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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20
A FATAL THEATER.
Shocking Accident in Sacramen to.
Nearly One Hundred People Killed
and Wounded.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 18.-At S:15
O'Clock tonight Moore's Opera
House, on Second street, between X
aud L, in this city, was the scene Of
most frIghtful accident, resulting
in the death and injury of nearly 100
persons. The occasion was the open
ing night, the house having been
used for the first time. The Peak
Family, Vaudeville troupe, oc-
cupicd the boards. Mrs. Peak is
proprietress of the place. 1t is over
the large livery stable of j. w. Will
son, and was converted into a
theater by seating the floor with
chairs and erecting half way between
the ceiling and floor a dress circle
and boxes. The hall is forty by
eighty five feet inside the walls, and
the floors were self-supporting, being
without columns or pillars. When
In use as State armory it supported
one hundred tons and vas considered
safe. The place would seat 1900
people. An immense crowd filed
the hall, and the performance was in
progress, when simultaneously the
entire floor fell, carrying down the
stage, dress circles and boxes. The
walls stood unframed, and the floor
back of the hall being held up
pitched the audience toward the
stage. All the lights were lmmedi-
ately extinugished. The news spread
rapidly, creating the utmost con-
sternation in the city. A tire-alarm
was sounded and the Fire Depart
ment appeared and took charge, in
connection with the police, of the
wreck. Hundreds of unhurt per-
sons crawled from the fallen timbers,
and at once the removal of the debris
commenced. By this time many
thousands of people had assembled.
The following is a list of the killed:
Michael Tenney, S. W. Berry, F.
Meyers, William J Forster, William
Massey, Thomas Woodle; another
dead body was found which could
not be identified.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

A WAGER DECIDED.-The patriots
who made bet as to whether Milton
8. Latham resigned his governorship
of California before he was elected
to the U. s. Senate, have received a
decisive letter from the Secretary of
State At Sacramento. The points of
the letter, those which decide the bet,
are these. They may possess some
interest to the public, now that the
question of mans holding two Of
fees at once has received some promi-
hence: The journal nf the Senate,
at its nth session, in 1860, shows
that on the 18th of January, of that
year, Mr.. Latham was elected U.
8. Senator in due form in joint ses-
sion. On the 18th of the same month
the Senate received Mr.. Latham's
resignation as Governor, dated the
18th, to take effect on this 14th. On
the 18th he rs Governor sent mes
sage to the Senate approving of GER
tain bills, etc. On the 14th Mr..
Latham's resignation was accepted,
and Mr.. Downey was inauguratcd as
Governor.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE AZ

AN OfPOhICNITf FOk The Ar
FLIcTED To BE CURED AT HONE
Two or more of the surgeons of
the National Surgical Institute, In
dianapolis, Indiana, will visit Vir-
gina City, Nevada, at Frederick
House, Nov. 2Sth and goth, 1876.
1t is needless to say that this Insti-
tuition has not only National but,
worldwide reputation, having sue
cessfully treated more cases of Grip
piles than any similar Institution in
the world. Those suffering from
Piles, Fistula, Paralysis, Curvature
of the Spine, Hip or Knee joint
diseases, Crooked limbs, Club feet,
or any bodily deformity, cannot af-
ford to let this opportunity pass of
receiving treatment at home. The
Surgeons will come prepared with
all necessary apparatus to treat the
most difficult cases of deformity.
n13w2.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

RING PRESENTATION - James
Showers, formerly foreman of the
Dayton mine, was on Saturday even
ing made the recipient of fine
cluster diamond ring, valued at $500,
by his associate miners. 1t is an
excellent tribute OF regari to d
worthy man. Mr.. w. G. Dovey
made the preliminary speech, and
champagne and beer flowed in aoun.
dance atterward. The occasion was
pleasant one, and the presentation
took place in Miners Union Hall.
This opportunity may be taken to
say that the recent calamities that
have overtaken the working Of the
Dayton mine are in no wise attri.
butable To Mr.. Showers. He has
been most conscientious and care
full in his management, aud the men
themselves put every trust in him.
Mr.. Showers no doubt feels that he
rests under burden in consequence
Of those calamitics, but there is no
cause whatever for blame to rest
upon him.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

