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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED. NOW.

Door-Holders. Sample Sash-Lock free for
&c. stamp. Immense; better than weights
burglar proof; $40 day. Write quick.
Address BROHARD & CO., Department
q, Philadelphia, Pa. Re N-Su26t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

A SECOND FLOOR. WITH OR 5
rooms; water and gas on same. Loca-
ton west Of Ninth street. Terms mode
rate. For two adults. Light housekeep-
ing. References exchanged. Address,
giving name and No, PROMPT PAY,
Dispatch office. au H-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

GOOD COOK, WASHER, AND IRONER,
settled woman, either white or colored.
No incumbrance. Must sleep on premises.
Apply before 10 A. NJ Monday, at 2ll0
east Grace street, or after 10 A. M. l5i5
east Main street. au 2l-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

AGENTS-BIG MONEY SELLING OUR
Fireproof Home and Business Safes;
S73.40 cleared one day by new agent; capt.
tai or experience unnecessary. Write for
special terms and catalogue. ALPINE
SAFE COMPANY, Cincinnati, ..
o1-1fE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

TO PURCHASE A FEW HUNDRED
Tons of Blackjack Bark, either rossed
or unrossed." VIII pay the highest mar
ket cash price. SIG. NJ GOODMAN, Post
Office Box 2l9. Richmond. au 1S-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE.
MAIy-sTREET STORES.

Three Story Brick. Main near Thirteenth
street. 5000 Pay 7 per cent. net.
Two-Story Brick. opposite Chamber OF
Commerce. $500. Pay per cent. net.
Three-Story Brick. Main near Fifteenth
street VIII net per cent
Several others I'm the vicinity Of the pro-
posed Chesapeake and Ohio improve
ments that will pay big profits.
J. THOMPSON BROWN e. CO,
auN-lt lll3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

SECOND-FLOOR FLAT OF FIVE
Rooms suitable for light housekeeping,
or would Join a suitable party in rent
ing a house together Address FLAT,
care of Dispatch Office. au 2l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

GOOD MEN WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED
and who have been engaged In various
branches of mercantile and mechanical
business, to take positions as heads OF
departments with the American Pur-
chasing Agency. Full particulars can be
obtained at the office Of the company,
oO5 I a east Main street au 2l-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
G1.anO

WILL BUY A STORE AND DWELL
ing on Church Hill. Nice neighborhood
and good stand for store.
POLLARD e. BAGBY,
all 21-lt No north Eleventh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE.

CHOICE BROAD-STREEr PROPERTY,
south side. and very attractive in location.
au 2l-1t ~. w. BOWIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
sTnrRRAN HOME ron SALE.

1880 WILL BUY A SEVEN-ROOM
House, 3 Acres Good Ground. Outbuild-
ings, &C., one mile from city.
POLLARD * BAGBY,
au H-1t No. north Eleventh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

A WOMAN AND GROWN SON: SHE TO
cook and clean; boy 70 work about fac
tory. LIE CONNOISSEUR CIGAR FAC,
TORY. Grove road, one-half mile beyond
Soldiers Home. au N-Zt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

TO RENT OUT A FIRST-FLOOR FLAT,
five rooms and bath, on west Main, to
small family with no small children.
Answer at once. Address FLATS, this
office au 2O-2t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

BOARDERS-MARRI COUPLE OR
Two Gentlemen TO occupy Nicely-Fur-
nished Room, with Dressing Room and
use of Bath, in private family. Apply to
3l2 east Clay street. all 2-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED
WANTED,

BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE. BOARD
In Private Family. State terms. Address
Il. IA, this office. au 2l-lt-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND TILE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE,

LARGE AND SMALL DWELLINGS,
Lots, and Business Property for sale at
very low prices. Call and let US take you
and show them 10 you.
4. NJ. WORKMAN & CO,
Real Estate and Loans,
all 21-lt 1913 east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

TO SELL CHEAP, ONE IGH-GRADE
Side-Bar Buggy, as good as new. Sold
for want OF use. Can be seen at JOSEPH
LASSITER'S, 1888 east Franklin street.
All 21-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

TO RENT ROOM TO YOUNG GENTLE
man; Fourth street, near CANDLES Hill
furnished or unfinished. Address x
K, care Dispatch au 2i-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE,

ELEGANT LOT. 4Ox2Oo IN BARTON
Heights, worth at least $3.50. VIII sell
for only 500, on time. Address A. c. j.,
care of Dispatch. au 2l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
SIMAO AND RARK.

HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR
Prime Sumac Leaves and Shaved Black
Oak Bark, delivered any depot Richmond,
Va. WARNER MOORE &c co.
iy 3l-Su&W2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21


BY tbs Valentine Auction Company,
Auctioneers.
500 east Broad street
4 UCTION SALE FINE PICTURES
"A MIRROR, BOOKCASES. FURNITURE, SC
To-MORROW (Monday) MORNING. All
GUST Y. 1895.
at 1880 o'clock. at our warerooms S2a
east Broad street we will sell a line VI
Beautiful Pearl and other Pictures. Fire
Mirrors. Parlor Suits. Enamened Iron
Bedsteads and Springs, Fine Walnut Hat.
rack: Claw-Foot Centre-Tabies. oak ana
cherry: Oak and Cherry Rockers. Oak and
Walnut Chamber Suits, Walnut Cbild's
Bedstead, Fine Walnut Bedsteads. Wal
nut Cane-Seat Chairs, Walnut Wardrobos
Oak and Walnut Sideboards. Is Cotton
and Husk Mattresses. Woven-Wire Gotta
and Springs. Cherry and Oak Bookcase
Steel Springs. and lots OF other Household
Furniture, &c. The ladies most respect.
fully invited 10 attend the sale.
J. ". VALENTINE.
suH Manager and AuctiOnec-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.


WANTED, CAPABLE MAN WITH
5000, TO carry stock OF goods and man
age branch for Chicago house; sl25 month
and all expenses; also, extra percentage;
permanent position. with good future
prospects Address JAMES BARTON,
III Dearborn street. Chicago. au Alt
VICTORY! THE WAR IS OVER If
you want TO make money by the coming
BOOM" buy Stocks, Wheat. and Pork.
$40 invested Immediately should make
YOU profit OF over $500 inside OF thirty
days. Invest at once. Don't miss this
opportunity. Speculative Manual and
Market Letters sent free. G. ID. WOOL
WORTH * CO., Brokers, Chicago Board
Of Trade. Chicago. au H-Su&W2t
DO YOU sPECULATEf
WE ARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
congratulations from our customers for
our correct advices on several listed Sc
curities. Present opportunities are un-
precedented for rapid money-making In
the stock market. Write us at once and
take advantage OF what we know. q, W.
FERRY a. CO, Bankers and Brokers. IS
Wall street, New vagk au H-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

In execution OF a certain deed Of trust,
Modesto A. Delhaye and Adele Delhaye.
his wife. to the undersigned as trustees.
being thereto required I'm writing by the
creditor secured therein. default having
been made under said deed. We will offer
for sale. by public auction. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
BY n. w. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE

TRUSTEES SALE
l. OF
VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL Is
TATE,
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BROAD
STREET
BETWEEN TWELFTH STREET AND
COLLEGE STREET,
WITH TWO HANDSOME THREE
STORY NEW BUILDINGS.
THE LOT BEING % FEET
INCHES FRONT ON BROAD
STREET
AND EXTENDING BACK BETWEEN
PARALLEL LINES 162 FEET TO
AN ALLEY,
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

YOUNG COUPLE DESIRE BOARD
with private family. Would take part
OF house or fiat. Must be convenient 10
business and I'm first-class neighborhood.
n. r., care Of Dispatch. au 2l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

BY A GENTLEMAN AND WIFE, TWO
Unfurnished Connecting Rooms. without
board, by october LIST. Must be on same
floor with bath and in the vicinity Of
Third and Main streets. Address
ROOMS" Box 475, city. eu 2l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

TO BORROW FOR A TERM OF YEARS,
at low interest, 5000 to 5000. on i'm
proved real estate, worth five times the
amount. Address. stating rates, &c.
SAFE INVESTMENT" Dispatch Of
fee. au Zl-lt~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

PURCHASERS FOR IL CYPRESS
Tanks, Is feet high. IL feet in diameter;
used a short time only. JUDSON CUM
NlNGHAM, 2O27 Main street, Richmond
Va. au 2l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

ABOUT THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER,
Table Board near Laurel and Park ave-
nue., for a family of four or five adults
and one child. Address, with terms per
week, TABLE BOARD, Box 373. city.
au 1856
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

