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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

cutor, estate valuation, $500 real, $500
personal; Thomas Berthiaume, Spen
Ger, Nathan e. Craig executor, estate
valuation. $500 personal; Julia Miller,
Charlton, Prescott Bartlett executor,
estate valuation, $500 real, $500 per
sonal; Julia M. Brady, Fitchburs, W.
H. Brady, George r. Brady and Anna
M. Brady executors; William Winch,
Fitchburg, Nellie F. NJ. Winch and g.
w. Weymouth executors, estate valua-
ton, $3.50 real, $4,000 personal; Allen F..
Brown, Spencer, Hattie T. Brown exc
cutrix, estate valuation, $500 real. $4O0
personal; Nancy A. Cater Shrewsbury,
Lyman J. Cater executor, estate valu-
alton, $1,000 personal.
Guardians accounts allowed-First
and final of c. F. Aldrich in estate Of
James Doherty, Spencer; first of Mag
gle Carruth, in estate of Alvin b. Car
ruth, Barre; first of Maggie Carruth,
in estate Of Catherine 7. Carruta,
Barre.
Executors accounts allowed-F'ourth
annual of Asa Child, in estate of Ella
]. Child, Winchester; H. G. White, in
estate of Mary W. Lamb, Leicester;
final of c. S. Hitchcock, in estate OF
Mary A. Allen Warren; first and final
of Geore H. Coolidge, in estate oELaura
K. Thompson, West Brookfield.
Administrators account allowed
First and final of Albert W. Curtis, IT
estate of Lawrence Lee, Spencer.
Administrators appointed-Sarah ].
Green, in estate of Everette V. Stone,
alias Emma V. Stone, Worcester, $4,000
personal; Sarah L. Chase, In estate OF
John E. Spaulding, Worcester, $40. 900
real, 800 personal; James H. Foules,
in estate of John M. Foules, Worcester,
$3.50 personal; Margaret X. Donpeliy'
In estate of John F. Donnelly Worces-
ter, $500 personal, Emeline P. Wiloer,
in estate Of Davis WILDER, Milford, S25OO
real. $3.50 personal; G. F. Dinsmore,
Boston. in estate of Abby w. Davis,
Worcester, 1888 personal; Samuel o.
Leland, in estate of Walter A. Leland
Worcester, $1,000 personal; Edward ID.
Morse. in estate of Daniel Morse.
Southbridge, $3.50 real, $50 personal;
Maybelle f. Burlington, in estate OF
Frances A. Adams, West Brookfeid
Czarina P. Ammidown, in estate 81
John Ammidown, Worcester; May #.
Bullock and Johanna E. Hill, in estate
of John M. Fowler, Mendon, $500 real
$3.50 personal. -,
Administrators appointed with VIII
annexed-Charles S. Reyes, Boston, in
estate of Jennie NJ. Reyes, Clinton, $2O e
600 personal; Hattie A. Davis, PITTS
burg, Pa, in estate of Luther LltUe'
Sutton, $3.50 personal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
COLLIN S. MADAUS.
Popular Worcester People Married Yes-
terday in ST. Johns Church.

The marriage of John H. Collins, the
well-known pharmacist, and Miss
Agnes G. Madaus, daughter Of Charles
Madaus, ST., was solennized at st.
Johns church yesterday afternoon at
8 o'clock. The floral decorations at
the church were furnished by the
brides brother, Frederick B. Madaus.
The chancel was filled with palms and
ferns effectively arranged, and the rail
was fringed with white marguerites.
The altar was respondent with its
white setting and Easter lilies.
The bride was attended by Miss Min
ME Keefe of Boston, and Walter F.
Collins was groomsman. Upon the ar
rival of the bridal party at the church.
the wedding march was played by the
organist, Miss Reidy, and the party
proceeded to the altar rail, where the
ceremony was conducted by Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Thomas Griffin
The brides dress was of white bro
caded satin. She wore a veil with a
crown of lilies of the valley The bride
carried a bouquet of bride roses. the
DrlQeSnlalu wore d SO"n u w. "
candle over blue silk, and a leghorn
hat trimmed with pink roses.
The ushers at the church were John
]. O'Malley, John H. Riley, Thomas
Moran and William J. Madaus.
A reception was held at the home,
Haywood street, following the cere-
mony, from till o'clock. zahonyi
catered. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins left on
the s O'clock boat train for New York.
They will take a trip up the Hudson.
Upon their return, August 1, they VIII
be at home to their friends al 80 Union
avenue,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ST. VINCENT's Bazaar.
The Arrangements Progressing Rapidly,
and Some Novelties Will Be introduced.

