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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

When the joyous springtime came with
birds and flowers, renewed life sprang up
within my heart 1t was near the time for
me TO start for London If l wished TO visit
America with the duke of Melyorne
What had better dor l could not take
Myrtle with me, and to send her away
among strangers seemed a cruel thing to
do. was still undecided when one morn
ing we had been out riding and called at
Sir Wren's. Annie met us at the door and
persuaded Myrtle to spend few days
with her. When the time for Myrtle's
visit to end came, l went to bring her
home. Still what to do with her during
my absence was an anxious puzzle. When
she saw me she came, and putting her
arms about my neck, said:
Brother, would you be very lonely II I
should stay little longer with Annie'
We have such nice times riding out to-
gether, feeding the chickens and watching
the little white rabbits"
mo, Myrtle" / said, 81 am glad to
know you are happy here II you and An
ME can agree, would like for you to stay
here few months, while / visit America
with the Duke of Melvorne. Annie, are
you willing to accept such q care as thaty'
l asked, turning toward her as l spoke
81 would be delighted to have her with
me! Ny companions are few, and she is
such good company and so little trouble!
Please let her stay, Lloyd" said Annie
with animation.
81 am glad TO find it so agreeable to you.
1t has been troublesome question what
to do with her while l was gone. But /
feel well pleased to leave her in your caro-.
Here is something to meet expenses with"
I said, handing her a bank note.
81 am to use this as please" she said,
taking the note.
YES" / said, taking her hand ut part
ing, land thank you more than words
can tell"
AS took her hand it trembled and her
face grew very white. She kept her eyes
turned toward the floor. What could it
mean? kept asking myself all the way
home il had won this fair girls love. L
did not know. We had been friends from
childhood, and / loved her with boyish
love, yet no words of aught but friendship
had ever passed between us. She was to
me like sister nearly my own age. Did
she know of my mothers wish; A thou
sand strange fancies came into my mind.
i could not Danish the white face with its
strange expression.
A few days after, when my preparations
were all completed, L rode over to Sir
Wren's to say goodbye. Annie was not Mt
home, but Sir Wren gave me a hearty God
speed, and Myrtle chung to my neck, sob
bling most piteously.
She was comforted by my telling her
that was going in search of Stella. That
was magic word She ceased weeping
and began to plan how nice it would be to
have Stella at Waverland once more.
"Would / find herr" was the oft return
ing thought rs 1 rode away from the gate
at Sir Wren's.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

rein, broke suddenly through the ranks
of the men who surrounded her, for
thew had not taken the trouble to
secure her, and set off at mad gallop,
closely pursued by four or five of the
bandits. But there was not man IN
Chill who could ride with Isola Men
DEE, and as they passed out of sight all
could see that she was likely to escape.
A cry of rage burst from the lips OF
Godena.
Now, ten thousand curses on the
girlr he cried. II meant that she
should witness my punishment OF her
Yankee lover, but ut least we have him
secure. Place him against the rock
there, with his hands and feet hound.
Make him fast so that he can not fail
down"
The men obeyed and Godena dis
mounted. with pistol in hand. Ned.
held in his place by his bonds, looked
him boldly in the face. Advancing a
pace the miscreant aimed at him,
changing his aim from time to time to
distress the prisoner. But Ned did not
give the slightest sign of fear. At
last the pistol exploded and the ball
tore through the ieshy part of his
shoulder.
"Oner said Godena, producing an
other pistol II am going to bit you
on the other side"
Again he fired, and the other
shoulder was torn by the ball.
you black hearted houndr' cried
Ned, IF you think to wiring a single
cry from me you are mistaken. Go
on. savage, complete your bloody
work"
Godena, with the grin Of n fend,
| took two other pistols, from the hand
of one of the men. Again he fired, in
tending to pierce the arm of the young
sailor, but this time he missed.
Poor practice" said Ned. ''Try
again, my dear fellow"
The fourth pistol cracked, and Ned
gave start and SILVER, for his left
arm had been pierced. Godena was
very angry, for in spite of the torture
he had not been able to wiring groan
from the gallant young man. Reload
ing his pistols carefully he stepped.close
10 his prisoner. and again touched him
with the muzzle of the cooked pistol
over the heart, upon the forehead, and
Il
every vital part, but he did not finch.
"Wby don't you end it, you coward
ly dogP" cried Ned.
Il will end it, replied Godena, step
ping back single step: Thus Manuel
Godena avenges himself"
He raised the pistol in his right hand
to q level with the heart of the prisoner.
and was about to pull the trigger when
rifle cracked on the mountain side
above them and Manuel Godena, shot
through the heart fell upon his face,
dead. At the same time score OF
stockmen and rancheros chased down
the canyon, and the bandits turned in
flight, pursued by the herd riders led
by Senior Mendez. Then Ned tainted
from loss of blood, and when he came
back to life his bonds had been re.
moved and he lay upon the green sod,
his head pillowed upon the knee of
Isola Mendez.
do not move" she said softly. "Yc
te amer Q love you).
Ned Wilton recovered from hi:
wounds, but not soon enough to sail ii
the Vesper. Indeed, he never lef
Chilli. and is now a rich ranchero, anc
the name of his wife was once Isols
MendeE.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

