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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
AsHBUKNIAM, Mass, Jan. IA, 1884,

have been very sick over two years. They
all gave me up as past cure. tried the most
skilful physicians, but they did not reach the
worst part. The lungs and heart would fill up
every night and distress me. and my throat
was very bad. 1 told my children L never
should die in peace until had tried Hop Bit
ters. l have taken two bottles. They have
helpe': me very much indeed. l AIN now well.
There was a lot of sick folks here who have
cen how theyhelped me. and they used them
and are cured, and feel as thankful as do
that there Is so valuable Il medicine made.
ap1 2wd&w Mis-. JULIA q. CUSHING.
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If any invalid or sick person has tue ieas,
doubt of the power and efficacy OF Hop Bit
tiers to cure them, they can find cases exactly
like their own. in their OWE neighborhood,
with proof positive that they can be easily
and permanently cured, at q trifing cost-or
ask your druggist or physician.
GRKENwICH, Feb. II, 1850.
Hop Biners Co.-SIRs-I was given up by
the doctors to die of scrofula consumption.
Two bottles OF your Bitters cured me.
m52wd&w LEROY BREWER.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Another Boat Race I'm Prospect

TORONTO, Ont, April 1O.-Jake Youdam,
Of Orillia, has challenged Peter Bole, of
Pittsburgh, to row thrce-milc race for
any amount between $500 and $1,000 Il
side about the first week in June. Youdam
has deposited 500 forfeit with tie sport
ing editcg of the Hail.
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ReiQart's Old Brandy,

in cases OF Dyspepsia, we can summon nun
bcrs OF wttneSses-One case in particular we
clte:-
A hard-working farmer had heen ail.ictco
with an exhaustive Dyspepsia tor q number Of
years; his stomach would reject almost every
kind of food; he had sour eructations con.
appetite-in fact, he was obliged to
restrict his diet to crackers and stale bread,
and as q beverage he used McGrann's Root
Beer. He is a Methodist, and then, as now
preached at times, and in his discourses often
acclaimed earnestly against all kinds of strong
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Triple ASSaSSlnatj,n

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, April 1O.--An un-
known person fired Il shot gun through a
window of the dwelling of Horace Jones
in the town of Union, the shot taking
effect on Jones, his wife and domestic.
Their wounds will probably result IA
tally.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Died In His Pulpit.

SAN Francisco, Cal. April 1O-Rev. l..
Hamilton, pastor of the Independent church
at Oakland died suddenly yesterday morn
ing in the pulpit dnr'ng his discourse lie
paused in his Sermon aud sinking down
expired almost Instantly. The deceased
was 20 yca,s OF age and was we'll known
Oh tho Pacific coast.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
A Sudden Death. .

Jacob Ii. Wissler, who resided with his
brother-in-law, Jacob Newcomer, died
suddenly at the latter's residence near
Rock Hill, in Manor township, on Satur-
day. He was in his usual health during
nearly all day. In tho afternoon he sat
down near the stove and shortly after
wards was found dead leaning over the
stove. Deputy Coroner B. F. Hockey
impanelled jury and held an inquest,
the verdict being "death from apoplexy."
The deceased was &C years of age and was
a bachelor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
HENRY.s CARBOLIO sALyE.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum tetter, ,chappe.l hands,
chilblains. corns and all kinds OF skin erup.
tions. freckles and pimpes. The salve is
..s.,ntecd TO give perfect satisfaction i'll
every case Or money refunded BE sure you
get Henry's CarDolic Salve, rs all others are
but limitations and counterfe!ts. Price q cents.
Sold III Lancaster ut COchran's Drug Store,
l37 aNd I'D North Queen street.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

NEW YORK, April 10.--Flour--Staie and
Western a shade stronger, with moderate dc.
mand Southern firm and quiet.
Wheat 1s@ssc higher and unsettled trade
only moderate No. 2 Rcd, May, 81 4IIGG
l ~; do June, 81 379l 37ss do July, 81 .isS
01 2lsss do Aug, 81 197sail 20:
Corn H@Lc higher and rather quiet; Mixed
Western, spot, 79G84c futures, SI@s2c.
Oats scarcely so strong: No. 2May, 5JA0
55Ac do June, 53@53Ac State, 62Q65c West.
ern. GI@G4c.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., April 1O.-For
tho Middle Atlantic states, occasional rain
on the coast, followed by clearing weather,
nsthcaster!y winds, higher barometer,
stationery Or lower temperature.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Military Reunion.

