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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
Tight-Lacing and Religion.

A lady who had charge of a young
ladies' Bible class, speaking of defec.
tive home training, said that her
best pupil, eighteen years of age, had
caused her the most acute anxiety,
Rain or shine she was always at her
post. The girls whole soul seemed
to be absorbed in the strengthening
out of intricate theological problems;
land yet" said the teacher, 1.-The CIR!
was SO pale and wan that l was
afraid every Sabbath would be her
last in the class. One day she fain-
ted, and in trying to restore her |
l0osened her dress, and what do you
think l found? Corsets so tightly
drawn that full respiration was
impossible. | removed them and
found that the girls ribs actually
tapped took her to her mother,
a very prominent and useful church
member, and stated the case without
reserve. We'll, you see, said the
parent, tiffany had any figure. i
shouldn't be surprised if the lacings
were drawn little too tight. Her
waist is naturally so large that it is
Impossible to make any thingft gen.
teely on her. How is your class
prospecting, Miss --2 / hope you
are drawing many souls to Christi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
INSTATE-C YER.

In Probate. Grant County Court. In she matter OF
theestate OF Joseph q. Cover. deceased.
on reading aud fitting the petition OF George W.
Ryand Of the Executors Of the estate Of JOSEPH
G. Cover deceased, representing among other things
that he has fully administ cred said estate far
can b 70 at this tune. and praying that time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing his ac-
count Of bis administration,
II IL ordered that said account be examined By the
Judge Of this Court on Monday the cath day Of No
vemher, next ensuing, at the Probate Office in Ian
caster. IN said county,
Ordered further that notice thereof be given TO the
heirs Of said deceased and all persons Interested
by publishing copy OF this order for three success
sye weeks prior said day Of hearing in the Grant
County Herald, weekly newspaper printed and pub
lshed at Lancaster, in said county. By the Court,
WM McGONIGAL. County Judge.
Dated At Lancaster, Wis, the I'D day Of October,
A n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
"a Talmage's latest:

p@-Talmage's latest; 81 no not
believe that the power of christian
song has yet been fully tried. l be-
lieve that if you would roll the Old
Hundred and the DJxology through
Wall street il would put an end TO
the panic. | believe the discords
and the sorrows and sins of the
world are to be swept ont by hea-
ven born halIelujah." When the
method is tested the solemn process
sion will be headed by Elder Wander
biIt and Deacon Drew and Jay Gould
will lead in prayer at the stock ex-
change. Several hymns will be
sung 10 "short" metre.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

sA-The New Jersey Constitution.
al Convention has adopted 81 amend.
ment disqualifying member of Con-
gress or federal office.holder from
occupying the Gubernatorisl chair,
and forbidding the election of a Gov
ernor to the United States Senate
or his acceptance of any federal APP
pointment during his incumbency.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

EThere are more Jews in New
York than in Jerusalem, and more
than IN any other city in the world,
it is said by those who have studied
their present state. Mr.. Mingins,
says of New York, There are more
Germans than in Berlin, more Irish
men than in Dublin, more Catholics
than in Rome, more Jews than in
Palestine" The census does not
give religious statistics, but the num-
Der of protesting Jews resident OF
this city has been approximately es-
timated by the quantity of Passover
biscuits manufactured for their use.
The bakeries p oduced on the aver
age for the last decade, 100000
pounds yearly, which, at the rate Of
one pound per day, for each adult,
during the eight days generally OBJ.
served. would make a number oil
10000 persons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
sae OPIUM consumption is alarm.

ear Opium consumption is alarm
ingIy increasing in Massachusetts,.
Public sentiment in the Old Bay
State is strongly against the use Of
intoxicating drinks, fact OF which
she should be proud, but If her citi-
zens take to opium as substitute
for whiskey, and because it is more
"genteel," their hypocrisy will gain
them no credit. A country of opium
eaters IS more degraded than eoun.
try of whisky drinkers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

H0rh little shaver was sitting
near his mother who was picking
over raisins, when she was call
ed out of the room, and as she left
said Now, sonny, don't touch any
of those rsisins when | am gone"
Presently the mother returned and
inquired: "Well, Charley, did you
take any raisens?" mo, mamma. ="
lyon know if you did, God saw you"
eyes, know he did, but he won't
tell. F."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