BY A YOUNG MAN, A GOOD HOME.
Private family preferred. VIII furnish
room Address. with terms, X. NJ. care
of Dispatch. au 2l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

A TENANT FOR A DELIGHTFUL SEC
ond Floor; also, Large Third-Story
Room for gentleman, a Basement Office.
and Large Stable. Apply at Sl east
Franklin street. au N-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

FOUR, FIVE, OR SIX ROOMS. A
Small House. or would take a house
with reliable party, by LIST OF September
references exchanged. Address r. III. S,
care OF Dispatch. au N-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

A FIRsT-RATE COOK AND LAUN-
dress at once. Apply. with references,
between Q A. NJ. and IL NJ. Monday, at
POI east Franklin street. au l-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

TO SELL OR RENT ON SHARES. A
Farm OF $50 acres. nine miles from Rich~
mond; one mile from depot; good dwell
ing and orchard. Apply A. ", care OF
Postmaster, Atlees. Hanover county, Va
au INV .F&Su5t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

BY A YOUNG LADY, A POSITION AS
Stenographer. Best references and salts
faction guaranteed. Address s., care OF
Uptown Dispatch office. au A-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED,

WANTED,
AN INTELLIGENT YOUNG MAN TO
drive oil-wagon. Must be a hustler; also,
honest, sober, and polite. Bring recon-
mendations, and apply before o'clock to-
morrow (Monday) morning TO CRYSTAL
OIL COMPANY, No. 900 south Meadow
street, Riyer-View Line. au N-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
wANTED.

ALL SUFFERERS WITH PILES TO
know where they can get Colgn's Eureka
Pile and Catarrh Salve. Satisfaction
guaranteed in ten days, or return the box
and money refunded. Merit wins every
time. No cure, no pay. Ask your drug
gist for it. n. NJ. COLGIN, 2l5 Nichol-
son street. Richmond. Va, Manufacturer
and Proprietor. au 7-Su3t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

BY Georges w. Mayo. Auctioneer
900 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.

LADY STENOGRAPHER AND TYPE
writer desires a Position. Well educated
competent; wages moderate; references.
Address "RELIABLE,' care Dispatch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

FOR SALE, AN EXCEPTIONALLY
GOOD MARE, years old; Virginia bred
Also. BUGGY HARNESS. BLANKET,
&c. Address X. care OF Dispatch
an H-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
EOR RENT.

THAT NEW AND VERY ATTRACTIVE
Broad and Deep Store. with excellent
Dwelling above, No. 404 east Broad street.
SUTTON * CO.,
all N-1t Tenth and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 isss,

at s o'clock p NJ, on the premises The
aboye-described REAL ESTATE.
This property is exceedingly attractive
In appearance. il believed TO be very sub
stantialy constructed. and consists "
two handsome residences. The base
ments are we'll suited for light business
or for Offices without detracting from
the desirabiity or comfort OF the houses
as residences.
costs of executing this trust and the sum
thereof, from June II, 1891. the amount
Of the original loan as described I'm said
deed. and on 500. another part thereof
from same date, and on 1855. another
part thereof, from May y, 1898, and or
$3.50 balance thereof, from May p. lSe,
the last three described sums having
been contracted since the recording ~
the said trust deed, and are declared du
additional lien upon said property Under
said deed OF trust by the express pr0y-
sons thereof; and the balance of the pur'
chase-money, II any, upon a credit N
equal instruments Of principal al six ana
twelve months from dag OF sale. Tor
negotiable notes. with interest. 10 De re-
cured by a deed or trust upon the pro-
perty.
But. by direction Of the creditor ST..
cured, the purchaser upon payment OF
one third ofth purchase-money IN cash,
will be given any reasonable credit on
interest as 10 the balance Of said DEBT
in lieu OF cash, as above announced. the
terms OF such credit 10 be announced te-
fore the sale takes place.
~ ". BOWIE.
JOHN PICKRELL,
su i6.22, 3oSe6 l3&l6 Trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE,

A STRICTLY PHYSICIANS SUBUR-
ban Residence, with fine shade, close to
street cars, and thoroughly equipped
with modern appliances.
au 2i-1t n. w. BOWIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR RENT

If YOU WANT A NICE SIx-RooM
Brick House, In nice order and having
city water, we can rent you No. l7l6 east
Broad street. for 50 per month. Call 10
see us about II. ]. b. ELAN & CO.
az S2y ill3 Main sfrsaf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED,

BOARDERS FOR TWO COMFORTABLE
rooms. Home comforts. Terms moderate
Apply at No. $40 north Sixth street.
au 21-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
For RENT.

