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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

Words" Ida Evans, who possesses q
fine voice, sang solo. after which Mary
r. Williams reclted Exercise OF the
Fam and the valedlctory was delivered
by Bessie T.. Reese.
Rev. Dr. George Cooper delivered the
address OF the evening. lie congratulated
the graduates upon their attachments, and
said that the public school was the ladder
by which the young might climb TO the
highest Intellectual positions He dis
cussed at some length what education
ought to do for those who enjoy the OPP
portunity OF attaining II, and In conclu-
sion complimented the school and the
board in the highest terms.
After the rendition OF a selection by the
band Professor J. Il. Jones made an adj
dress. which was followed by the d!stri-
button of the Peabody medals by Mr..
Soi. l.. Bloomberg. The mcdallists were
Mary Smith. OF Senior Class: Annie
Knight OF intermediate A, and Florence
Saunders. OF Junior t.
Hon. J. Taylor Elyson. president OF
the School Board, conferred the diplomas
on the graduates. after which the exer-
cises were brought TO close with the
benediction. pronounced by Rev. James II.
Holmes.
THE GRADUATES.
The graduates. in the order Of their
standing. are:
February Class-Sophia Lewis. Pauline
Johnson. Alice r. Johnston, Joseph S. j.
Glpin, Martha H. Burreli. Annie Wood
son, Rosa r.. Banks, Julia T.. Hall. A.
Blanche Moseley. Bessie r. Reese. Will
liam Davis. Katie V. wyatt. Lille V.
Taylor Rosa b. Taylor. Matte q. Ter
rcil, Irene V. Johnson.
June Class-Phenoa NJ. Singleton,
Charles S. Isham, Thomas II. Jones. CO.
lumbia l.. Williams. Mary Il. Williams.
Catharine a. Roane. Fannie A. Lewis,
Royal w. Brooks. Walter l.. Mayo, II.
Madeline White. Carsie y. Isham, Ella y.
Mccain. Roger r.. Franklin. Laura G.
Forester Ada l.. Vaughan. William c,
Jones. Ida b. Jones. Florence Nj. Jack
ca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
pboeton for Father wiiIibaId.

Very Rev. Father willbaid. upon his
return from Minnesota, where he accom-
panied the remains Of Bishop Seidenbusch.
was agreeably surprised to receive a
handsome phaeton. harness, whip. and
robe, which had been purchased In his
absence, and were presented TO him
by his congregation. Father Will
libald was deeply moved by this tes-
timonial OF affection on the part OF his
people. and expressed his appreciation In
feeling terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
,.z- FIRST ENGIISH LUTHERAN

Chas. p. Rady, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
p.,. Ioaae. 81. Election.

At stated communication OF this lodge
held at the Masonic Temple last evening
the following officers were elected. and
thgy were installed: Hay T. Thornton.
vorshipful master; l.. II. Stern, senior
warden James w. Sharp. junior warden:
Wor n. Payson Reeve, treasurer;
BENJAMIN T. August. Secretary; !. w.
lockwood. Jr.. senior deacon; George !.
Anderson. Junior deacon. Appointments
Nv master-elect: Chaplains-Rev. George
coopcr. Rev. ]. J. Gravatt, and Rev. w.
! Young; d. Il. Collins. tiler; William
Krause. puryeyor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
SOUTHERN MAY GO TO NORFOLK.
What Major scott Says About the
RumOr to This Effect.

Major Fred. II. Scott was seen yester-
lay in reference to the Norfolk telegram
published in yesterdays Dispatch to the
fleet that the Southern railway Will
eek deep-water terminus at Norfolk
via the Norfolk and Carolina road. which
: operated by the Atlantic-Coast Line.
He said there was nothing tangible to
re given out yet concerning the matter.
The Coast Line has for years been trying
q induce the Southern TO abandon West
Point. and seek deep water at Norfolk.
rhe fact that President Spencer. of the
southern, went oven the line recently with
President Elliott, OF the Coast Line.
Major Scott said. he thought gave rise
20 the rumor but he had not even heard
hat the Southern people were consider.
ng such a move.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

to-day and tomorrow. Messrs. Niche x
Adams will run one to Virginia Beach
at $50 O'Clock over the Norfolk and West
ern. Another excursion Will go to oid
Point and Virginia Beach over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. leaving at 8 o'clock. The
steamer Pocahontas will go down to Nor
folk and Newport News tonight at 10
o'clock, and stu another excursion VIII
20 to Old Point from the James-Riyer
depot OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
al 40 o'clock THIS afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
charged with Truin-wrecsing.

