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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

A. w. Thsyer, mine host of the Augusta
house, is receiving congratulations on his
Workmanship. He brought back from
Weber pond handsome loon that he shot
there. The bird will weigh Is pounds.
As is well known the loon is difficult bird
to shoot, but report has it that Mr.. Thayer
sho. this specimen at q distance OF 800
yards directly through the eye; also that
the loon had only this eye above the water
at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
Paris Criminals.

OF all cities of the world Paris presents
Z gathering of humankind most fearfuiiy
mixed in Its elements OF disorder. Inc
criminal brought up from childhood In the
capital will risk his life for the privilege
of living there. Accordingly many crim-
nails who have been forbidden residences In
Paris in spite of the strActest surveillance
of the barriers will work their way IN
again and take up their career OF CRIME
under other names-Paris Letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
Railroad and Steamboats,.
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Arrangements OF Trains In Effect July
LIST, 1894.
Passenger Trains Leave Augusta u
Follows
THROUGH TRAINS.

GOING WEST-6.es A. NJ. for Lewiston.
Rockiand, Portland. Boston and Montreal; Gas
A. n. for BrunsSick Lewiston, Pennington,
Phillips. RaSgelcy, Rockland. Portland and Bos.
ton. connecting for White Mountain points and
Quebec; II IS express Portland and Boston; s.ss
and $50 L. NJ. for Brunswick. Bath, Portland.
Boston; II % T. NJ. might Puiiman) every night
for Lewiston, Bath, Portland and Boston; Ills A.
NJ, FOR land and Boston.
GOING EAsT-l.i5 A. N. might express for
Skowhegan. Belfast. Bangor, st. stephen, ST.
John and Arcosiook county; $50 A. NJ. Bangor.
Bar Harbor, Ola Town and Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad, IL A. NJ. for Wa,ervile, SSowhegan
!. i6 p. NJ. Express ror Bangor and Bar Harbor,
Moosehead via ID ,Ster; 3.47 p. M..for wateryillc,
Oakland, North Arson, Bingham. Skowhegan,
fast, Bangor. ST. stephen. 81. John and ARGOS.
'ook county; IS z, NJ. (miNed for Wa;evilie)
2. 10 A. NJ, tSondavs only for wa,erville and
Bangor; 2.46 L. NJ. (Suneays only,) for Water
vile, Bangor. 81 John and Aroos;ook county.
The Night Pullman Train going East NJ las A.
NJ, going West at II 90 Z. NJ, runs every night.
Sunday included, connecting for and from Lewis.
ton, but not 10 Skowhegau on Monday mornings,
or 10 Belfast. Dexter or beyond Bangor excepting
TO Bar latbOr) sunday mornings.
The day trains going West at Gas A. NJ, 1000
Sundavs) and East NJ 2,i6 L, NJ, run
daily. Sunday IN ud.d, between Boston, Lewis.
ton, Bath, Bangor, Bar harbor and st. John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
The Maine Farmer in its report of the

The Maine Farmer in its report of the
State fair has the following:
The most beautiful and artistic work in
the entire collection and which brought out
the most lavish praise, was an embroidered
centerpiece by Miss Lottie S. Stafford of
Augusta. 1t was done wife Corticelli silk
on white linen. The committee were enthu-
sastic over the beautiful thing and it was
the first article in the hall to which prize
was affixed. Miss Stafford also shows tea
cloth decorated with violets, which received
n prize
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
-
uucklen,s Arnics saive

The Best Salve in the world for ats,
Brnises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Shn .Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or NO pay required: II
Is guaranteed to give perfect ssosia.uo !,
or money refunded. Prite 70 ems pa
hox. For sale by j. A. .Incks"n .nd Eme y
q Ward, Gardner. julyl6eod&wfohn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

1t is expected that Prof. II. l.. Chap
man, ID. D., of Bowdoin college, will give
course Of six lectures in the Congrega-
iional chapel, the last of October and first
of November, on the following subjects
CHANGER, Spencer, Milton, Shakespesre's
Macbeth" Emerson, Tennyson's "Prin-
cess" No more graceful public speaker
ever comes before New England audience
at the present time than Prof. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

The calling of several prominent Mon
mouth citizens before the grand jury has
* tied the surmse that the Monmouth
murder mystery has not been forgotten and
that possibly the detectives after this long
lime have material for the consideration of
the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

