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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

How GEORGE BECAME TEErOTALER-A
short time since, young man living in Ogdens-
burgh, n. Y, whose name we shall call George.
took to drinking rather more than usual. and
SINE of his friends endeavorei to cure him.
One day, when he was In rather a loose condi-
tlon they got him In room, and commenced
conversiDg about delirium tremens, directing
all their remarks to him, and telling him what
fearful objects, such as snakes and rats, were
always seen by the victims of this horrible dis
ease. When the conversation had waxed high
on this theme, one of the number stepped ont
OF the room and from trap which was at hand,
let a large rat into his room. None of his
friends appeared to see it, but the young man
who was to be the victim, seized chair and
hurled 1T at the rat, completely using up the
piece OF furniture in the operation. Another
chair shared the same fate, when his friends
seized him, and with terror depicted in their
faces, demanded to know what was the matter
"Why, don't you see that cussed big rat9' SAID
he, pointing to the animal, which, after the
room, close to the walls.
They all saw it, but all replied that they
didn' I see it-"there was no rat"
''But there isl said be, as another chair went
to pieces in an Intellectual attempt to crash the
obnoxious vermn.
At this moment they again seized him, and
after q terrific scuffe, threw him down on the
Charley, run for a Doctor! -
Charley started for the door, when George
desired to be informed what the devil was up?'
u p, said they, why, you've got the deliri-
um tremensi'
Charley opened the door to 90 out, when
George raised himself on his elbow, and said,
Charley, where are you going?
Going for doctor" rejOined George, = for
what '''
For what repeated Charley, "wby. Won We
got the delirium tremens ~
The delirium tremeDs-haye [" repeated
George "How do you know I've got the de-
lirium tremens2''
Easy enough, says Charley; Z" you We COM
menced seeing rats"
Seeing rats :" said George, in sort of mus.
ing way, seeing rats. Think you must be
fnistaken, Charley"
Mistaken" said Charley.
Yes, mistaken, 4" rejoined George "Iaiu't
tire mani harn't seen no rat ,''
The boys let George up after that, and from
that day to this he hasn't touched q glass of
liquor, and hasn't seen no rats',-Not the
first rat.-BOStOn Courier.
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assume at the moment, a cheerful tone, and he
had no wish to sadden the hearts that loved
him, by letting the depression from which be
was suffering, become too closely apparent But
the eyes of Mrs. Freeman saw quickly below
the surface.
"Are you not well, Robert ?" she iuouired
tenderly, as she drew his large armchair TO,
ward the center of the room.
a little headache" he answered, with
slight evasion.
Scarcely was Mr. Freeman seated ere a nair
OF hands was busy with each foot, removing
gaiter and shoe, and supplying their place with
SOFT supper There was not in the household
VINO dld not feel happier for bis return, nor one
who did not seek to render him some kind Office.
ltwasimpossible, under such burst of heart
sunshine for the spirit of Mr.. Freeman long to
remain shrouded. Almost imperceptibly to
himself gloomy thoughts gave place to more
cheerful ones, and by the time tea was ready,
he had half forgotten the fears which had 80
haunted him through the day
But they could not be held back aItogetber
and their existence was marked, during the
evening, by an unusual silence and abstrac-
ton OF mind. This was observed by Mrs
freeman, who, more than half suspecting the
cause, kept back from her husband the k1owl-
edge OF certain matters about which she had
intended to speak to him, for she feared thew
would add to his mental disquietude. During
said the real cause of his changed aspect. At
once her thoughts commenced running in new
ehannei. BY few leading remarks she drew
ner husband into conversation on the subiect
OF home expenses, and the propriety of restric-
uon In various points. Many things were mu-
tually pronounced superfuous, and easily TO
be dispensed WITH and before sleep fell sooth
lngly on the heavy eyelids of Mr. Freeman that
nlght, an entire change in their style of living
had been determined upon-a change thai
would reduce their expenses at least one half.
~ see light ahead, were the hopeful words
OF Mr.. F., as he resigned himself to sIumber,
With renewed strength of mind and BODY.
and confident spirit, he went forth the next
day-a day that he had looked forward 70 with
fear and trembling. And it was only through
this renewed strength and confident spirit that
ne was able to overcome the difficulties that
loomed up, mountains high, before him. Weak
desPondency would have ruined all. Home
had proved his tower Of strength-his walled
city. Strengthened for the conflict, be had
gone forth again into the world, and conquered
In the struggle.
81 see light ahead" gave place to "The
morning breaketh''-Orangc Blossoms.
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A GnifaEA GTnGifSalKEAABLE EhR EEhhRM Ia GSILPPsEpEkt Pstd X

