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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12

FOR SALE-$220O; A 5-ROOM HOME;
all modern conveniences new; on W.
Eleventh and Blaine sts. lot so by 128,
facing on two streets; substantial,
well-built cottage; IA blocks from cleo
trio car line; splendid eighborhood;
this is cheap. CORTELYOU & CITIZEN,
Sole Agents, 400 S. Broadway. tt
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FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

Rates for advertisements under this ciassifi-
cation-1 time, cents per line 1 week, 80
cents per line; month, 81 per line
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FOR SALE-A NEW TWO-STORY COL
onial house, rooms and bath, $3.50,
including lot 40x120; $3.50 cash, balance
to suit; house in course of completion.
HOLWAY LAND COMPANY, builders,
room IA Cal. Bank BLDG. If +,
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CaSn quotations were as fOll0WS:
Flour-Winter patents, $3.00@3.50; vim
ter straights, 81. S5@3.25; spring patents,
So. l5@3.5O; spring straights. $2.65@S. %;
bakers. $1.9oi02 80.
wheat-No. spring, 100000; No. :
spring. 58@597sc; No. 2 red. 60ss @6Sc.
Corn-No. 2, 2S7s@291sc.
Oats-No. 2, 1880; No. 2 white, 1917
@2oAc; No. 8 white, iS11@l9Nc.
Rye-No. q 800.
Barley-No. 2, nominal: No. 8 2A0
$50; No. A. 211S@2Sc.
Flax seed-95%c.
Timothy seed-Prime, 1915.
Mess pork-Per barrel. s.. 37>s@8.50.
Lard-Per 100 lbs s5.72%.
Short ribs--Sides loose, IS. 050b5. 10.
Dry sailed shoulders-Boxed, $3.50
@5.S7H.
Short clear sides, boxed-$5. 100000.
Whisky-Distillsrs finished goods per
eallon-$1. 90
On the produce exchange today the but.
ter market was firm; creamery "a
&c; dairy, 9H@lsc.
Eggs were firm at 15017c.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12

FOR SALE-BARGA HOUSE
of 5 rooms, bath. etc., cor. lot on
Michigan ave., Boyle Heights: price
$500. Also mouse of 6 rooms, hall, bath,
etc., lot 50x150, on Pleasant ave., $2100.
See F. A. HUTCHINSON, 213 W. First
st. 10-1S
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NEW YORK, Oct. II. Petroleum.
Steady; closed at 1928.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12
Country Property

FOR sALE-NOTICE TO REAL ES-
tate dealsrs-The best evidence that
1t pays to advertise in The Herald is the
fact that nearly all the LEADING dealers in
the city are represented in it's 'for sale"
columns, and they find that it pays.
These advertisers are not experiment.
ing. They are wide-awake business men.
They have thoroughly tested The Herald
as an advertising medium and are so well
satisfied with the results that they stick
to the proposition.
FOR SALE-DO YOU WANT A FINE
country residence?
Do you want to 100 acres IN the San
Gabriel valley?
Do you want a city residenceP
Have yo1 got something to sell or
Have you got some capital to invest
where 1t pays big profits?
E. X. ALEXANDER, las s. Broadway.
7-25tf
FOR SALE--IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING
to buy, sell, or exchange. you will
find rIat it pays to advertise in The Her
aid want columns. The popularity of
THESE small advertisements and The
Herald's large and rapidly increasing
circulation insure results.
FOR sALE-oR EXUHANGE-25, 40.
225 acres fine fruit and gram land
Just what you want; in the SINH valley (;
want property in or near city, for a bust
ness. Address d. FARGO, 104S Tenn Ole
st. 1927
FOR SALE-A 10-ACRE ORANGE
ranch at Duarte. the blue bon
orange section; 10 shares OF stock in the
best water company in Southern Califor-
MIA. Apply to A. STEVENS HALSTED
room III, Bryson blk.
FOR SAT,E-SCHOOL LANDS. Csc PER
acre cash. don't miss this chance.
See DAY 81 CROUCH, 1194 s. Spring
ct. II
FOR SALE-SCHOOL LANDS; INVEST
Soc and mako $40. See DAY q
CROUCH, 10Y s. Spring st., established
1883. IL q
FOR SALE-WE SELL THE EARTH
BASSETT e. SMITH. Pomona, Cal.
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Mining Shares

