BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

ATTORNEYS.

TTORNEY at Lew 2f7.irt'lU!V UISm in tinis. Bioca. ' " '

X corner staiaIUjI.JwtTX saeCAETJST.

, rroBNEY AT JLAW. Timn, Ohio.

JusK4. B5AC UMAX.

AT LAW. Office ovsrATTORSXT Hank, Washingtonmat, Tiffin, Otilo. iiov.

rmi csontM. ruaua cbosdw.V. A F. I'MIUIi

TTORXEY8 AT LAW. Office oppoaUeX. the rirvl liaUoual But, Tima, viiio.

ITORKET ATLAW.offiee eeeoad sowA KaU, Exehane Bank Block, rBW aahiagtoa and Market at. MerM-l- y.

uriLrsu . KirKliATTOREY-AT-LAW,Ote-

eBlock, over

OW""Bowman

Crockery Store, with .lbsonPoa aingtoa.

linU LAJtMJI,AT LAW. Offlos UATTORNEY blOCfc, BMTly Opposite FlTSt

AaUoaal Bank, Tim, VBIO.April U. lsJL '

v ten. FAABiun.TfORN ITS AT LAW. OSes wver

i Ugh s clothing score, Tlffln, Ohio.

WM. . 0IMOX. B. 0 fUlJOTt6ibmi a rannmi,

1 TTORXET8 AT LAW, TlfB n, OhioXV fioe, opposite lialional Block.

JHI AIMIWI,VOTARY PUBLIC. Bloomvllle. Ohio, willi.1 give special mubum to tne purchaseua aaio of nttvuu, conveyancing, ate.

Offlet M his residence, 1b BMoomvliie.

B.C BOTH. J. U. EUWD.T.MT m IIMELT,

AT LAW, Tiffin, Ohio.ATTORNEYS Book tMare, oppositeilic Court HosM

Mm.IU, 171.

WABBBJI P. OILL BAKBISOS BOBLB.B BLOOM B. LCtU.

BU K1 LITTES.a TTORNEYH AT LAW. Binder'! Block

XX. nme.onio.aSl-W-l- y.

M. L. BUWIB,- a TTORKET AT LAW. Deial attenA Hon glvsn to all kinds of MilitaryClaims, Btck pay, Bounty, pensions, Ao.OffieeHi htUanil Exchange Ban Block,opposite Um Court House, lJHn uuo

Jan..17.

t. M. KEU,AT LAW, Notary PoblUATTORNEY Claim, and tianarai Inaor- -

bium link a Iran. umo. vmN in urum- -

mall' lilock, ppbslto th yint KaUouaiHank.

JanaU.

BTIEI at OWTII.TTORNEY8 AT LAW. Lcfal btulneai

V of ail klnoa, eonTeyanelns, axamlna-tlo-aof UUea, ei&, promptly attended to.

atnu obtained by direct application to thefatent omoa. SaUonal iucnans HankBalldlOB,

T. . KIJIT A.

Amaiican and rorelfa PatantaPROCURES HodeU and Drawings, BegoU-at- as

aaiaa of fataola, ete. Bpeelal attenUoato the purchaaa and sale of Seal Eatata,

Deeds and Mortcagos, porleetlufand making abstract of TlUea, At too

offica. Tiffin, O.Oct. 31, liSTltX.

SBwatSK CAMI1IA TTORKEY AND OODN8ELLOB ATA. LAW, and Interpreter la the (nrmu,French aHi ltaJlan languages before theetrU and Court of the Mtata. Aeioee study ad appUcatloa to these andother language. In a aojoura of Bts years1b France, uennany, fcwltaetland, Italy.Oreeea, byiia, Falastlne, TnrkeyPioper andEngland, will. It la believed, the baiter reeonuneno him in this branch of hia profaa-alo- n.

Offlos with Dr. Crawford.Feb. K

MEDICAL.

J. P. EIII1I1I, M.AND BUBO EON. OfflCSPHYSICIAN Bchlosser A Co.'s Dry

GbodsSlora, Tiffin, Ohio. Resldeuoa,Oreen- -neia street, near xieiaeioerc iouege.

H.1. i. HOSTHAS opened as off est la Prof. Rust's

on the corner of Market sad Jefferson streets, and is ready at all hour during day and night to attend to professionalcaii. stay ds consul tea in uerman or ng

1B-- U

H. C. WEXXS.rj OafEOPATHIO PHYSICIAN and Bar-J-tl

geoa. Office la Kircouer's Black ,oven oirs Hho Bio re, MctiB-i- y,

T. J. CstONISE, K.01 his professional services to the

oeoDie of l imn ana vicimtr. times oo--posite first Aauonau sux.

. B. SLSBTIST, M.S. T. J. UTKBS, BUB

MAStTIa at EJYEKA,and Burgeons. OfficeI)HYBICIANS Main street, ZllBa, O.

W. SUBTOTAst,rOsTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND

BUrMiEOa, Tuna,tnio. umoe nounfrmn to 10 A. M and from 1 to 4 f. mBatordays from 1(1 A. M. to I P. M. Qffloeover Bumklrk (grocery store.

April U.

WILLIAM J. CaVAWFwslB, K. k1JCLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND BURGEON,Fl offlos la Empire Block,over Wllllard'sGrocery store. Thankful for patronage dur--ng the past three years, and will sonilnue

to serve the public la all tranche of theMedical Profession. Residence, Perry BU,wo doors west of Washington.Not. It, 1S71.-1-T.

A. A. FKXTMAJI, JE. JD

AND 8UBOEON, Soctb-we- stPHYSICIANMarket and Jefferson streets,pposit the Episcopal church, office 2d doorn JeffersoB street, solicits and hopes to

merit a liberal patronage, having theof fifteen years experience in East-sr- n

fennsylvama and over three years inflffln, and being familiar with the Englishand aiermaa langoagea. Bpeelal attendancegiven to surgery, diseases of women andehildra Medicine furnished when desired

DENTISTS,Dr. C C BEII.WiBl.

SCKQEON DENTIST. Offlos la Empirethe Pennsylvania Store.

BEI, W. KAKTIN.Offlos over First NationalDENTIST. Tiffin, Ohio. All oparationa

nrst-elas- s, and work warranted. Laughingbas used for the painless extraction of teeth.Work done at as low a price as can be hadelsewhere, for arst-c'as- s work.

raeUNCI s BATFwKD,OURGICAL AND MECHANICAL DEN--O

TiSTd. Offloe on Washington BU, overbuaktrk err Blore, 1st door leading toTunisoa A Boa's Photograph Gallery, Tiffla,Ohio.

DA I. M. KljrNABIAS" .

removed his Dental Office to his newHAS over Vollmer Kirchner's Cloth--ug Store, where be intends doing all kindsf Dentistry la the most skillful manner.

BuDerlor teeth in stria, onallty and finisheaa be had at my office. Bpeeial attentionpaid to the preservation ol natural tenth.Ail work warranted.

n2s-l- yr

HOTELS.HATS HOUSE.

W. REED Proprietor. Fostorla. O.w Newly refitted and will be kept inme oeat styie.

IK1WHAI HOUSE.aTyets, Proprietor, Tiffin, O. Full

for Commercial Travelersas well as for the pnblle generally.

a2-l-y

TIFFIN HOCBK.

GEINXEBV Proprietor, Market BL, Tlf--The house has been thor-

oughly overhauled, has good stabling, and Isprsparsa to iunusn toe traveling public wiu

i w soou style

MISCELLANEOUS

C. BTTXKS,CARPENTER AND JOINER. Will take

V OoauacU to erect any kind of boild- -IBS.

JMATHU KABSHIBB,BixxurvTLLX, O.

all kinds of Fnraltura and sells atKEEPS prices.Deo. 26,

rUILEPP KMItI,NOTARY PTJBLIO and Dealer la Books,

and Stationery. Cider Vln-5- 0hsn bouth of Court Honae, Mark-

et street, TlfBa.Oct. &, IK 1.--1 y.

LOOXIS as NYMAJf,of Steam Eh rises'MANUFACTURERS Millbawing MarnesT

Iron and Woouea Beam PmwsTRoad Bcran-Bric- kMahines,Ctolumns7capsand8Uls for Building. All kin d of CaaUnr andBeaairiag dons to orUer. Market Su,tlaja,

JAJUB BCBOU,CALEB la Batter, Eces, Lard, Poultry.D asdaJl kinds of Produce, tr which hepays the HIGHEST PRICE IN CASH.

