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Evening star., 1896-03-07

1 did not even question how I should
reach monseigneur. which proves that
We often delude ourselves with vain
fears, and climb obstacles where none
exist: For as 1t happened. he was descend
Ing from his coach when I entered the
yard, and though he raised his gold-headed
staff at sight of me; and in a fury bade
the servants oust me, 1 had the passion il
rot the. wit to wave the velvet coat in his
race, and cry my errand before them all.
Heaven knows at that there was such a
sudden pause and about-faces as must have
made the stolen dog laugh had 1t been
there. Monseigneur in high excitement
bade them bring me in to him. the secre-
tary whisper ed in my ear that he had a
cloak that would replace the one I had
lest. valet told me that my wife had
gene to her fathers, second brought me
food and nudged me to remember him,
others ran and fetched me shoes and q
cap; and all-all from the head clerk, who
was most insistent, downward, would know
where the dog was.
But had even then the sense to keep
my secret, and would tell my story only to
the bishop. He heard it: in ten minutes he
was " his coach on his way to the house.
taking me with him. His presence and the
food they had given me had sobered me
somewhat; and l trembled as we wen,
Evening star., 1896-03-07

dog whined again; otherwise all was still
deadly still. At length, emboldened by the
silence, crept out and stole along a pas
sage, seeking the way down.
The passage was dark, and every board
ON which stepped shrieked the alarm. But
felt my way to the landing at the head Of
the stairs. and was about to descend when
some impulse. know not what-perhaps a
shrinking from the dark parts below, to
which was about to entrust myself-moved
me to open one of the shutters and peer out.
did so. cautiously, and but a little and
found myself looking not into the garden
through which I had passed. but into the
one beyond the alley; and there on a scene
SO strange and yet apropos to my thoughts
that l paused, gaping.
On plat Of grass four men were stand
ing, two and two; between them, with nose
upraised and scenting this way and that
moved a. beautiful black-and-tan spaniel.
Ihe eyes of all four men were riveted 20
the dog, which, as looked, walked sedate-
ly first to the one pair, and then, as if dis
satisfied, to the other pair; and then again
| stood midway and shifted the air. The
men were speaking, but l could not catch
even their Voices, and was reduced to
drawing what inferences 1 could from their
appearance.
OF the two farther from me, one was my
rascally bedfellow, the other a crooked viii
lain, almost in rags, with one leg shorter
than. the other, yet face bold and even
handsome. Of the nearer pair, who had
their backs to me, the shorter, dressed in
black, wore an ordinary aspect; when,
however, my eyes travelled to his compan-
Ion they paused. He, it was plain, was
the chief of the party, for he alone was
covered; and. though 1 could not see his
face nor more of his figure than that he
was tall and Of handsome presence, it
chanced that as I looked he raised his
hand to his chin, and 1 caught the sparkle
Of a superb jewel.
That dazzied me, and the presence of the
dog perplexed me. and l continued to
watch Presently the great man again
raised his hand. End this time it seemed
10 me that an order was given, for the
lame man started into action and moved
briskly toward the wall which bordered the
alley-and consequently toward the house
In which 1 stood. My companion of the
night interposed, however, and apparently
would have done the errand himself; but
at the word he stood aulkily and let the
Evening star., 1896-03-07