Although it is two weeks to the time
for opening the bazaar and fair to be
held under the auspices of the st. Vim
cent Hospital Association, arrange
ments are being rapidly made and those
in charge are confident that they will
be able to present the best fair of the
kind ever given in the city.
The bazaar is to be open four days be-
ginning June 27, both afternoon and
evening, and tickets for the four days
at a half dollar are meeting with large
sale. During the progress of the bazaar
the hospital buildings are to be thrown
open for the inspection Of the public;
and at booths will be offered for sale
domestic and fancy articles, decorated
china, handmade embroidery, souven-
irs of the hospital. During the evening
of each day, ice cream, cake and other
refreshments will be served.
A miscellaneous entertainment will be
provided each evening under the per
sonsl direction of Miss Grace Monahan,
and an orchestra will be present.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
AMERICAN CITIZENS NOW.

At the close of the criminal session
of the central district court yesterday
morning four men who have resided IN
this section Of the country renouhced
Allegiance to their former sovereigns.
Alexander McGill and James Brockel-
bank. both of North Grafton, stated
that they would forget Queen Victoria.
Michael George McKittany, Syrian
storekeeper, dropped his relations with
the Sultan Of Turkey, and Joseph Gold
berg ceased to be subject of the car
of Russia. McKittany resides at %
East Worcester street and Goldberg
lives at is Providence street, Worces-
ter
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

Mrs. Mckee Rankin, one Of the fore.
most and best known character actresses
and stage artists Of this generation, in
speaking Of Pe-ru-na, says: "Go woman
should be without a bottle of Pe-ru-na
in reserve. "-Mrs. Mckee Rankin.
Mrs. Eliza Wike, 100 Iron street, Akron,
Ohio, says: would be in my grave
now If it had not been for your God-sent
remedy, Pe-ru-na. was broken down
woman, had no appetite; what little I
did eat did not agree with my stomach.
1t is now seven years past that used
Pe-ru-na and can eat anything.-Mrs.
Eliza Wike.
Every woman should have copy Of
DR.. Hartman's book entitled "Health
and Beauty" This book contains many
facts Of especial interest to women. DR..
Hartman has treated more ailments Pc
suliar to women than any other physt-
clan in the world. This book gives In
brief his long and varied experience.
Send for free books on catarrh. ADJ
dress DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
FRANokE SET FREE.
Not Enough Evidence to Warrant Con-
vctlon.

Not Enough Evidence to Warrant Con-
vlctlon.
Edward Francl1e, charged with man
slaughter, was arraigned in the central
district court, before Judge Utley, yes
terday morning, and discharged, the
judge ruling that there was not enough
evidence to warrant holding him.
More than half Of the employees Of
the Partisan Wrapper Company, where
Goldfein, who died es a result Of a
blow on the head from hammeRs
thrown by Francke, was employedbt
were present. and the hearing was long,
and tedious. Franeke was represented
by Congressman John r. Thapers
John and James Hennessey, soma or ~
man now spending four months In thaf
house of correction for drunkenness
neglected children, were paroled INF
charge Of Thomas Carrigan, who VILLA.
find homes for them.
GIL Pierce, a young man charge0'
with violation of the ordinance govern
ing the rate Of speed at which a BIZ
cycle shall be ridden within the city
limits, was fined So. He gladly paid the
fine
Edward Cosgrove. jeremiah Moriarty
and Patrick Quincy were In court FOR
throwing bottles at Albert Knauss, an
employee of the Worcester Brewing
Company. Knaus testified that the
trio tried to get hold of his money last
Saturday night, and he only escaped
after pulling out long knife and maxi
ing a lunge at one of the gang. Judge
Utley, after listening to the evidence.
ordered each one Of them to pay fine
of $40.
Fred Duncan and James Sweeney
were ordered to pay fines Of $40 each
for walking on the railroad tracks.
Charles Johnson. charged with DRINKS
enness was set free.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ELECT OFFICERS.

