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WATER.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. s. 1871
special despatch to the Leader gives the follow
ing
The Coroncrs Jury resumed the examination Of wit
nesses at one p. NJ. to-day.
A TELEGRAPH OPERATIONS STORY.
J. T. Manning testified Resides at Asbtabua; Is
manager OF the telegraph Office in the Lake Shore
Railroad Office there; has the means or knowing Of all
messages received at that depot whe there; was at
the depot at time Of the accdcnt remained at his
post from that time until Sunday morning at about
three o'clock SAID no record is kept In his Office
of despal ches which might bc sent by any railroad
Official along the line OF the road 10 any officer here
had knowledge OF all such communications sent during
that night said message was received by an o1ncal
here concerning the application OF water to the hre
said messages relating to the fire were received by
him telecraphed to Mr. Crouch Super ntcndent OF tho
Erie DIVISION that the lremcn were on the ground:
has knowledge whatever OF any order being received
to lot the wreck burn; has no knowledge OF general
officers corporation to let wreck burn IN case
ot fire where lives have been lost
A FIREMAN SAW.
Charles l. Scoville testified RESIDES In Ashtabua;
is engineer Neptune went to the depot
when the fire occurred with the engine, which was
then in q condition Tor use heard some one say that
water not needed, but help; said mary persons
asked him why he did not throw water on the fire,
and he answered that he had orders with his
englne said they told him that bodies were burning
and he said 'If that s the case will set my engine
did So and then blew the whistle for hose but no hose
came he then went to the wreck and III search
OF hose; could nd no hose; looked down on the wreck
and saw bodies burning and said, MY God, why don't
they throw down there 7" then returned to care
for his engine could have thrown water then If ho
had had hose had no control over the hose.
A KNoTIIlNG
A. w. Simmons sworn, stihed:-Resides IN Ash
tabula is night ticket agent at the Lake Shore depot
knows nothing OF any order bong received that night
by Mr.. Strong concerning throwing water on tho fire.
had never told any that such order had boen re-
ceivcd.
STRONG WITNESS.
Henry Apthorp, sworn, tcstihed:-Rcsides IN Ash
tabula; Is employed by the Lake Shore Railroad and
the Western Union Telegraph Company jointly; Eeard
the crash OF the falling bridge and hastened 10 the
wreck climbed into sleeping car and helped one man
out, who almost unconscious; thinks that he was
the only passenger lett in that went into the next
and found one; then went IN search OF the day
coaches, which generally more nearly filled than
tho seepcrs has knowledge OF any order from any
railroad officials that water not wanted on the rc
thinks that Mr. Strong did all IN the power o mortal
to save the wounded victims Of the wreck
ADDITIONAL NAMES OF THE KILLED
AsnTABULA, Jan. g, 1877.
The following arc the additional names Of persons
now known 10 have been lost In the wreck
Mary Austin, Omaha
Ellen Austin, Omaha
DR.. A. W. Hopkins, Hartford Four Corners, W.
George II. Spooner, Petcrsham, Mass.
William Wilson, Boston, Mass
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OUR MARINE CORRESPONDENCE.

NEWPORT. III. Jan g. 1877.
The Old Colony stoamboat Co. Fail River Line. will from
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BELOW.
CLEARED.

Shin Palmetrnet (Nor), Olsen. from Havrc Sept l3.
Bark svanen (Nor) Nielsen from Newcastle Il, Oct 10
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SENATOR GORDON.

