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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

RIA. ESTATE CoNvEyAEcE-Heury G..
Davis and wife. T. q. Davis and W. R. Davis
and wife. 60 Che Potomac Coal Company, three
tracts of land contained in Ethiopia aud the
Isles" containing 7lI. l5i and 22l acres re-
.2ect,vely ,rac, called Triangle containing
one acre and four perchss and tract called
" Brilliant containing 2s acres, price SEQ,
GOO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
FOR COUNCIL.

Nm EoiroR-You will please announce Capt;
DAVID H. COCKRILL as one who, if elected and
will consent to serve will make an excellent rep
resentative in the Town Council. He IS practl-
cal business man, of good Judgment,
NorER OF 2ND WARD.
May ?, 1874"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

EAGLE KuIyD-Mr. Jas. Coontz, shot and
killed one day last week, near Mr.. james
A1iick. an eagle covering in his pride Of
place" This monarch Of tho skies measured
ID from up to tip ;ineiester Ne'rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
FOR COUNCIL.

We are authorized to announce Mr. ARTHU
". HAWKS Tor the Council, to represent the Srd
Ward.
Nav lC 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

burns salt-rheum, ear-ache, &c, upon the human
frame. and Of strains, SPAWN, gals, &c, upon ami
mails in one year than have all other pretended
remedies since the world began. They are coun-
tor-irritant. all-heaing pain believers. Cripples
throw away their crutches, the lame walk, poison
GUS bites are rendered harmless aud the wounded
are healed without a scar. The recipe is publsh-
ed around each bottle. They sell as no articles
ever before Sold and they sell because they do Just
wha. tEev pretend to do. Those who now suffer
from rheumatism, pain or swelling deserve to suf-
fer if they will not use Ccntaur Linimens, white
wrapper. More than 1000 certificates of remarka-
bic cures, including frozen limbs, chronic rheuma
ism. govt, running tumors, &c, have been receiv-
ed. We will send a circular containing certif-
Gates, the recipe Sc. gratis to any one request
ing it, One bottle Of the yellow wrapper Centaur
Liniment Is worth one hundred dollars for spav-
ined or sweenied horses and mules, or for screw-
worm in sheep. Stock-owners-thesel inimen:s
are worth your attention. No family should be
without them. White wrapper for family use -
Yellow wrapper for animals. Sold BY all Drug
gists. so cents per bCttle; large bottles Sl.oo.-
J.. B. Ross & Co., So Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

Nj Henry Brakeman, an employee on b.
EO.R.R, had three ribs broken by being
crushed between two cars, near North Noun
tain depot, on Thursday. He was endeavor-
ing TO put in the coupling pins. "-Narii"s-
5ug Independent Oh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
MARRIED,
p 1874.

On the eth inst, in Martinsburg, by Rev. c: b.
Hammack. Mr.. JAS. TOBIN and Miss MARY J.
MANSFIELD, all Of Berkeley county
On the eth inst, at Sandy Hook, Washington
county. Nd, BY Rev. Father Kahn, L. W. BOW
Frs to Mrs. SUSAN BLACK, of South Carolina.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

