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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
ICoPYRIGHrED.1

His answer was a cut at my head. I
parried and shore off half of his white
plume. He thrust at my breast. 1
turned his point and cut away the other
half of his cockade.
''Curse your monkey tricks!" he cried,
as L wheeled my horse away from him.
"Why should you strike at me-" said
1. "You see that 1 will not strike
back"
'That's all very well, said he. ''But
you've got to come along with me to the
camp"
Il shall never see the camp" said 1.
''I1l lay you nine to four you do" he
cried, as he made at me, sword in hand.
But those words of his put something
new into my head. Could we not de-
eide the matter in some better way than
by fighting? The Bart was placing me
in such position that 1 should have to
hurt him, or he would certainly hurt
me. I avoided his rush, though his
sword point was within an inch of my
neck.
4 have a proposal" cried. eve
shall throw dice as to which is the pris-
oner of the other"
He smiled at this. 1t appealed to his
love of sport.
Where are your dice?" he cried.
Il have none"
Nor /: but 1 have cards."
"Cards let it be" said 1.
"And the game?"
81 leave it to YOU"
"Ecarte, then-the best of three"
could not help smiling as 1 agreed.
for [ do not suppose that there were
three men in France who were my mas
tiers at the game. 1 told the Bart as
much as we dismounted. He smiled
also as he listened.
II was counted the best player at
Walters" said he. ''With even luck
you deserve to get off if you beat me-"
So we tethered our two horses and
sat down, one on either side of the
great fat rock. The Bart took pack
of cards out of his tunic and l had only
to see him shuttle them to convince me
that had no novice to deal with. We
cut and the deal fell to him.
My faith, it was a stake worth playing
for. He wished to add hundred gold
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01

pieces a game, but what was money
when the fate of Col. Etienne Gerard
hung upon the cards? felt as though
all those who had reason to be inter
ested in the game, my mother, my
hussars, the Sixth corps d'armee, Ney,
Messena, even the emperor himself,
were forming a ring around US in that
desolate valley. Heavens, what a blow
to one and all Of them should the cards
go against me. But 1 was confident,
for my ecarte play was as famous as
my workmanship, and, save old
Bouvet, of the hussars, who won sew
enty-six out of one hundred and fifty
games off me, have always had the
best of a series.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01

was to clear the trunIps, and led the
knave. Down came the queen upon it,
and the game was equal. He led the
eight of spades, and could only as
card my ace of diamonds. Then came
the seven of spades, and the hair fairly
stood straight up on my head. We each
threw down king at the finale. He
had won two points, and my beautiful
hand had been mastered by his inferior
one. I could have rolled on the ground
as thought of it. They used to play
very good ecarte at Walters in the
year 10. 1 say it,, Brigadier Gerard.
The last game was now for all. This
next hand must settle it one way or the
other. He undid his sash and l put
away my sword belt. He was cool,
this Englishman, and tried to be also,
but the perspiration would triclzle into
my eyes. The deal lay with him and
may confess to you, my friends, that my
hand shook so that could hardly pick
my cards from the rock. But when 1
raised them what was the first thing
that my eyes rested upon? 1t was the
king, the king, the glorious king of
trumps My mouth was open to de-
clare it when the words were frozen to
my lips by the appearance of my com
rade.
He held his cards in his hand, but
his jaw had fallen and his eyes
were staring over my shoulder with
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Ourselves and Others.

Pleasant thoughts and feelings of
every kind that come to us are far too
often buried in the oblivion of silence.
The seed which, if planted in. the hearts
and lives of those around Us, would
bring forth rich harvests of happiness,
is Ssrelessly thrown away. Such i'm
pressions should be regarded as u kind
of trust for all those who can partici-
pate in them. If we have any bright
thought, any hopeful outlook, any joy
full experience, any loving emotion, let
us hasten TO share and diffusc it. If
any ray of sunshine has pei etrated our
hearts or lives. let US glad9 shed it on
the parkway OF others = leisure
Hours
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
FoeeY BOTTOM PHILoLoGY.
A Unique But Logical Definition OF
the Term Parachute.

