davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The Houston Posi- is exciting the
envy Of the Express, aud srouslng the
fears Of the Dallas News ty the way
it is pushing to the forefront of the
first rank 1t has the yan'as ground
Of them by being unequivocaliy dem
ocralic in feelng and 10 tone.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18
A Valuable Book .

One dollar added to the regular
yearly subscription price of the daily
or weekly News will secure a COPY
of the memor al volume OF Jefferson
DAVIS, com ,l.ed by authority Of Mrs
DAVIS.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18
The Public Take Notice.

Mr. J B Daniels, end Mr. ] G..
Lewis are the only persons outside Of
the office authorized to receive and
receipt for subscriptions due The
DAILY OR WEEKLY News.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

Jackson is offering gold medal to
the prettiest baby under two years Of
age and a life size crayon to the pre'ti.
est child between two and three years
Of age
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18
Forest Trees Transplanted

Parties wanting trees on their place
should see Mr.. P. g. Smith, 1909
Franklin street He makes special
ty OF that business aud is an expert.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The merchants organization has
been effected now let it be sustained
and good will come OF it,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The Express i, chameleon in pol
tics, Il ough rs uu@ color is untading
that is "Bne Light Federslist
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The railroad to Buckholt will be
built, and 1t will pay from the start
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

East Waco dit is coming Into de
mand kirkpatrick has some nice
building lots and will give you bar.
gain, Call on him
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The Only Democratic Daily ln Cen
rial Texas
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

Farmers, remember tha, Tucker
has received for your planting large
shipment Of Blackeye peas.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18
Fresh Garden Seed in Bulk.

| have iuct received large s.oct
in all the leading varieties. Chespe
now than ever before.
w. |. TrCkER
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The Dallas whiakey must make such
a. use it wildly mnrderous.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

All kinds of spring wagons and
family hacks al
T. T.. SPARKS II Sons.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

THE News stands ready to do what
it eau to help make success Of the
new organization among the merchants
OF this city
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

The dam is assured
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1893-02-18

A democratic administration does
not need republican handle in the
form of republican secretary of
state.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
A Fisherman's Luck.

"Well," said a Woodward avenue
man, slapping friend on the shoulden
81 see you carry rod-been fshing?"
"YOu bet"
"Had any luck?"
"First rate"
"Where are your fsh?"
"Only caught one"
"Oh, too big to bring home, see."
mo, you don't. left IT on the
beach"
"Minnow?"
Guess again"
"Bulrs head"
"No; but it was sheep'shead, and
/ brought the lucky stone home"
Thereupon Mr.. Fisherman produced
a folded pager from his pocket which
contained piece OF bone as clear and
white as crystal. His friend looked at
IL and said:
you've scratched an Il on there"
Scratched nothing. That Il was
there when I cut the bone out Of the
fish's head. Any fisherman Will tell you
that. 1t stands for luck, and | shall
keep 1t for lucky piece"
Caesars ghost~ cried his friend.
what cranks these fishermen be.
b'lieve I'll 60 fishing myself l may AZ
least catch superstition"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08

The Accidents Reported From About the
City IeaterdaY.

