davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

broad and long, with the strength OF all
time 10 its iron locked frame. spanning
the stream-the present, bridging past
and future.
On it q girl silhouetted. like white
cameo, against the luminous West. She
leaned fair arms on the old gray parapet
and gazed wistfully into the sunset.
A ringing step. coming nearer. nearer.
She did not look. Life was over for her,
and with life, necessarily interest and
curiosity.
A pair of masculine arms appeared on
the rail beside hers. Listlessly che
turned.
"You! / thought you were going at
two!"
$50 l was. but I didn't. l waited to
find out" His head bent. while master
ful eyes, like eteel, held hers. (which
ie 1t to be?"
Nobody" she answered drearily, with
total disregard Of grammar. This NOR
ming you saw q millionaire in love. The
evening, alas! finds her bereft Of ready
cash. stock going down, no chance to re-
deem her bankrupt capital or to make q
new investment" She shook her chest.
nut head dolorously. Nobody"
Yes. one body" drawing her hand
through her arm. "I've come back to
advance for you. to prove the value Of
Back Number. Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18
Reminder.

Reminder.
Crawford-How was it you didn't
have any fresh vegetable at the farm
house where you were boarding?
Crahshaw-I fancy the old farmer was
sensitive and didn't like to have any
green good around.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

Do you get Your Courier regularly ?
Please compare address. II incorrect,
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

Do you get your Courier regularly !?
Please compare address. II incorrect.
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18
No lest to Il.

Miss Summit-He is too enormously
rich for you, dear,
Miss Pslisade- What do you mean?
Miss Summit-Wby, with a man like
that, there would be no fun in beng ex-
travagant.-Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

The Rock Island playing cards are
the slickest you ever handled. One
pack will be sent by mail on receipt Of
Is cents in stamps. A money order or
draft for SO cents or same in stamps will
secure packs. They will be sent by
express. charges prepaid. Address,
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R'y,
Chicago.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

flashed.
"Oh, you prefer them like this-I see.
But pray 60 on; I'm interested"
"After you went swsy"-she didn't
turn her head again. but looked past
him-"I'm afraid I firted little"
"Afterf Yes. am glad was spared
the pain OF it,"
II made q lot OF people mad. 30 finally
I decided it was best to be just honest.
you know"
mo, I don't know. but ! accept the
amendment. And pray how did this
new deal work. may ask?"
"That's the trouble: tol6 them all
the exact truth. 1t was really best" in
tone of eager defense.
Truth! How much ie done in thy
name!" he quoted. "And the truth
and may hear what particular form it
tooki" De shot at her sharp scrutiny,
but her guilelese serenity remained I'M.
broken.
Il simply said to each one: i don't
love you-but then don't love anybody
else"
"And was that true?"
Certainly. Didn't tell you I de-
cided on the TRUTH"
Beg pardon" he murmured, did it
develop properly. according to specifica-
tions!"
"How do you mean" suspiciously.
"O5, not at oil. Go on. I'm all atten-
tion.'
Then each one asked me to take
time, and l did. ! made no difference
at al between them, virtuously. II
Get the same day for each.
"Great heavens! to marry them!
Wasn't that rather heavy investment
for even such . reckless Spectator as
yourself!"
ITO answer" she added composedly.
TO answer" he echoed.
"Yss,' she said; yes or no."
well. did your"
Not yst."
-.sOh, it isn't settled. thsn?,
mo, that's where the trouble comes
in"
II don't understand" he said. puzzled.
This was growing distinctly interest
ing-to him..
Its the uncertainty" she explained.
Il wish it ware over. It's very wearing
not 10 know which OF them-there are
five-is to be my fate"
Zone 10 bound for the post, 10 he?'
"Yes. indeed. I can't 60 through with
it again. / have concluded to choose
one Of the present appliesnts. Still
that look OF seraphic innocence.
well" he Intercepted impatiently.
well, I simply can not make up my
mind. They are oil % irreproachable."
A long sigh. IF only you could help me!
You offered. you know"
Have the honor Of their acquaint-
ancei When ia the time up!"
Today" desperately; $50 you SEQ"
With gesture Of utter abandonment.
Consulting hrs watch. he rose hurried.
~. lawfully sorry, I'm sure, but
must 60. Accept SINGER, coincidence"
with sarcasm, ain this crisis / would
be charmed to discuss it further, but
the truth lie, thie stop-over is pleasure
and business combined. My train goes
at two. and l must see man. Good
bye"
After all, she's just q common. place
fiirt." he thought, irritably; "and
simply pitched into her trap. OF course,
her mind is already made up, and she is
juet playing me for another CATCH
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

To Gibbs Of tan taking The Courier the
annual Subscription price Is seventy five
cents Us cents. Regular Subscription pfiee
-ooe dollar pr year
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18
Close Cali.

