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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15

"Speak, then"
SHOW many muslsets and arqnebuses do
you requireP
II win let you know, as soon as havo
counted my men, in an hour" answered
Masauiello.
'Are they al to be at the catacombsT'
asked the bandit.
'WhatT exclaimed the fisherman, with
surprise, ''do you know the place we meet
ctr
'Know It'll yes"
"Who informed you Of itr' tt
''Cospettol you're inquisitive; but thon
you're young. / not only know" continued
the bandit, 1.-The conspirators' place Of rem
devious, but / am also acquainted with the
reason why you stop at this monastery"
And Corcelli pointed to the Benedictine
convent.
"What is it. thenr asked Masaniello
"You are going to seek monk by the
name Of Dom Francesca, AMI rightF
"Do you know him, thenr
eyes; he was in my cave, near tho volcano,
this very morning"
"You joker
''Not |, per BaccoI We took him yester-
night, on his return from Rome. and let him
go this morning, for fear no should convert
u.s."
sit was, then, he who told you ell?"
''Ahal poverol your inquisitiveness is OF
work againi No, it was not he. But, while
/ think of it, have you ever seen the viceroy's
daughter, milo amoreP
mo, never" answered the fisherman, with
surprise; "but what makes you ask?'
'Ohl nothing. Corpo di Cristo! Iguessed
the trick"
'What tricky
"Don't be uneasy. These little Spaniards
have plenty of anxiety. CospettoI but her
taste is not bad; fellows of your sort are not
to be met with every day"
"You abuse my patiencep cried the fisher
man. ''What is the meaning Of your enig-
NAUTICAL languages"
1.-THE meaning of it is, milo caro-, that from
time to time look after your interest, and
you ought to do anything but complain, since
am about to give you the means of obtain
ing a certain victory. Listenl go and see the
monk, then hasten to the catacombs, decide
on the hour of attack, and afterward come
to me at the foot of Vesuvius. You will tAon
be able to see what means Ipossess for car =
ing on war, to count tho men place at your
orders, and to listen to my conditions. Do
you agree to comet"
Masaniello hesitated.
II hope, milo piscatore, that you do not
think me capable of laying a snare for your
~ do not" answered Masaniello, ''for
what could you have in doing sop
"Well spoken, carisSimol On the word of
brigand, you have nothing to fear, for
am an honest man."
II will be there" said tho fisherman.
"But waitl must tell you the password"
"What is itp
"Masaniello."
"You honor me, indeed"
"Are you not the hero of the day9 Re
collect, am waiting for YOU"
II will soon be with you," answered the
fisherman.
And they separated.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15
Cont'nuedeT morrow.



at is a source of wonder to the
whites, says Mr.. McFadden, ''that the
bodies of Gen. Custer and his brother
Tom were not mutilated in the massacre.
1t is well known that the treacherouS
chief Rain-in- the-Face had sworn that he
would eat Tom Custer's heart. The way
he came to make that threat was this:
"Rain-in-the- Face had committed some
depreciation in Nebraska for which he was
wanted by the United States officers
horse stealing, think it was. He took
refuge at Standing Rock, and Gen. Gus
ter sent sergeant with a detail from
Fort Lincoln to bring him in. This
sergeant was compelled to return with
out his prisoner. The general then said
to his brother, Tom, go to Standing
Rock and bring back Rain-in-the-Face or
leave Your own body there. The cap
tain, who never refused to obey orders,
started on his errand with detail of cav
airy.
1T SO happened that the day 10
reached Standing Rock was the day on
which rations were issued at the agency.
There We're fully 5000 Indians at the
place Capt. Custer placed his detail SO
as to surround the trading post. He dis
mounted. and, with revolver in one
hand and sword in the other, entered
the building When he got inside he
asked, Where Is Rain-in-the-Face?
Silence fell OF tho room, which was
crowded with friends of the chief. The
captain then told the interpreter to point
oat Rain-in-the Face. This was done,
and stepping up to him the intrepid
cavalry officer placed the lnuzzle Of his
revolver ut the Indians head and said:
+" 'Rain-in-tlie-Face, | want you. Ii
you make an attempt TO escape I'll shoot
you. If your friends interfere will
blow your brains out. / have but ono
life to lose, and if they shoot me you will
die also.
''Rain-in-the- Face said he would sub
nit, but on going out at the door he said:
1t is your turn now, but some day will
eat your heart New York Mail and
Express.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15
New yorl.'s Enormous Charities.

