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The record-union., 1899-09-25
Big Cattle Ranches Bought.

GUTHRIE %. T), Sept. 24-The
Rogers ranch in Beaver County, Q. T.,
and the Childress cattle ranch in the
Panhandle of Texas, containing 100000
acres and upon which 100000 cattle are
now grazing, have been purchased by
r. L. Ellison of Fort Worth, Texas, for
the Swift packing house of Chicago.
Titles to three other great ranches are
being examined with view to pur-
chase by the Swifts.
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THE DEAL BEATEN.
Not Likely to Be Combination of
Cloth Mills.

NEW YORK, Sept. %. - A special
to the Times" from Fall River, Mass,
says:
If anything more were needed to
prove conclusively that the Barrow,
Wade. Guthrie & Company deal is
beaten, a circular sent out by the Di-
rectors Of the Union Cotton Manufac-
turing Company has furnished it. Mr..
Brayton, Treasurer of this corporation.
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Half a Million in Gold.

SEATTLE, Sept. 24.-The steamers
City of Seattle and Cottage City, arriv
ing to-day from Lynn Canal, had a
combined gold cargo of S500000 The
revenue cutter Bear, arriving at Sitka.
is reported to have had fifteen prison
ers from st. Michaels and Cape Nome.
The cutter McCulloch also arrived from
the mouth of the Yukon with Governor
Brady and party aboard Governor
Brady is reported as being enthusi-
aStic over the Cape Nome district
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Fine Linen
Danask Cloths.

Fine, pure linen, grass bleach
ed cloths, for use on small lunch
table or over the cover for plat
ter, etc. They're rich floral pat
terms and distinct satin border.
Size 5Sx6O inches; worth regu-
lar $3.50. Special price, $1.2O.
Size 36x36 inches; worth 81.
Special price, Csc each.
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STEYN AND FISCHER.
Transvaa1 Will Return the British
Lion to Cecil Rhodes.

PRETORIA, Sept. "a. The Volk-
stein conveys to President Steyn and
Mr. Fischer of the Orange Free State,
thanks of the whole republic for their
support.
According togti1e same authority, the
Transvaal Government has decided to
return TO the donor the fine young lion
which Cecil Rhodes recently presented
to the Transvaal delegates TO the ag-
ricultural convention in Cape Town
about ten days ago, as it declines to
have anything whatever to do with that
gentleman.
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May Remove Governor Barnes.

KANSAS CITY (Mo), Sept. PA
special to the Times from Washing
ton says:
1t is believed that President McKin-
ley will soon remove Governor Barnes
of Oklahoma from office, on the
strength of list of charges against
the Executive filed with Secretary of
the Interior Hitchcock late Saturday
afternoon. Secretary Hitchcock will
present the charges to the President
tomorrow.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Blankets and Comforts.

Some big values at little prices
will be found in bed covering
here tomorrow, viz:
White and gray cotton bIan-
kets, 1O-4 size, soc pair.
White and gray cotton blan-
kets, 1I-4 size, ST pair.
Heavy gray cotton blankets,
12-4 size, $1.25 pair.
White cotton filed siIkaline
comforters, $1.4S each.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
MANUFACTURE
OF ALUMINIUM.
Petition to the Mexican Department
Of Encouragement
Trying to Establish New Industry in That
Country.

President Diaz Coming as the Rep
resentative of a Nation Watch
ing Our Policy and Which Does
Not Believe the Rumors That
We Are Unfriendly to It-An
Army Official Arrested in Con-
nection With the Robbery of
Two Women.
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Max Regis Goes to Alicante.

PARIS, Sept. 24-The Figaro says
Max Regis, the notorious Jew batter,
and former Mayor of Algiers. who re-
Gently barricaded himself and a num-
Der of companions in his villa there, in
emulation of the example of Jules
Guerin, after hiding in the suburbs of
Algiers. emabrked yesterday for Ali
cante, Spain.
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Travelling Men Held Up.