"A hear Dick was chased by dog
how 10 he now?"
'he's all right, but his clothes are q
little lit Of. Town Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

Do you get your Courier regularly |?
Please compare address. II incorrect,
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

A Definition-A satirist is man who
discovers things about himself, and then
says them about some one else.-Life.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

The COURIER (A,rn
And any One Dollar XXI I'll
Woman's Club Magazine .UU
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

are practically annihilated
by the ocean cables and
land telegraph systems
which now belt the cir
conference of Old Earth in
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-08-18

A swift river turned to path of gold
under the Westering sun. A bridge,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23
ANGL0-GERNAN
POLICY AGREED TO.
Formal Reply Will be
Made in a Day or Two.
THE THIRD CLAUSE
United States Not Willing TO be Party
to a Threat.
CONCURRENCE OF THE POWERS.
The German Charge Much Gratificd
With the assurances Iicccivcd
from Secretary Hay. aud
Thinks the SaIutiou Of
the Chinese Puzz.c
Near ut Hand.
CONCURRENCE OF THE POWERS.
The German Charge Much Cratincd
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, October 22.-It was au-
thoritaEvely stated tonight that the
United States Government views with dis
tinct favor the principles enunciated IN the
hrglo-Gsrrnan agreement relating to
China, and that a formal response 20 that
effec: will be nadp at an early day to
the invitation extended to this Govern
meni 10 accept the principles of the agree
ment.
The German Charge d'Affaires, Count
DeQuadt, had a conference with Secretary
Hay this afternoon.
Mr.. sHay expressed his satisfaction at
what had been done, saying he felt 1t to
be in complete harmony with the policy
this Government had pursued
Count DeQuadt was gratihed with these
assurances, and left with the belief that
there was such a harmonious understand
ing on the general principles involved that
The concurrence of the Powers was near at
hand.
The American reply is likely 20 be in the
form of a note of approval rather than any
formal adherence to the alliance
SERIOUS QUESTION
About the only serious question which
has arisen as to the American reply was
on clause three of the Anglo German agree
ment. This states ,llat in case of another
Power making use of the complications in
China in order TO obtain territorial advan-
tages Germany and Great Britain reserve
tire right 10 reach Il preliminary under
Standing on the eventual step TO be taken
fer the protection OF their interests This
is open 10 the construction of BEING a
! threat against other Powers, and there
Was 10 desire On the part Of officials here
To give American adherence TO anything in
the nature of q threat
IT is probable. that the American reply
wifi not go beyond accepting the principle
that Germany and Great Britain have
right to agree between themselves as to
their eventual course. But there IS not
likely to be anything which Wiz commit
this Government to accept this eventual
agreement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23
LEE AND WITHERS.
They Address Good Crowd In Coaum-
bian Hall, Staunton.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)


.sTAUSTON. VA. October 22-Th;s. The
last court-titly of the campaign. was given
up entirely 10 the Democracy. Republicans
did not have any speaking.
The Democrats occupied Columbian Hall
and were addressed by R z, Lee, Jr., and
State Senator Withers. of Danv!Ie, Va.
Mr. Lee discussed the Philippines as to
Imperialism and the Standing army TO
over-awc workinsmen in large cities He
touched very lightly on trusts, and poured
hot shot into Mr.. Hanna. He IS a very
pleasant speaker, except his voice is not
good. He was hoerally applauded.
Senator Wtthers spoke at length on the
second c;auss of the financial bill OF
March. 1860, He complained that it took
the finances of the country out of the
hands Of the Government and save it to
the National Banks. He discussed the
rusts.but c5ed only the Standard OIL Trust
and the Sugar Trust: criticised their rela-
ttons to National Banks and railroads. ard
John d. Rockefeller's influence in. all these
matters
He took the same position on mtlitarism
as had been taken by Lee
Senator Withars has a good voice. pleas
ant manners, and made a fine impression.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23

