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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-11-04
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With tue preparation of the
Gospel" is essential; but it is also
well enough to be shod with the
preparation of good Leather, and
the Estell Bros, at their Shoe Store
one door East of Nestor's corner,
opposite the Court House, have an
assortment of Ladies, Misses, and
Childrens Caters, Slippers and
Shoes, and Gents and Boys Boots
and Shoes, that cannot fail to fit
and please, in price, style, and ex-
cellence in quality of material.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-11-04

Monday night Garr's lumber yard
was attempted to be set on fre-coal
oil having been poured on the lumber
and then set on fire. Before any dam
age was done, the fire was extinguish-
ed.
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DrN Goods and Notions,
And all the Fall and Winter
styles of Foreign and Domestic
Goods, at J. & g. Koerring 8, in
Emswiler's block, 243 Main street
south side.
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The Red blacksmith shop.

The Red B1acksmilh Shop.
George Wilson & Cos shop, on
North Marion, opposite the Phillips
House, has been painted red in front
and whitewashed on the north side
and on the inside. They are deter
mined to make their place Of business
attractive, as they are always attract
ing business by their superior Horse
Shooting and General Blacksmith
ing.
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Subscribe for the Palladinn-only
$50 per year.
Indian Summer" isn't it? is now
the question before the people.
Saturday last, snow came down
lively for q while-the first of tho
season.
Very Pleasant" was the original
remark made frequently yesterday, on
the weather.
r. G. Shute, ESD. commenced last
Wednesday surveying a new railroad
route from this city to Union City.
The Independent has the credit of
mentioning the original words beau
tiful snow" first b its columns. It
did that thing la 4 Saturday.
Thanks to our new correspondent
''Z."of Liberty, for his favor in anoth-
er column. Hope to hear from him
every week. if convenient.
Our farmers, throughout the coun-
ty, are more or less imposed upon by
hunters on their premises, and are
warning them to keep off.
Strickland, of the Centreville
Chronicle, is out for Holman for U.
s. Senator. That settles it-Holman
will be the coming man, of counsel
+. H. Strattan has been appointed
Deputy by Sheriff Smith. Sheriff
Smith moves into the new dwelling
attached to the Jail about next week,
or the week after.
The new Encampment Hall, in Odd
Fellows building, in our city. was ded-
icated with appropriate ceremonies,
on Tuesday evening Of last week, in
presence of large audience.
John Hollowpeter, an old and much
respected citizen Of our city died on
Monday night last, after brief illness.
His age was about sixty-six years.
His remains will be buried at Goshen
Cemetery to-day wednesday,
Here's a gem that our friend Mrs.
d. M. Jordan kneads into her COM
munication in last weeks Telegram:
''I.ast Sunday, from early morn< to
rosy sunset, the earth was one grand
and lovely poem, bound in blue and
gold.' No infringement on that
poem" for the Great Author has
secured Copyright
Stephen Farlow, of the vicinity Of
our city, found land terrapin with
the names and dates of his finding BY
different persons, engraved on his
shell, among which is the name o.
daniel Tremble, June 30. 1896.
Mr.. Farlow purposes carving his owl
name on the pilgrims back, and le
him crawl away for some one else t.
find some future day.
dexter" Goldsmith Maid" ant
"Red Cloud" will have to look ou
for their laurels, after citizen of ou
town gets done experimenting with hi
"Rosenante," To increase his speed
he bitches him to telegraphic pole
where he stands drawing the electri,
fluid for eight or ten hours daily. N,
doubt by this process. he expects I,
get him up to lightning speed.
A fire started in the Burgess wood
on Thursday and came near sveen;n,
the country. It ran through FL,
Henry Baker farm, and was finail,
got under control about ten rods from
a corn field on the Wagner farm. Ha,
it got hold in the corn the barn an,
other buildings on the Wagner farm
would doubtless have been DESTROYED
Henry Baker loses about 1900, Geo
Houck about $50 and Josh. Eliaso,
about $50 by the fire.-Centreyiil
Chronicle, Oct 3.
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"Eu1t0n Market Renewed:
This markst is again in full blast,
under the supervision Of George
W. Woods, where supplies of all
kinds of good fresh Fish, Oysters
and Poultry, and all kinds of Vege
tables, and seasonable Fruits, can
be had. Go there and fill your
baskets.
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s.March Up to BOb's Corner"
Used to be the favOrite command
of Capt Reid, nearly SO years ago;
still later it was known as the
"Strattan Corner and now it is
occupied by John Peterson, Jr.,
who has as fine an assortment OF
Family Groceries, and general
provisions, as can be found in our
city. March up to Peterson's
corner" and fill your baskets.
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A new Hat Store il another fix
ture in our city, at No. 223 Main
street, where tho proprietors,
Messrs Lewiston & McMeans, will
be pleased to furnish the latest
styles of Hats, Caps and Ladie' 8
Furs, to all who need them, at
prices that will suit the purchaser.
Do not forget, No. 223 Main street.
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Chill November's surly blasts,
are leaving the trees leafess and
the branches thereof bare. Curious
provisions this of stripping for win
ter!
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Bananas at Charley Prices.

