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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1869-03-26
CleODatra's Breakfast.

I
There seems to be diversity OF
opinion about one Of CIeopatra's break
fasts. twas the most costly break
fast that has ever been served to a sim
gle human being. will therefore,
tell what | know about it. After hav-
ing paFtaken Of Cleopatra's necklaee,
Mark Antony determined to devise
the costliest breakfast ever given.
After several days Of gastroh0mical
meditatioh.not having found what he
was looking for, he summoned his
cook to his presence, and told him
that, if he could get up a dainty break
fast for a lady, which should be com.
posed Of Us few and as small dishes as
possible, and at the same time, be most
costly, he would reward him, accord
ingIy,
Several weeks afterward, the cook
0ntrered Mark Antony's study, aud
told him he was ready to serve the
dainty breakfast asked of him, and
that il was of one olive only. AZ the
appointed hour, the cook entered the
dining-room, followed BY Que hundred
men carrying the olive in it's artificial
envelope on their shoulders They de-
posted it on the table made for the
occasion, and fifty carvers were set to
work on it.Atter several hours Of hard
work, the triumphant cook placed the
olive before the Egyptian Queer, who
looked at it with amazemeut still with
perfect delight.
Tho olive had been prepared IN tho
following way. After having been
stoned, il was stuffed with rich Gus
tard, then pat inside ola boned ca
nary, which was used to stuff an orto.
Ian The latterwas placed inside
boned oriole, which was used to stuff
thrush which thrush stuffed boned
lark. A boued snipe was stuffed with
q lark and place inside of a robin,
which was used to stuff clover, and
which latter bird filled quail, which
was then placed inside OF pigeon
The pigeon filed woodcock, the
woodeock . partridge, the latter
goose, the goose n pheasant, the
pheasant q guinea fowl, which was
placed inside ofa goose, the goose
tilled a turkey, the turkey swan, The
latter an ostrichy which was used
to stuff sheep, the sheep calf, the
calf IN antelope, the latter pig, the
pig deer, The deer bear. The bear
a heifer, the Iat;or al elk, tbs elk an
OK, the OK a hippotamns. the latter
an elephent. The olive was then roast
cd 10 its envelop, which sRvelop was
thrown away. and the olive only was
served. --Pt,ys Blsfia Norti Gdiarg.
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Only.

Only one drop Of water at time
that bad found its way from the
mighty ocean to the dixie, and was
slowly wearing little channel. Only
one drop! Yetif that little child in
his morning ramble had not noticed
it, who can tell what tho terrible rs-
suit mighthaye been 2
Orly stray sunbeam! Yet per-
chance it hath pierced some wretehed
abode, gladden. some strickened heart,
or its golden light found its way
through the leafy branches of some
wild wood, kissed tho moss covered
bank whore the tiny violet grew,
and shades of beauty to adorn its
lovely form.
Only a gentle breeze! But how
many aching brows hath il famed,
how many hearts eheered ~ its gem
Tie touch,
Only ono stray bullet that pierced
the noble soldier boy as he trod tho
lonely midnight round, faiihfully
guarding the precious lives intrusted
to his keeping, and the blood slow
ebbed ont and the sunbeams fell on
the cold face of the dead.
Only a drop of ink And yet il
carried the news Of death TO anxious
ones a. homo, aud caused the tear Of
anguish to trickIe down tho furrowed
cheek Of widowed mother,
Only frown, but it left sad drea-
ry ache in :hat child's heart, and the
quivering lip and fearful eye told how
keenly he felt it.
Only smile but ah how it cheer
ed the broken heart, engendered
ray Of hope and cast halo of light
around the unhappy patient; made
the bed-ridden one forget its present
agony for moment as it dwelt in
sunshine OF Joy, and lived in the
warmth of that sunshine.
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~ Tho Tennosseo Dem0craIs an

