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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-18

Mr.. +. l.. SrRIcKLIN, tho union labor CAM
didato for prosecuting attorney in the sixth
judicial district Of Arkansas, is a man of
broad views During the recent campaign he
issued the following address to his felow-citi-
zens "Call mo democrat republican, union.
labor, anything; but do not mistake the man
who distributes these circulars for me- ann
a candidate for prosecuting attorney of this
(tho sixth iudiciaD district / have always
been n democrat, but the republican state CEN.
tral committee recommended that the partv
should support the union labor ticket; then
the union labor party Endorsed me and made
me a republican. However, this Office Is nom
POLITICAL and you may consistently sup
port me, regardless Of party ahil-
iation. So, If you think am
capable aud faithful, ghow your generosity
aud patrlotian by voting for a man who lost
one arm IN breaking mule and broke the
other la lighting dog. Ia tho country, am
In favor Of bacon and green's and turnips. and
will lecture at Peter Creek on tho durability
OF 'pumpkins' AS an everyday dict, but In the
cry the cause Of raw oysters and rare steaks is
dear to my stomach. A. cigars smoke wen on
sunday am IN favor OF amending tho law so
~ 70 include them with necessary refresh
inonfs. All good citizona favor morality /
would not be- Bpy against law-broakcrs. II
tho grand jury indicts them, would prosecute
all cases altko without unnecessary oppression
20 any person. ] am not u partisan or fanatic
on any subject Who | would DO strict in
the performance Of duty would endeavor to
be fair and liberal TO all. With much love, 1
am yours truly"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
The stores were full Of toys ami Christi
mas goods Miss HettE could nll keep tlo

thought from her mind, How Midget
would like this-or thatl
Finally she stopped before t0yladen
window ~ will golu,n She said 80 last.
Midget could not know what victory she
had gained
An bour later Miss Hettv entered the
house, and after disposing OF the bundles
with which her arms were laden, stepped 50
the closed door and opened it. a smile was
on her face that had not known smile for
years, and her awakened heart sent the
blood pulsing TO the ends Of her fingers.
8 am glad l did not disappoint hel she
thought
Midget 10y on the floor, one little hand
under her check. the lips open, breathing
heavily. Midget! The Guild did not
wake or move Miss Hetty lifted her and
she moaned and muttered hoarsely. She
sank for moment, pale and trembling,
on q chair II was too evident what was
the matter, and the doctor who came little
later only confirmed her fears.
.sShe may live til morning, was all he
said
on, the struggle Of that long, long uightl
Every minute was an hour. Al last Miss
Hetty crept into the deserted kitchen and
crouched over the dying embers Of the fire.
All her pride was gone; nothing but love
aud great longing for forgiveness re-
manned.
james, Jamesi' she cried, what
shall tell him3"
She had not heard the door open until an
icy wind blew across her check and q
hoarse voice cried; Hatty, where IS ny
child-my habyin
With cry she was in his arms, and there
the whole miserable story was sobbe3 out
to loving ears, and forgiveness asked and
received by both.
midget, darling, it's papaln
''If she knows you we can save t7r.7 the
doctor had said Amidsta brc thloss silence
she opened her eyes at the sound Of his
loved voice, and murnuring Iapa!n she
fell smtIingly asleep with his band fast
clasped in hers And SO after aii It was TO
Miss Hctty glad and thankful Christmas.
KAIs A. i.tni-nY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

sIdou know MIDGET replied aamms
don ike anywhere. som mon nsm and
took hcf away Il long time ago. Papa cried
/ didn't she added with dignF that
showed painfully how Little she realized her
loss
Papa don't live anywhere aslioe, now
He brought ms haro an he sai9 4 siniget
was i good a yoV would giee ms same
Kissmus cS,is he eoHldn ha W. going
10 find mamma Wil g0us
a sharp pain tore a Miss II ty aaart
"Goiug to ana mammal Wbatal3 that
mean. WITH a start ste fam4ab ra1 that
tomorrow was Christmas i,a1 enc 3onght
brought So many HemoFies IN il irsanl
ssWill yonf
"Wdl whatgn She had forgotten au
about the child aud her question
"Diye me nay Kissmus.N
.tNo nc. child Don botherl HE said
impatiently. What was Christmas t7 her
il james had indeed gone to Fadmaia; il
because Of her stubborn pride aud wicked
curls and blue eyes that moeked hes Ia the
baby at her lsneel
MIDGET turned silently away This last
blow vas too great FOR her to hsaf she
crept alto thc bedroom, and throwing her.
self on the floor, wept as though her heart
were broken,
"Ccme here, childp' suddenly sailed Miss
Hetty No answer. She roac sharply and
went into the other room. A rough shake
brought the little figure to her Feet What
is the matter.r
Papa, papa!n she sobbed Il waut--to
go homer
The sharp iroaia Miss Hetty's soul made
her cruel She raised her hand aud let il
fall upon the little tear stained chesis.
s.Wil You he quiet2n she asked You
shall stay in this room now till como
back
She went out, shutting the door a her
She must do her marketing, and the child
would be punished enough by tie tane she
returned.
The stores were full Of toys ami Christi
mas goods. Miss Hetiy could MT keep he
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
49,, roLgs. 1r,s rep.rlnr.n

