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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
A Prosperous Institution.

The annual report of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company for the
year ending June 30rh, 1893, contains
a synopsis of the operations of the
Relief Department of that Company,
which shows it to be in most prosper
Gus condition.
The Department had membership
Of %. 637 persons; the receipts OF the
Relief Feature for the year were 1926,
sos 30 and the disbursements S415, 454 =
80. aud the benefits paid TO its mem-
beers since May LIST, 1880, aggregate
the enormous sum of S3,SS3 $40 II.
In the Saving Feature OF the De
partment, at the close of the fiscal
year, there was due depOsitors $780,
$50. O6, as against S692, 54I05 at the
close Of the previous year; the depos-
its during the year were 1926, 049. n,
the Withdrawals StSS, 210.76, and the
amount due from employees on account
Of loans made for the purpose of Sc
curing homes was S60l, 239 26. An
extra dividend of one per cent was
declared on all deposits drawing in
terest at the close of the year, thus
making the interest for the year
equivalent to five per cent per annum.
AT the close of the year there were
90 names on the pension list, and the
disbursements on this account for the
year have been S3l ,954 80, and for the
whole period, S2Ol ,0S4 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Got a Sure Cure from the Dead.

In Savannah, Mo-, last June,
Thomas, the eleven-year-o old son Of a
farmer named Alexander Gilpin, was
stricken with rheumatism OF the right
side and leg. The pain was so severe
that his parents we're obliged TO keep
ANYTHING from touching the body or
limb. Drs. Martin, Kerr and Jeferies
OF Savannah could do nothing TO stop
the pain. On Thursday he fell into
what seemed to be trance and could
not be aroused for some hours. When
he finally weakened, being unable to
talk, he wrote On piece OF paper to
his parents that he had seen his two
little dead brothers and sisters. He
said they told him to send to certain
field and at particular place to scrape
away the snow until they would find
q bed OF moss, and under the moss a
bunch of roots, which they were TO
bring to him.
The doubling parents yielded to
his entreaties and, going to the place,
found everything as the boy had
stated. They brought the roots
home, and the boy told them how he
had been instructed to prepare an
ointment with them. The ointment
was made and applied TO the seat OF
pain, the result being that the next
day the boy left his bed. He can now
walk as well as ever.
These facts are vouched for by ..
J. Hurley, the editor of the Savannah
Democrat, the physicians, and all OF
Gilpin's neighbors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Out In a BLIZZARD.

Mr. J. p. Biaize, an extensive real
estate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa,
narrowly escaped one of the seyerest
attacks Of pneumonia while in the
northen part of that state during
a recent blizzard, says the Saturday
ReUiep Mr. Blaize had OCCASION 10
drive several miles during the storm
and WAS so thoroughly chilled that he
was unable TO get warm, and inside
of an hour after his return he was
threatened with a severe case OF Pneu-
monia or lung fever. Mr.. Blaize sent
to the nearest drug store and got a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy, of which he had often heard,
and took number OF large doses. He
saws the effect was wonderful and in
a short time he WAS breathing quite
easily. He kept on taking the meG-
icine and the next day was able TO
come to Des Moines. Mr.. Blaize re-
CARDS his cure as simply wonderful.
For sale by j. G. Gibson, Shepherds
town
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Like An 0ld-Time Romance.

A recent dispatch from Durango,
Mexico, says: The Project Of the dis
trict of Concordia and party OF rural
Mexicans who kidnapped Miss Char
lotte Newman, a pretty American
girl, few days ago.
Miss Newman lived at Mazatlan
with her mother. She was on the
wav by stage from Aqua Caliente to
Mazatlan, when the driver refined up
at "a call from the roadside, where
four men on horseback sat pointing
revolvers at his head.
While one man held gun on the
driver and attended TO the horses,
the other stepped TO the end Of the
coach and courteously requested the
young lady to come out.
The frightened girl recognized the
larger man, a tiue-loOking fellow, as
Jose Valdez, her rejected lover. She
begged the passengers TO save her.
Valdez warned them to do nothing,
and as they had no firearms they
dared not protest.
After vainly urging Miss Newman
to alight, Valdez and a companion
laid hold Of her and carried her to
the horses.
They placed her upon one, tied her
to the saddle, and led the horses to-
ward the mountains.
Tha Mexican authorities were al
once notified.
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

