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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

SENTENCED TO BE HANGKD.-On the night OF
the celebration, in Winchester, of the election
of Cleveland and Hendricks. a colored despera
do, named. as If In irony. Wesley Honesty. who
went about declaring that he would kill a
white man. did kill young man named Jos.
McFaul. He was first tried by a jury of the
vicinage that failed to agree. In his second
trial. which occurred last week, he was tried
by a Jury of Staunton citizens, who. after Civ
ing tho evidence and argument q patient md
Impartial hearing. rendered verdict of guilty
of murder in the first degree. and Judge Clarke
of the Hastings Court of Winchester. sentenced
him to be hanged on the 18th of March.
Ofthe jury the Winchester Neaos says
'Thejury W 8 most excellent one, both as to
Intelligence and character and we frequently
heard H. said during the trial that better look
ing and more Substantial set OF men meyer oc-
cupied our jury boxes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
srAuNroN. VA. March sd. 1855.

STAUNToN. VA, March SD, 1885.
Richard MamzU Esq, Editor Spectator:
Dear Sir-Please TO announce In the next lis.
sue of the SPECTATOR. thst have withdrawn
the last two articles of the series. prepared for
your paper, on the subject of Intemperance
for Insertion In another Journal
Yours truly, P. A. ROSS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Holland Window Shade. all colors, Hemmed
Fringed. furnished with rollers. Stats. brack-
cts. and cord, complete. measuring yard wide,
by yards long, As cents each, B. M. Jami-
sons. mar4-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
.Rough ON Corns.

Palpitatlou, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache. Sleeplessness cured by
wells Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

There is nothing to equal Ayers Sarsaparil-
la for purifying the bloed, and as a spring
| medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
..Rsush ON Coughs.


Ask for Rough on Coughs" for Coughs
Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, 15c
LIQUID. Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

HANDSOMELY D0NE.-When Col VIM, l.,
Bumgardner. Colonel Of the End Va. Regiment,
telegraphsd to Mr.. Robert Garrett, President of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
that the "Stonewall'' Band of this city wished
to attend the Inauguration of President Cleve-
land. and asked him on what terms he would
take them on the Railroad there and return, he
generously replied that he would take them
free Of charge. This we call doing the hand
some thing in hand some manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Clears out rats. mice. reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c. Drug
gists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

slough ON Pain ,, PorOused Plaster;
Strengthening. improved, the best for back
ache. pain In chest or side, rheumatism. neu.
ralyia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
Wide Awake

The Hope of the Nation.
Children, slow in development, puny, scrawny,
and delicate use "Wells' Health REVIEWER"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
One FseIs the Luxury Of BenevoI

One Feels the Luxury Of BenevOlence.
Many thousands OF the visitors to the great
Industrial Exposition at New Orleans view
the far famed Charity Hospital there with de-
light, feel that they too have heritage and
share in the benevolence by which it is main
tained, as The Louisiana State Lottery con-
tributed in one donation of one million dol.
lars. payable in installments for its mainte-
nance. about which M. A. Dauphin, New Or
leans, La, will give any information.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using
Wells Rough on Coughs" Troches. &c.;
Balsam, 25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Salvation Oil. the celebrated American rem
edy. is guaranteed to cure rheumatism, sore
throat, sweilings, bruises. burns. and FROST
bites. Price, only twenty-five cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

DEATH OF Mr.. PHILIP sCHMUcKER.-Mr
Philip Schumacher died on the 20 h of Febru-
airy at his residence at Fishersville in this
county, aged "a ye rs. He was born In sben.
-andoah county. but had lived Tor 3S years ~
Fisi ersville. On the 22nd of February, his re.
mains were buried in the cemetery at Tink-
ling Spring.
Rev. Mr.. Barb, of st. James Lutheran
Church, of which Mr.. 2. was ,membe' >,
preached the funeral from a text based upon
Ps chapter cxvi, verse Is.
He leaves a widow. b L no children his only
daughter. Mrs George T. Antrim, having died
several years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

: Ask for Wells Trough on Corns" 15c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bum
ions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Isyour hair turning gray and gradually fall
Ing out? Halls Hair Remover will restore il
to its original color. and stimulates the folli.
Giles to produce new and luxuriant growth
1t also cleanses the scalp. eradicates dandruff
and is a most agreeable and harmless dressing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
The Churches.

