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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-27

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic iOc OF CSC.
II Q. G, Q. fail 10 cure, druggists refund moneV
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DO not overlook this item. We con
slider 1t q matter OF great Importance
10 at all times observe the Golden
Rule" Owing TO this fact the public
is always ready 70 patronize the
Guthrie steam Laundry. IF. NJ Curt.s,
proprietor.
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Whenever your laundry Is not salts.
factory, II you will return II before
wearing, we will re-lauudry free Of
charge. Guthrie Steam Laundry.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-27
First published in the Daily Leader
OctL Der 3, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., October
2, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof I'm support
Of his claim, and that seid proof will be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. T., on November 3, 1897. viz:
William II. Bowman, for lots 3, 4 and $
hf NV or sec 9, twp 15n r3, W.
He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Charles M. Corn, Oscar Rlghtmire, AL
fred T.. Sucker and Peter l.. Martin, all
OF Seward, o. II.
426i A. M. CROOK, Register.
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School books and school supplies at
the postoffice book store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-27
TO CURE A COLD ~ ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails 10 cure. csc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
IES0LvEHT NOTICE.

The creditors of j. Marshall Dent are
hereby notified that the said J. Marshall
Dent has applied TO the Circuit Court
for st. Mary's county for the benefit of
the InsOlvent Laws of the State Of Ma
ryland, and that proceedings in insol-
vency in relation to his estate are now
pending. and that the creditors of the
said j. Marshall Dent are requested TO
appear Mt the Office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for st. Mary's county, i'm
Leonardtown, on FRIDAY, the eth day
of May, 1897, at 3 o'clock. p. NJ, to
choose permanent Trustee for the es-
tate of the said j. Marshall Dent.
DANL. G. HAMMETT,
Preliminary Trustee.
April 29--itx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
When Loving xcthers Grew sela.h,

1t is when children reach maturity
that the supreme test of parental love
comes" writes Edward W. Box. discuss
ing the home-leaving of children at time
of marriage, in the May Ladies Home
Journal. "All through infancy and car
~ years the children are more or less
care. And then, just as the parents feel
relieved from cares and anxieties, and
are beginning to enjoy the companion
ship Of their children in the serene and
complacent way which 'grown-ups' have.
there comes fiuttering of the wings, a
remote suggestion of fight. The SON Is
NO less his mothers boy than he has been
and ever viii be. But he is-and who
realizes il So quickly as motherg-in
new and very natural sense, another
woman's hero: and that woman n girl
With her he discerns. away out on the
horizon line, the shadowy lines of
house that Is To become a home. their
very own. The girl, too, whose going
in and out of the house :ias been daily
JOY to the parents-she, too, has become
heroine to some one other than her
father or her mother. II is hard for the
parents 10 realize that this mate Of her
fight can care for her as they have; that
IN her young eyes. in her young heart,
II Is possible that he can be altogether
noble and capablel And after the young
birds have taken fight the parents won
der If sometimes they do not grieve in
their new life. But some fine morning
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

Theodore Galley is charged with
bigsmy in Cecil county.
The southern addition to the
city Of Cumberland is growing rap
idly.
Howard county is gradually sub
stituting iron bridges for all wood
en- bridges.
Immense quantities of herring
are being caught by the Susquehan-
ma fishermen.
Mrs. Lowndes received four hun
dred guests at the executive man
sion in Annapolis.
The cornerstone Of the new Epis-
copal church was laid at Kensing-
ton. Montgomery county.
Ephriam Mutt, colored, failed to
pass examination for admission to
the bar Of Somerset county.
Work on the Maryland and CO.
lumbia Railway has been resumed
ct Laurel and other points.
Henry Ward, convicted in Scmer-
set county Of arson, was sentenced
to ten years in the penitentiary.
DIR. Charles Zimmerman, of Fred
erick, claims to have invented a
partly successful flying machine.
A colored msn is held at Harris
burg, Pa, whose description tallies
with that of Schofield, the Kent
county fugitive.
Ex-Governor Frank Brown will
60 abroad May 8, and upon his re-
turn will take an active part in
Maryland politics.
Col. Buchanan Schley, of Ha-
gerstown. surveyor of the Port Of
Baltimore, was removed from office
by President Mckinley.
The Drexel estate in Worcester
county has been sold to a German
company, who will establish there
the beet sugar industry.
The Frederick Chapter of Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
have adopted resolutions Of sympa-
thy with Queen Olga and the cause
of Greece.
Governor Lowndes has fixed June
25 as the date of the execution of
Simon Hommer, of Cumberland,
for the murder of Samuel McCar-
rier.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
LEoNARDTowN. ND.

