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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28

favor l."
Il am of Florence. Perchance your IA
Their would think me his foe"
Think not that / am OVERLOAD" the
maiden said softly. eff / confess to have
seen your face in Florence, and the mem
DRY hath been a pleasant one to me. and
If thou feareSt to seek my father in
daylight, if throw thee Il knotted rope
wilt thou ascend unto me here so that
we may plan some way to diSarm my
sire's i'll will?''
Eagerly the young soldier assented.
The rope was lowered from the window
and the Scot assembled. But hardly had
ne gained the floor of the chamber when
a dozen armed men burst in upon him
and speedily bound him fast and tight.
Loud in scorn laughed the maiden
$50. my gallant bird, your wings are
clipped" she cried. did you think that
Ferguson. the Scot. was so poor a lance
that his face would not be known to all
his foes? Now let one of them lift hos
tile hand against it and their leader shall
hang from the topmost tower
IF Ferguson. the Scot. still commands
the soldiers of Florence with the break
of the morn they will assault the tower"
the soldier answered calmly. For love
of thee I have periled life. but no earthly
passion can win from me my honor
The face of the lady crimsoned she
listened to the noble words. Too late she
realized that she had been guilty of an
act Of fouleSt treachery.
In the morning the old baron displayed
the captive Scot upon the rampant of his
tower
Retire. or I'll hang your leader Roc
codura cried.
'Do so. and not one within your castle
shall escape the sword,' Featherstone-
haugh answered fercely.
Then to his men: IF you love me, push
on to the attack the Scot cried fear
leSS1y.
Troop after troop came hurrying up.
Roccodura. though brave to rashness.
hesitated when he saw the mighty host
that beleaguered him. He craved for
quarter at last. and FeatherstOnehaugh
dictated the conditions.
The Lady Christina must wed bold
Ferguson and Roccodura must will to the
Scot the tower. and the peace was
made.
The captive became the captor; the
lady yielded submissively, the old baron
became the stanch ally OF the republic
and from the incident which had led to
this happy result the castle of Rocco
dura was ever known thereafter as the
"Lady's Tower.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28
Importance.

Importance.
Louise turned in desperation to the con-
ductcr. who seemed just about as ada
mainline.
Cant he go. really?" she pleaded.
"My ticket checks and money are in my
pocketbook Oh. what can l do?" Her
voice broke into a sob. and the white
bearded old gentleman. who had been
listening to the conversation, said as he
laid his hand kindly on her shoulder:
''There. there: I'll go for you
"Oh. thank you, How good of you! I
hate to have you go. and yet 1 want my
pocketbook'
''The train may start at any moment
you may take great chances. sir, of get
ting left" remarked the conductor, not
attempting to conceal his disapproval.
q will risk it for this little woman"
said LouiSe's new friend as he started
on his uncertain GRAND.
Going back to her seat, she tried not to
worry. She philosophically decided to
eat her lunch. and, opening the napkin,
was startled to see. side by side with the
chops, rolls and olives, her lost pocket
book.
Instead of rejoicing, she gazed upon it
with loathing almost and sat perfectly
still with it and the untasted food in her
lap. sadly awaiting the return of her
knight
sent terror to her heart. and she did not
draw n peaceful breath until al last just
before the train started. the old gentle
man appeared. looking weary and dis
heartened. He stopped before her. about
to inform her of his fruitless search but
she tragicaliy pointed to her pocketbook
and burst into tears which seemed to
soften any wrath he might have justly
felt at her carelesSness. for. to her relief,
he passed on and disappeared into the
smoking conipartm ent. She did not see
him again during the remainder of the
journey.
The next morning. when Jack took her
hand to greet her as she stepped smiling
~ off the train. he reached his other hand
over her shoulder.
"Why. hello. father" he said. Il wish
l had known you We're coming home on
this train. Yon might have met Louise
and taken care of her
She turned and blushed as she recog-
nized her benefactor of the evening he
fore.
well, well: this is your sweet
heart" he said. smiling reaSsuringly at
the much disconnected Louise. "Well,
Jack. my son. she needs a PROTECTOR
What to Eat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28
Six Ninety six Main.

