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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

Which n of the bright and shin
ing lights Of the Editorial corps OF
the patent outside is it that seasons
his %provender with birthstone and
gun-powder?-'Jjm Jams"
AS there is but n editor of the
DEMOCRAT, the answer stands at the
head of the first column of our edit
orial page.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The Whisky Ring, the Army
Ring, the Custom House Ring, the
Washington Ring, the Straw-bid
Ring, the Navy Ring, the Land
grabbing Ring, and all other corrupt
combinations, revolve around the
White House, and are the outgrowth
of Grantism during the last five
years. Sustained by the President,
they have made Investigations a
farce, shaped legislation in their own
interest, controlled appointments,
and actually run the government as
if it were a close corporation. Sure
ly it is time for a radical change.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The Republicans of Ohio sort of
condemn the th:rd-term business in
their platform, and then nominate a
man for a third time as Governor to
stand upon it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The New York Herald, referring
editorially to Grants third term
letter says: at is the most import
ant political declaration he has made
since his accession to office. 1t is an
exceedingly adroit letter, but far
from being satisfactory. There is
nothing in it to prevent Grants &C
ceptance of the Presidency of the
third term. We shall be surprised
if the country accepts this as a sat
isfactory declaration. 1t is an eva
sive letter. 1t would have been
much better. for his fame and even
for the welfare of the party which he
proposes to serve, if he had not writ
ten it. In a word, the country is
told that the President will not take
what is not offered him."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The public school fund has never
been divided in Ohio but once. The
Republicans did that when they es-
tablished separate colored schools.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17
GEN. HAYES As A CRUSADER,

During the days of the crusade,
Gen. R. B. Hayes could be seen in
company with the leaders of that
persuasion perambulating the streets
of the town of Fremont, and holding
devotional services on the sidewalks
in front of the different saloons of
that place. We presume that gen
tleman, in order to catch the whisky
vote, will now go back on this part
of his record.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The Volksblatt, of Cincinnati, the
Liberal German organ, says the.nom-
nation of Hayes is notice to the
Liberal Germans to quit.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

A vote for the Democratic ticket
means a vote for economy and re-
trenchment.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17
Only 1900 delinquent taxpayers

Only 1900 delinquent tax payers
in New Orleans. The people Of that
unfortunate city have been so much
governed by the Republican party
that they have nothing left with
which to pay taxes. But there is a
hope of a better time ahead, as the
reign of the carpet-bagger is about
over, the troops are %ithdrawa, and
peace and good order is the result.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17
DIFFERENCE IN LENGTH OF SESSIONS.
DIFFERENCE IN APPROPRIATIONS.

The Goth General Assembly at its
regular session in 1872 and its adj
.journed session of1S73 appropriated
for General Revenue and Asylum
purposes 1905, 223 81, while the
61st General Assembly at it's regu
lar session in 1874 and adjourned
session in 1S74-5 appropriated for
these purposes only $4,3S1, 34l So
$523,892 II less than the Goth
General Assembly appropriated, and
the appropriations are a~bundantly
sufficient for the specific purposes
for which the appropriations were
made. Is this not something to be
thankful to the late Democratic Leg
islature for?
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17
THE ISSUE

ALLEN and reduced State taxes
and no Third Term!
HAYES, increased taxation-thc
Crusade and a var upon your relig-
ious opinions. You have your choice,
voters Of Preble county.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

An official notice comes from the
War Department, in substance, that
although the late Congress piled up
its appropriations for the expenses of
the army high among the millions,
the funds are short, and 100000
more will be needed to get through
the year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17

The School Fund hullaballoo is
becoming very thin.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1875-06-17
From the Wayne Co. Democrat
NOT Rad IS IT.

The late Legislature at its regular
session in 1874 reduced State taxa
ton three-tenths of a mill on the dol
lar. That produced a reduction in
the State taxes oftour hundred and
Serentg,four thousand dollars. At
the time the reduction was made it
was claimed by Republican politi-
clans that an increase would have to
be made at the adjourned session
which met III December last. They
who so predicted proved false pro-
phets. A further reduction of one
tenth of a mill was made, which, on
last years duplicate will amount to
one hundred and .Nfty-eight thou
sand dollars! That reduction made
by the late Legislature at its regular
and adjourned sessions amounts to
sic hundred and hirty-ttco thou
sand dollars! And it was plain to
everyone in the Legislature that the
reduction was practicable. Not bad,
is it?
DIFFERENCE IN LENGTH OF SESSIONS.
The length of the Goth General
Assembly, which was Republican,
was 245 days-that Is the regular
session in 1872 was 120 days, and
the adjourned session in 1873 was
125 days. The length of the 61st
General Assembly was only 221 days
that is LOG days at the regular ses-
sion in 1874, and 115 at the adjourn
ed session in 1915. That was a
difference of "a days in favor of the
late Democratic Legislature. Should
the late Legislature be cursed be-
cause its two sessions were "a days
shorter than the sessions of the Re.
publican Legislature that preceded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
THE GAZETTE.
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 9.

