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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

He was tho picture of woe.

He was the picture Of woe.
His eyes rested upon the shifting
thrcng outside his window.
With y~earning look he followed the
ebb and flow of humanity.
He was alone.
Suddenly his brow grew stern.
Let them shrink away" he mutter-
ed. .;e ="
Presently he stood upon the crowded
thoroughfare. He knew that men look
ed at him askance and hurried forward
Let them shrink away"
He walked as enc in dream. Accus-
ing glances met him at every turn. But
he was desperate. ara,
LET them shrink away"
Yet his stout heart quailed. 1t was
too much. His resolutions fed. With q
wild cry he ran, nor stopped until he
was hidden.
II didn't think they'd shrink 90
much, " he bitterly unused as he remov-
ed his cotton flannel trousers.
Newly attired. he went forth into the
wet world again. Detroit Tribune.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27
Beatty's Pianos oRd wsSra sss
ed 10 years. Catalogue free. Address
Daniel f. Beatty, Washington, N. j.
seattr,s Pianos and organs.

Hon. Daniel f. Beatty, the great Or
gan and Piano man OF Washington, n. j.,
is buster than ever. In 1870 Mr.. Beatty
left home a penniless pillow boy, and by
his indomitable will he has worked his
way up S o as to sell so far, nearly 100 900
Of Beatty's Pianos and Organs since 1870.
Nothing seems 10 dishearten him obsta-
cles lay in his way that would have
wrecked an ordinary maj forever; he
turns to an advertisement and comes out
OF it brighter than ever. His instru-
ments are in use everywhere. We are
informed that during the next ten years
he intends to sell 200, 900 more of his
make. That means a business of $20,-
600, 900, if we average them at 500 each.
1t is already the largest business of the
kind in existence. Read his advertise
ments.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

The nam of Joliet has had so many
pronunciations and has been the aus
of so many puns that the Hon 81. v.
Marsh Of that city has written a poem
in which he tells the school children
how to pronounce it. The school board
of Joliet has considered this poem of
enough Importance to have it printed
and distributed i'll the public schools.
The accepted pronunciation is "Jo-li-
ct, accent N tie first syllable. Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27
nrore Imnortant Bnsines..

did you win. Cyrus?" asked his
wife.
Did l win?'' said the village lawyer
exultingly as he threw himself on the
lounge and wiped his heated brow.
"Well, / should rather think l did. I
beat him 81 games of checkers out Of
80, and"-
Eyes, but l mean did you win that
case before Squire Ford?'
"Oh, l forgot all about that caser'-
Chicago Tribune.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27
NOTHING FOR THE BIBLE.
An Aged Mans Vain Errand In a New York
Pawnshop.

An Aged Mans Vain Errand In a New York
Pawnshop.
In a Bowery ~pawnshop q Ia shut
fed up to one of the clerks with a big
bundle which he wanted to pawn. The
man was old and decrepit. His hair and
beard were long. white and unkempt.
His clothes were ragged as the wrap
pings of his bundle. He laid the bundle
down on the counter. pulled off the
wrappings and displayed u Bible of what
is known as the family" sort. 1t had
large, heavy covers stamped in gilt and
looked rs if it might be illustrated with
full page steel cngravings.
"What'll you give me Oil that?" said
he to the clerk.
Nothing" replied the clerk, with
the most discourasiug accent magma
BILE and apparently without even a
glance at the Bible.
"Oh, yes, you will" said the old
man. PLEASE give me something"
No." answered tho clerk, mot a
cent"
"But I've got to have it,, pleaded
the old man. ~ haven't had anything
to eat today. Give me 90 cents"
Nothing to drink, you mean" said
the clerk, with another glance at the
trembling old man. II won't give you
anything. We don't take Bibles any
way"
The clerk turned to talk to a man
who wanted to pawn u ring. The old
man hesitated a minute and then re-
newed his effort
"Well, give me 25 cents then, " he
said. 1--we had more than that on this
before
"Not herd4'' answered the clerk. 81
tell you we don't take Bibles. Go ON,
now"
The old man gathered up his Bible
and shuffled away. The man who was
pawning the ring looked ON with evident
interest. He was thinking of the many
stories he had heard Of men who would
pawn the family Bible for drink money
and rejecting that here was a pawn
broker whose heart was not a stony as
tradition makes believe, who had some
faint of sentiment, if not Of reverence.
left in him.
'tIs that q rule of the house?'' he said
to tho clerk who was making out the
ticket. q
"What?'' asked tho clerk.
THAT you don't take Bibles"
NO." with "a laugh. THAT was just
a bluff. We take anything. But that
Bible was worn out and wasn't worth
a cent. "-Nuw York Sun.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

nly--I don't see why the doctor has to
come here twice a day. He leaves medi-
cine on his first visit, doesn't he?
Mrs. .Illy-Yes, but he has to come
again in the afternoon to leave an anti
dote for the medicine he left in the morn
ing.-Puck. -. E3afn
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