It's strange" said Miss Nelson at the
central telephone office, that no one ever
calls up &C., She rang the bell.
Testing the wire" responded central
cheerfully.
The wire responds" said the voice.
Miss Nelson was quite aware that she
had no right to continue the CONVERSE
ton, but she had held her curiosity in
check for months in the face of a mys-
terry, and she could endure it no longer.
You do not use your phone much"
she said politely.
No. no." responded the voice, some
what sadly. I'm not acquainted in the
city ! haven't much use for a telephone.
it is true. But it's great invention
enjoy it very much when you call me up
in the morning.
There was something SO wlStful IN the
voice that Miss Nelson made no apology
to herself for the tears that came in her
eyes.
1t was a monotOnouS life that she led.
1t had not much happiness in it and no
romance. So it was not surprising that
she endeavOred to probe this, her first
mystery. She took the pains one Sunday
afternoon when she was at leisure to call
at the house Of George Whitman Rum
ford (696) to make an inquiry about Il
fictitious address. The house was new
and of red sandstone. elegant and plain,
and the yard. the walk and the steps
were in a condition of scupulous neat
ness. a young colorcd man answered the
door. Miss Nelson. blushing at her de-
ceit, made her inquiry in loud tone OF
voice. AS she had hoped and expected.
this brought an elderly gentleman out Of
the library.
what is it the lady wants to know,
John: Can be of any assistance, mad
amp"
Miss Nelson. hating herself for her du-
plicity. repeated the question.
The tall gentleman shook his head re-
gretfuliy.
81 really can be of no assistance to
you" he said. Il know so few persons in
the neightorhood. But, if you will do me
the honor to come in and wait. l will
send out to make inquiries"
''Oh, no. nor protested Miss Nelson.
II shall have TO give up trying to find
my friends, / think. 1t is evidently a
mistake. 1t is sometimes hard to locate
ones friends in "a city like this
1T is. indeed. l suppose. Unfortunate
ly, have no friends here"
"NoT'
mo; have recently come here. 1
have always lived in little town. but 1
thought l would like to see what life in
the city was like"
eyes"
81 have built this house Won't you
step in a moment and look at it? l take
great pleasure out of it. The postmnn
kindly stepped in the other day and look
ed at it, and he admired it much"
Miss Nelson hesitated between pru-
dence and amiability, and then. casting
selfish caution TO the winds, she went in.
A prim. expensive. eXqusitely neat and
altogether unhomelike interior met her
view.
81 had to do it quite alone" explained
Mr. Rumford. Il dare say a lady can
discover many deficiencies in it, and l
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28
Remarkable Cures OF Rheumatism

From the indicator. Rutherfordton, N. c.
The editor of the indicator has had
occasion to test the efficacy of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm twice with the
most remarks BILE results in each case.
First, with rheumatism In the shoulder
from which he suffered excruciating
pain for ten days, which WAS relieved
with two applications of Pain Balm
rubbing the parts afflicted and realiz-
ing ina, ant be nefit and entire relief in a
very short time. Second, In rheuma-
tism in thigh joint, almost prostrating
him with severe pain. which was re-
lieved by two applications. rubbing
wi III the liniment on retiring at night,
and getting up free from pain. For
sale by sli druggists.
Nice rnoms hQcts a day: ChicaQQ Hotel
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28
An Honest Medicine For La Grippe

Geory. w. WSitt, oi South Gardi-
ner. Me-. says: 81 have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots OF trash of 10 account but
profit to the vendor. Cham be rlain's
Cough Remedy ia the only thing that
has done Any good. whatever. have
used ore bottle Of It and the chills,
cod aud grip have all left me. l con-
graduate the manufacturers of an
homes. edicine." For sale by all
druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qutniue tn
blets. All druggists refund money If it
fails TO cure. 25c. The genuine has
B. Q. L. on each tablet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28

Why paw 25c for 2 cans of inferior
tomatoes WIEN you can get 2 cas-
Curtice Broa. Blue Label for the same
money at FL Paso Grocery
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28

The HERALD sells fresh pews. We
sell fresh goods at the Tourist Grocery,
los Myrtle Ave.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28

For fresh homer ade dough uuts go to
City Bakery, Alp Ell Paso ST.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-28

Nice rooms, Scots a day: Chicago Hotel
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

