Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 October 1882 — Page 1

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TURPIE.

Judge David S Turpie at the Court Park, ftaturday Hight-

An Able Exposition of the Sc-Called Prohibition Question,

In Which He Takes Some Very Sensible Grounds in Opposition Thereto-

•Judge David S. Turpie, of Intliana'poliy, one of the ablest and most eloquent speakers of the state, spoke at tfie Court

Park Saturday night to a large and attentive- audience. Judge Turpie was introduced by Hon. Wm. Mack a&d proceeded immediately to a discussion of the political issues of the campaign, dwelling mainly on the so-called proui!itiorj question, lie proceeded to a minute consideration of ihe same and his lucid statements and tilling points were frequently applauded.

Judge Tui pie said that one of the reu.sons urged by the suppoiters ol prohibition lor its advanccmcut was that liqm should not be sold because of the abuses that result from it. Tiie constitution of the state ot Indiana gives every man the right to bear arms in his own or his country's defense.

It is one of the inalienable rights of every citizen of this countiy. Yet who can doubt but that that right is daily, even hourly abused The philosophy of prohibition would be that that right should be taken away J'roin the people because of tliHt abuse. It) the &e eciion of a sheriff or a treasurer or an auditor of your county the majority rules. In the selection of a staie ticket this year the majority rules but when it comes to a question of what 1 shali or shall not eat or drink there is no msjority and no minority. I am the majority- [Applause.J I rule. You cannot think or act tor me. [Applause.]

This traffic which It is proposed to suppress is the means of a revenue of $23U.0()0 per annum to the state of Indiana. That forms part of the splendid school fund for which our state is renowned throughout her sister states. Suppress this traffic and you take away this fund. What class among you is wilUng to sustain it to take it up and pay it annually into the treasury of the 'state. Is it the farmer? I thiuk not. His response, and the response of every other citizen would be: "Let things remain as they are. We are taxed enough now."' [Applause]

Oh.well the prohibitionist will say: "That money is tainted. We want no such money in the school fund, which is •to educate our children." Then we may as well have no school fund at all. All the tints and forfeitures that are daily collected throughout the state are turned into this same fund. Even blood money, the price of a man's lite in the form of a forfeited recognizance in a case of murder, goes into the school fund and for the same general purpose so if ttie prohibitionist wants only clean money with which to educate his children I don't know where will get it. [Applause.

Other inalienable rights are the rights of fiee sjeech and freedom of the press. The latter has been .termtd tbe "bulwark of liberty." Are they never abused Do not abuses ot them continually result in cases of libel and slander in our courts? The principle of prohibition applied here would be 'that these natural rights should be abolished bebause they are abused .by some. Another constitutional right is the right of freedom of conscience. Will

I permit any one to legislate for me on that subject? Will I permit anyone to iSay I shall bj a Catholic, a Presbyterian, a Methodist, or a Baptist? [Applause.]

Another argument is that prohibition would serve the cause of temperance. Force rarely serves anything. What would force in religion accomplish?

Judire Turpie referred incidentally to the example set by Christ in taming water into wine at the marriage feast and asked if that wasn't a place for prohibition. [Applause].

The speaker was warmly applauded at the conclusion of his speech.

PIERCE IN NEVINS.

The Speech of R. B. F. Pierce in Nevins To the Editor of the GAZETTE: The much advertised speech of R. F. Peirce was |made at Fontanet, Nevins Township, last Thursday. The crowd •was not a large one and decidedly lacked enthusiasm notwithstanding there was a great attempt to work it up with the assistance of a band. Y. ,-Y

The man with many names coin rmencedbycompl«mentaiing the boys of the band and said that he loved music, and he thought the ladies did, and most of the men did, and when a man did not love music, that then he was base enough to commit treason and murder, and almost ready to vote the Democratic ticket, in substance saying that Democratic voters would commit murder and treason.

He labored to show that his vote on tbe river aud harbor bill was correct, because, as he said, Gould and Vanderbilt fought it. This he mixed up with an absurd story illustrative of his honesty in paying for wood. His defence of his vote raising the duty on knit goods was an outrageous piece of false logic: it was that he did not believe his opponent and the Democrats geuerally wore socks or underclothing. His speech was really an

iosult to tbe intelligent portion of his hearers. He' made no defense of the grand debauch at the Garfield funeral, or of the Yorktown spree, or of the many infamies and iniquities of the Congress of which he was a member, and left his party much discouraged.

