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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
Married.

ANDRoscoG6IN.
Auburn-March IL, Martin j. Conley and
Miss Lizzie Hellens.
West Minot-March 20, Claude w. sawyer
and Miss Viva M. Thomas.
ARoosTooK.
Easton-March II, John F. Bolster to Miss
Alma Jameson.
CUMBERLAND.
Portland-March %, Frank Milton Brad.
ley of Freeport, and Melissa Ellen Kimbali oil
Windham-March %, Robert e. Newhall of
Windham, and Miss Nettie May Bartlert OF
Manchester, N. H.-March II, Eugene E.
wick.
bridgton-March IL, Edward g. Emerson
and Miss Lille G. Gilkey. both OF Harrison.
New Gloucester-Mar.I 6, John l.. fitzpatrick
and Miss Stella Cummings. both of New Glou-
cester.
Phillips-March 10, Lewis P. Mosher and
Miss Leila N. Perry. both OF Wilton.
Madrid-March 10, Daniel NJ. Smith and Miss
Ipez f. Moore, both of Madrid.
WiIton-March 49, Mr.. Jesse w. Warren and
Miss Lucie A..Mayo, both OF Wilton.
HANCOCK.
Rar Harbor-March II, Miss Annie Bickford
to Albion R. Hooper, both OF Sullivan.
Tremont-March 9, Miss Helen r. Doiiver to
Fairfield II. Moore, both OF fremont
Southwest Harbor-March 10, Miss Dora 4.
Norwood to James S. Hopkins, both OF IRE
mont.
west Eden-March 10, Mrs. Katie Robinson
to Thomas j. Hopkins. both Of Trenton.
Bucksport-March 16, Mrs. Mary A. Romeo OF
Bucksport, to James NJ. Palmer Of Eden.
West Gouldsboro-March u, Miss Ada Nj.
Young to Calvin II. Bunker, both OF Goulds-
boro. ,
Auherst-March I6. Mr.. Harvey J. Campbell
and Miss vesta A. Hanscom, both of Amherst.
KENNEBRc.
Randolph March 30, William E. Brann and
Miss Lottie M. Weber.
Boston Plain-March %, Mr.. Thomas Proc
tor and Miss Annie Louise White of Gardiner.
KNOX.
Rockland-March q, James H: Smonton
and Clara w. Gregory. both OF Rocsland.
Friendship-March IL. Isaac w. Poland OF
Friendship, and Laura Benner OF South Wal
doboro.
Union-March II, Mr.. Charles r. Jackson Of
waldoboro. and Miss Cora A. Edgecomb OF
Appleton.
LINCOLN.
Damariscotta-March IA. Mr.. Edward s. Ar
mold and Mrs. Mary L. Perry.
Waldoboro-March Z, Mr.. Ray U. Winchen-
baugh and Miss Mertie V. Gross. both Of
Waldoboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
How They Grew q Bell.

At the beginning of the last century
the only church bell at Grosslaswitz,
Germany, was so small that its tones
were not sufficient to penetrate to the
ends of the village. A second bell was
badly wanted, but the village was poor
and where was the money to come
from? One Sunday when the school
master, Gottfried Hayn, was going to
church, he noticed growing out Of the
churchyard wall fourishing stock Of
green corn, the seed OF which must
have been dropped by passing bird.
The idea suddenly struck him that
perhaps this one stalk of corn could be
made the means Of procuring the Sec
ond bell they wanted so much. He
waited until the corn was ripe and then
he plucked the six years on it and
sowed them in his own garden. Next
year he gathered the little crop thus
produced and sowed it again, until at
last he had not room enough in his gar
den for the crop, and so he divided it
among Q certain number OF farmers,
who went on sowing the ears until, in
the eighth year, the crop was SO large
that when it was put together and sold
they found that they had money
enough to buy beautiful bell.-HaY-
per's Young PeoplA -3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
SHE COULDN'T BE BOTHERED.
A shopkcepcr Who Wasn't Concerned
About Trade.

