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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
REAL EsTdTE AGENTS TAX.
Several Bills Before he General ssembly
Lonkin- u u Change in ihc Law.

Looking e. - Change in lie Law.
Several bills have been introduced in
the LEGISLATURE this session bearing upon
the sale Of real estate and the license
on real estate agents. one provides for
the removal of the tax OF one-fOurth OF
] per cent. on real estate sales. ms blh,
il is said, has the Endorsement OF the CITY
real estate agents, and when the measure
was first introduced there were several
gentlemen of that profession from other
cities here in its interests. This tax in
Richmond amounts 10 about $1,000 gear,
and the real estate men, it is said, charge
il up to the owner, and, therefore. some
Of them are satisfied 10 let the law stand
as it is. In addition the real estate
agents nav q license tax 70 the State Of
$50. Senator Williams. Of Mecklenburg,
has introduced "A b. TO reduce TINS IL
cense i'm the case Of country real estate
mon who handle own farm lands to s.
without any change of the One-fourth OF
per cent tax. taking the ground That
they can afford to pay the percentage
when they make sales ana receive an
income from their business. and that they
cannot afford TO pay large SPECIFIC IL
ccnse tax on a small business.
The following are the amounts OF sales
returned last year by the agents OF tnls
city to the Commissioner of Revenue;
Denoon, Upper & CO.. Si5O.go0
II. Seldom Taylor < Son, $4,000
r. Il. Chafiin x Co, s42.192
j. i. Elan * Co, Sll1.i59
y. W. Bowe, Sll6.i Gi.
Jackson Brandt & Co, slo35Oo.
j. Thompson Brown * Co, $51,5l6.
John r. Goddin, 81, 800.
T. 4. Catlin, $4,000
Apperson 4 Pollard. $31OI6.
Cabell & Wilson, S3S,775.
H. L. Staples & Co.. S21G76.
H. A. McCurdy. $4,000.
Cobb & Wingheld 81. 900.
Chewing & Rose. $4,000.
Sutton & Co., $4,000
Charles a. Rose $4,000.
Several other agents returned less than
$4,000 the amount of their sales.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
Sol ierS' Fnmr Rrp0rf.

The report Of the Board OF Visitors Of
the Soldiers Home shows that the affairs
Of that institution are in prosperous
condition. The report recommends that
the Legislature shall appropriate quar-
ter's funds. which is caused by de-
fciency when the act of 1s9l-92 took
effect. This deficiency has caused some
embarrassment in the settling of bills
which can be only done away with by
the amount required being furnished by
q special act Of the Legislature.
The number Of inmates now is 30 or
which 50 are on the hospital records.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
The funerals To-Day.

The funeral Of Miss Maud Morton
will take place at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon at Centenary Methodist church.
The funeral OF Mr.. J. w. WADE VIII
take place from Union Station church
this afternoon al 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Sallie i. Wood died at ner re-
dcnce. No. 80 Mosby street. lueS'i -
I'm the sixty-third year OF hef us5 "a
was born In Hanover county, a's -
Nv go, 49, ryiIl take place from the
roci1ence to-day at noon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

The United Banking and Building CON-
pany, 81 east Main street, offers Tor safe
a limited number Of the shares or It's cap
ital stock. fully paid and non-assess1oie
at so per share The company pays on
the cost OF this stock a cash dividend CT
per cent. per anrum. payable semi-annu-
ally on the LIST days Of January ana July
of each year. The stock further paruci-
patos In the profits of the business. AID Is
redeemed by the company at its maturity
(Which is estimated 10 be about eighty
four months at 500 per share. regardless
81 the cash interest already paid the hold
er thereof. This company is well-nlan-
aged institution. and we commend its
shares 10 the investing public.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

lency requires no comment.
Best ENGLISH CREPES. all pure silk.
from $50 to 81 per yard.
MOURNING Wells AND vEILINGs.
Some new effects IN the above two
articles that it will interest you to ex-
anime.
CRAWENETrE ..FRGk, 56 inches wide,
beautiful fine Serge. warranted absolutely
waterproof. makes AN elegant dress or
wrap that water will not affect. and pro-
tect you from the weather
our goods have been selected by buyers
who are experts in their line. and who
have an intimate knowledge Of the wants
OF the Richmond trade, and We can give
you satisfaction In every respect.
We can assure you II will be TO your
advantage 20 give us call IL you are IN
want of BLACK GOODS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
In Respect Ia cantoin cunningham.

