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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
Rcnding nna Athletic. splis Evcu

Reading. Pa. July 3..-ReadIng and
Athletics played two games here this at
ternoon and split even. Score:
First game r. II. e
Reading ). =. o 90 % 0 00-4 3
Athletics :. % @ 0 1 Oh ! x-7 II 2
Batteries: Ierndon and Barckley;
Garvin and Fox
Second game r. TT r.
Reading ;. $50 0 0 O 12-8 10
Athletics ;. 30 0 0 0 0 l 3 O o.
Batteries: Lucid and Ba.ckley; Ames
and +. Schaub.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Among the treasures Of the passamu-
quoddy, Me, tribe OF Indians Is 4 lot
ter from George Washington, writer,
from his army on the banks OF The Della
ware, December "a. l17G, III which he ex-
presses his pleasure that the Passamu
puoddys had accepted the chain OF
friendship he sent them the preceding
February
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Brooklyn at New Ytorl. two games.
y, B Sal at CINCINNATI two games
s3{ WashinEtonj q chlca go, two garnes
sss ST. Louis at louisville; two games
Cleyeland at Pittsburg, two games.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
NEWARK

Summary: Earned Rrns--Norfolks,
j: Newarks, 4. Two-base Hits-Sny-
der, Newton. Three-base Hits-Wright
Home Runs-Carrick J. Rothfuss
Stolen Bases-C. NIcFNarlan.s j. Rothfuss.
Double Plays-W. Smith to Weddige;
Cassidy TO Hatfield to j. Rothf,,ss. Base
on Balis--Of Carrick, Weghl. c. McFar-
Ian. Hit by Pitched Bsll---Wcihl. Cas-
SHY. Struck Out--Ey Newton, Sheehan.
Carricll: by Cariick, G. AlcTarhan. Left
I'm EascS-NorfolkS. ~: NowaIk ks. 6.
rirst Ease Oil errors Nnrfolks, .; New
arNs. 9. Time-.1 40 U.npire--Bmns.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
4 SfiT Played Game.

New York July 3.-Boaton won from
the home team to-day In IL stiff played
game that was anybody's property iii
taken by single run in the ninth. Al
tendance, $4,000. Score:
r. H. e.
Boston $50 0 o 9 O O O 1-3 2 q
batteries: Meekin and Warner: Stiy
etts ana Lake. Umpires, Lynch and
Mcdonald. Time. . hou,s.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Mark Grant, travelling salesman,
while stopping at Covington, Ky, went
10 The posloficG and was handed three
letters from his Michigan home Upon
opening the first lie read or the dea tn
OF his grandmothcr. tile second told Of
The burning Of his homo, and the third
announced the death or his child
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

The President of the Atlantic League
came 10 Richmond yesterday from Nor
folk and saw the Chcruhs defeat the
Wcavcrs.
Mr.. Barrows thinks the two Southern
teams In the league are first class ones,
and that they will make 4 good showing
at the finish.
TN fact" said Mr.. Barrows, "I am
very much encouraged at the outlook
We have eight very strong clubs, and it
Ia impossible to pick a winner at this
stage of the game.
Richmond is tho banner city in the
league for attendance. and while the
attendance at Reading appears small t
times. that city is one Of the best base
ball cities in any minor league; especial l.
IL is this true ut this time when it has;
a losing team.
I'VE have had some trouble with our
umpres, and we will not rest until we
have the best. believe we have a good
COPS at present.
There is no doubt that Snyder Is an
honest umpire. and when he gives a
decision you may depend that it is just
Is lie sees It.
"Carlin has been rclnssa.ed He ha d
q hard time OF It here. but he Is good
one and is perfectly honest
AT present the staff consists Of Burns,
Snyder Belts, and Cariin. Burns will he
in Richmond next week and Snyder will
go TO Norfolk.
II like the Southern cities very much,
except that ii is very hot here"
Mr.. Rarrows' is a big fellow, weighing
about ESQ pounds and has Jolly. good
natured Experimentation Tines
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
Lnncns.er brons One 20 IInrlfnra.
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE,
YcatersIny'a Games,

Cleveland, S; ST Louis, a.
4 Philadelphia. .: Brooklyn, 5.
Second game
Phila delphla, Z; Brooklyn, s.
Louisville, 0: Cincinnati. 12.
New York, 2; Boston, 3
Chicago, 2; Plttsburg 8
Mig Y.cnsuc Games To.dny.
Baltimore at Cincinnati.
Washington at Chicago
n here ..'.r MS q 2 bs
Slsos. y Isfi 2Sl 10 sc
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
Standing of tho Csuba.
I.ontsvtlsc whI,o washed

