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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

his hat at one end of the roll and his
boots at the other he crawled away
a short distance and laid down under
tree to watch for further develop
ments. lie did not wait long before
he saw a man cautiously approach
the pile of blankets. The drunken as-
sassin was deceived by the hat and
boots. He thought that his victim
was Mt his mercy, and he drew big
knife from his belt and drove 1t into
the roll of blankets with all his
strength. The next instant Hawk
sprang into the air with wild yell
and fell dead across the blankets, with
n bullet in his heart. Dillon had
killed him.
The old Texan never afterward was
the same man. He continued to att
tend to his business and make money,
but IL was easy TO see that there was
cloud on his mind. lie never sns-
pectcd his friend, Black Wolf, or any
OF the Indians of the village of having
aided or abetted the assassin. He be-
came attached devotedly TO the Indian
girl who had saved his life, and he
finally got the chiefs consent to let
him educate her and make her his
heir. She was to be given TO him
when she became IL yea old, but he
died short time ago, and now the
girls future and fortune are in the
hands OF important persons. John
Rodgers, of Preside, who was in the
millionaire's employ for .early quar-
ter Of century, is the executor OF
the will, and he says that the Indian
girl will inherit fortune of 81, ,000, 600
in cash that is with a safe deposit
company in New Yor {, and, besides
this, when she is of legal age, or when
she marries, she will come into pos
session of fine ranch in the Rio
Grande that Is well stoc'ted with cat
tie. and one Of the prettiest hacien-
dos In old Mexico.-cincinnat Com
uerciat Tr;htsna
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

Faded silks can be restored by being
sponged with weak ammonia water and
afterwards rubbed with soft cloth.
Old black silks are improved by a
sponge bath Of spirit and water. and
cloth dresses by being brushed with
blue water. Aftersthe gown has been
beaten and busted thoroughly, dip the
bristles of a clothesbrnsh into blue
water and brush the dress quickly. To
remove grease spots from a skirt Of
wooden or other material use benzine.
Unpack the hem or band OF the skirt
and lay piece OF flannel or blotting
paper beneath the soil; above 1t put
a second piece of blotting paper. and
on this rest hot iron until the stain
is remoyed.-St. Louis Republic.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
DAINTY SUMMER DISH.
Full Directions for Preparing To-
mnto salad Pnrisiepne, New
Hot weather DeIicacy.

Scald six round ripe tomatoes Of
equal size. and remove the skin. Cut
from the stem side round piece two
inches In diameter, scoop out the
seeds, dust the shells with n pinch OF
salt fill with cracked ice and leave on
ice for three hours.
For the filing. boil n live lobster.
Weighing about two pounds, for hf-
teen minutes In court bouillon made
with four quarts of water, one gill Of
vinegar, enc sliced onion, four sprigs
OF parsley, two cloves and one bay
leaf. This must boil ten minutes be.
fore the lobster Is put in. Allow an
extra five minutes II the lobster
weighs over three pounds. When
cooked split the shell, remove the
meat, cutting the latter In pieces
quarter-inch thick. slim thin enough
sour pickles to make two tablespoon
fuls. Cut In small pieces the. bottom
of two artichokes which have previ-
ously beer cooked for 10 minutes in
plenty of salted boiling water and
cooled. Have at hand also one quart
cooked string beans. Cut in small
pieces enough for four tablespoonfuls.
reserving the balance with which TO
garnish. Put the four articles In
bowl and season with half-teaspoon-
full salt, two pinches pepper, one
tablespoonful vinegar, two Of olive
oil. Mix gently, put on ice for an
hour, then turn the salad into Q
strainer TO drain, and put on ice for
thirty minutes before returning to a
cold bowl. Make with the yolk OF an
egg and two gills of olive oil good
stiff mayonnaise. Put aside two table,
spoonfuls for the top of tomatoes,
and mix the rest with the salad.
Empty the tomatoes, drain, fill with
the force meat, add the reserved may
onnaise and put on each shrimp or
lobster claw. Serve with the string
beans dressed with a French dressing
around them. Cold chicken or han
may be used instead of the lobster.--
Harper's Bazaar.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
THE AMERICAN FLAG.
II Represents Not Only the Nmfion,
Hut Has the Consultation and
Civil Liberty.

