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Babies.
A SHORT CHAPTER FOR MOTHERS AND
NURSES

A SHORT CHAPTER FOR MOTHERS AMI
NURSES.
A young mother, who says she is alsc
a foreigner, writes to know what she cal
do to strengthen her baby, that is seven
teen months old, yet does not show any
inclination to walk. and hardly to sup
port itself. Poor, wee bonnie lambsl Tt
be born into so much trouble, and find
such hard time at first merely trying
to live. The happy mother of as bright
and healthy child as ever lived writes
this, but her abounding pleasure in the
growth and gladness of that blessed lit
tie creature has only intensified her won
der and pity over the weakling specimens
of babyhood that meet one on every hand.
A healthy baby is the exception not the
rule. You find the pink-tinted flesh,
that only deserves Browning's likeness
of "rose- misted MARBLE" and the clear
rivulet like eyes, bright as crystal over
agate or forget-me-nots, once out of TWEEN.
ty babies that are pale, purple streaked
as wind flowers, with Opaque eyes and
lips TRANSLUCENT like thin horn. The rea-
son why people don't like babies is they
are so unhealthy they must be always
mewling and fretting in that rasping way
that makes iddle-strings of older nerves.
They look sour and cross and uncomfort
able, because they are so wretchedly un-
comfortable, poor things They suffer
with much unnoticed patience through
sorelytried little lives till God kindly
lets them drop into little graves that are
after all, more welcome than their moth
er's bosom. Why can't we have well
babies =? They cost too dear, and draw
and wind too many hearts round them,
10 droop and be lost tosight behind white
head stones so early. A healthy baby
is such happy thing, so rogush, so
full of good will to everybody; rich in
tiny practical jokes and small, sweet sat
ire, with cooling music in its voice that
suit with murmuring pigeons, laughing
leaves, and streaming water, all things
that babies love. They are lovers and
poets, too, from their birth, as any moth
er believes who has watched the little |
soul come to its windows and take its
earliest peep at this world. Bonnie was
little more than six months old when his
nurse took him to the Central Park.
Weeks after his mother took him again,
him she loved in her arms from
the cars. As they entered the shady
paths that led to Willow Water, Bonnie
seemed to recognize the place, and a
smile Of qualification stole over his baby
face as he was taken into the maze of
dropping branches. There was no gilt
tering sunlight, nor bright flowers to
catch his eye, only the deep, soft greens
of hazy clouded August day, evidently
grateful to the little poet-soul as he lay
absorbed in watching them from his
bosom. Little babies like soft
color and picturesque form. A child
three months old will lie studying the
lead gold figures on the wallpaper, or
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The Harness so far as Heard From

