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MISCELLANEOUS.
ABBY'S YEAR IN LOWELL.
CHAPTER /.


Mr.. Atkins, say husband why can't
you speak ? Do you hear what Abby
saysr
ANY thing worth hearingl was the re-
sponsive question of Mr.. Atkins; and he
laid down the New Hampshire Patriot, aud
peered over his spectaces, with a look
which seemed TO say, that an event so un-
common deserved particular attention.
why, she says that she means to go 10
Lowell. and work in the factory
well, wife, let her go; and Mr.. Atkins
took up the Patriot again.
But do not see how can spare her /;
the spring cleaning is not done, nor the
soap made, nor the boys summer clothes {;
and YOU say that you intend 10 board your
own men-folks, and keep two more cows
than you did last year, and Charley can
scarcely go alone. do not see how can
get along withou; her.
But you say she does not assist you any
about the house,
swell, husband, she might
Yes, she might do great many things
which she does not think of doing: and as
do not see that she means to be useful
here, we will let her 60 TO the factory
Father, are you in earnest may go to
Lowell!' said Abby. and she raised her
bright black eyes TO her fathers with a
look ofcxquisite delight.
Yes, Abby. if you will promise me one
thing, and that is, that you will stay whole
year, without visiting US, excepting in case
Of sickness, and that you will stay but one
year.
Il will promise any thing. father, if you
will only let me go; for | thought you
would say had better stay al home, and
pick rods, and weed the garden, and drop
corn, and rake hay +; and do not want to
do such work any longer. May 60 with
the Slater girls next Tuesday for that is
the dav they have set for their return.
Yes, Abby, if you will remember that
you are to stay year, and only one year.
Abby retired to rest that night with
heart futtering with pleasure; for ever
since the visit of the Slater girls, with new
silk dresses, and Navarino bonneis trimmed
with flowers and lace wells, and gauze
handkerchiefs, her head had been filled with
visions of fine clothes and she thought if
she could only go where she could dress
like them, she would be completely happy.
She was naturally very fond of dress, and
often while little girl, had she sat onthe
bank of the road side, watching the stage
which daily went by her fathers retired
dwelling; and when she saw the gay
ribonds and smart shawls, which passed like
bright phantom before her wandering
eyes. she had thought when older she too
would have such things! and she looked
forward to womanhood as 10 stale in
which the chief pleasure must consist in
wearing fine clothes. But as years passed
over Der, she became aware that this was
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MIDDLEBURY VT. AUG. 9, 1912.

value whereof, at the last port or place from
whence imported to the United States, shall
be seven cents or under per pound, there
shall be levied a duty of five per centam ad
valOrem and on all other unmanufactured
wool, there shall be levied duty of three
cents per pound, and thirty per cent. AL va
loren Prorided, That when wool of differ
enl qualities of the same kind or sort is i'm
ported in The same bale, bag, or package,
and the aggregate value of the contents of
the bale, bag, or package, shall be appraised
by the appraisers at a rate exceeding seven
cents per pound, it shall be charged with a
duty in conformity to such appraisal: Prort-
ded, further, That when wool of different
qualities and different kinds or sorts is i'm
ported in the same bale, bag, or package,
the contents of the bale, bag, or package
shall be appraised at the value of the finest
and most valuable kind or sort, and duty
charged thereon accordingly Provided fur
fher, That if bales of different qualities are
embraced in the same invoice at the same
price, the value of the whole shall be ap-
praised according to the value of the bale of
the best quality Provided, further, That if
any wool be imported having in it dirt, or
any other material or impurities other than
those naturally belong to the fleece, and thus
| be reduced in value to seven cents per pound
or under, the appraisers shall apprase such
wool at such price as in their opinion, il
would have cost had it not been so mixed
with such dirt or impurities ; and duty shall
be charged thereon in conformity to such
appraisal :Propided, also, That wool i'm
ported on the skin shall be estimated, as to
weight and value, as other wool.
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THE CRoPs, WEATHER, Occur far
mers are now in the midst of harvest. Du-
ring last week large fields of wheat were
cut and secured in fine order. The whole
week was remarkably pleasant. though very
warm--the thermometer ranging from 80
to 50 degrees, in the shade, nearly every
day. The only drawback upon the wheat
crop, will arise from the rust, which has,
we regret TO state, prevented TO very con-
siderable extent in this section of the State.
