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Devoted lo iie Troteclion of JTome a) Inlerests of the County. ' 1 ,r ""7" " " Gastonia, Gaston 0 ounty, N. 0., Fuji ou m a, ArniL 21,1882. Vol. III. No. 16. THE ZIPS TUAT TOVCIl 1.1QUOU MUST NEVER TOVCl MINE. (Dublin Girl's Motto.) JTou iro corals to woo me, but not as of yore. When I hasten to welcome your rlnir lit tho door, for I truHtod thttt he who .stood wuitlnir mo then. Was tho brightest, tho truest, tho noblest of mon Your Hi on luy own when they printed "fureweU," . JIad never been goHed by tue'bovuruifo of hell." JBut thoy came to mo now with Bacchunial uitfn And tho lips that touch liquor can .riovtir touch mUie. J think of that night In the garden alono When in whispers you told me your heart was my own, That your Joy.o Jjn tbe future should faithful bo, jUnshared by another, kept only for mo. Oh 1 sweet to my soul is the memory still. Of tho lips that met mine, when they mur mured "I will," But mow to thoJr jtressuro no ratye they irv- cllno, For tho lips that touch liquor can never touch mine. Oh, John I how it crushed me, when first in your fce Tho pen of the "Bum friend" "had written 'disgrace." ,And turned me in sllenee and tears from that .breath AU poisoned and foul from the chalice of death. It shattered the hopes I had trusted to last; Jt darkened the .utiye a,nd .clouded the past ; It shattered in Jdol, and rujncd my shrine. for the lips tliat touch liquor can never touch nilne. 1 loved you oh dearer than language can tell. And you saw it, you proved it, you know it too well; But the man of my love was far other than he But now from the tap-room come reeling to me, Jn manhood and honor so noble and right His heart was so true, and his genius so bright- And hia soul unstained, unpolluted by wine, But tho lips that .touch liquor can never touch mine. 'our pledge was made but to be broken again: And the lover so false to his promise now, Will not a husband, be true to his vow. The word must be spoken that bids you do part Though tho effort to speak it should shatter my heart ; Though in silence, with blighted affection I pine, Yut the lips that touch liquor can never touch mine. If one spark, in our bosom, of virtue remain, Go fan it with prayer till J.t kindle again; Itesolvo with "God helping" in future to bo From wine and its follies unshackled and free; And when you have conquered this foe of your soul In manhood and honor beyond his control, This heart will again beat responsive to thine. And the lips free from liquor be welcome to mine. flr. Barker's Will, BV HELKX SCHNOTKR. Jii.ia Martin anil Lottie Sinclair were clese friends. Tbe circumstances of both were very much alike, or had bten up to Jbe present time. Both were orphans, without any near relatives ; both were poor, aod depended on their own exertions to make a living. Julia was a dress maker; Lottie worked on a sewing machine. Each had a room on tbe top floor of the same house. Both bad come to New York from the country after the death of their pa rents, and from living so near together, and being without other friends in the great city, tbey bed-become acquainted, and had the affection of sisters for each other. They were pretty, cheerful, healthy girls. Julia was about twenty years of age, bad a quiet lady-like, somewhat dignified man ner, bat with a very sweet expression in the large blue eyes and aronod the well formed mouth. Lottie, who was nineteen, had bright, laughing dark eyes, rosy, dinv pled cheeks, fair-skin and black, glossy hair. It was evening. Tbe girls were earnest ly talking of plans for the future, fur Julia h ad jur t fallen heir to three thousand dol lars and a small cottage ifl tbe village of Blissville. Mr. John Barker, an old friend of her Father's, bad lately died and left it to her. lie bad also left thirty thousand dollars to Harry Norton, the son of an other old friend, on condition of his marry ing Julia; if aha consented. Tbe marriage was 10 taka place within a year after the rradiag of the will. If she refused him. be would still have the money j bat if be did not make ber an offer aod marry ber if abe accepted it, the money was to b oed to endow a free library in Mr. Barker's native town. Julia bad decided to go and live in her cottage aod do dress making for the ladies of Blissville, aod with her three thousand dollars to start with, tbe bad no doubt of success. And then came bright