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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
PETERSEN RG AND VICINITY.

xyork or the Y. NJ. C. A.-Pastoral Call
Thursdays Election, &c.
fCarrespoudence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
MAY 81, 1884.
The annual meeting OF the Young Mems
Christian Association OF Petersburg was
held last night. The report. OF the presi-
dent shows that the work OF the Associa-
ton Is steadily advancing and that great
GOOD to many has been accomplished. Mr..
Freeman w. Jones was elected president
for the ensuing year.
At % meeting OF the congregation OF
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
NORFOLK.
Committed Suicide-rhe Trucking Business.

Committed Suicide-rhe Trucking Business.
(Correspondence OF the Richmond DisDatch.I
MAY 81, 1884.
4 well-known hoIse-carpenter, named
William Mosely, committed suicide this
afternoon by taking laudanum. He was
found in a stable by the police and taken
to the Jail. where he died. Coroner New
ton is holding an inquest.
New steamers, additions to the New
York, Philadelphia. and Baltimore fleets.
came in to-day. These additions were
caused by the llrgely-increased trucking
traffic
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
A Political Tramp.

by telegraph 70 The Dlspltch.I
ELMTRA. N. Y, May 21.-Ralph Beau-
mont, Of Elmira, president Of the knights
Of Labor. will make a tour OF the conti-
nent on foot from Maine TO California. He
will start from Bangor July Sd, and ex-
poets to make upwards Of twenty miles a
day, delivering lecture every night at
some town on the route on labor and anti
monopoly questions. He will advocate the
claims OF Benjamin II. Butler to the sup
port of the independent voters as presi-
Dental candidate. Beaumont expects to
reach California before the close Of the
campaign.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22

Ger temporary commission during the re-
cess OF the Senate TO be collector Of Internal
revenue for the Fifth district OF North Car
olina, under the law consolidating internal.
revenue districts, passed last session. The
Senate also confirmed Agar NJ. Wheeler
postmaster at DanvIlle, and Daniel Lichliter
at Woodstock, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
Four Children Drowned by q Falling
Fridge.
fRy fnlnprnnh in thn DisnatrhI

10y 'ci'Fi"Pn w bS b'spHtCH'I
CINCINNATI, May 2l.-A dispatch to the
TimeS-lS Star from Portsmouth, Ohio, says
the suspension bridge across the Seiota
river fell this morning while some cattle
were crossing. Mrs. Fullweller, with -four
children, was on the bridge at the time
The children were drowned. The bridge
cost $40 600
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22

ceeded on their journey. The New York
ers were met here by Colonel Stickley. Ma
ior Newton, and Mr.. Frank Larew, OF the
Fifth Virginia, as an escort TO Staunton.
The Virginia regiment, while on visit
last year to Niagara, were the guests OF the
New York regiment.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
Prince yicfor's Decision.

nv cable to the Dispatch.
PARIS, May 2l.-The BOnapartists' pa
pers attach considerable importance to
Prince Victor's decision to leave the house
Of his father, Prince Jerome Plon-Plon),
and reside in his own private apartments.
This action Is believed to indicate a def
mite rupture between Prince Jerome and
Prince Victor
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
alleged Cause of suspension.
rnv,e,egronh 10 the Dispatch. !

BY telegraph 10 IU0 DI'P~I'I
NEW YORK, May 21.-Mr. Walker, OF
,bc firm Of Brownell & Co., said to-day that
their suspension was not due to the course
of the market but to other causes. ihelr
liabilities were small and they could not
VET make statement. They were Dusty
engaged in trying to recover SECURITIES
frauduIently obtained from them by a Gus.
TONER in whom they had the most imphcl'
confidence. He had since neglected TO re-
turn the securities to the firm, ana IL was
this loss which had caused their Suspeh-
Sion
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
An Offer of settlement.
TRv tcIegruph TO the Dispatch.I

NEW YORK, May 21.-Mr. simpson, oi
DonnelI, Lawson Il Simpson, stated 10 aa
AssocIated Press representative to-day that
they will pay one half Of their Indebtedness
IL twelve months, and the remainder IN
TWO wears, il these terms are accepted ny
nine tenths OF both amounts and NUMBERS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
A Tobaeco warehouse Burned.