A Unique But Logical Definition OF
the Term Parachute.
''Dey's habbin' er greddeal O. talk
bout dishere norf POLE" remarked Miss
Miami Brown, in an effort to make con-
versation at parlor social.
Deed dey is" replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
81 wonduhs what keeps folks goin'
up dar."
''Oh, dey likes ter keep movelin' along.
Seems like folks aim pleased Ter stay
in no one place onless dey's benin in
de rent; an den dey hobs on like grim
def
81 reckon a good many goes up dar
fob de sake O. de game"
Nope. Dey doesn't go froo all dat
trabble jes' fob de plaisure O. goin'
huntin'," was the positive reply.
"'Seuse me, Mistuh Pinkley, but dey
does.'T
"How kin you tell?"
s'By de news"
81 aim hyuhd O. nobody goin' dar
huntin' anything 'ceptin' trouble an ice
water"
(Which shows dat while you may hab
or gret gif' O. conversationality, when
1t comes right down ter perusin' you ain
so multiplicacious."
Mr.. Pinkley looked at her admiring-
~ for a moment, and then exclaimed:
do ito"
''Yas, sub. De way I knows dey's
gone huntin' is case one gemman dat
went in a balloon took along a para
chute
81 reckon dat's sumpin' what 1
dunno"
"'Deed, 'tisn'. You doesn' reco'nize
dc language-dat's all. Lemme 'splain
to yer. A pair o anything is two of
'em, amt it?'
'Sho' huff"
''You know what a shoot is, doesn'
yer?"
"Sho."
''Well, putin 'em tergevvuh. a para
chute CANT be muffin else dan double
bar'led shotgun. "-Washington Star.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01

emptied his piece each morning so as
TO make sure of having dry printing.
I'm another mile we shall be up with
the outposts," said he.
I glanced around at this and per-
ceived that we had trotted along at so
good pace during the time that we
were keeping up our pleasant chat that
the dragon with the lame horse was
altogether out of sight. 1 looked on
every side, but in the whole of that
vast rocky valley there was no one save
only the Bart and both of us armed,
you understand, and both of us well
mounted. / began to ask myself
whether after all it was quite neces-
sary that l should ride that mile which
would bring me to the British out
posts.
Now wish to be very clear with you
on this. point, my friends, for would
not have you think that was acting
dishonorab1y or ungratefully to the
man who had helped me away from the
brigandS. You must remember that of
all duties the strongest is that which
commanding officer owes to his men.
You must also bear in mind that war is
a game which is played under fixed
rules, and when these rules are broken
one must at once claim the forfeit If,
for example, 1 had given a parole, then
I should have been an infamous wretch
had 1 dreamed of escaping. But no
parole had been asked of me. Out of
overconfidence and the chance of the
lame horse dropping behind, the Bart
had permitted me to get upon equal
terms with him. Had it been l who
had taken him l should have used him
as courteously as he had me, but at the
same time 1 should have respected his
enterprise so far as to have deprived
him of his sword, and seen that had
at least one guard besides myself.
refined up my horse and explained this
to him, asking him at the same whether
he saw any breach of honor in my leav-
ing him.
He thought about it, and several
times repeated that which the English
say when they mean mon Dieu." You
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01

would give me the slip, would you?"
said he.
"If you can give noreason against it. ="
1.-The only reason that 1 can think
Of" said the Bart, lis that should in
stantly cut your head off if you should
attempt it."
1.-TWO can play at that game, my dear
Bart" said l.
''Then we'll see who can play it
BEST" he cried, pulling out his sword.
l had drawn mine also, but l was
quite determined not to hurt this ad-
mirable young man who had been my
benefactor.
''Consider!" said l. "You say that
am your prisoner. 1 might with equal
reason say that you are mine. We are
alone here, and though have nodoubt
that you are an excellent swordsman,
you would hardly hope to hold your
own against the best blade in the six
light cavalry brigades."
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Two Rnld neceirern-

Mrs. Newell want to confess some
thing to you, dearest. deceived you
about my age; it lis more than 1 told you.
Mr.. Newed-Then 1 may as well re-
ciprocate, darling. 1 deceived you
about my income; it is less than I-told
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Two Extremes.

''Why did you ever come to this frozen
country" asked one shivering traveller
of another in the Chilkat pass.
my creditors made it too hot for me
in New York." said the other through
his chattering teeth.-Brooklyn Life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Willing to Try,

Rapturous Youth-Darling, my sal
airy is $50 week. Do you think you
could live on that?
His Affianced-Why, yes, George, 1
can get along on that. But what'n you
live on?-Chicago Tribune.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
A Model Wife.

