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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

Ter, Rev. Nm. III. Sanders, Rev. Jas.
H. Boyd and Rev. James W: Grubb
were passed, and they were elected
to The Office of Elder.
The character of Rev. ". p. C.
Coe was passed, but not having been
before the committee OF examination;
he was continued in the class of Dea-
cons OF one year.
Rev. DIR. Morton took leave of the
Conference, after expressing his
qualification at being with them, and
stating that the collection last night
was the largest from any of the Com
ferences, except the Louisiana.
Rev. DIR. Young, Missionary SEQ
retary, of Nashville, Tenn, was in
troduced, and stated that he had been
detained by going to Baltimore to
srrange for the sailing of three mis-
sionaries to Brazil. DIR. Young sta=
ted that he had already secured. .since
he came, siNty-three subscribers. to
the Advocate of Missions, and that
the outlook fer missions is moro
promising than ever before. .
The character of Rev. NJ. j.. naw-
ley, Rev. Charles b. Sutton, Rev. S.
S. Troy, Rev. Augustus Davisson,
Rev. Charles Wesley Mark, Rev;
David J.. Reid, were passed, and
they were continued on trial.
Rev Augustus Davisson was elected
Deacon.
The character of Rev: A. o. Ptitsch
was passed, and he was discontinued.
A. b. Pugh, lay delegate from the
Moorcficld District, who had been
detained, appeared on the Confer
cnce floor during the morning scs-
sion.
Rev. j. j. Lafferty, editor of the
Richmond Christian Advocate, was
introduced by Bishop keener. Bro.
Lafferty said he knew everybody in
the Conference, and yet, in looking
over it, he was beginning to think
more of those who had gone before
than of those who remain, and re-
ferrcd in touching language to the
older members of the conference,
now among the sainted dead, and
trusted that he would meet them on
the other shore.
The following ministers of the
Baltimore District read their reports,
and their characters were passed:
J. A. Register, W. II. ID. Harper;
]. II. Andrew, c. +. Simmons, C.M.
Brown, B. w. Bond, Thomas w.
Brown, ii. p. IIamilI, G. 7. Tyler,
W. w. Watts, w. II. Wilson, W. II.
Woolf, w. L. Miller and David Thom4
as.
Rev. David Thomas, in reporting
his charge, said he had made such an
earnest appeal to his people for his
collections that he thought the people
would be very thankful TO the Lord
and the Bishop if he (AIr. Thomas)
should never be seen in that country
again. Laughter.
The Character of Rev. Thomas T..
Carson, Presiding Elder of the Bal
timorc District, was favorably COM
mcntcd on and passnd.
The character Of the following
ministers of the Fast Baltimore Dis
trict were examined passed, and
their reports read: J. ". DufIey. j.
Watts Shoaff, w. L. Stringer, l.. w:
IIasiur, and j. w. Steele
The usual announcements wnfG
made and Conference adjourned
by singing, "HOw Tedious and
Tasteless the Hours, when Jesus
no Longer ] See," and the bene-
diction by Bishop Keencr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

BRIGHT's DISEASE, DIABETES, KID=
SEY, LIVER OR URIHARY DisEAsRs.-
Have NO fear OF any of these diseases
if you use Hop Bitters, as they will
prevent and cure the worst cases;
even when you have been made worse
by some great puffed up pretended
cure.
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Gave Hotel,
LUE4Y, PAGE COUNTY, VIRGINS

AS'f> OC-> E1hClNla-
5iHE undersigned has taken charge of the
4 above Hotel. and having thoroughly rem
to serve the travelling public Will, every accom-
mediation afforded by iirst-class country hotels.
The patronage of the public. and especially of
mr. friends in Jefferson county. is respectfully
solicited Rates moderate.
Sept. /. iSS1-tf d. NILEY.
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BALTIMORE CARDS.
: P0SNER'S
S t O r E S !,
Baltimore, hid.
FANCY GOODS,