Toy tTtgr'F1 D1sPItVH'I
LANCASTER, PA, May 21.-The tobacco
warehouse OF John S. Harmon, occupied
by Michael s. IIarnish. at HarDish's sta
ton. in this county, was destroyed by an
incendiary fire this morning, and 5000
cases OF old tobacco were 'also burned
Loss, $4,000. Insured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
Grants Washington Property Mort
pnpp1.

lDy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. MAY 21.-A mortgage was
to-day recorded upon General Grants
Washington real estate, to secure William
II. Vanderbilt. upon a check for $4,000
loaned by Vanderbilt to Grant the day pre-
vious to the failure OF Grant d Ward.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
New York Troops En- Route for stsun-
fOn.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

BALTIMORE, May 2l.-The Twenty-eigbth
regiment OF New York volunteers, num-
berinr about 275 men, commanded by Co
lionel 4. +. Brown, on its way to staunton,
Va, TO participate in the retinion OF the
Fifth Virginia regiment, arrived IN this
city nj Gao this morning, took breakfast at
the Eutaw House, and at 8 o'clock pro-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
.,.,ner New York Failure.

lBy telegraph to The Dispatch.I
NEW YORK, May 2l.--The failure mas !
inst been announced Of j. j.. BrowneIl q
Co The firm consists OF j. i. Brown T,IS
n w. Walker, and l.. W. Murray. Tue :
arv was formerly known rs BrowneIl q
Walker. The shrinkage in values causeo
~ ,aiIure. The liabilities are light
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sly gefegrGpG-
NXW YORK.

NEW YORK, Nay Oh NOOn.-S,Ocks weak.
Money 6 per cent. per annum. ENchan2c-Long,
4S3@4S4; short. 46f9@4S5a. Governments
lower. States quiet. -
ing.-EAchangc. 4S3. Money 2SC3
per cent. sub. Treasury balances-Gold, Sl2S,-
$40: currency, SlO255. Governments irre2u-
lar: / per cents. 1904; 3 per cents, o9H bid.
INIT ~ a.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22

Tabb-street Presbyterian church held last
night a unanimous call was extended TO
the Rev. Peyton II. Hoge, Of hicnmond, to
take pastoral charge Of the church. Mr..
Hoge Is the son OF former pastor OF the
church. There IL no assurance however.
that the call will be accepted.
It Is reported on the streets that good
portion Of the Republican campaign fund
for u'e in the municipal contest here was
on deposit in the Planters ana Mechanics
Bank, and has been temporarily locked up
by the suspension OF that bank. IL is be-
lieyed that all the depositors VIII get the
greater portion OF their money, II not all
OF il.
The eve OF the election Is characterized
by feverish excitement. Both parties ex-
press confidence In the result. The Demo-
Gratis are very hopeful.
Several attempts have been made recently
to burn small stables about the city. A
second or third effort was made at late
hour last night to burn Armstrong; stable,
on Mason's alley, near Bank street, but it
proved unsuccessful. ROBIN ADAIR.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
Destruction of Cotton by Fire.

