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Causes that Retarded Immigration to
the South.
New York Herald ]


When the South emerged from the war
slavery bad disappeared, but evils hardly
less depressing were born OF the recon
structlon period, with all its extraordinary
features and gross abuses, and the period
of political turmoil that followed when the
southern States were overrun with pOitical
tramps and carpet.baggers and reported
southern outrages were Of almost daily oc'
currence.
That this condition Of things, with the
industrial s!agnation, business inactivity,
and general poverty that have long ielgned
in the South, should drive immigrants from
its borders Is but natural. But now the
mischievous causes that have heretofore
been working against the best interests OF
the southern States have disappeared, or
are fast disappearing. The South has ex-
perienced a new birth and has entered
upon new life. A new industrial South
is taking the place OF the old political
South. The country and its people are on
the high road OF industrial activity and
business prosperity.
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...s.r er she Stockholders OF the
nanx,,ie ana New River Rahrs""
ssnec,, :, a,.naicA 10 The News.J

Especial dispatch 10 tue Ne"s1 nv, .
u.n,,xsvndr. Va, August s.-Tbe
.,oekhoIders Of the Danville and New
River railroad assembled 10 anuuai meeting
al 10 O'Clock to-day. The meeting was .i a
very large and full one, nearly an 'oe s'v The
being represented. Full reports ~ Tue
werk snd Of the condition OF the company
were submitted. Resolutions strongly en-,
Sorsing the policy, past and present, OF u, Ine
president snd directors were au ,,peri
Wasor WtIiam 4. Sutherlin was unahl-
monsty reelected president. Tue following
, nore ynsntmousIy elected directors: ID. +.
GrsSey, J. B. Laviuder II. o; Lester; Dr. n;
james semple, and J. ii; sehoolns%' % o.
SrhooIGeld, Of Danville.
The work on the road at this end Is pro,
pressing rapidly. The grading VIII De
Completed TO Mulberry creek. whiting TWO
mics OF MartInsville. In few days. IOere
A. evsyv Indication that the iron horse VIII
be heard in our midst before Christmas
and our people are happy.
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ro,...o rar,or,cn harmed.

LYNCHBURG, Va, August "a large
eopAagration at midnight destroyed me 10,
bscco factories OF Leftwlch * Co. ana "Oo9
KCo,. in the eastern portion OF the city. "A
large quantity OF tobacco was stored IN them'
Loss about $4,000 During tbe IRE man,
named John KAY, from Danyllle. shot man
named Thomas Dent for quarreiing WHO Il
woman who was with Dent, who may DC
MORALLY injured. KAY escaped.
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Temple Grady hos been designated o.
mail messenger fer twelve trips per weel
hetweeE Millwood and Boyer, Clarke conn
~. Wa. George ". Fritts is appointed
postmaster at Success, Warren county, Va
John A. Chambers is appointed postmaster
at Tsngier, Aecomac county, Va. and Otis
N. Mcoers is appointed postmaster st Trees
Point, Charles City eo1aty, Va.
The Winchester Times says: The recent
Democratic State Convention was distin'
gnished shove aid others tnat we have ever
attended by the enthusiasm OF ils members,
the moderation and wisdom Of l's delibera.
iions, the patriotic and anselnsh course OF
SIS aspirants, aud the broad. liberal, and
generous character Of 10 conclasions'
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General Joseph Wheeler, member OF Con-
gress.elect from the Eighth Alabama con-
gressional district, says in aa open letter
"The desolation OF our beloved South
cannot be changed into prosperity except
by action. Recrimination and repining
will obtain nothing. We want and we are
determined TO see our country, whose eli.
mate, soil, and hidden wealth present At
fractions superior to any land, what 1t
should be-a prosperous country filed with
pros porous people,
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The Washington Post says: The cry OF
the Readjusters OF Virginia that the people
OF the State are too poor to pay their debts
does not argue high sense OF self-res pect,
TO say aotbing at all about honor. The Audi
tors report, by which the valuation OF pro.
pefty is shown TO be lagely augmented, in
spite o. all that the Readiuster assessors
could do 10 reduce 1t, demonstrates, more
over, the utter insincerity OF the poverty
Dreiext
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No. 9003 Man sTRxET, K'CHNOND' VA
~ fhs Editors Of TIC Dispatch
4 nave seen Ia your paper several notlces
"A The mace Of Virginia. A recent 'ssus
- s,.,ss that the latest mention OF Il was May
81 sS7s wish 70 saw that marched m :
, -, e 4, Norfolk either IN 1881 Q.
pieoe.ne hgndredth anniversary OF tha'
s svDs that MI. Lamb then earried u
ny M o,n,,,hilit,es. therefore. are that u ls'u
49, ,sm,;v. Yours, JAMES A. FARssR'
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Tramps seldom or never get sunstruck,
and they enjoy the long vacations OF their
lives with pretty good health. The fact is
that tramps drink great deal Of but'ermilk.
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EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP 1RSfA
IA TICK ETS. ssHyEtk&s5o
EUROPEAN sTEAMsmIP AGENCY,

