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T. J. STEVENSON, Secretary.
C,o,nDlin, entarv to Mrs. r.

Colnplim entary to Mrs. Rigg.
Resolutions passed by the Juvenile
Missionary Society of Smyrna NJ. f..
Church, in honor to their Superinten-
dent, Mrs. Rev. ]. ID. Rigg:
WHEREAS, We recognize the obligation
we are under to Mrs. j. d. Rigg for organ
izing us into a missionary band, and
WHEREAS, By her faithful attention to
its interests she has brought it to its present
state of efficiency, and has greatly endeared
herself to us individually; and
WHEREAS, Circumstances compel her
removal, and consequently sever the union
that we have found SO pleasant and helpful
and,
WHEREAS, We have found this organi'
zation to be great blessing to ourselves
and we trust, is not without fruit in heather
lands, therefore,
ResoLred. That we do hereby make pub
lie acknowledgment of our Indebtedness,
and give expression to the sincere love WI
bear her, and will ever pray for the blessing
that maketh rich TO rest upon her.
ReSoiUed, That We renew our pledge to b,
| faithful to the trust committed to our hands
ResoLUed, That these preambles and res0
lutiOns be spread upon the record book, anC
that we ask for their insertion in the SMYRNI
TIMES, Smyrna Record and Conferenc
| Worker.
MINNIE REED, President.
JENNIE WILSON, Secretary.
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Smyrna and Vicinity.

o4A1 L1d bAId v tGttA1Dys
THE street crossings have been 10 q
much more passable condition since the
Town election. l.a.
pa THE telegraph reports the worst
g blizzard" of the season to be on its
way FROM the West. a4 81,
+ LEWIS & PRICE are gaxSering lum-
Der together for their rew phosSkate
factory at Smyrna Landing.
BY the rerests of our two National
Banks it viii be seen that they have
on deposit subject to check s3lS,sl2.42.
yoHss0S WILLARD, near Caspersonis
Mil, has EspEea Bis farm and viii have
. public sale on "Wednesday next, a9th
inst,
SIXTEEN persons OF this town baye
joined the Baynard watch club Of Viii
mington, which had its first drawing
yesterday.
THE steamer J. e. Tygert was the
only river boat that brayed the ice in
the DelawaFe last week. All the rest
drew off until this week,
THg dedication of abe PRESBYTERIAN
Church has been AGED for ApEp fth
The particulars OF the dedicRtory SEP.
vices win be announced when fully
matured.
OUR exchanges In different section
are complaining at the wanton destruc
ton by bey gunners Of the robbins tina
, have paaae their appearance in on
woodlands aAd brushwood. There
q law against the killing of these insee
D tiyerous birds. which should be put j
n execution wherever violated.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
r. a. NORTH g. co
Dealers in Pianos ana q.
OFSal

sails
Parties buying mu,.ca.ilt,.r.,,,.,.
be careful aUout I,o t.,l,.r.... S"v-4
rIrst, that the make ui IN. ii.,-. f''al
stanuard one; anu secoId. t,..., 'a4
tney ouy IL from Is tru.tMo.,I.y psi''4
uea, ~ieh. 1t i risky D..,,,n. ''.s@
these articles tom Ir.,, .,,... '.4.
Ior the country Is hoo4eu a.,a '-'~-'
limitations that bear c.o,y r,,y,,.'''.
the standard make, and vii, ,..
painted cases look aLou. "a, wr... w..
instrument; but less than y.a. 60
closes the fact that they ara ,n. =,
traps, made especially t. d4frsI'a Fat.
pecting purchasers We r..f..r W. ui'.,.
sure to the above house. lor.,"4'A l-s.
Market Street, Wllnington ~ :eu ua' a j.,
len. Manager. H. n i.
These gentlemen understand 49,,
what they deal in, and as ,sir. .,I ,'.II'4s
BILE gentlemen their reputa,I,n '.' ';'I 2.
class. They keep in stock tGs '.'l' H..
lar and standard pianos and o-,.r +,
in the country, which have H., l1"'.' h..-
merit, won their way and es,abji. .tl'5 5,'.s'
reputation wherever highe,, ,',.'y0 eYclS0l.'.-. IT,.
appreciated. Iti> here. tina. ,t,a NCs:'gi aCs.
=" Hazlrton Bros. pianos, and " H. Il
w hlte organ, are Kept, co0c.5.. =. q
to be the best in u>c =.
BY the most favorable b4..,n>.
ments with the mauufac... -. a, a. '1 :,
NORTH & Co are able to -. i, n1'>k,
as cheap a. it could b" p..-u,..-,, -. a, o.,
from the factory. -'--.
The increase q: trad. WAC. ...-
seek. this centre. j. d.c ,.., CO.. .',.'
standard goods. governed ~ .,.' lay. ~. I'D
market prIce,, are tur ca!.,-......., w.
of this house "-
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