dream of rones and green fields.; her liurd, cold city life was to be exchanged fur three. If Lot tie would only go with her, it would seem almost too much huppiuess to real1. Hut in vain had she endtavored lo induce her friend to share her home. Lottie felt that she would be only a burdeu on Julia, as Bhe whs not sure of finding work to do in lilissville, end for the present, nt least, it wus best to stay in the city, although it would be very lonely after Julia was gone; and she laughed and cried alternately as she njoiced at her friend's good fortune and then thought of the parting from her. The moot thut Julia could get her to pro mise was that she would make her u visit in tbe summer. 'And now,' said Lottie, laughing, 'let us talk a little about this lover who is to come to you with thirty thousand dollars. I wonder if he is handsome,' 'It will make no difference whether he is or not,' said Julia, calmly, 'for I shall not accept him. If I ever marry, the man must be too noble to marry merely for money.' 'Well,' said Loitie, 'you talk, dear, as if thirty thousand dollars was of no account. Ah T with a half sigh and half laugh, '1 wish I bad the chance- that is, if be is young, handsome and good.' 7 Mr, Harry Norton was, in fact, a good- looking, lively, agieeablc young man, a general favorite in society on account of his ability to be entertaining, and bis dis position to be obliging and good nutured. These qualities bad mudo him welcome everywhere, notwithstanding his want of fortune, (for be was ouly a clerk in a wholesale dry goods house in Chicago,) till ibe thirty thousand dollars came so un expectedly, and coupled with such strange corditions. His friends all congratulated ban, but his ludy friends thought it a great pity that he was not at liberty to choose a wife for himself without losing the fortune, and it was not probable that suck a good looking young man, with thirty thousand dollars, would be refused. As for Harry, he was at a loss what to do. He hud not thought of marrying as yet in fact, he had not felt thut he had the mea: s to do so so tlut bis heart was fancy free ; but yet he did not altogether like this way of getting a wife, and ftlt that be would rather huve one who would marry him for love and not for money. The fortune is very attractive,' said he to himseif,' und if there were any way that I could mat age it without marrying the ludy' . 7 No way occurred to him, however, but to go and see her ami make his off: x ut once. Perhaps, ufier all, she would be too honorable to consent to marry one whom she hud never seen before for money. But if she consented, then he felt that he should be justified in break it; g an engagement with one so mercenary and heartless. He would lose the fortune, but thut would be belter tl.un to take it with such a wife. And after all,' suid he, 'I never used to think so much about money. ' I seem to be getting very mercenary myself, and I have made up my mind, huppen us it muy, tbut I will not marry for filthy lucre.' Bo about the middle of June, three mon t lis after the will hud been rend, he started for Blissville to lay his offer at Julia Martin's feet. Julia was comfortably seated in her tiny cottage. She bad prospered in her business. She had cultivated the smull garden in front of her bouse, and truined prairie roses over the porch and around the windows, and greatly improved the appear ance of the place. Miss Martin, of Grove Hill, was one (f Julia's neighbors Sbe was a ludy of about fifty years, thin, shurp-featured, and wore a wig. Though not handsome she was very wealthy, and Grove Hill was the finest place to be Been for many miles around, Jt is not to bi supposed that with such attractions Miss Martin bad stayed single for want of offers ; however, she was now engaged to be married to Deacon Jones, who had been a widower for th last year. An uncle of Miss Martin's had lately died and left her three thousand dollars. This was not a sum of great importance lo ber, and it would probably not have troubled ber much if she bad received tbe letter written by her late ancle's lawyers, informing ber that a "later will" had been foutaj, leaving the money to a cousin of berg named Clarence Howard. But this letter she was not destined to receive, and so remained in blissM ignorance of ber loss. Julia, however, did see the momentous letter, mistaking it f r one of ber own. Opening it, what was l.cr surprise to read the following : 'Miss Martin : Dear Msdum; We regret to inform yon that a later will has beeo found, leaving the three thousand dollars lo spar couusio, Mr. Clarence How ard. Reepicifully, Crank & CruMixos.' Poor Julia 1 It wus natural that she should (eel a pang cf sorrow at losing Ler little fortune lor at. had seemed a fortune to her and it disarranged (he plans she had formed for improving Lottie's condi tion. 