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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-10

all enjoyment in her rhymes, and that
was to see her father come Keeling
down the lane, his hat askew on his
tumbled frowsy hair, his eyes bleared
and red, and his words wild and in
coherent. Then she would put down
the fat, heavy baby on the floor and
hide,away in the orchard behind the
house, or the kitchen garnet, any
where, to escape the sight that filled
her with a deadly terror that she
could not conquer, and only increased
as the days went by, and the repul-
siye spectacle grew more and more
frequent.
Her mother, toiling at the sewing
machine day after day to earn the
scanty sum that barely kept them
from starvation, knew nothing of
Trixy's scribbling. She was sad,
distracted woman, weighed down by
the weight of her grief and care, a
loving mother, but SO absorbed in
providing for the physical needs of
family that she had little thought for
anything else. So down in the or
chard where the grass grew thick and
tall amid the nodding crimson clover
blossoms, or sitting beside the creek
in the maple woods just beyond the
orchard, with bare feet hanging in
the gurgling stream, Trixy dreamed
her childish dreams, and wove them
full of her own bright fancies.
"If could only get the prize for
MOTHER" she thought to herself,
"then the baby would have pair of
new shoes, and mother the shawl she
needs SO much, and-6h, ever so
many things, for five dollars is such a
lot of money!"
From the day of its announcement,
the prize became the all-absorbing
topic OF conversation among the pu-
pills in Miss Fairlie's room. Not
outstanding her request that no
time or thought should be given to
the subject in school hours, many
bright head was bend low over the
desk after recitations were over, while
the owner slyly pored over q slate
crossed and re-crossed with many
lines, or scanned. suspicious looking
bits of paper.
Trixy became careless of the baby,
and even ran away from the other
children once or twice, to hide in the
orchard and rack her poor brain with
thoughts that had no rightful place
in the mind of a child. She forgot
to- whistle an answer to the oriole that
was building its nest on the swinging
branch of tall elm in Mr.. Brayton's
meadow across the road, and his loud,
mellow whistle passed UNDECIDED, so
intent was she on the verses that she
hoped would win the prize.
The contest was to be held in the
town hall, and the larger members of
the class had taken great pains to
decorate it for the occasion in be-
coming manner. Great jars, the
side hidden by trailing vines, were
filled with ferns and branches of wild
hawthorn blossoms. Apple blossoms
were everywhere, in vases, pitchers,
bowls, on table, floor, window stills,
wherever there was room, till the
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-10

and the exercises began. Inc COM
petitors for the prize came forward
one by one, Fanny Brayton, Harry
Dexter, Tom DePeyster. and others,
until only Trixy remained.
"Miss Beatrice Winslow," called
Miss Fairlie, and queet little figure
stepped on THE platform, arrayed in
manner that caused an irresistible
smile in the audience. A faded pink
dress, patched with goods Of another
color, her hair standing out like a
Circassian girls from the braiding
she had given it over night, white
apron, like her dress, scrupulously
clean, but long enough for one twice
her years, a bunch Of wild violets
pinned on the bosom of her shabby
gown, were some of the most start
ling features of 'Trixy's toilet. She
did not notice the smile that ran
around the room. Unmindful of self,
but deeply anxious to succeed for her
mothers sake, she knit her small
forehead into a decided frown as she
unfolded the coarse bit of paper, and
with funny little bow began:
"Who knows the curse of drunkards life?
The drunkard's children, the drunkard's wife ;
The birds have home in the forest tree,
But the drunkard's child has no place to flee /,
Pity not the animals wild,
But pity, oh, pity the drunkards child"
Her forlorn appearance, the touch
ing sincerity of her tones, her artless
appeal to the crowd before her,
touched every heart. A round of
applause followed, and Mr.. Carter
leaned over to whisper to his neigh
Dor:
"She's bright little creature for
nine-year-old, eh, doctor?"
There was a whispered conference
among the committee, and then the
minister rose.
''The prize has been awarded to
Beatrice Winslow," he said, and then
more applause followed, louder than
ever.
Some one rose and came out into
the open space in front of the rostrum,
and at the first sound of his voice,
those who knew him recognized it as
the voice of Trixy's father.
"Friends," he began, and the APP
plause ceased as by magic. "I'm
not man of many words, as you
know, but | want to say that l am
ready to take the pledge tonight for
the sake of my little Trixy there, God
bless her, and | do it praying that l
may live to become pride instead of
a disgrace to her, and that l may have
Gods help to keep the solemn prom
Use | enter into here and now."
All pressed round him with con-
gratulations, and when Trixy, her
arms round his neck, sobbed out with
smiles that were half tears, "Oh,
papa! how glad dear mamma will
bel" there was not dry eye in the
house.
Trixy is a woman now, but she has
never seen her father drunk since
that day, and though she is we'll
known writer for leading magazines
and papers, she treasures as her
choicest composition her prize poem.
Julia Mills Dunn, in Union Signal.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-10
Children S Corner.
Trixy's Prize Poem.


