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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
THE REPORT SUSTAINED.
Property-owners VIII Only Get 30 Cents
Foot for Their Land.

very peculiar case WAS decided in the Hus-
tines Coart yesterday just before that tribunal
adjourned Tor the term.
Some tmo ago the Council ordered the City
Attorney 70 procure by slit. purchase condem-
nation. or otherwise n certain amount OF land on
the hillside OF Libby PsrE, which has been
washing away by degrees for years Tue object
was to procure this ground and turf it in order
L. prevent ~ from niuring the psrk properly.
The Appraisers placed the valuation Of the hill
side at 30 cents foot
Tho oWDors, who were Judge W. W. Crump
and several others, thought IL worth much more
and carried the matter into court. Tho case
was concluded yesterday, tho report OF the APP
praisCrs being sustained Ly the iury
singular fact Ia connection with the controversy
IL that Judge Cr1nps part OF the land hal Tor
aOtnc time had an assessed valuation Tor taSN-
ton Of over S2C0, while, according ~ the de-
cision Of no Court, he will only get about SlS
for LA uropsrtv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
Ngw Y0xy. June 29.-Fiorr weak. with de-
mand moderate: winter wheat low grades.
sl.y5ae2.45: do fair 20 fancy. t2. l0asht0;
patents. e3.aOasf: MiDDeso.. clear. % oo.s5
patents, sia2t.4i. Southern nour duil' ana
wsa1: common 20 ian extra, s.. loet3-lO;
good 20 choice do, s3.l5as9.2J- Wheat isirly
active tor export, but lover. win oeiions; No
= -ed store and elevator. &c.,: aroat- 7Olea
7lls: options decs,ned ssafssc., ralied, AMI
closed steady and a.a%.c. under yesterday, vita
trading fairly active; NO. rod csoesd-June
and July, zoe: August, 72I9c; ,epscmbsr'
Tiisc. Corn duh ana easier, eiosins steady No.
2, in elevator, 45lsa4. nc; anoa;, 4s'lass>4c.;
options opened at . tSnssc. decline, rallied, snd
eiosed firm at bas-se. under Yesterday, With
trading slow; June, 47stc.; July. 49,; Au-
gust, 4s@4c- Oats duh, nc. lover, aud weak;
options fairly active and easier; juno. ai,sc |:
July, 34tsc.; August a2'tc: scot pr'ces-So :,
81 ysa3t9sc.: No. white, 3sc mixed west.ro.
a5t<a37c.; white. 3ua4:Sc. Woo, QGlss aud IT.
regular: domcsttr, neecc. 27s3sc. putied,
2os37e. Reef quiet and stoady; lainslv, slVS$is /;
ezra meas, t7.6oats.50 Doef nams dun and
weak at Ell. Tierced bsef Qulst; city extrs
India ussss ibai7e Cutmeau dun ~ eeeadyt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

Mr. u. II. Gaines, engineer AT tho custom.
hous.. has received notice from the secretary OF
the treasury That his serv e. vii not be re-
suired alter juno BOTH. lie has hei1 the POSI-
lion s,nee June 10, 1850. The pay IS $50 per
month aud the dates 81 the engineer are TO look
after tho Two boilers that hest the building du-
risg e,gbt fnontbso Of the yoar. squire Frank J..
tones ftoycn of as q possible su 'coss0r 10 Mr..
Games. wno IS a resilient OF henrco.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
The virginia Historical society's Maya
zine.

The first number OF Tie VirciniG Magazine NJ
Hs'ory ana BogrnpiF has been issued by the
virginia Historical society. hr Philip i. Bruce,
secretary Of tho society. Is the edlor IN charge
Taetab,e Of coutents IL a yo)d beginning, and is
aa follows: Proceedings OF The Virginia Histo-
real Society" In which ere outlined the pur-
poses o. tho organization; " Diary OF captain
Jlhu Davis" showing the march, posi-
ton, etc, o. Wsynes Brigade every
dnv irom May 20, 81, to January IL,
1852: Letters Of william Fi:zaugh.' \
most interesting collection; "Proc.amatons OF
NATHANIEL Bacon" throwing important hght
upon HI conduct md tho splvl. which minated
HIN " lisi ~ Orlcrrs, sailors. end Marines OF
fhe virginia Sayv M tho American Revolution I;
tion Of the Assembly. March. 1851 "; "AbsirRct
~ Virginia L8ni Patents prepared by W. u
STANDARD: Notes and Queries and BOOK
Ksyiewa." SIT. William Ellis Jones has done MS
part OF the work handsomely, AID altogether
The initial iesue u the promise Of quarterly
that SHOULD DO in overy Virginia household.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Cases Before the Justice.

