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"I'm almost seven," said Tommy
with q look calculated to impress
even six feet nine. "You see, nv
mother hasn't anybody but me-
and this morning saw her crying
because she could not find five
cents in her pocket-book, and she
thinks the boy that took the ashes
stole it-and-I haven't had-any
breakfast, sir"
The voice again hesitated, and
tears came to the blue eyes.
81 reckon I can help you to a
breakfast, my little fellow, said the
man, feeling in his vest pocket.
"There, will that quarter do?"
The boy shook his head. "My
mother wouldn't let me beg, SIR
was the reply.
"Humph! Where's your father?"
"We never heard of him, sir, af
ter he went away. He was lost,
sir, in the steamship City of Bos-
tom
'tAh! you don't say. That's bad.
But you are plucky little fellow,
anyhow. Let me see" and he pom
dered, puckering up his mouth and
looking straight down into the
boys eyes, which were looking
straight up into his. Saunders, :"
he said, addressing a clerk, who
was rolling up and writing on par
GELS. "Is Cash boy No. 4 still sick9"
dead, sir; died last night" was
the low reply.
"Ah. I'm sorry to hear that.
Well, here's younSster that can
take Lis place" :.
Mr.. Saunders looked up slowly
then he put his pen behind his left
ear-then his glance travelled curl
ously from Tommy to Mr.. Towers.
ooh, I understand" said the lat
ter. '.yes. he is small-very small,
indeed. but I like his pluck. What
did No. 4 get:"
"Three dollars, sir" said the
still astonisned clerk.
"Put this boy down four. There,
youngster, give him your name.
and run home and tell your mother
you have place at four dollars per
week. Come back on Monday and
I'll tell you what to do. Here's
dollar in advance. I'll take it out
of your first week. Can you re-
member"
"Work, sir work all the timer"
"As long as you deserve it, my
man."
Tommy shot out of that store.
If ever broken stairs, that had q
twist through the whole flight,
creaked and trembled under the
weight of a small boy, or perhaps.
as might better be stated, laughed
and chuckled on account of a small
boys good luck. those in that tene-
ment house enjoyed themselves
thoroughly that morning.
"I've got it, mother! I'm took!
I'm cash boy! Don't you know
when they take parcels, the clerks
Well. I'm thatS pr
i ,sss ps.nseekl And the -
- Sk sG2rsge,
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SUCCESS OF A PLUCKY BOY.
Youths Companion.

youths Companion.l
The boy marched straight up to
the counter.
swell, my little man." said the
merchant, complacently-he had
just risen from such a glorious good
dinner-"what will you have to-
day?"
"Oh, rlease, sir, mayn't I do
some work for you?"
1t might have been the pleasant
blue eyes that did it, for the man
was not accustomed to parley with
such small gentlemen, and Tommy
wasn't seven yet. and small for his
age at that. There were a few
wisps of hair on the edges of
The merchants temples and down
on his face. The man pulled at
them. When he had done tweak-
ing them he gave the ends of his
cravat a brush, and then his hands
travelled down to his vest pocket.
s'Do some work for me, eh?
Well, now, about what sort of work
might your small manship calcu-
late to be able to perform? Why,
you can't look over the counter"
''Oh, yes, I can! ard I'm grow
ing, please, growing very fast.
There-see if I can't look Ncipel
counter!" Xx4hl
"Yes, by standing ogs -
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BERKSHIRE HOGS

Anumber of Pure-Breds sEERKSHIRE
HOGS and PIGS'for sale at
jail sulphur Springs Plantation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-06-08

