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ELITE DIRECTORY or BEGGARS.
marty Organization Society Sends ONT q
List OF Professionals.

List OF Professionals.
The Charity Organization Society has
sent TO it's members list Of the profoa-
slonal beggars Of the country and their
peculiar characteristics. There are about
one hundred and fifty OF these rnendicants
Who have national reputation and almost
every State is represented. Here are the
ttles OF few of the leaders OF the craft
Frisco Sticks, Diamond Dick, Sa-
S@annah Peg, The Human Hog. Oregon
sum, Reading Dutch, Whist Billy.
Agent Forbes, chief Of the "beggar squad"
|eci the society, also describes some OF the
loints' where the beggars make their
|hesdauaxters.
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8.Altn,a1A6u.

IMPORTANT SALE on Monday and Tuesday.
August 18th and 18Th.
REAL POINT ARABE LACE CURTAINS
800 PAIRS FRENcH MAKEl
Regularly $aas0 to $500 $3.50 1875
ALSO A NUMBER OF tIlGti-GRADE CURTAINS.
BED SETS AND STORES BONNIE FEMME
Tin small quantities of a design,
AT REDUCED PRICES
Third Floor9
AUSTRIAN and CALIFORNIA BLANKETS
IN FULL ASSIGNMENTS FOR FALL
AND WINTER.
Fancy Blankets suitable for Bath Robes. Bed Cover
ing etc. Silk, Satin and Sateen Comfortables,
Down O Wool filed, in a variety of de-
signs and color combinations. Comfort
abes made to order in all sizes
California Blankets at the following special prices
Single Bed sze Per pair $3.50 6 4.25
Double Bed size, 4.65 6 5.25
Extra large Bed sze 6.25 6 7.25
elshtssuO Street. raeseentb Street. Sixth HpsMus new York.
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the 81 Paul were:

Mrs, X cheatham- Thompson. the enter
taiucr. William Winter Jefferson and Frank
Jefferson, sons Of Joseph Jefferson Christie
Macdonald. the actress. wlf" OF William Vim
ter Jefferson, Wilton Hcrot. Mrs MOllie A.
Spooncr of the Spo0ner Stock Company. and
Edna MAY md Cecil Spooner. Stanislaus
STANCE playwrRht Augustus Phillips, Mrs
Spooner's leading man. Capt, j. f.. Barr
Billy :, Clifford, j. Myron leavitt, A, b. Patton
and !. " SCattr rgoOd.
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dressing and combng at the hands Of Park
Department employees Many dead
branches are being clipped off, removing
a tangle of dried-up foliage. This prln-
ing process Ia made now in view of early
fall storms. The foreman in charge OF
the work said yesterday that no bugs,
beetles or insects of any kind have troubled
the elms this year, They are perfectly
yellow leaves, but when they. get their
second sap, as we say, they will come out
green again This is the first season for
many years that we have not been fighting
bugs OF some kind
When man Of decent appearance carry
ing capacious travelling bag appears at a
hotel and pays in advance for room over
night tho hotel clerk is naturally disarmed
n the man persists In carrying the travelling
bag to his room himself tho fact may be
noticed by the bell boy, who probably will
attribute IL to the ecoentricities OF country
-rube."
A person Of precisely this type has been
doing" hotels in New York for several
weeks back in a way much more expensive
10 the hotels than would be the mere fitting
away without paying his bill. A number
Of the leading hotels Of the city have suffered
from him and there 10 consuming desire
to lay hands on him
The reason he does not want porters or
bell boys to carry his grip is that IL ts empty
and he does not wish TO have Its lightness
noticed. When he goes away In the morn
ing the grip 10 heavy. because no has got
in it all the blankets, sheets and pillow
cases there are on the bed, including the
fine white spread, He leaves nothing
but the mattress and the bare pillows.
In flrst -class hotels, where all these articles
are of fine quality. the equipment OF a bed
make good profit over bhe price Of his
room even after he has sold them at cut
rates.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
RCSEMONT CEMETERY.
To whom it may concern /:

10 whom 1t may concern
Several notices have been sent re-
questing payment of bills for burial
lot or for other expenses, due the
Rosemont Cemetery Company, to
which little or no attention has been
paid.
If the several amounts due are
not paid by or before the goth of
August now next, they will be put
in process of collection. The Mana
gers hope there will not be any
necessity for such action; but that
all persons having relatives or
friends buried in said grounds, will
sufficiently respect them, to pay tor
the place of their rest.
By order of the Managers.
JOHN G. FREEZE,
st. President,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Under a new law approved by
Gov. Pennypacker, it is the duty OF
the county superintendent of schools
10 call together the school directors
of the county annually for the con-
sideration and discussion OF ques-
tons pretaining to school admins
tration. These annual meetings
shall not be held during the week
of the county teachers institute.
Provision is made for payment of
mileage and expenses to school
directors out of the funds OF the
school district. The county is also
made liable for sum not in excess
of one hundred dollars to defray
the expenses of these meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
PURELY PERSONAL

Elwell Funk, has arrived home from
Lehigh University.
c. A. Kitchen and family spent Tuesday
in Muncy with elatiyes.
Elmer Wilur has returned home fiom
Dickinson College, Carlisle.
Harry Fowler. Of Nilliamsport, was in
town over Monday and Tuesday.
Wolf Driefus and family of Milton were
guests of Mrs David Luwenbtrg on Sun day.
Miss Eva May, Of Va,sm College, pou.
keepsle, N. Y is the guest OF DIR. and Mrs.
A. X. Aldinger on Normal Hill.
William Tilley, Of Buckhorn, was in town
on Tuesday, on business in connection with
the estate Of Ann lvcy, deceased
Clinton K. Dewitt, one Of our Saltwater
subscribers, called on us while in town at
tending the Democrdtic Convention on
Tuesday.
Mr, and Mrs. A. D. Herring Of Orangeville
departed for an extended trip to Chicago
last Friday. They will also visit other west.
ern cities.
Prof. Crossley, of the Normal will g 10
Bethlehem on Saturday to witness the base
ballgame between Lehigh University and La
fayettc, his Alma Mater
l. NJ Creveling of Flshingcrcek towns hir
and G.. NJ. Gibbons of Benton, attended the
| Grand Army Enclmpmsnt at Allentown last
week. They returned home Thursday even
ing.
Rev. and Mrs. J. d. Smith have returned
from the south, where they spent the winter
and are visiting in Bloomsbury. Mr.. smith
is much improved in health. They will re
main here for n week or more.
Miss Daisy Kelchner of Forks and Mrs
II. o. Kel, hner of Or"ugeville were in towr
today, and made a business call at thi'
Office. They were just in lime TO see to
days issue Of THE COLUMBIAN going through
the press.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The festival at Orangeville, Sat
urday evening attracted tremen-
dous crowd. People fairly swarm
ed in Academy Grove. They were
present from all over the surround
ing country, for radius of fifteen
miles. One gentleman, pretty we'll
on in years, who has lived in the
little village all his life, while ell
bowling his way through the crowd,
was heard to exclaim, this beats
all ever saw for a festival" and
he probably told the truth. The
Bloomsbury Band went up OH a
special train and returned about
twelve o'clock. The new leader,
J. c. Calhoun, directed the band
for the first time, and there was a
marked improvement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
THE COLUMBIAN.
Columbia g. MontOur Il. by.
TIME TABLE HI EFFECT JUNE
I,I9o., and until further notice

