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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06
ROMANCE OF A PICTURE.
How an Artist Came to Paint Beautiful
Portrait.

How an Artist Came to Faint n Beautiful
Portrait.
In the winter Of 1901 great cos
tune festival was held In Munich.
Among the many beautiful women pres
ent was Greek girl, dressed In classic
costume Of extreme simplicity, her only
jewels being single string Of pearls
about the neck. A Boston artist, then
a student at the Royal Art Academy,
who was present, was impressed with
the classic charm Of this virgin beauty,
made sketches and notes, and at once
set TO work TO paint the picture, but in
vain; the time had not come in which
TO realize the conception, and the can
vas was laid aside. Two years ago, as
the artist was returning from summer
trip In Europe, he was introduced TO a
Hungarian nobleman, who had been ap-
pointed Consul, and with his family was
sailing for New York. When intro
duced to the consul's family, glance at
the daughter, beautiful girl OF sixteen.
brought TO mind the Greek girl seen at the
costume festival in Munich years ago;
another look ut the mother, and, indeed,
II was the same woman. An intimate
acquaintance brought to light the fact
that the Hungarian, then student at
the University Of Munich, lost his heart
that memorable night at the festival,
and soon after married the girl. A few
months after the arrival in New York
the daughter gave sittings to complete
the picture, "LeulSopis," which had
been inspired by the mother years pre-
vious.-Boston Transcript.
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joice with him. They had all accepted
without regard to sentiment, for q
Thirtieth district politician never de-
clines any thing. Rooney learned Of
this banquet on the day before the
primary, and he told Russell that the
influence Of such munificence might
affect the result
"l'll tell you what we'll do" said
Rooney; well just borrew that ban
quet."
Borrow itF' exclaimed Russell;
"how?"
"Well send word to the men he's In.
vited that the banquet's to be held be-
fore instead OF after the primary. Make
the time about half-past five. Then
we'll tell the caterer Of the changes in
the hour. All these people will come
expecting to meet Cunningham. They'll
find you there as the host, and we'll do
great work before we let 'em out Well
march 'em around from there to the
hall, and those that can't bring around
to my views I'll get SO full that they
can't walk. I'll tell you, my boy, we've
got 'em on the run"
Rooney worked his plan so cleverly
that Cunningham's banquet carried the
day Tor Russell. He secured the nomi-
nation and the campaign opened with q
general laugh in his favor.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06
TransportntIon In ChIna.

Travel in Northern China is accom-
plished in cart, a mule litter OF the
saddle. The first method is the most
uncomfortable but the most rapid, the
second the most comfortable but the
slowest, the third the most independent
but the most uncertain. The cart used
in Northern China has two heavy
wheels, with wooden axle, no springs
and a body about four feet long and
three broad, over which Is light
framework top, covered with blue cot
ton. Two mules, driven tandem, by q
carter seated on the left shaft, take II
along at rate OF about three miles an
hour, and one can make In Il an aver
age Of thirty-five miles a day, even over
the roughest country. II viii carry
about three hundred pounds Of goods
and one or even two passengers, and
the tighter one is squeezed In the more
comfortable It win prove, for that, and
that alone, viii be a protection from
the terrible jolting over the rough coun-
try roads.-N. Y. Sunday Journal.
ITo pR coNrrNuvn
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seemed pleased with the suggestion.
Neither Of them gave 1t much thought
at the time, but when politics began to
thrust itself into prominence in the
fall, Rooney took the subject up serious
ly, Ray promised financial backing, and
1t began TO look as II Russell had
chance Of going to the assembly. King
was sure to be the regular Tammany
nominee, but Rooney carried good
many votes in his pocket, and he
believed that he could fight his man
through. But there was man named
Cunningham who was making a strong
effort to get the nomination from the
county Democrats and Independents
who were to coalesce. There was prac-
tically no Republican strength in the
district.
Cunningham felt so sure Of the nom
ination that he had ordered banquet
to be ready when the affair was over,
and had invited about a hundred prom,
inent politicians to sit down and re-
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to that of the hot room in a Turkish

