davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

II you want truss or shoulder
brace, call on Heinzeman % Ellie,
~ Main street. They have on hand
the largest assortment OF trusses
and shoulder braces In Los Ange-
les.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

You can save 80 per cent. in
trading at the Great Half Price
Boot and Shoe House. The larg-
est stock, the best variety In Cali
fornia outside OF San Francisco.
Lewis Bros.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

We have the largest stock OF
drugs, medicines and druggist sun.
dries in Los Angeles. Preuss &
PirOni.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

Toilet sets innumerable, ivory
celluloid, composition and diatite
at the lowest prices. Call and ex-
anime, at Preuss & PirOni's.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

SEQ the Concolodor In his won.
rierfui transmutatlOn Of colors at
che dyeing and securing establish
Gaent, Nc. q Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

Clothes cleaned or dyed, then
.nended and pressed and warranted
to look like new, at No. S Aliso
direct.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

Five hundred dollars worth ol
secondhand clothing wanted al
No, 8 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

Heinzeman & Ellis have the
largest stock of perfumeries and
toilet articles in Southern Califor-
nia-72 Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29
BUSINESS enterprise.

HE HERALD STEAM PRINTING
House makes a speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, transcripts, etcs
ripted at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

The cOlOrist does dyeing and
;couring at No. 8 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

Secondhand clothing bought and
sou at No. 8 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29
Herald Steam Printing House.

fhe Herald Steam Printing House IL
not surpassed by any Job Printing Office
on the Pacific Coast, outside of San Fran
isco, in facilities for doing job work,
tow prices, good work and expedition
nay no relied upon at this office.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29
WAR DEPARTMENT, SIGNAL SERVICE,
us. ARMY.

Division OF kilograms and Reports for
the benefitof Commerce and Agriculture
Report OF observations taken at Los An
geles, Cal. Oct. %, 1881.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

The most elegant stock of French Bon
nets. Veivets, Pushes, Flowers. Feath-
ers and Ribbons ever brought to this city
has just been received by Madame Prae-
sents direct from New York City.
The ladies OF Los Angeles and vicinity
are respectfully invited to call and ex.
anime hsr goods before purchasing else.
where. Ol5-1m
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1881-10-29

ABSTRACT OF TITLE and MAP may
be seen at the Office of
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
Shelf Paper and Scrap Pictures.

At the ADVOCATE office. The shelf
paper is in many colors; the scrap pic
lures in endless variety. Also auto
crap albums, fancy note paper, etc.
Call and see US, over Powell & Kime's
store. Visiting cards, and Christmas
cards, besides Reward of Merit and
other cards. 1t won't cost you cent to
call and see our new stock, just re-
oeivsd. " -,ss -
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
S23l4 95

We, the undersigned, auditors OF
Elk county, for the year 1881, having
met at the the commissioners Offices,
at Ridgway, in said county, on the
first Monday of January, 1881 1T being
the third day of the month, for the
purpose OF auditing, settling and ad-
iusting the accounts of the several
county officers, we adjourned to Tues
day, January 4th, 1881, at which time
we proceeded to audit, settle and ad-
lust the accounts o. the several county
Officers, and found them correct, US
stated in this our report.
Michael Brunner. EAq., treasurer of
said county, having been duly notiii, q
was present in person, and presented
his account.
After having carefully examined,
audited and adjusted the accounts al
said Michael Brunner, treasurer, we
found due from him the said treasurer,
TO the several funds, as is fnlly set
forth IN the foregoing report, the sum
of four thousand and ninety-slX dol
lars and sixty four cents. and due tO
| him, the said treasurer, from certain
funds, as set forth in the said fore
going report, the sum of one Thousand
| two hundred and eighteen dollars and
| twenty-seven cents, leaving a net bal
ance OF two thousand eight hundred
and seventy-eight dollars and thirty
seven eents due to the county OF Elh
from the said treasurer, and also du'
from the said treasurer to the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania the sum o
one hundred aud twelve dollars ant
seventy -four cents, as Is fully Sc
! forth in the foregoing report. -.
! In wituess whereof, we have here
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

JAM POLES.
Middletown X-Cut Saws.
Jeffard's, Whites and Mann's Axes.
Tubular and 90 Lanterns.
FILES.
Diston's X-Cut Saws.
Boynton's Lightning Saws.
CORN Peppers.
Coal HOds.
Stove Shovels.
Repairs furnished for any stove.
AK HANDLES.
Pick Handles.
10. Best Polish 10 cts. at No. 4G
Main street. n39
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
Rislev's Witch Hazel