l II l..
A poet says: "Oh she was fair, but
sorrow came and left his traces there. y,
What became of the rest of the harness
the poet don't state.-Erie Despatch.
| Oh, no. Further down the hill Of poe
try it says: "Come wi me, my lassie,
and III take thee to my Hame." The
balance of the harness is still missing
Lacrosse Democrat.
You are mistaken about that. The
same poet, speaking of the same young
lady, says: "And all the Lines that sor-
SOW had left faded out in JOY" The rest
of the harness is still missing. Exchange.
No; still another piece has turned up,
for further on the muse informs us that
Loving hands and simple flowers had
decked her for the Bridal" Nothing
has yet transpired as to the whereabouts
OF the rest of the harness. York Repub.
Licdn.
All mistake, for hath not Walter
said: Give me but what this belt hath
bound, take all the rest the sun goes
round" Don't be discouraged, friends,
the rest of the harness is bound to come.
- Ohio State Journal
OF course it is, for hath not the poet
said "When Greek meets Greek then
comes the tug of war" Pass along the
balance. Toledo Blade.
No more, no more. Well give you
only what Gratiano proposed for Shy
lock: "A Halter gratis; nothing else,
for Gods sake. = Chicago Republican.
Another portion of the harness has
been appropriated by the Church. Itis
found in the Collect for the last Sunday
in Trinity, commencing with "lStir up,
we beseech Thee," tc.-Brooklpa Un ion.
We found part of it "within mile
of Edinboro' town" where "the lassie
blushed and frowning cried, mo no, it
will not do; | cannot, wonnot, wonnot,
monnot, Buckle to-" Who "can hitch
up" theremainder of the harness. Czcve-
land Herald.
The remainder can be found. Shake
speare makes Macbeth say: "Blow wind,
come wreck! at last we'll go with Har-
ness on our back" Fine where Macbeth
is buried and the harness is thar Cleve-
land Leader.
Two very needful parts are supplied
'y the poet who speaks of " fancy's flow
ng rein," and conscience, the vhip
hat keeps the virtues in their courses,
Democrat.
Why are all these foolish editors like
Iohn Gilpin - Give it up?" Because,
Saddle-tree scarce reached had he.s-
3urtingtOn Free Press.
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD.-weH knowr
throughout New England as the WHITEST, FIN
EST, and BEST.
LEAD TAPE. g inches wide, on reels for Curtain
Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from 216 to inches wide. OF
reels for Builders.
LEAD PIPE. Of any size or thickness.
At lowest market prices for goods of equal quality
Address SALEM LEAD CO.. Salem, Mass
1924
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"Yes," said Mr.. -Beeher. it's old, but
good What is your name, sirs" turn
ing to man.
Crsmer-Jaues c, Cramer."
WHAT ia your business 2"
Insurance"
Wei, that's good business-for
both this life and the life to come"
ana then the usual questions followed.
-Four of the candidates we're girls from
Plymouth Mission Sunday Schools.
My DEAR" askeda.Mr. Beecher of
one, =" do you feel that You have love
for the Saviour, and that you fully in
tend to shape and mould your life as far
as possible, after the pattern he has set
us?"
Yes, sir" in t.emulous voice. 81
mean to try"
do you pray and read your Bible
every day?"
"Yes, SIR
:" Now my dear girl, understand that
there is no use joining church if you
are going to live just as you did before.
You are young, and have your charac.
ter to form. That will be long work
long struggle. Do you mean to hon.
estly make the trial2'
!" Yes, SIR"
When nearly all the candidates had
been examined, Deacon Howard said.
Brother Beecher, you haven't asked
any of them about their temperance
views.'
No, that's So" said Mr.. Beecher.
" My mind has been running in other
directions. Why didn't you ask them ?"
" was too modest"
To the next male candidate. Mr..
Beecher said, fare you sound on the
temperance question 2"
am temperate" was the reply, "but
| do not belong to a temperance society"
THAT wasn't the question. A man
can De sound, believe, without taking
a pledge. We do not make total absti-
nence test-we simply require temper
ance."
None of the candidates were subjected
to severe questioning or to other than
pleasant conversational inquiry into
their intentions of leading Christian
lives. They with many others will be
formally received into the church ON tlas
first Sunday in May Graphic, 5h.
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For the Bellows Falls Times.
FlOssie.

lOSSlt
Dainty little thing is she,
Filling home and heart with glee,
mo as small as small can be;
And we call her Flossie.
For she brought from Heavens shore
blessings never known before.
Mother love, forever more,
Darling little Flossie.
Rosy cheeks and dimpled chin,
Fair without, and pure Within
May she ever keep from sin,
Ever be our Flossie.
Lofty brow, and dark. dark hair,
Laughing eyes. so brown and rare,
Rose bud lips so strangely fair,
We must kiss our Flossie.
Oh, how dear her baby face,
Peeping from its nest of lace,
We shall ever find a place
In our hearts, for Flossie.
And IN thinking, as / sing,
Ii the future, strange, will bring
Trials. out of which shall spring,
Flowers sweet. for Flossie.
viii the tempter lead astray?
Bidding her forget the way,
That leads her to endless day,
Thy bright home, my Flossie.
Oh, may Jesus be thy Friend.
May He guide thee to the end.
May lie ever comfort lend,
Aiding oft, my Flossie.
Should her voice no more beguile.
Should she cease, on earth, to smile.
should she rest from care, awhile,
Still we have Flossie.
For with Jesus, up above,
Resting on His heart of love,
When our footsteps cease TO rove.
We shall find our Flossie.
PANsY.
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Plymouth Making Members.

