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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
Paper EFGEgimg
COMPREHENSIVE.
Beat Bros. s. Moore.

TNHE undersigned having fortified q Co-Part-
L nership for the purchase and shipment OF
Grain and the sale of Fertilizers, are prepared
10 pay the highest market prize m cash for all
Grain delivered ct ChaflestOwn and adjacent
points on the : V r. T. and Il. & q. X. R.
References; Cashiers Of Bank OF Charlcstown
and First National Bank Of jefferson. Office
40 store II Horace Eeall 6 60.
HORACE BEALL,
OLIN BEALL
T. ". MOORE.
Charlestowr July 81 ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

The long noted Hotel de Vile in Paris,
which was demolished in II by the Com
mune, is rising statelier than ever from its
ruins. a rev feature in the ediiice will he
l06 eight foot stathes of French celebrities
in nnlitic-- litcra.nre and art.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
.JUDECEFZ og'0T'ECE.
To ;hc Clerk Of lie Circuit Court ofJcGorsor

70 .hc Clerk of thc Circuit Court of jefferson
County, West Virginia.
The last regular term OF the Circuit Court
having ended without dispatching an Is huSi-
n,.>.. a special term cf sa'd Tcnr; IS ucrcby APP
pointed jo b, held ~r Tuesday. yhc 18th day of
Noycmbcr, lsSi, at the CouI; iousc in the town
OF tl@sicStovn, To- commence at 10 o'clock,
a. ri On ,hat day.
a Petit jury viii De required to attend said
terra. ami the presence of parties and their wit
uc.>cs I'm pcndin: cases will hc necessary.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Octo-
Der ISL.
CHAS. j. FAULKNER. JR.
Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit.
COPY Tc>.c-
F.P. LYNCH. Clerk Circuit Court.
October L., lSSl-5t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
Trespass .s0fice.

NOTICE is hereby given that SIC. tie under
y signed, will prosecute any pcr'on or per.
sons trcspa.ing upon tle Pleasant Riasc
or the Florence" Farms. either by hunting
crossing. cutting riuhcr, breaking fence, pr
MARY H0IT.
HENRY T.. W. IlOUT.
November :. ISl-ft
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
EAg'I H.fAER,
BRICK AID STONE MASON,
and Manufacture 10
MACHINE BRICK,
Charlcstown, w. Va

NIY DID friends AMI the public generally are
VI informed that am prepared 10 doall kinds
of Brick-worE and stone MaSonryat the short
est notice. and am also prepared 10 contract To
furnish 80. BRICK for building and all pur-
poses. Thanking my friends for the patronage
bestowed upon me in the past, solicit con-
tinuancc. and Ia new orders promise the most
prompt and careful attention.
Nov y. 1850. LEVI BAKER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
Vssa,e,3s .Waryl0Ha Ee. Ee.

Taking Effect Sunday, Sept. !, 1881.
baltimore TimeJ
LEAVE IACERSTOWN,
Daily except Sunday
7.l5 \. VI. Martinsburg Evprc.s-arriyo+ at
Baltimore ll.45 \. ".
4. NJ and 6.45 p. ", For Edgemont and
Intermediate points.
10 p. VI. Mail-arriying at Baltimore 600
i. VI.
445P.M. S.V. Express, at c. V depot. ar
irving at Baltimore at s.l3 =. NJ.
ARRIVE At HAGERsTOWN.
S.25 A. NJ. ard 209 p. NJ From Edscmont
and intermediate points.
HOO M. s. Y. Express, ut G. y. Depot,
from Baltimore 20 30 \. VI.
1915 2. VI. Validating Baltimore at S.l3
T. NJ
10 7. ". Martinsburg fxprcs>-ica"e Sal-
tim0rc 400 +. VI.
J. NJ, HOOD,
General Manages.
b. II. GRISWOLD, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
Sept, 10 ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

Kentucky Is said to have in store fifty
eight millions gallons of old rye and bour-
bon. They evidently don't waste the cere-
ais in bread ont tastc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
NIRTIYSBURG ITEMS.


