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Mt al.n be rnneuHeil at hit oflice in 1IATII, VdiipdaT unit SntuMay f each nek. at ll.VN'OOK cu Monday, and at EASTOJ? on Tneflnv. iait 2 Frt ly. HOTELS AND J.EIHY. QARBO.N HOUSE, JONATHAN KISTI.ER, PROPRIETOR, Hank St., Lsrkihtom, Pa. The tlA.tnoN UcinaK nlTera nrat.clu8 aceom rao.latlom to the Trurelluir public. Hoarding br the ly or Week on Reasonable Termi. TJUoleo Ulr, Wlnj and l,lnuoraalwayon hand. Uod sheda and StaUloa. ntili atten llre Hostlers, attached. April 10-yl, p.VCKEItTON ItOliil.. Idway between M.mch Chunk Lehlghton LEOPOLD MEYER, 1'KoriiltTc.B, Packertou, Penn'a. This well known hotel Is admirably refitted, mnd h is the best accotmoodatious tor ueriean. inland transient boardora. Excellent tablet and the Tory best llqujra. Also riueitnbles (.Hacked. Scut. 10-yl. KISTLEK RrinitluHf amnune tn th iiubllc that be hai opened I. NEW IjIVKKV 8TAHLKMn uDTetlon with bli hotel, an J U iirearodtu (urnliU Teiint lur Fanerals WMis or Busiiiess Trips on sborlest notice and innst HberaUer'ms. All orders left at the "Carbon llnute" will recede prompt attention. Stuble on North Street, oeittbe hotel I'.eblh"in. jii?j.v1 WE WILL FAY t: 00 A DAY to a reliable party, lady ni cnllrinan, to receive nrd'ra for our pub licatinni. Auy person a plying lor lhi iwisitinn, who cannot call nn ut iwrmn j illy, mult lend photograph (whlcn will e returnrdi, and alaonainctvf 3 resim libit business men aa reference. Ad drear Elder Publishing Co., 314 Wabash Are., Chicago, 111, fair II.IS8J. r D. J. 1 I H; VI Moutiumeu, Jr Publislicr. VOL. XIV.,' No. 18. Thomas' Drug Store. W p B . GD ' trt- rt O o 2, O & H 1 1. LJ a? P p crq o o cr o r f 1 r- O 3 a lr-1 o CD C-r- V3 r H (Sj H V3 5L cj 3 o cn CD CD 1 ' trrvnn M m saexnna H igmumea o 2: o CD o -HBBSBBsJ V o so J. O CP -i 72 w 1 1 O O o o cn Carefully Oompouncled T. J. BllETNEY, Recpectt'.lly announces to the merchants of LohiKhton and others that ho Is prepared to do all kinds of Hauling of Freight, Express Matter and Baggage at Tcry reasonable pr'ces. Ily protnpi at tention to nil orders he hopes to merit a shar ol public patronn.-e. Hraidenco. corner ol Pino and Iron Street, I,ehjghti-n, la. Orders lor haulinz Iclt at C. M. .-.weeny & .Sons btoro will receive prompt attention. T. J. UUEINi.Y. Oct n, 188l3ta. mtm h . .: 1 1 EM: 1- i o -; rpiroAibs tii:.m:nr,R, -L OONVEYANUEIt, AND 3F.NERAL INSURANCE AGENT The following Onaipsnlss are Ri.preBentsdt LP.llAN )N MU I'UALFIltH. HEADINO MUTUAT, FUIE. WYOMING VIRC. rortr-vi i.i.i! riitE, LKIIKiti I I II?:. ami the TRAVELERS AUUIULNT INSURANCE Alao reniilv.inl i and Mutual llorao Thiol etecireand lu.nr:iu e Cemimuv. MaronlJ.lS71 rilOS. ICKMKRKIt. E. F. LUCKKNHAC1I, DKALER IN Wall Papers, Borders & Decorations, Boots, Stationery, Fancy Ms. "Window Shades & Fixtures. LatesfStyles, made and pat up. If deslreu. Paints, Oil, Varnish, Putty, Brushes & general Painters' Supplies. No. 61 Broadway. Manch droiil", Pa. elow the liroajway IIouss. A PRESENT Our readers for 12 cents in imisImhi tatniis to par for mailing and wrapplne i md names nt iwn ui"k agenia, win r vlve FREE a ileel FmixK rnrhr En jnvinj of all OUH PHESIDENTS. in- nntudinic clcvicland, ana 1:3 incurs II worth 4 0U .do!rfr Elder fub. Co , Chicago, Jit, dSubscribe l'or the Ad vocate, only $1 per year. n5OWT.N nRKTNEY.fMhlooaUt ILrli BuorandaiBoai Makisl, llaokgu UsXijftUa. Al. tsvritvarutlaj. S3C3 B .jytgm won ti uswuit!, rJ H Deatonuithtsyrup. ltM iruod, IaI Uea In PJH .A tfV jS The bicycle rider usually fulla for ward, when he falls, and stands on his head. The skater falls backward, and doesn't stand on anything. This allows the amateur sport to choose the sport of bumping. What Shall we do With Oar Daughtrrs ? This question Is asked by a well known lady lectin cr. Well, ho can do a great many things with them; one thing, we limit tnke gooJ care of their health, and not let Uii'in run down and become enfeebled. For the fciulnlnu ailments, which may be summed up In