Division I. Ladies' Auxiliary, A; Q. H.;
~ in TIibernian Hall last evening and
Received five proposals for membership .eG 9dT
Two candidates were initiate Inc v IIl1
l s}DcIs3 President Hannah Riordan vice
sa,.eo-ider+ Maria McDonough; financial
Secretary, Lizzie Lynch; assistant imam imam
cai secretary Mamie Leaf RE- TecoEal NJ
TIg9e1niasn. sentinel. Annie OConnor; ser
itl.e. iIiti farm Mary Foley; standing
ssommittee, Mary Sullivan, Maggie Myers Myers
N oId esi.t will be installed tomorrow
l, ng 0it the ceremony being in charge OF
+ba county president.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
FUNERALS.

The funeral of Solomon L. Croft who
died in Boston Saturday, was held at
Sessions & Sons undertaking rooms
Yesterday afternoon. Rev. ]. B. Brady
nastor of Grace NJ. E. church, conduct
al tbe services. The burial was In
Hope cemetery.
Tho funeral of Lucius c. ]. Mann was
bai5 Yesterday afternoon in Old South
nbiIrcb narlors. Rev. DIR. A. q. Con-
rad conducted the services. The body
yas taken to Hardwick on the 40
o'clock train for burial.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
sTANTON-GRAY.

Miss Edith NJ. Stanton, daughter OF
hudson W. Stanton, formerly of this
citv, but now resident of Hartford
Ct, and Arthur NJ. Gray of Springfield,
were married yesterday afternoon at
the home of Rev. Mr.. Kingsley pastor
Of webster Square NJ. E. church: The
bride wore travelling dress Of gray,
and carried bouquet of roses. For
several years the bride lived with her
aunt. Mrs. ]. w. Blood, Of Goes street,
and was employed as bookkeeper at
Charles P. Hardy's grocery store, Lake
street After a short wedding trip,
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will reside at DO
Willard avenue, Springfield.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
MUSTERED INTO SERVICE.

Capt. J. C. Gresham was at the local
recruiting office yesterday and mus
tered in Edward H. Fitzgerald of MARI
boro and Otto L. FagerstrOm. The
latter is a Worcester man and is well
known He is a second lieutenant in
the Viking Cycle Club. and is a veteran
of the Santiago campaign, having
served with the wellington Rifles. They
left last evening for Fort Slocum, New
York. where they will enter the unas-
signed infantry. Three applicants were
rejected by DR.. O'Meara for general I'M
fitness, and Swan Carlberg was accept
ed
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ATTACHMENTS.

These attachments were recorded
yesterday:
f. s. Pierce Co. vs.. Thomas K: Cor
biere, Worcester, $500, action OF con
tract: writ served by A. F. Richard
son, constable; returnable in central
district court
Charles C. Middlemas VS.. James
Miles ct ali, Worcester, $4,000, action of
contract; writ served by D. H. Hayter
deputy sheriff; returnable in superior
court first Monday in July; c. S. Dodge
for plaintiff. -.
Mary Mills VS.. D. Burton, Milford, $500,
action of contract; writ served by Dep
uty Sheriff A. A. jenkins; retuTnaple
in district court. Williams & Williams
for plaintiff.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
City Council Committee Recommend the
Expenditure of About $4,000.