Cures Headache. Burns, Sprains.
Cuts. Wounds, Rheumatism, Tooth
ache. Earache, etc. Warranted equal
to any made, at half price.
OF. Bottles 25 cent; Pint. Bottles 90
cents; Quarts 81.
Have your druggist order, If he has
not i'm stock, of
CHARLES F. RISLEY & CO.,
Wholesale Druggists, Ca .Cortlandt
ST., New York City. n47 Am.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

Shelf paper sent by mail to any ad-
dress rs cents for 25 yards. Try few
yards. Address, THE ADVOCATE,
Ridgway, Pa. This. paper is machine
made, and we furnish in many co lrs.
In ordering maine the color YOU wish
This is a very tasty article for pantry
shelves, clock shelves, library shelves,
cupboard shelves, and in fact shelves
OF. oil descriptions.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

Scrap pictures, Authors, pen hold
ers, note paper, envelopes from size
to size a., A large and elegant stock
of fancy note paper in boxes at THE
ADVOCATE Office. Also shelf paper,
which is neat, ornamental and dura-
bile. No trouble to show these goods
even if you do not wish to purchase.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

Scrap pictures, shelf paper ma
chine made, and note paper and en-
velopes att HE ADVOCATE Office.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

Michael Br,nner. ESQ.,, Treasurer Of
Etk County, in account With the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania for
the gear ending Jdnudry 3, 1881.
To hal dine mt last settlement 80 20
amt cash reed tavern licenses 9OO %
- amt cash received for eating
house licenses lSO %
amt cash reed store licenses 50 W
amt tax col from retailers of
merchandise 7S5 SO
amt tax col on billiard tables 140 90
amt tax collected from brewrs IS 90
amt tax col from bondholders l25 lG
$23l4 50
BY State Treasurer's receipts 2OO5 40
- amt cash pd printers tor pub
fishing mercantile appraismt 80 OO
com on amount received III "
22O2 q
balance due Commonwealth IL "A
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
STATE ROAD FUNDS.

STATE ROAD FUND
TO amt tax reed from unseated
lands situate in Jones twp 3415 Al
amt tax reed from unseated
lands situate in Ridgway twp 2944 94
$500 Al
BY bal due treasr at last setlmt lS1 80
refnding ord rdmd Jones twp II "a
refnding ord rdmd, Benzinger
township Az
refnding ord rdmd, Ridgway
township 1912
twp funds 1892 36
iuterest nd on above bond 4S 10
bond No SO redeemed, Jones
twp funds 1913 80
interest paid on above bond lib 81
bond No 81 sdmd, Jones twp
funds Glo W
interest paid on above bond 81 80
bond No 4 rdmd, Jones twp
funds 700 90
interest paid on above bond 2l 30
recpt of treas, j. q. Hall 1899 30
- com on amount received l21 ~
" com Oh am cunt disbursed ia 10
$5949 OF
balance due fund Alp 34
S636O Al
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17


