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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06

voice OF Lounsbury calling for water and
Air, air, for the love of God" Almost on
the instant, and before / realized that some
thing untoward had happened below, seem
ingly from the muck directly overhead a
hoarse voice shouted:
"The deck, ahoyl There's a schooner
adrift and almost Oh rs! Did We see that
light"
'Ay. Where away is she?" came an an
swer close at hand.
'On our starboard bow, sir; coming stern
first and no sail set. She's like 20 foul US
Can you make her out?"
''Naught but the foreyard and topmasts
show above the fog, sir"
What the devil can be the meaning of
i.?' came the return, and then heard the
scutfie of feet on the strangers deck, fol-
lowed by quick CALI
Schooner ahoy! What schooner's tbat?"
Hitherto my policy had been silence, but
LOW 1t instantly struck me that to pay no
attention to the hail would be but to pre-
ciritate ruin while yet there was a forlora
hope. II we came in collision, unless ! an
swered they would board us in the twinkling
OF an eye, while if we missed they would
be suspicious and start a search, which.
blind as it would be, might end by their
running across Us. Therefore | at once serS
my voice back with all my poYer and with
out the least hesitation:
'Ay, ay; we've parted shaclle and are
losing ground. VIII bring up in a couple of
cables lengths if we clear you. Stand by
to take a blow. What ships that!"
Ellis majesty's sloop-of-war Ajax! What
schOOner's that!"
The Sprite," l returned at a venture
that vessel being the only schooner l could
then call to mind. The answer hurled back
Il me was startling.
''Ye lie! The Sprite went outside this
morning on patrol. Come to, or I'll sink We!
Stand by for quartersi On deck, the watch
belOw.' Then, evidently to guard aloft:
Where away is she! Damn the fog"
In the quick hustle, the shriIl rattle of
the bOatswain's whistle on the deck of the
enemy (which sound seemed 10 fill the har-
bor), and all that followed, l heard no an
swer to the call aloft. There was enough
close at hand, for from our own cabin there
came bedia,n of shouts that drowned the
Details OF tie notes Of preparation made on
the Ajax
'Treasoa!-treason! Helpi-helpi It's
the Phantom cut out by the rebelsl lis
the villain Thorndyke. We are prisoners in
the cabin! Board US, for Gods sakel" and
matterof this teDor which crossed the water,
and was as plain to the ear Of the officer on
the adjacent vessel as i was to mire.
And now for us the game appeared to be
played to he end. With faces evidently
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06
CHAPTER XVII.
THE PASSAGE OF THE BAY

Now for some time after this no sound
came from within, and / stood by the helm
anxiously keeping one eye on the fog and the
other on the cabin. As there was now no
knowing whether we were drifting by the
bow, stern, or broadside, ! sent Ames for
ward to hold lookout at that end of the
vessel, standing guard on the quarterback
myself that l might control any possible
outbreak from below.
Still on The cabin house sat the young
lady, apparently unmoved by what had oc-
Cured, and certainly unmoving, as her form,
which was just TO be made out from nay
post, was as quiet as the schooner's figure
head. Once | had gone close to her to mark
her state somewhat msrveling at her self
control), and found her pi,owed against the
great main boom with its furled sail She
had greeted me with a touch of her hand,
the first she had ever vouchsafed me, while
the quick turn of her eyes and the CLEAN of
her teeth (which was ali ! could see of her
face) showed me that she was alert and still
sef-contained. But not a whisper Of a ques-
tion did she bother me with, though for that
matter she had spoken not a word since
leaving Turtle bay. had mighty respect
for her if only for her knowledge of how and
Then to keep from obtruding her helpless
ness, and would have lifted to my lips her
smooth finger tips, only dared not. Even
had she not resented the act, it might be but
for the reason that through gratitude she
would save my feelings, and the thought
was not comforting.
Dropping her hand, therefore, with the
word that all was going well, | returned tc
my post. In my expectancy and dread of
knew not what, the minutes seemed to
lengthen to quarter hours. The white muf-
fe OF mist appeared thicker than ever, and
once or twice l fancied / caught on my wet
cheek a cooling breath, as though the dead
air was giving a first faint heave of coming
activity. ] felt that the wind was not far
of, and feared it, but come what might
must now hold my course and drift into free
com or eternity.
And still no sound from the cabin save
now and then a cough, showing that the
lungs of the two were harried by their own
powder smoke. / dared not explore the in
terror for fear of being greeted by a shot,
and could only await some overt act to show
me what was afoot. Suddenly from below
there came dull, Earring thud, and the fog
about the quarterback was lighted by a
brilliant flash, apparently from beneath the
tarpaulin, while at once following came the
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06

