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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Why should the Gainesville Sun, or
any other payer, object to the Metrop-
oils quoting from so bright and able
q paper as tine Pensacola News. The
less original matter it contains and the
more it quotes from other papers the
more marked viii be its improve
ment. This is the only sensible thing
the Metropolis can do.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
y. M n 6

The Young Mems Debating Society
discussed Wednesday night, that the
dispensary law OF South Carolina is of
benefit to the state. Decided in favor
of the affirmative.
Affirmative debators-A. Griffin, n.
Alfred and Sim Sistrunk; negation-
l.. Brumly, Hoag and Jake Gerig.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Mr.. J. G. Haygood, proprietor of the
Ocklawaha avenue wood yard, denies
the soft impeachment that his wood
mill is or has been the cause of the
late runaways. He says he viii give
a v. to any one who will prove his
mill is the cause of the runaways and
damages resulting therefrom.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Forty handsome building lots In the
most desirable portion Of the city, sit-
uated on Fort King avenue, ExpOsi-
ton street and Lime street, near the
High School building, besides Others
in more retired localities. Must be
sold to pay debts Of minors. Terms
reasonable. Apply 10
Mrs. +. r. GARY, Guardian.
ii % am a and w
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

No establishment in town carries q
finer, better assorted and more desira-
BILE line Of Spring Dress Goods than c.
Rheinauer 4 Bro. Read their ad.
then call around and inspect their
goods. and If you need them you will
buy them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Notwithstanding the enormous in
crease given to human strength by
the mechanical powers, the lever, the
pulley, the wheel and axle, ETC.. the
removal of heavy weights is still at
tended by strains and sprains. There
is positively nothing better for such
casualties than Salvation Oil.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

General Coxey, of the Commonweal
Army, is respectfully invited to visit
Ocala, view the "Ocala Platform, Y and
see if it will do for his cohorts to
stand on.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

W. Q. Massey, r. A. Boyd, G. w.
White and S. d. Moody are the Mar
ion county U. s. grand jurors for the.
spring term, which convenes in Jack
sonville on the 18th inst.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The Anti-MonopoIy Drug Store
makes soda water specially. Pure
rock candy syrup is used. Careful at
tention to furnishing pure water.
Every department. of soda water is
under disciplined supervision. guaran-
teeing purity and healthful soda.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

L. Dillman, of Pullman, ILL.,, who
took a contract to paint the Baptist
church at Anthony, after giving the
building CHASTITY coat of white and
running up board bill, suddenly dis
appeared.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

+. w. Agnew & Co.'s immense stock
Of Embroideries cannot be surpassed
In OcaIa. Great variety of styles and
designs which are quite handsome
and elaborate. We ask the ladies to
examine them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
a new Undertaker's Firm

The firm Of ]. "a. Pittman & Co. Of
fer their services to the public in the
undertaking business.
They are supplied with everything
in the line; prices reasonable Office
d old council chamber.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
|. Barksr,s Tailorinr Dspartmsnt.

Has removed from Thompson's
block to Buffers new block on Expo
sition Street, where he viii continue
his business of cleaning and repairing
suits. VIII also have in stock a fine
line of pants and suiting. J. Barker,
Buffers new block. 10-6-lm
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Piles Can Be Cured .

The greatest pile remedy ever discov-
cred is Beggs' German Salve. 1t re-
lieves at once, and effects perma-
nent cure in an incredible short space
of time. Also excellent for Cuts,
Scalds, burns and Bruises. Every box
warranted by Jas. b. Carlisle, Ocala
Fla
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

He tells what he saw. Mr.. Chas. J.
Winstrand, Brisbin, Clearfield county,
Pa, writes: my father caught very
severe cold in the mines, and he pur-
chased bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and after using it he had no
more cold.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Mrs. Fred Hand, Of st. Augustine,
accompanied by her beautiful sister,
Miss Lille Williams, are on visit to
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Williams.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Yellow. Dried Up and Wr.nKled.

Is this the way your face looks? If
SO; try Beggs' Blood Purifier and
Blood Maker. 1t not only purifies
the blood, but renews it, and gives
your face bright youthful appear
ance. Sold and warranted by Jas. B.
Carlisle, Ocala Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Low prices rule at Fishels.

