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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
A CLEVELAND CLUB.
FEAGLES INNOCENT.
So Declares the Jury In His Case OF
Twelve Good Men and True.

So Declares the Jury In HIS case OF
Twelve Good Men and True.
Especial telegram to tho DIspatch.l
NEwBERN, Va, April Ave, the jury.
fnd the prisoner not guilty" Such was the
verdict which. at S:45 tonight, declared
William A. Feagles innocent OF the crime
of numbering John III. Caddall and re-
stored him TO his wife and children.
All day long the battle OF the lawyers
had waged. First j. 4. Moore had made
fierce assault upon the prosecution. This
attack was repealed by j. q. Wysor in an
eloquent and powerful speech. Then L. N.
Williams closed the contest on the part OF
the prisoner IN an earnest and impressive
appeal to the jury. and finally Common
wealth's-Attorney Pollock concluded the
argument in forceful, logical speech on
behalf of the State. The Jury ate sup
Der and retired to consider their verdict.
The courthouse had been full all day
long. but now it became perfectly jammed
with an eager, expectant crowd. In three
quarters of an hour the jury re-
turned. During the delay preceding
the announcement OF their YER
dict the prisoner appeared powerfully
affected. When the verdict was read part
of the crowd began to cheer, but were i'm
mediately stopped by Judge Williams.
Feagless friends are now rejoicing over
his acquittsl, and the town rings with
their cheers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
LYNcHsURe's ASSESSED PROPERTY
Stockholders In the Drug-MiIl Disagree
A"Rsd-Hst Democratic Club.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
LYycHBUIa, Va. April 2.-The assess
meut of property for this city was con-
Guided this afternoon. 1t will be several
days vet before an official estimate can be
made, but it is estimated by the commits
sioner that the total amount of personal
property is between 100000 and So, 400,-
900; real estate, $500, OOO-total, $lO,600,-
600.
There is q "kick" among the stock
holders of the drug mill here. At meet
ing held yesterday the committee on
proxies reported in favor of allowing the
Read Drug Company QimitedD to vote only
two fifths Of their stock as per resolution
passed by the company at aprevious meet
ing. The ysa-snd-nay vote being taken
the report was adopted by o vote OF LILO
to 494. Mr.. Read, however, claimed the
right to cast vote for every share OF
negative vote up to 1877. Mr.. Read made
protest against the scaling of his STOCK,
and then withdrew from the meeting. A
resolution was adopted authorizing 8
mortgage of 10000 on the drug-mill pro-
perty to raise funds to continue the busi-
ness. To-day Read published a card eau
tioning the public against loaning money
to the drug-mill on mortgage OF deed of
trust, aud claims the directors have no
legal hts to execute such trust.
CLEVELAND CLUB.
What is styled the "Red-Aot Demo-
cratic Cleveland Club" will be organized
here next week, and Senator Alex. Nc
Donald is the favorite for the presidency,
and will, IT is said. be elected as such.
Over 200 conversions have token place at
the College Baptist church here during
the past two weeks and many have Joined
the church. The total membership of the
College-Hill church 10 now 552, having in
creased over 300 under the psstorate of
Rev. c. G.. Jones within the past three
years.
The collections in this internal-revenue
district for the past week WAS $23,750.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
The Record of Crime.

ATLANTA. Ga. April 1.-The La Grange
post-office was entered by burglars last
night and robbed OF sl.SO0 In stamps and regis
beTs.
HOUsTOy, TEXAS, April 2.-Yesterday Walter
+. Shaw, arrested charged with the murder Of
Johnston, was told 10y the Sherifl that n man was
looking into the window Of the house and saw
him kill them. He thereupOn replied that If
that were 80 there was 10 longer any uss In de-
nying n. and no proceeded 10 confess that he
killed them both by cutting their throats with a
razor Ii was done for $40 that he wanted 10
get with which TO continue spree. Ho will
have hearing before the lower court, and II IL
believed he will plead guilty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
Trusts and Com Dimes.

NEW ORLEANS. La. April 1.-The rice
trust is attracting good deal of atten-
uor. anters. brokers, and others who con-
slider tue combine against their interests have
called a meeting for next Tuesday 10 take steps
10 conduct an active fight The four rice mills
In operation under tho trust have been shut
down. and the move is supposed 10 be induced
by a desire TO force up the price Of cleaned rice.
NEW ORLEANS, La, April 1.-The combine Of
cotton congresses in this city, with tho excep-
ton Of two concerns, has been completed. The
purct ase price n SIC. 100000. The syndicate
efiecting the combine will take charge May ISL.
1OEoSTo, ONT, April "A colossal deal was
sue essfully contaminated here this afternoon
in The purchase Of all the cotton mile OF the Do
mnion 10y wealthy syndicate OF Montreal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
sticks to His Colors.

