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RECEIVERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
OF my appointment as receiver of the
property and estate OF Charles N.
Northrop and of his moiety in the part
nership properly Of Northrop & Elmer,
at suit of Mary l.. Northrop vs.. Charles
N. Norihrop, and by virtue Of the order
of sale Of the district court OF the Second
Judicial district held within and for the
County of Albany, in the said State Of
Wyoming, to me issued and directed the
session OF as such receiver, and will sell
at public vendue, to the highest and best
bidder for cash, at the west front door
of the court house of Albany county, sit
uated in the City Of Laramie, in said
county, on Saturday, the Sd day Oi
April, A. d. 1897, at 2 O'Clock in the aft
ernoon OF suid day, the undivided half
interest OF the said defendant, Charles
N. Northrop. in the following described
property, real and personal, of the said
firm of Northrop & Elmer. the same be-
ing all the property OF the firm or CO.
partnership OF Northrop & Elmer sub
ject to BONA f1de partnership debts, to-
wit:
1880 sheep, more or less; 20 head OF
cattle, more or less; 20 head Of horses,
more or less; one span OF mares; 200
tons of hay, more or less: one lot OF
wagon one lot Of harnesses; n lot Of
agricultural implements; one lot Of
tents and herders' outfits; household
furniture; one lot of chickens; houses
and other improvements on land; an in
terest in 1920 acres Of land, more par
ticularly described as follows. to-wit:
Sections II and Is in township IS, north
Of range n west and section Z in town.
ship IS, north of range &c west; title alb
solute to 200 acres Of land, more parti-
cnlarly described as follows to-wit: S u
NE u of section -, township 1S, north
range II west, containing 80 acres; S "
Sc 4 OF section 6. township IS north
range 76 west, containing so acres; NV
a Sc u Of section IL, township IS,
north range II west, containing 40 acres.
Done this 3rd day Of March, A. D.
1897.
PERCY J. GosDEN,
m3a2. Receiver.
, 1897-03-11
FER MIRROR.

OF all the dainty trinkets
On Betty bOuGuir shelf
THERE'S one of glass. ! think it's
A sort of second self,
For nee when for Il r.Inute
gaZcd in II :llun.
] saw IA face within it,
And it was Bctty's own.
Some magic, nccruInancy-
Describe il a. you deem
A sentimental fancy
Or "a fantasy of DRAM
Twas there. IL fresh and pretty
As any face could be,
And l. well, ! know Betty;
That's proof enough for me.
! wish / might discover
By some such wizard art
The C of Bctty's lover
And satisfy my heart.
II / could get that mirror,
What better could | DO?
What queer is might be qucerer-
l might get Betty too.
Felix Carmen i'll Munsey'G
, 1897-03-11

Pedestrian Ito footpad)-Money o.
my life, is it? l was wondering how !
was going to live through this week.
Now 1 won't have to. Very kind of you.
Shoot away.-Boston Transcript.
, 1897-03-11

The willow is one of the most adapt
able of plants. A willow switch stuck
in the wet ground will almost inavria-
bly take root and become a tree.
, 1897-03-11
m3a2.
FOR SALE.

A six and one-half horse power engine
and boiler. in good condition. Apply
at this ONCE.
, 1897-03-11