Have you seen e. w. Agnew & Co. 8
large and complete line of Novelty
Laces? They are certainly very hand
some, and you should not fail to see
them.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
New Goods.
LOWEST :. PRICES

Having just returned ftom the mar
ket with an elegant stock Of New
Style Dress Goods. Thinning, Iaces.
Gloves. Notions. Gents Furnishing.
Ladies' Goods and Childrsns Shoes.
Trunks and valIaes. Isol|cll share
Of your patronage. Give me . can
before making your purchase.
Very Respectfully
G. a. NASH
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
The OroWning Raantv Of Woman

Is luxuriant growth of Hair. Beggs'
Hair Renewer is guaranteed to give
satisfaction, as it is a purely yege-
table preparation, and acts directly on
the roots of the hair. Sold and war
ranted by Jas. B. Carlisle, Ocala Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Consisting OF budded orange, lemon
and grapefruit trees. ANY age de-
sired. Those In need Of nursery stock
can make no mistake in quality Of
price by addressing or calling on +.
ID. Coates, Stanton. Fla. 1917 Il.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The Jacksonville fair for the benefit
Of st. Luke's hospital, of that city,
which closed last week, netted 500.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Constipation and sick headache
permanently cured, and piles pre-
vented by Japanese Liver Pellets; es
pecially adapted to children's use.
Autobiography drug store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Suring Goods at Summer Py;ces.

SAA6 AOSAS ~ Su-AAnoA 4A4o0os
Mr.. NJ. Fishel has returned from
New York with one of the finest, best
assorted and best bought stocks ever
brought to this city. Call and see
him and you will be pleased with
your visit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
z. s. r. r
- -
CHANGE OF SCHEnIfLE,

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
Northbound leave Ocala 9.45 a. M.
and 12.D p. m. except Sunday, at
1920 p. M. Southbound leave 2.55
p. M, except Sunday, at 7,O5 p. m.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
For Sale 10 Acres Land

one mile from Ocala. Suitable for
fruit or vegetable growing.
Address +. G., Box 657, Ocala
Fla. d&wl-lOtf
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
F. O. & z. Trains Taken Off

The passenger train going south and
reaching Ocala at 6.l5 p. M, and the
1925 p. M. train going north on the
+. G. & p. r. r. have been discon-
tinued.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

II afflicted with scalp diseases, hair
falling out and premature badness,
do not use grease or alcoholic prepar-
ations, but apply Halls Hair Renew
or
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The peoples party will hold meet
ing Of the executive committee in
Jacksonville April 10th.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

A handsome line of China and India
Figured Dress Silks at very low prices
can be found at f. w. Agnew & Co.'S.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

While the sand and dust are flying
Wisdom points TO the Sand-Dodger
Shoe store and says: Enter In; exam
incl buy II you would be wise."
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

VIM. Knox is the champion horse
salesman, having sold twenty-four
head In six days. During the season
he has sold over 200 head.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Silver Spring Park will make an ex-
hibit in Jersey City in July of what
the soil will produce. Good idea.
May success crown their efforts.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

If you wish lady's handsome Waist
very latest style, silk or any grade, go
TO T.. w. Agnew a Co.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The best usually cost the most. Not
so with 1.-THE BUCKSKIN
BREECHES.n They cost no more
than others, yet they are absolutely
the best Jeans Pants in the world.
Every pair warranted.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

See the Muslines, Percals and
Gigllams, plain and figured, at M.
Fishel's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Owing to crowded condition of Ban.
ner we cannot insert Mr.. G. w. Camp
bells article, "Home Morals VS. Anti
Lottery
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
For Sale.

500 bushels Of peanuts will be sold
cheap. Send in your orders to j. w.
FAINT, Fantville, Fla. 4-6-2t.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
oOALA RICE MILL.

At Mann's grist mill. Cleans rice
every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Promp- attention given to shipment
by freight. Charge for cleaning, one
sixth toll. IRA s. KELLER,
L. w. MANN,
1-l2-94. Proprietors.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

there was a mad rush to pay taxes
Saturday. The line extended through
the court house hall, and the window
was open until 10 O'Clock.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
First- -Olass LiYerI sarrioa.

