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caused by the gaze of 400 eyes. The crisis
unnerved him, and, seizing q tumbler Of
wine, he drained it to the lees. 1t was q
| fatal step.
"My friends" he began again. 'aThere
is nobody $3.50 beautiful as nv be-be-be-
trothed. am proud-proud of her-hic.
No man" here he braced himself a little
"no man ever won so wonderfuI-or no won
der $3.50 wonderful. Well, what mean
to say is that she is won-wonderful. See9
Now / want you to 'bserve that she has the
most-hic-beautiful hair and eyes, and her
fgure-her fg-fg-ure runs up into the mil
lions See? Hic. Further-furthermore,
am not ug-ugly myself. tell you-h1c-
my friends, 1 have the hand-handsomest
nose in the world. See? There is no nose
so firm in outline, so del-delicately tapered.
so overwhelm-overwhelmin impressive az
mine. See? Now, say, do you see? Hic.'s
BY this time the palace was in an uproar.
1t was bad enough that Hamassar was
drunk, but the guests realized with horror
that in his boastfulness their host had
placed his head in peril. The Emperor's
decree made his speech capital offense,
and so open a defiance of the law could roe
. be overlooked.
Cared for by servants, Hamassar was led
away to his sleeping apartments, and the
guests dispersed. In groups they sauntered
shAOuSh WIG EAOunuS. 4HlldAAuB buC COOIAus
breezes which wandered down from the
mountains. The moon in all her glory shed
q soft radiance over the sleeping city and
helped to quiet the excited mood Of Hamas-
sar's friends. An hour later the city was
wide awake discussing the details of Ha-
massar's folly, and wondering what would
be the outcome of it all.
Ramek, after seeing that Hamassar was
safely guarded, hurried to the palace Of the
Emperor, craved admission to his lord, and
related to the startled King the story of the
night. The Emperor could not believe his
ears. Hamassar, noted tor humility, had
boasted in public? 1t could not be. There
must be some mistake. But other guests.
near to the King in rank, had followed Ramek
to the palace and confirmed his tale.
LET not the Princess know Of this till
morning." said the brokeu-hearted King to
his attendants. "You tell me, Ramek. that
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CHAPTER II.

The palace of Prince Hamassar was CAV
with brilliant lights, and on the soft, warm
air of night arose the joyous notes Of a
drinking song. The gardens which sur
rounded the great mansion seemed to feel
the influence of the gayety, for the flowers
welcomed the kisses of the night wind and
the trees and shrubs murmured as though
humming the air that echoed from the ban
quet hall. The fountains splashed merrily.
and when the moon came up seemed to
laugh at their own silvery beauty.
Within the palace dark-faced eunuchs
hurried about, dispensing the hospitality of
their lord. For Prince Hamassar enter
tanned that night 200 mighty men in honor
of his betrothal to the Emperor's child.
The banquet room presented a glorious
scene. About the table were gathered the
statesmen, poets, merchants of the land, and
the feast before them was worthy of their
rank. Stern men of battle sat among the
men of peace, and men learned in the law
conversed politely with their clients. Sharp
eyed doctors were glad to see the viands and
the wines disappear so fast, for they we'll
knew that indigestion, sharp and painful,
would give them work next day. So each
guest was happy in his own peculiar way,
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claimed. had wronged him of his gold. The
man who was accused stepped forward then
and loudly claimed that he himself was rich
and of his mental force had made his
wealth. And further still he boasted of his
probity and puffed his wife and said that
his child was fat. The courtiers
laughed, but on the brow of
him who ruled the land a
growing cloud was seen. What meant this
strange emotion of the King? Full many
a time fools and their fancies had stood be-
fore his throne. Why was it then that as
he gazed upon the men who argued heat
edly before HIM now his counfenanoe SO
gentle in its mould, should grow so stern
and set? What if this one boasted Of his
gold and another of his wife and child?
Was that a cause for him who sat upon a
throne to lose his poise and scowl as though
his royal head throbbed from painful
thoughts?