GUTHRIE q. T.), Sept. n. 0. ID.
Steen, travelling salesman for an AR
kansas City, Kan, firm, and Frank E.
Coe, representing Denver house. were
held up near Clayton to-day by a high
wayman and robbed of 81, 800. The
travellers had been making collections
and We're returning to Guthrie. A bunch
of drafts were also handed over to the
robber, who returned them, saying: It
won't have time to cash this stuff
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Chicago Factories Burned.

CHICAGO, Sept. 24. Two factory
buildings at Nos. 153 to 159 South
Jefferson street were almost totally
destroyed by fire to-day, causing a to-
tai loss of more than $I5O.OOO. covered
by insurance. Principal losers: M.
Heating & Sons, $50 5000; A. S. Klein
& Co., $4,000.
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May Have to Go to Malta.

LONDON, Sept. %. - The Paris cor
respondent OF the Standard says:
The excitement of meeting his children
mas produced a serious reaction in the
condition OF Dreyfus, and it is feared
that it may be necessary to send him to
Malta or Madeira
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Four New Gases Of Plague,

OPORTO, Sept. 24-Four new cases
of bubonic plague We're reported to-
day. Since the outbreak of the dis
ease here there have been saventy-fou
cases, of which number.t thirty have re-
suited fatally
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Who Owns the Wheel?

About 4 o'clock yesterday morning
Police Sergeant Dolan picked up a Tri-
bune bicycle which had been left on
Fourth street, near X The wheel is
at the police station ands~the owner
may have it on proving property.
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William Bonney Dead.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-William Bonney,
who accompanied Henry NJ. Stanley,
the African explorer, in 1887, in the
expedition for the relief of Emin Pasha,
and who subsequently received the gold
medal of the Royal Geographical So
ciety at the hands of the Prince of
Wales, is dead.
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Huck Towels,
Special 4c each.

Pure linen, too, at 4c each.
They're size 14x24 inches, have
fringed ends, are absorbent and
durable. Plenty large enough
to be useful for many purposes
even though the price be small.
&c.
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Elkes' Rapid Ride.

PROVIDENCElR lR. II. Sept. 2i. = At
Crescent Park to-day Harry Elkes
gave an exhibition five miles behind a
motor. riding the distance in $40 The
present records for professionals was
9:O2, held by Burns Pierce.
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Huck Towels,
Special l0c each.

All pure linen, size 2Ox41;
some with colored end borders,
others with white corded bor-
ders, ends neatly hemmed;
making ready for use a large,
absorbent, durable 25c towel at
10c, special.
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Turkey Red Table
Covers, Special S1.45.

damask table covers, 1O-4 size,
have been set aside for this sale.
They're first quality, being of
the oil boiled sort which will
not fade, and this lot quite large
enough for any ordinary sized
table. They are regular So val
ues and of desirable pattern.
Special at $1.45.
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left on cruises early in the day, had
not returned to their moorings up TO
midnight. The former is a stanch
craft and is supposed to have shelter
on the Michigan shore. Fears are en-
tertained that the June, which is less
seaWorthy, may have foundered.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Colon bian Ports Closed.

COLON (Colombia), Sept. 24.-The
Government issued a decree closing
Colombian ports to ships having the
bubonic plague on board arriving from
infected ports.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Turkey Red Table

Covers, Special 55C each.
These covers are the GA size
and a splendid value, worth reg
ular T5c each.
They're the oil red with floral
and scroll contrast of white.
This is the sort that does not
fade when washed. Special in
this sale at 55c each.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Bleached Damask
Special 0Sc ward.

Very fine bleached linen dam
ask, 20 inches wide, new desira-
BILE patterns, distinct border;
worth regular and splendid VAL
ne at 9Oc. Priced special in this
sale Csc the yard.
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Bleached Napkins,
Special SI.OS.

$3.50 is the regular selling
price of this size and weight of
napkins. They're all pure linen.
double damask OF handsome as
sorted patterns, are large din
ner size and a most exceptional
value at $1.9S the dozen.
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Preparing an Expedition.

LONDON, Sept. %. = According to a
dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from
Cairo, General Lord Kitchener, Cover
nor General of the Soudan, is preparing
for an immediate expedition against
the Khalifa.
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a!SIl|!!'lIR ]
HOUSEKEEPING LINENS

One OF September sales of housekeeping linens starts
IN tomorrow morning. Linen buying thsmonth is
ica-because we have made it SO. The linens quoted
below are all flax from sevedge sevedge and from
end to endmodes which your daily needs, and
good, strong sturdy goods that will give honest service
and cost you little money.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Bleached Damask,
Special 02C yard.

