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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

Mr.. !. ". Addcrton. well-known
Young businessman. formerly OF Ilch-
mond. but now OF Charlotte. y. G, IS IN
tn city.
Editor J. +. Lindsay. Of charlottesville,
read "A paper at the second days session
Of the National Editorial Association at
Asbury Park. y. j.
There is to be- a race at the Exposition
Grounds Saturday afternoon. The horses
entered are Snow Bird, Bob johnson, ana
Little Mite
Judge Charles A. Moore, Of Asheville,
Y. G.. one Of the most widely-known
men In the Old North state. IL IN the
city on legal business. He Is stopping
at the Davis House.
Mr.. J. H. Bluemelinck, who for many
years has had charge of the wine de-
partmcnt at the White sulphur Springs,
left the city list night for the Hot
Springs where he has been engaged this
season in the same capacity.
Guard Of the Commonwealth. Company
g OF the First Regiment, celebrated the
Fourth by an excursion TO BossleuH
farm. The trip was made I'm wagons, ana
the entire day was given up 10 outdoor
sports of various character
Mr.. James G. Harwood and bride nee
Woodfm have returned from their bridal
tour. which embraced New York and
other northern cities. and several OF the
Virginia seaside resorts. and are at nome
at No 1902 east Broad street
Our Daily New York Hotel Report.
NEW YORK, July 4-(Special.)-J
Kaufman, Broadway Central; y. Il.
clarke ST James
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ATTEMPT TO POISON A FAMILY.
Arrest of the CoIorcd Cook-The Hardings
Very III-KeysyiIIe's OficiaIs.

Very III--Keysyiile's Ofiicials.
KEYSVILLE, VA, July 4.-(Speclal)-
on Monday last an attempt to XII a
whole family was made by the cook
putting poison in the milk for the
family Of s. A. Harding, living at Cool
Spring, in Lunenburg county. about ten
miles from this place. Mr.. Harding, four
children. and Miss Daisy Harding. OF
this place. who was visiting her brother,
drank the milk and all Of them are now
confined TO the bed, very sick, but out OF
danger Mrs. Harding did not drink the
milk and was not taken sick Some of the
milk was given the dog, which caused
II to have a number Of commissions
The colored woman has been arrested,
and the milk will be Analysed to ascer-
tain what the poison was.
our new City Council took the oath OF
office on yesterday, and Immediately
thereafter held their first regular meet
ing. at which James II. Davis was elected
Sergeant, H. H. JeNress. Treasurer, and
j. w. Morton Clerk Of the Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
Sailed for IurOpP.

The Central Presbyterian Of yesterday
saws: '"The Rev Dr. W. r. Richardson;
senior editor Of this paper. accompanied
by Mrs. Richardson. sailed from New
York yesterday. the 81 instant, on the
steamer Aurania. for "A summers soiourn
i'm England. His address will be care Of
Brown. Shipley d CO., Founders Court
l. - InndOn."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
THE MULLcAN CASE CONTINUED.
Charged with Being Fugitive from Nor
folk-The Justices Fourth.

folk-The JUSTICES Iouith.
The case OF Il. Mulligan, the young
white man charged with swindiing hoteis
6nd boarding houses, was called IN the
Police Court yesterday morning and con-
tin1ed until to-day on account OF the
absence OF witnesses. He was also ac-
cused OF being fugitive from justice
from Norfolk. and this was postponed
until the 18th.
+. @. KILLER. who was up on the charge
OF keeping his bar-room open on SUNDAY
July LIST. was discharged.
John Parham (coiored) went down TO
the city jail as q suspicious character.
lie was caught by officer John Hall while
attempting to pawn some new pistols
He Is believed TO have been engaged In
.he robbery Of the store OF I: W. ilghor.
Henry A. Atkinson was charged with
assauItfng and beating Harriet Primos
He will be given a hearing tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
Enr Stealing "a Which.