''They say poor Roamer's wife fairly
drives him to drink"
''That must have been what Soake1
meant when he told me there were too
few such women as Mrs. Roamer."-
Chicago Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01

81 suppose" said the village deacon
to the minister, that your constant
prayer is that you may ever be poor and
humble"
mot exactly" replied the minister.
81 pray that 1 may remain humble, but
my congregation attends to the other
part of t."-Chicago Daily News.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
An. MOI

Impatient Husband (tifed of holding
his chin up)-It's taking you an awfully
long time to fix this necktie, Laura.
Patient Wife-You never used TO com
plain about the length of time it took
me to smooth out your neckties before
we were married, George Chicago Tr-
bune
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
The USnal Result

"How is your club for the inter-
change and development of ideas get
ting along?"
"Well, so far, it has developed the
idea in each member that he is the only
man who has any ideas. "-Indianapolis
Journal
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Rapid Progress.

Trivvet-Hello, Borrowe, how are you
getting along?
-Famously, Trivvet, famous
". am $4,000 more in debt than Twas
last year, and have less to show for it,
Louisville Courier-JoUrual.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
The Usual Zine.

What do you do when you get drowsy
in the Officer"
81 never get drowsy in the Office; 1
get drowsy in the evenings when my
wife reads to me."-Chicago Record.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Fitting.

Jeweler-You can have this ring for
two dollars, if you do not object to
wearing anything gold filed.
Rosie O'Grady Qoftily)-Igues can
stand it; two of my teeth are gold filed.
Brooklyn Eagle
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Clear Case

Justice-You are accused of resisting
police officer.
Toots-Then l plead guilty to insan.
ity.-N. Y. World.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
a Division.

well, Pat, did your father leave you
anything in his will?"
"Yes, sir; he left me part of the house.
and me brother has divided it. He has
kept the inside and have the outside. -
The Rival.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Naval enlargement.

He-I don't suppose you ever saw a
naval engagement?
She-Oh, yes, have; my sister was
engaged 20 be married to lieutenant in
the navy, once.-YonkerS Statesman.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Refnre and After.

ReX-All mer believe in luck till
they've made their pile
Bess-And what do they believe in
after that?
Rex-Themselves.- Topics.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Breathing.

Bending low his knightly head, he
breathed a VOW.
He will break it, she faltered, aside,
and shivered
For his breath was very strong.-N-
Y. Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
What He Wanted.

II tell you, Parker, money is scarce"
Don't be scared. I'm not going to
dun you for that ten dollars you owe
me-"
"Oh, l wasn't thinking of that. 1
was fixing to ask you to lend me anoth-
or teu."@Harlem Life.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
ReprehensibIe Pathology.

Twynn-Ricketts is the most tauto-
logical chap | ever hear speak.
Triplett-What is his latest offense?
Twynn-He spoke of the deadly cigar
charlottesville Courier-Journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Consistent.

Mabel-There's that Jones girl. Don't
you bow to her?
Maud never even look at her
what an atrocious gown she's wearing.
-RrOOklyn Life
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
A Strapning Fellow.

Biedad-I thought you said your son
was a strapping fellow! Why. he is not
five feet tall.
Wiggins-No, but he teaches a coun-
try school.-N. Y. Truth.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
InSfrncfInIL.

Johuuy-And does the gas meter
measure the quantity of gas you use?
Papa-No. my son; the quantity you
have 20 pay fO~-Puck
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Illegal.

why don't you fill that tire?" said she,
Its looks did quite disgust her;
cit is against the law" said he.
ITO fill-a-buster!'
Cycling Gazette.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Locating the Trouble.

Are you in pain. my little man?"
asked the kind old gentleman.
NO" answered the boy. The pains
in me."-Tit-B Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Jorroborativc Testimony.

Visitor-rat says he's descended from
some of the CREATES houses in ireland.
Mike nsha. So he did. many q
toime-on a ladder: Tit Bits.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Ont OF Sight.

