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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
THE OPIUM FRAUDS.
An Enormous Quantity Of the Crude
Article is Imported.
LOOPHOLES IN THE LEGISLATION.
1t is Very Difficult to Know That the Drug
is Struggled.
THE GREAT PROFITS OF THE BUSINESS

SAN Francisco. December 25.-Special
Treasury Agent Brooks and Deputy Sur
veyor of the Port John T. Fogarty had just
returned from an expedition through China
town when they were seen by The DIS
PATCH correspondent. Through one of
those mysterious channels BY which the
Government officials often gain valuable
information news was received by the Col
lector that large quantity of opium, which
had never paid Uncle Sans tariff Of SO q
pound, was about to be taken to the place Of
business of large dealer in poppy juice in
Chinatown.
Preparations were Immediately made to
seize the drug, if practicable, and it was
with this object in view that Mr.. Brooks
and the Deputy Surveyor visited the Chi
nese quarter. The officials had not the
slightest difficulty in finding opium ad lib
itum, but as no "doPe" was seen to be
brought into the place no seizure was made
for reasons which were explained by Agent
Brooks.
no WAY TO PROVE IT.
mo, we did not get what we went after, -
he said, "and am at a loss to know on what
ground we could have made seizure in the
place, even had we known that the opium
was smuggled, OF which we had no proof.
Once opium is in place where it is sold it
is perfectly safe, as far as the officers of the
law are concerned, for how are they to prove
that it was smuggled? The Government
does not require that it be stamped, and
there is absolutely nothing to show that it
has not paid duty in the regular way.
Should the Government, however. require
that all opium be stamped, as imported
cigars are when in the custom house, what
then would be the result? Wherever a
pound of opium was found without the
Government stamp on it 1t could be seized.
"As it is now, an officer may go into q
Chinese store where he is sure there is
smuggled opium, and the first case he
pitches on he asks, Where did you get
that?' oh, buy him from man who got
it at sale in Michigan There is no way
of disproVing his assertion, as the official
knows that some seized opium was sold in
Michigan some time ago. Concerning the
nextcase the Chinaman may say he bought
it from wholesaler, mentioning a promi-
nent and very legitimate firm and showing
documents to prove his statement.
"a third box is picked out and the dealer
says, 'Oh, have him ten year. and points
to the marks on the box in which the tins
are contained, and sure enough there is the
evidence that the box at least came from
Hong Kong, China, ten years ago. When |
the next box is reached the dealer says:
We make him right here. You see paste
no dry yet.' The officer then asks: How |
about that Lai Yuen Hong Kong LABEL I see |
on it there?'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

FRAUENHEIM & VILsACK's ale and
porter are superior beverages. Call for
them. All dealers keep them. Or order
direct. Phone 11S6.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

SUPERIOR values in 24-in. wide plushes
at 75c, 81 aud 81 % yard-compIete color
assortments. HUGUs & HAoKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

1000 cloth-bound 70 mos, 15c. eaclI IL
close; regular 2bc. books.
Booas 8 BuH1A
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
SOME STARTLING FIGURES.

1.-THE preparation of opium should be
put under the supervision of the internal
Revenue Department. You are probably
not aware of the amount of crude opium
which is manufactured into the smoking
opium in this country every year. Let me
show you some figures. Here are the Gus
tom House records of crude opium imported
throvgh this port in tabulated FORM"
The table was as follows:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

Balance Of doll stock included in this half.
price sale to-day. 9OGGs 3 Bull.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

Do not be imposed on by limitations. The
genuine Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup is % cents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
MGINTY'S MYSTERY.

