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Evening star., 1896-03-17
c. C. SLOAN & Co, AUcTs.. 14o7 G ST. NV.


TRUsTEEs' SALE OF BRICK DWELLING
KNOWN AS NO. POI Z STREET NORTH.
BY virtue OF a certain deed OF trust. dated The
nth day of March, 1894. and duly recorded in
Llber No. 1885, folio 366 ct sel., and at the re-
que st Of the parties secured thereby we will offer
for sale at public auction in front OF the premises
on FRIDAY, MARCH THIRTEENTH 1856 Ar
HALEPAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
Washington. District Of Columbia. and known and
distinguished as and being the eastern twenty two
t22D feet front by hundred 600, feet deem OF
original lot numbered three 81, in square numbered
nye hundred and sixty-eight GGS), together with
the impro: cments, consisting of n brick dwelling.
known as No. 40 street northwest
Terms easy and made known at time of sale. A
deposit cf 500 required at time of sale.
ARCHIBALD NJ. McLACIiLEN,
ROBINSON WHITE,
mh"-d's Trustees.
1.-THE ABOyE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
until WEDNESDAY. MARCH TWENTY -FIFTH
1Ss6. same hour and place by order of trustees.
mhl3dts
RADCLIFFE. SUTTON & CO, AUCTTONEEIS.
CSucocssors TO Ratelifre, Dar & Coz
STOCK n OF ,, MEMS; LADIES', MISSES BOYS
BEING THE ENTIRE STOCK OF a WELL,
KNOWN DEALER DECLINING BI'SINESS.
AND REMOVED TO OUR SALES ROOMS Fnls
CoNNENIENCE OF SALE. to be sold by nucs
tion within sales rooms,
go PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest,
On FRIDAY MORNING,
MARCH TWENTIETH,
AT TEN O'CLOCK.
In lots to suit, to which invite general attention.
mh16-4t RADCLIFFE. SUTTON 4 CO.. Aucts .
RADCLIFFE SUTTON & CO., AUCTIoNEERS,
Evening star., 1896-03-17
Trustees.

0ETIIE ABOyE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
until WEDNESDAY, MARCH TWENTY -FIFTH
lst6 same hour and place by order of trustees.
Evening star., 1896-03-17

THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO.. Aucts. H mh7 d
Evening star., 1896-03-17

GEORGE i. Wight. Trustees.
No. 14O1 14th ST. NV. }
W. W. WRIGHT, Jr, Attorney,
Guntcn bldg. mil 1.dSds
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

An experiment is being made ut the
Elmira IN. " Reformatory of the Of.
feet of diet as q moral agent. Under
the wage earning system Of the re.
formatory the inmates must earn their
living and keep a credit balance to
their accounts in order to progress
towards their release by parole. To
maintain this credit balance a prisoner
must restrain, regulate and exert him.
self in way which shows his improve.
ment. Hitherto the diet rate has been
inaexible, but now an enlarged scale
OF dietary privileges is provided, in.
creaslng from grade to grade, SO that
the prisoners can out OF their own &C.
cumulations select meal by meal at
their pleasure, provided always that
they keep their expenditure within the
limits OF indulgence allowed by the
government Of the reformatory. It is
believed that many OF the prisoners
will, Tor an inviting table menu, pay
tie necessary price OF moro attention
to work and cipline, and thus pro.
gress along the lines of reformation.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
Ouear ANlmai rygMieS.

