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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27
CHATTER XXI

The dark shades OF night had COW
cred the trees and flowers when Incz
rose from her long stupor Of grief, and
found her way home. She was as
one dazed with sorrow; she could
neither see nor hear No tears came
10 relieve the pent-up agony OF her
tortured heart He was dead, he who
had loved her so: never would that
dark face smile on her again never
again would those eyes so full OF love,
look down upon her; never more would
the musical voice whisper sweet words
ln tine evening cleaning II was all
over, she had seen him for the last
time The golden light that had
frightened her life had changed into
The deepest gloom II she could have
seen him ouce-it he had but clasped
her In his arms, and hidden her fare
welt
All night she paced YEARLY up and
down her little room
III / could but weep" she cried
this burning pain would leave met
hut no tears came to her relief When
morning dawned, and She did not APP
pear as usual Nita. fun Of solicitude
went IN to her young lady's room, she
found her lying white. and cold, and
senseless upon the floor
Some young girls would have died
10 they had been called upon to suffer
that poor child's anguish. In great
alarm Nlta summoned Caterlna and
between them she was laid upon her
little white bed They saw that It
had not been slept upon One bathed
her forehead, with fragrant waters
while the other made n cup Of strong
coffee They both agreed It should
be better to say nothing OF their young
lody's Illness lest It should alarm
madame.
Iue2 recovered slowly. and in answer
TO the numerous and rapid questions
the two servants put to her, she said
her head had aChed an night SO much
that she could not sleep
I cannot read TO madame today"
She saij 10 Caterina "Wll You tell her
that am unable To rise?'
Then SHE turned her race from them.
and said no more
Madame Montcleouc grieyed 10 hear
OF her graudchild's Illness. She gave
orders that every attention should be
paid 20 her and deeply regretted that
She could not wish. her and see that
she was properly cared for
It was AN the same 10 poor Inez
Nl1 "a dozen soIiritous friends sur
rounded her she would neither have
seen nor heard them She lay
throughout the day lost IN a stupor OF
grief going over and over again the
whole OF her short love story.--the
bright summer day when she had FIRST
seen him his passionate love for her,
bis tender words his deep devotion.
And now she was never 10 see him
agUin' An L she could but close her
eyes and dle' Then. like a sharp
sword came the memory ~ that day
when he had spoken TO her ~ death,
ana asked her what she would do with
out him She had told him then that
She should die with him. aud now the
Time he had forcs9en had arrived, yet
she was Obliged 90 live on. aud bear
her sorrows as best SHE could She
was alone To her grief as she had been
alone jn her happiness and love.
For Two days she lay there. dread
Ing % rise lrraduug to begin again
the jrely monotonous HE that would
have mo- f|vhf nor hnu, ON the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

There's a great deal Of sentimental
ity," remarked Mr. Blykins, which
falls down when it comes to a question
of practical demonstration" What
are you talking about?" asked his
wife. The American eagle. Look a;
him. They print his picture every
where and write pieces about him to
be spoken on all occasions. But he's
got to hang out in the woods and hus-
tie for a livelihood. Nobody ever
thinks OF putting an eagle in a spa
eious apartment and coddling him for
poultry exhibition. Washington
Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27
NOTES BY THE FUNNY MEN

Ethel-"The man | marry must be
hero-one who can beard the lion N
his dem" Percy-"I see. Kind OF com.
bination circus man and barber
Puex.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Perhaps the worst recorded at
tempt at an escape from a converse
tional difficulty was made by Lon
don east end curate who specially cul-
tivated the friendship of the artisans
One day carpenter arrived in MS
room, and producing photograph
said: I've brought you my boys like
ness, as you said you'd like to have
it, Citrate (rapturously)-" aw-
fully good of you to remember, What
a capital likeness, How is he?' Car
penter-"Why, sir, don't you remem-
Der? He's dead. Curate-"Oh, yes. o,
course, | know that l mean how's
the man who took the photograph ~
San Francisco Argonaut.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

LADY. (tu bird store) Pretty Poi.
ly; does Polly want a cracker" Polly
(scornfully No, thank you. Not h
it's as stale rs that remark. "-Chicaso
News.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

There are two kinds OF trolley
faces" What are they?" The one
we wear when We want to get on ami
the one we wear when we want to 20,
OF. Chicago Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

