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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
WHISKY DRINKING IN KANSAS.

| have seen more whisky drinking in pro-
hibition Kansas than any State have ever
been in. 1t is that sort of sneaking whisky
drinking, too, which renders it SO despica-
BILE to a man who has been in the habit of
going into a saloon and taking 4 drink
without appearing as though he was smash
ing every one of the ten commandments.
A man has got to lie to get whisky in Kan
sas, but that makes no difference to an in
dividual who is thirsty or who is in urgent
need of stimulants. Some of the reasons
for wanting whisky are so trivial and non
senical that even a druggist must detest
the farce. The individual who wants
whisky in Kansas fills out a blank certifi-
cate, stating what he wants it for and the
quantity. l saw a few of these certificates
all filled out the other day. One was
ssfour bottles of beer for d~iarrhna;' an
other, zone quart best Scotch whisky for
ed ankle" and so on. But yet the scream
ing farce goes on, the certificates are filled
out, the Probate Judge gets his five cents
for each certificate, and the druggist and
Judge wink at one another and say nothing.
The temperance law in Kansas is worse
than saloons, because if saloons were run
ming the men who now get whisky would
in time be refused Intoxicating drinks by
respectable saloon keepers, and through
necessity they would be forced to remain
sober much longer than they do now. As
it is, when Il man fills out a certificate he
seldom does so for one drink, but from a
pint up to two quarts. No man who buys
whisky ever throws il away, but, as is well
known. he becomes liberal as the vile stuff
quickens his blood and clouds his brain,
and he begins to deal it out here, there,
and everywhere. The result is well known.
Men who possess morbid appetites for
drink nave hat appetite aroused, and the
drug store does a land Office business. The
present liquor law is much easier gotten
around thar the old once Globe DeWOcrdt.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Sidney Smith cut the following from a
newspaper. and preserved it for himself:
''When you rise in the morning, form the
resolution to make the day a happy one to
a fellow creature. 1t is easily done; a left
of garment to the one who needs it; a kind
word 10 the sorrowful; an encouraging ex-
preston to the striying-trifles in them
selves as light as air-will do at least for
the twenty-four hours. And il you are
young, depend upon it, it will tell when
yon are old; and if YOU are old, rest assured
it will send You gently and happily down
the stream of time to eternity. BY the most
simple arithmeticai sum, look at the result.
IL you send one person, only one, happily
through each day, that is three hundred
and siNty-iye in the course OF the year, and
suppose You live forty years only after you
commence that course of medicine. yeu have
made IA. GOO beings happy-at all events
for a time.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
COURTESY AT HOME.

No pleasanter sight is there than a fam
lily of young folks who are quick to per-
form little acts of attention to their elders.
The placing of the big arm chair in a
warm place for mother, running for a foot
stool for aunty, hunting up father specta-
suppressed and loving hearts. If they do
not indicate that the little attention is APP
preciated, the children soon drop the habit.
Little people are initiative creatures, and
quickly catch the spirit surrounding them.
By example, a thousand times more
quickly than by precept, can children be
taught to speak kindly to each other, to
acknowledge ~favors, to be gentle and un-
selfish, to be thoughtful and considerate of
the comfort of the family. The boys. with
inward pride of their fathers courteous de
meanor, viii be chivalrous and helpful TO
their young sisters the girls, initiating the
mother, viii be gentle and patient, even
when big brothers are noisy and needless.
In the home where true courtesy prevails. it
seems To meet you ON the very threshold.
You feel the kindly welcome on entering.
No rude eyes sean your dress. No angry
voices are heard upstairs. No sullen chill
dren are sent from the room. No peremp-
tory orders are given to cover the delin-
quencies of housekeeping or servants. A
delightful atmosphere peryades the house
-unmistakable. vet indescribable.-Hfr
Dfr.S Rn-n-
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A special Notice to Our eeaders.