There were but few cases of importance on
the Police-Court docket yesterday, and II took
Justice Crutcnneld only little while TO dispose
Of his mornings WORK.
Benjamin Roberts tcolorei) was sent on 10 the
grand fury for stealing two chickens, valued al
80 cents, from Timberlat" = Atkinson.
susan Warren, pugiistlc Degress, was fned
az and costs for assauiting Margaret Harris.
The latter was also taxed a like amount tor as
saulting and aousing Sue.
Charles Bates contributed Is and costs 20
Richmond's treasury for the privilege o. beating
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
BENTON. AK. May 20. 1892.

Messrs. Lippman Brothers. Savannah. Ga:
Gertlemen.--I have had rheumatism
aboustwo months during last winter; was
confined TO nav room most of the time. /
saw an advertisement III the Saline Courier
recommending r. z. =. rs cure for rheu.
mst,sm. / bought three bottles, but DO:
fore 1 got through with the thlrd bottle
WAS cured. and have not felt the least ef-
feet of rhcu nstism since. II is undoubt-
edly the best remedy for Rheumatism
ever tried. | can cbeerfully recommend It
"a the public. Yours truly,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Ask AGAIN FOR MORE WATER.
1.e.il-uts OF Madison Wari Make in-
,tt.cr Aro,ai--5 her Committees

t.e.il-uts Of Madison Wari Make An-
other App~ai-O. her Committees.
l,. Council Committee on watcr held n reeu-
e.. .,sI,F ~ RE Council chamber yesterday
s,.nue. 4 iasse anoau; OF business was trans
-' Those prrsout wore Nests. white,
.-. Hlir. Ir.wer, and superintendent
utul! t'll- Ruf paT-rDllS were = -
..... LE,rIo.ous Nere ordered as follows 1:
.. street. from buchanan 10 The corporation
r.. Ul Ih'r,y.to3rth street from br al 20
...-.l4I. .- Federal street between ~. Paul
r.I D. Peter; o. iui;1u between LOUISIANA dnd
I.. report % no superintendent OF Pump
Ni..... showing tho needs OF the pump-housea
l.rt..l.x, month. va. read aud te1.
.riLI-rI-ut BlituE vas authorized TO
Ia. t.ae 200 tons 90 steam coal for the depart
... .t-.1mmlt,ee 10 which was referred the
s-t l.rf-yaly- f.sigu~d ~ Nr Allan 1aluott
s-.. .trl fh15 tnry had appr we'd the valve and
t...r.. i.lc. which VIII be suihcieni Tor one set
I-...-
wtVr w'TER N MADISON WARD.
N- Jsraas T. Vaughan appeared Dsforo tho
Hfffe. ou behalf ot tue citizens ~ MADISON
-i al1 assel Tor some rclief iu regard 10 tho
~ CT wa.rr in toe high portions OF that
r.r. lls MAS toil by tAe superintendent tuat
nrnttc8 hAd already land before Tie CITY
..a.l tho only remedies 20 tins troublesome
N.a 60 pIt 90 meters ana the other was 10 lay
o.. 't.er msln ftom the cesefvoir % Tho CITY 90
fAf .t'7 'i..fiN.t l'.A'N .4''fA'i VI "tAiNH
teen a.roVfei
no other LoImporiant business was trans
Bile. LID the committee iioushe1
They went Down the River.
co.. Committee on Improvement OF James
-rfr .ls % have held meeting Yesterday
I"rr...r IN IA" tug William h. traichnl, bat
S..s 'rr mem b~rs % that body were prcsra'.
-t.,.. q. So on board we're Messrs- William
,. r. vs.. :. Gluu, James 4. Vaughan, 4.
rkiu, T.. ID. >tErke, Thomas tbrstbn,
IT.. . trr.e buw. Colonel tut4hsW, ana Captain
... A. Gurus. VI ron GOODMAN, Six. Egscu-
t..s.. nui "a few Otlrl,. Ihete gentlemen were
l.... e,Wn toe river ~ far as Drcwry's Bun
inspected tho government WORK going on IA
efge.tn. ke'rcsnm suts woro sory91 IN the
e.. ANA upon thc tctgrn the party stopped at
f...r monitor feet where thoy were cordially vel
-. if Commando Pgmau.
..faln John A. Clrtis who ~ tho contractor
rorornm ert work upJn the river, Is pro-
ir..s.l, very satisfactorily IN deepening the
..l.. u tie stream considering TIE fOck aud
t.l-r l4r- material constituting she bottom OF
g. j-rts. so business was transacted by the
G. Autrte.
Tbs inVestiRR,inE Committee.
The Councils special committee on investiga-
li. Lyl get quorum last evening. Tho
.fllL. Mf. Mann. WaS anxious % have -
i..ifr iu order that the bill Of the photographed
t.I te approved. gtOsc present were Aessrn.
Aal.. Vaughan. White, sud Reeve. The com
o 1890 als bcru ckle1 again 30 assemble 10 INC
". naAmbrr a. o O'Clock thls afternoon. II
- 4oacsssry that the members should at
to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Rnmor Of an oner to General Maury.

