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THE BOY DUKE.
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you stand in fear of no man living, nor bend
your viii to any, save, hope,
THE ONE WHO BEARS YOUR HOMAGE on HIS
PALM;
and he will never ask you to give way to him
in aught, unless to yield would do you honor" /"
The Boy Duke showed his open hand, with
slight but meaning gesture, as he spoke; !;
and he saw that Alan felt this emphasized
reminder of his right to claim obedience
more than all the pleading words he had en-
ployed. He resumed his persuasive tone, how
ever, as he continued:
:" What is it to the Count of Blois, or any
other, if it suits the Duke of Brittany to grant
favor which his own fair son and Long
swords son unite their voices to entreat ?"
And he turned to Gareth, saying:
9 Join with me, Gareth your father surely
cannot turn a deaf ear to us both"
While Richard spoke, the Flemish youth had
watched him with face of wondering rever-
ence, much as he might have gazed upon a
plying angel, sent from Heaven to help him !;
but now he looked at Gareth, and his dark eyes
filled with tears.
"Thou, too, dear Gareth +" ne murmured, in
broken voice; thou, too, hast pleaded for
mel"
Gould you doubt it, Eric?"
And the young man stepped forward, with a
glance at Richard, and sunk upon his knee
before the Duke of Brittany, excIaiming:
" have pleaded with you, my father, as long
as you would give me leave to speak that Eric
might be spared. You babe me not to utter
another word in his behalf-but your Lord has
spoken for mel"
"Out upon you :" thundered Alan starting
up, as if to vent upon his son the anger which
he could not allow himself to exhibit toward
his liege Lord. But he restrained himself, and
added hastily: Nay, Garelh, will not ehide
you, for you spoke at Richards bidding-but,
by the saints you try my patience, between
you!"
In fact, it was clear enough that Duke Alan's
temper would not bear much further provoca-
tion, real or fancied and it was also evident
from the subiugated air of Gareth, as he
dropped his eyes and rose in silence from his
knee, as well as from the apprehensive looks
with which the pages and other young retain
ers of the household, gazed upon their iFritated
Lord-that his dependents all had cause to
dread the outburst of his wrath.
Still, it could not be denied that Richard s
last appeal had touched whatever chord Of
feeling, in his rugged nature might be sup
posed to answer in the place of tenderness.
Alan was proud of his noble and generous
hearted heir; and probably the strongest tie
of friendship which he had ever formed the
deepest feeling, in the nature of affection
and respect, that was possible to such heart
as his, had been the attachment which he felt
for William Longsword, his gracious conqueror.
He had transferred this loyal devotion to Rich
ard, with all the added warmth it gathered
from his grief for Duke Williams untimely
end; if anything could shake his obdurate
resolution, it seemed that he must certainly
be moved by the united voices of his own son
and the son of LongsWord, imploring him to
spare Count Eric's life.
he
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PERSONS AND THINGS.

The Methodist ministers of Cleveland, at a
secret meeting, have resolved not to refer to
Robert Esmere" in the pulpit. A sermon in
which there is no aliuson to Mrs Wards success
ful work is just now a rarity.
The apple crops in the Hudson River and In
land Counties of New York the past Summer and
Fall were prolific. The applejack distillers of
Orange County purchased great quantities of the
fruit for song. In instances tons and tons of APP
pies were refused because they could not be
handled During the past few months immense
quantities of cider brandy and applejae have been
distilled In localities the output exceeds that of
any previous season by one-third In the aggregate
enough whisky has been made to date in Orange
County to float ship. In Warwick alone one firm
has made 5000 gallons of the stuff
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Ito be contimued.1
An Elephantine Romance.

