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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-06-08

Two-base hits-Lynch, Lamar. Lea
ny, Myers. Stolen bases-Shannon.
First base on balls-Murray 2; Shan
non 2. Campbell, Brouthers. First base
on errors-Providence /; Springfield l..
Struck out-Phelps. Passed ball
Phelps. Hit by pitched ball-Dolan.
Umpire-Gruber. Time-2:00.
WON IN THE ELEVENTH.
At Montreal yesterday afternoon the
Rochesters defeated the home team in
a contest that was lively and interest
ing from start to finish. Both teams
played with vim and each tried hard to
win. Rochester had lead OF two runs
In the seventh, but in the eighth the
Montreals tied the score and IL remain
ed a tie until the eleventh inning, when
Rochester secured the winning run on
Cavelles single and Burkes triple bag
ger. The score by innings:
Innings. 12345 67S9 10 IL
Rochester,. 20 o o 3 0 900 0 l.. 6
Montreal. .... 01 1901 1920 0 o. 5
Stolen bases-Campau, Cavelle, T..
Bannon, Shearon, Felix. Sacrifice hits
Barclay, Bowen, Henry, Dooley. Two
base hit-Barclay. Three-base hit
Burke. Home run--O'IIagan. Double
plays-Bean to O'Hagan; Johnson 10
Dooley. First base on balls-Off Bowen
3; off Felix 2. Struck out-By Felix l..
Left on bases-Rochester s. Montreal
8. Umpire-Doescher. Time-2:10.
HEAVY BATTING GAME.
The game at Toronto yesterday way
marked by heavy batting by both
teams. Mullane, formerly of the Ma
tional league. was in the box for the
home team and the Syracuse Stars
touched him up for thirteen safe hits.
Malarkey was the twirler for the Stars
and every one of the Torontos secured
ot 70 nH nv "a
score of IL to s. The score by innings:
I..s,,c. : Z G
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
COUNCIL OF COLORED MEN.
North Carolina Negroes Make an Ap-
,.,I In the State LEGISLATURE

RALEIGH, n. c.. January ia o1un ,,
oil of the colored men OF Nortn 'aroii.i"
was held here to-day. 1t was caileu ~
CONGRESSMAN George II. White ana TWEEN
tv other leading negroes or the Sta'e.
As was promised in the call, the meeting
was .yoid of all political questions ana
discussions.V and was devoted 20 the con-
Sheraton of the general condition anu
lfnture advancement of the negro race.
a memorial TO the General Assembly was
drafted and an address to the colorsd
people of the State was issued. IN the
tirst they ask the Legislature to continue
lis appropriatiOns TO their SCHOOLS anu
charitable institutions "and not 10 pass
onv laws. the effect Of which would De
TO blunt their aspirations, reduce their
manhood. and lessen their usefulness as
citizens but guarantee to them an eQual
chance with other men to Work out their
destiny" A.
In the address the colored people OF the
state are counselled mot 10 be hasty III
making any changes in their present sur
roundfngs and plans, but quietly and IN
dustriously TO fulfil all existing contracts,
and where necessary enter into new ones
for the current year
A committee OF fifteen, one from each
congressional district, and six from the
| state at large. was appointed, 10 con-
| tinue the work commenced by the coun-
| ell, toward lettering the condition OF th'
| cOlored people Of North Carolina.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

American Tobacco Company f"r-
cI,nscs the CatIin Factory.

