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A Correction by Congressman
FRYE.
TO the Editor Of tie Portland Press:

TO the Editor Of tie Portland Press:
saw to-day in your paper for the first time,
a report of my remarks at Lewiston, copied.
suppose, from the Journal, in relation to the
United States loans of 1850 am made to say
"millions'' when 1 said or ought to have said
thousands. The correct statement taken
from the books of the Treasury is as follows;
Loans of 1860:
5000, per cent; 1900, Sper cent. $685.
600, 81 per cent; $4,000, 81 per cent. 500, 900,
9per cent; $4,000 81 per cent; 100000 %
per cent; $1,000, 9f per cent; ,O27 900, 10
per cent; S266,0OO, 104 per cent; S623,OOO, 10l
per cent; $1,367 900, 10a per cent, S1,422,7W
at IL per cent, and 81, $4,000 at 10 per cent.
Again, 1 am made to say that the 4OO,OOO,O00
of greenbacks would buy 100000 less gold
than the first $50, ,000,0 600 issued. | said seven
millions less Respectfully,
WIN. p. FRYE.
July 80, 1879.
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County Convention.

The Republicans of the several towns i'll Cumber-
land County are requested to send delegates to a
convention to be held in Reception Hall, City Build
ing, Portland, THURSDAY, July 81, 1879, at 10
o'clock NJ, to nominate candidates for the follow
ing offices, to wit: -Four Senator's Judge of Probate,
Register of Probate, County Attorney, County Treas
urer and County Commissioner, and to act on any
other business that may properly come before the
Convention.
The basis of representation will be one delegate
for each city or town in the County and addition
al delegate for every sixty votes cast for Seden Con-
for Governor in 1878. A fraction of thirty five
votes will be entitled to delegate,
Under this apportionment each city and town will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30

The honest stand taken by the Belfast
Journal is approved by many of its old
Democratic supporters. In its latest issue
the Journal says:
The Age says the Journal will have no fol-
lowing of hard money Democrats. 1t is sadly
deluding itself. We have before us a letter
enclosing the subscription of an old Democratic
patron OF the journal, who says he wants the
paper to continue, and that he shall vote for
Davis. Another hard money Democrat, who
lives in Penobscot county, in remitting his
own subscription, sends the names of two
others, and adds Like myself, they will vote
for Davis" In Belfast, we have the addresses
OF quite number of Democrats, who are dis
gusted with the humiliation of the party posi-
ton, and will give their votes for Mr.. Davis.
There is quiet but strong determination ON the
part of self-respecting Democrats that they
cannot be used as Greenback foot ball, to be
kicked hither and thither. 1t does not all find
expression so emphatic, but it will be heard
from in September.
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Profit Upon the Circulation of the
National Banks.