True Story of the Career of the Now
Celebrated Daniel.
his LIFE AN EyEETFUL ONE,
And Reasonable Doubt Raised as to His
UntimelY Death.
TIE STRUGGLES OF HIS YOUNG DAYS
And the Episodes That Led Modern Muse to Tune
His Lyre
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26
men ONLY ss3sS$S !: ,RRsEE!;: ::|:= s$::

Body Mind, Lack Of Strength, Vigor and De-
velopment caused BY Errors, Excesses, &C. Book,
MODE OF SELF-TREAT1lENT. and Proofs mailed
lsealed) free. Address ERIE MEDICAL CO.
Buffalo n. Z. de2S-57-TTs&wk
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-26

One OF the largest dealers in crude opium
on this coast, whose place of business is on
California street, was asked yesterday after
nom regarding the amount of crude mate
rial which is coming into San Francisco.
II am Of the opinion. he said, that the
business is increasing every year. The
price Of opium is very high this yesI, and
we are not importing SO much, but have
calculated that up to October Of + year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29


A workman is known by the state OF his tools.
Wise men live in houses erected Ly fools.
Half the world doesn't know how the other half
lives;
Who cuts doesn't shunle; there's honor 'mong
thieves.
Who stays il the mill grinds-not who comes
out end goes;
An inch may be much-at the end OF your nose
Two csP play at that games getting down to
As gay as a bhtterfy; under the ban.
As dark as pocket; as blind as bat;
Waking Goals to Newcastlei knocked in q
cooked hat.
A friend in the market beats money in the
chest;
Begin on the best and youll always have besa
Praise to the face is but open disgrace;
TITS hurrying often that loses the race.
Love flies out the window when poverty knocks
At the door; put yourself in his place; in q box.
Each one for himself and the devil for all;
Those who are not high up have not rto fall.
pint is q pound all the whole world around;
A man born for hanging will never be drowned.
1t taketh smart man to be great fool;
Don't gnaw ~ q file; easy FOOLS c lSnave's tool
AS plenty as fingers ana toes: true as steel;
Faith has quiet heart; slippery as an eel.
The more one possesses the more he'll desire;
Smart Aleck; he won't set the river atire.
A dog that will fetch bones win carry them, too:
Good manners insure success rich as Jew.
err
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
You must know that care for you

You must know that care for you
Philip"
Now, darling said the exultani
Philip, ''you must let me speak &c
your father to-day"
II fear you may find him rather oh.
stinate. she said. HE sets an undue
store by his daughter"
81 can satisfy him of my position in
society and that am able to maintain
you. have means of my own. and
have-well may say had, great ex-
pectations; but my father. who is sew
eral times millionaire, has taken
into his head to fit me with a wife. I
prefer to choose for myself. II you
will be content 10 share what
have, Philip Briggs does not cares for
more"
briggs Philip cried Gwenny,
releasing himself from his grasp and
looking at him wonderingly. as
your fathers name John?n
Eyes"
"And he lived in Philadelphia"
Eyes.
Gwenny burst into peal OF silvery
laughter.
do not feel vexed. Philip. she said
at length. Il am only laughing at
the similarity of onr positions. My
father chose a husband for me in the
same way, and it was to escape dis
cussion of the matter that took these
few weeks rusticatiOn. Mrs. Cooper
is my old nurse. and have called her
'aunty' from the time could toddle
around. She was married from our
house. He husband had very little
money, and father bought them this
farm and stocked it, But; oh! think,
Philip, dear. new your father and mine
will chucklei You are Philip Briggs.
and II am Gwenllian Spriggsr'-
Boston Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
RI, x =.
-THE-
GREAT
SERIAL
NEXT WEEK.
MIRA M.
THE ROMANCE
OF
HGathGrlGigl Hall.
HGatlGrlGiigl Hall.

The above is the title of a
delightful serial from the
pen of Manda l.. Croker,
which will shortly appear in
these columns. 1t is a story
Of English life mainly,
though laid both in England
and America. 1t is intense
" dramatic and SO full of
incident that the readers in
terest remains unabated to
the closing lines Of the last
chapter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

