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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
Hamilton County Fair.

At least two thousand people visited
the Fair yesterday, among whom was a
goodly attendance from Cincinnati.
Among some oil the visitors were: Hon.
r. Nj. Bishop, Hon. D. w. Miller, udge
Joseph Cox, A. E. CLARK, Major Geo. W.
Germany, and many other weIl-known
citizens.
Among the interesting features of the
Fair were the races. The first was
GENTS single drive" best two in three,
for purse OF $40, IS and ST. For this
race four horses were eutered-JOe Law
renee, Frank, Alice Clay and Independ-
euce. The track is but Jwo-lh rds of a
mile, and, as it was heavy with dust,
frst-class time was out Of the question.
The race was won by "Pinkey" Smith S
Joe Lawrence in 1865 and 1857.
The second race was Ior farmers only
for the best unframed trotting horse,
mare or geldng, owner to drive. The
purse was $l5 to the first, $40 to the Sec
ond, and 50 TO the third. Eight horses
were entered, named Honest John,
Fanny Bell, George, Lady Pilot, Dick
Turpin, Bob Barker, Lucy and Red Bird.
Lucy won the third, fourth and fifth
heats in 2:01, 2:04 and 2:04
The last race was tor horses that never
beat 2:35. The purse was $l75-$100 to
the first, 500 to the second, and SO to
the third. The horses entered were
American Lady, Lady Sampson, Cot
tage Girl and Waller Lee. Four heats
were trotted, of which Cottage Girl won
three making them in 1:42, :43 and 1:45
The race was very exciting, aud afforded
great amusement for the large crowd
present.
Captain Stone, the genial President OF
Chester Park, acted as the starter, and
gave great satisfaction. Mr.. W. Ii.
Bristol and j. NJ. Clark were the
Judges.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
The SaIOOn-keeDera.

The German SaiOon-keepers, Associa-
tion last night unanimously resolved
that they were willing to have beer re-
duced to S. or ST per barrel; and also
that they would mold the retail price to
cents per glass. They adopted areso-
luton declaring that they would not
patronize any brewer who sold beer to
any saloonisL whs retaiIed at less than
5 cents.
At meeting of the American and
Irish saloon-keepers, held at Martin
kain's saloon, northeast corner OF Sixth
and Walnut streets, last night, the
action of the German SaIoon-keepers,
ASS ssociation was unanimously lndorsed.
The following officers were elected:
Henry Ormston, President; Pat. Harri-
son, Vice President; w. Il. Jordan, Sec
retary. The following committee was
appointed to wait on the beer brewers {:
David MaIley, Henry Ormston, Martin
kain, Henry Collins, James Ward.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

FINDER AN ORDER OF THE PRO-
u BATE Court of Hamilton County. Ohio,
in case No. 2,726, 1 will offer for sale at
Public Auction, on the premises, at 2 O'clock
z. Nj, on SATURDAY, September 15, 1877, all
that tract OF land situated in the County Of
Hamilton, state OF ohio, and being in the
southwest quarter OF Section number2, Town
ship 2, first entire range in the Miami Pur-
chase, and bounded as follows, to-wit:
Commencing on the south boundary line Of
said Section z, at the southeast corner OF the
tract Of land late belonging to John Aston, de-
ceased, thence north II deg. west, 81 s0-lOO
chains, to the north boundary of said Aston's
tract; thence north 49,. deg. west, s61I 100
CHAINS; thence south parallel with the first
line II 09-l00 CHAINS; thence cast on the south
boundary of said Section, s SG1s 100 chains, to
the place OF beginning, containing "a acres OF
land.
Appraised at $3,2U0.
The terms Of sale are onc-third cash, one
third in one year, and third in two years
from the day of sale, with interest, the de-
ferred payments TO De secured by mortgage on
the premises sold. JOHN HUBER, JR,
Administrator of John Huber, deceased
CALDWELL X CALDWELL, Attorneys.
aul6-5tIh
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06

ELLEN MULLEN was arrested early
this morning on two cnarges-one Of
larceny and one OF arson. She made. a
willtul and malicious attempt to
burn the property OF MIR. katz-
enstein, the house No. 2S West
Eighth street, last night. She
mad succeeded in setting fire to a table
cloth and some furniture in the dwell
ing, and it was discovered just in time
to prevent great destrul ton of prop
erty. she admitted to the officer that
she was angry aud did it, but denied it
in Court. she was held tU answer i'll
the sum OF $1,000.
GEORGE TAYLOR, a colored youth,
stole lot of harness at the corner Of
J0hu and Poplar streets. lie was dis
covered, arrested, convicted, and fined
$50, and goes TO the Work-house for tnir-
ty days.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
south COVingLOn and Cincinnati
Street Railroad.

