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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

average for - days a n stretch, with
1SS pounds weight on tlic animals
back. implies not only the great STAN
ina of the sJeed. bat altogether eXcep-
tional care and management on the part
of the rider. NJ. Cottu began 10 train
his mount-a half-brecd irish mare.
Irish Lass, seven years old, standing
just under II hands-on Easter Mon
day, beginning with gentle ride of
10 miles or So and gradually increas-
Ing the daily distance up 70 40 miles.
In conversation with Paris CORE
spondent Mr.. Cottu explained that the
great secret Of success on long-distance
rides is TO avoid overhcating your
mount. II never" he said, kept Irish
Lass ut the trot for more than one
and a quarter miles. / always dis
mounted when we came TO hill and
led her up It, Some days | walked
at least 20 miles. When we came to
our stopping place | let her stand
few minutes 10 cool and then nnsad-
died her and gently rubbed her back
with the bare hand TO restore circula-
liOu III the DdIlS NflSbtn upbn ny Lnt
saddle. Then groomed her carefully,
took her into her stable, and gave her
her food. AS soon as she had taken
1t she used 10 lie right down at once.
but she was always ready for the road
again. | gave her between 20 and "a
quarts of oats and between II and 10
quarts of milk every day, with fair
amounted Of water when she wanted
ii, provided the water was not TOD
cold. gave her from -four to six
hours rest in the middle of the day, SO
as to escape the heat, only about two
hours at night. | always slept in the
saddle with her, and did not take off
my clothes after leaving Vienna to ar
irving at Paris. There was no time
for baths or anything OF that sort As
we never did more than six and a half
miles an hour. even over level country,
we had to spend a good many hours
day on the road"
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60 HE family treasure as 1t was
- tremely proud of it, was tiny
jeweled case containing portrait of
Queen Victoria. 1t represented her as
a little girl of about L. and was a val
liable little work of art.
In obedience 10 his wife's request Mr.
Brudd unlocked the cabinet and took
the medallion from the secret drawer
in which it was kept.
"Some OF the tilagree work at the back
IS injured" said Mrs. Brudd, land we
ought to have that stone replaced
Yes; l shall take it up TO town to-
morrow" said her husband, "and have
1t properly examined"
He was about to replace the medal
lion in the cabinet when his daughter
remarked, in tone of mild protest.
You have not shown 1t to Mr. Matlock,
papa"
His position was an unfortunate one
He had had the misfortune, or good for
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

see, | told her 1t was quite safe in my
pocket. AS matter of fact, at that
moment it was broken into twenty
small pieces"
Il think that little difficulty might be
avoided by exercising some tact" said
Mr.. Matlock. Il shouldn't say any
thing TO Mrs, Brudd about 1t until the
medallion has passed out Of her pos
session. When It Is no longer her own
property she won't mind so much"
Il don't think / quite understand
you," said Mr.. Brudd, genuinely puz-
zled.
Didn't understand that when Yio-
let was married the medallion would
be given to herY
Yes" said Mr.. Brudd, beginning to
see what was coming.
"Then get Violet married as quickly
as possible. Give the medallion to her
1t will be much easier to explain 1t all.
I shall be very happy to help you," he
continued, obligingly. 81 will not only
provide you with a new portrait to re-
place the one you have broken, but I
will undertake to find a husband for
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
Puerto Ricans Need Relief.

New York. Sept. 29.-Rev. IL. 2. Nc
Cormick one of the government inspectors
of charities in Puerto Rico, has written a
letter to General j. T. Morgan, III which
the details OF the Puerto Rican relief work
carried on after the hurricane ARE described
at length. He says that the number Of
persons requiring relief is about 25,00o,
and great number of them live in the
mountains and other equally inaccess-
ible places.
DIR. Mccormick describes the difficult
ties at length, but says that efforts have
been made to reach as many as possible
of the alcaIdes on horseback and by boat.
The work in general includes the organic
ing of local relief juntas, both male and
female; the correcting of abuses and the
suggesting of Improvements.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
The Gloom Deepening.


