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tears and said: oh. don't tell him; Is it neces-
saryH 1 said intended to tell him everything,
when she put her hand on my shoulder and
begged me nol to tell him. ! took her hand OF
what demand If do not tell him. She said
she would and turned TO Major Moore and said:
i think we can settle ourselves
Col Brsckinridge said of this side remark in
the scene before Major Moore that he thought he
had made il loud enough for the major to hear;
that he certainly intended TO, but it seemed
from the majors testimony that he had not
heard what he (Breckinridge) had said
After leaving the Office with Miss Pollard he
had told her that there could be no more terms
between them; that she would have TO look to
some one else for support, and that he did not
intend to give her another dollar, for as they
had gone to Major Moore it probably would come
out in the papers.
TO be born 'She said she wanted 10 get rid of
the child" he related, but l said, No. II it is
my child have the greatest interest in il, and
when it is born can tell whether it is mine or
whether it is not"
Then the witness told of Miss PolIard's last at
tempt to shoot him when he had gone TO see her
ut the house of Mrs. Thomas, in LAFAYETTE
square, a few days after the scene in the Office
of the Chief Of Police He had suspected her in
tentions and as he stepped into the room he
threw both arms around her, clasping her tightly
around the shoulders. slipped his arms down
until he could grasp her hands and caught the
weapon.
This episode the colonel narrated graphically,
stopping to remark loosely land have the piS-
tol in my possession now: one OF the mementoes
Of my engagement to marry the plaintiff ct that
time"
when he loosened his arms" he continued,
"she had tainted, or pretended to faint, SO he
laid her on divan, put the pistol in his pocket,
closed the door, and walked out" This seemed
a good climax to end the chapter, and 30 the
court adj ourned until Monday.
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AMONG TEMPERANCE WORKERS.

Large and Interested Attendance at the
Quarterly Meeting of the w. C. T. U.
The quarterly meeting Of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union was held yester-
day at the Vermont avenue Christian church.
This meeting was of unusual interest, and
lasted from 10 until o'clock, with an inter
ruption for an inviting luncheon. There were
present much larger number than usually
attend the annual meetings. Mrs. Mary +.
Griffith, the president OF the society. pre-
sided.
An address of welcome was made by Rev.
W. H. Schell, who extended most hearty In
vitation to the ladies, and was responded to
by Mrs NJ. 8. Hartsock, CT Ryland chapel.
Rev. Mr.. vawter, Rev. Mr.. Matchett. Rev.
Mr.. johnson. of the Lincoln Memorial. Rev.
F. NJ. Bradley. Rev. Mr.. Patch, OF the
Gunton Memorial, and Hon. Hiram Price
spoke upon the subject of prohibition and
greatly encouraged the ladies OF the union in
their excellent work. Mrs. Anna Rice, OF the
Lucy Webb Hayes Bible Society, OF Batavia,
n. Y, also gave an interesting temperance
talk.
Reports from tho various committees were
read and adopted, ami showed remarkable
increase in the amount and beneficial results
Of the work in the respective fields. The
union is endeavoring to influence the churches
not to serve fermented wine at com
munions. The treasurer's report showed the
receipts to be S4s5.71, the expenses S445.9S,
leaving balance on hand of S39.7S.
Mrs. F. N. Bradley addressed the meeting
upon the necessity of building permanent
home, which could be open all the year and
provide ample room for the reception OF their
guests.
The following committees were appointed:
On resolutions. Mrs. George W. Gray, Mrs.
Hartsock, and Mrs. Falconer; on credentials,
Mrs. P. A. Williams and Miss Lizzie kessler;
on courtesies, Mrs. S. d. La Fetra, and on re-
ceiving new members, Mrs. NJ. E. Cohen.
A resolution was submitted and adopted
concerning the death Of Senator Colquitt as
follows:
Resolved by the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union of the District of Columbia, in quar-
terly session assembled, That our organization,
through his death, has sustained an almost ire
parable loss.
Resolved, further, That We deplore his loss to
the United States Congress as well, since never
in the history Of the nation were pure unsullied
patriots more needed than now.
Resolved, further, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be furnished the bereaved family and
the daily papers for publication
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The VaIiSe
of DamOCleS
Adapted from the French

