davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

The season of 1883. Adelaide Peel
Has one of the most beautiful girls IL
Jacksonville Florida Her father was
a celebrated physician. She was eigh-
Teen Yeas old tall and slender, anC
&ere her magnificent dark hair in {
quaint style.
Ralph Norman studied the girl. SHE
greatly resembles a portrait that hangs
In the drawing room OF the Kemp fam.
.iy in New York. Is she related to the
kemps?"
Not to my knowledge. Come and
fli present you to our southern queen
of beauty" and Will Davis guided him
through the crowded ballroom.
There were rumors that Ralph Nor
man was Il fortune hunter, but no re-
onrt reached Adelaide Peck to aid her
n resisting the fascination of the young
man. Her father objected to his suit,
This discouraged Ralph for Il, time, but
The idea OF Adelaide's relationship TO
he wealthy Kemp family required.
Why do you ask ~ She toyed with
4 small gold lockct that always rested
IN her white neck.
You bear a striking resemblance 10
painting in the possession Of the
Kemp family, even to the singular FASH
on OF your hairdressing."
She unclasped the chain and put it
with the suspended lockct in Ralph's
spring" she said.
why it Is the miniature of the
painting of which | spoke"
Opposite the miniature is the name
Ed Kemp"
Your MOTHER
oh, no. My father was Kidnapped
~ abandoned when two years old, and
eft at the door of a poor farmer in
New Jersey. The farmer and his wife,
having no children. welcomed the
Granger and named him William Peck.
This locket suspended by Il ribbon was
he only cleW to the childs identity.
The Pecks were called to Florida to
AXE charge of an orange grove. They
orospered and educated my father as
physician. He early established
good practice and married. My
mother died when I was born. have
always thought my fathers real name
vas Kemp"
After this conversation The court
hip progressed more rapidly. Finally
Adelaide Peck eloped With Ralph Nor
nan. taking the locket IS her dowry.
When yellow fever was raging in
Jacksonville in 1888 the county built
pesthouse on sand hill in the middle
st swamp. There were about fifteen
one story pine buildings. Ten years
atcr there was Il military camp in the
Florida sWamps,' and Walter Kemp
was put on picket duty at the pest
aouse. At the foot of the hill were
hundreds of white boards indicating
:he graves of the victims OF 1885,
The young soldier wandered through
The deserted buildings At the head of
: cot with moldy, rotting clothes. he
sound an inscription set in the wall,
ID. r.. Crane, yellow fever suspect died
August, 1888" With his penltnife he re-
moved the tablet. There was hollow,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

Opportunities do not come with their
values stamped upon them; every one
must be MISUNDERSTANDING D. Babcock.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09
keepino Scrub Stock is wassefuI,

zone Of the most universal wastes
on the farm said the late Col. j. II.
Brigham, assistant secretary of agri-
culture. arises from the practice OF
keeping scrub stock. which is likely to
occasion loss rather than profit. CO.
incident with this is the common waste
resulting from careless feeding and
lack Of proper shelter for and attention
to farm stock. The neglect of probably
the majority of farmers to keep close
account Of the various details of farm
expense and production results in
farmers continuing to raise this scrub
stock, whereas they would otherwise
weed II out without delay.
No business man could expect &c,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09
Couldn't Bite the Winter.

New York Times: Three physicians
seated at a table In the rathskeller at
broadway and Chambers street were dis
cussing tuberculosis. when Gus, the Ger
man bartender, blurted out:
Der most peoples die on dot In a year,
but got friend What Is dying on 1t two
years. Mebbe viii he get better? yhat?',
& Well said one of the doctors, ..if he
bides over the winter he may live.
Bites over der vinter!" exclaimed Gus
How can he bite over der winter. He is a
old man und got no teeth
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

David r. Francis, president OF the
st. Louis fair corporation and ex-gov-
ernor Of Missouri began HIT as a news
boy, and to the sharpness which he
acquired while acting in that capacity
attributes Il good deal Of his success.
There Was convention Of newsboys at
the fair the other day, and President
Francis told them of some Of his obyish
experiences. much to their delight
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

| A Hungarian government aocunent
notes great decline in the manufac.
ture of corsets: Some factories have
been closed, others have largely re-
duced their working force. It attrib.
utes this result to the growing custom
of wearing reform clothing. :, and to
by physicians
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

Mrs, Needthekoyne-Did YOU as,
your employer for raise?
Mr.. Needthekoyne-Yes, and he said
Mrs. NeedthekoyneDid you tell hin,
Vice?
Mr.. eedthekoSne- Yes, and he raye
me this bottle of hair dye. e'i's
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09

