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EUROPE.
Queen Victoria -Rssarns Thasks

Queen victoPia Besurns ThaDks.
LONDON, December 29.-Queen Vic
toria has written a letter thanking the
nation for the sympathy displayed by all
glasses upon the occasion of the Hines.
of the Prince of Wales. The letter il
couched in the most touching language
and creates warm response through
out the entire country.
Victor Hinge.
PARIS, December 29.-Victor Hbgo
has been made candidate for the As
sembly to represent one Of the constit'
uencies OF the city.
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BALTIMORE.

Ro,,er rExpIosion-One Man Killed
"o and Several Injured.
BALTIMORE, December ga boiler
in the steam saw mill Of Harrington
Rros, corner Pratt and fremont streets,
exploded this morning at about III
o'clock. One of the brothers Harrins.
TON was killed, and several persons
seriously hurt. The building Is q
complete wreck T
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BOSTON.
Gas Explosion.

Bosrox, December 2s.-The gas e.-
plosion in the law office of james Neck.
erson. No. % Devonshire street this
morning. Get Gre to the building
I'D damaged . it to the extent OF
sIS 900 The National Life insurance
cnT1VS comnsny and other occupants suffered
snme loss in the destruction oil omces
and yfurniture. ts ',-
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CINCINNATI.
General McPhersOn's Monument
PrOsecutiUn by the Grand Army.

General McPhersOn's MOnument-
PrOsecution by the Grand Army.
CINCINNATI. December PA. Hick'
enlooper and others Of the committee
appointed by the Grand Army to make
arrangements for the erection Of q mon.
ument to the late General j. B. Nc,
Pherson, have brought suit against T.
D. Jones, sculptor, and his surety, for
failure to complete the work in the
time specified in the contract The
complainants aver that Jones refuses
to complete the work. They claim
damages to the amount OF $l9,l25.
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ally control them. The testimony or our
best citizens, OF all classes, establishes ths
fact, that CHERRY pictorial Will and dos
relieve and cure the afflicted disorders OF
the Throat and Lungs beyond any otler
medicine. The most dangerous nuectfons
and cases OF CONSUMPTION. cured by
this preparation, are publicly known, :"
remarkable as hardly To be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. ASA REM
edy Il Is adequate, on which the public may
rely for full protection. BY curing COUohS,
the forerunners OF more serious disease, "
saves unnumbered lives, and AN amount oi
suffering not 10 be computed. IL chal.nsr-
trial, and convinccs the most skep'ical
Every family should keep 10 on haud NJ
protection against the early and unpsf'
ceived attack OF Pulmonary Affections.
which are easily met nj nrst, but which De-
come incurable, and 10 often fatal, " neg
lected. Tender lungs needs this defrn-si
and IL IN unwise To be without 10. As S.i''
guard To children, amid the distressing dls.
eases which beset the Throat and chest at
childhood, CHERRr PICTORIAL " inNaIu.
able; for, by It's timely Use, muitituhs ais
rescued from premature graves, aud saN~i
to the love and affection centered on ihcih'
IL acts speedily and surely against ordinary
colds, securing sound ana healih-restorlnk
sleep. No one will suffer troblesoin. IN
FLUENZA and painful BRONChlIiS,
when they know how easily they eau Ia
cured.
Originally the product OF long, laboriouS
and successful chemical Investigation, ~
cost or toll In spared I'm making every bottis
In the utmost possible perfection. IL may,
be confidently relied upon rs possessing MI
the virtues IL has ever exhibited, ana capa-
BILE OF producing cures M memorable M ths
greatest IL has ever effected.
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FRANKLIN INSURANCE GO.