The members of Co. K, 122d Regt. Pa.
VOL, known during war times as the
Schaeffer zouaves, are making preparations
for a reunion, to be held on the I'd of May
next, at Eugene Bauer's GoldenHorse hotel,
142 and IA East King street. There are still
about 35 of the 95 members of the COM
pauy living in Lancaster, or its vicinity,
and it is hoped all will be present at the
reunion, which will probably be the pre-
cursor of a reunion of all the companies
composing the regiment.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

1t is probable thu: the young lady celebrated
in those charlnin, lines of Robert Burns, had
tan, mOthspots and trecklcs, with other
beauty blemishes. For such conditions, DR..
Benson's Skin Cure should be on every lady's
toilet table. apl0-lwd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

ESTATE OF JOHN FREE, LATE OF THE
IL city of Lancaster, deceased. Letters OF
on said estate having Deen
granted to the undersigned, all persons IN
debtcd thereto are requested to make fpmt-
diaie payment, and those having claims or de-
mands against the same, will present them
without delay for settlement to the UNDER
signed, residing in Lancaster city.
FANNY FREE. Administrative.
ALEXANDER HARRIS, Atty. n24-6tdoaw
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y,srArE or MARY buRDxr. LATE q

ESTATE or MARY bURDE1, LATE Of
T. Lancaster, Pa, deceased.-Letters testa-
Inentary on said estate having been granted
to the undersigned, all persons indebted to
said dccedent are requested to make immesi-
ate settlement, and those havin. claims or de
mands against the estate of safd d. Gent to
make known the same TO the Undersigned
without delay, residing in Lancaster City.
i. X. hOTE, Administrator.
j. W. JOHNSON. Atty. mI7-GtdOaw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
An Easter Snow Storm.

Neither the ,INTELLIGENCER, nor the
grounding. are in any way responsible
for the snow storm which has prevailed
nearly all day, to the great detriment of
those who wished to enjoy a pleasant
Easter Monday. Our responsibility ended
on st. Patrick's day, and whatever has
been amiss with the weather since that
date must be charged to Old Probabilities.
or other false weather prophets.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

60 to n. d. Cocnran's Drug store, l37 North
Queen street, for Mrs. FreeMcn's NeO No
t3osal Dyex. For brightness and durability OF
color, are uneIualed: Color from to pounds.
Directions in English AMI German. Price. IL
cents.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
The Star Route Indictments Good.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-In the criminal
court this morning, Judge Wylie decided
that tho Star Route indictments are good
and sufficient. The motion 10 quaslI was
Overruled and the indictments stand.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

FIRST q cold, then bronchitis. Check the
first with Hale's Honey OF HorehOund and
Tar. Pixies Toothache Drops cure IN one
minute. apl0-1wdeOd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
JrHy.l Delayed by IL SNOW SauaIi.

PoE" .IKEEPsIE, April 1O.-A heavy
snow ~4na'' prevailed along the Hudson
last night, interfering with navigation.
Several steamers wcr.' detained here dur.
ing its sprcvalencc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Tho McGibeny0.

The McGibeny family appeared in this
city on Saturday afternoon and evening
and had large audiences. Tho programmes
was similar to those given here before and
were heartily enjoyed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

DYsPEPrIC, nervous people. '' out OF sorts, ,
Colden's Liebig's Liquid Beet and Tonic In
vigorator will cure. Ask for COldcn's. OF
Druprists aulO-l WdeOd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Sent to Jail.

