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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
A DETERMINED WOMAN,
BY MAURICE sLINasBy.

In one of the back settlements of
South Caroliua, in the days which rem
dered the name of Marion, and other he
roes, forever glorious in the annals of
their country, dwelt brave and devoted
family of patriots, named Hart.
Abijah and Abigail Hart were scarcely
past the prime of life, although they had
been blessed with large family of chill
dren, only three of whom, however-two
boys and girl-had survived the com
mon ills incidental to childhood.
The elder son would have been two
and twenty had his life been spared !;
but eight months before he had fallen
an innocent victim to the rage and NAL
ice OF the Tories, who swarmed in pred
atory bands throughout this section.
Upon these numbering wretches, who
had thus wantonly deprived them of
their eldest born, at q time when he
might have been of inestimable service
to them, the father and mother,
and only remaining SOD, Silas, now in
his nineteenth year-afterward the Gel
ebrated Indian fighter of Hardin County,
Kentucky-swore to be revenged, when
ever and wherever an opportunity should
offer to wreak their vengeance.
Leah, their second remaining Off
spring, was beautiful and warm hearted
maiden of seventeen, and the affianced
BRIDE of Randolph Darrell, brave young
officer, at one time upon the staff OF
General Marion.
Young Darrell was in the habit now
and then, whenever he could make an
excuse to obtain fuIlough, of paying
flying visit to Gum-Tree Farm, the
humble, though comfortable, home OF
the Harris.
On one of these occasions a party oi
seven mounted Tories pursued him near.
ly the the entire distance from the Amcri.
can camp to the residence of the Harts,
he, however, contriving to elude them in
piece of woods just before reaching the
farm.
An abrupt bend in the road had fav.
ored him, and the Tory rangers, not
dreaming of this adroit move on the part
of the flying fugitive, dashed furiousiy
on till they came to the farmhouse,
where they tumultuously demanded oi
Mrs. Hart, who was standing in the
doorway, if she had seen horseman
pass by who wore the uniform of an
American officer.
The woman shrewdly surmised who
the officer might be who would be com.
ing alone in that direction, and promptly
inquired if the horse he rode was sor-
rel one. To her seemingly careless ques.
ton the Tories promptly gave an affir-
native reply.
'Then he has rid into the swamp yon
der, by cartpath that leads on to tn,
Beechknoil road," answered the quick
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

The fact that the French coonists in
Algiers show increasing fecundity, while
the French in France are steadily falling
off in that respect, suggests that the
mother country is overcrowded and the
social system unfavorable to marriage.
The cry is again raised that the Latin
race is dying out, which, asserts the
Washington Star, the fact recorded in
Algicps and Latin America do not bear
out. Another reason for decadence in
population is the early army age and
long military service exacted, which,
with other causes, prevent the multiplica-
tion of the population.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
LEAVES.

The leaves, so brilliant before they were
shed,
How changed they seem when they cover our
dead!
Silently fallen with pathos OF tears,
How like they are to the vanishing years!
What precious, consoling thoughts they in
spire,
In hearts now as still as broken lyrel
Under the leaves and, though sadly laid
there,
With q trust as sweet as an infants prayer.
Under the leaves and the shadowing trees
Their requiem sung by the moaning breeze,
Under the leaves and the moons tender
light,
Under the stars of the soft. jeweled night.
Under the leaves and the suns splendid ray.
Prophetic sign of eternal day,
Under the leaves and the dear summer How
erS,
Fragrant with memory of happy hours
Beneath the autunInal and storm-swept sky,
Yet peacefully resting where pansies lie,
Under the leaves and the white, vestal snow,
Emblems Of pureness the angels know.
Under the leaves and the blossoms of spring,
There awaiting our risen King,
Under the leaves and the sweet song OF birds,
Can love be lost that was deeper than wordsy
Der the sad, dead leaves, oh, do not grieve
long,
But breathe a prayer that shall blend into
song;
For under the leaves, though the mortal lie,
How grand is the soul on high!
There, through eternity's cycles untold,
The love that was true shall never grow
cold,
And there, at last, by the beautiful stream,
May our love and life be like a sweet dream.
The Interior.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

The indianapolis Qnd.) RAMS Horn
says: s'An erratic old gentleman in
New York recently went hence and left
large fortune to be expended in teach
ing people to eat with their forks. Had
he left one-half of the sum to provide
something for them to practice on, his
memory as a benefactor would have
lasted longer
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