ct LOUIS. MO-, January B'-lhe
American Tobacco Company has added
TO its immense holdings in ST. LOUIS py
the purchase to-day, after weeks Oh ne
gotiatlons. OF the plant Of the Ca'iin TO-
bacco Company, of which David Ca'llu
is president. ,,.,,,o.,
Mr.. Catlin. who is one OF the ,N Wea,lnle,1,ii I,,,i
tobacco manufacturers in the Nese, WI VII
retire from the business as soon ds tlo
American Tobacco Company takes pos,
session OF its new purchase Inc nil3l ni
napers were drawn up ana signeu 'niS
Mr. Catlin refuses to state how much
no received for the property. lt - re- re-.
norted however. that about Sz''VV'V"
changed hands.
BID FOR CINCINNATI PLANl'
CINCINNATI. o.. January ls.-John ~
cohb first yice-presdent Of the Amerl-
can Tobacco Company is here making y
| bid for the purchase OF the LnhrInan q
| Wilburn Poiar-Bear Tobacco company ,
| nlant. II Is said that the price asker ~
near three million dollars. IL tne 1ea' @
succeeds this plant will be the chlel lac-
! torv of cheap smoking tobacco.
| Mr. cobb says that the American anuu
| the continental tobacco companies VIII
not buy of the producers as heretofore
| bnt will patronize the warehousenieh' IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
MERCER AGAIN TO THE FRONT.
He Reasserts That "Borderenu' was
CertainIy Work Of Dreyfus.

PARIS. January 1s.-The Soir to-day
publishes another interview with General
Mercier. who was Minister of War at
the time Of the condemnation of Dreyfus.
General Mercier reiterates his former
statements. and reasserts that the Dor
de~eau" was certainly the work OF Drey-
fms and not Of EsterhaZy who was not
aware of it's existence until long subse-
quent TO the trial
Trnder the plea Cf professional secrecy,
he declined to explain how the war Olnce
obtained the "bordereau." The secret
"dossier." he said, consisted OF War MIN
istry documents fully proving the inter,
ences deduced from the "bordereau'
The suggestion that it contained letters
from a foreign sovereign he character
ized as "a pure invention, as was aiso'
he declared, the statement that NJ Sasi-
mir Perier resigned the presidency OF the
renuhlic ON account of the Dreyfus affair.
DREYFUs's MOTIVES.
Regarding the motives that prompted
Drevfus to commit the treason lihpuleu
General MERCER said: "Dreyfus was to'
fond of the society Of women OF GER
tain class. Had 1t not been FOR ms repu
tation I'm this respect he would nave iei
the military college among the nrst thre'
of his class. bN owing to his known pro
clivjties. he was placed eleventh. 1 thinl
he resented this, and that his treason
was nrobably an act of revenge for IT.
"Dreyfus was also in the habit OF tax
| ing unpatriotically. A general was one
| obliged TO censure him for saying that IN
Reichslanders preferred to belong 10 Ger
many. as they were better treated, Drey
| fus adding that he quite agreed VIII
| Them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
NEW YORK. AND FLORIDA SPECIAL
Win R. II. p. IL. r.. and Penna. X. H.
Etc

Commencing Monday. January lt'n,
there will be inauguratsd between New
YORK and 81. Augustine, Fla, the New
york and Florida Special VIA Pennsyi-
vanIa railroad, Richmond. Fredericksburs
and Potomac railroad, etc, leaving New
YorIs AT 1920 Z. NJ; Philadelphia. 2:5s I.
N baltimore. sos +. NJ; Washington.
600 p. NJ; arriving at Byrd-street sta
lion RICHMOND. at $3.50 i. NJ, daily, ex-
cent sunday. North-bound, commencing
Tbursday January 18th, leaves Richmond
- e.oS A. NJ. arriving at Washington at
IS.tS p NJ; Baltimore, 1853 Z. NJ; Phiia-
hoiDbia 4lO T.. NJ, and New York. 6:sJ
ID NJ daily. except Monday.
This train is composed exclusively OK
prIirnan vestibuled. sleeping, compart-
nent' dining. library, and observation
cars heated by steam, and lighted
,hroughout by electricity. No extra fare
hevond regular charge Of Pullman COM
pany. 80. so., 90 this
famous train, which will afford con-
venient aud luxurious means OF travei:
without change, between Richmond ana
northern cities.
For further information apply 70
w. p. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
SPANISH SPIES DURING THE WAR.
They Travelled About This co""tr'-'
Narrow Escapes for Them.