The leading livery men Of Ocala
Single or double teams and saddle
horses at Liddon Bros. Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Two large store rooms are being built
at Morrison, at the junction of the
Plant and #. Q. 4 p. railroads that
goes 20 Early Bird.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

81 w. Agnew 4 Co. have the largest
and prettiest line of ladies' Oxford
Ties ever brought to Ocala. Their
ladies' Prince Albert Shoe is daisy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Gents latest style SRing and Sum-
mer Suits, made to order, Davidson &
Van Echop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The monthly literary meeting at
Electra last Saturday was a big sue
cess. Many visitors from Moss Bluff
were present.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

F0R SALE OR RENT.-An elegant
residence, nine rooms, ON corner Of
South Third street. Terms easy. APP
ply to DR.. Z. @. HOOP.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The place to sell household goods is
at Z. w. MOfiatt and Co.'s, north side
pnblic square.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Oxford Roast Mutton,
Braised Beef with vegetables,
At the Tea Pot.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Always 90 to Davidson & Van Echop,
the Gents Furnishers.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

5000 yards of Challies and
Lawns at &c, at Fishel's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Prunes.

Silver Prunes,
Evaporated ApricOts,
White Label Soups,
Soup,
Condensed Mince Mea,
at the Tea Pot.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Fine Kid Gloves at Davidson &
VanEchop's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Cooked Tenderloin,
Oxford Brawn
at the Tea Pot.

Archie McIver and Steve McGrath
are opening promising phosphate
mine near the Standard railroad
spur.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

'Ihe largest and best assortment of
Straw Hats at +. w. Agnew & Co.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Lovers Of first-class apples can find
them at Smiths.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

we are constantly receiving new
goods and the latest styles, Davidson
q YSnE Eebop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
For Rent.

A four room cottage In good repair
and neighborhood. Inquire at Ban
ner office. I0-1m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Notice.

Don't fail to call and see Us when III
town. We have the good and price.
to suit al.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

An immense stock of Clothing
at panic prices at Fishel's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Boys knee pants from 20 cents
and upwards, at Fishel's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
THE OCALA BANNER
0. L. BITTIEsER. City Editor.
New jewelry at weihe's.

County Commissioners proceedings
next week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

The worst nasal catarrh, no matter
of how long standing, is permanently
cured by DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Always on hand, the latest style
hats, Davidson & VanEchop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

A select line of Laces and E
broideries at Fishel's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Messrs. Israel, Abe and Moses Brown
were called to Marion, s. c., Sunday
to bury their father.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Read Vatoldi Restaurants ad on
top Of first page, left hand corner.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
USE

DR.. Lloyd's Improved sarsaparilla for
the Bleod.
Price only 81 for is or. bottle.
Remember, this is not patent medi-
cine, but really an improved sarsa-
parilla. Call on
T. p. LLOYD, NJ. D.,
Exposition street, Oeala, Fla.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
ocala House Barber shOp-Ths Big

-Four.
Get shaved and have your hair cut
at the leading shop In Ocala. Special
attention given to children and ladies'
hair cutting and bang trimming.
Work done satisfactory by exception
ally good workmen>in shop or af resi-
dence. Police G1zette endorsement
March 11th. 1898. G. ". MCCOY, Prop.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06

Just received full line of fresh Fruit
Jams and Preserves at f. w. Agnew
& Co.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1894-04-06
Auril Fools.

When the joke was first talked of
last week those who humored the mat
ter never dreampt it would develops
into the biggest fake of the year.
But it budded, blossomed and bore
Katolik. (Winona, Minn.) 1893-1895, 1894-12-24
domu wybiega.

