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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
KtduuDDed.

INV YORK, March 2S.-It is rumored IN
Wall street ,hst detective Hindman. 9th Va
State detective force, has kidnapped one David
Lawrence, on charge of passing bonds stolen
from the Suffolk National Bank, OF Virginia.
The bord, were otolon some five years ago.
lawrence has been taken TO Virginia on
charge of being an accessory TO the robbery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
American Exports.

NEW York, March %. The exports OF 40
mes,iu produce this week, including all the
ports, nre tho largest in value OF tho scason'
From New York aui tho cotton poit7 alone
they smount to $4,000. 900, aud from ban
francisco, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore
not less han IS .OO0 900 additional
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
| 1 NEAR GREAr aIIG-Pnrsnnnt 10

SALE OF LAND
~ NEAR GREAT FALLS-Pursuant to
tho decree OF the Circuit Court Of Fairfax coun-
ty in the suit of Coleman Va. Jackson, entered
at Juno term, 1876. the undersigned, commits
soners named in said decree, will on MON.
DAY, the 18th day Of April, 1878, at o'clock
p. M, (Court day. sell to the highest bidder, tho
TWO LOTS OR PARCELS OF Ian D allot-
ted 10 E. M. jackson in the division of his pa
rents real estate, containing respectively 80
acres and II acres the former cleared, the latter
in timber. On the larger tract there is barn,
fencing, sc. This land lies near the village Of
Springvale, and adjoins the lands of Cornell
and others.
Terms OF Sale: So much cash in hand as will
defray the expenses of sale and psy the costs of
suit, and the residue in three equal annual pay.
ments, to bear interest from the day Of sale. and
to be secured by tho notes of the purchaser, with
good personal security, and retention of title
until the last payment is made.
4. II. COCKERILLE,
THOS. MOORE,
NH l5-W4w Comm'rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

DANGEROUS. -Considerabl COMPLAINT is
made by the farmers who use the Telegraph
Road 10 coming to this city, Of the deep hole
in the bed of Cameron Run, at the crossing OF
that run. Several persons have had their
vehicles upset there, and ono gentleman came
very near being drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Mar. -, l87S.-The
market closes dull and quiet. with rather de-
pressed feeling. Flour is unchanged. Wheat
is in only fair receipt, and SEQ bushels sold at
l2i and 1925. Corn is quiet and unchanged with
sslos OF 7lS bushels at SIS for white and yellow.
No Rye reported, and 100 bushels of Oats
brought 26.
BALTIMORE March 2s.-Virginis Cs, old, IS;
do. deferred 81; VirgniHs consolidated 57s.
Cotton quiet and nominslly steady middling
lOlalOs. Flour firm. with holders asking an
advance. Wheat-Soutbern quiet and steady;
Western firm and 1c higher; Southern red l2Oa
1923; do. ambor 100; Ponna rcd l27sl15; NO.
winter red Western spot l27; April 1881; May
lao Corn-Southcrn ST. dy and firm; Western
&c highor; Southern white end yellow 81;
Western mixed spot end Mar 5S4 April 53a;
Nav ga. Oats firm end in good deLls1d: South
orn 35s3S; We7tern white c5c37; do. mixed 35a
IS: Ponns 35a3T. Rye firm srd active at 6lacl.
Hsy dull and unchanof 1. Golf firm but
quiet; Rio cargoe7 14al7 Wh'skey dull and
unchanged. Sugar active and strong at 9s9t.
New YORK. March Z3.-Stocks slightly Off
Money! Gold lOlb. Flour without decided
change. Wheat lal1c better. Corn quiet and
more steady.
BANK STATEMENT.-New York, March o.
Tho following is the weekly bank statement
Loans decreaso...... Sl,9iI ~
Specie, lncrea. g.. I4lot
Legal tenders, deccease."..... 7ZaoOOOO
Deposits, d: crease. o,l9o,t ~
Circulation, decrea. o..".... ............ 4,a:
The banks now old SIG 27267O IN oxcess or
tho 1apal ra0ulromeQtS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
stricken out.

MOTHERS. -Don't fail to procure MRS.
W1NsIow's Soothing SYRUP for all diseases
of toething 10 children. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels. and, By giving relief aud health to the
child, rives rest to the mother. mar lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

Persuade your suffering friend TO use pu.
rang.s Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that Lodille's Headache Specific cures head
ache in to 20 minutes. Sold by al! drug
gists. NIB lS-!f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
Steamboat Explosion.

