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PARENTAL INHUMANIrY. In the early part of
eighteenth century, farmer condemned to
safer the extreme penalty Of the law for steal
ing His wife called to see him a few days previ-
Gus to his execution, and take last FAREWELL when
she asked him:
"Ny dear, would you like the children to see you
executed q
No" replied he, "what must they come for!"
"Thats just like you," said the wife, ''you never
wanted the children to have any enjoyment
Bob Bunkum is bright specimen of Young
America and a Know Nothing. Bob's father is an
old Pennsylvania back woodsman, and of course an
old fogy At the recent election Bob went up to
vote, and the old man, knowing him not to be
twenty-one, challenged him.
Bob looked his Indignation, and stoutly declared
himself to be of age
''How! Bob,' said the old man, 'can you stand
up there and face me down. Don't know ? Wasn't
| there !n
Thunder and tightnin','n said Bob, "spose'n you
was! Wasn't there too?"
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x "Boss, want twenty-five cents"
N'Twenty-fve cents! How soon do you want it,
Jake!n
'Next Tuesday"
Gas soon as that You can't have it, have
told you often that when you are in want of so
large a of money, you must give me at least
four weeks notice! !n
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There have died in 1855 in the United States,
43 persons whose age exceeded 100 years. One
hundred and sixteen persons were killed on rail
roads and 176 ON steamboats,. The amount of
property destroyed by fire in the United States in
1855 was over 13000,000; and 119 lives were lost
at fires
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We once heard good old Methodist parson
take on in this way: "As | was once riding
along ON one of those beautiful western prairies,
with my dear wife who has since gone to heaven in
a buggy
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

Gen. Shields, in letter dated at Farbaults,
Minnesota, declines ball invitation as his whole
time is employed in commencing the world anew"
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

INNOCENCE, A writer of q love tale, in describ-
ing his heroine, says: Innocence dwels in the
rich curls of her dark hair" A critic commenting
on the passage, says: Sorry to hear it; we think
it stands a perilous chance of being combed OUT
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

1t is said that the deficit in the post Office depart
ment, the present year will be about two millions
and half of dollars, or three-quarters more than
last year
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

A HARD HIT. Lord Colbourne was in the habit
of saying that corporate bodies would bear being
hit rather hard = and in speaking of one composed
of clergymen, dean and chapter he said to the
present Earl of Albemarle: "a dean and chapter
shall be composed of the best men that ever lived
they shall be unexceptionable in their individual
character, but in their collective capacity they
would divide murder among them"
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A Western pedagogue, in teaching the young
mind how to shoot" found it very difficult to i'm
press the letter "Gn upon the memory of an urchin
of four years. He finally asked the young hopeful,
by way of illustration
"What does your father say to the horses, when
he wants them to turn to the right y
"Hep. git along 2;40!n exclaimed the youthful
prodigy, his countenance lit up with animation.
The teacher has since adopted different manner
of illustrating his subjects
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NJEWELL IL WILLIAMS Attorneys and Counsellor
IN at Law, Main street, Coloma:
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HOLLIDAY, w. F., Proprietor of Virginia Saloon
Il Il Main street, Coloma.
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MCCONNELL & CO., Dealers in Provisions anC
lYM Groceries, Garden Valley,
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"UNTRESS, JOHN L., Proprietor of the Bricl
II Il Store,' Coloma
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MCCONNELL " CO., Agents of Wells Fargo Il CO.
I'VE Express, Main street, Coloma.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

ORLEANS HOTEL, Bramer & Bro, Proprietors
~ Main street, Cooma.
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II NOX, R. X. 81 CO., Dealers in Oil and Camphene
m 81 Washington street, San Francisco.
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JACKSON, NOONEN 6 CO., Importers and Dealer
- in Paper Hangings 70 street, Sacramento.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

JOHNSON, GEO. c. " CO., Importers and dealers il
- Iron and Steel 36 and 80 Battery St. San Francisco.
The Empire County argus., 1856-02-09

HOLMES M, Dealer in Provisions and Groceries
u ID Main street, Coloma.
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II ONG, ]. F. Justice of the Peace, Office at Messrs
H Newell Il Williams, Coloma.
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GENERAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

