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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-03-01

think, he is not always to be lad for
calling for; he knows how to play hi,
card when pretty sure of his game.
BY degrees, however, Tom brought
him 10 business, and they began to
haggle about the terms on which the
former was to have the pirates treasure
There was one condition which need not
be mentioned, being generally under
stood in ali cases where the tevil grants
favors but there were others about
which, though of less importance, he was
inhexiblY obstinate. He insisted that
the money found through his means
should be employed in his service, He
proposed, therefore, that Tom should
employ it in the black traffick that is to
say, that he should fit out a slave ship,
This, however, Tom resolutely refused
he was bad enough, in all conscience
but the devil himself could not tempt
him to turn slave dealer.
Finding Tom SO squeamish on this
point, he did not insist upon it, but pro
posed instead, that he should turn
usurer; the devil being extremely an
xiOus for the increase OF usurers, looking
upon them as his peculiar people.
To this no objections were made for il
was just to Toms taste.
You shall open brokers' shop in
Boston next month said the black man.
"Ill do it tomorrow if you wish, said
Tom Walker.
"You shall lend money at two pei
cent month"
Egad, I'll charge four replied Tom
Walker.
You shall extort bonds, forelose mort.
cages, drive the merchant 10 bankrupt.
cy-"
"Pll drive him to the ID" cried
Tom Walker, eagerly.
"You are the Insurer for my money \"
said the black legs with delight "When
will you want the rhino2"
"This very night"
OOuO bolu buo uoNli.
"Done said Tom Walker So they
shook hands, and struck bMg lin.
A few days time saw Tom Walker
seated behind his desk in a counting
house in Boston. His reputation for a
ready-moneyed man, who would lend
money out for good consideration. soon
spread abroad. Everybody remembers
the days of Governor Belcher, when
money was particularly scarce. It was
time Of paper credit. The country had
been deluged with government b lis the
famous Land Bank had been established
there had been rage for speculating.
As usual, the fever had snbsided; the
dream had gone of, and the imaginary
fortunes with III the patients we're LETT
In dOleiul plight and the whole country
resOunded with the consequent cry OF
hard times"
At this propitious time Of public dis
tress did Tom Walker set up as usurer
In Boston. His door was soon throneed
by customers. The needy and the adj
yenturous the gambling speculator; the
dreaming land jObberi the thriitless
tradesman the merchant with cracked
credit In short, every one driven 10
raise money by desperate sacrifices. hur-
ried 10 Tom Walker.
Thus Tom was the universal friend Of
the needy, and he actsd like friend in
need !" that Is TO say, he always exacted
good security. In proportion TO the dis
TEES Of the applicant was the hardness
OF his terms. He accumulated bonds
and mortgages; gradually squeezed his
customers closer and closeri and sent
them dry = = sponge from hia doc.
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said the black man, with hOarse growl-