THAT MOST DESIRABLE SIX-ROOM
Brick Dwelling No. 336 south Laurel
street. City water and gas Rent only yl2
per month, and all necessary repairs will
be done. j. u. ELAN q Co,
au l3-2w iil3 Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

A MAN WITH SMALL CAPITAL AMI,
Business Capacity. 209l5 south Cherry
street au N-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

A MAN TO WORK ON FARM AND
drive team. Must be sober and indus
trious. Apply to L. r. GARRETT,
Agent, % west Broad street. city.
au 2f-1ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE,

FIRST CLASS CONFECTIONERY AT
reasonable price. Apply No. GIL IL east
Main street. au H-6t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

BY George II. Valentine. Auctionecr.
Office 70i Ia east Leigh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF
MACHINERY, &c.

> AUOIIUN DAIL Ut
4 MACHINERY, &C.
BY virtue OF deed OF trust from
John s. Cruickshanks TO the under
signed trustee, and duly recorded IN tho
Chancery Court OF the city OF Rich
mond. l will sell at No. IA south Eighth
street,
TUESDAY, AUGUST o. 1898,
commencing at 1890 A. NJ, ! 2iX36-inch
New Haven Planer, l l5-Horse Power
Otto Gas Engine, 1 Tag Machine, Step
Ladder. Truck, Mahogany Desk. LOT OK
Rabbit Metal, &c. All the above Ma
chinery is in frst-class order.
TERMS: VIII be announced al the sale.
V. u. CARACRISTI, Trustee.
George IL. Valentine, Auctioneer.
an 2l-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

STORE 40 NORTH SIXTH STREET.
Most desirably located for retail trade;
immediate possession; reasonable rent
Apply 10 SAMUEL REGISTER. Trustee
and Receiver, ll0l Bank street.
an f4-SuSWtf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR SALE,

SUBURBAN HOME OF TEN ACRES
Improved Land Large 9-room brick
house, in a beautiful yard Of fine shade
trees; numerous outbuildings mostly OF
brick; excellent nelghborhOod. Terms:
One-fourth cash; balance in one, two,
three, and four years.
X. b. CHAFFTN e. CO,
au 21-lt Incorporated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR RENT,

SEVEN VERY DESIRABLE ROOMS,
including dining-room and kitchen, at liz
north Fifth street. au Zl-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

TO SELL A GOOD-PAYING RESTAU-
rant. with ten rooms and good fixtures
in Hampton, Va. Address FRANK w.
MOORE. au 2l-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED,

Old GOLD AND SILVER HIGHEST
cash prices paid. or will give watches,
jewelry, or silyerware in exchange.
A. NJ. MEYER & BRO, Jewellers,
90 east Broad street. Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR RENT,
FOR RENT,
FOR RENT,

WEST FRANKLIN 6TREET-No. Sl9-
the Very Desirable House now occupied
nv Philip A. Bruce, Esq Can be rented
upon reasonable terms. Possession can be
mad at once. Apply TO -
SAMUEL REGISTER,
Trustee and Receiver.
fy 2l-Su W&Ftf 1lOI Bank street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
WANTED.
WANTED.

BY A YOUNG LADY OF EXPERIENCE,
a Situation as Stenographer and Type
writer. Best of reference given. Address
oity au 2l-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR RENT

THAT MOST DESIRABLE TWO
Story and Basement Brick Dwelling No.
3l9 south Laurel street, containing six
rooms. and having city water and gas
Anything necessary in the way Of repairs
will be done at once. Rent low. Come 10
see us about IL. j. b. ELAN & CO,
au l3-2w Il3 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

TO RENT BY SEPTEMBER LIST. IN
Manchester House or Lower Floor OF
about four rooms, in good locality. Ad-
dress c. A. r.. care Dispatch office.
au H-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21
FOR RENT,
FOR RENT,

A CHARMING AND SPACIOUS
est-Franklin-Street Residence.
au 2l-lt n. w. BOWIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

THE RESIDENCE, No. 5ll WEST
Franklin street. Stable on the premises
Possession either September LIST or Octo-
Der lst. Apply TO Mrs. c. l.. TODD
an 7-Su&Thtf $50 west Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

