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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

the Famous pecos valley.
lTagormen, N. 81. March 2s,--(spccinlD
II IN now reasonably certain that a beet
sugar factory will be located some
where In the valley for the crop OF next
fan. From analysts OF beeta grown In
the Pecos valley II Ia shown that n
larger per cent OF gweetnoss and purity
liz obtained than from amy hects IN the
west. a plant OF this kind will be a
boon 20 our people. as NIL we lack IL u
good market " IN announced 10y the
secretary Of the Pecos Valley ilorticul-
turai society that tho next meeting OF
that Institution Is 20 be held at Hnger-
man on April lat which time and place
papers viii be read on a variety of sub
jects pertaining to the work or that
touicty In this connection.
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nes.ion AZ shiIoh nastieacid.

Nashville, Tom. March fS,---colons3
n. y. Lee, secretary OF tho shiloh hat
tiesieid association Of Monticello, IilAs
nas isnued notice NJ foiiows. There
will be a grand reunion on tho shiloh
battle on May 80. Prominent speakers
from the North aud South will deliver
addresses. One feature Of the pro-
gram will be the dedication Of the mon-
umcnt erected In memory Of the Ninth
Illinois infantry ut tho National come
tory In honor Of their comrades whs
fell nt shiloh. Il having lost se5 men
IN the battle. It will be tho grenteza
meeting ever held on the battlefield.
The graycn Of the fallen comrades viii
be decorated" l{
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B YERTUS
EFT NANTES
.DU BEAU MONDE.
.nEMEMuRASCEo

To II. T. T.
,ioture dim and faded,
mn heart, nothing more;
a glimpse of days departed.
XII a dream Of all that's Ger.
Il brought back all the longings.
IA In torrents, fell my tears.
IN showed my very footsteps,
Kissing through a vale OF tears.
\ an Idle, Needless sentence,
lii a glance, and that was all:
Ia cruel. useless quarrel.
IN an unkind word let fall.
: ,he future years are lengthening
I'M the shadow clouds ahead,
he heart within Is stifled,
! d the hopes Of life lie dead.
picture, dim and faded,
! ny heart, nothing more;
ID glimpse of days departed,
n dream of all that's DER.
.lRY LEDBETrER ROBERTSON.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

On April TIN at sasio far tbs rpund
tip from Fort Worth.
THE cRIPPI.E CREEK EXCURSION
VIA tho Fort worth and Denver. the
srspt IN ort iins from Texas.
Get your tickeis,nt aol Main street
L. 8. BEARD. c. P. 4 r. A.. u
Port Worth. TexAA
Or 9. D. Lusk, Ticket Aren't Union
Depot Fort Worth, Texas.
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Highest of all in Lcavenng Power Latest s. Gov. Report
RE5l!:!Al! R Rski|3g
ABSOLUTELY PURE

