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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
CUMBERLAND.
A Splendid Address 10 the People Of Cnmbsr-
land.

A Splendid Address 10 the People Of Cumbsr-
fCorrespondsnce OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
PRINCE EDWARD. October 10, 1884.
Notice having been given that the Hon.
John Randolph Tucker would address the
peolle Of the upper end OF Cumberland at
Farmyille, October IL, 1884, an immense
crowd assembled from all sections OF the
adjacent counties, including many ladies'.
Promptly at q O'Clock z. NJ, Mr.. b. W.
L. Blanion, chairman OF the Democratic
Committee OF Cumberland, escorted Mr..
Tucker TO the platform. As soon as they
entered the hall cheer after cheer rent the
air. Cumberland, as Is known, has for
wears been one OF the unfortunate counties
that compose what was known as the black
district. The last Legislature. to the graf
ifcalIon Of the people OF Cumberland, put
her in Democratic district.
Colonel X. A. Booker, chairman OF the
Democratic Committee Of Prince Edward,
called the meeting to order, and Mr.. b. W.
+. Blantor, OF Cumberland, introduced
Mr.. Tucker In . handsome and eloquent
MIR. Blanton paid . high and touching
commitment to the ladies. He said that on
= nr9yious occasion be addressed an su-
d,ence composed Of one lady, and Il no
was as successful on the present occasion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

THE PETERSBURG FIRE.
Loss $50, 200, Insurance siio,1so-Fsi'L 's'
Of the Cempsnses Los'ns.

f.sss $50, 900, Insurance $40, L'''
Of the Cempsnses Los'ns.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Hspatcn.l
PETERSBURG, Va, October IA. 1854.
The fire which broke out IN hessrs. Y.
A, jackson & Co.'s tobacco-iactorv on
High street last night proved 10 be one OF
the most destructive known IN this Guy IN
many years.
The factory was one Of the largest and
best-equippcd buildings Of ITS ki,d ~ tns
South. II covered space OF l9o Iest iion'
by $50 feet depth. A large portion Of " was
ccmnarstiveIy new. and the whole was sup
piled with machinery OF the most improved
character. Usually between four ana hvc
hundred hands we're employed, but bitterly
work had Stacked off somewhat. and the
force OF hands had been reduced 70 ABOUT
three hundred. They are, OF course, all
temporarily thrown out OF work, and to
that extent swell the already large number
Of peopie OFT OF employment by reason OF
the stoppage Of the cotton and tobacco iac-
tories.
The fire originated In one OF the rooms
in the leaf department on the third floor oil
the new wing OF the building, where there
had been no fire used or gas lighted Tor
some time. The supposition Is that The
fire was generated among the dry stock Nv
heat. The slarm was sounded about 10
O'Clock. and for some time the fire pro
crossed very slowly. There was sad lack
of water in the mains, and the department
could do nothing to qucnch the flames.
The factory apparatus could not ne
used. There il a large cistern OF water In
the street within few yards OF the fac
tory. which the firemen were earnestly be-
sought TO use IN the emergency, but Tor
aome reason this was not done. This net
has caused severe comment and condemna-
ton, az it is believed the prompt use OF the
water in the cistern would have saved the
factory. Water had to be drawn from dts
tant plugs, and time was lost in having
10 send 10 the water-works on the
Heights to get more pressure turned on.
Meanwhile the flames gained great head
way, and in ian hour or two the whole
building was ablaZe and beyond control,
and finally but little was left but the bare
walls, much Of which tumbled to the streets.
A great crowd Of people from all portions
Of the city assembled about the spot to wit
ness the fire and the efforts to check it,
The factory buildings were valued at be-
tween $25, 0o0 and $780, 900, and was Insured
for $4,000. The estimated value OF the
machinery and appurtenances in the build
ings Is 1000; insured for 100000.
The value Of stock Of raw and manufae-
tured tobacco and other materials OH hand
is fully 100000; insured for Sjj,75O.
The following is full and correct list
OF the policies OF insurance held on The
building, machinery. and stock. They are
scattered among twenty-nine companies.
One home company, as will be seen, loses
only $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
A SHggcSttOu.
STANTON, VA. October IL, lSs