FRANKLIN INSURANCE GO.
OF WHEELING.
CAPITAL, esAo,O0o.
DlRECTORS:
SAINT Mcclellan, George Mendel,
T. H. Logan, Thos p. Shallcross,
q. w. Franzheim, in. Vance,
]. II. Hobbs, Michael Reilly,
Louis Z. Stifel.
THIS COMPANY NOW HAVING BEEN
organized fve years, and in that time done
q successful business, IL still prepared tO
take risks at fair rates on Buildings OF all
kinds, Merchandise, Manufacturing Estab-
lishments, Furniture, STEAMBOATS, and Car
goes on the Western Rivers and Lakes.
This Company offers superior induce
ments to Farmers, whereby they can be
insured on Dwellings, Furniture, Barns and
contents, for three or i've years at reduced
rates. This being State Company, with
THE LARGEST CASH CAPITAL
paid In and surplus OF any company In the
State and composed OF some ninety-four
stockholders, most OF whom are among our
best business men, recommends itself to the
favorable consideration Of the insurtng pub
lie, and solicits their patronage. Applica-
uons for insurance will be promptly At
tended TO at their office, No. ~ Monroe
Street, or at their several agencies through
out the State.
SAML MCCLELLAN, President.
GEO. MENDEL, Vice President.
Z. N. COEN, Secretary.
A. l.. WILEY General A ent fa'rG
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NTN a
Fire and Marine Insurance Co,
OF WHEELING.

DIRECTORS:
VIM. B, Simpson, VIM. Z. Handlan,
Jno. X. Botsford, 2. NJ. Dodson,
Augustus Pollack, John l. Hobln,
James X. McCourtney.
THIS COMPANY HAVING BEEN Full
ly organized, Is now prepared 70 take rtsks
upon Buildings Of all kinds, Merchandise,
Manufacturing Establishments, Furniture
and Cargoes OF all kinds on the Western
Waters. Applications for Insurance will
be promptly attended 10 by the Secretary.
ONCE No. 2 Mcclure House, next door TO
corner OF Monroe street.
VIM. b. SIMPSON, President.
WIN. Z. HANDLAN, Vice Prest,
J. r. MILLER. Secretary. novlS
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Fire and Marine INSURANCE. Go,

Fire and Marine Insurance Go.
OF WHEELING.
INCORPORATED In lSs
TAKES RISKS AT THE LOVES
rates Oh Buildings Of all kinds, Furniture
and Merchandise, and OH Goods In Transit.
DIRECTORS:
A. Wilson, VIM, y. GoShMn,
Thomas OBrien, John Reid,
John Murine, Alex. Roger.
K. J. Stone, Nn. \. Wilson
Alfred Caldwell,
RS Office up stairs In the INSURANCE
Building" next doof 10 the Merchants
National Bank.
A. WILSON, President
JOHN REID, Sr., Vica Pres't
T. Z. McAFEE, Secretary.
janis
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BANKS.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WHEELING.
United States Depository.
CAp.rAU R2nO. 600

A general Banking, Exchange and Collec,
tion business transacted with fidelity ana
promptness.
Certificates of Deposit Issued and Interest
paid thereon.
Revenue stamps for sale in sums TO suit.
New Fractional Currency and /, 2, and DC
.uin always on hand for the accommoda-
ton Of the public.
Accounts OF Merchants, Manufacturers,
Bankers aud others solicited.
DIRECTORS:
JOHN K. BOTSFORD, President.
Jacob Hornbrook, Chester ID. Knox,
Geo. w. Franzheim, A. w. Campbell.
Jacob .. Rhodes, Morgan l.. OFT,
John L. Hobbs. T. ]. Campbell.
GEORGE ADAMS, Cashier.
mar25-ddw
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Ayers
S Ar hP A RILLA

Is widely known
as one OF the IN osi
enectual remedies
ever discovered 'or
cleansing the sys-
TEN and purifying
the blood. II has
stood the test of
years, with a con.
stantly growing
reputation based
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M EDlcAL.
Ayers
Cherry PectoraI,
For Disease Of the Throat and Lungs
such as Coughs Colds. Whoop-
ing Cough. Bronchitis, Asth-
ma and Consumption.

