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4SS.fTLED ~ THE DARK.
a Murderou. Attack on ~ Well known Ar
chItcct Of fIu.hInK, d. Z.

Mr. Benjamin A. Fowler. the architect.
who was struck down a few feet from his resi-
donce in Washington street. Flushing at mid
night ON Saturday. and robbed Of his money
and watch, wis for three years in charge VI the
Architectural Department in Garden City. He
WAS born in Flushing forty years ago. and is
bachelor On the night on which he was way
laid he had been out until midnight with some
friends and was on his way home TO his aged
father and mother NJ one in Flushing is more
honorcd AMI spccted or has larger circle Of
warm friends than he, and the excitement in
that village il at fever hcs, over the assault. In
Mr. Fowcr's brief intervals Of Consciousness no
has said that while he was in the most densey
shaded part Of his road homcward. argc-sized
man wearing u hight coat with stripes dark
laninlOous. ana sluu he'd hat pulled well down
oyer his face. came along on the opposite side
81 the street. and crossed over toward him. as
though Intending to reach the sidewalk bchind
MN ana p',- on down a. Main street. from
Whl'h Mt Fowler hhd Just como. hr. Fowler
saw tn D." WIS q ~irau-"r and Kept on his
way. VI Is Ncri dealt huI hc sud ihHt he
heard nothing NOR" until two quick Footsteps
sounded hriiul him. and D." turned his head
lust ln timn 60 rrasiv"a o. " behind his right
ear 'hut sent him forward. -irikiu. his i,r.hDad
VIOLENTLY uu Tie pavement. and stunning HIM
Al, r he returned 90 consciousness he was
what had happened. II" stumbled homo alnu =.
and ~ iulNhs against thr door aroused his
,mh"r Nh9 d e.ov'rrd that Mr Fowler hal
night, and urtl sunday noon. the wounded
nan pea from ~" car The, nature Of n"
physician says that nothing huta SlunE-hoi or
sludhae could have produced 81 n o terrible
~ Z. On sunday moruiu the bar M Mr.. Iow-
] r. WIZ ia chain % Masonic charm, and % few
silver coins were found ON the ~Iot whore the
assault WAS made. The piece ~ cham cliusinE
out az shape The watch H. valued NJ $3.50.
Mr Fowler lies IN an extremely critical CON
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Mos. MoNSpAya April %. 1,FLoua ANp ME.I-The
pSmI ~ n' wai nv lg. agli,c nni lr,cs weak
ga. sold nir, tt 70 rye G'ul Gni corr, m'ai iai
extra sin 5, i@S y wc.erm .pr,nr w rsf' ~ ~
, Ir MA .s, x. 4, g. AA a@d IT, ts g. wia.
81 -. Minnesota patents SG2i@sp CIV .hiplii,g cH
sa7@s7 sou'iYn SHIPPING c"as } 'S,S '@ ,orS
Ry" Gonr (, lsFi Wheat 1 80, , - 10
,,,,2noN-'r9ls wcic gmct hui drm, sales Az nale.
ga,ci snle; i't1 6acS losing a. ioMc; ior Ann
ior .Aucur, ir7sc tor september 1867, Tor 6ctolcr
o ' S Raoca ~ lie I T%,s 7 6a ana '"'''
lnou'oss-rork rather easier .alet ~ hbls mess on
Is 1928 ior MAY 50 80 lo Jnnc aii si'li'rJnly but
h'rtani beet hams quiet Bacon nu1 cut meats nearly
s, +, tor riinc cy and 81 2nsS7 -. Tor luc wesern
4s-7 j7 ~ agliynM only '1@ g. al So f.. NAY,
stat isa ip Wc.;c, h"ifr aapI i ,t"
IL a. siHi - oGo T. new 7sis sif''' 81"
@s%1ea5 o,gy cocs9ns '! Sc i .Srins
cdcase ia Niwmtc, & 9,,iff' No. &c. ~ ns
~ Zinc NiI 49, eho.cc do sl i6sti - and Tor ID,
% ~ & t t ni w,eN IN N sy ii ior IL.
en- "m 2'ln nv anh y ~ 81 J"c. ,"t nclndlnS
sane ass,t,, 81 ana No 2M,lvaukcc nr;t halt Of
Na,: *i.7'' IT, to WAY - 70 2ils R,c and harley
dn.c,tc sale. en- d. .got 90 gq,h at sisS7c "i or
eraicf a, a', Tor mixed. aud pii.c for white In.
s5U0bG.H .inci@ins So9Hrw Al Sc g. sSt ~ ,ssiS
ana PC ~. 'igthcJ iniNcd Nulo" - Nl nni nth
ulInr new mixed SIC For future delivery S4uOp bush
~ mixed ut 5j'sc ior Aprl 5aAc tor May. aud $40
ononrp.-concc milb active aud hrmer sales oie
i@n bag, Rio in Baltimore, Rio here. ihgl7Ac Java.
wa. echcray quiet sale, So Ihds al 2pt bb. Porto
Rico quoted GSi+ Now Orleans 2'"1lc.i .uba a.
ior ir TO g9ol lcnnine VIII sales Of iol hbls refined
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John Mccullough last night played VIZ
gulb's 10 the Grand Opera House to an onthu-
-iastie audience. IUghhts is one Of his best
Representations 1t is characterized by strength
of conception and vigor 81 execution rather
than by depth or dcli'a'y. The cast was strong.
Mr. Whr'lO.k in tho part 81 IHiuis. aUpnarcl
e advantage, and The Virginia. OF Mss Stella
day night Mr. Mccullough appears ~ O'ieUo.
n part in which he achieved extraordinary sue
cos- last season. On Saturday h. will close the
week with Htchdrd Ill.,
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The BOwery.