man Altman. Mcmillan, win paaao.,.
iattiejohn, Samuels, Yoakum. Ssst,oS
rrurher' stonhaan. West and Georgs
west. So
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uIinoi- connrersrnen WHO NJ.
Kinieyites cite the Davis o"He,
washington. March 2s-The mem
hers OF the Illinois congresnona,
cation who favor Major sichihls
~ Dayis. letter OF withdrawal N
,he,r Arguments to induce Senator cui-
~, 10 ~ likewise. But the latter mas
consIstentiy met the deYonds Wild tns
ia friends. and that he DID no, SO mn ny,
ne flrht Voluntarily. and that he VIII
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Amateur rider. n only knew where
tb,s confonnded horfc wunts 70 70. ftr
IN he same to me. though. -Fiicsende
Dlaetter.
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|
Monday afternoon the Kindergarten
I Association met in regular session at
! their rooms on West Fourth street The
attendance was somewhat smaller than
4 usual, but those present were filled
/ with enthusiasm, so that the meeting
was one of great interest,
| After the transaction Of the regular
! business of the day, an election was
held for the purpose OF completing the
I corps of officers. with the following re-
/ suIt: President, Miss Eliza Whitmore;
/ vice-presdent, Mrs. W. b. Harrison;
secretary, Mrs, VIM Capps; treasurer
/ Mrs. j. II. Lotion; librarian, Mrs. r.
o. barley; musical director, Mrs A. j.
| Roe.
The president then read an article
from symbolic Educntion," which was
| followed by an animated discussion on
| the practlcabillty Of the Ideal methods
! SO dear to the heart OF the kinderSar-
| tener.
All agreed that Mothers Instinct
| ia not ali sufficient for the proper train
/ ing of children. TO the end that moth
ers may know more OF that complex
being called "a child" this society has
been organized. 49,,
cd in nearly all the large cities, and
reports show that the public schools,
and society in general, have Deeh
1 greatly benefited thereby
Mothers and teachers. give the KIN
dergarten association your hearty co.
operation-its principles are worthy U
your support.
Beaudom and beiiedom turned out
on grande tenue Thursday evening 70
enjoy the monthly German iendere Xxx,
nv the members 70 the Comerial clup'
Even a coup d'oell disclosed the cohl-
| eur de .ose of the affair. which was aisu
a most enjoyable one. all entering win
,,,,ch empressement into its pleasures
Sarrioo's orchestra furnished the
music. 10 which many charming hg-
ures were danced.
A delightful coterie OF chnpeiones
was composed Of Mr.. and MIS- pu1isy
Portwood, Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. *; u, van
| Zandt tr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. n. Wray'
| Mr.. and Mrs. S, Mlmns, Mrs; Eu navm-
innrd Mrs. ]. C. Phelan. Mrs snaw'
W. tiarrv Myers, Mrs Browning.
,i,,sia Bsiieaom was beautifully repre-
.r,sa In Misses Bessie Anderson. LINE
y,cl.ett Dodge OF New York city, Cor
hpn ~ Now York city, GeorFetie Scout
.a,nnie Nash. Zoo White, Arnold. Lex
,ng,nn MO. Alien, of Richmond Va,
f ~ prrhridre. Frost OF Temple, rex,
-. TIdhall Culberson, Bessie Lyies'
fsaa,ta Iittleiohn, Maggie Lyiee, L,it.
t5nndarson Annabelle Cooper Liitinh
Mans Ethel Watkins. Jones cine
Turner. Bessie Ellis. Craig. bniey,
ronIinson. Moore. Ida Jones, ousis
ROLE beaumont. Ella Montsoins,syI,
willie Luckett. Annye Burne.'. ,.I,i.
Johnston Anna Garner .~
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order your retti3ohn'r breakfast
food at Turner q piigec s--tc packr
age. 4
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You MI know what Pettijohn's
breakfast Food h. You all can now
eat NIL you want We sell 1t at &c per
package. TURNER A. DIN0EE
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TarIeton. A's Nhua and

