Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 7, Number 16, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 14 October 1876 — Page 1

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THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE

FIRST EDITION Town-Talk.

WHAT SHALL. BR DOXB wrra THK THAXPHF The tlmo of the year nascoine around again when the tramp question begins I" j, to assume unpleasant prominence as a social problem. Though tramps in this part of tbe country are at present by no .1* means ax numerous as they were twelve months ago it is not unreasonable to expect tbat the number will increase aw I the weather grows colder, and that be[sVf 11 fore the winter is over tbey will be as "V troublesome and as plenty as in any former year. Hie tramp nuisance, as a feature of American life, is a thing of recent birth. It has grown Into its I present formidable proportions almost within three years. Many persons belief© that with the return of better times this, like other evils, will fade ontof existence and that Its decline will

be as rapid as its growth has been. Others, less sanguine, fear tbat the malady has already become chronic and that vagabondage is henceforth to be a /'-perpetual national disorder from which no relief la to hoped (br or expected. I Which of these views Is the correct one it is not the province of T. T. to decide, vile cau only repeat town talk and leave liis readers to draw their own oonclusions. The present question is, What shall be done with the tramps tbat come here? How are they to be received

By talking with various worthy citi- .. rssos upon tho general subjoct of tramps, T. T. has, during the week, obtained a r»a variety of information bearing upon these questions and though the opinions vary, as It was natural they should, he ventures to cay that the thoughful reader will be able to gather from them some healthy grains of common sense.

They are given below without turtber preface: MR. BOUNDKRHY'S VIKWS. "Oh. yes Mr. Rounder by had been bothered to death with them. There wasn't a day that frotn one to a half 'down didn't ernie to his otrice begging money, ur work, or old felothee, or lOinnthing. He found the easiest way to get rid of them was just to tell them to get out—ho'd nothing for them and if they didn't move lively lo move them e.. with number 9 boot. Tbey ore, In sBounderby's opinion, an unmitigated nuinanre and he didn't propose to let them annoy him more than was necessary. Ho believed they might all get work if they wanted It, but that they preferred begging. He wasn't going to

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it. Did he believe it a good

idea for the city to provide food and lodglug for ftuch as would do work ^enough to pay for It? No. He didn't "t "believo tho city had any business doing anything of the kind. The city should -trest them Just as he did—tell 'em to cle*r outl They soon got enough of him, and they'd soon get enough of the

MR. MUHOSTONK'S OPINION. idr. Murdstone deeply syinpathlr.ed with tho poor creatures. His heart bled /or tboui. Ho thought it the duty of poeplo who were rleh to give to them liberally and God would bless cheerful givers. He was a poor tuan himself and his trip east this summer had been expensive and he really couldn't afford to contribute much himself, but those who could afford it ought, he thought, do so voluntarily. He was opposed to the city do'ng anything for them because that would increase taxes and taxes were already high enough—too high, in faot, and the council bad no right to be »%oildin| a work house or going to any 'fcttoh expense as that would Involve. If the people who wore able would only give as they ought there'd be no necess,, ally of anybody «'e® worrying tbemartm Perhaps it wasn't pleasant to '1 hare thorn coming to his house at all times of the day and night after something to eat or wear or some place to sle«p, but then he thought if one was in the habit of telling them kindly but firmly that he had nothing for them, the tramps Anally got to know that house and afterwards avoid it,

Him BKTSKY TROTWOOD'S 1DKA, It was Miss Betsey's opinion that iramps were the worst nuisance in crealion. Tbey cauie to her house by the doseu every day and the way some of them could eat was just a caution. Tbey were good-natured fallows though generally, and did any UtUe work ahe might hav» for tham to do cheerfully and well. What she objected to most was, that they 'most always came after she had washed up the dishes and th« eoflfee had gotten oold. She didn't tike the idea of having to kindle ap a dosen extra fires every day. Did she think It a good idea for the city to take care of them Well, she didn't know about that. She auppdsed it wsa bat what was the ua* of the city making them break stone? It would look ft good doai more like Christian charity If the dty would give tbem what it had to pre!

