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drove through a lonely district until the
dreamy influence of the night overcame me.
and / drifted into a somnolent state mid
way between sleep and waking.
/ was aroused by the sudden hating OF
my horse, that gave a frightened snort
and planted both feet firmly before him.
A subdued sobbing, as of a woman in dis
tress, fell upon my ears. and. leaning Tor
ward. I peered into the moonlight to dis
cover whence il came
A high brick wall ran close to the road
way, covered with ivy and lchens, and
leaning against an angle of this. few
steps before me. was a slight girl!Sh FORM
draped in dark mantle
1 sprang to the ground and softly ap-
preached her Her face was buried in her
hands and she sobbed bitterly.
"Mademoiselle,' 1 said. speaking in
French. you are in trouble Can l assist
you in any way?
She lifted her head. and the moonlight
fell upon the most beautiful face / have
ever seen. Absolutely faultless in feature.
it was surmounted by a crown of yellow
hair that shore like gold in the glare of
the mOonbeams, while a pair of deep violet
eyes that even tears could not dim looked
earnestly into mine
who are you?' / asked, gently, "and
why are you here?
Il am Amelie de Boursons. monsieur.
and l reside at the chateau just within
these gates.
ed to the powerful impression her exqtis-
tie beauty had already produced upon
ray heart
but it is late" / continued; surely some
great misfortune must nave befallen You
to bring you here at this hour.
1T is true. monsieur. she replied, struS-
Cling with a nav paToXysin of grief, to
morrow is my wedding day
The tCne of'deSpair in which these words
were uttered startled me.
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CONTRACTORS sHREWD SCHEME.
With n Hand Organs Aid His Men
Worked Faster.

Win u Hand organs Aid His Men
Worked Faster.
F. onl London Tit Bits.
Standing in front of his uncompleted fat
building a contractor uneasiy watched the
laborers as they slowly performed their
work. The men who carried in the bricks
and thing from the street were especially
annoying to him. They moved about at a
sleepy and turtle-like pace. and did not ap-
pear to be worried in the least when their
slowness was the cause of delay on the in
side work.
While he was watching them in disgust
an Italian with barrel organ halted just
across the way and began grinding out a
lively march. He had been playing for sew
eral minutes before the contractor observed
the marvellous effect of the music on the
men who were carrying the bricks. They
came out of the building like circus horses
in a grand entree, hurriedly filled their
hods. and then marched back into the
building at double quick, stepping high.
The builder went across the street and
gave the Italian shilling, in return for
which he played lively tunes for a half
hour. During that half hour the Iaborers
did half days work. Next day the con-
tractor ran across another Italian, and
sent him over to the corner to play. And
the labcrers never discovered what q shah
by trick had been played upon them.
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The inn at Loudre was very dfsagreeahle.
The odor of garlic and cabbage and the
dampness and dirt were insupportable,
and so 1 decided to push on to Danvers.
The only vehicle I could procure was rat
Ting two-seated gig. drawn by a bony
white horse of doubtful ability: but as my
destination was only three hours away. and
I was not liable to meet any one on the
lonely road, started off cheerfully enough
resolved to enjoy my solitary drive to the
utmost.
The moonlight. as 1t glinted on the soft
green of the hedges and streaked the gray
of the dusty road, was very beautiful and
before half a league had been passed over
/ heartily congratulated my good fortune
In escaping the horrible inn at Loudre.
After an hours dreamy and delightful
ride / came to a crossroads where with
difficulty 1 deciphered the battered sign
post and learned I must turn to the left to
reach Danvers So, clucking up my DELHI
crate steed which proceeded in half-dig-
nified. half-protesting fashion, turned into
q grassy lane between two tall hedges, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10
VERY WELL" answered. 'let US be off,