said the black man, with hoarse growl-
ing voice.
"Your grounds ?" said Tom, with a
sneer; mo more your grounds than
mine they belong to Deacon Peabody"
deacon Peabody be ID" said the
stranger, las fl liter myself he will be,
if he does not Look more to his own sins
and less to his neighbours. Look yonder
and see how Deacon Peabody is fAring .
Tom looked in the direction that the
stranger pointed, and beheld one Of the
great trees, fair and hourishing without,
but rotten at the core, and saw that it
had been nearly hewn through, so that
the first high wind was likely to blow it
down. Ga the bark of the tree was
scored the name of Deacon Peabody. He
now looked round and found most of the
tall trees marked with the names OF some
great men OF the colony, and all more or
less scored by the axe. The one on
which he had been seated, and which
had evidently just been hewn down, bore
the name OF CrOwnirshield. and he re.
collected a mighty rich man of that
name, who made a vulgar display Of
wealth, which it was whispered he had
acquired by buccaneering.
Hes just ready for burningl" said
the black man with growl of triumph
You see am likely to have good stock
of firewood for Winter"
"But what right have you," said Tom,
"to cut down Deacon Peabody's tim
ber?'
"Ths right OF prior claim" said the
other. This woodland belonged 10 me
long before one Of your white-iaced race
put foot on the SOIL"
sand pray, who are you, if may be
so bold?" said Tom.
"Oh, 90 by various names. am the
Wild Huntsman in some countries and
the Black Miner in others. In this
neighborhood am known by the name
Of the Black WOodsmAn. / am he to
whom the red men devoted this spot,
aud now and then roasted white man
by way OF sweet-smelling sacrifice. Since
the red men have been eSterminated by
you white savages, l amuse myself by
presiding at the persecution OF quakers
aad anabaptistsi l am the grand master
OF the Salem wiches."
"The upshot OF all which is, that, II 1
mistake not" said Tom, sturdily, shat
you are he commonly called Old
Scratch"
"The same at your service |" replied
the black man with half civil nod.
Such was the opening interview, ac-
cordiDg to the old story, though 1t has
almost too familiar an air TO be credited.
One would think that 10 meet with such
a singular parsonage in this wild, lonely
place, would haYe shaken any mans
nerves; but Tom was hard-minded fell
low, not easily dAunted, and he had
lived 80 long with a termagant wife, that
he did not even fear the devil.
1t is said that after this commence
ment, they had long and earnest con-
versation together, a. Tom returned
homewards The black man told him OF
great sums OF money which had been
buried BY Kidd, the pirate, under the
oak trees on the high ridge not far from
the morass. All these we're under his
command and protected by his power. 90
that none could hnd them but such As
prOpitiated bis favor, These he offered
TO place within Tom Walkers reach;
having conceived an especial kindness
for him: but they were 10 be had only on |
certain conditions What these condi-
tons were, may easily Be aqFmiasd, ]
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In this way he made money hand over
nand became a rich and mighty man,
and exalted his cooked hat upon change.
AS Tom waxed old. however, he grew
thoughtful. Having secured the good
things Of this world, he began to feel
anxious about those of the next. He
thought with regret about the bargain be
had made with his black friend, and set
his wits to work to cheat him out of the
conditions. He became therefore, all Of
sudden, violent church goer. He
prayed loudly and strenuously as il
heaven were to be taken by the force OF
lungs. Indeed, one might always tell
when he had sinned most during the
week, by the clamor of his Sunday lie
votiOn. He even talked OF the expedi-
ency OF reviving the persecution Of the
quaker and anabaptis.s. In a word,
Toms 2 ,al became as notorious as his
riches.
Still, in spite OF all this strenuous atten.
ton TO forms, Tom had a lurking dread
that the devil, after all, would have his
due. That he might not be taken una
wares, therefore, it is said that he always
carried a small Bible in his coat pocket.
He had also great folio Bible on his
counting-house desk, and would fire.
quently be found reading it when people
called on business; on such occasions he
would lay lis green speetacles on the
book, TO mark the place, while he turned
round TO drive some usurious bargain.
One hot afternoon in the doG-days, Just
as a terrible black thunder gnst was
coming up, Tom sat ia his counting
house. He was on the point Of fore
closing mortgsgs, by which he would
complete the ruin Of an unlucky land
specuIator, for whom he had prolessed
the greatest friendship. The poor land
ipbber begged him to grant few
months indulgence.
Nv family will be ruined and brought
upon the parish. " said the land / ,bber
/" Charity begins at home," replied
Tom, +" 1 must take care of myself IN
these hard times" nftl
"Hou have made 50 much money orr
OF me, aald the speculator.
Tom lost bis patience aud hi
The devil take me, said he, ','y'-
mfd tarthlngw hAys
just then there was three
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-03-01

Old Ironsides at anchor lay,
In the harbor Of Mahon.
A dead calm rested on the bay,
The waves to sleep had gone;
When little Jack, the Captains son,
In gallant hardihood,
Climbed spar and shroud, and there
upon
The mainmast rose and stood.
A shudder ran through every vein
All eyes were turned on high
There stood the boy, with dizzy brain,
Between the sea and sky;
No hold had he above, below;
Alone he stood in air:
To that far height none dared to GO
No aid could reach him there.
We gazed, but not man could speak,
With horror all aghast-
In groups, with pallid brow and cheek,
We watched the quiveriDg mast.
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THE MAIN TRUCK, OR A LEAP FOR LIFE.

TON
The atmosphere grew thick and hot,
And of lurid hue;
As riveted upon the spot
Stood officers and crew.
The father came on deck: he gasped,
"Oh, God thy will be done!"
Then suddenly a rifle grasped,
And aimed it at his SOD.
Jump, far out, boy, into the wave!
Jump, or l fire 4" he said;
"That only chance your life can save
Jump, jump, boy!" He obeyed.
He sunk, he rose, he moved,
He for the ship struck out.
On board we hailed the lad beloved,
With many a manly shout.
His father drew, in silent joy,
Those wet arms round his neck,
And folded to his heart his boy,
Then tainted on the deck.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
BOOKS RECEIVED.