rl,nE at.ep;on or buy - is ca'd n tic fieiisit
have igst returned from n EA,ters maj &c,
with The largest stock Of
Fall q Winter Goo L.
Ever altered by me in this cnmmunitv. Thcse
goods have been purchased at the lowest. pricr-.
aud after the market in some things had been re-
duced by the stringeney in reicrcucs to moEay.--
Persons in want OF goods would dl we'll "a SA4i ~
we intend to sell them low far Cash, in exchange
for Country Produce al cash prizes.
DOMESTIC G0ODS.--lu this department our
stock is large. embracing Brown and Bleached
Cotton, Brown and Bleached 1914 Shcctnq Cling
hams, Ticking, penims, Plaid Cotton, - White
Flannel, Red and White Twillcd Flannels, &c.
CaSsiinc%eS.
The attention Of tic Gcntlcmcn I, specially invi
ted to my stock OF Foreign AND American Cloths
and Cassimeres-c consisting Of l'lain Black French
Cloth and Doeskins Diagonal Su,ting very supe
rior in Black. Brown and Dahll. \ large line Of
goods suitable for Gentlemen and BOYS wear.
Notions.
In this department we have all the novelties n
the season-Leather. Morocco and Black Velvet
Belts, RufFs and Ruling in great variety, Ham
burg Edging aud Insertion. Corsets, Gloves, l.e-
dies Silk Ties. plain, plaid and iringed. 4 supe-
rior line of Hosiery 10 which the attention OF the
Ladies is called. Ladies and Cents Underwear.
Gents Tics. Balmoral klrts, Hoop skirts, &c.-
Job lot of Linen uandkerchcfs very cheap.
GROCERIES.-A full line Of Groceries consist
ing OF Sugars. Syrups, " y. Nolassc', Coffee, Tea,
Cheese, Crackers, &c, 800
4 Special attention Is called 70 the, " Prcmiur
Boots manufactured by Geo. Il. Blake, equal to
any made in the country. a. 81
October Is, 1873. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Tor Council.

WE are authorized to announce DR.. W. F.
w LIPPITT for the Council from End Ward.
MAY 9 1874
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

CAsroR1A is more than a substitute for Castor
Oil. IT the only sofe article in existence which
i certain % assimiate the food. regulate the bow
els. cure wind collie and produce natural sleep. IL
contains reither minerals, morphine or alcohol,
and is pleasant TO take. Children need not cry
and mothers NAV rest.
October 70, lS73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Garden seeds.


I'VE have just received our usual large ana
w well selected stock of all kinds OF Harden
Seeds. from the best growers, TO which we invite
the attention OF our customers. prices low.
Mar 81. 1874. DUKE i GALLAHER.
NEW York Early Rose Potatoes, Onion Sets
ar 81 Is7l. DUKE & GALLAHER.
TWELVE varieties Of Peas and six varieties OF
Mar Of 1871. DUKE GALLAHER.
A CH0ICE lot of Work Collars, 100 Kegs Of
~ Nails, just received, for sale by,
Mar. II. is74. DUEE 4 GALLAHER.
UTOODENWARE, Brooms, Rope, Whitewash
w Brushes, Wash Boards, for sale by
Mar. 2l. 1874. DUKE & GALLAHER.
COOK STOVES. Tinwarc, and all kinds Of
u Kitchen Ware and Housekeeping Goods will
" MAJ Ia 81 1874. DUkE &GALLAHER.
CHAKER'S Dried Corn. very nice article for
sale by DUKE & GALLAHER.
CURRY Combs, Horse Brushes, aud Cards for
~ sale by ~ r!,i.urp
Mar. 81, 1874. DUKE d GALLAHEh'
lust received fresh lot of Flower Seeds. Get
81 a paper of Hanson Lettuce Seed, the best
known. All kinds OF Garden Seed, fresh and war
ranted, at :. ,s,,,.,s
Mar. 81, 1874. W. ;. AASoN'S'
VIE would call attention Of all to Rowan's Bit
w tiers, manufactured by ourselves OF the
purest ingredients. as Spring comes on we need
Tonic something to invigorate. These are espe-
cially recommended as above, and as an anti Dys-
peptic has no superior All OF our medical fra
ternity recommend them. Prepared only by.
Mar. 81, 1874. W. >. MASoN.
TTSE Gibbs Tooth Wash to restore Gums spon-
gy or otherwise diseased. and as a, cleanser
for the Teeth has no superior. Prepared and for
sale only by
Mar. q, 1874. W. s. MASON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

SopA.-Mr Geo. T. Light refreshed us
With q glass Of Soda Wa,sr-SparSAng and
cool, ou thursday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

The Young lady in Wisconsin who received
81 900 damages for kissis reported as spoil
f,- f,r some uors damaging.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
TO THE LADIES.

