davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-26

ETON SUlT-This number is made from
Cloth, single-breasted. with vest; can be worn {
| Eton or skirt jacket; richly trimmed with bands
rows Of narrow stitching; bell sleeve and taffeta
skirt full-flare, lined with nearsk; black, 4
| blue, brown and tans. Priced a.......... =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-26
Needed the SOAP.

II was at department store bargain countsr
for odds and ends The crush was terrific. Wo.
men squeezed and elbowed aud showed 70 get
alongside the counter Frequently two OF them
happened to pick up the same bargain at one
and the same time, and then they bo,h retained
their clutch on il and booked daegers at each
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-26
1T is A VERY
OLD FESTIVAL
INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE
EISTEDDFoD.

Dates Back 1000 Years Before the
Christian Era--Has Been Held at
Regular Intervals Since the Sixth
Century-National Eisteddfods in
Wales for the Last Thirty Years.
Notices of the Bardic Provinces
Into Which Wales Was Sub-Divided
i'll Ancient Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-26
John sherman's Recollection.

Although ex,SecrctJry sherman is popullry
supposed 10 have lost bis grip he has not en-
trcy forgotten the past writes ", r. Curtis
A man who was calling upon him thought he
would Say something pleasant to the venerable
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
SYNOPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS.)

llieut. Merton Balfort a brave young Revo-
Iutlonary soldier, while on an important com
mission for General Putnam to General Wash
1ngton, rescues Deborah rhilipse from her car
Rage which had broken down a muddy road
They go to tavern where they find high
Maymen. In protecting his unlooked-ior
charge balfort fights, killing his opponent. The
ugly crowd in the tavern then gathers threat
cninGly around young Balfort and Deborah
She. TO excuse their presence there together,
declares they are eloping sweethearts, where
upon nothing will do but they must be mar
ried at once. Bible is produced and one
Marvin, claiming 10 be preacher. is called IN,
a ceremony performed and \ certificate given
Then both Balfort and Deborah arc relieved OF
all their money as fee. One OF the drunken
men arouses and a sight of him causes strange
fright to Deborah. room is secured for her
and she rests. In the early morning Ba,fort
escorts her to her home. passing through Il
village on the way. lie leaves her and pro-
cecds on his mission, coming across John Acton,
whom he saves from three assaiants. Later,
while resting in thicket. he is awakened by
voices and learns of Arnold's compact with
Andre. Then Baliort dashes ahead to warn
Washington and is arrested by sentinel Bal
fort trial proves n farce and ends IN his be-
ing ordered TO Colonel Livingston. but not be-
fore he had made the acquaintance of Lielten-
ant Curtis Colonel Livingston orders him
taken to General Arnold and while on the Nay
he cutwits his guards and then begins long,
hard. tedious ride to find Washington. Sue
ceeding after many mishsps. he gives his dis
patches to the Commanded in Chief and is or
dered to hold himself in READINGS for a mis-
sion. This mission turns out TO be an as
signment TO forestall an attempt by the BTlt'
ish to recapture Andre, and while performing
it. Balfort finds Deborah, who saves his lie
during 4 fight. Proceeding on his mission,
which required him 10 go 10 Tappan, Bdlfort
is pursued by some OF Hazeltines men, whom
he escapes by ruse and by some unex-
pected luck Baltort sees Washington and is
given the mission to capture Arnold. He is
supplied with passes for three which he uses
for himself and his two friends. Lieutenants
Acton and Curtis As Mr.. Argyle Bartlett, a
Boston merchant, 3alfort deoeivcs even his
comrades They meet at Hollis Tavern. While
there the place is attacked-l
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