remain after school was dismissed,
all the children in the class wondered
what it could possibly mean. Had
some one done wrong, and was he to
be exposed to his fellow classmates
Each Of the younger boys, with one
accord, began to review his record
mentally, to see il it could be he.
Tom DePeyster, who had pulled the
wings off a poor little fly that day, and
the boys who sat near him and had
laughed at the antics of the tortured
insect as it plunged wildly over the
desk, began to look sober.
Flossy Marx, who sat near the
open window and had spent good
deal of time scraplng up the white
cherry blossoms that drifted in with
every breath of south wind, and made
believe it was a little dolls bed on
which she laid doll fashioned from
her tiny lace-trimmed handkerchief,
ooked very serious, and wondered il
Miss Fairle had seen her playing
after all.
But the expression on Miss Fairlie's
face was not one of reproof. "Mem-
bers of the Loyal Temperance Legion
will please rise to their feet" com
handed the teacher.
Forty bobbing heads, black, brown,
white, yellow, wereup in twinkling,
and forty pairs of eyes, black, blue,
brown and gray, began to sparkle.
When Miss Fairlie planned anything
for the Loyal Temperance Legion, it
was sure to be something good.
1--WE were going to have one of our
children's dime sociables for the ben
eft of the Loyal Temperance Le-
gion," said Miss Fairlie, "but | have
thought it best to have something new
by way Of variety. We will have a
rhyming contest, and the boy or girl
who composes the best poem Of not
less than eight lines on the subject of
temperance, will receive five dollars
in gold for prize. All can compete
who wish to do so, and the prize will
be awarded by committee of three,
chosen from the audience by the chill
dren themselves. You have just a
week in which to prepare your lines,
and all who are willing to compete
may raise their hands"
Up flew the hands in every direc-
ton, though when they came to be
counted, only twenty-five had the
courage to pledge themselves.
"If there isn't Trixy Winslow,"
whispered Fanny Brayton, the largest
girl in school, to her little cousin,
Flossy Marx. "Wonder if she is
really going to try for the prize"
and she looked severely on poor little
Trixy as she spoke.
But Trixy, bright and jolly, spite
Of her rags and patches, and quite
unconscious Of any intentional Of
Tense, returned Fanny's severe glance
with gay smile that showed all her
white teeth, and stood, her hands
clasped in sort of rapture.
Rhyming was Trixy's one gift.
The children al home, ragged and
noisy, might Chamber about her, with
clamorous appeals for this or that, for
Trixy was general nurse to the roll
LICKING brood that filled tha house all
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-10

Thin and impure blood is made rich and
healthful by taking Hoods Sarsaparlla. 1t
cures scrofula, salt rheum, all blood disorders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
4 SEVERE CASE or ARMY DISCIPLINE.

Chicago. Feb l. (Specian-A dispatch to "The
Chicago Tribune from 81. Paul Mimi. says: "A
vhirlwind Of excitement has been caused I'm Northern
civilian circles by the action of the regular Army
court martial IN ordering soldier to be imprisoned for
year for refusing to do mental dnty for an officer
ON October. -. 1879. Dell r. Wild. a private in
Troop +. 18th Cavalry was ordered by second
Lieutenant VI. F. steele to assist him in placing a
piece Of canvas upon shed belonging to the olhcer
Wild refused the request and is said have remarked
4 am working for Uncle sam not for YOU
court martial was convened. and Wild was convicted
Of d,sobeying orders the finding was approved by
General Ruger commanding the department me
uni,hment allotted to the soldier /, that he pc dl'
honorably DISCHARGED from the service. branded a.
"A convict his pay and his allowance foIleltcu ana
that he he confined at hard labor for one year IN
thc military prison at Fort smelling The sentence Is
aid 10 hc the scvcreSt known 90 times or peace ana
II Is reported that indignant citizens VIII appeal TO
the Secretary OF War I'm his behalf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
NEU- YOHK ar ST. AUGUSTINE.
IN II NoR OF A FoRMEB
LORD MAYOR.

