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Intellect IN Brutes.

Mr.. A. Petrie writes: In my own fam
lily we had a tabby cat who, when turned
out, would let herself in at another door,
by climbing up some list nailed around
it, then pushing up the click-latch, push
ing the door, with herself hanging on it,
away from the post, SO as to prevent the
latch falling back in its place, and then
dropping down and walking back to the
fire. l knew Skyererrier dog who, be-
ing told to carry a tishing-rod, carefully
experimental along its length, to find
its center of gravity, then carried it on
till its master came to a morrow path
through wood. Here Skye considered,
dropped the rod, took it by the end. and
dragged it under him lengthwise till the
open road was gained, when he took the
rod by the center of gravity again and
went on. This could not be a COPY of
human actions, but the result of ORIGINAL
reasoning"
Mr.. Henry Cecil gives the following
on the authority Of the late Mr.. Dawes,
the astronomer: "Being busy in his gar
den, and having large bunch of KEYS in
his Land, he gave to retriever to
hold for him till he was at liberty.
Going into tho house soon after he
forgot to reclaim the keys. The remem-
brance of what he had done with them
only returned to him when he required
to use them in the evening. He then re-
called that he had given them to the dog,
and forgotten to take them again. Call.
ing him, and looking imprsssively in his
face, he said: MY keys! fetch me my
keys The dog looked wistful and puz-
zled for moment, and then bounded oft
to the garden, his master following. He
went straight to the root of an apple
tree, scratched up the keys, and brought
them. May we not fairly put into words
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The Foreign Demand for Rich Amer
lean Wives.

A Foreign correspondent says: II re-
member gentleman connected with the
american Register of Paris once showing
me letter that had been sent to the Of
flee by a French nobieman, or, more cor
rectly speaking, by person sporting a
grand title, in which the writer desires to
know whether Mr.. Vanderbilt had any
unmarried daughters, and, if so, how
many, and whether the late Mr.. A. T.
Stewart left any family, ETC.. etc. In seek
ing this information the nobleman EVIL
IDENTIFY meditated speculation, not to say
adventure, and was probably turning the
matter over in his mind as to whether it
would pay to embark for the United
States OF America and 'go for the daugh-
tiers provided they had any of the afore-
said millionaires. My friend Of the
american Register being family man,
with one fair daughter and of incorrupti-
bic principles w1thal, did not deign to
answer the foreign noblcman's inquiries,
but left him to seek his information else
where. This nobleman did not even en-
close stamped envelope for reply to
his precious mlssive, and the inference
was that he was a very needy, seedy
specimen of continental aristocracy"
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the dogs train Of reasoning thus: my
master has given me these keys to hold
he has forgotten them; I can not carry
them all day, but must put them in
safety where can find them again." Mr..
II. Howson sends us the story Of terrier
like dog of no particular breed, named
Uglymug, who had poodle for CON-
panion. Whenever UglymuK saw signs
Of family meal being laid out, he in
weighed the poodle into labyrinthlne
shrubbery under pretense Of seeking for
rats, and when the latter was fairly in
tent on its game. Uglymug sneaked
back to enjoy all by himself what he
could get from the family table.
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Married Without Shoes,

About twenty years ago young fellow
named johnson, in the wilds of the Cheat
Mountains, in West Virginia. made up
his mind to be married.
"But you have not a penny" remon-
strated his friends.
Il have my hands. A man was given
two handsome to scratch for himself,
the other for wife," he said.
On the day Of the wedding, johnson
appeared in a whole coat and trowsers,
but barefooted.
"This is hardly decent" said the clergy
man. II will lend you a pair of shoes. -
"No," said johnson; "when can buy
shoes | will wear them not before
And he stood up to be married without
any thought of his feet.
The same sturdy directness showed it.
self in bis future course. What he had
not money to pay for he did without.
He hired himself to farmer for years
work. With the money be saved he
bought couple of acres IF timber-land
and pair of sheep. built himself hut;
and went to work on his ground.
His sheep increased. As time flew by
nC DOuSAt uAOAC, tACA llC HOIu OI1 ClC
cheaper kinds. and invested in South.
down and French Merino. His ncighbors
tried by turas raising cattle, horses, or
gave their attention to experimental
farming.
johnson, having once found out that
sheep-raising in his district brought a
handsome profit, stuck to it. He had
that shrewdness in seeing the best way,
and that dogged persistence in following
it, which are the surest elements Of sue.
cess.
Stock-buyers from the Eastern markets
found that Johnsou's tleeces were the
finest and his mutton the sweetest on the
Cheat. He never allowed their reputa.
ton to fall-the end of which course is,
that the man who married barefooted is
now worth large property.
The story is an absolutely true one
and may point moral for the hordes Of
stout, sble-bodied men who crowd the
cities complaining that they must starve
! for want Of work.
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Heroes in journalism.

