P IP n iii mi PyWlWffliSPgP ( l "S?"' t-s- ?, THE ADYEETlSEB THE ADVERTISER G .W.PAir.BROTltEr . T.C.nACKXI! . FAI5IBROTHER. &. HACRERr Pnblisliers &. Proprietors . wtytw i "HfVt& "JW-"W' 'ill - J-" - III G.W. FAIKBHOTHKK. T.t. HACKEB. FAIRBKOTUCK &. EI.4CK.ER, t .Publisher and Proprietors. Published Every Thursday Morning AT BiOWNVILLE, NEIIKASEA. TIJItaiS, IN ADVANCE: Oneoepy, eyeor- One copy. sx Twoattes .S2 CO - 1 00 50 Wife eey. tfcree moattos. jgg- No pajr sent frm the oflieeHBtH P jdJf5l READING matter oxeyerypage I-1 .-Li Lairmx OFFICIAL DIRECTORY District Officers. k. B-VOCND ludse. District Attorney WILLIAM II- HOOVER. IHstrld Clerk. O. A. CKC1L .Deiwty Clerk. Couxttv Officers JOUN S. STfLL WILSON E. MAJOR A. H. GILMORK ntv JiKire Cterkand lteeorder xrewsmrr Sherifl Oeronei O It. PARKKR r.T."- JAMBS M. KAOKKK ICV llLAJv- "ZJi'.'rirHdent JMIILir uiwriiifcu. miTK ir KHOOK. 1 JONATHAN mUGINS, J. H. l'EERY, ) .CMaMstiocrs City Officers. j. s. STTI.U K. E. KBRIGHT J. . 1KCKK W T ItOGEK Mayor FotteeJndse Clerk Trearer Marshal UKO.U. LASK COUNCILMBN. T. niCIIARP. I JOSKPU HDY. i .1st Ward W.A Jl'MKIX J. J. MERfKR. LEWIS HILL.. C. NEIDHART. 2nd Ward rd Ward I IB SOCIAL DIRECTORY. Canrcnos. ni.i',ni!Ut E. Cburrli. ServJceseach babfeath 1 "mmSh m and TJ p. m. Sunlay School at p m. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening. S? P. Wilson, l'aator. nt le-jii a. ui and 7:W i. ni. Prayer Meowus ea- ney -vain. iWatk bchooUt 9 o'clock a.m. H.B.IJVK. Pastor. ihrMfm rimrcli.-erT0cS every Sunday, a KM i mS P. n iidy hchool at2 p. ni. iSv fiSmSxw 1IK.VRY. KfakMwrj- 1 charge. -it T'l.-iKnnt fambcrlaiiil l'retbrtefian. ?ttIrc,Aio"ur"nlUi,leBro vices rlrt Wath Hi ech motu. B. J. JOHN mix. Pastor. rhriHtiaii ChHreb.-rviees every third indftv meeUncs every .Sunday at 11 a. m. Prayer nieel Iuks Thursday eveB?. Cutholtc-Servtee every !??& 'g' jiKtiiUi, at lv o'etoch a. uiJFsther camisKy. Schools. Brmriirillr Union '-rrrtuBoN.-J-MCc- nat JIN sxAoT; J Lou Tucker. Grammar Mtes Kat,. CoJL. 3d Intermediate: Bfm.a Kotlth. 1 Primary : Mm. Carrie Johnson. 3d 1 ri inury. i. o. of o. r. nrownvlllf I.odse No. 5, MJJ'SSg. neUts TiMMday evening oi ecli Kf;:nl?l lHBbrothrarspectfulty invited. A.IL.OUmore. N.O. Ja. Cochran, fcrecy. Ncm.Uia.Clti I.odac No. 40, I. O. ( 'Hi Meet every Staturday. O.C.ki.N.u. iJAim Topxtbivott. Sec Sniglits of Pjtltias. Wednesday eveiuwc In Masonic ICall. J2', Knlchtc cordially invited. J. B. M.CCABK.CL. Wji. Kauwxan.K. of It. h. Llaeoaic. Ni'tiiaha Vnllcy Iodsf No. 4, A. F. A: A. I. Stated meetings "rturdRy on or f the lull irf each moo.- tod.- r.mm open everv Satur day evenu.K for lectures, instnieitoii and social llitereourh. J.C.McNaug:htoii. .M. B.l.bou der. Sec. Erownvillc Chaptrr No. -4-J2;---7ST W meetings -"coiid Thursdavof earh month. ii- . Furnas. M E. H. V. A. B. lavteo. Sec. I'nrnnH CohhcII No. 3. U. S. iV-J S. E. 31. Stated meet i urs second Thur-dav of eachmonUt. J. C. McXaachtou. T l.M. A. R. Itevfcon. Bee Jilt. CariiiclCeHiiimiiderj No.S, Iv.T.-Stated meetlnif. -nd Monda in each month, w.i. ltnnrs. ill .. A. W.NIckell.Bec. Uohp and L.Hj Conclave. Ni. f'-l-JL'J-ii ttC.-Xeet at Masonic Hall on be""h.?l" Says. U. V. Furuaa. M. P. So it. B. T. Bainey Secretary . AIb Chapter No-.li.-O TrS? ritated nieettngn intra j Mrs. E. C. liaudley. W. M. each month. Socisties. Count) I'Rir AsHt;tatii;ii.-IV A. Jl' President: John BU. Vi. e PresU; S. A- l": Secretary: J. SI. Trowbride. Trewwrer Jtana nr-H. O. Mlnick. s.. Cochran. 1. k. Johnson. !. Bath. Go. Crow .J. W. OhVlt. Choral Union. J. C. McNaughtm. lTet. J. B. locker. n. Elalto Dramatic Atocintifiii.-W. T. ltoers. Pnsst J B. I..cker.sec. and1iis. 3I-tropIirHii Cornet Haiiil-S 'T;!! sical lirr. K. Iluddart. Tn..tra JJ6i irttab ManJtter. nrownvilie I.iterarj Soclctj.-B. -.lirRS. President. A. O. Cecil. Sec i. o. ZFg. t. fjRANI IAJIKiJS urnuiB Mrs. ATA VAN PELT, W. G. C. T 11 W. MKT-:ALF. G.O Xrs. It F. Market. W. G. . T Lincoln. .Tecumselx. Itiverton. Kearney. F. G. KKBXa. W. . tsc mi";kva random. w g. t-t"" IsKE!iri. iZZ. iorNenTaha CJnty. ovNickeir- Anls More. Maui street. Stran gers of our order viMtlnK thecU-are Invited to meet with us. lVB-.?Bi;Vt T. lUtlburd.sec O W.Fairbrotber. sr..L.T. Nemaha Citv Xae No- ' JSC.T " Monday eveiiins. - A. Ilun.ineKMi, w . v-i. JI.JuhBou.tc P. CroUier. L. V. urdav evenlo. John S. Minlck. A . v. t. J-. j. Uitt.Sec , . ,,. -. -,-, m4s overv Thursday eventH.. tvet of Brow nville. 1L O. Mink. L. .. urowa t i I vn us Meet, ever' Saturday evening, ijtfidl Uo.suniir Sh -e,t of Sheridan. IL F. Palmer. L. U- Sheridan ir .i v.. tlin Meeu-very Friday evenrng "at oS JT& Scl i2i UoSSp. four mile south west of Neluaha City. C Tucker. L.D.. Nemaha City. Sbcriaan. No. 1 fii.