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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-11-03, Page 3TNt CLINTON N NOT MALA.$OldQIX DAY . the travellers started' ,on their trip 1:o "Vinton y'n that Bl ii 'Mhos ain't` the "'melanoboly days," Pe matter what •the y sayI There's more geed tun ie. ail• the vgays thane beers there Many .N day; The eraokin' of the' teamater'e whip, the sbQutip' of a box • Aa the apples Wine a-tnesblin' down. that's joy for you—big joy! .These siutthe "melancholy days" --there's lots o'fee in Bight-- 'trhe cool and brach:' wornin'e, en' the big oak fires at eight; The hounds upon ,the rabhit'e trail,, the wild doves ee the wing; The "laiden with the red lips, an' the lover with the ring, These ain't the "melancholy deye"—not much! They're full 0' life, An' you're thankful, for your sweetheart, an' you praise God for your wife! An' then, on general principles—in view of what He's given'— You shout it hallelujah for the privilege of livin'! • POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE. The Race Question is unsettled. But it ie settled that Hood's Sarsaparilla leayds all remedies. '. Disease marches through all laude. But .good health blesses all who take Hood's Sarsaparilla. Dyspepsia is afoe of the human race. But Hood's arsaparilla puts it to Sight. Scrofula is one of the most terrible of diseases. • But Hood's Sarsaparilla expels it from the system. The people of this day, like Job, suffer from boils. Bat Hood's Sarsaparilla is a sovereign remedy for them. Catarrh is one of the most disagreeable disorders.. Bnt Hood's Sarsaparilla is sure to relieve and Dare it. Rheumatism ranks the systemlike a thumb screw. But it retreats before the power of Hoods Sarsaparilla. Lose of appetite leads to melancholia. But Hood's Sarsaparilla makes the plain- est repast tickle the palate. Life is short and time is fleeting, but Hood's Sarsaparilla will bless humanity as the cisr roll on. BETTINE BY KATHARINE LEE. Miss Preston was trying to brush her mother's hair, and making sad work of it, for she was so vexed; and some of her anger, half -unconsciously, She wasexpending on the brushing of the soft, silvery tresses -beneath her hands. In answer to her mother's gentle remonstrance, she said, impatiently: "You should not have let Elsie go, then. Some one else • might have tak- en care efher brother, if he is ill. You know we are to ' start for Newport early to -morrow, and there is all the packing yet to be done, and no time ttoo find a new maid. What are we to i Just then there came a timid rap at the door, and a young girl entered, carrying a great basket of snowy linen. "Here is Bettine," said Mrs Preston, with a kindly nod toward the girl; "perhap,s she could help with the pack- ing. But you should not have carried that heavy basket, child. Where is Mrs Gleason?" "She was too busy to come out," answered -the -girl, "who, Itideed;'iooked" faint and tired. Her voice was sweet and refined, with a pretty foreign ac- cent; and though she was most plainly dressed, there was about her that in- definable air which marks the lady al- ways. And yet she was but a poor orphan, the assistant of a laundress, and had herself ironed some of the dainty linen which she had just brought home. Mrs' Preston knew, something off her history, how her mother, lett a widow, when Bettine was scarcely ten years old, had ,cpWe . froms, her home in France to NeivYbrir, believing tis poor people believe the world over, that in this great, free land there is a fortune for all who seek it. And for a time fortune had been kind; she had found good paying employment; and Bettine had been well educated, and brought up "like a lady," said the mother, whose pride was all for her child. But sickness had come, and at last Bettine was left motherless, and absolutely penniless, in the poor home which they had been obliged to move even during Mrs Prerol s last illness. For six months. having tried in vain to obtain employment, the poor girl -had been forced to earn her home by help- ingthe mistress of the house, who was a aundress. It teas hard ' work, but Bettine was brave and patient. "It is the work God sends me to do in the present," she would say to her- self, when hope grew faint. "Perhaps he has something better in store for me when I shall deserve it," And the 'something better' was com- ing, as it comes to all