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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Receivers for the Richmood and Danville.
fWashington Evening Star, 2Sthl.

Yesterday afternoon a bill was filed by
William z. Clyde and others against the
Richmond aud Dsnyllle Railway Company
for the appointment of receivers through
MIR. III. Crawford The defendant has
been IN the hands of receivers f. w.
Huidekoper and Reuben FOSTER APP
pointed by the United States Circuit
Court for the Eastern District OF Virginia
since June last, and as the company has
property In the District, 1t was deemed
necessary that receivers be appointed here
10 take charge of those properties. The
bill was presented to Justice Bradley IN
the Equity Court. who granted the
prayers of the bill. aud a. Messrs Huide-
koper and Foster have bonded IN Viz
giniA they were exempted here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
"Jap."at the Theatre.

Jane" will doubtless be welcomed at
the Theatre tonight by large audience.
This will be the frst production of the
piece here. but il comes highly endorsed
and has had remarkable rms both In New
York and London. The comedy. which is
gwen by Charles Frohman's fine company,
Is said to De brilliant in dialogue. The
engagement ~ fog tTo nights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
More PopnIIst Contests.

TNy I6I6kTaVH % '1V u
TOPEKA, KAN, December 2S.-lhere aie
two more contests OF hepuo@Iican @ $50 oo,' ~
The i,esislature by defeated Populist can
dIdates' Oneis against Scion o. Thatcher
senator. elect from Douglas county, the
cause being alleged fraud, and the other rs Is
sSslnst sherman. of Shawnee county, the
ground for the action being that sherman !
st the time of his election was Postnastor
az Ross. and therefore ineligible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
SENATOR WILLS DlNED.
He Speaks Of Democratic Policy ana Urges
Thorough Tariff Reform.
TBy telegraph 10 the DispatcnI


ALBANY, n. Y. December Ex-senator
r.. O. Mills was dined tonight by the Mills
Club. Of this city. at the Fort Orange Club
House. In his speech he said that the
Democratic party had lost three battles
through cowardice and had won this year
because of manly adherence to right prln-
clples. He concluded as follows:
when we shall have organized the
House of Representatives in harmony with
Grover Cleveland when we shall have or
ganized the Senate of the United States in
harmony with Grover Cleveland, with full
possession of the three branches necessary
to make the law, let us see that tariff for
revenue only is written on the statute
book of the nation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Charge Against siseune.

- TT ~ . u u VI" I1f0lNFIlI.sT
"4sBSGIOS. December 28.-Dr. Macune,
We Alliance leader here. when shown o
~ pAIcn from Topeka purporsing TO be an
pisi nom the Alliance AdU0cGle. charg-
,"f nitn with aiding the Democrats by
~, s.Is'ln2 their campaign documents and
n wards trying to fasten IL on Governor
-~'iAsn, VI South Carolina, and with pEr-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
WIN. a Lit,Ie Girl Has to say.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY. Va. Dec. 20, 1892.
To 1e Edaor OF ne Dispatch:
lam little girl of IS years Of age and
have had merry and magnificent time
since Christmas came in. Now that leap.
year Is drawing rapidly to eiose | vii
drop you few lines in gay Of oongrntula
tions to the far daughters of Virginia fol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
To Kedncr s,oc,, cf Shines and Trunks

To Reduce stock Of shoes and Trunks
before going after spring goods we will cut
prices on every Shoe and Trunk IN the
house. such as Ladies' Shoes at IS now
Si.Z5. - Shoes at 81, and so on; Gentle
mems 81 Shoes at S. 81 Shoes at s., &c.
A lot OF Ladies' Odds and Ends at sl.j0-
old price $3.50 TO S5. Fine goods cheap
on the wron. side of Broad, corner Eighth.
l.. II. SPENCE,
The Shoe and Trunk House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Cnrt

