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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-12-28

ndrThe people of Castne, Penobscot, Isle
boro, Brooksville and surrounding towns would
do well to cal! ut our store in Castine, where
they will find splendid assortment of both
DRY and FANCY GOODS, at as low prices as
obtained at any city or town on the PenObscot.
nHThose indebted to us will please call and
settle their accounts
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1871-12-28
Foreclosure of Mortgage.

STATE OF MAINE,
WALDO, IS.
WHEREAS Clement F. Cummings late ofStock.
w ton, in said County of Waldo, on the eleventh
day OF December, A. ID. 1870, by his mortgage deed
Of that date, duly signed, executed and delivered,
mortgaged to Wilson Hichborn and II S. Staples OF
said Stockton. certain parcel of land with buildings
thereon situated In said Stockton and particularly
described in said mortgage, which is recorded in
the Registry of Deeds Office, in said Waldo.County,
in Volume ISL Page 1876 to which said record refer
ence may be had for particular description OF said
mortgaged premises. And whereas the conditions
Of said mortgage having been broken, the said mort
gagees claim foreclosure of said mortgage, and
give this notice in accordance with the provisions of
the Statute of this State for the purpose of forecos
ing said mortgage. WILSON HICHBORN.
II. S. STAPLES.
Belfast, Dec. 10, 1871. 3w24
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THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
Il concerned that he has been duly appointed
ana taken upon himself the trust of Administrator
OF the estate Of Mary X Eames late OF Lncolnyille
in the County OF Waldo, deceased, by giving
bond as the law directs he therefore requests al
persons who are indebted to said deceased4 estate
to make immediate pay ment ana those who hayeany
demands thereon to exhibit the same for settlement
to him. u WARREN FANIES
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SLIP NEWS
FORT OE BELFAST

Dec. r.. sch, Active Coo,1bs, Nor9k
%. Sch. Orion, Osborn, Boston.
" Schs. Myra Sears, Chapman. Boston Earl,
Ferguson do Flil2beth West DO AdaIiue Darby,
SAILED.
Dec. q. Schs Emma Crockett New Haven
Jack Downing, Patterson, Rockland,
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GROCERIES.
GRO[ERTES.
TXTRA INDUCEMENTS!
REDUCTION IN GROCERIES

A new stock of Fresh Teas and Groceries Just
received-Choiccst Gunpowder, Imperial, Old
and Young Hyson Japan, English Breakfast,
Oolong and Black Teas. These Teas having been
selected with great care, we guarantee the quail
ty and price to suit the trade.
A full stock of Demcrara Y. P. Porto Rico
Refined Sugars and Golden Syrups
Rio Laguyra and Old Govt. Java Coffees;
hhds Shoulder, Middling and Breakfast
Bacon.
2tierces Plain and Sugar cured Hams.
tierces Prime Leaf Lard.
II boxes prime Factory Cheese.
Fine stock of English and American Sauces,
Pickles and Canned Goods Bordeaux Oil, Salad
Dressing; full stock of Bakers 0ld Rye Wis., IS
choice Rye Whistles and Wines English Ale
and Brown Stout constantly on hand-together
with large stock of Fine Family and Fancy
Groceries all Of which will be sold ut reduced
prices All persons wishing bargains will do
we'll to call Mt
GEO McBURNEY & SONS,
Washington Hall Building,
Gb6 10 King street
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rHOICE BOOKS JUST RECEIVED AND
" FOR SALE AT
FREN CHS
ROCK AND STATIONERY STORE

No. IS King street.
Holiness Through Faith, Light on the Way Of
Holiness, by the author of 1.-THE Secret Of VIC
tory" etc; Coo.
Stories for Sundays, illustrating the Catechisn
revised and edited BY Bishop Coke 81 25
Readings for Every Day in Lent, compiled Lee
Steps Upward, by Mrs. Frances Dana Gage,
author of Elsie Magoon," 'Gertie's Sacrifice
etc; 81 50.
Himselfhis Worst Enemy. or Philips Duke Of
Wharton, Career, by A. ?. Brotherheadi 81
Legal Tender Bills of Exchange, Exports, I'm;
ports Balance Of Trade and Of Exchange; all
simplifed and made clearly manifest; volume;
81 Is.
The American Sportsman, containing hints to
sportsmen, notes on shooting and the habits of
the game birds and wild fowl of America, by
Elisha j. Lewis, MD, with numerous ilustra-
tions; vol, 8yo.; 50 IS.
The True Knight, amonthly magazine, devoted
to the Order of Knights Of Pythias; March num-
Der now ready; price 50 81 per anaum.
Another lot just received of two remarkable
books-Valene Aylmer and the Cryptogranl.
New Books daily
feb % e. F.. FRENCH
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NON-EXPLOSIVE COAL OIL LAMPS
PERKINS & HOUSES PATENT.

