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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Reader, if you wish to be relieved of
those terrible Sick Headaches and that
miserable Sour Stomach, take "Aroman-
na." Sold by Baker q McMurran,
Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

"Oh, hubby, I've had such dreadful
accidentr'
"What is it, my dcar?"
"I've broken the hall mirror, and you
know it is sign of bad luck to break
mirror
$50 it is, my darling, especially when
the mirror cost $l4."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

"Do you buy music by the roll?" said
a gentleman to the deacon's daughter.
"No, sir" she sweetly replied; 81 al
ways wait until Sunday, when can get
it by the choir"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Ayers Sarsaparilla works directly and
promptly, to purify and enrich the blood, i'm
prove the appetite, strengthen the nerves,
and brace up the system. 1t is in the truest
sense an Alternative medicine. Every invalid
should give IL trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

J.J. Reynolds, druggist, Flemiags-
burg, KY, says: "'ArOmanna' and
Swiss Balsam' sells well and good re-
ports from them" Sold by Baker Il
McMurran, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

If people troubled with colds, would take
Ayers Cherry Pectoral before going TO church
or places Of entertainment, they would avoid
coughing, greatly to the comfort OF both
speakers and hearers. Public speakers and
singers find that the Pectoral wonderfully in
creases the power and fiexibility of the voice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

A. w. Cecil, Piedmont, Ohio, says:
"Those who have tried your 'Aroman-
ma here recommend it highly" Price
% and rs cents. Sold by Baker & Nc
Murran, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Try Du Lac's "Swiss Balsam" for
your cough and you will be pleased.
Sure and Speedy cure. % and 70 cents.
Sold by Baker & McMurran, Shepherds
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

The Boonsboro (Md.) Times says: "Du
Ldc's Swiss Balsam' is an excellent
Cough Remedy and is recommended by
those of our town who have used it,"
Sold by Baker & McMurran, Shepherds
town
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
Inns and Outs.

Nothing is so productive of distress
ing headaches us the tropical heat of
summer. st. Jacobs Oil will remove
them at once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Take Du Lac's "Swiss Balsam" for
Bronchitis, Tickling in the Throat and
Loss of Voice. % and 70 cents. Sold
by Baker IL McMurran, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
NORTHWARD.
Exp'ess Exp'ess Ace.
No. 1. No. 2. Nos

AR. Wash'n. y. & o. R.RPM 10 40'PM IS Is
Ar. BALTIC, Is. 4 O. II. X. I'm II i0PN2 10 2l5
Arr. BALTIC, w. NJ. r. X. Pm 80 30
Leave Hagerstown .....IPa 10 ~ Pm u 3Ol . Is
Arr Harrisburg C.V.RRA VI % Pr 1901 IL %
Philadelphia, Il. X. RIA I 25PM 30. 3 -
" New York ............AH nj 00.PM0 80 go
JOS. II. SANDS, Genl Supt,
Roanoke, Va.
A. POPE, Gen. Pass. Ag't,
Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Johnny, if you want to become big
man you must eat more strong food"
Johnny-"All right, pass the butter"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
The Mirror

is no fatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale?
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Ayers Sarsaparilla. Its record of forty years
Is one of constant triumph over diseases of
the blood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Have You taken a cold? You can cure 1t
promptly by using Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
J. ID. SWARTZ,
@ O A 7 ]

Cumberland Coal-Lump and Run of the
Mine Hard Coal in all sizes and grades.
Sold at the yard or delivered in any part OF
the town at the lowest prices and on short
notice. l am also handling the best grades OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
Plaster, Salt, Powder, &c

T HAVE just received large supply Of fine
i ground PLASTER: also fresh carload OF
SALT, which will be sold at my warehouses
at exceedingly low prices. Fertilizer for
spring crops In stock. Also agent for the sale
of Latin & Rand's Rifle and Blasting Powder,
Fuse. &C., which will be supplied to dealers
at factory prices.
CT. HODGES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20
FERTILIZERS,

and farmers will find it TO their advantage
to examine my goods can also furnish the
ingredients from which you can make your
own Fertilizer at u low figure
Thanking all for liberal patronage In the
past l respectfully solicit continuance IN
the future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
D1y
DAILY. eN.
SOUTHWARK. sun.
EXpess EXp'ess Acc
No. 3. No. l. MOB
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

ORANGE Brand Hams. Breakfast Bacon,
" Shoulders, Sides. and Dried Beef at
PENDLET0N & LICKLIDER'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-11-20

