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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
CONE AND GONE.

SNdMAA0 ARN - 0OGo .As
4I | q .Aebcraft and George RaDdlem an
visited Duluth Sunday and v onday.
Van. Shorey celebrated the Fourth
vi: b |l family at Anoka. .-..=
Mrs Kelsey Rollins, Of Minneapolis, is
visiting with her parents here, !. q
Mr.. apd Mrs. P. J. Nelson, of Anoka,
! spent the Fourth with Mr.. Nelson's
brother. Frank Nelson, OF this city.
:Dr.G @. Orr went back to Jordan
Saturday. pr -" !. = :.
Mrs. Iohn Brasle and children of Mon.
ticello, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
D. Brandon Friday.
Joseph Mcdonald, of Otsego. came 10
Saturday to visit relatives here.
J. ?: Sibley came down from the Crow
Wing drive Sunday.
| Miss Octavja Guerin returned Satur-
day from visit at Long Prairie.
Chas. Gravel, Jr.. and Chas. Guernon
OF Brainerd came down for the Fourth.
Misses Melissa and Eliza Harmon OF
Anoka. are guests OF MIR. and Mrs. J. A.
Nichols.
Mre. j. Mrcus!er and little daughter
MarjoFy went TO Sauk Rapids Tuesday
for q visit.
Eugene Wright Of Fergus Falls visited
relatives here Sunday and Monday.
Robert Heron spent the Fourth in
Little Falls.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ruth came up
from ST., Paul for the Fourth. Mr.. Ruth
went back Tuesday morning.
VIM. Brdtield OF Brainerd visited rel.
atives here Tuesday.
Geo: O.:Goulet OF Tower City, N. D.,
was in. the city this week.
Fred joesting visited St. Paul relatives
the first of the week.
Frank 'Jarboe returned from St. Paul
Saturday evening.
H. F. Meyers has returned to Cincin-
natl.
Ed Cans, of st. Cloud, spent the
Fourth in Little Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Ferguson are vis.
iting Glehwood relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Grimes spent the
Fourth with Sank Center relatives.
Mrs. W. E. Campbell came up from st.
| Cloud Saturday to be present at the
marriage OF her niece, Miss Cora Foster.
Mr.. aud Mrs: E. M. Warres, of Brain.
erd spent the Fourth in Little Falls.
Miss Dora. Summer6eld and cousin
Sidney Bryan, left Saturday for Taylort
Falls.
S. G. Vasaly came up from St. Paul tc
spend the Fourth.
DR.. Trace left Monday night to joir
the Fifteenth regiment:
Mre. <J.eC. Flynn returned tc Mime
apo1is Friday.
! Mrs. H5 Hyson is visiting her daugh
ter; Mrs. Lizzie Edelman, at Marysville
Mont. 49, ,.:....
Mrs. Henry Bredfleld, OF Milwaukee, il
visiting her son, Theodore.
c. A. Lindbergh returned from Illinois
Tuesday.
DIR. Nero returned from Fargo Tues
day.
c. E. Vasaly, editor OF T he Her
a d is away on trip to the Pacif
coast with the editorial excursion.
w. J.! Farnham arrived in the cit,
Wednesday on visit to his family.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

"Old glory" is one OF the Oldest
flags in the world. It was adopted
in 1777. The English flag was
adopted in 1901, the Spanish in
1855, the French tri-color in 1894,
the Portuguese flag en- 1880, the
Italian red, white and and green in
194S. and the German DAG in 1870.
Times-kecorder.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Board Of Equalization /.