BACK AaAIN.--We notice, says
The Reno Journal, that Mr.. l.. l..
Crockett has returned from Dayton,
where he has been closing up bust
ness, preparatory to taking up his
permanent abode in Reno. Mr..
Crockett is man we arc glad to ac'
know ledge as u citizen OF Reno. He
is q thoroughly honest and energetic
business man; prompt, active and
~ progressive rs the town itself.
emo can do no more for him than
he for her. Each will prosper by
cason of the other.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

TAXES To-day is the last day
on which State and county taxes
can be paid without becoming de-
linquent. After that date ten per
cent. will be added to the taxes of
all who fail to respond. The tax
collector of this countv is now sta
toned at Wells. Fargo n Co.'S Of
flee. where he will receive all pay
ments.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

MACHINERY TO ARRIvE.-We learn
from Harry Brown, Superintendent
Of the Silver City mine, that he ex-
poets the engine and machinery TO
be erected in the mine to arrive to-
day. The old incline is being cleaned
up and the new machinery will be
erected in the tunnel ut the same
point from which the old was re-
moved. Mr.. Brown will certainly
make mine of the Silver City if any
man in the camp can.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

PREPARING FOR WINTER. Now
that the winter Is about to come
upon us, our people are looking to
their roofs. Carpenters are engaged
in several quarters mailing on
shingles. stripping of old ones, and
making houses secure for the coming
rigors.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

A Conference.-The delinquent
sale of the Aureola Mining Co. will
take place ON the 2lst inst, instead
OF on the 23d, as advertised. A mis-
take of two days occurred in the ad-
vertisement rs first published.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

THE CosMoPoLITANS We are
authorized to say that the Cosmopol-
itan Club have altered their rules re-
garding admission to their parties.
Hereafter no one will be allowed to
join in them who is not an actual
member and who cannot produce q
card of membership at the door.
This is rendered necessary in order
to maintain the object of the club
and preserve that eXclusiveness
which alone insures pleasant gather
ings on all occasions. The parties
given by this club have thus far been
most enjoyable, and have been con-
Quoted up to the strict letter of pro-
prlety in every detail. Another Of
their sociables will take place next
Friday evening. We are informed
that arrangements are in progress for
securing Church i Jones celebrated
band to furnish music in future.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

NATIONAL THEATER.-The atten
ton OF the reader is objected to the
advertisement of the Royal Marion
cites, published in this issue.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

CONTRIBUTIONS. - The ladies of
Dayton placed a Sunday school col
lection box at the polls in that pre-
cinct on the day of election, and got
some $50 or more.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

ko,suru ORE.-Tne Kossu.h is
now among the reproducing mines.
The ore dump recently constructed
is now being filled, and the supply in
the mine is said to be large and
especially promising. The kossuth
has good ore vein, and. should it
be developed to sufficient depth, We
have no doubt that rich deposits
would be discovered.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

Low WATER water is so
low in, American Ravins that Sunder-
lands 4-stamp mill and McGilton's
arastra are not at work. The flow
Of water from the Rock Island mine
has stopped, hence the low stage Of
" ster.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

New MAcHINERY.-The Virginia
City Coal Company will in few
days erect new and substantial ma
chinery at their shaft.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

There will probably be no change
in the time of the fast train between
Virginia and San Francisco as re-,
ported, and the Sunday train will be
continued throughout the Winter.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

DEsTRUCTIvELY DRuNK.-A bar
Der who erstwhile lathcred and
shaved between here and Gold Hill
got SO maddened with whisky ON
Saturday that he cast u KIT of fine
tools into Gold Canyon with all the
violence he could summon. Friends
gathered up the fragments for him.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

Losr.-On Monday last G. NJ.
Stewart lost an l. 0. 0. F., seal.
The finder will be rewarded very
literally by leaving the same at this
office or returning it 10 the owner. =
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20
MONEYS Livery Stables,
South B Street, Virginia.