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without requiring the poor, tired fellows to blister their hands breaking stone. Tee, tramps were an awfUl nuisance

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GADORIND'S THBORT

Tramps I" said Mr, Qsdgrind, "don't say tramps to me. If I bad my way about it tbere'd be a whipping post put up at every corner and every tramp caught should be flogged till he'd had enough of tramping. Why, sir, no mercy should be shown them! Aren't they a disgrace to the conn try Don't they go up and down breaking into bouses, stealing everything tbey can lay hands on, insulting women, setting stables on fire and committing every other crime you can think off Aren't they dirty, filthy, diseased and an eyesore to decent people And yet a lot of sentimental idiots in the city council will go and offer a premium for these lazy hounds to come here. Offer to feed and lojlge them as long as they like to stay on consideration that they will sit together for an hour or two under a comfortable sbed and break up a few pieces of stone, while they are talking over other matters and perhaps fixing up a plan to rob somebody at night. It's a shame, sir, and I'm going to protest against It in a way that will be heard. I'm not going to pay taxes for any such purpose!"

MR. STEPHEN BLACKPOOL. Mr. Blackpool didn't know that he had any views on the subject of tramps tbat would be or special interest to anybody. He was a poor man and didn't know bow soon he might be a tramp himself. It seemed to him though that the unfortunate poor were the least to blame for the existence of tramps. Tramps had been to his house—were there every day for tbat matter—and be could truly say thst to his knowledge uone had ever gone away hungry. More than that they nevershould while he bad a crust to share with them. As to the work bouse project, he thought it would bo much cetier If the city would hire the men at a fixed price when they applied for work, and let them get lodging and something tr eat with the muney obtained from their work, where ibey pleased. Perhaps there might be eomu law to prevent the city from improving a street in any other manner than by advertising and lotting the contract to the lowest bidder—be did not know—, but if thero was such a law it ought to be repealed. Work is to be done on several streets this winter. He thought it would be better for the city and better for the tramps if the city would do It

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employ all the men who applied for work to work at it,paying them small wages, say ono dollar a day or less, and letting them spend the money where and how they liked. Men would not be paupers if they bad the choice of being independent laboring men. He thought there would be tramps as long as work was scarce and no longer.

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The above wfll show the jenor of the talk concerning the tramp. T. T. is after a tramp now who will mako a statement of his side of the question, Httrl the result may be looked for at some future time not far distant. •4WI§

tiu$k§ and Nubbins.

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THK MAN WHO LIVES.

It is astonishing how poorly many people understand the philosophy of living and how greatly they mistake the purpose and object of life. To judge by their actions and conduct they seem to think tbat the whole end of man is to get money. Tbey are willing to dwarf and even to destroy their mora), intellectual and social natures In order to convert themselves icto mere machines for money-making. Blindly pursuing the golden apple (whioh is too often filled only with bitter ashes) they do not perceive that they are gradually becoming bard, cruel, stingy, grasping, avaricious, narrow-minded and altogether pitiable that they are trampling beneath their feet all the good things which nature has so bountifully spread in their way, as mean and worthless that they are laying health and life Itself on the altar of filthy lucre. They do not see all this because, like the dirtraker in Bunyan, their eyes are riveted on one otyeot and one object only—gold. Others see it and perhaps warn them of the consequences tbat will como upon them, but in vain. The spell is on them too strong to be broken by mortal power. Tbey have gone so for tbat to return to impossible. Tbey must and will follow the delusion to the end, which Is the grava. The richer they become the harder and more avaricious they grow until all the mifc of human kindness is turned to a cankeroua curdle in their breasts. Of course all of them do not become horrible misers, starring by their ssoks of gold, but many of them, all of them la foot, reach a point somewhere between man and the miser.

Wo are a nation of money-seeksrs. In this country wealth seems to be looked on as the highest good. Young men beginning Hie believe money to be the open sesame to honor, position and influence. Hsnee they seek to marry

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into rich families or, Ailing In that, plunge into business or professional life with at! the energy of a delirium. There is unfortunately too muoh ground for their belief, nevertheless It is not altogether oorreot. Wealth does hot always confer power and position nor does the absence of it necesssrily shot a man out from these. There are In every oommunity very rich men who hsvs little standing and influence. They are universally recognised a« being coarse, Moorish, selfish, ignorant, uncultivated and penurious. Nobody likes them. They are not pointed to with prtdo and pleasnreasspeolmens of the best citizenship. On the contrary they stand in the way of progress and sre hindrance rather than a benefit to the community. When the/ die few tears fall upon their graves men ate secretly glad they are out of the way.