Even elephants have their loves, with ac-
companying jealousies, and the little drama
that is being enacted in the Geological Gar
dens at Philadelphia interests wide circle of
visitors to that place. Bolivar, who is the
property of the gardens. and the largest ele-
phant in this country, has heretofore Iayished
his affections upon Jennie, giddy young thing
of about 27. An addition was made to the
coterie recently in Empress, young flirt Is
years old, and Immediately upon her entrance
Bolivar, with the usual Inconsistency of his SEX
transferred his affections from Jennie to her
younger rival, and spent most Of his waking
hours when he was not feeding in caressing her,
to the intense anger of the older female One
of the manifestations of this feeling by the lat
ter was to watch eagerly for the food that was
thrown TO the trio and taking advantage of the
abstraction of the others in their mutual love-
making to snatch and put it far away out of
their reach, SO that they would have to do their
billing and cooling on empty stomaehs En-
press attempted to interfere with this perform
anee one day and lively fight ensued, in
which the younger elephant was beaten. AS
the noyclists say, the end is not yet"
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channel. Some Of the old soldiers were accas-
toned to fat-boat navigation on the Missis-
sippi, and felt confident they could avoid get
ting ashore; but. Of course, it was unknown
what the rebels might do TO hinder their prog
ress.
Harry was half inclined to back ont when
he found that the road from Batesville TO Jack
sonport did not follow the bank Of the river,
but wound among the hills at considerable
distance from it. In ease Of an attack upon the
naval forces Of Gen. Curtis the army would not
be near enough 10 furnish any efficient aid, ex-
cept in a few places. But, having agreed TO
go, he said nothing; neither did Jack.
The advance OF the army moved out of Bates
vile on the morning OF the 24th OF June Then
came each of the three divisions in its order,
and by noon the town was deserted. The navy
pushed of from the shore and fioated slowly
down the stream, the Captain, who had been
promoted by his associates to the rank of
Admiral. ordering his men to make no exer-
tions at the oars other than might be necessary
20 keep their craft in the current. Some of the
natives Of the country offered 10 assist as pilots,
and one Of them who claimed to know all about
the river was taken aboard the Cordelia. the
boat where Harry and Jack were serving. and
70 which they had given the name He was so
enormously fat that Jack suggested he should
be called Pauncheous Pilot, bat he was careful
10 keep the suggestion from the ears of the
subject OF III.
The youths had intruSted their horses to the
care Of two Of their comrades, as it was not
practicable to take them on board the COrdelia,
which had only sufficient room for her crew
and was encumbered with boxes and other
freight. Convenient loopholes had been made
between the bales Of cotton. so that the occu-
pants OF the boats could defend themselves
from musketry IRE without serious risk. The
oars Or sweeps were operated in openings be-
tween the bales somewhat wider than the
looph0les, aud movable screens Of thick plank
were arranged SO that the oarsmen would be
fairly well protected.
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Helena, on the bank Of the Mississippi, in case
the gunb0ats and transports should fail to reach
Jacksonport. As subsequent events developed,
this precaUtion was wise one.
For the first time in its history this part OF
Arkansas was honored with navy. Gen.
Curtis built Eve large fat-boats, with strong
decks, partly for the transportation Of supplies
and partly for use as pontoons In case river
was to be crossed. Cotton bales were ranged
around their sides and firmly fastened, as pro
lection against mGsketry in case the rebels
should attempt to hinder their progress, and it
was thought they Wonld even be able TO stop
cannon-sh0t Of the smaller ealibers. There
were no naval officers and sailors with the
army, and SO it was necessary TO improvise
them. There was a liberal number Of volun-
teers for tho new service, as it promised TO be
exciting, and was certainly novel.
Capt. Wadswortb, Of the 18th H., was put IN
command Of the feet and his company formed
the crew. Harry and Jack were accepted as
volunteers TO aid in navigating the boats, each
Of which was provided with sweeps, or long
oars that were necessary to keep 1t IN the
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ITO be continued
PresenfalIon 10 thr SLnfe OF Yermnn