-Meets evco-Saturday even-ins- W T Beed. I- V TOthcr lodges In the county that desire a Place In 'his rectory will please Inform us of name, num iJer when and w here It meeu,. names of preWt g afcerand secretarj- together with any other in formation thev ma wihh to communicate. rnr i """-' Jj ''g3'sg1 AUTIIOEIZEI) B THE I . S. 00YEKX2LEST. O F 33XtO YV NYILLE. 3? aid-up Cajntal, $50,000 Authorized " 500,000 IS PBEPAEEDTO TEANSACT A General Banking B'asiness BUY AND SELL 0.0IN & OUKBESOY DEAETS on all tbc principal cities or the United States and Extrope MONEY LOANED On approved security only- Time DraTts 'discount STATE, COUKTY & CITY SECURITIES deposits; Received aayaWe m demBBd.ENTBEESTaV I wed m lime eertrtcatos C dejHWt. 2IEBCTOB;.-3rm-T.Jlea, B. M. JteS- onir. PrriS H. Jba&6Q. Euthr K0S.I I. A Handley. cly Wm.JiaWier. 30TIK L: CAESO, a It DAVLSON. Cashier. . PreAiaeat. jcMeNATJGHTON.Asst.Casliter. JACOB MAROfHN, MERCHAtf 1 TAI'LOE, and dealer in fiE0Hn5lIftl.,FienMi, Scotcl. awl Fiicy crolh8, Vestings. El"-, Kt. P5r-vnv:Ilc.' KcbrasKa. ESTABI-ISBED 1S56. Oldest Paper in tie State . BTJSIKESS CARDS. L. L. HULBURD. ATTORNEY AT LAW I And Justice of the Peace. Office in Court House llailding. llrownvllle. Neb. OTULL & THOMAS, O ATTORNEVS AT EAW. I ns.0 nr TliHulare III!! fc Co store. Brown- I ville.Neb. i rp T, i I " ?CHIf'K, ! Ofltee over J. I.. McGee&Bro'sstore.BrownvIIle, .A. ATTORNEY ATEAW Nebraska. T H. BROADY, tl t Attorney and Counselor n.t X.aiv, Ollice overstate Bank. BrownvHlfr -Neb. W. i T. ROGERS. Attoriicvnnu Counselor ntlintv. Will EivedlllKent attention to anyleyal business entrusted to his care. Olhce in the Boy building. Brownville. Neb. A S. H0IL.ADAYT. IX . Ili ysiclnn, SnrReon, Obstetrician. Graduated in 1851. lAiOil d in Brownville 1BSS. special aUention paid to Obstetrici-und diseases of Women andChlldreu. Oflice.-ll Main street. Q A. OSHORN. Ot ATTORNEY ATLAAV. OfHce, No. SI Main street, Brownvile. Neb. T V. GIBSON, BLACKSMITH AND HORSE SIIOER. Work done to order and satisfaction jniaranteed Firht street, between Malta and Atlantic, Brown ville.et J) AT . C L I N E , EASIIIONABIE BOOT AM) SHOE 3IAKEU CUSTOM WORK made to order, and fits alwayp cmaraiiteed. Repairimc neatly and promptly done. Sltop. No. 27 Main reet. Brownville.Neb. A. D. MARSH. TAILOE, BROWN VILLE, - NEBRASKA. Cutting, or Cuttins? and Making, done to order on short notice and at reasonable prices. Ha, hail long experlonce and can warrant hHtisfaetior. Sliop in Alex. Robinson's old stnntl. pHARLES nELMER, FASHIONABLE A.V iooi and Shoe Ja r&-rT: Y. 3vr -A- is: s 2t. 4sSsv naving bought the cus- r rfS" A tom sl,P of A- I00150". SSa2 Hra prepared to do work ? u-gSK ., , of all Kinds at sr5 Reasonable Rates. W WV 3.ndnnl.lnn T,ofitlT. flTirt promptly done. Shop No. C2 Main Street, ISi'oivnvUZe Tebraslza. WnOHEELY & HAWKINS, Hair Cutting and Shaving SALOON, lt door west First National Hank, ESroicavillc. - Yeb:aska. NSW BESTAURANT. MEALS .ISTE LUNCH AT AJLL JEOUH8. OlEBMES.IinS, ml FRESH AND CHEAV. Oysters Cooked to Order. Rossi'ls Old rtiixid. 35 in. Saruls RaiisciaSioIb. T1. JL. SJLO?Id is now proprietor of the n't p nv m KS KM " H II I iBIK ui bit iiiuaiifiaiiu and Is prepared to accomodate the public with GOOD, FRESH, SWEET MEAT Gentlemanlv and accommodating clerks will at all times Ite In attendance. Your palrnim?e solicited. Remember the place the old r&Me uhop, 3Ialn-st., ESroicnrillc. - Tchraslca. FRASTZ HELMER, AG0H &LAGKSM!THHOP ONE DOOE WEST OF COUET HOUSE. YT7AG03ST MAKING, Repairing, W plows, and all work done in the best manner and on short notice. Satisfaction gnaran- eed. Give him acall. 134-ly. D. 3B. COLHAPP, jlanufacturor of 59 Main Street, Broiviivslle, rebrasli.a. Orders. From neighboring Towns Solicited. HATE OTJ SEEN Having purchased the "ELEPHANT" NOFEEDSTABLi I wish to announce that I am prepared to do a flrbt dabs livery business. iTosli Jiorersi ' i39S -s 1 .!. wai 8 aI Mr P. w a Jk rV ! ?