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must be very guarded in what said, lest
said boy might slip in his remarks at un-
called for places; in fact l turned my con-
versation to him. I told him he ought to
go home with me, and see what nice chick
ems we had in the country. Uuluckily l
mentioned yoke of calves my brother
owned The word calves ruined all. The
little fellow looked up and said:
ssSister got dozen of 'em, but she don't
wear 'em only when she goes up town O
windy days"
- Leave the room, you unmannerly little
wretchw exclaimed Emily, "leave imme
diately I"
81 know what you want me to leave for,
replied he. "You can't fool me-you
want to set in the mans lap and kiss him
like you did Bill Simons the other day
you can't fool me, I'll just tell you. Gim-
mie some candy like he did then I'll go.
You think because you've got the Grecian
bend that you're smart. / know thing
or two. / am mad at you, anyhow, cause
pap would a bought me top yesterday,
If it hadn't been for your getting them
curls, doggon yer You needn't turn so
red in the face, cause 1 can't see it fur
the paint There amt no use In wiukin'
at me with that glass eye o yourn cause
/ amt goin' out'n here, now that's what's
the matter with the purps. l don't care
if you are twenty eight years old, you
amt no boss O. mine, you old fool"
That is all of the history that John re-
lated He says he don't know how he
got out of the scrape.
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The Farmers Department.

CUTTING GRASS LATE.-My practical
knowledge is not only of long standing,
but has been very extensive, and | am an
entirely practical writer, and indulge In
no theories; from 1885 to 1856 my
experience was as great as it was possible
for any mans to be; during the last four
teen years of that period l was steward for
q nobleman who had three large landed
estates, about 100 miles apart, besides
several small ones containing about as
many hundred acres as the larger ones
did thousands. One-fourth at least ot the
whole of this landed property was in per-
manent grass, which had remained IN
broken sward for scores of years, and
some of it for hundreds of years; none of
this grass land had deteriorated but most
of it was much improved, so that having
the farming of many hundreds of it, and
the superintendent of thousands, rented
60 opulent tenants, ought to know some
thing of grass land; and here might as
we'll say that many of my remarks are
meant to apply to old permanent grass
land composed of natural Uarteties, and not
40 clover or timothy, which make naught
but temporary grass, and will run out.
But l am not to be made to believe
that it is good for the hay, when made
from the clover, to be turning to seed,
much more have some seed quite ripe at
the expense of the stems and lcaUes; pshaw!
who wants seed for cattle? Nor can any
one convince me that The whole landed
proprietors in England are fools, which
they must be if the statement above will
apply generally, for every lease in that
country expresses that clover shall not be
allowed to seed, excepting in small guam
titles, because of its exhausting effects.
Since being 10 this country fed hay cut
when in bloom to working oxen, horses,
and some hundreds of sheep; it SO hap
ptned that late spring, and being over
stock ed, rendered it necessary to buy,
which. we did of neighbor who cut his
hay late, and the consequence was the
whole of the animals had 20 have extra
meal and grain, and then the horses lost
flesh, the oxen suffered worse, and the
skeep sank shillings per head, and the
ewes half starved their lambs. Common
sense will tell any one tha. hay is hay,
but straw is different article, and pray
what is any stemmy substance which has
matured seed, but strGso.
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BEEs-Chlo-oform is now extensively
used in England, and without injurious
results, to stupefy bees so as to remove
the honey. For this purpose a table is
aet about ten feet from the hive and COW
cred with a cloth. Some chloroform
(about quarter or sixth of an ounce
is then poured into q shallow dish and
covered with q wire gauze, to prevent
the bees from falling into it. The hive is
then removed from its stand and set over
the chloroiorm. In about twenty minutes
al the bees will have fallen down on the
table in state of stupefaction, not one
remaining in the comb. After removing
the comb, the hive and the bees are
restored to their place, the latter coon re-
covering without suffering the slightest
Inconvenience.
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SHADES IN PAsTUREs.-Certain trees,
like etms, NAPLES, basswoods or lindens,
willows, etc, interfering with the growth
of the grass or crops, their roots being
near the surface. Hickories, oaks, pep
peridges and beeches, set their roots deep.
and grass grows well in their shade
Still we would not cut down the former
class. Cows give milk better the more
still and quiet they are, aud cool shade
contributes essentially to their comfort
Cattle will soon FIJI themselves if the pas
turage is good; then they want shade to
chew their euds under, and do proper
tiorately better for ii. a@t
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DRICES REDUCED

