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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07


Dead "Bryond the Equator. "A re-
port prevailed in Greenville on New
Years day, that Joseph Powell, Consul
to the Falkland Islands, ia dead. Mr..
Powell ran two successive, but not sue
cessful, races for Congress against Hon.
X, Il. Butler. During the first canvass
he persistently signed his name J. Pow
ell, Radical during the last one be
avowed himself Conservative on the
johnson Platform. lie relied upon the
faulty union record of Judge Butler
for his chances, bat was not successful
in rivaling the cunning Of the Red
Fox" of Johnson.
lie was distinguished as the only
member of the South Carolina Legisla-
ture Of 1860 who voted NO" upon
the question OF Secession. At Green
vile, s. c., he WAS presented with a
cane, upon which he caused to be in.
seribed, "Ths Immortal No." On
leaving for his recent appointment be
expressed his disgust at the refusal Of
Congress to reject the claims of Judge
Butler to eligibility, W dspositiug his
cane in the U s Patout Office and de-
sharing his purpose TO go " beyond the
equator" never to return till bis coun
try could b. redeemed from the control
of INSCRIPTIONS men. A REASONABLE,
degree of firmuess being assumed for
him, We have not expected To behold
his face again.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

4 NcU 4srvkdst-The ADVERTISE
ment Of Capt. Jas. Brooks will be found
in this issue Of the News. He has pur.
chased the stock lately Kept by ]. NJ.
Jones & Co, aud will make additions
thereto. Captain Brooks is we'll ktown
to our readers as gentleman Of solidi,y
aud integrity. He is sure Of success.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
Correction.

We inadvertently made IL sPPssr
that the portion Of TezAr alluded 20 in
our last uumber was the BraIOs Valley
Mr.. Fowler iivss 10 the Valley Of the
COLORADO, IN the County Of Burnett,
aud 20, in the BrsSoa Valley.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Makers -Gresnville had an impos-
ing procession of masked Ragsmuffins
on New Years day. The whites held
forth in the forenoon aud the American
citizens in the afternoon. Bristol had
similar one on Christmas morning.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

A Lee County SuLscriJer.-0ur friend
in Lee county must furnish his name.
The publication Of marriage ootices IL
attended with some resp visibility, and
we desire always to know that the in.
formation is from reliable source, and
ia not hoax.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
punctuaIly

Received The Junior acknowledges
the receipt, FROM Mr.. Samuel Vance, Of
u copy Of an address, delivered by Gen.
WIN. B. Bate, before the Alumni So
cis,y Of Cumberland University. The
acknowledgement should have been
made sooner.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
lie, common Nen.e Decide.

What IL the rational mode OF procedure in eases
II general debility and nervous prostrationi Does
not reason tell that Judicious sumu stion 10 re-
Yuired. To resort to violent purgation Ia saeh
case Is az absurd Ms 1t would be TO bloed starving
man, YET Ia 10 done every day. Yes, this stupid.
and unphilosophe.i practice 10 continued in the
Iseth OF the great Juet that physical weakness,
With alt tho nervous disturbznco that accompany
IT, 10 more certainly and rapidly relieved by Hos-
letters Stomach Btters than by any medicine
at pres ut knows II 10 true that general drbiity 10
nftsn attended with torpidhy irrcE ulsrty OF the
bowels, and that this symptom must not be over
looked but while the discharge Of the water mat
ter Of the system 10 expedited or regulated,
ns ut1Or rrust be recruited. The Bitiers do both
rhcy eumbine aperisni and antibillioSs properties,
wi extraordinary tonic power Even while re-
moving obstrsctions from the bowels, they and
invigorats those organs. ThroeHh the stomach
upon which the great vegetable specific acts direct.
ly, II gives healthy aud permanent impetus TO sv-
Dry enfeebled function. Digestion 10 facilitated
the ALTERING circulation regulated, the blood rein
forced with accession of the AlimentAry prn-
eiplc, the nerves brAeed and all the dormant pow
crs Of the aystsm reused into healthy action. not
spasmodicAlly, AZ woa ID BE- the n mere stim-
nlsnt wore Administered, but for a continuance. Il
lie in this way that such exrAoTdinary ehAnges are
wrought la the condition Of the feeble, anciAted
and nervous avHiids by this use Of this wond erful
corrective Alternative and tonic. Let oomIaon sense
decide between such = preparation and a prostrat-
ing cathArtie supplemented BY poisonous astrin-
gent like stryehnine or qiniA- Jan Ism.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Nee couny.-It is proposed to carve
a new county out Of portions Of Mou.
roc and Mercer counties "a West Vir-
GINA. The county is much needed and
= very appropriate name for it would be
Montana,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

