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The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-12-09
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How BE Gained His Freedom.

1t has always been thought that
ears of corn have All even number OF
rows, and that one with an odd NUM-
Der of rows would be nm lmpossi-
bility. In slavery time this question
was discussed, and negro in TIL,
county claimed that he had seen cars
of that kind. His master told him
that Ito would give him his (the ne
gross freedom for an ear with an
odd number of rows. This was in
the early spring; but in the fall, dur
ing corn-gathering. time, the negro
came with u sound ear OF corn with
thirteen rows. lie got his froe
papers. A long time afterwards tho
old negro told that in roasiing-ear
time he took a sharp knife, cut out
one row of grains, bound the car to.
gelher, and knew inst where to find
it when gathering time cane.-lSich-
mond Register.
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EIKToN.

Iagain have the pleasure of re-
cording some more weddings.
2 On the 26th, Mr.. John w. Bell
and Miss Emma Petrec were mar
ried at the G. p. Church, i'll this place
The attendants were Miss Bette
Petree and Mr.. j. w. Downer. o.
II opkinsyille; Miss Matte Petre'
and ]. II. Edwards, of Elkton; Mis-
Mamie Bristow, ofNew York, ant
w. B. Carson, of Louisville; Mis-
Lucie Blakey, of Auburn, and F. Il
| Bristow. The church was very nice
" decorated with flowers. Rev. Jas
Petree performcdtho ceremony, aftel
which the bridal party repaired t
Mr.. II. w, Petree's TO partake of
sumptuous festival.
On the following day Mr.. 7. Fred
erick und Miss Ozclla Hurst wer
married. They live west of this place
1 regret that l am not informe
about their wedding for am sure
was . pleasant.on
Mr.. G. Adams and o Miss Adam
we're married.
Mr.. G. NJ. Bell has sold another Il
I, ofhis fine fine stock. ~
Times are very dry now--exceI
: weddings. MARK
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lINSvILLE, KENTUCKY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1873.
A Ksadless Hen.

Some time last week representa-
tive of tie Commonwealth heard
rumors of dscapitated hen, which
was to be seen daily in the West End,
and last evening he saw it at the gro
Gerry OF Mr.. Frank Turner, on the cor
ner of Fourth and Blackwell streets.
The fowl is large white hen, over a
year old, aud WAS raised by Mr.. George
Dahler, of Dayton, OHIO.
Nearly niue weeks,ag Mr.. Dshler
cut off the head of one of his fattest
hens, to cook the fowl for his invalid
wife. About half an hour afterwards
he sent his little boy out into the yard
to find the hen aud bring 1t into the
house. The boy came running back,
saying that he could not find it any
place. Mr.. Dahler then searched Tor
it also, but did not succeed in finding
it till the next morning, when il was
discovered in remote part OF Mr..
DIS Gve-acre Enclosure, still showing
.igns OF animation.
He and his neighbors all enjoyed q
hearty laugh over the manner in which
his "chicken Jailed to come to pot"
Mr.. Dahler has nephew residing in
this city, a Young man named Christ
Trick, who went to Dayton uponlearn'
| ing the news, which. Of course, spread
rapidly, and upon returning brought
the curiosity with him.
The fowl is very fine one aud wei
conditioned. When our reporter saw
| it last night it was confined in a soal
box, lined and padded to prevent j
from opening its now nearly healed
neck by dashing it against the sides o
the box.
| IT is fed through quill, and is al
so given water. Sand is also Intro
duced into the crop to aid digestion.
1t is freak Of nature, which mus
be seen TO be believed, and we are in
formed that Mr.. Trick will probabl
place it on exhibition IN few days.
The head is entirely gone, only
portion OF one gill showing. Tn
fowl cackles and "clucks" as ii 1t ha
not been decapitstcd. -Covingto
Commonwealth.
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TIE. SOUTH KEHTUCKilE
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ADVERTISING LAaEs.
Who Should Not DO a Wife.

