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Words of Wisdom.

It is the admirer of himself and not
the admirer of virtue who thinks himself
superior to others.
Ignorance, simple, helpless ignorance,
is not to be imputed as fault; but very
often men are wilfully ignorant.
Men are found to be vainar on account
of those qualities which they believe
they have than of those which they really
possess.
Wherever there is much to offend,
there is much to pardon; and when there
is anything to pardon, be assured there
is something to love.
However many friends you have, do
not neglect yourself. Though you have
a thousand, not one of them loves you
so much as you ought to love yourself.
No character will please long which is
uniform. To be always iocose is buf-
foonery; always pathetic, silly; always
wise, sententious; always grave, tire.
some.
The truly great consider first how they
are to gain the appreciation of God, and
secondly that of their own consciences;
having done this, they would then will
ingly conciliate the good opinion of their
fellow men.
I look upon every man as suicide
from the moment he takes the dice box
desperately in hand, and all that follows
in his fatal career from that time he is
only sharpening the dagger before he
strikes it into his heart.
It tho temper of blade that must
be the proof a good sword, and not the
gliding of the hilt or the richness of the
scabbard; so it is not his grandeur and
possessions that make man considera-
BILE, but his intrinsic merit.
No man can be the friend of another
unless he loves that other better than
himself; and to be able to love one an
other better than yourself is to empty
yourself of selfshness that you become
better toward all the world and in all re-
lationships.
Like a morning dream, life becomes
more and more bright the longer we
live, and the reason of everything ap-
pears more clear. What has puzzled us
before seems less mysterious, and the
crooked paths look straighter as we ap-
proach the end.
It is no small commentator to man
age little well. He is good wagoncr
who can turn in a little room. To live
well in abundance is the praise Of the
estate, not the person. 1 will study
more how to give good account of my
little than how to make it more.
Meanness and conceit are frequently
combined in the same character; for he
who, to obtain transient applause, con
be indifferent to truth, and his own dig
nifty, will be as little .scrupulous about
them if, subserviency, he can improve
his condition in the world.
knowledge of the world must be COM
bined with study, for this, as well as
better reasons; the possession of learning
is always invidious, and it requires con-
siderable tact to inform without display
of superiority, and to ensure esteem, as
we'll as call forth admiration.
Garrulous men are commonly con-
ceited, and they will be found with
very few exceptions) to be superficial as
we'll. They who are in hurry to tell
what they do know, will bo equally in
clined, from the impulse of prevailing
habits, to tell what they do not know.
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Child-lOve and Faith.

The Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise says :
About three years ago gentleman of
this city went East on a visit to his old
home. One of his brothers there had a
bright and beautiful little son, not yet
two years of age. The boy-little Ben
ny-soon became strongly and strangely
attached to his "Uncle Ben, from Wa
SHOE" whose namesake he was. Uncle
Ben often took the little fellow in his
arms III the summer evenings, and, seat
ed in the porch talked him to sleep. At
such times he would point out the eve
ming star, telling the boy that far, far
away, just under that star, was his home.
The child would look long at the star,
then for as long gaze up in the face of
his uncle, ns though thinking Of what a
bright and beautiful place his home must
he. At last the day came when Uncle
Ben was to leave for his home in the far
West. Little Benny knew this as we'll
rs any one about the house, and, with
both eyes ana ears, was on the alert. he
would not allow his uncle to be minute
out of his sight. Several attempts on
the part of Uncle Ben to steal away re-
suited in such fits of crying that he was
obliged to return and soothe the child.
However, the child wearied with crying
and watching, at last fell asleep in his
uncle's arms. When he awoke Uncle
Ben was far away. Long the boy looked
for his uncle. and often called his name.
Many times of evenings he was found
gazing earnestly at the bright star that
stood as guard over his uncle's home.
AS he grew, his love of the star deepened,
and he talked more and more of it and of
his uncle, both 80 far away at the edge
of the sky Even when three years had
passed, and Benny was nearly five years
old, his belief in the story told him by
his uncle continued. Poor boy! another
year was never added to his age. 1t was
his fate to die fearful death. BY acci-
dent he was scalded over nearly his
whole body and lived but four hours. He
seemed to read in the faces Of the dear
ones about him that he must soon die.
He bore his pain manfully, only uttering
an occasional moan. AS the shades OF
evening deepened he was seen to turn
his face anxiously toward the window OF
his room. At last he asked: "Is it
there-the star?" He was told that the
star was there and shing brightly. Fee
bly he said: "Take mo to the window. "
He was carried to the window. A smile
lighted up his face as he said: "Now I
can find the way to Uncle Benz can
see his star" He closed his eyes as
though wearied. The smile faded out of
his face. One moan, as he was laid on
his bed, and the light of his life had gone
ont and up to meet and mingle with that
of the star he so long had watched and
loved
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Loves Defiance.

