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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
FORGOT Her stooklnra

llluBtrAted American.
There 10 dear, sweet literary wo'
man in this town, Of whom a man
friend tells a soberly true, yet tremen'
dously funny story. The lady writes
foe her living, and is recognized by
those who know her, as enc of the
clevtrest and kindest hearted beings
on Manhattan island. She helIs all
who come her way, and as not FIBER
IN her nature but what IL gentle and
upright. Nevertheless she is hopeless
ly literary and shOckingly thought
less, as he sequel will show, Itap
pears that one m m5rning before lunch
con the narrator raped lightly on
Mrs. Z---'s study door, his lands
iull Of MSS. she had encouraged him
20 bring to her for criliclsn
"Come right in" cried cheerful
voice and right in he VI, mt, To find, to
his horror and as' nishment, madame
seated ~ he writing table minus gown
or stockings.
T,ere she sat, smiling brightly, the
warm June breeze Blowing through
the Iocn., futte ring her white petit
rOat and cooling her bare neck, arms
and slippered feet. Now, the men
was . E'h,is man. spd a keen wltted
or NJ ihet, ai'd quick ND Cash ht
rGalL.U thtt his b. sttes was genuine
} n" h,aodly uncol sri' us OF her
anomalous position. He tried hir
level best ~ appear unconsci,us and
listen gFavely while sAe d. scanttd On
the ethics OF art, but every now and
then n quizzical gleam fiickered across
bic eyes. and his lips would twitch in.
spite Of himself.
Finally some reminiScence brought
reference ~ a pin she habitually Wort
and putting her hand to where u col
lar shonld have been, she looked ab
solutely stunned to feel her naked
threat. Slewly full know ledge Of
her undresssd condition dawned upon
absent-minded authorities, and from
her basqueless waist to her stocking
less feet she gssed with Unaffected dis
gust.
1Bless my heart did you ever know
such a goosef' abe exclaimed. But
wait; Ill make it all right" and be
fore he could murfnur eztenuation she
had bobbed behind screen, sent sew.
ssAlsharp shotsof conversation over
the top, and in very little more time
than takes to tell, was tied up in a
rose colored tea gown and had calmly
resumed their talk upon the values Of
criticism in their relation TO contem-
porsneous literature.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
A strong Reaemblanoe.

A dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, to
the Cincinnati Enquirer, under date
Of January 2S, says; The picture of a
member of the Illinois Legislature was
received here to-day. Deputy Warden
Porter showed it to a number Of pris-
oners at the Pen, who declared it bore
q strong resemblance to the photo
graph Of W. H. Rogers received from
Wayne county in 1885 on an eighteen
months sentence for forgery. Itis said
that Rogers not only forged himself in
to the penitentiary, but ont ofit The
investigation is being madeh by Illinois
people aud may have considerable ef
feet on the Senatorial fight in that
State,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

The contents OF the Magazine Oi
American History for February, cover
v, de field OF subjects, and are alive
with fresh information aud sugges.
tion. The handsome features Of the
great geologist and geographer, 81
Roderck lmpey Murchison, appear
in the frOnlispece, accompanied by q
sketch Of his notable career in sc!enti
tic discovery, v hich il fl ienced Ameri.
cun res aich qnlle ns effectively as
that OF any European County. The
able and scholarly contribution Of
Hon. J 'hn Jay, l. l. D, entitled
"The Demand iur Educatlon in
American History" occupies the lead
ngpl &c and Is the longest and most
impurlant arlIclr ol The number; one
which shund br read carefully by
every true ctlzen who desires for
American youth an American charac
ter, MIR Jay says "our reat authUrI
tits son history teaching gnre agreed that
10 rightly uudes,ani, appreciate aud
defend An,erlcau institutions, the
true plan is to know their origin aud
their history" The third paper, 10y Rev.
ID. +. Lampson, presents succinct
account OF the Emigration from New
EuglaI d to New Buns ,ick in 1853. :"
The fourth paper lsa prufusely Illus
trated and cl"verly written account Of
the :Antlqmty Of Carriages" by
Emanuel Spencer. The article which
follows is also il ustrated as well as
charmingly readable, being the story
Of Sir Walter Raltigh's settlements on
Roanoke | land, called by its learned
author, DR.. stephen b. Weeks, "An
Historical Survival" Rev. R. T.
Gross writes OF earl" Explorations in
Louisiana :" II. + Gre, contributes
thoughtful and well considered de-
scription OF "lhe Pickering Manu-
scripts" in Boston and The French
Army in the Revolution" translated
from the French by Miss George
Holmes, IS concluded from the Jam
nary number. The departments are
as bright and interesting US ever, and
the whole makeupis one Of the hest
Of the great periodicals Of the month.
No one need wonder at the pbenom
email success Of this popular magazine,
for every individual number is OF real 4,
and permanent value, and its luxuri-
GUS printing is attracting attention
from all parts Of the world. Published
at 743 Broadway, New York City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Natures Wonder Workers" il the
title Of some "Short Histories in the
Insect World" by Kate r. Lowell,
which the Cassell Publishing Compa-
ny have ready. In this book the au-
thor's aim 10 TO interest the reader in
what are called the useless insects"
The information was carefully col
lected from the latest and best author
tiles on entomology, and may be relied
upon as far % II goes. She has made
an admirable book to put into The
hands oi the young 70 teach them that
the meet despised creatures that cross
their path have their uee in the world
and should not be wantonly dee royed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
Laura lear LIbhay.a nest.

