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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

On Friday evening the thirteenth
annual reception Of Company a, d. N.
O., was held In Iustituts HAli. The
room wEs tastefully decorated with
hAgs, while upos the etsge was . CAT
ling gun with its parEphernAlia and
several stands OF arms.
The grand march, which was ccm
posed OF about 6f'y couples, WAS
led by Grand Conductor Harry Z.
Asohenbaoh and Miss Wilhelm Music
was furnished by AlbsTL's orchestra,
and dancing was kept up until an early
hour thi9 morning The officers OF the
occasion were: Grand conductor, Pn.
vate Harry K Asohen bach; DOR mana.
ger, Corporal W. J. DAvif; AssistAnts,
Private Frank Welsh, Sergeant Howard
7. Goodtng and Private W. E. Tay LOT,
reception committee, uorporal W. W.
Davls, Private Edward Eblsr and
Sergeant john Clayton. George L
Carmichael 10 secretary OF the com pan
and Harry Fox treasurer.
Among those present were A iiutant
General Il Il KenteY with his Rtaf,
consisting Of Colone john T Llyfisld,
Colonel q. j. Hart S5,1as3 y E-sr.tt r
Hickman, Oalopel John II. Newell, and
Colonel 70. I Cooper; Colonel 8, M.
Wood. Of the First Re 4 neni; Adjutani
Joseph N Hartman, Jr Oapiaiu II.
NJ M.toAell, Jr., Of Company A; Captain
j. Pasey Wicksrshaul, Captain Thomas
Condor, of + Oompluv; Lleuteaan,
Marshal. Commlssary W. u. Weller
q iarterm As.er A. d. Ohay tor, Lituten.
ant X Harold RloAig, Lieutenant "a ar.
klns. ana many others, Among the In
vitec Ruesis present vera CAPITA L
Miller, q CompsnJ, Sixth Now Jersey
Captain Hillmsn and Adiutsnt Mc.
Graft, Of the same regiment; CaptAiI
Eckles. OF II Company, New Oastla, "A nd
Lieuten ant Boz or, OF tie Third Penn
aylvaniA
The officers present Wero hsnqlsted
Mt the rottsurant OF Fsrra & LaWis a.
IL 10 o'clock. Captain Mitonell oc:u
/ Piled the seat Of honor. la the abseDc,
OF Chaplain j. q Willie, Colonel Gao J
| Antenger said grace
LieuIensut. G ilonel Marshnll lsit fo
Newark at Ii 80, sud General KsnDey
and oolonei Il T. Cooper for Dover o
milnight.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
WHEN WE MAKE
CHPRICES GOODS
B QUICKLY.

Peop!e are on the alert
u generous money g
th il our Bargain Room:
getting it.
Mems Suits cut from $50
$3.50.
Mems Suits cut from
80 to SIG.
Mems Suits cut from
b 50 to S13 so.
Mems Suits cut from SIS
k12
Mems Suits cut from $l4
BIO.
Young Mems from $2S to
Young Mems from $40 to
oung Mtn's from $l5
%: from $13 to $40.
ig Boys Winter Suits
ced to 50.
b Boys Winter Suits
er qual'ty) TO $40.
h Boys Winter Suits
Il quality) to SI2.
bys' Winter Overcoats
b.5o, S., S..
hesc prices will save
many a dollar.
edium Size Suit at $3.50:
US to make $l4 IL.
Cheviot Suit $I2: cost
make $3.50.
finer quality Suit SIS:
US to make SI9 81.
lish Cashmere Suit $40;
us to made S24,38.
pung Mans Dress Suit
cost us to make $36 "a.
ese and many others
bg Custom-made Suits
S than cost.
d Coats, $3.50, s.,
$40, SIS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Yesterday George Gait, q blacksmith
employed by the Hare & Morgan Com
papy, was severely injured in the left
hand. While holding q tool known as
tiAtter, which = helper wAa striking
with u sledge, n scale from the tool
strnok the back of his hand and cut q
cash about two uchea long. A tendon
OF the second finger was also severed.
The wound was dressed by DIR. Cant.
we'll.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
List Of PubIic sales.