MR.. BEECHER's STYLE OF CONDUCTING
THE EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
plymouth Churoh's way of getting rio
OF members has become historical. He
way of getting them was illustrated las
evening. After the regular Friday nigh
prayer meeting, the Examining Commit
tee met in the lecture room, and abou
forty candidates for membership gath
cred In the front seats. Mr.. BeecheI
prayed briefly, and then the examination
went on in an off hand, informal styIe
MIR. Beecher leaned back in chair fac
ing the candidates, Deacon Howard sal
on the steps of the platform, Assistan,
Pastor Halliday crossed his legs in 8
camp chair, and the few other members
OF the committee, present, were scattered
here and there. Lawyer Sherman, clerk
of Plymouth, held a pencil and note
book, ready to record names and resi-.
dences. "Those who apply by letters
from sister churches" said Mr.. Beecher
will please nand me their letters"
About half of the forty had letters,
including two from DIR. Storr's church,
and three from DIR. Buddington's. Mr..
Beecher smiled when he read these mis-
sives from the churches that had 80 re.
Gently threatened withdrawal of fell
lowship, and the congregation seemed
equally gratifed. The candidates who
came with letters were questioned only
briefly. Where were you born .
When and where did you first make a
profession of faith 7" and "Have you
still the purpose of leading Christian
life were the gist of the inquiries.
One of the women was Irish, and she
had letter from Presbyterian pastor
in ireland.
Were you broughtupin the church,"
was one of Mr.. Beecher's questions.
No, sir" replied the woman inno-
Gently. " | was brought up about four
miles from it,"
Mr.. Beecher wanted to laugh, but il
went no further than twitchipp at the
corners of his big mouth as he said kind
ly, l mean were you brought up in re.
ligious training?"
Some of the candidates who were new
were boys and misses of twelve
70 sixteen. The manner Of Questioning
hem was in the main like this example
case:
Well, my boy, how long have your
thoughts been turned toward a personal |
'eligion? ?"
About three or four months. sir !"
DO you intend, in taking upon your
ell the Christian name, to also take up.
IN yourself a Christian spirIt?"
hope there will be change in me,
ir."
There will be, do not doubt. Yet
will be, understand, but beginning
he forming of a Christian character
ou will find progressive, developing
Iork. 1t is your idea to renounce ali
lalign elements2"
Yes, sir"
Where do you live ?"
AT 40 Joralemon Street"
Mr.. Bescber read from a slip of ma.
er, "62 Hicks Street." and added.
Halliday, what does this mean?" t
You ought to know" retorted the
'sistant pastor, because you wrote il q
lere." n
I'D like to know what the use is in a
aving an assistant if he don't remember s.
for your" said Mr.. Beecber
ughing. :.
A woman presented letter dated in :
'69. THAT is rather DID," said Dea- : !
N Howard, but | suppose it is Just as 4.
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BE Careful what You Say.

In speaking Of persons faults
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember those with bones Of glass
Should seldom throw a stone;
If we have nothing else to do
But talk of those who sin,
lis better TO commence at home,
And from that point begin.
We have no right to judge man.
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company,
We know the world is wide;
Some may have faults-and who has not
The old as well as young.
Perhaps we may, for aught we know,
Have fifty to their one.
I'll tell you of better plan,
And find it works full well;
To try my own defects to cure
Before of Others tell;
And though / sometimes hope to be
No worse than some know,
Ny own shortcomings bid me let
The faults of others go.
Then let us all. when we commence
To slander friend or foe,
Think of the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember curses. sometimes, like
Our chickens, roost at home:"
Don't speak of others faults until
We have none of our own.
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CTAGE NOTICE.

On and after July lst, the subscriber viii run a
stage between Bellows Falls Iownshend, Jamaica
and Wardsboro. carrying the U. ;. Mail. Leaves
Townshend for Jamaica every Monday. We'd esdsy
and Friday. Leaves TOwnshend for W srdsboro eve
~ Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, on the arrival
Of the evening stages. Express business promptly
attended to- hope by careful attention to business
to receive the patronage Of the travelling public
G.F. WELLINGTON.
Cambridgeport VT. June a. 1873. &
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slept and dreamed that life was beauty;
woke and found that life was duty.
Was my dream, then, shadowy liel
Toll on, sad heart. cOurageously,
And thou shall find thy dream to be
A MONDAY truth and light to thee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-22

Courtship," observes that great au-
thority, the Reverend Lawrence Sterne,
NJ. A., the polite author of "a Senti-
mental Journey" consists of number
OF quiet attentions, not so pointed as 10
alarm, nor so rdgae as not 70 Be under
xfood
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-22

1t is no proof of mans understand,
ing to be able to confirm whatever he
pleases; but to be able to discern that
what is true is true, and that what is
false Is false-this is the mark and char
aeter ofintelligence.-.S.oedeaboro. of
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M. ARMS TRONG,

DRACTICAL PLUMBER and dealer in PLUMB
l. ERS' MATERIALS. as-Competent workmen
sent to all parts of the country. All work neatly
done and satisfaction guaranteed. Constantly on
hand and for sale Drain Pipe and Tying. Shop in
rear of Cheshire Bank, kEENE, N. H.. Box 997.
BRANCH SHOP at +. p. Hadley's Tin and Stove
Store, Bellows Falls. VT % p
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TRUTH WILL OUT.-Mabel-" Yes I
that young man is very fond of kissing" !"
Mater" Mable, who ever told you
such nonsense?"
Mable-" | had it from bis own lipsln
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TO CONSUMERS OF
ANTS AND OIL.