In ten days a letter from New Yms
will he delivered in Brussels.
, 1897-03-11

omehTT Hderan IsnmM skin %muTI complexion, harImlhM etc, etc
matte Gnahh"c carefully s"erolm IRON thew writings uel~tR authors rectei by the leading hcuuousa
No n. Mrs Inrfretnns Crab Rag the contents" which are very very funny. The
last sttI N h TET HWnhy@ r. h%h@EM IL. 3ngmMm rarMEmn, . .. 1870.
1I NJ Wodci Hok u DIaLoemss, IMr%a an. yn@%"" STn Of Dialogues.
No. ~ iror Magic, c"nhinmm conIh"m amt" exhaustive n,nmi.h for performing over
- & The ionne Amthors assistant d Gnh; r-I "k a Snr@e manual
kas MaammG%T %aTaM imam and III methods dTs@mEo oil to publishers and h You
80 lis How to secure BnInessE Education at IImuc. Ey :et i Of this book a
ome% our leading ulm"g hm~-a and contains Inland mMen rurmsmT emman'B bookkeeping
eeN Nmn M fS r, m mw usCou Lc = m H i,mTnH fIK|t@%G uu,rrs,m ,n.u-
nd ~S% veil S"h m%m" %%g m cam fMHim% Th n nM@r FN and hh dialects bot in prose
Cricket, HamTSTF ~mmH Tennis CrTmII aT@% Amy% ct" ~ """" P""t
r,S = hEI q Minstrel show o., nnrnf CoK C"mi"ainieS OBTAINS Comic Songs.
Esa as sTs Im@? s% % % TrE E%% T F%Sm nM Hhy I MHI%% or SmT smThh nmTaTst ass and Mona
conS NS s Ms - %" mppd SH, N Nwt L@GS h hy roPninr i"thHr m%mT E ,% "mmiHs TMs
.oh 0@M i""M m Ann - %et Mrs lay hsfl iG, "Rn ms" Ma@m ESi~s VIZ
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song pG.@MsS ms* T@Hst@ MNsmnr.s seas oeSB border s"Tn, Humorous re. Nes of Rail
.n; NS s @H m Ths %haiaTn HfMa dyHsmMrr% "r a Nv %"rkD emaiye armrssrr %,, book COZ.
y re- pGpmham Plays IND far"T nr Amatcnr hentrcaS Trnsm os s,rne
"N hM% Pbrreu,,omrv WIZ Em@rr 'TnH"mE rs Srn INV S ~ tM mn m m%SrMW ,r,r.rh,
the mEs@ tM Mansh the ns@o overt Ni& cad aiuN armay of these revelations wi m surprise "pa
nnSasE Fm@M 1% 1M s""M@%s any me. "W %issa %mM ~Mq E "S seTA'1''' 0'
M %M%%h s s Tmk @ az %a m%%amrS S wm WM re- rmm@%rG % r@nEm,mA MWTGr he Sen" The
No. a Tahs of,i dventnrc 3. A. oLT!nrSTK. a large co"mn o. MTnrf Ms OF
no. the poopcmTy papcrs. BVsm%IEY iIEy" AmmnmmVH new new maHamnm om f9
IM S%"nH rns@ Wgh nm,nmm hs muRht. sayngs adh doing o-NrH and An
SIX ,FHmons DMtt RsciMionS %&s S"""n Of humorous and other ren,
unstn the Irish Dutch Negro Yankee dialect both pea nd verse AcurfAnono Asmnso Oft most
No III snap Shots Ty EL $E MAX AmIER MmK TWAIN JOSH RnnrNe ELI PERKINS
tan ssr wEMa n nW%s %@r e .n1a hqT nn%ns ou a. ss s"n""ou'b book containing" some of the bs
No ha Lessons in ShOrthand on Guneys system A complete insrucrrnt book in the
sT ph"aE1py rsoTa~ citing h"nns b~ any A~ nay acquire and b@u. ppndsntn biz, W
, 1897-03-11

Observation-Disclosures has the most
unmanageable name on earth. He says
that there never was but one individual
who endeavored to designate him upon
FIRST acquaintance"
"Who was that?"
1.-THE Clergyman who married him.
He looked at Kinney for a moment,
glanced ut a card in his hand and then
,aid, I pronounce-I pronounce you
man and wife. "-Philadelphia Call.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo QuInine Tablets.
All druggists refund tho money II It
fails to cure. 1Sa.
Ynsal blanka at NM M
, 1897-03-11

I1ssal BLANKS ct this olIeo.
, 1897-03-11

snn.Iy iIluzfr,,I
'
No ms How 10 Train Animals. This
book, written by an experienced animal trainer tolls how
to teach hur-,S. dogs. cat. rtrlIns. gmst. h,ys ,ni 49,
animals, also hirl-, in perform the most rcfna ARK allie trsrk.
anu leafs a intelligence
No 10 Every BOY His Gr"H TOY !faEer.
A,gr"at h"nk Tor boys, ig.., = how to make SIrsIr Engine,
,hptnstarlt' Gamer, WiLIn,tll Mtcr -rni", Flo,frtrai
Machine. "aI"rn,c B.ttrtF !"~uGr Telegraph. Telephone
Maslc Lantern h"at' ht''s, ri'll""m- md many other
',o, -.
W. "|' ~ IFfFffTii fUfIe 10 TIDFfruI-
lure. Il compete pTu.'u.rl guide To the culture or
flowers and plants hy lh"n !. R"HforI. nn" Of the leading
Au,hofiuer upon all mates I"rtiIuiuy to Horticulture.
No. no. Home tmuScuicufs, u splendid col
lection Of Games, Puzzles. Tricks DIy,'rsIrns r,stt,u,,
Experiments, Tahenuv NivnuIs Shadow r,utrrri,n.s ,r,
Ing Charades nni Proverbs. for social Cnthrrinvs. public
anu pr tvhte entertainments aud evenings at home,
10. h"O. .noderH Etiquette for all Occa-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
Alabama Swine Breeders Association s-4 New a F1xture-The Last Hour
 Spent in Viewing the City.