south COVingLOn and Cincinnati
Street Railroad.
A special meeting was held yesterday
afternoon.
The following communication was re-
ceived from the Southern Railroad
Trustees, reporting action by the Board
OF Trustees on Au gust "a:
Commencing at the point of intersec-
tion OF the center line of the Cincinnati
Southern Railway with the north line OF
Ell ghth street, which is twenty feet from
the west line OF Mclean avenue; thence
ten feet westwardiy along said line
north Of Eighth street; thence north
wardly on curved line parallel to the
center line OF said railway, ninety-seveu
feet to the north line of Ninth street;
thence nOrthwardly on a stra gat line
parallel to the center line OF sad rail.
way, which comedies with the center
line OF SAID Mclean avenue, to the
south line Of Gest street; thence with
SAID south line Of Gest street eastward
ly twenty ieet; thence southwardly on
straight line parallel to the center OF
said railway to Il point ninety-seven feet
north Of the north line OF Ninth street;
thence on curved Hue parallel with said
center line to the north line or Eighth
street; thence westwardly along the
said north ne of Eighth street ten feet
10 the point of beginning. Ordered that
the President send to the Common Coun-
Gil and the Board Of Public Works oflhe
city copies Of the foregoing resolution,
aLtested by the Secretary, with aproper
communication
The communication and resolution
were referred TO the Committee on Con-
demnation and Vacation, in conjunc-
tion with the Committee on Steam Rail
roads.
MIR. Setchel reported back with favor
able recommendation the old resolution
long pending in the Board to allow the
Pitlsburg, Cincinnati II st. Louis Rail-
road to run passenger trains from Little
Miami Depot to Front and Broadway.
Made special order for next meeting.
MIR. Refs asked that the ordinance to
appropriate $62 55S Al be set aside for a
separate vote. lie opposed the appro.
prlation, because the Board mad not
needed resolution requesting the Board
OF Public Works to assess the cost OF
water-pipes on property owners, and to
reduce the COST of water to consumers
reduce water rates.
The ordinance allowing the South Gov
ington & Cincinnati Street Railroad
Company to run cars between the Sus-
pension Bridge and Filth street, was
passed. Adjourned.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
LEGAL.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the undersigned has sold out. this date,
his interest in the firm Of j. A. Sevcret Il Co.
to his partner, Ferdinand Kirschner, who will
continue tho business under the same style
and at the old stand, No. 40 West Front street
j. A. SEVERET.
CINCINNATI September |, 1877. se4-3t%
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
Cincinnati Methodist Conference

The Cincinnati Conference began its
twenty-slxth annual session at Xunia
yesterday. A communion service, par
ticipated in by ministers, visitors and
church members, preceded the regular
commencement Of the Conference prop.
er. AT the close OF this Interesting and
impressive service Bishop Haven read a
Scripture lesson, and led the Conference e
in prayer. One hundred and ten minis
ters were present.
Rev. w. Ii. Sutherland was elected
Secretary; Rev. D. j. Starr, u. w.
Clark, r. e. Smith W. j. Quarry AS
slstauts.
The Standing Committees were ap-
pointed and rules or order adopted.
Rev. A. b. Leonard preached last
night an Impressive discourse on Vow,
and Pay unto the Lord your Vows"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-06
The TraVelcrs' Official Railway
Guide

is published by the National Railway
Publishing Company, OF Philadelphia,
under the auspices otthe General Ticket
Agents Association, of which it is the
recognized organ. 1t is the largest,
most complete and reliable guide now
offered to the public. The September
number contains the usual amount OF
valuable matter, including time sched-
ules, conne nections and distances, ocean
and inland steam navigation rates, with
maps OF principal line lists of general Of
1cers, ETC., aud besides such miscellan.
eous information relative TO railway i'm
Proyements and progress as may be use.
IuI to the travelling public. Issued
monthly at "a per annum, OF so cents per
copy. For sale by all periodical dealers,
news agents, g.. and ON all trains at
depots and ticket Offices.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
The Cotton sYOrnu.