At the monthly meeting Of the Wor-
cester Society Of Antiquity, in Salisbury
hall, last night, there were received 26
volumes, 81 pamphlets, 81 papers of
historic interest.
A memorial to Albert G.. Mann was
adopted. Action on the matter of
continuing the publication of 1.-THE Bull
letin" and the celebration of Forefath-
ers day and a fall excursion, were
postponed.
What interested the members most
was the gift of fancy dress coat worn
by Capt. Gardner Chandler in the ear
ly part of the century. This was pre-
scented by George L. Vose of Paris,
Me. Maj. f. G. Stiles read a paper on
Exchange street 60 years ago. Hor-
ace Greeley Brown was admitted to
membership.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
POLICE NOTES.

John j. Carr, of 20 Lewis street, re-
ported the los of a pocketbook con-
tanning 50, to Station police last night.
Mr.. Carr is certain the pocketbook was
stolen from his home some time be-
tween Monday morning and Tuesday
night
Sergt. Hickey and officer Hines ar
rested Joseph Zuris. a Polander living
on Sigel street, last night, on a war
rant charging him with embezzlement.
The warrant was sworn out by a man
named Cameron. living in Lowell who
claims he allowed Zuris the use of a
railroad book full of trip tickets. be-
tween Lowell and Boston, and Zuris
failed to return with them.
officer ReaIdon picked up a brown
FUR boa on Chandler street last night
and left It at Station l for the owners,
VINO can have 1t by proving property.
George Drummer reported the loss of
an Atlantic bicycle to the police last
night. 1t was stolen yesterday afternoon
from in front of his home on Salem
street by boy between Is and 16 years
old, freckled face, light commissioned
wearing a blue uniform with brass but
tons and a railroad cap with letters on
the frO1t,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
LAKE NEWS.

Allie Coburn and wife have left on a
ten days fishing trip to Moosehead
lake.
Bob Dyer, who has been employed at
Columns boat house this summer, has
severed his connections with that firm
and is to travel with the Frohman com
pany on the road this winter.
Frank a. Kerns returned from Bos-
ton yesterday afternoon on the Els
train. lie said that the course in the
race at Charles River, Monday, was
very rough but that he did not expe-
rience any trouble in defeating his op-
ponents. He placed fifty yards between
him and his nearest competitor at the
end Of the mile and he was content TO
hold that distance till the finish when
he had made the distance a little great
er.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
SHREWS BURY.

Shrewsbury Sept. .5-A pleasant
family gathering was held at the home
of Miss Lottie and George Howe yes
terday. Those present were: Edward
knowlton, Willis Knowlton, Walter
Carpenter, Clayton Carpenter, Earl Car
penter, Everett Knowlton, Miss Mabel
Knowlton. Mrs. Edward Knowlton. Mrs
Willis Knowlton and Mrs. Walter Car,
penter.
George w. Wheeler, chief of the I O
u. T. was the only town delegate that
attended the district lodge AZ w 80 '
boro, yesterday,
Mrs. d. H. Burns was much improved
today. mp oNeu
George Howe is to play with the Wor-
cester city Band in the odd Fellows,
parade at Boston Thursday.
Archln Crouch was able to go for a
short drive today. % ~ d
ELLIOT Newton is attending the Lvor-
cester English high school
The majority Of the townspeople that
had day off yesterday attended eithar
tne games at the oval or went 10 tho
held day celebration at Marlboro
mere was no session at the bigb
school this afternoon the time bai11a
given TO inc pupils to learn their Lee
The following were bgnti,d .sv..a
ceived into the Congregatlo : , ~ re-
last Sunday upon profession % e sa,,s
Mrs. Lily L. Bartlett, Miss Flor se,en,
~. Morey and H. r. Rand. ''e'iee
H. L. Scoficld Of Northfield Min T.,
throp. o ~ A. La
Bliss. W. SISTER, MRS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
TELEoRAPHIc BRIEFS.

