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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
GRAPE AND RAISIN
CROPS TO BE SHORT
Output but Two-thirds Usual
Production in State

FRESNO, July 11.-After an exhaust
i've investigation, E. L. Baber, a promi-
nent vineyardist near Fresno, says
that the grape and raisin crop will
be decidedly short the coming season.
Mildew and other causes are said to
have reduced the crop by a third in
comparison with last year.
The recent warm weather has ripened
the grapes rapidly, and the early
Thompsons have made their appearance
on the local market.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
DROWNING MAN CLINGS
TO WOULDBE RESCUER
Companion Breaks Away After
Going Down Twice
re :, -. -, ~, r, n,
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

GRIDLEY, July 11.-Ernest Kausen
was drowned today and Charles Neel
was carried almost to his death in the
Sacramento river while attempting to
rescue Kausen, who was overcome with
cramps. Kausen held on with wise
like grip and Neel had been carried
down twice before he broke away from
his drowning companion. Kausen was
employed at the Hall store. He was
% years old and cane here from Eure-
ka. They had been swimming.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
Roosevelt Invited

If former President Roosevelt does
not visit Porterville while making his
western trip it will not be because he
has not received cordial invitation.
The Tulare county citrus fruit exchange
has received a letter from the Los An
geles club asking its cooperation in
an effort to get Roosevelt to extend his
visit To this coast.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
BOY LOSES HAND WHEN
POWDER CAP EXPLODES
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

CHICO, July 11.-Merritt Musse1man
aged Z, son of A. c. Musselman, lost a
hand today as q result of the explosion
of a giant powder cap. The boy was
playing with the cap.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
PASTORS CAPTIVE
SENTENCED TO JAIL
Bicycle Thief Pleads Guilty to
Several Crimes
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

[SPecldl Dtspdfch 10 I he Call
STOCKTON, July 11.-Joe Wells to-
day pleaded guilty to stealing Rev. J.
A Wales bicycle yesterday, acknowl-
edged the theft Of seven other wheels
and was sentenced by Justice Won Dut-
ton to serve $50 days in the county Jail.
Wells was captured after chase of
several blocks Rev. Mr.. WALES saw
him as he was mounting the bicycle.
Yelling at the top of his voice, he set
out in pursuit. Scores of people joined
in the chase.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
Hindu Pays Fine

The case brought against Mean Singh,
a Hindu, last month, came to an end
today when Judge Hall fined him $50
In the original complaint Mean Singh
was charged with assault and rob-
berry, but today Hagara Singh, the
plaintiff, changed the charge to bat
tery. The accused pleaded guilty and
maid his fine
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
Wells TO BE DUG
FOR IRRIGATION
Resident of PorteryilIe Decides
to Try Experiment in
Dairy Industry
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

PoRTERVILLE. July lin order to
prove his theory that the dairying in
dustry is the most profitable of any
in this section. w. z. Premo. a real
estate man in Porterville, has closed a
deal for a half section in the Poplar
district. He is going to bore wells for
irrigation purposes. Premo expects to
get over 1000 tons of alfalfa from the
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
Big Cat Killed

Alonzo Silvas, a resident near the
reservation district, has brought in the
pelt of the largest mountain lion killed
in this vicinity this year. Silvas sue
ceeded after long hunt with his dogs
in freeing the animal. When shaken
out Of the tree the lion put up a game
fight. The pelt was left with Super
visor Horbach in order that the bounty
of $50 NAV be secured.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
BIRTHS
MARRIAGES

/ CONNER-Tn Willis, Cal. July o. 1870 to the
/ wife OF Edward s. Conner. a daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
' = p ~ J y IkhNUUN ~ EkEAING'