~ The Tennessee Democrats arc
uncertain whether they ought to hold
State convention or not BY all
means let them hold one. Lot them
rally every politician in thoir ranks.
And ofAll places in tho world the
most suitable for holding she conven-
tion is the big hoIs in Greene county
through which a pair Of plow horses
and yoke Of oxen disappeared 30
mysteriously.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1869-03-26
From the Paris Kentuckian.
BIlssfnl Termination OfaROmantic
COuflshlp. y

| i 49, q
a handsome young clerk in the
Louisville post-ofiice, while perform.
ing bis task Of Distributing the mail
doubtless often wondering whether
the missive be handled with SO little
ceremony carried TO some happy heart
news that would sadden it for life, or
bear Joy and gladness toa sorrowing
breaSt--saw frequently pass through
his hands n name eEquisitely allitera-
musical az the trills Of the night
ingaie. Lide Lillyl There was a
IN the very sound WHICH aroused ev-
cry romantic impulse in his breast,
ana It's sweet music fingered in his
heart like the delicious echo Of some
rare and enchanting song. How fond
he grew Of it How softly to himself
his lips oft syIlabled the name! And
how with his daily duties were intcr,
woven q thousand day, dreams-fairy
castles in which the leading figure
was FIR lovlier than Titania herself
His fervid fancy furnished food for
thought, and he gave il free reign until
he found himself inlove- irrevoeably
in love--with the flir unknown.
Acting upon the impulse Of warm
heart, papers, magazines-such read
ing as a lady of taste would choose
from his hand followed. the direc-
tion Of tho letters. The lady appre.
ciated the delicate attentions OF her
unknown friend, but was lost in. won
der as to whoit could be. Naturally,
when her curiosity was aroused, arl
interest in the mysterious stranger
was also excited. At last, and IL
seems IN q happy moment he ven
tured on a letter, words with deli |
cate and chivalrous courtesy; and, |
with that high sense Of honor charac- |
teristio of the young men Of Ken. /
tucky, giving unquestionable proof
that he'was u gentleman Of whose ac. |
quaintanee none need be ashamed. |
"A correspondence ensued, and after
time photographs were exchaneed.2 -
What was his delight on seeing, look |
ing up at him from the carte de uisite, |
2 face as beaatifulas the one that had
blessed his dreams
Soon tho cold medium Of the post
grew distasteful, and how 10 press his
suit in person. The picture had not
battered. The fair original was moro
charming than the rose and lilly blen-
ded, and hesaw in ber person The re-
alization Of his ideal Of female grace
md loyclipess. His passionate wooing
Vt length won sweet confession and |
sweeter promise from the bIusbiug
girl, and il q years time be led her
10 the altar q fond, confding bride.
giving her life into the keeping oil
lim she loved and trusted,
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CIT OK Ihc Gab.


II . r..
Sir Robert Peel on more shan IN.
Occasion, invited Mr.. SlfrheBson 10
Drayton. Herefnsed Ut first, fron,
tndisposition, to mix in fine company
bur ultimately went. On one 6cta.
sion annimaled discussion took plnc,
between hMselfand DR.. Backland, on
one Of his favorite thedries IL 10 ,the
formation Of coal, But Tie result Was
shat Dr. Bockland, 4 much greater
master OF tongne.fehee than Ste.
Pheoson, completely siIenced him.
Next morning before breakfast, when
he was walking in The grbnnus. deep
ply bordering, Sir William FoAet
came up and asked bin Bhnt he WAS
thinking about.
@Why, Sir William, Tam thinking
over that argument Z had WITH Buck
land last night. ! know I ansriahts
and that, II ] Rad only the c,nmald
Of words which he has, ia have hea-
ten him.7
"Let me know all about IT," pniu
Sir William, ''And Illsee what / can
do for you"
The two sat down IN an aibor
when the astpte lawyer insdr himself
thoroughly acquainted withsthc point /.
ofthe case, entering into it with all
the zealan advocate about 10 plead
the dearest interests ofits client All
ter be had mastered tile snbieet, Sir
William rose up, rubbing bis hands
with CLEO. ''Now / am ready for
him.
Sir Robert Peel was made aequaint-
cd with the plot, and adroitly intro,
duced the subject Of the eontrotersy
after dinner. The result was. that il
the argument that followed, the man
Of science was overcome BY The man
Of law, and Sir William Follet had At
all points the matery over Or. Buck,
land,
"What do you say. Mr.. Stephen.
SOM" asked Sir Robert, laughing.
@Way;p said be II viii only say
this. that of all powers above ana
Under the earth, there seems to me 10
beno power 20 great as the gift OF .
gab.'-Mea Who Haze Risen.
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miscellaneous.
: THRILLING ADVENTURES
AMONG THE PHILIPPINES.
BY A MERCHANT CAPTAIN.