Mike Fitzpatrick a white man. was ar
rested ana locked up in the First Station
Yesterday evening, charged with stealing
a watch from Henry Rose. The time
piece was recovered at Hariield's pawn
shoD and the ticket was found on the per
son Of Fitzpatrick. who was drunk ana
could give no account Of how he came in
possession Of the watch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

Mrs. Tazwell Helms, at Helms Post-ofiice,
Franklin county, Va, wishes q limited number
OF summer borders.
Location OF residence unsurpassed Tor health
fulnes5 and beauty OF mountain scenery.
Visitors Will he met at BOon's Mills, Norfolk
and Western railroad.
Board reduced 10 80 per month for sduits
No children under IL wears Of age taken.
Please address as above. !y 4.3w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
PRESIDENT COLLINS DENNY.
Elected by the Board of Trustees of Trinity
CnlleCe-Dr. CrOWeIl GOne.

DURHAM. y. G.. July 4.-(Special)-
The Board Of Trustees Of Trinity College
met on yesterday for the purpose of elect
ing president to succeed Rev. DR.. NJ. f.
last session. They elected Professor COL
Inns Denny, now of the Vanderbilt INT
versity. He is Il native Of Baltimore Nd,
and is a thorough scholar, having received
all the advantages Of the schools Of
America and Germany. The friends Of
the college are to be congratulated upon
their success.
Or. Crowol and wife LEFT yesterday for
Columbia College. New York, much TO the
regret of their friends here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
Tho Drug Ended His Life.

John Il. Bennett. the moulder who took
laudanum Monday with the intention OF
ending his life. and who was taken 10
tbe aImshouse for treatment. died at
that institution yesterday morning at I
O'Clock. Coroner Taylor viewed the r.
mains. hnt deemed an inquest unneceS-
his friends Five times before has Ben
nett tried TO XIII himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
AUCTION Sales.--future Days
VNRUSTEE'S SALE
Z OF
The Virginia Gazette Plant,
- ruc ,,,rv ou vrIrrr, ucpr-po
IN THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG.

BY virtue OF deed OF trust dated Nay l,
1898. and recorded IN the CLERKS Office OF
james city county and CITY OF Williamsburg.
Deadlock No >, pages iSi ami 40, to the
undersigned trustee 10 secure certain notes
therein described, and default having been
made In payment Of the same, and hoing re-
CURED so TO do by the beneficiary, will sell at
public auction at the ofice Of the said Virginia
Gazette, in this city OF Williamsburg, on
FRIDAY. JULY p, 1894,
at IL O'Clock. THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE
PLANT consisting Of seycn-colurpn hand press
with rollers aud extra core, together With all
the type, ink. cutters. I0b-cases. and parapher-
MALTA OF q first-ciass plant.
For a more particular description reference Is
hereby given TO the said decd Of trust; an In
sle 'fi0n OF said property can be had upon 8D-
plicatiou al the Gazette Office on Duke Of Glou-
cesier street.
TERMS: Cash as 10 so much Of the proceeds
rs may he Necessary to defray expenses OF exc
cutting this trust and to pay the sam VI three
hundred dollars 5000 with interest from the
1st day Of Nav, 1898, and 81 insurance. The
remainder cf the probationary payable NJ
such time aud secured IN such manner as tho
grantor IN said deed OF trust mly on day Of sale
prescribe SYDNEY SMITH,
le 20 Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, vino live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because 1t acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
eaing them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
rists in SOC and 81 bottles but it is man
afactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. ONLY, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute If offered.
ria l.Tr Thfv,ss nnrtpfrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
soutberu HALLWAY Stockholders Meeting

The stockholders OF the Southern Rail
way Company Will hold a meeting at the
Offices of The company in this city, AT
o'clock tonight IT is understood that
the object OF the meeting IS to ratify and
confirm what has been done by the direc-
tors in the way Of purchasing anu leasing
llnDa efE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
AUCTION HALEs-This Dey.
BY Apperson g Pollard
Deuoon, Upper & Co,
Real Estate Auctioneefs.
(NOURT SALE BY AUCTION
OF THE
VERY VALUABLE SCHOOL PROPERTY
KNOWN AS THE
Richmond Female Institute,
SITUATED ON TENTH STREET AND Elk.
TENDING FROM MARSHALL TO
CLAY STREETS.