NOTHING BUT NOVELTY!
The 8 NTGHFONS. Worlds Greatest Olympic
EymnsSts: NICOLS and CR0IX presenting AN
interrupted Rehearsal; LUCIER and Ellis
WORTH, Singing and Talking Comedy Couple:
GEHAN and SPENCER. Dancers who Dance
Alike: MARTA GOLDEN. IN Character Songs at
the Piano; the CARR TRIO. Novelty Entertain
-eieA DORANTO, Comedy Musician and the Bio
5,3rIces-Afts- 1oc and 2Oc: Nights. loc 2Oc SOC
Theater Patrons Admitted Free TO Grounds
TIL IRSDAY. July 1z-Fsn Of the Bastfle
Celebration. Grand Masquerade and All Night
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
WEBB TO CONDUCT
Van LEV TRIAL
Charges Against Chico Normal
Head May Be Prosecuted
by Attorney General
Especial Di,poich 70 The Call

SACRAMENTO. July 11.-Attorney
General L. S. Webb will probably take
charge personally of the prosecution
Of charges against DR.. c. c. Van
LEV. resident OF the Chico Normal
school. who is to be given a public
hearing before the trustees Of the
school within the next few days
The attorney general will probably
hle formal charges against Van Liew
and the case VIII take on the aspect
Of real trial with Van Lew as de-
tendant. The formal charges will out
line the case as indicated by Governor
Gillett in his letter sent to the trustees
z few days ago in which Gillett virtu-
ally demanded Van Liews scalp be-
cause Of the alleged immortality.
Webb is expected in Sacramento to-
morrow or Wednesday TO confer with
Governor Gillett regarding the case.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12

this city. July 6. 1910 by
Rev William Z. Dugan. pastor Second United
Presbyterian church. Fred Ellsworth DER and
Ethel May Cole, both OF San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12

INSURANCE INQUIRY PLANEED-Springfeld
III, July 1L-Investigation by grand juries IN
SangamOR and Rock Island counties regarding
the merger Of the Fraternal Tribunes and the
American Home Circle, fraternsl insurance
companies. will begin within few days.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
DORA
Eaa.13PARKeaa3

} p MFEUNI CUNULhI O'Clock this afternoon
By WEBERs S BAND-In Theater Building.
Miss Blanche Mehafey, Soprano.
PROGRAM
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12

2. Melodies from The Queen of Sheba.'
''Tsnnhsuser." "Nihelungen.'' ''Psgliacci"
- CaFaIieAa Rustlcana' ...----------- Tobani
3. Andsnte symphony No. 1....-.-.---... HAYDN
q Symphonic poem. Les PreludeS'' ..-..- List
g. Invocation 10 battle, ''Rienzi'' ...-.. Wagner
9. -Berceuse,' - from ''Jocelyn'' ....... Goddard
z Soprano solo, -.Freischuets Aria. 49,. Weber
Blanche Mehaney.
9. Fantasia. ''The VsIkyrfes'' .......... Wagner
No charge for admittance to concert except
usual 10c charge at gate
GRAND OPERA SEASON STARTS NEXT
6UNDAH-First performance. Faust Opera
Tickets at sherman, Clay & Co.'S. Oakland and
at Idors Park. Telegraph at 5eth, Oakland.
Prom s F. take Key Route.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
cARn nF rHANKs

KENEALY-To our many friends we wish
to extend our heartfelt thanks for their sym
pathy and doral offerings during late
bereavement.
WILLIAM KENEALY and Family.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-12
CARD OF THANKs

BRALYE+To our many friends we wish to
extend our most heartfelt thanks for their
sympathy. kindness and beautiful floral offer
fn9s extended to us in our late. bereavement.
n. BRALYE and Family
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-11
SOUTH sHAFTssuRY

