Chapter XII reveals a tangled case of love and betrayal
In Tarascon near the Rhone the Clameran and de la Verberie families feud for years. Gaston and Valentine defy church and law with a secret marriage and a series of murders and crimes. Louis schemes to extort money via forged twinned son Raoul, while Madeleine and Mme Fauvel resist. A floating cranberry farm island in Sandaga pond caps the tale.
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Tarascon
Rhone
Chateau of
Henry IV
la Verberie
Clamerans
Gaston de Clameran
Valentine de la Verberie
Gaston
Clameron
Verberie
Valentine
Louis
Chateau
South America
England
Michonne
Mme. de la Verberie
M. Andre Fauvel
Beaucaire
M. Fauvel
Paris
Louis de Clameron
Midonne
M. Favvel
Mme. Fauvel
London
Raoul
Mme. Furyel
Mme. Fauvvel
St. Remy
Lagors
Raoul de Lagors
Madeleine
Prosper
Mme
Fauvel
France
Oloron
Clameran
Vesinet
M. Verduret
Sandaga Pond
Jacksonville
Kansas Prohibition Debate Sours Into Figures Forand Against
Kansas man J B McAfee of Topeka argues against ex Gov Crawford claiming prohibition ruins Kansas. He cites banking deposits tax rates and tax revenue comparisons with Nebraska and Missouri to claim prohibition keeps money at home and reduces prison populations. The piece notes caucus politics and praises Minnesota plan as a model.
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J. B. McAfee
Topeka
Samuel J. Crawford
Kansas
Kentucky
Missouri
Mr. McAfee
Nebraska
St Louis
Atchison County
Atchison City
Lyons County
Dry
Imperia
Lyon County
Brown County
Atchison
Wyandotte County
Shawnee County
Minnesota primary plan praised as people’s nominating method
A newspaper column discusses the Minnesota primary, praising its twofold idea that voters nominate themselves and vote with general election style ballots. It argues the system reduces cross‑party packing, limits machine influence, and aligns with republican principles that empower electors and strengthen constitutional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Minnesota
Webster
South Carolina
National
Breakfast in the South a Pleasant Surprise for Stranger
A northern traveler describes a late train delaying breakfast at Branchville. The meal features southern favorites like stewed chicken, hot biscuits, and corn bread, served with exceptional politeness from fellow passengers and waiters. The experience contrasts with his prior impressions of southern manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchville
South
New York Sun
Frolic of Pages Ends House Session with Prank
The Washington Star reports a lighter moment in the House when 15 pages rose in mock fashion and a pageant prayer by Cyrus Kelly preceded a playful exchange. A privileged resolution to pay pages $350 monthly sparked applause but was halted by a teller vote before final passage. A bill request with a one dollar bribe caused a scramble and the session closed amid laughter.
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J. H. Hollingsworth
New York
Henderson
Cyrus Kelly
Wyoming
Donnie McCleaver
District of Columbia
Silas C. Herring
Pittsburg
Dalzell
Committee On Rules
Jerry Constantine
House
Leave
Herring
Pennsyyvania
Constantine
Curious Tale Of Cat And Child Fascination
Denver Post reports a bizarre scene where a cat is coaxed to mouth the child and, after tasting the milk, begins to suck the child’s breath. The parents cling to the old explanation as the only plausible one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Brown
Gaylord St
Denver
F. E. Waxham
Dr. Waxham
Horan
Les
C. J. Dutch
M. N. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Brown
Denver Post
Mormon Missionary Push in Denmark Expands Abroad
Copenhagen reports show over a hundred Mormon missionaries active in Denmark with headquarters publishing a paper in Copenhagen. U S funds assist building a church on purchased Danish property as the church plans widespread growth, aiming to station 2400 missionaries by 1901 and 3000 to 3500 by 1910. The effort seeks global centers of Mormonism and broad acceptance beyond Utah immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
State Department
R. B. Hayes
Mormon Church
Joseph Bunker
Utah
Europe
America
Snow
Turkey
Italy
Australia
Brazil
South Africa
Canada
Scandinavia
Ontario
Union
Demand for Good Horses Drives Strong Market Rise
Demand for good farming and working horses has doubled in two weeks with strong sales of draught, business, and acclimated animals from the west and Pennsylvania. Prices rose 20 to 25 percent, with 400 horses sold in West Philadelphia and nearly 500 at another sale. Prices ranged from 75 to 150 dollars for various classes, and most stock comes from New Jersey and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia
Adams Express Company
New Jersey
Bribery Charges Stir House Over Danish West Indies Purchase
The House debates Captain von Christmas's bribery claims related to the Denmark West Indies sale. Congressman Richardson presses for a seven member investigative committee while Congressman Payne objects to the premise yet Richardson pursues inquiry. The resolution passes and a committee including Dalzell Hitt Cousins McCall Richardson Dinsmore Cowherd is named. Also noted: large Australian caterpillars reach up to 12 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Tennessee
Payne
New York
von Christmas
House
Danish West Indies
United States Congress
Denmark
Mr. Payne
Christmas
Henderson
Neils Gron
Capt. Christmas
Gron
Congress
United States
C. W. Knott
Hanna
R. P. Eddy
Gardner
White
Copenhagen
Capt
Abner McKinley
Mr. Brown
Messrs. Dalzell
Pennsyyvania
Hitt
Illinois
Cousins
Iowa
McCall
Massachusetts
Messrs. Richardson
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Cowherd
Missouri
Bard
Avon
Horses and prices in Philadelphia auction markets
The Philadelphia Times notes high prices for carriage and pacer stock, with pairs reaching 450 to 600 dollars and trotters from 250 to 1600 dollars. A North Broad Street stable sold unusually high class stock, and western purchases for the British Army in South Africa target Cayuse horses priced 8 to 12 dollars, though these do not impact local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Broad Street
South Africa
Philadelphia Times
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Emile Gaboriau
Tion Profitable
Spartanburg Journal
House of Representatives
Washington Star
A. L. Woodcock
March Fisher
Ohio
Bow Woodcock
Speaker
Fisher
Major Pruden
Oorth
Cat
Mormon Proselytes
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