teNOu.
me entire female portion OF lie Rem
monde has been In attendance 10 ,ha
many openings this week, seeking for
,a and creations In hats and bon
ma ana well were they repaid for
.heir EFFORTS. Floral nature in its on
tre'y has been copied this season. 10
pay MONACO TO Vanity Fair, and the
streets and churches will look like n
suu blown flower garden on Easter
sunday, The different millinery stores
nave been beautiful In their tout On.
ssinple, decorated with palms, flowers
ribbons and laces. At the LADIES' pa.
1aar' quite treat, aside from beau
tes on display, was accorded in a full
strihged orchestra, which played dur
ing the two-day opening. And another
novel feature here was the display be-
ing made by gas light.
Az Misses l,oughrldge's, elegance and
beauty run riot, TO the delight OF the
many callers, and particularly attract
I'VE were the TASTY show windows.
Miss Reagan had an elegant and at
tractiVe opening. showing many novel;
ties In millinery. with some exquisite
fancy work and ribbons.
AT Butts Bros. the millinery depart
ment Is now run on magnificent scale,
All that art and taste could suggest
was displayed.
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afternoon. and did the honOrs In such
an au faut manner as win many prais-
es from the club members and her
guests. The prize, n handsome cut
glass decanter and six glasses, fell to
Miss Mary Llttlejohn.
During the social aftermath delicious
refreshments were served, ending one
Of the most pleasant afternoons en-
joyed by the club this season.
The Rev. j. Morgan Wells will lee
ture on Low VILLAGES celebrated ben
Hur." Illustrating 1t with sixty beauti-
full pictures at the First Baptist church
Thursday, April at p. M, for the
benefit OF the Boys Brigade. This Will
be the lecture treat OF the season. AS
MIR. Wells has been several months
preparing this lecture, and selecting
the pictures with which 1t win be illus
trated.
The Woman's Wednesday club have
begun the study Of English drama I'M
der the dictatorship OF Mrs. Swayne'
The last lesson, from Tennyfon's work.
was most instructive. while the nVe
minutes devoted to current events was
given TO the poet laureate, Alfred AuH-
lin and proved most interesting topic
Mrg. louis MltIAll iNHAH 49, 49,
winfield scott, each rendered Mrs. Ern-
est Of Denver pretty compliment IN
nm impromrtu card party during Mrs.
Ernest's stay here last week.
Mrs. Paddock will entertnln the
Thursdsy Afternoon Whist club April
) with an evening PARTY. Mt which the
husbands OF the members VIII be con-
testants for the prize.
Mrs. A. X Peterson and Mrs p. ~.
rinvan Will entertain the Entre
Nous club" rhursday, April = AZ Mt,
Peterson's residence, S0s west fi'''
street.
Mrs. George Pollard entertained q
number of friends with cards az h.r
Nome ON Magnolia Tuesday evening.
Mrs j. w. Hoover will he The nex'
hostess OF the Remington Ciupr
- ,,,,t, NJ OWIrRg
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

One OF the very pleasant affairs Of
the week was the afternoon spent with
Mrs, Laura j, Clayton by the Kensing
ton Klub on Monday.
Two hours and half were spent most
delightfully."- with the dainty bits OF
needle-work, during which Mrs. ]. w.
Lewright and MIsa Abbie Johnson rem
derod some excellent music In piano
solos and duets.
At five O'Clock delicious luncheon
Of several courHes was served. aud
was partaken OF by: Mesdames Frank
l.. Jordan, NJ a. Chamberlain, Walter
wyatt. DR.. Pollock, Jesse Melton, j. II.
Melton; Miss Matte Melton, Mesdames
Nlfong, j. II. Hoover. John Adamson.
Charles w. C0nnery. Triplett, Fred
Gwynne, Johnston, Simpson, j, w,
Lewright, walter Huffman, NJ. o.
Dcane.
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The new Book club met with Miss
Pauline Wynne on Monday afternoon
and elected officers, the president being
MISS Wynne; vice president, Miss lioeg'
secretary and treasurer, Miss Annie
Burnett, The members elected at this
meeting were Mesdames Sarrles. Blu
cbanan. Temple. burnett; Misses Hugg,
Turner. Wynne. Cooper, Scott, Burnett,
Anderson and Joe and Mary Terrell,
The next meeting Will be with Miss
Marie Anderson when the following
program will be discussed:
Topic-"Perils of small talk"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. miss burnett
Poet--"poet Laureate and His Last
Work, ........ 80. NJ. .lssAnderson
Solence-"The New Photography"
Miss Wynne
Current Elder Dumas,
Bill Nye," ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mrs. Burnett andAIisa llogE
Novelist-"Ian MacLaren" Miss Turner
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One Of the most CONNIE II faut meet
lngs OF the Thursday afternoon Whist
club was given by that charming and
popular leader in lie beau monde,
Mrs Walter Blnyon, at her home
last Thursday, when Mesdames u.
~ Fosdiok, S. Minis, w. A.
Adams, NJ, French, j. c. Phelnn,
w W. Winthrop. W, Il. Paddock. II. y.
Burbridge. j. e. Cabe, W. p. Hard
wicke, w. Scott, II. NJ. Wynne, l.. NJ.
Fouts, with Misses Anna Garner, clara
Whitla. Mary Whitla. Annye Burnettc
ana Bernice Ilovey MS substitutes spent
n most delightful afternoon at whist.
The prize, which was a set OF Haril
and China fruit plates, was won by
Mrs Mimms. being cut for by Misses
Mary Whitla, Pauline Wynne and Mrs.
Mimms.
The coup de grace was added by the
refreshments, which were us au faut
MS the other details of the entertain-
mcnt. The party next week will be
postponed on account OF its being holy
week. and fall ing on Maundy Thurs
day, but the following week Mrs. Pad
dock will entertain the club with an
evening party to which gentlemen are
invited.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Mrs J. W. Hoover will he the nex'
hostess OF the Remington CUB
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u pronounced musical success of the
Jon was MISS Grace Hlltz's song re-
Il, in the parlors OF the Hotel Worth
TUESDAY evening. when the all true
Us Of Classical music did themselves
sure Of listening to the following
kllent progI am:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-03-29