LETTER FROM THE DISTINGUISHED GEORGIAN
TO THE GOVERNOR OF HIS sTATE-HE BE-
L1EvEs TILpEN FAIRLY ELECTED AND THE
CHANCES OF HIS INAUGURATION IMPROVING.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. 1877.
Senator Gordon. OF Georgia, has addressed letter
to Governor Coqutt OF that State, which is approved
by the leading democratic members OF Congress- He
thinks that Governor Tden fairly peacably, con-
stitutionaly elected Such is the conviction, lac
thinks, OF the country Of oil democrats and OF
large body OF republicans who supported Mr.. Hayes.
How any unprejudced man doubt 1t or how his
Inauguration can be defeated with any show Of COM
pliance with law seems to him beyond comprehension.
MIR. rILDEN's PROSPECTS,
In WOW of the reasons which Senator Gordon gives
he is almost ready to say Mr. Tildcn will be peaceaby
iuaugurated He has faith that the power OF truth
aud reverence for law will control such body the
United States Senate
THE POWER COUNT THE
II Is no secret that there are republicans in both
houses OF Congress who will never consent that the
Vice President OF the United States shall exercise the
extraordinary and dangerous powers which the
seek to coner upon him. and no knows OF no
other method by which Mr.. Hayes can be counted in
The very act OF appointing joint committee to re.
port plan would seem TO be an abandonment Of such
scheme and recognition OF the constitutional pOwor
Of tho two houses Of Congress over the entire subject
CONSTITUTION.
The constitution provides TOR oil contingencies which
have arsen and for all likely TO arisc In this case, and
the guarantee of peaceful settlement OF this
grave question an answering adherence to the law
OF precedents He concludes with the remark that
the great Of the people. republicans and demo.
Gratis, honest and fair minded.
POWER PUBLIC OPINION.
He reposes with great confidence on the power OF
he indicates. That It may be potent enough TO secure
the peaceful Inauguration of Mr. Tilden he believes to
be the wish OF very large majority OF tho people, and
he knows OF many honest republicans who love country
more than Darty.
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MR.. T1LDEN's ALLEGED 'DIsBURsING AGENT"

SUMMONED TO TESTIFY.
SAN FRANCISCO, JAM s, 1871
despatch from Salem, Oregon, says that Mr.. Bush,
OF the banking firm of Ladd Il Bush, has been sum
moned TO Washington. Mr.. Bush was at the State
House about noon the day Of the counting OF the
electoral vote, and the republicans that the demo-
Gratis awaiting his arrival then with great anxiety,
and asserted ut the time Governor lldcns
disbursng agent and that the programme carried out
then TILL his arrival at the State House.
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A VICTIM IDENTIFIED.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 8, 1871
The body of DR.. G. F. Hubbard Of Polk, Iowa, was
to-day identified at the Ashiabua freight house. where
1t has been lying sinco Saturday. shawl strap and
two shirts were found several days since, which were
known to belong to DIR. Hubbard brother came on
to-day and lully identified tho body.
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his duty said had williams the member Of Congress
lwtncss) would have deemed Il his duty 10 withhold
certificate OF election IRON him he would not formally
proclaim any man elected to Office whom he
honestly believed to be Ineligible; he had no corrc-
spondence with prominent gentlemen in New York,
but received q telegram from ex-senator Gwn, IN
York were Of the opinion that Post%asser Watts was
Ineligible; the witness also received n telegram from
Mr.. Hewitt, Chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, IN which hc cited several legal decisions
bearing the OF Watts: he also received tee-
gram from Manton Marble calling his attention 10 the
case OF Watts; the witness answered Mr. Marble that
the case was under careful consideration; he met
gentleman named Patrick few days before tho certi-
Gates were ssued saw him At his twitness office; Mr
Patrick did not say that he sent to Oregon 10 rep
resent either Mr.. Tilden or Mr.. Hewitt; Mr. Patrick
mentioned the OF Watts in general way but the
number OF other persons were present; he Regarded
Mr.. Patrck's VISIT simply AZ call Of courtesy on tne
Governor OF the state; the witness though. Senator
Kelly came In with Mr.. Patrick and introduced hin.
TESTIMONY MARTIN
The committee held special session ut half past two
O'Clock this afternoon to examine Augustus F. it Mar
tin OF The drm OF Martin Runyon Stockholders, At
No II Wall street, New York. In response 10 ques-
tons by Senator Mitchell he testified that y appears
IRON stub in the firms checkbook that check was
drawn by them on the Bank Of North America, Decem'
ber 1876 Tor $s000 payable to 1add Bush, oi sacm
Oregon; the stub In the handwriting OF T. H.
Hughes, their 5ookkeeper; witness knew notning
about the check except from his partner and ihe book
keeper tho latter had told him that the cnecR WAS re-
turned the same day unused.
senator Herman objected to any further questions
being put to witness regarding the check, rs lac had
testified he had personal knowledge concerning IT,
and the other persons named could be summoned
to appear.
Senator Mitchell then elected from the witness that
he was panied to Washington by Burton Harri-
son. OF New York. whom he was introduced yester-
day by his partner, Mr.. Runyon, who told him Harr
son going 30 Washington and would give him
and help him along with his business" they
came the togethcr the only advice given
him by Harrison was to testify 10 nothing moro than
he knew or In other words, to give hearsay tesi
mony; he did lot think he needed such advice
(aughler) he had no previous acquaintance with har-
rson, and cond not say what Is Harrison's business
introduced to him IN his fHarrisons)
Office in Pine street; witness Is republican, and his
partner. Rdnyon, Is a democrat
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FOREIGN PORTS.