Farmers will do well to call at his room InEmpire Block under Pennsylvania store.Empire Block. aalyr

SATFELI. at BAJUaWXN,1 rmumnns or Tin1 CAION CBTBI.X.b Tuhhn.nl. Ad Instablevaowss ttaek.jaand Sleds, Slaw cuttenvanaall kinds ot Turned Work. Sooth Endw um anogs, luan, O. JI-l- y

3K4XC. SJLALL.ARCHiTBCT, Tlffln, O. Plan and Bpeetfl- -.

building; ofaU AlndVfur- -iffTZT?"--1 at reasonable

PIHWm ws wis aSDia. wiLB Artaivwai A T .eAshaassor addressed by mall will receive promptattention. Mar. r.

J. B. BOCKWETLEa. ADA PEBEBEaOEB.PACK WKILER EKMM,

GENERAL DUILDER8 AND OONTRArand DweUingsT Siieiseations and Drawins fumtaheu at reasonslow rates. "7 Ira., given, jtu- -dress at Tiffin, Ohio. als-l-y

SCCVBES CRAKBERLAINA BCHiTELT AND GENERAL BUILD-A- .

ER, will take contract for putting asBlocks, pweiUiigs, stc., or will oversee suchwork. Drawia (a, Drafta. Plans, etc-- for ev-ery desert ptic& made and furnished on loirterms, lusuaseies, No. 142 WaahlngloB

O.Jaa.7la,0tM-l- T.

TIFFIK RIBUNE.TERMS, S2 00 PER YEAR. TIFFIN, OHIO, THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 26, 1S74. The

CABBIAGE AST) WAGOS

14.

MANUFACTORY

H. S. WBNNBJRs

JKFFERMOM 81 TIFFIMO.

CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES

WAGONS AND SLEIGHS

Of erery deseripuoa kept on oacd oiMr Cmrrlaaea. NUda),

Bprlna Waonsand Bielvhsaiemadeott malrrla.. auid a r enoal la style to too

Best in the Market

All of the latest and moat valuableprovemenu areas la the manniaetarasay Tohkilssi, and l

DEFY COMPETITION

aoth la cheapness and darabUtyi

SABYEN'S PATJiBT WHEEL

And all other late ImDroremests. keen isfolly ap with the limes, will be foundmy manufactory.

The attention of the pnblle is respectfullyinvited to my work, and they are solicitedto call and examine my stock: before porchasing elsewhere. H. a WEMXXB.

Oct, t Ww-l- v

ORGANIZED AS A NATIONAL BAKEIN ISC

FIRST HiTIOiilL B1ECK,

Of Tiffin, Ohio.'.

CapIUl phii in and Surplus - - $120,000

BENJAMIN TOMB, PresldeBtJOHN T. BUBS, - CashierT. B. TOMB, Asst Cashier

VLREC70B&.

BaJU.TosTB, JodhT. Em,Edit Eiiiit, H. o. BpatthR. a. PBjnrrjfOToji, Gbo. R. HVssi,

TsTOXAS B. TOSTB.

BecciTM DepoeiU and psyg interestthereon.

Discounts Paper.

BUYS AND BELLS

Specie, Gorerameit . JfafeAlt CITY

I BAFTS FK BALK available la anypart of the United States and Europe,

NOTES secured by mortgags or otherwisenegotuweu.

KTJDEE & PEEYCaalUfil MAKTJFACTXRZBA.

CARRIAGES, HlGDIiSI

TOP BIGGIES,

OPE BUGGIES,

And t ery kind of Road Vehicles on hand.or maae to oraer.

We Use the Best Material

And our Work is equal to the Bestf la thkiarast.

SARVEN'S PATENT WHEEL,

And all other lata and valuabls lmDrovs- -menta, are need la the manufacture of ourv enicies, v e purpose always to maaufao--ure

Latest Styles of CarriagesAnd defy eom petition, hoth la Oheapness

KXfU&Ufi PKOXRIT mXIBXO TO.

Room and Shop oa Market street, westHU.V1 Danausay itiver.June 16. ls7L-- ti ETJDKR A FRET.

a

J. T. CROCKS & CO.

are prepared to furnish

Hard or Soft Coaleither by the

Car Load or Ton.

CkeitBit, lit sad Crat litcraelte

la Largs Quantities constantly en hand.

Also keep oa hand

ALL KINDS OF WOOD

LOCATION On tbs Mansfield.Coldwmtor tt Lavke Michigan Railroad,oetween rortiana ana ferry srreeta.

Prices reasonabl.

Ws solicit ths patronag of ths puhllo.Lsav ordsrs at Hsrshlaert Drug Btora.

J. T. Craoh s as C)., TUsa, O.ass-t- r

B. SCHMITSRESTAURANT

Good Laser BeerBEST OF

tewfo snd Domestic Wines,

AND

PURE LIQUORS I

Pnatantly kept pn hand. Good Meals acidT '"nuasj at ailJaaaaVUi 171

The Favorite Home Bemedy.This anriTalled Sonthera Bemedy is war--

rsDtednotto contain a single particle ofan;vi,or ut lninnoui mineral hpstance, but Is

PURELY VEGETABLE.Containing those Sontbern Boots and Herbs,wnicn an A rrorioence nas placea incountries where Liver Iisease moat prevailIt will est re all BHswatees eatsieeal sy INiwgssiBtef tsto Adveraaisl Bowels.BlBBOu'Uur BeciUtor,crKe4IelBeIsemlnent'e a Family Medicine; and bybeinc keDt ready for immediate resort willsave many an hour of ufler1ng and many aooiiar in time ana oociora oiiia.

After over rort Yean' trial it Is still rethe ceiving the most unqualified testimonials

UJ its virtues iron persona oi ins uigneatcnarmewr and responsioiuiy. eminent pjyslemsseom med rtas the moat EFFECT UALbPECIEICfor DvsDeMiaor IndiaestlonArmed with this Antidote, all climates and

I chan res of water and tear may be facedwithout fear. As a Remedy in MalariousFevers. Bowel Complaint. Restlessness.Jaundice, Naaaeaw It has no equal. It isthe Cheapest. Purest and Best Family Medldue in Uit world, laanufaotured only by

J. H. ZEJLIV A COMacon, Oa and Fblladelphla.

Price, tun. Hold by all drngglsts.

TIFFIN BREWERY!

I

TlffTn, Olalo.

C. Mucllei?, Prop.

Breweries on Biver Street.

Having fitted op my Breweries with all tbsbest of the

Modern Improvements,

I am now prepared to famish the publicwith

LAGER BEER,Second to None in the State.

Myvaults

are largesod cool, and

capable of hold-ing a very large

stock, which will en-able me to fill all orders,

howsver large, at boms or froma distance, promptly and

satisfactorily An eighth,quarter, half or

whole bar-rels.

"Orders from a distance will ha nromntly attended to by addressing

C. MUELLER,. , r Tiffin, O.

sU-- U

Tiffin Savinirs Bank.

Capital. 3100,000

OFFICE IN OR OSS' BLOCK

JOHN O, GROSS, PresidentG. W. BACH MAN, - . - .Vice-Preside- nt

DALLAS P. DILDINE, - - - - - Cashier.JAS. A. BLAIR, Asst, CashierC. MUELLER, Jr Teller

DIRECTORSH. RUST, J. G. GROSS,O. W.BACH MAN, J. A. BLAIR,E. JONES, EDW'D S WANDER,LL.8TJOHN, J. F. MARQUARDT,N. G. HAT WARD,D. P. DILDINE, JOHN NELIGH,

O. W. GREI8.

Special attention paid to the receiving; ofSavings Deposits.

In the Savings Department, Deposits fromTEN CENTS and upwards received, payinginterest on sunt,

la ths General Banking Department, ageneral banking business is transacted, laeluding the boring and selling of Govern.merit Bonds and other securities. Gold Cou-pons, Silver and Gold Coin, Mortgage Notes,Drafts oa Nev York and all poluta In En-rop-

Gives to Depositors Certlfleatea of Depositdrawing Interest,

Accounts of Farmers and Citizens solicited.

To Farmers and Stack Dealers!

For the Ready Relief of Diseased Horsesand Cattle, Use

H. K. Hersliiser'snrpROVED

Condition Powders,For BSMTjl mmm CATTLE which are

guaranteed to give satisfaction in Hide-bound. Loss of Appetite, Coughs,

Colds,' Founder, Distemper,Heaves and all Diseases that

require continued treat-ment.

1

John KirchnerMaantactnrerof and Dealer In

BOOTS AND SHOESKa. , Market SC. TiCfla,

HAVE ea hand at all times a completestock of ths.

Best Eastern WorkOf Boots, Shoes and Gaiters of every description, and I eaa sell cheaper than, anynous in Tunn.

Particular attention given to ;CUBT0MWORK.May sk. U7L-I-T. JOHN KJRCHNKB

a. HOY?,WHOLESALE DEALER IN

Elack Walnui Legs and Lumter.