Yesterday there was rumor that General
Dnbney II. Naury had been offered $4,000
position by tho Louisiana State Lottery Com
many but had declined 10 accept the place. II
Is not exactly known how the company Will
reach the American public without violating
the recent lava
When a ropr sentative OF the DISPATCH called
20 sec General Marry at the Westmoreiand
Clnb lsst night ne Rscsrtainei tina, he Is now I'm
Lexington ami has been away from Richmond
since last Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

NEW YORK. Juue 2e.-.rhe early dpalings Mt
the stocN Esch Gnge were characterized by great
depression. OWING chiefly 10 apprehension felt
in regard TO the money market and the DIM
Guilty experienced by borrowers IN securing a.
cc,nuiodatious. As one time II was not cues
tion OF rates. but rather one OF obtaining funds
on any terms. Call loans we're made at rate
a. high as $40 per cent. per dem and Interest,
which Ia equal to about ~ per cenG per ann1m
and even then no round amounts were obtsin-
nj
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Work rpon the New Arnory.

Work upon the proposed new armory and
shed OF the Stuart Horse Quart snd the Ashby
Light Horse Las commenced. force OF hands
vas engaged yesterday In "xcRvating Tor the
foundations, and great deal Of the material
tor the siru tues IS upon tho ground. Tho
armory Will front Gu Seventh street, directly
hHrk Of the lIOwitzer ArmOry, while the drill
thel will be petMeen tho two.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
,v,n p,av Rail ro.Morrow.

Tomorrow afternoon at oo'clock the Virginia
and richmond College base bali teams will meet
upon the din mond a. Forest-hili Park ana u is
reasonable to expect an exciting game, as both
mines are we'll matched. .
AR. Harry LeiIwich, who was struck Dy ball
In the recent game between the Vtrsinias and
rorest Hills. has been confined 70 the house for
several days BY the injuries be received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Mhcclmen nhnuin teen orr thc sldewnlk.

A lady was Knocked down by a bicyclist in the
West End s. few days ago and while she escaped
unhurt her clothes we're much bedraggled. lts
wheelman WAS riding on She sidewalk AZ the
time and OF course made many apologies Tor his
carecssness. Justice Crutchfeil was appris@f
OF thc circumstance, but took no action. "a no
know that there WIS No ordinance by Which he
could punish the bIcycli.t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

Moses Norman, a negro and an old acquant-
anco OF the police. was arrested las, night by
Oficers BrC ois and Lange and locked up In tho
Socond station. Noses was found In the vacant
house 40. 40 north Twelfth street. aud II 10
supposed his Intention was lesd-pIpo robbery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE, June 29.--Batiruore and ohio. - q.
Northern Central. 10: Baltimore and Ohio
South western lists. l0jA DO. "a incomes. 2:ils /;
do 80 incomes ga consolidated gas bonds,
liz DO. stock, 14a1il9.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
u.na-n.ok afusar,e,.

There has Just been issued from me presses Of
Nessrs Wnittet \ Sheppsrson ~ hsnd.book OF
tory ana 4 description Of its resources esd Cd
vnntssss 6 8 homo" TIE pubhcss(op coassins
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
MARRIAGES.

