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Stories Of Napoleon.

In the conduct and manner of Ma
poleon there were many whimsicalities,
which seemed to those who knew him
best to have been carefully cultivated.
There were at least tolerated and al
lowed to grow, till, in his last days.
when the glamour of high position and
absolute power had passed away, they
then became more prominent than any
thing else about the great man. Itwas
always his habit to abbreviate and dis
tort historical names in the funniest
fashion. He was often heard to repeat
word for word aloud the speech of Au-
gustus in Corneille's tragedy "Cinna,"
but China" was always "Sylls" for
him. Even the names of living men,
of men with whom he has brought into
daily contact, were twisted in similar
way. In his own writing the grammar
was often bad, and the spelling worse,
but this did not happen from ignorance,
for if the same mistakes were made by
clerks in transmission he would detect
them instantly.
His execrable handwriting may have
been in some measure result of the
same contempt for mere detail. One
more story about this popularity, told
by Bourrienne, illustrates as we'll his
method of treating his most devoted
friends at st. Helena. The son of Las
Casas was reading to the Emperor
chapter in THE Campaign of Italy"
The manuscript was blind, and the
young fellow came to point where he
had to stop, unable TO make out the
text.
"The little blockhead can t read his
own handwriting!"e ed Napoleon
pettishly.
"The writing is not mine, Sire" pro.
tested the reader.
mot yours? Whose is it them"
ut is your Majesty's."
What's that? Do you mean to insult
me, sir? Give me the manuscript"
The Emperor took the sheet, looked
atitcarefully ,and smiled. "He' 3 right"
he exclaimed, "the writing is mine, and
l can't read it myselfln
This pettishnesS grew ON Napoleon
rapidly under the necessarily enervat-
ing tendency of confinement, and the
unnecessarily irritating methods Of Sir
Hudson Lowe. Never in his prosperity
was he so exacting from those around
him. To address him save as Your
Majesty" was an insult. But the pa
tience of the little band of voluntary
exiles was exhaustless. To the end they
never fail to humor in his decline the
man whose fiery spirit in its prime had
taught the kings of Europe to bend the
knee, and whose generosity had de-
lighted in making sovereigns out of
plebeian cuirassiers.-
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

New York has new compulsory
education law which requires all chill
dren between the ages of s and 10 to 20
to school from October to June in each
year.. unless, between the ages of IA
and is, the child is engaged in some
industrial pursuit. A first violation of
this law ispunished by fine of 80, and
further offence by $50 fine and thirty
days Imprisonment. 1t will be noticed
that no child in the State under the age
of IA will b. allowed to engage in regu-
lar employment during the school
months.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27
Took a Tip From His Wife.

He was rather blue, and his wife,
noticing it, asked what the matter was.
Matter enough" he sighed, "I've
been looking over my books and find
that have lost money every month
for a year"
"How did you lose itp" she inquired.
"Oh, l don't know, 'he said wearily,
shaking his head.
''NOr where?"
NO."
Then she laughed minute and re-
membered what she did when she lost
her pocketbook, and her face bright
ened.
"Why don't you advertise for it?
She asked innocently.
''By George!" he exclaimed, "Inever
thought of that" and the next day he
had big display ad in the paper, and
the next and the next, and in three
months time he was in clover up to
his chin.-Exchange.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27
The Boy Soldier-During the battle

The Boy Soldier-During the battle
of Charlottesville Confederate Ma
jor met a lad returning from the front
His arm, held by shreds Of flesh, was
dangling from the elbow. Mister"
said the boy to the officer, "can' 7 you
cut this thing off," 1t keeps knocking
against the trees, and it's nightly in
my way." The Major dismounted, cut
OIL the useles limb, and tied strap Of
his blouse around the stump to stop
the bleeding. "What regiment do you
belong top' he asked his thankful pa
tient. VI belong TO that North Caro-
lima regiment In there,n answered the
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