the king! the king of France in my arms
no longer found it hard to understand
the mans terror of yesterday, or his grief
and despair this morning. He had in
deed played for great stake, and risked
torture and the wheel: and lost! and lost!
I looked at him with new eyes, and a sort
of wonder; and had scarcely time to COM
pose my face, when, the paroxysm of his
fury past. he rose, and looking at me
askance, to see how l took his groveings
asked me sullenly whittier 1 was going.
ITO monseigneur's," 1 said, cunningly
Had answered ''To the Palais RoyaT' he
would ha ye suspected me.
ITO be beaten again?' he sneered
!! said nothing to that, but asked him
whittier he was going.
God knowS!'' he said
When I went out, however, he accompa-
MED me; and we skunk silently, like the pair
of night birds we were, through lanes and
alleys until We were fairly in town again.
By that time the sun was up and the market
people were beginning to enter the city.
Here and there found curious eyes on me;
and, thinking of the company l was in l
trembled, and wondered that the alarm was
not abroad and the bells proclaiming us from
every tower. l was more than content,
therefore, when my companion halted be-
fcre small mean door in blind wall, over
against another small mean door in a like
wall.
do you stay here?'' I said
He swore churlishly. What is that to
you?" he said, looking up and down. "Go
your way, idiot"
was glad to affect like fll-humor, shrug-
ged my shoulders and lounged on without
looking back. But my brain was on fire.
The king, the four-year-old king! What was
to do? To whom to go with my knowl-
edge? And then-even then, while 1 paused
hesitating, heard steps running behind me,
and turned to find him at my elbow, his face
pale, but his eyes burning, and his whole
demeanor changed.
"Stay!" he cried, painting, and seizing me
by the breast on my shirt. 1.-The man who
tripped you up, fellow-you did not see
him?"
at was dark answered, curtly 81 told
you I did not know him from ADAM
But had he" he gasped, you heard
him run away-was he lame?''
could not repress an exclamation, "Par
dieu!' I said. Yes, 1 had forgotten that.
He was. I remember I heard his feet go
cluck-clack, cluck-clack as he ran"
His face became burning red and he stag
gered. If ever man was near dying from
Flood in the head, it was that man! But in
q moment he drew a long breath, and got
the better of it. nodded to me, and turned
away. I marked, however-for I stood q
noment, watching-that he did not go back
to the door at which had left him; but
after looking round once and espying me-
took a lane on the right ana disappeared.
Evening star., 1896-03-07
PART "

But knew, or thought that I knew, all
row, and the moment he was out of sight
set of toward the Ralais Royal like a hound
let loose, needing neither those against
whom bumped In the straiter ways, nor
the danger ran Of recognition, nor the mis-
Evening star., 1896-03-07

1 Cried My Errand Before Them All.
other proceed; who. when he had all but
disappeared-cn so little a thing it turned!
below the level of the intervening walls,
looked up and caught sight Of me at the
window.
Evening star., 1896-03-07

with a Scream I Sprang mt His Throat
throat. and. with the very surprise of the
attack, got him down and beat his face with
my fists. His fellows, soon they re-
covered from their establishment, tore me
OF: but by that time had so marked him
that the blood poured down his face. He
scrambled to his feet. painting and furious,
his oaths tripping over one another.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
cAErEDIN A BURGLAR.
He Opened n Subtreasury Vault that
Bafiled Locksmith Experts.


Bafiled Locksmith EXPERTS.
About six months ago an order ar
rived at the subtreasury directing the
Treasurer to have all the time loci S
on the vaults cleaned, says the San
Francisco Chronicle. Among those
that were taken out was one on re-
serve vault containing s12, 900, 600 in
silver. From the lock on the door to
this vault the lOcksmith took only
such parts as needed to be cleaned,
leaving the rest in the door. When
the vault was closed the tumblers
fell into their places, the "catch" Of
the time lock, or that part that was
left, caught all right, and the door
was securely locked-so securely
locked, in fact, that it was found i'm
possible TO open it again. for the part
of the time lock that should release
the catch on the inside was outside in
the hands of the locksmith. The
combination knob was turned this
way and that, and everything that
would in any way tend TO loosen the
bolt was done, but to no effect. The
locksmith even went so far as to put
a plank against the door and pound
away with siedge in the hope that
something would give way, but still
the door remained securely closed,
and as there was really no necessity
to open the vault the treasury seal
was placed on the door and things re-
manned as they were. 1t became ap-
parent that something had to be
done, however. and it having been
learned that BILLY" Ensign was in
town, he was hunted up. Ensign is
the well-known cracksman whose
ability to pick locks has more than
once landed him in prison, and the
propriety of calling him in was con
sidered at some length before it was
decided to resort to his skill. "Billy"
went into the subtreasury and at
once set to work. He tinkered with
the combination knob for while. and
then, getting down to business, put
his ear against the door and began
slowly to turn the knob back and
forth, listening to the clicks of the
tumblers as they fell into their
places. How he did il no one of the
bystanders could determine. but it is
certain that his manipulation of the
knob affected the time lock in some
way, for he suddenly Strengthened up,
grabbed the lever that moves the
steel bolts, and giving it quick.
sharp jerk, the door swung open be-
fore the astonished clerks. Ensign
knew nothing about the lock when
he started in to open the door, and
all Treasurer Jackson could say was:
Hes wizard"
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE
OPENING.

