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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

L. W. Stdham & Son, auoti ioneers,
cold a. public sale for A. H. Tyson, iu
Chester, Pa, on Thursday, horses foi
1920, $500, $i9l, el75. STA, S225, $500
Si6O, Sl59, tl46, Sl87. 80, $40. tl6l, S162,
S182. Small poney, AZ inches high. and
coach brought si97 50. The sale wal
we'll attended. The highest priced
horse was bought by Rober Strain, o
this city, which WAS beautiful iroI
gray. Mr.. Tyson will have another
eale on March 7th.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

DENvERs. Mass, Feb. 17.-John M,
U Underwcoo, q wealthy and prominent
citizen Of this place, rs years OF age,
WAS found feozsn TO death some dis.
tsncs from his house yesterday mUru.
ing. He was = somnambullst, and
probably walked out Of the house dur
log the night while aIleep.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

To all who nre suffering from the er-
rors and lndiscyetions Of yonsh, nervous
weakness. early decay, loss OF manhood,
&C.. VIII send recipe thEt Will cara
ia South America. ePnd q seli.address-
cd envelope 10 the RHv, JOSEPH 7.
IHHAB HtRAion D. New York CitY.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Successfully treats rheu IN atism in all
Its forms, dyspepsia with oil its horrors
removed and diseases of the brain,
spine, heart, lungs, urinary organr,
liver, blood and skin. Female and
ohildren's disesssf, acute or chronic,
all nervous troubles and many others
removed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

X Wyatt, No. 109 West Second street,
has purchased the property on the
north west corner OF Second and Oraugc
streets, where he will remove his dry
goods business oD our about Maroh 10
As our stock 10 very large, we will begin
. clearing. out sale from this date and
will sell goods at or below cost unit
time Of removal. Mrs Ada Wyatt viii
be at the store. and will be glad TO se'
hsr many friends,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

On February %. the passenger con-
ductors OF the PennsylvAnin, West Jer
sey, Camden and Atlantic, Phlladel-
phia and Reading, p, W. 81 b. and
Delaware Railroads will give Hn excur'
sion to Old Point Comfort, Va. Forty
six men will participate. The free use
OF palace cars for the occasion has oesn
offered by the Pullman Palace OaI
Company. The conductors will return
home the next dBy.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

James Thomas has failed TINS far to
find single trace OF the mare or wagon
stolen from the stable OF Mr.. Sawdon,
on the night of the 9Th inst, notwith-
standing the offer of IA reward OF SlOO
for the recovery OF the same. II was
Ascertained that tho rogue drove olt the
Kenuett Pike, snd consequently passed
into Pennsy lvania, hut wheGher he
atesred for Philadslphia or took 4
western course is not known.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

NEWARK, Feb. 18.--Ehe trial of DR..
Ere derrick Frleae, who was tnuloted for
mauslaughter IN causing tho death of
Mra. Sarah RutAn on ApFh o, 1851,
through pross Ignorance In treating her
during child 'biEth, wes eG9luded THIS
afternoon. Aiter tiitGeu minates' de-
liberation the fury Iendarsd a veEd !c'
OF guilty
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

In oRGANIzisG against premedltAted
cheAtery the grocsrS, while wronging
no person, are essA DIishlng public in
haence corrective oil personal dishon-
essy. We hall tLelr movement IS q
popular benefit, Hrd congratulate them
upon the successful appearance In pub-
lIo OF their strong organization As shown
in to-day's report OF their bNnqueting
festivities. There 10 one arens, as shown
clearly but unlnlentlonally last night,
in which the gr0oers' combination car
use Its power protective OF all people
viz: by carefully and honestly exposing
all Adulseratlon. Grocsrs who beoom'
known rs persistent md permAnen
workers on this line and ,as invariabl!
correctly certifying to the purity o
goods, whIck always prove to be &C
tually pure, cannot fall 70 be reWArde'
by increased trade.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
3 Pairs for 81.
Coon braad cuffs.
Tho opium smugglers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-ColiectoE Ma
gone, os New York, has directed the
special treasury agent now In O9oehs'
burg TO hold the Gardner brothetsi
who were recently arrested IN tnat eity
an The ehsrpe of smuggllnG opi0m, ut
nj h ,zaIds, The ftm oi MoK ssson &
RoAbIns, the Now York drug house
yghose pane WAS stamped on the labels
fDnpd In the trunk Of Il. A. Gardner
havo been requested 10 cali At the Crs
t1fn HalRe aud explain their apparen
connection with tue case.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Within the past two weeks three pm.
tients have been admitted TO the new
HON 20 1pathic Hospital. Two were noys
aud one an old women. One boy and
the voman we're each treated for trou.
bic with the toes, and the other boy I'M
der vent @ surgical operation.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

