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double duty till he gets over this one
rather than have him discharged.
Don't report him, please. There never
was a better-hearted fellow; and if the
old man knows of this spree he'll be out
of job. Many poor fellow that goes
to the bad is more sinned against than
SHINING"
The " old man. thus alluded to was
the gentlemanly superintendent of the
line, and knowing him as / do, could
readily comprehend why it was that it
was well understood among all the en-
ployes that the dissipation of any driver
when on duty would be met with
prompt dismissal should the facts be
known at headquarters
Stage drivers are always generous
with each other. Their life is hard
and responsible one, and often won
der how many letter writers, and maga-
zine and newspaper readers, ever stop
to think of the hardships of these men
in transmitting the mails from post
to post, across the continent. If
there are degrees of exaltation in
the great hereafter, where merit meets
its just reward, faithful stage-drivers
will occupy some very high seats, de-
spite their temptations and falls.-Abi-
gail Scott DuntUay, in chronological
,TO7xr,anL
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WILD OATS,

WILD OATS.
Saw You the field by morning bright,
For human souls to sow Alright
With precious seed?
Saw You the gay young sewers there,
Their careless hands, SO firm and fair
Finging the wild oats everywhere,
Like harmless seed2
Heard you the loud exultant shout.
As gold-hke rain fell rvund about,
Above the seed?
Soft rippling notes from woman's tongue
Made music as she idly sung,
And pearls from spiders tents unstrung,
Amid the seed.
Saw you fair brows wreathed with the vine.
Above soft eyes whose gladsome shine
Gathered their gladness over wine,
As fell the seed.
The while, the sewers footsteps gay
Tro1 down pale blossoms in their way,
And clinging vines went wild astray,
Through springing seed.
Twould grow, neutrality-suspicious. 'twould
Without q harvest at il. top:
See You the reapers nearing night
With troubled faces worn and white,
Dim with remorse and wan with fright?
Yet must they reap.
See You the sickle rise and fall,
Through stalwart grain grown swart and tall,
Mid poison creepers loop and thrall?
Yet must they reap.
The sun is down. the night is nigh,
Gray, solemn clouds o'ercast the sky,
Presaging whirlwind by and by;
Yet must they reap.
Poor faded garlands lie about,
Accusing voices wall and shout,
And faces wronged from graves look out;
Yet must they reap.
From many a furrow gaping there
Rises some disregarded prayer;
20, saddest fruit this earth can beard
Yet must they reap.
Too lateI The reaper falls aghast;
Wild oats have ripened full and fast,
To crush him meath their weight ut last;
The croD is
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SOl's Defects.

A LARGE group of sun spots has re-
Gently appeared upon the solar disc. 1t
is described as long and very deep,
with umbra and penumbra dark and
well defined. These spots are probably
the forerunners of a change in the con-
dition to be anticipated about these
days. The sun has been quiescent for
years; few spots have varied the monot-
ony of his surface, and few flaming
fires have burst beyond the bounds Of
his photosphere. He has been passing
through the minimum epoch of sun
spots, and is now approaching the
maximum of the same phase. No as
tronomer pretends to explain the exact
nature and mission of sun spots, but
the most reliable observers agree that
they appear in the greatest magnitude
and abundance after an interval of
about eleven years, at a period coin
cident with the perihelion of the planet
Jupiter, whose near approach to the
sun stirs up an intense commOtiOn
among the solar fires. As the peri
helion of our brother planet occurs in
September of next year, and the three
outer planets, by a very unusual COM
bination of forces, are doing their best
to help on his malignant purpose, it is
natural to expect unusual cOmmotiOn
among celestial powers for two or three
years to come. just such a condition
of affairs occurred about two thousand
years ago, but the earth safely weaths
cred the gale, and has passed un-
harmed through many terrific ele-
mental experience since. Therefore
sun-spots by the hundreds, tongues of
fire darting in rosy protuberances, brill
liant auroras flashing in response to
solar electricity, and every form of
warning elements which can agitate the
terrestrial atmosphere, are naturally to
be expected about these times. A wise
philosopher will bear up under storms,
as well as rejoice in sunshine, and a
firm faith will trust in the power that
holds the solar system in harmonious
equipoise. Journal.
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A Virginia Ice Mountain.

