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. n 1 saw a small box mar the waters *?. rtU,l l,Pou reac,lin£ St’ foului that Tcontaiued a few crackers well pre- from water, that had come hore from'the wagon. Further on 1 found various articles belonging to the load. The crackers were very accepta ble to me as 1 was nearly famished with my long feasting. After partak ing of plenty, and washing them down nltli a drink from the river, I knealed ipon the bank, and with scalding tears .(reaming from my eyes, lifted my voice to G od : a window; and 1 could hear some one and some left. Guess soireone is com MISCELLANEOUS. walking softly about as if desirous of in cause 1 hear old Betsy howling making no noise. As I lay there li ving (referring to his hound), so I'll go and to collect my thoughts, the roln> that see." served as a door was gently pushed Silas had not been absent long when aside, and 1 saw a pair of the kindest (hna came in and sat down by my side. Have a Few looking eyes and the roughest looking “ My dear child," said I, "your his man, that I ever beheld in my life. tory iscomplete; the story is well told, Seeing that I was awake, a bright and a “child ot sorrow" you certainly smile illumined his honest face, and are. 1 leave early on the morrow and blushing like a great awkward school 1 want to give you my address, and boy, he said: should you ever need a friend call on “Goon morniu’ lady. I’m glad to see me. I may never see you again nor you open your pretty eyes. Don't be may not have another chance to say That they will afraid of old Silas the hunter. My old good bye. You need no advice, at least HER PRAYER l * Almighthy and ever watchful Father, woman went out to get some fish for not from me, and therefore 1 say to you your breakfast. You are with friends to Thee I turned in this dark hour, My and as soon as you are wide-a-wake now that some time 1 may publish this VERY LOW. history as well as I can remember, if forroics are heart/ and weigh me down. you can come into this room, and the They also have a SMALL LOT of you will give your consent.” UtUece nte, High Anointed, from a load old woman will get you some break “Mr. Alwald," said Orna. “I give you Hardware, Tinware, Etc., Etc., to oppressive that death would be a wel- fast. 1 must be oft now to look after the history of my life to do with as you That will also he Bold tome release. Merciful Father, thou hast our traps; so don’t be afraid, no one may think best. For your proffers ot will hurt you while old Silas is around,’’ Low for Cash. tttn Jit to take from me the loving affec and ducking his head in attempt to bow, kindness 1 thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I will pray God to they have a few tion of father and mother, ft was Thy he turned and left the room. watch over and bless you on this long I was glad to know that 1 was among journey that you are about to make, PLOWS, HARROW*, till, 0 Lord; let it be done. The river friends. As 1 lay there, 1 heard some and should we ever meet again, 1 of death has taken from me all that was NEEDKRM And one enter the room adjoining, and soon shall avail myself of your kindness. precious. Father in heaven in Thy ex there appeared at the doorway a woman ■KK W AGO1K» Kind friend I wish you God speed on alted power look down on a friendless of about 45 years of age, exceedingly your journey home. That will be aold orphan girl with pity, and guide my plain, but with an honest face. As • ♦ • • • Low for Caslx. wandering, weary soul to a safe refuge. soon as she saw I was awake she came “Is that all choroused the girls who promptly to my side and putting her had for once been attentive listeners to When yon want anything in that line you Have mercy Thou Great Jehovah upon arms around me placed a kiss upon my will consult your own interest ae well aa the unprepared souls that hare been cheek. This act caused me to let loose my nousenes. Is that all?" said pretty ours to call and see ns. We think we can suit May. you. Try it. A. H. A O O. HUDSON. launch into the silent world. Subservant the flood-gates of tear-land. "Yes girls that’s all save that 1 left “ Tut, tut, my blessed one; don’t cry. the next morning early and did not see to Thy will, O Lord, Amen. Noone shall harm you, not a hair of Orna. 1 had a terrible trip over those * ♦ ♦ your head. Tell aunt B'lindy all your What should I do? Thinking my trouble and how you came to this ranch lonely mountains and met with many TIME IS MONEY! safest plan would be to follow the or station. Cheer up, my dear one,” hardships—I have often wondered what became of Orna, and how her life windings of the river, 1 immediately and the kind old lady placed her hard, started forth. All day long I followed rough bauds on my head and petted turned out. I made diligent search some years later, but could not find its serpentine windings, and as night me as one would a child. SAVE fall drew near, I had seen no signs of “Mrs. B'lindy," I said not knowing the slightest clue. Now, girls, remember your promise civilization, but noticed that I was what else to call her. 1 thank you so gradually nearing the mountains. As much for your generous affection, and to let me alone if 1 would tell you a Time and Money by the shades of evening were falling fast' leaniug my head on her shoulder, ‘woman’s story'." I espied a clump of small cedars, that told the whole story from the time A firm doing business in Jackson, calling at furnished good shelter, under whose I had left my home in Mexico. friendly branches, Orna, the lonely or “Poor, dear child. What a load of California, went through last week, phan laid down to rest. It was the sorrow. 