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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
RreSudIce Ktlls.

"Eleven years Gun daughter suffered GA bed
Of misery under the care OF several Of the best
fand some OF the wersD physicians, who gave
her disease various names bat no relief, and
now she ~ restored 10 us IN good health by as
simple remedy as HOP, B.tters, that we had 3
pooled at for TIVE years, before using Y. We
earnestly hope and pray that ne ons else Will
" their sick suffer a. We did, on account OF
prejudice against - COED medicine - Hep
6tters. The Parsnts.- TSegNN fF
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
Isp,ersrros, ayspcpsis, nervous prostratio.

INDIGESTION, dyspepds, nervous prostratioo
and all forms of general debility relieved by
taking MESsMAN's PEProSzED BEEr Tone, the
only PREPARATION of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. It contains blood-msk-
ing, force-generating and DEMONSTRATING prop
ertiea; is invaluable III all enfsebled conditions,
whether the result of exhaustion, nervous pros
traton overwork or acute disease particularly
if resulting from pulmonary complaints. Cas-
wei. HAZARD 4 Co. proprietors. Nov York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
A Simple Cholera Cure.

"It Is q SIM" said the late Rev. DIR.
William Tracy, who spent the whole of
his adult life as missionary III India, and
who had experience Of many hundreds
of cases of cholera, for anyone to die
Of cholera. If at the first premonitory
symptoms he lies down NJ oiice and sub
mits to treatment the principal part of
which consists OF a patient aud persistent
rubbing OF the abdomen, to be kept up
even after apparent collapse has occnr-
red. he is certain TO recover. "--Pittsburg
Leader.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

.s.e: study from. Z to q o'clock; at 10
attend the Privy Councils meeting nm.
til p. m, and engage IN various mill
try studies from 3 till o'clock. This
is very different programme from that
pursued before the Reformation, when
the chief part of his Majesty's time was
devoted to the performance of religious
ceremonies. Mail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
Haunted Nc.

workingman says "Debt poverty and
suffering haunted me for years, caused by n
sick family and large bills for doctoring, which
did no good. was completely discourage,
until one year ago, by the advice Of nay pastor,
procured Hop Bitters and commenced their
use, and in one month we were all well, aud I
want to say to all poor men, you can keep your
families well year with Hop htters for less
than one doctors visit will cost. - Cf'-istids
AduooaLa ..f.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

Fon Headache Constipation, Liver Complaint
and AL bilious arrangements Of the blood, there
Ia no remedy IA sure and safe as Eiltrt's Day
light Liver Pills They stand unrivalled in re-
moving bile, toning the stomach and in giving
healthy action 10 the liver Sold by all druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

THE market is flooded with worthless and vile
compounds for she rejuvination of the hair, but
Carbohne, the great petroleum hair remover
and dressing, a. now improved and perfected,
still takes the front rank as the best prepare
ton eycr offered 10 the public.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

II is said that from the 1st OF next
month his Majesty the Emperor's daily
habit will be to rise at B o'ci ock every
morning; worshir before the shrine OF
the sacred Insignia at $50; breakfast
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

DR- WrScHElL's Teething Syrup has never
failed TO give immediate relief when used IN
eases of Summer Complaint, Observation-Disclosures,
or pains in tho stomach. Mothers, when your
little darhngs IRE suffering from these OF kin
dred causes, do not hesitate TO give IL a trial.
You will surely be pleased with the charming
effect BE sure TO Inv DR.. Winchell's Teething
Syrup. Sold by all druggists. Only Is cents
per bottle. Itl - % i''1
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

TIE Frazer Grease Ii much more durable
than any other, and perfectly harmless 10 the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

THOUSANDS OF women have beon restored to
perfect health by the nee Of LYDIA L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

FoR rheumatism, sprnins and Bruises, us
Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Iinment, sold b
all druggi t..
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
Files md mosauifocs.

