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The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28

THE tendency Of mechanical vibration to
retard rusting is exempiied in the condi-
ton of two lines of railway leading out OF
Kurrachee, an important port Of British
India, on the Arabian Sea. One of these
lines, the Scinde Railway, has been worked
daily since its construction, fifteen year
ago, and has rusted away but little; the
other, line about two miles long leading
to the mouth of the river Indus, WIS bui
at the same time but has hlrdly ever been
used, and the oxidation Of the rails has
been extremely rapid. Our attention is
called to these facts by the Illustrated
London Netus, which mentions them as con-
frmatory Of views expressed last summe
at the Hartford meeting of the American
Association for the Advancement OF Sci
encs.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28

pointed him out to my host, and ask"
ed him who he was.
.srhat is William Acton. Perhaps
you have heard of the trouble he Is
likely to have with Leban Sarfurt!'
I said 1 had heard.
II hope he may come out all right
the host added "but l am fearful.
He has got har and heaftless Gus
toner to deal with.
I shut my mouth and held my pea"e
until Leban S lrfurt called for his final
answer / said to him:
"Mr. Ssrf1r-, h.v' b,An consider
ing all this time whether I conld uu!ef
take your case with clear conscious
whether I should be helping the side OF
Justice and right in helping you. L had
concluded that could not do so before
[ had seen William Acton. to know him
by name l now know him for man
who nobly rished his own life to save
the life of my child. For tn at deed |
will rewarl him if I can. [ have / ct,
as yet, accepted one Of your private ds>
closures, have gained from yo1 moth
ing which you could wish to keep from
the public. [ cannot take your case,
but I tell you frankly that if you pros>
ecute | will defend William Acton. -
I did not mind Sarfurt's wrath. He
raved and swore and stamped, and
then he went OF and engaged two lay
,ers from Herkimer to take his case
I called upon Acton, and told him
would defenl him if he would accept
my services, as had accepted his. Ee
took my hand and thanked me.
I have made a great may pleas in my
life, But 7 think never male better
one than I made to that jury o. that
occasion. They were ont not over five
minutes. By .hn;r verdict William Ac-
ton WAS tho awful possessor Of the es
tate his father had lef,.
! From that day I never hesitat9d tc
refuse case to which :ould not give
nv heart. Such q stand on the part
of lawyer becomas known, ana tht
public feels it; and what the public
feels jnrias ara q nrn to feel.
The Grand tot Il admission to tn
Centennial, mc'ui ns the, live stock cx
hibition, up TO Friday night, the 18th
were 4.209,1 IS, the grand total casl
receipts. 81, 80, 399 81.
TgE campaign agli st Sitting Bnl
having closed for the season, tina
again 70 South will shortly com
mence
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
The imperfections of the diamond and
in fact Of all gems. are made visible by
putting them into oil of cassia, when the
slightest flaw will be seen.

A GENTLEMAN of this county infor1ne'
rs two or three days ago that it was not
lnfrequently the ease, that the cottoi
fields presented the appearance OF Pre-
ducing heavy yield, but on close ex
ammunition it would he found that tht
yield would be very light. The weeo
was aourishing, but the bolls were dis
tressingly few. The rains proved very
injurious to the cror.-~C ogiafhSab
SaiIer.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28

The PRoDucTIoN OF ARSENIC IN COPPER
M1NEs.-In 1873 o,449 tons of arsenic were
produced i'll England. More than third
of it came from the Devon Great Consols
mine Sometimes 200 tons month are
sold from this mine, quantity Of white
arsenic sufficient to destroy the lives of
more than 50o,0OO,o0o of human beings.
The Commissioners Of Mines saw, stored in
the warehouses, Of the mine, ready acked
for sale, a quantity Of white arsenic proba-
bly, sufficient to destroy every living animal
upon the face Of the earth. The Commits
sioners consider that, in the case of mines
in which arsenic is actually manufactured,
it is only reasonable that the manufacture
of g poison so virulent should be sui ject to
special state supervision; and they submit
that an officer should be empowered to re-
auire that the best practicable means be
taken not only to prevent the poisoning of
the cir by the volatlization Of the arsenic,
but also to hinder the access of the poison
to running water.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
MIS,SISSIPPI COLLEGE
Clinton, EEinds County, sEis.