B,gty's merit L,ctu,e.--Sipce ,Bagl J
has moved to Gordonsville we suppose
he will leave of Bacon and Greens and
give US chapter on "Snseks" { e
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

A a a.
Neg leave TO state TO the public that they,
b.vs and srs receiving daily every vAfie'y
rows, xorioSs. FRUITS. Nurs. Aat
CoTEcrIosERIEs.
Such as Music Boxes, Albums, Ladies, WORT
Boxes, All Kinds Of Perfumery. Pocket
Hooks aud ladies. Rurss !, Pgcks,
Knives. Bill FOLDERS, and
A GREAT AANY OFFER ARrrLEs.
We bat. All kinds Of Small Toys, from.
the small Doh Baby TO the large Vase. We
LATEST STYLES OF CANDIES.
Trench Bon Bons. Creams, Liquor WORK!
Fancy Hearts. Our Plain lCaDdies are
ALL OF OUR ows MANUFACTURE
and ffes from ali Impurities.
wARRASrEI, nor 10 MAKE YOUR
CHILDREN SICK
We have foE baking Cakes. Ciiron. Raj,
sins. shslled Almonds, currepts. aud all tho
Flavoriug EItrecis. $500.
SUNDRIES.
sariines, Camel Oyster, PineApyle., ,o'f
anges, Jslhss in gobls,s aud glasses, Pre-,
sarved Ginger, Prunes, Figs, Paper Collars,
Matches, Hacking aud a thcusand other
things too ndiuetohs 10 meuiiop.
We have all kinds OF PRE- WORK.. TKS
public are ihvitej 20 call and examine our
Stuck fol. We charge nothing Tor hooking -
Thankful for Past favors wehsk eon,inu-
aBoe,
Cakss baked. iced atd ornamented.
Everybody that buys so
cents worth gets a chances
at a large Cake FREE.
Z. KuHMRhT q SON.
Dec IJ.tf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Special Sermon. d. Sullins
will on Sunday next at II "A. NJ. preach,
in the Methodist Church, sermon on
Woman" ....r ~
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

THOSE who use It, prouounca Line
weaver 6 Co.'s brand Of FAMILY 4
EXTRA FLOUR, the best 10 the mar
ket, to be had at j. ID. Ruberison's
Family Grocery. q dec3ltf
NOTICE.-Ail persons indebted to the nrn Of
Pepper Bros., will please come forward aud settle
their accounts before the lat day Of January, 1870
either by note or eash--ths latter prsforrsd-a. We
are needing It. Respectfully, f
Dee. A-f Pe1n~r nroa-
For good breal uIe nOffmAu's Family
Flour, ground from the best wheat by
an experienced miller. nov. 26-6m
Champagne and Cider -Obau-
pagne nu Sparkling Ciuer, Gin and
Porter, Wines and Rum, Whisky aud
Brandy, hot or cold, mixed or straight,
at the Central Bar-room. II.
Doll Babies Of all sizes at Kuhl
nests. n.
Plain Candies at Kuhper,s war.
tainted not to maksnyour children sick,
they made il themselves out Of pure
crushed sugar. # ~-,b IT, -
Buy Your Toys Of Kuhnert if
you want To please the chidreu. IL.
Kuhnsrt's is the place to buy your
presents. t.}t
Whiskies At wholesale aud retail at
the Central far. Room lower than can
be bought elsewhere. As A. v Sprad-
ling is agent for Ito celel r ted house Of
Vance {; Merri6eld, at Norfolk. ti'
Every Body that buys so cents
wort at nuhbn.rts gets a chance at
arge Pyrsmid Cake. If.
Websters unabridged Dictionaries 70
sale at the NEws Office. nov 26-tf
TRY one Of Kuhnert's Nice Prize
Boxes. If.
Get Some Of Kuhnert's Nice
Cakes ter the Hulhdsyn. It.
Pastries furnished at Kuhnerts.r
Good, Better, Best The best of
WHISTLES. wiu,s aud brandies at the
Central Bar Room. Gully 10 cents a
drink II.
Go to Kuhnert's and get some lice
Cccoanut Csudy. If.
Oysters Received Daily by Express
from Norfolk at the Central Restaurant
and sold at 81 so per gallon. If.
If You Want Oysters In Every
Style 80 the Uentrui Restaurant. u
WEDDING suits will 10 future be OBJ
tanned at STATIONS as he is acknowl-
edged the best in the land. nov Pct
FIRE Insurance taken at the Nkws
fhce. nov.26 If.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

