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w. MALLS,

\ AM Ed w. N ALlIO,
SUCCESSOR TO j. w. MALLS & CO..
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Having purchased the entire stock OF the late
firm, at the old stand.
NO. Is7, KING STREET,
/ invite those who have so literally patTonlZed
them, and the public generally, to give me q
cali. Having a large stock on hand, am pre-
pared to sell as cheap as can be bought, in the
State My stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldings,
Bausters, of different patterns, and Newel
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass double and single thick, of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishos,, Paint and White Nash 81
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and ether
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also Lime, OF superior quality
Cement Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt lor
Roofing, sc. A large stock of Pugh's cclebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing ESTABLISHMENTS
All orders for Lumber, Brick and MI KINDS
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash. ap Zl-u
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Law AND ORDER.-We DO not believe that
there is another State in the Union, where
more respect is paid to Law where public or.
der is more observed than iu the State of Viz
ginia. This state Of things is ali the more
remarkable when We take into consideration
the condition in which the people of Virginia
are found at this time. Look at the immense
number of blacks who are out Of employment.
the number of whites who are unable to find
work, the military stationed here, and 1t IS real
" remarkable that more breaches of the pub
lie peace do not occur. We do not believe
that similar state of order and quiet IS found
in any Northern community. The Virginlans
are slow to break the law OF the land or to re-
sist the constituted authority. The last State
to iOin in the secession movement, since the
surrender. Virginia has given little or no trou-
bic to the u. S. military. Ourages upon
life aud property have been OF rare occurrence,
and the Ku Kux have never disgraced Fir-
ginia territory. We cannot but think that by
the disfranchising system adopted by Congress
our country is deprived OF the cooperation,
counsel and allegiance OF a people, calculated
to make, and anxious to be, most excellent
citizens. -Lmchbmg Republican.
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS. &c.
MAHLoN II. JANEEY

sAMUEL II. JANNEY MAHLoN II. JANEEY
TANNEY 81 CO.,
- DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS, LEWIS WHITE LEAD,
Paints, Oils and Vsrnishes,
FRENCH WINDOW GLASS q PUTTY.
No. l45, King street.
QEs- Orders and Inquiries from the cou1try
promptly attended to- sep 23-S
TRBSH DRUGS, &c-Opium, Morphia,
Z Sulphate Quina, Oil Peppermint, on
Lemon, Sage, Saltpetrc, hssaletida, Hops, AL
cohol Mustard Race Ginger, Jamaica ditto,
Cream Tartar, Chloroforn, Camphor Cochin
ial, Borsx, Alum, Ayro's Pills, Tonqua Beans
Elixir Calis8za, Elixir Valerisnate of Ammonla,
Vaerianate of Zinc, Croton OIL &c, just re-
ceived and for sale by
nov IS 4. S. LEADBEATER 81 co.
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CA rich storehousc of instruction and enter-
tanment"-LN Y Tribune at deals with
all questions affecting the good of soeiety.'--
[Eve Post zone of the pleasantest and most
readable magazines that comes to this office.
IN. Y. Chronicle cit ought to have place
in every ily."-[Trenton Monitor. enc
other journal imparts in one year so much val-
liable information as this, and certainly no
other teaches man so we'll to know hlmseli.--
of a wears subscription" "-[ Telegraph. Agents
wanted. See our New Premium Lists. u.s.
Now York ian 13-d2t&w2w
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TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

For opr own and the convenience of regular
advertisers, and to prevent any misunderstand-
ing. o we have carefully prepared and scaled the
rstss Of advertising in the GAZETTE, for the year
1860. and present the following table, OF space
and prices. from, a0hich there qolU be no dep'@taon
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LEGAL NOTICES.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ALEXAN-
| DRIA COUNTY, November term, 1868 -
Wheatley and others


VS.. decree.
Butler and others
This cause is referred to f. Nj. Lowe, as q
Special Commissioner, to ascertain and report
what amount of money is due the plaintiff;
what liens, if any exist upon the real or person
al estate lett by Robert Butler, deceased; what
debts the said estate is liable for, and any other
matters pertinent to this enquiry, which any
person interested may wish TO have reported.
NOTICE
The parties to the above entitled suit and the
creditors OF Robert Butler, deceased, are nOti-
fed that on MONDAY, tho lst of February,
A. D., 1863, will, st my office, No. IL south
ROYAL street, in the city OF Alexandria, Va,
proceed to execute said decree,
E. M. LOWE,
ian 9-1sw4w Special Commissioner.
NOTICE-I hereby give notice to all con-
~ cerned, that, at February term, 1869, OF
the County Court of the county of Alexandra
application will be made to the said Court to
have q Board of Commissioners appointed to as
soss compensation OF damages for all land to be
taken by the Fairfax and Georgetown Turn
pike Company for the purposes OF its road, and
to grant to the said company the right to ouid
It's road over and upon such portions of county
roads in the county of Alexandria as are lnclu-
ded in its survey. By order of the President :
w II. DANIEL.
ian 5-1s4w Sect'y, +. 81 q. 7. Co.
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GOODS,