So thought his courtiers as they watched
their King and listened to the foolish
prating of the men who made the fight.
After a time there was silence in the hall
and verdict in the case was hoped for from
all who had listened to the nonsense of the
same. But still the King looked black, and
leaned his head upon his hand and frowned.
When, after time had passed, he raised his
regal DrOW, smlleQ sWeetlV on Lne court,
and beckoned to an ancient lord who stood
well with his chief. In whispered consul
tation the two old men bent their heads to-
gether, while the courtiers remained and
wondered what had happened to their ever
ready King. AS time went on suspense be-
came a potent and growing pain. Why
should SO simple a question of right and
wrong delay the throne so long? The proof
was positive that here injustice had been
done, and though the defendant claimed
handsome vile and most stupendous child,
the legal minds of all who heard his plea
scofed at such defense.
Surprise was therefore great when still
another counselor was beckoned by the
King. Surely this was trifing with all
precedent. The courtiers smiled, then
then shifted nervously. Each one
felt that their most honored lord was grow
ing very old. At length silence as of
leath fell upon the whispering throng.
The Emperor, dismissing the gray-haired
men who had come to his assistance, again
ell to musing, and all awaited his most
ateful words. After time he slowly rose.
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AS Ramek saw the fever in the Prfn se's
eye, and noticed the trembling of his Jew
eled hand, he smiled maliciously, and
seemed to gain few pounds of flesh
After the guests were again serted. and
quiet had been restored, Prince Ham ssar,
began in ttrembling voice his re by to
Rsmek's speech. He was much affect ID by
conflicting emotions, and at first his words
were feebly put.
"It is hard to express the inner feelings of
the heart at such time as this he said.
THE warm words of my friend, the wise
and courtly Ramek, and your approval of
his praise have filed me with joy can
not now display" Here he paused and
seemed to feel the disturbing influence
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great female school of Athens, known as
the Arsakion, when Schliemann met her.
She was the best student in her
class, and when the learned doctor
found that she knew the Iliad by
heart, the gossips of Athens say that he
straightway proposed. She was beautiful,
however, as we'll as learned, and her por-
trait which I saw on the wall of the drawing
room represents very fne.looking lady.
She is said to be as fond of Greek as her
husband, and at children's fancy ball not
long ago her daughter wore dress like
those shown IN some OF the figures discov-
cred in the excavations of Troy. DR.. Schlie-
mann is quite wealthy, and it is said that he
owns property in different parts OF the
United States. He came from America to
Greece, and claims American citizenship
from having been a resident of California
when it was admitted to statehood. He has
not been in Athens during my visit, and he
is, l am told, in Paris attending the Exposi-
ton.
The polytechnic institute of Athens con-
tains the finest of DR.. Schliemann's discov-
cries, and 1 saw here whole room
FILLED WITH GOLD CUPS,
gold masks and gold plates, together with
jewelry and other gold articles which, all
told, must in the gold alone be worth several
big American fortunes. These things were
all found at Mycena, not many miles across
the Gulf of Corinth from Delphos, and
some archeologists suppose that under the
present site of Delphi are works equally
valuable. Delphi was offered to the French
for excavation on condition that they would
agree to a certain treaty with Greece. This
treaty has, am told, fallen through, and
Delphi may yet be bought by the Amer
leans. a number of American scientists are
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they enjoin their husbands to keen their
heads. But the men murmured, and, in
some places, the ever-ready plotter saw a
chance to raise revolt For even in the most
peaceful kingdom there is always present
the man who loves to stir up the people
against their lord.
So the days went by, and all men were
humble. No longer did the boaster free his
tongue, nor the dandy tell of his triumphs
in love. The lawyers and the doctors, the
soothsayers and the merchants went about
in silence, and when they referred to them
selves spoke in deprecating way refresh
ing TO hear.