STAVES

Offlos oa Market Street, 1Opposite ths Possuffkos,

n --ixr

TIFFIN TKIBUNE.OrPICK: Km floor, Wat Market Street

O.T. LOCkk. Car. ucii.LOCKE Sc BROTHER,

BDrrOBS ABTD rBOPAfSTORS.

PUBLISH SO EVERY

THURSDAY EVEyiXG.

T ABYEBTIMEKH-T- he Trlewae kaalarger elrealattosi thasi the rssa

htaesl BasBber of atartasT saBecrlara(e aay TWO papers la the ewaaty.

lots ride ClrciUtloi,. 2232

jev Blmonth, f 1 00: Three months. 60 cents.

ADVERTISING The Tbibuxb as an advertising medium has no superior. It haslarge circulation, and Is read by a thrifty.energetic class of people. Advertisementsinserted as low as la anr first-cla- ss paper,

From the Russian of Alexander Serguevitch

Poushkin.]

The Pistol Shot.I.We were cnrtered at . Thedaily routine of an officer in tbe armyla not unknown. jJniis anl the ridlog-scho- ol In the morninK : dinner atbe commandant's quarters or inJewish eating.hoase. and cards andpunch in tbe evening, constitute tbeday's work. There was no society at

. nor were there any marriageable girls : we used to meet at eachother's rooms, where only men inuniform were to be seen.

One civilian, however, was admitted within our circle. lie might havereached tbe age of andwe therefore looked upon him as being greatly onr senior in years. Hislarge experience secured to him a certain amount of deference, and hisusual moroseness, bis stern and sarcastic disposition, exercised a powerrui lnnaence over our youthful imagtnations. His past career seemedshrouded in mystery. Though bearing a foreign name, he was apparently a JKUBsian. Me nad served at onetime in the Hussars, and had evenbeen fortunate in professional advancement : none of us knew the reason why he had retired from the service and taken up bis abode in thiswretched neighborhood, where helived pennriously, and yet extrava-gantly ; be invariably went out onfoot, and be was always seen in a blacksurtout the worse for wear, but at tbesame time ae kept open bouse for allthe officers of our regiment. Truthto tell, two or three dishes, cooked byan old pensioner, constituted his dinner, but, on the other hand, champagne flowed at his table. His circumstances and his income were unknown, and none of us presumed toask any questions about either. Hisonly books were works connected withthe military service and some novels,which he willingly lent, never askingto have them returned, but neitherdid he give back those which he hadborrowed. His chief pastime con'slated in pistol practice. The walls ofhis apartment were well riddled andperforated like a honey-com- b. Avaluable collection ot pistols formedthe only luxury of his humble habitation. The degree of perfection he hadattained in tnia art was inconceivable,and had be been required to shoot ata pear on any one's head, not one ofour fellows would have hesitated tooffer himself. Our conversation oftentouched on the subject of dueling.fcsiivio (as A snail name him ) neverjoined in it ; and when asked whether he had ever had occasion to fight,would answer drily that he had ; buthe entered upon no details, and it wasevident that these and similar questions were aistasteiui to mm. weconcluded that the recollection ofsome unfortunate victim to thisdreadful accomplishment troubled hisconscience, the idea of cowardicenever even suggesting itself. Thereare people whose exterior alone suffl- -

to disarm sncn suspicions. Anunexpected occurrence disconcertedus all.

Some ten of us were one day diningwith Silvio. We drank as usualthat is, excessively and after dinnerwe endeavored to prevail upon ourhost to be the banker in a game offaro. For some time he persisted indeclining, for he seldom played, butat length he ordered the cards to bebrought, threw fifty ducats on thetable, and commenced to deal. Weall took our places and tbe game be-

gan. Silvio was wont to keep tbestrictest attention upon such occasions, never discussing or explaininganything. II the punter chanced tomake a mistake, he either paid up thebalance immediately or noted thesurplus. We were already aware ofthis, and therefore never interfered,But of our number there was a youngofficer who had lately joined. Hetook part in the game, and in a fit ofabsence bent down one corner toomany. Silvio took up the chalk andrectified the score, as was his custom.Tbe officer, thinking be was mistaken, began to explain matters. ' Silyiocontinued dealing in silence. The of-ficer, losing patience, rubbed out whatto him appeared unnecessary, tsilvio,taking up the chalk, again markedthe score. The officer, excited withwine, and by the game and tbe laugh- -terof his comrades, imagined himselfcruelly oneuaea, and in r is passion lielifted a metal candlestick oil' the table,and threw it at Silvio, who had barely time to evade the blow. We feltconfused. Silvio rose, and with firein bis eyes, said : "Please to walk out,sir, and thank your stars that this hashappened under my root."

We did not doubt the consequences;and we looked upon our new comradeas a dead man. He walked out, de-claring himself ready to answer forthe affront in such manner as tbebanker might elect. The game wascontinued for a few moments longer,but, feeling bow little our host'sthoughts were in it, we left, one byone, and repaired to our quarters, dis-cussing the possibility of a speedy va-cancy.

When we met in the riding schoolon tbe following day, we immediately inquired of each other if our poorEnsign was still alive. When he him-self appeared, we greeted him, puttingthe same question. He replied thathe had heard nothing of Silvio as yet.This surprised us. We went to Silvio,and found him in the yard, sendingbullet after bullet into an ace of card,which he had fixed to the gate. Hereceived us as usual, and did notallude to the event of the precedingevening. Three days elapsed, and theEnsign still lived. We asked in astonishment, "Can it oe possible thatSilvio will not fight ?" Silvio did notfight. A very slight explanation sat-isg-ed

him, and peace was restored.Such conduct might nave injured

him excessively in the- - estimation ofyouth. The want of pluck is whatyoung men excuse least ; for theygenerally consider it the highest ofhuman virtues one that covers amultitude of sins ! However, littleby little, all was forgotten, and Silvioregained his former influence.

I alone could not become reconciledto him. Being naturally of a romanticturn of mind, I had, more than anybody, attached myself to tbe manwhose very existence was an enigma,and who appeared to me to be tbehero of some mysterious event. Heliked me at least it was with mealone that he laid aside his nsual cut-ting, observations, andthat he conversed upon various subjects with perfect good nature and rarepleasantness, uuti could not. subsequently to that unfortunate evening, rid myseii or tne idea that bishonor had been tarnished, and that itwas bis own doing that tbe stain hadnot been removed. This thought pre-vented my feeling toward him as Ihad hitherto done, and I felt ashamedto look upon him. Silvio was far tooclever and too shrewd not to noticethis and not to divine the cause. Heappeared hurt, and I fancied that Ibad more than once detected a wishon his part to come to an understan ng

with me ; but I avoided each op-portunity, and Silvio withdrew.Thereafter, I only met him in thepresence or my comrades, and our for-mer intimacy came to an end.

Tbe busy Inhabitants of a capitalcan have no conception of the manyexcitements so familiar to those wholive in small towns or in villages forexample, tbe looking out for the peri-odical post-da- y; on Tuesdays and Fri-days our Kegimental Office wascrowded with officers; some expectingremittances, some letters, and somenewspapers. Letters and parcels wereopened on the spot, news communi-cated, and the office presented themost animated appearance. Silvio'sletters were addreseed under cover toonr regiment, and he was therefore

usually present Upon one of theseoccasions a letter wan hsnded to him,tbe seal of which he broke with a lookof the greatest impatience. His eyesbrigh tened up as he perused it. Theofficers were themselves too much en-gaged to notice anything. "Gentle-men," said Silvio, "circumstances re-quire me to leave without delay; I gothis night, and hope you will not re-fo- se

to dine with tne for the last time.I expect you also," he continued,turning to me. "I expect you with-out fail." With these words he has-tened out, and we shortly dispersed,having agreed to meet at Silvio's.

I arrived at the appointed hour, andfound nearly the whole of my brotherofficers. Silvio's movables were allpacked, and little remained but thebare and battered walls. We satdown to dinner; our host was in highspirits, and his cheerfulness was soonparticipated in; tbe corks fiew inces-santly, onr glasses frothed and sparkled unceasingly, and we wished thetraveler, with all sincerity, God speedand every bletsing. It was alreadylate when we rose. While the capswere being sorted, Silvio, biddingeveryone "good-bye- ," took me by thehand and detained me, just as I wasupon the point of leaving. "I mustspeak to you," said he in a low voice.I remained.

The guests had left; being alone, wesat opposite to even other, and silent-ly began to smoke our pipes. Silviowas careworn, and there were no lon-ger any traces of his affected cheerful-ness. The pallor of his somber face,bis sparkling eyes, and the densesmoke issuing from his mouth, gavemm a truiy demonical Iook. Severalminutes passed away, and Silviobroke silence:

"We may perhaps never meetagain," said he; "I wish to have anexplanation with you before we part.You must have noticed how little Ivalue the opinion of the world, but Ilike you, and I feel that it would preyupon me were I to leave an unjust im-pression respecting myeelf on yourmind."

