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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

AT the sight Of 90 much money
old Revers at last reIented, and with
tears in his eyes lifted down the
picture, reverently kissed it, and
handing it to the old Jew sank
down in q seat By the side Of the
money, averting mis- eyes from the
picture he thought so much Of.
With an intensely gratified express
sion, the new owner carefully en-
veloped his treasure in his canvas
bag with great haste.
Bon jour, M. Revers,' said the
old Jew as he opened the door.
But old Revers lay with his head
and arms acrosa the table and made
no reply, npon which, fearful that
the old man should repent and
stupidity perhaps SAX for it again,
ne darted from the cottage hugging
his purchase and in Is minutes was
being whirled back to Paris with
the picture.
Could Bernstein have seen old
Revers two minutes after his de.
parture he would have had fit OF
apoplexy, for Revers had now as
sumed an erect attitude, had thrown
of his old blue linen blouse and
kicking of his sabots stood reveal
ed as a man Of about 40, smiling
with the greatest of satisfaction as
he packed into small handbag the
$4,000 francs with a false wig and
beard. Then, with bag in hand,
he emerged from the rear Of the
cottage, which had been his abiding
place for two days only, and made
detour for the railway station,
entering the rear part of the train
as it was about TO steam out, while
tho old Jew sat In another compart-
ment hugging his beloved trea-
sure.
At length he arrived safe and
sonnd in his s.nctum and laid his
purchase before his wife, who as
yet knew nothing of his errand.
What have you there, Israeli
was her inquiry as she peered curl
ously at the daub.
That, my love, that he replied,
pointing to the face Of the Madon-
na, 'is worth only that and he
snapped his fingers, 'but at the back
of that-ah h-h-hp and he gave a
long drawn expression of something
good to come. yes, my love, when
l take of the back from that pic
ture you shall be surprised at what
l shall show you. Be prepared, my
dear Leah; be prtpared.'
With his pinchers he pulled ont
the nails which held the wooden
back tightly in and with an agitat-
cd manner took out the hidden
canvas, but where, oh, whore was
the Murillo, this chef d'euvre, the
beautiful coloring Of the gypsy
children:
Nothing there but one word
plainly traced in black letters on q
gray ground. 'Soldp
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

cup TO THE SCRATCH. lis this
expression derived from the old idea
that witch was deprived Of her
power by person drawing her
blood by scratching her? In the
trial Of Richard Hathaway, as o
cheat and impos.or, at Surrey As-
sizes, March "a, 1903, it was alleg-
ed against him that he did, in the
presence and hearing Of divers per-
sons, falsely, devilishly, and know
ingly, and as false impostor, pre-
tend and affirm that he was be-
witched by Sarah Morduck, and
that by reason thereof he could not
eat, but had tasted ten weeks sue
cessively; and pretended also that
he was affected with divers diseases,
and that by drawing blood from the
said Sarah by scratching he should
be freed from his said pretended
bewitching; and that the defendant
did thereupon scratch the said Sarah
and draw blood from her; and there
upon falsely affirm that by drawing
the said blood he was freed from the
said diseases; whereas, in truth and
fact, he never was bewitched, nor
had tasted as aforesaid, and knew
himself not to be bewitched by the
said Sarah.
Forby, Vocabulary Of East An
glia,' Vol. H., 1880, soys;
Where witch is known to har-
bour resentment against any one,
or to have expressed an intention
Of doing him an injury, it is held
to be a sure preservative il the party
threatened can draw blood from the
sorceress; and many poor old wo-
man has been scarified from the
received opinion that witch will
not come to the scratch. Notes
and Queries.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06
SOLDy