My memory is getting bad Is
that 500" Yes; when man ae.s
friendly with me I'm scared to death
| can't remember whether | owe him
money or he owes me Chicago
Record
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

rs she very strong in her woman's
rights ideas?'
You can judge for yourself She
insists that that sliding lump in her
husbands throat is an Ewes apple
instead of an Adams apple Detroit
Free Press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Yes remarked the globe-trotter
I've been everywhere. seen many
queer sights and had lots of fun, but
I've been in good many tight places. {"
While I've never travelled much" re-
joined his companion, 1--WE had some
gay old times, been tight in a good
many places and have incidentally
seen a good many queer things. Chi.
cago News,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

These Americans won't meet US
half way" said the Filipino, discon-
tentedly. NO" answered the general
We've both been travelling In the same
direction They uldn't'-Washing
ton Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Mr., Haicede-Say! l was told this
here was a three-ring circus Whur
is the other two?
Lemonade man-You old jay, Il
you'll look you'll see a guy in pink
tights swingin' from 'em.-Indian-
apOlis Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Williamson-You can get anything
you want now in one OF those big de-
partment stores.
Henderson--Yes, everything but your
change when you are in a hurry
Ohio State Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

The legislature balloted
For senator a week.
The deadlock then was broken
For the candidates were exc
Detroit Jonrna
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Braggs is something OF a mug
wump, isn't he?"
Something of a mugwump? He
as nonpartisan as a brass band. -
Indianapolis Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Jones 0eaying for EurOpe)-When
I'm in Rome I'll do as the Romans 90.
Smith-lndeed you won't. You'll do
as the Americans do-pay twice az
much for everything as anyone else
would.-Puck.
Blimp-Is the water cold this morn
ing?
Stumpf-T mnotcertain Itfelt "a
Stumpf-Im not certain. II felt oo.a
but was bathing near party o.
Boston people. philadelphia NORM
American.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Lives Of great men oft remind US
We can be as great as they.
And departing leave behind us
All we cannot take away.
Philadelphia Record.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

Mrs. De Cohen-I hear you've got a
very industrious husband.
Laundress-Yes mum; he's always
finding something for me to do
Baltimore Jewish Comment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
OUTLOOK MORE PACIFIC
nrc1ARATTONS IN LONDON
THAT THERE WILL BE
no WAR.
,,rtRrRS OF THE MINISTRY REGARD
THE TRANSVAAI SITUATION As NOT
ENTIRELY HOPELESS-NENEZ-
TFLA AN OBJECT LESSON.
fry CABLE TO THE TRIRrNE.l

,o,So, oct 4.-Prominent men connected
+b The military and other services now declare
40, there will he no hOstilities with the Trans
80, but that matters will be adjusted at the
,.st moment The reasons for their confidence
:, the maintenance Of peace are not apparent 20
elders who cannot understand how an out
al of war can be prevented; but II is true
10, the situation is not regarded by some MEM
= II The Ministry as entirely hopeless. Public
..i,,on also reflects this optimistic view. al
torcb no Ineligible reason can be given for
,be reaction against the war feeling which has
n,evaied for the last three weeks. KRUGER s
slov In striking the British garrison when IT
as ,reokest has tended TO convince some jour
lie that he will not open hostilities. and that
=, MA, consent 10 a conference. If he is assured
hat England's fresh demands, when presented.
.rs a complete list of grievances. and that no
,e,r issue will he raised.
The satisfactory issue of the Venezuela aroi-
cation is also a timely object lesson which In
Nrencos public judgment While the reaction
aroirst roilitarism may he only temporary. It
o,couraces the members Of the peace party to
.o,ev their efforts. and make much Of Sir Will
ian, Harcourts conversion 10 their views
Tho r.nort ~ a Liberal conference to-day at
c,r Henry Campbell Bannerman's house Is an
exoeqeration: II was a small meeting Of a few
,rerds While no formal decision has been
coached resrecting the Liberal policy during the
en.c,aI session. it is not probable that the party
%, he united in any unpatrlotic measures or
-.s,s,o,ce 70 the Government II war be declared.
I n F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
1vJI-RED N A CROSS COUNTRY Run
MRS. n. HAYES THROWN FROM HER HORSE
NEAR FEMPSTEAD-IN HOSPITAL Win
CONCESSION OF SPINE.

