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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Grange and the
CATHOLIC FARMERS.
DECISION OF THE POPE.
MISCELLANEOUS.

|TlTIE ST. LOUIS GLOBE Of tho 10th
L. ult., makes tho following impor-
tant announcement:
Roman Catholic farmers dcsirous oil
joining tho order Of tho patrons ol
husbandrys have hitherto had in their
way tho laws Of their church, forbid
ding its members to identify them
solves with secret societies. OF our
American prelates we believe that
Archbishop Alemanry, Of San Fran
cisch, has hold that the Catholic far
NOR will do we'll to ere on the side Of
safety, and 40 not join tho grange I'M
til tho Pope has expressed his APPROX
al Of its objects, while other. Bishops
have forbidden members Of their f0cka
from becoming patrons upon any con-
sidcration.
The matter has been finally adjudi-
cntcd on by Pious TX, as appears by
the Norisk Volkeblad, tho Scandinari-
an organ Of Minnesota.
A Catholic member Of tho State Leg
slaturo was DESTROYS Of joining the
grange, but had conscientious scruplos
about doing SO, arising from his reli-
gious belief
lilo consulted Father ireland, Of st.
Paul. who referred him to Bishop
Grace. Both these clergymen cx-
pressed themselves rs possessing u ia
yorablo impression Of the principles,
objects and methods of tho grange, but
neither Of them could break though the
absolute rule Of tho church, and they
recommended tho legislator to appeal
to Rome.
Ho accordingly laid tho matter be-
foro tho Pope, to whom no transmitted
at tho Same time full particulars as to
the objects contemplated by tho order,
and the means by which it was pro-
posed to attain them.
A reply has been received from his
Holiness, stating that tho Pope allows
the petition to join tho Grange Of
Patrons Of Husbandry, and he men,
Dor thereof, If no find nothing there in
conflict with his conscience, or tho
creed Of the Catholic Church.
AS n congregation, tho order has
received II large accession in Minneso-
tn, and when tho news Of tho Popc's
decision has reached other States, it's
effects will be largely to increase tho
numbers Of tho patrons, and to remove
the interdict laid upon Catholics de-
sirious Of becoming such; by prclates,
who have disapproved Of the Grange,
and beer doubtful as tho consistency
Of it's obligations with those Of the
Church.
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49, - >----.s->
NOTICE !!
ATE!oNpNA, L.,

Arr-e.NnuA, H.,
Arm. 4th 1874.
At tho annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Rapidos Agricul-
tural Fair Association tho following
gentlemen were elected members OF
tho Board of directors
w. +. Blackman, +. Seip, J. W.
Prescott, D. W. Hynson, Julius
Levin, J.oO. Pickons, J. S. Butler, r.
?. Hunter, W. X. johnson, r. H.
Carnal, jeff Wells, j. S. Fish, II. L.
Luckett. o
On Monday April 9th the Board
met to elect officers for the ensuing
year in accordance with tho charter.
Tho following gentlemcn were
elected
W. f. B]ackman, ............P res't.
J. w. Prescott, ...... Vice. Pres't.
J. G. French, .Sec'ty.
IS. Cullen, Treas.
J. G. White, ................ Atty.
After the transaction of other
business the Board adjourned to
Saturday April 25th.
". T. BIlACzMAN,
T. SEP, President.
Secretary, Pro tom.
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.
Notice !!
To all who arc Afflicted
with Chronic Diseases.

DIR. JAMES PORTER, Magnet
ic and Medical Physician, will re.
main in Now Orleans at No. 1G7 St.
Charles Street, until the coming
June, and all who are suffering
from Chronic rheumatism, or any
Chronic complaint, should immedi-
ately, place themselves under his
treatment, as, from my own expe-
rience, he is sure to afford relief,
and if tho disease is not too far adj
vanced, a permanent cure.
His charges arc very moderate,
and / am glad to certify that, after
nearly eight years Of constant suf-
fcring from Chronic rheumatism,
(the last three years OF which time
the torture both day and night has
been cxcruciating), and after being
treated by many Of our most emf
ncnt and skilIful Physicians with
out relief. ] placed myself under
the treatment of DR.. PORTER,
about the 1st Of last February and
remained about five weeks, during
the whole Of which time l continu-
ed to improve, and now have good
reason to believe he has effected q
permanent cure.
MICHAEL IEGRHS.
Tax Collector, Parish Of Rapides.
Alexandria, April 4th 1874.
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C,,AnNpr.

