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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
PORTER RUNS A RAILROAD.
All the omcisi. Were Abroad sad lie
Was the OnIy Ose
60 Do ~.

Senator Depcw does not tell how the FOL.
lowing came TO he reported To hun. hut u 10
such a good story that he us,- II continually
In dismissing dgn'hed borvs or influential
beggarS from his office. The senator was on
his summer vacation when pumpOus little
man called Go see hun and encountered the
colored porter Who guards the outer gates
OF the Drpcw sanctum.
II want to see thIunccy Dcpcw. said
tho little man.
"You can't. sah. lies gone to Europe.
sab"
well, then. I'll see HI. secretary"
Sorry, sab, but Mistah Du,al. he's done
gone to Europe
Then III see Cornelius Vanderbilt"
"lieis m Newport, ssl.
"Mell ~ " n Vanderbilt M
mo. sAh. lies dunv sous to Newport.
too
That sos" Theu ~ ser the wee prc.i.
dent OF the road
Hes IN Albany. sab"
"llow about the -rvond vice presidrntf'
tiles down 90 Long l,raurh. sab
is the supcfiutcudsut M
"lle's out inspectiunin' de Rad. sab.
"How about General Passenger Agent
DaIirsN
lie went away to Cape May Dis mawp.
in"
who IN thunder b. running tbs road.
anyway shouted the htti, mau. ,-ttns
very red IN the face.
We'll. III tell you. hoss. rvp,sd the
ehon attendant. dis ycrr roai Irs runs bit.
eel, sab. 81 drrc hahn nobody uerdrd roAni
90 look after things but me. - Saturday
Evening Post.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
~u...r,,pd that you take ts. v,ssur,

"uss-r,snd that you take this vtsssr,
at your own risk.
saw what he meant, Il I failed was Ia
be sacrificed, aud my mind was made up
1 would accept, with a condition.
II quite understand-there Is one thing
WHAT"
Ten day. - a wide margin will stop
Bozardo or die; but propose ehecting the
release Of the Lady Angola rs well.
A glad look came into Machiavellis eyes
but the cardinal flashed out:
"Nrm du Diable! What grasshoppcr have
YOU got in your headl Leave the demoiselle
TO US You cannot do two things at once.
Then, with respect TO your eminence,
decline the affair of the ducats.'
D'Amboisc looked at me in sheer amaze
mcnt.
you declins-you dare" but Machiavelli
intcrposcd.
~ moment, your eminence. Can we YET
another agent
Not now; Il is too late now"
And we have no money for active meas
urcsy'
Not a liyte"
ut seems to me that the cavalierc has Us
in his hands, aud we had better agree. Aitor
all. he only RISKS his head twice, instead OF
once"
D'Amboisc bit his lips, aud with frown
began To drum on the table with his fingers
| sat silent but resolved. and Machiavelli
risinz. vs1t TO the writing table. pulling
out from bis vest parchment. In this hs
rapidly wrote something. and, busting II
over with drying powder. held Il 20 the iam'
of a candle. Then he turned back leisurely
and, as he resumed his seat, handed me the
paper.
II have Just filed IN your name on thu
blank gafe-conduct through the Papa
States tool; the prccaution Of obtaining
this from Sforza to-day. When can you
START"
Now. your cxccllcncy," and ! put th,
safc-conduct securely by.
II suppose | must agree. said the cart
nal, suddenly. III It fails, all is lost; Il u
succeeds"
There will probably be a new Conclaye
your cminencc." SAID Machiayclli.
D'Amboises forehead flushed dark at III,
hidden meaning IN the Floreatines words
But we all knew that the chair Of ~. Peter
was ever before his eyes. and for this hi
schemcd and saved. although profu-e in hi,
habits George Of Amboi-e never gained
his desire. but when he died he left s.r
tune OF eleven millions. THIS. however. ws'
yet TO be.
had already risen 10 take my leave Al
Machiavcli spoke. and the cardinal, takins
no notice OF his last remark. turned TO me
with something OF his old good temper Per
haps the hint OF Florcntine support at th,
next papal election was not without its soi /
ening effect.
did ! understand you TO say that you
were ready TO start at once. cavaliercf
Yes, your emincnce.
Then let me wish you good fortune
adieu'"
Your ominence has my grateful thanks
] bowed TO D'Amboisc and the secretary
and withdrew: but as the door sw-ng be
hind me heard Machiavelli'. voi1s
The air Of Rome does not SUIT M. your
cminence. No, thanks. No moro galer
MAN"
tro be CONTINUED
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
CHAPTER XlU.-CoNTINuED.