EUROPEAN STEAMSHIP AGENCY,
1000 MAIN STREET,
Representing the following hrst-class ocean steam,
shin lines from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, TO Europe: CTNARD. WHITE STAR,
NATIONAL, ANCHOR, GUlON, INMAN. AMER
loan, RED STAR, ALLAN, NORIH'GERMAN-
LLOYD. HAMBURG AMERICAN, and METH
FRLANDS, AMERICAN, ITALIAN, aud Dor.
DFAUX. FIRST CLASS, sECOND-CLASS, and
STEERAGE TICKETS TO and from all the principal
pOluts IN Europe. Excursion tickets at reduced
rates. .State-roOms secured In advance. Pan les
going TO Europe or sending for their friends would
DO well 10 communicate with the undersigned be-
sore purchasing elsewhere. Railroad and steamship
tickets to all points in the United states and Gag
ada. Rates same as at dep0ts and general O1lce'.
80 trouble 10 answer questions. Write 10 or call on
4. W. CARRIER,
General Railroad and steamship Agent.
1000 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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EOR NEW YORK.-The Old A1sFfH

EOR NEW YORB.-TRe Old I'm
Il Dominion Steamship Company ss2Sek&sssss
steamers will sail as follows: steamer OLD Do
MINION, Captain WALKER, every TUESDAY at
2 o'clock =. NJ; steamer WGANOhE. Captain
Couch, every FRIDAY al 2 o'clock L. NJ; steamer
MANHATTAN, Captain KELLY, every SUNDAY
at o'clock 4. NJ.
Freight received up 10 l o'clock p. VI. for the
TUESDAYS and + day's steamer, aud to O'Clock
Saturday evening for sunday snip.
Through bills Of lading signed and goods for-
Warded with dispatch 10 all points north, south, east
and west: also. TO foreign ports.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
Afier-rabin fare 20 New York, $lO.0O' r7uhd
trip. SlS; stesrdge, SO anC 81.
For freight or passage apply 20
q. W ALLEN & CO., Agents,
mv6-ts Company's Wharf, Rockets.
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Utterly Utter.
TROPIC-FRuIT LAXATIVE.


TROPIC-FRTIT LAXATIVE.
PRESCRIBED BY PHYSICIANS.
TNROPIC-FRUIT LAXATIVE,
PREPARED FROM TROPICAL FRUITS AMI
PLANTS,
A DELICIOUS AND REFRESHING
FRUIT LOZENGE,
WHICH SERVES THE PURPOSE OF
PILLS AND
DIsAGREEABLE PURGATIvE
MEDICINES.
TRoPIC-FRUIT LAXATIVE
is THE
BEST PREPARATION IN THE WORLD
FOR
CONSTIPATION, BILIOUsNEss, HEADACHE
PILES, AND ALL KINDRED COMPLAINTS.
1t acts gently, effectively. aud Is delicious to take
Cleansing the system thoroughly, IL imparts vgor Ia
mind aud body, and dispels melancholy, bypoehOn-
dria, etc. ONE TRIAL coSvIScEs.
PACKED IN BRONZE TIN BOXES ONLY.
Price, 90 and 60 ceRts. Sold by ali druggists.
lmy S-deodtAhl0, 'e2l
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THOMAS F. SULLIVAN,
GEORGE G.. JUNklN,
Commissioners
GALE OF LAND IN THE COUNTY OF