RIPPETOE.

[This report is condensed from along and admirable letter written by one of the sterling Democrats of Nevins, which, our lack of space, much to our regret, renders us unable to print in full.—[ED. GAZKTTK.

Condensed Telegrams.

By Telegraph to the Gazette. Rev. Dr. Pynchar has resigned the pres. idency of Trinity college, Hartford.

The American Taxidermists society will bold its third annual exhibition in New York, from December 4th to the 16th.

Dr. George A. Ward, onfce a professor in Yale college, who went to Peru with Henry Meiggsand became medieal superintendent of his works, died in that country recently.

Tbe Presbytery of the Philadelphia Presbyterian church voted 11 to 6 enjoinug the use of instruments of music in any service of the church as destiuctiveol harmony of worship among churches.

The board of United States Engineers are in Chicago for the purpose of cfeterm ming the location of the channel and fixing on a plan for tbe general improvement of the Calumet river at South Chicago.

The Oregon legislature has passed a joint resolution asking congress to pass the act of incorporation of the Nicaragua Canal Company, which will be filed with the secretary of state at Washington for presentation to congress next session.

The seventh annual convention of French-Canadians of Massachusetts, discussed the "Means to adopt for increasing our political aud social influence" and the "Schools as a means of propogating the French language' in tbe United Stntes," and other educational matters will be discussed to-day.

G. A. R.

Grand Reunion at Pittsburg.

Pirrsnono, Oct. 2.—The Grand Army of the Republic of Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio aud West Virginia are holding a reunion here to-day. The city has put on its gala dress. All of the business houses, hotels, newspaper offices and public buildings on principal thoroughfares are being profusely decorated with evergreens and bunting. The streets are thronged with people and it is estimated that over 50,000 Si rangers are in the city. This afternoon the Grand Army will have a parade and review which it is expected will be participated in by fully 10,000 veterans. In the evening a banquet or camp fire at the Colisium will be given in honor of tbe visitors.

Regimental Division Formed. Messrs. John W. Ebel, James' Nichols and Ralph Nicholson, of this city, were in Indianapolis Monday for the purpose os assisting to institute a regimental division ot the uniform rank of the Knifthts of Pythias of the state The meeting was held in Adjutant General Carnahan's office. Terre Haute was euchered out of an office. The officers elected were:

J. R. Carn&han, Lafayette, Grand Commander. J. E. Kirk, Kokomo, First Assistant.

Glass, Jeffersouvfl'a, Secoad Assistant. Forbes, Indianapolis, Assistant. Ehrman, Evansville, Quartermaster,, MaCune, Kokomo, Chaplain. The division adjourned to meet on the fourih Tuesday in January next, when the grand lodge meets at Indianapolis.

The Situation in New York. Rev. H. W. Beecher denounced the nomination of Folger from the pulpit of Plymouth church, as the result of administration influence and a triumph of avarioe and revenge. Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler refuses to support the nominal ion Rev. David Fraser, Dr. Duryea's successor, and Rev. Henry S. Scudder say they will vote for Cleveland. State Senators George H. Forster, of New York City, and Woodin, of Auburn, both Republicans, opeuly oppose Folger. Conkling did expect to take the stump tor Folger, but it is said now he will not do it, as his advocacy would arouse additional hostility on the part of the half breeds. Folger has accepted.

The Robert E. Lee. :.-w

The R. E. Lee, which was burned Saturday with such a terrible loss of life, was built at Jetfersonville, Ind., about fifteen years ago. She was owned and commanded by Captain John Cannon, and was the best known boat that plowed the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. She was built with a view of securing the greatest speed possible for a general purpose boat, aBd the races between the Natchez, commanded by Capt. Leathers, and the Lee are thrilling chapters in the steamboat annals of the southern wateis. The Natchez was sunk some time ago, and Capt. Cannon, of the Lee, died a few months ago at his home in Frankfort, Ky. 'y:.:,

A Tough Tariff Problem,

Protection to peanuts is one of the great issues in North Carolina, It is a nice question for a debating society hotv far it is to the advantage ot the public to encourage the peanut crop.—Philadelphia Times.

A Game Evangelist.

Brother Moody proposes to get lip a revival in Paris. The evangelist is of an exceeding hopeful temperament. Gen. Wolseley himself could hardly dislodge Satan from that wicked city.—[Chicago Time?.

