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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

PERSONAL PolNTs. - Mrs. Franklin
Jepson and Miss Jennie Pendleton, o.
Wheeling, have enlivened Bethany with
their presence during the past two weeks
They returned home a few days ago.
Bethany College Echo.
Col. jacob Hornbrook reached the city
yesterday from Florida, coming viz
Philadelphia, where his wife remains for
the present with her daughter, Mrs. Johr
Kelly. Col. II. spent four months in the
land Of oranges and flowers, and show.
by his appearance that his sojourn agreed
with lAin. We have not seen him look,
ing 20 vigorous for some time. lie ex
poets TO spend the summer in some OF the
high latitudes either Of this region or o.
the West.
President Isaac Patterson, Of the st
Clairsville Narrow Gauge, was in towI
yesterday. His road is doing mn encour.
aging business, having carried 800 pas
Sengers last week and 30 the week before
He hopes soon 10 secure a through pas
senger and freight schedule from Wheel
Ing, thus holding out additional induce
ments TO travellers and shippers TO pa
tronize his line.
Mr.. ]. 7. Hanes, Of Martins Ferry, is
delegate TO the Ohio Grand Lodge Of X
oil p. which convened in Toledo yesterday
Number five now at Charley Broc.
kunier's house over the river. The fam.
lily carriage will be enlarged accordingly.
Jos. W. Parker, Esq, formerly Of
Wheeling, more recently OF Huntington,
Pa, is now practiCing his profession in
Philadelphia, his Office being at 22j S
Sixth street..
Jacob Chancellor Kcmple, Esq., re.
turned yesterday from his wanderinga TO
and fro, up and down in the earth. He
entered cur sanc.um and enIuircd after
our servant Job. Jacobs experience in
tile cold water service has been inslru.
mental in developing an ague in his sys.
TEN, and while he was endeavoring to
convince us that he was well his teeth
were rafting like the dry bones in Ezs.
kielhs vision. Our opinion ia that Jacob
need ed "somethin Warmin."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

The survivors Of the old 18th o. VI.
will hold reunion at Shelby, Ohio, ON
Thursday, juno Il. Capt. c. W. Carroll,
Of St. ClairsVille, Capt. Jacob Boyer, OF
Powhatan, and G. W. Chessel, OF Hen.
drysburgh, aremembers Of the Committee
on Invitation,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

CHARGED WfrH ABUSING HBFArHER.
"A warrant has been issued by Justice
Bulger for the arrest Of one Charley Al.
len, who Is charged with abusing his
father. Charley has kept out Of the way
Of Constable Hamm for several days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THEwheeliug Hospital has been leased
for period Of five years by Drs. r. s.
Harvey, B. w. Allen, ]. R. L. Hardesty
and Will. Bates, who propose to remodel
the building and establish medical and
surgical institute.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

GRENADINES AND HERNANIs. We
have this day opened line of Grcna.
dimes and Hernanis, bought at the sale of
Passavant & Co.. and we offer them TO
our customers Tor less than any other
house has bought them for. Conviction
is the best evidence, SO come and look at
them. I. BLUM & BRo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
.UlRUsTEE'S SALE.
BALDWIW'9 ROW

that Is to iRy: Tho undivided OnC-hali Of lot No
176, situated on the corner Of EOi and seventeenth
streets, tho city Of Wheeling, W. Va, and on The
north side Of Elid sevcnieeih street and east Of
EOh atcect and also Of the wet onC-half Of lot No
t16 Immediately adjoining laid lot No. 40, 10th
being situated In thRt part Of the city Of Wheeling
commonly called East Wheeling. There arc FIVE
Brick TenementS on IRii property, all under lease
for The coming year, and the property will DO sold
~ whole or In parcels to suit purchasers.
TRNNs OF third cash Bnd tho balance
In two GquSl instalmGnts nj hx and twelve months,
with interest from the day Of sale, aid deferred
payments TO he secured By Deed Of Trust on said
property.
The other one-hall Of SaIl property will be sold
at the tRmC time and place and on same forms by
the Owner thereof. II z. SHRIvER,
mTBl Trustee.
ThnRboye tale Is poltIdned until SATURDAY,
May y, ut 10 O'clock IN. H. SHRlvER,
my3 Trustee.
The above 0ln IA pOtpouGd Until TUESDAY,
the l9lh day Of Juns, nj 10 o'clock AN
myli II. z. SuRlvEII, TnRtGe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