BRISTOL, TENN. June A.--(special-)-
News reaches here that two sons OF Jonh
Moor, prosperous farmer. are undet
arrest ut Greeneville. this State, charged
with wrecking the passenger train wnich
left the track near Alton on the southern
road three months ago. killing Engineer
John swats. The boys are aged "A and
"a wears. respectively. II was In their
fathers house that the engineer fingered
terribly scalded, till death relieved him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
THE MONITOR MATTER
No Final Action Yet Taken BY the
Navy Department.
Eternal RICHMOND VIGILANCE
This seems TO BE the Price of
Keeping the Vessels I'm the
Unrestricted from This City on
the Subject.
the subject.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. June H.-tSpe-
clal)-No final action has yet been taken
by the Navy Department In regard to
the monitors near Richmond. Colonel
Elicit has had conference with Assist
ant-Secretary McAdoo. and, of course,
made strong appeal to have the mont
tors remain where they are. Every year
or two a movement is started to order
monitor somewhere else, and the Rich
mond people have TO stir themselves In
the matter. Up to about the time for
the closing OF the department to-day
there had been no other callers from
Richmond to discuss the question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
spraincd Both Ankles.

Mrs. Josephine Won Kroner. wife or
Mr. Emil Won Kroner. custodian OF the
Fifth-street viaduct, tripped In hole on
Chestnut Hill Thursday and severely
sprained both ankles. She Is confined 10
her bed. and her doctor says that the
llgaments in her ankles are SO badly
injured that II will be some weeks before
she will be able TO walk again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
par,,oncd on Conditions.

Governor OFerrall yesterday pardoneo
George owens tcolored) on condition tha'
he will hereafter obey the laws OF ,hN
ststa owens was sentenced in the Hus
t,nes Court OF Richmond IN october las
10 a term OF Imprisonment I'm the city JAZZ
for twelve months for house-breaklng
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
The Cnnfedcrmtc Soldier.

The meeting OF Lee Camp las, nish
was largely attended. and very inteies
| ting Mfr. f. W Mahood. of the Son@
| Of Veterans. read his interesting pape
on the confederate Soldier" The CAM
voted Mr.. Mshood its thanks for his en-
pertaining address. and heartily endorse"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
LAWN Party Last Night.

A lawn party was given at No ! west
Grace street last night for the benefit or
a local charity The garden was pic
turesquely decorated with Chinese IAN
terms. and a large number OF persons
visited the fete between the hours OF b
and - I'm the evening. Ice-cream and
other refreshments were served.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
.c,.y.sTREET METHODIST

En-, Ia r. r.. WILSON, Pastor.-ll A. NJ,
name. Does Ii Pay :" !. Timothy w., 8; s;lo
P' M.-subiect: Gallo 9:lo A. h.' SUNDAY
school. and mems prayer-meetng AZ 4 rs 81.
VIZ wtpN s:I5 N, meeting OF Epworth League
Santa free. Cordial welcome to all.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

NEW YORK. June H. -(Special)-A
s. Buford, Fifth-Ayenue; ]. Cohn, s..
Cohn. Saveri; T. j. King. Astor; II. o..
Williams. New Amsterdam; J. W. Wo-
mack. Albert: L. IL. Handbook, Broad
way Central.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
D.pxprACE METHODIST

CHURCH corner Franklin and Pine streets,;-
prsacning at II A. NJ. and S:l5 7. ~. by the
pastor Rev W. j. YouSG D. D. Mosn' Fgss suU,
lees. After-Batte Heroes" Sunday
scnool AZ $50 A. NJ. Ciass-meeting at 3;3o r.
H. Prayer.meeting "WEDNESDAY at s;io Z; D.
yonne neoples meeting FRIDAY at $40 +. Nj.
Rsn,ism OF infants SUNDAY ct L. III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
To Prepare for IA Dance.

