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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
FOUR TRAINS DAILY BETWEEN ALEXAN.
DRIA AND ROUND HILL
Leave Washington at 8 25 a. IL. and % p. u.
and Alexandria at Q 80 3. III. and 80 p. IN. Pass
Leesburg, going westward at II 36 q. III. and
+ 49 =. H.. and arrive ut Round Hill at IL - p.
NJ and % p n, Leave Round Hill at . 30 q.
m. and 35 p Pass Leesburg, going east
ward, at 10 a. NJ. and Tip. H., and arrive q.
Alexandria at Oh a. NJ. and II p. n, and st
Washington at S Is o. M aud IS p M
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Washington at 25 q. IN. and 8 O5 p. H.,
Alexandria at 9 35 a. N. and ID p. III. Pass
Leesburg, going westward, at II 36 M. and
10 10 p. III. Arrives ut Round Hill at 10 10 p.
III. and II p. III.
gEs- Passengers from Washington will take the
Wash, Ohio and West'n. cars at the Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad station at 9:25 q. NJ and 4:25 D.
~, and go through to Round Hill without change
Of cars.
The $50 a.. IN. train from Alexandria and 1918
pm. train from Round Hill connect at Bound Hill
with Daily Line Of Coaches for Snickersvile Der.
ryville and Winchester; also with Line of Coaches,
which leave LeesbuTg daily for Aldie and Middle.
burg.
Both trains, Westward make close connections
et Vienna, with Siasons Line of Stages for Fairfax
Court House.
One thousand milo communication tickets, bear
ing two names 500: one thousand mile tickets,
bearing r.: tho names Of family or members of q
firm, $40.
Alexandria, April 19. 1884
apis SIN. BRoPHY. supt.
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AteSaudria Dazettf.
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2.

TIE INTRODUCTION OF LIGHTNING RODS.
As a matter of course, the new doctrine Of
Franklin and his allies was not received
without considerable opposition. A sharp
shock of an earthquake having been expo
rienced in Massachusetts in 1855, this was
forthwith attributed to the evil influences
of Franklin's lightning rods. A Boston
clergyman preached against them in ITO
as "impious contrivances to prevent the ex-
ecution of the wrath of heaven" Even as
late as 1856, an engineer in the employment
of the British government recommended
that all lightning rods should be removed
from public buildings as dangerous expeol
ents, and in 1928 the governor genera ana
council of the East India company ordered
that all lightning rods should be removed
from public buildings, arsenals and Powder
magazines throughout India, ana only DC
came reconciled to their restoration AFTER
large magazine and corning house, not 1ur
nished with q conductor, had been pio"h
ND during storm. Franklin was so much
in earnest Interference to his lnVentlon tna'
he sent friend at his own charge through
the principal towns of the New England
colonies to make known the powers an"
: virtues of the lighting rod. In the
"Poor Richard" for 175S, kind OF al
manac or manual which he was at that time pub
fishing, he gave specific instructions for the cree
ton Of his rods. The second conductor which he
himself constructed was placed upon the mousse OF
M. West, q wealthy merchant of Philadelphia
A few months after this had been erected storm
burst over the town, and flash of lightning was
seen to strike the point of the conductor, and TO
spread itself out as sheet of flame at its base. IL
was afterward found that about two inches ana
half of the brass point had been dissipated into
the air, and that Immediately beneath the metal
was melted into the form of an irregular blunt
cap. The house. nevertheless, was quite unlnJur-
ed. The sheet of fame seen at the base OF the
conductor Franklin correctly ascribed to the
ground having been very dry, and to there not
having been sufficiently capacious earth contact
under those circumstances. He nevertheless
shrewdly and quite justifably, assumed that IN
this case nature had itself pronounced an un mis-.
taxable verdict in favor of his invention.-Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
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APPOINTMENTS.