15c. box Trough on Rats" keeps a house fire.
from flies, bed-bugs, reaches, rata, mice, etc
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

said lover, as he toyed with bis sweet
hearts hand. "Thebest way to find
out is to ring il |" was the quick reply.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26
urNny,s CAunOIJC sAI.vn


IL the BEST sALvR for Cuts. Bruises. sorss Ulsss~
Salt Rneum, letter. Ohspped Hands, ohilblans osrns.
md all hints OF Skin Eruptions. Freeklss and Pmplss.
Get HENRY's CARBOLIo sALvE - all sthsrs are
oounterfeits. Price, IS cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

Or. GRIEN's OxYGENATED BITTERs
Is tho best remedy tor Dyspepsia, Biiousness Malaria,
Indigestion, and Diseases Of the Blood Kidneys Liver.
An
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

DURNo's OATARRH sNUFF curee an affections Of
the mucous membrane. Of the bssd and throat
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

WHEN you are an played ont Be careful what
you eat but take Kidney-wort
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

DR. MOTIFS LIvKR PILLS are ths bs-s ossA.r~s
Rssulstorr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

ire story Tebd by ono ~r Btshep RAl-
etrh'a Bsxht wives Dssc~t psion az tsss
Hssrem- mAw the Wcsnea Conapelied
tO ll0slle Gov Them selves
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-08-26

WANTED-Agents
w new and elegant art
eolors, entitled "THE
Send for cir Gu ans 70 VAN
Buffalo, N. Y. ~- Sampl'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
LIME KILN MAXIMS.

During the past week the Committee
on Internal Harmony has been busy with
pen and ink, and as a result Brother
Gardner was asked to submit the follow
ing maxims to the club for adoption:
"Advarsity makes heroes, but we
doan, want any advarsity."
"Misery lubs company, but de compa-
nv hain't WORT 'sochatin wild"
"De man obliged to bory an ak am
nebber situated to lend spade"
ats none O yer bizness who Ibis next
doah if he doan' steal yer wood"
BREAD cast upon the waters may re-
turn, but eight per cent. interest, wild a
good indorser, am mo like bizness."
"De man who kills yer chickens am
ready to respect you if you kill his dog.
Brother Gardner finished the reading.
placed the paper under a weight, and
then said, ut seems to me dat abstract
maxims am like woolen mittens in July.
| have no doubt dat one could sit down
an call to mind FIVE hundred notices,
maxims and sayings dat would read of
very. fine, but it would be useless task.
When you have told man to be honest,
industrious an forgivin', you have got
de essence of all de maxims eber written,
an you have given him all de burden he
kin bar up under. De work of de com.
mittee will not be lost, howeber. We
will lay de maxims aside until an opPor'
tunity offers to send dem to some Com
mon Council or odder public body"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

Pork AND BEANS FOB ONE.-A day
or two ago lady on Central Railroad
train after depositing numerous bundles
in the rack overhead the seat, hung her
umbrella upon the cord connecting with
the air brakes. A newsboy passing
the car noticed the suspended gingham
and politely informed the innocent owner
that she must remove it. Whats that
string for if it amt to hang things on =
inquired the old lady, as she dropped the
umbrella into the seat. The boy answered,
ats to call the waiter when you're hun
gry," and passed on. Soon after vig-
orous pull at the air brake cord brought
the train to a stop. The conductor rushed
up to the old lady and in tone of amaze
ment exclaimed. whats the matter =
bring me plate Of pork and beans,
drawled the ancient female, not in the
least aware she had stopped the train.
An explanation followed, and the news
boy did not venture from The baggage eaI
during tns ~ Il yss hiy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

One OF the pleasant things told OF
Secretary Robert Lincoln, when he was a
rosy-cheeked boy, Is an act OF kindness
shown 20 a private soldier at City Point.
guard ON duty had been wounded in one
OF the early engageH ent about Peters
burg, and had returned TO his post while
still uncured. One stormy day, young
CAPTAIN Lincoln watched the poor fellow
pacipg back and forth until his kind heart
eould bear il no longer. He borrowed q
priyate's overcoat and went out, insisting
on taking the soldiers place as guard.
The man yielded and for an hour the Pres
id.nt's son carried the gun and guarded
the headQpayters tent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

THE VICISSITUDEs OF LIrE.-Charles-
ton, ). c., April lO.-Mr. Rainy, who
served as Lieutenant Governor OF this
State and subsequently, represented the
State in Congress, is now working on the
streets rs a common laborer. Yesterday
while busily handling his pick al incident
occurred which must have vividly remind
ed him of the vicissitudes of fortune. gar
bage cart backed up 10 where the Ex-Lieu-
tenant Governor was working aud dumped
load OF dir; on the street. In the rubbish
was a copy OF the Congressional Record
containing a speech made by himself on
the civil rights bin while member OF Con
gress Mr.. Rainy is not ashsmed of man
ual labor, although at one time wealthy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

