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VOL. 1. AUGUSTA, ME., SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 4, 1870. NO. 133. JUnntktt Jauntaf. Published on Water, loot of Court Street, AUGUSTA, MAINE. BY SPRAGUE, OWEN A NASH. 5ailn Jumukc Journal Is issued every morning, except Sundays. Contains the latent news by telegraph and mail, gives reports of the Markets, and has carefully pre pared political and local articles, and a generous amount of farming, homo and miscellaneous read ng with a full compilation of Stgte news. Terms, $7 per annum inatlrunce; $3 it payment 8 not made within the year. Single copies 4 cents, to he had at the bookstores and at this office. Advertisements one inch in length, three in sertions or less, $1.00; 25 cts. for every subsequent Insertion. Longer advertisements, or those inserted for any considerable length of time, will be inserted at favorable terms to the advertiser. Special Notices 25 per cent, additional. Amusement Notices, $2 per square per week. 'ScBeehlg Jtcnncber Journal, Published every Wednesday morning, Is the largest folio paper In,the State, eontaining news, political articles, agricultural and scientific matter, tales, poetry, anecdotes, household recipes, markets, Ac., Ac, Terms $2 per annum »« advance, Transient Advertisements, *1.50 per inrh for first week; 25 cents per week for each subsequent insertion. Special Notices, *2 00 per inch for first week; 50 re ill 3 per week for each subsequent week. Business Notices, in read mg columns, 20 rents per line for first insertion; 10 cents per line for each subsequent insertion. All transient advertisements to be paid for In advance. BATH TIBS, COPPER BOILERS, Water Closets, Waslr Basins, BRASH A l»T ,ATE I > WARE, Cast Iron Pipe, Lead Pipe, Sheet Lead, And everv article pertaining to Plumbing kept con* ' bUutly on hand and fbr Bale at H. R. STRATTON’S, Corner Bridge * Water Streets, Under Hunt’s Hat Store. N. n. F lambing in all its branches done in a neat and thorough manner. Particular Attention Paid to Jobbing, tuapr-tf RICHMOND PORTABLE RANGE -AND Hanging Dome Furnace! At fflLLlAMSOX A i.ltKKNWOOD’S. OoEtprlt Candy ! TirESItF.SSrBW'S COUGH CANDY cures ST COUGHS. GOLDS, WHOOPING COUGH and all Throat troubles. 2 Doors south of Granite Block, Market Sq, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Tnnoy Goods, ebc., mid by lanl-lyt W. WEN PEN BURG. PIANO TUNING. rpHE Subscriber would mionn me ■ X citizens of Augusta and ▼irinity 1 that he will give per*ottal attention to • tuning Pianos. Orders lett at his res men re, vfn iuu» ™ y ‘ ’".'.‘V: v ' * 1 attention. 51. < . AH1.L1KI.N, febG-tf Teacher. ojk 1*iano ash Okgan^ Brewster’s Hotel, SKOWHECAN, ME. THIS large and commodious Hotel Is sltmtod at the head of the Kails on the Kennebec river, in the enterprising village of skewbegan. the terminus of the Portland A Kennebee It. It This is one of the beet arranged Hotels tor family borders there is In the state, and a better place for Summer resort, cannot lie found iu Maine. Tile best of water, beautiful drives on the hanks of the river, balling and sailing ponds iu the vicinity, trout brooks, where vou can catch an abundance ot the spotted brook trout any day in the year. Pric es for permanent or transient hoarding are very low, so our customers can afford to come often and stay a good w hile. ,, . , We also have a huge airy stable to board hoi sir lor the guests that wish to bring their teams with them. Also one of Uiu be.