WeHiSoroS. April 2.-Representatiye II.
". Everett, of Georgia, to-day received
' following telegram:
-Ile Peoples Party Executive Committee
Iu'. coIutyl AK whether you viii gowith them
n.t slrueIJ JOIN A. LIEBEY.'
lO tlls Mr. Everett replied:
" gauuot consistently sail under two flags. /
..l commission from the Democratic party,
emo mus, respect is coiors. / am an Alliance
4.t..u.rnt."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
posT-ofFIcE AND STORE BURNED.
Loss, 81, OOO-Coin Melted In tho Flames-
MIR. Ferrsll's Remains.
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.

Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
DANvIrLr, Va. April AIT an early hour
this morning the storehouse of James NJ.
Gatewood, at Gatewood's post-office. about
five mile. from this city, was totally de-
stroyed by FIRE. together with largo stock
of goods. In addition to this, $l25 in sil.
YER coin was melted in the flames, and all
the mail matter and stamps In the post
office were destroyed. The loss IS esti.:
mated at $4,000, with an insurance of
81. 400. The origin of the fire is unknown.
A telegram was received tonight FROM
Colonel Neal. who went to Detroit for the
remains of the late Thomas N. Terrell.
stating that he would leave that city this
evening and probably arrive in Danville
Monday morning. The funeral is an
nounced for Monday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
~ ruu cAPrrAL soxlwuAr IMPAIRED"

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 2.-kx-Secretary
Ksxstone-B Hank fame, was finally induced -
say that the capital hal been alightly impaired
owing TO leases In the Keystone Bank ana otner
sources and that the superintendent nAo IN
psny continued business Everything, 10 said,
xss bsssd on the report on tho standing q the
company 81 the close Of business on February
Sfsth. e already gwen The .oficers ana eireo-
tors OF the company were In consuisation ~ oey
to-day. ana they claim that they VIII b. able TO
make svsry defect good BY Monday morning
and resume busjne9A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
Sing heishl Sing hol The fight Is on;
Nov conc we 10 the test:
In choosing men to rule tho town,
Tnke care and get the best

Get rid Of one cold before You contract
another on top OF it or you may securely
establish the seeds Of serious Lung Com
plant before you are conscious Of danger.
Better prudently resort TO Dr.. ID. Jayne's
ExpectoraDt, an effective cure Tor Coughs
and Colds, and helpful alec for its healipg
influence on the Lungs and Bronchial
Tubes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
More Philadelphia Bank Trouble.
IBy telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l

PHILADELPHIA. April 2.-Shortly before
noon to-day State Bank Examiner krnm6-
haor suspended tho business OF the Mutual BANK
Ing. Surety, Trust, and Safe Deposit company.
Al 1917 Arch street, pending an Investigation Of
lie books and accounts The companys omcers
refuse information ~ to the nature OF tns sroo.
hle hut An employee states that 10 10 owing 70
Conflict between the company'srequirsmen ana
the state Law. The capital Of the co1cern u
SI 900, 900, OF which, IL lie said, 100000 has
been paid in and . second 100000 called for'
The sresident IL ID. p. Pancoast, NJ. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

A Public Benefit to Our Friends on the
Hill.
We know our friends will be glad
10 know that Mr.. George Parsley, corner
Twenty-Seventh and Marshall, has the
genuine B. Select Whisky for sale. Mr..
Julien Binford, 1906 east Main street,
has controlled this brand Of pure liquor
ever since 1867.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
sixteen Horsss Burned to Death.

ScorrsvrILE, April "A destructive ire
occurred on Thursday night about II
" EstontevIlle," eight miles above this place A
large barn and stables com bined, containing SIX.
teen valuable horses besides q largo amount OF
grain. we're completely destroyed by tho devour-
Ing element. Peyton s. Coles, Jr.. lived on the
Mace and manages his mothers affairs. Mrs
Coles IL living in Pennsylvania The loss IL very
heavy, a. some OF me horses wsrs dp,.o LIZ
mate being made. 30 far the origin Of tho nre
IA kuoWp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
Tilden's Pile.
fBy telegraph to the DisDatch.l

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, April 1.-The ap-
praiser of the estate of Samuel j. IIlden
filed bis appraisal In the Surrogatc's Court to-
day. Ills reports makes the total amount Of the
fortune Sj,2OOO00. which, after deducting be-
quests, expenses, Sc. leaves S3,20S,0O0 10 be
divided among the heirs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
Gratifying 70 tho ghbors.