D. c: Oyster, Esq, HI. h Sserif Of
County Jor the gear md ~ January
8, 1881
To co order to bal las setlemt 4l0 SO
fines and costs Collected in
criminal cases 20 80
Jury fees collected in civil
cases 2s 90
" orders for boarding prisoners COS ~
error in last settlement 10 49
cash paid for washing for
prisoners 80 SO
"balance due the sheriff 429 so
$l736 80
BY bal due at last settlement 4lo 3s
''jail account for boarding
prisoners COS IL
"iail account for washing for
prisoners sZ e~
serving jurors for May, Sept.
aud Nov. terms, 1880, and for
Jan. term, 1881, "a Sl.00 400 90
costs in cases wherein Co. Is
,ppf 7eo
"rule in case VS.. Ellen Quinn 2 so
two days filling jury wheel 10
" fees in criminal cases ITO AZ
" fees on commitments IL so
" drawing four juries in 1880 10
pub. election proclanatiOns 90
SI736 80
We, the undersigned, auditors OF
Elk county for the year 1881, having
met at the commissioners Office in
Ridgway, in said county, on the first
Monday in January, A. D. 1881, being
the third day of the month, for the
purpose of auditing, settling and adj
justing the accounts OF the several
county officers, we adjourned to
Tuesday Jan. 4, a. ID. 1881. at which
time we proceeded to audit settle and
adjust the accounts OF the several coun-
ty officers, as set forth in this our re-
port.
Daniel c Oyster, Esq, high sheriff
OF said county, was present in person.
and presented his account.
Alter carefully examining, audit
ing, settling and adjusting his ac-
counts, we found them to be correct,
as set forth in the foregoing state
| mcDt.
! In witness whereof, we have here
unto set our hands the 2ith day Of
Januaiy, a. ID. 1881.
cHAs. {: l. sA MIHlEER, fhGfE Co. Auditors
Attest-THoMAS J. BURKE, Clerk
The Commissioners Ofthc Kane, Ridg-
acoy dnd 81. Mu,ys State Road an
account W,th the Funds OF said
ROad from last settlement to the Sit
doy Of Nay, Il. ID. 1880.
TO bal due at last settlement 2s47 %
amt reed from co treas ll50 50
$lU4G So
BY cash pd J. X. P. Hall for
work done in Benzinger town.
ship 1896 81
"anit pd Gen. Thos. l. Kane 92 46
" cash pd J. l. Brown on bond 304 43
"amt pd w. II. Osterhout on
bond No 20, Ridgway twp sos IL
cash paid on G. ID. Messen-
gers orders All GO
leash pd Ridgway township ll2 03
cash pd Benzinger township S75 55
S4O46 5S
We, the undersigned, auditors OF
Elk county for the year 1881, having
met at the commissioners office, in
Ridgway, in said county, on the first
Monday in January, a. ID. 1881, be.
ing the third day OF the month, we
adjourned to Tuesday, January 4th,
1881, ut which time we proceeded
with the settlement, and do hereby
certify that we have carefully eX-
amined, audited, settled and adjusted
the accounts of the commissioners OF
the Kane, Ridgway and st. Marys
State road, and found them correct, as
set forth in the foregoing report.
In witness whereof, we have here
unto set our hands the oath day o
January, A. ID. 1881.
=, ~, TAYLOR, )Co, Auditors
J CHAS. MILLER, w. EN""''oi''
J Attest-THoMAs j. BURKE, Clerk.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
To cash on Judgm'ts VS.. Lock Haven 2lO

To cash on judgm'ts VS.. Lock Haven 2lO IL
s4o.54i OF
To balance due treasurer r.............. la 60
s5O,ess 20
BY com'rs rec'pt for co. ords rdmd.. 4,959 "a
BY county bond redeemed .............. 900 W
BY interest paid on aounty bonds. 2,0B W
nv reminding orders redeem ed - 1lS So
nv exoneration orders redecmed,...., 296 SO
By tax and costs on lands sold Co. 2g9 "a
By amt paid Jones twp on account .,
of Big Level State road. ad.............. 252 W
nv treas com on ami recei we'd, 757 4S
nv treas com on amt disbursed,,.,. 967 SO
s5O,6S8 20
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
SlU4S
*406 50 paid since settlement.
f500 90 paid since settlement.
1900 90 paid since settlement.

Michael Bruaner, Esq, Treasurer o.
EN- County, in account Uith sdid
County for the year ending January
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY
GRAY,S SPECIFIC REMEDY.

diseases that follow as a sequcncy ON
Self Abuse; as Loss of Memory, Uni
versal Lassitude, Pain in the Back,
Dimness of vission, Premature old
age, and many other diseases that
leads to Insanity. Consumption and
Il Premature Grave, all OF which as a
rule are first caused 10y deviating from
the path ofnatureand over indulgence.
The Specific Medicine is the result of
a life study and many years of expert
ence in treating those special Diseases.
Full particulars in our pamphlets,
which we desire to send free by mail
to every one.
The Specific Medicine is sold by all
Druggists at ST per package, or six
packages for So, or will be sent by
mail on receipt of the money by ad-
dressing.
THE GRAY MEDICINE CO.,
No. Mechanics Block Detroit, Mich.
EsS@S Sold in Ridgway by all Druggists,
everywhere.
Harris & Ewing, wholesale Agents,
Pittsburgh. nl2-ly
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

Horse brushes, curry conhs. cir
cinglss and blank cts call on Jaeoh
ButtcriiiSs.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

to set our hands this 18th day or
January, A. u. 1881.
]. j. TAYLOR, lco a,di,ors
CHAS. MILLER. w. Tu','0
Attest-THoMAs J. Burke, Clerk.
The Commissioners. of Elk County IN
account soih said County for seTtf-
ces rendered during the year a. ID.
1880.
Michael Weidert Esq.
To county orders received 8S1 90
1881 90
BY 127 days. services a. SO SSl 90
1881 90
George Reuscher, Esq.
To county orders received 399 90
1899 90
By 1873 days services a. SO 399 90
1899 90
W. II. Osterhoa.t, ESQ.
To county orders received 25s 90
$25s 90
BY S6 days services @ So 25s 90
81 M
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
AUDITORS, SETTLEMENT.

