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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
EVERY PERSox's HAIR

nss,is occasionally some oleagenous application to
Pumads Optime Is specially suitable: Il keeps the
hair sof and glossy and impars to 1t strength and
vitality. 8 and % cents per bottle Sold by all
drusp<sts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
Ten Thousand Militia Oncr Their Service in
Case Of War.

ny itlegtAIh TO the National Republican
TORONTO, ONT, May ~. About 10000
Canadian militia have rendered their services
:" the Home Government in case of war Tho
Canadian militia in case or war with an Euru-
pean enemy would become available for .4r-
risGning Halifax and the West Indies rnd
would set free for use in the field the regular
troops who would otherwise have 10 he min
tanned at these stations
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
FOR THE LADIES,

rum THE LIDfES
SEWING MACHINES
New white,
New Improved Davis
New Improved Wilson,
Domestic,
Weed,
Howe,
singer,
Home Shuttle,
Wheeler a Wilson,
Remington,
Secor,
All Kinds for Rent--ta5O per month
MCKINNEY a co
m5Sm f7 Ninth street northwest.
HALLEr, DAVIS & co.
THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND CERTIFICATE
OF DISTINCTION are awarded the HALLET,
DAVIS cos GRAND, UPRIGHT AND
SQUARE PIANOS FOR
Volume and Purity Of Tone
Best Construction and Excellence OF Workman.
Originality Of Design"
Artistic skill with Ingenious Mechanical Device for
Securing Permanence Of Tune &c.
special Distinction Is given In the Award TO the IN
right Instruments Of this Firm. 'r-See Centennial
Judges Reports on Pianos
u. I. SUMMER, Agent,
.. s1t Ninth street northwest.
Pianos exchanged and sold ON istailments at lowest
- not
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
RAILROADS..

RAILROlDS
c-,',-.>-.-~-I-.~c,-s,s
1910 @ 1917
To THE NopTIr WEST Avn ao,rr,Yv,,>,-r
~ ,o,,o, :. - -, 70 n,2i, n.,D SouihWhSi'
SPLENDID SCENERY, MAGNIFICENT EouIp.
MENT SS''
NAV ~ ,s-
rn N, ~, ns.,.
ner ~ isth IA .ras,s 81 rom Depot, cor
For PtitsbuIg and the West, 1910 A. m. daily, with
P.,sp, e 70 pspniy and sleeping Cars from
BALTIMoRE AND poToMAc pAmpo,n
For csnanda!sua, Rochester. 9nn4lo Niagara Falls
MI ,,, me NORM, ~ p m daily except Saturday
i1ck Haven Eimira, and Watkins, at 1910 n m.
For Nsyy., yorl AMI S1I ny la, ,.oz . ~, , M, -
dnilv win PsiaSa r,ars .,,o,,st ~ MI ~ m
nr,,ss Of puilman parInr "a or i -, i. ~
eept Sunday. '' N"''' We" !" ''' '""'' eA
For Sey Scrf and the East, ,:s9 p. m. daily, e.cep,
Bastof W." s'e's"s o"i' f'''' S"sn'lstoh 70
For Phiiadelpha. In n. m daily e,oso, spnd.v md
s,tl a =, mi N ", a. a. ~ 1unilhti tlp
nsss R ~, and "a Sa aha I'D p M daily: Limited ES
Aesomn,osistion S,r nayI;,,,oeap - S%y' ,,. -
i.Ily eIceot SUNDAY o'e' ''S' !" M "ho W. p M
For Pores IIeek Line -.ai N m, and l.,o :, ~, ,,,,
except sunday '' ' :" '' "''' ~" j. ILL., u'''y
For An%spoiis' iSio m. and TO IN. daily, except
os.
%LE t9,N R AND FEE EB RAIL
TON RAfLRoAD
For AlesAadriN Isl 4, j. slS TO- II A. M, l. IN, s.
For sss ssssf. Vi. RschmSnS, is5 VI WIKI aaiyP r.
tn, n; daily. ANY; except SUNDAY -, So 1 w.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
irns.Inrs EcnxnMY