Hartford Sept. BIT has been decided
by Gov. Lounsberry that the Second regi-
ment. c. n. g.. will accompany him to the
Dewey reception at New York.
Augusta. Me-, Sept. 5.-Gov. Powers to-
day issued the special writ Vf election for
the successor OF Thomas B. Reed TO con-
gress. The election will be held the first
Monday in November
Wilmington, Del, Sept. 5.--The fourth
annual conference of the National Assoc
citation Of Municipal Electricians was held
mere today President Jonathan W. ,Ay-
don, this city, presiding.
Mortified, VT, Sept. 5.--The Union state
quarry, one of the largest In this place
mas been leased for 80 years by Rev. Wal
ter Cole and Prof. Charles Dole. Quarry
Ing VIII be begun Immediately.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06

non; John A. Dreamer, 1853 Washington;
James Z. Grogan, &c Harrison; Hugh
Mcclure, 60 Vernon; Charles T. Ma
Claus, q Union avenue; Michael J. Gro
san, 81 Union avenue; Mortimer j.
Donahue, IS Vernon; Cornelius OSUlli-
van, Boylston court; Frank J. Quinn,
43 Ward; Felix MARROW, IS Scott; Jos.
p. Morrissey, 81 Union avenue,
The delegates to all these conventions
We're nominated by legal voters in the
ward; but in most cases the appended
names are the same as those that NOM
mated the caucus officers
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
DRINK GRAND.

after you have concluded that YOU ought
not to drink coffee. 1t Is not a medieina
but doctors order it because 1t is heaith,
Iul, lnvigorating and appetizing II il
seal,brown color and tastes like the finest
grades Of coffee and costs about one
fourth as much. Children like il ana
thrive on It because 1t Is a genuine food
drink containing nothing But no,,risbi
ment. ASK your grocer for GRNIN-O
the new food drink. 10 and Csc.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
SALISBURY SUMMONED.
Cabinet Council Called to Discuss
Tran vaal Matters.

Londo1 Sept. 6.-The MARQUIS of Sal
isbury will come to London today
wednesday, from Walmer to confer
with the secretary of state for the colo
MES, Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain. and a.
cabinet council has been summoned for
Friday, urgent messages having been
sent to all the ministers requesting their
attendance.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: Il learn from Boer sources
that reliable news has been received at
The Hague from Pretoria to the effect
that President Kruger will not give Mr..
Chamberlain time to send an ultima
tum, but will take advantage of the first
appearance of the British troops on the
frontier, to assume the offensive"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06

That's a fine melon you have there.
Uncle Rufus. Where did you get it?''
''Dey am strange romance connected
tub dat .watah milyUn, sah | wah comm
by Brudder Watkins patch, when / see
dis we're milyun neah de fence NV ole
heaht did go out mighty to dat miiyun.
sab; but ! fought Of de tex, which saw.
Thou shalt not STEAL an / dun toll de
debil tub git 'roun' benin me Den sum
I'm whisper tub me de Bible wohds, Beah
ye one annudder's buhdens,' am l am
sab. Chic STATE Journal.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
SEA GRIT SHOOTING.

New York, Sept. with the shoot
ers at Sea Girt, today, the chief event
was the interstate regimental team
match The conditions were Teams
of six men, 10 shots each, at ranges Of
200 to 800 yards. The best team score
In the 2O0-yard match was that of the
Second regiment, District Of Columbia
249 out of a possible 300.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
VIEWPOINTS PERCENTAGE.

Boston, Sept. 5.-The championship
Of the New England base bali league
for the second half of the season. was
won by Newport, according to the Of
fetal standing, as given out tonight
Newport's percentage is 667, and Man
chest or 600
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
MEETINGS. ETC.
Worcester Gas Light Co.

w lne annual Meeting OF the Stockholders OF NE
neW'lcesier Gus Light ompany will be held n; tbs
on Wednesday, sept, Is, iSpW. M 1870 o'clock
a. NJ to choose officers for the ensuing year, and 20
lahsncl any other business that may legally come
p'y0rc lbem. JAMES L. HAMILTON, Clerk.
worcester, Aug 20, 1869,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
notice.!

On account of sickness in the cast, the
Arlington Cycle Club of Holden will be
unable to present the comedy drama.
- Lend me five shillings, Friday evening
at Memorial hall. 1t has been voted to
postpone the play indefinitely.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
7 Concerts 7 Il 7 Public RehearSaIs 7


SEASON TCKETadmtng 5000
CONCERT
When there the
the fourth and fifth balcony.
REHEARSAL TICKET,
ing
BURN Hail. on TUESDAY morning SEP EMBER 12t o'clock,
offered being limited to Eight Hundred $780,
sion this sale they may be obtained O'Clock Wednesday morning
thereafter
TENDER 10TH the music house of M Spert Sons Main
No Season Tickets will be Sold After Saturday, Sept 10TH
SINGLE CONCERT TICKETS, be- obtained
Monday, morning
September 25th, when they will be o. a lie
Persons
tickets addressed M Sener Main Stating
the number to
paid and they will receive attention accompanied by
a check 0
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
DEATHS.