During the closing hours of the Legislature
Of the State OF Vermont, Hon Henry Ballard. of
Burlington, in behalf of the donors, presented
to the State life-size oil portrait of the late
Gen. Geo. ]. Stannard, who was the first Vermont
volunteer who telegrsphed his services to Gov
Fairbanks. Mr.. Ballard briefly alluded to the
Generals brilliant war record, and paid an elo-
quent tribute 20 his memory, which was warm
ly applauded throughout the House. The gift
was accepted on behalf Of the State by the
Speaker, Hon. Josiah Grout, in his usual digni-
fed and graceful manner. lie spoke highly of
the painting as an authentic likeness and as a
work Of art. adding that il was eminently fit
ting thai portrait of the gallant one-armed
hero whose memory Vermonters wherever lis
persed, will ever revere should grace the walls
of the State Capitol. The picture was painted in
New York from photographs furnished by Mrs.
Stannard, under the personal supervision of
Gen. $. NJ. Southard OF Brandon, VT, (of whom
it was purchased). The artist executed his task
with signal ability, producing that firm vet
genial expression so pleasing TO the dead Gem
erals family and intimate friends, which was
essentially lacking in all previous portraits. 1t
was very elaborately framed, and valued at $500.
The donation was made by the United States
Senators, the members of Congress, and many
other prominent men of the State.
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Sinplihed.
Tv -

TOuNtS J0fnDIfl0n.J
"0f what denomination are de chile?" asked
an old colored preacher of young couple who
had brought an infant to him for baptism.
"Sah?" said the young father, evidently
perplexed by the word denomination"
/ axed you OBJ what denomination de chile
war;" repeated the minister a little severely.
The parents looked at each other in evident
confusion for moment; then the father stam-
mered out: "I-I-dOesn't know what yo'
mean by denomination sah."
"Hough, yo' don't2" replied the preacher,
scornfully. "Well, den, I'll simplify it cordin'
to yo ign'ance so yo' kin understand it: Are
de chile boy or gal chile?"
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HUJpoR.
HILLS EPITAPH.
An Incident of the Wilderness.
BY zIIPHAR HILL


BY ZILPHA R. HILL.
"There's Joe Hill, pore divil!" sympathet-
ieally observed Jimmy 0Keefe, after the bat
tie of Spottsylvania.
"Air ye shore it's him 2" inquired Pat Degan,
as he softly touched the dead hand of the young
Lieutenant.
90 I'm certing!" insisted Jimmy, who, as
matter of truth, was never "certing" of any
thing except in his own imagination.
He was a bully boy-was Joe, pore lad,
an he owed me twinty dollars" added
O'Keefe. e
There is some advantages in bein' cowld
corpse!" suggested Degan, philosophically, -
mon gifts beyond the made of the domd shin
plasters !"
"He was a foin by, was Hill, an it's dirty
shame that the loikes ov him has to stan
up to stop bullets Did / iver tell you bout
the tonne that he sint me an Dutchy out to
settle a quarrel? Dutchy was a divilish surly
Dootchman that Everybody felt called upon t.
hate an despise. Wan day he gev me some
Impotence an bedad eff / didn't jist ak pum-
mission T. take him outside the camp limits an
tan his hide fur i'm! Well Hill then he tOwld
me go in, an God grant yez success, sez e
Well, sor, iis' coomplately pulverized Dutchy,
His OF was loik ball ov fire, an his years was
loike taboccy leaves, an his upper lip was loike
an awnin'! After the battle betwixt us was
over Dutchy goes to HilPs tint wild his coat
LlttSs GabteFS, an SeZ e. ndklH d Stluto,
Jimmy OKeefe is the better man. LeftenantH
sez e.
''An' Leftenant Hill he jes returned that
salute and says e, Thafb God, SIR ? sez e."
Just then faint groan was heard behind
clump of bushes, and both men fastened to
the rescue.
"Who is it?" inquired Pat Degan.
"Joe Hill, of the 9th Mane"
"Joe Hills dead!" exclaimed O'Keefe in
terror
" You are mistaken, my friend. I am Joe
Hill, and that fellow you have been discussing
is totally different corpse. Your lies, Jimmy,
were simply sublime!" added Hill, with feeble
sarcasm.
They was nothin' to what I Kin dol" re-
torted O'Keefe, unabashed. g See wat l had
wrote on this board for yore ipitaph."
He held it close to the wounded mans face,
and exhibited the following legend:
Here lays jo hill,
Edged 20 or so.
Hee was BRAY, homes, an so forth.
He ode noboddy
One cent.
Dedi
But rot
Forgot by
A Damsite.
Yours truly,
jas. o'keefe.
"Get me to hospital, but keep the epitaph
f0r ft1tu no. I3li oat onnfhar like If ~
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Facts About Harrison.
I pigfsbIIra DiSDafch l