In the Courant of March 1G. 1884. W.
printed the following queer story
which our readers will pardon US fox
repeating. Some of them may have
forgotten it:
Hebron. Feb. ), 17S4.-This day de-
parted this life Mrs. Lydia Peters, the
wife of Col. John Peters and seconi
daughter of Joseph Phelps. Esq. She
was married at the age of fifteen and
lived with her consOrt three times if
teen years, and had fifteen living chill
dren. thirteen now alive, and the young
est fifteen years old. She hath hal
three times fifteen grandchildren. She
was sick fifteen months, and died on
the fifteenth day of the month. aged
four times fifteen years" - Hartforo
COurant.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06

Insurance In the Hurst-Ho1s caE
DoSt the policy holders Fifty cents on III
saHdEed dollars during Ehs year 1897.
o. ". 1HLER, Agsne-
Para. KR-
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06
The CAMEL COMPLAINS.

( am camel, a long suffering camel, who
patiently labOrs from night until morn.
Who brOuses on briars as did his grand
s-res, and often in SORROW regrets he
was born:
I'm strangely constructed, inside many
Quoted 10 carry an ample wet water
supply,
Then thanks 10 my thinker I can be a
drinker far OF in the desert when 9TH
ers are dry.
For flexible poses, stop-valves in our noses,
for sharpness Of sight and Of sense we
are great,
And though we don't shout Il, and men oft
en- doubt il. the camel has plenty Of
brains in his pate.
we patiently labor for stranger or neigh
Dor. though sometimes protesting in
dolefullest dumps,
And our Gothic arches sustain US in
marches. the fine architecture you
people call humps"
We've musical voices. and this fact re-
joices the lovers Of harmony all the
world through,
All army bands drumming THE Camels
are Coming" an old song so fine as 10
seem always new.
Though pTim and prOdiSiOus. were also re-
lgiOus, for camels spend much Of the
time On their knees;
And though men belle as. sneer at and de-
cry Us. no true piOus soul would al
such habits sneeZe.
in nearly all nations they put us on ra-
tions too small 10 be thankful for.
crumbs by the way:
Hear this with misgivinE2' Well, just you
Try living on one ltLtle cactus or moth
ing per day.
Yet we must keep tOiling. with proud man
Ccspoling Us even Of milk and our
scant stock OF hair,
The latter Transmitted that he may be
sGired with garments and luXuries
women can wear.
So we must keep going despite the poor
showing OF earthly reward for our
strife and our pains.
In hot worlds hereafter ours may be the
laughter, We having the water while
man has the pains.
J. EDGAR JONES.
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FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL.
KY.
PIKE CAMPBELL, r5anager.

Centrally located. Convenient 10 bus
iness portion of city and all theatres.
Only good hotel in Louisville giving s.
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Copyright, 1927. by D. Appleton & Co. All
rights reserved
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06

fuDeess of our attempt 90 escape; and in
that hour there was no knowing what the
Gesperadoes below might not venture upon.
At all odds, the door must be secured.
There was no time to tumble about for tools,
so bidding Ames shoot down both tories
should they force the way, went forward,
and by sheer strength of arms and back
lifted the main hatch cover clear from its
eombings and, carrying the unwieldy mass
OF timber aft, set it upon edge against the
companion.
Here, then, was a shield of solid oak
which would resist any pistol shot, and
had no further concern as to the danger of
being winged from the cabin while steering
the vessa', should fortune get US to sea.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06
He Wasn't Afraid.

Her Papa-You must remember. Sir.
that my daughter has been used e
an atmosphere of refinement.
The Young Man-Yes, she told me
the other night that the perfume she
uses costs $40 an ounce. but L know
where l can get a big discount on the
same stuff.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06
Common Case.

when I first knew Brown he let his
money go like water"
"And now?"
"He seems to have frozen up now
indianapolis Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1900-02-06
Very Remarkable.