My first was gentle, good, and kind
TO mo when i was young;
With fear Of God sllo filed my mind,
With armour stout and strong.
She often took mo by tho hand
To Iazo upon the brook;
. Whilst on it's banks we'd sit and stand,
Aud talk of Gods own book. Q
My second is n useful link
To join my first and third;
And oft We been afraid to think
That all was true heard
Ofmy vii ole, but chased each fear away
And in my third divide with zeal,
Though mcm'ry oftontimcs would stray,
And from my work my thoughts would
steal
To her who'd give tho whole to mo
Upon my marriage day. @
So now dear readers, you'vosgot the kcy,
Now solve no this, pray9
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70 CHATS very stupid brute Of
yours John" said u Scotch minister
to his parishioner, the peat dealer,
who drove his merchyendiso from
door to door in small Cart drawn
by donkey ." 7 never SEQ him but
the crcat,3ro If braying,' "Ah, sir
sad the peat dealer, "yo ken the
hearts warm when friends meet"
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NOTICED.

TIE PUBLIC are hereby mott
fed that a duplicate book of sub
sceiption TO the Capital Stock OF
the 'People's NEW ORLEANS &
GRAND ECORE Packet Cmp'ny,'
has been left with Robt. p. Hunter,
Attorney at Law, and that sub
scriptions will be received on ap-
plication, either by letter or in per
son to him at his office in the Town
of Alexandria.
JOHN HEN.
April 1th 1871.
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Notice =! o

NI1ERE will go a meeting of tic
l. Stockholders and Of all who desire
to become Subscribers to tho capital
stock Of tho RAPIDEs CEMETERY
ASSOCIATION, held at tho Town
Hall on Monday the 4th day of May, at
IL o'clock A. M, to elect a Board of
Directors for tho ensuing year; and to
transact other important business.
AS tho matter is Of Importance it is
expected that there will be a largo and
prompt attendance.
JULIUS LEVIN, prcs'dt.
J. NJ. BARRETT, Secretary.
April 1Ith 1874.
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Ayers Sarsaparilla,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

Tho reputation this CT.
ccllcnt medicine eBjoys,
Is derived from Its cures,
many OF which are truly
marvellous. Invcterat0
cases Of Scrofiilous dis
ease, where tho system,
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
purified and cured NY It.
SerOf,tlOls affections and
disorders which were aY-
gravaled by the scroflI-
lons contamination until
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Maltese Jack !! o