January.
20, u IL. NoUAy, BrsndJwins HID.
81, Jas. l.. COLLINS, nsar Mlddletow1, Del.
80, Proud h merriot, OhrlstianA HID
%, uoodloy Baldwin, Boota's Corner.
February.
4. Beald l. 90 real estate. city.
4, VIM. ii. Mitchell, AdministratoT, city.
8, james Mo nah0n, BranIy wine ho.
. J. Moore N. q. HID.
y, Roberts X HAnnum, Chester, Pa.
q, I.W. Harris, Peno sdor HID.
10, Harry smith. W. q. u Nd.
II, y. StsWart, Poncader HID.
~, W. Y. Warner, Wilminktou.
10, Emma and Julius UlArk, IL l.. lid.
10, Adam Dayett, Pencader Hd.
II, Frank and Jehu Dienl, N. q, Hd
10, A. II. Tyson, horses. Chester.
20, David Kiair, OhTiBtiAnA Id.
20, b Frank Duncan, "a. u. Hd
81, John N. Lee, Brandywine HID.
~, W. Y. Warner, Wtlmir Rton.
q, A. Brown. W. u. q HID.
"a, meFarlin & Jordan, New Olstle HI.
20, A. Baxter, N ew Castle lid.
%, william Lyman, W. u U. Hd.
n, Daniel Draper, W q u. Hd.
%, Thomas marcy, He'd Lion HID.
March.
1, u. B. Hiii, Ohtisiana Hid.
l, Samuel Oarliile, W. u. q. HID.
Jtook and farming utonsi g. sBsAnd'J Hd
o. ID. II. Ferris, Pencador HID.
8, Harry Mahaity, BrandyWino HID.
8. X. ). Fiber. Mill Uisek lad.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Eugene Houghton Of No. 700 Spruce
street, who was sometime ago attacked
by smallpox, has entirely recovered
ana The shousa wes fumigated yesteI-
day. As all danger OF Infection Of the
disease has nov paased. tho Board OF
Health gave notlos TO the COMMITTEES on
No school that the sAme mi light be 70
opeted. The school, which has been
closed Tor about thrte weeks, will be
reopened on Monday. Children may
now be permitted to attend this school
without any feAr OF smallpox.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Mr.. James Kane. OF the Hrm of Has
son ~ Kane, 10 the holder of the
ticket for the Ace Alderney COW ohanced
of at the Orphans Fair, Just clossd In
the Ipstitute Hall. As q conseo uence
the ifIbls and gentlemAnly Junior
member OF the firm Is over WI ed
with the congratulations Of bis friends,
ana invites them all 10 call and get =
glass OF milk.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

William p. Martin, who occupies the
farm OF j. II. Guest, in Brand wine
Hundred, slaughtered two hogs . few
days age. aged respectively IL months
and II mouths, and weighed $50 and
300 pounds. The tusk OF one of them
measured four inches In length. The
above poIkers were ezra hne, having
averaged over q pound day for the
time they lived. II auy one can bent
this We should like 10 hear Of 1t.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Geo. l.. Mcoay Ill sell ut pablo sale
on Thursday, January 26sh, 1898, ON
the farm known as Bethel Farm, aitu.
Ated on Buulk road, Brandy wine Hun
dred, 80 head OF good cows, head of
good horses and oil tha farming uten-
stis, hay, straw, ooIn, corn fodder and
wheat In ground, TO commence ct /
O'Clock p. m.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

