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GRAND MILITARY BALL,

V1NHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the PRHSI
l. DENTS MOUNTED GUARD take great pleas
ure IN announcing to their numerous friends the
military ard the cit generally that they will
have the honor Of giving their first Grand Pall' On
TUESDAY EVENING, November Ist. at Jackson
HALL, hen they pledge themselves that moth ng
shall be left undoue to make it 1.-The Ball of the
SON.. The arYan gements compl-te in every par
tcuiar. The supper and refreshments will be fur
nished by an experienced caterer, (Columbus,l nd
Presperis celebrated Military and Coti ion Ba, is
are engaged to delight those who "trip ii the iytt
fantastic toe
The Ball will b. opened By grand promenade ut
o'clock, the Band performing the "president's
Mounted Guards Quickstsp," composed and nj.
ranged by Prof Prospect expressly II this OCCASION
and dedicated to Cal t JOS PICK.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
(Bkue RoNctte)
Captain JosEPH PECK, JAMES A. KING,
Ensign j c. PICK, JOHN S. FINCH.
MANAGERS ON THE PAPr OF THE MILITARY
(Phite Rosette)
Major Gen. W. Jones, Col William Hickey,
ID. ticn r. C. Weightman, Lieut.. Col. Thos. Riley
Major Chas S. Wallnch Major Thos Donoho
NJ 'jor Robt. Keyworth, Major Peter r. Bpcon,
z. NJ. McCollum, Capt James TAFT.
Capt. Joseph b. Tate, Capt John l.. Smith,
Capt Edward NJ. Bright, Capt. g. ". Cutter.
Capt P Barton Kew, Can't VIM r. Bradfsro
Capt. G. A. Schwarzmau. Surgeon Jas T. Morrnn
Lieut.. VIM. III. Clarke
MANAGERS OK THE PART OF THE CITIZENS,
j
John W. Maury, Esq. John r. Pepper. ESQ.
W. W. Seaton, Esi. John f. CoyIe Eco
Walter Lcuox, E,Q. b. b. French. ESQ
JOS ii. Bradley, Esq. NJ W. Gait. E.o
JAS NJ. Carlisle. Esq. Joe ShiIIipcton ESQ
L. c. Morgan, Esq. VIM IL Winter Es,
paniei Radcliffe, Esq. BEN amin Burns, Esq.
hichsrd Waiiach, Esq. T. McNerhany. ESQ.
Geo. S Gideon, E,q HF Loudop. ESQ
n. FINLEY HUNT, Esq. Geo. W. Cochran, Esq.
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
(Rea Rosette.)
Lieut. Clark Mills, Lieut. John " C,a.r
Leut. John Pcitibonc, Surgeon s. Busey,
Or. Mas. Casparis, Sergeant g. Mattinrly.
COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENTS
Corporal Seitz, Corporal Grier.
Corporal Kraft, Sergeant C. II. Brown
Corporal May,
MANAGERS ON THE PART OF TIIE COMPANY,
(Bnf Rose.te)
VIM. Moore, j. S. Moran,
L: "A. Hall, Evan Hughes.
Charles Thoma, John Dohisyer
The Military are requested to appear in fuI uui-
form.
XJ-Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and ladies'
to be Ind at the principal Hotels, Music and Drug
Stores, Of the Members of the Company. and m the
door on the evening Of the Bali. Rosett.s will be
furnished the Man. gers at the Ticket Office.
A@rositively no hats or caps will be allowed In
We BALLROOM. oSt1o-se&db-
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Oc 1914