From the Hrod:
James McDcrmott, an old citizen OF tins /
city. died on SATURDAY last aged - years
lis reputation was that Of an upright citl-
zen.
Mr.. Henry Sheclky, an aged citizen of
3lartinsburg. died at his residence AoY. 4th.
lie was a hrst-class mechanic, and an os-
tecmcd citizen.
Oar attention has been directed to apiece
of fine marble work. thc designs on which
were executed 10y Delhi * Bro. Ii Is a /
stately monument to DC soon erected above
the remains, OF late di-tiuguis. ell citizen
of Fre5er:cl City, Md, Philip Il. yier.-
Tie monument is nineteen feet from the
base to the top. aud consists of three sec
tions. each weighing several tons, and sur
mounted Dr. q magnificent Urh handsomely
draped
Hon. Jno. b. igogc, Of ills city, in the
exercise of his Congressional rrcro-ative,
Recently conferred upon Floyd W. I.arriS' "
worthy young msa. resident OF Barbour
Goa cadetshlp at West Point Incyoung
man came vcry highly recommended by ms
urccc;tor-. ami others at the WcS! lrgna
University. ard also 10y large number 81
prominent cit z,na OF Barbour County. I.c
Is q vo"ar man of ~ moderate c;rcCo-
stances. but possessed of great energy ana
ambition, and Jolgc Hog regarded ms
ease as one serving Of prompt recognition.
We record hi, advancement with pleasure.
From tie h@epcad@':
N;r.A. =. Chambers, Sr., OF tAi city,
reached his S5th birthday on Thursday las
Mr.. Chambers is one of the Oldest citizens
of De county.
tn, Peorlfs National Bank Lave pur-
chased from Mr.. G.. =. Natthei, the ScLeu
properly on corn" OF Queen ana botAS
streets. "a room OF witch is now occupied
by tie raul. The price PAID was Sl',Co'.
The Touring mill owned by NJ. H5miiier
al Failing Waters Church, formerly tie
property of Or. Allen G. Hammond, de-
ceased. was entirely destroyed 10y fire on ice
.i-ht of October 18th. The mill was IN the
tenancy OF ,.e. SIS. John Henson and W.
( n. Eimcr who lose alcu, i0uc EUndrcd
bu-hc,, af wheat anil several barrels OF Hour
and lot of mill stuff &C., i'm tlc mli' at the
tiwc. and which was entirely consumed by
I The flames. There WIS n1 insurance on '"e
-. ~ ,c~,,t,r..
t''i'~''' 40,
Tl.....,,,,,. f., s.,r, the mast o,p,nleta SIS
.,rt'a(n. IF Goods that have ever haI the
,,i.,s,r.' or 6..,r;nc TEcrnblic are invited
+ Ill AMI cv,.,;,,, Chilire1's School
+ b,,.., Vrutb's and Mon, Cotlinr. Boots
AMI aDd Gbo..s in endless variety. Underwear.
Loves hS's ana O' lI,, .,.,,;. .sr
a., ', c,.,l,rn NV ''''' ~ ''-
O.. II. HAGLEY.
,, ..,.... - ,..r, - .t.uoa in
..,.'',..'I..1. -. % 10 = p o,
-, - y. ~ e., fine or,rtcr.
-, II, " - y q " sno.t.
" " r. III u Rowan " Sec. =. T..
/ Dake VI. +. Ser, David Howell, W. Treas
/ a. =. Taaquary, ". Clap. Mrs. >. >. " eo-
Ser W. M r. T. 'I ~. ,, "" \; Ne, ?'y IA;
p ,,i'.1 W ~ \ ,r'o~1 ~ 4 H. Ed.
/ |bi.l'ps W.IG.. q. VI. SPOTS. ". o. q.
m BURY NE NEAR l III. Ui'2 ~. il W:i
TGor,,,s,, S;ncn tbc death Of President
f. GARFIELD the sentiment espresso al ~, ys's
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

PULNoNA.-Dr. Simmons always has 4
full supply OF Pulmona, the greatest known
remedy for coughs throat and lung ito Ible.
Itrcquircs only q fair trial to convince one
of its efficacy. Free from morphia or any
other apodyne Price 80 cents. For sale
by DR.. Simmons, Charlestowr
lcl Il lssf-fln
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
TIE ELECTIONS.
C@sae,'ol, E3iecseG.

CGsss el'Oss EiecSe0S.
The Coalition majority estimated at 1900.
God help Old Virginia,
VIRGINIA.
NAJoRITlEs FOR DANIEL.
Bcrryyillc 226; White Post So; Front
Royal S3S; Lynchburg 9S4; Charlottesville
l94; Stanton 453; Wayncsboro 10; Rich
mond 100; FREDERICK County 800: Clarke
County go, Alexandria City 5l4; Loxiag-
ton l25; Augusta County 1891; Albemarle
County POO; Warren County Gl7; FaHquier
County 1000. Sc.
NAJ0RTrIE, FOR CAMERON.
Harrisonburg a.; Conard's store llS;
Port Republic A.; Luray p Petersburg
900. D1uviilc 40. Winchester p; Rocking
ham County 4lo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

No63 runs dIily All othcrtrans daily eN-
cent Sunday No. 605 connects at StraSouIs
,riti Trains on Va Midland Road. No. G05
runs 10 Blltimorc via Washington without
change of cars. No Cos dimes At NJ Jackson.
i. VI. MANTZ,
Supervisor Of Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. NJ. ELEMENTS,
Master Of Transportation, Camden Station.
Nav - 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
Notice.

