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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE.

By virtue OF the authority vested in him by de-
cree Of the Circuit Cour Of Berkeley County. West
Virginia made on the day Of ebruary, zoos in
suit in chancery therein pending ia which A. c. Ma
denbousch, Administrator Of l. w. Shirley, decd Is
plaintiff, and Fonca Shirley ct al. defendants
the undersigned specal commissioner will sell BY
public auction the front door Of th Court House
OF said County, in Mattinsburg- w Va, on
Saturday, March 18th, 1905,
commencing 1870 O'Clock p. m, that certain parcel
of ground. Containing about ACRES, situate one
and one fourth miles South Of Martinsburg oa the
Martinsburg aid Winchester Turnpike, in said coun
ty lately occupied as a home BY ;h- said ]. W.
Shirley, nov deceased. and adjoining lands OF Hon
r. Boyd Faulkner and others. This property is i'm
proved BY good
Dwelling House,
stable aud other outbuildngs The sell strong and
fertile. There are a number Of fruit trees upon IT.
Terms of Sale:
One.thrd Of the purchase money cash, the residse
in equal payments at and two years, the pnr-
chaser giving his notes bonds for the deferred pay
ments bearing interest from cay OF sale. and legal
title to be retained until all the purchase money IS
paid. Possession April I, 1905.
ADRIAN c. NADENROUSCH,
At Special Com'r.
J.,V. Quinn. Auctisneer
|, L. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk of the Circuit Court
OF sal Comfy, do certify that Adrian c. Nader
bousch, spec. com'r, has given bend with approved
security, in above case required by law.
L. DEW. GERaAspr, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Household Goods.

fine parlor suit, hair stuffed, in good cohdi-
ton; this suit would cost new three hundred
dollars. oak bedroom suit, oak dining room
SUIT, extension tablA, odd beds, wlre-spring
cot, oak hall rack, hair mattress aud bolster,
feather bed, bed springs OF chairs, couch, lot
pictures, lot rocking chairs, clocks, maple
writing desk, 2 sewing machines In good order,
lot portiers, lace curtains and poles, lot win.
dow shades, about 100 yards best grade velvet
carpet. this IS all in good con dition; lot ingram
and rag carpet, hall and other lamps. several
small and other tables, lot books, Flirting
machine complete. 2galon ice cream eezer,
oak shoe and backing box, lot good stoves and
plpeing, kitchen utensils of all kinds, set OF
dishes and lot Of odd dishes, glasses. crockery
of all kinds, lot of fl ult jars g tables, clothes
baskets, 3 wash tubs, wringef, etc, wash
boilers, churn, lot irons. lot chicken coeps, and
lot goods not mentioned.
Terms of Sale.
A credit OF months win be given on sums
of $1,000 and upwards, purchaser to give note
With approved security, negotiable and pay
able at the Peoples Trust Company, OF Mar
tinsburg, with interest from date, but II paid
at maturity interest remitted. Under $40. 90
cash. No property TO be removed until terms
OF sale are compiled with.
j O, Buterbaugh Auct.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Commissioners Notice.

|. l. Bender. Admir- Of d NJ. Shaffer, decd, Pl'H
VS. In Chznccry
Joseph H 8, afer, Rose Shaffer. Elizabeth Davis
Ella S Buxton an G.. w. Buxton her husband
Maria f Sha1<r ID. w. shatfer. Chas II. Shaffer.
Morgan Shaflere Mara Shaffer. Anahellc Unger
and Jacob r. Ung-r. be, husband, Margaret shat
fer Jenrie Dodd (nee Shsfferl. and ID. =. Doda
her husband, Abbie DIT (nee Shafer), and
George w. Dittman, her hu band, Jennie Shafer,
infant, John rhaffer. infant, Mary umha ugh tnee
Danieis) and George Rumbsugh, her husband,
Rosa Daniels Rebecea Danieis Joseph Daniels,
Emma Mckay (nee oaniesl and George Mckay,
her husband, Ernest Wilson, J W. McSherry, (.
P Rothweil and John Lovett partners trading and
doing business Rothwell & Lovett," Isabella
G Inch, f. l.. Underwood, r. Nj. Yearck, J. Il.
Wick ersham. The Citizens National Bask, a cor
poratiop, The Merchants & Farmers kank, cor
poration, The Peoples Trust Co. a cofpo- alton, H.
L. Snapp. NJ G. 1abler, S.V. Fiery. F Emmert,
c. s. Beard. A. ] Moore and f. d. Gardner.
partners trading aud doing business Moore x
tiardneI," c, ". Boyer, ] Walpet Snyder, Abe
Snyder, A. NJ Gilbert, The National Commercial
Co, a corporation, NJ. A Snodgrass, George N.
Bowers Charles Pine J. H Shsfer. executor OF l.
Nj. Sha7er. Cec'd, S, Emmert trustee, X n.
Stewart and Claude Stewart. partners trading snG
doing business under the firm nam- OF X. n.
Stewart & SON. Geo L. Sencindver and X. N.
Stewart, partners trading and doing business un.
der tire firm name of ''eencindhver 4 Stewart"
Defendants
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

