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_- uau..--....-....-D gun-4 wnwunnlo We are looking, said the man. for a maiden who` rides about the country ` on .a bay mare. She is, I believe, your ` daughter, madam. MI:-'__ .-|`_ _-,,1 . on . - -- ----- _.. -5.-u-, -`.4-uu\.nvu My daughterlrfstanimered Mrs. Hil- lard. What can you possibly want of 1 her?!) 7 - I _- wurv ----~ uun.A\V4 ...., Bonn: In. the "meantime the oioers rode up the lane to the Hillard mansion.` care- fully looking for tracks in the dust,` -and one man knocked at the -kitchen `in skimming the cream. door so loudly with his riding Whip that Mrs. Hillard hastily answered the summons, coming out or the cellar, where she had been assisting the maids `(117- __._ I _ -I_2-- ,, 0 Inn ---w- -nIul\al-I00 CVVIILI Jane illard spoke truly when she said she knew the country around, and when she saw that the British were in pursuit of -her she decided on a des- perate move. At a point hidden from the highway she vaulted her liorse over the hedge, turned down the edge at a creek, andby the time her disappear- ance was discovered she was carefully skirting her way through her father s orchard. In a few moments she was gallopinghover the grass at the edge of the driveway and soon arrived at the Hillard homestead. :.---v.- vnnavwvs us; 7 No one was in sight, and'th'e girl hastily sprang from the saddle, opened [the door and, leading her horse into the kitchen,secure1y fastened the great ` bar across the entrance. With great caution she led the mare through the living room, down the wide hall and ` the. length of the state parlor into a 1 little bedroom. She closed every door behind her, and when she took the horse into the sleeping room she quite lled the space between the enormous ` 1.-.: _.__`I 1.1.- '_I_-I n_-,1_ -_.- ..r-._- ... `- "-. u.-V v-vngnavula BE? and the {old fashioned, dlmity draped dressing table. There! she_ whiggered, _unfastening .....-.. ___ ...-c ._.-.-v- "1`here!-she whispered, unfastening the saddle girth. The redcoats won't 1 get us this time, my girl. i T... LI._'...__._L___- ;|_- -132;-..__ _,-,-u, ' appeared!" The men who had regarded the race as simply a joke to frighten the girl now voxved to nd her and take her before the commandant. H'l"l ?.JII ..2.1_ __2 __I -.._- _....- .n...v-.u gun: \.vu.uuu.uua.u|.. _. We ll ride right to her father s_door, and the one who nds her and brings } her before. the otcer of the day shall 1 receive a liberal reward. ?.__ 1-vain 1 lauvanisein "ms? Anmu:."l Lioenud Auctioneer. Ap raiser. Valuator, e1:c.; Credit Sales of .Farm. tack and Implements promptly attended to; Farms sold and bou ht on . GET MY TERMS AND RA1`Es, MON) :3? To LOAN. LATE or 0120, Has purchased the premxses occupted bv Chas. Mc- Guire, just cut or the Victoria` Hotel, and has 0 nod up business in all kinds of Black- amitlung. orseshoeinguctc. All work will be done promptly at the lowest ure. Remember. the place. `GI-:o. Mcbbm % Near Market Square. |V|cl_arty, Filling Your Buclr.et.-If you have not al- ready provxded for vour coal bucket this winter. bet- ter do it at once. The rst of the month will likely- see a decided advance in the price and you will re- gret. when too late, that vou didn't act. We can rovide for your coal necessities and save you money. ou'll appreciate the advantage if you take the trouble to examine into the matter. j - gg ._- _ _____: lI%..- II. II-_. A... oirmcn: 34 3AvmnLn srnnrr, mums. . blemish on him. A! West Lorne, Ontario, Oan., Dec. 14, 1898. DR. B. J. KENDALL C0. Dea.`l.`,SlI'8:-A year ago I had a valuable horse which M got-lame. 1 tool: him to the Veterinary Surxteon who pronounced it dk-cult Spavln and gave me little hope, = although he a plied a sharp blister. This made matters only worse an the horse became so lame that it could not stand up. After trying everything in my power I went to a neighbor and told him about the case. He grave me one.of your books and I studied it carefully and be- ing resolved to do the utmost in favor ofmy beast. went to the nearest drug store and got a. bottle of your Spavin Cure and applied it strictly according to directions. Be- fore the iirst bottle was used I noticed an improvement, and when the seventh bottle was about half used. my horse was completely cured and without leaving a ter ceasing treatment I crave the horse good care and did some light work with him,wish.