Receipts and Expenditures Of Elk
County for the Year Ending Dec. 81,
1890
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
Total cost OF court house to Jan Isl se2, ,5sl 6G

Total eost OF court house to Jan. 81 s62 55 6G
We. the undersigned, Commissioners OF Elk
county, do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is y correct statement or the re.
ceipts and expenditures OF Elk county for the
year 1880, and also of the assets and liabilities
OF said county at this date.
MICHAEL WEIpERT3
w. II. OSTFRHOUT. : Co.COn'rs.
GEORGE REtTSCIiER.>
Attest-W. 8. HORTON. Clerk.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

BY township treasurer's recpts $50 90
township treasurer's receipts IL 26
amt tax on Ids sold TO cO 70
com on amt received IL AZ
"com ON amount disbursed II 08
Ss9 80
balance due fund 30 w
1920 81
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17
Si9,sl6 Il
4Assets and Liabilities Of EIk.. Count,
December, 81, 1850.
AssETs.

Te amt tax on ulseated lands, SUBJ
tsct TO com. and eXoneration. ....... ii, $40
To amount of tax due from collectors
subject to commission and exon'n.. 1883
To amount due fr. Benzinger town
ship for support OF lunatics ut
DiXnont ospital....................... 49l
To amount due from Fox township
Hospital ..................., ... lbs
To amount due for support of Ellen
Quinn AT DiSmont HOspital......... 1e4
To amt due from Jacob McCnuley,
rx.treasurer. for county tax reed
aud not credited ted........................... 100
To judgment note against J. L. and
J.E Bonham....-.. -. ................... ii
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

RIDGwAY POOR FUND.
To amt tax reed from unstd Ids llO4 50
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

POOR FUND.
BENZINGER POOR FUND.
To amt tax reed from unstd Ids 1911 Is
" amt tax reed from seated Ids IS
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

The Commissioners of The Kane, Ridg-
aody AMI So. Mulys State Road an
account aUath the Funds OF said
ROad from last settlement to the 81. {
doy OF Nay, Il. ID. 1880.
TO bal due at last settlement 2S47 %
"amt reed from co treas ll90 50
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1881-02-17

JAY POOR FUND.
To bal due fund at,last setlemt lS 63
=" amt tax reed from unstd Ids so2 y
500 9l
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
Saturday. JaiHary Sth. 4 3. SSs2,


And will sell the land and premises alb dcsc b.. in
block q of Proctor Green's Division of Carson City
one lot or parcel and the premises described in back So
OF said Division parcel, each independent Of the
other
Or 50 much OF the above described property will be sold
as stated above Will be necessary to realize money s
fc;crt to nay the SUMS and demands ercigbefore
toned
LL0II, HILL
Sheriff Of 0rElsby County Nevada.
Cars N City Dec. IL 1880 DIG
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08

ufle, a1 .ny diseases thal lead 70 insanity
and death
II e. hISEie will agree 10 forfeit sfyo runtigats
s}osIsr+ for Cf this Kind tie tstsf. @TDtS.
AiESE Gndar his special advice and trcatmont) viii not
cure, for anything impure injurious found ia it, DIR
&c treats all Private Diseases successfully without
mercury. Consultation f~"e Thorough cXarnina.
ton and advice including anal s3 Of urine s. 90 Price
Of Vital t&eEScguytye, s. 90 bottle or four times
the quantity Sl0 0; sent to any address upon receipt OF
price c. o. D. from observation and In private
name ii desired, by =. l.. SENETE.. NJ. ID.
IL Eearney Street. sEa s'isnci.co. Cal.
Dti. MINUTES KIDNEY REMEDY. NEPyI-
REtfCUfy, all kinds Of Kidney and Bladder com.
plants GonoTb0a Geet, LeucoTrhga. For sale by b. T.
Foster and Geo. c. ThaXter Druggists Carson City - 90
4 bottle, six hotties for $500
DIR MsNiEc'S DiHOEEsnS PILL the
best and cheapest dyspepsia and BILIOUS cure
in the market For sale b. b. f. Foster and George q.
Thaxter, druggists Carson City. mhl7-iy.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08

Respectfully submitted,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08

On account OF redemption railroad
bonds........:...................$ls,9o9O 90
On account of interest on railroad
bonds Observation-Disclosures. 1925 90
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
EEaa!-aks1.l RgaEflT ef TIE cGuH "
.ksi1sISf.
OFFICE or COUNTY AUDITOR,
CExsBT CoUSrY NEVADA, Bee. 81, 1850.