Mrs. George Pollard entertained
.,,,r,b.r of friends with cards nt her
ho,ne ON Magnolia Tuesday evening.
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Mrs, A. x. Peterson and Mrs y. ~.
Nn,,s SIub" Thursday. April 2. at Mrs.
peterson's residence. 500 West Firm
street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
Accidental Killing.

The killing of Foster Brown, colored, oy Mr..
Joe. Knox, occurred last SUNDAY lnornils
about 10 o'clock in the public road TnlG9
runs through the plantation Of Mr.; DaHia na
Thomas who lives near Watts, about miles
West OF Abbeville. The following is the re-
port we heard TO the best OF our CnoersIanu'
IL appears that difficulty arose between
one Tom johnson, white, and three negroes
whose names are Sloan. roster ana bui
Brown, brothers: MT. s,s,ancs hnos nf Iobnson @
who was in his employ, when ne iound tne
three Brown brothers about 20 MOP Johnson.
Mr., Knox went In as peace-naker, speaking
to Sloan Brown telling him there was no use
to have this fuss. and that he would not allow
them to doubleteam on johnson. In the
mean while the other two brothers had john
son down when, Mr.; VIM: McNeill appeared
wife of Mr. Joe Knox fearing for the safety OF
her husband appeared on the scene, just as
hot words were passing between Sloan Brown
and Mr. Knox and in the twinkling Of an eye
she let fly stone. which struck the head OF
the said Sloan Brown whereupon he turned
upon her with curses and threats. Mr.. Knox
told him to desist as that was more than he
could allow. Sloan then turned TO him again,
throwing his hand upon his hip pocket when
Knox shot at him and missed. Sloan ran
across to where his two brothers Bill and
appearance of resuming the fight when Knox
fired the second shot which missed Sloan
Brown, striking his young brother Foster pas
sing through his left arm into his chest,
through the left long and heart causing in
slant death. DR.. G. A. Neufier. accompanied
Sheriff Nance and Coroner Hammond to the
scene, and after an examination of the body
body and bearing the evidence, rendered a
verdict of accidental killing: Mr.. Knox
gave himself up, and is>6ow in jail at this
place. He VIII apply. for bail and will be
ready Tor trlsi when his case is called. Mr.
Knox Is a5Sat 25 years OF age, and Is mar.
ried.
Hc1. Frank B. Gary and w. P. Greene,
ESQ, have been retained TO represent him.
They went to Greenville yesterday on naoeaS
corpus proceedings to have Mr.. Knox admit.
ted to bail.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
The Price He Paid.