The friends of President Garfield,
says an exchange, are put under obi
CATION by Mr.. Springer for the thor
Ough way in which he has under
taken the investigation of the Star
ROnte prosecutions. The testimony
Of Mr.. James and of Mr.. MacVesgh
before Mr.. Springer's committee last
Wednesday, especially that of the for
mer, is quite enough to put quietus
to the falsehoods with regard to our
late President which have been eAreu-
lated industriousIy thrOagh the organs
of the Dorsey and Brady j." ring" "
Mr.. James shows that his own ap-
peintment was made with no other
reference than the right management
Of the Department, and that, at his
very first interview with the President
after his entry Hpon the Office of Post
snaster-GensraI, Mr.. Garfield intro.
duced the subject of the alleged frauds
and proposed a thorough investigation
and the punishment OF the offenders
When the investigation had gone 8
far as to implieate men of promipeae
in the party, and the President wa
told that its eontinsanee would caas
tronble, he replied to Mr.. Jases sn
Ar. MacVeagh that there msst D
neither hating nor respect of persons
Throughout the whole proceeding
he held up the hands Of both oficiall
and Mr.. James shows that he mad
promptly every change in subord
mates which he was advised woul
promote the inquiry and unearth u
frauds. Boa asaf fle
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

For SALE-A good SAFE. Apply
to Mrs. Frances Cavender, Smyrna.
]. b. Cooper has some Bargains in
Cassimeres below cost, to close out.
Water Proof Boots, at Phillips.
Pulpit and Family Bibles, at ]. B.
Cooper's.
Magnificent Stock of Neckwear, at
Phillips.
Order any Book you want, at J. B.
CoOper's.
B4~If you want pure, fresh Drugs, go
to ClOak's Drug Store.
Hominy, Mincemeat, &c, at J. b.
COoper's.
Splendid Line of Winter Underwear,
at Phillips.
See the Specials in J. b. Cooper's
large advertisement.
Es1~If you want irst-class Ready
Mixed Paint, go to Cloak Drug Store.
Window Shades and Spring Fixtures,
at J. B. COOper's. Loops and Fringes.
Finest Ready Made Clothing, at ]. Z.
Phillips.
J. b. Cooper can suit you in Carpets.
See large advertisement.
RyIf you want Toilet Articles of all
kinds, go to Cloak's Drug Store.
Blank Books, all Styles, Sizes and
Qualities, at J. B. Coopers.
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps,
at J. B. COopcr's.
Ladies', Gents and Children's Gossa.
meres, at J. B. CoOper's.
Table and Pocket Cutlery at ]. B
COOper's.
Good assortment of Shoes, at Phillips
Ladies Coats, only few, below
cost, at j, b. COOper's.
BeyHI If yOu want the finest Toilet Sc
ever brought to this town, go to Cloak
Drug Store.
Everything Gent wants to complete
his outfit, to be found ut Phillips.
Devoe Brilliant Oil, the best and sal
i, est oil made, at J. b. Coopers.
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New Advertisements.

The attention of our readers is called
to the following new advertisements:
York Carriage. E. Williams.
Timothy Hay for Sale-H. c. Muir
phey.
Forty Mules for Sale-B. B. Allen.
Benson Capcine Porous Plaster
Seabury & Johnson, New York.
Picturesque Washington-J. A. & II.
A. Reid, Providence, r. |.
Fortune in Cattle Raising-E. d,
Barnes, 35 Wall street, New York.
Report of the Condition of tho
National Bank OF Smyrna.
Spring Announcement--Garrite
Masten q Allen, Tower Hall, Philadel
phia.
Report of the Condition Of the Fruit
Growers National Bank.
Largest Stock in the State-the Fur
niture and Furnishing Store of NJ
Megary & Son, SIG Tatnall street, VIII
mington.
Wall Paper and Window Shades
Ball & Co., 610 Market street, Viii
mington. The beautiful paper OH tn
National Bank of Smyrna was furnish
ed by Messrs. Ball & Co.
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Personal.