To THE HOUSE PAINTER, THE CARRIAGE
L Painter, the Artist, the Builder. or Owner, in
short all of paints We desire to say that
we will furnish you with PURE C0L0RS ground in
oil and Japan at prices not exceeding those often
paid for colors much cheapened by adulteration
Masury,s ready made colors, CALLED RAIL
ROAD COLORS for house painting. ground in oil
and superfine colors ground in Japan for carriage
painting, put up in patented cans and guaran-
teed. better than any in the world corresponding
prices.
We have ust received large invoice of these
colors. also of lnseed oil and turpentine. which we
offer at corresponding prices. Call and examine our
stock and prices.
JOHNSON & BABBITT.
Bellows Falls. Vt. 26
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A NJ GEORGE, Surgeon Dentist. Teeth
" flled with Gold or Silver. Satisfaction given
kal1 cases
~ Particular attention is given to inserting Ar
l1cal Teeth with all the modern improvements.
Once No. /. Up Stairs, Union Block
BELLOWS FALLS, VT.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-05-22

AHAS. M. MAXFIELD, Dealer in Watches,
Clock, Jewelry, Silver, Fancy & Toilet Wares.
pcctaeies, Cutlery, Stationery, Photograph Albums.
Z. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired. Also.
nernving done. Hotel Building. CHESTER, VT.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1874-03-14
Proceedings of Board of Supervisors

An order was entered allowing
the Trustees 81, t27 for building
school.house in Macon, but on re-
consideration the order was set a
side.
L,C. Gilmore was allowed 5000,
a payment in advance on contract
for Hning county jail.
On Tie 9th day of May, 1878, an
order was entered authorizing the
Treasurer to receive II draft on SIMS
Harrison & Co., in full payment OF
said Indebtedness against SherlIl
Moore. 1t appearing that the IRE"
surer has never received said draft
the order set aside.
The late Sheriff Moore or his ST.
rites are allowed to pay S0oO IN
warrants or $500 in currency
On the I'D. of March it appeared
10 the Board that 500, lGl should be
in tho hands of the Treasurer, "no
il was ordered that unless the same
~ settled or satisfactorily arranged
bv tho Treasurer by the 18th Of
March, 1874, that suit be brought
for the same and that y per cent
damages be charged against 'l~'
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ShuquaIak items.

We have a very dull town ;thC
farmers are all bu,iIy engaged pre-
pairing for a crops a few have CON.
monced planting corn. The pre-
valIlng sentiment among the farm.
ing class, Is to trench and re-
trenchj trench the land and re.
trench their expenses.
Mr.. S. A. Jackson has sold is
Interest in the Mill to Mr.. Sciples,
formerly OF Macon. Mr.. S. will at,
tend to The grinding department,
ana promises to give good meal,
and to keep all nails in the floor
closely driven up.
We now have two private
schools, one conducted by Miss
Annie Owens, the other by Miss
AWE Beasley also, a music class
taught by Miss Florence Owen.
There will be a thousand bales
more cotton shipped from here this
season than there was last. That
lS a nice sentence it SQUADS well,
and | dislike to spoil it by saying
1t will take several thousand more
bushels of corn to do this part OF
OF the country this year than last,
aud it must all come from IL more
northern cline.
= r.. W.. g.. NJ. Barclay
preached here morning and evening
on last Sunday Il week ago, Iectured
the Changers on Monday at II
O'Clock A. NJ. and lecturcd the Ma
sonic fraternity at night. All who
heard him wore higIy pleased. May
he soon return
Our me chants have had the
good fortune to weather the tinan-
clal storm but experience has not
Taught them to beware of heAiHg
on lean mules and trusting in crops
that have not been planted.
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|NHiG8 DE CUBA.