New York's charities are something
enormous. That Il iriilion Of dollars arc
given to the poor of this city every year
could easily be shown, but that doesn't
touch the question. THIS matter is some
thing that affects our social structure
from corner stone to cap shcaf. 1t Is
employment these people need. Self
support is the first essential in tho great
problem of self respect. No man who
lives on borrowed money, no man who Is
the recipient of continuous charity, can
respect himself. The meanest and cheap
est man who walks the streets has his
moments of sober thought, and 1t is these
moments Of sober thought which will
ultimately breed trouble in this city.
Joe Howard in Chicogo News.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15

''We wilTF
'tAnd the guns Of his fortressesfr
ssWe willl''
'sAnd the aruuehuses Of bic gaardsT'
''We win wrest them from their b.,scd
stained hands"
''Will you come with me 10 break down
the gates of the Vicaria and dictate TO the
duke Of ARGOS the orders Of the victorious
peopler
"We wilt"
''Then let every one approach and take tho
oGth."
Two men brought Bible and crucifix to
the monk Then all the conspirators APP
preached in turn, and kneeling on one knee
and placing hand on the cross, repeated the
following oath:
''In the presence of the blessed Redeemer,
and on the Holy Bible, swear to defend,
until death, the rights of the people of Naples
and to obey our leader, Masaniello."
When they had all taksn the oath Masani-
clio exclaimed:
"My friends, draw your poniards"
Tho daggers hid beneath the rags Of tho
lazaroni and the Jackets of the fishermen
Immediately cleaned over tho heads of ALL
''Till now" continued Masaniello, ''these
have been your only means of attack and
defense; in default of other arms they will
still suffice. And if you ever discover
traitor in your ranks, swear 70 me that you
will use them to pierce him to tho heart"
1--WE swear it."
"And now, holy father" added Masani-
clio, kneeling before the Benedictine, Sim
plore for US the protection Of heaven and
bless our arms"
All knelt down, like their leader Tho
monk extended his arms over tho PROSTATE
crowd and said:
go forth, my children, to combat, fer
gour cause is just and holy. Be prodigal OF
POUR own blood, but sparing Of that of your
;ppressors. and may the God Of armies pro-
;ect you in the struggle. bless both you and
four arms in the name of Hcaven!"
Thanks, father" said Masaniello. Ec
then rose up and added: brothers, so and
take your repose. Sleep, as usual, on the
stones Of the harbor, on tho sand OF tho
beach, on the steps OF the churches, and un-
der the peristyle Of the palace, but tomorrow
morning at sunrise let mo see you all assem-
bled before my cabin. Good nightp
''Good nightw repeated all the conspir-
ators.
The torches were extinguishcd; few mo-
ments afterward all those present were scat
tered through the avenues of Pausilippc, and
the catacomhs we're again enveloped in dark
ness
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15

ward and caught her in his arms He placed
her, perfectly senseless, on a chair CT the
cabin, and, kneeling beforc her, pressed her
cold hand to his lips
"AdieuI'' murmured he, "adieui This is,
perhaps, the last time that we shall meet in
this world; but If it is decreed that | am to
see you no more, if fall in this undertaking,
your name, with that of my well beloved
sister, will be the last words which my dying
lips will utter"
He then rose up hastily, seized his rnusket
and rushed out Of the cabin.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15

The researches of NJ. Teisserenc de
Bort show marked tendency of the
earth's cloudincss throughout the year
to arrange itself in zones parallel to tho
equator. A belt Of maximum cloudi-
ness may be traced near the equator.
two bands of light cloudiness extending
from Is to 81 degs. of latitude north and
south. and two zones of greater cloudi-
ness between As and 60 degs., beyond
which the sky seems to become clearer,
toward the poles. These zones have a
noticeable tendency to follow the sun in
its change of declination. moving north
ward in spring and southwark in fall.
The zones of clear sky correspond with
regions of high pressure. The distribu-
ton of cloudiness is direct consequence
of the course of the winds. -Arkansaw
Traveller.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15


