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chine for the dissemination Of chewing
gum. The action was part of his as
sumed character, and SO was the cor
diality Of the accompanying feeling, il
he had only known it.
He walked out Of the restaurant and
leaned against building which cost q
million dollars. Then he looked across
the way at another Of equal magnifi-
cence, and reflected that he hadn't a
cent in the world. He tried to estimate
the value of the land they stood upon,
and wondered whether he had ever had
money enough to buy lot with two
feet frontage and six feet depth for .
grave.
But these gloomy speculations were
merely the first fruits of his penniless
condition. The influence Of new ideas
and a good meal triumphed over de-
spondency. Already he was working
out the details of a scheme full of novel
experiences and large profits. Gilbert
Ray had begun life with borrowed
hundred dollars, and was worth mill
ions. Would not smaller initial loan
answer for a man with moderate expect
ations? If money could be made to
grow at all, why not indefinitely; and,
If SO, what practical difference did it
make how small the start was? He did
not know anybody who would lend him
a hundred dollars, but he thought he
could borrow a quarter somewhere.
With that in hand, he might borrow
half dollar; pay the quarter; and then
borrow dollar to pay the half. The
possibility Of such progression eyi-
IDENTIFY depended upon the careful use Of
each successive loan, and il the series
were carried far enough 1t would end in
riches and an established credit.
The wine of the Cafe Napoleon must
have been strong, for the scheme looked
plausible to him. He Immediately be-
gan TO run over the list Of his acquaint-
ances in order to select the man who
should furnish the first loan. Russell
had never been borrower; in fact he
could yot remember when he had asked
such favor Of anybody. But he had
often lent money, and that ought to give
him an advantage. He made out list
Of ten men whom he had frequently sup
plAOu Will AuuCuemOuOy uurlHB Tue laSt
six years. To the best OF his recollec-
ton they were all indebted to him for
certain forgotten loans, but he resolved
not to make any claim upon them for
past favors.
If Russell had known more about the
subject he would have chosen any ten
men in the world rather than these.
The more money one lends to man,
the less one can borrow of him. So it
happened that in three hours he had
called upon nine of these men and had
found them all unable to accommodate
him. His method of address was not
good. 1t is difficult thing to ask for
a loan, and the man who hasn't had
practice in the art is at great disad-
vantage. The confirmed borrower who
knows that the chances are ten to one
against his paying, always, has tact
which carries him through, even when
the lender has an equal lack of conf
dence in final restitution.
When Russell closed In upon his tenth
man he had begun to be discouraged.
This persons name was Rawson, and he
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they usually maintain as cordial relations
with each other as do those strange
and uncongenial animals which the
keepers of menageries drive into the
Happy Family" cage. Grizzly sus-
picion born of hard experience usurps
the place of kindly mutual interest,
and the preservation of an armed neu-
trality is the sole condition of peace.
But man may sleep there if he has a
willing conscience and quiet neighbor.
II was beautiful evening-so much
OF it as could struggle down between
the tall buildings. The lane of stars
over Russell's head shone bright, but it
was very narrow. Space is SO valuable
in the city that one can not have enough
even of the sky. But the influences of
the night may be felt in the city IL
man has sensitive soul.
At nine o'clock many Of the down.
town streets recognize the fact that the
day is done. They give to the solitary
wanderer powerful, impression of rest,
but it is very different from that of
sleeping woods and fields. The slumber
of the city is oppressed. The air is
heavy like that of close room; and the
grumble of traffic in streets that are
only half asleep resembles the groans of
an uneasy dreamer whom the cares of
the day pursue beyond the setting of
Sne sun. fro BE CONTINUED
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ire in an animated manner on general
TOPICS far removed from business, and
better still, from politics. Presently
one Of them suggested lunch, and they
all walked away. Russell followed me-
chanically. He was thinking that If
they had continued to talk in his hear
ing he might have learned q great deal
about the real objects of interest to
young men of wealth who are popularity
supposed to be absorbed either in squan-
dering their possessions as fast as possi-
BILE or in adding to them by every
means that ingenuity unhampered by
honesty can suggest. But the words
which Russell had overheard referred to
art, and were evidently uttered by one
who understood the subject. There was
something in the language and bearing
Of these men which led Russell to be-
lieve that they would be congenial asso-
ciates. Would he care to be one of them,
to live their life, since it was not so
shallow, after all? Perhaps; he was not
quite prepared to say.