again opened and two soldiers brought
in the other man, who had been wound
ed in the head in his fall from his horse.
Acton touched me quietly, and turning
I saw twas the man who had escaped
from Holt's Tavern the night before,
patches on his friends body before he
left. His head was bandaged, but he
was not to be mistaken.
"Who the hell is this one?" cried the
| lieutenant
The sergeant touched his hat and re-
Piled:
THE other Skinner. sir; hit In the
head, sir. He's out of the game, I'm
thinking" Lieutenant Majoribanks bent
ever him, and at that moment the man
opened his eyes and struggled to sit
ting position. l have never become ac-
customed to death, much of the grim
customer as l have seen, and the strug-
giles of this poor fellow to say some
thing that was on his mind were pitiful
What is it," asked the lieutenant
leaning over him, the anger gone out Of
his face and voice; try again, my
mani"
We all instinctively kept silence In
the sight of the fast approaching end,
and heard the one word "dispatches"
as he pointedAat me. Twas a close hit.
but by the grace of a chance thought |
found HaZeltine in line with, me and
Just behind, and turned and looked a.
him
dispatches" repeated the poor fell
low That - man = my = dispatches!"
And over he went with a thump of his
head against the floor, as dead as was
ever any man.
The officer rose in a moment and
turned to us. Seeing me look at Hazel
tine. he said:
What does this mean? You have
disDatches?"
Not l." said Hazeltine. his manner
changing shade as he spoke. l held
my peace for moment, for the eyes OF
the officer showed that the mistaken
identity was working into his head, and
l have ever found that bit of silence
at certain moments will say more than
years of wordv converse.
Not l." repeated Hazeltine. He
pointed to this man here. l know him
we'll. He"
Sergeant" ordered the officer. take
this man into custody. Search him, and
bring all papers found on him to mel"
Again Hazeltine controlled his tenn
per by great effort. Indeed, the
knew from what the commandcr-in-ch chief
had told me that he had brain of great
power.
Lieutenant" he said between his
teeth. It is as good as the loss of your
commission to touch me. viii you do it.
or will you give me fifteen minutes?"
The officer looked al him moment
with a deep frown on his facce, and then
turned about and cried
well, sergeant, do l give you orders
twice."
It was quite enough. Hazeltinc was
down in an instant. struggle as he
might. and bound hand and foot He
locked at me with as evil a color in |
his red eye as one might call up il a
bad dream, but said not word; and |
then out came from his coat package |
of papers. The lieutenant looked them |
over.
Take him away to the gua-dhcuse.
and bring me anything else you find"
he ordered; and they carried the man
out. still with his rcd eye on me till the
door closed behind them. And thus
knew that until one Of us should be dead
that man Hazeltine was my enemy. king
or no king, war or no war. and t is not
in ne to deny that it was an ugly sword
TO hang over one by day and night
l do not mind fair fight in the light
- dSg. but God defend me from the
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

ance. Those cowboys would have made
short work of us
There be many of them hereabouts, -
bewildered look in his face.
I'VE were coming down from the east
ward and found these men in ambush, -
continued. without giving him time to
think overmuch. "and-"
And the big chap let out at us. He's a
spy of some kind, l know" the stupid
Acton began, but to cut his dangerous
talk short / interrupted:
Doubtless you would know who we
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