A now watch club will be formtd in
q few days ct No. Is Rsst Fourth street,
Wilmington, Del.
Bush's, French street wharf is the place
10 buy your cool
Go TO Dioksy & Co. for Gold Medal
Flour.
For good coal 90 TO Bush's, French
street wharf.
Bargains In millinery goods st Mrs.
Jacobs, Git Market and $40 Ktnk Sts.
just arrived oar load No. 2 white
oats, Diokey B Co.
Oall and ses our hne feathers and
fancy, $40 King and 8 II Market streets
DID you see the win6ow at CIT Mar
ket street. the har dBonest in town.
For dry 1oodS-Dr1anr & do,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

The steamer Wilmington closed her
season yesterday. The cause OF suB.
pension was the trouble occasioned aud
the time st at iauding places on ao.
count OF the ioe. The Wilmington bo-
gan her season on February 8, 1881, and
has run continuously since. The sea
son lacked but seventeen days of being
q whole year.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
The RebmAn Library neoep,lon

The second annusl reception of the
Rebman Library Association will be
given in Instltu Hall on Friday even
ing, February Sd, and promises to be one
OF the largest given this season. The
committee are leaving nothing undone TO
make the affair enjoyable for those who
attend. Prof, Albert's full orchestra will
furnish the music.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

1t is sAid that great macy Eazlish.
men Rre willing thin country this sea
eon. asked Jinks what they came
for. He said he supposed TO marry
Eoft-pated, millionaire women, TO talk
the fellows out OF their money who
want TO be fooled, ard to lay In . supply
OF DR.. Bull's Cough Syrup"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES.
WITHOUT REGARD TO COST,

Which will make serious loss to us In money but we
must have the room and the goods must be sold right
away therefore in order to close the entire stock pre-
vous to February we have cut the prices away down,
as you will see from the following quotations. which are
in stri 1t accordance with the facts Of the case:
Seal Cloth Wraps each 81 &c. 38, from SIC so to $75
Seal Cloth Wraps, 1, size 3S ip from 18 90 to IL 90
Seal Cloth Wraps, l. size "a in. from ass to IS 90
Seal Cloth Wraps sze 36,2 size 3S from 5000 to 1000
Seal Cloth Wraps I, size "a in. from $500 to 22oo
Mohair Plush SacIue l. size "a in from I6 so to 1880
Seal Cloth Sacques, q size SO in. from 1000 to 1850
Seal Cloth SacquesI size 34,2 size from $500 1900
Seal Cloth Sacques each a. 363S from 275o to 1850
Seal Cloth Sacques each "a SO from 5000 to 24so
Seal Cloth Sacque, size "a from 42.co to 3Ioo
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

At an early hour this morning w. U.
Mtsaick, an employs At the West
Yard, had his left foot badly mashed
by being caught between . car and q
piece OF Iron. The wound was dressed
by DR.. Draper, after which he was re.
moved to his home, No. 90S Spruce
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

The work OF tearing down the old
bridge mill 10 progressing rapidly. aud
In week the building will have disap.
peared.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

The Irritation which induces cough.
ing Immediately relieved by use OF
Browns Bronchial TfocheB." Sold
only in boxes.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Why, the celebrated 8 B. d. b. cigar,
man nuisolured by IL. II. Bourbon &
Bro, N. W. cor. Second and Orange
strestB. Cigars By the box a specially =.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Selling out below cost blank books
stationery, fancy goods, ink, slst S, draw,
ihg boolIs, and drawing paper at s2l Mar
ket street. Now Is your chance,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

high, Ans view, dry cellarp, moderate
In cost, rold ON ingfallments, IS per
month. Call on +. TATNALL,
7i2 Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

for lunch this evening at the Justlsor
Ruuse, No. % Justlson street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
ASTRACHAN JACKETS