Once more the face of the Emperor took
on its accustomed smile. He was pleased
with his people, for they seemed to him
sufficiently humble to satisfy his most ex-
acting mood. The boaster no longer ap-
pealed to the throne, and the courtiers wore
a subservient air which appealed to the
heart of the autocrat.
Seeing the monarch in this plant state,
Prince Hamassar, handsome and wealthy
youth, whose difidence had often been mo-
ticed by the King, felt encouraged to plead
for the hand of the Princess Bru. 1t was no
easy task which he thus essayed. The man
who won the hand of the Emperor's child
would be King one day, and this fact had
been potent motive in the unsuccessful
suit of Ramek, the wise.
Thus it was that there was great excite
ment in the land when the Emperor, YIELD
ing to the blushing intercession of his child,
graciously acknowledged the worthiness of
Prince Hamassar, and placed in his the
hand of Princess Bru. The courtiers smiled
and shouted in acclaim, but Ramek, frown-
ing, stole from tine hall in silence, and when
he reached the street breathed a VOW of
vengeance to the gods. What if he were old
and thin! Was he not wise? Who was this
Hamassar, that he should win a kingdom
and bride, while better men must bow be-
fore him and wander alone beneath the stars?
But hold, the end was not yeti Was there
not a way toovercome this bold presumption
on the part of = prince formerly so modest?
Surely Ramek, who had placed an emperor
beneath his thumb, should not be defeated
because for moment the force of youth had
proved too much for his gray hairs.
Communing thus with himself, the Cas-
sius-like figure of the defeated suitor ap-
preached his palace. The day was hot, and
as he removed his hat and let the flower
scented breeze play with his silyered locks
his face became stern with a yengeful and
determined purpose. Could Hamassar and
the Princess Bru have seen that look their
transports would have been much less pro-
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THE HOTEL CLERKS LAMENT.
Obliged 10 Laugh at Stale Jokes Whenever
He Hears Them.

Obliged 10 Laugh at Stale Jokes Whenever
He Hears Them.
Detroit Free Press.I
81 am thoroughly convinced said the
hotel clerk sadly, 'that there cannot be
found upon this footstool class of people
who have to put up with as many chestnuts
as we have to stand and grin at. This sad
state of affairs is due to an ancient idiot
who, many years ago, in writing up those
happy specimens of humanity known as
commercial travellers, remarked that all
drummers were capital story tellers, and
went on to relate how they would keep a
car full of people in a roar, or how thew
would send the merchants on whom they
called into convulsions with the latest story.
after which they were sure to take his order
for an immense bill, etc.
Since that fateful time eight-tenths of the
travelling men consider it necessary to be
up on the newest yarn, and naturally the
hotel clerk is the first unhappy mortal on
whom they spring it. The clerk has got to
laugh at it. He may have heard it lust
Hinute previous, or maybe a dozen times
that day, but ifhe doesn't laugh, his would
be entertainer gets it into his head that he
is OF quite as jovial a fellow as he had
formerly thought, and he'd think seriously
of trying some other place on his next trip.
7 have stood up before some stories a thou
sand times, and in all probability will have
to take punishment from them a thousand
more.
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HIS JAW KEPT IN PLACE.

The English policeman regards his Office
with peculiar veneration, exceeded only
by the awe with which he regards himself
His jaw is kept in place by strong, black,
shiny strap, which passes under the chin,
and prevents the mouth from falling open
in such way as to admit flies or other in
sects. The London policeman rarely speaks
to any one, but the silent wav he controls
the carriages, cabs and pedestrians, COM
pelling nervous Americans to "keep to the
left, when they have always been in the
habit of keeping to the right, challenges the
admiration Of the civilized world and
awakens feeling of profound admiration
even in the calm and padded bosom of the
policeman himself.
And yet this same man is in degree cor
rupt. With a shilling one may blunt the
moral sense of whole squad. With six
pence you may select the style of indignity
which you would like to present to one of
them, not for the intrinsic value, but as a
mark of esteem.
was at the opening of the trial of Mrs.