The undersigned int nding TO discontinue
farming and move to town will sell at his
home on the John ID. Kilmer farm 3 II miles
West of Martinsburg on the Dry Run pike, on
Thursday, March 9, 1905,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, the following
personal property, to-wit
3 Head Horses
good work horses will work wherever hitch
ed, 3~year-old as fine as can be found In the
county, broken to work, all sound and good
eyes.
7 Head Cattle
cows, will be fresh by day of sale, 2 year
ling heifers.
9 Head Hogs
thrifty shoats.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Special Commissioners Sale
of Valuable
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue Of authority vested In the undeH
signed Sr.ciaI Con rni-Sioners BY decree o,
the Circuit Court of Serkeley Csunty, w. Va
entered on the tn day Of January. 1905. in-
the Chan9ery cause OF Margaret Il. Miller,
FIR fer sale at public auc'i0n al the front door
of the Court House, in Martinsburg, West
V irw{nia on
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Commissioners Notice.
Ward r. Lindsay, admir-
VS. In Chancery.
Margaret r. Mason, ct al

Ward r. Lindsay admr.,
VS. ! In ChancAry.
Margaret r Mason, ct all
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Martin sburg, w. Va February II, 1905.
To sll parties interest in the above entitled cause
Bv virtue of a deer of the Circuit Court. of Ber
kelley County est Virginia. entered in the above
entitled cause On the 4th day February 1905, III,
same was referred to with instructors te ascer-
tain and report as follows: $50 IN
First To state and settle the accounts Of ard b.
Lindsay the administrator of Joseph {. Mason decd.
s. cond To as ertan AID reuot the Rea Estate
Of which the said 5oserh c. Mason died seized and
ssed toge Their with its Fee Simple and Annual
Rental Value. .
Third. To ascertain and report the heirs Of said
t;ecedent and heir respective interests III his SAID
Real Estate.
Fourth To convene the creditors Of said deeedent
Joseph Mason. audit and report their debit accord
ing to their respective amounts and portes and to
report any other matters by me deemed pertinent or
which NAV be requested to report By any OF the
parties in interest
You will therefore take notice that have fixed on
MONDAY, MARCH a7tr, 1905,
At ten O'Clock a M. the time when. and nv office
in Mar.insburg W. Va as the place where shall
proceed 10 execute said ord of reference ana 1t.
from any cause. the same shall not be completed on
that day IL win be adjourned. from time TO time, at
the same ulace until completed.
Given under my hand this r4th day of February,
1905. u.pp,eoN
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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of Joseph C. Mason, deceased.
In pursuance Of a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Ber'.e'ev County, il herein pending TO sub
iect the Real Estate of the said seph c. Mason, to
the ravmer. OF his debts You required 70 present
vorr claim, against the estate Of the said Joseph
Maso~, de eased, for adjudication TO P. Hari-
SON Commissioner. az his Office in Martinsburg, Ber-
kelley County, West Virginia on or before the 271h
day of March zoos
Witness" Dew Cerhardt. Clerk OF The Circuit
Court this i4t;: day of February. 1905,
Il l.. DEW. GERHARpT. Clert.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Harness

2sets new breeching 2 sets front gears, SETS
plOw traces, double set harm, -. single set naf-
ness, pair fly straps, pair cheek lines. saddle.
collars. brides, 3 good leather halters. 2
churns, cream separator, liz barrel good vine
gar.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
FARMS At PRIVATE sale

have fine limestone farm OF about $50 acres
situate about 10 miles northwest Of Martinsburg
Fair improve pents which wi sell at a reasonable
figure bargain if sold quick.
Another limestone farm containing about 100
acres situate niles southwest OF Martnsburg
Good improvements and good roads to market. ts-
pecially ~dapted 10 fruit and stock. Wed watered.
Price and terms made knowa on application.
Another small slate farm containing 20 acres SIT
uate miles southeast of Martinsburg, room
house small stable let Of fruit especially apples
Well aGaptedto truck raising. Said to be underiaid
with good quality of structural slate. Price $4,000
cash.
Another 30 acre farm Ia miles northwest OF Mar
tnsSurg miles south Of Hedg-svilIe, near base of
mountain Coed frame rssm house. slate root,
barn and other ou,buildings. abundance Of apple,
peach, cherry and other fruits. Price 100000.
have suburban and town property and alss eth
er farms
X. POOLE, Attorney.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

