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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21

of the leopard. They vary greatly in size
and also in color, but all except the black
leopard are beautifully marked Unlike
the lions and the tigers, leoparls nre expert
climbers.
When pursued, the leopard takes refuge
If possible in a tree, and il hard pressed
springs down upon it's assaiants with much
ferocity. 1t also turks among the branches
OF trees, watching for its prey, which is
generally an unwary deer or antelope. but
it is equally ready to feed on pigs or poul-
try found near outlying farms There is no
prettier sight than to see the gambols of
these graceful creatures in the geological
gardens in London, where every convenience
for climbing and otherwise amusing them
selves is afforded to them. The illustration
here given shows leopards Mt play in the
gardens referred to, being reproduced from
photograph taken on the spot.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
SHETLAND roNY GOOD FRIDAY.

H'''i SA''b OHi eppD rhIDAl.
they are great fnvorites with children, for
whose riding they are generally chosen.
Theyare comic looking little creatures with
big heads and their hair all over their eyes.
Smallest of his race md the smallest
horse i'll the world is the distinction claimed
for the pony whose picture is given here.
Good Friday, Tor so he is called is the prop
erty of an English gentleman, and he has
taken prizes in many shows He is hands
high and years old.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
Jumped From Brooklyn Bridge

New YORK, June GA typical Cherry
Hill tough, John j. Haggerty by name,
who has passed his life in the fourth ward
barrooms and OH the East river docks,
jumped from the Brooklyn bridge to the
river on wager of Il pint of beer. He was
not injured in the slightest Way.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
An Opinion of Booth and rn,nage

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, June 2O.-A local
preacher created sensation here by de-
claring from his pulpit that he would
rather take his chances for heaven with
the great actor Booth, who always paid
his debts and gave with liberal hand.
than to take them with that other actor,
Talmage, who joined in the doxology after
announcing That the debt of his church
had been compromised at % cents on the
dollar
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21

CHARLESTON, SC, June 20-The O'Neill
Grand Opera company, organized in New
York last April, and which has been play
ing successful engagement here for six
weeks, has collapsed The company had
two prima donnas, Miss Bertin Humphreys
and Miss Dcllaportc, one too many in
this c1Se
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
Fomnd Diving In IL Enrn.

SusouEIIANNA, Pa, June 20.-Fred ID.
Van Koran, agent of the Anglo-American
Savings and Loan association of New
York City, was found dying in a barn at
Stevens Point, village five miles from
here. 1t is suspected that he is the victim
of foul play
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
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The LEOPARD.

Member OF the Cat Family Which Is
Feared by Man.
The largest animals of the cat family
and those most to be feared are the leop-
ards, She tigers and the lions. The smallest
OF these is the leopard, which seldom has
body more than feet long. 1t belongs to
the old world, no species being found on
the western continent, though the Ameri-
can panther or puma is much like it. The
panthers of the old world are all varieties
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21

NEW YORK, June 20.-The Cassell Pub
fishing company of 100 and lO4 Fourth
avenue has gone into liquidation. 1t is
charged that the president OF the com
pamy, Oscar NJ. Durham, is n dcfaultcr to
the amount of about Sl65,00 and has alb
seconded
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
The DROWNED Girl Identif,ed.

NEWARK, N. J. June 20-Two young
men visited Cranes morgue in Harrison and
identified the body Of the girl found drown
I'd in the Passaic river as that of Minnie
Jones, of Jersey City.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21

Chicago, s; ST. Louis, s. New York. IL;
Washington, $. Boston, i; Brooklyn, |.
Cincinnati, l3; Louisville, 10. phila9el-
phia, Il; Baltimore, 3. PittsburE, 1; Cleve.
land. Il
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-21
% d
Eor the w eek.

One lot black undressed mosq uetaires
former price Sl.5o, this week ooc.
One lot tan undressed mosouetaires,
former price Sl.50, this week 99c.
One lot Foster hook undressed
blacks, former price 81. 80, this woek goo.
one lot roster hook undressed greys,
former price Sl.39, this week ooc.
One lot Foster hook undressed tans
former price Si.39, this week o9c.
one lot button undressed blacks,
former price Sl.39, this week 9oc.
One lot button undressed tans, for
mer price 81 80. this week e9c.
one lot button dressed blacks, for
mer price Sl.33, this week 99c.
One lot button dressed tans, former
price Sl.33, this week 99c.
One lot Foster 2 hook dressed blacks,
former price Sl.25, this week 00c
One lot Foster hook dressed tans,
former price SLIPS, this week ooc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01
THE EASTER BONNET.

