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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
FROM MEXICO.

City of Mexico, ). The nstionsl congress
re-assembled on April LIST. President Lea
dos message announces the prolongation OF
the term of the United States snd Mexican
mixed commission for two years. Expresses
sympa thy with the Spanish republic. Prom
ises to increase the facilities for education
and anticipates speedy conclusion of the
treaty with Italy.
The Mexican commission to investigate the
depredations on the Rio Grande frontier will
soon bring its labors to close and the repor,
will be submitted to congress.
The United States has offered its office:
for the restoration of diplomatic intercourse
between France and Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

From the report that has been circulated
IN regard to the discontinuance Of tie post.
flee at Squirrel Island, the impression has
obtained that there are to be no mail ia
Filities at that place the ensuing summer. We
gould correct this impression, and give as
bur authority one of the kings of that island.
Those who resortto Squirrel Island next sum-
her will be accommodated with two mails
ZACH day-one in the forenoon, and one in the
Sfternoon. The Postmaster, assisted by two
klerks, will faithfully perform the duties of
lis responsible position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

and half man. They consorted with animals
conquered mankind-lived upon the flow-
ers of the century plant-made one of their
numbers god OF the healing art-transferred
their name and home to the constellation
Centaurius, and raised the divil generally.
But the great Centaur Liniment for stiff
joints, Rheumatism, swellings and lameness
upon man or beast, is now astonishing the
world. And astonishes because it does its
world.
CHILDREN CRY-for Pitchers Castora.
1t regulates the stomach, cures wind collie and
causes natural sleep. 1t is substitute for
castor OIL aprl+-lm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
New YORK. April ii
New York Produce Marker.
NEW YoRK. April II.

COTTON sales JSS bales. mid. uUands l9i,
FLOUR-sa.es .20O state d sWSS % round hoop
Ohio 20sl0 so; Western l0al0 50;Southern log
IL -.
WHEAT 1850 bu; No. spring 5sal 81; new
do s5: winter red and amber western FOG
1s7Is
CORN- 9O00 steamer "a G5H: sai65h Q
S54
OATs-sales 80 900 white state 5ooSic western
509a3
PORk-lI S7'4 prime. l6 S55l7 60
LAkD-S l-lGg9ts KETTLE 9a94 steam 9d9'4
BUTrEK-stale. 2a46' Western lsa3l
WHISkEY Western free, Ola ~
RlCE-Carona, I1gS1s
COFFEE-Ri0 49,, GLE
sUGAR-Porto Rico. 81 :MuscOvado,
Gsl
MOLAssES-N. o. 67s75; Muscovado 2ss3O;
clarified 20n30.
SPTS TURPENTINE-5S
ROSlN-3 81
PETROLEUM-crude, lOai04 refined, 204 q
20is
lALLOW-S49
FREIGHTS TO LiVERPOOL-Cotton str. I'd
per sail SID; Grain per str. sl,d corn per str
q; Grain sd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
NEWS By MAIL.

A snow storm is reported in Nebraska.
At the semi annual book trade in New \ ork
last week 8, 900, 900 volumes were sold
No further NOV ements of the Modoc ex-
petition are reported, but preparations for an
advance were in progress Sunday, and an at
tack NAV have been made by this time. Gen.
eral jefferson c. Davis succeeds to General
Canby's command.
Mr.. Cushman Of Richmond, Me-, has been
appointed clerk of the Bangor steamer City
Of Richmond.
The Halifax investigation of the Atlantic
disaster was continued Saturday and Monday
when Captain Williams made q supplement
tary statement. The commission adjourne,
to Friday next at which time judgment will
be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

We have received a communication from
|ne of our most respected citizens, taking the
round that physicians are responsible for
|ood deal Of the drunkenness that exists in
very community, in their prescribing intoxi-
ants for so many of the ills that flesh is
|eir to. The advice to patients to drink
title for medicine, soon increases to design
pr daily dram, and so the victim is led on
|ften to destruction. These, in brief, are the
Jews of our correspondent, and We state
hem thus, instead of publishing his entire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
Washington, April lG-l \. NJ.
The area of the lowest barometer will eX-
tend on Wednesday slowly eastward over the
Ohio Valley md Michigan, and second
baromertic depression will develop on the
Middle Atlantic coast.
For New England and the Middle States,
north easterly winds and generally cloudy
weather.
For South Atlantic States, southwest winds
ard cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Comedian, will appear at Granite Hall, uu-
per the able management Of Mr.. Theo. Ham
|lton, supported by first class company, on
Friday and Saturday, May I'd and Sd. he
pas played this season, throughout the entire
country, commencing at Brooklyn and going
West as far as Omaha, thence South to New
Orleans, and thence through the Southern
kircuit to the New England States. This is
bic first appearance In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