"Viva Vance. or Saved from the Sioux" n
powerful play was produced III the BoNcry Theatre last
evening II afforded IN" opportunity "a have two horses
ON the stage one being r,icn hy Bunao Bill and the
other Chare otter IN wild ami reckless chase alter
mliausgs I0n,e and her two daughters iHnd R'no,
tfrd los The Sioux and krt prisoner, Ton hioru
,rnr. One daN when with the Indians ON the march.
v r"ss was taken very A. and the Indian. thinking
she would not Iccoye hua she Tier AMI LEFT her ia 60
die Bundo B and Charlie otter. scouts, followed the
trail ui tie luiians Charlie Ofcr heard woman
singing the hAmn. Nearer My God 10 Thee and
be- found w. U"Ns, who told h,n and hi CON panl"n
that hcr two dHu-htcrs were prisoners Then ~" TWO
scout, followed tie Indians ant r.scutd Iot and H,,o
Tho drama closed with the marriage Of the gnls 10
IT, IL
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Il is difficult to say with any degree Of
accuracy whnt ImoGcnes talents are. She
played Grefchen last night at the Broadway
ThoGtrr AMI played II with such prpsnio and
uniform badness that to write about il with pa
ten'" is painful. \ more dreadful aud pluli-
Broadway company II would be hard 10 con-
cciYc Of.
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Bernard Smyh Fifteen lots. each 25NlO0 II.
on the north side nj i3nl urei - lrUt ca.fiH b. b
ward, slL7n To- plnnun, one "Ir ,l'r, b.irA ,'l"n
Win lot 2l.iNII. ~ lur- th-t stlr. lH iti '
oi Narr siorl Stthl tu pluuun, h" Three ,tnN u|W'
aud a tuur-fuN huck huhtu-. With lot, 2lNlp ., go
West Forty tuu street north sde 40 tct west o tenth
avenue, - ~ fo llIuun
WA H. nurllN- The i've story hrick hurinrnt AMI two
sl0ly frame hoGse Mh lot, 25x9s9 az West thirty nth
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Arrived-MosnAY Ami 20
- Ronefactor. Jones Wilmington. n
- " NunuhD. tnuch Richmond uud Norfolk.
= iluIui luton tatauti
S-IitN uf Dallas Hines fornaniina.
S~Gcn Meade. trowell. Bormudn
- SNcnd. AarIs. Mcs-ina
Bark Liguria. LRvarrllu Ipswich
kurk Eiugkett. schmidt Hun
Br- u Stllmau. Thhctt- Mnnicviico
Big Florence MAY. G"iNirr. hrcrrilo
Br- Emma Dean. pouinlucs Porto 'iheo.
4 iso tho usual rta~tWl~f Vessels
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE

HfstaruRE ALNASAC-Uus nav
sunrses - sun sets. q 81 Moon rises. ~
wAuH-rnis nav.
sandy Hook II GOV lsitnt pi lIcu jate. -
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srring Overtnit. cloag. a THIS week, at Raymond
Co. ;. conner fuitOm aud Nassau SIS --tte'
"MH.ntneN positively cures maltih and Dyspepsia
Fnce JOc per bottle, sold W all dlusshls-Ade
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SUPREME CouRT CHANRERs- Nos. $40 30 CO.
o. ~ 10, la7 ~" $50 2pj ~, Isl, -, 3ul az 80
$40. 81 3ls
tuNAos rLFAs-THfAL TfRM No day cHlrndat
MAkiNk CuuRr-lmAL rttM Part NO, 4;p0 43lO
i9l l9s0, 1851 lii3, iiso, iipl, iln eos ii7 ii-t
Al6l ilnd, lOn 4ll+, 4i1N i1l7, ilS 1919 Ia2l ill
Ii32 f113 i12i, fh2. il-7 ia4S 300 1870 I,il 1872
43a "a, t5a1, ti;O 1851 tis. iaJV i3Il ijI2 4,ii
i5i5, i5i6, 4Jl7, 45is, iji0, ij1O
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Depreciation in real estate Is said 10 have
caused MIR. Woods reverse Of fortune.
Among the, forty names Of petitioners in
Court Clerks office yesterday appeared that Of
ex-senator Michael Norton. Through his cOun-
sci. Peter Mitchell. he had taken the first stop
Ia avail himself Of the privilege Of the Bank
rupt law. His assets. most 81 which are un"ol-
l,e,ctahlc debts. aggregate net more than $1,000
His liabilities are nbou, $4,000. Among his
creditors are eN-Poicc Justice John Cox, rx-
County Clerk Charles f. Lo"w. cX-Rcgister
Patrick Jones. cN-Supcryisor Isuac J. Oliver,
ex-Policc Superintendent John }. kelso. and
Michael Murray. The latter lent the eN-Sen-
ator 10000.
Conrad Boiler also fled his petition. His
principal creditors arc James II. lngcrsol for
l25 0o0. and Vim. II. Ogiby of New Jersey
ti2OuO
David T. Kennedy. builder. Of 55i Third ave-
nue.. l. also in bankruptcy His liabilities.
which are the result OF real c~tat" transact ions.
amount 90 sjiUOnD. II which SIPS. 500 arc sr-
cured His assets consist ~ real n-iut" in Lex
iugton avenue. IN the Twonty-fl-t Ward. val
urd At SluIUuu hut mnrtgag"d for is tuil value.
Joshua u. Miner whowu- tried and acquitted
several years ago for alleged counterfeit INK,
has gon" into bankruptcy. with Liabilities uf
sGuoOl and merely nominal assets. consisting
oi rortgascd real estate and machinery used
for rock Blasting.
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~ soon rs he rHlNlng Ni inc message WAS
completed Hamilton Feb. Jr.. got the llopr, aud
said that in order that the members might have
an opportunity To- read the message. which he
considered illogical and weak, be moved for The
present il lie ON tn" table aud he printed. lie
gave notice that he should call il M lor act
~ an early day. He was followed by Mr.
Brooks, who gave history Of the bill from
tho time ii WAS drafted until its passage
through the LEGISLATURE. avcrrlnG that it was
very important one Tor the city uf New York.
and that. IN his opinion, il should become a law.
lie quoted from tho CHD Rro0ri some figures
r'lHtl.' tO the bonded Indebtedness uf the city.
which wcrog u STONED hy MIR. Daily, who pro,
durcd the Mayors last message. Tue Mayor
and the ReroW did not uErer. The bill and
message were finally tabled. II Is understood
that il viii bn called up ON Thursday. and II RE-
mains to he son whether Hamilton Fish. Jr.
and DR.. iolHr llNyes can make the question Of
overriding the veto Il party ono Tor the other
Republican mrmhrrS and how many Demo
crnts they can yet e. 20 with them.
Mr. Thain introduced "a hul intended 10 cure
some very Serious detects IN the law relating To
crlvrrs Of COMPREHENSIVE iiird so lar back as
1857 who have never accounted, aud uutli some
" is pass II on - SUBJECT Will not account.
Ihia bill rrQu'tNs int receivers heretofore
appointed SHAH file ilLpl account within one
year ant 1 the passage Of this act. ana rrrriVrrs
hereafter appointed shall lilo such account
within eighteen months after appointment. 1t
further provides that upon Ming 81 n account
a citation shall ISSUE ~ nil prisons Interested
liking a timn and place Tor "A hearing, and for
proceedings M to the final dcrrrr, similar To
PROCEEDINGS in SurrOGatrs courts Ii prevents
tho payment oil Ices IN excess oi those allowed 10
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12