II made just the boss trade to-day"
said Johnny to Hugh, producing
pocketknife which he exhibited with
great satisfaction. "Big and little
blade, aud real pearl handle-didn't
cost a cent less than dollar, and just
as good as new. But it didn't cost me
that with a wink at Hugh. No, sir;
T swapped that old chain that l got OF
Tom Shepard for it. Brass, you know,
but I put polish on it, and made
George think it was gold. Good stuff
in it, said I, when he offered to let me
have his iacknife for it. You couldn't
buy a chain like that at the jewelers.
for what the knife cost you And ne
couldn't you know" with wink and
a chuckle: "jewelers don't keep brass
chains like that, but some of the cheap
stores sell them at about dollar a
dozen, 1 kept taking off, but at last,
lust to please him, you know" with
another chuckle, 81 said I'd trade.
NV won't he be mad when he finds
he's sold ? Didn't I get the knife cheap,
though? It's just>a little beauty, isn't
it ?n---~.
'I think it cost you more than I'd
like to pay for it," said Hugh gravely.
"Why, you don't think I got cheated,
do you ?" asked Johnny in surprise
"Yes, T do" answered Hugh: "You
couldn't afford to pay the price you
did for 1t, for you had to tell lie."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
Locals, Amos IL. Morse.

Nov. 18th, w. w. Gilbert bought Of Amos y;
Morse one 81 so lap robe warranted 10 Keep OH
the mud | have few more OIL the same
kind. Come and get one.
Nice fresh prunes. dates, raisins, cleaned
currents, citron, spice, etc.
big lot OF stick and fancy candles just In.
Special prices on lbs and upwards.
If you are expecting TO have hot supper,
60 to Morse's for candy, apples, cigars, etc.
Low figures.
I have fine lot Of cigars at 90 cts box.
Evaporated peaches, apples and apricots.
Eat rolled wheat or oats for breakfast and
get fat.
Smoke "Rlch and Rare cigars, the best
l-2 ct. cigar you ever lit. box of 80 for 80 C.
Another lot of "Martyn Rat Trap" In. The
best on the market. S5c each.
Come and let me sell you shot gun. Load
ed shells.
jams and jellies.
Have you ever tried breakfast bacon in
tins? Only 25c. box, and it. is very nice.
Try one.
carry big stock OF canned goods.-Pine
apple, peaches. tomatoes, corn, okra, toma-
toes, boston beans, asparagus pears ALSO, ISe
salmon, oysters, sardines, crab, shrimp, lob.
ster, dried and corned beef.
Maccaroni and cheese make fine pie for
dinner And condensed mince meat makes
the nicert OF deserts, unless you prefer an
elegant cocoanut cake, in pail or package,
shortened with cotto.ene. l am the man TO
furnish .all Of the above together with the
best flour in the market.
The best 500 axe you ever saw. bright a II
steel axe at little higher price and the very
best axe handle for 10c in the world can be
had at Amos b. Morse.
You ought to 60 a fishing around Morsea,
and catch a mess OF mackere for breakfast
or kit full to last you q week.
Speaking of break fast reminds me that you
should drop in and get few pounds OF pine
mountain buckwheat and take your jue
along for q gallon OF nectar drip TO eat the
cakes with, or we can furnish the jug too.
Fine timothy hay In small hales and price
way down. Cheaper than fodder.
wish you would come and help me move
off my stock OF shoes, clothing, hats, blankets
lap robes, outings, worsteds, under wear. neck
wear, hardware, wooden ware and everything
else TO wear or eat either. have more goods
than l want and am anxious TO trade then
off for money or cotton.
Speaking of cotton reminds that have 8
good many accounts on my books tnat
would like to trade 10 the owner for the white
staple.
Come along everybody, pay your accounts
and do your trading with me.
Amos B. Morse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
Christy's Plain Cloak.

Christy was miserable and you would
wonder that little girl with such
round rosy cheeks and such bright blue
eyes could be so unhappy; 20 man.
ma, mamma a!' she was sobbing in the
great kitchen of the roomy farm house.
II don't want to wear my brown
waterproof to-day. Mayn't L wear
my jacket"
Mamma shook her head. "Your
jacket is not warm enough, Christy, 10
wear two miles to church this morning
and your water proof is very coinfor-
table. Most little girls would be glad
of such a garment"
"But, mamma, I'm so miserable.
Cousin Addie has such sweet cloak,
all white and woody, and the cunning
est little muff. My things are only
home made, and-and-they are not
pretty like hers"
Mamma looked sober. They were
all she could afford for Christy, and
her little girl had never before seemed
displeased with her clothing.
Just then Cousin Addie came into
the room. 80 Auntie Margaret" she
said, " won't you help me get my gray
ulster out of my trunk? 1t is way in
the bottom. Mamma thought I would
need it, so she put it under the other
things. Auntie Margaret do wish
my mamma would make me cloak
like Christy's."
Christy looked up in surprise. ex-
claiming: "Why, Cousin Addie, |
have been crying because, mamma did
make mine! 1 guess 1 have been a
naughty gtrl."
And smile came through Christys'
tears as she gave her mother kiss
with a hearty hug thrown in.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
The Lords Wall.

