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The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

Dox PIAr1's LAST We once heard
OF Justice Of the Pence in the Mud
River bottoms getting into rough
aud tumble fight with a contuma-
cious witness. The witness was about
proving the better man. and l,a the
rural Doxberry down. when sudden
" the last named assumed the Judi.
cial ermine aud commanded the
peace.
The law-and-order combatant nj
once desiatsd and permitted his an
tagonist to como to perpendicular.
Immediately the Squire renewed the
fight. md in second was on his
back, ut the mercy Of his enemy.
This time he not ooly commanded
the pence. but called ont posse
comitatus from the bystauders, who
separated the pugilists.
The third time the mnddened
Magistrate tried this appeal the wit
ness, sitting astraddle VI the Justice,
said
Now. look here. Squire. want
this thing understood atwixt US. l
want more fight and les peace, or
more peace and less fight aud you've
Got to decide the case mighty qn,ck
or Ill bust v"nr law abiding skull"
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

The TnEspIANS. These enter
r'iS'ng young gentlemen have de-
t"rminul to give several perform,
anccs during the Fair. mud deserve
IN they will doubtless receive full
houses. We are not informed OF
the pieces to br PLAYED, hut from,
what We know OF their past per
f"rn'ancrS, we can guarantee n
upditab|e performance IN their
part and al evenings enjoyment
for those who attend. We like 10
wee all such enterprises encouraged
and We l"*prak for our Thrspi,n
friends crowded houses and fnou
tIal success. We will give due no.
tice'in our next Of the nights and
the bills.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

~ Services were held on Sun.
day last for the first time in the
new Episcopal Church here, which,
is now about completed. The Rec
tor, Rev. a. N. Ogden, Jr., and the
congregation deserve great credit
for their energy and enterprise in
rebuilding their house OF Worship
in these hard times. Their Churcl,
when finished will be IN ornament
to the town and monument to
their zeal and lilMrality.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

THE CROPS. CONTINUED reports
"t the cotton crop are CRAFTY ing.
On many places the yield will lw u
bale to the acre. 1t il being rapid,
~ gathered and hurried to market.
The low water prevents vcss rap.
III shipment, but still. it il going
OF at n lively rate. The Cane cf0,,
IL making fast in this favorable
weather. In two "r three weeks
some Of our cane planters will I've
grinding. The G. RI crop is made
aud generally gathered. W.ef.ave
made enough to d" us a"otl"rs,wr.
AZ far ~ the crop goes. KH,i''es
~ IN n prosperous condition.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

THE Best MILKER.-Mike Welsh
had been recommended to Simpson aa
a fit man to assist in taking cnre "t
horses and cows 80 Mike was hired
and placed in charge If this depart
ment. Ono morning, after Mike Ind
been month at the place, Simpson,
who had made ready t" stnrt M with
his milk cart, snid to him /" Mike. yon
may give tho cows sOme ont,nrml this
morning; and be snre 30" give my best
milk~r an extra qnnmtitv.'I :" The hes,
mixer, ia it sir" "Ycs; you know
the old COW tl'nt gives the most milk r.
81 think ! do, sir" "WrIl YOU. give
her four quarts IT tho mnsh." "All
right air. IN Il" the same" On the
evening of That day Simpson had &c
casi"n to 70 to the old Wooden pump in
tho yard. lie tried the handle. INT it
wouldn't work. The pump seemed t."
I" entirely cl"kcd up. Finally he dis.
coveted that Ill the upper part WIS
loaded with s"mcthing very near re
stmbling oatmeal mash. Ho called
his man. Mike" said he, "wImt i.
tho matter with this pnmpf' "Thr
pump, ia It sir1' EYES, how came
tie oatmeal mnsl' IN here r "Surc,
sir, ] p"t il in mesrli." You stnpiL
hI'"klra.l, why did YOU d" all that r.
= !, was .ersclf that told me, sin"
Z" IL told you +" put it in here 7"
/" I"d"de yer did, sir" "Why, y"u
thick hea.lrd rascal, whit do you
mean - " Don't I've in ~ passion, n,"s-
ter. Did ye not tell me to give yer
best mixer an extra quantity "f mash :
And where in nj the world, I'd like I"
know, is the crathur that give ~ much
milk I" your cans as does this old
pump ~
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
THE BRANDON REPUBLICAN.

