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Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
GETTING ACQUAINTED.
Two Benefactors of Mankind Exchange
Professional COurtesies.

Two Benefactors of Mankind Exchange
Professional Courtesies.
"This," said the man who was travel
ing on the cars, as he opened his vahse
and took out a bottle, sis mixture
called DIR. Jenkinson's Indispensable. l
never travel without it. 1t is the best
and most agreeable tonic now on the
market, by all odds"
81 am not so sure about that" replied
the man who was occupying tke seat
with him. 81 have here"-and he
opened his own valise and took out a
bottle-''a tonic called DR.. Rybolds Ex-
tract which l have used for several
years and consider the very best prepa-
ration ever made. No man ought ever
to-"
81 have no doubt it is fairly good
medicine in its way" broke in the other,
"butif you had ever tasted DR.. Jenkin-
sons Indispensable you would throw
that stuff of yours away"
81 know all about DR.. Jenkinson's
nostrum, sir. 1 know exactly what it's
made Of"
"You do, hey?"
"Yes, sir, and l know DR.. Rybold's
Extract is made from precisely the same
formula, only from pure materials in
stead of the vile and adulterated ingre-
dients old Jenkinson uses"
'It's made from the same formula, is
it?"
Exactly the same"
"You lying old ignoramus, how do you
know what it's made OFF"
''How do know, you insulting cid
scoundrel? I'm DR.. Rybold, sir!"
81 am glad have found you out you
internal william. l am Dr.. Jenkinsol,"
Chicago Tribune.
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
RECORD.
!. HENDERSON, Proprietor
/ MING SHADE. ARKANSAS
THE LIGHTHOUSE.

High lifted on the island cliff
Its lantern fronts the sea,
And sendeth forth fine, straight ray
OF dazzling light to me
A slender line of shimmering shine
Across nights mystery.
1t Is the path set for my eyes
To travel to the light
AID warm their darkness in the Dlaze,
And be made glad and bright
None other may catch just that ray,
Or have the self same sight.
And yet, q hundred other eyes
Bent on that central blaze,
Find each its separate, shining path,
Its line Of guiding rays;
And all eyes meet in concord sweet
By all these differing ways.
No voice shall say: "The Light Is mlne'
All other eyes are dim"
No hand the glory hold or hide
Which streams to oceans rim,
None claim or seize one ray as his
More than belongs to him.
o Light of Truth, which lighteneth all,
And shineth all abroad,
What favored soul or souls shall say:
"Nlne is the only road"
Each hath his own, to him made known,
And all lead up to God.
Susan Coolidge, in N. Y. Independent
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
A CARPENTERS LUCK.
Helped to Fortune and Success by
Mean, Miserly Silas."

81 am afraid that something has hap
pened to old Silas Washburn," said
John Dorsey, as he gazed out OF his
rear window. "There's been no smoke
coming out of the chimney for two
days.
The cabin toward which he was look
ing was way off on the bluffs, with three
miles of barrens intervening, their des-
olation hidden just then by almost three
feet of snow. Though the sun was shin
ing, it was a stinging cold day, with
enough of wind to occasionally send
the snow scurrying in every direction.
81 expect to hear of his being found
dead some morning." said Mrs. Dorsey,
from the rear of the room. Amos
might go over and see what is wrong"
"Rebecca, that is just what was in my
mind" replied her husband. I'm
rather stiff this morning, and Amos is
SO sturdy and willing, that it's best for
him to 60 Pack up basket of things,
dear, and do not forget to put in a box
of matches. It may be that he is out OF
matches"
Silas Washburn was sometimes called
"The Hermit" and sometimes "Stingy
Silas." He was we'll advanced in life,
and had lived for five years in the cabin
on the bluff. Nobody knew his history,
or why he had sought such a wild, Sc
cluded spot. He avoided society, and
ss chary of speech. No relatives ever
a him, and during those five years
AZ the post-office. He
red for day or
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02


