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Substant tiated by an abundance OF testimonials a.
the first character, the veracity of which car moi
be denied. They not only cure but positivel,
prevent Malaria, Fever or Epidemics from attack
ing the system. We shall not pretend to Gu nd.
ALL diseases with one remedy, but with our
four different numbers named below we will
give a test to all of their unparalleled success.
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Sick and Nervous Headache, and all diseases aris
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purifier eEtant, Gives strength to the weak and
debilitated Price$2.
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tons, Brights Disease Diabetes), Lame or Weak
Price $S.
NO. 3-For Female Weakness and Irregulari
ties, Failing of the Womb, Leueerrhpa tWhitsel
and the many other ills to which fcssales M
subject. Enriches the blood, puriaes the secfe
tons and strengthens weak and delicate fensalsr
Price 81.
ria and Lsrsnsitis, Throat Affections and Astaaass
Price SIS. T-
N. B. If there are any complicated cases tina,
seem stubborn or difficult in such eaner9encsssi ii
the patient will call on DR.. Forbes at the ofc n
person, or send written statement, he will aGvfc
such change as may be necessary free of charge
thus giving them recourse to our best s0trcesa-c.
ohd to none} for help, by our cheerful respoilsep
their call -g,4
If your Druggist does not keep DIR. FORBES
HEALTH PADS, and will not get one for yoI, ,ie
not let him palm off worthless limitations bu. sen
the price to US in letter, and We will NAL tn. :
to you free OF charge. Address,
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172 Elm street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Merchants, Exchange

number of business men in the vicinity bound
by Fourth, Sixth, Walnut and Sycamore streets
held meeting at the Gait Hou this morning
for the purpose of discussing the advisability Of
purchasing property in that district sufficiently
large for the er ction OF permanent Merchants
Exchange Building.
Among them were noticed Mr.. Henry Cilley.
Mr.. Henry Allen, the druggist John Wilson. OF
Pollock, Wilson & Sons; Mr.. J. R. Cobb, Mr..
ThOms and many others
The space thought of as the most desirable and
of which plat has already been laid before the
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, is that
bounded by the streets: Main Sixth, Walnut and
Pattersons alley. All of this may be used or oply
such portion as might be desirable or needed.
A subscription of S97, 600 was raised to To-
cate the new Cusom-hOuse, and as the build.
ing now proposed was of more value by thou
sand times to the business of the East End
those present felt assured that the propos ton
would be met by liberal response in money.
Various plans were discussed, and it was finally
agreed that each gentleman present be appointed
committee of one to interest property-owners
and that all meet at the same place two weeks
from to-day January 4th). at 10 O'Clock a. m, at
which time 1t is hoped they may be able to make
a definite proposition to the Chamber of Com
merce, and one that will secure to them the de-
sired result,
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RELIGIOUS NOTES.
OF Interest to Our Church.goe,


The Rev s. K Leavitt will speak tonight at the
Y. M. C.. A. Hall, commencing at 8 O'Clock
Rev. I. Newton Stalger, rector of 0hristChurch,
will address the Reform Club at their hall, 200
Vine street. tonight. All are invited.
The Sabbath-school connected with the York
street NJ. E. Church will give Christmas Bible
service tomorrow evening.
Rev A. 8. Moore, recently pastor of the Baptist
Church at Lookout, has accepted call to the Bap-
inst Church, Salem, Columbiana County, o.. "
TheRev. N. West, D. D.. will meet the members
of the y. M. G. A. Bible Clas' and their friends,
Sunday afternoon at A o'clock, in the Association
Hall. j.
There will he a, Responsive Christmas Service"
together with a Service of Song" at the Vine
street Congregational Church tomorrow evening
at III O'Clock.
have resolved TO give the usual Christmas dinner
this year, and earnestly appeal to the citizens for
supplies for the table.
By Iequest, The Rev. D. ]. Starr, of York-street
M. E. Church, corner of York and Baymiller
streets, will repeat his sermon On the "Importance
OF the Sabbath Day., tomorrow at IL a. m.
Rev: d w. Rhodes will preach Tomorrow
morning and evening at the Church OF our Savior,
Mt Auburn In the morning the Hidden
Christ" In the evening, Some Mosaic Laws. "
The lecture on the "Uniform sunday-school
Lesson of t e Protestant Epi copal church, viii
be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Benetict, in the lee
ture,ro0m OF st. J, hn's Church. this afternoon at
O'Clock.
Rev. George H. Knsoling of st. Marks Church
protestant Epscopal) Baltimore, having accepted
the pastorate of st. Johns Church, corner Of
Seventh and Plum Streets as the Bishops assist
ant, will commence his labors here on the 1st OF
January.
A. E. Bradley Esq, the popular temperance ad-
vocate, will arrive i'll the city tonight on the 13O
train from the North. He will speak tomorrow
evening before the Murphy Club at No. 200 Vine
street, and during the week at other points to be
named by the general committee.
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Cart Loads of Medicinal Ru bbish