Having received the agency for the above in
This section of the State, respectfully request
the public to call and examine the same. They
are absolutely safe from breaking, and being con
structed on the principle Of Sir Humphrey Ds-
yy's safety lamp cannot explode Nj ". II.
Tor the State OF Virginia, writes:
L have used one of Perkins s Houses, Non
Explosive Kerosene Lamps for more than 8
month. Before trying it, I took it TO pieces and
saw that it was constructed on the principle of
Days safety lamp, and that with proper use no
fame could possibly find admission to the lamp;
although it may be filled with explosive ga: and
lighted while in that condition. My Use Of it has
confirmed my good opinion of the lamp, and
intend substituting it throug hnut my house for
the dangerous lamp now in use | consider the
invention an important contribution TO the safety
Of persons and property
For sale at Is King street, Aexandria W
feb S-eo3m + j. MILLER.
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= THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY q.
Miscellaneous News.

Edward Sparks an old and highly respected
citizen of Annapolis, Md. died last Friday, in
his 18th year He was many years ago pro,
lessor in St. Johns College, and in 1861 had
charge Of the naval store in the United States
Naval Academy while at Newport. and was
for many years practicing physician in An
naplis.
A number of Kentucky freedmen sailed from
New York on Wednesday, in the bark Thomas
Pope, for Liberia Rev NJ D. Herndon, for
sixteen years a missionary in the Bassa nation,
is in charge Of the expedition. Each family
receives twenty-five acres of fertile land, and
provisions free for six months.
The force q the Cuban rebellion seems to
have been weakened since the browning OF the
new king of Spain. The impression is said to
prevail on the island that he will initiate re-
forms which will remove the most serious
causes of complaint against Spanish oppression
and excuses.
The Senate, on Saturday, passed the bill to
revise, consolidate and amend the statutes re-
lating to patents and copyrights, the bill au.
thorizing the appointment OF an additional
United States Judge for Arkansas and the bill
providing for the Philadelphia exposition
Great complaint is made by both English and
Americans that the islands of San Juan and
De Hax group to which both governments
Law claim, are used as dcpots for Smugglers,
who defy Both authorities and cannot be inter
tered with.
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DoToMAC TRANSPORTATION LIN
THE STEAMER EMPRESS,

THE STEAMER EXPRESS,
Capt A. c. MCKEE
Will resume her route on Tuesday, February 70,
leaving pier No; 10 Light street wharf,
4 D. H., for Alexandria, Washington and George
town, stopping at the following way points on
Coburn, Chaptico wharf Chapel Point Matthias
Point Smiths Point, Nanjemoy Stores and
Pye's wharf.
Returning, will leave Sixth st. wharf, Wash,
ington, EVERY SATURDAY, at + a. M, and
King street wharf, Alexandria. at a. m
j. BRODERS & CO.,
feb IS No II King street, Alexandria.
DECISIONS FOR SOLDIERS OF THE
Il WAR OF 1872
A Law has just passed Congress granting pen,
sion to certain soldiers and sailors of the war of
1872 and the widows Of deceased soldiers and
sailors of said war
Having made an arrangement with an active
and reliable agent in Washington for prosecuting
and securing the claims of those who are entitled
to the benefit Of this law, will give prompt at
lcntion to all cases entrusted to me.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
feb 2l-lm Attorney ut Law.
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PROFESSIONAL.
WIN. KILGOUR,
CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BANKRUPTCY.

Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law SO that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, so-called, another opportunity offers
to secure the benefits Of this most effective and
permanent measure of relief The above-named
will make bankrupt business speciality. will
procure discharges on the most moderate terms,
and transact all business in that line at prices
which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Being Uni
ted States Commissioner he will endeavor to visit
the different counties on court days, and thus
save parties the trouble and expense of several
trips to Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their cases. Discharges can be obtained
here before Register Hill as promptly as in Rich
mond or elsewhere and at much less expense to
parties. 1t may be added that the Bankrupt act,
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which it is now believed will be secured to the
bankrupt under the bankrupt law, is the only real
relief now offered to parties struggling in the
hopeless bondage of old debts. Address person
ally or by letter at No u south Royal street,
Alexandria, Va. jy l6-ly-
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Policies issued on all the plans adopted by first
class companies, and are NON
FORFEITABLE

While avoiding all questionable, though sp--
cious So-csled improvements freely and reck
lcssly put forth in these latter days to secure pa
tronage, the ST LOUIS MUTUAL has been
we'll content to plod steadily along in the DID,
tried paths, and lind, her reward in yearly in
creasing business and the confidence Of her pa
irons and the public.
Her Assets and Reserve are wel-secured and
ample for all contingencies.
Agents wanted.
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CHER1FFS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

On and after February LIST, 1871, my office will
be on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store of Dr. PieTpoint. 1 would respectfully ask
persons who have not paid their State and coun-
~ taxes for 1870 to call and settle. The contin-
uance Of the public schools depends upon the
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1863, with interest, must be settled.
!. &. ONEAL,
ian 81 Sheriff Alexandria co., Va
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Dr. L. respectfully informs the public that for
twenty years he has given especial attention to
the preservation of the natural teeth, and will
continue to do so, and invites those who wish to
save them to call on him, knowing that many are
ment might be preserved and made useful for
life. Artificial teeth inserted only as APPROVED
BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES nov 1(-tf
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A MOTHER GREAT REDUCTION
n IN THE
PRICE OF TEAS AND COFFEES.

TEAS:
Japan, uncolored, 81; Best Extra. ! ~
Oolong, 80 and 90c; 10
English Breakfast, 8Oc and 81 10
Imperial, 81, Sl.l5; l4o
Gunpowder, 81 60 81 10; 10y
Young Hyson, 9Oc, 81; l4o
Remember that We guarantee our Teas t" he
fresh, pure and unmixed, and if not satisfactory
will be exchanged.
COFFEES:
Java, Mocha Ceylon, Marieabo Lsguyra land and
to Sc per pound less than formerly. We use
great care in the selection. of our Coffees and
guarantee them to give entire satisfaction.
We would also call attention to our stock of
.Iellics, Canned Goods, French, English and
American Mustardss, Cross & Biackwells Pick
les. American Pickles Peak, Frean & Cos cell
ebrated Biscuits, Albert Biscuits, Pure French
Candy, from 30 to Coo per pound.
Every variety of Spices, perfectly pure, ground
and whole Aliberal discount to the trade
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No II North Royal street,
i'm p Near the Market
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We also represent the following FIRE IN
SURANCE cos for town and country:
IMPERIAL of London. Assets 600 gold
NORTH AMERICAN, New York......S75Oo 600
GEORGIA HOME, Columbus, Ca. S45o, 600
ALBEMARLE, Charlottesville VA. ooo
OLD DOMINION, Richmond, Va...-$O0,O00
SOUTHERN MUTUAL, Richmond, sR.TTae-
cumulaton:. .S242, 0742S
In addition to the foregoing we represent the
HARTFORD TRAVELLERS INSURANCE
COMPANY.
the oldest and most firmly established Accident
Company in the L. S.
OK WILMER & co.
Gen'l Insurance Agents.
no1 fab al
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The higher per centage Of interest obtaining IN
the Western States, as compared with the East
ern Seaboard, and our large annual income,
must constitute All irresistible appeal TO those de-
string ASSURANCE with the ST. LOUIS MUTUAL
in the future of their policies
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FkR.N.ISHI.N-G GOODS.

FthsfISH1sFG FOODS.
1871. 1871.
GEORGE G.. HENNING,
READY-M MADE CLOTHING,
Gents Furnishing Goods,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
No. 40 Seventh Street, Northwest.
(Old Intelligencer Buildng,j
FLASHING TON d. e.
Respectfully announces that during the sea-
son, his stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
will be larger the assortment more choice, and
will be sold ut
CLOSER PRICES
than ever: and he hptters himself that the in
ducements he shall offer will be
BEYOND COMPETITION.
His long experience and familiarity with
THE COUNTRY TRADE
enables him to anticipate its wants.
THE CUSTOM DEPARTMENT
will be full, rs usual, and only
FIRST-CLASS GARMENTS
will be made to order
nsS-Strangers visiting the city are invited I"
leave their measures for future orders.
Instructions for self-neasureTrnt sent OH APP
plication per post.
IN FURNISHING GOODS,
his stock will comprise everything really de>ira-
BILE, both useful and ornamental.
His DRESS SHIRTS have achieved reputa-
ton. The assortment is the largest in the city,
and the prices will compare favorably with those
of any city in the United States.
RUBBER CLOTHING,
OIL CLOTHING,
WOOLLEN SHIRTS:
HEAVY WOOL JACKETS,
RED FLANNEL
UNDERWEAR, Sc. &c.
ONLY GOOD ARTICLES KEPT.
AS heretofore,
ONE PRICE ONLY, IN PLAIN FIGURES.
Ma- Wholesale buyers in search Of good nrti-
Giles will be literally dealt with.
ns-If you want an article YOU have looked for
slsewh here in vain. seek for it here
Washington, nov lI-eo3m
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

