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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

sole remaining cracker, and reckon how
much she would receive for ner Gays
work. She must be up early in the morn
lag TO carry the flowers she had mace.
and get more material. for by worklng
late this evening she could finish the last
bunch OF violets and so buy bone
for the soup that granny was wanting
Ii seemed as though she had 10 riore
than stretched her tired limbs on the
pallet by grannys side before the gray
dawn had come, and the street below
stirred 10 life, and 1t was time Tor her
TO be OF on her errand. So she rubbed
the drowsness from her blue eyes, tuck
cd her braids under quaint little cap.
ard crept softly away with grannys
shawl pinned under her chin over her
faded calico dress. q dro,l, Old wo,nanis,n
al every one she met, and whose voice
gave such cordial "good-moTnirg that
one could do no less than answer as
cordially. ITS granny Muller's sunshine.
her little Frederika," each would say
10 the other. then they would look PACK
to nod and smile again. "a -,
When granny awoke IL was 70 mo inc
sun shining so brightly INTO tn e.1 s'V wss
that even her windowless oloset was
lighted She heard a kettle bubphns ue-
Uehtfuilv. and odor OF garlic was strong
everywhere Prederika's tuneful Foico
was singing over and over In granny
own beloved German this line OF hu'ne'
Zine fests Burg list unser Gote
Tears came 10 the old wonan's eyes.
"Our God Is a sure fortress, she re-
verently repeated after the singer
The rheumatism was SC. mucn oet.YYr
that she could get up, so she came soItl!
out smiling. Frederika sat by the win.
dow before table Uttered with ptl s,Ii
stufrs. She was at work on PINK s"~
rose with a velvet heart.
Granny And then she s. began aoS chat I
bo,sbt hone and some trimmings for
four cents There were ever ,,s 80 bu fla~
crseEed n for me. He threw In a piece
OF liver too, because was s gos an bunch ear,R
OF garlic. and big turnip, for SIX cents;
and some potatoes. ON get bo,s. 1 Sched so
I thought you ought 10 have trea.,
Aud o. granny. at the. shop they gave
me twice as much work as ever oeio1e
as I am go quick. Perhaps now We ca"
nS cfsn So hobblel across the floor to kiss
I'VE must thank the good Gott lot
all his blessings" she said: ,croN
MARY CLARKE HUNTINGloN'
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men could not see the boys. but Frank
and Jim heard Pete Blink say 49,
rpapa | saw Frank run DOWN TINS
allow virh his dog. and / believe hes
gone into Jim Rodneys mouse Win II,
Then the policeman Ahvcaeu on .lis
gate with his club, ana caiieu ia 'oue"
open up here" a., No., ,..r
Anything. because Frank was hoIulns
tie dogs mouth tight smut 80 ne cou'o
not bark. and Jim was W wi. ,,
Come this way. IaiIHH' ~ VS.
ming on his tip toes, anu lam w.
.-',,,-,f,,e- aftsr him a. fast az ne could
rmn n9t making the least bit OF noise
Then ran into Mrs. Rooney sttlng-
room. where Jlm's fasiatr 49,
was lust saying good-9y 10 JIM
r,aTor,a-she Was his Uncle Johns SIS
ter-ard he held a big. empty market
basket I'm HIS hand. vnIe MS oid-Iasn-
Toned carriage stood az the uoo.. jim
gSsned out poor Guess dshser. anu ss'-'
They are at the haSH s"'o "'1''
policeman now. mamma
"Give the dog 10 me. Frank. I'll hide
him for Won tin the danger IS over, IL
take good care OF him. fut nun III neIe;
Tber. was twinkle in the farmer
ewes as be lifted tho hd OF thr nis hnI
hot basket. and Frank slipped MS dog
mo N as Jim said Afterwards before
,.l.o oe1,iJ cav lack Robinson: and tho
s,rr,e~ ehut down the Id. and strobe
tbrourh the hall and jumped INTO ms
c,.rf5ge set tire basket between his
fecf and. taking Up the lines. ne drove
down the street as fast as ne could cali
Ing "good-by" as ne WehI. ,...-A,.-.
The BOYS stood I'm the nail mughing
Tina mamma was standing on the front
steps. and saw policeman cohlnS ioenu
10 corner with Mr. Blink and Pete. She
toid the boys. and they took TO the heels
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