- ing to see if it had effected a cure.I then started to work the horse hard and to my entire satisfaction he never showed any more lameness through the whole summer. I can recommend Kendall's Spavin Cure not only as an excellent, but as a sure remedy. to an one that it may concern. Yours truly, SAM TRJTTEN. vi -H335 on thefloliogsg.-"'lthl1:b s:' .11.: Aak your druggist for Kendall : Spkuvin Om-e also A Trcntlne the Ilene. the boo tree. or $71/-'*.\w/" Works thousands of cures annually. Endorsed by the best breeders and horsemen .eve1-ywhere. _ Price. 81; II: [or 65. As a liniment for family use it has no equal. Want T.nmn -rinfns-In I1-.. ha. 11 won: Pt Lot 11 in 14th Con. This property in- cludes Miner Point, and has on it a. number 0! beautiful building sites. 030. Part 37 in 2nd Con., 85 acres. SUNNIDALE. Pt E Z, 12 in 10th, W S R, about 85 acres. VESPRA. T Pu W 1} 25 in 6th ()on., about 90 acres. W 3 5 in 6th Con. - Park Lots 3. 4, 5 and 6 on E a} 22in 6th Con., 21 acres. ' ' . Park Lot 6 on 25 in 7th Con., 5 acres. _BVA`B.RIF'r--`A81. WARD. Blake Street 14, 15, 16, With excellent solid 17, Collingwood St., brick Residence, 11 7 and 8. Adjoining rooms, furnace and Collegiate lnstimte other modern con- grounds. ` vemences. Blake Street: N s- Lots 43 and 49. lake Street, S 8 --Lots 37 and 38. ` odrington Street, ' S S--Lots 23, `27, 28_ and pt: 26. , . Amelia Street, I\' and S S-Lots 5, 6, 7. Eugenia Street, S S-Lot 5. l Theresa Street. N S--Lots4. 5, 6, 7. luau-ululu IUIIIUVL, 12 IJ"\LUllIl 3UIl H DIOCK Lot 8. Charles Street, W S-Pt Lot 49. Ehzabeth Street, (Boys Hock) S S-Lot 25. Sanford Street, E S--Parts Lots 21 and 22. Bay Shore-S of John and E of Ellen streets,- 2 blocks of land, about 7 ac. . V SpavIns,IIinEIonos,Splints curbs, and All Forms of Lameness Yield to '1?-.\, 4..------_ -- -- 74* | Bradford St , s S-Lot 11 and pt. Lot 12, with comfortable frame dwelling. Cnmberland`St., N S-Pt. of Lot 26. Jacobs Terrace, 8 S-Lota 7 and 10. Marcus St, E S--Pt Lot 28. BARBIE--CENTRE WABD8. Dnnlp street, s S-Large Brick Building. known as The Moore Block. V I`I-I`2...- Q4.-`-4. B E I .L,, 1:. 1 an .. .n:-u-u on use ncrlo." we nooxn-eo, or addred I. I. J. IEIMLI. GIIPAIIY, EIOSIIIII FALLS. VT. 3'39 _______.______.___.:..__.__._.____.___. mm. Inwu nun omen uums A fun sue 14-ly Lot 12, S S 7;h Stregtgv Lots 41 and 42 in 6th 00:1,, N ottawasnga. ESSA. ' SE 1 `of 24 and S W 1 91' 25 in 8th Con. ' . INNISFIL. * znown as "'1'ne Moore Block. Collier Street, 8 S-Lots 40 and 41. John Street, N 8-Port Lots 5 and 6. BARBIE--Wl8'l` mm. Bradford Stret, W S-Part Lot 3;. L. Buttereld Foundry property. . Bradford Street, E S-Lots 22, 23, 31 and 32. Bradford Street, E S-(Thompson's Block) .111`. 8- V ' - "* -' " 7 omen. 97 Dnnlop-Sm, Barrio. 45-ly At very Low? Pricisg a1`1d'on Easy Terms. FULL MEASURE. STRATHY G. ESTEN, --_-........- -v. -.-nun; now up Lula uv Uqllll West Lorne, "Ontario, Dec. NDALL BABB.IE- SIXTH WARD. COLLIN GWOOD. W. MoLABTYo- Solicitors, &.c. , Barrie. Ian monthly r.John Whymqull will Are a specihltggi and intending-to Inn .ll.lI,i'Yidli`OOlIlItl&1C own phdnm: Q'O:dcrs at 8: ARC: oco `attended to. 35+ 6. R. FORD... P.S.-Duria my absence in the G % 3. 