Four men were sent to Jail this morning
for 10 days each by Alderman McC Conomy.
They were train riders and were caught
by Officers Pyle and Gilbert.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

NOBODY enjoys the incest surroundings ii in
bad health. There are miserable people about
to-day to whom O bottle of Parker's Ginger
Tonic would bring more solid comfort than
all the GOctors they have ever tried See other
column. ml-lmdcOd&cOw
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Draih from TrickiHiaSiS.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1O.-Mrs. John
q. Lrtz, one of the persons suffering from
trichiniasis, at Bridesbury, died this morn
ing.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

This morning the mayor sent one drunk
to JAIL and discharged another and a num-
ber Of buns.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Deatn o. President P,erce,s .,r,t,,er

HILLsDALE, N. H.. April 1O.-Coloncl
Henry D. Pierce, brother .f tire late Pres
ident Pierce, died here suddenly last
night, aged GO years.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
A Hive of Bees,

Bur,luck Blood Bitters bring back health
when the body is badly disordcretl by impure
blood. BilliOusncSS, indigestion, cOnstipa-
by BurdOck Blood Bitters, Price 81. For sale
at ii. B. COchran's drug store, l37 North Queen
street, Lancaster.
HUNDREDS OF Men, Women and Children
rescued in every community from beds Of
sickness and almost death and made strong
by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the best evil
dcnces in the world of its sterling WORTH
Post. ap7-lmdeOd&eOW
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
MARRLAGES.

HAsTINas-GARDENER.-Ap 9, 1882, at the
parsonage, No. l37 North Duke street. by Rev.
J. b. Shumaker, d. D., BENJAMIN F. Hastings,
to Miss Alice 8. Gardener both OF this city lids
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Rub 1t In.

Jacob I.oGkman, PA Clinton street, Buffalo,
n. Y. says he has been using THOMAS ECLEC-
TRIO OIL for rheuthatism lie had such L lame
back that lie could do nothing but one bottle
entirely cured him. For sale ut II. i. Coch-
rams drug store, 1871 North Queen street. Lam
caster,
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a Large Addition 10 rs:e Membership.

In the Presbyterian church there was :.ll
avoidance of any celebration of the Easter
festival, hut Us yesterday marked the close
of the twenty fifth year o.: Rev. DR..
MitchclI's service in the ministry it was
observed bv special communion services.
A very large cnngicg alton attended and
partook of the holy Cummunou. Seven
persons We're admitted to tie church by
certificate from other churches and twelve
On profession uf iatll among them a NUM-
Der of gentlemen we'll known in professional
and business circles.
'chc New .'n,rCn
The society Of the New Jerusalem Or
SwCien5orgians met in their Temple in
Longs building yesterday, and listened to
4 scrmou read by DR.. :. ). RitiIvon. To
night the children 5 Easter festival " i'll be
held, i'll the same place. 1t viii! consist Of
recitatioES and anthems by the children,
and al address 10y DR.. s. 5. Ralliyon.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Rei0art's Old Brandy,

In his case, he looked up with astOnisnmenL
but after hearing OF its wonderful effects in
the cases of some of his near acquaintances, he
at last consented to follow our advice. He
first bottle giving him an appetite, and before
the second was taken he was u sound man with
he9chose to eat. He still keeps it and uses lit.
tie occasionally; and since he has this medi.
cine he has been of very little pecuntary bene.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

A full feeling after meals, dyspepsia, heart
burn, and general Ill health relieved by
Browns Iron Bites aplQlwd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10

DUBLIN, April 10.-lIr. Parncll was 70
leased from prison this morning, and is
now on his way to England.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Brandy,
A SOVEREIGN Rem

The aged, with feeble appetite anu more or
less debility, will fnd this simple medicine,
when used DrOperlY.
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SYECIlL NOTICES.


Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotence.
Sexual Debility, cured by Wells Health Re-
newer. 81. For sale 1T John +. Long Sons.
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Postmssrer Appointed.

j. B. Brogan has been appointed post.
master at Oak Hill, this county.
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EECESniAEY FIRES.
"A Housc l}aNl;t. cd :n slse Cry aEt! -AUoLI,t
Destroyed in tie Gonn!y.