THE COTTAGE HEARTH is, as its name indi-
Gates, a home magazine. and to those who are
acquainted with ii, needs no higher recommen-
dation than to say it is better than ever before
For ten years it has had II steady growth both
in circulation and literary quality, and now is
n most excellent home magazine, ciammed full
of good things, among which there is always
something to amuse or instruct every member
of the family. It's poetry is by some of our
very best writer's, its short stories entertain
ing, its descriptive sketches most attractively
written, and its articles on gardening and
otherhome SUBJECTS are of greatpractical value.
Special features of this interesting magazine
are original stories and poems by the best
American writers, and among its recent con-
tributors " enotice Edward Everett Hale, Lucy
LarcoIn, Celia ThaXter, George Macdonald,
Louise Chandler MouIton, joaquin Miller,
Mrs. A. NJ. Diaz, Thos. s. Collier and d. p. Shil-
laber. Its departments of music, fancy-work,
Horticulture, fashions, receipts and household
hints are filed each month with articles of
great practical worth, and VIII prove invalua-
bic to ladies. We would especially commend
to our young readers the Young Folks De-
partment where they will find puzzles and
games, with prizes offered for correct solu-
tion. In fact, the magazine from its old-time
fireplace on its front cover, all through its we'll
printed and Observation-Disclosures pages, is
wholesome and interesting, and taking the
magazine, all in all, we do not see how a family
can get along without its monthly visits. We
are therefore glad to call our readers attention
to the fact that we offer the COTTAGE HEARTH
for a year, free of charge,
LIST. To anyone not nOa0 a subscriber who
will send us $I.O for a years subscription to
this paper.
I'd. To anyone of our subscribers who will
- N-,
paper with l.J0.
Sd. To anyone of our present subscribers
who will renew their subscription and send
75cts. additional, $I.75 in al.
Ii you want to see the Cottage Hearth before
ordering it, we will send You II free sample
copy. Address, FM
The MONITOR, Woodstown, NJ.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
ABOUT BOYS.

There is a tide in the affairs of boys,
which needs to be taken at the flood. .
Many a mother loses control over her son
at a critical period in his life simply be-
cause She fails to realize the changes his
character is undergoing, and does not APP
p~reciate the accession q manlinesS OF which
he is very conscious. She cannot with
wisdom treat the boy whose head now
comes above her shoulders. just as she did
the boy of 4 year or two ago. To keep
his confidence is worth all that it may cost
her in thought and effort. To treat him
with respect. as an individual. is some
to succeed. Ridicule-that dreaded ordeal
Of being Laughed at. which is a torture
to a sensitive boy-has been the means of
Turning him away from his father and
mother to companions and coniidants UNI
worthy Of him. Suppose it does seem alb
snrd TO you that your son should have a
moustache and walk home from church
with some one beside his sister. do not
laugh at these evidences of the common
nature. One of the most unworldly and
purest sentiments of which the human
heart is capable is that which a mother e
periences when she yields her own first
place in the heart Of her son to another
oma After years Of devotion and sac
rifiee she acknowl hedges that hc is no longer
hers, and henceiortl she expects only the
respect and kindly interest which the best
of men ever gave 10 their mothers, and to
render this experience possible it is well
worth while to do all that woman may do.
~. T.. Past.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

1t ms tiitli u VI ooiiVh UNIV '%th'
Stealing the CLEAN from the lnstreful eye,
The tint from the cheek which rendered us
fair.
Swiftly the waves ofthe turbulent ocean,
Are bearing us on in their unceasing roll;
Softly or rudely, Times steady motion,
sail as we may, brings us nearer the goal.
Often earth's winds blow adverse and chilling,
Often our hearts grow faint and oppressed;
Unseen the Hand the rude tempest stilling,
And guiding our course TO the "lslands OF
Rest
What though the years are remorselessly steal
ing
Bloom from the cheek and glow from the eye,
If we are richer in thought and in feeling,
As we are nearing that sweet by and by
What though our footsteps grow feeble and
falter,
And LIES radiant hopes grow dim and OBJ
scure;
If there's Il record that time cannot alter,
o deeds that are worthy and lives that are
pure.
If there are homes our presence has brighten
ed,
sorrowful ones we have hidden rejoice;
If there are burdens thai our hands have light
ened,
Hearts that have cheered AT the sound of our
voice.
This is a retrospect angels might covet.
Soothing earth's sorrow, drying its tears.
Glorious recompense! naught ranks above it,
Growing more blessed as sunset appears.
Sarah A. RoseacraRs.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
A BUSINESS