MISS MAGGIE W. JOHNSON can Be found
wi ather residence, Snuth-uest corner ~ ~
berty and West streets. Chaflesiswn, who're -,sr
isnrepared to Make, Trim. aud Blrach BnNNtfS
and HATS. She expects sl.rtiy togct up stock
Of Millinery Goods. Cutting. futin2 and Max
ing OF Ladies Apparel. al moieraie rats Sew
ing Of all kinds, both for Ladies aud GcniiclcH.
done With ueatasss and dispatch. Thankful for
past farors, she hopes toTscclyc ne patronage oi
Der old customers and many acN oacs-
Nav IL. 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
DIR. TOmIinSOn'S Dental
Oflicc,

Corner OF CHARLES AND LIBERTY STREET
CharleStOwn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
ZOE COUNCIL.

W. 5. MASON will be supported for Council
man from the Third Ward.
May l6, ls74. AANY VorEss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

Grand, Square and Upright
PT AMOS

TAvE received upwards or FIFTY FIRST
Ii PREMIUMS, and are among the best now
made. Every instrument fully warranted for I'VE
ears Prices As low as the exclusive Of the
very best materials and the most thorough work
mansiip will permit. TIE principal Pianists and
composers and the piano-purchasing public, Of the
south especially, unite in the unanimous verdict
OF the superiopity Of The STlEFF PIANO. The
DURABILITY Of our instruments Is iully esta6-
lished bv over SIXTY SCHOOLS AND COLLIE
GES in the South, using over 800 Of our Pianos.
Sole Wholesale Agents for several OF the prin-
cipal manufacturers Of Cabinet and Parior Or-
cans; prices from $50 10 $500. Alibersl discount:
20 Clergymen and Sabbath schools.
4 large assortment of secondhand Pianos, at
prices ranging from SIS to $500, always on hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1000 Southerners who have bought
aud are using the Stef Piano --
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF.
Warerooms, No. North Liberty Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Factories, 81 &c Camden Street, and IS 81
Perry Street
Nav >, lS7i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

DEcLrNEs.-Mr Wm. T. Wilson declines
20 be a candidate ioy the Nayoai,y. and has
requested rs % withdraw BIS name from tee
frt nc announcements
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

4 furniture warehouse in Baltimore, was
burned Saturday, 9th inst Loss $50, 900 10
500 insurance about $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
SPRING TRADE.

T HAVE nov in storea large variety Of BOOTS
AND SHOES for Spring Trade, all my own
manufacture. Ihave a great many late styles for
the season, handsome and attractive. ] an also
ready N pay prompt attention % all orders. ke-
pairing neatly executed. GEO. h. HAGLLi.
IT. HAGLEY, at DufIield's, keeps alwar, a
good stock Of Home and City m?de BOOTS,
SHOES AND CATERS. Also. Tobacco, Cigars
and snuff. Confectioneries Of every description,
Notions. HosierT. Gloves, &c, &C, and will soon
increase his stock with other goods. Also makes
to order and repairs all kinds and styles Of Boots
and Shoes.
Aprii4, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Grain Wanted.

rJHE hiche., Cash price will be paid Tor Cora
in the ear or shellcd alsNfor all other kinds
OF Grain, At the Charles,own Depot
STARRY & LOCK.
January 10, lS7I-u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16


4 Y ELECTION win Re held on the
Fourth Thursday in May, next,
(2sth, 1870
For Mayor, Recorder, and Six Councilmen for the
town Of Charlestown.
Delinquent Taxpayers viii not be permitted to
vote .
The following persons and places are designated
Officers Of Election and places Of voting;
First Ward
LEWIS DINKLE,
r. SHUGERT, Commissioners.
THOS. W. DAVIS.
W. l.. HEDGES. Clerk.
Place Of voting-Stone School House.
Second Ward
G.. ". HENSON,
r. HUNSICKER. Commissioners.
THOS. X. STARRY.
]. ~ GALLAHER, Clerk.
Place OF voting-Hibert's Shop.
Third Ward
H. d. MIDDLEKAUFF,)
X. RUTHERFORD, Commissioners.
A. W. HAWKS,
ED. 5. AVIS, Clerk.
Place Of voting-Lee Hall.
By order Of the Council.
J. Z. DUKE, Recorder.
April II, lsTl-,e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
BLACK OAK BARK.