uempstead. Long Island oct (Spec'aD-Mrs
" ueves one ol the well known members or the
Vestchester Country Club, and also one ol 'Iie
VOC, exnert riders among the women or the c'u'
was seriously injured this afternoon "m'e 'ahI,s
mart in the second cross country run Oh inc
Meadow Brook Hunt Club. The course OF u"
miles was on the north side OF the island
or more members OF the party were IN au'a"'o
~ Mrs Uayes when the accident occurre"'
Nre Uaves's horse repeatedly refused 10 take
r,gb fence She finally got her hunter well started
far ,be hmm but he trlpped on the top raiL ana
Nrs Haves was unseated The horse turned som
@reaul and before his rider could jump to her feet
,bo horse fell partly upon her. The pommel OF the
sa1dle struck Mrs Hayes In the back she had
hoar unconscious for some time when she was dls-
covered bv p Harmon one Of the whips. VINO was
iso soroa distance In rear OF the hunting party.
rbo irtured woman was taken TO nearby mouse
u ~ ouie y I.anehart, Of Heinpst tcad was
am am "a Iin was assisted by Dr. John Mann, OF
TItcbo Who attended Mrs. William I. whitney
e,s GnalIv decided to take Mrs hayes 10 tne
>-dsss,i Hospital at Hampstead II was sag III
1hn.nitaI late this evening that aIthough MIS-
the hGsPr1 ,ry was serious she would probably re-
cover She is suffering from 'oi'0uH9' W ~
snine and numerous cohlusio"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
A GREAT SOUTHERN STORM.
HEAVY LOSS TO PROPERTY REPORTED
FROM MISSISSIPPI.
rny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


New Orleans. oct "A storm Of great Sc
ver,tv Is now raging on the Gulf coast and
much anxiety is felt in this city concerning tne
coast regions in St Bernard. Plaquemine and
Jefferson parishes where the storm OF Io'"
wrought such frghtful calamity the only
roint accessible by wire is the lower MISSISSIPPI
whore serious damage is already reported ana
where the inhabitants are preparing TOT the
worst The water Of Isle au Breton Souhd -
being banked UP against the flat coast by the
northeast gale, and in several places IS passing
clear over into the Mississippi River hoodlhg
With ite brine the young orange orchards plant
ed after last winters freeze. The plantations
IN that district have levees TO ward Off the
river anon one side and the Gulf upon the
other The river is already so rough 'ild' s'id"
heats would not live minute; and thus the
irbabi,ants Of the east shore are hemmed in
between the two floods. 1890 1000.
II win be twenty four hours before any news
will be had from the BarataTla region "Hcle
over 1000 lives were lost in 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
MILLIONS FOR WAR EXPENSES
p1sPATCH TO THE TRANSVAAL DRAWN
LAST FRIDAY STILL HELD BACK
~ TONDON


london. Oct 4-The most Interesting an
houncement in connection with the IransVaa
artais +o.dav is that the Chancellor Of the Ex-
cheouer. the Right Hon Sir NichaeI HICKS
- hos already sanctioned the provisional
s.,ord,t,,re of 100000. and that the Gov
eminent Will not exceed that limit without au-
,horl,v from Parliament. which will be asked
n vote sum not exceeding fS,OOO.0OO.
A meeting of the War Board to-day discussed
and drew up arrangements to insure the safety
~ the route from Durham to Laing's Mex, so
that large bodies Of troops may on disembark-
alton he RAPIDLY forwarded UP the country 10
tho front without confusion or crowding at the
base
II is stated tonight that the War ONCE has
decided that the army corps for service in South
Africa shall be much larger than originally
estimated. and that II now consists Of over forty
thousand men The preparations for the dis
match If this force including the chartertng OF
bjg ocean liners. are steadily and satisfactorily
proceeding.
The Press Association learns that the dis
patch drawn up by the Cabinet on Friday was
still unsent up 10 this evening.
on the other hand a telegram from Brussels
gives from well informed source" the news
that Dr. Leyds the representative In Europe OF
the South African Republic. has received con-
frrnatIon OF the report that President Kruger
had addressed an ultimatum 10 Great Britain
demanding the withdrawal Of the British forces
from the frontier within forty-eight hours ana
that n was delivered on Monday. This report
however. stin lacks official confirmation
The confidence Of the military authorities at
the Cane is shown by dispatch received to-
night from Cape Town. which stated that a'
conference between the military authorltles
there and General Sir George Stewart Wmte'
v C.. who will command the British FORCES IN
Natal and Lieutenant General Sir FREDERICK
Walker. held TO consider the situation General
White expressed himself as confident that the
British would be able to present force sufh-
cient 70 repel any attack.
General White who intended 10 go to Durnan
on board warship in order TO save time aoah-
doned the idea and will go by train tonight.
Line steamer left Lourenzo Marquee Della
goa BAY with POO Rand refugees. Large
numbers were left behind. and all trains are
crowded with those taking part in the exodus
from the Transvaal.
A dispatch from Volksrust says the 1'oeI
camp on the Natal border now comprises """'
men and is growing daily. The camp oreathes
religious fervor. The commissariat arrange
ments. the dispatch says are defective Ohe VI
the largest corps lay in the veldt without sheter
during heavy thunderstorm.
Commandant General Joubert is momentum" "y
expected TO assume command of the Boer forces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
pruOBS or ARRESTS ~ PARIS.
ANTI.DREYFt's LEADERS MAY BE INNTN ~
CUSTODY OK THE CHARGE OF
HIGH TREASON.

