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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

You can save from 10 to 25 per cent. on dry
goods, carpets, boots and shoes,.at the great
August clearing sales at Geo. Il. Rohrs d
Bros. No goods marked up at our store. q
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If you.want good ready-made suit Of
clothes Geo. Hahn can give 1t TO you at low
or price than at any other house in the city.
Try him. ~ - ee -N u
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The finest and largest stock of piece goods
can be found at the store of Geo. Hahn, the
old reliable elothier. Good fts or no sale.
and styles guaranteed. II
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Geo. Hahn has most stylish assortment
of gentlemens' wear, the finest ever shown in
Napoleon. Young man, act accordingly.
Also, buy your hat Of Hahn. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Don't buy hat until you have looked owe
the stock of Henry Meyer at the Eagle Cloth
ing House. tf
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Come in our store and see the low prices
marked on goods in big plain figures; every
body can read them, at Geo, II. Rohrs &
Bros. 2t
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Go ito the great clearing sales for the month
of August, at Geo. II. Rohrs & Bros, lots Of
goods are sold at cost and some less than
COST IL + E % N
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Young man, If you wish to secure stylish
suit of spring clothes leave your order with
Henry Meyer, Of the Eagle Clothing House.
Fits guaranteed and prices low. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

The finest line of gents furnishings in the
city can be found at the Eagle Clothing
House. Goods new and stylish. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Always on hand, full line of Gibbs Inn.
perial Plows, Oliver Chilled and Steel Plows
the best in ths world. II. b. GRosoHNER,
Ct Agent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

For the latest styles of wall paper call a
the store Of +. II. voigt, Holgate. Ne,
styles cheap. tt
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

Billy Sheffield, of Deshler, Ohio, is Arst-
class workman. We recommend him to out
readers as an honest man and blacksmith.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-08-07

A young woman who pays large
amount Of taxes in Parsons, Kas.,
claims the right to pasture her cows In
the school house grounds because she
never had any children to sent to the
school,
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You can buy the best Lawrance L. L. I'm
bIeached Muslin at III cents per yard at thu
great August clearing sale at
2t Gro. II. RoHRs & BRo's.
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Do not miss the great August clearing sale
at Geo. b. Rohrs Bros. Goods are going
cheap. ct
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Yoigt b Hillabold, in Holgate, have an or.
cellent stock Of iewelry. They also do re-
pairing on short notice. II I
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4 For the most reliable seeds of all kinds in
bulk, go to Bradley's. If
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4 During the month Of August we will sell all
dress goods and silks at first cost; come in
and get new dress, we have lots Of new fall
dress goods on.
9t Gro. Fl. RoHRs q Bro.
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VIM. F. Binzley, Dentist.
Rooms over Humphreys Drug Store.
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Money to Loan at Q and z percent
NJ. KNUPP, Napoleon, O.
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For Sale.

A house and three lots in South Napoleon,
for sale cheap. Enquire Of George Long,
South Napoleon. If
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Indigo Blue Calico only tx cents per yard
at the great August clearing sales Of Geo. n.
Rohrs & Bro. III !. 2t
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L,R.Siford's City Tonsorial Parlors,
Eitzer Block.
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During the month Of August we will seel all
of our 25 and SOC. sateen at 1216c; our 2Oc
sateen at 10c; our 1870 sateen at 50 per yard.
They are a. big loss to us but they must 60.
2t Gro. II. RoHRs & BRo.
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$500 cash per ton, delivered.
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Gro. Il. RoHRs & Bro.
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WIN. SAMsE.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-10-02
CHAPTER x