A soldier, being on picket reserve,
went 10 farmhouse, as he said, to
borrow a frying pan, but for what
none could imagine, as there was moth
ing to fry. However, he went to the
house, and knocked at the door, which
was opened by lady, who asked what
he wished. MADAM, could you lend
me frying pan? l belong to the
picket down here" "Yes, sir" and
forthwith came the pan. He took it i,
looked in it, turned it over again and
looked into it very hard, as if not GER
tain it was clean. well, SIR" said
the lady, can l do anything more for
you" "Could-could-could you
lend me piece of meat to fry in it.
ma ann" and he laughed in spite of
himself. He got it.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

Congressman Bryn, of Nebraska, 10
another Democrat who sees the over
throw of his party in prospect and de.
clines a denomination. Undoubtedly
the Republicans are. going to make
great gain this year in the Congress-
ional elections, particularly in the
West. In the present House Nebraska
has one Democrat, two Populists and
three Republicans, but it is likely to
choose an entire Republican delegation
next November.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

grew into snicker, while DR.. Savage
became red in the face. He baptized
the young namesake of the great engl-
neer soldier, and went on with the
ceremony "Name this one, ''he gasped,
reaching for the third. Albert Sidney
Johnston" came the answer. The
smile became audible, and the preacher
apoplectic. Having sigh Of relief, he
took the fourth child, little girl,
whose gender he fondly supposed
would preclude continuation of heroic
reproduction, and said: Name this
child "''Mary Stonewall Jackson Lee, "
came the reponse that set the congre-
CATION in roar, while the Union par
son thocght he had held in his arms
the whole Southern Confederacy.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27
81 A YEAR In ADVANCE

lad, pointing to where the battle was
raging. "1'm just sixteen, and this is
my first fight. Don't you think it was
hard that l should get hit the first time
was ever in battle? We drove them
out OF one line of breastworks, and
was on top of the second when got
hit. But oh, how we did make them
git"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

While in Topeka last March, E. T.
Barber, a prominent newspaper man of
La Cygne, Kan, was taken with chol-
era morbus very severely. The night
clerk at the hotel where he was stop
ping happened to have bottle of
Chauiberlain's 3 Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy and gave him three
doses which relieved him and he thinks
saved his life. Every family should
keep this remedy in their home at all
times. No one can tell how soon Il
may be needed. 1t costs but trifle
and may be the means of saving much
suffering and perhaps the life of some
member of the family. 25 and 80 cent
bottles for sale by F. E. Britton, drug
gist.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27
The Minister'S Dog.

The Rev. A. N. Blathford tells a story
illustrating the modern desire for short
sermons. A country parson, he said,
once went to fill the pulpit OF COL
league who was temporarily absent
from home. After the service he
thought he would gauge the effect of
his discourse by the opinion of that
very fair index of public feeling, the
parish clerk.
well, Rogers" he said, "did you
like my sermon?"
II did," twas the reply.
II hope l WASH t too long he anxious
ly inquired.
mo, you wasn't too long about it"
rejoined Rogers.
well, them" said the parson, II
hope wasn't too short"
"No," answered Rogers, NOR yet too
short, neither. You was just about
right"
The parson felt relieved, and said, I"
Pm glad of that, because, to tell you
the truth, while l was writing that ser.
mon my little dog got hold of four of
the pages and destroyed them, and
was afraid it would be too short"
Rogers looked very thoughtful for a
moment, and then very confldentially
remarked: "Lord,now did hep Isup.
pose you wouldn't object to selling us
your dog for our pastorp"-Exchange.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27
Battle for the Flag.