The Alabama Swine Breeders associa- tion reconveneds yesterday morning in the Commercial club and yesterday af- ternoon adjourned until recalled together by the president.
 After remarks by the president yester- day morning the Southern Agriculturist was adopted as the official organ of the association.
 The following were chosen the editorial committed: President s. M. Hanby. Prof. Carey. of Auburn; MT. Bishop, c Talladega, and H. D. Lane, Jr., of Athens.
 Hon. L. F. Culver, commissioner of ag- rieulture, being present, was called upon fer an address and responded briefly.
 Dr. Carey, of Auburn, was selected to settle disputes as to points of hogs be- tween buyers and sellers.
 In the afternoon the Royal Red" the excursion car of the Birmingham Rail- way and Electric company was boarded by the members of the association and trip over the city electric lines and to East Lake was enjoyed.
 At JonesyiIle a. short while was spent at the pens of MeSSrs. Harby and Wads- worth and scoring was indulged.
 The members of the association dis persed to their homes yesterday after nOon.~
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CA-@T0RTAo The fac- H asss;s'. ;'5';'i 5; l><>2Zz1zzS I;.s;;,. ;.:iE
THE FIRE LADDlES
Responded to Two Calls Yesterday On Account of Defective Flues-Cfood
 Work at Both Fires.

The fire department was called to Eighth avenue and Seventeenth street yesterday afternoon by an alarm from box S1, The fire was in the residence of Mr. W. P. McCrossin, and is thought to have started from a defective flue. The damage to the household goods is placed at about $1,000, and to the house, the property of Mir. R. J. Terry, at $500.
 The alarm was turned in at AS o'clock, butithe flames had secured good headway before the arrival of the department. The fire spread to the house of Mrs. Haney, and occupied by Mrs. Garden. But Mttle damage was done. however.
 Another alarm was sent in at 404 o'clock in the afternoon from Avenue A and Eighteenth street The South Side department and one North Side wagon responded. A cottage occupied by white woman was in flames when the fire laddies arrived After considerable work the flames were extinguished, but not before $50 damage had been done. The rocf was almost entirely burned off. It wll5 caused by a defective f1ue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
OMEGA is the best flour.
BLOSSBURG.
Miners of West Pratt by a Vote Decide ---'-- to Adf1ere to the Present Con-
 tract Price Until July l.

Bfosburg Ala, April 21.-(Special Cor respondence.) .)-Mr. Nat Baxter, Jr., MT. Geo. B. Mccormack and MT. Erskine Ramsey, of the Tennessee company, were today educating the miners of West Pratt into the necessity of proposed re duction in the price of mining coal. In the course of MT. Baxter's remarks he stated Unless there was a substantial reduction in the cost of pig iron in this district the rails would rust and the grass would grow up between the ties" He doesn't take at all a hopeful view of the future and can see nothing but break CTS ahead of the boat of which he s captain. According to his statement Birnringha1n' much boasted ability to beat, the world in cheapness of pig iron has bs,sn knocked iffto a smithereen.
 The minors gave a most attentive and thoughtful hearing, and after the with dra,wal of >ncn-miners. a motion, 1t Is said, was put and carried to adhere to the present price until the terrninatton of the contract, which will be July l.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
---7-- 7-a-a- = '. HEALTH IS WEALTH.

