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TRIUMPH IN MEDICAL SCIENCE.

1TNOAH WALKER CO., Marble Hall Clothing Empo-
rfum under Browns Hotel respectfully announce
that their display Of Spring and Summer Clothing s now
ready for inspection comprising assortment of Coats
Vests and Pantoons of and richest designs in
material trimming and workmanship. To gentlemen who
study excellence with economy in fashionable articles
dress opportunity for selecting offered from Of the
largest and most attractive stock of goods offered In
this city at Q very reduced scale of prices. ap 1t
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nor RENT-SEVERAL HANDSOME PAR
Il Tors and Chambers, with board.
Also, Table and transient board inquire at Mrs
SMITHS, 233 street ap9
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NOTICE OF COPARTNERSHIP.

9" ENRY BARRON q SOLOMON sToNEk
III have this day formed CopartDeshlp TOT the
purpose of carr, ing the Wood and Coal business
in all its branches.
Our yards are situated on the conner o. "A" am
S.mmes,s nIanino mill, Georgetown Al either 81
the above plsces persons in want Of Wood and Coal
Of the yery best qnaty and on the most reasonable
,ern1S will an All times find an assortment equei,
..l,, rio1 "a thar in any yard IN the Distinct.
All orders filed with care, promptness, ano an
- BARRON q fTevBR-
Gsoree,own, ID. C., April 10Th, lssS.
apr l2-dlm
TIWO SECOND HAND PIANOS FOX SALE
L or rent upon reasonable terms, al me Wssnlne
ION Civ Depot Tor the sale Of Hallsi, DAVIS Co.,
''"' John r. ELLIS,
ana 900 Ia. avenue
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FEN DOLLAR REwARD.-Lost,o

FEN DOLLAR REWAHD.-Lost, on
the 18th instant, between Willards' Hotel and
the City Hall, POrIemonnaie, containing hree
notes drawn by John II. and A. w. LAKEWOOD an
each; one note drawn by Zephaniah Jones, sloO,
in my favor and by me endorsed; also note, drawn
by William r. Hook. in my favor, for 80; several
other notes and papers not recollected. Inc above
reward will be paid upon the return OF the papers
70 the undersigned. WIN. Il. DONE.
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MICHAEL NOURSE,

NOTARY PUBLIC AND AGENT Fob BOUMrf
LAND CLAIMS, AND FOX IHE ~, 1870 CnI
FIGHT MUTUAL. LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY or HARTFORD. ,,,;,;.
He has in his possession the ROLLS OF the Mlllua
NJ the District in the War of 1872 and VIII prepare
o.Shsns ap H-eo6t
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m "A PHENOMENA IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cough,
~ Dyspepsia Liver Complaints Scrofua, &c.-For all
diseases Of the Female System It stands eminent
Clergyman just informs n has cured him Of Bronchitis
of desperate Oh neutrality-suspicious. hereafter.
HAMPT0N'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE-By its mild
ton the stomach liver and kidneys, will Dyspep
ss Cough Asthma, Bronchial and Lung Affections PsRs
In the Back Side and Breast Consumption Scrofu Rheu
mstlsm, Govt Neuralgia, Fstus Bowel Complaints Piles
Worms aud Nervous Debilitieswth s diseases arising
from impure blood and is the greatest female medicine
known This invaluable medicine is working wonders
upon the human frame See vertseme emit to-day
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Il qpired, in an elevated and healthy part of the
city, south side of the Smithsonian Institution For
terms, which are moderate, apply on the premises
at the corner Of Tenth and streets, No. 145.
ap l7-eo3ts
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MEMOIRS OF THE COUNTESS OF pLEs.
~, IL '"s'' y FRANCK TAYLOR.
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TELEGRAPHIC.
RHPoETBp ron TIE
DAILY EVENING STAR.
Departure Of ossan Steamers.

Departure Of ossan Steamers.
NEw York, April 21.--Ths North Star sAilsd
this morning with los passenger, and e1e4,-
500 in specie
The Washington, also, sailed with 1Ss pes
sengers and . small amount Of specie.
Steamboat Explosion on Lake Erie.
DETROIT, April ao.-The propeller Oregon,
Of Cleveland, exploded this morning abou four
miles above this city. and ten men we're killed
Among them were W s. Chapman, the first
engineer; Thomas Donslly, second engineer;
Edward Mcbride and william Reed; the
others are unknown. Capt Stewart had .
leg broken, and ave or SIX other persons we're
more or less injured. The propeller was 50
much shattered that she sunk soon after the
explosion.
1heloss 10 said to be s., 900, upon which
there was no insurance. The alleged cause
was defect in the boiler.
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Auction Sales.
~ GREEN = SCOTT, Avetion

