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lady was once called as a witness before
Mr.. Tennyson-D 'Eyncourt, the Bow street
police magistrate.
SIS it a fact, your Honor" asked the
lady, THAT must take an oath ?''
Certainly, madam, replied Mr.. D'Eyn-
court.
"But 1 don't like to do soP' exclaimed
the lady.
"You must do so. or go to prison" said
Mr.. D'Eyncourt. EVERY witness has got
to swear"
The lady was hard to be persuaded. For
a long time she held out against what she
termed cruel injustice, but finally con-
sented to comply with the magistrates Or
ders. She then took the Book, and, to the
surprise and amusement of the whole court,
raped out tremendous oath, after which
she covered her face and cried in pitiful
tones: "Heaven forgive me, but had to
do itF'
The witnesses in every case present wide
range of study, to the observer of character.
From the small child, whom the Judge
questions as to the nature of the oath, to the
old gentleman, who has been a witness in
many long-settled cases; everyone has some
peculiarity in oath-taking. This popularity
is frequently an excellent key to their char
acters.
The man of strong character steps forward
and puts up his hand, holding it stoutly up
lifted till the oath is over. Sometimes you
can see him bite his lip and elench his left
hand, as though making a strong effort.
You may put that man down as
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questions relative to the management of
finances and, being given the present state
of politics, there is no doubt that he is
studying more than ever the question Of
finances, for it has become of great moment
to him. The Sultan knows that his empire
is very much menaced; that maybe to-mor-
row, maybe the day after tomorrow, some
great power, probably Russia, will attempt
to move toward Constantinople. True,
other nations, notably England, have great
interests in Turkey and would rather have
her remain what she now is than see her
dismembered or passing into the hands of
the ambitious Gar, Tor instance. But
should the armed peace be broken, nobody
can tell what England or any other nation
could or could not do.
The Sultan wants money and he has none.
He has none and yet he might have plenty.
Where he might find the money without
having recourse to English or French capi-
talists is what I propose to tell you. The
treasure is to be found at few hundred
yards from the palace.
THE ToMBs OF THE sULTANs.
There is a treasure in Constantinople, the
reasure of the e"Thousand and One Nights,
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Aladdin's treasure, and the celebrated door
that will show you mines Of gold and
precious stones when you bid it open. What
are the ''Casaubas" Of Algiers, of the Marco
of Tunis, compared to that of Stamboull
You might Just as well compare brokers'
Office to the Washington treasury The
immense treasure belongs to the "Golden
Horn" and Russia knows it well. All
Sultans are buried with their treasures and
savings in a walled chamber, hence the
name of Golden Horn" or 'Cornucopia"
was given to the neighborhood Of the
"Serail."
Let us now look through the keyhole. if
not allowed to open the door.
Mahomet H., on taking possession of
Constantinople in the year 1853, inherited
all the treasures Of the Grecian Empire.
We know that he was saving man. and
the wealth locked up in his tomb. according
to the Eastern custom. is known to be enor-
nous. Bajazet III. hardly left any fortune,
and think his bones had better be left I'M
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oath in the witness box. A woful scene oc-
Cured in western ireland during cele-
brated murder case, where an informer was
SO terrified, that great drops of perspiration
and even tears fell upon the Bible as he was
being sworn. The Bible is still preserved,
all blistered with the evidences of this mis-
erable coWardice.
Another species of oath taker, the most
common of all, has been already spoken Of.
This is the man who paysno attention what
soever to the oath, and merely treats it as an
absurd formula which must be got over any
how.
There is fourth kind of witness-the man
who treats the oath as a business matter. I
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A SOCIETY WOMAE's REBUKE.
A Terrible Revenge, Yet One That Was
EntfreIy JuslfnabIe.