THE ice mountain of Preston County
is great natural curiosity. We passed
over the Baltimore & Ohio Road on the
22d to Rowlesburg, then by steam
three miles up Cheat River past Vicks-
burg, and came out upon the North
western pike. Following it two miles
west we came to the ice mountain, situ-
ated on the right bank of Flag Run,
one-half mile from the pike. A picnic
party was being held at the base of the
mountain. After refreshing ourselves
with a very cold drink of water from
the Twin Springs, we ascended the
mountain for some distance and ar
rived at the ice field, where we found
Drs. Kemble, West, Shafer and Schoo-
ley contemplating the wonder. Also a
newspaper man or two taking in the
situation.
1t is claimed that the ice mountain
was discovered by some soldiers in the
spring of 1861. Its discovery was after
ward reported again, but persons sup
posed the discoverer was only trying to
hoax some one into making fruitless
trip into the mountain. No credence
was given to the story until lately, when
responsible parties visited the desig-
mated locality of its existence, and re-
ported its actual discovery. On the
north side of the mountain, about a
quarter of an acre is covered with a
mass of loose, unstratified rock, none of
| which are of any considerable size.
All was covered with a heavy mass of
moss, which now is all torn off. No
trees grow upon it, only here and there
| a few small bushes. Removing the
loose rock, ice is discovered in small
| nina
ty degrees in the sun, eighty degrees
in the shade and forty-eight degrees
when placed in the rocks, on the ice in
their crevices. A cold air is present in
the crevices, but no strong freezing cur
rents as reported. Hundreds have
visited it. The rocks are torn up and
the ice is only obtained now by going
down some little depth in the rocks.
We would suppose from observation
that the mountain is mostly a vast heap
of rock, a portion of whose west side is
more broken and loose than the rest.
The porous nature of this portion would
admit through its moss covering con-
| siderable amount of water, infiltrating
between the stone, would form ice in
Just the manner we find it. The ice
thus formed would be protected from
all external temperature by the non
conducting properties of the vast sur
rounding mass of rock. The ice
mountain, we would suppose, is moth
ing but huge natural stone refriger-
| ator.
The common refrigerator depends
for its preservation of ice upon the
good non-conducting materials of its
sides. So the ice mountain but natu'
rally, though wonderfully, preserves,
permanently, its ice, by the vast mass
of rock-good non-conducting material
which forms its sides.
An ice mountain, similar in a good
many respects to this one, is in Hamp-
shire County, On North River, a few
miles east of Romney. Divesting the
Preston County ice mountain Of its
marvellous character that exaggerated
accounts have given it, it stands a won
derful, but plainly possible result oi
natural laws.-Cor. Wheeling Register.
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a,umnort.nt Geologfc.I Fact.

Geology has shown us that Nature accom-
plishes her greatest revolutions in the earth's
surface conformation slo,oly. Every year the
river makes its channel deeper, the glacier
wears a deeper gorge in the Alpine rock and
the ocean tide deposits the sand It has ,1a crIm-
We note the earthquake and the devastating
hurricane; but these changes are SO gradual
man seldom ob.erves them until the channel
has become overhanging cliffs, or mountain
has disappeared before the icy stream, OF the
ocean has given us Florida. Thus it is In
disease. Our attention is attracted by acute
diseases, as fevers, cholera, etc, while chronic
diseases (ofJen the most dangerous in result),
being slow in their development, are seldom
noticed until they have made an almost inef-
faceable impression upon the system Per
sons believing themselves comparatively
healthful are ofttimes the victims of these
diseases, and only become aware of their
presence when relief is almost impossible.
Diseases of the liver and stomach are the
commonest of these chronic affections. DR..
Pieree's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleas
and Purgative Pellets are never-failing rem
edies for these diseases. They produce q
healthful secretion of the bile, prevent indi-
gestion by regulating the bowels, and impart
q vigorous tone to the whole system.
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aOLL0WIY'S OINTMENT!