e. And now, my son, said Dom Francesca,
pressing Masaniello to his heart, what are
you going to dor
sat present ] am going to the catacombs,
whore my associates arc waiting for me-"
~ will accompany you"
''Come, then, father" said Masaniello,
land you shall bless our poniards.
"But what measures have You taken to in
sure yourself and your companions a safe re-
treat, If your place Of rendezvous were dis
covered and surrounded by soldiersr
"None."
''Iniprutient raanl But follow me, 1 viii
be your guide"
Dom Francesca, followed by the fisherman,
left his cell, traversed the cloister, passed by
the chapel, and stopped at last at the top of a
damp staircase, which appeared to loso itself
in the depths of the earth.
''But where would you lead me to, holy
father~ asked Masaniello.
Before replying, the Benedictlno drew from
beneath his dress steel, flint and key;
then, taking Masaniello by the arm, he went
down twenty steps, and stopped before o
massive iron door, which, on applying the
key to it, turned heavily on its hinges. Then
the monk said;
"My son, tho catacombs Of Naples have
four different outlets. One of them is in the
wood of Pausilippo; this is, doubtless, the
one by which you We're all to enter"
'It was"
"The second is beneath the Castel Nuovo;
the third is behind tho choir of thu Church
Of st. Januarius. and the fourth is in the
convent of the Benedictines You see that
Providence is with us. In case of danger you
will be able to take refuge in the monestary,
and woe to your enemies if they follow you
into the intricacies of the labyrinth 1t forms. :"
While speaking, Dom Francesca lighted
two torches which he took from hollow in
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15
An Intcres:,ps Origin.

The pug dog as pct had an interest
ing origin. lie was fist imported from
China and Japan, and came into fashion
in tile reign of William III. 1t 10 stated
that the king believed his life to have
BEEN saved by doS Of this breed awak-
eainS him to his danger when q murder
Gus a.t..c,; was abcS5 10 be nade on the
prince. Chicago Ecgald.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-10-15

have knelt, weeping, ct bis fec. Nothing
but tho conviction that he is acquitting q
holy duty could give him the force thus to
resist my sisserly tenderness and your do
voted love: ic: US therefore be resigned ard
pray for h-=l."
Isabella. thunder struck at these words,
turned deadly ,taIo, and would have fallen to
I'll, .rou.d hal not Masaniello sprung for
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
NOTES AND GOSSIP.


The lCwru MARYLAND Regiment will |
give full.dress anniversary parade
May 10.
Bisuor IRELAND is TO be made an Arch
bishop, with jurisdiction over Minnesota
and Dakota.
THENEw NoGH CLun has just purchased
new and elaborate dinner service. 1t is
silver-platcd and consists of 2,2il pieces.
Miss EMILY NJ. CoNNEILY of Louisville
has novel of the reconstruction period
IN press which is spoken Of as remark
able work.
THE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Of the late
Mile Aimee are to be sold in Paris May
lG, including many valuable jewels and
stage ornaments.
THE New YoRK Chamber of Commerce
was organized with nineteen members in
l75S and met for ten years in the bar
room of the Queens Head tavern.
a FAIR AND FESTIVAL, in aid of the
Grant Monument Fund, are to be given
at the Metropolitan Opera House, New
York, June 40 at which many valuable
mementos Of the General will be dis
posed Of
DURING THE c., b. and Q. strike the
engineers lost pay to the amount of
500 ,225; the fremen S165, sI7 and switch
men 500, 800, or $l10572 in all. TO sup
port the strikers the Locomotive Brother
hood paid 1924 462.
1T SEEMS TO BE SETTLED conclusion
that Madame Gerster has lost the voice
which once enraptured two continents,
but she is said to be happy woman for
Ill Tla.a.. -
and two-year. old baby that she dOtes on.
THE SOLDIERS MoNUMENT at Indianapo-
lis is to be a shaft 2G5 feet in height, sur
mounted by statue Of Victory, % feet
high The design, selected out of seventy
submitted to the committee, is that of
Bruno Schmitz, a young Berlin sculptor.
ASPARAGUS OMELET. T.-Boil two pounds
of tender fresh.cut asparagus in very
little salt; better still, steam the asparagus
till tender. Chop it very fine; mix it
| with the yelks of five and whites of three
| well-beaten eggs add two tablospoonfuls
of sweet cream; fry and serve quite hot.
WILLIAM A. ANDREWS will start from
City Point, Boston, June Is, To cross the
Atlantic in the smallest boat that has ever
made the trip. His vessel is but II feet
| inches in length and 8 feet III width.
Andrews made similar voyage in 1873
in the Nautilus that was but litte larger.
EzEKIRL EZRA SMITH, the new Minister
to Liberia, was born a slave and is 80
| years of age. Since 1870 he has been en-
gagged in teaching and preaching, aud is
one of the most enterprisng men of his
race in this country. He graduated at
Shaw University, Raleigh, n. c., in 1870,
was elected principal of the State Nor
nal School in 1888, established colored
newspaper at Goldsboro' and was one of
the founders Of the North Carolina Indus
| trial Association.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

complete isolation from all buildings,
but this little structure squattcd vt its
base will furnish us fair imitation of a
toad preparing TO spring over hay.
stack, There is plenty Of room away
from the monument, and somewhere
else on the LOT should be the place of
milding. The best plan would be u
handsome archway of marble, front
ing on Fourteenth street. with offices
on each side Of the structure, making
an approach TO the monument worthy
Of it, and at the same time combining
use with ornament
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
THE MAJORITY.