IS now absolutely necessary. Throw not aside you
soiled gloves, but snoyste than wish Ioqven's In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner, It win cleanse then
thoroughly easily and quickly sold II drug AM
hsney stores, 5 cents per bottle
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
THE OLD HoxEsrEGR.
The Mount v.upan orupsin IN s.s-.ss. ~ ms
Mans,cn-An Es.s-.ae osnrsu-sssr us.Ah
inr4cnN- osd ts-ah---n-a-rsss.s ers<n za-
pinfsr,s,rrf <sfnfF-S

state IN the mon Hpa INT Sliit% rsarz-<nnrl
ny wee regents ON this "cnns1m iIrfE amman
cut by Mrs hnasolr hEIilts hrs >SNtaG W.
WAND MIS- Harper Nv 9trs<E- h1s Mas
stcd NeN hWk- hrs leN1f<n
MA MS Lhnfhimf, ltrlnih Mrs hAhlE Asp
saS MIS- ward NNsin~Hrta hrs NtmGrs
lAIi1ornia- south tHrniInh hnd dht AhsTa,a sH
s"iumma ARE rt1rc-sin1rd w lraAE- MN
Lsnghtm rs the presiding nfnntr
The sessions On Tuesday hnd @renf-nis
were occupied IN canslotr1if %%tnhl 1r'p'ns-
mons frum sieamhnni pwntrs shh trt cnn 1*u-
lng 70 FURNISH The hani tf'si "aA thst ln t1Ilis
TO mount vernon hittn INT nsnlI1htH suh nm
steamer ArTow ek1hrt1 m Alull ptNL m y INF
dersi"od Inn their ART SIX di.u4btu lrt9'asstnnH
from oWncrs "a hs mhiE Slntrtnh sit,'ri ha'fis
The Arr0W, IAld- FRANK fa"ilIilcshnha- Nfsth
has performed tins serT1nt 90 s'stis'infofrnS s'r
the PAS seven ytifrs Enn mt futaEinsn hiEr
Washington are Hmmir me numhr- hhf mi1-
ter Will he hnAliT otde11nInrd tl'n " Uiut
to-mnrrOw, when the scssnm Cd uht Rs-sniisSn
VIII close
MI "a ~ N r,a,,,, a., ,,,,,,,,,--., 80,
The Virginia Lcrisauru-t. lnia their rur1rurT
wish 10 Mount NtuDm On "Wednesday md
wer,. entertained with n r-rupe ifi1n,fr fsusu
lry the associarimn. Thsv s,1,rzss.rI -fsir-
rratifcafim nj the ,r-r-suf t-rrtII.nF t,imdrSm
al the Grounds and NJ the fuF,rTasmsurs mnhs
there during the pasa uefr Quiif
hohANa'N AN'A4hl
Is mentioned IN cunnprN11m N1th 7iIr WISE
Ndi the leRsi rRluniIt Cd 1be -silr< 90 NM
Father cd HIS Country NOV On sLtlIftfI1tm az
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
TrrrH Rrrxxp ny NLsLn1

cannot b. rs<sorlsE Young people remember this !
Use daily TburssDn's lyory Penr Tooth Powder.
II will preserve your tssth from decay, and keep
them sound. clean and whits through hfe . and
- cents per bottle. Sold by all dru.ssists
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

This popular remedy for dyspepsia. biliousness
sick headache stomach, vertigo constipation
and all diseases arising from disoricred stomach
or liver Is sold BY all druggists % cents per pack
ase-makiny q quart Of medicine. ,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

Tn NATIosAI EnrIg IcAS q, .aId sn--- ear rs,Har
~ Emn rttls q e44.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

The NATIONAL REry BLIcAN IL so'd orc 90 ogn.,I-
yOr ttrO ctais a cOpg.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

.,.,,,-,,,,.,,,,A EA's tEE4R, =, .
GENTS FASHIONS FOR MAY.
GEO. t. KEEN's FASHIONABLE EMPORIUM
No. ~ NINTH street northwest.
Only Merchant TailoI's work turned out /.
Noready.made clothing dealt In
2sass . ssSsiye PROMPT P,,n attention n Ed,,
Nobby Suits to meet all tasies.
Easy AND FFaE,h a rl4s epAAFn 'AssT!,r
sorHrsa Sur pHE st~r MATERIAL USED
food and sub~,aptiai work warranted, Customers
no. permitted % became Dissatisfied. mysslm
CLOTHING FOR EVERYBODY.
FAsHIoNAnLE SUITS
MADE 10 ORDER
ron On; ~
LARGE
AND
rIEeAsF Ass9RTNREF
or
TIE NEWEST FaaEHqs rAAp lsHHrcs:
ALL GOODS MADE UP IN NEW YORK.
Ann
GUARANTEED TO FIT.
PERFECT FITTING sHIRTs
ArrNn LINE OF
RE4DY,M4pE sPRIsa oYERoa4H
DEHLIN q Co,
isO STREET
-.
rnu2l-f
r. .sxsz--<-4----
HEADQUARTERS
- ,..i III EIS
l FOR THE SALE OF THE
CELEBRATED ICE KING REFRfGERAToRs
O.! ~. y go
and the
10y
st% chAhhESdE ICE King
No, iiQl RenpsylyaHia Avenue and fiexeHlh slrset,
have IN null operation aRd on exhibition large ~.
.o1men " the above Refrigeratosl a slla, styles,
and prices to suit the times Orders received for build
Ing any style or size OF RefrgeratOrs reparing or al
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