ME UNDERSIGNED, HAVING LARGE.
Il ~ added to his stock OF Horses, Carriages
and buggies, as well As to his accommodations
for Boarding Horses is prepared to respond
promptly and satisfactorily toaall demands
which may be made upon him Tor anything
in the line of Buggies, Saddle Horses or Car
riages. Among the recent additions to his
STOCK OF Riding Horses are several fine speci-
mems, gentle rs lambs, yet lively as q light
ming flash, procured for the especial use of
ladies'. WILLIAM MOONEY !.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

TEMPERATURES. - The following
was the midday temperature in
Sutro for the week ending on Friday ::
Saturday. AZ degrees; Sunday, Al;
Monday, Al; Tuesday, "a; Wednes.
day, Sc; Thursday, SO; Friday, so.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

PATENT GRANrEp.-By telegram
from Washington we learn that John
Gilligg has been granted a patent
for the Dios Senores lode in this
county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

The Sutro Independent hears re-
ports from various States that men
offered their votes on election day to
the highest bidder. This news must
have come privately to The indie
dent, as no one else has heard about
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

~ The richest stock OF clothing
in Virginia City is at Brown 4
Co.'S - South c street, next door
south of Schocnfeld 4 Cook.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

We imagine that postmasters will
hereafter be ut u discount as can
didates for Presidential Electors.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

ES- Brown h Co., the new Clothing
House of Virginia, guarantee salts.
faction in all cases. Try them.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

,ey BROWN Il Co., ~ South c
street, Virginia, manufacture their
own clothing.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

A. G. PRATT of The Carson Valley
News was one Of the successful edi-
tors in the late election, having
beaten Moses Tebbs for the District
Attorneyship.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

The arrest of the persons who
made an attempt on the night Of
the 7th inst. to rob the grave Of
President Lincoln-an account of
whose capture is published in
another column-suggests an in
quiry as 10 the possible motive for
such an outrage. It must be that
the villains wanted to get q liberal
reward for the return of the bones.
There would seem to be no other
reason for their crime.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

The TIMES has the job printing
office Of Lyon county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

~ For Latest Styles of Clothing
try BROWN & Co., % South c street,
Virginia City.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-11-20

sEEFor Gents Furnishing Goods
try BROWN II co. - South Z street,
Virginia CITY.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Churches.

Lutheran-Rev. I. Brenneman, pas
tor. Services every alternate Sunday,
in both English and German, at / a.
IN. and p. N. Sunday school at 10
a. NJ. Geo. Walker, superintendent;
J. o. W. Bailey, assistant.
Grace Episcopal-Rev. VIM. James
Miller, rector. Services every Sunday
at the usual hours, | l a. m. and p. IN.
Sunday school at 10 a. IN. All are
cordially invited to attend. Seats free.
Methodist--Rev. VIM. Martin,
pastor. Services every Sunday at II
II. IN. and 7p. N. Sunday school at
$3.50 a. NJ &. E. HOlladay, superin-
tendcnt; Geo. r.. DiXOu, assistant.
Young Folks Bible Class at p. m.
Roman Catholic-Rev. Father Maher
pastor. Services every other Sunday
at 10 a. III.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Z. X. GRESH.

Dealer in all kinds of cabinet ware,
woodland cane scat chairs, kitchen and
eXtention tables, wood and marble top
stands, wood and marble top bureaus,
what nots, looking glasses, wood and
marble top chamber suits, mattresses,
spring bed bottoms, bed steads, cribs,
Laferty's metal lined wood pumps,
&c, &c. Cane seats replaced with
perforated wood seats, Weed sewing
machine reduced from $50 to SID, the
best machine in the market, and pie
ture frames made to order. Also a
large assorted stock of ready made
collins constantly on hand and trim
med at shortest notice. All the above
goods are sold at panic prices. Ware
Rooms in masonic building, Ridgway
Pa. v5n49tpdapr27'77.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Township Officers.

Judge of Election-Will Dickinson.
Inspectors-James Penfield, p r.
Smith.
Justices of the Peace-Charles Mead,
Jas. d. Fullerton.
School Directors-O. B. Grant, Jas.
Gardner, G. Il. Wheeler. N. II. Cum
mings, w. 8. Service, Eug. j. Miller.
Supervisors-O. B. Fitch, Jas. Riley.
Treasurer-W. II. Hyde.
Assessor-M. S. Kline.
Assistant Assassination. Dickinson,
John Walmsley.
Auditors-J. H. Hagerty, James Pen
field, J. S. Powell.
Clerk NJ. S. Kline.
Constable-J. w. WORCESTER.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
County Officers.

