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To frIElt GEOMerN.

Here Is hint for those who ship fruits, her,
rcs, etc, 10 the city markets "Retail deal
crs and consumers usually judge the quality
OF the contents of a package Of fruit. berries or
vegetables from its appearance, therefore what
ever our farmer friends may have 30 send TO
market in this way they should be careful in
having nice, bright, clean boxes and crates.
There are many persons who make IL business
q manufacturing such packages, and there
can he no excuse for not having those that are
uniform in size and appearance, and atirac-
tive to the eye. 1t viii pay to have such
Don't pack in old boxes merely because you
may happen to have them. Better to make
klndling wood of them"
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Correspondents Of the Beacon.l

BALTIMORE, June 4, 1888.
MessrS. Editors In comparison with the
past week, receipts of wheat show some in
crease and of Western corn some slight falling
off. The market for Southern wheat has been
firmly supported under the demand from local
millers. Western has been in but moderate
request for prompt delivery, with prices show
ing an advance of q cents over previous
weeks closing. Options for the next four
months were fair under speculative demand.
August and September deals being most at
tive, and prices for same showing the most
improvement. Foreign exports have been
equal 10 receipts, but foreign advices are with
out encouragement To shippers, the European
markets being literally stocked fail to respond
TO upward turn in prices here. Corn has
been in moderate demand and closed : to
cent lower for spot and June. Oats are dull
and weaker. Rye is also lower. give clos
ing figures Wheat. Southern Fultz 90 to
q; long-berry, II to / 20; Western spot,
22s to 22S; June, 224 TO l 22S; July,
l IA 10 ! 24i; August, 25b to 255, and
September, 2sl Rye, good 10 prime, So
TO 40 cents per bushel. Oats from 10 10 53
cents. Corn, Southern, from 50 to 65I cents
rs TO quality and condition. Western spot
from 81 TO 64l; June, 64g TO 64s; July, 65l
to &C. and August, 81 to 81 cts per hushel.
Tobacco-Rcccipis of Maryland were larger
the past week and the market presented in
creased attractions TO shippers, but the de-
mand continues light. Holders, however, re-
main firm and do not look for much activity
until after the French awards are made, which
will be, it is stated, about the middle of the
present week. ] renew quotations Inferior
and frosted, 90 to 90; common, so 10 4 so;
good do, so TO so; middling, 90 TO I so;
good to fine red, s 90 10 10 90, and fancy,
10 90 TO II 90. Miscellaneous stuff is in ac-
tive demand at generally fair prices. n.
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The Strawberry Festival Tor the lene6t a
the Episcopal Church came of, as ADVERTISED.
On Tuesday last. Tie ladies' az NJ. An
drews Parish have always been noted for
the excellent manner in which they conduct
Their entertainments, but Ola this occasion
they excelled themselves. Everything that
could condHce 70 the enjoyment Of the pub
lie was provided.
We are Informed that about fifty dollars
were realized, clear of expenses. The young
iady waters %eTe all pretty and obliging
ana while we do not pretend r. know how ii
was with others, we must say that our straw
berries and cream gained m added sweet
ness through being served by 50 pleasant
and beautiful a lady.
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Correspondence Of the Beacon

