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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

ANOTHER TRAIN RoBRERY.-Tte south
bound passenger train was stopped yesier.
day morning by two masked men seven
miles nor;h Of Tulare. Cal. The robbers
climbed oysr the tender to the engine and
compelled he engineer to stop the train.
They thee compelled the engineer and fire.
msn to go with them and ordered the ex.
pressman to open the door. The amount
taken is nor known. but it is rumored to be
several thousand dollars. The robbers made
the engineer and fireman accompany
them some distance from the train. a
tramp stealing s. ride was mistaken for a
train man and the robbers shot him in the
head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YoRK. Jan. 22-The stock market at
the opening presented the SAME conditions which
have prevailed during the past two days, and
first prices, on q moderately active business, were
generally fro n ID to y per cent. higher thsn last
evenings figures. Tho buying continued for
some time. and further improvements of small
fractions were made. The demand WAS soon sat-
isfed, however, and price. slipped back again,
many stocks retiring to something below the
opening figures. The downward movement made
but slight progress, however, and prices rallied a
shade toward the end OF the hour, the market
at IL o'clock being dull but ~stagnant at i%usignif-
cant changes from opening prices in most cases
Money easy at 4a5.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 22.-Yirginias consolidated
414 past-due coup -: 10-4As = do 3s =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
SIGHT Restored.

Mr.. A. X. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-About
one!year age my sight began to fall. with
the usual symptoms, viz: after reading tor
a short time my eyes became confused and
there seemed to be a dimness before them,
also accompanied with painsin the eye ball.
Being satisfied that glasses we're impera-
lively demanded, applied to you for them,
and, 1 am happy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal
izsd lenses for o short time my eyes re-
gained their accustomed strength, and can
now read the finest print for hours with
perfect case without glasses.
P. s. SPILLER,
Clerk in Land Office.
For sale by L. stabler s. Co.. druggists,
Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
Lemon Hot Drops.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops
For sore throat and bronchitis, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For p~neumonia and laryngitis, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For consumption and catarrh, take Lemon hot
Drops.
For all throat and lung diseases, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
Sold by druggists. % cents per bottle. Pre-
pared by II. Motley, Nd Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

Frank Pine, the noted confidence man, is not
dead or dying, bat is walking abou. the streets of
Denver in as good health apparently as the aver.
age citizens. Only a short time ago he was lying
at DEATH door, and according to several physi.
clans would not live to see 1890.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
LEMON

It's Wonderful Effect on the Liver, Stom-
ach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir is q pleasant lemon
drink that positively cures all Biliousness, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Headache, Malaria, Kidney
Disease, DIZZINESS, Colds, Loss of Appetite, Fe-
vers. Chills, Blotches, Pimples, Pain in Back, Pal
pitstion of Heart, and all other diseases caused by
disordered liver, stomach and kidneys, the first
great cause of all fatal diseases. Fifty cents and
one dollar per bottle. Sold by druggists. Prepared
only by Fl. Motley, Md, Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

T1a lodge decided to give a public enter.
ta,3 me at their hall On Monday, Feb. Sd,
the Instrumental music to be furnished by
Golden Light Giee Club The executive
committee of the Grand Lodge, who are the
off &c elect, will visit this lodge on Tues
day, Feb. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

We wish you a happy and prosperous Now Year
and will substantiste this by starting In the year
with the
BIGGEST BARGAINS OF THE SEASON.
1t will save every purchaser of tho following
goods from SO to 100 cents on the dollar.
REMNANTS! REMNANTS!
Another case of those Dress Goods Remnants
Put on our counters to day. This case is a better
quality of goods than the previous 8 cases sold
and only contains $500 yards viz:
Silk Mohair Lustres, in black and c%olors, at %,
371h and SOC per yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

The CANAL CAsE.-The Chesapeake and
Ohio canal people are preparing their an
swer 10 the case of the application of the B.
and O. Railroad for q receiver for the canal.
Mr.. Poe will represent the canal company.
The hearing is act for January so, at Ia.
eets!owl, and postpoDement will be asked
pending the action of the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