Louisville, Ky. july 3.-Breltenstein
mad the Colonies at his mercy today.
fraSer was hit hard and his suppor,
was ragged. Attendance 1000. Score:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

The sweet girl graduate has baen rel
egated to q back seat. and the Jun
bride has taken her place in the pro
ccss!on.-C Post
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
Won tl,tl,c Tcutr,

Cleveland, July 3.-The Clevelanas
won In one Of the most exciting games
imaginable by batting rally in the
tenth inning. Powell and Donoilue
pitched superbly. Attendance Zoo
Score:
r. H. E.
Cleveland !. 20 0 010 1868 IL 3
81. Louis - 0 0 0 0 Q l ia 6 O
Batterics Powell and Crgcr; Don
ohue and Douglass. Umpire ODay.
Time 2:35. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
SHIPPING NEWS;
Fort or Norfolk ru,A Eortsna,utta IS
July 3 .aBe7. IA. IN


N t35s 49,. JH5y y ABV7s
ARRIVALS. ii sF5ss$ sIst3 IS
Schr. Millville, - 1890, Richmond, IA tow
tug Simpson. sS o. sss
schr. H. " Bramble, Davis, Richm,ornt,d
with fertilizer 3l;s
Barge Monarch, to VIM. Lamb Il 1871
agents, for coal. 81 85 81
CLEARED. s}S;aS.
schr a. II. Perry. - 800. New York.
with lumber. 5;, II as ;laass
SAILED. ~ SIS
schr. c. G. Lister r Robertson Wi q
mtngton. ~. c., with coal. s
Schr NJ. Luella Wood, 'Spaldtng !, Ber.is
muda, with S61M tons Pocafontas5 GOAL,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Teapots are used In China only by The
poor Among the wealthy il IS Gus
tomary to put the tea leaves IN each cur
and pour water on them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Savannah girl spells her name
Alyce,' and an Atlanta maiden insist:
on "Maymye," and by Jymmy i" ain,
in it.-Rome Tribune
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

There arc really but two great needs
IN this world-cnough money to pay on,
debts and sufficient grace wherewith 4.
be saved.-Summervill (Gu.) News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
No Came,

no Gnnre.
uled. S'e 'HiiSu-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04
THE GILROY FUND.

Salls & Co. -. ~. ~. ~. -. $40 90
Consumers Brewing Co. ~. ~. ;. 90
Nirginian Staff -. 80. -. -. . 90
Cash -. ...... -. -. ~. -. 90
Captain George Bunting -. ~. o.
John +. 1Iough;an, Jr. :. -. ...... 90
j. II. Loughran -. -. -. ...... 1 Oh
Manager w. A. Smith ~. -. ~. 90
Daniel Leahy 80. -. -. -. -. S 90
j. Wcntz -. -. -. -. 80. SO
AL. Weddigc 80. -. -. ......... 90
George Pfanmilier 80. -. ........ 90
Jake Weihl ~. -. -. =. ...... 90
Ei. j. Newton -. -. 80. -. -. S 90
Is. Snyder ....... -. -. ....... 2 so
Fred. Clausen 49,. -. -. S 90
Jack Hennesay, Franklin Theater.. ] 90
Nellie Monroe, Franklin Theater. 50
w. II. Trueha,t, Franklin Thea ter. so
S. stevenson, Franklin Theater.... on
f. Barnes, Franklin Theatcr ...... SO
G.. Glenn. Franklin Theatar ........ so
~ Stevens, Franklin Theatcr 49,. so
n. Phelps, Franklin Thcater ...... so
Il. Stuart, Franklin The1ter ...... SO
j. WhltehurEt. Franklin Thcater.. 80
G. Stevenson, Franklin Thentcr :. so
NJ. Howard, Franklin Theater -. SO
f. Farrell, Franklin Theater ...... so
a. Lunie. Franklin Theater ....... Is
]. Stevenson. Fra nklin Thea ter -. %
= friend, Franklin Theater .... %
friend, Franklin Theater ~ rs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Among the maSllns Of the late Bar
ncy lAarnato We're the following: "Ncver
let q man put his hand on you without
giving him what for and always have
he first hit. You have no right To
sDhl another mans game rs long as he
plays 1t clcvcriy: he will expose it soon
enough when he ceases to he clever at
a. Never play the game above the
peoples heads but as they think they
understand 1t: you have q bit in hand
every time then" and always wind up
with a good curtain. and bring it down
before the public gets tired or has had
time to find OUT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Arthur Balfour Is reported to he an ar
dent advocate of womcns rights This
It's said to he owing TO The influence or
bis clever Sister, Miss Agnes Ralfour.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Cincinnati :. % 0 o 0 20 MP II
Louisville .... 90 o 0 o 0 Q 0 % G 6
batteries: Peitz and Isreltcnstein;
Time 1:45. -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Princess Theresa, Of Bavaria, n maid
en- !nuN or mature years. ana ms eccen-
.rlc IN her appearances in her behar-
ior. has explored al South America, rs
"esi as unknown parts OF Siberia, her
services 10 the cause of geography hav-
ing won for her honorary membershir
Oh most or the geographical societies OF
Europe. I'M, H.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