The BRANDON REPUBLICAN,. :
At the request Of u friend VIZ sent
y copy Of our paper to the Brandon
Republican aud it has since and il
now exchanging with us. We find
It to Ike a large, neat and tidy pa.
per. we'll filed with interesting mat.
ter both original aud selected and
most ably edited. 1t in 4 White
MANS paper to the back bone. We
congratulate the citizens of Bran.
don, Miss upon having a local
paper of which they may no we'll be
proud.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

" Your friends and nriyhhors
will take no paltry excuse tor, ous
not doing YOU plain duty to You're
self, Your family and your countrs
hy registering now and voting a,s
November Remembers That csour
one vote kills u negro votes an"
thus counts for two, and that cyonr
example may either make Others
20 81 civ" them an excuse for STAG
ing away. Krgister! Rcgistrri,
RegiStrr!!!
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

THE CAMP MEETING. There is
now going on, "m Spring Greek, II
Camp Meeting nnlcr the auspices
Of the Methodist Church, wl.,cl,
will most probably continue Tor Scv
cral days yet. a good many have
gone from Alexandria and the
nciglhlmrho"i and we expect that
there is large assembly ut the
Camp Grounds. Rev. G.. Kccmrr,
the energetic and eloquent Pastor
in charge OF til" Church hel>. is in
Attendance aud will doubtless ~
si>t materially in the good work
Other Ministers will to- there and
the meeting viii doubtless he IN
interesting me. We will send u
reporter out to day aud in our next
Will give full details.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

- Register! Register nc ones
~" see that all your ei.hlmrs do
the same. We lMv" too much at
""Ae 70 rose II. because ut the flo
Yctivity of our OVID side
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

sAo0 SOssoWSo VSu0s &8fOo0oot u
full 40 finally adopted
The COMMITTEES representing tb,
Conservative Peoples party pfedg,
themselves 10 ca,,se all violence ant
intimidation. i esy Exist, to ,ceas,
throughout the State, and 10 assis
the constituted authorities in main
tanning peace aud insuring strict,
fair and impartial registration ano
election. Also to discopptenance act,
and threats Of personal violence. and
all improper influences to control the
will Of the electors, aud render nsa;s
lance and use every effort 10 snbjec,
to the pena|ties Of the, law all person,
who may commit acts 81 violence o,
intimidation. Or conspite to do The
satDe. ..5t .-.6.ti raE i.s ..=.n
2. In order In guarantee q fair req.
issration and election, there 10 here
BY constituted aud established an
advisory committee, composed vt fye
members. namely: Nc .srs. Albert
VOORHEES, and f.. A. Burke, selected
by the representative oft the Conser.a
tive People'sp,rty. and Mes1rs. =. Il.
Packard and 3. F. Jonbert, selscte,,
BY the representatives. of the Repub
licnn party, aud Ut an umpire, name.
": DR.. NJ. f. Dons~no, who has
been jointly selected.
This ad,is"ry comdii'tee is,to, ~.
pervise ond carry on The regis ration
throughout the State on behalf Of ali
parties. to the fall extent III snxgest-
ing changes in the registration Of
licers. anu the manner Of oundno,ine
and carrying % shs registration.
Governor Kellogg, in tho interest
o. = fair snd impartial registration,
ut his o*n accord plsdging himself
to not npon the advice and Suggest
ions 1t the advisory commitise, %
long ~ such advice and suggestions
s'e IN c"ns"nance with and permit
tell by the exiating laws Of the State.
1t is agreed that two persons shall
be named by the representatives OF
Tho Conservative Peoples party. who
shall be elected according to law to
ill two vacancies which sl,aIl be-
created BY resignation in tho return
ing board within twenty days.
II 10 understood the Republican
State Central Committee will NEE,
'"-dny To take action upon the pro
position.
Governor Kellogg has significd his
acceptance Of the terms Of ayree,Den,
u the following communication. I'D
iIessed t. Judge Atocha:
STATE OF LOUISIANA, ExEc'r DIR,
New Orleans Sept. 70, 1874 !
Having been officially notified Of
he agreement entered into by the
'omn ittce Of the Conservative md
Republican parties lately in confer
nee. and having been dcsirous from
he first to assure fair registration
nd election, thereby ratiiy the agree.
"ent in no far as it Deepen Ia upon me
Or it's execution. and I will strictl,
'dhere TO it's provisions SO long as
he State Central Executive Com.
nittee and other respons ble bodies
u the combination Of ur,ies recently
ormcd ut Baton Rouge. known under
he general term Of the Conservative
'arty. shall carry out their part Of
no agreement.
WILLIAM p. KELLOGG.
Governor.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