NJ. Bernstein, Willy old dealer In
antiquities, every morning was wont
to repair at II precisely to the old
fashioned Bravette restaurant. At
that particular time he well knew
that business was quiet-so quiet
that to an outsider the place would
seem as if it were going to the dogs,
but instead it was flourishing con-
Germ. So, to the minute every
morning, he took his seat in the
topmast curtained box, ordered his
soup and roll and read the paper
until half past IL, when the first
stream of clerks and others would
begin to arrive. Then, having par
taken of the cheapest repast he
could get, he would again repair to
his establishment at the Base de
Beranger.
As he sat reading his paper one
beautiful May morning and giving
occasional dip with his roll into the
soup his attention was momentari-
ly drawn to two customers who en-
tered and came and sat down in the
adjoining box. He heard them
give the waiter an order and then
went on reading his paper again.
Suddenly he became alert and be-
gan to listen eagerly to the conver-
sation.
81 can assure you, old fellow"
said one in low but clear tone, Il
can assure you that it is q master
piece, a genuine Murillo and a per-
feet gen.
Old Bernstein now began to lis
ten intently and kept very still.
Evidently they did not know OF his
near presence.
a glorious work, continued the
speaker. Such picture of gypsy
children which / have never seen
equaled, and the coloring of it is
superb, magnificent! In fact words
fail me to express its beauties
You astonish me- was the re-
ply. But how came you to discov-
er it? Such finds are few and far
between nowadays
i will explain to you exactly how
it was. Some two years ago we
made very delicate piece of ma
chinery for an English firm, and
the workman who really made and
put it together left us six months
ago. Last week it was returned
for repairs, but unfortunately we
have no one now on the works who
properly understands it. So yes
terday l was ordered to 60 down to
Bernace to see if Jules was with his
father, old Claude Revers, who lives
on a small farm. l dare say you
have noticed the old white house
near to the station
Il have noticed it many a time
when going through Bernace, was
the reply But proceed
However. when / arrived at the
old fellows place, / found on in
quiry that his SON was away in Eng
land, SO my business for the nonce
was done. The old fellow, know
ing that / had an hour or so to wait
for my train, invited me to stay and
chat with him about his son, and to
make matters more comfortable
went below in his cellar to get q
bottle OF wine for our refreshing.
Old Revers suffers badly from rheu-
matism, so he was some little time
before he returned. Meanwhile /
had been looking at coarse daub
Of the Madonna which hung on the
opposite wall when suddenly some
thing prompted me to take it down
and examine it closely. To nv
surprise | saw that the front of the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

Having used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in my family and
found it TO be . first-class article, /
take pleasure in recommending it
to nay friends. J.-V. Foster, West
port, Cal. For sale by w. F..
Greenwell & Son. Leonardtown;
Jos. S. Matthews, Valley Lee, and
all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

Husband ltriumphsntly) )-Pve
done it. ishaye played two games
Of chess bhndfolded. Wife-Well,
I'D like tosrun out for half an hour.
Suppose you mix the bread, mind
the baby, stir the pudding, baste
the roast, watch the vegetables, and
answer the door-beIl for awhile.
You needn't be blindfolded.
Children with weak eyes, sore
ears, or any form of scrofula, cured
by Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

Health and happiness are relative
conditions; at any rate, there can
be little happiness without health.
To give the body its full measure
of strength and energy, the blood
shonld be kept pure and vigorous,
by the use Of Ayers Ssrsaparilla.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1895-06-06

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-04

sorghum talk. You've sold us half a
bushel of spoons; where's the prizes?"
The purchasers had began TO suspect
that they had been victimized, and the
fakir was quick 10 detect their unrest
He began to distribute brass rings TO
those having marked packages, and a
little later began TO hand the same
kind Of prizes to the militia recruits"
holding tickets. These began TO mu--
muir and complain. IF everybody is to
get the same kind of prizes what's the
use of this monkey business of issuing
tickets and standing us in line?"
20, they're all brass rings and pewter
spoons" shouted a stout fellow in
front.
NO, no. my dear sir; if they are not
as represented you can hurl them at
my head" cried the fakir: and then
a running wrangle ensued in which a
number OF victims called the fakir hard
names. One little sawed-off fellow with
fire in his eye and his hair standing
like quilts upon the fretful porcu-pig,
and Kissed You are a fraud and l
want 20 know what I'm 10 do with
these spoons?
"Damfino," said the fakir, throw
EN- in the river or trade EN- for a town
lot"
I'll tell you what I'll do with mine"
yelled the stout fellow, TIL take you a.
your word and throw EN- at your face,"
and as he spoke he made arm-length
room and let drive. The first set OF
spoons struck the fakir in the face and
the blood started from several cuts.
He began TO clutch for his satchel and
shears, and before he could get them
in hand he was in perfect shower OF
spoons. The little sawed-off victim
snatched up a piece OF plank and
smashed the fakir with II. Someone
pulled prop from under the platform
and the fakir went down amid the
shimmering shower. He gained his
feet and made a dash through the
crowd. He was swift runner. but the
little victim was after him like a bee
martin after a hawk. He clutched the
fakir. but the latter turned and whack-
ed him one with the big shears, which
checked his speed. a crowd of two
hundred were in pursuit, however,
and they chased him through exposi-
ton hail and through the tented quar-
ters and finally rounded MIN up painting
and bleeding near The main entrance,
when Sheriff Royse put in an appear
ance, dispersed the mob and put the
fakir in a shanty TO await investigation.
Later on he was allowed 10 depart as
there were no charges preferred against
him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-04