Don, make en- like they used to done killed
with too much style
FIXED up with birds an ribbons, till you know
EN- half mile:
They cali en- Faster bonnets, " in the big store
windows hung
Amt uothin like the bonnets that they wore
ghcn we was young.
How narrh comple,er swecter and nca,er was
the old
Tysac bonnet, shadin' rosy checks an ringlets
b.act; an gold
Plain, with M fxins on it-with o string OF red
ar blise;
3,i n ktss oerca tn that bonnet was Us sweet as
honey dew!
Mons make 'em like they use to-donc killed
with too much style;
An get the girls that wear 'cm give fellow
SIGH q smile
Ne kinder smooths It over-forgivcs 'em, so
highstrung-
But they're nuthin' like the bonnets that they
wore when We was young!
Atlanta Constitution
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01

getting one of tho prettiest rooms
ready for "Miss Elizabeth" and prom.
ised dainties for the feast of welcome.
At the eleventh hour papa resolved
to go himself and bring the orphan
girl to her new home, and Martha and
l had full scope for our hospitablc
plans. 1t was not that had anything
to do, for with our small family Martha
declared she had hard work to keep
the servants busy, in spite Of the size
of the house, but liked to fuss about
and select pretty ornaments and trim
mings for my cousins room.
Perhaps threw myself into these
preparations with more energy, be-
cause had never quite recovered from
the heartache it gave me to part with
Herbert Wilson. Two years before
papa had sent him off to seek his for
tune, and l lived meantime on the hope
of his finding it. 1t was romantic
little love story, and, being SO much
alone, had suffered more than papa
knew, so was glad to think OF having
q companion of my own age.
She came with papa, and rushed into
my arms, apparently us pleased Ms 1
was. had pulled down my face to
express my sympathy with her recent
loss, but it was wasted sentiment. She
did not appearto have any feeling about
it, and longer acquaintance convinced
me that she had no depth of feeling
about anything.
But she was charming, little, fairy
like blonde, with fluffy yellow hair,
soft blue eyes and complexion like
strawberries and cream. ! felt gigan-
tic when saw our reflections in a long
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01

therefor I broke down at last
don't cry, dear; it's better for you to
know him as no Is"
Then he took me in his arms. my
dear father. and gave me such caress-
ing tenderness rs my mother might
have done. l had my cry out on his
breast, and then faced the truth, and
knew / never could be utterly mis-
cradle while my father lived.
We agreed to say nothing to Lizzie.
and l dressed her myself TO go tc
church, thinking no fairer bride had
ever been seen, nor one that was more
carelessly entering upon the new. sol
emn duties before her She chartered
with the pretty cluster of girls who
were to be her bridesmaids. and was
the brightest of them all. When we
drove up TO the church door, we found
Mr.. Gordon awaiting us. and after
some futtering OF lace and flowers in
the vestry room, the bridal procession
sailed up the broad aisle. Lizzie on
papa's arm and Mr.. Gordon escorting
his married sister.
slipped into my pew, and when my
eyes wandered, l saw-Bert Wilson,
looking at Lizzie with dazed express
sion, as if she was part of n night
mare.
Then understood. When the organ
pealed forth the wedding march, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon walked slowly
down the aisle, caught Herbert's eyes
and smiled. Two minutes later he was
beside me.
"You will come to my cousins recep-
tion," said, shaking hands. II should
have sent you cards if / had known
your address"
81 saw the card" he said, in low,
choked voice: Charles Gordon and
Elizabeth Bassett'"
"And you sent back my poor, little
ring"
"But you will forgive me, Bessie, and
let me have my ring again? You never
told me that you had cousin whose
name was the same as your own"
Just then papa Joined us. He asked
no questions, and we drove home to-
gether. Explanations were made, and
My Crystal Easter Egg was opened to
give back Herbert's ring, which my
husband tells me shall never again
leave his tinger.-Annie Shields, in N.
Y. Ledger.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01
could make NV lifelong lover her slave.

