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The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
THE SORROW OF ETHELBERTA.

While the events narrated in the pre-
vious chapter were taking place, Ethelberta
Copp was pacing restlessly up and down
the front parlor of a clearinghouse in
Madison avenue. Chairs, tables, secretary,
bedsteads, coal hods, and other evidences
of unbounded wealth and luxurious ease,
were scattered in uncatalogued magni6-
cence about her. A tight-air stove diff
fused its mellow warmth through the apart
ment. Ethelberta Copp was a veritable
divinity. She seemed like some ancient
statue of Pythoness or Bacchante as, un-
able to control her agitation, she kicked
over a horsehair sofa and q sewing machine
, Ehelberta Copp was one of those rare bru-
nettes with raven tresses and azure eyes,
who are the despair of painters and the
principal assets of novelsts. Her eyes were
of that unfathomable torquoise blue which
is seldom found except in New York milk.
Her sable frizzes thatched a brow whittier
than snow. Her face was oval. Her nose
was trifle too large, as is the custom with
heroines. Her cheeks were bright as ban
danas Her ruby lips enviously hid coral
reef of pearly teeth. Her form, faultlessly
correct in its every outline, was
not large or too small, or even too medium.
1t was perfect as the Melian Venus "Oh,
Jack, jack" she cried, "where are you
Come back to me, Jack. Oh, where can he
be? 1t is now five hours since have seen
him. Canhe have perished in the storm
He seemed to have a presentiment of some
misfortune when last we met. HIS appetite,
too, has not been good for several DAYS.
Oh, Jack, dear Jack, if anything happens
to him 1 shall go mad. All, why did he
leave my side?" She went to the piano,
and, running her hands musingly over the
ivory keys, sought to give vent in music to
her oerstrung heart. She sang half uncon-
sciously the pathetic lines:
Let winds that tossed his raven hair
message from my lost one bear.
Then, frightened by her own voice, she
ceased, and at length, in tears and a clean
wrapper she sobbed herself into troubled
sleep.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
REUNITED.

At 7o'clock the next morning the door
bell of the boarding-house rang with per-
emptory vehemence. A man of hercuiean
frame, clad in an ulster and Carrying a
basket and green umbrella, was ushered
into the front parlor. Ethelberta Copp,
who was listening on the landing above,
heard voice--a dear, familiar voice.
Jack she cried, and, plunging madly
down the stairs, rushed into the parlor, and
clasped once more in her arms her lost, her
darling; her recovered Jack. The myster-
ious stranger had answered the advertise
ment.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
An Old Dominion sIniI-carrier.

James Harrell carries the mail upon the
back of his raw. boned horse, Mandy, be-
tween Warrenton, Va, and Washington, in
the same State. 1t is related of the animal
that he once carried over considerable
portion OIL route, upon his back, cook
ing-stove and sixteen feet of stove-pipe, be-
sides the mailbag and several smaller pack
ages. We suppose that the stove was rated
by the intelligent Virginia postmaster as
third class matter" but there is nothing
third-class about the nag or t he man who
rides him
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
serrenut Mnson,s Trial.

Mr. J. G. Bigelow, counsel for Sergt.
Mason, states that he expects that the trial
of his client will proceed at the arsenal be-
fore the court.martial without further de-
lay. He is ready to proceed, but declines
to make known at the present time what
will be the nature of the defense, beyond
the temporary insanity of Mason. at the
time of firing into the Jail.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
PURSUIT,

Day dawned blithely at the time indi-
Gated in the almanacs. The birds in the
bird stores carroled merrily. The hand
organs were out. All nature smiled. But
in the anguished heart of Ethelberta there
was small room for gaiety. Where was
Jack? She dared not answer as her fears
foreboded. Perhaps at that very moment
lying cold and dead, his blonde curly locks
stained with his own blood. Yet even
the law. 1t might be-ah, faint, faint
hope-it might be that Jaslz was still alive.
She determined to insert an advertisement
in paper. She could hardly see to write
for the tears that streamed as she described
Jacks beauty and accomplishments aud the
lovable traits which she knew so we'll She
borrowed of her landlady money to pay for
the advertisement
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
Death OF Col. Bfeacharn,

Col. A. b. Meacham, who has long been
prominent in connection with Indian af-
fairs in Colorado, aud who was member
of the Ute commission, died suddenly in
this city last night of apoplexy. He had
been somewhat nnwell for several weeks,
but his condition was not regarded as in
any way serious or alarming until a few
minutes before his death. He was So years
of age.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
Meat and Drink.