GRATEFUL WoMES.-None receive so
much benefit, and none are SO profoundly
grateful and show such an interest Is rec
ommending Hop Bitters as women. IL Is
the only remedy peculiarly adapted to the
many Ills the sex is almost universally SUBJ
ject to. Chills and fever, indigestion or
deranged liver, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or kid
neys, pain in the shoulders and different
parts Of the body, feeling OF lassitude and
despondency, are all readily removed by
these Bitters.-C0urdRt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
was I who did this wrong. o, forgive

was who did this wrong. o, forgive
me, Arthur. / was blind-foolish. !
was envious. o, I would rather live in
the meanest rags Of penury and want,
than to live on the wages Of my hus-
bands dishonesty shall never be en-
vious again. shall never again think Of
bantering sweet Content for my neigh
bor's Plenty It was I who wronged
you. Forgive me-"
Il was scene Of mutual forgivness
that followed, and that night both hus-
band and wife prayed that they might
never heed the voice of the tempter
again.
On the next morning the first person
who came into the store after Arthur
arrived, was the man to whom the cloth
had been sold the day before. The
young merchant felt sudden trembling
coming to his limbs, and the worst fears
sprung to his mind. He feared that his
wickedness had been detected, and that
he should not have it in his power to
make a free restitution. But he was
mistaken. The gentleman had only
come for some stuff for Innings and fac
ings to the pants he was gong to have
made. Arthur's heart leaped again, for
he should have the opportunity he had
hoped for.
"Ab. sir" he said, after the articles
just called for had been rolled up, 81
fear there was a small mistake made
yesterday, and am glad you called for
| wish it rectifed."
Il was not aware of any," returned
the stranger, wonderingly.
"Step this way sir" Arthur led the
way to the counter where the sale Of the
day before had been made, and laying
his hand upon the piece Of cloth from
which he had cut the three yards, he
continued
"You took pattern from this piece"
"Yes sir"
"And paid me one dollar per yard :"
"Yes. sir.
"Well, sir-I was very nervous-very
uncomfortable at the time, and | made a
sad mistake. should have asked you
but forty-two rents per yard for it. 1t
is part cotton. You may return it and
take another piece, or | will pay you
back the difference, just as you please.
He chose to keep the cloth, and
Arthur paid him back one dollar and
seventy four cents. He was very thank
full for the restitution thus made, and he
remained long while and chatted with
the merchant, often making the remark
upon the charm which he always exper-
fenced when doing business with one in
whose honor he could confde. He
proved afterwards to be not only good
customer, but valuable friend to the
young merchant.
That night Arthur Leeman was happy;
and his sweet wife was never happier in
her life, for she had learned the real
value Of the blessing she possessed, and
she had gained once more the treasure
she had well nigh thrown from her-the
sweetest treasure of life-Content.
Time sped on. Arthur Leeman re-
mained strict in his integrity. One BY
one, customers of William Sharping
dropped into his store. They had
learned the real character Of the dishon-
est merchant, and they fed from his
counter. In the course of time Sharp
ing was deeply in debt-his great house
was put up for sale. Arthur Leeman
bought it, and when he paid for it, he
had the sweet, holy satisfaction that
every dollar Of the purchase money had
been honestly earned by fair and yituous
dealing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
1T NEVER PAYS.

II never pays To fret and growl
when fortune seems our foe.
The better bred will look ahead
And strike the Drawer blow.
Your luck Is work.
And those who shirk
should not lament their doom,
But yield the play,
And clear the way,
That better mea have room.
II never pays 10 wreck the health
In drudging after gain.
And he is sold who thinks that gold
Il cheapest bought with pain.
An humble lot,
4 cozy cot.
Have tempted even kings,
For station high.
That wealth can buy,
Not or contcntment brings.
II never pays! A blunt refrain
Well worthy Oft song,
For age and youth must learn the trutl
That nothing pays that's wrong.
The good and pure
Alone are sure
To bring prolonged success.
While what IL right
In heavens sight
Is always sure 10 bless.
lex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

II Don't WANT PLASTER" said Il
sick man to druggist, "cant you give
me something to cure mef" His symp-
toms were a lame back and dsordered
urine and were q sure Indication OF
kidney disease. The druggist told him 10
use Kidney Wort and in q short time II
effected a complete cure. Have you these
symptoms! Then get box or bottle to-
day-before YOU become incurable. IL
Is the cure; safe and sure.-Knorrille repuJ-
lcdR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
ASLEEP.