BY cable TO the Dlspatch.l
LIVERPOOL, May 21.-A fire occurred
here in a cotton warehouse to-day. 1t was
only extlnglIshed after 1900 bales Of cot
ton had been destroyed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22

, @s I'll ca n, sl.120I.12x May. Corn. mc5er.
stely active and higher; 5Isae521c. cash, lH@
6Ikc. june Oats higher; see. cash. Whlstey
steady ut sl.11. Pork quiet: jobbing. e16.7Ss
Bulk-meats dull; long clear. $50; short no,
~. 90: short clear, tS.45. Bacon drner; long
clear and short rib, 1918; short clear, t9o7h9D
1912 Lard duh and nominal.
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO. May 2l.-FIoar uensnsed. Wheat
strong and closed &c. higher than yesterday
Nav, $50 ykc. June, ssk6D90se.; No. Q, chi.
cago spring, es490ac. Corn stronger and hight
err; cash.. t4s4o54c.; June, s91c: s Uats
s2Hc. Pork opened 55961c. higher; closed
steady; cash, ets.50Flf 20; June. sls'6oee
sls70. Lard In fair demand and stronger cash,
~ 15@ts.I7t; June. fS.15G1s20. WLiskey un-
changed. Sugar steady and unchanged.
MILWAUKEE,.
MILWAUKEE, May 81. Flour duh and nominal'
Wheat higher; No. z Milwaukee, cash and May,
g2c. Corn scarce and firm: No. z, SIC. oats
dull: No. 2. sec. Provisions higher. Mess pork.
S1e.40 cash and June. Lard-Primc steam. tS.XO
cash and June. Hogs lower at si90ess3.6O.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
r.s Ao,ournment Of Congress.

w.suISoroS, May sl.-Mr. Randall IN
nsyer 10 an inquiry to-day, SAID tnat nc
shompht Congress would be READY 70 au'
iourn by the 10Th proximo.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
Another Cal, for Bonds 10 be Made.

10y tcItKfhPH 10 IHe Df'P37e"I -,
wAsHIsoToN, May p. Secretary Folger
has in contemplation another eau 10.
3per-cent. bonds. II will be. Tor apou'
$4,000, 900, and will probably be made IN
q day or two.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22

Flour.-We quote: Fine. S2.5OGt&3; snDer1ne,
s325Ms4; extra. s4.75@$i90; family, s5@
1928; Patent family, country. s6@:6.5O. Mar
hot very .iull.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
ANOTHER FAILURE.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.I
PETERSBURG, May 21.-R. w. Thompson,
well-known druggist OF this city, has
made deed of trust to secure his credit
ors. His liabilities and assets are not
known.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
LIME. CEMENT. &c:

DOsENDALE CEMENT:mCA.RGO OF
IL FRESH RosENpALs C5M6N9h or sally sale Low, e
ge sm ya pee On hand, R0CKLANp and yIR-
GINA LINE, CALCINkD pLAsTbehi Hnss IA
DALE, JAMES RlyER: C9 I!MnMFNTs. N AIR IIs
flRE-DhiCA' ana WARNER MOORE,
Lump aud Ground Plaster,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
COMMERCIAL.
RAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE
OFFERINGS

GRAM AND COTTON EXCHANGE,
RICHMOND, May 81, 1884.
OFFERINGS.
WHFAT.-Red, 2.030 bushels.
CoRN.-Whte, 2,733 bushels. Mixed, 2'TOO
bushels.
OATs.-s00 bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
CoRN.--White, 20 bushels prime on private
terms.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
CONGRATULATIONS.

rBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch.I
WAsHIEoros. MAY 21.--The Senate con-
frmed William II. Wheeler, appointed I'M
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
DY WAY OF COMPARISON.

We would esteem II privilege to show you how
far fifteen dollars will 90 towards buying 4
sACQUE SUIT-twenty-twO to select from-not
twenty-five Suits but twenty-five styles Of fabrics
Some dark shades, some very pretty medium
shades, and not few choice light shades. It were
nigh impossible to describe each Of the twenty
two STYLES. The assortment Is at its best. No
time like the present to select.
A. SAKS & CO.
How many pairs of trousers are there on that
side OF the house ?" was an inquiry yesterday by
visitor. About five thousand,n replied the stock
clerk. "Prices from $3.50 to sic. That's va
riety enough to select from. is 1t not:"
a. SAKS & co
An order to make suit Of clothes next week
must be regi stered by Monday noon, as "full up "
is what they report in that department.
a. sAKS & CO.
Dick Deadcye or his followers, especially those
not over eleven years and not under two years
may now find SAILOR SUITS in great variety
Lots of good things in this range.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
TAILORS AND CL0THIERs.
NOWSLIPS 4!

