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Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
DUBLIC SALE.

Having purchased the entire stock of
J. f. White h Bro l will offer for sale,
and positively will be sold. the following
goods,
SATURDAY, MARCH o.. 1890
at 10 o'clock a. m. at the N. Y. corner of
Front and Orange streets, Wilmington, |
Delaware.
Is Wizard plows, horse: No. l3F |
piows. horse; Nj Nj 10 piow III, horse;
/ versible pillow, Farmers Friend, plain, |
corn planter;l Farmers Friend, combin- |
ed, corn planters; Farmers Friend corn
| d. ills; | Farmers Friend, combined corn
| drills Deering binders and mowers; 8
Acme harlows, different sizes. Acme
harrow, with wheels; sets of triple har-
rows, 8 sets of spring-tooth harrows. .
sets of double hsrrows, l Bookwalter
horse rake, self dump; 10 self and hand
dump Thomas rakes. 10 self and hand
duIlp Warriors rukes; two-row corn
MARKERS, Nauwickle grain fan; Mon
arch grain fan, oil cans, with pumps,
hold fifty gallons; bay carriers and sseel
tracks for same, q double harpoon hay
forks, 3 single harpoon hay forks. 2
grapple Myers =hay forks, No. Reid
creamery, l NO. Reid creamery, but
ter worker, butter boxes and tubs, 2
prints,l lot of grass seed sewers, straw
= bridge phosphate Hower, 3 Missouri grain
4 drills, different sizes; Ross \ Dick hay
! cutters, different sizes; corn shelters
) dozen baX holders Adams barn Hoor
1 horse power, either for one or four
1 horses: lot of phosphate and bone meal,
1 set uf bob runners,2 sets OF heaNy wagon
shafts, cases OF axle grease, lot OF
\ pitcher pumps, 10 thce-way force and
lift pumps, either for hand or wind mlll
IL ~ cucumber wood pumps, different size,
iron hand pumps, / siphon pump,
| horsr truuglls: 10 reserve DIR tanks, differ.
ent sizes: house tanks. l lot of l.
and Lureka wind mills, complete; y peel
and y bu-hcl measures, lot OF wheel
barrows: lot OF rakes, shovels, spades
forks picks, grubbing noes, scythes
sneaths. etc; road carts, lot OF differ
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

finds me not only we'll prepared for pres
cut business, but with AIN plest provision
fer those persons wi O are going to move
on the 25th OF March and want to get
their houses In order In the smallest
space OF time after moving. have the
largest and best selected stock OF wall
paper in the city, which am selling al
low as the lowest. / also have q large
force of practical paper hangers. All
work done under my own supervision
Harry d. Holt, No. 2l3 West Second
street. Promptnsss = special feature with
me,
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

INoR SALE-TWO HANDSOME BED
~ room suits and several nice car.
pets. Mast be sold by Monday. Ad-
dress S. this Office. 3ls-Stt
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Our increased trade shows that the
public appreciate 2240 lbs. Of good clean
coal for a ton, and that 10 what We pro-
pose to give for the year Of 1890. Our
coal Is under cover ard screened, under
oar own supervision. Kindlinx wood in
large ioads. Western oats speciality.
baled hay and straw by the ton. Yard,
log Maryland avenue. Telephone, 5i5.
Central Office, 9TH and King streets.
Telephone 5S7. Open in the evening.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

To oroeor' and ' ~ "
Come for fresh css'
King street
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
Good morning, Mr.. Hamburger.


Good morning, sir.
Please let me see the ''Slater Black
Cheviot" you are advertising for SIS. to
order.
Certainly, sir. Here It Is, and TN
make you An elegant suit You zee we
are making these ''slater Black Cheyiot"
Suits to order fer el5, more for an adver-
tisement than anything else. Our Gus
tom Department has not been doing 81
well by US AZ we'd like, aud we are going
to give 1t boom.
Ia this Slater Chevlot all wool?
Yes, air.
Every inch OF II pure wool and fas
color. We will guarantee It, In 60 fal
that II II fades we will make you another
suit free OF any charge Whatever.
Well, that seems fair. You can TAX,
my measure. When can you have
| done?
| Well have It finished by Saturday
and give you tho biggest SIS worth yol
ever bought.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