Mrs Attilio Moros. wife of rev
York lawyer is Washington's closest
relation. She is n cat-great-grand-
daughter OF Samuel Washington,
brother of the first president.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-09
IffiECVLD DOCKET. 81
COPYRIGHT 1903 Ok
CARRIE AeOA. ,x Hs 4 ASH. ek s Tvsp
Once a Newsbov

the unfortunate Ralph Norman had
SlkiltMllN concealed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

Besides the mahogany box balance
al upon hin thlgh there was another
iylns upon the spare bit Of cushion
beside him, opposite 10 whore crit
teuden sat II was Of "a some what
different shape. and no one who had
ever seen nat OF Guoliua pistols
could mistake II FOR hught else. fof 4
was such.
An IL had been arranged that
Hworda were 20 be the weapons. nnd
pair or these were seen IA the
corner OF tho carriage. what could
they be wanting With piataiaf
II was ifearney Who pat this ausa=
tlon. now FOR the first time noticing
what seemed to him "A anperfious
armament II was asked ~ Crit
tenden. to whom the pistols belong
81. as might have been learned by
looking az his name engraved on
the indentrd silver plate.
Well" answered the Ecntuch=
Ian. Il am no Kvcat BwordHuau my
SELF. usually prefer pistols. and
thought ~ might be aa we'll 20 bring
pair along. I didn't much like
the look of your antagonists friend.
and It's got into my head that be
fore leaving the ground may have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
MISSOURI REPUTATION

popularity the nght against Joseph w Folk tn the politics OF
brought tho name OF the state
disgrace by exposing official corruption
mus be a peculiarly Miss urian view.
official corruption. but by hon.
bring punishment proposition
new In II politics
fair maybe that the most
powerful conviction
after proved guilty.
doubt that after
conviction turned them
loose though wUsno their guilt
Of that budos
ing primaries
reputation Missouri know Il outside,
doesn worth saving
reputation Missouri % thing set ria Of
hcry prostitution and of
sacrificed
Is evidently ahate that reputation II he
would he exofioio
would be things doing
further disgrace the
scoundri the penntay quite
probable.
fight for the
they to the penen-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
SKYScRAPINC DEATH TRAPS

eorones Jury finding the builder o
collapsed steel contract
ors Of gross negligence" encouraging.
courts for mansiauEhser
- encouraging stu
OF the deputy superintendent OF buildings ere
apartment arlington type In New York that
favorable eond
other cities only be enjeeinred
with death Of hundreds TO
tina seaeey theaer n the whole
an complying with the laws for safety
collapse ted Intended 10 house
the development Of the fact that
POOR material
and Of the
ought the enrs
country TO deadly greed
a York IL confronting
every Is the city that takes Its
time
steel rueon offers eoandes oppor'un
praetieed IN the case
oft hs Darlington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
MRS. WALDRON GONE

ft became necessary for Justice
George TO Issue a bench warrant 9es-
terday for Margrst WAldrun. the pros.
scouting witness against Steve Wal
drun. her husband. who assaulted her
and mads desperate attempt % XII
her with a raEor several DAYS ago.
She aid not appear and the caurt
fearing that Kiie had been tntlmldntsd
on representa- ton % Deputy Prescott
inx Attorney Craven. Issued thu var
rant. When the woman l. found she
will be compelled % pas up bonds Tor
her appearance May 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