An eight I'"nr man, on going home
tho "thre evening for his supper. found
his wife sitting il her hest clothes ON
the front st""p. reading u volume "t
travels. II"w's this ~ hr exc tanned:
"whtre ia my supper y IL don't
know" replied his wife. II hogan t"
get you breakfast ut six o'clock THE
morning. aud my eight hours ended at
two +. NJ"
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

~ Oar colorc'l folks Of the
Methodist persuasion" had n Fair
~ The Town Ilall ~ Thursday a..sl
Friday last. They were quiet and
orderly and con.lmrt,d themselves
iua very b'vOminE manner. Ont
reporter took ~ peep j" was politely
invited I" enter whi' h he did and
Waa in tins. IT, hear some very gsH''l
singing ~ sacred muse. The color
cd l"'opc arc natural born mm>i-
clans aud those III the Pew. Christie
phcr Hunts C""gr"sati"" arT"it
ted Themselves in y vc,y Hrdiiahlc
manner indeed. Mr.. Hun, the pan.
tor Oftlc chu,ch is an educated
man, - native Of one "t the West
Indies leland AMI is doing good
work here among til" congregation.
We l,"I" ,h"t the Entertainment,
was financially IN sucvusSiml I'M it
WIS otherwise.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

~ When ones country calls, no
excuse can he given for failure to
heed the command. Register and
vote!
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

q Sacratice private business
and everything else, and 80 ut once
and register. Yon will more than
make it mp when We succeed IN
getting the control of our affairs
out Of the hands Of the ignorant ne
groes and rascally carpet .baggers.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

It's forty years. my old friend John.
aimee we were boys together. "Is it I
Well don't speak 10 Iond there's that
young widow in the next rocn."
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

