rium mmm. Ml H. V. Mobtuimek, Proprietor. INDEPENDENT" Live aild Let Live." 1.00 a Year i Paid in Advance. VOL. V.,Nc-i 23. LEHIGnTON, OA11BON COUNTY, PENN'A, SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 5, 1877. Subscribers out of Couuty, $1.20 CARDS. Furniture Warehouse. T. Schwarti, Bank street, dealer in all kindi of furniture, t CoMnt made to order. Boot nnd Shoe Matters. Clinton Bretney, in Levan'g building, Bink itr t. At order t promptly JilUd work warranted P; P. LONGSTKEET, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Mut door to the " Car.oniHoase.' BANK STREET, LEniaOTON. I December lUm. w. M. IVAP8IIEU, ATIORNBY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, DtNX StltlT.LiniOBTOS, Pi. ttsal Estate and Collection Ageacy. Will Bur and Bait R.al Kstale. Csnvsyaneing neatly done Col lections promptly made. Settling Estates of l)e tedeati a specialty. May be conlulted In Knllsh anaUarman. Nct.22. j as. it. sthutiiers, ATTORN ST AT LAW, W Office : 2d floor of Ilhoad'sJHall, Mcuolt Chunk, Pa. All business sntrusted to him will be promptly attended to. May27, lr. J-JANIICL KALDPUS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, tteianh Chunk, Pa. a-OIBce, abOTe Doton's Jewelry Store, Broad wny X DO. D. BESIOLITTE. JU. B. LOOSE gKHTOLETTE fc LOOSE, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, OrncK Corner of Susquehanna and Broadway. MAUCIl CHUNK, Piii. Can be consulted In Oermaa, July 24 187 P J. MREHAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Next Door to First National Bank, MAUCIl CUUNIC, PA WCan be eonsulted In German. fjsn9. pp A. UICL.T2, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Obert's Building, IiANK-St.. LimoiiTON. Conveyancing?, Collecting and all other bosl nesscounectod with the office promptly attend. d to. Alee, Agent for the Purchase and Bale of Heal Estate April lVyl HOJiAS S. BECK, , JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, BANK Street, LE1IIQ IITON, Pa. Conveyancing, Collecting and all business con nected with the office promptly attended to. A9Agent for first-class Insurance Companies, nd Risks of all kinds taken on the most liberal term' Jan. 0,1875. A. DEUIIABIEU, 91. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special attention paid to Chronic Diseases. Office: 8outh East corner Iron and 2nd sts., Lo Ighlon, Pa. April 3, 1879. jQIl. N. II. HEDEIt, PRACTICING PHYSICIAN AND SUROEON, Office, Bill Hired, next door above the Postomre, LehljEhton, Pa. Office Hours Parryvllle each day torn 10 to 12 o'clock; remainder or day atofflrelo Lehhjhtea. Nov-23,'72. yy G. SI. SEIPLK, PHYSICIAN AND SUROEON, Next to E. H, Snyder's store, IUkk St., LEIIIOUTON, PENN'A. N.B. 8peclal attention given to the Cure of dbu iwieuin, txo. an. is-y rpifOSIAS KEN CHER JL CONVEYANCER, AND GENERAL INBUBANCE AGENT The Rowing Companies are Represented 1 LEltA.N )N MUTUAL FIRE, HEADING MUTUAL FIRE, WYOMING FIRE, FOTTSVILLE FIRE. LEHIOII FIRE, and the TRAV ELERs ACCIDENT INSURANCE, Also Pennailvanle aud -Mutual Horse Thief Detective and Insurance company. Marcn 1873. THUS. KELIERER. "76; BRADY'S CENTENNIAL CIGAR AND TOBACCO EMPORIUM AND BILLIARD ROOM, one door above nauk's Bakery, Bank St., IiOlilgliton. Alan, GENERAL NEWS AGENCY. Dally and Weekly Papers and Lakeside Library regu arly euppllei. April I, 1870. JQA.VID EDDERT'S Livery & Sale Stables BANK BTIlEET.UEIliailTON, Pa FAST TltpTTINQ HORSES, ELEGANT CAUUIAGES. And positively LOWER PRICES than any other Livery In the Coanty. T ,rn Bn.1 hnmlum. p-h!.