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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-22
THE PIANO.TUNER'S STORY.

You are pair of precious young fools,
and that's the best l can find to say about
your said Aunt George
Her name was Miss Georgiana Ander-
son; but the sweet Authorization George"
was never used to her. as soon might one
think of venturing on familiarities with Il
bishop! Everybody called her Aunt
George" and, as she walked with meas
ured, heavy tread, like a grenadier, the
name didn't seem at all inappropriate
She was Lizzie's Aunt George--not
mine. And she had brought Lizzie up in
her queer, downright fashion, never Civ
ing her a Kiss or IA careSS or an cndearing
word, yet withal being kind to her after
her own way.
/ wish | could describe Lizzie Anderson
to you AS she really was. a little, dimpled,
blue-eyed creature, with long shady lashes,
and shy way of looking at you, like n
child; a girl whose voice was low and
tlute-sweet, and who moved about quietly
and noiseleSsly, like sweet spring wind
rustling the flowers. And only eighteen,
too; that was what Il aggravated Aunt George
the most of all
wasn't married until was five and
thirty" said Aunt George but You
young people can't be contented without
rushing headlong into the vortex. 1t
would be different if you were rich; but,
dear me,' and she rubbed her nose per-
peXedly, Joe is nothing on earth but a
poor piano-forte tuner, and you haven't
one solitary penny of your own, Lizzie"
We shall be very economical, Aunt
George" Lizzie answered, cheerfully.
- And you'll have to be- answered the
old lady grimly.
1t is my intention to be perfectly frank
with the reader. ! shall not disguise from
him the fact that | had, in our cOntiden-
tlal talks, asked Lizzie if she thought
Aunt George would do anything for Us in
a pecuniary way.
" oh, dear, nor' Lizzie had answered,
shaking her brown curls in a most de-
clded fashion She always told me
never to expect anything from her. and
besides, Joe, she has really nothing to
give,'
There was no getting over these two
lactS taken either together or separately
There's one comfort, LizZie,n said
s'outy; we are young and strong and
0raye-hearted, and Wen 10. ask aid OF
am body"
OF course we won't, joe" said Lizzie
her blue eyes sparkling like dew-wet VIC
lets at sunrise.
did wish, once or twice, that my bust
ness had been something more lucrative
than piano-tuning. but it was what | had
been brought up to, and | had a pretty
good run of custom on the whole; and, a,
Lizzie said, A little will go great way
when you are careful OF it."
You'll see, Joe" she added blithely
That | shall make a splendid house
keeper"
We had just seventy.five dollars to fur
hish our little second floor with. but car
assure You our two rooms looked delight
lhlly cozy' with the red and green carpe
ana neat stained furniture Lizzie said i
looked exactly like dolls house, anl
perhaps She wasn't very far wrong
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-22
ELSIE AND THE LADY.

One Of England's proudest daughters,
Dwelling in castle tall,
Mine are many fruitful acres,
Mine a great ancestral hall.
Inverted servants throng around me,
Come and 60 at my command,
And their grudgng service render
To the lady Of the land.
Rpt Elsie loves her mistress--a simple little
And often Elsie's loving lips upon my hand
are laid.
Elsie brings my robes OF velvet,
Clasping them with tender care,
And her fingers softly linger,
Toying with my glittering hair
Elsie knows that am lonely,
And the service of her hand
Offers with gentle pity
To the lady of the land.
For Elsie knows the stately brow she binds
the gems above,
Unlike her own, will never wear the diadem OF
love.
NV strong and sturdy gardener
Loves Elsie as his life,
And when her mistress leaves the hall
VIII make the child his wife,
And through my fields and meadows
They'll wander hand in hand
And hers will be the brightest home
OF all her lady's land.
For while the stately hall beyond owns me as
mistress there,
A husband who is lover too takes Elsie in his
care.
When Parliament shall close her doors
To keep The Easter-tide,
st. Georges nave shall throng with guests
Who wait to greet bride.
The day the gardener wins his wife
A peer will claim the hand,
A coronet will deck the brow,
OF the lady of the land
When Elsie speaks her tender VOW to him she
Nv married hand will lie in that of Eugland's
proudest peer.
No coronet gilds Elsie's brow
Like that that CLEANS on mine;
No ermine drapes her little form,
Or gold or jewels shine.
No lips speak loving words to me,
Or stoop to kiss my hand
The love is Elsies; mine the place
OF lady ir the land.
The tattery that fame commands will greet
the statesman's wife,
The homage paid to wealth and name fill up
loveless life.
Some day the pageant will be DER,
And at the close Of life,
When Death shall claim, with stern COM
mand,
Both peers and PEASANTS wife,
Elsie may wear a crown OF gold
Shaped by an angel hand,
And love may warm the lonely heart
OF the lady Of the land.
All love to her, all wealth to me. has on the
earth been given:
A fairer balance will be struck beyond the
stars in heaven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-22