The city board Of equalization,
composed of the Mayor, president OF
the council, and city clerk, met Mon
day, and, owing to the holiday, ad-
journed to Tuesday.
! Changes have been so far made as
follows: !
Electric & Water company raised
$4,000 to SIS, OOO.'
Barney Burton, stock of goods
raised from $3,4O4 to $3,9O4.
Joel Bourassa, raised from $795
to $500.
Samuel Castleman on furniture in
Antlers hotel raised from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Mrs. Josephine Drowskoski, raised
from 1912 to $413.
CD. Cawley, West Side flour mill
machinery raised from $4,000 to
5000.
j. +. Meyer, West side -four mill
machinery, raised from $4,000 to
$4,000.
The application OLE. P. Smith for
abatement OF taxes on lot in block 8
Thayer's addition, was rejected.
The assessment of Erick Peterson
on a mortgage was on motion
abated $500.
The personal property revision
was finished Wednesday, and work
begun on the real estate assessment.
Indications are that the board may
not get through by tomorrow. =. Z. Z.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Clark Shea, a Pine Tree teamster,
got the thumb of his right hand
badly crushed Tuesday afternoon
In dumping a cart, his thumb was
caught between the box and reach,
crushing it badly. Or. ROBBERS
dressed the member. which may have
to be amputated.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Died.

The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. a. Dow died Sunday after
noon, and was buried Monday after
noon, the funeral being held from the
house. MIR. and Mrs. Dow have the
sympathy of all in the sad event.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

The WORK OF repairing the dam vas
begun Tuesday, in charge Of P. N.
Page. A Golfer dam will he put in
while the main dam ia repaired,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Lawn Social.

The Epwo:th League of the Meth
odist Church will hold lawn social
at the house of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Adams 4th st. this evening (Friday).
Good entertainment has been pro-
vided and a very enjoyable time is
expected. Let all who can, come.
The city band will be in attendance.
1ce-cream and cake will be served
and other pleasant features offered.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Long Prairie Argusj3O): Mrs.
Frank Cent? is here this week visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Williams. = Miss Agnes lei.
friend, who has made her home at
Little Falls the past year or so, re.
turned here last Saturday and il
visiting relatives and friends.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Blainerd Dispatch: Miss Bertha NJ.
Rhodes, of Little Falls, arrived in
the city Thursday and will start
kindergarten: beginning next Tues
day, July 5.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
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When buying goods always con-
slider quality with price. We aim
to give the best goods for. the
money. If not just as represented
return and get your money: Mail
orders will always receive prompt
and careful attention. If you can
come your self, send us your
order, and we will take care of
you.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Barney Burton went to Mime
apolis Monday, where he was mar.
ried yesterday to Miss Deutsch, a
handsome and popular young LADY
OF that city. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
will be absent a month on a tour oil
| the East.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Frank Bastien has taken his old
position as bill clerk at the depot.
Frank Mossman, who has been act
ing az bill clerk, will take FL. B.
Schenck's place as expressman while
Mr.. Schenck goes 70 Indiana or q
visit.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

The call for the Fifteenth regiment
of Minnesota volunteers does not in
clude the Little Falls company,
though assurances had been received
that the company would be called. A
full company Of 100 men is read y to
go whenever called.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Misses Laura Greedy, Lizzie Miller
and Lena Mix, who have been guests
Of Mrs. Ed. Quinn, left Wednesday for
St. Cloud on their bicycles.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Mrs. VIM. Davidson, mother OF A..
K. and Miss Nellie Davidson, of this
city, died at her home at Modale,
Ia, July 4th, after long illness,
aged 70 years. The remains were
taken to the old home in Canada for
burial.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Francis Richardson's mare Maud
Downing won the running race at
Verndale Monday, over the Iowa
horse, Billy Mack, in two half mile
heats, for a purse Of $75. The time
made was 49H and so.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Dow extend
their heartfelt thanks to the many
friends for their assistance and
sympathy during the illness and
death of their child.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

MCGEE & Burton's Crow Wing
drive reached the Mississippi Sunday
noon, and a number of the crew liv-
ing here, have returned home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

bia Hotel. First-class dentistry in
all branches. You don't need to be
hurt having teeth pulled. Try DR..
Niven's painless method. Lowest
prices and warranted work.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Mrs. A. 5. Beard, of Delavan, and
Mrs. Emma Abortion, OF Blue Earth
City, arrived Tuesday to see their
mother, Mrs Kaestner, who is SER
iously i'll with paralysis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