The State Normal at Troy, Ala, has
the largest opening in It's entire his
tory, there being now 273 on its AT
tendance" course, and 277 on its Exten.
sion, making a total Of $50 in all. The
management expect to run total this
session of above 500.
A Senatorial and a Representative
scholarship provision is extending the
college advantages to all sections of
the State. These are great advantages
to teachers Of limited means, and are
proving popular. Teachers should see
their Senator or Representative as to
this, or the County Superintendent Of
Education.
Many scores of TRAINED Teachers"
have been called for by school officers.
and every graduate or undergraduate
of this college desiring position, has
been located. 1t thus pays to get Pro
fessional Training. DR.. Eldridge. the
President of the College, put in busy
summer locating teachers and answer
ing questions about the State Normal
College at Troy, and has the very large
attendance to show for it. Normal
Schools are a great benefit to our edu-
cational system.
New buildings are to begin soon, and
ten young carpenters are wanted for
one,haf day work and school attend
- -
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
Pape:Matches.

A match has just been invented by an
English genius which promises to be-
come formidable rival to the present
match il general use. The idea of the
invention is based on the old plan of
rolling up paper and lighting at fame
already in existence.
The paper is immersed in wax, stear-
inc and similar substances, and burns
with a light, smokeless and odorless
flame. Cut into match lengths. it is
dipped into PHOSPHORUS wax, like the
common wax match. The invention is
regarded las a timely one, as the wood
used in the making of matches is con-
stantly groDs1ng neca 1cneoo - oostlY.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
A White Deer ns a Mascnf

The citizens of Cook County are
much put out on account Of the staying
Of a white deer which has been roam
ing over that section for a number of
fears, and which was looked upon as
sort Of mascot, and which no one
would harm, until a short time ago
me Polndexter wantonly shot 1t. Such
:urios are very seldom found, but in
story and in song for ages past occa-
honally references are made to a milk
white" does or white deer, which Is
generally supposed to have been a
mythical or legendary animal. This
white deer Of Cook County, however,
vas no myth, for its snowy hide Is
low in pickle in a taxidermist's shop
n this city, and Game Protector Nc
Suire is preparing at the request of
he people of Cook County to make big
rouble for Poindexter, who killed the
tnimal about Feb. 1, during the season
when it is not lawful to shoot deer of
my color. There have been many sto-
les about this celebrated white deer
,ne of which was that Barnum had Of
.ered $4,000 for the animal alone, and
Is now said that Poindexter shot
,he animal to get 5000 for its skin.-
Portland Oregonian.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

The greatest mind, Ike the sweet
est fruit, will generally be found to
contain serious blemish. Frederick
the Great was half-crazy barbarian,
Goldsmith is said to have written
like an angel and talked like a fool.
Cowper was known as the mad poet.
Voltaire's vanity made him the
laughing stock of Europe, William
Pitt had pitiful weakness for tragic
poses, Byron was cursed by morbid
'sensitiveness, Swift died at the top,
Dante and Petrarch were made great
by unsuccessful love affairs, Dickens
dressed like tin-horn gam bier, and
talked like an egotistical boor, Car.
lyle was hypochondriac, Novalis
was half a madman, and Foe two.
thirds lunatic.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tionh remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
tanned condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have a umbling sound or imper-
fect hearing, and when it is entirely closed
deafness Is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused oy catarrh, which is nothing but an in
We will give One Hundred Dollars FOR any
case OF Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
sS- Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
A REMARKABLE MAN.