them ~ the rendezvous. Tor Hnn
taudef's second bad also been there
with the usual caution ~ one ae-
cuBtomed 40 fighting lndisnH, be
always went armed. usually viii
his long 'paa' rife.
ON reaching a spot Of open ground
alongside the road. ana near the
shore Of the lake, the earriHKe stop.
ped n was the place of the app
pointed meeting, aH arranged b. ths
seconds OF the preceding day.
Although their antagonists bad
not yet arrived. Eeafury and Crit.
tenden got out leaving the young
surgeon busted with his cutlery and
bandeEinR apparatus.
= hope you won't have 10 use
them. doctor" remarked kearneY
with "a Hight laugh. aH be aDfnHR out
Of the carriage. 4 don't want you
10 practice upon TIE tn we've made
conquest Of Mexico
And not then. I trust noberly
responded the surgeon.
Crittcndcn followed. carrying the
swords. and the two. leapinE Hrrpaf
the drain which separated the road
from the duellnR ground. took stand
under tree,
Rock remained firm On the coach
box, atill seated and silent As the
field Baa full under his View and
within range Of his rifle. he knew
that. like the doctor. he would be
near enough II wanted.
AZ such times he Who n not gifted
with natural courage had needs
have a good cause ana confidence IA
the weapon to be used. Florence
Ieearney p0ssensed all three. and
though II was his first appearance
IN a duel he had no fear Of the re-
suit Even the hfili Houiber scene.
with the long. gray moss hanging
down from the dark cypress trees.
like the drnpefy Of "a heufac, failed
10 inspire him with dread. n st
times "a slight nervousness came
over him IL ives instantly driven off
By the thought ~ the insult he had
received --and perhaps also "a little
by the remembrance 81 those dark
eyes he fanciod would flash proudly
N hs triumphed. or weep bitterly
we're he to suffer discontinue. Very
different we're his feelings nov from
those he experienced less than -
hours ako when he Was Ca his way
10 the house Of Don Ignaeio Val
verde. That night. before leaving
a.. he was aimos, sure he pOHasHsed
the heart af Don lsnacio'n daughter.
Indeed. she had ala but told him no.
and was not thiH enough 20 nerve
him for the encounter near at
hand7
Very near now the rumbling Of
wheels. heard through the dropping
featOoufy u the trees. told him
that Hecond carriage was ap-
preaching along the shell road. II
could only be that containing the
antagonists. In ieHH Than 10 min
uteH in drew up on the eauss~ay
about 20 PAGES 10 the rear of the
one already arrived Two men got
out. who. though wrapped in cloaks
and looking an large as giants
through the thick mist. could easily
be recognized as Carlos Sanihnd@r
ana his second. There was a third
individual. who. like the young sur
geon. remained by the carriage--no
doubt a doctor. too-making ths
duelinT party symmetrical and COM
plsts.
gantander and his friend. having
pulled off their cloaks and TOSSED
them back into the carriags. turned
towards the vet ditch and also leap
cd over IL.
me first performed the feat some
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

something 60 say 10 him on my own
sccsant. so. u n eotueH TO that !
shall take 10 the buftrfn"
lie might have felt further secure
In another supporting party. who
rode on the box beside the driver.
This was n man carrying a long tifle
above his shoulders and the hatt
rested between hia heavily booted
feet
II was chris Rock. who had Insist
"a on coming along. as he said. TO
a~e that the fiFht was "aii fair and
aquAr." lie too had conceived an
unfHvofahie oplnlon u both she. men
70 be met. from what he had seen OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

had been elected lieutenant and
asked him 60 act as second. crit
ten den. a Kentuekian. being one %
those who could not only stand fire.
but vat II. IL tho occasion called.
eaaaoriy responded 10 the appeal.
and they were now en- route along
the she'll road II meet Carlos san
lander and whoever ho might have
with httsL
The THIRD individual inside tho
carvings belonged 60 that profession
one % whom usually makes the
third In = duel Ha was young man
wha IN the capacity Of SURGEON haa
attached himself 90 the band o. fti-
ihuHtnrs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

what awkwaraly. dropping Aossn a..
Ga The further bank With = nsnd..
Gus thudI lie VS. o large. hesvll,
Dhi't man altogether Unlike sna
possessing the activity Hsesasass
Tor good hwprdsmau.
Ills antagonist might have sns-
urea Woil from his apparent eiu,,.s,
ness. f'0f Carlos HantaHder al
though having the repiite Of a. a,yss,-
Ferefs With some suspicion If CO...
afdiee. had proved himself a dan.
Eer0uH adversary by tSfse EIuaz
his man. if.s second, rroneh
Creole called Dupsrgn. enjoyed =
similar reputation. he. too. having
been several times engaged IN A.
fairs that resulted fatally
A. already said. Florence Kearnez
knew the sort 81 man he had ia
meet. CoBfidiBR In his skin. Rnine4
BY many Het=tO with buftoned
feiiH. nnd supported - be was by
the gallant young Kentuckian, h.
know nothing that could be called
fear. Instead. AZ his antagonists aa-
vunced towards the spot where he
was standing. and he looked a. The
tAHaNAfAHHtNfN NFA EtNNHtaN NAfA#- liz
thoughts al the same time revertfnR
10 LOUISE Vaivsrde and the Insult
upon him IN her pressnee-hls
nerves, not NJ all unsteady, now be.
came ne firm hH steel Indeed, the
heif-confideut. almost jaunty afr
with which his adversary came upon
tho ground. 20 far from shaking
them==the result no doubt Intended
but brared them the more.
When the new Corners had ad-
vnnrea certain distance IN the
meadow crittsnden. foraaking his
stand under the tree. stepped out
% meet them. Kearney following a
few PAGES behind.
A sort Of quadrupie bow was tina
exchanged aalutati0n. then the
principals remained apart. the Sec
ondH drawing nearer t. one another
and entering upon the required con-
ference.
only a few words passed between
them. an but few were required. the
weapons, distance and mode Of Civ
Ing the word having All been prevl-
ouaiy arranged.
There WAS no talk Of hp0lORy-nor
NA0HkAaA u II bHAhk FaAiFEH NAAtAtl
or accepted by their attitude and
IN their looks both the Challenged
and challenger showed fun. firm
fun determination 20 fight
Duperon did not seem 20 care
much che way or the other. and the
KentuckiAn Was not the sort 20 seek
rec0ne iliati0n-with an insult such
as his captain had received calling
for chahtiaement
After the pfellminariss were
passed over tho seconds again sepa-
rated--eaeh 10 attend upon his prin-
cipaL
The young Trishman took off his
coat and rolled back his shirt sleeves
IN TO the elbow santander. on tins
other hand, VINO wore n red flannel
shirt under his ample sacque. simply
threw aside the latter. leaving the
shirt sleeves as they were. buttSned
around the wrist.
Everybody was now client. ths
hackney drivers upon their boxes.
the doctors. the gigantic Texan. all
looming large and speetrd-liks
through the still lingering mist.
while the streamera Of Spanish moss
hanging from the Expresses around
were appropriate drapery for such .
scene.
CTo be continuedD
--&-
Honrn's millinery. SIS Third ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