~ GREEN - SCOTT. Austionsers.
HoUsEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
III Pianoterte, &c At Auction.-On wEDNES-
DAY, the 18th inst we shall sell, at the residence
Of Mr. Ros Browne, at the corner Of 9th and
streets north al 10 O'Clock m, an excellent as.
ortment OF Furniture, viz:
Fine rosewood Piano Forte, Stool and Cover, made
BY Knabe b Cache, 6& octave, fine tone and
Mahogany damask and plush covered Lounges, par
Tor and Castor Chairs
Do marble top centre and Pine Tables, Pier
Glass, sc.
DO Dressing and other Bureaus and Wash
stands
Do dining, card, and other Tables and
Do hair cushioned Sofa. Hatrack
Fine daInask and white window Curtains ana Orna-
Fine Tapestry, 3 ply and ingram Carpets
Feather Beds, Bedding
Wool and other Mattresses
veniuan Blinds, high and low post and tIundle Bed
Cooking, radiator and alright Stoves
With a good assortment Of Kitchen Requisites
Terms, All sums of and under s25 cash over
SIS credit of 60 and 90 days for notes satisfacto-
'' ' GREEN 3 SCOTT,
ap2l-d Aucuoneers.
P. s.-Heuse is for rent Inquire "a prei2ises.
BY j. @. Mcguire, Austsonser.
EINE LINE, MEZZOTINT, LITHOGRAPH,
Il and other Eng avings. = Just received a large
and varied lot OF fine English, French, aud German
Prints, in sheet, including many beautiful and pleas
ing subjects, in part from pictures Of old Masters,
from Muse Royal.
Also, pleasing subjects from the French and Ger
man schoOls-Historical, Church, Sentimental, and
other subjects, being beautiful and attractive col
lection.
They will be arranged for examination and private
and public sale in a few days.
JAS. MCGUIRE,
an Old AuctOneeY
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HOMES FOR ALL.-BeautifulIy and healthily
located Building Lots, "a feet front by 100 feet
deep, graded streets, can, until spring, be bought
at the exceeding low price of SIS, payable SO per
month Title indisputable.
Union Land Office, TIN ST.,
above Odd Fellows Hall.
ian 9L6m JOHN FOX, Secretary.
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TOR RENT-THREE NEW FRAME HOUSES
l. containing six rooms each situated on Pie rec
street, between L and NJ streets, being but four
squares from the Railroad Depot; would make good
residences. Rent moderate. Apply to CHARLES
THOhA, on the opposite side of the street.
1Kpt
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BY CIR EE n T. SCOTT, kuctiOncers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND
L Kitchen Furniture al Auction.-On WEDNES-
DAY, the % day Of May, shall sell, at the resi-
dence OF Henry Baldwin, ESQ.,, at the corner of l2lh
and ii streets, at 10 O'Clock by virtue Of deea
of trust from said Baldwin the subscriber bearing
date the 9th day of February less, and duly record
ed in one of the land records for Washington county
in the District of Columbia al the goods and chat
tells specified in said deed, viz:
Sofa, pahor, arm reading and other Chairs
Mahogany Centre, Card and other Tables
Three fine painted Cottage Chamber Sets
Feather Beds, Bedding
Hair and shuck Mat ressaS
China. Glass and CrOckeryware, Table Cutlery
ParIor stair and Chamber Carpets, OilcOth
Lounge, Toilet SGts
Wash and other Stands
Lot Books, Shovel and TOngs
Cooking, Radiator and other Stoves
With good lot of Kitchen Requisites.
Terms All sums OF and under S25 cash; over
SOS credit of 50 and nine days, oG satisfactorily
endorsed notes, bearing interest.
G. w. BENNETT, Trustee.
GREEN b SCOTT,
apr 2l-eoSds AucuOneers.
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NOTICE.-O. & A. RAILROAD. ~
- The splendid Steamer GEORGE
6SPAGE will leave her slip, foot
of Seventh street, daily, at O'Clock a. m, for Cor
louisville, Charlottesville and StauntOn.
Breakfast on board the boat.
This boat, by travellers, is called the Floating Pal
ace. e. A. RYTHER, Captain.
an II 2W$ ......
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United states Patent once.
WASHINGTON April 10, 1856.