4 called meeting OF the Summarizes
Auxiliary will be held this morning az ~
o,cJock at the residence or MISS Dean
10 make arrangements Tor uahcg
which will be given on TUESDAY mex"
" /" aa.,-ed that all who took part In the
60 champetre shall be present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
r~LEIGHsTREET BAPTIST

CHURCH (rwenty-fiith aud Leiga)--Rev. ". L.
WRIGHT, ID. d.. Pastor.-SUsDAY, IL A. NJ,
tst Young Peoples Union at Mission Tent 90
evening servicc). SUNDAY, 9:i5 A. NJ, Sunday
school. TUESDAY. s y. NJ, young mems prayer
meeting. WEDNESDAY, s z. IL, prayer-meet-
ing led by pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
ses- CHURCH OF THE COVE

NANT corner Park avenue anu hs r %,i
street.)-Pastor, Rev. J. CALVIN STEWART. III
vine service SABBATH at II y; ". ant o.rv, c
snhn,,h School, $50 A. NJ. Aid-week servlc"
WsnSyspAY az s r. NJ. society Christian sn-
40. yor zach SABBATH at 7:l5 +. IL. seats Iree
All welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
r,t., ounrr~l between Farmers.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, June L-S.
f. Christian and George Martin quarrelled
over the formers hogs breaking into Mar
tins corn-feld, when Martin shot his
neiehbor dead. Deceased was a good citl-
zen. and leaves wife and three children.
His slayer escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

PLAN CHURCH-Rev. JAMES Y. FAIR, u. D.;
pastor SERVICES at IL o'clock A. ~. and
O'clock p. VI. preaching by the Pastor sanIaS-
o.nooI services at $40 o'clock A. NJ. WkpNEs-
s'noy ,our services at o'clock. Young Peoples
Scc,.ty Il Christian Endeayor SUNDAY MIGHT az
rcisl w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

CHURCH corner Grace and Folshec Streets
Rev. WILLIAM Z. HATCHER ID. d., Pastor.-,un-
day school at O'Clock A. NJ. Preaching by tnD
Pastor SUNDAY at IL o'clock A. NJ. ana p. VI.
Prayer meeting WEDNESDAY NIGHT at \ o'cl0cs.
Young Peoples Union SUNDAY at4 y. VI. Young
mems prayer meeting SATURDAY NIGHT a. s
O'clock Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
ssy- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

BROAD aud Twelfth streets).-Rey. GEORGE
COOPER ID. d., Pastor.-WOr'hip at Ii A. NJ
No service at night on account OF college COM
mencemeDt sermon by DR.. sTIFLEg. Biblo
school at $3.50 A. 81. Young Peoples Union at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
n.y. GROVE-AYENUE BAPTIST

CHURCH-tcorner Grove avenue and Beech
s.reets-Rev j. c. HIDES. ID. D.. Pastor
Presiding SUNDAY by the Pastor az IL A. NJ
and s:I5 p. NJ. ami WEDNESDAY AZ s l.. NJ Seats
free and the public invited. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
.v- ppOAD.sTREET METH

pIsT CHURCH corner Of Broad and Ten,h
streets)-Rey. j. L. WHITLEY, Pastor.It, :,
;n, nv the Pastor at IL A. n. and s:lo +. a..
s5ts,t Of unusual interest will be presented AZ
the corning service, and every member OF tns
church and congregation 10 urged 70 De present.
supiect at night: "A word TO Ihoso ABOUT "
u,- X,.atfnu-b
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
street Property sold.

