Pike County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 45, Petersburg, Pike County, 21 March 1884 — Page 3

And If the load -a mo wers pending. ■‘sasMctMaar"* •* »«Huiut tv hid bcaUuluir, t^aasasttsfcaaar Hg eye with flaroiifc Are is bright. His ear is tuned for healing; He s icady for a pull or tight, ,_As ‘Jf**8 the Unw and gearing. ‘He wits a halt and roans the way "hen near the post of danger; Hut erer ready for the fray When called by friend or stranger. This is the Wheel Horse of my lay, The careful, keen observer: That sees the path and feels the way, topw. And moves with force and t_ Th he who points the distant goal. And husbands all his treasure; Of courage and of strength the soul. And staunch in weight and measure. A kingdom for a statesmen! who Such qualities discloses; We’ll follow the bold Titan through, As fsrael followed Moses! We’ll celebrate the high renown. Aw »rd the noblest station; We’ll crown him with the people’s crown. The helmsman of the Nation! —Augusta Sew Ami.

fK>JiLT»S LAST FLIRTATION. tiarn Kitty, and Dolly is my twinBisttr. I was always sedate, mother used to say; tfcj^Jbpliy was giddy, and fond of flirting. - When we‘ were seventeen Dolly became enxaaiR^Mth our mother's conFrank Wifcnot, » young fellow ^^B’Mfwenty-four, soul °f a banker, free and cheery in manneKand disposition, He was very indulgent wi Dolly, for he felt io confident of her M^ve, and was hiraself so -loyal and sincerejthat the admiration she excited was his triumph; the freedom with which she received and encouraged it never painedyiim, though mother and I used to watch ebor with serious anxiety. * ^ Sometimes our mother would say a' few impressive words; then Dolly would throw her arms round her, and with kisses assure her that she would he a better girl, or she would pout a little,! with tears in her bright eyes. She would be very demure through two bai l;„ and at the third worse than ever; scarcely could Frank get one waltz for himself. One evening he brought tootir house a cousin of his, a barrister,, a man some years older than himself. He was rath er famous, though only thirty, being, an acute lawyer, and consequently looked up to at the bar.. Dolly owned to me that evening that Frink had confided to her that ! was Jack Dacre’s ideal woman. •‘So don't blush so angrily, darling,” sa d she, “for it would be the most deiig htfui aiTajigeaiesfe.—He is Frank’s ideal man-Shd dearest friend7>H would be the happiest thing for us allr^vAnd Dolly save me a hug and a kiss, and r: ofl' to bed. ^rMr. Dacre ecrne very often after that one visit, and I soon found that he was my ideal man, for he strangely resembled niy father, both in mannors and bin eh valrous courtesy to woman, as w ell as in appearance. It was with a chill at my heart that I was the first to niake the discovery that he was falling in love with Dolly—he; the soul of honor, seemed, bewitched by the charms of his bosom-friend’s affianced wife. I knew it before he did, but of course not before Dolly, who had a genius for unerringly detecting every symptom, however ohscifpe, either in her own case or another's. My mother and Frank were utterly Mina to the danger. I was very unhappy and. exceedingly sorry for Dollv.'for blank, for Mr. Dacre, and, I own it, for myself; for, though I had not fallen in love wpth Frank’s cousin, I must say he was the only man I had seen whom I fei.t I could fall in love with. An sccident brought matters to a clim ax. We were sitting in the drawing-room af:er dinner one one evening, when a nc ise in the street drew us to the window. The pole of a carriage had entered the shoulder of a cab-horse. Dolly became ill and faint at the sight, and Mr. Dacre, who was at her side, threw Mi arm round her To save her from fa ling. He led her to a sofa, and stood aside ss Frank drew near her; but from that night he never came any more. He and I rmly had seen the half-petulant way i a which Dolly had turned from Frank, bad caught another expression or her face, had seen hgr vivid blush. From that evening she became chid, petulant, teasing to Frank. At first he laughe d, then was hurt, and finally the engagement was broken off. This is soon told, but what my mother and I suffered must be imagined. I dared neither to tell the truth nor to hint to Dolly that I knew to whom her hewt wife given, though I loved her so dearly; and I felt this was the first true love of her life. This determined, decided, somewhat stern man was sure to charm orr little butterfly, if she noticed him: at all