A General Assortment,
OF Coal and Wood Stoves, for
cooking and warming, of the latest
and most approved styles, and
selling cheap for cash at j. Potts &
Sons, No. $50 Main street.
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EIRST GRAND GIFT CONCERT
AGoTGTFELsIE1
!sns!. Human. Association,
AT ALEXANDRIA, VA,
November 23d, 1874.
List OF GIFTS.
NUMBER OF TICKETS. HOG. 600.
Price of Tickets.

Mhoie 90
Fights or each Coupon .................... 80
o1a Tickets for. 100 90
The Montpelier Female Humane Associ-
alton, chartered by the Legislature of Vfr-
ginia and the Circuit Court of Orange Co,
lish and endOw a "Home for the Old. In
firm, and Destitute Ladies of Virginia." At
Montpelier, the former residence of Pres-
ident James Madison.
GOVERNORS OFFICE
RICHMOND, July 8, 1874.
1t affords me pleasure to say that am
Well acquainted with large majority OF
the officers of the Montpelier Female HUI
name Association, who reside in the yicin-
gence, and their worth and high reputation
as gentlemen, as well as the public conf.
dence, influence and substantial means lib
orally represented among them.
GAMES L. KEMPER, Gov Virginia.
ALExANDRIA, Va, July 9, 1s74.--
and integrity, and fully entitled to the con-
fdence of the public. -"
U. 8. Judge Eastern District of Va.
FuIther references by .permission: His
Exceliency GllbertC. Walker, Ex-Governor
Of Va. and y. 8. Senator elect; Senators and
Members OF Congress from Va.
RemtttanceS for tickets NAV be made nv
express prepaid, post-ofIice money-Or(ier ri,
Washington, d. c., or by registered letter.
so r4r -, ,a.i parucuiars, testimonials, etc.,
SenO IOr Circular. Address,
HON. JAMES BARBOUR.
Prest M. F. III. A., Alexandrfa Va.
nenabie agents wanted everywhere.
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As a card-writer, in defending
grabs" and extra pay" for himself
and the police force, His Honor May
or Elder, has given abundant proof
Our advice would be for him to take
a rest on this acquired honor, and not
permit his inordinate ambition to over.
leap itself by wearing out his fangs,
like his prototype the viper did, in
gnawing q file!
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All Kinds Of Fancy Bread
At No. 166 Main street, opposite
the Court House. Milk, Scotch,
French, German, Rye and Cottage
Bread-fresh at all times, at this
new Bakery.
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Should not fail to go to j. Ea.
Nye & Co.'S, for Chinaware, Tea
and Coffee sets, and every article
of use on the tble-all to
be had in their large and fine as
sortment, at fair prices for cash.
Go to 277 Main street.
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NOR COUGHS, COLDS,
ENOK COUGHS, COLDS,
HOarseness, and all Throat Diseases
WELLS CARBOLIC TABLETS,
Put up only i'm Blue Boxes.
TRIED AND SURE REMEDY.
Sold by Druggists. 30-4
AGENTS WANTED

For the Grandest Book ever PIT blsshed,
Y0uman's or Everyday
Dictionary Wants.
2O0OO Receipts for everything bona-f ide
lutely indispensable to all Glasses, saving
money daily to every buyer. Selling faster
than any other three books combined! IL
page circular and extra terms free. Address
+. A. HUTCHINSON & CO., Cincinnati,
o., or Chicago, Ill. 30-iw
MONEY easily made by selling TEAS at
ll IMPORTERS PRICES, or getting up
clubs in towns and country for the Oldest
Tea Company in America. Greatest in
ducements. Send for circular. CANTON
TEA Co., 14S Chambers St, N. Y. SOL
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Fall and winter Clothing.

