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The evening times., 1896-01-15

I've no doubt both were unusual. But he
with the reply that Dr.. Talmage would
be right down.
| was ra ther surprised and pleased.
formally, and now / was to meet him face
to face and TO feel the warm kiudliness OF
his nature. / recalled certain passages in
his famous lecture, THE Sunny Side. of
Life" Here was the opportunity To find
out by what method the great preacher
helped life TO be sunny. And So l waited
patiently his coming out to me.
1t was3 O'Clock when sat down, and it
me. Ladies and gentlemen passed through
the parlors frequently, and stared at my
strange appearance, sitting there. II quite
while | waited. Being unable to stand it
mage to say u woman had been waiting
over an hour
COULD NOT BE BOTHERED
I heard a door open and shut. and some
one came to inquire If DR.. Talmage's car
riage had been brought around. Then IN a
minute heard the servant say, "Dr. Tai
mage here is i woman waiting 10 speak
to YOU.
"Er-wen 1 can't be bothered" was the
rather inpatient reply, aud then he came
into the parlor aud stood at distance
from me, pulling on his gloves, nad no
idea he was SO tail before, nor that he was
Continued on Seventh Page
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door swung back, but the footman seeing
only very shabby woman hes1tating there
speedily closed it again, all but enough TO
frown out upon me.
sis the Rev. Mackay-Smfth at home!
mo, he can't see any one, SAID this
supercilious fellow.
Els he at homer persisted.
"Yes, he's at home," snapped the root
man, "but he can't be disturbed He won't
see any one"
How do you know he won see any one?''
demanded with dignity. "Wilyou please
inquirer"
At this the footman allowed me to come
into the hall, and then explained that the
doctor was at lun ch and he wouldn t disturb
him.
"I will wait, then," announced.
The footman gave gesture of despair and
withdrew to carry the Intelligence to the
pastor, lunching in his big oak dining
room. l sat down to waittn the magnificent
hall, where tapestry, arnlor and paintings
decorated the walls, and rich rugs were
strewn over the polished floor. There
was nothing antagonistic to me in these
surroundings. They were very delightful.
1 sank back on an oak settle, admiring the
artistic taste of the Rev. Mackay-Snith.
There was a hush in the well-bred, low
murmured conversation when my announce
ment went in, and in minute it was re-
sumed, and the footman returned to me.
"Dr. Mackay-Smith cannot see you. He is
lunching. II you wish to see him you must
return at half past two"
'Can't wait here?"
mo, you can't wait here" snapped the
The evening times., 1896-01-15


me some pieces of white cloth, and went
back to wash the mirrors and pick up dried
pieces OF bread and butter and dirty dishes
that sat around on window silis.
asked Lettie presently IL She was thrOu gh
with her sweeping, and she said yes. So
got pail OF hot suds in the laundry, and
after another sird 2gle for recognition sue
ceeded IN being told where the scrub brush
was. | found it in Il cupboard that was
in state of wild confusion, dirt, and
reaches. | managed TO get a scrubbing
cloth after numerous appea s. and then q, :
scended to my stairs. Lettie had not only
left the widest and longest pair of stairs
Tor me, bIt she had not swept them.
The only reason that ] relate these details
Is TO point olL that the work N the mission
is not properly supervised. That was ap-
parent 10 ule at every turn in the women's
quarters.
/ swept my stairs down, and Lettie
caine TO look at NE ana tell me not to
bother much with the scrubbing, that it
wasn't worth while. However, l went to
work, recalling lessons that good old
New England aunt had given n.c about
doing things well for the sake OF my own
self-reSpect If for no other reason.
/ scrubbed down the first flight, and then
went TO prayers with a few OF the women.
Then l finished my stairs. While l was
at work the gentle young woman who pre-
sides at the desk came TO talk to me.
She told me was doing my work very well.
She asked me Il few questions about the
prospective place, and advised me TO
leave soon TO see about the situation. She
also told me that some one had been to
inquire about the.
This intelligence was rather alarming.
SO / haStened to finish the stairs and get
away. Miss Fish was lunching and feed.
ing her cat and she stopped To look inter-
ested when Miss Annie came in. She said
something about what good girl | was
and she was sure l would get a place.
Miss Annie laughingly said she hoped
wnfIl6 oats p I
As l went down the stairs Lettie leaned
over the banisters and said: Going after
your place? On, you'll get it. You're
too" / wondered. if she appreciated the
necessities OF these qualities so much, why
she didn make use OF them.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

disposed of the lunc heon by giving it to a
young man with his Goa buttoned up to his
chin and his hat pulisd slouchily over his
eyes.
He was going drearily along the fence
around the grounds of the White House,
looking as though he had just gotten out
OF the workhouse and had neither heart nor
money. When l said to him, Here, boy, is
good luncheon. Don't you want it?'' his
face took on complete surprise and he sur
yeyed my attire and person as though won
dering how could have anything to give
away. But he took IL gratefully and thank
ed me- When | reached the end of the long
square looked back, and he was still look
ing cautiously after me.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