CoRNFiELD HARBOR, June, 1883.
Messrs. Editors As We have had the mis-
fortune to break some Of the most important
part Of our mill machinery, times are dull
here now and one feels a little lonely, but the
ripping Of the waves and the footing of the
steamers have a tendency 10 keep us cheered
up, for who knows but what some brilliant
friend might come along and bring Us good
tidings Bye-the-by, we expected Col. Wales
10 land this morning, but owing to the pres
sure Of business in Washington, he was una
BILE to do so. May the pressure be pleasantly
disposed Of Is the sentiment OF all at Cornfeld
Harbor. ] had the pleasure Of meeting in the
Colonel's stead his cousin, Mr.. Harry STAN
ford, chief bOok-keeper for the Colonel in
Washington. His gentle and genial manners
made me feel as il had met him often before.
This is the second Of the Colonel's employees
that has paid US n visit, and il he has any
more Of the same stamp, we shall always be
glad to meet them.
Mr.. J. b., accompanied by w. b. r., when
business permits, takes his semi-we4kly walk
to the wharf Mondays and Thursdays 20 meet
the agreeable commander and other pleasant
officers Of the Sue, taking the chances Of see
ing any St. Mary's friends who may be on
board. The wharf is now fixed up nicely.
Well might the Capt congratulate the wor-
thy undertaken, Mr.. W. +. Stone, for the skill
aud Judgment he exercised in fixing il up.
Pretty soon we will have nice road on which
10 drive through this place to the wharf.
our old friend, A. Bayne. was 70 see US the
other day. lie was as jovial as you ever
saw him, even when he pays you all visit in
LeonardIown. DR.. Gray has also been TO see
US, accompanied by Mr.. Smith aud others.
The DIR. is looking vrry well indeed. lie has
Just received a large quantity ct phvsic.
think he calls il liver reciifer, which OF
course will take well in this climate. hare
taken one dose and have felt better ever since.
May il have same effect on all Others who try
it
The corn is looking splendid We have
pleniy OF green peas and hard-head early cab
baCe every day. Just think Of that, and dom
YOU forget 10 come to Point Lookout and see
hat a tine Hotel MT. d. Is. Smith i arrang-
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]. SImula PenWssls.

Mr. J Simms Fenwick has just returned from
Baltimore with new and unusually large
assortment OF Summer goods, TO which he in
viIes the special attention OF his friends and
tIspubIic. HIS stock embraces Ladies' Dress
Goods, and Domestic Goods OF all kinds
Ready made Clothing a speciality. Ills Mil
linery Department is complete with all the
Latest sly les and handsomest patterns. A
complete assortment Of Groceries always ON
hand. lie Invites a visit 10 his establishment.
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inv for the accommodation Of bis friends.
think he viii be ready 10 receive vou by the
18th or 10th q this month, and II vou want
10 get fiue bath, that's TIE place % ges il.
ALSO bathing suits 10 suit All kinds, ayes and
SIX. TONES 10 meet emergencies will be served
Al tbs shortest notice. No more inst now.
When ] meet you there, we will have long,
long talk.
Now Ax3 Tax.
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Charged With Robbery.

William Clarke, colored, vas before Justice
Norris on Saturday last on charge Of rob
berry. VIM. Lylcs, the prosecuting witness.
swUre that Clarke had snatchtd from him aud
ioTcihly retained dollar note. II came out
during the trial that Lylcs bad originally won
the same noie from Clarke at cards, aud that
the ''snatching' game was in vogue among
them. C!a.k; was discharged.
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BOARDING.

HRS. GEO. -. SIM MS,
hNt ior.teriy Of this county, respectfully in
forms her friends and the public that she has
oPeBed Es0ardissS HOssse al No.
266 Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Nd, with
ia 10 minutes walk OF Light Street Wharf.
She solicits share Of the public patronage,
especially from st. Mary's county.
May 10, 13s3-6m.
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FOR COUNTY COMNIssIONER.

Messrs. Editors Thinking that BENZ. J.
SHERAANTINE has proven himself to BE-
an efficient officer and one in every way de-
serving the confidence of The whole people,
you are requested 10 announce him as a can
didaie for County Commissioner at the ensu-
ing election. He will receive the cordial sup
port Of the sth DISTRICT.
Mar % So
Messrs Editors-Please announce A. NJ.
GRAVES as > candidate for the Commission
ers' Court.
Jan IL, 1888. Many Friends
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ORPHANS Court.

