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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
EPT0O

Tramp and Tiptoo were friends. Tramp
was a black.and tan dog; Tiptoo q gray
parrot. Tip,oo talked almost all day;
Tramp baFked almost all day.
AT four O'Clock every Afternoon Tramp
came into the house, walked up to his mis-
tress. Looked into her face, and waited
patiently until She gave him a piece of
money. Tjptoo always watched Tramp
as be took Tie morey into his mouth.
Thep, with a shrill shrek, she would call:
"HaiIca, Tramp. -Four o'clock, Tramp!
Buy a paper, Tramp. Herald, Globe,
Rekkid. Oh. N.Y.
This was q long sentence for Tiptoo, but
Tramp always waited for the last word;
then he would spring through the open
window, bound down the path, across the
street, and into a small store.
Aud Tiptoo, watching intently, would
cry, as he returned bearing a paper in his
mouth, ''Tramp's bought a paper, Oh.
my! Oh, my, What a funny dogr'
One day at four o'clock, Tramp was
away with his master. AS TIE moments
passed. Tiptoo became restless and excited.
She hoped from enc window to another,
and looked in ali directions for her friend
Tramp.
By and By the clock struck. Zone! two,
three! four! fves' counted Tiptoo in a loud
voice. She waited a few minutes longer.
and then she sprang upon her mistress
shoulder.
Herald, Globe, Rekkid!n she said;
Herald, Globe, Rekkidl" Once. twice.
three times.
And then her mistress understood her
meaning.
"oh,7 she said. so you'll buy a paper
if give you money"
Herald, Globe, Rekkidt' screamed
Tiptoo, in evident delight.
well, take it. Don't wallow it."
Out through the window hoped Tiptoo,
with the money IN her bill, down the path,
across the street, and into the store. Her
mistress watched her anxiously. 81 wish
hadn't let her CO. she said. Some
body may frighten her"
Into the store hoped Tiptoo, and sprang
upon the counter. Then, dropping the
money, she called imperatiyely, Herald,
Globe, Rekkidt'
Laughing, wondering, praisiug her clev-
erness, the shopman gave her a paper.
Ciutcb;ng it firmly in her beak. Tiptoo
flew down, hoped down into the street. D
the Path into the parlor.
Then she flew to her perch, and rocking
herself back and forth, she cried. ooh myl
Oh, my TiPtoo bought a paper, Oh, my,
Oh, my! Herald, Globe, Rekkidn'-Nary
4. saguer. IN Little Men and Women.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
FOR A GIRLS SUMNER TRUNK.

If YOU veara fluffy bang, you want
Your alcohol lamp.
II Jou wear laced shoes, you want a
dozen pair ofshoe-stTings.
If Yen varnish or polish your shoes, you
want a rev bottle Of backing.
II you are inclined 10 sunburn. you want
a pct Of straw terry cream or some cold
cream.
hyou are fond of reading, you wait
your fayoiiie beoks.
n!ou ever use pins, you want a block
q black ones ard a paper of white ones.
II you arc a good gil and mend your
e~lotlts, ycu walt some spools Ct thread,
yeur neodles, your thimble and some
buttons.
II you make yourself sweet with infant
Iowder ard a Iuf, .ou want a scale pack
age Of powder.
If you use bonnet pins TO fasten on your
lat, you want Gczen of them.
If you are inclined to be iIl-tempere red ard
petulant, you want unlimited patience.
Ifyon ale inclined to be careless ard in
eonside1ate, sou want a very large package
of energy and friendliness.
Ard if you are lacking in politeness.
then yen want 10 remember that surely
she who claims to be a Christian, must,
before anything tlse, he gentle in her
manners.-From Tie Ladies Home Jour-
raj
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

Avoid bathing within Two hours after a
meal.
Avoid bathing when exhausted by
fatigue or from any other cause.
Avoid bathing when the body is cooling
after perspirstion.
Avoid bathing altogether in the open all
ii after having been a short time in The
water it causes a sense Of chilliness an6
uumbness of the hands and feet.
Baghe when the body is warm. provided
no tine is lest in getting into the water.
Avoid chilling The body by sitting o.
standing undressed ON the banks or in
boats after having been in tie water.
Dent remain too long in the water;
leave the alter Immediately if there is
the slightest feeling Of ohilliness.
The vigorous and strong may batheearly
in the morning on an empty stomach.
The young and those who are weak would
better battle two or three hours after a
meal-the best time for such is two or
three hours after breakfast.
Those who are subject to attacks Of
eiddiness or faintness, and those who
suffer from palpitation and other sense Of
discomfort at the heart should not battle.
From The Ladies' Home Journal.
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AN ACCURATE ROY.