VERY WELL" answered. "let US be off,
Refusing my Drofered assistance, Mile.
de Bot rsoEs walked to the carriage and
sprang lightly to the back seat Rather
awkwardly 1 took my place in front, gath
cred up the reins and drove of as swiftly
as I could induce the ancient steed 10
move.
Mad.moiselle drew her mantle closely
over her head and shoulders. and only once
during the long drive did she speak. Then
it was to direct me to the Tregonne road.
With ample time for reflection. my ad-
venture now began to seem rather queer
and uncaLLy, and by the time We discov-
cred the lights of Tregonne twinkling be-
fore US had come to doubt the perfect
wisdom of my present course.
But 1t was too late to draw back now
and the girl was very beautiful.
This is the notary's," said my compan-
ion in her low, sweet voice. indicating by
gesture a rambling structure from whose
windows cleaned a single light.
1 learnd out, found the door at the end
Of long pathway ard knocked upon it
loudly.
A tall. thin man beyond the middle age
holding a tallow candle high above his
head answered my call.
You are the notary?' l asked, briefly
He Nodded assent.
Il wish to be married.
married. he echoed in surprise, "bui
when. monsieur"
Now: at once.
But the bride. monsieur
II will fetch the bride. She Is waiting
without.
1 thought he intended to protest, so
left him abruptly and returned for the
lady. She was already coming toward the
house, and as l met her she motioned MT
to go before, while she followed silently
| up the pathway.
| The ,tary admitted US without cere
| nnony. ard we entered small. dimly
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But Is that so terrible an event?"

But Is that so terrible an event?" 1
asked
III you but knew. monsieur" she said.
how vile and brutal Is the man they are
forcing me 10 marry, you would willingly
save me from my horrible fater'
She accompanied these words with an
appealing look into my face. and then she
dropI ed her head and sobbed anew.
did not stop to reason upon the strange
ness of all this. l was young, generous
hearted man in those days, and could not
re s.st this appeal from beauty in distress.
But tell me- i said, how can 1 save
you from this distasteful marriage? Do you
wish to fly? / have a conveyance close by,
and will gladly escort you to a place of
safety"
ITO fly would avail me nothing" she an
swered with a sweet sadness; they would
follow US and force me to return"
But how else can L save your / asked,
helplessly.
Il do not know she replied with a sud
Den callhness that suggested despair. But
IL less you can rnd some way to suceor
me / shall take my own life'
There was no doubt, from the expression
of her low, earnest voice, that she meant
this, and filed with CONSERVATION at the
thought, 1 racked my brains for some way
to preserve both her life and happiness.
At last an idea came to me, but / trem-
Lied at my own presumption as / sug-
gested It.
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MY RUBY WEDDING RING.
IS 72l427.GG(llGgGl7s
BYL. FRANK BAUM.
Copyright, 1895, by the Bachelor Syndicate)

"Mademoiselle," I said. haltingly, Il see
but one alternative. You must marry me-.
The violet eyes opened wide in surprise.
Marry you, monsieur"
'Tken pursuit would be useless. Being
my wife you would escape this villain who
insists Upon wedding you. I am free and
able to give you all that would add 10 your
happiness, and 1 shall learn to love you
very dearly. 1t is true that am stranger
to you, but assure you l am in all ways
worthy to seek both your heart and your
hand"
She gazed with earnest intentness into
MY face for a moment, and then replied
slowly:
IT think I shall trust you, monsieur. In
deed 1 cannot help myself. l will be your
wife"
There was no coyness in her answer, no
blush tinted the pale, beautiful face: but
she drew herself up with an air of simple
dignity that commanded my respect and
admiration.
Then corne." said. eagerly, I'VE must
lose no time. 1t will be midnight before
we can hope to reach Danvers."
mot Danvers," she replied, shrinking
back as I sought to take her hand; 'let us
go to Tregonne: there is a notary there
who will marry US, and we are far safer
from pursuit.
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AUTUMN AND ROSES.
Some Suggestions of Worth I'm the
Cultivation of the Welcome Flowers

