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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

A boy of twelve years, dining at
his uncle's made such a good din
ner that his aunt observed, "Johnny,
you appear to eat we'll" eyes" "
replied the urchin, 'I've been prac-
ticing eating all my life"
The trouble about takingmedicine
warranted to cure all diseases is that
it may not know exactly what is
wanted of it, and in that case it will
go fooling around in the system
trying to cure you of some disease
that you have not got.
Despite all the evil qualities of the
fly, he is as devoted as Puritan.
You will find him at church three
times a day if you chance to go, and
he never slumbers, like many of
the wicked congregation.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

Senator A. J. Brown, of the First
Senatorial district, the American
says, is now recognized in the Sen
ate as its plumed knight of temper
ance reform. Every town that sends
to the Senate to have a charter re-
pealed for temperance reasons is
backed by the zeal and eloquence of
the Senator.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

Col John H. Crozier, of Knox
vile, discussing the authorship of
the writings attributed to William
Shakspere, closes a late communica-
ton to the Dispatch as follows
The proof that Shakspere is not
the author Of the plays attributed to
him, is very strong, and we may say
overwhelming. Lord Campbell,
formerly Chief Justice of the Kings
Bench, and author of the lives of
the Lord Chancellors and Chief JUS
tees, has said that the author of
Shakspere's plays has made humid
dred and fifty illusions to principles
of law, and that in every one he
was correct-that he understood the
Freemasonry of the law-that is,
technical and arbitrary law-the Sc
crets of the law which none but in
itiated lawyers can understand. Was
Shakspere a lawyer ? If we are to
believe his advocates he had studied
every profession and vocation in life,
and he knew all things. I don't be-
ieve he ever wrote a play. / am
satisged that the author of the plays
attributed to Shakspere was a schol-
ar, a gentleman, a lawyer and a phi
losopher, and Shakspere was none
of these.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

Believers in danger to the earth
from Swift's comet are anxiously
writing to Professor Newcomb, of
the Naval Observatory, to know
whether the said comet is moving
directly toward the earth, and if it
is likely to strike and destroy our
plOba
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

The hunting season in Ireland is
practically at an end, most of the
landlords having gone to Lon
don for the winter.
A negro named Daniel Orr at
tended a dance near Danville, Ala,
Saturday night, and fell dead be-
tween the figures.
It was young housekeeper who
set the cake she had baked for a
party out-of-doors, one cold night,
to be frosted.
The average age of a hog is only
fifteen years. This always consoles
us when we see a man spreading
himself out over four seats in rail
way car.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09
The MORRIOTQWN GAZETTE
Subscription Price, 81.

The engagement is announced of
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, editor of the
New York Tribune, to Miss Jennie
Mills, elder daughter of Mr. D. 0.
Mills, of the Bank of California. The
nuptials it is said will occur in New
York early this month.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

upon Mr.. Wilson the essential inn.
pOrtauce Of having q line Of his own
to the coast, and that Brunswick Is
his opportunity.
II am advised reliably that Mr.
Wadley. has put the Wilson McGhce
people on notice that if they start
the extension from Macon 90 Allan
"a, he viii push his road through
from
CARROLLrON To ROME CHtrrA-
NO1GA.
"All the same, and Macon oytcn-
sion will be made. and that. too as
soon as possible. Mr. WaIlcy's
threat means nothing. for the road
from Chattanooga Co Rome will Doe
built anyhow as soon b. thc Ciuc'u.
natl southern gets into effective
hands and tho Carru''tur extension
viii Dc huilJ when This E. done.
whether the Macon extension rs
made ur not
"lt may be rsmWkcd thHt Mr.
Wilson and his friend, are entirely
able 70 take care of th,m-alrus
Their roads haye only yll,g0D %
mile OF bonds on them and $4,000
-t9cE-bciug a total 0f $4,000 stool,
and bond liability mile. 90 great
deal less than the simple bond I.a.
lihty OF most roads The MANAGERS
'f the road ar. rich. iuII of .ruG.
icnce iu th.ir property which ,hcy
understand 'H..ar-.IF#.un eHua
i've auI Traa.ur lut i.fyrm.n.I
..I reraf-.Uuf
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