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 11.-Oflcial
closing quotations for mining shares vera
follnws.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE official clos
ing quotations for stocks were as fol-
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LOCAL BANK CLEARINGS

LOS ANGELES, OJt. Il.
Following are the Los Angeles bank
clearings for the current week:
Day. Exchanges Balances
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CHICAGO MARKET
The Days Transactions on the Chicago Bosrd
of Trade

OF lraoe
CHICAGO, Oct. 11.-Wheat ruled irreg
ular, selling at one time. Nc below the
close OF yesterday and then l1sc higher,
but most of the trading quotations were
considerably above last nights close.
There was very little in the way of news,
and prices were governed almost entirely
by local sentiment.
Early cables we're quoted I'd lower, but
Notwithstanding this the tone OF the
market here was strong and sales were
made during the first hour at 10 advance
over the opening. Export clearanoes
were more liberal and were a strong feat.
ure for the bulls. but the strength which
was finally developed started a good deal
of selling, partly to secure profits on long
stuff and partly or the short account, and
prices gradually went Oft some.
Sen timent was generally inclined to DO
bullish, and while there was nothing very
decsi We in the way of news to favor that
side, yet the tendency was upward. De-
ce m bsr sold early as low as 593S @5s<c,
split, up to 6ocla, off to 60Tc then up
irregularly OF 61Hs at noon. The market
reacted slightly on renewed liquidation,
but ended at 60Tc.
Corn ruled quiet and firm, Influenced
some by the stronger feeling in wheat
and by the Indications of rain, which
may curtail receipts. May corn sold ear.
ly at 2S9s@2s1sc. closing at 300.
Oats were quiet and about featureless,
held steady and firm with wheat. May
201s@2o2sc. closing at the high price.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Wheat No. .
October ................... .59X@6o
December. .60T96l
May 10
Corn No. p
October. Observation-Disclosures.
December. .................ssaa 1s@ssX
Mdy ..s.sss......s...ss.ssss1o l016t6
Oats No. q
q Ssss 5ssFs;.;r:...............3'7zss{<gg''zx
Mhy kcH
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City Lots

FOR SALE-CITY LOTS
$500 Choice of some elegant lots on Mob
Hill, the best situation today at
double the price asked.
SS50-We have an extra good lot offered
below its value near the corner of
Adams and Hoover, inside city limits /;
must be sold right away. so don't de-
lay If the location will suit you.
$l500-Lot in Bonnie Brae tract on high
ground; a great snap for someone.
$35 per foot for ITO feet deep, Twenty
eighth ST., near Figueroa; everything
paid for; something extra choice for a
fine home. G. A. SUMNER,
IA i34 S. Broadway.
FOR SALE-BARGAINS-
Lot on Thirtleth st. near Hoover, $3.50.
Lot on Bond ST., near Sixteenth, $500.
Lot on Bush ST., near Eighteenth, $500.
Lot on Twenty-eighth ST., near Main,
$500.
l0Ox11O, a cor. on Grand ave., $4,000.
Lot on Hope ST., near Adams. $i50O.
Lot on Westlake ave., near Eighth ST.,
$1,000.
Lot on Burlington ave., near Eighth ST.
F. A. HUTCHINSON,
1918 a13 w. First st.
FOR SALE-BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
lots for homes, on E. Ninth ST., in
Hiscock & Smiths second addition; prices
$500 to $780, $40 down and $40 per month.
Apply on tract or to G. A. SMITH. 213
W. First st. sep.21tf
FOR sALE-KEMOVED; COUTS &
Simpson, from room 406 Byrne blk
to 317]4 s. Broadway, cor. Third st. tfss
FOR SALE-LOTS NEAR PICO ST.
electric car line, from $125; terms to
suit. J.,ROBERTs, i29 S. Broadway. If
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12