'Hut then,' said she to herself, 'I had no right to it, after all, and as it never really belonged to me, of course I have not lost 1t. I ought not to complain. I have the house and lot and a good business.' Then she thought with dismay that she had already spent some .of the .money, and would have to be very saving to make it up again. She had never heard of Ibis cousin but ! a sister of her father's lived somewhere out West, aod hud not been heard from for many years.; doubtless be was her son.. At this moment she looked out of the window and saw a gentleman coming through the gateway. She opened the door. He introduced himself as Clarence Howard. She invited him in, and as soon us tbey were seated began to tell him that she bad spent some of the money, but would endeavor to pay it back as soon as possible'. 'I assure you, Miss Martin or rather allow me to say cousin,' su'id he, 'that I would not touc i one cent of it. It was left to you and is yours. Beside, 1 have no need of money ; and Cousin Jane ' 'Julia,' she said, interrupting him and smilling.- 'My name is Julia.' 'Indeed !' said he. 'Why, Uncle Martin wrote Jane in bis will. Strange that he should make such a mistake i' 'Uncle Martin 1' said Julij. Suddenly the truth flashed upon her mind, h was all on account of her care less 0(88 in taking a letter which did not be long to her that this error had occurred. 'I believe,' said she, 'that we have both made a mistake. Miss Martin of Grove Hill is uamed June, ai d it is her letter thut I have opened, aod she is the cousin you were looking for.' Then explanations followed, and it soon became evident thai such was the case. At first Clarence fult somewhat disap, poinUd to find jthat this r ing girl wus not b'3 , . . u '. something of the mum mi h tookc ut tbe handsome, frank face of the young mun. But .'tftilff1 toon became excellent friends, aod nce took his leave his interest iu "1, al though she Was no Clinptn- lift We left Hurry Norton od his y.s Blissville. While on the train from Ke. York to Blissville he entered into conver sation with u resident of the latter place. Harry asked if he were ucquuimcd with a Miss Mirtin w!.o lived there, and if there were more than one lady of that name in theplac. 'The one I mea",' said Harry, 'bus laiely come into possession of a little properly.' 'Tberj is only one Miss Martin that 1 know ol,' said the geutleinan, '.Miss Jane Martin, of Grove Hill, und she has lately received three thuusund dollars by a will, 1 believe.' 'That is the lady I mean,' said Hurry. 'Yes,' suid the gentler, an. 'I have been acquainted with her for nearly forty years.' Harry wus horror-struck. JWhile On his journey he had thought several times about the young ludy, and had formed tbe hope that be would find her charming enough to induce him to make his offer in earnest. But one so much older than himself he was twenty-two he felt that it would be impossible, to marry. After a short pause the gentleman continued, 'She will soon be married, I hear, to Deacon Jones.' , 'If this is the case,' thought Harry, 'she will refuse me, of course, so 1 will make my offe. and save tbe fortune.' Soou after, the gentleman who had given him this information left the car, and Har ry commenced reading a paper. Presently the conductor called out, BoRBsville !' Harry started. 'Blissville." said he, and hurried out. A young lady who sut behind him sbe was Loitie Sin clair started up also, and followed him. In another moment the two stood alone on the platform of a way station. No build ing was in sight except the railroad office. Lottie looked around, bewildered. Will you tell me, sir, if this is Bliss ville ?' suid she to Harry 'My Iriend wrote that I could see ber house from the depot, but I see ho bouse at all. I thought I un derstood you to say Blissville, but I fear I have made some mistake.' Harry turned and took tQ his hat as Lottie addreseed him. 