Do well what you bave 10 dc. Never
'seo a thirg by halves The thorough
and accurate, who put their whole heart
Into lie tusiness a hard, ard do their best,
are the oues who succeed. There was a
ycurg man cree who was in the flee Of a
railway suiuirttrdeut. He was in a
situation that four hundred boys in the
city would lave wished 10 get. Il was
honorable and it paid well" BESIDES
being in the line Of promotion. How did
he get ii? Not by having a rich father, for
he was the son OF a Igborer. The secret
was his accuracy. His leisure time
be used in improving his writing and
arithmetic. After awhile be learned to
ttleglaIb. At each step his employer
praised his accuracy ard relied on what be
did because lie always found him right.
Ard il is thus in every occupation. The
accurate hoy is the favored. Ia carpenter
must stand ST his journeymanis elbow to
be sure that bis work is right, or if 8
cashier must run over a book-keeper's
column, be might as well do the work
himself as employ another to do it in that
wsy, ard it is very certain that the employ
er will get rid of such an Inaccurate work.
man as soon as he can.
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MotI, Eaten.

had a beautiful garment
And I laid it by with care;
folded it close, with lavender leaves,
In a napkin fine and fair.
"It's far too costly a robe" l said.
For n like me to wear"
So never at morn or evening
| put my garment on;
It lay by itself, under clasp and key,
In the perfumed dusk alone
It's wonderful broidery hidden
Till many a day had gone.
There were friends who sat with me,
And clad in soberest raiment
/ bore them company;
/ knew l owned a beautiful robe.
Though its splendor lone might see.
There were poor who stood at my portal.
There were orphaned sought my care;
give them the tenderest pity,
But had nothing besides to spare;
l had only the beautiful garment,
And the raiment for daily wear.
AT last, on a feast days coming,
I thought in my dress to shine;
/ would please myself with the luster
OF its shifting colors fine;
I would walk with pride in the marvel
Of its rarely rich design.
So out of the dust I bore it
The lavender fell away
And fold IN fold l held it up
To the searching light of day.
Alas! the glory had persisted
While there in its place it lay.
Who seeks for the fadeless beauty
Must seek for the use that it seals,
To the grace of q constant blessing,
The beauty that use reveals,
For into the folded robe alone
The moth with its blighting steals.
Margaret E. Sangster.
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coon. REFERENCE.