After the regattas at Evian the Marquis and
Marquise de Reinepont intended to stay at
Leman until the opening of the shooting season
heat of the Savoyard coast made them give
up their project. and they were compelled to
find some other employment for the inter
vening ten or twelve days.
The question was discussed in coniugal
council, and. as often happens in particularly
united families, each came to an independent
determination without disturbing the harmony
that existed between them. 1t was decided
that the marquis should go to Dieppe, whence
he could easily reach his Chateau de la Pointe
in time to receive the five or six friends he
had invited for the shooting.
The marquise, on the other hand, escorted
by her faithful Justine, should refresh herself
with little journey in the Alps. All. what
ecstatic delight it would be to shiver in the
middle of August, to melt in the palm of her
little hand snow gathered from the roadside
at the top OF some mountain, swept by the
winds from the neighboring giaciersl What
a new and untried pleasure it would be to
travel, wherever fancy led her, unhampered
by trunks OF toilets, among people she was
lucclluo fdflS from one
end OF the year to the other. and no ubiquitous
reporter sending her name to his paper as
''among the notable arrivals!''
But where will you go?n
If knew that there would not be any fun
in it. No matter where, so long as 1t is a
place where snail not see single Partisan
and where it will be very cold.s
suppose the men make love to you?"
what men? Shepherds. chamois-hunters.
or Scotch parsons3 No: in the first place. 1
shall be frightfuily ugly. shall wear a hat
like an English woman's, boots like Ger
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The Spirit of
Hospitality.