-.. . .... . --- o 1 " ' T ., v-i. ..j.-. tu. ruurni surpoeeaauu tveuuinga. DAVID EBOKRT. I1U8INE88 MEN AND OTII HRS IN WANT OF JOB PRINTINO OP ANY DESCRIPTION. WILL I'IKDTIIECAIIUON ADVOOAIK OFPICK THE BEST and CHEAP. KT PLACE IN THE COUN1Y. QIVH OB A TRIAL AND UK CONVINCED. CT3 3 o a. CR CO r-t-O i Keller's Block, Bank-st., Lclilsliton. Notice. To the Public A. J. DUIl LI NO'S Family Drag and Medlolne Storo, (In Dr. Reber's Block) Is OPEN on SUNDAYS frm 8 to 10 o'clock A. M., 1 to I 5 to 7 P. M. Residence 1st door abore M. E. Church A. J. Durllng, our popular Drug, gist, "having clspcusod with the services of a cleric," Is behind the Counter Dealing ont and Compounding Nice, Pure, Freh, Unadulterated Mel clnoj for the Sick and Afflicted, at Rednc od Prices. At A. J. Durllng's Drug Store, yon can Ret your Prescriptions end Family ReclpesComponnded accurately & scientifically. At A. J. Durllng's old established DRUG ana PltESCItlPTION STOIlB.yoncan ltly on getting a Strictly Pore Article No mistakes from incompetent assistants, an he dis penses and prepares with his own hands. It Is Just splendid I What? Why that Now Perfume I pot at DURLINQ'S Drag Stoie. Ills own make up he calls It " MY OWN " 25c. and 60c. pel bottle. 1000 lbs. rure Caustic Soda, or Salted Potash, for ROAP M A KINt, J ust rccelv. ed at A. J. DU ULINU8 Drug Store, and selling at a very lowpilce. Wall Taper I Wall Paper 1 Wall Paperl At A. J. DUULINQ'S Drug Store. NEW STYLES Just received at Orcat y RE DUCED ritlCKS. Call and Examine. A. J. Durllng, our popular Drug gist, having an experience of 17 Years, knows whereof be epcak, when ho save he guarantee-, that EVERY ARTICLE bought at his DRUO STO RE li of tho PUREST and REST that can be fouud in the Markets. A. J. Durling, the Druggist, has Just received a Fresh Invoicoof Fine FRENCH and CALIFORNIA BRANDIES, OLD HOL LAND QJN, OLD RYE WHISKIES Import 1 POItP and SHERRY WINKS Domesllo CLINTON uud otler URAI'li WINES for Medicinal and Sacramental Purposes. New Styles ! New Prices ! MRS. M. GUTH, Fashionable Milliner, AVIIITE ST., WEISSPOIIT, Pa., Resnectfu'.ly ennounces to tho ladn-s of Weiss port and the funounding country, that etieis now iecelviugau,lmuicnso etoc of Spring Millinery Goods, Comprising bonnets, hath, notions, trimmings, &c, Made np In the latest fashion, and which she fa prepared to sell to hoc patrons nnd fi leads at prices io low as to be perfectly astonishing. Also, a full assortment of SWITCHES, And all other goods usually kept In a first-Class Millinery Store. ladiev OWN iiAin MATinni'To nn. DtR, at the very Iowcm pos'ible prices. uuii mm uxutmue uouua ihhi rncea. MRS. M. OUTII, Weisspoit, Pa. Morch 21-3m HENRY A. PETER, (Succes-or to C. W. Lextz), Bank Street, Lehighton, Penn'a, OTors to the publio a full line ol Pure Drugs and Chemicals, PATENT MEDICINES, Hone and Cattle Medicines A Complete Asssortment of Wall JPapcrs, From tho Cheapest Brawn to the finest out. Fancy Toilet Articles, sponges, ciiamoise skins, Plain & Fancy Stationery, And a variety of HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES too numerous loo lueiitlull, ail ot which hoii offering at VERY ItEASONABLE PRICES ! PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS! sreful y and accurately compounded by MYSKLF. at an uuui.ui muim uuu mnul. Patronage luMted. II. A. 1 iilElt, Leucxel's Block. March 24, 1877. Manhattan OIL Company, OF NEW YORK. Lubricating nud Illumluatlii;,' Oils. WM. N MAKCU8,tmS!, Merchants' Ex change, TIUKD and WALNUT strieis, Pl.t.u delnhu. Pa. Nov. JJ. 1076. W4 (T ED, a purcha-ier lor a Wheeler & Wilson ntCWINO MACUIMC fW cub wiU buy OaUatUtlaOtaoa. Railroad Guide. JORTIIPBNNA.IlAlliUOAl). Passencers for Philadelphia wUl leave Lebleh. ton as follows! 