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THE GIRLS WE USED TO KNOW.

Where are the girls we used to know
In the halcyOn days of long ago?
The merry maids-the dancing elves
AS happy rs we were ourselves?
We miss their voices from the song,
We miss their faces from the throng;
We miss the sweetness and delight
That used to make the world SO bright
They took their part with pretty zest
In song, or dance, or play, or jest;
And memory waking touch can all
Their faces and their ways recall.
These damsels, bright and debonaire,
We meet upon each thoroughfare,
Are more for fashion and for show
Than were the girls we used to know.
Yon matron with the wrinkled face
And withered form, devoid of grace,
1t can not be that she is Sue
The merriest one of all their crew!
And this one dignified and stout,
Living in affiuence, no doubt,
BY not single look betrays
The Emily Of other days.
Margaret, Maria, Helen, Kate,
Aud Jane Augusta, so sedate,
Chloe and Sallie-all are changed;
All, all are more or less estrsnged.
And as with heavy, aching hearts
We vainly seek their counterparts,
We sigh and wonder, as we go,
Where are the girls we used to known
But gazing in the looking-glass,
We see that we ourselves, alasl
Are greatly changed; nor bear, in truth,
The least resemblance to our youth.
Our once brown locks are touched with
gray,
The rounded cheek has shrunk away,
And there are other signs we wear
To mark the touch of Time and Care.
Still young at heart, our hearts rebel
At what the Years and dates may tell,
And in sweet visions wander back
Along the well-remembered track,
And cheat ourselves in the belief
That none have ever come to grief.
But boys and girls walk hand-in-hand
AS if in an enchanted land.
Yet should we meet when in life's prime
Some playmate of the olden time,
What bitter memories would destroy
The sweetness of our cup of joyl
And since tomorrow never gives
True copies of those negatives
We took in youth, we dream, and ol
We're with the girls we used to knowl
Josephine Pollard, in N. Y. Ledger.
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The Fox and the Hen.
A FABLE WITH MAN4 MORALS.

A FABLE WITH MANA MORALS.
"How big brood shall you have this
year, madam ?" said the Fox to the Hen,
one cold winter evening in the barnyard.
whats that to you?" said the Hen to
the Fox.
"Supperj" replied the Fox promptly.
"Well, don't know" said the Hen, in
reply; 81 may have ten; butt never count
n,y chickens before they are hatched."
Quite right" said the Fox, neither do
I; and, as hen in the present is worth
ten chickens in the future 1 will eat you
now." So saying, he carried her off.
The next morning the farmer, seeing
the tracks of the fox in the snow, took
his gun and went out and shot him
"Alas!' said the Fox, 81 should have wait
ed for the ten chickens; there is no snow
in summer time."-From The st. Nicho-
las lmanap
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1854.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's BaAar is at once the most brilliant
and useful household journal in existence. 1t
is the acknowledged arbiter of fashion in this
country. Its fashion plates are the newest and
most sty ylish; and its pattern sheet supplements
and economic suggestions alone are worth many
times the cost of subscription. Its illustrations
of art needlework are from the best sources.
Its literary and artistic merits are of the high
est order. Its stories, poems and essays are by
the first American and European authors. Its
choice art pictures would fill portfolios, and its
humorous cuts are the most amusing to be
found in any journal in American. A host of
brilliant novelties are promised for 1884.
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POETRY.
New Years Presents.

Gifts for the good New Year
Unto your enemy
Give pardon full and free'
Whate'er his faults may be.
Into your faithful friend,
,Iive trust both kind and clear;
In all his hope or fear
A sympathy sincers.
To your opponent give
The tolerance that is right;
The fair and honest fight
That fears not all mems sight.
Unto your parents give
The Difference their due;
The JOY of seeing you
To every duty true.
To your own heart and life
Give self-respecting care;
And let it breathe the air
OF love and truth and prayer.
To all your fellow men
Whate'er their creed may be,
On land, or on the sea,
Give perfect charity.
Unto your Maker give,
A sweet, submissive will,
II
That through both good and III,
Loves on, and trusts Him still.
Lille E. Barr.
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G6e Sun.
NEW YORK, 1884.