The workers OF the church have
work f,r riday afternoon. After the
work they WIZ ~erve their usual sup
per
MIS-. Ma. Gin ingram has returned
from her y SIT 10 niece I'm the Town
OF Bruohtels. n y. where she also
visited he Rev. D. z Barrett
Vincent K-1g OF this yi'lagl
brought home from the hunt fine
Gee 4al talcdgE h.s kindness the
Eddy fami y are again treated to a
fine roast
On Wednesday the funeral of the
late Mrs Lucina Cone was attended
from her late home. Rev. J c. Gavin
pastor Of The Baptist church otticat-
ed The burial was in their family
plot in East Salisbury. Mrs. Cone
was christian. bore her severe suf-
fering for year 18th great christian
fortitude ThoJ "a ~ endured IN
tense agony she ntly Oided her
Heavenly Fathers r,- mons.
Word was reoeiv in the VII age
of the misfortune ha )ening to Har-
mon Becker on Tues ny, who few
months ago was laid p with brok-
en- leg. He was ch ping, sighted
three or four bears, and was star ing
for firearms, and instead Of fastening
the ak in firm log it struck his foot
near the ankle joint. Before the doc
tor reached there he had lost so much
blood that he was very weak and
| faint
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-11
EIpieptic Fits

There is nothing more frlghtful in
a happy home than to have one OF It's
members instantly seized with n
dreadful attack Of Epilepsy or Fits.
The many grateful letters from such
homes, after the use OF Kosine. the
remarkable remedy for this dread all
ment, testify to the real merit Of the
preparation.
IL Is a meritorlous article and Is
sold on @ guarantee plan that dos.
erves your confidence. The price
$3.50 Will be refunded by d. A. Quin.
Ian II not fully satisfied after using a
bottle. Mail orders filled by the Kos.
Inc Co, Washington d. c., or b. A.
Qulnlan, 1903 North street, Bennlng.
ton. VT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-11

10 other counties upstate show
gain for the encouragement over the
head of the ticket of 1900. total
gain Of $4,000 in IA counties. With
AZ counties to be heard from, the at
torney-general hopes to overcome the
vote for Thomas F. Carmondy, his
democratic opponent. Secretary of
State Koenig and State Engineer vii
liams are also hopeful that complete
returns may result in their election.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-11
SAFE TO REPUBLICANS
Dupont viii Be Reelected Without
Troub e In Delaware.

Wilmington, Nov. 1l--Iate re-
turns from throughout Delaware
show that the next Legislature will
be composed of 81 republicans and q
democrats. United States Senator
Henry Dupont, republican will be re-
elected without opposition There
will be nine republicans and eight
democrats in the Senate. and 22 re-
publcans and Is democrats in the
House,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-11-11
o'MALLEY MAY GET IN
Their Republicans on New York Tick
et Have Homes.

ct Have Hopes.
Albany, ~ Y. Nov l1.-Reports re-
ceived at the attorney-general's office
indicate the possibility of the cleo
ton Of Acknowledgement O'Malley. II
was said that O'Malley ran $4,000
ahead Of Henry L. Stimson in greater
New York and that the returns from
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1910-06-17

we are AgtItS IUI MllE VVgW-KIg1W
Air Cooled Engines
1.-The New Way air cooled, with no wa
1911. I'LL Al +ho x,rorL 1T INV water
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

! called on one of my old comrades
an ex-federal soldier, in his office.
His occupation was a real estate
agent 1t happened that his wife
was present when ] called. In the
conversation, which of course was
anecdotes of the Civil War, his wife
Psked me the question:
MIR. Rose, how can you live in
Texas"
answered: why Madam,
have been living in Texas thirty
two years and during that time |
had, and still have, to defend two
very important issues. The frs,
is prejudice toward the Jews. and
the second is the republican party
Otherwise, Texas has been for the
last twenty-five or thirty years as
law abiding and prosperous as any
state in the Union"
She smiled and said: You cer-
tainly went through all right"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
Social Meeting.