3:7a. m., via. L. V. arrive at Phlla. at Cd5 a m. ;n2a. m. via L. V. " " il!6a. m. Hii7 p. m. viaL. V. " ". 210 p.m. 2:t!p. in. vlaL. AS, " " 6:l).m. e:-y p. m. via i.. v. n lteiurniiig, leaveueiiut ui. j cmn uim can bt. Phlla., at 8ilS nnri 9lM a. m.j 2:1,", p. in. Jan. I, 1877 jsijijia ulauaaki-ui, p III I, A. ds READING RA1LUOAO. Arrangement of Passerjger Trains. DEC. 1MII IS70. Trains leave ALL EN TO W N us follows i (VIA rauiiioMK.v BRANCH,) For rinlcdelphla, at C.50, ll.uo. a-m., '1H and o 5 p. m. SUNDAYS. For Philadelphia at 3.10 o. m. IVIA UA61' l'PX.VA. DBASCII.) For Re n)!na, 1 2.3). o.5o, 8.M n m., 12.15. 2.10, 4.30 ai:u u w p.m A For II.UI1SO'irg, t 2 30, 8.50, 8.SS a. m., 12.19, 4 30 o'til uninm For Lancaster and Columbia, S 50, 8.55 a.m. and 4 30 p m tDoes not ran on Monday" hUNDAYS. For Reading, 2 30 a m. and 0 00 p m. For Uurrmburg, 2.30 a-m, and 0 00 a.m. iruins I'UUAbUiUAluwrj leavoas iouuwb. (VIA rRUKIOMCN DRANC11.) Leave Philadelphia, 7.3 1 u. m., 1.0J, 1.30 and 5.15 p. m. SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia. 8.16 a.m. (VIA EAST rRNHA BRANCH.) Lcavo Redoing, 7.4). ;.41,lJ.3a ra.,4 03,0.10 end 10.30 u ra Leave llanlsburg, 5.2), 8 10 n. m., 2.00. 3.57 and 7.5.1 p. m. Loave Lancaster, 8.10 a.m., 12.55 and 3.13 p.m. Leato Columbia 8. ion. m , l.oo and 3 35 p.m. SUNDAYS. Leave Readlug. 7.2J a.m. Leave Harrlimrg, 5.t!a a.m. Trains mai ku.l thus (k) run to and from depot Otli and Oreou streeti, Philadelphia, other trains to a d troui Broad street depit. TiioC.'iOa.ni nnd fl.05 p. rn. trains from Allen tou, nud tho 7.30 a.m. and o.n p. ni, tialns from l'Mlartfipiiia, have through cars to and troui Phlladclpnla, J. K. WOOT1EN. (Sihtrot itanaueti CO HANCOCK, Orn't 77ctet Agent. QAUUON AUVOOATE CHEAP JOB PRINTING OFFICE, LEHIQHTON. PA. Kvcry description of Printing, from a Visiting Card to a Poster. CARDS, BILL HEADS, LETTER. HEADS, NOTE HEADS, STATEMENTS. PROGRAMMES, HANDBILLS, DODOERS, CIRCULARS, SHIPPING TAOS, ENVELOPES, PAMPHLETS, BY-LAWS. AC, AC,, Dune lu tho best manner, at vory Lowest Prices. We a-o prepared to to work at as cheao rates asuv efflce in l Mo state taat deals honestly OU It MOTTO IS Cheap, Prompt & Eeliablo, nrOrders by mall rccelvo prompt attention. jyUS. C. do TSCHiRSCHKY, Nearly opposlto Durllng's Drug Store, 3ANK STREET, LE II IG IITON, Pa. Calls the attention ot tbn T-qdlea nf r.pbtirhlnn andvicliiltvlotbe fact that she keeps a full Berlin & Gerraantown Wool, IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC EMBROID ERIES, NOTIONS, RIBBONS, Ladies' and Children's Hose, GERMAN FRUITS LIMBEROER A 8WITZER 01IEE9E, CANDIES, CONFECTIONS nnd a vnrletvof other tn tides nut usually sept lu any other btoer in LchlKbton. A snare ot pootio patronage Is to'lclted, and eausmuuou puurauieeu. jan, JU.U13 JISSOLUTION of Co-partnership, Nollce Is hereby (riven that the eo-nnrtupr. ship heietnfoie existing between AM AN DAS ANTHONY end JOHN Rl UEH. dolne busi ness as Millers, In Franklin townehlp, c-rboa (-mint.