The Comptroller of the Currency has made
a statement which shows that the whole
amount of interest received by the National
banks upon bonds deposited as security for cir
culation was on July 1, S16,912,736. If from
this amount be deducted 10 per cent. (S1,691,-
273) which is the interest upon that portion of
the bonds on which the banks receive no circu-
lation, and also the per cent. tax upon circu-
lation (S3,1SS, 29S, or total of Si,S7956I),
there viii remain. Sl2 ,O33, liz, which is the net
amount OF interest received by the banks upon
80 per cent of the bonds deposited as security
for their circulating notes. The National
banks now hold about $20,00O,0O OF ten-forty
bonds. If these are converted into per cents
the net amount of interest received by the
banks on the 1st of August will be S11, 176,907
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Higgins, of Lewiston, desperate who muir
dered and robbed a man some four wears AGO.
and who was considered mighty lucky to get
off with a sentence of nine years in State Pris-
on, has been pardoned-for what reason we are
unable to imagine unless to make room for the
murderers who are accumulating in every Jail
tn the State; and we believe it would be bet
ter plan to thin their ranks by dozen or two
executions. Higgins came at once to this city
and showed his appreciation of the Governor S
clemency by passing his first night of liberty at
one OF the vilest dens on the Point.-Rockland
Opinion.
THE pardon was granted, bear in mind,
by Democratic Governor and Demntion-
al Council. Behold the progress made in
State reform!
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q :s,aiss ,,ls.z
VALUABLE aTEUTEEs. ss
Is yoi ere sGFeyt'f froInpoor health, Ia lgus.l-
iDg On bed OF sickness Sstaae cheer, for
Her fsisterssSgVili Cure YGu.
II yo1i are q minister Hand have oycrtaycf your-
self with your pastoral dusdties ;or mother, worn
out with care and work, orif you simply aing
il you feel weak andMdispirited, without clear
ly knowing why, ~
Hop Rittcrs ilrRes,crc You,
If vou are a man of bus Illness. weakened bv the
AN Of your eVerydayMduttcs; or q man of let
LIS, toiling over youIfamidnight work,
Hop Biffcrs wiliBStrengthen Won.
u you are young, andEsuffering from any iDds-
cTeton, owing tooEfast as Is often tile case
Hop Bitters wiilERelicve You.
If you are in the work 5snop on the farm at the
desk anywhere, and feel%that your system nec13 =
cdansing, toning or stin-3ulatng, without fntuxi-
Hep Bitters isssWhat Yea Need.
If you are old, and yourEpuse is feeble your
nerves unsteady, and your %faculties waning
Hop Bitters will give you New Life ana V;gor.
HOP CoUcH CURE is the sweetest safest and best Ks
ASK Children. u
The HOP PAD for Stomach Liver and Kidneys lssss
appeTtorto all others. 1t is perfect Ask Druggists
D.L is an asoate and Irresistible cr'e for drunk
eaness, use OF opium, tobacco and narcotics. 81
al above sold by druggists. Hop Btts Mfg Co. Rochester, N
jy2 eod&w1y
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THE Bangor Commercial says ''the ladies
of Bangor turned out in large numbers to
listen to Secretary Sherman's speech. Prob
ably the Secretary will assume that the Ia
dies OF Bangor admire good figures" The
Secretary's figures did make a handsome
show, and commanded the admiration of
thousands of voters in the State,-admira-
ton that will find emphatic expression at the
polls in September
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CAMPAIGN PRESS.

We will furnish the PRESS for the
Campaign, beginning immediately ON re-
ceipt of subscription price and continuing z
until after Election i'm September, at the
following rates, postage paid:
DAILY ESS.................... SO.55.
MAINE STATE PRESS (weeiIy) SO.15.
Weekly TO Clubs, Eight Copies, S1.OO.
The Cash must accompany all orders.
Address
Portland Publishing Company.
Portland, We.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Quarterly Convention Of Reform Clubs
WILL BE HELD AT
Ferry Village, Cape Elizabeth,
Wednesday and Thursday, July 30 & 81.

1t is desirable that every Club in the county
should be fully represented, for the purpose of
arousing more general interest III the good cause
that we represent and are laboring in, to redeem
and reclaim all those that are cursed by the
evil of intemperance. And cordial invitation is
extended to all who interested in noble work
to unite with A special invitation is extended to
the Ladies' Aid Societies.
Free Entertainment by the citizens to all Dele
gates.
Steam Ferry leaves Custom House Wharf for the
accommodation of the Convention.
ONE FARE on NJ. c., G. T., p. & o., and p. s. r.
R. r. Secretary will furnish Return Tickets on P. g.
o. and P. & r. r. Il.
Convention will commence at 10 0 clock Wednes-
day Morning. GEO. w. MURCH, Pres't.
c. WOoDMAN, Sec'y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30

A LETTER from Skowhegan, elsewhere
published, brings cheering news from Som
erset County. The Republicans there are
wide-awake and thoroughly organized, and
the Greenbackers dsheartened. Similar
reports come from other sections of the
State.
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HON. LLEWELLYN POWERS


WILL SPEAK As FOLLOWS:
PATTEN, Monday, August 4
SHERMAN, Tuesday, August g.
SPRINGFIELD. Wednesday, August 6.
BRADFORD, Thursday, August Z.
GARLAND, Friday, August 8.
KENDUSkEAG, Saturday, August 8.
GUILFORD, Tuesday, August II.
MONSON. Wednesday. August 13.
DEXTER, Thursday, August 4.
PLYMOUTH, Friday, August 10.
PITTSFIELD Saturday, August 16.
NEWPORT, Monday, August IS.
ETNA. Tuesday, August 10.
HAMPDEN, Wednesday, August 20.
ORONO, Thursday, August II.
OLDTOWN, Friday, August %.
LINCOLN, Saturday, August %.
ELLSWORTH, Monday, August 25.
CHERRYFIELD, Tuesday. August 2G.
MACHIAS, Wednesday, August 27.
DENNYSVILLE, Thursday, August 2S.
PEMBROKE. Friday, August 20.
CALAIS, Saturday, August 30.
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PROPOSALS.