Cholly-I say, old boy, I've just had
my mustache shaved off. How do 1
look?
Algy-Simply smooth.-Louisville
Courier-JOurnal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
PersnnnI Prnnerfr-

Wife, notice, dear, that you have
five new wrinkles IN your face.
Husband-Well. what of it2 They're
ali mine, any
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
Dodrinr Gern,n

Why have you taught your baby boy
to eat onions?"
1T keeps people from kissing him
| Chicago Record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
A Toast.

Here's hoping every breeze that blows
Across the world so sunny,
Will blow a bee toward rose
Whose heart is sweet with honey!
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
handicapped.

What is versatility"
VERSATILITY is having so many talents
that you can't get time to make liv-
ing with any nf them."@Chicago Rec
ord
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
An ERete Monarchy,

my mind to me q kingdom Is"
And very badly governed, too;
It's overtaxed to make display
BY far beyond it's modest due.
Chicago Journal
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-02-01
How He Managed 1t.

81 think I'll take day off,
Remarked the office lad.
And he staightway tore another leaf
From the boss calendar pad
IN. Y World
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-11

BALLARD. Dec. 1o.--The friends and
neghbors of Solomon G. Osborn, Familiarity
called Father Osborn, called on him at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs b. +. Stein
auer last Monday evening, it being his
eighty-sixth birthday. and rendered con-
CALCULATIONS. Father Osborn was converted
to the Christian religion and Joined the NJ.
E. church after he was 20 years Old. and at
that time he could not read word. But
Immediately after his conversion he set
about to learn his letters and afterwards to
learn TO read. He had wei nigh worn his
old Bible out, so his friends Of the church
presented him with new Bible with extra
large print that he viii be able to read
without glasses.
Mrs. n. E Nickerson, who has been Ill.
is convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. L. s. Hawley rejoice over
the advent OF a son last Friday, likewise
Mr. and Mrs. p. c. Sankey over the birth
Of son on the same day.
A daughter was. born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fitzherbert Leather December g.
DR.. and Mrs. Emery entertained their
friends at progressive angling Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. s. Emery entertained at
their beautiful home on Ballard avenue Fri
day evening with hidden authors. charades
and other games.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-11
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VALLA WALLA SOClALS.

WALLA WALLA, Dec. N.-Mr. ant
Mrs. +. a Garrett were called from their
wedding tor through California by the
sudden deatkof Mr. CARROTS mother.
Rev. J. =. auckleberry Is the new pas
tor at the Bauiss church. He Is earnest,
brilliant and hRd-working.
Miss Martha lesser has returned from
an extended tr!i through Oregon and
Southern California.
The Ladies RelielSociety met during the
week and made aGans ements for the
charity BAH which vii take place next
week
Mr.. Charles G. Mcfarland and Miss
Fannie Wood. of Umatila, Or. were mar
ried Mt the Palace hotes by Rev, w. G.
Reuter-. of the NJ. l.. chufeh
Mrs. Levi Ankeny gave an ''At Home
Saturday afternoon. Many friends were In
attendance and good time vas enjoyed
Mr.. and Mrs. Dement, Chu-ck have re-
turned home from their wedding trip TO
Tacoma and Seattle.
The Pilgrim social al the Cumberland
Presbyterian church proved a vew enjoy
able affair and a great financial Success
Frank and John l. Sharpstein. homa :
DcyeiI and J. j. Hoffman spent few
days Of the week on the Columbia in aunt
ing wild geese
The wslla Walla Club held its annual
election during the week. Mr.. John
Steckwel was elected president.
The NJ. e church gave a social at :he
Sons OF Veterans hail on Wednesday even
Ing. A large number were in attendance.
An enjoyable musical programme was rem
dered. after which was sale OF Christmas
goods.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-11
WHITMAN COLLEGE NOTES.