French Flowers and Feathers,
Ribbons, Hats and Millinery Goods ;
Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear;
Ladies', Gents and Children's Fur
nisking Goods;
Queensware, Crockery, Glass, Willow
and Wooden Ware;
Towels, Napkins and Table. Linens,
and all goods appertaining to
House Keepings
Silver-Plated Ware, Toilet Articles,
Soaps, Perfumery;
Fans, Notions. Small w are &Jewelry T;
Dress Trimmings, Laces and Lace
Goods;
Ladies' Muslin Underclothing, But
tons, Braids, etc.;
Dolls, Toys, Books and Stationery
Children's and Boys Clothing;
Ladies' and ChilGren's Shoes, BOYS
Shoes, Gents Slippers;
Pocket Books, Bags & Leather Goods !;
Cersets: Paraso!s and Umbrellas;
White Goods;
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Goods Sent by Mail. Express or Treight-sub-
jcct to return II not satisfactory. Samples of
all Goods by the Yard sent all over the country.
Largest Retail Stock. an iHary1and.,
Po pa "a Err -,
March 6. 1SSf-tJy1- Baltimore Nd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

John B. Cough hss already Iecttrs
ed $3.50 times to 8,5OO,O peopleg
and toreach whom he has been obliged
to travel 448, 600 miles. He is
now 65 years old, and in the forty
first of lIis career as lecturer.
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Justices Notice.
POLAND Billiard saIoon

Over stOre-roOrl of Mr. II II CoH;lc entrance,
next door tn store of Mr. w c. Carrcl,
Main street. Charlest0wr.
ELEGASTLT fitted up. every appointment
IL complete. and rules fcr the comfort of
PLAYERS rigilly enforced.
Ny Bar is supplied with Liquors OF every dc
scriptiou-Of the best quality
WINES. wHISKIES- RRANDIES. AND BAL
TIAORE AND ROCHESTER, BEER
all of the best VIII furnish from this date. at
my place of business. the best Rochester Beer,
a. 81. 90 per dozen
FAYETTE p. SOUDERS.
Basement jefferson Building.
August 9. 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

Guard and protect your health;
make use Of that true and efficient
tonic medicine. Browns Iron Bitters,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
D. c.. Green,
isaac Fouxe,

AITORNEY At LAW AND SOLICITOR y
CHASCERY,
ChsriestOwn, Jefferson County, W. Va
DRACTTCES in the Courts of Jefferson.
Berkeley and Morgan Counties. W Va,
nod IN the Courts Of Frederick Clarke and Lou
doe1E E0nnties- Virginia Deeds. Leases Wills
teSe. neSsy drawn and collections promptly
made and promptly RENTED
Ofdes IN Paradise Law Building. Coraer of
-es9Eth George and Liberty Streets, IN said town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
ADVERTISING RATES.

One Square q inch or less) i to- weeks. $50
Each subsequent insertion. so
One Square, three mosItlls-----l.s----..--4 400
one SQUARE, months .s.---<-- sso S.oo
Oae Square, one year. 1000
Candidates Announcelnsn.s.-For County
Ohieers. SS.00s State or Congressional, $1,000.
Others at regular Advertising Rates.
Obituary Notices exceeding i've lines, 10 cts.
Liberal dsdnctions made for onartef, Half
and Whole Columns, TO Annual. mi-Annua1
and Quarterly Advertisers.
No advertisement TO be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manus
script or previously agreed upon between the
TIarfles.
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HOTELS.
Carter House,
;. E. DORSEY, Proprietor,

rJlHE Carter House. chariestown. has been
L thoroughly and completely painted inside
and out. newly furnished and put in complete
condition for the reception of TrGreIe1.s aud
Summer BoGTders The Hotel is icxccllently
kept, and is first-class in every respect.
P. E. DORSEY,
May so. 1882. Proprietor.
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SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.

cHAnrEsrowS, JErFERsoS COUNTY, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20
Auctioneer's Notice.

II OFFER my services to the public as an
Il t1Auetioneer-" / will be pleased to render
service anywhere IN the County Of jefferson
and at reasonable charges have taken out
License and win give prompt attention to tie
business D. PHILLIPS
Chariestorrn- January Il. 1SSa-1y-
"ECKERS OATMEAL Wheaton Grlts. Self
III Raising Flour. and Farina-a fresh sup
ply just received by -
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DRESS-@kKiaG &; PiAia sEWiaG.