Heavy bIeached Scotch dam
ask, pure linen, 62 inches wide,
distinct and desirable patterns
and border; a most dependable
cloth. Priced special at 62c the
yard.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Roller ToweIing,
Special 7C yard.

BIeached or unb1eached crash
roller toweling, IL inches wide,
pure flax, absorbent, strong and
dependable for steady service.
Special, re yard.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
Plague at Alexandria.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. a = There
has been a recrudescence of the bu-
bonic plague here. Two cases have been
reported, one of which has proved IA
tai.
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George Dixon for which the club will
hang up a purse of $4,000. The boys
have been matched to meet at 11S
pounds and the contest is to take place
before February 6, 1900.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
The Dixon-McGovern Fight.

Athletic Club has secured the 25-round
bout between Terry McGovern and
The record-union., 1899-09-25

What are the aims, which are at the
same time duties They are the per-
fecting of ourselves. the happiness of
others-Kant.
The record-union., 1899-09-25

When the well is dry, they know the
worth of water.
The record-union., 1899-09-25
More Yellow Fever at Kew West

KEY WEST Fla.), Sept. 24.-There
were thirty new cases of yellow fever
to-day and two deaths.
The record-union., 1899-09-25

The eye of the master will do mor'
work than both his hands.
The record-union., 1899-09-25

What maintains one vice would bring
up two children.
The record-union., 1899-09-25

If you would have your business done,
go; if not send.
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When school
commences

the children's eyes should have at
tention. We have expert graduate
opticians here making examinations
latest and most scientific methods.
Factory on premises. Quick repair
ing.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
AGENTS WANTED.

THE AMERICAN desires TO secure
agents for every city. village ar town,
and offers liberal mmissIon 90 agents.
THE AMERICAN h an easy seller, and
those who are willing to take agencies
and hustle Tor subscriptions can earn an
independent living. Write At once for
terms. Address THE TwIN-CITY
AMERICAN. ~ Window Block. Mime
apolls. MINI.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
rypoeruphIoal Union No. 4s.

Meesa hrsi SUNDAY al AlsHandss's Hall % and %
Sixth Street south st a: 10 p. m. John W HAYS
President; A.. ". Newton, Secretary, lt7 NORTH
weNtan Block.
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UphoI..er~r.' union No. %.

Meets Hrst and third Tuesdays At A. o. q
w. Hall, 10 Central Av e. Frfsch, Presidents
John A. Anderson. Secretary. eli Sixth ~ 9.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Mesta lFst aud third Saturday at Aisxaad
eF'n Hall. n. J. WandberE, Praatdenti Th0m
- Hesnan. secretery, .tte siNteenth ay, 3.
Brotherhood Of EisetTieai WORKERS.
Nests second and fourth Tuesdays At Alex.
hndesa Hall W, l. Heywuod. PFeaidsots I. "
kailsy, eeafutaEy. esa 18th aV. 3.
HFuthsFhood of Halfway Trninmen, ueaFas
of Onk No. haH,
Meeta aeeond and fourth Sundays ~ 100 Me.
ellst ave. W v, CLARK. Master J. w. Woateh
Secretary, ~ Iioyalst.sn ave
brotherhood OF Locomotive Engiaeassl
Minneapolis Division No. Isb.
Meeta fret and third Handays At en D. m. ~
7os Ntepli%t ave. ], N. EIliot, G. T., Z, VI nsa-
mons, Secretary, 1904 Goifan ave. \.
mrotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen,
Northwestern No. ~.
Nests hrst and third annslays Al Z d M at N
Nicolict ave. W 81 HtovaF, Master W. y. hloA,
mund. HecFstafy, so usand ave ~
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

woedeawars workars, unson No. -.
Meets secoad and fourth Monday at lsrrnan
ia Hail. No Main H. NE. n. l.. NaAh. Pssss-
deut; w A. Scott seerstsyy, 21is tth ~. " +
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swItehmen's Union