The announcement Of the removal Of Mr..
Harvey l.. wilson 20 Washington, through
the similarity Of our names, has led some
of my friends TO believe that / intend 10
change my residence. | beg to announce
that shall continue the practice of law in
Richmond. HARVEY WILSON,
No. north Tenth street. corner Bank.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PAGE.
John u. Bradley's Residence and Entire
Contents Consumed-The Loss.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

LrRAY. VA. December %. The residence
of Mr.. John d. Bradley, situated about
one mile east Of Luray, was totally de-
stroyed by fire with nearly all OF its con-
tents. including furniture. clothing, etc,
about 10 O'Clock last night. The loss "a
estimated at about 81, 800 with nm insu-
rance Of Fl 900 on the building. The fire
is thought to have caught from Il defective
fiue or a spark on tho roof. When discOv-
cred IT had gained too much headway to be
controlled. and the building beng frame
burned rapidly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
THE HEwALLAcE-WHirLock WEDDING.
Rabbi Tyor's Ceremony Makes the
Wealthy Couple One-3anquet-TOur.

Especial telegram 20 the Dispatch.l
AsHrvILLr. \. c., December 27.-Wi Willam
Wallace. Of Statesyiile, member of the
LARGEST herb firm III the world, was married
here tonight to Mss Flora Whitlock.
daughter of Mr. Gnl Mrs. A. Whitlock, OF
this city. The wedding occurred IN As
sembly Hall, which had been handsomely
decorated for the event. Rabbi :. Tyor,
Of Statesvllle, performed the ceremony, in
the presence of several hundred friends.
The attendants were Miss Carrie Strauss,
Of Asbeyille. and David Wallace, Jr., OF
Statewide: Miss Florence Wallace Upton,
Of Iowa. and Ed. Rintels, of Charlotte /;
Miss Eugenie Rintels. of Charlotte, and
Bernard WhitlOck, Of Asheviile.
After the ceremony a banquet was
served. during which 200 congratulations
dispatches were read. The banquet was
prolonged TO . O'Clock \. NJ. The bride
and groom leave IN the morning on O
tour 10 Florida.
II. Whitlock and Mrs. s. Whitlock, OF
Richmond, attended the wedding.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Enrnne,. Cholera R.port.

GBy yAnglo-Amercan cable to the Dispatch.l
PAR1s. December 28.-There we're four
fresh cases of cholera and two deaths from
the disease in Dunkirk yesterday.
HAMBURG. December 2a-Iwo new nos
pital cholera patients and one death yes
terdaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Sam Randalrs Estate.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, December %.Ethe me
eat and final account of the estate OF the
Iate Samuel Randall was fled THIS morn, morn
INC nc and shows that he left property yaiue9
al S7S9, while the fees OF nn1ertAhers nuu
The physicians who attended hlm amount
cd IN Al 1874.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
MIchigan's Election HesuIt'

LANSING, MICH. December e. The state ~
Roa,d 81 Canysssers to-day issued certih,
Gates OF election to all OF tbs suecesstLnl .La
Candidates. Acknowledged EllIs u ;n0
only Democrat elected: adnvapntIon ane p1Hp was
10 hold constitutlopai coh'o"'''A
carried by GOO majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
NJ MEXICO'S R E VOLT.
1T IS ASSUMING THE PROPORTIONS
OF A REVOLUTION.
A Pitched Battle Fought. fn which the
Government Troops Are Routed
Guerrero ia Danger.
fBy telegraph to the lnsps,ch.I ]