ii B. RLAGROVE, late of the Dist let of
H. Columbia, respectfully Informs his friends
and the pubic in general that he has opened, one
door above the private residence of II. Bradley. Esl
King street, A exsndr,, Virginia, n TOBACCO. c.
GAR, and SNUFF STORE, whe those WIN for d
Of indulgnx in the of tl:ose articles lie &C.
commcda.ed with the choicest brands Of
CIGARS, SMOKING TOBACCO.
CHEWING TOBACCO. SNUFFS. &c
He cps the celebrate ANiI-NERyOUS FIG TO
BACCO, which livery fine.
Intending to keep the bert articles at modern q
prices and with disposition to please all who favor
him with their custom, he hopes to receive portion
Of public patronage. oct 12-dlw&W4w.
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DETERMINED TO D1E.-A gentleman re-.
siding at Heliopolis, Algeria, lately drown
ed himself in brook. He was obliged
to lie down in the stream against the cur
rent, wish his head tied up in bag. As
he was going to the scene of the catastro-
phe, he met some friends, whom he ac-
quainted with his intention. They sup
posed he was joking, and laughed quite
merrlly. When they returned at night
they found the corpse.
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NEW ARD ELEGANT sHAWLs

"E have now in st large and beautiful
w stock of Shawls, consisting Of
Embroidered and plain Grape ShawIs
Long and square Cashmere 90
Cashmere and Mcusseliue small figured Shsvls
Long and square 'tay State do
Misses nd Child,cns' figured and plaid do
Plaid Mode and black Thibet do
Black Silk. Cashmere and Cloth do
To which invite the part cular attention Of the
Ladies, as we will offer great bargains for Cash.
81 AL, articles sold at our establishment are
warranted to prove represented.
MAXWELL, SEARS C0LLEY.
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NOTICE.

Az II now made arrangements. gentlemen
III can rely upon having their Shirts made to or
der within ten days fr the time the order il given
Call and leave your measure and will guarantee q
perfect fitting Shirt SHIRTS made with the
French Risbanda Mt Hos HINES Gents Furnishing
Store corner OF 9th street and Pennsylvania ave
nue.. between Browns and National Hotels.
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MUSIC. MUsIC

I AMENT Of the Blind Orphan Girl: Vert thou 10
IL speak farewell; Sontag polka song. All things
beautiful, duet; The child and the ,tarf Fair
Ella Leg The broken " re; Carry m. home to die;
Songs of Mary Que n of Scott; old dog Tray; Gots
chslk's forest glade polka; Polka no du Mont
Blanc; Schubert's admired mri,dy; Th- serensds;
The water spritr, 10y Go'tschaik; B'qn,t de mslo-
dies; Twilight musiu.s; The smile. Gems from Lu-
cresia Borgia; Lucia dc iammermoor, Norma. sc, at
Winners Stationery. Music ard
oc Is Fancy Store. Ctr street.
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A LARGE STOCK OF DOMESTIC GOODS

A LARGE STOCK OF DOMESTIC GOODS.
WE have this day opened the following articles
w xt greatly reduced rices, to which We invite
the particular attert on of purchasers.
Superior bed Blankets and white Countcrpsncs
lot Of Servants Blankets, very cheap
Brown and bic,ched Co:tons, some very fine
Cacoes in great variety, very fine and bcnuti-
full
Printed Cashneres and Mousseline de LANES
Bleached and brown Can't Flannels
IN LINEN GOODS
Bleached and brown Table Diapers
Scotch and Russia Diapers
Teweling, Dsmask Napkins
Sheeting Linens and Tiilow Caseing do
Shifting Linens. rome choice brands
Which we can highly rcc mmend.
All Of which We will sell lower than any other cs-
tablishment IN the city, for Cash only.
"a All articles sold at establishment are
warranted 10 prove az rel resented.
MAXWELL, SEARS COLLEY.
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PIANOS, PIANOS.

NIE would r-spe fully remind our friends snd
w the public that have alv avs on hand an
assortment of PIANOS from the ccebrate l tabi.h
ment of knabe, Gaehle Co., Of Baltimore, which
guarantee to sell at manufacturers pric there
BY saving expense of travel, freight, time, &c.
Terms made exceedingly moderate.
JN0. y. ELLIS,
Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
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PIANOS AND MUsIC

cE@ The un.er signed desires t, ~.
teesl,1s-S2A call the attention of purchI- -
IN H n hi scrs to his stock of PIANOS. SSHltiT r.!
x v y consisting of e. 6i2, 81, and
l-octaves, with without mrtaiic frames. These
pianos are remarkable for great power Of tome from
the lowest to the highest notes. with an elsstic and
ready touch, being suited to any performers. MU-
SIC for pianos. ard all other Musical Instruments
constantly on hand and received soon as publish
cd The trsde supplied on liberal terms.
JAS. L. BOSWELL,
No. 223, Baltimore street, Baltimore, Nd.
19-1y.
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COMPLIMENTARY BALL