We noN began to hurry little, and found
that Cortc was right, for the soldiers who
had lined the passage inside the Bronze
gates had taken Themselves off. and a con.
siderable number Of servants and follow.
ers were enjoying here the results OF pi-
ratical raids on the supper tables.
Outside, however, everything was in or
der, for DE Leyva was a thorough soldier.
| found both the Spaniard and De Briconnct
rursing their luck at being on the guards.
and attacking a capon which they were
Washing down with copious draughts OF
Falernian. Their duties kept them out
side, and II WAS poor supper they were
making, by the light of torches, seated TO.
sether on the steps Of the vatican.
What! out already. cavaliere" asked
he Briconnet. us the cardinal going?"
No, but there is a little business" | an.
swered. us | called Jacopo.
Nom du diablel Can ! not Gomez"
at would be relaxation" said De Leyva.
II am afraid not. gentlemen, although We
thank you. Here, Jacopo! Get three of
our fellows and follow me. Tell the others
to hold their horses"
1t was done in a twinkling, and in a few
steps, having harked lack, we were in the
of the pope was in full light, and we directed
our steps there without difficulty. made
two OF our men walk in front, Jacopo and
the third behind us, and we remained in
the middle. Strict orders were gwen 10
have swords ready, and 20 use them at
once.
Except for the moonlight, the gardens
themselves were not Illuminated, and as
we tramped along the paths | thought to
myself how easy it would have been for
Nichelotto to have got rid of both St. Ar.
mande and myself, if we had been fools
enough to go without escort.
Nothing happened. We reached the
casino and waited there full hour; but
there was no sign of Michelotto.
AT last l lost patience.
"He never meant to cross a sword with
you, chevalier. | can bear witness you were
here, and kept tryst. We have escaped a
felon's blow, together. Come back-it is
gettiag late-even for his eminence." We
turned, and made our way back, but il was
{. good two hours before D'Amboise retired.
Bayard had gone on long before, declining
all offers Of escort. When we reached the
palace we found he had arrived safely.
l wished st. Armande good night, with
more respect fer him in my heart than
ever felt before, and turned to seek my
apartments Late as it was, however, there
was to be no sleep for me, as De Briconnet,
whose brain the Falerian had merely made
more lively, insisted on accompanying me,
and we split another flask, and talked Of
tAlconry till the verge of the morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
A HERO OF THE MINES
The Noble Act OF seif-sscriace rev.
formed by q Rough
Miner.

A western mining journal records Z
shining &C, Of self-sacrifce on 4 miner,
part. Michael Verran was engaged
with two men In sinking a shaft. They
had drilled a hole in the usual way for
blasting. and then, according TO Gus
tom, one of the three assembled the
shaft, leaving the others to lin :sh prep
arations for firing the charge.
Michael and his companion had be
come familiar with danger. TAsy mr..
needless, and while the fuse was at
tached, they set to work 20 cut IL on
with n stone and an iron drill. At the
first blow the drill gave of aspark and
that the charge was fred.
With the impulse OF self-preservS-
ton, both miners dashed 10 the shaft
and holding TO the bucket, gave the sig
nal to be drawn up. But alas! the
strength Of the man at rhe windlass
was unequal to lifting two; he could
wind up only one man at time.
To remain was death TO both. and BY
right 10 was Michael's turn TO ascend
lie looked at his companion, stepped
from the bucket. and said. resolutelyi
go up. lad. You have a wife. Don,
mind me-" and he pushed hrs fellow
almost roughly into the bucket:
The bucket swiftly assembled aud the
man was safe. great roar and boom
arose from the shaft. and then up came
the smoke and rubbish. Following this
all was still in the shaft. There could
be no doubt Of the unfortunate miners
fate, imprisoned in that deadly shaft
Yet one and another hurried down and
began shouting. in faltering tones:
michael! Michaell Are you Gsrer'
And the aDsvtr came. mufiicd bot
distinct, IL am here. thank God!"
They found him. unhurr, beneath q
huge slab OF stone that had blown
across HIM and lodged against the wall
Of rock. protecting him from all harm
Of flying fragments. Truly his escap.
seemed miraculous, aud little else was
talked Of among the miners for days
afterward.-Youth's Companion.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE Opal. RING