an the petition Of ALoNzo WHIKLkR and A. y.
" WarELKR, Executor Of William O. Wheeler,
deceased Of The State Of New York, praying for the
extension Of patent granted to AlonIo and Vim.
O. Wheeler on the sth Of July, 1su for an i'm
proysment in " Endless Chain Horse Power for
driving Machinery" for seven years from tbs sxpi
ration Of the said patent, which takes psee on the
sth day OF Juy 1855
It'll. ordered that the said petition be heard ct the
Patent Office on Monday, the 25h day Of June next
at II o'clock IN; and all persons are notified 70 sP-
pear and show cause, any they have, Why said Pc
tition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required 70
file in the Pstent Once their Questions specially set
forth i'm writing least twenty days before the dsy
Of hearing; all testimony fled by either party to be
used ct the said hearing must be taken and trans
mtted in accordance with the rules Of the once,
which will be furnished on application.
The testimony in the case will be closed on the
18th of June, 1885, dispositions and other papers re-
lied en- testimony, must be filed in the once on
or before the morning of that day; the arguments,
any, within ten days thereafter.
Ordered also, that this notice be published In the
Union, Intelligencer and Evening Star, Washington
c.; Dsily Republican BaltDore, Nd; Penn
sylvanisn, Phladelphis, Pa; Scientific American,
New York once q week for three successive weeks
previous to the 18th day Of June next, the day OF
hearing.
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By j. G MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
TOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS.
" SC, at Auction.-On FRIDAY afternoon, the
Goth instant, at 81 O'Clock, at the Auction Rooms,
| shall sell an invoice of fine Gold Watches, COM
prising-
Full jewelled Hunting Levers, Detached Hunting
Levers, suitable for ladies
Also, open faced Levers, Lepine, Silver Hunting,
and plain Watches
Also, small lot OF fine Gold Guard, Vest and Fob
Chains
Persons in want will do well TO attend the sale as
the goods will be sold without reserve Terms cash.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
apis Auctoneer.
&C. The above sale 10 unavoid a b! y
postponed until MONDAY afternoon, April 23d, at
same hour. J. c. MCGUIRE,
ap2l-d AuctiOneer.
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Wants.

UTAN rED.-A FRENCH WOMAN, WHO IS
w a Dress maker and hair dresser, wishes to
fnd place in a good family as femme de chambTs.
Apply at the Star Office.
XNJANTFD-A MARRIED MAN, with a small
w family, to supnnntend a small !aim miles
from the city. Protestant preferred. Apply to J.
o. III at this office. ap l9-3t'
UTANTED-THE SERVICES OF AN AC
w tive and intelligent coIOred lad. Apply to
VIM. MASTER,
900 Pa. avenue, near Tenth street.
ap 1875
A N EXPERIENCED HOUsEKEEPER wants a
n Situation-A middle aged lady, accustomed
for many years to manage the details of large
boarding house, as housekeeper, wants situation
She give satisfactory reference as to her enerQy
industry and experience, and the fidelity with which
she discharges duties conided 10 her, Address ''L
s, at this Office. ap l3-u
"ANTED-A COMPLETE FILE OF THE
w WEEKLY washington City, STAR since
its publication up TO the present date, for which
liberal price will be paid if s1ntt to this office.
an 3If
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4 CERTAIN CHANCE TO MAKE FOR
"A tune "A lady having acquired competency
in the Millinery business, is now DESTROYS Of dispO
ing of her establishment, and retiring into private
lie Her location is of the best in the city, and
is rare opportunity for enc acquainted with the
business. For terms and particulars apply at this
Office. mar 29-Im
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WATCH RErURNs.-Jscob Nichols, drunk
and disorderly, workhouse thirty days There
were seven dodgers in, each Of whom won't his
way this morning.
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For Sale and Rent.