We cannot all obtain wealth but it is conceded that the air from the salt sea is very beneficial to health, and a trip from Birmingham, by the Central of Georgia railway and their line of steam CTS from Savannah to New York gives a 5eIiphtful two days sail over the briny deep, which will prove a tonic to the weary or the well.
 Tickets to New York for sale April B to 25 inclusive. at one first-ciass fare and one third, for the round trip, good for return until May B.
 For further information, call on or ad- dress. SOLON JACOBS,
 t,-, Commercial Agent,
 er 1916 Morris Avenue. 4-i8-7t 1916 Morris Avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
WONDERFUL.

It Is not custom ary. for a man to blow his own horn, so I will abstain from long talk. I have often thought, can a man nmy business be a public benefRc- tor? I-must admit yes. Ihave placed an article on the market within the reach of allyr Doctors. lawyers. and merchants are using this goods. and claim 1t is worth double the money J. MaCtin Rye, guar anteed six years old. forSsaie at Wm. Wise, 209, Fl Nineteenth street. at 75c per full quart. Every bottle bears my guarantee label. >5e,-2 vi T Z
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
75c a yard for Black and colored Grenadines. Caheen's this week. @'T
EXCURSION. TO NASHVILLE, TENN.
 ONLY S2,5O ROUND TRIP.

An excursion train will leave Dirming- ham for Nashville Sunday, April z5, 1897, at B o'clock a. m., reaching Nashville at p. m. Returning. leave Nashville Mon = day at 9:30 p. m., making a quisk run back and the fare is only $250 for the round trip, when the regular cost for any other day or train is sle.5o. The Gen. tenniai grounds are finished and it will be good opportunity to Inspect them, as arrangements have been made for exerr- sionists to, be adqitbed.s Thos. desiring ski or Columbia, can do so. as Il makes all stops. D. D. KINNEBREW.
 Excursion Agent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

NO. carries Pullman Union Sleeping car Birmingham to Cincinnati and Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to New York without change. No. carries Pullman Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Louisville, and Pullman Sleeping Car Chattanooga to Cincinnati. J. M. Culp, Traffic Manager, Washington D. c.
 W. H. Green, General Superintendent Washington, D. c.
 ". A. Turk G. P. A., Washington D. c. c. A. Benscoter. A. G. P. A, Chatta- nooga
 c. M Billheimer, T. P. A.. Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION,

Wilmington, N. C., May 6.h-l4th. Cheap
 Rates Offered by the Plant System
 On account of the above occasion the Plant System will sell tickets from all points on their line to Wilmington. N. C., and return at the very low rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets to be. sold May 3rd to 7th. good to return fifteen Q5) days from date of sale. Ar arrangements have been made whereby an additional fifteen days will be given by: depositing' ticket with ticket agent at Wilmington prior to May 18th. n ,ifThei Rlant Eystem has double daily trains carrying Pullman Sleeping Cars making direct connection through sto ides- tinatien.71 For SparticulaFs apply to W. V, LfseY.. Division Passenger Agent, Montgomery, Ala. 41sAss - --s-' 4-i5-36t.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
., Blue and Black CheViot Suits
 $4. .08 at Caheen's this week.
s-.5THE vlTASC0PE.

East Lake continues to draw large crowds, the Vitascope being the magnet. Each afternoon and night sees many familiar faces. who do not seem to tire of the marvellous pictures shown, while those who attend for the first time go away beWi1dered and mystified, and are sure to come again. This afternoon at and tonight at g o'clock and two exhibi- tions Friday will positively be the last.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
4-18-7t.

PENNMANSHIP, Commercial Arithmetic, Bookkeeping. Busi- ness Correspondence, Business Papers and Forms, Banking, Shorthand, Typewriting. Spell ing, Grammar, etc, taught.
 MASStY'S BUSINESS COLLEGE,
 10th St, and Sd Ave,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
WHEN TRAVELLING.

Whether on pleasure bent, or business. take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef- Actually on the kidneys, liver and bow els, preventing fevers, headaches and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50- cent and S1 bottles by all leading drug gists Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company only.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
Blue and Black CheViot Suits S4.0S at Caheen's s this week.
 Are These Your Symptoms?