THE UNIVERSAL GUIDE
IN DRESSMAKlNG

The most valuable Assistaat In pressuskiss sy'
sr Issued any ktdy can make ladies' OF ehildren's
dresses BY H. rhouSands sold weekly. Agents
wanted sverywhsre. A sptsadid chdnos for ladies
10 make money o. a ligM 'iad tosi@fuh busiasss -
FOR further iHformAiioa, address J, wIcEInIs,
III ned states jan T.y
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Chu,cd Dedication The new Melh.
odist Church a. Cedarville, Va, was
dedicated on Sunday last
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

What is the difference between a
pitcher Of ws,e, aud throwing woman
overheard Que is water in the pitch
CT and the other is pitch her in the wa
ter
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Snop.-On Saturday night heavy
snow, accompanied by severe wind, fell
throughout the country. Is has had
she effect Of delaying the trains sumo
what. .....'...'... ....
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
Foh SALE ~ i'm
PEPPER BROS.
Jan ION Bristnl, Tennessee
Dis.Otutioa o, Io,pWiasrship,

LYScHBrao, Dec. 81, 1859.
The Co. partnership h-retafore existing under the
style and brm OF Lss Fay loT 10 this day dissolved
by Limitation. All persons holding claims against
us will present them for pay meni and all Persons
indebted 10 us must eOme forward for Ss,tlement'
Jso, A. LEE,
OrHy TAYIOH
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
TRAIN OFF A BRIDGE 100 FEET
HIGH.
SLAUGHTER OF CATTLE.


On Tuesday morning a freight train
was thrown from the bridge over the
Big Outer, on the Virginia aud Ten
nesses Railroad, by the dropping Of a
brake. The engine was passing on the
bridge when the accident happened and
two cars fell from sixty to a hvndTcd
feet. Ooe was filed with cotton the
other with cattle Of which eighteen were
killed. The bridge was siderSbly
damaged and the cars smashed up gem
orally, which 80 delayed the passenger
train that il did not arrive here until a
late hour on Wednesday night. Even
then the Tennessee train vent through
to Glade Spring where passeagars and
baggage we're exchanged.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

An Old ThiJ-Wm. Brown, a vet.
eran rogue Of GreeHville, distinguished
himself anew on the last Sabbath of the
late year by stealing horse FROM the
Widow Morrov,wh liscs one mile south
east Of Greerville. lie was pursued as
far as negro house within six miles of
'sheville, N. c., where inquiry being
made, the iden ical thief, our Brown
'foresaid, came out and talked TO the
party in quest of him. l, seems they
were not personally acquainted with
him, and Of course he sent them on
their way. The next day be followed
on their rfail as far as Asheville, where
he abandoned the horse and made his
escape. The horse was recovered.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

RcJLed.-E VI. Gopenhaver, near
Marion, wa robbed Of his pocket book
containg Sl.75. On the 2Iih uli
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
p1lSToL fEMa' E INSTITUTE.

The next uALr sks-.~.' Of the in't"n'' WI
'ss'" e Is. ipI Day 81 February, isso.
under the following
FACULTY:
W MORRlSSETr. 6rauuate Va.
Mil. Inst, and A. NJ. graduate Wi
liam and MARY College, Prinoipai-
Ed. ). Y. KIN0ANON, Mora! Science and
History.
Mss JhSNIE LAT IAN. Assistant.
Mrs. NJ E. KING ANON, Matron and AS
sistant.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

IVeR DOas--By way II iuauguratiug
the New Year, SprsdliOs sent us half
q bushsl Of kOs oysters, for which our
thAnks are rendered.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
L Y N Q FL d u r. q
Prices Current.
c0KREcTED M
LEE, TAYLOR, & CO,
GRocERs, CoNSissf-s MERCHANTS AND rRo
DrcE BRoKERs.
No. II Bridge Street, Lyneburg, Va.