Are swallowed by invahds, and their phys
ical troubles thus kept alive for years, when
that peerless'tonic stimnlant and corrective
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, would speedily
set the dsordered and worn out mechanism
of the system in active and healthful ope-
ration again. 1t has been demonstrated
over and over again that the requirements
of the sick are answered far better by the
Bitters than by majority of the niscalled
remedies of the pharmacopGia. The stom-
ach is strengthened, the liver regulated, the
bowels put in proper order, the blood en-
riched and purified and the nervous system
rendered tranquil and vigorous by this in
estimable family medicine and safeguard
against disease, which is, moreover, most
agreeable and effective appetizer, and cor
dial peculiarly adapted to the wants of the
aged and intirm, delicate females and con-
valescing patients 1t is, besides, immense
ly popular as an antidote to malaria.
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1lAe courts.
POLICE.

Drunkenness-Patrick Murphy and Jacob Mil
er, So each; John Fischer and Frank Bordker
5000 each John II. Morgan, 10 days,
Disorderly nduct-John H. Bowers and Min
ME Baldwin, continued to December 24th; AL
NeghbOrs, Geo. Shafer and WIN Chissick. dis
missed; Daniel O'Keef, continued to December
2lst; Kate Priess, continued to December 2Sh
Patrick Finn, John Harney and james Burke, 10
days each; James Graham continued to Decem-
Der 2Sth; Thos. Jo1don, S50-SO
Petit Larceny-Julia Wor han and Daniel Re-
gan, dismissed; Ed. Stanley 5000: j. H. Witte,
continued to Dec. 9th; Anna Farrell SIS.
Miscellaneous Brlinn and VIM Terry,
vagrancy, 5000 each; Jefferson Howard same.
dismis ed Owen Mcdonald assault and battery,
S3; Jan es H. Bowers, same, continued to Dec 24th
Jonn Damn, same, $l5; Benjamin Struby, burg,
larry, examination waived; Joseph Lechner, exam
lnatiOn waived: VIM. Fricdborne false pretenses,
continued to Dec 2Sth A. II. Westerman, EN-
bezzement, 5000; I'd. Hopkins contempt, ST.;
Jack Campbell, cutting with intent to kill,
examination waived; Pat McGinnis
same, dismissed; Pat. Moran, Jas. White Jas Car
relton, Jas. Graham, John Minor, VIM. Patterson
John Battels, John Apjohh, Timothy Donovan,
Sam. Mcnamara Gus. Crawford James Patterson,
John Buckley and Stephen Eick. violating hack
ordinance, continued to December 2Sth.
PROBATE.
The will Of Frank L. II. Wagner was admitted
to probate.
SUPERIOR
Bernard G. Lauth against Thos. Newell, JrA Ac-
ton to recover possession of watch Verdict for
plaintiff.
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all hope of recovery. I am now cured, a
sound and Hearty man. Edward H. Ham
son, engineer at Sweeney's Pottery, 1884
Ridge avenue, Philadelphia Over twenty
five yearsshave elapsed, and l still remain
a heal lthyman. Pricss Trial bottles,s 25c;
large size Sit ORTIZ for $50. A single Csc
bottle will oftentimes cure a recent cough
or cold, and thus prevent much risk and
suffering. Prepared only by DIR. Swayne &
Son. North Sixth street, Philadelphia Sold
by all druggists.
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ELECTRIC Currents.