President Judge-Hon. L. d. Wetmore
Associate Judges-Hons. J. X. Whit
more, Chas. Luhr.
Sheriff-Daniel Scull.
Treasurer-Jacob McCauley.
District Attorney. X. 2. Hall.
Co. Superintendent-Geo. r. Dixon.
Prothonotary, &c-Fred. Schening
Deputy Prothonotary-W. S. Horton.
ssioners-Michael Wedert, W.
H. Osterhout, George Reuscher.
Commissioners Clerk-W. S. Horton
Auditors-W. H. Hyde, r, L. Spang-
Ter. George ROthrOck.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

BRADFORD OIL STATISTICS Thirty
five new wells have been added dur
ing the month of June to the number
of wells in this district. Two of them
were dry and some of the others were
so small that they can hardly be
called paying wells. The lowest
yields three barrels, and the highest
fifty. Twelve were less than ten bar
rels, and only five were over twenty.
This brings the number of producing
wells in the Tuna Valley up to one
hundred and fifteen. The total pro-
duction for the month of June is 3S,-
lS4 barrels, an increase of S,Sl7 barrels
over the month of May. The average
daily production per well is a little
better than for the preceding month,
owing to the falling off of old wells
and the increase in number of small
pumpers.-McRean Miner. r
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

Eastern-Daily except Sundays; ar
rives at 2:22 p. M, leaves at SIG p. M;
Western-Daily except Sundays;
leaves at 2:22, arrives at SIG p. m.
Brookville-Daily except Sundays
arrives at II M, leaves at 2:30 p. m.
Spring Creek-Arrives Tuesdays and
Thursdays at II a. M; leaves Wednes-
DAYS and FRIDAYS at 8 n. IN.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Facts for Voters.

Thursday, September 7th, is the last
day for being assessed.
Saturday, October 7th is the last day
for securing naturalization papers.
Saturday, October 7th, is the last
day on which taxes can be paid in
legal time to vote.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Lodge Meetings.

Elk Lodge, No 379, A. Y. NJ, meets
the second and fourth Tuesdays of
each month in Masonic Hall.
Elk Chapter, No. 230, r.. A. NJ,
meets the third Tuesday of each month
in Masonic Hall.
Knapp Commandery, No. 40, X. T.
meets the fourth Thursday of each
month in Masonic Hall.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
a G oOD W RK.

A Startling Cause of Debility and Sick
ness fully explained in large octave Trea
tise by DR.. o. PHELPS BROWN, 2l
Grand Street, Jersey City, n. j. EVERY
NAN AND WOMAN who is ailing in any
way should send and get copy at once. as
it is sent free, prepaid by mail. Address
the author as above. y6nl24Ot
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

TOBWTORK.-We are now prepared
81 w to do all kinds of JOB WORK,
Envelopes, Tags. Bill heads, Letter heads
neatly and eheaply executed. Office in
Thayer & Hagerty's new building, MaiE
street Ridgway, Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
T, S. UARTLEY. III. D.,

Physician anu Surgeon.
Office in Drug Store, corner Broad and
Main SITS. Residence corner Broad st.
opposite the College. Office hours from
8 to 10 A. NJ. and from to 8 i. NJ.
vln2yl.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
j. S. BORD WE'LL, A. d.,

Eclectic Physician and Surgeon, has remov-
ed his office from Centre street, to Mait st.
Ridgway. Pa, in the second story Of the
new brick building of John G. Hall, oppo-
site Hy de's store.
Office hours:-l to p NJ Z to 0 2 NJ
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
HYDE HOUSE,
RIDGwAY, ELK Co., PA

RIDGwAv, ELK Co., PA.
W II. SCHRAM, Proprietor.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
SO literally bestowed upon him, the new
proprietor, hopes, by paying strict at
tention to the comfort and convenience Of
guests, to merit continuance OF the
same.
Oct 80 1869.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
Glk gdrurate,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3D., 1876.
Rates Of Advertising.

Transient advertisements per square of
eight lines, one insertion 81, two inser-
tions, S1.60, three insertions, So.
Business cards, ten lines or less, per
year $5.
Advertisements payable quarterly,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
MARRIED.

SMITH WICKs,-By Rev. VIM.
Martin, August LIST. MIR. Perry r..
Smith and Miss Lille Wicks, both of
Ridgway, Elk Co. Pa.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
u, 0. W. BAILEY,
ATTORNEY AT.LAW-
vlnloy1. Ridgway, Elk County, Pa.
Agent for the Travellers Life and Acct
dent Insurance Co., of Hartford, Conn.
MES ID. FULLERTON.
q. q. NESSEN GER.