It is said that the Historical Society
of Pennsylvania has the most complete
collection of American colonial laws in
the United States. 1t was made by
Charlemagne Towers and includes the
laws of the Danish and British West
Indies.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27
"What did she dor"

"What did she dol"
Carried out a 10 pound piece of ice
all alone. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Chinese woman usually black
ems her teeth when she becomes a bride
to keep away other admirers and show
her entire submission to her husband.
The present pretty empress as a wife
has, however, set the example Of wear
ing white teeth.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

wv ~ II
THAT you don't take Bibles"
NO." with "a laugh. THAT was just
a bluff. We take anything. But that
Bible was worn out and wasn't worth
o cent. "-NUw York Sun.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

Keep clean, keep well and dress we'll.
Cleanliness and health are attractive.
The world is a great respecter of good
clothes.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

They say that money does not bring
happiness. This is an experiment, how
ever, which every N wishes to Try for
himself.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1894-06-27

Remarkable GOODNESS Tootsey's wife
displayed when their house was burn.
ing"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
Tho Sea the Potent FactOr.

II is impossible that one who sees In
the sea-in the function which II dis
charges toward the world az Iarge-the
most potent factor in national pbrUsIPerl NY
desire a change in the mental attitude
of our countrymen toward maritime ar
fairs. The subject presents itself not
merely rs one of national impot lance.
but as one concerning the worlds his
tory and the welfare OF mankind, which
are bound up so far as we can see,
In the security and strength OF that
civilization which is Identified with Eu-
rope and its ofshoots in America. For
what, after all IS our not uhjustiy
Wanted European and American civiii-
cation!
An oasis set in the middle Of a desert
OF barbar1sm, rent with many intestine
troubles. and ultimately dependent, not
upon its simple elaboration OF organiza-
ton. but upon the power OF that organi-
cation 10 express itself IN meHacing
and efficient attitude OF physical force,
sufficient to resist the numerically over
whelming, but inadequately. organized,
hosts OF the outside barbarians. Under
present conditions, these are dyked OF
the magnificent military organizations
cessfully with the barbarians within.
or what the latter are capable.at least
In will-we have from time to time. ana
not least OF late. terrific warnings. 10
which men can scarcely shut their eyes
ana ears: but sufficient attention Is hardly
paid to the possible dangers from those
outside, who are wholly alien TO the
spirit of our civilization; nor do men
realize how essential TO the conservation
or that civilization is the attitude of armed
wachfulness between nations, which is
now maintained by the great States OF
Eufope;-taptain A. y. Mahan, United
states Navy. in the North American Re
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
Some Ponies Religion,

There are very good and deyout men
anu women who take the world-present
ana TO come-quite literally as mere
tulhllment Of their own limitations; VINO
look upon what they know as being all
mat need be known, and upon what they
believe Of God ana heaven as the mechan-
zeal consequence of what they know rath-
er than as the cause and goal, fespec-
lively, OF existence and action; 10 whom
the letter Of the law Is the arbitrary
expression of a despouc power which
somehow must be looked upon as mercl-
ful; who answer all questions concern
ing Gods logic with the tremendous as
sertion Of Gods will; whose God Is
magntiied man. and whose devil is
malignant animal, second only TO toi
in Understanding, while extreme from
God In disposition.
There are good men and women who
TO use natural but not filppant smile
take II for granted that the soul is cast
into the troubled waters Of life without
the power 20 swim. or even the posi-
billtV of learning to float. dependent upon
the bare chance that some one may throw
IL the life buoy Of ritual religion as its
only conceivable means OF salvation.
And the opponents Of each particular
form OF faith invariably take Just such
good men and women, with all their
limitations. as the only true opponents Of
pat especial creed which they then
proceed to tear in pieces with all the
ease such an Undue advantage of false
promise gives them.
None OF them have thought Of intel
lectual mercy as being perhaps an in
tegral part Of Christian charity. Faith
they have in abundance, ard hope also
rot little; but clarity though it he for
mons earthly ills, and. theoretically IL
rot always practically. for mems spiritual
shortcomings, Is rigidly forbidden for
the errors Of mems minds. Why? No
thinking man can help asking the little
question which grows great in the unan-
swering silence that follows it.-Marion
Crawford in The Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25

A German Mt w:lliam,barG-Led by Mr.
j. X Sp ncer-The Dancers.