Ellis eininence will await the Signor
Donati at supper this evening"
Defaure delivered his message, received
his answer, and tripped away, his little
pages cap set lauutily on the side of hi;
head, and the haft Of his dagger blinking
against the silver chain which held it TO
his belt. As for me, my heart leaped at the
words, for felt sure my business was come
and, summoning Jacopo, ! gave him the
necessary orders 20 have our men in readi-
ness for an immediate start. then sought
St. Armande, and told him what ! expect
ed.
II am ready" he said, simply.
VERY well, then sup lightly, and await
me in my apartments"
turned back, and on reaehing my rooms
Was surprised to find had visitor await
ing me. II was Corte. As ! have said, he
has cast aside his fantastic dress, and was
robed as a doctor. lie still kept his heavy
hook under his ARIA, and the features OF
his curious scanned face, and thin, bloodless
lips. we're as pale az II he had arisen from
the dead. His eyes alone blazed with an
unnatural brillianey, but he was outwardly
calm.
IL came but TO see II you were safe, sig
more. after last night" he said, as he took
my hand.
Thanks" replied. offering him seat,
I'VE are all quite safe. Nothing happened.
The don was not " e. Either he had
changed his mind 4 we were too strong
in force"
"A little OF both, ! should think, " he said,
with thin smile, as he placed his book on
the table. ''Signore," he went on. ARE you
not little surprised and curious to see me
as am?
well, Messer Corte. will own to II.
But | am honestly glad that fortune has
given the wheel a right turn for you"
1T is not fortune" he said, lit il some
thing greater. IL is fate. No chance turn
OF the wheel Of a sleeping goddess. When
fed from you. signore, on that day, his
voice choked little, II came to Rome.
Never mind how. Here great man found
me. Great men pick up little things for
their purposes sometimes And Matthew
Corte, who is but a! little man, knows
things the great man does not know. lilo!
bol" and he laughed mirtblessly.
And that has put crowns in your purseT
Eyes. crowns in nay purse. crowns in my
purse" be repeated, and then the old mad
ness came upon him, and be rose aud paced
the room. 81 could have done il last night,
made the hilt Of my dagger ring against
oils heart-the devil-the devil But he is
not 10 die this way-not thus-not thus.
tie will die as no other man has die0. and
4 will come soon. very soon-Mathew
Corte swears this"
lie stopped suddenly, and turned 10 me
NTH tbe question:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
NV 20 Avoid co,a. p.,,.s w,r,.,.


This idea that many people have.
that winter II an unhealthful season,
Is all wrong. Winter is just rs health
full rs summer, " people will take cnrs
Of themselves. II you want 20 70
through the winter without n coid, OBJ
serve these few simple rules;
Don't overhead your house, and
don't stop all ventilation. sleep In a
cool loom, but keep warmly covered.
Always take OF your outdoop wraps
when you come In the bousc, and al
ways Tut them ON when yoal 90 out.
And, lastly, just ns hing IN there Is
snowon che ground, don't 90 out with
out your rubbers. This ldst rule IN the
most important Of all, for two colds
out Of three come from wet feet
The Independent.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

The rapid development of Africa is
due to the gold, iron, coal and other
mineral deposits. The Kimberly
mines are located in British territory,
Just outside the boundaries of the
orange Free State, about 600 miles
Trom Cape Town, and supply 90 per
cent. of the diamonds OF commerce.
The existence Of these minrs was I'M
known prior TO 1867, AMI since their
discovery SS5o,0OO,OOO worth of rough
diamonds have been taken from them,
Which after cutting, were easily worth
double.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Paper teeth are the latest thing in
dentistry. For years some substance
las been sought for which could re-
place the composition commonly en-
pioyed for making teeth, and a for
tune awaited the man who was lucky
enough 20 hit upon the right mate
rial. Although paper has some dis
advantages, they are small compared
to its many qualifications, and paper
teeth are likely to be used exclusive
~, at least, until a more perfect ma
terial is found.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
LOST PROMISES,