For soda syrup, ice cream or baking pul-
poses 1 consider it 8 waste of time to seek
for any other than Stonebraker's Flavoring
Extracts. used them for years and [ rec
ommend them as the best in use.
w. F. HUFF,
Grocer, ConfectioDer and Proprietor of
Huff House, Salem, Va.
Jan. /. 1889
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

~ EoTIcE.-All membsrs of Oriental Lodge,
No. 6, z. of P, are notified to attend a called
meeting at the Castle Hall at z o'clock sharp, to
make arrangements for the funeral Of Brother b.
". Patton. Members will meet at the lodge room
promptly at Q o'clock Thursday to attend the fu-
neral. Members Of Mechanics Lodge, No. 3, are
invited to meet with u at the same hour.
II AT. Cox, K. of R. IS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

POLICE REPoBT.-Last night wss cloudy
aud cool with one prisoners and seven lodg-
ers at the station houss.
TIE mayor this morcing disposed Of the
following cases:
Tip Burke, colo:ed, arrested by officer
McCuen for obstructiDe a street corner, waa
daed 81 so.
Samuel Pryor, colored, arrested by Lieut..
Smith for an assault en- Travers Washing
ton, was fined 81 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED For some
time past the family OF Mr.. John DonnelIy
have been missing various articles of cloth
ing, household linen, 81. a few days since
a colored girl who had lived at the house for
some time, left, when there was q CESSATION
in the disappearance. This led to s search
Of the house of the servant. when almost a
cart load of Mr.. Donnelly's property was
found, but the girl, it was learned, had gone
to Washington, taking with her a number OF
the most valuable articles she had stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

While they are producing an elixir to
make old people younger. it would be a
great blessing if they could get up some.
thing to make sons young people older.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

OPERA HOUSE -To.norrow evening Miss
Adele Frost and her OWN company will sp
peat here in Iogoinar. the Barbarian. An
exchange says: adele Frostis superior to
Julia Marlowe and Maria Vain wright and
compares very favoraoly with Mary Ander-
sou. NGSure has lone very much for her
her preaencs is a i glory, her voice a band OF
opsra music and her attitudes apparently
unstudied and unconscious but eminently
superior to any grace that pose and effort
bring about"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

The bile is removed, the head cleared and
Indigestion restored by Simmons Liver Beg.
ulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

BALTIMORE, Jsn. Notwithstanding 1923
'a1Oh. Flour STEADY. Wheat-southern steady
Western firm No 2 winter red spot and Jan so&
as1; Feb slAss1A; March s3As3A. Corn
Southern steady; white 34s40; yellow 3Oa37
Western frmer mixed spot 36Ssa36h; Jan 36A
a36h; May 3sa36A Oats quiet. Rye steady
prime to choice 55s57. Hay dull; Prime to
choice timothy SIP 50a13. Provisions unchanged.
Butter dull creamery 24a25. Eggs steady (;
Western IA. Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

Without q doubt this medicine will cure
you. 1t has cured thousands. Take Sim.
mons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. f. s
leadbegter & Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shilol's Catarrh Remedy. Price so
cent?. Nasal Injector free. E. 8. Leadbester &
Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

Remarkable, vet true. A. B.. G. Altera
tive has cured Blood Diseases after physi-
Clans failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

sLEEPLESs NIGHTS made miserable by that
terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the remedy for
you. E. g. Leadbeater q Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

THE PRICES OF PRovIsIoNs.-We re.
ceived q letter from o merchant in Fauquier
C unity to-day asking if bacon, ealt, plaster,
ETC., could really be bought in Alexandria
at as low prices rs those quoted in the GA
zETTE, and stating that be had heretofore
sent TO Baltimore for meat, but would pre-
fer Alexandria If equally good and cheap
meats could ba bought here. We reply that
bacon, sugar, nalt aud other provisions, az
we'll as plaster, can be purchased in this
city OF auy of the merchants whose advsr.
tisements appear lu the GAZETTE at lower
prices than can be had in Baltimore, aud
state that for years past Alexandria has
been uuderselling Baltimore In provisions,
atp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