DRICES REDUCED -
-JOHNSTOWN MARBLE WORKS
The subscriber has just received large
and handsome invoice of
ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE,
comprising the largest and finest stock Of the
kind ever brought to Johnstown, a: his es-
tablishment, on Franklin Steeet, where he I
prepared, with an adequate force Of expert
enceG and skillful workmen, to execute all
kinds OF MONUMENTS, TOMBSTONES, Ia
BILE TOPS, BUREAU TOPS, MANTELS, &s
as cheap as they can be purchased in any Of
the cities
A large stock of GRINDSTONES on hand
and for sale low.
Articles of my manufacture can be purehs'
sed at the Hardware Store of Mr. Georgt
Huntley, in Ebensburg.
E2- Prompt attention paid to orders iron
| a distance, and work delivered where de'l-
| red. laug131 JOHN PAKhE.
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FAMILY GROCERIES,

We have constantly on hand Q complete
stock of Family Groceries, comprising Su-
perhne, Extra and Family
FLOUR!
Buckwheat and Rye Flour, Corn and Oat
Meal, Hominy, Hulled Barley, Bacon.
Sugar cured Hams, Dried Beef.
Salt by the barrel, and Sack Salt for Table
use Goshen and Western Reserve
Cheese; Crackers of all kinds.
TOBACCOI
Complete assortment of French Spices.
Sperm, Adamantine L Mould Candies
Soaps, CASTLE, RosiE, and all other kinds.
Rio and Java Cofees. "<
Black, Imperial and Young Hyson Teas.
Hard, Soft, Pulverized and
Brown Sugars.
Syrups and Moldsses of all kinds.
Dried Apples and Peaches.
Mackerel, Herring, Salmon.
Coal Oil and 7%rpeatine.
Lard, Whale and Linseed Oils.
Paints of every description.
Scrub, and Horse Brushes.
VGTnishes,
&C., &C., &s., &C., &c.
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SPRUCE UP.-If you get moment to
spare, spruce MP; put that gate on its
hinges; put little paint on the picket
fence you built .ast year; trim up about
your door-yard-make it cosy and irvit-
ing. Don't say you can't.find time to at
tsud to these things. The tact is, you
have no time to be slovenly. Your wife
and children will be happier, your farm
will sell for more money in the market
and will be worth more to your home, if
YOU devote an odd hour now and then to
sprucing up.
Get your neighbor tc subscribe for this
paper.
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Is the largest and best in Cambria county.
And any Cooking Stove desired | will get
when ordered at manufacturers retail prices
Odd Stove Plates and Crates, &C., for re-
pairs, on hand for the Stoves sell others
will be ordered when wanted.
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T ORETTO MARBLE WORKS :

ORETTO MARBLE WORho =
IL The undersigned begs leave to lntor"
ties that he has just received stock oi w
finest Italian and other Marbles at his es'"'
lishment, in Loretto, Cambria county, IA
Monuments, Tom6s, Grave Stones, Table At
Bureau tops, manufactured of the most o'a.'
tiful and finest quality of Foreign and Domss
tic marble, always on hand and made to ofae
as cheap as they can be purchased in the si:,
in neat and workmanlike manner, anu "
the shortest notice. .
The public are respectfully invited 10 s'fT
me call before purchasing elsewhere q ;n
am confident that my work and prices W.,
satisfy any person desiring anything IL ~
line of business.
Now is the time to get a cheap jGt
augl3l JAMES WlLhlNSON-
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GRANT HOUSE,
(oGg
HEMLOCK, Pa,


JOHN WILKIN, Proprietor,
This house has been reftted, and oners
superior accommodations to any otner mouse
ence In the business, feels confident he under
stands the wants of the public. His table
win Be supplied with all the deiieaeies OF the
season. By constant attention, be expects
to merit liberal share of public patronage.
August 13 1868.
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D6r Cherry, Poplar, Spruce, Pine, and
other Lumber, Butter, Eggs, and Country
Produce generally, taken in exchange for
Goods. Laughs
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Union HOUSE, s,rrs.una >.


JERosE A. PLofT, Proprietor,
No pains will be spared to render this hotel
worthy of a continuation of the patronage
II has heretofore received. The table will
always be furnished with the best the market
affords; the bar with the best of liquors.
The stable is large, and will be attended by
an attentive hostler. aug l3
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DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES.
All kinds of
IRON AN D N AILS.
Notice.