A MEXICAN HOUSE, Crocker IL Fox, Proprietors,
IA Piety Hill, Cooma.
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nAVIS, L., Baker and Confectioner, Main street
EI Cooma.
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the constiOnns Is mistaken la Aribuiing 10 an error
the insertion Ia the Aoae Of an article from the Steele
The Prussian prime minister Baron Manteuel In apply
ing 10 the House OF Deputies for money ON Wednes-
day last said "The credit that had been voted two years
before and the consequent fitness Of the army to take the
ment Since the bellgerent powers had by felt
themselves induced by the negotiations now going
suspend their ornaments aud since the Queen England
in her last speech from the throne had specially declared
that these preparations would still have TO be continued in
their full extent for that the Prussan government
must direct its attention TO the Baltic
WAR PREPARATIONS IN RUSSIA
Letters from st Pelesbursh and Warsaw published in
the German papers, give details of the extensive prepare
tons made by Russia for continuance OF The war and
state that point has the former energy OF the military
departments been abated.
BALTIC
portion of the advanced squadron of the Baltic feet
about to be under the orders Of Captain Watson O.
steamed up ready forleaying Sphead last
ming, February 3d.
The possible contingency of war close TO the frontiers Of
Prussia warned that nation mperatively maintain her
military preparations to their present state and If requi
SITE TO increase them.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Upon the that Messr Rothschilds offer for funding
had been accepted by the firm the Chancellor of Ex-
chequers minimum, which is equivalent to about per
cent for consos the market at experienced una-
vorabe reaction total fall Of per cent from the OPEN
ing prices at period shown towards the close
steadness manifested, but the final quotations
were still 4 per cent below those of yesterday. The
aggregate OF the subscriptions amounted to upwards of
f30,0O0,0O0 Notwithstanding the temporary withdrawal
Of so large from the money market quetude pre-
vailed to-day in Lombard street and elsewhere but no
pressure was experienced .. .. .a
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act 81 refuse as Il may please and Il placed beyond
the reach OF law The monarch bows 10 the law and
compelled yield hsprerogaiive at the oostool Of JUS
toes Story's Com. on Const, section 1874
No act has been passed suce the adoption Of the con-
sttuton, creditable 70 Congress or in which the
people have deeper interest than that establishing the
Court Of Claims and ii is not to be doubted that It's abors
viii be properly appreciated by Congress and its decisions
treated with the respect to which they are entitled under
the constitution. LEX
WAsHlNGToS, March 8, 1856. a
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LOCAL N r. wS.


Tar WEATHER RIvER, rro.-wntcr still fingers with
u.s. and all shiveringy testify, not In the least soften
ed BY March sun, On Sunday evening favored
with slight sprinkle Of snow, which still remains with
the whole Of yesterday the weather intense
cold the mercury falling degrees below the frcez
ing point The Alexandria Gazette OF yesterday morning
says:
1.-THE ice rapidly disappearing from the river under the
influence Of the spring weather had at the close Of
last week In few days. we presume the steamboat. viii
their trips 10 Washington. The trips to Mount
Vernon, too, will recommends shortly"
The southern boats make two daily trips between this
city and Aqua Greek.
FmrTwo frame buildings Tenth street. adjoining the
lumber yard OF Mr. Fugt destroyed by yesterday
afternoon. They owned by Mr. Lyons.
THr CASE OF EpwARps.The jury in the OF Edwards
brought in a verdict Of guilty Of mansaughier"
Great fears are entertained for the safety OF the Long
Bridge On the Virginia side many Of the piles been
forced from their places By the breaking mp Of the Ice
Rev Mr.. wfetts delivered lecture last evening at the
Smithsonian Institution on ''Tbe Man for the Times
NATtoSAL THrATnr.Mr. Eddy appeared last evening In
the character OF Jack Csde This part which Mr.
rest has made peculiarly his and say that Mr. Eddy
did not disappont his audience Of whom familiar
with the mastsfly dencston Of The great original in
Judgment ordinary compliment As whole, the per-
formsnce excellent Several Of his points fairly took the
house by storm.
Mn. DrsrsTrns eosersr--Mr. Dempster in excel
lent voice last evening" sang his exquisite ballads with
pathos and depth 81 feeling which resched all hearts Eel
dom have In this city Intelligent and fashion
able audience,
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MADISON, (wis March l0.Goyernor Barstow addressed
message the legislature Saturday denying uris-
dieon Of the supreme court in the the disputed
goyernorshp protesting against It's action and
to resist with all within his department any intorr
upon his rights. The message referred
tee The decision Of the court will probably be rendered
day The democrats had meeting Saturday and deter
mined to sustain Barstow.
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On the a2d uL, Coumbia Texas, WEEAIs
OF tho Rev. MasoH H. WEEas, although The Estab
lished Church Of England,
Virgina with Ibsraizcd
Dr. WEsas resident physicisn city and although
young we known and highly In his professional
social character. f
He smigraed Texas, with bis family 1885,
his health since which period be acquired
sion, and commanding reputation gentleman
relations Of life. he died CALMLY pence God,
rounded by his beloved and
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q u fICIA l..