LEARNING GERstAN.-It bappended once to
tho writer of these pages to be sDow and ice
bound during four months 10 a desolate little
town on the bleak shores of the Baltic. She
knew little or no German. Tauchnitz editions
were unknown Injuries in the land. litter
course with the outer world there was none.
The great black crows walked up and down the
silent streets seeking sustenance; the smaller
birds fell frozen from the trees; death shroud
lay upon the world. For weeks the winding
sheet of snow was not unWrapped; it was
dismal, bitter time. By chance German edi-
ton OF Thackeray' s works fell into her hands
She knew the original almost by heart. Dcspera-
tlon aud desGlvremeut combind moved her to
an experiment.
She sat down TO study Betty Sharp's sales
IN the Teutonic; she was led on to see what
dandy George aud buCdering Dobbin would
make of it 10 their foreign garb, and whether
Amelia's simpcrings would be as tresom now
as then No dictionary was needed when
every word of the original was familiar; and at
the end of three months she knew more Ger.
man than she would probably have Iearot out
Of Ollendorf, Otto or Ahn, in thrice that spoce
OF time. 1t may be an irregular method, and
can (alas for humanity J never supersedc gram
mars and dictionaries; but it was, so far as it
went, perfectly successful, and she ventures to
recommend it, in combination, of course, with
the recognized instruments of torture, to the
teebier Of her friends. Fraser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09

Leave Lynchburg daily, except Sunday, =;
co a. m; arrive at Danville H. Is q. IN. Leave
Danville = IS p. M; arrive at Lynchburg SD
2. m. This train makes good connection y,
Dsuville with Richmond and Danville trains.
North and south; and at Lynchburg, with reg.
ular Express Train on this line in both direc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09

WASHINGTON & NORFOLK STEAM
w BOAT LINE
TO NORFOLK, NEW YORK, BOSTON
AMI DpnUTDUNoLs

TO NORFOLK, NEW YORK, BOSTON
AND PROVIDENCE.
On and after Monday, July r. 1875 the new
and elegant steamers LADY OF r.
THE LAKE and JANE NOSE. $1,000
LEY will make four regular trips between
Washington and Norfolk each week. touching
at the principal river landings as follows: The
LADY OF THE LAKE will leave Washing.
ton every Monday and Thursday, st 8 O. clock p.
M, Alexandra $50 p. M, and Norfolk every
Tuesday and Friday, at p. m.
The JANE MOSELEY will leave Washing.
ton every Tuesday and Friday, at pm., Alex
sndrla at 8. 30 p. M, and Norfolk every Monday
and Thursday, at p. N. Fare to Norfolk 81 !;
round trip tickets S.. Meals and state rooms
extra. Tickets good on either boat or until used
EXCURSION RATES.
Round trip tickets at reduced rates to Point
Lookout, Fortress Monroe and yue de l. Eau
To Point Lookout and return, s. so; to Fort
ress Monroe and Vue de L. Eau and return, So
"A further reduction to families of fifty cents on
each fare; Meals and ststerooms extra.
For tickets, stateroonis or information apply
at the office OF the Inland and Sesboard Cosstlug
60, Room No. z, National Metropolitan Bank,
Fifteenth street, opposite the Treasury Depart
ment Washington, OF 20
F. a. REED, Agent,
Jy -o-I JAnneY's wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature Of Virginia and
the Circuit Court Of Orange county, proposes,
by series Of Grand Git Concerts, to establi i
and endow Home for the Old, Infrm al i
Destitute Ladies of Virginia" st Montpelier,
the former residence Of President Jas. Madison
The Association is under the control of eight
trustees ak of whom are elected BIZ ennislly by
the stockholders and two appointed by the Gov
ernor Of Virginia
References by permission: His Excelency,
James L. kemper, Governor of Virginia; His
Excellency, Gilbert C. Walker, ex-Gov. of Va;
Hon. Robert E. Withers, Lieutenant Governor
of Virginia and U. s. Senator elect; Hon. Robt
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District of Vrgina
Senators and Members of Congress fromVirgiuis
Governors Office, Richmond, July 3, IA.
1t affords me pleasure to say that am we'll
acquainted with large ajority Of the officers
of the Montpelier Female Humane Association
who reside in the vicinity of my home and /
attest their intelligence and their worth and high
reputation as gentlemen, as we'll as the public
confidence, influence and substantial means lib
orally represented among them.
JAMES L. KHAPER, Gov. of Virginia.
Alexandra, Va, July sth, 1874.
Ny personal acquaintance with y majority of
the gentlemen controlling the Montpelier Fe-
male Humane Association and the reputation of
oil VI tueHl eudples ue w COuu6HQ Them rs July
entitled to the confidence of the public. No act
or representation inconsistent with honor and
integrity need be unprecedented in the conduct or
representations Of these gentlemen.
r. W. HUGHES,
.. s. Judge East. Dist. of Va.
For full Particular. testimonials, &C., send
for circular.
Remittsnces for tickets may be made by ex-
press prepaid, postoR Ice money order on Alex
sndria, Va, or by registered letter, addressed
Hon JAMES BARBOUR,
President NJ f. II. A., Alexandria, Va.
GB~ Reliable Agents wanted everywhere
nov 2-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
BOOhS -A.N.D str TFD.N-EKs..
Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest.