eaen sizes 81, 54 50, SATIN ned,trom $3.50 20 $3.50
each, sizes 80 and "a, each sc and 38 and 1 szs
40. satin lined ard bound, from SO to So
size SO and size SO. satin lined and bound, from
sII.oo to $S.
10 Diagonal Clcth Jackets braided military collar,
cuffs and pockets; have been selling great bargain at
$3.50 down to S45o sizes are 49, "a, sc, each 3S
and 40
Richly Embroidered Plain Beaver jackets, sizes
ca h 81 and 36. size SO, from $40 to So
Kersey Embroidered Jackets sizes 1 each 32 81
and 36, from $40 so to $3.50
Kersey Embroidered Jackets, sizes l each 90, "a
and 36, from $II. so to So
Elegantly Embroidered Jackets 1 each, size 80
and "a, from SIS to $40.
Black all-woo Cheviot Newmarkets, sizes go, $
"a and So from $40 to So IS. These goods tailor
made and bound with braid.
So IS. ~ ~ '~' '' '''-4 ''O -
Black and White Stripe Newmar1ets, each "a and &c.
from SII to So so.
Brown Stripe Newmarket size 80, from SII to So so.
Q Brown Plaid Newmarket each SO and 49, from $11 to
$3.50.
2 Brown Plaid Newmarkets size "a, from 81 to $3.50
6 Fancy Plaid Ragans, sizes 2 34 3 36 and sS from
$40 to SO.
Striped Ragans sizes each 3 a5 AID 49, from srI to
Black Beaver Raglans sizes each "a, 36 and 49, from
We have on hand 2, Misses Newmarkets and y
Chidrens Coats of various Sizes We have made another
reduction In all OF these goods which we think the
average will bring the goods down to just about half of
the original prices This will give mothers of small means
an opportunity to provide their children with good gar
mens very moderate prices To ladies Of large means
who charitably disposed this sale will give oppor
tuniy cothe the needy and destitute at about fifty cents
on the dollar.
First class bargains in Table Linens, Towels, ,Musins,
and all kinds OF housekeeping goods Please examine our
stock before purchasing and goods prices
with anything offered in this or any other city.
Ladies' Babriggan Hose, regular made foot
French toe, sizes s. 9, 81 and TO- at IS cents pair
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
Fresh Fiah.

Powell in the Washington Street
Market has flne supply of fresh hsh
on his s.alls. His oyaters are the best
in che market. Give him q call.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Ers. Haines WIS buried at RiyeryIew
Cemetery On Thursday morning.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

The greatest cure on earth for pain,
Salvation OIL; take up the strain
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

On Thursday evening Green Hill was
the eoene OF merry party wedding its
way 10 tho Prcsby gersAa manse. bear
log heavy burdAns of mary coed thlnPs
for tho temporal need OF the pastor an 4
his family. In a ieR moInents tie
house was filled with Rutats above and
bslOW. After the pastor had recovered
bis equilibrium from the first rush oi
the Invaders he was standing In the
hall, trying 10 tRhe iu tho situation
more oonposedly, when Elder John
Stirling approached and addressed him
At the tame time, ss II by muluAl
agreement. the side doors, staivIway and
hall presented q crowd OF ezpec.ani
faoes.
Mr.. 8. then In n fcw pertinent re-
marks presented the PASTOR with y well
allied bag OF cash. Mr.. LenhArs at.
tstnp,ed To express his srat,tuds for The
acceptable eff, and slso took the occa.
sion TO speak OF the many tokens OF
kindness bestowed upon him and his
by tho people during his pasiorats here,
the friendly relations that exis. between
them, and especially to thApk them for
the many expressions cfsf1sot.ol which
had been gh0wn him daring ths past
few months and holiday season. He
wished 80 express hia eratitui9 to his
friends for tbe driving loves and over.
coat which were press. ed hlm n few
days since. 1t1 Lsuhl1s WAS then
presented by Mr.. q n S.irli1g In be
half OF the ladies with hsndsoms
dfess pattern, which sas worry much ST.
preciated by hsr.
Refreshments were served by the
lEdiss, for which they deserve special
comm endation, tlnoo they have ,efi for
the pastors family o wsil-filied laiGer
Of Rrooeries, etc. All soemei to enter
into the spiiis Cf tbe occasion with free.
dom ard real. The various games par
uolpatod In by the young psopls afforded
mach innocent pleasure, among which
toe donkey party" created conliiera
bic amusement. The o,oaslon OF this
annual visit IS one t.at will long ba re-
membsred by all. Il Ia Indicative of
the harmonious ana fra.erDal feelings
existing In tho church. and the bond Of
love thst uEi!es pastor aud psop.e.
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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
COKE FOR FAMILY Use.