"Dont look at me in that queer way" I"
the old gentleman said, with little
chuckle. 81 mean what say. can
help you, and / will. You have been
clever to me, and / want to cancel the
obligation. If | wasn't profuse in my
thanks it was because that isn't my way.
Get the specifications and bring them
here. I'll figure on them, with a fair
margin of profit. 1t may be the making
of you."
There was no mistaking the old gen.
tleman's earnestness. He rubbed his
hands together in pl eased way, and a
genial glow came nto his wrinkled
face.
"But I'll have to give security" Amos
said.
eyes"
"And 1 must have money to pay the
men,"
"Yes. They will not work for moth
ing. know mine never did"
"And where am to get the security
and the money!" asked Amos.
"When | said I'd help you, meant
that l would help you all the way
through. I'll furnish the security and
the money"
Amos was almost dazed at the PROPOSE
ton.
Gas l said, it will be the making of
you," continued his companion. 'You
will be master builder, and that is a
long stride toward wealth and prefer
ment, for one who has cool head and
keen discernment, and | believe you
have both. I've been trained to making
estimates. Boys never know how close
ly old people reat- them. Get the speci-
fcations, and we will spend an evening
or two in figuring on them. You are
better posted than | am about the prices
of labor and materials in this section. 7"
''I'm not of age" Amos hesitatingly
said. ''The directors may refuse to let
me have the specifications"
"They will at least allow you to make
copy of them. Will you try?"
"Why, to be sure, sir!" cried Amos, a
bright light in his eyes. ''It is big
chance for me, and l appreciate it, l as
sure you. But, are you not taking great
risks?"
81 am not afraid of my own Judgment,
Amos, and l have great faith in you" 3"
Mr. Washburn said, a kind look in his
eyes. "If help you indirectly, it will
be better than if helped you outright;
as if handed you roll of money,
mean. 1t will teach you self-reliance,
and you will feel more independent, for
you will be factor in the success. If
you get the contract it will be at least
S5, 900 clear gain to you, sum not to be
despised by young beginner. But
there is one thing upon which shall
insist"
"What is that?" asked Amos, with
some misgivings.
81 am to be kept in the background.
am not to be known in the transac-
ton"
The situation puzzled Amos
"You must appear in it as my surety"
he slowly said.
''Not necessarily" replied old Silas,
with a wise shake of his head. "I'll see
to that. Now be quick and discreet 1t
is very practical bit of advice"
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
Hon If Amos. He had befriended the

ton of Amos. He had befriended the
old gentleman on more than one occa-
sion. but had never succeeded in pene-
trating his reserve. He had not even
showed that he was thankful, Amos
thought. He took too much for granted,
and his meanness had not been exagger-
ated
81 don't want any pay" said Amos to
himself. "But think the sacrifices L
have made for him deserve some ap-
probation"
He did not know old Silas, and conse-
ouently was not just in his estimate OF
him. Appreciation may show itself IN
something more substantial than speech.
The old man was reticentand eccentric,
but he was neither mean nor thankless.
Amos found that out in way that sur
prised him, and taught him to be more
charitable in his decisions.
One day, during the following spring.
word was left at the house that Silas
Washburn wanted to see him.
''He is in the same strait again, ="
thought Amos. "He might vary the
thing little and get another pair OF
legs than mine to do his bidding"
That was merely mental protest,
however, and so he responded to the
summons. 1t was balmy evening, and
old Silas was seated outside of his cabin.
He welcomed Amos graciously, and
placed a chair for him. He was more
neatly attired than usual, conversed free
ly. and seemed to have taken new
lease of life.
"How are you getting along at your
trade?" he asked.
"Oh, pretty fairly" replied Amos.
Haven't mastered it yet, eh"
81 don't think l ever WILL" replied
Amos debatinglY.
"You mean by that, l suppose, that
there is always something to learn" old
Silas said keenly studying his young
friend. "It is the right way of looking
at it. None so wise but they may still
learn. Can you make estimates"
81 am afraid not, sir. | have had NO
experience in that direction. Nor has
father"
"You wouldn't contract to build a
large house?"
Goodness, mol" cried Amos, with a
stare. "I'd get swamped. Do you in
tend to build large house"
mo, my boy. If Il did I'd make my
own estimates Pm an old contractor
and builder"
"Oh, you are!' exclaimed Amos,
pleased to hear him say that.
"I've handled operations that involved
millions of dollars and never made a
grave blunder. l hear they intend to
build large school-house over in the
village"
"Yes, Mr.. Washburn. 1t will prob
ably cost $50, ,O0O."
"Have they advertised for bids?"
"Yes," replied Amos. "The contract
is to be awarded in two weeks"
Silas Washburn stared absently across
the landscape, and then suddenly said:
"Amos, want you to put in bid.
1t was almost like exploding torpedo
at the boys feet.
'I-put in a-a-bid" he gasped. "Fd
be the laughing-stock of the neighbor-
| hood"
"Let those laugh who win," rejoined
old Silaeysses SIP you."
Amos slly at his companion,
.--at it all meant
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nl' o. g Rest Business College in the World

