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among absent heirs.
1t is an undnuhtcd, interesting and lmpor-
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Not Chilly.

One of the powers.-You are accused
of poker playing.
Hastings-Yes; YOU see my friend and
| sat down for quiet little game
O. T. Growing interested)--Yes.
Hastings..-Aud he opened pot for
81
O. P. Growing more interestea)-
Yes.
Hastings s-Well, l went in and drew
FIVE cards.
O. P. (more and more interested)-
Yes.
Hastings--1 caught a pair of deuces;
be bet 81 and l called.
O. P.-On a pair of deuces?
Hastlngs-Yes.
O. P.-The accusation is withdrawn;
that wasn't poker.
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No, | I.
aled somewhere about his or her bed.

cealed somewhere about his or her bed.
room.
As no discoveries were to be made in
this direction, | mounted to the attic.
| paused moment in the room Of the
seamstress and then sat down and
laughed till I cried, Poor thing! how
she must have suffered
Among the patent arrangements
which the very obliging agent had put
in for the former tenant. was some-
thing, I'm sure l don't know what to
call it, which had been attached to the
chimney which ran down she center of
the house, in order to increase the
draught. When the wind was from the
west, there was no draught at all; con-
sequently when the wind was from the
west, this remarkable arrangement was
put in motion, and created the desired
drauyht. Hence the fact that We had
Nevertheless, | pulled myself togeth.
er and replied sternly. Don't you
come around here any more. filling the
children's heads with such nonsense.
| won't have it; do you hear"
With mutterel reply of some kind,
they slowly drew themselves away and
left me alone with my twins. "Chll.
dren,' said l, don't let me hear you
ever mentioning the nonsense that
those boys told you. Go away and
play, and forget all about it,
l commanded them to forget it, but
for myself, could not. So they said
the house was haunted, did they? Why
had the agent not told me, demanded
of myself angrily. On second reflection,
however, considered it rather Il trib.
ute to my good sense that the man had
not mentioned it. Anyway, no matter
what the circumstances, the origin of
that awful noise must be discovered
and 1t would be much better it it would
be accomplished without letting the
servants and children know that there
was anything unpleasant. There was
nothing for it therefore, but for me to
90 on voyage Of discovery for myself.
After telling mamma quietly without
attracting any attention, l made my
way to the third floor and entered the
rooms one at time. As | look back
now on my voyage OF discovery | realize
what an amount of courage it took for
me to pursue my investigations, tor tru-
ly. it "slept, just awful You might
have supposed that each member of the
family had "The Seyen Sleepers,' con-
only heard it the night of the thunder
storm and again the morning while one
was brewing.
Mamma! I shrieked out of the
window, come up and see the ghost"
My call not only brought mamma, but
"the whole tribe of Gad,' as we were
accustomed to call ourselves there were
so many Of US, and besides pap's parents
had afflicted him with the name of
Gaisbury, and there we stood and lis.
tened and laughed till We were fairly
weary.
The children clattered downstairs in
high glee, and could be heard at inter-
walls all the rest of the day, initiating
the noise which had such a disturbing
element in our household.
Many We're the laughs we had oyer
the affair. 1t grew to be quite a by
word and we used to say to one another,
"There vii be a storm tonight. Don't
YOU hear the ghost OF Surrey Hall ::
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1t is a good rule never to do for the
sake of gain, what one would not do for
love or duty.
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The Art TOnsOri:s!
MIR. AMOS LUCAS,

(ot Long Branch
Having arrived at the conclusion thnt The
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business To the
proper standard gives vent as follows;
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POONING AND DYEING
In the latest style OF the art tonsoria.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this enterprising artist, and
hv strict attention TO business can't help
but please all. Will be IN his shop at all
times.
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y \. RACER,
LATE C0UNTY SURVEYOR FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY.

Offers his professional services to those
drSirous OF having surveys neatly and arcu-
ralclv made. Abstracts Of title from Has to
the present time) made when desired lnt0r-
nation in general. concerning lands in this
county furnished upon Application. liist"r-
ica and Genealogical invcstigat ions spec
lalty.
Onirc-Cor. Second and Court SITS,
Lock Box l13, Frederick, Md,
Jan % Gm
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How He Knew.