ORRICK-LUCAS.- Married. in Rich
mond. Va, on June 20. 1893. by Rev. John
Pollard. ID. D.. Mics MAGGIE NJ. OhBlCk
TO GEORGE W. LUCAS. both of Gleu
Allen. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RICHMOND. June 29.-0FyERisGs-Wheat, 200
bushels. Corn Mixed, 400 bushels. Oats,
1900 uusbels.
SALEs-Wheat, 200 bushels.
QUOTATIONS.
WHsAr.--LongberrY, 67a7Oc. Mixed. d6aIOc
snOrtberry. G5a.0c No. 2 rcd, Csc.
CORN White, prime virginia, bag lots, ole. I;
No. white, alc. No. 2 mixed. Acc.
OArA-So. yIaixs1, 30a36ts.; No. 3 mixed,
35aJ5lsc
RYE.-JSaO0c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
cIrARfNC-uorsy cERrrFIc,rrs.


II was not until certain OF tho banks decided
20 take out many millions o. Clearing o1so
loan certificates that the ocntS sitinsehfy
showed signs OF relaxing. Added TO iso money
difficulty was tho roheged depression IN silver,
b0ta hero and In LONDON. While sterling tx
change Was decidedly weaker bankers dii not
see their way clear to import gcth Inc pears
took advantage OF all thcss conditions and ham
mrred the LIST vigorously with tne view OF
smoking Ouf weas holders OF STOCK Inc princi-
pal declines were IN Denver and Mo Vranfe
preferred. in Omaha preferred. ~ ~ Man
haitian. in Great NOrthorD preferred. AMI IN
Long Island. The general list yielded about "
to . per cent.
CONFIDENCE RE-gsrAnLrsuED.
As soon NJ IL became known that tho banks
had decided ~ adoDt heroic measures 10 relieve
tue s,ringeDcy in the money market cOnndsnce
rossser' ID Itself a. toe Stock Exchange ana tho
rates for cali ,oans dropped 10 6alO por cent.
aud remained al those ugures during tGe great
or part of tho afternoon. Under liberal pur-
chases for tho long account. As Woll ss to cover
short contracts. Manhattan rose 3il sugar "a.
Tobacco so, Rock Island Pc Denver and hio
Grande preferred ~, GeCeral Electric 31s, Mis-
souri, Pacific ?. Omaha :, and Western Union
1s4, TO s05s.
TEs cL0sB STEADY.
In the late trading there vas a reaction Of =
% "a per cent. and the market clOsed steady IN
tone. Saes-Llstcd stock. 229,00O shares; un-
listed $4,000 shares.
HGNRY-TXCHASGB-BO
Money IN call active. ranging frors per cent.
per snnum 10 BIO per cent per diem aud IN
forest: last loan az o. closing offered az d.
Prime mercauttie paper. Gallo per cent
Sterling exchange demOrai5ei, with actual
business tn hanksrs' bills Mt s4SOss4.Sl for 90
days. aud s4.s2as4.s3 for demand p1etsd
r.. -, s4.s2aS4s2ja; commercial oils, 81. soa
s4.S2.
Government bonds steady. state bonds dull,
Railroad bonds heavy.
Sut- Treasury balances: COIN, Sb3,hJo,OVo;
ru-rency 3lJ.o3O 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

FLoUR.-we quote: Foe, s2as2.25; super-
fine, s2.25ss2.5O: extra, s3asa50. family, sfa
s4.o0 patent, st.75asj.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS FROM AL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or THE WORLD
Prices Of Money. Ronds. Stocks. Grain
Tobacco. Cotton. kc.. and the
west Their Indications
lpr ,clerr ph to tho pIsps,ca.l

~ WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 2e.--Fore-
lriio cas-; for twenty-four ho5rs-rto.n mid
'ha hight to midnight-ior Virginia. North
@Caroiina, and South Caroline; Fair
weather, except probs oily showers near
the coast: slightly warmer In Virgins. North
Carolina, and northern South Carolina; variable
winds, mostly west
THg WEATHER IN RICHMOND fRsrsKDy'
Clear and cool Ibe skies vote clear at mid
nigat
Range OF the Thermometer At the front door OF
the DrsPArcH Office yesterday:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

strange thing occur in Jackson Ward. Tues.
the 27th OF June. hen ran mad she ran the
children all over the street. nat she wasn't sue
cessi u. IN spuring tnenl. but she caught mule
and spur him very bad. the owner OF the hen Il
Mr. johnson No. 10 w. Jackson 81 Richmond va.
BY r, II. Fitzhugh and Joseph b. Smith.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