There was pleasant social gathering Of a
large number of the friends Of Col. Thayer,
at the Mansion House, last evening, in re-
spouse to his kind invitation. Supper was
served in style that has become immensely
popular at the old mansion. This was sor.
OF farewell benefit of the retiring landlord to
bis friends, who will long bear him in kind
remembrance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Messrs. Emery & Whitehouso, in Market
|quare, are inviting their customers to fat
hings. They have just slaughtered pair Of
ken, the dressed weight of which is 2975
|ounds. The oxen were raised by Mr.. Car.
bs Harmon of Sidney, were stall fed for
pine time, and girthed feet 10 inches.
their hides were sold to Messrs. Chisam &
johnson, who say that they are the largest
|ides they ever bought. We couldn't help
what nice boots these hides will
bake. Messrs. Emery & Whitehouse are
|oing to cut up, to-day, ninety pound NUT
bn. Indeed, this 10 day for fat things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
Terrible Accident.

Newburg, N. Y, 10. Last night the resi-
dence of Sylvester Townsend in Mattawaum'
Duchess county, was burned. Loss S3ooo.
Insured. This morning, while number OF
children were playing aeou. me RUNS ,.a a
over and buried Ave little girls, one of whom,
named Alice Underhill. aged II years, died
in 4 few hours after. Three others, Mary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

II. A. Hall & Co., have recently put out new
signs ut their grocery store in Granite Hall
Block. By these signs we suppose they in
tend to conquer high prices, and will continue
lew rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
Maine General Hospital Fair,
The following Rules have been adopted
by the Executive Committee.

lst.-Tables shall be numbered, and assigned by
lot
2d.-Nothing shall he sold on commission. Every
article brought into the Hall for sale becomes there
by entirely the property Of the Fair, and it must
not be given away OK disposed of in any manner
not approved by The Executive Committee.
Sd. The prices Of ali articles vii! be 1xe3 by The
Executive Committee.
4th.-An articles are TO be marked ana scld c.
reasonable prices.
sth-All responsible parties-whe.her indi7idu.
State. desiring space at The air, NAV have tables
assigned them on application to the Executive
Committee at their Headquarters 100 Middle street.
Gth-There shall be general table to be called
the Portland Table, for the reception and dspos
al of all articles received by the Executive Com
mittee and of all other articles hot designed for
other tables.
7th-There will also be State table for the dis y.
position Of all articles contributed without as sign.
Inent to any table from outside OF Portland.
aprl6-swt CIIAS. Z. JOSE, Secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

A despatch from our Gardiner correspond
|ent yesterday afternoon, states that the ice in
the Kennebec had broken Up AMI was coming
down in large quantities, doing TO damage.
The despatch says: 1.-The river is about four
feet higher than usual. The ice is passing
|out by Richmond on the east side o. Swan Is
land, and the river will be clea- Tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Coleman, aged IL, Kate McKinnin, aeed II,
and Elizabeth Sinni, aged 10, were seriously
injured and will probably die. Kate Cole
man was also injured but will recover. A
number of boys were driven away q few
minutes before the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

The citizens of the Village district, and
bore especially those who have children to
|e educated, are doubtless we'll pleased with
be decision of the Directors in retaining the
ervices of the Principals Of the high and
Fammar schools. or Mr.. Robertson we need
Dot speak. He has become part and parcel
i the school. His place could not readily
e filled. Mr.. Ham has just finished his first
|ear in the high school, and during that time
as received the united support and endorse
bent of the board of Directors. He enters
bon his second term with the determination
b labor for the interests and advancement of
lis pupils. Both these teachers are aided by
bile assistants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil is clean,
safe and delicious to use. For collie, cholera
morbus, cramp, sore throat, kidney difficult
ties, cold in the head, catarrh, and for any
lameness, or for curing pain, sit works like
charm" Try it for the children. Sold by
druggists and grocers. aprl6-ltf&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

The Winthrop Street Universalist Society
have extended a unanimous call to Rev. Mr..
Gage to settle with them, as pastor, at sal
airy Of $500. Time will be allowed him to
60 to Vienna, if he accepts, his labors with
the parish to begin on the first of Septem-
Der next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

DR.. E. G. Briggs, surgeon dentist, has re-
moved to this city and taken the Office over
the Eastern Express office, formerly occupied
BY DR.. Freeze. DR.. Briggs comes to this city
from South Berwick, where he has been in
euccessful practice for six years. We trust a
generous public will extend the right hand of
Fellowship, and that be may receive share Of
work in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Bosworih has just received large stock of
Spring and Summer Cloths. With Messrs.
Aver and Larkin as Cutters, he is confident
that be can please every body. aprl2.+lw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
Fires.

