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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

Syrup"
For | hrOat andLungs

For hroat andLungs
81 have been i'll for
Hemorrhage " about five years,
shave had the best
rive years. medical advice,
and l took the first
dose in some doubt. This result
ed in few hours easy sleep. There
"wasno further hemorrhage tillnext
day, when I had a slight attack
which stopped almost Immediate
"ly. By the third day all trace Of
blood had disappeared and l had
recovered much strength. The
fourth day sat up in bed and ate
my dinner, the first solid food for
two months. Since that time l
have gradually gotten better and
am now able to move about the
"house. My death was daily ex-
"pected and my recovery has been
a great surprise to my friends and
the doctor. There can be no doubt
"about the effect of German Syrup,
as l had an attack just previous to
"its use. The only relief was after
!" the first dose" J.R. LoUGHHEAD,
Adelaide, Australia, %
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

"How IS your boy getting along at Kar.
vardh "Flrst ratio. He writes me that he
goes to Boston every night to study the
stars n-Boston Gazette.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

II HeUOy O"FUo"
all the ills and ailments that only
female flesh is heir to. 1t rests with
you whether you carry it or lay it
down. You can euro tho disorders
and arrangements that prey upon
your sex, with DR.. Pierce's Favor
ito Prescription. It's a legitimate
medicine, carefully compounded by
an experienced physician, and
adapted to woman's delicate organ
ization.
For all organic displacements and
weaknesses, accompanied by weak
back, bearing-down sensations, anu
for all uterine diseases, it's posi-
tive specific. It's guaranteed to
give satisfaction, in every case.
If it doesn't, you've only to ask
for your money and it's cheerfully
refunded. If it does, you'll want
to ask for nothing more. It's
the cheapest medicine you can use,
because you only pay for the good
you get. 1t improves digestion,
enriches the blood, invigorates
the system, and produces refresh,
ing sleep.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

SUFFERERS FROM CoUGHs, SORE THROAT,
etc, should try "BrViGn'S Bronchial IrocheS,"
n simple but sure remedy. Sold only ~
bOros. Price % cts.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

IT is very stupid boy that doesn't know
his lines when the trout season arrives
Du Bots (Pa.) Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

'',-o, !" s,ip the Boston girl, ~ can't say
that | enjoy thunderstorms, They are such
loud, lashy thinga ll--Brooklyn EAgel.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

SPRING announcements are In order
among tradesmen; even the organ grinder
takes q turn at it.-Yonkers Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

THE tugboat and the chiropodist are al
ways looking after tows.-Boston Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar,
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

A USEFUL combinaton-th needle and
thread.-N Y. Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

WHEN man gets in trouble II often
takes n round sum to square Matters
YOnkers Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

EVEN vinegar has to work to be worth
anything .-Pittsburgh Dispatch
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

TREES have n boughing acquaintance
Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

ONE man strikes for the right and anoth-
or writes for the strike philadelphia In-
Qpiyer
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

"ALL's fair in love and war and on street
cars,n said the conductor as he counted up
his fares.-St Joseph News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

If you want to sink money get into the
swim.-AtchisOn Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

WHEN bird dog starts in business he
generally carries his point
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

A COURT Of inQuiry-popping the ques
tion.-LOWell Courier
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

A PRISON warden should not be judged b,
the company he keeps.-Boston Courier
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

No Opium in Piso's cure for consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

THE centipede doesn't know what ruin Is |,
no has never yet been on his last legs
Binghamton Republican.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

BEGINS with foolishness-tho month OF
April
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

WHERE they have frequent balls-or
bowling alleys.-N. y. Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

A BOY can often make an earring with a
yvhistlp
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

JAGs wonders if time would fly so rapidly
II more people were on it.-Elmira Gazette.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

"TME deliberately thrown away"-a
clubs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28
ONE ENJOYS

v a. - - ~
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable tC the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. nv
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

Sinking club debts is one means of be-
coming well "posted ~ ashiugton Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

Done by turns altes.-EveningWis-
consin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

WISE medical men do not treat somnam.
bulism rs pillow e.-Boston Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28
nRlCKLy Ash
I BIT 7 :RS

