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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

HERRING Died at Der fathers residence,
2lOI east Grace street, Maya 1899 az ~ ?. H.,
NOBLE F., eldest daughter Of George 1. and
EGry r. Herring. "
funeral services 81 I2 VI. SATURDAY from tho
house.
Letter. -Died, at the residence OF his son.
John r Jster IN MectlOsburg county, Va, on
Friday, 25th day Of Nay, Colonel WILLIAM
JET gR. Tor = long time \ resident Of tails city,
ia the eiklty-iourth year ., his age.
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AUCrION BALES TO-DAY.

GEORGEW. MAYO. II A. NJ. po,ted plants
roses, heliotropss, Esraniums. &c.
r. c. GARRISON. 1917 A. NJ, glsss-front hacks.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR. =. 81, frame dwelling
and lot at corner OK Broad aud Henry streets.
JANIS y. ELAN, o r. H., executors sale OF
twOsory frame dWSning on Abigail street,
French Garden Till.
RICHMOND BAZAAR. 10 and II 4. NJ, horses.
mules, busgios, phaoton5, wagons, harness,
hay, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Reducing wages.

by tsletraph q NE DispsHiLI
READING, Pa, Nay IS. - The managers oil
the Readinr Irop- W orgs to-day noticed the
]. 900 hands In their tube .nills OF reduction
OF 10 per cent. in their WAGES, begisning
June lst. The cause assigned Is depression
m trade and low prices. The men suffered
A reduction several months ago. and VIII hold
meeting to determine II they VIII accept
this one,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

lRv tsle,raph 70 DO DI,pstch.l

10y T8T0tIHTN 70 ~ UIapNT-I-l
WAsHNCrON. Msv 2j.-1'o-day's offerings
~ bonds 70 the Government amounted 10
Sl7S.000, in lots a. follows: -Four per cents,
coupon. $50 600 al l2S; 4 per cents, regis
tercd. $4,000 at 1274. $4,000 al los, $1,000
40 121i. 500 1t 1910, Sleo, 200 at rs. 500
a 1875; a per cents, registered. $4,000 at
10,., $4,000 at l0st, 500 at los.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

rcd, cash. eoc.: June closed 81 0kc. IVY;
s7.asskc. cora vsst and 70. lower: eash aaa
MAY, $50 June closed at sskc- CAS- hensx'
cash. sstaSsc; asy. s5ac.: June. Has
whlstey, sLia Provisieos arm Ioss, Na
Lard sse5 pryse,i,sd nssts tboxes,-Ss se'i
der,. S.: long clears, NIB; eiesr-rips. Nsk
ebert clesrs. fsias. Racer fooxed)-sseuasr,
- sossss24; long clears. s. IS: cissr-rios - -
$50; shorI clears, ss7tsts.sA MANS, lvaiS-
CHICAGO
cHfclso. May 25.--Cash auststiors we're Flour
dull aad unchanged. No. spring wheat ssts
Sc; No. red. Skc No eoorn, 0stc ="
eats. 1ks3<c. Msespork. siAeSefiAuy.
Lard, $3.50. shortrris., G.s5; shoulders, sc
s. %; short clears. Si5ata2o VhtsksJ, ti.ia
Iaatln fllfuraI rnnEad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

ceremonies were opened by the reading oil
letter FROM Mr.. DAVIS explaining bis 40,
sence. Colencl Charles +. Hooker delivered
the Grafton, and at the close PresenHa MS
DAVIS with silver crswn to be given eJ
her 10 her father. The crown Is the gut OF
three Mississippi gentisnen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
.ucce,.ortomr. Brecher elected.

~ ~ TT " '7'
NEW YORK, MAY 2j.-Rey. Or. Lyman
Abbott was tonight elected permanent pas
tor OF Plymouth church, Brooklyn, and the
first regular successor 10 Henry Ward
B,echer. The vote BY which the result Vas
finally attained stood 400 10 90 In favor Of
the choice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

ny tclegrlph 70 mo DI-pitchl
NEW YORK. May 2j.-The business futures
occurring throughout the country during
the past week number ior the United states
2l3, and for Canada u total 22j, against lSJ
llsl week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
rae Qusslisn OF orsssie U.ion. /,
PHlLADEirHIA, May %, lss