SHIPPING TAGS, all sizes, the best and
cheapest in the market. Job LOT at about one
half the usual price.
BILL HEADS, all weights and sizes: very
much reduced in price.
A full line of LETTER, NOTE and CAP
PAPERi the cheapest goods in the market.
New lot OF PAPETERIES of Pleries 6 Sons
massachusetts Rep and Granite Grey Papers,
with Envelopes to match all sizes and shapes.
Price SOC to $3.50 each.
The LITTLE PRINCESS is Pspeterie Of
small Paper and Envelopes to match, with ex-
qulslte designs in colors. 40c each.
INITIAL PAPER, in boxes; q large assort
ment of the latest styles, from 20 to doc per box
TISSUE PAPER, all colors Manila Paper
all sizes; Flat Letter, Cap and Folio Post.
LEDGERS and JOU RNALS, full bound
with extra ends and bands; Medium, Denny,
Crown and Cap, all sizes, at very low prices;
half bound Blank Books, Records, Day Books
Ledgers, Exercise Books, Indexes, Memoran-
dunn Books, Tally Books, Order Books, Pass
Books all sizes.
1Nk-Arnolds Fluid and Copying Ink, An
tonnes Copying, Maynard s. Noyes', Thaddeus
Davds S Co.'S, Bixby's, Stephens Black woods,
Carriers Melanograph, Moore's, Dovelrs, Cot
tage Ink, Csrmine and Purple.
COPYING PRESSES and BOOKS, all sizes,
Brushes, Oil Board Pens, Holders, Rulers, and
u thousand and one other articles in the station
cry line. GEO. E. FRENCH,
my = IS King street. Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
[ Il E'S ) T E a LINES
~ TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AN

~ TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY, and leave Phiadelphla EV -
cry SATU RDAI i, at II o'clock N. 1919
from Pier No. North Wharvcs. -,
This line connects at Alexandria with the @,
A. i NJ. and W. s o. K. Rs, ana At Philadei.
phia with the new and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
Freig ht forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fvc hours. Through rates and through
bills of lsding given Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
T. A. REED, Alexandria,
WIN. ?. CLYDE s. CO., Philadelphis.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. G.
jan SIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

80. - DAL 4!n 80. 80
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMEES.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt j. T. Barker.
WI! Leave pier 10, Light street. Baltimore, EVE
~ TUESDAY,, al =. M. Returning, will
clock y. m.
The steamer SUE, Capt. James Harper will
leave leave pier ~, Light street, Baltimore, EVERY
~ hSDAl, at p. m. Returning, will leave
Alexsndria EVERY MONDAY, at 8 D. m.
pprelgnt will not be received after i =. m.
Both steamers will stop each wsy at their re-
specLvc river landings
For further information apply TO
j. BRODhRS j. co. Agents,
nn ii King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
MINED TR AIN.