Buying twice as large stock as any other
merchant in town, we buy cheaper, aud can
therefore sell cheaper, than any competitor.
CALL AND EXAMINE GOODSl
CALL AND EXAMINE GOODSi
CALL AND EXAMINE GOODSH
The public is invited to call before purcha
sing elsewhere. No charge for showing
goods, buy or not buy. u sd
Customers waited on by polite and atten-
tive Statesmen.
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STOVES!

desire to call particular attention to the
fact that my stock of a-.
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WHOLEsALE AND RETAIL
TIN. COPPER, sHEET-iRoN WARE
Having been East and purchased my stock
when prices were low, lam now prepared to
offer cash buyers better bargains than can be
had anywhere in
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
My stock consists in part of every variety of
TIN, SHEET IRON, COPPER AND BRASS
WARES,
ENAMELED AND PLAIN SAUCE PANS,
BOILERS, sKILLETS,
FRENCH AND ENGLISH HEAVY WARE,
Made without seam out of Double Tin,
TOILET SETS,
Unsurpassed in hsaaty and cheapness,
PIE FORKS, CORN PoPPERs,
COFFEE MILLS, IRON SKINfMERS,
NINCING KNIVES, sLAw CUTTERS,
And every article ycu need in the Kitchen.
Particular attention given to
SCOUTING
VALLEYS AND CONDUCTORSi -
am sole agent in this place for the
NOBLE COOK,
IRONsIDES,
GREAT REPUBLIC,
TRIUMPH,
SPEARS ANTI-DUsT
HEATING AND COOKING STOVES.
Odd Plates for repairs constantly on hand,
as well as other make of Stoves, which will
be sold at prices to please.
CRATES AND CRATE FRONTS,
of all sizes, with
CAST IRON TENDERS,
Furnished at Manufacturers Retail Prices.
I would call particular attention to my
stock and prices Of
LAMP TRIMMINGS,
Consisting in part of all varieties Of
BURNERS, CHIMNEYs,
WICKS, OIL CANS,
SUGAR KETTLES, CAULDRONS, STOVE
POTS, sc,
ALI sizes, constantly on hand at reduced
prices.
Special attention given to
JOBBING!
In Tin, Copper, or Sheet Iron, at lowest pos
sible rates.
MERCHANTS WHOLESALE LIST
Now ready and will be sent on application by
mail or in person.
D6~ Hoping to see all my old customers
most sincere thanks for the very liberal pat
ronage have already received, and will en-
deaEor to please all who may call, whether
they buy or not. Call on or address
FRANK ". Hay,
augl31 JoHxsToWK, Pa.
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IL EBENSBURG, Pa,

Isaac CRAWFORD, Proprietor.
The Logan has been thoroughly reftted
and refurnished, and now offers superior in
ducemeIts to the public. The Table and
Bar inferior to none in the State, and Sta
bling of the very best. aug ID.
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OIL BARRELS!

Made out OF Galvanized Steet Iron, to
hold any desired quantity, manufactured and
for sale at the Ebensburg Stove and Tinware
Depot. All dealers In Oil should have them.
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DRESS GOODS.

ID Il e 3 q U y y s.
MERINoS, PLAIDS, POPLINS,
ALPACAS, DELAINEs, PRINTS,
FLANNELS, BLANKETS,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,
SHAWLS AND CLOAKINGS,
Every style in the market;
HOSIERY, GLOVES, AND KNIT GOODS,
HATS GAPS, BOOTS SHOES.
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UOUSE

IOSTER HOUSE,
Con. CLINTON l. LOCUST sTs.,
JOHNSTOWN. PA,
WM. LINTON, Proprietor.
This well known house has been complete
ly reftted and refurnished, and is now pre-
pared for the reception of guests at reasona-
Bile charges. Iaug l3
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THE EUREKA COFFEE RoAsTER

A time saving, temper saving. labor sa-
wing, money saving invention. The women g
friend. The best Roaster in market.
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AND HARNESS !

