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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
County Cow,'i orders:
or MI VIRGINIA. .

CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA *
= COUNTY OF JEFFERSON,
In the County Court, May Term, ISL.
Nto Term of said Court continued and held
the nth day of May, 1851.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROAD SURVEYORS.
OpprREp. That tile Surveyors Of Roads in this
County. I'M their orders On Tic County, shall
state the tire. place and by whom J. cSaHd work
was done.
TIC Court adopts the following rgteS If r1m-
pensation for work OF the public rodds cd tilN
county:
For wagon and four horses rnd driver $500
per day. o.
- For cart. horse and driver. $50 per day.
For pillow, two horses afid driver 500 Ter
o' For coop two hdrsrs and d5ytr 800 ser
al For Surveyor for Superintendent 500 per
day
0" For labor of one person S1.c0 rtr dcy:
For blasting work So per day.
Orprerp. That all Surveyors Of Roads in
this county shall within ten day. after they are
notified of their appointment 70 take the oath
of Office rs prescribed in ciigTief ~. section 70
of the Acts of 1928. and return a copy OF said
CitL trthc ClefR Of tho County Court t. be
fled in his office. All Road surveyors who
have not complied with this order, are required
to do 50 within 90 days from this date. The
said SURVEYORS of Roads are required To make
annually Al the May Term a report as required
nv Section Is. Chapter 1911 Of the Acts q 1878
before their bills will he aUdited
Ma Koyf Surveyor viii be aLtred % hire
extra labor or to make purchases to b. charged
To the road fund of his District, without nrst
having obtained written authority from the
County Court, setting forth the amount re can
eXpend.
No Surveyor or sub SCrreyor Will re allowed
10 employ his own wagons, teams, piows' carts
or scrapers. except IN proportion 70 lis amount
of labor a. cQn,psred with Others.
No Bead Surveyor will Be allowed to pur-
cho.e tools and charge them TO his District un-
III authorized To do so blythe Justices OF his
District. ard safd -lrolint Will not be allowed
until the Surveyor has given his receipt for the
same 90 be fled in the office of the County
Clerk.
Road Surveyors will be required 20 return an
itemized account Of all expenses on oath.
copy-Teste,
r. \. MOORE,
Clerk OF County Court.
May q. lo3l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
gERKELa: C0tAfr IrEMg.

From the H,iqeorRe"t;
Nj !. z. Sthmp was reelected ccpnty
superintendent by g decided w"jority.
DR.. J.. II. Stehlcy, died at his residence
near Fallir~ Waters, in this county, on
Monday last. lie was an cStimable citi-
zen. and represented this county in the Leg
islatte sdn'e wears ago.
The court continued in session. dhtil Mon
day evening. There being a hnniber 0
eases that Judge Faulkner could not try,
Judge Hoge was elected special Judge, and
from the appearance Of Hhe order books,
mus. have done u g1ol dl. , work on M)n-
day.
The first Exhibition, or Sheep Show Of
the Berkeley County Wool Growers Associ-
alton. held ON the Fair Ground, Wednesday
and Thurs lly. WAS q success. as far as the
exhibition of tine sheep, agricultural nipple
mentS. g.. was concerned. The very IN
element v~catl,vt. hoveyes. prcycrtcda large
attendance. On Thursday afternoon, Nj.
JOS. Nanmctre had his year old Span
ish buck ,hcared on the grounds, and the
fleece weighed seventeen pounds. Nr. Van
metre purchased this bulk from Mr.. Logan
O>OUrn. OF JEFFERSON. last august. 0tNtl-
teen pounds OF wool from Il one year old
shesp. is something to talk about. \ very
interesting, eloquent arl instructive adj
dress. which was received with marked at
%tention. was delivered by Nj. l. b. Saod-
grass, Corresponding Secretary, after which
Mr.. Stuckey, entertained the audience for
half IN hour in some wcll-timed and inter
cst;ng remarks on sheep culture. Premi-
ums were awarded Mcssrs. Jacob Ropp,
James VI. Vanmetro. :. 4. Cockaync, Jao.
f. Snodgrass, Jacob Miller, Faulkner x
Griffith, Joseph Naamctrc, all w. II.
Kilm-r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
Notice 90 -Trespassers.