WEATHER REPORT.
FALMOUTH, Jan 6. PM-Wind WsW.
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THE ASHTABULA HORROR.

YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS AT THE INQUEST
TESTIMONY AS TO THE NoN-sUPPLY OF
WATER.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. s. 1871
special despatch to the Leader gives the follow
ing
Tue Coroncr's jury resumed the examination Of wit
ncsses at one p NJ. to-day
t,ApuO pArOu 30
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RICHMOND Jan 4-Black canbuoy No 49, in James River,
has by the ice from its position Jordan
roint lighthouse, and dragged up alongside the wharf
here.
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HAMPToN's WORK OF ORGANIZING HIS GOVERN
MENT-EFFEcr OF THE TAXPAYERS RE-
sPoNsE TO HIS CALL-CHARITABLR INsTITU-
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TESTIMONY OF GOVERNOR GROVER BEFORE THE
SENATE COMMITTEE DETAILED STATEMENT
OF HIS ACTION AND CITATION OF THE LAW
WHICH GUIDED HIM.
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Il CROWD OF BOYS.

We live IN a bit of q cottage.
Win rooms neither many nor wide,
Iet were rich IN p1-se~-ion--at table
Our children CONT three On a side.
2here are brown eyes, and blue eye, and bag,
And with various gifts they re endowed;
But tn school boys agree that our Benny
Is the I"lhest boy iu the crowd
Ny nrigbbor. who has only daughters.
Game ~ with her sowing one DAY,
hnd while Ne we're pleasantly chatting,
The children Cam' ia from their piiy.
thr paused IN thu midst of a story.
Unused t. hear voices so loud,
Blu -tuillnCIN sdded -- ! oar Benny
l. the noI>esi boy IA tn crowd"
Their grandpa drops IN If a morning,
And = often invited O. stop,
To tell them nv story IT ether,
OR meDd mp wagon OF top
H. u alway- amused AZ their Savine>t
And seems Of them all 10 b. proud,
But lac say, soto N-cr- that Benny
Is the smsItest - all the crowd
AID grandma who dwcII- IN the quiet.
nBInv "a by earth clanlOr and noise,
mes ia y nh her SWEET, placid manners,
For an afternoon talk with tho boys.
She sells them AZ peace u . quarrel
Breaa- over their Iny- Ike q cloud,
ST.. j. fond Of them All. but thinks Benny
J. the Prettis-t one in the crowd
Aunt Jane from her stately I'D mansion,
O'rr-hadUved by y par AMI elm,
q anne dow 10 the cIty last winter,
To visit my turbulent realm.
O aIu glad she assured me- a. parting
such blessings o. Ca are allowed,
But Keep tight rein On that Benny
He the -aucis-t boy m the crowd.
Al M what a mixed reputation
FIR any one boy O. possess.
A fh- Their have talents Uuuumberet
We r. "A Babel frankly confess
A priiu-oE her a-ks, u appraI-e them,
A. tn tax " Quill D.. puzzled and cowei,
u .urh AZ dinner might reason that Benny
T. tire hunErI-~t bcy ~ IN crowd.
a night, when thy all have been settled
tu crib and IN cradle aud bed,
y a.t ~ q tour II iu~ grsIiuu
sd pillow each ~iuuheriHg heal,
n q, "a lille I commend Tn IN To h"AyeH,
WIKI -piTit ia re V.renCe buset,
j .tu sure can never Diet .rmine
IT, dearest and best IN the crowd.
LII IL
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A QUEER LITTLE