sEvHE Trustees of the Western Normal School,
IL Gorham, Me- desire to secure the services of a
competent person TO take charge of the Dormitory
and Boarding Establishment at Gorham. 1t will be
necessary for the party applying for the position to
be prepared to furnish for the building substantially
all that may be needed FOR the use of the boarders.
The of the building Will be free of charge There
is good opportunity for the right perscn to secure
large number of boarders. Col II. Cousens will
formation. Written proposals will be received for
two weeks, addressed to HON. S. c. ANDREWS.
fortland, ME- Per Order.
Gorham, July 21, 1879
Jy2l d2W
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THE North Star says demonetization of
silver was the cause of its decline in value.
"When the Government failed to put on it
its fiat it (silver) began to Decline" Why
then does not silver advance to an equality
with gold now that it has been remonetized
and Government stamps It with its ssfiat,,2
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REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE
CHOICE BUILDING LOTS
For sale !

TINHE undersigned offers for sale on very favor
Il able terms, 20 of the most desirable House
Lots in the town of Deering located near the line of
the City Hail.. The drainage is excellent-in fact
the only complete and perfect drainage in the town,
and the soil is rich and fine for gardens The neigh
borhood is the best in the vicinity of the city
These lots chiefly front upon Clifton and Arlington
sts., and are situated next beyond the grounds of
Capt. j. B. Coyle. Enquire of
WARREN SPARROW, 191 Middle ST.,
jel1eod2m at his residence in Deering.
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nNE-HALF of double House No. 40 Congress
" Street, now completed and 1e. ly for oceupan-
cy. Said house is first class in every resp ct Dining
room, sitting room, bath room and kitchen finished
in hard wood. Plumbed for hot and cold water
White marble mantles, CRATES, &C., &c. Cemented
cellar and everything first class, and will be sold at
very low price, Enquire of A. M. SMITH,
aul9eOdt End of Portland Pier.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30

THE Boston Herald, which has always been
the workingman's friend, says if Gen. Ewing
does not know that the workingman is
already better off than he was before the
war, he is dull scholar; if he does, he is a
false teacher
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30
HON. Wnl. .P. FRYE

WILL SPEAK AS FOLLOWS:
CAMDEN, Friday, Aug. L.
BUCKSPORT, Saturday, Aug. 2.
BIDDEFORD, Monday, Aug. 4.
LIMERICK, Tuesday, Aug. 5.
ALFRED, Wednesday, Aug. 6.
WINTHROP, Thursday, Aug Z.
AUGUSTA, Friday, Aug 8.
MT. VERNON, Saturday, Aug. 8.
so. BERWICK, Monday, Aug. IL,
KITTERY, Tuesday, Aug. II.
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IOtM 100
The County Committee will be in session at 0
O'Clock on the morning of the Convention at the
ante-room of Reception Hall to receive credentials
of Delegates.
ISAIAH S. WEBB,
n. A. TRAFTON,
w. +. LOVEJOY,
BENJAMIN TRUE.
GEORGE NJ. SEIDERS.
CHARLES L. BOODY.
SETH L. LARRABEE.
LOT C. NELSON, sec'ry.
SAMUEL DINGLEY,
Chairman County Committee.
July 9Th, 1879.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30

THE New Orleans Picoy,ne neatly states
the professions and practice of Louisiana
repudiators in these words: Reputation is
not to be thought of; but some statesmen
think the debt can be scaled fifty per cent
now, and fifty per cent. more later in the
eaaS0n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-07-30

CONGRESSMAN FRYE's correction else
where printed, again calls attention to the
Government credit under Democratic con-
troll That is the condition to which the
fusionists would have it return.
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For Sale.

" minutes walk of M. C. r. r. station, school and
church. Contains sixty acres of excellent land well
watered, buildings new. For further particulars in
quire of w. r. Anthoine zS Exchange ST., Geo. F.
Merrill, Station Agent, West Falmouth, or B. U.
SWEET, on the premises my3Odl lwteod2m
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 80.
Election Monday, September 8.
FOR GOVERNOR,
DANIEL r. DAVIS.