I HAVE this day sold niy Drug Store itna
i tel IN C4larlc-town West Virginia, ~ II.
win J.. Moore, Esq.. and ask my friends aud
patron. To- contintc tlicir business with my suc-
October D. ISL. w. SIMMONS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

The Martinsburg Berqd says Dr. Nc
Sherry Of that City has, within a few
months attended six hundred cases Of ma
larial fever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

DUBLIC notice & hereby gircd ihai ! have
/ purchased of Dr.J. s. Simmons his Si1cf
Of Drurs AMI Fixture. NJ Charles ". ~
quiih win act rs my 5gcnt and carry on tfc
business fOr n'c.
EDWIN T. MOORE.
Ocldbcr p. lsai
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

No. G3s daily. al other trains daily excc'f
sunday. No. GO connects at Strasburg Win
trains on Va. Midland Road, and dincs at Mt.
Jackson Passengers for Jordan Springs leave
cars at Stephcrs,'@., for Rock Enon leave cars
nj Wincn6stei: Tor Capon Springs leave cars at
Canon Road: for Orkney Springs leave ears *
Nj. Jackson; for Rawlcy Springs leave cars al
Harrisonburg. Parties visiting New Market
and Luray Caves leave ears At New Market.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
EstraY Hog.

TlAKEN up on my "Niscsauncr Fard Dol
/: this county, ncar Iiarpcrs Ferry. large
sPOT VI SOW -1rcund lple in right car. lhc
owner j. requested tu come forward, prove pro
GEO. W. CRLEN
Notc.il'cr : issi-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
MARYLAND.
4 clean sweep for the Democrats.


As she was largely Republican. \
clean sweep of the Democrats. See Tie VAL
ne Of 81 proposition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
Fan and W'imiey Goods.

I WILL IN few days, open my Fail aud
4 Winter Stock OF Charlottesville Cassimc-f~.
These goods gre better than before and wc cans
recommend them 10 the trade.
October :, lsSi. DAVID HOW Eli"
Now I'm stock and for sale. Rcd and Blue
y Tvilled FlafnCl, Atwood Red shaker
very silhriUr: Black ard Brown Canton. Che
viots Ticks TwiiIcd Bleacllcd lo-i Shcciins
New STYLE Prints. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

splendid ucw barn has been raised on
.l.br,v of thc Lll West of Mr. Jno. T..
,,l-tou' house-Nlr j. W. Butt, builder.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

Weur.aa.e tle following Co the per- of
o.d friend Judge James T.. Stew
a-a. Irray. Page county, Virginia. o,aer
t - D.. given cNpr ->iou by word, and
his sindly feeling .o' Us. Nay hc.
.g lml-m.rgy. attain ,olis,our,rorcycar-,
ai-~rea.,h Doe exemp, lmm labor and
uoN. Oa friend of ,he Luog l'rsre
.-. taul, .or the publication.
Ne extend To- our esteemed brother
". b. taaher. the Junior editor 90 che
'I.irlt fEEE Press. go Charlc,town. Our
-.mpa,.y boa tine ica-hof his bright
a ...Ul.H. little daughter As Seen as
-.t.I nt death is t0 Che heart, of pa-
rH'- DO is never as much SOD as when it
and carries away ~ bflF. Ea-
-JraeJ lbs Che grace of Co.. gs axe
otr.e parents OF Baby Belle, Show
90. Size, iie doeth lie always doe, wc.I-
i. -s Young bird ha- spread i,s wing.
.'H 'ae world, carrolled 10, sweet song, and
nome to heaven"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

The S.uoj of Virginia adjourned on Sat
,,,.. l,... OBJ meet mex, Fab at Charleston,
E.r.sta County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

ESi{{iGYS '1bSc.--=The under
signed has a nice secondhand Billiard Ia
bic. newly cushioned, which hC will sell We
ry low. Alsoa Jenny Lird Bagatelle Ia
BE. Call no once and examine.
I. 3. SOUDERs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

ihe INVESTIGATION by q board of o.iiccr
~A-" Richmond from Massachusetts e.ic-
,..d very damaging testimony concerning
iae conduct Of mcml c-s Of the 9th Massa-
''l'e,t, Regimen. in its b-icf stay in that
..'l I'd. route Co Yorktown. The half bad
hotloea told"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

The special terra of che Circuit Court
will begin on Tuesday next.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
old familp 9oarnal.
Norcmbcr IL, 1854


We are in need Of both the above named
articles. Those indebted tous who prefer
IN pa, in iii, way rcspcctiu,'y requested
,,mc,toaracces atic. ia this tespcci prompt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

Call at Goldsmith's and see ho& nicely
you can be pleased and fitted in a new suit,
~ over coat or "a pair of boots. Our stock
of Fell * Winter Goods is very large and
lSw prices predominant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
bR. j. y. DOWNER.