could make my life long lover her slave.
She was SO pretty. and her mourning
was the merest pretense-just enough
black to set off her dazzling complex
ion, and she knew we'll the power of
beauty. Then her childlike, innocent
ways were attractive to the elderly
adorer had always kept Mt a distance.
She sang for him, waltzed with him,
devoured his bon-bons by the box, flat
tered him, and when he threw his for
tune and himself ut her feet, she &c.
cepted him.
think papa was secretly delighted.
He was accustomed to my q uiet ways,
and this dancing singing fairy Hitting
about rather bewildrred him. We
were rather old-fashioned folks, papa
and ], and my cousin had considerable
"girl-of-thc- period" about her.
1t was just before Lent that Lizzie
told us of her engagement, and. as Mr..
Gordon urged an early wedding day, 1t
was decided that the week following
Easter should make him ''the happy
man" of gorgeous wedding.
Papa was liberal, and my Lenten du-
ties were sadly upset by the prepara-
tions for o grand reception. after the
church wedding. 1t was perfect de-
light to Lizzie to throw of her black
dress and try on the pretty finery that
papa gave me permission to provide.
She was not exacting, accepting what
] selected, but had orders to be gen.
erous, and between us we had ready q
trousseau of which Mrs. Gordon need
not be ashamed.
But on Easter day, when ! could not
quite detach my heart from earthly
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01

mirror, for ] was tall, decidedly Dru-
nette, and, while was just six months
the younger, looked five years older
than the child-lilie little butterfly.
1t was pretty to see how she enjoyed
the luxurics about her, the dainty food,
the coy arm chairs. and. above all, the
idleness. Poor little mite! She had
faced poverty ever since she was born,
and she enjoyed comfort as much as a
kitten.
IL mean to marry rich man." she
told me, ''or not marry at all. Lots and
lots of money! That is my idea of per-
feet bliss. And, by the way, Bess,
why don't you marry Mr.. Gordon?"
l laughed heartily. Ever since /
could remember had been asked why
1 didn't marry Mr.. Gordon. lie had
wooed me with dolls and sugar plums
while was a mere baby, and his de-
votions were apparent to the most
careless. Even Bert, my own Bert, had
occasional spasms of jealousy, and in
our last conversation had said, inplor-
ingly:
You'll give me fair chance, Bes-
sic? You won't marry Gordon?"
And / solemnly promised never to
marry Charles Gordon.
"Stop laughing" LIZZIE said. We
had found she had always been called
Lizzie, so there was no confusion from
our both having our grandmother's
name. "Stop laughing, and tell me
why you don't marry Mr. Gordon. They
say he is awfully rich"
Sand they can say he is awfully silly
and awfully dreadful" / cried. HE is
half fool, Lizzie, and.he is old enough
to be my father. Marry Mr.. Gordon, i'm
deed"
Tell me-" she said, nesting down
in my arms. lis there not what the
novels call 'another?
Eyes. my dear, there is"
where is hep"
81 don't know" / said, ruefully; she
was sent away to seek his fortune. He
is n poor man, and father thought
was too young to know my own mind!
But he has sent me Christmas card
and an Easter egg every time the days
come round so that know he is alive
and does not forget me-"
SHOW jollyw said Lizzie. "And is
that his ring?"
"Yes; we each had one made to or
der, just alike-two clasped hands, and
on the reverse side our initials en-
twiued."
"How romanticl" said Lizzie.
81 don't believe you have any hearth
/ cried. indig 1antly.
"Not the tiniest, tiniest Bit" she
said, with perfect good humor; but
Bessie, il there is another can't
have Mr.. Gordon?"
"You ridiculous baby" ! said, "yo'
need not ask my permission. lwouldn
marry him if had never heard OF an
other"
But, after all, it was rather mortity
ing TO my vanity TO see how readily sn'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01