the first turn Russell Fresby took the
lead and held il all around the mile. win
ming by two lengths, and followed by
Frank Irwin, Allis Sherman, Trixy Alli-
son and ToDsy Lee as named. Ais
Sherman weakened on the last eighth
and allowed Irwin to take second place.
Time for the heat. 2:29A.
Now came the second heat of the free
for-all and no prettier sight has been
seen n the track this meet than the
work of these animals around the turn,
down the back stretch and down the
home stretch. the field pushing Cover
nor Strong in whipping contest for
first place and again the Texan passed
under the wire winner by neck in the
fast time of 2:24A.
The fourth and last heat for yester-
day of the 2:35 trot was the best of the
race. Allis Sherman took the lead at
the half and after gaining three lengths
could not keep the pace and allowed
TriXy Allison to whip up to her wheel,
but the wire was too near and Allis was
pushed under a winner by half length
and no speed to spare. This race will
be finished today. Time for last heat,
2:2Sh.
The race Of the day took place in the
third and last heat of the free-for-all
1t was a contest all the way round be-
tween Governor Strong and Pat L., and
they moved around in a style that
meant speed. the whips began at the
three-quarter pole and down the entire
stretch, and the shouts of the onlookers
and the calls of the drivers, the horse
from Texas and the gamy son of Re-
publican fairly flew in under the wire
with Governor Strong winner Of the
heat and race, Pat L., second, Trouble
some, third and Silxerthorn fourth in
the wonderful time of 2:201a. Had the
track been in a prime condition the
heat would have been trotted in PIP or
better.
The go pace was postponed until to-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-04

SContinnAs an Tai-s ps.>A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-04
TAYLOR & PARROTTE, CHICAGO.

Manufacturers and wholesale dealers
in Hats, Caps and Gloves. viii have
their immense line OF samples open
during fair week in sample room No. ;.
Hotel Carey, Wichita. October ] 20 ).
II. II. ASHLOCK,
Salesman.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
ANOTHER BATCH OF VICTORIES.
The Rebels Reported Defeated and Scat.
tered Fight Two More Battles

The Rebels Reported Defeated and Scat
tered Fight Two More Battles
HAVANA, April 29-General Salcedo,
commanding the Spanish troops operat-
Ing against General Maceo, tho insurg-
ent leader. has won great victory. He
attacked Maceo's forces at Para Hueco.
After severe engagement, during
which the Spanish troops fought bravely,
the forces OF the government were vic :
torious. completely routing the insurg-
ents, who lost many killed and wounded
The survivors, OF Maceo's command
were dispersed and have sought refuge
in the mountains. The insurgent band
com manded by General Garzon has also
been completely defeated with great
loss in killed, wounded and prisoners.
Nearly all the survivors of this band
surrendered themselves prisoners 10 the
Spanish authorities.
All the orders given by Captain G lem
eral Martinez de Campos since he asr
sumed command in Cuba would lead the
ordinary observer to suppose that there
has been great laxity In the adminis-
tration OF the war department by Gem
ersl Calleja, the captain-general whom
he superseded and Is now on his way
back to Spain. Even the sanitary SER
vice, 30 essential in time Of war. seems
to have suffered greatly from neglect.
The national interests were also appar.
emily neglected in other directions. 1t
Is believed that De Csmpos will discern
that the rebellion could have been pre-.
vented IL proper precautions had been
taken In time. Happily, the activity OF
the new captain general In the direction
OF general plan OF campaign against
the insurgents will, it is confidently
expected, soon produce . beneficial
result.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
MURDERED BY HIS FRIEND.
James r. Wallace Killed by
Louis 9haner.
Soth Men Well known in Roanoke.
They Had Been to North Carolina
to the Races and While There Quay
reled-On Their Return to Danyi,Ie
the Quarrel Was Renewed with the
Above Result.