FOR SALE-A NEW 2-STORY COLO
NAL house. rooms and large reception
hall all modern conveniences; a bar
gain. Inquire of owner, 1876 Twenty
ninth st., Just west of Hoover. IA
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GoverEment ponds steady,
State bonds inactive.
Railroad bonds irregular.
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FOR SALE-$26o0; A PERFECT COT
tage home; modern and perfect in all
its appointr1 ents; southwest; $3.50 cash,
balance long time. ERNEST G. TAY.
LOR, 214 N. Sprng st. Il
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WANTED - PARTY TO BUILD A
Turkish bath; will rent for long term.
Fl. o. BROOKS, Hammam baths, $50 s.
Main. = 10
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FOR SALE-$sOO; MEAT MARKET;
large, nicely equipped place; Central
location. Apply to BEN WHITE, 221
W. First st. II
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WANTED TO MAKE CONTRACT
with responsible parties to rink oil
well. Call at room 2, Los Angeles the
alter. tt
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FOR SA LES TO IA ROOMS; RESI-
dences from $1,000 to $700U; all parts
OF city; very fine bargains; terms to suit
NORRIS & LEE, 1913 S. Broadway. tt
FOR SALE-CHEAP, BY THE OWNER
broom house; must sell. Call on
or address 1147 +. First st. A13 :.
FOR SA LE-S6000 - S-ROOM HOUSE
for $4,000, choicely located, large lot.
Il. D. LIST, 1881 W. Second. 11-2
FOR SALE-WE SELL THE EARTH;
BASSETT d. SMITH, Pomona Gal,
6-26 If
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FOR SALE = WANTED = PARTNER I;
first class metal e'npraver; no capital
required. Address 236 Z. Second st.
6-25ff
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


BEN WHITE. 221 W. FIRST ST, SELLS
and exchanges all kinds OF property
and business places; saloons. cigar stores,
restaurants, lodging houses, fruit and
groceries, city and country property to
sell quick for cash or buy any kind of
property, apply to BEN WHITE, 221 W.
First st. IL
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12

FOR sALE-sCHooL LANDS, csc PER
acre cash; don't miss this chance.
See DAY 81 CROUCH, 119H s. Spring
at, II
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-10-12

FOR SALE-SOHOOL LANDS; INVEST
Soc and make $40. See DAY d
CROUCH, l191a S. Spring ST., established
1883. IL
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FOR SALE-DO YOU WANT TO BUY
business; do you want to sell out?
IT you do, call on J. G. FAULKNER, 2O5
s. Broadway. 1l-9
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-08-29
ALLEN GRAY;
The MTtly d 7lPieysPaHt
Being q Few Romantic Chapters
From the Life OF Country
Editor. ff
RI JoHN 4 lFUsIcK.
AUTHOR OF WALTER B.owSFiELp"' HELEN
LAKEMAN," BANKER or BEDFORD"
AND OTHER STORIES
Copyrighted. 1855, BY he A. " kellogg NeDs-
paper Compdnyl
Copyriohtsd. 1855, BY he A, NJ kellogg Nescs-
paper CompGny.l