BY the way now is a
good time to SUBSCRIBE.
You should take this, the
best home paper; it gives
you the news, horne and
abroad, gives you the best
stories, the best general
reading and is the paper
having the strongest claims
for your hearty encourage
ment and support.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

weight of the coffin, and, at his suggestion,
it was opened; the body was petri1ed, and
| there lay the young Alicia, a beautiful
statue, every feature intact after twenty
years of interment, and Isabel looked upon
the mother, whom she had so longed 10 see,
with feelings which may be imagined but
not described.
Lottie is the cherished wife of DR.. Conroy,
who has set her up on a pedestal in his
heart, where he burns the incense Of un
ceasing devotion before her; her home
though not as grand as Isabefs, is ample,
and is furnished with the pure, sweet taste
Of its mistress throughout, poem, the key
note of which is purity and love.
She is well now of her lameness, and is
able to accompany her husband on many
errands OF mercy, and is looked upon by the
poor, and especially the childless, as a white
angel Of goodness
| One more scene and our story is done
| The home room has received many offerings
since its first establishment, and the most
important one is lovely satin-lined cradle
which stands in the corner wherethe laugh
| ing Cupid can peep over at its occupant, g
| beautiful, rosy babe, who lifts her chubby
hands and crows dehghtedly when her
parents draw near.
They stand looking down upon her with
love beaming in every feature. my love,
my darling, my Isabelp' he said, turning &c
her with eyes full Of deep feeling.
She leaned her head upon his shoulder,
her eyes full of the tears Of unspeekable hap
piness. .Thank God, my dearest husband, /"
she murmured, s'for one Of His brightest
and best Of gifts 10 His children, happy,
happy homer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
HISTORY q. YOUNGSTOWN FLOOD

Messrs Hubbard Bros Chicago, have in press
for early issue a complete and accurate History
Of the Johnstown Flood, including all the cities
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Sufferers from Indigestion, loss Of
appetite, liver or kidney complaints,
rheumatism or neuralgia. would do well
to give Ayers Sarsaparilla u trial. For
all such disorders, no medicine Is so
effective as this, when faithfully and
perseveriuglY used.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
CRY GUIDE.

s.sBeAsrERi.onsEA +. n A. III. meet hrsi gnu
5.fd satnrdayin eaehmsnth at T. m ~ lhet
iiallin ihe showater building
Gr.tT C,t.nrpn. Royal ARCH MAsoNs. Reg.
ulaf conyocaiion second and fourth dhssdaS %
eaca mont = at g. y. m. In thetr nan IA '"e
ahowalterl ulGing
srARofth West Encampment No; y meet
The III aud ~ Mondays IN each month a Z ~
q. ii III Odi Fellows HAN
a1sstssrppt VALLEY LopGEl.0 F. Meets
eve rs Wednesday al 4:0p IA. III odd Fellows
han Maple street
eanpofI.o o. r. meets ist and 30 Monday
in eaeh month, At .:30r III. IN ODD Fellows
laH, Maple street.
Honnnng Lodge. meets every Friday, at ':S
Ia IN odd Fellows Hall. Maple Street.
flnrltry Lonae a. 0. 9. W, Meet arst and
eitl Mondays % each month in Baxter
tiaes a. no y. ~.
sYLvAs cAmr. NJ. ". OF A. Meets q and %
fri,iays Of each month ~ baxter b'O'N ~
90 IA,
Toa cox posi-. 40. 49,, q a. Il. Meets ever,
second ana fourth saturday nights Of each monil
Fl aaater'- Block.
glrq lBRlsYS court Honse Open wednes
lay aftanocnS sad Saturday afternoon ana eve"
ing
aYI,r's OPERA House. Corner Madison sn'
Cherry ctr, cts.
cr4 CotmtL Meets Isl Tuesday in eacl
Month % the city Clerks Office over stat'
Eank.
DAYS in each month IN DR.. J Reeds office a
4.jB b.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Hon. oDEN BOWIE. Ex-Governor Of Mary.
land. Jockey Club. Prest. City Pass Railway
Co.. saysi 'In my family and my stables
have used st. Jacobs Oil with satisfactory
results. and believe IL the best remedy for the
painful ailments of man and beast"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
TIE END.

