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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-07-11
UNLrsTED STOCKS.

The sales were $500 Index Horse.
shoe, and 500 Pssifs coast
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Tn Hia ploco

The. author of Cannon and Cam
era," "a war artist at the 'front.'" in
Cuba, says that after the destruction of
the Maine, Father Chadwick, her chap
lain, could be seen going hither and
thither, now on the shore and now.
afloat, caring for the bodies recovered
from the wreck, and setting down: all
possible notes which might lead to-
their Identification. Holzer, his zeal-
GUS and indefatigable assistant, was
among the wounded, and took his. fate
like a hero. When he was dying, i'm
hospital, Captain Sigsbee said few
cheering words to him, and held out
his hand. II can't shake hands. with,
you. Captain sigsbee,' said he. "My
hand is not in condition, SIR" "Ah,
my lad" said the captain, "you took
the wrong ship when you chose. the
Maine" "No, sir! No, sir! 1t was, the
right ship. have nothing to regret -
Soon after he died.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
bruce Claimants.

According to Melbourne correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail, two brothers,
named respectively George Carpenter
bruce, bootmaker, and Charles bruce,
house agent, claim to be the direct le-
ultimate grandsons of the T. G. bruce
who is alleged to have really been the
fifth duke of Portland. They main
tain that if Mrs. bruce establishes her
claim that the father of her husband,
Walter bruce, was the duke of Portland
in disguise. then they take precedence
of her son, for their father was son
of F.. C. bruce by marriage he con-
tracted before his marriage of which
Walter bruce was the issue. This
earlier marriage of 7. G. bruce (alias
the duke) was, they state, contracted
with Elizabeth Crickmer at Bury St.
Edmunds in 1916. The marriage on
which Mrs. bruce is relying was many
years later. George bruce is now TAX
ing legal steps to claim the dukedom
and is following the issue of the Eng
fish proceedings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
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north and south and that running east
ana west. Joined each other, | crep1
along until [ reached the corner
And then l began to ask myself
whether l could not make some use OF
the angle formed by the two walls.
had heard of prisoners escaping from
prison yard by putting the knees
against one wall and the back against
the other. and gradually working
themselves up. But for me this was
quite impracticable. The angle was
too obtuse; and, even if it had been an
acute one. had not the gymnastic
skill for a feat Of that kind. | did
make the attempt, but soon saw that
it was impossible. Still. l looked upon
the lofty walls where the coping of the
one met the coping of the other, far
above my head, with a dim feeling
that here, if | could only grasp it, lay
the solution of this maddening difficult
ty. And as l gaZed. an idea flashed in
to my mind! l had done it.
SO certain was l that the plan would
succeed that l could have laughed
aloud
The rain was still pouring down in
bucketfulS, but l did not mind that
how. searched around the open
ground until found stone as big as
my list, and then. with Il good deal OF
trouble l made it fast in the center Of
hey rope.
Then. standing a few yards back
from the wall, l threw the stone. with
the rope attached to it. right over. OK
actly at the point where the two walls
met.
| then tied one end of the cord to Il
bush that stood near. and carried the
other end along the south wall some
yards and fastened it in the same way.
Going back to the end | had left at the
corner. | carried it along the western
wall for some distance. and tied /: to
another bush. l then returned to the
end at the western wall. and hauled it
down about a yart. and tied it. 1t was
a slow plan. i'll: q sure one. and [ had
no time to waste in unsuccessful eff
forts.
BY thus mailing alternately at either
end of the rope raised the blight at
the other side of the wall, till, weight
ed as it was LIZ the stone. it caught Oh
the outside corner of the copestone.
where the coping of the west wall met
that of tha scut', one. All had to do
was to bring the TWO ends of the rope
carefully together. and l managed TO
do this without diSturbin" that pare oi
the rope which Lung on the other side
of the wall. In another minute | had
scrambled to he top by the help of the
rope; and Their l had only to let my
self drop to the ground. taking the
cord with me. l was free.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