WILLIAMSBURG, Nov, A.--Special.-
BY far the most delightful social event OF
the season was the beautiful german
given last night by the dancers OF Will
liam and Mary College.
Old Cameron Hall has seldom before
presented a more brilliant spectacle.
Promptly at 10 o'clock the Asylum band
waited the gentle strains of favorite
waltz over the beautifully lighted and
beautifully decorated hall, and the low
els Of the Terpsichorean art promptly
responded. The german was most grace
fully lead by Mr.. Jack Spencer. who IN
trOduced many new and charming fig
ures. The handsome costumes OF the
fair and stately maidens as they "tripped
the light fantastic toe" with their merry
partners charmed the on-loOkers. II was
not until the wee sma hours in the
morning that the familiar strains OF
Home, Sweet Home" announced the end
and reluctantly was ii ended.
Among those present were Mrs. Jack
Spencer, Misses Henley, Emily Christian,
Pinkie Morecock Cora Lane, Patty More
cock. Meta Smith. Virgle Armistead.
Kitty Morecock Ella Moncure, Mary
Walker Mercer and Messrs. Jack Spen-
Ger, Peyton Moncure. Percy Last. South
gate Taylor, II. w. Lamb. Peyton TIr-
ner. J. W. Brown, George l.. Booker, Ar
thur De Bell, John Campbell Il. Kemp
Slaughter. W. p. Oglesby. j L. Proffitt,
Rucker, X. =. Birdsong and Professor
Hugh l.. Bird.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
MORGAN IDENTIFIED
HIS PICTURE rs RECOGNIZED BY
sEARCY AS A TRAIN ROBBER.
p.no.,tIou Of the Ste fYord Prisoner 10 Taken
for Use In the Cincinnati su't-AorSans
Counsel says searcy Les.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Nov. "a
Special.-The deposition of Charles j.
Searcy. the train robber, was taken here
to-day TO be used In the civil suit now
pending between the Adams Express Com
pany and Charles Morgan, In Cincin-
natl. over the money found on him when
arrested for the Aqua creek train rob-
berry. The examination was held at the
office Of Mr.. w. seymour White, VINO
was representing the Adams Express
Company here IN this matter. There
were present MIR. Lowery Jackson, OF
Shay, jackson az COgan, of Cincinnati,
who are counsel for Morgan; the no,
tary, and Sergeant Darlington. who had
charge Of Searcy.
he IDENTIFIED MORGAN.
Those present refused to make puohc
the deposition. but it was ascertained by
ycur correspondent that 81 arCy positive
ly identified Morgan by his picture.
MIR. White would not be interviewed, but
MIR. Lowery Jackson was interviewed by
your correspondent and spoke freeIy anu
forcibly about the matter. Mr.. jackson
said that, in his opinion. Searcy lied Ike
a thief in his testimony. He ;aid that
the express company had taken Morgan S
money from him illegally and in
highhanded way; that his firm felt In
had at first undertaken the case because
of the wrong done Morganfieid. That
now, however. they were in the case to
win IL.
MoBGAS's FRIENDS HELPING HIM.
He said that while he did not like 70
talk about his firm, he would say that
Trey did not take cases unless they were
well paid and that while at first Nor
gan had no money owing to the eX-
press company having taken all in his
possession. his friends had now come for
ward 10 his aid. and that there was plen-
ty Of funds 10 make a vigorous fight.
They proposed to fight the case yigor-
ously and do all that could be done le-
gally TO clear this man, who had nothing
to do with the train robbery
Mr.. Jackson said all tho stories IN the
papers abou. opium and blood-poisoning
we're nonsense that there WAS no blood
poisoning, and that Morgan did not
take opium. There vas bad break
of the mans leg, and 1t would be some
time before he could be moved. even If
any oxtralition were granted.
THE PRISONERS d TENSE.
He said very emphatcally that Nor
gan mad a good defence, and that he
would. i'm tis judgment never be brought
back TO Virginia-certainly not, II they
could help il. If he was eXtradited one
OF the firm would come here % defened
him.
ToBACCoNIsT ASSIGNS.
II. +. Jones. a tobacconist Of this city
made an assignment to-day, with Ihomas
T. Wallace trustee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
The Honest Mountain Kat.