grease On q shelf washed his hands in
pan in which be had soaked the leather,
aud remarked:
"WaIl, folks, its bedtime Kit. we've
got ter hGsslo ont early in the mawnin'.
zeb, we've got good deal o sawIn' to do
lomorrer."
/ knew what this meant and Immediately
took my departure. The night was beauti-
ful-at least. it must have been. l don't
see how there could, at that time, have
been any other than beautiful night. Tho
weather was cold, and don't know but -
slect was falling yet, above it all, arises the
fact that to me the night was beautiful.
do not think that was SO handy at my
work the ncxt day, for once Old Bill cried
out "Looz sharp thar, Feb whit air you
stgdyin aboultN
Bhud old nam Tic did not know
] waited ami waited for the old man to
ask me 70 his house again, but he did not.
ANY plow-eoy ii the neighhorhood was
welcome there, but as ! previously re-
marked. Old Bin, with quite an uu-American
apieit- mast say, held himself greatly
above the by5 who worked for him.
One day he Old man, with great furry,
declared that he had left his pipe at home.
81 wiz 70 and bring it Tor your ex-
claimed, and without waiting TO hear any
reply, either Of rcnonstrance or agreement.
/ ieaped over the low rail fence that sur
rounded the mill yard. aud set out at brisk
walk along the road that wound among tho
great trees Was there ever SO long a dis
tance At last | saw the house. Kit opened
the door for me. She blashed. wondered
why Young glrl should blush upon seeing
so snappmg ana aU'.watd fellow. told
her Of nay mission, aud then we both began
10 talk 81 the books we both loved 50 wen
Ali What is sweetcr. aud what can be
pprcr than The uueducated oackwoodslfan's
love Of bo0ksi ] suddenly thought of the
long time ] was staring, and sprang TO my
feet As / bgrricd along the road a sweet
remembrance caHae to me. Ii was that Kit
and / should meet the next Sunday at a
place which 81 had appointed.
When / arrived al the mill The old man,
pretty angry BE was, too, demanded the
reason why had staid 50 long.
II came Upon man whose wagon had
broken down ia the road, ! replied, land
helped hla 20 mend it,
What a NeyaE, what pardonable lie.
The cold fgoWn Of winter was softened
into the warm sn}do Of spring. Kit and |
had often lnet. She hid promised 10 be my
wlfe--I had hegd her in my arms. Old Bill
suspected nothing 81 least he said nothing,
bui | knew that ia his ignorance he would
u0Econseut 10 orr marriage. One day when
i met Xii u tile weeds [ found her much
excited
..What sfle matter. angels" ] asked
"0h, something awful has happened,n
size replied .Father found the last letter
y0u scat 10 me and got some one 10 read it
10 hin. IIe didn't say amy thing, but
terrible lignt STONE in his eyes.
Dom be afraid little grl, ! said. "He
likes roe, lIiMiS. and when he sees that we
are determined he VIII give in There, now,
don't be afraid,
went 10 the mili rs usual the next day.
The Old man bad not arrived | did not
/ dread his coming. Love had made me brave.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

Nice day" exclaimed the little red
headed man who entered the street-car,
and took a seat beside fat, morose, Teu-
ton.
The fat man scowls at the little rcd-head-
ed man, but remains silent
" Cooler than Il was, remarks the little
man, presently.
This sentiment the fat man decided TO re-
sent, and taking out his handkerchief, re-
moves his hat, disclosing bald head, mops
the perspiration from his brow, while he
says:
II hef my pinions oof a weller vot dolds a
great big lie like dot
what is the matter with your headr'
continues the red-headed man, haven't you
any hair down your yvay?"
yah, blenty red hair said the fat Tou-
Ton, but doy use him all oopmit some little
plano vools before don't got any
The red-headed man subsided
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
+" Angel" / whispered.
She pressed me closer.
0Augel y / yhisuered.
SPICE OF TRE SEASON.