The Orphans Court met on Tuesday last,
present Judges Milburn, Tippett and Love
Certified copy of last will and testament of
james !. Earle, late Of Queen Anne's county,
deceased, filed for record. Bond Of Charles
a. Burch, guardian to Albert Burch, flied
and approved. Account of w + Burch &
bro vsaeSIate 7 Harrison, deceased, passed.
The Court then adjourned 10 2ud Tuesday Of
June.
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Prof. Henry g.. YeBnor made some pretty
correct Representations for Mas. he ssvs -
follows tor June The month viii enter hot 10
warn with TOO dry weather, save 10 extreme
Western and Northwestern sections. IL sill
not be favorable month storms too fire.
qsent ana severe. Sudden cool 10 cool
changes, with frost In Northern and Middle
serlons. But rs the month viii find things
cipated.
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On Tuesday last, George Blackstone. Tms-
tee, sold White Neck Farm situated ia the
Tlh election district aud containing $50 acres.
tor II 800. Purchaser, Mrs. Ann K. Chesel-
dine.
On the same day, J. Parran Crane. Trus-
tee, sold Part Ridge, situated in the Isl elec-
ton district aud containing 30 acres, for s42O
Purchaser. 10. +. Morgan.
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temperance Meeting.

Quite q respectable audience gathered at
Galilec Chapel colored ". +. Church on We'd
ncsday evening, the 2sth Of May, ultino. 10
listen to an address upon Temperance by Rev.
J. Wesley Graves. After the address those
present organized a Temperance Society by
clccring Gustavus Brown President and James
JOEcs Secretary,
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tbs YoLTAIc BELT Co, MARSHALL, Mich.
will send Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Vol
ale Belts aud Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days TO meu tyoung or old who aFs
afflicted with nervous debility, lost VITALITY
nd kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy
and complete restoration Of health aud nIanly
yIgor. n. B.-No risk 10 incurred, as thiF.
~ days trial il allowed.
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VI. CamaIIer q Go.

This firm has just laid in a large supply OF
Summer Goods, which have been carefully
purchased under favorable conditions aud will
ic sold at a very small profit. Their stock
embraces every variety Of article usually kept
in frst-class country store and the proprie-
tors will take pleasure in showing their goods
10 all corners. Give the Big Brown call.
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THEOuEsTIOH has OFTEH REEn ASKED,

Can-RuptuTe-( abdominal heghial be
cnred Ne m,esf e2pkaffeallg ssy, YES.
That this part Of the body offers no exception
10 those physiological laws which govern the
whole physical economy and IL makes not a
particle of difference whether the age Of the
Rupture Is one year or a hundred years For
proof Of this send for Free Book on Rapture
20 The Excelsior Rupture Cure Mfg Co.,
OgdensbuFg, y. \.
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FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

Messrs EditOrs-Please announce Mr.. DAN
TEL G.. HAMMETT as a candidate for re-
election as States Attorney ut the ensuing
election, and say that he viii be warmly sup
ported by his friends and the people general
ly.
Jan 1, 1883 MANY Worries,
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FOR SHERIFF.

Messrs. EdItors:-Pleaseann JAS.
II. ALVEY, as a Republican candidate for the
next Sheritfnlty and say that he will receive
the cordial support of
Nov. "a, 1881 The PEOPLE
MEssRs. EDIToRs Please annoOnce GEO.
BENNETT DENT as a candidate TOR Sheriff NJ
the election in 1888. Mr.. Dent is well-known,
and we feel certain that this announcement
aud his election will meet the appreciation Of
lal, irrespective of party.
Sept u, lss2-te. lsr ANp2ND DISTRICTS.
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IrespGss Notice.

EROM and after this date. all persons
n are forewared from passing through
or tFespsssing by dog or gsInsoF IN any 9th
er manner, upon my farm SUSSEX, situa-
ted in the Tth election district Of st. Marv's
county. Against all such She law will he
strictly enforced
JOHN r. MATTTNGLY.
Nay 18th, 1855.
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FOR THE ORPH4NS COURT.

