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THE FALL OF BETHAR.
HISTORICAL ROMANCE ADAPTED FROM THE
HEBREW.
BY REV. DAVID STERN.
Ill.
(C0mtinued.)

Papus answered in mournful and
complaining tone: Alas, governor, have
T ever attempted to tell you an untruth
that you refuse to believe me now? Tes-
tify whether I have not served you
honestly and faithfully from the day [
first appeared before you even until
now!"
Your words are true," Rufus an
swered him; truly and faithfully have
you served me until now, for which I
navg-fuify paid you- faaaa.a aGGsaasaTssss .traaz
sury; but in regard to this new conspir-
acy, [ cannot believe you until you bring
me clear testimony. For should [ hast
lily proceed to punish the Jews before it
has been demonstrated that the con-
spiracy exists, then the Roman mobiles
would fully justify them for rising to
defend themselves with fire and sword
Caesar would be angry with me for hav-
ing made the Jews rebel by my hasty
actions; he would remove me from my
office and might even deprive me of my
head
II, ALSO" replied Papus, IT also know
the evil in store for you if it should be-
come known to Caesar that the Jews
were compelled to resort to the sword
because Of your tyranny. Florus shed
the blood of his enemies the Jews with
out fearing that he would displease and
anger Caesar, because his wife was hand
some and her beauty Illuminated Caesars
palace; but your wife Ruphina is not so
fortunate, and it is therefore right
that you should be more careful. AS
far as I can see, the best thing for you
to do is to act secretly in such manner
that the Jews may be forced to bring
their conspiracy. to light and to rebel
openly, for Caesar will then not inquire
after the origin of the rebellion, and will
pay no attention to any charges the
Jews may allege against you.
Rufus remained standing near Papus
and was for few moments plunged in
profound meditation, at last he said: Il
fear very much that Caesar will listen
to the charges of tyranny and persecu-
ton which the Jews will raise against
me. know that have many rivals and
enemies at the Roman court who will
add fuel to Caesars anger, and who will
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CHICAGO, MAY 2, 1879.

