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Year: 1878

dition to light similar to that of the
second floor there was some more light
streaming from the half-opened door ola
we'll lit room. That room was the ante
chamber of a lodge wherein the brethren
sat in wise consultation about affairs
which the outside world ought not to
know. The spiritual light of the lodges
must benefit the outside world, as the
light of the kerosene lamps Of the fourth
and second floors benefits the halls Of the
third and the first floors, through the
railing of the stairs by the reflection of
the walls, but not directly.


The sexton was doing quietly and un-
disturbedly until about half-past ten
o'clock Even the belated brethren who
passed him going up to the lodge be-
tween the hours of nine and ten, did not
disturb his slumber. BY half-past ten,
however, the usual time for the lodge to
close, the sexton began to evince some
restlessness. Heraisedand stretched him
self with deep yawn, looked up to the
dim light of the second floor, muttered
"Theyr in yet sat down and dozed off
again. But his slumber was by far not
as peaceful as before. Every five or ten
minutes he woke up and looked up to
the second floor. As the minutes ad-
vanced his restlessness increased. He
woke up more frequently and his remarks
became more copious-they gained in
clearness, strength and emphasis. At
last his sleep was gone entirely, and he
descended to the sidewalk of the street,
where walking to and fro before the
building, he confided to the chilly night
some very unkind sentiments concerning
the brethren whose meeting was pro-
tfacted to such an unusually late hour
he wished them all to find their wives
awake aud wa.ting for them.


\ student of psychology might find
the sexton as a good subject of study.
Why did he sleep so we'll before the
usual time came for the brethren to dis
perse and for him to close the building?
Why did he wake up at about the time
when the lodge generally closes ? etc.


But who will PROFOUND psychological
questions about such trite occurrence?
Give us something about Brahma, Bud
dha, the Aztecs, the Hottentots, and we
will ponder and write volumes on it.


I beg to apologize The sexton is a
distinct figure in the Mirages. We shall
leave him, however, for the present


An half hour after midnight, loud
voices were heard from the fourth floor.
The voices echoed through the empty
halls Of the large building, and became
more distinct as the speakers descended
the stairs. and more confused as the
number Of speakers issuing from the
lodge room increased in the halls. The
brethren had ended their wise consulta-
tions and were repairing home. But the
discussions seemed to have Just begun
The meeting had been of great import
ance. The brethren who had made
Year: 1878

speeches had now to explain why they
had spoken just so and not otherwise.
The brethren who had made no speeches
had to say why they had kept silence,
and how they would have spoken if they
had spoken at all. The brethren
who had carried the vote were anxious
to expose the wisdom of their parlia-
mentary tactics. The brethren who had
been defeated had much to criticise in
the ruling of the chair and in the lack
of justice, understanding, etc. of the
lictorious party. Thus the greatest part
Of the speaking was done by the breth-
ren on TIER way home from the lodge.
Notwithstanding that this speaking and
debating could not practically enhance
the question at issue, since the lodge
had already decided about it, the
speaking was carried onwith greaf energy.
The brethren discussed while the, de-
scended the stairs; they discussed whom
they had formed into groups to go
home, each in different direction; they
discussed at the corners Of the streets
where single individual had to take
leave of a group; ard when only two
wero left o. the whole company they
discussed the matter over at the gate Of
the one who reached his house sooner
than the other.


There were two elderly persons among
the brethren who did not discuss the
question at issue (Which issue had been
taken and recorded in the minutes of the
meeting), One of them, a middle sized,
we'll formed gentleman, who spoke rather
slowly, as though he was desirous to i'm
press the listener with the importance Of
every sentence he uttered, but he spoke
willingly and much. He had Been a resi-
dent of Hectoria for the last six or seven
Years His name was Jacob Thutnichts.
The other was a tall thin, active figure,
speaking rapidly and abruptly, with
cracked, business-like accent. His name
was Simon Amere, ESQ. Amere was Il
resident of New Haven. He came to
Hectoria on visit and was the guest Of
his friend Thutnichts. He was invited
by his kind host to go with him to the
lodge and to see the brethren, as it would
be impolite to leave the guest alone at
home, and Thutnichts, who was not gen
orally frequent visitor Of his lodge, had
to be there this evening to give his lntlu
ence and his vote for certain measure
of Importance These two gentlemen did
not discuss the question at issue after
leaving the lodge hall They discussed
about the brethren and the affairs of the
community; the New Haven guest seek
ing information, the Hectolia host will
lingly telling his friend all he knew.


