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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
A WELL KNOWN LADY
E,esp<s the Grave, and Prays for her De-
ltveror.
SPASMS.

Mrs. {. A. Mcllwain. OF Fergusonyilie, Deia'
ware county, y. T., writes :"only afew days De-
fore commenced using the 'Favorite Remedy :
in one OF my spasns and sinking spells, my
friends thought 1 was dead, and gave AZ the at
tempt TO restore me TO consciousness am con
ildent that n I had not taken your medicine "fay-
orite Remedy" during my periods OF critical III
ness should never have recovered.
That the Lord may bless you ana
increase your means OF doing good Is my daily
prayer, and may many We: unborn praise the raw
orite Remedy and its discoverer.n
THE RUBY RIVER.
To keep the blood pure, is the principal end OF
the inventions and discoveries in medicine. To
This object probably no one has contributed more
signally than DIR. David Kennedy, of Rondoui,
NY, An the production Of medicine which has
become famous under the title OF the "favorte
Remedy" II removes all tsParIties OF The Blood
regulates the disorded Liver and Kidneys, cures
Constipation, Dyspepsia, and all diseases anu
weaknesses peculiar to females
aSwhsn inquiring Of your druggist Tor TINS
new medicine, avoid mistakes by remsm0ering
the name. Or David Kennedy 5 "Fsyorite Rene
DIV, and the price which Is one dollar bottle,
and that the doctors address is Rondout, New
Nork-Ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Guardians Sale.

PURSUANT 10 license from the Judge OF
Probate for the Comfy of Oxford, shall sell
al public auction, on the premises, on the ninth
day Of June next, at two O'Clock in the afternoon,
unless previously disposed OF at private SAFE, me
following described real estate, viz "A house,
stsb,e and work shop, with about four acres OF
land. situated in Brown6eld village, in the town
OF Brownfeld in said county, Il Ing the home
stead of Nathaniel Pende xter, late oil Brownheld,
Al the time OF his decease; the same being SUBJ
ject 10 . mortgage OF about t305,
ELI u. BEAN, Guardian.
Brownfeld, May G, les1.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
April 10, 1881.

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed the
trust of Executor of the estate of
FIREMAN HOLLIS, late OF Buckfed.
In said County deceased by giving bond as the law
Directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO the estate Of said deceased to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon TO exhibit the sameto
ISAAC c. MORRILL,.
Aprjl 10, 1881.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

No DocroRs NEEp APPLY to me to get
their living. The only doctor l have Is
Sulphur Bitters. They cured me OF Dys-
pepsia when the Doctors all faiied.-
treOrge Paige, Rochester.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
PENSIONS

Secured. Also Bounty, Back Pay, Increase Of Pen
sions. New and Honorable Discharges, Patents.
etc. Thousands entitled. New Laws. Now is the
Tine Do not delsyi Soldiers Widows, Chill
dren, Parents. Brothers and Sisters entitled
Have YOUR claim Investigated, Apply at once
send ~ stamps for blanks and instructions, m
plets, TO JENKINS A. FITZ6fRtl0, u. S. Claim and
PafSn. Attorney, p. u. BOX 72O, Washington, ID u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

His text was, ''what doest thoa here,
Elijah:" He divided 1t into two heads
"First, my brethren" said he "let US con-
slider what Elijah did hear; and secondly,
what he didn't hear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Secretary Window is entitled to
the thanks of an exasperated public.
He has ordered that the coinage OF
the three.cent nickel piece be discon-
tinued.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
IT'S RELIrF AND CURE AS CERTAIN AS DA
FOLLOWS DAY. WITHOUT ANY OPERA
TON OR HINDRANCE FROM LABOR.

Since the reduction Of nr. shermsn's terms
thousands are crowdiug upon him for treatment
gladly thi ing away their gripping, irksom' uIs-
drifting and life furnishing trus.es. HIS u,N
nent for this affection makes the patent com
Portable and safe IN che performance OF every
Kind OF exercise or labor. IL u a grand thing /,
and those who are rup'urrd AZ 10. h"t pi"'NS
Ibemselv,s with II must endure the dangers Of
thai precautions affection and tn use OF uu-ses
all through life. Thousands OF those cutef Ri'e
the most natteripg testimonials If eratl' hde 70
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

THE PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thou
sands who were suffering from dyspepsia,
debility, liver complaint, boils, humors,
female complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to
any address. Seth W. Fowle 4 Sons,
Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