who have faith and patience to work and. wait. "VVhat can Bettine know about packing?" said -Miss -Preston in answer to her mother's remark, with a half scornful look at the girl, which said plainly: "She can have had no exper- ience in that." "Perhaps you think she could dress your hair as well," she added un- graciously. "Indeed, I can, if you will but let nee try," said Bettine. And as Mrs Preston gave a smiling consent she took the brush, and with quick, deft fingers, and a touch so soft as to be almost unfelt,' she arranged the lovely, silveryYhair so well that Miss Preston exclaimed: "Why, mother, she has done your hair better than Elsie herself." "And far more gently," said Mrs Preston. Then, inspired suddenly with an idea not wholly unselfish, but, in part, a wish to help the shy, dark -eyed girl, whose life was so hard and dreary, she said:,. "Would you like to live here and be my maid, Bettine?" "'Oh, if I only might!" exclaimed Bet - tine clasping her hands in an ecstacy of delight. "Come and help me," said Miss Pres- ton, who had quite recovered her ami- ability at the unexpected solution of her difficulties. "Mother will arrange it with Mrs Gleason. She always�has her awn way about things. No one says 'No' to you, Dei they, Mother?" Mrs Preston justified her daughter's confidence in her power. of arranging ritattere; for on the nett day, when Newport, Bettine went with the And when, shortly,' Miss Brenton jo ed a party�of friends. in .an.exeursion to the A,dironthteke shealmost ?none than ailed the daughter's place in her Iov- ing care to the dear lady who had made her life ,so bright. Mrs Preston did not mean, intention- ally to deceive people as to Bettine's relation to her, .but, seeing the two so constantly`together, and the apparent love between them, certainly no one would have believed. thein mistress and maid, • f"Clairol, 1 wet. such a charming girl this rnarning,"said young Mrs Vinton, one day, to her bachelor brother, Car-• rel Dayre, ""Where," he asked, carelessly,, for he was used to his sister's raptures about ,used girls," and obstinate- ly indifferent bstinate-ly'indifferent to the fact that in each newly discovered charmer she saw a possible wife for him. "In the breakers," answered 'Mrs Vinton, pleased at even this faint a{p- pearance of interest on her brother's pat t. "She must have been cnarming, in- deed, if under such circumstances—" he began. "She was," interrupted his sister, eagerly. "Her hair loosened from its net, and fell like agreat glassy veil over her. And her feet were as white and soft and dimpled as rayFlossie's." "Yes, she's pretty,"said Flossie, who' had been listening. "Her cheeks are red, like roses, and her name is Bet - tine, and she knows lovely stories, and she sang such a lovely French song." "All in the waves?" asked her uncle teasingly. "No, on the sands afterward," said Flossie, with a charming little pout. "And she's going to teach me to swim to -morrow morning." "She is here with Mrs Preston, who, people say, is very rich. Perhaps she is her heiress, Carrol" said Mrs Vin- ton, who was a little bit mercenary— not for herself, but for her brother. If he could only marry a rich wife, it would be such a help to him in his pro- fession. He would no longer be a 'poor doctor.' But then, he had such queer ideas of independence. He would not even let her, his rich sister, help him; and ,if she pretended to be ill and need his services, he would not take a fee. But Bettine was so charm- ing. Perhaps he could not help loving her, even if she were rich. That afternoon they met Mrs Pres- ton driving; beside her Bettine, her dark eyes shining, her aear;etlips part- ed in a happy smile. "She is charming, . indeed," owned Carrol Dayre in his own heart. But deep in that heart he had regis- tered a vow never to "marry for mo- ney," never to woo an heiress. And accepting Mrs Vinton's belief that Bettine must be rich, he tried to put away all thoughts of her. But all day long those dark, lovely eyes haunted him; and the bright happy face follows ed him even into his dreams. "Coupe and see my pretty lady," ommanded Flossie, the next morn - ng, as she met her uncle in the hall of �a ahg n # 1 s e was n u, A CTT rI$rnTr, r ns j�pretty lady' to come and ell ]ser. W m.. high fee , a kept ca ling for the i h Quid not Bettine•colne at once? "Go, my dear," said Mrs Preston, to whom