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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-07-07

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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-07-07
Communicated |

Mr. Editor-In your issue of the lst inst, under
the caption "The Insurance Company" referring to
the company lately existing here you say;
Although generally looked upon failure, in
one sense not 1t paid dividend of forty-fve
per cent during the eighteen months it in opera
ton, and this tuo under loss of eight thousand dol.
lars, four thousand of which lost by investment in
stocks in New Orleans"
am satisfied the error you made anntentional,
and as was the President of the company during its
existence Of twentyone months wish to offer state
ment from the records showing the losses by stocks
and fire, Which l know you will willingly publish:
Citizens Bank stock $4,000, cost S26, 297 90
New Orleans City Consolidated Bonds, cost 4,712 so
Iotal coSI S3l ,UU9 81
When the company was put into liquidation by the
stockholders over three fou7ths voted for it. as the
charter required.
The above securities sold for $27, 925 reas-
ing loss of ,0S4 so. The sale was made in March
last. While the securities Deprecated the interest
fund was increasing, and made 81, 100 63 exceeding
the loss above stated 81 0S5 49, Your article would
perhaps lead to the conclusion that the losses by fire
were about 81, 600 The books show that the amount
paid for fire and river risks S14 835 2S. You will
perceive the difference is very great.
have thought this proper time, while the subject
is fresh in the minds of the citizens to call your atten
ton to it l may at some future time present some
facts in relation to the origin Of the investments and
the influences and which led to the dissolution
of the company. B. NJ. JOHNSON
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-07-07
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The planters continue to speak very avoraby of the
crops, corn especially
We learn that Judge Lewis has designated the I'd
Monday in July to commence the trial Of the of
Twitchell against Head for the parish Judgeshp of
Bienvile parish, the trial to take place in Minden.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-07-07

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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-22
Denth by lightning.

Jerome Carda1, relates that eight feapers, Who'll
were eating their dinner under an oak tree were
all struck by the same fash of Lightning, the ex-
plosion of which was heard far away. When
some people passing by approached to see what
had happened, they found the reapers, to all APP
pearance, continuing their repast. One still held
his glass il, his hand, another was in the act Of
putting piece Of bread into his mouth, third
had his hand in the dish. Death had come upon
them suddenly whilst in these positions, when
the thunderbolt fell i& sJ
Ten reapers, who had taken shelter under a
ledge, were likewise killed altogether during a
violent storm. Like those mentioned above,
they had profited by the necessary suspension of
labor to enjoy frugal meal A touching de-
tail, related by the Rev. Mr. Butler, who narrow
" escaped being . victim to the same storm,
shows with what rapidity the whole Of this joy
GUS group had been deprived Of life. One of the
up fortunate beings had dog in his lap at the
moment the Lightning fell. Whilst he caressed
the animal with one hand, with the other he off
fered it piece of bread. Both the man and the
dog were petriied, as it were, in this position.
The paralyzed hard still held the piece Of bread,
and the expression on the animals face seemed
to saw, "Give me some more ; come, give me
some more" p ~tti ~ =. Z.
To die with the rapidity Of lightning is 70 die
AZ rapidly as thought itself; for the flash which
kills 10 quickly, lasts time as brief as that
which but shows us the spoke of the wheel OF
locomotive--as that which but enables US to
see immovable in the air the ball which flies on
through darkness from the cannon's mouth -
M F0neeieUe iglfs ig5l3r ,nWGL f[Rl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-22

The Helena (Montana) Herald describes duel
between two indians, which shows that the red
men are often as punctilious of their honor and
have as much cool bravery as white men. Some
Indians ware at Holters saw-mill, near Helena,
when one Of them displayed his revolver, and
boasted so highly OF his extraordinary skill its
use that another brave of the party exclaimed,
"Ueh you can't shoot" and denounced him as
braggart, at the same time saying that he could
put him to shame Il his own game. iWhereupon
native No. proposed a test Of skill, giving his
opponent the advantage Of . rifle. his favorite
weapon This was at once acceded to, and imme-
diate preparations were made for dule in their
own peculiaf style. BY this time sbouti twenty
warriors had collected, and the party repaired 10
a spot near by, where they marked off about for
ty feet-the distance that was to separate the
dusky duelists, who meanwhile stood by mani
testing the utmost indifference. When all was
ready the two warriors took their positions,
standing with their heels on the mark, back to
back, the one with his revolver and the other
with his rife, The Indian who had been selec-
ted to conduct the affair waved hsspear two or
three times above his head, gave the terrible war
whoop and on the instant the two savages wheeled
and fired. Both fell-one shot through the brain,
the other pierced to the heart
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-22
Corcoran Art HalleryAMunitlcenl
Gift. f,s.,lsA