II feel that | shall remain with you
even when am gone. ! shall pray
for you in Heayen-and shall see you
all again. Be virtuous, Sarah. Re.
main honest and true, my Abe-honol
and love your father-he will bring you
up as Christians can die contentedly
and you-Thomas-
"My Nancy-my wife r STAN mered
the strong man, now thoroughly over
come.
81 have been faithful to you," she
continued in a feebled tone, land you
have done your duty. Thanks for all
your kindness to mel And now-God
be with you--you alp
The noble woman endcayored to ut
ter few more words of love, but they
were lost in an unintelligible murmur.
One more glance she cast on all around
her, and then her beautiful eyes, for
merly so radiant with love, became
dim, the lips trembled for the last time.
Death had come to her like sweet
sleep; serene and holy TRANSPORTATION
lay over her quiet features: smile
lowered around the lips. Life had
fled; but Nancy Lincoln resembled a
softly. sleeping one over whom the last
faint rays of the sun shed their mild,
rosy hue. The children knelt weeping
at the feet of the lifeless body.
Thomas Lincoln still retained the now
cold hand within his own.
Let us pray, children" he muttered
IN deepest agony, that God may not
forsake us in the hour of our greatest
trial and need-you have no mother
nowl"
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"You are right. Why not go on a
journey after bidding each maiden a
tender adieu. Then manage to be-
come the victim of a railway collision,
and write from your expiring couch to
each. The responses will probably ell
tighten you"
"That is ingenious, but rather diff
cult, my friend. l should be compelled
to write a falsehood, and my nature
shrinks from that heroic proceeding.
But your suggestion has 'aroused my
imagination-my inventive faculties
are already at work"
'What do you mean?"
81 will explain myself subsequently,
The plot of the drama is not yet def
nitely arranged. By-the-by, do you
know of good situation for a young
man of high moral character t"
"A situationp
II have young friend who is afflict-
ed with want of funds. He was once
wealthy, but is now in reduced circum-
stances. He must do something for a
living-but / will recur to the subject.
Now, goodnight, my dear fellow"
Tom bearing then departed.
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A POstman Who Walked Past the Moon.

With the commencement Of April
last George Fawcett, or, as be is popu-
larly termed, George Post" complet-
ed his forty-seventh year of service in
the postoffice as a rural messenger. A
statement of the distance thus travelled
by public servant of so old standing
may not prove uninteresting. For five
years, 1885 to 1910, he rode between
Sedbergh and Kendall daily with the
mails, thus traversing 40, $50 miles; for
one year, 1904, he rode between
Sedbergh and Halves, total of IA SEQ
miles; for one year, 1841-42, he rode
between Kendall and Dent, II, 40 miles;
and from 1912 to 1882 he has walked
daily between Sedbergh and Dent, in
all 175, 200 miles. The total distance
thus amounts to 242, 800 miles. TO OBJ
tain a better conception of these
figures, we may call it distance oil
about ten times the circumference oil
of the world, nearly eighty times
he distance from England to America
and 1880 miles further than from the
earth to the moonl During his forty
seven years he will have sorted, carried
and delivered some 100000 or 5000,
600 letters, exclusive of newspapers
ETC. Westnoreland Gazette.
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These latter words REQUIRED to me a
week or two afterward, when the ru-
NOR was disseminated through the city
of - that elegant Tom bearing had
become market gardener.
| attached ne credit whatever to the
report, which seemed to me in the very
highest degree absurd F.: but | was very
soon compelled to acknowledge that
there was no exaggeration whatever in
it. bearing had disappeared from his
lodgings, and the door was locked. If
| doub ted the market gardener report,
/ was told l could verify the fact by
going early in the morning, on any
day in the week, to the New Market,
where / would find Tom bearing, with
a neat apron on, selling vegetables.
l went, and, threading my way
through the crowd of purchasers, came
in front of stall wherein we're expos
ed every vegetable of the seacon.
Over this stall presided the once ele-
CANT Tom Dearling-a parsonage no
longer recognizable. Instead Of the
most artistic costume which the best
tailor of the city could devise, he wore
a plain, rather coarse coat, heavy and
serviceable boots, a straw hat, and a
long white apron.
Watching him unperceived l saw
him dispose of his vegetables to pur-
chasers with matter-of-fact air, give
change from the pocket under his
apron, and there was absolutely moth
ing in his demeanor to indicate that ne
had not followed the business of a
market gardner all his life.
went up behind him and said:
$50 you are the young man in re-
duced circumstances, Tom ?"
He turned round, and looking me
calmly in the face replied;
even so, my dear fellow. This is
the end, you see, of all my
matrimonial dreams-a sudden crash
in stocks, penury where wealth was
once, the alternative of sponging on
my friends or pursuing some honest
calling"
looked at him attentively. Was he
in earnest?
81 see YOU have taken up the idea
/ that this is stupendous lark, my dear
fellow" said Tom, quietly: "but y'u
see that | am neither better nor worse
than market gardener if you stay
here. But between living as burden
on you and my other friends and earn
ing an honest support, i have chosen
the latter. Was | wrong ?"
"You were right if you are IL
earnest. But surly you have not los
your means"
Tom bearing shook his head in {
Responding manner, and turned
round to serve some radishes to 8
customer.
"Come back in an hour or two and
viii tell you all about it." he said
mournfully. "I shall have more leisur,
then. A cabbage madam" Why, i
is Mrs. ~
1t was in truth, the mother of Mis-
Emma, who, followed by servan
CARRYING basket, had come after tn,
fashion of many ladies' to do her owl
marketing.
"Mr. Dearingr she exclaimed.
"Unhappily, madam" replied Tom
turning away to hide a blush,
seemed.
"Youp
"Myself, madam-reduced eircum
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Malarial Feyers, Rheumatism, etc., result most
frequently from inactivity of the liver and kid
neys. You make great mistake and do your
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Tits wrong to persistently turn the liver upside
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1t contains Yellow Dock, Sarsaparilla, Juniper,
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physician concerning such a compound, then try
one bottle. 1t win make your mind and body
healthy and strong. 1t is more refreshing than
wine and Won will like it lust as well
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CHAPTER II.