Bettine showed thu note. "Qo, and stay as long as they need you," So. Bettine. went. For an hour or two she thought.ButFlossie had hit her head against a stone in falling, and the blow together with the fright, 'bree ht on en attack of brain fever whioh for days threatened her life, lora Vinton, too, fell. ill front anx.,iety; and Bettine begged perruission to stay" where she wan so sorely needed Day and night, patient, gentle, un- tiring, she watched beside mother and child, in every way aiding Dr. Dayre, who, with all his skill, battled for the two lives so dear to him. And each seeing that which was good and noble in the other, in the very presence of death, as it were, a love strong as death itself, but speechless, ggr��ew up between these two, Carrol and Bettine. This love was stronger than the pride that ruled Carrot's heart; and yet doubting that, in return, he had now a love so deep and true as that which he seemed to read in Bettine's eyes, he was silent, till one day there came a revelation which levelled the barrier his pride had raised between him and one whom he believed an heiress. This was a note from Miss Preston, saying that her mother was ill and needed the services of her maid, A kind of dull horror settled on Mrs Vinton's face as she read, and turning on Bettine a look of scorn, she cried: "You have deceived me!" "I thought you knew," said poor Bettine'inan agony of shame, not at the revelation of her position, (she was ton noble for a false pride like that) but that she should be accused of de- ceit. For a moment there was silence. Mrs Vinton was fighting a battle with herself. But at last gratitude for Bet - tine's loving care of both her and Flos- sie through the weary days and nights of sickness (even if she could forget that, but for Bettine, Flossie ringlet have perished in the waves before other help could reach her) overcome every other thought and she said, almost humbly: "Forgive me, dear, I deceived myself I thought ycu Mrs Preston's heiress, but I am glad now, very glad you are not. Whatever your position, you are —a lady; so I ask you to be m friend; to live here with me always, for Flos- sie and I love you so dearly that we cannot let you go. Stay, won't you, dear Bettine? Help me, Carrot, ask her to stay," and Mrs Vinton, turning to her brother, who had entered the room just in time to hear her last word's hastily told him what had oc- curred. Turning to Bettine, with a face fair- ly radiant, he asked: "Is it true? Are you really poor?" She did not answer; and stepping forward, he laid his hand on her bow- ed head, and raising her face to his, looked silently and lovingly into her eyes. At first she trembled as she met his glance, but now, as if controlled by a power she did not wish to resist,°she let her eyes rest full on his face, and with a look of love and trust. Then he whispered: "Stay as my tvife, Bettine." And she answered; softly: "I will stay." their cottage on her way down to the beach. "Yes, do come, Carrol," said Mrs Vinton. "Flossie is to take her "swim- ming lesson,' as she calls it, and I want to say how long she shall remain in the water." "I will - come by and by," said Dr. Dayre, "Dennisy , Reardon's little boy is ill, I must see him first." "Another of--your-poor-patients l"'ex- claimed Mrs Vinton, frowning. "No wonder they call you the'poor doctor.' You'll never be anything but poor all your life," Carrol, if you go on in this way." "Isn't the life of a.poor child just as precious in God's sight as Flossie's?" asked Carrol Dayre, gravely. "What a question! cried Mrs Vin- ton, with a frightened glance at her darling. "I should die if anything happened to Flossie. Why do you say suchlueer thitigts " And -she hastened to overtake the little one, frowning at Carrol as if his question bore some dire import evil to her darling. Bettine t"as already down on the beach, but with a child's variableness ofr pu pose, Flossie announced her in- tention of gathering some shells to make a necklace before she should take her "swimming lesson.' So Mrs Vin- ton and Bettine walked slowly along the sands, which were almost deserted at that early hour. A sudden scream from Flossie star- tled them, then a splash, and turning, they saw the child struggling in the water. "Oh! my child!"shrieked Mrs Vinton, wringing her hands in helpless anguish, and really unable, through excess of terror, to