5Onuer ~. roao, reaching 3
olivet toward this eitl
swaying crowd Of "
The excitement around
cottage is wild as the \
beside an unbroken cOl
been mounted, and u
had strewn their gs
beast for a saddla
mounts it and the
cited, and shouting,
push on back tOvsa
Jerusalem. Let none h.
at this rider or The
trample him under iot
There is one long Shout
and as far as the ere
see wavings Of demon
approval. There va
in the riders visas
in His majestic
thing in His princely
stirs up the enthus
people. They run u
beast and try to pull
into their arms and
shoulders the illushs
Inc populace are 50 eXd
hardly know what to
selves, and some rush d
side trees and wrench Of
throw them in His way
their garments, what ID
new and costly, and spl
carpet for the ConQueru
"Hosannah!" cry the ped
of the hill. "Hosannahln
all up and down y
The procession has
the brow of-scIsaaes oliS
prospect reaching OutS
vineyards, olive grot
rock, silvery Sloan, ai
ing on its throne ofhilk
ly honored city Of
Jerusalem. Christ u
midst of the procesSd
and sees here fortress
yonder the circling wall
towers blazing in The
lus and Marianne. u
picus, the Kings castle
the range .df the large
olive tree ybu see the 4
merchant princes. Throq
the limestone rock you
of the richest trsf4
the earth. lie has
money by selling Tyria|
hold now the temple! dd
lifting from the shimmeaA
the building rises up BED
majestic, the architectui
glory of the earth llitlnI
there in one Triumphant
frozen prayer Of all nation
The crowd looked arol1
hilaration and transport \
Christ. Oh, mol Out N
gates, and the domes' aHa
there arose a vision OF 7
and of this city's doom ElI
the Landscape from horll''
and He burst into team
Jerusalem, Jerusalem
the only day OF p0nl
saw in and around 'l'
He walked the sllT
city the loveliest ana J
being that the worla s.' "
will see. Pubilus Lea.lll
tie the Roman Senate uV'
"a man of stature s0ns'
hair the color Of a ches'l
plain to the ears, wneN" :.
is more orient, curllns
about the shoulders ID
His forehead is a STREAM
of his hair; forehe..l
very delicate; His fscs ;. y
wrinkle, a lovely redi 4.
mouth so forked as noun !
resented; His beard tnl'lt !
His hair-not very long
quick and. clear" he e.. .
French army in Italy lvuu !
on which was a copy o. : :
rant, signed by John ls,I !
ael Robani, Daniel RoOsa' !
Toll lit now to all the q
the heavens-Jesus' Ou
with His last sickness
carry the swift dispass", ,s,as
worse; He is breathing y,
through His body qul,s qI.','s
guish; the King is ',ll usi''
dead! 1t is royal blOOa, =.
some religionists m'A' !,
the humanity o :,
respond that We ~,
tie. If some Roman ~, ~,
under the cross, had cav |, !.
the blood on His hanp .a :
loau fOull
it would have oeen aome
same plasma, tng nag,hnm,jn.
fibrin, the same aaiOOd' aiOod I.
takably human ,I,u GlOGs .
hangs there; e: i alg ~ tbis 70
oiledfains.n .n.ao,, 8
for !ist1 Union Dspor sap,,,,i.!
bejssrland routes, sss,,eaasb es,,3b ?
niheeping ! cn.aosrs cars sosrs' M
" Thus, passenneooff # csrs
hut one change Wbsp y !
.tland, Oregon. nd more
! WI, >; ,;oket via Menpss ,s
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02