Pygmios are not confined to thelll
man race, but are found among Ii
lower animals. One OF thu mol| ID
mnr|1s5le OF these dwarfs vas spell.
OF elephant which formerly Lived d
tho island of Malta aud in valga
parts OF Italy, where lts bopes d
now found. This creature, jqdgl
from the bones which have besna
lected, WAS about the size OF shA
90 we can imagine the baby pygns
q perfect elephant not maebMlel
than O cat an animal readily Mt
the open palm Of d strong man'AM
Dwarf elephants are not unkloM
day, and several lave been brought
this country: where they seem q
velop wonderful intelligence.
The Shetland and other ponia1
the pygmies among horses, andhi
early days there was q horse hardlI,
large as fox, ii we may lellept
evidence of the rocks which havepp
served tue remains Of various tn
horses.
A very beautiful pygmy deer geq
is found on the Sunda Islands. Iba
little creatures are not much blgga
than a cat, while the young are bag
tiful little animals, hardly the slzsa
o small rabbit, yet perfect in sA'r|
ana form. The ordinary musk deere
Central Asia is u pygmy in every ssEs|
of the word, and one OF the moit !.
t:active OF the tribe. To the naEph|
ist it is an undeveloped creature
is about three feet in length, tvea!|
inches high at the shoulder, and "
in the maIe largely developed canla|
teeth that project, SO that they q
very conspicuous, and are ussa ]. N
weapons in the contests which ths NJ
tie creatures wage one with snotAs !
The sperm whale is perhaps, !, y
largest, or very nearly the lsrgeia11
ing ANIMAL, cad in singular coau |.
! to it Is the pygmy sperm that ~ :! y
covered on the New Jersey candsaV]
years ago and forwarded as . ~ '
prize to the National Museum at WI
iugton. While the real sperm Fp y
is possibly eighty feet in Length, n
pygmy speciman is but eight !, !.
little creature has the peculiar DIV
head. the toothea inv OF the big spa ,al
but is o very diminutive edition o
especially when seen with tho y
who found it. It's newly born w.
are when nursing not much i ..
than a rabbit, while the osaa ~
sperm infant is thirteen OF toM !: u
feet in length. Denver Repapual
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
Trees Crowned by Mistletoe.

A few miles ont OF the town of
Rouen, France, there is IN avenue of
trees, chiefly old apple and OAK. This
avenue is about two miles long, and in
winter every tree wears crown OF
mistletoe, and clusters Of parasite fill
almost every joint. It is supposed to
be the only avenI<o in the world where
such sight is to be seen, or where the
romantic and festive plant is to be
found in such profusion.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
A Remarkable Collector.

Arthur Hamilton, a wealthy anu 9 y
centric Englishman, has jrs died 81
Vienna, leaving behind him rsnsI|
able series OF collections, Lot tn o. u IL
singular of which consists OF 5Su]
buttons representing all the unl@ll
of the different armies OF the wy. \.
Another collection is made o. q II
teeth of all the most formldaole " J.
beasts, while in contrast to tn's :, 4
1852 fans which originally belonss', 4 !.
the most beautiful women ~
world.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
WHY SHE WEET.

Willy-'I found mother the other
day crying over your book of poems. F"
Ills SISTERS Fiance (delignted)-
ooh! is that 500" (Aside). "Ah!
what glory. What fame awaits mo {!
A man who can bring tears to the eyes
OF such hint-nearted woman as that
is certainly great, and no mistake. /"
10 Willy. "She was really weeping,
Willy?"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
THE CRUELTY OF wArr,nr

81 hate to do such thino I,
the edltress OF q campaign nes,,,,s
in a woman's suffrage commas
"But politics is politics"
"What's the matter" ashaa Il
husband, who was waiting to -, /.
some copy into the composing ~
"I've written IN article tlst 5
lose tho rival candidates. two n.
sand votes, ut the lowest calculat;.,,
'Haye you discovered somelS,1
damaging in her record%
eyes. I can show beyond a ds,A
that sho is wearing u lust year'sh1
net, and that her clothes don't am
because she makes tAom le,selia]
Washington Star.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

The conscience of Europe may yet
be aroused, remarks the cynical Chi
cage Record. There is always tho
fearful prospect that somebody by
seeking to interfere with the Turkish
atrocities may precipitate an unfair
division OF the Sultans territory.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
AN EVERYDAY SCENE.

Observation-Disclosures all TINT i,
about in that house-weaaing?' =
Resident-"No. A new bah, .
rived lust night, and all tho wous,i
the neighborhood are going into.s,
sizes over it..
"Who is TINT tall man all the i
men are crowains arouuds'"
edo is q minister, come to 6zadl
for tho christening"
"Anl who Is the short man who i
tracts 80 much attention;"
ale is tho Doctor"
"Ah! I see, That o.aceount i
low, who is being pushed out OH
way OF run over, is tho hired man,
preeume?'
500; he's the father. "-ysW Vi
Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
ON TIE SAFE SIDE,

"Hello!" said the voter to the Bill
vile election manager, "Ten o'clock
at night, and the polls still open?"
eyes, sighed the manager, livery
urgent case"
"Why, the law doesn't allow you"
"The law be hanged! !" cried tho
manager. "Major Jones hain't voted
yit, an ne bought new rifle yester-
day, an sent word he WIZ a.coming'.
l hnin't got thing ag'in the law, but
sslf-preseryation's the fust law err No.
ture, an I'm self-preser7ationls i"
Atlanta Constitution.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