J. +. Chapman attorney, died at London, O.
James Hamsmengover was killed by the cars at
| Mendon, Mich.
Martin Kreeder killed Joshua Winters at a party
near lncaster, Penn.
Miss Cassner aged seventeen, was killed by the
cars at Kalamazoo, Mich.
A eolored woman named johnson died from ex-
posure at VincenneS Ind.
1t is believed that Mrs. Morehouse died through
foul means at Springfield, o.
The residence of Mrs. John Edwards, near viii
mington, O., was destroyed by fire.
Edward CORY, brakemen on the p, c. & ST. L.
r. R., was killed by the cars at Steubenville.
Worley Leas, proprietor Of the Howard Flour
ing Mills made all assignment at Kokomo, Ind
The Touring mill of White, Nash & Co. of lanes.
boro Wis., was destroyed by fire yesterday. Loss
$4,000.
Disseler, the murderer of Policeman seeham
was sentenced to the Penitentiary for life at
Quincy, ILL.,
VIM. Boiling was fatally, and Frank Dewad
seriously burned in the Cass Machine Works at Fl
Wayne, Ind.
Madame Wolf prominent dressmaker at Co.
lumbns, o was arrested yesterday On b charge of
>hop-lifting
Evidence in the Rothschild murder case at Mar
shall, Texas, has closed, and arguments of counsel
are in progress.
A fire in the dry-goods establishment of W. H.
Braden, at Washington, Penn, resulted in damage
estimated at $4,000.
Hiram Lee was shot and killed by VIM. McNatt
at Shoeheel Depot N. G. They quarreled as to
who should give the road.
The engagement is announced of Miss Bessie
Conkling only daughter of Senator Conking
and W. u. oakinan, a railroad man.
The funeral of Jack Kehoe, the Mollie King
who was hanged at Pottsville on Wednesday TOOK
place at Tamaqua, PENN, yesterday N
James Barnes was killed the day after his wed
ding by a bucketful of rock falling on him while
at work in well, at Leaksville, N. c.
A fire at Lhdfngton Mich, yesterday, DESTROYED
the City Hotel, Whippel's marble works, two
boarding-houses and two other buildings Loss
5000. ll4 ...
niece OF Horatio Seymour, Will be married to Or.
Willis f. Ford, an assistant physician in the New
York State Lunatic Asylum.
/. John Postoak, a Creek Indian, for the murder Of
John Ingley, in October, 1877. and James Diees a
negro, for the murder of j. C.. Gould in August.
were executed on the same gallows at Fort Smith,
Ark.
Mrs Jones, aged about one hundred years, and
VINO was living IN building by herself near !
Homewood, pennsylvania, was burned to DEATH
is supposed her clothes caught fire from the fire.
place. '5
Old jeff Dayids, colored was respited again yes-
terday till Friday next. He was sentenced 10 be
hung May 18th, and since that day he has been
reprieyed from month 70 month. He was already
Judge, Marsh, at GAINESVILLE, O., 8 ntenced Dr.. 4
Heyle, the grave robber, to one years imprison-
ment in the County Jail and to pay fine of 81 900
or three months in jail and $3.50 for each offense
Eaton, his aecomplice was senienced to four
months In jail and to pay fine Of $100.
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nS In order to accommodate Eastern adver'
tisers in the STAR, Mr. E. Duncan Sniffen, No II
Astor House. New York City, has been appointed
our general and special agent for the Eastern
States This will be branch office OF the STAR,
Mr.. sniffen being authorized to make advertising
contracts on our behalf and receipt all collections
therefor in our name.
oS-WEArHER.-Probably cloudy with light rain
or snow followed by clearing and fair weather for
the next twenty-four hours.
@o-THE CovingJOn Office Of the STAR Is at No.
East Pike street. in Hardn's Insurance Office
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SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The motion TO proceed
to the consideration of the bill Introduced by Mr..
Beck to repeal Sections 800 and 81 of the Revised
Statutes was rejected, and the Senate then went
into executive session. When The doors were
opened Mr. Beck Withdrew his amendment to the
BILL respecting Section 831 in regard to the test
OATH, The bill to repeal the first named Section
was then passed.
Adjourned until January 7th, 1879.
HOUSE.
WARRINGTON, Dec 90. A bill was passed
making Portsmouth Ohio, b port of entry.
The Speaker laid before the House several Off
cial communications. among them one from the
Secretary of the Treasury in answer to resolution
calling for information as to what balance on
loan accounts was standing to the credit of the
United States in any National Bank from March.
1873. up 70 the present and which, after consider
able discussion, was read and referred tothe Ways
and Means Committee.
The House adjourned until January 7th, 1879.
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Two in One..A RestOrer of Gray
Hair

And perfect dressing combined "London
Hair Color Restorerp restores to gray hair
its original color and beauty, complete
within itself; no washing OF previous prep
aration of any kind required to secure Ihese
desirable results. Stops hair from falling
and insures luxurious growth. Price 75c,
six bottles 81 All druggists sellit.
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FINANCIAL.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 21-2:s0 p M.
Gold steady and unchanged. The local rates are
par buying and 1907 selling.
Moderate inquiry for Eastern exchange and tr1e
market heavy at1-10 discount buying and par sell
ing. 6,. .... -
Sterling is quoted 81 sS1a for sight and $4 ss1S
Tor sixty days per f in gold, and light inquiry.
Government bonds quiet and steady The
local buying and selling rates are as follow:
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deem it my duty to tell the world what
Dr.. Swayne's Compound of Wild Cherry
has dofre for me. / had d violent cough.
night sweats, sore throat great weakness
with severe attacks Of hemorrhage; gave up
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died

DAVIS-December Goth, Jas. Davis
Funeral ON his late residence; No. "a Budd
street Sunday 22d, at ~ O'clock Friends of the
family are invited to attend.
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/ HAIBtRToN oNT., Jan. 1, 1877.