Robt. G. Handy. formerly publisher
of the Newark Ledger but now con-
nected with the Philadelphia Press,
spent several days in town this week
in the business interest of that paper,
and made us yesterday fraternal call.
Rev. Herman Roe filed the NJ. f.
pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
DIR. c. o. Swinney and wife last Fri
day, 7th inst, attended the funeral of
their cousin, Mrs. Maria Taylor, of
Wilmington.
Mrs, Julia Reynolds, and daughter of
Philadelphia, are visiting the family of
Samuel Reynolds,
Miss Sallie c Hill has returned from
visit of several weeks to Baltimore.
Mrs. Jas. ID. Wilds and daughter,
who have been spending several weeks
in Philadelphia, have returned home.
Mrs. J. D. Rigg who was indisposed
previous has been very sick during the
session Of conference at the NJ. +. par.
sopage of this town, but her indications
are copsideFeG MORE favorable to q
speedy recovery. She has the sympa
thy, as she has always held the highest
regard of the entire church.
Miss Mollie F. Wells, of Delmar, ha!
been spending few days with friends
| ip this town.
Miss Mollie Moore, of Suddlersville
Nd, is visiting her brother; Charleg f
Moore.
Miss Kate Irwin, of Philadelphia
and Miss Clara b. Wilson, of Middle
town, are guests of Miss Sallie Ransom
Miss Ellen Anderson, of Salisbury,
visiting Edwin G. FAIRIES. i"
F. S. Phelps, editor of the RecOrC
has been confined to his bed sewers
days by sickness.
VIM. Cathcart, of this town, ha
taken the position Of "P. d." on tn
Bredks0qter Light. 'f-a 5aI .-
Joseph Hill. fqp tie nast three yeal
l employed in the machine depaEtMeI
5 of Geo. w. & 8. TayIoF's shops as
t machinest has taken the position I
fireman on ]. Il. Tygert 4 Co.'S tn
t the Nellie S. Tg0eTt, with the view
Y becoming practical engineer.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

IT may seem paradoxical, says the
New York Tribune, but it is a demon
strable truth, that though the popula-
ton of the United States contains so
large percentage of foreign elements
there is more of national spirit in this
country than England, not to speak OF
the Continental powers.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

In the U. S. Senate Monday, Mr..
Bayard introduced a bill to establish
a pilot service; also a constitutional
amendment prohibiting Congress from
making anything but gold and silver a
legal tender.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

Tns Washington correspondent of
the Philadelphia Times thus notes the
aspect of the tariff question in Wash
ington:
"As Congress closes the first week
OF the third month of the session one
IS able to make the gratifying state
snent that very little has been done
Apparently the session Ia not going tc
be IS disastrous TO the country ~ there
was reason TO fear. Good judges &c
80 tar as TO express the belief that tb,
session will end with no serious injury
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

We hear of but one sentiment
among the Republicans of this sect on
an utter disapproVal of the men and
methods instrumental in the removal
of Judge L. E. Wales, from the bench
of the State Court.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

THE TIMES" is published every Wednesday
afternoon by RoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and
Proprietor, at Smyrna, Del
MS-SUBscRIPTIoN-on year 500 IN advance
or $3.50 if not paid till the end of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are paid
only at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of Seven Cents line for the first insertion; sub
sequent insertions Three-and-a-half cents. A
liberal discount made to quarterly, semi-annua
and yearly advertisers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cent
per line.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
gysGeedings or Wilmington Con
- fIasu ference. uia