The advantage of troops holding u
position behind secure breastwOrk
was never better illustrated than in
the battle of Cold Harbor, which was
fought thirty years ago on June 8.
The battle took place very near the
place where Fair Oaks had been fought
two years before. Like Gen. McClel
Ian, Gen. Grant had been advancing
upon Richmond, and had fought his
way to Cold Harbor, only few miles
from the Confederate capital, where
he was again confronted by the army
under Gen. Robert E. Lee. Lee, with
his rare military genius, had selected,
as usual, position of great natural
advantage, and he further improved
this by throwing up breastwork 80
that II the Unionists attempted to
carry his position they would be COM
PEELED to charge across an exposed
plain, where they were likely to be
swept away by a whitening fire of ar
tillery and musketry. In spite of this
Gems, Grant and Meade, commanded
the Union army, determined to charge
the Confederate position. At day break,
June 8, the whole Union line gallantly
rushed to the assault. Emerging from
their cover they made for the frowning
Confederate lines at double quick. In
an instant the enemy opened fire. and
with terrible effect. The head of the
Union line seemed to melt away but
only to be reformed, for the men in the
rear ranks nobly stepped forward to
take their,places as targets for bullets.
On our left division under General
Hancock plunged through the storm of
shot and dislodged the Confederates
from position they had taken in a
sunken road, capturing several hun
dred prisoners and three guns. But
Hancock was not supported, and the
enemy rallied and charged in over
powering numbers and recovered their
lost ground. Another division under
Gen. Glbbon succeeded in planting its
colors on the enemy's works. Colonel
Mcmahon, who carried this flag, was
mortally wounded. But, like Han.
cocks division, Gibbons 8 men were un.
able to hold the captured position, and
fell back short distance, where they
continued to fire at the enemy. The
entire assault was failure, and, al.
though it was all over in twenty min.
utes, yet in that short time 10000 OF
our men were killed or wounded. This
would be at the appalling rate Of 500 q
minute. The Confederate loss was a
little over 00Q.-Exchange.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

l have two little grand children who
are teething this hot summer weather
aud are troubled with bowel complaint.
give them Chamberlain g collie, chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and it acts
like charm. earnestly recommend
1t for children with bowel troubles.
was myself taken with a severe attack
of bloody fiux, with cramps and pains
in my stomach, one third of q bottle of
this remedy cured me. Within twenty
four hours l was out of bed and doing
my house work. Mrs. w. L. Dunagan,
Bon-aqua. Hickman Co., Tenn. For
sale by F. E. Britton, druggist.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

Sometime, ago was troubled with an
attack Of rh umatism. used Cham
berlain g Pain Balm and was complete.
ly cured. have since advised many
Of my friends and customers to try the
remedy and oil speak highly Of 1t.
Simon Goldbaum, San Luis Rev, Cal.
For sale by F. e. Britton, druggist.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

A little 3-yearold girl, while her
mother was trying to get her to sleep,
became interested in some noise. She
was told that it was caused by eric ket,
when she sagely Observed Mamma,
l think he ought TO be oiled. Pear
sons Weekly.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

VI should think, said Cawker, after
Pelican had finished tediously mar
ration, "that our friend Pelican would
make perfectly trustworthy cashier"
"Whyp" asked Cumso. HE Is never
short in his accounts. Harlem Life.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

First Politician-I can say this, that
ourparty conducted the campaign in an
honest fair and straightforward way.
What more can you say of your partyy
Second Politician-We won.-Boston
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

us it not gratifying" said Caraway,
genially removing some dust from
Hooks shoulder, lis it not indeed most
comforting to reflect that our friend
ship, despite the vicissitudes of life,
still remains as strong and unimpared
as 1t was in the beginningY"
VI should say so assented Hooks.
"Will twenty do this times, do you
thinkp"-Life.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

Papa-Are you sure that you and
mamma thought Of me while you were
away? Little Grace-Yes; we heard q
man just scolding awful about his
breakfast, and mamma said THAT 3 just
like papa"-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

What They Fought For-There was
among the passengers on the cars a
Confederate soldier who had lost an
arm in the elvice, and in something of
boastful spirit declared himself will
ling to lose the other if it could have
secured the success of the Confederate
cause. His earnestness attracted the
attention of those on board, and among
the rest that of a Federal officer in full
uniform. Says the latter, "Will you
tell me, sir, what it was you fought
for?" certainly, sir, replied the
empty sleeve. ~ fought for eleven
dollars month; and what did you
fight for?h II fought, sir" pempously
responded Mr.. Office, "for principle. ="
"Well, slowly replied the Confeder-
ate, II don't know but what you were
right; but so was I. We both fought
for what we most wanted. l wanted
money, and you wanted principle. T"
Mr.. Officer quietly withdrew amid the
burst of laughter from the passengers.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