they have suggested viii, like those m 1an-
toned IN the reply of the United States.
prove no e1,1oarra ss-le1t TO the progress of
Tie negotiations IN .tiie course Of which
they can be frankly discussed with view
10 common ac-etci e,lt.
..Yieidiag. as Il does. in accord with the
French Government, that the essential
thing now is 10 prove to the Chinese Gov
ernTnent that The Powers are ready 10
meet Il in the EIath OF peaceful neeotia-
tons. and that they are united in their
repeatedly declared decision to respect
The Integrity OF China and the independence
of is Government while equally united
II, the resolve 10 obtain rishtful satisfac-
ton fo,. the WRONGS they and their ma
tons have suffered. this Government has
Instructed its Minister IN Pekin to concur
in presenting to the Chinese Plenipoten-
tiaries the points upon which we arc
agreed as the initial step towards ncgo-
tit,tso;s ana towards the re-estabish1ne,it
Of the effective power and authority of the
Imperial Governmnt
OPEN DOOR.
'I'ile Government Of the United States
believes that the happy influence upon
the determination of the Chinese Emperor
and of his Government. which the Gov
c-n!nent of the French Republic anici-
pates as the result of this step. will be still
further induced if the Powers were to in
cludei as part of their initial declaration
collective manifestation of their deter
miriation TO preserve the territorial integ-
rity and the administrative entirety of
China and to secure for the Chinese ma
ton and for themselves the benefits of
open and equal commercial intercourse
between the Chinese Empire and the
world at large.
Department OF State, washington,
Oct. ~, 1900"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23

Shots Exchanged With Police, But
No Damage Done Beyond
Breaking of Glass.
CEv Associated Press.l

VII TrKEsBARRE. P-A, October 22.-This
evening there was riot al the Stanton
washery of the Lehigh and Wilkesoarre
Coal coYnrsuv. When the workmen start
cd 10 eo to their homes under the pro-
tocfinn of Coal and iron Police, fully o,0c4
had gathered. A telephone message was
sent to police headquarters, in this city.
for halp ana Chicf-of-Police Kline and a
number OF officers responded.
The men who had been at work were
put on board q small mine locomotive, but
before the locomotive could get under
hegdway. some one fired The police re-
turned the fire, but no one was struck
Another yoI!ey from the windows of
soma ho,,ses followed Every pane OF
oiass in the cab OF the locomotive was
broken hnt no one Was injured Two of
tba wnrs.nsn on the locomotive Jumped
mfr an5, we're knocked down and kicked,
I,,t ,yare rescued by the police
AS the officers were returning to head
,n,,rfa,s ti,e electric car on wh:cil they
,e5t. WAS stoned all the windows on one
,i,5, e,r the car broken and Police Sergeant
l5.ft and Two other passengers slightly
!, i,,re,a Mayor Nicholas soon reached
t,,s c,s,,,e and warned the mob that they.
- 1,-nr the cause of labor more in.
49,. ti,an good He said the law would
80 s,,,l,e,d and he was thsre to help uphold
1T, aa,h !, =
i anii 1tI,e mob sloyyly dispersed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23

many. who have heard him on the stump
for years. as the best ever heard. = was
a great day to Washington county Demo
crats. r,n,,,,,
cans in the Temperance Halt
tspecias Dispatch to The Tincs1
ABINGDON. VA. october 22-Th1s oeins
The last court-day of the campaign, at
least a thousand people, composed of
both parties, We're present from the eoan-
trv to-day The Republicans were ad-
dressed. at the Town Hall, by Gen James
A. Walker followed by D. F. Bailey The
hall was packed to its utmost seating ans.
standing capacity, with one hundred in
the gallery.
About o1e-third OF the young ladies o.
Stonewail Jackson Institute were present
to hear Gen. Walker.
!, Congressman Rhea and Senator Daniel
addressed the Democrats in the old To-
blcco Warehouse.
H. Clay Evans. of Tennessee. will speak
here and at Bristol next Monday. at and
40 P NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23

Trayersed the Picturesque Valleys
of the Big KauaWha and
New Rivers.
New Rivers.
nr Assoclntc,l rress.l