NIISS KATE IOHR respectfully offers her
vi services to the ladies of Charlesto,vn and
vicinity for the execution of Dzess-AIakinS and
Plain Sewing of all kinds. Rooms at residence
of her father in building Of Mr.. W. s. sIer-
chant. opposite Methodist Parsonage
November q. 1S>3-rf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

PUBLISHING INTERESTS -Cieri-
cali. a. Register, j. w. Siioatff, !,
2. B. Smith, J. w. Wolfe. r. S.
Cunningham, Collins Denny, V.
w. Wheeler. L. G. Martin. Lay
w. w. Welsh, w. J. King, II.
n. Rector. J. S. Knott. j. P.
Houc:i, j. 81. II. Figgett, W. B.
Jolnson. 2. Heneill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-03-20

SUNDAY SCHooL.-Cierical-
G. III. Brown, J. E. Wilson, S.
w. Haddaway, a. A. P. Neal.
David Bush. L. C. Miller, II. NJ.
Strickler. L. r. hardwood. Lay
6. Mitchell, T. j. Magl1l-
der, w. II. May, Richard Mccoy.
81. L. Walton, z. Boon, a. FL.
Anderson. j. 2. LYLE.
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May so. 1882.
Taylor House,
MaE:py House,

TfHE .:MALTBY2' is the orly Hotel in BaI:i-
4 more conducted on both the
AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS.
Owing to the decline in cost of many articles
appertaining to our expenses, the rates of board
have been reduced to
50 co and 50 so per Dcy en- Me Ame1Tccn Plan,
and 81 90 to $500 on tie European.
Being the only Hotel in the country having
at those rates
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1883-12-01

Sherihs Male.
NEwBuRGER & KoREY, !
VS.. Fl Fa, :
II u fIy
II. P. WILLIAMS.

BY virtue of the above styled ri r;
to me directed by George W. Beard
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for tn,
County Of Grenadn. State of Mississippi
] will expose to public sale, to the high.
est bidder, for cash, in front Of the Court
House door, in the town Of Grenada, on
MONDAY, THE 18th Day or DECEMBEh,
1888, the same being the first Monday d
Court, within the hours prescribed by
law. the following parcels or tracts 4
and, lying and being IN the county d
Grenada, State of Mississippi, to-wit
His, the defendants equity OF redemp-
tions, or whatever interest he may have
in and to the following lands: South
west quarter and south east quarter
north west quarter and south west quar-.
ter north west quarter, and south wes'
quarter south east quarter section rs,
and east half Of east half south eas,
quarter section 26, and east half OF cat
half north east quarter section 35, anu
north west quarter section 80, all in
township % range 8 east; and will b
sold to satisfy the above styled Fl Fa,
interest and all costs. r. N. HALL,
GRENADA, Nov. 81, 1883 Sheriff.
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california palace Car Excursion.

The Illinois Central Railroad will run
Palace Car Excursion to San Francisco
leaving Grenada at 5:55 p. M, January
4, 1884. route going, via New Orleans,
San Antonio and Los Angeles, with stops
at each of the three points mentioned.
Returning, passengers have choice oftwo
routes, either the Southern Pacific, or, at
slight additional expense, the route via
Ogden and Denver. Stop-overs will be
granted at will, west OF and including
Los Angeles. Returning, stop-overs
granted at any point desired, within the
lie Of the ticket.
Mardi-Gras begins at New Orleans on
February 20. We suggest that as many
as desire to witness the Carnival Festiv,
tiles, return via New Orleans al about
this date.
Remember that on this Excursion you
have but one change Of cars, and that at
New Orleans. No snow! No Ice Fruit,
Ferns and Flowers in abundance, and
accommodations first-class.
This trip embraces over 1000 miles oi
travel through Illinois, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas,
New and Old Mexico, Arizona and Cali,
fornia, going; and Nevada, Wyoming,
Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa, returning
via Denver. Every mile Of this route il
replete with natural and historicintefest.
Applications for Sleeping Cur Berths,
accompanied by price OF same, must be
made to Mr. J. F. Merry, Manchester,
Iowa, on or before December Is. To
secure desirable location in Sleeper,
application should be made at once.
Write Tor circulars, giving full iniorma-
ton rs to rates, route, detour, etc.
j. F. MERRY,
A. II. HANSON, Gen. West. Pass. Ag't.
Gen. Pass. Ag't.
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shcriRs Sale.
w N Pass. !