Cowslips are a sort Of swell flowers nowadays.
A slip in the many clothing houses AT this season
Of the year is sn error you will repent the whole
spring and summer. The smile Is somewhat FAR
fetched twho expects literary consistency in adj
vcrtsIng p; but II IL just as easy 10 buy
MEMS, YOUTHS, OR CuLDREN'S
CLOTHING
AT THE
MISFIT STORE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
/; n f :; F f :
N II II ii Ssss i II + !
ssss TIT 90 RRR ZEE
Z Q Q + r T.,
7 o o K X E
oSSs T 90 X r ZEE
9l2 MAIN STREET.
[my 2O-tfi

Now that the Worst Il the Financial Furry I
over, Caution and Economy will be the order of
the Day.
We meet this by Inviting EVERYBODY TO
COME AND GIVE OUR GREAT STOCK OF
CLOTHING ATHoRoUGH CROss-EXAMINA-
TON. QUESTION the QUALITIES, the WORK
MANsIIIP, the PRICES. We fully EXPECTED
that CLOSE, Low FIGURES would be ithe
STRONG POINT this SEASON, and
so WE ARE READY.
II. SCHwARZsCHILD,
MARBLE HALL,
corner Fourteenth and Main.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-05-22
MISFIT ST0R T.
MsFIT STORE, 9l2 MAIN STREET.

as to slip off the back of cow going down hill. or
course II Is. Are there moi In the
MISFIT STORE, 9I2 MAIN STREET,
abou, four hundred different styles Of SUITS for
Men and Boys? starting az 80 for Men, So for
large Boys, and s2 for small, 10 they not show the
combined result of energy and 90. ahead business
skill. fine arts, and mechanics, all put together
for your accommodation, that you may buy the
best at the lowest? Certainty they DO. Then buy
Ing Is easy and safe. Remember, we announced \
couple Of days ago that wish to turn our spring
stock into cash by June /, and IL the low price
will do 1t we will certainly succeed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14

PROBATE COURT, held at Sharon, A within and Tor the District of sharon, on the 3d day of May, 1884. Present, J. Wade Hughes. Judge. Estate of Betsey Ann Hamlin, late of sharon in said District, deceased.
 On motion of Ann Eliza Hamlin, Executnx. Ordered that six months from the 3d day of May 1884. be and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate and the said execu- creditors of the deceased to bring in their claims within said time allowed by posting the same upon the public sign post nearest to the place where the deceased last dwelt within the same town and by publishing the same in a weekly newspaper published in Litchfield county and return make to this court of the
 Certified by WILLARD BAKER, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
HERE AND THERE.

Over 100 lives were lost, the past win ter in Colorado, by means of snow slides.
 Mir George Warner of Lanesville, Ct., was badly poisoned one day recently, sowing castor pomice
 William H. Vanderbilt sailed for Europe Saturday afternoon in the steam CT Baltic, to be gone about month.
 Joseffy the renowned and most won derful pianist now living, is to give a concert in Hartford, on Thursday even ing, May 15. He IS said to surpass Rubenstein or Von Bulow.
 A Massachusetts school teacher re. ceived the following excuse "Tomie stade home GUS he he'd no close and that's excuz enuff god nose"
 There are now 2s9 iron furnaces II blast in this country, against 269 January l, with weekly capacity of 95. 561 against s3.225 tons.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
c. ". Hull 8' Co.'S Column.
First Lesson. To Whom il May Concern :
 We Mean YOU!
 fyou are interested in Ready Made Clothing

and we are sure that you are, either directly or indirectly the mother r- her boy the wife her husband they all bear a strong relation to each other, and it is a pride in every family to see its members neatly and comfortably dressed ; if not eX- pensively, as we often say, make a good appearance.
 We are not all born with sill yer spoons ill our mouths. There must be hewerS of wood and drawers of water, and how often we are puzzled to make both ends meet; yet we do man. age to get along and live, for where there's a will there's a way, and a
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
A Great Discovery.