GRAY Ham or WnlsKsks cn,lc,sos q
0IossY BLACK BY o single appi neic,. -
Mis- DIE. Il imparts nstufrrs eSSl u
instant4seously. Sold y HsT
sent by express on receipt ~ - -, vssk
once, - Mursy IT, NV ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
HIS ONE FIT OF THE BLUES.
0aot tho blues, frIend GORDON ~

"Got the blues, friend GordonH"
bIr, James A. Gordon, teacher Of Gymnastics
IN the Charller Institute In Firy'nnth street,
New York-R school which deserves Its national
reputation-was reclining on u lounge at his
home IN llbth street, when the writer thus adj
dressed him u few days ago His right foot and
ankle were much swollen and swRthed Ia band
ages. while on the other h0wore tho appropriate
stocking aud house slipper. lie was unable TO
stand and could not move the affected part with
out pain.
"well." he said, II have served Her Majesty
Queen Victoria In the famous regiment called
the Blues and IN the army in India and Aus
trala also had taste Of life In putting down
the Scpoy rebellion; but this Is one OF the bluest
times I ever experienced"
"Whats the matter now?"
"rho matter" answered the skillfnl swords
man, with slight eontortlon Of the muscles Of
comfortable position, "tha matter now is u pun
gent attack on acute inilnmmntOry rheumatlSnl.
In fact It amounts 70 orheumutegont Never had
"YouTe lucky" said, 'in having IL confined
TO one FOOT
"nont you make that mlstake,n said Gordon.
"a week or ten days ago the other loot was IN
legs OF an elephant My phylclAn treated mo
Informally, but the remedy that cured the foot
thai is now well was Bensons Capcne PlGsters.
/ tried the plastors as an experiment, on one
foot nrst BLESS your soul, they hadn't been on
ten minutes before ! felt relief We Kept II up,
any wife and /, until the swelling went away
spread ON rubber-lhose pla,ters are Aud now
We'Te operating on the other foot It's better
already, i've got my foot and part OF my leg
SSIsS SaSSase W9 oISsg wcl IS sooi morSns .n0i
| you ever have the rheumatism or the gouL Wy
my medicine"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21

in his plays, probably in Henry VIII, q
complete defense Of himself from tho
charges of corruption. for he was sacrificed
to save King JSmes's favorite, the un-
scrupulous Buckingham.
Now mark, these plays were first is
sued in small form for acting, and were
alterward revised and reissued double the
former length, as in this volume before
MS, aud
WITH THE CIPHER INSERTED.
Mote how this book is made up. If
YOU put manuscript In the hands Of n
publisher with no special instructions
tho pages would be numbered in order
See here" said he, referring to two con-
seoutive pages in Henry ~, 'one ofwhich
was numbered 46 aud tho other 40, and
which erroneous numbering is frequent
throughout the book. "rhe cipher hangs
on the numbering of those pages. Now,
notice tho byphenated words, italicised
words, and the words In parontheses.
They are so placed without regard TO
rhetorical rules and are apparently in
RccuTacies. Many learned commentators
have classed them as typographical err
rors, and have so corrected them. The
fact Is, these characteristics do not exist
in the first edition Of the works, which
were intended only for the plays, but
were inserted in the revised editions, and
on them the cipher hangs.
when this system is revealed the
wonder OF the world will be as great over
the marvellous mechanism of these plays
as it is now over their literary merit"
The pages shown presented medley OF
hyphsnated, italicised, and parenthetic
words, made so regardless Of rules. On
the marquis of the pages were marked
the number Of words OF each class in
each column and on each page. By q
systom Of calculation of multiplying aud
adding these sums. results were obtained
in numbers which, when counted down
down the columns, would fall on certain
words, and these words when combined
in a certain regular order according to
rule reveal tho hidden messages
MIR. DoNSELLY ALLOWED THE REPORTER
to make several Of these calculations, aud
there seemed to be an unvaryinE system
in the work, which, Mr. Donnolly said
continued through tho play aud by which
the results were reached. The book will
contain tho plays of Henry ~" and
Tho Merry Wives Of Windsor" with the
cipher fully worked out. The plays will
bo fac SMILES in presenting his discovery
to the public. With the cluo onco ro
vealod any one can pursue tho task Il
completion successfully. 1t is now five
years since this work was begun. and tht
progress has boon made only by the great
eat labor.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
Grand Army MNsauernders.