Mr.. C. d. Whitehouse is down from
Boston, spending few days with his fam
lily, at the Augusta house. He is accom-
panied by Lieut.. Hans Scheibe of Dresden,
Germany. Lieut.. Scheibe is on a few
months furlough from the Geman army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

G. A. r. hall was crowded last evening
to its utmost capacity. Mrs. Mason of Boz
ton spoke upon the subject of Spiritual
ism" in the evening and also in the after
noon. Mr.. Mason sang several beautiful
selections. She possesses sweet voice
and claims to compose in the spirit Of the
moment. She will speak again next Sun
day in the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

Officer 3. +. Mcfarland, who has been
laid upa week with rheumatism, went on
duty again, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

John Murphy, formerly of this city but
who has been running the City of Water
vile between Biddeford and the Pool this
summer, is in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Lee and Miss
Elith f. Lee of Lewiston, were at the
North, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Miss Laura Lord has returned from q
WRIT to her home in Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

Edward II. ElweH of Portland was at the
Cony house, Sunday, on his way to Presque
Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

An accident at the power station of the
Electric Road stopped all running gears for
several hours, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. 4. A. Tufts of Boston
spent Sunday at the Augusta house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS,

run daily, Sundays included. 4 run Sundays only
Through tickets 10 California and all points
South and West may be had OF +. II. Walker.
ticket agent, Augusta, the only office in Augusta
ceiling in all routes and checking baggage free
of expense.
PsYsnN TUCKER, Vice Pres. and GenI Manager
+. T.. BOuTHBY. GEM Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Portland Juno 2k 1904.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

nhn able
OF the WORLDS merely
nominal ngure. We series OF
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-09-17

The books of this paper authorship,
typographical andb binding.
1t will include
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14
NJ " EsIFk MATTE
A Chain Gang of Twelve Tramp, Orgr-
n,Zsd.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
III Hun 5 -RELT- B.AITLE BOOK.

1l2l Hull S.RErT, BlATTIE BLOCK.
The chain-gang was organized yesterday
In this city with twelve recruits, and the
number will be increased from day 10 day
untll the iramps keep away from this
side Of the James.
Yesterday morning Mayor Maurice had
presented before him twelve able-bOdied
young men zone colored), hailing from all
sections Of the country.
rms gang was captured Friday nght
by Officers Smith and Wright near the
coal shutc on the Southern railroad,
where they had made a bright fire and
were apparently enjoying themselves,
aud placed I'm a cell In the station house.
the chain-gang for thirty days and put to
work on the streets. For good behavior
they will get only ten days.
This is in accordance with the city or
dinace, and will be the means Of Kidding
the city OF "A nuisance which has been
perpctrated upon IL for some time by this
class Of people. This was the outcome OF
a meeting OF the Police Commissioners
Friday night after the adjournment OF
the Council.
The men were put to work cleaning the
balls and chains preparatory TO starting
To- work Monday morning. The ganS seem
to be in good spirits.
The police are determined to capture all
tramps found within the borders Of the
city and put them TO work on the streets
In the Chain-gang.
The October term Of the Hastings Court
commences tomorrow.
Rev r. y. Chambers, who has been
conducting the services at StocktOn-Street
church for the past week, Will occupy
the pulpit Of that church today morn
ing and night.
Services viii be held at West-End
Methodist Episcopal church as usual;
The subject of the pastor at night VIII
be the Life of Joseph" The EnGeaVor
societies will meet AZ the usual hours.
The beautiful missionary exercises, en-
titled the "Chldren's Crusade" will be
rendered By the children OF the, Nood-
ward Rosebud Society at Central Metl-
odist church this afternoon at $50 O. CLOCK
The public Is invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14
tRectS Of Thunder mi Liehtrin,.

Lady Landsdowne had both humor and
intellect; no one enjoyed BoWles's good
stories more than she did. judging from
~ we gather OF those pleasant DAYS
Ihere were occasions when she is said
10 have roasted" her dear old friend
IN" canon, He became very absent
minded and nervous In his later years.
ana was always singularly alarmed by
thunder and lightning. / have been told
mat when wdower he was once STAY
ing ut Bowood when a terrific storm
came on shortly after the guests had re-
tired for the night. Lady Lansdowne
was startled by hearing his bell rlngS1g
Violently while she was undressing. and
she at once sent her own maid to see
what was wrong. After rapping at the
door, the young woman was admitted
and said:
"Mr. Bowles. her I.adyshlp has sent
me 10 see what Is the matter. Is there
anything l can do for YOU Sir?"
"Oh. yes" said the old gentleman. I'm
a state OF abject terror. "rll give Won
guinea OF you'll stop here and sleep in
the room"
The maid went back laughing To her
mistress, TO whom she told what had oc
CURED, and at breakfast the next morn
ing Lady Lansdowne chaffed the good
cannon numerically, 10 the amusement
OF every one present.-Mrs. Cross In
Temple Bar,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14
IIE BLUEFIILD DECISION.
1t Settles an Important Question" est
yircinI. politics.