John was ~fifteer, and wanted a desirable
place in the Office of a w~ell-known LAWYER.
who had advertised for a boy, but doubted
his success because. being a stranger in the
city, be had no references.
I'm afraid I'll stand a poor chance,
he thought, "but I'll try and appear as
veil as can, for that may help.
50 lie 1ss careful to have bis dress and
person Feat, and when he took his turn to
be interviewed, went in with bis hat in his
hand, and a smile on + IS face.
The keen-eyed lawyer glanced him over
from head to foot.
Good face, " he thought. s.and pleasant
ways"
Then be noted the neat suit-but other
boys had appeared in rev clothes-saw
the we'll brushed hair and clean looking
skin. Very well, but there had been others
here quite as clearly; another glance show
ed the hnger-nails free from soil.
"Ah. that looks like t~horouebness."
thought the lawyer
Then he asked a few direct, rapid ques-
tons, which John answered as directly.
Prompt" was his mental
"can speak up when necessary. Let's see
Your writing" lie added aloud.
John took the pen and wrote his name.
Every well. easy to read, and no flourish
es. Now, what references have yous"
The dreaded question at last.
Johns face fell. He bad begun to feel
some hope of success. but his dashed it.
Il haven't any" he said slowly: "Tm
almost a stranger in the city"
Cant take a boy without s~eGerences.'
was the brusque rejoinder, AID as he spoke
a sudden thougkt sent a flush to Johns
cIesk.
Il haven't any references be said,
with hesitation, but here's a letter from
mother | just received"
The lawyer took it. 1t vas a short
letter.
My dear John,-I want to nmind you
that whenever you find work yon must
consider that work yonr own. Don't go
into il, SIS seine boys do. with the feeling
that yen will do as liillt as you can, and
get something better soon; but make up
your mind you vii do as much as possible
ard make yourself so necessary to your
employer that he viii never let you go.
sYoG have been a good son to me. Be
as good in business, and | am sure Ged
Will bless your efforts.
ssH'mit' said the law vel. reading II over
the second time. That's pretty good
advice, John-exeellent advice, rather
think I'll Try you, even without refer
~ences.n
John has been with him five years and
last spring was admitted to the bar.
do yon intend taking that young man
into partnership asked a FREUD lately.
Yes, | de-. couldn't get along with
out JOHN. > Aud John always says the best
reference he ever had WAS a mothers good
advice and honest praise. ID. r. Ne9begyy,
IN Morning Star.
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VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Pieces of Iicotice laid around where
ants run is recommended.
Take iron stains from marble with
lemon juice or a mixture of spirits of wine
aud oxalic acid.
Meringues should be put on buildings
after they are slightly cool, as, if the pud-
ding be bot, the egg will liquefy.
Old newspapers torn in small pieces and
wet in water softened by the addition of a
little ammonia, are excellent to wash
lamp %ehimneys.
Steamed dumplings, with stew ed
chicken or veal, are an acquisition. Cook
both these meats till nearly done. then
make the dumplings ike baking-powdrr
biscuits; pour all but a little of the water
from the meats into another vessel for
gravy, and put the dumpiings in the pot
on the meat so they will not touch the
water, and cook until all the water is
boiled away.
To remove scratches and bruises from
furniture, rub them gently with a fresh
walnut, butternut or hickorynut kernel,
and they will ~disappea as if by magic.
To remove the unsiehtly marks caused
by drippiDgs from the faucets in marble
basins, or in the water closet bowl, nothing
equals pulverized chalk, moiste ned with q
few drops of ammonia. Apply with ar
old tooth brush and they quickly dis
appear.
In cooking vegetables, always remembs
that boiling water eyaporates rapidly OF
the approach of a storm or when it is rain
ing.-From The Ladies Home journal
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
ADVICE.

A well known business man Of New
York who died recently, and who was as
much honored for his high character
and generosity as for the millions Of dol
lars which he possessed, used to attribute
his success in life, as many other men have
done, to a good talking to- which lie re-
received in his boybood from an elderly
and benevolent relative.
ut was nay Uncle Aaron" this gentle
man said. who think first gave me a
bit Of practical advice which l have re-
membered oftenest. 1t was ore summer
day when | was visiting at bis house. 1t
had set in to rain very hard and Uncle
Aaron came up out Of the field, put his
horse into the barn, and came into his
little workshop to tinker up some butter
frkins.
Some questions that | asked led him to
turn TO me and say:
"Now Willie, l am going to give you a
little bit OF advice, and want you to re-
member and follow it all your life.
IL the first place, always go to church.
Perhaps some people can lead a decent life
and get to heaven without it, aud they
might get to Boston without travelling any
road. But the roads the safest place, and
its just SO with tie church. You're liable
to wander if you don't stick to it.
Always tell the truth and be honest.
Nobody ought to be told why he should
do that.
Never repeat anything bad about your
neighbors. Any little compliment Of
Islander that you pay to others will be paid
back in SANDER to you, sometimes, with
interest.
BE saving but doa't be stingy. The STIR
gy man is generally mean to Others, but
he's meaner to himself.
4 could tell you many things but tie
greatest ofthem all, Willie, is this:
Whenever you use your jaek-krife,
always be suIe you shut it up. and put it
in your pocket when you're lone using it.
Uncle Aaron said this last as if it were
in italics, and the earnestness with which
he uttered tie words impressed his advice
on my mind. followed his advice, about
the knife, at least, with great care, and
noticed that | never lest q knife, whereas
before had never kept one more than a
few weeks.
The habit OF taking such good care OF
my knife made me careful of other things
as well. got an orderly habit u of it
"a habit of taking note mentally of even
the most ordinary and accustomed things
as did them-that has been worth a vast
amount to me.''-Youth's Companion.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

When Sam Jones, the American revival
list, was preaching in a western town some
time ago, he was annoyed by a young
man, who was whispering TO his girl. FL
naliy the preacher could stand the inter
ruption no longer, so he looked straight at
the young man and said, Il will paus c
until the young man in the back Of the
room gets through taking" The silence
was intense, and every eye was on the young
man, who was still whispering to his girl.
He had been so busy that he had not
caught the preachers eensure. Mr.. Jones
repeated his remarks, and this time the
young man heard him. Not an instant
did he hesitate. While every eye was
watching him, he looked square at the
preacher ard said: go right ahead, Mr..
Jones, you are not bothering me-
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