Intelligence was received In the city
yesterday morning that. James u.
Wallace, who is very we'll known here.
was shot and instantly killed in Dan.
vile Sunday night by Lewis Shaner, of
Lynchourg, who Is also known to the
Roanoke people and police. s>s,,
" The story OF the shooting. as told
here, was as follo US: Both young men
had been to Re dville, N. c., to the
races, and, while over there, had a mis-
understanding, which was apparently
settled satisfactorily. When thew
reached Danville they went to saloon,
where Shaner began to use rough Ian
guage. Wallace said, ~ don't wsnt to
have any trouble with you" and, in
making the remark, turned partly
around. As he turned he was shot bv
Shaner.
1t Is understood that Shaner at once
went to Whites livery stable, where he
had previously ordered horse to be-
saadied and Immediately left the city.
Late last night the following dis.
patch which throws but little lieht nn
the tragedy WAS received by Associated
Press from Danville:
DANvILLE, Va (, April a9-The lower
part OF this town was thrown into a
state OF great excitement last night over
the shooting down of James T. Wallace.
q well-known man about Danville bv
Louis Shaner, well-known Young man
from LYnchburg. The shooting took
place at the house of Fannie Loft at
about 9:40 o'clock and Wallace never
spoke after the first shot was fred, the
ball entering the left side and passing
through the heart.
The second shot entered und ,r the
left shoulder blade and was undoubt-
edly fired as the wounded man turned
from his assailant. AS soon as Wallace
fell Shaner ran from the house and
made his escape and up to this hour
had not been captured and nothing has
been heard from him.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
A Bank Robber Rolled.

DUBUQUE, Town, April ga stranger
walked ineo the Iowa Trust and Saw
ings Bank to-day and. walking up to
the counter window, behind which the
funds for the days use was piled, struck
the window with a small hammer that
he carried with the evident intention
Of grabbing the funds and escaping be-
fore the employees had recovered from
their surprise. Teller Maurice Brown
was standing near and as the window
broke he took in the situation at once,
and, grabbing revolver near, shot the
man, the ball taking effect in the head.
The robber. who gave his name as
Leonard Lees, is seriously but not
dangerously wounded and is now under
arrest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
The Corbett and Fitzslmmons Fight.

NEW YORK, April 29.-Joe vendig,
manager OF the Florida Athletic Club,
has put up $4,000 forfeit money to
guarantee the clubs ability to handle
the fight between Corbett ard Fi.zsim-
mons. Vendig claims tbas under the
agreement the Florida Athletic Club Is
not bound to hold the championship
match at Jacksonville. but is empow
cred to hold 1t under ite auspices in any
city where 1t would be possible. should
legislation in Florida prevent the fight
IN that State. 1t now remains for Cor
bett and Fitzsimmons to put SIS, 900 each
as guarantee to the Florida Athletic
Club that they will fight under Its su-
spices.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
President Gompers in Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va, April Eek -Presi-
dent Gompers, cot the Federation of
Labor. arrived In Norfolk this evening
and was escorted to hotel by commit
tees from several organized labor
unions. Tomorrow night he will de-
liver public address on "Organized
Labor, the Republics Savior" In an
interview with tine Pilot reporter Mr..
Gompers said that ell branches of labor
In the United States are feeling the
beneficial effects of the business revival
now in progress.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
To Seek an interview with Count Ito.

LONDON. April 29.-The Times to.
morrow will publish q dispatch from
Kobe saying that the Russian and Ger
man ministers left Toxic for Kobe YES
terdsy. The dispatch adds that it is
supposed they intend to seek an inter.
view with Count Ito, the presidents OF
the Japanese council of ministers, and
with Viscount Mutsu. the Japanese
minister of foreign fairs The French
minister is also expected here at the
same time. The Mikado has arrived at
Ykoto from Hiroshima. Tho Times
correspondent, in conclusion, says: 81
learn oflcislly that Tueeday's grand
celebration of the eleven hundred tn
anniversary Of the founding of Ykoto
has been postponed, ostensibly on &C.
count OF the illness OF the Mikado.
Evidently the Bituarion is grave"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-30
GA ToGNT'S
DINNER TO-DAY.

jackson.
olives.
BoIL-Jambon dc York with cabbage.
RoAsT-Prlme ribs OF beef drip gravy, loin OF
pork apple sauce your chicken English dressing.
ENTREES -Larded tcnderloins of boaf o Ia mode,
lamb pie la maintcnon, California pears u Ia
pompadour.
VEGETABLEs--Crea potatoes, escaloped toma-
toes, Lima beans, baked sweet potatoes, Carolina
steamed rice, sugar peas
PAsTRY-Rola pola with French brandy sauce
coacoanut pie
DEssERT-Bisque ice cream, lemonade, pound
nuts, almonds, London l. raisins, coffee, tea,
chocolate ice tea, milk, buttcrmilk corn dodgers.