BLUEFIELD, w. VA, oct. Especial.
The decision of the United States Cir
cult Court OF Appeals, rendered by Judge
Hughes. which involves the ute 10 the
spring from which this city gets, us
water dismiSsing the suit on fOrmantleS
Of service, was received here with great
satisfaction. by the old lines Of survey,
this Beaver Pond spring was located IN
Mercer county and the services were
made bY the officers in 1aZeWeu, Va,
thinking that the corrected survey, whlch
locates this spring in that county, Woull
be the correct one. but the Court received
the old survey hence the case was out OF
its jurisdiction. Your correspondent learns
that the town of Graham. Va, Will no
longer itigate this water question WITH
Blueteld, and if such Is the case, II VIII
be a happy ending of this very much
veXed water question.
The growth of this city has been very
much retarded by the inability OF the
water company TO furnish an ample sup
ply Of water.
The school authorities are erecting a
NrctV city schoo. building, which VIII be
completed about January LIST.
\ large Democratic club has been or
gani2ed here, with &. y. Holland, pres
ident, which holds weekly meetings, at
which addresses are made. The c4up Was
addressed last Saturday night by Judge
Johnson. J. NJ. Sanders and X; Eaden
Penn. Hons. John W. Daniel and Joseph
Wysor Of Virginia, and Allen O.Myer
have been asked to address this cup.
Senator Daniel will, in all probability pc
in this section at a large barbecue TO De
held at Graham Many Republicans, as
we'll as Democrats of this state are alA-
ious TO hear the eloquent Senator. n gem
eral lethargy seems to prevail among the
Republicans. They seem 10 have no spear
ers IN this end OF the State, ana ~ IS
said that Mr.. Huhling. their candidate
for Congress. cannot make speech. Mt.
Anderson the Democratic candidate is
man of great personal magnetism anu
makes All excellent speech, ana perhaps
no man in the State has larger person
al following or more devoted friends IMAM
himself. in his own district
The cut In the freight on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad in carrying coke WIN Sc
riously injure the shipments or this ma
terial In this section.
Hon. II. NJ. Smythe. Minister TO iaiu,
was on our streets during the week. he
will return TO Haiti in a few days, ana
viii leave for his mission on the lith.
His daughter will not accompany hl'n' on
account OF the loss OF her mother. put
will remain with friends In stanton. va.
Mr. Smythes health is not good, put
greatly improved. lie is universally be-
loved in this section. and every one knows
him as Governor Smythe."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

the entire week. Senator Martin and
Miss Day, Dr. Edward Mcclure and MISS
Mary Mcclure, and Mr.. Walters and MISS
Southall made the trio in whose honor the
hgurative bells rang.
The managers OF the W. c. A. propose
TO supply sandwiches. luncheOns ana
dinners TO the delegates to the coming
Convention of Christians TO be held here
from the 18th to 26tn, and during those
days, 10 as many other persons as show
an amiable Willingness TO be fed by them
Nor Is this ali the ladies propose 70
do in October, for, on the 10Th, at the
Y. NJ. G. y. Hall, they viii give bril-
liant entertainment, the special attrac-
ton at which will be the popular New
York Celebrities" which were secured
through the effort OF Mrs. George Lyon,
of the Ways and Means Committee.
The Miss Van COrtlandt, soprano, was
a pupil of Max Marezek and later OF
Alberto Randegger. She has won much
praise abroad.
Miss Alice Cady, pianist, is a highly
gifted young woman, and graduate of
the Conservatory Of Music, Stuttgart,
Germany.
Mr.. Darvall received his musical edu-
cation In Milan, Italy, made his debut In
Florence, and mas been the recipient Of
much distinction since then.
Her oscar Hentschel, the popular flute
virtuoso, needs no praise here. His sue
cess with the Boston QGintette Club has
placed him among the front rank OF
flute Virtuosi
Reserved seats can be secured upon
application to Mr.. Tibbtts, y. NJ. c. a.
Hall.
Or. and Mrs. Howard, of Baltimore are
staying with their brother Mr.. John
Howard, Of G02 west Grace street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