From Mondays paper we notice that
Mr. Thos. II. Fowler has besn removed
as postmaster Of MecEtanicsville. We
presume that this was done in retalia-
tion for the removal by the Cleveland
Administration Of Mr.. A. +. Bowling.
However this may be, the removal IL sn
unjust reflection upon Conscientious
and painstaking official and one Of the
best citizens Of our county. Mr. Bowl
ing should have been allowed 20 serve
ont his term and so should Mr.. Fowler.
The new appointee, Mrs. NJ. +. Bowl
ing, win, we have no DOUBT, make good
official, but that fact Is no excuEe for Mr..
Fowlers removal before the expiration
of his term.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

a clearer vision L given them. and they
realize that, after I'll, their children are
only playing the same role which they
played few years before. II il mag
nifcent quality In parents when they so
prepare themselves that they can meet
with the proper spirit-when, in other
words, parental love can get the better
Of seIfIshness.''
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
PART FORREST DKaN,
containing 60 Acres, more or less.

or 80 much thereof as may be necessary 10 sat
isfy the state and county taxes due thereon
Tor the years above named, as follows:
lsse. To County Tax ON Ssts. rate 100 cts. g. &s
3ar commission on same. 90
State Tax on S2tS rate III cts "a
10 e commission on same Of
Interest from Jan uary I. 1st3
lSt0. To County Tax ON Sa4s. rate 90 cts SAB
commission ON same. ID
state Tax on $2fS. rate III cts ~
10 n commission ON same "a
Interest from January l, ls9s-
1894. To county Tax on SEAS. rate IO7 cts. s26s
= commission ON same, II
STATE Tax on Ss4S. rate Ia cts "a
10 h commission on same Of
Interest from January !, isE5.
1896. To County Tax on S24s, rate 100 cts ~ q
commission on same, 10
state Tax on $stS. rate III cts "a
10 h commission on same 0s
Interest from January I. l:aB.
The above described reality n assessed I'm the
name of John ~. Dyer. and Is situated in the
Ord election district of st. Mnry,s county. Ma
rylad. and will be sold by the undersigned To
satisfy the county and State tax and costs stss.
or 20 become dne under the sale by virtue of
authority vested I'm me under Article n 81 the
Code OF Public General Laws OF Narylassd
JOHN w. WILLIAMS.
Late Collector
ENoCH II ABKEI- Attorney
April -. lsss-fss
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred BERKSHIRE PIGS
for breeding purposes, eight weeks old.
- each; per pair, 80. Also, full grown
male, $40. This stock was obtained
from one of the leading breeders OF
Chester county. Pa. and is warranted
pure. Call and examine or write for
description.
J. c. and S. 5. REEVES.
April 2s-1ms Chaptico. Nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
To The Milling Public.

At GARDENERS MILLS you can get
FLOUR "Hillsiale" Roller Process,
put up in neat cotton bags of !,
t, l and 1916 bbls for the lowest
possible price consistent with
good goods. This flour and
fine, Corn
NE Al, are for sale every day in the
week, and for exchange Tor
sound, good wheat and corn.
Bran, 90 cents; Middlings 30cts and
Wheat Screenings Is cts bushel.
With thoroughly equipped Saving
outfit capable of cutting 5000 feet of lum-
Der a.day, will guarantee quick and accu-
rate saving every fair Thursday of every
week until wheat harvest No leaving
your logs but bring them on Thursday and
get your lumber the same day.
AUBREY s. GARDINER,
Sept 20-yt near Chaptico.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Farms Ter Sale.

Farms fer Sale. -
Farm Of 800 acres. fertile, good go.
buildings. situate about Il miles from
OakyilIe and four miles from steanslsoas
wharf. Good state Of cultivation. Price.
$1,000. Terms easy.
Farm 10 acres, good buildings. fine
soil and. well Improved Suitable for
trucking Price. 81 200. Near ". To-
seph's Church. Terms easy.
Farm 90 acres ON st. Cicnacntss Raw.
Fine two-story dwelling. New. Suits-
bic for cultivation Of fruit. Beautiful
view. Terms easy.
small farm, II miles South of Chan
tico &c Cross Roads. Two miles from
steamboat wharf. "a acres. Common
Improvements. Good stand for business.
mercantile or mechanical. Suitable for
fruit. Price, 500. Terms easy.
Small tract of land on tributary of 81
Clements Bay Good dwelling. About
acres. Good fer trucking. Price. $3.50
Terms easy.
10. +. MORGAN,
Leonardtown. Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