Is your -Jiiges tion poor? Is your com- plexlon sai1ow? Do you feel lack of en- ergy? Are you bilious? If so take Vi Be Nj Liver Pills. the great European hospital remedy for jaundice, constipa- ton and 1l'3ixer complaints. Price a5 cents. AMZI GODDEN DRUG CO,
 Birmingham, Ala
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

MIR. MAHLER's DANCING SCHOOL.
 Odd Fellows Hall, Fox Building. will open Tuesday and Thursday. April 20 and g, at four o'clock D. m. for ladies. misses and masters. For circulars call at Hotel Morris on and after Monday, April 18th. --.-.-.-.- 4-15-St
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CHEAP RATES
To Wilmington. N. c., Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14th, 1897, Via
 Southern Railway

For the above occasion, the Southern Railway will seE round trip tickets, from all points at the low rate of one limited first class fare. The short line, quickest time, through coaches and Pullman Sleep CTS. Tickets to be sold May 3rd to 7th inclusive, good for fifteen days. For further information, cal on
 J. P. BILLEPS,
 Tray. Pass. Agent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

For further Information as to schedules rates, etc., call on. or write to s. Jacobs, Commercial Agent Jack w. Johnson, U T. A.
 Theo. D. Kline, General Superintendent J. c. Haile General Passenger Agent
 Savannah, Ga,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

For wholesome bread, de- icious rolls, light biscuits and excellent pastry, use OMEGA f10I1r
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLES UNION.

.ryd Milpamgtan. N \; ,,,:, G. May 5th lss7;
 to Wilmington, N. C.. win sell rpundi trip
 tickets at the low rate of sone limited first class for the above oecas sioh. Through coaches and sleepers. fl A-|
 s4 3L sSl Tray. Pass. Agent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
PULLMAN CAR SERVTf,E

Train No. 3S, leaving Birmingham at 5:ss 3. m., carries Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Birmingham and Atlanta. uniting Washington and Southwesterl1 ! Vestibuie Limited. running solid between Atlanfa and New York. thus making no change be- tween Birmingham and New York
 Nos. 35 and S6 carry Pullman dra wing room sleeping car between Birmingham and Al lanta, ana Atlanta aud New York. east bound, and between Birmingham and Jack sonville. Fla, sa -. t,-s'' = ! ra.es sleeping car reservation. etc. cheer. fully furnished upon application 10 office of travelling passenger agent, No. ( North Twentieth street, NBirtIainghan. Ala; tele- phone, ss6 .s- ' ss4s ! isA-I
 J. M. culp Traffic Manager, Washington, D. c. arm
 w. H. Green. General Superintendent, wSshinsT19n:k W fl Tnrk D 6 q wasb,nston c
 c. A. Benscoter, A. G. P. A. Chatta- npoga, Tenn
 J. P. Billups. T. P. A.. Birmingham. Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
fe Table Effective Dec. 20, 1896

Trains Nos. 57 and 5S carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between St. Louis and Jack sonville and Montgomery and Port Tampa Trains Nos. B and 36 carry Pullman vesti- bule sleepers between Cincinnati and Jack sonyiile.
 Free reclining chair cars between Mont gomery and avannah on trains 57 and 5S No. 8 connects at Dupont with through sleeper for Port Tampa
 Train No. 5S, ieaving Montgomery at 7:s D. m. connects at Port Tampa with Plant steamship line for Key West and Havana. Any information regarding routes, rates and schedules will be furnished upon appli-
 W. " LIFSEY, D. P. A.
 Montgomery Ala
 B. W. WRENN, P. r. M.
 H. c. McFADDEN, A, c. P. A.,
 Savannah. Ga
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

The Vieascope, atEast Lake, Thursday and Friday after noon and night. Positively last time. Free except car fare. Hs 1N8TR t Wl
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
BIRMINGHAM MINERAL

sNo. 40 Accommodation from Bloc
 1oh ...*.-.-... ...--..... -.s..s.... lU.5D aru sNo. 42. Accommodation, from Blos-
 ton ,...:....... ....-...... ....... =. 7:2O pm -No. 45. Accommodation. from One
 onta ....-.... ............... lU.UO aIn 'No. A. Accommodation, for Bloc
 ton ........s. ............... - ........ 6:3O am ton ,;....... ........ ........ ......... BOO pm No. A, Accommodation for One
 onta --.......- ....... ............... S:35 pm
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CASToRIA.
yn.s CASToRIA
 The fae- '' rl- sinils " nttE H nn
 airna,n-a / AZYH,-A- every - os- ls<<<Z$Y Z<[L.%<A/ vTapfsx ., ASAB MAh Frames all styles of Pictures ,. MVA1N beaiItifuIly and eheaply.
BUSCH BREWING ASsps
 [,IATION .--..- .. ILI

