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FRANK TRIGG,
Eastern Passenger Agent.
RALTiMoRE AND onIo RAILROAD.

scHEpuLE II EFFECT SUNDAY, DEC. 10,
1850, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Jf hesEs WSsRHEtsn from station NEW
For Chicago DAB a. m. and 1O:lU D. M daily,
Ihe B45 q. m. is fast Limited Express TO Pitts
burg ana Chicago arriving IL Pittshirg at 7:30 p.
charged on this train for fast time.
For Cincinnati, Louisville, ana 81. Louis daily at
and Palace Sleeping Cars to above points, without
change: p M ia Fast Limited Train to Cincln.
ing ut 746, 81. Louis $50 p. M. No extra fare h
charged on this train for fast time.
.n Eos Piis6urg a. 9i43 q; m, with Parlor Car,
Detroit, with Sleeping Cars TO Pittsburg.
Fer BSlI 36 on week days g. $40, $40, 1850.
ute t59inl $3.50, 4:3o, $40 $40, 6:4o. 200. s25.
and 100 p. m.
FS e 1HHGSSay s go IsG ssU 40
F sf' s a1a Valley Railroad and point,
Washington TO New Orleans.
For Annapolis, $40 and $50 a. M and l2.lO and
a'3O p. M; on Sunday, $50 n. IN. and 44u D. M
For way stations between Washington and Balti-
more Q, $40, $50 a, M, 1910 P, M, $3.50, $40,
33O, 4;4O, 2, and II p. m. For stations on Metro.
poiitan Branch, gao a. m. daily, except Sunday,
day, for principal stations On MctropSliaS Bransb
$40 a. m. daily; on Sunday stops at all stations.
For Lexington, s!aantSn. and Valley Branch $40
intermediate points, $50 a. M, 1890 and lilo
p. m. daily except Sunday For Frederick. $40 a,
m. and 4'4O p. IN. daily, except Sunday.
For Hagerstown and Winchester, $40 and Dl3
o. m. and 63l p. m. daily except Sunday,
Trains arrive from the west daily, o: TO- 30 A. M
1:3O, $50 and 1880 D. m. New Orleans Express)
From Annapolis, $3.50 and 1895 o. m. and so
no o.2o p. m.i sunday, lO;36 a. M, 6:36 p. IN.
From Lexington, $50 p. IN. daily except sunday,
From Frederick and intermediate points S:25 a,
M and $40 D. m. daily except Sunday.
Trains leave Baltimore for Washington at b1O,
o:30 1;2Q, $40, Dos, and 1890 a. m, and 1916,
200 300, 400, 400, 900, $50, 7;45, 900, and
a. M, l;3O, 2, A;20, 600, $50. 7:S5, 0:OO and
except lao, 316, and $40 y. IN.
For further Information apply ut the Baltimore
and Ohio ticket offce-Washington station, i6lD and
1851 Pennsylvania avenue corner OF Fourteenth
street. where orders will be taken for baggage To- b
checked and received at any point in the city.
B. DUNHAM, General Manager baltimore.
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Maryland,s Getting Its Work in.

maryland is coming to the 'front.'" said a
District clerk in whisper.
"CandidatesT
Eyes"
''Who?'
"Dr. c. NJ. HNmmett. He wants DR.. Town.
shend's place.
r "Who Is backing himG
Senator German and Hon. Barnes Comp.
ton"
''What are his chances?'
"'FlOonce, you know" and the whisperer
put his finger on his nose and looked a peculiar
look,
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Nervous Debilitated Men,

You are allowed a free trial of thirty days OF
with electric suspensory appliances for the
speedy relief and permanent cure of nervous
debility, loss of vitality and manhood, and all
Complete restoration to health, vigor, and man
hood guaranteed, No risk Is Incurred. Illus
trated pamphlets, with full Information, terms,
&C., mailed free by addressing Voltaic Belt
Coupany Marshall, Mich,
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Tho Land Laws a FARGO.