Has that woman . call to be. a wife
who thinks more of her sim dress than
her children, and visits her 'Ovsery
no oftener than once day? Has that
woman call 10 be wire who cries
for Cashmere shawl when her hus-
bands notes are being protested?
Has that woman call to be wife
who sits reading tile last novel wh'lo
the husband stands before the glass
vainly trying to lil t'-gether a but
tonhole shirt bosom. Has that wo-
man a call 10 b, wife who expects
her husband to swallow diluted coffee,
soggy bread, smoke tea and watery
potatoes six days in seven? Has she
call to be vile who flirts with every
man she meets and reserves her irowns
for her home fr3side? Has she
call to be vile wAo comes down to
breakfast in abominable curl papers,
soiled dressing gown, and shoes
down at the heel? Has she call to
be a vile whose hu, bands love weighs
naught in the balance with her next
door neighbours damask curtain or
velvet carpet? Has she a call to be a
lwile who would take advantage OF u
moment of conjugal weakness to ex-
tort money or exact a promise? Has
she a call to be wife who takes
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How far can we Hear with the
Telephcnea

This is question frequently asked,
but we believe has not yet been detin-
itely settled. The longest distance
that we have seen mentioned is given
in the item below, namely, two
thousand miles. But perhaps Mr..
Edison has had more extended ex.
perienccs. If so we should be glad il
he would let our readers know.
An exchange states that Mr.. Robert
A. Packer, superintendent OF thu
Pennsylvania Railroad, is at present
hunting with party of gentleman il
Nebraska. A few days age he 10
two,hours conversed pleasantly wit
his wife and friends at Soyre, Pa, hi
brother at Mauch Chunk, Pa, an,
friends along the line. The mediur
was the railroad and Western Unio
Telegraph wires and Edison's teIC
phone. At tho office in Bethlehem
| Pa. connection was made with I'll
Easton and Amboy wire, and at Pert
Amboy with Western Union wir
and thence to Chicago and Mort
Bend, Nebraska, where the party ar
The distance was about two thousar
: miles, and every whisper was audibl
Scientific America.
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NUMBER AZ.
OBITUARY.
ROARING SPRINGS. Ky,
November 2Sth. 1879

November 2Sth. 1879.
1t becomes our sad and painful
duty, to chronicle the death of our
brother EDWARD b. JONES who de-
pared this life on Friday the 2lsi.
INST, at 7 O'Clock, A. NJ. at the home
of his mother, near Roaring Springs
'rrigg County Ky.
Ills suffering for weeks prior to his
death were painful in the extreme.
He was first stricken down with brain
fever, but the disease that caused his
death was typhoid fever And it is
source of regret to his family and
friends that during the last three
weeks of his Illness, he was uncon-
scious, not recognizing the member
of his own family.
All that medical skill and kind
friends could do, to relieve his suffer
ing, was done, but the disease seemed
to have laid hold upon his vitals, and
refused to yield 10 their remedies
used. But lie who knoweth all
things aud doelh all things well, saw
fit III His Wisdom 10 remove him
from this world. While he was very
dear to us, we bow in humble sub
mission to the decree of Almighty
God, believing rs we do that all
things work together for good, to
them that love God.
Edward B. Jones was u son of Col.
James L. Joues and was born III Per-
sou county, North Carolina, and
when ABOUT seven years of aye, he
emigratcd to Kentucky, with his
father aud family, and since that
time, his home has been in Trigg aud
Christian coduties. In these aud adj
Joining counties he WAS widely
known, aud as widely appreciated,
for his honesty, integrity, and II any
virtues. He was also distingni he'd
for those high qualities OF the heart
that give the climax TO human. char
acter.
We rejoice to record the cardinal
fact that he died as he lived All hum
4 BILE christian. lie was n member oil
the Methodist Il. Church at Roaring
Springs, and for six years in that
communion did he adorn inc DOCTRINE
of the gospel of Christ, being evel
/ ready to work In the vineyard of hi
Master, oitimes persuading and ex
horting the youth in his cunlnunii.
to forsske their evil ways, aud be rec
onciled to God. He gave LIBERAL.
Of his limited means for the supper
Of the gospel aud for other charitabl
purposes. But his seat around tn
hear,h-stone aud in the church,
:, now vacant forever. lie leaves do
u voted aud ailectionnte mother, ali
d kind loving brothers ant, sisters, an
d many warm friends 10 mourn hi
Hose.
y Thus has passed 10 his Inst Resin
, place this much esteemed and highl
i respected citizen. May we that su
=" vivc him, diligently emulat lis e,
! ample, that when We go hence, W
~ too. may deserve and receive the tea
N aud regret due to the memories Of
III virluous life. q W. Jones.
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Ehriohs' Fashion Gu r.eely