Always looking to the best inter-
ests Of their customers, J. Zeyen &
Bro have just supplied themselves
with as large and as fine stock of
piece goods as they ever had on
hand for the Fall and Winter trade.
Now is the time to make your se~
lections for suits that will not onlv
fit, but will be made in the most
fashionable style, substantial, and
no grumbling as to price. 232 is
the place for Bargains.
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CoesoFie Is more than substitute for
Castor Oil. 1t is the only safe article in ex.
istence which is certain to asaimilate tho
food, regulate the bowels, cure wind-colic.
and produce natural sleep. 1t contains
neither minerals, morphine OF alcohol, and
10 pleasant to take, Children need noe crv
and mothers may rest.
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FIRE Alarm Boxes.
CITY NEWS.
$500 Per M.

VIII be charged on All Gas Bills NOT
paad On Or before the 20Sh Of the
month.
Office hours, A. M. to 6 P. NJ.
Open Saturday evenings till 8 P. NJ.
Consumers can save 10 per cent by
prompt payment Of bills, and by
that means only.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-11-04

At the capital the fashion is started
to pay off alimony granted divorced
wife, by marrying her again. Pat.
Hurley did it.
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HeadQuArters,
For Groceries, Produce, ETC., at
the "Little store around the corner"
cheaper and better than at any
place in the city. G. W. Burkhardt
will also pay the highest cash price
for Butter, Eggs, Potatoes, etc.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-11-04

Candies, Nuts etc,
At the new Bakery, 166 opposite
the Court House, Main street.
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THE PALLADIUM
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 4. 1874.


-AOOO2X O3OV1Ds
Judge OF the Wayne County Circuit Cour
Preventing Attorney of the Wayne Cir
cult C0urt--D. w. Comstock
Clerk OF the Court W. w. Dudley.
Deputy--W. H. Lynde.
Sherifi-Wm. H. Study.
De puty--Jseph j.. Smith.
Auditor f. NJ. Parker.
Deputy--R. II. King.
Treasurer--Joseph q. Lemon.
Deputy %. v. Lemon.
Recorder--Jesse r. Jones.
Deputy--James w. Wilson.
County Commissioners--Andres 8. Wig
gins, William Brooks, Jonathan Baldwin.
Comfy Assessor Riley w. Anderson.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Enos Thomas, Richmond.
James NJ. Poe,
John w. Martin, Chester.
CONSTABLES.
Thomas McGir, Charles Seaman and B. L.
Miner
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Peiers0n's Corner.
Opposite the Richmond National
Bank, is the place to save your
money in making purchases of
groceries, and all good things to
keep soul and body in q healthy
condition.
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III You want Good Coal,
At bottom prices, GO to tho coal
and wood yard of g. w. Simmons,
Fort Wayne avenue.
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RcmOved-FrOm Main 70 Fifth.
Mendenhalrs extensive Fancy
and Notion Store, is now perma.
nently located in the new jackson
block on North Fifth street, four
doors South of the Postoffice, where
goods arc sold at rare bargains.
Stamping and Crimping done to
order at Mendenhall's.
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And can be had at John Peter
sons corner, in shape of Sugar,
Coffee and all kinds of Spices.
Give John a trial-he will not fail
to give you entire satisfaction.
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Go to DR.. Jay. We feel no re-
serve in recommending him to our
readers, for his work will stand on
it's own merits.
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More Light