St. Louis, 10. Woods shore warehouse
was burned to-day. Loss 100000. Fully
insured.
The high school building at Weston was
burned yesterday. Loss 800, 200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
TO THE
9aily Efhuebee 9ournal.
PORTLAND.

Portland, Me-, Is. The Maine Boating As
ISOLATION held their annual meeting tonight
at the Preble House. Seven clubs were rep
resented. Robert Williams Of the Unas, was
chosen President, M. E.. Davis, Vice Presi-
dent, and F. 8. Waterhouse Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

To prevent fevers, at this season, the blood
and bowels should be kept in good condition
by daily use of DR.. Benefits Bitters. All
druggists have them. 80 cents per bottle.
Prepared only by johnson Bros, druggists,
Augusta, Me. aprll-+tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
AoraI and State Mems.

English sparrows have made their appear
ance in this city. Build houses in the trees
for these welcome strangers, and encourage
their coming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Wadsworth & Smith are having splendid
success with their new cutter, B. s. Black.
They are getting up nojisr styles and better
Ats than ever before. aprl5-t5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

For all diseases incident to spring, use DR..
Benefits Bitters, put up by johnson Bros,
Augusta. so cents per bottle april-+tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
News from Omaha.

Omaha, 10. The storm RACES with no ap-
pearance of abating. Snow has fallen since
Sunday night and is now five feet deep. No
trains are running and telegraph lines are
still interrupted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
SmokersI smokers!

Try the Ajax; Dandy, Harvest Moon, Rip
Van Wrinkle and Regalia Cigars, the best in
the market +feb24-t3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO. April IA
bookkeeping extras 6 $50 60
WHEAT-NO. 2. Ia
CORN No.2, 81.
OATS-Na24A
RYE-No 2, 6la6
BARLEY-Gs Tor No.
MESS PORk-l6 40
LARD-summer s $40 winter: kettle So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

MAGIC OF THE Observation-Disclosures Sozo-
don't, renders the mouth enchanting, compos'
ed of rare, antiseptc herbs, it imparts white
ness to the teeth, delicious flower-like aro-
ma to the breath, and preserves intact, from
youth to age, the teeth. aprl6' feod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
bath Locals.

Bath Locals.
The Patten Car Works are overlooking
nth work. and every point is made to count.
They are furnishing the +. & 0. R. R. with
everal magnificent sample passenger cars,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Ono co.ch AZ . 4,.,, -, -. .w,.S-. -,
81 Pste,s Rs;irosS 80 49, y E,sS ~
track Mond.v sftsrroc, H. s.ssts, -
The car con,s,neJ Fov,t..c rs....Ss.s. al
~ LIZ 20. eoa1u .oSn Pss.Ss" ~ !.
thought, fatally injured.
| IT.
| ~ 3D.. .n us LApslsos, HeM osz.aeu.
. ~. ou, VII. .snol. eu..ng o.sugV "
.ern0Vn snom s1orm' y Scituste oescn, usaf
off and the property saved. - sfFss
AZ, SO
troops IN ror.o hico nave fevolted IN n.
vor OF the republic. and much contudon has
resulted. crews OF two American v0oDeIo "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

The movement for q monument to Miss
Helen L. ellison Of Chelsea, q hospital nurse
during the war, has the Endorsement of Gen.
Burnside, Grand Commander of the G. A. r.
The trunk lines to the West have adopted q
new tariff for freight, showing an average re-
duction in the rates of l6 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

CINCINNATI, April Is.
MESS PORK-lG IS
LARD Kettle s1 ask steam s&ask; summer
winter 8
BULK MEATS-sides TX; clear rib 81; shout.
ders G1d
BACOS-shoulder, 19.a; clear rib o; sides
9ka
WHISKEY- GsG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
House to Rent

nR three or four very pleasant Rooms. In
Oquire OF JANE WOLLOTT No. 29 Oak st.
Augusta, April is, 1873. aprl6-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
House Wanted.