I HAVE heretofore warned persons against
Il trespassing upon my bot adjoining Mount
Parvo." l again give notice that will prose
cute offenders. Some depreiations have been
committed by unknown parties the past week
or two. A reward of IS viii be pefd for infor.
nation that will lead TO the apprehension anc
conviction of such as were guilty of cutting
and carrying away the grass from my lot OF
for such as shall hereafter so offend, or in any
other manner injuriously trespass upon my
premises. y.
NInV Dc ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
The Az.cl$can Revised Ntpr Testament

The Literary Revolution i prompt with
is edition of the Revised Testament. The
British monopolists unclaimed" their cdi-
ton on TIC morning Of May goth, and at 3
80 p. NJ, The same day, the American edi-
ton was al ir type, ard CT tie various edi-
tons of the entire Testament, and the Cos
pcls published separately as many Is 10000
copies Il day will be manufactured til the
demand is met. The prices for Int Very
handsome yiitions, in type nearly double
the size of the British edition, are as fol-
lows:
The New Testament complete for 10 cents.
The Go>pels complete for : cents.
The Gospels separately, each for . cents.
hnl is yarioGS films AMI STYLES. up to
full Turkey Morocco, gilt edge, fcl TIE new
and old versions on pages facing for $50.
This edition is for sale by the leading
booksellers of the United States or they
viii be sent by mail on receipt Of price.
Liberal terms are allowed to clubs. Ad-
dress, American Book Exchange, 764 Broad
way, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

l. what a lady of Boston said % her hus-
band when he brought home ONE medicine
TO cure her Of sick headache and neuralgia
which had made Eer miserable for fourteen
years. II the first attack these&ftes, 1t was
administered 20 her with such good results,
that she continued is use until cured, and
made so enthusiastic in its praise, hat she
induced twenty-five of the best families in
her circle % adopt il Is their family meli-
cine. That stuff" is Hop Bittcrs. '-Taa-
dlri.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
WINCHESTER ITEMS.

From the Ners:
The Great Council of |. o. r. NJ. OF Nir-
ginia in session at Norfolk elected {. A: b.
Caffroth Great Chief of Records, and Hen
~ Kinzell Great Keeper OF Wampum.
The Dedication of the tomb of the Ash
by Brothers. with addresses, music, a poem,
&c. on the 9th of June-l9th anniversary
of the death of Gen. Turner Ashoy. \
grand military and civic pageant.
Mr.. Henry Benton Willis, of this place,
fell dead in this county, about SIX miles
from Winchester, last Saturday morning:
He had been visiting in the country and
was on his way home when he stopped al
Mr.. Nails and dropped dead.
From the Tines.
The Winchester Light Infantry will 60 to
Frederick city on the 2nd Of June.
Jerry Ficklin on Wednesday was SEN
fenced by the Corporation Court TO three
years in the Penitentiary.
The poles and wires for the telephone
line from Rock Enon Springs to this city
are being erected.
The well-knowu Chrisman farm lying on
Valley turnpike south Of Stephens City has
been purchased privately by J. NJ. Long, Of
the executors Of d. Richey for $4,000.
Rev Mr. Branch, Of Loudoun county,
will preach the commencement sermon to
the pupils of Fairfax Hall, a 1.-THE LouGoun
street Presbyterian Church, Oh Sunday
morning next, at II o'clock.
The Ladies' Ashby Memorial Committee
have received through Col. w. r. Denny,
from Rev. James b. Ayirelt, Of Sligo, Nd,
Sl69. 7j-collected by him several years ago,
when the Memorial scheme now brought to
a successful termination was first suggested.
4 gentleman who has recently Travelled
in the best wheat sections of Indiana, Ohio
and Pennsylvania, informs us that the crop
along the railroad between Harper's Ferry
and Winchester Is far superior in appear
ance 90 any he saw in the States named.
We learn it is probable that the Valley
REGIMENT will be sblc to effect a partial or
ganization here on the corning riNth of
June, and parade as a regiment, thus adding
to the interest Of the occasion, Everything
indicates q handsome parade and a repeti-
ton of those imposing demonstrations for
which Winchester has become noted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