There is in England Healthy and
Artistic Dress Union" the object OF
which is 10 improve the physical ana
mental condition OF men and women by
removing everything that is injurious to
health in their present attire, ana by IN
Producing what its members think Is beau
tiful brightness. IN place OF the duii'
depressing coloring now in fashion. mo
union gave nm entertainment the other
evening. exhibiting series of living
lures, which illustrated it's ideas. classic
medieval. and eighteenth-oentury fash
ions were introduced as specimens OF
tasteful lovellness In tho past. The street
scene OF the present showed In e1ag-
gerated form the ughest OF modern
styles.
The prophetic tahleau of the future was
the one which excited most interest
I'm the spectators. The feminine gowns
were OF Empire cut or loose-fitting; and
the men wore jerseys and Knockers, or
tweed shooting-coats. The out-of-door
gown shown here was q part OF this
picture. II was OF blue silk, with pink
SILK sleeves. and was q combination OF
evening or afternoon dress and walking
dress-aud II was particularly unat-
tractive. The "haymaker" was part OF a
pastoral scene arranged by Mr.. Walter
Crane. I'm anticipation OF the Socialist
millennium, when fashionable girls will
rake the hay freshly cut by oxford and
Cambridge men. wearing equally Easy
costumes. There was a plentiful lack OF
good sense ana beauty in this exhibition
a. is generally the case ia dress reform
efforts.
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Peoples Entertainment Course.

The competition for a Crawford b.
cycle, whicl will be given the person Sc
curing the largest number OF subscribers
to, tho Peoples Entertainment Course,
will commence on Monday. June 22d. on
which date the box ONCE OF tho Acad-
envy will be open, and every person
subscribing for course ticket TO the
ten entertainments Will have a chance 70
compete. Thla series OF seni-ya udeville
entertainments will begin on october 9th
aud two each month will be gwen dur
Ing the season. only a limited number
OF course tickets. emitting tho holder 10
admission 10 all OF the series OF ten en-
tertalnments with reserved seat, viii oe
sold now and after the limit 10 reached
the regular prices OF the Academy will
be asked. A large number OF clever en-
fertsiuers In various lines have been Sc
Cured By Managers Leath and Smith; A
circular has been distributed, which gives
details a. 70 prices dates, SO.
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Prize Puzzle Column.
747.-ENIGNA.

The rack-muies wailowed in unbridled
The .shtened camels cropped the
scauty green.
Ana While he ate and smoked a hi,
FL Hsmea posed his longtime friend
"A desert child. dark-skinnsd and wild.
Yet found in every busy mart.
A cherished frieud-mAy Alan send
We TWO he never far apart!
Sweet as a peal from lsrafeel
Whose voice shall sleeping millions
But Sgs will show deep wrinkles grow,
And lay bare al It's stony heart
Then Abbl Hsssis. Heavens Slave. "
The ssssias skin to drain more tow-
And gave his host these lines TO think
about.
Above bis hookah and his frothlng cup.
From birth TO death al every breath.
a timely warning ! convey
i mark the fall or rise or all
Who tread Al Serats gloomy Way;
Aiins Is the power 10 bring the hour
on anguish back. or pleasures gay.
Though centuries ny, unchanged am i,
Yet new and different every day..
Still pondered each when all at once
a know them,
Cried lOualeb. thai rOBlisn donkey boy,
Stretching his mouth In UNAFFECTED Joy
To tell tho answers might say 10 sno"
them;
But much it vexed the tow old shelks,
whose fame
For solving long was boosted in their
To learn. amid q round OF noisy gibes.
The answers 70 their riddles were the
same MABEL p.
APPROPRIATIONS.
In her sweet ...... face there dwell' sub
Beware. poor mortal. it may work
Thlus not to clasp with sOnd encir-
cling SO
That tickle beauty!
II.
Take heed. lest wltA false hopes your
heart you '.''',
That heart which seems consumed with
loves fierce 'sA.
Nor let vain thoughts OF her prevail
10 80
The life from duty.
III.
But all things Will not perish in the ''.''
or ons mans hopes. SO brother. be
Tsks heart OF cheer again. and burn
TO zee
This doleful Uttyl
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For Our
Small People,
A Nnrsery Song.