A GOOD House, thoroughly furnished in every
IA particular, is wanted Immediately, for six or
seven months. by a small family or a few fur.
nished rooms suitable for ousekeeping. West
side of the river preferred
Address Box 600,
aprls.itf Post once, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16
17ICK'S
Steamboat Express !

Will leave the kennebec for Boston Mondays and
Thursdays; returning, leave Boston Tuesdays and
Fridays. The subscribers will offer greater in
freight will be brought at cheaper rates than ever
before. l shall purchase goods in Boston, in per.
son, and make terms that shall be satisfactory to
customers. Fruits. nuts, &c, brought by me each
trip, and for sale on arrival of boat
mar3l- .3m III. A. BRICK & co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

Show ing the condition of the Company on the first
day of January, 1873.
ASSETS.
Cash, in Rank, s2oi,2sS 81
Bonds and Mortgages being first lien
on Real Estate, worth -, 93 GOO, l9l0,.Gj 90
Loans on stocks payable on demand
(marset value Of Securities, $l3.,-
5J9,) l23 40
United States Stocks (market valucl l,Ga5,74J 90
State Bonds do 1920 co
Interest due on LIST January, 1879, 81, 735 80
Balance in hand of A gents, 274,262 ~
Bills Receivable. 17,l26 So
Salvages, and other Miscellaneous
Items, Isl ,i25 Of
Premiums due and uncoliectcd on
Policies issued at this Office l6,222 oil
Total STAG, S5S IS
LIABILITIES.
Claims for Losses outstanding on Ist
January, 1873, s1si,S39 -
Dividends unpad 1915 90
Total, S5909l4 10
Total income for 1872, s3,4Ol, 64 ~
Total expenditure for ls72 3,65f,16o 81
Amount fire risks written OF 1872, 346,tS9,l'2 90
year, 3i0,4s,ecs 90
Premiums received in
Maine 1872, 69SS Oh
" Losses paid in Maine, 1872, $780, IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-16

BATH, April IA, 1873.
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United States Skies (coupons), lssl
New York Stock Market.

Central Pacifcs.
| Union ="
, 1873-07-27
BRUTAL OUTRAGE,

A Boy Tortured by d Couple OF ricnds,
sn,tlat ni.notoh N rA1 Chicdoo T+t1,,n+
DzaMolsEa, Ia, July @LlTo mon namod
Mch1seick and Hart "ofe on tr1a1 to-dhy IN Linn
Township, Warren County, for m assault with
intcnt to in1ict great bodily injury on = wander
inp homc1oa1 bov ahout IA voara n nco WIN
-, ~ ~ 1,t 49, sTar,aoe's,as ~ es' WV
'ooh up n'b nome As nAoA'abloA 10" "ecRs
ago' On Sunday night last, two mon who stayod
at MoIissiok's house, sleeping In tho samo room
and viii nisto1a ard tnivoa In thojr h,nds h.
a"e' ".su p1sso'a auo 1:.a .s AAmea' Nv
"aa hofoeiy .nroatehou Win oeash II 10 DID not
confoRB. railing to o1tort confos-
was VAS mereilesnlv er ' apnliod. n At % abort
,nta-r,,s ~, sTans, .,,ri,t ..1,., ~. 49,, 49,,
lu.oi'a'b' .u, .ni %onuas n'snt' "non 'no 10y was
thkeh TO we'll aome ton 1eet deep, with about
five foot OF water in 1t, and, with rope round
his mock, ho was lowered repeatedly head
foremost into tho water until nearly
, 1873-07-27