More Light!
Through Lanterns and Lamp
Trimmings, at j. E. Nye & Co.'S, No.
277, Main street.
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Mayor-James Elder.
Marshal-Lewis o. Shofer.
Observation-Disclosures r.. Wilson.
Attorney John 3: Lyle:
Civil Engineer-Oliver Butler.
Wood Measurer-James M: smith.
Market Master-Davtd Bullerdick.
City Assessor-lewis NJ. Baxter.
Street CommissiOner-DayidH aner.
Chief Fire Departmental g. DOugan.
Police BnAfd-Elder, Dickman, and Zeller
COZ GIL COMMITTEES.
Board Of Public Improvement Nye,
Board of Health--Dr. T. Henry Davis, q.
City commissione,s--E. ii; Page, John H.
Moormann, w. H. Bennett, II. Ahaus' Jno.
Committee on Finance-Dickman, Mes
~1iaims.Iand. Dulin, Conklin.
streets aud Alieys-Nye, Peterson, Zeller.
Fire Deparcment-Rosa, Zeller, Land.
Public SchoOls--Duiin, Dickman, Nye..
Gas Light onklin, Peterson, Dublin.
Printing and Stationery-Watt, Nestor,
Railroads--Nestor, Rosa, Land.
Fire Alarm Boxes.
The following is the correct location OF
the new fire alarm boxes:
0-No.4 Engine House.
5-No. EnSdne House.
i-1-C0r. washington and sassafras streets.
l-ECOr Washington and Market streets.
Sooner Pearl and Sailor streets.
a-GCorner seventh and Park streets.
2-4-Corner Ninth and Main streets.
1-5-Twelfth and Mulberry ST. Gets.
cormer s EisHsa ana Wa Walnut u Streets.
4-Corner Main and Fifth streets.
3-2-ROsa's.
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Richmond Markets.
Buying. Selling,

corrected weekly by n. w. Briggs and
Thos. Nestor. The former gives us the price;
of grain, and the latter the prices of other
produce and groceriesl
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TIME MASON Il HAMLlN
ORGAN COMPANY.

Winners of THREE HIGHEST MEDALS
and DIPLOMA of Honor, at VIENNA, '73,
and PARIS, 81, now offer the FINEST AS
SENTIMENT OF the BEST CABINET Or
CANS in the world, Including new styles
with recent improvements, not only ex-
NEW PLANS OF EASY PAYMENTS, the
most favorable ever offered. Organs RENT
ED with PRIVILEGE OF PURCHASE, to
almost any part of the country. First pay
ment 50 80 or upwards. Illustrated Cata-
logues and Circulars, with full particulars,
sent free on request. Address
MASON g. HAMLIN ORGAN CO.,
S0-4w Boston, New York or Chicag o
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Depot stove store.

Depot Stove Store.
There is large and varied as
sortment of the latest, best, and
cheapest Heaters, Psrlor, Office and
Cooking Stoves, etc. Now is the
time to mako your pareAasss. md
Nye & Starr 9 is the place.
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Wood and Coal Yard,
On Fort Wayne avenue-always
reliable--good measure-fair PR
ces, at Simmons's.
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The ssOmaha''
Soft coal Base Burner burns
all the SCOT and gas, something no
other soft coal stove does that is
sold in the market Every stove
sold on warranty. Sold by H. J.
Bargis.
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sswest Main street Bakery
For the best Bread and Cakes in
the city, go to the new Bakery, 16G
opposite the Court House, just
started by Mrs. Nj. j. Mikesell.
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New Stamping Patterns.
At Mendenhalrs No. 80 North
Fifth street, French's new block.
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1.-THE Fruit i'm its Season. >

ssThe Fruit i'm its Season.
Always at the northwest corner
of Main and Pearl streets, including
canned, dried and tropical Fruits.
Give John Peterson q CALI
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baltimore Fireplace
Heater-the most desirable stove
in the market, at J. Potts & Son 8,
No. $50 Main street.
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Wanted.
The owner of q good horse
wants workman who thoroughly
understands his business, to shoe
him; hence he always prefers taking
him to George Wilson's Red Shop,
North Marion, opposite the Phillips
House. That is the secret of the
extensive business Megsrs. Wilson
4 Wilson are now doing in this
line.
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.sRcvOlutlOn'
Soft coal and Base Burner stoves,
at J. Potts & Sons, No. $50, Main
street north side.
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Hard and Soft
Coal-ssNut" and Coke-the very
best kinds, always at G. w. Sim
mons's.
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Fall ana Winter Fashions

Fall and Winter Fashions.
In the Millinery line, for Hats,
Bonnets, etc, cheap for cash, at
No. 10 North Franklin street.
S. A. ILIFF DAVIS.
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So dark and yet SO light, rs the man
said when he lookedat his ton of coal.
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Oysters! Oystersl!
At Charley Price g, fat and plump
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DMINISTRA TOR,s SALE OF
n REAL E0TATE.