The numerous rains and heavy night dews
in June caused the rust to set in and the
damage will be material--say 25 to 80 per
cent. Farmers have told us that where they
anticipated 80 bushels TO the acre, from the
heavy appearance of their fields, they will
scarcely get 20.
The straw is very heavy, and view from
a short distance would indicate very large
crop. However, Notwithstanding the rust,
we believe the crop will average much lar
ger than last year, not only in central and
western New York, but throughout the
whole wheat-growing districts.
The warm weather for the last few weeks.
has brought corn along finely. Those pie
ces favorably located, if we have no early
lrosts. will yield well. Later pieces. upon
cold and backward sod, will stand good
chance to be nipped by frosts. unless the
season shall prove unusually favorable.
Grass is coming in heavy, in most parts.
Oats stand ell,and promise large yield.
Potatoes ditto. Onondaga Journal.
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You had better brought me a pair of
spectacIes, for | am sure cannot see any,
thing There were tears in the rough far
mer's eyes, but ne tried 10 laugh and joke
that they might moi be perceived. But
what did YOU do with oil your money!
Il thought | had better leave it there,
said abby, and she placed her bank book in
her fathers hand. Mr. Atkins looked a
moment, and the forced smile faded away.
The surprise lad been too great, and tears
fell fast from the fathers eyes.
1t is but little said Abby. But it
was all you could save,' replied her father,
and am proud of you Ably, yes, proud
that am the father of such girl. 1t is
not this Paltry sum which pleases me so
much, but the prudence, self-command, and
real affection for US, which you have dis
played. But was it not sometimes hard TO
resist temptation
Yes, father, you can never know how
hard, but it was the thought of this night
which sustained me through it all. knew
how you would smile, and wha, my molher
would say and feel, and though there have
been moments, yes, hours That have seen
me wretched enough. yet this one evening
will repay for all. There is bu, one thing
now to mar my happiness, and that is the
thought that this little fellow has quite for
gotten me- and she drew Charley TO her
side. But the new picture book had already
effected wonders, and in few moments he
was 10 her lap, with his arms around her
neck, and his mother could not persuade
him TO retire that night until he had given
sister Abby hundred kisses.
Father said Abby, as she arose to re
tire, when the tall clock struck eleven,
NAV | not sometimes go back to Lowell 7
| should like 10 add little to the sum in
the bank, and should be glad of one silk
gown?'
Yes, Abby, you may do anything yen
wish, ] shall never again be afraid % lei;
you spend year in Lowell
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source from which she could never derive
any enjoyment. while she remained al home,
for her father was neither able nor willing
to crafty her in this respect, and she had
begun to fear that she must always wear the
same brown cambria bonnet, and the same
calico gown would always be her go to
meeting Dress And now what bright
picture had been formed by her ardent and
uncullivated imagination! Yes, she would
go 10 Lowell, and earn all that she possibly
could, and spend those earnings in beautiful
attire, she would have silk dresses, one of
grass green, and another of cherry rcd, and
another upon the color Of which she would
decide when she purchased it. and she
would have a new Navarino bonnet, far
more beautiful than Judith Slater's; and
when at last she fell asleep, it was 10 dream
of satin and lace, and her glowing fancy
reveled all night, in a vast and beautiful COL
lection of miiner's finery.
But very different we're the dreams OF
Abby's mother, and when she awoke The
next morning, her first words 10 her hus-
band were, Mr. Atkins, was you serious
last nigh, when you told Abby that she
might 90 TO Lowell thought at first you
was vexed because | interrupted you, aud
,aid it 10 stop the conversation
Yes. wife, ! was serious, and you did
not interrupt me, for had been listening to
all that you and Abby were saying. She
is a wild ihoughiless girl, and | had hardly
known what was best 10 do with her; but,
perhaps, it will be as well TO try an expe-
riment, aud lei her think and act for her.
self, expect she will spend all her earnings
in fine clothes, but after she has done so,
she may see the folly of it; at all events,
she will be more likely 10 understand the
value of money when she has been obliged
10 work for it. After she has had her way
for one year, she may possibly be willing TO
return home and become little more
steady, and be willing to devote her active
energies (for she is very capable girl) TO
household duties, for hitherto her services
have been principally out of doors, where
she is now too old 10 work. am almost
willing that she should see a little of tie
world, and what is going on in ii; and |
hope that if she receives no benefit, she will
at leas! return TO US uuinjured.'