Without any Unnecessary preface,
/ will at once proceed TO inform my
readers that on the occasion Of re.
turn voyage from China, in the good
ship Winthrop, 1 took 10 part Of a car
20 Of tea at Caution, and then drop
pod down TO the Philippine Islands,
TO GIL up with dried fruit and spices.
We cast our anchor in the harbor Of
Manila; but tho articles we wanted
were not delivered as | desired. There
was much delay, accustomed BY some
trouble with the Chinese porters, 50
that We were two weeks 10 accom-.
plishing what might have bsen done
n four days, One day, whilo we were
thus delayed, ] went on shore with my
rife, and took a horse for turn 10
the country. Ny officers had an agree
mant with the officers Of another En-
elish ship, which they did not like to
break aud / did not urge them 70 do
80. Still, il was not unpleaaant TO ride
alone, for sometimes | love 10 bo by
myself, where | cAn think and CON-
nuno a. please. rN
On the present occasion i took a
road that led 70 the eastward, toward
tho rice lands, and, az the scenery was
attractive, / canlercd on until l waa
far away from The city AID iis sur
roundings 1 had ridden, I should
judge, fifteen miles without seeing
anything worth shooting, and was be-
ginning 10 think hat ! should catry
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The First Gray Hair.
BY N. EDEssA wrsSE.

Yestsrnight, as was sitting,
With my dark hair in my hands,
| saw a thread Of silver. /,
Cleaning out among the strands.
Thell saw my youth recsding ~
lu the valley gray aud cold,
With an awe-struck, saddened feeling,
AT the thought Of growing old.
Alb Il made me much less tender
OF this aimless life Of mine,
To think my days were numbered ~
In the musty books Of Time ~
That the lines Of thought and sorrow,
Not Of years, that marked my face,
Had silver hair to match them,
Aud TO mark tolls hurried race.
Ahl that long, white thread oulglsaming
From the darker mass Of hair,
Ia shadowy line between me us
And my youths fresh, merry air.
In the days when life was younger,
gave dnty little thought la
Now gray hair comes between me j..
And the good might have wrought.
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e- @What Is dc difference 'twixt a
watch and fedder bed, SAM" Dun.
no-gin i upp "De difference am
de Dc tickin' % dc watch is op do
inside, and do iickin' Oh de fedder
bed am on dc outside"
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Wonder OF Nature,

There is at the foot Of the Greene
Mountain, in Yanoey county. n g.,
near the residence Of Mr. VIM. GAR
deher and only a few PAGES from tho
road leading from Huntsville TO Ash
vil!o, a rock some nine feet in length
by four in width, elevated three feet
vt one end and one foot at the other
above the surrounding earth, dipping
TO southwest 3 or IL. degrees, having
the tracks of various animals--eows,
dogs, bears, deer, &c.-so unmistak-
ably imprinted in itssurlace that there
can beno mistake as 20 their genuine
ness. The southern end Of the rock
is literally covered with tracks.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1869-03-26

" horitz Hartman, The Auslrian
poet and journalisi, says that there
are more bnsts and pictures Of lin
coin and Grant in North Gsrmsuy
than Of AZ the Germaa princes.
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lBuetp.
When the Grass Shall Cover Me.