1.-THE operation of the presumption aud
homestead laws in this region Is simply farce
of immense proportion" says Special Agent
De lie Gore, of the general land oiice, stationed
in Minnesota. He says that 90 per cent. of the
homestead and presumption entries in Minne-
timber on the lnnd with no intention of per.
manent settlement.
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WAsHINGToN, OHIO AND WESTERN RAN,
w ROAD.

On and amer November To- 1888, trains viii leave
follows:
Leave Warrington q. m. and 4:46 p. NJ daily,
Arrive at Leesburg IL 100 q, M and 6;46 D. IN. Al.
rive at Round Hfll at 1:47 q. and 1891 m. Re-
turning, leave Round Hill o:51 q. m. and 1:26 D,
IN. Pass Leesburg 6:37 q. m. and 2;l2 2. m, and
The train leaving Washington at 446 p. m. and
the train arriving At $3.50 q. m. are daily All other
trains are daily except Sunday.
Monthly and Communication rates to all points.
II. BELL,
Bnperintendent. Alerandria Va.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-15

SALVATION OIL delights everybody. 1t can
be had of all druggists and dealers in medi-
cines. II eradicates pain by quickly removing
the cause. 1t Ia a specific for neuralgia, rhcum-
atism, and pain in the side, back, and limbs.
Price % cents.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-15

The President sent to the Senate yesterday
the nominations of ten postmasters In various
IaItt Of the country, one OF which was James
r. Robertson at Culpeper, Va
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CITY ITEMS.

Rowland DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four
and.a-half street northwest, three doors north OF
Pennsylvania avenue. K p. Rowland, NJ. d.. @;
ii. Rowland, d. d. s., surgical, operative, and
trous oxide, so cents each tooth, and only 90
cents extra for gas, whether one or number
of teeth are extracted at the same sitting. Have
sons. Artificial teeth 81 per set. Gold, ANAL
gam, and white filings Inserted In the best
manner. All work warranted first class.
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General Passenger Agent
CHAs. f. PUGH, General Manager.
CHEsAPEAEE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
Y EFFECT ARM J, 1895.

leave b. y p Depot, Sixth and b streets)
7lO a. M,-tor all way stations, Lexington,
KY, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus,
and ST. Louis Daily except Sunday.
II a. M.-For Newport News, Old Point Com.
day.
$50 p. M.-For Louisville, Cincinnati, st. Louis,
and Chicago connecting for all points
West, Northwest, and Southwest. Fast
Express daily; does not stop for local
business. Through Pullman service to
Louisville and Cincinnati
For tickets and information apply to G. & o.
railway office 5l3 Pennsylvania avenue under
National Hotel; Virginia Midland railway
office, COL Pennsylvania avenue, and d. 4 4.
station.
Telephone call, 55s-3.
II. W. FULLER,
FRANK TRIGG,
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MIRRIED.

DERsoN-FAIRLEY.-o April II, at
dence of the brides parents. by the Rev. Byron
Sunderland, ID. D.. Mr.. JOHN NJ. ANDERSON, of
Dungannon, ireland. to Miss AGNES A. FAIR
LEY.
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EP I r. Hell I ON A
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer on my
face. Eight months ago friend recommended the
use OF Swifts Specific and determined TO make
an effort TO procure II, In this successful and
began Its USE. The influence Of the medicine at first
was TO somewhat aggravate the sore but soon the
Inflammation was allayed, and began 10 improve
after the first few bottles My general health has
greatly improved am stronger, and able TO do
any kind OF work. The cancer on my face began
to decrease and the ulcer to heal until there is not
ayestige OF It left-only a little scar marks the
place. Mrs. JoIcIE A, MCDONALD.
EATLASTA, GA, Aug. IL, 1885.
have had q cancer on my face for some years,
extending from one cheek bone across the nose 10
the other, 1t has given me great deal OF palm
at times burning and itching to such extent that
II was almost unbearable. i commenced using
swift's Specific in May, 1885 and have used eight
bottles. II has given the greatest relief by removing
the Inflammation and restoring my general health.
w. BARNES.
KNOXVILLE, Iowa, Sept. 8, 1885,
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free,
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Draw Q, Atlanta, Ga.
N. ", 1877 W. 23d st.
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PERSONAL COMFORT.