Daily Law Summary.

Daily Law Summary.
Francis ID. Adams obtained . verdict against
Robert Callahan for 81 8, for an account.
In the case Of T. W. HILLARY vs. @. w.Conn,
for an account, the jury gave the plaintiff
The Judgment Of the magistrate in the suit
Of the Capital Publishing Company vs.. +. p.
Hill for bill Of s1710 has been affirmed.
Randolph CLAYTON. Of the Virginia Court Of
Appeals bar, and Jonathan Tarbell, Of Missis-
sippi were admitted to the District bar yester-
day.
Nessrs. Perry. Sands and Maury were APP
pointed q committee by the court in General
Term to examine the law graduates Of George
town University. They are also to be the
standing committee until relieved.
Court Calendar for To-day.
SUPREME corsr OF TIE DISTRICT.
Beers chisf JS'ies Garter and Justices wyiie and
.s - 9 s.s Z E sss " * s:1 s:as..
81 Hswisss Va cssse,l. cut General Lin
8 81. Is sf B;.; q. ldss:s IS Il faomp
O. Keen " Malone. lDI Eilsr Bergling.
CIRCUIT COURT
Before Justice Humphreys
< A.y.s vs. h&oRR : Sxs.a !. " ns, T., =.
- stark weather vs. ~ Myers Va lockwood,
Tnohy. Hufty and TAYLOR.
n Jones w Tennsy a % Hin vs.. OBrien.
Crosby lD. Williamson a Pheian
% vhitsssie ". Burn Riorinn
slime. 1Ot. Levy vs. SakS
a. Daniels " Dickson 10s- Piowien District Of
Y. Walsh Va Rnppert Columbia.
"a Wolf a Curtis vs. Birch
OPENED TO-DAY.
FIFrEKS NEW PATTERNS
OF STYLISH SPRING SUITE
To RUN At
TN-stO-S0-DoLLARs
AND
TwEIvE-s12-s12-DoLLAR
A SUIT.
The QUALITY u ELEGANT
The MAXI II SrPERR
The TRIMMINGS ARE FINE
The STYLE II NEw.
The PRICE
L LITTLE NoRE THAN HALF VALVE
HABLE Bios,
Corner Seventh and ID streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

The NAIIuNAL REryEIIrAN is sold orcr oar counter
I'm trD c,7ss a COPY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

ETIlsIuu aaCnAna
kin dHndrur- alilys irHIlItim And lCinnmsszlir
growth uf hlIL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

IMPORTATION DAY EXCURSION.
The members Of the Metropolitan NJ. L Church
will give an excursion
WEDNESDAY, MAY %, IsJ.
on the new and commodious barge UNION, landing
nj Mount Vernon springs and other points
MUSIC AND REFRFSHMENIS.
Leave Seventhstreet wharf nj o'clock a. M, re-
turning at p. m. "
Ample accommodations for all who wish a pleasant
rid al.t he riy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25


HAPPY RELIEF
To all suffering frOm chronic diseases OF all kinds
Conhdential consultation invited personally OF by
mail. New method OF treatment New and reliable
remedies Books and circulars sent nee In sealed en-
triaplS ADDRESS Howard Association, 40 N. Ninth
reputation fbf haioFSble cohddet aud p.9EsiqEni
SAIL 30 fmyI4lyN
VcH MPs oSN's
I se3 SHIRT s@
MASufAcroRY.
fSiS hest Dress 5hll Is " o.der &, = sl3A
bit warranted perfect. Material warrahted Richard
s3ns best Linen and Wamsutta Mills Musl!nISr any
FINE F7IAEHEL UNDERWEAR 20 ORDER 4
SPECIALITY,
Six ready made shirts for Sh six unrnishod shirts fog
st0. Boys shirts, deJS and rs cents.
MEMS FINE FURNISHINGS.
THoMPsoN's SHIRT FACTORY,
lastly LIE DROlT BUILDING.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