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with Card certifcatesigned by Stanley L. Pullen,
Editor. ALI railway steamboat and hotel managers
willconfer favor upon usby demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our journal
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HON. THOMAS II. REED

Will sPEAk AS FOLLOWS!
UNION, Wednesday, July 80.
ROCKLAND, Thursday, July 81.
RICHMOND, Friday, Aug. L.
FARMINGTON, Saturday, Aug. 2.
JEFFERSON, Monday, Aug. A.
NO. VASSALBORO, Tuesday, Aug. {.
CLINTON, Wednesday, Aug. 6.
SKOWHEGAN, Thursday, Aug. 7.
NO. ANSON, Friday, Aug. 8.
FAIRFIELD, Saturday, Aug. 8.
LEWISTON, Monday, Aug. II.
DAMARISCOTTA, Tuesday, Aug. II.
CAMDEN, Wednesday, Aug. 13.
BELFAST, Thursday, Aug. IA.
WINTERPORT, Friday, Aug. 15.
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THE Springfield Republican still labors
under the delusion that Secretary Sherman
came to Maine on revenue cutter.
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For sale at a Great BARGAIN.
NEW HOUSE FOR SALE.

fHyWO-STORY House situated in Knightville Cap,
n Elizabeth. Apply to w. r. ANTHOINE,
je23eodM 4S Exchange St.
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SUMMER RESORT.
The Lake Auburn SprinQ Hotel

az5,s q Situated at No. Auburn, Me- miles
sss from the cities of Auburn and lewiston
{szz@ssxSsland. 1t is situated at the head of a
beautiful Lake rise of land 100 feet above the
Lake, surrounded by beautiful shade trees where
you can enjoy the cool breeze under the shade of
the finest Rock Maple trees in the country. Bowl
ing Alleys, Billiard Rooms, Croquet Grounds &c.
connected with the house. Fine boating and fishing
right at the door, and of the finest Mineral
Springs in New England Stage connects with Bos-
ton and Portland trains for the hotel Applications
for Board and Rooms may be made by letter or to
the Proprietor. SAMUEL JENKINS.
jy23 dim
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Fusion Intrigue Exposed.

AhOohOi L ooloh IACIlS lo GApOSSu
The meeting of the Democratic State
Committee Monday resulted in the entertain
ing developments that are given in our local
page. 1t appears that the hard-money
Democrats in the interior haven't as strong
stomachs as the bank and bond-holdng
Democrats of Portland, or else they don't
see through the little game the Portlanders
are playing They tire of acting as a bob to
the Greenback kite In order to cOnciliate
them the Democratic papers are to soften
their advocacy of Smith and begin to talk
up Garcelon a little. The leaders didn't
wish the party to do anything except mark
time this year; but it ceased to do even
that. The rural Democrats were unde-
ceived and began to grumble So the farce
is to be resumed. As many of the Demo-
cratsdecline to support Greenback candidates
for representatives and think more straight
Democrats should be sent to the lower
branch of the Legislature the committee
have decided to nominate Democrats wher-
ever it is practicable and so secure a Dem
ocratic House. They will secure the assent
of the trading Greenbackers to this plan by
promising them all the State offices. 1t re-
mains to be seen what course the genuine
Greenbackers who are opposed to this trade
and dicker business, will take, and what
will be the action of the genuine hard-money
Democrats.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS
CzTY OF PORTLAND.
DOS licenses.

TUyHE ORDINANCE relating to Dogs will be ell
Il forced from the date of this publication.
Sec. 1. Every owner or keeper of dog shall an
nually cause it to be registered described and Ii
censed for one year in the office Of the City Clerk
and shall cause it to wear around its neck collar
distinctly marked with the owners name and reg
istered number.
Sec, 2. Whoever keeps dog contrary to the pro
visions of this Ordinance shall forfeit ten dollars to
be recovered on complaint TO use for the city.
G. X. BRIDGES,
City Marshal.
July IL. 1879. jylSdlm
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We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publca
ton but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve COM
munica lions that are not used.
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LOST AND FOUND.
Boat Found.

A SMALL row boat about 16 feet long. which
"A the owner can have by calling on THOS, CUR.
RAN, No. g Deer street, and paying charges.
Jly29 d3t~
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Residence for Sale.