Great preparations are being made in
Australia for the forthcoming Austria
lasian Federation Convention, in which
all the Australian colonies of Great Brit
ain will be represented, and the meeting
of which will be the first step toward a
national organization that is intended to
include all those colonies in one power
full union represented in federal par
lament
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

Lawyer Simon Stevens says that when
he sold the Mariposa grant for General
Fremont the latter realized 81, ,237 500.
He urged the General to put 5000, 600
into trust fund. "He was at first in.
clined to listen to me, but Mrs. Fremont
was full of ideas that il could be invested
by him in speculation, where it would
yield him untold millions, and she car
ried the day."
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

The Manufacturers Record claims that
"the agricultural possibilities of the
South are greater than those of the bal
snce of the country all combined, based
on the aggregate values and on actual
profits to producers"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Noah's arc-The rainbow.
Each addition to ones kindred is q
relative gain.
A fiery temper gives adverse criticism
a warm reception.
The cat has nine lives, and spends
them all in vocal culture.
There WASH t enough of the Swiss revo-S
luton to go round. .--Pittsbu'y Chronicle
Telegraph.
"Well," said the baseball captain,
"our cake is all doush2'' ''How do you
account for it?" .sWse haven't good
batter Munssys Weekly.
Fred-ssWhat Is the matter9 You look
positively ILL.," Tom,-'tNegatively ill,
YOU mean, isn't it9 My best girl has
said no to me. ."-Munsey's Weekly.
The oldest inhabitant is an interesting
parsonage; but he doesn't make half as
much noise in his immediate locality as
the youngest inhabitant does.-Puc6.
The man who thinks he knows it oil
Upon his nose may take fall;
But he who sometimes is in doubt,
May find that weakness helps him out.
Puck.
Politeness generally pays. A gentle
man who gave up his seat to lady on
an elevated train, afterward found out
that she had been robbed while occupy
ing it.-Puck.
We are rather at loss to know why
sunlight is so often described as "gold-
en-" The 'silver" moon is accounted
for by coming in quarters and halves
Berkshire Neus.
"How long has your daughter been
practicing on the piano?" ''To be exact
she began one month before our neigh
Dor went crazy, aud he's been in the
asylum year. ."-FVqaro.
The Obliging Peddler-''Ifyou don't
stop talking to me about your wares I
will whistle for my dog" 81 have some
most excellent whistles, sir; just try one
or these. ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Landlady-"Mr. McGinnis, may l ask
what you are trying to find in that cream
pitcher2" Boarder-'1 am trying, Mrs.
Irons, to rescue an unfortunate fly from
watery grave. - Chicago Tribune.
Willie took his fathers razor and his shaving
To shave himself last week;
The doctor charged FLYER when he sewed the
In little Willie's cheek.
"Humph," remarked young man,
'smy cigar has gone out" "Well, that
settles it, replied his room mate. 81
was wondering which of us it be,
myself or the cigar. y Washington
Post.
Grocer-sWhat's that about the dozen
eggs you bought this mornings" Brown
-"They were all bad except one, and
I've called to see how much extra l owe
you for the good one. Mem Yor6
San.
''This bcll," said we'll meaning sex
ton, when showing the belfry of an in
teresting village church to party of
visitors, sis only rung in case of visit
from the lord bishop of the diocese,
fire, a flood, or any other such calar''
ties. London Figaro.
Travers-"How much are tnese
trousers!' Talor-"Twenty dollars,
sir" Travers-"And you say you re-
quire deposit from strangers" Tailor
Eyes, sir" Travers (warmly)-"Al-
ready l feel myself growing intimate
with YOU. n-Ne,o York Sun.
Briggs-''I want to get some soiled
neckties." Astonished Clerk Soiled
neckties, sir? Soiled, did you sayf
Briggs-That's what. When you call
upon girl four times week and she's
making crazy quilt, you Will under
stand that man has got to buy neckties
at job-lot prices or suspend payment" W
Clothier and Faraisher.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
REVELATION.

