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Taught to Use His Hands.

One great defect in the modern edu.
cation of well-to-do American lads is
that it is confined to the head, while the
hands are left unframed. A CORE
spondent of the New York MetAodisl
speaks strongly in favor of supplying
the boys with jig-saws, lathes, presses,
and popular tool-toys, and gives an in
toresting example of the value of learn
ing manual arts and small ingenuities
Four or five years ago, a gentleman
living on farm near q seaside resort
in Maine bought one of the two-dollar
printing-presses for his boys.
One of them learned to use it expert
ly, and by printing visiting-cards, Ia
bells, etc., for his mother, soon earned
enough to buy an eigAt-dollar one. All
OF his spare time from his lessons he
gave to printing.
At this time his father died insolvent,
and the family were suddenly reduced
to absolute poverty. The boys were
| not sufficiently educated to 60 into any
kind of business.
Our young printer determined to
make some use of his toy. He went
round to the hotel and boarding house
keepers, and solicited work in printing
cards, menus and bills. There was no
job.printing Office within thirty miles.
Work poured in on him.
BY the time the summer boarders ar
rived, he had saved forty dollars, with
which he bought larger press, sold
the old ore for paper, and issued lit
tie newspaper, the size of O letter sheet,
which found plenty of subscribers
among them.
His mother and sisters were editors,
The tiny journal was sprightly, gossipy
and well-printed. The lad worked for
years as hard at his books as at his type,
and last summer he took charge of q
newspaper in country town, with
every chance of assured success.
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An Eccentric Lawyer.

A famous ,aywer of Missouri, noted
for his legal learning and classical schol.
arsaip, illustrated by his eccentric hab-
its an old English song:
"The loss OF wealth is .le loss Of dirt,
AS sages in all times assert;
The happy mans without u shirt"
Billy Campbell" as he was famii-
iarly called, made much and saved lit
tie money, for he had no idea of its val
ne. He endorsed for everybody, arG!
If he went cut into the street with q
pocketful OF change. he would return
without a cent, having given something
TO every beggar he met.
One day, the sheriff, in reply to Mr..
Campbell's question, What's the
news?" said, Nothing new, sir. but
this, AIN sorry to say. L had to sell
out your house and lot for the debt you
owed as security to Mr.. HILL"
"Oh, that's nothing" answered
Campbell; "the property is not lost; it
has only changed hands,"
Mr.. Campbell was an easy-going
bachelor, and had the reputation of be-
ing one of the most slovenly-dressed
lawyers in the State. On one occasion,
as he was about leaving home to attend
tho Legislature, his sister informed
him that she had packed q dozen new
shirts in his trunk.
Nov, brother" said she, edo be
moro particular about your dress. and
don't forget to put on a clean shirt, at
least. twice week. It's very mortify-
ing to have you go about locking so
dirty"
On his return home at the close of
the session, che congratulated him upon
his hearty appearance.
"Why, you have grown as fat as q
pig" she remarked; they must have
fed you we'll at the Capitalw
Yes, they take good care Of u.s." he
replied, "for they are always in want of
some appropriations"
Looking into her brothers trunk and
finding but two shirts, she called out:
Where, brother, are all those new
shirts gave you?"
Don't you find them in the trunk?'
"No, see but two."
Possibly I may have some on me"
An examination disclosed that he
was wearing six shirts, fact which &C.
counted for his apparent improvement
in flesh.
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Reliable Testimony.