-, i-ii., uuiiL-r iuu nnu imme or a. An. TIIUKY A itl.BER, was tills aav (SATUlt DA, MARCH "4 1677). 0)olvwl OV mutual consent Persons Indented to the la. a firm wl.l nuke payment uitlilu THIRTY DAYS, after that date billsunpildnlllbe p iico.li , the hnuds of a Justice of ne Peace for collection, and ,11 pet sous having claim, uuaiuxt the saiu firm will preseut uiem lo lor eeiiienn nr. AM ANDAS ANTHONY, JOHN ninil'.lt. The MILLING buelui'b, wll, be continued at tneoiu stauu oy JOHN REBER. Franklin twp., March 31-Ow A Good Family Medicine SWAYKU'S Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills. 9V I1HADACIIK. Langour and Melan cbo.v gkUerslty eprlnir trom a disordered suiin. ch, costiveue-sor a loriiid liver. Each may be niioeuiir n-iuiiro'j nrr Dwavne s lar riue. which Bltmulato Ihe liver and stomach to a ho iiliv actluu in removing all bin ousnega. and producing tegular evacuations of the loac.s. LIVHIl COMPLAINT, that dreaded disease from which so many per bous uflt;r, is Ircqjeutly the cause of Headache, Indigestion and Dyspepsia, Is speedily relieved, and are ofteu permanently cuied by ibeirute. Fevers ainoiteupieven ted by the use of ibeso arsparilla ll'fs, a, they earn off, through the blood, tbe tmpu'ltle. from which they ailae. lor COSTIVENESS there Is uotnluic so effectual as Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparilla Pills. They are pa'ely vegetable, and act specially ou tbe I.Uer aa Blue Mass or calomel, without any buu resu is trom taklug. Decnbe aymptouis in a'l communication,, and address letters to DIL eWA)NE &SON, Pbiisdelphis. Nn charge for advue- bent tr mall ou receipt ot pi Ice. Price S3 cenla a boxi five boxes tor II. ABS YOUB DBCOOIST FOB THEM. New Advertisements. THE LUNGS! CONSUMPTION I Th'x dlstrcpfllnff nnrt dnnecrom rompluint and Its premonitory nymp nma. neirlocled couch, nlpltt Bwente, lnnrPiiC8s( wastlnp -sli, lever ot-rmfliiftiit lv cured by Dr. Bnaviio'sCoiiiDounil Synin of Wild Clio.-rv " rnnRiinnttinn is ohornctt rlzcn bp catarrh or tn flommauon of tho mucous memurHno of the nlr tiaawci, with couti ond cxppctortition, Bliort bn-nth, tioarenosa pains m tho cheer For all l ronco:al aflectioue, tore throat, loss of olce, coupUs, Syrup o Wild Cherry IS A SOVEREIGN REMEDY. Ifemorrhaae. or svttitna blood, mav proceed from the larjnx, truth ia bronchia or lunpH, and anso from various cnunes. as undue physical exonlou, p'.etliorj, or fullncps of tho voxels, feak lunjiN, ovcrrttriilninp of the voice euppress cd oracaatlou, obstiuctlon of (he epkOai or ilv or, etc. Dr. SAvayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry striken at tho root of d'sease by purlfytner the buod. ri-stor.n? the uverand kidnevsto healthy acnon. Invlgorntlic the n rvous ytem. 'iue oniv suuiaarn rcmeny lor ueinorr.iaro. biotichial nn-i all l uinio.iaiy crmp nint. Con. eattM'tiViB or those predisposea lo weiK iuugi, ' sbould not fall to usd this preat vegetable rem tdv It marvelous powpr, uot .nl over conump tlon but over everv chronic di-rae wcrea eradatil alterative action is ucelod. Under Its nse the couun la .ooseueii, the nlcht fcweatH di- mmlHii tne pain PiiusiatB, ttie puio returns to its natural utandard, the stomach Is improved in Us tower to digest and fua.nlato thelnod, ond every organ has a purer nun bettei quality blood fuvpp ltd to it, out of which new lecrea tlve ond plastic material Is mace. j SAVED HIS LIFE. A