We have just received large supply OF DO
MESTICS, consisting of Calicoes, Bleacbed
and Brown Cottons, Sheetings, Tickings, &c,
slI of which will be sold cheap.
We call the attention of our friends to the
fact that all Domestic Goods are now rapidly
advancing In price, and those who have need
would do we'll to supply themselves st once.
ian 20 WITMER & SLAYMAKER.
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VIM COGAN,
No. Is, North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
HASPS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
OTHER SHADES.
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES.
ALSO
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line.
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted up with Gas in the most substantial and
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
ly and faithfully executed; All at prices which
will give satisfaction. NH 8-tt
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WEATHER R-BOARDING,
SIDING, BOX STUFF,
DRAWER STUFF,
PANELS. &c

And to execute all kinds of Scroll, Saving
Growing and surlacing dono in the best man
ner. They will also furnish plans and specili-
cations for dwellings, stores and other buildings
nov l0-tf
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(Grad. of Bait College of Dental Surgery, 1844)
No. "A, SoUTH WASHINGTON ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
DR.. L. respectfully informs the public that
for tloeaty gears he has given especial attention
to the preservation of the natural teeth, and
will continue so to do, and invites those who
many are extracted and destroyed that by pro-
per trestment might be preserved and made
useful for life Artificial teeth inserted ONLY
AS APPROVED BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES.
nov 2)-tf
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AM VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
RDaA SNOW WDEH.
O1ce- Gazette Basildia1q, No. TO- Prince st.
rsrms Of sabseri ptiOn--I Invariably in Advance
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE

AND VIRGINIA ADVERTIS IL.
(FOR TIE COUNTRY) .
Is published regularly On TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS, at SIX DOLLARS PER
annum-papa6iS ia GdpGNce.
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NEW BOOKS.

N -
The Closing Scenes of the Life of Christ, be-
ing harmonzed combination of the -Four Cos
pei Histories of the last year of our Saviour s
life, by d. d. Buck, ID. D.; vol, 81 25. Rea-
son and Faith, or the Two Lights, by the au-
thor of Struggles for Life 81 25. The Ola
World, Palestine, Syria and Asia Minor, by
Jacob il. Freeze M. D.; So Cassella, or, the
Children of the Valleys, by Martha Farquhar-
son; 81 25 The American Agricultural An
nual for 1869, illustrated; soc The American
horticultural Annual for 1869, illustrated SOC.
Another lot just received-Pencil Point Pro-
tectOrs-best in use; Sc. -.-. ..
ian % GEORGE Il. FRENCH.
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EAMILY WASHING AND TOILET
Il SOAPS for sale low by
isn23 j, c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-25

A MEMOIR OF TIE LIFE OF THE RI.
~ REV. BISHOP MEADE, DID, Bishop Of
the Protestant Episcopal Church. in the Dio-
cese of Virginia, by Bishop Johns. / vol, So.
Photographs of Bishop Meade, size, for
framing, 75c; album size, 25c.
Photographs Of Bishop Johns, Cabinet size,
75c; album siZe 25c.
Album Photographs of all disting guished Con-
federate Generals, l5c each.
Album Photographs of Christ Church, Alex
andria, Va 25c each.
Album Photographs of Confederate Flags,
colorod, 25c each.
Initial Note Paper, comprising all the letters
of the alphabet, in plain old English type, plain
rustic letter, and colorod rustic-in both French
and American paper. Each box contains En-
veopes to match the paper
No. !, at doc per box, contains paper and en-
veopes, stamped in old English or Rustic, in
plain white letters
No. 2, at soc per box, is in colored old Eng
lish
No 8, at 45c per box, contains assorted sizes,
French paper and envelopes, in old English or
Rustic, stamped in plain letters.
No i, at G0c per box, contains the samo as
Nc. 8, stamped in colored Rustic letter.
j. & w. j. ENTWISLE,
Booksellers and Stationers
ian 10 No ITO King street
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TWELVE PICTORIAL PRESENTS IA
l. First-class illustrator Family Magazine,
with Physiognomy, Phrenology. Ethnology,
Physiology, and Psychology, adapted to all
who read, is THE ILLUSTRATED PHREN-
OLOGICAL JOURNAL, monthly, at So a
year or in clubs Of ten, at So each New, Vol
ume January Double Number now ready, 30
cents Address S. II. WELLS, No 389 Broad
way. New York.
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UoOKs A. STATION ERY..
NET BLACK.