A shopkcepcr Who Wasn't Concerned
About Trade.
Down in Nantucket, as In many coun.
try regions, the ways Of trade are NOT
as we find them in the turmoil Of
city affairs. There life seems always
like a summer afternoon. No one is
solicited to buy wares of any descrip-
ton, and the maxim tacitly prevails
that lyon can take it or leave It." Yet
much may be missed by such luxurious
modes of action.
When President Hayes was In that
region, his wife went to the little shop
of an exceedingly independent old lady
who sells the baskets made by men on
board the lightships anchored all about
that region. President Hayes was away
for the time, being entertained else
where, and Mrs. Hayes walked about,
enjoying herself. @
When she entered the shop the old
lady was sitting in the background,
reading. The visitor stood there for o
moment, and then began to examine
the baskets on the counter. No ono
noticed her.
w nav ID tie piitc Va WIS p,tshel'
she venturcd at length.
The old lady looked up from her
reading
"Lool1 on the bottom" she said, alb
ruptly, and continued scanning tho
paper.
And this?' said Mrs. Hayes, ind!-
eating another.
prices all marked on the bottom"
was the brief reply.
The presidents wife pursued her ex-
animation, and ut length asked:
Gould you attend to me now? I
would like to buy some OF these"
The old lady did not move, but re-
piled, with perfect kindness:
81 can't be bothered now. You'll.
have to wait till finish this piece. I'm
reading about the presidents going
down to Cottage City."-Youth's Com.
panion. -.--.--.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

Pennington 10, to The wife Of Mr.. G,
n. white, g son; March II, to the wife of Mr
George Ii. Knapp, i se;;.
Avon-March 10, TO the wife of Mr.. John
Holman, a son tRCgcr.)
Rangeley-March ID, to the wife of Mr.. +. /
Herrjck, o son; March II, to the wife of Mr
w. ID. Quinby, daughter.
HANcocK.
Deer Isle-March Is, to the wife OF Mr.. Ern-
est Belcher, a daughter; March Z, to the wife
of Mr.. Zelotus Eaton, daughter; March ID
to the wife of Mr.. Jordan Gross, u daughter.
Mr. Frank l.. Hodgdon, son.
Salisbury Cove-March Is, to the wife OF Mr.
Plymouth II. Leland, a son.
Bar Harbor-March H. to the wife OF Mr.
Thomas +. Moran, q son.
Waltham-March IL, to the wife OF Mr.. Al.
bert 4. Pettipgll, q son.
Bucksport-March ID, to the wife OF Mr.
Palmer Parker. a son.
Mariaville-March 10, to the wife of Mr.
Reuben Z. Rankins, a son.
KENNEBEc.
Litchiield-March II, to the wife OF Mr.. Chas
Bubier, daughter
Rockland-March II, to the wife OF Mr.. Ben
jamin Bisbee. twin daughters; March ~, to
the wife of Mr. Myron j. Hahn. son.
Upion-March II, to the wife Of Mr.. Herbert
S. Hills, daughter,-Lola May; March 10, to
the wife OF Joseph II. Bowley, o son.
Brooklyn, N. Y.-March Il, to the wife OF Mr.
John w. Anderson, of Rockland, a son.
LINCOLN.
Damariscotta Mills-March 10, to the wife Of
Mr.. j. w. Haggett, a daughter.
waldoboro-March -, to the wife Of Mr.
Alden j. Eugley, daughter.
Bremen-March 10, to the wife OF Mr.. Hen.
derson e. Miller. a son.
Nobleboro-March-to the wife Of Mr.. Enos
l.. Winslow, q son.
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Died.
AEoosrooK
AEOosTooK.
Fort Kent-March 20. w. II. Cunliffe, age
Is wears.


Fort Kent-March 20. w. II. Cunliffe, aged
70 years.
HANCOCK.
Mt. Desert-March Is, Robert Lewis, aged A
years.
Bncksport-March 8, Mrs. Emma N. Conary,
aged 80 years.
Deer Isle-March 0, Mrs. Josie 8. Greenlaw,
aged 80 years, month and Q days; March z,
Richard Felix, aged 81 years, months.
Franklin-March 16, infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs Emery Colson. aged days.
Bar Harbor-March IL. Myra, wife Of Will
liam H. Dolliver, aged 81 years.
Ellsworth Falls-March IL, Mrs. Matilda c.
Gray, aged q years. month, n days.
Bucksport-March 10, Charles A. Devereux.
aged 20 years, II months, q days; March II,
Ralph Miners, aged years, months.
Orlsnd-March 10, Mrs. Sarah A. Saunders
aged IS years; March 10, Mrs. Sarah A. Sparks,
aged 70 years.
KKNNRBKc.
Augusta-Joseph, infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Williamson. Jr.; March II, j. Fred
Lord Of winthrop; March y, J; H. Chamber
lain. aged 60 years; March 10, Stephen Gilley,
aged 50 years.
Gardiner-March is, James johnson, aged A
years; March l6, Miss Clara J. Grover, aged 90
years.
West Farmingdale-Miss Mary A. Burns,
aged 81 years.
Weeks Milis-March li.Mrs. Joseph Hatch.
winthrop-March 10, James s. Pike, aged a.
Winthrop-March Is, Nathan Beedy, form
erly of Phillips, aged about 80 wears.
sBeIgrade Depot-March II, Mrs. Roxanna
Thing, aged &c years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
HER HALLOWEEN EXPERIMENT.