SDAILY WALKS, ON EASY FEET,
IL In open air best preserve health and
longevity Hence, the elite of the world visit
DIR. WHITE X SON, FOOT SPECIALISTS,
1il6 Pennsylvania avenue Opposite Willard's
HOteD, IL North Eutaw st., Baltimore, for the
painless treatment Of COrns Bunions Diseased
fortieth year of practice; his twenty firth in
Warrington. Fee, 81 sitting,
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STEAMBOAT LINES.

fJIo NoRFoLK AND FORTRESS MONROE
Il AND THE SOUTH.
Cheap Rates and Superior Accommodation.
Safe and commodious Str. JANE M0SELEY
at $3.50 p. m, from Sixth st. Wharf,
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY.
Stopping at Colonial Beach going and return
ing.
Ohio Offices, 1851 and 6l9 Pa. ave-, who will
check baggage.
For information inquire at General Office, 9th
st. Wharf Telephone call 81.
ALFRED WOOD, Sec'y'and Treas.
GEO. r. PHILIPS, Superintendent.
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HNHE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE TO
Il THE NORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST.
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIP.
=. IN EFFECT ArRrL 7, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE Washington from station
corner 9Th and y streets rs follows:
For Pitteburg and the West, Chicago Limited
cypress Of Palace Sleeping Cars al $50 A. IN.
and 81. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati, and Hotel Car TO st. Louis;
daily, except Saturday, TO Chicago, with Sleep.
Ing car Altoona TO Chicago. Chicago aud Gin
Ing Cars Washington to Chicago, Connecting at
Harrisburgwith Western Express with through
sleepers for Louisville and 81. Louis. Pacific
West, with through sleeper Harrisburg 10 Chi.
cago and Cleveland.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
NIaSa+aa r ieo SGanandagG@ Rochester Buffalo
with Palace Cars Washington 70 Rochester.
For Wllliamsport, Lock Haven, and Elmlra,
Fo New YORK S and SS't re sEE nst 7s 600 and
llOO M, geo, 4:20, 1000, aud II 20 p. m. on
Sunday, 900 a. m, 900, 400, 1000, and 100 o.
M: Limited Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars,
9:d9 a. m. and $50 p. m. daily, except sunday.
For Boston without change, 200 p. m. every
For Brooklyn, n. Y, all through trains con.
meet at Jersey City with boats OF Brooklyn An
mex, aiiordlng. direct transfer TO Fulton street,
avoiding double ferriage across New York city,
E9r phhIliaYdselphia. 7i5 O. and u AM 2, l:2o
20 %n i ana 2 a. D. on M snpG So9 ExP1s. 2
9A0a. m, aud $3.50 p. m. daily, except Sunday
For baltimore. 635, 7;l5, Q, 940, $50 II n. M,
l2O5, z, $3.50 i:20,4:27, $40, 6, 7:l0, TO- and 90
7:l0, 10, ana ll:20 p. m.
For Pope's Creek Line, 7!i5 a. m. and $40 p.
m; daily except Sunday.
m; daily, except Sunday. sundays, a. M,
49,
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100 600 Tickets at Five Dollars Each. Fractions,
In fifths, In proportion.

1867 Prizes, amounting to...."..."""... Sos, 500
Application for rates TO clubs should be made
only 10 the office of the company in New Or
leans.
For further information write clearly, giving
full address.
Postal Notes, Express Money Orders, or New
by express TALL sums of IS and upwards at our
expense), addressed NJ. A. DAUPHlN,
New Orleans, La.
Make 2. o. Money Orders payable and ad.
dress Registered Letters to NEW ORLEANS
NATIONAL BANK, New Orleans, La
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The following list OF the most active stocks dealt
in on the Washington Stock Exchange is furnished
by Messrs. Bell d Co., bankers, No. lA37 Pennsyl-
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IWeTtWtdB " Hot q Uqului dluU, OF pO"ueTi Co'
ElYS
CREAM BALM