IN NOTICE.
Il HE Undersigned.having been appointed to set
tie up the business OF the late firm or Clagett. New
ton, May Co., respectfully notifies all persons
indebted to the said firm that their accounts be
ing made of and will be presented in the course of q
few days, when he trusts that all will be prepared to
make a prompt and satisfactory settlement.
p All persons having claims against the firm will
please present them for ment.
y hose indebted will readily admt the importance
of settlement at this time, and he confidently hopes
thst they will assist him to bring the affairs of the
late hrm to a speedy and final settlement by comp
ing with the above request.
JOSEPH J. MAY,
corner of Penn. avenue and 9Th street.
N. Mr.. John Sorivenner is authorized to col
leot and receipt IN the name of the firm.
Sc Is lot J. ]. M.
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Doing THE PRIEsT.-An Irshman made a
sudden rush into a druggists shop, took from
has pocket saltwater bottle filed TO the brim
with pure liquor, and handing il across the souI
ter, exclaimed =" There doctor, snuff that,
Will you?" The doctor did as he was di-
recsed and pronounced the liquid to be genu-
Inc whiskey. Thank you, DOCTOR" said the
III Insnman hand it to me again, If you plale. ~
The doctor again did as directed, and asked what
be meant, "Och, then. said Pat, " if you will
nave IL; tne priest told me not to drink any of
your health and the priests hesith. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

III Peter Nicho orich, bar keeper I'm MobiI.
18Th instant. W." 'He
IVA six foot lawyer, attac ked Eve foot cd
itor IN Sioux city recently. The LAWYER had a
cane and revolver. The editor took both of
them away from him and chased him sround
the block with his own weapons.
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Musical Instruction.
SUPERIOR MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

Prof. DE CEN1EL Is still in Waship ton, and
wishes 10 intimate to the musical public that ~,
he 10 prepared TO receive a limited number of&fE$
special pupils, advanced in music. to whom he <GGX
VIII give thorough and complete academl. a
course OF instruction on the Harp. PanofOrte Gui-
tar, Singing, and Organ. Will also give a regular
course OF instruction (cOnidentIallyD in the true
sion.
Terms made known application at the Wash
lngtOn House, Penn avenue.
n. B.-PrOf DE CGNEIL will open his new Musi-
cal Repository In few days, on the corner ef nth
street and Penn. avenue. seR-ims
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,SS FANCY GOODS.
Os(E
900

$50 FANCY GOODS 336
would most respectfully call the attention of the
Ladies of the District of Columbia, to nv new and
large stock of Fancy Goods, which have selected 1
with care from the best Northern markets, com
prIslng in paIt-Bonnets, Ribbons and Flowers. of
every style; Bonnet Veivets, fancy and plain; Black
ana ColOred Feathers, Ruches, &C.; EmbrOideries
-Setts. Sleeves and Collars. Swiss and Cambria
Edglugs. wide and narrow: Real Valencis. Point.
Application, HonI'on and Thread Lace. Collars and
Sets; Embroidered and Hemstitch Handkerchief,
Md Gloves, Gauntlets, Fancy HAIR Pins, &c; also
Dress Trimmings, Buttons and FriDges, Of all
kinds: all of which will be sold Mt prices rruch lower
than the same can be bought elsewherevr
HI Call early. R.C. STEVENS,
New Fancy Store, S36 Pa. avenue,
Sc l8-eo4t between 9Th and 10th SITS.
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pRADY'S GALLERY,
- $50 Pa. AVENUE, NEAR 7TH STREET,
Ocsr Svseny, Ritteshoxse, Fdnt r Co.'s
BdRking HoxSe.
Mr.. BRADY begs respectfully to inform the pub
hc that IN consequence Of the very liberal patronage
ne has Ieceived since opening his PHI OF o.
GRAPHIC GALLERY at Washington. he will
the summer months.
An eficlent corps of Artists will be constantly In
attendance to execute Photographs and Ambrotypes
IN the hest possible manner
III Prices ranging from 81 upwards.
The Collection of Portraits Of distinguished men
at this Gallery the largest in the word is open for
public inspection every day Sundays epted) from
a. m. to p. m. ie D-eoSm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