STANTON, VA, OCTOBER ii, lSof'
To the Editor of The Dispatch;
In your issue OF to-day you say "that
the Democratic Executive Committee VIII
furnish all the tickets needed next month"
Permit me to make u suggestion on this
subie,t-viz,, the importance OF preparing
and sending out the tickets at once. so ~
TO enable the clerks OF the county courts
upon whom the duty deyolveS to large
extent OF getting the poll-boOks OUT to dis
tribute the tickets with the books on
county-cOurt day. which will occur In
majority OF the counties in the State be-
tween now and the day OF election. We
experience much trouble here in getting
the books out. except when County Court
intervenes between the time OF sending
them out and the day Of election. II you
think this suggestion worth consideration
please call attention Of the committee
through your paper. >. Is. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
The Springfield Republican says /:

zone Of the most abominable attempts to
intimidate voters is that Of manufacturers
like the Swift Iron and Stcel-Works near
Cincinnati. which posts notice that the
mills will be closed till after the Ohio cleo
ton. and not be reopened, II the Democrats
carry the State, till after the November
election; II Cleveland il elected then. they
will be closed indefinitely There is no
freedom OF opinion where men are directly
threatened in that STYLE"
And vet the Republican leaders have the
audacity to talk about the intimidation OF
voters in the South. Wonder II Mr.. JonN
SHERMAN will Investigate this outragey
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
rHF RIOHMoND DISPATCH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER - 1881

stand on the opposite ri g to a crowd OF
rolored people. The contrast OF the audi.
sncps was not more striking than the two
spcechcs. Judge Harris ally exposed the
corruption OF the party In power, aud sue
cessfully ridiculed the attitude OF the lrld-
ers OF the Malone party, who are shouting
with might and soul for James G.. Blaine,
whom few months ago they - heartily
denounced. His speech was well received.
but hoarseness caused him 10 speak with
much difficulty at times. ZIP.
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DEATHS.

ATKINSON.-Died, Tuesdav. october IA, 1884,
AZ q o'clock A. NJ. At the residence OF y. i. Moss,
IN Surry county. Va. PAUL TAYLOR AIhlN-
son. IN the Iwenty-nfth year OF his age, only son
OF samuel ID. Atkinson, Esq.
Funeral services will take place THURSDAY.
October l6ih at 10 O'Clock. from HI, father rcai-
denoe, Decatur street between Fourteenth and
Ftftctuih street.. Manchester, Va. Friends AVID
acquaintance NJ the family are requested 10 At
TEND without further notice. ~
NCHAF.-Died. at 81 | south Fourth street Oc-
tober i4tb, at $50 o'clock Z. NJ. sort, infant
.on Of George scott and Jennie b. McRae; aged
Ave months
TO-DAY.
CHWALNEYER.-Died September 2Ath, at
Para Brazil. Of congestion Of he brain, j. TliEO-
DORE SCHWALMEYER. III the thiriy ghth
yesr Of his age.
Memphis, baltimore, and Wilmington (DeiJ
papers please copy.
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pepar,ure or baptist Missionaries.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispat,h.l
NFw YopE 0ctober r. 1874

correspondence Of the Richmond Dispat,h.l
NEW YORK. October l3, 1894.
Missionaries OF the Board OF Foreign Mis-
slons OF the SOut-ern Baptist Convention,
located in Richmond, Messrs. $. VI. Cook,
4. l.. Smith, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Har-
vcy, are here. and will sail on wednesday
morning the 18th instant. IN the bark Car
denas, for Lagos, on the west coast OF Al
RIGA. On Monday the 10th instant Messrs.
J. II. Joiner, +. +. Davaut, and wives,
and Mr.. and Mrs. +. &. ilickson. with
three children. will start from Louisville,
Ky, for China via San Francisco. CalIfor-
MIA. In few days after Mr. and Mrs. +.
NJ. Meyers will leave st. Louis for Mexico.
Yours. II. \. UPPER,
Corresponding Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