%, husband, have may fears fo- her,
was the reply of Mrs. Atkins, she is so
very giddy and thoughtless, and the Slate r
girls are a hair-brained as herself and will
lead her on in all sorts of folly. wish thai
you would tell her that she must stay al
home
Il have made promise,' said Mr.. At
kins. 'and will keep it; and Abby trust
will keep hers.
Abby flew around in high spirits 10 make
the necessary preparations for her depar
ture, and her mother assisted her with a
heavy heart.
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dearest interests.
x, the next on the dire list, was not
a native of tho Cogniac territory, but an ex'
otto, and came to try his power IN the cur
rem, of death that was sweeping through me
town d.. lie was made suddenly
rich by drawing the half OF twenty thou-
sand dollar prize. This-enough 10 rum
any man-upset his foolish brain, and NJ 100
Joined the Cogniac Club. He became, Oh
course, one of their finest fulows, as he had
plenty of cash, could riot, and run horses all
day, and gamble away the night. No sie'p
ever dwelt upon his eyelids. nor did rest
ever come 10 him, except what he stoie
FRONT stup >rs ofthe Cngniac HIS natu-
rally iron constitution was of course seon
worn out bv constant scenes o. reckless dts
sipation. In one instance he is known TO
have rode his horse into the second story OF
the tavern house, and rode him Gown again
with impunitv, all done TO show how manlv
and courageous one can oe when brandy Is
in and wit is out. He kept up all his trades
drinking, gambling, carousIng and Morse
racing, till his ten thousand was exhausted
He then sold his farm, and IFS price nourIsh-
ed his appetite for few more short years,
when worthless vagabond, he was iald
low in drunkard's grave--the final club
room of his Inflated company Of immortoi
souls. The man who shared with HIM the
twenty thousand dollar prize had, IN 'hs
meantime, run through his halt aud whe'h
he was reduced to the last grade of poverty
and degradation, and to the ln>l shilling OF
his fortune, he paid i, for dram, drank H.
and then leaped off the wharf where he was
standing into eternity. Thus he found hun
self uncalIed to the judgment-"l drunk
when he went To learn, for the first time,
that no drunkard hath any Inheritance in the
Kingdom of God.
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AGRICULTURAL.
From the New Genesee Farmer.
CARE OF APPLE TREES.

Ma. ED1ToR-Travlling through the T.
nited Safes in 1910, al and AZ. | Observed
the apple trees were become very scrubbed,
and many Of the apples inferior in size and
favor. Tine inhabitants ascribed these eff
ects 10 the apple tree worm, believe they
are all mistaken. Why do they not destroy
the worms2 ii is very easy to be done. Lime
water, or strong soap suds, thown on them
will give them quietus. | am, however Ger
tain the defect Is owing TO no other cause
Than looping the trees IN the month of maj h
and April. Let them alone until after they
are out of blossom, and then from thai time
Until the leaves fall, Trim and lop them. IL
YOU are doubtful of the good effect Of this
treatment Just try one or two of the worst
trees in your orchards, and you will see a
great change in less than two years. Instead
of putting out suckers, as it il generally call
ed. the trees will grow smooth and thrifty. and
the fruit become smooth and fine, with great
increase in sze and flavor. | have tried The
experiment, and found it succeed beyond my
expectations.
The best manure | ever found for an or
chard is 10 draw fresh earth from distance
and thow few shovel fuls carelessly near
the root of the trees, but not to touch the
trunk.
Apples are deemed by many a worthless
crop since the temperance societies have been
established. AS cider is going out of fashion,
try how your horses, COWS and swine will rel
ish feed of those snrts you used 10 grind up
Tor cider, Apple trees in general, produce
the greatest profit for the labor, of any crop
produced on farm, and if well attended, will
pay oo per cent. clear gain, on all oullays.
Blk. DODGE
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through with it. She had now resolved to
pursue a course entirely different from the
one she had first marked for herself. This
was more difficult on account OF her strong
propensity for dress, a love of which was
freely gratified BY her companions. But
when Judith Slater pressed her TO purchase
this beautiful piece of silk, or that spiendid
piece Of muslin, her constant reply was.