PoUor1KEEpsGE, N. Y, March 23.-Tht
steamer Magenta blew up opposite Scarborough
this moruiug Alfred Reynolds Of Sing Sing,
and one unknown man wcro killed. Another
unknown person was blown overheard. Rich
ard Lowe, of Sing Sing, was fatally scaded
and five others were badly soadcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

WEATHER PROBABnTIEs.-War Depart.
nent. O6Sce of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
nation. D. c., March %. l87S-lO:30 d. M
Eor the Middle Atlantic States increasing cloud
moss and rain areas, with warmer south to west
4,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

For Moo G0c mans hat call OF tho Boss
Clothing House, Bondheim's old stand, cor.
King and Fairfax at. Jan 30-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

For Mt. VERNoN.-The steamer Arrow, on
her trip to Mt. Vernon. this morning, had quito
large crowd of passengers. Among them
were the members Of tho Grand Council OF
Sovereigus of Industry, which has been 10 scs-
sion, in Washington, tor several days past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

THROW UP Your HANDs!"-ShoriG Csld-
we'll and posse entered Cus!or City, Dakota,
from Hayward, Tuesday night. for tho purpose
of srrosting DIR. u. w. Flick for being An &C
complico to purloining county records on tina
18th nit. Caldwell, armed with two six-shooters
and knife, Wednesday morning went Flick 8
house, knocked at tho door, and was invited in
side by the Doctor. Lilo entered the house, and
before he could mako movement Flick had u
revolver at his head and ordered him to throw
up his hands Caldwell complied with tho de-
msnd, when Flick disSrmed him and sent him
back 20 Hayward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

FIsHTcwN.-Siuce yesterdays report there
have been received at Fisbtown 400 shad wi ieh
sold at $20a$22; II, 600 behring's, which brought
$lla$l2. SO, aud 800 punches OF perch aud null
let's which brought S0a35 cents per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

PRRsoNAL-Dr. Albert Fairfax, who has
been appointed resident physician ut the Ore
Knob Mines, North Carolina, passed through
here this evening, curoute from Fairfax Court
house to his new station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

LECTURES Dr. Dinwiddic, Pastor Of
the Second Presbyterian Church, will com.
menco, to morrow night, the delivery of a Sc
res of lectures on tho prophecy Of Daniel. Mr.
Dinwiddie's we'll known ability will, no doubt,
cause the lectures to be We'll attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

Sleep is absolutely necessary for health, and
nothing so effcctusy robs one Of sleep as docs
a crying baby. Use DR.. Bulls BABY Syrup 70
case it's pain and the baby will DO quiet ana
allow all to sleep. Price % cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

II WISH MOTHER WAS HERE. Sighed
yought lady as she went to make the breakfast
rolls. 1.-THE DooLEY's BAKING POWDER IL
out, SO l know l shall spoil thcm.' Mora''
don't DO without tho powder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

BAPTIST CHURCH. The services at the Bsp'
fist Church continue to be attended by large
congregations and to excite much interest.
Last night the pastor, Rev. Mr. peuick, was
assisted by Revs. Barron. of CuIpeper, Barbour,
of Loudouu, and Mcintosh, Of Alabama.
Twenty persons came forward for prayers. The
rito of baptism will be conferred tomorrow
night and the meetings will be continued dur
ing next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

ANOTHER GREAT AUCTION SALE. MIR. II.
Schwarz, Manager of the Combination Store,
will hold regular auction and close out the
eutire stock some time next April, OF which
due notice will be given next week as to date
In the meantime all goods will be sold under
cost at private sale. Stock and fixtures whole
sale or retail NH % 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

Cough, Hoarsencss, Asthma, or any lrrita,
ton of tho Throat or Bronchial Tubes, will be
relieved by taking DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
1t has cured thousands. Recommend it to
your friend and ncighbor. Your druggist
kcens il. Price 25 CENTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

A. Nj. L. CuURcH.-The Washington Con.
ference of the African NJ. 4. Church is now IN
session at Staunton.
The character of tho Rev. G. 7, Pinkney.
who has charge of the Roberts Chapel 10 this
olty, was passed yesterday.
Tho Daughters Of the Conference, 10 this
city, made donation of $50 to the Confcrerce
Fund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
M% JUST OPENED.-A fine and

~ JUST OPENED. fine and
select stock Of SPRING CLOTHING,
remarkably cheap.
s. DEALHAM,
62 King st., cor. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

COMMITTEE MEETINGS. The Committee on
Police. of the City Council, met at the Audi
tors Office, last night, and organized by tho
election of Col. L. w. Reid as chairman. The
estimates for expenses of the polioo force for
the ensuing fiscal year were prepared and for
Warded to the Finance Committee.
A meeting of the Committee on General
Laws is called for this evening at 80 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
I'ORT OFALEIaJV:DRI.z, MARCH aa /.