We were placed aOoaru Inc CARS oho
cold morning at Bristol, and shortly
after dark that night we were in Rich
mond. At Danville we were Joined by
several hundred prisoners, who had
been gathered there, all as cold,
hungry and Fighting mad" as our
selves.
On the way to Richmond the Union
officers were not allowed to eommuni-
cate with the men, and, on reaching
there, the enlisted soldiers were
marched over to Belle Isle, and the rest
of us were sent to Libby.
It was after dark when we began the
walk to the prison, with compact body
of guards surrounding us. under the
command of lapk, chilly-looling
Lieutenant. A freezing rain beat into
our faces from the northeast, and the
rays from the swaying gas-lamps cut
through the darkness like shears OF
flaming lances.
Carey street, and that's Castle
Thunder" said one Of the guards, in
reply to prisoner in my front.
There was a canal visible to the right,
and beyond that few yards the black,
swollen flood of the James. Castle
Thunder, the place of confinement for
political prisoners, spies and deserters,
doomed up, dull, brick warehouse to
the left. There was close line of
guards about it, and, through the
dimly-lit windows of the gloomy
structure, | could see dark, moving
forms, and the lamp shining full at the
corner revealed in the second-story,
southeastern window number Of bag
gard, gray faces
That's Libby down below to the
right" said the same guard in response
to the same questioner.
/ looked ahead, and to the right,
short distance below Castle Thunder, |
saw circle of lamps that flashed on
the icy bayonets of moving guards.
Out of the misty bloal1ness there doomed
huge, square building, and many dim
lights came with a cold phosphoreseent
glow from its windows to the west and
north.
A few minutes and we came to stop
'.Halt who comes there?" demanded
the guard posted at the northwest cor
ner.
1.-THE provost guard with prisoners,
replied the Lieutenant in command. |
looked up and saw little sign at the
corner of the building on which was the
legend Libby e. Sons. Tobacco Facto-
ry." This sign creaked above side
door that led into the prison Office and
through 1t we were marched. and halted
before desk like that presided over by
the sergeants in night charge of police
stations.
The floor was wet and the lights dim.
A little man, whom afterwards learned
to know as "Ross" ran out from the
group of men standing near the desk,
and called out excitedly:
"Come, now. gentlemen, no crowding
Please to register decently and in order;
and prepare to have your baggage OK
amined."
''Baggage" roared an officer in my
front. SWELL, that's cool. Why, /
haven't had my baggage since two min
utes after l fell into your hands. At
least once an hour since then some
guard has gone through me, and except
that six changed boots seven times and
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CHAPTER XII.

CHAPTER XII
II asked to recall the scene in my past
life, the scene that will cling most
wildly to my memory while conscious
ness lasts. should say, without hesita-
ton, it was the picture presented by my
fellow prisoners on my first introduce
ton to the Flower West Room" OF
Libby prison. This was the room into
which the stairs from Turner's office
led
1t was a long, wide, dismal section Of
the warehouse, with low ceiling sup
ported by heavy uprights. Fastened to
these uprights were few lean tallow
candles from which came enough light
to reveal a mass of ragged, pale-faced
men who stood packed upon the floor
like fish in basket
soon learned the cause of the noise
and uproar that had preceded me. The
instant came TO view at the head Of
the stairs the ghastly-looking throng
surged toward me with such a series Of
fierce yells as | never before heard,
though afterward became a partalSer
in these indescribable orgies.
'Fresh fish, Fresh fish, Fresh fish,"
was the salutation Of the ragged mob,
and every man, not only OF this section
but all over tho prison seemed to be
swelling the incxplicable chorus Of
"Fresh fish" | soon learned that this
was the name applied to prisoners just
in from the front, and that every man
had to undergo the same form of in
itiation.
where's your baggage?" I'm the
porter; give me your checklist Let me
show you 20 your room-the best in this
hotelr' keep your hands out Of thar
frcsh-ish's pocket; the .Iohnnies have
left him nothing!" Have bath be-
fore supper, sire" "IIot whisky punch
and cigars for two!' Bread or bloodw
With these cries ringing in my ears, to
the accompaniment of shriells of laugh
ter that had in thom nothing OF merri-
ment, ] was pulled about, and would
have fallen had not one of the men
seized my arm and whispered:
Don't get mad at the poor fellows,
Harry, but come with me-"
The voice Of my guido was that of
Howard Scott. | turned and looked at
hi,a. / had not seen him for year;
then there was not more gallant nor
handsomer young soldier in the West
Now, hero he was-thin, pale and
ragged, but with light in tho fine eyes
that showed privatioI had not weakened
his spirit.
As he led me through the crowd he
introduced mo to other spectral figures,
-.
twins. These figures asked me for the
latest news from the front, and all were
eager to learn if there was any prospect
of an immediate exchange, and, seeing
that | could give them no encourage
ment, they turned sadly away
TO BE CONTINUED.
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Made Hnppy.