LAREDO, Tx, December 28.-News was
received here last night that Mexican sol
diers $50 strong and Revolntionists 800
strong fought on Monday at Las Animas.
Mexico. Thirteen soldiers and score OF
Revolutionists were killed. Many were
wounded on both sides.
The Revolutionists were commanded oy
General Estrada. aud the Mexican troops
by General Garcia. The Mexican troops
were routed.
IL is said that the town of Guerrero Is
now in danger of being captured by the
Revolutionists. Many of the Mexican SOL
diers are focking to the standard OF Es-
trada.
THE REVOLUTION SERIOUS.
The revolution IL assuming n more Sc
rious aspect than 1t was thought 1t would
at first. and Uncle Sam is doing right IN
rushing United States troops TO the scene.
as they may yet be needed 20 protect the
interest OF Americans on the border from
struggling bandits. smugglers. 6c., who
will commit much vandalism If the reyo-
luton on the border continue.
Garcia arrived at New Laredo Yesterday
with seven wounded Mexican soldiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
An.,s1x ps te enc UmbrIa.

lDy telegraph 70 the DisDa'0I.'
NEw YonK. December %, The C9nslnaes vnsn y
Umbria. from Liverpool for New iork, 70
now out eleven days, and there ~ glom,as ,ss
unessiness about her. She hss large pS'-
ssnger list.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Ladies' needing q tonic or children who wan,
building up should taxa Browns Iroh BtterS
IL Is pleasant 10 take, cures Malaria, Indiges-
tion, Biliousness, and Lyer Complaints; makes
the blood rich and pure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Victory Corn and Bunlon Plasters give
immediate relief. A painless cure. Sold by
druggists end shoe dealers-25 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
A WONDERFUL CHANGE.
A cHILDs COMPLETE RESTORATION TO
HEALTH

"Yes, str; can certainly cay that tho treat
ment Of my little girl has been wonderful Tho
speaker was Mrs. Annie Elliott, wife OF Lycurgus
Elliott, ana living on Webster avenue Dear h
street, PARK View, Portsmouth hTs. bliiOtt
talked freely Of her childs suffering and wonder-
full restoration 10 health. The child Is Only .
years Old and bears the same name a. It's
mother. Here Is Mrs. ElltOtts statement: " Le-s
than three months ago carried my cniid 10 SEQ
DIR. Coates. The child had been suffering tor
three years with catarrh OF the head. and no
physician In this city could relieve her. rest
DIR. Coatess advertisement IA the papers, but
would nos 90 10 roe him until l had made sone
personal inq1iry. 1 saw Mr.. II. !. Lan,Dort, q
Atlantic city, who had been cured ~ DE-.
Coates, and asked hun about IL. He told me
that he valued the bcnenI received by him "a
over $1,000. When went 10 tho Doctor my liz
tie girl was in an awful condition.
There was constant discharge from tbs
ears, which vas horrible aud ye.y offensive. Sho
was deaf, had nc appetite. and her heath WAS
poor. In less than thrvo Heeks Roticed the ini-
pToyement ia her condiii0n. Nov sho IS we'll
There IL no running at the esr. her appetite u
splendid, and that tired feeling has entirely Dis
appeared she has also gained IN weight All
that can say j. that tho change IN her condi-
ton has been wonderful, and 4 have no hee,-
tancy IN Recommending Dr. Coates 70 al snder.
ere nom catarrh.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

LNOR SALE, A DRUG BUSINESS.
n wall ssssbiished and doing ane. safe. and
fairiy-lsrge business A rare chance for a Eood
druggist win some capital. O~ners hsAitn
names only answered. Address W. 7. X, care
pnPkSCa. % xe-S>
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
SEVERE WEATHER AT NORFOLK.
Bosiness Suspended and the Oyster-F1eet
Diockaded-Ciub- House Burned.