On January the 6, 17l3, the inhabi-
tants of lonely dwelling near small
town in Germany were in great alarm.
Russian, Swedish and German soldiers
were approaching as night drew near.
The weather was cold and clustering,
and the snow flakes began to whirl in
the air. The people feared they might
be driven away from hearth and
home.
The pious old grandmother was the
only one who was not afraid, for she
trusted in God. She read to her chill
dren and grandchildren from her old
prayer-book, where she found the
words, 20 Lord, build strong wall
around US, that we may be safe from
the enemy Be thou our defence ~
One of her grandchildren, however,
who had listened with great devotion,
after pause said thoughtfully, "Now,
grandma, is it not too much to expect
of God that he should build wall for
us? I-think we ought not to ask for
such impossible things"
The grandmother said: "You do
not understand the meaning of these
words. They mean that God may pro-
tect US from our enemies as safely as
if our house were surrounded by a
strong wall. But if God intended to
build a wall for us do you think it
would be impossible for him?
The night wore away, but to their
great establishment no soldier came to
the house. Yet often the family heard
the voices and noise of the passing SOL
diers.
When the morning came, and some
of the family ventured out, 10 and be-
hold the miracle! The wind had
piled the snow just in front of the
house like strong and high wall, so
that the soldiers could not get near the
house.
Then the family all praised the Lord.
But the old grandmother said, "See,
my children, the Lord has actually
built wall for US, to keep us safe
from the enemy. He is gracious and
powerful to save us from all danger; so
let us put our trust in him."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-11-25
The Greedy Bottle.

A poor, under-sized boy, named Tim
sitting by bottle and looking in said !:
~ wonder if there can he pair OF
shoes in it?n His mother had mended
his clothes, but said his shoes were 80
bad he must go barefoot. Then he
took brick and broke the bottle, but
there were no shoes in it, and he was
frightened, for it was his fathers bottle.
Tim sat down again, and sobbed so
loud that he did not hear a step be-
hind him until voice said:
"Well what's all this ?" He sprang
up in great alarm it was his father.
'"Who broke my bottle?" he said.
II did," said Tim, catching his
breath, half in terror and half between
his sobs.
"Why did you?"
The voice did not sound as he had
expected. The truth was, his father
had been touched at the sight of the
forlorn figure, so very small and SO
sorrowful, which had bent over the
broken bottle.
why" he said, II was looking Tor
a pair of new shoes; want a pair OF
new shoes awful bad-alf the other
chaps wear shoes"
"How cane you to think you'd find
shoes ia the bottle?" the father asked.
"Why, mother said so; I asked her
for some new shoes, and she said they
had gone in the black bottle, and that
lots of other things had gone into it
too-coats and hats, and bread and
meat and things and thought that if
[ broke it I'd find'em all, and there
amt thing in it! Pm real sorry l
broke your bottle, father. I'll never
do it again"
mo, 1 guess you won't" he said,
laying a hand on the rough little head
as he went away, leaving Tim over
come with anstonishmentthat his faith
er had not been angry with him. Two
days after, he handed Tim a parcel,
telling him to open it.
"New shoes! New shoes" he
shouted.
20 father, did you get a new bottle,
and were they in it?"
mo, my boy, there amt going to
be a new bottle. Your mother was
right-the things all went into the
bottle, but you see getting them out is
no easy matter; so, God helping me, |
am going to keep them out after this"