that everybody ought TO know tkst A.
sergeant gives 9240 lbs. Of the beat, we'll
cleaned coal in every ton you buy. Oak,
pine and hicory kindling wood in large
loads. Lime for whitoWashing. Yard,
foot Of Monroe street. Central office,
Seventh and King streete. Look for the
blue sign. OpeninD in the evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

promises to be the greatest local event
ever produced here. 200 people will
appear In minstrele, drama, statuary
and great international march, all
under the management OF WilminRton's q
iavorite, Psof. Orsbo. Tickets, % ots.i
at @, r. Thomas 81 Go. = after FsD. %.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

You save four profits by buying your
Hamburg OF us, namely, the Importer,
the jobber, the wholsssier, and the
atorekeeper, go these goods must be
cheap, Mrs. Jaeobs, 6l7 Market st.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

ths great leading lung remedy of Will
mington, Del. No one ever reaches
consumption who uses y In time; II
viii always prevent and moet frequent
ly cures consumption. 1t Stands uneE-
celled for curing coughs, hoarseness,
Group, sore throat, 30, 5Oc. and S1.0o.
Depot Fourth aad King. Sold BY
deAlera
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

This evening the Republicans OF the
Fifth ward Will hold meeting a. No.
$40 King street nt 80 O'clock. Repre-
gsntaJivsB from the six districts Of the
ward are requested to be present.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

WHY WILL YOU cough when SGilohi
Cure will give immediate rsllef. Price
10 cents, 80 cents and 81. Sold by N
B. Danforth. COZ. End b Market Sts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
Forty Kined In an Explosion.

MUNICH, Feb. 16.-An explosion
which occurred In the Kreuzgraeen
coal mine, neSr Kaissrleutern, Bavaria
Killed forty persons. Thlrty six men
were D ecued,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

FoR DYsPEPsIA ana Livor Complaint
you have a printed guarantee On every
bottle Of 9hiloh's Vltalisor. 1t never
fails to cure. Bold by N. B. DSntofth,
cor. 2ad & Market streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

high. hne view, dry cellars, moderate
in cost, rold on instAllments, IS per
month. Call on T. TATNALL,
7l2 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

William M!lle-, No. 327 East Seventh
street, Is lying very low with paralysis.
As he has bsen suffering for nineteen
years, his family are In rather straight
sned circumstances. and the charitAhly
diepOspd should extend helping hand.
The case Ia ore worthy the attention ol
the Associated Charities.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Flns gold aDd silver watches at re
duced prices, full liUe Of gold aud
fne rolled eold plsted CHAINS IS 10 u
Fourth st. 2. u. Ranf.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

CArARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured. by Shiloh'0 CAtSrrh
Remedy. Prios 20 oents. Nasal Iniec'
tor free, Dapforbh's And Snd Earket.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

DR.. Lippircott's Specific Compound
for neuralgia and chrouio rheumatism
price 400, PER bottle. For sale by
TAYLOR & FULLERTON.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Can be bought cheap, a two story brick
house, s rooms AND path on Shallcross
avenue, near VanBuren. W. u. NEEHo n
REPUBLICAN, office.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Bueh'u, French street wharf II the plac
to buy your cosl
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

A person suffering from poorly act
Ing liver should take LRxador and be
happy once mere. Prica 25 oents,
Sold verywheIe,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Wines and liquors, l08 West Seventh
street. A fns lot OF imported and do.
nestle cigArs. Call and INSPECT them.
Telephone, 445.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Thousands Of miles of HRnSurz edge
and insertlugs at lese than importer
uricss at GIT Market 81.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Remuapts o. embroidery very cheap
at Hukill s. POist's, Second and TAtnall
streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Go see the Bargains In Hsmburgs :
Mrs, j jacobs, GIT Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

delivered on Tuesday ana Ffidsy, 40c.
buttermilk, 30. OrsamerJ, Fourth ant
Shipley streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