He found himself at the door
of the Cafe Napoleon on Wall
street. The others entered. Should
he follow? He took out the Ave-
dollar gold piece and looked at it. ssYou
can make me rich man for half an
hour" said he, ''or poor man for a
week. Asamatter of experiment. will
choose the former"
The Cafe Napoleon was crowded, as 1t
slways is at one o'clock in the afternoon.
All the stools before the lunch counter
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Home Endorsement.

Mr.. Allen s. Elliott, the popular
auctioneer and postmaster Of Colora,
Cecil county Md. writes to DR.. L. R.
Kirk under date Of Jan. 16, 1891 as
follows: "Please send me at first OPP
portunity one large bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery fora consumption. In
my opinion it is the best remedy for
coughs, sore throat, hoarseness. etc in
the market. 1 have used it for three
years with very satisfactory results" !"
Price SOC. and 81 per bottle, trial bot
ties free at DR.. L. R. Kinks drug store.
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An Indian FIghssr,s surprise.


Soldiers advancing against Indians
often march for days without seeing
red man, but the veterans know that If
the Indians want to find them they will
be heard from when least expected. A
story told in @Warpath and Bivouac"
illustrates how suddenly Indians an
nounce their presence.
General Crooks command was camped
on Crazy Woman's Fork, and not an
Indian had disturbed them for several
nights 1t was very cold, and all were
impatient for some sort of excitement
One night some officers said: Lets go
up to Bourke's tent, and they all went.
The lieutenant a member of Crooks
staff, was found studying military
map by the light of candle.
~Hello, Bourker' said one Of the
visitors. "Aren'tyou afraid the Indians
will ventilate your tent if you keep that
light burning?"
"Oh, no" replied Bourke. @The
Indians that have been firing into us
are small flying party. You may rely
on it that you won't hear anything
more from them this side of Tongue
River. The distance is too great from
their villages and the weather is too
cold Mr. Indian doesn't care to be
frozen Now I'll show you on this map
the point where they will most likely
make their first real at"
Whizzi popI bangi zipi came avolley
from the bluffs above the camp A
bullet struck the candle and put it out
Another made large sized hole in the
map The officers scattered, and
Bourke was left alone to mediate on
the instability of Indian character.
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had been clerk with Russell in the old
times, but being Of an ambitious dispo-
sition, he had abandoned salaried work
for the real estate and mortgage busi-
ness, wherein he had prospered to such
eating widows houses at the rate of
three square meals day.
Russell hardly expected to find Raw
son in his Office as late as five o'clock,
but there he sat surrounded by aggres-
sive evidences Of prosperity. Russell
was embarrassed. He tried to remem-
ber some of the easy formulas with
which Rawson himself used to approach
the subject, but none of them seemed
TO fit the case in hand, so he said good
afternoon, and hoped Mr.. Rawson found
business good. That prosperous gen.
tleman, remembering small balance
against himself in their old accounts,
supposed that Russell had come to col
lect it, and the thonght excited his re.
sentiment. He blew . great cloud
of smoke in Russelrs direction and re-
piled that business was bad. and he was
much pressed for ready money.
s'That's unfortunate for you," said
Russell, ''and for me, too, because l
called"
sim sorry, old man," said Rawson,
"but haven't red ceat. l just bor-
rowed my car fare from the Office boy,
but I'm expecting big Doodle next
week, and If you'll cal Auesday"-he
made benevolent gesture and added.
in an inaudible tone; ''I'll be in Buff
falo."
Then Russell went out with feeling
Of desperation in his heart. ard, meet
ing on the stairs man whom be had
never spoken to but once before in his
life, he borrowed quarter with ease.
He made careful note that it was to
be returned the next day at ten o'clock.
This was beginning, and it gave
him hope. He was already planning for
the half dollar, and as an investment to
that end he bought five-cent cigar
with a presentable exterior. Then he
lay in wait in front of tobacco store
which was much frequented by men
whom he knew.
Within five minutes an acquaintance
approached with the evident intention
OF entering the store.
"Have cigar with me-" said Russell.
stepping in front OF him.