''liow are you, JOhnf" remarked a friend,
AS he met John on the street;
"C0me In, my boy, ana take drink,
For It's rarely that We meet"
ssA fact, aald John; sI'll go with you;
For, as happen 70 mink,
We rarely meet but when we do,
IL Is always meet and drink"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
NOVELS.

ROB 10y. 'TWIXT WAVE AND SKY.
WHIP AND SPUR.
THE GREAT YIOLINIST AND PIANIsT-pub.
lishod by Appleton.
A ROGUE'S LIFE by Wilkie Collins.
TABLE TALK, by Leigh Hunt.
PEG WOFFINGTON. by Charles Reade.
MISS MlSANTH0fHY, by Justin Mccarthy.
HARRY HOLBR0OKE.
RENEE AND FRANZ by Gustaye Haller.
THE EPICuhEAN, by Thomas Moore.
ABOUT GRANT.
LIFE OF ID. Il. BUTLER.
NO. 13, RUE MARRIOTT.
ADVENTURES OF TARTARIN.
HAMMOCK STORIES.
THE BOHEMIAN, by Charles D'Kay.
TRUMPS CLIENT.
COOKING AND CASTLE BUILDING.
THAT GIRL OF MINE.
THAT LOVER OF MIMI.
THAT WIFE OF MINE.
SOMETHING DIETER.
GATHERINGS FROM AN ARTISTS PORT
THE GIRL OF THE PERIOD.
A WOMANS MISTAKE.
THE GIRLS HOME BOOK or, HOW TO Play and
Work.
THE ART OF DRESS.
THE BOOK OF DRAINING ROOM PLAYS.
is THAT ALL?-No Name Series.
And many more too numerous 10 mention.
10 WORCESTERS DICTIONARIES, the latest
edition, unabridged, IS.
10 sets OF MACAULEY'S ESSAYS AND POEMS,
y volumes, regular price $3.T5, now 81.
100 boxes ROYAL CREAM NOTE PAPER, 100
sheets and 100 envelopes, worth 81, 10
close out at As cents.
The entire stock Of books and stationery
must be closed out next week.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
Comnulsary RemaYaI.

Prior to removing from his present stand,
aga Seventh street northwest, Mr.. Carl
Petersen will dispose of his superior stock OF
watches, jewelry, silver, and silver-plated
goods at discount of fifteen per cent.
This is a rare opportunity for the public to
secure splendid bargains
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
MIR. Urucr for N Judgeshiu.

The Cumberland Daily News says: "It
is no secret that Mr.. Urner has expressed a
desire TO go upon the bench Last fall he
declined to run for the echief .judgesbip in
his circuit, when he would undoubtedly
have been elected, because he did not want
to leave the House Of Representatives and
endapger Republican control of that body
Next fall his friends in Frederick and
Montgomery Counties propose, with his
consent, to put him on the ticket for
associate judge, and no one has any doubt
of his election"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
saved from Deatl,.

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 26. 1881.
II. III. WARNER Il Co.: Sifs--Your Safe Kid
ney and liver Cure has saved me from death
from Brights disease. s. d. HEADISaroN.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
CONCLUSION.

The mysterious stranger was Gilly the
Pup LITTER. Jack, an ingenious Scotch ter
rier, had been abducted by him on the
night Of the storm. He now returned
him for the $40 reward offered by Ethel
berta.
What need to linger over the other char
acters of our tale? Seven hundred and
fifty dogs were brought to Ethelberta's S
house that day, As for Gilly the Pup
LITTER he did not long onioy his ill-gotten
gains. That night he blew the $40 into a
faro bank. So swift, even in this world,
are the feet of retribution.Y
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
Assignee Sale.

The entire stock of the Boston Shoe
House, 491 Pennsylvania avenue, must be
sold at once by order of the assignee.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
skin Diseases Oured.