In obedience to decree entered in the Rich
mond Chancery Court on June i, 1894, In the
hereinafter named cause. we, the undersigned,
will sell By auction, ON the premises, on
THURSDAY, July >. 1894,
NJ @ o'clock p. NJ, the above mentioned PRO
PERKY desert bod In said decree as follows: "All
that lot OF land with the Improvements there
on at the northeast corner OF Tenth and Mar
snaIl streets, beginning nj said corner and run
ming nortnwaIdiy along Tenth street 20 ~ feet,
thence eastwErdiy so feet thence northwariiy
II9 feet % Clay street. thence along Clay street.
eastwardly A. feet, thence southwaroly TO Mar
all street. thence westwardly along Marshall
street los feet TO tho beginning
The improvements on this property CONSIST
In a large and spacious four-story building. cOn-
tanning about 30 rooms with large nails. There
Is no property In the city to-day 40 well suited
for school purposes. by virtue OF Its situation
and other reasons too numerous 10 mention.
Terms: Cash as 20 expenses OF sale and cos,
OF this suit. and the residue in three equal pay
ments Of one, two. and three years, the pur-
chaser 70 give his notes for deferred payments,
with interest added from day OF sale. ana the
title 10 the property to be retained by the court
uutil all OF the purchase-mOney Is paid.
II. X. POLLARD,
WILLIAM hLLiSON,
Special Commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

By request Of the owner we VIII oner
for sale, on the premises, at pubic a4c-
''''' TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1894,
at 6 o'clock T. NJ. the REAL ESTATE
described as follows: All that certain
lot or parcel OF land. with the in
provements thereon. lying and being IN
the city Of Richmond. Va, on the east
side OF St. James street between Duval
and Baker streets. beginning at point
on the east side OF ST. James street, -
feet 10 inches south Of the southeastern
Intersection Of st. James and Baker
streets, extending southwardly, fronting
or st. James street - feet. and running
back between parallel lines and parallel
with Baker street ll9 feet 70 an alley IN
the rear ~ feet wide.
The dwelling upon this lot is compare
lively new, containing six rooms bath,
and all modern improvements There is
a good yard. containing fruit-trees and a
grape harbOr The lot has a front, rear,
and side entrance.
TERMS: Reasonable, and TO b. an
nounced at sale.
b. f. TURNER 81 Co,
jy Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
BUFFALO LITHIA SP Rim u ,
THE BRANDON
BASIC CITY, VA.

This favorite resort is now open 70 visitors
under entirely new managemens. IL 10 ths
ms, convenient olace on the Chesapeake and
ohio railway for Richmond pc, ple, being only
tour holrs' ride. An modern c0nYeniences aud
comforts, such "a large rooms ana halls All ele.
gartly carpeted. Electric Dell-, g0-. not ana
cold lthia baths. Atmosphere dry and inylgo-
rating 40 MOSQUITOES! No MALARIA !
A beautiful twelye-dcre lawn Unsurpassed
mountain scenery IN every direction. ',0od
VERY and beautiful drives. Fine hunting nsn-
inc. and boating Frac-tOnc and lithia water.
special rates Tor families by the month; Adj
drc,s 4. ". SMITH,
"a 994w Proprietor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

Referring to the foregoing advertise
ment, | am authorized 10 say that the
creditors secured by said trust-deed viii
lend large portion OF the purchase
money TO the purchaser for term OF
years. n. w. BOWIE.
jy3
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