A QUEER LITTLE BKAsr-The Norweg-
ian lemmlng Is an animal about the size Of Q
mouse. 1t lives under stones In the summer,
and under snow in the winter. 1t misses and
CRATE In the autumn, in large armies. They
march In straight line, and cross lakes
and rivers. They 60 through haystacks
not IRE, cascades, nor svamps. II Q man
stands In the way they will jump at him Is
high a. his knee. II struck they will turn
around and bite and bark like q dog. Foxes
lynxes, owls, hawks and weasels will follow
and destroy large numbers of them, but it
does not check them. They continue their
they plunge, as persistent aud progressive Is
ever, until the waves drown and exterminate
them.
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THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA FROM A RAJ
LooN.-The most enthusiastic adyoc ates of
bal!ooning would have hesitated to declare
hat submarine surveys were within the
province OF the aeronaut. Such, however. js
going up in a balloon on the 18th OF Iast An
gust, AT Cherbourg, and being at an altitude
or 1900 feet, were amazed to see beneath
mem. with startling distinctness, every rock,
sea. And yet the sea opposite Cape Levy,
where the aerial vOyagers obtained this
pro s-eye view, has an average depth OF
water appear that the under-currents were
perceptible, while nothing would nave been
easier than TO sketch or map the bottom OF
the sea- Chambers journal - -
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NO MORE DROwNING.- Interesting and
successful experiments have been made at
Havre with dress designed by NJ. Selingue
Tor saving life at sea. The trial took place
IN one of the large docks of the town. One of
the harbOr pilots and boatman, wearing
ordinary clothes and heavy boots, put on the
life saving dress and plunged into the basin.
1t was found that they floated in the
water without making the slightest move
ment whatever. The men next swan for
some time. When they emerged fro n
The water they were examined by the
Commission, who satisfied them selves that
the men still wore their heavy CLOTH ng and
hOots. The inventor next proceeded to cut
the suit all over, in order TO show that a per
son wearing the life saving clothes would still
float, even II they should be torn by coming
in contact with floating wreckage rocks. &c
Altogether thlrty-tWO cuts and rents were
made In the dress, leaving the body of the
Wearer In many places exposed to view
One of the men then Invested himself of mis-
clothing, and, plungiEg into the water,
felgned TO be drowning. His companion
still wearing the cut and mutilated dress en-
tered the basin and easily brought the other
ID the shore. SO well satisfied were the com
mission with the result of these experiments
that they at once gave the inventor an order
for thirty OF the life saving suits for the use
of the crews Of The two life boats stationed at
Havre. The dress consists of paletot ana
trousers. forming single garment, and is
rendered insubmergible by being divi led
into twenty eight compartments, each of
which contains float, composed of twenty
small cylindrical floats. The system NAV he
applied to any clothing. =
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Ex-senator David Davis, says the RaDkeye
had to take the upper berths In q sleeping
car, and the train men had TO take on the
roof Of the car and hoist him into bed with Q
boom derrick.
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A STIPULATION AGAINST SUICIDE in
an insurance policy releases the company
when self-destructi0n is committed. So the
United States Supreme Court decides.
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~ Another negro has been sent to the
kentucky penitentiary for 80 years for muir
1.-THE n. Y. Herald p. L. man has got the
Enjams bad. He says: GAS we remarked
jam jam TO jelly" '
Louisville girl threw q bottle con-
tanning her name and address into the Ohio
Iiver. II was found BY . youth who saw,
= greet lear lest the navigation OF the river
s shsn pc permanently impeded BY great
"a Cheyenne person writes that altar
with the female sex In politics.. h~ an :es
no good accomplished BY her vote. AZ
juror, once holder, and "as Q man General
ty., ne say sne 10 below the requirems uts
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RIA prize was offered At the Grand Rapids
fair for the man bringing the most girls on
the grounds Edward Cox made his APP
paarapce with sixty-five, and the prize was
handed right ont to him with silent admira-
ton.
HIMr. Henry II. Faxon, who manages to
keep himself before the public OF N assachu-
sets as successfully as any other Prohibi-
zionist in the state, advises all the temper
ance people to scratch Rice because he
vetoed the amended license bill last winter.
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HUMAN HAIR GROWING AFTER DHArH
Dr. Caidweu OF iowa says that in 1862 he
been buried two years. The CONN had
sprung open ct the joints, and the hair pro
truded through the openings. On opening
measure eighteen inches and the Vhiskers
Q ght inches. The man had been shaved be-
fore being buried. In 1871 similar circum-
stance occurred IN Mercer county, Pa. In
the skeleton Of man that had been buried
ten years: The hair was rs firm a. durine
life, and had grown 10 q length Of eleven OF
twelve fnches.-t Louisville Medical Ne10s
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sep26-tr 1908 r. Def. sfg and n en- SIS
A MOTHER BIG LOT OF