Simmons Liver Regulator has never been
known to fail TO cure all liver diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

GOOD TEMPLABs.-The regular meeting
OF Golden Light Lad2e was held last night
when two young ladies were Initiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge J. K. III
Norton presiding Harlow Bros. vs. J. w.
Baggett decree for re. sale of lot aud J. h.
Cation appointed special commissioner of
sale.
Lee ct TX. vs.. Butler; report of commits.
sioner confirmed and decree for sale.
Rssrdon VS.. McCleish report of commits
sloner confirmed and decree for sale.
Beach VS.. Bssch report of commissioner
confirmed and decree for sale,
James Smith Va. Laws & Brown petition
to estop transfer Of bar room license con
tinue6.
w. n. McVeigh VS.. J. W. knight suit for
rent argued and submitted.
Court adjourned till to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

There is no Change to note IN Flo II. The oher-
ings of Wheat show q slight improvement in
quantity, but the quality continues about the
same: there are no changes to note in the above
quotations to-day. Country produce is a shade
higher on account of the change in the weather.
Provisions are firm at quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

NEW YORK, Jan. % Cotton quiet Hplsnds
10 1916 Orleans IL 3-16; futures unsettled.
Flour quiet.aud easy, Wheat sctive and strong.
Corn quiet and firm. Pork quiet and strong at
S10a11 25. Lard quiet and firm at ST 27H u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
LOCAL NEWS.
WEDNESDAY EvgNlaG, JANUARY %.

For this section fair, ncrtherly winds, ~st4;ioa-
sry temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

No pill or nauseatipg potion, but q plea;
ant tonic and purgative is Simmons Live
Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

So simple set always eff oacious in all bill
GUS disorders is Simmons Liver Regulator,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

CHICAGO, Jan. 22-11 3. m.-Wheat-May
8Oa. Corn-Jan 90 bid. Oats-Jsn 20&. Pork
Feb SO 821h bid. Lari-Jan IS 80. Short ribs
Feb 81 924h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such q gener-
al revival of trade at E. S. Leadbeater, & Bros
Drug Store as their giving away to their custom.
ers of so many free trial bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and never dis
appoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Group, and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured. You can teat it before buying by getting
a trial bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22
NEWYEAR'SGREETIN

L lot 46-inch Henrietta Cloths at 25c.
Another lot, SO inches wide, at 121ac.
Every yard worth double.
We are OyERsTOCKED IN OUR CLOAK DE
PARTMENT, and have determined to sell Ladios'
Misses and Children's Coats at sacrificing prices
in order to reduce before our annual stock-!sking
(February 1stl.
We are agents for the Harris Wire Buckle Sus
pendcrs, and ere displaying a large variety of
styles. These goods are lrst-class, and are sold
strictly on their merits Every buckle ia war
ranted for two ycars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzEN.-Mr. Heze
kiah w. Patton, al old and esteemed citi-
zsn of this city, died at his late residence,
on King street, last night, after a short ILL.,
ness, aged 65 yeafs. The deceased was a
cigarmaker by occupation, and of late years
had conducted the tobacco and cigar bust.
ness here. For many years Mr.. Patton WAS
sexton OF Trinity M. E. Church, of which
denomination he had for fifty years been a
consistent and zsalous member and was ever
active in all work calculated to further the
cause of Christianity in our midst. He
%leavssa wife aud three married daughters.
Hi, funera will take plaza fr,m Trinity Ii. E.
Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. He
was a member of Oriental Lodge No. q knights
o. Pythiss, which organization will attend his
funeral in y body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsii and Liver
Complaint Shiloh's Vitalizsr is guaranteed to
cure you. E. S. Lesdbeater & Bro Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

handle every kind of liquid glue in the
market, but 1 honestly believe Indian glue
is the best made and only FIVE cents per
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