Savings Bank G. y. L. o. T. r., Plain
TN. against William Burruss and ais
in the Circuit Court OF Hanover county
Brown. Clerk Of said court,
certify that the bond required Of the Spe-
cial Commissioner in the above cause by
decree Of April %. 1894, has been dgly
executed. Given under my hand TINS 'th
-, Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

HAw AND BALLARD, PLAINTIFFS. AGAINST IRCs-
TEES RICHMOND FEMALE lhsrifufs, DhfEN-
pANTs-IS the CHANCERY COURT or THE CITY
or RICHMOND.
4, Charles ". Goddin. clerk Of said court, cer-
tify that the bond required Of the special CONF
missioner by the decree In SAID cause OF I'm
June 1894 has teen duly given.
Given uncer my hand this 2Sth day OF June,
1884 CHARLES W. GODDIN,
IA % Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
PHILADELPHIA, RICH nv.
MOND. AND NORFOLK -----l-.---S
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Appointed sailing DAYS: Etegy IT.
DAY and FRIDAY AZ 4. Al, ar4 .t.
SUNDAY II \. NJ.
Freight Tor Tuesdays ami fi..
steamers received III sailns ho-l,
Fssight received daily untn ) 4 al.
Fare. 800.
For further Information apply g.
b. " MccAhtil'N
General Southern Agent. office il1cNriN
w T. CLYDE & GO
ap2i General Agents. PEilAa-l.i.i-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
V,HE ELKTON HOTEL,
ElKTON, VA.

Opens JUNE 26th under the manage -
Hotel Charlottesville Na). one Of he
finest fiy resorts in the mountains Of VT
gina. one thousand feet above tde
water Accommodations for lo) Su"sta
bells. baths. public and private. Perfect
sanitary ARRANGEMENTS Finest bass IsSn,,-
ing in the state. The Celebrated Tx
drinking and culinary purposes. For IN
formation, rates, &c. address \. -.
WRIGHT, Charlottesville, - unul
June 9th: after that date. ELkION' VA.
H. i1-Imo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

In execution Of a decd Of trust to the
undersigned. dated 18th of January, 1871,
AMI recorded I'm Henrico County court,
in Deed Book 1875 \, page s., ! Will az
the request Of the beneficiaries. default
having been made in payment or the
debt secured sell by auction, IN front OF
HenrcO county courthouse, In the CITY
Of Richmond. on
MONDAY, JULY .. 1884,.
at O'Clock p. NJ, the VERY DESIRA,
BLE TRACT OF LAND above referred
to, bounded on the west by the lands or
John ;. Cranfeld (once Fulton, ana
being the land formerly owned by Chas-
tine White.
This land has been divided into several
smaller tracts, containing about twenty
five or thirty acres each. as shown ny
map TO be seen at the aucuoneerS once
The nearness OF this land to the city, me
character OF the soil. which IL admirably
adapted 70 grass: the fact of its fronting
on two prominent roads. thus rendering
II capable Of division into two or more
farms. all combine TO make this rare
opportunity for a profitable investment:
There IS said TO be large quantity or
very fine quality of brick clay on THIS
land
TERMS: one third cash. and the resi-
due in two equal instruments, At one ana
two years. for notes with interest adued'
and occurred by deed of trust.
NJ. c. STAPLES,
a., Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

In execution OF deed Of trust 10 the
undersigned, dated the 9Th OF June. 1880,
and recorded in the Chancery Court OF
Richmond In Deed Book al b. on page
s., default having been made in the pay
ment OF the debt secured. and being
directed so to do by the beneficiary. |
will sell. by public auction. on the pre-
misses, on
FRIDAY, JULY 70, 1s9i
at 6 o'clock p. NJ. the EXCELLENT
HOUSE above referred to- which has
been subdivided into flats, together with
the lot on which II stands, fronting -
feet inches and running back 10 feet
inches to an alley in common.
his property viii. with care and at
tention, rent well, and should commend
itself To investors.
TERMS: Cash sufficient 10 defray cost
of executing the trust and 20 pay a note
for $500. with interest from January /,
1894. and another note for S2.G01, with in
terest from December 30. 1898; and the
residue at such time and secured IN such
manner as the grantOr may prescribe and
direct; or. in case OF failure 10 give such
direction, then on such terms as the trus-
tee shall think fit.
JOHN DUNLOP,
Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
j. r. kICHERSON.
CRANULATEDsUG GROUNDS