oh. Petcrkin Pout and Gregory Grout
Are two little COLLINS black
Fun Oft fICm my house I've driven them
out. -,
But somehow they still come back.
They Chamber up 10 the BABY mouth
And pull the corners down. -
The perch aloft on the Bdbys brow'
And twist IL into a frown,
And one says "shan' and tother says
"shant."
And one says "Must" and tother says
Oh. Peterkin Pout and Gregory Grout,
1 pray you now, from my mouse Keep
OUT A
But Samuel Smile and Lemuel Laugh
Are two little fairies light.
they're always ready for FUN ana cnah'
And sunshine is their delight
And when they creep into Bauys eyes,
Why. there the sunheams are;
And when they peep through her rosy
lip-.
And one says "Please!' and TONER says
'Dor ,,,
So. Iemuel Laugh and Samuel Smile.
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The Genuine Article.

I am beginning TO have doubts ABOUT
our prospective son-in-law," she said
thoughtfully 80.
"Why7 what's The matter with himY
he asked anxiously.
I'm afraid that his title Is spurious
that he does not really belong to the aris-
tocracy of Europe
"Oh. you needn't worry about that
he replied. with evident relief. 1 nave
good reason 10 know that he Is the genu-
Inc article. He has already struck me Tor
a loan OF 800, agreeing to let that sum
be deducted from the dowry OF bis pros
peotive wife. IN order to insure payment
OF t."-Washington Post.
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"Preity Phyllis" said /. truly
You have cheated me unduly.'
GLOW. { prythoc?" said She 20 me;
Of have only what BIS due me.'
won havo more" sall /. hesuiilng,
Pretty Phyllis with my smiling
81 have given you a hundred
chances TO say. Yes and wondered
"Nhv YOU have not said IL. Won't you
saw IN now" she answered, Don't you
.rhink my Yes or greater valueY
Let me ask you one thing, Shall you
"stop your giving II thought So
Then. perhaps. Yes might be bought so
But Il is so sweet 10 hear you
Giving me the chance. / fear YOU
Hold" cried ]. 'you DO bat banter;
And / closed the deal instanter.
W. J. LAAPToN.
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Al the Academy.

Polk Miller, with his banjo. negro
aon9s and old-tims melodies. stories.
sketches. ard character deIineations. az
sisted br a vocal quartette and instrp-
mental quartette and chorus OF mai
Voices. will hold the boards al the Aca1-
envy Of Music on the Goth OF this month,
the first day OF the great reunion, and
among the thousands who have heard
bin In tbs South. many VIII again avail
then selves or the opportunity Of enl>y-
Ing the feast OF fun and music by k"h-
rnond's famous entertainer IN his native
DLA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

(Anon.. in Puck)
zone / love" a pretty face
Bending DER the CRATE;
1.-TWO j love" "a soft sweet voice.
Measures out her fate.
"Ihroo i lovo. / say" and stil
Other seeds galore.
"Iour ] love with all my heart"
what need IS there OF more?
"Five ! cast away
Ali. no Fortune thus were wrong,
Should the count thus ended be;
Loves ties arc too strong.
"Six no loves" o dimpled smile;
seven she loves a blush;
"Elght both love" a sweet look steals
O'er the fair face flush.
"Nine ne comcs-he tarrler ten"
"Elovcn DE courts'-but waitl
Anxious search has failed 20 ind
The seed where rests her fate.
Carefully she looks them Ger,
Then. ass brow grows light
Twelve he marries Mercy
Nearly died from frightl'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