& ?: - 6 a C C K n H CB IB E ) B t ft E 5 r W D II Bate n I 1 llU fi "UlJI. ill! lie - mEsxam MMi.lMla. d)nBiJbHmJ. UIEB1I " YE&ETII FOE Chills, Shakes, FEVER AKD AGUE. Tabboro, N. C, 1S78. DR. H. E. STEVENS : Dear Sir. I feel very frrateful for what your val uable medicine. Vegetlue, has done in my lamily. I wish to express my thanks by Informing you or the wonderful cure of my son : also, to let you know that Vesetine Is the best medicine I ever saw for CMUt, Sttakes. never and Apue. My son was sick with measles In 1S73. which left him with JJIp Jolnt disease. SI v son suffered a great deal of pain, all of the time: the pain was so great he did noth ing but crj. The doctors did not help him a parti cle, he could not lift his foot from the floor, he could not move wlthont crutches, i reaa your aa verilsement In the "ioulsville Courier-Journal." that Vcgctine was a great Blood Purifier andBlood Food. 1 tried one bottle, which was a great bene fit. He kept on with the medicine, gradually gain ing. He ha taken eighteen bottles in all, and ho is completely restored to health, walks without crutches or cane. He is twenty years of age. I have a vounger son. fifteen yearn of age, who Is subject tb ChilU. Whenever he feels one coming on. he comes in. takes u dose or Vegetlne, and that is the last or the ChUL Vegetlne leaves no bad ef fect upon the system like most of the medicines recommended for Chills. I cheerfully recommend Vegetlne for .xuch complaints. I think It is the greatest medicine in the world. Respectfully. MBS. J. W. EEOYD. VEGETINE. When tho blood becomes lifeless and stagnant, either from change of weather or of climate, want of exercise, irregular diet, or from any other caue. the Vegetlne will renew the blond, carry olf the putrid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the iKiwels, and impart atone of vigor to the whole body. YEGETINE FOE Dyspepsia, Nervousness, And General DoTjility. BmiNAltDSTON. Mass.. 1873. Wc the undersigned, having used Vegetine.take pleasure in recommending it to nil thobe troubled with JIttmrirt of an v kind, Dynjteptia A'rrvoumcss. or General UeMllly, it being the Great Blood Purifi er. Sold by B, L. Crowell A sons, whosell more of it than all other patent medicines put together. MRS. L F. PERKINS. MltS. II. W. SCOTT. JOSEI'HUS SLATE. VEGETINE 1 the great health restorer com posed exclusively of barks, roots, and herbs. It Is very pleasant to take; every child likes it. YEGETINE FOE ImSRVOTJS hsadache, And ftlfteuinatism. Cincinnati, O.. April 9, 1(577. n. B. STEVKNk. ESU : Dear Sir I have used your Vegetme for AVrwiM Headache, and alf for JZAruKtffim.nnd have found entire relief from b ith.anl take great pleasure in recommending it to all who may be likewihe af flicted. FEED. A. Guor. 106 Mill St., Cinn. VEGETINE has restored thousands to health who had been long and paluful suflerers. YEGETINE. DRUGGISTS' TESTIMONY. Mr. H. R. Stkvkns: learsir We have been Felllngyour remedy, the Vegetlne, furatout tnree years, and take pleasure iu recommending It to our customer, and in no In stance where a blood purifier won Id reach the case, has It ever failed to elfect the cure, to our knowl edge. It certainly isthenepiiuuttraof renevotors. Bespectnilly. E. M SHEPHERD .t CO.. Druggists, 3It. Vernon, III. It is acknowledged by all classes of people to be the best and most reliable blood purifier in the werM. VEG-STINE PBEPARED BY H.E.STEYENS,B03TW,MASS. Ypsctine is Sold by all Dnujrsists. E. HUDBAST'S Peace and Qiaiet CYC3A-UA-& Saloon and Billiard Hall! THE BEST OF Brandies, Wines, Gins, Abiiols Asicl Wliiwlcies. No. li3Ialn Street, Opposite Sherman House, Rrnvrnvillc, NelirnRka. ORGANIZED, 1S70. ?ITP r m u ro.ii AT 'BROWSTILLE. CAJI?Z1?AJEu, $100,000. Transacts a general ban (ring business, sells Drafts on all the principal cities of the UEITED STATES AM) EUEOPE J?3"Si)ecial accommodations granted te depositors. STATE, COTFNTY' &, CITY SECTJHITIES, SOXJGriaT A.ID SOLD. OFFICERS. W.H.McCREERY, W.'W. HACKNEY, H. E. GATES, : : : : President. Vice President. : : : Cashier. DIRECTORS. E. TIOADLEY. J.C.DECSER. WM.H. HOOVER, C. lEKArFFSLAN, W.W. HACKNEY. K.C.LETT. W.H. StcCREERY. u. Meat Market. BUTCHERS, BROWJTILLE, NEBRASKA. Good, Sweet, Eresn Meat Always on hand, and satisfaction guar antied to all customers.' UIJ r ie m e n S5 R ihf m iSLyygvt6 UM DUlUuf B lliilili III Uli BEOWNVILLE, NEBRASKA, YVlifither or Jfo. Whether my life be glad or no. Warmly the summer's snn will glow ; Coldly will fall the winter snow, "Whether my life be glad or no. Whether my soul bo sad or no, The moss will be strewn with dry leaves ; Swallows will build beneath the eaves. Whether my soul be sad or no. Whether my heart be light or no, In autumn the birds to the south '11 go ; Tho moon will beam, the water flow, Whether my heart be light or no. Whether my lot be happy or no. In every cllcte the flowers will blow For others to garner and others to sow. Whether my lot be happy or no. Whether my eye be dim or no, It matters not to the world of show; Nature and art with beauty will glow. Whether my eye be dim or no. Girls will dance and boys will row ; On the tide of the world they will gaily flow Ne'er heeding the dart In the bonded bow. Whether my lips do smile or no. m zm All's Well That Ends Well. It was u pleasant afternoon in the early part of June, when a large num