The Liverpool Post of June Is says
" An extraordinary marriage has been cele-
brated in the Church of st. Woollos, New
port, between "A girl named Elizabeth
Jones, of the tender age Of thirteen years,
and young man Of twenty three years OF
age. The husband is supposed to be a
street preacher from Britonferry, and the
child.wife is the daughter of Mr. Evan
Jones, storekeeper at the Vernon tin
works. On Sunday night last the two
met at the Meath Station, and proceeded
to Newport, where they were Joined by a
sister Of the young man. The latter had
not before disclosed the purpose which he
had in view To his relative, and when she
heard of it she uttered an indignant re-
monstrance, refused to attend the church,
and returned to her home. On proceed
ing to the church the following morning
the bridegroom explained the absence OF
attendants by informing the clergyman
that his sister had been suddenly taken
unwell The service was then accomp-
lished, and little girl thirteen years Of
age married by priest OF the Church OF
England. The child-wiie afterward re-
turned TO her parents, who were much dis
tressed at her absence, and informed them
what had happened"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-07-22

Talk about going 10 a summer water
ing-place. As if every place wasn't water
ing this season
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-04-25

AyOTICE.-No one is authorized to coz
IN tract Indebtedness for the TIMES Once
without q written order from the under
signed. +. KENYON.
Silver City, March, 1876.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1875-04-25
BARBER SHOP

IN ZACHARIAH. With Assistants
. can always be found at his Shop,
MAIN STREET. SILVER CITY, prepared to
do HAIR CUTTING, sHAMPOOING and
SHAVING in the most tasteful manner pos
le. Give him q call,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

A stranger from the country observing an
ordinary roller rule on the table took 1t up
and inquiring its use. was answered " It is
rule for counting. houses. Too well bred,
as he construed politeness, to ask unnecessa-
ry questions, he turned it over and up and
down repeatedly, and at last in paroxysm of
baffied curiosity inquired /" How, in the
name Of wonder do you count houses with
this pn
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17
MISCELLANY.
FARMERS VIE.

Matilda Fletcher thus describes farmer
wife who IL not only beautiful and wise, but
noaseeeee several cardinal vanities in addition
The most beautiful woman have ever
known was a farmers wife who attended to
the household duties for family of four, and
also assisted in gardening and the light farm
work and yet never saw her hands rough
and red, and ucver sven saw freckle on her
nose. Impossible you say; bow did she
manage? Iuever asked her but shehad some
envious neighbors who went slouching around
with red, scaIy hands, sunburnt faces, and
hair matted with dust and oil, who lot me in
TO the dreadful secret. They informed me
with many an ominous shake of the head,
that she was just the proudest mink that
ever lived that she actually wore India rub
Der gloves when she used the broom and
scrubbing brush, and always when she
worked out doors that she also had bonnet
made of silk, completely covering the head,
face and neck, leaving only apertures for
seeing and breathing, thus securing perfect
freedom from the sun, wind and dust. Did
you ever hear of such depravity9 She also
fastened her dishcloth to stick, so that she
need not put her hands in water. For the
same reason she did her laundry work with
machine and wringer. And then to soc her in
the afternoon tricked out in a fashionable
white dress with bright colored ribbon at
her throat, and rose in her hair, entertaining
in the parlor, as though she was the greatest
lady in the land, was more than their patience
could endure. And how they did pity the
poor children, because :" she would let them
eat pastry nor greasy food, for fear it might
spoil their complexion"
The truth was her plump little darlings al
ways looked like fresh rosebuds, and she met
them coming home from school, with so much
love and beauty and grace, that don't see
how she could be improved one atom by be-
coming vcritable angel. And her hus-
band He had such a satisfied expression,
that it was perfect aggravation to ordinary
people to look at him. He deserved to be
happy because he encouraged and helped her
to cultivate beauty and goodness both in her.
self. her family and her home and I don't
know but her success principally belonged to
him, because he bought her all the new in
ventions that could tighten her labor, and all
tho delicate and pretty things she needed to
adoin her home, and when she was sick he
wouldn't let her touch work until she was
well and strong. Strange as it may seem, at
such times he actually devoted himself to her
with as much care and tenderness as he
would if she had been the most valuable horse
-
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