Hard on the Parson-Just after the
battle of Perryville, in October, 1862,
DIR. Savage, strong Union man, was
at one of his appointments to baptize
some children. There was a large
crowd, and sturdy Southern matron
brought her four children to the altar.
Name this child" said the Union
preacher, laying his hand on the boy
head. Simon Bolivar Buckner," was
the reply, which caused smile to
come over the congregation, but the
brave preacher went on with his duty.
Name this child" taking the next in
order. pierre Gustave Toutant Beau
regard" was the answer, and the smile
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

While at Peekskill, N. Y, Mr.. j. A.
Scriven, q prominent manufacturer of
New York City, purchased bottle Of
Chamberlains . Cough Remedy. Such
good results were obtained from its use
that he sent back to the druggist from
whom he had obtained it for two more
bottles Of the same remedy. When you
have cough or cold give this prepara-
tion trial and like Mr.. Scriven you
will want II when again in need Of such
medicine. 1t Is remedy of great
worth and merit. 90 and 80 cent bet.
ties for sale BY +. E. Britton, druggist.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

Teacher lin mineralogy class John
ME, give me the name of the largest
known diamond. johnnie ace
Tit-Bits.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-06-27

First wife-Don't you often find your
husband in the best of spirits upon his
return from the club, nightsp Second
Wife-Indeed, no; l find the best of
spirits in him.-Raymonds Monthly.
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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-25

brother were engaged in armed strife, and
Antonio Ezeta was Vice. President and
seneral-in-chef of the army. After numer-
Gus battles General EZeta found il expe-
dent to go TO the seashOre. He was fol-
lowed by the rebels and attempts were
made TO take his life. When he got 10 the
shore he signaled the Bennington and
asked to be received on board until the
Pacific Mail steamer San Bias could arrive.
and thereby have the shedding Of blood
ayerred. The answer was in the affirma-
tive, and then Antonio ana the other gen.
erals"-here the attorney indicated the
valiant Bustamente and the other doughty
ones by a sweep Of mis- hand-"were taken
on board the warshir. Even as they left
the shore the rebels fred upon them.
Now, The very fact of their beng taken
on board gives color to the theory that thew
were political offenders. 1t goes to show
that Antonio, then de facto President of the
republic, and his staff. when pursued by
mob of rebels, were given that shelter on
a United States vessel as a right which
has always been granted by this country.
when the San Bias appeared and the
refugees wanted to so on board thew were
told by those in charge Of the Bennington
III at dispatches had been received from
Washington TO the effect that the men
could not be taken TO any foreign port"
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he proceedings in the United States Dis
ttrict Court which were set for II o'clock.
This was due TO the fact that the distin-
guished prisoner and his confreres with
the sOul-lerrifying war records and the
tongue paralyZing names were in confer
ence with the two New York attorneys.
Messrs. Rubens and Quesada, who are to
make their battle for liberty in the Federal
court.
The prominence into which the late Vice
President of San Salvador has been brought
through MS stormy career while there and
his peculiar position as a prisoner in the
hands of the United States authorities have
made him a character Of more than usual
public interest. This was evidenced by
the throng of spectators that filled the
courtroom yesterday, anxious to see
Don Antonio and TO hear what
would be the outcome OF the pro-
ceediugs to have him extradited and
returned to the country from which he
fed TO answer for the crimes with which
he is charged. The audience occupied all
the seats in the courtroom and then banked
Itself up in rows outside the rail. There
was quite number of prominent citizens
among them, who seemed content to
stand in order that they might take in all
that was going on.
AT IL 10 Ezeta, walking very erect and
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Quesada, and Colonel Young of the United
States army. Marshal Baldwin was
around. too and seemed anxious to see
mat they dld not want for ANYTHING
Their solid food was washed down by
copious draughts of wine. From all ap-
pearances the Central Americans are
mighty drinkers.
After the court proceedings had been dis
posed of, General Ezea, under the chan
eronage of Marshal Baldwin and Lien
tenant Coffin of the Bennington, went ont
and selected suite of apartments at the
California Hotel. Marshal Baldwin had
decided to allow the party to reside at a
hotel, where they could enjoy some com
fort compatible with their dignity under a
suitable guard.
The rooms are handsomely fitted up and
E2eta was mucn pleased with them. The
whole party moved up 10 them later in the
day. and last night an informal banquet
was rendered to the New York attorneys,
Lieutenant Coffin and other friends. Wine
flowed freely and everything was con-
Quoted on a most hospitabie scale.
Deputy Marshal Maloney and an assist
ant patrolled the corridor outside and
Scrutinized closely every visitor. Only
| those who were intimate friends of EZ eta
were admitted and they were few.
Ezeta shimSelf seemed 10 good humor
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ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
A Young Man Defends His Wife
With a Pistol,