Rooms Dem. STATE EXECUTIVE Com.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. q, 1854.
The following appointments are promul-
gated by and with the consent of the speak
ers named:
Local papers and party authorities will
please give these appointments all possible
publicity.
Unless otherwise indicated, the appoint
ments are made for county seats, and, as far
as possible, on court days.
JOHN S. BARBOUR, Chairman.
81. SHEPHERD, Secretary.
ELECTORS LARGE.
WALLER r. STAPLES.
Bland, Monday, October s.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
b. B. MUNFoRD.
Franklin, Monday, October 6.
Henry, Monday, October lS.
Patrick, Tuesday, October %.
CAMM PATTEsoN.
Rockbridge, Monday, October 6.
Appomattox, Thursday, October y.
Allegheny, Monday, October 20.
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COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

J. c. nILEURS,
GROCER TEA DEALER
AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. IL North Royal street near Market space.
Alexandria, Va.
Orders and consignments solicited they will re.
celve careful and prompt attention. apis
lIHARLEs s. TAYLOR, Jr.,
FEED DEALER
GENERAL commission MERCHANT,
specialtics: COTTON SEED MEAL, Cut H.. +
and Hominy Chop.
Richest Southern Mill Feed always Oh hand
Country orders promptly filled.
Agent for HERR & CISSEL'S SWISS PROCES
PATENT FLOUR.
P. O. box No. 203. aug29
~. JAMESON. GEO. g. COCHRAN
JAMESON & COCHRAN.
Successors to R. d. Lawson & Jamieson)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
60 CAMERON STREET,
je26 ALEXANDRIA. va.
JAMES BAYNE Tuos. II. BAYSE.
PAYNE BRO.
GROCERs, LIQUOR and COMMISSION NER-
CHANTS,
No 10 Cameron Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Agents for ISAAC WENGER'S CELEBRATED
FAMILY FLOUR.
A fine assortment of Plain and Fancy FAM
lily GROCERIES and LIQUORS constantly on
hand. my2G
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Fluvanna, Monday, October q.

Fluvanna, Monday, October q.
THOMAS SMITH.
Prince William, Monday, October 6.
Louisa, Monday, October Is.
Stafford, Wednesday, October 10.
Fairfax. Monday, October 20.
Fauouier, Monday, October q.
er J.H.H. FIGGAT.
Charlotte, Monday, Oct. 3.
Campbell, Monday. Oct 18TH.
Liberty, Monday, Oct. 9th.
Roanoke, subject TO county committee.
Roanoke City, subject to city commit'ee'
CANVASSEcS AT LARGE.
JAMES n. DUNLOP.
Spotsylvania, Monday, October +.
Louisa, Monday, October Is.
Pittsylvania, Monday, October 70.
GEN. FITZ LEE.
Charlotte, Monday, October 6.
Louisa. Monday, October 10.
Fairfax, Monday, October ~.
Staunton. Thursday, Oct. IL, (nlgntl.
Charlottesville. Saturday, Oct. 10, lnlgntJ'
CHARLES E. STUART.
Franklin, Monday, October s.
SAMUEL J.. COLEMAN.
Rockbridge, Monday, October 6.
Fluvanna, Monday, October q.
A. NJ. KELLEY.
West Point, Saturday, Oct. 4: might.
Gloucester, Monday, Oct. 6.
Caroline, Monday, Oct. IS.
Fredericksburg, Tuesday, Oct. II, might .
Alexandria, Wednesday, Oct ID, ln'ghtl.
Essex, Monday, Oct. 20.
II. ST. G. TUCKER.
Charlotte, Monday, Oct. 6.
Amherst, Monday, Oct. 20.
Highland, Tuesday, Oct. IS.
w. N. CABELL.
Allegheny, Tuesday, October I.
Appomattox, Thursday, October ..
Bath. Tuesday, October II.
Glenmore, Friday, October Il.
SAMUEL GRIFFIN.
FLOYD, Tuesday, October IA.
Carroll, Monday, October 20.
JOHN E. MASSEY.
Henry, Monday, October IL.
MIcAJAH WOODS.
Page, Monday, October p.
EpPA HUNToN.
Dinwiddie, Monday, October 20.
Halifax, Monday, October p.
]. G. FIELD.
Goochland, Monday, October 20.
D. S. PIERCE.
Albemarle, Monday, October G.
Harry Monday October Is.
Pittsylvania, Monday, October 90.
Patrick, Tuesday, October IS.
RE. wITHERs.
Greensyilc, Monday, October 6.
Prince George, Thursday, October 8.
Nansemond, Monday, October Is.
Southampton, (barbecue) October Is.
JOHN T. HARRIS.
Russell, Tuesday, October I.
P. w. MCKINNEY.
Rockbridge, Monday, October G.
Shenandoah, Monday, October Is.
Rockingham, Monday, October 20.
Orange, Monday, October p.
W. W. BERRY.
Amherst, Wednesday, October S.
Giles, Tuesday, October p.
JOHN T. GOOLRICK.
Prince William, Monday, October 6.
& 3. +. BLAND.
Charles City, Thursday, October lG.
Mecklenburg, Monday, October 20.
Accomack, Monday, October q.
Portsmouth,
Northampton,
H MOFFETT.
southampton, (Barbecue), October 16.
w. K. AYLETT.
Warren, Monday, October 90.
Shenandoah (local) October is and 20.
Hanover, Wednesday, October 10.
HOLMES CONRAD.
Montgomery, Tuesday, October Is.
S. S. TURNER.
Rappahannock, Monday, October IL.
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS. &c.
EDw'p. S. LEADBEATER. THos. LEADREATE
II s. LEADBEATER * Bro.