*t half-mile trotting parks in the State, is connected with the House, free for the tfueraa to train their horse*or drive for pleasure, tnjan tt S. 11. RUKWSTKU, Proprietor. Stevens’ Condition Powders ! For Ilonn ami Cattle. rpUK Best Powders ever discovered. All we ask I is one trial and people will be convinced. Price onlv 2.5 cents per package. CHAS. E. Sl'Ei EN8 Manufacturer ami Proprietor, 12, Bridge .st., East Crorr£K"’by*A.' C. DANA, 7 Union Block,^Au gustu. brushes o 1 every description at JOHNSON BROTHERS^ Allen, Small & Co, UfACHlXINTN, And Monulhoturer* ot Steam Engines, Circular Saw Mills, Clap board Planers, Shalling, Pulleys, Mill Work, and all kinds of JOBBING Vsnslly done in s flrst-rlass Machine Rliop. Also Improved Excelsior Machines, which cuts two Bolts at a time as readily as one BOARD PIaANERS constantly on hand. No. 1 Journal Block, • - Water Street, 6m AUGUSTA, ME. Bjan70 J. W. TOWARD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AN1) SURGEON. ADOMTA, ME. Residence on Green Street, opposite the Metho* list Church.__ _ WANTED! T? ARMKRS and Hunters having prime Mina Skins r on hand will find a cash customer at highest market price by sending them to J. H. WELW A CO., THE SILENT SEWING MACHINE! AS A FAMILY ASSISTANT, The Willcox & liikbs Sewing Machine! Will be found to excel all others. The ease with which it runs, its ready adaptation to all kinds of work without delay or hesitation, its quiet fidelity, its Superior Strength and Durability of Work, are points that astonish and delight all who make its acquaintance. Ladies who are unfa miliar with this Machine, do not yet know the full blessing and comfort of a Sewing Ma chine in the family, though they may possess many others and think they are satisfied. In proof of this assertion is the significant fact, 'JhcU its strongest advocates and most enthusiastic admirers arc always found among those who have used and arc most familiar with other leading machines. From the thousands of testimonials from all parts of the country, we select the following from the city of Augusta: AUGU8TA, March, 1870. Having used the Willcox Si Gibbs Sewing Machine in our respective families upon ail the various kinds of work required, somo of us from one to six yoars, others for a shorter time, some of us also being familiar with the use of other leading machines, we cheerfully recommend it as a moat excellent family machine. It runs easily and quietly, is simple and easy in its management, does not get out of order, is always ready, its work is strong and durable, and in all respects gives most entire satisfaction Mrs. S. S. Brooks, Mrs. C. 1-. lYnney, “ John McArthur, “ Enoch Sampson, “ II. M. I’otter, “ S. G. C. Pullen, “ A. M. Lyford, “ G. B. Hoyt, “ G. \V. Cross, “ A. J. Reynolds, “ C. E. Page, “ 11. G. Smiley, “ T. C. Hoyt, Miss Minnie Woart, “ C. II. Starbird, Mr. Thomas Wadsworth, Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Agency, At Store of F. LI FOKI), t5mar AUGUSTA. Also, for Sale as above, A. B. HOWE, Improved! A standard, and one of the most rcdiablo Machines in use. l VALISES I —5—:-n-r* TrimRlb 2 Trunk.s! THE PLACE TO I ICY FrciicL, Eugeno, Solo Xjentlicr, And nil kinds uf common T Jl A YELLINC4 T R U 1ST I< S ! Also, Ladies’and Gent*’ TRAVELLING & SHOPPING BAGS, is at HAMILTON & TURNER’S, 133 Water Street. The Might Place to bur vour II \U\i>SES, and get the celebrated DUNN HARNESS i- nt IIADIILTOK A TIIOlilt s. 135 WATER STREET. The cheap*«t place to huy WHIP9, CURRYCOMBS. BRUSHES. BLANKETS, SURCINGLES, HAL TERS, AC., is at HAMILTON St TURNER’S, 135 WATER STREET. HARNESSES! For Buniuu.s, Pleasure, Teaming, Trucking, Carling A Expressing. Manufactured from GOOD OAK STOCK, and by the best ol workmen. 