Messrs, Editors Please Announce DAN
TEL j. PAYNE as a candidate for Judge Of
the Orphans Court at the ensuing election
and say that he will receive the undivided
support of The republicans Of
March 20, 1888 CHAPTIco DISTRICT
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shot.

colorcd woman, the wife Of Columbus
Smith, residihg in Mediey's Neck, was shot
last wcck by the accidental falling and explo-
son of a gun which had been cslrelessly lef;
standing in the house. The shot took effect
IL the ankle. DR.. Cough attends her.
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The Young ladies Of Bethel congregation r.
specially solicit the attendance u The public
al their strawberry Festival june, 18th in
slant, and Lecture by the Rev. w j. MeKen-
ney. Of Washington. Lecture to commence at
O'clock, p. m.
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The attention Of cur readers Is called 10 the
advertisement Of the Strawberry Festival for
the benefit Of 81. Aloysius' church in this
village. Remember that it viii be on TUESDAY
next and don't forget to attend il.
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FOR the LEGISLATURES.

Messrs. Editors Please sunounce FRED
ERICK A. MORAN, Of the 9Th district, as a
candidate for a seat in the next General As
sembly Of MARYLAND. lie deserves and. will
receive the cordial support Of
Feb. IS. 1858. REPUmIcANs.
Messrs. Edifors-Please aseEAre the name
Of Mr. JOHN II LEACH as an Independent
candidate for a seat in the House of Repre-
sentAtives Of the next General A ssembly O
Maryland.
POoR MEx AND REPUBLICANS.
Feb ., 1889.
Messrs. Editors-Piease announce SIR. L.
II. CANTER as n candidate for reelection 10
the lower branch Of the next General Assem-
hly Of Maryland, subject to the republican
nominating convention. and say that he will
receive the undivided support OF the -oiers Of
Dec Il, 1889 Leouardtown District.
MessFs Editors Please announce in the
BEACON THAI il DR.. l.. j. SUTTON, of the 9Th
district, viii consent 10 become a candidate
for seat in the lower branch Of the next
General Assembly ofMaryland, he viii receive
the cordial and thorough support of the re-
publie,ns Of the.
July Is, 1882. 3rd District.
Messrs. Editors Please announce Mr..
WASHINGTON WILKINSON as a candi-
date for a seat in the House of Representative
OF the next General Assembly Of Maryland
and say that he will be warmly supported by
the voters of the EIGHTH DIgTRICT.
Jan %, 1888.
Messrs. Editors Of the Bcacon.-We suggest
that il Mr. A. BURROUGHS can be pre-
vailed upon TO become IA candidate for a seat
in the next Legislature OF Maryland, we be-
lieye that lie would make an able representa-
tive and reflect much credit TO the old coan-
~ Of ST. Mary's. In making this suggestion,
we beg leave TO say that Mr. Burroughs is
net man Of great show, but we know him
| to possess mind superior to the most Of men
and we regard him as a man Of ability, hon
or, integrity and influence.
Aug "a, 1882. CHAPTIco.
Messrs. Editors Please announce Judge
JOHN l.. MlLBURN as a candidate for a seat
ia the next Legislature. Judge Milburn is
in every way deserving of the confidence OF
the people and il elected will prove a most
efficient representative and one having at
heart the best interests Of the people of the
Aar22s3 WHOLE COUNTY.
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Messrs. Editors Please announce JOHN
~. OAA&@N US u IDF Oierk OF the
Circuit Court in 1888, and say that he will
receive the cordial support Of the Republicans
OF st. Mary's County.
Mar. 10. LEOSARDTowS DISTRICT.
Messrs. EditOrs.-Please announce Mr..
W. I. FORD, of the sth district, as candi-
date for Clerk Of the Circuit Court, and say
that he will be warmly endorsed 10y
LEoNARDTowN DISTRICT.
March 22nd, 1883.
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local Correspondence.
HOLLYWOOD. June :. Is