TREASURY DrpARrSrsr, December I, 1895.
Notice hereby holders dated
that this will purchase OF of
said when the offered pot
LIST June and win therefor the following prices
For OF the loan OF leto premium OF 10 For
Of is and s4 Of 10 For
Of $780, called Texan indem
stock premium OF And for stock Of the loan OF
1885, sdeemxbc l2 November, 1896 n
Treasury prior let day Of January per
.cevsd between the LIST January
of2 and received ser the 3I.t
and prior TO said s Of June premium Of
Interest will be allowed ssd stocks specified
In the certificates from the Lei Juy sssoed with primer
pal Of the certificates received prior LIST January After
thai das the interest viii be allowed In addition The
from let the of their receipt In
days. allowed In addition
sciic
Certificates transmitted this department under the
assigned United States
interest prior the Is, Jasusy ner by party
entitled 0 receive the purchase money.
for these stocks will be made by drafts upon
Boston, New York, Phisdphis, pars
entitled receiv. the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary Of the Treasury
Dec I--dtisJuneh
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BALrMoaE March 10Flour steady and generally un-
changed Howard and City Mills firm and held at
81 rs. Wheat is rather highersales Of white 81 65
81 7s red at 81 90 81 g. Corn has advancedsaes of
white at SO 81 cents yellow at 81 So cents Provisions
exhibit but little animation Mess pork sold Sl6 I214.
Bacon is principally confined to obbng losaes shoul
ders at sh asa cents sides at 0S cents. Lard rner
in bbls., l04 cents; in kegs, IL cents.
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CHINSON's Practice, yct. The Practice Cours
IL lnsnce United States by Conway Robin
son, ia voiss-seeond volume just issued. - -
TRANCK TAYLOR
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New YonK, March o-The brig Demarars, from Carde-
mas, sunk in New York harbor last night by boating
Ice The escaped in boat and landed at Governors
Island, nearly dead from cold
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LoUrfLLE March 0.lntsllgenee has reached here Of
collision between the steamers Henry Lewis and Edward
Howard, when Evansville The former was sunk From
fifteen 10 twenty lives lost.
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BosTos, March lO-The thermometer sunrise to day
stood at zero AT White River Junction. Vermont indi-
Gated 20 degrees below The schooner
from Pensacola for New York. arrived here day. leaking
badly. She had been blown of the coast twice.
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Report The Commercial Reiaons Of the United States
10Th all Foreign Nations prepared under the direction of
the Secretary Of State in accordance with resolution of
the House OF Representatives OF December a. 1885, and
transmitted to that body March 10, 1856. t..
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prize bEEFi Prize beof!t shall sell Saturday
ing ut my stalls IN Centre Market,
tied this winter The
tend 10 divide equally bew the
city, after deducng cate
thousand dollars, 20, ,OO0) The will
cost Of The stock and hope friends and the public
general will this charitable
stock rasd BY Mr. John Delaney county
ginia sl JOHN HOOVER,
Mar Il-d5ls
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JOSEPH II. THOMPSON, Draper and Tailor, tat
Wall s,ephenss No 39i PennsyIvania
Of the National Hotel. #.es'
New goods elegant spring vestDgs styles
and OF the latest
m * I4 Z x
Mar li--eed6i
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VALUABL Land and BOOks-scarce.
Illinois Bouniy Land Patent hook
late giving the Of the
and description and location Of the Of land which they
entitled.
Pension United s,stes, volumes; showing she
allowances Of all entitled
the different States and Territories oftbe United
TAYLOR MAuRY BE- okraiers, have for sale copies
the above books pension those
In land agency business.
ar .near9 street,
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Neo Post 0foes.-The following named new post offices
have been established and the following gentlemen appoint
ed postmastefsi
Bass Greek, Rock county, wisconsin Nathan p, Any,
postmaster.
Fcrtilis, Limestone county, Alabama ]. A. Arne post
master.
Preston Fillmore county Minnesota L. Preston, post
master
Ballard postmaster.
Beth Eden, Newberry county, South Caroins W. w.
McMorris, postmaster. Re-estnblished.
Michsels Mills, Marion county Virginia A. s. Michael
postmaster.
Gomber, Guernsey county, Ohio John FordyOe, post
master,
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tNrERioR prPARrMENr.