The pulpit of the First Presbyterian church
was filled Sunday morning and night by Rev.
s. Taylor Martin, of the Mecklenburg Presby-
terry. Mr.. Martin is at present the agent for
securing the proposed new professorship at the
Union Theological Seminary. Having no
charge, he has kindly consented to fill the
place of Mr.. Strider, who will be absent q
month in the South seeking restoration to
health. Mr.. Martin is an able and learned
minister and made a most favorable impression
on the congregation. who consider themselves
fortunate in having secured him during the
absence of Mr.. Strider.
At the Lutheran church Sunday morning
the pastor. DR.. Repass. conducted the services.
Rev Professor Turner. of the Lutherville Sem
mary, Maryland, preached at night. Rev. J..
Il. Barb. of Waynesboro', preached Monday
and Tuesday nights.
Rev. J. E Booke of the Second Presbyterian
church, will be absent next Sabbath. He will
leave Friday for Charleston, W. Va. where he
will preach several days. His pulpit will be
occupied during his absence. and the usual
services will proceed regularly.
At the Methodist church on Sunday com.
munion services were held. aud a sermon
preached upon Goodness" by the Presiding
Elder Rev. ] G. Dice.
The Presbyterian churches. Loeb Willow, at
Churchvilie. and R 'cky Spring. at Deerfleld.
Rev. ]. H. n Winfree. pastor have had about
twenty additions to their membership since
the week of prayer. Mr.. Wipfree has also held
a series of services at Buffalo Gap on the bor-
der of the Loeb Willow congregation. Some
of the new members are from that neighbour
hood. Rev. TIP. Epes, of Eastern Virginia.
assisted Mr.. Winfree in conducting the pro-
tracted services at Churchville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

ssROush on PAIN POr0used Plaster;
Strengthening, improved. the best for back
ache. pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neu-
ralgia. jel7 'S4 ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Wall Papers, Window Shades and Picture
Frames Is per cent. less than any place in
staunton. Va, at B. NJ. Jamison's. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

SEWING MACHINES The Hartford SEWING
Machine. for sale by Miss Annie e. Ryan, vii
do all kinds and first-class work. That lady II
agent for its sale, and endorses all claimed fo
1t. All who desire to supply themselves will
doubles call on her and examine before pur
chasing. See advertisement,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
For GOOD SHAVE, go to
E. NOTHNAGELS,
feb4-3m Next to the Opera House.

THE FINEST YOU EVER sAW.-BERKE-
LEY WALTERS have the finest stock OF
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw jan2S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Two Cardinal Red Window Shades. with all
the fixtures complete. at 80 cents. per pair. at
B. NJ Jamison's. mar4-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

THE vALTse OF BRIDEGROOM sToLEN.-Dr.
Henry 81. Mohler. of this county. who recently
married with Bette e. Percival, of Lyme burg
as heretofore announced. had the misfortune to
have his valise, c,ntaining his clothes, stolen
at the depot Of the Richmond and Allegheny
r. R., a, Lynchburg when3he was taking the
train with his bride to ride to his home. The
valse was afterwards found cut open on the
Richmond and Allegheny track near the Mid
land junction. The thief made his escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Local Business Notices.
As THE LENTEN SEA ON Is AT
hand, desire to state that have all kinds OF
- LIT FI@H. wig
Fresh Broiled Mackerel; Salt Brolled Mack
ere!; Nonpareil and Sea Shoals, {No. y in five
70 TINS. Fresh Broiled Brook Trout, choice.
Try them.
Bloaters. Scotch Herring, (scaled);
No. choice Salt Mack erel; No. 2 shore Salt
Mackerel; No. Fat Shore Salt Mackerel.
Potomac and N. G. Roe Herring. No. in
kfts--l5 fhs.
Salmon Lobsters, Shrimps.
Call and see, buy and try. A nice lot Of.
~ GROCE RI ES "a
always on hand.
fohl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