A House DaIn:- cd :n ihe tI.y aE,: AuoLI,er
Destroyed III tie County.
Yesterday morning about ore clock an
alarm Of fire was sounded from box 81 at
Low and Rockland street, caused by fire
in an unoccupied house OF John BricEner,
at go Low street. The whole fire depart
ment was soon on hand, the hose cart of
company No. 3 being ca Tho ground in
four minutes after the alarm was struck.
They were closely followed by that engine
and the remainder Of the department, in
Guiding truck A. were not long in getting
there. A stream was put o. the building by
engine No 3, the other companies being
sent home by the chief engineer, and the
fire was extinguished in short time. The
fire was the work Of an iucendiary, and
the parties who started it, after etfecting
an entrance applied the match in I: closet
under the stairway leading to the second
floor. 1t burned the steps away and
through into the partition on the east side
of the building, making its way to the
roof in which small hole was burned.
There is an insurance of $500 Oh the build
ing in a company represented by Mr.. BE.
Shenk. The loss will be about $50. The
chief engineer desires it stated to persons
holding keys that they should but strike
the alarm once, as that is sufficient to bring
out the department.
A small frame house belonging to Aunie
Withers, near Mount Eden church, Eden
township, was destroyed by fire on Thurs
day night. James Scott had just moved
out the day before and another party was
to have moved in on the day it burned.
Cause of the fire is unknown. We have
not learned the amount of loss Or whether
there was an insurance.
Organization of Council Committees.
The street committee Of councils met on
Saturday evening and organized by elect
ing Robert A. Evans, Of select council,
chairman, and Alderman Jacob X. Barr,
ex-clerk Of select council, clerk.
The fire committee also met and elected
S. B. Cox, of common council, chairman.
No clerk of the committee has yet been
elected. They decided to meet every Tues
day evening.
This committee met at the truck house
this morning and awarded to Frederick
Hefe the contract for putting new floor
in the house, the old one being badly worn
and too light for horses. The price was
s94, that being the lowest bid.
The finance committee has not yet or.
ganized, as one of the members was ort
of town on Saturday evening.
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II. E.. SLAYMAKER
AGENT FOE
Reigart's Old Wine Store,

EstabUAhed In 1586,
uPoRTKR AND DEALER IN
FINE OLD BRANDIES, SHERRIES, SUPP
RIOR OLD MADEIRA, Imported in lBle.
1877 and 1881 CHAMPA9SES 0
EVERY BRAND, SCOTCH ALE
PORTER, BROWN STOUT.
No. 70 EAST KING ST. LANCASHIRE
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'HEK IpKERr1sEMENrs.

WANTED.-A A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housewOrk in q small family. Reference
required, Apply at
aprIo-tfd go NORTH DUKE STREET.
IrOR RENT. An ELEGANT STORE.
L ROOM, SKIS feet, close to Northern Mar
kct, and opposite the Keystone House, No. 243
North Queen street. Inquire at
aprl0tfd 24l NORTH QUEEN STREET.
TANCEK.-wEF FINDIT ENGRAFTED ON
~ warts, whether cutaneOus or mucous on
epulis, on nRvi, ON cicatrix of q blistered or
burnt surface, and, above all in frequency, on
the margins of ulcers :; occasionally, too, IL
springs forth from the epithelial lining of an
kinds cured without using the knife or giving
pain. by H. ID. LONGAKEE. NJ. d. ONCE IL
East Walnut street, Lancaster Consultation
free. aprI13td
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DEMOVAL.- .-FULTON HALL CIGAR
II Store and Mandatory, removed to ITO
North Queen street, where will be sold all the
choice brands OF cigars (Key West and our
Tobacco stipper wanted Immediately. lt*
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Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
BRANDY AS A MEDICINE

This now much abused Alcoholic Sttmulant
WAS never intended as g beverage. but to be
used q medicine of great potency In the cure
OF some of the destructive diseases which
sweep away their annual thousands of victims.
With q purely philaEthropic motive we pre-,
sent to the favorable notice OF invaJids-espc.
ciaiiy those afflicted with that miserable dis
ease Dyspepsia, specific remedy. which IS
nothing more or less than
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-10
Grain and Provision 0uosatiOus.
One O'Clock quotations OF grain and provi:
ms, furnished by 3. X. Iundt, Broker. l5'
ast King street.
April 10.


New York, Philadelphia and Local Stocks
also United States RCnds reported daily BY
JAccs b. Love. - North Queen street.
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NEW ADVEKTISEMEN1'S

BOY II OR Is YEARS OLD
w At NJ HABERBUSH'S,
No 30 Centre Square.
Must come well recommended. alO.tfd
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"ELCOME ALL
w TO THE
GRAND LADIES, BAZAAR

In aid OF st. AnthOny's Church.
EXCELSIOR HALL, EAST KING STREET
The Bazaar will open on next (EASTER)
Monday afternoon ana continue every even
ing. and Thursday and Saturday afternoons
until the 22d inclusive. A Turkey Supper will
be given on Easter Monday evening. Tickets
tor supper, including admission, SO cents
general admission, 10 cents. APPS 2td
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-23
FOR SALE
Valuable Property in Deer Park.