THE ARLINGTON CLUB respectfully h.s
to inform their fri- nds and the PUBLIC th., 80
Complimentary BALL 70 the Pioneer Cinh Z" VI
baltimore, viii tai. rlsce at Harmony Han a.
MONDAY, October 3lst. 1853. IN
The Club pledge themselves that no psins ~ 49,
pense shall be spared to make this Ball in ever,
spect agree sble. ~
The Rest Cotillon Music has been engrc,d fcr a..
occasion. NV
Tickets-0NE DOLLAR: to he he'd Of IN. a.,
and at the door on the evening of the Ball
MANAGERS:
r. Harrison, W. II Uuttyn.
j. ". Hays, c. Sherwood
A. Ecklof. o~ 6-TbkNs,
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morning.

HIGH PRICE OF FRUIT AT MALAGA
Adyices from Malaga to the Dist Septem-
Der, state there had been more rains,
which had retarded the curing of fruit,
and prices were higher than ever before
known. Box raisins were costing 81 80
on board, and it was expected by some
that they would reach 81.
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vTo insure the insertion Of Advcr.
fisements they must be brought 10 eur
counting-room before II o'clock WI.
otherwise they may not appear u"ts
the next DAY.
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A CARD TO GENTLEMEN

n VA1sU 10 UEN IIEMEN.
HNHOSE who wish to purchase their own Cloths.
Il Cassiulere< and Vestings, and have garments
made. we would invite them to call and examine
our stock. consisting Of
t. q best black twiled and plain French Coths
Olive, brown and blue do
Superine black Docskirs and Cassimeres
Plain and fancy co,ored do
few piecfs Of be,utif a frerch fancy do
Cashmere, Silk and Satin Tcstings
Fancy and plain Velvet do
Also
Pocket 1Iandk'fs, Craya and Stocks
Best Kid Gloves. v ite and colorrd
Ca.hmere ami Merno Gloves
Merino and Cotton \ Hose
Suspenders. Mcrino Shirts ard Draws
All OF which we are prepared to offer lower than
any other establishment in this city, for GSh only
RA~All art Giles warran ed to prove re, resented
MAXWELL, SEARS, & C0LLEY.
10 Al
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scotch Ale and London Brown

VNENNENT'S Scotch Ale ami Brown Stout. IN nus
Ilibbcrts Brown Stout, in pnts and quarts
Tnompsons East India Pale Ale, in Iin's and quar-
l case Souchong Breakfast Tea. flesh.
SHEkRLL a. BAILEY.
Successors to j. B. kihbSy 20.
No. 8, opposite Centre Market
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DIR. Hole. Compound Peach syrup.

DR.. HOIt's compound Peach syrup
INHIS Compound now e-talli,hed in universal N.
vor by its acknowledged merit, far the cure Of
coughs. colds. Group hopping cough. and every dis
of tho throat and lungs, is without parallel
Every family should supply Themselves with
supply Of Or. Hollis TEACH SYRUP, 10 be used os
a preventive med cine.
Sold in Washington by c. Stctt D. b. Clarke, '"
Elliott, C. L. Davis, J. ii. Stone, Evans Sylvester
Or. Butt. Gardner. and by the Druggists ge'cIal,y
in rnltimere, Georgetown, Alexsndria, AID fioh-
mond.
Price twenty-five cents per bottle.
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-, CARD.-Th. subscriber avnils him.