To know how to entertain is one of the fine
arts of life, and one which, by the way, Is not
as common as it might be. The stranger
within our gates has very comprehensive
claim upon us. Those whom we invite are,
as a rule, people for whom We have consid-
cradle regard, and this should be exhibited in
the ever thoughtful effort to make them as
comfortable as possible, and to studiously
avoid whatever will make ripples and rufies
on the surface Of daily events.
One of the most artistic of hostesses de-
clares that her guests are, for the time, the
sovereigns of the situation, that everything is
subordinate to their pleasure and entertain
ment.
Occasionally she finds guests that fully re-
spond to her spirit, and then the season Ii
perpetual delight. Sometimes the guests are
thoughtless, careless, Indifferent, and not at
all in harmony with the spirit that rules the
house. Then compromise with circum-
stances is necessary, and the visit is gotten
along with in the easiest possible fashion.
The invitation is not always repeated; Tor, as
she argues, it is not worth while to devote
ones time to people who cannot appreciate
the courtesies they receive.
The proper way to entertain and be enter
tanned should be part OF the education OF
every child. There are few things more annoy
ing than a guest for whose comfort every effort
is made, but who neither understands nor ap-
preciates what is being done and is ever
ready to protest against some arrangement or
to propose something different.
Children should be instructed in their treat
ment of guests, for the laws OF hospitality are
or should be binding upon all persons. II
you invite guest, entertain him royalty. II
he is not appreciative, make him happy while
he stays, but do not invite him the second
time.
There are many people who wonder why
they never receive the second invitation to
certain houses. Neither their hostess Tor their
fellow guests have any doubts as to the reason
why. They have not made themselves suf-
ficiently agreeable to be welcomed on future
occasions.
Visiting, especially in a country house, Is
something that must be managed as fine art
in order TO be at its best. There is little mid
die ground in matters of this sort. One is
either very happy and comfortable or very
much the other way.
There are few more delightful things than
n season at such place when everything is
right, but woe betide those who chance to
strike an injudiciously selected company or
one that contains fidgety person or the in
experienced guest.
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ing lips Boisentrain, however, made the
best of the situation referred lightly to the
"happy chance that made him her fellow
traveller. and told some incoherent tale about
losing his hat and travelling rugs.
To put a climax to his unhappiness. the
Hotel d'Angleterre was packed full. The
last room was given to the marquise. and
Gideon was tucked away in a neighboring
house. After a horrible dinner-eaten in the
same room, to be sure. but not at the same
table with Amelie-the poor lover had to
hasten off to his lodging. after glance at
the pretty marquise ''in which he put all his
soul" He hoped, too, that the morrow
would put an end to his misfortunes, for he
had heard that she was to take private
conveyance for La Furca in the morning.
Boisentrain would walk out on the road. and
when the marquise overlook him she would
doubtless offer him lift, he would accept,
and-things would go swimmingly. He
would. Mt least, have long tete-a-tete with
her on the way TO Gonschenen, and who knew
what the Hotel du Glacier du Rhone might
bring forth?
The next morning the sun rose radiant, and
Gideon followed its example. Then he break
tasted at the Angleterre before setting forth
pedibus cum jambis. He had discarded his
disguise on the day before, and now wore a
tourist costume revealing his shapely calves
under heavy-ribbed woolen stockings. An
alpenStock seven leet long completed the
equipment of the young conqueror. He saw
himself in glass as he went to the office to
pay his bill, and was entirely satisfied with
his appearance.
On the corner the hotel register lay open.
Gideon mechanically cast his eyes over it
while waiting for his change. The last writ
ten name-the ink was not yet dry-gave him
terrible and unexpected shock. 1t ran:
LIE MARQUIS DE REINEPoNT,
10 Avenue de Messine, Paris
$780," thought the viscount, as he wiped the
psrspiration from his forehead, 1.-The old beast
to catch his wife in deceiving him. Lord, but
it was lucky they had no room in the hotel
and had to send me out to lodgings! But what
the deuce shall do now?'
What he did first was to leave the hotel as
quickly and rs quietly as possible and to get
out into the country. After oil, II Reinepont
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had made a blunder in the hotel office. Vain
hope! The trembling maid swore she had
not pronounced the real name of her mistress.
She had not even had occasion to give the
name agreed upon in advance, for no one had
asked her whom she was travelling with.
.'It is quite clear, then," declared the mar
quise. He has suspected me, and he is fol-
lowing me. We are lost! If he finds US he
will kill us and throw our bodies in some
ravine. Unhappy man. what terrible posi-
ton you have put me in!'
Then. after moment of silence, she de-
manded in a voice that made her companion
shiver:
care you armed?"
"Armedl'' he said ''Do you think carry
an arsenal with me when 1 take little pleas
ure trip in Switzerland? Listen, Nine. de
Reinepont. The only thing for US to do is for
me to leave you. He cannot excuse you of
anything if he finds you travelling alone with
Justine"
"wretched manI'' she cried, throwing her
arms about him. ''Are you going to aban-
don me? feel it in my bones that he is right
behind us now. was foolish enough at the
hotel to say was going to La Furca."
Then Boisentrain had a luminous idea. He
consulted his Baedeker feverishly, for time
was precious, and after giving the driver
louis ordered him to continue on to Gnsche-
men. Then, stopping passing mountaineer,
he put the lady's valise on the mans back,
and the quartet directed their steps to Bellalp
by paths impossible by wagons.
At the end Of six hours weary march they
arrived at the hotel, isolated in a desert of ice
at an altitude of 5000 feet. The marquise's
shoes were wrecks and Justine could no
longer stand up, but Reinepont had not ap-
peared. Undoubtedly he must be pursuing
them toward the glaciers of the Rhone.
1--WE are saved" said Boisentrain. "You
can sleep here and tomorrow I shall find
means to get you down to Brigue. From
there you can return to France and await
Your husband TRANQUILITY"
TRANQUILITY" repeated the marquise, with
fine scorn. "That is easy for you to say,
heartlees man,
Nine. de Reinepont was given a room with
two beds in it, in which she locked herself
with Justine. They were not visible again
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mon woman's, and gown that / shall bor-
row from Justine. By the way, you must
lend me one of your travelling bags for our
things, if you will. You can take all the rest
of the trunks and their contents to the
chateau. That is guaranty enough for you, l
should think"
The next day the marquise saw her hus-
band, with seventeen trunks, off on the train
for Paris. where Reinepont would stop only
to change ears. An hour later. in tourist
garb in which she was scarcely recognizable,
accompanied by Justine. who carried an
enormous valise, pretty Amelie de Rienepont
herself took the train in the opposite direc-
tion, Intending to sleep that night at Brigue.
No one noticed an unknown individual who
had timidly slipped into second-class COM
partment. He wore ridiculous costume,
such as one buys ready made in the little
shops near railway stations. He had on a
slouch hat like a 'drummers," blue goggles.
and cotton gloves. He must have been suf-
fering from toothache, for he kept an enor-
nous bandana handkerchief pressed to his
left jaw until the train was fairly under way.
Then, unmasking, he took off his goggles and
heaved great sigh OF relief.
This mysterious traveller was no other than
the young, dashing, handsome, and very chic
Vicomte Gideon de Boisentrain.
With her-or his-usual sagacity, the reader
has already scented a lover, and once again
the reader is right. Somehow or other the
experienced viscount had heard of the pro-
jected departures of the marquis for Dieppe
and of the marquise for ''no matter where"
and that fact, taken in connection with the
knowE ardor with which he had pursued the
marquise for six months past in Paris, ac-
counts abundantly for his presence, gro
tesquely disguised, in second-class COM
partment Of the train that was whirling the
Marquise de Reinepont to Brigue.
Not daring to leave the train lest he be rec
ognized, Boisentrain reached Brigue half dead
with hunger, thirst, heat. dust, and all sorts
of things. And when he got into the omnibus
to ride to the hotel he had to sit opposite the
marquise, who almost laughed in his face
when she recognized the elegant Viscompte de
Boisentrain in this extraordinary individual.
As for Justine, who also knew him at once,
she had to keep her head turned the other
way and hold her handkerchief over her smil'
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tine shows her face and Boisentrain whispers
in her ear the terrible words:
L. ho.s,