That is daily bringing joy to the homes of thousands by saving many of their dear ones from an early grave. Truly is Dr Kings new discovery for consumption, coughs, colds, Asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, loss of voice, tickling in the throat, pain in side or chest and any disease of the throat and lungs positive cure. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at W H Camps drug store. Large size $1.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
Snortsmen Take Notice ]

A IL PERSONS are forbidden Fishing, A Hunting or Shooting on our lands, or lands occupied by us in the towns of North Canaan, Conn, and Sheffield and New Marl- boro, Mass.
 R. l.. Taft, E. NJ. Rood, J. NJ. Shultz, E. D. Lawrence, J. L. Gillette, Wm J. Ferguson,
 Frank Goodwin, A. 4. Lawrence, H. c. Allyn, Edwin H. Barnes, H. N. Adams, H,
 c. Barnes, Frank McCarty, H. R. Bunnell, c. E. BARNES, E. L. Cook.
 Clayton. Mass. May 2. 1ymy7
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
SPRING SUIT

will soon begin to make you study. What shall I buy! and where shall I buy? and can I spare the money. These ques- tions come home to all of us ; but to get to the business part of it, would say that we have
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
CLOTHING

to sell,-take a hint, and we are sure you will.
 This is a progressing age we march with the progress, and we live right up with it.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
Itts but a Mere Investment of 50 ct

If it cures you are willing to pay for 1t if not, you have but to say so and have your money refunded, Rice X Co.'S eclectic lniment cures cramps in the stomach and bowels, inflammation, burns, diphtheria, etc For sale by w.. H. Camp, licensed pharmacist, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14

No cure, no pay Dr Lawrence's cough balsam, when once used, takes the place of all others. See our advertising col umn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
ROTuS w. HARVEY,
M. B. MEAD, Canaan, Conn.

HEALER IN Books and stationery. Books D for general reading in cloth, also Frank lin Square and Seaside Library publications. Books supplied to Crder and satisfaction guar ufacturers. in large varieties at lowest prices.
 Albums, Velvet Frames, Cards, School supplies ln stationery etc etc. Watson's Building.
 Opposite Union Depot. septl2tf
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
'-CLOTHING-'

at Rock Bottom figures. You
 have the money; we I've got the Clothing will exchange with you, dollar :or dollar, and if the goods are not as represented your money will be refunded.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14

Arrive rom Southaeld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9:l0 A on arrival of train. Close at 1PM or on arrival of train.
 -..&.- A. T. RORABACK. P. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
-Ne2o Advertisements.
WANTED.

A SAWYER who understands running cir A cular saw; also good carpenter wanted. A grand chance for the right men. None need apply unless they can bring good rec ommend. Address
 If. Box 33, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
DIR, r. G. HuGINS.

DENTIST, Millerton, N. Y. Dentistry in
 AI all its branches. Nitrous oxide gas for extracting. Charges moderate. All work warranted. Office over Jones' old stand. 37tf
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14

A RCHITECT, No. 66 Main Street, winsted, "A Conn. Iy msyl6 s3
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14

HOUSATONIC LODGE, No. 6I. E Hand A. Nj. Regular communication. Sec ond and Fourth Saturday of each month.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
Coi1,l. @esteru News.
CANAAN, CONN, WEDNESDAY. MAYA, 1884.
CANAAN POST OFFICE.