GALE OF LAND IN THE COUNTY OF
- GCOCHLAND-Unde decree of the Circuit
Court Of the county OF GOOchland, in the suit OF
SCOTS executor VS.. GOOCe, &C, daied the 9Th day
OF April, 1881. ! will as special commissioner
therein named. sell al auction, nj GOochand Court
house, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER l, 1881,
the TWO TRACTS OF LAND now IN the posses
sion of A. II. Fleming, the former purchaser al his
ri and costs, containing respectively lob and 22s
ACRES, lying on the Three. Chopped road IN me
upper part Of the said county.
FERNS: Une half cash balance on credit OF
six months. secured by bonds bearing interest from
DAY OF sale, ard title retained Ill the purchase
money is paid. W. W. COSBY
~ 2S.Th4w Special Commits iOn'r.
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FREIGHT.

Freight received daily for Norfolk, Portsmouth
Smlthheld, and Hampton; Washington, y. CO
Newberne Washington, and TarbOrO', y. &, an
an poug I'm Eastern North Carolina; also, for East
ern shore of Virginia, Old Point, aud all regular
landings on James river, az LOWEST RATES
and through bills issued. /. Y. TATUM,
60 10 Superintendent.
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BY jas. Maedougaii, Auctioneef'
No. 10 Governor street.

rVoUsEHOLD FURNITURE, PARLOR
Ill ORGAN, CARPETS, &C. AT AUCIion'-
y" THURSDAY THE nth INSTANT,
=. NJ O'Clock will sell at the residence NO. oOo
50, nai street. between FINN and sixth. Eenleei
sSsor, msnt OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES, consist
Ing / Excellent ., PoLLoCK's PARLOR ORG IAN, near
PaRLSoeR.' CHAMBER, and DINING.RooM
FURNITURE,
oII.PkiNTiNGs and kNGRAYtNGs;
/ WHITES PATENT UNDERGRADUATES oH-
l No. y PORTABLE RANGE, In perfect order .T,r =,
Together with the usual variety OF hllChGN
FURNITURE, &C, &C. .,,.o.
T. b. COOK, Salesman. Au .
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ZINE ALBEMARLE FARM
IL AT AUCTION. ON THE PREMISES,
AUGUST 20, 1881,

The VALUABLE FARM "VIEWMONT," at
Carers Bridge, I'm Albemlrle county, Va. about
eight miles from Scoltayille, on the Richmond and
Allegheny railway, and ten from Charl0ttesyille,
containing 7lS ACRES, WELL.lMPRONED
LAND. EXCELLENT BUILDINGS. good neigh
borhood, and one Of the most productive places IN
the country sold as whole or In parcels.
For particulars address j. A. MOON.
Executor, ScOttsvi1e. Va; or,
j. /. COCHRAN,
is 2s .eod,d Commissioner, Charlottesville Va
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LOST, sTRAYED, AND STOLEN.

OST.-A SMALL GREEN BIRD, SIP
4 resembling parrot, belonging 10 m eHhHlL
Wa picked uD on Main street betwe. Mn .Xft~r,
tenth and Twentieth streets ny some per 80
SON. A suitable reward Will be paid for It's return.
&. INENSEN,
au 1I-2t+ NO. l9Oo Main street
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No. 2 DAILY except Saturday. Nos.
DAILY cNCtp' sunday.
Pullman parlor cars through co. bA.aH'..
4 train.
Iulmsn sleeping cars through Co. f.i'.
aud New York on No tialu.
enables f.. lltIi'
General Pas.eugef 40
JOsrPu n. SANDS, Superintendent.
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: IFHNe
Richmond. 3:45 r. NJ l0:l0 4. " 1000 T.. ".
Arrive at
West POini 5:55 T.. NJ i15 y. VI 1:lj a. "