London. oct. 5.-The Paris correspondent -
..Tbe Daily Mail" says it is rumored 'heIe U"'
General Roget. former sub-chiei OF '"' t11.,
pureau of the General STAFF; NJ. "oue'
l,N'.o,orec former Minister Of War. ana NJ
o'.osnav de Beaurepaire. former President OF OF
,,,,u Section Of the Court Of Cessation Will
w. crested on the charge Of conspirng against
the republic. c.o,ooo General
- =, Covatenac NJ. De Beaurepalre one
fot,' 80, Nferciers sons. the novelist "HyP
{" Countess de Janve' and Others ng %g the TN r% pa
rua'S 49, FIvete upon the day OF President
ace ~ ral declare a plebiscitary republic
f"u' n Cavaignac as President
ana on General Roses ,afse'S1 s~ a.mp' pPTnysI un
v,ra sbould have been buried me ou'oo,,e
Fau'e ,an,,np was the attempt Of NJ. perouIede
ana ,a rnmored that "Gyp" will also be ar
rested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
An reno OF THE SIEGE or SANTIAGO

Halifax y s. Oc'. &c. A Rowlings' repre-
senting the owners OF the cargo OF the BRUSH
steamer Newfoundland which was seized IN the
harhor Of Santiago de cuba during the spanish
American War by the United States. mas received
notification that the case Will be argued Deioio
the United States Supreme Court at washington
~, Monday October Is The Newfoundland's cargo
consisted OF fish valued at $4,000, which was seized
on the claim that had it reached its destination tne
e.b would have furnished the Spaniards with food'
The cargo was sold afterward and the proceeds
are held by the Supreme Court. when VIII decide
- .,.iod - the money The steamer
,,rnad over to the Halifax owners after the cargo
Rid been dspOsed Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
DEWEY'S PLAN ADOPTED
SEVERAL UARSHIPS ORDERED
TO THE PHILIPPINES.
THE BROOKLYN. THE MARIETTA AND
THE MACHIAS AMONG THOSE TO
GO-RESULT OF THE ADMI-
RAILS CONFERENCE WITH
THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, oct. 4-The President to-day d.
rected the Immediate dispatch to the Philippines
Of a number Of vessels Of the Navy. including
the armOred cruiser Brooklyn and the gunboats
Marietta and Machias. This action is the result
OF a conference with Admiral Dewey to-day, in
which the Admiral discussed the Philippine
situation with the President.
The orders are in line with the expressed de-
termination of the President to furnish TO the
Army and Navy every resource for stamping
out the Philippine insurrecton at the earliest
possible time,
Al Admiral Deweys extended intervlew with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
or,rDp,r1vG cRISprS BTPTHDAY.

Palermo. Sicily oct 4-Th" cry OF F''e'h.o anu
--o.,,,, -'o tovps and villages en- fete to-
T., ,olobratiou Of the eighueth birthday OF
e,.,oo- Fran. .is,o crisp the I'aan statesman and
,ar,,er Premier. who was horn at Rioera Sicily.
slrnor Crspi ha. received from King Humbert and
O',oe, varehcrita ~ Italy and from Emperor VIII
lam telegrams conveying their warmest cNnstatu-
latlons. the Kaiser saying.
- ,.,r.d that shall never forget the
~ ~ ,id Your Exccllenry lent the cause of
] IN closely uuitrg the interests OF Italy and
Germany. -
Cr,s,i I'm the facade ~ the toWn hall was un-
lied this afternoon with elaborate ceremonies
and in the presence Of vast crowd OF specta-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
TAKING OVER THE GOLD MINES
ACTION OF THE TRANsVAAL GOVERNMENr
-THE NEWS In LONDON.