When the grass shall cover mo-
HSadits feOe where am lylng vs-
when not any wind ihatblows
summer blooms Aor winter SHOWS,
Shall awake me TO your sighing:
Close shove me as you pass
You Will say " How kind she was.p 9g :
You will say: "How true she was, - ~
q When the grass grows over me.
When the grass shall cover me, =.
Holden olsse to earth's warm bosom:
WhileI laugh, or weep, or sing,
NevermGre for anything;
You will find in blade and blossom,
Sweet small voices, OdorouA,
Tender pleaders In my cause,
That shall speak mo as l WAS
when the grass grows over me-
When the grass shall cover mel
All, beloved In my sorrow
Very patient, l can walt
Knowing that or soon or late,
There will dawn clearer morrow al
When your heart will mourn q Alaal
Now know how true She vas
Now know how dear she wasn--
When the grass grows over me!
--lOperlaHd MoniAly for Nossmbsr.
The Portland daily press., 1869-07-01

How To DRINK WATER.-T There's way
to do everything, as the Frenchman said who
wrote book on the proper method ofblownig
out candle, and apparently on this prInci-
pie physician gives the following directions
for drinking water:
Inc immediate object of drink is to satisfy
tndrst. rne principal ingredient of all the
difiere1t kinds of drinks used is water. and
the less quantity of substances mixed with it
the more perfectly does it supply the wants of
the system. This being the case, pure water
is the best and most healthful of drinks, not
only for rsummer, but for all seasons Of the
year. The manner in which it is drank is
very important. Ifit is swallowed rapidly
and in large quantities, it may produce un-
due distention and pressure of the stomach.
and interfere with its functions and those OF
surrounding organs. II the water thus swal-
lowed be very cold, and the system at the
time be suffering from heat and fatigue, very
serious results are apt to occur from the sud-
den shock Water lshould always be drank
slowly. By slipping, the desire for drink is
more enectually gratifed, and any desirable
quantity at any temperature NAV be drank
without injurious effects. Ice water in sum-
mer is not Objectionable if taken in this way.
Water should not be drank at or soon after
meals, as it interfes with the process of diges-
ton. M fe e'ee'
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CzuGicH 60 shc RuSIls.
Every intelligent and thinking person must know
That remedies handed cut for general should have
their efficacy established BY we'll tested experience In
the hands Of regularly educated physician, whose
preparatory studies fit him for all the duties he must
fulfil; yet the country is Hooded with poor ncstrums
and cnTeas pufpexf ag to be the best in the world
which are not onEE seless, but always injurious.
The unfortunate aeoa re PARTICULAR in selecting
hs ms ta a. y ".
cradle with ruined constitutions by maltreatment
from inexperienced physicians in general practice; for
Its point generally conceded by the best syphlogra-
dhers that the study and management of these come
dlainfs should engToss the whole time of those who
would be competent and successful in their treat
ment and cure. The inexperienced general pract.
TONER having neither opportunity nor time to maxi
hfrnself acquainted with their pathology, commonly
pursues system Of treatment in most cases max
ing indiscriminate of that antqusted and dam
gefous weapon, the Mercury.
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Miscellany.
[From AppEetons' Journal
Only fhe Clothes that she Wore.
BY \. Q. SHEPHERD.

