davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19


A small white bed stood in one corner. draped
about with some pinkish stuff lust what, l could
not tell Tor had not the temerity more than TO
glance in that direction. and whom tall, portly
woman rose slowly from one Of the dark corners
and confronted me, should certainly have sunk
groveling at her feet had she SO much as pointed
finger OF suspicion at me-
How In abe now, Mira Hoskins7 Still uncon-
seemed filled with restless impatienee. and
looked at The woman as though much inclined
TO leap al her throat and dag the words from
her. without waiting for the process OF articula-
ton.
From the look she gave him I gathered that
was Of rambling habit Of thought, and could
not concentrate, whatever the need
Synf much ssS sf
no. no, forgot she heavcd them hrst into the wash
Her employer eyed he, until she shifted pn,
milk as could wish, she ran on a. though hoping
"The creature, fairly drps with talk" my host
Would the doctor like to see the young LADY,
asked the nurse aminhly, while at the fatal word
young. ! cam. well nigh leaping into ne ait
Its very probable he WOULD came dimly
70 my falling senses tina, was my main object
Dead to irony. Mrs Hoskins took this able
n motion
thurnh ~, 81 - ~, fii,. he, a, .be snn rn,rh
ed The dainty white bed For a full moment
~ IL seemed I stood in hang dog uncertainty,
and then ns the woman glanced back in sur
prise followed her with n sinking at my heavt
which seemed really dangerous to its safety.
For long time, a. IL seemed walked and walked.
Then a curtain moved aside; some one held up
a smoky lamp Al a better angle and saw
sh all never forget i'll saw before me one Of tho
most charming women had ever beheid OF have
ever sincc beheld I do not sAy that sho was
pretty, did NOT get that far / passed the ana
fyticM stage AT a single bound But know ehs
was charming. with her crisp, dark hair curling
about her flushed cheeks, her SPAR little chin
surmoun,ed with scnLet Inns and the sauciest
little nose that ever deaed humanity in general
How she was dressed. I cannot say, only that
Il was in something mink. much the color Of the
rcd hnnrings and think Il was made up bagsy
though that isn't e1 nctIy The word for ID either
Her eyes were closed. Tor which I was humbly
n rnteful for had abe looked Al me din rine thoss
nnst dreadful moment shs must have rad me
like an open book
Somebody showed a chair under me- and I
sat down rratriui,y. for INV knees were shaking
beneath me-; and then. feeling that the eyes 81
both Brown and Mrs Hoskins were upon me,
| realized that must Immediately do something
10 sustain my professional role. l must question
them that was plain: but what 10 nsk' On the
rare occaso ions when had been indisposed. back
In my boyhood days, II had always been an over
loaded n
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19


Herr Graf" called a voice,
Capt SaETr NJ, T0T will nnd dr "
this window, and will lead YOU to a place where
! con cheat The platoon BY ticking your lie"
he and not Lota who had put the sword for me
and why he had done il In moment I was
He took me to an empty harm in which a couple
q lamps were burning giving a dim. unsteady
Times short This is the hest we can do
We must use swords and can have no witnesses
II by the light Of the two small lamps
We, Can't dAguilar and the Graf Won Hollen
h t have agreed To settle our quarrel clone
and honorably done"
signed under his name, and laid the paper
underneath one Of the lamps
Quick" he said and | saw he had already
stripped TO his shirt and was rolling up the sleeve
] made ready Instantly and in less than half
a minute We stood facing one another in the
grim silent place, staring into each others eyes,
"1'o the death" he said hercely.
10 the death" | answered In the same tone,
setting my teeth: and our swords crossed,
Tho hrst few passes showed me that | was a
stronger man than he. but he the better swords
man. lie was however, half beside himself
% the sS Snd the when he
intent was set on killing me
The light WAS abomnably insufficient for the
G nI5a, work The lamps we're placed one IN the
and although tho light was fairly distributed
as We stood in the centre saw in a moment that
u either Of us gave way, the man who was pressed
back would be at an enormous disadvantage
Inc ground was very uneven, TOO merely beaten
earth, and the Jumps and bumps on II we're likely
antagonist had taken note Of these things keeny
az and he put all his force and strength into
answered with an effort equal TO his own
and for while our heavy cavalry swords clashod
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-19

