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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Knights Templar Old Dominion Command
cry meets every third Friday Of each month
at Masonic Temple.
ROYAL Arch Chapter: Mount Vernon Royal
Arch Chapter meets every first Friday OF each
month at Masonic Temple.
Alexandria-Wash Lodge Of Ma
sons meets on the second and fourth Thurs
DAYS of each month.
Andrew Jackson Lodge OF Masons meets or
the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Potomac Lodge OF od! Fellows, No %,
meets i'll their hall, on north Columbus street.
every Friday night
Sarepta Lodge l. 0. o. F., No as, meets in
their hall, on King street, every Tuesday
night.
Marley Encammaeut, No. 6, meets every
second and fourth Monday at Odd Fellows
Hall, north Columbus street.
Mechanics Lodge knights OF Pythias, No.
8, meets every Thursday night III Pythlan
Hall. north Pitt street.
Oriental Lodge knights of Pythias meets
every Friday night on north Pitt street.
Alexandra Lodge X. of p, No. 10, meets
Wednesday nights at Sarepta Hall King
street.
Potomac Tent RecLabtes Meets in sarepta
Hall every Friday night.
.G6ldee2a Light Lodge of Good Templars
meets in their hall, on south Fairfax street.
every Tuesday evening.
Talisman Lodge Good Templars meets every
Monday night in Pythian Hall, north Pitt
street.
Junior Order Rechabites meets every Mon
day night at Good Templars hall, south Fair
Refuge Council. Sons of Jonadab, No. -
meets every Monday night at Sarepta Hall:
Juvenile Tempars meets every Saturday
afternoon at Good TcmplarS' Hall south Fair
fax street.
Champion Castle, No. 5, Knights of Golden
Eagle meets every Wednesday night at Coed
Templars ball, south Fairfax street.
Alexandria Council Royal Arcanum meets
n Potomac Hall room, north Columbus street,
second and fourth Tuesday.
Belle Haven Lodge Knights Of Honor meets
every first and third Tuesday in Potomac
Lodye room. north Columbus street.
Robert Andrews Division Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers meets first and third
Sunday in Potomac Lodge room.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men, No. l, lmects
every Thursday night in Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
every Sunday night in st. Marys Hall, corner
Royal and Wolfe streets.
Young Mems Sodality Lyccum meets every
Sunday night in their hall on Duke street.
Lafayette Lodge, NO. II, independent VI
der Mechanics meets Wednesday night at Odd
Fellows Hall, north Columbus street.
Alexandria Council, No. 33, Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
meets Thursdays at Washington Hall, King
Rathbone Division, Uniform Rank f. of p,
meets every other Wednesday at Pythian
Castle, Pitt street
Alexandria Light Infantry meet every Mon
day night at their Armory, south Royal street.
Confederate Veterans meet first Monday
night in each month at Columbia Engine
House.
Wednesday in each month.
Mount Vernon Court No. I113, a. o.
E. of A. meet every Tuesday night at Pythlan
Hall, north Pitt street.
l. o. B. B. meets first Monday in each
month.
Bethel Congregation meets first Sunday of
every quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17

ANIMALS LACK OF SENsE.-Some animals
exhibit queer lack of sense, says man who
has observed them Put a buzzard in pen
about six feet square, and it is as much a
prisoner as though it was shut up in box
This is because buzzards always begin their
flight by taking short run and they either
can net or will not attempt to fly unless they
GIN do So Again. take common humble bee
and put it into goblet. 1t will remain
prisoner for hours, trying to escape through
the sides, without even thinking of escaping
from the top. So also bat can not rise from
perfectly level surface. Although it is re-
the wing. and can ty ftr many hours at
time without taking the least rest, il placed
on the floor or on flat ground it is absolutely
unable to use its wings. The only thing IT
can do is to shuttle hclplcssly and painfully
along until it reaches some trlfiing elevation,
from which it can throw itself into the air,
when at once it is OF like flash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE

On trains Nos 0 and 10 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between New York and Atlanta, and
Atlanta and New Orleans, and Atlanta and
Memphis via Birmingham.
On trains Nos II and 10 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Atlanta (;
New York, and Washington and Hot Springs
via Salisbury and Ashyille
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17

WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
Leave Alexandria from depot at 9 10a. No.,
and 80 p. IN. daily, arrive at Round Hill
II 10 a. m. and 10 p. N.
Leave w. &; o. Junction daily 6 II p. IN.
for Herndon, arriving at Herndon 40 p. M.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill 6 20 a..
m. and . 20 p. N. daily, arriving at Alcxan-
dria at % a m. and 03 p. m.
Leave Herndon daily at ) 40 a. M, arrive
Alexandria (W. & o. Junction. 6 81 a. IN.
The 10 A. m. train from Alexandria con-
meets at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge,
Berryville and Winchester, and at Leesburg
with stages for Aldie and Middeburg.
The 10 a. m. train and 80 p. m. train
from Alexandria connect at Vienna with
stages for Fairfax Courthouse.
Through tickets on sale at the principal
stations to all points. For rates or informa-
ton apply to any agent of the company ST to
w. A. TURK, G. P. A., Washington, D. C.
S. H. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A, Atlanta, Ga.
Us. 3. THOMPSON, Supt, Rich, Va.
w. II. GREEN, Gen. Mgr. Washington.
It. o. TROY, Asst. Supt. Alexa.. Va.
SOL HAAS, Traffic Mgr. Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
alexandria Gse=ettt.
FOE ALEXANDRIA, FOR rzRclyLi
md FOR DENOCR.lCT.

Features-Ihe Telegraphic
Dispatches, Washington and
Richmond correspondence, dai-
Iy market reports, Local News
and matters of interest to Viz
GINA, but more especially to
this city and section of Virginia.
The GAZETTE is now the old
est paper in the State, and with
few exceptions the oldest in
the country, and its usefulness
has been demonstrated and ap-
preciated for nearly a century.
In its columns has always
been found a mirror of passing
events and the careful chron-
icing of the history Of what is
going on in the world has ever
been its aim.
1t is always welcomed in the
household, while in the count
ing room and workshop it has
become invaluable.
The GAZETTE, situated as it
is SO close to- ashington, the
great centre of news, enjoys
daily the benefit of the Asso-
ciated Press dispatches from
every part of the world hence
its patrons can read from its
columns in the evening what
has transpired that day in ev
cry portion of the United States
as well as from every part OF
the habitable globe. Consc-
quently it is an everyday oc-
currence for the GAZETTE to
publish kilograms from the va
rious European capitals about
twelve or fifteen hours earlier
than the morning papers.
Correspondence from Wash
ington, Richmond and every
section Of Virginia is published
regularly, and all events of in
terest occurring within the
bounds of the Commonwealth
are to be found in the columns
Of the GAZETTE.
The Local Department fur
nlshes a full and complete his
tory of everything that occurs
in and near the city, and this
feature will, as ever, receive
careful attention.
Another feature that serves
to make the GAZETTE a great
desideratum with merchants is
its afternoon Market Reports
from all the great centres OF
the country.
The GAzETTEs circulation in
this city is now larger than at
any time in its history and is
steadily increasing, especially
among those who consult its
advertising columns before
purchasing.
THE COUNTRY EDITION
is nearly as large as that Of the
daily. This edition is sent out
three times a week. The adj
vantages of advertising in this
paper are apparent.
Rates of Subscription: Daily
week I2c; I month soc;
year So. Delivered by carriers
to any address in the city OF
mailed to any postoflce in the
United States.
Tri-weekly Tor country edi-
tion) I month Sc; 8 months
SI.T wear 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
RAILROADS.
MOUNT YERNO ON
IToMB on WAsuINGToN.l
(ToSiB OF WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA Il NOUN
VERNON ELECTRIC RAILWAY
COMPANY


Picturesque and beautiful route. new and
magnificent cars now running daily from
Alexandria direct to the gate OF the Mansion
Opportunity to visit Christ Church, Mar
shall House, Braddock House and other places
OF historic interest i'll Alexandria.
Passengers from Washington take steamers
foot of Seventh street. Special excursion
ticket, 30c round trip; connecting also with
trains of Pennsylvania Railroad at Aiexan-
dria. Take cars at Sixth street depot.
In Difference TO the wishes of the Ladies
Mount Vernon Association, cars stop on SUN
DAY at Little Hunting Creek, one mile TINS
side of Mount Vernon, the grounds beng
closed on that day.
Tickets now ON sale at the Office OF the COM
pany, 106 Fairfax street Alexandria.
City division including Alexandria ana
New Alexandria, 6 tickets for 25c.
Mount Vernon division tickets for DOC
Round trip tickets from Alexandria TO
Mount Vernon 2Oc.
sep27 "a. REED. Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
STEAMERS.
yyT4sBISGToN STEAMBOAT CON.
w PANY (LIMITED.l
rCppV SrHEDTTTE
FERRY SCHEDULE