A Terrible Revenge, Yet One That Was
Entirely JusIfnabIe.
Ladies' Home Journal.l
A few years ago strange mistake was
made in New York society. Two ladies Of
the same name gave an entertainment
within few doors of each others houses.
Many persons got into the wrong house.
The hostess who gained that day the ad-
miring comments Of all New York, was the
one who received perfect strangers as if
they were her best friends, and made them
her friends by that gracious reception. She
knew how awkwardly they would feel when
they found out their mistake; she did all
she could to prevent their feeling aWk-
wardly while with her.
The other lady, less well-bred, said to
person who had come into her house, under
mistake. II think you have got into the
wrong house"
'sYes, Madam, 1 have" said he. 81
thought before I entered it. that this vas
lady's house"
It was terrible revenge, but, under the
circumstances, an entirely justifable one.
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OILING AN INEBRIATE.
The Queer Remedy That Quickly Made
Drunken Man Sober.


st. Louis Globe-Democrat.l
If you have ever been out with friend
who has been drinking too much and you,
sober and unwilling to leave him until you
get him home, are trying to persuade him to
start for his house, then you will appreciate
the situation in which found myself not
long ago. 1 could do nothing with my COM
panion, and he was rapidly getting helpless
ly Intoxicated. The drunker he got the
more obstinate he became. Finally took
him into an all-night restaurant, hoping
that cup of hot coffee would partly sober
him. By the time the coffee came my friend
was sound asleep with his head on the table.
I was in despair, when the waiter asked me
if wanted to get the man sober. "Why,
certainly dc" said.
He took bottle of sweet oil from table
and poured gill of it into one of the cups
of coffee. MAKE him drink that" said he
and walked of. reused my friend and in
duced him to drink the whole cup of coffee
without stopping. The effect was magical.
never saw any medicine act so quickly.
In ten minutes he spoke clearly, braced up,
got ashamed of himself and started home.
had never heard before of sweet oil as a
soherer
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disturbed. His successor, Selim L, made
himself famous BY the conquest Of the
Danubian provinces. He left considerable
money, and precious stones BY the bushei:
Soliman II. was called the Magnificent"
because of his love for luxury and of his
extrayagance. He was the Cresus of the
sultans Selim IL, Amurst III. and
Mehemet III. were not so fond Of treasuring
up, and yet, were their vaults open, they
might find money enough for one months
paw to the whole army. Achmet I. was q
great money lover, and his tomb, we doubt
not, must be well filed. His successor,
Mustapha L, reigned only one year. It
would not pay to open and search his tomb.
Othman II. was about as poor; and as for
Amurat ". and Ibrahim we have some
reason to think that their tombs are empty.
History tells Us they had weakness for the
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and this you shall answer to God on the
great dayl
Such is the oath taken by witnesses before
the courts of Pennsylvania. 1t is simple
form of words, but its very simplicity is the
soul of elOquence. Spoken with uplifted
hand, there is a ring about this oath of the
grand old Bible vows. 1t is difficult to i'm
agine anyone callous enough not to be i'm
pressed by the solemnity of such declsra-
ton.
Yet in our courts of Justice. the casual
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handsome slaves OF Georgia and the beau
tiful daughters of the Caucasus. They
lavished all their money on them. Ma
homet w.. not worth mentioning. But
Soliman LII. and Achmet II. were the
"Lucullus" Of the Crescent. Their tombs
were overflled with gold and treasures of
all kinds. Were all that wealth changed
into dollars, there would be enough to buy
off the largest iron and steel firm in the
States. Achmet III. made immense money
by his wars and treaties with the Venetian
republic He had business abilities, as we
know, and was most successful in all his
speculations. His walled chamber must be
nice and full. Mahmoud I. well deserved
his reputation as
A GREEDY SULTAN.
BE ruled for about "a years, which seems
incredible; that glorious Commander of
the Faithful" treasured up with care even
to his last day. Indian caravans brought
him diamonds from Hyderabad. They
said that Mahmoud ]. had incrusted on his
cimeter Zuphalgar, the famous diamond
that Emperor Raber found at Agra IN 1926;
that diamond weighs 672 carats Pitts dia-
mond only weighs 137 carats. Judge then
of the value of that of Agra And it has
been locked up with Zuphalgar ever since
1tOO Is II nOb ABOUT time 70 extract bnOSe
untold treasures from the tombs? Othman
Ill was most sober man and very quiet
man. His sole ambition was to have his
tomb well filled. If we break open the
door of his vault we are pretty sure to
find another Cresus' wealth. Mahmoud II.
the Reformer, arrived in 1908. He enjoyed
a long reign; but his reign cost him dear.
He had to keep up large armies and fleets;
he fought many battle, and his life was to
the last busy one. 1t is said he only left
debts after him, and we are bound to be-
Geve. Let him sleep in peace.
To conclude: Some $500, ,000. 900 are locked
In the tombs Of the Sultans. What an
emotion in store for the Minister of Finance
when shown that wealth of gold and dia-
monds and rubiesHwhe1 looking at the
thousand yards of "caehemire" and other
precious stuff spread before his eyesl
The Czar Peter knew of the buried
wealth. He was still employed as Joiner
in Sardam that ne thought about It, making
plans to get hold of ii. He failed. Now
things are altered. Turkey is in . poor
condition in every respoct and menaoed
almost oR al sides. Russia has been for
some time past studying Turkey, and II is
hard to tell how il will all end. One thing
is certain, Turkey might defend herself
well helped by some power; but even in this
case she must find money, plenty Of money.
The reigning Sultan, overcoming his
scruples, should not hesitate to look for it
where it is to be found. Mahomet will
surely forgive him. CHARLES FAYEs.
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Money Raised on salmon, Dogs, Babies,
Champagne and Other Articles.
New York star.I
Passing along Third avenue yesterday 1
saw a well-known pawnbroker, whom we
will call Mr.. x, smiling as if something
droll or pleasant had occurred. "What are
you smiling about, Mr.. X.," asked. "Is
business brisk?"
"Oh, business is about as usual, but do
you see that fashionably dressed young man
just turning the corner? Well, he has Just
left with me half dozen quart bottles OF
champagne, on which lent him SO. 1t is
as good almost as money. Why did he
pawn it? give 1t up. Perhaps his father
has lots of wine in his cellar, but will not
give him pocket money. Oh, take in
curious things. An actress left me her
child one time, and gave her $25 on it.
She redeemed the little one an hour later.
On another occasion got in 32-pound sal
mon, alive. What do you think of that?
and on another time lovely Newfound-
land pup, which I have now, grown up to
dog, which I would not part with tor 500. !"
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Administering the Oath to Wit
neSSeS in Our Courts
of Justice.
HOW TO TELL A PERIURER.
People Who Take an Oath Mechanic
ally and Without Reverence.
THE TROUBLES OF FAIR WITNESSES.