At a meeting Of the officers Of the
James River Improvement Company last
evening, held IN the Chamber Of Com
merce. resolutions were adopted com
memorating the death Of Capt Cunning
ham. High praise is recorded OF the
deceasods character as business man
and a gentleman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

One Of the attorneys In the Houseman
case IS responsible for the report that
Judge Wexford will give Housenan a
new trial upon the ground that witness
Taylor was not allowed 10 testify.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

Friendship Lode. No. 10, .c had 'n niset
,,eoting of its membership lrs9e 49,, 10, 80
tn'aA II n~, me consideration aud adoption
SION o.'n rsendment to its bylaws, where
OF ~ a,,es are decreased from $ TO 80
py tn r,,um or from 81 10 $50 per quar-
ps. rhe financial condition Of the lodge
, .ea. shown 10 be in first-rate order.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

IN Petersburg. Reserve stock, and sold
for soc. Sale price, &c. n pair.
The same style Of GLOVES in.4 buttons.
Petorsburss price was zoe. Sale price
lie pair.
$3.50 DOGsKIN GAUNTLETS for 81 a
pair.
SILK EVENING MITTs. 19c. pair.
SPRING CLOAKING. / IL yards wide,
soc. a yard.
Pure SILK SATIN RIBBONS, every
color and width to be found in the largest
RIBBON STOCK here from Petersburg
at the following prices:
No 8, SATIN RIBBON Sc. yard.
No :, SATIN RIBBON, &c. yard
No. ., SATIN RIBBON Dc. a yard
No. y. SATIN RIBBON, 12c. yard.
No. l6. SATIN RIBBON. l4c. yard.
No. .. SATIN RIBBON. lie. yard.
Best ALL-SILK DAISY RIBBON. 1Jc.
apiece.
Best ALL-SILK DAISY RIBBON, &c.
yard.
Remember. you can buy as much or as
little Of any one article as You like.
PETERSBURG FOLLOWING BAGS
TO BE CLOSED OUT
s. Q. and lJ-inch. 75c. kind, zoe.
10 and li-inch, 81 - kind. for 1Jc..
| $50 GLADSTONE BAGS $50
s. GLADSTONE BAGS, $40.
one SO BAG for $3.50.
one SIS BAG for $50.
one $3.50 BAG for g..
one so BAG for s..
| One s. BAG for s..
These include REAL and IMITATION
| ALLIGATOR and MOROCCO BAGS Of
| finest make.
We take LESS THAN COST for the
| PETERSBURG GOODS, and never finch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

LONG NOUS
. l. II T \ l r IL
GLOVES. just like
this cut. undressed
kid. finished In jet
black, navy blue,
light tans, every
size, IN perfect con-
lIfinn L fhna. r-nrn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
r AND 9 WEST BROAD STREET

II YOU are in need BLACK DRESS GOODS any kind
can find everything desirable both the Staples and New Effects
our Black Goods Department.
Great care has exercised the selection Black
Goods Care was taken o get only the best of black.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08
Cruiches. Trus,es, and Braces.