AT ONCE, BOARDERS FOR TWO DE-
ligbtful Connecting Rooms. Very rea-
sonable terms. Apply at 512 west Grace.
au 2l-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-21

LADIES'! Chchester's English PennyroyaI Pills
II lDiamosd Brand, are the Best. safe, Reliable.
- Take othsr send &C., stamps Ter psrtiegars Relief
for L, cn,sh Is ,s.rr y Rstrrr MAIL a. Dr'fs
(au 2-Tu. TIL. Su1y)
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04

getting quite sulhy and savage from
the Of their search, and tho
little time ! lad devoted to 1t annoy
ed the.
It believe" aid Bertram. with an ar
OF gayety, q little overdone. that wa
frid thinks he knows where the heart
il. and that he can put his hand omit
at any moment"
II wish / could" I said.
so do l." said Edith. almost IN
same breadth.
You wish wIifrid TO ind the hearth"
said william. ''why?"
+Oh. no. I don't mean wiifrid: I
meant-at least-Wen. we shall all b
glad when It's settled M way or the
other. shan WEI"
/ had never todd Edith / loved her.
because I didn't know how my aunt
intended TO leave her money. n II
Edith were to be the heiress OF the
wThole-but any n will understand
my reasons
It was a week after aunt's funeral
that / went into the rose garden. where
Edith was shipping roses into a basket.
Tvs been looking for the heart
again" ] said. but / haven't found
it"
No." she answered. and I don'e
suppose You viii. Would a Gloire de
Dion be any compensation?"
She began to stick one in my coat
a she spoke. Her slender waist. in
its black gown. was very hear my left
arm where she stood.
Il will take the bud" I safd. but not
as compensation for the heart.
Don't you think" she asked me.
that II might be possible to live hap
PLY without a charm TO help your"
NO" i said. mot without a charm
TO help you. But ruby hearts are not
the only charms in the world"
My arm fell OF her waist.
Let them find thir ruby heart. Let
them chop 1t in pieces and divide it
between them and sell the bits" said I.
And you are content with what you
LAY ?" she asked.
answered. and my other arm went
round her.
through the poor old house was tap
ped and tested from top to bottom.
At last wearied out, they took the por-
ton Of goods that fell unto them and
went. fortunately for Ills, into a far
country. And Edith and l were mar
ried.
We didn't go on n wedding tour. but
came straight back to the dead old
house.
On the evening of our wedding day
We walked in the moonlight through
the rose garden to listen to the night.
fngales. l stopped to hold her In my
arms on the very spot where / had
first kissed her. and the light shawl she
wore round her head and shoulders
fell back.
h that you have round your
neck?" 1 said. for something darkened
amid the white laces on her breast.
She did not answer. I put UP my
hand, touched with q thrill the white
ness of her neck. and found in my
fingers the ruby heart!
Then she gave 1t to you" I said:
at is yours?"
"She gave II into my keeling" ans
wered Edith, dropping her chin till her
lips rested on my hand; but she left
1t to the man who should find it."
And I nave found it-here!"-E.
Nesbit in The Argosy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-02-04
HALF PEAS.

AT the gathering OF the retail gro
GERS last Tuesday night "reminiscences
were exchanged. and many were the
tales which the grocers told on each
other. One grocer, VIII now enjoys
the distinction OF being the leading
grocer in his section of the city, tells
a tale on himself which bears repeat
ing.
1t happened when III was new I'm
the business. One day a spice sales
man, representing an Eastern firm.
called on him. The grocer said he
didn't need anything in this line.
That was the natural thing to say,
however, n 1t didn't worry the
salesman a bit. He talked on In the
Where do you buy your pepper
now?"
II buy 1t Of s. G. Co."
"Oh. I wouldn't buy their pepper:
it's half peas"
"Oh, you are mistaken there: they
do not adufterate anything. That's
the way with you salesmen; are al
ways running down you competitors"
Il don't care what you say, I'm
willing 20 wage that S. & Co.'S pep oer
is half peas"
Very well. I'll bet yor a dollar It
isn't"
The money was put up, whereupon
the travelling man proceeded TO prove
the correctness of his assertion. This
was easily done. Taking a pencil he
wrote p~-e-p-p-e-r. Half p's." he ex-
plained.-St. Joseph (Mo) Herald