DIR. 0. L. Dozier, of Birmingham,
Ala, whose card appears in another
column of this paper, has, by his
Hnatchless success and wonderful skill
IN the treatment of chronic. nervous,
blood, skin and private diseases, made
for himself name and fame unexcell-
ed by any specialist of his day and
generation. Read his card and write
to, him If you are not well.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
Ar. You Satisfied with wha. You know

Or would you gladly improve your stock of
knowledge? You may not have $50 or $50 you
can spare for 10-voiume encyclopsedia. but
YOU can afford TO pay fifty cents for a Hand
Book of General Information. You won't want
10 pay even this unless you are desirous OF
huudred-page book. filed with condemned
mass of valuable knowledge, will be read by
you. This valuable Encyclopedias will be sent
Publishing House, 13f Leonard St, y. Y CITY.
Every person who has not a large eencyclopedia
should take advantage of this great offer at
once and store his mind with the valuable
facts collated in this book.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
EnJoyfug II

And the soul of the wicked one wal
next condemned to fall through spac,
ut the rate of a mile minute for 100,
600 years.
"Sayw he shouted. as he passed tha
1O,OOOth ghostly milepost, this beat
any coasting l ever tried."-1ndianap
oils Journal.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
That JOYFUL Feeling

With the exhilarating sense of renewed health
and strength and internal cleanliness. which
follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown
TO the few who have not progressed beyond
the old-time medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes sometimes offered but never accepted by
the well-informed.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
McElREES
WINE OF CARDuD

will bring girls safely through the crisis.
Taken at the first indication of weak
ness, it never fails. 1t regulates the
monthly periods with perfect precision.
Its action is direct upon the feminine
organs that above all others, ought to
be strong and we'll.
Start the girl right. Don't expose her
to the dangers and tortures of dragging
weakness, bearing down pains, nervous
prostration and the debil1tating drains
SO common to women.
McElree's Wine Of Cardui, is home
treatment. 1t does away entirely with
abhorrent ''locai examinations"
Sold at si.oo Bottle BY Dealers In Medicine.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

A monument to Stephen Girard is 10
Re erected In Philadelphia. 1t is only
sixty years since the college founder
died, and Philadelphia is to be con-
graduated for her unusual promptitude
IN beginning to think Of a monument.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

Dobolns' Floating-Borax Soap the only
hosting soap that contains Borax For toilet or
iaundry use 1t is incompatible. perfecs soap for
al uses Try il once. You'll use it always. Order
ofyour grocer. Red wrapper.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

Street-car drivers in Spain receive So per
week; in New South Wales they receive 81,
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

You are a dead shot ON giving nas, .ns ,.,..-
~ stephels, Gaines, No. Thousands tesfifv
sse stme way Send date of birth and 10 cents foyr
.ss.cn oi your life. j.. c. THOMSON Asfrolorer
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

WHEN bilious or costive. eat . Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, l0c., a5o.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

N afflicted with sore eyes use DR. rss..
1hompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell at 10
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

FITSstopped free and dpermanent,vcrr.,, ~.
us atter nrst days use of DR. KLINEs GREAT
NEHyshEsroRER. Free 81 trial bottle and treat
use. SEND to DIR. Kline. 91 Arch st. Phils.. Pa
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for cbIldrs,
,;',. ;anans ai soilens the gums. reduces infiama.
i'oh' aiiays pain, cures wind collie 25c. bottia
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

,,an can sn reeommend Piso's Cure for Consump-
SEND. 1T. Howard IRON IN; ;Astnma.-E. ID. Town
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

MAN matter is sent from Paris TO Rerlin :,
thlty-nve minutes by pneumatic tn be =" y
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

CAsCARErs Stimulate liver. kidneys ana how.
eis. Never sicken. weaken or grippe. l0c.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

st. vftus' Dance. One bottle DIR. Fennerss
Specific cures. Circular, Fredonia, n Y.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

silk spinner in Aleppo, by working from
sunrise 10 sunset, can earn seventy-five
cents day.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

-, Jusr try a 1oc. box OF Cascsrets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made,
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

A WALLPAPER trust is announced.
This is bordering on the intolerable.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your LIE
Away.
II you want TO quit tobacco using easily and
loreeer, regain los. manhood, be made wei,
strong, magnetic, full of new life and visor'
take So-fo-Bsc, the wonder-worker that
MAKES weak men strong Many gain ten
pounds In ten days. Over 10000 cured Bsy
So-to-bsc from your own druggist. Under
nosoiute guarantee TO cure. Book and sample
rec; Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20
axe

Care of your health at this season. See that
your blood is pure, appetite good and all the
organs In q healthy condition. Hoods Sarsa-
psrilla IL the great building-up and blood
purifying medicine and therefore 1t is the
best medicine to take in the fall, whom the
atmosphere Is laden with disease germs from
decayins vegetation. Hoods Sarsaparllla
prevents colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, fsvsrs.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