EAn unsophisticated farmer
when asked by the paying teller ola
bank what denomination be would
have his bills in, replied, you may
give me sprinkliu' of Presbyterian,
but the hett on 'em I'll take in good
old Hard~shell Baptist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

sgA California town has "neith.
er a bar.room nor q minister of the
gospel within its limits" The Pa
cific Press noise the connection be-.
tween The phenomena, but cannot
quite decide which of them is cause
and effect,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Graut CouRty, Town Of Ningylle-ss. ln Justice
Court. To John s. futile.
You are hereby notified that a warrant Of attach
ment has been issued against you and your propert,
attached 20 satisfy the demand OF Joseph II, Lincoln
amounting 10 the sum OF $3.50.
Now, unless you shall appear before J. n. Keith,
Justice OF The Peace in and for said County. al hi
OH &c in said town, on the Sth day Of November,
1873 at tive o'clock in the afternoon, Judgment vii
be rendered against you and your property sold t'
pay the debt. JOSEPH II. LINCOLN, Plsintin.
dated October Ia, 1873 Civ;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

@.A young man who came in
from the first ward last night about
twelve o'clock with his right ear
lacerated and bleeding offered in ex-
PLANTATION the statement that be had
been "ruffing" it. His girl wears one
OF those Eiizsbethian circular saws
about Der neck and he got caught
on point, as they went through the
gate. So he says.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
HA Nassau paper reports that

ETA Nassau paper reports that
while at Schwalbach on the Feast OF
the Assumption the crown princess
of Italy joined in the public pray er,
for the triumph OF the church and
the humiliation of the pope's toes"
That last word is either missprint
or reference to corns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS
AND
TEACHERS.
L. 2. H0lford & Co.
OF
BLOOMINGTON, WIS.
ready to supply you with any
SCHOOL FURNITURE

you may want. Such
l. Backboards. Programme Clocks, Thermometer
.. Seats aud Desks, Blackboard Rubbers aud
Pointers.
3. Reading Frames or Cases or Charts, Writing
Charts, Mineral Frames
outline Maps OF Wisconsin, " the United
States ofthe Word Globes
D. Phonetic Charts, Writing Spoilers, Draw &
Books
.. Charts Illustrating Physiology Natural Histo-
~ aud natuya Science including Color Charts
srithmeti1ai gnarts or Frames Books Cube
Root aud geometrics Map Drawing scales; Micro
scope. ard Magnets
A. aups supply n good backboar "a; face ~ a
necessity ~ every tcLool room and II duplicates
sui r-h 'cgie- the ~ ~ ctive insfruction
ana drtlt that b. Livan 10 each s!ass In every
stuty; aud no school room be said 10 be furnish
without II Good seats desk preserve he health
ana good form Of tue pnpiis; poor seats aud desks
dcstIoy both IL Is more necessary that seats and
decks should be made to fit the pupils Than that their
cOhng should be made. Our best seats aud des Ks
are Narrated to ne.
We are prepared 10 come when sent for TO any
part OF urdnt LaFaJ cite IoSR Rchiand or Crawford
couBty--And 10 put on blackboard surface. black.
green or blue, new old walls, 10 periectly
aud thoroughly TeuOVate old BlAckbOaFds that
have become defat I'd or TOO smooth and glossy for
use. Our hest Liquid Slaiing makes a perfectly
smooth and even surface, harder than stone and
lace for aii the purposes designed.
We max our money by increasing the number OF
sales aud not the price VI the goods in any sale;
and we guarantee you ia each case first second OF
third rate article just you ask for aud as rep
resent and for the same price that you get
them OF the manufacturer. l.. u. HOLRORD 4 Co
Bloomington, Wis, Oct. 20, 1873 25-22y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

HODGES McCARN, BANKERS AND DEALERS
III On Exchange and GoVornment Securities, Platte
VILE Wis. Particular attention given 10 Collections
and proceeds promptly romitted on day OF payment
Refer 90 Henry Cews Co, N, Y. l.. Edgerton, N Y;
second National Benk, Chicago, National Bank OF
gal.pn 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
NOTICE.

owing to the death e. Mr.. Joel Pedlar, We are com
PEELED 10 have q settlement OF all our book accounts
Al. persons Knowing themselves Indebted 70 u by
book account otherwss are requested 10 cali and
settle the without delay, We are determined
70 have = settlement with ali our customers.
Dated British Hollow, Wis, Aug 70. 1873.
llms PEDLAR 4 PENBeRrHY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
IIOTIL~

DRIffsauQsLJW UNION HOTEL, JOHN x STE
ID VEINS. Of Rhlhh No low, having now purchased
hxri and new furnished the above hotel IL now pre-
pared 60 accom- mediate guests with well furnished
rooms, good aired beds, aud a table well provided,
vhi.h otuuot bc surpassed. N-&l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

Many ofthe wells of Ohio are dry,
and farmers have to draw water FIVE
miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
MUSICAL.