are as some of the soldiers proceed
ed to pick up the two fallen men.
IT will be necessary. Will ye come
to the lieutenant?'
In an old house by the road that had
been taken for a guardhouse, we found
the lieutenant commanding. / began or
him at once:
"My name is Hazeltine, sir, and I am
on my way to New York with dispatches
for Sir Henry Clinton. My companion
here is included in these passes" and
handed him Washington's priceless gift.
| He had but begun to glance over this
when the door opened and Hazeltine
himself entered. is face was a mass
of blood and dirt, but beneath this you
could see the features working with a
will-nigh ungovernable passion. He
threw off the sergeant without an effort
and strode directly up to the officer.
You are new officer here. sir. other
wise you would know me-
Acton began to prepare himself for
anything that might happen. / stood
where l was, trying to appear only an
noyed at this interruption. The officer,
on his part, instead of replying, turned
TO his sergeant and blurted out:
why do ye admit this man here?"
Lord. sir, he came of ihs own ac-
cord, SIR answered the man.
We'll, have we not force enough here
to put one man under guard? Take him
away"
Lieutenant, you will regret any such
action" cried Hazeltine, angrily.
why, you outlaw. do you expect to
impose on me?"
Il tell you. sir. Sir Henry Clinton will
not appreciate such summary measures
come here to tell you my name is
Hazeltine, and l say to you 'rebellious
war,-aha, you will give attention now.
eh?"
The lieutenant started perceptibly
twice during these hastily spoken words,
once at the name of Hazeltine and once
at the words "rebellious war"
IT was high time something was said,
and so I took the cue:
Il know this man. lieutenant. and you
will do well to hold him. He is an Amer
ican spy in disguise. l nearly caught him
a few days ago at Gowans Tavern just
above here in the neutral country"
You lie, you cog. You liei" cried
the other. 81 know you now, too. You
are the rebel am after. and SO is this
fellow here. YOU What have you
done with
"Silence!" cried the lieutenant, "and
leave the questions to me! Now, sir"
he continued, turning to me, proceed"
Il tell you that my name is HaZeltine
and that"
He lies, he lies! That is my name.'
cried the man.
I shrugged my shoulders as quietly as
might be, and looked at the lieutenant.
Acton began to laugh. He was beginning
to comprehend. The lieutenant was fast
losing all comprehension.
"Will We be quiet" roared he at tho
stranger. Receiving no answer he
turned again TO me.
Now, sir!"
Il repeat. my 9ame is Hazeltine, and
If you will give me few moments
private conversation, | will prove it, /
may not expose important matters
here"
You will answer here. sir. what
questions are put to you," cried the
fast losing his senses. New
then" he continued. sitting down TO the
table. and beginning to write, your
Paul Hazeltine."
movement on the part of the blood |
bespattered man drew corresponding |
from the lieutenant. and |
Fut my hand to my hip. OF surety In, /
situation looked critical. Acton alone |
calm, and smile gradually |
spread over his great face. There was !
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
es cA TALE OF LOVE cAND c>ADVENTURE .*
F T. mMmaH Bp by
Copyright, 1901. by Frank L. Munsey, as
''ln the Shadow of War"

the prospect o. fracas, and therefore
of amusement. Consequently he was the
coolest Of the party.
Your business here within the lines?'
continued the lieutenant.
Special emissary of Sir Henry Clin-
ton. II you will allow a few moments
private conversation"
Il will allow ye naught, sir. but the
guardhouse. If ye do not reply at once,
cried the bewildered officer.
Here is my pass" said l, handing
him Washingtons slip. Then, as for an
instant there was silence, the door
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

a house in the very midst of British
headquarters, 1 murmured, half think
ing aloud.
ou have an unworthy thought there,
my friend" said the big fellow in a stiff
voice. rs not Bob going with ye, and
no questions asked, though he risk his
Iife?"
IT was well hit home
II do not comprehend it myself, but
l know my friend and that is enough -
he went on, moving along again, but
none too graciously. l had hurt the
honest soul.
Enough for me, too" said I, and
the my hand few to my head. for OF
the instant my hat flew off, and there
rang out the ping of rife.
"Ho, ho," roared Acton. Here r." is.
Here in the woods," and he turned his
horse tc ride up the bank into the un =
derbrush.
stop, you fool" cried I. Down!
down in the saddle and ride!"
But I must find this"
hIut, tl4td aEaiil. ASi
no time for delay now!'
Another shot passed us without harm.
as l got my horse to run, and Acton
came after more slowly, sitting bolt up
right in the saddle, while he growled
out his disgust at this cowardly re-
treat. Yet could we hear the clatter of
hoofs behind; and turning. saw half
a dozen men, suddenly appearing on the
road, and coming after.
"our horses are done up. They will
overtake us in mile l said, thinking
aloud.
80. sol" jeered the man. 1--WE will
take two as they come on, ride two more
down by force, and that leaves us but
one apiece to finish the game. IT is too
simple"
1T is no such thing" cried I, nerv-
ously, as we sped along. I'VE cannot
risk delay. Spur on, lad! spur on" for
shot sped over our heads. They are in
range now" and turned to take z look
at them. And then 1 called out sud-
denly.
What is it?" he asked, turning. too.
in the saddle.
Look at the first man, look, john"
'Damnation!" said he. Curtis mani"
aye, ayeI" said /, Captain Hazel
tine. as I'm a sinner. The man is the
devil himself"
| thought for moment my companion
would then and there pull up, but |,
begging him for the work we had to do
to ride on, he did so; and. abruptly turn
ing a bend in the road, yge saw there
two hundred yards ahead, platoon Of
redcoats presenting arms. We had
reached the British outposts above
Tarrytown.
My! N.Y. said Acton in his sarcastic
here is sandwich that will
be hard on the digestion,"
But there came then into my head an
idea, and we sped on directly into them.
our hands backward as the six
pursuers turned the bend.
Get them ALL" | cried in a tone of
as the sergeant in charge or
iered his men TO prepare to fire, be-
though ne WIS at our sudden
appearance. Yet, seeing two men rush
ing confidently into his arms, pursued by
six others, he naturally enough, and as
| had hoped, took the pursuers for the
enemy.
A sharp volley rang out as the six
,ame on without checking, and the result |
was extraordinary. The leading horse |
eaped into the air, fell heavily forward, |
urning n complete somersault, and |
hrew his rider head foremost into the |
'oad. where he lay still. One of the
i've fell heavily from his horse. and the
,thers wheeled as if at drill and rushed |
Jack around the bend. evidently having
lad enough of their view of the post
Turning to the sergeant, / said:
Il thank you for your timely assist
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
NONE BUT THE BRA w.