BY n. @. SHEPHERD.
~ Recently at the Morgue in this city, the attire
oi crowned person alone remained for identihca-
THE following tender but tragical lines only just
foreshadowed the death of their author They were.
we believe, the last he ever penned, Within few
hours alter parting from us and receiving the price
of mis- verses he died from the effects of intemper-
ance. This was ON Saturday, the twenty-second of
May. Mr.. Shepherd was well known as a contribu-
tor to the magazines and as a writer of fluent and
often excellent poems, and distinguished in certain
circles IN New York as q representative Bohemian.
he had wit, genius and prepossessing manners, but
was ruined by his passion for drink. His literary
mdustry was Of the spasmodic kind, which only ex-
Moited activity when he was pressed by want, and
then he would rapidly indite few tanzas or brief
sketch, and, Fastening with it to newspaper or
periodical, sen it for what he could obtain. The
poem subjoined marked by pathos and tenderness;
1t ustr ates an incident full OF tragcal suggestions
and its whole mourntul spirit may be accepted as
requiem ior its author, as well as for the victim
whose unknown tate 1t endeavors to imagine
There is the hat
With the blue veil thrown round it, just as they
found it,
Spotted and soiled, stained and all spoiled
do you recognize that?
The gloves too lie there
And In them still fingers the shape of her fingers
mat some one has pressed, perhaps, and earessed
SO slender and fair. aa
There are the shoes
Mitn their long siken laces, still bearing traces,
10 the toes dainty tip, Of the mud of the slip.
The slime and the ooze,
I'LL. n. ,,,a There is n the dress.
This you should know, without doubt and, fso,
All else you may guessl
There is the shawl,
Win WIN ne striped border hung next IN order,
And-that is all.
All, here's ring
View we were forgetting, with pearl setting;
Thers was only this one-name or dats?-nonei
iran, pretty thing;
1 keepsake maybe.
The gift OF another, perhaps brother,
Or lover who knows? him her heart chose,
H Or, was she hcart-free?
Does the hat there
with the blue veil aronnd it, The same as they
summon up a lair face wIte just trace
Or does the shawl,
Mutely appealing to some hidden feeling,
form, young and slight, to your minds sight,
Clearly recall?
month now has passed,
anu utf bau utStOry YET remains a mystery
But these we keep still. and shall keep them until
HOPE dies ut last
Was she the prey
OF some deep sorrow clouding The morrow
Hiding from view the sky's happy blue?
eaRg Or was there foul play?
Alasi who may tell?
SINE one or other perhaps fond mother, 49,
May recognize these when her chid's clothes she
Sees; then--wil it be well? s fs
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bBPERRY DAVIS VEGETABLE PAIN KILLER.
We clip the following from the Providence Gener-
al Advertiser: "At this season Of the year, when
cholera, cholera morbus, dysentery, and other kim
dred complaints are sure to prevail. everybody
should be literally supplied with the PAIN KILLER
Persons leaving home, whether it be for days ex-
cursion or trip to Europe, should be in condition
to place their hands on 1t at moments warning.
Many diseases incident to the summer months
which will prove fatal If not Immediately checked,
can be promptly CURED by one or two doses OF the
Pain Killer. On more than one occasion have we
been relieved of intense suffering by the timely use
OF the above named preparation" Sold by all Drug
gists, Grocers and Medicine dealers june3O-d4vt
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Portland & Kennebec r. r.
summer Arrangement, HAY >, 1869.
Ttco Trdias DqilH betlceen Portland and Au0usfa

summer Arrangement, HAY ,, 1869.
TUO Traias Daily betsoeen POrtland and augusta.
EUszfzzD Leave Portland for Augusta, mixed
train at 100 A NJ.
Leave Portland for Bath, Augusta, Waterville and
Bangor, at 12.45 NJ. Portland for Bath and Au-
gusta at 5.l6 NJ iaIi lH tNs
Passenger Trains viii be due at Portland daily
at $50 A N, and 2.i5 p NJ. s.afl ST. rtitle1
Fare as low by this route to Lewiston, Wateryile,
Kendai's Mills, Dexter and Bangor as by the Maine
Central Road; and tickets purchased in Boston ior
Maine Central Stations are good for passage on
this line. Passengers from Bangor, Newport, Dex-
ter, &c, will purchase Tickets TO Kendalls Mills
only, and after taking the of the Portland and
Kennebec Road, the conductor will iuInish tickets
and make the fare the same through to Portland or
Boston as via Maine Central.
Through Tickets are sold at Boston over the East
ern and Boston and Maine Railroads Tor all Stations
on this line; also the Androscoggn X. II. and Dex-
ter, Hangor, &C., on the Maine Central No break
OF gauge east Of Portland by this route and the only
route by which passenger from Boston or Port
land can certainly reach Skowhegan the same day
by railroad.
Stages leave Bath for Rockland, &c.. daily. Au-
eusta for Belfast daily. Yassalboro for North aud
East Vassalboro and China daily. Kendall's Mills
for Unity daily. At PIshons Ferry tor Canaan dali
y. At Sko whegan tor the different towns North ON
their route. ~ -s.... ...t.
Augusta, April 20, 1869. mayi7tf
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P.O. Box249.
@. E. BROWN, of Me. H.w .BEADIE, ofMass.
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Seminary Notice.