Where testimonials give the residence Of
the parties it is an easy matter for any per
son 10 verify them. Thousands Of people
from all parts Of the Pacific Coast can and
have expressed the opinion that .here is nc
other article in the world equal to PHOS
PHMTE SOAP for common toilet use. A
great many Poop have tested this soap t l
skin diseases. Among Others We give the
following from parties who have thoroughly
tested PHOSPHATE SOAP:
OAKLAND Cal, April 5, 1889.
STANDARD SOAP COMPANY-GENTs
Some two or three months ago, / had a boy
about two years old that had suffered for 4
year with severe eruption on the head and
face, caused by teething. The child was in
such misery that it would often re awaken ed
out OF sleep by the severe itching. He
would then scratch his head and face until
the blood ran from the scabs. We tried
everything We could find, but nothing
seemed to give any permanent relief until
We tried PHOSPHATE SOAP. Before we
were entirely healed, and there he's been no
appearance Ofthe di ease since.
MICHAEL KANE No iC6S kirkham st.
FORT VERDE, Arizona, Dec. 12, 1879.
STANDARD SOAP COMPARTMENTS:
Having received your box OF PHOSPHATE
SOAP, and having used only one cake OF
SOAP out OF the three, am happy to say
that it has completely cured my sore eyelids
which was caused by the aka dust in Idaho
Territory, in 1877, aud have been ore ever
since until u'ed PHOSPHATE SOAP.
CORPORAL DENNIS BURKE,
Twelfth Infantry.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 81, 1879.
STANDARD SOAP COMPARTMENTS
After number Of trials of Soaps, have
learned that the PHOSPHATE is certainly
the very best for shaving. thank you for
its introduction. JAMES p. ARTuCR.
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To call you mine. but for an hour,
though l lost you the next, would for
ever link my soul to aprecious memory
Uhich-v hich--"
MIR. Gynblaney was on the roint of
e.diug his flight in an ingloiiuus flop
down hen Krzah came to tho rescue.
It-shall - be-as- you please, -
dear" she sighed.
mo tine is to be lost!' he cried,
springing up. Let Us send for a
minister at once.
just then the doctor and the nurse
returned. The minister was sum-
moned. and few minutes sufficed to
| make TophLn Gynblaney and Keziah
| BuckthorIe one flesh.
A tinge which might have passed for
blush twenty years ago, overspread
the brides conntenauce. For some
moments she lay like one entranced
with happiness.
"Toppy, DEAR" she said, when they
were again alone, i feel as if l could
eat something; they've kept me on Cruel
till I'm nearly starved
"What would you like, dearest?"
"Some tea and toast, and chops, and
boiled eggs, and
Good Heavensw exclaimed tho doc
tor, entering in time to catch portion
of the list, do you wish to commit
suicide?"
"What hurt can it do ?" she answered.
You have already told me there is no
hope.
II think We might rs we'll crafty
her." her husband added; and finding
himself outwitted, the doctor held up
his hand in Mortified protest.
The repast was brought, and received
ample justice.
Next morning Mrs. Gynblaney was
up be-times packing her trunks for an
elaborate wedding tour, from which
her husband and the doctor strove in
vain to dissuade her. It would be hard
to tell which of them was most amazed.
Both were firmly convinced that the age
of miracles was not yet past-unless, as
the disconsolate Gynblaney half sus-
pected, he had been made the victim OF
q cunning plot,
Ten years have passed, and Topham
Gynblaney has still the olA problem to
puzzle over; for Mrs. Gynblaney holds
her own purse.strings, and insists on
" Toppy's" living On his own income.
-Selected
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Sorrow.

Sorrow ana l soslong have lived TO ether,
How would it seem now if we were to part
30 many storms We two have had to weather,
Such thunders heard, following the light
niRgs dart!
Come Sorrow. now what say you to truce
Will lift the cloudy curtain so long hung
Around our fates-those heavy rings unloose,
Let fly the letters that have made Us one?
And yet it might be should miss thee, Sorrow!
Thy constsncy to me has bten so great,
Thy shadow banished from my life tomorrow,
What earthly lover on ME thus would wait
For thou art sent from Heayen-a sacred
guest
And though, sweet Sorrow, I'll not bid thee
stay,
70. to thos Q sins bcar--one more contest
Were ,his-that I turned Heavens guest
away.
A. 7. L.. in Boston Transcript.
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Women as LAWYERS.