Possessed of this remedy, every man may
be his own doctor. 1t may be rubbed into
the system so as 10 reach anJ internal COM
plant; by these means IL cures sores or ul-
Gers In the throat, stomach, liver, spine, or
other parts. It is an infallible remedy for
bad legs, bad breasts, contracted or stiff
joints. gout, rheumatism and all skin dis
eases.
the signature Of j. HArDocK. agent for the United
6tafes surrounds each box Of Pills and Ointment.
Boxes at 25 cents 81 cents, and 81 each.
There IL considerable saving by taking the larger
HOLLOWAY CO.. New York
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-Old Mrs Cuir savs sbe has alwa,

Old Mrs. CUR says she has always
noticed that in the summer time when
it is not needed the sun is always as hot
as an oven, while in the winter, when
a warm sun would be very agreeable,
it is always as cold as an icehouse. We
have noticed this, too. 1t must be the
fault of the almanac makers.-Norris-
toUu Herald
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"A natural thermometer: Doctor

"A natural thermometer: Doctor
"Bathe with great care, and don't fail to
test the bath with the thermometer"
Nurse" Sure, phwat wud ei be afther
doin' wild a thermometer If the baby
(bless himD comes out blue, sure, the
wather's too cold; and if the baby
(bless himD comes out red, sure, the
wather's too hot. Go away wild yer
thermometer, docther, dearr'-PucE.
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1t has been calculated that if a. sim
gle grain of wheat produces fifty grains
in one years growth, and these and
succeeding crops be planted and yield
proportionately, the produce of twelve
years would suffice to supply all the in
habitants of the earth for lifetime.
In twelve years the single grain will
have multi piled itself 244, 140, ,625, ,OOO,-
600 times.
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Appearances are often deceiving.
The man with the biggest nose is not
always the greatest blower. The truth
of this axiom, like many others, is all
in horn.-Hdckensdck Republican.
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THE cordial reception that DR.. T. Wilhoft's
Anti Periodic or Fever and Ague Tonic has
received at the hands of the medical profess
sion in Louisiana certainly proves that it is
an excellent remedy, and that the compost
Wheelock, Finlay & Co., Of New Orleans, is
indorsed by them. Against Chills and Fever,
Dumb Chills and enlarged spleen there is no
better remedy in the world. For sale by all
Druggists
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"A dollar saved is worth two bor-
rowed. Whitehall Times. Think SOP
Try to pay two borrowed dollars with
one saved and see.-PdterSon Press.
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SMITH g. CURrIss, Of the Cleveland. Ohio,
Coffee and Spice Mills, are making their
famous Orient Coffee a household word every
where. The demand for it is great, as it is
the best made. Your grocer will supply 1t.
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Dr. CLARK johnson having associated himself with Mr.
Edwin Eastman, escaped captive, long slave TO
Wakametkla, the medicine man Of the COmanche1. h
now prepared lend his aid In the Of tho
wonderful remedy Of that tribe
The experience Of Mr. Eastman being similar to that
Of Mrs. Chas. Jones and son. Of Washington County
Iowa. account Of whose SuferingS were thrtlllDgU
narrated in the Ne,D York Herald Of Dec 18th, 1875
the facts of which widely known. and 80 nearly
parallel that but little mention of Mr. EastmanS
Herie9ees will be given here They are. hoEeyer pub
and Nine Years Among the C0manches and Apachce,s
Of which mention will be made hereafter. Suffice it to
compelled to gather the roots gums, baris herbs
and berries Of which Wakametklap medicine was
made, and Is still prepared to provide the SAME ma
terals the successful Introduction Of the medicine
to the word and assures the public that the remedy
the same now - when WakametklA compelled him -
max n
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"A floating debt is certain in time to
sink any enterprise.
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NEW CAsIHLx Clark County. Ohio. Feos 2 1874
Dear Sfr-I ind your Indian Bl0o3 SyEuR
very good medfcine IL has cured me o. me Backacho
which had for years and have not been troubled With
Il since took your medicine MAbX = NOLERY.
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Kidney Complajnt.