Mother and i arranged that Dolly should go away on a short visit Frank was tci come one evening to return the letters Dolly had sent him. They would net feel the abrup ness of this rupture so much if they were placed personally by hin in my hands; and I had his letters also to give him. Mother was quite unequal to seeing him, for she loved him daarly, and the task was left tojne. I was not sorry, for I felt I could say all that was likely to comfort him, loving both of them so deeplyMo poor Frank produced his sorrowful lit lie packet, received the one I had for hitn, and stood leaning against She chime ey-piece, while I sat quite unable to uttsr aword, but with tears dropping quietly from my eyes. At last he told me that he knew Dolly had been faithless to him. He felt sure she end Jack Uacre loved each other, and he ejioke so humbly of himself, and as if it was quite to be expected that h:s cot sin should be preferred above any other nan, that I was greatly touched, and ny tears fell faster and faster. “Jack lathe soul of honor, Kitty; but I must make it elear to him that ha is i to do as bis heart dictate s. His her happiness must not be wrecked. " et my father to send me to mtr house in India, and will not reJack is rich 1 shall

his character. He had set hiiiMalf to & nation had been to use his kecr commercial gifts for the welfare of the widow and chil dren of an officer cf the army, and, at the cost of time, talent anti energy, to rescue her small fortune from unsafe kinds and ^invest itprotitan<i our affection increased for this truly brave man. ■ J*>Y3 £ol,'Hothcr ^ A her head that it wms her godchild’s duty to pay her a fare well visit before her marriage. Though, as she had never troubled: herself much about us, we were ratiher startled at this demand; we ali thought it would be best to accept the invitation—for toy sister was not looking well—and it was settled that she should go and spend a month with the old lady in her lovely north country home Mr. Dacre was pressed to go as oflien as his professional engagements would permit; so Dolly left us In pretty good spirits, in charge of the elderly servant who Teas our substitute tor r. rejrular ladies’maid.

She wrote to tell us how she was enjoying the repose and beauty d thi country. Mr. Caere had manngiHl SJ» run down from: Saturday till Monday a1 tho end of the first week, and lit d, oi course, made a great impress) or , but was afraid he could not come again—r long case was pending at Westminster The letter which followed this 1 giro ir its; integrity: High noon, July 20.—Dearest Krr-r: hope you will get this In time to send ny ha here instead or grandmamma's. I an on ; fortnight's visit tu Lady Millicent North Sue! a charming worn A.—a widow about twenty eight yoars old! f lic persuaded Mrs. Lie yd to lei; her bare me for a week or two; and, a: her daughter-it-law, a confirmed invalid was oiming to spe nd just that time wit! her m,r godmother was glad to get me out cf tin way, 1 know. 1 cin't write much, for tho pos leaves here at eight, and we drop our iatos i letters into the hall box as we go into dinner I expect tho gong- every minute. Tlds plae i is lovely, and the new Baronet—Sir CharlesIs the dearest-. The gong! Your ow:i. . idol XY. I felt uneasy concerning this letter. I was sorry Dolly should have left he • godmother's quiet home to visit »iga young widow just as she was sobering down and growing such a thoughtful lit tle love. It might unsettle her egain to pass a fortnight in a country-houso with a fascinating Baronet; and I knew Jaek Dacre would never permit, i.eve : portion, the smallest suspicion of flirt - ing. He had pardoned her defe etii m in Frank’s case, for Frank himself ha d pleaded eloquently, saying that she was very young, so 'naturally affaetiouatt. But mamma ami Ifelt sure that not for one hour woulti he permit the slightest approach to disloyalty to his dec ) tenderness for his girlish betrotihec. Neither her youth, her love of fun, nor her merry heait would plead one nton in her favor; sti I read this letter wijb« ;; heavy heart. Mv answer. r°ur letter reached me' ^ -h II TO the box- sent to llighwoi «T7Ti will receive It soon after this react is you. Write,'very fully, for your letter w is tantalizing.!Send me a full descriptor! >f every one. for you have roused my curios: ;y as to "Sir Charles," who is rthe dearest-” The rest of ia/ letter contained hoi: te news, and I need not transcribe fc. But Dolly’s answer 1 will transcribe — “You ask me for a description af every body, darling. Lady Millie;nt i3 very beautiful, very clever, and. devotedly attached to this Sir Oh tries; Imt I feel sure her heart is buried in t ie grave of her noble hnsband. I sen d h er photo, so need waste no words in d oscribing her. ■‘Sir Charles ie. very fascinating, though I tear my description may not predispose you *-•“* -*- tils in his favor: but you beg me to be ptirteiiliir. He is short and stout, has a very hue herd, hut rather thin light, hair, fine eyes, good mouth, but not much of a nose—in fad, it is till tip—very nice hands and feet. He Is. 1 believe, very talented, but does not employ his gifts, seldom talks, never reads, i3 s little fond of eating. ’ -„ In spite of these drawbacks. lie is very charming, and all the girls fur aad near make a great doal of him. Of course, lie is rich. He iiltes Lady Milticeiit to li ve in the house. She lias complete influence over liim.” I was much relieved after reaclinj tt is etter. I felt eo easy in my mind that 1 told Dollv how 1 feared for her. “But,” i wrote, “of course you never sonld really aclmire a fat little man, who never resids or talks, and with a aose all tip, and who cares for nothing hut eating.” It turned ouis that the most nnort uaate that 1 conld have done was to confess my fears to my provoking gists r. She answered me by vehemently , t oolaring that Sir Charles was the m< >st lovable fellow she had met for a 1c ig lime, and really was so excited iiha : I posted a letter at once. “You distress me, Dolly, you imow tar. Dacre would never forgive you if Pc t i.w is love, if ___ hour he loses his high opinion of you!*' This is how Dolly answered my t< ier appeal: t . laming bltle thing you aie feting, Kitty! I am very much attached to sir juries: and, if Jack is ever so angry, tec n*t