Thanks, my boy" replied the victim
OF this confidence game. "How are you.
any ways HAyen't seen you for
month"
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sliled," said the reporter, looking dis
appointed, .'but if that's all the trouble,
can lend you dollar easily enough"
"Thank you," said Russell, taking
the dollar. II will leave it at your Of
fee at four o'clock tomorrow" Then he
made out an /. D. U. on leaf of the re-
porter's notebook, paid the check and
went out upon the street. He walked
slowly along thinking of the queer incl
dent. 1t was nothing in itself, and yet
he found new sensation in it. Three
months ago it would have annoyed him.
The thought that he had been unable TO
pay for SO poor a meal would have OPP
pressed him with sense of poverty.
But he had escaped that feeling alto
gether, and he wondered why.
The reason was plain enough, though
he could not see it. Living as he had
done, wholly in monotonous routine,
such small mishaps had always assumed
exaggerated proportions. Trifing em-
barassments and the necessary self-de-
malls of economy had given false and
somber color to his life because he had
never had the tact to counterbalance
them with the small pleasures which
are within the reach Of everybody. But
he viewed life differently now. This
preposterous idea of money-getting had
taken him out of the present and false
hope Offset false dependency.
"Hellol RUSSELL" said voice at his
his elbow; ''come and play game of
billiards"
'sHow are you, Lane!' and Russell
shook the young man warmly by the
hand. "Id like to play with you, but
to tell the truth, couldn't afford to
pay If lost. I've less than dollar to
carry me through Tomorrow"
Never mind that, was the cheerful
response. "I'll lend you couple of
dollars If beat YOU"
81 think you'll do it," said Russell,
as he followed Lane in the direction of
billiard saloon. Indeed" he added,
mentally, ''if that's the condition of the
game feel pretty sure you will"
1t had been about five years since
Russell had handled a billiard cue, and
he had never been an expert. However,
being out of practice did not worry him
any, fos it appeared to be case where
defeat was preferable to victory. But
he wished to avoid the appearance of
throwing the game away, and therefore
tried to miss all the shots by narrow
margin. In this way he executed some
of the most brilliant ''runs" of his life,
and was Lalf dozen points ahead when
the game was near its end. Then the
interest Of the sport got the better OF
him; he played his level best; missed al
most every shot, and was defeated by
two points in hundred.
"Nght game, that" said Lane, as he
extracted two-dollar bill from his vest
pocket. 81 had no idea you could play
SO we'll. If you hadn't shot carelessly
at the last you'd have won."
The game cost sixty cents, which was
rather high percentage to pay for the
loan Of two dollars, but Russell re-
fiected that the rate of interest is al
ways highest to the man who can least
afford to pay. He parted from Lane at
the door of the billiard hall and took
his solitary way uptown. He had de.
cided to walk home. 1t is hard neces-
sity which compels man to call city
lodging-house by such hallowed name.
The inmates are of fate's choosing, and
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Tho BumbIe Bee :. ! motor.

1t is well known that the humble bees
weight is but small fraction of an
ounce, but when he strikes small boy
in the vicinity of the eyebrow his re-
serve force is such as to make it appear
as If he weighed ton. A half dozen
able bodied humble bees have been
known to impart motion Of at least 10
miles an hour to whole country school
weighing in the aggregate perhaps
ton. No argument based upon such a
misapprehension can q ench mans
ambition to fly or demonstrate its iln-
practicability.
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Russell knew, stepped into the restau.
rant to see whether any thing worthy
OF record was transpiring.
"What's the matter, Mr.. Russell?"
inquired this young man.
II have just feasted upon the biceps
OF dried ostrich and a cup of strange
fluid called draw one. :" replied Russell.
land the only coin in my pos set nap
pened to be plugged. II understand
the situation correctly the gentleman
with the little shovel intends 70 make
Q griddie-cake Of me-"
~ thought somebody was getting
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8ucklen,s Armica salve.

The best salve in the world Tor cuis
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheuu, fevel.
sores, tetter, chapped hands, ehilb!a.n
corns and all skin erupu"ns, ann pes'-
lively cures piles, OF no pay requl'e'i
1t is guaranteed 20 give pertscs sars=
faction. or money FeionJed, price %
per box. for sale BY L. r. Klrk.
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Miss Monroe (of Pittsburg)-The bare
thought of the fair being failure makes
me shiver.
Miss Beacon Streete Cof Boston)-Yes,
the nude IN perspective of non-success is
ceTtainly chilling. -Pittsburg Bulletin.