49,
City Yesterday.
J. Husselbee, the North Main street
painter, was working with pane OF
glass yesterday, when his arm slipped,
severlng an artery. The injury was
dressed at Schedules drug store.
Miss Mary Armstrong, of South Chap
line street, fell down long pair Of
stairs last Tuesday and was painfully
injured. No bones were broken, but
her face is badly disfRured.
A rag wagon owned by Alfred DIM
mick, of South Chaphne street, broke
down near Twenty-ffth street yester-
day. The vehicle was badly depolished
in getting it from the street car tracks.
John Hoover, of EtnavIlle, employ
ed In the corrugsting department of the
Standard mill, had four ribs broken
few days ago. He was on ladder ad-
justng q belt when he fell, causing the
injury.
Last Wednesday night, John Scoles
employed at the Ktna-Standard, suffer
ed a painful accident, the result OF
which will lay him up for some time.
A heavy piece OF iron fell from dis
lance of several feet badly crushing his
foot.
Edward Dumner, OF Etnaville, EN-
ployed at the Htna-Standsrd, suffered
bad accident yesterday while at work.
His arm came in contact with a sharp
piece Of steel, cutting q long and deep
cash in the member. DR.. VIM. F.
Ebert, Of Etnaville, gave the necessary
medical assistance.
Vim. Meyer, of South Wetzel street,
was driving down South McColloch
street last Wednesday when the horse
did an unusual thing. The animal
scared at street car and laid down on
the tracks, smashing the wagon. The
motorman got his car stopped before the
horse was hit.
Harvey Bryant, Of the EtnaStand-
ard, had a large plank to fall on his foot
while at work last Wednesday evening,
causing a painful injury. He was taken
to his home ia Bridgeport, where med
ical aid dressed the badly mashed mem
Der. He will be laid up for some time.
Last Wednesday Nelson Cox. brick
layer living on Coal street, North
Wheeling, while skating on the side
walk fell, catching his hand in a
barbed wire fence, inhicting very
painful injury. The palm Of the men,
Ser was badly torn, and the workman is
laid of work as result.
John johnson, porter on the B. & O.,
got bad fall last night on the west
bound train, near Ford's Crossing. The
train checked up for few minutes and
the porter leaned from the rear plat
form. He fell off, striking his head
against tie. A deep cash was cut near
his eye and his face is terribly swollen.
DR.. Mccoy dressed his injuries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
DURsr's new Chicago candy maker.
NOTES OF THE RIvER
News OF the Boats and BOatmsn Along
tte Ohio.

News OF the Boats and BOatmsn Along
tie Ohio.
The ]. II. Mcconnell passed up at 2
pm.
The Jacob Heatherington passed
down, flying light.
The Harry Brown, Charles Brown
and B. d. Wood passed down yesterday
with lows OF coal.
The Hudson cleared for Cincinnati at
p. m. She took on large consign-
ment of nails at LaBelle landing.
The Bedford departed for Pttsburg
at S o'clock, and the Sunshine for
Petersburg at 1880. Both had good
trips.
The packets scheduled for to-day are
the Ben Hur for Parkersburg at 1880
a. IN; at $3.50 p. m; and Sunshine for
Pittsburg at 10 p. m.
The Iron Queen got away for Pitts
burg at o'clock last evening. Includ-
ed in her cargo, was several hundred
kegs OF Bellaire nails.
The great number Of wrecked and
sunken bargeS at the upper end OF the
Ohio river renders navigation a particu-
larly delicate matter at this time.
All fair-miuded rivermen readily ad-
NIT that the new Logstown dixie in no
way can be held responsible
for the recent disasters to the coal tows
in that vicinity. Colonel Stickney went
home reasonably well satisfied and re-
lisved with the situation as he found il
in connection with his Improvement.
Although there is difference Of opin-
ion, and the riyermen and Colonel Stick
ney remain disconnected with each
other respecting the latter's plan Of i'm
provement at Logstown, there will be
nothing done at present in connection
with the misunderstanding Post.
There were feet inches Of water
in the channel last night, and falling.
There was considerable ice in the river
yesterday from the Allegheny, Monon-
gahela, and tributaries of the Ohio.
PITTSBURG, PA, December River
feet inches and stationary; clear
and pleasant.
MoRGANTowS, w. VA, December :.
River 2 feet inches and stationary;
clear and cold.
on CITY. PA, December River .
feet II inches and falling; cloudy and
cold.
GREENSBORO, PA. December 7.-Riv-
er feet 2 inches and falling; fair and
colder.
WARREN, Pa, December River
feet inches and falling; cloudy and
cold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
Nationalities In Austria.

Foreigners are won't TO classify Aus
tria among the German countries. AZ
a matter OF fact, her German-speakin9
population is but limited and annually
losing ground. The increase In popu.
lation among the German Inhabitants
Of Austria is but ST. per thousand per
year; the increase with the Italians Ia
Austria is 5.92, and with the Slavonic
races 1913. OF 100 manageable women
In the German districts IL find hus.
bands; among the Slavonic races the
percentage is SO. One OF the reasons
for this showing is that In the German
districts OF Austria the economic man,
agement Of affairs is almost prohibitory
to marriage among the younger sont
and daughters of the peasants. The
homestead goes to the eldest son, whose
brothers and sisters become his ser,
wants. Among the Slavs the famil3
property is equally divided among all
children after the death Of the father,
and each one is allowed 70 begin house
keeping on bis own hook.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
Nearly a Straight Clear.