Mcssrs. ]. y. Elan & Co, real estate
aTents have sold 10 Mr.. Charles i
paws the two brick dwellings NOS 81
and coz east Main street win LOT
AZ s.i2xi5O feet. The price PAID was
$1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
.ag- PINE STREET BApTIST

CHURCH corner Pine aud Aibemarle streets
Rev J. b. HCrsOS, Pastor. -PreschIng SUNDAY
at IL A. NJ. and p. H. sunday scnoo as
o A. N. Prayer-meetiug WEDNESDAY at r.
N. Young men's prayer eetiIg MONDAY at q
p. Vi. Young peoples prayer-meeting FRIDAY
at II. NJ. seats free. All welcome. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
,ss- METHODIST SUNDAY

ifs- NJ Z 7 Fl ODIST 8 U n DA J.
school. sOCiETY.--A special meeting OF the
METHODIST SUNDAY.sCHOOL SOCIETY oF
Rirh MoND viii be held next SUNDAY AFTER
Soos a, O'Clock at Corinth Methodist church
OF, the Williamsburg roai. ave mites oelow
nichmon one mile from Fair Oaks. Electric
cars les We station, Twenty-niutn aud streets,
at 3 O'CLOCK gong. Leave Fair Oaks ct o:t3 and
X. & N. VALENTINE, President.
Cbss. p. Rady, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
ny FRIENDS-MEETING FOR

divine worship EVERY SABBATH MogSisG az IL
O'Clock. Seats are free, and all are welcome.
clearinghouse Clay street above First. Services
also at u o'clock A. NJ. on WEDNESDAY. IS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
nprNrry METHODIST EPIS-

coPAL CHURCH. SOUTH corner OF Broad aud
Swan,iaSh streersl-Rey. j. s. HUNTER. PASTOR
acn,ng at II A. ~ and at SID r. NJ. by tue
pastor Subject at nignt; Tho one Ihlns
rns, p.ysn WgpNEsDAY-NIGHr services at SID.
sunday school at 9:I5 A. 81. Mems prayer.meet-
ing fioni 3 70 4 o'clock T. NJ. cordiai inVia-
IN all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
EMMANUEL BAPTIST

CHURCH (Flfth street near Leigh REV. JAaEs
NELSON, ID. d., Pastor. Proceeding at IL A. NJ.
and 8 p. N. sunday school at o:i5 4. u. Prayer
meeting WEDNESDAY at 81. q. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
80 OIDMARKET PRESBYTE-

RIaN CHURCH-Rev JAMES Z. COOK, Pastor
Pre,ching at IL A. VI. and r. ~ sunday
school go A. ". Gospel service WEDNESDAY
SP NJ. All welcome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
nov SECOND RApTIST CEURCE
rm-GRACE-sTREET BAPIIs'

Corner Main and Sixth strccts)-Key. W. w
LASDRuN ID. d., Pastor. Morning worship at
Ii O'CLOCK evening worship at s CLOCK. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

E.y- FIRST PRESBYT p r IN
cu1rpcu mr. KyRR IL A. NJ. and q p. N. Rev.
CHsriys N. CHuaBLEY at Westminster at IL A.
NJ and F. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
n.aF- UNITARIAN CHURCH-REY

GEORGE LEONARD CHAEEY and Resx JosEPH II
sEAroS. Pastors. Services in Beiydere HAL.
Az west Vain street. 40 IL A. Vi. Preaching BY
MI. CLANCY. BlDe class at I2 NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

CHURCH Seventh street, between Broad and
pea. min nj IL A. n. sunday school at $3.50
A. N. Prsyer-meeting every WEDNESDAY NIGHT
az s o'clock. AL are invited to these services
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
.x.pv METUODIST

NY CENTENARY METHODIST
vpIsCOpAI CHURCH. SOUTH, Grace street
hs.mesn Fourth and Fifth)-Rev. X. n. sLEpD,
P,stor.-Preaching st IL A. N. and =. N. sun
nay and at y p. "A. WEDNESDAY. sunday scnooi
At Oils A. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
MEETINGS..
A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
n STOCKHOLDERS OF THE CHEHAPEAKH

LAND AND IMPROVEMENT COM
PANY for the purpose of revoking the
contract made with the old Point Villa
Site Company. in April. 1852. and for such
other business as may come before the
f. Wexford. Pace building. Richmond.
Va, at ~ NJ. TUESDAY, July 2. 1895.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors.
G. II. WEXFORD.
te Std Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
N.Y. THIRD PRESBYTERIAN


CHURCH.-Morning service IL O'Clock, ser,,iol
NV Rev. j. Z. SMITH, ID. d. Evening service
O'clock. sermon by Rev. W. NcC. WHITE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
,,v-rup Npw JERUSALEM (MIS.