After the death OF Prince Albert the
Queen went to tho Highlands, ana one
or her first visits was to. Il widowed
peasant woman. The two cried ropethe,
end when The old woman begged par.
don for not controlling her feelings, the
queen said she was thanEful to CRY
with somebody who knew exactly how
she felt. "A
Cases against George Washington an.
pear mere and there in the civil docket
recently unearthed in the courthouse a,
irccnSbury. Pa. No less than three
cinlns were. entered against him dur.
ing he year 1887 to compel him tt
pay taxes The humorous clerk, com.
| lnentinG on these actions remarked
'GeorEe Washington, Esq, appeareth
| not to like taxes" s=is. AL"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

AZ many as 2C,0n0 people have been a..
commodated in ST. Parrs cathedral
London but that has been with tern.
porary galleries etc. erected At fes Il.
vals only between 6 900 and 1000 pcopi,
find seats.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

In England 5ll boys to $50 girls Is the
normal proportions of births year to
every thousand OF the population
Greater Glasgow. with a population
Of $4,000, has only 494 medical men. or
one doctor TO every 1,72G OF the popula-
tiOn
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Brandt Is puzzler. indeed. FIc was
certainly Il cracker-tacls last wear and
nc ought to be a good un" now, but he
Is owfully wild. Unless he does well
tp-Ga%. the chances are tina he will be
let loose Richmond Dispatch. IF Wi.
lie is turned adrift, he can come right
down here. We hive faith in him yet.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Charlotte Wilson. an old colorcd wo-
man in Kansas City, treasures as her
most cherished memory the fact that she
once served George Washington at BILE.
Ih1s. II correct, would make her con
sidera bly, over 100 years old
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

stu we can't get away from that 800
marx We dropped below it and to-day
stand .i92. Lancaster is steadily crawl
ing up and IS now .62l.-Harlford 'Fcle-
gram We're there with you, ncighbor.
We go up and come down. land on the
500 mark, drop below it, hover around
It. but cannot get away from 1t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Lord Salisbury is the holder Of i've
acres of land near ChaTing Cross. Lon
nOn, which his ancestors obtained o50
years ago for grazing lands at the rate
OF 10 shilinEs an acre for 500 wears. II
is now worth millions OF pounds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

There Will be two games Tomorrow
with Reading. Tho first game will be
called at 10 4. M, with Ffanmile. in .hc
Box The second game at + p. m. with
either Brown. the new pitcher. or Bishop.
Ladies free passes will not be recos-
niZed al the games Tomorrow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

me Queen Is to be put on canvas in
company with the three generations of
heirs TO the throne that are now on {! eek
the Prince of Wales, the Duke Of York
and little Prince Edward The artist
who Is honoGd With the royal command
is Nv !llianla CUTLER Orclla rds son, II, Al
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

Silas NJ. Giddings. president OF tho
Brooklyn Sunday School union ms
been elected 10 his present Office an
nualy for Is years. lie was oftic.allv
connected with st. Peters Sunday school
for 30 wears
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

II is claimed that the oldest pack OF
cards IN the United States Is ono that
was found 10: long ago In a closet iii a
very old New jersey house The cards
are Of English make, and evidently OF
the time Of Charles I.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-07-04

In Giles county, Va. the inha bi.ants
are moving 10 other parts on account of
the earthquake, which there produced
sicsmlc effects not reported elsewhere
The wafer all leaked out Of one OF the
neighborng lakes. and prosperous sail
works entirely disappeared. B.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
her whits satin gown.

