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The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

An exchange not inaptly says: III
the doctor makes a mistake he buries
It; II d merchant makes a mistake lie
never tells ii If lawyer makes q mis-
take he crawls ont of il; but IL an edi.
tor makes q mistake, he puts it on q
large sheet Of paper for The world TO
look at. and in every community there
are cranks who endeavor to establish
a reputation for superior discernmeni
and wisdom BY ferreting out these
blunders and wagging their laws about
them as long as they can dud listen
ers.n Such a character always re.
minds rs of the fonrtl-rate mar who
sacks to hide poverty Of his own
achievements by boasting Of the Prov.
ess and ability Of bis ancestors and
he has been fOrcibly likeDed to 4 pota.
to, .sbecause the only good thing abous
him is under ground"
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Personal.

Mr.. j. B. Bergeron. of Arnaudville
was In town Friday.
Capt. Aieck Haas of Haasville, was
In town on business last Thursday.
Mrs. Bella Bloom aud Miss Rosa
Roos, of New Orleans. are visiting Mrs.
j. Meyers.
Our young friend Louis j. Derbes. of
Washington, was on a flying trip here
this week.
G. Nj. Thompson, Esq, returned
from a short visit to Baton Rouge on
Thursday last.
Mr.. Jules Bonnafon, of New Orleans,
was calling on his many friends 10
town this week.
Miss L. Kaufman, after a short stay
among US, departed for her home 10
Plaquemine, La. this week.
Miss Cora Stage has returned from
Faquetaique, and Ia now the guest OF
the family of T. II. Lewis, Esq.
MI. Maurice Kahn, of New York, is
on a business our In our parish, and
called on u merchants this week.
Master Anderson jackson returned
home last Wednesday from Greensboro,
Ala, where he has been attending col
lege.
We had q pleasant call on Thursday
last from Miss Leola B. White, one OF
the talented teachers of the Opelousaa
Female Institute.
Miss Rosa Firnberg will soon leave
for a short stay in Alexandria, where
abe goes to visit friends In that grow.
ing little city.
Messrs. NJ. L. Swords, T. II. Lewis
and E. T. Lewis returned from Baton
Rouge Friday, and left again for the
capital Monday.
Mrs. Jos. Bloch has gone to New Or
leans to recuperate her failing health,
In which mission We hope she will be
entirely successful.
Hon. C. C. DusoR returned from
Kerrville. Tex,, last Wednesday,
where Mrs. Duson is seeking anchor.
alton of her health. =
Miss Lou Wartelle, of Opglousa, was
in town the early part of the week on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. L. F. Sales
Lafayette Advertiser.
Miss Pauline Rosenthal will shortly
depart for her home in Alexandria,
much to the regret of a large number
of admiring friends here.
Cards are out announcing the mar"
riage of Miss Berta, daughter of Capt.
E. A. Pharr, to Mr.. B. r. White, OF
Opelousas, on Wednesday, June let.
Mr.. Geo. Van Horn returned from
New Orleans last Wednesday, where
he had been to look after some build
ing contracts which the government
is about giving out.
Mr.. Adolphe Marks and lady, of New
Orleans, on their return from Alexan.
dria, to attend the meeting of the K.
of p, stopped in our town and are the
guests of Mrs. F. G.. Marks.
Our sanctum was favored with a
pleasant call last Wednesday by one
Of Washington's most charming daugh-
ters, Miss Addie Humble, who was ac-
companied by one Of L6onville's most
amiable residents, Mrs. DR.. Homer
Chaoher6.
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NOTICE ~. S. Land Office, New Orlesus,
~ La, May 81, ls92.-Notice Is bsreby
given that the following.psmed settler has al
ed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk Of the
District Court, at Opelousas, La, on Sat
urday. July 9th, 1892, viz
jean Bs GGillOry,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1886 for the
lots 4, 5 aud 6 and N. ! of s e SEQ. II,
Township 6, south range, ] east, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to proys
his Continuous residence 1pon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Hopor6 Fuselier, Paul
Fruge, Don Louis Fontenot and Jean Bite.
Manuel, all of St. Landry parrish, Louisiana
CHARLES G. PALFREY.
May %, 1926. Register.
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NOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans
IN La. May ~. 1892. ~ Notice is hereby
given that the following-namcd settler has
Aled notice Of his intention to make hnal proof
In support Of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before tbs Clerk of the District
Court, at Opelousas, La, on Saturday, July
8, 1892. viz:
Amnelae Simon, widow Of Fr1Ds
COTS Simon,
who made Homestead Entry 1880 for the
w ! of the n w | of Sec. II, TIP. 8, > =.
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and c~uleivs'
ton of, said laud, viz: Honor6 Meohe, Louis
r. Vautrot, Alexandre Cummings and Don
Louis Chariot. oil of st. Landry Parish, La.
CHAS. C. PALFREY,
May %, 1872. Ct Register.
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NoTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
IN La. May 81, lS92.-Notice 10 hereby Civ
en- that the following named settler has hled
notice of his intention TO make final proof In
support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk Of the District
Court at 0pelousas, on Saturday, July 3.
1892, viz:
Louis r. VautrOG,
who made Homestead entry No. 1854, for
the N 1 of 5 w section 9, Township g., . b,
8 east, Louisiana meridian.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
bis continuous residence upon, and cuitivac
tion Of said land, viz Honors lMeche, Alex-
andre Cummings. Don Louis Chariot ssd
Edward C. Gardiner, all Of ut. Landry Parish,
Louisiana.
CHARLES G. PALFREY,
May %, 1892. Register.
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NOTICE.-Land Office at New Orleans, Ls.,
IN May q, ls92.-Notice 10 hereby given
tIce Of his intention to make fnal proof 10
support Of his claim, aud that said proof
will be made before the Clerk Of the
District Court at Opslousas, La, GU SstuF.
day. July 9Th. 1892. viz:
GEarEetOval Chevas,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1887, for the
N. VT SEQ. 8, TIP. 8. S. Il. 8 e. Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said land, viz: Honore Meehe, Edward G.
Gardiner. The,gane Daigls and 3ephirin
Lgger, all Of St. Landry Parish. Louisiana.
CHAS. @. PALEREy,
May %, 1926 Register.
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INLAND Route.