READING. Pa, Jan. 2O.-aeorse W.
Boyer a. Co, me:chRnis, OF this city,
have decided TO inlroduoe coke In Read :
ipg fer domestic purposes. They say
thoy can deliver hne quality of coke
3, " 80 per car load, Which is nearly
equivalent to ton OF anthracite. This
Is an experiment, and may lead to lhe
building mp OF q large traffic.
There arc over 80 cars OF coke lying
on the Reading tracks here 90 day, CON :.
signed TO the furnaces in this city and
Pottstowp. The Residing Company has
changed the fire-boxes OF many Of It's
locomotives, which are nov burning
bitum,nous GOAL, there being nothing Z
else here.
The passenger engines on the main
line which ruu the through express
trains are using large stove. bat rs
soon as the present limited supply ruus
out they will also use soft coal. The
company is shipping about as car
,oAds OF pea and buckwhtat coal to
Philadelphia daily, from their chutes
in this city. This coal 10 being used In
supplying some OF the mills at that
point. Not more than 2. 500 tons Of an
thracito has passed through R!a1iug In
the past six days.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21
& HILL.

Our annual inventory of stock will take place In
few days In order close the balance of stock
of Ladies', Misses and Chldren's Cats have made
another
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Cough oSnly al Eerxusou's, II H. "a
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Telephone Call, 456.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

Speakers, singers ana actors use Ayers
Chsrr! Pectorai; also, Ayers Almanac.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

A person citen bsars tho charge OF
lszlness when 1t Is orig poorly acting
liver Or weaTled stoulac which Is the
cause OF his siuagiahness. Ole thus
eut srins should use lisa ador and bs re-
lteved. Price only IS cents d packaIe
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

SHENANDOAH, Pa Jan 20 "A large
number OF coal and iron policemen are
being sworn In here, and it is regarded
as an Indication that the company 10
going TO force the working OF some of its
oolliories BY mAssing protection for the
man.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

No Apparent Ohspgs IN the Situation
--Bitnminous Ooai and Uoks re-
coivsd Frsm the Wsstsrn Part of
the state.
BEADrNa,' Pa, Jan. 20.-It Ia now
nearly . week sikce ell the Reading
Company and individual ooileries
pfsotioAlly closed down, and o careful
estimate places the mum Der Of loaded
GOAL oars which have left the schuy kill
res ons during this time at $50, with no
prospeos Of future shipments until some
of the MINIS resume. IL IL admitted
that the shipment Of bituminous cosl
and coke from the western section OF the
State into the Sohuiy kin Valley seri
ously intsrferes with the plans Of the
strikers.
Before National Master workmA an
Lewis left Reading for the Oon nellsvils
region he remarked that no q Jrt would
be made TO persuade the men there 10
strike until every other means had
failed. 1t is now believed that before
hs returns the Oonneilsvllle miners
will DO aefed 10 60 out II the operators
there persist in shipping bitumiaops
coal and coke here.
When the miners troubles com
meuced the Reading Company had
stored In its shutes In this city 45 600
tons OF "buckWbeas coal, the smallest
sise anthracite. twenty thousand tons
OF THIS nave already bctn shipped away
to manufactures who A,e In most
urgent need OF II. Some families 10
thls city are nov burning coke instead
Of nntbIacite, bsoAuse they are unable
70 pay the hign price asked for tie lat
ter. Inc h,hdihg iton works, which
were 10 danger OF thutiiug down, have
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-01-21