The landlady Of q Csss avenue board
ing house had been explaining a knotty
question TO the star bosrder for as
much as half hour, the boarder mean
while thoughtfully dipping his spoon
into bis coffee.
Cant you see?" she exclaimed, after
finishing another sentence.
"Oh, yes," be replied; everything is
clear to me except one thing"
Whats that?" she asked, preparing
to take another grip.
''Thls coffee" he said. in far away
tone, and the landlady fiouneed out of
the dining room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
Two Mnrn IN tn. Fold.

CHICAGO, December ITO all Agents
and Members:
The Grand Rapids Erening Press and
the Grand Rapids Eagle to-day signed
ninety year contracts with the Asso-
ciated Press, the former seyering all re-
lations with the United Press, OF which
it has hitherto been client.
MELVILLE Z. STONE,
General Manager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
How Different.

The old gentleman in the hotel where
the fast young man who came In late
was stopping. met the I. y. m. one
morning on his was to the tennis court.
whats that you've got in your
band?" asked the innocent old gentle
man.
That's a racket" replied I. J. M,
supercIliously.
"Ah," and the old gentleman took it
in his hand; "it's nolseless, isn't it?"
OF course; you didn't think it was an
explosive, did you?"
'Oh, no." sighed the old gentleman.
ST was only thinking how different it
was from the kind you have with you
al night"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
BURSTS new Chicago candy maker.
A FINE PERFORMANCE


OF "Much Ado About Nothing" at the
Opera House, Last Evening.
Miss Marlowe's company Of actors
again demonstrated their ability, last
evening, In a fine rendition of "Much
Ado About Nothing" The audience
was not quite so large as the evening
before, but still it was more than fair,
as to proportions, and the comedy was
most heartily enjoyed. Miss Marlowe
was charming Beatrice" and Miss
Woodward was competent Hero"
while the "Dogberry" of Mr.. Amory,
the Benedict" OF Mr.. Jewett, the
"Claudio" of Mr.. Hale and the "Leona-
ia" of Mr.. Weaver were highly satisfac-
tory. The cast complete was as follows:
Don Pedro, Prince OF Arrogon. J. NJ Francoeur
Don John, his illegitimate brother,
Thomas Coleman
Claudio, q young lord Of Florence Walter Hale
Benedict, young lord of Padua... Henry JeWett
-''AA'-' . y Ava - il. A. Weaver. ST..
Balthazar, attendant on Don Pedro,
Frederic Murphy
Conrade. Followers Edwin Howard
BorAchio.. Iof Don John -. William Boag
Friar Francis Mitchell
Dogberry, "A constable r Amory
Verges, 3 hesdborough...........Fr Frank Kenrick
Seacoal ........ Frederic Murphy
Hero daughter OF Leonata.E ugenla Woodward
Beatrice, neice OF Leonats. ........-Miss harlowe
MaTgaFe' GentlewOmen Ki Hiee W Slsls
S'NAAN' '''''''
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
puRsr,s now Chicago candy maker.
A short HONEYMOON.

Peter Frederick himself, and several
responsible parties Of North Wheeling,
are authority for the statement that
Mr.. Frederick has been deserted by his
wife. This gentleman went to the 10
calitv Of St. ClairSville, last Wednesday
morning, and returned married man,
bringing his wife with him. The ap-
parently happy young couple went to
boarding on Coal street. Mr.. Frederick
claims mis- wife left him during the
night, and decsmped for parts I'M
known. He spent portion OF yester-
day looking for her, but could find no
trace. He says he don't care much,
il only she he's not gone of with another
man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
some of The Events, Past and Prospect
i've. in Social Clroles.