,1.oon is now amply sup.
' '1e very best liquors,
be dspcn,ed by an
N'cd Bar Keeper, whose
IN the large cities quail.
please the most particu.
arlnks Of all kinds will
,oyd during the SUNNI 81.
''r Will be tolerated, and
IL the House will be strict.
lS Two new Billiard
be found in this spacious
aug the proprietor viii
'oe good order and com.
w patrons.
T. B. FRANKS & CO.
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CARD,

ET'cQNlI invite tho atten-
G". PuoHc to our stock OF
S, "p''caIS Patent Medicines,
,'' Man, ana %Poriumory, Paints
kY' %Eco'cipal Liquors, fine
'"O'Gco and Cigars, &c,
p,, Iyock embraces every
ss'a.'y kept in IA general
'rD' to which we are con.
M, %as'ng additions from
t,,,,' and importers. We
' ,,.l that We can sell as
a, ,"'' as strictly reliable
,,. Ne sod, We canuot
II S ,'J Gu tlme to any I'D
sum01 we VIII gladly give
''V'S the Jonctit Of cash
m" W. desire to fill orders
s1r,SS 'so, nor eau We otlor
sc,n, oar terms are stricay
Ips' special contract i
N,b,01' ulrary, and in sucn
/ ''' expect prompt pay-
m Jones 4 FAINT
y" 1S7l-4ts
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MARRIED..

On the 2fth Of February, nv the Rev
Mr.. Ncholsun, at the r, sIip1r. of m,
brides father, Mr.. JERoNr c. TUoupsoy
81 NoNnh'e county, to Miss MATTE Z
loMPKlNs, OF Sumpter county, Ala.
And our young friend, to whom
and his we wish all happiness, i'm.
mediately subscribed for the BEACON
Our advice to all bachelors is to GO
and do likewise.
In Macon, on the 9th instant, at in,
residence of q W. Edwards, BY Rev. E. 4
Hamilton, Mr.. W, w. ADAMS. of Kompr,
county, to Miss MATTE EDWARDS. ol
Macon. "
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PrRN EANO!EN.

Unmixed with deleterious com.
pounds. Plain aud Fancy styles
at reduced prices. None but ln'
very best kept on hand and war
''''''' W. Il. FERRlS'S'
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LAST CALL.

indebted to us will
|4en days from this date
no pay up or to make
l0fy arrangements for
sS On Of the same. All
not adjusted within the
|rIicd will be placed in
llIs for collection.
g reluctant to invoke
III the Courts, but our
Il must be closed up.
H.. W. PATTY Il Co.,,
Nh, l37l-3,s,
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INT MARNiAG.

Persons knowing that they have
not paid taeir Poll And Personal
Tax toy lac yoa.o 1870, n and -,
vii, savo cost by calling on tho
Undersigned immediately and pay
ing the Sal {, us the Poll Tax goes
into The srhool fund, and every body
is interested in keeping up schools.
shall make loyys and sales of
property, when have to go after
the Tax. Planters will please read
tbs 10 their hands and assist them
ia any way thel 500 proper.
RICH lRD GRAY,
DcpHty Poll Tax Collector.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1874-03-14

We had the pleasure of a call
during the week from Mr.. Ellis of
that neat journal, the East Missis
s.ppian.
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LL1COE, MISS, january IAN, 1874,

VH'I|V'TI HI""I VWWW7 y IVTTVI IV'T'
Turing reatod my Hoiel and fixtures,
C'om @@ J1"pay) ami being anrious to close up mn
past business as curly us possible, I taho tits metto9
Of a$hine nou to caH and'reHder me tchat assistance
you can, By payin9 the irhole, or u part, Of yola
account, at your oeyy enylieSt conDenience. Yo,a
eaJIy attention to THIS vU be appreciated.
very truly, &c.,
3. f. HOWELL.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1874-03-14

A correspondent objects to the
ticket of X. P. D. for Mayor and
Aldermen. He wants an oleagi.
nous Board that will carry more
weight (avcrdupois) into their de.
liborations. Such men, however,
are scarce in the corporation
Some of our citizens might be put
up and stall fed untiI they assumed
AIdermanic proportions, and then
be trottcd out at some future elec-
ton. We offer ourselves as a can,
idatc, and will fight it out on that
line. The ticket of our cores,
pendent is as follows, until we
produce mon who will outweigh it +:
Il. W. PHILLIPS, Mayor.
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The Presbytory of Tombeckbie
will meet in the Presbyterian
Church in this place the 10Th inst,
at II o'clock A. NJ.
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Home Department.
THE
ChnrCh q Nativity.

Morning service at 8 o'clock.
LitanY, ante,cOmmunion service,
sermon aud ADMINISTRATION Of the
holy communion at l6t o'cloek.
Evening service at 7 o'ctNHk.
Divine service sill 10 he'd II
Shuqualak on Monday evening at
I o'clock, and at Wahalak on Tues,
day evening at 7 o'clock,
W. A.. w. MAYBIN,
Rector.