In every community also thero area few citizens of another class, not rich generally, but for the most part, in comfsrtsble circumstances. They have good, warm, hospitable homes provided with all the comforts snd as many of the luxuries of life as they can afford. Tbey are intelligent, progressive, cultivsted, libera), frank, genial, honest, just and kind. They are not cold and selfish but open-hearted and hospitable. Everybody speaks well of thein nobody ill. Tbey have good health, an easy conscience, a sweet temper and are full of spirit and energy. They are more popular and have a greater influence in the community than any number of misers could have. Their wives and daughters at once adorn and lead society. They are the touchstones of taste and maunen. These men build, guide, govern. They sre autocrats by nature, obeyed and followed beoause they oommend what all see is wise and right and lead where all see that the way is easy and safe. These are the sample citizens of the community, the people who are known far from the towns they live in. Therefore it is not money alono, nor money of necessity, which gives a man influence and standing in the world.

How much more our happiness depends upon ourselves than we are apt to imsgine. We think we should be happy situated so or so—making our happiness depend on these circumstances or on others. Nature was no such blunderer. She plaoed the matter in our own hands. Life ought to be a compound of work and enjoyment. Neither must be in excess to produce the best result. Work gives an appetite for pleasure, and pleasure an appetite for work. A healthy balance must be maintained. He who would livo wisely should consider first of all things his health. It is the sound mind in the sound body that constitutes the ideal man. This ev.d is to be attained by careful and prudent living by regular habits, by not worrying and fretting but by being contented, satisfied and hopeful, not overtaxing the energies in order to make great gains but being content with the moderate returns of reasonable toil. Good, sound health is indeed a perennial spring of enjoyment to its possessor. Another source of the highest pleasure is the intellectual faculties. These every one ought to find time to cultivate by the study of music, literature and art. A mad ought not to grudge the dollars he pays for books, for pictures, for tickets to the opera, the theater and the lecture ball. Then there is the moral nature. No one can live as ho ought who allows his moral faculties to be blunted and destroyed.

He that maketh haste to be rich," says the wiso man, "shall not be innooent." How a man's moral nature goes down before his efforts to accumulate wealth! The first step from the path of honesty and right causes htm a pang of shame and remorse, but he persists In spite of it and by and by bis conscience is settled. It has ceased its flntteringa. The man is amoral wreck and ctn perform any villainy with a steady and fearless eye. Suob a man is a pitiable object for be is forever shut out from the moral beauties of tbe universe. The church and religious worship come in, therefore, for their proper share of attention. Then there are tbe social influences— wife, children, home, friends. What an infinite fund of enjoyment is oontained in these. Home, with ita ease and comfort, its freedom from eare and restraint, ita sacred affections, Its tasteful appointments, its beauty, purity and love—what a place for a man to gather in all hla treasures of Intellect and heart and make of it his royal palace I

He Is the true liver who lies down with no weight on his conscience, whose pillow is not visited by demons of bad dreams, who rises strong and fresh for the tasks of the day whose heart is full of music and song, who absorbs happiness from the air, like a sponge, who is a joy to himself and to all with whom he comes In contact who puts his sturdy shoulder to the wheel and helps to push on tbe ear of progress who Is always ready for evory good work and always willing to partake of every proper en. joyment. He Is the true rich man—ibe king, tb* prince, whose treasure is inexhaustible for all nature pours out her gifts at his feet and strews her way with flowers.

THE BOY CAPTIVE

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LIFE IN THE GREAT FOREST. #Y C. LEOX MEREDITH,

Author of "Early Time Incidents,""Quagh- .. cu ne-ga," etc.

CHAPTER IV.

THE BUNTING KXPEDITION. Early in the morning tbey were up and away utthe days that followed Phil's being led into captivity were not at all fatiguing. The Indians wandered leisurely ah ng bunting and lounging by turns, and not until tne fourth day did they reach the Shawanoe town.