where stood Lords waiting, guard
of the palace, and servants, who upon
seeing him saluted him with respect and
honor. But it could be seen from their
faces that in their hearts they hated and
despised him. Papus saluted them also
in friendly and respectful manner, and
took his box of perfumery, which he al
ways carried-for he walked about in
the disguise Of vender of perfumes
put it upon his shoulder and went off.
Outside the palace gate there always
stood warlike men with swords and jave-
Inns; these were the soldiers ready to
obey the commands of Rufus, their mas
ter, also warriors from Germania, with
long hair and flowing boards, who con-
stantly promenaded around the palace,
guarding it strictly.
When Papus reached outside of the
city gates, he stopped on the highway and
began to laugh with pride and arrogance.
Thus he soliloquised: "Ah, you fools who
are wise in your own eyes, and ye simple
ones who imagine that you have under
standing! IF you only knew that the
fate of all this country is in my hand; if
your heart could only whisper to you
that will bring upon you sudden and
complete destruction; that I will bring
deash-and~extermination to all Of you'll
And you, Keturah, you shall know that
my hand is strong and my vengeance
mighty How sweet is revenge; it is
sweeter than all the delusions and plea
sures of love! Do you imagine that [
will not take revenge for the shameful
manner in which you have insulted and
abused me? O, you fool! in very short
time you will repent of your arrogance
and pride. It is true that nature had al
ready doomed me, even before my
birth, for it has bestowed upon me green
eyes and red hair, crooked legs and long
arms, black countenance and a pug
nose, thick and ugly lips and sharply
pointed cheek bones. But with all this,
wealth is more precious than beauty,
and wisdom is more valuable than all the
comliness of the body, for am wealthy
man, whose house is filled with silver
and gold, and whose mind is replete with
knowledge and wisdom. Truly and fer
vently have [ loved you, Keturah! and l
desired you with all my heart and soul.
Even my neighbor, your father, did l
truly love and honestly respect. And,
in return, you insulted and wounded me;
for my love you gave me hatred, and be-
cause 1 wanted to place you among the
aristocracy of the land, you wished to
deprive me of my glory and to darken
my life. Also your father pushed me
away from him with both hands, and
abused me to my face With reverential
respect did I approach Eliezar, and with
all my might [ begged him to give me
his daughter to wife, in return for which
I was willing to bestow upon him numer-
GUS gifts, and upon her all manner of
wealth and luxury. But he would an
swer me by saying: "Papus, you we'll
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beauty when you saw her in Bethar
few months ago. This girl is beloved by
Shimeon and engaged to him, for her
father had promised to make her his
wife if he would reinstate peace in the
land, and remove all internal quarrels
and rebellious feelings from among the
children of Israel. But he swore that
he would not take her to wife until he
had exterminated all the Romans from
this land, and had restored his nation to
their former independence and glory.
Now you must act craftily and bring
Keturah into your palace; then. 80"
Papus did not finish his sentence, but
remained silent for few moments, look
ing at Rufus with contempt, whilst his
eye betrayed his struggle between love
and jealousy.
'Papus!" said Rufus hastily, "Papus,
if you can propose plan to bring Ketu
rah here, [ will make you lord over half
the province, and will also give you
plenty of silver and gold"
''You are a good shot" said Papus,
"and if you cage the big bird the little
one will follow"
Torment me not with riddles, be kind
enough to speak plain
Summon Eliezer before you" an
'swered~.P ~.Papuss and charge him with
being the cause Of the new conspiracy
He will keep nothing from you, for he
desires peace and mixes not with the
conspirators; besides, he has been wishing
to see you for long time, so that he
may get an opportunity to entreat you
for mercy and kindness to the Jews. [
am positive that when the old man comes
his daughter will follow him, lest an ac-
cident should befall him on the road be-
cause of his old age. The daughters of
Israel are brave women, from their youth
they are raised amid bravery and battles,
and they fear nothing; therefore it is
that Keturah will not fear to enter the
palace of great ruler, hero and general
like yourself. When the father and
daughter enter your palace, send the
father away and retain the daughter as
security for the countrys peace. And
when Bar Kochba hears that his beloved
one is imprisoned in your palace, he will
fly here quick as an eagle to set her free;
you will then capture him in your net
and do with him what you deem right
and proper"
At these words Rufus face regained
its color, and giving to Papus a handful
of gold, he said: by the life of Jupiter!
this plan, even if it does not entirely
succeed, is fully worth this gold. Go
now in peace, work faithfully, and re-
member that a man in my position can
make you rich, honored and respected" "
~ ".
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so work against me that he will believe
me to be the cause of the rebellion"
''Why are you so down-hearted, gov
ernor?" said Papus; "have you not the
power to act shrewdly and anger the
Jews with something which is considered
trifing in the eyes of Caesar and his
court, but which is looked upon as a
great matter by the jews so that they
will openly rebel against the Roman
government. You will then justify your
self before Caesar by saying, that the
only way to govern such an unruly and
rebellious people is to stand over them
with an iron rod. for nothing less can
keep them at peace"
my mind is confused to-day and I
can think of no suitable plan" answered
Rufus; but I see it on your face that
you have in your mind some crafty de-
sign that will remove my trouble and
uneasiness."
My mind is open to you" answered
Papus; but [ pray you to listen to
me-"
And what is the plan" asked Rufus
anxiously-''wha is it?' Papus waited
a few moments in silence in order to en-
joy Rufus anxiety. What is the plan?
Speak," shouted Rufus, with burning
eyes sA'sSss'.~-s-'ss'
do not get excited, governor!" an
swered Papus, quietly and calmly, for he
saw that Rufus was in his power. II
think that you can behead the hydra
headed monster in such manner that
he will never regain life"
Explain your words!' shouted Rufus.
why do you trouble me with riddles?"
Il will suppose" answered Papus,
speaking very slowly-"I will suppose
that you can catch Shimeon in trap,
and compel him to forfeit his head to
Caesar"
But how can [ capture this mighty
whale into my net?" asked Rufus. whose
eyes burned like flames.
by cunning, for power without craft
cannot long maintain itself"
but what is the plan? How am I to
convert this eagle into a tame dove?
Tell me, [ pray you, what is the plan?"
:" 1t is love!" answered Papus. "Love
with it's flames makes the wise man a
fool; it changes the hero of many battles
into weakling. It was love that de-
prived Solomon, the wisest of men, of
his wisdom, and Samson the strongest
of men, of his strength and it will de-
prive Shimeon Bar Kochba of both"
who is it that Shimeon loves?"
asked Rufus anxiously. "Who is she?"
1T is Keturah!" replied Papus, ''even
Katurah, the prettiest of Israels daugh-
ters; the daughter of Eliezer Hamodai.
who is Shimeon's uncle. Did yon ever
see handsomer and prettier woman
among all the daughters of the land? I
yet remember how yon admired her
"A similar scheme of upbraiding the Jews by
acts which were considered Of little significance
at Rome, is reported in Gillin, fol- Sc. q. in the
well-knoWn story about the informer Bar Kamza
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

The Fall of Bethar-Jewish Middle-Class-
Domestic Life-Local and Domestic News
Foreign News.
Facts and Views-Abraham Baer LebensOhn-
The Character and Early Development of
Israeps Missianic Ideal-Proselytes in Po-
land.
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THE SENTIMENTS AND ACTIONS
OF PAPU!