IWds cured before The
second bottle Of EiVs
Cream Balm trds Or.
hdUsicd. Ticds troubled
triM Chronic Cdtdrrh,
gathering IN head, dU
GcuitB IN breathing and
discharges from mn
odrs.-C. j. COrbin,
1893 Chestnut 81, PhRd.
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MS UondcJtd hoic
quick Eiy's Gcdm
Bdim has helped and
cured me. I su0trCd
from acute inGdmmd.
lion IN mn nose and
head. For a iccck at a
time I could not sec.
Mrs. GCOrOiC $. JUti-
con, Hartford, Conn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-04-15

The above is the cut of newly.inyented
Stamping Machine, recently patented. II is q
very valuable invention. This machine Is
simple and remarkable for Its ingenuity and
plainness, working on rotary notion" The
'p0tent roller is adjusted to any pattern. II
Is composed of four pieces of wood either can
be removed without disturbing the other, each
being fastened separate at the end with one
above the felt roller, gives the proper How Of
ink by simply loosening the top screw and
ceases by tightening 1t. Patrons can be accom-
mOdated with their stamping work while
but the "pattern roller" and In minute the
stamping is done. Any width goods may DO
stamped with this machine, and 1t will be re.
ceiyed by the stamping world with unbounded
satisfaction. II is grand success in expediting
labor 1t can be used rs an attachment In con-
nectlon with sewing machines. Paties inter
ested can obtain further information by ad
dressing PATENT, Republican Office.
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UNDERTAKERS.

I0SEPH G. LEE,
81 Formerly OF Henry Lees Sons Undertakers
NEW AND CoMM0DIOUs WRRERooMS,
No. 1926 Pennsylvania avenue N, w,
R0-Resldence on the premises.
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Thdre used tiro bottles Of
EiVs Cream hahn and
consider mpscD cured. !
suffered 20 yCdrs frmn ca
tdiTh and catarrhal head
ache, and his Is he first
randy that afforded last.
ing rCliC-D. Y. HiOgin.
son, li5 Lake S., Chicago.
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BERKELEY, apure rye whisky, the best on the
market 'o.the price, "a per gallan, a a quart,
and 10 cents q pint, 25 cents sample bottle
Tharp, 818 street northwest
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For 10 gears 7 irds an.
nOHcd lrih cdtdrrh, sCrcrc
rain ~ MP had, dis.
hdrqcs into mVHrOdi, and
Hnpitdsdnt breath. M
stRse NJ smell trds much
impaired, ! hare overcome
hose troubles triM Cream
aim, b. Gaze. -.
cnis Hotel, BUdy, NJ J..
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TRlTRLRR'e (9uyDn.

TIVE GREAT PENNsYIVANfA ROUTE TO
Il THENORTH, WEST, AND SOUTHWEST.
DOuBIETRACK.S SPLENDID SCENERY,
STEEL RAILS. MAGNIFICENT EQUIP
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FINE CIGARS g. TOBACCO

which, he trusts, will be appreciated by
the general community. Orders from
the other islands will be promptly at
tended to. Patronize Mr.. F. Hilder, who
is thorough Judge of good smokers
aof I'm j. E. WISEMAN.
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Notice of Letters Patent.

A LII persons are hereby notified that
IA Letters Patent were issued by the
Hawaiian Government to JAMES
KENNEY of Honolulu on the 10Th day
of December, AID. 1885, for an improve.
ment in brake, gig ard chaise springs,
and that said Letters Patent were as.
signed by the said James Kenney TO the
Hawaiian Carriage Manufacturing Com
pany on the 22nd day of December, AID.
1885, wherefore the said Hawaiian Car
rage Manufacturing Company hereby
warns all persons against infringing on
the said Letters Patent.
HAW'N CARRIAGE MANF'G Co.
Honolulu. Dec 20 tSsh. 2O8 n
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The Cottages
That Will Suit.