PORT or .aLELa.v:DRxz, MARCH %.
Sun rises .......... 6 Sun SETS. 10
ARRIVED.
Steamer Sue, Baltimore to j Broders y 60.
Schr Chattanooga, .Rockfsh, Me, to + a
Reod.
SAILED.
Stmp John Gibson, New York by F A Reed.
StrJ WThompson, Leonardtown. by Reed.
Str Mattano, Nomini, by Broders q 90:
Schr Martha Collins, Richmond, ny
Hooe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
DIED.

DIED.
On the ed instant, Mrs. CHRISTINA
BAUER, vito Of Mr.. George Bauer. ~ Her
funeral will takc place from hor late residence,
on King street, at three O clock p. m to-morrow
(Sunday.) Hor relatives snd friends are re-
spectfully invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
Drc1nED The WASHINGTON

DAMAGE SUIT DEcIpED.-Tbe Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says:
THE case of James w. Barnes vs.. the Bal
timorc and Potomac Railroad Company was
tried and determined 10 tho Circuit Court
Judge Cartier, this morning. Barnes bought
at tho Alexandria and Fredericksburg depot a
round trip ticket to Alexandra. good for a
United time, and on returning. after The expi-
ration of the time. offered the :icket as iare
It was refused and Barnes elected, heuce the
suit. 10 which $4,000 damages was claimed.
1t appeared that The ticket was for r'd' 90
Tho Alexandria aud Washington train and over
the Alexandria aud Fredericksburg road, the
Baltimore and Potomac road not extending
into Virginia. A verdict was rendered Tor the
icfcndant"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

POLICE REpoRr.-Tho following OASIS have
been heard since yesterday:
A young white man for being drunk and
throwing stones through the window of Seller
Blouse restaurant, was fined and held Tor pay
ment. :,
James Pearson, for 40 assault % Il chnri
Lewis, both colored, was recognized TO appear
when called for.
VIM. Lewis, accused Of having escaped from
the chain gang some three or four years SINCE
was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
MARRIED..

In Hamilton, Va, March Dist, 1878, by Rev.
l.. II. Crensnaw, MIR. JOSEPH II. LOWE to
Miss VIRGINIA SILCOTT, daughter CT
Washington Silcott, ESQ.,, all of Loudoun co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

THE RIVER oATs-Thc competition Tor the
liver trade between the steamers ). w. ihomp-
ION and Mattano is waxing warm aud iunou';
Both boats now run three times week, ana
on tho same days, and passengers and ire'ght
arc carried at merely nominal rates, For ex'
ample, passengers who formerly had to pay Two
dollars from Nomioi to this city ere now carried
for fifteen cents per round trip, and ut similar
rates from other points, while grain is carried
ot two cents per bag, which used to cost twelve
cents The war is apparently to be carried 90
regardless of expense and must sooner or later
result in the withdrawal of one of the boats
from tho river route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

THE MIDLAND RAILROAD. Tho Ptttsylva,
MIA Tribune says: The ravc! on tho Virginia
Midland road has much increased Of late. 1t
was supposed at first the patronage would Dot
be sufficient to justify the running OF the ex,
press trains recently put on. but we lear" that
since the sIecpers are being transferred 10 Dan
vile tho travel has been very good aud thus Is
now becoming q very popular route. There
is no reason why it should not. Tor It Is ono OF
the most direct from the North to tho Snuth,
and the conductors and agents on the road are
the most polite and attentive that We haV" ever
Known
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23
elect stock of SPRING CLOTHING,
remarkably cheap.
s. DEALHAM,

62 King st., cor. Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

Tickets-adults 25c; children under y years
15c. No reserved seats. Doors open at p. m.
Concert at s. Tickets on sale Ut the book and
druo eto,a. NH 23-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-23

CILK FRINGES-Anothe supply of Color
- cd Silk Fringes, in new shades, for spring
woar, just received, which We arc Offering at
very low prices.
NH 81 JAS. FERGUSON & BRO.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20
Mexican Newspapers.