Facts About Harrison.
[FiHSburg Dispatch.l
He keeps one horse.
He wears No. n hat.
He is fond of baseball.
His neck measures 16I.
He does not fancy jewelry.
lie wears 64 shoe, and can wear a 6.
He goes to bed at 10, and gets up between
and T.
He wears open-front shirts, and pays $27
dozen for them.
He reads for recreation. He is fond of Scott,
Eliot and Thackeray.
His whiskers are getting gray.
He is regular smoker, and smokes small
cigars-a clear Havana. He does not smoke to
excess however
He usually wears a high-buttoned, double
breasted frock coat, and seldom has a suit all
of the same piece.
His chest measure is 81, and his waist AZ.
He weighs about 1S0 pounds, and appears to be
5 feet u inches in hight.
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Where Gen. Sherman Was Going.
Washington dispatch to the Louisville C0urierJour
Let me relate to you little episode of my
famous march to the sea. One day halted
with my staff at a house on large plantation
and asked the gray-headed old planter sitting
on the piazza for drink of water. He called
to some of his colored men, then slaves, and
ordered bucket of water, which was brought,
with gourd to drink from. While l and my
officers were drinking from the gourd the old
planter sat and eyed us inquisitively. He, of
course, knew that / was an officer from my
dress and staff, but did not know my rank of
Office or name
Hearing one of my staff address me as Gen
eral," he turned quickly with look of surprise
and said:
'Are you a General?n
Yes sir"
What is your name?"
SHERMAN"
SHERMAN; you Gen. Sherman2"
suppose / am.P
How many men have you got ?"
"a million"
Now, I'd just like to have you answer me
one question more-where are you going from
here?"
well, now, that is considerable to request of
an entire stranger, and under the circumstan-
ces."
"But I promise to keep it secret"
Are you sure that you can keep the secret if
/ impart it to you?"
Certainly, certainly will on my honor as
gentleman"
But there is risk, you know. What if
should tell and my intentions become publicly
known?"
ST promise that I will not tell your secret
to single human being. You can trust to me
implicitly"
You are quite sure I can trust your"
Most certainly l am with the utmost safe
ty." (Said eagerly)
' well, then, viii tell you. I am going
where 1 id please. Good day"
"The expression of that mans face can bet
ter be imagined than described on his being in
formed of nv Intentions"
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Dead Secrets.

Wife (11:3Op, m.)-What's that horrid odor ?
Smells like alcohol.
Husband-Y-e-s, my dear, we use alcohol at
the lodge for limitations. Take some alcohol,
light it, put salt in the flame, and it gives a
CHASTITY yellow light; makes folks look like
ghosts, you know.
But that odor comes from your breath"
Eyes, M dear; in the 37th degree I per-
senate the chief demon with flames coming
from his mouth. ! take a mouthful of alcohol
aud swallow of salt, and then set fire to it.
But, m dear, you mustn't tell these things.
Secret s'ciety secrets very sacred, you know"
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No Use for Him.
r ~ - N =


Young Widow-Yes, it is true, Mr.. Slowfel-
low has been very attentive to me lately, and
he is certainly very interesting. So you used
to know him?
Friend-Yes, indeed. Knew him and his
first wife, too. He courted her niue years be.
fore marrying her.
Waiting Maid--Mr. slowfellow is in the par.
lor, mum.
Young Widow (savagely)-Not at home.
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Consumption surely Cured.