That charming Cottage on Beretania
street, near Punchbowl street, rooms,
nicely laid out; stable, garden, etc.
Neat Cottage, corner of Liliha and
Schools streets, A rooms and kitchen.
Small Cottage on Merchant street,
suitable for man and wife; $40 n month.
The seaside Cottage of w. p. Toler,
Esq. at Waikiki. Beautiful rooms,
lanai, stables, carriage house, fine
grounds.
At Palama, have several fine Cot.
tages to rent.
Cottage suitable for 2 gentlemen,
beautiful place, on Pensacola street.
Small, neat Cottage, on Pensacola
street, with both pasturage and use OF
stable; fine elevation.
Other houses to rent.
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And Other Property.

1 fine Bord Piano for sale, $3.50; cost
$3.50; in perfect order.
Saddle Horse, young and sound, SIS.
Black Mare for sale, $50.
Side-bar Buggy. cost 1895, nearly new,
$50.
Will exchange Buggy for PhaetOn.
Apply or address j. E. WISEMAN,
Gent Business aud Real Estate Ag't,
Qupbells Block. Wo I'm
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OFFICE FOR RENT.

TWILL rent one-half of my office, at
i No. n Fort street, furnished, with
use of telephones, 10 desirable parry.
JNO. A. PALMER,
800 General Agent, Honolulu.
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Some Fine Property for Sale.

The Property adjoining the Resi-
dence of Mr.. Neumann on King street {;
beautiful building lot; reasonable
terms.
On Lunalilo street, beautiful Resi-.
dence and fine grounds; elegant marine
view
On Liliha, corner School street, 2 Cot
tages; neat lots.
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Notice to the Public.

Notice TO the FuDI1C.
re. wISEMAN, proprietor of the
y. Central Cigar Stand, on Merchant
street, begs to inform the public that he
has secured the services of Mr.. f.
HILDER, formerly at II. j. Nolte's
Restaurant, who will take exclusive
charge of my Cigar and Tobacco Stand,
and will endeavor to keep constantly on
hand selection of
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.S1a,S82,2
Improvement During
the Year.

Increase in Premium In
come,. ........... .... 81 ,43O, $4,000
Increase in Surplus. 3,378, 622.O3
Increase In Assets, ........ 1891 1919
For full particulars apply to
ALEX. j. CARTWRIGHT,
No. 3. Kaahumanu St.,
General Agent for the Hawaiian Islands.
50
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NEW BOOK,

LIVERY Horse Owners Cyclopedia,
Il treating of Diseases and How to
Cure them; the American Trotting
Horse Breeding and Training, and
Records of Trotting and Running
Stock. 800 Illustrations and Engrav-
ings, by Stonehenge and other eminent
men. Sold by subscriptions.
S5l j. NJ. DAT, JR, 81 co.
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Insurance,
WHY THE
Equitable Life
Assurance Society
of the United States is the Best Com.
panv with which to Assure.
Assurance Society
Of it's Safety.

because Of its Safety.
Its surplus is larger than that Of any
other assurance company.
lI.-Beoause Of its Promptness.
OF 1,043 death claims paid In 1885,
nearly one-half were paid the very day
proofs were received; while of the re-
mainder, the majority were paid within
the following three days. No other
company can show such record.
llI.-Beoause Of it's liberaIity and
Reforms.
All policies are INCoNTEsTABLE after
three years. All incOntestabie policies
are payable Immediately upon receipt
of proofs Of death. The Society's
policy contract Is clear and simple, and
liberal in its conditions. Its MONITOR
feiting Tontine Cor Semi TOntine) policy
affords all the ultimate benefits of the
full Tontine, and has during Its earlier
years the surrender value and other
material advantages Of ordinary life
policies.
W.-Profit.
No other company is paying on its
policies, as large profits as are shown
under the Equitable's matured Tontine
policies with fifteen-year periods. Per-
sons desiring assurance may obtain
estimates of the probable results of
similar policies, and Of policies with
twenty-year terms, which are expected
to show even larger profits.
V.-Prospeotive Advantages.
The unexampled progress of the
Equitable in the past is the best guaran.
tee OF the increasing future value of
assurance with the Equitable.
Assets, S66, 553, 1887 80
Liabilities. .............. 52,69l, 1887
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EMPLOYMENT OFFICE,