I matters, / watched eagerly for Her
bert's present. had made no secret
of this little ray of hope that came to
me, and father only grunted when
/ displayed my trifing presents.
was in my room alone when this
one came-a little box, such as l had
twice before opened. And on the pink
cotton a dainty crystal egg. Two lay
! in my jewel box; one with a tiny
locket, one with golden cross, inside.
I opened this one. My heart gave one
sickening throb and the whole room
seemed to reel about me. When my
sight was once more clear, i saw on
the pretty pink cotton the ring l had
given Herbert Wilson. There could be
no mistake. There it lay, hooking me
with its tiny clasped hands and en-
twined initials He was false to me.
Some fairer face had won his heart,
and he had sent my ring back to Inc.
It had never been my habit to show
my fe elings on any occasion, 80 / closed
mp the pretty crystal egg, locked II
away in my jewel box, and went down
to dinner. Father noticed that l was
very pale, but accepted n tritiing head
ache US an excuse, and Lizzie made no
comment. She was deep in the study
of our visiting list. and adding a few
cards to those already sent out.
The next week was all q whirl.
Somehow did manage to push back
my personality and give myself to my
cousin. The duties of hospitality were
! pressing, for we had hidden all our
dear FIVE hundred friends" to the we'd
ding, and to the reception afterward.
had escaped bridesmaids position by
pleading that -of--hostess; but was
very busy, and only at night could
let my sorrow have its way. How
much 1 had loved, how perfectly had
trusted Herbert, / learned in those
days, when all my love and trust
seemed thrust back upon my own
heart. The last drop was added to my
cup of misery the very day before
Lizzie's wedding. Father came home
earlier than usual, and came to my
room.
"Bessie, my DEAR" he said, 81 heard
some news to-day that will come tt
YOU. sooner or later, and ! thought
could. tell you 1t more kindly than any
one else"
"Bert is married." thought, but
could not speak the cruel words.
Herbert Wilson has come back, my
dear, and taken a partnership In the
/ .firm FOR which he has been travelling
agent for two years. He had legacy
not very large, but sufficient, with hi
own value to the firm, to give him 1
place. He knows, my dear, that ! only
wanted him to prove that he coulc
take care of a wife, and he should have
come to me at once, after what he hal
said, both to you and to me. Bessie, i
is hard thing to say, but am afraid
he was counting upon marrying yor
for my helping hand in business. Now
that be does not need that-Iher'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01
Pleasant
Canvassing

Bell ringing canvassing is hard
business. The LADIES HOME Jour-
NAL is universally wanted. Most of
the people would take it if some one
would ask them to. There's work
in everything where there's profit,
but there's more profit and less work
in some things than in others. 1t is
easy to get subscriptions for The
LADIES HOME JOURNAL easier than
to get them for any other publication
anywhere. 1t is rapid work and
profitable. 1t reduces the disagree
ableness of canvassing to minimum.
We want to hear from you.
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PHILADELPHIA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Icds 90 much trott
blcd iriih ealdrrh Z
seriously affected MI
uotoe. One bottle o.
Elv's Cream Balm
did the ,cork. MI
voice Is Juugrestored
b. +. Licpsner, A
NJ, Pastor Of the on
yet Bdptist Church
Phild.
a-V- a. ...v
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01

AJN9as1} W!B spirit 81 ariss !. , -,
- ~ SS=sr Aud Join the full
~ chorus hat sladdcns the skies;
Thc stone from the tomb Of the ages is rollsd'
Thc ctuins Of mortality broken. behold!
Esss me rise, let me rise on the wings OF the
h.i.;-
And in aniiphones new with the angels unite;
Ahe dumb tomb has spoken, aud falls on our
ears
Ths song o: the morning that giaddens the
spheres!
The Skies ore all glowing. unfetiercd the rills;
1rhe flowers OF the south winds are lighting the
hillsl
, aut what were the glorles Of spring times that
m the dead in the chamber OF silence were
Arise, then, my soul, on the wings Of the
: Thy songs with the messenger angels unite:
'The dumb tomb has spoken! mortality hears,
The song OF the morning that gladdcns the
spheres!
Celestial doors open, and falls on faiths car
An anthem as sweet as the reeds Of Judca,
Now risins triumphant the chorus OF time,
And tic bells OF the blessed coniubilant
chime.
lArisc, @ uy soul, on the wings OF the light,
.ar yte songs OF the Cross with the vicious
unite.
the dumb tomb has spoken mortality hears
Tbe song OF the morning that gladdens the
spheres
Thc Cross CLEANS above us, below smile the
flowers
Tho tomb Is chamber OF heavenly dowers,
faew life CLOVIS within US, and 1t will not DC
long
Thas our rsalmswc shall sing In these prisons OF
song.
Arise, then arise on the wings OF the iight
with The skies singing DER US In chorus
unite;
The dumb tomb has spoken, and falls on our
ears
.rhc song OF the morning that gladdens the
spheres!
----Hczekiah BuSterworth, in Ladies' Home
Journal
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1893-04-01
CATAR r II

particle IL applied into each nostsiI ana
agreeabie Price k0cents nt Druggists or BY mali.
ELY BROTHRRs. 60 Warren Street. Now fofk'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-24
CITY LOCAL NEWS.
DIR. Won KoEHRIN6, ART.
Office a. res y29 Garden ST., tel. 476. 6 Is tt