T WILL. buy all the Black Oak Bark that is pro-
perly taken and cured. and pay Cash for it at the
rate Of 81 per Cord of rs feet measurement, delv
cred at my Sumac and Bark Mills, Winchester, or
IS per Cord on the Cars at any point.
DIRECTIONS.-Com Commence peelng the bark as
soon as the sap starts in the spring, and in taking
il peel as much of the tree as pOssible-even the
large limbs-for the young tender barkis the best
The outside of the Bark must alroys be Kept mp,
which will prevent its curling, and itmust be too'e.
In piled so as allow The air 10 pass freely ihro
it. and perfectly dry 1t. The outer or rough side
must always be kept up, in order to protect the
inner or heshy side from the weather-which be-
ing the part used, must be kept bright and not al
lowed to mould or get wet which Injuries ~ S4Ior
Winchester, Va, Feb. 20, ls74-om.
Ill the latest IMPROVEMENTS in Garden Seeds
\ to be had at
March Z, 1874. Z. Il. BkLLEk.
NTARYIN'S Cod Liver Oil is confidently recon-
vi mended as the sweetest and purest in the
market, for sale BY Z. L. BELLGh.
yXTAMSUTTA. Twist Of the Loom, and lower
w Grades Of Bleached Cottons, Bed Ticking,
Hickory, 10 Brown and Bleached Shlrtngs,
Brown and Bleached Drills. for sale by
Feb. I, 1874. FRANK T. GROVE.
Nbv JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Mar I, 1874.
WHITE and Red Onion Sets. and Prime
w article Of Seed Corn, for sale By
Feb. %. 1874. JAS. LAW HUFF.
TIMOTHY SEED, for sale by
Feb. IS, 1874. JAS. LAW HUFF
CAND, Lath, Lime and Oak Shingles, for sale by
- Feb. %, 1874. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
TRESHAND RELIABLE GARDEN SEEDS
Il One of the first things TO be considered in
Gardening. is TO obtain genuine. fresh and relia-
biz Seeds. l have just received a lot that can
recommend as above, every paper warranted
Would call especial attention to Hanson Lettuce
and Cassabee Melon. Above seed from Ii. A.
Dreer, of Philadelphia. ,.
Feb 20, 1874. W. .. MAoVN'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
" All the Year Round, y
Is Out Again.

nNCE. upon time compared myself to Davy
~ Crockett, whose motto was-"see that you
are RIGHT. then 90 ahead" Now | have 10 part
company with him. not being able to 60 ahead,
business being too dull. have 10 fall back upon
Micawber, yet can't keep company with him very
long either, for that gentleman was always wait
ing for something TO turn up" when say "Mr
Micawber, that wont do" must let the people
around here know that | still keep a store, fitted
with goods, of the most substantial kind. Make
no pretense TO say il is the best or the cheapest
store. as those beautiful qualities have been al
ready monepoiized BY several gentlemen OF the
Capital Of Jefferson County-would only say, sim
ply this, that in sober truth, that we have yet
some
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

G. d. McGlincy, Auctonecr, sold at public
sale on Saturday last for f. I. Lee, c. J.
Faulkner aud Il. II. Blackburn, Commission
e-s. the Torner property, to Geo. N. Beltz-
hoover, hr S5O64.
Mr.. John L. Richard has purchased The
Bowen Tot. on Mil Street. at private sale
for S35O.-SlepbedsioCH Register, 9th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