TO THE CHILD WOY OR GRID.
sending. during Tie month Of June, tho
greatest nam6ss OF correct answers to
TURE CAMBRIA. WITH MATERIALS
FOR TAKING BY 21-2 INCH PIC
TURES. A PLEASING AND lN5 TX TX y -
TIVE LITTLE OUTFIT BOR BOY OR
10 the child hoy or rrD. sending US
the best composition on any subject they
prefer. NOT LATER THAN MDNI)Af y
POCKET COMPASS AND MAGNIFlER,
MOUNTED TOGETHER IN A NICKEL
PLATED CASE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

have openwork broidery banded about
tho edge. where the informing soul OF silk
NAV smile through more plainly. Bro
cadcs and figured silks are far more COM
mon In use for pdrasois.
There arc more bustlcs sold than last
wear. Tell II not ga Gathl But they are
uftle ones. ELLEN OSBORN.
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A CHARMIN6 OPERETTA.
'Mrs. Gushineton's Reception" TO BE Pro
-euted At Y. NJ. &. \. Hall tuesday.

TFIIFIt 1T = IT : - " 'f''I ''1'"N1fT'
The charming operetta. Mrs. GUSHING
tons Reception" will be produced al
the \. Vi. 1. A. Hail on Tuesday even
lug next al ) v clock.
The entertainment will be given for the
benefit Oh 81. Mark $ church, and Is IN
der the direction OF Mrs. Myers.
Those taking part Ia the operetta Will
be Mrs -. II. Richardson, Miss Maud
Shultz. Miss Bessie Rowe. Miss Lila
Wray. Miss Oracle Kidd. Mrs. James l..
Bennett Miss wilma Newman. and Messrs.
Carroll Bedford, G. Sawtele. j. l.. Ben
nett. Ellis White. J. j. Treewaller. c.
- Eubank
The ladies' and gentlemen. under the
able direction or Mr.. Harry Gillner. mu-
steal director. have been untiring IN their
efforts 10 make it success and pleas
ant sveninR is promised The admission
price will be % cents.
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Tyo.-CHARADE.

Few puzzles made eince tho birth OF
Time.
sung.
or IN any tongue
Since the Sphinx was young,
Can match the maze OF the English
rhyme.
An ALL. I'm a land far over the sea,
Was singing in voice melodlous. low
As lorg ago,
DER the rivers flow.
Through The evening TWoS we noated
free.
The oars were swinging. and breathing
hard ,,.S
and strong.
AS we swept along
In time 10 the song:
"A young man marreds a man mats
married
We merrily travelled our watery warI
our pleasure unmarried by Cupids wileS
For We were miles
From maiden's smlles'-
And there's something OF truth IN tns
words to-day. SWAMP AN"A-''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

and ran out the back gate and up The
alley To Franks house.
Mr. Blink was very angry because ne
could not find Guess. but he never ,r Knew
that farmer Kingsley had helped Frank
Frank ami Jim went down 70 tho farm
10 spend d week and had many me
run with Guess while there; ana IN inc
ran tho Bunks moved 20 another town,
and Guess was home again playing with
the boys just as no used 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
How IL Tired Him.

Don't you get swfully tired dong no.
thing ell the time7" asked the young man
who thought himself Interested In soeio-
iogy A.,
Mister" answered Perry Pattetic. Il
90. 40 tired dom nothin' that can't do
nothin else "-Cnclnrau Enursr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
Editors Letter.

Dear Children.-The prizes May won BY
Mss Jessie Stoples and Master Bowie
have been ordered for them. VIII they
not forget to write 70 as when they
receive them2 The june prizes, one
child SAYS. "are best OF ALL Well,
were very glad you think so, 80 do We.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

Mr.. Stephen Cranes Maggie: A Girl
Of the Streets" has just been printed by
the Messrs. Appleton. The book was
printed, but never published. before. Mr..
howells. who mas been Mr.. Cranes lite
godfather. says that II is the best
thing he has written. Tho story has bean
reviel and reoast since IL was first print
Cd. end u altogether new, 20 far ~ the
pubic n ecncerned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
7st-sPECIMENs OF MANKIND.