EXCuRSION TO HARPER'S FERRY
DECORATION DAY, MAYa.
VIA BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
Tickets for the round trip si2a Children half price
Train viii leave at SIS a m.
]. A. MATTINGLY,
G. H. TUFFRE,
Passenger Agents
GEO. g. KOONTZ,
mysA General Agent
ExCURsION TO RICHMOND, VA.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

III NATIONAL REPrEIIcAS Is ssld orr our c,,al,
for ttUD r,lits a cDpB
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

ss-FLu1D LIGHTNING EXCEIs ANY REM.
edy ever known for the immediate cure OF Neuralgia
Headache, &c. Sold at Coughlln's Temple Drug
store. ncii
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

SUMMER RESORTS.
REDUCED RATES TO PARTIES REMAINING
~ week longer
STOCKTON HOTEL,
Cape May, N. J. Season is77 opens June Ia
CHARLES DUFFY,
(Of Continental Hotel, PhilA,) Proprietor.
NOTE.-we take great pleasure In Informing our
patrons that new PASSENGER Elevator and Electric
since last season, my2+3m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
VIEW ADYERTIsEMESTs,

NEW 8DtEHTISEHENTS,
TIVE SUMMER KINDERGARTEN NORMAL,
- COURSE for the aooommodation Of tsaohers will
begin June IA For terms and particuars, also In re-
gard toSthe Normal, X. q. Conne, which Opens
and Mis- SUSIE POLLOCK at the NATIONAL
near q street. myattf'
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

10 all who are suffering from the errors and ndls
cretions OF youth nervous ness early decay loss
OF manhood, 4e., will send recipe that Wilt curp
discovered By missionary in South America Send
s,a.;sn s Fs snEs ap e Rey MN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25
A. LEApISaHAN. Tw. wIppIcoNB
LEADINGHAM & co.'s,
LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLES,
LIT II street northwest.

Carriages and Light Wagons Of the latest styles can
be engaged by the month, week. day or job. Coaches
for pcnlcs fishing parties at short notice. We cali
special attention to our Horse Boarding Department
md largest stalls to be found In TIE city, whilst our
carriage parlorr are properly ventilated and dry. Al
there Is but one building adjoining us, and that a
brick one. we are nearly hre-prooE my2-tf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

Ss-PLEuRIsY, PAIN IN THE SIDE, BACK
&c, instantly disappear when Fluid Lightning Is an
piled Sold at Coughlins Drug Store, Masonic Tenn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

exchanged d sold 1t a rsdncton Of 6SR bSfi.aij
upon any other ofiice or depot In this city iI'I"
Tickets eood TN used Haggase CHECKED through
nSpaiyg 10 Peppsylyasia a. ayeSnei sbSs s{sse
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

and ad jantII buildinea Winch WUEIilb be % als
csllculAbie value should 1bCF he Hw1dfnGIlIE
Destroyed by fire an my Gdb,r GIn-s- BIZ nIalk-
ing thsar rebuilding l'0ssii1f iEDd lsr1tWz- Nj
HAlsied also tuned OUtr lbt sum ed Sa.5al Inn
proct'cds Cd the sale 81 n TIir I'd issASinlrs
which lssOr and IlAtIlaDr sEluIM IN Kansas
had donated n htr mIls 10 INT hEnSr a Wash
ingI1R, and WHICH shs hRd llndksd dIlsbsR
spun and KIM herself
Mrs. NJ l. Ward, Iht Elnt rnctan cd KANSAS
repOTtM the u6Ikgaitm ed SD IN Ibt kiaisils
Agricultural College i6r sks rtsuEIaim ID NIT
burn the estate
During tbe meeting EtssiertiAF in1taE1m
was called 10 HITiclf in tint Al-tHnBITr b4t-
settle Of Monday. IN Riiifh n u sstHlsd 1lua alH
association had m6nItF snfbf5ma IA pIF all nv
indebtedness and DOG hRs III taIhfsl Ifnl
fund Of scga0G0. The srAltnntnn Nns mr.
R0unccd talst in every IEI1iuHiGr. and 4
was i4soly 10 create M tI-maHns mgrrsniu
al 4 e meLsss al the HssgiIllinl lhfF 6tsiIr+ ~
have il c0rrcueA- Tine tndBWlBtan fImt 6Hs
moi reach half tht sun lIIEIDcG hIn n IihIa
SlSl01h The tHBu EmHUnl ard lht rfal in
nEDc!Hl state I'd the RssariIEriin 81 be IT.
IIUTfed ul.su htdtrt thr tl0sf I'd llt stzRfaL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-05-25