AStOrc and dwelling house ccOmhincd, which
is directly opposite the village ttcllct-otlice.
Also two gOOd-SZed dwelling houses with
stable, gardens and all necessary out build
mgS.
For terms and additional particulars, apply
to W. IL. Tower. Clerk of Court, Oakland, or
to Il. G. Tillson, Deer Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-23

he could get his hat back. In the
morning L told him it would be hard
work to explain it to ma how he ham
pened to get in the wrong room, and
he said it was not necessary to ex-
plain it to ma. Then he gave me five
dollars to go out and buy him a new
nat, and he saId l might keep the
change if l would not say ANYTHING
ABOUT it at home, and | got a hat for
ten shlllings, and we took the eight
O'CLOCK train in the morning and came
home, and l spose the Chicago de-
tectlyes are trying to fit pas hat onto
burglar. Pa seemed awfully reIiev-
ed when we got across the State line
INTO Wisconsin. But you'd a dide to
see him come out of that old maids
room with his coat and vest on his
arm and his suspenders hanging
down, looking scarf. He dassent lick
me any more or I'll tell me where he
left his hat"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-23
HARVARD College.

AT recent meeting OF the over.
seers of Harvard College, discussion
was held upon resolution which had
been before the board for several
weeks, that in the opinion of this
board, the statutes making attend
ance on morning prayers and other
religious exercises compulsory should
be repealed. The board. by strong
vote, refused to adopt the resolution.
But Mr.. George Shiffer, lately from
Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pa, who had
Cancerous growth on his nose, and
who was advised the use of Pey,lu0
before visit to Cancer H ospital,
was allowed to take that par.excel-
lent remedy, and by its use for a very
short time, was cured completely
page a in the ellis of Life"-get one
from your Druggist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-23
Fast Judge and Slow Juror.

When | was a young man 7 spent
several years in the South, residing
lora while at Port Gibson, on the
Mississippi river. A great deal of
iltlSatIon was going on there about
tilat tlme, and it was not always an
easy matter to obtain a iury. One
uay was summoned to act i'm that
capacity, and repaired to court to
get excused. On my name being
caIied. L informed His Honor. the
Judge that l was not a free-holder.
ana therefore not qualified TO serve.
Il am stopping for the time being at
thls place." "You board at the hotel.
presume"" II take my meals
there, but have rooms at another
part or the town, where l lodge"
50 you keep bachelors hall ?v
" Y es, Sir" How long have YOU
lived in that manner ?" "About six
months" 81 think you are uuali-
fed" grayely remarked the Judge.
Tor L have never known a man to
keep bachelors hall the length of
ume you name who had not dirt
enough In his room to make him a
freeholder. The court does not ex-
cuse YOU"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-23
The MiSerieS of a Mean Man.

Sometimes | wonder what mean
man thinks about when he goes to
bed. When he turns out the light
and lies down. When the darkness
closes in about him and he is alone,
and compelled to be honest with
himself. And not bright thought,
not a generous impulse, not a manly
act, not word of blessing, not a
grateful look, comes to bless him
again. Not a penny dropped into the
Out-5tretched palm of poverty, nor
the balm Of a loving word dropped
into an aching heart no sunbeam of
encouragement cast upon a struggling
life; the strong right hand of fellow
ship reached out to help some fallen
man to his feet-when none of these
things come to him as the "God bless
you" Of the departed day, how he
must hate himself. How he must
try to roll away from himself and
sleep on the other side of the bed.
When the only victory he can think
of is some mean victory, in which he
has wronged neighbor. No Won
der he always sneers when he tries to
smile. How pure and fair and good
all the rest of the world must look to
him, and how cheerleSs and dusty
and dreary must his own path APP
pear. Why, even one lone, insulated
act of meanness is enough to scatter
cracker crumbs in the bed of the
average ordinary man, and what
must he the feelings of a man whose
whole life is given up to mean acts.
When there is so much suffering and
heart ache and misery in the world
anyhow, why should you add one
pound of wickedness or sadness to
the general burden? Don't be mean,
my boy. Suffer injustice a thousand
times rather than commit it once
BuTdette.