FHk subscriber hereby gives public rotieeth
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge o.
Probate for the County OF Oxford and as sumed the
trust OF Administrator of the estate of
SAMUEL kNFLAND. late II Hartford,
in said County deceased by giving bond a. the law
directs; he Therefore requests all persons who
indebted 10 the estate OF said deceased to make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon TO exhibltthe same to
RUFUS PRINCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

A poor excuse is better than none. We
hear of man who justifes his meanness
towards his wife by asserting that he and
she are one, and therefore by refusing 10
furnish her with money he practices
the virtue of self-denial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

THE Subscriber hereby gives pu"lic notice = NJ
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County OF oxford. and assumed
the trust OF Adminstrat'r OF the estate of
CHARLES WARREN, late az Hiram,
ia SAID County, deceased by giving bond "a the
law directs: he therefore requests all persons In
debted 20 the estate Of said deceased 10 make
immediate payment and those who have any de-
mands thereon 70 exhibit the same In
CHARLES A. WARREN.
AprU 10 ISL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
ATTENTION.

vUNHE subscribers desiring TO make change In
Elliott 4 StowelI, South Paris to make Immediate
payment All bills not paid by Jan. /, ISL, viii
be lett with an attorney 10 collect.
EIIUIoTT y eTOWFLT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County OF Oxford and assumed
the trust of Administrator Of the estate OF
GARDNERF RUNDLETT, late OF Mexico.
In said Coulty, deceased, by giving bond as the
law directs ne therefore requests all persons in
debted to the estate of said deceased 10 make i'm
mediate payment; and those who have any de.
mands thereon, 10 exhibit the same TO
OSCAR 4. TRASK.
April 10 1881
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Dyspepsia and Indigestion are simply a
lack of pepsin, or gastric fluid In the stom-
ach. Balls Digestive Salt (patented) sup
plies this want. and is besides an agreeable
condiment, consisting of Pure Pepsin and
best English Salt. See advertis emeut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

MAY This is the month in which the
Trailing Arbutus is sought. Also, in this
month, the front gate begins 10 exhibit
signs OF wear. The weather prophets
guess at .'balmy atmosphere" for May, aud
the poet writes his usual Lovely May"
verses for the village paper. This is all
right; but If you are wise you will get q
bottle OF Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and
use them as directed, TO ward of Jaundice,
Liver Complaint and BiliouSness, conse-
quent upon the warm temperature of this
month. Only 80 cents a bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
AGENTS WANTED for the
REVISED NEW TESTAMENT,

az made BY the most eminent scholars OF England
and America. Half the Price Of Corresponding
English Edition Large type, linen super-cslen-
dered per. elegant binding. A separate Com.
prehensire History Of The Bi6le and It's Trsnsla-
IONS" including q fall account Of the HeD Reris-
ion given to subscribers.
Best chance for agents ever offered. Send
stamp for part iculars 1t once.
The Henry Hill Publishing Cs.s Nor.
vvfchs Conn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

A church never splits on account OF its
numerical strength. 1t is only when two
deacous can't decide which Que il TO boss
the sexton that need is found for another
building and minister.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Rupture

DIR. sherman. lie Is the author and inventor oil
his ponuI,r .ystem: he imparts his secret To- n"
one: Il Is sppicabe to all classes and cases ana
under his reduced rate within the reach oil almost
every one. ,.... e..
ha,,c thc s.me daV. DR. Sheiman's Book on
Rupturc gives convincing proofs from profe ,
.Ional gentlemen and others OF his successiai
treatment. II il illustrates win phohsfapn PIC
,n,''s 81 had cases before and after cure. and is
sent ~ those who send ~ cent. Prineipal : hcc
PSI Bioadway y Y. Br men Office, ~ Miik street
Bosf on DAYS IN New lotk-hunia' I"esdhS
SATURDAY.. la Boston - Wednesday ihur'uHS
ana Eriday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
commissioners Notice

TINHE undersigned having hcen appointed nv
i the Honorable Judge NJ Probate for IN"
County OF Oxford. On The third TUESDAY OF Jan
uarv, A. -. lSsl commissioners 10 receive and
examine the claims e creditors against tho estate
OF Nsthaniel PendeXt r. late Of Brownlielf IN
SAID county, dcceased. reDr-seniel in7'ivent.
hsreb. give notice that Elk months from date nf
said appointment SIRE allowed To said credit re- In
which 10 present and prove their claims. and that
they will he in session at the following place
ard times Tor the purpose of receiving the same.
viz - At ! l. Frink's law Office, June lst aud
August lot. iSSi.
Dated this 7ih day OF April \. n. lssl
Ell u BEAN.
WV. BOYNTON,
Commissioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