HINTON. w. VA, october e2.-The line
of the Chesapeake and OHIO Railroad.
traversing the picturesque valleys OF the.
Big Kanawha and New Rivers. was the
scene of Mr. Bryan's campaign to-day
Speeches were made at Huntington, FiilE-
ricane ST -liDans, Charleston, Browns
town East Bank, Moatsomery, SeEF;ilI.
Thurmond, and Hinton. The size OF the
audiences varied. but all of them We're
large in propotiou to the population OF the
towns and of the surrounding country
There We're especially line crowds at
Huntington, Charleston and Hinton. peo-
pie coming into those towns from ati
adjacent regions.
The one notable feature o. the day was
Mr.. Bryans repeated reference TO the
race question. His line OF trave! to-day
was further South than he had gone aee-
fore and father than he VIII again so, anu
there were quite a number Of eoioreti peo-
pie scattered through the cro"9S az ai
the stopping places.
Mr.. Bryan evidently notsd their presence
and took occasion to address portions of
his speeches especially TO them. apaea' Ing
TO them to do justice by the F'ilipinos as
they would have justice done by them
selves.
THE RACE QUESTION
The first point at which he touched upon
this question was at St Adams. There he
said:
when we complain that the Americans
are applying in the Philippine Islands e5c-.
trnes that deprive people OF the r.ghs 10
govern themselves. the argamen. mat
Republican makes is that some OF tts
Southern States have adopted anenda'sllss
requiring an educa,fonal gualsiicist.oi. .os
voting. wisi, TO submit this question T.
the Republicans: Do they approve ds
what is being done in the South, or 90
they oppose its Il they oppose Il. why
do they propose worse things in Porto
Rico and in the Philippine Islands than
have been proposed IL the South Read
the qualifications adopted by your own ad-
ministrat for voting in Porto Rico and
yt,,, Will find that they havean educational
qualification there that deFrtves u per
cent. of the black men of voting age OF the
right To vote: not only this. but they de-
priye them of tne protection os the Con-
stiasion OF the United States
..Ir, .rs Philippine Islands they are going
on taa theory that brown people there have
no right 10 a voice IN their government,
and when a Republican tells q black man
in this country that he ought to vote she
Rauub,ican ticket. I want the black man
7 Ia ask him this question: II a brown man.
In the Philippine Islands has no right 10
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23
MitchaII Thinks This Obstacle Can
Easily be Overcome.
BIG DEMONSTRATION ED.
Nearly scycn Thousand Miners Pa
radcd the Streets Of Hazelton
After Which :, afass-Mcctine
Was Held, When Mitchell
Predicted an early iic-
sumptionof Work.
d,y Associated prcss.)

HAzELToN, PA, October 22-Prest-
dent Mitchell, in an interview tonight
practically admitted that the anthracite
coal miners strike would end as soon as
all the operators posted a no,ce guaran-
teeinG the payment Of Il ten per cent ad-
vance in wages ,nlt.l April 1st.
President Mitchell said: .1'he prospect
OF an early settlement OF the coal strike is
becoming brighter Some of the operators
have not vet posted notices sicnifyinS their
Willingness 10 fall III line, either with the
Reading Company or with the proposition
made by the Letigh Valley Company. in
the Hazetorl region. If al OF them notify
their employees by posting notices. or other
wise, that an actual advance Of ten per
cent. will be paid each mine empioye. and
guarantee its continuance until April Isl,
together with the abolition Of the sliding
scale, | believe that me terms will be ac-
copied by The Mine Workers. The reduc-
ton in powder from $2.79 TO $3.50 has con
fused the minds Of the operators, hut
some of the operators have so fully ex-
plaineu how contract miners would re
ceiva the full advance of ten per cent. as
well as all other employees, that | believe
that this obstacle can be overcome.
BIG DEMONSTRATE
Some Of the coal companies are showing
a disposition not to issue second notice
surantc ing the payment Of the ten Der
cent. increase in wages until April The
labor leaders, however. hope that the com
7an.es viii in some way make known
that they will gurantee the payment Of
the increase until April lst.
AS soon as all the notices guaranteeing
the payment Of the advance until April
1st arc posted. President Mitchell will
call a meeting of the National Executive
Board, az which 1t IS believed yhe st7ihs
will be declared off.
The largest labor demonstration ever
held in this city took place to-day when
nearly seven thousand miners paraded
the streets. In a carriage at their head
rode President Mitchell. who received an
enthusiastic ovation all along the line
Of march.
President Mitchell reviewed the parade
at the end of the route, after which q
mass-,neeting was held. at which Pres
ident Mitchell was the principal speaker
He said the strike was in such a peculiar
position that it was hard II outline just
yv!aa. the result would be. He believed
the time was not far distant, however
whcn every mine would be in operation
and that the men now had practically won
the strike
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23

I.oc;i,.
CITY employees 10 get more money.
Liberal contributions for Grove-Ave-
nue Church
The Farmers Fair opecs.
Hot week in politics.
-Rev. MIR. Dunaway accepts the call
May choose Captain George Ainsiie
major.
--Ai. elevator in Norfolk falls. SO feet
with a nan on it.
--rire Democrats of AfeSandria try to
make Bryan speak at $40 A. ".
-A man falls forty feer from 4 scaftosa
in Petersburg.
TIE leading Democratic speakers in
Eirg MIA address large crowds
The largest ship that ever entered the
harbor of Norfolk now In port.
General.
Prospects for settlement Q. coal strike
Bryan again campaigning in West
Virginia.
Teddy replied to all interruptions IN
his. characteristic style.
Strikers and police exchange shots.
but do no damage
Hon. John Sherman died early yesser-s
day morning.
Foreign.
United States will make favorable re-.
sponse TO Anglo German agreement
S--correspondene5 with France IN rsSard.
to China made public.
Salisbury SUGGESTS chsASes N
British Cabinet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23
DANIEL IN ABINGDON.
Addresses a Bi. Crowd in a Ware
house. Gen. Walker for Republicans.
fcnac;o, D,sputch 70 The Tines.)


