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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
MARRIED..

At the residence OF the bride, near
Summit Point, February %. 1892, by
Rev. A. A. p. Neel, Mr.. joan w.
HANsRorH. OF Morgan county, w.
Va, and Miss ALICE V. ROBERTS, oil
Jefferson county.
At "Sunnyside, the residence OF
the brides parents, near Charles
town, February D, 1892. Mr.. JOHN h.
BANE and Miss ANNIE BURRIss CoNK-
LYN, daughter of Mr.. Chas. G. Conk-
Ign.
In Charlestown, on Thursday even
ing. February %. 1892 by Rev. n. p.
Hamill. Mr.. RICHARD H. TAYLOR and
Miss DELLA AVIS. youngest daughter
of the late Capt John Avis.
At the Presbyterian Manse. in
Charlestown, February 4. 1892, by Rev.
A. c.. Hopkins, Mr.. ANDREW K. ROB
ERTsoS and Miss REBECCA MANUEL,
both of Charlestown.
At the Southern Methodist Church
in Unionville. February %. 1892, by
Rev. j. r. Van Horne. Mr. MATTHEW
b. MYERS and Miss CLARA SHIRLEY,
daughter of Mr.. John J. Shirley, both
of Jefferson county.
At the Parsonage. by Rev. A. M.
Cackley. OF the NJ E. Church South,
in Martinsburg, FebruarvA, 1892, Mr.
GEORGE C. KILMER and Miss MINER
VA MASTERS, both of Berkeley coun-
ty.
At the Southern Methodist Parson-
age. in Martinsburg. February Is,
1892. by Rev. A. NJ. Cackley, Mr.. WIN.
E. HAMILTON, OF Pennsylvania, and
Miss ANNIE V. NoAKEs, OF Martins
burg.
In MartinsburG, February %. 1922.
by Rev. II. J. McKeefry. Mr.. JACOB
HARSH and Miss CLARA SCHAD. both
of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
covoty suodoy School Convention.

Pursuant to published call, meet
ing OF representatives of various Sun
day schools in Jefferson county was
held in the NJ. E. Church South in
Charlestown on Thursday last, for
the purpose of organizing a perma-
nent convention, auxiliary to the
State SundaySchoolC Convention. Rev.
A. A. P. Neel was elected temporary
chairman. Religious exercises were
conducted by Rev. r. X. Lewis, OF
Harper's Ferry. Rev. g. R. Hodge
was elected temporary secretary.
On motion Of Rev. H. P. Hamill it
was decided that pastors and all OIL
GERS and teachers and delegates con-
nected with Sunday School work
should be enrolled as members. Rev.
| Mr.. Neel made statement OF the
object in view in organizing the con-
vention. Addresses were also made
by Rev. Mr.. Read, Mr.. Derr, Rev. q.
R. Hodge and Rev. r. K. Lewis. The
members OF the convention present
were then enrolled.
On motion three members were ap-
pointed to report constitution ana
bylaws. The same committee was
given power to report on officers Tor
! permanent organization. Rev. MIR.
Read, Mr.. Derr and Mr.. r. w. Kearns
were appointed, and instructed to re-
port at tie afternoon session. The
convention adjourned to meet at 2
o'clock.
The convention reassembled p.
H.. Rev. A. A. p. Neel in the chair
Religious exercises conducted by Rev.
G.. X. Hodge. Minutes OF the morn
ing session read, corrected and APP
proved. A number Of names were
added to the list Of members. The
committe OH constitution and by
laws and permanent organization re-
ported. The following officers were
reported and accepted: President,
Rev. A. A. p. Neel Vice Presidents,
J. ID. Derr, Rev. K. X. Lewis, K. w.
Kearns. Samuel Barr and Rev. II. p.
Hamill; Secretary, G. F. Gallaher;
Treasurer, d. A. Phillips; Executive
Committee, Rev. q. X. Hodge, L. l..
Hyatt, n. S. j. Strider, Rev. d. NJ.
Moser, A. ID. Barnes.
frha consultation ap6 hv-la
were read, amended and adopted.
The constitution names the organiza-
ton the Sunday School Convention
of Jefferson County, West Virginia, "
and provides that it shall be composed
Of all the pastors in the county and
two delegates from each Sunday
school. Its object is to encourage
and stimulate Sunday school work
ers, to promote harmony and tho
rough cooperation among the schools
of different denominations OF chris
tians, and il possible to reach every
family in the county and bring all
children and youths into the Sunday
school. The executive committee Is
empowered to appoint the time for
holding the next convention, and 1t is
also made its duty to provide a pro-
gramme and secure speakers for each
annual meeting.
The President-elect, Rev. Mr.. Neel,
entered upon his duties and delivered
a brief, but able and earnest address.
The Secretary-elect, Mr.. c. Frank
Gallaher, was duly installed.
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Read it was
ordered that the selection of place
for the next meeting Of the conven-
ton be left to the executive commit
tee.-Spi1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