RAILROAD ACoTDENT.-The Waynesboro'
Messenger says that, on last Friday morning
the south-bouud express train on the Shenan
doah Valley Railroad met with quite a Sc
we're accident. near Lyndhur.t. caused by a
broken rail. The track was torn up 'or several
hundred feet. but no one was injured as far as
known at this writing. Considerable Damage
was done the engine. and much delay was the
result"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

and the many Throat Affections of children.
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved by
..Roush on Coughs" Troches. 15c.; Balsam,
&c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

{ Catarrnai Throat Anec tions,
Hacking. Irritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, l5c.
Liquid, Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Bear in uuind thatThornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks, &c. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

THE CRIMoRA MANGANESE WoRKs.-The
valuable property, known as the Crimora Man.
ganese Works in Augusta county, on the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, which have been
heretofore operated quite successfully by
Messrs. J. B. White & Co., have changed hands.
The late proprietors have sold them to the
American Manganese Company Qimited) a
Pittsburgh, Pa, organization of ample means
for increased development and vigorous pros
ecution in opening out the fine property
there. In the Company are the Messrs.
Carnagey, iron men of Pittsburgh, who rep
resent capital and energy. The ore is very
rich and an increased output, which has
been heretofore about five carloads per day,
has been already added to the shipments.
Mr.. A. F. Shannon. the former general man.
ager. is retaine ed by the new G. mpany. He is
thoroughly practical and efficient, and has his
forces under good discipline.
The mines are one and a-half miles from the
station. and connected by a branch with the
main line of railroad. The main shaft is 100
feet deep Two 30-horse-power engines drive
the machinery employed in Ii fling the ores.
Mr.. J. c Thorn, who formerly superintendent
the mercantile department for the former
proprietors. has taken the store on his own &C.
count. He is successful and popular mer-
chant.
o go in'ui na''on 10 oo'aineu 'io'n one
-, W o.'' "no nus i"'ei' 'iSi'eo
'Ae n0's
THE ART AAATEUR.-For March contains
very attractive designs for a mirror frame
tmornlng gories) a dessert plate (carnationso
plaque (childs head) Christmas-card box
cover birds and hoily), chair-back, doilies,
TIL.
markably fine reproduction of WaItner's etch-
ing of Rembrandt's famous portrait of 1.-THE
Glider" lately sold by the estate Of the Duke de
Morny to an American purchaser for SAC, no0.-
Articles of special value are the notice OF "The
American Water Color society Exhibition" and
Dresser begins a series on 1.-The Decoration Of
our Homes. and wood engraving. CLAW model
ling. picture framing. china painting in water
.slors. church needle-work and embrotderv
,ches are among the practical topics treate,
this number. The Art Amateur ia a sin
guarly happy union of the instructive and the
entertaining In the domain of art. and stands
without rival IN it's chosen field Price. a
ser; single numbers. IS cents. Montague
Morbs P,hlssbar % Jr,,or cor,ra No. v,rl,
The ARTISTS HAVE GONE NoRrH.-The ar
lists Misses Bertha Won Bilesn and Maria 7.
n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Ifyou are falling. brnk en-, worn out and nerv-
GUS. use "Wells' Health Remover" 81. Drug
gists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Lie Pfe0ervef.
r. you are losing your grip on life, try "WeIls'
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

DEATH OF Col. MOSES H. McCUE Some
months ago we announced that COL Moses H
McCue was critically i'll. He died at Fulton
Galloway county, Mo-. On the 3lst OF January,
at the residence of his son. Samuel 8. McCue
at the age exactly of rs yesrs and months
having been born in this county on the 3lsf OF
July, 1908. and his body was carried to the
grave on Sunday, the LIST of February by six
devoted sons. who within the past year, in q
similar manner, bore the body of their mother
to the grave. At the age of 80 years, he mar
risd Miss Sarah F. Steele, and moved to Mis-
souri, in 1857 He soon made comics ion OF
the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior. united
with the Auxvasse Presbyterian church, and
was in a very short time elected to the Office of
Ruling Elder, which he filled to the time OF
hts death.
Before his removal to the West, he was Sher-
IN Of this county, and resided on his farm near
Fishersville. The services at his funeral were
conducted In the Auxvasse church ny Rev. W.
II. Marques. the sermon being based on End
CORN HANS, l:3 Z.
He has many relatives and friends in this
county who will be pained to hear of his death,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Thin People.
wells Health Remover" restores health and
vigor: res Dyspepsia. Headache, Nervous
ness. Debility. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring-wagon. or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

sROugh ON TOOthache."
Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache
Faceache. Ask for "Rough on Toothache." Is
and Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
'sROugh ON Itch"