No, ] have determined not TO buy any
such things, and will keep my resolution
Before she came 10 Lowell, she wondered
in her simplicity, how people could live
where there were so many stores, and not
spend all their money and il nov required
all her firmness 10 resist being overcome by
the tempting display of belut:es, which met
her eyes whenever she promenaded the
Illuminated streets. It was hard 10 walk
by the milliners' shops with unwavering
step. and when she came 10 the confeclion-
aries. she could not help stopping. But she
did not yield 10 the temptation, she did net
spend her money in them. When she saw
fine straw berries, she said TO herself, |
can gather them i'll our own pasture next
year when she locked upon the nice
peaches, cherries, and piums, which stood
in tempting array behind their crystal ber-
riers, she said again, Il will do without
them this SUMNER and when apples, pears,
aad nuts, were offered TO her for sale. she
thought SIZE would eat none of tnem till she
went home. But she felt that the only safe
place for her earnings was the savings bank,
and there they we're regularly deposited.
that it might be out of her power to indulge
in momentary wh;ms. She gratified no
feeling but newly awakened desire for
mental improvement, and spent her leisure
hours in reading useful books.
Abby's year was one of perpetual self
contest and self.denial, but it was by no
means one of untirmigated misery. The
ruling desire Of years was not 10 be con-
quered by the resolution of moment, but
when the contest was over, there was for her
the triumph Of victory. If. the battle was
sometimes desperate, there was SO much
more merit in being conqueror. One Sab
bath was spent in tears, because Judith
Slater did not wish her 10 attend their meet
ing with such dowdy bonnet, and another
fellow boarder thought her gown must have
been made in the year one.' The color
mounted 10 her cheeks, and the lightning
flashed from her eyes, when asked if she
had Just come down and she felt as though
she should be glad to be away from them
all, when she heard their sly inuendoes about
bush-whacker.' STILL she remained un-
shaken. 1t is but for a year, said she 10
herself and the time and money my father
thought | should spend in folly, shall be
devoted 10 better purpose.
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DUTY ON WooL.-ln the House of Repre-
sentatives, on Saturday last, Just previously
to the passage of the Tariff Bill, Mr. Fill
more offered an amendment, imposing an adj
ditional duty on manufactured wool. As
this part of the bill has been the subject Of
several amendments, since it was originally
reported, we publish the section entire, as il
was finally passed.
First, for coarse wool manufactured, the
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H- Audubon, it appears, has at Length OBJ
rained the preItiest and rares' o'ra 10 aiI us
r;etv' lis colors ar, bright guild, with its wings
.,ndded ali aruund with diamonds. IL hap
nsns tbonoh 10 be exotic, coming from the
PPsn5s t5e Emperor of Russia. and is call
ed he gold snuff boz. This is shooting birds
with SoId balls and diamond fints. Who
w,uldH't be an ornithologist to shoot 'ueh
game? w
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The evening before she left home her
father called her to him, aud fixing upon
her calm, earnest. and almost mournful
look, he said, abby, do you ever think =?
Abby was sub1ued, and almost awed, by
her fathers look and manner. There was
something unusual in it--something in his
expression which was unexpected in him.
but which reminded her of her teacher
look at the Sabbath School when she was
endeavoriug 10 impress upon her mind
some serious truth. Yes, father, she al
length replied, have thought great deal
lately about going 10 Lowell
But do not believe, my child, that you
have had one serious thought upon the sub
ject, and | fear have done wrong in con-
senting TO let you go from home. If was
too poor 10 maintain you here, and had no
employment about which you could make
yourself useful, should feel no self.re-
proach. and should let you 90. trusting that
all might be well but now have done
what may at some future time severely
repent of; and if you do no, wish to make
me wrelchcd, you will return to US d better,
milder, and more thoughtful girl
That night Abby reflected more seriously
than she had ever done in her life before.
