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sFWhen I was travelling in Massa-
chusetts, some twenty years ago, :"
said a traveller, II had a seat with the
driver, who on stopping at the post
Office, salutes an ill-looking fellow
on the steps with, 'Good morning,
Judge Sander: I hope you're well,
ir?" After leaving the office, I
asked the driver if the man he
spoke to was really a judge. "Cer-
tainly, SIR" he replied. 'FWe had a
cock fight last week, and he was
made a Judge on that occasion"
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gelseteh Story.
The BOX OF BOOKS.

You of seven or eight years old,
who have begun to study Latin
think you are brighter than some
of the other boys. Not that you
say SO, but it is very evident you
think the other boys ought to re-
cognize the fact. Well! perhaps
you are right; but I am going to
tell you Of one who wrote very re-
spectacle Latin verses when be was
at your age. He was not, however,
one of those who are prodigies at
eight years old and are never heard
of after, for he wrote many books
which are highly valued to this day.
When at the age OF eleven years he
entered the great University Of Ley
den he was addressed as Mayne pu-
er naagni dlgnisslnae cura PARENTS.
What does that mean? You our
young Latin scholars, must trans
late!
IF were to tell you what wise
and learned books my hero wrote
as he grew older, I am afraid you
would skip that portion of this sto-
ry, for boys arenot found who are as
fond Of reading as was this great
scholar. Youdenyit9 Well: then go
to Mr. Motley's last history and
there you will find a lengthy account
of some twenty-five pages or more
of this story which I am about to
tell you. I shall feel happy if I
have induced you to study the works
of that great historian. For the
rest of you, who perhaps do not pos
sess copy Of the book, or # they
do would tire Of reading so many
pages, I have condensed the follow
ing incident in the life Of the great
Hugo Grotius.
| have told you that he was q
wise and learned scholar. You
shall now hear how his books saved
his life. If a story must have a
moral you will find mine here. Yer
bum sat saplentl.
At the age Of thirty-six for some
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A story is told OF an accident on
the New London Railroad: An in
toxicated Irishman was sitting on
the track when the engine tossed
him down an embankment. The
conductor backed his train to pick
up his dead body. The victim was
found alive, however, only somewhat
bruised, and taken to Norwich.
Here the conductor kindly offered
to send the man home, a few miles
away, in a hack, but be insist
ed on his ability to walk, and re-
fused to be sent home. The con-
ductor pressed the matter when
the Milesian who had stood the bat
tling of the cow-catcher so well,
bristled up with, 'Go away with
your irridge, III go home by my
self, and if I've done any damage
to your old engine, bedad, III pay
it on the spot"
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"What's your business asked
the Judge of a prisoner at the bar.
"Well, I 'spose you might put me
down as a locksmith." 'When did
you last work at your trade" "Last
night, when I heard a call for the
police, I made a bolt for the door"
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and face with chalk and plaster
before this newly-made iourneyman
dared to follow his employer into
the street.
When they reached the ferry
across which lay their way to the
Netherlands, the boatman refused
to cross in such tempestuous wea-
ther for two insignificant people, as
the mason and his scarecrow jour
neyman, but money will effect much,
and in course of time Hugo Gro
titus reached the great city of Ant
werp, the end Of his journey in SAFE
ty.
The commandant of the fortress
when he returned home from the
fair, discovered the escape of his
prisoner, and in great wrath he
hastened back to Gorcum to exam
inc the chest. He found in it the
big Testament and some skeins Of
thread, together with volume or
two Of theology and of Greek trag-
edies, but his prisoner was lost to
him forever. His curses against
Madame De Groot and brave Elsie
were useless, Hugo Grotius was
safe.
After a short captivity, Madame
De Groot was released and joined
her husband and the brave Elsie
married faithful servant of Gro
tius, whom his master had instruct.
ed in the rudiments of law. He
rose to be thriving and respect
able lawyer, and we must believe
that in the brave Elsie he had a
faithful and intelligent wife.