Maybrick in Liverpool. The police guarded
the entrance to the great Court House
where the pure juice of justice was so soon
to be squeezed from the ripe knowledge of
an average jury instructed by peculiar
judge. stood about, hoping to be drawn
on the jury myself, but was unsuccessful. I
could not conceal my intelligence and so
other men were chosen. If had been on
the jury, 1 would have been there yet, 1
think.
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the victim of insomnia, is the best looking
specimen Of manhood. think, of the three.
I do not say this in order to stand well with
the police Of my own country alone, fol 1
find that am about as likely to be arrested
in one country as another, but truth and
Justice demand that should say honesty
that the police of our own country stand at
the head of their profession, also at the head
of their victim. and look better by lalge
percentage. This is especially true of cur
more thoroughly American policemen from
Germany and Ireland.
DIFFERENCE IN WEAPONS.
Different nations give to the policeman
peculiar emblems and peculiar methods.
The New York copper carries club which
gets heavier as the sun goes down. The
French policeman carries short stabk1ife
with which he is supposed to neatly scoop
out the Seth Thomas works of those who re-
sist him, but I am told that there is no
sword in the tin scabbard, only dumms
handle for style. Just as Mr.. B. Wall used
to carry seven or eight different colored silk
umbrella covers in which he would insert
his cane from time to time, thus apparently
wearing an umbrella for each hour of the
day at great reduction of expense.
The London policeman carries a mys-
terious weapon which it took me all of one
forenoon to fully understand the principle
of. But found out after while. 1t was
a long, black, shiny cylinder, hanging at
the side and looking like little, juvenile
cannon without breech. Finally 1 got SO
curious that gave large, corned-beef
policeman thrippence to tell me about it.
He then unrolled the gun and saw that it
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and decorum gave place to nirth a the
night waxed old.
At the head Of the room sat handsoms
Prince Hamassar, his dark, fne face lighted
with smile. Why should ne not be glad?
Youth, wealth and fame were his, and the
promise Of q crown. The fairest maiden in
the world had given him her troth. He
was beloved by the people and possessed the
friendship of his King As he gazed about
him that night, and saw among his guests
the great men Of the land, his pulse beat
wildly, and he drained glass Of snow
cooled wine to quiet the fever Of eonceit
which he knew was throbbing in his brain.
Near him sat the wise but wicked Ramek,
decked in gorgeous robes, and looking even
thinner than before, placed as he was be-
not great in flesh, had brilliant tongue.
and his witty jests amused those who heard
them, 50 that roar Of laughter ever aud
anon arose from his corner Of the board.
Out Of his small, burning eyes he watched
the Prince, and often pledged his health in
brimming goblet Of the headiest wine.
Hamassar, uususpecting OF his rivals pur-
pose, drank freely and laughed boissefously
at the pungent words Of Ramek. the wise.
When the fun was at its height. and
sedate and solemn counselors had forgotten
their dignity and sang and drank Is though
they were boys on lark, Ramek arose and
called in loud tones for silence. After
awhile the uproar ceased, the wine was IN
touched for moment, the song died away
in cheerful echoes through the palace. and
all eyes were turned upon the cadaVerous
courtier who stood near the Prince.
MY friends, " said Ramek. holding >
glass Of wine in his hand, lit gives me
r.Io "a nuk - 81
dom that so many circumstances of good
omen surround man as those which crowd
upon him whose health it is fitting we
should drink. To most men youth itself is
q sufficient joy. What then should be the
satisfaction of man who is not only young.
but handsome, rich. and over whose head
there hangs the promise of acroHn2 We who
love our land, who give our lives to its adj
vancement and look with Jealous eyes upon
all that effects its welfare, can truly say
that the event which is celebrated by this
gathering here tonight meets with our
warm approval. lean we'll remember the
day when our host was little child. Itis
hard for me to realize that the feeting years
have changed him from toddling boy into
firm. able man, filed with lofty purpose
a1d crowned at the outset Of his career with
the laurels Of success. But must not de-
tain you further, for 1 see that every glass
is filed. My countrymen, give you ths
health and happiness Of Hamassar, Prince,
and an Emperor's hope"
A wild shout of acclaim shook the air
Standing, the guests drank the toast in
way which proved that they loved the
Prince and were glad of his advancement.