S. Eden of GAINESVILLE, Wis.,, who
has been the guest of his brother,
VIM. Eden OF Green Praire, for
several weeks, left "wednesday for
home, accompanied by his niece. Miss
Clara Edden, who will visit in James
vile.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Chas. Graham, late OF Minneapolis,
has purchased th,' business of the
Peoples Ice Co. OF this city. Mr..
Graham has had many years ex-
perience in the business and will give
his patrons first-class service.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Z. II. Graham, OF Che Peoples Ice
Co has his Office at T. j. Mathie-
sons, Broadway.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Ezra Hamlin is building a frame
dwelling house on Second street lust
north OF the residence being erected
by his father, J.: hamlin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Peter Rauch, aged - years, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rauch, of this
city, died Sunday night of blood
poisoning. The funeral was held
from the German Catholic church
Tuesday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Barome Doucette
and Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bellefeuille. of
Belle Prairie, returned on Satur.
day evening from their visit to Can
ada, and report splendid time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Account Trans Mississippi Exposition,
Omaha, Neb., l am. authorized to eel
round trip tickets daily until Octo.e
18th, limited to return to Novembsr
18th, 1898, at rate Of $24.17. When
limited for return to thirty days; not to
exceed November 18th, 1898, rate will
be $22.17. .3. u ss
s#z. t5.s T.. w. MANN, Agent. q ].
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Schoo',district No. 9. Swan River
had flag raising July 4th. The di.
rectors purchased the flag.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Messrs. C. W. Woodwork and
G. E. Hyde fished at Birch Lake the
first of the week, with fair luck.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Minette photos, dozen IS cents
C. N. Belts, corner I'd street and 9Th
avenue south.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Trebby rep =
resent the Democrat on the editorial
excursion to the Pacific coast.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Milwaukee Junk Shop.

Rags, 40c per hundred; old rubber
with overshoes, 1Kc per pound; cop:
per, &c PER pound; heavy brass, 3Hc
per pound; light brass, Ike per
pound; lead, 1c per pound; tea lead,
1c per pound; beer and wine bottles,
guards, 12c per dozen; scrap iron
mixed with No. 1 cast, 1886 per ton.
Office hours, II to & p. m. We pay
cash.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

The monthly report OF Justice
Shaw was approved.
The bonds of John Simon, E. Pilen.
Peter Lafond aud John Dolan were
approved and liquor licenses were
granted.
Assessor Mcdonald was allowed
the remainder OF his salary.
On the proposition to appropriate
500 to aid in the Fourth of July
celebration. there was some discus
sion as to the advisabiIity OF taking
the amount from the firemen's fund.
E. w. Collins spoke against taking
the money from that fund. 1t was
finally decided to take tire a mount
from the revenue fund.
The mayor addressed the council
in relation to an ordinance placing
the city under chapter 2O4 OF the
laws of1893. By coming under,it the
council is given enlarged powers in
issuing bonds to take up the floating
indebtedness and for other purposes.
City Attorney Adams had the ordi-
nance drawn up, and it was pre-.
sented, read three times and carried
unanimously.
The city clerk was allowed $50 for
indexing and arranging city records
The council accepted the invitation
OF the general committee to take
part in the Fourth OF July parade
and then adjourned.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Thursday evening last week the
little son of II. Halsted had the fifth
finger of his rigt hand broken by a
falling window. DR.. Roberts at.
tended the child.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
4 Pure 0fape Cream Of Tartar Powder.
YEARS TIE STANDARD

Born-To Mr.. an' Mrs. j. South.
ard, Friday, july 1st, a,son:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Tanners.