Memphis presents fresh example OF
the faithfulness of the Journalist. The
city is literally dead, there is positively
nothing in the way of business, yet the
papers appear as regularly as ever, and
it has, of course, never occurred to sus-
pend publication, and, like the mer-
chants of the place, close their establish
ments. Certainly they 60 on at loss,
for all the scources of their profits are
shut. The newspaper is ever the last to
succumb. II its Office burn down, it is
out next morning with "a full account of
the confagration." The fires which de-
stroyed Chicago and Boston only scorch-
ed the newspaperthough their buildings
were laid low. The war record Of the
Memphis ApManche cannot be forgotten
how it carried its presses from point to
point as the Union armies advanced, and
printed its edition everywhere and any
where, but always somewhere. The re-
ligion Of the journalist is his trade. To
him it is sin to fly from his desk at the
appearance OF danger. Like the General
at the head of his army he would be for
ever disgraced in his own eyes if the en-
envy, coming in what shape it might,
did not find him in command. The in.
come of the Memphis editor stops, but
his expenses do not. He fights for 9th.
ers and pays for the privilege. He urg-
es courage. He is SO little frightened Of
Yellow Jack that he takes him by the
buttonhole and laughs with him. He
tells his afflicted citizens never to lose
hope. He Sits out the truth from
the wild stories flying about, and could
be great deal worse than they are. He
points gleefully to the future, and de-
clares that Memphis must and will recov-
er her old time prosperity. Imagine, if
you can, Memphis in this hour of its sore
trial without its press. TIL nix of the
ravages OF the dread visitor, unrecorded,
with only the alarmed people to tell one
another who still lived with the whole
world silent, with no word of encourage.
ment to reach the public ear.-Phitodel'
phia Times.
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SONG.
EY c, G, srARKwFATHER.

Do l love thee! oh, my darling.
Ask my throbbing heart!
AJAX the springs Of tender feeling
Where the tear.drops start
Do l love thee? Let me answer
In long caress
Do love thee? Hear me whisper:
"Love thee, darling? Yes"
Do love thee? Ask the morning
II it loves the sun,
Ask the nightingale a-calling,
When the day is done,
II it loves to ease the passion
OF its burning breast!
Ask the child if on its mothers
Heart 1t loves to rest.
More than lilies love the water,
More than streams the sea,
More than dew-drops love the roses,
Darling, Hove thee
Love thee truly, love thee fondly,
Love thee sad or gay,
Love thee? Yes! Ill love thee, sweet,
Forever and dayl
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MORTALITY,

How do the roses die? ...1, 90.
Do their leaves fall together,
Thrown down and scattered by the sky
OF angry weather..
No-the sad thunder.stroke
O'ersweeps their lowly bower;
The storm that tramples on the oak
Relents above the flower.
No violence makes them Krieve,
No wrath hath done them wrong,
When with sad secrecy they leave
The branch to which they chung.
They yield them, one by one,
To the light breeze and shower
To the soft dew, cool shade, bright sun,
Time and the hour.
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Daughters, wives ana SlolIlerx.