RICHARDS PAYNE JR w MOSS,
Warrenton, Va. Loudoun Va.
DAYNE s. MOSS, 81. f.. -,a.y....-
GENERAL COMMISSION. MERCHANTS.
No. "a King street,
jan l9-3rn Alexandria, Va
SH1NN S co.,
GEyER 2i'L's COMllissIoN MERiG;HHANEs,
No. ID Union street,
FLOUR, GRAIN and all kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filling all orders for GROCE-
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &c,
SC. ut the lowest market rates.
M13"Agents for the sale of James s. WEIGH 5
celebrated brands of FADlIL Y FLOUR.
Ms~Agcnts for the sale Of the "ROUND TOP
HTDRAULIC CENENT' jan ST
!. BRoDERs. J. LASSoS.
r BRODERS & CO.,
y. No. II King street,
GENERAL COMMISSION AN5S1 ERcHA|S II
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
PROVISIONS.
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand general assortment OF
Cordage, Tar Pitch Nails, Lime Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consignments promptly attend
ed To. and goods forwarded without delay to con-
Signees on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowdcr.
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portation line NH 10-tf
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GEO. X. WILMER e. CO.,

General Agents for Virginia. West Virginia
North Carolina, Maryland and the District Of
Columbian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-28

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
leo ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river The
improvements consist of q BRICK Dwell e.
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out a a:I
buildings, and an abundance of choice fruit of
all descriptions The farm is we'll watered, and
has on it plenty of timber.
800 ACRES HEAVILY IMBEREDL LAND
g miles from Washington city-sumc distance
from Alexandria, and about 8 miles from sta
ton on the w. & 0. r. R., offering a ready mar
ket for wood and timber.
a FARM, in Fauquier county, miles below
Warrenton, and within two miles of station on
the Warrenton branch of the o., a. & NJ r. R.
bered and watered, and is considered fine graz
ing land -,
The above property, the title 20 which is with
out defect will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to A. B., Gazette office
fpb lift
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D d. GOULD. W. II. WILKENINGa
COULD & WILKENING,
" Successor to W. F. Henderson,
GROCERY. LIQUOR & GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS.
No. 30 North Royal IT.
Dealers in GROCERIES. TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES,
SCOTCH ALE. PORTER, &c.
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brand, Of SEGARS and TOBACCO
always on hand.
Strict attention paid To- the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. it lS-tf
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Dividends annually distributed on the well-trlee
"CONTRIBUTION PLAN
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n. n r VI n, Speclal agent. leu z
TIRE INSURANCE AGENCY.

Policies in this very reliable company may be
had by applying to the agency Of
g. X. WILMER & co.
h. KEMPER, Special Agent. jan SIN
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INSURANCE AGENTS.


An increase of over FIVE MILLIONS IN YEARS
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Roots IND SHOES.

7 AIDES LASTING BOOTS
A great many new styles, handsome and very
cheap, at
At WADDEY'S, II King street
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
DURE IRISH Ii F. \

Received from the importers in New, York
Richardson's Linens. They are universally ad
mtted to have no superior.
feb - Il. l.. WOOD.
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-02
Not to be Beaton.