Meade Post, No. 8, G. A. r., signslized
the termination of the Lenten season by
q pleasant and well.attonded masquerade
at Grand Army Hall, corner Of Seventh
and l. streets. last evening. Among the
characters represented or costumes worn
were: The Misses Jessie Prather, Bohe-
mian girl; Lille Groves, Columbia Dora
Wild, Folly; Lillian J.. Dietz, gypsy;
Keppler, Mother Hubbard; Bessie Mason,
Dolly Warden; Nellie and Mary Adams,
Mother Hubbard; Ella Barnett, peas
ant girl; Ella and Emma Hudson, night
Blanch Newton. flower girl; Mary Simon,
nurse with baby; Genevieve Dietz, snow
flake; Lizzie Weeks, Indian girl; Emma
Young, daisy; Mrs. Z, ]. Russell, Poca-
hontas; Mrs. Katie Speak, Indian girl b.
Mullen, Irishman; Cordelia and Emma
Prathcr, Scotch girls; Willie Donohue, fat
boy; Charles l., Martin, colored dandy; j..
b. Burke, Dutchman; Harry Selby, negro
dude, and George w. Groves, Paddy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Belyedere-wm. slggel and r, S. Bullock,
New York.
st. Marc-M. Richmond, St, Louis, Mo-, and
C, L. Loring, Troy, n. Y
Arlington--C. H. Russell. W. Bayard Cutting.
and 7, ], Campbell, New York; A. +. Hatch,
Chicago.
welekors-Mrs n. G. Northrop, New York;
A. Graves, wife, and sister, Lexington, No,
and G. T. Tlbbles, Chicago.
wormeys-Mason Young and @. W, Barnes,
New York; II. II, Richardson and A. w, Long
fellow Brookllne Mass, and ], Pitt, Holland.
wllard's-Georgo o. CLAWS New York J..
f. Mahon, New York; Dell Keller, PhilGdel'
phia; j. ". Fox, Oregon; q. II. Lamont, New
York; ". II, HALL Boston, j, W. Munday,
Chicagoi ]. e. HALLS, Boston.
Rggs--J. W. Merrill Cheyenne, Wyo. Il. 4; q.
II. Norman, Boston; A. r. Atherton, Lowell,
Mass n. H. Skidmoro, New York. w, Ii, Gyld,
Brooklyn; j. s. kennedy New York; G, w,
Scott, Boston; j. Buchanan, Montreal.
Metropolitan 4, G. Catehings mem.
ber'elcci from Mississippi II, X. McCay, Az
lanta Ga; a, b. Andrews, North Carolinai A.
Pope. Virginia. GaTeta0n llaginn and wife,
Middlebush, N, j., and Charles Jackson East
port Mass.
National-Hon. John ]. Davis, West Yir.
ginia; GOV, y. w, Wilson, Wheeling W. Va
Hon. Henry $, Walker Wheeling, w. Val
Crane and wife MorrlHown, n: J,i Col, .. H.
hIoore aud John Z. Gardner, New York; NJ j.
Ebbitt-F, +. Raymond, Boston; Lieut., II. j.
SlOCum, u, g. A., Judge ID. Tucker Brooke,
Virgniai Vim. II. White, u. $. Al ~, l.. Hutton
aud wife New York; Hon, Jerry H., Murphy,
Iowa James E Burroughs, New York; IL. W.
Pratt aud wife, Mys. George ", Porter Fair
bank, MINI, and Judge W. g. Whitley, Will
miDgton, Del
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
The St. Dominlo,s church Fund.

Additional subscriptions have been re-
ceivod for the rebuilding OF st. Dominic's
Church as follows: Barbour & Hamilton,
500; Johnson Brothers, 800; Frank
Hume, 800; Thomas w. Smith, $50;
Great Falls leo Company, $50; Chris.
Dickson, $50; Burns & Sou, $25; DIR. II.
IT. Holden, f25; Patrick Smyth, S25;
Jeremiah Downey. $50; Mrs. Blaine, $2Oi
i. n. Gray & Co., S15; friend, SIS;
James Hughes, $40: II. BlcShane & CO.,
$40; Patrick Horrigan, $40; cash, $40;
Dan. p, Harmon, $40; Denis Cornell, $40;
Beavsns d Shaw, $40; James Mccarthy,
$40; friends Of Father Horgan, 80; John
w. Thompson, s5; John Rooney, So;
Saints Auth, $5; Henry KeouRh, 50;
Thomas Geary, So; Jeremiah Murphy, So;
Joseph J. Finley, So; Henry Rabe, 50;
Annie Miller, So; Seaton Perry, So; j. b.
Wilson, $5; II. o. Noyes, So; cash, through
r. l.. Walter, so; George Callahan, IS; A,
Wilson, $5; Rees Evans, IS; George q.
Miller, S.; Daniel Hannah, SIS; John j.
Fuller, SIS; Il. Leitch & Sons, So; W. s..
Hoge, So; l.. II. Schneider & Son, So;
Barber & Ross. $5; Catharine McAulifIe,
IS; Mrs, Ellen Snee, s.; William Grim
minis, SIS; Robert Callahan, $5; +. l.. Mars
den, S.; owen Barron, $5; Mrs. Hoban,
s.; James Kelleher, $40; Mrs T. Byrne,
$50: r. G. Campbell, $50; b. II. Warner,
$25; James Mclaughlin, $40; J. A. Rover,
S5; T. A. Sullivan, $5; Mrs. Lucy Byrne,
$40; John Lyon, $40; Thos. Holden, S25;
Thos. Holden, jr., $5; Aggie Holden, So
Lizzie Holden b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
LOCAL BRIEFLETs.