DR.A. II BARBER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
" Lancaster Wisconsin. once 40 his residence. op.
p0sife Hon ,. Allen bArbcr's. 2@-30
DR.c. y, FALLEY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
~ and Pension Examining surgeon, Lancaster, wis
uaiceover Baldwins Hardware store. 24-50
nR. ?. A. CLARKE, PHI YSICIAN AND SURGEON
~ Lancaster, draut Co, Wis. May 30 found ~ his
r'sdence geo yards west o. Jones Drug store 1880
w II. VAN DUsEN, PHYSICIAN ANDSURGE oN.
W. Wingville Grant Go Wis. Successor TO Dr. s.
4 Fcrrln9 AL professional calls promptly attend
Ell TO- llm6-f3m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
IJrNpuREY CLARKE, BANKERS. gLoOMINa

II ton, Wis Buy and sell uold ana dOYernmeut
bonds aud Eastern Exchange, Prompt attention Civ.
10 oollectlous AZ all points, and IN" payment Of
taxes Deposits received aud loans negotiated. Ad'
yances made upon approved securities. Interest al
lowed on special deposits AZ best current rates. Z-3O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
BANKS.

pIksT NATIONAL BANK or BoscOBEL, GIANT
l. Co. Wis. A. II Meyer Cashier, b. NJ Coates Pres
Direttofs-B NJ. Coates. J. H. Sarles, Edward Meyer
Geo. v. Hlidpbfand, Joseph Walker. Transact Cen
eral Banking Business buy and sell Government Sc
curitua Gold, Silver, Bullion, &C. Draws direct
all tho principal cities Of Germany, England, Ireland
Rcotknd, Scandinavia, France Italy, the Orient and
Australia Special attention given 20 the collection
of monies aud Iegaces in foreign countries. Psssen
yer Tickets tor lnman aud duyon Lines 25-4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
TEACHER.

UGCsT MIcHAELIs. TEAc AER or MUSIC AID
4 8erman Resilsnee on Maple street, one toor
east ~ RylSrd Ho,Ioway's Bank. ei-sI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

DYLAND A HOLLOWAY BANKERS AND DEAL
IL ers Ia Exchange, Lancaster, Wis. Buy and sell
Eastern Exchange Gold and Silver and Government
honda. W also draw Foreign kKchangein -, Francs
and Thaera, Britain, France and Germany. Also,
particular attention given 70 the payment OF Taxes;
collections made and proceeds promptly remitted.
Hananmu .lamna fnll dnnominAtlona Tor sale 2l-30
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

All persons knowing themselves indebted 70 IN
late irm OF Schmitz Scherr, at the CassVtle Brew
cry either by note book account will please tax
notice that all such accounts are in my hand Tor col
lection and must be attended 20 soon TO save cost
Dated Csssville Octo Ger s. 1873.
20w6 JOHN III. q. SNECLODE y v.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

fnuEBANK or BOSCOBEL ~ PREPARED TO 10 A
4 ucnsral Banking and Exchange Business buy and
soil uold Silver and Government Bonds; Discount
Sotes Deposits and transact all business en-
trusted 10 ita care Drafts aud Letters Of Credit fur
ushrd on All the principal Banks and Bankers Of Eu.
rope au the orient. Agency for the National Line OF
Steamships to and from Europe, Through tickets
from Liverpool Queenstown sud London 20 Boscobel
Wisconsin tol ~; nom Hamburg, Antwerp aud HAY
&c. to Boscobol ST "a; from Bremen Norway, Paris,
swren a. l0sesbci, sou 40. Chill ireu under u years
half tare Infants under ono ycal a.. For further
Inform etioL upp.y 20 =. McsPADEN. Agent, -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

ANIMAL MEETING.

The stockh olders Of the Lancaster Library Asso
citation are hereby Motif ed that the Annual Meet ing
Of the Association will be held the ONCE Of Barber
\ Ciementson on Monday evening November -
1873 at o'eolck' Dr. A. II BARBER sec.
Lancaster VIA October ~, 1879. 22wS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

l"dge If Circuit Court-JT MILLS (P. o. Lancaster
nudge of Probate Court--WM Mc6OSIGAL,
Iredsurer-A n. McCAErSEY,
M'erif-TGRRssOE CARR1GB,
hegifisr Of Dssds -JANEs WOODHOUsE,
Ctsrk 0fCirctH C0Hgf-DAvID ScHRElSER,
County Clerk -RLBroHnE KIpD,
Ch'n board Slpfrtfsors--0EO. ", hrLAND,
S4pt If .Sei0ofs--W. II. HoLFoRD, Bloom stOn.
County Surveyor -GEoRgH McfAIt, Piatteville,
Disfrics iUoFaev-3EoRGE CARrEB
CorOncr-J. 7 TAILOR. Montfort
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
NOTICE..
NOTICE.