Cars leave Bloom for Espy, Almedin, Lime
Ridge, Berwick and intermediate points as
follows:
A. NJ. 500, $40, 6;ao, 100, 7:4o, $40,
o:oo, o;4o, 1920, II:oo, iI:4o.
?. NJ. 1920, 100, I:4o, 2.2o, 500, $40,
4:2o, 500, $40, 6;2o, 700, 7:4o, S;2o, ,9;oo'
Io:zo and II:oo Saturday nights only.)
Leaving depart from Berwick one hour
from time as given above, commencing al
500 a. m.
Leave Bloom for Catawissa A. M. 6:2o
700, 7:4o, $40, goo, 9:4o, io:oo II4o.
p. NJ. 1920, 100 I:4o, 2:2o, 800, $40
4:2o, 500, $40, 6;2o, 700, 7.4o, 500 goo
e:4o, 1920 and (II:oo Saturday nights only
Cars returning depart from Catawissa II
minutes from time as given above.
ID. G.. HACKETT.
Superintendent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The protracted drouth was brok-
en- Saturday night when a glorious
rain descended upon the earth. The
precipitation began about eleven
O'Clock Saturday night and con-
tinued intermittently till morning.
There were also gentle showers on
Sunday. AS a result of the rain,
the smoky mist which for days
hung over the country has been
cleared away, and nature has been
given a wonderful impetus. Vege-
tation has been benefited beyond
measure, and the farmers inform
us that the moisture has reached a
sufficient depth to aid the crops,
for all of which we have reason to
rejoice and be thankful.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The intelligence exhibited by the
trained animals at Robinsou's cir
Gus was wonderful. Elephants.
horses, dogs, seals, sheep, and pigs,
all gave evidence Of the mastery
that human beings have over the
brute creation. While all these
dumb beasts obey the voice or the
motion of their masters, it is strange
how many men there are who can t
be taught, and who will not obey.
These animals seem to have more
brain and soul than some Of the
human species.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
No cracked collars at the Gem
Steam Laundry. Try us.

The cost of base balls for a
seasons playing at the Normal is
not by any means small item.
Last season" said Prof. Albert
yesterday. II paid out $4,000 for
balls, and it will be as much, if not
more this season." Continuing he
said, We are in the hole so far
this season. We lost $I2 on the
game with Selinsgrove and we will
be behind to-day. We hope, how
ever, with favorable weather to get
even on Saturday, when Bucknell
will be here"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

A man had his purse stolen the
other day, and it contained a good
deal of money. One day, to his
great surprise, he had letter from
the thief, inclosing a small sum.
The letter ran as follows: "Sir--
l stole your MUMMY. Remawse is
noring at my corshense, so / send
sum of it back. Wen it nors agen,
I will send sum nav"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

You had to pay we'll for comfort
at the circus on Tuesday. Palm
leaf fans, ones that you had to hold
together to use were sold for ten
cents, lemonade, one lemon to a
gallon, for ten cents a glass, pea
nuts, twenty-one in bag, for five
cents; fifty cents for a reserved
seat and ten cents extra for a cush-
ion. In one instance, gentleman
gave an usher two dollar bill tell
ing him to take the price of cush-
ion out of it. The usher saying he
would get it changed, disappeared
in the crowd and never came back.
These are only few of the imposi-
tions practiced.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
THANKS.

I hereby tender to the many
Democrats who voted for me at the
primary election, my warmest
thanks for their generous and loyal
support. l will endeavor to con-
duct the sheriff's Office during my
term in such manner that the
people will have no cause to regret
having nominated ME.
w. w. BLACK,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The news that f. G.. Yorks has
purchased the old Presbyterian
Church property on Market street
is a source of much qualification to
all residents in that section. This
property has been an eyesore ever
since its abandonment as a church.
It's sidewalks have been un-
shovelled in winter and the weeds
and lawn have been untouched in
summer except when some neigh
Dor has had the rank growth cut in
self protection. A handsome resi-
dence there will be vast improve
ment to the street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Teachers should not overlook in
arranging their summer program
the session of the State Educational
Association at Wilkes-B Barre OH
June so, July and 2. First-rate
men have been selected for the
general program, and the. depart
ment conferences will be useful for
special work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

A lawn festival will be held at the
house Of Mrs. Krum No. $50 East
street, just beyond Fifth street, on
Friday evening, June II, under the
auspices of the Aid Society of the
u Ev. Church for the benefit of
the church. All are invited to be
present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The Bloomsbury ball team, with
Boyd Shaffer as manager will take
ten days tour in July playing at
Pottsville, Mt. Carmel. Shamokin,
Lansford, Tamaqua, Eagles Mere
and Nanticoke.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

J.B. zimmerman Esq, of Forks,
was in town on Tuesday. He is an
expert fisherman and has big re-
cord for trout. He says his largest
catch for this season was a trout
I6H inches long.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The wedding of Miss Alice Smith
and Raymond G. Pensyl, is an
nounced to take place next Thurs
day morning at the home of the
groom's parents on West street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