The Corcoran Art Gallery was to-day con.
veyed by w. w. Corcoran to a board of nine
trustees, to be held by them and their successors
in pcrpetuity a. free public gallery for the city
Of Washington. The government has used the
property for number Of years as headquarters
for the quartermaster generals office. and all the
rents now due, amounting to many thousands OF
dollars, are given to the trustees, to be used in
putting the building in order and buying works
Of nrt Mr.. Corcoran viii, during the year, en-
dow the gallery with a cash gift of three hun.
dred thousand dollars, and August Belmont, Of
New York, is going ~ give dozen Of the most
valuable pictures from his private collection Us
his contribution. Mr.. Corcorans gift .aggre.
gates something like one million dollars, and
places him among those to be ever spoken Of as
great public benetactors. te,,r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-05-22

From 20 years residence La sae county, and long
peiivnce IN the lamcr business, know the wants Of the
people and make II my study 10 snii my patrons q.
All IN want Of lumber TRY ME and shall be Satied
Thankful past liberal patronage hope by honesty and
fair dealing 10 merit a continuance OF the same.
0ct3- ". W. CALK1NS.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

sued, which beat Rpu or any other Bun. The
crowd ran for thelr nveg, seeking refuge IN all sorts
Of holes and corners evep rushing INTO skins and
natboats aud showing eat Into the ryer- Such
wreck OF wom0n'H gear was neyer before seen
almost any garment IN the female wardrobe could
have been picked up anywhere within two squares
Pickpockeu did very fair business, the rifY.ran
OF which the crowd was composed being considered.
As the police iOrce was on duty inside 0f the Jail
OF cQurse no arrests were made. .. f-.. M 80.
It IL but justice to say that the arrangements
made by Sheriff Curry for the unpleasant occasion
were admirable. There was not ehe slightest confu-
sion INSIDE the en- closure, ana the whole affair was
gone through with IN manner different from the
usual style as to be the subject OF universal remark
4ie sentence OF the law upon the culprits was exe-
crited With THAI dec0rnm aud s0emnity proper to
be observed, and Colonel Curry and ms assistants
deserve the praise OF the community therefor -
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
POLITICAL
CrATE OF NEW YORK.