Thus flippantly the letter run 01 I was really angry and distress resolved to try no more lectures clearly made matters worse. S< aext time wrote, I gavo a full dc tion of a dav we had spent in i bearing Mr. Iiacre plead. I ties, ais dignified appearance, his graceful gestures—above all, 1 dwi :he beauty of Iiis nose. , Dolly answered: && p *

knock. All day -- w.j ..uuuwoudy passedaad no letter arrived from my (lister or her On Thursday morning I ran down SSTheIfSi1?.,.E3lS?KS in Dolly’s handwriting. 1. ran up to . I found sat down myself ire every mamma and gave her the inclosed in it for her; to read mine, after with a cup of Coffee. W3rd of it: “You nr; well aware that a catastrophe has happened through my heedless ness, flic best thing mil be for mo to desoir.be fully the who e consequences of that mi [fortune. On our return from the garden ir.riy on Tues* day I found a telegram awaiting me from Jaok-'ShBll be with you by VdA’ Ofcourre this awoke no fears m my mind, for I knew Jack might nm down at any moment the brains permit. Lady MiUioent nenl me o« at onee to be dressed by her artist~niaid. What shemade of me you must have seen to believe, Kitty. I would not look at a - raj whole process was complete; glanced In the long glass, I was at what 1 saw. It was fof many discussions be zdbzr^r,g*>™atm — _./amazed I now know, r MllHcent may imagthat Jack -In the tfaongm, man oaci would see me look as he had never seen mi took before, tor I am so improved in hea.tl that my whole appearance ia changed. Well the bed rang. Lady Millieent. received Mr Dacrem the mormng-room, and came to seui me down at once. “1 re?1.?own with my heart bounding. : ornered the room. I noticed . ack give om ««wt-but received me in such a very un Jack-Uke manner that I was terrified. ‘Mam ma—Kitty? I cried. ‘Quite well when I ief them, said Mr. iiacre; but when he place: me in a chair, and took one opposite to me,: felt matters were desperate. ‘What Is wrong? I gasped. ‘Dearest Jack, pray speak!’ *Onh an address, said ha and put the unfortunuti envelope in my hands. “Ihls contained a let ter for your sister, which 1, perhaps foi (uuately, read.before I perceive.ithe mistaki i Just seventeen minutes lx-tore 1 ieav I have , .UWVM PHlWB Wiure JL lCtlVI forthe return train; so If you wish to raj auythiug. let me beg of you to stjieak at once! I sank back in my chair anil covered mj „ ....... — -- wltt * «.uu b».a m my vuuir «u j coverea Jlth my handkerchief, trembling agitation. Will you hear my explanation?’ summered. ‘Needless; the letter can ha\ but one meaning. I camo to release you froi your engagement to me. Did t his scounun know you were engaged?’ I covered mv fat agaiu. To hear Sir Charles North ca'lled scoundrel was too much for me. I did u< speak for several minutes; but time was fi ing fast, and at length. I said: ‘If this isl truth our last meetiug, grant me one favoi ray that you will before Tf tell you what it i Of course it Is* a reasonable, honorable n quest that X wish to make; but I own it is on you will not like to grant.’ He paused moment, then said: ‘I will do whatever yo ask.’ ‘I ask you to see fir Charles North:’ H winced, but bowed silently. I left the rooi to see the Baronet I found him in his ow room, intently studying an immense bookbut only the illustrations, I believe. I aske him to come with me to speak to a gentlema who was waiting to see him. He flatly n fused. Time was rushing on. 1 knelt by hin implored him. At last! kissed him, and h yielded.