Blockaded-Ciub-H House Burned.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dspstch.l
NORFOLK, Va. December 2s.-The severe
weather caused general suspension Of
outdoor work all around the city for tho
last day or two. The snow was the deep
est III Norfolk, II is said since 1857. The
sleighing has been splendid IN the city and
the surrounding country. and thousands
have greatly enjoyed it. The street-cars
were unable 10 run Yesterday, but are at
work to-day IN Norfolk, but not in Ports
mouth.
The oyster fleet is blockaded. and the
catchers will not be able TO 90 on the
rocks this week. The packing houses are
well supplied with plants, however. and
are busy on their New-lear orders from
the North and West.
NcEsDIARY FIRE.
The clubhouse of the Ideal Cunning
Club. OF this city. was destroyed by fire n
few nights since on Back bay. in Princess
Anne. The building was insured and will
be rebuilt immediately. The tre was in-
cendiary.
The wires are down and there is no com
muniCatlOn between Norfolk and Cape
Henry except by way OF Virginia Beach.
The Beveredgo Sbuck-FactOry, at South
Mills on the Dismal Swamp canal, was de-
stroyed by fire Yesterday.
Mr.. William +. Gregory Of this city, has
been appointed State Deputy Chief Ten
plar OF Virginia for this section of Nir-
glnIa.
The schooner Thomas j. Seward is re-
ported aground in James river.
The shores along the duckiug-grounds Of
Curutuck sound are covered with ice and
the guuners are having an idle time, as the
ducks are feeding in the middle of the
sound and out of reach.
Mrs. DR.. Irwin. wife of Or. Irwin. Of the
United States Revenue Marine Service,
died at St. NIncent's Hospital yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
OUR SO OFFER.

II you want Sl5 jacket and are
willing to pay $40 for il here's the place
to get that bargain-tans, modes, or
black, PLAIN or fur.trimmed, made In
finest tailor fashion-many with SILK
facings, oil perfect fitting, II not they'll
be made to fit without charge, even II
they are being sold under COST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

7 OST, ON BROAD STREET L.
Il near Fourth. December 27. 1902, -
q BLACK, TAN, AND GRAY scOrCH-rEk-
RIEh Ears and iail trimmed, with collar ard
medal on. Name on collar, an Taley, 40t
east Grace street: number OF medal, lzsl. A
reward Will be paid n returned % bkEkDES,
TALLEY q CO., 800 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Victory Corn Plasters cure ingrowinl
nails even with tight shoes. 70 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

"'BRowE's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs' arc excellent
for the relief OF Hoarseness or Sore Throat They
are exceedingly elfective"-C Christian World,
London, Enq.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Good evening" Have you used-Ah
there is no need of my saying anything
further, am sure you will hereafter use
nothing bur the Famous Blush Of Roses
for your complexion.
Yours, with best wishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

RIcHMoND TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
RICHMOND, Va, December %, 1892.
Telephone 1895 has been placed at the
Office Of Cobb Il Wingfeld.
l.. l.. RooD, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

IUHN Il VUNt7t
South Bend. Ind.
IS. Call this evening, please, at L. A.
Miller's Pharmacy, Fifth and Broad
streets, and learn tho particulars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

For frst-class JOB Printing send you
orders 10 the DIsPAlcH Office.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
.MAsa d Rkood,
DRY GOODS.
BROAD STREET BETWEEyPlFTH iNDSIT1.
CLEARANCE SALE
OF
ALL WINTER COATS !

Ladies, this is your golden opportu-
nifty to purchase good, stylish Jackets at
extremely low prices.
We are determined not 10 carry any
Wraps over to next season, and 40 va
are making sweeping reductions to 40
complish our object as early as possi-
ble
Don't wait until the best are gone ere
Won buy-come Il once while the sizes
are still unbroken. -
We are going to sell good Black
Diagonal Cheyiot Jackets at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
THE REVOLUTION srRIous.
Racing In Jersey.
W'ETh v"
Try taleRranh 20 the Dispatch.l

10y teIeRraph 70 20" USphVHI
GUTrENBURG. n. j., December 2s.-First
receive eighths of mIle-Kriklna won ;
Prince Howard second. Saunterer third.
Time. i02I5.
Second r1ce-six furlongs -Sksdi won;
Mohammed second, Harlequin third. Time,
l:174.
Third race-four and one-half furlongs-
Flattery won: Little Fred second, Fidget
third. Time, los.
Fourth race-one mile-Logan won ;
Eclipse second. Mabelle third. Time, l:iS.
Fifth race-one and one. eighth miles =
Prince FortuDatus won Jack Rose second.
Joe Courtney third. Time. 1864.
Sixth race-slx and one.half furlongs-
Running Bird won; Belwood second, Liz
zie HcDuf third. Time. 1:223l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
MCADAMS & BERRY.
; Dollars.