Some Suggestions of Worth I'm the
Cultivation of the Welcome Flowers.
From the Baltimore American
Now is the time thai the successful cul:i-
vator of garden roses begins to look out for
his supply for another year. Having mad
his summer blessed with their deliEh. full
bloom and fragrance, he does not now turn
his back upon the generous bushes, but con-
tinues to extend to them the same care that
was given through their yielding season.
The ground around them must not now any
more than then, be allowed TO become lard
and dry, but by frequent hoeing and occa-
sional watering should he kept light soft
and damp until the time arrives to project
their roots for the winter. Although a l.gnt
sandy soil is most favorable to the growth
of roses, Il should every autumn be co-ered
over with a good fertilizer the food plant
from COWS being preferred to any other and
in selecting this great care should be taken
that ii is sufficiently mature, a green
fermentation is likely TO ensee. which is
death TO the plant
But 1t is not enough to protect merely the
roots of the plant. great lover OF roses.
who has been cultivating them successfully
for thirty years, tells me that every autumn
he cuts long branches from cedar, pine or
other evergreen, and sticks them in the
ground around and between the bushes,
where they serve to perfectly protect their
more delicate kindred from the cold winds
of winter. This is the more necessary as
in choosing a site for a rose garden one
should take care to command as open and
exposed a space as possible, so that during
the summer the plants may receive their
full abundance OF sun and rain, wind and
dew.
Just before budding time in the spring he
fertilizer which has lain on the ground
during the winter should be thoroughly
hoed into the soil, and two-thirds of the
previous years growth should be ruthlessiy
cut, together with all dead branches Moth
ing less than this severe cutting process viii
perpetuate the life and vgor of the plant.
In selecting plants for a country rose gar
den one cannot possibly do better than TO
choose that al least a fourth of them shall
be of 4 Jacqueminot variety. They The
hardest, the most prolific, the most fra
| grant and in every way the most satisfac-
tory roses that one can cultivate.
The rose lover, whom L have here prcyi-
ously quoted, has rose bush of this variety
| row thirty years old, and during all these
| years it has not failed to put forth its love-
| ly blossoms at the rate of one hundred and
| fifty to two hundred a season.
In addition to the fertilizer already men,
| toned. bone and powdered charcoal have
| both been used on the soil for this magnii-
cent plant, the latter's special Office being
| to preserve and deepen the tint OF the rose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

AFTER A DAYS HARD WORK
Take HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
II makes . delicious drink, and relieves fatigue
and depression. A grateful tonic.
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Gladness Comes

hjith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-plcasantc efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipatcdco ndi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, thatit is the
one remedy which. promotes internal
cleanliness without debilit ating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get Its bene-
fetal effects, to note when You pur.
chase, that you have the genuine aIti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxativcs or
other remedies are then not needed. IL
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most sllillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with The
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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Some Six thousand Destroyed by the
Winds Recent Fury.
NJ
70 REPAIR TEE DAMAGES
Chat With%Mr. Saunders of the
Parking Commission.
$4,000 LINE THE STREETS
PIN HE RECENT HUR-

he HESEN L II ~ "
ricane which laid low
nearly 600 shade
trees lining the
streets of Washing
ton, only served to
emphasize the fact
that the national
capital is the best
shaded city on the
American continent.
After these fallen
trees had been cleared
away, their absence
croata6 an small a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-10

density. the solid mass of heavy leaves pre-
senting an impenetrabe surface to the
wind. The topping tends to the destruc-
ton of many roots, rendering the prostra-
ton of the tree by wind an exceedingly
simple natter
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
GETTING READY.
The Stands Are Being Erected for
Tuesdays Ja'ssOOree.

The Popocrats are busy spending
money and time in their efforts to make
the Bryan meeting in this city Tuesday a
success.
A large stand is being erected on the
Esplanade at the Third street end. which
will be used for the speaker and the most
prominent local Pops.
There is some talk Of several balconies
being erected from Market street bust.
ness houses, and fee of from 81 80 to
30 charged to sit on them and look and
listen to the speaker.
Windows and all available space will
be in demand in the immediate vicinity,
and aside from the Understands. we be.
lieve they will reap harvest of silver
who can crowd the most people in their
windows and doors.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
WHAT TTSIT!
Hon. g. s. Val Let's the Maltese
OUt of the Bag!