LONDON. January 19-The Madrid cor
resnondent Of the Daily Mail says:
Among those recently rewarded lor
military services during the hispano-
American war are five spanish oiii'e'S'
who volunteered. without asking re re-
ward 10 90 TO the United States, alter
war was declared, and supply inIorm@I.1n hor gorm
TO the Spanish Government. my |ain-
ed commission. under Lieutenant-Colo-
mel Don Luis Serrano' ~. ~, vor,,
They visited continually New vDy Tcri York
~, Sr,,,,o ond other points. changing their
posts every few days oIacioI They had nofaby mdGy
llei IA .'," ~" occosion when one OF them met
5m Sace o"S TO face New York World CORE
spondent whom he had known IN Ha-
bana. The journalist chivairousV le's"-
eo .i5 IN addition to the secret service the
commission bought and sent TO .,oS CuDa a,ha
Io.e,l.t consignment was ready 10 leave
wben peace was signed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
,s LEE EN- ROUTE FOR TAMPA.
virginia Representation nj r"re-
Toad Congress.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January Is
,raoc;olN-Alrs. Fitzhugh Lee and "er
Gauebter. accompanied by an elderly
,ody left this evening by the S;i6 tram
,ar'i sor tampa, Fla. whore they viii take a
steamer Of the Plant Line for haoana
nv T,,reinia delegates 10 the Pure FOOD
l..s.ass with Mr. George Booker. or
oId point as chairman. attended the iirst
enos,on M inc hall OF the Columbian Uni
veIsity to-day. Tomorrow the ,,na ac,ua'
tus,ness of the Congress will commence
', a,,,,,,,ittee assignments will be made.
TT The marriage Of Miss Mary a: Reinohl'
90 This citv. and Mr.. Wythe White. ior-
unsrlv of Richmond. took place at HaIn-
line Methodist Episcopal church TINS eve
,,no ot 3 o'clock. There was large az
sanca 80 of the friends OF the couple al
,ha ceremony. after which reception
vas held at the residence OF the priue
nsrents No. GIL q street, northwest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
to a question. that he bad not received
formal notice Of the appointment Oh 'ne
THE CHOICE OF SENATOR'S.
status of the Various Minor Con-
tests Now Proceeding.

status of the various MinOr S
tests Now Proceeding.
MADISON, WIS, January is.-The he-
publican members OF the Legislature ne'u
n caucus tonight to choose a United
States Senator. Several ballots were
taken. but the votes were scattered. ana
no selection was made.
IN NORTH DAKOTA.
BISMARCK, N. d., January h.-Onue.
an agreement OF fifty Republicans OF 'he
Legislature TO caucus among themselves
and decide on q candidate for senator
against Congressman Johnson Vepupn-
cam. n meeting was held late to-u@y,
forty-four Republicans parucipatihg. i"'7
is two more than enough to eject, anu
includes all who oppose Johnson. hnV,e
was no choice. Another caucus VIII De
held tomorrow.
LITTLE CHANGE.
LINCOLN. NEB., January N.-Ihe
Legislature met In joint convention 10,
day. and took one ballot for chlteo
States Senator. There was httle chanse
from the separate ballots taken yes'ei-
day.
NO CHANGE.
HELENA. MONT. January iS.-There
is no change in the senatorial hght'
NO MATERIAL CHANGE.
OLYMPIA. WASH, January ls.-Ihe
ballot for United States Senator to-day
showed no material change I'm the situa-
ton.
NO CHOICE YET.
SALT LAKE, UTAH. January 1s.-Foui
| ballots were taken I'm joint session TO-
day. for United States Senator. NO cholc'
| was had.
DEADLOCK UNBROKEN.
| DOVER. DEL, January lS,There wa
! no change in the United States senatorial
| situation to-day. The deadlock remain
| unbroken. and the joint ballots to-mor
| row will II is expected, be virtually TN
| same as the vote to-day. No develop
mems are looked for before stwo week
| - least. and what will then occur canno
now be conjectured.
GRANT SPENDING MONEY.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, January 10
When the committee appointed to investi
gate the charges against Speaker VIRGIN
| mot to-day Milton j. Green, VINO ac
knowledges that he is the manager OIL
S. Grants campaign for the senatorshii
testified that he had absolute authorl'
10 spend money in Grants hght froi
| Grant personally. He stated that he ma
used money I'm many assembly and seha
torial districts but had kept no recor
of his expenditures; nor could ne teli III
| full number Of candidates wnom ne a.
| sisted No candidate had been askeu
vote for Grant. Green said that he ha
read of the use of money by other car
didates. but would not give any name
as his Information was only hearsay'
The Joint ballot for United states SEN
tor to-day resulted in no change. Nv
ballots were taken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
THE FIGHT AGAINST quay.
on the part Of the Rep""-
a,c.u ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