CADDLERY AND HARNESS -
~ The undersigned keeps constantly en-
| han1 and is still manufa curing all articles
in his line, such as
SADDLES,
FINE SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS,
DRAFT HARNESS,
| BLIND BRIDES, RIDING BRIDES
CHECK LINES,
HALTERS, WHIPS, BREECHBANDS, ks
All which he will dispose of at low prices
for cash.
His work is all warranted, and being exps-
rienced in the business, he uses only the best
of leather. Thankful for past favors, he
hopes by attention to business to merit 8
continuance of the patronage heretofore SO
literally extended to him.
Shop above the tin store of Thomas W.
Williams, High st. Persons wishing good,
substantial Harness can be accommodated.
R6~ All persons indebted to ne are re-
qnested to call and settle as soon as possible,
as n esd money.
augl3l HUGH A. AC0I.
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GUNNER GOODS FOR 1865
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
A. A. BARKER & SON,
H1GH ST., EBENsBURG, Pa.

A. A. BARKER l. SON have received and
opened out, at their Store, on High street,
their Summer stock of goods for '6S.
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MRROIDERIES,

consisting in part of
JACONET AND SWISS EDGINGS AND
INSERTINGS,
DIMITY BANDS, COLLARS, SETTS,
BOBBIN 3 THREAD EDGINGS LACES.
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DATRONIZE YOUR OWN v,pE
THE PROTECTION MUTU Al co ="
INSURANCE COMPANY OF CAMSklh W.
Lo GATED AT EBENsBURG, PA. ,
The above named Company, organize
April 9Th, 1857, will effect insuranceS :,
property at safe rates. Being partleuLl9
careful in the risks taken, this Compan! =.
sents reliable and cheap medium, thrOas.
which persons may secure themselves SgA
probable losses by fire. ,is
Office on Centre Street, nearly Of
the ttMountain House"
JOHN WILLIAMS,
r ]. LLOYD, Sec'y. l. Treas.
Agents:
EVAN ROBERTS, JohnstoWn.
JAMES PURSE,
JN0. E. ROBERTS, Ebensburg'
Ebensburg, Aug. l3, 1868.
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HITE Ds,

embracing new styles of
MANSIONS, SWISS MUSLINS, MULLS,
TARLETONS, WHITE CRINOLINES,
BRILLIANT 3 CORDED SKIRTING.
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THE ALLEGAANILN"
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p9- All kinds of Job Work will be don,
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As have lately added largely to my stock,
and have now a frst-class Hardware and Tin
Store, persons in want OF anything in my line
invited to give me call. One thing
desire to be distinctly understood
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HOUSEKEEPING GOODS!

ii y q . u N u ID I N U U OO d .
DAMASKS, TABLE COVERS, CRA sH
BROWN DAMASK T ABLE LINENS,
FRINGED HACK, DIAP PER AND DAMASK
HONEY COMB QUILTS,
MARSEILLES QUILTS. @
ALLENDALE QUILTS,
SWISS CURTAINS,
PILLOW CASE LINENS,
PILLOW CASE MUSLINS,
SHEETINGS, CARPETS, RUGS,
HASSOCKS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &C., &c , &C.,
OF all sizes, widths, and prices
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T OOK WELL TO YOUR rngg
BOOT AND SHOE AANUEAcTcRy

The subscriber, having dispensed with III.
sale of Eastern made work as a specially ~
his establishment, is determined to ap,lv
himself with renewed energy to the mann.
facture Of
OOTS A Nd HOES
He has in his employ corps of compet.s,
workmen, and asserts that he can turn
out better Boot or Shoe than any other
similar establishment in Cambria Coup.
ty. Give him' a trial and Be convinced
Particular attention paid to the man
afacture of
FINE FRENCH CALF SKIN BOOTyr
Good work, moderate prices, and satiaetisA
guaranteed all cases.
Boots and shoes repaired promptly EAliA
a workmanlike manner.
ba- Shop OF 4igh-st., one door east Of
era wford's Hotel.
GIVE NE A CALLr
aug. 13 JOHN d. THOMAS.
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EBENSBURG STOVE AND TIN
WARE DEPOT
r. r. WILLIAMS, Proprietor.
Just received, at the Ebensburg Stove and
Tinware Depot. large and weif selected
stock OF 1
COOK STOVES,
PARLOR STOVES, -u
OFFICE STOVES,
COPPER WARE,
TINWARE,
sHEET-IRON WARE,
HOUSE SPOUTING.
TINRO0FING, &c.
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nj EW TAILOR SHOP P!-
The subscriber has removed his Tailor
Shop into READE'S NEW BUILDING, on
Center street, near Colonade Row, and re-
spectfully informs his old customers and all
the rest of mankind that he is now prepared
to manufacture all kinds of
CENTS AND UTHS WEARING AP-
PAREL,
in the latest style of the art, with neat
ness and dispatch, and at low rates.
DS Persons needing work in my line are
respectfully invited to give me q call.
D. J. EVANS.
Ebeusburg. Aug. 13, IT,
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And a general assortment of
Hardware, Cutlery, Apple Parers,
Farm Edge Tools, Hand Saws,
Nails, Horse Shoes, Oil Stones,
Horse Shoe Nails, Meat Cutters,
Table Cutlery, Coal Hods,
Pocket Cutlery, Door Lock Keys,
Augers, Bits, Files, Sad Irons,
Hatchets, Hummers, Coffee Mills,
Hinges, Gimlets, Coffee Roasters,
Screws, Locks, Carbon Oil Lamps:
Latches, Bolts. Chimneys, Burners,
Halter Chains, Wicks, Stove Polish,
Breast Chains, Boot Polish,
Trace Chains, Hoop Iron,
Horse Brushes, Wagon Iron,
Curry Combs, Bolts, SC.
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A good assortment Of
HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, &c.
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TAILOR AND SHOE SHOPS,