Where Peace is Wanted, From the Globe-Democrat.

tTe want peace in the Republican partv cf St. Louis.

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BEGGING FOB KOBE HONEY.

Hnbbeil Overwhelmed With Imploring Bequests for

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Danger of Losing Two Congressmen in Connecticut and Three or Four in Ohio—The Same Story Told •11 Along the Line.

From the New York San.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.—Jay Hnbbeil returned yesterday. He brought back a troubled spirit and a beard that has whitened perceptibly during his absence. He pretends not to mind the comments that his blackmailing system of levying assessments has caused, but he has learned that something or other has set the tide against the success of his efforts as Chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee. It was this knowledge that brought him back so unexpectedly yesterday, and caused him to hold a very late conference with some of his assistants at the rcoms of tbe committee last night. This morning Hubbell looked even more grim and stern than usual, and he answered questions in a manner that showed that his mind was tar away.

The lact i*, the committee has bnen receiving some very distressing reports of late, and is overwhelmed with imploring requests for money. The prospect is bad. Districts that were counted as surely Republican now report that it will take sweat and money to carry them, while the doubtful districts beseech Hubbell for aid of his peculiar kind to save them. Here are letters from Connecticut, in whiclr it is plainly stated that the State's delegation will be reversed, so that it will stand three Democrats to one Republican unless Hubbell helps liberally. Not so many f!i»'v:i«ds oome from New York, but Peuiusjivania holds out both hands, and, although it has already received a big proportion of the money, begs for more. Hubbell frowns as he learns that the chances are that the Democrats will capture Harmer's district iu Philadelphia, unless a sum of money, and not a paltry one, is furnished.

In Virginia it looks very squally. The latest reports indicate that Mahone is losing his grip, and if the Democrats had not nominated Massey, who was an original Repudlator, and is one now, they would have elected their man. Rut Mahone is not going to deliver any seven Administration Congressmen, as he promised, unless Hubbell furnishes more money. Elsewhere in the South the reports indicate .that the bottom has fallen out of the Chandler-Chalmers style of breaking down the regular Democracy, and the call is for money.

But from Ohio come worst reports. Hubbell Is brought face to face with the truth that there seems to be great danger there of an 1)374 tidal wave over again. Amos Townsend has run on here to tell the truth, and he frankly admits that ooth of the Cincinnati districts are lost, and probably the Marietta district. He also says that Frank Hurd '•ill be elected in the Toledo district Hubbell is urged by his love for the party to do all he can to prevent a Democratic delegation from coming here from Ohi'». There are better reports from Indiana than from some other States but it is the eame story all along the line.

No wonder Hubbell'sbeard whitens, and trouble writes its story on his face. A few weeks ago he proteased to believe that the Republicans would have the next House by an increased majority. He does not believe it now, and if it can be saved to tbe Republicans at all he will be content. There are some iadications that an attempt will so5n be made to secure large subscriptions trom capitalists and manufacturers, on the plea that if the Democrats carry the next House they will surely cut down the tariff list.

THE BANNER'S VIEWS.

The German Position on Prohibition.

In its issue for Saturday, the Banner printed the following article in continuation of its discussion with the Express. Tbe article appeared under tbe heading of: "Oh there is a great difference whose ox is gored," and was as follows:

Our contemporary of the Express does not only think so, but he says it. We have shown him that Col. Hudson and Mr. Lee, when they asserted that the socalled "people's sovereignty" was a Repub, ican principle, assorted something which was not true. Yesterday's Express admits the truth of our statement in the following:

The Ban net's parallel between the submissionists and the pro-s!avery party is quite parallel. It is very true that slavery men wanted to leave the slavery question to the states, particularly to slave states. They were willing to leave it to the people of Kansas especially at the time when they could run a few thousand voters over the liue from Missouri. But tbe action otthe Republican party in forcing the decision that the territories should! be admitted only as free soil states is a different thing from the settlement of amendments to the state constitution effecting various matters of the state's internal economy. It is admitted that some points are pertinent to interference by the national government, and others are not."

We are really glad of having induced our contemporary to finally admit, that the so-called popular sovereignty was not a a Republican principle, and we hope soon to bring liim about to admit that prohibition is wrong and therefore should be voted down. That prohibi.