Though Old M. Fogy has long questioned
women's ntness to practice law, and her
opinions concerning legal matters, no one
has ever questioned her opinion concerning
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. For
women freely affirm that the Prescription is
positive cure for those dragging-do "
sensations, and the many diseases and weak.
nesses peculiar to their sex. The Favorite
Prescription is sold by all druggists under q
positive guarantee.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, March 14th, 1879.
DIR. X. v. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sr:-I was treated by four different
physicians without avail for disease of the
liver and uterus. Some time ago / CON-
menced the use OF your Favorite Prescrip
ton and Discovery, being at the time, con.
fined part of the time TO my bed. At frs,
my improvement was Glow but l now find
myself well after the use OF four bottles OF
each Of the medicines. With many, many
thanks, am, very respectfully,
MARY E. GRACE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-11

THE BEST soap for toilet use
ever manufactured. BEST because
it contains all the excellencies of
the most expensive foreign or
American soaps without their de-
fects. BEST because it combines
strength with delicacy in such q
way that its strong defensive quail
ties do not injure the skin. BEST
because it is the result Of years of
study and experiment in the soap
manufacturing business, assisted
by modern chemical discoveries.
BEST because it contains ingredi-
ents beneficial TO the skin, which
unite chemically with the soap
In such O manner as to increase
Its saponaceous qualities. Every
chemist familiar with soap manu-
!acture knows that some ingredi-
ents which are in themselves bene-
fetal to the skin cannot be saponi-
fed some are partially neutralized,
while others injure the quality OF
the soap. There are soaps in the
market which are to some extent
beneficial to the skin, but they are
inferior articles for toilet use.
PHOSPHATE SOAP is tho ONLY
article offered to the public which
combines all the best elements OF
toilet soap with medical ingredi-
ents beneficial to the skin.
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Does a Whale Spout Water?

There is an interesting discussion 60
ing on in New York over the question
whether a whale does or does not spout
water. What do the men who 20 down
to the sea say about it ?-Boston Traoel-
Yer.
We think that those who go down to
the sea in ships will agree that the
whale does not spout water, although
he blows water. To explain this SEEM
ing paradox, it must be understood that
the blowing of whale is simply strong
| respiration or breath, and that the
whale is -blooded mammal with
lungs like those Of land animals, and
breathes air only. At the moment OF
rising to the surface of the sea, he
forces out strong current of air, by
which the small quantity of water then
standing in the cavity of his spiracle or
| spout-hole is blown into countless at
Oms, forming q cloud of spray which
looks like white smoke or steam. The
form of this cloud differs in the case of
different species Of whale, so that the
practiced eye of the whaleman can usu-
ally distinguish the several varieties,
even at a distance OF miles. This va
riety results from the different confor-
nation and direction of the spiracle in
the various species of whale, and also
from the fact that some species have on
ly one spiracle and others two. The
current idea that the whale takes in
vast quantities of water and elects it
again in solid stream like that from q
fire.engine is a great mistake, and the
pictures which represent him as spout
ing such streams high aloft are simply
ridiculous to the eye of the whaleman.
1t is not probable that any water worth
mentioning ever finds it's way into the
whales lungs, but when MORALLY
wounded he will throw out eopious
streams or gushes. not of water, but of
warm, red blood.-Nantuckst Inquire,
| and Mirror.
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This pathetic advertisement appears
In the Berlin Boersen Zeitung: "Twins
are come to me for the third time.
This time boy and girl. I entreat
my friends and patrons to support me
stoutly. Excellent butter, we'll worth
its price. Similarly sausage and cheese,
Berlin, April 2, $780,"
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Quick Cure for Poison Oak.

A few months ago an eminent physician
who had tested the remarkable curative
qualities OF Phosphate Soap for various skin
diseases expressed his belief that 1t would be
an excellent remedy for Poison Oak. 1t wae
accordingly tested for this purpose. A boy
to his bed for week, and had his hands all
covered with sores when he began to use
Phosphate Soap. Within twenty-four hours
he was greatly relieved and in n few days he
was entirely cured of Poison Oak 10y the use
OF Phosphate Soap.
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From a Distinguished Clergyman.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 10, 1879.
I have known Of several persons who re-
garded themselves as greatly benefited, and
some Of them as permanently cured OF dis.
eases Of the kidneys and urinary organs by
your medicine. Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. have known, too, OF its use
in similar cases by physicians OF the highest
character and standing. do not doubt that
IL has great virtue. E. RANKIN.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 10. 1897.