nAPT. A. w. MCLAURIN has Just
~ purchased fine and thoroughbred
MALTESE JACK, Fifteen and q halt
hands high, whose services no offers to
the public. O
His stand is ut tho residence Of Cant.
McLaurin, on Bayou Rapidcs. Terms
SIS 90 for tho season, 800 90 to insure.
CASH I'm advance
A. w. MCLAURIN,
o Bayou Rapidcs.
April nth, 1874. G-m"
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Gen. Agents, btn frahesco, .snd ~ Coihmeee ST. NIX
MILLIONS bear Teslimo ny 10 their
Wonderful Curative Effects. r.
Vinegar Dliters arc not vile Fancy
Drink, Made Of Poor Rum, Whjskey,
Proof Spirits and Refuse Liquors, doe
tored, aoiced and uwoctoned to please the taste,
called Tonica,' "Appctizera.' kostorers. &C..
that lend tho tippler On TO drunkenness and ruin,
but arc true Medicine, mGdo from the Sscs
Roots and Herbs Of California. FREQ from all
Alcoholic Htinulnnts. They sse the
GREAT BLOOD PUNIFIEk and A
LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE, : perfect
Kcnovntor and Invgorntor Of tho System. carry
ing oil all poisonous matter and restoring the blood
TO healthy condition. No person can take these
Hitters according TO directions aud remain long
unwell, provided their bones arc not destroyed
by ,nnera! poison or other means. and tho vital
organs wasted beyond tho point Of repnir
They nre IL Gentle Pmrgntive ms well
ms a Tonic. poasensing. also. tho peculiar merit
OF acting powerful agent In relieving COnxes-
ton or Inflammation OF tho Liver. and Of ali tho
vlsceral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether
IN young or old married Or nin9is, At the dawn Of
woynanhood ut the turn Of Life. these Tonic BIT
ters have no equal.
For Innmmmnfory und Chronic Kheu.
mntIsn and Goui, Dysprpsin or In-
digestion, Bilious, Ke,"isient md
Intermittent Fevcrs, DIsenses Of the
Blood, Liver, Kidneys md Bindder,
these 1sittcrs have been most hucccasful Such
Diseases are caused by Initiated Blood,
which Ia generally produced by arrangement Of
the DIgestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION,
Headache. Pain in tho Shoulders, Coughs, Tight
ness " the Chest. Dizziness. Sour EractAtons OF
the Stomach, Bad Taste in tho Mouth, Bilious
Attacks, Papitation Of the Heart, inflammation Of
the Lungs Pain in the regions d the Kidneys, and
hundred other painful symptoms are the on
eprings OF Dyspepsia. a
They inyigorate the Stomach and stimulate ths
torpid Liver and Bowels, which render them OF
unceualled efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all i'm
purties, and .mparting new life ind vigor 10 the
whole system. ~
FOR SKIN DISEAHEs, Eruptionr, letter.
sait Rheum, Blotches Spots, PiInplcs. Pustuies,
Boils, Carbuncles. Ring Worms, sca.d Head. Sore
Eyes Erysipelaa Itch. Scurfs Dscolorations u tho
Skin. Humors ard Diseases Of the Skin, Of what
name or nature, are Literally dug mp ana car
red ont 2, The sysas so ,c ia ns. y 1f ss ..
vince the most incredulous OK their curative ELECT
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you find it,
impurities bursting through the skin In Pirnplcs,
Eruptions or Sores; cleanse 1t when you find it
obstmcted and suggish In the yens: cleanse il
when it 10 foul and your feelings will tell you whom.
Keep the blood pure, and the health OK the system
will follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, urking
In the System Of many thousands are eHectEaly
destroyed and removed.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS ARD DEALERS
J, WALKER, Proprietor. H. II. NcDOHALD3
Co, Druggists and Gen. ARenta San FRANCISCO.
Gal. and "a and "a Commerce Street, Nov York
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r. HARDTNER.
ROOT & SEaOE MAKER
TLHEfILLE, LOUISIANA.

ALL WORK DONE WITH NEAT
n ness and despatch. Keeps always
on hand q large stock OF well selected
Leather. The prices are reasonable
for CASH, Of course.
Give him a call and you will always
get the best of work donc in q work :
manlike manner.
Alexandria, April 4th 1871.
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POET 'Y
LEGEND or EASTER EGGS,