The Christmas time comes on apace and
charity begins 70 hum.
TnE pref lest thing in a stocking Christ
mas morning is pretty girls foot
WHEN Kris Kringle comes down the
chimney it scots Kris and the children as
well.
SANTA Claus is said to be Of German ORR
gin His favorite oath, we presume, is
:" BY Chimney"
THE pawnbroler knows that Christmas
is coming; and so does the young man and
so does the girl.
A FAcETlous divine got 50 many Christ
mas slippers that be said "Do ladies think
me centpede!n
A CHRISTMAS bene-The girl with the
ring in her voice who will always chime in
when any thing is tolled.
WITH manY people Christmas presents
will only come through the imagination,
which will enable them to exhibit great pres
ents Of mind
THERE is nothing the matter with the
small boy who presents his mother with
pair OF felt slippers for Christmas. He is
just a smart boy, that is all.
THE custom Of having rouslng big Christ
mas dinner Is not only an ancient one, but
it is the most universal Of any custom
known to the civilized world.
TALK about Oil trusts, rubber trusts, coal
trusts, etc, as much as you Ike, but what
we want about hol,lay time is a turkey Ga
g0ogc trussed.-I}Ost0n Courier.
REMEMBER that Christmas gift gains
no hing in significance by being costly, and
that to seek 10 Guido others in pecuniary
outlay, simply because you have the means,
is vulgar.
AN, my SON." said the minister, Tim
glad to see you in the Suuday-school at last.
Is this your first Sundayln Yes, sir"
" How do you like lt!' Oh, guess l kin
stand it until after the Christmas tree
lid Bits.
As lHEIsTaAs approaches, the young
mar who has been toasting his toes, and
louuging on tho best parlor sofa, tries
- get up a quarrel with his girl so as to
escape bankrupting himself on Christmas
present
MONETARY: Clarksby-" Good morning,
Mrs. Gladly. Shopping, | see!r Mrs. GadOy
- Yes; Eve been picking upa few little
things for Christmas" CT haven't
seen Mr. Gadby on Change lately Mrs.
q. Qacouically)- ~" havei"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known 70 Cleanse the
System whon Bilious or Costise; 10 dis
pei Headaches, Colds and Feyers; to
Cure Habitual Constipation, Indiges-
ton, Piles. etc Manufactured only by
this California Fir syrup Company.
For sale in scots and Loo bottles BY
A. Ii. Barber, Druggist, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
MERiT wlNs.

We desire to say to our citizens that
for years we have been selling DR. King g
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr.
King New Life P,llsi Bucklcn's Arnici
Stlge and Electric Bi tiers, ana have
aerrr handled remedies that seilas well,
or that have given such universal salts
faction We do not hesitate to guar
antoe them every time, and we stand
ready 10 refund ihe purchase price, i
9iisfaclory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have won their
rea popularity purely on their merits.
4 Il. Barber druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED
70 THE EpIFOR-P Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy
for the above named disease. By It's
timely use thousands Of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured ! shall
be glad 10 send two bottles OF nv
remedy FREE TO any Of Your readers
who have consumption if they will send
me their express and post otliee adj
dress. Respectfully,
II A, SLOCUM. nj. c.,
ISL Pearl ST.. New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

Any man who has struck his finger
nail with hammer ''kn0ws how it is
himself, and if he tries il he viii know
that the best thing for it is Dir. Fenner's
Golden Relief. It's also the best thing
for diarrhoea, pain in the stomach,
burns, flesh cuts, neuralgia and rheu-
matism Quickly cures all pain, swell
ing, and stomach and bowel difficulties.
Worth its weight in gold. Try it,.
For sale BY DR.. a. H. Barber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

We are willing 10 bear personal testi-
mony 10 the efficacy and value Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which we have
been advertising some years in our
paper. having used it for blood i'm
puriiles with great success. i is a
preparation Of standard merit, made Of
perfectly pure ingredients, and thorough
y effective il cleansing and purifying
the system. For eruptions, boils, etc. it
can be relied upon every time. Our
own experience with ii has been most
gratifying, and we are glad to give it
this endorsement. -4atoJ f.liass ] Tra1-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

mick" according TO the New
York Sun, is a corruption Of Mike, in
its turn nickname for Michael. 4
'miclSn is rowdy, tough we pre-
sumo the name was first applied
By some man, who, having in mind a
particular neer-do-well Michael, lik-
ened his new acquaintance to him,
calling him "a regular Mick
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
T0C0TSUTpTIV