London, sept 3o.- The 1ransN'u sit
ualloh remains unchanged, though II any
thing the ieellng OF gloom mas drepehed.
Nabic@rams nom pretoria and NapetoWn
sho" that the general impression prevails
there that the Beers Will not recede from
them position and that the feeling OF un-
rest at Pretoria has been lntehslhrd.
dispatch today announces that the
lIan~Vad government has begun to APP
point officers to 90 to the front IN case OF
hoStllltles. The executive council OF the
fahsNaal had prolonged sitting yeater'
day and has been IN constant t'lrgraphl
communication with the Orange Free
State. NO decision, 1t Is now sad, re
g'rdins the attitude OF the Free State has
yet been reached.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
THE WORLDS GnA<ARY.
Britain Wants All Supplies She Cnn
secure.

Chicago, Sept. 90 The Record says
American horses will drag English am.
munltion wagons and heavy artillery over
the plains OF the Transvaal in the event
Great Britain and the Beers clash arms.
OrderS came from London Yesterday to
firm of horse dealers at the Union stock
yards to buy up all the l20O-pound gun.
hers the western market afforded. and
make arrangements for immediate ship
mcnt. stress was laid upon the fact that
ANIMALS were wanted for the impending
South African campaign and the telegram
was marked rush" and Imperative"
The horse market at the wards was
stirred by the news Telegraph orders
were flashed to breeders in Illinois. Mis-
>oui and Iowa for reservations of choice
stock with the expectation that the first
consignment will leave Chicago for Eng
land the latter part of the week
The specifications that must be adhered
to IN the selection OF the artillery horses
dealers say will make the filling of such
Il wholesale order somewhat difficult Of
accomplishment at this time. The prices
which the British government set as 4
limit range from 81 10 to Sl25 head One
firm declared that the extra high standard
needed would mean practical cornerirg
of choice stock if Il consignment as heavy
a, SEQ horses was made.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

Belgrade, Servia, Sept. 27.-rhe court
has rendered Judgment in the case OF the
prisoners who have been on trial for some
time past, charged with the attempted as.
sa,sination of former King Milan Of
Servia, July 6, when he was shot at by
the Bosnian named Kne2evlc.
Knezevic and Pasitch, leaders OF the
conspiracy, were sentenced TO death; 10
others were condemned to 20 years inn
prisonment, one TO nine years and seven
ia five years. Six were acquitted.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

The permanent organization Of the Am
erlcan Hide & Leather Company has been
effected.
A formal strike of brickIayels and stone
masons employed on the new federal
building in Chicago has been ordered.
Kid Mccoy had little difficulty in get
ting away with Steve ODonncl in the
arena in New York city. 1t took six
rounds.
The heavyweight championship battle
between Tom Sharkey and Jim Jellries
will take place on October p, instead of
the 23d.
As a result of domestic quarrel Jud
son Herrenden of Port Huron, Mich, has
three bullets in his body and Mrs. Herren-
den is dying
But three of the Spanish vessels now at
Hong Kong will be of any use to the
United States-the Don Juan de Austria,
Isla de Cuba and Isla de Lu2on.
An attempt was made recently to wreck
the east-bound passenger train on the
Montana Central passenger train on the
Montana Central railway at Iron Siding,
north of Helena, Mont.
Rear Admiral Winfield s. Schley will
succeed Rear Admiral Howison in com
mand of the South Atlantic station. lie
has no protest to make against the as
signment which the navy department Sc
lected for him.
The trial of Admiral Nontojo former
chief in command of SPANS naval forces
in the Philippines, has began. The prose
cution demanded a sentence of imprison-
ment for life, with dismissal from the ser
vice.
he oilcry owned by the Fraser River
Oil & Guano Syndicate, situated opposite
Ladner's Landing, Vancouver, b. C., WAS
almost totally destroyed by fire recently.
The loss exceeds $4,000, covered by in
surance.
General Brooke has issued an order per-
hitting municipalities to pull down and
dispose of all temporary Spanish forthi-
cations, returning to the owners such ma
tprial as was cOntiscated by the Spanish
Cor governmental Purposes.
Over 5000 persons are dead and missing
as a result of the recent typhoons III
japan. according to adyices brought by
the steamer Empress OF India from the
Orient. The empress dowager of China IS
said to be seriously i'll. Ii Hung Chang
has been recalled to power.
President Loubet has visited the site OF
the exposition of 1900 and urged the d.
rectors of the work to exert themselves to
the utmost, in order to show the world
in 1900 that France IS still a strong, la
borious, united nation, whose generous
soul is filled with the sense Of her mission
OF progress and peace, and that she has
not been affected by feeting quarrels."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
Captnred by Rebels.