steady. Every eye was fxef
and an exclamation of -sI -,
round. A sneering look re Isl upon the,
faces of the other bidders. \
"Pass that bid and take up the next
lowest bid," said Doctor Bartram lie
was one of the directors, and was as
pompous as he was corpulent, and rather
peremptory in his manner. ,Bgt the
president had been impresse9 by Amos
Dorsey's face, voice and beapng. n
Excuse me, DOCTOR" he Quietly saise-
"but l am not disposed to rule out the
bid in such summary MANNER. u take
it that he is entitled to a hearIng.-l
notice that the bid has been made out
in remarkably clear and intelligent
manner"
''He is minor" remarked the doctor,
in tone which seemed to add, ''and
that settles it."
''But his surety may not be-" rejoined
the president of the board. master
Dorsey, have you security to offer?"
81 propose to be my own security" re-
piled Amos.
The doctor grinned, the presidents
face fell, and litter went round
for most of those present knew Amos
and his father, and their impoverished
circumstances.
81 shall insist upon the contract being
awarded to me-" Amos said, with a
flushed face, his tone one that COM
manded attention | am here to answer
every demand have no one to go my
bail, but 1 am ready to deposit with the
board United States bonds to the
amount of the contract"
The announcement was fresh sur
prise, and pleased twinkle came to the
presidents eyes.
'How soon can you make that de-
posit?" he asked, with no look or into
nation of incredulity.
'How soon?" asked Amos. "Here and
now said l was ready"
He strobe forward and placed a PARCEL
on the table. The bonds were exSm-
ined. Y4ey were found to be gen@lhe
and worth $50, 900.
"This is satisfactory" said the presi-
dent.
"But," objected DR.. Bartram, "he is
minor and irresponsible, and, under the
law"
''Doctor," interrupted the president,
Intelligent as the boy seems to be,
there is some one still more intelligent
back of him. I'll stake my word that
all the conditions will be satisfactorily
met. Somebody has trusted this boy to
thousands of dollars, and we have got
to have faith in him, too have re-
spect for his backer, whoever he may
be-"
The contract was awarded to Amos;
the building gave entire satisfaction,
and the profit to the young contractor
was five thousand dollars, but the work
was of far more value to him than that.
1t brought him into prominence; it
opened the way to fortune and prefer
ment. The latter did not make him
vain, the former increased his DISPOSE
tion to oblige and his ability to help
others, just as he had been helped. No
body ever knew that the old hermit"
"mean miserly Silas, " was the man WHO
had befriended Amos Dorsey, the poor
carpenter boy.
''It all came of my trudging through
the snow with food and matches" Amos
often thought. "And l fancied him
mean and ungratefull All, one doesn't
know people always!"-F. II. Stauffer
in Interior.
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
lie was sup
rsimony was
4 miserly in

