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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
GENERAL LEE TOOK THEM.
The Children Went to the Circus and
They Had n Good Excuse for
Their Mother.

Gen. Robert L. Lee, the famous con-
federate commander, was as kind
hearted and mple-mannered as he
was brave and able. While president
of Washington and Lee university, Vir-
ginia, in the later years of his life, he
was greatly beloved by the children,
whom he loved in return. 1t was his de-
light to give the little ones pleasure.
Prof. Nelson's two little girls We're
great favorites. The general would
turn and ride with them when they
met, encourage them to talk of their
dolls and playthinSs and then escort
them home with as much gallantry as if
they were young ladies'. He would
alight and helping them down from
the gentle old horse they both rode
he would part with a kiss from each
Once the strict Presby terian rule of the
Nelson household was rudely shocked
by the general. A circus was coming
to town, and as Prof. and Mrs. Nelson
left for a visit of several days they
charged the children on no account to
go. So the two little girls hung over
the fence. listened to the music and
envied the children that passed on their
way to that tented paradise, but they
never once hoped to go. Presently
larger crowd of children than ever
came along, and in their midst was
Gen. Lee, keenly enjoying the happi-
ness of his little proteges. The little
Nelson girls joined the party without
a word when he asked them to come
along with him. Soon they were all in
the tent, and when the performance
began all were given reserved seats
by the owner of the circus. Mother,
we went to the circus was the greet
ing of the children on their parents
return. "Why, children, didn't l tell
you you must not go?" said their moth
err But Gen. Lee took us" "Oh, we'll"
said their mother, "if Gen. Lee took
you that's all right" After that going
to the circus was a legitimate amuse-
ment for the children.-Troy Times.
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TCopyright, 1897, by D. Appleton g. Co. All
rights reserved
CHAPTER VIII.
BY cHAUNCY c. HoTcHKISS
THE HINT OF THE EARTHQUAKE.

THE HINT OF THE EARTHQUAKE.
The crash of thunder following the flash
fer a time made words impossible; and
action was equally out of the question, for
In the midst of the believing, and while l
was casting searching glances about the room
for some means of defense, he raised the
weapon and leveled it at me.
| could fathom no motive for his thus at
lacking me, save the heat in his rum-mad-
dened brain, and were he impelled by drink,
my position was doubly critical. Had there
been ghost of chance to act in the ag-
gressive, in this desperate moment L should
have availed myself of it; but not even that
really formidable weapon and guard, a chair,
was nearer than the table, and to have made
a move toward it | felt meant certain de-
etructon. A sudden attack on him was out
Of my power, for betwiXt us intervened the
broad table itself, which made it impossible
20 avail myself of the tactics | had used with
LOunsbury. There was naught for me to do
but stand as l was and await the terrible
issue.
However, as be remained silent, man
aged to find my voice, and, as the thunder
rolled in the distance, shouted
Capt Scammel, are you so demented or
90 cowardly and so lost to honor that you
will murder the 1an you challenged to fight
an the field"
Without a swerve Of the arm, he answered
sternly:
''Sit DOWN."
Even thus beset it irked me to obey him
like a schoolboy, but / realized that, armed,
under the existing circumstances he was far
stronger than | with all my sinews. Wisely,
then, | swallowed my ire, and, approaching
the table, seated myself with the hope that
he would come within reach.
He was not slow in following, for he
stepped forward and carefully slid into the
chair opposite, though not for a second un-
covering me with the muzzle of his pistol, or,
for that matter, taking his eye from mine.
And here we sat while flash and crash fol-
lowed each other in quick succession. My
brain worked rapidly enough, but as the sec
ends sped no way could | find to rid me of the
shining ring of steel confronting me or turn
for a moment the equally brilliant CLINT OF
ms eye, each of which acquired cIearness
with the fitful lighting of the room.
The table was too broad for an onslaught,
pnd now that we wore closer, ! could see
the nerves of the man were at full tension,
Rnd that on the slightest hostile move on my
Fart be would pull the trigger.
l hoped lightning would strike the house
and put an end TO the situation, which at
last began TO nave lts eject on me; anu
take it that no man can long stand the scowl
Of a loaded barrel backed by determined
yet silent enemy without undergoing more
or less strain.
was even wishing that the heavens would
tet loose bolt and finish the matter, or that
the man opposite would open his lips ano
speak, despite the roar, when | felt the floor
beneath me tremble, as though the house
WAS shaken by mighty power 1T passed
In the instant, and as it did so the thunder
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IN 1t seemed that the build