A day or two ago a man who lived
forty or fifty miles west of Detroit hung
about the Third street depot in way
to arouse Officer Buttons curiosity, aud
he finally approached the stranger and
asked:
waiting for any particular train? ?"
"Tm in fix" responded the man. Il
came in on little business, but have
lost my return ticket and haven't cent
to buy another"
As it was plain that he had been
drinking considerably the officer advised
him to "look around" for the missing
ticket.
About an hour later, being a good
deal drunken than before he approached
the officer and said:
@Tm all right now"
Found the ticket, eh p
Eyes. / hadn't lost it."
%In your wallet, was it?"
"No. / jess remembered five minutes
ago that / sold her to a broker up 'er
street and am having - of a time
with 'er proceeds Hooray fr G'ge
Wash'ton an liberty. Detroit Free
Press.
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Tor stnI holding them in his slender,
white hands, he asked:
''Ain't you Kentuckian|
Il am" replied.
-You know one Captain Frank Brent
of the Partisan Rangers?"
II do"
sAnd you know that he is now pris-
oner in the hands of your people?
81 know all that"
"And that he is condemned to death?'
YES"
''You should know the latter, for you
are responsible for it. | have full ac-
count of your connection with that case
here. Tomorrow / shall call the at
tention OF General Winder and the
Government to it. You may as well
know now, sir, that if hair of Captain
Brent's head is injured, you'll die like q
dog. That's all. Ross, send this man
up"
The closing sentence of Turner's
speech was addressed TO the little man,
who at once took me in tow and led me
up the rough, white-washed stairs,
whittier all the other prisoners had pre-
ceded me, to the accompaniment of ever
increasing shouts, yells and stamping
from above.
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JOIN Brown, son of John Brown of
Harper's Ferry fame, lives quietly at
Putin Bay, o.. where he cultivates a
small vineyard and fruit farm. He is
an old man now, having been one of
the prominent persons in the stirring
period in which his father figured. He
Is much annoyed by tourists, who insist
uro lifting him up and discussing
the exciting events around Harper's
Ferry Just prior to the war.
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hats fifteen, they've all been disap-
pointed"
A tall, black-bearded, piratical-look-
ing fellow, wearing the chevrons of a
sergeant, leaped into the line of prison
ers and shouted, with coarse oath:
"Order herel Get in line Come on
ne at time or thar'll be trouble"
Eyes, gents, one at time and decent
and in order" called out little Ross,
at all bad fellow, as every old resi-
of Libby will confess.
ior Turner sat down and prepared
tie. He was about thirty-iive years
:, dressed in a fine gray uniform,
like its wearer, had never seen
in the field. He was of medium
slender, smooth-faced and with
ay eyes, and a certain something
amer that denoted culture,
nement.
must have had the record of
ION officer present, yet he went
gain, and while he asked the
'amiliar questions as to State,
nd rank, Ross and Sergeant
Elack George" the men in pris-
lin, went through all our
very few bundles. The
with which this work had
ished was shown by the
ne whole twenty prisoners
ne contraband article was
sere examined they passed
oden stairway to the sec
which came an uproar
lot comprehend ill had
way.
nix it was design, but
was the last man exam
lad been searched and
usual questions Major
two sheets Of letter
evidently accompanied
officer who had turned
s, and referred to me,
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They had a quarrel, and she sent
His letters back next days.
His ring and all his presents went
To him without delay.
"Pray send my kisses back to me, .,
He wrote, "Could you forget themT
She answered speedily that he
Must come himself and get theml
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said YOU liked it very much, and it ftted'
so took it. Good scheme, en-
The young woman's sensations are no'
described. - Judge.
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BAD ADVICE.

~ assure you, judge, that my physi-
clan is responsible for my being
thief.
800 you mean to say that he hypno-
tized you and compelled you to commit
a crimel"
II won't say that, but do know that
he ordered me to take something before
going to bed. "--[Ne York Herald.
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ONLY ONE DEFICIENCY.

sllversmith-That teapot is for mem
Der of Congress. Isn't it beautyI
Philosopher L think you have not
made enough Of one feature.
Observation-Disclosures thatf
Philosopher-The spout. Jewellers
Weekly.
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EvIDENcE OF THE TRUTH.