WHEELING Union No. /, N.C.T.U.
gave festival and supper at Mozart
Hall, opposite tho Mcclure House, last
evening, There was considerable Of a
crowd in attendance, ann all apparently
enioyed themselves.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
Judge Rodgers, Of the Seventh Ware
received three votes in his ward.

FRUITS OF THE WINE Cur.-The young
people connected with the Baptist Sun
day School gave very creditable repre-,
sentatiOn Of this drama revised for the
occasion. They acquitted themselves
with great credit, 10 the entire satisfac
ton Of large and arpreCiative audience
and the church for whose benefit the en-,
tertainment was given. Misses Phillips
and Carson sang some beautiful songs and
Duets, and received llowery testimonials.
The tablcauxs were well designed and rem
dered, representing u child from whose
foot thorn is being extracted; also the
mothers dream.
We give below the programme Of the
evenings entertainment:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

A COUPLE Of young men were arrested
BY oRceA Baird and Henry yesterday
afternoon, on a charge Of defacing the
iron ience in front Of the Fourth Street
NJ. +, Church, Z
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

"PRrcEs to suit the tines" together
with every comfort the most fastidious
could ask or desire, and the most deli
cate attention to every want has made
the Colonnade tie hotel Of Philadelphia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

WHILE MetrI. Archie Paxton and
John MoiIat were driving through Bridge
port on Wednesday evening, their buggy
accidentally overturned and they were
thrown out and slightly bruised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

YENAMAN, the teamster who was run
over in South Wheeling on Tuesday, died
about noon yesterday, at his residence on
Eofl street, Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

SEE the old and reliable Paper Hanger
il you want work done; 20 years. exper.
fence in the principal cities Of the East
and West. Leave orders at ca Eleventh
street or p. y. Box %. W. LowSDEs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

An aged widow lady named Vance, re-
siding on 10th street, near Wood, had .
paralytic stroke yesterday morning, from
which she isnot expected to recover,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

Tn City Sergeant has received q
handsbill offering reward Of $50 iorthe
return OF q couple Of horses stolen from
the vicinity Of New Salem, Fairheld coun.
~ Ohio, on the night ottaei7ih.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE soldiers and citizens Of Martins
Ferry meet this evening for the purpose
Of making arrangements for Decoration
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

CORNER lOaiers viii please bear in
mind that there is an abundance OF
healthy employment in the country just
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Municipal Court will meet t6il
morning at 10 o'clock, pursuant to ad
journment OF Wednesday,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Adams Express Company have
established an Office at 81. Clairsville,
with John Patterson as agent,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

1Fyou prefer buying your Linen Suit
where you can select out OF 400 styles
and save from ST TO IS, go to I. Blum &
Bro manufacturer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THOSE Wheeling horses are in The hab.
it Of scratching very conspicuously on pa.
per, till race comes of at ST. ClairsyiIle,
at which little festivity the scratching is
always suddenly knocked out Of them.
Just.let 'em scratch.-Belnoat Chronicle.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THERMOMETER KECoRD.-The follow.
ing shows the range ofthe thermometer,
as observed at -Schnepfs drug store,
Opera House corner, yesterday
SAN. l2M. SP.N. 7P.M.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Nail City Club viii have a four.
cared crew pull . guide boat for Barrett
during therace Saturday, Theoarsnen
are Ed. Cornbauer, Robert johnson,
George ". Johnson and Tom Trnachel.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

BREAK DOWN IN PRIcEs.-Dress Goods
8 cents, Black Kid Gloves So cents and
Carpets as cheap as Is cents. They have
to be sold to raise money now.
). W. FERREL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Wheeling City Band paraded the
streets yesterday afternoon, previous to
going out to Walters. ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