There is nothing that equals fresh butter
milk for removing tan, freckles, sunburn
or moth spots, says Tie Ladies Home Jour
nal. 1t has the great advantage that it
does not iniure the skin, but renders il
soft like a little child's. Take a soft
cloth or sponge and battle the face, neck
and arms thoroughly with buttermilk
before retiring for the night; then wipe off
the drops lightly. In the morning wash
it thoroughly and wipe dry with a crash
towel. Two or three such baths will take
off all the tan and freckles. 1t will keep
the hands soft and smooth.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

We were very, very poor" said a now
wealthy business man, talking of his early
life, hut it bever seemed to US children
tlat we were Ieor, because cur mother
always seemed so happy with us. She was
Constantly planning some little pleasure
for US that was all cur oBp. ard we
thought We had the incest time at home
Of airy ehildIen We knew. 1t was
making for Us little rabbits or birds out of
bread dough, or some molasses candy, or
turnover PITS. in fruit season, or some little
thing to give US pleasure"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
NO.26
IRON RUST ON TABLE HMM.

Within a few months Ihave found e cure
for the little arroyirg itcn fust spots on
table cloths, napkins and other white
pieces Of he wash. Ore part Of oxalic
acid. two Parts Of cream Of tartar (pulver-
ized). Apply to Tie spots when the fabric
is dr., ard dip from lie fpgefs a few
aIoIs CT warm Water. For The benefit OF
those heginni5g. learn good housekeeping
will add Tat il is important to Iinse the
cloth as seon as there is 70 yestige of the
rust femaining.-Mqs. L. 6.tn Good HOUSE
ke6ptnq. - -
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

Quarrels come, and the day turns dark;
Paintings are, and the parted moan;
Death stalks by. and q body stark
Lies where love once claimed its own;
But the saddest thing is a love outgrown-
A word, and the quarrel's smooth again;
A time, and the parted clasp and kiss;
And even death is eased of pain
By hope of a reunited bliss;
But a love outgrown is stript of this.
'Tis the living form and the heart long dead;
IT'S the touching hands, yet the soul alone;
lis the trick to walk bride-garmented
With dust and ashes on US thrown
The saddest thing is love outgrown.
Richard E. Burton.
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The Secret.

She passes in her beauty bright 1
Among the mean, among the gay,
And all are brighter for the sight,
And bless her as she goes her way.
And now a beam of pity pours, /
And 10Y a spark of spirit flies,
Uncounted, from the unlocked stores
OF her rich lips and precious eyes.
And all men look, and all men smile,
But no man looks on her as /;
They mark her for a little while,
But l will watch her till I die.
-Cosmo Monkhouse.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

Jslarese Crtam Got cleaning silk or
Noolen geeds).-ore quarter pound white
CASTLE soap dissolved in four quarts of hot
water, then add when cool four ounces of
ammonia, two ounces Of ether and two
eurces CT alcohol.
Fer Bieachirg Cotton Cloths.-0re
ICuId Ct chloride CT lime dissolved ia four
gallons OF water: strain the mixture and
wet the eleih thoroughly, let it remain a
short tine ard rinse well in two or three
waters.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

Hyou want to feel well and vigorous
and able to put vim into every action, take
an occasional dose of Laxador. Price only
% cents a bottle.
FOR collie, dysenery, teething, and other
diseases of b&byhood always use DR.. Bulls
BABY Syrup. A perfectly safe and reiia-
bic remedy.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
NO na,,erHow Hard

any druggisttri ii to sell you his own cough
medicine, remember he does IL because he
makes more money on it. Insist on having
Kempis Balsam for the throat and lungs, for
there is no cough remedy SO pure and none
40 quick to break up a cold. For influenza
soreness efthe throat and tickling irritation
with constant cough Kemp's Balsam is an
Immediate cure. Large bottles SOC. and 81.
At all druggists.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
Old Time Songs.