Druggist and Parmaceutist, N. W. corner
Of Main and Mill streets, Ridgway, Pa.
full assortment of carefully selected For
eign and Domestic Drugs. Prescriptions
carefully dispensed at all hours, day or
night. vln3y
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
KERSEI HOUSE,
CENTREvILLE, ELK Co., PA.

JOHN COLLINS, Proprietor.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore
go liberllly bestowed upon him, the new
pro prietor, hopes, by paying strict at
tention to the comfort ard convenience
OF guests. merit continuance Of the
same.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
CHARLES HOLES,

Matchmaker, Engraver and Jeweler
Main street, Ridgway, Pa. Agent for the
Howe Sewing Machine, and Morton Gold
Pen. Repairing Watches, etc, dorewith
he same accuracy as heretofore. Salts
faction guaranteed. vlnly
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

Day Express and Niagara Express con,
meet east with Low Crude Division and b
N. Y! g. P. r. r.
WM. A. BALDWIN.
Gen'l Sup't.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

A NNUAL STATEMENT OF THE
"A settlement of the Ridgway Town
ship Auditors with the several Town
ship Officers ofsaid Township for the
year 1875.
W. II. Osterhout and o. B. Fitch, ST.
perOisors and eg-o6icio Ouerseers Of
The Poor, IN account Nth the several
funds.
ROAD FUND.
RECEIPTS.
To amt tax levied OH seated
property 1881 46
unseated " ,422 80
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03
RAILROADS.
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD
Philadelphia s. Erie R. R. Division
STMNER TIME TARIE

ON and after SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1876,
" the trains on the Philadelphia &
Erie Railroad will run as follows:
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

EXPENDITURES.
BY amt taxes worked by tax 80.
PAYERS 93s 10
p'd by twp. orders for
labor on road 1902 33
" " for NATL furnished 75 SO
"to J. X. Whitmore
for auditors tervices '72'7
and III % 90
by twp. orders to o. B. Fitch,
supervisors services for 1875 856 90
-
Total expenditures S 5,loO 4s
POOR FUND.
RECEIPTS.
To amt poor tax levied for
1870, seated property 633 rs
To amt poor tax levied for 1875,
unseated property 53S 81
amt reed from Emporium
Boro. for goods furn'd for
man killed at depot, Oct. 10, '75 200
amt reed from w. H.
Osterhout for brooms manu-
factured by Mrs. Woodward 81
amt reed from 2. Ken
nedy, S2S 81
" for goods taken FIN :" a 10 SO 81
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-08-03

Jerome PoWeU, Esq, Treasurer of
School and School Building Funds
Of RidyVay Township, for the gear
1875, in account iOith said Funds
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1876-09-21
F,Iowers in the Prison.

An occasional correspondent of the
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, writing
reeeRtly, gives a graphic account of a
visit to the Illinois State Penitentisry at
Joliet. He makes the following allusion
to a late visit snd talk of J. Henry
Smythe, one of Philadelphia's Chris tian
phil anthropists, whose name is a house
hold word il many Of the prisons of our
land The writer says that during its
delivery there was hardly dry eye in
the chapel:
Men, will you let me paint winter
home scene for your Call it evening
The sun has set, the stars are out, and
the evening lamp has been lighted. The
table with its white cloth has been set,
and supper is almost ready. The little
sister of the house has helped her moth
er, by bringing the cups and saucers, the
knives and forks, the spoons and the
salt celler, and the old sugar-bowl, and
ths quaint castor from the closet, aud
now she ia OF for the plates, and tie
big dish for the head of the table. The
kettle is singing on the hearth, the coffee
is stesming, the biscuits are in the oven,
th e beefstake is done to a turn, sRd the
jar of pickles. just opened, and the plate
of golden butter, make a supper fs for
king That little table in the kitchen
will held just four, but there are not four
to sit down to that evening meal The
weary mother, with n strange look of
sorrow in her eyes, and the deep wrin-
kles On her brow, is there. Her eldest
son is there. He is a carpenter, and
works hard, very hard, for his mother
and home. He is a noble fellow, q
faithful son and true man. The little
sister is there, With her bright eyes and
curly hair; she is the home angel, and
everybody loves her. But there is ohair
that stands back by the wall, and a
place at the table that is vacant. It is
nos fathers place, for father is dead.
At the breakfast hour it is vacant, and in
she evening no one 6ils it-whose place
is it? Do you see that Young man sand
by the cell door, Olatehing the bars, and