The celebrated JET BLACK INK, Just re,
ceived and for sale at FRENCH'S BOOK and
STATIONERY STORE, No 50 King street,
does not corrode; will not mould will not
fade; has no sediment; used by the govern
ment to cancel stamps. Besides we have all
the celebrated American, English and French
Inks and Writing Fluids; al the celebrated
Copying and Carmine 1nks-the largest and
most varied assortment ever offered in this
market.
The splendid engraving. 1.-THE Burial of La
tane,' from the painting by w. d. Washing
ton, of Richmond Va This triumph of art Is
on STEEL 80 by Sc inches The leading papers
of the country commend, in glowing terms, this
magnificent engraving. Price $40.
Daily NEW BOOKS, PAPERS, MAGA-
ian - FRENCH'S. II
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DR.T.F. MAURY's IMPROVED TOOTH
ID BRUSHES-Thi improvement consistsin
the taperng and polishing of the extremltles =, OF
the brstes without otherWse of ef9sbb b b@;tes
being ing made perfectly smooth and tspering the
improved brush, when new, can be used with tn ths
greatest I comfort, for it will not lacerate the
gums or injure the teeth and filings as the IN
improved brush invariably does: Recommend
cd by the most eminent American Dentlsts'-
For sale by WARFl lELD g HALL,
ian 10 Corner Prince and Fairfax sts.
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NXT II. ROBERTS,
w DENTIST,
WASHINGTON STREET,
(Two doors from Pierpoint's drug store.)
ALEXANDRIA VA.
Owing to the great scarcity of money, and
the immense suffering occasoned by persons
not being able to have their teeth attended to,
| have determined to reduce my charges so
that all may como with confidence that they
can have their work done WELL and Will be
charged very moderately.
While l have reduced my prices L will still
continue to do the best style of work. Give me
call. (nOv IT'D w II. N.
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NTEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS
Watchwords for the Warfare of Lifo, from
Dr. Martin Luther, translated and arranged by
the author of the "Chronices Of the Schonberg
Gotta Family" Price $l.75.
The Child Wife, tale of the Two Worlds,
by Captain Mayne Reed, author Of Tho Scalp
Hunters" $l75.
Modern Women, and what is said of them, a
reprint of articles in the Saturday Review"
with the introduction by Mrs. Lucia Gilbert
Calhoun. So.
Madame Therese. or the volunteers Of '92, by
NJ NJ. Erckmann. Chatrian. translated from tho
18th edition, with ten full page Illustrations =
Price Sl.50
On the Heights, a novel, by Berthold Auer-
bach. 81.
IT. Yes and Perhaps, four possibilities and
six exaggerations, with some bits of tact by
Edward Z. Hale. $lG0.
Tossed on the Waves, story Of young life,
by Edwin Holder, author of the Junior
Clerk" $3.50.
The Last Passover, an account of the closing
incidents in the life upon earth of our Lord Je-
sus Christ, arran god by Joseph r. Whitney,
Price 81,
Sketches for the Firesidc, by Rose Phillips,
author of minnie Gray" 75c. Just published,
and for sale by ROBERT BELL,
ian 20 CT King 81.
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NOR SALE, at tho Mount Vernon Cotton
L Mill, Two SECOED-hAND E0RTY
large BOILERS, together or separately. For
driving saw mills or other purposes, where fusi
is not an important item, these engines and
boilers will perform about rs good work as II
new, and will be sold for one third the cost oil
new ones of equal power to,,.c
aup l7-tf a. IHOMto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-25