Alfred Henderson, colored. cut the first
three fingers of his left hand yesterday
in hay-cutter at Burgdorfs stables.
A pleasant sooiable WAS given last night
by the young ladies Of the Assembly
Presby terian Church, corner Fifth aud
streets.
The police Of tho sixth police precinct
have moved into their new station on the
west side Of Fifth street. between M and
N, fronting Ridge street.
The February report Of the physician
in charge Of the Emergency Hospital
shows that l15 white and 26S colored
patients wero treated, and 30 emergency
cases.
Francis L. Dow. assistant police mar
shal, Taunton, Mass, three years ago was
cured OF stone In tho kidney aud bladder
by Warmers safe Cure. aud in June, 1884,
no wrote, 81 have not seen a sick day
since began Warmers Safe Cure, and
never felt better have gained eighteen
pounds"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
CUTTING CANAL SALARIES.
The Chesapeake and ohio Board De-
cIdes TO Iielucp Expenses.


oidcs 60 neducp Expenses.
At the monthly meeting Of tho board Of
directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company, hold at tho Arlington Hotel,
business preparatory to the opening of
the shipping season was considered.
President Baughmsn stated that the busi-
ness outlook for tht year was prosperous.
Water has been let in the canal along its
whole line, and boats Mt Cumberland are
roady to load coal. Active operations will
be begun ut once.
1t was decided to reduce salaries as
follows Superintendent of tho wharf at
Cumberland, Mr.. A. Wilson, $500 per
year TO 81 $50; collector at Georgetown,
$1,000 to Sl,0S0. Tho salary Of Messrs.
Mulvany and Bscr was fixed at $1,000
each, with $3.50 allowed for care Of horses,
instead OF $500 each. Mcssrs. Thomas
aud Snowdeu, clerks at Annapolis, $500
to $500; foreman carpenters, $50 per
month to $50. These rotrcnchmonts
amount to $1,000 per year. The liabilities
Dec. g, 1884, were $4,000; expenses
incurred from Dec &, lsSi,to March l.lso5.
amount to 49,, ,55i, making total liabil tics
S202,55l. From Dec 9, 1884 to March
10, 1885, there was expended on payroll
1000. and for interest on borrowed
money and other expenses $3.50. This
makes n total payment Of S33,25O in three
months. Tho present liabilities are
$l75,554. Tho pay-rolls MS compared
with the previous year show decrease
Of $50, 233.S5 for four months. The board
will meet again in April at Cumberland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
Gilbert and suiilvon,s New Opera.

A cablo message to tho New York
Herald says the naine of tho now Gilbert
and Sullivan opora, which is about TO be
mado public. is THE Mikado; or, the Tom
of Titipi." This title deserts the magical
eight letters made prominent by every
other titlo as well as the lucky letter z.
Mr.. Grossmith will play tho part of the
lord high executionor. Mr.. Dunsard Lely
will appear as his long-lost sou; Mr.. Rat
land harrington as q Japanese nobleman
who is pluralist politician, holding all
tho fat Offices aud Mr.. Temple as tho
Mikado. Miss Leonora Braham plays
the enforced fiancee of the executionor.
The Mikado is in love with her. His son
has disappeared in the disguise Of a
troubadour because he was ordered to
marry Miss Brandram, an elderly spinster
at court Ho meditates suicide, and is
apparently behcaded. Finally the plu-
ralist ofliceholder signs number of docu-
ments allowing him to return to life and
marry Miss Braham. The Mikado &C.
knowledges him, and Mr.. Grossmith mar
ries Miss Brandham. The plot is full of
laughable confusion and hits at English
abuses and humbugs under Japanese
license. Miss Jessie Bond has fine part.
There is sweet trio between her, Miss
Braham, and Miss Brandram. There 10
much original treatment both In the
libretto and the music, with Japanese
scenes, dresses, and n ballet,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21

The ladies' OF the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionsry Society of the Congregational
Church are arranging unique and very
instructive entertainment, which will be
given on Wednesday next. 1t is entitled
"An Evening in the Holy Land" The per-
formers are educated Syrians, the lecture
being delivered by Mr.. Arbeely, of Damas-
Gus. who will explain the ceremonies and
rites rs they are presented. Among the
features of the entertainment will be the
marriage feast of the Druses a Moham-
medan prayer by bowling dervish from
Jerusalem, and the famous sword exercise
of the AohAmmedans. Those interested
in Oriental customs should not fail to
witness this performance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21
A New skating Rink Opened.