Office Gao Main stree Charles.own. y. Va
June d. ISIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

The connections of the ShencrdoGh \ al
lev and Western Maryland Railroads now
enable passenger 70 70 to Baltimore from
Chariestown and points no-,hwarI, by this
route. and return The same day. Leave
Caarlestown 10 6:4j and arrive in Baltimore
az Ills A. ~; returning leave Baltimore
40 400, and arrive at Cha,lcstotn at 9.l5,
NJ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
E.reCFirjT' .B0fjre.

HAVING duly qualified as Exccufrix Of Jno.
1 Z A. Masdu deceased auih0rln VT John
Koonce 10 act as my Agent iE settling ~ ue
Estate.
All persons ha"ilig claims against the estate
will please present them promptly properly au-
theniicatcd. Al indebted are requested 70 set
tlcat once. ,t,-,.
MARY 4. DUE.
Executrix. with ti' WI Annexed,
of John A. Mason, deceased.
October -, lSsl-lt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
The Family Grocery.


The undersigned has laid in stock especial
~ suited to the Holiday season.
GROCERIES,
Fine and Fr5.h Groceries, Fruits and Conicc-
tionery-forcgn and domcsiic-ln great yaric-
tvand abundance, and sold AT very snail adj
vance on cost Everything needed for Christ
mas cheer can be had ai the Family store, inclu-
ding iNt Ncfe,t Mncc Meat Kai,ins, Oranges
and Lemons. Citron and Currmts, CranbcTrics,
Almonds. Cocoanuts. Filbcrts, Figs, Corn, To-
matoc~. and GtRer Canned Vcsc'ablesand Fruit,
Poultry ...,.,...
FINE SrG4kS, C6FFEES, SlRUPS,
MolaS~cs, &c, &c.
~ THE DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
arc Staple and Fancy Goods, Notions, &c.-
beautiful substantial and cheap. comprising
many things appropriate and desirable as Holt
day Gifts. Nice assortment of Queens and Glass
Ware.
Attentive statesmen 60 show goods.
J. RAN. RODRlCK.
East Room of Scdlcr BNddHg.
December IS. ISSn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
EsNy Wanted.

HAMMERS who have iiay for sale will con-
L Salt their Interests by calling on rs
oct - ISL. LlPpiTT a. co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

Rev. A.C Hopkias and Railing Elder
J.bn Burns returned % their homes fom
SYNOD oa VI uday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
TG.c Notice.

GALL and examine the Victor Sewing Ma
\ chine, the best IN the market, for sale by
DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

Gl5 G37 G3l COS G35
Stations. y. a. n. M " y - H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12
NEBRASKA

y I..'I'--
EepuaGcan as osual-joiaei 20 her Idols.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

63S go Glo CSC elS
\. VI. \. N. \. N. P. N. pm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

Republican by 1900.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-11-12

have now in store the most conpleta SIS
sortmont Of goods that have ever had the
pleasure of oGriug. Thcrublicare invited
To- caH and examine CAildren's, Scaoo-
boys. Youths and Mems Clothing Boots
and Shoes IN endless variety. Cndcrwc@r
Cloves. Hats and CWs, Trunks, Sstchcls,
Tobacco, &C. Corn, Ia any quantity taken
in exchange.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-02-26
STATE NEWS.