Monday, May 4
Faith Church. q
St. sIary's Chapel
Tuesday, May
Parish, chapticoI
Wednesday, N
isll, All Saints d
Thursday, Ma
ish, st. Andrew
Chapel. Leonard
Friday, May !
of st. Mary's a
LeonarJltown.
Saturday, MAY
Parish, Valley L
Sunday, May
Sc. Mary's Chapd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

ALL persons are hereby notified not TO tres
pass with dog. gun or In any other manner ON
my farms located I'm the 9Th election district
Against all parties disregariing this notice the
law will be rigidly enforced.
April Sine EMMA J. SPALDING.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

DIR. L. b. win
Chapel ON Nay d
deliver a Tempo
Kensiree Church ]
Owing to the |
there will be mol
and st. Paul appcl
The Quarterly |
vene at joy Chad
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

FOR COUNTY, coMMIssIoNER.

Messrs Editors-Pieasc announce JAMES
IL. RALEY as q candidate for County Commis-
sioner, and say he will be supported by the
majority Of the 9th election district voters.
Sixth District.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
ron THE HOUSE OF DELEGATEs.

Messrs- Editors: Please announce WILLIAM
= COPPAGEa candidates for the Isrisiarnre
anu say that ne will receive the support OF the
democratic party throughout the county. He
mas always proven true Democrat and II
elected will serve the people of the State %
Maryland honestly and look 90 the advance
ment OF the agricultural interest.
DKxocaATs
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

WANTED by a middle-aged English lady
board In the country In return for lessons in
French, German, Music, Water Colors. light
housekeeping or sewing. Address. Mrs RICH
ARDS, 2lOs Holton street. Baltimore.
April SHE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
charlctj

Mr.. Edward :
made 4 flying trl
turned Saturday,
Mrs. Hillie III
Baltimore for u
A certain yd
Gainesville pai
EN- route for w
rs though he me
pany he failed I
Mr.. George
in our town Sat
Oysters and |
abundance and
burning bright
liams's."
a Young gen
liorhood is imps
parture Of Apr
ta."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
PRICES DOWN ror.~.j.
AT I,HWTHtIt.n y
LEoNADTowN. AuHIVuUV v

Granulated Sugar, &c.
Yard Wide Cotton, &c.
Ginghams, SC.
Outing Cloth, sc.
Soap, &c.
Rio Coffee, 2Oc.
Oil, Best, gallons, COO.
Clothing, fine and cheap.
Shoes, Hats, Caps.
Flannel, 12i cts to % cts.
Dress Goods, new styles, to Is cents
per yard.
Hosiery and Underwear, best for the
money.
Nov. f9-tfx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

between the hours of l. O'Clock, NJ. and !
o'clock. p. NJ. the following real property, 70
wit:
That tract or parcel of land. called and
known as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
POSTPONED 70 HLY fiji


~
y virtue q authority vested in ne - .soi-
Collection Uiszrfcf OF 81 Mars county for
the xesrs &c and I.s6. / vii 01fer for sale b
q the Court House door. Leonsrafown. Mary
land on
TUESDAY, nay n, 1897,
oelock. ,. M. tie following real properly. a 70
That tract or parcel Of land. called and
PART STAFFORD, LABoRousH,
containing ID Acrss. more or les,
or g much thereof rs NAV be necessary 20
satisfy the state and county taxes due thereon
Tor the years above named. as follows:
isas. TO County Tax on So. rate 100 cts. SD
state Tax for Szes. rate fss eta -
10 Il commission ON same Ia,
Interest from January l. iszs.
lisa. To County Tax on So. rate Ios cts. q.
commission on same. n
state Tax on So. rate IA cfs -
10 y commission on same. IB
Interest from January /. lss.
The above described realty Is assessed IN the
name nt Charles A. Cazenor and 4 situated
~, Maryland. and win be sold by the UNDER
signed 20 satisfy the county and state tax and
costs dale or 10 become due under the sale by
81 Of the Code Of Public General Law. 81 Va Va
WILLIAM W. CECIL,
Collector.
The above sale is postponed until
MAY n. 1887.
w. W. CECIL. Collector.
T. b. Abel, Atty.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

NOTICE. is to noti-.s<r
~ ~ my friends and the pub
nc that will be NJ my place of 81
business to attend to IL proper
~ Boots shoes and harness repairing
promptly done
j. L. CONNOLLY,
Practical Shoemaker--tT
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

We see that
people 'ihow I'd
know some pd
this when wit
plum ON their d
The Bishop {
Henry T. salte|
and preach ut q
Tuesday morn
o'clock. The
The cold snd
instant, was 50
weather and \
making a GOO
came another I
and farmers
bench. We ha
Gus damage d
Mr.. George +.
says it is vel
Spring freezes
Wilson Bop
day weeks ruI
tham's sorrel.
award Bond N
that the same
day but their
and the race VI
days race Boz
taken the trac
tl.c claim was
must keep To 1
track is n stra
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
BLACKSMITHING.