| SfATE OF NEW YORK.
| ~ OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY srArEA
70 rur su.p,rv q. TIN. CO.! ASEAsy LEA * Aas.s issA
ss,a 4. .ai, S.,e succeeding the Mat NON
cay OF november next the following ocen
ids s %sm hpmsn S.n S''0n
A Asraer Gsas y the place G M Wheeler % T. Bristol
state Engineer and Surveyor the place of Van
Canal cemIs.!ons, n n the place Of stephen H.yt;
An inspector OF State Prson In the Of John Ham,
All whose terms Of Office VIII expire on The las. day Of
Judge Of the Court Appeals for the full torn OF eight
Aso JSage Of shs Count Of Appeals 70 tn Che une.pred
Of sSs
spponisa sy the Governor under thirteen
,g Apps. %
S S
wooarua apgoe.ed By the Governor under section thirteen
ss : Ss ss.S \ r. ss 9E The s r sss
oace vii expire On the asi day Of December next -
me AZ & % ire Fourth ssns s .S ,S 14
enh aud Fourteenth wards Of the city and county OF New
Also Senator for the Fifth Senate district comprising hs
Eah,h Ssh Fifteenth and Sixteenth wards Of the city
Also Senator for ths Sixth Senate district comprising the
tenth, Esyenh and Seventeenth wards Of the city and
a. Also Senator for the Seventh Senate district comprising
we sneent twentieth and Twenty wards OF the city
e: :: s.. s e: ss
and. ~
COUNTY oFricEEs' &tso gSv}e ~ Pc ELECTED FOB SAID
Tweny one Members Of Assembly,
D'stres Attorney, IN place Of Samuel y. Garvin VIII
as appointed to ~ the Vacancy occasoned by the resgna
Gum. ~ f'' - 80 -
Two Justices Of Superior Court places Of john
freeunan and freeman ~ Fhiap. who wers resreciiyey
appointed TO oil the vacancies occasoned by the ressson
Oh samuel T. Garvin, aud death Of Anthony D. Robertson
Asuass Of the Court Of coumon Pleas IN place 0fe0rrs
Judge Of the Marine Court in place q Michael c. ds0s'
Recorder, in place OF John X. Hackett
Two Supervisors u The places Of Walker Roche ana Hepry
Smith,
4 Coroner In the place OF William scgIrmcr
All whose terms OF oce will c'pre on thsiss day OF Be-
cenber next f0
yassers directed chap ss OF the laws OF 1850, entitled
"An act provide snbnttng the amended constuton
the OF the State passed April ~ 1868 pursuant
10 which amended constitution proposed by The Cons
twenty eighth eighteen hundred and sixyeight viii be cub
The qualified electors OF the State al the gene
raj election 10 be held on thu Tuesday succeeding The
win entitled to vote separately for against amended
constitution. except the Judiciary article or for or against
he judiciary article, for against uniform re OF a.
or or property qaaGcson Tor coadfsa men ""'
Respectfully yours,
...l.,ta r. 81. Secretary ef State.
CRY AND COUNTY or Nav YORK, Angus, T. isse}
certify the above 10 be- copy the origins, nottco
received Ov me this daE from tho ses,s;sgg e SITE
Sheriff Of the City and County Of New vovs
of nswsPAps are hereby aouHed no, tusss
49, uness specAly authorized 70 do bee
JAxEs oBRrEN. Sheriff.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

'S - = : S-S-~-~~--
Y uCT10N SALB OF BOOTS AND SHOES. ~ '.a e..rIl
n W. NJ HoLLlhGstEAD, AUCTI0NEER. rs
rfyLl- y. =. WHITEAOUSB 4 Co., E1lIff
4 s6ALESROOhS % AND % WARREN STREET,
- viii bold their next large sale Of - q i.
= BOOTS, SHOES, BkOIANS, BALkORALS, &C, ~
n WEDNESDAY, Angust %, st l0H o'clock A. n. q q.
This sale Wal comprise prime assortment of goods direct
from and adapted to city, Souhefp aud West
err trade. Catalogues ready on Tuesday. W
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
! 4 UCTION NOTICE
"A ~ 'i j. II. TAYLOR. Aucttoneer.
Z Household
:, l.,41. 49, 800 lots by catalogue. i,r
Drawing Room Suits, ''ssr-' -.
Paintings, Bronzes,
ngr-,fTqr- s. III. Staausry, Mirrors.
.., &2n,00O worth At
public auction, on this day "WEDNESDAY,
Mt IN ali eoautr raSt
public auction, on this day (WEDN
At the elegant residence,

-r.... ,rs "a West Fifteenth stroet,
beween Firth and Sixth commencing 10 O'clock
Drawing Rooms Suit. covered blue gold crimson
gold brocatel OF the richest description, viz
Sofas Arm Reception oval back chArg marquetere bos
wood Etageres plate glass uoors marble tops Secretary
bookcase tined with satin wood Music Cabinet, Velvet,
Brussels Carpets; Pier, Manel Mirrors; Lace CurtHin
Oornces, Bronze Ormou Chandelies Brocade Curtains
other eqen. ertss sisslc Brcnse sstuary repssssnng
CLOCK, sevres Dresden China Vases Ornamsnts snttqIe
Lava Vases, from Pompe and Hercuaneum Card Console
Tables magnicent Fhnoforte, celebrated maker
Stoo Cover; Music Books, Canterbury Turkish Reclining
Chairs Lounges, Hatssgnd French plate back
Rugs.
Chambers Rosewood, walnut Dressing Bureaus, Bed
sends pure Hair Masressos Spring do
Rockers, covered repa haircloth Dining Room Hertz
Patent Dining Table, Buffet elegant Sets Raby, Crystal
0lassware Silver Casters Tureens Savers, Dinner Tea
servce Spoons Forks Pitcher. French China Dinner Set
1B0 pieces ivory handle Table Cutlery, Table Linen. LIB
500 volumes choice Books. Also other Furniture of
the servanta' apartments Baaement Kitchen Furniture.
The aucoecr would call attention Of hts friends
and the public to this SALE The catalogue comprises the
largest richest assortment Household Furniture offered
auction this The house Furnished than
months the furniture IN excellent ORDER Parties WISH
attend this sale take Fifth stages Sixth
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