expenditure OF ABOUT 0oOIOOO'
The city council committee on sew
ers met yesterday afternoon and voted
to recommend the construction of about
100000 worth Of sewers, which have
been petitioned for by residents along
the following streets: Mars, Lennox,
Beeching, Pleasant Lennox to Moves;
Endicott, Beaver, Fiske, from Berkeley
to Prospect street, on Eastern avenue,
Muskeego, Brussels, Metcalf, Massa-
chusetts avenue, Rutland terrace, and
In a new street leading off Salisbury
street.
The committee also voted to recon-
mend the construction of a sewer in
Commercial street. The fine will be
laid at the same time the water pipe is
laid.
Aldermen Brannon, Huot and Car
berry and Councilmen White and Davis
of the committee, accompanied by City
F. A. Mcclure and Superin-
tendent of Sewers H. P. Eddy, viewed
locations where sewers have been
asked for in Grove street, Eastern ave-
nue., Albany and Muskeego streets.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
DEATH OF MRS. DUNBAR,

Mrs Mary Dunbar, the widow of the
,at ei Z ,Iobn H Dunbar, died yesterday
az "a J Reach street She has been a
M Of St. Johns church for the
n IletliI II years, She leaves five daugh-
+ +ers Mrs Timothy ]. McKeon, Mrs,
Patrick Pa IT, Burns, Mrs. Thomas Cannon,
Mrs re- John Powers and Mrs; Albert
Pinkham, all of Worcester. The ~
TsrsI will be held Thursday morning,
with requiem high mass at St John 5
cf1llych at 9 o'clock.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
JUNE WEDDINGS.
Thew Still Continue TO Be in Favor Judg-
ing from Marriage Licenses Issued.

They Still Continue 10 Be in Favor Judg-
ing from Marriage Licenses Issued.
June weddings continue in favor
iudgtng from the number of marriage
intentions filed with the city clerk yes
terday. Licenses were issued to: Ar
thur NJ Gray, %, and Edith NJ. Stan
ton, 81; James F. McGoveTn, rs, and n
Hudson, &c, and Louise E.. (Sandersl
Beaudry, p; John II. Collins 26; and
IS j. and Mary \ Ryan. Is; Axe , D; A o1.
~ Iob 80 COREY. q, and Mary eastman, "a;
Carl carl T. Berg, 26, and Maria o. New;
man qIl %; George H. Laying, 27, and
Laura A cooke i; WiI!ia% ~ p Mt Cook
IS. and Florence M, Goipy ~ 70 6,oiiS o.
i lanes H. Houghton, 80, and Anna L.
Tones. %.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
FOUND FOR DEFENDANT.
Judge Fessenden Gives Decision in Favor
of Town of west soyIston.

Judge Fessenden of the superior
court handed down decision yester-
day in the case of the Barstow Stove
Company VS.. the town of West Boyl-
ston, and finds for the defendant. The
case was heard at the jury-waived
term of the court. and was an action
of contract brought to recover $500 and
interest at per cent from 1891 on
contract for stoves to heat the high
school in that town. The claim of the
town was that the stoves did not heat
according to contract. F. P. Goulding
and w. C. Mellish for the plaintiff and
w. j. Merriam and Herbert Parker for
the defendant
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
CITY PAY ROLL.

The city pay roll for the w week e S eIlq5,
June 8, amounted 70 4,oS9,oo, "a ~ fo1-
among the various depaI tiii s!no e.. fire
lows: City hall, janitors, sIyO,ui ission
S557 81 notice department, $2323.3 81
nolice department. signal service, S "a %
school department, janitors, S2eOiZ9'
school department, labor on ieI,5 &C. :.
s20S.1s; sewer department a S2at0i de-.
street department, $2503.S4i water Ue-
nnr+rnn,,t s1A21 e
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ASKS FOR SEPARATE SUPPORT.