A good deal of humorous comment
was made by members of the House
of Representatives last Friday upon
a rather singular coincidence. On
February 26, 1890, the Republican
majority of the House Of the Fifty
first Congress called up the contested
election case of Atkinson against
Pendleton. from the first district OF
West Virginia, and upon the following
day Mr. PendletOu was ousted from
his seat and Mr.. Atkinson WAS duly
installed Il member of the House
Friday while the House was consider
ing the Pennsylvania contested case
OF Craig versus Stewart, Mr.. Pendlr-
ton was called to the chair and WELD
ed the gavel during the discussion.
Two years ago Mr.. Peudleton was
taking leave of his colleagues, Friday
he was presiding over their delibera-
tons.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Spring Styles for Ladies.

Our lady friends who wish TO be properly
and hshionably dressed would do well TO
glance over the monthly Fashion Letter In
Ia Mode de Paris, ""Albun des Modes" or
ala Mode" the fsvorite fashion journals.
Ladies' would do well to patroniIe these
Journals. which are not only reliable, but are
now considered the Standards OF Fashion
wherever they are known. The Practical
Lesson on Cutting given oh month in cal
bum des Modes" and LA Mode de Paris "a
intended to explain fully how to make the
new styles as soon as they appear. LA
Mode" is good family journal, price Sl.5O a
year. LA Mode de Paris" and "A lbum des
Modes" are intended for more general use,
the subscription for each being $3.50 year
To every subscriber for either OF these jour =
nails who pays a years subscription In adj
vance will be given a Premium Book on
"DressmakIng Simpliiied," valued at $500
Failing TO obtain these journals from your
news agent sent for them direct To A. Nc
Dowell & Co., West 18th Street, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

Timothy Higgins, a Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad engineer, was found
Tuesday living beside the track about
one mile from Gun berland on the
Pittsburg Division Of the road. His
body was cut completely in half and
otherwise horribly mangled He was
riding as a passenger in one OF the
coaches and was on his way home,
when in passing from one coach to
the other he slipped and fell under
the wheels
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Along the Iron Rails.

Along the Iron Rails.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works
will begin in a few days the delivery
of forty new engines for the Balti'
more and Ohio Railroad. The con-
tract for the engines was given about
three months ago, and before the end
Of the present month it is expected
that all Of them will be delivered and
in service. They will be turned over
to Superintendent Of Motive Power
Hazelhurst, whose drawings are fol-
lowed in their construction.
The statement OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company for the
month Of January, 1892, shows gross
earnings 800, 941.6o, an increase of
IS, 43s. So, as compared with the cor
responding month Of last year; e1'
penses Gncluding taxes 1888, 1868,
an increase Of $25, 6S6.l IS: net earnings
S167, 755. 13, decrease Of $50, 24762.
At Shenandoah, Va, the other
night, a strange colored man laid
down Oh a plank that was placed over
the pit where live cinders from loco
motives were deposited. During the
night the plank burned through, the
man dropped into the pit and was
burned to death.
The annual report Of the Cumbe r
land Valley Railroad Company for
1891 shows net earnings on main line
and leased roads Of $1S5, 3SS.77. After
deducting interest on bonds, State
taxes and dividends paid, and real
estate, a net income Of $9,051.20 re-
manned.
The b. & o. Railroad has issued an
order requiring it's employees to use
watches Of a certain grade, which
must be regularly submitted for in
spection.
The b. s. o. will run the last OF it's
popular excursions to Washington
and Baltimore next Thursday, the
10th Of March.
The Norfolk g. Western has leased
the Roanoke Southern Railroads.
very important acquisition.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Died BY HIS Own Hand.