Where fine and coarse Boots and Shoes, and
all kinds of Gentlemens Wearing Ap-
Parel are made to order, promptly,
and in fashionable style.
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full stock OF
EADY- ADE CLOT HIN G !!
BOOTS i SHOES, HATS j CAPS,
NOTIONS, PERFUMERY, &c.
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RAJ A full line of Cloths, Cassimers, Cas-
sinets, &C., constantly on hand. In the Shoe
Department are kept for sale Shoe Findings
OF all kinds, and prime assortment Of Up
per and Sole Leather. LseP3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-07-01
The Jealousy of the Girls.

Girls are fearfully jealous Of each other. ]
should call that, indeed, the girls distinctive
fault. See when we are introduced, or when
themselves meet at a ball or croquet party, see
how cruelty critical they look at each other,
and how scornfully their eyes rove over every
portion Of their rivals dress; read in their faces
the outspoken scorn as the result Of their scru-
tiny: "You think you have done it very well,
but you have made fright Of yourself, and !
am much better than you"
Watch their disdain Of the more admired
among them and how expressivcly naughty
they think that Ada or Amy about whom the
Young men cluster-How bold she is-how
oycrdressed she is-how affected she is!-and,
oh, how ugly she isl Sometimes, if they are
deep, they will overpraise her enthusiastically I;
but the ruse is generally too transparent to de-
ceive any one, and simply counts for what it is
"a clever feint that doesn't answer. II is
quite study to watch the way in which girls
shake hands together, or take hands in dances.
The limp cool, impertinent way in which they
Just touch palms, then let their arms fall as if
paralyzed, tells volume to those able TO read
the lettering.
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Dead Heads.

The term "deadhead" is not to be found IN
Webster, but it is taking firm root in the Ian
cuage. "Deadheads," as We understand the
meaning. are not confined to the theatre, the
steamboat the stage aud the railcar; they IN
fest every walk of life-they are found hanging
to the skirts of every popular movement. In
politics, how many deadheads ride into office
on the back of the people. They pay no fare,
for they have no talents or good intentions
they only pocket their salaries. They are
deadheads riding in the national train at the
expense of the people. In the benevolent and
reformatory movements of the day, the dead
heads always find snug corner. When evils
are hunted, he is sure TO be in at the death
though ever a laggard at the chase. lie has
way of cutting across lots, and an instinct
seems to lead him to victory. lie is the readi-
est to claim the reward, but the slowest to earn
it. He reaps where be has not sown, and en-
ters into the fruits Of other mems labors. The
church, too, hasits deadheads. Some Of them,
alas are dead-hearted. They are great at
praying, but very small at paying. They hope
to ride on the Celestial Railroad at other
mems expense. They are stumbling-block
in the way of unbelievers, and occupy the seats
of better men, But, alas for them, they will
at last be obliged to show their tickets ere they
enter the heavenly gates. The world, in short,
is full Of deadheads-and some Of them are
blockheads. The earthly sphere is railroad
train, in which we are all rushing to eternity.
How many of us have paid our fare? How
many are occupying seats which we have not
earned Let us hasten to secure title to
them before the ban is uttered against al! dead
heads, and we are driven out with shame
Young man, never be deadhead Pay your
way in the world if you would live. Do not
attempt to ride through life at the expense Of
others, or hang on other mems labors. If you
do you may hang on something else, and worse
yet, will surely lose the inward peace and the
happiness which flow from consciousness Of
duty done.