Manila, Sept. 27.-The insurgents have
captured the United States gunboat Ur-
daneta in the Orani river, ON the north
est side OF Manila bay, where she was
patroling. One officer and nine OF her
crow are missing. The gunboat Petrol
sent TO investigate. returned and reported
the I-rdaneta beached opposite the town
Of orani on the Orani river She was
burned and the following guns with their
ammunition were captured: A one
FOUNDER, one Colt automatic gun and one
Tordenfeldt, % millimeter, gun
The crew of the Urdaneta are prisoners
or have been killed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

Chicago. Sept. % According to reports
received at the local government ob,crva-
tory. the continued cool weather brought
on unusually heavy no-ts for this sea-
son of the year the past few nights. It
is believed, however, that the crops are
far enough advanced to be ont of danger
and no i'll effects are feared. l'ro~ts have
been general throughout Iowa, Missouri.
northern Illinois, Michigan Wisconsin
and Kansas.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

tune, to fall in love with his hosts
daughter, but Mr.. Brudd refused his
sanction 10 the match, and although his
wife lent her daughter certain amount
of half-hearted and hesitating support,
Mr. Matlock' ; prospects were not at
all rosy.
In the meantime, he was working
hard to make career for himself rs
an artist There were many who be
lieved his work showed promise OF
great distinction. but Mr.. Matlocks in
come was microscopic.
In reply TO his daughters protest Mr..
Brudd handed the medallion to the
young fellow In chilling silence. 1t
was an unpleasant situation, but Mr.
Matlock was too tenaciously in love
with his hosts daughter 10 fret much
1t IS always a great step toward vic
tory when man has the women Of the
family allied on his side.
Has Violet never told you how we
came to possess the medallion?" asked
Mrs. Brudd
Mr., Matlock replied in the mega tive
and begged to hear the story. while
Mr.. Brudd gave an irritable "Pish"'
1t appeared that Mrs. Brudd's mother
had occupied a position in the Princess
NictOrla's household and her royal mis-
tress had given her this little miniature
of herself as a wedding present.
Mrs. Brudd wouldn't accept 81 900
for that said Mr.. Brudd. pompously,
as he finally replaced 1t in the cabinet
and turned the key.
NO more would |, If It were mine"
said Mr. Matlock. TO which his host
gave another significant "Pishr'-as
much as to say that what he would do
for $1,000 was of no consequence to
anybody.
When | am married it is going TO be
given to me- said Violet, with a sly
look at her mother
WHO said so. | would like to
know" said Mrs. Brudd.
1T was given to guantanamo when
she married and she gave it to yon
when you married; so of course It will
be given to me when | marry" said the
young lady.
Later in the evening It happened that
Violet and Mr.. Matlock were making 8
pretense at playing billiards. while
Mrs. Brudd goOd-naturedly performed
the duties Of marker" Suddenly #
occurred to Mrs. Brudd that her hus-
band had left the key Of the cabinet in
the lock, and she sent Violet to fetch II
Five minutes later she returned with
a white face Girl-like, she had opened
the cabinet to have peep at the medal
lion. 1t was not there.
Mr.. Brudd was shut up in his library.
where he had been since dinner. They
decided not to give him the alarm, but
to go at once 10 the dra wing-room and
make a thorough search. 1t might be
that 1t had not been replaced, though
each felt nearly positive that they had
seen Mr. Brudd put 1t back in It's recep
tacle. The ~-arch was unavailing.
1T will do no good to look here any
longer" said Mrs. Brudd at last.
Somebody has taken 1t from the cab
met. That Is quite clear. Whoever did
1t probably thought we should not look
for 1t again tonight. But 1t must be
somewhere IL the house. We had bet
Ger 20 TO MI. Brudd and get his help"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
LON6-DiSTANCE RIDE.
NJ. Cottu Covers 7S5 Miles in Twelve
DaNs Fourteen EOnrs.