HAVING taken possession of Bla, /:
II smith Shop recently occupied by NJ !
rope In Leonardtown, / am prepared /,
give special attention 20 horseshoeina.
l can always be found at my shop .
viii do all work in my line at shortest D.. A..
ucc and as cheap as can be done in n
Terms cash.
April 30-tft
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

Parties indebted 20 8. Y. vieff are notified u,
mAke immediate payment. The recent aenfl,
closing Of all accounts Reeneetf.siis
Dec. o.-ff s.'R. vIEfT
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

New Goods. A. LAWREN, i.
IN has just returned from Baltimore v ~,
new stock Of Dry Goods, Notions. Sh. ..
DC, Meats and Groceries. All nj low -,
prices. Call and see for yourself.
Sept 10.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
LATE COLLECTORS SALE.

RY virtue of authority vested in me as Collec-
= tor OF state and county taxes OF the End Col
lection District of St. Mary's county for the
years l@Es. lss3, 1894 and 1896. viii offer for
sale by pablo auction. To the highest bidder for
cash, at the Court House door, Leonardtown,
Maryland, on
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

xe charge for nofsee~ or nsarrsaxe-
ama deaths Obisaarses aud verses j
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Joseph n. MlLBURN,
Contractor and Builder,
is prepared 10 furnish at all times
IUMRER SASH, DOORS ana
FRAMEs Of All gixas

FRAMES Of all Sizes.
Attic vERYLOwEsrPRICEs.
Virginia flooring, $12 10 SIC per NJ.
Georgia $IS 70 Sos :" NJ
Georgia framing (heart) at SIS TO s22 r, :
ii, according 10 length.
Laths ~ per thousand, delivered at Leo.
ardtown or River Landings.
Terms.-Cash on delivery. All ordt $
promptly attended 20.
Shingles, cypress at $50 10 s5 per N .
North Carolina Barn plank. $14.5O per :.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
~ JNO. C. YATES,
MATCHMAKER and JEWELER.

All work done promptly and in work
manlike manner. Will be found at the
Drug Store. Feb. lift.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
FOR THE SENATE.

Messrs. Editors Hundreds OF 10, =,
men throughout the county. friends 4
political admirers OF Mr.. WILLIAM :,
DAWSON, present him 10 the vote. /,
81 Mary's county for & seat IN the =. /,
Senate Of Maryland, and. II he will cor.
70 serve, be viii be warmly supporte. !
'ane <0s MANY VoTRI-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
NOTICE 70 TAxpAYEas.

On and after MONDAY, July Goth ~.
undersigned win attend each monsh "A
follows for the collection Of taxes:
MECHANIcsvIILg. Il. w
CHAPTTCO, -
AAAiio"s' ist Wednesday
T. WESLEY TTPPETT.
July 16-g CsI,es,,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

OF: UEUhGES, with an elegant hearse
and full stock of collins, aud caskets,
also having now the shop NJ GREAT
MILLS in our possession with full
stock of collins and caskets of the latest
style kept always on hand, we are pre-
pared to serve funerals from either shop
at shortest notice and upon the most
reasonable terms. All orders quickly
and neatly attended to.
In connection with our undertaking at
GREAT MILLS, the Blacksmith and
Wheelwright work vii be carried on
and promptly attended to
LEWIS T. CLARKE s. BRO,
Oct 1T
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29

LOOK
nc yen want coed Ttour. Meal. Feed.
Lumber. Slaves and Hoops
for tobacco hogsheads. call at
LOCUST RUN MILLS,
where You can be accommodated any siay in
the week. As cheap as the cheapest for ca~ls.
The cash must accompany all orders
You can get your wheat or corn exchanged
any day i'm the week.
Regular grinding days TUESDAYS. THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS in each week.
SAVING WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS I'm
each week at 500 per thousand. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
- Call and see for yourself.
EACH JOHNSON,
-. near Mcrganza-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
Mech