He stopped and began to refill hisemptied pipe: I remained silent withlowered eyes.

"lou thought it strange," be con-tinued, "that I did not demand satis-fa- ct

on from that tiosv fool. RYou will doubtless own that, the rightto cuooee weapons oeing mine, bis lirewas in my hands, my own beinc almost beyond the reach of danger. Imight ascribe this forbearance to puregenerosity, but I will not deceive you.Had it been in my power to punishR without risking my own life inthe least degree, I would by no meanshave let him off."

I looked at Silvio in surorise. andwas completely taken aback by sucha confession. Silvio went on:

That's just it. I have no rlirhc inimperil my life, I received a box onthe ear six years aeo. and mv enemvstill lives."

My curiosity was thnrnnch'vawakened. "You did not fight him,"asked L "Circumstances probablyparted you ?"

"A did light him," answered Silvio ;"and here is the memorial of our du-el."

Silvio rose and took outof a liaUhoTa red cap ornamented with a gold tas-sel and braid (what the French wouldcall bonnet de police); he put it on; itbad a bole about an inch from itsedge.

You know." continued Kilvln."that I served in the Hussars.My disposition is known to vou. Iam accustomed to take the lead, butiu ujjr eariy uays it was S passion. Atthat time practical iokea wr in fau.ion, and I was the greatest scamp inthe whole army. We prided ourselvesupon our drinking powers; I outdidthe famous BurzolT, whom DenisDavidoff has sung. Duels took placewaniauiiy in our regiment, l tooka part in all of them, either as a witness or as a principal. My comradesidolized me, and tbe regimental com- -mauuers, woo were constantly changing, looked upon me as an nn avoidable evil.

"I was thus auietlv rthst. u f nrh.iciiuy i enjoying my popularity, whenmere joined us a wealthv vonrh. amember of a well-know- n family (I donot wish to mention names). Keverin my lire have I met such a favoredcniid or fortune! Imagine to yourself, youth, talent, good looks, themost exuberant cheerfulness, themost undaunted courare. a hiah.it .t. ? t . oBuuuumg name, weaitn to which heknew no bounds, and vou will formsome idea of the impression his pres-ence produced among us. My pre- -cuimeiiun received a cnecR. Dazzledby my reputation, he would havesought my friendship, but I receivedmm cuiuiy, ana ne turned from mewithout any show of reeret. I beiranto hate him. His success in onr reirl- -ment and in the society of ladiestnrew me into complete despair. Isought opportunities for a quarrel, butuj y epigrams were answered by epi- -grams, wmcn always seemed to memore unexpected and more stingingthan my own; they were of courseimmeasurably more lively. He wasfacetious; I was vicious. At last. nr- -on the occasion of a ball given by aPolish gentleman, seeing that he wasthe object of attention of all the ladiesand especially of tbe hostess herself,wuu was an aiiv OI mine. 1 whisnpred to him some grossly rude remark.tie warmed up, and gave me a boxon tbe ear. We flew to our swords.The ladies fainted, we were separated,out mat same night we drove off tongnt a duel.

I he day was breaking. T utnnd attoe appointed spot, attended by myturee seconds, i awaited with inex-pressible patience the arrival of myuppouem. inesunnaa already risen, and its rays were gathering heatI observed him in the distance. Hewas on foot, in uniform, wearinc hissword, and accompanied by one sec--ohu. wewaiKea on to meet him.He approached, holding in his handhis cap, which was full of cherries. aI was to have fired first, but my ragewas so great that I could not relv noon the steadiness of ray hand, and, togain time, I conceded to him the firstsnot. My opponent would not con-sent to this. It was decided that weshould draw lots; he, with his usualgood luck, won the toss. He aimed,and the ball went through my cap.It was now my turn. His life was inmy hands at last. I looked eagerlyat him, trying to detect even a shadow of uneasiness. He stood coveredby my pistol, selecting the ripestcherries out of his cap, and spittingout tbe stones, which nearly reachedme as they fell. His coolness exas-perated me. What is the use.thoueht

, of depriving him of bis life, whenbe values it so little? A wickedthought flitted across my mind. Idropped tbe pistol. You are notthinking of death now,' said I; 'youprefer to enjoy your breakfast ; I donot wish to disturb you !' 'You donot disturb me in the least,' said he,'please to fire sway; but, by the way,that is just as you please: vour fireremains with you; I am always readyand at your service !' I turned to theseconds, declaring I did not intend toproceed at present, and thus our meet-ing

isended.

"I quitted the service and came tothis place. But not a day has sincepassed without a thought of ven-geance. Now my time has come."

b:lvio drew out of his rocket thletter he had that morning received,and banded it to me. Somebody(probably tbe person intrusted withthe care of his business matters) Iwrote word to him from Moscow that to

certain matndual was soon to beunited in lawful wedlock to a youngand beautiful girl.

"You guess," said Silvio, "who ismeant by this certain tndividuaf. Igo to Moscow. We shall see whetherhe will meet death as coolly on tbeeve of his marriage as he once await-ed it at his meal of cherries !"

Silvio rose at these words, threwhis cap upon the floor, and paced the Iroom to and fro like a tiger in biscage. I had listened to him in si-

lence ; strange and conflicting feel-ings had taken possession of me.

Tbe servant walked in and report-ed the horses ready. Silvio pressed Imy hand warmly; we embraced eachother. He took his place in tbe tele-ga, wherein lay two boxes, one con-taining bis pistols, the other his nec-essaries. We bade each other good-b- v

once more, and the horses wereoff.

Several years had elapsed, and my I;private affairs necessitated my set-tling in a poverty-stricke- n little vil-lage in tbe district of N . Thoughoccupied with the duties of landlord, Icould not help silently sighing aftermy former rackety and reckless ex-istence. I fonnd it so difficult to setaccustomed to spend tbe long, dis-mal spring and winter evenings insuch complete seclusion. By chatting with the mayor, or going over!

(new bnildinn In nroo-reM-- I man. I

aged somehow to drag through tbe 1

day up to the dinner hour; tut I lit-erally knew not what to do with my-self at dusk. I had real the limitednum'ier of books which I had foundon the book-shelv- es and in the lumber room until I knew them by heartAll the stories which the housekeep-er Kirilovna knew had been told meover and over again. I grew wearyof listening to tbe peasant women'ssongs, aud might have had recourseto sweet liquors, but they made myneaa acne ; and I confess that I fear-ed I might become a drunkard froma feeling of wretchedness that is tosay, the most wretched of drunkardsof which I saw a number of instancesin our district

I had no near neighbor, if Icept two or three of tbe wretchedfellows, whose conversation consistedchifcny or hiccoughs and sighs. Soli-tude was more endurable. At last Idecided upon going to bed aa early aspossible, and npon dining as late aapossible; in this way I contrived toshorten tbe evenings and add to tbelengiuonne day which A spent Inuseful occupations.

Four versts from me lay a valuableestate neiongiug to the Countess JS. ;it was occupied by tbe agent only ;tbe Countess had visited it but once,and that in the first year of tier marriage, when she bad not staved overa month. During the second year ofwj Bei-iuio-n rumors were currentthat tbe Countess and her husbandwere coming to spend the summer.They really did arrive about the beginning of June.

Tbe appearance of s well-to-- do

neighbor Is an important event torustics. Landlords and tenants speakof it two months previously and forthree years subsequently. I confessthat, so far as I was concerned, thepresence of a young and beautifulneighbor seemed a matter of consid-erable importance to me. I burnedwith impatience to see her, and be-

took myself, therefore, after dinner,the first Sunday subsequently totheir arrival, to pay my respects totheir excellencies, as their nearestneighbor and most devoted of serv-ants.

A footman showed me into theCount's library and went to announceme. The spacious apartment was fur-nished with the greatest possible lux-ury; the walls were lined with book-cases, each of which was surmountedby a bronze bust; over the marblechimney-piec- e was placed a largemirror; the floor was covered withgreen cloth and spread with carpets.Having lost all habits of luxury inmy poor retreat, and having longsince ceased to be familiar with the ef-fects produced by tbe riches of others,I became timid, and awaited tbeCount with a certain trepidation, likea provincial petitioner expetlng tbeapproach of a minister. The doorsopened, and a handsome man cf

came in. The Count ap-proached me with frankness andfriendliness. I endeavored to mustercourage and to explain tbe object ofmy call; but he anticipated me. Wesat down. His easy and agreeableconversation soon dispelled my awk-ward shyness; I had already resumedmy usual manner, when suddenly tbeCountess entered, and my perturba-tion became greater than before. Shewas beautiful indeed. Tbe Count in-troduced me; I wished to seem to beat my ease, but tbe more I tried tbemore awkward did I feel. My newacquaintances, wishing to give metime to recover, and to feel myselfmore at home, conversed together,dispensing with all etiquette, thustreating me like an old friend. I hadrisen from my seat in tbe meanwhile,and was pacing the room inspectingthe books and pictures. I am nojudge of paintings, but one there waswhich specially attracted my atten-tion. It represented a landscapeinSwitzerland; but I was struck, not bytne beauty or the artist's touch, butbecause it was perforated by two bul-lets, one hole being just above theother.