\ very remarkable ieat Of horseman-
ship has been accomplished by a young
Frenchman NJ Charlie Cottu. lie
rode the whole of the way from Wen
ma. to Paris, 7S5 miles. in II days and
II hours. using only one horse, and
what is still more noteworthy, brought
his mount into Paris in thoroughly
81 miles is a good deal more than the
average horse can be expected to ac-
complish in a day, and TO keep up this
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

The two ladies. of course. passed out
of the room first; but Mr. Matlock. in
stead of following them Immediately.
returned on the pretense of turning
down lamp.
The moment he was alone he picked
up n tiny object lying under a chair
near the cabinet, examined it closely.
and put it in his waistcoat pocket. Then
he followed the two ladies to the IL
brary
Charles, the medallion is not in the
cabinet!'
Il don't suppose It is" said her hus-
band. still without looking up 1t hap
pens TO be in my pocket"
Thank goodness. was in such a
fright. You are quite sure you have it
safely?"
ION, yes" he said
MAY look at it?" she asked.
There's no need for that" said Mr..
Brudd, shortly.
II anybody had been watching Mr..
Matlock's face they would have seen
Il namused smile flicker across it.
An hour later, the two ladies having
gone to bed, he went to the library.
Mr.. Brudd was evidently annoyed to
see him, but the young man declined to
notice it.
Can l speak to You for a few mo
ments?'
"Certainly," said his host; but, Of
course. you quite understand, Matlock
that If you want TO speak about the
| subject we have already discussed you
are wasting your own time and mine,
too. l shall not consent to an engage
ment between you and Violet"
"Oh, 1t isn't that" said the younger
man. Il want To speak to YOU about
the medallion. | think you have had
the misfortune to drop the medallion
and break it,"
What makes you think tbat?"
Il found portion Of it underneath n
chair in the drawing room. Here 1t is.
lie produced from his pocket the
fragment of ivory he had picked up
unknown to the ladies. Mr.. Brudd
| looked crestfallen. Like most over
I bFdl INK lufui ne .Hdltu TO loon flOlcu-
louS. He had dropped the little orna-
ment in taking it out of the cabinet.
and had gathered up the pieces. hoping
it would be possible to get it mended in
such way that his wife would not
know OF the catastrophe
Il dare not tell my wife what has
/ happened he said, in tone 50 differ.
ent from his ordinary tone that Mr..
/ Matlock could scarcely res rain a smile
she Is almost SuperstitiouS about it,
"Anybody viii he able to see that II
has been mended. Let me paint a new
portrait. | could do 1t within A few
days, and | will undertake to say that
/ 1t will be so like the original that no
one will be able to detect the difference.
! You could have these pieces put to-
/ gethcr, also"
Yes, yes" said his host, but what
/ about Mrs. Bludd? If you were a mar
| ricd man. Matlock. You would know
/ how unpleasant 1t is to admit to your
wife that YOU have deceived her. You
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

Miss Brudd, who viii be glad to marry
her tomorrow morning II necessary"
Greatly to her establishment, Violet
was informed the following evening
that her father had decided to sanction
her engagement.
There were now two ivory medal
lions the mended original and the
cop. Forget Mc-NUt.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30
The Cat was All Right.

MARY, l hope you took good care Of
my animals while | was away"
Indeed | did, ma'am; only once ]
forgot to feed the cat"
81 hope she didn't suffer"
"Oh, no, indeed, ma'am. She ate the
canary and the parrot. It'll Bits.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

II a child is taken with contagious
disease. its father misses an oppOrtu-
nifty II he doesn't trace the origin OF
the disease back TO q time when the
family went visiting.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

The British empire has population
OF 400, 100000 people; of this number
40, 405, 900 are in Europe, 308, 800, 900 in
Asia, 45,0O0,000 in Africa, including
Egypt, 100000 in American colonies
and 5,500,0 900 in Oceanica.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-09-30