m
nh f. trustees Of Westbrook Seminary are bx. re-
held on uesd that their annual meefipg win be
noon the Seminary 0I Bsd,S as oGloeR u the a.
ist For tha q the following busip ess s''O'
year. 0ncers or the Tsa ing
Rand sDai = t. al any vacancies th,t Abe
Sd. To see if the Trustees W v;uu..,.
meeting ae 'neir last a annual
for their use auopt code OF By Laws
laws Of tSs ~ see i they win alter or amend tn sv
9th. To see what ;nstruot,a, az,
and saRe n 5espef the building Of HeTSey aG
lions or Inn improveg nng Hall and the repairs. Sera-
providing Of funds Ibeyetd o1 Goddard Hall and the
cipaI and the to the election Of Prn-
come before the meeting ess tnat may roperly
oHENYILLE M. STEVENS.
wetbrook, June 22d, 1863, '0afd lr% sseess
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FALL RIVER LINE,

ALL h1 EN- A1NGs
For New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington, and all the principal points
West, South and Southwest,
Via Taunton, Fall Rivcr and Newport.
Cabin, $500; Deck $4,00 Baggage checked
through and transferred in N free of charge.
New York trains leave the Old Colony and New
port Railway Depot, corner OF South and kneeland
streets daily SUNDAYS excepted follows; az Asv
the regular Steamboat Train, which leaves Boston
at $50 M, connecting at Newport with the
new and magnificent steamers I fkqxd3HToa .n; cap.
These steamers are the fastest and most reliable
boats the Sound, built expressly Tor speed safety
and comfort This line connects with all the South
ern Boats and Railroad Lines from New York going
West and South, and convenient to the California
Steamers.
sgTo shippers Of Frcight.'' this Line, with
its new and extensive depht accommodations in Bos-
tom and large pier in New York. Exclusively for the
business OF the. Line is supplied with facilities for
freight and passenger business which cannot be sur
passed. Freight always taken at low rates and for
Warded with dispatch.
New York Express Train leaves Boston at 1.30 p
M;goods arrive in New York next morning about
~. Freight leaving New York reaches Boston on
the following day at 9.45 A NJ.
For tickets, berths and staterooms, apply at the
company's Office at No Old State House, corner Of
and sl5tf rs H GSCK
land streets, Boston.
SUNDAY NIGHT LINE.
Cars leave every Sunday Evening, at $50 p. VI ,
connecting as above. -r
Sunday afternoon from to O'Clock, and at the De-
pot from to 10 A NJ, and from to $50 p NJ, for
sale Of tickets and staterooms.
Steamers leave New York daily, t5undays includ-
ed) from Pier Is North River, loot OF Murray
st, at 500 n M. i.rf .-t
GEO. SHIvERIcK, Passenger and Freight Agent.
~ JAMES FISK, JR.,
Managing Director Narragansett Steamship Co.
May 15-d1yr -i a4t F
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Wzoops,sg Cough,

The Balsam win be found invaluable, and may al
ways be relied upon in the most extreme cases.
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MICAH SIMPSON,
Nos. 10 and 90 Commercial Wharf.
June 15-d3w&w4w
CIe0ves' Iasitial Ntatiolaea.u.

GEND 90 cents aud get box of my Stationery.
~ Good in quality and quantity; scented ana
stamped with your initial, ssRusiic Crane Vine,
style. Each box contains letter and note paper. an
assortment OF latest style Envelopes Pen Pen-Hold
er and blottlng paper. n. FL. CLEAVES,
Wzwzz" Box 500 Portland, Me-