"Tm very fond of little boys" she
said, as she tripped on a string
stretched across the pavement. II
feel as if | could eat couple Of 'em
this minute, raw"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

One OF those nice young mon WHO
part their hair in the middle, asked
Mrs. Partinyton the other day now
old she was. and she replied, "lIgh-
ty-thrce. lie hcavcd o sigh and
said, Before : am that old ] shall
be food for worms. La mc. cX-
claimed the old lady, "arc you troub.
led with 'cm2 You should use Mrs.
Winslow NCrmiiuge; aud some OF
Hart's Antibilious Pills would BE-
good for you. lououghtto get ahead
Of them worms at once, and Tho
good old soul moved on.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09
What 1T Does,

Kidney-Wort moves the bowels
regularly, cleanses the blood, and
radically cures kidney diseases, gray
ell, piles, bilious headache, and pains
which are caused by disordered liver
and kidneys. Thousands have been
cured d-why should you not try ?
Your druggist will tell you that it is
one of the most successful medicines
ever known. 1t is sold in both Dry
and Liquid form, and its action is
positive and sure in either form
Dallas, Ter, Herald.
Lung pads and liver pads were
unknown a century ago, but the
foot-pad managed to keep things in
a healthy state Of excitement.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

The committee of citizens OF Chi
cago have decided not 10 have "a
public celebration of the tenth ami
vcrsary of the great fire in that city.
They viii probably erect q m0nu-
ment in memory OF the great dis
aster.
SO many people IN New York
have made up their minds ID attend
the Inauguration ceremonies thnt,
according 90 a railroad official OF
that city, the demand Tor ears % run
70 Washington exceeds anything oi
the kind ever known.
An old lady by the name Of Deni-
son, living ia tho Beaver Dams 81
Jefferson county, claiming % DO 92
years OLD. frequently walks 10 town.
a distance Of six miles.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09

By Snuff or dust OF auy kind
and strong, caustic or poisonous s0-
lutions aggrayate catarrh and drive
il 10 the lungs. Dr Sage Catarh
Remedy cures catarrh by s. mild.
soothing, cleansing aud healing prop
critics. Each package prepare one
pint OF the Remedy ready for usc,
and costs only fifty cents. Sold by
druggists. So positively certain is
IL in It's results that its former pro
prietor used 90 oilcr @ standing rc.
ward Of $500 ior d daso il would not
cure.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1881-03-09
FAOTs AND EANCIEs

ABOUT THE SALE OF THE ATLANTIC,
MISSISSIPPI & OHIO RAILROAD-HOW
ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF CHATrA-
NOOGA ARE AFFECTED.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD
FALL ARRANGEMENT.

On and after Monday, Oct.
ssjs=5s..sswiil Twill LEAVE PORTLAND
----FOR BOSTON at 8.45 a. M,
LOO, $50 p m, arriving at Boston at 1.l5, $50,
500 p. m. Returning, leave Boston at 80 a. m.,
1880, $50 p. m., arriving at Portland at 12.C5.
800, 500. p. N. Portland for Scarborough
Saco, Biddeford and KennebunE, at 8.45
a, M, 90, $50, $50 p. m. For Wells, North
Berwick, Salmon Falls, esrent Falls, Do
yer, New Market, Exeter, Hnverhill,
Lawrence, AndOver and Lowell, at S.45 a.
M, LOO, $50 p. m. For Rochester and Farm
For Alton Bay at S45 a. m, $50 p. m. For
Manchester and Concord (via Lawrence,) at
S45 a. m.; (via New Market Junction. at $50 m.
Morning Train leaves Kennebunh for Port
land at 7.25.
EB-rhe LOO p. m. train from Portland connects
with Sound Line Steamers. The $50 p. m
train connects with All Rail Lines for New
York and South and West.
SUNDAY TRA1NSt Leave P0rtinnd for
Boston at LOO p. M. Boston for Portland at
600 pm.
Trains on Boston & Maine road connect with ALI
steamers running between Portland and Bangor
Rockland, Mt. Desert, Machias, Eastport Calais ST.
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine Central
ton.
All trains stop at Exeter ton minutes for refresh
ments. First class Dining Rooms at Portland,
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
South may be had of m. l.. williams, Ticket
Agent, Boston b Maine Depot, and at Union
Ticket 0lice, 40 Exchange st.
JAS. 7. FURBER, Gen. supt.
$. Fl. STEVENS, Gen Agent. Portland.
oc16 dtf
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I'm BANKRUPTCK.-Di Court of the