EOR RENT AND FOR HlRE.-A two-story
- Brick Dwelling in the central portion Of the
city, suitable for private residencafor small Jam.
OF store or ofices for agents, being in the i'm
me iate nelgnborhood of the General Post Once
and tho Patent Once; a few doors from the later,
on 7th street. Kitchen in basement, also in ward
pump IN the yard Sable aud Carriage house Gas
in most of the rooms, all in first rate order.
Also, small frame house on Seventh ST., near
Boundary. So "'"'
Also, for hire, negro woman, first rate cook.
Apply to EDW. CHAPLIN,
Deputy Marshal, at City Hall.
ap 2l-3 (Organ)
HOUSE TO RENT-A VERY PLEASANT
IL House on L, between 9th and 10Th sts bay-
ing front yard, with shrubbery. Also, back yard,
with fruit trees, pump, SC. The house will be rent
ed with or wi bout furniture. Apply at No. sos or
$40 l. street, between 9th and 10th SITS.
ap l7-3t&
DOR RENT OR sALE-THREE MEDIUM
9th and streets. For further particulars enquire
at the corner 18th and l. sts., No. asa.
ap l9-lw<
LHOR RENT-THE OLD ESTABLISHED GRO
II Gerry stand, with the good will of the estsb-
lishment0 formerly occupied by the la'e Elexius
Slmms, on the southeast corner of 18th and F
streets west. To responsible person the rent will
be moderate. Apply at No $50 F street.
EOR RENT-THE STORE HOUSE NOW oC-
Il cupied by Barnes Mitchell, on Pa. avenue,
between 9Th and 9th streets. Possession given on
18th May next, on which time the present lease ex
pires. Apply to JAMES DIXON, ESQ, of this city,
or the subscriber, Cottage" Montgomery county,
Md. THOS CONNELLY.
ap l6--lw+
HANDSOMEFU FURNISHED PARI. ORs.- Two
III suits of Pariors and Chambers on the first and
second floors, handsomely furnished, is for rent with
or without board; There is gas in the house and a
bath room. Apply at MRS. NiCHOLSON'S, No.
27O street, corner of Eighteenth.
ap l3-lmt
EOR RENT-ROOMS FURNISHED IF RE
Il qpired, in an elevated and healthy part of the
city, south side Of the Smithsonian Institution. For
terms, which are moderate, apply on the premises
at the conner of Tenth and streets No. Lar
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TIE ALARMS OF FIRE, last night, were sew
orally caused by light in the direction of
Mason Island, and one in Alexandria.
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s. T. sHUGERT,

P.s.-Bditors Of the above papers VIII please copy
and send their bills to the Patent Once, with pa
per containing this notice. apr2o-lswow
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DOR RENT OR sALE-THREE MEDIUM
Il size three story Brick Houses on the corner of
9Th and streets For further particulars enquire
at the corner Of 18th and l. sts., No. asa.
an l9-lW<
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The CANAL AND THE Iron BRIDGKs.-We
notice that the mud-nachine Is az work, and
learn that several months will elapse before
the steam dredge, recently authorized by the
City Councils, and for which an appropriation
Of 81, 500 was made, can be obtained It
may, perhaps, be constructed in this city,
where the work can be executed as well a. In
any other Of the Union.
The experiment Of iron bridges may be con-
Hde-sd failure; or, at least. they are not az
reliable as wooden ones. Those over the
canal, though they were erected only few
years ago, had become ricketty, and were re-
garded as unsafe. In pursuance of law, Ellis
Bro. are now engaged in strengthening and
repairing the bridges. A substantial iron
pier u to be placed under all those over the
canal, except that (for foot passengers only
a. Tenth street, which is to have two pierre
We doubt not that the skillful and enterpri.
sung contractors will do their work we'll.
oABBArH SCHOOL CELEBRATION We learn
tnat mere Will be grand Sabbath school eel.
11tauSn on the third Monday in Nav next.
80. aen, after marching through the
.s;.~s1 are 70 proceed to the Smithsonian In
sntution, where services appropri ate 10 N.
occasion viii be observed. ~ WV
IHE MARKETS were we'll sunnlisa ,h;.
ing ana everything appeared in excellent con.
oitlon a. all the stands. In the 6sh marie,
shad we're selling for 37.c per pair: rock and
Rerch zac per bunch large rock 25c ssi each
Inefe are No material changes in the pricas .,
marketsbles. prizes VI
mMER We hear many complaints tbst
pumps 10 several parts Of tho citv bavs s;ths.
OecSme cry or iced rspairs The s,s,;srsd
~ ,hs prOoaDly ind remedy On apple alton
20 'he commissioners Of The wards in wh;.h
me pumps are located. ~ WHICH
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TIE SANDER SUIT-Wm. T. Dove against
j. II: McBlair--is still progressing in the Cir.
cult Court, The examin alton of witnesses has
been concluded. Some time was spent this
morning concerning the testimony which shall
be admitted. Mr.. Bradley, for the defendant,
was speaking when We left the Court room.
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an electric shock my heart beat high and
fast, nv frame trembled, and my mind was
filed with horror. However he recovered
and went home. No doubt now remained
upon my mind but he gave the advice for
my good; and I shall ever be thankful
that [ ever afterwards observed it. In the
meantime D. continued to drink, and short,
ly afterwards was found dead upon the
highway with his bottle by his side. Al
though I was quite young, yet this Incl
dent and the circumstsnhs connected with
it made ali indeIIbie Impression upon my
mind. Thirty-four or five years have pass
ed away and | have not drank a dram, and
I still pray God for grace and fortitude to
overcome every temptation, ever remember
ing DIS advice in the shade. May the
enlightening influences of the holy spirit
attend the readers heart, reminding him
that he is candidate for an immortal des-
tiny and that God in his word has express
ly declared that g no drunkard shall enter
the kingdom of heaven" and may all the
children that hear understand that "wine
is mocker and strong drink is raging and
whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise"
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Branch 5th.-Experiments & Essays.