One OF tho most important organs Of The
human body Isl the LIVER. When ittailsto
properly perform lis functions the entire
system becomes deranged. The BRAIN,
KIDNEYS, STOMACH, BOWELS, all refuse
10 perform their work. DYSPEPSIA, CON.
STlPATlON, RHEUMATISM, KIDNEY DIS.
EASE, etc., are the results, unless some.
thing Is done 10 assist Nature In throwing
of The impurities caused by The inactlon
OF a TORPID LIVER. This assistance 80
necessary will be found in
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28

IN case of draft in time OF war, the
most pleasing kind of martial music is sub
sti-tute Lowell Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1891-05-28
PriekIY ash Ritters p!

PF!CKEy ASH D9tE5ES !
II acts directly on the LIVER, STOMACH
and KIDNEYS, and by It's mild and cathartic
effect and general tonic qualities restores
these organs to sound, healthy condition,
and cures all diseases arising from these
causes. II PURlFlES THE BLOOD, tones
up the system, and restores perfect health.
Iiyour druggist does rot keep II ask him to
order II for you. Send &c stamp Tor copy o.
THE HORSE TRAINER" published by US.
PRlCKLY ASH BlTTERS CO.,
ssle Proprietors. ST. LOUIS. mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31
IRRIGATION PAYS.

Senator INGALLS,, Hon. X. r. q. WILSON, tx
Gov. Sn.ss wooDsoS, and many other prominent
men, after investigation, have inyt sted In the
shares of the
UvaIds Irrigation NJ rG 4 Water Co.
which Is now constructing an extensive system OF
canals in UvALDE COUNTY. TEXAS. Capital.
q, 900 900 90. divided into 5000 shares OF 3
per cent PREFERRED cumulative stock, and 900
shares COMMON stock par 500.
Profits will be large and certain.
The Company OFT re TO the pub lie $500 shares OF
the preferred stock ut Ss1 per share, and 500
shares common stock at 500 per share.
WAHHINGTON TRUST co. of New York +,
REGISTRAR and Transfsr Agent,
o whose order all checks should be made.
A kiny-Psge Prospectus will be sent
free upon request bv the uninterrupted agents.
THE N. Y, BOND a lNvESTMENT co ,
GuBxRT ELLIOTT, President.
400 Broa way, New York. or
aug2id4wimo az OIive'st., 81. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31
vns Close OF the as q Hot Race.

WIN ounR WatchmAkef IN the VAN, tine
mare second and Snowstorm third, Long
sy~ss q long fourth. In this order but
With Nancy b. close second they passed
the stand in AL
Volunteer Out, Van Hslmout an Easy
Winner 10 the 3.28.
With the exception Of . little brush neal
The end Of this race WAS most interesting
for Van Helmont was an easy leader and
winner All the way round. The time BY
quarters vas - follows: One quarter
mile. ~; half, | Il; three, quarters, l.55
mile. . - l-2. After this heat handsome
three year-old owned by DR.. L. J. Crookei
vas brought out and driven around the
track for the first time in his life. He has
very pretty gait and received much
praise.
Youosw atohm sksrwlns First Money
in2 As,
TIE race WAS quite interest ing. Youns
Matchmaker again went to the front
Nancy B. broke, the gravel oank WA
passed IN 3si. Then Snowstorm came "
on the leader Is the stand was passed IN
III hv" close brush between the
"o' down came Nancy B. and went 'econ'
and hot fight occurred. The three
quarters were made in / So Then came
great struggle. Young Matchmaker wor
10 2Wi Nancy Is. Just beat ont Snow
"''m and Long"ay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31

The favorable impression produced or
the first appearance Of the agreeable liquid
fruit remedy Syrup Of Figs . few years age
has been more than confirmed by the pleas
ant experience Of sll who have used i. and
the success Of the pfeprisfofs and msnntac'
turers, the California Fig Syrup Company
aus3ld&w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31
8orrr

SOMERSET.
Nadi.on-Aug. Is, to the wife Of George File
brown, sou.
PISCArAQufs.
Parkmsn-Asg. Is. to the wife Of Benjamin
wentworth, . son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31

1--WE HXNJO4S
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn eaectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gistA- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. K new y0ax. nv
mAvtdAviy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31

As the sun is superior to the
stars, so DANAs is superior 10
all other Sarsaparillas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31
Marrito.