For q number of years efforts have
been made to secure government aid
in opening an inland water route from
the bay at this place to New Orleans.
The route 10 from here to Bayou Black,
thence to Bayou Terrebone, Lake Sal
vador, and by Company Canal to Mis-.
sissippi river. The route would be
much shorter than the present one by
the mouth of Red river. To secure a
commencement on the work an item
has been inserted in the rivers and
harbors appropriation authorizing a
survey of Bayou Black and Terre-
bonnie, with a view of connecting them
with Southdown plantation and Hou-
ma, La, and offering q shorter ard
safer inland water route from the Mis-
sissippi via Berwick's Bay to Texas
and Me1ico.-Morgau City Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

It would be interesting to know
what motives and influence impelled
she House Of Representatives yester-
day to ..resoluten ID favor Of the
strikers. Was it the old antagoniam
Of country against city, which has long
been q baneful influence IN our politics
and Injurious to the whole State Z New
Orleans is yet competent to manage ita
own affairs, however, and the constitn-
ton confsrs that right upon the com.
munity. IN. @. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The Peabody Summer Normal
School under tie auspices of the Lou
isiana Educational Association. will
hold it's first annual session at the Lou
isiana Chautauqaa. a Rnston, La,
from June 9th TO July 22d, 1892
Tuition will be free to all teachers
and School Directors ; aud good board
and lodging can be had on the Chaut-
tauqua grounds at 85 per week.
ID addition 10. the work of the Sum
mer School, Rev. Sam Jones, Bill Arp.
Mr.. Flank Bead (the famous .sChalk
Talkef.n) Hon. Jno. Temple Graves, Of
Georgia, and DR.. Robert Nourse 1.-THE
renowned impersonator Of "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr. Hyden) hare been engaged for
Lectures aud addresses and no less at
tractire platform orators will be secar-
ed before the opening Of the chautau-
qua season.
Reduced rates will be granted by the
Railroads.
Certificates Of attendance will be 10.
sued TO all teachers who remain during
tbs whole four weeks.
Teachers, the shady retreats and
healing -givings mineral springs of the
beautiful Chansauqua invite you in-
strnctlon, entertainment and inspira-
ton awais you. Let hundreds come
For circular giving full Information
address j. A. Pollard, Secretary,
Ruston La, or Thos. ID. Boyd, Pres't.
L. E. A., Natchitoohes, La.
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After reporting the rivers aud har-
bors bill the Senate committee on COM
merce, with the view of making a little
political capital for the Fepnblican par
ty, suddenly turned In and commenced
to scale down the appropriations for
work in Democratic States, and thus cut
of $4,000. 900, from the amount carried
10 the bill. Of course the purpose of
the Republicans is to make it appear
that the Senate is more economical
than the House, and they will parade
the action of the Senate IN regard TO
the rivers and harbors bill when the
cry of Democratic extravaganza is rails
ed on the stump In the presidential
campaign sa;psIga - Th s,s country, he how ns.s is
for national a%rlelin the construction Of
levees ON the Mississippi river, and the
Republicans wy not make anything
out of the little political trick they
have p~layed.-N. O. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The GOODS in Gts West are growing
more disastrous thetng to the tremen-
dous downpourser ag rain in Illinois,
Iowa, and other ave les. A great and
sudden food camtheown upon Sioux
City on the 18th, sdgs the result was
the distTuction of tin sands of dollars
worth of property OF in the loss of o
hundred or mo~reives. Without
hardly any warning Nez ave four feet
high swept down rom Missouri river
and submerged theing, IL portion Of
the city, before the ' Piouscould get
ont oftheir houses. Tilt Wonlit is said
drove fully eight thou the c~itizele from
their homes, and rGsh in getittees
have been organized tGVeetope ththe
the unfortunate sufferSpa. wilf,
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Don't forget the grand entertain-
laent and ball which comes OF at tho
New 0pcfa House On the I'D of june,
Tor The bene1t of the Public Schools of
this town. The ladies having the mat
ter lii charge know DO snch word as
fail, when It comes Co making a sue
cess Of an affair of this kind
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TABLEAu.
Probate Court, Pariskyef ST. Landry, No.
ESTATE OF DAVID BRows.