What is the matter with snyder, of the
Sheph erdstown REGISTER. and ). w. Walker?
Mr.. Walker is assistant u. >. Attorney Tor
the District of West Virginia, aud Mr.. Will
son has been q member OF Congress for
ne rly twelve years. Now what does Snyder
wish-to give Wilson rest after his weary
toll. or stop Walker before he begins.-Idr
tfHS6trg Independent.
1T pains US to have the Independent
so entirely misunderstood our motives
in keeping the name of Mr.. Walker
before the people. First, Mr.. Wilson
will not have a rest from his present
honorable and responsible position
until the people call him to go up
higher. Secondly. far be it from us
to stop Mr. w. before he begins. We
simply want his memory psrpetuated
upon the sacred scrolls of history.
When future generations read with
wonder and reverence Of the deeds of
statesmen and patriots of bygone
DAYS, when the annals of the nine
teenth century shall be spread before
our children and our children's chill
dren-there, beside the names of the
gallant Colonel Abe Slupsky. of st.
Iouis. aud Major Dink Bolts, of
Georgia, we want to see Inscribed in
letters of gold the name and fame OF
the Honorable Stewart Westvirglnia
Walker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
MARRIED..

In Martinsburg, December A. 1898,
by Rev. G. s. Trump. Mr.. SAMUEL NJ
SNEDEKER and Mrs. HARRIET l.
BEACH. The groom is 62 years old
and the bride 60
December IA. 1898, In Hagerstown,
by Elder A. B. Barnhart, MIR. Will
LIAM WRIGHT. Of Falling Waters, w.
Va. aud Miss MARY WEBB, of Middle
burg, Pa.
December 10, 1898, at r. F. DeLau
ney's. in Sharpsburg, Mr., WIN. THos.
LEIDIG and Miss VERDI CAPIToLA
SHOW, both Of Sharpsburg
December 10, 1893, by Elder John
Brindle, at the home of the bride, Mr..
ALEXANDRIA LINTON and Miss LAW
son SENCINDIvER, both of Berkeley
county.
December 7, 1898, by Rev. VIM. II.
Chapman, Mr.. THEODORE A. BUTTS
and Miss JAMIE HEDGES, both OF
Berkc.c; county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THE Hon. Mr.. Bretz, Member Of
Congress from Indiana, has not been
heretofore known to fame, but he has
a barrel Of good sense, in our opinion.
He has introduced a bill levying an
income tax for the payment of pen
sions. The measures directs the Sec
rotary of the Treasury to levy and
collect yearly an income tax sufficient
to pay the pensions for the preced-
ing year. The tax is to be collected
from persons residing in and eompa.
MES and corporations doing business
in the United States aud from United
States citizens residing abroad. The
fax is to be levied onincomes of $4,000
and over. 1t is perhaps needless to
say that such a method of raising the
pension money would result in the
curtailing of unnecessary expenses
and the exposure of frauds in the pen
sion business. Bully for Brett.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Two Story Frame Dwelling,