met my friend bearing the next
day He said:
IA final test-come and call with me
on the two damsels this evening, and
give me your opinion"
Certainly"
And it was arranged that Tom would
pick me up in the evening and take
me to see his two inamoratas.
He was punctual, and about nine IN
the evening was presented to Miss
Edith. She was as charming as my
friend had represented. What espec-
ialiy impressed me was the sweetness
of her rather reserved manners, and
her habit of blushing easily. She had
very fine eyes, which expressed every
emotion, and 1 thought l could per-
ceive that my friend bearing had made
strong impression. She laughed at
him a little gently for his fopperies,
but that did not deceive me. She
plainly recognized his finer qualities,
and had conceived something more
than regard for him.
The visit was entirely pleasant. The
young lady played and sang, and her
father, an elegant old gentleman, was
plainly wrapped up in her. On all
sides were the evidences of wealth
the fate Of Miss Edith seemed smil-
ing one, and when we retired | said to
bearing:
"There is your parti, my dear fellow!
She really is chaming as you say"
''She certainly is. But come IN and
see the other"
We went to call upon Miss Emma.
1t was in another part of the city, and
the house was small and plain. We
were received by the young lady with
cordial smiles and frank pleasure. She
was unquestionably a beauty, too.
The play of her features was dazzling.
She said number of things to my
friend bearing in low voice which |
surmised, and was either exceedingly
fond of him or anxious to produce that
impression.
DWELL" said Tom, when we were in
the street again, "which?'
81 really don't know how to advise
you. Are you above money considera-
tions?"
Frankly, my dear fellow, am.
You may not believe me, but it is
true, eccentric as it appears, ne doubt.
Rich or poor, l should never marry
for money-the game is not worth the
candle"
"Taen propose to your dear Emma
if you think you prefer her, and she
is fonder Of you than the other"
Dearlng walked along rejecting, and
swinging his whalebone cane.
'There is still another question" he
said. 81 am said to be wealthy-which
/ am not. Do you think that consid-
Grafton has ever entered into the minds
of these angels?"
81 really don't know"
Because it would be interesting to
arrive at right views on that subject
And the topic reminds me that have
not yet obtained a situation for the
friend in reduced circumstances which
1 mentioned last night. l must look
after that young mans affairs, and
secure some employment for him. He
is poor, but honest, and would take
any position-senator of the United
States or market gardener"
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The drowning of Messrs. Comfy and
Reitzel, of the Clara Louise X ellogg
Concert Company, in New Hampshire,
Saturday, was a most sorrowful disaster.
A dispatch from Chesterfield Lake, N.
H., dated Sunday, says: "a number
of men have been engaged all day
dragging the lake for the bodies OF
Messrs Comfy and Reitzel, but without
success. No one knows the exact
locality of the Drowning, fact that
renders the work of recovering the
bodies all the more difficult. Clara
Louise Kellogg and Messrs. Sumner and
Corsely of her company, a brother of
Mr.. Comfy from Boston, and cousin
from Springfield, arrived this morning
and will push forward the search with
vigor. Hundreds visited the lake to-
day from the near country"
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THE HARMLESS VEST.

Twas Sunday eve and the small boy stood
With his eve to the keyehole pressed,
Aud he saw his sister Bessy's head
On Absalom Thompson's vest.
Then he ran to his parent stern and told,
And the parent stern replied:
There amt no harm in vest slide out,
But the lad refused TO slide.
There amt no harm il a vest, | know,
And his eyes flashed bright that minute,
but isn't it dangerous, dad" ne asked
when Absalom ThOmpsOn's In III"
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4 Use for the High Hat.