~ Observation-Disclosures. %
New Noith Carolina Roe llerrlngs, ll3 doz
............. ..... -
Sea Salt Tor baths, per pound. ........... ~
best Cltv Meal, per bushel... ..-...-....... 5S
Arburk le's AriOsa Coffee per pOuDG....... -
Fresh Country Butter. 10 pounds for. %
Best ~witZcr Checse. per pound. ........ 20
Peach candy, per pound. ...................
Pest cream cheese, = POUNDS fOr......... -
Fresh SODA Crackers. per Dor. 1........... >
Large Messina Lemons, per dCzen....... ID
Nice at Mackerel, per Guzen............. -
California Hams, per pound 80. .............
Sugar-C uTed shoulders. pei pound. -...
"a 10 PORK. per IoTud. Ol9
Silver hmg Minnesota Patent Family
Flour. $40 a barrel or DC. a sack.
Snowflake Patent Family Flour $3.50
barrel or 23c. SACK.
Washing POwdors, per plckagc......
New PrIne-, per pound ...............-....
Best Roasted Laguyra Ccfies. ........... 90
Good Cooking Butter. per FOUND. 10
Pure Lard, per pound.
sour Pickles, por gallon .................... -
Pure sugar syrup, per gallon.............. 20
arge Rars soap Tor. Observation-Disclosures. -
Good Mixed Tea, per pcund.............." >
Breast Bacon. ............... ........... 10
New Orleans MOlassee per gallon. ..-..... 30
California CiArot Wine. per gailon...... 80
Price-list mailed on application. Phone 3lG
:. ULLMANt son.
de 21-1oxSu 1oRO.lS22 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
.HIRD-STREET FLATS
4 AT AUCTION.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE LARGE
AND VALUABLE RESIDENCE
PROPERTY, LATELY CONVERTED
INTO FLATS.
NO. lis SOUTH THIRD STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
Tncker Delegates Eleoted.

Bt'ENA VISTA. VA. July 4-(Special)
Tucker delegates were elected at mass
meeting here tonight. 1t was the hottest
ever held here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

BY y. w. Bowe.
Real Estate Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
tmy q cod m

GUNNER BOARDING, ttAtI'
y BELLO. Ha-ri.onng-s. Fa. Ll.H
ana Accommoda,sn- COED. No'-Rn. 10. .f'.
loo ana Bear Lifhil N.'r-e irnl.-t
Apply 10 thn " --,s CAMPhtil-
NJ. Joseph G.. Williams, mn tDll
Company.
DELIGHTFUL SUMNER BOARD
IL n Usso'brook. near Nn'rH
Suns MRS. FRANZ e.. MN.li+.
~ 5-Iw' lr''iia. ''-'
GRANGE VILLA,
II 20 JOIN STREET
IL delightfully."- i0ctfep 300 OBJ" rN t' t'."'
CANADA. % accomWo laf' fr1n-Ieff a't
maucnr visitors flr t-er fannn-t 81
Wrlt. Tor particular. u lt.r4,4lt 3D.
ALTON HOUSE,
luis popular summer resort '... .'.
Board fecuc.l o. sIit tl- tunes
JANE N CD .lN.
t. i5-Im Alton D~lo.' No..n e.lH'', z,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

WANTED. BY REGISTERED
w puARyACIsT, RELIEF WORK, by day
or week during July. O. q. b., Uptown DE
p,Tcu orica ~ 5-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05
ErSINESS WANTS.