leoNTFNUER FRoN K1RsT PAGE.
II, Y, Pickles read . report in which
It was stated that the laY eopfeFepce
favored the itinerant system. and de-
sired no change. Intemperanec, he
said, was the principal barrier in the
way of the growth OF the church, and
the only way to overcome lt IL by total
prohibition--first through the State
Iegisletures and then through the
Naiso6af '6opgYess That could only
be done by the chHFeh, aa9 TIE NJ. +.
Church at that. H 81 ~ NJ ~ q
A joint resolution was adopted BY
both laymen and ministers indorsing
the FsTqyt of the lay conferences,
especially Esgs.aIEg tss be- continuance
mendatiop for tF earliest y te%npsFraHpSe 'FaHe4
ffe eighth bsIl9t for The thirl min
| isteriqI delegate 10 the QeEsgal Corner
ence was taken, and Rev. 4 p. Quigg,
of lauEels was chosen. ss'l -
An election foF twS alternate dele
| gates to the General ConfeEsHca was
then gone into, and Presiding Elders
IT.. II. MartIndale and j. A. ID. Wilson
we're chosen ses ial fo i2fn
The following preachers were elect
|, ed to local deacons' orders; Vaughn $
Collins. az Cambridge; Geo. l.. Hard
estYs of 'Wooq9andtown; Jos. II. Bell
Of Galestowni John Tgjes ef smith'l
Island, all the localities being Id Mary
land.
Rev. +. ]. Cochran, of St. Georges
was elected to the elders orders, ant
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
ToWn Officers.

The following is the organization of
the new Board Of Town Commissioners,
elected on the Sd inst,
President John FL. Hoffecker.
Secretary-J. B. Cooper.
COMMITTEES,
Fire Apparatus-Gso. w. Taylor,
Samuel Taylor, ]. ii. Groves.
Street Lamps-Wm. A. FAIRIES, r. s.
w. Hirons, John B. Cooper.
Streets-John H. Hoffecker, Samuel
Taylor and VIM. A. FAIRIES.
Gas Meters-Geo. w. Taylor and r
S. w. Hirons.
Town Hail.. II. Groves, Samue
Taylor and W. A. FAIRIES. -.
Town Lot-Geo ". Taylor.
Treasurer, p. Hohelksy,
Assessor-Jos. B. FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
For the !Smyrn,l Times.

Mr.. EDITOR-Item of Town Finan-
cial Report" due for Hall by due bill
$50" Query.-Why is it that the
Town Board have frequently demand
ed $40 per night from the Public
Schools and other home institutions
occupying the Hall, and cash, and yet
take due bill for half price for a whole
season from another party? Is it
square? TAX PAYER.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
ia Tuclr

George G. Rothwef, Levy CoAgt-
maa fg0m glackbird Hundred, strikes
the luck ali the time. On Monday
night be joined the 4rst of series Of
the RayRaFd Watch Clpb, tbropgb p.
NJ Fowler. Ar, Rothwelps name being
the last one received, and to-day be Is
the possessor of q handsosge gold
watch, The club is composed Or Go
members who each pay one dollar per
week for 65 weeks aud one watch Is
\ drawn each week by some member.
Only . few weeks ago the FIRST series
WRs stAEted, khaa expecting to have
made the first drawing on April LIST,
but owing 70 the rapidly fIliHg up OF
that series it took place yesterday
Mr.. Baynard was successful enough 10
start two clubs of 65 members yesteg-
day and is now getting up another tc
start as soon as full. Any one wishing
to join in this vicinity can do so by cali
ing ON 4. M. Fowler, who is agent fol
this place.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
NTiniaterial C,hanrea.

The revolution of the "great iron
wheel" has been more sweeping this
spring than usual. 1t is not often that
there is an entire change of the board
of Methodist ministers in this town at
one time, but such WAS bhe result by
the list of appointment as Eea@ at the
close OF the CopfeEehse yesterday.
Rev. J. d. Rigg goes 10 st. MichaeIs,
Nd, and is followed by Rev, \. B.
Quigg, of Laurel; Rev. J. 4. Van
Burkalow goes to Cecilton, Nd, and
Rev. J. b. Merritt, of that place, sue
ceeds him for the circuit; Rev, 7. E
Naytindale goes to Dover and Rev. Dr.
J. !" Caldwell, Of that town, follow;
him ID the ElaeFsLlk. Each of these
have warm friebdsbipg to seyeg apd
each will doubtless have some hiepdI
to receive them warmly In thslf new
hoTes, 1t would be strange If II wer'
not so. i' efiif ..tSf Hay eessaa
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
DR.. J. R. PITTS,
DENTIST,
Smyrna, Del.
oFFICE:-JOHSsoS BUILDING. SECOND FLOOR.