HOLLYWOOD, June 3, 1883.
MesSrs. Editors Probably Won would
like bit Of spicy news from our section.
Our usually quiet place was thrown into
quite Juror yesterday, by the report that
an elderly bachelor had run off with n school
girl Of this neighborhood and was going 10
he married. The cream of the Joke is that
she had two other very ardent admirers. who
happened 10 be at the Holly when they
passed en- route, and suspccting something
out Of the usual course of events in such
eases, fastened off 10 inform the parents of
what was going on. Som after. the father.
with vengeance depicted on his brow came
pass IN pursuit making pretty good time
under whip, but alas, he was too late /,
Nothing could be done but let them travel
on, and they did travel until they acrom-
plishcd what they started out % do---pct
married. The gentleman who was Ia oct
the prize having fixed himself IN with prop
er cquipagc and fast horse, met the Young
lady Un her way to school and took her up
IN his buggy to take ride, but failed 10
put her out at school and kept on until they
found a school Of Divines, who fix up things
in proper order and returned home Mt an
early hour to enjoy the bliss so dearly bought.
The young lady in question is about IL and
the gentleman about %. The two lovers
left in the cold are objects Of pity. Usually
cheerful and gay, they now present faces Of
the utmost gloom and despair. Our school
teacher here, says he shall hereafter keep
"a good watch on his school girls for fear he
may lose some more. Nice rain in this
ncighborhOod aud people are planting tobac-
CO Ia small extent. No more news worth
note. E.ZK.L.
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Local Dotti11g..


Hon. Daniel r. MagTuder and his bride
arrived here On Wednesday LIST, per the
Steamer Sue. The bridal party arc stop
ping at MoO-e's.
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Truxtees Of PnhIIc SchonIs.
FIRsr DISTRICT.

FIRsT DISTRICT.
No. ii. X. Langley, No. 81. N. Rollins
J. Frank Smith, VIM. II. Ralcy,
Col. y j. Wales. a. G.. Tyler.
No: u l. uiiburn, No. Al. NJ. Biscoe,
W Richardson, Joseph q. Taylor,
Alexander Deal. VIM b Bean.
SECOND DISTRICT.
No. JAS n Combs, No. 3-Jno. Shadrick,
Thomas b Evans, RI Bean,
John A. Evans. Jas 7 Milburn.
No. 2-Benj Mckay, No. 1T. b Adams,
Daniel Hammett, Richard Ball,
Frank Ridgell. Capt. Ephram Chesser
No. 5-W X Watts, lgnatius Bohanan,
VIM. S. CoPpage.
THIRD DlsTuCT.
No. l 62-R C Combs, No. Geo F wathen.
Joseph II hey, Joseph Lathram,
John King. Willie T Graves.
No. 81 G Greenwich, No. TT l. Harrison,
w w Combs, GF Tennison.
Joseph T Cough. Enders I.athram.
No Wv l. Abell, No. s-James I Abel,
A Jarboe, James HAYDEN.
James A Heard. 1T Mattingly.
No: 5-J + Heard, No. % Alvey,
N Wilkinson, ] w Raley.
Frank Goldsborough. John II Guy.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
No. J. RH Higgs, JCHurry.
wainwright, No. Mobile l. Penn.
A " Gardiner. Thos G Edwards,
No. 2-Jas T Hayden, James Mattingly.
Dr J RT Reeves, No. 81 W Carpenter,
Burroughs. i I Barber,
No. Sd u Turner, John F Ching,
DIR VIM Blackstone.
FIFTH DISrRTcT
No. 1T D Edwards, No. 3-Jos II Jones,
spencer Harrison, FM Sinclair,
" Davis. Wm 7 Burroughs.
No Isaiah Canter, No. Al Z Higgs,
W l. Burch, w + Herbert,
J II Hancock. + ID Adams.
SIXTH DISTRICT
No. DIR Thomas, No. 4-P II Dorsey,
q w l. Buckler, W Cation,
Joseph w Natiingly. G L Raey.
No. 2-B Thompson, No. Sc II Jones,
J G Spalding, John Goodwin,
Graves. = + Wilkinson.
No. sc W Hayden, No. 6-J 7 King,
G. J Russell, J II Mattingly,
A johnson. + ID HAYDEN.
SEVENTH DIsTRICT
No. 1T R Hodges, Daniel Shanks.
VIM A Lyon, No. SC l. Burch,
Jacob Hess. DR. r Blackstone,
No. 2-J u Dent, Jas Bailey,
Thomas McWilliams.
EIGHTH DIsTMCT.
No. III d Pursell, John Pegg.
Hammett, No. Alex Milburn,
J W Thomas. Jos S Allston,
No. 2-J T Duke, John F Turner.
Griffin Hebb. No. 5-Jas Shade,
John Cecil. ] F Bohanan,
No. 81 L Brown, T Z Bell,
A 3 Shermantine.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-08-13
HISTORY OF A FAMOUS
DIAMOND