On Wednesday Mr.. Charlie Rhodes, Of
Bridgeport, was thrown out Of his buggy
while driving in that town, but escaped
serious injury.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
EoR SALE

Tie Residence OF N. c. Arthur, on 18th
street, in the city Of Wheeling. The lot
fronts about 63 feet on Fifteenth street,
and extends back to the alley. The house
Is a two.story brick, containing ten rooms
and finished attic, bath room, with hot and
cold water, and Is in good repair. There
isalso a wash house, coal house, ash house,
DC; on the property.
Persons desiring to example the proper.
~, or 10 ascertain the terms Of sale, will
Gallon h, q. Barr, attorney, 1l42 Chapline
street
APPS N. G. ARTHUR.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

How is it that l. Blum & Bro. can sell
line goods so much cheaper than
any other house ? is the question asked.
We can easily answer, ave buy them
cheap Tor cash and sell them cheap for
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

ONLY a few more of those rs cent coats
lett at Frank Bros Call soon, before
they are all gone, rs most likely il will be
the last LOT we will have this summer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

BREAK down in prices of Dry Goods
and Carpets. Now is your time. Call
and price. Got o'sell.
J.W. FERRE1.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

DURING the year ending March SIS
there were sixty.three deaths and two
hundred and thirty.three births IN Bel
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

ONE hundred and thirty hands are
employed by the La Belle Glass Compa.
ny, Of Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE stcubenville Turnvereln will ex-
curt to this city on Sunday next, on the
steamer Science.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
Gheg1rtelt4etrter
FRIDAY, MAY rs, 1877.


For Cincinnati-steamcr Hudson.
For Cincinnati-Granite State.
Old Western Medical Institute.
Paints, etc.-Iianes, Wilson x Co. r
Goblets-Cummins & Woods.
Clolhipg-Frank & Bro.
Atlantic Garden-J. W. Dulger.
Rooms for Rent-Enquire al Schneptd
Il Fcstival-N. G. T. U.-head local.
Jewclry- Oxtoby & Duftield.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

A NEW time table takes effect on the
Wheeling & Elm Grove Railway today,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

CARfEEs! Carpets! Carpets! 1t is a
well settled fact that the cheapest Car.
pets and Dry Goods in the city are found
at J.W. FERREIs,
Corner Main and Goth 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

ALL Wool, and Silk and Wool Her.
nanis fully Fifty per cent lower than the
lowest offered, at /. Blum & Bros,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Justices offices were deserted yes.
terday, the usual occupants being at the
polls,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE La Belle heaters resumed work
last night, and the factory will go on to-
day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

YESTERDAY being election day, the sa=
looms were all closed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

GENTS fine shoes of the latesl styles
just received at l.. V. BLONDis.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

--LATEST styles OF shoes just received at
T.. v. RLOED's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

Jusr received, lot Of Children's Shoes
oil the latest styles, at L. V. BLoND's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

Coon Black Kid Gloves for So cts., at
]. W. FERREl.s,
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In Martins Ferry new structures val
Ied at $ll ,45O were listed for taxation
this wear.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

TnE weather clerk is again astonishing
the Oldest inhabitant.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

If you want to get suited in pair Of
shoes 20 10 L. v. BLoSD's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE County Clerk issued one marriage
license yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

FoR sALE.-one iine Buggy Horse,
Buggy and Harness.. VIII be sold at i
bargain by ApAifa & LUCAS,
1927 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE Board OF Public Works will meet
this afternoon, at the Capitol.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

TnE cheapest shoes in the city at
i. v. BIosD's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

TIE finest shoes kept IN the city at
L. V. BLONDE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
dor SAFE

% Shares Stock In Peabody Insurance Co.
10 HhATca Stock in Ohio Valley Bank,
10 Shares ktoek In La Belle GiAD Co.
10 Shares Stock In Etna Mill.
Lot Ground, Centre Wheeling, Main street.
Lot Ground, Centre Wheeling, Market street
lSmall Frame Home, llth street.
TwO-stOry Brick House, 18th street.
mr5O l. IRWIN. Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