The Philadelphia North American
says: "ThIs year all honest men arr
ssked 70 subscribe 10 the Democratic cam
psign fund. Are We to assume, or infer
that heretofore men not wholly honest have
been contributors 70 that fundw Not IN
les tho Aasrtoan's party has been CON
tributors 70 The fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
CAROLINE.

Hon. John +. Harris ~ Bowling Green.
lCorespordenee Of the Richmond Dispatch.I
BOWLING GREEN, October 10, 1884.
County Court was largely attended to-
day. The Hon. John T. Harris addressed
the Democratic throng from stand on the
eourt.green, and Colonel Mayo, the Repub-
lican candidate for Congress, spoke from Z
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

The Philadelphia Press says that "six
months ago the Mudir Of Dongola was
looked upon As the boldest and most ac-
complishsd prevaricator on EARTH" That
was before the csmpaign opened. The
Press,s remark e very suggestive, very.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
!. !, ,h,t he would heartily congratulate

himself. s "A. .o.f A
.,ar,n ~ applause went up that prevented
, h,m " from so proceeding for i've minutes.
m Nm Aid Tucker make finer effort. HIS
,,oonenee was inspiring. especially when
-" ssrejIed the SANDERS and falschoods cue
p r. party delights TO heap upon tne
so,th. His arguments were conclusive anu
'' Tho neoplc OF Cumberland, i under,
s,.r@ are well organized, united. and hare
af work. '"'oh"'"'i'"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

The TYdeudter Inder. we think, has the
name OF Judge Staples incorrectly spelt.
1t ought 10 be Walter X. Staples, not
Waller, as our friend has 1t at the head oil
his columns Norfolk Landmark.
oh. no. Judge sTArLEs's name is WAL
Ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

"EDwARD KING thinks that French mo-
rails are improving under Republican rule"
II Mr.. KING Is right, 1t is certain Republic
can rule Ia Fisnce and Republican rule In
this country are two different things.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

Judge TouRGEE's publishers have sent
us 8 second copy Of his last book
An Appeal TO Caesar" We presume il
will find few purchasers in the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

An exchange says; "Combustible ma.
,eriai Is walking about the streets OF Gin
cinnati." II the Mayor OF Cincinnati
knows bis business he will put MURAr HAL.
STEAD under the town pump.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

a leading Democrat has taken the trou-
BILE to search for. find, and deliver to lis
for publication, an interesting article con-
corning Mr.. BLAINE which appears else
where in our columns this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

late tue pfcvfous ntButs ny
thought to be serious.
Cards are out for the mafilsge OF ar.
james Biakey, editor OF the JsDerson'an.
and Miss Bessie b. Bowcocs: aauentef OF
William II. Bowcock, ESD. OF tes county.
The farmers are seeding wne'., notwitn.
standing The drought. They say the land
4 ne loose as an ash-5ank, and clouds Of
dust follow the plow and drill.
Mrs. Rosa s. Lewis. vile OF tne iate Dr.
John Lewis, died at her fathers residence
Yesterday morning. She bad Deen W. some
time previous 10 her busband's death. aud
for some weeks past her own death was
expected.
The thermometer IL $50 at this writing,
against 500 at the same time yesterday.
Dup.
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DAN VILE.
Revival at Einggold-Thc Homie ide al Stock
ton. Henry ty-PersonaI-Chased by q
Boar-No Will-Revenue Receipts