As Result the Engagement WIN BE An
nounced Shortly.
"Oh, Emma" said Ethel, sweetly. to
her particular chum, II have some
thing to tell you, dear"
"And am quite sure that it must be
something very nice, judging by your
radiant face" replied Emma. "Tell
me what it is. I'm just dying to hear
First tell me something"
''Well?"
did you ever work a halloween
charm to find out who is to be your
husband?"r
No, but I've heard of such things.
You don't mean to say that you have
done anything of the kind?'
Eyes. Was it naughty Of ,ne?"
''Oh, l don't say that. until I have
heard what you did. Was your spell
successful? Did you actually see a
mans face?"
Ethel nodded her pretty head vigor
ously.
sob, who was the man? But MOI
Tell me the story just as it happened.
How did you work your enchant
ments?"
well, it had to be done precisely at
midnight, you know"
$50 l understand"
''The charm is this: You take a ripe
red apple, and you eat it standing in
front of mirror, finishing it just as
the clock strikes the witching hour OF
midnight"
"How perfectly creepy"
"And the light must be turned down
very low, almost out, you know"
20, you brave girl! wouldn't have
dared do anything like that"
"And just as the clock strikes the
last stroke of the midnight hour, the
face of your future husband appears in
the mirror, over your shoulder"
"You went through all that, did
you?"
"Yes."
"And did you see face?'
81 did, just as clear as anything"
"Whose was it?"
Jack Bellefeld's."
"No."
eyes"
'How do you account for his face ap-
pearing in the mirror instead of some
one else's?"
81 think it was because Jack was be-
hind me at the time. Hos going to get
the engagement ring in a day or two"
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
A TRICK EXPOSED.
How Life Was Put Into Dead lIaa eor
a Purpose.

| now x4lIo was fut AUTO . D0o0 - G04
Purpose.
One of Daniel O'Connell's earliest dis
plays of acuteness happened shortly
after he was called to the bar. In an
intricate case. where he had been made
junior counsel more ms q ompliment
TO the family than from any other
cause, the question WAS that of tho
validity Of will. The instrument
was drawn UP in proper form, and the
witnesses swore that it had been lc-
( gally executed.
/ One of them, an old servant. was
very loquacious, and 0Connell, in ex-
aiaining him, allowed him to talk on,
hoping he would say too much. Tho
man had already sworn tina. he saw
| the deceased sign the will.
Yes he continued, - saw him sign
it, and sure there was life in him at tho
time"
This expression was repeated so fro
quently that 0'Connell was led to be-
licve that ii had some peculiar mean
ing. He fixed his eyes upon the old
mSa and said, gravely:
"Yoa have taken n solemn oath, be-
fore God aud man, to speak the truth
and the whole truth. The eye of God is
apon you. The eyes of your neighbors
are fixed upon you also. Answer nc,
by the virtue of that sacred and solemn
oath which has passed your lips, was
the testator alive when he signed the
will?"
Tie witness was struck by this sol-
emn manner of address. His lips quiv-
cred, his limbs tremblcd, and he fall
tered out the reply:
"There was life in him"
The question was repeated In a yet
more impressive manner. Again he
trcmbled and stammered forth his
stock phrase.
Finally, by dint of clever leading and
suggestion, O'Connell drew from him
the fact that a pen had been placed In
the dead mans hand, and the legatee
himself had guided it and traced the
signature. But to meet the exigency
ST legal questioning, living fly had
been placed in the dead mans mouth.
Thus was "life in him" ut the tiine.-
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

case of kidney complaint by this splendid
medicine His kidneys troubled him ter
ribly for long time, but after taking
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy short time he was entirely we'll
He says it is all that has kept him from
grippe this winter, which he has had for
several years before"
Mrs. L. A. Webster, wife of Rev. L. A.
Webster of Bethlehem, says:
~ am acquainted with Mrs. varney,
and know her story is true
1t is such cures as these which have
stamped DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy as the most successful, most
wonderful medicine of modern times the
remedy, indeed, which is effecting more
cures all over the country than any and
all others combined. 1t is the great con-
queror Of disease, and nothing can resist
it's marvellous curative powers. The news.
papers are constantly filled with the
testimony of prominent people whom 1t
has cured. But for every such person
cured, thousands upon thousands of less
prominent people in all classes and walks
of life are being restored to health and
strength by its potent action.
Particularly is it doing grand work
now, for everybody needs and uses 1t in
the spring, as it has demonstrated itself
again and again to be the most certain and
effective spring medicine.
1t is not patent medicine, but the pre-
scription of the most successful living
specialist in curing nervous and chronic
diseases, DR.. Greene Of 81 Temple Place,
Boston Mass He has the largest practice
in ths world, and this grand medical dis
coyery is.tLe result OF his vast experience.
The great reputation Of DIR. Greene is a
guarantee that this medicine will cure
land the fact that be can be consulted by
anyone st any time, free of charge, per
sona}ly or by letter. gives absolute assur-
ance Of the beneficial action Of this Won
derful medicine.
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The writer was in search of news.