clinton, EEinds County, S7iss.
VIII onen it's Goth Annual Session.
September 27, 1876, and close June 20,
1877.
A ful, Faculty; rigid discipline; tho'-
oueh instruction aud low terms.
Board in College Hall, Sic oo per
month.
Send to REV. W. s. WERE, President
of the College, for Catalogue.
w. r. RATLIFF.
President BOARD Trustees.
Clinton, Miss, Jnty aI-thn
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28

JAMES DoUGALL, o boatnlan all ilmuer.
man in Wiscons n, while saving the truns
Of an oak tree into len, tbs for slaves, was
attacked by panther, that sprang upon
him. Dousall was alone his assis ant be.
ing temporarily absent-hut his strengtl
and pluck were equal tc the occasion. lie
seized tho panther by the throat, ant
though fearfully torn by tho animal claws
he crushed it down in the snow, and broke
its back, and choked it to death. He was
SO bUlly hurt that he had is be carried
aor.is. but Ais wc1,n ls rsrs not dangerous
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
Martha Washington
repooIo SoIlSSS,
ABINGDON, VA.

WARREN DUPRE, L. L. D.. late Professor o.
Natural Science in Nofford college, = =, ms
heen elected President of the above institution
lie is assisted by a full and able corps OF profes
sors in all the Departments. . E.
The situation is one OF the most deIGntini II
the mountains OF Virginia, ana aoouhaS III Will
able mineral waters. .
II has been Tor years the summer resort 10
many of the best families in t le Slnthern states
The college ia endorsed ana co'mnehus' ~ D.
numbered among its g adrH:eS.
sR-Two HUNDRED And Ten DOLLARS VII pal
Cor board aud tuition for ten months. ENtr ,
moderate, ,-,,,,o, =,
Ncyt session begins GEHFEh8ER2l.
For further particulars scal for catalogue.
Aug. 16-3m.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
University of mississippi.

1he next Sessinn ofthe University oi
Mississippi at oxford. opens
October Ssir. 1876.
The Faculty is complete, able and rro-
iicient
The Campus, Buildings and Appara-
tus are in good repair.
The location is healthy. Church IA
c:Iities and society excellent.
Tuitiai free to candidates for the min
;stry. Tuition tee o others 50. Total
expenses need not exceed 500 to 500
FOR Catalogues and information ad-
aress II. NJ. SULLIVAN,
Secretary Board Of Trustees,
aug10 2m oNlo q, MISS.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
Cue alr00analsa 5ea9ff.
Advertising nsI,tcs.

One square, first insertion. Sl,5cj eaoh
sui seatient insertion - cents.
one square one year, SIS; two squares
one year, 80. ec,,. a,,o
half column one year 500.
one column one yeai SlSc.
Local Notices twenty cents u line.
The space occupied by sqiiare Is one
lnch.
Marriage notices and deaths. not y.
.eeding SIX lines. published fref. All
,,er six iipas charged for al regular az
ert sing rates.
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28
noise Colt eye.

SAl.Eh, ILtN'I-NL+N.
Next session begins Sept 6th Collegiate and
nrenarato.y courses GhsnrpaSseu loCdlt!u'
healthy mountain climate, moral community,
moderate expenses From $3.50 TO s2to for ten
months Qncludng board, tuition, etc. etc.l o.
lage quite prosperous students rom AZ se'tu'IS
IT the country II from Mississippi. For catt-
lngues etc, add ess Secretary Of taCuitY, fod-
nUke College, SaletD, Va. July Zo-lh
The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-09-28

TgE campaign "gli st Sitting Bull
having closed for the season, that
agails $ q South will shortly com
mence.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
DIIGT.

RYAN. August 10, 1876 JACOB
GEoRaE RYAN, only son of George w.
Ryan and Margaret Il. Hutohins, aged
3 years and - days.
a. Il must be- sweet in childhood
Toglvo back the spirit to It's Maker,
hrs tho heart has grown familiar with the
Ways Of siU,
Anasouu to garner up it. bitter Eraits''.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
TIE Letters Of CUR Candidates.