'Ye would remind the public that our Harness took all the premiums offered at the last State Fair four in number. Also the; tirst premium at the late New England Fair. As our customers are daily informed that our Harnesses are Machine Stitched—we would invite them and the public generally”to call and examine the largest stock of readv-made Harnesses ever of fered in this city, mid we will convince them that we make the best HAND SWITCHED work to be had for the same amount of money, and if we don’t have on hand what is wanted, can make it at short notice. Samples of Gold Gilt! Oroide* Silver, Covered, and Japanned Trimmed Harness, mav he seen at our salesroom, NO. 1ft MIDDLE 8TREE 1 . HENRY DUNN & SON. For Wale by Hamilton cfc Turner, 135 WATER STREET, - - AUGUSTA, MAINE tllfcb-tr OPPOSITE DEERING & HOLWAY’S. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. A FACT WORTH KNOWING. TO THE PEOPLE OE AUGUSTA, And all having business in Augusta please bear in mind that the place to buy PURE AND RELIABLE ID rugb, Medicines, TOILET & FANCY ARTICLES, And APOTHECARIES’ GOODS generally is at FRANK KINSMAN’S DRUG STORE, lie has spared no pains in selecting Goods of the purest to be found in the best markets of the United States, and the same are offered to the public ut WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at “Price's that Defy Competition." He also continues to make all odd change IN GOLD AND SILVER. His motto Quick Sales, Small Profits, Pure and Reliable Goods! In hot weather FRANK’S STORE is the coolest place in the city, and the lee Cold Soda drawn from the Famous Non-corrosive Arctic Fountain refreshes many weary souls. Temperance Devotees can drink and not violate their pledge. THE COLDEST AND THE BEST! THE COLDEST AND THE BEST with rich and di lieious FRUIT SYRUPS. % jgg" Physicians’ Prescriptions carefully compounded from the purest Medicines at all hours of the day and night. REMEMBER THE NUMBER OF FRANK KINSMAN’S DRUG STORE, No. 142 Water Street, Augusta, Maine. James H. Leigh, DEALER IS Foreign and Domestic DRYGOODS Also, Agent for Wheeler A Wilson’s Sowing Macliliiow ! KEEDLEK and all Tools adapted to the Ma chines, constantly on hand. Water St., IKallowcll, Me. tlapr-tf JOURNAL JOB PRINTING Establishment! OUR FRIENDS oro reminded that having the Largest Steam Jot) Printing EstaMmeal, Ou the Hive r, and employing COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN ! We are at all time* prepared to execute in the best manner and at low prices, all kinds of m PLAIN AND FANCY l3ook k Job Printing — SCCH AS — Books, Famphlets, Newspapers, Mammoth Fosters, Handbills, Show Cards, Circulars, Business and Wedding Cards, Letter Headings, Bill Heads, Bull Tickets, Programme*, Auction Bill*, Invoice*, Bill* ol* Lading, Receipt*, . Law Blank*, PLACARDS, SCHEDULES, INVITATIONS, RAILROAD and Steamboat Printing, Ac., Ac., Ac. To all those who desire work In our line, we would »ay that it is our intention to SUIT OUR CUSTOMERS Both In regard to Prices and Execution of Work. rr Orders by mall or express will receive the same PROMPT ATTENTION as though delivered personally tSPRAQUE, OWEN k NASH, JOl'HNAL omen AU018TA i Acqusta, Oct. 16, 1869 J. F. Nason, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Constantly receiving from the best manufactories, j Work suited to the wants of the people. Water Street, ITallo\vell, Maine. A®-Custom work done with neatness and des- j patch. _ HENRY HEIMS, Vo. lOO Niidbury street, - - Boston, MANUFACTURER OF BILLIARD TABLES WITH THE COMBINATION STRING CUSHION. New and Second-Hand Tables always on hand and for sale at the lowest prices. Give me a call aprtH-Kin It. K. W1LMAUTH, Agent. HENRY 0. & A. A. NICHOLS, MASONS AND SLATERS. 