Revival at Iinggold-The Homicide at Stock
ton. Henry ty-PersonaI-Chasedb by q
Boar-No wili-Revenue Receipts.
ICorre.pc ndence of the Richmond Dlspstch.l
OCTOBER II. 1884.
a remarkable revival OF religion Is in
progress ut Riuggold, under the preaching
of Rev. G. G.. Jones, Of Leaksyile, n. c.,
the pastor OF the Baptist church there, and
Rev. r. III. Jones, OF Yanceyyille, y. G.
Last Sunday twenty-five persons were bap-
tiZ"d.
TIE account received last night OF the
killing OF q negro man named Moore, at or
near stockton, Henry county. by a negro
man named Fred. Ilairston, Is that Hair.
ston was employed by partner CT Moore.
whose name is not given, to cure some to-
bscco, ana Moore had gone to the barn and
told Haeston that the tobacco was too green
for fire to be put under it, and COM
menced TO put the wood out from
the nue. This was not done in any pleas
ant humor. and Hairston thereupon becon-
ing furious. struck Moore on the head with
a haud-stck and knocked him down. As
Moore was getting up he struck him again
on The head. and that blow proved fatal.
HaIston is pow in Jail st hartinsyile.
Much sympathy il felt for Mr.. and Mrs.
J. d. Blair, who have gone TO Philadelphia
with their little boy White. He has re-
Gently been a great sufferer from some
affection Of the brain.
There i, q story Just from Patrick county
about the chasing Of Miss Gilie Halle
wood, OF the Meyberry Greek neighborhood,
by bear. She was coming from neigh
boris house with bucket Of milk and met
the bear squarely in the path. As she ran
away the bear moved after her, and when
she after awhleetur to see where the
bear WAS she found him near TO her and
lifted up on his hind feet. The bear then
struck at her and tore her dress. She
dropped the bucket Of milk and ran again
for life. Bruin stopped to lick up the milk,
and that was the last seen Of Bruin.
The late William S. Patton did not leave
will Mr.. William +. Patton. his oldest
ION, has qualified as administrator on 8
bond Of $4,000, with Major James ID. Pat
ton as security.
Internal-revenue receipts for last week,
$l4,S23.G0. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

A white man shot by negro deputy
marshal In Ohio! II rs now in order for
MIR. JOHN SHERMAN to swear tina. the man
and the brother Is never loaded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
Fire mt Nigi, Point.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
IlIGH POINT, y. c.. October II, 1884.
Three dwellings were burned here last
night. The cause OF the fire is said to be
incendiarsm. The wind was high. and il
vas difficult TO save the businesS-houses
Loss. $4,000; insurance, $3.50. The fire
was discovered at A. NJ. ;.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
BRIEF COMMENT.

Wonder II the disorder in OHIO yesterday
was one OF Field Marshal MuRAr HAL
sTEAp's little jokes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

Thanks to the enterprise and courtesy OF
the Southern Telegraph Company, we were
enabled yesterday TO bulletin the news from
the Ohio election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

II the weather in Ohio yesterday was
like It was here, whichever party that is
beaten can exclsim, ATS a cold day when
we get LETT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

The Southern Planter for November Is
already out. Colonel w. &. KNIGHT, Rich
mond. editor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

was long time sufferer with rheuma-
lsm, says Mr.. Anton GraldGolaS, Belle
vile, Illinois, and was cured by the Use Of
-. Jacobs oil, the great pain-relieVer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
OTHER LOSSES.