onn word debility, we have a sovereign remedy In Urown'a Iron Hitters, which has done much good. Miss Mary Green field, of Gnhitlu, 111., writes: "Ilrown's Iron Hitters cured me of nervousness, indigestion and general poor health." Let the other young ladles take the hint. A correspondent wants to know If It Is proper to urge a yo;wj hdy to sing at an evening gathering, after she has refused 'once. It Is proper to urge a little, but not too much, lest she should change her mind. "Yus," said Fogg In the horse car, "I'd get up and give my seat to ono of those ladles, If scats weren't so plaguey scarce." To-NlEhtandTo-Morrow IJight and each day and iilghtdtiringthc week, you can lind at Hiery's, Weissport, and Thomas', I.chlghton, Kemp's Supposa torles acknowledged to be the most suc cessful treatment yet introduced for the cure of piles. Old sufferers from this distressing complaint nre at once re lieved and in a short time a permanent cure established. Check thu disease in time by uslns the most effective remedy, I'ricc 50c. Send address for pamphlet on pills. Hoae i'Jj, Ee lioy, X. Y. eow According to tho Darwinian theory our ancestor were all tail-bearers. Hurdette says: "I hoi 1 It to be a solemn, self-evident, heaven-born truth th.t a man who will plav chess fur aniuii'incnt would saw a cord of wood for a joke." No:r Oiva UV. If you an suiTerln j with low an 1 de nrewd spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, disordered blood, wcdk, consti tution, net uelie. or utiy ui.c-.hu ot a biliom n.itmv, by all mcaru procure a bottle of Electric Hitlers. You uill be suipiUcd to see the r.ipi.l Itnpiovcment that will follow; ou will be inspiicd wllli new life; .sttength and activity will return; pain and misery will cease, and I o iccfoi th von will rejoice m the praise of Electric Hittets. Sold at fifty centsa bottle by T. I). Thomas. The name of the new Sweedlsh Minister of the United States Is Kjolt. He Isn't as skittish as a cjolt, but he Is said to have a powerful hjult on the English IJangu.ige. A bells differs somewhat from a cow boy. The more powder she ujcs the le3S dangerous she grows. Sr. Frazier's Bast Bitters. Fr.izler's lioot Hitters arc not a dram sh in beverage. Hut arc strictly meili- ciail in every sense. They act strongly upon the liver and kidneys, keep the bowels open and regular, cleanse the blood and system of every impurity. Sold by druggists, S1.00. At Thomas' drug store. In the present stjlo of shirt collar, ,t young man of fudiion m.ty be safely misted In the gilded halls of pleasure. An entire corps de ballit could not turn his hea I. A roadbed is for the convenience cf wheels when they are tired. Backlen's rnici Salve. Tho best salve In the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhuem, fever sores, tetter, chapped Hands, chllounds, corns, aud all skin eruptions, and posi tively cures piles, or no pay reiiilrcd. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box, at T. D. Thomas'. Dio Lewis thinks people should go to bed at nine and get up at live. Tlic unsophistieate I doctor does not appear to Ijj aware that It Is between those hottrsth.it all the fun rotnes off. Dr.Frazer's Magic 0lntmnt. A sure cure for nil balls, burns, sores, cuts llesh wounds, sore nipple, hard Add soft corns, chapped lips mid hands. I'ricc SO cents. Sold by druggists. Wil liams M'f'g. Co., Prop's., Cleveland, O. Sold by Thomas, the druggist. Song of the harness maker all to thee I owe. A machine has been Invented, by which bicyclists can train for races in their own room. One night awhile ago John Layton. who runs the mam line bo.it train fiom Boston, came on my enjlna sick as deith. lie was so feverlnhand nervous he almost cried. Cheer up, John," says I, "and I'll fix voti In n IIITv, and I g.ivo him a goo 1 dose of Dr. Kennedy's favorite ueinejy. lie went to Del Two days after 1 h.iw him looking well as a bu-clier. 