The undersigned having been re-
stored to health by simple means, attei
suffering for several years with a severe
lung affection, and jhat dread disease
CONSUMPTION, is unxiona O. make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desire it, be
will cheerfully send Gree Of charge q
copy Of the prescription used, which
they viii find q sure cure for C0NsVMp-
TIoN, ASTHMA, CATARRu, BE0NoHITlS
aud all throat and lang MALADiFs He
hopes all sufferers will try this remedy,
as il is Invaluable. Those desiring TIE
prescription, which will cost then
nothing, aud msy prove a blessing, vii
please address, REV EDWARD a. WIN
SON, Williamsburg, Kings ConnlN New
York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

Ella Wheeler composed one Of her poems
while rocking her baby brother to Sleep Ia
his cradle This accounts for the rosy na-
ture Of the meter Of the poem
The crown prince OF Greece dislil,es pub
Lefty, and often travels III third class rail
wa, coaches. In this respect he shares to
some degree the pecuiarities Of tho Ainari-
can tramp
Lord Tenrsy son calls Mary Anderson IA
living, breathing poemn IL she is a poem,
she is one that no sane unmarried editor
would reject
A Dedham man has brindle dog that can
climb tree. That mans daughters must
stand mighty poor show OF getting mar
riod.
Women can't vote, except for school com,
mittee; but they can vets. as suffering men
unfortunately know.-SS-neryillo Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

i one which is guaranteed TO bring
YOU satisfactory results. OF in case Of
failure a return Of purchase price On
this safe plan you can buy from cur al
serlised Druggist bottle Of Dc, Kings
Neg Discovery for Consumption. Il Is
guaranteed "a hrl8g relief ii every ease.
@hen nsed for any affection 70 Tie
Tbroat.Luag. OF Chest. such as Con
sumption. Iuilamatiou Of Lungs,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Whaepng Cough.
Group. etc,- etc. l. is pleasant aud
agreeable 70 taste. perfectly safe, and
can always be depended upon.
Frial bottles free All 4 II BARRIERS Drug
store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

IHAyE not used an Of Zone bottle yet.
have suffered from catar1h for twelve
years, experiencing The nauseating
dropping ii the throat peculiar 10 that
disease, and nose bleed alaost daily
tried various remedies without benefit
until last April, when ! saw Ely 5
Cream balm advertised in the Boston
Budget procured a bottle, and since
The FIRST days use have had no more
bleeding the soreness is entirely gone.
D. e. Davidson, wihthe Boston Rud
gel, srmerly with Boston journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
g Nhl.t Tahle.

'W hose deal is it'
WHO dealt last"
"9ou; didn't yau?'
81 don't know
"0h, it's Mr.. rs deal"
"Why, SO it ISL
"What's irHmpsH
Diamonds"
Diamonds, Well, If amt sos Tie aw-
fullest hand.
'Wel, Just haven't got thing.n
Il rover did have quite such awful lscb.p
''E'hose play is it!7
Let he see, what's trumpsH
Diamonds
"oh, 50 it is; how stupid Of me b forget"
''Tt's your play
''Oh, is it' What ledf
Spades"
Let mo see, now-utn -url--apaaes led
and diamonds are trumps"
Hurry and play
"Ohl If you hdn't have ten tita11
"Who took that trick"
you mean thing"
800 OH if you didn't make foilgl aare
horridl Whose deal is itF'
Then they say it oil over agnia gi,2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
rirst prlnclnles Of rrn.lo.

Jake-Mrs. Growler wants two more yards
Of that cloth she bought here yesterday, but
She says we charged her ten cents more than
Wool & Co.
Dealer-How much did they charge herl
JaSe--Sixty cents, ard we've been getting
seventy for it.
Dealer-Well, why don't she bug it at
WOODS then.
Jake-They haven't any; nobody in town
has it exceptus.
Dealer-How much Jill you say il was a
yard,
Jake Seventy cents
Dealer And she wants two yards niorel
Jake-Ycs
Dealer Nobody eiss has its
Jake NOBODY
Dealer WelL let her have it Tor ninety
cents, then. Detroit FIRES Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

BUCKLEN'S ARNlCA SALYE.-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbeum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns,and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
luired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by
On. x. II. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

HAVE not used All oiouo bottle yet.
| suffered from catarrh fortwelyeyears,
experiencing Che nauscatiag dropping
in The throat peculiar to that disease,
ana nasa bleed almost daily | tried
various remedies Without benefit until
last april when | saw Lix,s Cream
Balm advertised in the Boston Ruagt
| procured bottle, and since the first
days use have bad no moce bleeding
the soreness Is entirely gone ID. q.
Davidson. with The Boston Budget. form
cre with Boston l53faa is ID
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
10 Rlnre lsrnr.ul.l.-.