Mr.. Charles Reiche is well known
importer of wild animals and one OF the
principal owners of the New York
Aquarium and of the one at Coney
Island. he is reputed to be worth
81, 900, 600, and his residence at Hoboken
is probably the finest in Hudson county.
It is situated at the corner of Tenth and
River streets. The grounds are elabor-
ately laid out and border the Elysian
Fields. Mr.. Reiche had among the
members of his family very pretty
daughter, aged seventeen. He had
lavished large sums upon the education
of this young lady, who is fine linguist
and very proficient musician. Miss
Reiche some time since formed the &C.
quaintance of Mr.. Gustave Kessner, a
clerk in New York mercantile house
aud recipient of salary Of $3, 600 per
year. Mr.. Kessner is something of o
beau, we'll educated and of pleasing
manners. He is Of medium height, a
blonde. with curling hair and mustache.
With the pretty Miss Reiche Mr.: Kess.
ner soon became o great favorite, and
they grew to be so much together that
the neighbors believed him to be her ac-
cepted suitor. When ct last Kessner
told his love Miss Reiche softly murmur-
ed m acquiescent response to his plead
ing, and they were for time very
happy, at least this is to be supposed.
But Just at the critical moment Mr..
Reiche appeared and ordered the young
man to leave the house and to darken it's
portals no more. Mr.. Kessner left the
angry father and his fearful lady love,
and on the next morning he might have
been seen pacing the deck of Hoboken
ferryboat on his way to business, !ook-
ing as calm and collected as though
nothing had happened. Arrived at the
house where he was employed he walked
straight to the private office of the
senior member of tho firm and asked O
leave of absence for month. The same
day Kessner, it is alleged, purchased
tickets for Europe for two, and since
then no trace of his whereabouts can be
found. Strangely enough Miss Reiche
disappeared from her fathers house on
the same day, and it is believed she
married her Romeo, and That they are
en- route to the Rhineland to enjoy their
honeymoon. The affair has been kept
worry nu;ot in Hohoken.-N Y. Herald,
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To CLEAN BLACK LAcE.-Place the
lace on clean table; have one teaspoon
full Of powdered borax dissolved in q
quart of hot water; take soft brush and
Use the borax water freely; after all the
grease spots or soiled places have been
removed, use plenty of warm water with
a sponge; go all over the places 30 as to
rinse off oil the bora1 water place the
lace-while damp, and after picking out
nicely-between pieces of old black silk
or cashmere, and press with warm iron
until dry; be careful not to use hot
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Little Emma, from Washington, was
sent on visit to her cousin, who was an
officer at Fort Monroe. She became
homesick at last, and said: "Cousin
-, please put postage stamp on my
forehead and send me home in the cars. !"
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For STARcH1Na L1NEN.-Use one
tablespoonful powdered borax to one
quart of boiling starch; it will improve
the stiffness and gloss.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-08-29
LAlBERTvILLE. n. J., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 80 1877. 8

