marks down to the river where he had
crawled for water. Life and death had
evidently fought a hard and long battle.
All night Lola whispered the sweet en-
dearnents of her language into his deaf
ears and kissed the sightless eyes. At
the first streak of dawn the soldier dug
another grave-this one for the lieutenant,
Lola was calm nova strange unnatural
calmness that frightened Gabrielle. Poor
Gabriella," she said, fondIng her cousin.
''Pobrecita Gabriella!" you will always
love me, chiquita, will you not? MI alma,
mi dulce! and she kissed her again and
again.
Then she staggered back to her lover.
She stretched her suppncating arms to
plying heaven as though beseeching for
Kiveness. There was a quick, sharp re-
port and Lola lay dying at her dead
lovers side.
Before her tired eyes closed forever she
smiled into Gabriella's horror-stricken
face 'T am going with Alfredo, mi vtda,'
she said brokenly. She breathed another
soft, Eweet "Adios" to Gabrielle, smiling
all the while life ebbed away. And even
in deaths Icy chill she looked at them
with the same frozen smile.
The soldier buried them together and
marked their names in life blood that
their parents might find the spot. Then
he carried Gabrielle to the nearest ranch.
where for days she hovered in the valley
of the shadow.
And this is why there is weeping in the
house of Padilla and wailing in the house
of Alvarez And this is why Gabrielle is
coming to a San Francisco convent. Not
this time as merry pupil, but to take
the veil Of the novitiate.
For Gabriellas heart lies buried by the
green banks of the river Yaqui, where
the blood-stained headstone marks the
grave Of Lolita and Alfredo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
THE SLATE WENT THROUGH.
Baker and KieGer Get the Dispen-
snFy Jobs.

The city dispensary slate went through
yesterday afternoon, Mr. Eugene Baker
being elected keeper and Mr.. E. J. Kief-
fere, Jr., assistant keeper Mr.. Baker
was elected without opposition, the only
other applicant. Mr. O. T. shaffer, with
drawing his application Tor keeper and
substituting one for assistant keeper. This
did NOT do Mr.. Shaffer any good, how
ever as he only received two votes to
Mr.. Kieffer's vote
There were Just five aldermen present
besides the Mayor, those present being
Mayor Myers and Aldermen Dixon, Doyle,
FARRELL, Thomas and schwarz. Mr.. Baker
being the only applicant for keeper, he
was unanimously elected. the Mayor be-
ell.
Besides Messrs. Kieffer and Shaffer, Mr.
J. s. Mcdowell was also an applicant for
the keepers place. Mr. McDowelfs war
experience did not appear TO get him any
thing, as his name was not called when
the ballots were counted. He Will con-
tinue TO smile at the girls from the win
dow of Wheelers Pharmacy, at Bull and
State streets.
Mr.. Kieffer Is understood 10 have re-
eeved the votes of Mayor Myers and Al
dermen Dixon, Doyle and Schwarz, while
Aldermen Thomas and farrell voted for
Mr.. Shaffer Alderman Tiedeman was
the only alderman in the city who was not
present at the meeting. His vote. how
ever would not have changed the result
Mr.. Baker will take the oath Of office
as keeper of the dispensary to-day, aud
VIII Immediately proceed 10 take charge,
succeeding Mr.. A. y. OKeeffe He is a
young man with a number OF friends n
the city and has had several years eX-
perience as a pharmacist. Mr. Kieffer
responded promptly to the cali of the big
Duke yesterday and went TO Darien with
his company, the Savannah Cadets. If
he returns in time he win also take the
oath of office to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
FEARED sCHULTs IS LOST.
Her Owners Unable to Get Any Trace
of Her Along the Coast.

Her Owners Unable to Get Any Trace
of Her Along the Coast.
Some fear is expressed for the barkentine
Albert Schults from Baltimore, which
should have made her destination several
days ago. From the severity of the storm
she is believed to have struck little hope
is expressed by shipping men for the YES
sci. Her owners are inclined to take a
different view Of it, however. They say
the fact she hasn't been heard from in
dcates she is out at sea, and is there
fore safe.
Messrs. c. w Howard and T. P. Raven
ell are the principal owners of the SchulIs
Mr.. Howard has been making inquiries of
all stations along the coast to get in
formation about his vessel, but nothing
has been received in response to the many
kilograms sent which throws any light
on the fate Of the vessel. She is reported
10 have left Baltimore on Aug. Z coal
laden for Savannah.
Capt. Hubbard, one of the genial and
well liked captains who visit this port
is in charge of the Schults. He occasion
ally carries his family with him on his
vessel, but fortunately did not have them
on this trip. He has many friends in the
city who WIN welcome the news of his ar
rival with much relief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
CITY BREVITIEs.