In a panic when 1t seemed that the build
ing would fall.
My safety still demanded immediate ac-
ton, for should curiosity or distrust impel
the guard to come upstairs | would be un-
done. That move would drive me to bay,
and either oblge me to fnally surrender or
die like a rat in hole.
But ] had determined a course of pro-
cedure by the time | had finished getting
into my clothing. Hastily setting the table
upright, stopped over the body of Scam
NELL / expected to find him dead, and was
surprised to discover that he was still of
this world, the thickness of his curly hair
and possible crack in the jug having
saved him from a crushed skull. He was
completely stunned, however, and with
little ado | dragged him into the closet and
shut the door.
My sole chance of escape now lay in get
ting to Clinton and procuring pass, which
might be used ere hue and cry was raised
after me, and | fancied the hour was not
far from that appointed for the meeting
1t was possible that Clinton had been in
formed of the falsity of my name, though |
argued if that had been then Scammel would
never have approached me in the manner he
had done. At all events, the risk must be
taken.
At first sight there seemed no means of
leaving the house save by the stairs or a
drop of twenty feet or more from my side
window; but, upon investigation, / dis
covered a pent roof beneath the windows
of room near the end of the hall, and upon
going into the chamber l saw the apart
ment was probably the quarters occupied
by my late assailant. Upon the bed lay a
military hat, coat, and saber, while from
hook hung a long cloak used by cavalry
officers.
Appropriating the latter, I stepped from
the window to the roof, creeping to the caves
which came to within ten feet of the ground,
and from there dropped.
So far l had been unobserved, and it took
me not many moments to get into the street
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faded away for the moment, and Scam
rrelI, lowering his hand, let it rest on the
edge of the table, whence the pistol held me
e9zlI in the chest. Then he spoke, and per-
aGps because the excitement indoors and out
bad partly sobered him, his words came
clearly:
II have here your id message in my
hand, but, as you may well guess, it is fore
sssIIed. There win be no fight between us
to-tnorrcw morning.
because you deem it safer to murder me
now" / returned calmly. Give me but"
Shut your mouth" he interrupted, let
ting go his temper. 'Do you think am here
to handy words with rehesF Capt. Donald
TAorndye, alias Lounsbury, you are close on
ta the end of your rope, and you'll find that
end has moose in it, you cursed spy! What"
kn continued, rising in his increasing rag.
sud Immediately resedting himself, while
hie voice grew louder, do you think | an a
fool, or so blind that 1 may not see through
Il riddle? | have found you out, hide and
hair-Thorndyke, of Martha's Vineyard
pluggier-rebel-spy Had you escaped me
this day, and been off on Ciintol.'s business,
which doubtless lies there" (ponting to my
papers, which lay on the table,, II would
have hunted you down had it cost me my
commission. Escape me? No, by the gods!
From the beginning | fancied you the fraud
yxu are, and ut the Bulls Head, by your
srosds and fine airs, you made me sure of it
You slipped your role. YCu's find your hen
haws: has sharp eyes, and, giant though you
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PEACE OFFERINGS.
They Preceded Him and ms His Wife
Predicted He Was Home with
His Purchases.

She received large box full Of American
beauty roses by messenger from her hus-
band along toward four o'clock the other
afternoon.
James is absorbing Martgny cocktails
again." she mused shrewdly.
Half an hour later another messenger
brought her five pounds OF expensive candy
from her husband.
james has ordered that $50 overcoat he
was talking about, but said he couldn't al
ford" she unused again.
Half an hour later a wagon drew up, with
L florists name painted on the sides thereof
and two handsome ull-grown Lalms were
delivered at her door marked as coming
from her husband.
unused some more. Hell be home by dark ,
He was home by dark. He had been alb
sorbing Martgnys He had ordered the S8(
overcoat. The prescience of the modern
married woman is sufficiently awe-insprne
thereto.-W ashington Post.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
CHAPTER TX.
SIR HENRY CLINTON.