Teresa Coffey. through her counsel,
Sullivan & O'Connell, filed a petition
Yesterday in the probate court for sep
arate support from her husband, Thos.
f. Coffey, of Worcester. She alleges
cruel and abusive treatment and habits
of intoxication as grounds for the petit
tim
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ONE R11ILDING PERMIT.

A building permit was issued t ,II,bl
lie buildings yesterday to Mrs. alice an. FOR m-
G O. H. L Cummings builder I Ion
a wooden alteration in the house l7O
Nav street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
! BRIDGE & SMALL,
3S5 rIain Street.
EXTRAORDINARY
SALE of
Silk Waists.

Commencing THIS MORNING at nine O'Clock sharp,
we will put our entire Silk Waist stock on Sale at real
Bargains.
Every waist without reserve, will be marked to about
one-half former prices Every lady in Worcester know
us to be leaders in good silk waists at low prices, our
sales during the season warrant and the above announce
men merits the name of Extraordinary Sale" AS this
sale includes ALL of stock, cannot specify particular
numbers, but call your attention to prices as fooWs
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
Brandreth's Pills

Are the safest and most effective remedy
for Indigestion. Irregularity OF ue
Bowels Constipation, Biliousness' i1sSu-
.cbs Dizziness. Malaria or any disease
arising from an impure state of the BLOOD.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
cnANoLITH1C SIDEWALK.

Work was begun yesterday on the
so,,rdation for the sections Of grano-
ii.bio sidewalk that are 60 be placed at
either end of the mall IN the rear Oh
nit-r hall.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
MALARIA, GRIPPE

and impure blood are rapidly cured by Sulphume,
which has completely taken the place of quinins
for clearing the blood and liver of fever-poison
germs. The injurious effects form the use of
ouinine are never produced by Sulphume.
Blood Book and sample Cake Of Soap Free.
SuLPHuME CO., zoo Marine Bldg, CHICAGO
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
FILES AN 1NTERvENoR.

Arthur P Rggg counsel cd IN the bef M9rc tbe
ter bIe sled an intervenor in. the interest
COVE .s ls civ of Worcester for the taxes col
of IN 81 1pon that plant yesterday, with
~ suDerior court.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

Next time you are thinking of choco-
lates. get them at 55S Main. They are
guaranteed pure.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
LOCAL NOTES.

C1emence sells today at p ocloc t n TSis
the 1sai estate No. % shelby st.e nth a
t5 Srsese .enement house and store thereon
(Ho. for q barga1no
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
,e9 vIcToR BICYCLES Az sas.

Just a few on hand at this price
quick bargain. HaVener, 507 Main.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

One taken every night stimulates the
liver. carries off the bile and improves
the digestion and appetite. Carriers Little
Liver Pills. Don't forget this.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07
ARE UP IN ARMS.
Residents of Gates Street object to
Swimming in University Park

Residents Of Gates street in the vi-
cinity Of University park, are much dis~
turbed over the wading pool. In a
communication to The Spy. a resident
of Gates street says:
University park may not be the ideal
one, but 1t is q pretty expanse Of hill
and vale. The south end appreciates
It, and is justly Indignant at its desc
Grafton. Scenes are witnessed there
which should never occur in public
park on the Lords day or on any day.
in any place frequented by young and
old. In this pool may be seen a score
of boys, big and small, some entirely
nude, swimming and skylarking. To
this may be added intolerable profanity
and noise continued at intervals to
midnight or later. Parents have for
hidden their children to go near tha
park
RENDERED A RECEPTION.
A reception was rendered Henry Dixie
Sleeper, cbOirTuaster at Union church.
members Of the choir and the quartet
in the church parloFs, last evening. Rev.
and Mrs. John D. futile received, and
were assisted by Henry Brannon, Dr.
Edward Swasey, r. c. Chamberlain
and Elmer Tucker. Rev Mr. futile
gave an address of welcome, and the
musical program Of the evening was
placed In charge OF Choirmaster Sleep
er. Selections were given by the quar-
tet, and refreshments were served un-
der the direction Of the following COM
mittee: Mrs. Il. c. Chamberlain. Mrs
Fred Salisbury, Mrs. Charles Stewart
Mrs. Penniman, Miss Josephine AID
rich, Mrs. w. S. Perry, Mrs. ". T. En-
erson, Mrs. Henry BrannOn. Mrs. J. f.
Howell, Mrs. F. Kimball Mrs. II. S.
Knight.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