NOBNAI&Ks Huron Souuy, OnrA
Dear S6CI WD great sufferer fTom Liver Complaint
until commenced using the lnAtaa 1loSA
syrup, which effectuAlly cured me. MY Wtf4 who
hss been troubled with Nervous Convulsons and t1t4
has also been gresty benefited By your yalpnSle Sy
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Best Medicine Ever Used.

MOSCOW, ClermoEt County, Ohio.
Dear Sfr-1was Amicted with Nervous Disorder and
Sore Eyes; short trial Of your Indian Blood
8yrUp did me more good than all the other medicines
had ever taken, and recommend It 70 all similarly
Anitcted. JOHN w. HOOD
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For the Stomach and Bowels.

pHAxBBuRe Delaware Co. Ohio. March 81, 1879
Dear Strive have been using your Indian BLOOD
syrup and are satisfied that 1t II . medicine which
relied upon for tonng the Stomach and Regulat-
ing the Bowels We have used IL In family since
Last fall and been greatly benefited By its Ise
We do not hesitate to recommend IL to the public
Ruod and safe medicine. ABRAHAM HALL.
MRS. MARY A. HALL
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Cuuv Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
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pe.t Medicine ! Have Ever Used.

NORTH WEST, Williams Co, Ohio, Dec %, 1878
Dear Sir-I was taken sick Last July and had been
feeling very badly for more than before heard
Of your wonderful Indian Blood syrup, and Of
tho cures effected By il and1 determined 70
gtve IL trial So procured bottle and am happy
% say that IL cured mel sound and well. Il v
th0 best medicine ever used w. H. FORSTER.
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NeuraIola Of the Stomach.

VIENNA TTumbun Co, Ohio, Sept IL, 1877
Dear SJr.-I wish say to you and the public that
having used your truly wonderful Indian blood
0yrup. I dnd it be . most valuable Family Afedi-
Gina Il has cured Of Neuralgia in StOmach and
also greatly benefited me otherwise being troubled with
Chronic Rheumattsm J. p. RARKER.
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Costlveness and Plies.


Dear Sir[Iwaa in very poor health for . long tina
being severely troubled with Coftveness and Piee;
sometimes iwould be ve stx days without PASSAGE
took some Of your Indian Blood syrup ana m
. ashort time Twas eHectually cured: ..sv
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Best Nedicine Eyer Used.

LOGAN, Hooking County, Ohio.
Dear SfrII have used three small bottles Of your
Indian Blood Syrup and 1t has done me more
rood than nifty dollars worth Of other remedies pro-
aOunce Il without doubt the best medicine In use.
II. MEI.DRM
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Kidney Complaint.

vNroN STA, Vlnton County, Ohio. Nay u, 1873
Dear SirI was troubled with Kidney Disease for
several years and advised % ty your celebrated
Indian Blood Syrup, which did, and feel that
have been greatly benefited l would recommend y
highly to all suffering with that disease
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Best Medicine Ever Used.

RDaYvuLE CORNERS. Henry Co, Ohio Apl 22. 1874 :
Dear StrGI was very sick, and used some Of yo1f
Indian Blood syrup and IL has greatly benented
me, and I am now able TO attend 70 my business.
would recommend this valuable medicine In all cASee
of Disease Laneness and Sores My little daughter had
the Chills and Fever and the syrup gave her imms-
date relief JOSEPH NEWELL
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BIoatIna Of the Stomach Cured.