TO THE AFFLlCTED-DRAR FRIENDS
deem it only my duty, neglect of which would
be injustice to suffering humanity TO state to the
great medical effects of my PAN eGTchtr in promptly
curing rheumatism. | have cured hundreds of
during tho last five years. among which shall only
brit fy refer 10 few Of the On Wedn, slay,
July 9th, | was called to young suffering
terribly that he could not bear TO be touched much
moved yet in less than - hours after using the Pain
Se1Fcher he could both legs and and the
end of AZ hours he and walked upstairs without
help he is now July l7th) perfectly we'll. lie only
used two bottles. Another case who mad been under
medical treatment about year, under my
He could neither dress undress himself: in five
weeks he could do good days work usual in the
rolling mill He only used i've bottle. of Pain Sedrcher
to make the cure. Another of fifteen years stand
ing was cured by the Pam Se1rcheT. This gentleman
had made very few full weeks at work during these
years account of the aches and pains times
than others he suffered. lie is row perfectly well.
Another young lady who had suffered badly
for four months under medical treatment: could not
move in the least without suffering terribly yet in
sixteen hours after using the Pam Stdrchtr she arose
and walked across the ROOM and only few days
required to restore her to perfect health again.
Another. and the last shall refer to- of
10 years He could not at all, and yet in about
- hours he and walked across the and
restored to health again 10y the Pain Searcher-
These and hundreds Of others refer to- The look
of references is open to all In Neuralgia, Headache,
Cramps and Pains Darrhra &c. ii is equally certain
bottle costing only 30 cents has often saved the life
of human being, and from TO six bottles has
restored 10 health and usefulness many bad Of
Rheumatism.
When this remedy becomes properly known have no
doubt it will become household and STANDARD remedy
in family, its usefulness is extensive it will
only have 10 be used to be at once appreciated.
Office for Consultation, 400 King St Wilmington.
Respectfully }. H. SNas. NJ. D.,
Wilmington Del.
tE-Princpal Depot. Wilmington, Del and sold by
dealers in medicines. aug Is.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12

WAsHINGToN.-One of the noblest char
acteristics of the father of his country was,
in his boyhood, when he had committed an
offense which was likely to bring the in
fiction of the severest punishment, he could
not tell lie. grieve to say that there are
reputable grocers and merchants who will
assure you that any other starch is as good
as the Duryea's. The awards of the great
Centennial at Philadelphia have settled that
question, and they have proclaimed that as
against the starches of the world, there is
none equal to that manufactured by the
Duryea's. They took the great medal at
the Worlds Exhibition, and they pro
nounced their starch the best in the world.
All respectable grocers keep it. Ask for
Duryea's Improved Corn Starch, and Dur
yeas Satin Gloss Starch. Use it once and
you will use no other
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12
Among the Dead Failures