'That's the stu'T for rail roi I ui-n,' ho said. Daniel Fitts, En gineer Old Colony Jtallro.id. Never trust a secret to a profession al cornet player. His business makes ill in a blower. Hound to make a noise In the world cats. Ayer's Hair vigor stimulates tin- hair to a vigorous growth. It contains all that ran be supplied to make the hair beautiful and abundant, removes dan druff, and renders the hair flexible and glossy. on can t learn too raucn, nut you can half learn too much. Giants are always sorrowful men, They are always troubling people with their size. Had drainage causes much sickness. Had blood and Improper action of the liver ami kidneys is bad drainage to the human system, which Uurdock Wood Hitters will remedy. Shear nonsense trying to cut tho hair of a bald-headed man. When a burglar pries, open a safe and does not find a prize it is a disagree able surprise. Of course you want the best. Apply a Hop I'latter the next time your back aches. Sure cure. Money doesn't make tho man J and it Isn't every una that niokcj-tho mon ey, either. I1TDEPENDENT " LEIIIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY, MMmwsssssassciMMMnMs.matMTrW'X'imsssii t,mnwmmtxmmum. 1 1 1 ' iiisiiistismwKM,jjtiwMitMMtWt Frcs runt Uptutcs, Jimetics oml SURE. iKv at tmsooma axb dealer, the mm i,i s A.vontEit to., nii.Tiitor.r, hp Carts ELtii-.l:a. hBaclMbF, llp.aili, TaotlmctiB, i.pr.ias uriii.... .1... ... . PRItr.. FIFTY CK.NT& At liriirt.t. .nd DfAlor.. JUi 11IAULES A. TOCELEP. tU.. IUI.TI1U!IU KD. THE OAM E OF LIFE. AN OI.U I'oru. Tills II, c Is but nc.ilue of cards, Which tiiiiitals have to Irani; Each slmllies, cuts ami ileaU tl.u pack, And eucli trump tlutli turn. Snine bring a IiIrIi card to tlic top, And others bting a low, Snine li- Id it linnd unite flush ot trumps, Willie others niiiic can show. Koine KlmDIe wltli :i pnicticul liaud. Ami pack their cards with eaie. Ho llicy may know, when they are Utah, Where all the leaders nre, Thus fools are mndc tin' dupes of rngujs, While rogues each other cheat, And lie Is very wise, indeed, Who never meets dulcat. When phiying, soiuo llirow oat the ace, 'I h.- coiiullii;; cauls to save; Home play Hie deuce aud some the ten, Hut many play Hie knave. Some play fur moncv. some for fun, And some fur worldly liinie. Rut not until the name's plaved nut Can they count up their caln. Wlirn hearts are trump we l.iv fur love, And pleasure rules the hour; Notliomthts of sorrow check our Joy In beauty's rosy bower. We sins, wo tlauee. sw eel verses make, Our cards at i nudum play. And while one trump remains ut top Our game's a holiday. When diamonds chance to crown the top,, ' The players stake tin Ir sold. And heavy Minis are lu.t and wou, Ily gamblers juuni; and old. Intent on winning each his came Dulli watch wltli eajiereye. How he may see ills iK'ltiliboi 's eatds, And beat them on the sly. Wlirncluld are trump look out for war On ocean and on land; For bloody hoi i cr.s alw ays come When clubs are held hi hand. Last Rnme of all is wliru the spado Is turned bv hand of Time, He always dfab the closing fame, In every age and clime. No matters linw niii-'h each man wins, Or how much each may save, The spade will finish up the ganif, And dig the player 3 grave. A Deferred Duel. We weto all officers of tho line stat ioned in a small town. In our circle there was one Prussian, a man of about 33 ears, and of serious, almust gloomy, habits. He had distinguished himself as an olllccr of tho Tenth huzzars, and no one could Imagine why he had left that regiment to live In a wretched little place where lifu was so monotonous. Ills principal occupation was pistol shooting, and the. walls ot his room were literally honeycombed with bullet holes. Duels were often the theme of our conversation, but Sylvlo never took part in such discussions. If asked if he had ever fought a duel, would simply answer, "les, m a lone to indicate that any further questioning woulJ be disagreeable to him. One day whllo wc were at cards a stranger who hail joined us became angered at something Sylvlo said, and Insulted him. All supposed that the stranger would on the morrow fall a victim to Svlvio's skill; but next morn ing at review, while wc were wondetlng whether the young lieutenant was alive, he suddenly appeared In person. Sylvia did not allude to the matter. As he had received an Insult without resent ing It we gradually chopped him from our circle. One morning he received a letter. 