| 'tt.t ~ So 5ft3it NVAANtH II ~ l'.fH fft ~
opened at 1O03nlO0q, against 1904
ut New York, and closed at 1904
n1O06, against 1921. Silver IN,
changed. American halves 1f'431
1864, Mexican dollars 07d005c.,
SUGAR-There waa no receipt
from plantations this morning, and
no sales "f not1. Yellow clarified
sold at 1O3&lO5c v -, Stock in
sheds ,24O hhds. ~ .'','' 3t@'
MOLA% SES-There is no plan
tatiOn MOlasses on hand. f. North.
ern syrnn IN selling ut SIC, city ~.
ti"ery 45c. for common, DOc. for fir
soc. for good, 0Oc. for prime, Csc. f"r
choice. Stock III she,ls;44O bbs n.
Y..ss.rur, and ; bis, do. s ,'" II.
GKA1N-Sack Corn Is III 'likht
supply and demand at firm prices.
Sales 800 sacks-2N white mixed
1T Csc. and lW yellow mixed at
Csc. y bnshe1. i'tf'*s 80 +ssst W
HAY-Market qniet and gool
supply. Prices steady. 50 bale.
prime sold ut eco y ton. f''''''
FLOUR-BuyGrs are of. rs urn
al, toward the close Of the month
The market is firm, however, and
there appears to be u better Il cling
on choice grades. There were sales
OF 500 hbls., Of which 30 superflnc
at ~ Is, good treble extra ut ~ GO
100 choice do vt &c % and 80 do at
~ rs, % choice extra Mt 81, 100 aud
and 2OO hbls u, private terms.
CORN MEAI-AlNnt 800 hbls
have come in since Saturday, offer.
ing at4 lO bill, and jol,bing ut
that price. Old stock is selling ut
4 Is per bbl. VIZ lie EFT
PORK The stock in small and
held mostly Ivy two parties, who
are asking "a for mess in round,
lots. Dealers are retailing ut e25 80
y bl'l. A lot Of % bbls sold to a
grocer at ga Is per bbl.
COEFEE-The market IL Rrm.-|
Dealers stock 5000 bags. We quote
to low fair (go!dC, 16ul64
y ID. good lS0l0c prime 194u2Oc
700 sks sold for the West, and 800
to the local trade, at full prices.
OATS-Go"l supply and dull
No sales. The last sales on Friday
were G3c prime and Is for choice.
HlDES-Strer hides city slaugh-
ter, over IS n, 11al2c. 10. 70 to 81
b, 1l0124c. do. under 20 b, loo.
COW hides, M they run, 1''c. kips,
70 to "a b, 1910. do. 70 to 30 ID, 12c.
ralf skins, each, 81 country hides.
20 to % u, 15d17c.; do. dana 9r'l,
halfprice; beeswax, prime yellow,
y b, 2sc.; OK horns, each, &C.; tai
Ow, Sc.
BUTTER-Continues in light
supply and good request. Choice
Goshen commands 38614Oc. !; West
'rn 3Oa-c.; inferior Goshen 3Od
'5c. Western 2OA25c y b.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

~ Ashkrt c"sting but - Cents, IN.
silica tl, holder t. one a,,mi.sion IN
the FAIR GROUNDS, aud to a chance
70 the GRAND LOTTERY.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

~ Buy = LOTTERY TICKET for
IS Cents, and have u chance to draw
the Capital Prise Of FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
Tur CEMETERY ASSOCIATION This

Tur CEMETERY ASSOCIATION This
Associa,ion have had thei, Certificate Or
Of stock printed and "rc now pre-
pared to issue them for subscriptions
to their stock, Shares are s. OO each.
They arc now nbont TO address, n cir
cular let,er to NIL interested persons
asking them 10 take stock. They
hope that MI such will come forward
At once md overwhelmingly They
are now preparing 80 builds cot'"c"
home for the Sexton which they d >
aire 10 mike m ornament Z" III"
grounds. mud they AK Tint MI This
burden shall not be allowed I" fall
upon the shoulders OF tho few wh"
have The matter in hand when nra,)y
every ono il interested, u r. is pro
posed to give Fir for The benefit
~ the Assoc alton some time in De-
ccmber and tho ladies will 10 MP
pealcd 10 ~ take the matter IN hand
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

One Of the Inst times that the Ex,l
II Chesterfield WA IT cou,t {. Miss Chud.
leigh enll nnoil.sr lefS ssu~ Mp I" htt,es
and aftJc uia cl,slta1 :, lsl,,tsltus. lsae
Of thcw Asjtfj |" Hoe ID 1Sed ~ sa5spt
Jn,.e IL Shall hear a. 1sjr M6ett ~
fo'IicA y +" M. ~ 1fpilsd .l.s M.
+" not III. s.lsnsvrf. eitdk'os edtsts ltDlucs
what a'At''s INV" islsee ~
Recently - pasrs ahf1 k!e pr ar
"ueme1ts Aests to M Af1tJApr..
a: f",lYxst 'l(Ps sl'Ss Nh. !
pia ali sij,fl1e~ trsf ..ails4sA .Ntt,r
iem"ai<Att Mstntt AaFsffk ktwd
,.'"'y sptlls7 ssr!
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
' 'T!.. Lo,r!! LOsr!!!