DIR. COates will treat AL those who may apply
for treatment at the low rato u . dollars per
month. and will furnish an medicines free.
COnsultatiCn nee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Floral Designs and Cut Flowers
to order.
NJ. X. CATLN Il Co.,
90l east Nam street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

CAME TO C0WARDIN'S 3S
~ PLACE, near Thirty fourth and -
streets, two seeks ago, 8 BkOwN-ASD-Wulrk
TICkED SETTER DOG (malel. owner viii
please come Tor him. ...
de colt hSS n kobkktsON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
60 20.

new Jackets, too-not old ones. Hovs
that?
The Jackets we now offer at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
on THE DELAWARE.

GLOUCESTER. December 2s.-First race
six and one-Quarter furlongs-Sea Bird
won: John Atwood second, Llewellyn
third. Tine. 1:22.
Second race--six furlongs o. ID. won
Starter Pettengill second, Karl b. third.
Time, l:l9.
Third race-one mile-Plevmar won
Juggler second, Montreal third. Time,
las.
Fourth race-fve furlongs Emblem
won; Majela second. Honest Tom third
Time. 1:05e4.
Fifth race-fye furlongs-Lucre won
Censor second. Blackburn third. Time.
l.O39i.
Sixth race-four and a half furlongs-
Little Phil won; Cloverdale second, Sham.
rock third. Time, 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

No Christmas and New Years table should be
without a bottle OF Angosturs Bitters, the world
renowned appetizer, of exquisite flavor. Beware
OF counterfeits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Thanks 70 the introduction Of Salvation
Oil. young bicy Oilers need not fear faii'
25o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
ANOTHER NOZZLE ENcouNrER.

CoNEY ISLAND, n. Y, December .2s,-
Plmmer. champion bantam weight OF the
world. and Joe McGrath. champion 40.
pound man of Ireland. fought TO a finish
mere tonight. McGrath was knocked out
in the eighth round.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29

Phillips Dtgestibie Cocoa
Is valuable substitute for tea or coffee. IL
nourishes, while they only stimulate. A superior
drink for children and for nervous and delicate
women. II Is different from al other cocoas.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
nARINE rNrELLfaENcH.

PORT OF RIoHaoND. DgcgxBgR 2s. 1894
sAILkD.
steamer Ariel. Dsya Socijlx. merchandise
and passengers lrvin weisiger, agent
PORT oPNRwPOkT news, DEC. Is ls9a
lby telegraph
sATfxn
Steamship Cydonia, rotterdam.
Steamship Nsto, Antwerp.
PORT OF WEST POINT, Dscxxsrx ss. 1894
by tsicgrsphl
AkRivEp
Steamship Charlotte. Gcoghan. Baltimore,
passenger and general cargo
steamship Berkshire. Ryder. Providence r'a
Newport News, general cargo
SALAD.
Steamship Charlotte. Geoshsn. Baltimore
passengers and general cargo
Steamship Berkshire, kyaes Provtdsncs vsa
Nosfoik, general cargo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
DR. L PHARCE COATES.

70s east Franklin street. Kchmond, Va. once
hours: o A. 81. 10 r. N. sundays 90 1: N.
spECIALTIES: CATARkH-Npse, Throat,
Ear. and Chest.
Consultation st once or by mail free. Aeii-
cines furnished. II you 1.-Two AZ q distance sond
for symptom blank. de l3lu, ,fh2ss-nf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-29
Bantam-wcieht Pugiiistic Mills.