Mr.. f. Ii. Pettus. corner Twentieth and
Franklin. has tho genuine b Select Wits
key. Mr.. Julien Binford has sold this
medicinal whIskey ever since 1867, end
there is no purer article to DO had.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
Hymeneai.

A license to wed was issued by County.
Clerk Burnett to JOHN L. MILLER. OF
Richmond. Va, and Miss THAlD ID.
WYNNE. of Augusta county. The nup-
tials were celebrated In the city last eve
ming.
STANTON, Va. March 20, 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
POLICEMAN SHOT BY A NEGRO.
A Jsii-Brsaker Killed bv Deputy
neutrality-suspicious. for Liquor Licsnss.
fsneciai telegram 70 the Dispatch-l

Sherin--Appitoetions Liquor L'esnses
Especial telegram to the Dispatch-l
CHARLOTTE, N. c.. April AIT l2:45
o,elock this morning Policeman Moran
was shot by an unknown negro and proba-
bly, fatally wounded.
were on their rounds they encountered
two misunderstanding negroes at the cor
ner OF College and Eighth streets. They
undertook to arrest them. but they resist
ed and one Of them shot Officer Moran IN
the breast. He was taken home In 9 car
Al ths nerro after having been shot him
al. and Oficef Killough gave chase 70 the
otner negro. but failed to catch him.
There q sfrong indignation felt against
the negro, and II he u captured be win be
dealt with summsrily.
~ SscAyzp S11Donxn mon
Novp reached The city at iats hour Last
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03


Both tho method and results whel
Syrup of Figs is taken; it il pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tam efsctually, dipeh colds, head.
achss and fsvers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs Il the
only remedy Of it, kind ever pro
ducsd, pleasing to the taste and 40
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it, action and truly beneficial in iH
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to al and have made Il the most
popular remedy known. =
byrup Of Fig i fer sale IN b0c
and 81 bottles BY al leading drug
sista Any rsliahle druggist who
may not have Il on hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
vishss to tzy Il Do not accept any
uhatituta.
CALIFORNIA re SxRUP co
$1,000: sAx :. faAsa'soo: go =, 49, :.
o. l-easWtv1YlespoeelEj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

The Bass Ale and Guinness Stout for
which Mr.. Julien Binford, 1896 east Nam
street, is sole agent, is selling rapidly. and
is considered superior to any other botthng
on the market.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
E.c.p. of . Giant Convict.

Correspondents OF the Richmond Dispascn-I
WELDON, N. c.. April "A giant convict,
six feet ten inches high, escaped rom tns
guards at Great Falls canal, near here. this
morning. The man was from Iredell coun-
ty, aud was IN for fifteen years. About
twenty guards are now searching Tor MIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
MARRIAGES.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at 25l9
east Franklin street, March 18th. at $50
o'clock, MISS CORA l.. GENTRY to Mr..
HENRY T.. VAUGHAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
AMISEHIENrS.
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g ILV Il Il L Il A.

liver TEA.
The Sunshine Band OF the Kings Daughters
will give a SILVER TEA al No. log east Grace
street on
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 5rH,
from 10 8 O'Clock. They Will be- glad 20 receive
All Wfriendlie folk" both men and women, who
will leave q silver coin In the bowl In the hall
Mrs. +. ID. Stezer, Mrs. i. l.. Moore,
Mrs. O. l.. Todd Miss Meta Potts,
Mrs C. NJ. Shields, Miss Louly Evans,
Mrs. Samuel REGISTER, Miss A. X. Walker,
Mrs Cannon Fleming, Miss Norma Walker,
Mrs. A, T. Donnan, Miss Bessie Pace,
Mrs, n. N. Jones, Miss Annie w. Moore.
Miss Precious Moore, Leader
ap Sit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
The woods are full Of candidates,
And 30, exc, is the city.
Alas, that all can not "get there;
Alas, and what pityl
The Weather.