Owing To the favorable course OF the
wind much valuable property in the near
vicinity OF the factory was spared. Several
buildings, however. were burned. In the
rear Of the factory was row OF five tene-
ment-houses. occupied by colored people,
owned by the Messrs Jackson. They were
all destroyed. the occupants saving their
furniture. There was an insurance on
these houses of about $500. West OF and
adjoining the factory frame dwelling,
owned by the same gentlemen, was totally
destroyed. Insured for 5000.
The residences Of Mr.. George w. Dunn.
Mr.. Joseph III. Prichard, Mr.. Charles Shell
ton, Mr.. George j. Rogers, and the store
Of Mr.. George Prichard were each some
what damaged. The woodwork OF Grace
Episcopal church. Immediately opposite
the factory, caught fire three times, but the
edl6ce WIS saved through individual
efforts.
Among the stock OF Messrs. Jackson 4
Co. which was destroyed was a beautiful
lot Of manufactured tobacco. specially pre-
pared for exhibition ut the New Orleans
Exposition. which was TO have been shipped
to-day. These gentlemen have rented an
other factory in order to carry on their
work until they can rebuild, which they
propose TO do at once.
POLITICAL NOTES.
Intense interest is manifested here to-day
about The Ohio election, and every bulletin
Is read by an anxious crowd.
A gentleman Just in from Nuremberg
county SAYS that both factions OF the Re-
publican party were represented there yes
terday by speakers, but the crowd on the
courthouse green was largely with Evans.
From all reports the latter is gaining
strength rapidly among the negroes in the
counties.
A Democratic barbecue is to he given
near Woods church, in Chesterfield
county, on Thursday, at which speeches
will be delivered by Hon. George ID. Wise,
| B. III. Nash, and others. The same night
these gentlemen will speak in Eurick.
| Ii was evidenced at the meeting OF cred
itors Of the Planters and Mechanics bank
| last night that it is more desirable 10 en-
| ploy counsel to resist the State in its efforts
10 upset the trust-deed than to prosecute
the officials who are charged with criminal
| conduct. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

rARDOZO 4 CO..,
1905 MAIN SHEET.
.,oco worth Of new mot one harins bccu lsfI
from last seasonj CLoAKs-jERsEYs. NEW
MARKETS. and DoLyANs-in cloth. sllk, anI
p,a.A We sn,,v Cto,l,S from az ID sloo.
''"
We have a liue % BLACK SILKS we eau rc'n'-
''''"
,>,rv,r. ,,o,,,,,, from, tho Into ,vo-
800 pairs BLANhti>' nouShi mum wv ~" WV
ton sales AZ S''A' 'A'''''' - Vt" '''''
tmcr at rom f2.5o to Si2'
,o, np,-coers %, i.s- ,l,,,, two birds OF their
Nv
,..t..
i''' ''"''
,-, ,... -, ~, OF N,I- FRS .u.l DsffCaFTs
The cheapest TOT VI MA M > A'''' .''''
ever offered IN 'h'' mirS'" ~ i-''''
pypx,TVnr ,suprvs. STOVES. &c.
-, u.
J. HERMAN koIHkkl. ". " ~ nj $3.50 49,,
DOTHERT 60,
III
.o, E.sr RuoAp srrEEr. 5O5
suCChss So0' hS'' 'o''L''
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u an they ~" "' ~
~
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.,...,. and ,.,-,-n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

ROOK AND JOB PRINTING NEAT1v
Of nnSIag At TIE DisPxTcH PaiNr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
sf..r RrR IT. Nm Nm MN Nm w Gn0
IsMsM MMMMHyNSg q
ri INN MN 81 MIN MIG cd
+ Il Rim " Nm 81 MIN M COS

VIC are leldqu,riers on. tf yOu would 'c' SOM
thing handsome please examine orr BEAVER
CHlNClILlA, ond msny other varieties Of
TRIMMINGS. Nearly all ~ or siock ui' sea-
son was imported ny os from sax'ny, Prussia IN
larges, fur market IN the womb Al prices that as
tonished us. being cj 10 35 per cent. cheaper
IN II they could 10 purchased IN New YORK. Gu
customers will reap the bonehs Of thee purchsss :
Mt'FFs. COLLARS, CAPEs. CUFFS, SEAL
CAPS. and, IN fact, anything I'm FUR GOODS, csh
always be had IL us, and when not In stock will
DC On SIDE 20 order Tor 'oa
All kinis FUR GOODS REPAIRED. RE-
LINED. and DYED upon reasonable tarms.
A call f. earnestly solicited.
CHARLES HAASE q 60,
nearly opposite Theatre.
&C l5.W&F3t Broad e'eri.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15