CHILICOTHE, Ross County, Ohio.
b =. Stout writes that he has been troubled with
this disease such extent that he could scarcely
deep. Two bottles cured him and he nov feels like
new man
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lug dL ncu Dluh uduu EdiScu Iuc
color for a month or more, and grub
got low, and winter came on, and we
weathered it through on mule straight,
which isn't very palatable dish, but
all things considered is better than
nothing, by a long odds.
II wasn't lucky as a miner; 1 wasn't
lucky as a marrying man; l wasn't
lucky as q hay farmer, and I've never
succeeded yet at anything but driving
stage. Everybody strikes their level
sometime, and I've hit mine at last"
"You must have encountered many
embarrassing vicissitudes before you
settled in this niche," said l.
"Well, I'd say 1 had. Sam and l
got through the winter by the very skin
of our teeth. 1 had four mules and
sixteen horses left, for I'd been q pack
er till the process proved too slow, then
l went a-prospecting and reached q
slower gait than ever. and so .! said to
Sam, Suppose we go down into the
Nokolume Flat and take a hay ranch.
There's money in it, and we'll herd the
Indians and their horses off the wild
grass till it natures and then We'll get
Greasers and Kanakas to harvest it; and
Wen have the mules and horses to pack
it through to Downieville when it's
baled. and then we'n make some
money
"Sam agreed, and sold my two best
American horses and bought grub, and
hired the Greasers. and we guarded the
hay, and when moving time came
worked with the rest of 'em, day and
night. I was ragged and bronzed and
dirty as ever you see a fellow, but I
looked forward to clean profits and q
billed shirt in the fall, and so stood it.
The hay was all cut and cured, and the
men were baling it and waiting to be
paid off when we'd make some sales
after the first pack train of it would be
sold in Downieville, and had been of
to a rancherie for more grub. 1t al
ways costs like the very dickens to feed
Greasers, you know"
1 did not know, but wisely concealed
my ignorance.
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Fashion Notes.

Ostrich feathers are extensively used
for trimming on any of the newest
Partisan costumes.
Black velvet bags, beautifully en-
broidered and mounted in sterling sill
yer, continue to rage.
Ungloved hands are fashionable
among gentlemen even upon occasions
when full dress is essential.
Close fitting waists prevail, the closer
the better, we believe. 1t is q fashion
unjustly attributed to the Greeks.
Those cottage bonnets made of felt
are not susceptible of too much trim
ming, but this is fact every woman is
not yet fully convinced of.
Nothing is handsomer, more genteel
or more generally suitable and appro.
pirate than good quality of good black
silk stylishly made up.
Gold braid is more or less used for
trimming, and on some garments, ju-
diciously put on, is certainly effective,
but too much recalls the circus.
Little women in those long, fur lined
cloaks, look exceedingly funny, and
provoke any quantity Of absurd remarks
which they sometimes hear.
To tim sealskin sacque with fur
seems like crowding the mourners,
treading on the heels of the pail bear
ers, or heaping on the stylish agony.
A profuse display of white skirts in
the street can only be regarded as vul-
gar, and the more richly trimmed the
skirt the more vulgar the exhibition.
Entire costumes of black, dark-blue,
green or wine. colored velvet are the
acme Of elegance and style. To be thus
attired everything should correspond
Waistcoats, better known as vests, are
still in high favor among the ladies'.
Prudent modistes always make them SO
the demoselles can pull down their
vests!
Young girls party dresses run heav-
lily on India muslins, tut e and tarlatan
this year. There is a sweet-sixteen
simplicity dodge about this that is very
refreshing.
Since Nilsson has in Pa, is carried the
masculine style of dress to the extreme,
there is no knowing what will be the
character of feminine attire next spring
and summer.
Turnover collars and deep outside
cuffs now worn by the lalies give them
the appearance of London housemaid.
All that is lacking to complete the pic
ture is the white cap.
Bangles are seen now and then, and
heard, too, but they are not worn as
generally as they were few months
ago, for the reason that they became
$50 awfully common, you know"
In wraps, the ulster and double
breasted coat are as much worn by
ladies as by gentlemen, but the feelings
created by the appearances of female
in an ulster, and wearing an Alpine or
Derby hat, are the kind that take ex
preston in Language that is plain. -
Ye,c York Nail.