OF PAPUS.
Papus went out from the audience
chamber into the surrounding garden
and from thence to the palace gate,
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ROUTE.

The procession will form In line at the posi-
ton indicated at $50 O'Clock Il. IN. The head oil
the procession will move down Rampant
north side of Esplanade, up Eaplanade to
Royal. down Royal to Vaudeville, up Mandevi le
TO Levee up Levee to south side of Esplanade.
Esplanade to Royal. up Royal to Canal. to Camp
e Prytanfa, up Prytania to First. up Firet 70
Magazine down Magazine to Julia. down Julia
to ct. Charles. down st. Charles to Canal, VIII ere
the procession will ba dismissed. -.
The Chief Eng lneer and Assistant will be
stationed at the Clay Statue. AS the companies
arrive upon the ground they will promptly re-
port through their Marshals. to the ASS slant
Engineers who will indicate their position.
AS soon rs the Assistant Engineers b we
port to the Chief Engineer. which being done.
the Chief and Assistants will report In body
to the Grand Marshal.
The formation being complete. the Chief En-
gineer will direct twelve taps to be struck upon
all the bells connected with the fire alarm tele-
graph, as "a signal that the procession has
moved.
The Marshas and Foremen of the various
companies are notified to be pUnctualy on II Q
ground, rs the procession will positively move
10 o'clock,
Whenever n break occurs In the procession
the Marshal of the company at the point whef .
the break has taken place will at once cOmmu-
nieate the fact to the Marshal preceding him
who in like manner will pass on the Intelligence
to the Grand Marshal. AS soon as the line is
again closed, the fact will be- at once dispatched
in the same manner to the head of the process
sion.
The Aids to the Grand Marshal will report to
him at O'Clock a. H.. at the Mechanics Insti-
tute Dryades street. In the event that the
weather prevents the procession from taking
place. 1t will b9 indicated by fifteen taps on the
fire alarm bells. repeated three times. The pro-
cession will then stand postponed.
Whenever the procession Is halted along the
line of march the companies are requested to
avoid the railroad track as much as possible so
as not to Interrupt the running OF the cars.
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was on the part Of Blount, who said, when he
was asked to come down from his hiding
place, !" I'm afraid to come down, for I'll be
killed. Mr.. Raines." / told him that he
would not, and he then said, 81 will leave
the parish and never come back" | never
told him to leave the parish, State or United
States.
NatchitocheS was excited on the Sunday
following. | repeated the story in town about
the determination of the negroes to come to
town, as they had so spoken at dirt bridge.
Col Levy was not at Blounts house that
night Mr.. Jack was not at Blount's.
/ am member OF the Democratic execu-
tive committee. | never heard of any organ
iZatiOn to prejudice the candidacy of j. Mad.
Wells. | remember Col. Levy was candi-
date for Congress and was elected. He was a
Democrat.
! never heard Of J. Mad Wells being cam
didate until after the election.
CRoSS-ExAMINED BY MIR. LEONARD.
After the convention adjourned l went to
several places for a gun, but could get none
saw about twenty-five or thirty armed
men going around. Mr.. Cunningham gave
direction as chief of police.
For some minutes there was some brilliant
verbal sparriDg between the witness and
United States District Attorney Leonard, in
which Mr.. Raines came off handsomely. The
witness repeated accurately the facts he had
given in his examination In chief and every
attempt of the district attorney to shake his
testimony was utterly Ruthless
At the close of this witness testimony the
court adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday
morning.
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THE ORPHANS APPEAL.