We wish to give everybody light
in regard to our system of doing bus
mess for cash.
First by selling $50 test oil at 1Oc
gallon so you may have light to see
the wonderful bargains we are adver-
Using. Why? Because we are not
chalking anything down on the office
bible now. Which means we are sell
ing at Is and 20 per cent profit. But
under the old system Of chalking 1t
down on the sweat book of eternal
time, the profits were marked up 80
and 100 per cent to allow for heavy
losses. We have laid away our sweat
book and now give the people the
benefit of short profits.
Mems snag proof rubber boots. $50.
Mems common rubber boots, $50.
Boys common rubber boots, 200
Mems Buckle Arctics, Ito, 1.25 to
1.45 pair.
Mems self-acting Boston rubber, the
best, soc.
Mems extra thick Boston rubber
shoes, 79c.
Mems common rubbers, 40, 81 and
&c.
Ladies rubbers, 80, 80, As to SOC.
Misses rubbers, % and zoe.
Child's rubbers, 20 and 25c.
Mems coarse Boots, l.5O, 1.65, 200,
2.39 and 2.49.
Mems fine Boots, .. 40 and 3.25.
Mems Shoes, 95c to 3.25 pair.
Ladies Shoes, SOC to $50.
Misses Shoes, 95c to 1.65.
Childrep's Shoes, SOC to l.20.
Babies Shoes, 25 to 30.
We have the largest line of Blank
cts in town. Cotton blankets 79c to
1.89 pair.
Wool blankets, 2.49 to 4. 10 pair.
Comforts 80, 70, 1.19 to 200 each.
Yellow and Black oil dressed coats
worth $50, our price 1.97 and 2.1O.
Mems overalls 80 to 75c pair.
Mems working pants, lined, 50 to
1.2a.
Don't forget we will soon have
skating. A good pair skates 15c.
American Club Skates, 42c pair.
Don't forget We carry large line
of Xmas goods of all kinds which We
are selling very low for cash. Come see
us and let us quote you prices before
|
you purchase elsewhere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
A Cure for Croup.

When on visit to Iowa, Mr.. K.
Dalton, of Lauray, Russell County.
Kansas, called at the laboratory OF
Chamberlain & Co., Des Noines, TO
show them his six year old boy, whose
life had been saved by Cham berlain' e
Cough Remedy, if haying cured him
of a very severe attack of Group. Mr..
Dalton is certain that it saved his
boys life and is enthusiastic ia his
praise of the remedy. For sale by j
q. Gibson, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.

Upon receipt of your addaess and
fifteen cents in postage stamps, we
will mail you prepaid our Souvenir
Portfolio OF the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, the regular price is fifty
cents, but as We want you TO have
one, we make the price nominal.
You will find it a work Of art and n
thing TO be priced. 1t contains foil
page views OF the great buildings,
with descriptions OF same, and is
executed in highest style Of art. II
not satisfied with IT, after you get it,
we will refund the stamps and let you
keep the book. Address H. E. Buck
len & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

Mrs. Jennie B. Ferguson. wife of
Major Il. b Ferguson, formerly OF the
fish commission, who is daughter OF
the late Governor Swami, of Mary
land, was knocked down by a cable
car. near the Baltimore and ONO
Railroad depot, in Washington. Mon
day, and the wheels passed over both
her legs, crushing them so that one
had to be amputated. She died next
day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THE State Grange OF Pennsylvania
last week passed resolutions condemn
ing strongly Secretary OF Agriculture
Morton and asking the President TO
remove him. because of his remarks
against various farmers organiza-
tions. Hon. Mortimer Whitehead, a
prominent Granger, attacked the ad-
ministration with much earnestness.
Mr. Whitehead, it should be under
stood, was deprived OF a good, fat
Office by this administration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
How's This a.!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., PROPS,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio, Walding, Kinnan "
Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price. 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THE new tariff bill was formally
presented to the House of Representa-
tives on Tuesday. The report Of
Chairman Wilson is a masterpiece of
honest craftsmanship, convincing log
ic and personal ability. The bill will
be called up for genera debate imme-
dia tely after the holiday recess.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

Mary Gould. wife of John Gould,
of New Bedford, Mass, has slept con
tinuously since the Monday previous
to Thanksgiving. Apparently the
sleep is that of healthy person, and
the physicians are at a loss to under
stand the case. On the Sunday be-
fore Thanks giving Mrs. Gould WAS
delivered OF an eighteen pound boy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Sore Throat.