some OF The Events, Past and Prospect
i've. in Social Circles.
Miss Lille Lewis, of North Coal
street, entertained her friends Ia G de-
lightful manner last Wednesday eve
ming.
One OF the Arion Society's delightful
kaffee visites was given at the hall last
evening. The crowd attending was an
unusually large and fashionable one.
The supper spread was most excellent
one. Dancing was enjoyed, Prof.
Thomas Client making the music.
-
Invitations were sent out yesterday
for the marriage OF DR.. Edmund Boo k
ing and Miss Mary Z. Wilson, which
will take place Wednesday afternoon,
December Goth, at the First Presby-
terrain church. They will be at home
after January 3rd, 1894, at No. 1905
Chapline street.
Last Wednesday evening Miss Cora
Plues and Miss Mamie Hathaway,
popular young South Side ladies, gave
an interesting parlor social. The event
was given at Miss Piues' home, on
South Water street. Over twenty
couples enjoyed the excellent music
ana the general good time.
-
Last night there was pleasing social
event az the residence Of George Tape,
on South Water street. The event was
given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Tape,
the occasion being their second we'd
ding anniversary. About twenty
couples attended. Dancing was en-
loved and a bounteous repast was
served. Joseph Robinson, the genial
South Slider, was master Of ceremonies.
-
The Alert Club gave another success
ful and enjoyable dance last night in It's
hall, on South jacob street. The occa-
sion was the organizations regular
monthly ball, but was more enjoyable
than any former one given. About
sixty couples attended. Accommodate
ing members of the club. c. Knox,
Z. l.. Frederlcks, J. 4. Lantry and D..
A. West-acted as usherS. KilmeYer
furnished the music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
The Italian A mbassadorship.

ROME, December The interview
between the United States minister, the
Hon. VIM. Potter, and King Humbert,
Of Italy, yesterday was one Of marked
cordiality. The King referred TO Mr..
Van Aliens resignation, but did not
seem to take his decllnation badly, say
ing that he appreciated the delicate
reasons which determined his resolu-
ton. Mr.. Potter concurred with the
King in expressing his belief that an
eminent man would soon be appointed
to the position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
A Comnlste EstasIlshmens.

A REeIsTER reporter yesterday after
noon dropped into the harness and col
lar establishment Of VIM. 7. Burke,
No. 1920 Market street, and was shown
the handsomest line Of trunks and
satchels, suitable for holiday presents,
fn the city. Mr.. Burke is the successor
TO Schramm q Burke, and his place Of
business, on account OF fair dealine,
good quality and reasonable prices, has
long been known as the sold reliable
house" Mr.. Burkle operates the only
horse collar factory 10 the State, aud
owners OF horses will consult their own
interests By extending 20 him their pa
tronage. he handles a complete line OF
harness, saddles, blankets, robes, whips,
etc, and guarantees satisfaction as 10
quality and prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
REAL EsrArE MARREE.

Deeds or Transfer Left for Record Yea
terdny.
The following transfers OF real estate
we're left for record at Clerk Hooks
Office yesterday:
Deed made December 8, 1898, by the
Greenwood Cemetery Association, 10
Augusta. Meyer, for the east half OF
lot 1l2. Consideration, SS4E50.
Deed made November z, 1898. BY
Joseph J. Beuter and wife to August
Matthews, for the north one-fourth Of
lot No. 80, on the west side OF Market
street. between Sixth aud Seventh
streets. Consideration, $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
Female University Destroyed.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, December T.
The Southern Female University OF Al
ALBANIA was entirely destroyed by fire
last night. With one exception the in
mates got out safely. Miss Dean, a
beautiful young woman. In the excite
ment rushed back into the building
after being safely out and her hair be-
came ignited. She was soon enveloped
in flames and but for the heroic work OF
G.. B. Robbins would have been Gre
mated. The loss is. estimated at $685.
O0O
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
DURsr's new Chicago candy maker.
Mister PrsndergaIt, II YOu Please.

Mister Prendergast, II You Please.
CHICAGO, December THE frst four
jurors were sworn in TO-DAY at the trial
of assassin Prendergast. The prisoner
startled the spectators during the pro-
cesdings by violently objecting TO be-
ing called Prendergast by the States
attorney. 81 want you to call me Mr..
Prendergast," ne said, and the attorney
thereafter did as requested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
WhK % Raturnad.

'sLook here" said Mrs. TsddIes to
Hungry Higgins, didn't give you q
dinner yesterday"
"You did, madam" replied Higgins,
with courtly bow, ''and one good din
ner deserves another"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
Assumed Their old Time Appearance.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, December T.
The Lehigh Valley railroad has re-
sumed its old time appearance aud pas
senger trains are running on schedule
time to-day. Freight and coal trains
are moving as they did before the strike
and quite number of coal mines that
have been idle for the past two weeks
have resumed operations. Superin-
tendent Esser has taken the names OF
all applicants for work, but at the same
time he informed the men that he could
not promise them work at once. A
number OF old employees who had ap-
piled last night for reinstatement are
now at work,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08

For the term ending March 81, 1894
are now due. II paid on o. before the
31st Of December, 1898, = discount OF
ten per cent. will be allowed.
THE CITY WATER Board.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED,
As Should These Poor People Who Have
Had Catarrh and Things.