Passenger train connects az West Pelnt on TUES.
DAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS NI.l
steamers % and from Baltimore.
Freight trains VIII have passenger coach ATTACHED
Train No. "a connects AZ Burkeyllie with Nor.
folk AID Western railroad for FsrmyiGe, Lyuch-
burg, and all Southwestern points.
Train No. 80 fast naiD stops only A. JeteryIlle,
Burksville. Dras.'s Branch. Barksds'o's Danv.i =
Greensboro Salisbury, Charlotte. Spariauh.rl.
Greenville, Seneca TOccOS, Lula, aHd Gzius.sI. b
connecting al Atlanta for all points south aud south.
west.
Train No. AZ ChroUgh passenger stops at an sta-
| lions, connecting az SUtherlu's with Milton and
| Sutherlin NarrOw-Gauge railroad FER Milton; AZ
salisbury with Western North Carolina railroad f.-
| for all points South and Southwest.
Train No. ~ Through pas cnger and mall .'nrf
At all stations. connecting al Sniherlu's WIN l.
and Sutherlin NaIrOw-6auee railroad ior VI 900.
at Atlanta for all points south and t"uthvt.t, A.
Charlotte with Charlotte. Columbia and AuE.p
railroad for Columbia, Augusta, savannah Ale
Trains from The Sou'h arrive at Richmond a. f47
p. NJ. 3:42 =. M.I7:l3 s. NJ, and = n .. ". tnd
from West Point AZ l0:l 3 A. VI. PassengcrI, I.
+. ~. and s:25 p. NJ. ttrtign'.l
PUTLNIAN-CAR SERVICE:
On Train No. 5O-Richmond 10 Atlanta.
ON Train No. 4S-New York and At'auta IA
| Richmon', and Greensboro % hcrry's .t....
! Western North Carolina railroad.
On Train W. 42-WashingtOu, a. Eici...i.
| aud Danyille. and Danville and Amaus'a
| Bon-Alr passenger trains leave Richmond 1. ~
\. NJ. and 6:3j L. NJ; arrive az Bon Airat tti A.
| NJ. and Csc L. NJ arrive ~ toHntld al l.I- 4.
| VI. and 7;ll Il. VI. Rcurulng, leave CoaHr' l.
| 7:4l A. ~ aud 1928 L. NJ: leave Bon Airli A.
| NJ ana 7:4O f.. NJ; arrive at Richmond ~ ~.Zt 4
NJ. ana +. VI. All passenger trai rs except il' .r
mail stop at Bon Air
| Tickets sold TO all points south. sOstheAsL and
southwest, and baggage checked through.
No lsy-over checks given on iocAl ticket
General Passenger and Ticket Agc1'
IT r TAFEOTT. General M4ulgtr
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LEAVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

direct four-hOurs connection Is made H'f..'
Richmond and Norfolk by trains iCatiug l;i -H..-
at 1850 A. NJ, and Norfolk az 1928 J.. y. ''.
this service.
An trans leaving Petersburg viii s'sg' ii r
ApDOmattOx deDOi.
SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAINS leave L...
mond al 4. VI. ana 8 L. VI. Leave Peter '..-
9 4. VI. and l.. VI. every sunday.
4. ~ KLINE, ~upeiiuieIH. .
A. POPE, General Passenger and llctrt Ago..
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CHENANDOAH-NALLEY RAILROAD
FOR BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHlA.ANbN. "
YORK.
SCHEDULE ~ EFFECT JUNE bis.
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WANTS.

WANTED, TEN GOOD CIGAR
w MAKERS. Prices, 81, IS, 30, and $40 per
'houSa"'' j. n. HALL a CO.,
.r11.o. Greensboro y. q.
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WANTED, TO PURCHASE A GOOD
w uopSF Iunuite early at the SINGER
sEWING-MACHINE OFFICE, S21 Main street.
an Ills
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FOR EER =.