The Weather.
tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. d. O.. April L.
| FLIR Forecast for Virginia and North
w Carolina for twenty-four hours
from midnight to midnight;
Fair weather till Monday: south winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

The WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
vas fair. pleasant, and considerably warm
or. At midnight the skies were clear.
Range of the Thermometer at the 'front.'
..4Il..a ..a.Aa.Ia...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
~CHRIsTADELPHIANCH CHURCH

Central Halp.-Ths notice In yesterdays Dis
PATCH that JAkRs LUxFoED would discourse st
IL A. n. to-day was unauthorized BY me.
JANIS LuxT0RD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

swSECOND Baptist CHURCH
corner Main and Sixth szssts).-Rev W. w.
tANpEul. tie PASTOR win preach - ~ 4. \
and r. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
nrsPECIAL SERMON FOR MEN

only at Old-Narkss Han SUNDAY. April 8, 1892,
at O'Clock r. NJ, by the eyanssliss, w. w.
SMITH. Come and hear him. You are all vel
come. Everybody shgll be made TO feel at homo,
and may the Holy Spirit lead many 70 come.
Thirty conventions last Sunday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

At Gutenberg. McCarty, Queen OF
rfumps. ssuntsref, Turk, Issbeils' Wsstmors-
Al GLOUCESTER: General Gordon, PAtroolss.
Rloqusnos. Monsoon. Annie b Van pyks'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

zAnrNI IxIELLIcxHon:
M1NIATUHB ALMANAC, Arm 8, 1854.
s g.. RE. ~. ...-.....: ssa niaz ina o.,s
Aeon ssss. .l1:4z xvcnins. ..... l0:01
MINIATUkE ALMANAC. Arn1L = ise1
Sun risss. 65I lis1 TfDh
sua sess;. ......... e:2s nomiue. .~......342ss
FORT or RICHAioSD. ASsn 2. lss2
ARArvxn
Steamer Arisl. Dsyo. Norfolk, merchsndiss
a.d psss.ngs,' = B. TstSm vlSs .s,snd S,..
schooner Fanass Brown, Hardcsstls, Charles
ton, phosphate roch. Richmond Chemical Works
SAILED
Schooner Chase, Pratt, Black ROCK. Conn. ~.
schooner AdcIa Corson, rnecrsoil. Bermuda
Hundred. 70 flnish loading lumber Tor New YORK.
PoRTosyEwPoRrNEws. APRIL 2 1904
lBy seiegrapnl
AwBlyxp.
Steamship Bsndc. Now Orleans.
Steamship Norgases Galveston.
Steamship Ermonarcb. FernAndins
Steamship Felfciana, PhIladephias
Steamship Guyandotte, NORFOLK
Steamship Chatham, Boston,.
Schooner y. @. Haynes. Norfolk.
SAILED.
Steamship Saturn, Boston.
Steamship Guyandotte. Now YORK.
Steamship Chatham. Baltimore.
PORToFwEsr POINT. APRIL 2, 1894
lBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
Steamship William Lawrence, Kervin, New
port News, passengers ami general cargo.
Steamship Richmond, Jonney, New YORK, gen.
eral cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, Bennett, Baltimore. pas
sengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Bono Leach, Liverpool, general
cargo.
Steamship william Lawrence, Norfolk, general
cargo.
Steamship Richmond, Norfolk, general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, Baltimore, passengers
and general cargo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
RIcuyoyp. Va, March 1e, 1892.

RICHMOND, VA, Martl 10, Io"1-F
A GENERAL MEETING OF TIE
N stockholders OF tho WARM SPRINGS VAL
LEY COMPANY, for tho purpose OF taking action
in regard 20 a proposed consolidation with tho
SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, and
for tho transaction OF such other business as may
lawfully come before the meeting, will be held &c
tho Office of tho Chesapeake aud Ohio Railway
Company, in the Pace building, Richmond, Va,
on THURSDAY, April 14th, al IL NJ. The trans
fer books will be closed at p. Al. on MONDAY,
April 4th, and remain closed until 10 A. ~
FRIDAY, April 18TH.
BY order OF tho Board OF Directors
NH I6-td G. 4. WELLFORD, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

SvENABLE-STREET CHURCH
corner Pickett and vsasble)- REV. BAyLus CApR.
fassor.--eundsy school ct $50 4. n. Preach
ing 81 IL A. n. and $40 =. X. Seats ns~ All
welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

RICHMOND, VA, March 10, 1892.
A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
"A stockholders Of the SOUTHERN IMPROVE
MENT COMPANY, for tho purpose OF taking nc
tion In regard 10 proposed consolidation With
the WARM SPRINGS VALLEY COMPANY, and
for the transaction Of such other business as may
lawfully come before the meeting, VIII DO held at
the ofioe Of tho Chesapeake and Ohio Hallway
Company, in tho Pace building. Richmond city,
on THURSDAY, April 18th, at L. N.
The transfer books will DO closed ut 5 Il. N: on
MONDAY, April Attn, and remain closed until 10
A. n. on FRID Az. April 18th.
By order Of tho Board OF Directors.
min I6-td c. T. WEXFORD, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

snels tie : 5 oiss,st-s ssals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

a.. .s.sasd 81 e.sy 8 : isss hsss q.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03