ST. Augustine. Fla. Feb. - )opcclab.It any doubts
prevail a, to the success, Of The Florida season. they
viii be di,pccd by the Increased demands for
travelling facilities by both land and one New
York line alone Is sending four boats week. some
thing Unknown heretofore. Perfect weather has
made outdoor life cnIo, able the past week sailing
tennis or riding partic follow another In rapid
succession. Mr.. Franklin W. smith. whose Moorish
villa Zorayda7 IS the gathering place Of many Of
tho visitor. began her weekly reception, on
Thursday. Mr., Hugh Woughby, of Newport and the
HOSTESS daughter MIS-, Nina. assisted. The lArec
courtyard decorated with profl'on of palms
and Jasmine. Among The guest, Fir Sidney
Waterfowl formerly Lord Mayor OF London. Lady
Watcrlow. Admiral Tp,hur L. :. ". Commodore
Douglas. Mc,sr,. ". Rowland Pcll and David stewart
Of New York. Miss Sarah Orne Jcwett. Mrs. James r.
Field. of Boston, Miss Hamilton. Of London. and
Licutcnants Dean and Caighll, {. >. A.
Hugh Willoughby, Of Newport took a large
party for a picnic in his yacht up the MatamzaS River
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mr.. Fairman Rogers arrived last Friday
on their steam yacht Magnolia
T. Lorillari and party are due on the Reva Tuesday
David stewart, Of New York. who l. the father
Of Mr., Jack Gardiner. 81 Boston. gave sailing party
Wednesday In honor OF Miss Nna smith. of tho
villa " Zorayda.T
The semi weekly dance at the Alcazar largely
attended.
Mr. and Mr., Franklin W. smith gave - dinner on
Thursday to sir Sidney and Lads Waterlow. Among
the guest, were MIS- Hamilton. Of London. and Ad-
mral Up,hur. L. = y.
Last year baseball made feature bN series
Of games between mines Of society amateurs. tho
ChumpS capitalized by Dick Peters and tho
Cracks cnptalncd by stuart smith, who also man
ages the tennis tournament. hnc new ground has
been laid out which la, been leased by the Chicago
League Club. aud Captain Arson arrived with his
team Friday.
Among New workers. here soon expected are Mrs.
Hayward Cuttng Mr. and Mr., Henry Cutting. the Hon
W. =. Chisholm and family MesSrS stuart smith. II.
g. Trevor. VI. de Garncndia and o. ;. Campbell Miss
Ilillhousc W. Rowland Tell. and Mrssrs. David
stewart. .. :. shepard Meyer VandervOOrt and H. Il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16

THE oUANrcH coLLECTIoN-RAREB BOOKS AND
RAREE Mss.


Mr. Quaritchs remarkable collection Of old books
and manuscripts will be shown at the Albemarle
Hotel during another fortnight. Already the
bibophle, and biblomaniacs have freely availed
Themselves of the opportunity for seeing and ex-
aiming quite at their ease. with the help OF MT
Quaritchs son. these treasures OF the antiquary and
trumph> OF the penman and the printer. But the
occasion is really that should be neglected by
no one who cares for the old the beautiful, for
books for art
The collection includes in all it, branches 456
separate exhibits, classified illuminated MSS,
typographical monuments. books with woodcuts,
printed hour books and prayer books books with
engraving, on copper, books illustrated in color or
with drawings or added plates. artistic bindings,
English and scotch writers from Wye
LII to Burns the English Bibe,
single specimen Of Don QnXote IA
the original edition and a small but choice show OF
fifteen examples Of early Americana They are all
for sale at prices plainly stated in the catalogue.
These range from S2lO 10 $1,000 for the Mss, ana
from 80 to S26.2JO for the printed books the latter
for a psater. printed yeum by FuSt & ,choeffer.
1859 said to be the third book ever printed and the
second with date. There are said TO be but eight
copies in existence. Of which sN are already gathered
into libraries.
Among the more remarkable Mss. NAV be noted
the "Goldcu Gospel, of Henry VIII supposed To
have been written al Tours about 80:
The Norman Chronicle about liSO. properly The
foundation Of English history: Beham's coli
lection II forty-nlne copperpate ensiavings:
the Vatican in three volumes with forty-thnc superb
engraving, by Volpalo beautifully coioged by hand;
Genucr', Italian Churches and Palaces with hfty-six
plates, exqu,itcy colorej by hand shaw Dresses and
Decorations of the }idde Ages Clarcndpu'S History,
with $50 portraits and plates inserted the Decaneron,
lj27. bound hN Du>cuil. the le-entN Daphnls ana
Chloe with an autograph Of John Wilkes bound by
Du,cul. Horace bound by Padcl0up, aud fine speci-
men of his art Venetian Johannes examinations IN
crown morocco ana the first printed English Bible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16