REMARKABLE CURE! Va that of Edward II. Ilamnon, Engineer ot Oeorgo wcouvs Tottety, 1331 HuIbo Aveaue, Phl.atle.pbia, no hud a violent ciurh. night Mwcats. sore thioit, great weakness, sou at tlif fercut time., n plut of i lood. gave np all hope f recovery, llirough tho uho ot " J)r, tswaune's WtlaCi'irrrvSvruf" became a soundand healthy man, ond remains ho to this t'av, ultbotigh over iwemv yours nave eiaimfni since ut wns cuieu. PitlGlO (INK HOLLAR. Hlx bottler t5. If vour tirucgifet or stoiekei'per does not sell 1ft we win iorwaui na i uizen. uewni pam, 10 any na. dross, ou xeceipt ot price. PREPARED ONLY UT DR. SWAlWU SOiV, 330 IV. Sixth Street. Philadelphia. EoM by ul 1'ronilucni Dingglsts. Itching Piles! PILES, PILES, ITCHING PILES, Positively Cured by the nse of SWAYNE'S OINTMENT. Home Testimony: I was sorely afflicted with one of tho most dis tressing of m11 disease- J'rniitus or I run no. or more commonly .mown as Itching JMlea Iho licniuu hi nines was utmost lnunerauie in creat ed by scratching, ami not unfrequeully becomo quite Bote, I bought n box of " Swnnes Ointment t" Us u bo gnvequlcK relief, and In aBliort tttim made u perfect cure, lean now Deep undisturbed, and I wouid advise all who are suffering with this distroelugcomplatnt lo procure' uwayne's Oiotmeufut ouce. I bad tiled presenp Ions almost Innumerable, without finding any periu oneatrellet. JO.s v. CIIHIaT. I'lnu el iirodel & Chnst, Boot and shoe House, 341 North second-street, Philadelphia, SKIN DISEASES. SWAYNE'S ALL H It A LINO OINTMENT laabo il speclflo lor '1'ETTEIt, ITl'H. HALT RHEUM, SCALO HEAD. ERYSIPELAS UAIIBER'S ITCH. I toll BLOTCHES, ALL SCAI.Y, CRUSTY, CUTANEOUS lillUP TION. l'eilectlv are uud horiuleas, even nu Ibeinostteulermfant. Price so cents. 3 buies for tt.25. bent ov in .11 to any addrrss on receipt of prue Suld uy ail tho leading Drugsists. PreoareU only by dr. s;v,iv.vi: & sow. 830 North Sixth-St., Philadelphia. : : use !aD0RN LONDON YOUR ! HAIR, IHairColor Rostov' roil 11CSTOU1NO 1 GRAY HAIR To Its Natural Vitality and Color. HERE IS "THE PROOF Or its Superior Kxeellcucc Read this Home Certificate testified to br Edwaul 11. Oarriaues. one of tho moat compe tent Hrugg.sis and cut mist. In Philadelphia, a ruun whose velocity none can doubt i I am happy to add my lestimonr to the great valre i.f the " ljuilou Hulr Co or llestorer." which M stored my ba.r lo Itsorlglual dark col. or, snd tbe hue appears to bo permanent. I am eatistlLHi that ibis nrenaratioi. is nothing llko a die, but opetatea upou the secrellona. It is also a beautiful hair di easing, and promotes tbe growin. i purcuaseu tu- tiri-t uou.eirom eo. II. Uarrlirues. Uiueirist Tenth nnd foatur-ats who cnu nlM testltv my hair was veiy gray wucu . cuuiuieuciM us usr. MRS. MILLKll. No. 731 N. Nlnth-st., I'liliadelphla. lilt RfVAVXK Jtr. KaV.lllWIlPPlPt) FllPllll.t I have tae Mleasuru to Inform ou thstatnoyof uiy uiquainiaiice. 