Brain-weary, heart-weary, soul-weary,
sit me down tonight;
And sadness deep enfolds me
As the dark engulfs the light.
This daily toll and struggle
Does It not far outweigh
The little grains OF gladness
We pick up, day by dayf
Not for myself I sorrow,
My DOT is heavenly bright
In contrast to the many
That throng my thoughts tonight.
So much of toll and troubled
So much of needless pain!
So much of wasted riches
OF hand and heart and braini
strive to put it from me,
This puzzle old as Time
OF unrewarded virtue,
OF thriving, happy crime.
glance about for something
To turn my thoughts sad strain;
Ny eye falls on the Cereus
That wreathes my window pane.
So gaunt and grim and ugly
In its torturous twistings there;
So full of thorns, so gracelesS
Devoid OF all that's fairi
"Fit symbol, muse l, sadly,
''Of our twisted, thorn-strewn lives;
All barren, bent and wasted,
Where hope alone survivesp
But even as whisper
These words of rebel gloom,
A strange, delicious fragrance
rervades my lonely room;
And starting up in wonder,
trace the perfumes source
To bud upon the branches
had scorned as mean and coarsel
/ watch it, wonder-stricken,
The clasping leaves unfold,
And reveal its matchless beauty,
So pure, with heart of goldl
feel its mystic message
To my very beings core
And the burden that oppressed me
Is gone to come no more!
Could ever sweeter token
Or surer answer come,
Than this perfect stainless blossom
From its strange, unsightly homer
A fash of revelation
Enlightens all my soul;
The clouds of doubt and darkness
Forever from me roll!
My heart swells up In gladness,
In gratitude and love,
In faith and trust, implicit,
To the Father-heart abovel
know, past oil distrusting,
That from our pain and strife,
Will bloom in perfect beauty
A glorious after-lifel
-Beulah r. Sterens, in the House,oife
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

A Chicago inventor claims to have pro-
duced machine for picking cotton that
will do the work in the Southern fields
for one-tenth the present cost. The pres
ent cost is estimated at nearly 500, 600,
900 year. 1t follows that if this ma
chine will do all that is claimed for it,,
the saving effected will be not much less
than $40, 900, 900 year.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

Five years ago those who enjoyed
bowling on "ten pins" in and about New
York city certainly did not number more
than 5000, says the New York Tunes.
To-day, if a census would be taken it is
doubtful if less than 20, 900 patrons of
the alley would be counted.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
A New Puzzle.

A new puzzle has been sprung upon
the inoffensive people of this weary
world. 1t is an Innocent looking affair,
and an inexpensive one withal, but more
deadly than "pigs in the pen." This
latest brain -ralSing device consists simply
of three columns of figures, arranged thus: /:
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

Nov, the point is to add together any
six of the above figures and make the
total 21.--Philadeiphia Record.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28

One way of getting along in this world
Is to walk. Detroit Free Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-11-28
VOL. TX.
| Italy, it is announced, is strongly op-
posing emigration.

The President of the Mormon Church
himself admits that the days of polygamy
are numbered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

cessary by the Fair, will, in Presi-
DENTAL year. Aavo a very serious ef-
feet upon the prospects Of tho kepup-
licsn national candidate in New YORK
State. These politicians are, therefore,
prepared to sacrifice the pecunisry IN
tcrests as well ss the natural pride OF
New York city to what they consider
to be the political requirements Of their
party organization.
The position which they have taken,
which 10 almost certain TO defeat the
whole project 40 far az New York ID
concerned, is regarded with indiifer-
sncs by the people Of the South, who
are disposed to prefer Washington
&c the site Of the fair. Tho Western
cities, on tho other hand, watch the
contest now going on in the New York
Legislature, with great satisfaction, az II
improves the chances Of the Fair being
held at Chicago OF 81. Louis. The point,
however, which this contest really IA
vors is Washington. which will very
probably be chosen as the site Of the
fair in case the final action Of the Re
publican politicians Of New York state
excludes their capital city from all
prospect OK being selected as such site.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