N cts second aud fourth Sundays II Alsxan
der Hall. Dan Smith. master, W. b. ingalls,
secretary.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

ThsatrieaI stage Employee Union Ne. IL.
Messs fret and third Fridays At yoaseli Hall.
at II r. M. Joseph Wsils, pres.dsnts Henry
seors. Secretary, tis 7th Ave s.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
AmaIeumated Wood Workers UBion
! Wood Wofkers Union
Maa

Mssta Fridays at Norsisn Hall. los Csn
tFai Ave. ThonRa j. Rooney, preaid9ntt IOuS
Hanson, BeeretAry, as afd Ay, N. v.
Amalgmmates Wood workers uni0n
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
AmalEamated Wood work.r.' Union

Mea,s hrat and third Tuesdays at 900 nth
Ave. N. n Reich. Psesidenti p. A. Erickson.
Sscrstary, 900 2Oth ave. n.
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nook nindsvu, n

Nests Saturdays. 30 p. M. Hall 4. Labor
Temple. President w r. Wallace, secretary.
William Willing. INV. Grant ".
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Briohiayers' TALON No. ..


as~ts Wednesdays at - Washington Avenue
y third fooF. a lar on. Prssidsnt, II. John
sou, Secretary, boHa
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Mseis second aud fourth Saturdays at Alex.
AnsisF,a hall, President, Julins kiptinske Heera-
tafy, James " Mufdacs. sulH Eleventh Ave. =.
Custom TAiloF's unien No. 80.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

WOrklngmen can best advance
their own interests by support.
Ing a labor paper. We need
your support and you need ours.
II you are not already a sub.
scriber. send $i.O0 for a year.
II you are in arrears, please
send in back subscription and
renew for a year. THE UNION.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
lie. csun.Il.

inEton Avenue q; ard floor. W. r. Carpenter,
President. Arthur W. ftaaa Secretary, sup Hum
bosdt ave north.
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No. aa.


Nests Tuesdays at Tit Cedar Ave. s.. II. G.
Anderson President; Albert J. Htoep. Rec, Beere-
taFy 800 Cedar Ave. 4.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Book Rinderu' Union No. 81.
Nests lat and ard Monday Al 709 Aicoiiet av.
Ralph Batee. Presidents A. J, sniker. seere-
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18
LHBOB DIRECTORY.


eard de-. no, appear vii send !, IN Win Issus,
u In this cDbama.
Trades and Labor Council.
Meets first and third Wednesday "a AIaxAn-
der's Hall, - Sixth - 80. Andrew Henderson,
prssadsnt Arthur W. Field Secretary. so Hum.
boldt ave. north.
Baii.iiag Trade. csunnII.
Meets sseona and fourth Fridays at % wash
lnEton Avenne 8; ard floor. W =. Carpenter.
bo.dt ave. north.
Allied Prlnting Trades Council.
Mests second Wednesday at tI6 Eorthwsstess
block, w. t. Drake, president. Lsnosa Miehaas
son, secretasy.
AmaigamAted Wood Workers Council.
Meots 2nd ard 9th Thursdays at Norden Hall
100 'antral Ave J. g. Mef'0fmick Preaidaft;
Louis Hanaen, Secratary, t2s Third Ave. N L.
AmAIeumated Wood workers' UBion
No. IL
Meeta Fridays at Norsisn Hall. i0s-I0s css
trai Ave. Thomas j. Rooney, prealdentt Ious
Hanson, Secretary, as srd Av. N. "
Amalgnmated wood workers union
no. IS.
Nests frat and third Tuesdays at 900 nth
Ave. N. N Reich. PFssidsntI y. A. Erickson.
secrstarJ, 900 sah ave. n.
AmalEamated wood Wofksrs Union
No. CO.
Nests Tuesdays at Til Cedar Ave. s.. n. G.
Anderson President; Albert J. Htoep. Rec. becrs-
taFy 800 Cedar Ave. e.
AmalKamRted sheet Metal Workers Union.
Nests let and ard Mondays ~ AleHAndsr's
Hall. President, Thoa. Mcfiraths secretary,
William G. iiachmRn, is73 X 18th st.
Bakers Union.
Nests saturdays. : 30 y. M. Hall 4. Labor
Temple. President. w. r. Wallace, asoretAry
William Willing II w. Grant It,
Rock HindeVu' Union No. 81.
Meets lat and ard Monday At 7u1 Aicoiiet av.
Ralph Hates. Praaldenti A. j. Bnikar. seere-
tary, t3is Aldrich av. n.
nindery Girls Union No. 5s.
Mssss Asst Monday 9 TO .. m. AZ 7us Nieolei
ave, Miss ". Raymond, President, Miss I.ensFa
Miehaalsop. secretary.
Breweru Union No i03.
Meets secanA Thursday At Eaet hds Tar
neF Hall. uaFmeu Haaetnnn. pfeaident, Franh
Pollock, Secretary, 20 teth ave NE
brotherhood of Leather workers.
Meet lat aud ard Wsdnesdaya At Alexhndaf's
Hall President, p =. kfenS. secretary, u. =.
MoFieire. l3 nth ~, X.
Briehiayers' UaIon No. ..
as~ss Wednesdays at - Washington Aveaae
y third tioor. lar on. President, w. John
soa, Secretary, noH6
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