Are you going into tie Browning club
business as steep this winter Is yea did last
Kate asked Miss Chicago of her lriend Miss
st Louis.
Not lg long shot, replied Mss Kate,
empbatieally "a reaction bas sttuck our
Browning club, as | knew il would Weva
voted to cheese Browning and have some Of
our good, old fashioned taffeg puliings and
cotillon and euehre parties this winter. How
we ever got drawn into that Drowning snap
: mystery 70 me, anyhow. a-Iime
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
MIDGET.
A Story Illustrating tho Power of
Weakness.

ISIS HETTY cleared
the kitshen of the
last traces of h @ r
carly tea, brushed
up the hearth an d
drew her chair into
the circle of lamp
light. This had been
h en- evenings pro
gramme with scarce
~ a variation for
the last ten years.
She knew the exact
number of dextrous
hips from the tur-
keys wing necessary
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

The best spring medicine or blood
purifier you can take. is few doses oil
81 Pa'rich's Pills. They cost y cents
a box and accomplish more good than
SLIGO invested IN any other medicine.
Guaranteed and sold by A. II BARBER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
Az ARsoLrTE CrRE.

The ORIGINAL ABIETINE
OINTMENT is only put Up in large
gwo-ounce tin boxes, and is an absolute
cure for old soreg, burns, woands,
chapped hadas, and all skin eruptions.
VIII positively cure all kinds Of piles
Ask for the Original Abietine ONT
ment Sold BY Stone Bros. q Hassoll
1t - cents per bax. 100
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

twenty-five years after the burial
Of nineteen thousand dollars by Vir-
ginian Baltimore woman located the
spot in a dream, and the next day took
two witnesses with her and dug up the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

] HAVE been bothered with catarrh
for about twenty years; had lost sense
II smell entirely for the last fifteen
years, ! had almost lost my bearing.
my eyes were getting SO dim ] had to
SCI some one 70 thread my needle.
Now haze NY hearing as wei as !
aver had, and can see to thread as
fine needle as ever did, my sense Of
smell is partly restored and il seems 70
be improving all the time. think
here is nothing like Ely's Cream Balm
tor catarrh. Mrs L. +. Grimes, g.
Valley St. Rendrill, Perry Co., Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Ca8tOria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
WheA- she was Child she cried for Castoria.
Whom she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27
THE MILL BOYS.
An Interesting Autobiography by
One Of Them.

AM going to tell a bit
OF my own expert
ence an experience
that I am not likely
to forget My name
has not q single vino
or leaf Of romance
clinging about it's
sound in short, MY
name Is Xeb Brown.
/ was brought up in
the country, without
the advantages Of ed
ucaiion, but by the
light OF a brush fire
/ contrived to read a
few old books; and
permit me to say that
q close acquaintance
with a few masterful
books is often better
than a more preten-
ti0us education.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-27

NtttAttfN
up 10 nc
Good morning. ! said.
Great God, he shot mel
Weeks passed before knew any thing
lay in a little cabin where boarded. Win
ter came and grew able TO walk about
the room had heard that Kit was a close
" confined prisoner One night, the night
before Christmas, there came u violent
knock at my door opened the door and
staggered back 1t was Old Bill.
"Kit wants to see You,n he said. II
brought the wagon. Gomez
Invent with him. Neither of us spoke.
When we reached the house could hardly
mount the doorstep. ! went in. There
was Kit lying on bed. Oh, what q change.
sank upon my knees at the bedside, and
tried to take Ter wasted hands, but she
wound her arms about my neck MY face
lay upon the glorious hair from which the
smile, when FIST saw her, had seemed 10
fall
Angel" whispered.
She pressed me closer.
Angel / whispered.
Closer she pressed me- closer, closer. and
then the pressure was gone-the arms fell.
don't know how long ! knelt there, but
when l lifted my head the sunlight Of a
glorious Christmas morning streamed
through the window. JGst then man en-
tered "Look here,n he said, opening the
door. looked out and saw Old Bill hang
ing from a tree.
''The mill boys the man whispered.
ORE T. READ.