31 ra .ii ler, isueugnmi mmi tne feDLCiSiof vour Londou color Hair lte.toi- er." Her hair was tailing rapidly ana qui o gray. The color bus busu lestored, and the fall ing uut entirely .loppea uy us lue. fc. U. OARIIIOUES. Druggist Cor. Tenth and Coates sts.. Phlla. All that art can accomplish In beaullfrlng. streng.lu-nlus', I hlckeulugand .doming the nalr is 1 ueica uv usinir "ijouuon iiairt.'oiur iieaior. cr.M It alfmnlntn. nnd fnreea n new irrouth 1 If gtar reetorea its natural color, and lenders It ellkraua benutliuit cuns naudiufli keep, the ,cali rlwin. cikjI and hea tbv. all craJglata. B-11 11. l'rice 7ft ceuis; six uoiliea, oeni uy esprcei to any address. SWAYNE t SON, 330 N. SIxU St., Ptnlad'a, SOLE PROPRIETORS. Tor Sale by all Druggist. July lk, IKS yl THE NEW FIRM, A BTOItY WORTn THE REAriNO. " Will you lift your head, Isabel, and listen to me ? We must see what Is to be done for you as quickly as possible." The speaker, Caleb Arno, was a grave, careworn-looking man of IHty llvo. lie had come to A'ow York with his three sisters to attend the funeral ot a younger brother, and " to Inquire Into thu state of his affairs." Their rage and astonishment when they learn ed that of tho property they had coun ted on sharing with his widow, not so much remained ns would furnUh a shelter for herself and child, can hardly be descrioed. Outraged ns they fell with " Charles," all united In laying thu principal blame of his ruin on her Her extiavnganco In dress, her love of society aud pleasure all this was brought up against her, and her youth nnd Inexperience (for she was scarcely nineteen) seemed no excuse In their eyes. Even Caleb, who had his feelings morn under control, could not help an added shade of severity In his voice as ho addressed her. Ilella raised her head quickly. Poor thing I SI10 looked too young and ten der to meet such trials. And yet the resolution with which she clinked back her tears showtd tluU.tlut little creature had considerable spirit after all. "It is best you should understand the state of affairs, Uella," Caleb went on. " Chailos has left absolutely nothing behind him-not even the liouso be longs to you. Now what are you going to do ? As you have lost yuur aunt" " And a nice ouesho was to bring up n girl !" broke In Mrs. Cotton. ' I don't believe Delia can so much as hem a pocket-handkerchief I and me with my seven daughteis slaving our lives out on that miserable farm I And the little money I exprcttd lu return for all I had done for Ch " " Gently, Sarah, gently," interposed Caleb, aud liis cnlmly authoritative voice acted as n sort of stop-cock ou Mrs, Cotton's effervescing wrath, for nun one luuignant gulp or piotest she wns silent. " Such talk doei no good," he went on. " Ilella understands our circum stances, and that sister Wrlulit is the only one who hasn't a family on her lianas" "No fanillyl" put In "sister Wright," an acid-looking llttlo woman. " And well for 1110 I haven't It's all Job an' I can do to live now. Many's the time I vo fjono to church In a calico dress, when those no belter'n me were rollintr about in their cairlages, dressed up in f-llk and feathers. 'o thought of sister wrigiit men 1 nut wlien trouble conies, and there's no one else to turn to" " I doj't waut to bo a burden ; you don't understand uiu if you think so," Delia broke in. " And you know I've ueeu extravagant nud foolish, though I didn't realize it before. Dul I'm will ing 10 uo anyiiiiti!; 11 1 can only earn a living for my poor baby." Tears welled up into her eyes at thu thought of her cuiiu, out sno uruguea tneiu nastily away. lou needo t worry about the baby," said a voice that had been silent till now. All eyes turned toward Mrs. Duell. She liad had time for reflection during tne last lew uiiuuteaud nail concluded that matters might have been much worse for her. Her husband was wealthy, able to supply her and her three daughters with every