A youngster, while warming his hand over
the kitchen fire, was demonstrated with by
his father, who said eco way from
the stove the weather is not cold" The
little fellow, looking up at his stern parent
dsmurely, replied 81 amt heating the
weather I'm warming my hands,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

A quaint old gentleman, in speaking of the
different allotments of men, by which some
become useful citizens, and others worthless
Migrants, by way Of Illustration remarked
so one slab Of marble becomes useful
doorstep, while another becomes lying
tombstone"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

A little fellow, Eve or six years old, who
had been wearing undershits much too small
for him, was put into garment as much too
large as the other had been too small. Our
six-year old shrugged his shoulder, shook
himself, walked around, and finally burst out
with Ma, | do feel awful lonesome in this
shirtl"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

Old lady Ito hackman) Bns these
hacks are dangerous. You never know who
rides in then- We might get the small pox. /"
Coachy--" You've no cause to be afearcd of
my coach, mum, for I've had the hind wheel
waxinatod, and took beautiful"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17

We purchase all goods from importers or wholesale
dealers, whose reputation for furnishlng the
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1875-03-17
FIRE ENGINE FOR SALE!

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-28
Diamond Rheumatic Cure.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-28
HE GRINS WITH JOY.
Diamond Rheumatic Cure

obtained at No. 80 Hanover street, Boston. The
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before using the fourth bottle my pain had passed
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Yours respectfully,
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We take pleasure in indorsing the above test.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-28

| CONTINUED TOMORROW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-28

Time passed on had got accustomed
to the idea of my wealth, and the nine
days wonder caused by Jacob Braidwood's
will. my legacy, and the unknown nephew,
was in measure exhausted. Of course
had to bear good many satrical remarks
On my legacy and its conditions; but had
expected that, and was prepared for it !;
though, after all, it was not very pleasant
to be accosted thus by some of the roughs
OF the town.
'Eh, miss, it's grand no to be bonnie"
or to hear some of the gamins exclaim, as
passed:
That's the Teddy that got the siller be-
cause she wasna bonnie
But these things died down, and were
in time forgotten.
We had got the pony carriage l had
planned. and it was my greatest pleasure
to drive my mother every day. and to
watch the decided improvement in her
health We were all happier than we had
been for long time, as the crushing cares
of poverty were removed from us. My
father moved with lighter step; his en-
barrassments in business, and the conse-
had weighed heavily on him. These en-
DdTTdSSLlcutS WcIC CduSCu W tuO
orable conduct Of a man for whom he had
become security; and though they were
still to be surmounted, yet his heaviest
care was relieved. Lefty was happy at
school, and was most promising schol-
ar. And now, that /, too, had leisure TO
cultivate my accomplishments, which
were but scanty, it was discovered that
my musical taste was good, and that my
voice was very fine.
had always been fond of music, but
hitherto my talents had only been en-
ployed in singing old ballads to my IA
Their, or nursery rhymes for the children.
But now, Herr thinning. my music
ter. complimented me highly. and went
into raptures, on all opportunities, about
Miss Warmers voice. You have one
magnificent voice, mess" said he. .'You
could only make your fortune on the
stage" But I told him my fortune was
made already.
icoNTTNrED TO- MORROW,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-05
PRICE THREE CENTS.