MugWa took tbe youth to his own teepee, Where both, under the care of tbe medicine man, recovered from their injuries* Consent was obtained from the chief for the Bear .Slayer to adopt the boy captive as his own son, but this arrangement did not please our hero he told Mugwa that he preferred to remain a prisoner and then he would beat liberty to escape, if ho cowld. Phil under stood very well the customs and notions of those by whom he was held, tbat is, once adopted ttie Indian* would consider it not only a breach of faith but a deadly offense to desert the tribe. As his own way could not be had in the matter, consent was finally given to tbe adoption, but on his part was granted tbe privilege to wear clothes after the manner of bis own people, excepting on

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ions of rejoicing, festivties or warfare, then he was to bo painted, trimmed with feathers and equipped in general after the manner of the Shawanoes, but it was only throngh the great friendship tbe boy had gained, and tbe influence of the Bear Slayer tbat this concession was made

When a month had rolled away the captive boy was fully adopted, and' he tonrul himself the constant companion of Mugwa, who looked upon him with pride and treated him with remarkable kindness. His own rifle was given back and with this Phil felt that not one of the youths of the ttibe could excel him as a marksman, and his achievements won him many lsurels without creating thejealousy of bis rivals.

To say that Phil was happy in the beginning of the wild life, or even contented would be wide of truth. He longed day and night to free himself from tbe savages ana used everv prudent means in his power to escape but tbe quick eye of his guard saw it all ,and never left a

loop hole through wb'cb he could creep, ana yet to all appearance he was free to act very much as he please.

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Tho de ire to get away gradually lessened, however, as time moved on. hat nis Uuole Lewis would remain long at tbe cabin Phil did not believe, and when the hope offindlng Aim,should be escape, passed away, there was no Incentive for going. To be a wanderer in the forest uone would avail nothing, and by staying it was possible tbat Uncfe Lewis might find him ar.d either rescue or release him by paying ransom.

Mugwa devoted a greater part of his time to hunting and mtbering furs. He was proud of bis achievements, and the honor conferred upon him by bis people led to aa ambition that would not be satisfied short of Imperiling his lite. Phil attended him In some of these expeditions. 4nd many times was of important service, and not nnfrequently found himself in positions where it required all tbe courage be oould muster, as well as the sagacity and experience of the Bear Slayer to extricate him.

The Shawanoes were not on terms altogether peaoeable with the W dots. Several councils had been he] between tbe cbiefs of the two tribes, and peace offerings of wampum given, but a smouldering fire still existed In tbe breasts of tbe braves, and although there was not a general uprising, It was not safe for a single individual from one tribe to meet with a superior party of tbe other at a goodly distance from any of their towns. This oondition of things added not a little to the dangers of the wandering hunters. Although meetings with tho lurking foe was not frequent, yet a constant vigilance was required to prevent a surprise.

Phil hsd not been long in eaptivlty when Mugwa informed him one evening that on the morrow tbey were to set out for an expedition up tbe Beaver Creek. Preparations were made at nitrbt for tbe hunt. A piece of wood was taken to the wigwam and after a cup had been dug in tbe ride of tbe billet near the end, the old Indian placed into the cavity some piece* of lead, and laying coats of fire upon these fanned them until tbe beat melted the metal and then oast bullets for his own snd Phil's gun. It was his custom to carry out a certain number of bal* nass to attest the might know that shots. Chi returning home it wsa his pride to show toe complete skins of such animals, as tbe tars were desirable, tho ears of such

WWID to carry out a balla, having a witfact, that his people be made no miss

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and the beaks of birds from which he gathered fiuteyquills and feathers. If fifty balls were taken mit and twenty-five brought back, tbe miming

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number was nearly always act for by the evidences brought in. Phil was given the same number of bullets that Mugwa took himself and, Mas told that he must render account for the use of each, an injunction which the youth did not trouble himself about for he felt certain tbat he oould make good use of them

When the sun had risen tbe next morning, the old Bear Slayer and bis young oompanion were well away from their wigwam at the Indian village. They pushed forward as rapidly as possible, giving little heed to the game that crossed their path, it being tbe purpose to first reaoh tbe farthest point of the expedition and gather furs while returning

Towards night in psssing down a little incline they came to the margin of a small stream, when Mugwa suddenly stopped and touching Phil on the shoulder direoted his attention to tbe opposite 'bank. The eyes of the youth followed the direction just in time to see two savagea dodge behind a large tree.