A delightful love.stry, full OF pas.
sjo' Rsd arigi,e.anG written in Laura
,lpr Lri,'- mM vein. entitled,
u i. U " .h,rd begins IN this week
NEw Y RK FAMILY STORY PAPER
sltis q splendiO htory, aud will be "a
vcrly read by the thouSa ids of admir-
era Of the charming and vprsa,ileyounp
auth0res 81 "MiRs Middlpton's Lover
Our resders should not fail TO huy q
copy Of this weeks FAMILY STORY Pa
PERs, 30 that they may read the open
ing chapters of" Ulmont Ulvesford'
by Laura Jane Libey.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
DR.. JOHN W. PURNELL,
DENTIST,

HAS an improved Method for ex-
I1tracling Teeth, absolutely without
pain, (no danger) Any child o. deli
cate person can use IL. Price, 81 90
Der tooth. Fine gold work done. All
work guaranteed. Six years in the
Practice OF Dentistry.
Office in Harr Burrow Building,
John nn City, Tenn.
Use Purnell's Hydronapthal Mouth
Wash. Price, 25 and SOC. Der bottle
335 1y
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
A DIstressIng Case And Hnppr Cure.

"Four years ago have had a break.
ing out on my leg, which troubled
me 80 bad could not walk, leg badly
swelled, Of n purple color, with erup.
tions so bad that blood would ooze
out if bore my weight on it. |
was recommended to try Clarkes Elk.
tract of Flax (Papilion) Skin Cure,
which have done. My leg is now
well aud | can walk two miles on it
without any trouble. Signed, A. d.
Hayward"
Clarke's Flax Soap makes the skin
soft and prevents chapping. Skin
Cure 81 co. Soap 25 cents. For sale
by Mcfarland & Co., Druggists,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

II was Ben Johnson, We believe,
who, when asked Maliock's question:.
"Is life worth livingY" replied, THAT
depends on the liver" And Ben
Johneon doubtless saw thes double
point 10 the pun. The liver active
quick--life rosy, everything bright,
mountains OF trouble melt Ike mouA-
tains OF snow. The liver slnggish--
life dull. everything blue, molehilis oi
worry rises into mountains OF anxiety,
and as a result--sick headache, dizsi-
ness, constipation. Two wavs are
omen. Curs permanently. or relieve
temporarily. Take apill and suffsl
OF take a pill and get we'll. Shock ths
system By an overdose, or coax Il By !
mild, pleasant way.
DR.. Pien e's Pleasant Pellets are th'
mild means. They work effectively
with ,ut pain, and leave The systeH
strong. One little sugar-coated pelleI
is enough, although whole vial cost
but 25 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Mrs. Rider Haggard, like Mrs Stan.
ley, complains that American women
keep their houses too warm. When
the thermometer reaches ~ degrees in
a drawing room it gives her head
ache, and even a temperature Of 65
degrees she considers too warm for
comfort
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Oscar Wilde looks more like re-
spectacle member Of society than he
used to look. = His long locks ha q
beer shorn by The harher and the only
harmony in color hedevotes his alter.
tion to nowadays i, that existing be-
tween his .gray.blue trousers and j I
necktie OF similar hue.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