zostahcie W domu! TAX zimno
ma divorce, anieg, wiatr, a
nawet nie macie sic czem
przyod2ia6, ojcze, - mowlia
Eucya.
Wszak wiesz, he dzisiaj
wigilia Bozego Narodzen'a.
DIS albo nigdy mu:za sic
zbudzic me skrzypce. Wlesz,
De nedza nasza 6osz}a do
na1wy&s2ego stopnia; nie mog&:
d}u2ei scierpiec, azeby5 swe
piekne oczy mad tYm hsftem
wypatrywa6 sobie mIa}a
Pozw6l raz ieszcze spr6bowa6
P6ide ma rynek mied2y budy
iarmaczne, tam nieraz bogaci
przychodza ludzie. Giovanni
vr6cl z pieniedzmi ola sWego
dziecka.
Domawiajac tyeh slow,
wybiegt ma ulice. Jego siwym
d}ugim wfosem wiatr pomia
1af, r6wnie jak gestymi
p}atami sniegu, zimno nawskros
cz}onki starca pr2ejmowafo.
Hucya Q bolescja pa'rzs}a "a
odchodzacym. Me bylaby go
tax samego puscifa, ale robote
trzeba by}o dis ieszcze ukoh
czyG kon,ecznie, a2eby "a
grosz zapracowanv chleba ]
drewek ma iutro zakupic.
= O Bo1e, kt6rys dzisiaj
swiatu IA zbawien'e sic uro-
dill, ulituj sic mad niedola
nasza, ratuj mas! = modli}o
sic dziewc2e.
Dwie godzinY uplYne}y
prawie, jak Giovanni wyszedl z
domu. Eucya siedzials zap!a
kama mad robota, gdy W tenn
drzwiz trzaskiem sic otworz>} y,
starzec wpadt do izby wofajao:'
= I znovu naprozno! Rece
i nogi skostniaty, wszystko
nadaremno! Bo3e zmituj sic
mad nami!W ydruili, wvszydzili
mnie, ach! be2 serca bez lltos
ci So ludzie!
= Ale Bog jest litosciwym
= wtracila Eucya. Chodz-
Gle ojoze, przysposobiiam Ola
was podarek gwiazdkowy, jak
to w tym z,mnym kraju jest
zwyczajem.
M6wiac to. podsta starcowi
w}asna reka zrobiora chustke
"a szyje. L ~za}oscia w%e]rza} IA
dar c6rki i rzekl:
= TAX, tvs by}a zawszo
dobrem dzieckie1n, ale z}ym
jest swat. Ach! gralem mai
piekniejs2e piesni, pieSni
naszych paster2y z Kampanji,
2nasz je przeoie2 - ws2ystko
napr6zno. Czyzby mi kto
mole Amati mial ma iune
skrzypce zamienic?
Uspokoj sic, ojc2e, DIE.
ciatko Je2us ME zapomnl o
mas chociazby SWAT cafy
mia} O mas appointed.
Starzec rzuci{ sic ma twarde
ioze, podczas kiedy Encya
przyrzadza}a nedzna vieczerze.
Wtem zapukapo do drzwj.
- Ot6z ida! ida! tn navel
ME dada mi spokoju! -wo'al
starzec zrywajac sic posEauia.
= Czy tn mieszka skrzv
PEEK Giovanni? - odezwa1 lie
"a drzwiami mezki glos.
= TAX, to tn, = odrzekio
dziewcze famana niemczy2cs,
otwierajac drzwi.
Przyby}y O szlachetnych
rysach twarzy / milem wei
rzeuiu me&czyzna lat srednich
bystrYm rzu>em Okla
nedzna izd"bke j+j mieszkah-
COW i tax sic odezwa}'
=. Wracam z rynku. Wi
dzialem, jak t}um szydzit j
zn%eca}sie mad bisdnYm starcem,
w7grywajacym ma skrzypcach.
Katolik. (Winona, Minn.) 1893-1895, 1894-12-24
oLACIC "a KATOLIKA!
co SbYCHAC.