For a sore throat there is nothing
getter than flannel bandage damp
ened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
1t will nearly always effect cure in
one nights time. This remedy is
also a favorite for rheumatism and
has cured many very severe cases. so
cent bottles for sale by J. q. Gibson,
Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

The Pullman Car Company has reduced
the wages OF employees - TO IS per cent. and
in addition TO the cut in price the men are
required TO make aud menu their tools on
their own MdrtinSburg Herald.
we are astonished that the Herald
misses this opportunity TO say some
thing about the Wilson tariff bill. Is
it possible that any reduction can be
made in wages not attributable to
that measure? Isn't it because of the
free admission of the pauper Pullman
cars OF Europe that wages have been
cut down?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THE suggestion of Hon. D. b. Lucas,
OF this county, for the presidency Of
the State University has had the
effect of bringing to the front the
friends of Dr. p. B. Reynolds, the act
ing president. DR.. Reynolds is an ex-
eelIent man and is doiac good work
for the University. He is heartily
supported by a good many persons
in various parts of the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THERE seems TO be considerable
uneasiness among Democrats over the
fact that the Wilson tariff bill does
not suit everybody. Did anyone have
an idea that tariff bill could be
framed TO please all the people? The
angel Gabriel himself couldn't do it,.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

CONGRESSMAN HAINEs from New
York is bitterly opposed tothe Wilson
bill because he thinks it will hurt the
collar and cuff trade. He'd be more
at home in laundry than in Con-
9ress
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

WE will be greatly obliged to our
friend Of the Martinsburg Herald if he
will send diagram with explanatory
notes of his article referring to Mr..
Wilson, the REGISTER and the Shsp-
herdstown postoflice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

SENATOR PREFER has introduced a
bill appropriating s63,OOO,OO for the
relief of the needy in the United
States. Let the bill pass at once and
send us a thousand or two right away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

TIE duty of every Democrat Is TO
stick 10 his party and support ITS
measures. Put patriotism ab owe per
sonal prejudices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1893.

THERE are some Democrats in Con-
sress who appear to be Democrats for
revenue only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

CONGRESS adjourned today for the
holiday recess. 1t will convene Jann-
arv Sd. when the tariff bill Will at
once be taken up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

A NUMBER of West Virginians were
again in Washington last week in OPP
position to the removal Of the tarih
on coal. Gov. MacCorkle was in the
CITY at the same time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THOSE politicians who persist IN
fooling with tariff coal had bet
Ter watch ont for black eyes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

A freight train on the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad was wrecked near
Louisville the other day and thrown
1876 feet down hill. Three IGen, 100
cattle and 400 hogs were killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THOSE persons who are afraid that
the Wilson bill will cut down wages
should rene nber that the Mckinley
bill didn't put them up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

OF course the Wilson bill doesn't
suit everybody. But every Dem ocrat
should be willing to give and take.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

PUT the tax on whiskey, beer, cigar
cites and playing cards. Thats ooth
sensible and moral.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

THE viciousness of the system that
urotects the few at the expense OF the
many becomes more apparent when
an attempt is made to remedy the
evil
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

Hoods Sarsaparilla. the king OF medi cines,
conQuers scrofula. catarfh, rheumatism and
all other blood diseases. Hoods and only
Hoods
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1893,

at O'Clock p. M, two adjoining parcels Of
land. together con aiming about EIGHT
ACRES, be the same more or less,-beiuR part
OF the real estate conveyed in said Trust
Deed and designated therein as Tracts No.
| and No. 2. the former containing acres,
l rood and 81 poles. and latter IA half acre,
more or less, situated just west OF and near
the Shepherd Turnpike, about two and a-hali
miles north OF Shepherdstown, In said cOun-
W, the improvements wherein consist OF a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
Stockholders Meeting.

THE annual meeting Oft stockholders OF
1 Potomac building Association No. 8, OF
Shepherdstown, w. Va, viii be held in the
REGISTER office, on TUESDAY. JANUARY
eth, 1894, at 8 O'Clock p. IN, for the purpose OF
electing seven directors for the ensuing year.
By order Of the Board.
II. l.. SNYDER, president.
II. c. ESTLER, Sec'y.
Dec. II, ls93-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
FARM FOR SALE.

