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A Social tame.

" Want to play game of seven-up )"
asked one of ON citizens of n stranger
who was reading a paper in n Pueblo
Col. saloon recently. 81 don't care, Z"
he slowly remarked. The game went on
single handed for while, the stranger
losing all the time. Presently two other
citizens took hand, and still the
stranger lost. 1t had already cost him
u couple of dollars for drinks, and. as
he took mp the cards to deal after pay
ing the bill, he simply remarked that
luck would change eventually. He
dealt, and looked at his earls. ed
like to bet so ON this hand, I" he said.
land If we were playing poker I'd do
it. lyon would ?" said one of the
players. yes, l believe would" re-
piled the stranger. Discard, and Tn
with you," said the other The other
players threw down their hands and
watched the new turn of affairs. The
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no one cares for you. | care for you-I
love, You Elmer have loved insecret
for years and you can never know how
vainly l have striven against thii love.
Oh, Elmer l never intended you should
know this. l thought to carry my
secret to the grave, but, when heard
you speak so bitterly of all the world, L
could not keep silent longer" And,
burying her face, now crimson with
bushes, in her hands, she burst into IL
passion of tears.
For n moment Elmer Roystoa stood
irresolute, but it was only for moment
Drawing the weeping girl to Inn, he
said
Nina, If ever there was an angel in
human form, you are certainly one.
never dreamed until this moment that
You cared for me. L will not pretend to
say that / love you now, MINI, and I
know L can never love you With that
blind, passionate love with which wor-
SHIPPED Shelah Fortescue-men DO not
love as 1 loved her but once in Ife. But,
if sometime in the future can come and
offer You lifetime of devotion, will you
be my wife?"
She looked up into his face with a
happy light in her eyes, as she said
If you ever ask me to be your wife /
will not refuse, Elmer"
Those words were not spoken so very
long ago, but already Elmer Royston is
learning to love this girl, and often, when
he compares her with Shelah Fortescue,
he mutters to himself
Yes, it was AL for the best. Chi.
cagO Ledgcr.
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BROKEN REEDS.
BY CARRIE V. SHAW.