"Hold on, Toney," cried the editor, "never
allow any thing so sublime as that to appear
In newspaper. Send it to the best pub
Usher In the land, have it copyrighted, or 1t
may be stolen from you"
The author glanced at the editor as If he
half doubted his sincerity. If Allen had not
had excellent control over his feelings he
could not have refrained from laughing.
Touey's excellent opinion of his own talents
as poet blinded him. He laid the gem
aside, determined to send it to Hdrper's, and
drew another which he thought more COM
mon place, and read:
"Oh, speak not of splendors, OF sorrow and
pain,
or happiness ETHEREAL of England or Spain;
Oh, tell not Of anguish, your hopes or your
fears, fEtA
Come to me in gladness, with laughter or
tears"
"That poem is too deep; our readers
would never be able to fathom 1T, said the
editor. Not having been able to fathom it
himself, Allen supposed that few at least OF
the Western Republic readers could.
Toney then selected two small verses Of
doggerel, meaningless stuff. which he called
sonnets, gave them to the editor, almost
freezing the blood iii his veins by the. ar
nouncement that he would soon have a
serial story ready for the Western Republic,
and left the office. ~
Allen suspected that the story was already
written, and hsd been. rejected by every
publisher in the land. OF course Toney
would insist that it was an excellent story,
and that US soon as 1t appeared in print
would take the world by storm.
Having got rid of the poet, the publisher
went to assist in making up the form, when
Tom Simmons entered.
~ say, Mr.. Gray, don't think there
need be any more delay in my announcin'
myself as acandidate," he said, throwing
his hat on the folding-table and seating him
self in chair VH&
at seems early" returned the editor.
But delays are dangerous. Some one
may get ahead of me-"
"Of whom are you afraidW k7e
"Thar's George Strong 1n
"But he belongs to a different political
party"
ut makes no difference" said Simmons,
l.impatiently. "Hc's in my way and intend
to rise in spite of him. If go to the Legis-
ture, it'll give me the inside track for Con-
gress, don't We see; and If git in Congress
| it's only step to President o. the United
States. You know when Teller gifts to
goln' up there's no tellin' how fur nell 60"
To sensible natures this mans egousm
was simply disgusting. In order to change
the subject Allen asked him the price he
asked for the corner building near the print
ing Office. f
"D'you want to buy it!" asked Simmons"
al might"
IA thousand dollars"
~ will see about it,
A few moments later Simmons left the
office.
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DOM sroP TOBACCO.
How You Can Cure Yourself While
UslnRit.

The tobacco habit grows on a
man until his nervous system is
seriously affected, impearing
health, comfort and happiness. To
quit suddenly is too severe shock
to the system, as tobacco, to an IN
veterate user becomes stimulant
that his system continually Graves
Baco- Cure is a scientific cure for
tobacco habit, in all its forms care
fully compounded after the formu-
la, of an emulent Berlin Physician
who has used it in his private prac-
tice since 1872, without a failure,
purely vegetable and guaranteed
perfectly harmless. You can use
all the tobacco you want while
taking Baco-Curo, it will notify
you when to stop. We give writ
ten guarantee to permanently cure
any case with three boxes, or re-
fund the money with 10 per cent
interest. Baco-Curo is not a SUBJ
stitute, but a scientific cure, that.
cures without the aid of will power
and with no Inconvenience. 1t
leavesthe system as pure and free
from nicotine as the day you took
your first chew or smoke. Sold by
all druggists, with our ironclad
guarantee, at $1.0O per box, three
boxes, thirty days treatment,)
$3.50. or sent direct upon receipt Of
price. SEND SIX. TWO-CENT
STAMPS FOR SAMPLE BOX
BOOKLET AND PROOFS FREE.
Eureka Chemical 4 Manufacturing
Chemists, La Crosse. Wisconsin,
sa 5--6mo.
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Saved from St. Yitus Dance.
DR.. Miles Nervine
Cures.

DIR. Miles Nervine is sold on positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit
All druggists sell it at 81, 6 bottles for g. or
It will be sent, prepaid. on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, lnd.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-08-29
CHAPTER Y.