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"Did you like thesermon, lover"
askedapious wife of a heathen hus-
band on their way home from
church. "Well, my dear, to tell the
truth,"' he said, II didn't pay much
attention to the sermon, but from
thesweet expression of theparson's
face, I should say he was 6 man
who wouldn't have to be asked
twice to take drink.
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A DINNER I'm TURKEY.

> A traveller in Turkey thus de-
scribes q dinner he attendedin Con-
stantinople: They placed before
the divan 8 large disk of brass,
carefully polished and shining like
a shield Of gold, upon which they
arranged different meats, in porce-
lain dishes. These disks, support
ed by one low foot, serve for ta-
bles, and three or four persons can
easily beaccommodated around one
Of them. Table linen is q luxury
unknown in the East. They eat
without tablecloth or napkin, but
give you to dry your fngurs, lit
tie squares of embroidered muslin,
fringed with gold, and closely re-
sembling what the English call
'd'oyleys;;" a precaution by no
means unnecessary, because you
use, at these repasts, no knives OR
forks except those known to Fa-
ther Adam.
Doubtless, in the estimation Of
the masters of the art Of Euro
pean cookery, the Turkish condi-
tion and style Of culinary art
would appear utterly barbarous
and patriarchal; but these dishes
are not devoid of skill in prepara-
tion, nor by any means made at
random. They are very numerous
and succeed each other rapidly;
and the custom is to take, with
the fingers two mouthfuls from
each dish. They consist Of morsels
Of mutton; dismembered fowls; fish
dressedin oil; cucumbers, in various
fashions; balls of rice, wrapped in
vine-leaves, and pancakes with
honey; the whole sprinkled with
rose water slightly dashed with
mint and aromatic herbs. For
drink we had water, sherbet, and
syrup Of cherries, which last we
dipped from a dish, with a tor
toise-shell spoon furnished with
an exquisitely carved handle of
ivory.
The meal ended, the brazen ta-
bic was removed, and water
brought for washing Can indisper-
sable ceremony, when one has
dined with no other "plate' than
his ten fngers); then coffee was
served, and the chibouckdji present
ed to each guest a superb pipe,
with an exquisite mouthpiece of
amber and a stem of cherry wood
as glossy as satin, each pipe being
supplied with a tuft of Macedo-
nian tobacco and. placed upon a
little plate of metal, laid on the
floor, to preserve the mat from
the sparks of ashes which might
fall from the lighted bowl.
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THOSE CIRCUS BILLS.

An old lady who had been out
shopping procured a few circus
bills and, on her return home she
had one in her hand as she came
up the steps, and she didn't say a
word until after she had wiped off
her spectacles, placed them on her
nose, unfolded the bill and read a
a few of the headlines.
She was. old-fashioned in look.
There were strings to her bonnet,
she wore no. hustle, her grey hair
was combed down smoothly, and
there were only seven yards in her
black alpaca dress.
Young man, don't you know that
circuses are awful liars and hum
bugs? she finally inquired.
The man at the table leaned on
the back of his chair and refused
to express his opinion.
Well, I know it, she continued
in q positive tone and I believe
they get wuss every day. Now, see
here-isten to this:
Ageorgeouspanorama of amazing
wonders-a gigantic combination
OF astonishing acrobatic talent.
That's all right on the poster,
but have they got them? I'd like
to see one of them animals.
You're laboring under a mistake,
madam, it means grand display OF
natural curiosities, and inform the
public that the proprietor has Sc
cured many frst-class acrobats-
the chaps who stand on their
heads, turn heels over head, and
cut up so many monkey shines.
It does, eh? she mused. Well, do
you suppose it takes a smart person
to keel over?
Well, one has to have a good
deal Of training.
They do, eh? she remarked, as
she put her umbrella in the corner
and spit in her hands; I'll show you
that you are deceived! I'm an old
woman, but if I cannot
Madam, hold on don't do it De-! ex-
claimed the man behind the table
fearing that the old woman would
turn over.
I can flop right over there and
never shake my bonnet she said as
she rose up.
I know you can, madam, but
don't. I am here alone, and II
don't want you to. I'd rather you
wouldn't. If you are determined
on it, 7 shall leave the room.