"ROugh ON Itch."
Rough on Itch" cures humors. eruptions,
ring worm. letter. salt rheum, frosted feet,
chilblains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

The Finest Cigar for SC.
"DRUGGI >TS' Best MEDICINE"
Will sharpen the appetite,
Sweeten the breath,
Purify the blood,
Aid digestion,
Fumigate your mother-in-law,
And do your heart a power of good.
jams BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

For an EASY SHAVE and CLEAN TOW
Ell. goto E. NOTHNAGEL'S,
feb4-3m Next to the Opera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover heals
every disease peculiar to the scalp, and keeps
the scalp cool and clean.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

sz- Pretty Women.
{tadAea WhcsWo6' d retain freshness and vivac-
ty, don't fail to try "Welis' Health REVIEWER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
INSURANCE!
Fire, Life, and Accident
Inurance Agency.

In conducting the important business of In.
surance. in all the branches named above, we
offer to all desiring policies wide range in the
able Companies. Among them may be named
the Liverpool and London and Globe, London
Assurance. Phoenix OF London, North British
and Mercantile, Home of New York, Phoenix
of Brooklyn, Hamburg Bremen, Royal OF Liv-
erpool, London and Lancashire, Northern of
London, Virginia State. Commercial Union,
cy, Norwich Union, and Virginia Fire and Ma.
rine. the Union Mutual Life OF Maine, and the
Travellers Accident of Connecticut
We solicit interviews and correspondeuce.-
We are ready. at all times. to respond to On.
quiries and furnish full Information,
Respectfully,
E1OGE Sc SUBLETT.
NEW MASONIC BUILDING,
decl0-3m Main Street-Up Stairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

CHICKENS WILL DIE unless you feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS.
Manufactured and sold by
jams BERKELEY h WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Live stock Market. March

Cattle in fair demand; receipts $500; prime
al 6@614 cents. good 514@5A CENTS medium AZ
null; receipts l2UU0; prime SOS cents gooo
4@4A cents. medium 311e 81 cents. common
k12@3A cents per 10. Lambs 31z@6 Ger Is per
% Hogs unchanged; receipts 500; selling al
613@715 cents per ID
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

Its spring. A resurrection of natures latent
forces is taking place. Like the world around
you, renew your complexion, invigorate your
powers, cleanse the channels OF life. Ay er'f
Sarsaparilla is the means to use for this pur.
pose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

There is no use to send work to the job OFF,
ces In the larger cities when 1t can be done as
well and as cheap at the SPECTATOR Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

For FASHIONABLE HAIRCUT, go to
E. NOTHNAGEL'S,
feb4 3m Next to the Ooera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

"ROugh ON Rats
Clears out rats, mice, reaches. flies, ants. bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c. Drug
gists.
Heart Pains.
Palpitatlou, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness,
Indigestion, Headache. Sleeplessness cured by
"Weils' Health Remover"
Enough ON Corns..
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." 15c. Quick.
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bum
ions.
slough ON Pain ;, PorOused Plaster;
Strengthening. improved, the best for back
ache. pain In chest or side, rheumatism. neu.
ralgia. s
Thin People.
wells Health Remover" restores health and
vigorn cn Tres Dyspepsia Headache. Nervous
whooping Cough,
and the many Throat Affections of children.
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved by
!. Rough on Coughs" Troches. 15c.; Balsam,
25c.
Mothers.
Ifyou are falling. brok en-, worn out and nerv-
Gus. use "WeIls' Health Remover" 81. Drug
g1sts.
Life Preserver.
II you are losing your grip on life, try "WeIls
Health Remover" Goes direct to weak spots.
enough ON Toothache."
Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache
Faceache. Ask for "Rough on Toothache." Is
and Is cents.
Pretty women.
5.adles who woS' d retain freshness and yivac-
fty don't fail to try "Wells' Health REVIEWER
Cafarrn "a Tu,- a Ma.fsnns
Hacking. Irritating Coughs, Colds. Sore Throat,
cured by Rough on Coughs" Troches, l5c
Liquid, Csc.
"ROugh ON Itch.''
Rough on Itch" cures humors, eruptions,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

3. 8. Smeitzer, Esq who has been absent 70 r
several weeks on a visit to his parents in South
Carolina, has returned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04
Observation-Disclosures, lsss.