CARD.
"a r, LITTLE, PROFESSOR OF Music, having
resumed the duties of his profession, will de- NJ
vote himself entirely to the instruction of pu lrS
Pills In Vocal and instrumental Music. $Gx
Terms TO be Paid in Adpdace,
Piano, Guitar, SIrglng, Violin, Flute O., each per
quarter of "a lessons. .......... -. SI5 ~
Organ. and thorough Bass IN connection, per
Vocal Glasses,
Glasses OF pupils, each per quarter. ....-- 10 90
Glasses of 10 pupils, each per quarter....... TO-
Z asses Of ~ pupils, eacn per quarter. ...... 90
, IL Residence at DR.. Hunts, $40 Penn. avenue
DeIWeeh SCh ana Ioth streets. S-eOlmr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

SOMETHING NEW
AT STINEMETZ'S, 26 Penn. Avenue, be-
ttcesn lt2h and lSth SfTeStS.-Ths
ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH HAT
an entire new style; also a large and
well selected assortment of Felt
Hats for meu's, youths and chill.
dren's wear; Beebes Celebrated -
Ventilatng Hat imported French
Opera Hats, with patent sonugs,D ~>
with the new styles of Caps; Mis-
ses' Flats. Childran's Fancy Hats, &C.; Taylor's
style of Silk Hat just and selling very
idly-price $3.50. As good Dress Hats for SS.5a
S. $3.50, 81 can be sold IN the United States.
am now oonstantly supplied with fine Calf skin
Boots, which will sell for the low price OF SS75
Congress Caters S2.5O; which warrant as being
equal durability and to any sold in the United
states. Terms cash.
b. III. STINEMETZ,
Z36 Penn. avenue, near corner of 18th street,
Sc Is 6m bet. KiIkwoods' and Wiards' Hotels,
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1 TO ktL WHOM If MAJ HccooScERS. W

TNoCARPENTERS AND BUILDERs, AND
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
We would most respectfully call your sttentisn
to the following advertisement:
Just arrived by the following named vessels. 20
wit Schooner Fairfax, of New York. the schoon-
erS King Dove and Francls r.. Of Philade phia,
schooner Allen, of Boston; and by railroad
SS DOORS. Of all ordInaTy sizes,
$40 WINDOWS of SASHES and BLINDS, of or
dlnary Sizes,
0,0on feet of MOULDlNGS, of various sIzeS and
patterns.
Ali of the above named work vsrrenisd 10
he kn-drIed, and free from sap or knots. end
which, for workmanship, we defy aby establishment
Ia the country to surpdss. As motto 10 small
profits and quick sales" shall sell them low
figure, 10 make room fDr more.
All odd sizes Of Sash, noOTs, or Blinds furnished
at short notice and at as low rates by any estab
ment IN this vicinity. Inside Shutters oan fur
nssh of any al from 10 to IS per cent less than
the customary rates of charges for the this
city.
We respectfully invite those interested IN ths
above statement 10 investigate he same 20 sstIsfT
themselves, and we believe they will profit by
doing.
Alibera discount made TO the trade.
Gail al the old stand-No. So 7th street, opPosts
Ceufre Market.
au Sn-lm n. w. HAMILTON a. CO. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

A FRESH VOLUME OF POETRY.-Leeends
n and Lyrics, BY Anne Adelaide Proc'or. (daugh-
ter of the poet, Barry Cornwall, VOL l2mo price
IS cents.
The Household Book of Poetry, collected and
edited by Charles A. Dana, half-bosnd morocco |;
price $3.50.
American Eloquence-A Collection of Speeches
and Addresses by the most eminent Orators of
Amerlca, by Frank Moore, 2 vols; price IS.
Dunlop; price SS 81.
From New York to Delhi. by way of RIO de ia
nero. Australla, and China, by Robert b. Mnturn,
Jr.; price 81 .25.
Ratlonal Cosmology, or the Eternal Principles
and the NECESSARY Laws Of the Universe. by l.. p.
Hlckok, ID. D.; price Sl.75.
Just received and for sale at
TAYLOR MAURY'S,
seSl-T SS4 Pa. avenue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