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tion is a violation of personal rights, is admitted by prohibitionists thetiselvee. Col. Dobbins said last night, that this could not be helped, and personal rights had to give away if they came in conflict with tbe public welfare. About the same arguments were nsed by pro-slavery men. They insisted that slavery was a lawful institution, to free tbe slaves would be ruinous to tbe country, and to confine slavery to its tiien existing territory would be a great wrong—therefore tbe people had a right to say whether they wanted slavery or not.

We are indebted to our great Lincoln for overthrowing this false doctrine, although a grett many Republicans were in favor of it If the Republicans in our state had a leader like Lincoln, if we had Oliver P. Morton, things would be different and the Republican party would not be the tool of the prohibitionists. At that time such men tried to extend slavery) who never expressed themselves for or against it. Some said: "We dont care whether slavery is voted up or voted down," but at their hearts they thought different—they thought, "give us submission, and it will be easy to extend riavery." The prohibitionists do the same thing. They want submission at a special election, and they think they have a sure thing, although the constitution would have to be violated tea times. These men never express themselves for or against prohibition, but avoid the question by saying they are the servunts of tbe people, but at heart they are for prohibition. Our contemporary says that he has only the word of tbe Banner for it, that Messrs. Scbloss and Kester are against1 sumptuary laws." He has also, tlie word of these gentlemen, who have expressed themselves so in every speech they have made in this campaign. They are more manly than their Republican opionents, who wish to be servants only, and have no opinion of their own. They thtnk by dodging, ttiey will get further than by manly steps.

Our contemporary thinks submission to a special election will only mean prohibition when prohibitionists have a majority. That they will be more apt to have a majority in a special than in a general election, they know very well, HIHI the Express should know it too. Col. Dobbin?, last night, again lit the cat out of the bag. He expressed himself tor submission at a special election, liecause there would be no political excitement. This is true. In cilies, you may succeed in getting out a full vote, but in the couatry, all indifferent voters—ninetenths of whom weuld vote agains-t prohibition—will stay at home. There are very few indifferent voters among prohibitionists. At a special election there will be 100.000 voteless cust, and tbe prohibitionists will t»Ke advantage of this.

Our contemporary thinks that Messrs. Hudson and Lee will be elected in spite of the opposition of the friends of personal liberty. He will be greatly mistaken. The latter will not vote for man who does not oay whether prohibition is right or wrong. When the friends.of personal liberty throw their votes iuto the scales the Express will find that they weigh something.

Apropos—What is the opinion of our contemporary is he for, or against prohibition.

ACCIDENT AT ST. LOUIS.

A Number of Persons Injured by the Giving Way of a Section of Temporary Seats.

ST. LOUIS, October 4.—As the Veiled Prophets' procession was passing down Washington avenue last night, a section of seats erected between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets fell and seriously injured several persons. Most of the seat® were twenty feet high, and had been constructed to hold about three hundred persons, but double that number of men, women and children crowded on them, and they gave way under tbe weight. J. C. Love had a leg broken and his head and arms hurt \V. L. Morcom, a clerk in tbe Missouri Pacific railroad office, also had a leg broken and his back badly in jured his wife was also badly bruised Miss Van Amberg, a teacher in the public schools, was badly hurt C. W. Dorman was badly bruised about the legs and body Colonel A. R. Easton had a leg broken and was otherwise injured his wife, son and daughter were also more or less hurt: Miss Katie Zimmer man received a painful and perhaps serious iojury in the back. Several other persons received slighter injuries.

the Crops.

VIRGINIA TOBACCO.

PETERSBURG, VA., Oct. 3.—During the year ended October 1, 9,.00 hogsheads ot tobacco were inspected in this city as against 10,700 hogatoeads last year. The stock on bands is 3,000 hogsheads, of which 400 are lor inspection. The sales of loose tobacco during the year was 5,000,000 pounds.

DANVILLE, Oct. 3.—The tobacco association elected T. L. Brown president. The annual report slates the prospects of the

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crop is very flattering and pre

sents an inviting field to all branches of the trade. Reports from various sections of Virginia and North Carolina represent the quality and color equal to the crop of li&O, if not superior. The crop of Virginia is put at 90 per cent, of an average crop, and that of North Carolina full average.

TENNESSEE CROPS.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 2.—The commissioner of agriculture reports the following aver age of crops in the state for September: "Corn 175., cotton 104., sorghum 138., turnips 105., tobaccoll7., miliet 114., late Irish potatoes, 131. sweet potatoes, 127. apples 134., peaches 106., grape 99-, melons 113., garden products 137., buckwheat 108., peanuts 100., stock peas 125

A SMALL blaze caused by a defective flue occurred at 205 north Fourth street yesterday evening.