BBRkE-In this city, Sept. 4, Patrick ].
Burke, aged 50 years.
Funeral from 217 Mechanic street We'd
hesday morning at SIS. Requiem high
mass in ST. Johns Church at 8 O'clock
relatives and friends are invited to at
bBO WN-In this city, Sept ), Clara F.
brown aged % years months.
fAa-RWELL-In this city. Sept. S. James
~. Farwell aged 81 years 5 months G
McGuRL--In this city. Sept. i at his late
residence $50 Park aytnue John Nc
Curl, aged "a years.
Funeral notice later.
M4c;h,ALLY-In this city Sept. 6. Daniel
EDWARD McNally, son of Dennis e. and
1al1nearlne A, Mentally, SO Fox street.
asea ars months 20 DAYS.
Funeral notice later
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
HAUL OF TICKETS.
Police Get Evidence of Violation Of
the Lottery Law.

the Lottery Law.
New York, Sept. 5--The supenntend-
ent of the Adams Express Company
reported to Chief of Police Devery today
that his company had received from
Montreal trunk, which, it was be-
lieved, contained packages of lottery
drawings. The chief sent for the trunk,
which was found to contain Sc pack
ages Of lottery drawings of the Ken
lucky lottery, according to the heading.
The drawings are those of Aug. 81.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-06
A CARD.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends who extended
TO US such heartfelt sympathy in our late
bereavement. It proved a great support
IN our hours of darkness and the many
kindnesses of which we were the recipi-
ents will always be dearly cherished by
us We also desire to thank those who
sent such beautiful floral tributes
Children of the late Bridget Heffern.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-29
S.S.S!E&fESs Blood
Attend College This Year.

Never in the history of our
country was there a grander op-
portunity than the present for
educated young men and women.
What an suspicious moment for
those who are just now on the TIRES
hold of life.
Grand Island Business and Nor
NAL college has for fourteen years
been the leading institution Of it's
kind in the western states and last
year more then twice as many calls
we're received for it's graduates as
could be supplied. Everything
necessary for a successful start in
life is taught-business, normal
and shorthand courses. Expenses
low. Board only $l.5O per week.
One years time given on tuition if
desired. College record sent free,
or for six cents will send elegant
catalogue, Address
A. M.HARGEs, President,
43 Grand Island. Neb.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-29

North Dakota ozone-thesfnest
to be had. sSvr,
The idea Of having an open air
skating rink this winter is already
taking hold of our young people,
and it is hoped it will be made a
go. There are SO few winter sports
practically none. that the advent
| of an ice rink next winter would be
hailed with delight. 1t is sug-
gested that the city council be
asked for permission to use tie
vacant lot near the artesian we'll,
which could be easily flooded.
What do you think, boys?
Willard and Rufus Morse, IF
Belmont, Iowa, who were visiting
with their uncle, Perry Morse, and
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Purdy,
have returned home. While in
the city the visitors took a trip to
Fort Totten, taking in the Chau-
tauqua grounds. They were SO
favorably impressed with the sur
roundings that they will be here
with their families for the Chau-
tauqua next year.
The high wind Wednesday NOM
ing was followed by the first rdin
of the season. Awnings and sign
boards waved too and fro and flags
floating over the court house and
lefty school huttered like the tail
of a kite. The flag at the school
lowered itself to half mast, twisted
:. itself into a rope-like shape-and
l then defed the elements. The
weather turned very cold during
the night and a heavy frost was
the result.
Any special work in tin OF
galvanized iron, as we'll as roofing
eavestrough hanging and the like
done on short notice, by an exper
fenced man at Estes hardware
store.
We have it on good authority
that negotiations are under way TO:
a performance in this city, abou
9 October 21st, by that pleasing
musical organization, the Schu
g bert Symphony Club and Lad,
g Quartette Of Chicago. Many o
our readers no doubt have heart
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-09-29

turning to their homes east and
west. This has been an unusually
short harvest season, owing to the
continued fine weather and the
large number Of machines that
were employed.
Live for those who love you,
For those whose hearts are fond
and true,
The only way to do this right,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
Ask your druggist.
Harvest goods such as overalls,
jackets, gloves and blankets at the
New York Cash Store.
Col. Uline received word the
first Of the week that his lifelong
friend, Mrs. E. L. Morris, Of Long