Il United States, District of Maine. In the matter
of Hutchins & Graham, Bankrupt.
This is to give notice that petition has been pre-
uary, by Martha E. Graham, of Deering, Bankrupt
individual and a member of the firm of Hntch-
ins and Graham praying that she may be decreed
to have full discharge from all her debts indivd-
ually and co-partnership provable under the Bank
rupt Act, and upon reading said Petition,
1t is ordered by the Court that hearing be hac
D. 1881, before the Court in Portland in said Dis
trct, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and that notice thereof be
published in the Portland Advertiser and the Port
land Press, newspapers printed in said District once
week for three successive weeks, and once in the
weekly Advertiser and Press the last publication to
that all creditors who have proved their debts and
other persons in interest, may appear at said time
and place and show cause if any they have why the
prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
WIN. P. PREBLE,
Clerk of District Court, for said District.
janis, ,22&29&w1t3
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Portland, Bangor & Macllias
STEAMBOAT co.
FOR
ROCKLAND, MT. DESERT. HsHE-
BRIDGE and IIACEHAS.
Winter Arrangement, 1850.
ONE TRIP PER WEEK

<s.szss---- On and after Friday Dec 7th,
..,siSA r. @the Steamer LEWISTON, Capt
Charles Deering will leave Rail-
road Wharf, Portland, every
Friday evening, mt HIS O'Clock, or on ar
rival of Pullman express train from Boston, for
Rocklnnd, Castine, Deer EsIe, SedgwieEx,
20. West EEarbor, Bar Aar5or, HEilibridge,
10nespOrt, and Mnchiaspors.
Returning, VIII leave Machiasport every Mon
day IA Ornin.. al 4.30 O'Clock, arriving in Port
land same evening" connecting with Pullman night
train and early morning trains for Boston and the
West. Will also connect at kockland with Sanford
Line of Steamers, each trip to and from Boston,
Also each trip to and from Bangor and River Land
ings. No Freight taken for Bangor.
For further particulars inquire of
GEO. l.. DAY, Gen. Ticket agent Railroad Wharf
e. GUSHING, General s,anager
Portland, Dec. 10. 1880. dec16dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

Trains leave Portland
n. M. Daily (Night Express from Bangor) for
Saco, Biddeford Portsmouth, Newburyport Sa-
lem, Lynn and Boston. A special Pullman Sleep
ing Car will be ready for occupancy In Portland
at p. m. Week days, and at
II p. m: Sundays, and will be attached
to this train. Passengers have nights rest
and arrive in Boston at $50 am. in season for
all morning trains South and West.
s.45 N. m. Daily except Sundays. For Boston snd
way stations, with parlor arriving at 1.15 pm.
Loo p. M. Daily except Sundays. for Boston and
way stations, with parlor car, arriving at $50
pm, in season for Sound and Rail connections
South and West.
Fer Portland. leave Esestcn,
7.S0 a. m. and 1880 and 100 p. NJ, arriving
in Portland at 12.05, and IL D. m.
The p. m. train runs daily.
Through tickets 10 all points soutia and
West at lowest rates at Depot Ticket Office, Com
mercial street, j. NJ. French, Ticket Master, and
at the Union Ticket Office, z. A. Waldron, Agt.
40 Exchange street.
Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Rertas sold at Depot Ticket OEgce.
LUCIUS FUTILE,
General Passenger and Ticket gent
D. W. SANBORN Master Transportation
oc1S diff
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