little one, she has been my greatest COM
fort said my mother, placing her hand
upon the head of the weeping child.
The physician administered to my moth
er her potion and felt her pulse. l knew
by the look on the kind old face that the
dear one who had filed my life with
halo of light from the heavenly world,
would soon be beyond the reach of pain or
sorrow. How frail she looked as she lay
with closed eyes, breathing SO quietly her
life away.
"Oh, mamma, mamma" moaned Myr-
Gle.
Ny mother opened her eyes in answer to
her baby's call The mothers heart was
loath to leave her darling. She reached
her hand out to find us, and asked:
''My son, are you here' Myrtle, darling.
God bless you" came in whisper so faint
that l could hardly catch the words. Then
silence fell upon the lips that had only ut
tered words of love and tender counsel
The physician said:
REST in peace" And, rs looked at the
sweet face now beautified with hope Of
eternal glory, could only say, Eyes, rest
in peace"
1t was only the swinging open of the
golden gates. could not weep. could
only stand and lood at the dear, dead
body. 1t was only the empty casket, the
precious jewel was not there. Taking
Myrtle by the hand, led her to my room
where l soon had a comfortable fire.
Poor weeping Myrtle. She was such a
wee frail child, though ten years old. So
young to miss a mothers love. But had
promised my mother to guard her from
harm.
What sad home coming this had been
TO me. l did not anticipate much pleasure,
but had always found my mother ready
TO welcome me home with loving words
and tender care. Now life was desolate
indeedl "No one TO love- none to caress"
thought of the words, ''No one is ever
quite miserable who has the love of one
small child" had that at least. Myrtle
chung to me with q tender, trusting love-
How my heart yearned for the intelligent
sympathy Stella would have given She
could have been sister to Myrtle and q
comforter 10 me! Where was she nowS
Had she forgotten us, or was her heart
ever turning toward the past with fond re-
membrance OF ms allS Even my mother
had longed for her in the solitude of sick
ness. 1 W glad to know my mothers
wish; for al my heart was resolved to
win S! las love il we should ever meet
again, and had strong hopes that some
time we should meet.
How dull were the days that followed.
We were lonely and full of sorrow, my
little SISTER and i. Thoughts of other days
would come to mock me with vanished
joys. Days when my mother was my
friend Then. days when sunshine was
shed throughout the dull old house at Wa
verland by our sweet friend Would hap
piness ever again take up its abode at Wa
Ferlandi
Days pass the beautiful dead was laid 10
rest, and Myrtle and took up the bur
den of life again. She was a quiet child
and accustomed TO amusing herself.
soon learned 20 love her very dearly; her
very helplessness was a call for love and
tenderness for me. Soon after my moth
er's death Annie Wren urged Myrtle to
go home with her, but she chose tosstay
with me and was always by my side. AS
j look back TO those daysI feel very thank
full for the little sister who kept me from
despair.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27
An Ancient Chess King
HAPPY some Rajah FIRST in ages gone

HAPPY some Rajah FIRST In ages gone
Amid his languid ladies fingered thee,
While a black nightingale. sun-swart as he
HAPPY thou mayst have pleased old Prestef
John
Among his pastures when full royalty
He sat in a tent-grave shepherds at his
knee
While lamps of balsslm winked and glimmered
on.
What dost thou here? Thy masters are all
dead.
Ny heart is full OF ruth and yearning paid
At sight OF thee, O King that hast q crown
Outlasting theirs, and tells of greatness fled
Through clouo hung nights of undated rain
And murmur OF the dark majestic town.
Jean IngeloW
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27
WAVERLAND.
A Tai. of Our Coming Landlords.
BY SARAH MABIE BRIGHAM.
Copyrighted, 1856.
CHAPTER x.-A SACRED TRUST.