Among the grea
discoveries Of mod
ern science, few ars
Of more real value
to mankind than
this enectual RENE
dy for all diseases
OF the Throat and
Lungs. A vast trial
OF It's virtues thro-
out this and other
countries has
shown that II does
s,,ralv and effsAcfu-
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on Its intrinsic virtues, and sustained by
It's remarkable cures. SO mild as 10 he safe
and beneficial to children, and yet 30 search
ing az TO efiectually purge out the great
corruptions OF the blood, such az the scrof.
ulous and syphilitic contamination. Inn
purities, or diseases that have lurked In tho
system for years, soon yield 10 this power
ful antidote, and disappear. Hence Its won.
derful cures, many OF which nre publicly
known OF fSCR0FULA, and all scrofulous
diseases. ULCERS, kRUPTIONS, and erup.
tive disorders OF the skin, TUMOts
BLOTCHES. BOII.S, PIMpLES, PUSTU-
LES, SORES, ST. ANTH0NY's FIRE,
ROSE OR ERYSIPELAS. TETTER, SALT
RHEUM, SCALD HEAD, RISGWoRM
and internal ULCERATIoNs Of TIM
UTERUS. STOMACH AND LIVER. II
also cures other complaints, to which II
would not seem especially adapted. such ~
DRoPSY, DYSPEPSIA, FITS, NEURAL
GIA, HEART DISEASE, E,FEMALE WEAK.
Ness, DEBILITY, and LEUCORRHEh,
when they are manifestations Of tho scrofu.
lous poisOns
IL IL an eX1llent restorer OF health aud
strength In the Spring. BY renewing the
appetite and vIgor Of the digestive organs
II dissIpates the depression aud lIstless Ian.
guor OF the season. Even when no disorder
a pears, people feel better, aud live longer
for cleansing the blood. The system moves
on with renewed vi or and new lease al
life
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ia like YOU to come and see him. sir

INT you W Col me anu see uitns
Gingerly stepped the Squire in Hills wake
across the garden to the she'd Unlocking the
door, Hill Stepped back for us to enter. On \
mattress on the ground was David, laid straight
IN his everyday clothes, and covered with a
blanket, his pretty hair, which his mother lad
loved 50, smo0tked carefully. Hill-rOugh. bur
ly. cross grained Hnl-burst into tears and
sobbed ike child.
I'D give my life 10 undo il, and bring him TO
again. Squire; I'd give my life twice over. Mas
tor Johnny; bat declare before Heaven, I
never thought TO harm the boy. When I see
him the next morning, lying dead. I'D not have
minded IL the Lord hsd struck me dead too.
I've been almost mad ever SINCE
Johnny" said the Squire, in a low tone, Ego
TO South Crabb, and bring over Mr.. Cole.
Don't talk of this"
The surgeon was at home, and came back
with me- did no. quite understand why Tn
And the boots were Davtd's, after all; the only
things he had taken of. Hill had brought him
TO this shed the next night. with some vague idea
OF burying him in the ground under the leaves
" But i couldn't do it," he ayowed, amid his
sobs, :" I couldn't do it."
There was an examination: Cole and another
making it; and they gave evidence at the in
quest. One OF them az was Cole) thought the
boy must have died from fright, and the other
from cold; and a nice muff this last must have
been!
81 did not from the first Ike that midnight
call, or the apparently causeless terror the poor
mother woke up in, }" said Mrs. Todhetley to me.
The chiid's spirit m ust have cried 10 her in his
death agony. L have known a case like this be-
FORE"
Hold your tongue, Johnny. You have not
lived long enough to get experience of these
things" And held it.
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THE OLD PROFESSOR.