One thousand dollars reward for better
re medy. Frazier's Magic Ointment has cured
tn worst cases OF this awful disease. Sold by
all druggists at 80 cents per box.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17

Ex-Gov. LSeymour, who takes much
interest in A. ]. Weise's forthcoming
history of Albany, writes as follows to the
publishers mo city in our country has
history of equal Importance with that of
Albany. 1t was called by the Iroquois the
ancient place of treaty 1t was in fact the
military capital of the Colonies, and it was
in contemplation at one time to make it SO
in form. The neglect ofits history is not
only discreditable, but it has led to mis-
understanding about important events in
the history of our country"
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17

Lord Beaconsfeld's earlier papers are
being arranged by his literary executor
with view TO publication. The quantity
is very large, and among them are con-
siderable number of letters of a somewhat
romantic cast, written during his Eastern
journeyings. There are among the papers
many letters from the Queen of special
interest, but it Is doubtful whether these
can be published just now. Her Majesty
has permitted Lord Rowton TO see Lord
Beaconsfeld's letters to herself, Of which
he kept no copies but these it is not in
tended to print.
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17
Z. W. MURPHY, 623 e street n. ".

Practical horseshoer, has full knowledge Of the
structure and formation OF the horse's feet, and
with an experience OF thirty years in hoIseshoeink
be guarantees 70 cure All diseases OF the loot frye q
The Evening critic., 1882-02-17

srOTT a CROMWELL, $50 Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, d. O., General Agents,
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bits; secretary, Mrs. Geo. s. Foster; treas
urer, Mrs. David Stearns. Voted that Rev.
e. Smiley be an honorary member of the So
ciety.
j. II. Burnham is doing a rushing bust
ness in the lumber line, having some six or
eight teams drawing logs making four trips
daily.
An English lady, called aunt ANNIE"
aged about seventy, who has lived in John
Olarks family for 20 years or more, on Fri
day morning, the goth, tainted and fell upon
the hot stove in her room, receiving injuries
80 chat she died in a few minutes after being
laid upon the bed It is thought death re-
suited from hot air inhaled upon the lungs,
though she was somewhat burned, but not
severely.
C p. ellison has something to say else
where which will be Of interest TO his friends.
A very attractive programme is presented
for the second meeting of the Windham Coun-
ty teachers and school officers association,
to be held at Putney this afternoon and eve
ming and tomorrow morning. This evening
President Buckhsm Of Burlington will give
lecture in the Congregational church.
"A mass temperance meeting will be held
next Sunday evening in the Congregational
church.
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Three sessions of the singing school this
week.
There was winter enough Sunday and
Monday to suit everybody.
Mrs Edward Bell is recovering from
recent illness.
The Universslist ladies' sociable is held
with Mrs. E. E. Wheeler this friday evening.
Deacon Ruel Smith is very sick with pneu-
monia.
Our doctors are still doing good vacci-
nation business, aud are well supplied with
fresh bovine virus.
David Spencer's youngest son, Wallace,
fell and broke both bones of his left arm near
the wrist, while sliding near the school house
in the upper intervale. The bones were set
by Dr. Hoon, and the patient is now doing
we'll
AT the recent village meeting nearly all
the old officers we're reelected, the exceptions
being Edward Bell, clerk and treasurer, and
N NJ. Haskell, collector.
The cold weather of the first three days
of the week was almost unprecedented. In
some places the mercury dropped lower than
it has for many years, 20 below being the
lowest record We have heard mentioned. Sun
days gale was simply fearful. One barn was
partially unroofed, doors were blown down
and windows blown in. No serious damage
is reported, however.
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DsIu.iop. Concerning vaccination.