4 LI. work in their line done promptly and in a j V good, workmanlike manner, by the day or job. Particular attention paid to repairs of slate roofs, cementing cisterns, cellars, &<■. Orders Tell at A. I*. Gould’s Stove Store, llrst door above Railroad Bridge, promptly attended to. HENKf O. MCIIOI.S, ALBERT A. NICHOLS. AUgnsfcaI Jan. 1 IM. TeMEBEC SAVINGS BANI! TrustecN : W. F. HALLETT, RUSSELL EATON, O. C. WHITEHOUSE. DEANE PRAY, ORRIN WILLIAMSON. DoposiU received at the counter of the Freeman*. National Bank. The net earnings of the Hank arc divided, every six months. Loans made to Depositors on Depositing their Bank-book as security. J. I.. ADAMS, Treasurer. April 8th, 1870, JKf _ Crockery, China & Glass. PRICES IlEDUCED ! The prices of Crockery, China and Glass Ware at Xo. 159 Water Street, Are marked down to meet the fall in Gold may3-ttl J. 1). PlEltCfi & SON. Pure Drugs & Chemicals FOR SALE At the Lowest Rates ! TOILET ARTICLES, FRENCH, ENGLISH, & DOMESTIC SOAPS, CAMPHOR ICE, Dentifrices, English Cold Cream, Coudray’s Cosmetique and Pomade, Bay Hum, German and Domestic Cologne, Hair Oils, Dressings, Restorers and Dyes, Perfumery, Sachet Bags, Toilet Powders, Moth and Freckle Lotions, Camelia Balm. Laird’s Bloom of Youth, Hagan’s Magnolia Balm, Barnes’ Mag nolia Water. Shaving Cream and Soaps, Shaving Brushes, Razor Strops, Nail Files and Cleaners, Tweezers, Hand Mirrors, Dressing Cases, PUFF BOX i:w, IVORY, TORTOISE SHELL, if HORS Dressing anti Pocket tombs, FINE COMBS, Nail, Tooth, Hair, Hat, and Clothes nnusiiEs : Thermometer)*, Work llove*. PORTE MONNAIES, Pocket and Bill Books! Feather Dusters, PAINT & WHITEWASH BRI SUES, SPONGES & CHAMOIS SKINS! Cigar Cases, Cigars anil Tobacco, Humphrey's Homeopathic Specifics, Wellcome's and Fitch's Remedies, and all the popular Patent Medicines, Purr Drugs, Chemicals & Family Medicines, Fresh Frossocl Ilorlis NEATS’ FOOT, Lard, Sperm, Olive, and Kerosene OILS, CPc.. cfcc. gg- Call and examine, and you will tlud PRICES EXTREMELY LOW. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded from pure Medicines at all hours of the itoy nml night. A.. C. DANA,' Hun.*-*»t ash Apothecary, Successor to .1. I*. Dfkhing, No. 7 Union Block, Water Street, Augusta, Mo. I.vlT nnU’T With tho sticky, filthy UUH I dangerous Hair Proper* tions, hut use Nature’s, llalr Hmtoratlve, which is perfectly clean ami transparent, and en tirely free from all dan gerous drugs. It will positively restore Gray Hair, prevents the Hair from falling off, will cause nr it to grow when prema DC turely lost, removes dand ruff and keens the head in a perfectly healthy con dition. Try a bottle and he satisfied that it is the greatest discovery of the age. 1‘KOCTKU 11UOS., Gloucester, Mass., Sole Agents for the Patentee. All the Maine Druggists I POISONED Portland & Kennebec Railroad. | Summer Arrangement, May 23, 1870. ON and after Monday, May 23d, next, the Port land and Kennebee Railroad Company will put on an additional passenger train to leave I ortland for Augusta and Intermediate stations at 7.10, and will be due at Augusta at 10 A. M. Returning in the afternoon. Leaves Augusta at 3.15 and connecting with the eveni ig express tor Poston. Which leaves Portland at 0 P. M. and ar Extermination! rpHE fumes of a powerful drug destroys bed bugs J. and their eggs. Bedding and furniture need uot be removed. Satisfaction given or money re funded. For full particulars enclose one dollar to M. F NKWCOMB, 3w23* Manchester, Maine. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. The citizens of Maine who rejoice in the progress of Human Freedom and Equal Rights, achieved by the Nation under the direction of the National Republican Party’ during the past decade ; who heartily second the administration of President Grant in its measures to secure national prosperity by the restoration of confidence abroad and tran-1 quility at home; who endorse its wise policy’ for the reduction of the national debt and applaud its suc cessful endeavors to establish economy and honesty in the administration of the Government; who ap prove the record of the party in Maine on all questions of public policy, including its consistent and straight-forward efforts for the suppression of the evils of Intemperance, are requested to send del egates to a State Convention, to he held in Granite llall, Augusta, Wednesday, June 15th, 1370 at eleven o’clock A. M., for the purpose of nominat ing a candidate for Governor, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the Convention. The basis of representation will be as follows; Each city, town and plantation will he entitled to one delegate, and one additional delegate for every 75 votes cast lor the Republican candidate for Gov ernor in 18fW. A fraction of 40 votes will be entitled to an additional delegate. Delegates are required to he actual residents of the municipality they claim to represent in the Con vention. The State Committee will be in session in the lie ception Room of the hall at ft o'clock on the morning of the Convention for the reception of the credentials of delegates, and to hear and determine all cases of contested elections, subject to ratification by the Convention. James G. Blaine, Chairman. Wm. P. Frye, j Cyrus M. Powers, Frederick Robie, Wm. F. Lowell, Republican Jos. H. West, Paul Stevens, 8. s. Marble, Timothy Walker. state Wm. P. Wingate, Stanley T. Pullen, J. w. Wakefield, Hiram Knowlton, Committee. s. G. Thuklough, Charles B. Paine, Geo. H. Knowlton, . Congressional Convention—3d District. The Republicans of the Third Congressional Dis trict are invited to send delegates to a Convention to be held in GRANITE HALL, AUGUSTA. ON TUESDAY. JUNE 14, at 11 o’clock A. M , for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Representative to the Forty-Second Congress. The basis of representation in the convention will be one delegate for each city, town and plantation, and an additional delegate for every hundred votes cast fur the Republican candidate for Congress in lHfW. A majority fraction will be allowed an addi tional delegate. * This basis will give delegates as follows: Augusta, 31 Mercer, 3 Anson, 3 Mount Vernon, 3 Albion, 3 Moscow, 1 Athens, 3 New Portland, 3 Aina, 2 Newcastle, 4 Bingham, 2 Norridgewock, 4 Belgrade, 3 Noblehorough, 2 Benton, 3 Palmyra, 3 Brighton, 2 Pittston, 3 Roothbay, 3 Pittsfield, 4 Bremen, 2 Ripley, 2 Bristol. 1 Readfleld, 3 Cambridge, 2 Rome, 2 Chelsea, 2 St. Albans, 4 China, 4 Sidney, 3 Canaan, 3 Solon, 3 Clinton. 3 Somerville, 2 Concord, 1 Skowhegan, H Cushing, 1 Southport, 2 Cornviue, 3 Smithneld, 2 Detroit, 2 St. George, 1 Dainariscotta, 3 Starks, 2 Dresden, 3 Thomaston, 8 Embden, 2 Union. 3 Edgeeomb, 2 Vasealborough, »f> Fairfield, 5 Vienna. 2 Furmingdale, 2 Waterville, 7 Fayette. 3 Wayne, 3 Friendship, 2 West Gardiner, 8 Gardiner, 7 Windsor, 3 llarmonv, 3 Winslow, 3 HalloweLl, 5 Winthrop, 5 Martian d, 2 Waldobprough, 4 Jefferson, 3 Westport, 2 Lexington, 2 Whiteflehl, 3 Litchfield, 4 Wise as set, 3 Madisou, 3 Washington, 3 Manchester, 2 Warren, 3 Mav Held, 1 Carratunk, 1 Monmouth, 4 Unity plantation, 1 C. R. McFai»i>kn, 1 Jamf.s B. Dascomb. District (.A. Wing, y E. W. Robinson, [ Committee. J. A. Hall, J Mav 14th, 1870. Republican Count) Convention. The Republican voters of Kcnnobee county are requested to send delegate's to a Convention to be lield at Granite Hail, Augusta, Wednesday, August IOth, at 11 o’clock A. $1.. for the purpose of nominating three candidates