ASDRosC oGGIN.
Auburn-Aug. 10, James d. Fadden and Mist
Mabel J. Niles.
FRANkLIy.
Jay-Aus. S, George II. Strout AID Hiss Aifaoa
n. Van. both of Canton.
WASHINGTON.
Cslsis-Aug. u, Fred r. Doten and Mics Jcns ie
Hall.
WALDO.
4 l-nity-Aug. s, Henry Seavy. and Mrs. AdeIl
Smart.
WASHINGTON.
steuben-Aug. q, by Rev. Mr.. Hanson, 3. ,
Overlook. n D., o. Sieuben and Miss Cora L.
smith Of Bar Harbor.
YORK.
1ipinr,ou-Aug. 30, VIII I. Weston. Of Clevc
land, Ohio, and Aise Matte A. lhomPeon' O
fiminston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-08-31
1rif0.

qieo.
FRASKLIN.
A.on-Aus. :. Horatio s. Haines. aged q
OxronD.
n rway-Aug II, Mrs.. Edward Morse, aged q
years- ass q alsisi
GoMBESKr.
North Ansou-Ass. "A, Ros aadAl Z. tavsse
aged ~ years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

FIDELITY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY,
l21 and I2S Fourth ave-,
PITTsBURG. November . 1891. }
V'HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
Il HOLDERS of the Fidelity Title and Trust
, Company will he held at its Office on THURSDAY,
November Il, 1891, at O'Clock NJ. for the pur-
pose of receiving the annual report holding the
election Of Is Directors to for the ensuing
year, and the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
nol-ls-2 46sI0,II.I2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
DIVIDEND,

A SECOND DIVIDEND TO CREDITORS OF
a Penn Bank. OF Pftfsburg Of a. PER CENT
will he paid at the office of James Dickson. No. 9s
November Ii, 1891, Checks by mail If desired
HENRY WARNER
nolo-e3 Assignee of Penn Bank.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
Talk of the Town.

Two large show windows literally packed
with loose diamonds and also mounted in
ear drops, lace pins, hair pins, bracelets,
pendants, necklaces, rings and studs
The elegant display and sale wiil con-
tinue all this week, and 1 cordially invite
the public to examine these fine diamonds
on which 1 pride myself of being the hrst
direct importer in this city. NY thanks
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon me.
I still continue to superintend the sale
personally and assist purchasers in their Sc
lecticn.
Persons so desiring can call now and
make their selection for the holidays and
have the goods laid away free of charge.
NJ j. SMIT,
311 Smithfield street,
TTssu Opp. New Postofice.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

YOUNG MEN and women who wish to thor
l. oughly qualify themselves as stenographers
and typewriters have constant calls for persons
who have learned shorthand and typewrting thor
oughly to fill good positions my school occupies
three entire floors: there four instructors and
50 typewriters are used: the conductor has had an
experience of over quarter of century as official
verbatim stenographer for courts and State Legis-
lures; nothing else is taught in my school to de-
tract attention. For full particulars and catalogue
call on or address A. NJ. Martin. 4l2 Wood st.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

P1rTsBURG. CINCINNATI CHICAGO AND
ST. LoUIS RAILWAY COMPANY.
PIrrsBUR RG. PA. October 80. 1891.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS COM
Il PANI have this day declared dividend of
TWO C2l PER CENT, clear of taxes upon the pre-
ferred stock. for the six months ending June 30
1891. out OF the net profits, payable in cash on and
after November 90 1891, at the Office of the Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company, New York, 10 the
preferred stockholders or their legal representa-
tves, as they may stand registered upon the books
of the company at O'Clock r. NJ. November 10,
1881.
The transfer books will close November 10 and
opcn on November 20 1891.
Dividends may be collected by sight draft on the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company, No. q WILL
lam street New York City.
T. H. B. MCKNIGHT,
Treasurer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
Manufacturing sites For Sale.