"This is a good shot," said I, turn-ing to the Count.

"Yes," said he; "a very remarkable shot Do you shoot well ?" hewent od,

"Pretty well," I replied, overjoyedthat tbe conversation had turned up-on a subject of interest "I mean Icould not miss a card at thirty paces;of course, when I know the pistols."

"Indeed," said tbe Countess, with alook of great attention; "and you, mydear, could you hit a card at thirtypaces ?"

"Some day," answered the Count,"we shall try. I was not a bad shotin my time, but it is now four yearssince I held a pistol."

"Oh," remarked I, "that being tbecase, I do not mind betting that yourExcellency will not be able to hit acard at twenty paces even. Pistolshooting requires daily practice. Iknow this by experience. I used tobe considered one of the best shots inour regiment. It so happened oncethat I bad not touched a pistol for awhole month; my own were under-going repair, and will your Excellen-cy believe it, when I took to shootingagain, I missed a bottle four succes-sive times at twenty paces? Ourriding-maste- r, a sharp, amusing fel-

low, happening to be present criedout: 'I say, old boy, thou canst notlift thy hand agatnst the bottle, eh?'mo, your excellency, it is a practicethat ought not to be neglected, if onedoes not wish to become rusty at itThe best shot I ever happened to comaacross practiced every day, and wouldnre at least three times before dinner.This was a rule with him, as was bisglass of vodka."

The Count and Countess appearedpleased at my having become talkative.

"And what kind of a shot was he?"asked the Count

Of that sort your Excellency, thatif he happened to see a fly on tbe wall(you are smiling, Countess, but it istrue, indeed), when he chanced to see

fly, he wocld call out, 'Kooska, mypistol !' Kooska brings mm a loadedpistol. Bang! and there is the flyflattened to the wall !"

That was wonderful," said thePnnnf What waa hia n m o"

"8ilvio, your Excellency.""Silvio?" exclaimed he, jumping

up. "You knew Silvio ?"Knew tiim: or course, your ex

cellency. We are friends; he wasconsidered by the regiment as beingquite one of ourselves; bat it is nowfive years since I beard anything ofbim. lour excellency appears alsoto have known him?"

"I knew him knew him very well.Did he ever relate a very strange occurrence to you ?"

x ous excellency cannot possiblymean a box on tbe ear, which someyoung scamp gave him at a ball ?"

"And did be name tnat scamp toyou?"

'No, your Excellency, be did not;but your Excellency," continued I,the truth beginning to dawn uponme "I beg your pardon I was notaware can it be yourself?"

1, myself," answered tbe count,with an exceedingly perturbed coun-tenance, "and the perforated picture

the reminiscence of our last meet-ing."

'Ob! pray, dear." said the Countess,"pray do not speak of it I dreadhearing the story."

No," replied be: "I shall relate thewboleofit He knows bow 1 offended his friend : let bim now alsoknow how Silvio took hi revenge;

Tbe Count bade me be seated, andlistened with the liveliest curiositythe following recital:"I was married five years ago. The

first month, tbe honeymoon, wasspent in this village. It is to thisbouse tnat 1 am indebted for tne nap-pie- st

as also for one of tbe saddestmoments of my life.

"We were out riding one evening;my wife's horse became unmanagea-ble; she got frightened, gave me herbridle, and set out homeward on foot.

saw upon entering the stable-yar- d atraveling tel(f)a, and was informedthat a gentleman, who had refused togive his name, and had simply aaidthat he had some business to transact; was waiting for me in tbe library.

entered this room, and in the twi-light saw a man covered with dustand wearing a long beard. He wasstanding by tbe fireplace. I approached him, trying to recall tomind bis features. Thou dost not re-cognize me, Count' said he, withtrembling voice. 'Silvio!' exclaimed

and I confess I felt my bair standon end. 'Yes it is I,' he continuedtbe shot remains with me; A havecome to discbarge my pistol; art thou aready." Abe pistol protruded out oibis side pocket I measured twelvepaces, and stood there, in that corner,begging him to fire quickly, beforemy wife returned. He hesitated; heasked for lights. Candles were broughtIn. A shut the door, gave orders tnatno one should come in and againbeezed him to fire. He took out hispistol, and proceeded to take aim; I

was counting the seconds; I thoughtot oer. uoe dreadful minute passed !Silvio let his arm drop. 'I regret,'said he, 'that my pistol is not loadedwith et U heavy.lhis appears tome not a duel, butmurder; I am not accustomed to aimat an uu armed man; let us beginanew ; let us draw lota who is to havethe first fire.' My head swam; I sup-pose I was not consenting; at lastanother pistol was loadeo; two bits ofpaper were rolled up; be placed themin the cap I had once shot through; Iagain drew the winning number.Ibou art devilish lucky. Count,'said he, with an ironical smile I cannever forget. I do not understandwhat possessed me and by whatmeans be forced me to it bat I fired

and hit that picture there."Tbe Count pointed to the perforat-

ed picture : bis face was crimson ;the Countess bad become whiter thanher handkerchief ; I could not sup-press an explanation.

"I fired," the Count went on : "and,thank God, missed. Then Silvio(he looked really dreadful at that mo-ment) Silvio aimed at me. Sudden-ly the door opened, Maaha rushed in,and with a scream threw herself onmy neck. Her presence restored tome all my courage. 'Darling,' said I,'don't you see that we are joking ?How frightened you are ! Go andtake a glass of water and come backto us ; I shall introduce an old friendand comrade to you." Masha stilldoubted. 'Tell me, is what my hus-band says true 7' aaid she, turning tothe somber Silvio. 'Is it true thatvou are both in fun ?' 'He is alwaysin fun, Countess,' replied Silvio.'Once upon a time he gave me a boxon the ear, in fun ; in fun he shotthrough this cap ; in fun he just nowmissed me ; now I have a fancy to bein fun also.' So saying, be was aboutto take aim before ber ! Masha threwherself at his feet 'Get up, Masha,for shame!' I exclaimed, enraged;'and you, sir, will you cease jeering ata poor woman ? Are you, or are younot, going to fire ?' 'I am not goingto,' answered Silvio; 'I am contentI have seen your hesitation, yourtimidity. I made you fire at me. Iam satisfied. You will remember me.I leave you to your conscience ! Herebe was about to tako his departure,but, stopping iu tbe doorwaw, helooked at the perforated picture, firedhis pistol at it almost withoutaiming,and disappeared. My wife had faint-ed; tbe servants dared not stop him,and looked at him with terror ; bewalked out ; called the ianuhlchik,and drove off, before I bad even timeto recover myself."

The Count concluded. Thus did Ilearn the ending of a story which hadbo interested me at iU commence-ment I did uut again meet iu Leru.It was said at tbe time of the revoltunder Alexander Ypsilanti, Silviocommanded a detatchment of theHeterse, and was killed in the combatbefore Skulleni.

[From Once a Week.]

About Giants.