uL.d flo
deservediy s'ahus at li'G ~ NV .; " ."I
perio"lcai iiterasu,S .: "",,'p W. a "ii
Its own peculiar he'o' ,i y M.as ~ ;, a'
to DO aoSo,u'e.y wi'"o"S Ia, LAT
Combining the Gestures 0. aoa.a, 'G.''.
a fashion review an" d pl''e ou1,V Ill.,,
1t tells lt' rea''e'S wn'' so".a W..
most IN vogue, IN VIVA. " 's;"na ,%a..
they oiiered' ana at wna' psiee' I"vy
can be procurcu' anu '!v ola,', T. NO
publishers that II - t"o'ou5 a.! ~
liable purchaser uui"o na' 'o'' nm
" strong '9unaa'loa y, n"'" ;.ua,"J
winter number H. OF course "oa' .,
largely TO holiday goooS' a.'nG"s ! e"o
current fashions OIL '',e 'ca'o. ~ " "eas
are oy no 'i'ea"' NY 'o0' ', .;i,.a.,r.,,o
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The Declined Challenge.

The recent centennial celebration OF
the capture Of Stony Point recalls an
anecdute OF one of the storming party,
Col. Scott, afterwards Governor OF
Kentucky. lie was brave man and
acquired reputation IN his adopted
State as kiIlful Indian fighter.
While he was Governor some fellow
sent him challenge on account OF An
offense which he imagined Scott hat
c ,mmitted against his the challen
ger's) honor. The old soldier did NJ
notice it. The fellow, who had givel
public notice of his intention to zeal
out" the Governor. was much annoy
ed at his silent contempt. After wait
ing several days he sought the Cover
nor forJsn explanation, and the 10.
lowing conservation .cok place:
"Governor Scott, you received
challenge from me?'
Your challenge was delivered, sir.
"But / have received neither an az
acknowledgement nor an acceptance
4 it,"
81 presume not, sir, have sent ne
ther."
: "But of course you intend to accel
ito"
"Of course / do not"
"What! Not accept my challeng
Is it possible that you Governor Scot
brought up in the army declined cor
bat?"
Il do with you"
"Then | have no means OF satista
ton left but to post you coward: !,
"Post me a coward" exclaimed Il
Governor, bursting into hear
laugh. "Post away, and you'll on
post yourself liar. and everybo'
. else will say So"
, And that was the end Of it.
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A Story we Utterly Disbelieve
Burlington Hawkeye.

"See," said reverend gentleman,
'here is an illustration: Atone time
I should have sworn awfully at this
fly-but look now" Raising his
hand no said, gently: "Go away, fly,
90 away But the fly only tickled
his nose the more. The reverend
gentleman, raising his hand will
some vehemence, made grab at thu
offender, and, being successful open
ed 1t to throw the insect from him
when, in extreme disgust, no exclaim
cd: "Why, d-nit, it's waspW
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DON'T STOP MY PAPER.

Don't stop my paper,nrintcr,
Don't strike my name on yet;
You know the times are stringent,
And money hard 70 get,
But tug little harder
Is what mean to do,
And scrapc the dimes together,
Enough for nc and you
Ican't afford to drop IT.;
iud itdoesn't pay
To do without my paper,
However others may;
Ihate to ask my nelghbors
TO give me theirs on loan.
They don't just say, but mean It,
Why don't yon have your own
You can't tell how we'd INSIST,
lit, by any fate,
Should happen not to reach us,
Or be a little late;
Then all 10 in hubbub,
And things go awry,
And. printer, II you are married,
You know the reason why.
can not do without 1t,
1t Is no use to try.
For Other people takeit,
And, printer so must l.,
/, too, must keep me posted,
And know WHAT'S going on,
Or feel, and be accounted,
A fogy simplcton.
Then take 1t kindly, printer.
Ifpay IS somewhat slow;
Forcash Is not 30 plenty,
And wants not few you know,
But must have my paper,
Cost what 1t may 10 mc.
I'd rather dock my sugar
And do without my tea.
SO, printer, don't You stop 1t,
Unless you want my frown,
For here's the ,oar's subscription,
And credit 1t right down;l
And send the paper promptly
And regularly on.
And let it bring us weekly
Its welcome benison,
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Tn these artistic days, when YOU are
asked TO take q drink, you are request
ed to come and decorate your inside"
buffalo Every Saturday.
A young lady's hat blew off and
was run over by broad-wheelcd cat.
The ribbons were somewhat soiled,
but the hat is now the very latest fall
shape.
A poet sings, "Aud covered her
up witha kiss | gave de must
have been y coachman and put her M
| Jer the bus. ~0il City Derrick.
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DR.. Millet, q French army surgeon
recommends powdered aloes as a
dressing for wounds, both as q means
Of favoring cicatrization and for
closing them. 1t is said to relieve
the severe pain of wounds almost iuI,
mediatcly, and requires to be renewed
only at long intervals.
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ITO be continued in our next" as
the fond young mother said after re-
hearsing the woes of her frst-born-
N. Y. Mail.
The last fashion item announced
that the latest parasols are made oil
velvet. 1t doesn't give the shade,
but we presume the paraSol does
Daubnrg News.
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The only thing hoggish man does
not try to get more than his share of
Is religion.
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Louisville and Ct. Southern
RAILROAD LINE.