| havc twice written something about
the women who have held, or who are
holding positions in the employ of the
Manitoba Railroad Company; but | find
| had not known it all. The first woman
mentioned was Miss Carey, who, some
years ago, was left with three sisters and
a brother to support. She learned to be a
telegraph operator and, where ever she
went, took her family with her and sup
ported them. She taught two sisters and
a brother the business, and was appointed
agent at Wayzata, where she had charge
of all the business, which i'll the summer,
with short-line trains and steamers on
Lake Minnetonka, is very heavy. After a
time she was allowed to have her brother
to help, and one sister was appointed
train-dispatcher on the same road.
Think of it. A woman who used to be
considered SO helpless and impractical, and
generally useless and incompetent, given
control of all the life and property involved
in the management of all the trains ON that
busy road. And what do they think of
her? II tried again and again" said the
superintendent 'to catch that woman off
duty before | gave her the place, ON Sun
days and all sorts of odd hours, and | have
never once succeeded. - omda's Jougndi.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Our stock of Canton floor mattings, at
1Gc., &c.,, zoe. and 25c., are better in quail
ity than we ever sold before. We bought
them direct of an importer at his closing
out sale, and our tariff of charges will be
found much lower Than elsewhere, either
in city or country. Come and see them.
Z. B. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

"Necktie parties" are the prevailing
form of amusement in Montana. Thirteen
horse thieves have been lynched there by
cowboys within three weeks. The ser
vices commence with the hymn, Life is
but a hemp tie dream"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

An exchange says: you may be able
to get a large weekly newspaper filled with
accounts of murders, scandal eases, cock
fights, etc, for the same money you pay
for your local papers, but those city week
lies do not advertise Your county and make
your property valuable. They don't help
along your schools and churches: they say
nothing of you or your town, and nave no
interest in you. A good newspaper is as
mnch advantage to a town or county as
are good schools. If one of our farmer
friends should happen into one OF these
offices, he would find out in minute that he
had no cordial welcome such as he would
receive in the printing office at home.
Stand by your home papers, for they al
ways stand by you, and are always on the
lookout for your own interest,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

A young lady having read about a man
having inyented a stove which consumes
its own smoke, hopes he win devise a
method whereby tobacco-smokers can be
run on the same economical principle.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

They We're expecting the minister to
dinner. SIS everything all ready, my
dear?' asked the head of the house. eyes,
he can now come as soon as he likes
"Have you busted the family Bible?'
Goodness gracious !! forgot that
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12
DRICKLAYING AND PLAsTERING.

The subscribers announce that they have To-
Gated in Woodstown, and are prepared to exc
cute orders for bricklaying, plastering and all
kinds of mason work, by contract or by the
day, at reasonable rates. Residence, Newtown,
I'd door south of Railroad, East Side.
6-6m. d BkO.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Avoid those things in myself which IN
others do most displease thee: and remeus-
Der, as thine eye observes others, 50 art
thon observed by God. by angels and BY
men.-Tag4eT.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

1t is a good and safe rule to s%ojourn in
every place as if you meant to spend your
life there, never emitting an opportunity of
doing a kindness, or speaking a true word,
or making a friend. Seeds thus sow by
the wayside often bring forth an abundant
harvest.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Papa, do you think our preacher writes
his own ermon - Il have no reason to
doubt it my son.; why should your
''Why, pears to me that if he wrote 'em
he'd know enough about EN- to take his
eyes off the paper once in a while when he
reads
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Just opened, 3 packages of nice medium
weight unbleached sheeting muslin, elegant
goods, SO inches wide, at Sc. 40 inches wide,
10 cts; AZ inches wide at II cts. per yard.
Also heavy yard wide bleached muslin at
= cts. a yard, as heavy as Wamsntta but
hardly SO fine. May wear as we'll or better.
Z. b. Humphreys Il Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