tine shows her face and Boisentrain whispers
in her ear the terrible words:
"He is here"
A smothered cry, then the door closes.
Within the room are heard lamentations and
sighs. To remain would be the worst OF
follies. The viscount returns to his room,
and passes the rest OF the night seated on the
edge of a chair. starting at every sound.
"What does the man want? Where does he
hide himself?" demanded Boisentrain for the
hundredth time, pressing his clenched hand
to his burning brow.
1t is midday. Dying OF hunger, he has
something to eat brought to his room, and
the waiter eyes with curious air this gentle
man who has climbed to the summit of the
Alps to stay twenty-four hours locked up in
hotel bedroom. At nightfall Gideon has
not budged. However, they cannot stay
there till the Hotel Bellalp closes for the VIM
ter. Oh. this demoralizing uncertainty is
thousand times worse than known evil
There Is knock on the door. He opens 1t.
1t is Justine.
IN. le Vicomte," she SAYS, 1--WE have seen
absolutely no one. But Nine. la Marquise is
ill, and she is in the diligence down stairs.
She says you must not come down. She is
going straight to Paris. and she begs YOU to
send her valise after her." and with that the
Boisentrain heard the sound of the departing
coach.
An hour later, no engaged husband having
burst into his room to welter in his gore,
Boisentrain went to bed and slept the sleep Of
the utterly worn out, If not OF the just.
Next morning, after breakfast, he cautiously
left his room, and, preceded by a servant,
entered the apartment lately occupied by
Nine. de Reinepont. The valise was already
packed and strapped, and the servant was
Just affixing the tag that bore the marquise's
address, when Boisentrain's attention was at
tracted by small brass plate on its fat side,
imperceptible to all save the trained eye Of q
hotel porter. He leaned down and read it,
thought a moment and then heaved a sigh OF
relief. At last he comprehended the somber
mystery that had haunted him for three days
past-him and his unhappy companion-as ht
read, engraved on the metal, these words
which had betrayed the travellers incognito:
LIE MARQUIS DE REINEP0Sr,
10 Avenue do Messine, PariA
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Household Hints.

Tepid water diluted with ammonia is an
excellent cleanser for either gold or silver.
Fried apples is good dish for breakfast
with beefsteak.
After washing the hands rub vaseline gently
on. 1t softens the skin.
Brushes and combs should be washed
weekly with tepid water and ammonia.
Sheets and pillowcases should be carefully
folded when dry; then the ironing is msde
easy.
Hot liquid may be poured with safety
into any glass vessel by holding it up in the
hand and not allowing it to rest on the table.
crepe veil can be renovated by putting it
out for few minutes in drizzing rain until
well dampened. Then fold and put under a
mattress over night. 1t will be wonderfully
improved in the morning.
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Biddy Laws Black Eggs.


A chicken that lays black eggs is the prop
erty Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Barton of 6
Brunswick street. More remarkable is the
fact that the fowl began the singular feat just
on the eve of Easter, when dyed eggs are so
popular, especially with the young folks.
Plainly stamped on the first egg laid Thurs
day morning. March 8, last were the initials
IN. A. r. minus, Of coz +. the punctuation
marks. Since the first back egg was found
in tine nest one of the same color. though
some have varied in the shade. has been
found regularly in the nest each morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barton, as well as near neigh
bors who call daily to inspect the eggs. are
puzzled. Yesterday Mr.. Barton placed a num-
Der of the eggs under setting hen, and will
await the Matching process with interest.
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Honor Medals Honored.