A Philadelphia clergyman assisted wo-
man 10 tie on her bonnet, and the verdict
OF the council which tried him for 1t was
1T was bro,herly act, but he'll better let
en- tie on their own bounets after this,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

OXFORD, ss:-At a Court OF Probate held a.
Paris within aad for the County 81 oSioTu
on the third Tucsday Of April. A. ID lssl
yOuN II SPRING namtn Executor IN Ger.
81 tain instrument purpottirg tn he The last viii
ana ,csIsxent OF james Day. late OF BTowphed
in said comfy. deceased, having presented tue
same far rroba ."
oPnEnrp. That the said Executor give notice
To- All prf.. NJ Interested by causing copy ofthis
ordcrio b. published three weeks -ucee-siVell In
the Oxford Democrat printed ~ Paris, that they
may al. ear az Prohat, Court 10 be held al fMi.
in .aiI comfy. on the third TUESDAY OF May next
atq o'clock ~ the forenoon and -hrw cause any
they have whv the same onld not be proved APP
proved aud all ~ Cd the last VIII and Testament
oil saii deceased.
irnn rnnr-n ffcsf Ii &. DAVIS. RegisteT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Harriet Beecher Stowe writes a poem
on The Other World. the first line read
ing, 1T lies around Us like a cloud" \
good many people who are going TO that
.'other world" are also lying around like
natural born liars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Turner. April 10. 1881.

THE Subscriber hereby gives pub lie notice that
he has been duly appointed BY the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County of Oxford and assuumi
the trust of Administrator Of the estate of
MARY \. DEERING, late Of Denmark,
in said County deceased by giving bond "a the Law
directs he therefore requests all persons Indebted
to the estate of said decea.ed TO make immediate
payment. and those who have any demands there
on 10 exhibit the same TO
LORENZO u. BERRY.
Anril
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

have suffered for two years with irri-
tation in the stomach, loss of appetite,
restlessness at night, irrtability Of temper
two bottles ID. Il. V. G. has cured me.
am well now.
Chas. ID. smith, Of the Courier, SYRIA use,
y. Y.
Guaranteed by all Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
NJ M w ~ Nc HE-
AXLE GREASE.

Best 10 the world. Lasts longer than sny
other. Always In good condition. Cures sores,
cuts bruises and corns Costs Int lille mo @
than the i'm itation-. Every package has the
trade mark. Call for the genuine, and take no
other,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

HrxAS BLoop.-on the purity and vital
iiy Of the blood depend the vigor and health
Of the whole system. Disease Of various
kinds is often only the sign that nature is
trying to remove the disturbing cause. \
remedy that gives life and vigor to the
blood. eradicaies scrofula and other impUri-
ties from il, rs Hoods Sarsaparilla un-
doub;edly does. must be the means OF pre-
venting many diseases that would occur
without it, use. Sold by dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
WINDOW SHADES
scaIIopcd, FriDged, Opaque
Plain, and with Gilt Bands.

Plain, ODaQle ard Holland Shade Cloth.
hv the yard with cord and 'hssris ca match.
CUVTtIN PAPER. Of different colofs ani
extra quality. Tor sale ~ thH vart. -
sPnING BALANCE FIXTURES, OF 81
frrenl Kinds. also larger took OF cheaper hN'
lures aEi shadcg Than ever before
The Above goods were bought for ssh. direct
from the Target maauisctoTics Ia New England
n.h viii be sold verN chcap.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Il Don't Want That STUFF. lis what a
lady OF Boston said TO her husband when
he brought home some medicine 10 cure
her OF sick headache and neuralgia which
had made her miserable for fourteen years.
At the first attack thereafter, it was adj
ministered 10 her with such good results
that she continued its use until cured, and
was so enthusiastic in its praise, that she
induced TWENTY-FIVE of the best families in
her circle TO adopt it as their regular fami-
" medicine. That "stuf'' is Hop Bitters.
-Ndnddrd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Waste Of time: First member feeling
a twiugc Of CousCience)-' say, Tom,
what lot OF time a man does vast during
tae term playing poker" Second ditto
mot catching the point)-"YeS, especially
while shutting"
4 LoNG SNooZE.-Rip Van Wrinkle
slept a good while, Vet had his sleep oc
cured about 30 wears ago. when Downs
Elixir first attained its reputation, on
awaking he would have been able 10 rec
ognize this friend OF the afflicted, and
might have taken another twenty-years
nap, and walked up 10 find Downs Elixir
at the end OF half century the most pop
ular and the best Cough Remedy known.
Also Bakers Bitters for Bilious diseases,
not so old, but good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
RICHARD A FRYE, Judge.
Accommodation u G. DAVIS Register