LrSrHBrRa, bee 81, iSoa.
We invite attention To many changes to-day.
wheat anu 4 sur j. Ntthuut any imprn, en-, nj,
at quotations
Hog produea of all descriptions arc less ariive.
even at decline nntod, In consequence Of the west.
ern market having givcn ANaS init ono cent per
pound. Dried afples artive. dhcl peaches dull.
al otheT produce In fair demand - s~stetions.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

PsrsoasL-COl. Joseph Jsques, the
Sbls ana sigiiant Vice President Of the
". 7. 4 Ga. Railroad, was in Bristol on
Taosday Mst.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Oy,tsr Sale'-Spradliug has sold
i25 gallons'Of oysters, since the 18th
Of October, Rsther good sales for Bris-
tol. 0Q .rT.r ftr.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Mot-Moses jackson, negro, shot
aud killed another negro 10 the Rye
Valley during the holidays.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Kihd.-A Nlr, Kinscy, Of Giles,
shot aud killed himself on Salt Pond
mountain on Tuesday last.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

TnosE who use It, pronouncs Line
weaver & Co.'s brand of FAMILY 4
EXTRA FLOUR, the best 10 the mar
ket, to be had at j. ID. RuLertson's
Family Grocery. dec3ltf
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Rm0ropsa --Bullard's Panorama Of
New YORK city was exhibited at the
Virginia Houss 90 Tuesd'y night and
drew unite a large a6dieuces
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

LrEGHBuAa, Jan. I, 1870.
The undersigned have formed Co.PartnsrshiP
under the s'yle and arm Of Lee. Taylor Co., foI
the paTTosa Of oonductina General 0ToesTy aud
Commission Business, A. The old stand n Toe 4
Taylor. We solicit the patronage at our ffsoas and
JoHS A LEE,
iannf J OILY IAYLoR.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Recovery MIR. John IIennessy has
so far recovered as to be able to return
to his home
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
GA r d

To the patrons Of our old house we return our
sincere thanks fsr tho liberal patronage extended u
rs. We have transferred all goods and produce 10
ior them the ibaraiiiy and confidence thai has
LEE a TAYLOR.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the nrm Of
Pepper Bros, will please come forward and settle
their aceouhs before the lat day OF January, 1870
sithSr by note or eAsh--ths latter preforredas We
are needing It. Respectfully, f
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
FRIDAY. Jaauars =, tssu.
IRGINIA { rENNEssEE RAlLRoAp.
& REzESsE - -

VIRGINIA a TENNESSEE RAILROAD.
IA q EslIssA
Nail train leaves Bristol, Z 80 p, N.
Arrives IN Lynchhurg, $40, A. NJ.
Wall train leaves l., nchhurs, . 30 r. ".
.ariivesin Bristol. 500 AN.
freight tfaius leaves Bristol, $50 A NJ.
Freight train arrives at G SIS An. &4AOP NJ
Freight trains leaves I.ynchhurg ). 10 AM
Arrives In Bristol 4. so A NJ. &s.l0P. NJ.
Distance a04 miles; Fare cents per mile.
'' minutes allowed FOR supper Ia Bristol.
= EAST TENN. a VA. RAILROAD.
Mail train leaves Bristol 5 81 AN.
Arrives In KIN xville i25t Pm
Mail train leaver Knoxville, Ills A. N.
Msil train arrives In Bristol go r. N.
Freight trains leave Bristol, @ IS A. N.
freight trains stTivein Bristol, 90 p. N.
7irtspce 1850 milrss Fare cts. per mile.
rs minutes allowed for supper In Bristol.
Tenn. time trirg so minutes slower than
Va. tive, the apparent want Of connection
Astwren tbe above schedules 10 explained.
.Look sbst For h X !Marky.
The expiration Of subscriptions viii be
dedicated by the X mark, and il the News"
Is onger desired by the party so notified,
he will at ouee remit the pricoof sub scrip
ton.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
I. B. Dunn C co.

VIRGINIA & TENNESSEE R. R.
v The semi annual coupons falling due
upon the bonds of this road on the LIST day
Of January, 1870, will be paid at our ofhce'
LANCASTER, BROWN & co.
"a Na.siu Street, New York.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
xrIGH SCHOOL ron YoUNs
CoaREorED NJ THE BRlsroL 1--WE,

THIGH SCHOOL ron YOU'VE
IN Ladies'.
BRlSToL- GooDSoE "a.
This SCHOOL, formerly under the sbafge of Mrs
y, l.. cHANcEAuLhE, win oPsns'
MOUNTAIN VIEW"
GA tBs 4th Tkurdsy IN Augsst, In sh,rs,
Of The following Tsashsri .pl d..
Rev o. gULLINs, A, NJ, Prineirsi.
MS. D. L. cHANCEAuLME. l.sistan.s 10 the
aaA LheraTF and 0Jns.
Mis-. LUCY b. RUsdLEs. mental bsgstssnt.
Mics L. PAYNE. Teacher Of Ausie-ipsifansnsa
and Veal.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
The Purost, Best and Cheapest
KNIT..KNTT--KNTT. {.