The man who invented rubber over
shoes didn't have national monu-
mtnt erected to his memory, although
he deserved it better than some men
who have been greatly honored be.
"ause they were in'the patriot busi, ess
for revenue only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
Men VINO Can Have Pie Every Meal

Men VINO Can Have PIE Every Meal
: j. Gould's daily income Is said to be
about 81 800. But this 10 rather small
compared 10 Rockefeller, who Is sup.
posed 10 receive sls,o 900, or Astor, v no
gets soS 900 daily, or even Cornelius
Vanderbilt. who has to get along with
Sl5oo0 every twenty-fnr hours.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
DIED sor the Want Of ESeroise'

An04VaIIe IFibuhN.J
During the pastiew days the Knox
vile Street Car company has bad the
misfortune 10 loose a number Of IT.
.hors.s The disease that attacisthem
is peculiar and fatal one and only
tak.s few hours to produce death
after the animal takes it Already
nearly hundred horses have died
the last one laat night These arc q
number more sick With the strange
dIssaSs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
johnson City Enternrise.

The well known and popular Druggists. Nc.
Farland & % have taken The Agency for ir.
Lees Liver BeRulntor which he recommends
fr the quick cure OF nystepsii. BiliOusness,
Liver Complaint aud all Blood Troubles Trial
bottles free.
II Is a well know fact that Pan-Tina Cough
and Consumption Cure has cured'consumption
md hrDnic coughs and Colds when all else
filled, Price 25 and 81 cents. Tria' bottle free.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

A census OF the big trees of Califor.
MIA Chose measuring over fifteen feet
in diameter) gives the number at 2 675.
The largest one is thirty.five feet in
diameter.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
RucIslen,s Arnica saIYo,

The hest salve in the world for cuts
Bruises, Sores, Tetter, ,chapped Hand, !,
chillhlains, corns and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cure Piles, orno
pay required 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re.
funded Price, % cents per box. For
fsale at NJ. A. Nc Farland's Drug Store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

General Butler is said to have such a
marvellous memory that he can re
member everything he has done
since childhood. Probaly that il the
reason the old fellow cant sleep
night.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Ii. Clay Evans avows his belief that
the force bill win pass II the House
caa just get a chance at it. Little
Evans will find much consolation in
his defeat Il he can only get a.chance
to stab a, dagger to the yitals Of the
people whom he misrepresents in
Congress. American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Quay an ,embezzler, Delsmater
charged with fraudulent bankruptcy,
cameron exposed iu the silver pool!
No wonder that the Republican Key
stone is crumbliDg New York
World
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
financial News with Body to i.

HII1N!IC'". Ne'sV0 WV DONg ~
From the Dubois (ra.) Courier.
As publishers Of a newspaper We
feel the need Of having q national bank
in connection with our business.
Will somebody lend us one2 A bank
is such convenient place. TO find
items Of interest. i.,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
WATAUCA BANK.


Judge John P. Smith, +. H. West, G
T. Casa, John Sanders. A. B. Bowman,
Jas. A. Martin, Jas. F. Crumley, Will
Harr, w. p. DUNCAN. Geo. d. Taylor
Q, K. l.ide, Isaac Harr.
We have the largest paid-up capital OF any
Bank IN the city. Our stockholders are among
thebest men of Washington and Carter counties.
We do conservative Banking Businesstn all
Its branches, and all business entrusted to US
will be faithfully aAd promptly transacted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Wylie--what's the matter with
you? W. - |"
Reiley?--Have you read this infer
nal article a ont me in the Evening
Hash? ,i
Wylie-Why don't you treat that
with silent contempt2
Reiley-so | would If that scoun-
drel reporter hadn't misspelled my
name.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Manel-IIsven't ! told YOU hun.
drpd times net to kiss me-
Jacques--Yes, ] suppose you have.
Mabel-Well, if you knew how hard
il was for me to say no you wouldn't
make me do it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
Knows a Good Thing When It Comes
Along.