ACTION OF THE TRANSVAAL GONERNMENI
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
London oct. THE most sensational news
rom South Africa this morning was reltera-
ton OF yesterdays report Of the acquisition py
he Transyaal authorities Of fTDOOO In goa
which on the way to Cape Town from Jo-
hanneshurg The confirmation Of the story
comes from two sources. THE Cape Argus as
serts that the Beers made the seizure at
'ereenei1g. the amount being the weeks snip
hent Of gold on the way from the Rand 10 NlPe
Town, and forwarded the treasure 10 Pretoria
Ihe report vs. also confirmed by a cable dlspatch
received to-oay by mining company in Lohdoh
4'oin their representative. which is TO the erect
.hat the train upon which he was traVelIihs
'om johannesburg 20 Cape Town was heIu
UP and looted by Beers. who secured t3Voo" IN
sod the amount being considerably less IMAM
he original estimate
later dispatch from Pretoria says the Trans
'sal Government has seized gold to the value
" to"V0o which is now lodged in the STATE
"'"t The Government The dispatch adds VIII
a nm H..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
c,vrpA1 CoRBIN's SON Ill.

pos,on oct "A late letter from Manila teHs
% the extreme illness OF the son OF AdJutan' Gen
eral Corbn. Mr. Corbin went 20 '"e II.,.
az 80, .,,ission to the interior OF the dlher-
ssnds making many fatgqing trips 10
ent lsItiur, III t1. he railroad and necesSit
ties not r"acneu ~, August "a he icll
III h typhoid fever and was his 10 condition
Ies'' .,ti NT 'rsgarded 90 critical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
uoF,rFyR AND MINER CONFER.
rr1F AFR1KANDER LEADER SAID TO BE ON

THE AFRIKANDER LEADER SAID 10 BIZ ON
AN IMPERIAL MISSION.
,o,don oct. 5-"The Daily Chronicles" cor
respondent at Cape Town telegraphing uhuer
date OF Tuesday, says:
For the first time in several months Mr. j. H.
uofn,evr (the Afrikander leader in Cape Col
orv, and Sir Alfred Miner british High Com
missioner for South Africa and Governor OF
Cane Colony. met to-day in conference
AN unconArmed report is In circulation that
A.. 11of,oe,-r has been intrusted with an In
perial mission TO Pretoria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
rvcF1.LENT VINTAGE.

.,.. Crane Product Of 1898 in the champashe l us
rcf Of france chronieed as AS, oe'HS Ss6asnes Of
I'VE deeTsSg TcSandon. White Seal and Brut Imperial
now helne IN y,ntage Messeurs Moet & ChandOn
ths tSe most extensive vineyard propretors IN me
world am -e ot quality far superior 10 any other
hran1d being used almost exclusively at al ultra
fashionable functions.-AdVL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-05
BOryDARY NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED.
RELIEF THAT TIE ALASKAN MoDrs ViVENDi
WILL BE ACCEPTED BY CANADA

fN
WILL BE ACCEPTED By CANADA
Washington. oct. 4--The British Embassy was
..,ati..b,l here to-day after having oeeh lo-
r.,aG -, newport through the summer. TINS
% rn,,s the resumption Of personal exchange "% vr p'
~, tho Alaska boundary question ana ,. Ni,.
views "' IN" ,,-,.,.h CbarzA d'Anaires. had tax
low G%ee SECRETARY Hay in relation to the matter me
%'n onon was expressed today by officials most .nd 1%
%ar with the question S1' Ma Hny iaS anG mGpi Mr. % Tower
reCei'"y ..ontable TO all concerned. canada IN
woGu D, a,tbough the final word has not yet been
Trcer Teceyed from London This ho%syer relates t TO
the 'ei"P ,o,,, The permanent boundary shall be
q',.d The negotiations at present seem tend
@ Inward securing some understanding on inns
pc MA fP5auncefote the British Ambassador had
I'o'..od I'o'r IN return 70 Washington on october IL
~ his plans have now been changed 80 as 10
nut to the Oceanic on November !. reaching mere
tahe : and Ms departure may be postponed
,er hevond that time he takes his seat IN me
ti'.mse OF Lords the reassembhng u farHa-