Research has revealed to the Bath
(Me.) Enterprise that the first ply.
stefan to practice in that town and its
vicinity was woman. It was about
1850, and her field extended over O.
large section of the country. There
is no woman practicing medicine 10
Bath to-day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
The ssS. 4. L. A." Of Burma"

Burmese humanity to animals 4,
so far as to provide bufaloes AeF n
stables with mosquito netting IN
mosquitoes are as annoying " s !.
as to human beings, but when aa y ~
OF doors the buffalo Gun prosse','' n. 4.
self by rolling in the mud and ls'' s
it cake upon him.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

says the Boston Globe: "The fact
chat there are lS9, 955. 81 miles Of rail-
road track in the United States, is
only tantaliZing to tho average man
who cannot get pass"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

There are 113 firms in Michigan =
gagged IN the salt manufacture /,
yearly output Of the State ~ ID
creased within the last thirty .nv !: IN m
from 1000 barrels to nearly 4,VVv's
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
EARDAROuS,

Wiping tho gore from his glittering
weapon the desperate looking young
man seized piece of cloth and re.
moved, as we'll as he could, all traces
of his horrible work from the face OF
his victim.
Then he Strengthened himself up,
pushed the unhappy wretch away from
him, and, in voice Of thunder, called
out:
''Next!"
He was tho apprentice. Chicago
Tribune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
WI. Willy-'.Yes; she said 1 NJ
broke her heart to think Fla, Sc aea,1|
ter OF hers s, was going to mar. as2
Puck. thaks
A DILEMMA.

Old Mrs. M, who was s.,,.
found h.: herself in a trying pesI
words: 1a u I'd
., " You see' my dsugAts, B.,,;x
married married TO one O. these lops,ss.!|
doctors c, and my daughter Kst 's! =
allypath. If I call in tho hom ,o
my allypath son.in- law an his ~ :
mad, an if I call in my allypatS' \.
in.law my homoypath son.in.I .
his wife git mad, al if I go ah - J
git we'll without either q ,em
they'll both he mad, go I DOM u Is
Id better die outrisht."- D.sh''1
Free Press. ~'Va1
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

There have been only two instances
in our history, says the Atlanta Jour-
nal, in which Presidents OF the United
States were elected by the House OF
Representatives, and in both cases tho
contests in the House were protracted
and exciting, and the results greatly
aggravated the amnesty between the
opposing political parties. The first
instance was the election OF Thomas
Jefferson for his first term. According
to the Constitution then in force, the
Presidential Electors voted for two
persons, and the person receiving the
highest vote was to be President, and
the next highest to be Vice President.
The candidates were Thomas Jefferson
and Aaron Burr, Republicans, on one
ticket, and John Adams and Thomas
Pinckney, Federalists, on the other.
1t was we'll understood by the voters
that Jefferson and Adams were the
opposing candidates for the Presi.
dency, and Burr and pinckney for
the Vice.Presidency, and the expecta.
ton was that to carry out this under
standing the electors would cast at
least ono moro vote for the Presiden.
tial candidate Of their party than for
the Vice.Presidential candidate. The
Federal electors did this, giving Ad.
ans sixty.fyo and Pinckney sixty.
four. But the Republican electors
cast seventy.three votes for both JEFF.
'erson aud Burr, thus making q tie
between them md throwing the cleo.
ton into the House. 1t is probable
that this tie in tho Republican cleo.
toral vote was brought about by an
intrigue Of Burr, who hoped that by
throwing the election into tho House
he might himself be chosen President,
the Feaeralists preferi1g him TO jeff.
ferson. His subsequent career ex.
posed his intriguing, unsorupulouu
and desperate character. But the Re.
publican representatives in the House
stood firm throughout the long strug-
gle, and eventually elected Jefferson,
he receiving tho votes of ten States,
and Burr tho votes Of four. The ex.
element attending this election re.
vealed fault in the practical opera
rion OF the mode Of electing the Presi-
dent and Tice.President, and was fol.
lowed by the constitutional amend
ment providing that tho electors
should designate the person voted for
for President, and the person for Vice
presldent-the plan now in force.
The second instance OF IN election of
President by the House was that of
John Quincy Adams, in 1925. There
were four candidates for the Presi.
denoy-Adams, Henry Clay, William
Fl. Crawford, and Andrew Jackson.
There was no election by the people
or electors, and after stubborn and
angry contest in the House, the friends
OF Adams and Clay united, electing
the former. This result, too, caused
great excitement throughout the coun-
try, and many charges of bargain and
corruption,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
Over the Handle Bar-Sure 1ndica
tion-Superior Talent-A Differ
ence-The Laugh Saved
Trouble Etc..