Agricultural Dieisioa Of the Patent 06es.Kfng Philip
Corn-Nr. Browne having recommended this variety Of
hcssrs Yimorn, Andrieux, Co., the celebrated
botanic seodmen and cultvators Paris for lie adapted
ness cold climate seed to them, OF which
they make the following report You bad the kindness
year send aud recommend especially sample OF
King Philip corn which proved be excellent variety,
and will, have doubt, suit very well our climate,
under which all other kinds Of Indian rpened with diff
outy except in very favorable We therefore
anxious to propagate the King Philip and would CON
slider favor you would have the kindness procure for
u.s. from reliable source about bushe and send II to
Messrs. 7. H. Thorburn Co.. New York, who have few
things to send by steamer and who win forward it," This
variety Of has done well In northern States
but does not prove valuable south Of Delaware.
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TIE VERY LATEST ny TELSeRhrH

LoSpoS Saturday-s.45 a. m. Feb. 23.--Count 0rof
arrived ~ Paris Thursday night The conference win open
on Monday next The Aoniew Of yesterday states that
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ny e. w. HOTELEh, Amessonesr
TRUSTEES SALE or VERY VALUABLE REAL EsTsrE.-
ON osn.sdsy, 10Th of March, 1876,
Of Tune, A. u. 1872
In hrf A. s. folio. Sa 23s 03s,
FIR Washington In the Dic, of Colombia
public sucn IN font - nc peisis.s o'eoek,
aud No TO- IN the subdvor made heirs %
nusbeyed
Terms One fourth cnsh,
sis, Twelve, and
and be secured by deed Oft
of sale complied from
risk and ~ the FIRST purchaser.
Al convsysncing Al the cost Of the purchaser.
JOHN A. LINTON,
WIN. n. wAkp,
1rwsices
e. w. BoTELER,
Feb It'd Aucionesr
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Great fears entertained for the safety OF the Long
Bridge On the Virginia side many Of the piles have boon
forced from their places BY the breaking mp the ice
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THr CASE EpwAnps.The jury in the OF Edward,
brought in a verdict Of guilty Of manslaughter"
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FnrTwo frame buildings Tenth street, adjoining tn
lumber yard Of Mr.. Fug destroyed by fire YESTERDAY
afternoon. They we're owned by Mr.. Lyons.
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Rev Mr.. Wietts delivered lecture evening at the
Smithsonian Institution on ''Tbe Man for the Times
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aESERAL rrws.

PEEsoSAL-Ion. Robert foombs arrived ia Augusta on
the 9th ins on bis way home to attend to some pressing
private engagements
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By N. =. WRIGHT, Gsorgsto~n.
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR Ann MoLAasEs At AUCTION -
~ On Wednesday ins ~ O'Clock r.
A. ~ Doage wharf, the Of the William Chase,
sitting Of
30l hhds. choice snd prime sugar
42 bbis. choice moiasses.
EDWARD q. WRIGHT,
Mar t-6H Aucioneor.
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EHOM London and Paris
i Howard's Laws Of the british Co
West Indies; 2 vols.
Debates on the Quebec Bill in l774;
Aubers His DRY Of the British Power
Hough's Political aud Military Ev
1885 To 1919: vols.
Flin'off's Rise and Progress Of the Ii
vol.
Wilks's History OF the Half Century
Cbeshire's Resolts of the British Cen
State Papers growing out Of the War
10 vols.
Jacoh-ScIence des Finances, tire d
erns des Etass de pEurope Y vols
De Martens Il DE Cussy-Recueii
autres Actes Diplomaiiques s vol
DE MaTtens-Recueii de Trai'es des
vols.
De Martens > Csnses Ceiebres du DR.
DE Msrtens-Houveiles Csuses Gel
vols.
Imported, with many other valuable '
Mar III
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-10-16