The Central Committee OF the Associa-
ton for the Preservation of Virginia An
tiquities. composed of the officers Of the
association and the directory board OF
ladies', is requested to meet in the par
Tors of the Virginia Historical Society,
70I east Franklin street, on Tuesday Oc-
tober 18th, at ) p. NJ. This is meeting
called by the president, as business OF
much Importance is before the associa-
ton,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

is a revolution in underground railroadlng
and In few months Baltimore VIII nave
the first electrical locomotive put IN ac-
tuai successful practice in America AS
there Will be no smoke in the tunhei
II will be possible TO paint 1t white a"d
as IL will be Illuminated by about 700
incandescent lamps il Will rot be neces-
sary to light the lamps in tne cars.
THE PUIE FOOD EXHIBIT.
The Pure Food Exposition. which was
opened on last Monday night, is a great
attraction here now. and as a plan on
the part Of the Grocers Association OF
Baltimore to advertise their goods, IL Is
a great success. II will be opened in
Richmond on the 5th of November next,
and viii afford lots Of fun for every
body TO see the pretty girls attired In
cooking array and dealing out the sam
pies of t'heir various dishes which they
cook themselves in your presence with
their dainty hands.
There were over 300 persons there last
night and under the strains of a grand
orchestra all went merry as marriage
bell" j. i.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

Real merit Is the characteristic OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and It Is manifested
medicine accomplishes. Hoods SarSapa-
rilla " the kind. Try Il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

A handsome Bruno guitar suc,,,,,
used, at a bargain "'
RICHMOND MUSIC CO.
2l3 east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

PLEASE REMEMBER rs OK YOUR
SHOPPING TOURS. WHETHER YOU
WANT a SPOOL or COTTON OR SILK
SPEND" COME TO OUR STORE. MY
FRIEND. If YOU HAVE \ DOLLAR
TO INVEST COmE 70 Us. WE DO
THE REST"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

INFANTA EULALIE the best Known
Key West cigar sold In this country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

SATTEEN. for Comforts. al Zoe. per
yard fOi the T. l-2C. quality.
SATTEEN Is the ideal fabric for
nice Bed Comfort.
our beautiful FRENCH FLANNEL
PATTERN OUTINGS, ia lovely Pinks
and Blues. are selling rapidly-the y l-2c.
quality for Zoe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

A paper OF PINS for lc
4 card OF HOOKS AND Eyes. lc.
\ piece Of BONE CASING, 90.
4 dozen WHALEBONES, Inches long.
for DC
3 cakes CASTLE SOAP for l0c.
\ dozen spools OF EMBROIDERY SILK
900 yards SPOOL COTTON g spools)
for Sc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR DRESS
GOODS YET? If NOT, DO SO AT
ONCE.
WE HAVE THEM TO SUIT ALL
f33GTkFGPR04kST IH6 TIE HEAB 81 rT THE
RIG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

WE ARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
ADDITIONS TO OUR STOCK OF DRESS
GOODS, AND THIS DEPARTMENT OF
OUR BUSINESS IS BEING PUSHED
WITH ENERGY
EXAMINE OUR DRESS GOODS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

pieces Of FRENCH FLANNEL. all
wool and beautiful patterns, at g lie,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

Then we have DRESS GOODS ar 69c.
for handsome COVERT CLOTHS, 80
inches wide.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

At 47c. four pieces OF ALL-WOOI,
CHEVIOTS. in beautiful colorings, at SOC.
Lots Of beautiful DRESS GOODS IN
SERGES, CHENIOTS.
See our zoe. DRESS GOODS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

At zoe. ALL-WOOL CASHNERES.
SERGES Storm and SMOOTH that are
~ TO A. inches wide, and pieces BLACK
FIGURED (all black ALL-WOOL DRESS
GOODS. "Ferat palmlur qui menut'-
we deserve 1t on our BLACK GOODS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-04

petty larceny US this was of vagrancy.