About 10 O'Clock last Saturday night
there was a slight fro at the Delaware
Iron Works. caused by some hot Goals
which had been taken out OF the gas
department coming In contact with q
wooden closet. The flames blazsd high,
and as 1t was feared that q serious con-
migration would result, the alarm whistle
was sounded, and the Lenapc Fire Com
pany responded. Their services were
, not needed, as tho fire was got under
control by the Are brigade before their
arrival. Fortunately the damage was
| but slight.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

L. w. stidham & Son, auctioneers,
sold for VIM. Mckay, Ogden station,
Delaware County. Pa, on Monday,
horses, 5000. 5000. Sl75, $3.50; cows, from
$50 TO $50; corn, "a c.nis per busbel; hay,
sl0.25 per ton. Other goods At lair
prices.
l., w. stidtam & Son, auctloneers,
sold at public sale for Wrldin " McE!.
wee, Nav Castle Hundred, on Monday
horses, Sl2O, $40; colts, tG6 80, Sos, Ss5
S66; oxen. Sis; COWS, t25 to ST..
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Sewel Hall, whose case was con. uu,d
from yesterday mornings session OF the
City Court, had final hearing last even
ing. He WA suspicioned OF being i'm
plicsted In q larceny case, but 90 there
was nothing TO show that he had any
thing to do with it, further than desire
to SEE that the goods were returned, the
Q % was dismissed.
L. w. Miller and William NJ. Ward,
each charged the other with assault and
battery, so the matter was settled BY DIS
missing both cases,
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Coal and wood, -four and feed. Lehigh
coal, Schuylkill coal, Lee coal. All
grades of spring and winter wheat -four
Minnesota -four, Hungarian flour. LEAFS
Gour, In barrels or halt barrels. All
kinds OF mill feed at mill prices. Oak OF
pine kidding wood In blocks or split.
Careful drivers and 22i0 lbs. to the tor
guaranteed. Office, yard and warehouse,
Sl7 West Front street. Telephone 500.
12-3-tf
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

William johnson, aged about "a year,,
employed by Carter b Co., brass finish
ere. at No. 5i3 East Third street, had his
skull fractured about 10 o'clock this
morning, BY n heavy beam falling upon
him. DR.. 7. A. Brown was called 10 and
dres: ed the wound. after which he wa.
conveyed To his home, No. COG West Sixth
street, in Wilson's ambulance.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

this msrning's session OF the municipal
court with insulting women on the street,
but - City Solicitor Turner said that he
was not ready to proceed the hearing was
continued until Thursday morning. Tho
accused was held In 500 ball until that
tima
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

The missionary anniversary of Asbury
NJ. L. Sunday school will take place
next Thursday evening. An excellent
program has been prepared for the occa-
sion. Miss Mary Thielman aud Miss
ella Howell will sing solos and duets,
and Miss Mamie Wiser will preside at
the piano. Frank Beggs c9rnctist. The
school sings In good style, aud It is y
treat to hear them.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

the auction ssle OF groceries and grocery
store fixtures, and household and ki,chen
at Ninth ami shipley reefs,
on Thursday. March 2.th. at D o'clock.
Every thing will be scld,
MARY WALLER.
w. A. Hukill, Auctioneer.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
- - -
Green Hill Church Notice.

The people OF Green Hill Presby ,e,ian
Church have just completed new plat
form and pulpit and re car reted the
church, much to the credit oil those who
volunteered their services. The ReY. d.
W. Lusk OF Newark, Now Jersey, will
deliver lecture iu the church on Friday
evening, the 18th Inst. Subject: 100
Days Over the Ocean" Proceeds for the
benefit oil the chu -cb. All are invited.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