How He Knew.
She-lIe is so handsome, papa.
He-Humph
She Waltzes beautifully.
He-Does he?
She-He's a perfect gentleman.
He-Yes.
She-And as he is a lieutenant in
the army he must be smart.
He-Hes not smart enough to take
care of my money, though.
She-How do you know?
He-I've played poker with him.
Nuosey's Weekly.
, 1891-12-08
saved by a Barrel of whisky.

PARIS, Tex, Dec. IA frighttul ac
cident occurred in Red River county thit
week. The county commissioners had
only a few. days before received a new
bridge on Pine creek 1870 feet long, with
a center span forty feet long and fifty feet
above the bed OF the creek. Thursday
Rob Richardson started from GAINESVILLE
10 a wagon with a load OF freight. Just
as the team and the load OF freight
reached the middle ofthe center span there
was an awful crash and the entire span
fell to the creek below, carrying wagon,
mules and driver. As Richardson tells
it. he at first thought no serious damage
was done, and was Illuminating as TO the
best way to extricate the mules from the
debris. About this time he heard a crash
ing noise, aud looking up saw both ap
proaches to the bridge, with the huge
pilinX, coming down on HIN. With re-
markable presence of mind he threw him
self down by the side of a whisky barrel
which was in the WACO bed. Both of
the spans came tumbling down upon the
wreck below, killing the mules. but Rich
ardson's presence of mind saved his life.
The wagon was broken to pieces and all
the merchandise except the barrel OF
whisky, utterly torn to pieces and ruined.
Although bruised and stunned Richard.
son managed to extricate himself from the
debris, and when assistance arrived he
was lying on the bank.
, 1891-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Prescott are keep
ers OF the Government lighthouse on
Sand Beach, Mich, and are blessed with
a daughter, four years old. Last April
she was taken down with measles, fol-
lowed with a dreadful cough and turning
into a fever. Doctors at home and at De
troit treated her, but in vain, she grew
worse rapidly, until she was mere a
handful of bones Then she tried DR..
Kings New Discovery. and alter the use
OF two and a half bottles, was completely
cured. They say DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is worth IT'S weight in gold. yet you
may get a trial bottle free at Roedels drug
store
, 1891-12-08

A winter III the Suuth-the very words
onjure up delicious memories Tor those
Sho have been there. The bright sunny
kies. the dry bracing air and the warm
sunshine is in decided contrast to the
cold, bleak North.
The great state Of Texas is celebrated
rs one great broad winter resort in itself,
but the following places are, perhaps,
particularly popular: Fort Worth, with
its mineral baths, healthful climate and
good hotels; Austin. the beautiful capitol
riry; San Antonio, one of the few really
historical places in our country Houston,
with Its blooming roses, oleanders aud
groves of oranges and lemons. and Gal
weston with its delicious sea breeZes.
These are but a few OF the delightful
resorts OF this highly favored region.
An escape from all the pains and dis
comforts OF our rigorous weather. trans
ported by magic from the region Of snow
and ice to the Fragrance of this RUNNER
land, is now made possible and easy by
the Denver. Texas 4 Fort Worth branch
of the Union Pacific system. which runs
through Pullman palace sleepers he
tween Denver. Fort Worth, Dallas Shreve-
port and New Orleans, and offers exceed,
ing low excursion rates to all Southern
cities from Denver, Colorado Springs and
Trinidad. For a full description Of South
ern winter resorts, reached over the
Union Pacific system. or for excursion
rates, apply to your nearest Union Pacific
agent or write to Geo. Ady, general agent
1903 Larimer street. Denver. Colo, for q
copy of the Union Pacific Winter Tour:
folder. Z. L. LoMAx.
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Agent,
Omaha. Neh
, 1891-12-08