A.hcry Is -oV enjoying g ir,t-class sem
sation Nessrs. Coabliue and Platt, who
recently abarlored their seats in the sen
ate are there. with the assistance of Vice
President Arthur. Gov. Cornell and other
prominent stalvart friends, making the
greatest effort q a Hf, time to secure
again whet they threw away in a pei.
They want q reelection 50 Us to call it a
yinIicatiou of themselves and a candemna-
ticu of the President. Gen. B.. +. Butler
Is backing Mr.. Conkling wish advice, and,
us said, putting him in possession Of facts
tending o. q serious disturbance of the Pres
iden,ial serenity. Tire Garfield administra-
ton Is less than three months old, vet She
heado &C. according % stalwart testimony, is
everything bad, and Mr.. Blaine, the power
behind thctbrone, the very quintcssence Of
~crookeduess. The democrats Of the coun-
try are from au cmiuence of good behavior
behold the wrangle with equanimity.-
Malone ought TO be mad because not inyi-
ted 70 add the magic of his presence to the
Conkling coterie and the genius of his bar
gain-makiug 70 the scheming at Albany.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Two weeks sincea gentleman of Loudoun
county. Ma. sent TO Senator Vance, Of North
CaroiinA ID postal card. on which was writ
ten the following " Please send me your
speech ON 'Aat id dog, NahoEe" The
postal was stepped at the Washington post
office, ard "a special agent, VIM. +. Hender-
son, detailed for the purpose, discovered the
sender % Doe Mr.. John Carmichael, of Mid
dleburg. LoudoUa county, Va. Mr.. Hem
derson q few days ago swore out a warrant
against Mr.. Carmichael before L. :. Com
missioner Fowler, Of this city, charging
him with sending an indecent postal card
through the mails. The warrant was placed
mthe hands Of Us Deputy Marshal /. c..
O'Neal, who left here this morning to make
the arrest.
Mr. Carmichael Is q sou-irlaw of Hon.
j.. Il. Tucker.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

The steamer Nictoria, wih SN h&nared
excursionists on board, went 20 pieces ashort
distance below Gssyjo, Canada on Tues
day evening lsse T~o haRdred and fifty
corpses have beep sccaredl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

One good effect of the revision OF the BIZ
BILE the editors, in order TO critically mo-
rice 81, will be obliged 20 read the old and
the new. And this may materially elevate
the tone OF journalism.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Those who have been getting comfort
from the prematere report that the New
Revision Of the Bible had abolished Hell
and ansfAilated the Devil will De set back
"a pcg or two TO find that Hell and the Devil
arc I'm Si1tg goo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Gen Badcau-Gnuts biographer-hav-
ing been sent as Minister thereto, throws
some light on the remark that there is
something rotten in Denmark says the
Richmnnl Ntlie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

a GOOD deal is said about the Coukllng
Coup-but ii is not at an intended % recall
90 the reader Mr.. Blaine's famous speech IN
which ne hkcued Mr.. Coakliag % q turkey
goblcr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Il is said the barrel of Bay Rum Which
has recently helped 20 bring the Treasury
Department into bad odor was purchased
for secretary Sherman. The recent date OF
It's purchase precludes the idea that it was
intended lor use during those detachable In
teryicws with Eliza Observation-Disclosures
Jark-browed Sapphira.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

The Washington Capdoiretefs to Roscoe
ConkliHg IS the oiled and curled AsSyrian
hnN nfTuca.1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Francis Lightsoot Lee, a member of the
distinguished Lee family of Virginia, 4
de scendant of a signer of the Declaration of
independence, and brother of Richard
Henry lee, president Of the Lewistown
pa Steel Company. died in Philadelphia
Monday, from consumption, aged A years.
The interment will be at LeEiStown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

The Lynchburg Troiaian makes an edi-
torial statement that Gen. Malone was liv-
ing in that city during the canvass between
Walker, democrat, and Wells, republican,
for gubcrnatorial honors, aud that he Ma
hone discharged every colored mali employ
ed on the railroad at tina. point that voted
for Wells. This does not look like the gen.
eral cared much for q " free ballot and fair
count TgVltJn Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
Poor NdhO~e.

The Valley ~TJrgiaiaa, the leading Repub-
lean paper m Virginia, refers to the Ma
hone party in that Ssate as an orphan
Democratic faction and to Gen. Malone.
as one " without political home or party
friends in the body to which he bad been
chosen to represent fhe state where he
quietly awaited "scmc fortuitous develop
ment that would justifying him in locating
himself and being "vicjously assaulted by
one of the professional Democratic sladja-
tors Of the South, was forced, in self
defence, 10 a p~rccipitate declaration of
sentiments which at once struck q symra-
thctic chord in the Republican party and
attracted 10 him friends in that |organiza-
ton" Up TO this point ne was the admi-
ration of the Tlyey Irgnitt. But says
that paper:
lie advanced. and his advance was
mysterious political alchemy his especial
political fayori,cs turned up as the
Republican caucus nominees for two of
themes important and potential offices in the
gin ol the body i'm which hC bsd the dctcruiii-
ing vote. Not satisfied with this. and forget
ting thc dignity ot his high position. hc enter
linto 90 scramble Tor Tire small pos, office, OF
the S.atc. where the cmoiument, are not at
tuctive 0r worth considering Republicans
and Democrats had to give way at his request
to the faithful OF thc Nraiju>,crs. l. was
sent ahr1di tISt The patronage Of the govern
mcut iu Nir-.uiu waste he under his control.
and bon ycriheauun ci tuis the dClpitlJcd post
AH-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
RWStAesS Change.