HARRISBURG. PA. January i-i"
feeling between the candidates 'us'
managers and their followers IN 'ne
Great hattie for United States senator
has been intensified by rulings OF iAeu-
,ona,t-,;overnor Goblin. at to-day - JOINT
eenam anh,v of the Senate and the House;
NJ Gobiu refused to entertain an appear
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

BALTIMORE. January B.-lt was re
rartsa on the street to-day that the Bal
timore Trust and Guarantee Company IS
engineering a deal looking 10 me con
soiidation OF the Charleston 6. Co Clty
Railway Company. the Charleston ana
seasnore Railway Company the Cnaries-
ton Gas Company. end tnt 1ha'eSsVi'
Electric Light Company.
The deal cOntemplates me issue OF
s2.5OO.0c0 per cent. gold century bends
for the retirement ci The outstanding IN,
debtedness Of the companies nance aho
the operation OF The companies uhvff one
management.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
FLORIDA & WEST INDIAN LIMITED
WI, u,chmoud, Frcderictsshurg ana
..tt.n.I and GOuuectto0ns

Potomac Railroad ana .
on the schedule OF trains now 1919 1913
p,,rd-etreet station. at s33 A. NJ. north
ho,,nd and arriving OF 7:l0 r. NJ, from
the North. daily. a solid vesttbuled rain'
known as the "Florlda aad West IN
dian Limited" has been inaugurated.
The coaches on these trains are new
ard ~ the most modern design. Through
sleepers 20 and from New YORK.
Through coaches between Washington.
d. G.. and Jacksonville, Fla, without
change.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
JONES ANTHONY.
Marriage Of a Richmond Wan In
Charlotte, y. e..

CHARLOTTE, n. c., January lS.-(spe-
cial1-An interesting social event was
the marriage tonight Of Miss Marie
Anthony. of this city, and Mr.. Walter
Dudley Jones. Of Richmond, which was
solemnized in the First Presbyterian
church Of this city. Rev. }. K. Howerton'
pastor of the church, performing the cere-
monv. The church was simply but hand
somely decorated. and was filled with
brilliant asscmblage. The ushers were
Wessrs. ID. n. Allen. VIII Parker. and
oscar Anthony, OF Charlotte, and hr
/. n. Vaughan. OF Richmond. The malu
~ honor was Mrs Charles ". Parker,
formerly Miss Louise Anthony, OF Rich
mond. The bride is a pretty brunette and
Is one OF the brightest and most attrac-
tive young women OF the city. she is
the eldest daughter OF Colonei a-h Mrs.
+ r Anthony AIR. and Mrs JoHfa left
at $50 o'clock for Richmond, After a
few days there they go AO4tA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
reduced Dispatches.

The New York State Bar Assoeia'lHoh
oontInue1 its session at Albany, \. l.,
Yesterday. Charles A; Gardner, OF occn Cow
u, i,ar an hour in the delivery OF an
pddress p,su on "Our Right 10 Acquire and
Hold Foreign Territory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets
y oursists refund money II fails TO cure.
ss cents Genuine has L. b. y on ~"co
tablet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
ANOTHER TOBACCO DEAL.
CatIin Plant Sold TO the American
Company.