1T is strange that banks are such
quiet places"
'Why stranger"
Because money tall1ss yoa know
Harlem Life.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Another Island Occupied.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The United
States navy has taken possession of
another island In the East. The newsof
the seizure was contained in the fol-
lowing dispatch:
Cayite, Jan. 5.--On December 21st,
wentsbaugh. commanding the Albany
Ia little sunboaD hoisted the flag ON
Sibutu island, and the chief. Dato, pro-
vided and raised the pole. Natives and
north Borneo authorities pleased.
WATSON.
The island lies at the southwestern
angle of the boundary line of the quad
rangle enclosing the Philippine group.
IL is probably, but not positively, out
side of the line and lies very near the
coast of Borneo. commanding the prin-
cipal channel, but not one of the
islands of the Philippines. The sultan
of Jolo. whose group is close to this
island, is believed TO claim Jurisdiction
over 1t. and as his authority is recog-
nized by the native tribes on the north
coast of Borneo and vicinity, it is be-
ueved that his claim Is well founded.
II was probably nj his Instance that the
naval officers commanding the gunboat
moved.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Irish Unity PossIhIc

Dublin, ian. 6.-John Redmond and
the lord mayor of Dublin, addressing
a meeting at the Mansion house to-
night. recounted the results of their
visit to the United States. They report
cd the receipt in America of $4,000
besides promises of much more. The
lord mayor said the general opinion in
the United States was that Irish unity
might be Obtained under the leadership
of Mr. Redmond.
Mr.. Redmond, in his address, ex-
pressed gratitude to Mr.. Richard
Croker for his valuable aid to the cause
of ireland The meeting appointed n
committee to arrange with American
sculptors for the carving of a statue of
Charles Stewart Parnell.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Or. nIeGlrnn pcai.

Newhurgh. y. Y. Jan. S.-Rev. Dr..
Edward McGlyun, rector OF St Marys
Church, died at the rectOry at $50 yes
terday afternoon, after an Illness of
about seven weeks. OF heart failure. SUI
perinduced by Bright's disease.
\ minor surgical operation was per
formed on Or. aIcGlynn last night, but
this did not affect the patient or con-
tribute materially to his death. Dur
ing the night, DIR. McC;lynn had several
sinking spells. and the physicians Were
called early TO his bedside, where they
remained until he died
At noon IL WIS apparent that the end
was near and Or McGlynn received
holy communion from the assistant rec
tor OF 81. Mary's, who later adminis-
tered extreme unction After high mass
in the morning, DR.. McGiynn was
auointcd
All efforts toward prolonGInc life
were made by the physicians. but at
o'clock the priest iapsed into uncon-
sciousness. his last audible prayer be-
ing: Jesus. have mercy on me-" He
passed away without recovering con-
sciOusnCss-
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Immense Fees to Executors.

Chicago. Jan 6.-Robert L. Lincoln
and Norman b. Reatn. executors of the
estate OF George NJ. Pullman, were to-
day allotted as compensation for their
services the sum of S425,o0O. The or
der was entered by Judge Batten, in
the probate court. This is said TO be
the largest amount in fees ever allow
ed executors of any estate handled by
the probate court here. The compen-
sation was agreed upon with the ap-
proyal of Mrs. Harriet Sanger Pull
man. the widow, Mrs. Frank o. Low
den and other residuary legatees be-
fore the order of the court was asked.
Another order was made fixing the
widows award al 10000. Under or
binary circumstances this award would
not probably have been over half this
sum. But Mrs. Pullman, through her
counsel, moved the court FOR the as
signment named and was joined in the
request by her daughters, Mrs.
Florence Pullman Lowden and Mrs.
Harriet Pullman Carolan. who repre-
scented that II was the purpose Of their
mother to apply the whole amount of
the widows award in the erection of Il
monument in Graceland cemetery to
the memory of her late husband. 1t
was declared in the petition that the
two daughters desired TO participate in
the erection OF the monument and
therefore Joined in the motion that the
award be fixed at the amount named.
The final accounting Of the executors
in the Pullman estate is expected to be
made next week. 1t is said that the
estate. which was listed at about S.
100000 when the VIII was probated,
will now figure up TO nearly $4,000
600
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
A no,nc for schIcr.