IAlLADELFblAI May ., 1853,
Every seat on the aOOr and ever nook
and corner IN the gallery were occupied this
uiternoou. a. IL was known that the question
% tue organic union Of the two great bodies
81 the great Church would he fairly upeD
be Northern General Assembly IN sue con-
alteration Of tue report OIL The Committee Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Emperor Frederick.

fBy Anglo American cable to tho Dispatch
BERLIN, May 25.-The Emperor had a sat-
i.flctory night, but still feels fatiSued on ac-
count Of the extra excrtIOn caused by his
attendance at the wedding Of his son yester-
daV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
NEW YoEr, May 25.-Csttop quiet; sales, eot
bales: uplsads. loc.; Orleans. i0hc.: net re-
osipts a. q is port for the week, 1889 bales gross
receipt ls.5yg salss: sxporss-tc Great brts2lR,
IL ss2 bales 70 fIshes, ,72s sales 70 tAs Conti-
nsas s,S40 bales: forwarded. g,otS eaies; spin
aers, 1888 bsiss; STOCK. IE, 49, bales Net re-
oeipts .. all psrp " day. stH bales; experts
Il GrsaI Brissis, ass saIss; - hs cssunsst,
as9O hAies; attach, ses, III salsa eSosAsrs fsSr
ia llxh. request Wheat mere active, - saal =
On hone-trads Acount. shippers hslttsg 81 ;
prices sal,c- lever; MOI red. Nay. tA $3.50 4:
June, Ha kSSc. Csra-5sss . ssads lever (;
optisss cisssa sssssy: Ne .. Nay, ssasshc. ;
Jane, ssGssskc Oats Q irias hishsr ast ssse-
rsts.y sc.ivs; Ne g. June. uAs,sae.; yely.
s,lasste. Ne. D. secs ssa3ss. nsss Y lxss
esmsns. csass-tsAr kis srn 81 fla1 sp-
teas opened strsDIer, elosAs heavy asa lswer I;
Ne. RE. hsy. si&p; Jane, peSASs 10 /;
July, siAisasl3&. Sugar erR; fair rSasleS,
t.c..: rssnsd ara. asissses Ssiek hns
steady Psi-olsqa srn: rssnsd, fsc. cefsss-
sssi oil suiss Isnss iSissta kosin stsaay
81 81 ssAsi.sA furpeasins auil At ss$e. Eias:s
unchanged. wosi sxll Fork steady. Beef
dun. Cut-mssts srH and qptct Misdles
duh. Lard clssed Ora; western Steam, hGA
May. Sassassso: Juno. tasass-S Freishss
duiL
ST. LoUI2
sr. LOUIS, May u flour very strong and
active wheai closed Ac. above yesterday; Nc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
THE WEATHER IN RICHsOND Yesterday Was
partly cloudy with slight Tais Mid.
Mean tsapsraturs ...
aARRlA(sEs.

PATTEeO N-DUVAL.-Msrriss. on Wednss-
day. May 2Id. a. sunny side, buckingham coun-
~. tho residence Of her father Captain Cgrnm
Ps,te.on. Mss ASNA PATT2sON to JAMES
D. DCYAL, Of Richnsad. No CARDS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Died OF Excessive opium-SmoLipg

lBy telegraph 10 tho Dlspatch.l
BosroN, MAY 25.-Frank Mil, sub-ireSh-
man nj Hgrymd College. eighteen years old,
died tonight from The effects OF excessive
nninm.. mOking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
LATE WEATHER. REPORT.
fBy telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

lBy telegraph 10 tho Dispatch
- WASHINGTON. May 28-l 4. M-For
! Yir-iuia, stationary temperature, local
KAHN RAIN. followed ~ fair weather, light %
UNIV fresh southeriy Winds, becoming Varia-
t-bc
Tor North Carolina, noarly stationary
tcrnp~rature, far uoathor. preceded ny local
rains in rltrida, light % fresh variable winds,
fresh ~ brisk Oh tho Gult
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
Confederate Monument at Jackson,
Miss.
fBy telegraph to tao Dtspatch-l