v r. 1 ~ l.
LEGEND or EASTER EGGS.
nY,CArr. FrTZ 5AMEs o'BRIEN.
Trinity bells with their Follow lungs,
And their vibrant lips aild thor brnzen
Tongues,
Over tho. roofs Of tho city. pour
Their Entter music with Joyous roar,
Till the tioaring notes to tho snn IRE rolled.
As no wings along in his path ofgold.
Dearest papa" snys my boy TO mo.
Az 10 .nerrily climbs on his mothcrs knoo
"Why nro these cggs that you 300 mo
hold,
Colorci 10 finely with blnc and gold7
Aud what IL tho wonderful bird TINT lays
Such beautiful eggs Oh Easter days7"
Tcnlcrly ahino the April slsins,
Like laughter and tears III my clild'a blue
eyes,
And every faco in tho street was gay,
Why cloud tbscc youngsters by saying
nnyY
So ! cHdgol my brain for tho tale no bcgs,
Aud toll him tho story Of Easter eggs.
You have hoard my boy Of tho Man who
died.
Crowned with kcnn thorns and crncifcd
And how Joseph tho woalthy-wLom
God reward
Cared for the corps of lis martyred Lord,
And plously tombcl it within tho rock,
And closed tho door with q mighty block.
Now close by the tomb fair tree grow,
With pondulous leaves aud blossoms Of
blue;
And deep In tho groch trees shadowy
breast
A beautiful singing bird ant on her nest,
Which was bordercd with mossca Iike
,nalnchitc,
And held four eggs Of an ivory white.
Now whom tho bird from her dim recess
Behold tho Lord in His burial dress,
Aud looked on tho heavenly face 40 pale,
Aud tho dear foot pierced with the cruel
nail,
Her heart gh broke with n sudden pang.
And out of tho depths Of her sorrow sho
sang.
All night long, I'm the morn was mp,
Sllo sat and sang in her moss- wrcathcd ,
cup,
A song Of sorrow M wild and ehrill
As tho homeless wind whom it roams tho
kill
SO full Of ioara 80 loud and long,
That tho grief Of tho world seemed turned
to song.
Ent soon thcro camc through mo weeping
night,
As gllttcring angel clothed in wlitc,
And no rollod tho stone from tho tomb
away,
Whore the Lord Of tho Earth and IIcSv
ems lay;
And Christ arose in tho evenings gloom,
Aud in living lustre came from tho tomb.
Now tho bird that sat in tho heart of tho
Dohcld this celestial Mystery.
Aud it's heart was filed with n sweet de-
light,
Aud it poured a song on tho throbbing
night;
Notes climbing notes. till higher, higher,
Thcy shot to heaven like spears Of IRE
When tho glittoring white-robcd angel
Tho sorrowing song of tho growing bird.
And heard the following chant of mrth
That hailed Christ risen again on Garth,
Ito said, "Sweot bird, DO for over blcst.
Thyself, thy oggs, and thy moss-wroathcd
nest -
And cvor, my child. since that blessed
Who" do, ScstA bowed down 60 tho 1''4 ! Of
Tho eggs Of that sweet bird changed their
hue 20
And burned with rcd. ard go1d and blue
Kcmindi ng mandnd IN tlIer simple way,
OF tho holy marvel IF E"stor day.
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50 Tie onI u Til column
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

AT FATHER KREUscH's.-Yesterday
afternoon about fIty invited guests as
Sembled OF the vineyard Of Father
Kreusch, on the hill east oil the city. Joe.
Kramefs excellent band was present,
and furnished most delightful music. Re.
representatives. Of the RtgiIter, Arbeitsr
FrtUnd and INTRLLIoENcER participated
In the happiness ofthe occasion, and many
regrets were expressed that our mutual
friend Drahosh, ofthe PArkersburg Times,
was not present
Wenever saw vineyard In better con.
dltton than that Of Father Kreusch's.
The guests sat In one arbor which was
literally oyerhung with choice ripe Con.
cords And the hospitable Father
entertained his company with sew.
eral varieties Of erspes-All Of the
most luscious qualify. 1t was indeed en-
joyment to st in the open air and partake
Of an excellent lunch, with such delicious
lrrit as q dessert.
OF course there were many ladies
present, and few Of them could
resist Joe's exquisite wallzs. Drop.
ping of, two by two, 1t was NOT
long before the festAl board was deserted
by all but the devoted disciples Of BAG.
chus, who enjoyed an hours smoke and
conversation. The setting sun recalled
many happy hearts to the business Of life,
and the assemblOge dispersed about Z
o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

AoUE CoSQUERoR; No QUN1NE, no
ARSENIC, NO PoIsoNs.-T is strong
Language, as Physicians and Chemists
have for years tried 10 compound a pre-.
paration that would entirely cure FEVER
AND AGUE without the use Of strong medi.
cines such as Quinine, Arsenic and other
poisons injurious 10 the system. There is
no case OF Fever and Ague, Intermittent
or Bilious Fevers, Congestive Chills,
Night Sweats, Liver Complaints, &c, thai
this remedy will not cure at once and per.
manently. II purl1es the Blood, Liver,
Spleen, and all secretory organs so eff
iectually that the Chills will not return
during the season. even when persons
have had them for years. Sold by all the
druggists in Wheeling, Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry. eod-&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