her whits satin gown.
my fault, l fancy. Mr.. Kent. Really
its of no consequence" she said languid-
ly. bi Jog her lips to bring the color
back. 1T vas very stupid OF me to in
terrupt your story"
1T is cool OF you to let me talk 90
long and l have nearly finished. The
picture want You TO see. it will speak
foe itself. ! am not sure that ! under
stand it exactly and he never explained
it to me. but the genius is there, you
will s,e."
perhaps. Mr.. Kent" the woman said,
with a cert ain tremulous sweetness in
her voice, as che picked up her gloves
and rosa in answer to thu sgnal. per
haps, when you bring your friend to see
me will ask him TO interpret this
picture"
"He died. Miss Marston, two weeks
before sailed. The picture is a lega-
cy,' he said, watching her closely.
II congratulate you upon so valuable
a possession" she replied, bending to
pick up her skirts. And in another mo-
ment che had joined the little procession
that was vanishing through ths por-
tiers.
THE PLATONIST.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
First Publication April H.
SHERIFF SALE.

Notice is hereby given, That by virtui
Of an order OF sale, issued by the Clerl
Of the District Court OF the Third Judi
cial District OF Nebraska, within ano
for Lancaster County. in an
action wherein William Stull and Louis
Stull, partners as Stuil Brothers is
plaintiff, ard Joseph Ban Admr., ct.
al. defendant Is l will at o'clock P. NJ.
on the 18th day OF May. A. ID. 1897, al
the East door of the Court House, in
the City OF Lincoln, Lancaster County,
Nebraska, offer for sale at public auc
ton the following described Lands
and Tenements to-wit:
Northwest quator INV al OF section
thirty (3O) in township twelve III range
five ,5) east OF the 9th p. NJ. in Ian
caster county. Nebraska
Given under my hand this 23rd day OF
March, A. d. 1897.
John j. Trompen.
Sheriff
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

May He is accustomed to moving in
swell society.
Pamelia-What max you think 80?
Maybe can walk atolt the room
without stumb!in, over the rugs.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

"Does che love you. Van?"
"She loves the child
"Gill stood rigidly by the window, and
when she spoke her question startled
the man behind her. "Have you
made money!" she asked, abruptly.
"Gillw
81 have right to ask-a right" she
reiterated, fiercely.
"She seems to be quite satisfied" he
said, succinctly.
"But you yourself. What sacrifices
have you not had to make. All, l
know" che went on hurriedly. "how men
like you have no Consciousness OF tbs
probabilities O; life until they are thrust
upon you, and then you are appalled,.
But you would fight your way through 1t
all, because
Don't DEAR" he interrupted. 81
can't bar it,"
But | shall praise YOU she ex-
claimed, turning TO face him where he
still rested with one kres on the chair,
land l love you-love you, do you I'M
derstand? But l am going back to
Paris with Tommie." She spoke gu ct
", with the ease OF q woman who has
conplets possession Of herself. 81 vas
deadly tired OF it all over there, dear,
and l wanted you" For moment her
eyes locked into his; then che laughed
and reached out for her boa on the
diyap. IL should have grown eeadly
tired Of you, TOP. probably, and sh'Ili
have spoiled you utt-riy. l adore
spelling people," she said. frivolousy.
Van put his hands on her shonide. 8
and holding her of a little. gazed
sesrchingIy into the depths Of her eyee.
It brought the color to her face. and his
own grew white aud set.
my beautiful. impetuous Gill. GOD
help me to bs worthy OF your love-
His aims dropped listlesely and she
moved awsy to hide the pain that
ouiyered in her face. Before the easel
she stopped, and spoke 80 low that the
words seemed to die en- her lips. III l
could see lim-once"
= But they reused the nan, who turned
eagerly toward her. do you mean II
Gill;"
Already he had opened the door ard
was peering into the inner room; then
he motionsd her TO follow him. "She
has slipped ont; she often does while he
sleep,," he whispered.
The girl tipt BED in and stood quite sill
moment to accustom herself to the half
LIGHT OF the room. A smotheIed cry oil
admiration escaIed her as her gaze
reetsd on the quaint old cradle, in which
ths child lay amid macs OF ruffies and
lace. HIS golden hair was matted into
tile damp rings about his head, and his
cheeks we're flushed to DELEGATE pink
One tiny hand was thrust up on the
pillow, the fingers curled like rose
petals. Dropping on her knees. ill
lad her face for a moment beside his on
the pillow; then she kissed him. lie
stirred little, and frightened lest sat
had awakened him, she drew away
Drsyton lifiei her to her feet and le-
her out OF the room.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
THE PLATONIST.