A NEW HAMPSHIRE manand manirom
Ohio CHANGED to meet at a public. dinner
in New York. The man from Ohio sug-
pested to him of the Granite State that 1t
might be advantageous to him to remove
to the West, especially if he proposed to
follow the pursuit of farmer. The Yam
kee could not see it there was no State IN
the Union equal to New Hampshire. He
of the Buckeye State could not agree to
this. Ohio was inferior to New Hampshire
in no respect, while in many respects she
was superior. The Yankee demanded TO
know a superior feature. The Buckeye
commenced to enumerate; but as fast as ne
presented his claims OF superiority, his
antagonist unhesitatingly sweptthem awsy
by bold and vigorous declarations 20 tne
contrary. At length, when all othsr
sources of argument had been exnausteo,
the Buckeve confidently observed;
aYou will at least allow that Ohlo JUST
Iv claims superiority over New Hampshire
IN noint of the extent of the territory?
d No. sirl" promptly and emphatically
-asnonded the Yankee. "Your State
snTesds out because it is fiat. Look at the
Fountains ofNew Hampshirel Goodness
mercyl Just roll 'em out flat, and they'd
make territory enough to cover up the
whole of Ohio and I'LL up big slice OF
Lake Eriel"
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-02
Avery Remarkable Balloon Ascension,

A REPORTER of the Titusville Herald
had a rather unusual experience at o bal
loon ascension at Cory, of which he
writes:
al was special reporter for the late bal
loon ascension here, and therefore had
the best seat that could be afforded me for
the occasion. Our car was small basket,
and there not being room for myself and
the engineer inside, simply tied rope
around my neck and hung over the out
side. All things being ready, they cut the
ropes and away we went, sky high. had
heard of Ascensionists,' Second day Ad-
vent, up in q balloon, boys How's that
for high,' and even of men being hung, but
1 never before experienced so much IN
few minutes. We arrived at 'Constella-
tion,' when the machine stopped, and not
having any sand bags to throw over, II
was necessary to throw over something as
near sand as possible, as nothing else
would cause us to rise higher. 1t was
ascertained that was made of clay, and
orders were given to cut the rope. My
hair stood up L knew it would ease up on
NV neck, but was afraid it might spoil my
boots when landed However, the rope
was cut, my hair still standing, which fort
unately caught on the willow basket, and
we went up to the moon.
awe now resolved to start home, as we
were out of gas. The engineer tied the
rope around my feet, threw me over, and
held the rope in the basket. we went
down as fast as wanted to-. When al
most down 1 caught the end OF lightning
rod in my mouth, swung my feet around,
and landed on roof safely. came near
Jerking the old balloon to pieces, stopping
so quick. shall not go up again
South-eastern Independent. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1871-1871, 1871-06-02

foolish and wicked 4 had ali been. Joe
shook his head soiemsly thinking It att=
over! :" You were great fool, yesterday,
Joe RipleyPs he ssias bringing the weGlss
| ousloud and emphatic eHedeh.-- -
|, Sydney Powers heard them. A 2apgh
twinkled suddenly in the boys eyes. re
knew Joe's habit, and he knew, too, what
Was going on in his thoughts at that mo-
ment wonder if good angel did not
stand with his white wings and Slnnng
face betwixt the boys just then? So;pe-
thing outside of himself seemed to turn
Sydney Powers STRAIGHT around at that
moment, and he shouted out al say,
Joe, you weren't the only fool yester-
dayP
Joseph Ripley turned around in his
slow way, his mouth distended, his big
| light blue eyes filed with comical stare,
as he gradually took the whole thing in.
\ SO the boys stood still moment survey
ing each other; Gradually q red glow
came up among the frechles IN Joe's face; .
] Did you hear what said, Syd? draw
| ing little nearer. F24aTG o1E TEsE
Yes; and you heard what sad, Joe,
so think it's about eYeni" and Syo2ey
drew closer. The ice was broken now.
Well then, said Joe, not without
little internal struggle, but there was
| something warm and sound at the bottom
Of him-you see which got the mastery
nOw-"s'pose we shake hands and make it
all up?" .,.--. ----s-
"I think it's the most sensible thing we
can do, Joe, F" answered Sydney heartily,
and the two boys griped each others hands
until both ached. If they had been girls
l think they would have went farther and
kissed each other; as it was, there were
| tears in the eyes of both.
Then they both sat down under tree
by the roadside in the pleasant summer
morning, and talked the whole thing over;
and between their talk the robins song
went and came sweetly; and Sydney told
his friend all the pain and darkness which
had been in his heart at the thought Of
their final separation; and Joe, on his part,
had story to tell of much the same sort.
When they rose up at last, Sydney hit
his companion sharp blow on the shoul-
der: " Joe, old fellow, say, that trick of
yours of talking to yourself out loud was
a lucky thing this morning. We shouldn't
have made up if it hadn't been for that.
Yes, answered Joe, in his honest, sol
emn way, I've tried to break myself of
that great many times, but some good has
come out of it at last
Joe was right Ciildren's Hour.