The Cincinnati correspondent of The
says ex-senator Wall Of
this city was in the Queen City few
days ago, and this is what the correspond
ent says he said;
He is lukewarm for the silver nominees,
and thinks he is redhot for them.
He says that the Ninth will elect
Thomas over Pugh, but admits that
the race will be close. He was here
helping to arrange for Cincinnati
excursion TO help swell the big crowd
they have promised ". J, Bryan at
Maysville next week. He says they
came very near not getting the Popo.
cratic nominee at Maysville, but that
they wrote to him candidly that Ken
Ncky could 90 10, 900 for Mckinley If
he didn't come TO The state, and that
NaySUille could lead the procession il
he didn't come there. They are ex-
pecting to get q big part Of their
crowd from Cincinnati, and have ar
ranged for special trains from all the
surrounding towns"
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Committee on Resolutions

In recent letter to the manufacturers
Mr.. w. F. Benjamin, Editor of The Spec.
tator, Rushford, N. Y, says: at may be
pleasure to you to know the high es-
TEEN in which Chamberlain's medicines
are held by the people of your own state.
where they must be best known. An
aunt of mine, who resides at Dexter,
Iowa, was about to visit me few years
since, and before leaving home wrote me.
asking il they were sold here, statingi il they
were not she would bring quantity with
her, as she did not like to be without
them" The medicines referred TO are
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. famous
for its cures Of colds and croup; Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism,
lame back, pains in the side and chest,
and Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy for bowel complaints.
These medicines have been In constant
use in Iowa for almost quarter Of cen
fury. The people have learned that they
are articles of great worth and merit.
and are unequaled by any other. They
are for sale here by ]. James Wood,
Druggist.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
At T0LLESB0R0.
A Large Attendance to Hear the
Joint Debate.

AS advertised, Hon. Joe A. Parker Of
Louisville, Vice-President of the Bi-Me-
tallic League, and Mr.. Thomas A. Davis
of this city, discussed the questions of
hour, to a large and attentive audience at
Tollesboro last night. The place of meet.
ing was in commodious barn, which
had been fixed up for the occasion.
A goody portion of the audience was
composed of ladies, who from their fire.
quent applause, appreciated the telling
points of the alversaries as much as the
men.
DR.. William Bowman introduced the
speakers, and all who know the Doctor
also know that it was we'll done.
Tollesboro can be depended on to do
her duty for Mckinley and Pugh.
The gentlemen composing the reception
committee were untiring in their efforts
in behalf of the visitors and for which
we herewith tender our thanks.
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PAVEMENT" TOMATO.
A NeIC Variety That Has Sprung
Up ia This City.

The beautiful specimen of tomato in
TEE LEDGER Office window alongside the
largest beet in existence was grown on
the pavement of Front street; and the
following note will explain the remarka-
BILE growth of this more than remarkable
specimen:
Editor Of MaySrtlie Public Ledger:
Handed to you is a tomato grown in the
sidewalk in front of Metcalfe's saloon, on
the corner of Front and Market streets,
in this city.
The volunteer plant was observed and
carefully pruned and attended to, pro-
tected from all assaults of dogs and van
dals, and the result has been watched by
hundreds, who observed the growth of
the plant and its production of fruit.
1t bore just two tomatoes of trim size
-one of which is now sent to THE LED
GER, with this brief history of its origin
and growth and with the hope that it
flavor may add spice to an editors diet.
Respectfully, HoRTICULTURIsT.
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CAN'T COME THEN.
So q MT. Carmel Man Wants HIS
"Free" SHUer Sent.