1 watched hlin as he toro it eagerly open and perused Us contents with flashing eyes. His strange manner past un noticed, each one being absorbed In his own affairs "Gentlemen," He said, "I am obliged to leave here at once to night, in fact but beg you will all dine with ma for the last time. And I ex pect you, especially, without fall," he added, turning to me. He theu hur riedly left us. When 1 reached Sylvio's lodgings in the evening, my fellow-olllcers had pre ceded me. The furniture) had already been removed, leaving nothing but the bare walls, so cuilously honeycombed with bullet-holes. Our host was in good spirits, and we soon all followed stilt; champngno corks llevv about, glasses were filled and refilled, and all heartily bade ostr friend God-speed. It was late when we rose to go. When my ' turn camo to say good-by, Sylvlo seized my baud and whispered; "I must sneak with you." I remained. "When the guests had left, he seated himself opposite me, and for some time we smoked In silence, Sylvlo was deep in thought; not a sign remained of his nervous gayetT. As I looked at his palu face and eyes, en cliclod by the thick guide of our pipes, Jfohor. Hi... ?T5r'"f?fa THE CHEAT rlffiW bERlMikNREMfcuY Live and Let Live." PA., SATURDAY, MARCH lie had the Appearance ot a spirit of the nether world. At last he broke tho si- knee: "We shall probably not meet again, I wish to speak a few parting words. You may have observed that I care lit- tic for mtbllc opinion, but I like you, and would rcgict leaving you under a false conception of my character." lie stopped to tetlll his glass. I re mained silent. "You have thought it strange I did not exact satisfaction from that drunkeu Idiot who insulted me at cards. Having tlits choice of weapons, his life was in my hands, and mine In comparative se curity. I might attribute my .behavior to grandeur of soul, but disdain to He; could I hare putitshod hlin without risking my life, he would uot have es caped." I raised my eyes to-Sylvio In horror; such a confession repelled me. "Yes, that Is the truth,"- he con tinued. "I had no right to risk my life.. "Six years ago I received a blow, and the man who struck mc still lives." ily curiosity was quickly excited. "You did cot fight?" I asked. "We fought, and here is the proof," he answered, at the same time taking up a soldier's cap and placing it upon his head. I noticed a small round hole just above his forehead. "I served in the Tenth huzzars. You know me, aud perhaps have seen that I used to be first In everything, In my youth it was to mu an absolute, necessity that it should be so. In my day It was fashionable to be fast; I was the wildest youngster In I hp regiment In the army, I might say. Hard drinkers were much applauded. I could out-drink the famous Dobroskl, whose prowess in that line was cele brated. In our regiment duels were of more than dally occurrence, and In each one I was either principal or second. My brother ollicers worshipped me, and my supci iors let me alone as an incura ble case. "I was enjoying my laurels when a young man, rich and of illustrious line age permit me to wltbold his name I joined us. Never had I met a more gifted man young, talented, handsome, gay to excess, brave as a lion, of un bounded wealth all these advantages were his besides Ids great name. You can welt'imaglne the place he at once took among us. My sway was over. Ho at first sought my friendship, Lut was repulsed and drew back with In difference. I hated him; hlspomilarlty filled me with rage. I tried (b draw hlin into a quarrel, but his answers to all my sarcastic speeches were so much wittier than mlnetbatmy rage aud jeal ousy grew apace, for I leit his superior ity. At length, ouc night at a ball see ing him courted by all, and specially by a young lady I greatly admired, I ap proached hlin and whispered a bitter In sult in hi3 car. This was too much, and, losing his temper, he struck me full in the face. Wo drew our swords, the ladles fainted; aud although blood shed was prevented on the spot, a duel was arranged for that very night. 