tSJluCI.
BY the tfnje, the bashv-s@as stocked
with provisions Amos was ready for the
journey. As has father had said, he NYas
both sturdy and willing, the one
indicated by his strong, close-knit
frame, and the other by the genial
expression which added charm
to an otherwise homely face. lie
was about seventeen years old, and yet
had almost mastered his fathers trade,
which was that of carpenter. just
then both father and son were out OF
work, building operations having been
suspended for the winter. In little
while his parents were watching him,
as he trudged through the snow, well
wrapped up, the basket in one hand and
stout stick in the other Occasionally
he walked erect, occasionally he floun-
dered, and now and then he stopped to
catch his breath, or to turn his back
upon a fierce gust of wind.
When he reached the cabin he saw no
signs of life. The window-panes were
covered with frost, and huge drift filled
the doorway. He pushed through the
snow and placed his hand upon the
latch. To his surprise he found that
the door was not barred. He pushed it
open and stepped into the room. Old
Silas was not dead, neither very weak,
for he called out in loud tone:
"Who is that?"
"Don't you know me?" Amos asked.
SIT is because it is so dark in here.
am Amos"
''Oh!" came back in sort of satisfied
grunt "What brought you here?"
I'VE didn't see you astir, and thought
that something might be wrong" replied
Amos.
"That was thoughtful" growled old
Silas, who had remained in bed for two
days in order to keep warm.
you've some dry wood, haven't you?"
asked Amos.
''Plenty of it, my boy. But no
Matches
''I've brought Matches" Amos said.
sI'll soon have a roaring fire."
In little while the fire on the black
hearth was sheddf t and warmth
Around the - nished room.
Text AND he table the
God VIII ought Old
les rtively at
fely, once
over his
o long-ago
wled out of
Air of shabby
-, but he
Still was
IN eyes,
bw and un-
IAN intelli-
ne asked.
replied
sht have
nd he
tisfaf-
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02
Amos. to his surpri

Amos, to his surpril
copy the specifcatid
permitted to have
night-the ground pt
of the front and side e,
"a splendid-lookiy
most excellent drawit.<
said, his face beaming
er's enthusiasm. ga
you, my boy, and l hoI
underbid."
The specifications
scanned, the estim(
made, and a scale4
directors Of the sen
specified in the adFe
"The bids are to bey
and I want you to b
said. "And speak up +
any body attempt to n
here the day before, {
securities ready"
When the bids were
sey's were found to be
"Who is Amos DO
president of the board
81 don't know" rep
rectors. "There is a b
village by that name,
is not he"
"Mr. President, I al
am the successful bidd
he rose tc his feet, hi
steady. Every eye WI
and an exclamation
Sharp County record., 1890-01-02

aM
3
' they
.n4l With me
. Anon ANfngs are a
yo;ce a an overwhelming
= Tinss nssl'% conoaerors srIasaism poets ens
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13
The Eaaets of the Tarlfr Bin.

Nearly all the wholesale dealers are
sending out circulars to the trade notify
ing them of the advance In their various
lines of goods since the tariff bill has gone
into effect. Shoe dealers say that prices
will necessarily have to advance from 40
to so per cent Importers of kid gloves.
ETC.. have advanced on their goods, and
all imported goods will be advanced from
90 to 100 per cent.--and all this to enrich
the manufacturer at the expense of the
consumer. The tobacco manufacturers
upon which the duty was taken off of to-
bacco, have issued circulars stating that
while tobacco will be no lower to the gen.
eral consumer, 1t will be of a better quail
ity. Let those that dance pay the fiddler.
The voter pays his money and let him take
his choice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13

The funeral services of Mrs. Ann Ty-
dings whose death occurred on Friday
morning at the residence of her son-in-
law. Capt. Geo w. Clark, took place yes
terday afternoon at o'clock from Yves.
lev Chapel Church, the Rev. s. Shannon,
pastor, preaching the funeral service.
Among the many floral tributes was one
of Coates Affair."" upon which was perch
ed q white dove. Several other beautiful de
signs were also upon the casket. Mrs. Ty-
dings had been member of Wesley Chap
ell for sixty'five years. The pall-besrers
were ]. FL. Thomas, w. FL. Gassaway,J. ID,
Caulk, Daniel Medford, Martin Collins
and VIM. Sands. The interment was In
the City Cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13