MANUFACTURlEG sITES-several desirable
W1 manufacturing properties, with and without
buildings and machinery on lines of railroads and
rivers. T. II. Dickson, 96 Fourth av,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

F Dip,dy advertisements one dollar per
square for one Insertion Classified real estate
advertisements on this page ten ensts psr line
for each insertion, and none taks for lsss than
Airty ce,lts
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

Business Opportunities Wanted.
extraordinary-Wln exchange
w patent device for railroads for unencumbered
property. we'll located. Inquire Parker Smith,
Jeannette, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

T OCUsT ST.. Sixth ward. Allegheny. new two
i ! story brick residence II rooms bath, ELECTRIC
bells, fine chandeliers, plate glass windows, all
conveniences: will be sold at cost to quick buyer;
good reasons for selling. Samuel W. Black Co.,
90 Fourth ay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

ALLEGHENY-Will sell cheap for cash, or ex-
n change for good farm of so to 100 acres. near
railroad. an excellent modern frame house of
rooms complete in every detail, and finely located
paved street. close to electric cars, Allegheny
(3-5-99); Also good brick house of rooms. on lot
30xl4O feet; nice Allegheny location: choice invest
ment tg 5S-259)' Charles Somers & Co., f2s Fourth
avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
b. & b.
MEETINGS AND NOTICES.

Meetings
NOTICE-THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
~ stockholders of the Pittsburg Traction Com
pany will be held at the company's Office 80 Fifth
avenue, on MONDAY, November 16, 1891, at II A.
M, for the election Of directors for the ensuing
year, and for such other business may be
brought before the meeting. Transfer books Will
be closed from the 4th TO the 17th inst.
no4 e9-D j. G. TRAGGARDH, Secretary.
MEMBERS OF GENERAL TAYLOR LODGE.
WI No. 50, A. o. u. W, requested TO meet
AZ their hail. corner Fourteenth and Carson sts.,
S. S., WEDNESDAY, November IL, at O'Clock
sharp, 10 attend the funeral of our lGte brother,
James Penny.
Members of sister lodges cordially invited to at
tend.
By order of
no1e-95 j. D. CAREY, NJ. W.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10
CHOICE PROPERTIES.
:, FOR SALE.
EAST END DWELLINGS.

81 0EEIvy street, between Ellsworth and
V7,SoV Fifth avenues. cozy seven-room
frame, modern style, hall. bath, laundry,
stationary tubs. slate mantels, tile hearths,
etc. on corner lot; 26 or 5o1loo iees; very
81 500-Copeland street, asphaltum paved
Yo,ovV and severed, substantial six-room
frame, bath, inside W. c., gas, ETC.; lot 25xl00
feet, one square from Fifth or Duquesne car
lines. Fol. 141.
90 Q0l-Osceola street, new nve-room
VS,OOV frame, finished attic. slate man.
tells, hall, good cellar, water, etc.; front and
back porches; one square from car line.
S9 50l)-Broad street. near Negley avenue,
Vo,oVV substantial seven room frame,
water, gas, ETC.; lot 30xl20 feet.
3S 500-Near P. z. r. and electric lines. new
Vo,oVo sixroom Queen Ann frame, recep.
tinn hall, bath; W. C., slate roof. severed; lot
* 500HOn paved and severed street, near
VoJoVV cable and electric lines, new nine.
lights and bells, two W. c.'s, stationary wash
hearths. Fol. 1885,
N6 -Margaretta street, asphalt paved
YojVVV and severed street, near Highland
avenue, new nine-room frame dwelling hall,
bath, two ". c.'s, inside shutters, both gases
electric lights, ETC.; lot 3oxllO feet. Fol. 148.
NR MrOn asphalt paved and severed
Vo,oUo street, near S. Highland avenue,
substantial nine-room dwelling, hall in CEN
renting for 5000 per annum. Fol. 1885,
81 000-O'Hara street, near electric cars and
Xt,Voo P. r. R., elegant new ten-room and
reception hall Queen Ann dwelling, contain
ing bath, laundry slate mantels, tile hearths,
electric lights and bells, furnace and all
NJ. F. NIPPLE & CO.,
no526-rrsu 96 Fourth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