woke this morning in the solemn grey of night slow
From slumbers sweet and fair, woke, peaceful,
calm,
1t seemed that strains of heavenly melody
Went through my waking heart
With every throb of its glad feeling.
And arose and flung the easement wide that
might breathe
The dewy freshness of the morning air that wan
dered through the flower beds underneath;
And while, like one who dreams, gazed afar,
A young lark, with merry burst of song,
Rose and scared off to where the clouds where bright
ening.
And as looked, said, "This world, Oh! tits beau
tiful
And alone am all at fault" These words 1 said
And, with my heart oerfowng with new love
For all humanity, there resolved
On wondrous things of good that would do
"'Tis all my fault" said, "if life goes wrong
IT'S all my fault and will change"
went about the duties of the day, with all these
resolutions
New and good before me. 1 did my best
Toward making il perfect day. But Oh!
The grew hot and whitening, and calm, cold eyes
Kept meeting mine, and cruel words cut deep, un
at last
Lost sight of all the glorious hopes of morn.
But when the sun commenced his slow decline,
And my tired brain was throbbing Win lts weight
OF pain and sorrow, like one too weak and weary
OF vain battles against fate TO tight them longer,
sought a shade, ana nlnglnR nlyseh prone
Upon the ground wept alone,
In my deep pain and bitterness
Wept for the crushed fragrance of the morning,
And for the beauteous thoughts now lying dead.
wept for the crushed reeds that lay around me,
The broken reeds of love and faith and hope,
That in the glorious morning were so bright
And strong with the cool dew still fresh upon them
But in the cruel blightng they dropped and died,
And left no sign. But this know, on high
Our God will treasure every broken reed.
SoHELL CITY, Mo.
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we Will avail ourselves of the priyi-
lege accorded to authors and ask our
readers to step with us across the inter-
vening space of three years, which
elapsed between the parting of Shelah
Fortescue and Elmer Royston and the
present time. .lI...
1t is an unpretending little cottage
that stands somewhat back from the
public street, its porch surrounded by
clinging honeysuckle vines, whose bios
SONS she'd delicate aroma upon the
evening air, reminding Elmer Royston,
as he stood leaning against one of the
pillars of the porch, of that never-to-be-
forgotten evening long ago, when it
seemed to him that all the light and Joy
of his life had been extinguished And.
as he slowly reviewed the past and
thought how little there was i'm life worth
living for, it seemed to him that the
fates had been doubly severe in thus
checkering his life with such sorrow
and then lengthening it out when it
seemed that that sorrow was unbeara-
bic. Was not an early death, he
thought, preferable to remaining long in
n career mingled with sorrow and regret
and growing old in disappointment and
care? Wild, wicked thoughts rose in
his mind-thoughts to which he would
never give tongue-aud his face became
hard and stern in the gathering shades
OF the summer twilight, as he mutters !:
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knowledge comes but wisdom lingers and he bears
laden breast,
Full of sad experience, moving toward the stiffness
of his rest.
II do not love her as L once did, but
forget her / never can.
But, Elmer, why will you not marry
some woman who can by her loving
kindness help you to forget her ?'
He pointed fan off in the western sky
where one star alone sent out its RAYS
DER the earth, and said in low voice !:
Nina, do you see yonder star? 1t
is bright and beautiful - far brighter
than any OF the smaller ones that will
soon spangle the azure vault aboye-but
it is alone. When the others come forth
it will slowly disappear, as if dreading
their compromising. So il has done i'm
ages past, so it will continue to do in
all time to come. Like that star my
life must he n lone and cheerless one
for me there Is no companionship. 1t
is my destiny to fight against it is
folly. Yet If L thought there was one
person in all this cold, nnsympathizing
world who feels sufficient interest In my
being to Offer an encouraging word. /
would struggle against fate, and strive
to, IT possible, accomplish something
during the remaining years of my life.
But, no, there is not one, and / have
only to drift with the tide until finally
launched into the broad ocean of eter-
nifty and be forgotten, or, if remembered
mt all by those who once claimed to be
my friends, 1T will he to have my pecca-
dilloes unearthed and discussed.
Nina came close to him now, and Law
ing her hand on his arm, spoke hur.
riedly, as though fearful that her
courage would fail ere she had finished
what she wished to say
Elmer, you are wrong when you say
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Vegetine
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and
Invigorates the Whole System.
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent
and Diuretic.
IFS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE

vEGETISE is made exclusively from the juices OF care
fully selected bak roots ana herbs and so strongly con
centsaed that will e,tnauy eradicate from the system
every faint Of scrofuia, scrofulous Huinor,
Tumors, Cancer, CancerOus HunOr, ErS-
sipeIas, Salt Rheurn, syphilitic Diseases,
Canker, Eatntncss at the stomach. ami All
diseases that arise from impure blood. scisuca'
hsnummstory and Chronic Itheumstism'
Neuralgia, Gsout and spinal Complaints can
only be eftectually cured through the blood
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases OF The
Skin, PustuIes, Pimples, BlOtches, Boiis,
Cetter. Scaldhead and RlnKSvOrm. VEGErINE
aas never failed To effect permanent cure.
For Pains I'm the Back. Kidney Com
plants, DrOpsy, Female Weakness, Leu
cOrShoea. arising from internal liberation ana
uterine diseases and General Debility, vEGErISE
acts directly upon the OF these complaints II In
vigorates strengthens the whole system acts upon the
secretive organs aays Inflammation, cures liberation ana
regulates the bowels
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Co.'S
tiveness. PaIpitatlon Of the Heart, Head
ache, Piles, Nervousness, and General
rrOstration Of ahe Nervous System, nc
medicine has given such perfect satisfaction as the
vEcErIsE. II purines the blood. cleanses all Oh the
organs possesses controlling power over the nervous
system.
The remarkable cures effected by yEcEIrsE have
induced many physicians and apothecaries whom We
know to prescribe and II in Their own families.
In fact yEGErIsE the best remedy yet discovered for
the above diseases and Is the only rehable BLOOD
PURIFIER yet placed before the public
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The Koran,