SAN FRANCIsco, July II. 1891
Standard Soap Co.-Gentiemen:
The ladies of my household, four
in number, unite with me in pro-
nouncing your PHOSPH A LIE
SOAP the best ever tried for toilet
use. It is noticeable that while 1T
readily removes impurities from
the skin, it also leaves undisturbed
the natural oil SO essential to the
health. 1t is not too strong Ian.
guage to say that we are delighted
with it.
c. M. SAwTELLE, M. D.,
40 Capp street.
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A FUNNY TEAM.-A correspondent of
the Boothbay (Me.) Register has q
farmer uncle up in Skowhegan, of that
State, man of wealth and leisure who
believes thoroughly in training animals.
He once taught a ram and three-year.
old colt to pull horse-rake together,
and the correspondent describes the
trial, as it came off in one of his uncle's
hay-fields last summer:
Several neighbors had been invited
to see the feat, and stood curiously
looking on. The colt and the ram were
led ont separately and harnessed.
Nothing could have looked mere RI
diculous than that queer span. the ram
standing demurely beside its tall mate,
and the colt looking with great care,
seemingly lest it should step on its
diminutive partner.
My uncle took the reins, and started
them with an authoritative sect up!'
He raked over nearly two acres of land,
working them as he would span of
horses, the ram pulling and Juggling as
hard as the colt. The novel sight was
so ludicrorous that the by.standers
roared with laughter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-11

He was watching his neighbours boy climb
tree, and he had look OF painful anxiety
on his countenance. "Are you afraid the
lad will fall and break his neck? 7" was asked
him. mo-" he replied, "rm deucedly afraid
he won't"
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J. A. Hunter. M, D.,

Devotes special attention to diseases OF the
Head, Throat, and Chest, embracing Catarrh.
Deafness, Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Consumption, Heart Affections, etc. All let
ters of inquiry will receive attention. Office
No. 321 Suffer street, San Francisco.
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Furniture.

New and secondhand at auction prices
H. Schellhaas', 18th st., Odd Fellows Build
ing, Oakland, Gal. Country orders promptly
attended TO.
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Dentistry.

Go 70 DR.. Cochrane, $50 Market street, San
Francisco, IL you want frst-class work al
low rates. Cechrane stands at the head oil
his profession.
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mence with Cold, Cough, or unusual ex-
ertion Of the voice These incipient symp-
toms are allayed by the use of "Bro,cn's
Bronchial Troches," which il neglected often
result in a chronic disease Of the throat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-06-11

An infsllible remedy for Fever and Agua
is Ayers Ague Cure. Wholly vegetable and
containing no quinine, it is harmless and
sure.
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The Robertson Process

For working rebellious ores is meeting that
success which Its merits deserve. The cheap.
ness and simplicity of the system place il
within the reach of men OF moderate means.
For full particulars address John A. Robert
son, the patentee, z. 0. box $50, Oakland
CAL
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In Michigan social etiquette permits
bride to be married without gloves,
because that's the way she handles the
groom after marriage.
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TESTIMONIALS:

SAN FRANCISCO Agg. -, lisa
Gentlemen
I received o package Of your soap
phosphate Soap and il gives mo
great pleasure to testify SIS to its ST.
porlor excellence. AS toilet soap
havo never seen anything to sur
pass it. 1t also possesses superior
remedial qualities. I have used it
in two cases OF obstinate skin dis
ease, one of intolerable itchings
Pruritus, tho other an Ecsemo. I'M
both great relief was obtained.
Its emolliont properties arc remark
able. Respectfully,
w. "A. DOUGLASS, M. D.,
l20 O'FGrrell st.
To the Standard Soap Company.
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J. W. Shaetfer & Co., 321 and 323 Sac
ramcnto ST., San Francisco, employ no
drummers. Cigars sold very cheap.
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SAN JOSE. September 81. 1879