From the Brockwayvillo tPa) Recordl
Among the the pensioners recently
granted an allowance is Shelumiel
Swineiord, at Brookville. That man
ought to be grated "a pension dating
from the time he was hit with his
nAmo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Platinum can now be drawn into
wire strands so fine that q twisted To-
gether can be inserted into the hollow
OF hair. #
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

The London correspondent in the
Knsxvilla Tribune says: Mrs. Charles
L. Seehorn, ol Johnson City, who wac
called home Thursday by the serious
illness oi her husband.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

II understand they've discovered
the original man through whose
whiskers the wind blew"
"Wht was it?'
"Bluebeard Phil. Times,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Mise Steele (of Pittsburg)-So you
have a real Chinaman for servapta
IL he efficient?
Miss Pharwest (of San Francisco)
-Sosc. He's dreadfully hard on dish
es. But what can you expect OF a
domestic thateven talks broken CHR az
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Algenon (making calD-What are
these noises hear, Miss Maudf
Miss Maud (whose mother is vindic-
lively. making a wholly unnecessa.y
racket in washing the disheB)--It'a
dear mamma. She dearly loves to sort
over the -bric.a-brac.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Mr.. Psrnell reads scientific Workr,
but just now he is too busy,with works
on moral self.deiense to have any lime
for more pleasing stfdfes,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
ven Years and New.
rank Water.

30 ra,tl'y remains of
A. h \. " IT the oldest resIdent
Of s':s ounr!at, will he consigned
TO f, Vet r, o:,rv hcr Mrs. Htuff,
Mto .asla pfi'. 'sli"d Anrt Kate
h, al y a anew ! was rcmarka-
hlt w,n.an in .'h..: rsl.,rts. She
was ainl' 81 9S ;ears u age at ths
time or her death, and up TO within q
few dsyA before the happening OF that
event, had not drank or tasted water
since she WAS little girl Amt
Katie insisted that "water waAn'l
healthy" and drank tea and coffee
only.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
Runanay.

This is what you ought to have, in
fact, you must have Il, to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching TOR it
daily, and mourning because they end
it not. Thusands upon thousands Of
dollars are spent annually by our peO-
pie in the hope thatthey may attain
this boon. And yet ii may be had by
all We guarantee that Electric Bit
te ., il uted according 70 directions
aud the use persisted in, will bring
you Gnod Digestion and ous the de
mon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eupepsy. We recommend Electric
Bnttrs inr Dyspepsia and all diseases
OF th- Liver, Stomach and Kidneys.
Sold ~ 50c. and 81 90 per bottle by
hcF iip,,d 4 o., Druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Maddox-Whn is that dilapidated
looking individual
Gazzara - That's O, man named
Hawkins. Graduated at the head OF
his class in college and delivered an
el, qnent v,ledictory on "The Secret
Of Success"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Tommy-Did you do much Sighting
during the war, pa2
Pal did my share Of il, Tommy.
Tommy-Did you make the enemy
run?
Pa-You are right, / did, Tommy
Tommy-Did they ketch you, pag
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

The lithograph cAlandar, issued ly
the Russell & Morgan Printing Co, Of
Cincinnati, for 1891, is a "thing Of
beauty" and will be a Joy for one year
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

"What did you wear last .nightf
asked the celery.
"a lovely mayonnaise," replied the
lettuce. "And your"
II never was so mortified in sll my
life; | wasn't dressed at all" SAID the
celery. And the beet hlushed
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

The New York Heraldsays that ouly
three or four Of the fifteen hundred
newsboys to whom it gave a Christmas
dinner, and pea-jackQis thereafter
were found unable to write their
names.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

Mild, e#sl,, soothing and healing.
il Df sAges cAtarrh Remedy. oniy
50 cents BY dTpggisss.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
Agents Wanted For
The Advancing Kingdom
Or The Wonders Of FOrttJld History
RY REV. F. E TOWER.

This Book is IL W0,k of Absorbing
Interest not dry argument cni
cernnhg th correctness uf various tie
ories, but All EnleltAlning Book, writ
ten in u Clear and Picturesque style,
and in that Narrative fnrm which rem
de,s such bu0ks as "Ben Hur" and
rhe Prince of t,ouse of David" go
thoroughly popular AMI enjoyable. |;
Is reliable text look for the scholar
lhenloeian and Bible Students and in
-tructors. Tie comparison OF history
with prophecy reveal most startling
acts which must command attention
TT is UNlQUEl NOTHING LIKE
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
IT EVER BEFORE
PUBLISHED.