scended with me to the room whore 1 had left Mr. Dacre. Jack stood, moodand stern, pale as ashe*. where I had left; him. We entered. I led Sir Charles toward him. ‘Mr. Dacre,' said 1, ‘let me present; you to Sir Charles North, Baronet. Jack started— paused—seized Sir Charles In his strong arms, and—threw him out of the window?-no, kissed him! For this "scoundrel.’ this fat. greedy, idle little man is the dear little son of Lady Millleent. aged Just two years! Now *^*?**!« h?.v‘‘ >>«d for onoe',_i*ro put hid not resist all this into my head, and J *•%... >« >yla«, ft? never .*OTrgfla Vygfc cee such a lot* of pain in the face I lore best m all the world. Jack did not go back by the return train, though he was obliged to leave early this morning; but I do not think 1 ran slay away from him one day ovey a month. Lady Millftpnt Rave unit muet nntnn __ —~ v » v* «a uiuuiiu XidUj 111 11 ^ pentsays you must come to take my place. She will write and ask mamma. You will V ” “'■v «■*« twa UMUiUflB. itlU. \ soon be as madly in love with Sir Charles.” And so it proved. I went to star with Lady Millicent; and, of all the darling, quaint, nohle, caubby little pets 1 had seen, Sir Charles was the king. At the end of the vear Frank returned in time for Christmas. He did not go back to India; he settled in England. He and I were married about six months after Dolly. We both live in a lovely part of Kent Dolly’s husband pets and loves her devotedly. My .husband adds to all his love a delicate, tender homage infinitely precious to me. “ Kitty, dearest,” my mother once said to me, “ you and I hate tasted the fullest earthly happiness. We both know that reverence is the perfectly peerless jewel in love’s crown: but we must earn it” _ A bravo Eton boy spends as much time with us as his mot tier can bear to spare him, and the most welcome guest in Jack Dacre’s home is gir Charles North, Baronet. Women Are Honest. Although hundreds of women hold positions of financial trust in the country, we have yet to hear of one of them being guilty of embezzlement or defalcation. . The evidence clearly sustains the positions of those who believe that women are qualified,morally.physically, and intellectually, for the handling oi money in stores or in banlis. General Spinner, who first introduced women into the United States Treasury, left on record a striking testimonial to the efficiency and integrity of the sex, and no one ever had a better opportunity tc study the question than he, who at one tim%had one tAbusand women under hif direction, tsgaged chiefly in handling money. He testified that they count more accurately and rapidly tlian men; that their ability to detect counterfeits proved to be superior in almost every test; that they were, without an except tion, honest, and were invi.riably more careful and painstaking in their work. Complaints of inaccuracy *,nd Carelessness on the part of men were made frequently during General Spinner’s administration of the United States Treasury, but such complaints against lady clerks were few. The shrewdest and ^picfeest detecters of counterfeit currency were women, and in case of a dispute as to the genuineness of money General Sjminer invariably took the judgment of a Miss Grandiu, who was for a long time employed hi hi* Bureau. IF speaking of her ability in this particular one day, General Spinner said: “If I was a believer in clairvoysinee I should say that she possessed that power; but I am not; so I call it instinct” Although there are several thousand women employed by the Government as clerks, accountants, postmistresses, and in other capacities, not one has ever proved unfaithful to her ti-ust Many ht.ve been discharged for in capacity and for other reasons, but never one for dishonesty. These facts ire worth the consideration of merchant! and bankers, particularly now when there seems to be an epidemic of embezzlement— Al bany Journal. —There has share cotnpaj trichina- from