Died by HIS Own Hand.
dispatch from Fredericksburg,
Va. dated February Goth, says:
"John G. Mason, prominent lawyer
and well-to-do citizen OF this city,
committed suicide to-day by shooting
himself in the right temple with a
thirtv-two caliber old-fashioned Colt s
revolver. The deed was committed
in his room, and, from appearances,
he was standing before the bureau
when it was done. He was fifty-four
wears OF age, and leaves two sisters
Mrs. Lucy A. Webb, of Washington,
and Mrs. Alexander, Of Augusta, ia.
No reason is assigned for the deed,
and no papers were left by him stat
ing why he did it. The deceased was
twice married, and neither OF his
wives survive him; nor were there
any children by either His first wife
was Miss Boteler, of Shepherdstown,
and his second, Miss Roberta Muir
daugh, daughter Of the late DR.. Rev.
E. c. Murdaugh, OF this city. Mr..
Mason graduated at the University oil
Virginia in 1854 with honors, and has
been pracricing in this city since 1872
He was also commemorative attorney
for three terms"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Burglars Are A-Burgiing.

A gang Of burglars has been oper-
ating i'm this section for a couple OF
weeks past, and so far have managed
to escape all attempts to capture
them. Last Thursday they blew open
the safes in the stores of II. '. Hud-
son and F. w. Berry at Luray, but
only got about S25 in money, though
they also carried off pistols and other
light articles.
What was probably the same gang
visited Frederick Sunday night and
opened the safe of the Union Man
ufacturing company, securing S27 5O.
The Waterman shot at them and OF
ficers got on their trail, but the ras
Gals are still at large.
Here's another one at Charlestown,
an account Of which we clip from the
Spirit: A daring burglary was com
mitted at this place last Saturday
evening. Between six and seven
o'clock, whilst the agent was at sup
per, burglars gained entrance to the
N. & w. depot by prying up the lower
sash Of the south office window, broke
off the knob OF the combination to
the safe, drove in the combination
lock with a chisel or bar Of some kind
so as to free the bolts, then easily
turned the bolt knob and opened the
safe. broke the small drawers open
and secured about two hundred ana
FIVE dollars in money. The job evil
IDENTIFY occupied but few minutes
and was the work of experts in the
business. Four strangers, thought
to be the gang who did this job, took
supper at VIM. Furr's restaurant
shortly before six o'clock Saturday
evening. They were, as we are In
formed, we'll dressed in black SUITS
wearing sack coats and SLOUGH and
plug hats, and had smooth faces
Only one of the party wore an over
coat, and VIM Furr, in assisting the
wearer on with it after his meal, no
ticed that the pockets were well hileo
and that it was very heavy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
cranos Officers Elected.

AT a meeting Of Forest Grange, Pa
irons of Husbandry, last Friday, the
following officers were elected Mas
ter, C. H. Knott; Overseer, j. Will
Taylor Lecturer, E. Fl. Remnant
Steward, D. G. Moler; Assistant Stew
ard, NJ. NJ. Skinner; Chaplain, s. NJ.
Knott; Treasurer. Geo. w. Osbourn;
Secretary, Geo. s. Knott; Gate-keep-
or. John C. Reinhart; Pomona, Mrs.
s. T. Knott; Flora, Mrs. s. g. Knott
Ceres, Mrs. Irene Beasley; Lady As
sistant Steward, Mrs. Lucy koontz.
The Grange will hereafter hold Its
NEE tings in the hall at Moler's Cross
Roads, as it is more convenientloca
ton than the former place OF meet
ing. The Grange hall will probably
be sold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves ill, that they
are not affected with any disease, but
that the system simply needs cleans
ing, is to bring comfort home TO their
hearts. as IA costive condition Is easily
cured by using Syrup OF Figs Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

The York Match Company, of York,
Pa, have sold out their plant TO the
Diamond Match Company Of Chicago,
which controls all factories in the
country. The price realized was
5000. 900. The plant was valued at
$50, 900. The works Of the York Match
Company were the largest in the
United States outside of the combi-
nation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
PERSONALS.