ber of girls were assembled in the spacious, airy school-room, chatting and laughing in regular school-girl fashion. All were simply, but neatly dressed in white, with blue ribbons, for this was exhibition day ; and a very pretty picture they made; at least so thought eeveral young men, who occupied one corner of theapartment, waiting for the exercises to begin. A sort of stage or platform had been erected, where the young ladies were to read their essays, sing their songs, and recite their valedictories; after which came the distribution of prem iums and awarding of the gold med al ; and many were the opinions as to who should be the recipient of this badge of honor. If Bessie Grey had any thoughts on the matter, she did not express them ; and no one stand ing there listening to her lively prat tle, had any idea of the wild tumult within her bosom, of which her laughing face gave no evidence,- ex cept the alternate flush and pallor of dimpled cheeks as hope or fear strug gled for the mastery. At last the bell sounded, once, twice, three times, and each girl took her appointed place behind the cur tain, and when all was in readiness, the signal was given, the curtain rais ed, and the exercises began. Ono nftn- -t.-- j" " i im part until Bessie Grey stood alone be fore the audience to deliver the clos ing address. In a low, clear voice she recalled the many happy hours spent at school, thanked the teachers for all their kindness, and tearri shone in her sweet blue eyes as she spoke of the parting at hand. But the mo mentary pang was quickly forgotten in the excitement which followed, as each went up to receive some reward of merit from her teacher's hand. Everj voice wad hushed, and each young heart almost ceased to beat as the gold medal was held on high, and the principal read in slow distinct tones, "The medal of honor is awarded to Miss Uessie Gre3" A loud shout of applause followed this announcement; then the good bys were hurriedly spoken, and ere long the lately thronged school-room was quite Vacant. But what of Bessie Grey? Her pretty face was flushed with happiness as she walked toward her home with her parents, and they were well pleased with the daughter who had acquitted herself so rcreditably, and many a fond smile they bestowed up on her. But her joy was not alone because the' were pleased. Upper most in her thoughts was a manly face upon which she had seen a smile of approval, as she gracefully accept ed the long-toild-for honor; and it was principally for that smile she had toiled so long and faithfully. Bessie was an only child. Her fa ther's pride, and the darling of her mother's heart; but like many an other, she had bestowed heraffections on one whom papa thought unworthy of his daughter's love. Therefore, unknown to either father or mother, she had promised to marry Guy YVel ton as soon "as she should become eighteen years of age. Guy was a rising young lawyer; possessed a good moral character, aud meant to make his mark in the world. His principal source of uuworthiness was a lack of greenbacks, bul both he aud Bessie fondly hoped that with in the year that muet pass er6 their fates could be united, he would be able to lay by sufficient to make a, comfortable start in life. Time passed on until winter's first snows were falling, then Bessie's trouble began. Mamma Grey was anxious that her daughter should make a grand match, so invitations to balls and receptions, where wealth and beauty assembled, were not to be alighted ; and the winter moved on amid3ta round of gayetiee of which Bessie was fast becoming weary. One evening, while she and her mother were waiting for the return of her fa ther, a messenger brought invitations to a grand reception, to be given by Mrs. Brown, on the followfng Tues day. Of course Bessie must go, for Mrs. Brown was a particular friend of Mrs. Grey's, and beside, the hand some and wealthy Harry Carlton would be present. Bessie would muoh rather have stayed at home, could she have found a reasonable excuse for so doing. In fact she dreaded a meeting with the fascinating Mr. Carl ton v for he had been like a shadow irr THURSDAY, APEIL her pathway during the last three months, and she well knew that he only waited an opportunity to lay his fortune at her feet. Then what would papa say when he heard that she had rejected the most eligible matoh in the oit3T? But rejected he should be, for she must and would marry Guy Wel ton, let the consequences be what they might. Tuesday night arrived, and, Mrs. Brown's parlors were filled to over flowing with the elite of the city. Bessie looked her prettiest, and en deavored to enjoy herself. But there was a dull ache in her heart, in