hen she went 10 the door Ia sec what had hap
pcncd, The pump was thick with ice and long
icic'es hung from its lips The hired man
stepped up 10 II a, that minute and tho ncSt mo-
lane and when he pickci himself up he began TO
rub his ears and put for the house as fast a. ho
could
In violent contrast to this she could sec people
on the piazza Of the boarding house tanning
themselves vigorously while in the hcnyard
Of the lconnrds, the hens were walking about
with open hcaks, q sure sign 81 unusual heat:
While she stood gazing; there came a sound
Rily'S father, his black heard coated with frost,
ran in out Of tho hail followed bv Snip the collie
covered from head to f9Gt With ice. -,--
his hands blizzard in August Where's
II was q full hour before the liquid air ceased
Of the place whore the bottle had broken were
c"y."rcl Win foot Of hail 49,,
their chin and then they put on warm clothes
Ard Ard wen, went, on, and he'd an Ice. h1lI hght And
out and play, with thcm,bni they shook their
heads and said mamma wonldn I let them. And
they probably. would have frozen 10 death,
~ course all the bOarders We're interested and
several got their toes and ears frosted md before
the ice WAS melted pcopc began To come from
phoned everywhere and toward night a reI-rtc,
came out from the city and Tnrkus was pointed
out IN him ms the one who had caused the disturb
ancc Trees coated with ice In August are an
unwonied sight and many snapshot was taken
Of il all
TarkuS lounu tnhl me reporter was a Cnummy
sort Of fellow and they became friends at once.
"rm sorry didn't have u gallon Of the stuff for
] could have frosted the whole State Just az easy
and given you lots Of pleasant work writing IL
up It's reachy sight, isn't IL" said the boy
Yes" said the reporter, but the joke Of II is
that II was imitation liquid air"
We'll, had lust as much fun as II II WAS real.
There wasn't any imitation about the cold, any
how"
And there wasn't any imitation about the sum
that Mr. Greenwich had 10 pay for several barrels
Of frozen apples and corn and beans and he now
feels that there are something's that he ought
IN refuse the boy hereafter And liquid air. imi-
tauon OF Otherwise heads the list that he las
made out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
CEMETERY REPAIRS.
Forest Grove Having Thousands Ex.
pended Upon 1t.
All the Drives. Walks, Trees and Fences 10 be
Beautifed.

People visiting or passing Forcs
Grove cemetery, in the past few weeks
have observed the many changes tha,
are taking place there under the hand,
Of the workmen. Already. though the
work is but half done, the place has
assumed a different appearance ant
when all is over it will be a source o,
pride to the city and to the cornoratior
that owns and directs the cemetery.
This cemetery is owned by a corpo-
ration known as the Forest Grove
Cemetery Association. and it directs
| the matters in this place as a town on
city directs it's business. When i'm
provemcnts are made each and every lot
in the cemetery is improved indirectly
though nothing is done to any in
dividual lot. The repairs at the pres
cnt time are on the streets. trees.
fences and walks. in fact, it IS on all
that part Of the property not owned by
private individuals.
They Will encourage at the same
time the improving of the lots by the
lot owners so that all will be CORE
spondinGly neat and attractive.
The changes that are going on under
the supervision Of the trustees of the
association will cost several thousands
Of dollars which is collected bv private
subscription.
The drives and walks an. All IA ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Two fishermen found a gold mine. in
their estimation. under the Kcnnebcc
bridge, the other evening The find
was in the shape of two dead parrots
that had been cast upon the waters Of
the kennebec and had washed up on
the shore at this point. on the par
rots We're some very bright red feath-
ers. and also some that would make
shades for new sorts of flies The two
fishermen picked up the birds with
joy and proceeded to take all the
bright feathers from them for the pur-
pose of using them in making flies for
fishing purposes. Those dead parrots
saved them dollar or more. as they
can now make flies that will answer
the same purpose Of those that can be
bought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