81 ACCIDENT, serious and painful, often
happens when medical aid is not Z hand Ed
WARDS & HUTCHlNSON'S STIMULATING
IMMINENT Is g most elTectua remedy for StinGs
and B ies Of Insects, Spraius, Bruises, Swellings
Rheumatism, &c. Keep it in your house.
CFAnLEsrOwN, March, 1874.
Messrs Edwards Hutchinson-Sirs:
Having used your Stimulating Liniment upon
one of mv horses that was badly kicked ] recon
mend it as the best have ever tried, and think il
well worth a trial. !. NJ. HOWELL.
March IS, lS7t.-5m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
COFFEE

~ ~ II H. H
10 sell, cheaper than it can be bought in any other
CHEAP store. Stock on hand this date-SS0O. -
TEA is as we'll represented. having fre kinds
ranging from IS cents up. Its no use mentioning
the other different kinds Of Groceries and Provi-
sions Let il be, however, we'll understood, that
all those articles arc always ou hand. would
call particular attention 70 the stock Of
LEATHER.
In that liae shoemakers all over the country can
be supplied with everything that goes into the
making OF shoe or boot, from bris.le to the best
quality Of oak tanned leather. Suser's Best
French Calfskin always on hand in quantity
Farmers and Others wanting TO do their own work
will always find a strip from Is cents up. The
stock OF Leather and findings are worth from $500
10 $780, | think. therefore, it would be TO your
interest to give me a call.
The other articles on hand being too numerous
tn mention, we have the mOdesty to omit, but you
will find out by calling.
T. W. Coleman, First Salesmsn.
Alphonse Decaulne, "a do.
Harper's Ferry, February 7, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
TO Gentlemen OF taste

NOC should call and examine our ell-assorted
Spring Goods now opening. As many OF
these lYPoRrArIoNs cannot be duplicated. you
would act wisely by leaving your orders early so
AS to secure choice STYLES. Mettee d Alex
ander. Merchant Tallors. 81, ~ Eutaw Street,
between Fayettc and Lexington Streets. Fit
guaranteed, and no disappointment.
April II, lSI4-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

PREAcHNo, 10y Re-. A. G. Hopkins, at Ka-
b'e,owu, tomorrow Sunday May nth, at
50 o'clock, p w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
BOOB Notices.

The april No. Of the BRITEH QUARTERLf
Review has just been received from the Leon
ava Scott Publishing Company, little later
than usual Oh account Of the removal Of the
Office from 40 Fulton Street 10 / Barclay ST.
New York. There is-a long lis, Of contents Of
which THE Prospects Of Persia, "The Flee
trio Telegraph" David Livingstone, and O.
theirs struck us as being interesting and in-
s,rcctisc
Peterson $ MAGAZINE for June is bright
with summer styles, Summer stories and Sum
mer poetry Il is quite refreshing. after our
eigh,-mou.hs Winter, to see anything SO sug-
ges,iys Of Brighter lights aud softer airs. -
Send and Sc. this nomber-the lovely engra-
wing alone is worth the price.
WooD's HoUseuoLD MAGAZINE, for May,
has an abundance Of exceler, reading. We
cannot name a periodical that will afford an
equal amount Of entertainment and instruction
Coz SO little money. Tie Number before us
contains some good poetry, several illustrated
articles, the New York Fashions. Architectural
Designs. &c. &c. The illustration on Decon-
,ion Day is inst the thing. Price Of Magazine
Que dollar per year. Address, Woods House
hold Magazine, Newburgh, y. Y.
Caution 90 purchasers Of the Peruvian Syrup
"a protected solution OF the protoxide Of iron. -
Beware %: being deceived bg sny Of the prepare
tons Of Peruvian Bark, or Bark and lion, which
may be offered to you.
Rev T. H. Hopkins, Of Jackson Centre, Shelby
county, Ohio says, Ny wife had the corsump-
tiou ior ten years, and had been confined to her
bed for some time. heard Of DR.. L. Q. c. Wish
arts Pine Tree Tar Cordial AID after using four
bottles, she was able 20 DO the work for her fam
uv."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
Snecial notice..