STARKNAKED.

The Conditio* i« Which 'Square Newsea, of Columbus, Paraded the Streets, ma $l,000Wager. Special to the Indianapolis Sentinel:

COLUMBUS, IHD., October 3.—A novel sensation occurred in Columbus to-day, wbich probably has no equal in the United States. Tbe particulars are these: Esquire David Newsom, a leading citizen of this place, lives in the eastern limit of the city, and his cosy little home was mortgaged to Frank Crump, the wealthiest man in Bartholomew county. For some time past Newsom has been depressed on account of not being able to pay off the mortgage, which was due. At noon to day the two men met at Palmer & Maynard's saloon. Newsom told Crump he couldn't pay him, whereupon Crump told him that if be (Newsom) would go home naked through the streets and return the same way he would be released of the mortgage of $983 upon his property. Whereupon Newson stripped stark naked and procured on open landau, in which he rode through the streets to his home. Here he dismounted and went into the house. Coming out he said to the driver," I'm here, ain't I?" and then jumped into the landau and was driven back to tbe place from which he started, where he again donned his clothes. Comparatively few people knew what the excitement meant. Many who saw him thought he had been shot and was being taken home. When the truth became known there was considerable consternation and amazement, which finally terminated in amusement. It is believed that Newson will get his $983 mortgage released, as Crump is an honorable man and in every way responsible. Beside the agreement was signed and $100 forfeit money put up. It is not known whether the office of the law will take the matter in hand or not.

THE COWBOY DUEL.

How Six and Six Fought it Out—One of the Most Remarkable Encounters on Record.

Particulars of the duel which the GAZETTE gave in outline in its telegraphic columns last week are given by the Denver Republican. Tlhe trouble arese,between Howard and Kelly, two cattle owners, wLOse droves' became mixed while on the trail. They agreed to settle it by picking six on aside of their cowboys, and place them on horse-back fifty yards apart, to give the word "fire," and let the result settle it. The proposition was hailed with delight by tbe men of each side, and volunteers were numerous. There was no time lost in preparing for the duel, which was to be the greatest affair of the kind ever known. The men of the opposing sides retired to their camps and coolly made preparations for the feast of death. Tbey groomed their horses, oiled and cleaned their revolvers, and putting their saddles on with care rode out to fight. Kelley's men were armed with Winchester revolvers, 38 and 44 caliber, long barrelled, and Howard's six carried Colt's improved. Each man knew his weapon and bis horse, and each were fully aware of the fact that the men standing so grimly in front of them were equally well equipped. The opposing duelists were drawn up in line facing each other at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The sight was one which tew men have looked upon. Fifty yards apart stood, like statues, two lines ot men. Horse and rider almost one. Every duelist grasping a huge, glistening revolver in each hand, with the reins in his teeth or hanging loosely, for these wild, fierce dare-devil riders of the south guide tlwir horses with their knees, as the scarcely more savage Indian does. Around about, carelessly in range of stray bullets, were tbe lriends of both parties, mounted on their horses watching the fight and to *ee that no advantage should be taken at either side the chief, who had seat tbeee men out to die. Over all brooded a deathlike silence, while on all the swelling, rolling, silent plain shone the gold of the bright September sun. If a painter could catch that picture it would be a thing for the coming civilization to wonder at. The man who was destined to create a whirlwind ot death started forward. At the first move there was a shiver of life along both lines, but it was not a shiver of fear. Each man straightened himself, grasped his pistols the firmer and singled out his opponent The umpire lifted bis hand and suddenly on the still air came the cry of doom, "tire!" At the word twelve horses bounded forward, and twelve pistol shots lang out. Three of Howard's men threw up their hands and fell from their horses, while only one of Kelly's men fell. Kelly's men, not heeding, their comrade's death, sped straight to ward the three men in front ot them.

The latter dropped their pistols in their bridle hands and pulled their horses up, while their five enemies came riding swiftly on, pouring a hail of bullets in from a pistol in either hand. The Howard men saw the odds. They were too great, and turning swiftly they ran, turning in their saddles as they flew and bravely returning the flie. In three brief minutes the duel was fought and won. and tour dead men lay upon the ground. Frank rode up to Howard and said: "Now you and I will settle with each other." "No," replied Howard, as he looked at tbe dead men, "I am satisfied." "Very well," said Kelly, and orders were given to exchange the cattle.