pY AKCR JonNsrOr, AUcTloNkEk. 't
~ once and Baesroom ~ NNssau STREET.
JUffNyrON VAN rASsRlL VIII seu Friday, g,,h. n
0h O'clock their saiesroom, Nassau street, ,urgs
soneus of Household furniturs Pxnos Mirrors 20. Par
uculArn 10. morrow.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

IlY ARCH. JOHNSTON, AUCrroNEER
0ace and sa!saro9rg p a s;sAy street
.JOaNSTON a VAN TASSELL viii Bvii this day, AZ II
6clock Al their sAiesroo, 81 Nassau street large
ment u Tine Cnromos, Engrsvf ngs Coored rims &c.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

J. wILDEY, AUCTIONERR.-LARGE AND PER.
h emptovy s~le OF Household Furniture,
pero seven octave Panofors Fenrch Pier Mirrors
ssisns q the eprs o. the large brown stone resi-
CANT French satin brocatel and rep Suits Centre Ia
bles &c rich Dining Room Furniture and Table Wars anc
In catalogues. y y ~
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

MYER ELSAs AUCTIONEER, SELLS THIS DAY, AT
lM liz O'clock, at l97 Sheriff street. the contents OF
also lot Of Sale IN lots
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

ID this day, at ID O'clock; S East fhyfouith street,
large Stock and Fixtures of Ane eConieconeryars Tables
Capdes, Fixtures, &c. Dealers Invited. n. ..-
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

RowERY THEATRE: b.
OF the accomplished ana beautiful pantomimist,
~ ~ NILE. MARIETTA RAvEI. l.
roO SsT 9As 4He RAyEEh NEE
y New Scenery &c Mr. r. L. Connolly Diego.
y CART0uCHE, THE HIGHwAyMAN OF PARIS.
FRIDAY EvENINi;, FAREWELL BENEFIT OF NILE.
y MARIETTA RAvEh.
NNs MARY MITCHELL and Mr. ]. ALBAUGH will ap-
pear on Monday evening next. ~ -,
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

and slowly wound sts way ou os the ps,evn \, tne
and manly. though not dcfanty, the wiIic o'srs a.
rived rived upon the gailowh Ceionei Curry reSd me
rssher o'Brisn repeated the service a ~. A,,..
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
SALES AT AUCTION.

DY MAX BAYERsDORFER, AuCTIONEER.-sELLs
ID Friday, August ~ la2S Broadway corner Thirtieh
street. the IxQp Saloon, elegantly htted splendid bus
ness placsi bargain tha day at private sae w
RBEH HArHEwAY, AUCTIoSEER. WILL SELL
~ Thursday 26th, at II O'clock 50 Yesey street, the
Stock of liquor and cigar deaer also Backng. Wrapping
Paper, Teas, &c. =
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
II ENRY B. HERTs, AUCTIoyEER.
IL VALUABLE RESTAURANT SPLENDID CHANCE.
on THURsDAYs. X. AUGUST p, AZ Jga .O'CLOCk,

CHUBCH STHEEE
The valuable Lease and Fixtures OF the said Resaurant
wth marble tops rich rosewood Beer Pump Gas
Fixturea French Range with Boler made by Mopneuse
DgparQuete; copper Cooking Utenfls Ice Housej rich
China, Glass; Cutlery and siver Ware Chatting Dishes
Crockery, extension and TOP Tables airs Show
case &e oTerns rare opportunity to any one wishing
lively without reserve on account OF the owner leaving the
The New York herald., 1869-08-25
pY A. M. CRIsTALAR, AUCTIONEER
- Roceiver's Sale of Copartnership Dissolution
DEM. r. THEALL AUCTIONEER-LARGE AND AT.
ID tracve sale of Household Furniture, Mirrors