The remains Of a four year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Everett
of Freeland were inferred in Rose
mont Cemeterp on Friday. The
funeral service took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. F.
Carpenter on Fifth street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

There will be a public dance at
Shawnee Park Saturday evening.
The Catawissa Band will furnish
the music. Motor cars will leave
Market Square every half hour, and
there will be ample accommodations
for all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Children's Day exercises will be
held in the United Evangelical
church on Fourth street, next Sun
day, June I4th at 10 O'Clock a. m,
to which all are cordially invited.
]. SHAMBACH, Pastor.
1. J. HARNER, Supt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Miss Helen Meyer, of Market
street, will entertain about fifty
guests at her home this evening in
Honor of her cousin, Miss Irene
Meyer, Of Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Bass fishermen are making ready
their tackle for some fishing when
the season opens on Monday. 1t is
said that same fine fishes have been
seen up about Forks and Orange
vile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Maude, second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles w. Savitts, aged
sixteen years and nine days, died
of diabetes. at the home of her
parents on East First Street, We'd
nesday morning. The funeral will
take place Saturday afternoon at
two o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Henry T. John, prominent Mt.
Carmel resident and father of Our
townsman Harry John, died at his
home in that town yesterday morn
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Manuscript covers for typewriter
and legal papers, in five colors,
with name printed on, are for sale
at the COLUMBIAN office. At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Miss Gertrude Browns Sunday
School class will serve ice cream
and cake OH T.. H. Reice's lawn
East Third Street, Thursday even
ing June II. Proceeds for Luth-
eran organ fund.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Base balls. Lase ball gloves and
mits and all ball paraphernalia at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
BUILDING LOTS

At Public Auction, on easy terms.
The undersigned will offer few
building lots situate in their new
addition in Bloomsbury, at public
sale Oh Saturday, May 20, at 1880
P. m. sharp Terms SIS. 90 down,
balance in monthly payments of
$500.
b. l.. IMPROVEMENT Co.,
B. F. SHARPLEss, Pres.
st N, U. FUNK, Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

There is a good deal OF false
alarm about some peoples efforts
to set the world on fire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

w. S. Rishton returned yester-
day from Williamsport where he
was a Juror at United States Court.
He served on the only case called.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

President William Kashner has
called special meetsng of the Res
cue Fire Company for tomorrow,
Friday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Give us a call and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Stear
Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Jsyou want wall paper or win
dow curtains go to Mercer's Drug
and Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

w. S. Capwell photographed the
Senior class of the High School,
at his gallery yesterday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Tires, nnertubes, cements, bells,
pedals, toe clips, grips, pumps, sad
dies, &c. at Mercer''s Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Isaiah Giger has succeeded Geo.
La Tourette as head miller at the
White Milling Cos plant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Williamsport at the last moment
cancelled Mondays game with Nor
NAL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Wall paper from SC. per bolt to
4oc. per bolt at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Blank books and all stationery at
Mercer's Drug and Pook Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Box papers from Ioc. to soc. at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

We have a nice line of wall paper
and as cheap as the cheapest, at
MERGERS Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

There are some spots along
Market street that would be great
ly improved by the use of lawn
mower.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Second hand bicycles, some good
bargains at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
HENRY W. CHAMPLlN, M. D.,
CULIS II,
Ent Building, BIoomsb.rg. Ps

1t has come to me that my work In hitting
glasses has been commended by specialists in
Wilkesbarre, Scrant on and Philadelphia ask
for share or your patronage Twenty-Five
years experience. 4-23ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

For SALE. A fresh COW for sale
by T. c. Kocher, Fowlersville, Pa.
at.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Bicycles. New ones for S25.o
and they are worth looking at, at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Normal defeated Watsontown
yesterday by the score of 8 to ?.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

Seven years in business is our
reference. Gem Steam Laundry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11

All bicycle sundries at Mercer's S
Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-06-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Legal advertisements on page 7.
Welsh Bros. show will exhibit III
Bloomsbury on July 9TH.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
THIS AND THAT.