'i"'i''aasrce ~ the Richmond Dispstch.I
Il, ~ Sune 3D.. DuDcap- Memoris, chapel
49,, -,l'.oEo eAippua was crowded Tonight at
',,,... 10 10 ass tho marriage ceremony per-
49, ~ ~ * N.J Young, ID. d., OF Richmond.
- sn',ea Aos Joseph n Latham and Miss
l4sas. lie casneel sss ,assetaily and artistic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
A Frstty Diarriags in Nottoway.

. ~ Thomas Il Perkinson and Miss sallie T..
zoe were epited ia marriage at Wards chapel,
NIi@aaY county. Va, Wednesday, a. o'clock
~ !. Edward Parkinson, Of DAnYille, Va, en-
'0 TO coof - mo right. and the bride. lesn-
81 mo ON u her brother, Mr.. Beverley r.
..''' ~ kichmr0d, entered the door 20 the lert
srrA u evergreen. kov. X. A. Mcleod, OF
-. Nsfoiins. a. lea nell-chosen words pro-
..nre9 tnSn husband aud vile. After the
'I'-i ile BRIDE and groom loft on the north
= "e'h 70 Nsit the principal northern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
POM or lICHMOND. JVNE 2p. 1879.


PoAT OF RICHMOND, june 20. 1893.
ARKygD.
Steamer Ariel, DeYo, norfolk, mercaanfss
and passengers lry'o Wols,eef. agent
Schooner Bessie Brown, smith, New iorks
old rails; The Tredeglr Company.
POkTOyNgwPoaT NEWS. JUNE 20, 1904
lBy telegraph
ARRIVED
British steamship Chatonia, New Orleans.
American steamship Eiihu thompson, hscos
mond.
American steamship Elihu Thompson, Rich
moni.
British steamship Ciintonia, Rotterdam.
schooner j. u. Deweil, bcstoa.
PORT OF WEST POINT. Jrsx 80, 1904
lBy telegraph
steamship Richmond, DAVIS, New Ycsk. geo
eral cargo.
steamship Charlotte. Sickle, baltimore, paeN
sepscr. aud general cargo.
steamer aim CITY. Marshall, Waikcrton, pas
sopgsrs and general ca-eo-
sAi..gp.
steamship Richmond, Davis, New Yort ga
Norfolk. general cargo.
Steamship Charlotte, NlcSie, baltimore, pao
seusegs sad general cargo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Quite q Remarkable Ten.


Tho following was sent 20 the DISPATCH ONCE
last evening and IL given to the reader Just as il
was reserved:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30
Richmond Arrivals ut New York Hotels.


NEW YORK Juue CIV. X. Trigg, j. y. Bar
hour l.. h. Sullivan. X. u. Hotcbkins. Imperial I;
J. o. Connoll, w. L. Dawloy, International; s.
j. Porter, Astor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

CHICAGO rryr.srocy M,gxsr

CnIcAGo, June %. -Casile-ke0eipts. 10000
head; shipments, 1000 head. Top steers,
SJse5.2j; Others. ft.51asj.lO: Erazers,
S3.15aeifj: Texans. f3lsI7b; native CONS,
s3.l5as4.l5; c3uner.. Si.5oat-.1b.
Hogs: Receipts, $4,000 head shipments,
1000 bead mixei AMI makers, f59bnfh %;
prime heavy. S8.2OaSG25: l;hf. F6.3Js0.3O.
Sheep; Receipts. 10000 mead; shipments,
5000 head: common natives &3.2jasi2t:
ewes ana mix61 natives, BfaOas5.JO; wetusrs,
SJ.y0a35.JU; weaterIs, 24gfJ; Texans, sia
s4.40 lambs. slJOae6.jO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-30