VEYALL PAPERS,
BORDERS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
WINDOW PAPER
JOHN p. CLARKE
Has resumed his business st he old stand,
NO. 1853, KING STREET.
HIS PAPER HANGING DEPARTMENT.
contains as usual the choicest, both,
PLAIN AND DECORATIVE,
FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANuFAC
TURE,
suitable for Parors, Dining Rooms Halls, &c
All orders for PAPERING Private Dwellings
and Public Buildings will bepromptlJ executed
in the most superior style at the lowest, prices
The many years experience IN TINS business
makes him conGdentin giving satisfaction to all
that may favor HIM with their patronage
NH M-tf -
M W. GAIT 81 BROT II ER,
w. DEALERS IN ,,
DIAMONDS, FINE WATCHES, RICH
JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLA-
TED WARE, FANCY
GOODS, &c, &c,
ns-Have removed to their
NEW STORE,
ESQ PENNSYLVANIA AV .........3 ESQ
tBetween 1lth and 18th sts.)
WASHINGTON. ID. &.
ne Agents for the AMERICAN WATCH
CO, Waltham, Mass: g co
MS-Also, for PATEk, PHlLIPF1 g CO.'
And for the sale Of the Gorhem Manfg Co.'S.
UNRIVALLED ELECTRO
PLATED WARE.
Washington. D. c., oct 7-eo6m
DLASTER.
400 tons SOFT BLUE PLASTER, in lots to
' B. H. LAMBERT,
ian 90 19 Union Wharf.
uJANTED-CoLTS ARMY AND NAVY
w Revolvers, Smith " WessOn's Pistols,
Remington Pistols, Spencer's and Henry Ri
D'7' - '7''''' O A. DREIFUS'S,
dec Ppm Corner King and Union st.
Cx0ITNTRY PHYSICIANS can obtain su-
{ gar.coated Pills and Fluid Extracts of best
nn.litv at manufacturers prices. We will send
printed price lists when requested; co
P'inI~ ian l6 f S. .LEADBEATER & co.
ITO FISHERMEN.
FOR SALE.
A large SEINE BOAT, 81 feet long; In
comnlete order. GREEN & WILLIAM
jan 20-StT harVe dc 0race' 1"n'
DATENT DIKECTrON LABELS, OF
SHIPPING TAGS, printed at the Aiex'
andria Gazette Job Office, at 5Gc less per thous'
and than Philadelphia or New York prices
| jan 6-tf
Tv1HE MARYLAND HAMA full supply
| Of these superior Sugnr-cured Hams, con-
stantlv on hand and for sale by ,l,,,
S''''''' AVERY Il DAVIDSON,
ID 226 King st cor. Alfred
H0MTNY AND GRITS-l0O0 lbs Hominy
and Charleston Grits, of superior quailty
lust received and for ssle IN quantities 10 sui'"
| lowest prices, by ,.1,1,rrpN
| ian % D. - MILL" WV
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PROFESSIONAL.
nR, JOHN j. WILLIAMS,
oUpGEON DENTISp.

1 II, JUHN Js w LII H1h1I1'' =
- sURGEON DENTIST, qlo
ISon of Doctor S. II. Williams
Having settled in this place, offers his services
nrofessionsily to the citizens of Alexandria. and
promises good work for cash. No 10 Gamer
on street, second door from st Asaph. ia O-lw
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MARRIAGE.

necessary requisites TO promote connubial hap
piness. Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimaagei tho
prospl ct hourly darkens TO the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and filed with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness cF
another becomes blighted with your own.
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YOUNG MEN.

Who have injured themselves by, a Ger
tain practice, INDUCED, in, habit ire
school, the effects of which are nightly felt
even When asleep, and, if not cured, renders
marriage impossible, and destroys both mino
and body. should apply immediately;
What a pity that y young man, the hope OF
his country, the pride of his parents, should be
snatched from all prospects and enJoymentS %
lie by the consequence of deviating from the
path Of nature, and indulging in certain Sc
cret habit. Such persons must, before contem-
plating -
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-18

newspaper lens. He looks across the
ocean. and into strange lands, ard
following the sun he searches all the
world for material. 1t will require
but two minutes time for the readers
to take in what two honrs search
produced. BY him are -ead the man
uscripts that swarm the Office like
flies in July. 1t is his frown that
dooms them. 1t is his hand that con
denses a whole page into a line. it
is his sternness that restraints senti-
mental obituaries, that gives young
poets twig on which to sit and sing
their first lays.
And the power. behind the throne,
in newspapers as in higher places, is
sometimes as important as the throne
itself. Correspondence, occasional
or regular, stands i'm awe of that ST.
lent power which has the last chance
at an article, and may send it forth
in glory or in humility. And, in
short, as the body depends upon a
good digestion, so the health of a
paper depends upon that vigorous
digestion which goes on by means of
the editor. Ought they not to be
honored? And since little fame at
tends them, they should at least have
their creature comforts multiplied
From that dark and dismal den in
which they have so long had purga-
torial residence, they are at length
transla ted.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-18

BIT HENRY WARD BBEcHER.