Acting Secretary of War Doe has awarded
a medal of honor to Capt. Sylvester II. Mar
tin. of the Eighty-eighth Pennsylvania Volun-
teer Infantry, for most distinguished gal
lantry in action at the engagement of Weldon
railroad, Virginia. August 19, 1854. Mar
tin. then n lieutenant volunteered to make a
most dangerous reconnaissance in the midst of
the battle.
A medal of honor has also been awarded to
Sergeant James Jardine, Company F. Fifty
fourth Ohio Volunteers, for conspicuous gal
lantty in forlorn hope at Vicksburg, May
%. 1868.
medal has also been awarded to George
S. Myers. private in the One-hundred and
first Ohio Volunteers for saving the regi-
mental flag at the battle Of Chickamauga.
September 10, 1868.
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A Thought for Parents.

Each one of us is bound TO make the little
circle in which he lives better and happier.
Each of US is bound to see that out of that
small circle the widest good may flow, says
Dean Stanley. Each of us may have fixed in
his mind the thought that out OF single
household may how influences that shall
stimulate the whole commonwealth and the
whole civilized world
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that evening. Gideon. on his part, avoided
showing himself, and had his dinner served
in his room.
As he dismissed the waiter, after giving his
orders for the morrow, the servant replied
with a low bow:
very good, NJ. le Marquis
Gideon bounded from his chair.
II am not n marquis" he declared; "let
me have no more of your titles"
pardon, sir. but a French marquis has
Just arrived. thought it was you.
Boisentrajn asked the name of the new
arrival The servant brought from the office
bit OF paper on which was written:
LIE MARQUIS DE REINEPoNT,
10 Avenue de Messine, Paris
"Good heavensr' exclaimed Boisentrain,
s'this time he has us surely! The confounded
man follows the scent like bloodhound"
Midnight All were asleep in the Hotel
Bellalp. or, rather, not all were asleep, for a
man. tiptoeing with infinite caution, wan
dered about the corridors with a candle in
his hand Reassure yourself. gentle reader
This mysterious parsonage Is no thief nor
husband on vengeance bent. 1t is gallant
man, Drawing death to save woman: it is
Gideon. Before each door he stoops down,
and his features express horror at the fright
full English shoes spread forth under his eyes.
At last two dainty bottines attract his atten-
ton and bring wan smile to his lips, though,
heaven knows, he has not the heart for love-
making at this moment. 1t is there that she
sleeps. Alas, is she still alive? What terrible
tragedy has, perhaps, taken place behind that
door?
Trembling. he listens, his ear glued to the
keyhole. Suddenly he straightens up, re-
lieved, but surprised. He has Just heard a
burst of smothered laughter. He listens
again. Amelie is chatting with her maid, and
from the words that come to him he concludes,
beyond the shadow Of doubt, that the un-
happy women suspect nothing. Shall he
warn them Of the danger hanging over their
heads? Shall he leave them in ignorance?
No. he must speak. Aman forewarned is as
good as two and q woman forewarned is a
match for four. He taps lightly op the door.
The voices cease.
''It's me, he murmurs in low tone; ''it's
Gideon"
The door is opened the least crack. JUS
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Two Good Exercises.

One-Contract and lift the abdomen by con-
scious muscular effort, and when well lifted
rises on the toes and lift the chest high. Re
peat steadily six times.
Another-Lift the internal organs and con-
tract the abdominal walls by conscious mus
cular contraction. and lift the chest high and
spring forward with right foot while the left
hand is on the left hip and the right hand is
thrust up diagonaly to the front; now back
to position. Repeat six times, and do with
M hpr Gida
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The Care of nishcIoths.

When one is done using dishcloths they
should be thrown into a dish of water, a
little soda or potash put in. and placed for a
short time on the stove, allowing the water to
come to boil. They may then be rinsed in
cold water AMI hung up in the air. When
needed again they will be as clean smelling as
the clothes from the laundry, in which con-
dition they should always be kept.
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THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SATURDAY, MARCH 81

relic is that 1t was made here from east
taken from the martyr Presidents face as he
lay in state In the Indiana statehouse during
the Journey to Springfield. Through the in
fuence Of Gov. o. P. Morton the sculptor was
enabled to make the cast, and from this two
medallions were made. I believe that the
other, the companion Of the one have, is
still in existence in private family here.
Mine has never been framed, but is in perfect
condition. Az far as know. casts OF the face
OF Lincoln are 30 rare. that a bas-relief from
one of them ought to be a relic OF great his
torical and patriotic interest"