luxury. Absorbed In these reflections, she scarcely noilced the conversation going ou arounu iter, till tho uaoy's name rell upon her ear. This recalled to her mind a talk with her husband, and she unfolded her " plan" with the air of one conferring an unexpected favor. lou needn't worry auout Archie. uella : I nave a beautiful Man for him, 1 I think tho best way I cau help you will be to take the boy off your hauds Itobert will bo willing, I know. Ot course it will be quite a care, but we sha'n t inlod that If we can only ue or service to you. He shall have every advantage ; wo won't make a bit of difference between him and our own children. Of course you could come to see hlin now aud then" for Dells look ed petrified. " 1 would ask you to stiy with us, but you and Kobert never did get on well together, you know, And then it would be better for tho child." " Give up my baby I" cried Uella, springing Irom her chair. " Do you think I have a heart from stone ? Oh, it's to much I" A gush of passionate tears choked her voice. " I may 'come to see him now and then.' Oh, how kind you ore, Mrs. Duell I how well you understand a mother's yearning over her child I" " Delia," said Caleb, gravely. Sim turned and cauulit his baud, as If hopeful of his sympathy. " Oil, Caleb, wasn't It wicked to ask me to give up my child ? I've been n vain, foolish girl, but I always did love my baby so I That she should tiling ot such a think, it hurts me, Caleb." She wept passionately, her head upon his shoulder. Caleb waited till she was quiet ; then he said, In ills grave, modetato tones. " Delia, be reasonable. If you really love your child, you will put his happi ness before your own " " You want me to do it cried Del. la. She would have pulled her hands away, but he held them firmly In hU. ' lid qu!et,and let us talk it over sen sibly. " I was colng to say, when Delia in terrupted me," Bald Mrs. Duell, " that llobert nud I would offer her a yeatly sum" Thank you ; I wouldn't sell my own flesh and blood for all the money 111 tne worm." " Let us brine this to an end, Bella." falil Caleb, decidedly. " Harriet has made you n most reasonable oucr.and If you persist In declining lt,wo must con clude that you wl.h us to Interfere no further in your ntlalrs. we will glvo you half an hour to consider," drop ping hei hand!. And 1 don't want flvo minutes," said Delia, (Irmly. She stood quite erect now, with scarlet cheeks and a defiant light In her large blue eyes. " I won't give up Archie, ana you can do as you please." Tinnk a moment before you turn your back on the only ones who can Help you," said Caleb s warning voice. arresting her. God can help me," said Deln.n pa tliptli; tremble In her voice. " He gavo baby to me, not tn anybody else, and lie will Help me take care of Hlin I'm suro " She passed from the room without another word. No, ma'am, wo cannot give you a cent mora. The watch isn't worth It." There was a touch ot insolence in tho Jeweler's tone that called tip a faint tlush into tho pale face regarding him. Delia for It was she-'stood hesitating a moment. " Well, you may have It on your own terms then, though I'm sure it's worth more." she said, with a sigh. " You're In no danger of being taken advantage nf In this store, ma'am, "said Mr. Marble, sharply, as he counted eighty dollars In her hand. Delia went out of the store, her heart heavy as lead. The duy when she and Aichle would bo