| Simple but Solemn Oath-The Stick
WiTness-Scenes in n Courtroom-Per.
sons Who Will Not Swear, but A11rm-
An Ancient Form of Oath-A Curious
German superstItiou-S~earEn on the
Bible-KissInE the BOOk-Tricks OF
Wituesses-A Lady's Sad Dilemma-A
Study of Character-A Safeguard
Against False Testimony
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SAVED BY SULTANS.
The TOmbs Of Dead Monarchs Filled
With Treasure Beyond the
Widest DREAMS OF AVARICE.
Kept Intact From SpOIiatiOn by MOhamme-
dan Superstition.
VAULTS FULL OF DIAMONDS AND GOLD
Widest DREAMS OF AVARICE.
VAULTS FULL OF DIAMONDS AND GOLD
rwRrrrrN FOR THE DrsrArcH..

ONsTANTINOPLE,as as
we call it here, or Stam-
bOul, as the Turks call
their capital, has under
gone great changes in
these past 80 years.
Should Selim the Great,
the conqueror of the Da-
nubian provinces, or the
glorious Achmet III. be
called back to life, they
eouId hardly recoonize
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somewhat consoling that the dipping in
blood has been abolished. 1t would be
rather expensive if fresh victim had to be
slaughtered every day for the law courts,
not to mention the complications which
would arise we're lady witnesses compelled
to daoble their lily hands in blood.
Even in these later days difficulties arise
in the swearing of the fair sex. The dear
creatures will get little frightened and
begin to lower their hands before the oath
has been half administered. Many Of them
do not hold up their hands at all. but con-
trive to keep it suspended about half way.
When ordered to lift it higher, they jerk it
the three-fourths of an inch and then allow
it to fall once more. Others persist in hold
ing up their left hands.
The older generation of Germans observe
a curious superstition when swearing. They
close the two last fingers of the hand, leaving
the thumb and two first fingers pointing up
ward. This is symbolical of the Trinity,
and they believe that the oath will be in
valid if the custom be not followed. Every
body knows that Hebrews only consider
themselves bound to their oath when they
are sworn with their hats on. An expert
enced clerk will always request those whom
he knows to be of the Hebrew persuasion to
resume their headgear while taking the
oath.
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their country. The Commander Of the
Faithful has lost his divine crown. You
will see him chatting freely with the officers
of his house or with his visitors, dressed in
the latest Paris fashion. When tired of
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rwRrrTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.I =

mighty God, the
searcher of all hearts,
that the evidence you
shall give in this case
shall be the truth,
the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth,
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A PROSPECTIVE PERJURER.