NOR RENT. THAT DESIRABLE a.
Il STORE No 600 east Broad street, for IA
long time occupied 10y Shields y Cary as a grocery
store. Possession given August Ion.
an d. eOd3t GRUBBS y WILLIAMS.
NOR RENT, STORE No west HA
II BROAD street. between Fir-t aud Brook kL1
avenuc-a coed stand for any retail business, Rent
moderate. 90 ~ lODb,
au eod3tF No. 20 cast Bryad s-rtcl.
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WANTED, AN EXP f r e n c + ID
w DRIVER. None need apply without good
recommendations as TO character and apiliiy; Apply
~ onre to C. ZtMMFR,
an I0.0t 1918 Main street.
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WANTED, A GOOD COOK, WASHER
w "a IpOSFR None other need Apply. Best
references required. Apply at 9lS Main street be-
1000 Ninth and Tenth. hu ll-ob
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VEANTED. A FIRST-CLAsS MILL
w EER at No. Alb east Broad street. o.
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WANTED, IN OUR BOILER SHOPS,
w A coon FLANGE.TURNER. Apply im'
mediately WILLIAM E:TANNER 4 90
srI1ois 40 south Seventh street.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-07
Cured OfSWenring.

The husband of Nashville lady
was before his marriage a furious
swearer. Through his wife 8 influence
he left off this bad habit, except one
favorite cuss word, which clung to him
under all circumstances, and which,
to the great annoyance Of the good
wife, he would unconsciously use ev-
erywh here the word damn. Several
months since be arose one cold morn
ing, before the servant came into make
the wood fire, and, after a long effort,
and the frnitless burning of many
matches, turned and said: Sallie,
this damn FIRE won't burn. To this
the good wife earnestly said: Yes,
the damn wood is too green, and the
damn servant has forgotten to bring
up any damn kindiing to start the
damb fire with. He looked at his
wife in absolute dismay, but at once
saw the point and said nothing
A longer period than usual passed
without the favorite expletive being,
used, but later on he wanted a bas-
ket and said, after looking; Sale,
where has the damn basket got to?
The wife quietly, as ifputting child
aleep, said: Ask the damn cook TO
get YOU the damn bsskes-dawn her,
che keeps it. As before he said moth
ing, but months have passed, and 1t
be damns any thing it is not where she
is. She says it was like taking qui'
nitie; and she always went and washed
out her mouth afterwards but he is
cured.
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town.
When cats take moonlight promen'
AIDES without becoming excited.
When hens'lay eggs without cack'
ling twice as much as is necessary.
When railroad nen organize them
selves into temperance society.
When men DO hot try to beat each
other in horse trades.
When women do not criticise each
others dress, and girls do not attempt
to wear shoes size too small,
When the man in the moon resigns
bis position and goes to lecturing
When peace and love reign on earth
and when men quit lying, cheating,
stealing. drinking, swearing and gam
bling.
Wnen these things come to pass,
know ye that something is going to
happen, and it is a good t.me to pre-,
pare to gosomewhere.
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Information about DOGS.

How large is dog"
well, that depends. If he's run
ming away from you be looks abou
the size Of a gallon Jug but if he''
coming at you lie looks as large as {
yearling calf"
DO dogs guard the house?"
"Yes, particularly tie kitchen door
Nothing hults dogs feelings so much
AS to have his master think he 8 wait.
ing for bones, instead Of being there
on guard"
Can a dog take a 'hiht7"
"Yes. AS soon as one sees farm
er coming across the fields with gun
he knows that killing sheep is over
for that morning, aid away he goes.
Are dogs very strong?"
"You d think they could pull saw
log to Judge BY the amount Of howl
ing they will do between dusk and
day break, hut the minute boy wants
a ,lde on his sled the family dog is
troubled with heart disease and gen.
eral weakness
Can dogs find their way home from
long distances?"
"Its according to the dog. If it's
one you want to get rid of he can find
his way back home from California
If It's good one he's apt to get lost
if he goes round the corner"
Can Dogs see in the dark?'
Some appear to, but instances are
not rare where dogs commanded tc
rush out and devour the fellow hook
ing wood, have rushed under the bed
by mistake and stayed there. That
all about dogs
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Ending OftIic World.