NJ. ". y. Cogghhn and Miss Lena Brown were
tif 81 ilst night at the residence o. Mr.. j. +.
S-I.l. So. 1J3 north Eighth street Tho cero-
may Uas performed ~ Rev. j. ;. DiD, pastor
~ no NcuaDio-stteet Baptist church. AisS
~4'} hwitL acted As maid ~ honor, and the
1t-rfs were hessr> Richard BrGuer (best man,
81. J. "e,iali. and n. Bsfseu. The bride wore
. VOL 10 a8ucs 81 roses and carried tride's
'Vo,- i.n neWiy married couple were rendered
e. 70 rit.p Last night until IL O'clock The
4 On ~ 1 II
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-06-25
THE Ab7RUIS7 In CORDUROY.
BY Fl. v. BROWN.

the common flowers heavy upon the
summer air, Jacob told his mother or
the sorrow that had come upon him.
3 hewass ise old woman, this labor
ing mans mother, and very little 1t was
that she had to say In reply.
at mayn't be true, jacob" she said
regarding him with Infinite compassion.
For she knew perfectly well, and had
known for weeks past, that the story
that had just reached Jacobs ears was
a dreadful fact. "Some folks has evil
tongues when there's no call TO have
EN-" she went on, the solar rays gIori-
flying the white WEAKNESS OF her face.
Maggie was always good girl In
Teignbury, and her father and mother
and all her friends afore her. They
was all born and bred here, and lived
and died respectable. can remember
'em years and years back, afore you
was born, Jacob, an 10 seems ontrue TO
natur' as she should forget her past. II
1 was you I'd not judge her harsh,
JACOB"
mo, no, I'm not seekin' to judge her,
mother. No, no-no, no. He shook
MS uohu Is 10 odb lOOhAuS Oub upSA ehO
shiny green world; then, as though
speaking TO himself, he said: 'T'll go
east when dusk sets in an ask her
mother"
You're not good friends WI her
mother, Jacob"
''No; l remember that. She's not q
Dleasant-spOken Woman-leastwise when
I'm by. But she's her mother-she
ought 10 know the truth"
Mothers don't allays like to speak
truth, Jacob"
SAY, I've not forgot that. But there's
no help for EN- sometimes; an when
their daughters is in trouble it's small
comfort as false lies III bring EN-" He
went on with his meal In An absent
minded way. When he had finished he
began to get ready to set out.
81 think as you'd best wait, as you
said, till dusk, jacob" his mother
said.
"It's wastln' time" he replied. "It'll
be sundown when l get there"
Nay, If you'll be advised by your
mother, you'll wait, my lad. There's
idlers T. the village, an it s Ill being
laug he'd at when sorrows come T. your
door"
Eyes, I'll walt WHILE" Jacob said.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-06-25
II

He would have waited there passive
ly, submissively, for hours. He had
no care at all for time now; one day
would be like another day, and all the
DAYS OF his life would be wrapped In
shadow, and he would have Maggie's
sorrow with him until he went to his
grave. So he continued to sit just
where Maggie's mother had left him;
much as might faithful collie that had
been bid ben not to rise. He felt in a
vague way that he was doing Maggie q
little service.
That was his uppermost, his abs orb
Ing thoug ht-What can DO to help
her now that the hand OF affliction has
been laid upon her so serely? That he
had right to reproach her never en-
tered his mind. If he had such a
right, he had no such will; such OF his
reflections as were ineligible were all
in one direction; how to comfort her,
how to be.riend her not in word but in
deed, how to redeem her to her moth
er's love.
This exquisite July night would new
er be Q ute dark; but its beauty contin-
ued to ripen. Jocob, looking from the
window, could only make out the out
line Of the great uncultivated bushes In
the garden as one may distinguish
one cloud from another against the
horizon In the radiance Of the stars on
a night when there Is NO moon. The
bushes looked shadowy and unreal; but
then q good many things had seemed to
fall from reality these last hours. He
was not sorry that the darkness Of the
night was deepening; in his heart be
was thankful that 1t was so. II seem sd
to hide frem the eyes OF men some
thing that had come into all the sky
over TeigAeury. "Ah. if only this
wicked ness could be put away" Jacob
said to himself; ''if SEINE wonderful
miracle. like as in the cid times, was to
happen, some manifestation o. the COM
passion o. the Lsrd-that she might
raise her face again afore them a. loved
and trusted her -
Jacob Lsur was not II u deal,