What do I care about these clothes, any
how?' s
TOLD TO DO sCRUBBING.
! deposited the Dust as she told me and
went back for further orders. The matrou
was still being pacified. She paused long
enough to tell me that was to scrub down
one flight of stairs, and that my companion
in labor was to scrub down another. As
she hadn't helped me sweep the dormi-
tory, she could sweep'd down the stairs and
the halls herself.
Miss Lettie, who had been doing up her
hair in curl papers, took the broom and
started 10 do her work. Having nothing
else to do, / preceded to clean up the
three dressing tables that were very dirty.
l went QUITO the laundry to get a basin OF
water and a cloth or towel. VenturiDg to
ask Mary for towel, brought down an-
other storm OF words.
Il haven't got any towel at all. l don't
know where there is any towel. There
amt no towel. Now, get out of my way"
But can't l have a soled cloth CT some
kind. There must be some cleaning cloths"
persisted.
''Shut up!' she screamed. Don't you
ask me again. ! tell you, there amt no
towel or cloth or rag. That's all"
What do you WANT" asked Miss Fish,
coming out to the scene OF action. Having
IL explained to her that was idle and want
ed TO clean the other room up, she tod
Mary that IL wasn't necessary to snap my
head Off. One of the other women gave
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Talmge so elouuently said last Sunday
night, ..Tbe three greatest things that a
man can do in this world are To save man,
a woman, or a child.'' Now here was l;
offering a minister chance 10 90 one or
the greatest things in the world.
But 1 couldn't find the minister. A choir
boy told ne he was not in his study. In
the little hallway, leading from the vestry
into the church, was an Illuminated inscrip-
tion, framed and placed conspicuousIy
on the wall. 1t read:
'.Whomsoever thou art who eDterest this
church do not leave it without prayer to
God for thine own soul anu Tor those who
minister and those who worship here"
It was a good admonition and pondered
over it as / returned through the beautiful
church to the street.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

servant out OF patience with my persis tenct.
You can go a way and come back.
| went away and waited a hall hour. III
was not 2:3O when | returned, but a
quarter pa ST the hour. | WIS afraid the MN
lister would forget me, and did not wish
him to succeed in doing that. Therefore
when | rang the bell again was not pre-
pared for the prompt reply Of the footnlan;
DIR. Macka y-SDiith has gone out. lie
never waits for people
But YOU told ME 10 come back at nan
mast two. and il isn't that late vet.
II can't help it: he's gone lie SAID ne
wouldn't see any more people thlS week.
His hours are 9 TO 10 and to 3.
Well, it's to 3 now
We'll lie ism I here.
..Is he at the church!
"Yes. he is ,,- !, ,,,,.
Asst. Johns Church lay directly III my
path for the next call decided 10 Try 10
find the doctor there. l went INTO the
beautiful and sacred edifice ana let the
glow from the stained glass WINDOWS cfesi,
into my soul. 1t was very pleasing, ana
didn't blame any person Tor preferrlhg
such har,nonics OF color 80 b1lirus-Spdt t',l =
women in absurd squashed hats. anu 1
knew that my personality was Dot again
upon the environment.
Still / was great rosslhiiity' as br'
The evening times., 1896-01-15
MINISTER'S WERE COLD.
Drs. Talmage and Sunderland See
by Miss Wilbur

Drs. Talmage and Sunderland Seen
by Miss Wilbur.
/ next went over to the Arlington Hotel
and went in the ladies' entrance of the an
mex A colored haliboy sprang to the door
to open it for me, aud then almost let
it close in my face as he took Ia my dis
reputable appearance. -.
Il want 10 see DR.. Talmage. Will you
find out II he will see me?r 90 - - -
Will you send up your card?'' Inquired
the servant, facetiousIy.-a-- ---.-------
NO, sir; and l won't send up my name.
Just ask him if he will see a lady who is
very anxious to speak to him.
Sit down in the Parler," said the fei
low, and then as did so he fingered a
minute TO consider either his erraIld or me.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
BROKER JOHNSON CAUGHT.
Philadelphia Absconder Was Found
in Florida Bound for Havana

Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-Chief of De-
tectives Miller has received dispatch
from Tampa, Fla, announcing the arrest
atthat placeof Benjamin. johnson, the stock
broker who abscoDded from Philadelphia
a week ago with a shortage of about S15 :
900 In his accounts. The arrest was made
by City Marshal Grantley, of Tampa.
When 1t was learned several days after
JohDsou's departure that he was making
for Southern Florida, the local authorities
communicated with the police departments
of southern cities giving a description of
the man. aud requesting his arrest. 1t was
due to these efforts that the absconding
broker was captured.
johnson will be brought to Philadelphia
as soon as the necessary reluiSition papers
shall be secured. 1t is believed that his
Destination wSs Havana.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
ArDR. MACKAY-sMITH's HOUSE.

The Footman Was POmpous and the
Pastor Would Not see Her
The next call ! had to make was III
the northwest part OF town. ! wanted
to try more of the pastors OF the CIT!
,bar,rore went To the handsome home OF
Rev Alexander Mackay-Smiih. l hau de-
cided to tell him that being or ms iait!'
l had venturcd to come TO him ior heip'
and was wiling 10 take anything 10 se'
hack to comparative independence.
At the door / fallcred in my hablilinehts OF
woe II wasn't very agreeable TO Iace
the pompous footmaD that Knew always
Opened that door. However, la,s liI,sss.u -, the the
electric button and resigned myseii 10 .he
fate of having it out with him. The big OAK
The evening times., 1896-01-15

that was a beggar out of her head, ana lne
Then she insisted on going down town WIN
me In the herdic, and the aniazcment over , :
this elegantly gowned woman and myself
carrying on an animated conversation va mas !,
yridf-snIaad. tried to make ii appear that
was a protege or something, but US
could not make my friend an actress,
nresently got out OF the herdic and folio wed
in another one to my dcstinau
The evening times., 1896-01-15
WENT TO HER FOR ADVICE.

Mrs. H. b. F. Mcfarland Responded
Cheerfully and Helpfully.
From the Church of st. John walked
on down Sixteenth street to Lafayette
Square, which 1 crossed. went around
the massive pile of the State, War and
Navy building aud turned into F street.
I ascended the steps to the door of Que OF
the most reserved and old-fashioued of the
houses ON that street.
A trim servant, with null cap aud
apron, answered my ring. i asked here for
a well-knowu charitable woman, Mrs. H.
B. F. Mcfarland. The servant, who had
not yet acquired all the suul graces which
70 to make up that culture she simulated,
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Dignitaries Were Afraid.

Perlin, Jan. 1.-THE trial OF Paul
echorens, native OF the Duchy of Luxem-
berg, but a naturalized Frenchman, upon
charges OF treason and espionage, has been
postponed indefinitely. Schorens was ar
rested in connection with the Cologne espion-
age case last fall, and conveyed to Leipsic
to be tried as spy. The supposition is
that the indefinite postponement of his trial
is due to fear that the disclosures of his
trial would compromise some exalted per-
eOnaqeS.
The evening times., 1896-01-15

Stove Works Destroyed by Fire.
Buffalo, N. Y, Jan. 5.-The warehouse of
the Jewett Stove Works was destroyed by
fire last evening. The loss is estimated
at $3.50 900, OF which ST so 600 Is on
stock. The origin OF the fire is unknown.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Daily bargains

We have just received the
first half of a large consign-
ment of Baby Carriages. and
they are MAGNIFICENT.
Splendidly made. strong,
and light, with all the latest
Improvements.
The prices will surprise
you-they are lower than
ever.
The evening times., 1896-01-15
Carpets.

We've a big lot of new
Spring designs in Tapestry
Brussels just in. We were
very careful in the selection
of the patterns, and we are
well satisfied with Our choice.
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Continued on Seventh Page.
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Is the talk of the whole city, 1t be the
either
in
The evening times., 1896-01-15
AID WAS REFUSED
Continued from.sEirst Page.
What do care about these clothes. any
how?"

continuetl from. First Page.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-03-12
Notice Of Sale of Bonds.
{ Mayors OFFICE.
( LYNCHBURa, ONO,
February, 40, 1895.