1t was difficult TO tell who was the most
confused, Allen Gray or the beautiful girl
before him.
Her dress and manner indicated culture
and refinement and he felt that he must
apologize for his presence.
al beg pardonr' he stammered. after
an awkward silence of few moments. II
came for stroll to The bluff, not aware of
your presence. Ihopc have not annoyed
you.''
There was an honest frSn,1less in his
voice and manner, more rcassuring than
his words. A change fron surprise and
terror to pleasure. as instantaneous as 1t
was remarkable, came over her taco.
"Oh, don't blame yourself, sir" she said,
in tones The sweetest that ever fell on NOR
tai ears. What delicious voice. how like
the chime OF silver bell, Thea. as If not
altogether recovered froia hcr surprise,
she stammerod; Ill was Watching the
sansetn
1T Is delightful view FROM here said
Allen. recavcr.ng CT oEce his selfposscs.
sion. Il do not wonder that Won came here
C vl.aess It; - ne : - eSs1e r-s----Hs.a
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transfxed with amazement. There, stand
ing on grass plot gazing across the dark
river beneath, was beautiful girl about
eighteen years of age. She was very pref
ty, with large blue eyes, a wealth of golden
hair and form which might have been the
envy of sculptor.
Her eyes were fixed upon the river, and
she was not yet aware Of his presence. AS
the rays of the setting sun fell upon this
angelic being, Allen. thought he had never
seen one 80 lovely. That she was an inmate
Of this wonderful house seemed to give an
additional charm to her beauty, and no
found his heart beating with hitherto un-
known emotion.
At last the sun dipped behind the tree
tops across the river, and, heaving deep
sigh Of regret, the young lady turned to re-
trace her steps homeward, when she dis
covered handsome young stranger stand
ing in her path.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-08-29
rOH. J,TAYL0R, DAVID BUMGARD-
Mel, ADALIAE BUMGARDNER.
= r. McGHEE, MARGARET NO.
GfEE, WILLIAM TAYLOR, CAR
OWE TAYLOR, ELiZABETH
TH0R. AND THE HEIRS or
GD. w. TAYLOR DECD.
A. r. Kagley ct ux., ct ais,
B. C. Taylor ct ais.


Origioal Bill No. 29s In the Chancery Court
at Marylle Tenn.
In thicause, it appearing from the Bill
which isworn to, that the defendants II. y.
Taylor, avid Bnmgardner, Alkaline Bnmgard-
ner, RI McGhee, Margaret McGhee, William
Taylor, aroline Taylor Elizabeth Taylor and
the heir Of George W, Taylor deceased, whose
names q are unknown and cannot be ascer-
tained) &c non-residents Of the State, they are
thereforhereby required 70 appear, on or bs-
fore theft. Monday Of September next. before
the Clerland Master of said Court a, his Office
in Maryile and make defense to the bill filed
against lem and others in said court, by A. r.
kagley Gus, ct ais. or otherwise the bill will
be takeIor confessed, t
1t is ftther ordered that this notice be pub
listed fdfour consecutive weeks in the Mary
vile Ti3s.
This u SOtb day Of July. 1895.
W. G. Chumles.
Clerk s Master.
n l. - =.
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NOTICE.
Chncery Court Land Sale.

Pursuit to decree of the chancery Court
for Blhnt county, Tenn. rendered at the
April Tm, 1895. will sell TO the highest bidder
at the Curt House door in Maryville, Tenn.
on the ID. day Of September, 1896, tract Of
land stated in District No. 10, Blount County.
Tenn, obtaining 2Ss ~ acres, m ore or less, and
adioinii the lands of James Taylor. L. God
dard, Rs. Loye, Gillespie heirs, Callahan. Nc
Faddennd perhaps others.
Said 90 will be made on credit of e--l2 and
IS mont in bar of the equity Of redemption. in
the casof John L. Grifhtts ct ais VS.. James II /.
Strauge ais the Purchaser to give note with
good serity, bearing interest from date Of sale.
and Ii retained on said land for the payment
of the pschase money.
This sh. day of July. lsg5.
W. c. Chrmlsa.
Clerk and Master.
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To Albert r. Shattuck, Albert
L. Richardson.