.-sors IN ;n,sr.s, IN CHI. ab,v. .,,,l.d canse.
81, -. ,p,,-,,
By Seeree o. the Circuit SonIt OF oeIkeley oouil
~, =" va, entered IN the ABOVE entitlea cause OF,
the 4th Gay o. tesIuSry 1905 'he same was 'ee'e"
to me, with instructions,
Isl, ete anu se ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ t'' % t P
IN nn q To he creditors Of the sad b.
Shafer, deceased, and audit TIE DEBTS against ms
estate according 20 their pri9ries ny en or e'hef-
wise,
3rd To ascertain and report the feal estate OF
which the SAID D. VI sShaher diel seizSd ana pos
sessed, W IN us ahnual aha zee siipis Vaiues.
4th; To ASCERTAIN and report II there ~as part
nershp existing between the SAID u NJ. Snaiier' in
his life time. and the defendant Rebecca Daniels as
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

VS.. In.chancery.
Isabel d. Hays ct al.
CoMMIs sIoNER's OFFICE,
Martinsours, W. Va, Feb. 18TH 1908.
To all parties in interest in the above entitled
BY OF decree Of the Circuit Court Of Berle-
ley County, W. Va entered in the above entitled
cause the and day of February. 1905. the same
referred to with Instructions ascertain and
report follows:
First To ascertain and report the Real Estate
owned by the defendant, Isabel ID. Hays, together
with the Fee Simple and Annual Rental Value OF
the same.
Second. To ascertain, audit and report the liens
ex ng said Real Esta e, according to the r
spective amounts and priorites
Third 10 report any other matters by me deemed
pertinent, or which may be requested by any OF the
parties IN interest.
Y,u will therefore take notice that have fixed on
MONDAY, MARCH 18th. 1905,
at ten O'Clock a m. as the time when and my Office
in Martnsaurg, est Virginia, the place where,
shall proceed said decree and IT, from any
cause the seme be completed that day it will
be adjourned from time to time, at The same place
until completed
Given Under my hand this r4th day OF February,
1905
p. 2. HARRISON.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

Maud, good family mare ard sure breeder will be
" years old IN Apr L Norma. good driving mare s
years obi IN May; Fred stylish young horse and
NE ssepper will be years old in June; lean, a
part Pefcheton mare colt will Nc years old the last
OF MAY
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
4 Head of Cows.

1 inc Durham COW fresh by day OF sale, Srd
calf, this cew has given seven gallons of milk
per day; l Holstein fresh June It'll. 2nd calf
now giving milk; Hbstein now giving milk,
1 Durham hetfpr
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
ihNNTSINt
At Commissioner in Chancery Of said Court.
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all parties holGng liens, by Judgment other
wise the Real Estate, any part thereof, of Isa-
bel ID. Hays.
liz pursuance OF a decree OF the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County, West Virginia, made in carse
therein pending, to subject the Real Esta of the
said Isabel D. lays the satisfaction OF the liens
thereon you hereby required present II claims
held by you and each you against the said Isabel
ID. Hays, which are liens on her Real Estate any
part Of it, for adjudication to before the 9Th
day of March, 1905.
Given under my hand this t4th day Of February.
1905.
At Commissioner in Chaucery Of said Court
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
PUBLIC SALE
or VALUABLE
Personal Property.