The social meeting of the Home
and Foreign Mission societies held
al the hospitable home of Rov. and
Mrs. T. 5. Armstrong was an enjoy
able one in every sense. A round la
BILE discussion of settlement work In
the lumber, mill and mining dis
tricts proved very interesting as well
as enlightening. The duties of the
city missionary and the deaconess
were compared. Three musical num-
beers added spice and variety TO the
program. These were given by Mrs.
John Singleton, Miss Winnifred Arm
strong and Miss Lenora Fears
Delicious sandwiches, olives AMI
iced tea served 10 complete the pleas
ure of the afternoon. Press Supt,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
DYNAMITE Is FOUND sT0Rfl
Sleuths Probing Into los Anel|
Times Explosion Must Take
Fresh Track.

San Francisco. Oct lS.--Ten easI
of dynamite. enough to blow vi
small sized city, were found 10 Y
front room of a vacant house II W
Nineteenth avenue, South San Frt1
cisco, late Sunday afternoon BY
O'Brien, owner of the house, "a
growing suspicious because bis
ants did not move in the house
stituted an investigation OF the ny
resulting in the discovery OF a y
of the same shipment OF dynau1
that was taken from the ulanl
September 23 by three men now
lieved by the police to have pw'|
up the Los Angeles Times puiu']
in Los Angeles.
Every one of the ten boxes N
the name of u. B. Bryson, the ~
eyed man who is believed 10 %
ring leader of the dynamiters' III
Roller, superintendent OF 'ne =
powder plant, has Identified Wv
plosive as that which was eSpes'.
manufactured on SEPTEMBER :"
the men known as Bryson anu
ris. 81
There is no doubt in the mnu.
the police that a greater p'V'
that exposed in Los Angeies =
finding of the unexplodea u'n
bombs was planned, but 'n0
tiers who had rented the hou's
who stored the dynamite w.
be used in their giant pioN
frightened away when y
known that they had been '''
the powder works.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
SPECIAL MEETINGS
NJ the Gospel Hail, Beginning We'd
nc>da, Evening AT 30

These special meetings are for the
ministry OF the word Of God in the
morning az 10 and IN the afternoon
~ 3 Thursday, Friday and Saturday
OF dis week. Al II on Sunday the
usual worship meeting 10 remember
tse Lord Death IN breaking OF
bread. Ministry OF the Word az D..
IN SUNDAY Gospel addresses every
night during the meeting AT 1880. A
number of preaching brethren from
q distance are expected To be with
~ tuclu ting Mr G. " Ross of Kan
sas CITY. Mo We cordially invite al,
who can, whether saved or unsav-
ed 10 attend these meetings and
receive the benefit OF the ministry.
r. G. BUSH
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
MILL KNOWN Mi>isIi.t,


Res - Schneider. Hho Is soil.
AnovH minister in Rlee Lake wis
writes
baa very severe aiomath Erou-
bic last 2Dhf from which / was kept
Iu bed tire. months } had engaged
the services OF O doctor, bat to no
avail ! then read OF Niuol and d.
termined 20 try q bottle. Before "a
was used up / Was out OF bed, and
four bottles made me a well man.
Vnol is a splendid medicine and !
eau gladly recommend it.
Prominent men from all over the
country do not hesitate 20 mdorsa
this wonderful tonic.
For twelve years Ninol has been
sold on the money back" plan and
every year strengthens it's populari-
Is and proves by continued tests
that il VIII do what We claim for II.
Curtin Drug Co. WaNahachie. Tex
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

Hon J. @ Terrell, republican
candidate for governor of Texas, and
Col Cecil A. Lyon. republican state
chairman. viii speak in Waxahachie
an Tuesday. October %, W. d
Franks, republican county chairman,
and other prominent republicans OF
the county are making preparations
10 entertain the speakers when thes
r. in the city No decision has
teen reached as 10 the hour OF thu
esAe akiBg
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
LIQUID CURES ECZEMA II
WHERE sALvEs e