IMPROVE YOUR EYES.
STRENGTHEN and assist them, by the Paris
Optioan, ID. WOOLFsON, who @0A
has arrived from Europe with hIs S
own, IS vel az the manufacture of good mary
others Of the latest improvca sPFCThGLEs and
EYEGLASSES; among which are the
PERlSCOPIC CoNCAkE and CONVEX, The
DOUBLE FOCUS and DOUBLE POLISHED
BRAZILIAN PEBBLES, CRYSTALS, Etc,
which are warranted to improve any EYE Affected
With weakness. cataract or tending 70 il: eso
RT-SIGHTEDNESS.
Persons who comp el ed TO use rasses or thoee
now Ys2S them, will be suited At hrstsiTht. Those
DOuBLE-P VENEZUELAN
CRYSTAL ROCK
hsve received the highest recommendations at the
Worlds Far, at Paris, through their producing Q
oearness and easness of vlslol heretofore unk nOWn
In any other improvements.
Also, ail styles of OPERA, SPY, and MhGNI-
FLYING GLASSES, Compasses, and Microscopes
for sale at his stcre of EIghth street and
Pennsyl lvGna avenue, Eighth street No. <oI. be-
tween street and Pa avenue.
III Do s03 mistake fht eorsSr Of sfk sfrssG.
. Prices very reasonable, the same at his estsb-
lishment in Europe. ns-n
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Boots, Shoes, &c.

Boots, Shoes, DO.
Il AIDES SHOES LADIES' SHOES The
hsss ssst bsss %s' sS sSs
hIes me to offer ladies' Shoes, Of ms oea MAX, at
LADIES, best aash: E1s:h Las,ins G.itsr.
j. .RosESTHkI.. No. y Pa. SNs axeSu.,
Market Space, ID door above sth street.
SKI, Caters. warranted. At saSS u "e seIs I'
I AIDES SHOES, MISSES, SHOES. Chill
- Sac Stcs. No IS Pa. ssSs avenue. Be }, -. -
RSS 90 ModS0'0 90 BSssia..:--.. BSssi i,,-. 3 3
y 81 al our own make TrSSTaT SGTf a1e CLARK.
'roTHE LADIES' OF WASHINGTON CITY.
M.Se Seen snsnrsd s1S n mHnstsonnf sb
tpov !, tbs tSs sass sbss 81 ,s,r' we, we GSsht
and car safely say thst We When yon esS cn prove
giving our work tra lon can hnd tat all tImesJ
instSn cty-ehe S Shoes UpA s5 weIno%n SiDI SoS an
MoCurdy Sons Philadelphia make. spAIy
TRUNKS! TRUNKsg TRUNKs@
The undersigned has now and constantly keep
GMHon hand IaIEe and yer; supe-
snffTRi hshssRfIf RSb q SkIsEs lis Esahs asG
Iron Iron Frame and Wood Box TRUNKS;
TTEEkyEF TEk ia ,TTAAPkSTRY an and cANNGYeASs,ss
SADDLES, HARNESS. WHIPs, &c.
I am prepared 70 compete with the bes, msnu-
1soturers. m proof Of which, Tesd the foovlns Re
tan Mechanics Institute for 1857:
TOPhem Il NOraet deposited q Sole leather
Trunk that's. for solidifv AID qsalify Of waterfall
the best on exhibition.
yENKIS THOMAS, Saddler.
B. :. KINsRr, Currer.
N. B.-Trupks Covered 6nd every description Of
Repairing executed with neatness and dispatch,
JAS. =. TOPHAM
Late ToPHAM A NoRFLET,D
No. <ss 1th street, op2o. Odd Fellows' Hall.
mt-ly Washington. ID. e..
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LOU