When Henry Ward Beecher presented
an American flag TO battalion of the
Fourteenth Brooklyn regiment of vol
unteers, in 1861, he said:
ut Is not a painted rag. II is a
whole national history. 1t is the con.
stitution. 1t is the government. II
is the free people who stand in the
government for the constitution. For.
get n OF what IL means: and for the sake
of its ideas, rather than its mere en-
blazonry, be true to your country's
aag."
Ii is because the flag is all this that
il occupies so conspicuous and honor
able place in military life.
The origin of the flag is really In
doubt. The story of Mrs. Betsy Ross
and Gen. Washington may well stand
until history reveals better one. On
the 14th of June, 1777, the American
congress adopted a resolution estab-
fishing flag of 10 stripes and 10 stars
in field of blue. While the stripes had
been used before, there Is no satisfac-
tory evidence that the union of stars
had been in public use before this reso.
luton of congress. This resolution
was not officially promulgated until
September, 1777; but it Is doubtless
true that the stars and stripes were
carried In the battle of Brandywine,
September II, f777, and they were ever
afterwards borne in the battles of the
revolution. The first time the Ameri-
can flag received a foreign salute was
in French port, February IA, 177s,
when the flag of the Ranger, ship
commanded by John Paul Jones, was
paid that honor.
The flag remained without change
until 1894, when congress ordered 1t
to have IS stripes and Is stars,-ver-
mont and Kentucky having then been
admitted into the union. On April 4,
1918. congress went back 10 the origin.
al 10 stripes, and provided that, upon
the admission into the union of new
state, an additional star should be
placed in the field on the Fourth Of July
next succeeding such admission. I
think II was when Idaho was about 10
be admitted that had the honor to
call the attention of the congressional
delegate and others interested for that
Territory to this provision Of the law;
and the necessary forms of admission
were hurried forward In order that
Idaho might be represented on the flag
of that year--July 4, 1s90-together
with the other new states which had
been admitted some months previous
ly, under the administration of Pres
ident Harrison. The flag now contains
IS stars. and has done so since the 4th
of July, 1896, the last state admitted be.
ing the state of Utah.-The Wellspring.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
HORSES IN BATTLE.
An Incident mt Ladysmith Proved
That They Are Absolutely Call
Gus Under Gun Fire.

One of the most curious sights TO be
seen in cavalry charge is the various
rideriess horses galloping in the line in
perfect order. At the charge of Bala-
claya the front rank of one regiment
was composed to great extent of
riderless animals, their masters hav-
ing dropped one by one. 1t would seem
that in the excitement of the moment
the horses lose all conception of what
is happening around them, and prob
ably fail TO notice the fall of their rid
ers. The return of riderless horses to
camp is an almost certain sign of de-
feat. When a cavalry charge is success
full the horses will, as | have said, all
keep up together, even though they
have lost their riders; but when force
is routed the first news of i'll omen TO
those in the rear will be the return of
the horseswith empty saddles and stir
rups dangling free. No more sorry
sight can be imagined. To illustrate
the callous feeling these animals have
under fire. case which happened at
Ladysmith during the siege may be
cited. A farrier sergeant was engaged
in shoeing an officers horse in the open
ground behind the stables of hotel,
and had already put one or two nails
into the shoe when shell came
screaming through the air The next
moment the missile burst five or six
yards away from where the sergeant
and the horse were standing, and the
splinters few around both, but failed
to touch either. When the smoke had
cleared the horse was to be seen with
Its foot still In the mans apron. quite
aldisturbed by the incident~-Peer
sons Magazine
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

I'M THE early part of the elev-
i'm enth century lived Pierre
Abelard, famous for his
learning, for his writings and for his
teachings. Students came from all
parts of Europe to attend his lec-
lures. The world-renowned Bernard,
of Clairvaux, was one of his pupils.
Noted scholar as he was, his name
and writings would. in the roll of
ages, have been sunk in oblivion but
for his love of Heloise and for his
misfortunes-theirs, the saddest love
story ever told.
Abelard was the eldest born of a
noble Breton family-had a fine pres
ence and distinguished manners.
Heloise, a motherless girl. was also
of nobledescent-the niece of Fulbert,
canon, who lived within the pre-
cincts of Notre Dame. Few girls
were fairer, and none SO learned or
so ambitious to learn as she. The
fame of the great scholar, more than
twice her age, reused her curiosity
to behold him and her shy looks be-
spoke her reverence.
Abelard had renounced his rights
of primogeniture and ceded his es-
tates to his brothers. that no cares
might interfere with his philosoph-
ical studies. Hitherto. philosophy,
rhetoric and theology had sufficed
him. He occupied the theological
chair of Notre Dame and had already
been nominated a canon. The realm
of love he never thought to enter.
Fate willed that his eyes should fall
upon the fair Heloise. who inspired
him with such violent passion that
be forgot his duty, his studies, his
lectures and his fame. lie ingratiated
himself with Fulbert and became an
inmate of his house. on the plea Of
directing the studies of Heloise. The
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
WIT AND WISDOM.