REPoRrED BY L. ]. HEATwoLx
VOL Obs. U. 8. Signal Service. Dale Entsr.
prise, Va.
[For the SPEcrAroR.l
Latitude, 3s.40; Longitude. 78.45; Height above
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-04

GAEE ECLIPSE APRON
~ M ACH IN E-Used in threshine
about 1000 bushels Of Wheat. Tor sale low. BY
LYNN 4 co.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-01
Putting on Style.

A couple OF Weli-dressed country
Jakes strolled into celebrated New
York restaurant, sat down at a table,
and looked all around, making a re-
markably unsuccessful effort to appear
at home.
Gentlemen, what do you wish?'
said the waiter, handing them the bill
of fare.
They looked at each other and then
at the bill OF fare, but they could not
find out what they wanted. The wait
er became tritlc impatient. just at
this crisis 4 gentleman, probably a
Frenchman, who was eating his dim
ner, called out:
Waiter, un yerre d'eau."
Give me one of them, too" said
one OF the countrymen.
''One of what?"
"a verde"
The waiter smile,., disappeared, and
returned with glass containing some
transparent fluid.
The same for me, said country
Jake No. 2. II want i verde, too"
Once more the waiter disappeared,
and in q short time brought the desired
TeireSlment.
The two strangers looked at their
glasses, then slipped the contents, and
looked inquiringly at each other.
Il calculate you have to drink this
here stuff a good while before you like
it," remarked No. l.
1T don't brace fellow up worth
cent, but here she goes"
The two glasses were emptied, and
then with a very majestic air one of
them thumped on the table. The wait
er came.
What's the damage?n
Nothing, sir; nothing at ALL
I'VE amt doing New York on the
cheap plan, and he squeezed nickel
into the walters palm.
When they got out on Broadway
one of them smacked his lips and said:
'.Jedediah, if | didn't know that ere
stuff was verdough, I'd swear it was
nothing but water. "-IerGs SyttagS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1885-10-01
WcICOmet tne Poet.

The paper had gone to press and the
editors were leaning back in their chairs
tanning themselves and wondering if
sheol could be any hotter than terra
when q seedy-looking man with red
nose entered the room and said tim
idly:
Here Is poem
Instantly five editors spraug to their
feet and FIVE clubs were waving in the
air.
''On Beautiful Snow" continued the
seedy man.
"Vhat!" simultaneously from five
voices.
"a poem on Beautiful Snow" re-
peated the seedy man, with delibera-
ton.
Five clubs dropped to the floor and
five men crowded around the poet and
shook him by the hands and patted
him on the shoulder, and fairly over
Whelmed him with attention. Then the
oditor-in- chief led The poet to the best
chair and said:
Read to u.s."
The poet placed his hat, with his
handkerchief in it, on the desk, put on
q pair OF rusty-rimmed spectacles, and,
unfolding his manuscript, cleared his
throat, and began to read.
As he spoke of the heecy flakes de-
scending i'll soundiess showers, of the
whitened fields, the northern blasts
whistling Ger the wold, the editors put
aside their fans; then they rolled down
their sleeves. As he proceeded with
his description of the terrors of the
frost king, the fury OF the storm, and
the frozen corpse found beneath the
snow next morning Ga poem on Beau
tiful Snow without a frozen corpse
would be incomplete), the editors
shiyered and arose and put on their
coats.
When the poet ceased the thermo-
meter in the office had fallen 134 de-
grees.
Then the editor-in-chief arose and
said:
"A poet who in the strength of the
sweltering heat of a summer day brings
into newspaper office a poem on
Beautiful Snow deserves a monument
As you are not apparently in any spe-
cial need of monument ut present,
come out and we'll stand mp the beer
for you" Then the glad procession
took Its way to the subterranean depths
OF the nearest hostelry. ry.-Boston Courier.