The manuscript was presented by Mr..
Hardy to the king, who received 1t with
graceful bow and responded as follows:
Gentlemen-1 am very much gratifed TO
have met you this evening. 1t has been NV
great desire since l left the islands to meet
you, being the body of men that first
brought enlightenment to our country. l
shall ever think of the memorable occasion.
and shall, when return, with great pleas
ure report to my people that ] met with a
body OF those men who have given us the
position we now hold, not only among ma
tions, but in the civilized world. | am
afraid my imprsmptu speech will not do
justice to the long address you have delv-
cred TO nc; but il you will allow me, !
VIII add to what have already said that |
THINK this Is the most eventful period in the
history of my whole life. Gentlemen [
wish You all happy New Year. [Ap-
plause.
After brief pause, Mr.. Hardy intro
duccd TO the company his exccllency John
NJ. Kapena, governor of Oahu, who mace
the following address
Gentlemen-It Is with great diiidence
that | express myself TO you upon this
memorable occasion, as bis majesty has
styled it. | think it is gratifying 10 you,
gentlemen, to know that within the lapse
of fifty years the fruits Of your labors have
been realized. and it Is now acknowledged
among the civilized world that the Hawai-
ian government is an Independent state.
1t gave us great pleasure, after arriving
yesterday at New Haven, to enter within
the portals of that church within the walls
of which, fifty years ago, memorable
event happened. And there Rev. DR.. Ba-
con gave us fully an account of the barbar-
ian Obookiah, who one day sat upon the
steps Of one of the colleges of New Haven
and said, 81 want to learn something" I
think that is the substance OF what he said
To that wayfarer land to your undertakings,
gentlemen, we owe our life and our exis-
tcncc to-day. 1t is gratifying for US to say
also that in making our visit to the United
States OF America, little did we imagine
that we would meet with such universal
reception, from the golden shores Of the
Pacific to the rocky shores of the Atlantic.
J. terywherc VIC have been there was that
cordial feeling and think his majesty
will coincide with me in the expression.
when | say that il is one of the objects of
our visit to this great continent to secure
the continuance and pcrmanence of that
cordially. May this visit be the basis OF
the continuance of that friendship and cor
dial relation between the United States and
the Hawaiian government of the Sandwich
Islands. [Applausc.l
\ general conversation then ensued be-
tween the guests and the gentlemen present,
and few minues later the parties were in
vited to partake of supper in the dining
hall below. Subsequently his majesty was
escorted to the parlor and shown some of
the works Of art to be seen there, and at 10
o'clock the king took his departure and the
company retired.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-05
Words of Wisdom.

Get justly, distribute cheerfully, and live
contentedly.
BE ready to hear, careful to contriye and
slow to advise.
The manner of doing n thing has always
very large, if not the largest. share in
determining its effect
Doctrines are of use only as they are
practiced. Men may go to perdition with
their heads full of truth.
The body is the she'll OF the soul, and the
dress Is the husk of the body: but the husk
often tells where the kernel is.
Those evil passions, such as envy, hatred,
malice, pride and such like, do net exist in
the heart of benevolent man.
He that does not go as far as his heart
urges and his mind directs, is coward
but he who goes further than he intended is
slave
A benevolent man is happy man he
cannot be otherwise, for ii is universal
law of nature to be made happy by making
others so.
Sin is never at a stay if We do not re-
treat from it we shall advance IN it, and the
further on we go the more we have to come
back.
piNdthNSo uloI piN'iitNet "HN a.
prosperity carries q man ever so little over
his pOise il oyerbears and dashes him to
pieces.
With every one the expectation of mis-
fortune constitutes dreadful punishment.
Suffering then assumes the proportions of
the unknown, which Is the souls infinite.
BdlEdc.
/ never could believe that providence sent
a few men into the world. ready booted
and spurred to ride, and millions ready sad
died and bridled TO be ridden.
The symptoms of spiritual decline are
like those which attend the decay of our
bodily health. 1t generally commences
loss of appetite and a disrelsh for spiritual
food.
A man that puts himself on tho ground
of moral principle, il the whole world he
against him, is mighter than all. Never
be afraid of being in the minoiitles, so that
minorities are based upon principles.
Every kindly word and feeling, every
ID deed and thought, every noble action
ar i'se, is like the ark-sent dove and
r,.nI lre - troubled waters of life
reariu- we branch to the soul.
y1. ns atfe d. Tot so much
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r.aDIn.a ir tles e.uf rs II
0.f. na,l hgDn l, .ia1 In lalHHag
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