This Great Thorvughfnre OF tho south IN
,,.,y reapeots Ia preferable to any others VIE.
All rhsdcrn improvements requisite Tor
Unrivalled in Speed and Com
fort, Steel Rails, Stone Bal
last, Iron Bridges, Elegant
Coaches, Miller Platform and
Coupler, Westinghouse Air
Brake, Polite Officers, Good
Eating Houses.
TWO PASSENGER TRAINS PASS GUYhRlS
naily. in each direction, with direct connec-
Hons. going Southwest for Clarksville, Ienn' /,
Milan. New Orleans. Humboldt, moDllo
Mempbis and intermediate points, ana ior Az
Arkansas aud Texas points: Going North !,
Tor Rowling Green, Louisville, Cinclnnatl anu
ali noints North and East: Going south, wa
Nashyille for Montgomery, Mobile, New VI,
iasua and intermediate points ana Tor III
Routher, Georgia and Florida points.
Ysu can secure at Guthrie berths In
PULLMAN PALACE CABS WITHOUT ChANGl
To Louisville, Cincinnati, Mempais, Litti'
Rock or Now Orleans. .s,..ss " A
Fer further information, address IN, a
stLARKR, Agent, Guthrie, or Y,
Gen, Pass'r and Il. A.. Louisville. N.Y.
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Notice to Farmers.

AL, Farmers having Pca' GERS, mewerA,
Uity Fire en- nes out OF repa r, eau have them
repaired al homo,by giving me call, or ~
ioa'"s SAMUEL MILLER.
, 1879-05-11
INVOCATION.

ESudgtsted BY 0fautifn! painting entitled
1he 4nsrered Prayer";; and dedicated to The
artist, Hiss Carrie 1Iheeser-1
Come, thou sweet spirit from your realms of light
That lie beyond yon star-illumlned dome!
Come thou TO me. as erst thou didst, and take !
Ne back again to childhood una to homel
Come. hal1owed .shaac. from thal EIysan land
I've grown so weary dwelling here alone!
Come-let me- feel thy dear lips. mother like,
Laid, warm and glowing, fondly on my ownl'
Come thou to mel cannot seek thee there
and wake The happy 1no1hcr-songs OF yorei
Come, and Ill fancy 1'in again chilli, !:
And kreel rue down iu innoceuce once more,
At thy dear side, us in the oIden days.
And lisp the prAy'r that thou didst teach 10 me.
Listening ngnin 10 the sweet t:les that tell
OF Jehovah's land beyond the Jasper Sea,
Where lies tho Golden City OF tho Just,
Where thou artnow 4 dweilez, saintcd one,
Come, bnt foE one short, hapny hour, and bless
With thy foad presence thy still wayward son!
Let Inc out look upon thY face again, j.
Gaze In thine eyes-those tender mother
And forth. made blessed BY IN answered pray er.
1'il 60 where eeE my pilgrimage here lies.
In TIE STUDIO. OWEN IL WILSON.
, 1879-05-11

Gl2d46s OFF PROPERTY ssH' THE
~ PARIS l. DANyiLLE RAILROAD COMPANY.
Circuit Court OF Vermil1ion County, stats
of Illinois.
=, s--, ..--5.'-
Hiram SANFORD etat - j
Paris s Danville Eatlroad Company
Isaiah e. Johnson. trustee,
Paris d Danyille rilroad Company ct H. c'o&s ''1