Time and study only confirm our
first impressions Of the letters by which
the st. Louis candidates accept the
nominations rendered by the Conyen-
ton which Was held in that city.
Messrs. Tildcn and Hendricks have
done a noble service to the cause of
honesty and faithfulness in official life,
by penning and disseminating these
documents. By the manner in which
they have discussed the great political
problem which is before us now for
solution, they have asserted their right
to rank with the highest order of states
men Honest men of all parties, and
of no party at all, must see that they
will be advancing the good Of their
country by coming in with us, and aid
ing in the election of the authors of
these compositions to the offices to
which they have been nominated It
is only by purging the administration
of the vile elements that now enter into
its composition, and replacing them
with cumponents that shall be free from
stain aud benlish by melting out
equal justice to all sections of our land,
and all classes of it's inhabitants by
living within our income, and honestly
paying what we owe; that the nation
can be restored to the position Of
power, usefulness, and prosperity from
which it has been wiokedly degraded
by the men who have lately had the
control Of its affairs. Governors Tilden
and Hendricks show to us that they
know how to accomplish the desired
result, and their past lives furnish u
guarantee that what they undertake
they win diligently and fearless'y pur-
sue to its accomplishment,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

This mark X, in pencil, on the
margin, means that your subscrip-
ton has expired.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
J. V. MOSS.
LAKE CHARLES, La.
March %, 1876.

Having been solicited by many
friends, thereby announce myself as
candidate for Sheriff's Office at the No
vember election. I respectfully solicit
the supporter all friends, and if elected
1 will discharge my official duty without
fear, and with promptitude.
Yours respectfully, etc,
A. l.. REID.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

Attention is called to the new
advertisement of A. @. PouIet,
in another column of to-day's
issue.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
10 avril

We are authorized to announce T. T.
LEWIS as a candidate for the office of
Judge Of tile 9Th Judicial District, suJs-
ject to the nornin&tioh Of a District
Democratic Convention if held, aud if
not, to Il nomination OF thu Parish
Democratic Conventions, to be held
during the current year in tho Parishes
Of Colcosicu ami st, Landry.
March 1G
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

We are authorized to announce ASA
RYAN, the present incumbent, as
candidate for tho Office of Clerk of
Court, for the parish of Calcasieu, at
the election in November next.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
THAT MEETING TODAY.

raittee of Calcasieu parish is called
by it's chairman to meet at the
Courthouse to-day C. to deliberate
and advise in matters Of impor-
lance to the democratic party,
State, Districts ard Parish. "
There are Certainly matters Of the
greatest Importance to the demo-
cratic party OF the State, Districts
, and Parish, to be considered by
the committee, and we trust that
their gravity and Importance will
iLsu,e them that5careful, unpreju-
diced, and judicious consideration
which they surely demand.
1t is a simple fact; which we can
not ignore, nor treat llghtjyj that
the action Of the official repre-
sentatiyes of the democratic party
of Calcasiou parish (the executive
committed at the present status
Of the political campaign, is not
only fraught with the gravest con-
sequences to the State, Districts
and Parish, and to the fair fame
of the pnlty, bat is SO regarded,
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
FEEREOL pERRODIN.
August 10

Je suis cau,GrEat pour Avocut de Dis
tict du SINE district JudiciHirc, 4 l'r-
lection qui aurN'iiou en- Novembrc pro.
chuiM
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

z 4
s. p. HENRY, ...... Cameron Parish.
s. MArGNAUD.. ........... Mermentau'
@. w, FELTER. .......... Galveston.
r. +. F'AECHER, ....,,.t....C HIcasleu.
Gro. P. ROwELn & Co.....New York.
THOs. MCINTYRE. ...... New Orleans.
Hon. g. w. RICHARDSON. .SugartOwn.
A. W. GILLESPIE. Grand Chenier.
ls'H-'.-.a9seae
This mark X, in pencil, on the
margin, means that your subscrip-
ton has expired.
Attention is called to the new
advertisement of A. G. PouIet,
in another column of to-day's
issue.
J. B. Kirkman, formerly the eff
cient Recorder of this parish, and
now deputy Recorder, is q caDdi-
date for Recorder at the coming
election. See his announcement.
A. l.. Reid, formerly Sheriff OF
this parish, announces himself in
our paper to-day as a candidate
for the office of sheriff. See can
didates' column.
Asa RYAN, Clerk of our District
Court, is announced in the candi-
dates column as u candidate for
le-elecVlon.
We commend our readers TO a
careful pern' al OF the "rlcio N
9 1noS'ISt t0L LIoi i''.u NV Wa ~ ~
TooaI Coovsntion. Wa trnst
that its words of wisdom may he
pondered and needed ia every
parish OF the State.
Congress adj"urned 81" are on
D T!e iJSu luS' ~ "", ro 60( ID@u y'l0
teers. ostensibIv to foht Fndians
bnt perhaps to- DO used for DO
Iitical purposes in the South.
Vrru1r1oN BANxrn-This is tbe
name OF q new Democratic weekly
n,,bIishad ut Abha-
vile, yprmjIion parish, Ta,. Nv |
". ". Edwards, The first num-. |
Der is attractive in noint Of tv-
and matter. and the
4ditor's saIutatorv is identified and |
sensible. We hone that bv liberal
Datronare the pcopIe Of VormiIjop
in general and thn democracy in
will snstain and an
s,,,,.o,.o 4I,;n ol,ooo4o - H..
'"'' ''H, C| ~ gu 'ou
0T' LANDRY REPUBLICAN, we
nave received the first number Of
/ republican weekly newspaper,
tba obovo namo nnhlished
- OSoIo,-a.a ~ Ta,,;.
~ OP0'o''''' '" ~ 'o W.
Oesmarals ana CIanu' mayo. we
understand that the publishers
belong to the Anderson wing of
.bo ronuhl;cap nartv in 81 Inn
3. 1 a;~n;eaont g n,a 1;anan.
AFy' ANU SlSulHc@hV VI 'he ulSSeA-
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