DR.. ". I. Jordan was in ogr office ou last
T,essley, and gave rs some inporiaH !uinf-
nation concerning tbs litle pest OF the Gotten
sl,,,er. II is tie general Impression, he
avs hat there are about twenty-five days
t.,ueen lie crops &c Ihr worm bui he has
.srcr,aincd by actual experiment 'isal there
,,e ouly hine days heiScen them-ihat i,
;,,s, ming days after Tie old worm webs up
IL ,ow crcp commences wosk. He took
.. or sbrysaiides. on tie day obey welded M.
bon, Them where he conld watch them,
h. states that an the fourth day thereafter
- ,,sseIo;,e.l into 4 Is, aad, Lerg supplied
49,, r,,sl, cotton stalks. they commenced de-
;,;,~ ,Leif ora, and TINT on tie fourth dag
&c, the larva haIched out anal became
..,,,,. greedy dcv2urers {! tlie roron leaves
w;,ina few hcn's-
Il. also informed rs 'ha' lIi'y were very
leans not only on his plantations bot
49, - o,he,:. and predicted that the crop
rus" az d,ss.;e,l Of il. idi"gc by 70 Icy
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
El:;ss Accident at 1sackyilIc.
Sh;sT,Eey County.

\ most dis, e,siug AMI f',aI acriIeut o..
cuTrcl ura' Markviiie. Saturday. tie ,arii,q.
las a. near ~ ~ esq aajirr tenn. ~ fellows.
Thomas shelby, Jo Tuor,us, and =. r. Sian.
non. Willie RIDING a'nnI tie Pablo road "a
their way 10 attend . ru'if'cil convention ~
Mackvi.le. we're very muclI aqaovei by
dog barking a, the horses which ,hry were
riding. Young Shelby pulled -As pistol and
fiied al the dog without eliacf. TLon,as then
drew his ui>:ol aud fired. hu, thrnuah some
unacco,uaile causc the blli ,upk ;.iir.i in
Shelhy's ,rin", producing almost instant de1i!,.
Nunng Shelby death j. greatly dppored.
and ~ naoe more than vi Fhoalas dc ace
d-niai cat.se Of his uunmeiy dea.h his De.
misccasis deep s.r3m over the whole com,
Inni'iiy in " hicii he lived. IL va possrsse.
Of The most amiab.e and generuu. qualities.
aud his u'tiInr!y lo-s vii 10, saon be- f,Tgu..
ten 5. in FictsLarg Herald, .igg. 2afh.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
<C,

How LiTrtE GiaL FACED DnArd Ar
H.sh Marker. Lewis county. ,l'- Xix year old
daughter Of Mrs. 1hcolorc Markham wa.
iefi alone in Charge Ct baby. IL trying 10
light lamp TO heat mix tor the badly the
tiii!d ~ hef own cioihes on Ire. She started
10 run out doors. fearing Ne house or baby
would be harmed. bat n0'ioiry il.ai .cccs OF
her hLfniac cleihes had dropped on Tue Gnor,
She carefully txtinani-hed Them. Size finally
~ Out q doors and threw herself into
hufse>rF1ush, putting 0ja tAr FIRE. She then
returned % the hnnse aId, rs patiently as her
agony would permit, waited for her mother.
When Mrs. Markham rrfurncd the liule one
said "No,heT, savet the hon>c. h'i, slicll
de. Ste lived che aorr ma Lali after
jle tcc:'cn,@ ks.hricr E'Prc.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
Local ssrey;sica.