Tbe Bible mentions several races ofgiants, as the Repbiams, the Ana-Kim-s,

the Emims, the Zononims, andothers. Tbe body of Orestes, accord-ing to the Greeks, was eleven feet anda half; the giant Galbara, broughtfrom Arabia to Rome, under Claudi-us Ca?sar, was nearly ten feet ; andthe bones of Secondilla and Puflo,keepers of tbe gardens of Sallust, werebut six inches shorter ; Fnonam, aScotsman, who lived in the time ofEugene, of Scotland, measured elev-en feet and one half; and Jacob leMaire, in his voyage to the Straits ofMagellan, reports that on the 17th ofDecember, 1615, they found at PortDesire several graves covered withstones; and having tne curiosity toremove the stoues, they discoveredhuman skeletons of ten or eleven feetlong. Tbe Chevalier Scory, in hisvoyage to the Peak of Ten en tie, saysthat they found in one of the sepul-chral caverns of that mountain, tbehead of a Gaunche wbicb had eightyteeth, and that the body was not leesthan fifteen feet Tbe giant Ferra--gus, slain by Orlando, nephew ofCbarlemaiu, was eighteen feethlsrh.Rioiand, a celebrated anatomist, whowrote in 1014, says tnat there wasto be seen in the suburbs of St.Germain the tomb of the giant Isoret,who was twenty feet high. In Rouen,in 101&, in Jigging in tbe ditches neartne Dominicans, they found a stonetomb containing a skeleton whoseskull held a bushel of corn, andwhose shinbone reached up to thegirdle of tbe tallest man there, beingabout lour feet long, and consequently tne Dooy must nave been seventeen or eighteen feet high. Upon thetomb was a plate of copper, whereonwas engraved, "In this tomb lies thenoble and puissaut Lord, tbe C'Uevalier Kicon de allemont, and hisbones." Platerus, a famous physician, declares that be saw at Lucernethe true human bones of a subject thatmust nave been at least nineteen feethigh. Valence, in Dauphine, boastsof possessing the bones of tbe giantucart,tyrant of the Vlvarau, who wasslain by an arrow b" the Count deCabillon, bis vassal. The Dominicanshad a part of the shin bone, with thearticulation of the knee, and hisfigure painted in fresco, with an inscription showing that this giant wastwenty-tw- o feet and a hair high, andthat his bones were found in 1705,near the banks of the Morderi. a littleriver at tbe foot of tbe mountain ofCrussol, upon which, tradition says,the giant dwelt Jan. I, 1613, somemasons digging near tbe ruins of acastle in Dauphine, in a field which,by tradition, bad long been called tbeGiant's Feld, at tbe depth of eighteenleet discovered a brick tomb, thir-ty feet long, twelve feet wide.and eight feet bigh, uu which wasa grey stone, with tbe words Tbeutobo-chu- s of

Rex cjt thereon. When thetomb was opened tbey found a humanskeleton entire, twenty-fiv- e and a halfreet long, ten feet wide across tbeshoulders, and five feet deep from tbebreastbone to tne back, ills teethwere about tbe size each of an ox'sfoot and his shinbone measured fourfeet Near Mezarino, in Sicily, in1516, was found a giant thirty feethigh; his head was tbe size of a bogs-hea- d,

and each of his teeth weighedfive ounces. Near Palermo, In tbevalley of Mazara, in Sicily, s skeletonof a giant, thirty feet long, was foundin tbe year 1548; and another of thirty-thre- e

feet high in 1550; and many cu-rious persons nave preserved severalof these gigantic bones. Ths Athen-ians found, near their city, two fa-

mous skeletons, one of thirty-fou- r,

and the other of thirty-si- x feet high.At Tortu, in Bohemia, in 753, wasfound a skeleton, the bead of whichcould scarce be encompassed by tbearms of two men together; and whoselegs, which t iey still keep in tbe cas-tle of tbe city, were twenty-si- x feetlong. Tbe skull of tbe giant found InMacedonia, September, 1691, held 210pounds of corn. The celebrated SirHans Sloane, who treated this mattervery learnedly, does not doubt thesefacts, but thinks the bones were thoseof elepbante, whales, cr other enor-mous animals. Elephant bones maybe shown for those of giants, but tbeycan neyer impose on connoisseurs.

Chubb is an unfortunate man. Heis bald, and he uses some "reneva-tor- "

every night before going to bed,for tbe purpose of making his bairgrow. He forgot it on Wednesdayuntil after he was in bed, and thenhe rose, and as he knew just where ittbe bottle was, he thought It washardly worth while to strike a lightHe groped around in tbe closet untilhe found tbe bottle, and pouring outsome of the stuff into bis hand berubbed his scalp well with it; afterdoing this a second time he pat tbebottle back and went to bed. Duringtbe night tbe baby got to crying, andMrs. Chubb rose and lit tbe gas; as "Isoon as she did so she glanced at aChubb and began to scream. He wokeand tried to rise, but found his beadheld firmly to tbe bolster. Then Mrs.Chubb screamed louder than ever.Chubb, in serious alarm, jumped outof bed, carrying the bolster with him hein his arms. As he came oppositetbe mirror be perceived tbat bis headwas perfectly black, and upon makingan examination he found that he hadrubbed bis scalp with bis wife's shoevarnish. It was dry and hard, and R.immovably fixed to the bol9ter-cas- e.

He has not been out of tbe housesince. He soaks his head three times

day in warm water and has stillpatches of black distributed aH overit like oases in the desert Butthis doesn't worry Mrs. Chubb aamuch as the condition of the bolster-eas- e. to

That is ruined. It hail to becut away to give Cbubb freedom.

There is nothing that will change aman so much as a great grief, nnleeait la shaving off his mustache.

"BEWARE OF DOGS."

A Lay Sermon by J. Clement.

Not long ago, while In a village ofCounty, 111., I had- - occasion to I

visit tbe postoftice in tbe early part of '

evening. A few minutes after I i

bad passed down a certain street a 'dog came along, snapping at ev-- 1

ery body, aud biting two or threwsons. Returning from ths postoffice, iand hearing of the mischief which the i

dog had done, I was glad I was not inits way. The next day there was noneed or cautioning anybody in the viilase to beware of dnr.- - fimar.. i.rry taken up In avoiding them. Once '

tne next morning I turned ont forsurly-lookin- g cur, which was strol-ling along, seemingly without anyvisible means of support, and on nohigh-mind- ed errand. More thanonce in life I have done ths aamething. Indeed, I began quite early toheed St Paul's admonition to the Phil-lipia- ns.

Whether dogs have four legsor two it is safe to avoid them espec-ially if they be mad.

There is a metrical story told byGoldsmith, concerning a person whowas bitten by a mad dog, and the dogdied ! This case shows that tbs four-limb- ed

dogs are not, in all cases, tbemost hydrophobic, aud that it la safeto shun others. Men who fossa at themonth or in the heart, it is wise togive the go-b-y. They are tbs mostdangerous dogs. Lookout for them,if tbey know you hay money, andare following you in a dark nightLook out for "ropers," and "steerers,"and pimps. Tbey are all rabid. Dogsthat guide to faro banks and brothelswill not only bite, but devour.

It is well to beware of dogs whethertbey are mad or not Some of them,even of the gentler sex, live with theirmouths, and yelp at all tbe "trailinggarments" of virtue. Keep as tarfrom their kennel as possible. If youever hear their yelpings, let distancedeaden the sound. "Their tongue isan open sepulchre."

Beware of dogs, if you are a littleverdant, and have business on'Change. Many a country -- bumpkinhas been awfully bitten there. Be-ware of dogs in almost every kind oftraffic except the newspaper! Be-ware, or you may purchase grated tur-nip for horee-radls- b, haddock for cod,and pebbled-grai- n cowhide for thenicest "ladles' wear" of goat Bewarein street-corn- er purchases, or you willpsy a good round price for "freshoranges," carefully done up in paper,and thoroughly rotten.

Beware of dogs everywhere, even Inthe church. A gold eagle Is valuable,and "the pearl of great price" is infi-nate- ly

more valuable. Because of theworth of both, tucy are counterfeited.Skunks get into a dairyman's cellar:dogs into the church and both areout of place. Both go in for high living, and both, before they get out areapt to create a bad odor. Your churchdog usually does growling enough fortne wno.e oouy. it is often mighty

the anise and cumin of doctrine,and barks at everybody who does notsee the minor points just as be does.He thinks more of church creeds thanof widows' needs. If he does a gener-ous act once a year, both bands knowit at the time, and everybody elseshortly. If be warns a greater sinnerthan himself to flee from the wrath tocome, lie goes into tbe next prayer-meetin- g

and tells of It AH his actsare done to be seen of men.

Pure religion, and undefined beforeGod and tbe father, is this: To visittbe fatherless and tbe widow in theiraffliction, and not to brag of it Persons who visit such objects of sympa- -tny, doing it solely for Christ's sake,will find it comparatively easy to keepthemselves "unspotted from theworld." Nobody need beware - ofthem.

Finally, beware of pulpit dogs, whoget into the fold to devour the lambs.Beware of such as think more of cor-ner lots than the kingdom of heaven,and who exhibit more concern fortheir own salary than for others' salvation. The pulpit is an exaltedplace, and few of such dogs have thetemerity to climb. Watch them iftbey do get up so high, ans starvethem ont. Beware also of tbose who.at tbe approach of wolves, flee, leaving tbe flock to perish. There is noshepherd-bloo- d in them.

