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The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-12-01

HOSIERY. LATEST NOVEL.
TIES in fancy strip, aad solid col.
ors, ut aa onishinS low prices, Men,
ladies, children and Misses in great
variety. BARNES & WILKINSON.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-12-01

FLANNELS, OPERA ALL
shadessaxony woodland lowest grades;
all colors at extremely low pric 6.
BARNES & WILKINSON.
The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-12-01

Trough on chllls,"
Cures 6 cases for Is cts. In cash or stampa
Mailed by John Parhsm. Atlanta, Ga.
BArLrYsSAIINE HPKRiExr. II apleal
ant, cooling eathartic for tho instant cure
OF headache, indigestion, constpauoos
heartburn, billousness, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12


WINCHEsTER DISTRICT CoNFERENCE.-
This body commenced its session in Martins,
burg Tuesday morning, Bishop A. w. Wilson.
d. d., presiding, assisted by the Presiding
Elder, p. a. Whisner. sep a&s - ?
Rev. j. Lester Shipley was unanimously
elected Secretary The various charges re-.
ported through their pastors and lay dele
gates, on spiritual and financial condition.
and were very critically questioned by the
presiding officer. About thirty nine delegates
were present, lay and clerical The reports
were in some respects highly commendable.
On Tuesday morning Rev. W. A. Wade.
of Front Royal, preached from Isl Corintb.
II chapter, II to v verses.
On Tuesday night the pulpit was filed by
Rev. w. g. Eggleston, of Shcpherdstown.
His sermon was full of JUNCTION and comfort
to the tempted.
Wednesday morning at II o'clock, DR.. w.
W. Burnett, President of Randolph Macon
College, held forth, with his characteristic
ability and olearness-supplementing his SER
mon with an interesting statement 1.-THE con-
dition and want of tho College.
"Wednesday night was set spar. for experi>
ence meeting and as sacremental occasion.
The attendance was large and was addressed
by Bishop Wilson, who was listened to with
80, '.ou'ioh enu pToHe. Inc SERVICES
will long be remembered in this community.
On Thursday morning Bishop Wilson
preached with great power. The large au>
dience was held SPELL bound for ono hour and
fifteen minutes
AT tho afternoon session the reports on the
condition of the Sunday Schools were called
for and were promptly and encouragingly re-
sponded to.
The principal exercises wcro appropriated
to the Sunday School interest and the work
of Missions in common with them.
[Aartinsburg Independent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
ANOTHER COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO RE-

ANOTHER COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO RE
il LroTED:-Below We append the resigna-
ton, by Capt. j. s. Melvin, Democratic
nominee for State Senator, Of the position
of County Commissioner of this County
This action of Capt. NJ is most oo1nmend>
able, as by resigning at this early date the
people will have an opportunity to nominate
and elect man of their own choice to fill the
vacancy /; whereas, otherwise he might have
held on to the Commissionership until sitter
the election of Senator, and thus deprived the
people of a direct voice in the matter of his
successor, the County Court in that case being
empowered to make the appointment The
following is copy of his resignation
To the County Court Of Jefferson County:
Having just sscertained, through the ad-
vice of counsel, that the position of Commits,
sioner of the County Court is incompatible
with the position to which l have recently
been nomiusted, and that it will be necessary
for mo to resign now in order to have the va,
cancy filled by the people at the next general
election, and desiring that they shall have the
opportunity of making their selection to fill
the said vacancy at the Convention called to
assemble on Saturday, the 18th, hereby re-
specially tender my resignation as County
Commissioner. Respectfully,
j. 8. MELVIN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

PUBLIC SALEs-Tho following public
sales are advertised in this paper:
Wednesday, September l3h.-Rcal Estate.
by W. Fl. Travers mud L. W. Bedingcr.
Special Commissioners
Thursday, September 2lst.-Personal
Property, by E. @. Watson, Administrator.
Saturday, September 3OM-Real Estate,
by J. G. Hurst, D. S.
Wednesday, October 13M-Real Estate,
by w, h. Travers aud e. W. Bedinger, Spe-
cial Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

HARVARD COLLEGE.-At n recent meeting of
the %verseers of Harvard College, a discussion
vas heiu upon a resolution which had been be-
l"te tho board for several weeks, that in the
opinion of this hoard, the statutes making at
tchuafce on morning prayers and other reli-
TI"uS exercises compulsory Should be repealed
Inc board, by strong vote. refused to udopt
Tue RESOLUTION. But Mr.. George Shtfer, lately
from MartlnSburgh. Blair Co., Pa. who had n
Canccr"us growth on his nose and who was adj
Dlsen tie use of Ptr""a before visit to a Cam
cellcht remedy. aud by its use for very short
time: was cured completely-rape "a IN the ILLS
OF Lite"-gct one from your Druggist
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