Leave Alexandria foot of King street, at
: 80. S 80. 9 80, 10 so, and II 80, q. M M
IL 80. 1 30, . SO, 80, 4 so, 30, and . 50
n m. Leave Washington, foot OF Itn
Street. at 7 30 8 30, o so, 10 30 and nn
II 30 a. m. u 80, 30 . 30, 3 30, ~,
> 30 aud 6 80 p. H. \. B. Same SEIZED uie
sundays. commencing 0 30 a. m: .,,,.,
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEAMo,
Err WAKEFIELD.-Lea Washington w
j. H.. and Alexandria 8 90 a. M, Sundays
nd Wednesdays for river landings as lar
- Kinsalc. Returning Tuesdays and Fridays
:; to 5p M.
C. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN 3. PADGE1~T Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17

DEARL BARLEY, Black Eyed Peas, Navy
and Butter Beans, for sale by
II. C. WALLACE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
A1esanffia Gasstts.
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TUESDAY EVENING JAN il 1898.

JUMPED 103 FEET on SKEEs.-A journey
through midair on a pair Of skces a distance
of 103 feet with a perpendicular fall OF 80
feet is the remarkable feat accomplished by
Thorger Hemnestevedt, of Red Wing, Mimi.
There was a sufficiency Of new and light
Snow and the Thermometer was below zero.
making the greatest speed possible. The nil
which the club selected for its run Is about
800 feet long and very steep. Half way
down is wooden platform covered with
snow, and so constructed that when the run
ner passes it he is thrown into the air. ME-
Hemncstevedt stood gracefully and held Il
switch in o re han while the other hand rest
ed at his side lie remained in the ar about
two and one half seconds. The worlds
championship has for many years been heid
by his brother, Mikes Hemnestcyedt who
two years ago smashed all previous records
by jumping 1913 feet. Skees are wooden run
ners of tough wood from five to ten feet
long. an inch and a. lalf thick at the mid
die, but thinner toward the ends, ar inch
wider than the shoe or tue user ard turned
up in curve at the front. In Norway they
are called skis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Opening and Closing of the Mails.
Northern mails close at Z 30 and 80 n. m.
and 10 30, 6 10 and 40 p. IN. Open at
s 90 a. M, - 90 m. and SOP. m.
Southern mails, via Charlottesville, close at
S % and 45 p. IN. Open at 90 a. m.
Manassas Division mails close at s % a. m.
sud 8 80 p. m. Open at 10 40 a. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
$40 a. m. and 4 co p. H. Open at 8 90 am.
aud so p. m.
Western mails close at 8 40 a. IN. and
- son. m. Open at S GOA IN. and Il 90 m.
Washington mails close at 7 so and 45 y.
m. and II 30, 40. 6 20 and s 10 p. NJ.
Open at s 90 and 10 90 &. ~, ID 90 m. and
500 and 80 p. m.
Office Hours-open at 90 a. m. Close at
53Op. m. Open at 30 p. M. Close att 90
Pm. 900
Carriers Standardization made on
fiye-trip routes-6 so and 10 90 a. m. and
II 20. 8 90 and 5 45 p. N. On three-triI
route-6 so aud 10 90 a. m. and 5 40 p. m.
Deliveries made at s 90 a. n, II 90 N. and
5:00p. m.
close at 8 SOAR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-01-17
F.. s. LEADBEATER. C. C. LgADBEATHR.
rIios. LEADBEATER. II. g. LEADDHATRR. JE'
Els LEADBEATER & SONS,

=" HOLESAI4E AND RETAIL DRUGGlSIS
los and 1o7 south Fairfax street.
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
zines. Paints, Oils. Dye Stufs, Spices, Drug
gist, Fancy Goods and Speciatics
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia Tor
J. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'s
Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, exc.
manufacturers OF Standard Pharnaccuticai
Prrpaations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from thc manufacturers,
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Core
spondence invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
Caught Mt tho Dlark.rwuiu.

Some pretty big fsh have been caught
down the river this season, and large
number OF them came from the Mark
Twain camp near Darlington. A num-
Der Of Wheeling people who visited the
camp this week returned yesterday,
bringing with them an eighteen.pound
German carp, which measured about
four feet in length. 1t was caught by
William Smith and John Morgan on a
hand limo set by Allie Gaps, and baited
with q piece ofbacon. The fRh ia now on
exhibition at Billy Smiths place on
Eleventh street. To-day the boys will
feast on carp. Those who returned
from the camp yesterday were William
Smith, Tucker Ryan, Charles Fisher,
William Winder, s. Hoehle, Daniel
Forney Winder, Allie Gaus, Bob Filing
ham, John Morgan, Murray Mcdonald,
Tom List, Dick Chatln and Mark Twain
John.
They say that this years outing Of
the Twainers is by far tho most enjoy
able and catch productive that has been
held for many a year.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
BUSINESS Is AIL RIGHT.
Mr.. F, W. Hammer Says he hos no Cause to
Complain,