Suburban. Restdences For sale.
DEAVER-For sale or exchange for city property,
ID substantial, elegant built Beaver residence. 10
large rooms. commanding superb views; marble
titled mantels. natural gas, electric light fixtures
bells, etc., hot and cold water, range, billiard
room, wine and fruit cellars. laundry, furnaces.
inside shutters, large veranda. with entrancing
trees and shrubbery stone walks and drves close to
electric street and three RAILROAD stations female
stabling, carriage house. vegetable cave. etc. at
less than cost price, Inquire of Ed. Wittish. 40
Grant ST., Pittsburg,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

A LARG GE tract of land In Eastern Kentucky,
n handy to rail and river, transportation we'll
tmbered and underlaid with 2o-foot vein af flint
clay, equal or superior TO Mt. Savage clay; also
large quantities Of white sand stone and marble;
win exchange the whole of this for improved real
estate. or sell one-fourth interest to live active
of the land. Address Box r. New Brighton, Pa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-10

Allegheny Residences For Sale.

A NEAT tidy dwelling close to the parks in Al
"A legheny, one-half square from electric cars;
eight coy rooms with Nth, bath, gas and water etc.
ceedinsly pleasant place for q home; price only
s. 700. Particulars from Jas. W. Drape Co., 2la
Wood ST., Pittsburg.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-05-29
$40 SING ckMEreRY.
low Dead MalefAc:ors Arc Laid Dat and
Buried.


Upon grassy knoll on the out.
skirts of Sing Sing and overlooking
;he grandly picturesque Hudson is the
graveyard OF those convicts to whom
Heath has granted a reprieve. 1t lies
a quarter of II mile northeast Of the
state prison, and between tho resting
place and the river runs the railroad
The little treeless. leaae5s cemetery
cannot be seen by the passengers, nor,
owing TO its obscurity. can it be seen
from the decks of the steamboats, or
luxurious yachts against whose hulls
ripple the waters OF the magnificent
stream on whose banks stand the many
splendid mansions of fortunes favored
Dnes.
1t is n desolate place. Is this plat of
ground in which lie tho bones of those
unhappy mortals whose crimes led Co
The convict stripes and the humiliating
ball and chain. The arena is not over
one acre, and il is neither walled,
fenced or hedged in. Stray cattle and
vagabond hogs may trample over the
little mounds Of earth raised above the
ElNbNto Va lilS QtSJI. llGIO II nllLllCT
weeping willow nor tree Of any kind
TO mark the sacred spot. The SHOWS
OF winter and the fierce rays Of the
summer sun beat upon the unprotected
strips of ground which contain all thai
was mortal of some mothers darling.
Not single stone slao , there visible
and not II gravestone o. coping AT
the head OF each grave however. is "a
wooden board painted a slate color,
and upon this board, fashioned by con-
vict hands, are the name, date OF
death and age OF the deceased. The
prison records show the crimes for
which the dead convicts were bereft OF
liberty, citizenship and the respect OF
their fellow-men, but the cloak OF char
lily and the instincts Of humanity and
common decency surround the death
and burial of these erring ones.
When grim death has issued ticket
of leave the convict is stripped OF his
prison garb.
A dead convict is clad IN clean
underwear and white pleated shirt.
said Warden Brush. Our chaplain
holds burial service and the body is
carried to the grave by other convicts,
an officer accompanying them"
Borne to the cemetery by convicts-
lowered into the grave by con vict
hands, And in order that none of the
six convicts bearing their late comrad
TO the grave shall attempt to escape.
the officer who accok panies the fun ,ral
oortese goes armedp with riifo and re-
volver!
a more dreary, desolate spot can
hardly be found than this little co IN
try convict cemetery, lying midway
between the pretty village of Sing
Sing and the walls OF the state prison.
on which sentries continually mount
guard. II g strip rarely visited 10y
human beings. Even the children
avoid ii. The wooden elabs show hat
most OF the convicts died young and
the majority of them under the age OF
so.