". did. blank mo- Theso wero 1lor worry words,
er, and perhaps you think 1t blank 1io, Sir but
ri put up any blnuk sum you can na1no aud
provo 1t, blank me"
Indeed, most Of tho male population OF Fid~
d1etovn wore or had boon In lovo with her. or
this number about ono-ha1f boliovod TINT their
love waa returned, with tho exception, possibly,
Of llor own husband. lilo alono Aad boon known
to oxprces skopttc!sm.
Tho namo OF tho gentleman WHO enjoyed tlis
infolicilo,,s distinction VIVA Trothoriclt. 1lo had
boon doyorced from MI excellent wife to marry
this Fidllotown c1lchantreaa. She, also, had
been divorced, but 1t wua limited that somo pro-
youa o1poriotscos OF horB In that legal formality
had made it perhapB loss novel nnd probably leHB
Baoriflcial. would not hnyo 1t inferred from
this that Bho waB dofclout in Aontimont, or do
void OF Its highest moral oxprosBon. Hor inti-
mate friend Ind writton ION tile occasion Of her
second tiyorco) +" Tho cold world GooB not un-
1eratand CLARA yet," and Col. stnrbottlo Ind ro-
markoi blankly, tint with tho exception OF single
woman III Opolousaa PARISH Ln., el,o had moro
soul than tho whole caboodlo Of them put To-
gesl,or. Fow indeed could road those linea onti-
tied InfolisBimuH," commencing, Why wayea
no cypreBH o'or this brow" originally published
in tic Aua'ancho over the signature OF "Tho
Indy CIaro," without feoling tho toar of sonst-
bility tromblo on h,s cyelids, or tho glow OF vir
tuoun indignation mantle Ills check at tile low
brutality aud pitablo jooularity Of tho Dutch
Fiat Inictiqencer, which tile aoxt wGok had Hug-
coBtod tho exotic character Of tho cypross and
{ts entire absence from Fildlotown MI a ronnou-
able answer to tho guory.--Fr0m IDA Episode
Of FiItIetopn," BY Bret Harte, in Scridne"'s for
august.
, 1873-07-27

The Christian Union, whoao editors arc all
honorable men, vouches for the truth Of this
story: It concorna d terrier and a cat. The
dogs part WAS chiefly passive, but he must havo
possessed remarkable qualities to awaken the
Infection which tho cat had for him 80 We ro-
cord with honor tho na,ne of Pip. We do not
know the cats name, which il 4 pity, for she de-
serves Whatever Immortality d newspaper eau
bostow. Thus, then. it fell out: Pip foil eiok,
and for several days lay languidly in ono place.
eatiug nothing. Again and again tho cat brought
to him bits Of the food given to her, aud tried
to coax him to cut, but in vain. At last, one
day, woman sitting in tho room whcro thcy
were Baw tho cat who had boon watching
Pip With evident anxiety, dart suddenly out OF
tho window and rush across tho Btrcot. In 4
moment Bhe camo back carrying something in
her mouth, which she brought to Pip and laid it
down. Pip got up, Hniired at it, then turned
away Rnd lay down again. Tho cat dragged it
cloae to him, and thrust it under his nose. Thus
persuaded, lie tastod it, and ate half OF it. Puss
then carried the remainder to the grass-plot, aud
herself foil to work on 1t with good appetite.
It proved, on examination, to bo o hot mutton
chopl The person who watched the affair went
to the house across the way and asked in tho
kitchen it they had had mutton chops that lay.
"Yes," was tho answer; "and Us tho dish stood
before tho fire. in rushed your cat, and boforo
wo could stop her she carried of one Of tho
chops !" We aro happy to add that Pip got we'll.
, 1873-07-27
Mrs. Trgthericks

In 1858 Fiddlotoyu considered her . very prot
ty woman. She had quantity of light CHESTNUT
hair, a good hguro, o dazzling compilation. aud
a certain lauguid grace which passed easily for
gontlewomanliness. She always dressed be-
oomingly, aud In what Fiddletown accepted as
tho latest fashion. She had only two blemiehes:
One OF hor yelvoty oyeu, whom examined close
", had q nlight cast, aud her left oheek bore =
small scar loft by single drop Of vitrio-Aappily
tho only drop of an entire phial thrown upon ler
by one OF lor own jealous aox that reached tho
pretty faco 1t was intended to mar. But
whom tho observer had studded tho
oyes sufficiently to notice this dofcot, lo
was gonorally incapaoitatod for criticism, aud
oyon tho scar Oh her oheok waB thought by some
to add plquanoy to her smile. Tic youthful
odltor Of tho Fiddletown Aualanche had said.
privately, that 1t was MI exaggerated dlmp1o.'
Col. 6tarboitle was instantly "romindod Of tic
boautifying patches Of tho days Of Qnoon Anne,
but moro particularly, air, Of tho blankeHt boar-
tiful woman, that, blank you, you ever mid your
Now Orleans. And this woman had . scar -
line extending, blank me, from her oye to
ller blank chin. Aud thfH woman, sir. thrilled
you, air, maddonol you, eir. absolutely eont
yo,.r blank soul to poFdition with her blank fas-
cinations. And ono day said to her, Celesto,
how III blank did you come by that beautiful
acar, blank you y And abe said to me, Star,
thoro isnt another white man that I'd oontldo III
but you, but made that scar myself, purpose-