'You have very good speakers in the
lodge" MIR Amcre began


"Certainly we have" rejoined Thut-
NIGHTS, slowly and impressiyely; you
have not heard the best Of them. There
is, for instance, Mr. Twangman, who is
perfect orator When he is once at it,
he stamps and strikes on the table and
Year: 1878

The sexton Of large building i'll the
citv of Hoctoria, GA, was doing quietly
on the stoop of the first floor. In the
hall Of the second floor kerosene lamp
fnned with dim light. The third floor
was darkish. On the fourth floor, in ad-
Year: 1878

For ten years my wife was confined to
her bed with such a complication of all
ments that no doctor could tell what was
the matter or cure her, and | used up a
small fortune in humbug stuff Six
months ago l saw Z. S. flag with Hop
Btters on it. and thought | would be a
fool once more. tried it. but my folly
proved to be wisdon Two bottles cured
her, and she is ne as well and strong as
any mao wife. and it only cost me 81
Be ye like foo. H w, Det troit
Mich
Year: 1878

There was no use for an army in quieting
labor strikes now or in an Indian war. He
urged the organization of National
Militia system and encouragement of rifle
clubs. Communism never has had, or will
have any footing in this country, unless
congress attempted to police the country
with standing army: that alone would
make it rampant. If the militia could
not be trusted then republican institutions
were failure.
Year: 1878




spring is :rying season. Indications of sickness
should at once be attended to. Fatal diseases may
be caused by allowing the bowels TO become con-
stfpated and the system to remain in disordered
condition, until the disorder ha; time to deveIope
ltself. An ounce OF prevention is worth pound OF
cure, is an old truthful saying. Therefore, we ad-
wise all who are troubled with the complaints now
very preValent-headache, indigestion, disordered
liver, want of appetite, nausea or feverlsh skin
to take, without delay, Shenck's Mandrake Pills.
We know OF no remedy harmless and decisive
in its action. 1t at strikes at the root Of the
disease and produces heslthy tone to he system.
People never need suffer from any disease arising
from disordered condition of the liver If they would
take this excellent medicine when they feel the
hrst indications of the malady. Families leaving
home for the summer months should take three OF
four boxes ofSthe pills with them. They have an
almost instantaneous effect. They will relieve the
patient of headache in one or two hours, and will
rapidly cleanse the liver OF surrounding bile and
win efectually prevent bilious attack. They are
sold by all druggists
Year: 1878

WORDS OF WIsDoM.-lt is bad 10
lean against falling wall


Attention to little things is the econ.
omy of virtue.


Slight small injuries, aud they will
become none at all.


A good word for bad one is worth
much and costs little.


Loves words are written on rose
leaves, but with tears.


That of which proud people are often
proudest is their pride.


Judge not from appearance lest you
might err in your judgment.


Kindness is the golden chain by
which society is bound together.


Great things arc not accomplished
by dreams, but by years Of patient
study.


Hope is a leaf joy, which may DO
beaten out to a great extension, like
gold.


He is rich who saves penny year
and he is poor who runs behind penny
a year.


1t is very foolish for people TO put
themselves to the trouble OF being i'll.
natured.


People look at you six days in tho
week to see what you mean OH the sew
enth.


There is nothing evil but what is
within US; the rest is either natural or
accidental.


Disdain not your inferior, though
poor, since be may be much your supe-
Iior in wisdom.


We pass our lives in regre,tipg Tho
past, complaining of the present, and
indulging false hopes Of the future.
Year: 1878