! DEAR SIR For years I suffered with chronic
Icatarrh. Last winter it became more severe, seri-
Iously affecting my throat and lungs. Ny st mach
and blood were also sadly out of orier l tried
many physicians and several advertised remedies,
obtaining but temporary or no relief My gen
eral health became worse, so that despaired of
life. Seeing favorable notices OF your medicines
Il procured one-half dozen bottles of the Golden
Medical discovery and supply of DR.. Sage's
ECatarrh Remedy. The Discovery purified my
blood and restored my general health the Ca
Itarrh Remedy gave Immediate relief, and after
little perseverance radical cure was effected.
Thankfully yours,
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OswEGo, Dec. N.-Wheat ouiet: No. hard Du-
luth, 81 To- No. Milwaukee, ~ 2S; No. q red wa,
bash. n o.. Com dull No. 2Tolsdo, 4ic,
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Ir SUSraINs II's REPUTATION.

For nearly quarter of a centuryit has been ae
knowledged that DIR. Sages Catarrh Remedy has
no equal in speedily and permanently curing
"cold in the head" and all catarrhal affections of
the nasal cavities. Its immense sale and great
popularity are dependent upon and entirely due
to its merits and superiority over all other similar
preparations Very many physicians, having
thoroughly tested it, are now prescribing it in
their practice
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In innocent musements and after partaking of
splendid luncheon they returned to their homes.g
On Thursday evening, about dusk, while Mrs P.
G. Cole was passing Mr. Foos residence, on High
street. she was stopped by a man carrying a gun
on his shoulder who demanded her money. She
@ tnd MN that she had none. when he insisted
that sile had. MIS- Cole then started TO run away,
ana, nhdlng tnat she was not;P pursued informed
passer 9y OF the affair who made search, but did
nv. '',o ,i.1n'
lne ilaWtlorne Ciho o. olnelhhatl are pliled
m lor tnree performances az Ihe Opera house. They
SoM m iuesdays aaai Weanes ay evenings anu
Wv wednesday mallnee, December Nth and 25th;
uheir Wna Progfamme LOT Inesday evening ana
. Meaiesaay inatIhee eoislss o. the tnrlill,g
with the funHiest Of all funny fsrces % "schmidt
in which the greatest of all dutch dialect come
uians lFfahR ,h A, Grangerg Wia appear Notwth
sesafG ,ne Sreat eAtepse incurred 10 orlig tls
prices win he the same as ,,snaI W ""i wy ''e
n.-.v,,,,
c,., As oE1' MH.
skating on the creek this morning is g.
Were you at the Masaue last night. Moriarity?''
Mr.. George Wendroth was on the hunt yester
day.
n
~, ns;,; oaiiueis pieacties a'sa' H. 'o-hiorro"
ihofhihs'
Oar people come and 60 all the same, dummy or
no dummy,
MI ,,;t. o.,,o.
ane mi.e ee.lg at MT. hehheoys last hlsht
"a' an ehJos aofe ohe'
Mrs Greene, of Newport daughter Mr.. Blesch,
of Fairfield avenue, is victim in Adae's bank to
''ie amount OF sooo' ..,........ .,....
rev: H. Russell and Rev. r. D. Stroud VIII con
duct tile services OF the NJ r. Church IN the Coun-
Gil Chamber tomorrow night at 7:3o O'Clock.
The NJ. E. Sunday-school will hold its Christmas
iestlVal on Iuesday evening at E30 o'cl ok, the
ohioh school on Ghristmas morning at $50
mo - Va " ''ee ~ '''' e'eii-
xrs,rxvrc~
,-..,,
Services Will be held tomorrow morning at the
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IlJUo-EsTe III ldIT UUIHHiIu anu VUeI IIHfkPt HI
previous rates. Common sell at 80 20G2 40, fair to
good at So 50@2 rs, and good to choice at 81 S0@
2 IS per GENITAL
CATTLE-Market firm and fair demand for
good grades only. Common Quoted at 81 506a2
medium at 81 25@12 IS, good to choice butchers
AT $'a3 75 and fair to good shipping at SO 75S4 50
per Genital.
sHEEP-Market steady and quiet. with no
change in prices Common to fair at 80 25613 25
good to choice at So 500J4 80 per Genital gross.
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TO R B H .
Health Restoring Pad (ompa1y