t'r~.ident q. " Has u~; Seor~snry, Albert
HneaeWr, 2~ia DnPont ave. NJ Mseta rAaru4
days ~ - Washington Avenue =, snd aaaf.
MtnasApoiis Musicians AssseiAtiea Ne a.
Me~ts hrst russay ii Alexandsr's Hall j
Esshmen fsr~sdsaS Val sehott, sssreAu
- NlnalAA ave.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Meets seconA Thursday nt Eaet tAds Taf
nsr Hail usFmsn baaeinan, Preaident, FrAnl
Pollock, aecratAry - i2th ave NE
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Aaata .ecoad and feurth Fridays At 10 wnsh.
sad. hssFstAry, ft1 ~ 81 81
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Aee.s ssrond Wednesday In sAoh msath II
Aiexaades'a Halt A. hasastrand. PF.aa.Asua
Fred q. Simon. Secretary, t0l Piymouth Ave.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

a xmalGams..a wooa.worhsr. Council.
Msots 2nd ard 9Th Thursdays st Nordsn Hall
l0d Central Ave J. q. Mccormick, President;
Louis Hanson, 6eeFstAry, t2s Third Ave. N L.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Meets Afst Mondsy o TO ; p. m. At 7tD Nicoliei
ave, Aiss ". Raymond, President, Miss IsnoFa
MIehaeisnn, secretary,
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

rys@ident, J. y O't@Nrys ~rcrelAry, Io4sE,h
MonaghAn, ~ henneHin Ave, Mceas aFat AnA
tAisd Tuesdays Al t.aboF rempis.
n, w, ftear Mlit Kmpioyes' Catan.
PrS~isisnt. ID. tiAiley aeeFptary. William Halta.
dAg. atu iltA Ave. - Aegts se.4oud and fsaFtA
Aanatays a. AlexAntirfis Hall
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Meets let and ard Mondays ~ AleHander's
Hall. President. Thoa. MoGrath; secretary,
William G. liachnan. is2s =. 1ath Il.
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brotherhood Of Leather workers.
Meet ist aud ari Wednesdays At AlexAndsf's
Hall President, ,. =. kfenEs secretary, II. =.
Mofiedre. rs nth 81 \.
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n u. sses-.asie. Of the .a,loo. uaIors rso..
eard de-. not appear vii send Il IN Win lse.,
4 In thfs cohumn
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Mesls a IAisus remsle. ist aud sri Monslays
fras., hArfy Coflinl ~eCresaFJ. 0eonwe Weaver
80 Mestern ave.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Cooper Unioa No, e. Nests svpry rhurssiay
night ~ lAbut Temple President, j. L.. Aatphy,
NpcFrtary. Henri VandaFhy, isis Winter st. n. r.
Cooper~ Machine Nerher~' enian.
Mapls s@oond aad fouFth Tuesday al tahar
Tsmpie. ~ ". AaFphJ, fresad~ati J, A. Nal
tsneash, sscFetsry, - ~ ave. \
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Meets firut and third Wednesday ~ Alazan-
deF's Hall, ~ sixth II 30. Andrew Hendernon,
rresdent Arthur W, Field. Hccrstary, 500 Hum.
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Met. lsi and ~ S.sufslays Al As.ssahly HAIl..
hineeaF~alis and St. fAhi. alternately pFsaisieat
II. MeNAaahton, secFVtsFT, faai Schaeht Isl
ath - -
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Mests Second AID fsafth Monslays At Alps
Andes'u HALL " q Wslis, president, John W
uleaa. s=Sfeiary. W Ffth 81 4
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MAsss seanmd S1snF.Aas u ~ Rasa.sn Rsasl
- - - nurfAe~sa
The Twin-City American., 1899-05-18