Leave Lynchburg daily, except Sunday. a,
5 90 a. m. arrive at Danville II. Is a. IN. Leave
Danville 2.o5 p. M; arrive at Lynchburg SD
2. IN. This train makes good connection NJ
Danville with Richmond and Danville trains
North and South and at Lynchburg, with reg
ular Express Train on this line, in both drec-
tons.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Mai,
Line, to and from North and South bound Mail
and South bound Express Trains.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Passenger Train daily, except Sunday, be
tween Strasburg and Washington. Leave Stras
burg junction 3.55 a. M, arrive at AlexanGria
800 q. NJ, and NJ Washington $50 r. II. Leave
Washington 400 p M, Alexandra 4.45 D. M
arrive $, Strasburg Junction 9 IS p M. Good
connection at Manassas junction with Main
Line Mail Train, both South and North bound
At Washington, full connection with North
and West; At Danvile, to and from South .nt
Southwest; at Lynchburg, twice daily to Mem
phls, Atlanta, New Orleans, Arkansas and Tex
~, and, at Gordonsville and Charlottesville,
with double daily trains on Ches. i Ohio r. f..
East and West.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS run thyough artth.
oNt change 6etareen Baltimore Gnd Netc Orleans
via Lynchburg East Tenuessce AID Atlau,a
Line, and daily, without change, between Bslti-
more and " hte oulpur Springs, leaving Bait
more NJ ). 20 y. m.
Excursion tickets to al the Summer Resort.
on sale. Lowest rates TO al points
q. j. FOREACRE, Gen. Manager
j. NJ. BROADUS, q. I. \. ic IL
y LE&ANDKlA s FREDERICKSBURG
"A RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA Is WASHINGTON
RAILROAD
&M n 81 80 60 ssass:
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RA1Lw Az.
follows:
Leave South ward from Aicxaudr1a & Fretcr
cksburg depot 81 l2.U1 4. III. Southern EAprc.,
daily, except Monday. The Southern EXPIRES.
runs through 20 i"fmond without change, cen.
meeting At Richmond for ali points South.
Leave North wArd from A"xandria y Frcdcr
cksbucg depot II %.5s =. Northern Express
daily, excel: 'I.u.y, trough North and
W.T.. The Northern Express -u~ through 10
B:...nor". without Il. NO, cu.,ntc citing with
trains On the Northern Ientr"i Raj WAY for the
NVrtl and Yves.
ALEXANDRIA AMI WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After JUNE ID, trains will rum Ms follows,
daily. except Sunday:
Leave Alexandria fo- Washington from s.,
AsHph street depot, at coo, 7.H' s IA, 9.UH l0W
and LOO u. tn.; asr! LID 3.m, 4 a. 5Wi, 6.uu
and 100 p. IN.
Train leaving at 500. soc and 1000 Il. IN. AMI
800 and 90 +. nj. RI; i%i!y; NJ. p,hcrs dnily
except Sunday.
The train: leaving AlcxeniriH 8; :, s and |!
AIN, >, !, AID r.1". c"nn"ct trou gh L. E.l;i
more The and II 8. IN. aud H. m trains
connect 1t Washington With through New York
trains
Leav" Washington rnr A,r4aniria from pas.
-cnger depot, cor 18th anA b streets, g. I.,v
10, 500, ?uu, N, ami ! l.UU n. m: and LOO
800. ! VI, 800, punnd 80 =. II.
Trains ,r"vlng II 1.M AID 9.nt ~ ln. and l.nl
amp go p. M. ran ,i.i!y al DINERS lsiiy except
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-09
IT, STEAMBOAT NOTICE.

uksssEsI
after FRIDAY, May 18th, the steamboat
M AIRY WASHINGTON will discontinue her
daily trips, and make trips on alternate DAYS
over the same route, viz: Leaving Washington
tor Glymont and intermediate landings Nun
DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS of
each week. NJ 9 o'clock u. ~ returning at
o'clock p. m.
On those days she can be chartered for even
ing excursions.
On TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SAT-
URDA Us Of each week she can be chartered
Tor day and night excursions.
For Information apply st the Office Of the Po-
t0mac Ferry Company foot OF Seventh street,
Washington, or on board.
my Ii P. h. TROTH, President
-saR MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
.sAs8E STEAMSHIPS.
me line consi O.: the following frst-clsss
f + E k GIRInG J. ~ K 4 Chichester
viii leave New y ork EVERY SATURDAY
tor THIS port; and, returning, will leave Alexan-
IRA ~ ER1 FRIDAY, NJ 10 O. clock.
All freight must be on the dock by Sam.
For freight apply to
HUOE e JOHNSTON,
Agents, No. Prince street.
Agent in New York,
j. G. KENYON,
my 5] 22G South ST.. Pier No. d East river
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-09-23
CHARTER PERPETUAL