The old professor taught Nc rrofe,
But fingered round the college walks;
Stories Of him we boys told DER.
Before the IRE in evening talks.
il never forget how he came in
To recitation, one March night,
Ana ask ed sur tutor to begin -
And let me hear these boys recite.
As We passed Ou., We heard him say,
Pray leave me here awhile, alone;
Here in my old place let me stay
Just AZ did N yss{s long hown:
Rose courteous rom his high backed chair,
Ard down the dsrkeniDg stairs he went,
Leaving the old professor there.
From out the shadows. faces seemed
To hook on him IN his odd place,
fIs-h fsces that with radiance beamsd-
Radiance 81 boyish hope and grace;
And faces that had lOst their youth,
Although in wears they still were Young,
And faces Der whose love and truth
The funeral anthem had been sung.
These are my hsys, - he murmurea then,
~, ny boys as IN the years long past;
Ihcugb sCm9 ere angels. others men,
sri as my boys hold them fast
ThsFe's one don . know his lesson now,
Ihst one Of ne Is making fan,
hEh that one scheating;-ah SEQ
see and love them every one.
" And il il, then 40 long ago
This chapter "a my life was tolls
Did AL Of them thus come and go,
And have L really grown so old
No! Here are my old pains and joys
Ny book once more is IN my hand,
Once more A hear these very boys,
And seek their hearts 90 understand.
They found him there with open book,
Ana eyes closed with . calm content;
ne same Old sweetness in his lOOk
here used to be when fellows went
To ask him questions snd 10 talk,
w hen recitafions were all GER
We saw him in the college walk
And in his former place no more
Fred. w. LoriAg
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The primary cause OF Consumption - deraRgs-
produce. deficient nutrition and assimilation. By
ssslmllstlon mean that process by which the nutri
into the solids Of the body Person. With diee-tcs
thus i'm paired, having the slightest pre- disposition
very liable 70 have Censumption OF the Lungs In
snne Of its forms; and hold that il viii be impos-
restoring good digestion and healthy assimilation
stomach and bowels from ali Si-eased mnens sS Ss
slime, which n cioggine these organs that they
and restore the liver 10 healthy ae sh T ~
purpose the surest and best remedy is schenck :
sose. Of ali the dead and morbid li@s ts1i As
causing disease and decay in the whole system
has accumulated there. and rouse IL u TO new aGi
healthy action, BY which natural and healthy bile Is
The stomach. bowels, and liver are thus oIeansei
Terains IN The stamsrh an exn.ss n tSs taef.
ntorpid and the appetite poor. In the bowels the
port. Il i: in condition like this that schencks
seawsed Tonic proves g be the most valuable
will neutralise all making the stomach
sweet and fresh; u viii give permanent tone O. this
and prepare The stem Tor the rst process q soSS
digestion, and ultimately make good, healthy living
%sn. eure mSst o ina FREE
ssd perseyerine use Of Schenck = PulmOnic Syrup.
the bSod, and = ready sSsSrsed nto the ei4euis
ton and thence distributed to the diseased lungs.
iorm OF sbscesses OF tubercles, and then assists
q me q
of free expectorstien WIN onre ~ Inn. s"e H. -
then. by the p-eat heslin1 s,S n,,-ie- -, -
Of Schenck's PuImonic Syr1p sbat III IL N.Y. 80
cavities are healed m sSnna,' a,s 80, M
cured 1' anu my '-"e"' -
The essential thing 20 he aoDe I'm eurfug t,.s,,..
ton is 10 get up a good anpetta and I. . - di,.ti
80 that the body will grow in Ash ssS o., str
III a person has diseased lungs-a cavity ar absrs-.
there-ths cavity cannot heal the rnsytsr es,,,.s
ripen 81 long As the system H. bslow mar No. ~
necessary TO cure is new order 81 tbing. :. .,,i
appetite coed nufrition the bpdy 10 STayr in a.
and get fat: then Nature Is bel n4d he = al
heal, the matter will rin4n and he thrown "a J.,
large ousnfitirs AMI the nsrs,n rasai,, 6.si,b -
s.Teugfh This is the trns and onfy nian r. ,,,-.
Consumption. and m \ person Is yerH haa n -.
lungs are not entirely dss,royed or even HI "a, lnn
Il entirely gone AZ fhere +. eo,ngb ~i1.ii, -, e
the other 10 heal IN there l. hone '' ."
i have seen rna,y ,a.-sa-,s s,,r.a ,,;.h - -.
sound lung live and epioy life 70 a god III aga
This j. what ScheDck = Med,cfnes viii 40 - 90.
Consumption. They viii clean out the stomach.
sWeeten nd strengthen IL o., nm a - az ,a,,,,'
and give Nature the ~ ,..ls ., -
system of All the disease fhat j. in he iungs 49,
ever he form MAY he 80 W. e'' VIM
tits Important that while usino Scbanck's Medi
ciDes care shoud bs ex errisaI ,,t 4, 80 cd -,
in doors in cid and damn Ss.sther' axid ,;s,
and take ont door exercise only in a eeRiai All
warm sunsb;ns S~AaN N"i' ." soni@4 anu
Iwish n dis1inc,lv undarsto,, thu, ~,.r roo,,,-
mend a patient 70 he careful in regard 70 ,sting
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Lee 4 PERKINS, sauce.