JACKSON, Mss, May 25.-More than SIX
thousand persons witnessed the ceremonies
connected with the laying OF the corner
stone OF the Confederate monument herc To-
day. Miss Winnie Davis was Introduce TO
the large crowd by Governor Lowery. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
GRAIH AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND. May rs 1884
oTFEKIsdS

oTFEKIsd&
WHEAT.-6lG bushels
CeaS.-54 DushslS
OATs.-900 eushcis.
MEIL.-J0 bushels.
PEls.-00 busholk
MuLOFFAL.--5 tons.
FLOUR.-i0O barrels.
SAILS GEsosrse To sgcssrlaY
WHRAT.-Long5er 900 buhes very good on
private terms. Mixed, Is bushels prime At 81.
CORS.-White. 3l3 bushels prime ~ 7Oc.: 25s
bushels worry good az 69c. Total sales Of corn, 5o4
bushels
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

noUE.
Ws1u),s: Fias, s2.50ssa75. supsrhns, sL7Sl
s3.25; sGtrs, SL5JsBl75; family. SAILED ps.sas
family, co. ntry. SL7jat0A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
BsLTIKO1E STOCK MARKET.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

BALTIMORE, lid, Nay f5-Yirginia Gs, con-
e0'itst0d, 86H psst-due coupons, q; do, now
81, Is; do, l040s, ". Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
HFCET,FeRATEp ROCKBRIDGB

UNHE CELEBRArED ROCKBRIDGB
ALUM SPRINGS, With is thrss superb
tetsls aad certaKs scrsm nodatiOns srs unsx
cspIiouabls IN It's aPpOasnsnts, ara nov open.
Capacity. I.2)9. Ratss per month OF twonty.
eigst DAYS from 50 % SO, according % size and
loeation Of rosfas. special rates for tho season.
Mr. joan Carroll. Of Balhners, celsbratef IN his
line Is Ia charge Of the eusJiAs, Win a. sf1cieni
corps Of employees.
Elevation zoe feet and surrounded ~ noun
tslns 1900 feet hiEh. Tie great variety Of dis
easss reachoa ana cured w these waters Alter
al other rem sdiss have failed arc 80 ngmorou,
that they have the Endorsement Of tho Medical
Society OF Virginia. as we'll - the highest meci'
cal authority la tAe United states
Pamphlets 70 b. bas at Purcell. Ladd a Co.'S
ana tho Chesapeake asa Ohio railroad city ticket
GEoReE T. PETTON.
General Manager
Formerly managing partner u lie White sui
rbur Qurfa fafNfstaan DNlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
JAMMOCKS! HAMMOCKSl

II -
our SOC. WHITE COTTON TWGNE HAM
MOCKS are the largest and strongest for the
price to DO had. We are also making FANCY
HAMMOCKS at 55c. and 81.
The trade supplied atclese prices.
l. LICHTLNSTEINs SONS.
corner Seventeenth and Franklin streets.
my25 Richmond, Va
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COTTON REPoac
Market steady.
QUorArlosl
hIopLIEs. exc.
Low HGDpLINd, DC.
GOOD OaDISAkY, sac
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s.AHrEe IyEgE1IsEsse-
rUKF or kIgsstSNp. MAY .. .ssA

PUKr or kIgsstVfSD. MAY .. .ssA
AsBUsD
Steamship vyaaoke. BoaA New YORK, NOR
chandise sad passsaSsr}, a. W. Alion Co.
acaais; and saiied on rosa-n.
soR0ensr j. B. yspsAsoa, Booye, Baltimore,
csel, s. r. Lathrop 3 CO.
sAuBs.
steamer Arisi, Dsyo Norfolk, United states
mall, noresandise, ana passengers, - .. IAIun,
AgsaL
Gsa.sr Pioneer, --. Fkilsfelphia. mer-
chaasiso sad passengers. J. W. AcCArrics,
afsRL
Schooner Jeha Jshasos. Hssron, Harfing's, 20
lead poplar wood for Yrssidsncs; vessel, curtis
a Psrtsr.
Schooner ylTEinis Bare, Iuslsy, Hardings
wharf. 70 lead poPlGr VEGA for Elkton vessel,
Curtis a Parker.
seaooasr 4 4 Mitshsu, Mitchell, Chickaho-
niny 70 lead lum Dor fer Baltimore.
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rG,HE BRADSTREET COMPANY,
l. CHAnLES r. CLARK, FsnsIDESE
BRADsTRgETs RICHMOND OFFICE
NO. Iis EAST MAIN STREET
Tsisphons kats3
J.H. wHIrTr, supsriassndsn.