CHICAGO, December Miss Mamie
Ryan, of Geneva, Wis, has sued
prof" G. Birkboz, Chicago hair
dresser, for $500 damages. The
professor" is said to be the owner and
proprietor Of a hair vigor which, its
friends claim, will give the most pitt
fully bald head a covering, and grow
luxuriant locks on billiard ball. Miss
Ryan used the medicine, and claims
that Berkbolz has spread broadcast
through the country pictures OF her,
"before and after" using, which por-
traits she alleges are so misleading as to
her personal appearance that they have
damaged her to the extent Of S75, 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
AMUSEHENrs
FDGEwooD FOLKS.

The theatre-goers Of Wheeling will
have the pleasure OF seeing next We'd
neSday, December 18th, the young aud
versatile comedian, Alba Haywood, who
is making such a pronounced hit in
"Edsewood Folks" The play in which
Mr.. Haywood will be seen is one Of
those New England comedies that pre-
dict rural life OF those queer, OldfaSh-
Toned people in the far East that inha6it
the New England hills, and, although
their lives are simple in the extreme,
they are nevertheless exceedingly
funny. The characters in "EdgewOod
Folks are drawn with that care and
naturalness that abound in the "0ld
Homestead. "
The press is unanimous in praising
the young comedian in his very clever
work The engagement lasts for one
night only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
THE NIETEORs,

Last night the Grand was crowded to
see The Meteors" Speciality Company.
This company richly deserves the name
Of Americas greatest speciality cOmps-
ny. Every specially is refined and first
class. They appear again this evening,
give a matinee saturday and close their
engagement Saturday night. Reserved
seats on sale st the Grad box office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
NUsIN TO-NIGHT.

A large and brilliant audience will
greet Divide Musin, the great yiolinist,
aad his excellent company at the
Opers House tonight. This is the third
entertainment in the Young Mems
Christian Associations course and has
been looked forward to with pleasure by
lovers Of good music. Musin's playing
is wonderful, full Of depth aud tender
ness. Mrs. Musn's fine vocaliZGtiOn is
known almost as well as her husbands
Instrumental mastery. BESSIE BOnsall
has rich, pure contralto voice. Fred
eric Eil.otts tenor voice is Of sweet and
flexible quality. Edward Schariis un-
surpassed as pianist. II isa combina-
ton Of genuine musical artists, and
their performance will be worthy the
enthusiastic audience that will greet
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08

Bargains In Diamonds &C H. T. Hillman
q Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08

BARGAINS in Watches and Diamonds,
at Shelf Bros, ITO Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
WILL o THE wISP.

"Will o. the WiSp" one Of the most
successful as we'll as interesting Irish
dramas will be presented at the Grand
Opera House next Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. The play is written
by Edgar Seldom, author Of "NcKenna'S
Filtration" in which Barry & Fay have
made such a reputation, aud tells the
oft repeated tale Of love aud devotion.
but covered IN new binding Of circum-
stances. II is a step in a commenOa0le
direction, an effort to construct a pure
and wholesome drama depicting life in
its natural possibilities. The acting
compsuy is said 10 meet all the require
ments OF the drama
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-08
IN SOCIAL CIkCLEs.

DURsr's new Chicago candy maker
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-04-02
AN EASTER WITH PAREPA.
by myra 5. DolAno.

For The Sunday Gazette;
When Parepa was over here she was
everywhere the peoples idol. The great
opera houses In all our cities and towns
were througed. There were none 10
criticise or carp Her young, rich, grand
voice was beyond compare, Its glorious
tones are remembered with an en-
thusiasm Ike that which greeted her
when she sang.
Her company played in New York
during the Eastcr holidays, and /, az an
old friend claimed some Of her leisure
hours We were friends In Italy, aud
this Easter day was 10 be spent with
me.
At II in the morning she sang at one
Of the large churches l waited for her
aud NJ last we two were alone In my
snug little rooms. At noon the sky was
overcast and grey. Down came the
snow, whitening the streets and roofs.
The wind swept icy bresths from the
water as II came up from the bay. aud
rushed past the city spires, and over tall
buildings, wldrling around as the snow
and storm.
We had hurried home, shut and fast
ened our blinds, drawn close the curtains,
and piled coal higher on the glowing