Baltimore Feb. l5.-Captan Nanneman. Of the
schooner Frank Pratt Lee. arrived here this morning
on board the steamer Defiance Captain Nanneman
commanded the three masted schooner that sunk
Yesterday morning off New Point in collision with the
schooner EllwOod Harlow, Captain Lewis, bound for
Providence Both vessels beating ont the
channel The Frank Pratt Lee mot the Frank Bailey.
as heretofore reported sunk Immediately after tho
collision in six and half feet of water. The cap
tain and crew of the Lee were rescued and taken
aboard the EllwOOd Harlow. The latter had stem
and headgear carried away, and i, returning TO Bah
tlmOTc for repairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
STATE JURISDICTION OVER SALOONS.

Denver. Feb. 15.-The state supreme Court has
rendered opinion in the cnsScn liquor case. affirm
ing the decision Of the lower court that the state has
jurisdiction saloons in this city. Last summer
IIenssen was arrested by county officials for selling
LIQUOR on sunday and convicted in the district court
The case was made test and taken 10 the supreme
Court the defence claiming that by tile special charter
granted Denver bv the legislature the city had sole
outrol over the saloons and houses Of III fame and
that neither county State had jurisdiction. The
case has been bitterly contested and the decision may
result in the olOs ng Of all saloon, next sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
ARRESTED FOR STEALING RErEyrE STAMPS

ST. Joseph. Mo- Feb. 15.-Michael Claus has beer
arrested on a warrant sworn T. by Deputy United
states Collector II. g. Gctchcll charged with having
stolen $1,000 in revenue stamps from the Office OF
the Deputy Collector i'm March, l-S9 Claus al
the time an empOye of the St Joseph Brewing Com.
pany. and the warrant further charged him with
having converted the stamp, 10 his own use. meaning
he smugged beer ont Of the brewery and stamped
4 with the stolen revenue stamps. The theft wes
committed under the administration Of James C.
Walker, and when he turned over The Office 10 his
successor he wd> mate T. r'pac" III" stolen stamps
Claus has an accomplce. who viii b. arrested INSIDE
# twenty four hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
IMPRovED MAIL DELIvERY AT NEW BEDFORD.

New Bedford, Feb. - (>pecial.-Ihc new mode OF
collecting and delivering letters adopted here on Jau-
AIRY | work. 10 perfection, aud Will doubtless he
Initiated in other cities before long. Much valuable
time Is saved TO merchants and business men. a.
well as all other persons receiving and sending letters.
Every mail Of Importance is delivered shortly after
ts arrival, and collections from street boxes are
made for every important outgoing mail. The out
going sunday night mail for Boston and New York,
established few months ago. IS generally the largest
sent out during the week. which shows it, pOpu-
ahty. Never before have mall facilities hero equaled
the present system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
HAPPYAMID CHERISHED SURROUNDINGS
ONE ~ SALEMs OLD INHABITANTs TO CELE-
BRATE HER NINETY'FIFTH BIRTHDAY.