Wesley Monumeutars Epwor.h Lea
gucrs and their friends viii meet tonight
at $50 O'Clock at Abercorn and Bolton
streets for trolley ride to Thunderbolt
and Isle of Hope
The ladies' prize at Bnrbee and Bandy's
entertainment last night a silver belt
buckle and belt. was won by Miss NJ
Gincn. The eeuNoman's prize, hand
some silk umbrella. was won by Mr. b.
G.. Gasque. Roth guessed 2J3, the exact
number of people on the pavilion. Next
Friday nigh, viii be ladies nRht only.
ond the prize, Messrs. Barhoc a Blndy
fays viii be the handsomest yet given.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
COURT STOPPED AT CALL TO ARMS.
Judge suspended Hearing to Permit
Counsel and Jury to Respond.

Counsel and Jury to Respond.
An instance of the alacrity with which
ordinary business was suspended through
out the city by the call of the troops was
afforded by a happening in the City Court.
where the case of NJ. \. O'Byrne and j.
J. Anderson, receivers of the Southern
Mutual Building and Loan Association,
against j. Angus Anderson was on trial
before Judge Norwood and a jury.
AT O'clock Judge Norwood took a re-
cess until 1890, when It was expected that
further testimony would be introduced.
At that hour the court and jury appear
ed, but Mr.. w. C. Hartridge who was
representing the plaintiff, and Mr.. NJ A.
O'Byrne, one of the receivers, were not
on hand. Suddenly the Big Duke" peal
ed out its summons to the military. Some
time afterwards Mr.. O Byrne came in
1t was explained to the court that Mr..
Hartridge and three OF the jury, Nessrs.
J. d. Gaudry, James X. Hazelhurst and
Palmer Arson, were ali members of the
volunteer forces, Mr.. Gaudry of the Ca
diets and the others Of the Guards. When
this was made plain to Judge Norwood
he directed a recess until tomorrow morn
ing when the hearing of the case will
be continued.
This is an instance of what transpired
all over the city. Everywhere men for
sock their vocations with the same will
ingness and promptness. and for an hour
or more there was an almost general sus-
pension of business and mechanical ac-
tivity throughout Savannah. 1t was a
remarkable eXemplifcation of the mill
tary spirit, of the hold it has upon the
people here, and of the manner in which
it is manifested. Certainly in no other
city of its size in the country could a body
of volunteer troops of equal magnitude
have been raised, armed and equipped
with equal promptness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
Quick Time to Columbus, Montsom-
cry and Birmingham.

Leave Savannah, via Central of Georgia
900 p m. Goth meridian time); arrive
Columbus, 6:55 a. M; arrive Montgomery.
11:05 a. m; arrive Birmingham, 1:O5 p. m.
Through sleepers between Savannah, Co.
iumbus and Birmingham, making close
connection at Columbus for Montgomery.
and at Fort Valley for Americas Daw-
son, Cuthbert, Eufaula, Union Springs
and Montgomery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
s20.5O.

Savannah to New York and PhiIndeI-
phia via Ocean Steamship Conn
pnny, Account C. A. II. Reunion.
Tickets for this occasion will be sold 70,
steamers sailing from Savannah as fol-
lows:
Monday, Aug. %; Tuesday, Aug. %;
Thursday, Aug 81; Saturday, Sept .
The above rate applies to both New York
and Philadelphia
Tickets limited thirty days returning.
For full particulars, berth reservations,
schedules etc, apply or write W. G..
Brewer city ticket and passenger agent,
107 Bull street, Savannah.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
SEA CRITTERS AT SEA.
on to Try Their skill Against Picked
Hiarksmen of Many states.

on to Try Their skill Against Picked
HiarLsmen of Many states.
The members of the Sea Girt team.
with the families and friends of some of
them, left on the City of Birmingham for
New York YES terday morning. Those who
were of the party were those whose
names, have been given in the Morning
News. Col Jordan f. Brooks vice cap
tain of the team, was in command.
There was a pleasant breeze to aid the
good ship on her way and the team never
sailed under fairer or brighter auspices.
With its members go the good wishes Of
the people Of Savannah. who entertain
high hopes of their success at the butts
and viii not listen to even a suggestion
Of disappointment. With such confidence
in its every member, the team ought to
be able to win.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

Graybeard is purely a vegetable prepa-
ration, compounded in such delicate pro.
portions as to make it palatable medi-
cine given with absolute safety to babes.
At the same time, it is the most power
full blood purifier known. And eradicates
the worst ailments that flesh is heir to.
"Graybesgd cured me of severe attack
of rheumatism and terrifying eczema. 1t
built me up and l weigh 20 pounds more
than ever weighed. Rev S H. Whatley,
Atlanta, Ga"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

hnnie Huuueutt and Daisy Davis al,
iwo white Women OF tee hllf world. VIII,
have been held at the police barracks as
Witnesses az tho shooting ~ John Bowen
hy ID. ID. Byrd We're released yesterday hy
order of Recorder iiartrdge. Bokla have
ing been pronounced ont ~ danger THE
women VIII doubtless make an, ms,l ives
scarce l,lore tAe case comes w iof Ola
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
Lool. for The wheeI in the not,Ie