CHAPTER X.-A SACRED TRUST.
One morning as the colonel and / were
leaving the breakfast room message was
handed me. opened it and read that my
mother was very ILL., found the duke and
explained my message to him. During our
conversation he asked me TO visit America
with him in the spring. promised to do
so il it was practicable.
II have had most delightful visit"
said as we shook hands at parting.
81 shall look for you in May or near that
time to 60 with me" said the duke, as |
was leaving for the train. The colonel
went with me to the city and saw me start
ed on my homeward journey.
l reached home without accident and
found Myrtle on the watch for me.
''How is mothery" l asked, as took her
in my arms and started up stairs.
''She is very i'll and has been asking for
you all day"
AS opened the door the physician who
was standing by my mothers bed placed
his fingers to his lips to indicate silence,
but her quick ear caught the sound She
turned her head and saw me standing in
the door. A glad smile Lit up her pale face
as | went to her bedside kissed her lips
saying:
'Are you better, my dear motheri"
About the same" she said in whis-
per, "but am so glad you have come,
my son, my darling boy"
"Now, you will get well again. and l
will take you with me to see new scenes
that will cheer your life"
MY son." said my mother, az shall
never get well again, and it is best SO. l
want you, my son, to forgive me the pain /
caused you when Stella left u.s."
80, don't say that" / said, while tears
rolled down my cheeks, for with the words
had come the thought of the utter loneli-
ness that must follow. "What can we do
without your"
But say you forgive me, my son"
again pleaded the whispering voice.
Eyes, darling mother. / forgive you
freely, and l beg you to forgive my cruel
neglect in seeking my own pleasure and
forgetting you;" L said, bending low be-
side her bed with keen regret in my heart.
IF you ever find her tell her how
missed her, and remember you have a
mothers blessing in seeking her love. 1
was in the wrong. Rank and position are
of little value when seen from a bed of
death. You WI be kind TO Myrtle' Poor
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27
Temperance I'm Russia.

Russia is at present in the throes OF
a temperance campaign, which the CEN
trail government does not seem to be
seeonding TO any extent IL one may
judge by the news from the department
of Kiev. In that section thirty-six
villages sent petitions 10 St Petersburg
demanding the abolition Of all liquor
selling establishments within their
boundaries. Thirty-fivc of these petit
tions were rejected, but the thirty-sixth
being accepted the inhabitants of the
village thus deprived of its drink
turned out and beat 10 death the man
who had drawn up the petition. They
said he had been altogether too
eloquent.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27
Venerable Cat.

The oldest cat in Massachusetts, Is
dead IL was owned by Col. Rich
mond of Freetown, and was in its 10th
year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

Senator Stanford, of California, has
given Susan b. Anthony $500 for the
benefit of the woman suffrage cause.
Five thousand pamphlets will be dis
tributed in South Dakota.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

The census bill about to be intro
duced by the English government will
provide that hereafter the census be
taken every five years.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27
The Valuable Associate Judge.

The beautiful exhibition of what As
sociate Judges can do when they get
the chance to 60 it alone, which Perry
County has just given the State, ought
to make other communities thankful
that they have escaped from the lay
Judge system. In Perry County two
Associate Judges granted every applica-
ton for liquor license that was made,
and one of the Judges licensed himself
in spite of his neighbors' remonstrance.
This occurred ia the absence of the
Law Judge.
An Associate Judge who sat on tho
bench with the late Judge Ben Wade ir
Ohio was once asked how he got along
with the Presiding Law Judge.
20, well enough" the old farmer
said, Judge Wade only consulted ms
once. That was when the case had oc-
cupied the court the whole day, and
Judge Wade along in the afternoon
bent down to me and said, Mr.. -.
don't you find these seats BANKED
hardP' That's the only time he ever
consulted mel"-- PttSbtlrg Dispatch.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-06-27

IT declaiah." said Gus de Jay in n
disconsolate tone. II had an idea just
now, and it has completely left my
bwain, you know" Maybe not"
said his friend. Possibly it got to
roaming around your head aud lost
itself. ~ Washington Post.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
Bamboo Fish-PoIes.