10 that OF the hot room in Turkish
bath.
Ray came out about five o'clock In
the afternoon. He was in a hurry, and
Russell knew it. Russell showed him
through various parts of the building,
and at last they climbed the stairs to
the room in which the motors were
stored. 1t was like fiery furnace
when Ray, already putting with his
climb up the steep stairs, put his head
into it.
"Great heavensr' he exclaimed, mop
ping his forehead, "what section Of tho
internal regions is this?"
1T is necessary to keep the machines
at u high temperature for few days"
Russell explained, with shaking nerves.
"They work the better for It."
The room was not very light, but the
machines were plainly visible from o
little raised platform near the stairs.
''Let US stop here" said Russell;
"there Is more air."
"I'll have to get out Of here" said
Ray; "Pm roasting"
He ran his eye hastily over the ma
chimes, counting them. The illusion Of
tho mirror from that point was good.
81 make twenty-six," said he.
"Thank heaven" said Russell, under
his breath; "the old man has not only
counted the images in the mirror, but
he has seen two Of them double"
They descended hastily.
"Every thing seems to be going right"
said Ray when he had regained his
breath.
YES" replied Russell, with sigh Of
relief. "We have had a few narrow es-
capes out here, but trust our troubles
are over"
At the door, however, he encountered
Deering He had never known Of the in
ventor's visiting the place before. Here
was new source Of danger. Could 1t
be possible that Deering, too, was sus-
picious?
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CHAPTER XII.
THE WRONG ROAD.

This experience taught Russell eau
ton, bat 1t can hardly be said to have
been Of any higher sort than the caution
of cowardice. He simply ran away.
His visits to the Rays became more and
more infrequent. He gave up the So
ciety for Culture, and bribed Cupid to
seek oblivion.
Hismanner Of living became different,
and not better. He plunged into ex-
travagance, and though dissipation and
kindred vices had no attractions for
him, and, he thus managed TO escape
them, he succeeded in spending great
deal Of money, and was soon heavily in
debt.
The Manhattan Electro-Motor Com
pany had begun active operations. A
factory had been secured and machines
were being made. The capital stock
had been increased, and Ray was put
ting In his monoyin In way which showed
that he meant 10 wage q serious COM
mercial warfare. Russell drew good
salary as treasurer and manager Of the
company, and 10 his credit 1t must be
said that he worked hard and exercised
good ability; but rs treasurer and man
ager OF his own affairs he was not suo-
cess. He had become careless, and took
no account Of personal expenditures.
Work was harder for him than 1t had
been In the old days. His brief time Of
leisure had made effort difficult. 1t was
not easy for him to understand why this
was true. Looking back upon the OK
perience Of idleness he could sec moth
ing pleasant in 1t, and YET he clung 10
II. An exercise OF will was now neces-
sary TO accomplish tasks far easier than
the old drudgery which he had per-
formed mechanically. But Ray was
we'll satisfied with his efforts, and
talked very hopefully Of the future Of the
company.
1--WE are going 10 use these motors on
street railways" said he, and I'm re-
volving one or two points in my mind
which must be carefully considered.
Eventually we shall organize railway
company, and the question Is whether
10 do II here in New York or strike some
smaller place"
sThe streets seem full Of tracks here, "
r sAid Russell.
1T isn't tracks" /" said Ray, ''it's fran
ohises we want 10 look out for With
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06
CHAPTER XL-CoNTNuEp.

The pencil fell from his hand and
rolled along the hearth rug. He stopped
for 1t but could not find 1t in the dim
freight. 1t must be hidden near her
foot-stool. He got down upon one knee
TO look for it, steadying himself by the
arm Of her chair. She spoke TO tell him
where she thought the pencil had gone,
and he looked up into her face. The
attitude was suggestive-kneeling at
her feet, He was sure he loved her; she
looked kindly down at him; he had it on
his lips to tell her.
At this moment Gilbert Ray entered
by door from the hall, and Mrs. Ray
appeared simultaneously through Jap
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right. Russell secretly visited the fac
tory ahead Of Ray, and, on some pre-
tense Of showing the machines TO better
advantage, he had some workmen put
big mirror against the wall behind the
rows Of motors. This wall had no win
dows, for tho light was admitted at each
end Of the room. The edges Of the
mirror Russell carefully concealed.
Then he had short and confidential
interview with the engineer. The room
was heated by steam pipes in win
ter. II was then May, and hot day,
too, but Russell got the engineer 10
switoh the steam into this room full
head Then he closed the windows, and
in about an hour the temperature rose
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anese portiere on the right. Both
caught sight Of the little group on the
hearth rug at the same instant Ray
said "Jingo" and slammed the door be-
hind him. There was smothered "oh
myl" from Mrs. Ray as her ample form
parted the portiere with rattle.
"What's the matter with themT
asked Alice, laughing. "Are they
crazy?"
NO. said Russell, rising slowly,
';but they think that am. Perhaps they
are right, but my madness shall be
harmless, even II 1t can not now be
nured.n
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06
Send to Sc. Graves,
So and 81 Euclid Ave. Cleveland,