THE couRw. -omcurT CouRT-J,ldss
MclrH.-The following business was
transacted in this court yesterday
The case Of the Second National Bank
Of Parkersburg ys. Morehead 4 Dent was
continued until the next term on motion
Of defendants, on account Of the absence
Of material witnesses.
In the case Of the City vs.. Rose Holli.
day, from the police court, Judgment was
affirmed.
A rule was awarded against the Sheriff
Of Wood county for not returning sub.
pGna issued to him In the case Of tie Sec.
ond National Bank Va. Morehead & Dent.
The case Of Donel vs.. Hadlich, from
the County Court, for damages for selling
liquor TO D, E, Donel, was put on trial
before the following jury: w.. NJ. Dun.
lar, Robert Pogue, 4. r. Kalb, WIN. Cur.
tie, John 7. Stone, Henry Thompson,
Isaac Hazlett, Andrew Kirk, VIM. Mont.
gomery, James Maxwell, Andrew Gilles.
pie, q. j. Hayes. This cause wAs on trial
at the adjournment Of court.
The cases Of the city Va. Ramsey, same
vs.. Gebhart, and same vs.. Kleary, were
continued until the next term,
Adjourned until the usual hour TO day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

LgNcH 4! 10 olel0eL n Mo.arL HalI.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

SPECIAL meeting of Council tonight.
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And you can buy good suit for S., s.
and $40, and all other goods in proper
ton, TO suit the times, Mt
FRANK BR6s',
No. 40, 18th street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
EoR SALE

Eighty choice Building Lots on Wheeling Island.
Price from 800 TO 5000 each. Only one-slxth Of
the purchase money required In cash. Theresidue
may DO paid annually In RvH equal tnitRllments
Apply to JOHN p. GILoHRIsT
app At Top Mill.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25
PoIICE CouRr-Jud0e Cfanmtr.

POIICE CoURT-Jad0e CFanmH.
There were three cases before His
Honor yesterday morning, viz:
Goal Oil" Miller, charged with disor.
derly conduct, was required to pay fine
Of 50 and costs.
Scott Trimble tcolcred) and Peter
Chambers were up for drunkenness, and
paid 81 and costs each.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-05-25

BACON, LARD AND PORK.
Chester Hams, p
Extra sngaf Cured Hams, $50
s. Q. Breakfast Bacon,
( Clear Sides,
8, q, Shoulder,
Plain Shoulder,
Mess RcEls,
laa n Iiettea Ht1eli Hall BtrTel; Kss, Ell pslI
ma ttait Falls Our own curing. I'm ~. Z s'
LisT, pAYEsf0I 4 PARIS
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FoR SALE.


At 10 O'clock A. NJ. at tic front door Of the Court
H0uIe Of Ohio county, the Lowing Building Lots,
that Is 10 say: Lots 49, a, 49, 80 81 and vi the lot.
ter lot boiHg partly covered by lease to Werner q
Mills and Will DO sold subject to said lease.
1ERAm or SALE-OnC-hRli cash, Bnd the balance
In ono year frOH day Of Oale secured by trust dctd
on the property sold.
TRuSTEEa REILLY ESTATE,
myli Pei THOs u 3EiKN, AIT and eec'y.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-17

@Advertisers soiu make note of the fact
that THE LEADER has a larger circula-
tion than any paper published in Wyo-
ming. Sd
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CHEYENNE MARKETS.
Groceries, Grain. Pr~ovAsions. Etc.

Corrected weekly by whipple & Hay, Whole
sale and Retail Grocers and Commission
Herchants
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-04-17
TUESDAY, APRIL II, 1877.