EDw'p. S. LEADBEATER: THos. LEADagATsr
u s. LEADBEATER s. BRo.,
Nos. and 7 S. Fairfax St..
Established 1892.
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICALS
PAINTS. OILS, PROPRIETARY MEDI
CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES,
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS,
FINE TOILET GOODS, sc.
Proprictors Of Anodyne Pectoral, Lubricating
Linment, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough
Syrup; and Agents io1 Ayers Medicines, Ready.
mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints sc.
Every effort will be made TO maintain the high
reputation of our old establishment. mv3
A A. WAKEFIELD,
~. Successor to Janney & Co..
DEALER IN
DRUGS, PAINTS, OILS, GARDEN SEED.
WINDOW GLASS, SPICES,
Acids, Dyo Stutfs and Druggists Sundrics
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounded
Orders aid Inquiries from the country promptly
Sttendc1 to.
NEW BUILDING.
sep1 No. 1872 King street;
SUMMERS < ALLEN
DRUGGISTS
N. w. corner King and Royal streets
DEALERS IN DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS. PERFUMERY.
BRUSHES, &c, Sc.
BOTTLEES OF SODA WATER, SARSAPARlLLA
AND GINGER ALE.
Prescriptions carefully compounded orI23
IOHN r. COLE * co.
Successors OF John Y. Gibson & Co.
No. 200 KING ST., ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Peabody Building.)
Dealers in
DRUGr, MEDICINES. CHEMICALS TOILET
ARTICLES. PERFUMERY &c
Prescriptions carefully compounded ap4
SAMUEL H. LUNT'
DRUGGIST.
CORNER KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS.
Dealer H.
DRUGS, CHEMICALS.
FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES.
PERFUMERT, BRUSHES, &C, &c.
Physicians prescriptions carefully prepared ::
all hours day and night. sp4
JAT F. CREIGHTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ia
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT
MEDICINES, OILS DYE STUFFS.
GARDEN SEEDS, &c. SC.
40. IS King street, under Sarcpta Hail.
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded.
Orders will receive prompt attention.
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WHOLESALE GkUCEKS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS

M A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx. XXX, XXX%,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS aud
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES, "a which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country :nr merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Fro
duce solicited for which they guarantee tha high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal street
sep14 Alexandria. Va.
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FOR THE LOWER POTOMAC.

The steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON will leave
her wharf EVERY MONDAY and EVERY WE'D
NESDAY, at 1880 n. nl., for Lconardtown, and
EVERY FRIDAY, at 1870 a H., for River Land
ings as far down rs Nomjni, returning on alter
nate days. Fare % cents for any landing
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LINERS.

STEAMER ARROWSMITH FOR -u-
- POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. rsS1 s.-ls.,= =
Leaves Washington, from 9TH st. wharf ut 7 am,
and Alexandria, from foot of King street, at 8
4. m, MONDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATUR-
DAYS. Returning on Tuesdays, Fridays and
Sundays, for all River Landings as far as Nomin
Creek, Currioman and St. Clements Bay.
FERRY SCHEDULE.
Lcaue Alexandria: 600, 7:30, $50, $50. 1890,
11:30 A. NJ, 1870 1:30, $50, $50, 4:3O, $50,
$50, 7:15 P. N.
Leaue Washington: 6:15, 7:3O $50, $50, 1880,
1880. A. n, 1870 1:3O, $50, 800 4:3O $50,
$50, T:15 P. NJ.
Same schedule on Sundays commencing at $50
a. m.
For information apply at Office It'll st. wharf
Washington, D. c., and at office foot of King ST.
Alexandria, Va. G. W. RIDLEY, Manager. .
J. B. PADGETT, Agent. je3O
DOTOMAC STEAMBOAT COM -u-
i PANY ,ElaalH
The ever popular palace steamer GEORGE
LEARY will leave Prince street wharf EVERY
TUESDAY and THURSDAY, at 6 p. M, and
SATURDAY, at 6:30 p. m.
Fare, one way, 81. Round trip, $500.
This is the only line that connects in Norfolk
with the Boston and Providence steamers.
For further particulars apply at company's
Office, 7th st. wharf, Washington.
Or to PHILIP B. II DOE,
ap23 Agt Primo. ST. wharf
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WAKEFIELD {: HALL,
D 2 U G @ I 8 T )