Parish Court adjourned last T1esla;.
The thermometer ran up into tie niae,c.
again this week.
Now you can eat oysters with safety. Thu
moath has an ia il.
New coron is beginning % come ir. an.
business is looking Up
Several Of our fellow ,ownsmrn hav, r-:.I
their luck at angling III Cyirc.- lay.n I'll.
week.
We regret very much So lcaru that Caf,aa
Conner, "ho has been SIGH a'ou, four weeks
is still in very feeble health.
A bale Of new cotton was cinncd on, and
pressed at Winter & Simr,s's gin, in tli- place
last Saturday, for Mr. Jones.
The cotton worn invaded ou- Office yc.,or-
dag and wen, to work on onr paper, aud We
are on the poin, of surreuderng.
The locals Of vicksburg an, perhaps. get
an item or two by asking the cashier or The
Vicksburs Bank how fishing i, in RirhlarI
and how he likes frog, for bait.
There isa good deal Of sickness in Til.
parish, and it will probably increase. if the
peoplt are not very cautious abou, what they
cat aud how they expose themselves.
The School Board business is creating quite
breeze in other parishes as we'll a. hi,
la East Carroll the editor Of the Conservative
and Captain reIony are having war of
words on the same subject.
We had anoiher light shower OF rain on
Tuesday. but not enough to do suffering ycce.
'aion mnch good. The dry weather hos
caused cotton 10 shed very badly and cut the
pea and sweet potato GRIPS short.
Remember that io~morrow is lie regular
day for BAPTIST worship in RaayiIio, and turu
on, 10 preaching; its is much better than si,.
ting around, Anlking aboG; such things as do
not tend TO promote ether you! trn,pora, or
spiritual welfare.
The editor Of the Frauklii Sun thinks The
cotton crop will be ca, shor, 10y about one
fourth, in that parish. ly the worm. One
thiri' we think is about the proper estimate
for tbs parish; and at least one.Lalf BY rust.
drouih and worms combined.
Mr.. +. NJ Bedsoc, Of the Alto ne;ahjlio-
hood, brought TO Ibis office yesterday the
!arges, watermelon we have seen this year
II measured % inches in length and 3ll
inches in circumference and weighed II lbs .
lie is outi,led - the Bricoy enc year.
There seems to have been quite Il religious
awakening recently throughout The country
Rev. L. {. kcllis iutorms us That, during
meeting recently held at New HOPE Church,
h Fra lklin parish, there were eighteen a,ccs-
slons TO the chrrch; That at n meeting alout
Ave miles above Trenton last week. under
he ininsirafion of Rev. W. C.. Finley and
himself there were seven arres-ions, and thar
during thc prcsen, wcel hey have bccn car
ryios on very Interesting meeting in Mon
TOE.
Dur esteemed a.end AMI b.oihcr. Wn Z.
Atchison, pis'rie' Deputy Gland Master. T s
A. 81, las eug,,ed rs rs to what the Z. y.
Lodge Of Wuusborougii i. Our ignorance
Of the meaning Of ihe Initials At first /.
probaIy nexcusabIe in a Mason; hn; We are
not ite only one who did not rnd,Y-ilnd It
n the rriiers Of the carl had saa, "Slone.
wall Lodge OF F. & 4. II. (os \. i. Nj Z.
I'VE woul1, perhaps, have understood ii.
or course the brethren anlaooi HAT we wcr-
,.s:ius abou, the initials Of the order. .
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
That Oliver Case Again.


We publish in another place today a reply
to Oliver carl and our editorial remarks.
nom two other members Of the School Board.
which necessarily call, forth few con,mcu.s
from us. Oar esteemed friends seem 10 il..Di
our remarks Oh Tie Olive. case are iucols;,,.
ent with another article in tie >ama issue. ON
reform. Il may be SO, but We fail TO SEQ II.
Not combining themselves 10 lie .u'...,
under con,.dtrat'oa, tAcy take occasion to
comment ON the latter article and % Disagree
it'll ~ relative 10 tie ,cmDa.ilet state If
society IN The United >'a'cs--io- we contpre-
hcnded IN riia, article tie whg,, ro:.'... CT
at least sich va- oar in'"ur.ou-H,.'.y assert
TIA, he "u.ora. status oi 'hr people isa aa.I
as il ever wa~--yes, better 81 ad,i-e Us o.
ei"'-r"'o 20 i'an'.rr country, TO lot.l reform.
No. thana Won, .cl,,em.u. tl. .Y.a., -
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
RAYVILLE. =. LOUISIANA,
Saturday, September /, 1877.

Please address all letters Oh
business connected will. the
Beacon Office. ami cOImInU,.i-
cations intended for pubIic;,-
ti0n. TO the BEACON. or.o
TRSS. j. NANGEEkHE.
Editor e. Proprietor.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
ihING orr safe EvCNINGES