a6An A CARD.-Th. subscriber avnils him.
II self Of this opportunity to return bis era -
" full scknowled gcIaents 10 his friends and
the public gcuera'ly for the very lhc.al pa
tronage they have been pleased to extend tn him.
and hopes he may merit a continuance of the same.
Having just resolved his Fall and Winter stock OF
BOOTS and SHOES from the most approved hoe
manufacturers in the United States, and having pur.
chased his whole stock for cash. he is enabled of
fer inducements to purchasers not to lie found else
where.
His stock comprises every description OF Lsdie :,
Misses, and chidrcr's CATERS, BOOTS and
SHOES. Also extensive assortment Of Gentle
mems fine BOOTS, CATERS, and Calf,kin SHOES
of every variety.
He wond call the particular attention of the far
mers to his well-select,ds stock of servants wear
consisting of BOOTS and SHOES of every dcscrit-
ton. at prices which cannot fail to give s.ti'fc-
ton
Always on hand, lar e assortment Of TRUNKS.
CARPET BAGS, and SATCHELS.
ID. II. WALL,
Louisiana avenue, between 7th and Sth SITS,
oc l9-W&Slm next to new Central Stores.
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NOTICE.

'1'HE undersigned respectfully announces to the
l. public OF Alexandr a. That the most extraordi.
n,ry and astonishing Exh;b ion of the Biol ORA.
MA, or of Pictures Of The New Testament, will take
place mt LIBERTY HALL, on THURSDAY, the 18th in.
slant, at e o'clock. Doors open at :.
The Bib iorana, from the Nativity to the Ascension
of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ with figure,
in full human size vi be accompanied by an appro-
PIRATE lecture following only the Gospel, without
touching upon different doc rines of churches ONLY
sacred music from the most celebrated composers will
harmonise with the scenery as il comes in view, =
Exhibitions every evening precisely ut Ia Vel.
nesdnys and Saturday afternoons for schools Mt 81
o'clock.
Price Of admission 25 cents; Children BALI price.
Liberal arrangements with schools Extra L. hi
billions for select parties, with their own appointed
lecturer, if dcma ntled
1g--ftIl#. UPnvpc
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CRATES. CRATES,

TNAMELLED Parlor and Chamber CRATES: CIR
IL cular, Square, and Oval Patterns. Of the la:est
styles Bnd of the highest hnish.
The above are just recrived and for sale by
r. HASKINS,
Pa. avenue, south side, bet. h ard 10th "a.
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UThe large circulation Of the STAR
makes it the most desirable advertising me-
dunn in the District. 1t has more readers
in the cities Of Washington, Georgetown,
and Alexandria, than all the other Wash
ington dd,lies combined.
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RAFFLE.
FINE CHEWING TOBACCO.

I HAVE just received . supply OF Thomas cple-
i bratcd Koh inoor Chewing TOBACCO, made Of
the finest Virginia Leaf Alro. yirginius Johns'
Honey lew, Rock CANDY. Ell ,rapio and Other
choire brands of Virginia hewipg Tobacco. Lovers
of the weed will please call nd examine.
JOAN SESSF0RD. Jr-
Sign Of slim Crow ;" east Of National Hotel.
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.OUsE-FURNIsHING HARDWARE

IL InI0rtdm to Honsekeepers-rery superior
Table Cutlery, silver plated Albata Forks and Spoons
OF extra quality, fine sets parlor Shovel and Tongs,
common do, Fire Dogs, Tenders, snamelled and
timed Saucepars and Boilers Griddles, Spiders, &c,
forming one o: the larges. and most complete assor
msnt' Of House furnishing Goods ever offered to the
public. n. LINDSLEY
Pa avenue, between 9th and 10th streets,
next to Gait and Bse's. Jewelry Store,
90 g. ee2m. -. -
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MA r lie D,

On the 18th Instant, by the Rev. G.. NJ Butler j.
L. flCkEII, of Kentucky, and KATE, youngest
daughter OF Robert keyworth, Esq, OF this city.
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OST-On street, three S. and two a. so gold
- pieces, wrapped up in iecc Of blotting pa1er
The finder by retu ming it at this Office, will be suit
ably rewarded. oc Ialts
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ID I K ID