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The Springdale news., 1888-10-26

never como near me again if you value your life"
 "Wil you go with me to the sate" he asked
 "Will you leave them"
 II give you my sacred promise that will said Allen, earnestly.
 He took the arm of the trembling girl within his own, and in silence they walked to the gate. Here they halted, both casting anxious glanccs at the great old house which rose up So gloomily before them. To the relief of both all was quiet, and there was no one in the yard.
 '.Go, ga, said Bertha, eagerly Though speaking in whisper, her voice trembied with passion and fear Tt would be fatal for you to be discovered here; it would be your ruin-dcath-" She became cholied with sobs. and for q moment was silent
 Bertha, " said Allen, his voice strangely calm, you are in great dlStress-What Is 1t -
 "Oh, do not ask. . she answered, coutinu- ing to sob. ,'Leave me to my misery and eternal doom. I am the most wrctched of humans my fate Is sealed. and it is useless for others to attempt to aid me. Go away go away"
 But l will not leave you alone in this distress What is 1t. Tell mo that 1 may help you.n
 Il can not, dare not tcll.n
 "Bertha, you are miserable herc9"
 4 sob was the only answer.
 Let me take you away from this terrible place.
 No, no, no; not fer the world. Do not think of that. l can not lcave-I am held here by bands stronger than iron"
 " How long have you lived here -
 't Not more than eight months-though it seems so many ages.
 Another moments awful silence followed, and then Allen, becoming desperate, said:
 " Bertha, I would aid you fl 1 coald-I-I would give my life if neeessary-'
 Hash-hush-'' she quickly Interrupted, seizng his arm. :" You know not what you say. Oh, why don't you go: Go, in Hcay- en.s name. and lot us torget that we exer
The Springdale news., 1888-10-26
"YEK THE EDITOR, ANT YE.:'

met. LII am doomed, and why should you wish to drag both yourself and myself down to ruin.a and, completely overcome, she buried h2r beautiful face in her hands
 Daaed, bewildered and confused, Allen Gray staggered and caught at the wall for support. What was he to do, how could be remove the burden from this ociect of his affections: He seemed to realize that she was lost, lost to him forever.
 \ voice at this moment ill the direction of the great old house caused both to start, and the beautiful girl again seizing his arm in q grasp that trembed, i'll terrified whis per said:
 Go, go at once. before it is too late Go, go, or We will both be undone."
 Nimbly as an acrobat, Allen leaped the wall, and with his brain i'll q Whirl, and a thousand conflicting thoughts swaying his heart, returned to the village.
 The mystery surrounding the old stone house and it's inmates seemed every mo- meut growing more complicated. Allen Gray had always pridcd himself on having a great deai of insight into human eharac- ter, and faneied that he could read people as open pages, and here was one who bafiled all his skill Who was this Bertha. Her face and her name were Anglo Saxon, but her education and man ner5 French. Thatshe spoke the language f1uently. and might be mistaken for q natiyo Frenehwoman he did not doubt, yet when conversing i'll English there was not even the slightest foreign accent on her tongue She was an enigma, and the moro he stroVe to solve the problem, the more difficult 1t be. came of solution.
 Another sleepless night, another lght. breakfast, and again at hls office with heavy heart and aching head. He Wa: struggling manfully to fix his mind upot the business before him, when the door soft ly opened and farmer entered
 :" Yer the editor, ain't ye!a he asked.
 " Yes, sir
 "Well, fetched ye a little piece about our neighborhood fur ye to prnt in your paper. Eff yc use it l think l kin git ye some signers out our way.o
 Where do yon livc:'t
 :. Down on Blllys Crick," answered the farmer
 He was an unprctentious author, wearing his pants in his thick cowhide boots, was in his shirt sleeves, and wore a soft broad brlmmed hat on his head His galuses !" were home made, and he had all the peculiar characteristics of donizen of Billy's Creek
 TO BE CONTINUED.