The Richmsnd once has mere than kept pace
vita the rapid growth OF the city and dsrslop-
meat OF tho territory tributary 70 IL II 01srs 10
advantages OF a system the superiority Of which
Is recognized In every trade centrs OF the civil
ICED world. That II Is IA a special sense prepared
70 guard the interest OF It's Local patrons Is at
tested by the fact that IL has now larger snm6v
sSsubscrlbsfs tAaB eRs other sssreaasis ags1sca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26
NORFOLK H1s6Uf AARKEl

A-M&rketssaady. demand light today.
aud very nodorscp saASs. Primo, SIaSc; srna
prime. SIC; esiussou. la7c.; sheied. sa2Ae;
spanish. ~ sak a: facs0S2 D ARt-p ioked. ia4ka
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-26

PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS, MAY 25, 1854
lBy tslsZrspAi
AnRyED
Steamship Finance, Bshsr, Now York.
steamship William Grams, BuTlsp. Baltimorc,
and sailed for sGyannah, rAench anfi.e,
Stsasshtn FlsnSofsstga, frayssr, View rork.
Schooner samuel ;. TGorp, Pearce, Ne" f0rk.
skILko
Brig Msdusa, Krouss, hamburg, lumber.
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sr. LOUIS, May 2a-siour very strong and
active. Wheat closed &c. ADORE yesterday; Nc
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This, however. the miserable Ernest die
not know. and when he saw Mr.. Markham
taking earnestly to Eunice. he decided thai
they were discussing the engagement. and
that his hopes of love were broken.
Worst of all, some young tops were sci
upon Ernest by the malicious Ellis Mark
ham, to make fun of his coat They got near
him. limited, laughed. joked. and Ernest,
overcome with humiliation and rage, beat a
retreattO the conservatory, wishing the old
fashioned garment at the bottom of the sea.
He was boiling with chagrin and jealousy.
He decided to leave the house at once, never
to return, never again to look upon the face
OF the fair and tickle girl he loved.
"Eunice!"
"Ernest-Mr. Blake!"
The meeting at a retired seat in the
conservatory was quite unexpected by
either Of the twain.
Eunice, pale and anxious looking, rather
evaded the sad, searching glance of the
young mechanic.
l-l-you must excuse me for not seek
ing you out and introducing you" said
Eunice. but I have been SO engaged by my
duties as hostess. Gomez will inc you a
partner for the next waltz"
Il beg not" replied Ernest, almost sternly.
Il have come to say goodnight and good
by. Miss Davenal."
Eunice started, and an eager glow came
into her face.
"Good-by? she repeated. in a little gasp
OF surprise. Y o are not going away"
Yes, Miss Davenal."
ITO leave Glendale"
Tomorrow. I have better opportunities
for work at Ironton. and-and hardly think
L could bear to remain to congratulate YOU
as Mrs. Bruce HERBERT" he blurted out, des-
perately.
Mr.. Blake. do you mean to tell me that
the false story that I am engaged
-False?"
Yes"
You have not promised to wed him?"
1 refused the honor an hour SINCE. You
have misjudged me. Oh, am a wretched,
miserable grill"
She broke down utterly. In tears, upon
his shoulder. AS it a load of iron had been
removed from his heart. Ernest Blake took
her hands in his owl.
She was prosecuted. unhappy! They were
trying to worry her into a distasteful mar
riage; and then the whole story came out,
supplemented by a. fervent avowal of love
from the young mechanic that was eloquent
as a refrain Of poesy.
The old coat was a royal garment now
the jeers of jibers fell flat as from a coat.of
mail. as. at midnight. Ernest Blake and
blushing Eunice stood before Mr.. Markham
in the library.
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murmured Ernest. Then. if it's no, l cal
leave Glendale easier. Books are you
ruin" he chided himself. with a smile. afte
a glance at some well-tllled shelves an,
then at his clothing. If I hadn't given tn,
money for those last volumes, I Nigh
have treated myself to a new suit of clothes
l declare. this coat does look a trifle old
and that one
Ernest gaZed ref1ectively at a carmen,
lying across Il chair. He had taken it from
his trunk, where it had lain for years. Il
was about all he possessed tat reminded
him of his dead uncle, for it had belonged
to him.
It had been John Blake's best coat. and
it was Of fine broadcloth and little worn,
but %dreadfully out of date.
I'll wear it," decided Ernest finally. It's
better than the one 1 have. and who'll know
that it isn't mine? declare, it fits me like
a glove" and, not foppish enough to discern