0HW&HtCTHS VIVtB H1kU NXOGU6EH.
DIR. ANARCHISTS UTERINE CATHOL1CON will
positivev cure Female Weakness such Us Falling of
Whites, Chronic aammation or Liberation
of the Womb. Incidental Hemorrhage or Flooding
Painful. Suppressed and Irregular Menstrua alton &C.
An old and reliable remedy. Send postal card for
pamphlet with treatment, cures and certificates from
physicians and patients to HOWARTH ABALLARD,
UTICA, NJ Y. Sold by all druggists 81 80 Der bottle,
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A pretty girl tout West" told her beau
that she was a mind reader. "You don't
say sop he exclaimed. Can YOU read
what's IN my mind2" eyes," said she,
"you have it in your mind to ask me to
be your wife, but your just little scared
at the idea." Their wedding cards are
out.
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In DIstricts Formerly Rav.xca

By fever and ague, immunity from the dread
ed scourge is enjoyed by those who have rem
dered their systems malaria proof with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the best preventative
and remedy. Quinine cannot compare with
1t in efficacy, and is anything but safe. Physi
clans commend the Bitters for its remedial
and resuscitating properties and the closest
analysis reveals nothing in the composition of
deleterious nature. It does not deterioratc,
is an agreeable cordial as we'll as q potent
medicine, and when mixed with brackish or
unwholesome water ncutralizes its hurtful
properties. The denizens of malarious locali-
ties, not only in the United States, but the
tropics, regard it as an invaluable protection,
and in hosts Of families it is kept constantly
on hand. As the tide Of emigration spreads
farther westward, the demand for it among
those compelled to encounter the vicissitudes
of climate constantly increase
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climate, constantlY increase.

Your attention is called to the advertise
ment Of Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, Of Washing.
ton, New Jersey Mayor Reatty's celebrated
Pianos and Organs are go well known through
out the civilized world that they require NJ
word of commentator from us. Lowest
prices, superior workmanship and complete
satisfaction have brought this house promi-
nently forward, until to-day he stands the
only man In his trade who dares to ship his
instruments on test trial, and II unsatisfactory,
refunds not only the price but all freight paid.
No fairer offer can ever be made or even sug-
gestea. His sales now are very large, and
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eff you don't quiet that dogs noise of
nights, Ill" "Well, what'll you do?'
was the impudent inquiry. "Why, I'll
8 t. ahtot say, I'll disembark him."
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Baby Saved.

We are so thankful to say that our baby
was permanently cured Of dangerous
and protracted irregularity of the bowels
by the use of Hop Bitters by its mother,
which at the same time restored her to
perfect health and strength.-Butalo
Ern%les
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DO q Favor to a Sick Friend.

DO q Favor to Sick Friend.
If you have friend suffering from any
disorder of the Kidneys send them pack.
age OF Kidney-Wort, and you will make
them happy. Its great tonic power is
especially directed to these diseases, and
it quickly relieves the distress and cures
the disease. Have YOU tried it,
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Best organs are certainly cheapest when the
price is not much more than those of very poor
organs. Mason & Hamlin Organs are sold at
all prices which are not much more than those
OF inferior organs. See advertisement
Walking made easy with Lyons Patent Heel
Stiftners They keep your boots and shoes
straight, and make them easy to your feet
Don't use any but c. Gilbert's Starches.
CEtW Jatksons Pest Sweet NAVY Tob :,
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when it is taken into conside ration that few
years ago he was only poor plough-boy, it
must be evident to every reader that Mayor
Beatty Is the pOssesor of rare talents in his
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<4MAGIC MOTHER GOOSE