T1HF Prtg firm of Merchant ( Mitchell Was
/ dissolved bv nu,tM ctnstnt, Nay lst,
1881. The Drug Business will be continued in
all It's branches, at the cid stand Icy the under
signed. who hopes, by prompt and careful at
( ntioa 10 bGSncSs. ana fair dealing C merit
the patronage of former customers ahG tho
public gtftfa9y. H.. b.. MITCHELL"
Nav ~ II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Col Thos. a. Scott, cN-Prcsidcut Of the
Pennsylvania and numerous herrailroads.
and justly regarded as one of the most re-
markahle men of thc age, died al his coun-
Try rc,idenCe near Philadelphia, on Satur-
day c~ycnisg le-t in his 57th year. lie We.
"a self-made man-arose from obscurity and
poverty 90 prominence, usefulness, ana im-
mcasc wealth, and even midst the cares and
~perplcxiies Of responsible, mind and body
taxing dut;es was no, iorgetful of tho>e in
the humber walks of life who were friends
of his youth or Acquaintance OF lang sync.
Among his last acts ot % public nature were
liberal distributions ct money among cduca.
tioual institutions, notably $4,000 &C. Wash.
iDg.0u * Lee University.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
KCE CRE.E.w.

lJYICE CREAM PARLORs are opened i.l
WI the sel-OD. ladies and Gentlemen ,-
now be accommodated with the hest lce. feHN
Cusianl AMI Ices. Also Nnlhnr fariie
Families furnished With Ornamental anu
Cakes. Cream and Ices Oh short notice az
reasonable terms. GUSTAV hip'
Nav z. ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

The New York H7eId, that has the rep
utstion of following rather than leading
public opinion, warmly supported Gen.
Malone when he went over to the Republ-
cans in the Senate. Now that he is no lon
ger potential in National or state politics,
the Herald has turned It's back upon him
and sli,orially refers 20 the republicans
bargain with the General as 'the dubius
alliance with N.Ame whom finally they
cast away ~ though ,hcy had never regard
cd him as more cham q puppc, ora counter
iu % gambling game
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

The Senate Of tho United States adjourn
"a sine dc on the 10Th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Rev. James p. Smith, pastoLof the Pres
bytcyiau church in Fredericksburg sails
Coz Europe June In the steamer Bothnla,
90 De- absent about four months. Mr.. Smith
Is known Co many of "a readers as a Cap
tain ON the staff o, Gen. Stonewall Jackson
one Of the brayest and most trusted of
chat distinguished military family. He Is
tine stated clerk or secretary of the Virgin
DO synod
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
E'I0egiRg Match fArtteG'

invite c6n,pGtitors in the United States
W to trial Of rl6ws within one mile OF
Charlestown against the Advance and the
Oliver" PloSs. Al We ask = that thos' who
desire 10 enter into competition with Us name
the dcpth and NidtA fbty wish TO pillow, and to
Summit Point, w. Va
General Agent for the Advance, and Agent Tor
The oliver for Jefferson Cdd:>y- West Va.
May u. ISSl-3m@
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
FIRMS W:f.s'TED!

-FOUR GOOD FARMS in the same neighbog-
Il hood for my customers.
J. II. BRISTOR,
Real Estate Agent,
Martinsburs, ". Va.
May o. 1SSl-lt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28

Whether Conkliug be returned 20 the
Senate or not an iu,erneciuc strife Is 90 90
GA in TIE Republican party. Gorham-
staluart ConEing-9Iahone editor ot tse
Nl'oarl RepujiicaD and caUccs nominee
for Secretary Of the Scuate-says Thcrc
is room in q ten acre iot toroHe Republican
party 90 je led by Che administration.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-05-28
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & CAPS,
ROCERTE