Horse Dealer-Count, you had cer-
tainly better buy that horse. He is per-
fectly sound.
II believe you. If he hadn't been
sound he would never have lived to such
an age."-[ Fliegende Batter.
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THE DEAR GIRLS.

Ethel find twilight more conducive
to love making than any other time.
Maud-Of course. Your features arc
partly concealed then Munsey's.
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ANOTHER THING.

sDid YOU tell skittles that I was an
infamous liargn '.No, ! did not. Quite
the reverse, in fact. | said you were
famous one"
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NO wooDPILE IN HIS.

First wanderer-Why does some kind
hearted people spoil their charities, Bill,
by forgettin' that the poor has feelin'sf
Second Ditto-I dunno, jim; but
MANY on 'em does it. was offered the
finest breakfast y'ever seen this mornin',
but wood pile went with it. had ter
say no. - Bazaar.
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HE DID THEM JUSTICE.

She Gndignantly)-I don't think you
give us girls credit for thinking of any
thing else but dress.
He (suavely)-Oh, you wrong me! l
do give you credit for thinking of more
than dresses.
''0f what alsel"
aBonnets. 1.-THE Epoch.
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INsULTED.

Dicky (entering the club in state OF
great agitation)-oh!
Chorus of clubmen What's the mat
teri
Dicky-A wiotous fellow on the street
insulted me.
Chorus-What did he dol
Dicky-H e-he looked at me.
Chorus Call the police. Life.
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AN ANCIENT PRACTICE.

'Lynching was common IN ancient
times, if one may judge from the litera-
ture.n
Il thought that was modern institu-
ton. .
''No, haven't you read about the
stringing up of the lyrel"
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A NEIGHBoRLY GRowL.

Mr.. Gordon Settaire (angrily)-That
dog of yours is barking all night
Mr.. Onderschod-So is yours
Mr.. Gordon Settaire-Weh, I've go'
used to mine Puck.
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UNDOUBTEDLY.

Johnnv-Did the ancient knights use
to wear shoes made of ironl
Papa-Yes, my son.
Johnny-Well, | suppose it was then
that men first ''felt the iron entering
their solos,
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PREPARING HIS DEFENcE.

"You claim that you were insane when
you proposed to her ~
. Yes, sir"
Can you prove it Z"
eyes, sir"
Chow ~
"By producing the plaintiff in court
and letting the jury look at her. "~-sNew
York Sun.
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TWO OF A KIND.

Mrs. Welloff-That is splendid charger
you are riding, Mr.. Poorbody.
Mr. Poorbody (who has spent his
weeks wages for an airing through the
park)-H'm-er- Something like
the livery man of whom / hired him.
Smith, Gray & Co. S Monthly.
MAKING FIVE CENTS GO LONG WAY.
neutrality-suspicious. asked me for a
nickel to get something to eat with. l
gave it to you, and here you are drinking
glass of beer.
Tramp-Yes; but wait until you see
me get at the lunch counter. = Chatter.
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THE JoKER'S BUDGET.
TESTS AND YARNS BY FUNNY
MEN OF THE PRESS.

A NeigIaborly Growl-Making five
Cents 60 a Long Way-It was
Not a LOBBY, Etc, Etc.
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PRINCIPLE AND PRINCIPAL.

Mrs. du Temps-I don't approve of
Mr.. Moneybag's suit, my dear. l don't
think he is the man for you, for he
doesn't seem to have spark of prin-
ciple
Miss du Temps-He has principal,
ma, of 5000, 600, that yields him 10 per
cent. annually. What more do you want2
~ Lawrence American.
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AN EvENTFUL DEAL.

Speaking of poker hands, said
young Pecan, of Texas, 81 once PLAYED
in three-cornered game in which one
man held five aces and the other man
six-shooter-"
''And youl"
'And l held an inquest. "-ISt. Joseph
News.
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IT WAS NOT A HOBBY.