I'm a Colorado mining own" said the
tourist. 81 saw a queer animal III the
shape OF mountain rat. which a pros
rector had captured alive In his cabin
and brought In as curiosity. The crea-
tire had been a captive about a week.
and was kept in a cage in "A saloon. This
native rodent of the Rockies was about
As large as a gOod-sized house rat; It's
fore parts resen bled a squirrels, while
IFS Extraordinarily long. large hind
legs and tail | could compare to nothing
but those of a young kangaroo.
Hes a little too nelghDorly or dis
nosition sometimes-makes free with your
provisions-but he's got good qualities.
and one thing | like about the mountain
rat is his honesty" said a rough miner,
as he fed the little creature with nuts
and bits of apple, which IL took readily
from his hand and ate. using its fore
paws In handling them, after the manner
OF squirrel.
Hes a great investigator. and has
taking ways" he continued. 1T can't
be denied he'll sometimes walk away
with as many Of your things In night
as a burro can carry, almost. But it's
swapping. not stealing. For. everything
he takes away he brings back something
else. and leaves it In the same place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
TUO INTERESTING SUITs.
That Against Receivers OF tho X. and -
ID cid~d In Their FRvor.

DANvILLE, VA, Nov. 2i.--Special.-
In the United States Court the case OF
r. l.. Morris & Co.. of Farmvile, against
the receivers Of the Richmond and Dan
VILE Railroad Company for 5000 damage
10 tobacco In transit, which has been on
trial for several days past. was to-day
decided in favor of the receivers. The
plaintiff was represented by Ex-Governor
Mckinney and Judge Mann, of Nottoway.
and the defendants by Hon. Il. B. Nun
ford of Richmond, and a. j. Montague,
OF DanVile.
The case of Summerfeld against the
Phoenix Fire Insurance Company was
argued before Judge Hughes His Honor
declined to decide the case on the ar
gument and directed counsel 70 cite au-
thorties and file briefs, and he will call
a special session of the court December
2lst 10 decide it.
The coroner's inquest held yesterday
over the body OF Isham Hatchett, who
died from wounds inflicted win a pistol
by Police officer L. NJ. Hatcher eXoD>ra-
ted Hatcher To-day the Mayor par
TALLY Investigated the case and relieved
the officer from duty The case was
continued till Monday and Hatcher was
bailed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
CHBSTERFIELD CIKCUIr OOURT.
wo Damage suits on the Dockef-Storm
Parry & hester.

CHESTERFIELD c. H., Nov 24.-Spe-
cial.-Circuit Court is still in SEES
sion; a large amount of chancery bust
ness has been disposed of. The case Of
Watkins VS.. Richmond and Petersburg
railroad resulted in damages in favor of
the plaintiff for 500. The case of Moore
SO. Manchester Street railway, for ii 900
damages began yesterday and will last
until Tuesday.
There was a delightful storm party
given at Mrs. Z. n. Wilson's, of Chester,
last night. Many merry games were par
ticipated in, and Wee sma' after twa
refreshments were served in the most
ter Iting style. Amor these present
were Misses Hennie Harrison, of stony
Creek; Jennie Briggs, of Suffolk; Fannie
Robertson. of Amelia; -- Gaines, OF
Burkeville; Sadie Robertson, Rosa by
son, Irene Hudgins, Gertie Butler. Onie
Wilson, Maude and Mary Scott, Of Ches-
ter: Messrs. J. a. Robertson. Percy
Digs. :. A. Perdue, +. G. lsher, Rob
ert Thompson, \. G. Diggs T. \. VII
son. of Chester; d. =. Moody. of Mag
nolia Grange. and Benz. Bridges OF west
Virginia Chaperones-Mrs. .. =. Rob
ertson, Mrs. r. b. Scott and Mrs l.
Mrs. p. S. Schanck and children, of
Norfolk. Va, are visiting her aunt, MIS-
NJ. A. Cogbill of Magnolia Grange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25