For any article of wearing apparel except shoes 1t will pay you as
many people small towns and rural districts proved to their
own satisfaction Gravess Good Clothes furnishings Hats
Caps include the latest styles and novelties No small tailor
can turn out elegant suits and ovecoa and sell small price
we Don't make the mistake of conoundg Gaves Good Clothes
with common clothing Our goods the product Of the
best tailoring skill in America perfect in fit and workmanship We
have shoddy stuff gotten up sell cheap Sales For
the Farm for the Shop for the Office for the School, Sunday
wear we have every style grade and all sizes from Grover
land fat to Sarah Bahadt SLIM for all ages from Send
for pair of King Pants perfect fitting Price $3.50 $780,
Stitched with silk throughout continuous Wristbands buttons put
stay cloth thoroughly shrunk the piece All goods sent by
with privilege of trying before accepting If not sasacto
return at expense We give the people value for
and sell at less profit than any other dealer specially
juvenile outfits When you Cleveland call 50 E
cid Ave. and shake hands with s. E. Graves.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06
lTo BIZ Continued
In In. wrong hu.ine...

Customer (havlng hard time OF IT,
You should have been tailor.
Barber-Why so, SIR?
J Customer-You are boss cutter.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-05-06

'Do you believe in cures effected by
the laying on OF hands?"
II certainly do. There Is nothing
like spanking to make child behave
himself. - Munssy's Weekly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12

men, as did Mr.. Berry, Mr.. Lawless, and Mr..
Marshall, took the ground that breaking the
joint order and adiourning until Monday in-
VOWED grea, waste Of time while important
business was pressing.
LITTLE COULD BR DONE
The movement had tho support Of Mosars.
Mushoach, Gordon, and LOvenstoin and wns suc-
cteHui, though the three Senators last named
thought That nothing could be accomplished BY
u II the House had determined 20 take holiday
Saturday.
Tho House returned 20 the charge with
another Joint resolution for breaking tbs Joint
order, bat were again defeated, and the Senate
proceeded with nominations Of county judges.
10 the moan tlmo tho House adjourned until
Monday, and 81 $3.50 p. NJ. the Senate, exclaim-
ing p" Scissors 70 the last, adjourned until tho
senate is that II time Is not economized the
General Assembly win not be able 20 get through
tbe business that must be completed this year
before the day that has boon generally agreed
upon for adjournment for the Christmas holi-
days.
THE New Superintendent.
Mr.. b. W. lynn, who was yesterday elect
Cd Superintendent ~ tns Pententiary. was
born IN LoudOun county In 1912. At the
breaking ont OF tho war he ioiOel the Firtt
Virginia cavalry aud served IN that branch and In
the artillery 20 the Ond ~ the conflict. After
the war he returned 60 Loud0un and has re-
mained there ever since. He was for nine years
deputy treasurer o. his county, school trustee
for six years, and IL now vce-president OF the
County School Board. lie IL q man Of great firm
moss Of character, sterling integrity, and lne
executive ability, and those who urged his
claims for his new position regard him as pecu-
harry ntted 20 discharge tho duties thereof
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Lynn received a tee
gram signed by number Of citizens cOngatu-
latinR him upon his election.
Owing 70 the fact that Mr.. j. c. Gibson will be
absent from the city to-day the subcommittee
on Appointments for members Of the General
Assembly and Congress viii not meet until
Tuesday morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12
WAY BE NAMEp To-day
THE SPEAKER TO GEEK QUIET.
He is Obliged for the Congratulations Sent
Him-The Committee Outlook.
GBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December IL
Sneaker Crisp will probably leave Wash
ington for few days and go to some quiet
place where he can secure little rest,
which he Is greatly in need Of after the wear and
tear Of his canvass and his incessant labOfsslnce
his election, and where he can also work undis-
turbed on tho arrangement Of the committees.
10 win NOT leave the city Until all the members
Of the House have had an opportunity 20 ex-
press their views TO him. He spent the day at
hIa room at the Capitol and received number
Of members, the programme being the Same as
that Of yesterday.
The Speaker desires through the press 70 re-
turn his cordial thanks to the many persons who
Inv mail aud telegraph have sent him their con-
gratulations on his election. These congratula-
tious are - numerous that II IL not possible for
MIN now, with all the other work before him, to
mako an individual response 70 each communi-
cation received.
No conclusion had been reached this after
noon with respect 10 any OF the committees or
the policy TO be pursued as regards their cOmpo-
sition. II is probable that when the House con-
yenes Tomorrow tho Committees on Accounts
and ON Mileage will be announced. The work OF
these committees relates merely to members
salaries and ayelling expenses, and they are
usually appointed very soon after the organize
tion OF the House In order that the accounts OF
members may be audited. IL was suggested this
afternoon that 2r. Ru5k, OF Maryland, might
perhaps be made chairman Of one Of these COM
mlttees. The Committee on Rules, 80 Tar "a can
be learned, Is entirely an unknown quantity
whose composition Is not likely to be determined
upon before next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12

