Connecticut western news., 1871-07-21

| preFa1IeU. He reaSOueu CIie InaLCeF Ou for himself, and soon came to see that go ing on as they were, they were fast going to the parish, or worse. The pinch of pov erty, too, which she had never felt before was forcible argument with her; anG they both of them made up their minds tt work hard and save carefully, Especially a; there was another little mouth to be fec by this time), and try and get straight and have little put ny for rainy day He found his beer an expensive luxury and temptation, too, so he gave it up and gets on just as we'll, if not better without it. And he made up his mind that to so on Sunday excursions, and como home late and tired, and half stupid with bad beer and gin, was not recreation, and that he might get rest and recreation in better ways. All these things found out or observed in the course ofthe year. The children, too, came to school regularly clean and tidy. Now John wanted to see me again. ,. a...... ..... ... ...-....- '..... So Le came into the library Git was on Q Saturday evening", in his working dress but looking clean and trim, and certainly not smelling of either beer or stale tobac- co, as many do at that season-and with his honest face radiant with smile, which was almost broad grin. sss@7rss v gs
 ''I thought you'd excuse me, sir, but l wanted to show you something,n he said and so saying, handed me his savings-bank book. ,.s .sf..!y .sf,~ zf,...-,-r D..
 Give pounds thirteen shillings and six pence p exclaimed. s.Wcll done !'' l knew all the debts had been paid besides.
 cit shall be ten more next year, please God, he rcjeined proudly. Then, holding out his hand as the tears stood in his eyes. he said, < God bless you, sir!" And re- piled with all my heart, and you, too John !' and l think my own eyes were a little dlmmed. 13an <a- 1'sat #'.is-7-
 John went on well. He had to endure of course, a good deal of chafing from his shopmates, but he took it for the most purt very quietly, as was his way: and week by week his account at the Savings Bank-the Postoffice Savings Bank it was-grew larger. He was fairly working his way ul to a bctter position. and might at no distant period have looked to be foreman, when suddenly, unexpectedly, as great blows dc come upon us, he and many others were struck to the ground by an event which was deemed important enough to have a newspaper paragraph to itself 11ai tnt@ | y-"We regret to hear that the large build. ing contractors, Messrs. Combs and Plank, have at last succumbcd to pressure which has already fallen so heavily on many smaller houses. They stopped payment only yesterday afternoon and the principal works in -- street are now closed More than 400 men are thus at once thrown out of work, to add to the already great distress of the district, and to the daily increasing number demanding parish relief The liabilities of the firm are, we hear, not less then El50,0O0; probably more.'' '"
 Johns improved character and position in the works could be no protection against such an event as this; ard in the stagna tion of trade which was then prevailing, in consequence of the collapse of so many seemingly prosperous speculations, there was little chance for even the best men to find employment. John was therefore again "Out of work" We were very good friends now, and so when I heard of the sad affair, made up my mind to go at once and see him.
 He stood up to greet me as I entered his house and held out his hand ''Trouble again, sir" he said, "as suppose you've heard. But anyhow you are wei Bring chair, Besse. Please sit down a bit, sir. We've been talking as I'd better go and see you"
 s'And Pm first, you see,"'I replied, as cheertully as possible, for it was sad affair. But knew it would not help to be grievous over it. II am very sorry, in- deed, Yates," I said. s'What is to be done ]" ..'.... --..
 *''Ah there it is, sir" replied he. I'm sure I'd sweep the streets, or break stones, or anything, sooner than be out of work for long. But where's the work to be found ? It breaks mans heart almost to be- He was obliged to stop here and make believe to put the fire to rights-'t to be slaving hard to get on and put by bit, and then to be flung like this"
 put my hand on his shoulder, and said, "You remember coming to mellow long was it I--a year ago and more-when you were out of work before 2" . a. ,r.
 q do, sir" he said with emphasis. "It was one of the best days work as ever I did"
 "I am glad to hear it,". I answered. '.Now want you to fulfill the promise of that time. You have done well, nobly, hitherto.. Never despair!n -. :...Ss 3 :.
 That's what says" struck in his wife, who had been busy about some household matters before. but now came and took her scat by his side with the baby on her lap. ''1t'H never do to go back, and we must hope for better times; 'hope, and hope ever,' I says" 1ail5af ~--' .p>g..es,
 gave her look and nod of fencourage- ment, and then turning again to John I said:
 GSTohy, +boro 1.,oe o,,oo n,,a ruL . J--..- :. working mans lot, and his trlals and temptations, too. He knows yours. and is willing to help you. Don't forget Him." reply. s-a tzs, .e.~s 5a sr-.s.. .--.5-.,
 'sAnd then" I went on, .iust think how differently you stand now to what, on did then. Why how much have you in the bank John you had nothing then" :
 'sWell," he said, recovering himself ..it may be matter of some twenty or five and twenty pounds, but had put that by for thls here boy, to apprentice him :" and he put his hand affectionately on the head of a bright-looking boy who stood by him.
 liked to see that. like man who can sacrifice and save for his children. "God bless him." thought. "IIis boy shall not suffer from this disaster" I sat silent for while, and then said .,...
 ''John, you must draw on the bank, there's no doubt about that, but don't be down-hearted. Believe me your friend, and wait till see you again. Your boy wil be willing to wait, and help his father and mother know.'' tr.. sI r...
 l must cut my story short, or I. shall weary my readers. Johns hoard, was sorry for it, dwirdled away while that long and weary time of ssOut of work" continued, and I could see by his worn look and anxious eyes, how great trial he was suffering. But he bore it nob1y. He saw it was inevitable, and braced himself up to it. .-.r... ...'.
 One morning he came to me and asked me to look at an advertisement he had just seen in one of the local papers "Wanted cs..l l