WACO, Tex, Dec. Henry Add
son, alias Robert Houston, a negro, was
convicted of highway robbery in Calves
ton county, and sent for twenty-five years
to the ~penitentiary. He escaped from
the Ellis convict farm in Ford Bend
county a year ago. Today he was spotted
by a detective 10 this city. and imme-
diatcly Police Officer A. Fl. Knott and
Deputy Sheriff Standifer approA ched to
fleet his arrest. % being accosted the
negro drew a clasp knife and stabbed the
policeman in the arm. He then dashed
off, whereupon the officers fired a shot
each and the negro fell, a bullet having
entered the lumbar region and traversed
the body, producing r wound from which
recovery lis impossible. Both officers
were placed under bond.
, 1891-12-08
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat.
cant sleep, can think. can do anything
to four satisfaction, aud YOU wonder what
ails you. You should heed the warning,
you are taking the first step into nervous
prostratlon. You need a nerve tonic and
10 Electric Bitters you will iud the exact
remedy foE restoring your nervous system
into It's normal. healthy condition. Sur
prising results follow the use ofthls great
nerve tonic and Alternative. Your appetite
returns, good digestion restored and your
liver and kidneys resume healthy action.
Try a bottle. Price so cents at Roedel's
drug stDrP.
, 1891-12-08
pALY,s NEw THKATER, LoNpoN.

1t will be located not far from Leicester
square, on C~ranbourne street, and will be
directly in the fashionable path between
Piccsdilly and Covent Garden. AS the &C.
companying picture (reT luced from
Hsrper's Weekly shows, t new theater
will be INTELLECTUALLY CT ..-~-,e addition
to London playhouses.
The laying OF the corner stone was quite
an event among London dramatic people.
Ada Rehan, Days leading woman, was
the principal participant in the ceremonies.
Mr.. DAILY has rebuilt his New York
theater this season to 80 considerable an
extent that he has practically given New
York a new theater also.
, 1891-12-08

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec. William,
Wood and Edward Smith. white men.
we're each given forty lashes at Newcastle
today by Sheriff Simmons. They had
been convicted of burglary and assault on
an old man aud two women. They sui
f=red greatly. although the sheriff was
easy on Wood. They will now serve five
years in i1l. The two meu also stood
tor one hour in the pillorv. Elias See
twenty lashes. He will serve six month
In iall.
, 1891-12-08
Blew His Head on.

DETROIT, Mich Dec. Mot long
ago Herbert Ford, colored. % years old,
came from PrrrYsburR, o., to Detroit.
Today, while standing in the center of
Clinton t eet. he placed the end of a
revolver in his mouth and fired. His
head was terribly torn aud he was in
stantly killed. On the day of his arrival
IN Detroit. at considerable personal risk,
he snatched a mullato woman named
Clara Mills from a great danger. She
was in the path OF a team of runaway
horses, and in a N but for FOrd's
timely assistance would have been killed.
This act of bravery was performed on
nearly the same spot on which he today
blew out his brains. Clara is only IA
years old. but well developed and pretty.
Ford became infatuated with her. He
is somewhat unprepossessive in APP.
pearance, and his employment was
that Of playing a piano N
an East Font street dive. Clara is the
daughter OF a colored clergyman. and the
family did mol favor the Young man. She
herself. in spite of the romantic meeting.
was not attracted by Ford. He per
suaded her by his attentions. and twice
threatened to kill her. Late this after
noon, when two blocks from her home.
on tho corner of Clinton and Hastings
street, Ford tried to induce her to listen
to him. She passed him almost on a run
but had got only a couple of rods from
him when the lover fired two shots. the
bullets lodging in her shoulder and right
side. II was " quite dark. or
probably Ford's aim would have been
deadly. She was taken to St Mary's
hospital and will recover. When the
girl tell Ford ran to the center of the
street aud shot himself. In his pocket
was found two letters to the gTl of the
most passionate description.
, 1891-12-08

Tie coming soo1taa
can be healthy. She will be,
if she's wisely cared for. As
she enters womanhood, DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription
builds up and strengthens the
system and regulates and pro-
notes the functions. It's a
supporting tonic, and a quiet
ing, Strengthening nervine. 1t
corrects and cures all those
delicate arrangements and
weaknesses peculiar to the
sex. In every case for which
it's recommended, the Favor
lite Prescription" is gna,antssd
to give satisfaction. If there's
no help, there's no pay. 1t
does all that's claimed for it,
or the money is refunded
It's a risky way to sell it
but it isn't your risk.
, 1891-12-08
stock. ana Carr,. Markets.