Va, NJ. A. Moncure, J. c. Duane; Thorton-
Pickett Camp, farmyille, Va, 5. W. Pauiet,, o.
y. Fitzgerald; Stoyer Camp. strasburgi fs.'
Mason BY, c. w. sydnor: Turner Ashoy camp
Winchester, Va, G. w. McVicar, L. q. Hollis, ~
Among the alternates present Worei hr. -. ~
Pitcher, Colonel Berkley, Captain John Cussonsi
Colonel WE. Cutshew, James It. Gray. LoiOnc,,
John Murphy. Ceptsin Thomas knett, Coionei
John A. Booker, Colonel LOWS, Of Roanoke, ana
Captain Charles p. Bigger.
TO PRESENT A MEMORIAL
When the meeting had been duly opened ana
It's object announced Major Randolph made an
excellent speech, urging tho importance OF me
work delegated 20 that body. Among OtneIs
who made addresses we're: Captain j. II. Too
mer, Of Portsmouth Major Washington Taylor,
% Norfolk; Colonel w. A. SmOct, or Alexanurlai
r 7. Pitcher, Of Fairfax, Colonel Berkleyh u
Prince William: Colonel Hugh X smith, OF re-
tersburg; Colonel Lewis, of Roanoke.
On motion Of Major Brander committee OF
five was appointed 20 present 70 the Legislature
a memorial signed by AL the representatives OF
the various camps OF the State. The Chalr APP
pointed the following as the committee: MAJOR
" V. Randolph, Colonel +. A. Brander, Major
Washington Taylor, Colonel W. A. SmoOt, ana
Colonel H. x. Smith.
The different camps wore also requested 20
send memorials 70 the Legislature, ana hItet
general discussion and interchange oil views rs
70 matters pertaining 70 the Home the meeting
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12
nuAss d Rkoada.
STORE NEWS.
SATURDAY. December 18th.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.


An unequalled assortment Of all kinds
Of Fancy Silk and Satin Ribbons, in sll
widths, for fancy work. Our prices are
very low for good Ribbons.
The Christmas Cards and Illustrated
Booklets are at the Ribbon counter
first centre counter. They are cheap,
pretty, and interesting.
Child's Paradise on second Aoor. The
new elevator is in running order and
will carry you up and down--no tire
some stairs to climb. Everything in the
Toy, Game, and Book line yol can
think of. Ladies who have examined
our line Of Fancy Baskets pronounce il
the best collection in Richmond.
The Mems Furnishing Counter offers
unusual attractions. Hemstitched Linen
Initial Handkercbieis, 25c.; Hem
stitched China Silk Initial Handker-
chiefs, 60c. A fine line Of Neckwear in
Windsor, Teck, Puff, and Four-in- Hand
shapes, 25c., Soc, 81, 1925. Plain
and P.eated Shirts, laundered or I'M
laundered. A fine line Dress Kid.
Walking, Driving, and Riding Gloves.
Ladies have not been slow to appreci.
ate those new Coats in black and tan,
collar and facing of fine fur. for $40, that
cost the manufacturer s22 TO make.
Don't delay if you wish the biggest
Coat bargain of the season.
Our regular departments, such as
Dress Goods, Domestics, Ginghams, and
Wash Goods. Linens, White Goods,
Flannels, etc, are all specially attractive,
and tho lines are larger and more COM
plete this year than is usual during the
holiday season. We will make speciality
of oil our regular lines in every depart
ment this season, aud have made prices
even lower than our regular low prices
in order that we may reduce the stocks
now while you want tho goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12
THESAGE EDYNAMITER
clRcuMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE POINT
ING ToAe BOSTON MAN.
Pieces OF Clothing Identified by the Mans
wife-A Ten-Taie Button-Other
Apparent Proof.
lnr talnrrnph % tho pispatch.l