LIST OF ADVERTISED LETTERS remaining
IN the Post Office at Charlestown, Jefferson
county, w. Va, September 0, 1882:
Mrs Maria S. b Allen, Mrs. Rebecca 7,
Rupert, Mrs Charles McIlvaino, Miss Fam
ME NJ. johnson, Miss Louisa Kemp. curo
Rev. j. S. Gibson, Miss Mary Taylor, Miss.
Florence Walton, Miss Ellen Winter6oyer,
Miss Ellen H. Wilmot, NJ. j. Campbell,
Saml. Campbell (2), Jno. W Dorsey, Il. d.
Hughes, NJ. F. Hackman, Wash johnson,
Geo. Mex. Gatewood, Goo KEYS col. j. r.
MARYLAND, james E. Middleton Carter Poles
Jno. Gerber care Mr.. Reed, Is. W. Wilson,
a. L. Withers, Benz. Washington.
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sont to tho deadletter of.
fec. Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
BENZ. f. LEISESRING. p NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
WIN. B. DANIELS, ESQ.

Ma; EDIToR Every practical man nnder-
stands ana appreciates the importance and value
leave to suggest. through Your valuable paper,
MT: w NJ Is. DANIELS for County Commissioner
ten OF Hon. Jacob s. Melvin. Mr.. D. has had
large experience in the directing of county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
MOSES ". Burr.

The people in selecting man to DISCHARGE
the duties of trnst, should exercise the same
discretion that wise and discreet business
man does IN selecting his agent. He ascertains
first. as far as he can. whether he is capable and
nTnG Rrr we E9uch for these qualifications in
MT. 5uEr, and therefore most cheerfulIv recom-
I'LL the place of County Commissioner
MANY VOTERS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
AN oUNcEMENrs.
FOR CONGRESS.

Ma EDTTnn :-In rs much as Messrs Hoge and
Lucas are now of the track. and We arc called
upon to nominate n new man wonId not The
people of the end District be fully satisfied with
the bon. WM. II. TRAvERS as their candidates
ana go into the contest with the determination
10 wipe ont all past offences and disputes, and
eject INN by an overwhelming majority.
FNnTUREP
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

The stackyard of Mrs. NJ f. Vanvacter.
three miles south of Charlostown, containing
about four hundred bushels of wheat. was
burned on Tuesday morning about l o'clock
1t was partially insured, and supposed to have
been set on fire by some frefend Mr.. R.
A. Alexander of the Htna adjusted the loss
by the payment of s3O0.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

GEO. Fl. HAGLEY is now rolling in a
mammoth supply of Fall and Winter Goods
tho largest stock he has ever purchased
and invites purchasers to give him an early
call, that they may have fair opportunity
for the largest scope in their selections
Prices as low as the lowest
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
WHENCE ZONES THE UaBpURDED
POPULARITY OF
AIlcock's Porous Pastors?

Because they have proved them
selves the Best External Remedy
ever invented. They will cure
asthma, colds, coughs, rheumatism;
neuralgia, and any local pains.
Applied to the small of the back
they are infallible in Back Ache;
Nervous Debility, and all Kidney
troubles to the pit of the stomach
they are a sure cure for Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint.
Al1cock's POROUS
PlaSterS are painless, fra
grant, and quick to cure. Beware
of limitations that blister and burn.
Get -ALLCOCK'S, the only Gen:
uine Porous Plaster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
COUNTY IrEms,-From the Shepherd

COUNTY ITEMs.-From the Shepherds
town Register We copy the following items:
There will be basket picnic and exour.
sion from Shephcrdstown to Mt. Alto Park,
Pa, Friday, September 18th.
The meat>houso of MIR. Geo L. Hoffman
who lives near Walpcr's X Roads, was enters
cd ono night last week, aud over 100 Tbs of
bacon stolen therefrom.
Miss Lou Moore, sister OF Mr. j J. Moore,
Superintendent Of the Eastern Division of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, died at her
residence at Sandy Hook on Thursday morn>
ing. She was On cstimsble lady of about o
years of age, aud highly esteemed in the cons
munity in which she resided.
The surviving members of the Potomac
Rifles, (Greens,) Col. Hamtramck, captain,
nttheir annual reunion, assembled a, NJ rsau s
Springs on Saturday last, the I'd of Scptem
Der. Those present DR. Robert A. Lucas,
Benjamin Lucas, John J. Fansant, Charles
A. keyser, james A. Oshourn, VIM. Right
slime. Although the number present was
snail they had pleasant time. Plenty of
good things to eat and drink This company
was organized in 1882 aud was the pride Of
the State of Virginia. 1t continued in ex-
istance about ten years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