IWiil be in Potosi, January lst, 1874, FOR ON
WEEK.. All persons owing me must pay 10 inll.
aan,9 DR.. T. l.. GRAHAM.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

BUSHNELL & CLARK. ATTORNEYS AND COUN
ID sellers At Law, General Collection and Land Agu
Ltacaster. iscosAR. 24-jO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
ArTORNEvs

u sill BEEBE ATTORNEYS AND OOUNsELL0R5
ID &C Law, aud General Bu-iness Agents, P,afte.
vile, Via. Za-dO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
AGENTS.

4 BsTKACT OFFICE FOR GRANT COUNTY. "
a eph Book, Lancaster. ONCE over the Bank "a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06
Farmers Homes.
From the Industrial Age

MEssRs' EDITORS In the first
number of the Age find the follow
ing paragraph. in the address deliv.
cred by S. II. Smith, Esq, before an
association of farmers, on the 4th OF
July last. Speaking of the expert
ence of himself and brother farmers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-11-06

~ ~. G.. uAZELrON. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
VI loT At Law, B0scobel Wisconsin A-3C
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-05-07
Valuable REGIMES.

Corn PLASTER. wax l pound,
Venice turpentine ounces, verdigris
ounce; melt together and spread on
leather.-Apply to the corn till cured.
HAIR OH, (Rosemary. )-Take castor
oil l pint, sweet oil : pint, lard oil t
pint, alcohol ! pint. Perfumed with
rosemary. For a less quantity take
equal proportions.
To KEEP VACCINE VIRUS ,--Immerse
it in the fresh state in glycerine, of
which the best quality only should be
used. It should be kept in a cool place,
and never at a temperature higher than
$40 Farenheit.
CASTOR OIL PoMADE-CastOr oil 4
ounces, prepared lard 2 ounces, white
wax drachms, bergamotte drachms,
oil of lavender 20 drops. Melt the fat
together, and on cooling add the scents,
and stir till cold.
CEMENT FOR STOPPING CRACKS IN
JARs.-A good cement for stopping
cracks in jars may be made as follows
Take equal quantities of white lead
and white sand, and as much oil as will
make it of the consistency OF putty !;
In a few weeks it will become as hard as
stone.
SPAULDING's GLUE. First soak in
water all the best refined glue You wish
to make at one time, using only glass,
earthen or porcelain, Dishes then by
gentle heat dissolve the glue IN. the
same water, and pour in little nitric
acid, sufficient to give the glue a sour
taste, like vinegar, or 1 ounce to each
pound of glue.
MUo11AGE.-1. Put 3 OF. of gum
arabic in an earthenware vessel con-
tanning a pint OF cold water. If the
liquid is occasionally stirred, the gum
in "a hours will be dissolved and the
mixture ready for use. Oil of cloves
will keep 1t from moulding.-2: Fine
clean glue, 7 pound; gum arabic, 10
ounces; water, L quart; melt by heat
in glue kettle or a water bath when
entirely melted, add slowl y 10 ounces
strong nitric acid, and set off to cool.
Then bottle, adding a couple of cloves
to each bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-05-07
The InYalid---A Pen picturo

pee her pallld countenance hnt .
slne Mme ago the picture of rudy health
household. She was always weIcpro ,e5 1 EI me
schoolmates, Tor her 1.-THE form and nIeasino
disposition carried cheerfuIness into hat
ranks. Dlligent, punctual and exemnIarv
obedlent and graceful at home, she won the
hearts of all. But alas. we are sorrouod
Those rosy cheeks and rudy lips are blancb.
ed by consumption. The voice once so en-
chanting IN laugh and song is feeble. husky
and suoplanted by hollow cough. Let MS
approach her couch gently and take her hand
DO not shudder because of the feeble and Das
slonless grasp. The hand once SO hearty and
pump Is emaclated and shows bony outlines.
While the cords and tortuous veine are pIainIy
mapped upon the surface. The pulse that
bounded with repletlon, carrying vlgor to tbe
whole system, and imparting life. beantv
VlVaclty, health and strength, is delicate to
the touch. The feeble heart cannot nroneI
the thin, scanty blood with force. Must we
lose her while yet in her teens? Companions
ana friends gather around with words of
cheer and consolation, and depart with moist
ened eyes and silent steps. Must we lose he, ?
MOI there IS relefl We can stay this de-
stroyer OF our happiness and not suffer the
loss OF so bright q gem. Something more is
required now than dietary and hygienic OBJ
serVance, for nature calls for aid and she shall
nave It, Take this pleasant medicine. 1t is
lnVlgoratlng. How it allays the irritable
cough, improves the appetite and digestion
and sends healthy tingle through the frame.
The blood IS enriched, nervous force increas
ed, and the heart bounds with new impulse.
See her face brighten by degrees; the color is
returning, her voice is getting clearer, and
peasant words are spoken. The strength
falters yet, but is gaining. Let 1s take her
out IN the warm sunshine. In short time She
Will be able to go without our aid, a cheerful
girl This delightful medicine must be God
blessed 1t is restoring health to our loved
one. She is emerging from her sickness
sWeeter and nobler than before, and DR..
Plerce's Golden Medical Discovery must have
the credit. 1t has raised her. Sold bv ali
hrst-class Druggists everywhere. s37
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-05-07
Prop the Failing.