bout sixty million copies of The Sun have
gone out of our establishment during the past
twelve months.
If you were to paste end to end all the col
umns OF all The suns printed and sold last
year you would get q continuous strip of in
teresting Information. common sense wisdom,
sound doctrine, and sane wit long enough to
reach from Printing House square to the top
of Mount Coperntcus in the moon, then back
TO Printing House square. and then three~
quarters of the way back TO the moon again.
But the The Sun is written for the inhabi-
tants OF the earth; this same strip OF intelli-
gence would girdle the globe twenty>seven or
twenty y>eig"t times
II every buyer of copy of The Sun during
the past year has spent only one hour over it,
and II his wife or his grandfather has spent
another hour, this newspaper in 1888 has af-
forded the human race thirteen thousand
years of steady reading, aight and day.
1t is only by little calculations like these
that you can form my idea of the circulation
of the most popular of American newspapers,
or OF It's influence On the opinions and actions
of American men and women.
The sun is, and will continue to be, a news
paper which tells the truth without fear of
consequences which gets at the facts no mats
ter how much the process costs. which pre-
sents the news of all the world Without waste
of words and in the most reads able shape,
which is working with all Its heart for the
cause OF honest government, and which there
fore believes that The Republican party must
go, and must go in this coming year of our
Lord, 1884.
If you know Tho Sun, you like 1t already,
gence and profit during what is sure to be the
most interesting year In Its history. II you
do not yet know The Sun, 1t ts high time 10
get into the sunshine.
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Baby Elephant.

Barnum is oyerjoyed with his acquisition,
the baby elephant, and declares $500, 900
could not buy it; he offers S52, 900 for an in>
surance of the life of the infant for SO weeks;
surely, if he knew the full value of Peruna &
Manalin, he would do no such foolish thing,
as they are the most successful protective
medicines that have ever been introduced to
the human family; no one can take any dis
case while taking Peruna before each meal,
and keeping the bowels regular with Manalin.
Ask your druggist for the book on the 'llls of
4 ife'
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Harper's Periodicals.
Per Year.

The volumes of the Bazaar begin with the
first number for January of each year. When
no time is mentioned, it will be understood
that the subscriber wishes to commence with
the number next after receipt of order.
The last four annual volumes of Harper's S
Bazaar, in neat cloth binding, will be sent by
mail, postage paid, or by express, free of ex-
pense (provided the freight does not exceed
one dollar per volume), for 81 90 per volume.
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for
binding, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on re-
ceipt of 81 90 each
Remittances should be made by past-ofice
money order or draft, to avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express order of Harper
Brothers. Address,
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A Life Saving Present.

Mr.. NJ. E. Allison. Hutchinson. Kan.
Saved his life by simple Trial Bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
sumption, which caused him to procure
large bottle, that completely cured him
when Doctors, change of climate and
everything else had failed. Asthma
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Severe Coughs
and all Throat and Lung Diseases, it is
guaranteed to cure. Trial Bottles free
at Patterson's Drug Store. Large size 81
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27

Mrs. Foremaker, 72 Brighton St., Cleve>
land, says: had a sore leg for six years, ex-
tending from the knee to the ankle; friend
invested 81 in DIR. D. E. Kremien's Cloister
Salve; the effect of two boxes was to stop the
discharge and timber the joints; sent for
more salve and used it until l was entirely
cured, in six weeks feel it a pleasant duty
to make this statement for the benefit of
others. For sale by all druggists; price 25ct.
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Holiday Excursions.

The Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling
railroad company will sell round trip
tickets between stations on its road at
Excursion rates. Tickets will be on
sale at all stations Dec. 22d, oath, 25th,
29th and 3lst, 1888, and January 1st,
1884. Tickets will be good going only
on day of sale, and returning any day
until January 3, 1884, inclusive.
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lSS4.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED,

Harper's Weekly stands at the head of Amer
lean illustrated weekly journals. BY its un-
partisan position in politics, its admirable il
iustrations, its carefully chosen serials, short
stories, sketches and poems, contributed by the
foremost artists and authors of the day, it car
ries instruction and entertainment to thousands
of American homes.
1t will always be the aim of the publishers to
make Harper's Weekly the most popular and
attractive family newspaper in the world, and,
in the pursuance of this design, to present a
constant improvement in all those features
which have gained for it the confidence, SYM
pathy and support of its large army of readers.
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Erie:s Experience.