fIo"FtH H-itCotVIIHS du VVlHFdTy,
Organized for the purpose of more extensive
Introduction of DIR. Forbes remarkably sue
cessiul Remedies. Having full confidence that all
of their former prestige of success will be fully
realized we shall, therefore, spare no pains no1
expense in placing before the public the
Most Efficient Remedies
The World Has Produced,
FOR THE CURE OF
All Chronic Diseases.
AND ESPECIALLY
ALI Female Complaints.
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Cincinnati Live stock Market.
CINCINNATI. Dec 21-2P. NJ.
The following are the receipts and shipments of
live stock for the past "a hours:
Receipts Shipments.
Sttttic' lo5
Incrr
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CALIFORNIA;. o.

ANONYMOUS letters are being written again.
Nothing but cowardce prevents the same parties
from burning house or stealing horse.
The Christmas festivities 1T the NJ E. Church
will surpass all previous ones. The recitations,
mus decorations and treats will be splendid.
We understand that the Christian Sunday-school
intend having an entertainment at the Odd -fe-
lows Hall Christmas Eve. 1t will no doubt be a
pleasant affair.
A ball, for the benefit of St. Jeromes Church,
given by the young men of said church. will be
held at the Odd-feiloWs' Hall Christmas night
admission, 81 a couple: supper, SO cents extra
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For Huntington.

THIS DAY. Dist at4 P. NJ. POSITIVELY.
NJ h. Thee. & o. Railroad packet FLEET
ut6s8Saass5SssI WOOD ]. T. Campbell, Master.
s,ssa7asaAAN Freight received on Wharfboat foot of
W. Honslell Stunt.
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Fer ttttIati,,Ht.,l,.

SUNDAY, 22d, ats P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
- Il. the G. & y. R, r. Packet BOSTONA,
saass.a |. Bryson. Master. Freghtreceived oil
esss'zA@s& Wharfboat foot of Broadway. W.
Supt
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sPRIN&FHELD, q.

Lewis HOffu In Of Limestone street while BUTCH
eiing hogs IN Thursc ", accidentally cut his left
wrist open, srins ap artery. He nearly bled TO
e&th befSre the bio d could be stanched
Ms Eliza p. MoFehouse, an elderly lady living
ent arsatsrecl fell down the steps leading to the
cellar at Ser residence on Thursday morning, and
received such injuries as to cause her death the
laule evening.
About seventy members Of the Trinity Baptist
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COyINGTON.
Hal d'Opera--Gala Mi ght for COving-
ton aud Newport.

Tie sensation of the season will take place at
Odd-fellows' Hall. Covington, on Christmas night.
Wednesday, December 25th, when the gfandest
Masquerade ever attempted in the ." Old Common
wealth" will be given. Curriers' Band will fur
nsh the music and in order to insure fine dress
ing the MANAGERS offer the following premiums:
To the Lady wearing the finest costume-aC sket
# Jewelry. 10 the Gentleman .personating the
most G. mical character-a Gold Headed Cane. Let
everybody in Covington and Newport who wish
to enjoy pleasant evening on Christmas, drop into
the Bal d'Opera. The strictest order will be main
ia ned, and pleasant time will be guaranteed to
everybody.
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For FenneS>ee River.
MONDAY, 23d at IS P. M. POSITIVELY.
. ~ H. SILVER CLOUD, Harry C. Gilbert
M@4kE&A Master. Apply on board, or to j. G..
Dorman 4 Co. Agents.
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For PittSl,slr@.

THIS DAY, 2lst. at 4P. NJ. POSITIVELY,
IT, n EMMA GRAHAM, Hod Knowles,
Master. Apply on board, or to W. s.
'zssssz1s1zA Getty j. c. Donnan, d. Co.. ]. Cunning
am, j. s. R9binson Agents
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1878-11-23
Watching Ones Self.

"When | was a boy" said az
old man, I'VE had a schoolmaster
who had an odd way of catching
idle boys. One day he called out
to us
Boys, l must have closer atten
ton to your books. The first one
thar sees another idle. want biz,
to inform me, and l will attend u
the case
"Ah," thought I TO myself, "thers
is Joe Simmons that l don't like.
Ill watch him and if I zee him
look off his book. I'll tell a"
1t WAS not long before I saw Joe
look of bis book, and Immediately
| informed the master.
Indeed said he, how do you
know be was idle ?"
II saw him." said I.
lyon did q? and were your ,ey 90
on your book when you say him p
WAS caught, and never watched
for idle boys again.
If We are sufficiently watch FIJI
over our own conduct We shsll
have no time to find fanlt With the
conduct of others