T6rSOfldl Properly.
The undersigned intending to discontinue
farming will sell at public auction A. his home
on the ftrm known ~ the Geo. fabler home
farm, miles frona Maftinsbntg, / mile from
swan Pond on the road connecting those two
places, on
Tuesday, March Fl, 1905.
commandment l9oicioek "A. m, the. following
personal property, to-wit:
Head of Horses and Mules,
mules, OF which are young. gentle and will
work anywhere, the other mule H. "a years
old and will work anywhere; driving horse
years old, blind mare IN foai,
Mich Cows,
2 will be fresh By day Of sale.
Farming Implements.
4herse wagon and bed, low wheel wagon,
spring Wagon, stick wagon, Thrush n Slough
make; falling top buggy. nellers make: roaa
n n. drill, horse rake. cuitivatof, nav ladders
cutting box, corn shelter, corn crusher, spring
vulcan pIows. No. 10 Oliver entitled pillow, dou-
ole shovel pho vs.. single shovel plows. dung
boards. mud scoop, buggy ngue, tin feed
chains. breast chains, butt traces, axe, saw,
dinuer bell single, double and tbrIbbie trees,
2 iron pumps. some barrels. etc.
Harness,
Gearing complete for horses almost now, set
OF d ouble harness, sing 4 harness, pillow gears,
cart harness, pillow line, gon line. check
lines. collars, haIteTs, brides, etc.
Household Goods
Cook stove, chunk stove. oil stove, bedroom
suites oak and walnut; paricr lamp, parlor
stand cot chairs mating carpet, churn. sep
arator table, sewing machine. holsters, pill
lows and about 20 bu. OF potatoes.
Terms of Sale:
A credit OF 10 months viii be given on sums
OF $40 and upwards by the purchaser giving y
note with approved security, negotiable and
PAYABLE at the Citizens National Bank OF
Martinsburg, with interest from date, but u
paid at maturity interest reunited. Under $40
cash. No properly 70 removed until terms
y - l.. g. TABLEP.
Dodd q Hoffman. Ancis.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

exeell7st brood SOW and thrifty shoates, Poland
China aud Chester cross
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

mr~ A~s Your K1An>vsv
SAls ~ ssesls,~ + sess- . v1ss1ls6a n
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Saturday. March 4. zoos.

commene ng at / soo'clock In the afternoon,
the real estate of which John w. Miller died
seized and possessed, consisting ofthe follow
ing, levitt: A tract of about
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Farming Implements.

/ good brood sowS will farfow in April, : tat
1 hogs II weigh 40 lbs. y thirty young shoais
viii weigh from 20 to 50 lbs
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
4 Head of Horses

l bay mare coming years old. will weigh
about 1850, will WORK anyw here, u fine leader,
ia foal by Black Percherop; | gray mare com
ing yesTs old, will weigh about 1000. viii WORK
anywhere hitched. In foal; bay driving male
Q years old, safe for anybody 10 drive; this ~
well bred mare aud is In fosl by Coach horse
l two-yesAi -old blooded colt by Homer Fashn.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Public Sale
of Valuable
Personal Property.

Inc "laeisig'ed intending TO TO Martins
burg VII offer Tor safe a. his home ia miles West
o. rsiimS aefs Station. he road leading fto n
the Martnshurg and Potomac turnpike 10 Dam No.
On
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
7 Head Cattle,

good nitlch COWS. one has tnlf by her sides
two " IN he fresh by day of si,ie, these cows are
COED hntter.makefs. . gopd steers vii weigh
100 lbs, one-yearold durham hali weil-hred;
anvnue that wants gONd animal 10 breed
from wi do we'll 10 got him.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
rs Acres OF Land

in the District OF Hefgesyille, Berkeley coun-
ty, w. Va. at what is known as Johnsontown
and being the same real estate convey ed to
the said John w. Miller by deed from George
Ferrel aud Others dated the Sth dsy OF jan
uary, 1875. and OF ecord in the office OF the
Clerk of the County Court OF Per eley County
West Virginia in Deed Book No. "a, page s05,
to which reference is had for more particu-
-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Public Sale
JOHN DAVIS.

The celebrated ciydesdaie stallion will be sold at
public auction the front door OF the Court House
in harrisburg, w. Va on
Saturday, March 4, 1905,
at so p. m ohn Davis Is a registered horse and is
possessed of the highest qualities.
sulkey. harness. lead rein, etc. will also be sold
Terms of Sale
Ia months credit, notes to be well endorsed and to
bear from cate but interest will be remited
il note is paid at maturity Under $40 cash. 80
properly to be removed until terms complied
with.
BERKELEY co. CLYDFSDALE ASSO.
D. P. LEMAsTER, Pres
J. V. Quinn, Auct
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
M Head Sheep.
Is Head Hogs.