ys. }Vendi Expopas
SAM'L. G.. DUNAwAY.) J
By virtue of the above styled HI Fl
to Inc directed by George w Beard
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the
county Of Grenada, State of Mississippi
| will expose to public sale, to the high
est bidder, for cash, in front Of the Cour
House door in the town Of Grenada, ,onthe
3RD MONDAY OF DECEMBER, 1883,
the same being the 18th day of said
month and the first Monday OF Court
between the hours prescribed by law
Saml. G. Dunaway's undivided interest
in and to the following described parcel
or tract OF land lying and being in the
county Of Grena la, State OF Mississippi
and described as follows, to-wit: East
half OF rorth east quarter of section H.
township %, range 5 east; and south
east quarter of south west quarter of sec.
ton 35, township %, range east. North
west quarter section 2, township q, range
5 east. And will be sold to satisfy the
above styled Vendi, interest and all cost.
r. N. HALL, Sheriff.
Grenada, Miss, Nov. Is, 1888.
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Sudden Death and u sad Spectacle.

About two o'clock yesterday, it was
ported that man had died suddenly
the migrants room at the depot,
pairing to the spot sud spectacle
Feted our eyes. Lying on the Il 'or,
Rered with quilt, was dead maui,
pund whom clustered several w"Inen
Il number Of chiriren, iamentins bit
!. Ftnm n man of the party we
trned hat the dead mau was named
ncs Scott, from Grenada Miss, and en-
lte to Hrarne, Texas. He was subject
|heart trvble and died without any
{ticular warning he was in destitute
cumstances, The man who gave the
'rmati,l, having loaned him money to
y tickets. He leaves awife aid seven
|ldren, the eldest not over fourteen
&r.. Justice Bartlett was notified and
ID an inquest, at which the above tnrts
re elicitcd. he family aIe fit sub
fs tor the charity OF some of our rich
lanthropists.
The remains were inferred by James
hilener &Co.
The little son Of the deceased was on
street late in the Afternoon, telling
a citizens the condition Of the family
modestly asking what assistance they
disposed to give. About forty dol
n were raised through the assistance
Louie Goldberg. While some gave
&erfiilly yaa. gladly nrhars turncd
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1883-12-01

The Boston Post thus settles the Re-
publican brags over the result OF the
late election: "You Republicans who
are talking about victory in New York
are simply making yourselves ridiculous.
You only elected one man, because his
Democratic opponent was unpopular,an
lost all the rest. But then, beaten in
Ohio, New Jersey, Maryland and Vir-
ginia, and only successful by Democratic
aid in this old Republican stronghold,
you do seem to be rather short of some
thing to brag OF, and probably are doing
the best you can, under the circumstan-
ces.
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SheriHs Sale.
Mrs. L. E. PEACOCK,
Chancery Court, III Fa
w, P. PEACOCK.


BY virtue of the above styled Fl Fa, to
me directed by A. V. B. Thomas, Clerk
of the Chancery Court in and for the
County Of Grenada, State OF Miss, Twill
expose to public Sale to the highest bid
der for cash in front OF the door of the
Court House in the town of Grenada on
the
Bird MONDAY OF DECEMBER, 1888,
same being the 18th day of the month
and the first Monday of Court, be-
tween the hours prescribed by law,
the following described parcel or tract of
land lying, and beingin the county of
Grenada, State of Miss, and described as
follows to wit: The east half Of west
half, and west half of east half. section
four. township twenty-one, range six
east, and will be sold to satisfy the
above styled Fl Fa interest and all cost.
R. N. HALL,
Grenada, Nov, 18th 1883. Sheriff.
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Notice to Tax Payers.

BY virtue Of law your State and County
Taxes became due on the LIST day Of Oc-
tobrr. Only a few Of the tax payers have
paid, w to this date. Nix final settle
inent will have to be made much earlier
this time than usual, hence it will bc inn
possible for me to indulge you as have
in the past will therefore ask you to
come forward at once and pay your taxes.
Remember that ten per cent. damages
will be added, without fail, after the 18th
OF December. r. N. HALL,
Sheriff and Tax Collector
Grenada, Nov. IA, 1883.
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Any one visiting Memphis just after a
hard rain and seeing the muddy streets
and abominable crossings would feel an
innate sense OF horror at living in such a
place, and yet the citizens of Memphis
can exclaim with fervor: "With all thy
faults, we love thee still. ."-Scimitar.
The same might be truthfully said Of
Grenada. ".-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1883-12-01