Hamassar's face flushed as he heard thi
mighty cheer and met the glances Of
affection which fell upon hIm from all sides.
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building, on great pillars, are mammoth
statues of Minerva and Apollo. This acad-
emy is intended for Greeian and foreign
savants, and it is modelled on the style of
the great Greek buildings of old Athens.
The University of Athens is worth notice.
1t has 1000 students, and it is after the
same style as the universities of Europe.
The majority of its students are preparing
themselves to be lawyers, doctors and poll.
ticians, and the professions are already
overcrowded. What Athens is to do with
all her professional men in the future it is
hard to say. The people are very bright,
but there is not enough business for them,
As to other schools, Greece has a good
system of education. There are common
schools everywhere and attendance is COM
pulsory. The Arsakion has 800 girl students
who are
STUDYING THE HIGHER BRANCHES,
and there is an American Episcopal school
here which teaches the poorer class of girls
the more common studies. There are pri-
vate schools in the different cities of Greece,
and great many of the young Greeks are
sent to Europe to be educated. The people
are. as rule, well posted. and those of the
better class speak several languages. 1t is
not uncommon to meet young lady who
talks English, French, Italian and Greek
with equal facility, and the Greeks believe
that the modern Greek pronunciation is the
same as that of Socrates and Plato. The
Greeks make good political speeches, but
there is no Demosthenes among them. The
Greece of to-day has not an Eschylus nor
Homer, but to Judge from the newspapers
there is no lack of modern Greek poets, and
there is a Greek comedian here named Ko-
romiia, who has written some PLAYS which
have been acted in the theaters, and some of
which have been played before the King.
Even in the country districts you will find |
people who are posted ON the Greek poets.
and there are few Greek youth who have
not read what we call the Greek classics. |
The country people of Greece are far diff |
ferent from those of the cities. 1t is outside |
Of Athens that you find the picturesque |
and it is here that you find the
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Mice With n Costly Nest.
Indianapolis sentinel.I

The New Albany National Bank on
Saturday received four So bills to be sent to
Washington for redemption or exchange.
Ihey belong to gentleman in the country
near New Albany. He had them put away
ior safe keeping in an oyster can without
closing the can at the top, and the mice got
into the can, cutup the bills and made "a
nest of them,
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DANG Who makes the

laz of me country, so that i kin knack aft the
nawz av the men that violates Thin" He
is proud of the position. He would rather
be the proud guardian of beat than to be
a Foreign Minister with foreign congre-
cation and only two donations per year.
He also wears good-ftting clothes and is
proud of his job.
The American policeman, though at times
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TRIED FOR MURDER ALONE.

As understood the case, it was trial on
the charge OF murder and not on the charge
of piracy, willful negligence or infdelity.
If am the wife Of man who eats arsenic
between meals for 20 years, and at the end
OF that time find that he fails to get up1or
his breakfast, having during the night
ascended the flume, and am arrested, and
though it is not proven at all that 1 gave
him the arsenic, it is shown that four years
ago neglected to pay my gas bill or wrote
poem on spring, am to be hanged for mur-
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ALL KINDS OF COPS.
American Policemen Compared With
English, Irish and French.
BILL NYE PREFERS THE LATTER.
The Present Condition Of Ireland and Out
look for the Future.
PECULIAR WEAPONS OF THE Boobies
w o o LID very

w o q L D very
much like, with
the readers per-
mission, to draw a
few comparisons
between the aver
age policeman OF
New York, Paris
and London. The
native born New
York policeman
says. 81 don't care a
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THENS, GREECE,
August19.- will
be surprising to
many to know that
Athens has an
American classical
school, and that
the graduates of
American colleges
live here the year
round and devote
themselves to the
study of Greek lit
erature, Greek his