NEw YORK. Dec. THE stock mar
ket was more animated today. The bears
made a special attack upon the Northern
and Missouri Pacific, the rest of the list
following slowly. Just before the close q
slight rally was made and the general list
closed at about opening prices. But the
Missouri Pacific is down 2t, Northern
Pacific preferred II, Northern Pacific
common II, with Chicago Gas up II and
Omaha preferred IL.
Governments-SteaCY.
Petroleum-Closnd at 5St.
Dead-Dull. Domestic, $4.279.
Copper Dull. Lake, December,
Sll.IO.
Tiu-Steady. Straits, sl0.S5.
Bar Silver. 94i.
Money on call easy: closed offered at 8.
Following are closing prices OF stocks:
u. s. As registered, ll6s, coupon. ll7s;
2s registered. 100; Pacific 6s, l0S,
Atchison, 43t; Canada Pacific. ss3;
Canada Southern. 6ls: Central Pa,
ciio, 81; BURLINGTON, ll3s, Delaware
L~ackawauna Il Western. 37i: Denver 4
RIO Grande. preferred, AT; Erie, 30.
Kansas 4 Texas. l6t, Lake Shore. 25s
Louisville ( Nashville. 79f. Michigan
Central. lO7I; Missouri Pacific, SGT; Nor
thern Pacific, 234, preferred, 6ss
Northwestern, l5i; preferred, 3st
New York Central. ll6i; Oregon
Improvement. 2l; Oregon Naviga.
ton. 10; Pacific Mail, 35I, Reading.
3st; Rio Grande Western. Ala; pre-
ferrel. y; tirsts. 7Si: Terminal, ST;
Rock Island. S5f; Milwaukee Il st
Paul, III. st Paul Il Omaha. SIT.
Texas Pacific, lat. Union Pacific, 4O4:
Oregon Short Line. 23i; u. S. Express,
A; Fargo Express. 40, Western Union,
SIT; American cotton oil. pot; Lead
Trust II.
CHICAGO. Dec Cattle - Receipts,
$4,000. Market irregular. Prime to
choice steers, 81. 1905. rs; Christmas
steers, SC. OO(66 IS; others, 81. 4O(94. so;
stockers, 81. OO927O No Texans or
rangers on sale.
Sheep-ReceIpts. 5000. Market steady.
Native ewes, 81, 5034.25; mixed, 81. 25
GA so; wethers, 81 1905 25: prime
~yearlings, s.. OO(G5. so.
, 1891-12-08

NEW GERMAN OPERA HOUSE, CHIcAoo.
fair city. 1t is located on the north side OF
Randolph street, between Clark and Dear.
born. and will cost about $500. 600. Besides
the theater, the building will contain So
offices. The theater has been planned TO
seat 1900 persons. The building will be
Romanesque in its architecture, and is be-
ing built by the same men who designed
Chicago's famous Auditorium. 1t is n
complete framework Of steel inclosed in a
terra Gotta shell, and is not only fireproof,
but is practically indestructible, as it in no
way depends upon its walls for support.
The theater will be opened during Oc-
tober, 1892, although it is not likely that
the entire structure will be completed be-
fore a year from that date. As its name
indicates, it will be principally devoted TO
German dramatic art, although perform
ances in English will by no means be
barred.
Augustin Days London theater will
be, when 1t is completed, the realization of
a dream he has dreamed for years. 1t will
mean pretty nearly the satisfaction Of the
erratic managers ambition and will be the
first theater ever built by an American
theatrical manager in London.
, 1891-12-08
A FaVorite Remedy.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a Ia
vorlte during the winter months on &C.
count Of its great success in the cure OF
colds. There is nothing that will loosen
a severe cold so quickly, or as promptly
relieve the lungs. Then it counteracts
any tendency toward pneumonia. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take, and fully worthy
of its popularity. For sale by druggists.
, 1891-12-08
TWO IMPORTANT THEATERs.