sixteen good ewes all will have lambs by das
/, OF sale. | good hrnpAhirN hnck
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
2-Story 1o-Room Dwelling

with ut-lxitchen. barn, corn crib, wagon shed
aud other ombuildings, good water, cor ven--
lent to schools aud churches. vail delivered
at your door. About 100 acres Of this land il
cleared and the remainder in timber. This
farm being located on one of the main roads
OF the county. would make desirable home
for anyone desirious of obtaining same. For
paTticul RS, see either OF the Commissioners.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Commissioners Notice,

National Commercial Co y
VS.. y In .Chancery.
Isabel D. Hays, ct al.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Monday, March o. 1905.
4 Head Horses and Colts,

eoumencins at 10 O'clock a. m, the following per
soral property, to-wit:
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

Having sold my farm and intending TO dts
continue farming, will sell at my present res
idence known the Benson farm, ~ miles
Southeast of Martinsburg on road leading 10
iron bridge Al Riley's ford, on
Tuesday, March II, 1905.
commencing at 10 a. nl.. the following personal
property, to-wit:
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

j. UU'NNf hutt,
I, l.. DeW. Gefhardt, Clerk Of the said Court GER
try that ]. M. Woods has executed bond with good
security required by the decree Of sale.
l.. Dew. GERHARDT.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

The UNDERSIGNED Intending 10 move On :
small farm. will sell at pabltc sale ~ his resi-
dence on tue :. g Paype farm, | mile south
east OF Hedgcsville and miles Northwest Q
Maj tiushutg. w. Va, on
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

4 Of which are good brood sows, 3 with pigs, the
other will farrow 0y day of sale; 10 fat hogs
boar eligible to be registered, balance thrifty
shOats-
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Terms of Sale as Fixed by
the Decree

snce in two equal payments OF six and twelve
months, the purchaser to give his negotiable,
promssory notes. bearing interest, tot the de-
Ierred paym snts. and the title 10 be retained
until all of the purchase money and interest
shall have been paid.
WARD b. LINDSAY.
ID. y SNYDER, JR,
Special Commissioners
State of West Virginia, Berkeley County, to-
wit:
l, L. Dew. Gerhardt, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County, West Virginia, do
hereby certify that D. W. SnYder, Jr., one OF
the Special Commissioners aforesaid, has Civ
en- bond, with approved security, as required
by law.
Given Under my hand this sth day of Fec
ruary, 1905.
H. DEW. t3ERHARDT, Clerk,
John w Dodd, Auct
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Household & Kitchen Furniture

A credit OF 10 months will be given on sunni
Of $40 90 and upwards, purchaser 70 give not
with approved security. negotis bic and paya
BILE st The Citizens National Bank, OF Martins
burg, w Va, with interest from date Uadei
5000 cash. No property to be removed unti
terms OF sale are complied with.
OHIO WILLIAMS.
J W Dodd, Aucf.
Jefferson and Williams, Clerks.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03

j. o. Buterbaugh, Auct.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-03
Thursday. March 10, zoos,
5 Head Horses aud Colts.

commencing NJ 10 O'Clock -. ni,, the iellowin
personal property. to-wit;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-02-11

oil his mother. and a few years before
this. while he was i'll college, he had
fallen in with set of wild fellows and
had contracted the drink habit 1t came
very near sweeping him away. He was
the victim OF heredity, too, his mother
said, but all the while. even when De
was In the seemingly hopeless clutct
OF his enemy, he struggled manfully tC
free himself. Almost a year before We
saw him, he was led to give himself to
Christ, aud during this time seemed to
have entirely gained the mastery over
the old habit. On that particular day,
however, he said that a craving for
stimulants came over him, and when
he saw the pudding on the bill of fare,
though he really knew what it meant
ne had ordered it. He had said to him
self that the mere flavor of the brandy
could not really hurt him, and that Ii
might revive his dropping spirits. But
when he heard what | said, his con-
science touched him deeply He did not
believe, though, that he would have had
the courage to change his order if the
waiter had not appealed to him at that
~AS, oho IL uS Ddu uOI huONu ludl We
were looking at him. He went straight
home to his mother after leaving De-
troit, and from that time on there was
no return of the old temptation. Last
week he died-died triumphant Chris
han. Before he passed away he gave his
mother the address he had copied from
my note book, and asked her to write
and tell me about it."
BY this time both girls were weeping.
You don't know, JEAN" Adelaide
went on, "how thankful l am for my
part in the matter. What if l had kept
auiet?'
Dear" Jean returned huskily, you
remember what l said about your being
too particular about little things? Well,
l have come to the conclusion that in
matters of right and wrong there are no
little things. National Advocate.