The songs we used to sing? All, mel !
Hove them, and if l could bring
My voice their sad, sweet notes to sing,
The air should with an anthem ring
OF sweetest melody.
The songs we used to sing? All, mel
Their music fills my heart with tears.
For those lost hopes of long gone years.
That Times eternal river bears
On to Eternity,
The songs we used to sing? All, me!
In dreams / hear each tender strain,
In mystic minor sum again
wake, and dies the sweet refrain
To all but memory.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

Neither a log. nor a stors, good Ju-
piter - but a box of Old Ssuls Catarrh
Cure for catarfh.
Like the faint exquisite music OF q
dream are the soothing effects OF Old
Saul's Pile Ointment on thase troubled
with piles, and it cures them quickly.
Only IS cents.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

A year ago he was not expected to live.
Liver complaint almost killed him. He
got great relief from three bottles Of
Sulphur Bitters, aud six bottles cured him.
Editor Weeklg Press.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17
Do Your Own Painting.

Won can get a half-pint can OF sherwin
Williams, ready-mixed liquid paint In
IA coiors or shades for l3cts, a pint for poets,
or more at less rates. a good brush for l0cts,
and find it not only a saving, but a pleasure
also. to brighten up such of your furniture or
housekeeping utensils as need it. Nearly
every home must have about it some of the
GLOWING articles which need paintings:
Baby Carriage, Box or Bench. Tables,
Bucket or Barrel, Bird House, Cupboard,
Coal Box, Garden Tools, Hitching Post,
Old Furniture, Window Sash, Blinds,
Flower Stand, WainscoatinS. Tubs,
Harrows, Plows, Pumps, Pals,
Chairs, Desk, Wagons, Etc.
The paint is the very best, being mixed with
pure linseed oil, is a quick dryer. and gives a
high gloss to all work it is used on. The Sher-
win Williams Company make the highest
grade paint on the market to-day, (all other
dealers are willing to own to this), and while
the price on some of their goods is a trlfle
more, the covering qualities are greater and
the lasting qualities much more permanent.
Our store at the corner is painted with it.
You can see what it looks like. We are pre-
pared to furnish it from a half-pint can TO
such quantities as might be required to paint
Il town, at the manufacturer lowest rates.
Those who think OF painting might save
money by seeing us.
f. b. HUMPHREYS q CO.
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GEMS I'M We
Goodby.

Goodby.
Bid me goodbyi No sweeter salutation
Can friendship claim,
Nor yet can any language, any nation,
A sweeter frame. g
1t is not final; it forebodes no sorrow,
AS some declare
Who, born to fretting, are so prone to borrow
Tomorrow's share.
"Goodby' is but a prayer, a benediction
From lips sincere,
And breathed by thine it brings a sweet con-
yiction
That God will hear.
Goodbye Yes, ..God be with you!n-prayer
and blessing
In simplest phrase,
Alike our need and his dear care confessing
In all our ways.
However rare or frequent be our meeting,
However nigh
The last long parting or the endless greeting,
Bid me goodbyi
Harriet McEwen KimbaIL
Zen Trovato.
You say you love me (but how well I know
1t is not trueN
I smile and press your clinging fingers. so,
With-"And l your
1t is a LEA pretty lie, I swear;
For L have been
Once On the heights of perfect love, and there
The glories seen.
And this-this playing at a tenderness
So trifing seems,
When l remember all the storm and stress
Of the old dreams!
Oh. what divine and splendid dawns were
those,
When love was true!
oh, how the crimson, tropic sun arose
The heayens-how bluei
Oh, how our hearts were throbbing all day
long,
Till twilight pallet
Oh, how our breath was hushed to hear the
OF nightingale
You say you love me-shyly looking down
Your face is fair.
There are no sweeter eyes than yours OF brown;
Soft is your hair.
You could be happy, in a quiet way,
Just at my side;
You are so faithful and so meek today,
So satisfied!
Perhaps you could be, > and we might
be glad.
But somehow, still,
AT times the pulses of my heart run mad
With the old thrill.
I suffer, suffer- Then the pain is
DER. =
turn to you,
And smile and say, You are so sweet" once
And this = - is truei
Cecil Charles.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

YyaY Co,aptsnss Poultry Powders for Roup
aud Cholera IN fowls; ana sseorr4ss IN
y0aas chicks. sofa by u B.Humpbrsye y 60
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

KEEP C0OL-Buy q Mexican grass haM-
IN mock, spread il under the shade ana take
the world easy il you can AFFORD TO. Large
ones at sl,15 TO 81 p at Humphreys
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1891-07-17

WYE have nearly 500 window shades, all new
w goods, at CSC, fse, 400 to soc for the best
Fine Dsdo's; all on spring lollers, 4. Is
HUMPHREYS 4 CO.