1-—_ .. to own more land than they can till in tbs most profitable manner, so that it will pay for the money expended in keeping it :'ree from taxes, weeds and incumbrances, they will have solved theprobleia of ease in a farmer’s life. The happiest and thriftiest farmers we have ever known, lived on farms of only ten to one hundred •acres, every foot of wh ich was made to count. On the other hand, the farmer who has so many broad acres that he cannot walk them over daily—where rods of fence corners are never cultivated or made any use of—lives a life of anxiety and worry. His taxes are heavy and his crops light He cannot give seasonably thorough cultivation to so much land. Now. if the fairmer who owns one hundred acres of .land will sell half of it, and expend tho money received for it in cultivating the other fifty, getting blooded stock, poultry, fertilizers, etc., he can make each acre produce as much as two acres are doing now. His taxes will be less, his cures less, and his gain vastly greater. Though th'B West abounds in large farms, there are some small ones in that vast region which are models in both neatness and productiveness. For example, the Keota (Iowa) Eagle tells of a Western man who is (satisfied with a fifty-acre model farm—Mr. Artcmas Fisher, near that place. The Eagle, in relating the story of his management and success, says that he keeps one team of horses, three first-class milch cows, and a nice little drove of the best hogs. He miliks his cows for the creamery, and they made him nearly $200 last year; will, perhaps, do better this year. He will sell $£hX> worth of hogs this year and have thirty Stockers to keep over. He has $200 worth of flaxseed to sell; has an abundance of hay and grain to keep his stock in firstclass condition during the* winter. He keeps everything in apple-pie order about his farm; his cows revel in the clover up to their eyes; be attends to feeding, watering and milking as regularly as the clock strikes, hence he gets tho best resn its with tho least possible feed. He keaps his stock under cover; and never allows any arnim^l _tn riijyer ifU the—fee*?- corners. He has a barn that its a modfel of convenience and economy. It is snow proof and as warm as the old kitchen. He has a first-class selection of fmit—not a large orchard, but a choice selection of the varieties tha; thrive and bear tho best in the locality. Every thing about the farm bears marks of intelligence, thrift' and economy'. Besides making a living for himself MflHhe “old lady, he will sell at least $800 worth of 6tuff off his fifty acres this year, and not be exceed-" ing former years, either. There is no rush nor hurry about da’s model farm. Everything goes along quietly and regularly. The expenses 6.re small and the gains sure. If perchance any df our readers are trying to boic augur holes with gimlets —to cultivate large farms with altogether inadequate means—they are invited to carefully stud'; the two preceding paragraphs. They are full of meaning and Wisdom.. Instead of endeavoring lo purchase “all the land that joins them,” we Believe it would be the part of wisdom for many farmers to sell some of their broad acres and concentrate their efforts and means upon a limited area. This is a good time for those interested to refleet upon and decide the important question—before arrangemen ;s for the active operations of the ensuing season sire completed,— Tribune and farmer. Repai rs for the Universe. “A new industry to give labor to the toiling masses,” said a gentleman yesterday. ; ‘It is a company, established on the plan of like institutions in Berlin and Paris, having for its object the mending of socks.” The listener started away. “Don’t gc.y?It’s a fact See, here is -a circular from the company. They do not confine their attention to socks. Stockings, underwear for ladies and gentlemen, clothing «>f all kinds, for every age and for both sexes, will be mended." “Why net add umbrellas and silk hats*”

-iney na.e aone sa. ouk nats are not a circumstance. Broken china and strained bedsteads are not neglected. It it is simply a company that manufactures nothing and repairs everything." “Suppose the furniture mechanic should upsist his glue pot on the sealskin sacque which his neighbor was sewing on. You can’t repair everything in one shop?” “That’s here yon are not informed. The compar y are just starting. Their present spec ialty is clo thing. They call at any address on receipt of a card and get the sooks or other articles, take them to headquarters, mend them, and with a bill. They will call i or article of furniture and ndedin like manner. But they have not yet got no large a factory that they cun do so varied a business. They have no factory tit all, only rented they have arranged with fur maliers, dressmakers, s, furni ture makers, hat maker;! of about every hold utility who will do company looks after the arantees the work, saving the trouble and sometimes a man spl its a dress coat" 1 handle the job, bringing neatly durned that ho return thi for any return it rooms. Bu boot makers cement ma! makers, article of the work, repairs and the owner much e: **Snp’ “They it to him not know all for darning, prices." “But if t should a m a tailor?” “Because can get the

—Never p it away a silk dress or cloak with lost in the plaits or folds. It is never so easily removed as at flrst shake the garment well, then rub lighter with a piece of flannel.—llarp>:r'» —Codfish s much nicer if it is pit-kec in very smal I bits and then soaked for one hour in cold water than if put into warm water or scalded; in the latter case it becoi les hard and does not mis lightly and ’ fell with the dressing.— N. —Nearly ! alf the weight of wool as it is remove* from sheep is oil and yelk. They are bo h wasted in the process ot scouring, i- fortune is awaiting the person who will invent a process for saving and utilizing them. — Albany Journal. —A correspondent of Purdy’s Fruit Feeorder sac s he used a mixture of sulphur and assafeetida as a remedy for curcnlio on >lum trees, and with good results. Se veral of his neighbors have also used th is same remedy successfully. He syringes the tree and fruit (every part) and repeats it after rains. , —The Prairie Farmer truly remarks that a little orethougbt ou a farm is a good thing. It saves time, money, and much of th is vexation that is liable to come without it. Like the watchman on a ship, a good farmer must always be looking nthead. He must be quick in his judgment of what should be done at the present time, and he should have a good perc eption to show him the best thing to do in the future. —A good cracker pudding is made by rolling two large crackers fine; add the juice of one lemon and the grated rind of two, half a pint of thick, sweet cream, a large tablespoonful of butter, the yelks of four eggs, sugar to the taste. Make a puff paste for a deep plate or a small and shallow pudding dish. Bake the crust until it has commenced to hardeh slightly, then pour the above mixture in, taking care to pierce the erqst in several places with a fork. Bake tor nearly an hour.—N. T. Post.