Mak&not a step," said the old Bear Slayer in his own tongue "Wyandots kill. We go back, we go right, wen left, Wyandots shoot. Keep gun resay, watch closs Wyandot can not shoot nnlesS he first put out his gun and then his head to take aim, but he do so quick."

Phil took in the whole position at onoa and stood prepared to araw sight on a top knot should one appear. Once or, twice be saw ahead dart out and baok, but not sufficient exposure was made to be of any benefit.- Neither Phil or Mugwa had any desire to shoot a Wyandot, but stood entirely on tbe defensive, ana their only safety was in taking any advantage they oould gain.

For a long time tbe hunters stood transfixed, watching tbe point of tbe enemies retreat. All remained quiet, and they had begun to wonder why some demonstrations were net made, when the trie.k the Wyandots were up to, was discovered. They had retreated, carefully stepping backward, keeping tbe tbro^i large trees tbat grew close together between themselves and the hunters, until a point of comparative safety was reached, and then taking to their heels disappeared in tbe forest.

Phil laut lied heartily and remarked as they started off in another direction from that tbe enemy had taken, that tbey were well rid of them, but tbe olil Baar Slayer shook his bead with a significant "ugh 1" and replied that "Wyandot make much trouble."

They saw no more of them that afternoon, however, and just at nightfall Mugwa detected unmistakable signs of an approaching storm: be pointed with nis ramrod away to tbe westward ana told Phil that with the darkness would come mucb wet. So a halt was made for the purpose of preparing comfortable quarters for the night. Poles were cut and leaned against the prostrate trunk of a giant oak across these were lashed smaller sticks and tbe whole covered with bark that Jiad sufficiently decayed to easily cleave from tbe body of the tree, One end of tbe polea resting upon the ground and tbe other upon tbe huge log made quite a apacfous apartment, and tbe broad strips of bark extending tbe whole length of the incline afforded quite a secure protection against the elements.

As Mugwa had predicted, tbe storm came on and darkness set over tbe scene so deep and dense that an object could not be discerned close before the eyes. The tall trees bowed and lashed together as if willing subjects of tbe tempest, and the rain tell in torrents. Tbe old Indian and his weary companion nestled down after having made a hearty meal of parched oorn and jer1"^ venison, and the boy soon fell, asleep. The storm disturbed him not, and no knowledge would be have bad of its passing away bad he not been awakened by a rough shake from a heavy hand upon his shoulder. Phil rose to a sitting position, rubbing his eyes in bewilderment. As soon as bta sen ses returned he attemped to ask what was tbe matter, but was slleneea by Mugwa, who laid his hand upon hia face with a low hist!" Tbe youth was now wide awake, and slowly drawing his rifle into position, he listened aa the Indisn was evidently doiftr.

Presently he felt a Usee elose to his own and Mugwa whispered In hia ear Follow me, without a breath," a ad tbe two crept slowly and alleatly out of their rude resting place. ,*

CHAPTER V.

-A NIGHT

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After a few momenta of stealthful creeping tbe root of the monster tree, tbat had been upturned, was reached, and here the old Bear Slayer sroee to bis feet and drawing Phil close to him whispered in bis ear tbat tbey had'been followed by the two Wyandots, and while tbe storm was raging the savages had oome near their resting place. Mugwa crawled out in tbe darkness, while the bc(j slept, and went close enough to the enemy to learn that at daybreak there was to be an attack made upon the rude shelter before the inmates awoka. ugwa no sleep when Wyandot round," said tbeold hunter proudly Venemy never find him napping,'* he repeated, then drawing up his form as if listening, whispered sgaln: "Stay hem «u til I come back," and glided away.

He wished that Mugwa bad taken him alohg, for he had much rather have an encounter with tbe enemy than to stand there with tbe dread suspense that was*' resting upon him. It was evident tbat the ola Bear Slayer had no idea of trying to evade the prowlers, for there certainly was opportunity to do so if he' desired it. Phil knew enough of their characteristics to feel that the matter" had better be settled than and there, than to continue tbe journey with the1 Wyandots following on tbe track.