TIME AMERICAN sARDINE COMPANY'S
BONELESS SARDINES are much better
and less than half the cost of imported Sardines.
February q, ls74-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
EFFINGER HOU Sc,
HARRlSONBURG, VA.
This is THE Hotel.
CCnfnmI. LinimcntS

J.P. EfFGNGER, Owner and Proprietor
January Il. ls74.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

DIED.-Tbe infant Of Mr. e. W Il. Cooper,
near this place, which We announced in our
astas having been burned by falling into the
Gre. liei OF the injuries received.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

The art Of putting things IS not lost
The Virginia City Enterprise says Noon
rrh. nights are now in full blast here and a
Great success - Of fast horse, "he can trot
away from anything that stands on iron
and Of dogs: In this city dogs accumulate
n, a rate that leaves compound interest far
In the rear
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

TRESH 10. Of fine Sewing Machine Oil for sale
L bv J.. DlNkLE.
April !, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
All the Year Round.

Susual the Frcnchman keeps everything from
" a Thuuderbolt to a Penny Whistle.
Harper's Ferry,
Fob IN 1874 W Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16

There is no pain which the Cen
taur Liniments will not relieve, no
swelling they will not subdue. and
no lamene>s which they will not
cure. This is strong language,
but it is true. They have pro-
duccd more cures OF rheumatism,
neuralgia, lock jaw. palsy, sprains,
swellings, caked breasts, scalds,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-05-16
1875 GOODS. 1877 3

rl,nE si,eption or buy.s is caJ0d n TIC fiesiait
/ have est returned from n ks,ters MAJ &c,
r-,sh fhn LARGEST stink al
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03
An Infant i'm Death.

There came morning at last when the baby's eyes did not open. The Doctor felt the heart throb faintly un- der his fingers, but he knew that it was beating it's last. He 'trembled for the mother, and dared not tell her. She anticipated hlm! .3.':' >. l'1T ...
 "Doctor," she said--and her voice was so passionless that it might almost have belonged to disembodied spirit CT know that my darling is dying"
 He bowed his head mutely. Her very calmness awed him. 2' '.'.-
 "Is there anything you can do to ease herr" s.,I .l.,. ..G .l..
 Nothing. I do not think she sui fers." .,.....,,..-.- -.,... ;.
 "Then will you please to go away She is mine-nobody's but mine, in her life and in her death, and want her quite to myself at the last. ...
 Sorrowfully enough he left her. 7,
 The mother held her child closely, but gently. She thought in that hour that she had never loved anything else, never in this world should love any thing again. She wanted to cry, but her eyes were dry and burning, and not a tear fell on the little upturned face, changing so fast to marble, She bent over, and whispered something in the baby's ear, "a wild, passionate prayer that it would remember her, and know her again in the infinite spaces. A look seemed to answer her,-a radiant, loving look, which she thought must be born of the near heaven. She pressed her lips in a last despairing agony of love to the little face, from which already, as she kissed it, the soul had fled. Her white wonder had gone home. This which lay upon her hungry heart was stone. .,i sa
Connecticut western news., 1874-07-03

"Ay, ay, sir All right l" answered brave fellow, clambering in on deck, with little Jenny grasped tight by her clothes. ..-. .a- ,.....t
 "Father l" exclaimed the girl, clasp ing the captain about the neck. Father P Father P echoed back two treble voices.
 saved-ssved-saved r; and Captain Lester Walton sunk fainting to the deck. He knew the children were his own from the moment they passed the ships stern, and his indomitable self control had borne him up until they were rescued, when the reaction came, and he sunk down insensible.
 At an hour before sunset on the fol- lowing day, the ship was at her berth in New York, and the meeting between the distracted mother and her loved children there, in the cabin of her hus- bands ship, is too sacred picture to be profaned by Q mere pen-and-ink cOnV.