G. M. Reynolds, OF Monticello. is
again in the city for the Mccormick
Go.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
First Excursion of the Season to
Buffalo.

via the Nickel Plate road, July l4-17, at
one fare for the round trip. Choice Of
water or rail route between Cleveland
and Buffalo, within final limit Of ticket.
For further information call on or adj
dress J.. 7. Callahan, general agent, Ill:
Adams ST., Chicago. No. 31-17.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

School directors for the Little Falls
district will be elected one week from
tomorrow.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

1. E. Staples returned Saturday
from a trip to North Dakota on
business. -. r Z -. Aas:>"'.5... =,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

L. W: Aver and W. Millet, who
have been cruising near Hibbing, re-
turned Wednesday,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

The Baptist association, which re.
Gently met in Long Prairie, will meet
in Little Falls next year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

There will be Sunday school at the
Green Prairie church at 3 O'Clock
next Sunday afternoon, and a talk
to the old folks at $50. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Use Royal Best Patent -four. It il
the best. f." 1*-. .sf ~ ~" tt ..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Supt. j. F. Giles of the Moorhead
schools, was the guest of his sister,
Mrs. S. E. Belts, this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
1898 Bicycles Down to $500,

New 1893 Model Ladies' and Gents
Bicvcles are now being sold on easy con-
ditions as low as IS 90; others outright
at 1895, and highgrade at $685. and
$3.50, to be paid for after received. II
you will cut this notice out and send to
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, they " i'll
send you their 1898 bicycle catalogue
and full particulars.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
COFFEE

We are selling the finest Col
y den Rio coffee ever offered
for the money, per Id. ..... 15c
All package coffee ........ lie
Our best Mocha and Java
leads all others, 35c; 3..for Sic
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08

Our fours are sold directly to con.
sumers. We guarantee satisfaction.
or money refunded.
Two RIVERS MILLING Co.,
! Vasaly Block.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Smoke 'l 10 /, !. u !. A 4, Cigars rs

Dr.. Niven at Roya1ton July 10Th
and 18th. r Il s" &. r.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
DRIED FRUIT

We have a large assortment of
Dried Fruits which are cheap, but
will soon be higher.
3 lbs Fancy Cal. Peaches. .25c
5 lbs Good Cal. Prunes. .25c
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Jos. DINNER.

- JOS. DINNER, -
Third Ave. N. and 4th St. One block
west of depot. -, 49,. -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
City Council.

The city council met il special ses-
sion: Thursday evening, June 80,
pursuant to call of the mayor. All
present but Alderman Turner. ~.
EDs11S - l.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
TEAS

fresh compressed Yeast daily,
per cake :.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-07-08
Dr.. Niven

will he in Roy
alton July II
and ID and in
Little Falls
July ID and
Is, at Column
The broad ax., 1898-06-18

tered about the extemporized dressing
room where Rita, tranquil and smiling,
was donning her attire. Then came In
succession the commonplace eompli-
ments, to which the star Of the circus,
unheeding, scarcely deigned to give an
answer, without seeming to note the
ardent gaze of her admirers.
She was handsome girl, a. careless
gypsy, with the. sun in her eyes and
her blood, accustomed to the atmos-
phere Of admiration, and she finished
her toilet without hurrying. At times.
however, impatiently and with a pref
~, rebellious movement, she gave her
shoulders q shake and made the pearls
Of her necklace rattle. 1t was, then
the little clown sAesop, her husband,
who, all befoured and painted, was
walking before the room, his huge
topknot swaying at every step, drew
near. aud with his sharp falsetto voice
launched some taunt at the artists
eourtiers. They laughed, they even
applauded, but more often they low
cred their eyes before the cutting, cold
gaze Of the dwarf, whose wan and
grotesque face-in spite Of the smile
Of his blood-red and too large lips
seemed at some moments to be fraught
with evil
This evening the manikin was IN a
worse humor than usual; his jeers
were more biting and more bitter. and
beneath the coat of -four covering his
scanned features he appeared. not pale.
but Hyid- big eyes had q sharp and
menacing fash in them, and never left
Rita, who. gayly posed before her mir
ror. was having her bodice laced by
the handsome gymnast Icarus.
In the circus the orchestra was, nm
Ishing q waltz, by Metra. The curious
were gradually quitting the stable and
returning TO their places The sharp
cuts Of the ring masters whip were
cracking In the arena; the show aad
begun. Icarus placed last rose In the
hair Of the equestrienne and ran to
chalk her shoes. he stumbled against
bis dwarfsh comrade. Sd
The clown seemed very busy In ex-
kmining the gas meter. and pushed
him away, with an oath. Then. with
out more ado, the acrobat sent him
Keeling. and leaping on a ladder. cried
The broad ax., 1898-06-18
Destruction of City Tres.