AGENTS WANTED everywheis to sell the
AMERICAN KNITTING MACHINE, the only prae-
teal Knitting Machine ever invented. Price $50.
win knit 20,tOo stitches per MINUTE. address
AMERICAN KNITTING MACHINE CO., Bosion
Mass, or ST, Louis, Mo.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07
DAVIS, GOpER & co.
WHOLESALE GKOCERS
ANp
Commission MERCHANTS!
IeiessJary, Va.

XyTEkeep always on hand iars" stock
w .: f.Teceries OF ell kinds. which vii
,e slid At Northern prices. VIII mak" W. ,
raj cash advances nB ALI produce rhirp~d
"a on =, c ipt Of bills &c lAdi1giAnd. ? r'onai
given to the sale Of rame.
Nnv ID d -.. i-ts
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

ATLANTA MARKET REPc RT

..I ... eoshscTKD wHEELI NJ
IT, T.. COX h RO., o..
MkRCHA " rs
FoRsrTs srhrnr. ArLasrA, ca.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

pLAnks Of sv,ryi description pcip,qd
Dst tina yAiee.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-01-07

Terms. Per Session q fivs soutbs
Oss. AaO IL adsaRcs, anlsss bg spsetai oonfrso
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-01
SilVering Mirrors.

N VIE PROCESS Of coating glass with
L. an amalgam of quicksilver and tin
is interesting.
The process is as follows The size Of
the glass being known, sheet Of tinfoil
somewhat larger than the glass is spread
upon the silvering table. This table is a
slab of stone, with as perfect plane sur
face as can be made by mechanical means.
When the tin foil has been sufficiently
smoothed, it is brushed over with quick
silver until its surface is uniformly COW
cred Quicksilver is then added in larger
quantity until the fluid metal lies upon
the foil to depth of from two to three
twelfths of an inch.
The plate of glass is now gently and
slowly slid, its longest side foremost on to
the foil, care being taken that its edge
dips beneath the surface of the quick
silver, so that no air may be retained be-
tween the latter and the plate.
The glass being thus slid upon the
quick silver floats upon it, and the excess
Of the latter is now squeezed out by the
application Of pressure to the glass
This is done by placing heavy weights
upon the plate; and the table being now
inclined, so that the quicksilver flows to
one side, the latter is received in Il
trough provided for that purpose.
Notwithstanding the process is simple
enough in its general principles, it re-
quires much skill to successfully silver
very large plates, and there are many
things connected with it which it would
be very desirable to avoid.
Hence many processes for silvering have
have been devised. Of these, we believe
Drayton's has been the most successful,
but it has not superseded the use of
quicksilver. Mr.. Crayton's method con
sists in depositing film of pure silver
upon the glass, the silver being reduced
from mixture of nitrate Of silver
ammonia, and oil of cassia.-,ScientGc
! american.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-02-01
lIT SKATING EXPERIENCE.

FHSHE GLARE Of many colored lights
4 above, and the glare Of the sheet of
ice below, dotted here and there with
scores Of swift gallants and graceful las
sizes, mado an enhancing picture. I found
my way down to the ice, and stood on the
brink Of this Intoxicating delight, fully
enjoying it. My early education on skates
had been wofully neglected. | never so
fully realized this as when { stood on the
edge Of the pond with my feet firmly I'M
bodded in the snow on that December
evening, and looked at the people and
the fun. Very lean legged men whirl-
ed and skinned before me.
A very short squatty looking boy bore
down from somewhere and took a posi-
ton in front Of me. He had II pair of
skates dangling from his arm, and some
thing else not quite so large dangling
from his nose He was a queer looking
boy When he stopped, he seemed to
shut himself up like telescope. His
head settled down between his shoulders,
and his body came down upon his legs,
as though they had an intention of break
my uOWll tHOse NaluaDle members Oh So
ciety. He evidently had something heavy
on his mind. He drummed his heels on
the ice before me, and looked absently at
the gayety allaround him. hiIestudying
him, | commenced to feel an overpower-
ing desire to getout on the pond and distin-
guish myself although had no very well
defined idea how | was to do it. My gaze
atornated between his skates and the ice
for some time, | have since thought the
boy was hired by somebody to take up
that position, but had no thought of the
kind at the time. Such thought, then,
would have been worth two hundred dol
lars; coming when it did, it was dam
age to me-
Finally, l hailed the young man, with a
view to mounting his skates. He was
corrupt to the core, and twenty-five
cent stamp overcame him like summer
rain. He threw down the skates at my
feet, and turned his attention to the stamp.
He held it up to the light, and then he
rubbed it between his fingers. Its gen
uineness satisfied him, and he put it care