Well, you know I can do it, and
that's enough. You may be right
about what that means, but see
here-hear this
The highways ablaze with re,
splendid chariots-the grandest pa
geant on earth.
I've been to lots of circuses in
my time, young man, and never
saw a pageant yet. If they had
one, the door of his cage wasn't
open.
You are also in error there. The
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A Northern female philanthro-
pist, speaking to a Vicksburg ne
gro the other day inquired:
"Isn't it pleasant to be your
own masterW
IL reckon it is," he replied.
"And how do the colored people
generally feel about it ?" she con-
tinued.
"Well, I don't 'zactly know,
but I guess mos oh 'em feels put
ty hungry" was the answer.
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TIE FAN OF THE PER1oD.--In fans
there is return to happy medium
in size. The latest freak of fashion
is for the Japanese feather fans of
endless variety. Some of these are
made from the quill feathers of a
white goose set on slender sticks
of the finest ivory; others Of brown
turkey feathers set on dark mottled
pearl Superb curled ostrich feath-
ersi in brown and in black are mount
ed in tortoise shell, with which the
colors Of the feathers correspond in
mottled brown and amber; others
are mounted with peacock feathers.
The exquisite Trianon fan is indis-
pensabie for full dress, of decora-
ted white kid and white satin and
point applique lace mounted in opa-
lescent pearl, nacre, and engraved
ivory. Opera boufe fans have
paintings on silk of opera boufe
scenes. There are fans Of yak lace
andIndian fans of soft downy ostrich
feathers, black Spanish fans with
finely painted designs after Greuze,
and a great variety Of japanese
furling fans, altogether ranging in
prices from 50 to $3.50. Beautiful
little velvet pockets are newly i'm
ported, with ornamentation ofsilver,
and chatelaine chains for a tiny mir
ror, vinaigretta, fan pencil and dain-
ty little memorandum cards. This
is $50. French chatelaine real
watches are set in carved tortoise
shell, and in inlaid ebony and oxi-
died silver, guaranteed to keep ex-
cellent time, costs from $25 to $50.
There are full sets of tortoise shell
so pale as to be mistaken for amber;
high foristed Spanish combs carved
bracelets, chatelaines, sleeve studs
and fan. Others are in rich amber
and red brown, mottled.
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MATRIMONY IN A YAWL.
BOAT.
A CALIFORNIA COUPLE MARRIED At SEA.

| BOAT.
A CALIFORNIA COUPLE MARRIED At SEA.
On Tuesday last, says the San
Francisco Call, the officers station
ed at Fort Point were attracted by
a small crowd Of people who had
collected at the wharf near the. Pre-
sidio. When theycame to the wharf
they discovered that the immoral
passion was the cause Of the assem-
blage, and that two young and ar
dent beings, who believed that
Glove is life's end" were determined
to be knotted together with the
matrimonial rope, in spite of cruel
laws and unfeeling officials
The young maiden, fair beyond
compare, was under age, with au-
burn hair. Her lover made appli-
cation at the City Hall for mari
age license.
"How old is the lady?" asked the
polite clerk.
Its none of your" the appi,
cant was about to remark, but he
changed his mind and answered,
"Just sixteen years old"
"Ah!" returned the clerk, "a
most deliciously charming age
And do her parents yet proudly
gaze upon this their beauteous off
spring."
(Which ?" grimly growled the
young man.
care her father and mother yet
living I mean?" said the clerk.
"Oh, you bet! Healthy answer
ed the lover.
''Then," replied the clerk, sinking
his fascinating smile and resuming
the more serious look of an official,
'then you cannot have a license; the
girl is not Of age and cannot be
married except with the consent OF
her parents"
sfCan't have a license?" slowly re-
marked the young lover.
mo, sir, it's against the law to
grant one under such circumstan-
ces," said the clerk.