Scientific gardeners have been giving
attention to the causes Of the destruc-
ton Of city trees, and find that the
presence Of large amount Of illumin-
ating gas In the soil is the cause of
the death Of most Of these shade-giv-
ers. A row Of beautiful trees In a city
street is one Of the most charming of
pictures, but It is one that we win
not long enjoy unless some measures
are taken to prevent the saturation of
the soil with gas. II Is the custom in
Europe, when a tree Is killed by gas,
to exact from the company that. they
replace the tree as nearly as possible,
removing the contaminated earth and
filling in the space with that which Is
perfectly adapted to the best health
and growth Of the tree. AS this Is a
considerable item OF expense. the gas
companies are extremely careful about
leakage and the management OF their
pipes. In view Of the fact that The soil
Of our city street. whenever It is tuIn-
ed up. seams laden with the odor, of
gas, 1t becomes necessary to take some
extreme measures lest all of the shade
trees be destroyed. . ,,w
The broad ax., 1898-06-18
Slain by q Turkey.

The fashion by which Judge Samuel
Ashe, Of the first North Carolina su-
preme court, came to his death must
have been extremely notifying to
him, observes Law Notes. He was
killed by q turkey gobbler. One day,
after he had become very old and in
firm, he was placed In a chair under
the shade Of tree in his yard. A red
cap protected his ancient noodle from
the attacks Of files, and his comfort
was 50 well provided for in every way
that a sweet slumber stole upon him
and caused him to nod. A large turkey
gobbler, which patroIled that precinct.
mistaking this for q challenge, imme-
diately gave battle. On a sudden the
judges sweet slumbers were broken by
the Zap OF hostile wings. and ere he
could collect his scattered senses q
Eell-directed spur smote him In the
temple. and he fell down and gave mp
the ghost
The broad ax., 1898-06-18

The man in the engine room has 1T
tie Of the fun or glory Of modern sea
fight He hears the booming OF the
near and distant guns, but he does not
know how the battle is going The
ship may be a hopeless wreck, and the
next minute may be his last. but that
is none Of his affair. The engines
must keep moving, and they must re-
spond instantly to the win Of the ships
brain In the coming tower or the bat
tie is lost. The whole ship Is one
mass Of complicated machinery. II IL
steered by steam; its turrets are turn
ed by steam directly or Indirectly.
through electric, pneumatic or hydrau-
lie power; its great guns are loaded by
steam; II is lighted by electricity which
is supplied by dynamoes run by steam;
II IL ventilated by steam-steam Is the
source Of all its activities. Let the
engines cease to work and the ship
would die.
The broad ax., 1898-06-18


Within the circus the seats were al
ready overlooking, and the same names
repeated from mouth to mouth blend
I'd into a general murmur, deadened by
he canvas roof over the ring. Some
Of the circus men were raking the saw
dust on the track, and above the door
to the stables the musicians were Ian
guidly tuning their instruments or at
times addressing friends who passed
beneath the gallery. That you? Mari
us, how goes it," etc. In the upper
rows the audience was alive with i'm
patience for the expected spectacle and
Irritated by the passing Of the fash
lonabie first nighters"-envied fire.
quenters behind the scenes-who press
ed in a crowd to the narrow entrance
leading to the greenroom.
Oficers in civilian dress, and stu
dents, ship brokers and idle handles,
all wished for the last time to get near
the fair Mile. Rita, the celebrated
equestrienne, who for a month had
been the subject Of conversation in
every messroom and every club. They
stepped along, the elbowed and the ell
bowers, between the walls that were
covered with sets of vanished harness,
and begged pardon every time they
jostled a groom. They stopped at the
stalls of Blue Devil and Djinn, the two
trick Arabians, and. under pretext Of
giving some sugar to the horses, fut-