One Is the German Playhouse in ChIoa-
go and the Other the London "DaIy's."
Two theaters in which all good Ameri-
cans ought to be interested are in course of
construction at widely divergent points.
One is the new German opera house in
Chicago, and the other is Augustin Days
London thester.
The Chicago building will loom up sew
enteen stories in its tallest place, and will
be a fit companion in point of size to the
other phenomenal structures in the Worlds
, 1891-12-08

DR.. X. Ia. St. John of Rowland, Put
nam county, Missouri, takes especial
pleasure in recommending Chsmberlain's
Cough Remedy, because he knows it to
be reliable. He has used 1t in his prac-
tice for several years and says there is
none better. 1t is especially valuable for
colds and as a preventative and cure for
Group. This most excellent medicine is
for sale by druggists.
, 1891-12-08
Worthy OF a Trial.

If YOU are troubled with rheumatism
or.a lame back, bind on over the seat of
pain a pieca Of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain BALM. You will be
surprised at the prompt relief it affords.
Fifty cent bottles Tor sale by druggists.
, 1891-12-08
BucaIen.a ArnIca saIve.

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter chappad hands, chilblains,
oorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no paw required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by A. Z. Roedel, druggist.
, 1891-12-08
Bows, Here's Your Ch.ucel

Not only to get way up work done,
but also to get your darDing, patching and
buttons sewed Oh without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-12-08

Tle largest STOCK OF fine t. GAiio: ole
whiskies. choice ~tqueu;s ana IIpar6ne
cigars at GEORGE Masten's wnI kn lwr
house. corner Sixteenth snn ferguson
, 1891-12-08
THERE is NONE BETTER.

The night school OF the Business Col
lege will open Monday. Oct. 10.
, 1891-12-08

Railroad Men and Athletes. wear our
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-05
PLEASURE FOR THE PEOPLE.
Attractive Excursions to Washington,
SorfoIil. Lexington, and Other Places.

An unusual opportunity for seeing. the
capital citv. with its magnificent govern
mental and private buildings. fast be-
coming one of the prett3est cities IN the
world. IS offered ~ the committee OF ladies'
OF the GTace-Street Baptist church, who
have chartered a train of cars 20 leave Elba
at $50 4. NJ. Monday. 9Th. ard returning
leave Washington on Tuesday at l.. NJ.
This excursion is under the charge OF tho
veteran tourists, Messrs. Thompson AZ
Clash, and a committee OF ladies Will serve
o. cha. erOns.
fit be desired parties can leave Wash
ington by the 9 O'clock boat for Mt. YER
non on tuesday and return Of p. NJ. Spo-
cial rates have been securec at some OF
the hotels.
From present indications The ladies' viii
be literally pGtronlZed by E-ny Of our
choicest people. as they well deserve TO be.
There will be two excursions 10 NorfO. K
next Saturday night. The Ariel Will leave
her wharf at 10 o'clock, and returning Will
arrive here at midnight Sunday.
The Old Dominion Lodge, Knights OF
Pythias. will run a special train 10 Norfolk
ria the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The
train Will leave the depot at ii O'Clock
Saturday night. Returning, the excursion
lists will leave Norfolk o'clock Sunday
ght.
On the occasion of the unveiling OF the
Jackson monumeut at Lexington on the
2lst of this month, tho Chesapeake and
Ohio railway Will run a special excursion
tram. leaving Richmond on the night OF
July 20th at 10 clock and arriving at Lex
ingtOn ut 6.35 the next morning. Return
ing, the special Will leave Lexington the
same evening at o'clock and will arrive in
Richmond the next morning, the I'D, at
$40
The Blues will give moonlight to Dutch
Gap next Thursday night on the steamer
Ariel The ladies who assisted in the re
cent bazaar will be guests of the company
The Young Woman Christian Tempe
rance Union will give moonlight excur
sion Tuesday night which promises to be
very attractive. Mrs. W. z. Knowles. Mr.
Watkins, and Mr.. Sullivan have consented
to assist in the singing.