The manufacturers of fishing-rods
are in a state of mind over the fact
that the stock of Calcutta bamboo
poles from which the rods are made
has given out, and it is impossible to
secure another stock of these poles
until next July, which will be too late
for this seasons trade.
Such state of affairs never existed
before in the history of fisherman's
supplies, says the New York EUemirag
San. 1t shows that the anglers are in
creasing faster than the rod dealers
ever imagined they would, and the
dealers are totally unprepared to meet
their demands.
Split bamboo rods will therefore 90
up in price during the rest of this
These bamboo poles are imported in
bundles of fifty, and usually brings
about SIS per bundle. Today one of
these bundles could not be bought for
love or money. This particular bam-
boo is sought after and used in prefer
ence to others owing to the strength of
its enamel. Its life as a rod is twice
as long as that of rod made of Jap
anese bamboo, for instance.
The Japanese bamboo is almost as
tough as the Calcutta variety, but the
joints are so close together that it is
difficult to cut it up to any advantage.
The action of the Japanese is perfect.
but the tip is fatally weak and can not
be used as substitute for the Calcutta
tip.
1t is not generally known that Amer
lea makes the best fishing-rods in the
world. They last longer and the
workmanship is far superior even to
those produced by the best English
maker
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
The Death of Puck.

L.
I fear that Puck is dead, it is so long
Since men last saw him; dead with all the
rest
OF that sweet elfin crew that made their nest
In hollow huts, where hazels sing their song;
Dead and forever, like the antique tIrong
The elves replaced; the Dryad that you
guessed
Behind the leaves: the Naiad weed he
dressed:
The lear-eared Faun that loved to lead you
wrong.
Tell me, thou hopping Robin, has thou met
A little man, no bigger than thyself
Whom they call Puck, where woodland bells
are wet?
Tell me, thou Wood-Mouse, hast thou seen
an elf
Whom they call Puck, and is he seated yet
Capped with a snail-shell, on his mushroom
shelf?
The Robin gave three hops, and chirped, and
said:
Yes, I knew Puck and loved him; though
He mimicked oft my whistle, chuekling low;
Yes, knew cousin Puck; but he is dead.
We found him lying on his mushroom bed,
Ihe Wren and j, half covered up with snow
AS we hopped where the berries grow
We think he died of cold, Aye, Puck is dead"
And then the wood-Mouse said: I'VE made
the Mole
The old, blind Nole-dig deep beneath the
mess.
And four big Dormice placed him in the hole.
THE Squirrel made with sticks n little cross:
Puck was Christian elf and had a soul:
And all we velvet Jackets mourn his Ioss''
Eugene Hamilton in London Academy.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
Treatment of Ear Disorders.

Any serious disorder of the ear
should, of course, be submitted to a
physician, or better to an aurist; but
there are a few general ''dont's" with
which this article may well close: No
oily substance, poultice or Gniment
should be put into the ear, because
great injury is liable to be done. Warm
water is the best possible, and about
the only wholly safe ''wash." Do not
scratch the ear with any metal; pin
heads, hair-pins or ear-picks should be
tabooed. Do not scream if an insect
enters the ear; warm water will drown
it, and wash out the ''remaius." The
ear is not nearly so liable to injury
from the intruder as from frantic eff
forts to dislodge it. Do not put any,
thing cold into the ear; even cold water
should be.avoided, especially if there is
any affection of the hearing. Do not
put cotton in the ears if there is any
discharge of puss from them. Use
warm water as frequently as may be
necessary to keep them clean, but do
not force the foul matter back into the
delicate machinery. If any small,
hard substance falls into the ear, do
not attempt to dig it out" If not
readily removed, allow it to remain in
quiet, and have physician take care
of it when conyenient; it is not likely
to do any serious harm unless tam
pered with. Anything which issoluble
may be washed out, with a little
patience, by the nse of syringe and
warm water; if not soluble it is harm
Iess,-GOOd HOusekeeDi3a0.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25