Her fathers words, rendered more impress
sive by the look with which they were de-
livered, had sunk into her heart as words
had never done before. She had been sur.
prised at his ready acquiescence in her
wishes, but ii had now new meaning
She felt that Sic was about 10 be abandoned
TO herself, because her parents despaired Of
being able 10 DO anything for her they
thought her 200 wild, reckless, and uniam-
able, 10 be sofiened by aughI but the stern
lessons of experience.
| will surprise them, said she 10 herself;
| will show them that have some rchec-
ton; and after come home, my father
shall never ask me if think. Yes. know
what their fears are, and will let them see
that | can take care of myself, and as good
care as they have ever taken of me. |
know that | have not done rs well as
might have done, but | will now, and when
| return, they shall see that am better,
milder. and more thoughtful girl. And the
monly which intend to spend in fine
dresses. shall be put into the bank ! will
save 1t all, and my father shall see that can
earn money, and take care of it too. o how
different | will be from what they think |
am; and how very glad it will make my
father and mother to see that | am not so
very bad. after all.
New feelings and new ideas had begot-
ten new resolutions, and Abby's dreams
that night were of smiles from her mother,
and words from her father, such as she had
never received nor begged.
When she babe them farewell the next
morning. she said nothing of the change
which had taken place in her views and feel
ings, for she felt slight degree of self-dis-
trust in her own frmness of purpose.
Abby's self disrust was CONNIE ldable
and suspicious, but she had very promi.
men, development in that part of the head
where phrenologists locate the organ of
irmuesS. and when she had once deter
mined upon a thing. she usually went
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EMINENT SHoEMASFRs.-The N. Y, Me
chan publishes thcfollowing brief catalogue
of Sboemak rs who have afterwards risen I"
eminence in Literature and Srience. II might
be grea Nv extended but is suffer nj IN Itself
tn show tina those devoted To the CURE ol soLES
have themselves ben bV 10 means deb
cient in understanding. We ca not torhear
mentioning the name Of JAcoB BoLHMEN, one
of the most learned aud geniu g ttrd men
who have ever lived-wh followed for years.
even while writing his wild, strange books,
his cobbler's trade.
L,sxEUs. the founder of science Of botahy,
was apprenIiced 10 shoemak, IN Sweden,
bu after wards taken no ice Of, IN consequences
If his alb liiv, and sent TO college.
ID vID PAREUs, the elder, who was alter
wards celebrated professor oil theology al
Heidelberg, G. 'rnany, was al one hme aP-
preniiced to shoemaker.
JOSEPH PENDRELL, who died some lime
since at Gray's buildings. LOadon, and VINO
was a profound add scientific sch liar leaving
an excellent library, was snI pursued through
life the trade of shoemaker.
Hans SAcg.nne of the most famous OF the
early poets. was the son of a tailor, served an
apprenticeship 10 shoem rkeI, aud afterwards
became weaver in which he Continued.
BENEDICT BADDouIN, one Of the most learn
ed men Of the 10Th century, was shoemaker
as likewise was his lsther. THIS man wfJte
treatise on the Shoemaking OF the ancients,
which he traced up TO IN time ni Adam him
self. Thus Adam was a shoemaker and Eve
a tailoressl-"she sewed fig leaves together
thu, proving truly the antiquity OF these two
branches of industry aud SIKH.
To these may be added those ornaments 1T
literature, HoLcRoFT the author OF the Crilic
and other works; GlFFoRD, the founder, and
for so MANY wears the editor, al the London
Qunrterly Review. one of the most profound
scholars and elegant writer's of the age; and
BLOOMFIELD he author IF the Farmers Boy,
and other works; all OF whom were shoeina-
kers, and the pride and Animation Of the lite
rarv world.
JOHN BaASD, Secretary If thu London An
iiquarian Society, and autho- Of 'everd learn
ed works, was originally sh 'emaker but
fortunately found means to complete his s'u-
dies at Oxford.
WIKcKELMAN, the learned German anti
ouarian, was the son of shuem ,ker, aud was
for some time engaged in the same employ
ment, but finally burst from obscuTlty .and be-
came a professor Of beil5s ie'tres. He was the
friend and GORE ,poDdeni of The most learned
men Of his time.
Fox. thu. founder Of the sect called QuakerS
was the son Of a weaver,ald spprenticed 10
shoemaker and graZier
ROGER SHsEMAS, the American sta tesman,
was appreDticed 10 shoeiulkrr, aud found
annie time during his min 'rly to acquire
stock of knowledge that assisted him IN the
ACQUISITION Of fame and f'rtuns.