MUCH valuable time is saved by promptly
treating Cold at its first appearance. Nothing
takes the place of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for
Coughs, Colds, Irritation of Throat, etc. Price
25 cents. ,,- .t
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
CO-Darinersilin Notice.

fsIHE undersigned have this day formed copart-
a nership under the firm name of BOSWORTH
Il MORSE and will continue the business heretofore
carried on by G. NJ. BOsworth, at new store 591
Congress Street.
G. M. BOSWORTH,
G. F. MORSE.
Portland, Me-, Jan. 1st, 1881.
ian4 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

"Why should red COW give white milk?"
was the subject for discussion in a suburban
agricultural club. After an hours debate the
secretary of the meeting was instructed to
milk the COW and bring in decision accord
ing to the merits of the milk 1t was blue.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
Another Candidate.

By large majority the people of the United
States have declared their faith in Kidney
Wort as remedy for all the diseases of the
kidneys and liver; Some, however, have dis
liked the trouble of preparing it from the dry
form. For such new candidate appears in
the shape of Kidney Wort in Liquid Form. 1t
is very concentrated, is easily taken, and is
equally efficient as the dry. Try it.-Louis-
vile Post.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
Wit and Wisdom.

Josh Billings says that "a good doctor is a
gentleman to whom we pay $3 visit for adj
vsing us to eat less and exercise more
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
On and af.cr Dec. I9th, 1850,
Ssenger Trains leave Portland

Passenger Trains leave Portland
5.05 p. m and for Lewiston via Brunswick.
at 100 a. m. and 11.15 p. m.
For Bangor, Dexter, Wnteryiiie. BeIiast
IL skOwhegan at 2.30 12.4O, and lilo p. m:
For Augusta, HaiiOweli, Gardiner, and
Brunswick at 100 a. IN. 12.4o, 5.15, and
lib p. m.
For RockInud and all stations on Knox & Lin
coin r. r., and for FarDingtOu, via Brunswick
at TOO a. m. and 1910 p. m.
For Fnrn,ing,on, Phillips, Monmouth,
Winthrop, Rendfeld, West Waterviiie,
Nortis Anson nnd Wuterviiie via Lewiston
For synterviiic via Augusta, 700 a. m.
The 11.15 p. M train is she Night Express, with
Pullman sleeping car attached and runs every
night, Sundays included.
Close connections are made at Bangor for all
stations on the Bucksport & Bangor, Bangor & Pis-
cataquis and Il. & N A. Railways: the Maine Cen
trail K. r. forming with the E. 81 n. a. St. John,
nd Maine Railways,
The Provincial & New England All Rail Line
offers By the nass@ shd st oD0 of
two trains each way every week day, and one
every Sunday Glight) between Boston, Portland
and 81. John, Halifax, and all parts of the
Maritime Provinces; trains leaving Portland at
IL. 40 and IL 15 D. IN. The latter making con-
nections with trains for EIouitor, Wooistock,
Fort EairGeie; and Cnribou.
Limited Tickets for St. John and EHnii-
fax OH sale at reduced rates.
Passenger 'Erains arrive i'm Portland as
follows:--Ihe morning trains from Augusta, Bath,
and Lewiston at $50 and $40 a. m. The day
trains from. Bangor, and all intermediate and
branch stations and connecting roads at 12.4o
and 1880 p. m. The afternoon trains from Au-
gusta, Sath, and Lewiston at 5.45 p m. The
Night Pellnlan Express train at $50 a. From
st. John and Halifax at 1880 p. IN. and 1.50
PAYsoN TUCKER suy't
Portland Dec 49, 1880.
dec13 diff
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DIR. RODGERS.
THE NATURAL PHYSICIAN, OF
NO. DEERING PLACE, PORTLAND.
Has Made Some Wonderful Cures, and
the Proof is here:

Mrs. L. of Deering, whose arm was paralyzed, and
who had been treated twenty lone months and given
up as incurable Dr. Rodgers has treated the Lady's
arm sixty days and she has now full control over
it.
Mrs. c. who has been suffering from Dropsy for
lime months, and has had from ten fifteen quarts
OF water drawn at one time every twenty -four days.
has been treated by DR.. Rodgers, ninety days, has
been fully restored to health, without the aid of
tapping
Another lady of Deering, cured of Tumors.
Mrs. B. of Saco, after being treated twenty mine
months by her physician was given up as incurable
Her trouble was Nervous Prostration, and General
Debility Although this old lady was seventy years
OF age to-day she is feeling strong and well she
felt twenty years ago.
Names and residences of the above persons can be
had at the office, and hundreds of Others
Twill clairvoyanty examine the human frame,
giving every ache and pain, for one dollar.
The DR.. can be seen at any time during the day or
evening at
no. DEERING PLACE.
jan1 diff
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

A little girl of 70 years, the daughter of a
clergyman, was asked: "Sadie, does your
papa ever preach the same sermon twice?'
After thinking moment, Sadie replied: Eyes,
1 think he does, but L think he hollers in diff
ferent places
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

Boston, Jan. &c, 1880.
Mrs. Myers: Dear Madam-Haying been afflicted
for several years with piles and having tried numer
Gus remedies without avail 1 was persuaded to try
your drawing and healing salve and am happy to say
has met with complete success.
EDWARD F. KENNEY,
No. Knapp ST., Boston, Mass.
w. 4. Phillips & Co., Wholesale Agents
apb div
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
Boston. Dec. 13 $50.

Boston, Dec. 13, 80.
Mrs. Julye Myers,
Madam,-About the 3rd of Dec. 1879, 1 was tax
en- with swelling in my foot which settled into dry
Gangrene. told that had not "a hours to live
My wife catching at the last straw, applied your
save it kept the Gangrene from spreading any fur
tEer andsaved my life. am years of age and owe
the few remaining years of my life, entirely to you
Yours etc. VIM. Wood
45 Buckingham Street.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
COMPREHENSIVE.
Notice.

NT R. PERCY B. ROLFE is admitted a member
IxE of our firm from January 1, 1881.
TWITCHELL, CHAPMAN & co.
Portland JAN "a, 1881. jan24d2w
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
RAILROADS.
Portland ( OgdGRSDurg Railroad

FALL 81 WINTER ARR
Commencing December 9Th, 1850.
Until further notice passenger trains
sss9eessa9ssssssE will run as follows:
--a- LEAVING PORTLAND
5.4J n. m.-For all statious running through to
SwantOn, w., connecting with b. G. &
NJ. R. r. points, and at st. ,Johnsbury with Day
Express on Passumpsic R. K. for Newport
and Montreal.
2.4J p. m.-For Fabyan's and intermediate
stations.
ARRIVING AT PORTLAND:
lilo a.m.-From Fabyan's and intermediate
stations.
$50 p. ni.-From Swanton, Vt, and all stations
on through line.
j. HAMILTON. Sup't
Portland. Dec. 4, 1873 dec4dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

bDVH
WIN. A. QUINCY. zsoorm Al, Printers'
Exchange No. ats ExchRnge Street.
w. III. OHLER. Sewing Machine Repair
err, Marie's Terrace. i'm tfle Rear of 292
Cengress Street. my24d1y
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
DANDRUFF.

Is Removed by the Use of Cocoaine.
And it stimulates and promotes the growth of
the hair.
BURNETTS FLAVORING EXTRACTS
are the best.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

$1,000 REWARD P0r any Ssens Of ro;1s Car
Ulcers Assesses Sores of long standing Erysipeas
Piles, Salt Rheum, Soft and liberated Corns, Chill
blains, Inflamed Joints, Frost Bites, etc. Mrs
Julye Myers Drawing & Healing Salve fails to cure
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

A gentleman was complaining on Change
Yesterday that he had invested rather large
sum of money in Wall street and lost it all
A sympathizing friend asked him whether he
had been "b1ll" or q "bear," to which he
replied Neither; was lackass. Chi
caoo Times
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
TRY THE BOSTON BATTERY.
Health lis Wealth