for Senators, one County Commis sioner, County Attorney, County Treasurer, Sheriff, and to transact all other business that may proper ly come before the Convention. The basis of representation will be as follows: Each city, town and plantation will lie entitled t*» oue delegate and an additional delegate* for every seventy-live votes cast for Joshua L. Chamberlain at the Gubernatorial election of 18G8. A fractiou of forty votes will be entitled to an additional dele ^ The cities, towns and plantations are entitled to the following number of delegates : Albion, 8 Pittston, 5 Augusta, It Readiield, 4 Belgrade. 4 Rome. 2 Benton, 3 Sidney, 4 Chelsea, 2 Vassalboro’, 8 Clinton, 4 Vienna, 8 China, ft Waterville, 10 Farmiugdale, 8 Wayne, 3 Fayette, 3 West Gardiner, 4 Gardiner, 10 Windsor, 3 Ilallowcll, 6 Winslow, 4 Litchfield, 5 Winthrop, 0 Manchester, 3 Clinton Gore, 1 Monmouth, ft Unity Plantation, 1 Mt. Vernon, 4 Total 132. Wm- H. Libby, Augusta, ) L. T. BOOTHHY, Waterville, f Hejntblicau J. L. Stodbakp, Gardiner, > County JosKi’it T AV(mn>waki>, Sidney, I Committee. Charles Jewett, Clinton, J May 27, 1870. Knickerbocker Mutual Life Insurance Company OF NEW YORK. KHASTl’S LYMAN, ... PRESIDENT riMII* is one of Ihe oldest, most reliable, ami best J. dividend paying companies in tbe country, ASSETS OVER $7,200,000! Liberal arrangements will be made with Agents, and they-are wanted in all parts of the State. Apply at AUGUSTA, ME., 130 Water Htreet, (up-stalra) to CHARLES WHITE, Manager ior Maine and New Hampshire. March 22, 1870. h!2mar-tf ALL Kims OF JO 1UUMi AND Repairing Done tit taprf-am Williamson A Greenwood’*. RUBY’S BLACKING & BLl KING. The best in the market, for sale af w hob-sale or re tad by TITCOMIt A liOBH, Wholesale and Ketai! Druggists l«tf West End Kennebec Bridge. ?aUi5 ami I'SDER THE SEA. * [concluded from yesterday’s papfr.] Anil then she thought, as she had thought before, how glad >ln- should be to ate! Life didn't seem desirable any longer, and it would be blessed to be with Paul, even at the bottom of the ocean. And think ing thus, the long eyelashes drooped more and moro heavily—peace fell upon the brow and lips; she was asleep—asleep and dreaming a sweet joyful dream. IIow long she slept she never knew. She awoke with a sensation of intense cold. The spell of slumber was so strong upon her that for a moment she did not realize what had taken place. The cave was half full of water. Her feet and the hem of her dress were already wet, and the roar of the waves beneath the hardly' distinguishable archway told that the tide had surprised another victim, and already the avenue of the cave wrus barred. Was this the answer to some unspoken prayer? 'flie thought flashed over her. Had she really prayed for death? Here it was, close at hand, and she was conscious of no gladness—only an intense intinctive desire for life. It was too dreadful to be drowned in that hole, and washed away like a weed. Life was worth living, after all. naa somenouy saui, or was sue dream ing, that a portion of the cave was left uncovered by the water? Ship could not remember, but searched about now for some indication. Ah! surely this was one —a cork, a scrap of paper, lodged on the highest shelf-—fragile things which a tide must inevitably have washed away. With that instinct of properly which survives shipwreck and lire, she collected her draw ing materials and other little belongings, and retreating with them to this possible place of refuge, wrapped her cloak about her, and with folded hands sat down to await her fate. The cave was full of pale green light. It was beautiful to see, as the advancing flow rose lodge over ledge and flooded the fairy