TIE COMING Boat RAcs.-The arti.
cles Of agreement in the Phillips. Corcoran
single skull race have been prepared
The race will take place on Saturday,
September 18th, between the hours Of 8
and 8 o'clock P. NJ. 1t will be rowed for
800 a side, the course to be from the
present landing Of the Martins Ferry
ferryboat on the West Va. side to a point
one and half miles above said landing,
and return TO the point Of starting
twenty-five dollars are 10 be deposited
by each party to the agreement in the
hands OF Mr. A Snyder, of SteubeDville,
and the balance, allowing Phillips SEQ
for expenses, on the morning OF the day
Of the race.
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The river continues 10 fall. The marks
last evening indicated 4 feet Q inches.
The Nsil City arrived from below.
The Science departed for PArkersburg
The Msllie Ragon will leave for that
place to-day, taking the place OF the
Courier.
The Andes arrived from Cincinnati.
She will return this afternoon at 8 o'clock,
The r, W. Dugan was expected up
from Cincinnati, but had not arrived al 5
a. NJ. yesterday.
The James Rankin arrived from CALI
polis. She will be sold 10 day by Deputy
U. =. Marshal Irwin.
The Albion, G. W. Hornbrook, Nail
City, Iron Valley and Hope are laying up
here for more water.
Capt. s. Williams, Of the steamer En-
ma Graham, is stopping an the 81. James
Hotel.
Twenty. eight members Of the Fox
"Humpty Dumpty" Troupe stopped at
the St, James Hotel, and thirteen at the
Mcclure House.
Phil. Anshutz, "oi the river" Is at the
st. James Hotel.
tBy Telegraph
PITTsBURGn, August 3l.-River Q feet
l inch and falling. Weather clear and
pleasant.
EVANSVILLE, August 3l.-Wes,her
clear. Mercury 6S 10 SO. River risen Q
feet. charlottesville, Sandy, Dick
johnson, Eddyville, B. II. Cooke, Flor
0nce Lee. Up-George Roberts, Arkan-
sas Belle, Tarascon, Shamrock. Business
active. River 7 feet to Cairo.
CINCINNATI, August 3l.-River 6 feet
Q inches and stationary. Departed-Salt
Valley, Pittsburgh.
CAIRO, August 3l.-No arrivals. De.
parted-Mattie, New Orleans. River s
rect and rising. Weather clear. Mercury
"a. 80
sT. Louis, August 9l.-Departed-
Lewis. Missouri river; Colossal and Des.
met, Keokuk river; CAIRO City, Vicks.
burg. Departed-Redwing, St. Paul;
Chester, Memphis; Atlantic, New Orleans.
River stationary. Weather cloudy and
cool.
LOUISVILLE, AugustSl.-Wea,her clear
and pleasant. River rising slowly with
feet l inch in canal, 2 feet ! inch In
chute. Arrived-Shippers' Own, Evans.
vie; John 8. Blansford, Cairo. Departed
|shlPperS Own, Cincinnati; Vlnt ShInk.
ie ana tow, New Orleans; Brauslofd,
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MUNICIPAL CoUKT.-The Municipal
Court met yesterday morning at 10
o'clock.
A decree was entered confirming the
sale made by Isaac Irwin, Commissioner,
to A. q. Egerter, Of the property on the
corner OF Market and 1lth streets, occu-
pied by him.
The case Of R. Henry Smith & Co. cs
John G. Hettley was confined until the
next term.
The court then adjourned until 10 A.
N. today, when the case Of Msrgsretta
Mass rs. the Germania Life Insurance
Co will DO tried.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