a NOTHER BIG LOT OF
DRY GOODS JUST RECEIVED. AT
CATERS, 705 MARKET SPACE.
G9od Canton Flannel c.. the widest double width
~ s.st proof tioth, nearly two yards wide only
sl,ghi1y soi,ed only ~, worth s, splendid Blsn-
Aes :. -, heo III flannel IS; yery large a.s3rt-
the new shsdes-bronzs, Brown, Navy Blue, DARK
sreen zeal Brown, l2 Is, Is, %, 25, 81, 81 90, pure
WOOL Cashmeres, very 1ne, ain al cOlOrs'' and
shades, Only 50, worth IS; Black Osshmsres, the
sioes' double WIDTH very me, only D., Black Al
selling an excellent Black Silk at 81 Very large
assortment OF Cassi meres for mems aud boys wear
Best yard wide Bed Tick that Il made Is remnsuts
OF Bieeched Cotton; remnants shee:ing Cotton. rem
nants Table Linen, very cheap.
sop24-tr CARTEH'S. 2Os M1rsef sDsoe.
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DARiS NOVELTIES.
FAIL 49,
Bourettc Cloths.
nTap Nslours.
b. ige No-aique.
Drsp SUltane,
PrIu1 A. Lyan.
N~tseu-e g. ate.
Drar pttuin.n.
Gashmer- des iudsz.
\ er'ai bargain ia LupiL a. .u Black ,shmssa
n 81.
PEBlSoT'> Mn GLOVE
p fH-rf pr.r...
Buttons, e Is.
8 Buruns, -.
. Button. S225
Also, full s'O'k II
STAPLE DIZZY GOODS
- one Price DHfV.
PERRY & RpsoTUEU.
octb Pennsylvania are. cor. sfh street.
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NIlhE STOCK
ID x Y a. - % ID y
RlsODIiEADsS.


1908 Street, between lsth a-d 18Th streets
VII be offered At and below Cost for Casa for the
next Tsenty DAYS.
TITS stock consists f Bi.ck silks, yelve.s Cash
mtres, Alpacas, nress Goods q al kinds, BA kets
Maierproos, fiannes, shss l., Table Linens Saest-
lugs, ehirlngs. Tpgels, Oorsets. n .uskerchief.,
II siery, Ma Gloves. &c, sc. ghis is a rare opp0r
uLy % pur hsse hrst-cir gpods TO suit
the bny n NJ and bel mp 5rters manufacturers
price,, and those ishipg money should cali
early and secure choice goods at
BRODHEAD.S.
sep96 tr 1908 r.. bef. TafJ, and <fL SIS
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A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
"A A FORTUNE.

EIere'dh Grand Dra,rino. 1877.
At New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 9th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY
TINS Institution regularly INCORPORATE nv thu
Legislature Of the state for al and char
table purposes. In 1865, with Ca pits OF a IOepp
10 which 10 has since added a reserve tupd "a
5000 It's Grand single Number DraW-
nl&s viii take plsoe monthly. sere7 soslss On
posiSoses Look Al the folio wing scheme.
CAPITAL PIXIE. $50 600
100, coo Tickets ar Trio Dotl0rs Eoeh
Half Tickets, 81.
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CARPETS AND DRY GOODS CHgAPER
carpets, Is. Is. -. Is. Is 20 ard ss
Ccl carpet a.. aud Gsc, worth lsc per yd more
Best Lowell Tapestry Ingram. cheap.
brusseis 81, = n, 81 IS. cheap aud good
Nd Carp.t stock mu.t Be cold, and sg,n- In d Tor
buyers
DRY Goods stock offered extra cheap, . stock ..
large sud wanted reduced. The newest thinKs In
PR - Gods cheap
AT Wool Csshmer-s 81, 6ls and .Sc in navy blua
- ~ brown bror 20 grcsn. bronze ans.
Black CR-hheres. IS e., a., ON. &c g. 81
Black siks, grand bargains. On. s. = 20 81
Black Gros grain 81 h %, worth @ Is C,lored
silks, Suction prices. Calcoes SC up sh-etings q
redrcei prices. Blankets aud NIT y M
U. ~. NATHAN,
oceu 700 Narkef Space.
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DRY GOODS.