Recommends the uSe of the grsatesl of z all tonics Malt Nutriness. and guaran- z tees the merits claimed for it. For sale
 by all druggists. ;.ti. ,.ss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

NO. l carries Pullman Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to New Orleans, and Pull man Union Sleeping Car Birmingham to Shreveport No. 3 carries Pullman Sleeping Cars Bir- mingham to New Orleans DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO GIN CINNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
 LEXINGTON.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

NORTHERN ALABAMA RAILROAD
 COMPANY. IefT Time table No. ?, in effect September 2. 1Sg6. at 500 A m -7--f, VI
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

cost of prqdped a fhres
  cheapest and the
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
CENTRAL OP GI. RAILWAY Co.

Trains are run by Central Time.
 Effective April IS, 1897.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
 In Effect Dec. 20, ISeeas sA Trains marked thus @ run daily. Thu @ daily except Sunday. a--iftisYI

ARRIVAL. .''l.4 '1. 7.', q = sNo 1. Limited from fsfieihnati3 3 $40 nm sNo, ?, Fast Line, ,7,fronh New 0rleansl2:Ol pm sNo, 3, Fast Line fropl Cincinnatl.e-,s:4O pm "No. I, Fast Mail from New Or-s
 
 No. ', Accommodation. from De- -- "l. nl No. 10, Accommodation from Mont. HI guusery .-.-aSZ ill., --2i.s "a , 80 pm -, -,s DEPARTURE, .,,., 40, VI sNo ]. LjmiteJ. for New Orleans. 5:4s am .No. 2, Fast Line, for Cincinhati S.l2:S0 p,p .Noa B. Fast Line for New Orleans. 400 nm No. &. Accumnaodation, forH Deca- gNo. Q, Accommodation for Mont ''' ''a 4 SSgoHery ....n...... " aa............. 5:5S am
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-22

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The times., 1897-04-02

| she fan on her knees before me, VIII
carry her to the convent. Tie day for
| mercy has passed"
The reflection pleased the abbc. He had
been made guardian of pretty Corinnc de
Montcsson twho, as all the world knew,
was mistress of the Hotel Beautreillis, in
Paris, upon the death OF her father, the
count For his part, he would have sent
her TO a convent at once, there 70 complete
her education, which, he thought, had been
sadly neglected But the king had put In
a word ana so Corinne was left in her
great house to be the friend OF all the
ne er-lc- wells in the city, and TO disgrace,
as the good ahbe said, the proud position to
which she had been called. Had she done
ANYTHING for him personally, his anger,
possibly, would have been more moderate.
But. Notwithstanding her professions OF
love, he remained the simple cure OF
Yvctte and there he had fretted two
years over his ulisfortunes Then came the
tidiugs that CoTinne had helped the notori-
Gus Coq-lC-Roi, the highwaynan, To escape
from Sartincs, the new lieutenant of po-
lice The news awoke the abhe to his old
resolutions.
al will go To Paris said he, "and place
her with the good nuns of Charenton. She
is like a little wild animal; her claws must
be cut / have been mcrciful too long
This seemed very simple resolution
in theory; but when the Able entered
the dark woods of st Cloud after his
conversation with the three testers in the
masks, the practice of it began to be diff
cult. He remembered that the last time
he had been to Paris, they had led him
such a life in the great house that he had
been truly thankful to get back to his
little hamlet and to his own poor people
He had just a lurking suspicion that his
authority might be laughed at again Be
sides, he was not in Paris yet; and there
before him lay the dark woods against
which the three strangers had warned him.
Bah" said he as he quilted the high
road and plunged into the darkness of the
silent thicket, strange sights and sounds,
indeed Am l a child to he frightened
by old womens tales? Never let it be
said Thank God, there is ducking stool
still for witches; and 1 shall know where
to complain If l am molested. We must
be in Paris before midnight that is GER
tain"
The reflection comforted him 1t was
very dark in the woods, and so silent
that the sound of distant church bells or
the barking Of dogs sounded like voices
from a far-off world The sun had sunk
below the rim Of the western hills now
and only a deep blue-gray light, blending
With pink at the peaks of the clouds,
marked the lingering day.
In the thickets themselves the mystery