CHAPTER v ttoufinurd)
without waiting for a word OF er-
PLANTATION Kearney stepped over the
easement aill and presented himself
Inside the room. Don fHnacin and
the Creole were by this time also
on their feet and for n second OF
40 this three formed strange tri-
angular tnblcau the Mexican with
fear GA hia face. that OF Gantaudrr
atill wearing tho expression OF in-
suit. as when he had exclaimed.
eur OF an Ifiahmani" kcumey eon-
fronting him with a look OF iudig-
nhnt defiance.
There was an interval Of silence.
aH OF that preceding a Htrom- II
was broken by the guest latest ar
rived saying a few words 10 bis
host. but in calm. dlgnined tone.
an apology for having uneerimoni-
ouaiy entered the room.
No need "a apologize" promptly
reinined Don iRnaeio, You are here
by my invitation. Senior Don f1o-
rcneio. and my humble home h hon-
ored by your presence"
The Hidaigo blood. pure IN Val
vrrdeH yelnA had boiled un az nsa-
ing a man inauited under hts roof
Thanks" said the young Irish
man.
And now. sir" he continued.
turning 60 santnndcr ana feNaufing
him with a look Of recovered cool
ness. having made my apology. !
require yours"
~For whatT' asked s'antnndcr.
counterfslting a look Of igfihranee
For uHinK language that helouEr
90 the chain gangs Of New Orleans
where doubt not you spend nast
OF your time
Then. suddenly changing tone and
expression ~ face. he added
Cur 81 a Creole, you tnast take
back your words" ~
Newer It's not ny habit 20 take
but to give. and % you ] sive thisi"
Sc saying he stepped straight az
20 the ifighman ana Hpnt in his face
ks1rncy's heart was on fire. ITS
hand was already on me uutt 81 HE
pistoi. bat. ElaneinE behind. he saw
that pale. appealing face. aud with
an effort restrained himself. calmly
saying - aaptauAel
Calling yourself a gentleman you
viii no doubt have n card and I'd.
dress May I ask you to favor mo
with n. for tomorrow I shall have
occasion % write 90 Ynnf II a sroun-
drvl like you can boast of having n
friend. you may a. y Ell give him no.
tios he will be needed. Your card.
nlri"
Take iti~ hiassd the Creole. filnK.
Ing his card on the table. Then
ElarinR around. "a n bis glance
n ouiA annihllatN ALI. he clutrhni
hold - his hat bowed hauEhtiiy g.
Don Ignaeio. looked dassefu "a his
daughter aud atFods out into the.
street
Though 20 all appearances defeat
81 aud hufnhlef. he had Ia truth
succeeded IN his design. one he bad
long planned ard cherished t. brtnF
abouf--a duel With keaTuaF. IN
which hia antagonist should b chal
trnsar. THIS would give him tho
ehoics Of weapons. which, a. he aell
knew. would insure % him both
safety aud success Wlthout ihs
certainty Of this Carlos sauthndsF
would have been the last man e.
provoke such an encounter. %
with all his air % bravAao. he was
tho veriest OF towards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