The writer was in search of news.
The White Mountain region is not pro-
life of news at this season of the year,
but the little town of Bethlehem, N. H..
afforded an emphatic proof of the old
saying that fact is stranger than fic-
tion."
Here, under the shadow of Mt. Wash
ington, dwell Mr.. and Mrs. Sam1 Var
ney, two of the best known and most
highly respected residents of Bethlehem.
Their interesting story, together with the
really remarkable facts, the truth of which
they vouch for in every particular, aud
which is Endorsed by the well-known wife
of Bethlehem's popular minister, Rev. L.
A. Webster, is we'll worthy the attention
and consideration of the reading world.
"Three years ago., says Mrs Varney."
I had shock which afflicted me badly in
my head and one side of my face. espcc-
tally my right eye 1 was confined to my
bed for a while, and suffered great pain
in my head, which troubled me for several
weeks.
81 had very severe headaches for some
time, and employed doctors who used
battery on me, giving me only temporary
relief. This continued for about two
months. About five months later heard
of wonderful cure by DR.. Greene's Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy, from
friend of mine, and resolved to try it.
81 commenced the use of the Nervura,
and the effects were immediate and very
pleasing / have now used five bottles
and am able to do hard work most every
dawes. and walk "a long distance; and
always get 60 prayer meeting about the
FIRST one, and before many who live much
nearer.
II attribute my cure to DR.. Greene's
Neryura blood and nerve remedy. / cheer
fully and gladly recommend it to al, and
would be glad to answer inquiriea / can
nob.speak too highly of this medicine.
'4My husband has been cured of q severe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS.
Endangered by the Old English Star Cham.
Der laws in District Of Columbia.
cess oft.

A dangerous anomaly, the existence old
tory libel laws in the District of Column
bia, utterly foreign to the laws of the sew
eral states upon that subject, have just
been brought to public notice. The New
York Tribune has this to say:
The attempt to remove Mr. Dana to
Washington to be tried in a criminal court
OF the District of Columbia for libel on
account of an article published In The
Sun furnishes some startling suggestions
to all who are interested in the freedom
OF the press One of these Is that the law
of seditious libel, which is generally I'M
derstood to be practically extinct IN TINS
country, still survives, and may be capable
Of enforcement in the most arbitrary and
oppressive form against the editors and
publishers of every considerable newspa-
per in the United States. 1t is not claimed
that Mr.. Dana has been personally in the
District Of Columbia for years. or that
he as done anything but edit and publish
his newspaper in the city OF New YORK.
He is charged with violating the laws OF
the District OF Columbia because some OF
the papers published in New York came
IN the ordinary course Of business to be
gold and circulated in Washington. Or
course. some copies of every important
naper in the country find their way to
Washington. II any such paper contains
an article which is libel under the law
Of the District of Columbia, the editor and
publisher may be arrested at their homes
and taken to Washington for trial just as
lawfully as Mr. Dana can be taken there
now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

The members of the Maine Legislature,
who went to Boston, came back, yester-
day, and said that the members of the
Massachusetts, Legislature were very kind
to them while at the State House and in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

Chief Engineer Kicker has recognized
Cushnoc Hose Co., No. /, with the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year;
Foreman, J. e. Dinsmore; assistant, f.
B. Richards; clerk, Fl. c. Thing; steward,
Ed Weston. He has recognized Atlantic
Hose, No. 2, with the following officers
for the coming year: Foreman, Z. A..
Shaw: assistant, ID. S. McDavid; clerk,
w., G, Haskell; steward, M W Leigh
ton. Both companies are in excellent
standing and the best Of good will pre-
walls among the members They have at
tended several bad fires during the past
year and bravely done their duty.
During the winter it takes large NJ M
Der of carbons for the 100 or more arc cleo
tic lights in this city, and perhaps In the
run of week 1900 of these cartoons Will
be burned, each lasting eight hours. The
10 o'clock lights have two carbons each
/ and the all night ones four In the sum-
mer about half as many are used. Every
day man is obliged to visit each OF the
lights and not only fill them but clean
each one thoroughly. The Kennebeo
Light and Heat Company is attempting
to wind It's own converters and II ohis
can be done it will save much time anu
expense. as heretofore these have been
sent TO Boston to be repaired. Messrs.
s,bley and Haskell, two Of the employees
are doing the work and hope to make sue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