The new Washington roller skating
rink, corner of Rhode Island avenue and
Ninth street, was formally opened to the
public last night under the m management
of Mr.. L. NJ. Grant. Prof. q. +. McKin-
ney, Of Erie, Pa, gave an exhibition Of
fancy and trick skating. including the
difficult feat of leaping over eight chairs
placed in line, while going at full speed.
The professor holds the cham pionship Of
western Pennsylvania as fancy skater.
He will remain in Washington during the
next two months. Among the many
present were noticed Nr. and Mrs. Mar,
Mr., and Mrs Morrison, Mr.. r. +. Judson,
Miss Judson, and Miss Mary Cornell, Of
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Miss Cornell was
tho most graceful lady skater present.
Weber's U. s. Capital Band furnished the
music. The building was formerly
known as the Citizens Market. 1t is 20
feet by $50. Tho rink proper is 60 feet
by 1853. The floor is laid in maple strips,
laid edpewaY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21

Notwithstanding tho extreme cold last
night tho fair of the Union Veteran
Corps (First Company, in Abner's Music
Hall, was we'll attended. The Washing
ton Rifles, under escort of the First Com
pany, arrived at the hall about 9 o'clock,
and were received by Capt. M. A. Dillon
in a neat speech. Lieut.. John JavinS, in
command OF tho Rifles, replied Rppro-
ciatively. Among other donations rc-
ceived yesterday was barrel of flour
each from II. c. Hewitt, Thomas L. Rorer,
and Dennis Connell and handsome inn
proved vapor stove from w. s. jerks &
Co. Besides the candidates heretofore
published the following appear on tho
boards: Diamond ring, Mrs. NJ. L..
Urell; messengers watch, Edward
Dunn. Of tho War Department. Mr..
A. +. Springsteen, the celebrated drum
mer, will favor the visitors to the fair
next Monday evening with several solos,
that being army night. Tho German
Veteran. Sth battalion. and the Maenner-
chor will visit tho fair. A pocketbook
containing money and valuable papers
was found In the fair on Thursday night,
and is in possession OF Mrs. NJ. L. Urcll,
in charge of the Army OF the Potomac
table, also gold bracelet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-03-21

Jerome Bardolph Smock was slowly
parading down Fifth avenue, dreaming Of
the days whom he had danced over tho
floor of great dry goods house in answer
to tho magic call of cash" Now he was
o sales gentleman, and wore dogskin
gloves ard n flve.button cut-away English
cork screw coat. As ho moved on vision
of beauty burst upon his sight. 1t was
Flosshiido Juliana Montmorenci. Her
real name was Schmitt, but Montmorenci
was her pct name.
"Why, FlOsso," said Jerome, what a
swell you arc What are you doing
now -
"I am a professional beauty now, dear
boy"
"a what?"
"A professional beauty, my lamb"
"Oh, | say now, how tho deuce can you
be u professional boautyp Only a month
ago you wero selling ribbon"
you do not soizp upon the scheme,
dear chappie. / sit for photographers for
celebrated beauties. To-day, for instance,
l sat as q famous ballet dancer. | wore a
iot black wig with the hair coiled up Oh
top OF my hoad, tarletan dress, tights,
and dancing slippers, Next week my
pictures will be for sale as Signorina Pill
AlAbhhA VI Nhh bhiltN Nv LIN 1Nhibs hiihhul
aud lots of young crushors like you, who
love TO decorate their rooms with pho.
tographs Of pretty women, will buy copies
and tell their friends they received them
from the fair ballet dancer herself when
they were on the continent last summer,
don't you know2 Tomorrow l am go.
ing to sit in magnificent ball costume,
with extra double low neck and short
sleeves, aud blonde wig, as Lady Mary
Graveberry, tho new English beauty.
And that picture will sell like smets,
because it's English, quite English, you
know And that's the sort of thing I'm
doing now, and that's how l como to bo a
professional beauty, old chappie."
Docs 1t pay2"
well, should Jingle my shekels," she
replied; "tra la To-"
Hoop do doo," said he.
And thus they parted. York Times