as one could pray for. we frightened up
bit. Acton spoke up after q space OF
deep thought that seemd to weigh his
great shoulders with its Importance,
and l gathered from his first word the
drift of his trouble. Indeed, the thing
had been in my mind all through the
night.
How think you, Balfort, Rob comes
to know so much of New York;"
81 have wondered myself, friend. You
have known him well?"
Aye, for two long years.
1T is strange, his knowing SO surely
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
CHAPTER XVI.
A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Ut was but an hour after sunrise,
clear and warm--an indian summer
L morning, if ever there was one
when we turned out of the North
Castle Road into the main highway OF
the Hudson. and, as | judged, not far
above Tarrytown. The darkness, the
weariness OF the long ride. and the ner-
vous strain OF the night and the attack
on the tavern had kept us both silent
for !ong time
With The bright rising sun. however.
and the beginning of as beautiful day
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

IN WHICH THE SPECIAL MESSENGER OF
SIR HENRY CLINTON Is FED.
A l looked about me to gather a
N bit of the situation OF the house.
1 \ l could not forbear an exclama-
tion: for dark as it was. could
see but sorry house for our abode.
The building was a straight affair. mar
row and high, with pointed roof like 4
Dutch house, and. though at first the
house appeared to be complete, l saw in
a moment that it had been practically
destroyed by fire. The lower rooms
seemed to be hastily repaired, but the
upper windows had no frames or glass
in them and the whole was blackcned
with singed wood.
Back of the house and toward the
water | could make out in the mu-ky
darkness the black ruins OF burned dwell
lings, and here and there tents built
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
CHAPTER XIV.
THE EPISODE OF HoLTS TAVERN
(Continuell

(lX you should judge for yourself.
v l am commissioned, and /
i leaned over close to the two,
..I am commissioned by Cen
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
CHAPTER XVII.

IN WHICH THE SPECIAL MESSENGER OF
SIR HENRY CLINTON Is FED.
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

Continued on Page Ten.)
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-24

Boys and childrens suits at Lind strom's in all grades at reduced prices.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-24