The disarmament of the Johns Hopkins
football team created much disappoint-
ment and surprise among the students OF
st. Johns, especially IS 1t occurred I'm
mediately after the formation of the Inter.
Collegiate Football League. The project.
however. of fencing In the ball grounds
goes forward with increasing prospects of
success, and the college football team,
with daily practice, makes excellent pro-
gress. 1t Is expected that some of the
cancelled engagements of the Johns Hop
kins team may be taken up by ST. Johns,
and an interesting schedule of games viii
be thus arranged. DIR. Fell has been Wis
iiing Washington with the hope of OBJ
tanning the detail of another officer Ia
place of Assistant Engineer Wilmer, who
has recently been detached. 1t cannot,
however, be said that he has been success
full IN his mission for he Is given to I'M
derstand that In all probability the ext
gency of the service will require the with
drawal of all engineers detailed to cole.
ges. The influence of the college will,
therefore, be directed towards the pas
sage of the bill now pending In Congress
which provides for the appointment of an
increased number of engineers. 1t Is sup
posed by the faculty to alter the rigidity
of the college curriculum now In force, by
allowing a liberal selection of election
studies during the juuior and senior years.
A course of lectures, to be given upon
literary subjects by eminent lectures, Is
also under consideration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13
.,n,poli. q baltimore short Line r. b.
CHANGE or TINE

.r,,l,s each way daily. Only s. minutes
3ssssen baltimore and Annapolis on Express
Tn.ns.
md after MONDAY, September LIST, 1890.
W ulaegar trains will leave Baltimore: For
passepalis. daily except sunday. at 7.45 and
~ "a, 40 400 aad 6i0 p. IN.
-, way stations, 800 a. m. LILO and $40 p. IA
g, gutiuore aud Eastern shore Il. r., T.45
= and ID p, m
lave ANN polis for Baltim ere. 100 and g. %
1900 10 49, p. IN, 5.35 .. m,
"a, Way stations, 100 a. m. 400 IN. and
g5r g,uin1re aud Eastern Shore &. r., SAC
A., n sad 49, p. IN.
rr,ins arrive at Baltimore, 8.05 and 1920 a.
- hos, 500 aud $40 p. IN,
Irriye at Annapoiil :. $40 aud 1906 a. m, Is.
sand 7.lj p. IN,
SUNDAY TRAINS
Lave Baltimore for Annapolis, 900 a. m.
tnd6l0 p IN
feave Annapolis for Baltimore. $50 a. m
.1d5 IS p. N.
IA Wednesdays and Saturdays freight
I'm leaves Annap 5lis at lJ.2J a. III. Leaves
atmore at 2.0J p. IN.
F.re-Annapolis TO Baltimore and return,
usI Freight taken at lowest rates,
A. COOMBS, Genl. Manager.
LABURCK. 5ec'y and Treas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13
A New Local Resort.

We learn that company of Wash ing
ton city capitalists visited Fishing creek
farm, today, which they have recently
purchased, with view of commencing
immediate operations. We understand
that large force of workmen are to be
engaged at once to clean up, drain and
put In healthy condition this, winter the
grounds at Thomas Point light house,
with the view of erecting number of
summer cottages on the shore of the
Chesapeake bay, TO be sold or leased for
residences through hot weather seasons
by citizens of Washington and other
cities. The location is most delightful
one, accessible by the Eastern Shore rail-
road and It's connections, and with lib
eral expenditure of money can be made
the most desirable summer residence on
the bay shore. The above property be-
longed to the Chase heirs. Mr.. Richard
Chase, Secretary of the Naval Academy
coming into possession of 1t sold 1t as
above for large sum.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-10-13
Modern DISCOVERIES.

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his numerous discoveries his Restorative
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est. 1t Is unsurpassed In nervousness,
dyspepsia, headache, epilepsy, neuralgia,
backache, melancholy. sleeplessness,
change OF life, etc. Free trial bottles O.
1t may be had OF the City Drug store. and
also DR.. Miles new book on New and
Startling Facts for the afflicted. Every
one should read this very interesting
instructive, and finely illustrated book.