spite of her assumed gayety, and Bhe would much rather have been sitting quiet ly at home. At last, weary of the ex citement, she sought the conserva tory. "I will admire the flowers and think of Guy," she mused, "and let that odious Harry Carlton bestow his smiles on some one sensible of his oharms." She walked from one plant to an other, and stopped to admire a rose, when she heard footsteps behind her. Imagine her displeasure, when, on turning round, she beheld the odious Carlton himself, not ten steps from her, bowing and smiling iu his most fascinating manner. "Wearing his Sunday grin, as usu al,' muttered she ; butquickly hiding her displeasure, she commenced a lively badinage, determined, if possi ble, to give him no chance to make his declaration. But he was not to be thwarted, for, seating himself on a bench near which they werestauding and gently drawing her down beside him, he began : "Miss Grey, I have long waited for an opportunity to speak to you aloue, but it seems as if fortune had not been inclined to favor me. Excuse my presumption, if such you deem it, but I love you more than words of mine can tell. May I hope, Miss Grey Bessie, may I hope ?" A painful blush overspread her face as bhe slowly arose from her seat, but in a kindly manner she answered: "I am eorry, Mr. Carlton, that mat ters have come to such a crisis, but I can give you no hope. My affections have long been given to another, and even were they not, I am sure I conld not love you ; forgive me if I cause you pain, but I do not think I have given you any encouragement." "No, Miss Grey, j-ou have not en- couracedjrae; but knowing that your partriiioTegirfa'JV .n xavor, J uave dared to hope. But 3'our frieuds are seeking you; good-night," and with out waiting for auy further reply, he was gone. Bessie was glad when the hour of departure arrived. She was tired and weary, and her head had scarcely touched the pillow when she fell asleep. Next morning at breakfast, Mrs. Grey said : "Bessie, daughter, why did Harrj' Carlton leave so suddenl' last night? A short time before he went, I was told that he was with you in the con servatory. I hope you did nothing to offend him." "I told him that I could not love him," Bessie replied. "What! you rejected Harry Carl ton ? Bessie, I am astonished ! The best match in the city ! Why did you refuse to be his wife?" "He did not ask me to be his wife. He merely wanted to know If he might hope, and I told him I could give him no hope." "Well, I gave you credit for more sense than you seem to possess," said Mrs. Grey. She deemed it prudent to let the subject drop here, however, for if Bessie had not refused point blank to become Mrs. Carlton, there might still be a little room for hope. Four months passed rapidly away, and Bessie had one more week to wait before she would be eighteen years old. She was sitting in her room, thinking of the graud party which liBr mother said must be given on that da3. when a servant entered and laid a note upon the table. How her heart beat as she picked it up. It was from Gu3 and ran a3 follows : "My Darling Bessie: I have completed all arrangements, and am read' to claim my bride. Answer this, and let me know when and where I shall meet you. Yours until death. Guy." After a moment's hesitation she wrote the following reply : "My Precious Guy : We are to have a grand part3' on rh' birthda3 which occurs one week from to-night. I will meet 300 the following even ing, at seveu o'clock, under the big elm, near the carriage gate. Forever 3'our own, Bessie." It was a busy wee"k which followed, and amidst the bustle and confusion, Bessie found little time to contemplate the step she was about to take. But at last the eventful evening arrived, and was hailed with J03' by all except Bessie. She seemed sad and melan CI10I3', though she strove to appear cheerful and happ3r. She had some twinges of conscience, aud she could not banish the thought that perhaps, after to-night, she might never again enter the home which had sheltered her in childhood. Still she had no thought of fetiactlng her promise to Guy. The party was a grand success, and Mrs. Grey was happ3', for Harry Carlton was present, and slic' could perceive no change in his manner to ward Bessfo. So she still cherished the hope of seeing him Bessie's hus band. But within the next forty eight hours she learned how vain was her hope." The next-evening- Mr. and Mre." 4, 1878. Grey went to take tea with a friend. Bessie declined going, and her par ents supposed she was tired oat with the previous night's excitement, eo they did not urge her to accompany them. As soon as the door closed af ter them, Bessie repaired to her room to