that its antiquity made him look strange.
Ernest. a few minutes later, set out for the
party given in honor of pretty Eunicc at
the Markham mansion.
Gay lights flashed. the elegant structure
was aglow with music. radiance and mirth.
Fair girls smiled, handsome men tl:rted and
danced, and all was a scene of Christmas
jollity; and yet. N hour after he had ar
rived, Ernest Blake was about as miserable
a being as Glendale had held for many aday.
In the first place he had seen his rival,
Bruce Herbert. patronized favoringly by
Mr.. Markham. Later, Herbert and Eunicc
conversed together in Il quiet corner for
time. he earnest, she blushing, and,
later still, the Jealous heart of poor Ernest
nearly broke, as Ellis Markham sent out as
current m that an engagement between
Herbert and Miss Davenal was on the tapis.
The truth was that old Markham had
Herbert's suit. but his precious
insinuation was a little premature,
for Herbert had asked Eunice Davenal to
become his wife, and she had answered him
fatty, moi"
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my c%onsent?- gasped the astonishe'
~guardian-"you two wed! Never! l re
fuse!"
Il love him-I shall become his wife,
said Eunice. gently but firmly.
Then you forfeit every dollar of you
fathers %fortune!" cried Markham. furi
ously.
$50 be It'll" came the calm response. "Tht
love of an honest heart outweighs all the
gold in the world"
III.
Another Christmas Eve, one year later
and Glendale is set in its franz of pearls
and diamonds, lovely as ever.
Only the royal old mansion on the hill is
dark and gloomy, and broken sash and
swinging doors tell that it is given over to
the owl and bat.
Changes nave come. They tell the story
brief and tragic at the village inn.
Bruce Herbert, adventurer and forger.
known in his true character. is the inmate
of IL prison for a term of years. Ellis Mark
ham is IL fugitive from justice i'll far-aWay
Australia. squandering half his fathers fort
une stolen the day the covetous Markham
took it as his right from his self willed
ward.
And he, James Markham? They will tell
you at the village that he specialized. lost:
and ruined utterly. his W and the Davenal
wealth gone, has become a pauper and Il
homeless wanderer.
In a quaint. humble cottage at Irontcn.
this second Christmas Eve of our story, sit
Ernest Blake and the faithful wife who sac
rificed fortune to share his love.
The rooms are very plainly furnished. and,
although comfortably dressed. the twain's
appearance betokens limited means.
Gloom seems to haunt the homely hearth,
for there is a shadow on Ernest's brow.
"Paupers!" he mutters, and his tone is
bitter. "Oh. Eunice. it is hard, after so
much of struggle and deprivation!"
Never mind. we are young and brave!"
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!, ~. Hes anxious to get rid Of a capricious
self-willed girl and handle his legacy, and
she is tired of the old house and restraint
He can marry her to his will. and she is .
beggar if she thwarts him. Go in and
win.
III try it; and, meantime. old fellow, just
schedule your debts. shady notes. and the
like. and I'll drag you out of the mire once
more. You help my love chase; I'll be your
friend to the last"
The simple scamp grew enthusiastic in his
protestations of gratitude to his liberal
friend. as he told Herbert Of this and that
gambling debt, and shamefacedly Of a forged
note he had executed to tide over financial
distress.
I'll take that up this very hour" re-
marked Herbert. That might make dis
grace and trouble. Two hours till the party
begins. OF course, you'll be there, and,
Markham. old boy. help my cause where you
can"
Trust me! You're the best friend [ ever
knew!' cried Markham, warmly. I tell
you. Eunice is yours for the asking!"
Yes, unless
Unless What?"
She prefers another"
Nonsense! there is no other!"
1Hefe was. Al tHe lelgn1nS party last
week, she chung to Ernest Blake's company
the whole evening"
Bah! Il common mcdaniel"
But a mechanic with brains. you must
confess that"
Poor as a church mouse!"
Love laughs at poverty"
MY father hates him-he would never
consent to Eunice marrying him. Why. it
amt worth thinking Of"
Il sincerely hope not. muttered Herbert
as Markham left the room.
And then, to himself. he murmured:
Herbert, old boy! the affair looks favor
able. Old Markham thinks you are a
wealthy. respectable young man; the girl
have a fancy foryou. I must settle the
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HOLIDAY SALVATION TO OUR