DIED
In Greensboro N. c., on the 18th instant. Mrs
CHARLOTTE p, consort of the late Charles f.
Eckei, of Georgetown, ID. c.
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W. Pot o m a Building Assocts.
uS ttOn-The third annual meeting of the
above Association viii be held at Pstomac Hall
corner of IL til street and Maryland avenue Island
on THURSDAY, tho 2Uth instant, at ocl.ck D. m,
at which time officers will be elected for the ensuing
year. Z. ASHFORD,
Oc i"-Zt- SeerrtarY
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II STOW ES.-we have just received a
~ new supply Of the latest patterns Of STOVES
~ Of various kinds, among which are IN be
II found the Morning md Evening Star Cook
ing Stoves fer wood and c,sl; al'o, the Morning
Star parlor Stove for coal, open front.
WOODWARD GUY.
No. 4. north side Pa. avenue, between 10th
&C '9-:t- and llth streets.
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WRENCH SHIRT BosoMs.-we Ia,

II just received fresh and large supply # French
Shirt B0S0AS. Persons making shirts viii find il
cheaper TO buy the hosoms than to make them
Shirts made 10 order with French Bosoms and
Cuffs STEVENS salesroom.
oc 10 Browns Hotel.
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CTRAYEO AVIATION the 5th instant,
~ rcd Bufa O COW, white on the back. with a
piece cut of of one Of her cars. liberal reward
will be given To any that will deliver the said
COW to Il. TOMPkINS, rncr 9th ard sts, Island.
1a-1ts-
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FIRST ANIMAL BAIL
N A T1ONAL GUARn

THE NATIONAL GCARD take r,.~sr,.
nouncing 70 thrir friends and the rrhl,.h e
rally that their FIRST ANNUAL BALI I'm srn.
at jackson Hall, Pennsylvania svenue -. e'rs,
and AZ streets, on WEDNESDAY. o-,SIen a
1898, the anniversary II the Battle Of Yo,i,o IsA
The Committee pledge thems-lve. tbs, no
exrense will he spared TO render this Raj Itihs n
ayr cable Of the season. we mes
form. '" uheir uni
superior cotillon Band has been sns,r.a,
ooca ion. e'seu ios II.
Hckets-Tw0 DOLLARS: ADMITTING
and ladies' Tickets 20 he hsd OF tha Commi,,.s nan
at the nsnal places, and 1T the door on N. snd
Of the Ball. N"e Evening
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Cspt j. A Tsit Lieut.. ] N Ri.
Lieut. 4 s. Allen, pnr,h
Ensign T. X. Lloyd, Sergeant q ~ NJ
Serg't B. d. Dran-, phoh
Corp. J. c. johnson, Corn. W. q Drsr!er'
Hugh Han~y, vi. Thompson.
Serg't Uhrlandt, Quar- Ser
Corp. J. Y. Braxton, Corn =. N.,.h. H' ,,
Surgeon McKim, TIC Whcc,.-
T. Miburn, W VI ofrr,,
U. .. Crumr, ]. T. Mitchell
T. A. Smith, NJ Ribnrl.on
7. Speakes, r. H. Graham.
N. Plant BF rrlI
L. Windsor, III. Prcnot
N. Porter. WI Nll.-
NJ. F.nwick, D. Grinneu.
d. Finn, J.G. Nayln.
J. c. Purdy, T. Arnold.
2. Wilson, D. Hu bert.
VIM Csmmack, Geo. Clarke
III III pburp, H. Younger
&C 6-dtocIeth-
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DOW WINDOW FOR SALE.-A large
ID handsome BOW WINDOW (tbe one have in
front of my s:orp) for sale at very low price.
Ii. LINDSLEY.
Pa ay., bet. 9th and 10Th sta, next to
oc l5-3t- Gait L Bros.
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- ENJOY AL.-The undersigned have removed
IL their BOOK AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE
10 GideOns new building, corner of and 9Th sts
The Off @ is over r. J. Ryons Grocery Store, on
trance on OH street -
oc 15-3t- KJRKWO0D f. McEJIJ
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GERMAN &LUEDRRS.