prepare for her departure. She dressed herself very becomingh' in a gray poplin suit, and wrappiuga light shawl around hershoulders, she pass ed down the stairs and out of the door, not knowing when shesbould return. She had scarcely reached the elm tree when a pair of strong arms were thrown around her, and a well-known voice whispered : "My own darling Bessie. At last you will be mine forever." Then gently releasing her, he drew her hand through his arm, and led her to the carriage which was waiting a short distanceaway. Entering this, they were driven to the home of a magistrate where they were soon pronounced man and wife. The3' then took the train for New York, visiting Newport and Saratoga, re turning to settle down in the home which Guy had prepared. There was great confusion in the Grey household when it was discover ed that Bessie was missing, and the anger and mortification of Mr. and Mrs. Gre3' knew no bounds when they learned, from a note found on her table, that she had become the wife of Guy Welton. In fact, Papa Gro3' declared that he would never recognize her,' muoh less allow her to enter his house. So a month sped awa3 and it wa3 rumored that in a few days Mr. and Mrs. Welton would return. Accord iugl3' three days after, when the af ternoon train came pufling into the depot, it brought among other pass engers the newly married pair. A handsome carriage, drawn by a spirit ed pair of coal black horses, was wait ing to carry them home. Bessie did not expect to see such a splendid con veyance, but a much greater surprise was in store for her. The carriage stopped in front of a handsome resi dence; Guy assisted her to alight, and led her up the broad stone steps, where the door waslhrown open and an elderlj" matron, whom she recog nized as Guy's mother, welcomed her home. Never was a bride more hap pily surprised, for a luxurious home it proved to be. The house was furnish ed with ever' comfort which wealth could procure, and when Gu3' ex piamea, ner "TTappmess Knew" 110 bounds. Two months previous, a bachelor brother of Mrs. Welton senior had died, leaving Guy sole heir to a mil lion flf dollars. Wishing to surprise Bessie, he had said nothing about his good fortune, but having purchased 1 the house, he left his mother to man age the fitting up, while he and his fairi'oung bride were off on a wed ding tour. When Bessie heard all, she proposed writing to her parents, which was immediatel' done. They wrote of their good fortune, asked pardon for running awa', and ended by invitiug Mr. and Mrs. Grey to be present at the dinner which would be served at five o'clock. The note was despatch ed b3' a servant, with instructions to wait for an answer. When he return ed, he brought word that the' would come at half past four, and at the ap pointed time Mr. and Mrs. Grey were ushered into the parlor. Bessie was emoracea ana mrgiven, jtuy was cor dially welcomed as a son, and all went marr' as a marriage-bell. Bessie's after life was one of un clouded bliss; and she has never had cause to regret that she followed the promptings of her true heart. . , . Paternal Advice. A good story is related of an old and shrewd Scotchman iu this town, and it is an actual fact. One of his boys oa me to him last week and said : "Father, I'm about to get married." The old man looked at him and re sponded, "John have ye found a wo man that'll suit ye?" "Y'es," said the boy. "Can ye support -her, John?" "I think I can," returned theyouth courageously bracing up. "Is she a gude houskeeper?" pur sued the old man. "She is," said John proudly. Then ensued a long pause. Final ly the sire said cautious : "John, hassheony money?" "She ha3 two thousand dollars," said John. "Hoot," cried the old man, excited ly, "Grab her! Grab her!" One of the Norwich steamers had struok, and while the passengers were hurriedly making preparations for their safety, a fat rfd Dutchman seiz ed a life preserver, and trying it on, began to fill it, blowing till he was red in the face with his efforts. "Halloo,' said a bystander, "you can't CII that thing ; there's a big hole in it." A blank look came over the Dutch- l man's face. "Isdatso? Den I bet tter keep my wind in me." A soft thing: A young man with hair parted in the middle, and arrayed in a rutfied night shirt, with a silk wipe protruding from the pocket thereof, is the softest thing that we can imagine at the present writing. Life having become a burden to the i Turks, the czar says, with a sweet Hibernian accent, "Det me Asia all I can." Breakfast Tauie.' YOL. 22 -NO. 41. "Who Loses the S Cents? Seventy or eighty papers have come to hand thi3 week, inquiring in a pa thetic voice who it is that loses the