BRISTOL. VA, October 22.-To-day was
comfy court-day in Abingdon and day
set anart by both the Democratic and Re
publican parties for political discussion
The champions Of the Democratic cause
were yirginia's beloved son. Jno W
Itan,el and Congressman Wm. f. khea,
while the Republican cause was repre-.
sanfad bv their nominee for Congress. Gen.
Iames 4. Walker. The Democratic meet.
ING was held in the Lowery Warehouse,
tha largest warehouse in town. which was.
n~oyi6ed with seats and was well filed,
great many ladies being present
Congressman Rhea opened the discussion
by ! brief address giving a history OF his
contest before the E.lectians COMMITTEES
of the House of Representatives. and fol-
lowed in a short but vigorous discussion
Of the imperial policy of the Mckinley
administration. His address was We'll re-
sceiyed.
Senator Daniel was at his best to-day,
and his able discussion Of lie paramount
issue of imperialism and his historic re-.
view of the territorial expansion OF this
country under Democratic rule was superb
and convincing. Round after, round OF
applause greeted the speaker. and he held
his audience for two hours and three
quarters. His speech was pronounced by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-23
TEDDY REPLIES
TO INTERRUPT TIERS
The Governor Travelled Eighty-Nine
Miles and Made Numerous
S p e &c h e s..
(By Associated Prcss.)

KINGSTON, \. Y, October 22.-Governor
Roosevelt finished the first day Of his
flying campaign! through the State in
Kingston tonight, after travelling eighty
nine miles and making eight speeches, the
longest being a: Newburgh and Kingston.
Al the former place, the home of Re-
publican candidate for Governor, he talked
10 a vast assembiage, having to speak in
two places. Spectators interrupted the
speaker with questions, in every instance
receiving a reply.
Al West Nyack, a spectator shouted
"hurrah foc Bryan and Mr.. Roosevelt
replied, Why don't you llurrah for -Aitseld
and Asunaido?
Another spectator called out .sWhat
about the ice trust?" and he answered: ::
This election will be decided by the pa
triots and men of sense in the country
VINO outnumber the iunker shouters Of
your type. The Ice trust will be attended
10 IN proper legal way.
a man III the crowd al Newbursh said. in
low tone of voice: why did YOU call
Democrats towards and dishonestoo
roosevelt heard him and flung back
uu;cktS this characteristic reply: Its a
i'e- never said such a thing 1t is Dem
oe1atS. Sooa# Democrats, w3io will swell
our majority
SHOUTED FOR BRYAN.
= 1t's'tt.'' t4ie ei!I; pl MS remarks al New
purgh the Governor was interrupted a
number OF times by some shouts of "Wfla,
IS the matter with Bryan?" Down with
the trusts
Governor Roosevelt remarked: ..That
gentleman has all the symptoms of n
Brgan,te, which sally was s-eetea with
laughter and applause. Then waikIn. over
10 ore side of the platform and sneak:ng
directly towards the point from which tha
shouts arose, the Governor said: ..yon
look Ike enc OF those men who work es
clusivelS With their mouths. What do vo,,
mean TO do with the cotton-bale trust Of
Mr. Jones, or The ice trust of Mr.. Croker2,'
tcrtes of What IS the matter with Rry-
an?. Hes ali risks.'D
THAT is an argument of wind (Ap-
riauss). Gon ara afraid ,e hear the truth.
you interrupt this meeting because you
ars q #fl2odtu,1l and nothing else You rep
resent those people who naturally object
TO prosperity. You do not get any part of
Il because you don't work. Now then, 60
back TO your fellow hoboes (aprlause) and
learn after this Qnore Yelling, and the
man evidentl turned to deparD that you
stand against the nag you haven't got q.
particle Of patriotism in YOU / am glad
that you are going away. think YOU
have learned enough hereaftr not to mon
key with the buzz-saw Gong continued an
planse). Now, gentlemen, in the temporary
absence of the local police have driven
or the disturbeE Of the meeting. =, (Ap-
5plai1sA.D