Senator Heaton made very true re-
mark a few days ago in the Senate
Chamber when he said that the only
reputation thepressnt Legislature could
hope to make would be in the direction
Of economy. Nothing elsa il left it.
The debt, that Usually fruitful source
Of legislation, discussion and elosuence,
has been so far entirely eliminated from
this session.
The Supreme Court having adjourned
until March Sd, their decision in the
coupon cases will be delivered after the
Legislature adiourns. If this decision
is unfavor4ble TO the State. an extra
session will be rendered necessary ~ .
matter OF course. IN tho mean time,
cutting down expenses must be relied
on for making the present Legislature
at all memorable in the annals Of Vir-
rinis, and economy must be the watch
word.
This fact seems to- be fully appreci-
ated by the members. In both Senate
aud House a mum Der Of measures look
to careful saving Of public funds have
been introduced. The Senate commit
tee on general laws have, for some time
past. had the subject under very care
ful consideration, and their proposition
is to lessen the cost Of litigation by
reducing grand juries from twenty
four to twelve in number, increasing
the jurisdiction Of Justices, aud in vsri-
GUS other ways seeking to accomplish
the purpose, while the House has also
been busily engaged in endeavoring to
formulate similar legislation.
All this is very desirable, but Of all
the steps that have been taken to bring
about the wished for reform, are the
resolutions to require . statement Of
expenditures Of tho various public insti-
tutions, and the bill to reduce criminal
expenses. These two measures should
be pressed to the fullest extent, and by
so doing the Legislature will not only
make reputation, despite the obstacles
with which they have to contend in
that direction. but will gain from the
psopls-their constituents-th highest
commentator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

The terrible wounds left by the war
seem. for the time bsing, to be closed as
we either listen to or read such eloquent
remarks as those which were delivered
on Thursday. in the House Of Delegates,
by Mr.. Chambers, on the act introduced
by Mr.. Bolsn to give pecunisry aid to
the soldiers and sailors Of this Stats
who we're manned or disabled in the
late civil strife, or to their widows.
The chief significance Of Mr.. Cham
bers speech lay in the fact that he Was
gallant federal soldier and is now
drawing a pension from the United
States government for lservices per
formed on the side of the National
cause. i is from men like Mr.. Cham
bers. however. that such nobility OF
sentiment and manliness Of conduct are
to be expected, men who not only
fought brsvsly against the South in the
lats war. and regarded it when van
pushed with the generous spirit, which
is distinctive Of honorable natures, but
who also removed to our section, and by
actual contact with Southerners, learned
to look with contempt upon the par
tizan attacks. which have been made
upon the Southern people from year to
wear, and decade TO decade, with as
much bitterness as il the war had not
yet ended.
Fortunately, nsny such high-minded
Federal soldiers have come, in recsnt
years, to reside in the South, and with
very few exceptions they have warm
ly identified themselves with .he inter
ests of it, people There have been sew
sral notable occasions on which they
have come prominently forward and OK
pressed themselves with the generous
warmth which marked Mr.. Chambers
speech IN the House. Such conduct has
been very fruitful Of kinder feeling
on the part Of the South towards the
North, and has done much to obiterate
such traces Of sectional antipathy as
may have fingered in the breasts of
some Of the Southern people.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

AS noticed in THE TIMES exclusively
on Thursday, the difficulties between
the Electric Car Company and employees
were satisfactorily settled. THE TIMES
gave full reports of the friendly con-
ferences Of the representatives Of the
two parties interested, and congratu-
lates all that an amicable agreement
has been reached. The recognition OF
THE TINES efforts to give the news
about the conferences Is published in
another column, and it ia only neces-
sary to add that THE TINES may al
ways be depended upon to present IN
true light all news affecting anybody
in any condition of life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