ORGANIZATION continues everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

All sawed burners-insur-
ing perfect combustion and
no waste of gas. Double
burner and simmering bur
ner-24-fn. square top-and
extra Gin. side rack. Large
oven and broiler, All bur
ners instantly removable
without unscrewing a bolt
or nut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

of the United States. Smith was respited
by the President, from time to time, until
the highest tribunal in the land, last Janu-
airy directed that he, as we'll as Strather
and Winston be granted a new trial.
The second trial began January 80. Four
days later the jury was discharged having
been unable to agree, much to the surprise
of every one familiar with the facts in the
case. verdict of guilty as indicted was
returned as the climax of the third trial,
which began February 16 last, and was
concluded February Is. Justice Cole, the
4th of March, overruled motion for a new
trial, and sentenced Smith to be hanged
the 18th of May (coday) between II o'clock
and O'Clock. An appeal to the Court or
Appeals was noted, but not being perfect
ed was dismissed. and the 18th of last
month the warrant of executions was issued.
Attorneys Warder Voorhees, and F. s.
Key Smith. who were assigned to the case
by the court, defended Smith throughout
the proceedings with such energy and abil-
ity that the court saw fit to compliment
them. Assistant District Attorneys Joseph
Shillington. and John E. Laskey represented
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

you to realize the enormity of your crime
and to repent, and may He have mercy on
your soul"
THANK you" said Smith. in the most
nonchaiant manner. lis there anything
further?
Smith was escorted from the room by two
bailiffs He chuckled to himself as he
passed through the doorway.
UnderSOes Three Trials.
Smith was tried three times. He was in
dicted the 31st of December, 1897, and
pleaded not guilty when arraigned the 18th
of January, 1885, The first trial began
February a. 1898, and a verdict of guilty
as indicted was reported three days later.
Justice Bradley the 4th of March, over
ruled a motion for new trial and sem
fenced Smith to be hanged Thursday, May
L. just one year ago today. An appeal to
the Court of Appeals was taken, and the
case thereupon assumed the status that
prevailed in the cases of Strather and
Winston, who were executed last Friday
The question at issue was whether or not
the trial justice had authority to Instruct
the jury concerning the circumstances un-
der which verdict Of guilty might be
qualified. The case went to lne Court of
Appeals and thence to the Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

n 81 each or soc for
three DC Ribbed
Lisle Thread Vests, with
and without sleeves. SD
perior 25c garments In
all sizes. Use Is a spe-
cial price for tomorrow
only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
New Handkerchief

n Re- for summer styles in nearly one hun
dred different effects. They are as
pretty as any previously here at 25c This
fact Will soon be recognized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
VOTE TO ADJOURN WORTH $50
sensational Statement Made INV Meu
Der of MissOurf IeuixIafure

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 1.-THE
mouse yesterday adopted resolution for
hnai adjournment May -, after a hot de-
pate In which Mr.. Barrett charged that
the effort to adjourn was Influenced by the
lobby. Amid the bowling he said that he
understood that adjournment votes brought
800 apiece: that he had been offered that
sum to vote for adjournment, but would
not say who made the offer
Cleary of Kansas City said people who
TAXED much of boodling and corruption
were invariably deprayed. Barrett replied
that he regretted the attack made on him,
but would not answer Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

SZ.SS for S. Parasols. Note
the ivory tips to the paragon
frames, and the ivory eyelet for
the ribbon loop. All the novel
ties OF the season, in White,
Black and colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

up. Burns common kero-
sene oil. Gives hotter flame
than gas or gasoline. Alb
solutely safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

REDDING. Cal, May 1.-THE machine
shops and foundry of the Mountain Cop
per Company at Keswick, together with
the machinery. two locomotives and a num-
Der of box cars, were destroyed by fire last
night. Loss, $4,000. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

ger and then killed himself yesterday. The
tragedy Is the result of love affair A
corset steel detected the first bullet ana
than a flesh wound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12

Thousands OF situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns of The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-12
Corset Steel saved Girls Life.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 12.-George
Hink'ey. barber, employed In the Plank
inton House shop. shot Miss Bertha Krue-