"The plainest of the large wading birds
to be seen in many of our geological gar
dens is the adjutant, native of India
and Africa" remarked q naturalist. Ma
ture seems to have designed him in an
experimental mood and, disguised with
her handiwork, to have turned him out
unfinished. The young adjutant, with his
bald head and beak like a pickax. ID
repulsieely ugly. and the melancholy
gravity of his demeanor suggests that he
has seen himself mirrored in some still
pond and the revelation is weighing upoii
his mind.
AS he grows older, however, and be-
gins to take lively interest in dead rats,
the effect of the shock to his vanity
passes away. He becomes jaunty-nay,
frivolous-and in sheer lightness of heart
attends dancing parties on the mud slopes
of his Enclosure, where he ducks and
bows and kicks and scrapes. with halt
distended wings. to the admiration of his
feathered companions. All the cranes
and storks are great dancers. and in the
early pairing season you may see really
graceful terpsichorean performances in
the paddock of any zoo where they are
on exhibition.
"An elderly adjutant practicing his
steps all by himself is spectacle the
sympathetic observer can hardly regard
without mingled laughter and tears. He
is so awkward, so ungainly. yet so cheer.
fully earnest about it. you are sorry for
the deluded bird. and yet cannot refrain
from hoping that the heart Of the hen nd.
jutant will be moved by the pathetic dis
play of inaptitude."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

should awake. What could / do? Those
Jagged ends of bone could never be SO
sound as to stand the move and jolting
of the horse. We could not rest here
long away from food and friends and
close beside the enemy. His CHASTITY
pain put such thought into my head as
made my better mind recoil in horror,
and yet
Just then he spoke, but in a voice !
hardly knew for his.
Its no good, James," he said. 'T'm
done for this time, old chap! And
couldn't have dreaded more pain about 1t
than I'm getting now. ] want you, old
boy, toto be my good old pal to the
last-and-help me out"
/ shuddered that he had almost read
my thought. and he gripped my hand.
I've not had gaudy time in this
world, and don't suppose should ever
have improved on it much. l suppose it
was partly my own fault. feel no de-
sire to carry it on. My people expected
and wanted me to do great things. /
preferred the veldt. That is my only re-
gret-not the veldt, no; there l have
been happy, but my selfishness-that's
what hurts me now. I wish had done
a bit more for other chaps in my time.
Only see now, when it Is too late, what
a useless lump I've been. But it's too
late to cry over split milk now. Only to
end this as soon as / can. Now, old
friend, just get your revolver. I'm long
ing for it. Oh, for Gods sake He
groaned and again dropped into swoon.
All, the miserable tension of my indie
cision! Though he had prayed me for it.
l could not bring myself to do the thing
he wanted. l reflected how, even il he
were found by friends within the next
few hours, which was more than improb-
able. it would not necessarily mean the
saving of his life, and meantime he would
have to drag on in this awful agony.
And even as l pondered his pain with
ing had given a sickening twist to the
limb. waited no more.
l kicked up the fire for a better light
I put the muzzle to his temple, steeled
my heart, and in moment his pains
were ended by the hand that would have
given itself to save him.
Happily no time was given me for re-
lection. for my horse. standing on the
donga bank, at this moment gave q snort
of alarm-not at the pistol shot; he was
too old campaigner to notice that-and
he stood silhouetted against the stars
staring into the darkness beyond the
fire. There was feeling rather than a
sound of movement ON the veldt beyond.
In few seconds l was beside him, and
while l loosed his knee halter and tight
ened his girths l could hear the rattle
as Of the wooden necklets and the gourd
| powder TASKS of armed men running. \
moment more and l was on his back
and flying for my life. The Matabele
had either followed closely on our tracks
or a new party had been attracted by our
| fire.-London Mail
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

when I was young in the profession 70
said dentist, Il was working in coun-
try place for a few weeks to help a
friend. One day farmer came ina big
muscular chap. As he sat in the chair he
asked:
"'Will It hurt?
Feeling In rather a jocular mood,
answered:
"'Well, if it doesn't, it shan't cost you
anything
"Then 1 fell to work. The tooth came
even harder than l expected. SO as the
man got up from the chair and pulled
himself together-he had not uttered q
sound asked:
"'Well. did it hurtF
"'Not a Bit answered the country
man, as he strobe out Of the Office, leav-
ing me minus fee and completely uan.
plussed: | have never tried to be funny
MRFaffH'ss'qa ally aRPss aala b nssaalt ss
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14
THE SMELL OF THE ONION.
Due to the Presence of Sulphur i
lst+5s fT,e verafohIe