ST. LOUIS, MO. January B.'-lt has
been announced that the catlin tobacco
plant. AT Thirteenth and Chestnut streets
has been sold to the American Tobacco
Company. The price paid is said 70 be
-. s.- fro,,, 20 sOO go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

The Committee or interstate and FOR
eign Commerce had the right OF way III
tbc House to-day. and succeeded IN pass
,,e o,l,te a number Of bills Of minor IN
nortance. most OF which authorized 'he
INSTRUCTION Of lighthouses FOG sighals,
etc one authorized the construction ana
eo,,,nment of a light vessel. with a iog
stenai NJ Horseshoe Shoals. In Chesa-
neake BAY. the limit Of cost TO De s-VOo''
Then the bill to grant the sSod Paeinc n1e ca Ca
,,e ,-omnany a,subsidy of 100000 year
Cor twenty years for the construction anu
nnerstion Of a cable was called up ana
verv spirited debate, which consumeu
,he remainder OF the day, follo"eu. me ne
op,os,'ion ,"s was headed by Mr.. Corhss
opppDmhncan). OF Michigan. who advo.
coted tbe construction OF so'Vr'l''is'', si'. y
csp,e 10 conclusion had been reae,su .,.1
- ,bo bour Of adjournment. ana as tne
sneciei order under which the iiouse mS9
operating to-day expired win ,ns de ad
iournment. and as objection "as ,n'ral la
| 70 fixing another day for ~ n,m the
ton. Il goes over indefinitely UNI" ,,nt,i on1
/ committee can get another day. OF uh''
a spccial order is adopted.
The House, at 5l5. adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF PicAsu Sa'nv
will hold their annual Pound faIy 81 ~
their hall next Thursday January -. ~.
ero,o "A NJ. to5P. NJ. All contributions
viii be gratefully accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

Tn order 10 avoid all danger OF running
,,o,,r health by drinking impure water.
"a "a "a 10 ~ drops OF AngOstura Bitters 70
Very glass OF water you drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

THE WEATHER IL RICHMOND
v.ESg,,.nDAN was shovvry aad colder.
flch. rains fen during t3e day snd night.
&C., - therfuOnaettF.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

y tVsttI' 'o"E y
northeast winds.
For North and South carolina-Gene-
r,ilv fair weather. except rain on the
roast: colder; frcs.i. ncrtheastefly winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

while the above is believed 10 be a gen
eral outline OF Secretary Algers ldea ol
what should be done, yet no posi,ise
statement to that effect has peen niaus'
and 1t may be subject 10 chahse' =.
- Naiutant-General Corbin refused TO
-, 20 make any statement regarding
he form of the charges and specihca,,
t,ons tnu 10 be brought against eenerai
t,Ona To,or or TO say when they would be
'',iishad In view Of the early meeting
~ ,ha court this must b. done very soon.
~ ~ indeed. il Is altogether likely thar
the the judge-advocate-geaeral OF me - arm ,h,s
has ALREADY given some attention 10 'h'S
feature OF the proceedings.
General Eagan. after the ISSUANCE "a ne ne
| formal order for the court ,"-.'s sna,,,,ec.
cI,nsa 10 make any statement IN eonnec-
zion win his case, but said, IN response
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19

! am most deeply Impressed with the
Importance OF the prompt announcement
0y this government Of the declaration
contained In these resolutions that the
United States does not intend to es-
tsblish It's dominion over the Philippine
'slsnaA- One good result from such a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-19
The Weather.