An important factor of the vaccination
problem which has been strangely overlooked
is not the question, docs vaccination pro-
tect 2" but "Does vaccination vaccinate 2"
Statistics presented on one side or the other
of the argument give certain hundreds or
thousands as "vaccinated" This means that
these people, after undergoing the customary
scratching, have suffered from sore arms or
legs. In many cases IL does not mean that
the progress Of the vaccination has been
watched by skilful physician until the char
acter Of the scab formed makes possible
definite decision whether the vaccination had
or had not successfully "taken." A sore arm
with Inflammation and the appearance Of a
scar does not necessarily mean that the vac
cination has been successful. But II is so
considered by the majority Of people who in
consequence 90 to swell the number of the
vaccinated. And in case they fall victims TO
SMALL ox, this is used as an argument against
vaccination, which has really never taken
place. Oarelessness on the part of physicians
and poor virus are the most common causes
Of failure. An equally harmful de-
fusion is the fear that vaccination will intro
duce scrofulous or other diseases into the sys-
tenn The rise of this belief was probably
due to physicians themselves through the
earlier use Of virus from human beings. But
with the present general employment OF virus
from the COW, any dread of an infection with
disease may be banished. Few responsible
physicians will use any but virus from some
well-known and Trustworthy 'heifer farm"
and if, after incubation with this, the physi-
clan pronounces that the vaccination has
taken" the patient may take up the daily
cares of life as free from any apprehensions
of smallpox as he presumably is from fear Of
being struck by lightning.
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Col. Peabody has arranged to accommo-
date the travelling public at the brick house
adjoining the old stand, with an Office in the
opposite block.
Superintendent of schools Gibson has
arranged for prize exercises, open to all the
scholars in town, to come off at the north
village Feb. 10, and at this place Feb. IT,
Similar prizes will be given as heretofore
awarded.
Miss Libbe c. Geyer, whom our citizens
viii remember spent last summer with Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Brooks, of this town, was
married Dec. %, at Norwich, o., to Bruce N.
Claybaugh, of jackson, Tenn. The Lanes
vile Courier, under the head of notable
nnptials gives the wedding considerable
opace, the affair evidently being recherche
To freeze or not to freeze, that is the
Qnestion. Whether it is nobler to stand the
atings of this outrageous weather, or, by pill
ing on the wood, end them-end them. "Ah,
here's the rub" for who would freeze his
narrow bones when a few sticks of wood
would thaw him out, but for the dread that
With the mercury at 23 degrees below zero he
you'd only lose his wood Sancho Panza said !:
BLESSINGS on the man who invented sleep"
To-day he might say, and Gil would give him
responsive amen, courses on the man who
invented this weather" Boreas commenced
it-on Sunday, too-and all night long he
kept it up; even when mornings rays disclos-
q the mercury at 50 he was not abashed,
but throughout the day went on with his fear
fnl howlings. At no time Monday did the
mercury lift its head to zero, the mean tenn
perature of the day being SO. Boreas now
give it up, but tother chap is only tightening
bis grip for Tuesday morning we have -23o
With an average through the day of -1lo,
and Wednesday morning -17', which indi-
bates a let up, for which let US all devoutly
give thanks.
The annual festival of the Baptist society
came off Tuesday evening, Notwithstanding
he intense cold that prevailed a goodly com.
pany assembled and made pleasant evening
u it. g.
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The mother of Rev A. Holbrook died on
Tuesday of last week, from paralysis, at the
age of 81. Her funeral took place at the
church Thursday, Rev. E. j. Ward of Graf
ton officiating and the remains were after
wards taken to Massachusetts, for interment
On account of the absence of the pastor,
there was no preaching last Sunday.
Sunday and Monday were the most disa-
greeable, clustering days of the season thus
far. Sunday afternoon the air was literally
filled with flying snow.
Harris d Son have shipped large quaint
ties of wool this week.
DR.. Aver is prepared TO vacoinate all who
desire. Although there is no call for undue
excitement in this vicinity rs yet, small pox
is liable to reach here any day, as we have
constant communication through the mails
with infected districts, and it is well to guard
against it. G.
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The lecture of superintendent Wells on
Tuesday evening was greatly enjoyed by
those interested in ereameries.
Arnold Scott. the blind letter carrier, was
surprised and gifted" by his many friends
on Christmas evening.
Thermometers on Monday morning stood
at $40 in two places in town, in all others
from -22o to $50.
House plants and cellars have been
thoroughly frosted, coal and wood not having
sufficient force to battle successfully with the