By virtue Of deed Of trust from Alexys
X. NestOfOwitsch, dated March 9th, lSoS,
and recorded in The clerks Office OF Gooch-
land County Court, In ID. d. 40. page o26,
and at the request Of Tho beneficiary ---,
default having been made I'm the payment Of
certain notes. therein secured. / viii sell by
public auction. on the premises,
on TIE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1890,
AT - ~.
the valuable tract OF land described i'm said
deed as being the same land conveyed 10 the
said AlcXys 4. NcsforOwltsch by deed OF
even date with above trust deed from A. NJ.
Seldom.
The dwelling is a large double brick one,
with about twenty rooms, occupying CONF
manding site ON beautiful hill, overlooking
the valley of the James river. and Is sur
rounded DN very handsome shade. Inls
dwelling was built a. a cost of $4,000. and
5000 has recently been spent I'm painting,
frcscOing, and otherwise beautifying 10. maxi
ing 10 very handsome. There ls one OF the
handscmcst ornamental gardens in the state
adjoining the yard. lnefc are also ample
servants houses and farm buildings, thus
making this one Of the handsOmcst and most
desirable country seats in the State OF Viz
GINA. the farm being highly improved, well
fenced and Watered. with many acres of rich
ailuyial James river lOW-grOunds It's near
ness 10 railroad enables owner 10 live on 10
and do business in the city of Richmond.
gEHNs: Cash enough To pay all expenses OF
sale and Oftlis trust. and 20 pay OF and dis
charge two notes now past due one for 50 .669-
-. with interest from December 3lst, 1855,
ana the other for s3215.13. with interest from
December 3lst. 1859. can paid, and Of the resi-
cue, $3.50. l3. % DO paid on the 3lst Of Dccem-
Der. 1890 S3. j63. 10 on 3ist December, 1891
s3.737.13 on the 31st december, 1892 and
e3gll.l3 10 be paid ON the 3lst December,
1893. aud the residue upon such terms as
shall be announced at sale. The purchaser
90 receive "a deed and 10 give n deed OF trust
t0 secure the unpaid uurchase-mOney. the
costs of preparing the trust deed 10 be paid
bv the purchaser. Parties may leave Rich
mOnd for the sale and return same day.
JOHN RUTHERFORD,
Ia12-td Trustees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

beginning promptly 40 - o'clock ~. tho fol-
/ lowing LOIS lu the order named:
LIST. THIRTEEN HUNDRED AND El6H-
ITT-FOJh FEEr Oh The NORTH SIDE or
bnOAD STREET beginning at the eastern
end OF the Fair Grounds, and selling west
ward until the entire front is disposed of
Those lots are 100 feet deep tO an alley ~
feet Wlds
2d. FIFTEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY.
EIGHT FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
MAhSlIAL. STREET beginning al the east
END and going Wcstwardly. These lots are
100 feet 90 the aforementioned alley.
30. SIXTEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY
FOUR FEET on THE NORTH SIDE or
feet 20 an alley 20 feet wide
Alb. EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND EVEN
Il-flNE FEET Oh THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CLAY STREET. with a depth Of l55 feet 90
the aforementioned alley
9th. NINETEEN HUNDRED AND IWEN-
ny FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CLAY
STREET. by = depth OF 100 feet 10 an alley
Gin. A LARGE AREA LYING BETWEtN
THE LAST-MENIIONhD ALLEY AND THE
RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND PO-
IOMAC RAILROAD. and which Oy reason Of
its railroad facilities has great value for man
ulactufing purposes.
n should bee remembered that these mcili-
ties will be incidentally augmented by the
proposed Belt Line connecting the Richmond
nnd Alleghany Railroad with the tnesap axe
and ohio hallway, as this Belt Line Ia cross
ing, as no must, the Richmond, ffedcrlcks-
burg and Potomac Railroad VIII pct the lat
ter ln easy communication with the sources
of iron and coke supplies.
Tie lots hereby offered are level; arc in
that line of The clty's growth which has
shown the greatest increase in price. and be-
ing so close 20 the city are sure % return Co
investors large profits Ina short period Of
time
Every lot offered will be sold, and as we
oxrecf 10 sell one LOT with the privilege of
ten, ala. the man Of a few hundred and the
owner of tens of thousands. viii have al
equal show.
Maps Will be ready boo a few days.
TERMS: One-third cash: balance 81 six and
twelve months. for notes with interest add
cd. ana secured by trust deed. or an cash at
option Of purchaser. y. ". BOWIE,
fe6-cOd AuctiOncer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15

SO far ss can be forsseen, there 10 no
issue that is likely TO precipitatc war
in the United States in thee OF the
next hundred years, and the further We
drift away in time from the great con-
test that closed quarter Of a century
ago, the rswer become the antagonisms
which have divided the different sos
tions. There is no reason now for an
ticipsting that this country will become
involved in a quarrel with q foreign
power, although, Of course, this is at 30
time imprObsble.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-15
Anxice 90 mntner..

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u produces natural. quiet sleep by relieving
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pleasant To taste. IL soothcs the child soft
ems Tho gums. aliays all pain, relieves wind
regulates the bowels. aud is the best known
remedy for diarrnea, whether arising from
teethlug or other causes. Twenty-Five cor's
a bottle. Tu a.. Sa1