I OST OR MISLA1Dn note draw,
- by O5P.cWaIkrr, for, Fiftvfmr
y54 w Dolfnra, payable to Alfredr
H'a,fst,'', and ny him endorsed to-
ne nndtrsis'lel aud due January
All parties are warned not to
trade Z + said note rs payment has
been stopped. W. 3. HARPER.
Oct. ~ 1874. ~ 40;-s+. oI~
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

"HE HON JAS. +. ID. WILSON. Mayor
- of ll"nst"u, n,,sa-the city Counci,.
endorses the enterprise as follows:
lorsroN, Texas, April %, 1874
WE THE UNDERSIGNED. REGARD
tn. Real Estnte Distribution, which ! y.
POSTER proposes to make ON the 22,l Of
OCTOBER next, in this city. as calculated
Z" promote improvements, aud Placing
within the reach "f many. VIII, otherwise
would he unable. Chance I" secure y
home for them and their families, and
having from "nr long acquaintance with
him. every confidence IN his integrity. wa
ttrl Justified IN saying that we believe
that he will carry ont his Distribution
honestly and fairly, according to his nd.
vtrtiscd plan.
Signed BY the Mayor. the Hon Jas 7. d.
Uilson, and City Council
CAPITAL PR1ZE-S5, GoLD: ton
Residences in Houston: Population 20;
WW aud TIL. Railroad centre Ut the State :,
$50 tracts "f land IL, different portions of
tn" State. Vain" If prizes. $l56.O0O)
$4,000 tickets ut TWO DOLLARS each.
The management are 81 we'll con, iuccd
feel justified in promising to REFUND Eve
not take place on the .2.l Of OCTOBER.
EVERY PHIzE PAID iu full. whether all the
tickets are sold or not
Address
J. L. FOSTER. Manager.
Houston. Trxas.
j. hOCSE, Ir'asnrer. Oct. 81
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
IN "A S e II I'M ~ ;s' t',; t'T ~

other evening: "Ah! TIE Y,"st ,.r.,p
tif"' Ttc,llaf'm, my v.t~'stticf: E''sa
locks p..t.,.tis ,ena,tfak'fI"A uAaflmt
her tkat j,,.t w.s't BY ~ quickly asked
the v1s,,'tt4 lA.ly.' ''Hot I1ta9 5748c sl'
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

- The river is rising steadily.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
NOTICE!

49, + ie4.->~ ~. 80 t'tr .t
7 AIDES INVITATIONS to tho
= Grand Calico Ball of the RaS
pides Agricultural Fair AssMja.
to" ca" he had on application ar
by addressing either ei tn. sun,l.r.
signed e"'sz' 80. IS no
INVITATION COMMITTEE
JEFFERSON WELLS. Chairman
D. w. Hvnson, Edward We'll.
koht. z. Hunter, Chns. NJ. Wells.
J. Il. R"ns'ieIl, q. Inn;s.
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
NEW ORLEANS MARKETS,
,ttsea EbS Nex osIssas. R.llss,n.1 !.
NEW ORLEANS,
Oct, 9th 1874.

,sF.sss soQTToN.g sasss.x&fs
The official closing quotations Of
the Cotton Exchange today, were
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10
TEXAS GRAND KRIZE
CONCERTO:
Postponed to OCTOBER.
.s 02nd 1874.

yHE Hon JAS. T. u. WILSON. Mayor
- Of ll"nst"n, n,,s&-the city Councn.
endorses the enterprise as follows:
The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-10-10

BUTTER-Continues in light
supply and good request. Choice
Goshen commands 38n4Oc.; West
crn 3Oa-c.; inferior Goshen 3Od
35c. Western 2O125c y ID.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-10
Hints TO Sitters.