Dear Sir:-How will We know when
the world is coming to an end. JOE
We never lived in a world which
came to an end, hence do not know
from experience what signs will occu-
py the ending Of the world. Altman
ac makers with a sad neglect of enter
prise, have failed to enlighten us on
this point, but when you see the fol
lowing occurrences you can safely be
gin to lose interest in things earthly
and to make preparations to try tc
palm yourself off for very respecta'
Bile angel.
When cats climb trees back ware
ar come down the same way.
When all other dogs do not jump on
the weakest dog in the fight.
When men practice what they
preach.
When Christians forget their differ
ence and dwell together With spirits
of charity and brotherly love.
When tramps go about the country
begging to be allowed to chop wood
When fools appreciate their condl
ton like other people do.
When people See their own faults
and overlook their neighbors.
When people cease to talk soanda
and love their neighbors as themselves
When rneh DO NOT lie about th'
weather and how many fish they
caught.
When email boys wash their feet il
the winter time from sehse Of duty
When men appear to be what they
really are.
When fat oAitss have to seek hold
ers.
Whet, d circus eomes along that il
not the Largest on earth, and when Ell
ephapts etand on their head and play
mumblepeg.
When you see a W oman whose bah.
,, il not the prettiest and smartsst il
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the cornerstone, like they DO in pub
lie buildings"

lie buildings"
"Well, that is natural enough"
"Iknow, yet it seems kind o queer
that be should put dollar bill in
with the other things. He must have
lots o money, to throw it away in that
manner
Mrs. Pratlet telt her cheeks flush.
Involuntarily she glanced towards the
Squire. But he never looked around.
She met Mr.. Ruddi'ove that afternoon
for the Grst time since his return to
Sequosset-Luke himself, save that
the demon Of intemperance had been
completely crushed, and his better ma
ture triumphing at last He looked
her brightly in the face, and held out
bis hand, saying but the one word:
Mary"
Tremulcusly she replied: II am
glad to see you here again
When Luke had overcome his emo
ton he continued:
"Do you remember that STORMY
night when you gave me that dollar
bill and begged me not to 20 to the
tavern?"
YES"
That night vas the PIVOT on which
my whole destiny turned. You were
kind to nae when all others gave me
naught out the cold shoulder. You
trusted me when all otner faces were
averted. That nj 5ht | took vow to
myself tc prove worthy Of your conf
dence, and | kept it. / treasured IT
up, and heaven has added nightly 10
my little store. ! have pat the bill
in the corner. stone Of my new house,
for it arose alone from that dollar
bill"
II won't offer to pay you back, for
| am afraid" he said, smll!ngly, the
luck would 60 flom me with it. But
III tell you what will do, I'll give
money and words of trust aud encour-
agenent to some other poor wretches
as you gave to ne.
The next day Mrs. Pratlet received
from the delivery man at the door a
bundle, which, when she had opened
it, revealed to her astonlshed gaze the
most beautiful piece Of oil cloth her
eyes had ever beheld. This natural
ly attracted the Squlres attention,
and when Mrs. Pratlet told him all,
he only replied, with some emotion:
You were hight, and | was wrong. "
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Carving isn'tfun. A young man OF
our town was recently invited to carve
turkey at dinner party and before
the knife was finally taken from him
he had upset a glass Of water, wrench
ed bis shoulder, shot the turkey across
the table into lady's lap, and nearly
iabbed man eye out, and it wasn't
a tough bird either.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-07

MY first Cigar.


Twas Just behind the woodshed
One glorious summer day,
Far DER the hills the sinking SUN
Pursued it's westward way.
And in MY lone seclusion,
Safely removed afar
From all Of earth's confusion,
I smoked my first cigar.
Ah, bright the boyish fancies,
Wrapped in the wreathes of blue,
Ny eyes grew dim, my head was rHh
The woo1shed round me flew.
Dark night closed'in around me,
Rayless without a star,
Grim death I thought had found he,
And spoiled y'first cigar.
All, pallid WIS MY noble brow,
TIE waning night was late;
Ny startled mother cried in fear,
My child what haye you ate!
heard my flither's smothered laugh,
ltse.lned so strange and far,
knew he knew, knew he knew
I'd smoked my first cigar
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-07
And muly COWS don't hook?"

A woman fell on an icy sidewalk in
Hartford and broke her leg. She re-
covered $500 damages from the city.
The owner of the premises in front Of
which she was hurt was then sued by
the city. on The ground that he had
violated an ordinance by not clearing
the walks Of ice. The Supreme Court
has decided in this case that the city
and not the property owner is liable
for injury to a person falling on an
icy sidewalk.