tered it in order to ascertain how much space
had been allotted to the occupant. found
therein the rosary of the deceased, and the
chaplet Of flowers which be had worn before
his self.immolatiom There WAS sufficient
room for me TO Sit ii tplerablo comfort. On
one side III the vault felt d small wooden
plank apparently lct into the wall, and an Oh.
tanning light found that trap-soor abou.
a foot square had been ineeniously contrived
to communicates with the other room IL the
house The trap..loor WAS 80 hung Id to op-
en- Inward toward the vault, at the pleasure 81
the iumaie. On Roi,g into ths outer roon,,
into which communication hid thus been op.
eued, found that 4 row Of the large earthen
Jars which Horace would have called am.
phole, and which are used In India to store
grain. had been arranged against The WALL
The trap-door IN tll.AsA.slt was effectually CON
cealed by them, aud The supply Of air, food,
aud water to thesslis n hin thus clever-
ly provided for The arrangement was neat.
~ contrived, and was not likely to have at
traoted suspicion. Had the Bhat been a
strong man, and in good health. be might.
without any danger to life, and with only a
minimum Of discomfort, have emerged tri-
sunphantly after his six weeks samadh, and
have earned q wide reputation. But the ex-
element aud fasting were too muql. for him. z
MoNfER WfiIiANs.
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When Whittier wept into ecstacies over tho
barefoot boy, remarks tha Haasksgs lpan, 8
never stopped to think what Il sviidscircns they
had Of 1t every night, trying g make the boy
wash his feet before he crawsad into the nice
clean bed and drew war maps With bis heels
al over the snowy sheatsl
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THE INGENUITY OF PEDpLER AN A.
MUsTNe INcIDENT.-IIe was melancholy,
low spirited kind of a man, with no style
about him, but he bowed politely to the lady
of the house who answered his ring at the
door, and smiled almost sweetly at the urchin
who was tugging at her dress. eE
Can sell you bottle of the Magical In.
Simultaneous Freckle Eliminator /" he asked,
producing a bottle from the little black box
with leather handles which he had with him.
Don't want any"
It's splendid article, madam--warrant-
ed or money cheerfully refunded. Better try
it."
"sI don't want any, Tsay.''
If you don't think it will work, can give
you the most convincing proofs that your are
mistaken"
Go long. l haven't any use for IT,
81 see you haven't got 'em bad. y
Got 'em bad Sir what do you mean %
81 was saying you amt bad yet. But
don't neglect 'em II You don't want to be as
speckled as duck egg"
me me freckledp Get out with you,
you impudent man.
"If them amt freckles on your nose, new
er saw any,
'.TaAe yourself off instantly. Go, say,
or III call the police"
:. Better try the Magical instantaneous FL!
iminator before it's too late.
"Ugh you nasty
8, Here's some of my World Renowned PIN.
~ AL. ~. <.fy
that boy there SO you wouldn't know him ii
two days"
police Police p
Its too bad, though, that nothing will
cure his crosseyes and turn.up nose"
Ugh you brute, could but she new
er said what she could, bnt slammed the door
shut with crash and threw herself on the
bed and cried with vexatiou until dinner
time. a.6s..4 !.
g How crusty and disageeable some women
are" muttered the gentle Elimnator man, as
he passed through the front gate
AT the next house the patient sufferer said
to the lady who clme to the door, " Madam,
am selling the doservedly pop liar and ever
successful Potens Hair Crimping Fluid"
No, don't want any"
~ am also selling the famous Magical In
stanlaiisnns Freckle Elininaior, but saw at
once by your very fine complexion that you
are not III need of any such article. Let me
sell you bottle of the Hair Crimping Flu
i'd"
Well, don't know"
81 can't help smiling to think that the ".
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What blessed phase of life are the dreams
of sleep. What wonders we do, what beau
tiful gifts we receive, what exquisite thoughts
we enjoy in orr sleep. The finest excursions'
unless astraddle Of nightmare, are made in
ones dreams They do not cost a penny, and
they leave the most blessed memories. Things
unattainable in the waking hours are brought
tous in our sleep, and the fevershly sought
objects of life are then sure to come to us, and
If their making perish in the waking, still we
have had them and enjoyed them Just as hor-
olghly as though they were real and tangible:
The secret Of dream happiness is that VIC do
not know it is dream, and perhaps other
happiness may be based on similar ignorance.
Thank heaven for The sleep dream which
briggs victories that otherwise will never be
won.
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POETRY
rAzxr Nor.

Faint net. though roufh the path may be
Wherein thy fact are I'D
Faint not II thy blind eyes eau see
But darkness oYerhl ad
FAINT not. nor in thy misery
Turn from thy God Instead
The hlackest storm will soon be DER,
The darkness break away Is
The night Of thine affection sore IS
Shall change to endless day
And he who trod the road before
Shall lead hee on thy way
The thorns that pierce thine aching head
Are by HIS sufIerings blessed,
Tho wine-press that alone we trvd
His weary feet have pr ssed
And marked the way BY blood He shed,
--Isrmonf Wdichman.
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9 Isn't a dollar rather a large price for wat
ermelon? 2" Vender-- /" You wouldn't think
SO, mister, of you'd sol on top Of fence With
a shotgun every night for three weeks watch
ing the patch
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