The world at large do not under
stand the mysteries Of a newspaper;
and, as in a watch, the hands that are
seen are but the passive instruments
Of the spring, which is never seen,
so. in a newspaper, the most worthy
causes of its prosperity are often the
least observed or known. Who sus-
poets the benefit which the paper de-
rives from the enterprise, the vigil.
ance and the watchful fidelity of the
publisher? Who pauses to think how
much of the pleasure OF reading is
of the printer? We EEL the blemish-
es Of printing. if they exist, but sell
dom observe its excellencies.
We cat n hearty dinner, hut do not
think of the farmer that raised the
materials thereof, or the cook that
prepared them with infinite skill and
pains. But a cook of vegetables, pas
tries, etc, has q paradisaical Office
in comparison of that of an editor.
Before him pass in review all the ex-
change newspapers. He il to know
all their contents, to make for other
eyes the matters that require atten-
ton. His scissors are to be alert,
and clip with incessant industry all
the little items that together form so
large an interest in the news depart
ment. He passes in review each week
every State in the Onion, through the
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-18
uther'S Wife.

Luther married Catherine de Bo-
IA, an escaped nun-a remarkably
handsome woman. In his letters to
his friends he spoke of her as 'my
rib Kitty, my loved Kitty, my en-
press Kitty
A year after marriage, when strug-
CLING with poverty, he said in let
TT, Catherine, my dear rib, salutes
you. She is quite well, thank heav-
en-; gentle, obedient, and kind in all
things, quite beyond my opcs. l
would not exchange my poverty with
her, for all the riches of Cresus
without her. A dozen years after,
he said, Catherine, thou hast a pious
man who loves thee; thou art very
empress
Yet Luther had his little troubles
in connection with his married life.
Catherine was fond of small talk,
and when Luther was busily engaged
in sol7ing the difficulties of the Bible
she would interrupt him with such
questions as-Whether the king Of
France was richer than the emperor
of Germany? If Rome Was as big
as Wittenberg? If the Italian women
were more beautiful than the German
women? and so on. To escape these
little inquiries, Luther saw no other
way than to lock himself il his study
with quantity Of bread and cheese,
and there hold to his work. But his
Catherine still pursued him. Once
when he was thus locked up, labor
ing at his translation Of the TWEEN
ty-Second Psalm, the door was as
sailed by his wife. No answer was
given. More knocking followed, &C
companicd by Catherine voice,-'if
You don't open the door, I'll 60 fetch
the loeksmith.' The doctor cntreat-
ed his wife not to interrupt his labor.
Open; open; repeated Catherine. He
obeyed. Il was afraid, said she, on
entering, that something vexed you
locked up in this room by YOURSELF
To which Luther replied the only
thing that vexes me now is yourself
But Luther, doubtless, entertained
a steady, though very sober affection
for his wife; and i n his will,
in which he left her sole executrix,
bequeathing to her all his property,
he speaks of her as always gentle,
pious and sober wife to me. and that
has always loved me tenderly. What
ever he adds, may happen to her
aft'r my death, 1 have full conf
dence that she will conduct herself
as good mother toward her Gill.
dren.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-02-18
Old Maids.

There is stigma Of reproach cast
upon the term old maid too often
justly so, admit But where does
the fault lie? l know two women
who may De cast in this category
unmarried, forty years old or there
abouts. Beth are of good family.
daugters of wealthy men. The one.
some dozen years ago, finding, as no
sensible woman can fail to find, that
fashionable life had nothing in it to
satisfy her, made a stand for herself.
She told her family that she must
have life of her own. She had no
especial gifts, except remarkable
aptitude for business, inherited from
her father. In quiet way she gave
her attention to fruit growing, q
braLch Of industry Offering many at
fractions to her. Fortunately, she
had sufficient money left her by her
grand father to be able to carry ont
her clans, despite the sneers of her
acquaintance, and the objections and
obstacles raised by the home circle.
She established herself on a fruit
farm in the western part of the State
and her work prospered. Now she
is the owner of several hundred acres
and has constant and remunerative
occupation of kind agreeable to her.
After a few years her father died,
and instead of the rich man he was
supposed to he, he was found to be
a bankrupt. This daughter had a
home and support to of
fer her mother and invalid sister.
She has quite settlement of work
people, mon and women, to whom
she and her sister minister in various
ways. In fact, she lives a life which
is useful to others, ard develops her
own powers. and in the conscious
ness Of that she finds rest and peace |