pets, &c. - u. ---|-- IT
BARKER 4 THEALL VIII sell by auction this day Cwed-
nesday AT 10x O'clock at the Commercial saesroom No
CorAndt street. very fine OF Household Fur
ngs dc2 via. Rosewood and walnut Paror Suits, in
green and fancy RPS Centre and Fancy Tables Bookcases
Suits wardrobcs Sofas Lounges. Chairs Mirrors Hair
Mattresses Brussels and Ingram Carpets China Class &C.
Also, TO pay advances,
~ nne colored and plain Engravings,
original OIL Pinlngs
1Wtlder's Salamander Safes, &C.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

q THIS DAY, August 8, L-l' -. ia
at 10z O'Clock, at the auction No. North William
street. general assortment Of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, comprising Parlor Sua Bureaus, Sofas, Tables,
Chairs Extension Tables, black walnut aud plain Bed
seads Washstands Looking Classes large Mirror Carpets
lot q Machinss' Tools Also narahss sale Of Cloths.
lin Dresses, sontags, Hoods, Shaws, Coaks, A.
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

IlENRY DREHER 4 HOPSON AUCTIONEERS-
This day, August 2b at lO19 O'clock, at II Bowery,
large hot Of plumbers Basns Sizes plain and fancy
also lot of Braas Taps &c for piubers o lbs White
Lead, 100 dozen Frying Psns, IA. ~ .-I-f n '-'
Also. at IL O'Clock,
Contents Of Wine and Lager Beer saoopChars, Tables,
Counters Ice Boxes Glassware Picturbs large Mirror,
Vhskev. Gin Cider gibs n ariic he -"
The New York herald., 1869-08-25

len MINUTES PAST TWO O'CLOCK
the gangways were cleared and preparations COM
menced for the execution OF Moody. Tie prisoner
was accompanied 70 the scaGOid Dy Rev. Dr. s. Il.
Towes, OF the Methodist churen, and two colored
ministers-Rev w. X. Reves ana Rev. B. NJ Will
hanson. both OF the Methodist church. The pris-
oner, nko ms ~ nniort9nase companion IN CRIME aud
the ladder with firm footsteps. The sheriff real
the sentence OF the court when the clergy
portion OF the Scriptures (Paus Second EplstIe to
the Corinthians. chap. W. and ofering short
thng to say, Moody repeated about the substance Of
his statement rclteralnR his depla OF having COM
mitted tile murder lie SAID he felt secure ~ 10 hls
him grace 20 meet death. Ie implored MS youpg
friends to take warning oy has terrible fate and Keep
out OF bad company-lt WAS bad company xnich
brought INN to Ills bad end. w
Tne hymn commencing
There ia n fountain Glled with blood
was then sung, after which prayer was offered bv
Rev. Dr. keyeis- Va winch tie prisoner Joined de-
vOutly. The work OF piuiOnllag the prisOtaer apd
adjusting the rope was soon eliected and while the
wretched man was repeating Jesus receive me
and the sentence Of the law was consuin mattel TSs
drop fell at twenty six minutes past lwo and NE MAS
pronounced g. sxllnSt lourtosn and iislf minutes
10 his friends VINO fad brought q neat wsnuf co,rn
on the ground to receive 1t.
B MOoDY's SISTER
was near the JAIL and when the drop fell became an
much affected rs to nave to be porne from Inc scsna
= SCENES AND INCIDENTS.
H q more God -t0rssxsn, heartiese r9bble was cvor
c0ngregated together We c0ngratulate onrselves
that our lll-f0rvane has never compelled IA To he
witness OF the TACT As The drop he'll from under
the men the raQ-tag- and bobtAu that allsd eyerv
vacant space within Two or three squares would Act
up u proonged cheering. ~ though n was most
acceptable diversion gotten up expressly FOR their
amusement,
The handful Of policemen detnAted IN q ruard ont.
side were ran over and trampled under loot ana it
lDoks little ike retribution when II II knuwn ttat
two persons received accidental wounds from the
bayonets ot the muskets IN the baRds Of the men
rhus rDughiy treSted. ~ .g'1AN rrfsnH N = ,
Thirty ronnds Of ammunition wss tsusa 20 each
man, to be used M the event Of a. emergency rc-
qunIngt.- s.'-- .@-+' =
Acarriage or barouche laden with Vile women
waA - eBerQRohod HpOn that u Geve wuJ bo<t4ly ]
hnhai0g tAe Whole dirty crowd IN ths str6st. me
losse wes 0veithrown also, ana m ts sall sest0usly
injured htgie chsld. 'l oil't HfN .77T--'
panic wxs orsssed by fool shouting out, "A
not riot. 0avinS fylsndAn and stAfnnede en-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25