The undersigned, Special Master In Chancery 40.
a:a Sre Of sic ees nisis s aud s sstsisa
81 S1 CGsr5 In III 9,e f.;,.f At t Ds
ths ninss.srtil day Yt Jnne L. !. 1so At il O'Clock
and Il hs III 81
io ais % f ScM a6 1os 4e .
!Sa: ~ Ths ri, Sasy: '::i!ss
t's1 thence t5Ioasa ~ Counts * vstmitoa: Ela
roaa teset!.eF ith ri rrht siaIaes dSeos
siocl Tools zuarcs na,er1ai;. tsraets,
S!nat!ss nnd S1's III act.on. and ati Usher p:o2eny
ysraSa County! iIinos s.'usi eaass:inE t: oi about
shtnery i've stssk paas sa s4alpnsat isiaa:ns
erssd Ihs se +, sa1 ssa csa aaas and eaupnsn
arsts osrcd s;rara.eiy v atea this Ii ' Tallresi
III M b ass t. A. e!s4V I'D ia iii
f. If ~ way IT. entire y I'll of
ill.,, Il; ;iiS :oSs sxs hapa;ss M A.
fy eusand % say =: &c aa L
& IL &s ,oo. aan s balance 0f II as
ta 81 ns 1c In qs Z
Shall bear 70 The total purchase money o nc
,5:2st y ~ ~ os sS S
y, a9s s,{s {fonscrEns rista or redemption om
uncss fhe bidder Nrst deposit with him ten thoata1d
u9ilas in cash 10 Insure goo faith Vt tlo
ano a, Is tf 70 nd Is upon Tue property sas
y On the coA Property ard seven taoussnd, an1
1se hundred dofsr5 5} the railroad property.
easu SAFE VIII be Hndc subject to alt atns let-Af dne
ahes MhlGh area lien uron tnc property hesso5
oIuefeu foid prior 70 said mortgage. aud nso subect0
a'l lust claims for right way VI said rallruad.
for l!e remainder Ut the purchase morley aeoTe tEe
SO required to b: paid IN cash at the tine Q!
s se "a, ana se eonn:matton tscISol y ayc Pr
the Special Master viii receive ny Of tho bonds nnd
COUPONS SECURED by said mortgage. excn sasa
couis,n ant bond hea: received for suc SUM as the
GoErt shall nud the holder tncrcof Is entitled to r.
cslre from tho proceeds Of such sae upun conurnl
ton of said sale and puyElcnr OF suid sum u hnn-
arSa snousaaa doara to u), tie purchsssffo ..
nsnt 1; Of said propersy: SUBJECT to removal u
,t,r ,tusr or slau Court lnn entire aloant ~. y,
purchase price ,e not paid III uccugl:hee W1tA tuo
esns q sale and upo full payment Of purchase money
lnu lnl! c1lnpance With the tefs OF xnc said Speca!
MISTER Will execute anu deliver decd to the purchaser
y purchasers Of sat1 premises. Further provisions
9 terms OF purchase WILL he maat known BY tht spec1n
laster al ttMe Ut sale.
JAS. i. EAD3
Special Master Ia Ehancesy.
, 1879-05-11