cussing the possibility Of his securing
her small part at 80 late date, the
door was opened violently and a stout
gentleman burst upon them with a
perspiring face.
Theo. paled at the sight. Instinct
| lively he knew the manager had
| brought bad news.
your prima donna has the influenza,
and francesca cannot be produced.
That is all"
| The young men stood motionless. AT
blow his world had crashed in ruins
about him. The next instant Alma
spoke.
will you trust 'Francesca's' music
to me?"
Both men started as if they had been
shot-Theo with hope, the manager in
expostulation.
"You!" echoed the latter. who are
you?"
Il am nobody" she said calmly, "but
if you are willing 1 may be someone
yet"
'But-but you are mad. you could
not study the score by Thursday
night"
The familiar music was lying on
chair. She saw it, snatched at it, and
thrust it into Theo's hand.
Play the accompaniment to the in
VOCATION" she said. IT am going to
sing It,"
She began quietly. She realized as
the first bars left her lips that she
was singing for the crown of her am
bition; more than all, she knew that
she was singing for the salvation of
the man she loved. He knew it, too,
as their eyes met.
The managers eyebrows lifted, and
his hand shook little as he turned
the page.
For him l love--for him I adore"
And when it died with the last chord
the manager caught her by both hands.
'Mademoiselle,' he said gravely. 81
shall have the honor to submit a con-.
tract to you this afternoon. Your
friend should be grateful to you.''
But Theo. said nothing. Only his
face spoke-and it was eloquent
enough
Everybody knew what happened.
When the curtain fell on the last act
of Francesca" the audience rose to
their feet and called for the composer
with cheers that rang through the
house.
He stood bowling amid the deafening
plaudits, waiting for the frenzy to SUBJ
side. But that was not to be yet. The
prima donna must be recalled, and
Theo. led her on once more, and they
stood together while Paris screamed
itself hoarse.
Do you ask the sequel? 1t was a
party at gay Partisan hotel.
The bridegroom rises to return thanks,
and says it is an appropriate thing
that his wife and he should breakfast
in a restaurant today, because cit was
in certain restaurant * y seven
year ago not quite SO fashion
able, perhaps" etc. And the bride
laughs merrily, while the people Won
der why.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
CHAPTER XVIII.
4 Princes Gratitude.

My first thought. naturally. was to
get as far away from Peterhof as 1
possibly could. I crossed at a run the
field in which [ had landed and burst
ing through the hedge at the farther
side, l found myself in a lane leading
sOUthwards. | kept on at the top Of
my speed until came to Il village, and
then l took to the fields again rs
thought it very likely that there might
be policeman patrolling the streets,
who might ask me who | was 1nu
where [ had come from.
BY the time / got into the road again
at the other side Of the little town. it
was broad daylight. ] had intended to
find some wood in which | could hide:
but. on thinking the matter over, l de-
cided that it would be safe to push on
for some time at least. 1t was not vet
s o'clock, and it was not likely that
anyone would think Of rouSing the
Gar until after 8. 1t would be at
least an hour after that. probably
much more-before the search for the
missing monarch was carried beyond
the park gates. In any case, it was
not likely that Il man. who presented
the appearance of q broken-down ne
chanic. would attract the attention OF
the police. My real danger would arts,
when the Cars disappearance was
reported to the chief Of the secret po-
lice. When that happened. De Noilcff
would be sure to recollect that l bore
an extraordinary likeness to His Mai
esty, and he would be certain to come
to the conclusion that l had fooled him.
Then | would be safe nowhere within
the bounds of the Russian empire. BIT
for some hours. at all events, l would
not be suspected.
SO walked on. and at the first town
| came to that boosted a railway sta
ton, took train to u gOOd-Sizeu town
a hundred miles away. There changed
my name and my nationality. | be-
came Carl Baumgartner. a working
carpenter from Germany, because l
could speak German with tolerable flu
ency and had an amateur knowledge of
carpentry. In short. | became IA
v0rably known to several inhabitants
of the town. and considered myself
fairly safe from pursuit.
One of the first things / did on the
second day after my escape was to buy
Il newspaper. l was anxious to see
what the press and the public thought
Of the mysterious disappearance of the
emperor. and especially was eager to
know whether any guesses had been
made in the right direction.
To my amazement. there was not a
word that referred to the subject. !
bought another paper. thinking that,
II no ho1 cot in,
type before the all-absorbing news
reached the EDITORS room. Again, COM
plctc silence
1t was then that l realized, more full
ly tlian had yet done, what it must be
to live in Russia. The fact that the
Car had either absconded or been kid
raped must have been known to sew
eral persons; it was state event Of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
AN UNKNOWN.