WHEELING. w. Va. December 2S.-" Jim
my" Rowan. or Steubenyille. o., fought
on unknown" from Parkersburg, thls
State, who turned ont To be Billy Smith
supposedly from Chicago, an eleven
round fight here at an early hour thi'
morning, knocking Smith out. The mer
were weighed IN al 1l9 pounds. and Tough
with fye-ounce gloves for $500 In th,
presence OF 800 people from Pittsburg ant
Wheeling. The mill was business trou
start to finish and the bcst bantam weigh
contest ever witnessed here
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-16
Frogs Growing POPULAR.

Where there is large supply ofany
one article on tho market, it neccss
sarily follows that there must be a
good demand. There is upon the St.
Louis market large supply of frogs,
ranging in size from obesity to attcnu-
alton. The frog, however, afll ctel
with cmbonpoint is at present the
leader in thc social swim. Frog rails
ing is evidently a growing industry,
and oil the word of Paul Pietri and
Julius Dauseen is bound to thrive.
Frog-eating among the Americans,
these gentlemen say, has grown won-
derfully within tue past year or two,
aud they, from the natur1 of their
business, are iu q position to know.
Although these gentlemen do not con-
duct frog farm in the rear of their
place of business, they arc known 10
have concealed in the ncigliborhood of
their kitchen and within easy grasp of
The chef many well developed singers
from the marshy lowlands, allofw which
are alive aud full of hops. A man at
the market who receives a fresh iu-
voice every day of these sprawling
warblers, which so rccklessly jump at
pi,cc of red flannel or a seductive
minnow, says that their sale has be-
come one of the most important
branches of his Dusiness.=[St. Louis
Star Sayigns.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-09-16

"'And even IL they did know Of the
bare circumstances, l went on, 'liow
little idea they could form unless they
had seen him as had seen him that
day. IN The thick of tho hidcous slrug'
gle, the bullets wIlizzing by him. tho
powder clouds binding and choking
him, the shells bursting at his horses
feet, aud he. cliiId that he was-barcIy
fcurtccn-dashing forward with the
colors. When | remember II, | al
ways think Of the poem Boy Brit
ton.' Perhaps you know that poem.
An cxqnisit, things. Yes, Gray was
as eager, as daring a young hcro'--l,
heard lie wheels of the cart coming
up from tbs stab'e and made biz
jump 70 end II. .Noreigeai for him.
no rctseatl A shot shattered tho
..iiagsiaG in his hand. lie stood in the
stirrups and held His right arm up
with the precious rag. Another ter
rife explosion. and the horse went
down under him. IIc freed himself
and tdrned TO catca comrndc who
had fallen and was being tramplcd,
aud shot struck him in tho side aud
ripped through his back Think of
it-a boy Of four:eeu-a tender
childi'
"Mrs. Gray's face had changed
sirikIngly as she listened. She sat
leaning forward and fairly hanging
on my words. Her lips had almost
begun to work, W Gu up drove Gray,
good naturcd aud impassive with tho
bangcd-iailed horse. As he sprang
out, she rushed toward him.
/" oh, Matte, Natticl We won't
go-wc-w won't gol Iwant 10 stay
I've changed my mind, Nattic.'
81 disappeared into the house aud
he took her upstairs sobbing. But l
knew It was all fixed and | felt quite
happy"
kummel paused and drew self
satisfied breath.
Althea, my wife, had como up aud
stood leaning against ihcporch railing
with her eyes in ent upon him. m
"And was it all true aul just as you
said, Mr.. Kummcl?y she asked, smil-
ing very swceily. My wifo is cor-
sidercd a great beauty BY good Judges.
"Il'mI Supposiug it weren't" ho
laughed, "wlla. would YOU sayP'
al should say 'oh, what an awful
liarl'" " said Althea with beauly's own
audacity.
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mur Blessed are the peacemakersp -
New York Mercury.