M AILS arrive and close at the Canaan Post IVA Office. Canaan, May II, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
BISineSS CdrdS.
J.R. HARDENRERGH.
EnNUv E uENEnIcr

4 TT0RNEY and Counsellor at Law. Judge of IA Probate. etc., Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
STALLION Oakland Chief
will make the Season 'SA, at the Lower Hotel LAhENILLE, Conn. calling on Tuesday
 in each week at North
 Canaan, Ct and

Friday afternoon and
 Saturday forenoon at Pratt's Hotel at Amenia, N. Y,
 This is great opportunity for farmers in this vicinity to raise some fine-blooded and valuable colts. OAKLAND CHIEF is one of the finest bred Stallions in the country, about 16 hands high, well proportioned, mahogany bay, white hind feet, flowing mane and tail, very clever disposition. Although never trained for speed, has shown owner better than 2.4O gait. Always proved & sure foal getter. His Sire was COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Dam; Nancy Hoyt by Alexan- der's Abdallah, bred by Leonard Clark. New l burgh, N. r., registered. Rysdyk's Hamble- ! tonian was sire of 37 trotters in the 2:30 list, and his blood is found in almost 50 per cent of all the trotters in the 2:20 list, and 64 per cent of all in the 2:ls list, and in 67 per cent of all 1 that have records of 2:16 or better, while of the seven that have records of 2:14and better, i all but one have his blood. Alexander Abdal- lah got Goldsmith Maid 2:ii, Rosalind a:2ts4, Thorndale 2:22l4, while his daughters pro- duce-Jerome Eddy 2:I6l9, Convoy 2:22H1s, | Kate Middleton 2:23, and nine others in the 1 2:3O list
Connecticut western news., 1884-05-14
onice of WHITNEY, HowE & SmLrr,
 Bankers and Brokerr. . 7Exehange place, Boston. Jan, R4, 1884, E pIpuTTtERTA (IFRE FDa

Gentlemen: Suffering from violent sore throat procured a bottle of your niphtheria Cure last evening and used it us per your direction and am happy to inform you thai this morning h ir en. tircly well You're truly, R, II. WHITNEY,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-03-14
IN MENIORIAM.

Departed this life near Sweet Air. Baltimore
county, February llth, JOHN f. CARLY, aged A
years
In this dispcnsation of Providence his famil,
are deprived of a Kind father, a faithful and de.
voted husband and the community good citizen
honest and upright In all his dealings with his fell
low men. It's sai thought that another quie
home has been visit by the dark angel Of
DEATH, and n loved one torn from our presence
to the dark shadows of the tomb Can it be so
How strange il seems! How difficult to realize
that he gone! That no more shall hear hi,
footsteps going In and out-no more shall lool
upon that face SO often beaming with a smile ant
pleasant greeting for me! No more shall hea
| the voice for which have so often listened calIs
| ing thrill of pleasure beyond all others.
Alas! the vacant seat in the family circle anf
around the family altar tell too plainly of an alb
sent member of II voice silent in death of hand.
once cheerfny employed in providing the neces
sary comforts for his dear family, now laid Il
rest until the resurrection morn.
But ] dare not murmur at the dealings of
mercitu Providence. lie RnOwcth best We
sorrow not without hope. Many years since hi
made The ways of the Lord his choice, and hat
| since found them to be ways of plcasantncss ant
| His paths peace
In his last hours he gave evidence of an entir,
trust in his Redeemer, praising him almost will
ms dying breath. Praise be to God for the won
derful support youchsafed TO me in my bereave
ment, and for the hope of meeting my loved on,
| in that beautiful land, where friends shall par
| no more.
BY HIS WIFE
| Farewell to all who now on me attend
| The faithful neighbor and the weeping friend
Prepare 10 meet me in the realms above,
Where all is joy and peace and love.
My hour has come and angels round me watt
Wh take me, me TO- their glorious happy state,
| shall with God in endless pleasures reign.
| ASLEEP in Jesus, blessed sleep.
From which none over wakes to weep"
HIS DAUGHTER, DELLA.