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She welcomed Hudson's letter of May 28th asking her to again contribute articles to the Ave Maria. Wanting to enclose a story when she wrote and knowing that there would not be any demand for her contributions until the present serial story was completed she delayed her answer until now. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She thanks Hudson for his letter and its enclosure of October 24th. Wondering what happened to "The Farther Shore" because of the long delay in having it published after its acceptance last May and surmising that it may have been lost she offers to send another manuscript of it to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo

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She does not clearly understand the meaning of Hudson's letter of November 6th. If by hesitating to admit "Farther Shore" to the children's section of the Ave Maria he meant to imply that he preferred it in the adult section Hudson has her permission to place it there. If Hudson wanted his statement to be construed as a rejection notice she asks that the manuscript be returned at her expense. She intends to send another story soon. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 1p. royal 8 vo.

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Hudson's letter and Postal order received. Where is the author of "Stars of Our Lady"? Many would be glad to see her in the Ave Maria again. In rereading the "Stars" Miss Baker found them as delightful as the first reading. :: X-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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"Jill's Migonette" was to be the next story. She used to skip the end of a story when it ended with a moral. Is a story with a purpose a story with a moral? If the story is published Hudson should deduct $1 for the Children's Relief Fund for Ireland and credit it to "A Contributor." :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

Scope and Contents Hudson's letter received. Miss Baker had felt the objection to a series of stories. She tried to avoid the objectional features by making each one of the series complete in itself. She has two to finish. Miss Baker has resisted the temptation to tell at length the story of Cousin Ellen's Kansas farm, the slow and certain reformation of Bill Jones, and the Golden wedding of the elder Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. She condensed them all in one paragraph. She asks Hudson to pray for her. :: X-2-g...

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Baker was surprised to find one of her stories published in the Ave Maria. She will be glad if she will be welcome back as Marie S. Lillon or S.L.B. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Baker thanks Hudson for his welcome and plans to submit an article for May. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bakewell tells McMaster that his articles on the old nephew have given him much pleasure and that any misrepresentations he himself has been subject to are outweighed by McMaster's kindness. He has made this iminent jurist blush. It is evident that Dr. Inmer ? has "told a story". Bakewell wrote him after reading the article and, somewhat nettled, he asked him if he was referring to him, but he has not been answered. The Bishop took all the brains and there was none left for Dr. Inmer ?...

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Bakewell is more shocked and grieved than he can express at the news of Mrs. McMaster's death in the July 15 Journal. He expresses his sympathy. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Balasanni has been thinking about penning a few lines about their Telugu magazine, the only Catholic paper for the Archdiocese of Madras. He is sending the annual report of the Telugu Literature Association. The donation they have received from Europe has lifted them above the water mark. They have American Baptists as their neighbors who cause mischief. They convert people by means of money. On account of them the heathens see all Christians in the same light. The caste system and...

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Baldasano wishes to present to the Congress a paper on the Social Question. He has already established a working scheme in Spain to protect working men. He will send the translated copy upon proper notification. Enclosed is a letter from Archbishop Corrigan. Enclosure: 1889 Corrigan, M(ichael) A(ugustine),Archbishop: of New York, (New York) to A( ) Baldasano: (New York, New York)The Archbishop refers Baldasano to Onahan who is in charge of all papers to be read at the Congress. T.L.S.)

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This letter will introduce Ralph Dennis who is a young man of good character and belongs to one of the best families. Any favors Edwards may grant him will be appreciated.

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Miss Baldwin sends an account of the death of Sister Helena Elder for the Ave Maria, in which her sister, Baldwin's mother, took an interest. The account is on the same sheet: Sister died at St. Joseph's House, Emmitsburg Maryland. She was the daughter of Basil S. Elder and sister of Archbishop William Henry Elder. She entered the order in the time of Mother Elizabeth Seton under whose instruction she made her First Communion. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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Enclosed is the ticker Chicago to Indianapolis and return as per request through George Rhodius. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He asks that he be wired if Kent Barber is dangerously ill. :: XI-1-n Telegram

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He wishes to express his thanks for Edwards' congratulation. Ever so many of his friends were present and George Rhodius sent a telegram. They are all having colds now. Mrs. Marie Rhodius is well and full of business as always. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp.

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Ball received the check for $50. When Hudson sends the rest she will take her children to Philadelphia. Her daughter has been suffering from a severe burn, as Mr. Ball undoubtedly told Hudson. Robbie and Cherokee send love. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He sees that Edwards is short a complete set. He will send them this week. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. Postcard

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Ball wishes to thank Hudson for his kindnesses, especially for his aid in furthering the cause of the beatification of St. John Baptist Vianney. :: X-3-l A.L.S. Latin 3pp. 8vo.

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Ball is not now going to Rome in the interest of the cause of the Cure of Ars St. John Baptist Vianney . A sickness has forced him to postpone his trip until May. If Hudson has any offerings to make they will be received with gratitude. The letters he receives from Rome tell him that the cause is progressing rapidly. :: X-3-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 16mo.

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Ball received Hudson's check for 1025 francs through Eugene Kelly and Company, New York. He would not have had enough funds for his trip to Rome without Hudson's help. Hudson has a right to a relic of the first order when they are able to touch the body of the Cure St. John Baptist Vianney. :: X-3-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 16mo.

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Ball received from Hudson the letter announcing he would receive 325 francs in behalf of the cause of the Cure d' Ars. But the money order was not enclosed. Ball is having 100 pictures of the Cure d' Ars with relics prepared to be sent to Hudson. :: X-3-m A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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Ball has received the money order for 325 francs mentioned in Hudson's last letter. He sent yesterday the 100 pictures of the Cured' Ars. :: X-3-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The space given to Notre Dame at the World's Fair in Catholic Exhibit is 32 feet by 20 feet. There will be room for Gregori's picture of the Nativity, the picture of Father Corby blessing the regiment, etc. The other exhibits Prof. James F. Edwards will arrange to cover the floor space. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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The syndicate articles he has been selling have been killed by the large plate houses and he is compelled to take up the advertising business again. He is convinced that by systematic canvass he can secure much advertising for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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In answer to Edwards' last he requested him to send him the contract to sign for Luigi Gergori. Gergori agreed to sell him the Nativity for $4000 delivered at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Gregori is asking a little too much to expect Ball to pay the duty on the picture which is Gregori's property and on which Ball only holds an option. Ball's arrangement was to pay $4000 for the picture delivered at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He would like the painting of the Nativity as early as possible so as to make arrangements for its exhibition. He would like to have the sketch Luigi Gregori showed him. The price is $4000. He will pay no more. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp.

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He is glad to learn the picture of "Nativity" is nearly completed. He does not know what kind of contract Luigi Gergori wants. Ball offered to pay $4000 for the painting. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.