move from the spot where she stood. Then, withrnit a moment's hesitation, Bettine ran down the sands, and out into the waves, and grasping Flossie's arm, lifted her up and bore her in safety to the helpless mother, just as Dr. Dayre carne hastening up to them. "There was not any real danger," Bettine said, assuringly, to Mrs Vin- ton, who took Flossie in her arms and was soothing her frightened sobs with kisses. "It was fortunate that Flossie took her bath in that little cove just beyond reach of the breakers," said Dr. Dayre. "But, Lou this young lady should be taken home at once to change her dress or a cold may be the consequence." Before he had finished speaking, Mrs Vinton, forgetting her child's deliver- er in her anxiety for the child, without one word of thanks to her, who had, perhaps, saved her darling from death, hurried up to her eettagc. Carrol's face flushed with shame. "I beg you to forgive my sister," he said to Bettine. "Believe me, she is not ungrateful; but Flossie is her only child, and hearing what I said about cold, she hastened home, fearing a new danger to her little one." "There is nothing to forgive," said Bettine, with a lovely smile. Her heart was brimful of the joy which the do- ing pf a noble deed always brings, and no wordtof thanks or praise was need- ed to add to that pure joy, As they parted at the door of the cottage where Mrs Peston was board- ing Carrol said: "''May T call this afternoon and as- sure myself that you have suffered no harm?" "Certainly," answered Bettine, sim- ply; wondering why the thought of seeing this handsome stranger again should make her heart throb so strange- lyBefore an hour had.asked there came an anxious little `none from Mrs THE BRYDON CASE. HILTON, MAN., Oct. 30.—James Brydon, of this place, told a marvellous tale to a newspaper reporter the other day. He said he had been attacked by kidney disease about two years ago, whioh result- ed in continuous pains in the back. To use his own words, "the pains were unbear- able and life was a drag." He became so weak that he had to give up work for over a year. and frequently needed assistance in dressing and he could not put on his own boots. Mr Brydon has lately taken one dozen boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. The result has been a perfect cure and be is to -day as healthy and happy a man as can be found in the Province. These pills have only been on Bale for a short time in Manitoba, but several instances of really wonderful ouree from their use have come to light throughout the Province. A sign in front of a store in George- town, Md., bears this inscription : "Born with a brain within a brain I can kure envy kind of misery in a short time with only the best erbs to be used." The "angry tree," a woolly plant found in eastern California and western Arizona, cannot be touched without it exhibits signs of vexation by ruffling its leaves and giving forth an unplea- sant, sickening odor. Cores t onenmptlon,OpughaiCrpup,Sore Throat. • Sold by all ;Drugats,tts nt-a Guarantee, Fora Lame Side, Back orCheet Shiloh's Porous Plater will give evea►t satisfttdtlonels Conte. eg LO 8mIllbizeMWITV pApLILER. eonawerOthrb reieaytoradu minute rotor► I ewer used," bait_ D veror dney troubleitezoels, , oe CATATIRH REMEDY. vositivvely relieve tied Curevey hyou. Price 60 ote this Injector for De sucoessfu1treatment ie furnfshedfree. Remember,Shiloh'eBemediee aria awolldd''on saturates, to give Mtlefaalon. NAALBALM NE VLH col,t) Li IN A easing ; A e.+� kCATAR - d VA hCY, •i i;'i'A 8 Nil3'i Infant Relief, Permanent`' Cure, Failure /rpt/r essible. ' ;daily se -called diseaseif are ehnply symptoms of Catarrh, Well as headache, losing tomo of smell foul breath, hawking and spiting, • general feeling of debility, etc. If on rice troubled with any of these or dindred symptoms, you have Catarrh, and should lotto rio. time procuring a bottle of Neser, BALM. BO Warned in time no ldotod Gold in head resul'te in Catarrh, follotbod by consumption grid death. Sold by all drugglate, or sent,. 