Conceiving that blunder had been com
mitted, and that | was unwittingly an in
truder in private room, l was about to
make an apology for my presence when the
lady half rose from the partly reclining posi-
ton she had assumed and with a gentle
wave of her hand said:
"You are Capt. Lounsbury? Come near
er, please. Sit here against the light, that
| may have : look at you!" at the same time
indicating a chair near the great window
which was swung open and led to a small
balcony without.
Her voice was sweet, but even in these
few words | noticed the affectation of in
Election so common with ladies of fashion,
and her original position, which she imme-
diately regained after thus addressing me,
was pose pure and simple, doubtless
taken for the purpose of exposing her fine
arm and the graceful curves of her small
though equally fine figure.
MADAM | replied, advancing pace or
two, Il have not the honor of knowing you
as well as you seem to know me. by what
name"
"Alrs. Florence Bsdely," she interrupted,
with a smile which discovered her small,
white teeth, and accentuated the rather
infantile prettiness of her face. n have
taken the liberty of asking to see you ere
you met Sir Henry. A woman Is a better
Judge of man than one of his own sex. .
"And in the present case to what end,
madam" | asked, bowling and taking the
chair to which she had motioned me.
For an answer she slowly raised pair of
double-bowed gold eyeglasses, deliberately
and silently scanning me from head to foot.
Well" she broke forth irrelevantly. Il
protest, Capt. l.ounsbury! You are almost
a gentleman! We're your face but less red
and your figure i.ss gigantic, in a p'rpef
costume you wor-d not be amiss. Sorr cg
is none too dS.cate, but you have fine
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16

It is a matter of wonder that nobody ever
excused his tardness by claiming that the
sun rose too late.-Ledger Monthly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
DEATH IN liF e.

So fair, 80 rare, and yet so soon to diei
Tove's cup untasted, brimming full and
high,
LIES music silenced all so suddenly.
White statue, with the hair Of living gold,
Death is the same grand sculptor as OF old!
Ills touch makes marble-passionless and
cold.
The eyes he closes ope not night nor day
The ears he seals hear naught that earth
can say
The lips he kisses never shall betray!
. prattler of the open heart and brow.
Ephinx-lke, inscrutable thou liest now
Doomed evs rlOre to keep a silence-Vowl
M. Held. lick Browne, in Chambers
Journal.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appetzing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all it's injurious properties.
Gran-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not a stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about as
much as coffee 10 and 25c.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
Matrimonial Item.

Said his nephew to Mr., Cynical Old
batch:
$50, uncle, you don't believe in marry
ing for iove?"
mo"
Then 1 suppose you are in favor OF
marrying for money!"
NO"
well, what kind of marriage is the
best, in your opinion?'
THE one that does not come of a.
aH."-Tammany Times.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cur, is a
successful remedy.-M. p. Dieter, 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. IA, '94.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
4 Broken Heart.

Mr.. Hardhead-And so the cssurt haa
decided in your favor?
Miss Levelhead-Ies, l lave been
awarded $5O,OCO damages for a broker
heart in my breach Of promise suit
against old Mr.. Saphead, and the money
has been paid over. Now, my love, we
can get married as soon as we please
Harlem Life.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
Matter of Length.

"How long Should mourning gowns be
worn by a widow of 22?" was the question
that came sobbng through the mails. Now
it CHANGED to be the sporting editors day
off, and the religious editor, therefore, was
attending to the Side Talks with Young
Persons. There is no hard and fast rule, y
wrote the religious editor, confidently, but
they ought to come down to the boot tops, at
least" This incident illustrates the occa.
sonal awkwardness of newspaper standing
as bulwark of morals to the exclusion OF
everything else.-Detroit Journal
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-11-16
Com mon symptoms.

81 think | am in love with that girl,
when she comes around get three new
diseases"
'What are they?"
"Palpitation of the heart, Justification
of the head ard paralysis ss th'
tongue. e."-Chicago Record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
MIR. M'kINLEl's WAX.
Anti-ImperiaIists Independent al
Party AHiliatiOn.