All work carefully aud promptly
attended to.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

STAGE QE pkIkyARg, County OF KENT. ss;
AZ. ": " AelI. AsIlief uf ne sfdks laned bank.
to the best Of my knowledge and belief
W. N. BELL Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this l2th day
OF March, 1854. NN EETTF7 8 j :
HENRY q. BUDD. Notary Public.
Conservatives:
JOHN NJ vOsKELL,
JOHN C. BAILEY, SDfrpetors
JOHN Z. COLLINS,
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oFrHE CONDITION oE

II + THE NATIONAL HANK OF SMYRNA'''
~ smyrna, in the State Of Delaware ai the close
ef hnslnsss, March 7, lSsi.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12
SALISBURY pIePRfeT.

J. A. b. WILSON, p. f.
Smyrna times., 1884-03-12

THos. EVANS, head carpenter of J..
E. Tygert & Co., of Philadelphia, who
has been confined to his home in this
town for the past three weeks by sick
ness is now getting better.
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When The gold ~ rcd al thc setting mn
Grows pale and fade. ii Ihr close ~ slnx.
When the flooding rpicndor n over aud lone.
Aud night draws onnnh covers "a way:
NC ~ not IuIe ite return IA vain.
Tor We Know the morrow will CONT aunin
This u goodnight.
whom We part with claspInr hand Al nirhf
Prom iiie friend We love. We feel ferrcf
And ,hs nf'kh'' warm heart takes with II the
And Nv "a our own hcarthstonc: and ,et.
This regret y not hopeless pain.
fpr We Know TINT me n end vii! come again.
Ihi< Il goodnight.
when W leave the shore that has known our
when w turn our longing sight 10 Mi
Our rs arf. with mem rles ~ SORROW ana nirfh.
uIhc fhfobs ~ expectation are stlll:
And night draws on. while We strain our eyes
For long. Hast Look IN our paradise
This \ goodbye.
When soul n called from the busy crowd.
To tread tho paths ~ annntrcd way
In garments ~ light instead ~ Tho Shroul
And W. look our lat on the form ~ clay.
We know VIC have said our last niieu.
And the broken vows We can not renew.
This n eooi-hye.
Whcn va stand "A the gate M eve with him
Who has fiilcd our life with iny Or pain.
When ~ Nafrh the waning light grow dim
And know W. shall never watch II again.
We say the words ana hear the reply
And We know The farewell II spoken Tor avn
This + xpci-nishf ami goodbye
-idd ~. burls ~ indianapolis Journal.
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Our Young Readers.