OST HECElVED and for sale by Orme
u & Lazenby, a new crop of Figs, Buck heat and
Prunes.
Also, Nuts, Raisins, Scotch Herrngs Pickles. Cat.
sup, prime Cheese. Seventh street,
&C IA Sd door no. In of st, Get
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sKOAD.-The northern press are grossly
ocror in intimating that most of the stocks
being redeemed at the Treasury Department,
are held abroad. We lea ut the Treasury
that not more than a fourth, or at most third
OF these securities so far redeemed were the
property of others than citizens Of the United
States.
AN IMPORTANT TREASURY APPOINTMENT
The Hon. Isaac Davis, Of Mass, having de-
cllned the appointment Of Assistant United
States Treasurer a. Boston, recently rendered
to him, the President has appointed Ithamer
'" Beard, Esq, of Boston, to that position.
DEATH OF GENERAL CHILDs, U. S. Ave
regret to learn that Brevet Brig Gen. Thos
Childs, Tin the line, Major of the lst Kegt of
Artillery one of the bravest and most dis
tlnguished officers of the Army of the United
States, died at Tampa Bay, Florida, of yellow
fever, on the Sth inst.
TELEGRAPHIC BLuNDERs.- gen
tlemen bent on grinding somebody axes ven
turc telegraphic correspondence to the New
1ork Herafd, they are sure to put their foot
in It, Thus, we find some smashing anti
Administration Democrat telegraphing in that
paper of yesterday, over the signature of
Ninety eight" cock and bull story. DENY
ing the appointment of the Hon. r. M. McLane-
to China, and asserting that the position had
been rendered to George Law, of New York,
and probably to Judge Hegmenfelt, of Cali
fornia. of whom no one this side of the Rocky
Mountains ever heard in connection with pub.
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she, :, How could I sbuss him if he
called him rusty, fusty fudge, and old
codger. and said you did not care. rye
straw more for him than you did for your
self"
And here the whole company were in
uproar of laughter again. But as, soon
as it little subsidized. one of the gentle-
men asked the landlady how she knew the
gentleman she was addressing was not
Judge Crane !? He looks more ike a
saiipe than crane" replied she. :
Here the loud laughter burst forth a
third time. And after little pause the
Judge said. " must confess that / am q
Crane. and crane is also a very useful
Instrument; | saw a very good one in
your kitchen this morning, Sometimes
an instrument called Crane is of incal-
culable use. madam % Before she had
time to reply, some of the gentlemen With
whom she was acquainted, assured her
that she was talking with the presiding
tempted an excuse. and hastily asked the
Judges pardon for her rudeness. 4
TheJudgehad by this time unobserved.
taken from his pocket beautiful shawl
and folded it at full length one way, and
in narrow form the olher. aud it being
of very fne texture, appeared more like
an elegant sash than a valuable shawl
When he arose with graceful dignity
and with half smile advanced few
steps toward the landiady. saying: 1t
is not my province to pardon. but it is my
business to Judge. and l judge that you
and shall hereafter be friends. And /
Judge. also, that you will. without hesita-
ton. receive this as present. If not as
paacn" So saying. he gently laid ii over
her shoulders and across her arms. say
ing. Take it madam. and do not at
tempt to return it. for it was bought on
purpose for present for you" She has
lilly retired in confusion. hardly knowing
what she did, and took with her the shawl
worth twelve dollars instead of ten.
Here was three parties who had each
two good things: The landlady had a
good shawl and good lesson to mediate
upon-the gentlemen had good dinner
and good joke to talk Overland the
judge had good intentions in the joke,
and good win aud ability to follow up the
esson given.
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A GEM.
G.. w.o.

'''Tis little thing
To give a emp of water, yetits draught
OF cool refreshment drain'd by fever'd lips
May give shock of pleasure to the frame
More exquisite than when nectarean juice
Renevs the life of Joy in happiest hours.
1t is a little thing to speak phrase o
Ofcommon comfort, hich by daily use
Has almost lost its sense, yet on the ear -r -t
OF him who thought to die unmourn'd, twill fall
Like choicest music; fill the glazingfeyc
With gentle tears; relax the knotted hand
To know the bonds of fellowship again;
Aud shed on the departing soul a sense
More precious than the benison of friends D
About the honor'd deaUh-b bed of the rich,
To him who else We're lonely. thai another
Of the great family is near and feels"