John Lane Of Lewiston. WAS in the
city. yesterday.
T.. l.. Mitchell Of SkowhcSdn. spent
Thursday in the city.
Frank T. Pearson Of Rockland, spent
Thursday in Augusta
g. r. Flynt left. Thursday, for a
business trip to Bangor
L. A. Husscy was in Vassalboro. yes
tcrday, on business at his farm.
Clarence Allen of Bath. spent Thurs
day in Augusta calling on friends
Ziba F. Hysom of Coopers Mills, was
in the city. Thursday. on business.
George f. McMunn of Bangor. was Il
business visitor in the city, Thursday.
G.. l.. Learned Of Watcrville. was
registered at the Cony house, Thurs
day.
G. W. Hussey. ESD. Of Watcrvillc.
was in the city yesterday. on legal
business.
Miss Lillian Bascomc is at Popham,
the guest of Miss Alice Whitchouse for
few days
Miss Francis Gullifer will leave. this
morning. for a two weeks visit at
Ocean Point.
f. H. Decker of Old Town, was in
the city. yesterday. calling on business
acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Lane of Win
throp. We're among the visitors in the
city. yesterday.
F. w. Clair Esq. of Waterville. was
among the visiting attorneys in the
city on business, Thursday.
city Marshal H. A. Wing and Hol-
man F. Day were two Lewiston news
paper men in Augusta, Thursday.
Mrs. f. NJ Nelson was called home
from Squirrel Island by the death OF
her son-in-law. the late Worth Choate
of Hallowen
Miss Katherine Sexton, who has beer
visiting in Bangor. has returned to her
home in this city, accompanied by Miss
Mollie. Cullinan.
Conductor George McI<enney OF tht
Bar Harbor express, was i'll. yesterday
and unable to take his run. Conductor
| Sewau Peterson took the train.
Richard J. Barry. Jr., Of Waterfalls
was in the city, yesterday. calling or
friends made while he was in camE
| here with Battery c., LIST Maine Heavy
| ArtilIery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The benefit derived by the city
through the repairs recently made on
Bridge street when the crushed stone
was placed on the surface and rolled
down by the steam roller. can be esti-
mated when it is known that not a
cents worth Of repairs was needed
after the three recent heavy showers.
Street Commissioner Wellman says
to repair the other hills on this side Of
the river, but the showers seemed to
pac this hill down and make better
bility. and is greatly pleased at the
good results obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

While visiting Bowditch & Web
ster's, yesterday. the attention of the
reporter was attracted by three certifi-
Gates from the State Board of Phar-
macy. which hang on the coping at
them with considerable interest. To
the druggist himself his certificate is a
ton and conscientious study To the
public it is a proof of practical skill
and theoretical knowledge. In order of
time the first certificate belongs to Mr..
Webster is dated April. 1883. mum
bcred 50. and was one of the first to be
issued after examination. most of tho
earlier ones having been given without
examination to parties in business at
the passage of the act. The next certi-
ficate. that of Mr.. Bowditch dated
April, 'SS, numbered 267 bears the
signatures of the late Henry T. Cum
mings and DR.. j. q. A. Halves as two
of the commissioners. The last ccrti-
ficatc No. 542. was awarded Mr.. A. G.
Munro, the always popular Sandy
after passing an excellent examination
at tho last meeting of the board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SQUIRREL ISLAND AFFAIRS.
Bad Weather Causes Dizziness among Rusti-
Gators Narrow Escape From Drowning.

Squirrel Island, Me. July 27.-(Speci-
iaD.--Miss Frances Pcnncll of Lewis
ton, who has been visiting Miss Anna
Pratt, returned home, Tuesday.
The moonlight sail on the Idle Hour
Monday night. proved a decided frost
The boat drifted about half a mile and
then the Disguised party was obliged
to row home.
The worst thunder storm that has
ever visited Squirrel started in Friday
morning, and kept up all day. The sea
was so bad that the steamers were I'M
able to land, and many were forced to
remain in Boothbay. Lightning struck
the Horn cottage three times and a
large ball of fire fell within two feet
OF the Alden cottage. digging large
furrow in the ground. Several trees
and other places We're struck and the
cottagers were in state Of terror all
day.
A large party Of Bath yachtmen
visited the Island. Sunday, in the yacht
Louise
Miss Lucy NJ. Kicker of Lewiston. is
the guest of Mrs ID. +. Montague
The yacht Gypsy has returned to Bos-
ton with Messrs. Fallow, Barrett and
Wilbur aboard
Miss Marion Bond of Brooklinc.
Mass. gave a delightful party to "A
number of her friends. Monday night.
James Cecil HOoe returned to Wash
iCEton. d. G.. Tuesday morning.
Harold Wood of Arlington. Mass IS
row stopping at Southport Mr.. Woo I
Is one of the finest pitchers in the vicin-
ity OF Boston. and has been signed ~
Roothbay for the season Of 90.
The bad weather has had DANA
ening effect on All festivities this week.
The play. Friday night. was very good
but the attendance was very small.
The meeting Of the Ladies' improve
ment Society was postponed. Tuesday
on account of the weather The next
meeting will be held. Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed DingIey were ..aIlcI
nome, Tuesday evening, on account al
the sudden Illness Of Mrs. Dingley's
father.
One OF our Island young ladies had =
very narrow escap" while bathing.
Monday. When some distance from
shore she was seized with a sudden ami
violent cramp. but was rescued IN
some young boys III row boat More
care should y" taken III these cola WA
t"rs. and ~ hay" 4 swimming instru.-
tor would NOT y" a bad plan. az :.e-
gn"ntly. young pcopl" unable to swim
70 beyond their depth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Stree the steam roller has been in
operation on the city landing, there
have been hundreds of people watch 1t
there, and the universal opinion seems
to prevail that instead of wrcnchlnS
the engine 50 badly when 1t comes 10
working it down hill. it would be
much better to have some sort OF
friction brake. though none have suE-
gestcd just how the brake should be
adjusted. Doubtless the inventor oi
the machine had to contend with the
same difficulty in endeavoring to ind
some method D., applying a brake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
The International Automobile Race.