The government bureau in Vienna has
found hat out of 100, 600 persons who have
passed 80 years of age, GO, 900 are women.
In Italy 24t female eentenarians are found
and 141 male. The weaker vessel, for
sootll.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

The little one, being a guest of her
grandma, had been literally Toasted, when
4 second dish of pudding came along.
Looking at the steaming dish, she exclaim-
ed with a sigh, ''Say, gran'ma, wish |
was twins"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

We nave a good hook lace shoe for men
at 81. 80, and the same in youths at S1.25.
These are fine goods and will do honest
wear. We also have a nice grain button
shoe for ladies at 81 %, the best WE ever
had at the price. Z. B. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

A member of the Kentucky Legislature,
who attended a service at the Episcopal
Church at Frankfort, was asked how he
liked it, and he replied; Purity well; rz
and fell with them every time
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

A Clergyman was c~ensuring a young lady
for tight lacing "Why, replied miss,
lyon would not surely recommend loose
habits to your Pensioners.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Boys percale shirts with collars at 40
cts. Bows cheviot shirts with collars at 40
cts. All kinds mems shirts at Hum
phreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

A teacher was trying TO make Johnny
understand the science of simple division.
an orange which you wished to divide with
your little sister, how much would You
give her?' Johnny thought a moment,
and replied: ga suck
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

New stock of mems light weight merino
shirts and drawers, just the thing to put
on in place of winter weights, at Hum
phreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Turkey red table damask, sixty inches
wide, made by the Renfrew Mills and war
ranted never to fade. This is strong talk,
but they say SO and we believe them.
Eight new patterns just opened at Hum
phrey's,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Ladies' Balbriggan hose, extra length,
regular made, no seams, 20 cts. Same
goods, silk clocked, double heels, e5c. All
sizes, all colors in children's ribbed hose,
6 to 81, IL cts. a pair. f. b. Humphreys
Il CO..
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

1880 yards calico, Simpsons best goods,
warranted fast %colors, at sc. a yard. All
the new spring styles just received and
opened at Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Children's button shoes at soc. to S1.0O
The real genuine solar tips at S1.00 per
pair. E. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

We can sell a package of late caught
family mackerel, not large bnt fat, for
$500 and will warrant it to contain "a
lbs. of fish. We also have them in kits.
4. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Care will kill a cat. The care must be
exercised in taking aim.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

Ladies dressed kid button shoes, the new
style toe, stylish and durable, S2.0 a pair.
+. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-06-12

That we can, in connection with the MONITOR,
secure you II subscription to any paper or
magazine published, ut IL much lower price
than the regular rate, and you will do well TO
let us know if you are contemplating Il sub
scription to any publication.
THE MONITOR. WOOdStOWn. \. j.
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VOL II.
THE PASSING A

swiftly, how swiftly, the years pass us by,
Leaving their traces of sorrow and care
Stealing the CLEAN from the iustreful eye,
The tint from the cheek which rendered u
fair.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1885-08-07
THE COTTON PLANT,
AN 8 PAGE 40 COLUMN
JOURNAL.

DEVOTED to the develop
mentof the interests of the FAR
mer and MANUFACTURERand
the agricultural resources of the
whole South, will be published
in June, through the medium of
whose columns our planters can
converse freely with each other
from every township in the State
and South, and inform each 9TH
er for their mutual benefit, of
their success and failures in
growing Cotton, Grain, Grasses
and other crops, the why's and
wherefores of their successes and
failures, in the Tillage, Drain
age, and Cultivation with i'm
proved Labor-Saving Agricultu-
raj Machinery, isaJournal, every
one will admit, much needed.
We propose tosupply thisneedin
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CONNECTIONS.