The LITTLE RRws that Is allowed 70
reach the ouIss world from the secret
Yeoesses In which the Ways aud Means
Committee have en,renohed them selves
IL very coz E citing. A few days since
II Was reported that . bill had been
prepared and wSB ready to be presented
TO Congress, be. now II Is stated on
good authority TIA, Eush Is not the case
and that a. yet uos line OF the bill has
been wrltton. The mem bers OF the
committee evideOliy do NOT find the
drafting Of q bill hs easy IS President
Cleveland did tie writing OF his mes'
sage. 1t ls net 10 Re supposed lhAt the
mere drafting o. the bill is su1h q diff
omit piece OF work, aud the fast OF the
matter is tEAt The real difficulty IL In
sxtrioAting the Democratic party from
the qusgmirs IN which It has been
thrown by tbe free trade message, and
its endorsement by iully one-hAf the
party, while Size other halt, whose In.
terests would be Affected by any bill
which sAyors o. free trade, are unAlter
ably opposed 10 It. The com mittee
therefore vii. have TO try to get up .
free trade bin, which they oan glosi
over so as to make the tariff men be
lieve that II does no. mean free trade
The issue thrust upon the party by th'
President comes IN n most inopporlun
slime, aud (! II were mol Prosidenha
year they wou.G he in better oondi
tion to mea. Il. Grover Cleveland wa
declared elec sG by suoh . small ma
joriIy that the party cannot afford I
tShe any Tishs new, and this prUbAbl
explains why the committee have nc
even "a single llne" Of ths free trad
bill written.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

PAtapscO 5uPefINIIF"
stands unrivallsd for Masking good
bread; of rich, creamy color and
aue flavor. 1t your grocer does not
keep it, you can set 1t Of: f:,.ao
John II. Mari, ). 5. Hamilton q oc
las. y. Morrow, J. Jerome smith,
TatnAll Bros, j. Z. almond q Co
W. a, valentine, W. Q. Phillips,
VIM. 4. Frank, Fell Il Joseph.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

LOOK YOUNG az lorg as you can,
prsvnnt tendency to wrinkles OF ageing
a the szin by uFiDg LhAURRLLH
OIL Elegant for olsaring complexion.
rough akin, chapped faoe or hAnds.
KAepu tie hands aud face eSft and
sneath. Preserves youthful, plump
oosdition Of tie features. Only sub
stAnce existing that will prevent oil
arrest tendency TO wrinkleS. An elegant
dressing and preservative tonic for th'
hair. NO oil or grease. Ask for LeaU
rel.e OIL. Sl.00 at druggists.
made clear as crystal with "Rough OF
Dit" Suds or soap should not be used
II you would have them olear, pure
| oleau aud bright, without odor or tast
of spsp. use though on Dirt" l0c. an
I $50 packages. DruRniRtS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17


Three Horses Nellie dun marc, 10 ~
hands high. Of gilt edge stock, g good Ae4S
shafter, promising to.mske something lABt-
Fashion, gray mare < 1od driving and brood
mare. George. bay horse, a good, true
worker and driver. Kate, nay colt. years
old 2sth day OF May, sired by Rattler.
exNua -Four Milch COWS, ,home-ratsed, VIII
EpT. be fresh in March, ca comtne
year old; / thoroughbred Alderney heiferL !
8 shoats, ! Chester County white boar.
farm wagon, nearly new; market WagF
on, nearly new; / twin harrow, plow, 2 SIM
rIe ploWs l corn marker, l Champion
reaper and mower, wagon harness., ploW
harness saoveis, hoes, spades, post.digR OF.
i grtndstone, brier aoythe, bill hook, dock
puller, \ bushel and II psck measurea.
sleigh and bslls. horse rake 10 acres u
whea, Ia the ground, and numerous othdr
aTticles
TERMS:-All sums OF $40 and under cash,
a II owe. that amount u credit OF months On
purchaser glving a pankAble note with an
approved endorser, interest added or 3 ppI
cent. Oft for casa on credit gums.
W. ]. Liant. Auct, ~ 2tW-d,lb,l7,sq
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Cough candy at FerguSon's, IL E- 2t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