The young man turned and
walked from the Office; but as he
reached the door he wheeled about
and, shaking a handful of gold at
the clerk, cried, ''Say, I'll bet you
a hundred dollars that we get mar
ried before tomorrow night"
"Never gamble" responded the
clerk with dignity, and then, ''Good
morning, sir"
True to his purpose, the would
be Benedict formed his plan. Ee
secured a surf-boatand four brawny
armed oarsmen, and the point Of
meeting was designated as the Pre-
sidio wharf. There it was that the
defenders of our soil and flag discov-
cred the girl Of sixteen,and the deter
mined youth who had run away with
her, the surf-boat, four brawny arm
ed oarsmen and a parson. The we'd
ding party tumbled aboard, the oars
were shipped and the boat bore
away the blushing bride and her
promised husband amid the cheers
of the army. Half an hour, those
on the shore saw the boat under
Angel Island, the men resting on
their oars. Two figures rose from
the stern sheets, one tall and man
ly the other slight. Then in a rath-
er uncertain way another figure
elevated itself from the aft thwart
and faced the couple. After some
moments OF some ceremonial the
two bowed their heads as if in af-
frmative response. The crew cheer
ed, the parson with his uncertain
legs toppled over into the bottom
of the boat and the ceremony was
over. The boat did not return to
the Preside, but went off in the di-
rection of the Alamenda shore
The bachelor officers on the wharf
watched the retreating barge until
it was nearly out Of sight, and then
with signs turned back to their
quarters.
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FARMER JOHNS RETURN.

Home from his journey Farmer John
Arrived this morning safe and sound;
His black cost off and his old clothes on,
ssNow Pm myself" says Farmer John;
And he thinks ssI'll look around"
Up-leaps the dog-"Get down, you pup!
Are you so glad you would eat me up
The old COW lows at the gate to meet him;
ssTen, we'll, old Bay!
- = Ha, ha, old Gray!
Do you get good feed when am away?
s'You have not rib" says Farmer John,
ssThe cattle are looking round and sleek;
The colt is going to be a roam,
And beauty, too; how he has grown!
We'u wean the calf next week.
Says Farmer John, sWhen Tye been off,
To call you again about the trough,
And watch you, and pet you while you drink,
Lsa greater comfort than you think!
And he pats old Bay,
And he slaps old Gray;
<tAh; this is the comfort Of going away!
ssFor, after ALL" says Farmer John,
"The best of the journey is getting nome.
I've seen great sights; but would 1 give
This spot, and the peaceful life I live,
For all their Paris and Rome?
These hills for the city's stifed air,
And big hotel, and hustle and glare,
Land all houses, and roads all stones,
That deafsny your ears, and batter yoSr bones.
Would You, old Bay?
Would you, old Gray?
- That's what one gets by going awayP'
''There money, is king" says Farmer John,
"And fashion is queen; and its mighty
.-.-" queer
To see how sometimes, while the man,
Rsking and scraping all he can,
The wife spends every year,
Enough you would think for score of wivess
To keep them in luxury all their lives
The town is perfect babylon
To quiet chap" says Farmer John.
"You see, old Bay,
YMsee, old Gray,
Pm wiser than when l went away"
ssI'Ye found out this says Farmer John,
THAT happiness is not bought and sold,
And clatched in life Of waste and hurry,
In nights of pleasure and days Of worry;
And wealth isn't all in gold,
Mortgages and stocks and ten per cent,
But in simple ways and sweet content,
Few wants, pure hopes, and noble ends,
Some land to TIL and few good friends,
Like you, old Bay,
And You, old Gray,
That's what Eve learned by going sway" "
And = happy man is Farmer John,
. o, rich and happy man is he;
He sees the peas and pumpkins growing,
The corn in tassels, the buckwheat blowing.
And fruit on vine and tree;
The large, kind oxen look their thanks
As he rubs their foreheads and strokes their
fanks;
The doves light around IN, and strut and
COO,
Says Farmer John, s'Fll take you too,
And you, old Bay,
And you, old Gray,
Next time travel so far awayH'
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make sight worth seeing as they
pass along the streets.
Oh me, she muttered as she fold.
ed the bill over; T don't see why
they could not say so then. And
now see here-read that:
Sig. Govinoff, in bis aerial flights.
| Now, then, is that a boa constric-
tor or a cundurango?