Another Cure Utterly Without Precedent.
Erie, Pa, Sept. 10, 's1.-Dr. Hartman:
cannot but express my thanks to you for the
great benefit received from tine use of Peru
ma and Manalin; one bottle of each placed me
squarly on my feet, after long sickness,
which had laid-me in bed and then left me
lame and crippled; three days use of these
remedies dispensed with the cane, and in a
week was perfectly well. N. ]. WRIGHT,
Business Agent, Erie Evening Herald.
Ask your druggist for DR. Hartman's book
on the Ills of LIFE he will give it gratis; if
not, address DR. Hartman, Columbus, o.
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-Rosalie Falch, of S24 Bank street, Cleve-
land, says: have been sick for several years
with consumption; tried many remedies and
doctors; they were useless to help me, till
Stomach and Blood purifying Drops and
Breast Tes; after using several bottles and
packages, l commence picking up, and | am
well and healty to-day; l recommend these
remedies to all who suffer as | did. For sale
in all drug stores; price 25 cents. 10 25 1t
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JAPAN has the cneap st postal service
in the world. despite the difficulties or
transportation. Letters are conveyed
all over the empire for two sen, about
seyen-tenths of cent.
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WE are now prepared to announce to
the public thatwe have received a large
assortment of BLACK and C0L0RED
DRESS SILKS, and Black and Colored,
Plain and Brocaded VELVETS for gar
ments. As DRESS GOODS is new depart
ment with us, we are selling them very
close, with guarantee, and trimmings to
match. Complete line of Jersey Jackets,
ladies and children'S Hosiery, white and
scarlet Underwear, Gloves, Corsets, Satch-
els, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Ribbons,
Sc, sc. L. SwABACKER,
1861 Main St., Wheeling, W. Va
10-11 If.
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The volumes of the Magazine begin with the
numbers of June and December of each year.
When no time is specified, it will be under
stood that the subscriber wishes to begin with
the current number.
The last eight volumes of Harper's Magazine,
in neat cloth binding, will be sent by mail,
postpaid, on receipt of So 90 per volume. Cloth
cases, for binding, SOC. each, by mail, postpaid.
Index to Harper's Magazine, alphabetical,
analytical and classified, for volumes l to 60,
inclusive, from June, 1850, to June, 1880, one
vol, Svo, cloth, S4 90.
Remittances should be made by post-office
money order or draft, to avoid chances of loss.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express orders of Harper &
Brothers. Address,
HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.
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Trains run Oh Columbus time west Ohio river
EAST BOUND.-New York Fast Line daily;
with through Sleepers from Chicago to New
York; Washington and Baltimore Epress with
through sleeper from Chicago to Baltimore
daily, and Through Coach from Sandusky to
Columbus daily. New York and Baltimore
Express daily Newark to New York; on other
Divisions. daily. except Sunday. Sleeping
Gar Chicago to Cumberland. All other trains
daily, except Sunday.
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HERr is another of the MANY remi1

HERE is another of the many remin
iscenses that are going the rounds of the
press concerning Sojourner Truth. At
one time during the war she was in
Washington, and called on President
Lincoln and gave him her photograph
saying: "The face is black but it has
white back to it. Will you please give
me picture of your face with green
back to it?" Lincoln smilingly handed
her $40 greenback, The vignette of
which was the picture of his face.
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AsTRoLoGIsTs predict that waters
will be POISONOUS for the next few years.
PrOhibitionists declare that death turks
in the whisky bottle. and physicians say
that tea and coffee are unhealthy; SO
that the outlook is very discouraging
for the individual who gets thirsty
Exchange.
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Terms to Mnil Subscribers.

The several editions of The Sun are sent by
mail, postpaid. as follows:
DAILY-6O cents a month, SO year; with
Sunday edition. 81.
the current news of the world, special arts
cies OF exceptional interest 10 everybody,
and literary reviews OF new DOCKS OF the
higest merit. 81 a year.
WEEKLY-SI year. Eight pages OF the best
matter of the daily issues; an Agricultural
Market Reports, and Literary, Scientific
inteIligence make The Weekly Sun the
newspaper for the farmers household. To
clubs of ten with $40. an extra copy free.
Address /. w, ENGLAND, Publisher.
II sat The Sun, New York City.
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Buckian g Arnica saIye.