FFOnOunCtu % OOhnOlsstufs
1.-THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE"
1t improves appetite sn2 digestion, and Il is
rivsled for its favor.
We are directed by Messrs. LEA PERKINS 10
prosecute all parties making vending unerfets
JOHN pUNCANs SONS.
aul2 eo6m Agents, New York
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TIME ANCHOR LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
OF NEW JERSEY.
HOME OFFICE, I5s BROADWAY, M.
Z. @. FISHER, President.
BRANCH OFFICE, SIT 9TH street, sp psf ofics
LIGHTER a MARCHE, Gen1 Managers
OF NEW JERSEY.

Invites Particular Attention TO its Special and Pop
ular Features.
Fra.-Its Rates are lower than those Of most
prominent and safe companies.
Second 1t was the first company in the United
States which guaranteed policy holders q DEFINITE
CAsH SURRENDER VALUE, the amount Of which is
di.tinctly ENDoRssDoN The Policy IN FIGURES.
1hud.-lt Loans the surrender value of its Poll
cies.
:. Fosrth;-An Of its Policies are absolutely Non
Forfeifable.
F.fh.-Its Dividends are declared Annually upon
the contribution plan, ard non forfeitable
Ss1h.-Norestrietion upon Travel or Residence.
Serenh-It allows Thirty Days Grace in the
payment of Premiums.
Eighfh.-lts Charter permits II TO make inve At
mens In any sectisn OF the Union and ITS does in
vest In all its General Agencies, thereby rendering
10 Home Company everywhere.
Ntath.lt invites you to insure expecting 20 de al
with You honestly, and to give you fair
Tor your money. See one OF its policies and lite
terms.
Composing it's Board Of Directors for this city and
District OF Columbia are some of our best business
men. Talk with them before you insure in any
Company. y som
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Thu RsTONS IVORY PEARL TOOTH pow
DIR lie the hest article for cleansing and preserving
teeth Sold by all druggists Price. y and - cents
JOgNEN'S NOTORIOUS KID GLONECLEAN-
ER restores soied gloves equal 90 new sold by al
druggists and fancy goods dealers Price, Is
ceute. de5-ly
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Batchelor's HAIR Dye.

This splendid Hair Dye lie the best IN the world.
HARMLESS, reliable, instantaneous does not contain
fsd nor any eitaiie poison to produce paralysis
death. Avoid the Wanted aud usive
eoasting virtues they de not possess. The genuine
w: A. Bachelors Hsir Dye has had thirfy ysars
the only perfect Hair Dye-Blsck OF Brown. Sold
By all druggists. Applied st 10 Bond street, New
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q. GAUTIER, frzFo-te- ~ Wiass aad Bfasfsss.
offers Cor sale = Otari. DUPuy n 90. Caguac.
James Hennessey do, Old Jamaica Rams. Ola =.
CroiN Runs, Medsr swan Gins, Olive Tee do. Ola
Tom DO. Scotch and Irish Whiskics, Sherry Wines,
from sl So upwards; Psrt.do. do. do. large a.
snrtment of German, Bo-dcsuN and Bnrgundy
Wines California " iRes, Rock. Port, sherry, us.
cstel, Angelica and Brandies. Medford Runs Cor
dials asd BitteTs Of al kinds Scotch aNd English
Mes and Porters. per dozen OF cRsk. The above
will be sold al low figures
81 Discount 20 the trade.
G GAVrIER.
Manufacturer Of the Popular Native Wine Bitters.
ccls-tr 1917 and 1919 Pennsy lvAnia avenue.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