In regard to skin diseases N
authorities are now agreeu y &,
Don't imprison the diseas' 4.
in your skin by the use y s.
salves. and thus encourase IN
multiply. A true cure OF III NJ
tous diseases can be brousns y,
only by using the healing '0
the form OF liquid.
WASH THE GERMS OUT. ,,,d
A simple wash: A COMP i
Oil Of Wintergreen, Ihs IA
other ingredients as compl" N
d. d. D. Prescription. luz u d
trates to the disease germs N
troys them, then sootnes
the skin as nothing else w.
done. -, \
A rs cent trial bottle NJ
the cure. and give you ins'a
B. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
rHsIADiEIiHiA ~ LEAD.
trhlctics of Quaker city Again Dc-
f.aI Chicago Cubs.

N'ftfit'A ~ sybthft Nv A2aih W.
t"ai Chicago Cubs.
The second game of the worlds So.
Ties between the Philadelphia Ath-
letics and Chicago Cubs resulted IN
victory for the Quaker city club.
AZ the end ot the sixth inning the
score stood; Philadelphia 3. Chicago
]. The Athletics made Two runs in
the second and one In the fifth The
one run by the Cubs was made in
the first inning.
In the seventh inning Philadelphia
cinched the victory by making six
runs. The final score was, Ph iladel-
phia 8, Chicago 3. Score by innings:
Athletics 0 2 o q | o o -
Cubs ...... o o . o o | 0 Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

Charley Hines. colored. who was
arrested for peddling whiskey on
circus day. appeared In the county
court Tuesday morning and entered
a plea of guilty. He was fined $2e
and given twenty days in the county
Jail
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
EIRNI< CASE CONTINUED.
Trial of Young National buar,isman
Goes Over M HiIIsboro.

Advices received from Hillsboro
Tuesday afternoon stated that the
trial of T. NJ, Firmin. charged with
murder, had been continued. The
case was called for trial Monday and
the state announced ready, although
number of the states witnesses
We're absent The charge against Fir
min is for shooting and killing A. b.
Pickett on troop train near Abbott
in Hill county several weeks ago as
the Dallas National Guards were re-
turning from the army maneuvers at
Leon Springs. A young man named
Williams was also killed by Firmin
at the same time.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

F'oley's Honey ana Tar mas peei
household favorite for coughs
colds and ailments OF the throat
chest and lungs. Contains no OPP
ates. B. w. F'earis,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

J. s. Nixon, who was arrested in
Dallas Few days ago on an alleged
charge OF deserving his wife, was
tried in the county court Monday af-
ternoon. Nixon conducted his own
defense. After celebrating few
minutes the jury brought in a ver-
diet o., acquittal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

Tuesday was Confederate Neter-
ans day at the Dallas Fair and quite
= number of the old soldiers attend
ed from Waxahachie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

Get the genuine Fotes Honey and
Tar iu the yellow package II is safs
apd effective Contains no opiates
Refuse substitutes B W Fearis. Z
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18

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s.s a #3t tHt tsaisfaa.
H* Esd tHaa#beH NH= rgam
.f fFHa F-ft ts t.iafs,"s st tiaar6
kHsez HutH tHepmsH Tle
Fir1er. Nae aHH sslHa rava ur
VISITING tbp uallas raH fuaa'
@s #ttHr N51s aha hae 8eeH
tae eueHi oi brf astt Nfs W o.
NckHlRh3 oH Wsst Franklin -fferf
has reformed ta hef Hame 81 rlsno.
cap, a. 4 o. Ross has returned
from tNu weeks aNt vita bis
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as Hr lspofts ,'.N'HHg drt boz that
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
RETAIL, MARKET.

Waxahachie dealers are retailing
sht following articles at prices quot
4e.i below:
\ nv Alester lump coal. per ton $500
4 .Sl.rado coal. per .on $50 TO $500
Cotton seed Meal. per 100 si.4o
cotton seed IEnlls. per ION %
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
TEXAS Is ALL RIGHT.
Mr.. A. Rose Tells Northern Woman
Why He Lives in Texas.