ESTATE OF DAVID BRowN.
Whereas, Alfred Brown, of the par
ish of st. Landry. administrator Of the
estate of David Brown, deceased, has ated
u tabIeau of the distribution of funds Of said
for the homologation Of the same;
And whereas, notice of filing of said petit
ton and tablean has been ordered by an Of
der of court bearing date May 25, 1892.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to
all persons interested to make opposition to
said tableau, in writing, at my oface IN the
own of Opelousas, within the time reg Sred
by law, why said tableau should no be
homologated and confirmed.
C. NJ. THOMPSON. n
May %, 1892. Clerk.
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Help the Firemen aud at the same
tlEns enjoy . pleasant trip, by taking
in the excursion Sunday morning, June
5th, for the pretty and progressive
little city Of Thibodaux.
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mEETINa OF CREDITORS.
d Wilsou) No. l5035.
go f1fk D;sfrief Co,Iyt.

Clemenfs d WIson) No. I5U3o
gs. i1h District Court,
Their Creditors. } Parrish Of 81. Landry, La
By virtue of an order Of the Hon. w. G.
Perrault, of date May %, 1892. granted in the
application made by the firm OF Clements &
Wilson for o respite of one, two and three
wears, q meeting of the creditors of said firm
of Clements & Wilson 10 called to deliberate
aud decide on the application for said res
pite-said meeting TO take place at the off ce
Of Lucius G.. Dupre, Notary Public, in the
1T 10 o'clock a. M, aud continuing from dag
to day. until completed.
NAV %. 1892. Notary Public.
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a slight change has been made In
the arrival and departure of pas
sengsF trains over the Morgan road
without previous notice, as usually
The train from New Orleans. now
leaves here at 3;l3 p. ~. and from
Alexandra 1T 1911 b. ID.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Mr. ]. z. Estorge Is in charge Of DR..
|. e. Shnte's drug store, and is pre-.
pared TO dll all orders with precision
and dispatch.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

There we're certain individuals d
Baton Rouge who were opposed to in.
viting the McEneryites to participate
in the Foster State Central Committee
bat this did not hurt the feelings of
the McEnery men who we're not at
all anxious to be present and none of
them put in an appearance when the
meeting was called to order, although
forty eight of them were members of
the body. 1t is quite probable, how.
ever, that a conference between the
two factions will be held, and that the
delegation to Chicago. will be evenly
divided among the representatives of
both wings Of the party,-N. o. States.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28
FOR SALE.