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W0" 3 threaten "ue cry e recolled With 9' Dr H. nd, turning SW be} he stepped Wwarq. .. ' - , "Ah d(1(`fnv ~`-` . The matter is a very urgent one," said Dr. Harrowden, after a pause. I have a request to make of Mlle. Rohane that can only be xnzfde personally. If iou will risk her displeasure and allow me to make my Way to her, [will take all the blame. .I may ay it is a ques- V lion almost oi. life and death." The man, who knew Dr. `Harrowden as one whose reputation, even in a vil- l 1388 practice, -gave weight to his words. iielded andftelling him that mademol- v selle had taken the path toward the Wise. led him through the conserva- lri' and directed him to the shortest way. . . , He, came so suddenly upon the little clearing W-here Evangeline was that neither she nor her companion perceiv- ed him. She was standing up, sain- zular look on her beautifulface, which Was bereft of its usual color, and both hei` hands were stretched out before her as though to ward on? something that she dreaded and that yet tascl-` hated her. His `fe. a dark eyed, brown skinned [ma _ o. were clamoring for tickets. Fabulous prices had been paid even for standing room, and report` said the diva. having spared no pains {or expense `to make the occasion a success, was about -to eclipse herself in `anew part,-specially written and com-. posed for her, in an operatic adaptation of Othello. I am afraid she isnnable to see any one this morning," said the butler; she is resting" for tonight. ` Dr. Harrovxdcn knit his brows In per- plexity. He remembered that the sing- er had gene_rously offered to throw opnn her castle to the public on that, night and to, givethe first entertain- ment in her new theater for the benet ota fund for wounded soldiers. h All Ll... -_ \v-`- -v-- -- It was :1t,th1sVri1Ho_rVr1vnt that a visitor who had driven up to the castle in a Zdogcart descended and asked for Mlle. Rohan. W(:V: . she asauntered down the wind- ing pathway that led from herecastle terrace to thevcopse beneath. V , A man. following her with hesitating steps; as though he feared a repulse it. he presented himself too suddenly, took courage to approach when -the trees veiled them from the castle Windows, and, though she made him welcome by neither word nor sign, walked at her side until the whim seized her to seat herself on a bank and search for the desuitory owers that were beginning to peep here and there._ i 1; _...... -1. 4L1... ...........-...L J.I.-4. _ _l._AL__, of guru. V. r""' we particular world in which she moved and `breathed and had her being held little but the surface knowledge that such things existed, for fate had ` mored Evangeline and, not content with bestowing on her beauty :0! per. son and mind, had dowered her with me great gift of song in its divine per- fection. ' _ _..--..4.......)l .14...- 41... ._.!_.1 Q an Unplvlnvbnavaaum vv aye . U ."oyoVoVOVO ovovovovovovg Wag springtime =and noonday. end we soft breath of the year seemed la- den with fragrant `promises of bloom ` . --:,... while over the woods was .aen WW """ " ` wd Mung 3 fairyllke mantle of green. on such a day and in such a scene as this Evangeline Rohan feit as though the world -shofd hold __no`1:hing of strife or pain or ugliness; indeed. ,_..u....Inn mnrl in urhinh aha C010;-, while over the woods was- :3 ,,,,, o.o.og.o.o;o;o4o. IHE Ml}Nf_8_S [IF WE. How 3 Physician `Saved. a. Life In `Unprofessional Way. ,T rd. } 89. `at degpairing hearts -is wrung the cry; g when ye, forever P333318 55 ! . ` 70' _.chu-lotte Elizabeth wens In Outlook. the useless hands no raised on high; 1:11; But Smiling. it 'Is a long time lrOr'n:W 59911 YOU. which speaks aitalitvy hgalm though" not for my 1' h~0'De?Ut you are coming to- `tki1;f(t1I e ,z1s1 me to the castle )7. he answered. quietly,` tInw...u, then], HIV! I luv vuu nu vv tut!` V"" . ., 1 V Vmtiutihildmn and yet doomed to lee! ` " thee! Dear eyes upon me gm; W7 T eyes that slow with `hunger cute. M. God, a father to thee prays! v k only 10 WOTR, 0! brain, V T0.":' O, brow, with labor : toil and stain. I `,`_`u':,keg has his joy to: every pain. 1 .. ,_-I-.... 1.-nrln aha UI'IAA nu A cav roan . '3 me work! To thee "buy millions pass me by; ~ . - ' we no need for such 1: I. Mite but thou no need ow 0 to ihem, have I no worth in 5:13,`); cable! ,1, 0, my children to 5. . listen lorever puumug U . Well; ouuodk. - `ab Why -Sumo;-Int: Do. Oh, James. here's an Iccount qt % a linen who laldve eggs in one day." -mii unncu`-A- AL . :3... _'.