'At daybreak t was at the appointed place with two seconds, awaiting my rival wllli much impatience. It hod been a sultry night, and the sun. just rising, was oppressively hot. In a few moments I taw him coming leisurely toward me, on foot and with only one second. I advanced and saw he held his cap, which was full of cherries, in his hand. I had the right to slloot first, but my pulse beat so that I could not be sure of my aim, and therefore. Insisted that he should shoot first. He refused. IJ'o then agreed to draw lots. Fortune favored her darling. He shot and the bullet pierced my cap. "It was my turn now at last his life was in my hands. I looked eagerly at hlin, trying to find the slightest sign of fear. He was quietly awaiting my shot, eating his cherries, the pits of which he threw at my feet. It was exasperating. 'What la tho use,' thought I, 'of taking a life so little valued?' A devilish thought struck me. Dropping my hanc" I said: "Since you are breakfasting so calm ly, you arc scarcely prepared to die, Allow me to wait until ou have fin ished your eherries.' "Do not distress yourself sir, I pray,' he answered. 'You have ono shot at me. At present, or at any time. I am at your service.' "I turned to my seconds, saying: 'I will not shoot to-day.' "The duel was over. "I asked for leave of absence, and came to this little town, where revenge has been my daily thought. The time has come." Sylvlo handed me Hie letter he had received that day. Some one an agent I believe wrote to say that the 'Individ ual In question was about to marry a beautiful joung girl.' "You know," continued Sylvlo."vvho is the 'individual' alluded to. Well, I go to Moscow to night, and we will see if to-morrow or the day after he will be as Indifferent to death as the morning he was eating cherries." Sylvlo stood up, and paced up and down the room like a caged tiger. 1 watched him intently and could sec the tierce stitigglo the conflicting passions held In his breast. In a moment the servant entered to say the horses were ready, Sylvlo grasped my hand, we embraced, and, hurriedly seizing a traveling-bag and brace of pistols, which proved his only baggage, he tiprang . quickly into the carriage and was gone. Many years after, business- made It Imperative for me to settle In the little town of Staroduy. IFIlhln four miles of my house lay a fine property belong ing to the Countess Hercherieff. No one but the overseer lived there the countess had spent only the first month of her marriage Cn her beautiful estate, About two yearn after my coming to Staroduy, It was rumored that the coon - S1.00 20, 1886. If twj and her husband would come to spend tho summer at their beautiful j country-scat In fact, they arrived at the beginning of June, and, ai was to be expected, their advont caused quite a commotion in our little town. For my 1 part, the coming of such charming neighbors made quite a change In my I life. I was especially anxious to meet the countess, and, accordingly, the first Sunday after their arrival I called to present my respects, as being their near est neighbor. I was shown into the count's private sitting-room, which was luxuriantly furnished books, bronzes, rugs, bric-a-brac, nn immense minor over the mantelpiece, etc. It was so long since I had seen any finery of the kind that a strange shyness came over me, and I awaited my host's entrance with feelings akin to flio trepidation of an ofilce-seekcr, The door opened to admit a hand some, noble-looking man, about 33 years of age, who advanced and held out his hand with a pleasant smile. His frank aud cordial reception