You will always find us with
bargains. Look at the perma-
nent prices of John Mundell's
children's solar tip shoes, (the
great wear resister). Heel or
spring heel, sizes 4 to IL, regu-
lar price SI.I5, our price ooc.;
sizes 8 to IoH. regular price
sI.25, our price SI.oo; sizes II
to 1917. regular price $3.50, our
price SI.2o
Hamburgers' Shoe House.
200 Market st.
Exceedingly good value in
ladies' shoes. At SI.25 the
choice of a lot of $500 opera
toe shoes. AT SI.5o a lot OF
$500 square toe shoes, choice
$3.50. At s2.25 a lot Of $500
common sense shoes, soft glazed
kid, excellent value.
II urgers' Shoe House,
200 Market st.
Big offerings in children's
shoes. Big offerings in boys
shoes. Big offerings in Misses
shoes. Big offerings in youths
shoes.
Here's the key to the secret
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

The Rev. Father Moran, 8. j.. de-
;ivered An interesting lecture at st. Pat
rick's Church last evening on Some
Thoughts OF the Life OF St Patrick."
There WAS large auiieuoe present, snd
ths lecturer spoke fer over an ho ur.
There were three divislons OF the A. o.
II. present, who occupied seats In the
front OF the church.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

The coroner's jury in the caae OF VIII
Ham Z. Morris, who died last Tuesday
from injuries received on the F., W. b.
Railroad about week previous, held
another session last evening. Additional
testimony was heard, after which y yer.
dict OF accidental death was rendered.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

This morning W. s. McNair, OF the
@. A. K. Committee tor the Department
OF Delaware, received orders ter the ad-
mission to the new Soldiers Home, just
opened at Marion, Indiana, for William
II. Bacon, late OF the Independent Mary
land Cavalry, and Adam Meyer, who
served in Company x. 9th New York
Volunteers.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Mr.. James TibbiLt has had a valuable
no Sc suffering with lockjaw and through
the sklllful treatment OF the disease by
DR.. j. Scott he has recovered, and Is now
40 well as he was before attacked with the
disease DIR. Scott Is becoming quite an
Adept IN the treatment of locRj hav-
ing cured thirty slx cases that were given
ND to die,
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
I1UBLlC SALE.

The subscriber intending to move, will
positively sell at public sale, uli the fur
niture, bar fixtures, stable iixings and
horses, ut the Western hotel, south East
corner Fourth and Orange streets. on
Friday and Saturday. March p and %, 90
Commencing at . o'clock Friday morn
ing with the furnitu re as follows, to witt
eighteen goose fea Their beds, holsters
and pillows, 80 mattresses and springs, u
full chamber suites, marble top, walnut,
oak and ash; 20 sets Of bedsteads, wash.
stands, I5quilts and blankets, sheets and
pillow cases, II large quantity of carpets
and mating, q dozen chairs cane and
wooden; eight rocking chairs, bar room
chairs, bar pump and bur fixtures, large
stove. large glass back of bar, looking
glasses, wash bowls and pitchers, parlor
heater, kitchen range, o1m stoves. IL
engruyings, II case oil stuffed birds, din
ing tables, kitchen tnbles,one silk plush
parlor suite with covers, lounge, refrig-
queenswnra, spoons, knives, forks, cas-
lers, II lot oil Swiss liable cloths, fowls,
napkins, cooking utensils. large safe,
barrels pure cider vinegar, Singer sew
ing machine, tinker parrot, singing ca
naries; oil cloths, mats, rugs, Jars, pro-
served and spieed fruits. The above
4 1ods are all in good order and " i'll posi-
lively be sold. us l lavo no iurther use
Also will DO sold on SATURDAY
morning. March q, ut public sale at my
stables, ut the Western Hotel, Fourth
and Orange streets, ut 10 o clock, s horses.
No. l, Hnrry,S years OLD, flno driver,
fearless Of steam, 10y hands higi,,sessr
No. 2, Tom. years old. ~ hnnis high,
good worker and driver, fearlcss oi
steam.
No. 3. Frank. years old. 10 hands high.
good worker and driver.
No. 4. Roam mare, Fanny, 15hands high,
good worker and driser, and fearless oi
steam.
No. 8, Daisy. years old, ID hands high
good driver.
One lIelstcin COW, 10 pair of chickens,
one no-top buggy, one man wagon, two
road carts, track sulky, carriage pole,
double set harness, nearly new; sets
| of single harness. one set chain harness,
sleigh and bells, shoveis, forks, halters,
4 feed chests. Tho above goods will
positively be sold.
credit OF 30 days will be given on the
| stock. NJ. MACkLEM.
stidham 4 Son, Auctioneers, mlS.ts
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Newest spring sly's. foreign and
de- mestic tuitiOgs and troussrings. Call
and we win convince you that we will
cut and make to your measure pants at
$500, that other taiioIs charge IS. 90 for.
Suits $l2. 20 up. Perfect lit and sattsfac-
ton guaranteed. Liverpool and London
Tailors, No. 52l Market street..
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