A FORMER REMARKABLE WINTER The
following statement was published III the
Port Folio," 81 vol. issued in 1917:
Ga the 9th day of December, in the year
1916. the weather was so warm as to render
it necessary to cover all the fires in the
House of Representatives at Washington,
and nearly the same degree of heat contin
ued for several days.
Thermometrical observations made in A.
exandria August and December, 1916:
August 81, thermometer 66' al 2 p. m.
August %. thermometer So at 6 a. M.
August %. thermometer 7l0 at 5 %. M.
August %, thermometer 56' at $50 9. m.
August %. thermometer 69' at 3 p. a..
December &c thermometer So at 2 p. N.
December 81, thermometer So at a. m.
December q, thermometer Go ct , p. m.
December Is. thermometer AZ ct Z a. M.
December rs. thermometer Az ct 2 p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

PERSONAL The Washington Capital
ssva: Gen. w. Il F. Lee. or, as he is better
known TO his constituents in the Eighth
Virginia district, "Rnnie Lee" grows daily
more like his distingui he'd father. An iron,
gray business suit matches his hair n wis
kers. and under his turned down collar he
wesrs a black cravat which he ties himself"
The reception of Mrs, Gen. w. H. F Lee,
held in the red parlor Of the Ebbitt House
ves.erdey afternoon from 3 to 6, was oue OF
he larcee: az the season. Mrs. Lee was as
sisted hy Mrs. and Miss Wash;ngton, ofysr-
ne5see, and Miss Kemp, of Virginia. De.
lirhtfui music was furnished by al excellent
orchestra. The floral decorations were very
fine.
Attorney General Scott Was In the city fer
q shorf time 20 DAY.
Mr.. C MarsheIl continues quite Ill.
City Auditor Price is confined sc bis homo
with a severe cold.
Capt. Wesley Davis, who has been suffer-
ing with Ia grippe for some time past, IS out
agsj0.
Mssars. Nj Genzoerger. OF Louisiana, Mo-,
and S. S Geuzoerger. of Nandalia, Mo-, are
visiting their Esther, Mr.. l. Genznerger.
Miss Sarah Victoria Points, the celebrated
whistler, aud her sister, of Rarriscnburg,
are visiting Mrs. g.. Smith. Miss Points
will whistle at the rehearsal of the Musical
Association on Friday night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

The wind got around TO the northwest
last night and blew quite a gale, and to day
has been bright and decidedly cool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

fuIIOtIO5 uHU VVJuf
Gay st, Baltimore. Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIA, Mr.. john
r D8vaugbn, Of This city, received to-day a
je.ler from Lieut.. ~Cronkhite, commanding
Battery A Fourth Artillery, stationed at
Fort Barraucns, Fla informing him of the
death Of his sen, Joseph F. Devaughp, a pri.
va,e soldier in the battery, who wac drown.
ed on the l2h instant while returning to
The fort from Pensacola. The unfortunate
Young man was probably thrown overheard
hy a sudden lurch of the vessel. and as the
night was dark aud the bay very rough be
was not missed in the confusion that follow
ed until the arrival Of the boat at the dock.
His body was recovered on Thursday and
was buried with military honors on Satur-
day il the National cemetery at Fort BaG-
raucas, all the officers and enlisted men at
the past. as we'll as manv frieads from the
towr, attending Mr.. Devaughn enlisted
in the army a little over five years ago, ard
hsvinc served his term reenlisted oa the 81
of December last. he was 80 years old and
had many friends 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-22