Fs7r,.ia sun. Nr. T,ts Boyle coac 10
Oh" 'f'r' his "e., H,ia ihc :.r-t if.., ...,y
=. U." "-"''-'.' O. "'r iua,s,i This season Mr.
L. !'""i-i "r> 81 -',rt "rH. Of energy i1 Llr-
80, rar.y ".j good crops, lis to. being :.c
inst }'"f Be- Ted l.' "sare't 30 cur raui-'.
Mc.sfs Abel. s. ia...er wee. l,.. i.,.-..,..,..
e.s.
$40 r',a las @',u H. lis ,sol,3u # .l..
c"u.'y i's seNc.a. weeks a1t ihsfe e.. ,p
prospects, FIR my V.a.p patches. aariru.
aHi. 90 l9c, every specie. 81 vc-.'1'i1u. begin
10 SHOW the Wa.i 90 >horcr. rurpil> uli
b. -,'.re ~ ;s.!. pE account a TIE want at
'aIH go max" H.cH cC,.c up MANY have
''! '.'' ''''
Shreveport FINES:
Another serious obstacle To tie improve.
msn' Of the NAVIGATION of Rel river has pre-.
>cU'ci '-et TIE New O'eahs DEM. rat
Il iaredy says lie d,c.!Gc boats that are ia
ih" river ana Which aic required Ia dr.ir,
'ic inan;h II RI river le-ge.ial,y tn draJ~s-.
The month If Rel river (-spccia!ly dfears
boat 10 y arein bad cculir D aud will idyVr'
To "udcg-" repairs ~ make tSTi<srrv;r,abfar
II he "cud work II 40 I j. 50 deteriorared
ihat his surveyor ihinks al will hardly be nos.
s'Jle 10 iake At 10 Lac mouh al NeI river.
NJ g,
Dohaid>'nTlie TGune Democrat: The
wees has been QUE q nCusuai agrceal lrne.s
considering t,e lime " year Repalts f-,in,
,i.c,, :, .''.''' ''''''t mug
.c,,,. a...'.,,'.- -. - -" 10
W, VI me c""Ch
po,.Ii.,r,.;li.. cur.
,r,,s,,,o,.,, .,,',,,... a., '-''" ".h
t,, Eio,,l..rl =. .l.... -" " "'' /
necu,,sr .,,..,,,.,,. ,,c -. -. ~" "'
,.,, ,l,,, in.b.. r,...D,.e.;' 80" ~ "l.'" .
,,..,s,,,,s. ,,.I 49,, ,I'..i ''' '"t .
II m SOM. ..rr;..',,....., ..,,,. ''""t"'
n,,.,rp ''''' ''e'A 90
mere i M nnASn7l prevalence of frverS /
',' i"i"'''!e ''seases in His section, and 'ae /
Phye%i''' all have their time pretty folly oc.
ii-'''iiiilai' tHtIi lIfUi ai!Guw TlptErau l.f..
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01

Agents OF The Beacon.

HOWELL x 'HfSHtT. ST. Lou, Eip. a,c
oar authorized Agents to cuutra,, for ady,r.
Using for the BEAcoX.
>. VI. PErrISGILL K Co. 81 Park E.w
corner Erekman street. New York, are our
auihorizcn agents for \. J.
>, IL. 7. HrcnARo, Advertising Agent. New
raven. Conn. Will contract for advertise
nIents for the BEACON.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01

Free Press: 'Now put down BRAN
died peaches" says the Chicago Jour
nal. Yes, beware of them, young
man--fut them rish, down and 90
away from them.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
Eightccn Eollars

Hs&Htccn EOIiars.
SPECIAL terms and extra inducements g.
r ,,''''e lh' female agents, store keepers Sc
So"H'y iiei''s given to smart agcn,s f,cc
samples ct sewing, descriptive cir.,,Iar. co.,.
'1.'.'i.i f'.., Testimonials, cngrarirgs. Ell
1e'' lice. All money sent in Pos,o,Ijcn -'o,c.,
V''efs' Dra!is, or by Express, are r. ..ri,y
s''.'.c' Hale delivery of goods ruara iced
y" orders communications, etc. must be
addressed 10 the
PhLRLbs6 MANUFACTURING co.,
1903 Ridge Ave, PHILADELPHIA, ?.
Ju.,e Nlh. lA11-lv
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1877-09-01
3. ~. SMITH,
BAEDER d HATH DRESSER

AS moFcd into H. new shop On LouIs,
a street. ''ne dao. nofll. Of W. l.. Ic.,
store, HayviIle. ADD provided with aH kinds Of
perfumes. eosme'ics aa! hair dyes u,ce SAY,
Tor tie satisfactory rXeoytiom az al wn,s in
bis inc. a6d respectfully solic.,s tie "a
tronasc OF the public. lie can Shave. dive.
shampoo. ana trim gentleman MP in any
style; and also keeps fancy toilet articles
on hand 10 accommodate the ialies.
jane :. iS7J-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
Loudoun items.