bonnie Gol valentine.
Gay IN coIors blue and gold.
Hut she could not read n. Tor
rhc u only four years old.
50 she listened while mamma
With smile. the verses read.
And untII the very end
Not single word snc said.
"Dcarcst ~ dear little made
This way ran the yaicntincl.
with red checks and iinxcn hair.
And brow.s eyes thar brightly shine.
Answering 20 many names
birdie, parling. Wee wild Rose
You are swcctcr. Swcctcr far
Than the sweetest bud that Rroue-"
Then. with prc,tiesf dlslain.
Homie said: "AiI that before
have heard fou<nnd times
Yes. a f0u<nnd times. ana moro.
Great Old valentine, ! link
And her Up began 70 curb.
Telling iinrs 4 girl has known
Ever since shes been girl"
-hnrJnfet ErinOc.
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Icy. ut Mtuu Ittl ttI>tI. anu III uIl-
sheltered places the sun had turned Inc
snow into little rivulcts. that ran merri-
~ away from their siarting-points.
Good morning. Pecdcc. aud may
ny choice bea happy one" said one
little bird - another. as he flew down
upon the glittering snow.
"The same blessing 10 yourself. Pee.
rec. aud thank God for pleasant Four
tenth. returned Pcedre.
81 thank God" said Pceree sal-
though Icould choose nv mate to-day.
even il there were no sunlight % help
me"
.WoIl said. friend; ami where do you
think of building"
n am looking about.
TRY Az elm near Squire johnson !
back door ] shall build near there,
God wiling
1.-THE very spot I selected cried
Pccree .'but the mate would choose
happened 70 SIRE the new moon over her
len wing a. she went the first time to
And wilt thou give Il up for that,
Pcerec?"
~ have visited Il often BY myself.
Peedee: the houSe-dog talks in his
slccp."
BE frank, Tell me ALL dear friend.
! would not build In an unlncky place. N
80 had il all from the housc-dog that
talks in hiS ~lcep.r
'sles. We. Does he dream OF cats. or
Of boys who can climbs''
.Nay. nay' The old Squire keeps nc
cafs. but he il cruel man. tr0w.
Think you. Pcrslcc. that man who
will not visit his own folks. but drives
them from bis door, would save acrumb
for birlss'
IN fthis he true. Pceree. I've heard Il
In good time. l saw the grand old
trees. unh did forget the crumbs: but
npfe than grub Or crumb. seek d
pS :'T2sJ Ip I1S''ow me-. rsedee.
And the two birds spread their wings.
and lew away.
When they alghfed. il was before the
door Of very humble little house. with
blue painted steps.
"Nhai l. that round bundle with a
rel ton. on the slcps?' asked Pcedcc.
"Round bundle. indeedr' returned
feerse indignantly why, that's Lady
All nrI.en .
yuS1 men p .1r round bundle turned
1ovu'' ann Iseuee saw plump UT,
upon her head, and shining rubber boots
upon her feet.
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Mr.. William Sisson and wife, 81
Portsmouth. II. II. recently celebrated
The sixty-elghth anniversary of their
wedding BY reunion III their friends
IN the house In which they have resided
all the years Of their married life. 49,
Pr0ridsncc Journal
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tint "E1| va - NJ tfi<13 "@1+ 1'<F<<<@~<><
an sez goodbye, an shc hoped - how
4 wouldn't haye no more poor luck. an
she took holt Of the arm q = call hand
some man ~ WIZ her dad. l reckon,
lcaS.ways he looked down - her with
that haIf-proud, haIf-loyin' look that ye
see some times Yes. / know"
sighed Nell. who, however. did not
know. Tony went on "Oh. but she
Is purty--shc has soft tine hair that new
or keeps still 4 mint. IL y dancin' allthc
time III the sunlight; her eyes are like
the yi'lcts ont NJ the park; she j. the
pnriiest gal ever seed -ceptin' YOU.
Nell" he added. rcassuringly. as he no.
ficed the droop Of her red lip and the
quick quiycr Of her chin. and Nell face
grew brighter. "I'Il tell yer what. Nell,
I'd Ike to send her real, sure-enough
valentine next week. In. course she Il
get heaps and heaps, an p'raps she
would not care for mine alongside Of
'em. put ia feel happy"
"Oh. Tony, wouldn't that be bcauti-
full; but You doesn't know where she
lives How'll yer doP" II dunno"
Then bright thought struck him.
Shell b. sure 10 be al the church again
on that day. for these Is the days IS
how all them way-up folks. them Mob
Killers. ye know. 20 10 church every
day now. They don't wear no fine
clothes. but dress humble like. but
when the time Is past and their big day
how them swell ladies will splurgc. But
she amt one Of their kind: l bet she's
real good all the time. an when she
comes ont'n the church ST. Valentines
Day will give her my valentine.
Hours afterward. the moon rising
over the house tops sent q beam across
the drcary street into the one window Of
that room. and, resting for moment
on Tony's face revealed an expression
Of joy and hope that told how bright
his dreams were.
The valentine was bought. pretty
thing. on ore side hand holding par
italy opened. glowing rose bud on the
other picture Of young maid scarce
~ more fair than she for whom the
card was intended.
How Tony and Nell gloated over the
beauty Of the valentine, and speculated
as to It's fate.
Iii Tony's absence Nell would take
down the box. that held the precious
thing. reyercntly open Il and gaze and
gaze. and then put II away with the
wish that il might safely reach the pref
~ girls hand.
II was growing late the afternoon Of
ST. Valentines day; the Lenten service
at the great church was just over and .
crowd Of worshipers issued from the
doors. A tall gentleman, IN the prime
RI Lite. with dainty maid cIinging 70
his arm tried TO cross the street, though
there was constant press Of foot pas
sengers and vehicles.
An extra amount Of business in the
newsboy's line had made Tonga little
late His face flushed hf4 dark oro<