Mrs. Holn|
week with ID
rouglIs, who
now better.
Miss Metal
Misses Ballerl
The youngI
bleeding heal
In Leonardtc
The S. P.C
ing in our vi
last, but fail
two member
others was
business, one
supposed 10
beers present
ternoon, on1
his yard AZ
citing game
Mr.. Bruce
T. Il.
Miss May
Miss Meta 4
day for wi
John B. ~
and Mary {
short time q
Mr.. Morg
last week II
We fear
considered
utation, as
ladies and
ioHs." We
to "canter
the perfun
one of the
gcst the q"
the other q
II will b
sons subje
10 learn II
by taking
and Diarr|
stances tn
taking tn
symptoms
80 cent 4
Greenwich
Matthew'S
stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-04-29
+. @. MORGAN.

Extends a special invitation to his many
friends and customers to visit his
STORE and examine his large stock of
fashionable
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-01-28

Ins,e&d, he said Now, suppose
you were in my place. What would
you do with all this money"
Someone on the edge of the crowd
answered Keep it."
That's good suggestion said Mr.
Faker, and in a trice he had dumped
the hatful of money into his valise and
snapped the lock.
He paused moment and cody lit
a cigar in the flame of his torch, and
the crowd hositated, paralyzed al his
nerve. In that moment of hesita ion
they were lost tor their money was)
for the faker suddenly seized the reins
and drove swiftly around the corner
He did not leave town, though. and
apparently had no fears for his per-
sonal safety. While ne was skim
ming this town confederate did the
same thing in Grass Valley. and the
two went away together on the early
train this morning, several hundred
dollars richer for their visit 10 the
mountains. Nevada City Herald)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-01-28

PERSONAL HINTS.

John =. Feeney, mayor Of Woburn,
Mass, and probably the youngest
mayor in the nation, for he is only "a,
gained his education after he had
learned to support himself as leather
fnisher He was graduated from the
Boston university law school, and was
admitted TO the bar when only two
weeks past his majority.
Elihu Burritts name has been re-
vived In Connecticut by a paper read
before the State Historical society.
Burritt has BE- en- dead seventeen years
and is practically forgotten. A quarter
of q century ago there was hardly an
issue of a periodical that did not con-
tain some reference TO the Learned
Blacksmith - When Burritt was
thirty years Old It was said that he
could read fifty languages.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-01-28

little clay bowl, which, with stlaigh
stem OF bamboo, forms the pipe.
Three or four powerful draws exhaust
the charge. The seasoned smoker VIII
smoke several of these pipes before nc
falls asleep. Having seen how II was
used. it was interesting to come on oae
of the shops where the prepared ophm
is sold. 1t was the property OF some
very amusing and friendly Cinnamon;
possibly the friendly spirit they
showed was aroused somewhat by see
ing with whom we were,
Evidently the customers, OF whom
there was no lack, were viewed with
distrust, as they we're only admitted to
a eage-like Enclosure in front OF The
counter, from which there ran up 10
the ceiling stout wooden bars. These
people buy the pure opium at the
government auctions, and then prepare
and retail it to their emaciated GUS
toners, to whom, needless to say, no
credit is given. The worst feature OF
the habit is that the victim vii stop at
nothing which may enable him to get
the drug. Evidently We were in the
Chinese quarter of the town, for we
were taken on through many turningS
of squalid streets to where some OF
these lovers of roast pig were gambl-
ing. Our arrival seemed TO alarm
some OF them-probably new hands
who thought they were doing some
thing very wicked, whereas the habit
uses knew that this mild form of bet
ting--the stakes we're very small-was
wlnKed al by the authorities. Their
chief game was extraordinary for the
remarkable skill shown by the crou-
pier number of cowries were
thrown on the table, perhaps a couple
of hundred or so, and partly hidden by
an inverted saucer being placed over
as many as it might cover, that one
might have as little idea of the actual
number as possible. The shells were
then rapidly raked away in lots of
three. and the player bet whether
three. two or one would be left. When
perhaps half the number had been re-
moved in this manner, the saucer is
lifted to get at the rest. Strange as
ii may seem, the moment this it done,
although there might still be large
numbers of cowries left, both around
and under where the saucer had been,
the bank at once stated what number
would remain, and actually began TO
pay winners Of course, the raking
was not interrupted, and we could thus
see if the bank was correct, but in the
four games we watched they we're
never wrong. Practice must nave
the habit is that the victim will sop at
canny. Il london Globe.