In answer TO numerous inquiries from
my friends in relation to entering the
fight for the nomination for Sheriff on
the Republican ticket, | have concluded
not to be candidate this time. Thank
leg my friends tor favors OF the past and
present expressions OF support. ex-
peet, however, to ask their kind support
In 1892. Respectfully,
W. ], LANK
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

And so hos hfty more new testimonials
10 favor OF DIR. sinms' White Puimonic
Balsam as the great throat and luug
rene iy for coughs, 25c., soc. and 81.
Depot Fourth and King. Sold BY drug
giBts.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Ex-Msrshal h. II. McMule en- ID n the
city to-day.
DR.. Malcolm Cameron. OF Washing
ton, y. c., IL visiiiag his father, DR..
John Cameron, Of this city.
Levy Court Commissioner Roth w,ll /.
smiling a. usual and distributing hi.
cards announcing his candidacy Tor Tho
,aiee Of sbsrii oil New Castle county.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Next Saturday night Windsor Lodge.
Cons II st. George, o, this city. viii be-
visited by lodge from Chester and oue
from Darby, Pa. Messick's Hall has baen
engaged, and the visitors will be given q
royal reception.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
49, ~@$
Oh Reliable.

David A. Powell, 3o5 and $40 Ma lison
street, Is still ahead ON fresh shad, her
ring, Goldfish, haddoek, lake pike. white
nsh, >fouudtrs, yellow perch and oysters.
Delivered 10 all parts Of the city Tree OF
&hhrPe
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
Sent to the Alinshou,o,

Mr.. Patterson, who carried large
number OF papers in the northw estsrn
portion OF our city, became so greatly
debilltatei last week from exposure aud
strong drink that 1t WAS deemed best on
Sunday to convey him to the almebouse,
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
HAMBURGERS' SHOE HOUSE.
MARKET STREET
200 -REMEMBER THE NUMBER

The complete shoe house in the State The
old questions always being asked Why Hamburgers Shoe
House busy when all others de9 These words solve the
problem
Honest Dealing Largest Assortment.
Best Goods. Lowest Prices.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Mics Ullie Ackerstrom having par
TALLY recovered from her severe attack
OF sickness will positively appear to.
morrow afternoon and evening at the
Opera House. Persons having tickets
can have them exchanged for either per-
formance.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Merchant tailor, No. 6l551 Market street,
second door. A full line Of spring goods
to select from. Fit and workmanship
guaranteed al No. ol5E Market street.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Pm coming. Remember No. 4o6 Mar
ket street. N. Meyers, Ons-Pr!co
Clothier.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Charles y. DsY.lling.r, who occupied
She old Journey farm in Cbristians Hun.
dred, will sell his personal properly at
public sale on Friday, the 2ist lust.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

DUHV TOTEBt
the auction sale of groceries and grocery
store fixtures, and household and Kitchen
furniture, at Ninth aud Shipley streets,
on Thursday, March Doth, at o o'clock.
Every thing will be sold.
MARY WALKER.
W. A. Hukill, Auctioneer.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

The new house at No. 9l5 W. Seventh
str, Of Is offered for rent. 1t In pleasantly
located and will make . comfortable
home. Apply at No. 421 Jefferson street.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

the auction sale of groceries and grocery
store fixtures, aud household aud kitchen
furniture, at Ninth an1 Shipley streets,
on Thursday, March 10th, at . o'clock.
Everything will be- sold.
MARY WALKER.
W. A. Hukill, Auetioneer.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