There is-or there used to be-in &
squalid little street in the neighbor.
hood of the British Museum an eat.
ing-house. whose principal recon-
mendation in the eyes of its patrons
was three-course dinner for IL cents
1t boasted "first-class room," and
this was interesting on account of the
people to be seen in it.
On a certain January afternoon
however, the room contained but two
customers. They were a girl and a
young man-strangers to each other.
Both ordered and ate their dinners
furtively, and both seemed ashamed of
being there.
"Will you be offended if 1 speak to
you? | fancy we are in the same pro-
fession."
I'm the same boat. at any rate" she
said, with little rueful laugh. What
makes you think SOP
"You look musical. Aren't you?"
II sing" she said. and you?"
Il imagine l compose"
Have you done any good?" inquir
ed the girl, after slight pause.
Not yet. l only hope. Have you
an engagement anywhere?"
Not now; I'm trying for one"
cts an uphill life!" observed the
young man, with sigh.
Hateful" agreed the girl, and there
was a pause.
When they had paid their twelve
cents they left, but stood at the door
together
She held out her hand to him and
wished him good-by
"Good-by," replied he. ooh. one mo-
ment! Will you tell me your name?"
alma Breton. And yours?"
Mine is Theodore Farr."
ANY good fortune yet?"
"No, Promises-only promises-and
they mean so little!" she replied, dis
sonsolately.
They had met at dinner again; they
now met there daily. 1t had become
their habit-the custom of these two
waits in professional London-and
each found delight in the others COM
pany.
II have brought you back the score
of francesca she said. II think
almost know it by heart
"You like it?'
1T is really a masterpiece"
And yet no manager will look at
it," he said, bitterly.
Wait! Be patient!v
Il am worn out with waiting Bah!
talk of yourself. No chance OF an en-
gagement STILL you say?'
None"
The next afternoon she did not see
him at the clearinghouse, and she won
dered why. 1t was because he was ILL.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
balloons for the Dead,

In his capacity as high priest, the en-
peror has to offer at least forty-six sac
ri1ices to various gods in the course OF
a year, and as to each sacrifice is ded-
icated one or more holidays, Which
must be passed by him in complete SOL
itude. the miserable monarchs time
must be pretty we'll taken up. 1t is al
so a very strict religious rule that his
majesty shall offer in the course OF
every year many hundreds Of silk bal
looms before the tablets of his ancest-
ors. the unbroken line of which ex-
tends back before the life time OF Jesus
Christ. These balloons are made OF
the richest silk obtainable. and several
of the imperial silk manufacturers are
occupied the whole year through with
the fabrication of the material.-Pin-
ank Gazette.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
ROOM,

ROOM,
When he recovered and was able to
leave the house, a pitiable object, with
his pale face and hollow eyes, the first
thing he did was to wend his way to
the shabby table d'hote, and now it
was his turn to wonder, for his fellow
bohemian was not there
And winter stole into spring, and
spring into summer, but still he did
not see her, and at last he grew to
realize that they would not meet again
It was an Easter morning, seven
years later, as she came out of one
of the great railway stations into the
streets of Paris, tired and travel-stain-
ed.
The company with which she had
been touring the French provinces
had disbanded, and she had arrived in
the capital poor and friend1ess,. in.
search of new engagement.
She entered an unpretentious res
taurant close by, and while her morn
ing meal was being prepared amused
herself by glancing at a newspaper
IN. Theo. Farr!'' The name leaped
out of the page and struck her eyes,
Theo. Farr in Paris-in print! An
other moment showed her that Gran
cesca, new opera, by an unknown
composer, was to be produced. as ven
ture three nights hence.
Her capital was considerably under
$25. She would go to him and beg of
him, for the old times sake, the favor
of small part.
She swallowed her meal in ten mill
utes and made her way excitedly to
the stage door.
IN. Theo. Farr," the doorkeeper in
formed her, was lodging in the Rue
Tronchet."
In few minutes a cab landed her
at the door.
| He was smoking in an armchair by
the window, and sprang up with an ex-
| clamation of amazement.
"You! Is it possible? Oh. how glad
1 amt
"Tell me ALI" she cried, when she
| explained her errand. "Tell me all!
You are rich mani"
| "Oh, no, no-a poor one l teach and
write songs. But I've the chance Of
fame at last The work is being put
on as stop-gap, so to speak. but If II
succeeds"-he caught his breath. II Il
succeeded he was "made."
Time few, and while they were dis
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Peeled Chickens.

