The Last of the Aucas Ends with a Dramatic Escape
Don Sylvio is saved from a deadly trap by Nocobotha and Pincheira, then escapes with Pedrito to the San Julian estuary. Dona Concha and Mercedes plan to join the Aucas camp, while Pedrito helps them and warns of dangers as night falls on the ruined town.
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Nocobotha
Pincheira
Panchito
Don Sylvio
Don’ Sylvia
Don Sylvia
Don
Sylvia
Carmen
Ion
Carvajal
Don Sylvie
Caballero
Dona Concha
Carai
Senor
Pedrito
Bombero
Estanchia
San Julian
Aucas
Mercedes
Don Valentino Cardoso
Poblacion del Sur
Senoritas
Don Torribio
Pedro
Don Pedro
Julian
Youth and Thief Prank in Department Store Scene
A young woman loses a purse in a department store while caring for her charges. A boy conceals the purse with a handkerchief but is thwarted when she steps on the handkerchief and retrieves the money. She returns the handkerchief saying the thief earned nothing. Fame scene ends in a mistaken identity gag as a toastmaster cannot recall a guest’s name.
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New York Post
Between Emotionalism and Formalism in Religion
A Washington clergyman reflects on a golden mean in faith after recalling a Richmond colored congregation sermon. He recounts an aged deacon’s passionate prayer blurring lines between emotion and doctrine, ending with a vivid image of salvation set aflame.
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Washington
Richmond
Easle
Harper’s Weekly
World cruise offer from strict Washington scientist
A Washington scientist in Uncle Sam’s service is described as a hard task master to both official and domestic staff. He once asked his attendant Henry to join a world voyage, noting they would lose a day traveling east to west, to which Henry replied he would enjoy a day off.
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Senor
Panchito
Panchita
Don Sylvio
Nocobotha
Pincheira
Don Sylvia
Sam
Washington
Henry
Harper's Weekly
Perpetual Motion Device Idea From Pine Grove Leader
A Pennsylvanian letter describes Fred Shollenberger of Paradise rejoicing at a wheel with seventeen spokes carrying lead bullets. Nine bullets travel to the ends while eight stay near the axle, allegedly keeping the wheel turning by weight. He imagines adding more wheels and heavier bullets to amplify results.
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Fred Shollenberger
Pais
Paradise
Shollenberger
Pine Grove
Philadelphia
Romance at Ryersons Ends in Wedding at Boarding House
At Ryersons, Miss Telman, long a fixture, falls for Mr. Wellesley the South Major. Her change in dress and demeanor signals new happiness as the pair navigate gossip and farewell. After a brief separation, they return as Mrs. Wellesley and husband, prompting cheers from the dining room.
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Miss Telman
Mr. Wellesley
Ryerson’s
Wellesley
Miss. Telman
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Sylvio d’Arenal
Capatar
Blas Sallazar
Caspita
Kody
Seporita
Concha
South America
Gustav Aimard
Johnson
Howard Verne de Vrees
Jonson
Horace Verdigris
Ryersons
Miss ‘Telman
Telman
Ryerson
Atlantic City
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