Az automatic bartender Is now in use in
prohibition States, which has i've, ten and
twenty-five slots. BY dropping the amount
In cne C the openings ehessA 5svsfsss
] lnzsd.atsly appears.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Washington Capital: Who is there'"
said DIR. -Seguard. The Grant
Monument Fund.-" was the reply.
"Well, can't do anything for YOU.
You'll have to wait till resurrection
dav -
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RATES OF SUBSCRlpT,O.
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orany sfthe eountries0fE Europe.
Knteredatthe Post ONCE, in Lancaster. wis. a.
second-cass matter
ONCE IN the old Catholic church Laucaste,
Wisconsin.
WV. u. MINER Proprlett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
D. :llIl5I|


After ten years exclusive sale. can now be
obtained of all Druggists and Dealers in Medi-
cines. It CURES-talse notice not simply helps
but CURES LIVER COMPLAINT,
BiIiOUsness and Dyspepsia.
Is a strictly vegetable preparation and will
CURE MALARIA, and all MALARIAL troubles.
DIR. S. ii. Wise, of Boston, Ky. says ::
''Have practiced medicine 10 years, and find no
equal to HERBIsE as a Liver Regulator
DIR. w. A. Baker, of Madison, Fla, says /:
"a bottle Of HERBlNE is worth more than
$500 worth of Quinine IN any family"
Acting on the Liver in q different way from
any other medicine; it is a positive cure for
Chronic Constipation and is cheaper than Pills.
Its peculiar composition is such, that we
guarantee to cure any case of Chills and Fever
or Bilious Fever with one bottle.
IL costs but Is cents and each bottle con-
tains over 40 average doses, making the cost
less than two cents q dose. Would you ask
for cheaper medicine II is not a cure-all. But
win cure any Liver. Bilious or BfaIa.
rial Complaint. Manufactured by
The EEerT0i7ae CO.,
Successors to VIM. Condell.) 81. Louis, Mo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

AGENT X. BuGGMs, Mt. Ida, Grant CO.,
81 - Notary Public and Conveyancer. Collec-
slnn= a specially.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
ESTABLISHED S57.

A third of a century of experience
and progressive Improvement is rep.
resented in THE LEADER LINE
of STOVES and RANGES.
The line embraces an extensive
variety Of RANGES, Cook STOVES
and HEATING STOVES for hard coal,
soft coal and wood.
They are all models of perfect
modern stove construction, and meet
every known requirement of the uses
for which they are intended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Agent Il. s. MORSE, Beetown, General
Collecting Agent, Notary Public and Insurance
AGENT Business promptly attended TO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

JOS. cAIRN SIMPSON, Esq, Sec Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association, says: Being
familiar with the remarkable efficacy OF Sc.
Jacobs Oil, oheerfullY and heartily indorse
this valuable specific for painful ailments"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Madison 81.
uuday school "a N. Services 10 S0A N. sing
= school y NJ,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

UNCONVENTIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
.au cherry streets. SIS. Grinueli, pastor Ser
school 81 r. Ia Prayer meeting Wednesday al
44 q ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. } A.
Btng0id Pastor Services every other Sunday.
aGbath School every sabbath at II q. m. Social
Meeting Thursday evenings At 40 O'clock,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
BOSCOBEL.

Attorney JoHN y. WILSON, Boscobel,
MI Attorney ana Counselor ut Law. viii
practice ia All Wisconsin Courts and IN the
uIted states Court, makes Collections and
5raueasts business promptly. ohee over hnka
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

CAraottc CHuRcH CornerJeffereon and Cher
~ stfeets Rev NiehauS, pastor Services
egery sunday At 10 80 a. m. and every morning
hiring he week ~ "a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

BAPTIST CHUFCH Madison Street. Rev. J.
E Mcintosh pastor. Services every Sunday at
1880 a IN and .aJp. IN. sabbath school every
SUNDAY ~ II ~ a. IN Prayer meeting Nednes-
d4g evening At 80 o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
5000 AGENTS WANTED at once 10
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

All lovers of charming
serial fiction will be pleased
with this story.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
IERALD JOB DEPARTMENT.

HERALD JOB DEPAKIMEN ]
/; he best equipped for general work OF
any in this part Of the state.
We make speciality of all kinds of
Bill work-plain and fancy.
Wedding Cards, Programs and Business
Cards neatly executed.
Note Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes,
printed in the latest styles.
Law Briefs, Blanks, Notes, &c, &c, at
REASONABLE RATES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

SYLVAN CAmP. NJ w or A. Meets q ana x
fri'iaYs Of each month ~ haxtef b'o'N j
90 % IA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
Old SAWS IN RHYME.