DIR. e. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TIRE AT
MENT; specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con vul
sions, Nervous Headache, Mental Depression, Loss
tary Emissions, Premature Old Age, caused by
over exertion, self-abuse, overindulgence which
leads to misery, decay and DEATH. One box will
cure recent cases. Each box contains one months
treatment. One dollar box, or six boxes for five
dollars; sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
each order received by for six boxes, accompan-
led with five dollars, will send the purchaser our
written guarantee to return the money if the treat
nent does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued by
all druggists in Portland and everywhere.
JOHN W, PERKINS & CO., General Agents.
sep6deow&weow1y ortland.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

A capable cook and good second girl. Both
IA must bring satisfactory references. Inquire
at NO. 156 HIGH STREET.
dec27 diff
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Rn0L RindarS.

Real Estate Agents.
k9EsN q. REs0CTER, No. 93 Exchange
dsrael,
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

Postlethwaite on "Refraction" Grigsby-
''Hullo, my Jellaby, you here! Come and
take dip in the briny, old man. I'm sure
YOU look as if you wantedit." Postlethwaite-
Thanks, no. 1 never bathe. l always see
myself SO dreadfully foreshortened in the
water. you know!'-London Punch
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29
10 Let.
WANTS.
Wanted.
w Wanted.
Rooms Wanted.
WANTED,

- OR Rooms in Central Location, suitableo
- Housekeeping. Address ROOMS, Press Off
jan5 diff
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Iiebig Co, IS Coca Beef Tonic

Has received Highest Medals at Principal
Expostions and is endorsed and prescribed by
the Medical Faculty here and abroad as the
standard Tonic.
1t embodies the nutritiye elements of the
muscular fibre, blood bone and brain of care
fully selected healthy bullocks, combined with
the powerful tonic virtues of the Coca, or
Sacred Life Plant of the Incas, and a ch ice
quality of Sherry Wine.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

1.-TWO tenements on High St. Sebago water and
a Gas Furnaces in cellar Stable for one tene-
ment. Apply to w. II. SIMONTON, 3O4 Com
mercal st. oct27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-29

III reply 10 Cne answer WHICH was given
him, exclaim contemptuously: 'Oh, only
himp'
We knew that Litton and the Colonel
were acquainted, but we did not know with
what reciprocal cordiality they hated each
other.
"Well, Pm glad the Colonel's come," said
my wife. "He's " c., is he not. Mr. Lit
tOn?''
"If he is it stands for Very Cantankerous,"
replied that gentleman acidly; che often
gets cross enough, but he has never sue
ceeded to my knowledge in getting the Vic
toria Cross"
Here was state of things! In party OF
fourteen animosity between two persons
may pass unnoticed, but in party of five
and Litton's tongue was like an asp's.
81 know you will be civil to any guest in
my house, Mr.. Litton,' murmured my wife
sweety as the Colonel and his wife, after
some delay, entered the room.
"Tvegot your slippers on exclaimed that
warrior, as he shook hands with me, "and
Mrs. Tiffiin has got your wife's. We were
wet through"
"But you don't mean to say you walkedp'
"We have walked from Waterloo Place.
think Julia's nerves are little upset; just
give her glass of champagne, will you?
Thank you, yes, I'll have one, too, though I
have no nerves, thank Heaven-the fact is,
our carriage and horses have gone down the
steps of the Duke of York's Column. We
only jumped out ourselves just in the nick
of time"
"Good gracious! But the coachman?' ex-
claimed my wife.
''Oh, he's all right; we left him on the
first landing-it's pretty broad, you know
along with the debris. There were plenty
of people and We could do no good, and you
know l always make point of being on
time everywhere"
Litton held out his watch and exhibited
it to the company as though he were a
cheap jack and wanted to sell it.
why, yes, that's true admitted the Col
Onel, "we're an hour late"
But how did this shocking accident come
to passT' said |.
"Well, we ddn It know where we were,
but the coachman thought we were in Ira
falgar square; it was a spacious thorough
fare of some kind, because the carriage had