How fare they all they of the palld faces,
Beyond our power Ia beckon their return
How Is Il with them In the shadow placesy
How shall we learn
Their solemn secret How can we discover,
BY any earnest seeking, the true way
Unto the knowing in what realm they hover,
In what high day,
Or in what s0mbre shadows OF the night,
They are forever hidden from our sight!
We question vainly Yet II somehow pleases
When they have spoken the last sad goodbye,
II somehow half the pain of parting eases,
That in the shy
In the vast solitude Of stars and spaces,
There may be consciousness and life aud
hope,
And that when we must yield 10 deaths EN-
braces,
There may be scope
For the nnfoldiDg Qf the better power5,
30 sadly stibed In this lie OF ours.
" -t'rtacy Acplps9Q.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

posrNisrREss THOMPSON Of Louis
vile has been so overcome by our
most approved principles Of civil
service reform that she has been COM
pellcd to discharge two Of the cm-
ploycs other office, who were slightly
Republican.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
PROPOSALS. FOR MISCELLANEOUS SUP.

II IWWT TWNNTIN TVIt lWTNNTIIEI FlVFiVNF VI
plies. War Department, April 2, 1888.
Scaled proposals, In duplicate, Will be re
WEDNESDAY, JUNE o, 1888, for furnishing
miscellaneous supplies, consisting of brooms,
brushes, soaps, towels, etc. etc, for the War
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1889.
blank forms Of proposals, showing the
items and estimated quantities required.
together with Instructions TO bidders, viii be
furnished on application to this office.
Bidders are notified that no award or
formal acceptance of any bid under this nd
Vertiscment Will be made until Congress
makes an appropriation from which the sup
piles called for can he purchased.
Bids Will be considered ON each item sep
aratCly.
signed. indorsed ON the outside Of the en-
velope, proposals for Miscellaneous Sup
plies.n G.. II. lIOYT,
Assisfant Ouart prmaster.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

THE OPENING OF THE Belgian Inter
national Exhibition has been de-
ierred until June >, and the House
If Representatives in the meantime
viii probably accept the invitation of
The. Belgian Government, already ac-
cepied by the Senate, TO take part in
the show. The report carries with 1t
an appropriation of $4,000. The
United States can afford to be liberal
with its European neighbors in these
matters, as It will expect all Of them
20 reciprocate in 1892.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

EIRsT.CLAss MEALS FOR CSC. BELLS
IT, International Dining and Lunch Rooms,
349Pa ave W. Board and rooms, 81 and
81. 80 per day.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

WE HAD HOPED THAT the House of
Representative would take warning
by the example of the Senate and try
to he respectable, but our hopes are
vain, and once more we must aclnowl-
edge the truth Of that ancient adage,
CAS- the old cock crows the young
ones learn ~
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
CRITICULAR.

Tommio was at Sunday School in his
first pair of trousers, and picture of a
lot of little angels was before the class.
"Tommie would you like to be little
angel2' asked the teacher.
mo, MAN." replied Tommie, after a
careful inspection of the picture.
"Not be an angel, Tommie? Why not?"
inquired the teacher in surprise.
Cause, MAN, I'd have to give up my
new pants"
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

THE OFFICIAL RECORD Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic in the State of
New York shows that the veterans
have been dying of during the past
year at the rate Of one a day-366 Of
them having answered the last roll
call. There is an enemy that knows
no rest and whose weapons are surer
than shot or shell.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
HI -OT=
THoS. f. WAGGAAiAN, 917 + street.
Changes Made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
nrn1,rn er,nnN nn11rrr AND I'D ALE
TWo-sTORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE,
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE

NVUNlNI IItOI LNI TOIN DAIIEs
115 acres on the Oxen Hill road, miles
from city.
6lS acres u mile from Leonardtown, st
Marys County, Md.
100 acres in Fairfax Co, Va, . miles from
Alexandria, $4,000.
lbs acres in Anne Arundel Co, Md, 10 miles
from Annapolis.
$50 acres in Westmorcland Co, Va, $500.
d52 acres in Loudoun County, Va, s1s per
acre.
A valuable mill property near Charleston
w. Va; running order.
1877 acres in Fairfax County, Va, improved,
$4,000.
40 acres near Leesburg, Va, $1,000.
100 acres on the Glenwood and Bladens-
burg road, S3O,OOO.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
fsCBARD II. sYLvEsTER...".E Editor
WASHINGTON, NAY :, 1883.