pools, how each star flower and sea-urchin, each crimson and golden weed, trembled and quivered as with delight at its refreshing touch. Each anemone threw wide its petals and expanded into full blos som to meet the spray baptism. No moc tal eye ever looked upon sight more charm ing : but its beauty was lost to the shiver ing and terrified girl. Tho doorway had quite disappeared. Sharp spray dashed against her dress. The drops struck her face. She shrank and clung more tightly to the rock. A prayer rose to her lips; and through the tremulous light of the submerged^ arch way a strange shadow began to go and come, to move and pause, and move again. Was it fish, or weed, or some mysterious presence? Did it come accompanied by life or death ? Meantime upon the rocks above a dis tracted group were collected. The party had come gayly back from the Heads. Dr. Gray, ignorant landsman as he was, had grown uneasy and hurried them away. Arrived at the Grotto the full extent of the calamity was at once evident. The boy had mistaken the tide—flow for ebb— and the only hope left was that Esther, discovering her danger in time, had taken refuge at tho cottage near by. They flew to search, but, as we know, in vain. The sobbing girls hung distractedly over the cliff, listening to the hollow boom with which the waves swung into the cavern beneath—sickening to think of the awful something which might any moment wash outward on the returning billow. The gentlemen went for assistance, and brought a couple of stout fishermen to the spot. But what could anybody do ? “If the young woman has sense enough to climb up the right hand corner and set still it won't hurt tier none perhaps,” one of them said. “Not more nor two tides a year gets up there.” Ah! if Esther could only be told that! They could hut trust powerlessiy to her steadiness of nerve and common sense. “She’s Such a wise thing," Helen sobbed out. So they waited. A rattle of wheels came t'roqj the road. They all turned to look, and some oue said: “Perhaps it's a doctor!” Though what earthly use a doctor eould have been would have been hard to say. A figure was coming rapidly up the path a young mail. Nobody recognized him till l)r. Gray started forward with the face of one who sees a ghost. “Paid! Good God! Is it possible P’ “Yes Doctor,” with a hasty hand shake. “No other. I don’t wonder you stare.” “But in heaven’s name how has it come about ? Where have you been since we gave you tip for lost ?” “It’s a long story. You shall hear it some day. But”—rapidly—“forgive my impatience—where is my cousin ? What is the matter?” There was a dead silence. At last with a groan. Dr. Gray spoke : “Paul, my poor fellow, how can I tell you ?—Esther is below there.” “In the grotto?” “In the grotto. Can anything be done?” The young man staggered. The glow faded from his face, lea\ ing him ashy pale. For a moment he stood irresolute, then he roused himself, and his voice, though husky, was firm. “It's a frightful place; still there is no absolute danger if she keeps her presence of mind. I stayed there over a tide my self once just to see it. Is your boat at home ?" to one of the fishermen. “Yes, sir." “Fetch it round then as quickly as pos sible.”—Then to l)r. Gray: “I shall row out there opposite the entrance, and make a dive for it. If I come up inside it’s all right, and I’ll see that no harm happens to Esther till the water falls, and we can get her out.” ••But—the risk!” ••There is the risk of striking the arch as I rise, that is all. I’m a good swimer. Doctor, as you know. 1 thbik it can be done. You can guess." with a sort of pale smile, “how 1 have been counting on this meeting : and to leave her a'-’oe