THE undersigned has moved into the
L Office oi Mr.. j. E. Wiseman, where
he will be prepared TO furnish house.
hold servants, collect bills, do Anglo.
Chinese Interpreting, and u general
business. $50 6n) SOYONG.
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FOR SALE,

ON reasonable terms, the new 2-story
" Brick Building, known as the
Lincoln Block, situated on King street,
near Hon. G. X. Bishops. 1t comprises
frontage of 1875 feet on King street,
running back mauka 200 feet more or
less, with all the buildings and improve
meuts thereon. Apply to
800 til G. w. LINCOLN, Builder.
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FOR SALE,

I l2.FEET WINDMILL, made by
l. Byron and jackson, with 10 feet
Tower. Four troughs capable of hold
ing 1000 gallons of water, suitable for
cattle, with 3-inch galvanized iron
pump. Will be sold cheap. Everything
new. Also, good spring Cart, suitable
for butcher. Fer further particulars,
apply to T. w. RAWLINS,
800 inl Soap Works, LeleO, Honolulu.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-02

AZ exceptionally fine and warm day for
Wyodala, where spring, as a rule, came
tardlly. This year it hal hastenel Its visit.
The river raced along almost With a summer
song. There were gilly1 overs in the gar.
don, rosemary and rue; the thrush was
singing In the copss. and the wild cherry
wa in blossom.
Dick had come over, a. was his won't, to
spend Sunday and to return to business
on Monday. They sat together, with the
window open. though thers was a fire
blazing and crac, cling on the hearth Kate
and Dick sat near eacl other, Jo'eph at tn,
head OF thet table. The des sert was laid on
an old service OF Crown Derby, ami ths
table was polished oax, ref setting di'hes and
fruits in a world Of lovely tints and positive
coiors. They were drinking old por5 vino
In the old fashion, Joseph occasionally hold.
ing up his glass against the yellow fame of
a wax candle to catch glimnses Of 'ths
wing that foated like bits Of dead goll
leaf in the purple liquor. They dined early,
but it was the custom to light them, and
Joseph thought, as his father before him,
that wax candles were as essential to the
proper enjoyment of, port wine as a friend
and companion in the cracking Of a bottle.
Kate, like her brother, was fair, but she
had hazel eyes and dark eyebrows, which
gave a peculiar beauty to her faca setting
Off her pearl-w white skin, her ruby lips, and
her brown, wavy hair, in watch the SUN
always discovered stroaks Of red gold. 1t
was u reane face, the bps only jusS full
enough to escape the charge Of being thin,
and she had a merry laugh. Dick was dark,
almost swarthy, vita a large, generous
mouth, closely knit forehead, strong hanis,
a broad chest, AMI a strong, manly way Of
expressing his opinions, and a gentle, ten Ter
manne towards Kate that was in strong
contrast with his otherwise robust and
almost noisy self-assertion Of himself, when
she had not to be considered
"You are dull, old chap, wake up; l am
sure this wine might rouse any fellow into
high spirits" said Dick.
'One il not always dull beclu,s ono does
not talk" Joseph replied; ".nlesl, 1 have
known the time when / tails ed u great deal 10
tide the fact that I was not only du.l, but
wretched. tell you, Dick, l am all right,
and more than usually happy"
You are 80 noisy, D-ci,; said Kate; 1--WE
Eyes, we are like those tholgl5rul par.
rots who are such be ,gars to think"
Il dared not say anything like that Of
you; but it reminds me that Kate is alwaJ :
saving she'll think about it,"
"About whatf' asks the host, evidentl
not paying much attention to the
ton.
"About whatl" Dick exclaimed; 'aboui
everytnngl That is, it il everything tc
me!'
"Oh, the old story. is itg" said the host.
swell, ! am selfish enou I'll to hope she'll
think about it q long time yet, Dick"