One pair of work MULES, one Wagon and
set Of harness also, ore hand brick machine
and q half interest 10 . steam brick factory.
Apply TO GEO. a HOhN,
MAJ %, 1885,, Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The G. J. Thompson Real Estate and
Loan Agency will sell or buy lands,
lean money on good security and take
town or country properties for lease or
eala.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Il pays TO read the papers, especially
your county paper, for often through
this medium business chances and OPP
p0rtuDities are presented that might
otherwise entirely Escape your atten-
ton.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH UI OF. DANUHEi
L,J. T. Skipper, Cashier of the above-named
bank, Dc solemnly swear that the above
statement 10 true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. Ut. SKIPPER.
Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 26th
day Of May. 1892. ISAAC hoos,
Notary Public.
CoRREcT-Attest
L. LATREITE,
ALPHoNsE LEVI, Directors.
julius METERs,S
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ytockmen aud others owning horses
can fand 4 very valuable treatise on
that animal BY DR.. Kendall, at this
Office, giving d full description Of their
ailments and manner Of successfully
treating same Price 25cts. We can
furnish this excellent book ID either
Englisf, French or German at same
price.
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W. 8. FRAzEE,
Attorney & Counsellor at /
a. Notary Public.

Office on Landry St., Opposite the Court
House.
win practice ID the Federal and State
Eourts. Prompt attention given to all bust
ness. Mey H. ly.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Divine services will be held at the
Episcopal Church on Sunday. May 90,
1862, at II O'Clock 3. N. by the Rev.
SC. ID. Mack.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The Printers Ipk, an interesting
weekly devoted to the interests of ad-
vertisers, are o having a sever tus.
sic with the Post Office, authorities.
The point at issue is that Printers Ink
Is not rated as second class mail mat.
ter, for what reason, John Wanamaker
only knows.
We extend our sympathy to the
publishers of this valuable little peri
odical, and hope that they will come
out victorious in the end. But we are
very much afraid that they will have
to wait until a Democratic President
is inaugurated before they can obtain
Justice. -
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

One of the leading purposes of the
movement for d National Columbian
Public School Celebration on October
l2 10 to give TO the American Public
School a fitting prominence as the fruit
of four centuries of American life. In.
cideDtslly it may bD added that it will
bring to the thought of citizens the
glory of d free school and stir them to
It's protection. May the children of tue
irst century Of American life pass
through the portals Of q pure, progress
siv6. and well equipped public school.
The nationality resultant must then be
uniform, ambitious, and loyal.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

AIT aboard! for the grand excuraiol
from Washington d. T~hib0daux on
Sunday, Jnne 5th. For particulars,
assA advertisement
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Let eycrybody-and bis wife, and
bis cousins, and his aunts, take In the
excursion to T~hibodaux, Sunday, June
9Th.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Remember that Kramer's drug store
d headquarters for everything in the
drug line.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Lunch, Ice Cream, meals at al
hours, at Mrs. G. PerTault's saloon.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

When son desire to purchase goods
look carefully over the COURIER and
then 60 and patronize the business men
BIO advertise therein.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The Louisiana Press Association will
meet 10 Alexandria on Monday August
let. 1892.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Milk Shake, 5 cts. a glass at Mrs. A
sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Drugs, chemicals. fancy Dir tioles, per,
fnmery, etc, all fresh and select q
Kramer . drugstore, Posey'a old stand
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

We request, as q special faVor Of our
subscribers who are III arrears, TO
please have the kindness To settle up
their Indebtedness.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Let's all ~aexcurt" Sunday, June 5th
SEQ advertisement for particulars.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Old newspapers for sale at this Office
t 90 cents per hundred.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

The Chief (Justice) clause in Gov.
Fosters political bargain has been
contaminated.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Reduced prices all along the line
aud in every department at Jos. Bloch's
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Blank fOrma for uso DC merchants
nosarias, Justices Of the Peace etc, TOT
sale aks6his Office,
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Chickens, eggs. fresh country butter
and meal received daily at c. HILBERT
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

Get orr prices for job work. Prices
moderate.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST BAN
AT oPELOUsAs.
IN TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
~ the Gloss Of Business, Nay ~, 1892.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. $63,966 81
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. ll.2l6 80
e. s. Bonds to secure circulation. 1880 %
Due from approved reserve agents. l.949 o.
Due from other National Banks.... 1850 81
Due from State Banks and bankers 702 81
B~anking.house, furniture. and fig
tures...... ...-.....-.--- 1870 -
Current expenses aud taxes paid. ASS Sc
Premiums on U. S. bouds........ 2,l26 81
Bills OF other bauks.. $40 90
and cents. 400 is
Specie. i,5s9 rs
Legal tender 2,lsS 90
Redemption fund with T.. 5. Treas
urer Is per ceut. of clroulatioul a62 so
49, -----
Total. Sill SIS 10
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL stock paid iu............. $4,000 10
Surplus fund. 1000 90
Undivided profits. 1887 So
National bank notes outstanding. 1880 90
Individual deposits subject to check 35,006 08
Due to State banks aud BANKERS. 2 05
Bills payable. 5000 90
-----
Total. Gill ,655 40
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-28