on the 1oor near the fire. and Eunlce
sat down to mend the torn garment.
"Ah. what is wealth to that broken life
now?"
"Eunice, Eunice, / will never complain
again!" murmurs Ernest. as he realizes his
true blessings Of home and peace and love.
Ernest"
With a little scream, Eunice draws the
sleeve of the coat nearer to the light.
What is it, Eunice?"
Something sewed in here"
"A paper?"
Yes"
In my uncle's coat?"
They bring it to view a minute later.
And then at last the secret of John Blake's
missing wealth is revealed.
There. in the coat, he had sewed the paper
years before. and as Ernest Blake reads it
he knows that in his darkest hour of need
aid has come.
For the paper is a document certifying
that some forty thousand dollars is deposited
in IL city bank, and it is all his, as heir to
his dead uncle!
They could scarcely believe that such
good fortune had come to them. They gaze
at it. they study it. then their eyes meet.
Ernest, has the cloud lifted ut last"
murmur Eunice, through her happy tears.
At last and forever. For your dear sake
only do I leave this wealth-for that, and
the good it may do to others"
Poverty has tried them. and they know
0 the true value Of riches. They seek no
more p%rctentious place than the humble
cottage to celebrate their gladstone Christ
mas; for love is there, and they can wait for
time to dictate their future enjoyment Of
their strange fortune.
They were more charitable to James
Markham than he had been to them, and
provided for his declining days; and when
Christmas recurs those two devoted hearts
back to the one where poverty tested
their mutual love, and found that both had
hearts of gold.
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replies Eunice, brightly. You staked a
on your patent. and had the idea stolen fron
you to enrich a stranger. Well, you can 2
back to the shop and I can sew, and wha
is a little poverty when l~ove-love-love i
ours?
You loyal friend and wife, cried Ernes
lmpulslvely. oh. how | have reproachet
myself for taking you from a home of luxur,
and wealth to share my troubles and dis
tress, and yet you glory in it,"
Yes! it is rarest happiness to have YOU
Come. dear Ernest. this is Christmas Eve
the happiest of my life. for you are here
Would you exchange this, with all it's un.
certainty, for the hour a year ago whe1
jealousy nearly broke both our hearts?'
No. no! Oh, I am wicked to complain,
You shame my manhood. You are Drawer
than [. All! the larder is hot quite empty
and | can secure work to replenish soon.
So the cloud passed. and the evening
meal. dainty as ever. if not us varied, goes
by with loving. cheerful talk.
Who is that?"
There came Il knock at the door. Then a
moan. and the sound of a heavy object fall
ing against it.
Ernest hastens to open the door. A mis-
cradle, ragged form falls in.
"Eunice! look" r.
Mercy! it is-- -
Your Old guardian, James Markham"
Yes. 1t IS he, indeed. but no recognition
showed in his dropping eyes as they lifted
his half-frozen form to a chair near the
fire.
He acted like one in a daze as they re-
moved his snow-clogged shoes and coat.
Put that on. He is shiyering with the
cold, sad Eunice. as she handed her hns-
band a coat. -
The coat! the same garment that bad
known such a history a year agone. Ernest
Blake wonders if there is not some fate in
al THIS as he thinks Of it, and throws the
coat OF his dead uncle over Jumes Mark
hams shivering shoulders.
En-! Where am I? They told me the
Blakes-you nave sheltered me. Forp;vai
forgive! forgive!"
Husband and wife stand WATCHING M,rL-
nam pltylngly, as. realizing his situation.
ne oeglhs to mutter and drivel and tell the
story Of his wicked life.
he has found them; he bitterly accusos
hinsel1 OF having wronged them: he wishes
snelter until morning. and then-oyer the
nils to the poor house-to die, -
II IS no IN their hearts to reproach him
SO miserable is he, so wretched the awards
OF the fortune he had appropriated
In trying to rise he fell forward II
Trying TO lift him up. Ernest Blake tears the
sleeve nearly out Of the old coat.
Ihen they make him a comfortable bed