We 60 our happy round.
Papa and |.
Hush not "A vagrant sound
Must wander by.
In spell OF slumbcr bound
The babies lie.
The golden curl Is tossed
From sculptured brow;
The parted lips have lost
Their pratilc now.
Closed eye-liils, son palms crossed
Unconscious how.
How close the angels bend
Above their bed,
And heavens bright halo lend
To crown their head
. God Thy blessing send
Where scraphs troad'
And we. who trembling wait
with tcar-swept cheek
At childhood's slumber-gatc
In spirit meek.
Our Father supplicatc.
His strength bcspeak.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

SToP AND THNK how much money you
have thrown away buying worthless med
iciues, prepared by unprincipled parties,
who care not what harm they may do 70
your system. You can depend on every
bottle OF Sulphur Bitters as being reliable
medicine. 1t searches out and clcanses
from the blood all impure matter, and
makes you feel like new person.-BostOR
daily Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

Office Of s. NJ PetingW d Co., No. 10
State Street, BostOn.-It gives me great
pleasure 70 say that iddms0R's Botanic
Balsdm cured me OF severe cold, TO which
/ have been subject, especially during the
winter months, and have In many instances
recommended it 10 my fliends, and all have
been benefited by its use. We think IL has
no equal as a cough mixture.
L. l.. PETTINGILL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

A married gentleman, every time he met
the father of his wife, complained to him
of the temper and disposition ofhis daugh.
ter. At last, upon one occasion, the old
gentleman, becoming weary Of the grum-
bling OF his son-in-law exclaimed: "iou
are right she Is an impetuous jade, and II
/ hear any more complaints Of her | will
disinherit her." The husband made no
more complaints.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

Your ID. X. V. G. has cured me OF Chron-
ic Dyspepsia and other ails caused by indi
gestion OF long standing.
Ross X. Spaulding,
Wholesale Hardware, Syracuse, y. Y.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

An insurance company paid $500 for the
privilege Of inssribing on a tombstone
This mans life was insured for $4,000"
And they didn't profit by 1t, either, for the
people who read it said "He was insured
for sl0, 900, and he's filing this hole. |
don't insure"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

A woman will work a month 10 fabricate
a delicate protection for q chair. and then
when 1t Is In place an edict is promptly Is
sued forbidding any mau sitting in that
chair, through fear Of spelling that tidy.
It's the best chair protector that could be
desired
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

Be TENPERATE.-When sickness or de-
preston comes, do not buy "tonlc bitters.
II Is better TO die OF disease than drunken
ness. Buy bottle OF "Favorite Remedy"
and cleanse the system. The great multi
tude Of human Ills have their foundation
In impure blood. DR.. Kennedy's "Fayorite
Remedy attacks these at the fountains
head and makes the stream OF life pure.
Only one dollar per bottle. All druggists
sell 1t. DIR. David Kennedy, Proprietor,
Rondout, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

The PHILADELPHIA Ners says "Bernhardt
threatens to sit down on the ticket
spectators" That wouldn't be very
heavy punishment. She might as well
strike them with a feather" Now Sena-
tor David Davis were TO threaten TO 'sit
down on them," they would tremble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

A Sunday school teacher agreed TO an
swer any question propounded by any
member of his class, when an inqulsitiye
little chap sang out: Where was Moses
when the light went out!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

RY always at hand. Itcures coughs, colds.
bronchitis, whooping cough, Group, inhu-
enzs, consumption, and all throat and
lung complaints. 80 cts. and 81 q bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

The "stage fright" that we hear so much
about Is when the highwayman opens the
stage door and asks you for your money OF
yOur life
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

A scientifically disposed contemporary
has discovered that burning the bung-hole
OF kerosene barrel with red hot poker
will cause the barrel TO disappear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
'Diphtheris poisons the blood. Gonzales.
cents should take Hoods sarssparilla to
neutralize and eradicate the poison matter.