Jsaraeyaasn harsers' URIaa No. 81.
Mesaa hFae and third MaRdAys a. Aian Ansiafs
Hall ChArias Hellefs. frasiftsaatl ". ~ Paine,
Cor. Aeerpary, a. Eastman ave
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Ae4ks f.e~Asys II y Wa.Asaxaz.a Ar4aaa \
tklfa nase< ~ s3saaaA f1uas3sas. ArsArr n
k1et4 serr~a~rs. 50 stsNscsss ass. ssssA.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-11
SCENES ABOUT HAvANA's PRISONS.

archway, j was confronted by little
gleam of light. 1t came from some
where ahead of me. a tiny spot just
discernible through the darkness.
DESERVING the wall at this point. I fol-
lowed that gieam Of light. As / advane-
ed. stiil sliding my feet along the floor,
the CLEAN enlarged. II did not light up
the space. but, like "A glowworn, sim
ply reflected a luminous spot i follow
ed that spot and traced IL into a wall.
The hole that reflected the light was no
larger than my two hands. Even that
small space was half taken up by four
heavy iron rods. two running length
wise and two across, and all welded to-
gether I'm the center The hole was
square, and the side OF each square
widened as IL reached outward. The
thickness of that wall must have been
nine feet Outside was an open space
not over six feet square. The place was
but dimly lighted. 80 | could not see the
top OF Il or the bottom. What the place
was for. unless 81 was an air shaft to
furnish air TO the dungeons UNDER
ground. I could not determine In the
side walls and in the wall opposite me
were openings similar TO the one l was
looking from. In the one straight across
and I'm the distance / could Just discern
the same kind OF iron bars. and II had
seen "a face glariny at me from between
those bars IL would not have surprised
me In the least. How many wild eyed
prisoners have glared at each other
across that open space this world will
never know.
IL would please me 10 have those Ca
banas dungeons lifted up that mis- ut
examine them by daylight. / would like
10 trace out few OF my wanderings.
Not once did / move. or dare 10 do so.
without my hands against the walls.
rs the minutes slipped by my excite
ment increased. The novelty OF the
thing had vanished entirely. I knew IL
must be getting near night, but as In
those dungeons IL was eternal night /
did not care for that only a. lessened
my chances OF finding my way out. I
hurried on and on until inally my hand
struck against a grated door. II was open
] worked my way around and through
~ ana was rewarded by seeing a streak
of light Leaving the walls. headed
Tor u with all the sr,cd possible. I'm
ssine my surprise and great delight 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-11

me to corner which I turned. and
then along "A side wall back toward the
passage. Suddenly, not 10 feet from the
corner, the wall ended. / reached one
hand around the edge and found-space
With the aid OF my foot | found that
that space reached TO the fioor. Keep
Ing my left hand upon the wall / edged
sideways, grOped about with the other
hand and soon touched a wall opposite
Working both hands up and over the
surface Of the stone / found that the
two walls were united overhead. This
convinced me that l was standing in
circular arch. also that there were deep
err darker dungeons beyond. For mo-
ment ] hestated. Those deeper dun
geons 1 had not bargained for. Stll
clnging TO the wall | felt my way
around small open cell not over 10 8
feet IN circumference and was soon
standing in a second archway similar
10 the first. Two more cells Of like char
acter were circled in the same manner,
and then, while standing in another