petty larceny US this was of vagrancy.
Come"
But when Armitage left the colonel
ut q later hour and sought his own room
for a brief rest he was in no such buoy
ant mood. A night search for tramp
in the dense thickcts among the bluffs
and woods of Sablon could hardly be
successful. 1t was useless to make the
attempt. He slept but little during the
cool August night and early in tho
morning mounted n horse and trotted
over to tho railway station.
Has any train gone northward since
last night?'' he inquired at tho office.
"None that stops here" was the an
swer. The first train up comes along
at 1855"
Il want to send dispatch to Fort
Sibley and get an answer without delay.
Can You work it for mc?''
The agent nodded and pushed over Il
package of blanks Armitage wrote
rapidly rs follows:
Captain Chester, Commanding Fort Sib!ey:
Is Jerrold there? Tell him will arrive Tues
day. Answer. +. ARMITAGE.
1t was along toward o'clock when
the return message came clicking in on
the wires, was written out and handed
to the tall soldier with the tired blue
eyes.
He read, started, crushed the paper
in his hand and turned from the Office.
The answer was significant:
Lieutenant Jerrold left Siblcy yesterday aft
ernOon. Not yet returned. Absent without
leave this morning. CHESTER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-04
HE'S COMING TOMORROW.

He's coming to see me tomorrow.
What do you suppose he will sayf
fancied he looked at me strangely
When he bid me goodby yesterday.
I'm awfully nervous and shaky,
And there's not the least reason why.
It's a shame TO be quite such q baby
When one Is so aged as !.
He says he Is coming tomorrow.
There's nathing at all strange in that,
For many's the time he has been here,
And we've had a jolly good chat.
He's coming TO see me tomorrow.
What OF it1 I'D like him to tell.
I'm sure he can come when he pleaSes,
Or never-'twould suit me as well.
Tomorrow he's coming. tomorrow,
And he was here one day ago.
never did see such n fellow.
What ails him is more than know.
I'm sure / cannot imagine
What tits he's SO anxious to say,
But he's coming TO see me tomorrow
Iwish he were coming todayi
-Persis E. barrow in Housekeeper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-08-04
sincere regards. am always your friend,
MATILDA ST. EVREMOND.

sincere regards. am always your friend,
MATILDA ST. EvRENONn
Charles Copthall, Esq. 800 Throgmur-
ton Street, to Miss Nellie St Eyre
mond, Folly Thcater, Strand, July /,
1892:
Ny DARLING NELL see Your mis-
giving had foundation. for this MORN
ing's post brought me polite note
from your worthy parent siEnifying
that she can never consent to our mar
riaGc-
Now, my sweetest girl. this sCtuls TO
me awfnlly hard lines! The fact that
Your pour father was broker and went
smash is, so far n | can see, no earthly
reason why Won should not make me
happy or why should not make Won Z
good husband Moreover. from what
You say, Your mother appears tO have
objected TO every offer Won have ever
had. can't say am sorry she did -
if she hadn't, yuu wouldn't Ii, frC,-
but the fact remains that she refuses
you to every one, and the inference Is Is
clear rs the MONDAY sun-out Of Lon
don.
YOu draw s. week. and Won admit
to being -. Yet she treats Won like a
HNN-ht-lS NNuA siAlAA AAAAtNS
Won ont of it begglrly 10 shillinGs for
chiffOns and bus fares How long will
Won permit such Il raScally state of
things to continue: You say yOu are
sure she will never give ynu To me. l
dare say not. She finds You much too
valuable to part with! BE courageous
and defy her! l love Won with my whole
heart. and / will not See Your life vast
ed in this fashion If You Wear the ac
companying flowers in the second act
[ tonight, shall understand that Mrs.
ST. Evremond is not coming to fetch
you, and shall be at the stage door
| when You leave Ever Your devoted
CHARLIE
Miss Lydia Cupthall, 49a PembridGe
Square, w, to Miss Augusta Gushcr.
? The Grove, Kensington. July Is,
1892:
Ny DEAREST GCSSIE-I am writing
to you in despair. 1t will be the vericst
line, but should hate for you TO learn
the awful intelligence from any one bat
me- Charley is married YOu know
what have always hoped-my brother
and my bosom friend. But the dream
is over. Indeed he has shown that he
was never worthy of you.
He has married Nellie St. Evrcmund.
the actress Mamma is distracted, and
I-well, You may picture me. He ran
away with her mot mamma. the actress
and now has actually the effruntcry to
say he is happy.
Do come and have tea tomorrow and
let us mingle our tears. Yours, quite
brokenly. LYDIA
P. S.-The character of the bride
may be imagined from the facsfhat her
own mother cuts her i'll the strect.-
Black and White