| DIVORCED AND RE-MARRIED.-Tues
day afternoon young couple got on
the excursion train here on their way
West, who had just been married u
second time under peculiar circumstan-
ces Four years ago V. L. Sanders, a
young mechanic of good character, l!v-
ing at Mount Crawford, who had been
married hardly year to young lady
born 10 Waynesboro, had difficulty
with a neighbor named Dovel and kill
ed him. There was no doubt of the
blow having been given by Sanders,
! though there we're no witnesses present
to testify as to how it was given. The
prosecution cortended that it was done
with q weapon, while the defence claim
cd that it was given in sudden passion
with the hand. The man had died of
conclusion Of the brain. The prisoners
young wife staid by him during the
trial and showed the greatest devotion
to him. The end was sentence 10
four years in the State prison. After
the husband had been in prison a short
time the wife, under the advice of her
friends, availed herself OF the provisions
of the law which divorces the wife Of
convict and obtained a divorce. In
prison, young Sanders maintained tho
good character for steadiness aud in.
dus,ry that he had before he went there,
aud under prison regulations his term
was shortened forty-two days tor every
year. a few days ago the time expired
and Sanders returned home, free man.
His former wife was living with her
mother, and the neighbors say from the
| day it was known that he was in tho
village change was visible in her
manner. and long g.absent cheeriu!ness
returned. For some days Sanders made
no attemp. to See her, but last week
they met and the old love proved the
winner. On Saturday they went 10
Harrisonburg aud were re married. Tho
act gave great offence to the friends OF
both, and when the couple got back
from Harrisonburg to Mt. Crawford tho
mother OF the girl refused to let her
enter the house A brother of the
groom, who felt indignant Mt the former
conduct OF the wife in procuring di-
vorce, also refused to receive them.
They repaired to the house of kind
lady in the neighborhood, where they
were received. The young man deter
mined to emigrate TO the West, there TO
commence life under different circum
stances and on Tuesday, as We have
stated, they came TO Staunton and took
the train for their new home. The ro-
mantle story. which we get from u
neighbor and friend Of the groom, was
the staple for conversation in the village
which they have left.-Siaunton Tndi.
Gator.
Year: 1878

A BRAVE ACT.-In the summer OF
1912, when Bismarck was twenty eight
years of age, and was a cavalry officer,
he was standing one afternoon with
some of bis companions or bridge,
when his groom led his horse into the
water TO drink. Suddenly the horse lost
footing, fell, and the groom disappeared
Bismarck Immediately threw away his
sword, tore off his uniform, and sprang
into the river to save his servant. He
caught him, but the frightened man
clung to him with such grip that he
had to 90 to the bottom before be could
get loose. Eventually he saved the
groom. For this gallant deed Bismarck
received the well known Prusssan Ret
tungsmedaille that one still sees between
so stars ard orders on his breast. He is
very proud of this mark of honor, and
once when distinguished man asked,
with some sarcasm, the meaning of the
simple decoration, which, at the time,
was the only one he bad, he answered
quickly, 81 am in the habit of saving
peoples lives some times.
Year: 1878

a STRANGE SCENE.-A well dressed
man walked into one of the saloons the
other day leading little boy by the
hand, called for drink of whiskey.
The little fellow burst into tears and
begged his father not to drink, and the
saloon keeper, to his credit be it said,
refused him, whereupon the man jump
ed behind the bar and seized a bottle
of the article in question. The bar
keeper attempted 10 take the bottle from
him, and scutile ensued, during which
the liquor was spilled, and the stranger
elected. A man of family who was
present was SO struck by the conduct OF
the boy, that he LETT the saloon and
made an oath that he would never drink
another drop. What q scene for ar
artists pencil! A wonderful battle, il
which a little boy conquers the bar
keeper and the man of family present
but cannot prevail over his own beloved
but besotted father!
Year: 1878

From A. DUNKLEE, Esq, Postmaster at


West Brattleboro', VT.


81 am subject to sudden colds, followed
by hard coughs, for which L use the BAL
SAM, and find it the best remedy for
cough or a sore throat that | ever was ac-
quainted with. My family also are as
much in favor of it as myself. In fact we
always have it in the house, and would as
soon think of doing without flour as your
excellent BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
Year: 1878

New AND FAsHtoNAntE JswELRy Attention
Is cal cd to Edward Lilienthals advertisements
In another column. This we'll known ieweler
will sell at cost during the current month his
entire stock Of new and stylish lewelry: Those
will find IN exquisite selection IN hts establish
ment No oId-time articles in silverware,
watches or iewery such as are sold at auction
are to be found in his establishment but a new
and select assortment.
Year: 1878