100 ACRES OF GOOD LIMESTONE
lLO LAND. Good dwelling house. Run
ming water, and never-failing spring ear
the house. Forty acres more can be added
i'm this sale II desired, Situated near the b.
4 o. Railroad station, al Duffi' Ids. Long
time given. For further particulars, address,
JOSEPH 4. HESS,
Duffields, Jefferson Co., ". Va.
Dec IA lSg3-lm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
DIED..

At her home in Berkeley county,
December IS, 1893, Mrs. SUSAN
STUCKRY, widow OF the late David
Stuckey, aged 90 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
A Herald of the Infant Year.

Clip the last thirty years or more from the
century, and the segment will represent the
term OF the unbounded popularity OF Hos
letters stomach Bitters. The opening OF
the year 1891 will be signalized by the appear
ance OF "a fresh Almanac OF the Bitters. in
which the uses derivation and action OF this
world famous medicine will be lucidly set
forth. Everybody should read II. The cal
endar and Astronomical calculations TO be
found in this brochure are always astonlsh-
ingly accurate, and the statistics. illustra
tions, humor and other reading matter rich
I'm interest ana full OF profit The Hostetter
Company. Of Pittsbrrg Pa. publish 1t them
selves. They employ more than sixty hands
In the mechanical work, and more than
eleven months in the year are consumed in
It's preparation. II can be obtained, without
cost, OF ali druggists and country dealers,
and is printed in English, German, French,
Welsh, Norwegian, swedish, Holland, Bone
milan and Spanish.
A thief entered the Chicago post
Office on Tuesday, dubbed the cash
Ter, stole $1,000 and made good his
escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
J.D.Billnlyer.
ESTRAY COW.

CTRAYED away. near Shenandoah juno
- ton, whilst being brought to CharIestOwn
from the Shepherd sale, near shepherds
town. a Black and White JERSEY COW,
with crumpled horn and slight crook in taii
A reasonable reward VIII be given for her
return or information that will lead 10 her
recovery left with Mr.. W. d Blllmyer, Shep-
herdstown. W. Va WM. HOPKINS
Dec. !, Is93-Sw ChsTlestown, W, Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITrINGER Il MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-12-21
THE COAL TARIFF.

Some of the biggest coal operators In the
state laugh at the idea of the removal OF the
tariff hurting the coal interests OF West Viz
pinia.-Shepherdstotcn Register.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1893-04-11
POET cARPET.cLEANER.
The Almost Disastrous Result of One
Teunvgon,s Vfs1ts.

The Almost Disastrous Result of One of
Tennyson's Visits.
The poet Tennyson had his little mis-
haps, Just as less gifted mortals do.
One afternoon, says the Youths Com
panion, he called on some friends,
learned that they were not at home,
and decided to leave note. The house
maid took him to the drawing-room,
and gave him pen, ink and paper.
When signing his name to his polite
little missive, Tennyson, by jerk of
the elbow, overturned the ink bottle;
and great was his dismay at seeing a
large pool of ink spreading rapidly over
his friends new white Persian carpet of
matchless beauty. Horror-struck, he
rang the bell Up ran the servant.
do please help mel' cried the poet.
It happened that the milkman had
Just left a can of frothing milk at the
door. and the intelligent housemaid re-
membered in the nick of time that new
milk, if thrown over wet ink, would
remove all traces of the despoiling fluid.
Accordingly she overturned the jug
upon the large black pool, and with
house flannel and cloths set about rub
bing and scrubbing at the stain.
Down went Tennyson on his hands
and knees, rubbing and scrubbing with
his little helpmeet. His agony of mind
lest his old friend should knock at the
door and suddenly appear on the scene
ofdisaster he often described in later
days, declaring that it reached the in
finite" But with such good will did
this strange couple work together that
every trace of ink was removed.
Here is five-shilling piece, my good
girl" cried the poet, land God bless
you'll"
With that he seized his hat and made
for the door, Some weeks later an in
vitation to dine with his old friends
reached Tennyson. He went; and the
carpet was in no way alluded to on
sither side.