Be,gar-Tve lost leg. sir. and
CItizea-Don't come to me about it;
I'm 70 centipede.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

New Arrival DO you tIke wheels?
ST Peter-No; il you want to scorch
you'll have t. 60 dowl below.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
~You take il TOR granted it is a man,'

lou take u IOt grautou IL 10 "oo'
he said. smiling.
"You promised to tie interesting. Mr..
Kent"
God help tie womenw Then. lean
ing t,wxrd her. THE point Of view is
simply q question Of ssx, perhaps?
"You were going to talk about a COM
patriot, were you not? Original, you
said. and''-she looked beyond him
vaguely.
Genius, call IT," he answered. fix
ing his eyes on her face 30 that she
turned her back to him. He had done
one great thing for the world, and God
know, how many that the world will
never know off,
IL think I should like to know your
friend" chs said. with more seriousnes
than she hal shown. "Did you bring
him over with you, MIR. Kent?"
ii brought his picture for the Salon.
1t represents the best there is in him..
Tell me all about it" she said. W tn
a pretty ar OF interest.
"It is not exactly DIN er story. anu
you are the one woman IN Paris 10
whom I would talk about him."
Her eyes thanked him. and hs lower
ed bis voice that their neighbors might
not hear: HE cane h,ms three years,
ago, and we all marvelled at him he
had been striding away ahea1 OF the
I. lows here, and his work showed 1t
Well. at first he worked with sort oil
frenzy, and va cav slnost nothing OF
him. Then l went off to Mexico. and
when came blck l heard he had
marr.el his model. Nora Perth. girl
without a shred o. reputation and an ar
of childish innocence that was amaz ng
She had worked on his sympathies,
suppose. and when l saw how shs had
woven a net about him / hadn't the
hart to erlighten hiu.. But 1t waf
terrible t, see him dragged down like
that, Even the child he ilolizsd was
not his own.
Miss Marston crlmbled the bread al
her pl ,te and waited for him to 60 OIL.
That woman was like milestone
round his neck. and because OF the
demands she made upon him he do
poorer work. turning off things that sole
giving himself No respite from the dali,
grind"
"Why did you let him scribe hi n
self like tn it?' she asked inten.ly.
81 do not know" he answered slowly
"Perhaos l did not realize it then as
do now. Perhaps 1 hesitated to liner
fere."
HIST ite to interfere.' she re2ea:e
scornfully. "Yes, 1 know; it's phras
We use to cover oar m Dral cowardice.'
Aren't you a little severe. Mis-
Marston?"
Weren't you s-vere to him-to sc
him 60 down. down like that, and neve
90 much as life your hand to hold hin
back? Oh, it was cruel CT you"
81 think he worked out his own sal
walton, Miss Marsto,. About 81
moths ago began to see much MOI
OF him again, and he contided to NJ
that he was going to do some thin
really worth while. And as ] lounge
ABOUT the studio seemed to feel hi
creation in the air; he WAS like a ma
inspired. Aud sometimes, since.
have thought he may have had a pre-
monition OF what was coming-ther
was such an undercurrent of sadness i
all he did" Mr.. Kent lifted his win
glass ard drained j..
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
STATE OF THE MARKET.

A stock exchange reporter was as
signed to write up the performance at
the Casino, and Submitted the following
report:
Dresses have an upward ten lency.
Stockings are high.
Corsets firm.
Bodice, as low as ever known.
Drarer;es scarce and not 10 demand.
Baldheads are looking up.
Quite furry 10 skirts caused some
une asiness on the part Of the specula-
tors.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01
Fast Time,
Through Cars.

To Omaha. Chicago. and points in
Iowa and Illinois, the UNION PACIFIC
in connec!i IN with the c. & n. w. Ry.
offers the best service and the fastest
time. Call or write t me for tine cards
rates, etc. +. Il. SLossoS,
Gen. Agent.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

Laura never Ind beau I'll / got
wheel.
Cavrie-Run him down?
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

Tom Why do y,u always call your
mother "lhe MATER"
Di:k-Any woman who c,uld succeed
n m ,rrying of my f1ur unprepossessing
sisters deserve tie title.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-05-01

Miss Marston was dining at the En-
bassy and amusing herself by drawing
out the man who had taken her in to
dinner. The agility with which he took
his cue rather deprived her OF any zest
in the game, so that it was with more
than her usual charm that she turned
10 III, nan on her left.
"You are going TO tell me something
very interesting a-e you not Mr.. Kent:
"If may talk about you"
"Ah! that is not playing fair, as we
say at home She shrugged her
beautiful shoulders and turned away
from him.
Miss Marst ,n," he said pleadingly,
IL will be good. May l talk about a
compatriot OF ouiss"
by ell means. Is he particularly
originate She turned her IA e tower!
him, and he regarded her With keen
amused eyes.