/
CHICAGO. May 1O.~-Iu bringing the sfEatrs of The
Authors Carnival" to Close and before IL
passes from pubic notice. the ladies' Of the Exec
atlye COMMITTEE desire to express through your
columns their high sense of the sndaess Of all the
ti*des and> gentlemen vino by donations and loans
have adcdt IN securing successful results to the en-.
terp1ise they represented, and to. return tneIr
beatty thanss to the same: G. u. Marsh, Lud-
nsto1 n1 WelS WtSss c.; r. T. " Harvey Cos PHIL
- Howell y Co.. Chase i Pate, 4. G. ThroQp,
Thomas Niice i Co-. j. pe1uler It Bro. Lumber
COMPANY, 1ap s, McArthnt Smith . Co., : Martin.
: Co., the Soper i Son j. Co., Hamilton, Ner-
ram j. Co.. thc ktrpy Carpenter company. Ru-
qoiRh ,I.r ra!@etss rete,s Co.; tie %enomnes R,sr
'AyGry H;e;,, 3 Co.. for donations OF lumber;
Feaa co IT, Ffsak poas';s n3s sSi
printing; Gilbert HubOa-d i Co, mssiny teuIs;
". + II. Epperso:, Cream; Hiboard, Spencer s
e.; IN ana Sltchs.. ware; Keller aud idsociety,
cloth; NE Day. stove pipe; Fairbanss, Morse i
Co., Giloert = Co., scales; Goul1 Bros, statues
and bnsts; Hamilton, Trass s Co.. Golden Eas:a
Clothing Store. Hamilton 4 shourds. Putnam
Box Co. Schultz, fsitchle u Duck, Randall &
e.. 9ssteooard boxes; Hart. Austin Il Co..
eTftne; ef naDes Koek D9ssss RSss Rapes CO.. aasay
'Eishsr; Ben; Goaral : c., \: Il. plsck.l!,
1s Franklin; ki,i;, ISSeayh Co., Un.on Coffee =
Spice Mills, .ToWle {; Roper, SptanRes Warner
= Co. T. B.. Miller i Co., tea and coffee;
Ed Lang: charlcs II Haslns, ice.cEeam; J. ": noane,
rassins y W. Neemes, :HamEi., Eckhardt Han.
Ian. confett:oncry; Garnum Bros, baskets aud
toysi spsasnss, Warner = Co., sugar and lemons;
Banss l5ros:N tacks; ColliEs, Bu.-ce + Co.,
stoves: t.. Guh1d t. Co., tubs aad pals; West,
statues aud busts; Clinton Wire Works decorative
wlrc-work; Aor,ln French, dishes aud rlassos for
baseEy; Adams L Wes1lake Manufacturing COM
pany, headlights; Fisk i Co., artificial flowers;
Oyiu.ton, Lemonade GLASSES. Grand Pacific Hotel,
lot OF cake: To6cy,7 trtayer i Co., furnishing
booths; Felix. Marston l. Blur. wood and willow
ware; Gems. Sheridan and Forsyth hags; Erby Il
pettotat, Gossage It CO.. Gunthcr, Hotchkin y
Palmer, use Of booths; and to many others whose
namea cannot ue recalled.
r. =: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
, 1879-05-11
TWILlGHT-MUSlNGs.

Over dreamy silver seas
:. OF the Twilight, lone and far.
Drifts mud burns the golden torch
OF the tremulons Evening. Stor.
How tho clouds Of sunset shone,
As II oil the radiant souls :
OF last Summers roses hloomed
In their pearl and amber shoalst =. ""''a
All! what balm the breezes blow
q. From the deaths OF Apr1l-woods, -
From the boughs OF beechen trees
Growing purple with their buds,
Whispering Of vtolcts
Weakening in thu hollows deep,
Where Dccenaber's lonesome SHOWS
Wrapped them In dreamless sleep;
Hints Of green and scented moss
Hidden In some woodland nook,
Where the tender cowslio starts
4. BY some Wild nlelodious brook.
Fringed with fire OF garnet bloom
All the 1ow1and naples glow,
How the unlike lilies shine, .'.~
With their scrolls Of velvet snow!
Wildwood buds in emerald cells,
Brlmmed with sweets, grew glad again
At the rushing, shining wings
OF the Angel Of the Rain. J.. :.
: What IL there TO make me sad?
Sweet, SO sweet, the robin sings;
'Mtu the hedge c-row's balmy buds -.
Dips In dew his satin wings.
Do sad Memory's Angels come"
From their fair. enchanted lands,
Call In faint and far-off tones,
Beckon with their shadowy hands!
Bury up dead hopes and dreams
Under last year's leaves and enowl
Der the grave let blnebtrds sing,
Violets shine, and soft winds blow.
Do we sorrow for our Dead!
In unendiug, golden calms
Walk they where SWEET music floats
Mid the roses and the palms.
Then be happy as the birds,
Free from cure Us leaves and flowers;
Qnaff the sparkling, rosy wine
OF the merry Springtide hours.
CARRIE F., WHEELER.
, 1879-05-11

CHICAGO, May lo.-Why il it thai our. theatre
managers here do not put On their programmes Of
how many acts play consists? admit that a. l.
general rule theatre-goers know when play is d.
an end, but to show you that there arc exceptions
TO this rule, need only cite here the fact thut 1t
the close Of the third act In s'Lore'' it ooiev,s
last night nearly tho whole house started to leave
thinking the play was ut IN end. This, Of course
created good deal OF merriment on the part ol
who were not SO well posted, and rac ,uttcr's en-,
barrassment might easily have been avoided II
managers would print: on their programmes the
nomoer ot acts in q play. kespectfnlly, ~: L. F.