It is a man, madam-one of the
performers. His real name is pro
badly Jones, but that isn't grand
enough, and so they put him down
Sig. Govinof. He is the man who
jumps off a rope, turns over twice
and comes down all right.
He,is Ell? Well, if he's got an
| idea that he's the smartest man
alive I want to disappoint him. ]
, never did try to turn over twice,
but I'll do it right here and now,
or break my neck! Take those
things of'n that table!
Stay, madam-don't. Iwouldnt
have you to try it for fifty dollars.
Just once!
For heavens sake, madam, get
down ofrn this table-here- heres
a dollar if you won't try it!
I don't want your money and ]
won't try it if you're so scared ;
but I don't want no circus going
around talking about aryal flights
and deceiving the people!
She sat down, the young man
wiped the sweat off his brow, and
presently she remarked:
And here's another thing right
here:
A sparkling asterisk flashing
across the field of the cloth of gold.
Mons. Gomerique in his great de-
ineaions of human character.
I'd like to know who he is.
Madam, that is a man-a man
who delineates character.
How?
Why, he makes sup faces-express,
es mirth, sorrow, joy, &c.
He does, eh! Well, what's that
to blow about? Make up faces
see here.
And she shut her eyes, run out
her tongue, and looked like the
bottom of a brass kettle which had
been kicked in by a mule.
They are humbugs, sir, she said,
as she drew her tongue in, and dye
s'pose I'd pay fifty cents to 60 to one
of them.
They are quite entertaining as a
general thing.
They are, eh! Entertaining, eh!
Well, if I can't domore entertaining
in five minutes than a circus in all
day I'll leave my bonnet up here
Here hold on to this chair!
Madam I earnestly hope that
you are not going to perform any
tricks.
I amt, eh! You just hold on to
the legs Of this chair.
I can't, madam wouldn't do
it for all the diamond rings in Sy-
racuse! Go away, madam, do go
home! I'm in an awful hurry!
Well, I won't then, but when I
say circuses are humbugs, I can
proveit. I don't keer two cents for
their big Words their panoplies, pa
geants, asterisks, girafes, aryals,
georgeouses and ng-outangs,
I can beat 'em all holler myself.
She took off her spectacles, pick
ed up her umbrella and left.
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CHANGE IN THE Colon OF THE HAIR.

CHANGE IN THE Colon OF THE HAIR.
1t is stated that the transactions
Of the British Royal Society, extern
ding over two hundred years, con-
tain no instance of any sudden
change in color of the human hair
circumstance regarded as conclusive
that no such change has ever oc-
Cured, for, had it ever been un-
doabtedly witnessed, it is not likely
that it would have remained unde-
scribed. The most eminent medi.
cal writer's confess themselves una
ware that irrespectively Of recorded
evidence, anything in support OF
the popular notion on this subject
can be adduced on physiological
grounds. It is well known that
human hair cannot be injected
Using coloring fluid, such as a solu-
ton of nitrate Of silver and a solu-
ton Of iodine, does not produce any
change of color except in the por-
tons actually immersed .Wheth-
er it owes it's color to fixed oil, to
a peculiar arrangement Of it's con-
sttuGonal molecules, or to both, it
resists decay in a remarkable man
ner; it resists the action of acids
and alkalies, except the strongest,
which dissolves it; it resists macera.
ton, and even boiling water unless
fora long time applied and under
pressure, when it suffers disintegra-
ton and decomposition. Exposure
to the sun will bleach hair, but this
will not account for any very sudden
change of color. The popular no.
ton, however, is in favor Of the af-
frma6ve Of this question, and some
naturalists and psychologists ad-
duce what they regard as credible
instances of hair changing to white
or gray in case of persons under
strong emotions Of grief or terror.
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We know God easily, provided
We do not strain ourselves trying
to define him.
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Give me the centralism OF lib
erty; give me the imperialism Of
equal rights.
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Costly Iumber-summer board.
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He who leaves early gets the best
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