'I am afraid I have made a mistake,' said be. '1 understood the conductor to any Blissville. But I will inquire" at tbe office. Yts.be baJ made a mistake; this was Bog! Hi elf Vf It ry t somt Ac turro drivt wert T! cour of fl to et as if tboi blno fin com i JuK her) was she r wag boa t' coir toil POT ma war pol i and (he next train that stop tille would not be ulong till - at night. i stay in the office,' said Ilur testd girl, ' will try to find ince to lake us to Blissville.' jf he started oil, and soon re axouulry wogon and a boy to i "'now felt l-hat their troubles drive through the pleasant f, the green Gelds, the perfume t the pure country air, seemed cir spirits and make Ihrm feel re no longer strangers. Hurry 7if only the light-hearted, at his side were Miss Mur- ii , JJOt ..Bud it ut bard Id the condition? of the will. .'d Lottie out of the waon at , be asked permission to call on S left Blissville. This request j granted. The next moment Jaliu's arms. ,W dismissing the br.y with the iJto find aiotel where he could a' few, days. After he had ac 1 litis object and arranged his rttd for Grove Hill. i " came to the gHtes of the iin "ance he thought he must have Ttluke; so he asked a boy who if Miss Martin lived there. Mi"8 Martin,' said the boy, ludy in one of the walks. .Iked toward her. She looked im. rtin, I am Harry Norton. I , according to the terms of the sh if hav wif If yon will marry me.' looking down at the hut in I ie waited for hia answer. t hat in,' said Miss Martin, sternly, ar 't hid .t ma wr. Mt mi t a you mean,' suid a voice be- by add re sing the ludy in this ned to see Deacon Jone?, wilh and clencbid fist. But Miss f ber hand on the irate gcntlc- md succeeded in calming him be kind enough to give me ao i Martin?' said Hurry. '? ''eort Clenched li is Gst, and " T i 'pr'eparaliou for its' . .uv,., -m. .....J is no knowing uav Lpieueu if Miss Martin )D interfered. , young man!' said s e ; and Je&con's aim, she turned to go bo -f la t .jse me, then ?' called out Harry id' she; 'certainly I do.' . ited It) bear no more, but j iy- to the hotel. V ) Lottie. But when i i,i;r ;frtebd, Miss Mart,.-, L 7j a sudden St feur. Here waa of thut name; iislake. perhaps he had ma He bad told Lottie Ms name, and th sty- he lived in Chicago, but she had uot re membered the name of the young man mentioned n the will, and though she bad talked very much about Harry to Julia, describing bis agreeable manners and bund some face, she bad not spoken his name. But as soon as Julia heard it sbe conclud d that he had come to marry ber for the sake of the thirty thousand dollars. According ly she afuumed the most chilling reserve. After a little conversation, Harry, who felt anxious lo be assured thut he hod made no mistake about the right Miss Martin, endeavored to talk a little to Julia, in hope of learning something about her. Her re plies were so short aud cold, however, that he soon turned to the much more agreeable occupation of talking to Littie. ' She soou gave him a history of their affuirs, aiid told him all about the will. He now saw bow things were, and that Lottie did not know him to he the young man Who bad such a:i important part to play among them; but as be looked ut Julia he was convinced that she recognized him. So be thought it best to be as candid us Lottie had bee:', and told the whole matter in such a pleasant and witty manner thut even Julia relaxed from her reserve; and when he had described the scene at Grove Hill, the two girls luughed heart. ly. 'I shall not offend you, Mi8 Murtuin," said he, 'by making you un offer?' '1 should be sorry to be the nienra of your losing the fortune,' said Julia, s.nil in, 'and I will refuse you whether you offer or not. So, Mr. Norton, you can enjoy your fortune, for I positively decline to marry you.' Harry bowed in acknowlidgmrnt, and; they now become tbe best of friend. ' About this lime Claicnce Howard thought it would be proper to call on Miss Julia Martiu, and the acquaintance so strangely b guu progressed rapiJIy. The next event which we bate to reoorJ is a double marriage. One bright day in October, Clarence Howard led J ulia Mar tiu O tbe altar of the little church in Bliss- ville, and immediately after that ceremo ny Hurry Norton and Lottie Sinclair be came one. Mrs. Dencon Joins gave ci ch of the brides a handsome present, und the deucon sliodk 'bunds all around. Secrets of Newspaper Men. The re is probably no newspape r man o( experience in the country who does not hold