The poor waits of the st. Mary's Orphan
Boys Asylum, Of the Third District, make
the following appeal to the proyerbial charity
OF our fellow-citizens. The orphans are In
great distress, and we sincerely hope that
their cry for help will find an adequate re-
spouse:
A fire which occurred on February Is has
not only destroyed considerable of one of the
buildings, but also consumed nearly all the
clothes Of the orphans.
The undersigned committee, appointed for
the purpose, now make an appeal to pub.
lie charity for the relief of the institution and
its unfortunate little CUES.
The Merchants Insurance Company has, it
is true, allowed some fifteen hundred dollars
for the damage caused, but that amount has
been applied to extinguish in part the sum,
nearly double, which the asylum owes for in
surance premiums.
The loss sustained In the shape OF clothes
and apparel could not be repaired with less
than two thousand dollars.
There are now more than three hundred
fruit of public charity.
The times are hard, no doubt, but assuredly
to no one are they harder than to the forsaken,
destitute, parentlesS and craving children
within the walls Of this well known inSttu-
ton, which Is far indeed from having ade-
quate resources, and which is dependent on
public liberality for the accomplishment of
its most laudable and necessary object.
Contributions for relief, in any shape, In
kind or otherwise, are earnestly solicited, and
can be sent to the asylum or to its treasurer,
Mr.. Victor Sere postoffice box 1778.
The sincere thanks of the board of direc-
tors, and of the devoted Sisters Marianites
in charge of the institution, are gratefully
rendered to the gallant firemen, and to all the
friends who have lent their valuable assist
ance at the time of the fire.
E. BERMUDEZ,
G. SPORL,
Nj. L. CARNEY,
THOs. LAYTON, JR.,
c. Z. GIRARDEY,
Committee.
New Orleans, February 26, 1879.
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Whereas the Citizens Conservative Assoc-
alton having been organized with view solely
to the promotion OF our people by the nom
ination Of competent and responsible candi-
dates for public position, and believing that
the present Citizens movement has similar
movement In view that may be aided by our
abstaining from any immediate independent
action in the coming election for candidates
to the constitutional convention; therefore
be it
Resotued, That the supporters and sympa-
thizers Of the Citizens Conservative Associa-
tion be recommended to unite In any salts
factory plan that may be approved by the
new Citizens Committee now comforting with
the Democratic State and Parish Committees
ResOtred, That as an evidence of our desire
to promote harmony in their patriotic en-
deavoTs, a copy Of this preamble and resolu-
tions be forwarded to the chairman OF their
committee, Capt. r. B. Peasants, and that
our secretary in doing 80 express our sincere
hope that an amicable solution will be arrived
at, avoiding the necessity Of other interven-
ton.
LIONEL G. LEVY, Chairman
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Rooms OF THE CIrIzHNs' CONSERVATIVE

Rooms OF THE CITIZENS CONSERVATIVE
Association,
New Orleans, February 20, 1879
Capt. r. b Peasants. Chairman. etc. Citizens
COMMITTEES:
Dear ,Su-At O meeting OF the Citizens
Conservative Association, held this twentieth
Of February, the following preamble and reso-
lutions were presented and unanimously
adopted:
In transmitting same to you in accordance
with the instructions contained therein, per-
NIT me to say, that this association and each
member thereof, have watched with deep
interest the patriotic endeavors Of the COM
mittee, whose chairman you are, to adjust ex-
listing difficulties and bring about such re-
suits as will insure the selection OF suitable
candidates to the convention soon to be held
In this State.
All are looking with deep anxiety to this
convention to so alter our organic law as to
insure revival Of our declining interests, and
bring back prosperity to our State once more
They feel that this convention should be
composed of men whose integrity and capaci-
ty already shown will b. an earnest of dis
In their labors for the public
veal. Any efforts to secure such responsible
candidates will meet with the hearty approval
and cooperation OF this association and
its sympathizers.
Very respectfully,
WALTER G. FLOWER,
Acting Secretary.
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Forty-Second Anniversary
OF THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
OF NEW ORLEANS.
ORDER OF FORMING.
OF NEW ORLEANS.
MILITARY ESCORT.
The corps of Cadets Of the Mechanical and Agri
cultural College of Louisiana, Baton Rouge.
under command of Col, ID. f. Boyd,