California is now the recognized seat
and centre of vegetable wonders. We
have become SO familiar with the record
of its giant and mammoth productions
of every sort and productions of every
sort that nothing in that direction can
excite surprise. Hence we listen calmly
nothing doubling, of course-to re-
-:.-l
the shade. A tunnel for public travel,
We are told, has been excavated through
the trunk or stump of tree, which, like
the Hoosac mountain, stood in the way
of internal improvement by intercepting
coveted line of communication. The
tree is described as the largest that ever
grew in California, which is equivalent
to saying. the largest that ever grew in
the world. 1t was, like the mountain,
too great to be surmounted or surrounded
and the only resource was to circum-
vent it by mighty bore. A tunnel ten
feet wide and twelve feet high was ac-
cordingly opened, its completion being
celebrated by the triumphal passage
through it of coach and six, with an
admiring and honored company of lady
and gentleman passengers, who will re-
count to their children's children the
joys that reverberated through the hol-
low of that famous tree, when, alas the
stump itself, like stump oratory, shall
have faded and rotted into oblivion. Nor
does this great hole by any means ab-
sorb the diameter of the mountainous
stump. On each side of the excavation,
we are told, was left ten or twelve feet
of solid wood, afording space, which it
is proposed to utilize in the excavation
and construction of a cavernous tree
hotel the dining room of which will be
cavity discovered by the workmen in
the work of cutting the tunnel, which
was evidently excavated by fire, and
yet was so overgrown by wood that in
counting the concentric rings of growth
it is estimated that the fire must have
occurred more than 400 years ago
showing conclusively, that some mis-
California long before Columbus discov-
cred America.
Year: 1878

1 stand in the porch Of palace


That rseth up out of the night;
Its buttress is buried in shadows,


Its bell-tower is splendored in light
Though pass not on earth thro' its portal,
Where the througs of the ages have trod,
know by the signs of its splendor
That its builder and maker is God.
The sun, like dim-burning porch-lamp.
Is cleaning in front of thy door;
The stars are the lights in thy windows
That stand like bright sign-posts before.
And deep down in crystalline caverns
That the torch of the traveller hath found
Thy rainbow in rock shines reflected
In the star-studded night Of the ground.
The flowers swung in rare perfumed censers
Are breathing thy beauty to me,
The birds are all singing music


That shall clasp its great zone chord in thee.
And everything stands like prophet
On the hills that are lifted between.
A mark of invisible glory.


An image Of something unseen.
MY soul like shell that is sounding
In a strange foreign land of the sea
Sings ever thy wonderful echo


OF the kingdom of God within me.
And sometimes faint solemn murmur
Rolls up on the spirit Within
The echo of Life everlasting,


The sound of its strange silent din.
When the red sun bars in its setting
Thy curtains that crimson the sky,
Its gate like an angry garnet


Blinds brightly the earthly eye.
When 1 shake off the dust from my sandals
At the sepulcher's open door
Oh how with spotless fOotstep


Shall tread thy crystal floor!
So stand in the porch Of the palace.
Beneath its great jeweled dome
Where Christ stood. a royal beggar.
And knocked at the doors of his home.
And my soul like white cloud of Etna
That floats up from out its red fire,
Shall bathe in the blood of redemption
And, snowy, mount higher and higher.
o white-towered City of Wonderl


. beautiful homes Of the blest!
My heart as it throbbeth in slumber


But knocks at thy closed doors for rest.
Ny thoughts break their wings on thy portal,
As nght-birds on walls in their fight,
And only Deaths rusty night-key


Shall open the Palace of Light.
Year: 1878

To begin with the lady. Her locks
were strained upward over an immense
cushion that sat like an incubus on her
head. and plastered over with pomatum,
and then sprinkled over with shower
of white powder. The height of this
tower was somewhat over a foot. One
single white rosebud lay on its top, like
an eagle on hay-stack. Over her neck
and bosom was folded lace handker-
chief, fastened in front by a bosom-pin
rather larger than copper cent, con-
tanning her grandfather's miniature, set
in virgin gold. Her airy form was braced
up in satin dress, the sleeves as tight
as the natural skin of the arm, with a
waist formed by bodice worn outside,
whence the skirt is flowed off, and was
distended at the top by an ample hoop.
Shoes of white kid, with peaked toes and
heels of two or three inches elevation.
inclosed her feet, and glittered with
spangles as her little pedal members
peeped curiously out Now for the
swain. His hair was slicked back, and
plentifully befoured, while his queue
projected like the handle of skillet.
His coat was a sky. blue silk, lined with
yellow his long vest of white satin,
embroidered with gold lace; his breech-
es of the same material and tied at the
knee with pink ribbon. White stockings
and pumps, with laces and ties of the
same hue, completed the habiliments OF
his neither limbs. Lace rufflles clustered
around his waist, and a portentuous
frill. worked in corresponding style, and
bearing the miniature of his believed,
finished his truly genteel appearance.
Year: 1878