4. aoLDsTEIN q CO.'S
Loan and Commission Brokers,
mhbu Corner Tenth and ID stfeets
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12

tation of bringing bad luck, and then no.
body wants to play with them. With
circuses there is superstition that a
man with yellow clarinet brings bad
luck. IL the season goes wrong you'll
see them begin to look the orchestra
over, and If they find yellow
clarinet there it's all up with the man
who blows 1t. Among some people in
the profession there's great dread Of
being put into room numbered thir-
teen. know one young English lady
who was put into such room In place
where we were playing, and as soon as
she discovered II she bounced out and
declared she wouldn't stay in it if they'd
give her the whole town. Well, then,
there are superstitious notions about GO
ing on the stage from the wrong side, and
beginning study or rehearsal on Friday,
and dozens of other things. Why, Fan
ny Davenport thinks canary bird in o
house is sure sign of death, and so do
/. One day came home and heard a
bird, and said: "What is that; ca
nary bird2" and they said it was; so l
just told them to take it out or there'd
be death in the house. Well, the bird
went, but there was death just the
same. Tom Pastor.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12
A Boy Crippled by a Mans Fun.

The Burlington (Vt) Free Press of a
recent date says: "At Essex Junction,
yesterday, a young apple peddler, boy
of twelve years, son of MIR. George Chase,
switchman at the station, sold an apple
to man in a car. As the boy handed it
up to the purchaser, the man, reaching
down through the car window, caught
the boys wrist, it is supposed in fun, and
lifted him from the ground. The car
was then in motion, and when released
the lad fell with his right foot upon the
rail under the car, the wheels of which
passed over and crushed his foot and
ankle. Medical aid was summoned and
his leg was amputated nine inches above
the ankle joint The Car passed on, and
who the passenger was whose reckless
and criminal act thus resulted in crippling
for life promising lad is not known"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12
Superstition of Showmen.

Well, now, there's no Snowman on the
road who would think of letting lady
be the first to pass through his doors
when opening for performance.
don't know why it is, but there's sort
of feeling among them that it brings
bad luck. wouldn't allow one to be the
first to come into one of my entertain
ments. I'd parley with her at the door
or call her attention to something else
until man went in. Ii woman should
chance to get in first I'd expect to have
bad show, and so would almost any
other manager ! know of, Then there
are crOss.eyed people; many veteran
ticket-seller of my acquaintance loses all
heart when one presents himself at the
ticket window. A crosseyed patron and
a bad house generally go together. 1t
doesn't seem possible, hardly, but it's so;
and a eross'eyed performer would be a
regular Jonah. BY the way, there are
some people in the profession VINO have
the reputation of being Jonahs, and they
are not cross eyed neither. The cOmpa.
nies they go into always seem to break
up, and after while they get the repu.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12
Do the Right Thing.

Whenever you are in doubt which OF
two things to do, let your decision be for
that which is right. Do not waver, do not
parley; but square up to the mark and do
the right thing. Boyl when you divide
that apple with your sister, be careful not
to keep the larger half yourself. Young
man! don't sneak out of the basement
door because you want to escape your
fathers eye. Madam let not the most
trifling deceit pass current in those little
acts which make up the sum of your life.
No matter who you are, what your lot,
or where you live, you cannot afford to
do that which is wrong.
The only way to obtain happiness and
pleasure yourself is to do the right thing.
You may not always hit the mark, but
you should, nevertheless, aim at it, and
with every trial yoIr skill will increase.
Whether you are to be praised or blamed
for it by others, whether it will seeming
ly make you richer or poorer, or whether
no other person than yourself knows of
your action, still, always, and in all cases,
do the right thing. Your lessons in this
will grow easier, until finally doing the
right thing will become habit, and to
do wrong will seem an absoluteimpossi-
bility.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12
They Oouldn't Agree.