,. AN EXPLANATIoN:-Th delicate. fiowery and
lasting fragrance of FloresUnn Cologne exnioin
why it is such favorite with the ladies'.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A ENTLEMAN who suffered for wear, f-or,
"a Nervous DEBILITY, PREMATURE DECAY,
and all the effects of youth full indisc ton vi
lTs the sake OF suffering humanity, send free to
an DO need it, the recipe nd direction for max
ing the simple remedy by which he was cured
sunerers wishing to profit by the sdvertIser's
fdsnce, John D. 0EnES
Feb 81. 1ss2-ly. ~ Cedar ST.. New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

$500 per year be easily made at home
working for E. G. Rideout Il Co., 10 Barclay
Street, New York. Send for their catalogue and
full PARTICULARS. Ocr35siI1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

Harry Talbot, James Sheerer, and Jack
Wiltshire accompanied Hon. w l.. Wilson
to the West Virginia University on Monday
the latter one of the three to take a course
of Law.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

GONE AGAIN, but coming back, and tho
community at large will be. as in the past,
greatly benefited thereby. Goldsmith. always
ahead, is East buying an immense stock. All
know his reputation, and we consider further
comment unnecessary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

Messrs. Duke & GaIaher have oontr a cted
to tin roof fuc dwelling house in Harris
burg, Pennsylvania gentlemen employs
ing them having seen and approved the work
done by them all along the S. V r. r.
Free Prose-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
A.v0GELER g. CO.,
January 10. lsS2-1y.
4 CARD.

II D.
TO all who are suffering from the errors and in
d'scretlons OF youth. nervous weakness, carly de-
cay, loss of manhood, &C., l will send a recipe
that will euro you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by u missionary in
South America. Send \ self addressed envelope
to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAS, Station d.. Ntlp
York City. Aus5. lsso.ly
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
HUH rs HkIR DYE,

BLACK by single application Of this DYE. It
lmparts natural color, and acts iustantnneously
Sold by Druggists, or sent by express receipt
of One Dollar.
Office, 35 Murray Street, New York.
6Dr. TgTT7S MANUAL of ptrEua5EeN
q Information. and UseTt;E Tceoetpfs d
&SctfE De mailed FREE o,s application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

THE Bicktord Il Huffman GRAIN DRILL. II
capable OF planting. With unparalleled exact
ness, each and every variety Of Field GTains-
EoF sale ~ BEALL BROS 4 PHILLIPS.
'ENHE Biek:ord Hoffman Drill T. e. Ij1bt &,
Draft, ConveEient in Adjustment ReIisble ia
Operation. For ssle by
BEALL BROS. 4 PHILLIPS.
Il in finish, Superior in ManuiaciuTS and FirSt
In Quality. Tor sale by
BEALL BROS PHILLIPS.
'TNHE Biekford & Hoffman DRILL. has several
Il valuable improvements this year. Call and
see the Best Drill in America at
BEALL BROS. & PHILLIPS.
PAKER CO.'S Pure Dissolved Ammoniated
- Bone, for sale by
BkALL BROS. & PHILLIPS.
q OBER SONS & CO.'S Reliable aud veil
VI known PhospbAtes, for sale by
BEALL BROS. & PHILLIPS.
Harm WAGONS.-Ths Celebrated Webster
- and Standard Thimble Sksin Wagons aro the
cheapest Wagons TO the Farmer. For sBls by
BEALL BROS. PHILLIPS.
9eptenber S. 1882
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

Mt. PARvo IHsTIrUTE-We congratulate
this section of the Valley upon tho estatlioh>
ment of this school for young ladies in
Chnrl estown. The principal, Rev. G. N.
Campbell, is known to our people as ono of
the highest type of a moral and christina gon>
tIeman, chaste as a woman in every thought.
A graduate of Princeton College sud of Union
Theological Seminary, he is man of Ocourate
thorough, aud extensive scholarship Mod
esty may prevent Mr.. C's heraldine the ad-
vantages of his school, but past success for
many years in another school gives assurance
that pupils will be instructed in this school
out of a full mint, and governed with firm
aud Wholesome discipline. We know MIR.
Campbell. We know his family. We have
knnwn them long We have known them
we'll None have known them but admired
aud trusted them. No safer boarding place
can be found for young ladies than in Mr.. C's
family. His terms are modcrsto-7ery mod
crate. Parents have no reason for sending
their dsushters out Of this county for an ed
uc7tI"n while we have such school in our
midst.-Free Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12
September 0, 1882.