The greatest medical discovery of the world.
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, cancers,
piles, chilblsins, corns, tetter, chapped hands,
and all skin eruptions, guaranteed to cure in
every instance, or money refunded. 25 cents
per box. For sale by 1. II. Patterson. 3 30ly
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1854.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Magazine begins its sixty-eighth
volume with the December number. 1t is the
most popular illustrated periodical in America
and England, always fully abreast of the times
in its treatment of subjects of current social
and industrial interests, and always advancing
its standard of literary, artistic and mechanical
excellence. Among its attractions for 1884
are: new serial novel by William Black, il
lustrated by Abbey; new novel by E. P. Roe,
illustrated by Gibson and Dielman; descriptive
illustrated papers by George H. BOughton,
Frank D. Millet, c. H. Farnham and others;
important historical and biographical papers
short stories by W. D. Howells, Charles Reade,
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A BELT just made in Lowell, Mass,
and sent to a western Touring mill, is
100 feet long, So inches wide, and five
eighths of an inch thick. 1t contains
200 hides, weighs one ton, and is valued
at $4,000.
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SCIENTISTS say that the reason kissing
is so pleasant is because the teeth, jaw
bones, and lips are full of nerves, and.
when the lips meet, AN electric current
is generated
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27

AN Iowa man has figured out that
the dogs of that State eat enough an
nually to feed 100000 workmen, and
cost S9.000.000, counting the sheep they
kill. The education of the children of
the State costs $4,OOO,00O.
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Winter Session opens Jan Sd, 1884.
Beautiful and Healthfully located, extensive
buildings, pleasant grounds, cheerful rooms
thirteen literary courses, superior advantage.
for music and art Extensive apparatus. 2C
pianos and organs, including pipe organ
Thorough work, home like care, moderate
rates. Send for circular to. Rev. r. T,
TAYLOR, ID. D., Beaver, Pa 10 64t*
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Excited thousands.

All over the land are going into costa
cy over DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their unlocked for re-
covery by the timely use of this great
life Saving remedy, causes them to go
nearly wild in its praise. 1t is guaran-
teed to positively cure Severe Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, or any affec-
tion of the Throat and Lungs. Trial
Bottles free at PattersOn's Drug Store.
Large size S1.O0.
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Trains run on Baltimore time east Ohio river
WEST rROUND.-Chicago Fast Line Daily.
with through Sleepers fro - New York TO
Chlcasoi chicago Express daIly Through
sleepers from Baltimore 10 Chicago daily.
chicago Mail runs daily on MaiI Lise and L.
U. Dlvision; on other Divisions daily except
sunday. Other trains daily except sunday.
-. Q LORD, q P A, Baltimore
w h REPPERT Passenger Agent. Columbus
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AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

"
No other complaints so insidious in their at
tack as those affecting the throat and lungs none
go trifed with by the majority of sufferers. The
ordinary cough or cold, resulting perhaps from
trifing or unconscious exposure, is often but the
beginning Of a fatal sickness. AYERS CHERRY
pEHHnR has well proven its efficacy in a forty
years fight with throat and lung diseases, and
should be taken in all cases without delay.
A Terrible Cough Cured.
"In 1857 took a severe cold, which affected my
lungs. i had terrible cough and passed night
after night without sleep The doctors gave me
up. l tried AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, which
relieved my lungs, induced sleep, and afforded me
the rest necessary for the recovery of strength
BY the continued use of the PEcToRAL perma-
nent cure was effected. l am g. years old,
hale and hearty, and am satisfied your CHERRY
PECToRAL saved me. HORACE FAIRBRoTHER."
Rockingham, VT, July 10, 1882.
Group. Mothers Tribute.
"While in the country last winter my little
boy, three years old was taken i'll with Group; it
seemed as if he would die from strangulation.
One of the family suggested the use of AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL, a bottle of which was al
ways kept in the house. This was tried in small
and frequent doses and TO delight in less than
half an hour the little patient was breathing cas-
lily. The doctor said that the CHERRY PICTORIAL
had saved my darling's life. Can you wonder at
Mrs. EMMA GEDSEY.''
159 West 12Sth ST., New York, May 16, 1852.
family for several years. and do not hesitate to
pronounce it the most etfectUal remedy for coughs
and colds we have ever tried. A. j. CRANE
Lake Crystal, Minn., March 13, 1882.
"I suffered for eight years from Bronchitis, and
after trying many remedies with no success, was
cured by the use of AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL.
JOSEPH WALDEN
Byhalia Miss April 5, 1852.
al cannot say enough in praise of AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL, believing as do that but
for its use l should long since have died from
lung troubles. Z. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas. April %, 1882.
No case of an affection of the throat or lungs
exists which cannot be greatly relieved by the
of AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, and it will alirays
cure when the disease is not already beyond the
control of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.. ]. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
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ALDEN, Publisher, Is Vessy street, New
York, Postofice box 127.
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Harper's: Periodicals
Per Veur-

The volumes of the Weekly begin with the
first number for January of each year. When
no time is mentioned, it will be understood
that the subscriber wishes to commence with
the number next af the receipt of order.
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