1t was at this season of the year, Just
seven years ago, that an extraordinary
scene occurred in Danbury. 1t was in
the evening, and a couple were bringing
in several pots of plants from the yard
to save them from the frost, which the
temperature of outdoors threatened,
While thus engaged she spoke, referring
to geranium she had in her hand:
&" wouldn't, lose this one for great
deal, as mother gave it to me-"
He looked at it.
Your mother gave it to you? Guess
not. | bought that plant myself"
"Why it's no such thing"
{" toll you did" he ~ddad, speaking
with warmth
"And tell you you didn't" she firmly
asservated. "Do you suppose 1 don't
know what was given to me?"
DO you suppose don't know what /
bought with my own money!"
"If you say you bought that geraDi
um, " she said, speaking very slowly, and
with white lips, "you say what you know
to be false.
"Do you mean to say lle?" he hissed.
"If you say that | do"
You shall be sorry for this" he
threatened.
Never" she retorted.
He put on his hat and coat and left the
house.
That was seven years ago this fall.
She never saw him again, nor heard from
him in all that seven years. What must
have been the thoughts, the agony of
mind, endured by that wretched wife in
that time no one on earth knows. She
kept her thoughts to herself, and pa
tiently, as far as outward appearance
went, bore the burden put upon her.
On Friday evening of last week her
door opened, and man walked into her
presence. There was look, cry, and
she was in the arms of her husband
What happy home was that. All the
agony of the seven long years was for.
gotten in that hour of reconciliation and
reunion. A hearty supper was spread,
and with tears and smiles she lowered
about him, ministering to every want
After supper there was long talk of the
past.
1T is SO singular" she said, speaking
in one of the pauses, that it should
have happened as it did. can scarcely
comprehend it all. 1t seems like an aw.
full dream. We both lost our tempers,
and we have both suffered for it, The
miserable geraniumI Do you know /
cannot bear to see one of those plants?
told mother to come and take it back,
for wouldn't have it in sight"
"What" he calculated, edo you still
persist in saying that she gave it toyouY
Why, John, of course she did
Haven't you got over that idea yet9"
mo, l haven't" he persisted, his face
darkening. 81 bought that geranium
just as sure as I'm living man"
She thought of his years of cruel de-
sertion, of all he had caused her to suffer
because of his obstinacy, and her heart
hardened, and her face flushed.
"You are mean to say that when you
know it is false"
at isn't false. It's heavens truth"
It's no such thing. It's mean, con-
temptible lie."
He jumped up from the chair, seized
his hat and coat, and shot out of the
house in fash, and she never uttered a
word in protest. She sat there with
Gle enched hands and white face and let
him go.
And so he is gone. And to-day she is
alone again with the old burden and the
old pain Dan6urV News.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-10-12

the sweetness on her trembling lips,
taking the one sunbeam that slanted
through the place on her golden brown
velvets and furs and plumes, like an
aura Of success and happiness. She felt
IL herself. "Oh, what have they done,
to be shut in here2" she cried, and she
burst into tears. "No, moi" she said,
looking up with streaming eyes. 81 do
not see face ever saw before" In
spite Of the evasion, she told the truth;
the tears in her eyes prevented her see
ing a single face among them all.
They selected one man from the rest
and brought him nearer. Have you
no recollection of this face?" they asked.
The dark and evil beauty of that face,
with its gash-like scarf Perhaps the
evil was wearing off it; perhaps that
was only look Of yearning petition for
mercy-he had been merciful; he could
have taken her life. And then was it
not to the return of that will that she
and Eugene owed everythingY "Oh,
don't don't don'tl" she cried, turning
and burying her face on her husbands
arm, the very personiication of the re-
vulsion of innocence from vice. II told
you / never saw one of them before;
what more do you want?"
And the man went back to his trade,
for there was nothing TO hold him.
"Tm living new life," he said to him.
self the night of his return, as he filled
his pipe in freedom. "But one good
turn deserves another, and I'll be blamed
if / ever let them know that poor Jim
and me broke open the old desk in the
old house, after we'd forged that will
and the names of the dead witnesses,
SOS to get hold of the bonds after the
young man got hold of 'em. Jim was a
master-hand. Well, that squares &C.
counts, and now the past's wiped out
like an old slate. But she's plucky, and
she played it well, and beauty too
God bless her God bless her l"-Harriet
Prescott Spo6Ord in Harper's Weekly.