eight cents when a laboring man takes a ninety-two cent piece for a dollar? Now, this is the very thing that has puzzled us. If a carpenter receives from the Government a ninety-two cent silver piece for a dollar, aud he passes it upon his butcher for a dollar, and the butcher passes it up on the shoemaker fora dollar, and the Hhoemaker passes it upon his laud lord for a dollar, and the landlord passes it upon the state for taxes, and the state passes it for a dollar upon the mason, for work upon the new state house, and the mason passes it for a dollar upon the merchant, for a silk dress for his wife, and the merch ant passes It for a dollar to the Cus tom House officer for Import duties, and the United States Treasury pass es it as a dollar to a soldier, and the soldier passes it as a dollar to the car penter hereinbefore previously men tioned, we are unable to see who has lost the S cents. Happ' thought perhaps the loss fell on the man who did not get it! Seriously, the same man who lost the'S cents loses 1G cents every time" he takes four silver quar ters, that have only 84 cents worth of silver in them. But even then the 5 cont nickels puzzle us; in a dollar's worth of these is only 19 cents worth of metal. Now, will some of the edi tors who lie awake nights to figure such things out, please Inform ub who it i3 that loses the SI cents every time a dollar's worth of nickels is passed? Who loses 4 cents every time a 5-cent piece is paid for a glass of lager or a car ride? The little copper cents are even a greater robbery. We have not the heart to go into a calculation as to how many million dollars are wrung from the horuT-handed bondholder ever' day in the passage of this de based cent, but it is inconceivable how an opponent of the Bland Bill can pass one of the fraudulent tokeus even at a distance without blush ing for the perfidy of his race. K. Y. Graphic. Perilsjof; Precocity. Ballet mentions one hundred and sixty-three children endowed with ex traordinary talents, among whom few arrived at an advanced age. The two pons of O.uintilian. so vaunted by Zlall AZjt-, Oiu nrb l M-ts A2aix tontla year. Hermogenes, who at'the age of fifteen taught rhetoric to Marcus Au relius, who triumphed over the most celebrated rhetoroticians of Greece, did not die at an early age, but at twenty-four lost his faculties and for cot all he had previously acquired. Pico dl Mirandola died at thirty-two, Johannus Secundus at twenty-live, having at the age of fifteen composed admirable Greek and Latin versesand become profoundly versed In jurispru dence and letters. Pascal, whose ge nius developed itself when ten years old, did not attain the third of a cen tury. In 1S71 a child was born atLu beck, named Henri Heinneken, whose precocity was miraculous. At ten months of age he spoke distinct ly, at twelve learned the Pentateuch by role and at fourteen mouths was perfectly acquainted with the old and new Testaments. At two years he was familiar with geography and an cient history as the most erudite au thors of antiquity. In the ancient and modern languages he was a pro ficient. This wonderful ohild was un fortunately carried off in his fourth year. Novel Barometers. There are two animated barometers iu Sacra mento, Cal., that have proved trust worthy, even where artifioial instru ments have failed. One of them is a catfish, which is kept in a water trough. No matter how clear the weather may be, this fish always, be fore a storm, makes it a point to swim obout with his head below the Water and his tail above. When the rain be gins to fall he goes out of sight until tbe weatber changes. The other is a couple of frogs under the floor of the police office, which have never yet been seen by any of the officers, but which presaage a storm several hours in advance of the barometrical indi cations, by a series of peculiarly dis cordant croaks. No matter how clear and bright the night, the police offi cers then make it a point to prepare for a storm, aud the warning has nev er proved iu vain. When Abraham Lincoln was a poor lawyer, he found himself one cold day at a village some distance from Springfield, III., and with no means of conveyance. Seeing-a gentleman driving along the Springfield road In a carriage, he ran up to him and po litely said : 'Sir, will you have the goodness to take my overcoat to town for me ?' 'With pleasure,' answered the geu- tleman. 'But how willyougetagain?' 'Oh, very easily,' answered Mr. Lincoln, 'as I intend to remain iu it.' Jump in,' said the gentleman, laughing- and the future President had a pleasant ride. She who does not make her family comfortable will herself neverbe hap py at home ; and she who is not hap py at home will never be happy any where. 