All styles and prices at
OWENS & MINOR DRUG co.'s.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08

Miss Gladys Tyson, OF Falmouth. u
letting relatives In Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-08


The following bills were introduced and
under susoc~sion OF the rules placed ON
the calendar:
House BIN No 3sS: To protect FISH in the
Nattaponi Pamunkcy and York rivers
Inv nreventing fishing with any fixed de-
vice i'm water over ten feet deem.
House Bnl No $50: 70 protect par
triages and woodcocks in the county Of
KING George.
House Bin no. 60: To authorize the
county school board of Albcmarlc TO al
low additional compensation 90 the coun-
-, s,ocriptendcnt OF schools o. said
county on account of his extra duties il
connection with the Dawson school fund
in said county.
uonse Dill No gel: TO amend section
aal9 of the Code in regard to commits
siooers I'm chaacery so far as II con-
Germs Rockbridge county
rouse Bill no SJ2: To amend and re-
enact lection 20iS Of the Code Of Virginia,
ss amended and re-enacted by acts ap-
nrovsd January 16. 1870, and March 4.
ia I'm relation to what constitutes a
House Bin No 393: TO authorize the
hoard OF Supervisors OF Bath to increase
fhe le,-y for free school purposes IN the
several districts Of their respective
counties.
House Bill No 39i To prevent hogs
from running at large in Cedarv.lle dis
trict, Warren county
t,opse Bill No. 395: To declare Roclzfsh
river. In Nelson county, between certain
points a lawful fence.
House Bill No. 1856: Allowing j. l.. c.
smith. treasurer Of the city Of E7s-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
MOUNDSVILLE.

At a late hour Monday night the
police officers discovered Ben Slump
and Frank Lowe, colored, with young
girl named Alice Duncan, about htteen
wears OF age, in the station at the camp
ground They succeeded 10 correl!lng
the girl and Lowe, but Snimp succeeded
in making his escape. They were given
a hearing before Mayor Steel yesterday,
and each went TO jail for thirty days.
Judge John A. Campbell was down
yesterday holding an adjourned term OF
the circuit court. He VIII be down
again on Friday next, when he expects
to finish up all the business OF the term.
County Court was in session yester-
day. The session last week was devoted
entirely to routine business, and this
week some important matters will GENE
before them.
J. Alex. Ewing and daughter, Annie.
have returned from Chattanooga, Tenn,
where Mr.. Ewing went to attend .
meeting OF the Senate Of the National
Union.
Thomas Bruce, correspondent for the
Manufacturers Record, OF Baltimore,
was in the city yesterday writing up
our manufacturing industries.
T.. r. Thaw, general agent for the
Columbian Building aud Loan Associa-
ton, OF Richmond, Va, Is in the city
organizing a local branch.
The Grand Army Post has rented a
room in the Mathews building, ou Sew
enth street, and will hold regular meet
ings in the future.
Mr. and Mrs. }. D. BurleY and MIR.
J. NJ. Booth leave tomorrow for At
lantic City on ten days pleasure trip.
Rev. G. W. Grimes is at Mount Union,
O.. where he went to deliver an address
to the students Of Seio College.
Col. ]. E. Hooten is slightly indis-
posed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
YoODSFIELD.

WooDsF1ELD, O., July 24.-As evil
dence of the determination and gradual
weakening OF the Farmers Alliance
element in Monroe county, the last store
within the county, large coucern To-
lated al this place and owned by Huth
& Wheatley, was sold Friday TO R. w.
McCammon, ESQ, who is now at work
invoicing the goods, which completed
the store and contents will again be for
sale. There was two years ago in Mon
roe county at least a dozen Alliance
stores, to-day not one remains.
At the next regular meeting OF the
Town Council, the question OF furnish
ing the town with adequate street light
ing, is TO be considered. The present
system OF lighting with gas is particu-
larly in efficient, and it is thought and
pretty generally understood that an
electric plant will supplsnt the method
now in use. This move is TO be COM
mended and should meet the hearty CO.
operation of all our citizens.
Misses Ella and Annie Morris, Bessie
Pope, Bessie Armstrong, Matte Pope,
Birdie Dunn and Sadie Buchanan, and
Messrs. VIII Schumacher and Walter
Wheatley comprise a jolly crowd OF
picnickers at Davis Cave to-day.
Miss Clara Rein, of Cleveland, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. II. +. Burk'
head, Of Main street, for few weeks.
II. s. Armstrong, Esq, OF Bellaire,
was the guest Of his parents over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wesend, Of
Wheeling, are visiting relatives and
friends at this place for few days.
Grant Warren, ESQ, returned to his
home at Delaware Monday, after ten
days pleasant visit at WoOdsfield.
The court house and jail are undergo
ing some considerable repairs this
week.
Rev. R. F. Sears, who has been pas
tor OF the NJ. E. Church for four years
past, will leave for conference in few
weeks, when he expects to be assigned
TO a more remunerative place in the min
istry. Mr.. Sears is an able aud learned
minister, and has made many friends
during his stay at Woodsheld.
Miss Dora Helbling visited Wheeling
the latter part of last week.
A number OF Woodsfeld people took
In the camp meeting near GAINESVILLE
Sunday.
Rev. Edgar has rendered bis resigna
tion as pastor OF the Luthern Church,
and will remove to another place in
short time. IL is not known who vii
succeed him. The church officials de
sire = minister who can preach both II
tho Carn,an and EnOlish languages.
Mr.. johnson, of Pittsourg, is th'
guest of his son, p. 5. Johnson, for
few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
THE DAvIs-KLEvIs CASE.
Both Wers Acquitted by Jury in the
Criminal Court Yesterday.