~ STORE.
The subscriber begs leave 10 say that he hiss
opened New Store, corner Of 7th and X streets,
where ne Intends TO keep an assortment Of MINEs,
hne Teas, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Soap, Olives, Ras-
lns, Figs, Ssrdlnes, AnohovIes, &o al Of the most
approved brands and qualities.
Families and members OF Congress are particulars
lY invites TO call and examine the stock before puT-
chasing elsewhere.
A general assortment of fine Havana Citars, M
ported direct by the subscriber, st wholesale and
retail.
Canal Boats supplied on reasonable terms, and
produce taken Ia exchange.
Levy's Old w WhIsky of 1870 constantly on hand.
Country orders punctually attended TO, and Coun-
try Produce, OF al description. received on oQnslgn-
ment. JONAS p. LEVY,
Successor 10 Brereton & Bro, No. 464, nh stree
corner OF 4, opposite the Patent Office. m IS ly
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ENELISH REPRINTS OF OLD NOVELS.
II vslefluS. by Lookhart; 81 cents.
Adam Blair and Mathew Wald, by Leckhart; 81.
Sir Andrey Wylle, by John Gait; 81.
Trials of Margaret Lindsay, by Wilson; ST cents
The aunchbsek. BY Victor Hugo, London; % cts.
so cents,
The q usen's Necklace. By Dumas: so cents
The Two Dianas. By Dumas 50 osnts
sen FRANCK TAYIOR.
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WOOD AND COAL.


CoAL-C OAL-C OAL!
Just received, and now unloading at nv wharf. ON
go of ed Ash Egg SIZE CO COAL. free from diTt st
gs.s low ps,oe for cssh or pndo9bted paper az short
Gone and .ss for kss daily
r. w. BATES,
Wood and Coal Dealer,
SGT tStates.) l4th st., near the Canal.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4
Now Is the time to make engagements for your
we will be di:ohsrgng several carEoes of COAL,
assorted sizes. X ed Ash and White Ash, durirg
each Of the months Sns e sfRisRsfl saS
ss,, corner of6th and B streets,
Sc I-w opposite the National Hotel.
Goa AND W o d.
4 fq M |. assoItment : g gen Of RED and WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE GOALS and CUMBERLAND
Also, HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD, all
on the best terms.
g., Coal kest on pLank aoors. and consequently free
from earthly matttT-a conside era ion of The 6JSt i'm
CKsTLEMAN Il BRO.
corner of 9Th and b streets,
se7-2w opposite the National Hotel.
A RRIvALS AT GALT,s WHARF,
schr. Harrng ls tons White Ash iE Ess te, Ceai,
Schr. EldoIado, liz tons White Ash broken do.
Schr: Jas. Steel. $50 tons West End Red Ash Stone
C9aI, Tor cooking purposes, prepared to our
Sohr America Io4 tons Treverton Coal for burning,
Sehr Newark, 90 cords of resInous Pine, for kind
ling wood.
All Kinds of WOOD and COAL constantly on
hand. ~
Persons desiring to lay in their Winfer supply of
Fnet are requested to call before purchasing, as we
are satlshed our arrangements are euch as to give
satisfaction. "
Terms Cash. Those desiring otiSr arrangements
tctH Please mention u at time of pHrchGsiHE,
Il. J. w. nj. CALI.
Ohce-N. w. cor. 18th and G. SITS, No. 5t7.
Wharf-Foot of nth street.
se17 st (UnlOnD
400 SEYENTu lTQEET
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For Rent and Sale.

STORE FOR RENT-The store ON Ohio ave
- nue. between 18th and 18th SITS 1t is PARTICULAR
y suited Tor the grocery and feed business. Apply
and G sts. No. 547. ie % Ieotf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-23