Asa Ryan, Clerk of our District
Court, is announced in the candi-
dates column as candidate for
reelection.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
For District Attorney.

I am candidate for District Attor
nry of the 8tl! JUdicjaI District, ut the
oIcotion to take place III November
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

l am candidate for the office OF
Clerk Of Court, for the parish of Calca-
Sleu, at the election in November, 1876.
JULIEN RICHARD.
IA,AnR Z ..
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

Having been solicited by numerous
friends, l hereby announce myself as q
candidate for Sheriff of Calcasieu par
ish, at the November. election.
,... ALLEN GTLLEI.
Feb. 10, 1876
We are authorized to announce
DAVID II. LYONS, the present in
oumbent, as a''eandidate for the office
of Sheriff of Calcasieu, at the Novem-
Der election. June22
Nobs soIhnl6S autoris6 h announcer
DAVID I'll, LYONS, Sheriff aotuel,
CONNIE oandidat 10 place do Sheriff
dc Caloasieu, '6leohon de Novombrs
proclaim. % JUN
am a candidate for Recorder, at the
November election, aud respectfully
solicit the support OF the voters Of this
par.oh. ]. b. KIRKAIAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

We commend our readers TO q
careful perus al of the article in
another column from the N. O..
Democrat, headed " A Word to
Local Conventions. We trust
that its words Of wisdom may he
pondered and needed ia every
parish Of the State.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
JURY 10

at the solicitation of numerous
friends, / hereby announce myself a
candidate for the office Of Clerk of the
District Court of this parish, at the
election to take place in November
nexhs3R76. e
j ". MOSS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
May 4

We are authorized to announce Wg
VINCENT as a candidate for thu
House of Representatives, at the cleo
ton in November next. Aug. II
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

J. B. Kirkman, formerly the eff
cient Recorder Of this parish, and
now deputy Recorder, is condi-
date for Recorder at the coming
election. See his announcement.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
april 10

Je suis candidat pour Juge du Sine
District Judiciaire, a pGlection qui aura
lieu ell Noyembre, 1876.
GEO w. HUDSPETH.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

At the earnest solicitation Of MANY a
my democratic friends, 1 hereby abs
n0unce myself as a candidate for the
Lower House of the General Assembly.
subject to the nomination of Demo-:
cratic Parish Convention, if held.
w. e. GILL.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
6 Juliet

7 am a candidate for Judge Of the stu
Judicial District, at fhe election to take
place in November, 1876.
GEO. ". HUDSPETE.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
CANDIDATES COLUMN.

At the request of my friends throuUp
The District I announce myself I'D j
candidate for the State Senate, for fbs
10Th Senatorial District.
W. H. KTRKMAN
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24
June %.

A Ia requ8te de beaucoup de mes
amis, ie me br65enta CONNIE cahdidat
pour ReprGsentant a la Legislature
suiet q la nomination dune Convention
D6mocratiquc de Paroiss8 sill en- d
une, Addiction de No7embre proclaim.
W. E. GILL.
m r.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-08-24