Jan. 1889
The morning call., 1890-09-21

gave him half and told him to keep it and
bring ii to her on his return. The other half
she herself would keep.
John departed. He sailed far, far away.
One day the captain and the men left the
ship to visit city, near which they lay at
anchor. Left alone upon the vessel John
heard plaintive voice calling for help. He
lowered boat and rowed toward an island
whence the cries proceeded. There he saw
an old woman, who said to him:
''At lastl | have been here SO long, weep
ing and begging for pity. You alone have
listened to me, and, if you will take me
across the water, TO my sisters house, on
well rewarded"
Come onp' replied John.
The old woman not only wished to be
taken to the house which she had first
pointed ont, but further on to another, and
still further to third. John feared that he
should be absent from the ship too long
but she said to him:
Have no fear, they will not sc0ld you.
have been on that island a hundred years
waiting in vain for a charitable hand. You
alone have aided me. You shall be well re-
warded by my sisters for your kind deed
OF the first you will ask for the old napkin
which is in her wardrobe; Of the second, an
old sword: of the third, an old singing book
The napkin will give you food; the blade of
the sword has black side and white side
the black side kills and the white resus-
citates the singing-bo0k cures all diseases"
The little cabin-boy faithfully followed
the old woman's Instructions, and returned
to the boat with his three fairy gifts.
His comrades had not yet returned from
the city. He spread the napkin on table
and it covered itself with appealing food.
He touched dog with the black side of
the sword and it fell dead on the deck; with
the white side he Immediately restored it to
life
He had an opportunity to try the singing
book.
The ship started again on its voyage, and.
The morning call., 1890-09-21

and cried in transport of joy: "You
shall marry this dear girl whom you have
saved and you shall have half my king
domW
Il will not refuse the fortune you offer
me-" replied loyal John, "but l cannot
marry the princess. l have sweetheart in
my own country"
Suddenly war was declared. A formidable
army was marching against the kingdom
when John had effected his marvellous cure.
He advanced against the enemy with his
invincible sword, and in few moments
slaughtered a great number. The others fled
in terror. With the white side of his sword
he resuscitated all those he had killed and
they all asked to serve under his orders.
Food was wanting for this new legion, but
John spread his napkin upon the grOun1
and 1t produced everything necessary.
After passing some time with the King, to
whom he had rendered so many services,
John had an ardent desire 10 return to his
own country, and he departed with four
great ships, magnificently equipped, and
when he re-enlered the port from which he
bad sailed poor boy, salvos of artillery
made the earth tremble.
The Lord Mayor. learning Of the arrival
The morning call., 1890-09-21

of so distinguished person, fastened to
pay his respects and humbly invited him to
dinner.
John accepted, and few moments later
he entered the house from which he had
formerly been driven away.
At the table he sat between the Lord
Mayor and Lucy. Toward the end of the
dinner he placed in the young girls glass
the half of the ring she had given him when
he departed. She trembled and grew very
red. Without saying word she went to her
chamber and returned with the other half,
which she handed to the handsome sailor.
Her parents looked at her in establishment
Then John said to them: Il am he whom
you knew poor and friendless. | have be-
come rich and powerful. and | ask you for
the hand of this sweet girl whom | formerly
accompanied tc school She has not for
gotten me and have not forgotten her"
His demand was received with joy, and
Johns mother. who had been wretched and
unhappy for so long time, arrived to share
the happiness of Der son. The marriage
was celebrated with great pomp and splen--
dor, and the two young people never ceased
to love each other and were very happy
The morning call., 1890-09-21

after EXPERIENCING terrific tempest, 1t ar
rived at city which neither the captain nor
the officers had ever seen before.
The vessel had hardly arrived in port
when the king of the country came In great
despair and begged the captain to call up
all his men. His beloved daughter was very
i'll, and he asked if any among them would
undertake to cure her.
No, there was not one.
is this all your crew." asked the king
of the captain.
eyes, with the exception of my little cabin
boy"
John came, and as soon as he learned
what was wanted, he replied modestly that
he thought that he could cure the princess.
Little fool" cried the captain, angrily
PAY no heed to him, your Majesty. You
see he is only child. de does not know
what he is saying"
WISDOM" replied the king, :" is some
times found in infant minds. | have con-
fidence i'll him; permit me to take him with
me-"
'Oh! certainly. If your majesty desires"
The king took the cabin-boy to his palace.
The little princess lay extended upon
bed, silent and motionless. and so pale that
one would have believed that she was
already dead.
John sang a hymn from his old singing
book. She made q movement. lie sang a
second one; she rose up in the bed. He
sang third. She was cured.
The king looked at him in amazement