NlEMCl zwykle szczyca sic
swoj2 cywilizacye i wysmiewaja sic
czesto z TAX zwanej g1upoty polskie-
go lubu. Tymczasem Niemc6w ME
lepiej sic dzieje,jak W naszych stro-
mach. Ot6z niedaleko OBJ Hamburga
zyje W miejscowosci Radbruch tax
zwany ,,cudowny dokt6r", owczarz
Asst, do kt6rego setkami po porade
zjezdzaja. W n%iekt6rych dniach ma
owczarzd do 400 pacyent6w, wszystkie
choroby rozpoznaje z w1os6w i we
die tego przepisuj e lekarstwa. Maj
wiecej pacyent6w d%ostarcza owcza-
rzowi miasto Hamburg. Wszystkie
pociagi kolejowe, ~zd2zajace W kie-
runku ,,cudownego doktora'' So
przepe}nione ludzmi, jadacemi do
niego pc parade. Nieraz ME starcza
nawet wagony i musza w}adze kole-
jowe wiecej dobiera6. Gdyby sic W
naszych stronach cos podobnego
dzia}o, nazwanoby to wielka g}upo-
ta-lecz Niemcom to uchodzi.
WKOCHY. Bieda we W1oszech
otworzy4a nareszcie oczy tamtej sze-
mu rzadowi, DO OTTO W tych dniach
og}oszony zosta} ~nareszcie dekret
kr6lewski, moca kt6rego centralny
zarzad fnans6w pahstwa z gruntu
zostanie zreorganizowany, przez co
Rad oszczedzi rocznie oko1o 8 mi
liony frank6w. Pe1na IT, .ecia Geese
urzednik6w tego zarzadu posz}a "
odstawke.
Katolik. (Winona, Minn.) 1893-1895, 1894-12-24
SKRZYPCE
ZACZAR0W ANE

G[Drzen'es sic mysla' m''y
=, czytelniku, pod plekne
nieb;o Wtoch, gdzle pomarah
cze / cytryny rosna a ludz'e
z dawien dawna odznaczyl'
sic ME tylko W sztukach pick:
nych, ale takze W rzemlostach
rozmaitych. TAX mp, W Kre.
monte wvrabiano sfawne IA
caIy SWAT %skrzypce, a mlstrzem
mad mistrzami W tym konszcle
b7l Amati. Jego skrzyce wyda-
walY najpiekniejsze, nairzewniej
sac .ony,naturalnie ieslj ma Mich
gra6 umjan6. Bee skrzypce to
tylko martwa rzecz, W kt6ra
dopiero reka skrzypka cycle
wlewa. Drzemiaw Mich s}odkie
tony, ale trzeba ie umieG &c
snu zbudzi6. Vice mole i
mistrzowi Amati zdarzylo sic
nieraz. &e ]ego skrzypce W
n;egodre dostaly sic rece, Re
zamiast pochwaly i nogrody
instrument lego nagane /
niewdaiecznosG 2bieral. Koniec
kohc6w, gdy czu}, BE sic lego
ostatnia godzina zbli&a, what
wypieszczone. ozdobne skrzYp~
&c w dlonie umiejetne, pr6bo
wal jedne strung Pc drugiej i
TAX wreszcie przem6wi}:
Zakl!nam wszystkie tony
ktore w was zfo&y}em, a2eby
spsIy snem twardym i ME
przerwanym; " noe wigilljna
jedynie przebudzic sic maja j
przYniesG swemu wlssciciolowi
szczescie.
Wkr6tce potem zasna} mistrz
ma wieki, a pozosta}a rod7ina
spisala ostatnie s1owa niebosz-
czyka ma pargaminle / wlozyfe
go w skrsYpce. z bieg'em lat
przechodzlty owe skrzypki
zaklete q rak do rak rozmai~
t7ch cz}onk6w rodziny Amati,
ale CLOS ich byl twardy i
szorstki. Niejeden mlstrz tonow
ogladat 1e, pr6bowaf, ale
kazdy od]o4yt re wzgarda,
mowiac::
To ME skrzYpce ANA
tiego.
Nareszcie po wielu latach
dostaiy sic W s~pusciznie ubo-
giemu grs]kowi vedrownemu.
kt0ry ze swymi 1owarzyszamj
pr2ybYf ga chlebem do Me
mice. BYi to iuz cztowiek W
podeszlYm wieku a towarzYszy-
IA mu 20 Ietnia corka Lucya.
" pevnem mies,ie niemiec-
kism, zachorowal skrzypek
niebezpiecznie, t~owarzysze
poszli swoia droga, zostawisj2c
go ma }asce Iosu / corki.
Choroba dIuga i cie2ka 20
chfonefa cay szvzupiY grosz
oszczedzouy. Starzec wsta}
wreszcle z io2a bolesci, ale
2m7slV postradaf ma zawsze.
Jedna tylko jasna myil pozo-
staIa W lego pam;eci, 2e jego
skrGypce zaczarowane rae.
przeciez odezwaG sic mus2a
GAIA si]a uroczych ton6w, Ae
mu szczescie przyniosa. Ola
eego ME rozstawal sic z niemi
ami ma chwi]e, chociaz gi6d
nieraz cie2ko mu dokucza} a
skr2ydce byiy jedyna jeszcze
rzecza, kt6raby spleniezyG
sno&ua.
49, Dam CT 80 talar6w "a
twdj Itchy instrument. Giovanni,
chociaz on ami polowy tel
sunny ME wart, ale chce CT
dopom6d7, m6wj} W po}owje
GruGnla pewien kupiec, zaj
mujacy sic kGpowanjem rzeczy
osobliwych lub staroswieckich,
do starca, ale teraz gdy
wigilia ga pasem, "a mic W
swiecie ME rozstal5V sic
Giovanni ze swemi skrzypcami.
Ma mysl o zblizajacych sic
x--,L Da2~ N..21-
Katolik. (Winona, Minn.) 1893-1895, 1894-12-24