We arc pleased to see, by copy of the
american Cndertaker, that the irm of Thorne,
Langdon 4 Co. (ot which our former county,
man, Mr.. james r. Langdon, as fine young
man as Jefferson ever sen. abroad, is menu
ber) stands at the head of tho undertaking
establishments of the great American metrop>
olist. The paper above named says:
Thorne, Langdon & Co., 3ll Bowery,
New York, are doing land offco business
10 one who has given the most casual attcn>
ton to the achievements of our well.known
manufacturers of collins, caskets, and under>
takers supplies, there are no names moro
suggestive of superiority than that of Thorue,
Langdon Il Co, who have the most extensive
factory in the city. Their warerooms on the
Bowery give them a storage capacity of 5O.>
600 square feet. They manufacture all their
own goods in fact everything an undertaken
could wish for, aud they do it in the host
possible manner and sty lie, at far less cost
than it has ever been done before. Anything
1t is in our power to say by way of udorsing
them is fully deserved. Whatever is placed
on the market by these gentlemen need no
further assurance as to its merits. We mako
these statements in the full knowledge that
the reputation of the firm will bear them out
to tho letter. Nothing we might say would
be too extravagant to faithfully convey the re-
liability of this house and the goods it ham
dies.
This firm VIC also sec by the same paper,
has staked $500 on a contest for the best
embnlming fluid now in the mark CT, and has
but one competitor for the prize
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-09-12

February 81. lss2-Is.-eow.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10
WHITE PINE NEWS
ONLY YOURS AND A1INEs

Never flower was "born to blush unseen,'
And its royal pur pie wear.
Or lavish its sweetness of gold and green
On the needless desert air."
Long mons ere man on the plastic earth
A home or a trace had made,
The blossom and blrd and the bee had birth,
And dwelt in tho cactus shade
Wherever the wild flower scents the air,
Or the lily lifts its head,
The music of wing and of song is there,
And the beetle makes its bod.
o vanity! vanity what are we,
That the rose and the trailing vine,
And the fra grant bloom and the shelt'Iing tree
Should only BIO yodrs and mine?
III. vi. Dnggett.l
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10

nNH n GREAT CHANCE TO MAKE
money. Those who have al
OUIUI ways taken advantage of tho
good chanc IS for making money that are
offered. generally become wealthy, while
those " ho donot remain IN poverty. We want
mans men, women, boys and girls to work for
us right in their own localities. Any one can
do the work properly from the start. The
business will pay more than ten times ordin-
airy wages. Expensive outfit furnished free.
No one who engages fails to mako money
raIiily. You can devote yonr whole time TO
the work or only your spare moments. Full
information and all that is needed SEPT free.
Address 6TlNSON x CO., Portland, Maine
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10
DIR. SPl n N EY,
NC. II KEARNEY STREET,
Treats all Chronic and Special Dis
eases.
NIETJ

IATHD MAY BE SUFFERING FROM
w the effects Of youthful fullles or indis Ie-
ton will do well to avail themselves of this.
the greatest boon ever laid Mt the altar OF suffer
ing humanity. DIR. SPiNNEY will guarantee
to forfeit 500 for every cart of Seminal Weak.
ness OF private diseases OF ai,y kind or ehsrAc-
ter which he undertakes and fails to cnrs.
MIddle-aged Men.
There are many at the age OF thirty to sixty
who are troubled witt too frequent ev c%nations
of the bladder. often accompanied by slight
sinArtihg or burning sensation and a weakening
of the system in n manner the patient cHunot
account for On examining the urinary de-
posts a rnpy sediment will often be found,
aud sometimes small particles If albumen will
appear. or the color will be OF a tiin milkish
hue. again changing To dark and torpid APP
pearsnee. There are many men who die of this
difficulty. ignorant OF the cause, which is the
second stage If seminal weakness. DIR. :. will
guarantee a perfect cure in all such cases. and a
healthy restoration of the genito urinary or
gans.
Office Hours-l0 10 4 aud 8 to 8. Sundays,
from 10 to II A.. NJ. Consultation free. Thor.
ough examinatiod q d advice. s..
DIR. SPINNEY q CO.
a13-1y No. IL Kearnay street, San Francisco.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10
Delinquent Sale.
CTAR MINING COMPANY.