-4I.J..I_.. _I.-'..1>' v uuoau I-Ivw Va ll-I VIIV IIEJI maybe gm-,wu 3 etting_ghei:1_d with her wok Io.-she could _tako5 a Va-_ QALI.gg I. ` 8'0 `loin It OI. - you over git` to like a day om? _ - leeond Oqc; . . . 3 :"l`ain.hdl.`z`-`-4 ..,..I~: 2., Mz~.-"a4 -2.-: s '~ -iv` an that eat for And still," said Eva, it is to you I owe my life. You risked yours for mine. Oh, tell me how to thank you!" I dare ask nothing," he said, since ` I dare not as}; too_ much." ` ~ And they were both silent. \ But in their silence` a hope and a promise lay. And there are some who say that the most beautiful singer of V the day will exercise the prerogative ` that her pre-eminence gives to her and /will make a romantic _ma'rriage entire-' ly for her.-Pe_nny--Pictorial` Iaguine. `via unovslu Uocuuw u- - -0 vv-- -'----V v . The thanks are due really to your- self," he said gently. Your kindness in singing to that poor little child was the cause of your preservation. I went to` see her that evening and found her . just awakened from a strange dream of you, which had left the impression on her mind that you were in danger. `The beautiful lady with the angel's voice, she called you. She would not be comforted until I promised to go up to the castle and assure myself that no ' harm threatened you. Her. persistence + gave me a touch of anxiety, and it i came to me with a sort of intuition as I watched the countthat he was mad. I felt sure he meant mischief. It seems` almost as ifthe child hadsecond sight; but these coincidences do occur some-_ times." _ . ' = . I How can I ever thank you enough?" she said to Dr. Harrowden when, after many days of uttering from -the count s stiletto wound,. he came.` at her request to see her.` It was a mira- cle that you should have saved me as you did. A moment longer, and it" would have been ` too late. How did you guess that his acting was reality -2" IUIQL- LI.-_I__ A_. J... .-`II-n L- -any-- Wondering exciamations broke out on all sides. What had happened? Had the count really attempted Eva's life? How had the doctor been aware of her danger? and a thousand other ques- tions and surmises. Later`, when Eva, very weak and ill, had recovered con- sciousness, she told the story of the 'count s strange, wild love for her, an ` infatuation which had seized him when p they first met in the opera house at ` Milan, of her inability to shake off the inuence which he exercised over her in spite of her dread and dislike of him. of his appearance at theoastle when she was arranging the cast of Othel- lo." and imperious demand to be al-_ slowed to remain there and to play the title role. A 4. A Q 4 ; Dr. Haowden bent and laid his ear % toher lips and heart. ' ' 151.. 1.. __1_ .'I__'.1|I I__ __o,-n u a .- Eva.v_l;y there lnsensibieg with the vmarks on her white 'neck where jthe count s ngers had gone near to suffo- cating her. - 'r\.. rr_._____.1-_ 1...; __.sn c--- - - vv --- She-.1? 1'1-c-1-1:. he said briey. Carry her to her room. I will attend to"her. v-`a-an-not Dr. Harrowden, whose taintness was only temporary, had risen already and, disregarding the help offered him, hur- ried to the couch and raised the cushions. C U IQSCJOUIJWI " There was the flash or a 1rnlfe,_an exglamatlon from Dr. Harrowden. and then, as he dropped, stabbed in the shoulder, 9. dozen hands were on the count, and, though he fought with the limitless strength of a madman. he was overpowered at last by numbers and carried off the stage, bound nd helpless. ' 'l\_ 7Y____A:H~~ - ' ` ` won V0-I6 VUIJENGI In the desperate struggle that-ensued. momentary as zlt was , before the para- lyzed onlookers rushed to separate the combatants, no one noticed that Eva herself had -not moved and lay still under the cushions. 1 IIII. _..- ~--- ' ` ----: vvv \cI-I-`File In the excitement of the scene no one had noticed the sudden arrival in the hall or Dr. Harrowden. who, pale`.-and breathless,.stood watching the descent of the -curtain, until, apparently over- powered by impulse. he ran up the hall. leaped -up to the stage and. springing across the to-otlights, threw himself upon the count. 