Two physicians had n long and
stubborn fight with an absccss on
my right lung writes J. +. Hughes
Of DUPONT. Ga. "and gave me up.
Everybody thought my time had
come. As a last resort I tried Dr.
Kings New Discovery for conHump-
ton. The benefit I received was
striking and I was on my feet In a
few days Now I've entirely re-
gained my health" II conquera all
Coughs. Colds and Throat and Lung
troubles. Guaranteed by O. o. GUY,
Inc, Second avenue and Yssler, drug
store. Price soc and 400. Trial
bottles free.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
hhe Gdgp
q Udnfd Gina.
by Captain HGBne Reid
by Captain f7oyne Reid


II was n close carriage hack.
ney with two men upon the afiv-
er'H seat and three inside. or these
last one WAS Capt Florence Asaru-
cY ana another Lieut. Francis crit
tcnden. both officers of the filihun-
terinE band. with titles not tive
days old, Now ON the way neither
Ca Texas nor Mexico bat 90 the
shore OF Lake f'ontohartrlnn, where
many an affair or honor has been
settled by tho splitting OF blood. A
stranger In New Orleans. and know
inE scarce IA soul. Kehrney had be-
thought him OF the young fellow who
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
WILL INSPECT MILITIA

Lieut. Colonel Prank Taylor OF
the Nineteenth Infantry win inspect
the local companies of the National
Guard tomorrow night lie has been
detailed to inspect tho militia 81 the
northwest and has been buHiiy en-
gagged In his work since early IN the
month. Inspection would have
taken place earlier Ia the month bat
the armovy OF ghs local guatdsmen
we're not ready.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
AFTER TIM auowER

See. the sun h brightly shining
Thro the misth OF ailvery gray
List the birds are awoetly singing
In the hedges Ger the way
And the flowers In the garden
Lit their heads Ia silent praise.
ltaindraps, like bright diamonds.
gliaten
Meath the s,ms offuigent fayui
Look, the bees arr gathering honey
out OF every scented flowerl
Dormant nature has awakened
AZ by magic, since the ahQWeri
And the forest trees are mufmufing;
Murmuring a sweet refrain
To Power grand ainfinite
Who doth send ua Bhuw'ra ~ rain.
10 KOS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

Only per cent OF The population
In Russia can read. That's mighty
lucky thing for the czar these days.
The number OF japanese trans
ports reported as sighted leads to
ths belief that the vodka has been
distributed.
Japan doesn't wish tourists to re-
main at home on account of the war.
TO be sure not. Japan must break
sven In some way.
Are you an amateur actor or n
prosessional?+
"Humph. / don't know Just what
the difference between an amateur
and professional r. when the terms
applied 70 actors"
why, the same as IN anything
else. An amateur r. one who does
not receive any money"
Then 7 suppose I may say that
have been an amateur most OF the
time. this season."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

WNNIlI'HIH.
Florence kehrney. an Irish gentle
man by birth and soldier by edu-
cation. while studying spanish la
New orleans. falls IN love wffh the
daughter OF his tutor Don lRuncio
Naivurde. hanlahed from Mexico by
Santa Anna lie meets Chris uoolh
of Texas. who invites him 10 Join "a
baud of filibustern about To Invade
Mexico. kearney, believing fiiiaa
Nnlvrrae loves Carlos Ssntander.
consents
Kearney IN elected captain OF the
band. defeating santander. Later he
IL innuitcd by HIS Mexican rival
whiie both are guests OF Don Igna-
clo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
HOT BATTLE FOUGHT

HUEG-HI, April IA courier
from Bung Dup reports another
Russian victory on the Yalu. A
boat load Of Japanese scouts was
seen toying TO cross the river. and
the alarm was Immediately given.
Fearing the japanese were attempt
ing strstegical movement for the
purpose OF drawing them into a trap
sfss Russian general ordered a re-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
Farm NOTES.

Keep the poultry house dry. Put
Ia n steam heating system. and do
without one In your home for a few
years longer.
Care should be taken never to
overwork the butter--until IL In
strong enough 10 bear the exercise.
BE careful not to pasture the
young grass too closely. You might
coax II along with chopfeed.
Weeds and corn will not thrive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27
CHAfT1A VI
sTn The Salute .

The thick swamp fog+ siiii hov'
cred above the Cfercsn, city. wher
carriage drawn h. two horses
rolled out through one o. itH suburbs
and along the shell rad and IN thf
direction Of Lake PontchartfiHn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-04-27

THE RUSSIAN GENERAL QUICK
LY SWITCHED HIS MEN.
drawn By Hottpeuinski. the ia
nous war correspondent. from ca
blsd descriDtlon)
The oid-faHhioned winter II near
al end and the army viii probably
be unable to execute any important
movements. now that the severe
spring has begun.