A party of visitors to the country
were very much interested last sum-
mer by the remarks of some New
York children, sent out by the sh-air
fund for week or two in the country.
There We're quite huber OF them play
ing about a pretty farmhouse one day,
when some passersby stopped and be-
gan to talk to them.
Did you ever see chickens beforey'
asked one lady, as a flock of fowls
came strutting down the lawn.
''Oh, yes.' said one of the eldest
wisely. with a knowing shake Of her
head, we've always seen 'em-lots-
only generally it was after they was
peeled. ''-Argonaut
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
One Omission.

Footlight-Did you notice that on the
now the name of every per-
son who furnishes anything for use In
the theater is printed!
Sue Brette-Well, I don't hnd the
name Of the person who furnished
those eggs which were used in your
act.-Yonkers Statesu an. i
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
She Had Had Exnericnce.

'.Ah!' he cried, kneeling at her feet,
SAY you will marry me, and 1 will be
your devoted slave for life"
Arise, Harry" she answered. "you
will not do. That was what my first
husband said, and before we had got
fairly out of the church he began tell.
ing me how he wanted me to wear my
hail" Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
The Ground Floor Preferr.a.

Little 4-year-old Marie lives. on, the
fourth floor of an apartment-house.
and one day she said: Mamma. is
heaven higher than this house?" eyes,
DEAR" was the reply "And will we go
there when we deg Eyes, If we are
good" well, then. mamma" said
Marie, Tets be real goody good and
maybe they'll let us occupy the ground
floor when we go there. Brooklyn
Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
To Jndxa Linen.

When purchasing sheer linen hand
kerchiefs those that are pure linen may
be readily recognized by .moistening
the tip of the finger and stretching
the fabric over 1t. Linen will show
the moisture through Immediately, but
cotton threads take more time to ali.
sorb the moisture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Are Yeu Using Aliens Foot-Easor

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet,
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Samples sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
DR. ]. n. RINDLAUB. Specialist
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. Oak.

Every man is hero and an oracle
to somebody, and to that person, what
ever he says has enchanted Value
Emerson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Couldn't Surprise Him.

Pottson-I see they've got yak out
at Lincoln Park.
Panz-A yak? Er-O, yes. The fact.
cries here are building them by the
thousand. They're going to supersede
the horse entirely.-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better it you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most amusing study, and
will put you in the way Of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers
are reliable; they send what they adj
v.-ltiSe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Oh That Deliciou, Coffee.

Costs but 1c per lb. to grow. salzer has
the seed. German Coffee Berry, pkg. 15c;
Java Coffee pkg. 16c. Salzer's New Am
erican Chicory 15c. Cut this out and send
115c for any Of above packages or send
S0c and get all 3 pkgs, and great Cata-
CO.. La Crosse, Wis. GW.n.1
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
A Mnfden.s Philosophy.

"Millichent spent half the night max,
ing paper flowers. Why is she in such
a. hurry to finish them?''
"Oh, She thought if she hurried hard
she could get all the paper cut before
her shears got duu."-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

Dr.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer
Is an excellent remedy for children. Mrs. VIM.
Frogue, Columbus, Kan. CSC. q bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

The oourtsllip of Romeo and Juliet
discloses spark of Shakespearean Sc
Mus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

After crosses and losses men grow
humber and wiser.-Franklin. ~.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