curiosity tn every one, and n necessity
70 aii students OF History or Religion THE
KORAN OF MOHAMMED translated fry IN t,e Arabic
by George Sale. Formerly published at 81 10; a new
beautiful tpe. neat, cloth bound edition; price :IJ
crnts, and q cents for postage. Catalogue of many
standard works low IN price with extra terms
70 clubs, free Say where saw this advertise ment.
AMERICAN BOOK EXCHANGE, Tribune Building, N. Y.
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soles OF these Boots and Shoes made with
thcknesses of best sole eater with coating OF rubber
between them The outer sole Is protected from wear by
eooursch's Patent Bessemcr steel Kivcts,
and they guaranteed any other sole made
Inquire TOR them Of any Boot and Shoe dealer and take
HALF SOLES may he had of II. @. GooDRIcH. 10
Shury St, Worcester Mass, ~ Hoyne Ave- Chicago,
Ills. send paper p,ttem OF sire warted, with 70 cents
In anps Tor mems sze 40 cents for boys size and
pair win be sent by man. My reterences-An Sewing
hachir,e Compantes In the Unhed States
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DR.. Chew, county phys clan of
Bexar,ree o nmends letting in the sun
light into the Jail yard, SO as to allow
the prisoners an occasional sun bath
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llRdl|l|e|''v||
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A DISCOVERY BY ACCIDENT

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DISEASES or THE KIDNEYS.
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Itching piic~-s, niptons nnd
Care.

The symptoms are moisture. Ike Pcrsrira-
ion. intense itching. increased by scratching.
very distressing, particularly at night, As #
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rsctum: the private parts are sometimes al
fected; IL allowed tn continue very serions
results may follow. ''DR. SwANSE's AL
Hrurxo oISrSrST'' is IA pleasant sure cure
Also for letter. ItcA. 81, Rhean. Said
Head Ery,ipelas. Ba-ber's Itch. Bloi-he \
N Sally. Crasty. CEiaaeous Erlpiious
Price. % cents: 3 boxes for sl-2j. Sent hy
mail 10 any Aidrcs Or rcecp' VI pre- IN
.urrcacy. or three-ceui fo-tase stamps. fre-
narsi ozly IL DE-. s,ayna 4 Soa- $50 No-ta
sir,h Street. Fhilsd.lphiA Pa so.4 b al
pTomineai druggist
swArxr's PMS ar, the be-; fas al L.liol-
di-auseE,. Care Siek AID NovSas Heal
aehe. DyJs,psia. IniisestiOn. ward % Ma
n-i.i Peyers. eisaz-e Tie syss-,n aii ho-els
a al iIsEszr.fies. rrs-sriny - hsalihy seilvi-
" Al -. or---ss q "a hz-a-a h5iy. frles
y ess-ts . b.. I've borc' 'c- 81 ~.
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so.lt.t cvel.

Believe ~ I believe. 90 more no iess ~
That i am right and no one else, foniesfi.y
Peel as 7 SseL urhik only as ! ilnh IL
Fat wkiff as and drink but whit J d1nf'
Losk N piock, do rswnys ~ do, - 80,
And il,sa sad oplygthes III fel!evfh'p"''n
a. you. ..,.s ..r.. Ffrl..I 81.
That ! an Eight, and always right, ! know
I,scaune my oyn convictions tell Ine no.
And 10 beright is simply this--to 10 .'
Entirely and ia ~ respects Ike me,
TO deyiate hairs breadth, or begin
To question Or " doubt or hesitate. Is SIN
'Twsrs LslleI tia. The sick should de than
i've,
Unless they take the medicine ! give,
'rwdre Better slhucrs perish tl.an refuse
To be oonfouned TO my peculiar Wow,
'rwere better that the world s.aai stil! than
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Save Your Hair. Keep It Beautiful"