To the Hon the Board County Commissioners orrsiy
County, State Of Eegadd:
Gentlemen: The County Auditor respectfully submits
the following report Of the financial affairs Of the said
county for the six months ending Dee. 81, 1850.
Eai ~ III a. ;n o. L,.-ir
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
3. L. YAGER,
fpiIpty Tr.aa SlIraF

o:i hama July !, 1850. $4,9io 10
irP0HTIGNEp IS FOLLOWS:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
BEST ASSORTMENT Or GOODS
III CARSON.

s'nss EARLY as Ssaay of .no Goods are only
sSsGslssscS.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
the ERszY &fassAsaii nsgsDY

Is \ neversf1ilirs cure .or ner
yous debility, exhausted vital.
icy, seminal weakness, sper
natOrrhGS, is.s2s IAN
Ht's.s' itnppteHey, Paralysis,
and AL the terrible effects OF
scIf-abuse, youthful follies and
and excuses in matufer years
such a. lCss Of memory, las.
sItuae, nocturnal emission, a.
verliaa - society. dinaEes5 Of
vision, UoiScs ia the head, the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
sEMi.kanusa eEeasT ST TaE cLUETy
TRcs.uaEE.
OFFICE or COUNTY TREASURER,
CARSON CITY, Nevada, January l, 1SS

To the Hon. the oari Of County ConmissoneTso Orsby
county, Nevada;
Gentlemen: N compliance with the law, have the
honor herewith submit report of the transactions
Of this dep rtent the half year ending December 81
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1881-03-08
WANTED.

4 I.EINa s.GaIAE r.: SO seq T.
a work in small family and ass H ,Ftfo u
hildran Apply al this Office
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-04

knell is sounded. Below Mt. Vernon
the river reaches out in broad, mag
nificent expanse. Its beauty is won-
dcr:ul, and full of inspiration. l
wanted t. write some poetry, but
.puldn't get my old machine to go
If, SO gave il up, much 20 the relief
+ our party, TO each OF whom had
promised u copy. We soon met the
intlowing tide, and heading the steam
er up stream began the return trip.
I have read of sunset on the water,
4 large proportion Of gush, but never
verse that would do full justice 10
the glorious sunset that showed"
TOR US our way up the river. A black
cloud, with its edges all lined with
gold, was holding carnival just above
the western horizon. AS the sun
sank behind this, its rays radisted III
all directions from the cloud as q
common center. just as the effect
was at its best, our boat was passing
the broad estuary that marks the
mouth Of the historic Occoquan, aud
the scene WAS one that brought an
Exclamation OF delight aud adnira-
ton frem the lips of all. The water
was as smooth ss glass and now took
On q glorious golden hue which afar
of in the distant OccoQuan was
merged into Il brilliant purple. Then
the sun blezcd out for few moments
| between the cloud and the horizon,
and never before was water kissed
with . more beautiful array Of colors.
Long I gazed upon that wonderful
sunset, comparing il to the close of .
good and useful life, when the soul
passes away in halo of glory. Slow
ly the night shadows settled down.
and just as the distant shores became
blended with the horizon the whistle
sounded, the steamer swung into her
mooring aud we were again ashore
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1881-06-04
A PRAIRIE PICTURE.

A dark line on the prairie. where the Machsha-
ha runs,
Marks place for cooling shelter, from the
summers burning suns;
But the bare and brittle branches Of the trees
sadly drear.
Moan along the frozen waters like death knell
on the ear.
Leok we now moment eastward where the day
god shines affair."
See! The dun clouds in the heavens have shut
out the golden car
As II the drowsy angels. shiveriAg through ce-
lestial light,
Came down with hands too chilly to unfold the
shades of night.
Sweep your vision Ger the country! Look! A
shimlnerng light is seen;
IT'S the icy diamond's glitter on earths jewele,i
carpets sheen;
And the dun clouds in the heavens, casting
shadows ~ they pass,
Can be viewed Ms in u mlrrer on u sea of frozen
glass.
New sound comes from the rising OF the hill
beyond the stream,
Where dead oaks gnarled branches in the dis
tance wave and 81 cam
1t re-echOes o. Ter the valley in long, vibrating
note:
'Tis the prairie wolf in hunger-'ti it's the coward.
ly coyote.
4 deer has broken cover on the upland far away
lt is making easy progress where tho quiet shad
ows play;
The breeze from prairie warrens now the v ilG
dogs barkings bring.
And the hawk airlghts the game bird with tn
shadow OF its wings.