turned homeless Into the street was put off, but only for n time. " My wedding ring that will have to go next," thought the poor child, " And then I" A look of despairing anguish came into her eyes, and she clasped the llttlo hand she held moro firmly. " It would kill me I" she murmured, in a husky voice. " 1)0 'lone, mamma, do Monol" cried Archie. She released his hand, and he trotted on before her. Though scarcely eighteen mouths old, he was so large of his age lie seemed llko a child ot two years. His bronze hair curled tightly over Mb head : he had his lather's am ple forehe.id and splendid black eyes. A princely boy t No wouder Hubert Duell coveted hlin, and would havo been proud to call him his son. " Dull I Dull I" cried thu little fel low, pausing before a shop window, wherein were displayed children's toys and a few Jars of candy. " No, dear, nut to-day." " Hull I Dull 1" repeated Archie, im periously, and his mother yielded, as usual. Mr. Dull, a little round-faced En glishman, came In smiling from an ad Joluing kitchen. Ho was glad to seo the pretty lady, who had come Into his store llko n beneflcient fairy some months ago. Aichle, too his nurse had taken him there once, and from that time the child would not let her pars the door without golug in. The old man learned to watch for hlin, and his round face would dimple with pleasure at the sight of the boy. " A. pleasant day, Mrs. Arno," a sympathetic gt.ntleuess softening his ,olcu as he noticed her care-worn looks. "You are quite a stranger And how's curly-head 1" laughiug down at tho child. " Glvo him a chocolate mouse, Mr. Bull," said Delia, l.iying a penny on the counter.' "Aud how is Auut Nancy to day," " Oh, much the same as usual. Wouldn't you like to go In and see ber( ma'am 7 It wjuio uo nr good." " And mo too," thought Delia, who felt comforted somehow since she ou tered the little storo. " Yes, Indeed," she said aloud, us she followed the old man, Archie trotted after, nibbling at his mouse. In a chamber odjolniug tho kitchen lay the old woman propped up by pll. lows. She would never walk another step, but her hands were busy knlltlug stockings from morning till night, and the sale ot these added considerable to their household store. Her sweet palo face was framed in silvery hair j thero was an air of refinement about her that ker husband lacked. Her eyes bright' encd nt the sight of Delia, for the lat ttr's good nature and sociable ways bad made her as great a favorite with tho old couple as her little boy. ' Deat Mrs. Arno, how glad I am to sen jou I And tl 0 darling boy tool'' pressing a warm kiss on the uplifted mouth, with Its Impromptu muf-taclie oC chocolate and cream. Erasing her ea- In'.u In the manner peculiar to childhood, 1 lie fo'lowed his particular friend, I " Uncle Joe," into tho stcre. " Are you well, Mrs, Arno ? You don't look so," tald the old woman, after they had talked a few moments. The tender sympathy In her voico fairly overcame pour Delia. She Strug pied a moment ; then hiding her face on the bed, she broke luto a passion ot tears. " Poor child I what Is It ?" asked the old woman, laying her band on the bowed head. That gent'e, motherly,, touch mado Bella's teats How the taster. It was some minutes before she could look up, " It's too had of me to trouble you," she said : " but you spoke so kindly CONCLUDED OS FOURTH P1Q)
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