Sealed proposals will be received ct the Office
OF the Clerk Of the Village of Lynchburg, Ohio.
until Wednesday noon Q2 N.Y. Of April lst,
1885, for the purchase Of forty (4O) Electric
Light and Water Works Bonds of said Village.
Said bonds are of the denomination of three
hundred dollars (@SOO) each, and are numbered
from one to forty, and bear interest ct the rate
OF six per cent. per annum, payable semi -annu-
ally, on the first day of March and September
Of each year. Said bonds have attached there
to, coupons representing the semi. i.annual in
terest, and are dated March LIST, 1895. and are
made payable % follows, to-wit First bond
due and payable on the first day of March,
1898 second, due and payable on the first
day Of September, 1898; third, due and pay
able on the first day Of March, 1899, ana 30 on
one bond falling due on each succeeding six
months thereafter, until September LIST, 1917.
All OF said bonds and the interest are payable
at the Office of the Treasurer OF said Village.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose Of de.
fraying the expenses Of constructing Electric
Light Works and system Of Water Works for
said village, In pursuance to Sections 1886,
1885 and 1887 Of the Statutes Of Ohio, and an
ordinance No. 2S6, entitled "An Ordinance to
provide for the construction Of Electric Light
Works and system OF Water Works for the
Village Of Lynchburg, Ohio, and for issuing
and sale Of bonds and levying tax to pay the
same with the interest thereon" passed ct the
Council Chamber. January 80, 1885.
Said bonds will be sold to the highest and
best bidder for not less than their face value
and accrued interest to date Of transfer
Bidders are required to specify the number
OF bonds bid for, the rate or amount Of prem
ium offered, the amount of accrued interest,
and the aggregate amount including accrued
interest and premium, which is offered for oil
bonds proposed to be purchased.
The right to reject any and al bids 10 re.
served.
No bid will be congidered unless accom-.
panied BY certified cbeck, or cash in the
amount OF four per cent. of the face value of
the bonds bid for, which will be returned 70
oil rejected bidders when bids are rejected,
and the successful bidder or bidders when CON.
dition Of bids are complied with. II certified
checks are used, they shall be made payable to
the Treasurer Of said Village. Bids must be
sealed and endorsed, "Bids for Electric Light
and Water Works Bonds" and be addressed
to the Clerk Of the Village.
By order of Council.
[Attest] HgaH MURPHY, Mayor.
THos. MONTGOMERY, CLERK.
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A GOOD CATCH.

"Green Goods" Men Taken In by Post Of
flee Inspectors at Chicago.
CHICAGO, March IAN important
capture of ''green goods" men was
made Friday by the post Office inspect
ors Of this city, in conjunction with
Deputy Marshals Thomas P. Grey and
VIM. A. Richards, of Des Moinee, La.
The captured men are Chas. Herd, alias
Vogel, ST.; E. Gray alias vogel, IT,, and
Frank Smythe. The capture was made
at the Hotel Delaware, on Cottage
Grove avenue, near Sixty-third street,
and was the result of an appointment
growing out of an extensive correspond
ence and repeated interviews The seiz-
ure was very dramatic, weapons being
freely displayed on both sides and the
guests of the hotel being thrown into Q
panic.
A satchel containing $25 200 in good
money, which was found in the posses
sion of the prisoners, was taken in
charge by the officers.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-03-12
GEN. MERRITT

-
Summoned 70 Waahingto WIN Prob
ably he Sent ON . Secret Mission Of rm-
uportance.
CHICAGO, March IA morning paper
says: Gen. Wesley Merritt, commanders
OF the department of the Missouri, has
been summoned to Washington for con-
ference with the president and his ad-
visors on a secret mission of import
ance. At army headquarters II is said
that President Cleveland contemplates
sending q military commission to Cube
to examine into the condition OF af-
fairs on the island, and it is surmised
that Gen. Merritt is to be intrusted
with the leadership of the commission.
No member of Gen. Merritt's staff is
willing to be quoted in the matter, as
the secrecy that is being observed at
Warrington enjoins silence.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-03-12
SPAIN GETTING READY.

Tho Arsenal at Cadiz Worked to Its Full
Capacity in Manufacturing Guns, Car
tridges, Etc.
MADRID, March THE arsenal at
Cadiz is being worked to it's full ca
pacity in the manufacture of guns,
cartridges for artillery, etc., and the
greatest activity prevails. The city Of
Barcelona is perfectly quiet. Meet
ings were held at Valladolid, Gran
ada and Ovidio Thursday night, call
ing upon the government to adopt
the most energetic measures. Thegov-
ernor of Valencia has apologized to the
United States consul there for the hos
tile attitude of the rioters in that city
toward the consulate, which was at
tackled with stones and other missiles
by the mob. 1t is reported in several
towns that addresses be signed thank
ing the British and French press for
the expressions Of sympathy with Spain
and heralded to the consuls Of those
cOuntriQs