Corner Prince and FalrIaZ stfeeL,
Prescriptions p speciality. English, French.
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hcdyoslnia, Gcranun
and Florida Water; Genuine Lubins Extracts;
Sponges. Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes: ia full assortment of Patent Mcdi-
cincs, Coxcs Gcla.inc, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa-
rinc: Spices Of all kinds, and select stock %! MI
articles sold by druggists at prices rs low as tho
same quality can he obtained elsewhere. dec
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FOR NEW YORK.

STEAMERS E. C. KNIGHT AND
JOHN GIBSON 3TELN
EVERY FRIDAY and returning leave New
York, from pier Al, East river, EVERY SAT-
URDAY.
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7 BRODERS & CO.,

BRODERS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers III
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR. SAL:
AND FISH.
A full line OF celebrated pure old Whisl,cs,
Brandes, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Philadel.
phia and Claggctts Baltimore Ales, and Berger Il
Engels Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
Agents for James S. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard
Soap, and for the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consignmcnts
solicited, No II King street,
my1-tf alexandria, Va
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iOl1N LANNON,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQOUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand,
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONTrS SPORTING, MINING and
BLASTING POWDER.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whiskics.
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &c, Massey 4 Co.'S. phila-
delphia and Claggett's Baltimore Alcs, and Berger
& Engcl's Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
Agent for the POTOMAC RIVER SrEAME&S.
Orders promptly attended to aud coasgnmeL;s
solicited. my1-ti
W. A. SMooT G.S. FRENCH.
w A. sMOOT & CO.,
GOAL, SALT, PLASTER.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
OFFIcE--Smoot's Wharf.
spa Special attention paid to forwarding.
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d.
1416 street,
sep27-tf Washington, d. &.
NLYDE'S STEAM LINE WE KLY nc
PHILADELPHIA. S4tk1S
Appointed sailing days from Alexa 4 EV.
cry TUESDAY and from Philadelpb. EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with tho Vir.
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads
and at Philadelphia with Clyde's regular Steam
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills of lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
VIM +. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
JOHNSON s. CO., Wash. & Georgtn.
janS-tf
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INLAND AND SEABOARD
i COASTING COMPANY EEsss .sassz:ES
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No sToPs)
Steamer LADY OF TIE LAKE EVERY MON.
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.
The steamer JANE MOSELEY leaves her wharf
EVERY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at six
o'clock p NJ. Returns on alternate days.
Single fare 81 round trip, S1.5O. Meals, 81.
Boston freight taken as usual.
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The steamers of this company make connections
at Norfolk for Boston and all points East; at New
York with all points West and Northwest, and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO.. Agent
Janney's wharf
J. w. THOMPSON, President.
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SPECIAL,ELECrION NOTICE.

OMALL HAMS, of choicest brands, for sale by
i aug3O &c. MILBURN.
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J. w. THOMPSON, President.
1416 F street,
sapOT-tf Woabip I
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

FOR SALE.-My range of 1000 acres OF
decided land in one body, including the
Black and Byfeld hay lands; timber and
water with two good farm houses and other
improvements. Convenient to No. school
privileges. Situated in the Republican val
lev west Red Willow creek. Call on or
address j. F. BLACK.
Indianola, Neb.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
PLANT A HOME.