New York, Jan. 5.-The Schley me-
mortal fund, which was started last
October by Miss Edna Mcclellan, has
now reached 5000, which Is now de-
POSTED In a New York bank. She
says that she has also received con-
tiuEent subscriptions. MS she calls
them, offered with the understanding
that they are to he paid only II it is
tiualls decided to purchase house,
Miss Mcclellan began raising funds
by means OF the endless chain letter
system, calling for subscriptions Of one
dime. II was her intention 10 pur-
chase and present to Rear Admiral
Schley a loving cup. Subscriptions be-
came SO numerous that she decided TO
change her original purpose. and, II
the contributions warranted il, to pur-
chase home for the read admiral
either in this city or In Washington.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
HAoEN-powELL LosEs-MEn.
An UnsuccessfaI sortie Mado From Mafe.

An Unsuccessful sortie Made From Mafe-
king.
London, Jan. Cit Is rumored at
Cape Town that Colonel Baden-Poweli
has again defeated the Beers al Mafek-
ing. The British storming party num-
bered eighty men, of which number
twenty-one We're killed and thirty-three
wounded.
The war office late to-day received,
through General Forestier-Walker, at
Cape Town, the following dispatch
from Colonel Baden-Powell, dated Ma
feking, December Goth:
I'VE attacked one of the enemy's
works this morning. endeavoring to
push back the Gordon northward. Our
force consisted of three guns, two
squadrons of the Protectorate regi-
ment, one of the Bechuanaland Rifles,
armored train, etc. The enemy had
strengthened their works during the
night and doubled the garrison since
yesterdays reconnaissance.
Nevertheless, our attack was car
ried out and pressed home with the
greatest possible gallantry and steadi-
ness under n very heavy fire. But all
efforts to gain the interior by escalade
failed, the fort being practically i'm
pregnable.
Our attack only withdrew after six
of our officers and a large number of
men had been hit. Nothing could have
exceeded the courage and dash dis
played.
Il regret TO report the following casu-
alties:
''Killed-Captain Il. ]. Vernon, Cap
tain III. c. Sanfreid, Lieutenant II. @.
Patton, eighteen on-commissioned otii-
GERS and troopers.
.'Wounded-C Captain Charles Fitz-
clarence, twenty-three non-commis-
stoned officers and troopers.
"Prisoners-Three troopers"
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
stnndard ou Absorb. a Rival.

wiikesbarre, Pa. Ian. S-On
Wednesday deal VIII be completed
by which the Standard oil Company
absorhs all the holdings ot j. c. Bright
OF Pottsville. who. under the name of
the Mineral OIL Company has plants in
this city, Scranton. Pottsville. Reading
and Hazleton. The sale OF Mr. Bright's
Interests are forced, as, IL he did not
sell. the big corporation would crush
him utterly, says C. w. Miller, mana
ger OF the plant in this city. Rrighrs
holdings command good trade. and
this makes them dangerous TO the
Standard company.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Linton cnnIl.nrc. Avaln.

London, Jan S.-Sir Thomas Upton,
who. with his friend. William Gibson,
win leave next week TO join the steam
yacht Erin, for cruise in the Mediter-
ranean. has issued challenge for the
America's cup in 1901. as he said he
would probably do before he left New
York.
AT the time he said the only point
he was not sure about was the design
or II is stated on good authority, al
though Sir Thomas does not say SO,
that G. l.. Watson, famous designer,
is to be responsible for the new chal-
lenger and that she will probably be
built on the Clyde.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Gets pamag $ From Union,

Buffalo, y. V, Jan. 6.-Edward
Wunsch, linotype machinist, former
Iy employed in the composing room of
the Evening News, who brought suit
several mcnths ago against David
Sbankland. as president of Typograph-
ical Union No, o of this city, 10 recover
damages for alleged conspiracy IN fore
ing him out Of his position because he
refused TO take out 4 card in the Typo
graphical union. got n verdict of $500
In the Suprcmc Court to-day.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
WHITE is HARD PRESSED.
hoer Forces Trying to Capture Lady
smith