W. A. Hoskins ct ais.

WA. Hoskns ct ais,
Original Bill No 49, In the Chancery Court
at Maryville, Tennessee.
in this cause, it appearing from the Bill
which is sworn to, that the defendants Albert +.
Shattuck and Albert L. Richardson are non-resi-
dents Of the State, they are therefore, hereby
required to appear, on OF befo no the Let. Monday
of September, next, before the Clerk and Mao
ter Of said Coirt, as his Office in Maryville, and
and make dehnse to the bill filed against them
and others id said Court, by A. F. ScruGgs, or
otherwise tn. bill will be taken for confessed
1t is furthr ordered that this notice be pub
ished for folr consecutive weeks in the Mary
vile TIMES.
This 30th dry Of July, 1895.
gE VIC, Chumlea.
Clerk and Master.
McCroskeyk McCrosky,
and McTeer d Gamble. Soils
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that eiimmerod over = ped Of many colcred
pebbles. This cool retreat was haven OF
rest TO the tired editor. and be BATTERED
himself that here he might frequently
ind security from the prosecutions and an
noysnces Of poets and politicians.
But the afternoon YVES wearing away, and
n he had determined TO visit that mystic
rious old stone house, he could waste no
more time at the spring. ar5
A he rose 10 return TO the main road,
something bright on tho side OF the path
caught his eye. He stopped to see what It
was, aud discovered u golden chain partly
covered with leaves and dirt. He drcw It
out and found buried beneath the leaves,
but attached TO the chain, golden lockct.
1t was ladys lockct. and Allen knew II
glance that il did not belong TO any ono at
Turkeys Point.
What Shall lido with iti he asked him.
self "Kcep it and advertise i'll That is
the best can do; but suppose open il and
take peep within.''
He pressed his thumb on the spring and
the lid few open, revealing only short
tress Of soft golden hair. which had evil
uehliy Dec- clIPpcu ~ M INC nciu VI "Suiiu'
"That reveals notllng,' said Alien, CLOS,
| ing the locket, putting it in his pocket and
starting back TO the ROAD, tipping inc leaves
with his slender cane.
Reaching the main road NC ascehacd INC
NIL toward the great mousse inc roao oe-
| tween the spring ana Top Oh tnc nli poro
some evidences of recent travel. lie had
nearly reached inc top OF lhe MI "hen nc
| lound LADY hid g'oFe lying aI Iiic sue Oh
the ROAD.
| Inc grove was 100 small ana OF quanty
700 me 70 oeiohS 10 uAy u tne Woiici'
whom he had met ID inc village.
"of two things am certain, sohloqulzed
Allen. 'Therc Is @ lady GU the stone mouse
on the mn ana she taxes stroils.
Alien began 10 wont'r what KIND OF u per-
son she was, was She young or Old, oeau-
tiful or uglyi ~
The top oil the hill was reached, and ne
found himself on broad plateau with
large. magnificent mansion before him. A
high wall, on the top OF which were sharp
iron pickets, surrounded house and grounds
as far as he could see, The gate was tall,
surmounted by high arch supported by
pillars OF stone, All the nursery stories Oh
enchanted castles which he had ever heard
or read came with wonderful freshness to
his memory. There was something SO
grand and yet SO weird in that imposing
pile, reared as 1t seemed in the very heart
OF the wilderness. that Allen was inspired
with feeling OF awe, II not fear. For some
time he stood gazing at the vast building
Then he went q little nearer, and from q
slight eminence could see fountains playing
on the lawn, while the gentle breeze came
to him laden with the fragrance OF sweet
est flowers. Notwithstanding the grandeur
and beauty OF the house and grounds, there
was something so weird and strange about
them that he felt strongly inclined to re-
treat. lall H0ff G n hWN
On. pshaw! am getting almost as silly
and superstitious as the Villagers" said
Allen to himself.