60 centsand$i)byaddr psing• ULFORD 6,110" O':ock 111 Queer anecdotes of the various ways is whioh ministers "improve" the subject of their discourse are constantly eotuigg' to light. A clergyman ill a smalt New England town preached, one Sunday from the tett, "Love one another," and among numerous illustrations he told a little story of two goats that had met on the one.plank bridge which crossed *small 'stream in one part of his oeuntry countryparish, "'But did they tight and try to push each other into the water?" queried the minis. ter. Oh, no! Oee lay down and allowed the other to step over hire. There was the right spirit! My brethren," said the minis- ter, leaning over the pulpit and speaking ina gentle, persuasive tone, "let us live like goats." • RHEUMATISM OuUED IN A DAY.—South American Rheumatio Care for Rheuraa• tiara and Neuralgia r?,dioally Dares in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is re- markable and mysterious. It removes at once the pause and the disease immediate- ly disappears. The first dose greatly bene- fits 75oents. Sold by Watts & Co., Druggist. The Bow Park -herd of thoroughbred cattle were sold last Thursday. The prices, it is said, were not so high as expected, but still an average of $114 was received for each head disposed of. There is another illustration of the profit to be made in raising improved stock. A thorobred animal is as easy kept in condition as any other kind, and, when ready for market, as proved by the Bow Park sale, will bring about 180 per cent more than a common one. The highest price, $400, was ;paid for Isabella 3rd, 7 years old, which was bought by R. Davies. Toronto. W. Calder, Glanford, bought a bull calf for $45. The farm was put up at a reserve bid of $35,000, but there were no offers for it. RELIEF re Six Hourts.—Distressing Kid ney and Bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the "Nee' GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE." This new remedy is a great surprise and delight to physicians on account of its exceeding promptness in re- lieving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost im- mediately. If you want quick relief and pure this is your remedy. Sold by Watts & Co., Druggist. ca Yes, but feed it with Scott's Emulsion. Feeding the cold kills it, and no one can afford to have a cough or cold,acute and leading to consumption, lurking around him. SCOTT' $ EMUL$10 01 pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites strengthens Weak Lungs, checks all Wasting Diseases and is a remarkable Flesh Producer, Almost as Palatable as «.prepared only by iiaoeste owne, Belleville. VIGOR OF MEN Permanently Restored. Wenkness Nerv- ousness, Debility, and all the train of evils from early errors or later excesses, the results of overwork, sickness, worry, etc. Full strength, develop- ment and tone given to every organ and portion of the body. Simple, natural methods. Im- mediate improvement seen. Failure impossi- ble. 2,000 references. Book, explanation and proofs mailed (sealed) free. RIE MEDICAL CO., Buffalo, N.Y. A curio dealer at Hmey, China, owns a group of figures carved from gnarled tea roots. which stands nine feet high, weighs 500 pounds and is valued at $130. The most destructive epidemic that has ever been was the "black death," which is said to have destroyed 70,000,- 000 of people. BANNER ROUTE. Does it ever strike you that the new Wabash line between Detroit and Chicago, just completed, forms part of the shortest line from Canada to the World Fair City and the great west. The new trains on the Wabash are absolutely the finest in the World; not half the advantages of this Railway can be outlined here, any R. R. ticket agent will tell you the rest, write or call at our new office, N. E. Co. King & Yonge street Toronto. J. B. Richardson Canadian Passenger agent. CAST 1 • Castoria is Dr. Samuel Piiteher's- Presgription for Infants ., and Children. It contains neit>tor Opium,Mort►lline nor other Narcotic substance. It is a harmless substitute; •< for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and. Castor, sill.. It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years' use. • by Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd'. cures Diarrho3a and Wind Colne. Castoria relkceres teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency; Castoria assimilates the food, regulates the stomach and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas. toria is the Children's Panacea—the Mother's Friend. Castoria. "Cantona lean excellent medicine for chil- dten. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its good effect upon their children." Da. G. C. Os000n, Lowell, Mass. " Castorla is the beat remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope the day is not far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children, and use Castoria in- stead of the various quack nostrums which aro destroying their toyed ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves.. Da..1. F. KasacazLos, Conway, Ar' Castoria,. " Castoria is so well adapted to children llut ; I recommend it as superior toa,nypreacriptI R, known to mc." H. A. Anagen, M. D., 111 So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y, "Our physicians in the children's depatt- went have spoken highly of their expert- ence in their outside praetila with Castoria, and although we only have among o'tr medical supplies what is known as rem :u: products, yet we are free to confess that the merits of Castoria has won US to look with favor upon it." UNITE" HOSPITAL AND Dlsranses:, Boston, new ALLEN C. Situs, h'ea., The Centaur Company, TT Murray Street, Neer York City. Noticing short ot the Rest School should sans; A Young Men and Women wishing to prepare themselves as Bookkeepers and Stenographer CHATHAM, ONT. Is recognized as the peer of any Business or Shorthand school in America, and vastly superior to - any of its contemporaries in Canada. No better evidence need be advanced than the following list of places where students came from who registered during the 15 days immediately preeeding the writing of this ad. North Adams, Maes.; Washington, Mich.; Lethbridge, Alta,; Berlin; London Toronto • Huntsville, Muskoka; Kincardine; Ruthven; Coatsworth; Aldborc; Bramppton• Rodneyy;lClfn- ton; Straiiroy; Napier; Hampden, Co:; Grey; Auburn. Co.Huron; Seaforth;Bothwell,WIndsor;Strang- field; Ridgetown; Wooslee; Fletcher; Camp Palmer, Essex Co.; Glen Rae; Highgate; Aldboro; Alvin- ston; Glencoe; Campbelton; Cedar Springs; Chatham and many points in the vicinity. • IT PAYS TO ATTEND THE BEST. Two of America's best penmen among the members of our staff. means a great deal to our pupil We Pay Railway Fare inComing to Chatham. 1. Good board, for :Ladles .ates,: Gentlemen $2:50". We secure board at these tigur©e with very respect- able private families, and have the places in readiness for the students when they arrive. Write forhandeoms Catalogue and Specimen of Penmanship, and be convinced of the superiority of this institution over all schools of a similar kind in Canada. Mention whereou saw this ad. Address D. MOLACHLAN, Chatham,yOnt Specia,1 Notice! As an extra inducement to CASH purchasers we have made arrangements with a lead- ing firm of Toronto for a large supply of Artistio Pictures by well-known masters, " all tramed and finished in Bret-olase style, and suitable for the best plass of. resi- dence. Esohti o etomer will be, presented with one of these magnificent Pictures free when their Dash purchases aggregate Thirty Dollars. My motto in business is to supply my customers with good reliable Goods at Bottom Prices. SOAP—Although o gh the principal Soap Manufacturers have advanced prices 30 per cent. we will supply all Electric Soaps and the noted Sunlight and Surprise Soaps at the old figures. Call and see those beautiful Works of Art, samples of whioh are on show at our store. TEAS—Our stook is replete and well selected. We offer excellent values in fine Teas including best grades in Black, Green and Japans. Try our Russian Blend and Crown Blend, the finest in the market. CHINAWARE—Examine the quality and prices of our (Combination Dinner and Tea Sets, and be convinced that Bargain Day with us is every business day throughout the year. N. ROBSON, - Clinton BEFORE you buy anything ask two questions: Do I really want it ? Can I do without it ? These questions may make you rich, but will not prevent you from buying your SPICES AT. HUB GROCERY Where you can get them pure, and the best ot WHITE WINE VINEGAR To have good Pickles your spines and vinegar must be of good; quality. Ours is the best we can bay, try them. (* O SWALLOW, Clinton WOOLLEN GOODS a 1893-4 Our stock of Woollens is now complete, all our own manufacture, which we guarantee pure wool. Before you buy be sure to call and see our Blankets, Sheetings, Flannels, s, Tweeds. y Yarns, Knitted Goods, Hose, Socks, - Wool Batts, Mittens, Cardigan Jackets Horse Blankets and Suitins,l-tea vsr Sweat B1an ets 'and Coors, lobe Lining Sze. MILLS WOO , TORE W. LLSO , a � NEXT, U w tl m v�'5 litiiliy 4s.: •