A New York preacher wants to put an
end to Sunday night courting. We dc
not believe the young people of either
sex will allow their rights to be trampled
on Washington National Republican.
The country preachers will be obliged
to stop their Sunday night services il
they crush out courting. --Ex.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1883-12-01

j. i. Hughes keeps constantly on
hand the finest brands Of cigars. He has
nnquestionably the best nickel cigar in
town.
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be Aberdeen Fair is said to have
h a success.
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lo not buy your stick and fancy cam
before calling on Mrs Loewenstein's
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SALOON PETITION.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
GREyAD, CoUNTY

To the Board Of Mayor and Aldermen o.
the Town Of Hardy:
We, the undersigned citizens of Hardy
would respectfully represent to your Hon
orable Body that James A. Martin, Sr,, is
a man Of good reputation and II sober and
suitable person TO receive license to retai
vinous and spurious liquors in less quln-
titles than one gallon, and therefore, re.
specifully petition your Hon. Board to
grant him the license herein prayed for
and to be sold in the house now occupied
by him.
W F Barksdale, j X Hutson,
P Collins, W E White,
A Martin, A W Stokes,
d Watson, W l. Watson,
4 H Stokes, A $ Bell.
J J Hardy, W Martin,
J A MartinJr. IF Hill.
Geo Carthage, HAYWOOD Irving,
Frank Dlaud, Allen Sutton,
Nelse Scruggs, Jut Hsrdy,
Vim Bland, Leigh Daily,
Jim Daniel. Gen Washington,
Ben Baker. Aus Jones,
Jack Stokes, Arthur Hardy,
Van Garner, Laurence White,
David Townes.
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Nothing but the purest and best Of
candies at Mrs Loewenstein's.
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On
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YOU
AZ. see
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pool' pelohglhg
Wan ugly Drulef
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or more guess;
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parting caress. I
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Worcester sauce at l5 cts, per box at B
7 Johnston 4 Co.'S.
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For fine teas, baking powders and ex-
tracts 90 to B T Johnston & Co.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-08-30
The Care OF the Hands.

To make the fngernails strong and
long, take the yelk of a hard-boiled egg
and two drachms of pure white wax;
melt the wax and add few drops Of
almond oil to it, then mix in the yelk of
the egg until tho paste is made. Pot the
paste, and rub the nails every night
with it. Of course wearing gloves. This
will make the nails strong and pliable at
the same time. To make them soft, if
they are too brittle, rub them with cold
cream and wear gloves. For chilblaius
on the hands or feet, here is = most ex-
eel ent receipt from the pen Of a ce]e-
brated Partisan doctor, which will be
found to succeed AFT er few applications:
Take piece OF alum, about the size of q
nut, and melt it in enough hot water to
cover the hands. When the alrm ia
melted, soak yonr hands in the LIQUID
for nearly quarter of an hour; then
cover Your hands at once with gloves,
which you keep on all night, and as
long as you can dnriug the day. Repeat
this morning and night. The best soap
for the hands is almond soap. Alway VS.
times dangerous. You may make your
own almond soap by melting a piece of
curd soap, adding the same quantity of
powdered almonds to it; and if you also
put teasvoonful of hismuth, mixing
the whole we'll together, you have a
soap and cosmetic all in one. Another
excellent hand soap may be made by
melting piece Of white curd soap, adj
ding the same quantity OF glycerlne.
Mix we'll together, then add similar
quantity of powdered almonds, honey
and almond oil.-American Queen.
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rlble, even to the separate individuals,
than the ordinary death by units. OF
course. terror isvery catching, and there
fore, the terror Of q crowd always en-,
hances the terror Of the individual.
But though that explains the supreme
agony Of sinking ship or burning
theater, it does not in the least explain
the additional dresd. Of death which
plague seems 10 inspire in individuals.
for between the inhabitants of 9 plaRue-
stricken city there is ALWAYS very much
less active sympathy than there was be-
fore the postilences appeared, and it ia
rather through the growth Of mutual res
pulsion than through the heightening 81
= common sympathy that the influence
of pestilence is chiefly felt. AS fact.
very few patients stricken with ordinary
disease who IRE told that death is inev.
table show any panic at all, while the
perfectly healthy man, surrounded by
pestilence, is too often consumed with a
terror which renders him absolutely un-
fit for the discharge of his dnties.