lasniotrs uecrees. Puffed shoulders are seen on all dresses. Sleeves remain very tight below the elbow. Cuffs are again worn with all street dresses. Collars still fit closely and button with a stud. Long silk mittens are fashionable for street wear. Hand-painted ribbons are much used for ball toilets. Ruffles of lace are now gathered into the sleeves of jerseys. Figured velvets are much worn, but, are never so elegant as plain ones. High heels are no 1< nger worn on evening shoes, but are still worn on day boots. Brides’ toilets are very simple, but a departure is made in dresses lor bridesate. Scarlet petticoats are again in vogue. White underskirts should be worn only in the evening. Very elegant French ladies wear underskirts of white cashmere or white satin at home. The less underclothing worn the better the fit of the dress, hence the flannel underclothing b ung light, though warm, is better, even though it be not so ornamental as the funy which the French prefer. 9 Gray or tan-colored kid gloves can be worn with any colored dress. Black .gloves are worn quite independent of .mourning, both in kid or silk. Tancolored gloves divide favor with black for evening wear. W ire bracelets that fit any arm are pretty, and then there are flexible bracelets in links and curved chains of gold. The wire bracelets are merely supports for the row of precious stones on the back of the wrist. _ Among favorite monogram decorations for notepaper is a sunken square of a ^darker tint than the paper, with the monogram in a lighter shade upon it. In exclusive stationery we have the paleography resembling old parchment It bids fair to.be a favorite among lovers of the antique. Skirts of white or cream lace fare sometimes trimmed in front With three long lines of bright-colored satin ribbon, which spread, outward towards the edge of the skirt from beneath a large rosette at the waist. The ribbons are in the color of the corsage or underskirt beneath the iace. On ball dresses showers of single blossoms now take the place of large sprays and.festoons of flowers, and these are sown all over the upper skirt, sometimes hanging by their stalk with excellent ene t. Such flowers are used* as daisies, buttercups, forget-me-nots, blue-bells and tiny rosebuds. Really superb is a dinner dress of poncean velvet, the train turned back with satin rovers. The tablier in Algerian embrtMery is worked with red silk on net; trails of red poppies crossed the tablier, descended one side of the train and served as necklet to the high bodice, falling at the back with flots of ribbons. Pretty catchalls are made of paper fans, with the rivet which holds the sticks together withdrawn and a cord substituted. The fan is drawn together and one stick is lapped npon the other and fastened, thus making a coneflhaped receptacle. A cornucopia of coarse, stro ig paper is fitted into this, and ribbon passed in and out between the sticks forms bows in front. A ribbon loop is attached by which to suspr*» the ca tchall—Albany (N. F.) Ar9 «*•

Traces for Toting Men. Hie fact that-apprentices are becomtng fewer each year has for some time been a fruitful topic of discussion. Some ascribe this state of affairs to the policy of the trades unions and others to the unwillingness of the rising generation to engage in any occupation less “genteel” than that of a dry-goods clerk, or a book-keeper, or a bank clerk, or a vender of drugs and toilet articles. Parents are largely responsible for the increasing lack of interest in the various trades. They fail to study the character of their boys, and, above all, fail to inculcate in their youthful minds a proper respect for the dignity of labor. Some people think they have done their whole duty when they furnish their children with the necessary boohs and send them to school. In truth their duty has hairdlr begun. In the first place the every-day lile of the lad should be thoroughly familiar to his parents. If he manifes ts any special aptitude the parent shoulci be on hand to see that it is developed. As it is the average boy pecomes m a measure hiB own master the day he en ters school. In time his ideas become inflated and at an age when by rights he should be wearing the apron of an artisan he eschews trades and be comes little better than a mere looker-on in the world. Unless