Iberville South: The Tri-Weekly CAPT.
ToLIAN entered it's third volume Feb.
oth. May continued success attend
Brother Jastremski in his active efforts
to cater to the intellectual wants of the
good people of the Capital of our State.
Richland Beacon Three men were
brought to the parish jail at this place,
on Tuesday night, from the 9th ward,
under what charge we do not know,
though we learn that they fired into the
village of Alto from the opposite side OF
the river and wounded a mule belonging
to Mr.. +. NJ. Smith.
Madison Journal: On Saturday night,
last, during heavy gale, the Delta
wharfboat was torn from her moorings,
and all day Sunday remained some twen-
ty or thirty yards from the shore, held
only by one line i'll stiff current. The
ferryboat and Richardson were both
afraid to go to her assistance, but through
the efficient work of her officers and
crew she was safely landed.
st. Bernard Eagle The eldest son of
Of the Hon. A. Estopinal, recommended
by q large number Of citizens, was APP
pointed a cadet to the State University,
at the last meeting of the Police Jury.
Albert is a bright boy, and we hope he
will rise to such eminence during his
scholastic term as to honor st. Bernard
as useful and honorable citizen.
Claiborne Guardian: We learn that a
Deputy U. s. Marshal arrested Mr.. b. A..
Fortson, of Arizona, last Saturday, un.
der the charge of retailing tobacco with
out license. We understand that
Mr.. Fortson really had obtained the
necessary licenses, but had failed to post
them mp in his house as the law requires.
Mr.. Fortson will leave to 20 to New Or.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-02-26
C0nn0r A Pathetic Irish Tale.
To tho Memory Of Patrick Common; This Simple
Stone was Erected by His Fellow Workmen.l

(
Stone was Erected by His Fellow Workmen,l
These words you may read any day
upon q white slab in a cemetery not
many miles from New York: bnt you
might read them hundred times with
ont guessing at the little tragedy they
indicate, without knowing the humble
romance which ended with the placing
OF that stone above the dust of one poor
humble man. .........
In his shabby freize jacket and mud
laden brogans be was scarcely an attrac-
! tive object as he walked into Mr.. Bawne's
great tin and hardware shop one day and
presented himself at the counter with
ave been toldye advertised for hands,
yer honor" ....t .-m.. .........
Fully supplied, my man." said Mr.
Bawne, not lifting his eyes from his ac-
count book. . ........
'Fd work faithfully, sir, and take low
wages, until ! could do better aud I'd
Learnt would that"
1t was an Irish brogue and Mr.. Bawne
always declared that he would never EN-
ploy All incompetent hand.
Yet the tone attracted him. He turned
briskly, and with his pen behind his ear,
addressed the man who was only one of
fifty who had answered his advertise
ment for four workingmen thatmoning.
What makes You expect to learn fas-
ter than other folks-arc you any smar-
ter ~
"fil not say that" said the man, but
I'd be wished to and that would make
it aisier."
"Arc you used TO the work ?"
1--WE done bit Oft
Much ?"
mo, your honor, I'll tell no lie : Tim
OToole hadn't the likes of this place;
but / know bit about tins
"You are too old for apprentice, and
you'd be in the way, ! calculate" said
Mr. Bawne, looking at the brawny
arms and bright eyes that promised
strength and intelligence. Besides, |
know your countrymen-lazy, good-for-
nothing fellows, who never do their
best. No, I've been taken in by Irish
hands before, and won't have anoth-
err
( ''rhe Virgin will have to be after
bringing them over in her two arms,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-02-26
.'The ship that / came in did that,D

"The ship that came in did that"
said Conner. did We say Nora went
ashore: Ought / not to be looking for
her, captain 2"
"MaHy died-many children went
on the captain. ''When we were half
way here your boy was taken sick"
"Jamesy," gasped Conner.
Ellis mother watched him night and
day." said the captain, land we did all
we could, but at last he died; only one
of many. There were five buried that
day. Bnt he broke my heart to see the
mother looking out upon the water.
It's his'father think Of she said, he's
longing to see poor Jamesy."
Common groaned.
'Kesp up if you can my man." said
the Captain: II wish any one else had
to tell it rather than 1. That night No
IA was taken i'll alsO,~ very suddenly (;
she grew worse fast. In the morning
she called me to her. Tell Conner
died thinking of him. she said" God
help you, she never said anything more
in an hour she was. gone"
Common had risen. He stood mp trying
to steady himself, locking at the captain
with his eyes dry as two stones. Then
he turned to his friends.
''Pvegot my death, boys, he said, and
then dropped to the deck like a log.
They raised him and bore him away.
In an hour he was ut home on the little
bed winch had beensmade ready for Nora,
weary with her long voyage. There at
last he opened his eyes. Old Mr.. Bawne
bent over him; he had been summoned
BY the news, and the room was full of
Connor's fellow-wsrkmen.
Better, Connore' asked the old man.
"a dale" Conner, its aisy now I'll
he with her soon.. And look We, mas
ther, I've learnt enc thing-God is good.
He wouldn't let me bring Nora over to
me. He's taken me over to her and
Jamesy, over the river; don't you see it,
and her standin' on the other side to
welcome me ?"
And with these words Connor stretch
ed out his arms. Perhaps he did see
Nora-heaven only knows-and so died.