Just Published-A wonderful book for C;i!-
dren, being he old fashioned MOTHER GOOSE hE1o-
DIES with MAGICAL CHANGES. Printed in Colors
with folding Pictures Six different books in Dc per
covers Price q cents each Also all six books
bound In one volume, cloth. Price ST. 90 Sold at
every toy and bookstore
g. W.CARLET0N 4 CO. Pnnlishars n y Cir
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Cure for Cough or Cold.-As soon as there
is the slightest uneasiness of the Chest, with
difficulty of breathing, or indication OF Cough,
take during the day few browns Bronchial
TrOches" q cts hox
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There was great wonder and great
flutter of excitement over the failure Of
Edward Dale-a failure bringing dismay
to more than one heart and home, but he
escaped the censure of the many, for
there was the record of An almost munifi-
cent iberality, conspicuous Devotion
and thought to the best interests of the
Church and society, alike attesting to the
singleness and purity of his purposes.
"Poor Mr.. Dale!" was the general
comment. "How mysterious are the dis
pensations of providence! How strange
the Lord does not protect his ownl Yet
with what beautiful humility does no
bear his burdens; and how cold and IN
sympathetic and far from humble has his
wife seemed through 1t all."-PARadsl-
phiD zImss.
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Perfect Purity is restored to the circulation
when contaminated, If Scovills Blood and
Liver Syrup is taken. Scrofulous, syphilitic
and mercurial disorders are completely van
pushed by it, persistence in the use of the
remedy being alone required to accomplish a
cure. Eruptions of all kinds, sores, chronic
rheumatism, govt, liver complaint and goitre
vie to its remedial action, and it not only
puri6es the blood but yitalizes the system
Sold by all druggists,
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WIT AND HUMOR.
MY aRANDFATHER's PL,

MY GRANDPARENTS PLUG HAT.
This hat, that here hold, is made of slken eioth
And bought II some sixty years ago;
It's true it's somewhat banged, and home for the
moth,
Yet love 1t more the older that we grow.
It's dressed me since my prime-quite stylish at
that time
Hence it-ne'er-shall-cover another head
side cocoanut mine.
Chorus. SIXTY years only covering
My head, my head
And DER its few hairs hoveriilg
Closely, closely,
And it-ne'er-shall-cover anoths head
Beside cocoanut mine.
This hats shared all my joys wherever might be,
Out riding, at the opera or the ball;
At oyster suppers, too, 1t always was with me
That is, upon he hiatt rack in the hall.
It's felt the silken curls of fair and Lovely girls,
While yachting afternoons upon the Rhine,
And observation-disclosures another head
Beside cocoanut mine.
Chorus.
This hats been in the war, and also slept in peace,
And through all stood ever by its side;
Every day of our lives love II does increase,
And to-day it's my only JOY and pride.
Toge Their, death we'll meet-I and my plug hat
sweet
For both to die at once is my design,
Cause it--neer--hall-cover another head
Beside cocoanut mine.
Chorus.
BLOOMINGTON, III. C.L. MARION.
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Palestine Pottery.

The Biblical descriptions of pottery
are singularly applicative to the present
process of manufacture. Now, in this
nineteenth century, the potter sits at
his frame and turns the wheel with his
foot. Or, as we read in the Apocrypha !:
$50 doth the potter, sitting at his work
and turning the wheel about with his
feet: he fashioneth the clay with his
arm" The potter had a heap of the
prepared clay near him, and pot of
water by his side. Taking lump in
his hand, he placed it on the top of the
wheel, which revolves horizontally, and
smoothed it into low cone, like the
upper END of sugar-loaf; then, thrust
ing his thumb into the top of it, he
opened hole down through the center,
and this he constantly widened by press
ing the edges of the revolving cone be-
tween his hands. AS it enlarged and
became thinner, he gave it whatever
shape he pleased, with the utmost ease
and expedition.
It is evident, from numerous express
sions in the Bible, that the potter's YES
sci was the synonym of utter fragility I;
and to say, as David does, that lions
King would dash his enemies in pieces
like q potter's vessel was to threaten
with rlinous and remediless destruc-
ton.
We. who are accustomed to strong
stoneware of considerable value, can
scarcely appreciate some of these Bib
lical references, but for Palestine they
are still as appropriate and forcible as
ever. Arab jars are 30 thin and frail
that they are literally dashed to shivers
by the slightest stroke. Water jars are
often broken by merely putting them
down upon the floor; and the servant
frequently returns from the fountain
empty handed, having had all his jars
smashed to atoms by some irregular be-
havior of the donkey.-Hayper's Maya
zine
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-11-28