DR.. I. 8. Tanner, the well-known
physician of Shepherdstown, has
been seriously i'll of pneumonia dur
ing the past week, although at this
writing he is reported to be slightly
better. His many friends anxiously
hope for his recovery.
Mr.. w. C. Lambert, Of Washington,
was in town on Wednesday,. He re-
turned home the. same evening to
take position in the government
printing Office to which he has just
been appointed.
Mr.. Henry j. Sperow. son OF Mr..
Geo. IT, Sperow, near Vanclevesville,
has gone. with some other young men
of that vicinity, to seek his fortune in
the West. He will locate at Spring
field, Ill.
Mr. Benjamin Miller, Of the we'll
known lumber firm OF Libbey, Bit
finger g. Miller, Of Washington, was
III SucpllSIuSlOWh idob WCCh VII cusi
ness.
Messrs. VIM. H. Billmyer and Hen
ry Shepherd have been in New Or
leans the past week or two on a pleas
ure trip.
Miss Irene Smith has been visiting
Mrs. A. s. Reynolds in Shepherds.
town the past week.
Col. J. Garland Hurst, Of Harper's
Ferry, the popular candidate for
high sheriff, was in town on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Clever, OF Baltimore, is here
visiting her brother, Rev. George q.
Everhart.
Miss Alice Pendleton has returned
home from a most pleasant visit to
Pittsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
BeachleY & Co.

sell Blankets. Comforts. Dress Goods, La
dies and Misses Coats, Shawls. Carpets, on
Cloths, Art squares, window shades, shoes,
Boots KubDers, Hats, caps, Underwear.
Sewing Machines. sugars. Conees. Teas,
spices, Meat. QueenswaTe, GlasswaIe anu
many things that cannot be named. TO ANA
see and you Will surely Oe pleased.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Rev. Vim. Hollished.

Pastor OF the Presbyterian church of Sparta,
y. j.. voluntarily writes strongly In favor OF
Hoods Sarsaparila. He says: Nothing ]
know o will cleanse the blood, stimulate the
liver or clean the stomach like this remedy.
know OF scores and scores who have been
helped or cured Ly II"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

A special dispatch from TeIarkana,
Ark, saws: Edward Coy, colored, who
on last Saturday assaulted Mrs. Hen
~ Jewell, a respectable farmers wife,
with a FIVE months old child at the
breast, at her home, three miles
southeast OF TeYarkana, was burned
10 death at the stake on Saturday ar
ternoon in the presence of 5000 per
sons
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
b e a CHI / 4 Y =,
HAGERS TOWN, MD.
The Election is Over.

Now buy your Blankets. Uvercods, Ladies
aud Misses Coats, Underwear Hud ali W N
ter Goods, so that you may toe comfortable
during the winter. Beaculcys STOCK II ma
meuse and prices low.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
so Nice New Market Goats

AT Beachley 4 Co.'S: price Si.S; Former
prices, - 10 SO. All other coats tot ladies
and children very cheap. Go anu see him be-
nu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Unexpected Snow.

Beachlcy & Co. are fully prepared To sell
YOU ali the Rubber shoes, Boots, Legsiuss
Iiossamers. Mems Rubber Coats, mbteiias,
&C. Vt prices that cannot De uudrrsold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Notice..

The public is cordially invited to at
tend a meeting OF the Grover Cfeve-
land Club at Moler's, on Friday, March
18th, at 8. 80 p. IN.
By order Of the President. -
G. +. LAMAR. Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
II You Want

OIL Cloths, Window Shades, Shoes, Hats. Mo-
tons. Groceries, Queensware. domestic
sewing Machines. Always go 10 Beachiey =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

February reports from Southern
Minnesota indicate that the winter
wheat crop will be almost a total
fuilure
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

A man named Fry, engaged in e1,
press work at Basic City, dropped
dead Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-U s. Govt Report Aug III 1859
Roe! B BsMdss9
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The board OF directors Of the Vir-
ginia Military Institute have accept
ed the designs OF E. A. Rose, archi-
tect. of Lexington. for the Jackson
Memorial Hall TO be built as an addi-
ton 70 the Virginia Military Institute
barracks at cost of $25,0 The adj
dition will be modelled after the bar
racks and built OF brick. 1t will be
used for the Young Mems Christian
Association Hall and recitation rooms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Pubic Sales.

Public Sales.
Attention is called to the following
public sales advertised in the REGIS
TER:
On Friday. March 4th, s. NJ. and K.
NJ. Huyett, Executors, will sell per
sonal property near Shepnerdstown.
Advertisement next week.
On Saturday, March 9Th, Geo. NJ.
Beltzhoover, trustee, will sell the
house and Y acres Of land belonging
to James E. Maddox, near Shepherds
town.
On Monday, March 18th, J. Shepherd
Lucas will sell valuable personal prop
erty at his place near Shepherdstown.
On Saturday, March 18th, Miss Mary
Stevens will sell personal property in
Shepherdstown.
On Friday, March 18th, III. T. Crowl
will sell personal property near Shep-
herdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

The highest praise has been won by Hood
Pills for their easy, yet efficient, action.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

Mr.. j. NJ. Place, former business
manager OF the Harrisburg Telegram,
has been sentenced To Jail for six
months and fined $500 for publishing
n libelous article. Sensation doesn't
pay in the long run.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04
Church Notes.