l. For the best mode of cultivating corn :
how land should be prepared when the
grain planted: when and how the fodder
saved and the corn gathered-$2 and A & G.
2. For the best mode of cultivating to-
bacco and preparing for markets. and A
and G.
8. For the best mode of cultivating wheat,
and the value of guano and worn-out lands
for raising wheat its permanency, &c.-$2
and A and G.
4. For the best mode Of restoring worn
out lands; what manure to be used, and the
quantity and cost per acre-S2 and A and c.
5. Benefit derived from draining lands
A and G.
6. Benefit derived from plowing under a
crop of peas for manure, preparatory to
sowing wheat or other grain what pea to be
used-A and c.
7. Value of orchards to farmers: How
planted and cultivated to render them mos
useful-A and G.
8. Value ofzhedges as fences how plan
ted and cultivated efficiently, to keep GU
stock-A and G.
9. Different modes of plowing, and thei
applicability to soils and crops-A and G.
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each, so cts.
For the largest and incest variety of pre-
serves, jellies, jams, catsups, syrups,
&C., exhibited by one person, 50
Nicest sample OF either kind so cts.
Best sample of dried fruits, each, 81
Largest variety exhibited by one person l
Best sample domestic wine l
The mode of preparing each Of the above
must accompany the article.
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For the Spirit of the Age,

For the Spirit of the Age.
The Drunkard's Advice.-BY REV. T. B. N.
During my childhood my father lived in
the county of S. in the State of North
Carolina. In those days there was moth
ing said upon the subject of Temperance.
There was no one to raise his voice against
the evils OF intemperance saying "come
out of her my people, Rev 18-4th) and
consequently the conscience was asleep up
on the subject The vending of ardent
spirits was the chief traffic of the day.
My father carried on a distillery, and made
large quantities of brandy. Many came
to buy, amongst them an old gentleman by
the name of D. He came frequently and
would ask for dram and | always gave
him one or more. He had been a man Of
robust health, sound sense, good morals,
and fattering prospects for life. But in
an evil hour he yielded to temptation, par
took of the merry bowl, became a notorious
drunkard, squandered his fortune, beggared
his family, destroyed his health and be-
came miserable, suffering wreck Of hu-
manity.
Once upon bright summers morning
my father hired him to work after break
fast bottle was filled and he and | were
sent more than mile from home to hoe
corn. We set off in fine spirits, [ all the
time thinking, as we were alone, we would
have fine times. When we reached the
field, he said come, D. 'letus have dram, to
which [ assented The bottle was then
secreted under some weeds and bushes
We hoed around and D. went to see ''how
the bottle was coming on, without invi-
ting me to 90 with him. This was repeat
ed a second and third time until [ felt
considerably sighted. At length D. pro-
posed to 90 to a shade, and [ determined
to give him to understand that [ was not
pleased with his course Of conduct. AS
well as can remember the following CON
versation passed between US. D., what
good does it do you to take drains? ct
is a habit [ formed when [ was quite
young and can't quit it, Why, said
somewhat startled, can't you desist from
the use of ardent spirits whenever yor
wish? He answered with trembling
voice, eff should stop all at onceI would
die Child, if you knew as much as
turned to look at him, and O what a spec
facle was presented to my sight-an ole
man with eyes full of tears, quivering chin
bloated cheeks, pale lips, and tremblin:
limbs-the sight was too much for me,
felt as if | could weep. After a moment
pause, recovering a little, he began t
speak Of the state of his soul and body
saying he was ruined for time and eternity
We both felt on the occasion and he in
tone of deep feeling said, Tommy, neve
drink any more and you will make
smart man.
[ could not decide for some time wheth
er the advice was really intended for m
good or to save the liquor Yet
made a deep and lasting impression on m
mind Thus several months passed away
until one day traveller evidently yer
much agitated reined up his horse in fror
of our door and said there was man dea
not very far distant. We ran to the spo
t there lay old Mr.. D. apparently dying-f
! had a fit upon him. The conversation
! the shade flashed across my mind quick