The New Baby WasherThe Fan Mall Gate tte is a firm be

liever in the story that an inventionready for parents which acts as fol-

lows: You simply Insert tbs be-er! mm ed and moi asses-coat- ed Infantinto sn orifice, which can be mide ofany required size by turning for tenminutes a cog wheel with electric at-tachment. Tbe child glides gentlydown a highly polished Inclinedplane ; his lips are met at its termin-us by an India-rubb- er tube fromwhich the Infant can draw lactealnourishment. While in this c im-pertinent which is lined with plate-gla- ss

mirrors, the perturbed spirit oftbe infant is soothed by its frantic ef-

forts to demolish its own image re-flected in tbe glass with a nickle-p!a-t- ed

combined teeth-cutte- nail-knif- e,

rattle and tack-hamm- which arethrust Into the baby's haud by an au-tomatic monkey. Fatigued by its de-structive efforts, the Infant fallsasleep, while the organ attachmentplays softly "Put Me in My LittleBed." Then it slips into tbs thirdcompartment Here the baby iswashed. Another small tube admin-isters a dose of soothing syrup, andtbe Infant glides from tbe machine,its nails pared, Its hair combed, readyfor the habiliments' rendered neces-sary by tbe fall of our first parents.

The residence of Worth, ths pVrisman-millin- is described in glow-ing terms by a correspondent of iar--per' Bazar. It is situated at the foot

Mont Yalerien, a short distancefrom Paris. Tbe rooms in the chat-eau are rather low ; the floors are ofinlaid wood in mosaic There areportraits of Worth as the Shah ofPersia, of Madame Worth as somequeen, and of tbe two sons in

costume. There are inlaid cabi-nets 200 years old. Madame Worth'schamber is in lace over pale yellowtransparencies, while tbe curtains tomatch have small square crystals tntbe fringes. In tbe center of thshouse is a greenery, large and fresh

foliage and failing water. Thecarriage entrance is under an im-mense glass roof. A garden withblooming exotics is connected withan open gallery roofed with glass.The dining-roo- m Is upholstered withcarved wood, and the walls are covered with Sevres porcelain. Tbe li-

brary is finished in dark carved wood.There is a gorgeous bird palace filledwith lovely sougsters ; a msgnincentstable, where each horse has beforehis eyes tbe mystic "W" In Illumi-nation, a marble basin for bis oats,and another for his drink.

An applicant for old clothes at a.Pine street residence, Saturday, received a half dozen soiled paper collars with tbs advice "to turn tbemand chalk the edges." This might bocalled generosity without judgment,snd is in keeping with the act of asoldier's mother, during tbs 1st war.who sent him tn a Christmas box anelegant spittoon.

Here is tbe most beautifully bad conundrum which we have ever metwith, and we have rarely met with agood one : What is the difference between a gauze dress an-- i s drawntooth ? Answer : Bat, really, we hops

will be well understood tbat wedidn't guess It; and still better under-stood that the conundrum is none ofours Because one la too thin, and tbeother is tooth out Poh !

When tbs dinner lately given toJudge Seymour by tbs FairfieldCounty Bar, was proposed, a lanklawyer from eitcnneid county wasinvited to be present bat demurred.

don't see why yoa shoaVi give himdinner," he said. Ths groan of

courtesy, mutual obligation, etc. weregone over by tbs lnviter, "I know, Iknow," protested tne lank attorneyfrom Litchfield, "bat the idea of giv-ing a grand dinner to him I Wby,"

exclaimed with a gesture of eon-tem- pt

"Seymour don't eat anythingbut hash be 'alnt got only ontooth."

Forrest played once In Providence,L, and found bis audience cold

and apathetic. Finally, after vainattempts to rouse them Into enthusi-asm, he walked down to tbe footlights, and casting on the asienisueaYankees tbe glars of an inruriateaJove, remarked: "If you don't praymors than yoa appiauo, you u an s

h sure.

A slab above a grave In Arkansasbears ths following legend, evidentlytbe tribute of a devoted but discrim-inating husband :

wsshed ths children, fed the fowls,Aad made ber horns resound with bowls.''

Abuse

of the Eye.

Uomebno'y with a correct idea of theway we abuse our eves rives the f.il--low'D8 instance to illustrate the

Tn I'ptor Crawford wsstomet all hia life to read lying down,

tila Tt-r- y largely, physiciantr'buted the lose of bis eye. Very

C!U1IM formed iu tn other,'b his death,

l tie a11 historian Prescolt lost hisflight when a student by a bit ofbread thrown In soort hv a fll.r tndent at the table. Never ho rolo.aln c little matters. A Dairof aviaon P1 fork thrown lu sport or an- -

S", uae causeu toe ioss ii an eye,which the wealth of tbe world eannotreplace.

A friend, who was very ambitionsto finish a set of linen for ber broth-ers, spent almost a winter in finestitching, sitting up often late atnight over tbe work, In which shetook great delight The result wastbe nerve of the eye was so injuredthat she was obliged wholly to giveup sewing, knitting, and reading, un-der penalty of becoming perfectlyblind.

A young lady, who lived only tenmiles by train from school used tospend tbe time in studying a certainlesson while she was riding down inths morning. The result was a se-vere affection of tbe eyes, which dis-abled her from study for a King time.It is always huitful to the eyes to readin the train, though we may not seethe bad effects bo plainly when ithappens only occasionally. A steadypractice like this young lady's mayproduce even worse results when thesystem is in a bad state.

Never read by twilight, nor beforeeating lu tbe morning. The littleyou gain in time will be doubly lostby a failing of tbe eyesight long be-fore life's sundown.

1 know a young clergyman who is aremarkable well read man, but whoseeyes are a perfect deformity. He saidbe ruined theaf by reading at night,when he was getting his education.He seemed to have no control of tbelids which seem to twitch and moveIn a most grotesque manner. Don'tfancy you can do what you pleasewith your eyes, and yet have themserve you faithfully. Take as goodcare of them as you would of gold, forgold ean never replace yonr eyesight

The Man That Spoke Mexican.

Gen. Wood, the brave and heroicsoldier of Buena Vista, was a strictsnd rigid dicipiinarian as well as agallant and accomplished officer. Thefollowing "good uu," which CaptainTobln tells us happened In camp,must have excited tne fiery little Gen-eral to a degree. While sitting in busmarque, a Mexican was ushered intohis presence whose demeanor denotedtbe importance of some weighty com-munication which he wished to de-liver.

The General could not speak Span-ish, and his interpreter was soughtin vain. A long specimen of a Suck-er who from tbe outer style of hisdress, the General took perhaps for aranger, happened at the moment tostrasgle past

"Come here, my man," called outthe General. With an air of perfectnonchalance the sucker doffed his bat-tered castor, and entered the tent.

"Do you speak Mexican?" inquiredthe General.

"Wby, General, I rather guess not"Well, can you tell me of one who

does?""Yes, alr-ee- -I just can," answered

the man."Quick, then, let' me know where

he is!" demanded tbe irascible com-mander.

"Wby, here," dra vled the impertu-babl- e

Sucker, laying his hand on tbeMexican with whom it was desiredto communicate "Ae can't $peakanything else!" Capt Tobln leftthen.

A bill has been introduced into theHouse by Mr. Foster, of Ohio, construing tbe law regulating tbe granting of licences to retail tobacco andliquor dealers. UndVr tbe presentconstruction or tne law, wnen a retaildealer sells out his license expires; or,when a partnership In that businessIs dissolved, a new license is necessary.Tbs prevailing ignorance of this construction or tbs law has worked greathardship by enabling scoundrels wholiye by these means to give informa-tion of these violations of the revenuelaws, which tbey frequently com-promise with tbe rascals for largesums of money, to escape furthertrouble. The bill proposed by Mr.Foster provides that licenses may be

N. Y.Times.

Little Sins.John Newton says : "Satan seldom

comes to a Christian with greattemptations, or with a temptation tocommit a great sin. lou bring agreen log and a candle together, andtbey are very Bare neighbors ; butbring a few shavings and set themalight and then bring a few smallsticks and let them take fire, and tbelog be in tbe midst of them and youwill soon get rid of your log. And soit is with little sins." And these lit-tle sins are all the more dangerous because they are little, and are regarded aa unimportant But tbey areseed ains, out of which come an abun-dant harvest

Waiting for things tr-- turn up Isunphilosophical as well as unprofitable. Thiogs will turn up Just as fastand as often while you are workingas while yoa are waiting.

A philosopher says that "a trueman never freted about bis place in tbeworld, but just slides into it by thegravitation of his nature, and swingsthere as easily as if star."

An English Judge, Baron Alderson,on being asked to give his opinion asto the proper length of a sermon replied. "Twenty minutes, with aleaning to tbe side of mercy."

Domestic young lady (making pie)."Frank, the kitchen's no place for

boys. Has dough snob an atttactionfor you?" Clever Youth. "It Isn'tthe dough, cousin; it's tbe dear."

A man was boasting that he hadbeeTi married twenty years and badnever given bi.--t wife a cross wordThose who know ber say be didn'tdare to.