'During his mlniitry he made six hundred hearts 'beat as tbree hun dred,' is the way a Maine paper neat ly puts it, concerning a local pastor. ADVERTISING RATES. I Onetacb.ene year , , Each saeeeedlop lm"h, per year. One Inch, per month . too i eft . so' Each additional Inch, per moute- Lecal advertisements at leal rate Oeesdnars, (181lneor Nonpareil. or lesa) first iasertten , f JM eachsabseuentln'ertkn.5Pc. jSTD-AU transient advertlseroentemost be pafcf for la advance. OFFICIAL PAPEH'.OF THECOUXT An Alphabet of Good Counsel' Attend carefully to tli'e details of your business. Be prompt in all things. Consider well, then -decide positive iy. Dare to do right ; fear to do wrong. Endure your trials patiently. Fight life's fiattfe bravely, man fully. Go not in the society of the vicious. Hold your Integrity sacred. Injure not another's reputation or business. Join hands only with the virtuous. Keep your mind from evil thoughts. Lie not for any consideration. Make few acquaintances. Never try to appear whrft you are not. Observe the Sabbath day. Pay your honeSt debts jiromptly. Question not the veracity of a friend. Respect the counsel of your parents. Sacrifice money rather than princi ple. Touch not, tasle not, handle not in toxicating drinks; Use your leisure time for improve ment. Venture not upon the throshold o? sin. Watch carefully over your passions. 'Xtend to every one a kindly salu tation. Yield not to discouragements. Zealously labor for tho right.' And success is certain. Only Plain Smith. "Who is that?" asked Browff of Jones as Smith passed by his store,on Main street, yesterday. "That is Mr. Smith, sir," replied Jones, "aud I will bet you the drinks you can't spell his name." "I'll take that bet," quickly rejoin ed Brown, casting a look toward the clouds with a look of scholarly wis dom as he complacently removed a fresh Havana and puffed from his lips a cloud of blue smoke that floated in wreaths and curls over his head. "Smith S-c-h-m-i-d-t," was his first effort. "Try sga'ln.-" "S-o-h-m-i-t." "Wrong again." "Well, it ain't S-m-y-l'he., for tbatr spells Smy the." "No." "Now I have it ; S-G-h-m-1-tt.''' "No, sir; you've missed itagain.aud I have won thedrinks." "Well, then, I give it up," said Brown. "How in the d 1 do you spell it, then ?" "Easy enough. I spell Sinlth-S-m-i-t-h." "But that," said Brown, r a look of innocentsurprise,"is pla aith.,J "Certainly," repIiedJones, "that's what I said plain Smith." Jonea'gently lighted his olgaf and' walked back into his office, repeating- as he went, "Sohmidt, Sohmitt, Smith." Courier Journal. Itetriuntion. Two Germans fresih from Chfoego, visited New York, and one, well ac quainted with the city, invfted his' friend to Delnionico's, where a din ner for two and a bottle of wine were ordered. Tbe place and fare were praised until the bill of $11 was pre seuted. This they considered extor tion. They paid, however, and while walking down Broadway, the oxoited German oommenced to swear at the supposed extortion. His friend then said: "Donotshware. Yawcob. It is wicked to s'hware. God has pun ished dot man Delmonico." "How?" "I have mine pockets full mit spoons." Chicago Drovers' Journal. An Indian at jlonte A couple of local sports engaged at? Indian in a monte game. Tbe gama ran along very quietly, tbe Indian ap parently not caring whifeh way It went. Pretty soon one of the locals turned up as a "lay oat" a five spot and a seven. The Indian piled up $2.50 on the five, and the deal went on. Tbe five won ,- Indian tet the $5 stand until the five won again, when he took down the winnings. Tbe third five won ; the Indian picked up his coin, having won $112.50 on the deal, and quit the game remarking: "White man he dam smart r" at the same time throwing down the other three sevens whieh belonged- in the deck. At the Merionethshire Quarter See-" sions, iu Wales, the other tfay, the Rector of Llanfirpllgwyugyllgoger tysiliegogogoeh was obarged by the Dolgelly Local Board with obstruct ing the highway near that tawn. The Reotor of Llaafairpwftgwyngyljgog ertsiliogogogoch, which is a parteh in Anglesea, near the Menal Bridge, owns property In the neighborhood of Dolgelly. The name given te an ab breviation of the full title of the vil lage. Du Chaillu doesn't wonder that poi" Idgamy ia popular in Africa; Where women do moat of the work anddon't I require extensive outla's ibr dress. e saw an African chief who bad three hundred wives, and the whol lot hadn't three centrf worth of dry goods about them. It wilf never do to Fet women vote They wooid die before efeotfon day trying (o find out the colorof theoHs--er part s baiktr