How many people there are in the
world who, though really tinelooking, do
not make a good picture. Sometimes
this is the fault of the photographer, but
oftener the sitter is alone to blame. For
the benefit of those who would like tC
know the most successful way Of produc-
ing a picture of themselves or dear ones
we cOndense a few valuable hints.
Early in the DAY is without doubt the
best time to select for sitting. as then
you are not so fatigued or harassed. It
is mistake to choose a very bright day
The best light is obtained when the sky
is clouded and the sun shining through
the clouds. Some fancy they can sit
without the head-rest; but that is not so
as even the mere act Of pulsation will
cause a movement that ruins the photo
graph. Wink if you must while sitting,
but keep the eyes fixed on one spot.
Avoid all forced or unnatural express
sions. Do not give the photograph a
thought, but try to fasten your mind on
some pleasant train Of ideas. DO not be
taken in the height of fashion, for when
that changes, as 1t usually does in six
months time, it makes you look absurdlv
conspicuous
Ladies with long necks should wear
slut CuIlS anu al dIoN O44C1I nan lON
Never pile the hair on top. Rufus in the
neck are becoming, as they take off the
long look. ShoTt-necked ladies with
broad faces need to dress exactly con
trary, wearing dresses low in the neck,
with the hair done up high. Low fore
heads should have the hair combed back,
while high foreheads can add curls and
frizzes on the brow. All colors may be
worn if it is a real artist who is taking
the picture, as he can produce beautiful
results; but ordinarily, black, very dark
green, olive or brown look best. A rich
brown will look almost like velvet. Pure
white, unbroken by eolors, takes nicely.
Do not get yourself up for the occa-
sion;" that is, do not curl your hair when
you never wear it so, but dress about as
| you generally do every day, so that your
! friends viii recognize you, and you will
not be obliged to say: " That's me; but
wore my hair curled just then. I don't
wear it so now"
! With regard to children, let the person
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-10
THE GARDEN GATE.
THE little boy on the garden gate

THE little boy on the garden gate
Sings and swings.
He dreameth not of the march of fate.
How the hours will glide and the heart must wal
For The prize to which il clings
he thinketb not hat his bOyhood time
Will ripen soon into maRhoOd's prime,
And honor and riches and great renOwn
May send his name to the ages down.
He gazeth south and he gazeth north,
He swingeth back and he swingeth forth.
And his heart beats high as the heart of kings,
For his soul is poised on the futures wings.
The little boy on the garden gate
Swings and sings.
lie l0itereth there till the hour is late.
And his heart grows large with a JOY innate,
And lifes upwelling springs,
For the gladGcning present, the nights and days
Are the stars that guide into happy ways:
He thinks of the flowers and streams that rise
Under his feet meath the glancing skies.
He loOketh east and he looketh west,
TIL the day has gone to his glorious rest,
For his soul is dreaming of beautiful things.
And his heart beats high az the heart OF kings
The little boy on the garden gate
Sings and swings.
He will stand not long, he viii cease to wait
On the outward march Of an inward fate.
Or wild imaginings.
He may rise into manhood s lofty pride.
And virtue and beauty his course NAV guide:
He may stand like rock on the common mart
He may win his way to the worlds great heart,
He may win his hOnOrs and wear his crown.
And the false and base at his feet lie down
That Is the boy who swings and sings
On the garden gate. that sings and swings:
He may stand one day with the best OF kings
-ChaS. ". Butter, an Youths C0DlDanjon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1874-09-10
Stolen Property.

II know all about Sadie's birthday
party, for all she tried to keep it such a
secret" said Lottie Mills, with a look of
triumph
How did you find out?" I asked.
Why, you see, Josie and | were read
ing a story under the elm-tree this noon,
and Sadie came and sat in the window
with Carrie Richards, and they talked it
all over and we heard every word. She's
going to have
Stop, stop! do you suppose want to
share any stolen prOperty:'
"Stolen property, auntie? Why, we
didn't listen-we couldn't help hearing,
for she talked right out loud"
"That's very true, but she didn't know
YOU were there, so you have no right at
all to her secret A listener is like a
pickpocket who creeps up and steals
your secrets slyly; and you are like j.
person who sees another drop purse in
the street and picks it up. If you took
the money and used it when you knew it
was not yours, would you be any more
honest than if you had taken it right out
of mans pocket?"
why, no, auntie of course should
give it back"
COR if you could not give it back at
once, you would keep it safely till YOU
could. That is Just what you should do
with secrets when people drop them ac-
cidentally, and you pick them up. You
have no more business to use them than
you would have to use money which YOU
got in the same way"
q believe that is so, auntie: and I
won't say word about that party to any
one."-CbjLdS World