BOSTON, September A.-The Ant-lm-
perialist League to-day issued the fol-
lowing:
Unauthorized statements having been
made as to the objects of the anti-impe-
rialist conference in Chicago on the lith,
il should be said that there was no at
tempt there or anywhere else TO aitlliate
with any political party. but that TINS
conference was planned for systematic
effort TO establish anti-imperallst leagues
and committees throughout the country.
with the intention of developing and
CrystaliZing the objection 10 the present
policy. II is true that i'm doing this the
anti-imperialists must denounce Mr. Nc
Kinley individually because he unlaw-
fully Initiated the slaughter in the Philip-
pines bv his declaration of war. December
n 1909 at a time when the United States
were solemnly bound by the protocol 10
preserve the status quo.
at simplfies our efforts that, because
of this impregnable fact. neither the
country nor any political party in II is
responsible for Mr.. McKinleys war, or
is in any way bound to support II. The
onti-imperialists hope to arouse their .fel-
low-citizens To the gravity of the issue
which has been forced upon the people,
so that no candidate for the next presi-
dencv can expect success unless he dis
vows the colonial and imperial acts
which have actuated Mr.. Mckinley and
his pernicious ADVISERS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
CLOTHING CONTRACT FOR BURNs.
The Enterprising Richmond Firm TO
Supply Uniforms for G.. X %. Men.

Messrs. Burk & CO., the enterprisinS
firm of Richmond Clothiers, have been
awarded the Contract for uniforms for the
conductors, brakemen,. and porters OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Every
man employed by the railroad company
who works between Newport News ana
Clifton Forge, and on the Washington
Division, is TO be outfitted in Richmond
Mr.. Rothschld, of the firm, has LETT 70
take the measure of the men.
The placing of this contract In Rlch-
mond is a feather I'm the cap OF the city,
as we'll as a high compliment 10 Messrs.
Burk & Co. 1t means that this firm can
supply clothes cheaper, of better mate
rial, and greater durability, than any OF
the great clothing houses Of the N0rth
or South. 1t establishes the reputation
OF Messrs. Burk & Co, where 1t cannot
be successfully assailed. as the leading
manufacturing clothlers, tailors, furnish
ers. and hatters Of the South.
The firm not only strives to give the
best goods for the least money. but IS
unfailingly accommodating, and the pres
ent contract may be regarded in the light
OF testimonial to the strict integrity ana
absolute reliability Of this popular cloth-
ing house. and all connected with 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
ODD MARYLAND DEVELOPMENT.
Lovndes Demands WeIlinGton's Re-
signntion NJ Chairman.

BALTIMORE, MD, September 2l.-Gov-
ernor Iowndes. who is candidate for re-
election on the Republican state ticket,
to-day demanded the resignation OF
limited states Senator George Wellington
as chairman OF the Republican State Cen
trail Committee. and it is understood that
Senator Wellington will comply at once
with the Governors request.
This step is the outcome Of the action
Of the state Central Committee yester-
day in appointing committees on finance
and the conduct of the coming campaign,
thus practically deprving the chairman
OF the committee Of most Of his power
and usefulness.
Senator Wellington, who in the meet
ing voted in favor of the appointment Of
the committees i'm question. subsequently
took a different view OF the matter, and
gave out an interview, in which ne at
tackled the Governor and his friends. ac-
cusing them Of conspiring to deprive him
of the powers OF his position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22

Iowa, and Governor Thomas. Of Colorado,
and Attorney General Taylor, OF IN
diana. having gone home last evening,
leaving only eight states represented.
Attorney General Campbell, OF Colo
rada, moved that committee OF iive
be appointed to formulate q bill along
the line OF the resolutions adopted. and
that each Governor present 1t TO his
Legislature. and recommend II to the
Chief Executives OF other States. Mr..
Heifner Of Washington, and Governor
Jones, Of Arkansas, objected to this, on
general principles, and the motion was
lost.
TRUST NOT A POLITICAL QUESTION.
Various resolutions or thanks were
adopted. Chairman Sayers piade short
address. telling OF bis disnterestedness
in calling the conference. lie said he
did not believe the trust was question
of politics. but one purely Of patriotism.
Secretary Moore promised 10 have
copy OF the proceedings furnished 10 the
Governor OF every state in the Union.
The conference then adjourned sine die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
CORRECTION FROM MACvEAGH.
statements as to Fees In Carter case
Pronounced False.