1 have often thought my lot a busted on a foot race. I’hey frankly F. W. REDMONDS. first sweet sleep for forty-eight hours. hard one, but compared to what yours confess inability to continue in trade, In the morning I awoke stiff and has been, mine is far preferable. But notify creditors, and are willing to cold. Walking to the river 1 washed what do you wish to do and where do turn over their stock to creditors. my face and swollen feet, and eating you want to go. Have you any friends THE When the more pressing work is three of the twelve crackers that still or relatives?” over, give horses a good run on grass, remained, proceeded on my way. I answered no, 1 have no one to turn and give grain enough to keep them Goods are going' oft* Every step brought me nearer the to for aid but a pious Father in Mexico. in good heart. Brooding mares ami woods and soon I was able to find wild If 1 could get a letter to him he would young stock must I m * brought into LIKE HOT berries which I greedily ate. About help me. CAKES. noon 1 sat down to rest for an hour. “I)o not worry about your future. good heart for going well through the What wonderous scenes Nature had ar Silas and I will look out for yon and winter. ranged here. Her handiwork was dis in tin* spring we will send you to \ er- A nest of bumble bees, in a big clov played in the vast forest trees that mont, whew I have an old maid sister er field is worth $20 to the owner, for And Time rose straight up in the air two hundred who will gladly give you a good home these insects are the chief agents in feet. Continuing my journey, I soon for my sake. Try and forget the past, reached a small stream branching otit ami Silasand I will do all we can to fertilizing the blossoms, thereby in for Bargains is short suring a heavy crop of seed. In Aus from the main river. Believing that it aid you. might be best for me to take this, I • • * • « • • tralia there were no bumble bee« of our kind, and they could not raise turned and followed its river road. And this was the end of the MSN. So I had walked perhaps two or three earnestly had I Jterused this well writ clover seed there untill they imported CALL TO-DAY, miles when 1 saw in the distance a log some bumble bees. ten narrative that I hail not noticed cabin, a stockade and several horses. how fast the time had passed away and The schools of the country, although For n<» man knoweth What a vision to a poor girl that had was only aroused from my reverie to braved every danger. But was there find that it was mid-day and by Silas inferior to graded town and city schools, turn out abler men and not greater danger here. Tired nature WHAT coming in and saying : women ; ami while the city-bred are, could endure its pilgrimage no longer. “Soyoil think you will leave early as a rule, not much heard of in later I felt that, come what may, I must in the morning, do you?” Comes to-morrow. seek aid or perish in the attempt. I “Yes, 1 must get away early," 1 re life, the once country boys, who wore walked boldly up to the door and plain clothes, hail few books, but stud knocked. There was no response. I plied. F. W. REDMOND. “I should like you to see B’lindy fore ied them throughout, and who were tried the door, and found that it read you go, ’cause she could tell you a heap trained to labor and to wait, are al ily yielded to my touch. 1 pushed it about Oruy, but she’s gone over to •pen and walked in. The cabin con the settlement and won’t be back till ways the leaders of thought. It is rather a significant fact that ST. (’HARLEM HOTEL, tained two rooms, and there were fresh to morrer. What do you think of that coals still in rhe wide fire place. poor girls story. She told me she had after all the excitement caumsl by the r. MULTWER, Prwp., Looking around I was firmly impress Taylor campaign, the vote in Tenn let you read it!” ed that the cabin was inhabited by a Corner Third and B «treat«, I turned to Silas and said: “Do you essee was <|uite small. I his is to be white family. Looking into the next intend to »end her to Vermont, and explained either by the supposition yiOMIRUWlLLK • - OHrn«N rooui I espied a tempting pile of furs have yon the means to do so ?" that the Tennesseeans took the frater New boose! New furniture! Unaurpaaaed that composed a couch. The sight was “Yes, stranger; B'lindy aud I are go nal candidate« for an uncorked min In the oountry Rate«—11 to $2 per day aa- oording to room. Mingle meela 2ft oents. »inviting that I sat down on them to ing to do it sure. I have got some 2fi to .V) oents aooording to room. r**t and almost immediately fell asleep. money laid away and I will have sev strel troupe, or that they were unable Lodging. Board and Ixxiging, $4 to $•, per week. Tww Io fiddle the crowds to the polls on How long I slept I know not, but eral hundred more by spring when I Fine Sample Rooms for oommereial men. Give me a m H and aee for yourself. *hen I awoke the sun was shining in election day. M the narrow appartnre that served as Hell my furs, SO that will be enough • -— _ - —- — i —we A. H. & 0. 0. HODSON S tas SELL FOR CASH