She smiled at mo as she swiftly passed
Over the handle bar;
That SUNNY smile WAS tho maiden's last,
Over the handle bar;
She carromed hard on cObblestOne.
She took II header she couldn't POSTPONE:
Her ling heels in the moonlight sho1e
Over the handle bar.
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
A NATURAL INFERENCE,

"The most curious thing in the
world" began Bix!ey.
"Hush" hoarse]y whispered the
Mortified Jun]sins, with gesture to-
wards the door, "she's in the next
room. "-Rockland Tribune.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
A CORRECTION,

81 tell you," said Mr.. WinterberrJ
after his return from his trip. "there's
no place like home"
"Yes, there is, pa, said little John.
ny Winterberry.
"Ah? And where, ny son?" asked
the father.
'Home, Of COURSE said Johnnie.
eff there wasn't any hclne, there
wouldn't be no place like it. "-Har.
per's Bazar.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
SURE INDICATION.

"What do you regard as the most
reliable weather report, professor"
"Thunder. "-Detroit Free Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
WHIT pHEVEGTCD HEN.

Deaf Mute Lover (speaking through
finger sisns)-"Piease sing for me,
dearest"
Deaf Mute Loved One (ditto, re-
gretfully)-"l emit dear; I have o
sore thumb. Judge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
Tai]Or-tsTrinIn Driroq. 7
IN LUCK.

Fiegel-f'I had bit Of good for.
tune at the races the other day"
Ellis "lnaeel! backed q winner"
Fiegel-"Oh, 10! but I discovered
when / got there that / hal left my
money at home. "-Bostou Globe.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
A DIFFERENCE.

"Madge, you've been married un.
happily once; why do you risk it
again."
swell, you see, this is another
man. Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
OUGHT 10 BE EXCUSED.

"Every human being should Go his
share toward uplifting the masses OF
his fellow men,
"Well, I've done my sbare-l ran
on elevator seven years. "-ChlcaGo
Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
EyPERIENCED.

She was married to her third hus-
band and they had had quarrel.
81 guessed how it would be, Will
iam," she said. "You are rs bad as
the others. fudge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
SUPERIOR TALENT.

"Do,s your wife understand poll
tics, Pilcner?"
"No, but when she puts up lunch
with eggs in it she does not forget the
salt and pepper. "-Chicago Record.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
DIsCOUNTISG TIE FUTURE.

C]erk-"N7hat shall I charge Love-
leigh for this suit he is to be married
in?"
Tailor "rriple prices. He won't
be able to buy another suit OF clothes
for the next five years. truth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
THE LAUGH SAVED TROUBLE.

"Why do you laugh at his stale
jokes?''
eff I did not laugh he would think
I did not understand the Jokes and
would try to explain them. truth.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
DOUBTLESS.

Little Tommy-"Why COOS the
leader of tue orchestra wave his stick
about in that manner, mamma"
His Mother lilo keep the hies OFT
the music, l suppose. '-Louisvillo
Post.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

It was many days before Lanty
Riorian was even pronounced out OF
danger, and many weeks before he
was able to get actively about, or essay
any kind Of work, SO heavy had been
the loss Of blood which he had SUI
fered. The circumstances were hushed
up ss much as might be, lest passen-
gers should shrink from travelling by
by q line upon which such dangers
were possible. Within an hour of the
occurrence a large gang had been put
to work upon the weak spot; and no
subsistence can ever possibly take
place there now:
But the director who had travelled
upon the line that evening was, as
stated, an eminent surgeon, and has
interesting museum containing mis-.
siles, weapons, and the gruesome Curl
osities OF great hospital surgical
practice. Prominent amongst these
is the broken necked. breast pocket
whisky flask, still stained with blood,
with which Lanty Riordan had made
his red light.
And Lanty would still do an heroic
action for one he honored and loved.
1t was the pesky small things and do
inSs Of life which needed his care, and
which proved too much for his reso-
lutions. When his life had nearly
ebbed away, he could turn his pale,
cold face aside from the surgeons
brandy flask and ask for water, re.
membering his oath. Frank Leslie's
Popular Weekly.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
I,anty Riordan's Red Light.
81 r. MANIFOLD CRAIG.