The "Orlov" diamond adornin0
the imperial sceptre of Russia has a
romantic history. 1t first formed in
its rough state the eye of an idol,
and was stolen by Frenchman, who
sold it to Hebrew merchant in Per-
sia fol $4,000. The Shah, having
learned of the robbery and that the
thief was trying to sell the gem, de-
termined to arrest the man and seize
the diamond, probably for the pur-
pose of keeping it himself, possibly
of restoring it to its owner. The
Jewish merchant, becoming alarmed.
transferred the diamond to an Ar
menian for $50, 900, who knew that
if he could get it to st. Petersburg
the rich and famous Catharine would
buy it of him at handsome advance.
The trouble was to hide it about his
person so that it could not be discov-
cred. Being too large for him to
swallow, he made deep incision in
the calf, inserted the stone and sew
ed up the wound with silver thread.
When the cut had healed sufficiently
to allow the removal of the wire, he
began his travels toward Russia. In
the meantime, and unknown to him,
the stone had been traced to an Ar
menian. So when he boldly pro-
claimed himself an Armenian to the
Shah's frontier officials, he was at
once arrested and imprisoned. Strong
emetics were administered, but no
diamond came to light. He was
stripped naked, plunged into a hot
bath, and then examined from head
to foot, with no better success. Even
a little torture was tried, but the
man was firm, and in the end was
bundled unceremoniously over the
frontier, whence he reached the cap
ital of Russia. He wanted 100000
for his diamond, but the Empress
had only 100000. So he took it to
Amsterdam TO have it cut. Here
Count Orlov saw it and determined
to buy it for his mistress. this same
Empress. He gave s35O,O0O for it,
an annuity of 1000 rubles year
and patent of nobility. The Ar
menian became, through various in
VeStmpntS a millionaire
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our parting. How defiant and inso-
lent it was, to-be-sure !'' and she
laughed the sweetest of mellow laugh
ter. ''But / insist upon it still, that
my theory was correct; woman can
work without becoming drudge
'sPerhaps she can,' slowly and
unwillingly admitted Thomas Martin
perhaps she can! But it didn't
use to be so, in my mothers day."
And he sighed to think of poor
Ruth, broken down in the meridian
of her days, by the cruel necessities
that drive the wife of an American
farmer to her doom. Was it his
own fault? Perhaps it was.
Essie's thousand loan was the
straw which saved him from fgurative
drowning. He paid the interest,
bought new flock of merino sheep,
and weathered the storm.
,aTheeneNt year when Essie came to
the farm to assist her sister, for the
first time, she found Ruth sitting on
the piazza, and watching the little
lambs play in the sunshine with list
less, heavy eyes.
eyes," said Ruth, II can't work
any more. But Thomas is very
kind. He don't grudge the hired
girls wages, and he always saying
he wished he had taken more care of
me in the old times. But it's too
late now. You were right, Essie,
when you said you wouldn't stay on
here, and help with the housework."
eyes," said Essie, fondling the
thin hand, which lay on the arm Of
the rocking-chair, II think I was
right. ''-Helen Forest GrUues.