1t Is great blessing to have by nature strong
constitution, but not than one-half of the in
hab1rants of the civilized world are thus provided
Many constitutions are feeble to begin with, many
others, originally vigorous, are crippled by over.
exertlon, dissipation, unhealthy surroundings
grief, privation, other portentous cause,
before the prime of life is attained But is this an
evil without remedy or palliative? No consti-
tutions can be replaced. Hundreds of thousands
OF instances might be adduced in which constitu-
tional decay has been arrested by the continuous
use Of Hostetters Stomach Bitters as an invigoran
1t is constitutional strength that enables one man
to recover from disease which would be mortal to
another destitute of this element of resistance
Whenever malady of any kind obtains foothold
in any part of the human body, and becomes
chronic fixture there, it is proof positive that the
constitution has been mastered by the disease and
Bttsrs should be taken at least three times day.
until the natural powers Of the system are recruit
ed. Then the morbid principle which generated
and feeds the complaint will have to succumb to the
influence Of animal vigor, aided by the toning reg
alating purifying Grafton of the Bitters upon the
organ or organs in which the ailment is located
There is nothing like this mighty tonic to "prop
the falling" .s- .
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-05-07
HardslliDS of Settlers

Under several rulings made by the
Interior Department under Secretaries
Browning and Cox, a large number of
immigrants were induced to settle on
the Usage seeded lands in Kansas.
in accordance with the usual REQUIRE
ments of the homestead law. In 1872
Secretary Delano made decision in
the interest of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas, and the Leavenworth, st.
Lawrence and Galveston railroads,
which was based on the distinctive
point that these companies having def
nitely located their roads in 1868, the
settlers subsequent to that time could
acquire no adverse title. The settlers
on these lands to the number of several
hundreds, who were completely ru-
med by Delano's decision, recently
forwarded q petition to the Interior
Department, not only demonstrating
against being put off their lands, but
also proving that the roads did not
locate until 1870, and that the only
proof on behalf Of the railway corpo-
ratlons to substantiate this point came
from officers and employees of the com
panies interested. The Secretary,
however, has just decided that the case
cannot be reopened, and that the set
tiers must abide by his previous deci-
sion. Under this ruling the Lawrence,
Leayenworth and Galveston road will
receive l6S, 600 acres, and the Miss ouri,
Kansas and Texas about 233, 900. It is
stated that in the majority of instances
the lands are under a fair degree of
cultivation, and much better improved
than is customary in a new country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-05-07
4 Boy and a Hatehet.

A boy borrowed a Ratchet from a
neighbor and promised to return it at
night. Before evening he was sent
away on an errand, and did not return
until late. Before he went, he was told
that his brother should see the article
returned. After he had come home
and gone to bed, he inquired and found
the tool had not been sent to it's own
.er He was much distressed to think
his promise had not been kept, but
was persuaded to go to sleep and rise
early and carry it home the next morn
ing. By daylight he was up, and now
here was the Ratchet to be found
After long and frultless search, he
sat off for his neighbours in great dis
tress, to acknowledge his fault. But
how great was his surprise to find the
tool on his neighbours door-stone ! And
then it appeared the prints Of his little
bare feet in the mud, that the lad had
got up in his sleep and carried the
Ratchet home, and had gone to bed
again without knowing anything of
what had happened.
That was boy to be trusted We
wish there were more like him in the
world. Re careful. how you promise,
but what you promise, do There are
people whose promises are easily made,
but when you come to look for per-
formances of these promises, they are
so few and small that you need mis-
croscope or more than ordinary power.
Don't be like them.