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BEBTHA'S TRIUMPH

A Bright and Readable Romance of Xngliah Life-

The Interesting History of an Opal King.

CHAPTER Vir.

Mrs. Dalton felt very dull without her daughters. She had not many resources, and had no very near neighbors, except a deaf old laay, who could never have been an amusing companion in her best days. She did not like walking out by herself, was tired of novels, and was altogether in a fretful and dissatisfied frame of mind.

The breakfast things had been cleared away, and she was just thinking what she should do with herself all the morning, when Sarah came to say that a laay had called, wishing to see her. "Who is it, Sarah?" she asked. "I don't know, 'um," Sarah replied. "She didn't give no name she said you wouldn't know her—a widow lady, 'um."

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said Mrs. Dalton. She followed her unknown visitor into the drawing-room, and saw before her a rather tall, fine-looking woman, richly dressed in black silk and crape. Iler figure and lower part of her face gave tlie idea of a woman still young, though her complexion was sallow. Her eyebrows were black and well definedi but her liair was quite gray, and drawn away in plain uands under a widow's cap. The crape fall of her bonnet partly shaded her face, and she wore blue spectacles. She bowed gracefully as Mrs. Dalton joined her.

Struck by her ladvlike appearance, Mrs. Dalton begged ner to be seatedShe took a chair that stood against thet window next to Mrs. Dalton's worktable, alleging a weakness of the eyesJ* as a reason wny she avoided having thei* light upon her face. °4I have taken the liberty of calling to inquire about the character of a servant—Ann Turner," she said, referring to a paper she held in her hand. "I ought to have waited for an appointment, I am aware but I am in haste, as I am about to leave town. This must be my excuse." "The character of a servant?" Mrs. Dalton repeated in surprise. "I am afraid there is some mistake—I am not parting with a servant." "Mrs. Dalton, of Garden House?'* said the stranger, interrogatively, again referring to her paper. "That is my name," returned Mrs. Dalton "but this is not Garden House. It is Ivy Cottage." "Oh, dear then I am afraid 1 have made a mistake," the stranger announced, but without offering to move from her seat. "I am so sorry to have intruded."

She sighed, and put her handkerchief up to her brow, as if weary. "Pray don't mention it—and dont hurry, said Mrs. Dalton. "You seem tired." "I am tired," the lady confessed. "I have been inquiring everywhere for Garden House and then I asked for Mrs. Dalton, and was directed here. Perhaps you could tell me where to find Garden House?" "I don't know of any such placet about here," returned Mrs. Dalton "nor did I know that any one of the same name lived in the neighborhood." "Dalton or Galton," saiof the lady— "the name is not very distinctly written. I asked for Galton first, and then, when the tradesman I inquired of mentioned Dalton, I thought that must be it. Seeing the large garden when the gate was opened, I felt sure I was right." "Yes, the garden is large—it covers nearly half an acre," communicated Mrs. Dalton, not sorry to indulge in a little chat. "It's an expense to keep up, or at least would be if it was properly kept in order, and I dare say would be worth a good deal for building on. But it is my own property, and the house is large enough for me and my two daughters. The only inconvenience is its distance from the gate." "I should imagine that must be an incovenience in wet weather or in winter said the stranger. "But it's a pretty house—the growth of ivy makes it so picturesque." "We have a back entrance to a lane, where a carriage can come down," observed Mrs. Dalton. "The house was originally a market-gardener's cottage. Most of the ground was sold and built upon, but this bit was left many of the old fruit trees are still standing. The old cottage is now the kitchen and servants "rooms the rest of the house has been added since, at different times." "Ah, indeed!" said the lady, as if much interested.

She was leaning her elbow upon the small table that stood close to the chair where she sat. Mrs. Dalton's usual arm-chair stood on the other side of the table, and here she seated herself, while she spoke. "I am so sorry I have been mistaken, the lady resumed. "I should have taken a servant from here with such confix dence." she added, casting an admiring look round. "What a trouble servants are!" "They are indeed!" Mrs. Dalton agreed, flattered by her visitor's implied compliment. "One of my servants has been with me upward of twenty years} she is an excellent cook, and an exceltrraf.wr.rthv woman. shr. bins

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