Due to the Presence of SULPHUR In
5'hse T" the Vegetable. ''
1t is interesting to make inquiry into
the cause of this unfortunate quality of
the onion. 1t is simply due to the pres
ence in some quantity. Of another mineral
matter in the buib-sulphur. 1t is this
sulphur that gives the onion it's germ
killing property and makes the bulb so
very useful a medicinal agent at all times.
but especially in the spring. which used
to be-and still is in many places-the
season for taking brimstone and treace
in old fashioned houses before sulphur
tablets came into vogue.
Now, sulphur, when united to hydro
gen, one of the gases of water, forms
sulphureted hydrogen and then. becomes
a foul snellipgs well nigh fetid. com,
pound: Inc onion, bein SO juicy hasa
very large percentage of water in its tbs.
sues. and this, combining with the sui.
phur, forms the strongly scented and of,
fensive substance called sulphuret of al
lyle. which is found in all the. albums
This sulphuret 81 alFyle mingies more
especially with the volatile or aromatic
oil of the onion. 1t is identical with The
malodorant princip' found in asafetida
which is almost tn, ,mbol of all smells
tudL dIe nasty
The horse radish. so much liked with
roast beef for its keen and biting prop,
erty. and the ordinary mustard of our
tables both owe their strongly stimu-
lative properties to this same sulphuret
of allyle, which gives them heat and
acridity, but not an offensive smell, ow-
ing to the different arrangement Of the
atoms in their volatile oils.
This brings US to a most curious fact
in nature, that most strangely, yet most
certainly, constructs all vegetable vola-
tile oils in exactly the same way-com-
poses them all,s whether they are the
arornatic essences or cloves, soranges.
lemonas cinnamon, thyme. rose. Serbena,
turpentine. or, onion, of, exactlysthe same
proportiohs,g which are sSSA Of carbon to
11A of hydrogen, and obtains all the vast
seeming diversities that our nostTils de.
tect in their scent simply by different
arrangement of the atoms in each vege-
table oil. Oxygen alters some Of these
hydrocarbons, sulphur others. -Ghambers'
IapT9al Ii Z sa',s'S7 F''' "a ,.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

An old sea captain who had navigated
his ship many times round the world
persisted in maintaining that our globe
is not a globe at all. but a fat surface
No arguments, derisive or painstakingly
educational. could alter his opinion one
jot. Some ONE said to him once:
'But if the earth Is as you say, cap.
tain, there must be an edge to it. How
is it that no one has ever tumbled over
. the edgeT' f'r'..
why, Of course they have" he an
swered triumphantly. That's where the
ships 90 that are reported missing"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

An investigation extending over a pc.
riod of nearly three months was made by
the inspection department of a Boston
fire insurance company in order to deter
mine whether fire can be caused by rats
or mice and matches. The tests were
carried on in cage made of iron pipe.
covered with galvanized iron netting, in
which tin box partly filed with cotton
waste was placed for a nest. Rats and
mice, singly or several at time. were
confined, for longer or shorter periods.
within this cage, in which sulphur
matches. parlor matches and safety
matches were also placed. The creatures
were alternately fed. and allowed to go
hungry. During the experiments with
the mice apparently none of the matches
were gnawed, but two Of the safety
matches were carried by them into their
spest. On the other hand, the rats ig-
hited the sulphur matches by gnawing
them. which is indisputable evidence that
common sulphur matches can be ignited
by rats, - ~ ."...
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14
A Bright Servant,

Among the many stories told lately in
connection with the late Duke of Argyll
the following seems to have escaped repe
tition. A distinguished officer of the
army called on the duke at Inverary cas-
tie and was told by the servant that he
was not at home.
Where is he?" asked the officer.
p. Hes AVA, awa'," was Donald's hest
tating reply, "awa' washing himself"
The duke was at a seaside watering
place.-London Globe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