OXFORD. ss:-At q Courl OF Probate held at
Paris. within and for the County OF OXFORD on
the thiu Tuesday Of AIiil, - 1851
I>lfN-H LONEJpI anu De II z, BISHOP,
II Executors on the estate OF Benjamin. Low.
~, late OF Peru m said county, niyins piesrnt
a their account ot admini.trA;iOn or the estate
of aid dCrcs-sl for allowance;
Ordered That the said Executors give notice
20 I'll persons Interested by causing copy If THIS
order 10 De- pub.i-hcd three week, sueccssivoy IN
the oxford Democrat printed al Pans, That they
NAV appear a; rr,,baiC Court ~ be held II Paft-
IA sad couniy on the th.rd TUESDAY oi May next.
II nine O'Clock in the ienoOn and show cause %
any thcy have why the ain" should noi be allowed
RICHARD :. FRYE Judge.
4 tue copy-aiir-t; a. {. DAVIS. R'gisief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

You don't know how it pains me to
punish you, said the teacher. 81 guess
there's the most pain at my end OF the
stick replied the boy, feclingly. any
rate, I'd be willing 20 swap
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

OXFORD. ss;-At n Court OF Probate heid 81
Pnii. within and torthe County OF oNoro on
IN. third Tuesday OF April, A. ID lssl.
"ENRY BONSEl, Executor on The estato ci
IL Seth Randall, late OF Hebron In said county E
dccras "a. having presented hi account OF ADMIN
istiaii ION OF the estate Of said deceased Tor allow
anrc: -
ordered, that the said Executor give notice TO
all person. Interested by canning q copy OF THIS
order 10 be published ihroc weeks excessively inth'
oxford Democrat printed NJ Paris, that they may
,pr,ar AL a Probate Court To be- held ~ Paris, IN
.aid County on the third Tuesday Of Nav next,
AT O'Clock IA the forenoon aud show cause II any
thev have why the SANE 'hould not BE- allowed.
RICHARD FRYE, Judge.
,.,.aorv- Atfrst. IA & DAVIS Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
MARK THESE FACTS.
Holloway's Pills
IND OINTMENT

To the stomach We can trace dyspepsia. be,d
acn ard general debility; 10 the liver. bile iags
dice and yellow ieser' TO the bowels, diarrhaa
DIV sentery, constipation, piles and d.tula; % ne
lungs, consumption. etc: 20 the blood, .cro'uiS
scuryey, and all cutaneous Truptions. b. keer
ing these organs and vital huid pure and healthy
we may safely deity the Attscks Of disease, abt
no med cine yet prepared Tor this purpose ca
equal the action OF these Pills ami Ointment, a.
they dive 10 the seat OF the disorder, and, exii,
pating It's cause, destroy hs effect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

Eyes, sir, said Mr. Gallagher, 1t was
funny enough 70 make donkey laugh.
| laughed till cried" And then, aS be saw
a smile go round the room, he grew red in
the face and went away mad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

When Hermann was in Kentucky, he
did his card tricks, and after the show
tried in vain 10 find somebody TO play
poker with him. But one man said TO him !:
'IfI knew as much about cards as you do,
Wouldn't waste time in the show business"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17
Irnportant Caution.

None ARE genuine unless the signature OF
UAYDoCK. a. agent for the Uniici states sur
rounds each box OF Pills and DIN, cnL Bore,
At . cents, o. cents, and 81 each.
- There l. considerable saving by .Akinz "a,
HOLLOWAY & CO., NEw YORK.
DEPOT, % PIATT ST.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

COMPLICATIONS If the thousands that
now have their rest and comfort destroyed
by complication of liver aud kidney com
plants would give natures remedy, Md
ney-wort trial they would be speedy
cured. IL acts on both organs at the same
time and therefore completely his the bill
for perfect remedy. Ifyou have lame
back and disordcred Kidneys use IL at once.
Don't neglect thom.-Nirror and Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

The meancSt man lives in Fair Haven.
His little boy played an April fool joke on
him this morning and he turned the clock
hack twenty-hourS and made the boy be-
lleye that il was the last day OF March.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

April is 1851.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-05-17

IMFoRTANr.-When YOU visit or leave
New York City. save Baggage ENpreSSage
and Carriage Hire, and stop at Grand
TRioR Hotel. opposite Grand Central
Depot $50 rooms. fitted up AZ cost OF
one million dollars. reduced 90 81 and mp
wards per day. European plan. Eleva-
tor. Restaurant supplied with the best.
Horse cars. stages and elevated railroad
70 all depotS. Families can live better for
less money at the Grand Union Hotel than
az any other firSt-class hotel in the city.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-11-10
: NEW ROADS.