. 920 BARRELS FRESH ROCK.
C,CCO LAND LIME. from ~. ..,so Cn.
cobb Line kllns,s daily expected pes ssho,..s
brisad'er' TOT sai i9e ssom dseh b.
Ne sos Main sssessnd IL iIfs esn,nv NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
REsTArRANT.
LINE, CEMENT. xe.

e|-~VE/NN~-0N-N-~v0ro- :
I IME, LIME. LIME.-sCHOONER
ROCKLAND LINE. foI sale low Tro.n - I nr,Sh
have In stock fresh supplies OF White, Po,,,.mr
Cement, <. s Imported Portland Cemea,i
James river (hydraulicl, and HsfY,nsn ~ woskl,
Clements; Cslctned Plaster, Pi.st<rinr Wa;s
Laths. firs-brick, ana Clay WARMER No1RRrr'
samas; n ~, a.mp sna Ground Plaster Corn
OH LIS --n 80 we >.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
EDUCATIONAL.

DROFESSOR HASSELEFF'S
FRENCH AND GERMAN SCHOOL
reopens on FRIDAY, September 10th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-15
THE SPANISH CLASS
VIII begin OCTOBER ), 1884.

Forpartculars apply al 3Of east Grace street.
Hours arranged to suit pupils attending schools
IN English 81 1S-4tStW ,F& ~utOcls
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-07
He Got Them.

Master Fred Fenton fell from the
topmost limb of an apple tree. He was
picked up and carried to the house In
AN insensible condition.
After watching at his bedside
through many weary hours, his mother
perceived signs of returning conscious
ness.
Leaning over him she asked him if
there was anything she could do for
him, now that he was beginning to feel
better.
Should she battle his forehead !?
Should she fan him or change his pill
low? Was there anything he wanted I?
Languidly opening his eyes and look
ing at her, the little sufferer said
Yes, mamma. want a pair of pants
with pocket behind"
He got them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-07
The Gas Was StiIl Going.
Chicago Herald.

A certain actress. whose home is in
this city, has her suites of rooms, and
when not on the road lives in charming
domesticity and warns her cup of tea
over a gas stove. She had turned on
the blaze the other morning and was
preparing for her breakfast, when a
messenger delivered dispatch COM
handing her to join her company out of
town at once She saw by glance at
her watch that she had fifteen minutes
to make a train She hastily set about
preparing, and. locking her door, passed
out into the street The bridge was in
her favor, and she made the train. She
was gone three weeks. When she returned
a few days ago and entered her room
the gas was going at a full head. She
remembered then that she had in her
hurry gone away without turning it
off and without getting her breakfast.
1t is pity for her three weeks salary
that the gas company will send in a bill
to offset ii.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1884-02-07


The man, for instance, who really
respects his books, treating them as
friends if not as superiors, would re-
gard as nothing less than icrilege the
means by which certain tough-skinned
readers help themselves to the ends they
desire 1t would be as impossible for
him to dog's-ear the leaves, pencil the
margins, break the backs or make a
scrap-bool of the blank pages, as to
peep and botanic upon his mothers
grave He could no more detlour with
foul marks the fair, white pages of the
volume whose guest he became, as it
were, by being allowed to peruse it,
than he could bring dishonor upon
the house of his human entertainer,
whose wine he had drunk. The reader
who scores the passages which attract
his attention is to him Goth, Nandal,
or whatever outer barbarian may be
even worse than these redoubtable de-
stroyers.
The student is very little better off
for having pencil-marks against pass
ages which have pleased him at first
reading; he has simply INDUCED a
childish desire to express his gratitica-
ton, and might as well clap his hands
or stamp his foot as to dab black
scratch down the clean margin of the
page before him. OF the hundred
people who mark books, it is safe to say
that % per cent. have no pur-
pose in the custom beyond such an out
break of pleasure or dislike