NEW YORK, September 1.-The iol,
loving letter from eX-Atiorney-Gehefai
MacVeagh explains Itself;
.Sro the Associated Press: $3.50,
80 hog 10 be permitted TO correct,
tbroush the Associated Press. two new
nisstatements which | am sorry to ma
he enemies of Captain Carter have In
vented and put I'm circulation IN dinerent
newspapers during my absence IN E oIoi,'s,
lee Of $40 900 and the other Is that he mas
agreed 40 pay me the additional sum OF
"a od0 ar more in case OF his acqulttal.
/ only desire 10 say that both OF these
statements are sheer and absolu,e ia, lnis cr
hoods without a particle OF foundation OF
evc,,ss Cor either OF them. Yours truly,
N~NN1@ ~ ,.NAYNE MACXEAGlL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
G.. & o. SUNDAY OUTINGS
Continued Until Further Sotice 10
the seaside-Note Change OF Re
turning Schedule.

The Chesapeake and Ohio 81 Sunday
outings TO Old Point, Ocean View, and
Norfolk will continue to leave Richmond
at $50 A. NJ. every Sunday, connecting at
Old Point with electric cars for Buckroe
Beach and Newport News.
Returning, leave Norfolk (Ocean-View
Statlon) at p. NJ, instead of Z; leave
Ocean View 625 =. NJ, and leave Old
Point at z p. NJ, instead Of s, arriving
Richmond +. NJ. Parlor car attached.
Chairs. % cents each. The hotels at Old
Point are open for guests. The restau-
rant at Ocean View will accommodate
you with the best and Norfolk greet you
with the finest.
A Norfolk Sunday outing ticket allows
stop-oyer at Old Point and Ocean View.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22

The Last TriIby Excursion Of the
Gengnn.

Next Sunday morning at $50 sharp
the "Trilby" will leave Byrd-Street
Unlom Station, via Atlantlc-Coast Line
and Norfolk and Western railway. for
Norfolk. ocean View, and virginia
Beach, for a days outing, the rate
either to Norfolk or ocean View, IL Tor
tho round trip; TO Virginia Beach ana
return, $l.25. Returning. train leaves
Virginia Beach at $50 p. NJ, Ocean view
ct $50 +. NJ, and Norfolk at 7:l0 Z. Nj.
Through car to Virginia Beach Pas
sengers for Ocean View change at the
Norfolk and Western Depot. Norfolk,
with through train TO Ocean View.
NICHE & ADAMS,
Managers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
PROFESSOR FRANZ NO MORE.
He Kills Himself i'm Georgia-Was a
Native of Virginia.

ATLANTA. GA, September PA spe-
cial to the Constitution from Covington,
Ga, says:
William A. Franz. Professor Of English
and Literature in oxford College. killed
himself Tuesday night al his home here.
The deed was done with pocket-knife,
Or. Franz inficting wounds on his neck
and arms and in the lungs. He was
round Yesterday morning by his wife. who
thought he had died OF a hemorrhage. A
physician who was called IN summoned
ne Coroner. and the result OF his In
Quest was announced tonight.
Dr. Franz only last Monday assumed the
duties of his position. coming here from
FAYETTEVILLE, Mo. He was a native OF
Virqinia. and the remains were taken TO
Dadeville. in that State, for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
npEYrus AT CARPENTRAs.
He VIII Spend Next Few Months
There, Recuperating.

CARPENTRAS. DEPARTMENT OF
vANCLUSE, FRANCE, September II
Former Captain Dreyfus arrived here TINS
roorning and went TO the home OF vi.
Valabregue, a relative.
cTbe Department of Vancluse Is In
Southeast France, near the Mediterra-
mean coast Carpentras Is about torty-
five miles from the Gulf OF Lyons
NO DEMONSTRATIONS.
CARPENTRAS, September A-Ai-
though the arrival OF Dreyfus at the
home Of Paul Valabregue, his brother-
in-law, who has been established as
cloth merchant here for a quarter OF
century. was soon known, no demon
stration took place. Nine. Dreyfus ~
expected here tonight
While Dreyfus's health does not per,
NIT of his receiving visitors. II Is hopea
the climate Will restore his suens'n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
To-pAy's AMUsEMENrs.

Academy Of Music-"rhe Mysterious
Mr. Bugle."
The Auditorium-Dan Packard opera
Company In 1.-The Two Vagaboncs.'
Main-Street Park-Naudeville.
Confederate Museum, Tweif'h and clay
streets--Open from 10 A. NJ. TO Z. NJ.
valentine Museum. Eleventh aud Clay
streets-Ooen from 10 A. VI. 10 p. NJ.