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CHAPTER II.
SMALL LOANa.

OF all the. gifts that are bestowed by
the children of men upon their fellows
none so little deserve the good name Of
charity as tips to walters. Russell be-
slowed his last quarter upon the man
who had served him with as much per-
sonal good will as he would have felt II
he had dropped It In the slot Of . ma
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as the one in which he sat, and had
never before been afflicted with such
narrowing doubts as to the clean and
wholesome nature of the viands.
A healthy appetite had always hither-
TO triumphed over any such thoughts
easily. He had never before been so
powerfully conscious of the offensive
character of a fork with bow-legged
prongs and knife with sticky handle
The distinction between oleomargarine
and butter now for the first time stood
out as wide as the mouth of the pit.
He was made by these things the
more determined to persevere and
escape them. And the food, coarse as
1T was, brought feeling of confidence.
He consumed thirty cents worth of it,
and then approached the sharp-faced
female at the cashiers desk, to whom he
gave the half dollar. He grieved to
think that his dinner would make such
a big hole in it. But there was already
a hole in it, which was far more griev-
Gus, and because of which the keen
eyed cashier rejected it altogether. The
half dollar was plugged.
CHAPTER III.
RUN OF LUCK.
Russell held the half-dollar up to the
light and made pretense OF examining
the spot of baser metal in it. In reality
he was considering the advisability OF
making rush for the door. He decided
to remain. 1t was bad enough to have
n r. 30 Oh Oh, khn,,
having it on his conscience also. Evil
IDENTIFY he must postpone payment. He
did not like the idea. Borrowing din
ners in this way had formed no part of
his original scheme. He removed his
eyes from the plugged coin, and turned
them upon the cashier.
pretty work." said he; 81 took it for
good one."
Thirty cents, please said the cash
conversation.
81 regret to say that haven't that
amount with me-" Russell began, apollo
getically.
"You ought to have thought of that
BEFORE" was the response.
Your remark bristles with wisdom"
said Russell, ''but it does not contain a
suggestion as to course of action"
"Settle up" said the cashier, by way
OF supplying the deficiency. A fat man
in a white jacket and q traditional
cooks cap, who had been engaged in
the manufacture Of griddle-cakes by the
window as temptation TO the passers-
by, overheard this controversy, ami
strolled up to the desk armed with the
spade which he used to turn his cakes.
A half dozen newsboys from tie side
walk and some walters and customers
joined the group.
"Put him on the griddle, Shorty"
called one of the urchins to the cook,
and the suggestion was received with
applause. The situation was becoming
embarrassing. but just then young
man connected with the press, whom
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CHoRThAMD and dTYPE-WRITlMC
Instruction IA above branches. Lessons
by mail specially aud proficiency guaran-
iced. First class references. Terms mod
crate. Send for particulars.
w. J PEOPLES,
P, o. Box GO. Rising Sun, Md.
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ITO answer yon- question frankly"
said Russell, 'I'm troke. and l was
looking for man who had half dollar
to spare"
''Glad to oblige you. Come around TO-
morrow and lunch with me-
THANK you. Here is my I. o. u"
ssNever mind that, old man."
''Take 1t, If you please" Russell In
sisted. 81 am very particular about
small loans. They are easily forgotten.
/ will pay you tomorrow at noon.''
1t was six o'clock when Russell ne
gotiated his second loan. He had be-
gun to discover with regret that the
power of five-dollar luncheon to re.
lieve hunger is limited as to time equal
ly with less expensive meals. He
wanted his dinner. He had been living
at boarding but the week for
which he had paid ended at breakfast
that morning, and he did not think it
would be right to partake of his land
lady's cheer again until payment for it
became less problematical. Moreover,
he had plans which could best be exc
cuted downtown; so he entered cheap
restaurant and ordered a meal which
contrasted so unfavorably with his last
that his appetite we'll nigh vanished at
the sight of it. The society, too, was
not what he had enjoyed at the Cafe Ma
poleon. He observed with surprise that
his taste had been educated in many
ways by that luncheon. He had long
been accustomed to such eating-houses
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TIE. MS OF THE PRESS.
By mail. postage tree in the United States
anu Canada.