Dickens, in speaking of pawn
brokers' duplicates, says they are
tho turnpike tickets to the road of
poverty. .h;,a oo,rhos 90 -
,ontlr that it burst one of hls Aps
balls.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25

WN hile the remains of the late
Secretary of War, Gen. Rawlins, were
lying in State at Washington, an
unknown party consisting of three
ladies and gentleman visited the
corpse, and left beautiful bouquet
of flowers and evergreens, arranged
in the form of star. the entire ar
rangement being about twenty inch
es in diameter. Accompanying it
was a card with the following in
scription "Ou this altar of the
greatest sacrifice for our country's
good, the Lone Star State offers her
emblem as incense to renewed frater-
nal love. Maynard sister, yet she
is still sister" The officers in
charge placed the tribute at the foot
of the coffin.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-09-25
Sflisttllalleous.
A GAME THAT TWO CAM PLAY

A week at une watering place, ana
most of the time each day spent in
the company of Mr.. MAXWELL, the
gentleman whom Miss Ellsworth's
old friend, Ned Whitaker, had in
troduced to her one morning on the
piazza. She had sailed with him
along the shore on the moonlight
evenings, and she had danced with
him in the thronged drawing rooms.
Miss Ellsworth was not q flirt,
who distributed her ideals among
many gentlemen, and she had found
her ideal nearly realized in Mr..
MAXWELL. Only the evening before
their talk had withdrawn itself from
the general topics to which each had
been congenial, and in her admira-
ton of his intelligence and manli-
ness, she had encouraged an ap-
proach to that personal sort of con-
versatinn which relates to love and
matrimony.
And now to find Mr.. MAXWELL,
this morning, with his coat off and a
smiths apron on, engaged in mend
ing lock! The lock was on the
door that led to the middle of the
front piazza, where the fashionably
dressed ladies and gentlemen were
sitting or promenading.
His back was toward her as she
approached, leaning on the arm OF
her friend Anna West. She recog.
nlzed him, looked intently at him,
gave her companion over to party
of young ladies near, and then stop
ped and spoke to him:
do you like that sort of work
Mr.. MainwellT 2 she asked.
Il do, Miss Ellsworth. 1 believe
| am natural mechanic
1t appears very odd to see yor
doing this
1T is my trade he replied, rising
from his work and turning to her.
Her cheek blanched a little. You
trader she said family.
Yes, "trade," Miss Ellsworth
The proprietor said the lock needed
mending, and l told him l coult
mend it for him.
The party of girls came along jus
then. After wondering at Mr.. Main
well awhile, and laughing a
him; they proposed ride. Their,
were three carriages for them all
These would take the party.
Ned Whitaker here joined them.
What the deuce are you abou
here p he exclaimed to Mr.. MAXWELL
'Ahr he added, when the latte
turned and glanced at him; bu
while you are here, you might a
we'll enjoy YOURSELF
Mr.. MAXWELL excused himself froI
joining the party, and they went
leaving him TO finish his work.
Miss Ellsworth left him withou
any word at parting.
1T is WE'LL he muttered to himsel
If she cannot take me as | am, sh
IS not worthy of me. The woma
that marries me must take me fC
myself
He stood and looked after her ii
she disappeared. She did not ono
look back. He gave his shoulders
shrug, compressed his lips, uttered
cynical humph!' and turned to fiji
ish his work.
FLet it be so,' he muttered, whe
he was through and was putting O
) lis coat. Il thought that perhaps
had found a woman after my Ow
: heart. Amidst this world of wealt
. and fashion, she, too, has lost hi
IT, soul. Let her GO
He avoided her thereafter. f