I Man.'s.'. that princes Issue of
2 Man.''' that flies on wings aloft
2 Man.'''' that's in itself host,
4 Nan-"-." that guards our connuys
coast.
5. Man'"'s that grows 10 muooy
stream,
a Nan.'.'' that's always clearly seen.
4 Man..''s that all its kind doth shun.
& Man'.'' with which one cannot run.
o. Man...'s that gives forth music
10. Man.::.. in China oft We meet
II. Man"' that once was usec III usu''
IL. Names" on ladies' shoulders Iau'
-. Man" On English country hons,
IA. Aianssss that's Issued Oft from Rome.
A. 4. G.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

I. A letter. p Formed with a sur
Is 2 sharper A. Corsets .. Sa-
TRIED 6. An extensive division or
rhizopods Z. Embezzes. 8. Allies by
connection or kindred. .. Claws. tobs.)
10. The god Plcto. II. A letter;
l.. NJ y TERRY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
The New Girl Not Recognized.

Young Lady (tailor-made); Take my
seat, please.
Old Lady Cnear-sighted. but gratefuD
Thank YOU, sir. You are the only gentle
man ia the carria .-Iid-Bits-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14
"a -AVACRAM-CHARADE

f~uEEpstod ny the befullu
FOR SPRING WILL BE AS A MERRY
SHOW
(Fiys Words)
The sweet breezes softly are kissing the
lea;
The birds THREE their carols 10 hedge
row and tree;
The FIVE. fast asleep by the murmuring
Are reused by the TWO from their long
wintry dreams.
In cool shady nook OF the forest Is seen
The wild rose a-peep from its covert or
green:
Each year it doth bloom on the banks
OF the burn.
But the FOOR-time OF childhood can
never return.
Sweet ONE with her smile frightens Win
ter away.
The swallows fit back to US. cheerful
and gay:
But uan'a youthful spring-tide too quick
ly IS Ger.
And cometh not back from eternlty's
shore. II. c. LAUGHLIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

Mrs Jefferson Davis has consented
TO receive her old friends AT the Rich
mond reunion. Poor woman. sne has a
task before her. but r. is one that Will
r,sIndla sweet and ten ler sentiments In
the hearts OF tho natte-scarred braves
who fought for Dixie.-Ds.stoi Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

been elected "class-gir' of the class OF
1886 al the Annapolis Naval Academy
and will present the flag 10 the graduates
on commeucement-day which IS Ihuis-
dqv ~ tli- week The mid1les have very
little To- saw about the ceremonies tN"1
mark This great event in their lives, wnen
thev cast OH the cadet-lacket ana az.
a,irre the blouse of a mldshipman IN the
navy of the United States. Uncle sam.
through the Secretary of tho Navy anu
the SUPERINTENDENT OF the academy man
aces the affair according to regulations
that were established forty years ago.
and have varied little since.
But there is one thing in when '"o
graduates are allowed discre tioh. lH,s
nav select the person Who shall present
IN them tho flag that SIS 10 mark their
class ir the collection that ofnamehtA
tbo academy museum, and a young lady
is invariably chosen, Who, IN the siar7
ar tDe academy. goes into history as the
ci9ss-girl" This heroine, the patron
saint. ass ono might say. is chosen 10y pai-
lot from among the young lady acquaihl-
arces OF the cadets. and tho election is
ALWAYS attended with as much interest Us
the nomination of President The can
vsf.ur generally begins two or three
wear. in advance. and favoutes arc pro-
u...d ana Withdrawn as often as canIi-
l.frs for the presidency. This year, as
have said. the choice has fallen upon MISS
Ro.annd smith. OF rittsOurg, Who re-
o.fycd a nearly unanimous vote from the
ol,st of 1896. and ON graduauon-oay VIII
stand beside the Secretary OF the Navy
and with "a short address, offer the flag
which Will Doe accepted by the man VINO
stands No. j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

Come in, my dears, and tarry awhiloI
Laura, L. Richards. In 50. Nicholas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

Little MIS- Brag has much 10 say
To tho rich little lady from over the way
And tho rich little lady puts out a lip
As she looks at her own white. dainty
slip
And wishes that she could wear a gown
AS pretty as Bingham OF faded browni
For little Miss Brag chs lays much stress
On the privileges Of a Bingham dress
aha
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754-NUNERICAL.