The best relief for cough and Loarse,
ness 10 Melnall's syrup OF Tar, IS oeuts,
Daniorth, druggist. Second and Market.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Come hear Unto al the World" At
Scott NJ. +. Church Wednesday night.
Ten cents admission.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Don't foFE" .lma1
III. auction sale Of eles ..d': .si
f furniture. at Ninth ana man. sn !, ~
Everything will b' '0'S sAm W.
w A. Huklll. Auc'i0ns...
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Come to Scott NJ. L. Church Wedne,.
day evening and hear the missionary
csntata, "lnto all the Worll," Admis.
sion ~ cents.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
w. A. Hukill. AueHols

TIL. "sallor Boys; :. ' fils y (
Flower Gir's SONG 10 The Scott III. ~
school anniversary ''
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Can bs had at lowest prices OF Steward
q Chandler, South Side, or branch
Office, Second and French. Phone no.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
Take Care of Your Eyes.

Professor Well, No. 500 Market street
h the only reliable opticiAn In this city
whore you can have ysur eyes examined
fKss oil charge.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

W. s. McNa has obtained pension
Of IS per month for Henry Freesto3, OF
this city, throug Haywsrd's agency.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Great Reduction in winter underwear
ut 7. A. Shannon, 3l3 W's second
street.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

E,OR RENT-Two COMMUNICATE.
II ing rooms with use OF bath and
parlor on Poplar street above 9th street.
Possession given tho 18th OF March Ap-
ply at $50 West 9TH street. 1851
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

as how men can save dollars;
At 81 so a first-class veal calf
shoe wears, fits and looks like a
81. so shoe; see them. AT sI.oS
the neatest dress shoe, any style,
all genuine cali. warranted;
really bargain,S2.5o and $500
values at SI.o8.
The finest line Of handmade
shoes in the city; we offer lot
| OF $3.50 handmade shoes at
IS3.75; see them.
But here's the old reliable.
An actual s. value for 50.
Our s. Black Bottom shoe
for men is conceded the best
footwear for the money ever
produced. Looks, wears and
fits as well as any IS shoe. Try
I one pair and you'll wear no
others.
Hamburgers' Shoe House,
2oo Market street.
The greatest comfort can be
secured from wearing our shoes
for tender feet. All sufferers
pronounce them superb. If
you are troubled with tender
feet, let us fit you in pair.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

For s3. 90 arc still being made AT Cum.
mings' gallery, 1902 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

E0R SALE. CHEAP FOR CASH, A
l. good driving. work or saddle mare, will
road miles an hour, ,ouLd and gentle. fear.
less OF all objects, and can be driven by a
child. Addreas q. y. ", This Office. II.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
Tho Weather,

Tho Weather.
Tomorrow promises to be fair TO
partly cloudy, and rather warmer. On
Thursday partly cloudy, with . further
rise OF temperature. followed by rain.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

WANTED.-A LOOM FIXER ON
w Wo Ids 4 links looms. Apply ioJ n,
AKIN. BOX itl, SNOW Hiii. Worcester Co.,
Nd. mit-H'
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

WANTED. -USFURNISHED ROOMS.
" Call OF address H.. 6l3 West Ninth
street, 3-is-aLs
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

Strong Cough Candy a, Ferguron's.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

LNoW sALE-A BABY COACH NEAR
II ly new. Apply At IL h. Sd street.
3-ls-2tt
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
A slight fire.

1.-THE greatest cure on earth for pain,
Salvation OIL; take up the strain.
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

State OF Thermometer
at the REPUBLICAN Office to-day, In the
shalei
7o'clock l0o'clock 12o'clock
38 90 81
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18

WAETED-LoDGER FOR LARGE
w second story furnished rooms Ad.
dress ROOMS, this office. mls.0ts
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
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On Monday evening .,,,, ss sS.'s'... y,
II O'Clock. . gep'i ~. s,ss y ! W.
s s,sY.l, ". "a r. S,,. .sS, q
flquirs at 6n Lo.nu ...
Daily Republican., 1890-03-18
DUBLIC SALE.