Young beginners in life's morning,
Don't forget the rainy day,
Sunshine cannot last forever,
Or the heart be always gay.
Save the dime and then the dollar,
Lay up something as your roam
Choose some blooming spot Of beauty,
Some fair lot, and "plant home"
You, too, who have babes around you,
Coming up to take your place;
Give them something to remember,
Homestead memories let them trace.
Would you feel the pride Of manhood,
Let the sun your dwelling greet,
Breathe the blessed air of freedom,
Own the soil beneath your feet.
You, too, who perhaps have squandered
Life's fair morn-'tis not too late!
Start at once to WOO bright Fortune,
Rail no more at so-called fate.
Sow the golden seeds Of saving
In the rich and quickening loan;
Spend your last days not with strangers,
Enter Heavens gate from home.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

rn4oft1ngIy dI CHe speaker.
"Andra, darling, allow me to present
to you Mr.. Arlington, the gentleman
who found your basket with our moth
er's picture. My sister, Mr.. Airing
ton"
Ward Arlington bowed low to the
object of his alteration, albeit he was
somewhat mystified at the similarity
of the names of brother and sister. His
heart beat high with happiness, al
though they were still in danger, at the
thought that Benair was only the
brother of his beautiful companion. He
made his way down the almost perpen-
dicular companion-way to his state
room, from which he emerged with a
heavy waterproof cloak, which he Of
fered to Miss Benair. II was received
with smile and glance which set his
heart throbbing with joy in his bosom.
Audrey Benair was right; one of the
boats had drifted in the way of the tug
Tiger, who learning of the disaster,
came to their relief, and before 9
O'Clock they were safe in the cabin,
leaving the unlucky Seguna to be res
cued from her perilous position, or to
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heavy, and by - O'Clock the sky was
black and enshrouded in the deepest
night. A monstrous cloud had scud-
ded across the smiling sky, and no light
of star or planet was visible, and ever
and anon the thunder pealed and forked
lightning zig-zagged amid the dark
ness.
The steamer began to pitch heavily,
and almost every moment great foun-
tain of spray embodied her in dense
cloud of salt water. The passengers
huddled together in the cabins, and the
sheet lightning showed faces as white
as death and lips that trembled with
fear.
Ward Arlington had been in several
storms at sea, but never before had he
seen such commotion. He put on a
heavy sea jacket and stole up the COM
panionway. Many of the passengers
were there before him, and he brushed
heavily against Andrew Benair, with q
white form lying against his breast, and
his arms wound around her, before he
was aware of their presence.
Passengers, you must 60 below
shouted the captain through his trump.
ct. 'You shall be warned when there
is danger.''
The passengers fell back like freight.
ened sheep, and it seemed when the
matches closed over their heads as il
the sunlight would never more mee1
their subterraneous cavern of earth for
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

ever. Nervous women shrieked, strong
men prayed aloud in the agony of fear,
while some stood like frozen marble,
stern, silent, expecting death at any
moment.
At length there came shock that
threw them to their feet.
"She has struck" shouted Benair,
almost in Ward Arlington's ear.
A horrible, grinding, indiscribable
noise audible above even the roar and
rattle of the raging storm.
'We are aground" shouted the mate
from the open hatchway. The proba-
bility is that we can reach shore in the
open boats. The less excitement the
better; come on deck one at q time. "
Ward followed Benair, with his half
fainting burden in his arms, TO the
deck.
"Heavens have mercy on us!" said
the mate as he passed him trembling.
"We have mistaken the llghts.''
twas now o'clock in the morning,
and the storm was abating. The steam.
er lay half out of water near the Eng
lish shore, and was creaking and strain
ing in every timber. It was still dark,
but couple of boats were launched,
and those who preferred it were allowed
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gull, lighted only by the Star light OF
the tropics.
"What an idiot 1 amp" he said ID
himself. "She is probably his wife"
The mate of the steamer paused b
his side moment, and Ward embracin
the opportunity, questioned: "Do 20
know the name of the lady in the dar
blue travelling dress?"
"That? o, that is Andra Benair."
Ward, exasperated that he had nd
made himself understood, but ashame
to question further, tried another meth
cd.
sis she married?"
"Oh, no." resumed the other, with q
surprised look, as he resumed his du.
ties.
Ward returned bow of recognition
from the unconscious Benair with q
feeling of defiance, and retired to his
staterOOm.
The next day was one on which to do
nothing, read nothing, think nothing
only to exist. The sky was one ex-
quisite azure, and as the day went by
Ward felt that the slow heaving of the
steamer and the ssfip-faps'' of the wa.
ter were almost insupportable. He saw
nothing of the lovely Spaniard, and
when he met the polite Benair that
evening in the gentlemen's cabin he
only gave little look of vexation and
one quick contraction of the eyebrows
as he returned his pleasant greeting.
s'Mr. Phelps, the mate, tells me you
are just completing trip around the
world" observed Mr.. Benair politely