Will be offered at Public Sale on Satur-
day, November It'll, 1874, the following des-
cribed Real Estate, the widows dover IN.
cluded, belonging to tho estate of Henry J.
Larkin, late OF Wayne county, Indians,
deceased, II not sold at private sale before
that time, to-wit: A part Of the north halt
Of section number two ~ and fractional
section numberthree,( %, In township num-
Der twelve (l2), range two ~ west, begin.
ming ut the northeast corner, middle OF
White Water; running thence west to the
middle of county road; thence south on said
road to first 50 feet street; thence south on
Canal street to q stake ON the south line;
thence east ON south line to the middle OF
White Water; thence up the middle Of
White Water to the place Of beginning
containg twenty eight acres, more OF less.
Terms Of Sale.
One-thirl Of the purchase money viii be
required in hand; one-third IN nine months
and one-third in eighteen months. Notes
to be taken for said deferred payments,
waving relief from valuation and appraise-
ment laws, bearing interest from ray OF
sale, and to be secured by mortgage Oh
said real estate.
If not sold at private sale, before the time
advertised, public sale OF above described
premises will take place al 10 o'clock, q. m.
on the premises.
NEWTON s. HUNT, Admir-.
October It'll, 1874. 90-ts
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If the Druggist Offers

If the Druggist Offers
ANY kind of herb favored alcohol
for dyspepsia, billiousness, or any
other ailment, tell him that you
want medidine, not bar room
drink. Ask him for DR.. Walkers
California Bitters, the best regulat-
ing preparation known, and which
you know is free from ''Satan's
Elixir Reject all the fiery 'sTon-
les" and "Appetizers,' and cling to
that remedy There is no medicine
that compares with it. 32-4w.
The SO Cent store I'm fun blast,
James Milford, late of Cheeks
so ct. store, has established him
self at No. 15a North Fifth street
with full supply of Fancy Goods
and Notions-all new and suited to
the tastes of his old customers, and
as cheap as can be found anywhere
in the market. Call and examine
for yourselves.
For Pure Drugs,
Patient Medicines, Perfumery,
Hand Mirrors, Toilet Soap, etc. go,
to the City Drug Store in the
Huntington House Block. 26-tf.
Special,
That S. S. Strattan, the Avinue
Carriage man, whose reputation,
by the way, is too well known to
need comment from us, is Offering
special inducements to all wanting
anything in his line, is beyond
question. We we're down looking
over his stock and know it to be
fact. just call on him for the
next few weeks and see for your
self.
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Catawba Grapes at Charley Prices.

Buy the Radiant Home
Base Heater and Base Burner,
the only stove sold that gives sat.
isfaction. Sold by H. J. Bargis.
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A Good Supply
OF pre- paid Envelopes and Postal
Cards now at the Postoffice.
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List of Letters

Remaining in the Postofiice at Richmond
Indiana, November g. 1874
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ssGOOd as New and BETTER TOO.''

.sGOOd as New and BETTER TOO.''
Is the reason given for second
hand articles after undergoing a
trial; just so in regard to second
hand Furniture, Stoves, and a
thousand and one articles on sale
ct M. L. Croker & Nordyke's
Depot and Auction Rooms, in the
BAIL Brightwell Block, opposite
the Spencer House. Go there for
good and cheap articles.
BUY the ssFavOrlte"
Wood Cook Stove, the best I'M
proved Stove sold in Richmond.
Sold by H. J. Bargis.
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Please examine stock, or send for sam.
pies. We are fully prepared to make Gar.
ments at short notice, in the latest style, an /
at reasonable rates. 2M
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From the Aldine,
From
A DOUBT.

If could find a rose without a thorn,
A fragrant blossom with no bitter taste,
A day of sunshine with no spot Of cloud,
A world without a dreary desert waste,
Or one bright hope unshadowed and serene,
One perfect trust with every fear cast out,
My heart could rest upon the promise sweet,
Laying aside the ever-present doubt.
The shadow dim that falls upon the ring
When welded palms are clasped in fond
embrace;
The spectre at the banquet, and the guest
That silently usurps the highest place;
The presence all unseen, yet ever near;
The minor note to every joyous strain,
The echoing thrill that answers rapture
sweet
With something very near akin to pain.
It dims the lustre of the couquerors sword,
And falls upon the radiance of the cross;
No alchemy can purify the gold
Beyond the clinging of its ashen dross;
1t falleth like mildew on the page
Where fingers toll for empty fame,
And on the shining scutcheon Of the great,
Beside the greatest there, it writes its name