OF the past, hbw m my bogus nostrum- may be mum
hrrd. Beginning their careers with Tremendous flour
ill Of trnnpets. baz med for time in the public prints
and On hInnG poster, soon, but not too SON, were
they rceyated to the limbo of things lost on earth
But i"st"tters Stomach Btttrs living and thriving
remedy. 1t curing and to cure Neither undcrlan,l
nor open competition affect it. On the contrary con
uy contrast with interior rival preparations only
cTtscs us popularity II has been repeatedly
tut without success. Cuunterfets of have been sur
reptitiousy introduced, but have fallen flat Every
Where ehtrehch.s itself in the confidence of the pco
PIC: an well II may, for it is thoroughly reliable
lnvgorant OF tina feeble bansles dyspepsia and copsti
patton, braces the rheumatic ailments and
kidney complaints and eradcaes and prevents inter
mttrnt and remittent icyers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12

A GENTLE HINT--1n our style of eli
mate, with its sudden changes of tempera
ture-Iain, wind and sunshine, often min
gled in single day,-it is no wonder that
our children, friends and relatives are so
frequently taken from US by neglected
colds, half the deaths resulting directly
from this cause. \ bottle of Boschee's
German Syrup kept about your home for
immediate use. will prevent serious sick
ness, a large Doctors bill, and perhaps
death, by the use of three or tour doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
Pneumonia, severe Coughs, Group or any
diseases OF the Throat or Lungs, it's success
IS simply wonderful. as your druggist will
tell you. German Syrup is now sold in
every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial, 10 cents: regular
size, - cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12

HE GREAT REGULAToR--SI SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR, -Summer is the season of the
year above all others when the system is
liable to get out of order and severe and
dangerous bilious attacks frequently follow.
The principal cause of nearly all sickness
1T this time of the year has its origin in Il
dlsordered Liver, the largest organ in the
body, which if not Regulated in time, great
suffering, wretchedness and Death will en-
sue. a little precaution taken in time in
the shape of reliable and ef1icacious Liver
Regulator will in most cases prevent illness
and fatal consequences. No medicine in
modern times has gained a wider reputation
than Simmons Liver Regulator manufac-
tured by J. II. Z:ILIN & Co This Justly
celebrated medicine Regulates the Liver,
promotes digestion, and fortities the sys.
tenn against malaIial diseases.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12
DR. VAN DYKES SULPHUR SOAP.

Makes the skin soft clear and pure white and healthy
is cleansing d odprizing dsinfectins soothing heal
ing and purifying removes dandruff chafine ulcers
sores, eruptions roughness and redness Of the skin
relieves itching burning ami singing of skin and
irritation Of biting aud singing will relieve
itching Piles where nothing else will have any effect
j. free from all offensive odors and prevents Cont ous
Diseases and external. medical and toilet pr.na
ton 1t has NO etlna Price p cents, box :, cdkes
cents Ask for DR.. Van Dykes Soap Insist upon it
and take no other. +. $. WEBSTER Proprietor Office
20 North Fifth street. Wholesale depot 400 North
Third ST, Philadelphia, Pa. Sold by Dr. H. IT, Mitchell
Ektbn MI, and druggists generally
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12
COOPER & COWARD.
IMPORTERS
DRY GOODS,
LADIES'
81 IT'S, cZO.YX:S uuI (Y/.g/I.)/Z.S
PHILADELPHIA

Persons at distance will be amply repaid by visit
to Philadelphia and store if they wish to buy but a
small amount of goods. We in constant communca-
ton not only with houses in this country but with those
of Europe, and having buyer for each of the ten
departments of store who purchase only of their
special goods they MUST excel The purchases too
being made for prompt cash. every discount is
allowed, so that the price which we retail goods is
often even less than the goods sold at wholesale
The important auctions are attended prices noted with
much and purchases made when sold below prevail
ing market prices
In the selection of goods the interest of the consumer
is kept constantly in view, avoiding fabrics that we
believe will not give satisfaction the wearer knowing
that taking of those who buy of is equivalent to
taking of ourselves that is winning customers
confidence and their continued patronage.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-12