HAhhAN IEU PLhE
arge bottles, 81; per gallon. IS. Alec. q largo
stock Of California Wines Port Mnscstel. Angeles
ans others PER bottle or In quantity. Th~-e Wines
direct from producers, and the Onis article
In market that can b relied upon a. periecty Pare.
both tor ccrnuunfur purposee Rnt the sick. Frices
estouishinEly low. / have also . pure old Hailana
Gin well adsyted for delicate persons and fesE ies
All these goods warrautcd g-rfectly pure. sln
adhere former very Low IS ~ Per c@as
below usual rates, which Is certainly great lnduce
ment 90 tuyerr. I keep = large assortment. bus ~
large quantities, snd hence afford % sell Low
II wiz well repay 90 give a call, though u
be a little out OF your way
ARTHUR NATTANs. Druggist.
nc7-tr Second aud ID streets,N VI
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fore to-mOrrOw."
She went on toward the school-house, I, the
other way to Crabb Cottage. Mrs. Todhetley
and the Squire were talking together by the
blaze Of fire, waiting until old Thomas came to
"where have you been lingering this cold
evening, Johnny?" began the Squire. "Don't
you get trying the ponds, sir; the ice is not of
more than wafer thickness"
hold my hands to the warmth, told where
had been, and what / had heard. Mrs. Tod.
hetley, who seemed to have been born with a
sympathy for children, went into a lamentation
Over-it was what She said-that poor little gen.
tie lamb, David.
macintosh is about somewhere" spoke the
Squire, ringing the bell. 1--WE will soon hear
whether he knows what has become Of the boy"
Thomas was ordered to find Macintosh and
send him I'm. He came presently, shy and
sheepish, as usual. Standing Just inside the
one over the other, like any idiot. 1t was only
"Do you know where David Garth tsp" be-
gan the Squire, who thought himself regular
query, and said No." The fact was, he had
not heard that David was missing.
What time was It that you put him out of
the window the night before last?"
Luke's eyes and mouth opened. He had no
more idea what the Squire meant than the man
in the moon, -tr--.- -
Don't stand there as II you were born sim
When you and David Garth were put into
Hills new cottage to take care of the things for
the night, how came you to let the boy out oft?
Why did you do it? Upon what plea?"
" But didn't doit, sir, !" said luke.
Nov, don't you stand there and say that to
my face Macintosh. II won't answer: for 1
know all about Il. You put that poor shivering
boy ont at the window that you might be Oh
YOURSELF that's about the English of It. Where
"BueI couldn't do II, sir,n was Luke's an
swer to this. "I warnt in the place inyselr''
"Youwere not there yourself?S 10
"No, sir, warnt. Knowing should have to
60 on LII. eth the wagon pretty early ysnt down
DO yog mean to say you did not 60 70 Hills
aNo, Sir, didn't. I concluded ain slept
there hissen knew nothing about 1t, for
don't happen to have come across Hin since.
I've kept out of his way"
This was new turn to the affair. Luke quit
ted the room, and there came q silence. Mrs.
lTodhetley touched me on the shouider.
"Yes!" said, wondering at the startled
look in her eyes. Ffse
al hope Hin did not put that poor child into
the house alone! II 90, no wonder that he made
his escape from &C."
The matter could not rest. One talked and
another talked: and before noon next day IL was
known all over the place that David Garth had
been put to sleep BY himself in the empty cot
tage. Miss Timmens attacked Hill with her
strong tongue, and told him 1t was enough 70
brighten the child to DEATH. Hill was sullen
He woeld answer nothing; and all she could gel
out OF him was, that it was no business of hers