Office & res. G29 Garden ST., tel. 476. Is tt
DIR. S. BURG, late physician OF the
Imperial Hospital OF Vienna. Residence,
226 Monumental street. Tel. 122. Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel. 494.
661y
LOANS on furniture without
removal. J. NJ. EMERSON Co. 26 If
Call on F. & R. Simmang for
wines and liquors. rs tt
Anything in wines, liquors or
cigars, at F. & r. Simmang'. tt
Christmas is lastly approach
ing, keep your eye on WolfsOn,s
furniture department. Many hand
some presents now in stock and
many more to follow. IL % st
Bear in mind that Frank j..
Bethel keeps builders hardware
and lumber at the International
and Great Northern depot.
We are headquarters for all
the latest and newest in fine, ar
tistic furniture. l.. p. Peck d Co.
1O-3l-tf.
The charity club did not meet
last night.
You will all need shoes this
cold weather, and the place to get
them cheap is at the closing out
sale of our branch store, Main Plaza.
Sullivan Shoe Co. IL Is tt
Two ply ingram carpets are
now being offered at WOlfson's at
35c and up. ii 70 st.
-Silurian Water, the best; F. d
R. Simmang, agents. 70t tt
Closing out sale of.Our branch
shoe store, Main Plaza. All goods
at a reduction. IL Is II
-JUST RECEIVED: Two cars Of
the celebrated Stafford Carbonated
and Still Mineral water. Will cure
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, and
Liver Complaints. For sale by the
HUGO SCHMELTZER COMPANY, sole
agents for Western Texas. IL II I'm
Good shoes at heavy reduc-
tions, to close out our branch store,
Main Plaza. Sullivan Shoe Co.
ii Is If
-Pauly & Dielmann are agents
for Kellog's celebrated paints; BOG
+. Commerce. IL I'm
We are making a clean sweep
of all grades in Body Brussels
carpets; at our present prices they
must go. l.. WOLFsoN. III 233t
Handsome dining room chairs,
as low down as $500 set. l.. =.
Peck d. Co 10-31-tf
If you are scarce of room and
need a book case, writing desk,
wardrobe, chiffonier and bed COM
bined, call on l.. p. Peck q Co. 81 tt
BY Purchasing your building
materials from a reliable house
you will run no risk of being de-
ceived. Pauly & Dielmann, own
ers of the Granite Building, are
recognized judges of Building ma
terials and handle the very best
and guarantee all as represented.
IL I'm.
Bear in mind that Frank J.
Bethel keeps builders hardware and
lumber at the International and
Great Northern depot. tt
BEST Cord and Stove Wood,
Coal, Hay and Grain, Sunset Wood
Go. Telephone 81. TO II
The finest mixed drinks can be
had only at Cooley's Register
Alamo Plaza. 3 Y tt
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-24

The Alamo Fire Insurance
company, of San Antonio, pays all
honest losses promptly. Insure in
it and keep your money in circula-
ton here.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-11-24

DIR. S. BURG, late physician OF the
Imperial Hospital of Vienna. Residence,
226 Monumental street. Tel. 1879. Office
Reuter- building Alamo plaza, tel. 494.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-04-20
COFFEE LANDING.

Mrs. A. L. Mckenzie is still con-
fined to her bed. 1t will be re-
membered by some ofthe COURIER
readers that she was an invalid
for 3 or 4 years some 1Oyears ago.
Our old friend and neighbor,
John Tyler, has been confined to
the house for 2 or 3 months.
A. II. Dickey and family were
in this section last week visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. j. Ledbetter
went to Corinth, Miss, last Sunday
week accompanied by Mr.. Lee
Ledbetter, who left for Texas on
a prospecting tour.
DIR. Boon of Adamsville organ
lied Sunday School at Rock
Springs last Sunday week. 1t vii
be a good thing to keep the boys
away from the creek.
The farmers are riding over The
land in this part of the river bot
tom in boats trying to see theil
crops, as the water is over the tol
of Ledbetter's iron bridge and hal
covered a great deal of corn tina
was planted, and some nearl.
large enough to work. A. L.