DOR Lanty Rior-
dan !"
At the merest
mention O / t h G
name everyone
connected " i t h
the Grand South
ern all W q y
smiled. That is
to say, everyone
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07
BUDGET OF FUN.

| BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
Over the Handle Bar-Sure Indica-
tion-Superior Talent-A Differ
ence-The Laugh Saved
Trouble ETC..
She smiled at mo as she swiftly passed
Over the handle bar;
That SUNNY smile WAS tho maiden's last,
Over the handle bar;
She carromed hard on cobblestOne.
She took II header she couldn't POSTPONE:
Her tWinkling heels in the moonlight shOne
Over the handle bar.
cleveland Plain Dealer.
SURE INDICATION.
"What do you regard as the most
reliable weather report, professor"
"Thunder. "-Detroit Free Press.
EXPERIENCED.
She was married to her third hus'
band and they had had quarrel.
II guessed how it would be, Will
iam," she said "You are rs bad as
the others. "--Judge.
A DIFFERENCE.
"Madge, you've been married un.
happily once; why do you risk 1t
again."
"Well, you see, this is another
man. Chicago RECORD.
SUPERIOR TALENT.
"Do,s your wife understand poll
tics, pilcler?"
"No, but when she puts up lunch
with eggs in it she does not forget the
salt and pepper. "-Chicaso Record.
THE LAUGH SAVED TROUBLE.
"Why do you laugh at his stale
jokes?''
EFF I did not laugh he would think
I did not understand the Jokes and
would try to explain them. "-Truth.
DOUBTLESS.
Little Tommy-"Why COOS the
leader OF tue orchestra wave his stick
about in that manner, mamma"
His Mother ''.ro keep the hies off
the music, | suppose. '-Louisvillp
Post.
OUGHT 10 BE EXCUSED.
"Every human being should Go his
share toward uplifting the masses OF
his fellow men,
"Well, I've done my sbare-l ran
on elevator seven years. ".-ChicaGo
Record
wH:T PREVENTED HER.
Deaf Mute Lover (speating through
finger sns)-"Please sing for me,
dearest"
Deaf Mute Loved One (ditto, re-
gretfully)-'I can't dear; [ have o
sore thumb. Judge.
A NATURAL JNl7EREyrE
"The most curious thing in the
VERDI" began Bix!ey.
"Hush!" hoarse]y whispered the
Mortified Junkins, with gesture to.
wards the door, "she's in the next
room. "-Rockland Tribune.
DIsCOUNTISG TIE FUTURE.
Clerk "What shall I charge Love.
leigh e. for this suit he IS to be married
Tailor-*tTriple prices. He won't
be able to buy another suit OF clothes
for the next five years. truth.
Fiegel-f'I had bit Of good for
tune at the races the other day"
Ellis" Indeed! backed q winner ?"
Fiegel-"Oh, no but I discovered
when I got there that / hal left my
money at home. "-5oston Globe.
A CORRECTION.
81 tell you," said Mr.. Winterberry
after his return from his trip. "there's
no place like home"
"Yes, there is, pa, said little John.
ny Winterberry.
"Ah? And where, ny son?" asked
the father.
"Home, Of course" said Johnnie.
IF there wasn't any hclne, there
wouldn't be no place like it" -Har-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1896-11-07

car which had been his dwelling, he
looked for the battered old stable
lantern in which he used to place his
candle, and which had that morning
been thrown out Of the hut. He found
it amongst the sweepings and rubbish
which, together with his very primitive
furniture and himself, had had to
give place to oil cans, iron bolts and
stores OF all sorts.
'The blessed saints be praised ="
cried Lanty, "ihere's ten minutes of
candle in it yet: San the express will
be here in less time"
To so heavy a smoker as Lanty
Riordan, matches were very neces-
sity of life. Under shelter of the hut
the half soberel fellow stopped, and,
at the third attempt of very shsky
hands, succeeded IN lighting the
sputsering bit OF candle which Mr..
Roche's coachman had given him some
days before. AS he stopped, the fat
whisky flask fell out of his breast
pocket; the neck struck stone: ar d
before he could pick up the bottle
nearly all the spirit had guraled out.
Snatching the flask with a haste
which caused the loss of most of the
remaining contents, and slightly cut
ting his hand on the broken neck.
Lanty uttered rueful exclamation.
and made sure of the last teaspoonful
by pouring it into his mouth. Then,
as the light Of the kildling candle in.