:, close Connection is now made at Seneca with
II. ID. IL. X. for Atlanta and beyond.
A.. With the South Carolina Railroad from
Charleston.
win Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad from Wilmington and all points North
thereof. '
With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail.
road from Charlotte and oil points North thereof
B. with Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad
LOT points in Western North Carolina.
u. with A. and C. Div, II. and d. Il. r., from
all points South and West
ID. With A. and L. Div, r. and D, II. r. from
Atlanta and eyond
Il. with A. and G. Div, r. and ID. r. r. from
all points South and West. -.
+. With South Carolina RAILROAD for Char
lesion.
With Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad for Wilmington and the North.
With Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Rail
road for Charlotte and the North.
u. With Ashcville and Spartanburr Rail-
road from Hendersonville.
II. with a. ard G. Div, II. and d. RR.
from Charlotte and beyond
Eastern Standard Time.
,, G. II. TALCOTT, Superintendent.
NJ. SLAUGHTER, General Passenger Agent.
". CARDwELL, Asst General Passen
April Is IL
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AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are so insitiious In their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
none so trihed with by the majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from tritiing or unconscious ex-
posure, is often but the beginning of q fatal
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we'll proven its efficacy in forty years fight
with throat and lung diseases, ami should 10
taken in oil cases without delay.
A Terrible Cough Cured.
"In 1857 took a severe cold, which affected
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rSs s 's5 1 Tea sesP hs per
TonAL which relieved my lungs, induced
sleep, AMI afforded me the rest necessary
continued use Of the PECTonHL perma-
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OLD, hale and hearty, and am satisfied your
HORACE FAIRBRoTnER."
Rockingham, W., July Is, 1882.
Group. Mothers Tribute.
"While In the country last winter my little
boy. three years old, was taken iii with Group; @
1t seemed as II he would die from strangu-
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which was always kept In the house. This
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TO our delight in less than half an hour the
tor said that the CHERRY PICTORIAL had
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our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mrs. EMMA GEDNEy."
159 West 12Sth St., New York, May 1G, 1882.
"I,have used AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
In my family for several years, and do not
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tried. a. j. CRANE"
Lake Crystal, Minn., March IS, 1882.
rsunercd Tor eIpnr ycurr frum bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by the use of AYERS CHER
nv PECToRAL. JOSEPH WALDEN"
Dyhalia, Miss, April 8, 1882.
81 cannot say enough in praise OF AYERS
CUERRY PECTORAL, believing as do that
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from lung troubles. +. BRAGDON."
Palestine, Texas, April %, 1882.
No case Of an affection Of the throat or
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AMI 1t will ARRAYS cure when the disease Ii
lot already beyond the control Of medicine.
PREPARED ny
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Sold by oil Druggists.
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PATEN rs,

TAvEATS, REISSUES AND TRADE.
" MARKS secured, and all other patent
causes in the Patent Office and before the
Courts promptly and carefully attended to.
Upon receipt Of model or sketch Of iDSen-
tion, make careful examination, and advise as
to patentability, FREE OF CHARGE.
FEES MODERATE, and make NO CHARGE
UNLESS PATENT is SECURED. Informa-
ton, advice and special references sent on up
plication.
J. r. LITTELL, Washington, D. c.,
Near T.. 8. Patent Office.
Jan 23
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Quick TIME on THE s. c. r. R.-The South
Caroline Railway announces a change of sched-
ule, to go into effect this morning. as fellows
No. SO leaves Charleston at 7.20lA. NJ, ar
irving at 1895. No. 81 will leave Columbia
ut 5.27 p. NJ, arriving at Charleston at 9.O5.
Supper rs usual ut Branchville. This gives
three hours and fifteen minutes from Charleston
to Columbia, and three hours ad eighteen
minutes from Columbia TO Charleston - Register.
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ACtoUp BUpsrsiS CoLonApS -Deaser, Cci.,
July PA dispatch from colorado 81 rings
says that one of the most disastrous cloud
bursts ever known in that section of ahe State
struck point few miles north Of there ut
midnight But for the fact that the STORM
struck the crest of tho hill when the water
flowed in opposite directions thelo of life
must have been appalling. Several railroad
ud.wagon bridges in the vic,aity were carried
away and a large amount Of track was swept
off. H =