Milford chronicle., 1891-04-17


The party OF Richmonders with whom I
had the pleasure OF iourneying TO New Or
leans all looked forward with more inter
est TO seeing the crsoles than anything
else. To tell the truth, none Of US knew
exactly what the creoles were. We all ex-
pected 70 see some marvellous specimens Of
humanity-Wonderful but beautiful. For
my part I expected TO and-well, will
confess my ridiculous faney--a species Of
female Othellos-that Is to say, women Of
the oriental cast, with very dark skin and
eyes and white teeth. May Of our party,
/ am ashamed 70 say, were rather Of the
impression that the creoles had negro
blood in them-a delusion popular with
strangers and naturally exceedingly irri-
tating to the creOles themselves.
When I raaehad the quaint old city de-
termined to sc my mind at rest upon this
much discussed point, and asked all sorts
OF questions concerning the romantic raee.
A creole, STRICTLY speaking, Is one born
OF foreign parents principally French or
Spanish), though IN its loose sense the
word Is also sometimes applied to any ma
tive born New Orleans poEson. A creole,
however, according TO the proper accepta-
ton Of the word, does not necessarily inn
ply that the individual Is born in the Cres-
cent City. There are many Of them IN the
West Indies and Mexico.
The popular impression that creole wom-
en- are handsome Is certainly correct, how
ever much strangers may err in thar other
infarsnces concerning them. As a general
thing they are not laEge-in fact, rather
petito--but have very pretty, graceful 1g-
ures, and the tlniest Of hands and feet.
Their eyes are dark and dreamy. FROM
the SUBSCRIPTIONS Chances east az them
I imagine It Is hard to keep from loving
theae craolee. Those among the higher
Glasses are also very cultivated, speaking
Enalish. Freneh and Spanish. and being
sliileul musicians and c0nvsRnAti0nalists.
AZ lasas found thnsa whna na9 to ts
poaaa e fhelle Reeaa ishaaeneas f'ns
Milford chronicle., 1891-04-17
COULD NOT KILL HIS FRIEND.

A Young Soldier Discharged and Dis
grAesd for Refasing 70 Shoot.
Sergeant Roswell recently gave bed in
Central Station to William J. Higgins, q
young soldier who four months ago was
dishOnorably discharged from the United
States army in Utah, and has ever since
been painfully making his way back TO
his home in Troy, N. Y. Higgins had his
discharge, duly signed by the officers Of the
court martial which thus disgraced him
for neglect OF duty He had been q men,
Der Of Company F, Sixteenth regiment,
Department Of the Platte, and was sta
toned at Fort DushAne, Utah.
He showed the eject Of the past few
months hardship in his appearances,
though he must once have been q hand
some young soldier. His black curly hair
was full OF dust from the last freight car
In which he bad Travelled, and his dark eyes
showed nothing OF q soldiers spirit. His
hands and face were red, swollen aud
dirty, and his clothes were almost in rags.
He told his story in q way that gave the
impression that he was truthful.
Il sacrificed honor to friendship," he
said simply. Myself and friend named
Franklin enlisted together from Troy just
year previous 70 the date Of my court
martial We had served our apprentice
ship in the New York militia, and were as
fond of soldier life as Of each other. A
years service only confirmed US in our hk-
ing for the army I wished above all
things to spend my LIE as q soldier, and so
did he. But he was QuaFrelsOme, and the
fear Of severe discipline could not prevent
his engaging In brawls with his fellows.
For ona Of these offences, which came to
the knowledge Of the officers, he was SEN
tenead three months to the guard house,
which meant he should work on the road
with an armed guard over him.
had been his guard several times, aud
he made no attempt 70 escape. It did not
occur to me that he would, as we were 800
miles from a railroad. grew careless, and
one day when my back was turned he took
to his heels. / saw him in time to have
shot him, according to orders, but could
not de it. He had been my friend, and
was endeared TO me by thousand remem-
branoes Of little kindnesses we had done
each other. l let him escape, but would
not have put him TO such test had I been
the prisoner and he the guard.
II was sentenced to three months in the
guard house and 70 leave the army in dis
grace. When my time came to 60 my
comrades made up q purse Of twenty-six
dollars for me. With this ! purchased
clothes, for my uniforms were, Of course.
taken from me. I walked a good part Of
the way from Utah, though ], Of course,
beat my way on boats and freight cars
whenever could "-Pittsburg Times.