~ DLlC Ii Ell.
PASTORS will find it a Great Help,
giving them, in a lew hours OF
delightful reading, inf6rmatitl,
that can otherwise be- obtained
only by tedI'us searching
through many volumes.
SUPERlNrENDENTS nf Sunday
sehools should get it and see
that several copies are placed If
the Sunday school Library il
will do more good Than the
muititndinous novel,
TEACHERS of 'Sunday-schools .can,
not afford to be withputii. How
can they teach what is not clear
TO Their own mindsY schplars
will lie in erfsted not only in
the historical narratives, but the
magnificent illustrations.
STUDENTS Of History and the Bible
wAl'tind it Of unequaled interest
and valhe What ean he more
e important than to know the
real meaning III Gods last mes
sage to men and the true plan
Of the worlds historv2
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04
AGENTS.

Send quick 81 90 for costIy and ele.
CANT Canvassing Outfit. DON'T, waste
time writing for circulars. but secure
territory helnre it is given out Exclu
sive ierritnry 10 gnnd agents Renes.-
her. this is subject Of INT ENSE IN.
tEREST 10 all, IN the Grand Illus
tra,ions attract attention everywhere.
Address
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1891-02-04

A NEW DEPARTURE IN BOOK
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Sixteen pages Of OIL Color Lithographs
arc marvels Of heanty, without equals
They are alone well worth the price asked
for the book.
A grand o., ok to sell EVERY
BODY WANTS IT--Merchants, Me.
chanics. Fa mrrs, and all classes have
eagerly. awaited the appearance Of
this remarkable hook.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs Shepherd from Massachusetts
is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. w.
Green.
Fred Roberts returned from the
White M ountains last Saturday sick
with typhoid fever.
Mrs. E. T. Housh of Brattleboro
delivered an interesting temperance
lecture to small audience Monday
evening.
Mrs J. P Weeks and Mrs. VIM.
Clement were chosen delegates to the
Sunday school convention at New
port this week.
Mrs. VIM. Russlow was called to
Norwood, N. Y, last Saturday by
the sudden death of her grandson,
Guy Walker.
E. c. Woodward is greatly i'm
proving the looks of the store by
putting in new windows with large
lights of glass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
Special Notices.
Coughing Leads TO Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at one
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used by millions of mothers for their
children while teething. If disturbed
a sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth send at once and get
bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Depend upon it.
mothers. there is mistake about it. 1t
cures Diarrhoa, regulates the stomach and
bowels. cures wind collie, softens the gums,
reduces Inflammation, and gives tone and
energy to the whole system: Mrs. Wins
is pleasant to the taste and is the prescrip-
ton Of one of the oldest and best female ply
sicians and nurses in the United States, and
is for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents a bottle. Be and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
WEST BURKE.

Potatoes are rotting badly in this
vicinity; some fields would give a
large yield if sound, while others
will give not half as large a yield as
last year.
Wesley Farr of Newark was stay
ing at one of Mr.. Woodruff's near
sneighbors' on the night of this
sudden death, and the shock to him
was such that he died early Tues
/ day morning in much the same
manner a Mr.. Woodruff died.
Geo. w. Woodruff prominent
citizen of this place, died instantly
on Saturday night. He had been
away all day buying sheep and
lambs, and came home and went to
bed rather early, and died that
same evening before nine O'Clock.
His funeral was attended at the
Universalist church on Tuesday,
Rev. E. \. Hoyt of St. Johnsbury of
ficia ting. There was q much larger
attendance than was ever seen here
on a similar occasion before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-09-17
PASSUMPSIC.

A fine crop of rowen is being cut in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Mary A. Ballou of Boston is
with her mother for week S visit.
Rev. J. T. Buzzell is at the Sabbath
school convention at Newport this
week.
w. ]. Mcneil and wife of Alburgh
are visiting H. A. Beerworth's
family.
Judge Parks sold his dairy, IS
COWS, at auction on Monday; they
brought good prices.
Miss Josie Woods is teaching in
James Blair's district. Miss Blanche
Ballou is teaching in Willard Hills
district
The railroad company have
steam shovel at work in the gravel
pit here; the gravel goes all along
the line. A telegraph station has
been put in at the pit. The bridge
men are at work on the Peck bridge,
and the village is full Of boarders on
account of the two gangs.