THE DEMOCRATS are terribly worried
for fear Mr. Blaine does not mean what
he says, and lhnt after all he may bs
the Republican candidate; but we do
not think they have any occasion TO
give themselves iron BILE on this account.
There Ia no doubt whatever in the mind
OF any man WHO has the least idea OF
Mr.. BlAins's decision OF character, that
he msans Iuss whnt be says, and that
II is his intention 10 leave his party free
to select the one who IL considered the
best and Strongest mAn As she standard
bearer in the ensuing campaign. Who
that man viii be II is now impossible
70 predict; there are o soore OF good
names to select from, bat We are still OF
the opinion that ~ the RspublioAn Don.
ventlon should leader the nomination
10 james G. Blaine, that II will be his
duty 10 accept IL. It Is doubtful II q
stronger man can be found, and IL IL
certain that Of oil those whose nAmeI
have been mentioned In this connection
there Ia no, one who gould make bet
Icr President Mr.. Blaine Is states.
man whose RblliIles aud worth will
never be recognized until he has pas set
away NE hHAo NAo hAp o1oo WAAa
Webster, Clay, Douglass and host o
others whose vAlue TO the country Wa
never appreciated until after the seal o
death had bsep plAosd upon their brow
Mr.. Blaint's position on the tariff que'
tlon Is well EcoEn to every one Wh
reads tie papers, and his manly revle
OF O!oge.Aud's n lssage will never b
forgotten. While We believe him to b
the bes. and strongest man the Reput
ltcans could hLve nominated, the iSc
EemAins that nc matter who the ma
may be, the issaes remain the SAINT
The Democrats lave come out openi
and squArely iot free trade, while II
Republican party stands strongly II
trsnohed behind Lhe bulwArk OF our II
yro,os:lon 70 American MANI
fAoturers End 4 AmericAn mechanics.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Best bread aud cakes In the city OF
Walton's, Seventh and Tatnall,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

AJAX for Youths Smoking Tobacco,
Jos. Wallace, COZ Plne street,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

Coon brand collars and ouGe. % for 600
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
For pArpSso-..GrS"or ID do

See stern's so per cont. of eale adver.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
Eo> ? head of Horses: Er

~ Az o'eloNA, h me-
& 7 head of Horses: &
No. /. Ned, bay horse years old t5A hands
high pleaiant driver fearless Of everything
been used BY women for years and as nne
Ne, 2. Harry, bay horse years old l6'f
hsnds high superior driver high headed and
sty lish, goed worker ans sound nnely bred
and as nice as anybsdys horse.
No. g.. DAN. Brown horse years old l5h
hands nigh and souud heavy chunk excel
lent for heavy work and not bad roadster
without fault an extra good pnller. ,.,<
No. 4. Fred. big black horse years cid l6f
hands high sound, of line style great bone and
No. 6. Florence, big black mare yrs. old,
sound this Is an extra fine mare would make n
superior brood mare she is an excellent mate
and stylish would make nice coach or busi-
Eo.e Fashion, black mare y years old
broad heavy mare OF great endurance an extra
cart or wagon horse one OF the best workers
No. !. Ney, colt coming years good stock
and disposltion and quiet TO handle. -,
their sides on day of sale, balance close spring.
ers these are most honerased OF good size and
years old nice quality and excellent workers
consider them naro to beat, 10 head OF shoats
Farm Implements :-2 two horse farm
wagons studebAker broad tread OF cart
market wagons new by frist Almond IL.
, good order; Buckeye mower new, Champion
mower Champion wheel reaper gooi, Farm
ltrt FTltuu gram urillt CON- uFill WIN pnos.
attachment, large drum roller Pennock corn
sh Her nearly new. Cumins hay cutter, hay
rake, Van Wickle grain fan tined hay fork.
harpoon fork, block and rope. Syracuse and
Wizard plows, twin hArrows. Iron Age with
) attachments. .cultivators, bill hook and hedge
! knives, corn knives, broad and other axes,
crOsscut saw, lead, COW. splice and other
chains, hobbies or yoke, grub and other hoes,
{ picks. shoyels, butter tubs, grindstOne. power
ty poles, bells and forks.
I'll Harness. sets single and set double car
: riagp harness sets wagon and ofheavy lead
q pillow and cart harness, pair OF double and
. of single lines, set express harness, collars,
a brides, halters and ropes.
go bu. bright oats lot of corn in ear, pota-
Q toes turkeys Kobblers and hens, guineas,
| chickenk lot Office cream cans nd tubs. child's
: crib and many other articles.
TERMs-All sums Of 81 and under cash, over
that amount n credit of seven months without
Interest, ufpAid when due, If not interestfrom
= datel, on purchaser giving ha1kanle note with
approved endorser- B. Y. DUNCAN.
r L. W. .stidhaln n Son, aucts. fil-li-l7-lsd-ltw
nUBLIC SALE-wILL BE SOLD AT
public fRle. on the road leading from
o Wilmington to Osutt6ville, l mile south oil
!, the latter plece. and adiotniuS tha LoWel
!. Brandywine Presby, erian Church, on
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
sold Everywhere.