A mans estimate of others is usually
an audit on himself.--Ram's Horn.
'He has written a great many sue.
cessful novels. believe" "Yes, so
many that 1t is said he can now afford
to write good novel should he choose" T"
Detroit Journal.
"There are so many barks on the
sea-" remarked the girl who was lean.
ing over the rail. perhaps they come
from the ocean greyhounds," ventured
her tall companion.-Phiiadelphia Rec.
ord.
Georgy ION the warpath)-"say,
Eddy, did Harry hit your" Eddy-"No,
Georgy-"Did Jimmy hit your Eddy
"Nope." Georgy-"well, II nobody
hasn't hit you | will. I've got TO lick
some one."-N. o. Times-Democrat
Tommy-"Hallo, Jimmy. what KEEP
you?" Jimmy-"Me and the old man
had an argument. he wanted me 10
haul some coal into che backyard"
Tomr~y~-"How did 1t end?. Jimmy
In a draw; l drawed it."-Stray
Stories.
Directness Needed.--"See here, Sol
GER said the city editor. you've
slighted the dramatic features of this
story" Why" said the young re-
porter, "f've written all about IT," ~
know you have. Suppose you try again,
and write at t."-Philadelphia Press.
my brother has lost all his money
and we are going otter to comfort him,
said man on tbs street cars the other
morning. He was accompanied by his
wife and folr children and they were
going TO eat two meals each off the
brother who had lost his money and
L.. A IL. IL.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
DOLL BERTHA TAKES A NAP.

Come. Bertha. I've swung your hammock
Right under the lilae-tree.
And I'm going to swing YOU TO sleep there
For It's shady as shady can be.
There's a dear little nest up above YOU
Where the hummlng-birds come and go
And you can look up and watch them
AS you swing. dear. TO and fro.
Not all dolls own such a hammock
| hope you appreciate this
And YOU look as you lie there. darling,
As If hammock-s swinging were bliss.
Do you see the pretty cloud-shadows
As over the lawn they ereep7.
And the roses-why. Bertha, my darling,
Sh, sh!-she Is fast asleepl
Emma c. Dowd. in Youths Companion
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

lovers lived for months In loves para
dise-he taught her nothing but les
sons in love, wherein she proved an
apt scholar.
Abelard celebrated his passion in
verse; without regard for the fair
fame of Heloise, he circulated them in
Paris. Abelard's character and the
disparity of years between the two
had blinded the eyes Of Fulbert. The
verses so openly, so ostenfatiously
sung. cleared his vision. Stern in his
morals, angry, chagrined at the de-
ceit that had been practiced upon
him, he separated the lovers. Alasl
it was too late. Abelard fled with
Heloise to Bretagne, where a boy was
born, who soon died
To appease the furious Fulbert,
Abelard proposed marriage, on condi-
tion that it should be kept secret, lest
1t might mar his advancement in the
church. From false dekcacy, born of
her exceeding love, Heloise refused
marriage, either public or private.
She appealed to her lover not to sac
her, declaring she would not deprive
the world of so great man by bur-
dening him with domestic cares. The
threats of Fulbert, added to the adj
vice of Abelard. induced her. with
many misgivings, to consent.
The better to keep the secret, Hello
ise returned to her uncle's house,
Abelard to his former lodgings and
continued his lectures. As Heloise's
good name was dearer to Fulbert
than Ahelard's success in the church,
he made no secret of the marriage.
Heloise, true to her singular purpose,
saluing her lovers fame more than
her own good name, denied her mar
riage with an OATH AS Fulbert in
his anger ill-treated her, Abelard car
ried her away a second time and
placed her in the convent of Argen-
teuil.
Fulbert believed this to be ruse of
Abelard TO rid himself of her by forcing
her to become nun. Intent only on
revenge, he procured assistance. broke
into the room of Abelard at night.
seized the defenseless man and in
fiicted upon him the most brutal. the
most ignominious mutilation.
In shame and misery. the brilliant
teacher became an humble monk in
the abbey OF Saint Denis. Heioise.
not Jet 20, ohedicns to the call Of
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
prescribing a Remedy.