And you W II lie sure of getting the genu-
inc imported Belfast Ginger Acct Wheel.
or Belfast Ginger AIe-which is as fine as
silk, pure and delicious, nothing finer; an
excellent drink in this weather; good 70,
dyspepsia aud general debility Agents.
Lippmdu Bros, Wholesale Druggists, sa-
Nanuah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

Grayhoard is the discovery Of good
doctor who cured himself If an eating
eruption ON the face-called caucer-and
his friends OF hundreds Of lesser ailments
as catarrh. rheumatism. erysipens. scrof-
ull. eczema ana dyspepsia. "Grayaeari
cured mo Of cancer ana improved my
health wonderfully. Rev George Waddlo.
Sabna. O."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24
$21.5O
Round Trip to Philadelphia

The Florida Central and Peninsular will
sell excursion tickets to Philadelphia on
Sept. l, 2 and 8, good to return Sept 10.
BY depositlng ticket and fee Of 80 cents ad-
ditional limit will be extended until Sent
2O-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

From Ch!onanthus, sarsaparllla, Juniper
Berries, VIVA Cherries, burdock, etc. an
eminent doctor made an extract-purcly
vesetahie-which cured him Of malis-
naui disease, and cured his friends Of
hundreds lesser disorders as eczema
srrofu,a, dyspepsia, rheumatism ana ca-
arrh
"Grayboard cured me OF tormcntiug
rheumatism" says Joseph Brown. COM
mercial traveller, of Batesyille. Ark
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

The Plant System will. until further no.
tlce, sell SUNDAY excursion tickets, Savan-
nah TO Charleston and return for One
Dollar Trains leave savannah at Z a. m.
returning. leave Charleston p. NJ or lis
D. mad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

Offers the SaVaWahians one dollar rate
Savannah TO Charleston ana return. Tick
cts on sale every Sunday. Trains leave
Savannah a m. re uruine leave Charles.
ton p. m. and l1I5 %. m -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

VIA =. O. ana T. r. H.. g. r. ana Queen
ard Crescent route. leaving Savannah
daily quick time 40 tht Aorih. only
through sleeper ~ Cincinnati.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

AFTER an" faid Mrs. Greatheart.
"thore are mothors-in-law ana mothers
in-llw."
Certainly" replied Mt Greatheart
rye no compliant 90 make against yours.
lts only mine 1 crumbs about House
hold Words.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

Graybeard Pills ere vegetable liver pills
and are very popular. 2jc. Get them al
drug stores. tespcss Drug Company, sa-
Nauuah, Gn.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

The host drug stores keep GrayboarI.
m manufactured ouly r Respess Drug Com
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Champagne IS
first in the HIST no sparkling wine in US,
is its superior.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-24

The best drug stores keep Graybeard
manufactured only by Respess Drug Com
pany, proprietOrs, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-17
MISS CURRY PREACHED.
Woman Who Was Once an Operative in Shoe
Factory, fOs Successful Evangelist

Miss Matte Curry preached last
evening to a large audience in the
Church Of the Emmanuel, No. 3iS
Westminster street. where a series Of
pentecostal revival meetings are being
held Miss Curry. who was formerly
an operative i'm shoe shop at Stone
ham, Mass, has been preaching I'm the
New England states. in New York and
IN Pennsylvania for a isng time. anu
has met with r:uch success. She WAS
for two and a half years the pastor OF
the Evangelical church ab Chelsea.
Mass. whore she was very successful.
She Is remarkably fluent and force
ful speaker
Services at the Church of Emmanuel
are conducted daily at 2:30 and 1880.
The noon meeting. which was started
year ago at this church. makes the day
stll more crowded for the present and
with daily record OF three meetings
everybody is busy. The noon meetings
are attended by business men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-11-17
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
PappI Event Celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Amsss
W. Angel OF This Cir.

Mr.. and Mrs. Amasa w. Angel cele-
brated their golden wedding yesterday
at their home $50 River avenue The
house was tastefully decorated with
flowers and plants. and very large
company Of relatives and friends from
many points i'm New England were in
attendance ait the reception.
There We're many golden gifts be-
slowed upon the happy couple. both Of
whom are In excellent health and hope
ful OF reaching n much greater age
Among Others present were; Mr.. ana
Mrs Orrin Angel OF Providence. Mira
Mary \. smith. Mr.. and Mrs N. ~
Harney and Mrs. j. VI. Arnold OF Paw
-lncket. who We're prcscuif ut The we'd
ding 30 years ago; Charles II. Angel OF
Giibertvlle. Mass. Frank l. An ,cu of
boston. Mrs. II. a. Boyle of Fail River
and Miss Louise NJ. Angel of provi-
dence, sons and daughters Of MIR. and
Mrs. ANGEL.