Any person ofsound body and mind ofcitherScv MA
less than fifteen moro than sixty-five years Of.
and not engaged in any occUpatiOn exceedingly dan
Gus to life may become member of this CoI;,,aUI
paving an admission fee, as follows: '!
: From II to 40 years of age s. 90
% 40 30 :" 5oO
% 30 to 60 " d" 10 Oo
90 Go to 65 " " On an .
And one dollar for Policy.
No other charges viii be made at any time eycc,,in
daar and ten cents for each member who drS "s
The advantages of this Company over the urriDar-
Life Insurance Companies are that the fees are m na
that the man OF moderate can secure a CO..
potency to his family at trihing cost and avahle ~
such long intervals and such small sums that me- Dcr.,
can be Inconvenience by them. This company cam.
fail pancS affect il. Persons holding ceriifr4,.
Of membership in this Company, sure in cas-, Of
death that their families heirs will get As many ~
there members in the Company.
No restrictions placed upon travelling OF residence
Applications for insurance, Information. NAV ,,
made the Directors Secretary at Stroul,burr p,
DIRECTORS.
r. s. Staples. H. r. Bi,scckcr
VI. T. COolbaugh, VIM. Fine
Kiudarus Shupp, J. II. Fcthenlan
{. y. BrOdhcGd, j. \. Fethcruau
L. r. Dreher.
WILLIAM FINE, Prcs't
VI. \. De L. VAN HoRN, Scc'y.
March G,'73-tf
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1875-09-23
Carriage, Wagon,

and, in fact, everything in his line of bu-
siness, at the shortest possible notice, aud
on the most reasonable terms.
Carriages repaired, trimmed aud paint
ed in the best style of the art.
Having iirstc material always on
hand, aud none bnt first class workmeu
engaged, the public are assured that none
but first class work will be turned out at
his shop.
In connection with his Carriage Shop
he has also a Blacksmith Shop, where
superior workmen will always be found
ready to attend to the orders of customers
The public are Invited to call and ex
anime his stock before purchasing else
where. VALENTINE KAUTZ.
September IS, lSG7-tf.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1875-07-29
THOU ANDI.

THOU AND II.
Strange. strange for thee and mo
Sadly afar;
Thou safe, beyond, above,
I'neath the star:
Thou where flowers deathless spring,
where they fade;
Thou In Gods paradise, .
I mid the ahade.
Thou whero each gale breathes balm,
tempest tossed;
Thou where truejoy is found,
Iwhere tits lost.
Thou counting ages thine,
1not the morrow;
Thou learning more Of bliss,
1more of sorrow.
Thou in eternal peace,
I'mid earth's strife;
Thou whore care hath no name,
Iwhere its life.
Thou without need to hope,
where tits vain;
Thou with wings dropping light,
I with times chain.
Strange, strange for thee and me,
Loved, loving ever;
Thou by Lfe's deathless fount,
I near Deaths river; 2.
Thou winning Wisdom's lore.
strength to trust;
Thou mid the seraphim,
I in the dust.
-Ppae 0ary.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1875-07-29

whence he had climbed one stormy
night towards the light which guided
him to Abel WrSyford's study. To-
ward the greater light which seemed
now, to his sanguine fancy, to be
guiding him toward the English girl
whom, in his weeks of forced idleness,
he had learned to love. He could
not own that passion to the guardian
yet awhile, for he was penniless, and
the confession would only render him
an object of suspicion he would not
confess it to her until he was sure of
her affection, till he read in her man.
ner, in her look, something more
than a wish that he should not leave
her guardians service. He took
hope to his heart from that day-he
believed in his future, and he almost
forgot his political faith. Presently
he went into the house in search of
Abel Wrayford, and found the gen.
tleman in the topmost room-a room
which Abel Wrayford's father a man
of studious frame of mind, had per-
suaded his landlord to build for him
on the leads Of the house, deep in his
chemicals, measuring his acids with a
steady hand, and counting every drop
which fell from the vial into the sau-
Ger he held beneath it.
II have come to ask you, Mr..
Wrayford," he said, "to allow me to
change my Intention"
/! Intention What intention ?" said
Wrayford, absently."
:: "Of going away this afternoon. I
should like to remain, and be of use
to you, if I can"
"All right. I am glad to hear that
you are not fool-hardy, and going
away in search of a start IN London is
fool-hardiness in these times, Victor.
What color is that p
He passed the saucer to Victor,
who scrutinized it, and could make
nothing of it.
"It's dirty kind of blue, I think" :"
said Victor, after a moments reAec-
tion.
Exactly" he replied. "That is
the second time that I have been pot
tering up here in search of color
that has no existence, save in my
wool-gathering brains.
He took the saucer from the young
Frenchman's hand, and flung it and
its contents into the fire which was
burning there--fung it with great
gravity and determination, and with
no evidence of anger in his thought
full face.
$50 an end to the last new craze,
and beginning to sober work, Vic
tor Dufoy," he said.