nRY GOODS AND CARPETS.
We la'e = FUN as.rr' suf q
s'ress Cod - siu-sres. shawl. " ufefs.
tyui ft~, hiaCs ara Clforec C--ftnaru. and
Ne mo-. Lsde- Cert : asd Caiidran = Tn iar-
wear. 1ahe 1 = eus. C--fa and Nr.tbui.
Leo, Cant, and No.l flanurlS
$50. btus-sl. lngrsin. Three oily snd Step Car
pc onClcths Rugs. Msfs, &C
Al 81 th- above guaranteed q be as low any
b. in this city.
CLIO. y. JOHNSON e. CO.,
cctn " an MaTlef SHace.
pARIs AND BERLIN CLOAKS.
SPECIAL NOTICE
We have Just opened very large s-aSrfmaof "
TnBElGN wR RS omrrisins
Fur led >ilk Circulars,
Caraels hair Circulsrs,
FUr-l ned sin sachs,
nrar Kite NOimAns
sesl--kin sscks,
Bstket ciots ClOaks,
ptsE nsl Cloak.
Hsndsome Shs~ts. &c &c
Elegant " .ck 81 h, beautiful 'olArNi silks
All II our stock ~ill be sold az srg t1fr Nssrrs
Customers, MEMBERS q Congress. spt the puhIs
are invited 90 Inspect 0ur Go ds 81 their leisure
81 0As Prtcs Dab
PERRY = BlsO..
oCtlN IT PeaoA- 0reH0s. cor. 9th g.
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NEW FALL GOODS RECEIVED DAILY
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gleefully, and leaving Mr.. BrougftOn with
his heart stirred in manner IL n ad not been
for many years.
1t was true that he had letters to write, but
IL was half an hour after he took pen In his
hand. The first thing he did was to draw
forth a powerful magnifying glass, and by
its means to study the fac. of the lady with
the dog most narrowly. Yes: he had no. the
slightest doubt that this dear ''aunty,' the
maiden sister OF Mrs Gray of whom he had
heard, was the love of his youth, the Alice
Clifton of the concert room, the Alice Croft
Of private life. Photography revealed some
longed to the fair young face he so well re-
membered; but such foot marks of time must
be expected In the course OF twenty years,
probably befalien the woman in question.
That she should have relinQuished her pro-
fessional career without having married,
puzzled him, But he had incidentally heard
from the children that "auntie'' was Dming
home tomorrow; and before many days
should pass, he would certainly find Oh;
thing or two which must greatly iud L 'ace
AS IL to confirm his already strong belief
beyond the power OF even momentary AVA,
The next time he went down stairs he OBJ
served q letter on the hall table, which, on
looking to see II 1t were intended for himself
he saw was addressed Miss Croft"
The next day Alice Croft returned hon,;
and rs BrOughtOn was taking his coffee he
could hear the children's merry shou.s of
welcome, at which, by the bye, Dandy 1
up short bark, as ifhe thou ght he too had a
right to join In the Demonstration.
al will do nothing hurrIeily," thou xht Mr..
Broughton to himself; latter twenty years OF
separation can wait for q few days surely.
After all, II we meet on the stairs she will
not recognize In me the slim SIN 10Th facsi
boy believe she remembers"
And thinking thus, he glanced ct himself
in the chimney glass, noting the broazat
weather beaten face and long thick bear
sireaked with white that IL redected al
vonder. though. II my name win stri Se her?
be continued bordering. Perhaps not; and
yet II may"
Now the fact was, Alice Croft had not as