Rates of Advertising
No Advertisement inserted for less than Gny
cent.
DAILY LEADER, all transient advertise
ments 10 cents per line, Nonpariel, each in
sertion; o insertions eight cents per line; &c
insertions, 5 cents per line.
Local Notices, per line, bourgeois, each in
%sertion, 10 cents per line 80 insertions s cents
per line.
ments Is cents per line, first insertion one
month 20 cents per line; six months, 10 cents
per line; one year 5 cents per line.
Cheyenne. Jan. LIST, 1875.
II. CLAICHE. Proprietor.
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LIGHTNING RODS.

am cole agent for the
North American Lightning Rod Com
Pdny,
and am ready to furnish all parties with
rods at seven and one-half cents less than the
retail price by the q ~
FOR further particulars inquire at the Con-
ml6-d1ms As. HILL.
, 1877-02-10

Had no breach of the compact been
made on the part of the Government, no
assassination would have occurred and
your petitioner would not have been in,
jurcd."
He therefore asks an appropriation of
$4,000 as IA partial indmnity for the
injury OF his person anl health, and for
the time lost and suffering endured by
him, in consequence of his faithful dis.
charge Of duty under the direction OF the
Secretary Of the Interior.
, 1877-02-10

There will be five eclipses in 1877, viz;
a total eclipse OF the moon on February
27, visible in the United States a par
tial eclipse of the sun on March 14th,
visible in Western Asia partial eclipse
on the North Pacific ocean, total
eclipse of the moon on August 23, part
ly visible in the Eastern and Southern
States, and u partial eclipse of the sun
on September 9TH, visible in South
America.
A cynical man insists that the fewer
relatives or friends we have the happier
we are In your poverty they never
help you in your prosperity they al
ways help themselves,
, 1877-02-10
Apples Of GOLD in Pictures
OF silver.

'Applcs Of gold in pictures of silver, Is a
word litly spoken. XIV, II.
Talk is cheap" says one. But it rules
the world One word may cost mans
life One paragraph may cost Europe
II million lives this year. Words repre-
sent impressions, which, like the stereo-
type plate, may convey impressions to
Others.
Jesus is called, "Thc Word" because
lie conveyed the thought Of God to man.
Fire will not long exist without vent so
thought is tead 10y expression.
Words rouse sympathy without and
feeling within.
The leaves flap in the breeze. Is that
all? No Each leaf drinks carbon in
myriad mouths and builds its stalk and
root and form. You breathe on sonls
thai, like leaves, drink in the passing
current and form lie and character
Howell says
"Words are the souls ambassadors, who go
Abroad upon their errand, to and fro
They are the airy keys that ope, (and wrest
Sometimes the locks and hinges of the
breast'
Words are therefore mighty things"
and should be rightly used.
Profanity is perhaps tie lowestsp speech.
Foul, blasphemous, insult to God and man,
BY wise, polite and pous, placed under ban
Yet how common among gentlemen !
Used first to ease raging passion; sec
ond, to strengthen clustering statements,
it signally fails in both, for all distrust
assertions backed with oaths. Ladies
have their Mercy" Gracious "Sakes,
"Jimminny,' etc, as milder synonyms
which "come of evil" the Master says
Vulgarity is practiced by many pro-
Tossing Christians who would not swear
to save n farm, and is the most fertile en-
gnery Satan can invent tD rouse youth
tul lust and drive to evil.
Slang, though often working its way
into respectable dictionaries, tends to
turn all sJberness into burlesque and
gives a person the appearance ot a clown.
1t will stick to your heart like burdock
burrs to wool fleece and reveal its
form to their great chagrin. We often
hear it; "How's that for high ?" "Isn't
he sumner (" "IIed better spell able
or absquatulate," ""The Dickens he had"
you know how It's yourselt"-terms
as uuintelllgible to unframed ears as
those of Alaska Indians Humor has its
place with the tired brain, but it should
not overshadow the holy thoughts OF
destiny.
Small talk may while away an hour
when the nerves need rest, but should
not cngross precious time,
Careless Words may cut some secret
falling known all too well. IT words
went out like sparks, we might ahord 10
throw them lightly; but each may be
firebrand to burn into the very heart
while it scorchcs the hand which held it,
and may blast fortune.
Slander is often but careless words re-
pcated. Angry words ian the flames.
II you would have pure words, cleanse
the fountain; choose the purest reading
and cultivate chaste language, for, as
Mss Proctor says:
every word mans lips have uttered
Echoes in Gods skies"
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