Ponsonby-There's man uptown who
has at least 200 clocks of all kinds and
descriptions.
Popinjay-That's remarkable hobby.
Ponsonby-Not so much so when you
remember that he keeps jewelry store.
Jewellers Circular.
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WISE BEYOND HER YEARS.

Reginald love you, Madeline. For
you would give up family, position,
wealth.
Madeline-Hold, Reginald. Giving up
family is all right fain would be spared
mother-in-all-give up your position, if
you can get better one, but for heavens
sake hold on to your wealth. We may
need it.-[Texas Siftings.
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IN a IEwELRY STONE.

"Huh 7" exclaimed in disgust the watch
to the hall clock, ''you think because
YOU are tall and have handsome face
that you can run me down"
"Do not set me going" angrily re-
Piled the clock; ''you had better wind
up your nonsense, for | am dangerous
when / strike.
And the Jurgensen stopped. Jewel
ers Circular.
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AN EXPENSIVE JOKE.

'Mrs. Boggs, said Boggs in hesita-
ting way, while he and his wife were
eating dinner. s'If felt sure that you
could keep thing to yourself, and not
breathe il to any living person
"Oh, don't keep me waiting all day,
now" said Mrs. Boggs. "What is itf"
II was going to offer you one of these
raw onions" said Boggs, but she was
too mad TO take anything less that $40.
detroit Free Press
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THE SERVANTS PLACE.

81 don't believe in allowing domestics
to get the upper hand | made my serv-
ant keep her placeln
"You are lucky. Ours never does for
more than three weeks. "-[ American
Grocer.
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A POOR PEACH TREE.

City Boarder quitting his host at ease)
How may peaches did this tree have on
this yearl
Farmer-Nary one.
City Boarder-W What, not single one
(sportively) what kind of a tree is this
Farmer-Plum. Il Munsey.
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WOULD LOVE HIM LONG.

ooh, wilt thou love me long, my dear"
She gazed upon his form so tall.
.sof course, III have to love thee long,
If e'er love thee, Jake, at ALP
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cAREFuL on HIs rRousERs.

Miss Cashley-You have dropped your
handkerchief on the floor, Mr.. Van
Dudekin.
Van Dudekin preparing to get on his
knees)-I did it with purpose, dear
Miss Cashley-er-Edith, | love you;
will you be my wife9-[Puck.
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HIS SACRIFICE.

Highwayman Ito deaf individually
Money or your life.
Deaf Individual lin carriage with wife)
WHAT'S thatl Money or my wife.
Well, then, take my wife, Epoch.
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FORCE OF HABIT.


Harry-Dearest, love you better than
any one on earth. If you will consent
to be mine l will be your humble slave
until death calls me hence. My heart is
wholly yours. love you distractedly.
If this does not satisfy you of my devo-
ton, what villa
Dearest-Cashl
She was saleslady, and the word
came to her ruby lips by force of habit
But it came like cruel blow, and Harry,
with great gulp Of sorrow, turned
away and went out into the silent night
to tell his griefs to the cold, unfeeling
stars in the ebon vault above Boston
Transcript.
BUT OTHERS HAD.
He--You are the only girl ever
loved.
She-And you are the only man ever
gave my heart to.
He-I am not good enough for you.
She-Please don't say that. l am tired
of those words.
He-Why, never used them before.
She-No-not YOU Yankee Blade.
THEY DID NOT WAIT ANY LONGER.
Two lone maids spake: "Let's call our
selves
As Time and Tide this year.
They wait, It's said, for no man, and
Behold no man is here"
philadelphia Times.
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A young woman, on becoming engaged
for the second time, was somewhat as
tcnished at receiving from number two
the identical ring she returned to her
frst love.
"Why, Charles. " she said, 'this is the
same ring had when was engaged TO
Hsrry."
Il know it." replied the young man.
" Harry is an old friend Of mine. and
when ne heard of our engagement he
came around to congratulate me and
offered to sell me the ring for half cost. BE
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-10-02
FRED's MISTAKE.

Amy-Fred, hear that your engage
ment with Miss Blesser is broken.
Fred-Yes, it is.
Amy-It must have been built on the
sand to fall so soon.
Fred-I thought it was founded on
rocks, but discovered she hadn't any.
Il Munsey's Weekly.