THE LEDeERs sympathies go out to
this poor fellow; and we lay his case
before Mr.. Bryan and the local managers;
MT. CARMEL, KY, Sep. 10.
Mr.. Tom DdUis, Mayspilie, Ry.-Dedr
Sir: heard that Mister Bryan which is
running to be President was going to
speak in MaYsville this coming week and
commence dividing the fire. silver.
l cant come down that week on &C
count of expecting to have to go for
my mother-in.law or the Doctor any time
after the 18th.
wish If you see him you would tell
him the shape | am in, and for him to
Just send mine up in Charlie Calvert's
bus and will get it all right. Tell him
l am going to vote for McKinly If he
don't send me as much as anybody else.
Tell him am sorry cant come, but if he
says so will see Bruer Farrow and see If
l can get his barn down close to Gilead
and he can noraie there after Sunday
week.
Several will 60 from here aud Foxport
and Burtonsville if he will come. Hon.
Mr.. Maher and Hon. Cassidy from Elem
ingsburgh will be there too expect, II l
see them. l will close Yours.
JAMES ARLINToN.
S-Iwish you would tell him to pay
the bus charges on it-viz., that is, the
silver he sends. Yours, IA.
NJ ~
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12

Mr.. w. W. Dunbar, aged 70, of Locust
Grove, and Mr.. David Dunbar, aged n,
Of Manchester, were in the city yester
day. The latter had arranged for his
brother to come with him here and take
dinner with their only surviving sister,
Mrs. Nancy Cox. aged 81, who is the
mother-in-law OF Mr. E. II. Thomas of
this city. 1t had been arranged that the
dinner party was to take place at the
residence OF Mir. David Dunbar in Man
chester; but Mrs, Cox, having been taken
Ill before the time arrived, and fearing
that these venerable brothers and sister
might not have an opportunity of meet
ing again, 1t was resolved TO change the
program, so the two brothers came to
this city and took dinner with Mrs. Cox.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
A BIO FAKE.
The Mold Up Last Night RGmE.
Fraud.

81 have been held up!"
Such were the words that broke out on
the stiffness of the air last night from one
of the rankest fakes that has ever been
seen around this city.
Shortly after the Huntington Accom-.
mediation on the G. and o., went Fest
last night fellow came up street and
notified the populace that he had been
held up at the c. and o, Depot, and that
gold watch and $40 in money had been
taken from him.
About an hour before one OF the Po
licemen was given the same fellow, with
the instructions to escort him out Of
town, which was done, but the fellow
came back and stopped at the Depot
for few moments. and not caring to
leave town came up the street and made
the break that landed him behind the
bars, where he is now confined.
He gave his name as Lawrence, and
there never was watch or a dollar in
that fellows pockets. unless he "pinched"
them.
Mr.. Lawrence will have nice time
making small rock out of large ones.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
Resolutions of Respect to Miss Core
BarkIev.

WHEREAS, In the course of natural
events one Of our corps of teachers. Miss
Cora Barley, has, during the past year,
been taken from among US by the hand
Of death, just as she had crossed the
threshold Of life and entered upon q
career which promised much activity and,
usefulness;-be it
Resolved, That the teachers of Mason
County in Institute assembled hereby
express, though feebly, their sense of loss
occasioned by the death of one who was
earnest and efficient in school work;
who by her happy disposition. bright
countenance and engaging manner has
sent many ray of sunlight into the lives
of her associates.
Resolved, That we determine to emu
late her noble traits of character, and
also express our sympathy for the friends
and family bereft. AMY GODDARD,
-.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12

The river is now so low that all the
larger boats have gone to the bank to
await the winter rise. The Henry M.
Stanley laid up at Ashland. and the II.
X. Bedford is now running in her place.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12

The POpocrats, Democrats and every
body else are invited to the Courthouse
tonight to hear the eloquent young orator
from Fleming, Hon. John P. Mccartney,
discuss the issues of the present cam
paiRn.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12

Sent 1t to His Mother fn Germany.
Nr. Jacob Esbensen, who is in the EN-.
ploy Of the Chicago Lumber Co. at Des
MOines, Iowa, says: Il have just sent
some medicine back to my mother in the
old country, that l know from personal
use to be the best medicine in the world
for rheumatism, having used it in my
family for several years. 1t is called
Chamberlain Pain Balm. 1t always
does the work" 80 cent bottles for sale
by j. James Wood, Druggist.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1896-09-12
HOIU's This!

Weoner one hundred Dollars reward Tor
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Hairs Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co.,
Proprietors. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their arm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
wALDINo, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blOodand mucous surfa-
ces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all druggists. Testimonials free.