My heart grew away from the good,
When ] left my ways
In the golden days
Where I strolled at eve IN the wood.
Now I often stand
On the shell-strewn sand
And think OF the seas between.
My heart passed away from the true
when my dreams were young,
And my harp was hung
On willows In the sunlit dew.
While l laughed at will
At the sleeping hill.
That Weakened to answer me.
My heart grew away from the sky
That showcred its JOY
When I was a boy,
When tears never blinded my eye:
But with hope and care.
And an earnest prayer.
Will bring all that has gone away.
Harvey r. Layton. In Atlanta Constitu-
ton
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Since the report that Miss Josephine
Drcxel was about to renounce the
world and enter a convent-a report
that was promptly denied-the young
woman has been overwhelmed with
letters from people who would be
willing to burden themselves with a
part or the whole of her fortune of
SlS.oro,OO which she would not be
likely to need after taking the veil.
She mas recently joined a swell dane
ing club Of New York city.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Several of the largest abandoned
copper mines in Eastern Maine will
again be operated. The Maine copper
mines were in successful operation in
1879, and showed good profits while
copper was quoted at IA cents. The
mines could also be operated on a
paying basis with copper at l2 cents,
but the crash came when the Wiscon-
sin mines put down the price of cop
per to eight cents. Now that copper
is so high, it will be very profitable
TO mine il.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

To enable travellers to cross he
channel without suffering from sea
sickness, a Frenchman has designed
a submarine boat TO b. compelled by
cable traction, the motive power be-
ing electricity. The boat will ac-
commodate 240 passengers and per-
form the journey in ono hour. Should
the cables become ixeI in going over
the drums, the boat can he detached
so that il may rise 20 the surface and
continue the journey like an ordinary
vessel
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Vegetarians who are so strict that
they do not care to wear an article of
clothing into which any animal prop
critics are introduced are catered for
In the boot line 10y a London boot
maker who is the inventor Of a vege-
tartan shoe. For some years he has
been experimenting and as a result
he has produced boot, in the con-
struetion OF which there is absolutely
no paper or leather of any descrip-
ton Not only this, but. according to
ms assertion, these wear one-fourtL
logger than leather shoes. and the up.
yer material Y always soft.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
Til. Man WI. Wa. .Gon.."

In a case which recently came up fos
hearing a certain witness was called
On the mention OF his name a man ross
up and said; Hes gone" "Wi<rv Il
he gomez" said the Judge; at u hi.
duty to BE here" my lord" was he
solemn reply. 81 wodna care TO comiait
myself as to whaur he's gone; bu. he's
deid. "-Scottish life and Humov.-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
The New Girl.

Real Head Of the Family-John. our
new girl is jewel. She's the cheer
fullest. most lively creature I've ever
had In my kitchen. Always h,ing
around and always singing.
ostensible Head Of the Family-TAss
she isn't jewel, Martha. She's bird.
Chicago Tribune.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Corn would still be standing in the
fields of Marshall county, Kan, IL the
women had not turned out and helped
TO gather it. The crop was unusually
large this year, and help was not to
be secured at any price. The women.
seeing that men could not be secured,
and that the crop was going to waste.
turned out and husked the corn them
selves
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

There were only 81 ballots in the
package containing the soldier votes
sent from Cuba to the New York po-
lice board and opened late the other
day. As each ballot is for different
election district there will have to be
81 polling places rented and 81 boards
of inspectors will have to meet. Each
vote will cost $50 by this method.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

There is zinc and lead mine in Da-
wilson county. North Carolina, which
Is in the control of an English syudi-
cate, which is doing well. This mine
carries copper in its ore. while the
other zinc and lead mine in the same
county, which is down GOO feet. shows
similar ore, but without any copper.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

The French war Office is rejoicing
over n new civilizing influence which
may Guido even our dum-dum bullets.
1t is n rifle, and experiments have
proved how deadly weapon 1t is. At
1000 yards the bullet went right
through horse placed obliquely to
the line of fire, the bones in the track
of the bullet being shockingly
smnshed
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