The young aspirant for literary
honors took bis first story TO his un-
Gle. the old doctor, and asked his opin-
ion of II.
Doesn't II show some originality,
uncle?' he said.
'Y-yes," replied the doctor, reluc-
family. "There is some originality
about IL, but / don't like its moral
tone. The sewers of your fancy.
young man, need flushing. Chicago
Tribune,
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

preserved and have been translated
into every language of Europe. Those
of Heloise are full of pathos, full of
heart yearnings for expressions of
love, which Abelard never gave. If a
tourist take a guide through Pere
Lachaise, he is led first to the tomb
of Abelard and Heloise.
The love and misfortunes of the
distinguished pair have been handed
down in the autobiography of Al
fieri. LYDIA l.. GORDON.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
CLEVER ARRANGEMENT.
How . Country Mason Corstrsefsk
as Effective Fireplace at
Merely Nominal Expense.

This simple and inexpensive but sf-
fectiye fireplace Was built by . coun-
try mason out of common brick, those
making the arch being knocked ont TO
a point before placing them in position.
The projections on either side serve
as seats when the fireplace Is used by
placing cushions upon them, or they
hold tall jars of flowers in the summer.
The upper part of the chimney, which
shows in the room of the ceiling. 10 csn-
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

ical In form, with three-sided projee-
tlon just back of broad wooden man.
tel, which extends around IL. The
bricks were first painted an artistic
sage green with common paint, and
afterward finished with the same color
in enamel, while the wooden mantel
was stained the same shade of green
N. Y. Tribune.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
wanaen Prnte.f.

"Ah," quoth an Edinburgh gentle
man to a manufacturer of artificial
limbs, as he was being shown over the
latter's busy factory the other day,
these pieces of timber'--pointing
to lot of wooden legs'-"are but SO
many eloquent protests against the
horrors Of war;
Exactly" answered the manufac-
turer - stump speeches!" - Londo7
Answers
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
The Moth and the Flame.

Moths fly against a candle fame be-
cause their eyes can bear only small
amount of light. When, therefore,
they come within the light of the
candle their sight is oyerpowered and
their vision confused, and as they can.
not distinguish objects they pursue
the light itself and fly against the
flame
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
The Are-InsplrIne FInnkex.

When Queen Victoria was at Bal
moral. some time ago. she visited an
aged cottager. and. on leaving her.
said: you win now no longer be
afraid Of me. and l shall expect you
to pay me visit" "Ah, rna'am," she
replied. tits not yerself I'm fright
ened at; It's them grand servants
Little Chronicle.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
wa. Broughf up An over.

Little Mays parents had changed
their place of residence frequently, and
one day when some older persons were
telling where they were born and
brought up she said. with sigh: y
was just born everywhere I'D brought
up all oyef."
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29

How TO Eradicate stains

Grass stains should be rubbed well
with molasses, then washed. Mildew:
Cut common soap fine and cook 10 paste
with water; spread paste on spots and
sprinkle with fine powdered potash;
spread on grass in sun one day.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
now TO Keep TIN. might.

When tins are hard to wash, whs
food has burned on, like baked fish
oatmeal, put the dish on the stove, fill
with cold water and half-teaspoon1
of baking powder, and let il boil. a
your dish will wash readily and /
odor Of fish viii be gone.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
wa.hinw Mu.Iins and Gaces.

Muslins, lace and embroidery should
be washed in soap suds rinsed well,
starched Immediately and then pulled
into shape. Embroideries should be
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1900-09-29
rhat Good Teacher Experienee.

Miss Peclks--Johnny, dear. do you
think am the best teacher you ever
had?
Johnny--No. ma'am. Experience 10
the best teacher.-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06
UPTOWN TELEGRAPH OFFICES.
Both Sides Show Disposition to Adjust Their
Differences.