AdysElias ID tlls CouazKa.
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the men wing were patiently drawn UP
in Indian file, she made that simple act
medium Of privileged but limited con
versation On special or general topics
gay or serious as the case might be-
or the temperament of the man sug-
,gestcd. That it was almost always of
a complimentary character on their
part, may he readily imagined; but it
was invariably characterized by an clc-
nent of refined restraint, and, whether
from some implied understanding or in
dividual sense of honor--it never passed
the bounds of conventionality or ~ Ger
tain delicacy Of respect. The delivery
was, consequently, moro or less pro-
1racted, but when each man had cx-
changed his three or four minutes con
'versation with the fair postmistress-,
conversation at times imps.dcd by bash
9ulness or timidity, on his part Golely,
or restricted otsen TO vague smiling-hc
resigncdiy made way for the next. IL
was a formal levee, mitigatcd 10y .hc in
Formally Of rustic tact. great good
sulnor ann infinite patience. and yyouid
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sent from Laurel post Office. It was q
mean insinuation! She would send IN
her resignation at once! She would ret
the boys" to write nn insulting letter
to Senator Slocumb-Mrs. Baker had
the feminine idea of government as IL
purely personal institution--and she
would find out who it was that had put
them up to this prying, crawling impu-
dcnce! IL was probably that wall-Gyed
old wife of the postmaster of Heavy
Tree Crossing, who was jealous of her.
"Remind her of their previous unan-
swered communication" indeed! Where
was that communication. anyway? She
remembered she had sent it to her ad-
mirer ut Hickory Hill. Odd that he
hadn't answered it. OF course, he knew
all about this mcanncss-could he too
have dared to suspect her! The thought
turned her crimson again. He, Stanton
Green, was an old Laurel Runner" n
friend of Johns, Il little "triflin" and
''prcsoomin'," but still an old loyal pio-
nccr of the camp! "Why hadn't he
spoke up?"
There was the soft muffied fall of q
horses hoof in the thick dust of the
highway, the jingle of dismounting
spurs, and firm tread on the platform.
No doubt, one of the boys returning for
q few supplemental remarks under the
feeble pretense of forgotten stamps. II
had been done before, and she had re-
sented it as ''cayotin' round" but now
she was eager to pour out her wrongs to
the first conner. She had her hand i'm
pulsivcly on the door of the partition
when she stopped with new sense of
her impaired dignity. Could she con-
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The room was very hot and very
quiet; she could hear. tho warping
and crealSing of the shingles under the
relaxing of the nearly level sunbeams.
The Office clock struck seven. In the
breathless silence that followed, u
woodpeclser took up his interrupted
work on tho roof, and seemed to beat
out monotonously in her ear the last
words of the stranger: Stanton Green
thief! Stanton Green, one of tho
boys" John had helped out of tho fall
ing tunnel Stanton Green, whose old,
mother in the states still wrote letters
to him ut Laurel Run, in few hours to
be disgraced and ruined man forever!'
She remembered now, as thotlghtless
woman remembers, tales of his OK.
trnvagancc and fast living, of which,
she had taken no heed, and, with n
sense of shame, of presents sent her.
that she now clearly saw must have
been far beyond his means. What
would the boys say? What would John
have said? All! what would John have
done!
She started suddenly to her feet,
white and cold rs on that day that she
had parted from John Baker before the
tunnel. She put on her hat and man
tie, and going to that little iron safe
that stood in the corner, unlocked it,
and took out it's entire contents of gold
and silver. She had reached the door
when another idea seized her, and
opening her desk she collected her
stamps to the last sheet, and hurricdly
rolled them up under her cape. Then,
with n glance at the clock, and rapid
survey of the road from the platform
she slipped from it, and seemed to be
swallowed up in the waiting woods be-
vond.
(To be continued)
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he Posts11isfress
Laurel Run.
BY 3 TT HHRTE.
CHAPTER I.

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