A negro epicure caught a fine large
possun. He skinned, dressed and hung
it before a blazing fire under spreading
tree. and while it was baking to delec-
table brown lay down on the ground and
went to sleep beside it. About the tins
the possum was done a slick little darby
happening that way stole the possum
and ate it up. Then he took the bones
and laid them down in front of his sleep
ing brother. creased his lips with possum
grease and smeared possum grease over
his fingers.
When the owner of the possum awoke,
he looked about dazed and surprised to
find his piece de resistance gone, but the
bones lay in front of him, he saw the
grease upon his fingers and tasted it upon
his lips.
SIS it pos'ble," he said, 81 dun eat dat
possum when sleep? l smell possum,
tas' possum. an dar is de bones. 1t sar-
tainly do look lik' mus hab eat him,
but l sw'ar dat dar possum dun had less
feet on my constitution dan emmy ole pos
sum l eber did eat fo'."-Exchange.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14
AN EFFECTIVE REBukE.
How General Lee Got an Exposed
Paint Properly Fortified,

The late Major General Harry Heth
was the only man in the Confederate
army whom General Lee called by his
first name. Lee addressed even his two
sons as General" Heth had been the
friend of his youth. and Lee loved and
trusted him profoundly. Yet his love
did not cause the commander in chief of
the Confederate army for moment to
forget his duty, as is shown by an Incl.
dent described In The Century.
One day before Petersburg Lee rode up
to Heth's tent and said, Harry, should
like to ride down your line"
Heth was much flattered at the pro-
posal, and as they rode side by side he
pointed out positions Of danger and van
tage. Suddenly they came upon a place
of much importance where for several
hundred yards there were no fortifica-
tons. Surprised. Lee turned to his friend
for an explanation. Heth said that he
had ordered defenses for this spot and
had supposed them finished.
"See that they are completed at once,
Harry" said Lee, and. turning his horse.
he rode back to headquarters.
After few days the general again ap-
peared at Heth's tent with the same pro-
posal, and the delighted officer sprang to
his horse. Arrived at the i'll fated spot.
to Heth's dismay, it was found still open.
Without word Lee turned toward his
tent. motioning Heth to follow. Dis
mounting, the commander in chief seat
ed himself, and the subordinate Stood
wondering what his punishment would
be. Lee spoke in his kindest tones.
Harry" he said, that horse your wife
rides worries me more than l can tell.
He kicks and fights the bit till l fear he
will either break her delicate wrists or
pull her arms out of their sockets. Now
the best way to take the edge off n nerv-
Gus horse is to give him plenty Of exer.
cise-regular exercise-morning and night,
until he quiets down. For the sake Of
your wife as well as yourself, / beg you
to make the experiment, and / know Of
no better place for you to ride the horse
while tanning him than just up and down
in front of that gap ordered you to have
closed until good breastwork has been
completed. Good evening, sir"
The rebuke was given kindly. even af-
fectionately; yet the recipient declared
that he never slept wink that night,
and for days afterward felt as if he had
been beaten with club.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14
The Eals and 1ptsllieeqcer:
BEL AIR, ND. SEPTEMBER IA 1900.
THE bEBUTANTE.

Thay put the relics OF hundred yeafS
Within her ears,
And on her silken gown some rare old lace
They deftly place.
They hang fortune on her throbbing breast,
An old baquest,
And on her feet are slippers worn before
In days Of yore.
About her arms the glistening bracelets show
OF long ago;
Beneath a coronet, so old and rare,
They bind her hair,
And under all this record Of past days
There softly plays
A girlish heart that truly yearns to be
Forever free,
And love is there and beams within her eyes
And fervent cries.
'tAh, heart! Our time will surely come at last
When this is past.
The world looks only at the gems you wear;
All, heart! Take carer'
-Montrose J. Moses in Life.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

Wagon Hill, at Ladysmith, takes its
name from the peculiar formation of a
alump of trees ON the top, which SO close
ly resembles a wagon Mt little distance
as to deceive anybody but an expert.
The hill extends for about a mile in
ength and is about 500 feet high.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

Property Man-Now that you intend
putting on "a Tropic Night" what are
we going to do with all those hanging
'ciclss used in our "Poiar Bear?"
Ianager-Have them painted green
and let them go on as grapevines.-Ex.
change
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14

The rotunda of the capitol at Washing
ton is 90 feet in diameter and $50 feet
high. 1t Is circular hall in the center
of the building and contains eight large
historical paintings, The great dome
aoverarches il. Esd.