NprIhg OF tOrment, source OF strife,
If | could half thy vices tell,
The wise would wish you safe in HI
Such is the refrain from the lips of the
poor diseased topper, who would fly from
his enemy if possible. Recoliect it is a
diseased Liver, that Graves relief Instead
of brandy or any other simulant, use Sim
mons Liver Regulator, and it will afford
relief. o.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-03-07
The New Baby.
From "other PeopIe,s ChlLdren. y,

II A0LA OLLlGA GOpAG OAAAAAACLA-
The advent of little stranger in the
Lawrence family is the occasion of the
children being sent to the Burton fami-
ly, VINO are to care for them and keep
them in order until their mamma is
about the house once more. Mrs. B.
kisses them when they arrive at her
house, and inquiries as to the sex Of the
new baby. ':Oh! that's the incest thing
about it, said Bulge; Its a girl. I'm
tired of such lots of boys-Tod is as bad
as lot, you know, when I have to take
care Of him. Only now we're bothered,
for Of course we don't know what TO
name her. Mamma told us to think Of
the lOveliest thing in all the world, so l
thought of squash pie right away; but
Tod thought of mOlasses candy, and
then papa said neither of 'em wonld do
for the name Of a little girl. IdOn'tsee
That they are net as good as roses and
viOlets, and all the other things they
name little girls after" TOddie waits
till Bulge has concluded, and when he
can get a word in edgeways says, in
stammer, that he's gOngt to give her his
turtle, and show her how to make mud
pies, wifi curTants in 'em. "IIuh!'' said
Bulge, with ineffable contempt, Girls
don't like such things. Tn going to
give her my blue neck-tie, and take her
riding in the gOat-carriage." " Toddie,
who is not to be put down that way,
says that he's going to give her cater
pillars. Il know she'll be sure to like
them, cause they'Zh got lovely fur jack
els, all heavenly green and red and
brown, like ladies' dresses" Bulge
declares that his aunt don't know what
lots of prayin' Tod and he had to do TO
get that baby. My! 1t just makes me
ache to think about i'll Whole days,
and weeks, and mOnths!" "Yesh, said
TOddie. AN Budgie as sometimes
goin' to stop, Cauzh he fought the Lord
was too busy to listen tous. But just
told him that the Lord was our biggesht
papa, an just what papas ought to be,
an he always listens to little boys fyst,
mamma says. An the baby conceded.
Yes, an we had to be very good too.
Why don't yOu be real good and pray
lots Then maybe you'll get a dear.
sweet, little babyI"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1878-03-07
Language Of Precious Stones.

The ancient attributed marvellous
properties to many Of the precious
stones, and particular gems have been
marked by their own distinguishing
fables. The same notions have more or
less continued down to times not long
past. We give in tabular form the diff
ferent months and the stones sacred to
them with their respective legendary
meaning. Ithas been customary among
lovers and friends to notice the signii-
cance attached to the various stones in
making birthday, engagement and
wedding presents.
January.-Garnet. COnstancy and
tidelity in every engagement.
FebTuaTy.-Amethyst. Preventive
against violent passions.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Courage, wis
dom and frmness in affection.
April.-Sapphire. Frees from en-
chantment; denotes repentance.
May.-EmeraId. Discovers false
friends and insures true love.
June.-Agate. Insures long life,
health and prosperity.
July.-Ruby. Discovers poison; cor
reefs evils resulting from mistaken
frie" dship.
August.-SardonyX. Insures conju-
gal felicity.
September-Chrysolite. Frees from
evil passions and sadness of the mind.
October.-Opal. Denotes hope and
sharpens the sight and faith Of the pos
SCISSOR.
November. Topaz. Fidelity and
friendship; prevents bad dreams.
December.-Turquoise. Prosperity
in love.
We append list of precious stones in
common use not included in the above.
MoOnstone. Protects from harm and
danger.
Diamond. Faith, innocence, virginity.
HeiOtrOpe. Causes the wearer to walk
invisible.
Pearl. Purity: gives clearness to ply
sical and mental sight.
Catseye. Possesses the virtue Of en-
ViChing the weaTC-.