Jy2 If
Residence for Sale.
FE1HE large twostory House with ell and stable at
j. tached, about twenty acres of tillage land with
goung orchard, situated at Oak Hill Scarborough,
near the Thornton Mansion and belonging to the
estate of the late Emery Moody, deceased. The
above is of the most attractive and desirable 10
cations in this vicinity for a Summer Residence,
commanding a fine view, and being within few
minutes walk of the p S. & P. r. r. depot as also
short drive of either Portland Saco Old Orchard or
Libby's Beach, For terms and particulars enquire of
r. j. a4ARRABEE, Administrator,
mh24tf l90 1.2 Middle "a
FOR SALE.
slsdA One or both of the elegant Brick Dwelling
lsesga Houses on the corner of Pine and Carlton
Ea@sG Streets, in this city.
60 The Houses are now being finished and are
open for inspection.
For particulars apply to
r. KH. FASSETF, Architect,
Centennial Block, Exchange Street.
Portland, Aug. s. 1878. diff
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THE 1rgus wants to know if it is ''bettcr
for the Government to pay some twenty mil
lions a year for the privilege of indorsing
national bank notes than it is to issue its
own notes in the place of them" What
does the argus mean by that9 How does
the Government pay twenty millions for the
''privilege?"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
On q Crying Baby.

Shrek awayl Cry onl Make
all the noise you cant I've no
doubt it does you good. You are
grieved or angry or something
hurts you, let it out. Arouse the
house! Break your mothers heart
with tenderness, and set your faith
er to-well-repeating his cate
chism Waken any old bachelor
who may be in the house, from his
dreams, and disturb everybody to
your souls conteDtl Have your
cry while You can; the time will
come when, suffer as you may, you
will not dare not to weep. All
your misery, all your passion, you
must hide within your bosom. II
tears fall, they must do IL silently.
Often and often you will feel that
you would like to go mp on noun
tain and yell until you awaken the
world--cry until the rivers arose
and there we're floods; but like the
rest Of us, you will bear 1t all In
silence, smile politely when any
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

This is the programme, with ex-
ceptions, until Saturday night
Sunday morning he bolts his break
fast and tears around while getting
into his Sunday best, and rushes
off to church, comes home and
bolts his dinner never eats), and
away he goes again. When he
tries to keep quiet he is sure to
make the more noise; if he starts
to go around mud puddle he is
sure to step fat into it; if he
crosses a room carefully he is sure
to kick table leg or fall over a
chair, and let him go to a table
where clean cloth has been spread
and you will see more of his decor
alive art in five minutes than you
ever dreamed could be accomplish
ed in so short a time. He is tenn
perate, naturally kind hearted, at
tends strictly to business and pays
his debts like a man; was once
chatty and domestic, fond of his
family and home, but has allowed
to drift with this rushing,
habit, until now nothing
could break it up short of break
ing his neck. Fancy a wife try
ing to coddle such streak of light
ming.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

Old Tom Purdie, Sir Walter
SCOTS favorite attendant, once
said: "Them are fine novels of
yours, Sir Walter; they are just
invaluable to me-" 81 am glad to
hear it Tom,' returned the novel
list. "Yes, sir" said Tom; "for
when l have been out all day hard
at york, and come home tired, and
take up one of your novels, I'm
asleep directly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

one sees you, and above all, make
no noise, no disturbance, though
there be power of misery within
you strong enough to work the
mills of fate. r..u t.tr
Go on, baby; shrek, kick, sob
away into silence only TO begin on
a higher key; lose your breath,
catch it, go on again. Cry for all
of us-you seem perfectly capable
of it. Oh, what a luxury it must
be to yell so! If we babies of
larger growth could do it, there
would be less suicides.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22
LINES.
Long years ago my childhood
In sorrov naa.ed axav.

Long years ago my childhood
.. In sorrow passed away;
And through my years Of usefulness,
knew no sunny days;
And middle age brought discomfort
And unavsiling grief;
Oh IL life MUST be so stormy,
s.a is Why may it not be brief.
.r. But yet could NOS question
The holy will of God;
But strive TO bow with meekness
Beneath His Christening rod.
Perhaps my sinful nature
II PLEASURES had been given,
Would have wandered far way from Him
Nor sought the road of Heaven.
This thought alone sustains me,
In sorrows darkest hour,
know God sees it for the best,
a ~ And trust Him for His power;
And though q century of grief
Should wiring my snguished soul,
know it is all registered
nv On his recording scroll.
with thoughts like these tits easy
To quell each rising fear,
And bad the shafts OF malice.
haks no impressions here;
And though the fends OF treaohery
Howl madly through the night,
gh i know the morning soon will dawn,
When God will see me right.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-22

A little boy in Sunday school
put a poser to his teacher. The
lady was telling her class how God
punished the Egyptians by caus-
ing the first-born of each house
hold to be slain. The little boy
listened attentively and at the
proper interval inquired: "What
would God have done if there had
been twins 7" af#r.. .|.rrs