er from Inflammatory rheumatism tor seven years; the muscles of her .hands and limbs were contracted and she used cratches. By a single application of St. Jacobs Oil she was benefi ted instantaneously, and Anally completely cure 1. “There is money in hogs,” said a rural exchange. It would seem so. We know a great many that have Philadelphia Call. Look oat for Tour Head! No matter what parts it may Anally affect, catarrh always s'arts in the bead, and belongs to the head. There is no mystery about the origin of this direful disease. It begins in a neglected cold. One of the kind that is “ sure to be better in a few days.” Thousands of victims know how it is by sad experience. Ely’s Cream Balm cures colds in the head and catarrh in ail its stages. Not a snuff nor a liquid. Applied with the finger to the nostrils. Par excellence—a good father.—The Judge. When Ton Feel Bine and your back aches, and your head feels heavy, and you wake unre; reshed in the morning and your bowels are sluggish or costive, yon need Kidney-Wor . It is nature’s great remedy and never fails to relieve all cases of Diseased Kidn-ys,Torpid I4ver, Constipation, Malaria, Piles, Rheumatism, See. It operates simultaneously on the Kidney s, Liver and Bo wels, strengthening them and restoring healthy action. Put up in both dry and liquid form. Sold by all druggists. 1 Ir yon went to put money in a sound investment buy telegraph stocks.—Philadelphia Chronicle-Herald. 1 believe Swift’s Specific has saved my life.' I had virtually lost use of the upper part of my body and my arms from the poisonous effects of a large cancer on my neck, from which I had suffered for twenty years. 8. S. S. has relieved me of all soreness, and the poison is being forced out of my system. I will soon'be well. W. R. Robinson, Davisboro, Ga. Remember the poor. It costs nothing.— If. 0. Picayune. From John Eaton, Lafayette, Ind., who announces that “One year ago I was, to all appearance, in the last stages of Consumption. Our best physicians gave my case up. My friends then purchased a bo tie of Du. Wm. Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs. I took nine bottles, and I am now in perfect health.” The disease of tho meter—gas trick fever.—Oil City Herrick. 13^* Do it at Once. For 10 cents get a package of Diamond Dyes at the druggist’s. They color anything the finest and most desirable colors. Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt. Sample Card, 32 colors, and book of directions tor 8c stamp. A last wants to know if a lover can be called a suitor if he doesn’t suit her. Congressional EndorsementHon. John Cessna, ex-Member from Penn., writes: “ In the space of twelve hours my rheumatism was gone, having taken three doses Durang’s Rheumatic Remedy. My brother was cured by ajrimilar amount. I cordially recommend it.” By ail druggists, or R. K. Helphenstine, Washington, D. C. •Why is Mrs. Lydia E. Piukham’s Vegetable Compound like the Mississippi River in a spring freshet? Because the immense volume of this healing riv r moves with such momentum that it sweeps away all obstacles andis literally flooding the country.

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Having made my wants in tills particular direction known, in answer to an interrogative, Mr. Ashley said: “Yes, during my residence here I have becomewell acquainted with the workings ot the ‘Third Hou^e,’ as it is termed, and could tell you of numerous jobs, which, Tike the ‘Heathen Chinee,’ are peculiar.” “You do not regard the lobby, as a body, vicious, do you?” “Hot necessarily so; there are good and bad men comprising that body; yet there have been times when it must be admitted that the combined power of the ‘Third House* has overridden the will of the people. The bad influence of the lobby can be seen in the numerous blood-bills that are introduced at every session.” “But how can these be discovered?” “Easily enough, to the person who has made the thing a study. I can detect them •t a glance.” “Tell me, to what bill do yoh refer?” “Well, take the annual gas bills, for instance. They are introduced for the purpose of bleeding the Washington Gas light Company. They usually result in •n investigating committee Which never amounts to anything more than a draft upon the public treasury for the expenses of the investigation. Another squeeze is the abattoir bills, as they are called. These, of coarse, are fought by the butch- } er» and market-men. The first attempt to force a bill of this description was in 1877, when a prominent Washington politician i offered a fabulous sum for the franchise.” “Anything else in this line that you think of, Mr. Ashley?” “Yes. there’s the job to e flats, which, it thePolaw. would have resulted in an enormous steal. The work is now Got