not think Reed would permit his party
TO 20 into the stealing OF Democratic
seats. for the reason that there was no
use OF IL. The next Congress would De
Overwhelmingly Republican, and there
was no necessity for II. He said he had
been fairly elected by majority OF the
voters In the district, and he could not
see In what manner Yost would make the
not believe that the Republicans would
take Yosts view OF the matter. unless IL
was for some political policy. ,.
Ex-Governor Lee was In town TINS
week. on a visit TO his family, who are
spending the season here at the home oil
the Misses Duval on Institute Hill,
The Glee. Mandolin and Banjo Ciups.
OF Washington and Lee University, unoeI
ert. will next month. about the ~et IN
of the holidays. make a flying Trip 10
several OF the principal cities , o.
state, including Richmond, naar a.
and Lyrchburg, and will also appedi ~
Charleston. w. Va. and LoulsTsmr'Ih, 10 an
The programme this season WIZ DE M a,i
exceptionally fine one. In Whicm Iii Ill, bieh
appear several numbers OF he. a." eta e.
merit. The talent in the CLUBS Is sai i ~
be OF special merit. and the ,IidI ,a ~,
say this seasons success VIII ecIPse tie
brilliant success of last season ne eoi-
lcge songs of this country ana ger i,iaiiS,
including the Heldelburg beer song oil
the students. will be rendered. Inc man
agement are making dates now me p pro
ceeds are for the southern Coiieei"''
the University literary magazine.
The party OF deer hunters from THIS
section in the Daggers Springs country
returned with five line deer deer, ana as ga
result of that hunt the buck fever has
snread. and another party OF well-known
hunters left here this morning for hon.
Arch. Withrows place In Bath county,
where they will spend week or more
hunting deer.
wild turkeys are eaid to be in great
abundance In some sections OF the noun
tains In this county. A flock was seen on
the bluff back of the Virginia Military
Institute this week. and cadet got one
Of them.
You can't shoot partrldges in this coun-
" for two years. according to the new
special law. and as a result the birds are
not being molested by the gunners one
Of our sportsmen says the birds seem to
know it, and will sit on the fence as
you pass by without any sign OF fear
whereas IL Il were not unlawful 10 XIII
them you could not find one without
the aid Of n good dog.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-25
EX-MAYOR GRANT SILENT
gE IS INTERESTED IN HORSES BUT
WILL NOT TALK POLITICS.
NorfoIk's Charitable Work-Al OF the
Spsr,s Coming TO the foot.ba Game--
Presiding. Elder Garland ut Work.

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. Especial FIX
Mayor Hugh J. Grant. OF New York, was
In the city yesterday, accompanied by
gentleman said 10 be Police Commission
or Martin OF that ity. They took din'
ner at a well-known restaurant, ana IN
spected several horses at McCieary ~
McClellan's, after which they took the
boat for Portsmouth. The ex-Mayor
81 ondent. but refused TO talk j nave
nothing 10 say" was all that could be
gotten from hin.
The United Charities Of Norfolk, which
has for thirteen years been assisting the
destitute OF tttis city and section, mas re-
organized for the winter.
The society has determined to estaoiish
Headquarters for supplies and lay In a
stock of provisions. groceries ctc.; at
oi.Ce, so as. 10 be ready for the Christmas
holidays.
COMING TO THE FOOTBALL GAME
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad VIII
carry a large number of people 10 KEN
mond Thanksgiving TO see the great loot
excellent game here between the ! NJ.
G A. team OF this city and the Baltimore
College boys, the cream Of Norfolk
sport-loving society will ba In Richmond
Mr.. ID. Lowenberg, che of Norfolk $
most prosperous and entecprising clt'-
zcrs, who is largely Interested in the
manufacture o. cotton GOODS, says ne
has received many Inquiries from per
sons In the North who desire 70 Ied9C
knitting mills here He says that 'hs
Industries in which lac owns stoch
haze Paid h'in han lsomely. =,
Dr. J. Powell Garland. the new feSiu-
ing elder Of the Norfolk Methodist as
trict Is Ia tic city. and Will move HlS
family 10 Norfolk next week. Dr. u"i-
land f. much pleased with his charEe'
The acting CITY Attorney has De On re-
Quested to render an opinion as 10 lue
s1ght OF the city 10 tax representatives
OF northern insurance brokerage houses
The sale Of tickets for the Joe Jefferson
performance Tuesday night amnun'Sd 70
500 to-day. The audience VIII pe the
largest and most fashionable seen IN NOT
folk for many years
ForRTErS SAIL oRs Arr Est D.
Fourteen sailors Of the British steam
ship Straits of Mageiiln We're brought
10 this city from Hampton Roa q ms
afternoon and lodged in jail on the com
plaint Of Captain Clark. OF th1t Vesscl
they having refused 10 go 10 sea. Inc
mon claim that the Mag elan $ loaded
four inches below the plimsoll line.
raIvyTIT p oNP 4HoUs ND NIL g u AwAGoN
A family. composed of brother, sister
and niece named Black arrived here To-
q ~ from the interior of Michigan. having
travelled one thousand miles in wagon
and after being on the road six weeks
The travellers are seeking a new nome
and want farm property.