Tobncccs, Confectionery,
| re. that 7 have ever shown to the public. For
the RSrciit of the public ! quote prices below,
10 compare with prices You have been paying
! Dry Goods, Notions. CEohipn Hgt Il shoe Prize.
Calicdes. Gle VI: Yard-widc Cottons, nc.
All Wool Cashuieres from Joe. Ia sl.OJ per sd.
dress Goods front Sc. 90 25c per yd.
Al Wool Cassimcre G0c. yd.
CcttcrriCs friu, l2lc. 10 35c. per yd.
Towels &C.; Cents J Hose e.. per pair.
Ladies Hose 7c. per pair.
4 Nicc Suit Of Mems Clothing for -, -.
Gents Hats from ioc. To- 500.
Two Sp0ols Cotton for 90.
CARPETS from 25c. TO Sl.25.
Ladies Shoes 9Oc.; Gents do. sl.cp.
Ovtrulrs &c. per pair Drawers 25c. per pair.
Broccry anil TDJqcco Priro.
Enterprise Roasted Coffee 2pc Per pound.
O. h. lsc
Rio. Green l3c
y. O. Brown Sugar 81
Very Light o.
Coffee 4. lie
Crushed lie
Honey Drip Syrup Joc. per gallon.
Essence Coffee 2jc. per dozen boxes.
Canned Tomatoes, the best, l2lc. per can.
Good Tobacco, SOC. per pound do. D.. per plug
Grayely Tobacco $l!OO pr. H.; Jacksdn's do. TOO
Pride Of Virginia Smoking Tobacco zoe per lb.
White Wash Brushes from loc 10 500.
Brooms from l5c. TO 45c.; GOVf Tea, SOC. perlb
All kinds of Crackers and C5kes from 10 to 5ac
Green Apples, the finest kind, SHE. per peek.
Motto Quick SALES and Short Profits.
Goods delivered III the Corporation, as alway'
have 4 Porter"
NIMROD~ TRTSSELL,
Proprietor.
Luther J. Etchison,
Thne- B Timberlake. As.istants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-07-16

ture puzzle. A core Of sand is put in the
mold-for the statue is to be hollow-and
little holes are to be drilled in it near the
bottom to permit the air to pass out as the
red hot metal is poured in; otherwise
there would be an explosion and general
smashing of things. Even with all the
precaution which skill and experience
have taught foundrymen to use, explosions
sometimes occur.
When the mold has been prepared, as
above described, it is inclosed in a large
iron flask or box and lowered by means
of crane into cellar near the furnace
which contains the molten bronze. The
stream of cleaning metal is then turned
on and it finds its way into every part of
the mold. The metal cools in a day or
two, the iron flask is raised from the eel
lar, the mold is taken off in pieces, as it
was built up, and the statue is finished off
and shipped to its destination.
1t is worthy of note that American
fouuderies can cast bronze statue cheap.
er, quicker and better than it can be done
abroad. Pure bronze is 80 per cent. cop
per and 10 per cent. tin, but many foreign
foundries use lead or some alloy on ac
count of the high price of copper in theil
markets. This spurious bronze is easily
detected by its dull, dingy appearance.
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Severely Taxed,

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has never been so severel y taxed in
the transmission Of telegraphic matter as
it has been since the attempted assassina-
ton of the President. On July and 3
there were 444 900 words-or about 200
solid newspaper columns-of press matter
transmitted from the Western Union office
at Washington. In addition to this 9,Oll
private kilograms, including those sent and
received, were successfully handled. On
the 4th instant there were 214,OOO words
of press sent and :, 1904 messages exchang-
ed; on the 9Th the press handled reached
nearly 100000 words, while the private
business aggregated !, 1923 messages. The
largest number of words sent by the COM
pany from Washington in one day prevl-
Gus to the I'd inst. was 100000 words
These were dispatched on the day of Gen.
Garfield Inauguration. The regular force
of the Washington Office being too small
to handle the immense quantity Of matter
which was so suddenly filed for transmits
sion on Saturday, assistance was immedI-
ately obtained from Baltimore, Philadel-
phia and other adjacent points where
operators were not so badly needed. Each
of the principal journals throughout the
United States has had from three to seven
correspondents on continuous duty in
Washington since last Saturday. In ad-
dition to the business above mentioned
the other telegraph companies had all they
could handle, and the New York Associa-
ted Press has sent and received daily over
its special wire from $4,000 to 10000
words, the bulk of which was in regard to
the attempted assassination. This sur
passes by far even the wonderful work
done during the Chicago and Cincinnati
conventions, and would have been impos-
sible without the use of duplex instruments
and other new telegraphic inventions.
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Fairly Beaten.

Goethe was one evening interrupted,
while absorbed in literary work, by "a caller
from America. When the caller was asked
by servant if he hae any special bust
nese, he replied, "Only to see the poet.
Goethe was vexed at the interruption,
and showed it plainly. Coming hastily
into the room without word of greeting,
he seated himself abruptly on stool, as
if saying, eff you only wish to see me, look
at me-"
The visitors impudence was sublime.
He proved himself master of the occasion.
In perfect silence, like Goethe's, he rose,
took lamp from the table, and walked
slowly around the poet, looking at him from
every point of view.
Goethe was conquered by this GOODNESS.
He burst into hearty laugh, and began
to converse in his pleasant style. The
visitor proved to be an agreeable compan-
ion, and Goethe was amused at his impu-
dence. Youths Companion.