Mr.. +, W. Baumer Says no has no Cause to
Complain,
+, W, Banner & o., the well known
music instrument dealers, are about to
put a new front in their establishment
on the east side of Market street. 1t
will be modern and stylish in design
and make the store room one Of the
most attractive in the city.
This would seem TO be an indication
that the house 10 at least reasonably
prosperous. Mr.. Banner said to an
lNTRLLIdENCRR reporter yesterday that
his firm had not encountered any signs
Of depression this season. He had no
reason to complain Of his business
sales were good, showing q healthy,
normal growth Of the business. and
collections had been entirely a~atistac'
tory, He feels encouraged over the
outlook for the future, and thinks, 80
far as his business is an Indication, this
part OF the country is all right
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
woRLp,s FAIR ToURIsrs.
People Coming from and Golng to the
Dig Exhibition.

People Coming from and Golng to the
Big Exhibition.
Charles straub, who recently return
ed, said yesterday; II End that the
expenses Attending a visit to this
wonderful city Of the west aud Of the
worlds most reasonable, and reports
OF extOrtion and acknowledgment to at
tend this greatest undertaking of man,
on account Of the high prices, are UNI
founded. ! had a most comfortable
rooming place. at fifty cents q day and
obtained an abundant, first class break
fast for 20 or % cents, finding plenty OF
reasonable restaurants on the grounds.
Thousands carry luncheops with them.
You may quote me as saying. this for
the benefit Of those who might bA deter.
red from seeing the greatest sight OF
their lives by ilI.timed reports Of ex'
t%ravagant prices"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
NOTES on NAVIGATION.
stage of Water md Movements OF Boats
Tho River Interests.

-
Stage Of Water mud Movements OF Boats.
Tho River Interests.
The G. II. Woods, for New Mata.
moras, at noon, was the only departure
yesterday. Warm and cloudy.
Only low.water boats can navigate the
lower Ohio, which Is down To a low
water stage from Pittsburgh to Cairo.
Tho stage OF water at tho wharf last
evening was twenty-five inches aud
falling. There's INT conBolation; II
can't got much lower.
River mon don't catch tho board OF
public works' idea in not paving tho
lower Ond OF the wharf whilO tho stage
OF tho wOtOr Is so favorable, as ut prcs-
emit
The White Eagle, soizcd by tho
United States marshal ut Cairo q few
days since, and which sank Sunday,
while In the hands Of tho United States
marshal, will mako II a question who
will no liable for raising hor aud paying
damages. 4.
A Cincinnati dispatch says! The
snRg boat Woodruff Is now below tho
city working, ind Captntn Christian hns
issued notice to owners Of sunkOn
bnrgca and boats that all such properly
sunk for q period longer than sixty
days will DO removed by tho Woodruff
unless owners make application TO
Major Amos Sttckney, the engineer IN
charge Of tho Ohio river improvements,
and gives assurance that the property
Is worth aavlng, and will DO removed
In q reasonable time
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

ETZLER-on Wednesday, August ., 1898, at $3.50
O'Clock p. M, FRRD r, sou Of NJ. l. and
Martha ktzlcr, aged q years, Q months aud
10 days.
Funeral from the residence Of his parents, No.
40 Indiana street, Saturday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Friends of the family respectfully
invited to intend. IntOrmCnt at Linwood
Cemetery.
s~CHAEFER-on Thursday, August 8, 1893, Of !
O'Clock a. IN, FREDERICK q scHAEPER, aged
"a yG0rs.
Funcrnl. from the residence OF his brother, r. L.
schaofer, No. 400 Main street, this friday,
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. futcrment at Mt,
Wood Cemetery. Friends Of tho family in.
ylied.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

Good taste, business sense, and the eternal fitness
of things declare that a gentleman should dress gen.
wearing Of which he will always find Comfort. Buy
ing our %ready-made clothing is a great time-saver.
money-saver, the r-saver-on Of the things nobody
believes in until he's tried it. and then wishes he'd
tried it long before.
Wear one of our Light Weight Suits, you'll feel COM
Portable, energetic andabuOyant and look we'll dressed
p0-Look at our display Of new Neck Wear in the
east window.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
Frank Cruise is home.