"HuMPTY DuMPrY."-G. L. Fox's pan.
tomime company opened in the Opera
House last evening TO an immense
audience. Every portion Of the house
was completely filled. The pantomime,
Of course, was excellent, as Fox is the
king Of clowns. The specislties we're IN.
usually good, and were heartily applaud.
ed. Altogether the show was first class
Tor the kind. Fox gives an entertainment
tonight, which will be bis last in this city.
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FALL AND WINTER CLoTHING.-In
another column Mr.. Christian Hess,
merchant tailor, announces that he has
received large installment Of Fall and
Winter goods. Tho stock comprises
French and English worsteds, EDglish
meltons, Foreign suitings, and every va.
riety Of new goods, which will be made
mp in the best style and on reasonable
terms. If you want q stylish suit Of
clothes, call on Christian Hess, corner
18th and Main streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

POLICE CoURT.-There were three
cases before this Court yesterday morn.
ing. They were examined and disposed
Of as follows:
Jacob Hsmm, arrested by Officer Baum
in the Eighth Ward Tor drunkenness, was
fined 50 and costs.
Thomas Young was arrested by Officer
Junkins for drunkenness Young also
paid 81 and costs.
Mary Carney was in charge Of Officer
Tracy. Defendant had been disorderly in
East Wheeling. She paid IS and costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

ARRlvRD.-We were well pleased to
meet, last evening, Mr. Frank Bassett,
who has lately returned from Germany
after an absence Of over three years.
We understand he has been engaged as
Organist Of the Fourth Street N. E.
Church Of this city and will at once take
charge. he will for the present make his
headquarters at Messrs. Adams s. Lucas
music store, and parties desiring TO con-
suit him with regard to taking instruc.
ton in the different branches OF music
which he offers to teach can call on him
at the above place.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-09-01

THIEVES Pit was about Q o'clock one
morning not long ago, that an IRTRLLl.
oRNcRR reporter started toward bis attic.
intending 10 stretch his lank figure on his
little bed Tor lew moments before com.
nencing 70 get up the next days paper.
The moon Shone with unusual beauty,
and the bark oil the licensed dog from
some friendly enclosure was the only
sound that broke the stiffness Of the night.
But suddenly, when near the corner Of
Virginia and South Broadway streets, our
ltemizer heard q Suspicious sound. Lis.
teniDg attentively he was certain the
nose proceeded from Q grocery store near
BY. He approached the vicinity with
cautious steps, and In q moment knew
that burglars were near.
The way our reporter went for that
item was pleasant TO behold. There was
new light in his eye, fresh Vigor in his
step. His heart throbbed with do.
light, but his steps were cautious,
and he boldly resolved 10 inter
view that grocery IRON the opposite
side oil the street,. There wa low Gov
cred porch in front Of the building, and ye
local soon discovered COW underneath,
walking back and forth on the wooden
floor, NRL pushing empty boxes around in
reckless manner.
The newspaper mans head dropped dis.
coDSolAtely upon his shoulder OF this keen
disappointment, and he inclined his
weary body against a convenient
tree-bor and meditAted upon the
uncertainties Of life and the deluslons Of
hope. Suddenly a window over his
head was raised, nightcspped,head Ap-
peared in the moonlight, and q womAn's
ahrill voice was heard crying
Thieves thieves thieves"
An awful pause ensued. Our reporters
blood run cold; the moisture started from
every pore Of his body. His collar sobbed
and saturated, broke at one button. hole,
hung st half-mAst and auttered pen
sively over his left shouldsr-yet his duty
was plainly before him At all hazards
he would
"What hare you doing there, now :
Win you come bout hot that, 'ey|
This last exclamation from q second
window, where a gentleman was OBJ
served making extraordinary motions
with his arms in the air. The man behind
the tree. box-sctually laughed. He was
tiBt seen by the female, who asked him
pleasantly II he wouldn't goRcToss the way
and sec who was robblng the grocery.
Many other WindoWs in the vicinity had
meanwhile been raised, and our hero felt
that the eyes Of the world were upon
him. he hastily requested the occupant
Of the nearest window TO inform his
friends how he had died, and lett some
directions concerning the disposal Of his
property, consisting Of a paste cup, pair
OF scissors and several lead pencil stubs.
He then calmly crossed the Rubicon and
drove the COW out from under the porch.
The windows were lowered instantly, and
our adventurous reporter received not q
single congratulatiou.