Ministers. lawyers. teachers and others
whose occupa ton gives little exercise.
should use Carter's Little Liver Pulls foE
torpid liver and bniousness. 49,.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-06-07

Biousness dizziness nS dosss of n car
fsr's Little Liver Pills.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-05

penny drradfuls' which shc wa. wit.
ing NJ the same time and pigeouhuled %
great work also 90 Join IN thc battle Tor
red gold Even the Harvard man. who
lived M the pension over the way. de-
serted his realistic novel. which he
fancied would give him the titleo 1.-THE
American Maupnr-ant. and turned
with coyetous eyes toward that cata.
comb story
/ alone went merely a. an oulookor
yes. lotus eater. for was going 10
write nothing
u was the chapcron. charming mix.
ture Of thrift and spcudthriit. who said
"a me "My. but you're silly 90 spend
o francs If you don't make copy Of IL
and at least try 10 get your money
backr'
still went Every heart luoweth is
own bitterness, and, although am re.
luctaut TO intrudc my private grief. on
the public. 10 was the moral lesson fol.
lowing this visit that has made me re-
gard the spending Of that francs az
the greatest extravaganza Of my life.
The Harvard man arrived serene aud
smiling Having counted m. he made
swift. clever mathematical deduction
that two cabs would be necessary. and
so we started
OF what We saw in the catacombs
that day there shall fall from my poor
pen silence 20 weighty that IL could
be cut but Of my dear busy scribes
an, that is another matter
We descended the intcrminable wind.
ing steps leading 90 that underground
house. and the tall girl, she II
the marvellous memory and no notebook
dropped behind with me in that gloomy
path and said in sepulchral
whisper lshe II always consistently.
"l'm going 90 refer a. these lines Of
grinning skulls You might drop hint
Of this 20 the others lest they think Of
using IT, win your"
But, ! ventured meokly. not be-
ing u scribe myself. "hayo you reflect.
ID that none Of these skulls has teeth
Il Is only those with teeth who grin. "
She looked at me pityingly "Thoy
shall grin" she said firmly, clinching
her own molars vindictively. "a little
Thing like that doesn't bother me
And. " she continued airily. "Im also
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-03-05

Two Of the three journalists were
sharpening their pencils busily. while
the tail one, she Of the marvellous mem
ory' looked ON in plying liberation as
she adjusted a hairpin. She scorned
notebooks, scorned pencils. satisfied in
the thought that upuu the tablet Of her
brain her impressions would b. recorded
unerringly.
The moist April breeze fiuttered the
curtains 81 our pretty salon in the Rue de
Chaillot No. II, and an air ~ business
excitement was upon NJ four dnmsels.
who in trim tailor gowns and severe
sailor hats awaited the coming Of the
Harvard man who had consented 10 be
our pilot through the catacombs
The serene peace Of our little Parisian
menage had been rudely disturbed the
day previous by the arrival Of an Amer.
lean newspaper which announced prize
Tor the best article written on "The
Catacombs Of Paris Upon Inspecting
the figure offered by the editor my three
journalistic friends. the tall one. the
colleen and the little chaperon. all de.
cided TO compete The tall one laid
aside her fashion article and bundled
some translation into a drawer The lit.
tie chaperon put by her weekly letter ON
the Facts. Fads and Follies Of French
Life and placed upon her deck dozen
sheets Of virginia. paper. selecting at the
same time fresh. favorite pen for the
fray. whilo the colleen shelved two