WANTED, TO PURCHASE A
w GOOD Mich COW. fresh to the pail.
She must be kind. and give good quantity OF
milk. Address b., caro- Carrier No. 33.
~ iy BIT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

RIcuMoND Va. June -. 1894.
fBNHE DOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
4 THE MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK
have this day de- ,larei their usual semi-annuai
dividend Of ~ per cent. out 81 the net profits
Of tho past six months. parable on and after
the ID DAY OF JULY, 1924.
j. r. GLENN,
10 PILOT Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

CITY BANK or RICHNOSD,l
R.CnIOSD. Va, June -, 1894. (
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
J. have this day declared the usual SEMI-AN-
NUAL DIVIDEND OF THREE FER CENT,
payable out Of the earnings for the past sir
months, on and after JNLl "a.
le .G-lw j. v. SlNTON, Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-05

at o'clock T. NJ, the above-described
PROPERTY, containing ten acres. more
or less. adjoining the lands Of Mrs. ;.
A. Thompson. john W. Has kins, ana the
Whit Hall tract. situated about one
quarter of "A mile from the said Junction.
TERMS: Cash, sufficient 10 discharge
the debt due plaintiffs, amounting TO
about sos; the cost Of executing said
trust deed, the cost of said suit ana OF
this sale. and If there be any residue
upon such terms as Alice J. Burruss may
direct; and upon her failure to give such
direction. then as the said special commits
souer shall think fit. 10 be announced al
sale. W. y. CARDWELL,
Snecial Commissioning
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-29

former never to rise again, and the latter to roll over and over unharmed. Before the bull can charge upon the fallen man, he secs another enemy-a horse-and makes for him. Cordial He repeats the dose elegantly The crowd grows furious. Not bandarillo with it's barbed point has as yet been sunk in this bulls neck. An other, still another, and not until eight horses are mangled to death in the dust docs our Andalusian stop for breath The crowd is rising to man with waving hands. Into the middle of the pit goes tho bull, and, with his head high as well as his tail, stands at bay surveying the field with the defiance of a gladiator.
 The gaudy Buranda has stepped out of his retreat and is making his regular per fnnctory speech to tho mayor. It has been answered by his excellency, and the hero of 100 bull fights faces his foe. The ban darillo torture has for once been disposed of. Lifting his sword lightly from its sheath he advances toward the bull, shak- ing crimson cloth in his left hand. The gauntlet has been thrown down. An in- stant of thrilling suspense, and the bull has taken it up. With a below his horns are lowered, and he comes like all ava lanche at his combatant.
 On comes the bull but the matador steps quickly to one side and drives his weapon at the vital spot between his shoul- dcrs For some reason the face of the lit tic Machado is hot with anger and shame. Her hands clutch madly, and her blood rcd lips arc convulsively drawn. What can have happcnedP The great mass of people arc hissing. They are pouring down scorn upon the head of-Burandal Not until this minute did she love him, and she re- sents tho insults
 "Vive le toro' shout the people. They are surging aboutin malostrom of excite ment. "Vivo lc toro" shout they-long live the bull
 Tho stlb had been i'll starred and nei- ther coInbatant was hurt. Buranda with draws. The demand has been acceded to, and ;I bovicale of taIno oxen walk in and persuade tho triumphant bull to ga back to his stall Buranda, a wiser man, walks gloomily away No sooner has he gained his terrace than a slight form is near him. They sit in the dusk among the nagnolias and plight their troth. She agrees to meet him in Cuba.
 He stopped for a season in Havana and was disappointed The little Machado does not come. Despondently he sailed for Vera Cruz and immediately went into tho ring.
 Two years after n circus visited that city, Busanda stood before q cage of lions, with one hand on lis hcart and one on his dirk He trembled and staggered iiko drunken man. Looking into the cage you might ses a pretty, little, dark skinned lion tainer-a woman. Ahl "CarambaT' it is the Machadol They were married and l'-~a like dnuNs in thA ola '<--'---- ~s---