The first resilar meeting OF the college
\. W {: "A, wa. held on Sunday afternoon
at the Ladies .ail The society has in
creased RAPIDLY Lis fall and has now the
largest enrolment In its history 4 fnil
attendance was haa Sunday afternoon snJ
an Interesting and Profitable meeting en-
1oyed-
The monthly receptAn IN the s.usarts
and faculty occurred at he ladies haI laet
Friday evening. UInde. the hnsritahse
management of Mrs Cray,a the paxy ~
tron and lady principal, ehese rno,th,,,
receptions are becoming a ns,eworthv fsa
ture OF the college life ' w
A large order OF new beo.r ~. ,,,s,
been received at the college lk~s-y 49,
tanning the latest works in rst,1sors
literature and the sciences The eails.s /, ;
hrary Is increasing steadily both In e,1s
and usefulness,
The college flag now flies over tn a.,
sti.utioa during the working hours OF ,ha
day. e''e
A meeting Of delegates from the facs,-
ties of the three institutions, the U'ntyarsi.
~ OF Idaho, the Agricultural College a,
Pullman and Whitman College was held
on Friday. the 9TH OF November Mt Col.
fax, to discuss the question OF fntsrrolle-
eiste athletics. Rules were adopted which
have been submitted TO the several facul
ties for ratification. They viii Clarity tbs
matters OF intercollegiate athletics and
raise the standard to ii higher level.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-11
PORT TOWNSEND SOCIAL.

PORT TOWNSEND. Dec. 10.--With the
exception or a few dinner parties and a
couple OF lat homes" society has been
unusually quiet this week.
Miss Hattie Barrows entertained few
friends "Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Dan Hit and son visited friends
In Seattle for few days.
Judge Kuhn spent nearly two weeks In
Walsa Waila, where he was warmly wei
coined by old friends.
Miss PfsisTer. VINO has been spending The
last two months with her brother, re-
turns to her Eastern home in few days.
Nr. J. W. Jones accompanied by his
wife and little ones. left Friday for Taco
ma. where they expect to reside perma-
nentiy.
Mrs, IT. II. Beechsr left the early part OF
the week fer Seattle, to perfect arrange
rnents fer her '.art reception" which took
place Thursday and Friday.
Miss Gertrude Bell left Monday for San
Francisco, where she viii spend few
weeks visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Plummer were in
Seattle for few days.
Mr. Roy McClinton. one of our most pop
ular and successful teachers, returned from
a visit TO Port Angeles
Mr.. f. f. Penn, OF this city. has accepted
position In the Canadian Pacific office al
Seattle.
Mrs. Robert Sparger and son spent Fri
day and Saturday with Mr.. SparSer at
Marrowstone.
Mrs. o. Blocker and Mrs. r. Klinger
we're registered at Hotel Seattle.
Mrs. Peter Mutty has returned greatly
benefited in health from q thres-months'
recuperating trip through the East. She
was met at Seattle Monday by Mr.. Mutty
who accompanied her home.
Miss Lucille Siicox, of Portland, Or. Is
visiting her uncle Judge N s. Snyder.
Superior Judge McClinton mas moved
here from Port Angeles with his family.
and Will take up permanent residence
In Port Townsend.
Miss Gertrude Bell. one of Townsend
most popular young ladies. left on Monday
for San Francisco where she VIII visit
with relatives until New Years.
Miss Lou Baker has gone TO Ellensburg
10 take the course of training for teach
ers at the Normal school
Mrs. Il. Is. Hastings left Today for Port
and from where she win be accompanied
heme by Miss Hastings who is a student
at Sc. Helens hall. While in Portland Mrs.
Hastings viii visit her sister-in-law. Mrs.
Thomas Crang. wife of Capt. Tom Crang.
of tIs steamer Bailey Gatzcrt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-11
CoLUMBIA CITY SOCIAL.

COLUMBIA CITY. Dec. 1o.--On Satur-
day evening. December B. Columbia City
put on her best bib and tucker An.
turned out en- masse 10 attend the fair and
entertainment given by the Ladies' AID
Society. Under the efficient pastorate OF
Rev. E p. Dada. the congregation mas %
greatly increased that II aas become ne
cessity to enlarge the modest little church
which has hitherto serves the worshipers.
AS soon as the building was decided upon
the ladies' set to work with their accus-
toned vim and energy p help raise tne
necessary funds. They decided upon fair
for their nrst effort After but two or
three weeks for preparation they were
ready. In the pubic hail were erected SIX
tasty booths, one for each day OF the week.
and they were stocked with articles appro-
priete for the day-Montay. for washing;
Tuesday, ironing; Wednesday. baking. etc
So well were they patronized that by
o'clock every booth was literally cleaned
out and the ladies' had realized the neat lit
tie sum OF $40 The closing OF the fair was
followed by a programme OF music and
rertta tta-<