Both Were Acquitted by a Jury In the
Criminal Court Yesterday.
J. Henry Davis and Mrs. Charles
Klevis, who were indicted jointly for
leWd and lascivious cohabitation, were
yesterday tried in the Criminal Court
and acquitted. Davis is the man who
some time ago was run out Of Greggs-
Vile one night by the Indignant. Citi-
zeus of that locality, who claimed that
the conduct Of himself and Mrs. KleviS
was not at all what it should be, nor
what the citizens of a reputable COM
munity had right TO expect.
The evidence showed that he had
lived at the house where Mrs. Klevis
lived had attended her when she was
sick and had been with her great
deal, but there was nothing but circum-
stantisl evidence to show that there
had been any improper conduct on the
part Of either OF them. The jury was
out but a short time and brought In a
verdict OF not guilty,
The case attracted q great OF interest
among the people of GregGsvile, many
of whom were present in court TO hear
the trial. and among whom some ex-
pressions OF dissatisfaction were heard
after the verdict had been rendered.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney M.
p. Post represented the State while j..
J. Conf and S. o. Boyce appeared for
the defense. The following gentlemen
composed the jury: Anthony Fisher, j.,
F. Rempe, w. J. Brown, Henry ). Roth,
Frank Edele, John Waliord, Fred. j.
Schuman, G. w. Charnock, Peter f.
Terrell, G. H. Rose, J. w. Lashley and
7. j. Danuer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

SOME people may be mean enough TO
doubt whether Actuary George w. Phil
lips OF the Equitable would have spoken
so impressively at Chicago OF the need
Of economy in the management of Life
Insurance had not his company accepted
a position from which such remarks
could be delivered, not only with safety,
but with certainty OF provoking COM
parsons to the advantage OF the EQuit-
able. Mr.. Phillips modeStly refrained
from mentioning the fact that his COM
pany has been making = fad Of cutting
expense, and has reduced the ratio Of
management expenses to income from
2Ol9 in 1891, 10 1912 in 1892
and 10 90 in 1898. IL has de-
creased expenses actually as we'll as
proportionateiy, its business costing 81
SS3. 294.57 10 1891 ana only s., 059, 043 %
10 1898. Neither of the other giants mas
done so well, and we may expect from
the Equitable some vigorous riding OF
this hobby. The Nutua's expense OF
management ia 1891 was IS 81 per cent
OF its income, 17.42 per cent in 1S92 and
2I.56 per cent in 1898, there being an
actual increase from S6,975, 46l. 30 In
1891 to S9,O45, 496. SO in 1898. Tue per-
centage from the New York Life was
1878 in 1891, 23.O5 in 1892 aud %. 90 in
1898 Under these circumstances Mr..
Phillips could declare with much feel
ing that il is time for the era Of economy
TO begin, and tha. "the reputation Of
life insurance is at stake.-LOuiSUille
Insurance Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
BkIDGEPORE.