When wicked man Is frozen to death
It may be all right, yet it isn't respectful
to say that he has gone to place where he
will thaw out
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26

The Chicago Inter Ocean calmly observes
that the telegraphed statement that "Hell
Gate Is full OF ice" is not orthodox but
very consoling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-04-26
HEREDITARY Y
SCROFUL.;.

RE YOU aware that In your blood the
"A taint OF scrofula III. = prominent
place? This Is true OF every one. Ii Is la
BILE at any time, On the slightes, proyocailon,
10 develop itself In some insidious disease.
Consumption and many other diseases arr
outgrowths Of this impurlty VI the blood;
HOODS sAksArAhILLA mas ~on1eiiai m
power over all scrofnlOus troubles, rs The IL.
inarkable testimonials We have received
unmisiaka' p prove.
MEssns. {. !. Hoop & Co: Gentlemen-
NyoIngest snl son has aiSmn, always ysras eefn IN
his head di} charging from his ear 5. and a run
ming sore On the back Of his ear for twn
wears: hiSeyeliis would tester and ulcerate,
dlscharthg so that was obliged To wash
them q{en every morning, his eyelashes
nearly vi coming out; he was exceedingly
dainty, most Of the time eating but Two slight
meals day. We were unable 10 ind any
thing that had the least effect upon him TIL
last spring, 1876, We gave him two bottles oi
Moods sorscpGrhai i,fE eap RSsaieS
up without n scar. aud not a sore IN his head
''nee' ''H'eM Mis-. \. c. sAxBoRS.
No. i0s Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass.
1--WE do not as rule allow ourselves %
use our editorial columns to speak OF any
remedy we advertise, but We feel warranted
i'm saving 4 word for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Sarsaparilla has been known as remedial
agent for centuries and Is recognized by ~
schools Of practice as valuable blood pun.
ner. IL is put up In forms OF almost Infinite
variety. but Messrs. Hood & CO., uIoweiI,
Mass.) who are thoroughly reliable pharmal.
cists, have hit upon q remedy OF unusual
cnres which We know to be most extra0r.
dinary."-Editors Lo,rcil Weekly Journal
u01n'c .NARHApARHll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-08-11
A Colorado Shepherd Dog.

\ late traveller speaks thus Of the shcp-
herd-dog> Of western shrep-farmers
The best OF these dogs are worth 500
apiece or even more One herder, whom
We met at Cold Spring ranch, showed Us d
very pretty one that he said he ould not
sell for $500 She had at that time four
Young puppies. The night We arrived, we
visited his camp, and were greatly inter
ested N the little mother and her nursing
babies Amid those Wild, vast mountains.
TIN. little nest of motherly devotion and
baby trust wa very beautiful. While We
were cNclaImIng, the assistant herder came
10 say that there were more than twenty
sheep missing. Two male dogs, both larger
than the little mother, were standing about,
with their hands in their breecheS doing
nothing. But the herder said neither Tom
nor Dick would lind them; Flora must 20.
Ii vas urged ty the assistant that her foot
Vas sore She had been hard at work all
day, was nearly worn out, and must suckIe
her puppies. The boss insisted that she
must 90. The sun was setting. There was
no time To lose Flora vas called, and told
to hunt for the lost sheep, while her master
pointed to great forest, through the edge
Of which they had passed on their way up.
She raised her head but seemed very 10th
to leave her babies. The boss called sharply
to her She rose, looking tired and low
spirited, with head and tail down, and
trotted YEARLY off toward the forest.
said
That is too bad
'Oh, she'll be right back. She's lightning
on stray sheep"
The next morning went over TO learn
whether Flora found the strays. While We
were speaking, the sheep were returning,
driven BY the little dog, who did not raise
her head nor wag her tail, even when spok
EN- to, but crawled 10 her puppies and lay
down by them, offering the little empty
breasts She had been out all night, and
while her hungry babies were tugging away,
fell asleep. | have never seen any thing so
touching. How often that scene comes
back to me. The vast, gloomy forest, and
that little creature, with the sore foot and
her heart crying for her babies, limplng and
creeping about in the wild canyons all
through the long dark hours, finding and
gathering in the lost sheep.