To the Editor Please inform your readers that
have positive remedy Consumption BY its timely
use thousands of hopeless have been permanently
cured snail be glad to send two bottles of remedy
FREE to any of your readers who have consumption il
they viii send me their Express and p o. Address Re-
spectfuIly, T. A SL0CUM, NJ. c. 1S1 Pearl ST., N Y
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Comrade MerrilI as santa Claus.

Insurance Commissioner Merrill goes in for
pensioning ali the old soldiers who want assist
ance from the Government. He would make
a good man to enact the role of Santa Claus, if
he would only powder his whiskers
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Garden MnnuaI enr 1850

2. De Forest Ely & Co., 1903 Market street,
Philadelphia, Pa. have issued their handsome
and valuable " Garden Manual, for 1889, and
it is excellent throughout.
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Some vel. educated speakers and well-edited
papers viii persist in saying receipt" when
they mean "recipe." This is slovenly. "Re-
ceipt" is applied by careful writers and speak
ers only TO the act OF receiving something,
while formulas for medicines, cooking, ETC., are
invariably called recipes" The latter is from
the Latin imperative recipio "take thou" and
is represented in prescriptions by the large
initial L which appears in all of them.
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I will send all G. AR men q catalogue free of
Prangs War Pictures, Agents Wanted. Address
Jno. V. Redpath. Globe Building, Boston, Mass
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Rheumatism

According to recent investigations caused by excess Of
Tactic acid in the blood. This acid attacks the brous
tissues, particularly in the oiats and the local
manifestations of the disease pains and aches in the
back and shoulders and in the joints the knees ankles
hips and wrists. Thousands Of people have found in
Hoods Sarsaparilla positive and permanent for
rheumatism This medicine neutraizes the aeidity Of
the blood and strengthens the whole body.
I was laid up for six months with rheumatism and
Of my neighbors told to take Hoods saraparila
When had used half bottle felt better, and after
taking two bottles think was entirely cured have
not had attack OF rheumatism since.n EU6ESE Il.
DIXON, RossyilIe, staten Island, y. Y.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists s six for s. Prepared only by
C. / HOOD & CO.. Lowell. Mass.
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Where Gen. sherman Was Going.

"Get me to hospital, but keep the epitaph
for future use. I'll never get another like it +"
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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-09-19

Total l........................... S747,7
So We find that what Myers calls
emergency expenses were S92.211 great
er IN Foraker first year than in Hoad-
ly's last year, while the actual disburse-
ments were but S5s.93 greater. There
must have been saving somewhere in
1886 to make this good. Well, there
were savings in several directions.
Mr.. Kiesewetter informs us that in
1895 the penitentiary, which was run by
such men as Stible of this city, cost the
state S337, 1872 80, and that the next year
it cost the state but S279,644 70. Here
was a saving of nearly $50, 900 in one
item.
He also tells us that in 1887 it cost
the state but 1896, 919.O4.
The same state auditor, Mr. Kiese-
wetter. informs US that in HoadIy's s
last year the receipts from convict
labor were but $1S3, 4l7.S so, and that in
Foraker's first year they were S215,-
2aa a6 From these -tatements of the
Democratic state auditor we reach the
fact that Foraker reduced the expenses
of the penitentiary in one year $57.-
837. 50 and increased the earnings of the
penitentiary $32. S39. Id. difference in
favor of honest Republican rule of $780,
476. go in one institution.
But these sample facts escaped the
attention iof Mr.. Campbell's spokes-
man, Allen o. Myers. He was too in
tent on falsehood to bother his head
about facts.