Notice is hereby given that the County
Commissioners of Newberry County, S. q,
will, unless legal objection thereto be
made, after the expiration Of three months
from this date, open and declare public
road running from Lyles' Ford, in said
County, by the residences Of B: 7. Aughtry'
and Madison Suber to its junction with
the Columbia Road about one-half mile
North of Henderson's Ferry.
Also another road leading from Lyles'
Ford by the residences of ofBennett Hancock,
Mrs Aliens, J. G. Richards and Mrs. @.
EaraYa to the Paolic Road leading te.sso7-
don's Ferry at point near the residence
of W. D. Hardy. (the same being d road
now open and used as neighoorHood
roadl F. WERBER, JR,
Sep. Il, S7-3m. Clerk c. U. n. ..
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-11-10
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
NEWBERRY COUNTY.

by Jacob B. Feilers, Probate Judge
Whereas, Ebenczcr P. Chalmers, Clerk OF
Court. hath made suit to nc TO grant him
Letters of Administration Of the dereilct
Estate and effects of FraLk Hancock, de-
ceased
These are therefore to cite and a'!mcnish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
OF the said deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, to be held at New5erry Court House,
S. c., on the Path day OF November next
after publication hereof, at II o'clock in
the forenoon, to shew cause, ii any they
have, why the said Administration should
not be granted. Given under my Hand
this 10th day OF October, Ammo Oomlnl,
1881.
J. B. FELLERS, J. P. N. c.
Oct. Is. 41-6t.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1881-11-10
geIeetsb Story. s
Sent by Express.

Minnie Harlan was alone IN
the world, her mother just buried.
She was a beautiful. brown
haired girl, with soft shy eyes of
violet gray, and rosy lips COM
pressed to a frmness far beyond
her years. For after all she was
scarcely seventeen, and so Deacon
Gray was telling her as he sat by
the fire spreading his huge hands
over the blaze, aud asked abrupt
y:
But what are you going to do
to earn your bread an butter, my
;chiId?'
i don't know-I have thought
mamma had an uncle living IN
New York, Who
!, Yes, ycs-I've heord tell about
him-he was mad cause your mo-
ther didn't marry just exactly to
suit him, wasn't he ?
Minnie. was silent. Deacon
Gray waited a few minutes, bo-
ping she would admit him to her
secret meditation; but she did
not, aud the deacon went awaFE.
homes to teH. his wife that 1Harz:
Ian gal was the very queerest
Screetur ho had ever come across
In the meantime Minnie was
busy packing her scanty things
into her carpet bag By the weird,
fnkering light of the dying WOOD
FIRE. .@o.-.-
twill go to New York : she
said to herself, setting her. pearly
teeth together. ,.s.,.
MY mothers uncle shall hear
my cause pleaded through my own
lips. Oh, | wish my heart would
not throb 50 wildlyl / am an
orphan all alone IN the world,
who must fight life's battles with
her. own single hands,
Lower Broadway at Z o'clock in
the evening. What a babel OF
crashing wheels, hurrying hu-
manity and conglomcrate noises
it was. Minnie Harlan sat in the
corner of an express Office under
the fare of gaslight, surrounded
| by boxes, and wondered whether
people ever went crazy in this
perpetual din and tumuls. Her
dress was very plain-gray pop.
lin, with a shabby, old-fashioned
little straw bonnet TIED with black
ribbons, and blue veil, while her
only article Of baggage, the car
pet-bag: lay in her lap. She had
sat there two hours, and was very
tired.
Poor little thing!' thought The
: rk-haired young clerk neares
, her, who inhabited a sort Of a wire
) ) cage under 8 circIet Of gas lights
aud then took up his pen an:
! plunged into q perfect Atlauli'
/, ocean OF accounts.
Mr.. Evans
Sir -
, The dark haired clerk emerge'
from his cage with his pen be
t hind his ear, in obedience to th
). beckoning finger of bis superior
Il have noticed that young wo
i i man sitting here for some time
!; how came she here?'
'Expressed on from Misl;ngtor
!. Iowa. Arrived this afternoon