secrets of importance in his mind, which, it made public, would create a sensation, but would stamp him us being unreliable and consequently unfit for hia profession. The great race for piecedence in the publication of news impels him lo do his utmost to outstrip hi contempora rice, but a higher feeling, the dictate of honor, keeps sacred trusts reposed. Fre quently a person would like to know the authorship of certain mutters published, and whether his tfT.rts are directed to "pumping" the managing editor or the galley-boy, they arc alike fruitless. Every compositor on a paper, as a rule, knons the handwriting he rets up, but il any other persons think they can learn it from him well, let them try it.--7berfo Telegram. Advice to Girls. f Mi ve Logan is a sensible sort of a woman upon certain suhj 'Ctij, and upon the sub ject of bringing ' np girls she winds up a long list of tdvice with the following bit of s iuiid sense : woman's safeguard is to keep a man's hands ( ff her. If you need bis assistance in walking, tuke his arm in stead of his taking yours. Just tell him in pluin E iglish 'hands (iff.' IJ7.' may not like it at the time, but he will respect you in the future tenfold more. Men will be and do just what tbe women will ullow them to do. Men will not do to (rust. Give a man your arm, ond you will find him very con fidential, aod he will take a great many privileges he would not tufce if he was not permiittd to do so. He will gwe yonr arm many loving fqnei.z.'S aud sly twists that he coulJ have no opportunity of doing, and opportunity is what be' is after. A few words more of advice und I urn done. Keep your girls off the streets except when they have bmiiieep. Teach tliem Hint it is unnecessary lo go to the post-i ffije every lime the go eut. Your girls eac walk alone as well, as jour boys, bgn'l allow your girls, if tliev must have a beau, to go with boys much older than iheiinelvts. If possible, instill it into their nature that they are safer in iheir own handi ihan they are in the hai.d of any . m in preach, rs not excepted 77 - - r-- - A Pance of Death. One of the most startling-, weiied and realistic tragedies yet recorded in connection with the great small pox wurage which has swept over the country oceuired about three weeks ago. A gcnttemiH liv ing in Richmond gave a ball, and Tom Taylor, a famous negro fiddler in these parts, was culled upon to furnish the muc. A latge company of ladies and geutlemen attended the party un I dancing was kept up until the inuf tiini; houts. Fiddling Tom, who had cotnplainid early in the evening of feeling bad, had Svemed to grow wild aud his music grew quicker, so thnt the feet of the young djueers, nimble though ibey wi re, could not keep pace with the rus'.i of his music, lie sun out the figurts in a stentoriat: voire, and, his own music, swayed his body to und fro like one bewitched, while his eyes btcamc bloodshot and his voice husky. Sudd uly, just before the hour for breaking up the parly arrived, the Gddler fell from his lofty stut in delirium, and the affrighted daucers crowded around bim until one of them stooping over him, saw the livid splotches of the dreaded red rash over his face, and cried : 'Great God ! the mun has got the small pox.' The throng dispersed in a moment. A few we.ks before the party took place Bob Jackson, a negro who had been dis charged frjin the small p s hospitnl, stole s me of the clothing of the iumatts and sold them to differed persons as new. Among the buyers wus Tom TayiorT the fiddler, and he caught the dreaded disease from the infested clothing, lie died next, evening. Three ut In r pt rsons who bought the clothing caught theiliscase, and two of I be in dieJ list night. None of Ibe atten dants at the patty caught the smallpox be cause they weie inoculated that night be fore tbey retired. The ouly punithinent iufj cted upon Bob Jckson,ihe uegro who stole the clothing, and thus killed thrie people, was the initiation of twenty -five lasbeson his bare back. The, siudeu.s in Vunderbiit college, Nashville have adopted the "Bristol board" caps. Real estate in Birmingham, Ala., con tinues high, with still an upward tendency. Two parties nt Arredonno, Florida, will ship 1,800 barrels of cubhages of their own raisin?. STRONG FACTS A great many people are asking what particular troubles BROWN'S Iron Bitters is good for. 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