TIE following items Of Loudoun news arc
condensed from tie Leesburg IIasiiag'onjaa
The folloaiug sales Of real estate Of c. W
Paxson, near Gorcsyile, ere noted by The uir-
ror:
1929 acres Of land at $22 per acre-Aafou
Daley, purchaser.
The dwelling, store-bouse and two acres Of
land at GorosyiIle, for @l,4oO-West L. Pax
son, Purchaser.
A Lalf-acre Lot with store-housc at Stump
town, for $G2O-Samuel Muuday, purchaser.
\ "A acre Lot Of Ground near Slumptown,
for $7.75 rer acre etcf Fry, purchaser.
\ tract Of 2li acres for $40 per acre
Samuel Z. SAipmau, purchaser.
Fifty acres Of the 70 acre tract was sold 10
fec simple, at $22 per acre, to Aaron Daley.
and the Life luterest Of c. ". Paxsou, in the
remainder was sold 10 ". T. Pax5on, for
$l25 per acre.
On Tuesday, Powell Harrison snd Wm. T.
Barrett, Commissioners sold the farm u the
late John Williams, near Nohnd's Ferry, aud
containing 100 acres, for $ll9o per acre. II.
7. Harrison, purchaser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
Tie Elocuence OF an Incorporate
Actor in Court.

An Oh fellow who gave bis name as Charles
II. Slosson was called up ia Judge Wriehts
Court on the charge Of drunkenness. lie was
a remarkably cedy-looking specimen, arfayed
in a dirty check shirt and pair Of loose, bag
ey trowsers, which were prevented from fall
ing of by leather strap Auotted about bis
waist. lie was shiyering and trembling from
the effects Of a well sustained dobauch, and
hardly had the physical strength to stand up.
When tie Judge asked him if be bad anythir 6
to say he rose up in sort Of di,jointcd way
demanded jury, which was granted, and
when his turn came he advanced with a shuf-
ding tread, aad Jlending eyes On all lis
peers began
Gentlemen Of tie jury, stand here to-day
less a defender Of my own personal dcbasc-
ment than an example Of human doprlyity,
Which ike beacon-lishi, should warn you
from the ragged rocks Of intemperauce. A
man 10 my condition is Ike a rude sign-post !
once saw in Tennessee, which pointed up o
road over which tie green grass was beginning
to wave. On tie sign was tie inscription {:
'Smallpox 20 and the index finger Of a hand
pointed westward. Ifany Of you in travelling
along a highway saw such a sign as that you
would pause upon tic brink Of deadly dan
ger and turn backward. fSeus ton ln me
YOU behold such a sign, and if ly booking up
on me any one Of you can be turned back
from destruction shall think that God, in His
Infinite mercy, Las allowed me to GIL sphere
Of usefulness which shall enable Inc to bear
with forti,ulc tic impuiaiion constantly Luri-
ed at ne ly ny own conscience, that have
lived in vain.
Gentlemen of tue jury, as you PG1se the
pages Of the o. poets you viii see how they
have deifed the wiue-cup. They have wreath
ed it with the flowers Of fancy, surrounded it
with a halo Of song and reopIed its bloody
depths 2ith the creatures Of their bright i'm
acina;ions, until one might almost believe it
to be tie wel-spring Of human happiness,
when bitter experience tells Us, 10 different Ian
gulge, that ii is the uuutain-Lead q misery,
the abode Of the demon that destroys our very
lives. fIIeTe one Of the Jurors wiped away
tear with bis c5at-sleege There Is some
thing which comes Up in tie fumes Of tue
cup that fouls call inspiration, but it is the
cunning reptile which, crawling up from the
dregs Of the grape, enters tie window Of tie
brain aud steals away Ike a thief 10 the night
With our reason fast in It's embrace. Here
tue speaker poured and took drink Of water
There is a hand 10 tie wiae cup which at any
time may put lis feloD grip upon your thfoats
and straogle you as a strong man might
babe. Here sever loi the jurors pulled down
their collars. Gentlemen Of tie jury, have
not long to stay. Two mighty miners are
delying on tits lole-l'ime aud Death. They
are daily a; their posts, working together side
by side, as one eternal shift, clearing away the
rubbish Of waste rock and pushing along the
ledge. Before long shall be gathered iuto
tie vast laboratory Of Death, : piece Of useless