SION ROOM ~ West Marshaip. Services at IL
A. N. sermon By the Hev. Lxws =: HTS; sub.
iect "ibs story OF crea.'on aud ne splni,u usl
4 p. X.-subiect: "Ths Tabernacle and ~
Spiritual Meaning" Atsouttoa n celled 70 NE
fsee unrsSy Of NGs chuyeh hooks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
,.r. Union STATION METHO-

DIST CHURCB.-The Pastor having returned
10 the CITY will preach morning and night SUP
ieets~lI A. a.. "SinGle Aim y; r. NJ "cnii-
dren OF .he Kingdom cast OUT d T. NJ at ME-
s,on chapel, 81 De strong.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

Eay" MONUMENTAL CHURCH.
Services at / / A. ". and T. NJ. Sunday schop
at 9:45 A. NJ. Rev. FESNER :. sTlcKNkY
Rector. O.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
- MARsHAII.sT REET CHRIS-

TAN CHURC MARSHALL street. between Ora
ha n, and hancock).-kev II. c. GAKklS0N, Pas
TOR. viii preach at IL A. n. aud . 7. n. sunday
school Of $50 A. n. Christian kndsavor r.
N SUNDAY. Prsyer-meeting 3 r. ". WKpkEs
DAY. heats free. Public cordially invited. y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

ssy~ BARTON-HEIGhTS BAPTIST
CHuRCH-Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. Il. II.
PIT, u. d., on SUNDAY at IL A. N. Evening
services will be resumed sunday. Prayer
meeting WEDNESDAY at r. II. Seats free.
All welcome. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
} PARK NfETHO-

Me- HIGHLAND PARK METHO-
nIsT cHURCH.-sunday school at $3.50 A. III.
Prsacniug at IL A. N. and at 1870 L. ". by tho
Pastor. Rev J. ". LATHAM. Also prayer.meet.
inc ana scripture reading, With suggestive am
beioful talk by the pastor every WEDNESDAY
NIGHT at o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15
Numerous Excursions to the Sea-
shore.

The season for surf-bathing IL at It's
hs,rht. and a number OF excursions will
hs run from this city 70 the seashors
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

CHURCH corner Cary and Meadow Streets
Rev. |. VI. MERCER, Pastor.- sunday school,
$3.50 A. NJ. Preaching M IL A. a. aud s r. ".
Boys meeting, 8 =. VI. Young Peoples Union.
4 L. NJ. Prayer-meeting WEDNESDAY, at y Y. 81.
Seats free. Visitors welcome. t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-15

rar SECOND PRESBYTERIAS.-.,-
DIR. HOG. VIII preach at IL A. NJ. and at T. N.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

Senator Hill has introduced a bill to
repeal the law which prohibits ex-con-
federates from holding commissions in
the army and navy, and will push it
vigorously after the holiday recess. S.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