Trance claims to be four years ahead
of america ii tho manufacture of auto
mobiles. and naturally expects to win
So did England in -. and Spain in '9s
Wen see about the race. Result is tn.
real criterion. Judge automobiles. med.
cinc or anything else by their works and
YOU Will not go astray. Take Hostetter'
Stomach Bitters for instance. Behind ii
there is a fifty year record of cures cf
stomach ills. There are innumerable imi-
tations Of it, which h. their failure 70 do
as they promise serve but to enhance the
value Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
will cure dyspepsia. indigestion. consti
PATTON. BiliousncSS and nervousness. Sec
that Il private Revenue Stamp covers the
neck of the bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The farmers are now very nearly
through haying, and if it is pleasant
for the rest Of the week they will be all
through. with very few exceptions.
The farmers have not had very good
hay weather. this year. for when they
wanted rain to make the hay grow it
would not come. and then when they
wanted rain to stay away 50 they could
harvest the crop it comes in sheets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The steam roller has finished work
on the roadway to the city landing.
The Improvement cannot be over eStl-
mated. The roadway is now a per
f.ctIv smooth road and there is not IA
better piece in the city. The great
Improvement in looks is also greatly
appreciated This place was poor
advertisement for the city. as it gave
strangers very poor impression Of
the city on their arrival by boat. The
bank Of the river is to be cleaned up,
and Commissioner Wellman viii try
and keep it SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Perhaps no citizen Of Portland has q
wider acquaintance throughout the
stat than William J. Ryan. the blind
youi & man. who not only finds his way
about the streets of the city unaidcd.
hut who travels annually all about the
stat. lie is pleasant, companion
able young man, who makes friends
wherever he goes. and il is the event
Of the year in some Of our towns
throughout the interior when he makes
his : ppearancc, and wonder at the ease
with which he travels never ceases.
He is to start in "A few days to sell
that wonderfully popular publication.
til" Maine Scenic Magazine. Mr. Nor
ris has given him the agency through
out the state, and it will add to the
welcome that is always given him that
he brings 50 excellent work with
him. We bespeak for Mir. Ryan a
VAIN welcome whenever he comes to
new territory. He is Il thoroughly re-
liable man. and is entirely worthy Of
the patronage and friendship Of the
public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
SPANS Greatest Need.

Mr.. r + Olivia of Barcelona spain
spends ms winters Al Aiken. :. d. Weak
nerves hai caused stNrr, pains HI I'M.
back NJ hs head. on using t.l.ctric I'll.
ter. Americas greatest Blood ana Merry.
Remedy, all pain soon lcft him. Ha say
THIS grand medicine iS what ms country
needs All America knows that IL ctlrr-
liver ana kidney trouble. puritieS III,
blood. tones up tho stomach. strengthens
the nerves. puts vim. viEor ana n " lif,
into every muscle, merry" ana organ If the
body. If weak. tired or ailing Won need
it. Every bottle guaranteed. onIi u
cents. Sold by Eowditrh x Webster Au-
"u-ta, 6 H. Became. Gardiner. $. :. Light
body, Wateryillc. druggists.
july2S 51aug2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