But one-hfth the population and
o%ne-eleyenth the area Of Turkey is
in Europe.
Speaking generally, wild erea-
lures inhabiting hot countries are
more savage than those of cold or
temperate countries.
Many Swiss manufacturers of
watches and silks are moving across
the line into Germany to save tariff
charges and to secure cheaper labor.
The average daily consumption Of
water per head of population in
American cities is about so gallons.
In Europe it varies iron 3 in Brest and
IL in Venice, to 202 in M~arseilles,
and 264 in Rome.
An expedition under control Of
Mr.. Eakenstein has started for the
Himalayas with the intention of
climbing to the highest point in the
world, the peak Of Mount Everest.
The ascent is expected to occupy sew
eral years.
The Paris Figaro has ascertained
that Of 764 widowers 636 married
again before the end Of the year Of
mourning. Widows are not allowed
to marry before the expiration
Of nine months, but nine-tenths Of
them marry again in the tenth
month.
Sweden has proportionately more
forest than any other European oun.
try; it covers about two-ffths of the
territory. The percentage of forest
in other countries is: Russia, 80
Austria, 30; Germany, 30; Norway
81; Switzerland, 20; France, IS
Italy, IA; Spain, 10; Denmark, 6
Great Britain, 4.
A strange spindly plant with nod
ding little flowers was sent from tn,
city of Mexico to the Madrid botan
ical garden in 1884, and, being nev
to the botanists, was named Dahlia
after Dahl, a Swedish botanist, Flor
lists soon noticed the great possibilit,
of variation in the flower in color an,
size, but it was rare in Europe unit
Humboldt brought from Mexico
quantity Of the seed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
ANECDOTE OF MARCoNI.
Mystifed Teachers by Ringing Elec-
trio Bells Without Wires.


An interesting story istold of Mar
conf when he was a student and in
lodgings at Leghorn, according to
Rome correspondence of the London
Advertiser. Residing in the same
house were two gymnasium teachers,
and one day the landlady had the
house fitted up with electric bells and
asked her dodgers if they we're salts
fed with the new arrangement.
"That's all right" replied Marconi,
"but it was not necessary for the
electrician to disturb us all day by
upsetting the house with his wires.
Why, I'll engage to set a bell ringing
in a few minutes without wires"
The gymnasium teachers were in
clined to regard this as an empty
boast. But Marconi held fast to his
assertion. The teachers then chal-
lenged him to make a bell ring with
out the use Of wires, and said that if
he could not do SC they would pro-
claim him as a boaster. Come to my
room tomorrow morning" said Mar
conf, "and you will have proof Of
what | say" The teachers duly APP
peared. Marconi gave ONT a broom
stick, to which he attached a bell,
and asked him to place his "appar-
atus" in any corner he liked. To the
other he gave a bell only, with the
instructions to put it down wherever
he liked. He placed it upon the bed,
then the table, and finally upon the
sideboard.
Immediately the bell was laid
down it began to ring. Both the
teachers then ran round the room
with their hands in the air, grasping
for wires, which they thought were
invisible. They grew tired Of search-
ing for the wires, but they would moi
acknowledge themselves either con
quered or convinced. Finally they
left the room and ran up and down
the street without saying a word
They held up their heads, shook
themselves as though anxious to gel
rid Of some evil magic. At last one
of them spoke. did you see how he
, got the best Of us?" he asked. q
should like to know where the wires
were"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-05-30
FRANCIS JosEpH's VINEYARDS.
Austrian Emperor Grows Grapes from
Which His Wine Is Made.

Francis Joseph, emperor of Aus
tria and king Of Hungary, possesses
in the enyirons of Tokay, Hungary,
the world-famed wine producing dis
trict, vineyards which cover an area
Of &C hectars (162 acres). The royal
vineyards were cultivated for centu-
ries in a very primitive manner and
yet produced splendid grapes until
the phylloxera ten years ago de-
stroyed the vines. In 1898 the vine
yards were replanted with American
stocks, which have thrived to such an
extent that last years crop gave about
1,4OO hectoliters 1880 gallons) Of
wine of the finest quality. In the
royal cellars in Tokay there are at
present 1000 casks containing about
1900 hectoliters $4,000 gallons) Of
wine. This wine is used only in the
royal household and for giving az
presents to other s%overeigns.