Fred Berger, who was taken to the
lookup in the police wagon from his home
at 221 Mason street and had a charge Of
assault with deadly weapon entered
against his name at o'clock last night,
gave this account of it.
Berger. by the way, is young man en-
ployeG by the Edison Electric Light Com
pany TO look after the lights in certain
theaters, and is steady-going workman.
In the house where he lives with his
wife and child another young man,
Thomas NJ. Silvey. lodges. For long
time Silvey has been paying attentions to
Berger's wife. which the latter seems M
able to make him discontinue. Upon
every opportunity that mas offered he was
given to making advances. aud on one &C.
casioD. some weeks ago, undertook to force
Mrs. Berger nto his or friends room. Be-
ing unsuccessful, he warned her not to tell
her husband of the attempt upon pain of
death to both of them.
Mrs. Berger, however, did tell her hus-
band and the latter sought Silvey, and
warned him TO have nothing more to say
to Mrs. Berger.
Notwithstanding this, Silvey has several
times since then addressed himself to Mrs.
Berger. urging her to elope with him and
saying if she would not he would kill her.
Mrs. Berger told her husband of the
state of affairs, but be says that on &C.
count of the demands his business made
upon his time, especially at night, he was
unable 10 go after Sivey as he wanted to.
Last night he fingered at home little
longer than usual. Mrs. Berger stepped
across the hail. Silvey saw her and at
tempted 10 follow, but she called for aid
aud he ran into friends room and closed
the door. When Berger stepped into the
hall Silvey started 10 come out again and
made run at him. Berger pulled re-
volyer, but Silvey caught hold of ii before
it was discharged, catching his finger un-
der the hammer. In the struggle that fol-
lowed several women in the house mingled
their shrieks and cries. and Officer Sawyer,
hearing the noise. rushed in and arrested
Berger.
Mrs. Berger followed him to the lookup
with their two-year-old child. She is a
demure ana modest hammered little
woman. She corrobOrated her husbands
story.
Silyey is said to have a record along
these lines. but he denies ever having said
or done anything improper TO the woman.
Silvey's real name appears 10 be Syl-
vester.
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Bible Arithmetic and Bible Reduction.
The young mems meeting at the Asso-
citation Hall. 800 Suffer street, tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. will be addressed
by Rev. D. j. Sinclair of Seattle. Mr..
Sinclair is an interesting speaker. An en-
jOyable service assured. Seats free young
men welcome,
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The Praise sof Sozodont.

g,
Like the famous article itself. in almost every
body's mouth. The people know that it preserves
we'll as beauties, the teeth. Hence it is the
standard Tooth Wash OF the Period.
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LIKE A ROMANCE.
The Life and Career of General
Antonio EZeta.

The story OF Ezeta's life is something
like a romance. so full is it of daring adj
venture and exciting events. 1t is even
more studded with hair-ralsing incidents
than the lives of some OF the more noted
Central American revolutlonists, who
have played their star engagements in the