'I'_ .LI_ - 5| 7 V V - ._._ --_..._._...... aulu pus u.'u,y1aI vwxcuy in every feature of his face, in every movement of his tense, nervouseiingers. V There was silence, intense, ` dead si- \ lence, for-an instant as Eva's last note i died away, and then, as she `covered her eyes with -her hands, the count. with one swift step, was at her ide, pressing with ruthless hands the cush- ion on her upturned face, and the cur- tain `began slowly to descend on the death scene. An electric thrill ran through the au- dience, the horror and despair of the tragedy before them seemed suddenly real `and tangible, the scream, stran- gled in its birth, that came from the beautiful singer seemed an appeal -to them for help. and then` an amazing. thing occurred. 'r.. 4|..- __.--A A - - '- ..--vu vv uva vuuuv. It was -the moment of `her crowning triumph. the moment when De'sdemo- na. realizing fn I-ho full 1.... .a ..... __ : .._`.__.,._,.v ..u. uuvsucuu vvueu .IJ8BUEII10' na, realizing` to the full her danger and t the inexible purpose of Othello, trans- tormed by, jealousy into a murderer. V i ceases to pleadforiher lite and instead proudly and passionately declares her innocence. ' Count Devas, the Italian singer who had already won universal applause for his wonderful rendering of` Othello, It was hours since lgleval had ._charmdf; away the shadow; of death. i.'rom._tl;'e vlIl'a'"ge 'ho`mje ,`- and she. was `holdlngb. gre'titf *l11"|_ se'rnljly hushed and spellbound. while 'hje1*.iv oice,' no longer softened ~ and; subdued, rang with all its glorious power through the large opera hall which she had lately } added to her castle. _ _ A_ . TI: -...._ LI-- --- irno had `conie n's17vr tq her pry- uwuvpn vv V5931.-o._u o-o-av-nun a-.-escape-mp, great wa8*the11"'.`Iu1'prlse to dlsc`ov- er; thatphe Ira! not. only, beyopd; their "i:f.?eB}3Ynf;7&w o.yer_t_he road to the point bpyopd 3-begd where they ex'pec`te,,(1`}t4oi aptunfilitress, Hillard, -....1s-.....' .`/`_"a|.I_...n1a.'."'.'.`|.1..:I'`iL...tI...' ' `. .n.. - 1.- I.ii;..~.`... * avg y- ----=-o-- V: Jane Hillard was a brave girl, but her heart sank as she thought of the important letter lntrusted to her, all that it meant to the Continental army lfit were discovered and what would be her probable fate if she were made a prisoner of war. She put the "spurs to her horse, and then- began a ride 1 which was_ `an important one for the cause-tot liberty. dOn_ they went; the -girl urging the mate over the? uneven road, -well knowing that one misstep meant -certain capture and probable death,whlle the redcoats followed with "wonderful pe ed;* A an-Iv- --...--..-_c....on ...a..'.a ......' cum` vvv ucg-Lu: uyu-tau. 6 ` ` `We `are gaming! cried one. I'll wager that at the next turn or the road wg__s11m"catch whet." ' i _,___ go, _ __--_I .l._' uotion of innitely V -v vvu van Aug V! II] LICLCO That is well, . her companion an- swered. `I am`trust_ing you with a most. important message which `must be in the hands of General Washington within 12 hours. If it is discovered, it means death to me and confusion to our troops. You are `in great danger carrying it." And he hesitated a mo- ment before placing in her bands, which were outstretched eagerly, a neatly corded packet. But I see no other way, he added, and, handing it to the girl, he was soon out of sight. Tuna v;'Inn-uni `Ian -....-..I....... ...-....._ _.- up-v u-w 5---, --v ~ -avvon val: \II- IUIBLIDI ` Jane placed the precious message 1 within her riding cap and had gone > but a short distance when, on looking over her shoulder, great was her con- sternation to discover in the distance a partyot English oicers. ` 7-4.. 11 lII.....I .-.1... .. I......._- ..:..I` I.--A. -_.. -.----. -vnvu \`uLwnlJo ` ' No one knows or it," the girl re- plied, and I am sure I have not been noticed on my way here. uf'I'1k-A. L`. ._..n n I_-_. __-_,,,, I Good day, sir, she answered quick-; 3 1y. I am glad I have not kept you waiting, though, she added, I came near not heir : here at all. This day of `all others my mother objected to_ my riding. The country is lled with soldier, and she was afraid harm might come to me. . ' HI\_._. __I, _ 4 .. . .