ELORIDA LANDS. 500 will buy land
IL enough for n farm. have 20 acres OF best fru!t
and vegetable lands near the town OF Grove City.
subdvded into ten acre tracts at Sui per acre One
mile from Lemon bay, two miles from Gulf OF
Mexico. Practically below frost. The land has
natural drainage. with al the timber necessary for
building and fencing purposes. Saw mill near by.
Now. while lands Cheap, Is the time secure n
farm In this, the coming section OF the South Gulf
Coast: Address with stamp ID. w. airline, Grove
City, Florida.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

When the girl comes to be woman
look out. If she starts out in vigorous,
womanly health then it is pretty safe to
say she will be a healthy, attractive,
beautiful woman.
The beginning of womanhood is the
real crisis in a woman's life. Nearly
always something is wrong then in the
distinctly feminine organs. Maybe it
isn't very serious-no matter-the time
to stop disease Is when it starts.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

work apparatus that it would open
Just one hour after the ascent and
close again one minute later. A good
deal of ingenuity has been displayed
In this invention. In order to preserve
the reservoir from the intense cold of
the upper regions it was surrounded
by bath of soda water, which was
expected to keep the apparatus at an
even temperature. In addition the bal
loon also carried two baro-thermo-
graphs for registration purposes at
high attitudes. Attached to the bal
loon are instructions to those who may
hnd 1t, so that 1t may be carefully
wrapped up and forwarded to Paris
forthwith.
In parts Of Michigan, as well as
pennsylvania, there Is lingering be-
lief in witchcraft. This is strong
enough in East OuarseI, Mich, to drive
family from their home. As In other
days, the trouble began in the Michi-
gan village when the children Of
farmers family chased each other
about the farm bowling and scream
Ing. 1t was at once assumed that they
were bewitched, and search was be-
gun for the witch. A pillow was slit
open with a knife. On the following
day it was observed that there was a
cut in the head Of a comparatively
homeless and ill-tempered woman of
the neigbborhood- The knife with.
The Louisiana populist., 1896-11-20

DIR. .. II. DOZIER.
Lock Box 112, BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-06-26
At-LEATHER NEEDS OIL.M
MARTINS FERRY.


Yesterday morning Secretary Nc
Gregor, of the West Virginia Glass
Works, and a number of the Flint
Glass Workers met in the office of the
company and discussed the plans of
working On the cooperative system,
which was favorably received by the
men. Tbs matter decided on was that
all the glassblowers to be employed in
the works are TO subscribe stock TO the
amount of $1,000 among them, and the
stock be worked in. This decided on,
a committee consisting of Secretary
McGregor, Wash. Rose, Daniel Woods,
Charles Huffman and Ad. Coss was APP
pointed to try and raise $4,000 among
the citizens for the purpose of putting
the plant in operation.
Laban Wilson is home from Scio Col
lege for few days visiting his parents.
James McDonough is home from st.
Vincent College to spend the summer
vacation.
Edward Arbaugh, who has been so
very i'll the past few days, is rapidly
improving.
Miss BERTHE Gardner, of Yorkville,
was calling on friends her yesterday.
Miss Alice Wood will entertain
number of her friends at her home on
North Third street this evening.
A number of young people of this
place will give a trolly party this even
ing on the b., b. & NJ F. road.
Howard Smith is home from Lafay-
cite College to spend the summer.
VIII Dawson, of indianapolis, is here
visiting relatives.
The sum of $95 was realized by the
ladies of the Presbyterian Church at
the experience meeting held Wednes-
day evening.
A bicycle road race for riders under
sixteen years is being arranged by the
bicycle club. The race is TO take place
on next Wednesday evening, and is to
be three miles out the Coierain pike and
return.
Miss Anna Green has returned home
from a several days visit with friends
at Moundsvile.
Miss Caddie Virgins, a charming
young lady of Bowling Green. O., who
has been visiting MissSue Dittmar for
a few days, left yesterday to visit rela-
tives at Glencoe. O.
Louis Rothermund and VIM. Lupton
returned home yesterday from Column
bus, where they were attending the
Democratic State Convention.