Coon brand collars and outfI.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
5 for 500.


Coon brand collars.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17
| CLOSING SALE OF
lDRY GOODS AT AUCTION.
DRY GOODS

will offer al public auction on Saturday
morning, February IS, al o.3O O'Clock, inc
/ stock ef
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-17

ut1791 oH e11U n VI Ht111
ahs RHruBLIOAN once to-day In th !
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-01

IAN English czitic says that novels
arc now supplied 1t tho rate Of about
four hundred year.
The Queen Regent Of Spain has
addressed . letter to Mrs. Cleveland
asking her for her photograph.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland re-
ceives &c. 600 for her two years. serv.
ices and the use Of her name 1t the
head Of Mrs. Reeds school in New
York. She is also doing some literary
and magazine work.
Edwin Booth. the tragedian. Is an
unobtrusive hotel guest He edges MP
10 the desk. and. If any one is ahead OF
him. he steps sside and waits He writes
his name in neat, plain hand. and
goes AZ once 10 his room.
Pope Leo has conferred upon Mr..
Charles l. Webster. the New York
publisher, the decoration which is worn
by the Knights of the Order of Plus TX,
in recognition of his services in bring
ing out the life of Leo Kill" The
Order of Plus TX. is the highest order
of knighthood under the Roman EN-
pire.
Now that Daniel Pratt is dead.
Frank Vincent. Jr.. the author of IS The
Land of the White Elephant" may
very properly be called the great Amer
lean traveller. Within the last eleven
years he has travelled 265. 600 miles. and
the records of his outings are con-
tanned in dozen pleasant books of adj
venture and discovery.
Miss Minnie Gilmore. the daughter
of Band-Master Patrick S Gilmore,
has written some exquisite verses
which will soon be published to an ac-
compartment by Mrs. Emma Marcy
Raymond. Miss Gilmore. who is re-
markably talented girl as we'll as an
uncommonly pretty one. has written a
little volume of dainty poems of beauty
and originality.
George w. Williams. the colored
historian. and the best-known writer
of his race, has just put the finishing
touches to drama which he hopes to
see performed on the stage before very
long. The name of this play is
Panda. and the scene is laid in Africa.
Panda, the hero. is said to be second
Othello in character and appearance.
The horrors of slave-ship are repro
duced. and one scene is devoted to q
slave-market in Charleston. S. C.
Charles Darwin found backgam-
mon a great mental relaxation, and he
was very fond of novels for the same
purpose. The great naturalist did most
of his writing sitting in large horse
hair chair by the fire. upon a board
stretched across the arms. When he
had many or long letters to write. he
dictated them from rough copies writ
ten ON the backs of manuscripts or
proof-sheets. He kept all the letters
he received-a habit caught from his
father. When his letters were fin
ished, he lay on sofa in his bedroom
and had novels read to him. while he
smoked a cigarette or RECALLED his nos
triIs with snuff
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-03-01

my tunnel filed mp WAS lamentine
this when I noticed that the fire was
drawing better than usual. Going
over to the fireplace I took . look up
the chimney and saw the dark sky Of
heaven. At the same moment three
or four drops Of rain fell upon my face.
and then I understood that . great
thaw had set in and was reducing the
snow around me. It was three days
more. however. before I got daylight
through the window and could force
my way out of the door.
1t had been raining for three days
and nights, and the creek below me
was q mad torrent The snow on
the trail was yet very deep. and I was
compelled to wait two days more be-
fore l could get away. Then the
weather changed to colder. and I got
down 20 Virginia City. 1t was nearly
a month later before we could get at
the bodies I knew were under the
snow. The hermit had been caught in
the edge Of the rush. and killed by be-
ing dashed against the rocks. His
body was carried across the frozen
creek to the edge of thickct and
such clothing as still chung to it
was in shreds and t.tters They
had known of the avalanche both above
and below. and had given me up for
lost As near as the men could Judge
the snow above me was forty feet
deep. and no one had any idea that
the cabin had been spared. That l
came out of it alive was simply the
luck which strangely enough saves a
man now and then from the open jaws
of death.-M =. Sun.