- --- _:B.(;e;sul;e~ of this meting? the man asked quickly. ' -K7,. ;\'|A I-........... .3 11.9: 41-- ,.o n ' .-"-uv-.u--- IA. Iosalsto Good "d, Mistress Hillard. You are prompt In keeping an appoint- ment. . Jane rode along the smooth highway-. every. now. and then looking over her shoulder to see whether any` had no- ticed her durlng_her "swift trip. And at last, when. she came to a. large clump of elder bushes, she relned _ln the .mar`e,- raled herself `in the saddle and gazed in all directions. Seelngno one, she gave three short whistles, swhlch were at once answered. She then started the horse and in a moment had reached a thick underbrush a few l rods 01! - the public road. A young man came forward, raised his cap re- spectfully and said: ' ll~`1--.`I -1-- -Why, mother, laughed the girl as she sprang into the saddle, I know every inch of the ground -as well as I 3 know our own dooryard. And what ` can happen to me? There is no horse so eet as mine, and I promise to take good care of myself. And, giving the mare a touch with her whip, she went ying down the driveway toward the public road. ' .. W- ...-., -35: v I like not the.'tho1'1gh_t- of your going so `far from home alone when the coun- try round is Infested with British sol-, ydiers. r -90 I-Q-I VOID XIIILIIO 1 ft is neither prudent nor womanly, I replied another, and if I can once get eight `of her I ll give the damsel such a scare that she ll be glad to stay at home with her spinning. Iona IT3IInun1 .. 1......-4.:.n--I -14.! .- -- _.v--- vvnuao Alva. Dyllllllso Jane Hillard, _a beautiful gi1'l-_o1.'_15, was standing at her horse's side, pat- ting its glossy neck, while her mother was saying: * CPI I!I__ .._A_ ;I, ,'-I - O - - vvvuv u--no V- 5:51-A-|IJ\alI. Perhaps, a fellow oicer returned, you would not enjoy the capture of the young daughter of the household, who, it is said, is. afraid of nothing this side of the sea. It is said that she ` isone of the most yexpert horsewomen 1 in the colonies and is out scouring the country over at daybreak and does not return tilldark. (`TL 1.. _, V I should like nothing better," an English omcer was saying, than to capture one of that family, march him to headquarters and make him g1ve an account of himself. 1115.,` During the Revolutionary War many deeds of valor were performed by peo- % ple. whose names have never -been heard of by the present generation, but whose `daring acts did much to. foster the cause at liberty. The Hil- lards were a well known family .in the vicinity of Philadelphia, and while they had `never been discovered in di- ;rect communication with the Conti- ` nental army it was tnirly understood among the British. troops that they were using their inuence to aid the colonists. an guucai IJEII5 `CHIC only Know. Whate er of life that`: sweet; A dainty blossom,` pink and white. Capricious has -a fairy sprite That couldnot live without sunlight And careleaalove would blight. `Ti! and to think that year: may eet And, bring a woman's dower ; To stills-those` happy. dancing feet Withsorrowh heavy power, " But love that watched the blossom are Will-surely `keep the ripe fruit fair And `teach the` woman's heart to bear What er may come of care. -Jllary Devereux in Boston Transcript .. uuquc uuwn mar ureezeu whirl To lost in sunshine bright-. V Llittle girl with Witching eyes 'l`hat`umile like `sunny summer skies Upon whole blue no clouds arise . And in them mischietliel. A happy heart that singing goes To mate with dancing feet, A guileleu heart that only know! WhIlta m' M fhn n IIIVnl|`l 1 at whinome little rlrl `A Whose dancing feet are light A thistle down that breezes whirl To oat in nlnnhlnn 1....-..x.; % AILEEN. no-V -uvnv 7"e-Why, '1 thought he had an ei- ceptllonally poor vo1ce`!`_ V fil -'-~lJ.:R.....lL I_.I'_`....-1"_A' 0- ..g___ , n.