SAN JOSE september ~. lov,
To Tie Standard Soap Co.--Gentfmcn:
It affords me pleasure to say to
the public that have used and pre-
scribed your PHOSPHATE SOAF,
as remedy. in various forms OF
piest results. I am of the opinion
that it is the mildest and most per-
feet detergent that can be used,
either for cleansing the skin and
leaving it soft ana healthy nd nyy,r or nor
influences of sores and alterations,
I should DO sorry to be without J.
in shaving my face or making M,
toilet, to say nothing of my goot
opinion of it's remedial qualities.
A. j. SPENCER, M. d.
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Voltaio Belt Co., Marshall, Mioh.,
Will send their celebrated Electr o. voltaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 30 days trial
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
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"Nice doggiel" said State Senator
Wright. of Iowa, patting the head of
his friends dog. The doggie respond
ed by biting the Senator through the
nose, disiguring him for life.
A sad misfortune lately befell we'll
known lawyer. It ia related of him
that, as he was riding in railroad car,
from single glance at the counte-
nance of lady at his side he imagined
that he knew her, and ventured to re.
mark that the day was pleasant. She
only answered:
Yes"
"Why do you wear veil?"
"Lest attract gentlemen"
"It is the province of gentlemen to
admire" replied the gallant man of
law.
"Not when they are married." said
the lady.
"But I am not"
"Indeed?"
"Oh, 20; I am bachelor"
The lady quietly removed her veil,
disclosing to the astonished counsel the
face of his mother-in-lawl
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How to Get Sick.

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise; work too hard with
out rest; doctor all the time; take all the
vile nostrums advertised; and then you will
want to know
HOW TO GET WELL,
Which is answered in three words-Take
Hop Bitters
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If your wife is in tho habit of
using cosmetics Of any kind, ad-
wise her to give up the pernicious
practice, Us the most harmless face
powders obstruct the pores of the
skin and sooner or later injure the
complexion, while PHOSPHATE
SOAP removes all impurities and
assists nature in developing q
natural, healthy and beautiful
skin.
If you wish to make your hands
sou Pu va Gaze OF hd rHOSpnAn LII,
will buy dozen and recommend
your friends to do the same.
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The Smiling Face of War.

Our terrible civil war had its human
side. Americans, with their hands
upon each others throats, could not
forget that they we're brothers, and the
old affection would often assert itself in
burst Of fun or pathetic tenderness.
An instance of this was lately brought
to light. At the battle of Kenesaw
Mountain, the Confederates were en-
closed in O semi circular fort, sur
rounded by five columns. In the
fiercest of the fight, q Union lad of
about seventeen fell from the breast
work down under the very feet of the
enemy. He was wounded anc. burning
up with the fierce fever that gunshot
wounds produce. He called for water,
and Southern officer kneeled beside
him and held his canteen to his lips.
At that moment, shot from his own
corps struck the boy in the neck.
The Southerner carried him to the
rear, placed him in the care of the sur
geon, and after the battle, attended him
faithfully. The lad repaid him with a
boys fervent gratitude. But he was
soon exchanged, and in the hurrying
tide of events during those terrible
years, the friends lost sight of and for
got each other.
A short time ago, a letter came to the
Nashville postoffice from the Union
soldier, directed to the Major of the
Rock City Guards, who fought at the
battle of Kenesaw Mountain" The
major was still alive, and remembered
his old friendly foe. Doubtless, before
now, they have met again, good COM
rades, to tell their strange stories and
fight their battles over again.
Another pleasant incident of the war
was that of Northern physician, who,
while visiting some prisoners in Fort
Delaware, became interested in gaunt,
stern Georgian, who had just been ex-
changed, and was starting, utterly PEN
niless, to find his way home. The
doctor handed him twenty dollar bill.
To whom shall I repay this ?" asked
the Georgian.
"Oh, give it to the first Union SOL
der whom you find in hard case," re-
piled our doctor, and forgot the mat.
ter.
But year afterwards, the card of an
officer in Massachusetts, regiment was
sent into his Office.
I owe you this" he said, laying
twenty dollars on the table. " I was in
Salisbury Prison, and a Confederate
colonel gave it to me. bidding me, if !
ever reached the North, pay it to
DR.. -"
So q good manly deed is repeated and
echoed in the world; always because
there are in every party and race, no
matter how ignoble or erring, somo
true souls who will understand it
and make it their own.
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Troy has an Anti-Pr Profanity Club.