broczyhca ;.
= Coz 'najq znaczYt s|owa
,,moje Amatl?' = pyta1
ciekawie przybY1y.
Eurya opowiedzia}a W
kr6tkich siowach pochodzenie
skrzyrcY }egende do mich
przyv azana. Artysta, gdv&
r1eczyw.Scie b}} MIN nieznany
d. bcoczyhica, w2ia} instrument
b',zei do swiat)a, opuka},
Y"6bowa1, nasluchiwaf, Pc
t}ugiem badaniu xblizyl sic do
}o2a Giovanjegoi pyta}:
Me chcielibYscie mi
waszych Amatl powierzYc'
~tarcze?
= Owszem, JAZZ 1ajchetDiej
powierzam ci je, zacny panic:
TAX Go mas Mkt ]eszcze Lie
przem6nii Cd czasu, jakesmy
nasza piekna cjczyzne ~opusclli.
- A wiec sluchaj, s>arcze.
So to prawdzlwe Amati a
suma, xtora "a nie odbierzecie,
wyratuje was z biedy. A teraz
pos}uchaicie ich gtosu.
Nleznajolny wyja} pudeieczko
z kieszeni, poszuka} w MEN
strun, za}o4y}, pokreci}, wy
pr6bowal. Pojedyhczo odzywa-
~ sic najprzod tony, potem
coraz glosniejsze, s'lniejsze
akordy; artysta zachwycony
doskonaioscia instrumental grail
i grail coraz d}u&ej, coraz
dluze] coraz piekniej. coraz
rzewnlej, echem wesolei wig
lijoej p'e6ni odezwa}y sic nagle
sciany ubogiej izdeb1i =
= stodko, mile, coraz %ciszej.
brzmiafy strunY, al ucich1y
zupe}nie.
Artysta trzymal jeszcze diu.
go czarodzleiski instrument W
swych rekach a kucya poca-
}unkami je okrywala. Och}o-
nawsay z wrazenia, przysta~
PHI do lola starca. Iucya
zbli4yla slabe swiat}o lampk1
do jego twarzy, myslac, ze Spi.
Mi}y usmiech igrat ma jego
ustach, pochYli}a sic, chcac 60
poca1unkiem rozbudzi6. Ale...
o0l'cze zimne jak u trupa -
zasnai, zasna} IA wick. Smierc
dobrottiwa wyzwoli'a 90 Cd
trosk i udreczeh, umar} wsr6d
rozbudzonych dzwiek6w GA
rodzjejsklch skrzypcy.
Zaprawde, pokdj ludzion
dobre] wolf, pok6j tvemu ojcu.
Nsjwieksze szczes:ie praynio
nv mu skrzy9ce, jak Ma tyn'
OTTO w Mich ukrytYm pargami
nie n%apisauo. [ twoja pray
szEusc bedzle zapewr11ona,zajmq
SIC przysz!Ym twym losem.
TAX wlec lnjtosG chrzescis
ska zbudGlla tony zaczarowa
uych skrzypcy. Pitsi przecud
ga piyn4ca z serca przepe{
nionego l1toscia ola nleszc2e
sllwych ulofysafa do snu
Nlecznego sko1atanego czlo-
wieka, ktory ma sniecie tax
ma}o spokoju szczeScia