At the request of my friends through
The District I announce myself "a j
candidate for the State Senate, for tbs
10th Senatorial District
W. H. KIRKMAN.
May4
We are authorized to atihouncg WIT
VINCENT as a candidate for thu
House of Representatives, at the efecc
ton in November next. Aug. II
At the earnest solicitation Of tnanv n
my democratic friends, I hereby ahs
nounce myself as a candidate for The.
Lower House of the General Assembly.
subject to the nomination of a Demo-:
cratic Parish Convention, if held.
W. e. GILL.
June %.
A Ia requ8te de beaucoup de mes;
amis, ie me br65entG CONNIE cahdidaf
pour ReprGsentant a Ia Legislature
sl1iet q la nomination dune Convention
D6mocratiquo de Paroiss6 sill en- 4
une, Addiction de N07embre proclaim.
W. E. GILL.
% JUN
I am a candidate for reelection to-
the House of Representatives, at the
November election.
G. W. RICHARDSON:
July 6
Je suis candidat pour Repr6sentant
Ia Legislature, a rdlection en- No;
vembre proclaim.
G. W. RICHARDSON.
Juliet
7 am a candidate for Judge Of the stu
Judicial District, at She election to take
place in November, 1876.
GEO. W. HUDSPETE.
april IS
Je suis cAndidat pour Juge du 8me
District Judiciaire. I6Iection qui aura
lieu ell NoVembre, 1876.
GEO. w. HUDSPETH.
ID avriI
We are authorized to announce T. r..
LEWIS as Il candidate for the office of
Judge of tile 9Th Judicial District, subs
jeH to the nOrnin&tioh Of a District
Democratic Convention if held, aud if
not, to Il nomination OF thu Parish
H.
.Inrinm the cn7a,,,,t. 1:,,,r j., tho p,r;~I,os
Of CaicaSicu anti st, Landry.
March lG
H.. ~: $500 ,...
am candidate for District Attor
n"y of the 8tlE JNdiral District ut the
oIottIon to t1lce place III November
next.
FEEHEOL PERRODIN.
Je sulS can,hrFat pOur Avocat de Dis
ulct du SINE clstriot Jndicitirc, lr-
lection Qui aurNiiou en- Novembrc pro.
cham. ~ -.
~ Aout
WE 4rc anthUrlzrN TO announce IAC-
hENE DUtEG, Esq, as II candidate
.45 ' 4I Gace 1 OF [21 Attorney OF IN"
I,rov,I Of tho nt,,5o'rn DJ i" t,,0 az
pressed through District Convention,
or Conventions o" the parishes com
posing Tile District April 10
Wa ara ontror;,l3' :, o,,.,.,,,,,, .o,
RYAN tba ,,rasnnt innun,lort aa
candida to for H., oe3.o 90 CT,n,- IS
pss7rrt fo. tho ,,nn;nr - $500 -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1876-11-30
In a Street-Car.

IT occasionally happens that woman
with her husband or her lover comes into
crowded street-car, and young man
whose chIvalric feelings have not been ut
terly destroyed by constant contact with
the busy world, rises and surrenders his
seat to the lady. He takes hold of one of
the straps hanging from the roof of the
car for the convenience of passengers to
whom all other cOnveniences of travel are
denied, and stands patiently in the aisle
with the glow of conscious well-doing
upon his ingenious countenance. He
feels that he has done an act of kindness
to damsel in distress; that he has paid
due homage to the gentler sex; that he
has acquitted himself courteously toward
a stranger. He can, therefore, bear with
content the elbowing of the conductor as
he pushes in and out, and tramping of
fellow passengers upon his toes. The
meek satisfaction of self-sacrifice exalts
him. Let such one enjoy the illusions
of his youth while he may, for a few mo-
ments will see his reverence for woman
hood disSipated, and hard, distrustful
cynicism take its place. Invariably after
his act of courtesyIcOmes a sequel of self
ishness, as if in bitter mockery. One of
the passengers sitting beside the lady rises
to go out. She slides hastily along so as
to make room for her escort, lover, or
husband, as the case may be, and that
gentleman glides quickly into the seat,
leaving the courteous young stranger still
hanging to the strap from the roof, and
abiding the buffets of the conductor. To
him the little drama is revelation. He
sees at once the meanness of humanity,
The hollowness of the world and the saw
dust stuffing in his dol, are painfully
manifest. He feels toward the man and
woman who have disenchanted him as
Sir Pilleas did toward Gawain and Ettarre
when he laid his naked sword across their
throats. They have destroyed his faith
in mis- kind. He who has been cheated
out of seat by the woman to whom he
has surrendered his own, has touched
the bottom of all meanness and disgust,
and may go through life confident that
he will never again experience such a SEN
sation of cheapness and weakness as he
did when he saw the couple to whom he
had been so courteous, complacently settle
close to each other and smile in blissful
forgetfulness of his existence. Even the
fiend's arch mock would be bearable to the
victim of such misery.-V. Y. World.