fierce cold.
An intense light shone through the mist
OF storm f=om the east last evening and at
this writing, Thursday morning, we learn
that the buildings belonging to the estate of
the late Chester Delvy, in Gill, were burned
with cattle and the larger part of household
goods. The loss must be heavy, as all was
of first class, but at this date no farther par
ticulars are known.
Mrs. Jackson is recovering frJm a severe
illness
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The mercury in New England's thermome-
ters fell, Tuesday morning, to depths that
have not been reached for many years, rang
lug from 10 to 81 below zero. The tempera-
ture in the northern quarters was the coolest
ever known, 25o below zero being reported at
Burlington, 35o at st. Adams, 25o at Plymouth,
N. H, and $50 at Biddeford, Me. The cold
est weather reported was at Oolebrook, N H.,
where the mercury sank to $40 At Boston
the mercury stood at lie below zero, at Prov
idence 12', at Newport g, at Portland, Me-,
16o, at Portsmouth, n H., 24' Hanover, N.
H., 3O', and at Manchester, N H., 22' below
zero. The cold wave struck the northerly
states Monday afternoon bringing with it
biting wind. Tuesday night the cold was
more severe at midnight than on the previous
night, but the mercury rose some degrees be-
fore morning. The cold prevailed through
out Pennsylvania and New York, the mercury
standing from 80 to 40o below. At Saranac
lake the mercury fell TO 40' below, Pittsburg
%, Syracuse 24o, Saratoga 90. In Canada
the mercury is reported as follows: At Parry
Sound 80 below zero, Toronto 1So, Kingston
19', Anticosti 16', Montreal and Quebec 26'.
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On the evening of Jan. 23d, the many
friends of Rev. and Mrs. N. d. Parsons as
aombled to commemorate the Doth anniver-
Hary of their marriage. On account of sick
ness at the pastors home Mr. and Mrs G. L.
fierce kindly throw open their house for the
benefit of the friends who assembled. About
8 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons were called
INTO another room under some pretext, and
dnring their absence a very handsome lounge
vas carried into the parlor and placed in the
centre of the room, and other presents taste
inlly arranged on table near by. On their
return TO the parlor Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons
we're asked to take seats on the lounge. The
Exercises of the evening included singing,
prayer, a poem arranged for the occasion and
rad by Miss Julia Proctor, a letter from
Mrs. @. @. Fisher, now spending the winter
u Michigan, read by Miss Ada Pierce,
POEM written for the occasion by Mrs. Piper
snd read by Mrs. L. A. Ingall1, and a song by
Mss Kate Cobb. Mr.. E. o. Gassett then
rose and in behalf of the friends made the
Presentation. Mr. Parsons responded, but
wing to the complete surprise and the deep
apnse of gratitude for this expression of love
and sympathy from his friends, it was i'm
possible for him to express his thoughts in
h|s usual free and easy manner. After con-
gfatulations and social hour the company
dBpersed.
The festival given by the ladies of the
Methodist society on Tuesday evening was
very gratifying success. There was full
house and over 800 was realized. The
piano music under the direction of Mr. Bry-
ant of Brattleboro was excellent. Miss Stew
~ delighted the audience with several pieces
Ietween the acts of the play 1.-THE Fireman, Z"
Nhich was admirably rendered. The thanks
81 the society are rendered to all who aided
% make the occasion one of the best. A
double sleigh load from Brattleboro, inolud-
ing the daughter of the Methodist pastor and
her husband, braved the arctic temperature
and drove up to participate in the evenings
pleasure.
Tuesday, the path, the mercury in the
morning indicated from "a to 80 degrees be,
low zero and from 8 to 10 below at noon.
The Universalist ladies' aid society, ai
lheir annual meeting, reported $40 in the
treasury. For the year ensuing they elected
The following officers; President, Mrs. j. d.
Wheat vice president, Mrs. Lorinda lib
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Thermometer Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings twenty below zero.
In consequence of the scarcity of wood
and the facilities for getting coal, several Of
the families in the village are thinking Of
using coal stoves. S. d. Winslow has already
bought a coal stove for his store and one for
his stting-room with sufficient heating capa-
city to warm his halls and chambers.
In addition to the telegraph the question
of a telephone connecting with Cambridge
port, Saxtone River and Bellows Falls on the
east, and with Fayetteville, Williamsville, and
Bratteboro on the south, and other towns al
ready connected with Brattleboro, is now be-
ing considered.
The ladies' literary society connected
with Leland Il Gray seminary, and known as
the B. b. society, will give a public enter
tainment in Academy hall, Friday evening
Feb. .. very attractive programme is ar
ranged, consisting Of music, essays charades
poems, plays, etc, all the parts of which, ex-
cept the music, are original with the young
ladies by whom they are presented.