The North Augusta Dramatic Club
gave an entertainment in the Jewett
school house. last evening, to q large au
dience. Tho club is composed Of several
OF the young folks of the neighborhood,
and each one did we'll. Misses Mitchell and
Written were in the cast and received
hearty welcome. The club was assisted
by Mr.. C. B. Wade who gave several Sc
lections on the mandolin and banjo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

DIR. Edward Beecher Hooker, Mrs Har-
riet Beecher Stoves physician. has pub
Iished a card denying emphaticaiiy that
his distinguished patient is SO violently
insane that confin rment in an asylum VIII
he necessary. He says Mrs Stowe Is IN
bett. health than usual. and visits free
" her friends and neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

H.W. Giddings of Weeks Mills has come
to Augusta and will continue his short
hand studies at the Shaw Dirigo Business
College, having taken part of course at
the Shaw College in Portland.
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A ROMANCE SPOILED.

The Bicycl,st Discovered That the Fascin.
nting Lady in Bloomcrs Was His Cook.
A cycling romance was easily spoiled,
and so was cycling costume, in one Of
the pleasantest suburbs of South Lon
don. One Sunday morning as gentle
man was wheeling his way along his
favorite country lane, he gradually
overlook a lady bicyclist attired in the
rational costume which, for wonder,
became her well. Elegantly cut, fault
lessly finished, the fair riders attire.
from hat to CATERS. spoke the lady-so
far at least, as style went-and the
critical spectator was fast becoming a
convert to the aesthetic claims of the
new fashion, when the fair rider wob-
bled, hesitated and was lost in ditch
at the side of the road. Quickly he
rushed to her assistance, helped her
to her feet and busted her careful
ly down, the while she thanked
him in stammering accents for his
courtesy. That voice! he thought
where had he heard it before? and he
lifted his eyes to her. Of course he had
heard those tones - they were his
cooks. lie forgot all about the dam
aged bicycle, flung himself on his own
trusty stcqd, and fed home to his wife.
Inquiries showed that the errant do
nestle had q friend in service whose
mistress was bicyclist, and in the alb
sence of her employers from town she
had allowed the cook to borrow both
bic ycle and costume wherewith to cut
a dash. But the turn of the wheel
brought nothing but woe to its unhap
py devotee. There was Immediately a
vacancy for cook in that suburban
villa.-London Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

The Basket social in the A. o. u.
W. hall, last evening, given by the men,
bers of the Degree of Honor, was attended
by about 80 persons who greatly enjoyed
themselves Mrs. j. J. Druerys comic
readings, Harry Stones piano solos, Mrs
Mardens singing and that of Mr.. Stanley
furnished pleasure to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

Mrs. H. L. Morrill, has gone to Boston,
where she will visit Mrs. Linwood Dolliver,
her sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

The firemen's trumpet which was
awarded to the Capital Hose Co. during
the Masonic fair, is in the Lowell jewelry
store being engraved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

Boutelle Shaw was lodged in the police
station for drunkenness, last evening, as
was Togus soldier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

Mrs. Mary Robinson will leave for Bos
ton, today, where she win visit relativ e
for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
uou to re,l Them Apart.

The essential difference between .
nainter and an artist is that the painter
IS almost always certain OF . steady job.
'-Somerville Journal ----.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

The Loan and Building Association
held meeting the other evening and
passed upon some loans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30

TIE Pauline Hall Opera Company pre-
sented ''Dorcas" at the Opera house,
Togus, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-03-30
Desperate.

desperate.
It is probable that few musicians
ever became famous without wishing,
at one time or another, that they
might find a refuge from the reputa
ton which precedes them wherever
they go. At one time the celebrated
composer, Verdi, went to the watering
place of Montecatini for much-needed
holiday. In one of the apartments as
signed to the veteran musician stood q
grand piano of splendid tone. Verdi
removed the score of 81 Trovatorc, {"
which had been laid on the rack by
way of compliment, locked the instru
ment, and called for the son of his
host, to whom he said, in solemn tones:
Lead me to the spot which overhangs
the steepest precipicc." On reaching
the summit, the maestro, who was al
most exhausted from fatigue, flung the
key of the piano into the abyss, say
ing. with energy: "Now l have done
something to secure rest and quiet. On
the day of my departure l will send 3
locksmith to provide the piano with q
new key, bnt while am here let it re-
main as it is."-Youth's Companion.