Mr.. Editor: About three years
ago myself and wife made a trip to
Oklahoma City to visit son who
was then living there. One day
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
MARKET REPORT.

The Waxahachie dealers are pay
Ing the following prices for country
produce today:
Cotton. good middling, per 10. l4.lo
Cotton. strict middiing, per Id. 1898
Cotton, middling per 10. 50
Cotton In Seed, per 100 lbs s5.i >
Cotton Seed per ton .3. $1,000
Wheat. No. ?, per bushel 80. $l.oI
Oats. per bushel .............37 &c
Corn. per bushel sac to soc
Alfalfa Hay, per ton $ls to $z0
Prairie Hay. per ton ..$12.5o to $l5
johnson Grass Hay. per ton $1,000
Chickens. friers per ID. l2hc
Hens, per lb. ........... .Osc
Turkeys. per lb. lie
Eggs. per dozen zoe
Country Butter, per lb. 25c
Sweet Potatoes. per bushel 1.5O
Pecans. new crop. per pound Sc
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-18
NICAlistcr Coal.

The very best at shives & Keys. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-20
s Alex ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
eott.,,v and Secrecy.

In the royal mandatory Of pottery
Mt Nielsen, Sazouy, the work was for
merIy carried on with the utmost Sc
crecy to prevent the processes from
becoming known elsewhere. The es-
tablishment was complete fortress,
the portcullis of which was not raised
day or night, no stranger being per-
mitted to enter for any purpose what
ever. Every workman, even the chief
inspector, was sworn to silence. This
Injunction was formally repeated every
month to the superior officers employ
ed, while the workmen had constantly
before their eyes In large letters the
warning motto, "Be Secret t,nIo
Death" 1t was well known Il amy
person divulging the process would ~
imprisoned for life in the castle o:
Koenigstein. Even the king himself
when he took strangers of distinction
to visit the works was enjoined to Sc
crecy. One of the foremen, however.
escaped and assisted in establishing u
mandatory In Vienna, from which
the secrets spread all over Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-20
The Salt Charm Failed.

Some three years before the Franco
German war broke out Count Sccken.
dorf accompanied King William |. on
his visit to Napoleon III. and was
present at the celebrated dejeuner CIV
en- In the Pavilion de Diane at Fon.
tainebleau. King William, who was
sitting next the empress, was asked
by her to pass the salt, and In comply.
ing with this request he threw little
salt over his shoulder. Upon the en-
press exclaIming, why do you do
that? the king explained that in his
country it was the custom to do so
when passing the salt to ward off bad
luck and any chance of quarrel. The
empress in q prettily turned speech at
once replied. "But surely there IS no
danger of anything interfering with
our friendship" In less than three
years the Germans had crossed the
Rhine.-London Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-20
AIexatr6ria 6azetfe.
EVENING, JULY 70.
The Ham Fair at Paris.

A feature Of Partisan life is the ham
fair which is held on the Boulevard
Richard lie NoIr The name Of this
fair is wholly misleading. for as far
as I have ever seen hams are the very
last thing any one ever buys there.
Old brass and copper curios, quaint
jewelry, rare china. lace, tapestries
and books are what most people go
out to seek, and sight not to be easily
forgotten Is the long, wide boulevard
lined with ramshackle stalls laden
with every possible kipS.of lumber ana
presided over by the most rapacious
of brocanteurs. Out of piles OF value
less lumber Americans and English
diligently seek for their pet KIND OF
curios, and there Is not an artist In
Paris who cannot point to some bit
of furniture In his or her studio and
saw with pride, II got that for 5 francs
at the ham fair" No one ever pays
more than S francs, notice, but, alas,
every year these FIVE franc bargains
are becoming more rare, and even as
housekeeping in Paris grows more and
more costly so does the furnishing OF
ones house to keep.-London Queen.