C0uTCH UOt6S'
There will be service in the Chapel
Of Trinity Episcopal Church on Fri
day morning at s o'clock. After this
week during the season OF Lent un-
til Holy Week the services will be as
follows: On Tuesday at p. H.; on
Wednesday at p. IN; and on Friday
8 a. III. All are cordially invited.
Rev. J. R. Van Horne, OF the South
ern Methodist Church, immersed a
candidate for church membership last
Saturday in the river. The applicant
desired to be baptized in that way.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church in Shepherdstown on
Sunday at II a. III. and at Kearneys-
vile at p. III.
There will be service in the Nj. r..
Church South on Sunday at Union
Vile at II Il. III. and at Bethesda at
8p. Ill.
Rev. P. P. Phillips, OF Berryville,
and Rev. DR.. Nelson, Of Shepherds
town, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.
Rev. P. G. Edwards Is in Baltimore
attending the annual conference of
the n. +. Church.
There will be service IN the Luther
an church next Sunday at / q. In.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-04

of the past. Two-thirds OF the cost
of changing the road was paid by the
railroad company.
Governor Fleming has pardoned
from the penitentiary Vernon S. Wei
Ter. sent up from Jefferson county for
one year for use-breaking. The or
der states that the prisoner is only %
years old, and comes Of good fami-
~; that the pardon is granted just be-
fore the expiration Of his term OF i'm
prisonment on the recommendation
Of the judge, and all the jurors who
tried the ease, and many prominent
citizens of Jefferson county. The au-
thorities at the Penitentiary state
that the conduct OF the convict dur
ing confinement has been remarkably
good.
Agood joke is related at the expense
of an editor in neighboring county.
He went on a recent evening to r.
port party at a home recently bless
ed by a new baby. He met his hostess
at the door and, after the usual salu-
tations, asked after the baby's health.
The lady, who was quite deaf and
suffering with the grip, thought he
was asking about her cold, aud an
swered that although she usually had
one every winter this was the worst
one she ever had; it kept her awake
nights a good deal and at first con-
fined her to her bed. Then, noticing
that the newspaper man was getting
nervous, she said that she could tell
by his looks that he was going to
have one just like hers. and asked
him to 60 in and sit down.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-13

was a particularly lovely sheet which
skated over back and forth for an
hour or more, and did not realize how
late it was getting, till heard the dis
NAL howl of wolves. Then | realized
it. Anyone who has lived where
wolves abound can understand my
feelings as started across the lake for
home Nos; people know how coward
~ wolves are at times, but few are
aware how perfectly resistless they are
in mum bers and after night
~ went on across the lake. and the
further got from land, the rougher
grew its surface. and the less adapted
to good skating it became Once IN
awhile could see in the moonlight
gray streak some distance of. disappear
in fash. and all the while the howls
grew nearer Presently. the lake
seemed to be literally alive with the
ouC, swinging. villainous wolves, gal
.op;ng along on each side OF me and
apparently closing in on me. While at
irst could scarcely distinguish them
n the distance, they were soon within
twenty or thirty yards of ne
II couldn't turn back. for glance
over my shoulder showed me gang
behind me. ard il began to look as II
would soon be surrounded On went
over the ice. for couId not well do
anything else. though nv hear. was
rapidly failing me. AID il was AL !
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-13
The Presidents Decision.

Some years ago quondam brigand
chief was raised TO the presidency OF
Bolivia lie was noted for bis long,
shaggy hair and beard. on which he
never bestowed the slightest pains. On
the day OF his election he had TO attend
mass in obedience 10 the usual custom,
and barber was called ia 20 comb and
dress the matted hair and beard of mis-
excel!ency. When the tedious and pain
full operation was over an official came
in to inform his excelIeney that there
was Z criminal sentenced TO death and
awaiting execution, but that il was
customary for n ewly-elcc.ed presi-
dent to commute the sentence into
lighter one.
Wei. and what other punishment
am 20 give hiEl?" inquired the presi-
dent, still sma.ting from the recent OPP
Grafton
Whatever your cxccllency may
please
Then let him have his hair combed
and have done with il, was the reply.
Yankee Blade.