to all eyes. "that it was you we were
permitted to help, and that you have
been the one to bring us home again.
L think | must have known YOU loved
me all these years, for from the mo-
ment l first saw you it seemed as if
you were the one for whom my heart
had been waiting. That simple act
has brought US royal interest; the debt,
If such it were, is more than can
celed."
Only Cancelled, darling" said her
husband. drawing her to close en-
brace ''in way which your generous
heart has led you to adopt. by confer
ring upon me that greater benefit, that
richer treasure: which makes me your
debtor for life.''
No, Walter" she corrected him, as
she nestled closer, ':for that favor was
not given, but loaned; but the love
that brought me to you was not loaned,
but given, and"-with an arch smile
for full value received" = Family
jStOTy Paper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
AT NOMINAL COST PRICES. +.
Cashmeres,

The ladies are happy in the solution Of this
question, by possessing themselves of
garments from these fabrics alike elegant and cheap
Although they fast vanishing the morning mist"
still have attractive line of these goods from which
every lady will be wise in immediate selection, they
&C sell sght:"-And then
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
Rats Cleaned Ont by Snakes.

A noval method of ridding steam
boats of rodents has been successfully
tested at Pittsburg. The youngest son
of the captain of a river steamer was
some time ago presented with pair of
spotted snakes which. as they were
perfectly Harmless, were deposited in
the hull of the boat until they could
be conveniently housed. A few days
ago a great commotion was noticed
among the rats, which always infest
steamboats, and barges in great num-
bers, and hundreds of them were OBJ
served scampering ashore on the hand
spring and stern lines. The evacu-
alton continued all night and in the
morning the captain found both snakes
dead, having been literally torn to
pieces by the infuriated animals, but
not one of the latter was found on the
boat
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
More Advice to Smokers.

Lots of advice has been given to
smokers, but I'll tell you something
which has never been write up and
ought to be known"
This was told a reporter in the
Grand Pacific last evening by one of
the biggest tobacco dealers in New
York.
Come into the cigar store, he went
on" land you will notice that two out
of three men will cough while lighting
cigars"
The first person who set fire to q
cigar coughed quite violently.
Didn't tell you?" exclaimed the
lecturer. 1.-TWO out of three will do
that"
Its caused by the smoke"
Never. When you are about to
smoke cut off the mouth end of the
cigar, put the smoke end in the mouth,
and then blow. This expels all the
fine particles of tobacco and dust inside
the cigar. When you have done this
reverse the torch and you won't
cough when lighting it. Those little
bits of tobacco get down your throat,
and are injurious. More people have
been injured by swallowing these little
specks than you have any idea of, yet
they think they were hurt by inhaling
the smoke. Chicago Tribune.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
Not Afraid of Microbes.

DR.. George Duttan, a Boston ply
sician. at a recent meeting of the
American Health society, of which he
is president, made this challenge: Let
my medical friends bring me half a
pint of all kinds of bacilli and l will
eat them, provided that if l am not
sick the next day the microbe theorists
will forever hold their peace"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
A Rich Hill.

A hill 400 feet high, composed of cop
per, silver and gold, has been discov-
cred in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
A river flowing on one side of the hill
has largely uncovered the deposits, and
many hundred thousand tons of ore are
in sight The ore assays from 3 to 1
ounces of gold and 40 to 60 ounces of
silver per ton, with from % to 30 per
cent of copper.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
AN d
lUlPlagD2G9 3l52llG IN G89
: : : 3 : : u : : : u : .

The great attending sales of Carpets and
UphoseriDgs this season. has been phenomenal but
sidering the Quality Style and Prices it is nothing
than it should be-Last week we added ma many new pat
Moquettes Body Brussels Tapestry Brussels and Ingains,
including 16 pieces of the celebrated Lowels--Ney
before have had such splendid line, such varied dis
play of patterns. Whether you wish to buy medium or
high grade Carpet you money and you
complete satisfaction Low prices and an unequaled assor
ment harmonize we'll together We daily hear expressions
in admiration of Stock and appreciation of it's values
Strong language but backed by facts that indispu-
table-tha showing larger stock, and more styles,
than all the other stocks in the County, combined.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25
CONVINCED!
THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT

Right from the start, when we advertised our
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-06-25

60 hire a haul" said the hackdriv-
er to the man who was coaxing for
free de.-Merchant Traveller.