The ordinary high hat has generally
been denounced as grievous imposi-
ton of fashion, but it has at last been
turned to really purpose. The swiss
federal council was at its wits'-end to
know what to do with the request for
invitations to the St. Gothard festivities,
and there were ''six hundred gentle
men at least" whose claims were undeni-
able but all of whom the council did
not see its way to feeding and lodging
for three days" In this emergency the
council has intimated that "cylinder
mats and black coats will be de rigueur,' y
and this costume is so abhorent to the
free Switzers that many (itis confden-
tly expeeted) will stay away rather
than wear it.-PdH Mall Gazette.
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was very respectable bushes; that
she was no. at all ashamed to marry a
market gardener, and after all, need
not continue on, as my wife would
have plenty of money Then my in
most heart smote me, and | acknowl-
edged my deceit"
"And she forgave it p said, laugh
ing,
Eyes; but really she seemed a little
sorry that was not poor market
gardener. after all. Confess that is not
bad for what is called rich girl Pr
j. Estencook.
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Frank Burkman, alias Frank Burke,
having been arrested in Baltimore on q
charge of petit larceny, has confessed
that he killed Capt. Edward Nilsson and
his colored mate ON board the sloop
Fanny Southland in Machedoc creek, 81
small arm of the Potomac river, in Vir-
ginia' on the 4th inst.
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A WASHINGTON dispatch saws: It

A Washington dispatch says: 1t il
a fact not generally known that Capt.
Danenhauer, of the Inflated Jeanette,
is native of Illinois, and was appoint
ed cadet at the United States Nava
Academy on the recommendation o.
an Illinois member of congress" The
brave Lieutenant is Chicagoan, beins
the son of w. w. Danenhauer, who
over twenty years ago was publisher
and bookseller in that city.
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One of the most novel weddings that
ever took place in Texas was the mar
riage on May 4th OF Mr.. s. Gentry, of
Burleson county, to Miss Rachel Wat
son. near Salado. The groom is six
feet high and weighs 16o pounds, while
the bride is only two feet eleven inches
and weighs sixty-iye pounds. Miss
Watson was 26 years old and well
known as the "dwarf of Bell county.
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Sadly Afflicted.

"My boy was badly afflicted with
said Mr.. Barton, of the
great stave firm of Roadway & Barton,
of this city, to one of our reporters. We
doctored him great deal, but could
find no cure; had heard SO much OF
the efficacy of st. Jacobs Oil that ]
finally determined to try it. Two bottles
of the Oil fully cured him. Cincinnati
EaQuirer.
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EVERY HOME should contain Eli,

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UNCLE SANS CONDITION POWDER pre-
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The finest Parasols, Millinery, Dress
goods Silks, Hosiery, Linens, Laces,
Dolmans, Ladies', Misses. Children's,
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at JAMES MoRGAN's, Milwaukee, at the
lowest prices in America.
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voice from the Press.

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1t is said that the late James Wick,
the Rochester scotsman, gave more
than $4,000 yearly for charitable pur-
poses. He gave $4,000 worth of seeds
to the Kansas sufferers by the grass
hopper plague.
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I. j. Thompson, of Maysville, KY, writes:
About year ago had severe attack Of cnills
and fever. / have been quite an invalid since,
suffering from sinking SPELLS, nervous chls, night
sweats, etc. Ny digestive and urinary organs
were in a very weakened condition. felt very
weak, nervous and debilitated, and dyspepsia,
painful urination, and rheumatism exhausted me
of all vitality. My doctor seemed discouraged
and consented to my trying DIR. Guysotts Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla, medicine my mother
had once used with benefit. II has acted like a
miracle 10 my case, and now feel perfectly well.
e
Mary Anderson, the actress, has pur-
chased a house in Brooklyn, which she
now occupies.
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The will of the late Hannah W..
Richardson, a prominent member OF
the Society of Friends in Philadelphia,
bestows SOL 900 in cash and 800 shares
of valuable stocks upon various benev-
client institutions.
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Mas SARAH j. VAN buren,, whose portrait
appears in another column, is preparing La
dies Tonic" which has been u'ed for years for
curing those distressing complaints common to
womankind. 1t can be bought of druggists, or
by addressing Mrs. Van Buren, at 1872 Franklin
street Bntfalo n. Y. who answers letters free.
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The news from southea st Texas is to
the effect that there has been plenty OF
rain in that region; the corn crop is
highly promising, and the oak trees
are loaded with growing aoorns for the
growing porkers next fall.
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Venie, oldest daughter of Denman
Thompson, the ac'or, was married last
week to Edward A. Mcfarland, OF
Philadelphia, at Mr.. Thompson's resi-
dence in SwanZey. N. H.
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There is but one real cure for baldness-CAR
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dressing known.