These thoughts were pissing through bis mind when tbe youth was startled by a terrific yell proceeding from the top of tbe prostrate oak. Without st pping an instant for reflection, he sprung forward in the direction from whence) the sound nrooeeded, and becoming unmindful of bis steps caught his toe upon a projecting root and plunged headlong, rolling several times over upon the earth. In the fall tho guntock caught' upon a bended limb ana drawing back the hammer flint fell upon the pau with sufficient foroe to discharge the piece. Tef.ified at these mishaps, Phil' sprang to his feet and ran again, he kuew not where.

A good distance was made before the youth sufficiently collected bis thought^ toreflect on the st plan of action. Hestopped and with throbbing heart listened, but all was now still as before tbe* first startling outcry. Perhaps Mugwa 'had crept upon the sleeping savages nd dispatched them both before they could offer any defease, reasoned tbe boy, and if so, tbeold hunter would soon mil for him, but minutes passed silently and. grew iuto hours and be still found blm--^ self alono.

In tbe fall Phil had lost hla pow ier— born, so that his gun could not be re-^ loaded and so confused bad he become^ by tbe rapid evolutions made and the'' shock received that he had no conception as to the spot where the loss had taken place. He was wandering *1owly and cautiously about seeking the old

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Mugwa moved noiselessly along be side the trunk of tbe great tree, and Phil, upon hia hands and knees, closely followed. Tbe .rain had osssed failing reran*) as above,

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but heavy, dark clouds still overspread a greater portion of tbe heavens yet the darkness was ket Intense than an hoar before. Tbe youth was entire lv ignorant as to tba cause of tho singn far movement, but having perfect confident* in tbe sagacity of DM guide and being instructed not to utter a won), he remained entirely passive.

tree beside whieh their sbeltor tbe night had been bnilt, wt en a tall form suddenly appeared before him., Phil slopped snd peered into tbe darkness. loe dusky ot-jpet stood sill and for full half a minute neither moved no was there a word spoken.

Nfugwa." Phil finally said in a whisper, "it is I, the palefaco boy, ynu He WAS checked in his speech by the lifting of a hand which betokened silence and the only response was "Follow quick," and the dark object hastened on through the forest, the youth keeping close beside it.

The Indian moved so rapidly that the boy bad to use his best efforts to keep with him, and miles bad been made before a word was exchanged, although Phil attempted several times to interrogate the guide, who as often checked bis speech. yligbt at last began lo appear sufl)-. cieatly to permit objects around to be seen, when the Indian stopped and turning oonfmtited the laJ, who shrank baok In horror. Instead of Mugwa, h» stood before aWyaadot warrior,who had artltollyled him away.

Vo run," said the savage, "ahoob if you do. Give me gun," he continued, reachine out his hand, while a broad grin passed over bis ugly face.

I'd give yoa the contenta most pladIT if it was loaded," was tho reply in aglisb, as Phil surrendered hisriflfe The Wyandot examined tbe piece sulftcientlyto And tbat itwaa not loaded, and seeing tbat tbe captive had no ammunition, fjave back the gun and took nlfe from tbe boy's bell and

then tytag a thong of rawhide around his oack, held tbe other end in his band,: an lied him on.

Our little hero felt very much chagrined at the Idea of being so completely outwitted by the savage, but be did not any symptoms of weaknsss, snd fee was led like an animal to the could not help smiling at tbe position be had

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Phil stood for along time in suspense not a sound was heard save the sighingof tba winds and occasionally tba hooting of an owl or the mournful tones of tbe whip-poor-will.

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by not obeying tbe order of Mugwa to remain beside the old tree root until A he should return to him sgahu

Their course wae northeast, and tba day feeing cool and bright after the svy storm, they were euaMed to push rapidly along. The frequent backward! glances of tbe Indian Indicated that hail was not altogether easy, but had suspicions that pursuit might be made, so there wss no bait to partake of food and just before sunset tbe Wyandot town was reached. PhH wsa received with apjMrent delight by the members of tbe

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"Why 4s it, ay dear," said Waffle's. landlady to the other day, "that you are never rich?" I don't newspaper know," was hia reply, "except it is that le oo not alwayx travel todollars gether."

Knonsrs is opto forty cents a gallon, aid ft begin* to wok sa though tt would oont something to blow op an old stove and a hired girl, thy winter.—Fulton Times. I

Tmsdsfs are graduaUy growing «hort«t