and leg stow! WOg&lxt Oi putt*: as Jofl sr» ana leg would be similarly affeefed. Then asgaia it weald locate iu some particular'jart of soy body sad produes a tenderness which would will sigh drive ms frantic. There would bo weeks at * «ia» Mats I would be sfflietocl with an intermitting kiutl of pain that would come on every afternoon »nd leave me comparatively free trvm (suffering during the balance of the twenty-four hour* 1 hen I would have terrible paroxysms of pain coming eu at any time during the day or night when I would be obliged to lie upon my back lor hour* and keep as motionless as possible Svery time. I attempted to mors a chilly sensation would miss over my body, or - would faint from hot Sashes. X suffered frost a spasmodic contraction of the mug-das and a soreness of the back end bowels, and even ray eyeballs became sore and distressed me greatly whenever I wiped my face. I became ill-tempered, peevish, fretful, iiritabie and desperately despondent,” “Of conrss you consulted the doctors regarding your difficulty!’” “Consulted them? well I should say X did. Some toldme I had neuralgia; others that l bid inflammatory rheumatism, for which there was no cure, that 1 would be afflicted all my life, and that time alone would mitigate my sufferings.” “Bat didn't they try to relieve your miseries?”* 'Yes, they vomited and physicked me, blistered and bled me, plas ered and oiled mo, sweat, steamed and everything but frose me. but without avail.” “But how did you 6natty recover?” “1 had a friend living in Michigan whe had been afflicted iu a similar way and had been cured. He wrote mu regarding his recovery and advised me to try the remedy which cured him. I procured a bottle,and commenced its use, taking a tablespoocfnl after each meal and at bed time. I had used it about a week when i noticed a decrease of the soreness of the joints and a general feeling of relief. I persevered in its use and finally got so 1 could move around without limpin'-, when I told ray tr ends that it was Warner's Safe I’.htraraatic Cure that had put me on my feet.” “And do you regard yourcurw-as permanent?” “Certainly; I haven’t been so well, in years as 1 am now, and although I have been subjected to frequent and severe changes of. weather this winter, I have not felt the first intimation of the rein. n of my rheumatic trouble.” “Ho you object to the publication of this interview, Mr. Ashley?” ‘•Not at all, sir. I look upon it as a duty I cot my fellow-creatures to alleviate their sufferings so fa? as I am uble. and any communication regarding my symptoms and cure that may !>- sent to me at 6CS Maine 3venue will receive prompt and careful attention.” “Judging from your recital, Mr. Ashley, there must be wonderful curative properties about this medicine?” “Indeed there is, sir, for no man suffered more nor longer than did I before this remedy gave me relief.” “ To go back to the original subject, Mr. Ashley, I suppose you see the same-famil-iar faces about the lobby session after session?” 5 “No, not so much as you might think. New faces are constantly seen and old ones disappear. The strain upon lobbyists is necessarily very great, and when Son add to this'the demoralizing effect of ite hours and intemperate habits and the fact that they are after found out In their steals, their disappearance can easily be accounted for.” “ What proportion of these blood-bills •re successful?” .. “A very small percentage, sir. Notwithstanding the power and influence of the lobby, bat few of these vicious measures pass. Were they successful it would be a 3ad commentary upon our system of government, and ‘would virtually annihilate one branch of it. The great majority cf them are either reported adversely or smothered in committee by the watchfulness aau loyalty of our Congressmen.” J, E. D. The best hand to hold in the gams of life is that of your best girl.—Waterloo Observer. A Splendid Dairy is one that yields its owner a good profit through the whole season. But .he must supply the cows with what they ndfcd in order for them to be able to ke.p up their product. When their butter gets lifcbiiu June, acd adds five cents per pound to the value of the bn:ter.--t vstfg*-5-Being entertained by a romance isn't what is nsuaily meant when the types say “ a novel entertainment.” For Coughs and Throat Disorders use Brows’s Bronchiai. Troches. “Have never changed my mind respecting them, except I think better of that which I began thinking well of.”—Res, Henry liisnJ Becclier. Sold only in boxes. 23 cts. Woman’s rights—to do as she pleases, while man’s is sdso to do as she pleases, or t take the consequences. From North Hampton, N. H., Mrs. L. B. Tart ton writes: “ Samaritan Nervine euro 1 my sem,” Piso’s Cure for Consumption is not only pleasant to take, but it is sure to cure. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery; but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.' Ir aStieted with Sore Byes, use Dr. Isaao Thompson’s Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 2So. At the dawn of womanhood, or in the change of life, Samaritan Nervine is the ladies’ friend. Hale's Honey of llorehouod and Tar Will tackle an obstinate cough or col t. Pike’s toothache drops cure in one minute. A SSessenger of Health. Sent free to sufferers from nervous, ’wboonic and blood diseases, brain and heart affection-*, nervous debility, etc. It tells of wonderful cnreieffected by Dr. Scott’s Coca, Beef and Iron, with rnosphenjs. Sold by druggists; $1. Dr. Scott, Kansas Oi "

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