Two petitions for uptown telegraph
Offices were yesterday before the Cor
poration Commission. One of them
from Lincolnton and one from Rock
ingham.
Action was taken on neither of
them for the reason that a disposi-
ton was shown on all sides to adj
just the trouble without an order
from the Commission.
In case of the LincolntQn petition
the following agreement was drawn
and signed by Mr.. Stith and Mr..
Strong, representing the Western
Union Company, and by MIR. ID. w.
Robinson, attorney for the petition
erS:
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany receive from responsible parties
Geographic messages by telephone,
at the town of Lincolnton, from with
in the corporate limits thereof, and
to provide messenger service to send
for such messages in case the same
be desired to be sent to said office
otherwise than by telephone-to a
reasonable extent.
"This cause is retained till the next
regular meeting of this board, Octo-
Der Sd. 1900, in order to see that this
order is carried into effect, and if so
carried into effect it will be dis
missed"
In case of the Rockingham petition
no representative of the petitioners
was present. and Mr.. Stith went
down to Rockingham to try to adjust
the trouble there also.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06
NEWS ABOUT STAMPS.

An innovation in the postal service
which is sure to be of great convenience
is a plan lately adopted of furnishing
stamps in little books. with wax sheets
between them. The government is to
charge one cent additional to the amount
of stamps contained therein, and it is
now estimated that the profit ON these
books will amount to 100000 per annum.
1t is also estimated that the sum paid
for the Private Revenue Stamps placed
over the top of the bottles containing
Hostetters Stomach Bitters very nearly
equals this. The bitters is reliable
remedy for constipation, indigestion, dys-
pepsia, billiousness, liver and kidney
troubles. 1t may be depended upon to
cure stomach disorders. having done so
for the past fifty years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06
OFF THE TRACK.

This means disaster and death when
applied to fast express train. 1t is
equally serious when it refers to people
whose blood is disordered and who conse-
quently have pimples and sores, bad
stomachs, deranged kidneys, weak nerves
and that tired feeling. Hoods Sarsaparilla
puts the wheels back on the track by
making pure, rich blood and curing these
troubles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

WANTED-A LADY OF SEVERAL
years experience desires a position as
teacher in family or school. Teaches
Latin, French, English, vocal and Piano
Music, the latter d specially. Testi-
monials furnished and references eX-
changed. Would Like to begin work not
later than Oct 1st. Address Miss a.
Box Z, Wilson. N. c.
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One Cent a Word,

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS AN INSERTION
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. EPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

WANTED-JOB PRINTER WANTS POSI-
ton Can furnish references. Address,
e. r. Carrall, Fayetteville, n. C.
CIT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

LOST-ON THE TRAIN BETWEEN
Henderson and Raleigh on Tuesday af-
ternoOn pocket book containing a check
payable to Miss Eva Pope on Scotland
Neck Bank. trunk check and some
money. Finder will please return to
Miss Pope, Baptist University, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

$25 TO $50 DAILY EASILY MADE BY
our live agents, men or women, selling
our latest novelty, Campaign Water
proof Neckties. Goods entirely new and
patented. Agents delighted. Sales I'M
limited. What others do. you can do.
Time is short. Write today and secure
exclusive territory. Guaranteed best
seller. Address, with stamp, M. C M.
Manfg. Co., Dept. c., Springfield, Mass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

YOUNG GIRL STUDENTS WANTED
Having employed a teacher for my own
children, can take a limited number of
young girl students between the ages
of and II years. The school Gall girls)
will be small and the instruction thor
ough. Term starts September 10th.
Tuition, board and laundry very rea-
sonable. Mrs. H. A. McCullers. Clay
ton, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

HUsTLING YOUNG MAN CAN MAKE
$50 per month and expenses; permanent
position; experience unnecessary.
= Write quick for particulars. Clark &
Co, 4th and Locust Streets, Philadel
phia Pa. 9-2-6 mo
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

LOST OR STRAYED-ONE MICH COW,
no horns, color red brindle, about s
years old. Finder will be literally re-
warded for any information or return
of said COW to my stables. Robt. E.
Parham.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-06

A YOUNG LADY DESIRES A POSITION
as companion to lady, or governess to
small children. Address, Miss b, box
1879, Newton, N. c.