ONE ~ SALEMs OLD INHABITANTs TO CELE-
BRATE HER NlNETYTIFTH BIRTHDAY.
Boston. Feb. - o~pcciall.-Thc old Salem Of liaw-
thornc the ancient colonial city with it, narrow
streets and lanes its queer little thoroughfarcs lead
ing down 10 the sea has well nigh disappeared Those
wonderful old many psbled houses. Of two centuries
ago. which delighted the soul Of the poet and novelist
and inspired the fanclml fiction Of the House Of the
seven Gables near by-almOst all Of them are gone
In ono 0f the best preserved 81 these quaint Old
mansions. believed 10 have been built by Thomas Ives.
way bark in 1880. twelve wears before the witches
hanged. there still lives Of the lovclcst old
ladies in all New England, who tomorro will com
plctc ninety five year, ~ happy and peaceful cx
i>tence under the same venerable roof beneath which
shc born and which has been the home Of her
family for more than full century.
Mrs. sarah Narhonne. whose home this IS. was born
February ~. 1875 Her maiden name was
Vincent and she came from .tcrling old salem
stock. She was married 10 Nichoa, Narlonnc IN
iS23. and the mother Of five children. Of whom
her daughter Mary alone survives and lives with her
mother. The latter possesses her faculties 10
wonderful degree and ha, enjoyed good health In the
old fashioned paror In which she receives her friends.
she presents picture Of serenity which loves 10
dwell upon. The parlor, too. j. full
Of interest. ls ceiling j, low, and
across IT run the massiye beams peculiar ~
house oak. There are quaint old mahogany chairs
with l-athern seats. In which her grandmother sat
and In the !, most fascinating cupboard. with
glass doors and shelves laden with rare old family
china and silycrware q century old. There j, the
Harvard University hundred years ago, and from
tho wall look down the features Of Or. Edward \
In the l01st year Of his age. There IS also the vim
cent family crost and coat arms, and many other
thdr best wishes 10 Mrs. Narbonne for her continued
health and happiness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16

A prominent physician calls the kiss "an
elegant dissemination Of disease" He says,
fever is spread by il, SO are lung diseases:
Out upon the gnarled and saples5 vagabond!
Evidently kisses are not for such as he, and
the old fox says the grapes are sour Let him
devote himself to making our women healthy
and blooming that kisses may be kisses. This
can surely bc done by the use of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, which is simply mag
ical in curing diseases peculiar TO females:
After taking it for reasonable length OF
time there will be no more irregularity, back
ache bearing down sensations. nervous pros
tratOn. general debility and kindred ailments.
It is the only medicine for women, sold by
druggists, under positive guarantee
from the manufacturers. that il will give sat-
isfaction in every case, or money refunded.
A Book Of 100 pages. on " Woman and Her
Diseases, and their Self-cure." sent, postpaid,
to any address, securely sealed in plain en-
yelope. on receipt of ten cents. in stamps.
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street. Buffalo. N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
DEFENDERS OF THE UNION.
THE NUMBER OF GUARDSMEN IN EACH OF
THE STATES.
AN APPARENT DECREASE DURING THE YEAR
A TROPHY woN-sPRING GAMEs-RE-
VIEWS AND RECEPTIONS.

Tho Adjutant- General of the Army has Just re-
ceivcd the returns from all the military organizations
in the United states and the figures show that there
are 1O3 202 men in the organized National Guard
force. These figures show decrease from the figures Of
1855 of PA but there several states which have
not been heard from, consequently the true grand
total for 1889 would undoubtedly show considerable
increase the figures for the previous year The
following figures show how the forces are divided
between the different states and Territories, and COM
pare the figures for 1888 and 1850:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
CAUT 10 N.

gay-roses, geranums, rare heaths, and perfect
white camclias. our windows are all wide open
The heat is intense, and the air that comes in at
them like a sirocco II Is unusual weather for the
season. even here. and very unwholesOme.
Fanny Kemble was at that time travelling and
acting in this country, with her father.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
ACCIDENT ~ 4 NATURAL Gas WELL.

Grccnsburc. Penn. Feb. 1j-Whle cleaning QUE
the pine, of natural gaS well. which had become
clogced with salt this morning the suddenly burss
through the pipe. wrechng the derrick and seriously
iuiurint, several uer,On> Chauncey lltts blown
thirty feet above the top al ne derilch anu, IL ~
thnnyht fatally injured. Dr. Wakefield thrown
into n pool of water and narrowly escaped drowning.
number OF others sustained serious cuts ana bruises