VIII b, sold at as West sixth street on FRI
day mo ming, March u, att q clock, walnut
evan bersmitf. Bru So rnd inrrain tarpets
lsunge, lookglasses, dishes. uuwsre. ~, SC.
Is. l.. III yEY.
l.. W. stidban 4 Son, Auct. iuia-sl'
The Colfax chronicle., 1890-10-04

tried once moro 20 release myself.
but my foot was held last as ever. l
was convinced that further effort was
useless. So, having laid my body as far
as possible from the rails, abandoned
myself to dogged despair.
Again the shrill whistle sounded out
upon the midnight air, this tisle nearer
and more distinct. They were whistling
fer the station, and in a hundred Sec
onds would be upon me.
Nearer and nearer fiew the train. ]
heard the singing of the rails, and shud-
dered. The sound of the monsters ap-
proach was swelling from q growl to .
mad roar. Had boen on straight line
Of track, the powerful headlight might
heve revealed me to the engineer, and
been the instrument of my rescue. But
was pinned to the track just around q
sharp curve, hill between me and the
train. and, If seen at all, it would be too
late to stop.
The ground began to trembfe. Then
deafening. soul-piercing shrek
seemed TO freeze my very blood in its
veins. / became as one par vzed. !
The Colfax chronicle., 1890-10-04

Indignant excitement At that time !
was q reporter on q prominent daily,
and, in response to sensational bulle-
tin from our local correspondent at
L-, was sent on by the chief to fur
nish long special dispatch Of the case
tor the morning edition. l left the city
at dusk, and reached my Destination
seventy miles away, between nine and
ten o'clock.
1t is unnecessary TO enter into any de-
tails of the murder here. Suffice 1t to
say that, after some trouble and more
delay. secured very successful report,
and at eleven o'clock it had begun spin
ming over the wires
L--- was small country place where
the midnight trains did not stop; but
before leaving the telegraph Office i
learned from the operator, who was q
genial fellow-do not stare-that by
hiring a horse at the village, which was
a mile from the station and reached in
the daytime By stage, could be driven
The Colfax chronicle., 1890-10-04

tried to raise my hand to my brow, but
could not move it. The strain was ter
rible. 1t was agony. 1t seemed that
must die even before the express
dashed upon me.
Just then, amid the changing of the
bell and the thunder of the train, tho
great, Cyclopesn eye of the engine shot
full upon -,e, binding me with the
glare. My head swan and my senses
left me. But was dimly conscious in
the aw. Il din of hoarse shout sue
cession OF brilliap lighted windows.
passing SO rapidly a., to seem to blend
into one shcat of flame. then-oblivion.
When l came to my senses l found
myself in an express car, recovering my
self at the rate of fifty miles an hour.
One of the train men, whom at once
recognized, was sprinkling my face with
water.
Before speaking 1 looked down at my
feet To my surprise they were both
there, though one was minus a shoe and
began to pain me. l was soon able to
sit up and give an account of myself, so
far as knew, concluding with an in
quiry as to how badly my foot was hurt
by the train.
| At this there was . general smile.
''Speak out" said l, ''didn't the train
run over me?' '1'll tell you all about
it." said the conductor. who had just
come in. when our engineer got a
little past L., he saw man lying
close to the crossing, and thinking he
must be either killed or injured, we ran
back the train to pick him up. As to
running over you, We couldn't have done
that without some Inconvenience. You
were not on the main line at all, but on
side-track close beside it We cut of
your boot In second or two. took you
along with us, and here you are"
understood at once. / had had all
my excitement and mental suffering for
nothing. There was nothing to do but
to put short face on the matter. and
laugh with the rest. thanked them
all warmly, you may be sure, for their
kindness.
Thcn followed many "reminiscences OF
adventures on the rail, some similar to
what had befallen me. in which the
poor fellows had not got of so easily. i
reached home early in the morning.
My sprained ankle laid me by for .
month, after which took up my daily
duties as usual.
And now when GROSS railway track,
/ can not help but recall With q
shudder that dark. starless night
when reason totterc1 on its throne,
when, with the full expectation of being
crushed beneath the fast express, lay
prostrate and helpless, firmly held BY
the heels. s. Cairns In Yankee
Blade.