A crew of men under Sanitary In
spcctor Bean was engaged all Thurs
day night in flushing out the catch
basins on Water street. There arc "A
Of these basins and some Of them be
come very foul. Nothing but forci-
Bile stream Of water and Tools made
for the purpose will break up the mass
OF filth at the bottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

1t will only be a scent fare on the
Electrics, next Thursday evening, to the
station on Loudon Hill. Settees will
be arranged on the grounds to accom-.
modate those who desire to remain and
listen to the band concert, from to .
p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The rond lilies are 50 numerous in
IT, ponds. and the boys who are sell
ing them are also 50 numerous, that
the latter have begun cutting prices
on the handsome flower. They are
now selling for one cent each, so no
one can afford to be without them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Grain.O Rrlnxa Relief

to the coffee irinker. Coffee drinking Is
q habit that Is universally induIged In
and almost as universally in furious
Have you tried Grain-O: 1t is almost
like coffee but the effects are JUS. the op-
posite. Coffee upsets the stomach. ruins
the digs "ton. effects the heart and dis
. tones UP the stomach. aids digestion
and strengthens the nerves. There is
nothing but nourishment in Grain-O. II
cant be otherwise. Is and sc. per pack
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

The Maine Central offers excursion
rates to Portland, tomorrow, to see the
battle cf Manila that is to be given by
miniature ships off the boat landing at
Peaks island in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

on Thursday. Aug. 2. an The SUNDAY
Schools In Aroosi rpk county. without re-
gard I" denomination. are tn meet. on
Iittlotou rampErouud. !: is estimated
jhat ln."3 p"opl" will hc there on that
'l.'T- here viii be Il band Of music. sing
inE and speeches. and Il good pruErdmm.
ma boon ARRANGED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Winthrop hill was repaired Thurs
day, by the addition of dirt in the
places where showers had left gullies
in the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Local and Business Tips.

Order your fish dinner, today. at
Jenkins market Sword fish, II cents:
mackerel, s cents; all other fish equally
low Goods received fresh daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

J. ID. Stanley has opened a boot and
shoe repair shop on the east side of
Water street few doors south of tho
City hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Interest due and accrued. .....
Net deferred and unrcpurt"d
premiums on policies in
force . NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-02-24

pan!oa. Occasionally some one would
tell of having seen them in some re-
mote quarter Of the earth. and It was
always the same old story Of unhappy
wandering. Meanwhile Will McCrea.
who had secured the custody OF his
elder child, married the widow OF John
Lester, the stepmother of young Mrs.
Philip Armour. This marriage gave
Mr.. McCrea social prestige, and the lit
tie son of Allie McCrea became a pet
Of the Armour family. There were
rumors, after Mrs. Douglas Green Sc
cured her divorce, Of legal marriage
between the eloping pair, but whether
this was solemnized do not know.
A few years ago Douglas Green re-
appeared, and shortly after "Mr. and
Mrs. Douglas Green" installed them
tory repeated itself; the little woman
who had seen so many mon at her feet
and was envied by her own sex be-
cause of her beauty and her wealth
found herself ostraclzed. At Sea-
bright year or so ago Mrs. Green
once more appeared. still pretty. with
winning manners and plenty Of
money, but the odor Of the mock mar
riage was about her. Seabright re-
coi.ed. OF late Mrs. Green lived at the
Windsor hotel. The man and tho
woman who had left everything for
each other have long been less than
strangers.
A week ago last Thursday Mrs
Greene, whose health has been for
some time falling, was removed to
DR.. Cleveland's hospital, where it was
found that her chances Of life depended
| upon a serious surgical operation. A
few hours later, after great suffering.
Alice Smell. in the early prime Of her
womanhood, still beautiful, possessed
of great wealth, lay dying among
strangers.
When 1t was seen that she could not
! recover her mother was telegraphed
| to. Mrs. Smell came to New York, too
late to see her daughter alive. On
Monday, with great efforts to avoid no.
tice, Mrs. Green's body was taken back
to Chicago, where 1t was buried in
the family plot at Gracelaud.
| It is the record OF a wasted life. It
does not differ from thousands Of his
! tories of other women who have
wrecked themselves by an irretrlevable
step.
This little woman paid her penalty
She has expiated her folly by suffer-
ing and her pathetic death, and in her
| IL tot o1,oo 1x,;11 Io
ten by those who knew her in the
sweetness and charm Of her girlhood
Della De Molle.