Caleb Crimmins was as sweet on Deb
by Dander as humble bee on honey
suckles. That was a well understood
fact among the young folks of Brad
bury, back-country village of the mid
ole west; and although Caleb had the
reputation of being very near" he was
known in a number of instances to have
"opened his heart" and his purse
slightly-in demonstration of that fact.
And when Gale Crimmins event down
into his jeans lin the mellow flow of
the village tongue waggers) it meant
that return might be expected on the
board in short order. That is TO say,
folks was eXpectin' of invite to the
Weddin' fore long"
1t panied Caleb intensely when he
thought of the rapid succession of
birthdays, Christmases and money
taking holidays with which the wear
was crowded, and he resolved that but
few of them should elapse before he
had the knot tied hard and fast with
Miss Debby; and then they would go
kinder slow on the gosh blamed
spendn' business" Debby was not at
all eNtravagant in her notions of Gift
taking, but she did think it was no more
than right that she should be remem-
bered occasionally with some tangible
demonstration of affection.
Christmas was at hand, and Caleb was
IN the throes of a job of guessing what
to get for Debby. "There's so tarnal
much nonsense bout Christmas pres
ents," said he, that feller don't know
what to git" But he held to his estab-
lished rule that it should be 'somcthin'
useful and oneXtravagant." But what
Debby needed most, that was the per
picking question.
Caleb was to take Debby to the "Christ-
mas doin's" at the village church, where
there was to be tree for the younr
folks, and he thought it would be the
proper caper to hang his present on the
tree with the others, and have it handed
out publicly, to show that he was up
and doing with the rest of them. And
so it came to pass that among the good
things hanging on the tree was sealed
envelope marked, "Merry Christmas to
Deborah Dander, from Mr.. Caleb Grim.
Minis" This the minister, who offici
ated as distributor, took down, and.
with some sly remarks on its supposed
contents, called upon the young lady to
come forward and receive it.
As Debby passed up the aisle she was
accosted on either side by her young
friends, who eagerly inquired: What
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

An old gray house, on an Old-time farm
Twas on a Christmas night
Thro' chinks were streaming rays of
charm
In yellow shafts of light.
An old gray white and an old gray black
Were sitting by the blaze
That curled and played gainst the Chin
ney back
Sat thinking their own old ways.
Said the old black man to the old white
man.
Hits fawty yeahs tonight
Sense you gin to me this piece er Ian,
An the pootyes' gal in sight.
"You gin u.s. ersides. dem papahs, too,
Dat sot us bon ones free,
An Nan an me sung TIally, Hally LooH
LAX er song er jubilee"
"welI, what if I did?" said the old gray
white,
Didn't both belong to me?
And didn't have, by law, the right
To set my niggahs free?
And, what is more" said the old white
MY farm was broad and long,
And didn't you. and your poor old Nan,
Find life a sweeter song?"
'Lawd bless you, marster blessln's fell
AS fas' as drops er rain;
Yes, every SCUM was silver bell,
Till God called Nan ergain.
But we wuz all de slaves you had,
An sense you en so po'
Use felt dat we wuz actin bad
To wish for freedom So"
mo more! no more!" said the old white
man;
I'm richer than a king!
You give me blessings, all you can;
l need not anything.
And, more than all, am not blest,
While waiting for the call?
l gave you Freedom, Gods bequest,
Intended for us all"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23

is it, Debby? Open it and let us seel"
With burning checks she took the mys-
terious envelope and returned to her
seat beside the smiling donor, who ad-
Nised her to open it. This she did and
found within nothing but slip of pa
per with some writing on it. She read
the words, and blushing still more deep
ly crumpled the paper in her hand;
then turning to Caleb in an agitated
manner, she said:
MIR. Crimmins, we will go home,
right Off"
Caleb forthwith conducted Debby
TO her home, where she bade him a
frigid good night, MIR. Crimmins,"
and left him To sneak off to his own
abode, with a sort of "wish | hadn't"
feeling ranking in his system.
The match was broken off short then
and there, and it was some time before
the why and wherefore were known to
the wondering friends of both When
the secret did leak out broad grin
overspread the face of all Bradbury,
and 10 wonder. Caleb's Christmas
present TO Debby was an order on the
village dentist for -four dollars worth
of pullin' and film"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-23
When HeIp Was Needed.

"0h, do come and help!" gasped q
boy who ran up to policeman; there
Is an awful fight going on in our street,"
who's fighting?"
My father and another man"
"How long have they been at to"
"Oh, half an hour"
But why didn't you come and tell
me about it bcfore?"
"Why, 5ecause dad was fgetting the
best of it up to ten minutes ago.
Pittsburgh Bnlletin.