1t is said that there are 15,000 square miles of fertile agricultural land on the western part of Kenai, and Finnish colony will be established there next spring: all arrangements having been completed.
 Vol. l, No. l, of the Standard, pub lished at Wrangel, reached our ex- change table last week. It is semi religious, gospel-spreading, evangelistic paper, and will fill long felt want. Here's hoping that it may live long and prosper.
 Lieut.. Emmons declares the present game law to be huge farce, as under it's provisions the blue blood sport from foreign lands can kill game indiscrim- inately and ship it out of the territory, while the inhabitants of Alaska may not kill even for food.
 Inspector Kutchin says that the gov ernment must take more decisive steps for the protection of the salmon indus try, by the installing of hatcheries, or it will only be question of time be- fore the salmon will be so scarce that the industry cannot be made to pay.
 The Skagway Guide says that a Mir. Joyce, proprietor of the Spruce Juno tion Hotel, in the Atlin district, set fire to the building on Sept. 9th, with the intention of perishing in the flames. But crazed by heat and pain, rushed from the building, cut his throat, and jumped into Pine creek, where his body was found.
 Donald Fletcher, the self-appointed champion of Alaska, we think, was born in a riot, and peace disturbs his soul. At recent meeting of the Seat tie Chamber of Commerce he called a fellow member a liar, and otherwise disported himself in manner calculat- ed to bring into prominence certain in- herent traits of character which exper- fence and good taste should have prompted him to conceal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-16
A NEW MONTE CRIsTo.
Frank Gardner Left His First Wife
in This Country.
philadelphia North American.)

philadelphia North American0
When the news was cabled from
London that Frank L. Gardner. the
American multi-millionaire and turf
man. had married Nile. BrouiIlet,
daughter Of the late NJ. Leopold Brouil-
let of Paris, il brought bitterness TO a
PHILADELPHIA wOman-Mrs Frank L
Gardner. who now lives in retirement
at 22O6 South Broad street.
"Oh, il can't be true: some dreadful
mistake has been made 1 don't be
lieve one word of this cabled report"
exclaimed Mrs. Gardner. I'm sure ne
cannot have married this French wO-
man.
Mrs. Gardner is well advanced in
years. Her hair is white. and few
would recognize in her the once noted
beauty of stageland, Annie Graham,
who, twenty-five years ago was the
pampered and petted leading lady at
the old Walnut Street theatre. For a
time, too. she vas a shining star in
McVicker's stocE company
q D 3
It was while Annie Graham was at
the zenith of her fame that she met
Frank Gardner. then dashing young
man, who aspired to renOwn as a the
atrical manager. He was tall and Of
striking appearance, and soon he and
the beautiful actress were welded.
Gardner speedily set out to cut a
wide swath in theatrical affairs after
his marriage. He was active in several
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-02-16

letter of timely advice, containing ev-
erything that language can convey TO
inspire the agent tc make redOubled
efforts. The weaklings and the failures
are scored; the successful worker ia
lauded. and the Message 10 Garcia"
is referred to constantly.
There was never a greater test Of
the sterling qualities of human endur-
anee possessed by the college boys who
make up the army of the despised book
agents than that to which last sum
mer's awful droUth subjected them.
The year opened with finest prospects;
and all did a lucrative business through
early June Then the -droUth crept
around them and the sales fell away.
Nine 10 thirteen hours of a day they
worked, beneath a blazing sun. till the
Kansas corn fields died. and then they
moved to Missouri and Iowa. Here
conditions were soon the same. The
farmers and merchants complained bit
teTly. Governors Of great states set
aside days for general prayers for
rain.
The book agent trudged patiently on
over the dusty roads, suffering in fear
of dire Ioss-his educationl-yet not
daring to complain. The merchant sat
down and bewailed the loss of trade:
the farmer stood idle and bemoaned
his fate; the agent. with heavy heart
but uncomfortable determination.
threw himself time after time against
the daggers OF defeat. Thinking sadly
Of the pleasures of college life, its
associations and advantages that were
fast fading from his hopes, he went
from house to house with a beaming
smile upon his face. a CHEEKY word on
his lips. and bitterness in his heart.
All. that drouthl College baseball
captains. students working their own
way, men who had Heretofore never
failed to earn enough each summer to
supply them with plenty during the
school term, were next to penniless,
fighting a losing battle against super
human odds. Many of them missed
many meals, and night after night ac-
cepted the hospitality Of a friendly
straw stack to save the cost of lodg-
ing. Their sales fell off so that a
weeks work represented no more than
they had often accomplished in half a
day. But with the courage and per
sistence that is only given to a few,
they stuck it out, most of them, to
earn, through their guaranteed pay, at
least their ear fare home.
Regret Could Go No Further.
/ A rather amusing incident occurred