Self.trust is the essence of herotsm
Emerson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06

and only durable wall coating.
entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use in
white or twelve beautiful tints
- by adding cold water.
\, AIDES naturally prefer Ala
BASTINE for walls and cell
1ngs, because 1t is pure. clean.
d derea form, IN 1 ~ l ua pack
ages, with full directions.
5dr sssoass aos sn msd from sm
whiting, chalks. clays, etc..
and stuck on walls with de-
caying animal glue. ALABAS-
- TINE 10 not kalsomine.
- EwARE Of the dealer who
says he can sell you the Same
thing" as ALABASTINE or
:.somethinE Just as good" II. as
ing to deceive you.
- ND IN OFFERING something.
no has bought cheap and tries.
to sell on ALABASfINEs do.
mands, he may not realize the,
damage you will suffer by g.
kalsomine on your walls.
,ENsIBLE, dealers will not buy
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one b.
selling and consumers by usl0&
infringement. Alabastine Co..
own right to make wall coat.
ing to mix with cold water,
HE INTERIOR WALLS Of
every schoolhouse should be-
coated only with pure. durable
ALARASTINE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons arc
used annually aor this work. :
NJ pr1y1Nc AL,ARAaTINE. sea
that packages are properly la-
beled. Beware OF large 10uH~
pound package light kRlso-
mine offered to customers IN
q fve-pONAd package.
\ - JMSANCE Of wall paper ts Oh.
Waited by ALARASTINE. It
N can be used on plastersd walls.
wood Ceilings, brick or cam,
vas. A child can brush 1t on.
1t does not rub or scale OK.
sTARllsHED IN favor. shun
all limitations. Ask paint dealer
OF druggist for tint card. Write
for "Alahasttne Era" free, to
ALARAeTINE co., Grand
RGpids. Michigan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-04-06
Hoods: SaadabmiM
Il:lzZz I!E3!l3l:lff9

Hoods Pills cure liver ills the non-irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-30
THREE MILLION
IS NOT ENOUGH.
Cuban Representatives to Inform the
President That the Loan" is So
Small as 10 Be Useless.

WASHINGTON March @-senores
NUUion aud uevia. tte representatives
or the Cuban Assembly. did not appear
at the state Department or the War De-
partment to-day. The resolutions which
they will seek To- present 90 the President
Oithout the preamble are as follows:
"The Assembly oI Representatives. of
people iu arms of cuba. resolves.
"Fust-To give public te timony of its
ur0fDund gratitude and of thc sincere
gratitude OF the army and OF the people
oC cuba Tor the magLanimOus assistance
with which tine people aud lhe Congress
of the United States strengthened the
cause of ile Independence of our cOun-
try Fastening and assuring it's triumph
as Well as 90 give testimony of frs most
respectful consideration aud gratitude 10
the President and government of that
noble nation for the uum.stakase proofs
of disintcrcsteJ sympathy and help which,.
with such efficiency they gave the
Cubaus. contributing SO gl0rlously first
TO the independence and then 90 the pOlit-
caI aul economic reconstruction of the
country as we'll as the establishment of
order and the Cuban nationality in q de-
yaetated island exhausted by war.
Second To declare at the same time
90 the people and fo the government Of
the United states ina. tho people in 8rus
and thc assembly a- its legitimate rep
resontatyc. are gratlded at the present
o. 100000 with which the President Of
The United States wants 10 contribute
to The aid and dishaudment of our SOL
diers bui THAT founded on the greater
and mo-o exact knowledge of the charac-
ter and needs OF our army and the agri-
cultural and economic situation Of our
country. the Assembly of Representa- lives.
because ST wishes tine peace and desires
90 contribute 90 the humanitarian ends
Of the policy of Intervention. considers
b its duty 10 declare that this sum
which. for our honor we cannot accept
as gIft but as "a loan-is by all means
insufficient and so useless, and therefore
ask of thc Pres dent of the United states
for his necessary authorization 10 raise
tho funds which are indispensable. ana
which VIII Doe exclusively applied 20 the
Cuban troops 40 that they can be ola-
banded without difficulties or apprehen-
sIons. so That "a definite and lasting peace
may reign in the Island Of Cuba. ana
"rhrd-To appoint a committee OF
three representatives so that they may
deliver so the President Of the United
States these declarations Of the Assem-
bly," :.