Andrew seamon left yesterday.
Prof. John NJ. Birch is among the
West Virgipians there.
Walker Frlssell returned yesterday
from a months visit TO the Worlds
Fair and a trip to Kansas
MIR. Bon Horkheimer, accompanied
by bis. mother and sister, and Lou
Gundling left yesterday afternoon for
Chicago and the fair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoda
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

In view OF what Hoods sarsaparllla
has done for others, is 1t not reasonable
to believe that it will also be Of benefit
to you? l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
THE WATER WORKS.
The New Pumping Station is Near
ing Completion.
It is 4 MAGNIFICENT PLANT

And VIII be u Credit to the Contract
ors-The Capacity VIII Equal the
Probable Demand for Twenty Years
or Louger-The Machinery Equip.
mcnt WIN DO Une4oelled-one ofthe
Engines In Route.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

BuGiNEwil Danish reaches, bed bugs
ETC., from your house forever.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04
From To-day on
DIED.

We offer Ladies' Low Shoes Of, all kinds
ut greatly reduced price. L v. BLOND.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-08-04

ATlmE ER MrVV.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-01
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per!al way ~ using -ae t~-syaone. ssy.
the App~~l-Aval~1es b~spss@ rzss-
taxes era&&d ~ the ensr~rsvs rz.szss1
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ce-vsrsatto1. a. oI2sr psopis %. ts
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orders. merely With .he words i e0ss-
Jnsnd that Ard 50 forth ss soez0 AZ !.
chief q department. hezrs thss< wpryis
he MOTORS that his s1berstn&fc~ mast
a. once leave tie roolz~
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s. s-,xs -.czsd % b -aStths elTtrt il IA zfuz
sonaesh5zz Ike al z.sds-nse ~r4tA RS
MAJESTY. ard TIA. 4 -oa& - PRE-
sgrptuc-A for p~rs-or Dot ss1ugzs0rz,f
20 hear the imperial roses 20 eerzpy
the ro.oza iato zTa5eh - torres arr cor
-~-ed- A. tEs end % ths e01-eysxtssx
tbe erupe-o~ wa8<s ava ~ittogt 49,
1z.g s'yo@cdby. ard tie enJ~f vita zEoea
he has con~s-ss-d Es1sr iiss~1 for szs
O. tx y -u.es sft~-wzra - make szz=s
IA. the - p~-iss orders have been
eora psaer3 Then he calls baek as
ASSISTANTS. ard he us1xl ssiggeEts -
rs-sszzzeS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-01
CAPTURING A GENERAL.

OEIy Prisoner Of the English Reserves at
Waterloo Taken by Captain.
The onl0prisoner made by the En-
glish reserve at Waterloo was French
general, whose capture was due to the
cool head and stout heart of young
brigade major anxious for an ad-
venture.
During the battle several regiments
OF cavalry and infantry were kept in
French guns. Great was the havoc
and neither men nor horses relished the
passive attitude to which they were
condemned.
While a group Of young officers in
front Of the left wing OF the reserve was
discussing the situa ton. their attention
was attracted to French general and
his staff. all on horseback. who were
looking through their glasses at the
Englishmen. One of the group was
Capt Halkett. a young brigade ma ior,
mounted on thorough bred. Suddenly
ne exclaimed:
IN lay five pounds that viii bring
that French general over here. dead or
alive. Who'll take my bet?"
''Done-done-done.n shouted several
officers.
The captain examined his saddle
girths and his pistol. Then shouting
"Good-by!" and putting spurs to his
horse. he dashed a a furious pace across
the plain between the English and
French lines.
His comrades followed him with their
glasses, not speaking a word. The
trenchmen opposite seemed puzzled
Believing the Englishman's horse had
bolted. and that the rider had lost con-
troll of him, they opened their ranks TO
let the runaway through
Halkett steered his steed so as TO
Craze the mounted general on the right
side. At that instant he put his arm
round the Erenchman's waist. lifted
him bodily out of the saddle. and
throwing him over his own horse 5
neck. turned short and made for the
English lines.
When the French staff realized the
meaning of the bold rider thev dashed
after hliu buC Ne na0 good start.
and not Frenchman dared to fire for
fear of hitting the general
Half squad Of English dragons,
seeing Halkett chased by dozen French
officers, charged them. They opened
their ranks to let Halkett through.
closed them up again the moment he
was IN the rear. and then forced the
Frenchmen to turn swiftly and seek
shelter under their own guns
Amidst the maddest cheering Halkett
stopped in front of the British lines.
with the general half dead but securely
ciasped in his strong arms. He jumped
from his horse. apologized to the pris-
oner FOR the uncerenonious wav in
which he had been handled. and in re-
ply TO the congratulations Of his com
rades, said simply: Praise my horse,
not me
The captured general was treated
with the utmost courtesy. Horses and
servants were placed at his disposal,
and he was sent under escort TO Brus-
sells" Twixt Old Times and New