The results of preliminary surveys
for petroleum on the island Of Suma-
ira are so encouraging that the land
examined by Russian engineer from
Baku has been leased and workings
will shortly he commenced. The Pc
troleum thus found will probably be
shipped to Japan and China.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

There are places where it is danger
Gus to wear ring on ones finger. A
workman in the Augusta cotton mill
got his hand too near a pulley, on
which was hook, and this hook
caught n ring on the mans hand. He
knew that If he did not break the
ring or finger his arm would go, and
he threw himself backwards, tearing
the finger entirely from his hand, but
Saving his arm,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27
where they w.r. r,..,

Mrs. FrEzy-They claim 10 be one Q.
the first families in the city. those AZ
tertons.
Mr.. Fuzzy-So they sre-in tAs xity
direetoTy.-syEieuse AsFsl4
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

"Elvira Is upstairs getting rvady." said
The little brother ~ the stout caller. "l'll
g. and tell her 90 hurry up
Thank YOU" said the stout caller Tell
her 10 hurry M or 'o hurry down, Just as
you think beet Anything TO reduce my
wait. '-Somerville Journal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

An entire new glass covering has
been ordered for the roof Of the Crys-
Ia palace, in London. The total class
area TO he covered is about Is acres.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

Gratitude Ike everything else, IL oh
roSious when 1t i o,rrioEe % AichDon
Globe.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

srlh.buess I, the only thing iha, stand,
between some people and happiness Chr
eago Daily News
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1899-12-27

The Daughters 81 millionaire always have
fine figures. Chicago Daily News.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-27
A MERITED APPOINTMENT.


j. j. Lawrence, Chief Clerk to Gem
cral Passenger Agent Warner.
The first months OF the year usually
brings about more changes and appoint
ments among railroad officials than any
other month, and so far as 1899 is con-
cerned, there has been no exception to
this rule. Young men who have entered
railroad Offices in this city as nero boys
in most cases have received SO thorough
a railroad education as to make them not
only equal to the best in capabilities, but
their services are in demand at other cities
where their merits are known. Mr. j. j.
Lawrence now rate clerk in the office OF
General Passenger Agent M. l.. Robbins
of the Central has received the appoint
ment of chief clerk TO General Passenger
Agent S. c. Warner of the Cotton Belt
al TYLER. and Mr.. Lawrence will assume
the duties OF his new appointment on
February /.
He has served the passenger department
faithfully for about five years and hIn
PROMOTION is considered very deserving
one. He has large number OF FRIENDS III
the city with whom he is extremely pop
ular. and while they will regret the nc
cegsity Of his departure from Houston, they
will also congratulate him or his reserved
success as a railroad man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-27
TEXAS RATE SITUATION.
Business Men Might Have Been Called Il
Consider the Problem.
COMMISSION READY TO TALK BUSINESS
But Not Before the Injunction suits
Y Have been withdrawn by the
Nniironds-Rniiroa items.

Austin, Texas, January 2ss- Messrs. j. a.
Kemp Of Wichita Falls aud W. D. Cleve-
land of Houston appeared before the rail-
road commission today to ascertain wheth-
er some plan can not be devised TO bring
about a settlement Of the rate disturbances
which have followed as a result OF tho Me-
Cormick decree. They have in view tho
calling Of meeting Of representatives of
the commercial and manufacturing inter-
csts of the State to discuss the situation in
the hope that in this way they can force
an adjustment.
So far as the commission is concerned, It
stands ready. to talk business in the prem
Uses whenever the Injunction suits arc
withdrawn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-27
FROM OCEAN TO OCEAN.
Proposed ThrouEh Trains TO the Pa

Proposed Through Trains to the Pa
citic Coast.
The absorption of the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad by the vandcrbllts.
which fact has been vouched for by a
prominent Wall street operator. completed
the final link in the ocean to ocean rail-
way system which the vanderbilts have
been quietly planning for some time.
They now control large interest in the
Union Pacific and Oregon Railroad and
Navigation company. Since the Lake
Shore consolidation they have direct line
TO Chicago They now plan to run through
trains to the Pacific coast