r7 WASHINGTON. January n-
rile Forecast for Thursday
For Virginia-~f'asr weather;
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

placing her valentine in a vase of wat
er, joined in the general coaxing.
Nell" said grandma, "if you really
want to hear, / will tell you about it,
but wait a moment, can show you my
valentine"
She left the room, and she was gone
so long that the children had time to
wonder greatly what grandmas val
entine could be, and they were all
gathered around her chair, with eager,
eXpectant faces, when she returned.
She carried in her hand small, old
fashioned work box, whose covering,
once bright and gay, was worn and
faded now. She smiled into the up
turned faces as she resumed her place
among the children, but there were
tears in her eyes as she said:
Now, children, | will show you my
valentine; but, first, l must tell you
part Of the story And / must also
explain that when l was young people
made their own valentines, and, al
though they may not have been as
pretty as the modern ones, perhaps,
yet l think they were a great deal
nicer, because. you see, nobody would
take the trouble to make a valentine
unless 1t were to send to somebody
that one was very fond Of, indeed. But
Donald is growing impatient for the
story! When l was a young girl
lived in dear old country town, which
some of you have seen. My father
and mother both died when / was a
very little child, and so lived with my
grand parents, and very kind and good
they were to me, and loved them very
dearly. Nevertheless they were very
old, and, somehow, they seemed to
have quite forgotten how 1t felt to be
young and full of life, and grandma
did not understand why / was not al
ways content to sit quietly in the
house, reading or sewing all day, when
all my young friends were out skating
or sleighing, IL it were winter, or pic
nicking or rowing on the river IL 1t
were summer. The old people had
one amusement, however, of which
they never wearied. especially in the
long winter evenings; they dearly low
ed a rubber OF whist. | could play.
too, and any Of my young friends who
would consent to make up game by
taking a hand was always a welcome
guest think your friend, Benjamin
Worren, Is very fine young man.
grandpa would say, and then he was
sure to add. lie plays an excellent
game; a little reckless, perhaps, at
times, but he had a good head Once
l repeated this praise to Ben
"Why, that was grandpa's name" in
terrupted Dorothy II remember
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

guised hand, to Miss Katharine On
derdonk."
She handed the envelope to Nell
who, almost reverently drew forth
the valentine. 1t was a playing-card,
the Queen Of Hearts, and over the back
had been neatly pasted a sheet Of
white paper, on which were written
the following lines:
My Kate is surely Queen of Hearts,
And | will swear she's queen Of
mine.
Let's play a game where Love is
trumps;
Sweet Kate will be my valentine?"
The children all declared the poetry
to be very beautiful.
But, grandma" cried Donald and
Dorothy together, what is that queer
round hole right through the middle
of the card?"
Sure enough, there was a hole,
which had pierced card and envelope
just as the children had said.
Wait a moment" said grandma,
I'VE are coming to that. ct was very
soon after ST. Valentines day that
your grandfather spoke to my grand
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-02-09

Col. Benjamin Worrell. IT says SO UNI
der his picture In the library.
Yes" said grandma, smiling, "he
was your grandfather; but he did not
seem much like grandfather then.
He was very tall and straight. with
flashing black eyes and dark curling
hair, and he had fine way OF throw
ing back his head when he talked.
People used to call him Handsome
Ben. which annoyed him very much;
but when / told him what grandpa
had said he was quite pleased But
what hypocrite l must be, Kate, he
said, laughing. to make the dear old
gentleman think that / come here just
to play whist, when my real reason for
coming is to see you Your grand
father was always bold as young
man." said grandma, apologetically.
We'll, your grandfather used to
come evening after evening, and he
played long games of whist with the
old people; but he used somehow to
fairs, although we seldom had
chance to see each other alone. Ana
then the 14th of February came
around, and | had scores OF valentines,
and great sport it was for each young
man had to deliver his own, and II
was no easy task to do this without
being seen, which would have spoiled
the fun. Well, just toward dusk,
happened to be looking from an upper
window, and l saw tall figure creep
ing along By the garden wall. He had
his hat drawn down well over his face,
but l caught just glimpse of dark
moustache, and, | assure you, my
dears it was all | could do to behave
with becoming dignity, when Sophie,
our old colored servant. came upstairs
with a square envelope addressed to
me-"
"Oh! l know" cried Dorothy, clap
ping her hands. at was grandpa's
yalentiner'
Yes" said grandma, "and here it
u.s." and she drew from the box an
old-fashioned envelope addressed in
faded ink and in an deliberately dis