A sophomore says be cannot understand bow any oue possessing whatis generally known as a conscienceean counterfeit a five cent piece, andput on tbe back of it "In God wetrust"

"Building castles in Spain, Mr. 8.Tsaid the landlady to Spicer who wasthoughtfully regarding bis sreaKrastcup. "No ma'am," said Spicer,"only looking over my grounds inJava."

A drummer who was greatly addicted to whisky, was asked by areviewing officer what made bisnose so red. Please your honor,"said be, "I always blush In ths pres-ence of a general officer."

"If this jury eonvioU my client,"said a Missouri lawyer, rolling up bissleeves and displaying bis ponderousfists, "I shall be compelled to meeteach one and hammer justice intobis soul through his bead."

Gloomy and dissipated youth (whohas discovered life Is not worth hav-ing) "I hope I shan't be alive afterthirtyV Unsympathetic elderlyparty "is there any particular necessity tbat yon should live tUl thirty?"

A Quarrelsome couple were discussing ths subject of epiupbs snd tomb-stones, and the husband said: Mydear, what kind of a stone do you suppose they will give me worn i uir."Brimstone, my love," was the sflec--tionats reply."

A jetwsler labeled some diamondslo bis window aa being "sparkling astbs tears of a young widow." A cus-tomer looked in and said he thoughtunder those circumstances ths watr wocld not prove enduring. Tbelabel is not there now.

An old miser, who was exceedinglyparsimonious, was obliged, reluctantlyto consult a physician. "What shallI do with my bead?" asked tbe mad.It IS so dizzy I seem to see double. '

Tbe doctor wrote a prescription andretired, saying, "When yoa seedouble yoa will find relief If you countyour money."

Mr. Dawes has written a letter toan inquiring constituent i which hea rrues at leorth tbat the letter of theConstitution has been complied withIn that portion of tbs salary billwhich raised the President's salary,but tbat ths whols spirit of ths in-strument Is against ths measure.

TIFFIW BO.iLt.3Jai-o- Torxa.

HrnokeM .

promptly done. Wosear the Woolen Mills." ..:

x. r.coLWa .:c tpeclal- -

. 1 laRepul.lle and vicinity who have come tobl noose to do their baioea dmlDs: hilong soudnment. would say that his heairhIs mucb Improved and he t prrtard withKlank,ete. todoall kinds of Promn andSoldiers' claim basinem. Aim Deed. Mitr--wnu ait ainus 01 notarial Businessdone od short notice. Office at his house in

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taw;snarBUMMsto esfRa frotaujuunsr: Mi

so lSciBt a to bs always reliable. 1 y Lavtbe aiahi' euunmMtatiua fxuos all. aaa willsiwsr Knurr saualaeuusb

oa. liuva. I'esta1. Fevers, Cvwmtiua, Inflammafsan. . . iiS. TVwtau, Won '. Worst Coue. . . ti

. infaats, .4, piarrfcata, of Ctnldna ox Adults, . 1a. Dyaaaitery, Onpug, Billons t'ohe, . . 14S ( aalr ra-.-H area. Vosutiag, ...J. 1 lufcls. Bronchitis, . . . . UA Nsavalgla. ToottMeba. Fames. . .A HMSacku, Sick iiaadaea. Vertigo, . ti

Ha bysia-psa-a. buuc, fton. . . . .11. SaptSrsaaed, car Painful Pniuda, . .U. WaAaa, too Pratt Periods. ..... IsU. 7rp. Coush, lnlhrait Esrathinr. .M. Holt Rassua, Ervsipvlaa, KrnpousB, .li. ltaaasaatlsaa, kbcuatatic Paua, . .Is. 'vac asMt Agwa. dull Smt, Ago, X17. Plica, buad sc bleeding. sT

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14. Debility. Fbyl Weakness, .ti. lkrepsy snd scanty Saentjon, .... soSB. Bcssess Dwui tviinaj. . JJr. KlUy-IM- a - - r

. Hsrvawa Uabelity. Stromal W eakanor uwiuntary diacbitrwca, ... 1 IS

W- - (tare Matath. Canxw. ?,SO. Irtauu-- tvaksva,wtingtaoe4,. MSt. Valairul lei-tda- , with Spams, . . OS

M. Tito mt Ilaart. palpitationa, etsvlHSU. Kollepaey. Spaas Su Vituaf baas, -- 1H. IMpbihcrta, slemtsd sor tbi . Cki. rureaie CaCMUa nd taptaass, M

Vuia, ie senta, txeep It, XI ssd Hi, . flsSMILT CaSES.

Caaa (Vosxeol with above S3 terse vials sadXiaaual of diraetaau,

t'aaa lilttroarol of W UrT'lnd lok, Sfctnrlc Buses snd Viai as abtte.SVS- t- Tan. rsaasAies are east WT SsS

ease er single ss asiy aart tawiatiy, free t charge, mm rmlpt eTprice. AddressHumHPomVopathlc Msdlclrrw CvOsVs and Peps, No. Ml BaoanwaT, Nsw TeSBa

I'M Kale by all BvvajgiaSa. - JB. I. Hmhlier, 73 Washington-st- ,

and J. F. Xarqaardt, Agents, Tiffin.

NA.TI01SrLEXCHANGE BANK

TIFFIN, OHIO.

Capitt and Surplus. $160,009

J. D. LUOatus, PresldeBt.a a ZKLLER, --

J.H.FR08T.Cashier

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U- Ass't Cashier.

VOLLMER, - - Teller.

DIREC10RS.A. B. HovkT, &T.ST1CKSJBV

Robbbt Smith, J. H. Gooda. B. BSBaTK, A. Q. BKSATH,

R. W.SaawHA. J. M. NiTUiJ. D. Loo HI.

DEALS IN

G O VERNMENTand

Local Bonds and Securities.

Gold and Silver Coin.Foreign and Domestic Ixchsn.e, tte.

Issues CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSn.besr-In-g

Interest; Discounts Paper of every de-scription al does a General Banking Busi-ness.

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Benham's is the Place.

A new store building and a Mew and freshstock of

CHOICE FAWILT

Groceries and Provisions

Will be found at

10. 1 W1TIB ST., SKC0X9 W1K0.

Adjoining my residence and next door southof Dr. A. B. Hovey 's.

We sell for CASH ONLY, and at'B)TTOMPRICKS." Our motto la Bales andSmall ProOta."

A new Delivery waitna will soon beon thetrack. Orders solicited, and goods PROMPT-LY Delivered.

Give us rail and trv us. Cash will bepaid for BUTTER, FX 13, etc

Remember the place is atBENHAM'S.

Tlffln, 0 Oct, 21. 3--tf

JLm.

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TlPPUffUndertaking Establishment !

I have one n at John Dutt's mrnltorerooms, and keep constantly oa hand, thelargest and A oeat lot ol

Collins and Caskets,both wood and metallic, of all kinds sndlatest sty lesever broognt to tniselty. 1 alsokeen a comae Dreaerver to be used If tlecea- -ary, to await the arrival of friends, ef.

Personal attendance will be given to ailcalls, wltb a floe heanw. Kemeniber theplace, opposite the TBUn House, Marketstrtwi. Tiffla, O. A. NIEBEL.

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City Book Store and Hsws Raom.

PHILIP ETIICII,DBA LBS l!V

Books, Stationery, Notions,

Musical Instrument,filSIlX st AIZKIC1I MKIOilCALS.

CALL AID rXABlSk THB STOCK.

I will also continue to attend to my dutle

etary rahlle sad Collector.A large q nan tlty of CIDER VINEUAB for

sale In any quantify,aad-i- PHIUP EMICH.

BOAKDINU HOUSE

RESTAURA N T

GQDFE1ED THCMAS & CO.,(Successors to John Wats)

Have purchased snd will keep In good stylea drt-iaa- s board lag Mease and RestaurantIn tne bniiolng nest to W. C. Myers A Bro.'eFnrnltnre Htore. Market Ht whrra thev willaccommodate Boarders by the Day or Wek.

Memls served at ALL HOUR lo the BESTSTYLE.

y Oadfrleal Thsssae m CSV.

Ash Lumber Wanted.

The TUB a Agricultural Works wishes topurchase 200,300 feet of

White JLsh Scantlings,4x4. 10 or 13 feet tour 10 preferred. OldPrice paid aad CASH ON DELIVERY.

Call at the Office of the Company to ar-range for the amount you wish so furnish.WU1 also taks a quantity of

Ask Plaak aad Beards.TlVyiN AGRICCLTL WORKS.

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House and lot For Sale!

OFFER For Bale my House and Lot. onr Market street. Tbe bouse la suppliedwith a good well and cistern, wood house,and on the lot Is a stable and other outhuikt-ln- s.

Call oa the pram isms.hia-t- f. f. BERNARD.