CTAR MINING COMPANY.
Location of principal place of business, San
francisco, California.
Location of works. Cherry Creek, White
Pine County, Nevada.
Notice. There is delinquent upon the
following described Stock. on account of
Assessment NO. 10, levied on the I'D day Of
March, 1882. the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective Sharehold-
ers, as follows:
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10
House and Lot for Sale.

A HOUSE, CONTAINING FIVE FUR
IN nished rooms and kiteh IN, centrally To-
Gated, two doors north Of tbs school House.
viii be sold ON liberal terms. Apply on the
premises to
MRS. A. A. OSBORN.
Cherry Creek, Feb. Is. 1882.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1882-06-10

We continue to act ne Solicitors for Patents
Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights, for The
United States. Canada, Cuba. England.
France, Germany, etc. We have had tnirty-
nve years an perirnce
Patents obtained through us are noticed In
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. This lar-e and
splendid illutrated weekly paper, 50. 20 a year,
shows the Progress of Science, is very inter-
esiing AID has in enormo Is circulation. Adj
dress MUM * co, Patent Solicitors, pub
fishers of S.lENrIr1r AMERICAN, 81 Park Row.
New FORK. hand book about Patents sent
Tree. do
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-23
Wilde and StokIav-

Oscar Wilde was complaining at Cape
May the other day of the high prices of
things in this country. ''My gloves,
for example," he said, (which 1 might
have bought for 81 in London, cost
$3.50 here" so they ought" exclaim-
ed ex-Mayor Stokley, of Philadelphia,
who was i'll the room, ''they are luxu-
ries." ''Luxuries, sir?'' echoed the aes-
thete, in wide-eyed amazement; edo you
call gloves luXuries? How would you 90
on the street,. how could you travel in
the railroad cars, without gloves?" ''Do
you so these hands?'' returned Mr.
Stokley. warmly; ''before l became
mayor of Philadelphia worked so hard
at my shop that my hands became all
covered with corns that you might have
cut with knife; and those hands, sir,
have never had pair of gloves on them,
And you talk about work! Why, it's
good for you! I've worked nearly all my
life, and weigh 22O pounds" 81 will
take your word for it, gasped the hor-
rified aesthetic, and he let the subject
drop; but afterward he made some min
ute inquiries about Mr.. Stokley's career
with q view of basing thereon chapter
in his forthcoming book on America.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-11-23
A Close Gall,

M. Quad thus relates in the Detroit
Free Press an incident of the rebellion.
Just before leaving Nassau, one
evening in 1868, the captain of the
blockade-running steamer Southern
Cross received information that two
Federal cruisers wore lying in wait for
him about twenty miles off the coast
In consequence of this news he ran to
the right of the usual track about ten
miles to avoid them. The Federal COM
manders suspected that their presence
would be known in Nassau, and there
fore ran to the left of the track.
The runner was fifteen miles at sea
when night fell. Every light was put
out, the speed was slowed down, and
every man aboard was cautioned to be
absolutely quiet no matter what ocurred.
The firemen opened barrels of tar to be
prepared for sudden call for increased
speed, and the steamer crept forward
into the darkness. Owing to her color
she could not be seen quarter Of mile
away on that night, and there was
enough wind and sea to drown the noise
of her paddles. All of sudden, as the
runner crept forward, the lookouts
sighted one of the cruisers dead ahead
and advancing. The steamer sheered
to port, but in five minutes the other
cruiser was sighted and she found her
self between the two. Her engines were
stopped and the vessel foated quietly
before the wind. The chances were
that she would not be discovered, when
an Irish deck-hand, who had been with
out a smoke as long as he could stand
it, filled his pipe and struck match
The flame, tiny as it was, betrayed the
steamer. The cruisers signalled each
other and at once opened fire. The
shooting was guess-work under the Cir
cumstances, but it was good guessing.
The very first cannon ball carried away
the ornament on top of the pilot-house,
and the second smashed ten feet of deck
railing. The blocade runner at once
started ahead at full speed, all the. .time
under fire, and as she ran away she
passed within a hundred feet of one of
the Federal ships. A solid shot, fired
from the distance, passed through the
runner just above the main deck, and
another grazed her bow, and the FEEDER
al commander hailed: "Come to or I'll
sink you" There was every show that
he had it in his power to do SO, but the
runner steamed ahead and after an
hours chase, accompanied by a con-
slant fire from the big guns, she gave
the cruisers the slip.