Let rs look in for few moments upon Mr..
Freeman, friend and neighbor of Mr.. Wal
cou. ne, also, had come home weary, dis
had been unusually severe, and when be
looked anxiously forward to scan the future,
not even CLEAN Of light was seen along the
black horizon
AS be stepped across the threshold of his
aNeLing, pang shot through his heart, for the
htaoesh, come, - How slight the present hold
49, AL tnese comtorts?" Not for himself,
Dat tor ms wife and children was the pain.
father's come" cried glad little voice on
: the stairs, the moment his foo,f.II so,ndsd in
the passage; then quick. pattering feet were
neafo-and tnen tiny form was sprin ying into
his arms Before reaching the sitting ,oom
above, Alice, the eldest daughter, was by his
eide, her arm drawn fondly within his. and her
loving eyes lifted 20 his face
.rs.Are you not late, dear 2" ItUas the gan
tie yoics of Mrs. Freeman
hr. freeman could not trust himself 10 an
sssr' he was too deeply troubled in spirit 70
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tfOR SALE-A Market and Dairy FARM of
arout 90 acres, with all the necessary buildings
de-, IN fine condition. lt is situated in Alexandra
county, Va. about five miles from the Long 3rdge
and two from the Georgetown aQueduct. II will be
sold low and on accommodating terms. Apply nv
letter, through the Post Office, to JAMES w.
BURCH, Washington CITY. an "a If
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EOR RENT-Several well furnished ParIors and
Chambers, suitable for families or single gentle
mon. They are pleasantly situated, and lighted with
sas throughout. Apply st No. 2l5 F street, south
side. between l4th and 18th sts. sc I4-2av5t
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k"tR SALE-A new BRICK HOUSE, No. S57
4 llth street, between Massachusetts, av eDue nd
nj street containing five rooms, p". lOr, dining
room and kitchen, and carriaZe house. Will be sod
dlateiy; Apply on the premises to JAS. r. FERRY.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-07-09
TERMS.

Cooper's Clarksburg Register is published in
Clarksburg, Va, every Friday morning, at
&2,oo per annum, in advance, or at the expiration
of six months from the time of subscribing; after
which g, so will invariably be charged.
No subscription will be received for less pc
rind than six months. sFf SSH -,
No paper will be discontinued except at the OPP
ton OF the proprietors until all arrearages are
paid up-and those who do not oder their paper
to be discontinued ut the end of their term of
subscription, will be considered as desiring to
have II continued. aa.".' h-, E q.
Advertisements will be inserted ut $1.0O per
square "f twelve lines for the first three inser-
siOns, alNi twenty cents for each subsequent
insertion. ...t .-.t-.
liberal deduction on the above rates will be
made tc tEose'who advertise by tho year.
No adveI tiSement counted less than a square.
The mum 'er of insertions must be specified, or
the advertisement will be continued and charged
aCcordii gly. ... .4.-',
Announce .uents ofcaudidates for Office 81, 90. .
Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
All CT mmr nications, to insure attention. mus
bO aeon panied by the authors namc and postt
paid.
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A Fathers Advice to his Son.

The following advice of an Arkansas
father to his son eclipses that of Poloni-
us to Loerese. Rich and racy in dialect,
it "knocks sauce pans" out of the glow
ing admonition Of the classic Dane:
"Bob, you are about leaving home for
strange parts. You're going to throw
me out Of the game aHd go it alone. The
odds is agiu you,, Bob. but remember
that industry and perseverance, are the
winning cards; they are the bowers
Book learnin and all that sort Of thing
will do to fill up with, like so many small
trumps, but you must have the bowers
to back 'em. else they amt worth shucks.
If luck runs against you pretty strong.
don't cave in and look like a sick chick.
en- on rainy day; but hold your head up
and make them believe you are flush
with trumps; they won't play so hard
agin you. I've lived and Travelled around
some Bob, and I've found out that as
soon as folks tho't you held a weak hand,
they'd buck agin you strong. So when
you're sorter weak keep on bold front,
but play cautious; be satisfied with pint
Many hand I've seen euchred cause
they played for too much. Keep YOU
eyes we'll skinned Bob, don't let ZEN
mig on you, recOllect the game lays a
much with the head as with the hands
Be temperate, never get drunk, for then
no matter how good your hand. yoI
won't know how to play it; both bower
and the ace won't save, for theirs sartil
to be miss deal. or something wrong
Aud another thing. Bob-this was spo
ken In low toneAdon't go TOO much o
the women. Queens is kinder poor cards
the more you have of them the worse 70
you; you might have three. aud nary on
! q trump. don't says discard 'em al