No lotion is so beneficial to the eyes
as pure cold water. In cases of much
inflammation or difficulty of opening the
eyelids in the morning, experienced by
SO many, the water should be warm, and
it may be mixed with warm milk, but
in nearly all other cases it should be
cold. All those who have been engaged
in reading or writing during several
hours at stretch, and especially at
night, should carefully bathe the eyes
with coldwater before going to bed, and
the first thing in the mornings ablutions.
Year: 1878

Common schools do not flourish and
achieve the best results when left to the
exclusive care of teachers and committee
men. People of the best intentions will
bear watching, and their good intentions
insure the best performance when close
ly looked after. r.-Attleboro Advocnte.
Year: 1878

ELEPHANTS IN A QUICKsAND.-On the
River Ganges (says an English military
journaD there are many quicksands, and
during our expedition, somewhat dis
tressing scene happened. An elephant
incautiously came within the vortex of
one; first one foot sank, then another
and, in endeavoring to extricate himself,
matters became worse; no portion of
either of his legs were at last visible, and
the bystanders had given up the poor
animal as lost. Being fortunately unus-
ually powerful, he, three times, with what
appeared to all supernatural strength,
earth, placed it where, by sounding with
his trunk, he found the most solidity !;
not until the third time did the ground
bear his pressure, when he gradually re-
leased himself During the whole period
of his troubles his cries were exceedingly
dolorous. and might have been heard a
couple of miles; his grunt, when they
were at an end, were Indicative of salts
faction. The internal application of a
bottle of strong spirits soon dissipated
his trembling and restored his equimity.


Many unfortunate elephants are lost
in these treacherous sands, when large
quantities of grass or branches of trees
are not at hand to form an available
support for them. After certain time
the poor beast becomes powerless, and
the owner can only look with sorrow at
the gradual disappearance of his noble
animal. aud lament the pecuniary loss
he thereby suffers. for all human aid is
futile. They have been known to be
twelve hours before entirely sinking.
Year: 1878

also brought largely into requisition. The


greater number of toilettes, even for eve


ming are made high or square neck with


elbow or long sleeves, but sometimes fer


evening, the neck is cut low, and In this
case, the sleeves are so extremely sholt as


TO seem no sleeves at all. Many toilettes


are cut In one. but an equal humber show


basque and trimmed skirt. The basque


is often pointed back and front and finished


by heavy cord; sometimes there is no


point or front, soft belt from the sides


giving finish, or again we see the soft belt


even where the point in front is retained.


Flowers are almost ignored. If they ap-


pear at all, is is only as a looping for which


nothing else will answer, and even bridal


toilettes are very sparingly adorned by the


traditional orange blossom. An evening


dress made by Worth Tor Mrs Russell. the


beautiful daughter of ex-judge Hilton, who


was married last winter, is of pale pink


satin and brocade silk. The corsage of


satin is basque pointed back and front,


with square neck filed in with rare Mech


lin lace. The sleeves are long The front
OF the salrt is composed of the hrocade in
pattern of peacock plumes, and at the
back, train of satin falls. A word as to
trains. Some are square, quite as many
are still rounded, while occasionally we
see one side square, the other rounded A
charming evening toilette devised BY IA
modste of this city for Wm. II. Wander
bilts only unmarried daughter IS of pale
blue satin united with hand embroidered !
SIX OF corresponding shade. This is |
made with basque pointed at the back, fin |
ished with soft belt IN front, and elbow
sleeves. The skirt is a rounded train, and |
the Two materials are united throughout in |
most artistic manner. The yautelinc, so |
called from the French worl CANT, mean
ing glove, is coming rapidly into favor |
THIS Is not wonderful, since it is exceed. |
ingly pretty and also convenient. 4 hook !
Is passed through the button hole OF the |
dres, on the front OF the corsage, and pen |
dant therefrom on the outside, is a short |
chain 10 which any imaginable device is |
attached. such as a boat tan, medallion
cross, etc. Ladies who study cuDven- |
ience select IL device in which u gold pen
Gil is concealed. The hook inside Is OF |
such shape As to form a glove buttoner, or |
upon occasion, may be used to fasten a |
shoe or boot. Only first quality gold is
used. Lucy CARTER.