There are plenty of newspapers in
Mexico, but they are, geographically
and editorially, queer specimens They
have neither local nor telegraphic news
to speak of, but are ponderous in the way
of ''leader" and literary lore. The alb
sence of local news is distressing fea-
ture. You scan their pages in vain for
accounts of fires, murders, public meet
ings, reviews of troops, political meet
ings, court reports, or any other events
which with lis go to make up the local
columns. A bull-fght, if it is Il good
enc, is culogized to the extent of IL doz
en- lines. If poor one, the Monitor of
Monday will dismiss it with para
graph like the following: " The bull
fight at Tlalnepanita, on yesterday, was
Dsala naalissinla. ''-Harding's Mexican
Notes.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20
The Value of a Nose.

American girls will learn with inter-
est that the value of French girls nose
has just been judicially appraised at s.
600 francs. Some time ago a Paris
omnibus horse became frisky, there was
collision, window was smashed, and
passenger, a young demoiselle, receiv-
ed some of the broken glass in her face.
1t was at first thought that the hurts
were trifing, and her parents declined
the proffered services of the omnibus
company's doctor. But the scratches
did not heal as they were expected to,
and the girls father brought suit against
the company, alleging that her nose had
been permanently marred, and that this
seriously diminished her prospects of
establishment in life-in other words, OF
getting a husband. He obtained LOCO
francs on the first trial and 5000 on the
second.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20
Peculiar People.
Old bachelors who never smoke,

Old bachelors who never smoke.
People who will suffer from chronic indiges-
ton, constipation, and torpid liver, or bill
iousness," when DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets are
known to be reliable and speedy remedies for
these diseases.
Old maids who do not love cats.
People who have catarrh, annoying and dis
gushing every one around them, when DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy is known to be po
tent remedy for this disease.
Women who do not love babies.
Women who will suffer from all those pain
full diseases to which the sex is heir, when Dr.
Pierces Favorite Prescription is admitted by
every lady who uses it to be an efficient RENE
dy for these malades.
People who believe their progenitors were
apes.
People who will read about 6 Helen's Ba-
bies,n and THAT Husband of Mine,'' and
THAT Wife of Mine" and That Mother-in-
law of Mine,' ami THAT SOn-in-law of Mine"
and yet fail to read about Themselves in $ The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
Christians quarreling with each other on
their way to Heaven.
People who will seek health at fashionable
watering places, smothering at Saratoga OF
Long Branch, or sacrificing themselves to
sGrahan diet' at Water Cures and Health In
sttutes, when the magnificent 1nvalids' Hotel,
the finest hotels combined with the best sani-
tary NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Turkish, and plunge
baths, gymnasium, etc.-and is situated in and
near some of the finest natural scenery in the
Empire State.
The most peculiar of all are the people who
read these paragraphs and fail to profit by
them.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20