London, Jan. S.-The British war of
fee yesterday received gloomy news
from three points in South Africa.
From the east-that is, Natal-came
the cry sent out of Ladyslsith by Gen
efai White that he was "hard pressed"
by the Beers, who We're crowtiing to
the south of the beleaguered town in
great numbers.
From the center--that is, Cape Col
ony-came the report that General
French, the hitherto unyauuuished
le&ner, had lost company of the First
Suhoiks, together with seven officers,
taken prisoners by the Beers.
From the west-that is, Bechuana-
land-that the Beers had invaded that
part Of British territory and captured
Fort kuruman and 100 prisoners.
General French. heretofore the only
undefeated British general. has had
his reverse at last. One by one the
Boers have beaten all the British com
mands and have begun to take the of.
fensive.
London, Jan 7.-GeneraI Butler
sends the following from Frere Camp,
dated to-day.
This from White. dated Saturday,
3:l5 p. m: Attack renewed Very
hard pressed
Il have absolutely no more news,
and there is no sun, There is camp
rnmor that White defeated the enemy
at this afternoon and took 400 pris-
Oners.
Il sent all available troops yesterday
To make demonstration at Colenso The
trenches there We're all occupied by
the enemy"
London. ian S.-A special dispatch
from Frere Camp, dated Saturday, Jan
uary g, 100. says:
General White photographs that he
defeated the Beers this morning. They
crcnt up so close 10 the defending
forces that the Golden Highlanders
and the Manchcsters actually repulsed
them AT the point OF the bayonet.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10

p aUd rSisE ripheri to Form orSio
pnaU. Jan S-Grand Chief 7.
l-~ey Of the Brotherhood OF
lralnmcn, having resigned
r. Federated Board OF Railroad
l'''l- to take uff,s5t January
''use the board refused TO
I several strikes decided upon
initiated brotherhoods includ-
matter OF the Big Four teIe-
F. 1t Is said that the iiremen,
y and telegrnphers will at.
4 organize new federation.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10
Admiral Dewey WIN visit st. Louls.

st. Louis, Mo, Jan. S~Admiral
Dewey has accepted the invitation to
visit ST. Louis. which was extended to
him several months ago by The mayor
and the lending business organizations
of the city. He will be here the first
week in May, following his visit TO Chi
cago.
The Lamar register., 1900-01-10

The primary elections which We're
held throughout the republic of Next
co as to a choice for President Diaz'
successor resulted in the nomination
OF General Diaz practically every
where.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-25
wou,aa,. Laugh.

A femiuine laugh has to be decora- tive. and SO it should be the laugh of gayety rather than of humor. There can hardly be a question as to the sweetest laugh to be heard among nations of wo- men-it is surely the Frenchwoman'a She has the sofJsst warble of all n doves were not so serious. they might remind us of Parisian women laughing together. The Italian laugh is happy enough, but it is not quite SO iI pend snt of the subject of laughter. it has . iollity all it's own. It is somewhat un' civilized. but needs no civilizing. But It's principal characteristic is the con tzAlto tone proper to the woman who is to the last somewhat of a peasant.
 The laughter of English women is too various for any brief description For English women laugh not according to their race. but according to their caste. As caste has lately been revised and re- distributed. It may be said that in casts also the treble note, the ready, the i'm
 nediate. fits up to its own place-ths top-and is audible there, for all its slsnder ality.-Collier's Weekly.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-25
How to Win on . ro.s.

Spinning a silver dollar and then guessing heads or tails is favorite medium for small wagers among the crowd in the alley behind the Cotton Exchange The other day young bro ksr mystified everybody by producing a coin that invariably settled down heads up no matter who did the spinning. It was some little time before this pecul' larity was observed. and then there was . general demand for the secret. Some suggested that the piece was loaded. which was secuted as a self evident im- possibility, and close scrutiny failed to reveal anything unusual about it
 "I'll toll you how it's done. boys " said the owner at length, "but keep the scheme dark. All that Is necessary Is to pass a 6ie few times around the edge SO as to put on a slight bowel. It can't be seen. but the coin will fall on the beveled side every time as sure as fate It's good idea. by the way. to have two in your pocket-one fixed for heads and one for tails. A steady run is al- ways suspicious. you know, and you can shift 'em occasionally New Orleans Times Democrat