154.-NI MEElCAL.
II well ard alive
A 3-l-sJ
For annoyance created Is noted.
AMI 1868.
]. seems. with The Fates.
TO rex and torment IS just quoted.
II moves with great 2's,
But whether OF rse
Tne WHOLE INFER would be voted.
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Central Chris

Central Christian Advocated
Guess was gOOd-ndtured little black
aud-tan terrier. lie liked 10 play with
Inc children. and the children AAed 10
play with him. Frank tlayei, his little
master. used TO have fun when other
bows would ask, whats your dog s
name. Frank" and Frank would say
Guess then the boys would say
"Koyer?'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

The rich little lady from over the way
Has beautiful dolls I'm vast array;
yet she euyys the raggedy homemade
doll
She hears our little Miss Brag extol;
For the raggedy doll can fear no hurt
From wet. or heat. or tumble, or dirt!
Her nose Is mixed and her mouth IN,
too,
And one eyes black. and the others
blue
aha
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

In the suite OF the Crand-Duke Serge 10
mn officer OF the Guards. the Prince o..
whose wife bids fair TO rival Ouida's most
fabulous hor0incs. She is the possessor
OF the famous Regent pearl and rs one
Of the most beautiful women in Europe.
Petite. brunette. and sparkling with me-
rho look.i but little older than her two
Hide sons. 20 whom she is more than or
dmsr.ly attached Hcr husband. s. wealth
is so great tIat she can crafty every
passiu. vlm. get her greatest pleasure
i'm NE 50 to hod high revel, surround
cd by children. Fitting I'm and out among
them. with priceless pearls entwined IN
her hair and round her neck. diamonds
studllng her exluisitelv-h,ung dresses.
she looks the venest child among them
au. her simple happy nature endear.ng
her 10 every one with whom she comes
i'm contact.
The Prince possesses estates In no less
than seventeen different counties.
palace I'm 81. Petersburg. another in Mos
COW. q villa near tho Cars favorite resi-
denc-. Tsorskos Selo. hotel In Paris. q
special train de luxe 10 take him from
place TO place yet. with eli this wealth.
the beautiful Princess is as unspoiied and
unaffected as a village maiden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-14

The rich little lady goes out 10 ride
With footmen standing up outside,
Yet wishes that. sometimes, after dark
Her father would trundle her IN the
park
That sometimes. her mother would sing
the things
Little Miss Drag says her mother sings
When through the attic window streams
The moonlight full OF golden dreams
Aha
Ohoi"
Yes. little Miss Brag has much 10 say
TO the rich little lady from over the
way.
And vet who knows but from her heart
OFTEN the bitter signs upsfart-
UDr'ea 90 lose their burn and sting
in the grace Of the tongue that loves 70
sing
Praise cf The treasure I'll its own
So I've come 10 love mat treble tone
"Aha
Ono.
EUGENE FIELD.
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Miss Octavia ill., a wealthy lady has
done for London what some American
hciress might emulate in any OF ile
lares cities of the United States with
,,r.ft and distinction. Mis HIS plan Us
To- buy up lot OF shanucs each year.
rcnoyltc. repair and improve them. and
ront them through m agent TO poor Dul
industrious families j. is unheis,oon ''''
,., man or woman addicted 10 drink can
become tonanL She picks her tenants
anl this being understood there U.s. much
rivalry among certain families 10 be in-
,ff.I to move into llill house.
Tho walls are neatly paQered, tue h'o'a
or.. .r..ntlI. ranges and stationary tubs
are built u The kitchen, every room is
I.nr and. 300 many instances. can pe
found fmuace-heat window seats, ana q
bit of garden 90 one end or inc mouse.
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