Prominent among the good results which
the present hard times have accomplished Is
the desire to economize, as amongst the mosi
fashionable economy is now regarded as not
otfS anecessity, but as virtue. In the house,
hold, particularly, is this noticeable, ard the
housekeeper who practices true economy
viii not fail to secure the very best COOKING
stove that Is to be had. The difference IN the
first cost between the best in the mar
ket and the most inferior is but trifle
compared with the saving which can be made
during the first year of its use, not only in
che fuel used, hut in time, convenience and
labor to saw nothing OF the satisfaction of
having food palatably and BEAUTIFULLY pre-
pared. With proper care cook-stoNe can
he made to last twenty years or more. As an
evidence Of the durability of well CON
structed stove, there can now be seen at the
saiesroom of the Excelsior Manufacturing
Co., No. 612 North Main ST., st. Louis, No.
4 Charter Oak cook-stove which was solu Dy
Mr.. Filley in April, 1852, and has been In ac-
tIal use doing the cooking of n family com
prising from nine to eighteen persons for
nearly twenty -fours years, portion of the
time used for heating as well as cooking,
there being no other stove in the house, and
Is vet in an excellent state of preservation.
A prominent citizen of ST. Louis has No. .
Charter Oak (which has been used oyertwen-
ty-five years, and il still good for several
years. service. Ii i a fact worthy of notice
here, that fhe frst Charter Oak Store erer
sold to a dealer tods delirered to @. q. Jones,
Of 81. Loais, on the 23d day Of March. 1872,
or Just erdctiy ttcenty sir years ago. From
the day of its Introduction the Charter OAK
has steadily grown in favor and popularity,
giving perfect satisfaction in all localities
As proof of the popularity we would refer
10 the very large sales which have been made,
as high as 81 $50 stoves having been sold in
one year, and the total number of all sizes OF
Charter Oak Stoves which have been manu-
featured by Mr.. Filley up to this date i
3i3,426. They are distributed in nearly all
SAe States of this Union, and a number have
been exported to England, Germany, South
America and Australia. The Grand Charter
Oak combines all the merits of the old stove
and such improvements as have been made
from time to time since their introduction,
including several of late date, which Will
be readily appreciated when seen, and we
are confident that the Grand Charter Oak
ID unequaled for besuty of design, uniform
excellence, superiortty Of effrrof.
The company solicit sample orders for the
new stove, guaranteeing that if it does not
prove to be all and even more, than is claimed,
The stoves can be returned at their expense.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20
A Fortified Human Body.

Mr.. David Whaley, of Freeport, l.. L.,
buried his wife in June, 1878, in the
cemetery lot of his uncle, Joseph
Richie. He died recently. and was
| buried on March 80 last in his fathers
lot. Last Tuesday the wife's body was
taken up and placed beside that of the
husband. Besides the undertaken, Da-
vid Seaman, and his son, there were
present Mr.. Joseph Richie, his brother,
Willard H. Richie, and Mrs. Joseph
Ritchie. They were astonished at the
weight of the coffin, and concluded to
open it. When the lid was removed
they were more astonished to
see the face entirely preserved and
looking as natural as in life. The hair
had grown to twice its length at the
time of death, and was of a glossy
black. The skin was covered with a
coating not thicker than sheet
of paper. This coating was hard and
white. ''You never saw snow
whiter," Mr.. Richie said. Its smooth
ness resembled that of wax, but it was
not wax. Nobody touched it except Mr..
Seaman, who rested his fingers on the
forehead and fancies that the coating
gave way slightly beneath his touch, and
that if he had pressed hard upon it the
forehead might have fallen in. He says
the coating was a kind of hard mold
The eyes were as full as in life, rs were
also the cheeks. The clothes were dot
ted with black spots, but otherwise well
preserved.
DIR. j. II. B. benson was sent for to
examine the remains, but was not at
home. They were therefore reinterred
The coffin was of black walnut, and was
uninjured, except that the finish on the
outside had rotted off. In removing the
lid a hammer was used, but the jar did
not disturb the appearance of the body.
In digging for the coffin young Mr.. Sea-
man dug down through several feet of
loan; then he came to layer of hard,
dry clay that required the use of pick
AK to penetrate it; then there was thin
layer of loan. The coffin itself was
found in a very fine red sand that could
barely be called moist. Underneath it
was found the track of mole, which
was perfectly dry and perfect in form.
Mrs. Whaley died of consumption.
Mr.. Seaman says that two weeks ago
he disinterred the body of Washington
Covert, and on the same day those of
his grandfather and his brother. All of
them had been very large men. WASH
ington Covert had been buried twelve
years the other two not so long. Their
collins were easily removed, but his cof-
fin required seven strong men to lift it
from the grave, and six of them had all
they could do to carry it thirty feet.
He had died of consumption, after much
wasting away, so that he was lighter
than either his grandfather or his broth
er. His coffin was not opened, but Mr..
Seaman has no doubt that the body
would have been found in complete
state of preservation. His grave was
not far from that of Mrs. Whaley.-Neao
York Sun
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-04-20
What He Said.

Sc Jennie. what do you think l told n"-
tlt farmer from the we'll;
And n flush crept up from his bronzed brow,
And his eyes half bashfully fell.
" 1t was this" he said and, coming near
He smiled, and, STOPPING down,
Kissed her cheek "'twas this-that YOU ,rcrs
the best
Ind dearest rife ia toscn!''
The farmer went back to the field, and the
wife,
In n smiling and absent way,
Sang snatches of tender little songs
She'd not sung for many a day.