There is another kind of man, who clenches
fingers, and trembles somewhat while ac-
cepting the oath, but this man is not nee
essarilysa perjurer. He may suffer from
moral cowardice, or mere nervous affection.
Clerks of courts say that they have frequently
seen witnesses pale as death when taking the
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SWEARING ON THE BIBLE.

A good many people prefer swearing IN
the Bible. Catholics especially are very
particular on this point, and nearly always
ask to be sworn on the Douay version. Some
people, however, prefer certain portions of
the Bible. Some months ago an old gen.
tleman belonging to the Dunkard sect
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A WONDERFUL TABLE.

Among the preparations left by Segato is
the slab for small table Of various rich
colors end highly polished surface, appAr-
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BuIson-Hold on, DickI Where now?
Glittering Dick (frOm way up in the
mountains)- heard IN say they was five
to one on feller named Proctor Knott, out
here somewhere, an I'm goin' t. see fair
play If heY t. shoot.-Judge.
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THE RICH MANS MAIL.
Treatment Accorded to Begging Let
ters by Our MilliOnaires.
A FEW VERY MODEST MISSIVEs,
Demanding Everything From crutehes to
Small Fortunes.
ALI KINDS OF PEOPLE ASK FOB HELP
rwR1rrEr ZOE rHn p1srArcn.l


''Not poor contribution to literature
would be those letters written to anybody
VINO is supposed to be helpful. wrote some
one not long ago.
The replies which are made to these beg
ging letters would perhaps be equally inter-
esting-thst is, if the recipients ever vouch-
safe to make any response. That they do
in some eases have found, upon inVestiga-
ton, to be fact. For instance, Mr.. John
Jacob Astor, who probably receives more
missi7es of this kind than any other person,
occasionally replies to them, with his own
hand. although the greater portion Of his
begging letters are relegated to that proper
receptacle for such literary produetiOns-ths
waste basket.
To letter received by HIM few months
ago. requesting the loan of $50, and Offering
security therefor, Mr.. Astor replied as fol-
lows:
34S FIFTH AVENUE
Mr.. Astor begg to acknowledge the recefpt OF
IS letter Of the 10Th inst, and regrets
being compelled 70 decline making the loan OF
$50 as requested.
This was written upon black-edeed
paper and by Mr.. Astor himself; 1t is q
rare occurrence, however, for him to take
any uotce OF letberS OF THIS DESCRIPTION
Mr.. Elbridge Gerry is well known to be q
haritably-disposed person, and on that &C
count the greater part of his daily mail con-.
sists Of requests for assistance in some form
or other. To some of these letters he sends
replies through his private secretary. One
letter received by him notlong ago was from
q young girl who wrote:
Please pardon the HbertyI take in address.
ing you, but am very anxious to Join one of
the free drawing classes aEthe Young W omens1
Christian Association in New York As I IN
derstand typewriting can nearly support ny
self during the winter by that means If IN the
nrst place can procure a small sum Of money
70 Keep me while am looking for work as 2
typewriter. Would you be kind enough to
loan me small sum, perhaps so OF $50 until
am able to repay il. as am certain can DO
before the winter is over.
Hoping you may not consider this request
too much Of liberty, I remain very respect
fully
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PAWNSHOP CURIOSlTIES.

Money Raised on salmon. Dogs, Babies,
Champagne and Other Articles.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-10
POLITELY DEcLEED.