-,_ vv`u..w-v-u- -' rvvn vvouvo mi--0j.1,"1t_'isn't, his vpjice I envy; m % f` 1 V ' 1 - Gama: t tyne tracts. He--How I envy that man -whojuyst gang the solo! ' ' ` . ` .` ` i'- .mn.- 1-rvu._ 1.14--'__ __,--. . . - J `V-. an: no, ucnng, paxu LLIU Leucuer. Yes," replied the lad; I tells. them there ain't much you .don t see wld ` them putty black eyes or yourn.., The Native Blarney. ` Speaking of the soft answer which turns away wrath, the Muscotah Rec- ord notes that a little Irish boy In the % local -school was recently reproyed by * his teacher for some misdoing. I saw you do it, Jerry," said the teacher. vng , n-\`I;.4I LL- VI_J. 14' A on as V. vo % _'I can't rob that house," he said. It reminds me of home." He went down stairs without a Word, ; but he didn't take off his boots. In- Jstead he went straight out into `the night again. and the`Ipal" who was `waiting for him saw a tear glisten in -V -.- \ can 3.1- If you don't take off your boots when you come into this house, it said, there's going to be trouble, and a whole lot 012 it. Here it's been rain- , ing for three hours, and_you dare to ` tramp over my carpets with your mud- dy boots on. Go down stairs and, take them oir this `minute? . `'1 . ._-.-A- '-i- ' ..___ -v `an-uwvtso The sound of. a woman's voiceoated to his ears. _ r-I~e'had just reached the door of [the bedroom when he heard some one mov- ing in the bed as it about to get up, and he paused. * ' TEL- ..------`I -1` - ` ` " Cantht a. 'l`u-tzur. - The burglar had entered the vhous `as quietly as possible, but his shoes 1 were not padded, and they made some noise; raped 1' three for no _-..- ---uu V.aI vv annulus LUB- _w!l."lze Hillarduz nanslon'is yet standing, and in the best bedroom and on the threshold of the state parlorare still to be seen the hoof marks of the faith- ful horse that carried the messenger when Jane Hillard risked so much for the cause of liberty.-Troy Northern" Budget. uu 5-yuan -I l\oIv\Il.y I Several months afterward General Washington took dinner with the H11- lard'fami1y, making the journey out of Philadelphia to personally thank the young girl who had risked so much for the cause so dear to her heart, her astonished family then hearing of it for the rst time. The commander in chief of the army also wrote Jane Hil- lard a letter, which he signed, Your ; faithful friend, G. Washington. TBA `l:n'Ih....: ...-.....l..._ 1.. _'.1_ -1," I- , Late that night, when all the house- hold was asleep, :1 little gure stole out and in a few seconds placed in the hands` `of the Waiting messenger a `packet, which was in the possession ; of General Washington before dawn. And that day the Continental army ga ned a great victory. V I Qvvnunr` nu...-.A.I_.. _AA.--_____ ,, 1 In - -.- u-Iv \4VAuAlJ\4lJLLI (IL 1.11. ':[:here Was great constemhtion in the household when Jane led her horse `from out the best bedroom, and told the story of her ight and her manner ; of escape. 'I _L- L'I__A_ __1_.n . c an .- I will also `promise you," returned ` eMrs.' Hillard, that hereafter she shall do her riding on her own estate, and I pledge you my honor that she has not nor shall she hold any communication with the Continental army. ""1-anon. -an- .........4. ....__.A.__..._Ln,.. 1-, :- -- v--J `.n\rI.n.l Well, madam, said the rst peak- 3 er, if you will assure me that she is % doing no mischief and promise me that she holds no communication with the. Continentals, we will bid you good afternoon." ' ' -- ....v.... woman.- `"`7.She left thevgouse an hour ago, was the reply, and I expect her home at any momen. . . `KTY7_II , , .._.c-.. -V ....v \ \a--uannuanauiltl can-a.uIJo ` Why, sirs, cried the mother, you are greatly `mistaken. Jane is but 8,! child, and she knows" noemore of the ! Ways of War than yonder lamb. \ N`l'!`...._. _..---. __1_ __._ -1. - .n - A-- vvu-IJI) UL nus. Luau _yUuut:J.' uuuu. Know yo1i'\ where she `is at present? `one of them asked. (`run I T We believe, iwent`-on the oicer, that she is carrying treasonable mes- sages to the Continental army. TKYI-.-u ...l.... M ....:...a 4.1.- ___,LL -7