Mr.. ]. Henry Sharp, a noted artist OF
Cincinnati. O., accompanied by his wife,
spent a few days in our midst, the
guest OF Mr.. 2. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs.
Sharp sail Saturday frem New York for
Antwerp to visit friends. Bridgeport IS
the scene Of Mr.. Sharp's early boyhood
and she gladly welcomed his return.
Mrs. Milton Harrison and children,
who have been the guests OF Mrs. VIII
Clark for several weeks, were called
home suddenly oy an accident to Mrs.
Hsrrison's sister, Miss Miller, OF Swiss
vile, Pa, who was thrown from horse
while out horseback riding.
Mrs. Mary Harris was buried from
.he residence OF Der son, Mr.. Alex.
Gill. Tuesday afternoon. The inter-
ment took place at st. Clairsville, 0.
Mrs. James Owrey and little daughter
Maria have gone to visit relatives at
Beaver Falls, Pa. Miss Johnston, Mrs.
0wrey's niece, accompanied them.
Mrs. Charles Babcock, Of Cleveland,
who has been at Flushing for. q couple Of
weeks, will be the guest OF her mother,
Mrs. Holloway, this week.
Professor James Duncan and wife,
accompanied by their daughter, MISS
Bess, arrived home yesterday.
Clara Sharp and little brother, Philo,
have returned after months visit with
relatives at Irenton, Ohio.
The remains of the late Mrs. Thomas
Given was inferred at Linwood GENE
terry Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Blair, Of Altoona, Pa, has re-
turned after q pleasant visit with MI
McSedriss and family.
Mr.. Seymore Dunlevey, of Pittsburg,
Pa. is home with his family for short
vacation.
Mr.. R. T. Howell can be.found in his
Office now after several weeks outing
Colonel Dunbar, of Stubenville, was
in town yesterday on legal business.
Mrs, Rose Wood, of Mt Pleasant, is
the guest of her friends In town.
Mr.. Henry Koehnline is enjoying
rest at Mt. Clemens, Mich.
Miss Eva Coss has returned after q
pleasant visit at Fairpoint.
Mrs. Edward Il. Stevens is spending
few days in Flushing.
Roy Fogle is in Cadiz having pleas
ant time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

4sc. For Fruit Sheets, CSC. for Fruit
Bolsters, SC. for PepperelI Pillow Slips.
II. EMsHEIMER,
Is and 90 Eleventh street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

SERGE SK1Rrs $. 90 and 50. so at
EMsHELMER'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
FOR TIE HOT WEATHER.

An elegant line of serges, just suited for
the hot weather, which will be made up
on short notice.
Our 81 "A suit French Balbriggan Under
wear Is an excellent quality aud "a great
bargain. G. HESS d SONS
Fashionable Tailors and Gents Furnish orB,
1921 and 1898 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

A DOLLAR saved By buying Stacy
Adams & Co.'S mems fine shoes n0lO at
LOCKE's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

THEREGISTER AT SUMNER RESORTS
Persons leaving the city for the summer
can have the REGISTER sent TO their ad-
dress by leaving orders at the Counting
Room
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
O'KANE & CO.,
111S MAIN STREET.
DBeeIin9 &e9istsr
rnnrmnn,arnr nnrnrs.

Mr.C. Schuepf, tue OosrI House drug
gist, made tne following observations OF
the temperature yesterday; a. M, "a;
sa. H., So; II m. 81; 3p m, 50; Z p, m,
81. Weather. fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
Inds1to New Aaverussrnsn5s
FOURTH PAGE.