TuE GRAY ANp rHE BLUE don't seem
10 mix well in the Colonel Baker
Grand Army Post Of Philadelphia,
the admission Of General Joseph L.
Johnston as contributing member
being strenuously opposed by many
members of the q. 4. X. Somebody
IS seriously at fault in this matter
and it cannot be General Johnston,
for hc accepted rendered courtesy
in the utmost good faith. If there
had been such grave doubts as to the
propriety of admitting eX Confederate
soldiers, il should have been known
and decided upon beforehand. As it
is now, General Johnston is placed in
an unpleasant position by no fault of
his own and made the subject of u
heated controversy. The most digni-
fed course would be for the General
gracefully retire from an association
that seems not to have known its own
nind in soliciting his membership.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

EEGINEER WILLIAMS of the Nicara
qua Canal Company, who has thor
ouehly familiarized himself with the
progress of work on the Panama
Canal, arrived in New York Friday.
lie believes that IT'S only a question
of time and money when the De Les
seps enterprise will be finished, but
that it will probably take over $780,
100000, or much above present esti-
mates, to do it. Coming from the
engineer of rival company this
testimony is important 1t shows, at
least, that the Panama Canal is not,
as American editors are accustomed to
insist, a purely visionary and inn
practicable project.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

Ir is PROPOSED by the Building
Commission to make an annex to the
Washington Monument in the shape
cf one-story marble building Of two
1ooIns, chiefly for the use of the Mon
nInent Society officials and for the
keeping of records. The site of the
building is the southeast corner Of
the terrace at the base, and within
forty feet Of the monument. Just
what a building win look like in this
locatiaD is not known, but that it will
detyact greatly from the effect Of the
plainshaft is easy Qf belief One, Of
theebesRliep'ef thesga9nVmsnt Is ito
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
DEPARTMENT OF THg INTERIOR,

IL WARRINGTON, d. G., May /, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until 2 o'cl'k m, MONDAY,
MAY ii, 1888 for furnishing supplies, con-
sisting mainly Of meats, provisions, grocer
les. dry goods, shoes, medicines fuel, Ice, Sc.
for use Of the Freedmens Hospital In this
city. during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1850. Blank forms of proposal, speclfea'
tlons, and instructions to bidders, schedules
of items Sc, will be furnished on applica-
tion to this Department
WILLIAM i. Villas. Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
rynnRslnNs.
NfAnsnAuL HALL
OPEN FOR THE SEASON

The steamer W. W. CORCORAN leaves at
10 a. M, reaching Washington on return trip
at 4 p. m.
Application for use Of grounds, plank
shadi parties, excursions, etc, and for char
ter OF boat, can be made to Capt BLAKE Of
steamer w. w. Corcoran.
For Sunday trips see special advertisement
TINHE WASHINGTON INN STAGE LINE
i Stages leave the Washington Inn for
points on the Tenleytown road and George
town at S:15 and 0.I0 a. m. and and p.
m Returning leave GEORGETOWN, from Crop
Icy & Ewings (grocers) and Geo. w. Crop.
ley's tdruggisD, corner 31st and NJ sts., at
$40 and IL a, m. and 1880 and $50 p. IN.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
HOUSES FOR RENT.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe as U. s. bonds @ per cent, payable
quarterly; in sums $100 TO $1,000; small
premium charged.
LOANS
In sums to suit at per cent.
The above Is only a small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at office
for bulletins issued on LIST and 10Th.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07
For SALE AND RENT.

UOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA.
IL sonable terms, house S11 II st Q; B.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
to K. WHITE, ga st W; can deal direct
with owner.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

Mn FuLLEg of Chicago will not
throw a good thing over his shoulder,
and en itssant neither will Mr.. Blaine.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

THE CINcINNATI saloons were not
unanimous in closing yesterday.
Shutting mp Cincinnati saloons by
Iaw is like damning the waters of the
Nile with hulrushes.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

LOVELY WEATHER THIS. Washing
ton will soon be seen at its best and
its best is nowhere equaled in this
country or abroad. Strangers are
enraptured and astonished at the pie
turesque beauty of its streets and sur
roundings.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

GENERAL BouLASGER is not only n
doughty warrior, but thrifty one,
withal, having just sold the manu-
script Of his book on "The German
Invasion" for $40 900.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-07

Landlady: Shall help the butter?
Boarder: Don't trouble yourself
madam. / guess the butter is stron,
enough to help itself.