The corps of Cadets OF the Mechanical and Agri-
cultural College of Louisiana, Baton Rouge,
under command of Col. d. f. Boyd.
The Fire Department Of New Orleans. with
those invited to assist In the celebration of the
Forty second Anniversary. will assemble On
TUESDAY. March 4. 1879. in the following
order:
st. Bernard Steam Engine Company No. l. Of
st. Bernard.
DAVID Crockett Fire Company No. 1. Of Gretns.
Milnebnrg Fire Company NO. l. Of MIneburg.
Lafaye ito Hook and Ladder Company No. l. Of
New Orleans.
The above companies will constitute tho First
Division. which will form on the north side Of
Canal street. head resting ON Rampant street.
extending east under the supervision OF Assist
Mississippi Steam Engine Company No. 2.
Vigilant Steam Engine Company No. g..
American Hook and Ladder Company No.a.
Columbia Steam Engine Company No. s.
Louisiana Hose Steam Engine Company.
Mechanics Steam Engine Company No 6.
Eagle Steam Engine Company No. 7.
The above Companies will constitute the
Second Division. which will form on tho north
side OF Canal street, head resting on Bourbon
street, extending east. under the supefv vision OF
Assistant Engineer Albert Mueller.
Phoenix steam Engine Company No 3.
Hope Hook and Ladder Company No..
Gre le Steam Engine Company No ..
Louisiana Steam Engine Company No. 10.
Trad Ferry Steam Engine Comuaoy No. IL.
Perseverance, Steam Engine Company No. 10.
ebul EukIu9 NO. IA,
The above companies will constitute the
Third Division. which will form on the south
side of Canal street. head resting on Rampant
street, extending east. under the supervision OF
Assistant Engineer James Boyce.
Jackson Steam Engine Company No. 1S.
Washington Steam Engine Company No. 90
Pelican Hook and Ladder Company No.4
Orleans Steam Engine Com paDy No. 81.
Exempt Society OF Jefferson Steam Engine
Company No %,
Jefferson Steam Engine Company No. o.
Chalmette Steam Engine Company No. 49,
Neptune Steam Engine Company No. O. Of
Mobile.
Crescent Steam Engine Company No. "a.
The above companies will constitute the
Fourth Division, when will form on the south
eide OF Canal street. head resting on Cdronde-
let street. extending east, under the supervision
OF Assistant Engineer F. c. Carroll.
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The heavier the run made on Martin Lannes,
Magazine market. the more solvent his insti-
tuition. The difference b tween his customers
and those Of broken bank is one is anxious
to withdraw their money and will take what
ever is offered. where the others ara anxious to
deposit theirs and are always sure of an EQUIV.
aent in return. For the best stall. fed beef pork
mutton game. fish. poultry. eggs. vegetables
and fruit. go to Lannes. stalls 81 and 80.
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LOST-FOUND.

I .OST OR STOJEN-TWO TIME CHECKS
- FIR the sums of $40 80 and SIT 10, Iayable to
Bellevue ? antation. belonging to Bradish
Johnson Esq. Payment has been stopped.
mh1 ST.
| ,OST OR MISLAID-TWO MORTGAGE
- notes descr bed as follows: One dat New
for SIPS; one dated January 10, 1874, due ten
moths after date for sl275, signed by G. NJ
Thomas to his own order and by him indors-d
New Orleans bearing interest from ate at rate
OF eight Der cent per annum. They are the
property Of the undersigned. and the public is
warned not to purchase negotiate sama
NH i'm JOHN CHAFFE, BRO & SON
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THIRD DIVISION.

PhGnix Steam Engine Company No. 8.
Hope Hook and Ladder Company No. 8.
Creole Steam Engine Company No. O.
Louisiana Steam Il CINE Company No 10.
Trad Ferry Steam Engine Company No II.
Perseverance Steam Engine Company NO. 49,
Philadelphia Steam Engine Company No. H.
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FOR RENT.

DOR RENT-THE WELL-KNOWN SUGAR
Plantation twenty seven mites below the
city. known as the Fanny place. There is now
on the ~ lace cane sufficient for a crop of 400
hogshtads sugar. together with mules and
plantation implements etc. The place will be
rented to responsible tenant, on very favor
able terms. Apply to Citizens Bank. New Or
leans. NH If
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The Sons OF LoUIsIANA.-In another column
q our paper will be found the programme of
this benevolent association. On April IS and
Easter SUNDAY the Sons Of Louisiana will give
picnic at the Fair Grounds As this will be
one Of the first Dicnics this spring. and as
great care has been taken to select an attractive
programme, the Sons OF Louisiana may surely
count on very large attendance
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FOURTH DIVISION.

Jackson Steam Engine Company No, IS.
Washington Steam Engine Company No. 90.
Pelican Hook and Ladder Company No. 4.
Orleans steam Engine Company No. 81.
Exempt Exempt society Of Jefferson Company No. %.
Chalmette Steam Engine company No. %.
Neptune Steam Fire Company No. 2, of Mo-
obile
Crescent Steam Engine Company No. "a.
mh2 st L n. MARKS. Grand Marshal,