To this well-worded and very definite de-
mand the following was sent:
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There is treasure in Constantinople, the
reasure of the"Thousand and One Nights, I"
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IHE NEW OHA oOCIETY
FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO
CHILDREN, No. 100 EAST TWENTY )
THIRD STREET, CoRNER FOURTH
AVENUE, NEW IoRK, October :, 1888
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DEAR MADAM-President Gerry directs ne
to say in reply to your letter Of The inst.
that he must decline TO grant your request con
tafned therein. have the honor to remain.
y. FELLOWS JENKINS auur
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Yet, in our courts of justice, the casual
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

A good story is told about q
man on the east side who has
twelve acres of land to sell. He
asked $3.50 per acre, and finally
found a purchaser At that figure.
His wife, however, refused to sign
the deed, and the sale was off.
Then he offered the land for 81, 900
per acre, and again a purchaser
was found, and again the good
wife exercised her royal preroga.
tive, and refused to sign the deed.
The property Is now for sale at
$50, 900 for thetwelve acres. Fortu.
nate is the man who possesses a
wife who knows how to refuse to
sign deeds judiciously; her value
is greater than rubies; yea, verify,
above fine gold.-Portland Ore
goxian.
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

Even the most vigorous and
hearty people have at times a feel
ing of weariness and lassitude.
To dispel this feeling take Dr.. j H
McLsan's S Sarsaparflla; it will i'm
part vigor and vitality, at G G
.Gilrs.
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

At one Of the recent Moody re.
vival meetings on the Pacific
coast, the customary request was
made that those suffering from
any particularly heavy burden
should stand up and ask for the
prayers of the assembled multi
tute. After a few moments sill
ence a tall, meek looking man
arose, and in a voice choked with
emotion, asked that the prayers
Of the congregation might be off.
cred for his mother-in-law. In
stead of praying, the congregation
first began to litter, and finally
roared with laughter.
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

A student said to distinguish
ed lawyer one day, Il cannot
understand how circunstantial
evidence can be stronger than
positive testimony" Il will
illustrate" said the lawyer. "My
makman brings mo a can milk, and
says, Sir, I know that is pure
milk, for I drew it from the COW,
washed the can thoroughly, strain.
ed it into the can, and nobod, else
handled it, Now when | take the
cover from the can out leaps a bull
frog. Surely the frog is stronger
evidence than the man,
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07
A COlOred Hero.

Just below Natchez, and at
about ten o'clock in the forenoon,
there was o wild shout Of "man
overboard," and the engineer at
once got the signal to stop. Those
Of US sitting aft saw q black man
struggling IN the water a few feet
astern, and as we rose up to throw
him a li6 preserver a second WOOL
ly head appeared beside him.
Some one had jumped in to rescue
him, and he did his work we'll.
The first one was poor swimmer
and badly frightened, but the &C.
cond had a powerful stroke and
was evidently at home in the wa
ter. He seized and held the un-
fortunate up until they drifved
down and a rope was thrown
them.
"By George" exclaimed the
Colonel as they were pulled in,
"but that fellow deserves a med
alw
We rushed down to interview
him, and as he leaned against q
pile Of freight, wet bnt not a bit
exhausted, the Colonel said:
"My man, that was a brave act.
Did you see him fall overboard?',
"Why, | dun chased him ebert"
was the reply.
"How7"
HE dun stole my terbacker an
/ vas arter him. OATS what /
saved him fur-did'.lt want to
lose all dat plug. Detroit Free
Press
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

A New Jersey bird dog went
into 4 room where a parrot vas at
liberty, when he stopped and poin-
ted. The bird approached, look.
ed the dog square in the eye, and
said: you're = rascal" The
dog was so surprised at hearing a
bird speak that he dropped his tail,
wheeled and ran away, and from
that day to this he has never been
known to point 4 bird.
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

Diamond merchant (to appli-
cant for position -"What refer
ences have you, sir?" Applicant
-"Tbe surgeons at Bellevue Hos
pital." Merchant-"What do they
know of your qualifications for my
line of trader Applicant-'They
amputated my legs and supsrvls.
ed the construction of new ones,
which can be unbuckled and lock.
cd in the safe during business
hours Mcrclant--"Remove
your limbs and enter upon your
duties" ."-Jeueleys' Weekly.
Homer guardian., 1889-06-07

A train in Arizona was boarded
by robbers, who went through the
luckless passengers. One Of them
happened to be Il Hebrew "drum.
ner" from New York., who, when
his turn came, with reluctance
fished out 5000, but rapidly took
81 from the pile and placed it in
his vest pocket. "What do you
mean by that?' asked the robbel
as he toyed with his revolver
Hurriedly came the answer: Mine
trent, you surely would not refuse
me two per zent discount on q
strictly cash transaction like dis!'
-Desver News.