The LONDON HAIR Colon REsroRER" is
the most delightful article ever introduced
to the American people and is totally differ
ent from all other Hair Restorcrs, being en-
tircly free from all impure ingredients that
render many other articles for the hair
obnoxious Where badness, or falling Il
the hair exists. or premature grnyness, from
sickness or other causes, its use will restore
the natural youthful color, and cause a
healthy growth, cleansing the scalp from i'm
purities, dandrufT &c., at the same time a
most pleasing and lasting hair dressing,
fragIantly perfumed, rendering the hair soft
and pliable, making it an indispensable arii-
Gle in every toilet.
Ask yoar druggist for London Hair Color
Restorer. Price a. cents bottle. Six bo.
ties for 81 Main Depot for the United
States. $50 North Sixth St, Philadelphia.
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wps received and u, q. Prchsrd, ,. Y.
slephspsop: spd ID. Combs sers sp {.
pointed 40 EEesutive COumlt'ee for Tho

ensuing six months = ~ ~ =
The Committee on Nominations made
the following report, which was adopted,
VIZ LIT questionable Bible our text
book, Chris,'s love. the motive power Of
our work, Leaders, Prols. Pyle and
Sylcr. "a que'iioa-The aims and ad'
vnntagcs Of Sabbath School instruction.
Lenders, u. Wormsck and Ed. Kone.
I'd Observation-Disclosures Of teachers.
Rsayisl, Mira, Ardrers and Judge
Fisher. I'h qacs'ion-The best methods
Of conducting Sabbath Schools, Leaders
j. Y. Stephenson and Il. A. HARRISON.
9Th question-What have VIC done and
what cnn We DO for the advancement, of
the Sabbath Sceool cause? Leaders, DR..
J. II. Combs aud S. Ligon.
Place Of holding next Convention.
Christian Church. San Marcos, on the
18th and 10Th Of Nay, 1881.
President, =. Il. Turner, lot Vice
President, J. Y, Stephenson, "a Vice
President, DR.. J. II. Conb.; Secretary.
Willie Roach; Treasurer, II. u. Barber;
Corresponding Seo'y, DR.. J. II. Combs.
To preach the Convention Sermon, Rev.
7. s. Garrett. Respectfully,
ID. A. PORTER.
% question-Should any but Christi
ans BE- allowed to teach in Sabbath
Schools. was discussed, led by Elder ID.
A. Porter. followed by others. Dcduc-
tions.-EItremes are dangerous and
should be avoided. All other things
being equal, the Christian should be
selected but the non. professors should
not be prohibited teaching 10 Sabbath
Schools. ..rf.r. A..
"Close to thee" was sung, and by re.
quest Mrs. ii. Il. Barber read a very
feeling historical sketch Of Mountain
City Sabbath School. Rev. A. Young
made short speech. when Elder ID. A
Porter made very feeling speech, FOL
lowed by j. Ii. Pyle, j. Y. Stephenson
and otbers. rFtr -.
j. j.. Pyle was selected corresponding
delegate to State Convention aud II. Il
Barber bis alternate.
Thapks were heartily voted Mrs. II
II. Barber for her essay.
The following resolutions we're adopt
ed: 1st. That thanks be rendered the
Mountain City community for hospital
ties during this session Of the Conven
ton. 81. That thanks b. voted the Sar
Marcos FREE Press for past favors, and
that il and the Nut Shelf be asked !tt
pablish the minute Of this session. 3D.
That we thank Rev. Alpha Young fol-
the efficient manner IN which he hai
presided over this Convention.
Minutes read and adopted, and Con
vention adjourned.
REV. ALPHA YOUNG,
Ed. A, VAUGHN, President.
Secretary.
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"a Fad Cold or DISTRESSING.
Cough"