BosroN. December 1.-THE Globe says
that Henry L. Norcross, OF Sargent ave-
nue., Somerville, a note-broker doing busi-
ness at IA Pearl street. Boston, has not
been seen at his Office SINCE the middle oil
last week, and the other occupants OF his
Somerville residence say that ne was
killed in railroad accident ABOUT
that time. New York detectives were
in town trying to identify the missing
man as the mysterious bomb-thrower In
Russell Sage's Office last Friday. Inc de-
tectives brought with them trousers put
ton and portions of the trousers worn by
the bomb-thrower, as well as piece OF MS
coat and portions of his underclothlng.
According to the GLOBE these were taken 10
the Norcross residence this afternoon and
the underclothlng was
POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED
by Mrs. Eorcross as belonging to her hus-
band, On the trousers of the dead man
were buttons bearing the imprint;
Brooks, tailor. Boston" The pieces OF
clothing were taken to Mr. Brooks's store
this afternoon. There it was positively
stated that the firm had made for Henry
i. Norcross O coat of the cloth presented
and also a pair Of trousers OF the same
cloth as the other piece furnished by the
detectives. The button was also identl-
fisd as a peculiar one used by this tailor
ing-house.
Henry J.. Norcross, who certainly has
not been seen in Somerville since before
the day on which the life of Russell Sage
was threatened, is about twenty-eight or
twenty-nine years of age. He graduated
from the Somerville High School about
Eve years ago, and since graduating he has
conducted a note-brokerage business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-12
THE REAPER DEATH.
General G. W. Riehardson-Mrs. y. r.
Lyons-Mrs. Susan Allen, and Others.

General q. w. Richardson died az 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Soldiers
Home, in the seventy-fourth year OF MS
age. Although he had been in feeble health
nearly ever since he entered the Home, Whlch
was about fiye years ago, his death was quite
sudden, as he Was walking about the GROUNDS
until a few minutes before he expired.
General Richardson was for some years COLO
mel Of the fOrty-seventn virginia regiment OF
Infantry, and also commanded al dlHeren.
times the brigade known as the forces south OF
the Chappawamsc and the First brigade Confed-
crate States army Of the Acquia-Creek district
He was appointed by Governor Walker, general
Of the state militia, and commissioned ana
qualified according - laW. He Was a lawyer Dy
profession, and for q number VI years was Com
monwealth's attorney u Henrico county, ahd
WAS devoted TO his profession. AS long as
health would permit he was regular altendaht
upon the proceedings OF the Supreme Court on
Appeals. Tho funeral Will take place at 2 +. NJ
to-day az Hollywood cemetery, and the services
will DO conducted by Rev. Dr.. Peterkn.
c. EDWARD GARDNER.
Mr.. c. Edward Gardner died OF consumption
at the residence Of hs mother on Thursday
night at IL O'Clock In the twenty-nihth year OF
his age. His father was once clerk OF a CONF
mittee under Colonel Biggers appointment and
afterwards represented Hanover in the Heneral
Assembly for several terms and Eddie was
page In the Senate at one time. lie was
model young man, and his last position was ID
the Southern Express Company, Where Dy ms
associates he was held In the highest esteem.
The funeral will take place at IL o'clock to-day
from the First Presbyterian church.
Mr. 2. ?. LYONS.
Mrs. T. p Lyons died at the residence Of her
husband, 1904 Floyd avenue, yesterday morning
at o'clock after an illness Of thirty-six hours.
The funeral viii take place from the residence
az 3 =. NJ. to-day, and the following VIII be me
pall-bearers: Allan NJ. Lyon, Montgomery West,
Anthony Miller, Joseph NJ. Fourqurean, j. Har-
vie Blair, Robert Armistead, Charles A. Rose, ID.
H. Lynch, and Thomas Booker.
The deceased leaves two sons and two daugh-
ers Messrs. Z. Lyons, Jr., and Stanley Lyons
and Misses Lizzie and Nellie Lyons
MRS. SUSAN ALLEN.
Mrs. Susan Allen died at her residence, 2216
east Marshall street, Thursday night; age J
seventy-eignt years. She was the relct OF
Christian Allen, and the mother OF policeman
II. A. Allen. The funeral will take place from the
house at p. ". to-day.