somewhat restored my equanimity, and I was beginning to regain my usual manner, when the countess entered and I at once relapsed Into my former shyness. A truly beau tiful woman! The count presented mc, aud I floundered about trying to appear at case, but In reality feeling very hot and uncomfortablo. Perceiving my embarrassment, and with true tact and good breeding the count and countess conversed between themselves, treating me as they would an old acquaintance. As my eye wandered around the room it fell upon a picture hanging opposite mc. It was not the painting itself a Swiss landscape, I think that arrested my attention, but two small round bul let-holes which pierced the picture, one Immediately above the other. Humph .'that was a wonderful shot," I could uot help remarking. Yes, indeed," said tho count. "And you, are you a good shot.?" Middling; with a pistol I am used to, I can hit a card at thirty paces." 'Pretty good," said the countess; then, turning to her husband: "Could you do as well?" I doubt It," ho answered. 'I used to be n good shot but hare not tried my hand for over four years." In that case, I'll wager you could not eveu hit a card at twenty paces. With out constant practice one loses all dex terity. The best shot I ever knew split three bullets on the edge of a knife every day before dinner but tho prac tice was as groat a necessity to hlin as the meal. Why, if thero was n fly on the wall you smile countess, but I swear 'tis true he called to his scrvsn', 'Comma, a pistol!' and bang! scarcely taking aim, there was the fly flattened on the wall." "Wonderful!" ejaculated the count. "And what was your friend's name?" "Sylvlo." "Yon knew Sylvlo?" exclaimed the count, excitedly starting up. "You knew Sylvlo?" "I more than knew him we were friends. In the regiment he was con sidered one of u. I have not heard of him for five years; but to judpe from your exclamation, count, you also knew him?" "Right well. K you were his friend, he must have told you a somewhat singular story " "About a blow received at a ball?" "Yes; aud did he tell you who struck hlin?" "No." I glanced at the countess. "It was you, count," I said. "Yes, it was I," exclaimed he, much agitated; "and that picture there is a memento of our last Interview." "Oh, dearest," pleaded the countess, "do uot tell that story. I can not bear It." "I must. This gentleman knows how I insulted his friend. Let him now hear how that friend, was revenged. I was married," he proceeded, "five years ago. The first month of our honey moon was spent hcra. This house holds tho happiest and saddest memo; les of my life. One evening, returning late front a ride, I found before the door a traveling chaise, ami was told that a stranger, who refused to give his name was awaiting me In my study, having come on business relative, to myself alone. I entered, and saw a tall, beard ed man, dusty and travel-stained, lean Ing on the mantelpiece. I stood for a moment gazing at him. " 'You do not know me, count?1' he asked. "Sylvia!' I exclaimed, and confess that my hair stood on end ' " 'It Is my turn to shoot,' he said: 'are you ready? "There was a pistol in his belt. I bowed, in recognition of hU right, and stood fronting him, only requesting Mm to shoot at once befcrc my wife came In " 'I can not see clearly,' he said; 'send for lights, 'This was done, and I returnd to my place," again asking him to be quick, He took aim, and I counted the seconds. My thoughts dwelt on my bride; It was a frightful moment. He dropped his hand and remarked; " "I'lty this pistol Is charged with a bullet In lieu of a cherry.' Then after a moment's pause, which seemed a cen tury; 'Truly, I am not In the habit of shooting at a defenseless man; that would bo more like aniurdcr than a duel. Wo will draw- lots again, and see who is to shoot first.' "I think at first I refuses!, but re member finally loading my pistol. Wo then wrote our names on slips of paper. and drew from the very i my ball Uad pierced in our first duel. Fortune