COUEh."
Dry, parahed. sore throat, pneumonia,
bronchial and asthmatic attacks weakened
and dcbilitatcd state of the system, NIL these
dangerous symptoms are cured by Dir.
SwAYsE's COMPOUND SYRUP OF WILD CHERRY.
The first dose gives relief, and the worst
cough and sore lungs yield to its healing pro.
pcrties An occasional does of ''SwAYNE's
Pr,Ls" should be taken to keep the bowels
free. They are excellent for torpid iverand
bilious complaints
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LINIM ENTS

have relieved more bcd-ridden Grip
pies; healed more frightful wounds,
and saved more valuable animals than
all other linmcnts. ointmenis, oils, extracts.
plas,ers and so.cacd pain killers and
"skin cures" combined.
Physicians and Veterinary Surgeons en-
dorsethc Ccntaur Liniments; millions
Of men, women and children in all countries
uso them, and IIousckecpcrs. Farmers
Planters. Travellers, Liverymen, Teamsters
and stocll-growers, arc their patrons. They
arc clean, they arc handy. they arc cheap,
and they arc reliable. There is no ache,
pain, or swelling which they will not allie
yiatc subdue, or cure. Sold throughout
THE HABITABLE GLOEE
for SO cts. and sl.OO a bottle. Trial
bottles, 25 cts.
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u ls-E -. i--- 81 ah--- 20 Ne s-nslss- -.
] rrur---lr.s5. o.. - - rH n. tz-i s-g'-. O.
o. EErf sLEaE cltsCE
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=. GAIvs.sss. IszAs. ian. .. issH
nssus. >. y. Drsssssls 4 Co . Louisville. X
''sAip y. ~ dozen Ksstss FsxAIr sHrsas.s
nsnpsen. sshees &C.,
IN. aboys sas-s rsissssa. ss1 shsvsshs erssf
popaisrliT Of that female friend. Essrss vssAss
BnTsE. 10 the State Of Texas. u has been the
,isnsssd female -Inssisins wherever It has been
iuirodsesj.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-11-18

Two tons Of bells for use on sheep
were recently sent Ny mail TO New
Mexico in four-pound packages. One
firm in Boston makes business Of
sending wliiiietrees through the
mails. g--.~e
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A Frankfort Ky. Physician writes;

Some months ago the daughter of one of
our prominent citizens was pronounced II
hopeless consumptve. She was very much
reduced in flesh, terrible cough, her life
gradually wasting away. recommended
her to usc DIR. Swnyne's Compound Syrup
Of Wild Cherry" which she did. In short
time she was free from all cough and other
symptoms, aud is now rosy and healthy.
Price 81 cents and Sl.OO II bottle, or six
bottles for 800. The large size is the most
economical Prepared only by DIR. Swayne
4 Son, Philadelphia. Sold by Druggists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-08

HENRY DREYFUSS u SoN.-Theif
goods are fresh, seasonabIe and sty-
lish, aud were bought of the manu-
facturers and best houses in the
East, at the lowest cash prices, and
hence viii be sold very low. Such
we'll known and thoroughly reliable
firms as Henry Dreytass & Son,
Shreveport, are entitled to the pa
tronage of our people. Especially
as they offer superior goods at lower
figures.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-08

"a Mr.. E. Phelps at u Texas
street, Shreveport, has, during the
last few seasons, demonstrated that
an exclusive boot, shoe and hat es.
adjustment could be successfully
"run' in Shreveport. He has now
on hand, for the inspection of the
public, one of the finest stocks OF
boots and shoes of the latest and
best styles ever offered in the mar.
ket. u terms are reasonable and
his goods are sure to please.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-01-08

"a The editor of this paper cele-
hrated his 3sth birthday yesterday.
January, 7th 1912, in the quiet lit
tie village OF Grand Gulf, MISSISSIPPI
pl, be became a citizen of the "best
government" Sc. Alas! We are
growing old, "silver threads" on
a bald.headed country editor. Shake.