Sun risss. ....-..~ 6:5l Q
sun ssts. ..s.....ss G:35 Aofniu
noNn setA ...... la | Eyenia
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-07-25
BERGrIANN,S DEED.

bEltGN a NN'S DE ED
That was terrible spectacle in Pitts
burg Saturday. man with brains and
energy enough to raise himself in few
years from poverty to great wealth and the
useful employment of thousands of his
fellow beings, lies in his Office bleeding
from the wounds made by a savage assas-
sin. The assassin, an inferior specimen
Of the human race, an incompetent work
man, wild-eyed and sallow-skinned, with
brain turned by ideas which have no place
in healthy brains, and with illuminate
cartridge in his mouth, announces him
self as the ayenger of the wrongs of labor.
Of course organized labor hastens to de-
clare its innocence of any completely with
the awful deed and its detestation of it.
And it Is great relief to the
whole country that there is no connection
between Bergman and the Homestead
men discernible. He is an "individualist, +"
q man who believes in doing what he
pleases, and who in the carrying out of his
individuality doesn't stop at murder. He
made up his mind that it would be good
thing for Mr.. Frick to die, and he took the
responsibility of his death upon himself.
At last accounts he was only sorry that he
did not succeed in killing him. OF course
he is lunatic, but his insanity has great
deal of method in it, and 1t has been care
fully cultivated by him and others. 1t has
broken out violently in him. There Is
reason to believe that there are good
many others in this country affected in the
same way and tending toward an out
break.
Organized labor cannot be too earnest
and sincere in abhorring and repudiating
anarchy and anszca.a..SS. 7: las an equal
interest with capital in such action. Hon.
est labor cannot live in the same land with
anarchy any more than capital can. The
anarchists are not working for labor. They
are working for revenge and chaos, and
their villainies hurt labor quite as much
as they hurt capital. If the wretch Berg
mann had succeeded in forever stilling the
labor have profted therebya Is it good
thing for the world to have such a great
industrial general as Mr.. Frick slains Is
the villain who attempted to slay him in
any way friend of labors
The people of this country are deeply
shocked by what took place Saturday, and
many are afraid of what the future will
bring. But we must go on with hope and
courage. We can be certain of some
things, and one of them is that progress
will not be helped by such deeds as that of
Bergman. Those who do them are enc
mics of the. human race, and should in all
cases be treated as such.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-07-25
-------- ------=------------
HI WAS ALL RIGHT.
How the Young Man Won Over His
Hard-HearteY Dad.
from the Detroit Trib,lurl

How the Young Man Won Over His
Hard-HearteJ Dad.
From the Detroit Tribune
1t had been a hard struggle for the
gray haired man with a high collar to
send his son through college, and now
that the youth showed small aptitude for
wrestling with the stern realities of life
the fathers soul was greatly tried. And
now as they sat together and conyersed
the parents brow was knitted sternly.
The boy was eager; the man was cold.
"But 1 love her devotedlyI" the son
exclaimed.
The set lips of the father never moved
"I-I cannot live without her"
Something suspiciously like a sob
choked the utterance of the youth.
With flushed cheek and a downcast eye
he stood there, silent and sbashed. To
the elder the confession came like q blow
"You have said nothing of this TO me
before" The old mau's tones were very
chill.
.'No, sir, 1 hardly realized it myself un-
til now"
"Hush"
father, pale and frowning, stared vacant
ly through the window. The son still
stood with hanging head and trembling
limbs. A bill collector fitted into the
room, left u crap of paper and departed
unheeded. A boy thrust his head within
the door, offered to sell half a bushel of
matches for ten cents, and meeting with
no response, quietly withdrew.
"Paps."
In the anguish of his heart the youth
spoke in the affectionate vernsculsr of his
childhood.
"Forgive me-"
a dream.
"My boy" he groaned, my boy, 1
had not expected this of you"
The son pressed his handkerchief to
his eyes.
Marriage" the parent proceeded with
shaking voice, sis the most important
step in life"
The young mans frame was rscked with
the force of his emotion.
''But, father"
"Wait.n
They were silent again. Standing there
together hard would it be TO tell which
was laboripg under the greater distress.
my son, tell me the worst. Who is the
woman you think You love and who, you
say, loves you"
Through a mist of tears the boy looked
fearfully into his fathers face.
"Forgive me, pspa," he faltered. at 10
the-the hired girl"
Instantly the old man was transformed.
"Bless you, my child"
He was shaking heartily the nerveless
hand of his offspring.
81 am very glad. Ia
BE was fairly beaming with delight now.
"Was awfully afraid, you know, that