Report Of Condition of National Bank Of
West Virginia.
Listen-Wheeling Business College.
Edgeworth Boarding and Day School.
Gasoline Stoves-Nesbitt 81 Bro.
INTERCHANGEABLE Primaries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
ExcurSion to the Sea for $40 from Wheel
ing via Pennsylvanta Lines

July 56th, excursion tickets will be
sold to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea
Isle City or Ocean City for SO with
twelve days return limit. Surf bathing
is most healthful aud delightful recre-
alton. Pullman sleeping car from
Wheeling. For details apply 70 j. u.
Tomlinson, Ticket Agent, Wheeling.
1S,2O,21, 1926
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

SEE our sd on fifth page for prices on
Stacy Adams Il Co.'S mems fine shoes.
Ii will pay you. LoCKEs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
Your Last Chance.

soc. will buy any OF our wash suits.
lSc will buy . beautiful shirt waist
q. ENsHEINER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25
REAL Estate mAKREr

Deeds OF Transfer Left for Record Yes o
terdaY.
The following transfers OF real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks Of
fee yesterday:
Deed made July %, 1894, from John
and Peter Dieringer and wives, TO Hen
~ Frohnappel, eleven acres In Rich
land district; consideration $1,000.
Deed made June Q, 1894, from A. h.
Widebush, trustee, to Thomas Nelson,
two lots; consideration, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-25

STACY ADAMS & Co.'S mems Sc hand
sewed Cordovan shoes for SIS at
LoCKE's.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

our present susceptibility Of the mind
to the impression received, which may
be called the health of the mind; lastly
by the intensity of the impression re-
ceived through the eye or ear. From
this it will be seen that, upon our ca
pacity or past conduct, depends chiefly
the force of the impression, or the del
icacy of our susceptibility to the i'm
preston. Hence, influence Of character
is the reflection of our own good or bad
qualities, seen or heard in another per-
son.
How important, then, is the need for
seIf-cOntrol when we are passing through
the meaner sensations, such as fear,
anger, hate, revenge and jealousy. Their
several effects do not die with us. we
need to exercise great judgment and
precision as to the limits we may give
to these passionate outbursts. Thel1
atmosphere pervades all surrounding
space and either putrefies or endoWs
with new life. He is wise who knows
himself. VIC.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
A HUMAN RUIN.
None so Sad as the One Who is Ruined
Through the Effects of Drink.

Apy ruin is sad; a human rum is
saddest of all. Whoever or whatever
struggles for life and sinks down bat
ting braveIy until engulfed by utter
ruin. moves our profoundest sympathy.
The plant. scorched beyond endurance
by summer heats and slowly yielding
up its feeble life, touches our sympathy
as if it were sentient thing. The
foundered ship struggling in tumult-
uous pillows or breaking against rocky
shores, where staunch tlmbers and
strong planks maintain to the last the
intellectual struggle with wind and
wave. seems to us to be animated by a
human spirit. and it's destruction calls
ont a sorrow as if it were a human
being. with love of life and strength OF
will. The consumptive person, in
whom the citadel of life has already
been taken by insidious disease, and
whose strong will matches itself against
death, and resolutely scorns to own
defeat. though fading color tells OF
| failing strength, calls out sympathy
painful in its intensity, sympathy
intensified by our yearning desire to ale
the sufferer in the unequal struggle
and our utter inability to give effectua
help.
Such wreck of health, such ruin o1
womanly beauty or manly strengtn
moves us 10 grief and saddens us WIFI
tears: but deeper, darker, more pro
fOundly miserable and utterly desolat'
is the spectacle of a strong man yield
ING to the mastery of drink, the gradu!a
loss of self-respect, the decay OF tn
moral sentiments, the growing paraiy
, sis of the will; until at last utterly IN
different or detiantly reckless, ne stag
gers through the dark door OF deatf
with disgrace behind him and retrlbu
!. ton before. Not with one wild lea
3 does any man 60 down this fearfr
abyss Of sin and shame. The end
: reached only after innumerable reSolt
=, tions have been made and broken.
l is a retreat in which the victim make
n many a brave effort to withstand the d'
J. mon who is pushing him on, and when {
J, last disarmed of noble purpose, VIII
Il out the will to resist, or the ability
|; comprehend his disgrace, he sinks I'M
y utter and irremcdiable sOttishness, an
n drifts almost uncOnsciously to n
), doom, it is the saddest sight in tt
~ whole universe of God. DENNEk.