AT DRueaIsTs AND DEALERS.
TIE CHARLES A. vooELER Co, saltImers, Nd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

cITY CotNcfI Meets Isl Tuesday in each
Month ~ he city Clerks Office over STATE
HHpk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

T0H COX Posi-, 40. 49,, g A. Z. Meets ever
second and fourth saturday nights Of each noel
Fl sa1ter'- Block
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

glrY ltBRlhTs Court House Open Wedhes
lay afisrnoc sad Saturday afternoon and even
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

fluKLfrY LonGe a. 0. &. W, Meet first and
Gisl Mondays 81 each month in Baxter !
Block ~ .!l i. IN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

sBeAsrER I.onaEA. f. IA. NJ. meet fret and
1sfd Saturday in eaehmsnth at p IN. ~ t"''
Hallin The ShOwalter building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
Church Directory.

HUMA Y S0cIETY. Meets Isl and 3d Tues
DAYS in each month iu DR.. j Reeds Office at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

10 months; was cured by ST Jacobs OH cure
has remained permanent. W. J. CLINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
HORSE AILMENTS.
Nsponset, H.,
% anuA

NeponsetI III.s
May 20, ASA
My mare ca ught
cold; result: swelled
limbs; lump between
fore-legs and iniam-
nation. cured her
with st. Jacobs OIL.
L. o. GARDNER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

hYIE's OPERA nousg Corner Madison and
Cherry streets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

HonHnng Lodge meets every Friday, a. . q
= IA in odd Fellows Hall. Maple Street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

eanpofI.o o. r. meets ist and 81 Monday
ii each month. 1T ..30r NJ III ndd Fellows
Halt Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29
CASSVILLE.
FAYETTEVILLE.

liote, pax HOUSE,, A. w Moore, Pro
atietor. patteville. Wis. The house has been
istely reftted and refuruished throughout and
~ pains will he spared to accommodate guests.
Good stahling attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Attorney Murphy 4 Gardner Att'ys at
INV ana General Collection Agent, Platteyille,
Nls speaks German and English 9yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

6s.;T CHATTER. Royal ARCH MAsoNs Reg
tl.f eouyoeation second and fourth Tuesday oi
each mont = at q. y. m. In their han ia ms
shavAlterl uldino.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

erARof III West Encampment No, y meet
tbe lst aud "a Mondays in eaeh month, ~ ~
81 III III Oh Fellow Han
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

ti1ssissrppr VALLEY LopGE % @ +. Meets
evcf y Wednesday a. 14np. IA. III odd felio"H
HAN Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-29

Entered the Post Office, in Lancaster wis a.
second class mAfter
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-08-22
To Start A Balky Horse.

] was attracted yesterday by a consid-
cradle gathering of people in down
town street, occasioned by a balkv
horse which even the policeman him
self could not persuade to "move on. .
All kinds of plans were tried First,
about dozen men showed the wagon
behind; but even then, by firmly plant
ing his fore feet, the determined beast
managed to resist progression, although
/ thought the breeching would burst
An old piece of cloth was then tied
carefully overhis eyes, and after short
pause, he was gently requested TO
proceed, but he stood still, and the
crowd jeered. Next, rather conse-
quentiai person came forward, and
standing on tiptoe, so that he could
reach the horses ear, whispered into
his ear something which he evidently
thought would have an instantaneous
and miraculous effect; but the animal
was deaf to this siren, and the conse-
quentiol person skunk off, pursued by
the sarcasms of boot black. The
driver was now in rage, which vented
itself in blows and imprecations. But
Just as he was passing from this condi.
ton into one of stony despair, quiet
young fellow waved him aside, unhar'
messed the horse, took him out of the
shafts, and after leading him across the
street and back, re-harnessed him anG
handed the reins to the driver, who
now drove off without the least trouble
The eXpedient was simple but effective
and it suggests what is, 1 believe. tn,
true philosophy of the balky horse
The effort should be not to overcome
his fixed idea of standing still, but tt
supplant that motion by diverting hi'
attention to something else.-Bosto1
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