The legal deviation from the stand
ard weight of the gold dollar being one
quarter of grain, it will continue CUR
rent until reduced in weight below
25 55-100 grains. All double eagles
which have not been artifcially re-
duced in weight will be found within
the limit of natural abrasion allowed by
law. The same rule will apply to eagles
coined since 1845, half-eagles coined
since 1855, and quarter eagles coined
since 1860.
The double eagle should continue
current for fifty years from the date of
coinage; the eagle for thirty-five years !;
the half-eagle for twenty years; and the
three-dollar piece and quarter-eagle at
least fifteen years. The deviation from
standard weight of one-quarter of a
grain allowed by law in the coinage of
the gold dollar exceeds the legal limit of
wear by nearly one-eighth of a grain.
All pieces of this denomination coined
since 1860 will be found within the
legal tolerance, if not fraudulently re-
duced in weight.
These periods are estimated for coins
when they constitute part of the cir
culating medium, or are frequently
transferred in treasury and customs
transactions. In this country, as in
England, there is no least current
weight" for silver coins fixed by law or
treasury regulations. The natural
abrasion of silver coins is not so great
as generally supposed. 1t is expected
that fully fifty years will elapse before
the coins issued under laws passed
within the last five years will need rem
ovation. Careful observation and ex-
periments in this country show the
average loss from natural abrasion of
the whole body of silver currency, when
in actual circulation, to be about l per
cent. in twelve years, the smaller coins,
quarter-dollars and dimes, showing a
greater percentage of loss than half
dollars or dollars.
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The Chicago Stock Yards.

In report on the treatment of live
stock on the railways, made by Mr..
Zadok Street, to the American Humane
Association, ut its recent meeting, we
find the following facts relative to the
great Stock Yards at Chicago. These
are the most extensive in America,
probably in the world. They have.
1000 cattle pens, 1900 hog and sheep
pens, and stablng for 1000 horses.
Fifteen hundred cars of stock can be
unloaded and cared for daily. The
system of railroads extending into diff
ferent paris of the Western States,
thousands of miles, center there. They
occupy $50 acres of land and cost
nearly S5,0OO,000. Their repairs cost
about $780, 900 annually, and it requires
700 men constantly employed in and
about the yards to do the work required.
They will accommodate about 10000
cattle, 10000 hogs, 5000 sheep and
1000 horses at one time. The pens
for hogs and sheep are covered; those
for cattle are not covered.
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JEREMY GREEN.
His Adventures I'm the City
by HATTIE X. s. CREssY.

by HATTIE K. s. CREssY
Jeremy Green left the potato field
'Just quarter before IL by the sun, and
went Ia to dinner. Instead of resorting
to the weed" as solace for WEAKNESS,
he devoted his spare time to the Weekly
Narrator, the only newspaper he ever
took. AS he was porting over its con-
stents that eventful noon he all at once
peaped about three feet in the air, and
I'm his descent brought down his fist
with such force on the table that he
overturned huge pan of soup that his
mother had prepared for dinner, be-
side breaking few dishes.
What is the boy about?" fairly
Numbered the father.
He has split the soup, broke the blue
platter, and, dear me, J don't know
what else" replied his mother in q
.calm, though vexed tone.
Jeremy's next sensation was that of
AN s6ectionate caress from the lash of
an immense horse-whip. This was the
first appeal for good behavior he had
received from his pa in four or five
years. For a moment he looked saw
agely at the old gentleman, and thought
of hls own superiority of strength, but
soon queiled his pugilistic desires and
sat down again to the Narrator, or
rather to the advertisement that so
elated him. 1t was call for agents.
Ten dollars day guaranteed, etc. For
particulars, Roy e. Co., No. 8 Village
avenue, A, N. Y, were to be con-
suited. Jeremy had always been con-
fined to the farm, and, feeling tired of
il, considered this chance for him, so
he resolved at once to give the business
a trial.
He planted potatoes all the after
noon, keeping one or two rows ahead
of his father, and MIXED the COWS as
usual that night, but the next morning,
before daylight, he was on the way to
the city. About noon of the same
day he entered the village of Smythe-