favor ed me again. said Sylvlo, irllS a smile I shall never i forget. I know not how It happened, but my ball struck that picture. Sylvlo ' raised his hand and took aim. The ci- a Year if Paid in Advance. not paid hi advance, $1.25 prcsslon on his face told wo I had no mercy to expect. At that supreme moment thu door opened, Maria rushed in, and with a cry jf horror threw her nrms around my neck. Her entrance restored ' my equanimity. Laughing gayly: "You foolish girl,' I said, 'why nre you frightened? Do you not see it Is a Joke a wagor? Coluo now, go and drink a glass of water, and come hack to be Introduced to my old friend.' But she did not believe ma. " 'In heaven's name, sir,' she said, turning to Sylvlo, 'Is this true? Is It only a wager a Jolce?" " 'Of course oh, of courscanswerod he, 'It Is only a joke. Tho count likej to Joke. Ho once, In joke, struck mo a blow; again, la Joke, ho put a bullet through this cap; and now, of course in Joke, he missed killing me for the socond time. It Is now my turn to joke, and Sylvlo leveled tho pistol at my br.eajt. "ilarla understood, and cast herself at his feet. "Oh, for shame I IcrIod;then turn ing to Sylvlo: 'Come, sir, enough of this. Will you shoot yes or no?' " 'No,' he returned, 'I am satisfied. Twice have I made you shoot at mc,and twice you have missed. I have seen your fear, your anguish, your terror. P.o- member,Ileave you to vour conscience.' "He turned toward the door to leave, but wheeling suddenly, almost without an Instant's aim, fired and went out. To mark his skill he had put a ball through that picture Immediately above mine. "My wife had fainted. Sylvlo passed out unmolested, the servants who saw him go not daring to Interfere. He was off beforo I had recovered my sur prise." The count ceased to speak. I had Just heard the end of a story, in the beginning of which I had been so deeply Interested. Tho count had hover seen Sylvlo again. Later, In 1820, when Alexander lpsllanti gave the signal for the uprising in Greece, it was surmised that Sylvlo was in command of a Greek regiment, and met his death in the battle of Drazachan. The Rev. Geo. H. Thaver.of Hourbon. Ind., says: "Doth myself and wife owe our lives to Snir.oii'u Consumption Cure. Ulery, Wclssport, and Dr. Horn, Lchlghton. Are you made miserable by Indiges tion, constipation, dizziness, loss of ap petite, yellow skin? Shlloh's Vltallzer is a positive cure. 'Sold at Dr Horns' and Hiery's drug stores. Why will you cough when Shlloh's Cure will give immediate relief? Price 10c., C0c., SI. Sold by Dr. Horn, Le hlghton, Ulery, Welssport. Shlloh's Catarrh Remedy a positive cure for catarrh, diphtheria and canker mouth. Sold by Hicry, Wclssport, and Dr. Horn, Lehlghton "nackmetack," a lasting, a fragrant peffume. Price 25 and SO cents. Illory, Weissport; Dr. Horn, Lehlghton. Shlloh's Cure will Immediately relieve croup, whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by Dr. norn,Lchighton andBlery, Welssport. For dyspepsia and lfvcrcomplaint.you have a printed guarantee on every bot tle of Shlloh's Vltallzer. It never falls to cure. Sold by all druggists. A nasal injector free with each bottle of Shlloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price CO cents. Sold by Ulery, Wclssport, and Horns, Xehighton. Motto ror a dude "There's room at the top." Opening of the season Uncovering the mustard pot. The butcher should always be placed on joint committees. A girl should marry for protection Instead of for revenue only. Flstlcus Sparring matches are gen erally made from box-wood, we believe. An Ohio girl with forty-eight tots was horn recently. She ought to make a good all-toe singer. "Don't give It a weigh," said tin coal dealer to his clerk, as he drove out of the yard with a light ton. "Do take some more of the vege tables, Mr. Dlood, for they go to the pigs anyway." The young lady from Vassar does not speau ot a clammy sweat, but of a bivalvular transpiration. 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