PLAIN TALKING They nave a straight forward
way in doing business in Arkansas that is perfectly
refreshing A7minis,er out there, a few weeks ago.
undertook to come down on slavery. Tho next day
one Of the 'Deacons', dropped him a line saying
the people IN his sdiggngs went to chursh to hear
the devil abused and not slavery and If he persisted
~ violating their taste any further, all that he had
70 say was that geese still grew feathers and North
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-10-16
WHOLE N 9s9
hlil11nrnlrs.

iailor' while travelling the lakes was lately
asked by Yankee, where he lived; what his bust
ness was 30 to which be replied, that he lived in
Toledo, and that his profession was sitting on the
smooth side ofpoverty and jerking out the cords of
"A DAMPER,-A young man lately volunteered his
services to a young lady from, party, On the way
he oudgelled his brains for interesting topic Of
conversation to amuse her with; he could hit upon
nothing until they met several cows Here was a
topic which the swain instantly laid hold of, and
with much simplicity, remarked
NOW, aih't il strange what methcrly appear
ance akeow hAs!'t
To which the young lady replied Il do not think
it strange at all, Nsif that cow should have a
lnotherly appearance 10 oalf!,.
Humphi the calf was silent during the rest of the
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-10-16
FAIRVIALE SEMINARY.

- -. WR NUWNtI IADIEN p
~ HIS, INSTITUTION is Lo0AlEo IN TIE
county, Pa, ne mles nurih Of Wilmington, Dell with
wh eh easy communication is lsd by daily stREes. The
Winter se ssnE will commence nu heath of tenth month
oe,l9nheT,l and continue q Mseks, The CoURSE OF
branches Of II thorough ENGLISH EDUCATION, as
well as he Latin and French languages. LECTURES
English Ian age and lterate the Ma ural Sciences,
the Prlnciples Of Anatomy and Physo ogy, Physical
Geography Astronomy, aud upon ether branches that are
taught IN the school, Fl eeH
fERMs-rnition. light and boarding. including wash
ing S5i per term ot22 weeks, So extra vi be charged
for Latin and French Each pupil must he furnished with
FqT further niermat address the Principal or each
er, Fairvlle L. D., Chester county Pa,
HANNAH w, SHARpLESS, Principal.
JESSE ". SHARPLESS, Proprietor.
JAGKSoN GRAVES and
Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-10-16

= -. III r. Snbscribars would lufdrfn their ffien
al and the public generally, that they have co IN
MttEAAt nenoed business in Pye's building, between
,sSsaS-I Fitth and Sixth streets and ratna, where
theV III Hgh and Low
siinodery and Marine Steam Fngines aud BOILERS Shrn
ing ii work and Machinery Ol description CHSt
ings md Carriage Axes furnished To order, 'rhe sub
scfihers all pfaci ira men, we'll acquainted with the
business hope by strict attention to recelya liberal
share of patronage. WALTON n ARMSTRONG.
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PHILADELPHIA WlLMlNGT0NSS BALI TlM0RE
RAIL-R o a ID.
Fall Advancement

H,ssfsnuEsSsa NsEgaHHamn ts 49,
ssssssssiss:9 Ess;;s ID fss s
nm and after AfONDAYDA Sen. lst 1856, the pas
" senger Trains, will leave as follows =,
PASSENGER TRAINS LEAYEfor BALTIMORE
at $50 a M, IN, tExpressl and II IN
Wilmiug ton at goa m, 4l5 and IL IN
New Caatle az 8 30 n. and 4.l5 pm
Middletown at $40 M, 4,l5 pm
Dover Mt .. 20 and ALB p M A. IL,
WfminEtoa at i.sO and II so m, $40 and lN,l5pm
New Castle at a N and 5.25 p m
AIiddletown at u mand $50 pun
Dover az 8 o IN and s. go I'm
III Trains for Baltimore leave Wilmington NJ 94O m
2 65 p. m. and 1929 A. M, n Il
Baltimore and Haver de Grace Accommodation Irain
leaves Haver-de Grace at am
baltimore at5 IN "a,
oOWsi Leave Pbiaiep pha for PeTryyllle ana nterine
diate places, att P. NJ. GEORGE A. PAhkbh,.
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An old lady had q faYorte nephew, who was
student at Catherine Hail. and about whom she was
very anxious, She inquired of his tutor how he con-
dueted himself. '0h very we'll, indeed madame,
replied the latter; he sticks to Cstharine Hail.
Sticks to Cafharfae Hall, does heP the young re-
probate but his father was Just like him-always