Wows}??? lshspprnlsnosnnysurlmsst. III lsbtsw m tbsd “fl... .7.” “Lard Museum”. libs sham. srsusdeaebbourofsllthsdsy thsblttsrrlnsofthefsrewell . .llstlsraote upon the splrltfsll. Murders». though broad lesson Whetwsenuthongbdlmdullsnd m the sunshine of thy face, . without the echo of your foot. , mm byyourlorssml m blssk ways are trod contentedly bl! om things [think how you soothe them-do all happy thing-l Ewen“ prize them-set to measure ' nodlscord in our perfect link. tbssshi. faith. hope. wItII life and loss ”I! on. .0- your chosen ever feel "alone?" -All the Year Round. now l-IE ESCAPED. “ Inning themiddls ages the country . billed Belgium was known by the w of ,or perhaps it would better“ to ythst Flanders was the ofths several feudslprovinoes part of Holland and northern . Theroler of the country was “snarl, and in the latter part of 7 the commute century Louis de Malatln ? ”the coronatmhlchhehsdinherited making line of earls, all of whom sleeping in glory in the abbey of , The proud and wealthy burghers ewes under the sovereignty of the feudal lords, and in Ghent particularly this feeling of independence was very strong. The earl, who noted the popu- lsr Martian, made haste therefore “depart from Ghent and removed his residence to the city of Brnges, where he had a strong (mule. Now, Earl Louis was neither a wise . Man nor a brave general, and he " Moldy augmented the public ill will ”flavoring to rob Ghent of its su- perior advantages. Four noble rivers supplied the city with its commercial and manufacturing facilities. Bruges had no river, and so a body of dikers were sent to construct a canal by which ' thwateuof Ghent might be conveyed to Draw. But the men of Ghent fell upon , that and put them to death. 5 Earl Louis then dispatched another company, which met with the same fate. m were decided acts of rebellion, but the men of Ghent were in the right, and “soul was in the wrong. Kings and very seldom stop, however, to think about the justice of anything. The] care only to secure their own pleas- ,b. The earl of Flanders was very angry with the men of Ghent, and he sum- posted an army by which he hoped to conquer his rebellious subjects. He overcame them in one battle, but in the who met with defeat and was forced torstrsstto Bulges. Here he was be— “ad by the enemy, led by the brave Id energetic Philip of Artcveld, a young man of great promise. Earl Louis did not fwl much alarmed at the success of the enemy, for the m walls of llrugos seemed to laugh toseorn all altmtks of a besiegor. But there were traitors within, undone night ills ml was aroused from sleep with the tidings that the city gates were opened. Ho instantly summoned his soldiers. and mounting his warhorse rode forth to meet the foe. shouting the wnrcry of Horace: ‘Mers for the lion! thsesrli" He was precmlsd by torchbearers and trumpeters, and Innan bearing a ban. heron which was the famous Flemish lion wrought in gold. And now up the streets marched the men of Ghent, shouting: “Death to the earl! Down with feudal tyranny!" "Hy lord,” said Robert de Mareschant, a near and loyal friend, “march not spigot them-«they outnumber us 10 “1. “Flanders for the lionl"I-ried the earl. 3 But when he saw the numerous and well appointed host and heard the mur- demons cries his heart misgave him. "What shall I do, Sir Robert?" he I“ “Order your torches out, then ex- chnge clothes with mound get outof ‘ , “Deity if you can,” replied the faithful ole-r Flanders for lo the torches were extinguished, and hurrying to adarkened stable the earl ad the «quire exchanged clothing. Whilethis was the rebels, WM III! the dashof the golden 00r- , Mos tbsurl's helmet and the sheen “ d hlsvslrot mantle under theglowof - amen, were rushing in swift pur- “fission for your life!" whispered Sir I m “I am the earl and you Do .. Want." hi this deceit was quickly discov M and wishing for no man’ s life save ins-anus. rebels hastened in all di- m after the illustrious fugitive. It'd”! for he saw his enemies and behind him. he rapped at the of s low cottage. Hishnockwas ... - tobyspoorlydressedwom» who held a babe in her arms. ' m hints, thy sovereign, and evil u my life, ” cried thaesrl. “Give “in as refuge, and St. Mary ' 'nIe earl hastily crept luminous the . and hot awake us?" grumbled a flaxen ' into the street. life saw the ladder leading to the loft, l field against the rebellious White Hoods. bed , and quickly, for i hear thy pummslrssdy st thsdoor,” she sold. pointing to tbs straw. numbering children, tailor the yous-M astons‘ghlsgrms. There wasnoiittlsm quarre g at rot. "How big brother Max has grown,“ said one little girl as she snuggled close beside the mighty potentsto who had taken refuge in that rude bed. 1‘ “Why can he not oome'to had earlier“. haired boy. But. they soon became quiet, and the earl lay still with Gretchen slumberlng beside him and flaxon haired Hans snore lug fearlessly. Meanwhile a loud pounding had sum- moned the widow to the door again. “Where is the man who has just en- tered thy but?” demanded aesvage Gan- tois. “Art thou not mistaken?" she answer- ed. "1 am a‘widow and live her alone with my children.” "Nay, but we saw the light upon the way as it glared forth from the open amt." . “I did but open it to throw something If there be a man with- in. search and find him.” The man casts a quick glance within. and taking the light. from thewidow's hands he hurriedly ascended. A row of children huddled together was all that he saw, and he descended again. “The woman is right," he muttered to the crowd. “There is only a nest of chil- dren sleeping together like pigs in a sty, and there isn't room enough for an ant to hide, much less the Earl of Flanders.” Uttering cries of balked vengeance, the throng of White Hoods, as they were called, pushed on, while the earl, with a thankful heart for his wonderful pres- ervation, went to sleep in the company of the young children. Sorely wearied by fatigue, he slept as soundly in the mud hovel 0f the poor widow as though he had lain in one of his own palace chambers. The next morning w as the Sabbath, and the great earl was awakened by the wondering crfes of the children. “How funny! Brother Max has come to bed with his clothes on," cried the lit~ tle girl,’who had slept all night in the arms of her illustrious bedfellow. “Hush, Minna," cried Max himself. “It is some friend of mother‘s. i heard him last night when became In." "Nay, but I am it friend to you all,” said Earl Louis. “From this hour count the Earl of Flanders your protecwr." The children. wore; hushed to silence at ’ the mention of that great name. and the , earl presently dwsccnded to the lower f room, where he found the pious widow singing her Sunday morning lIyIIIII. “And who art thou, to whom Louis of Flanders owes his life?" asked the earl. l "i am the widow of Dolph the Diher, l whom the wicked men of Ghent slow when he was at uork for his lawful soy-é IIcign.‘ “I cannot restore to thee thy hus- band," said the car]. "but I never shall forget thy generous kindness in risking yuurown life to shelter me. Here is a purse of gold crowns. all that i can give thee now. bIIt"———— _ "God forbid that I should take it when thou needs-st the gold more than i." in- terrupted the woman as she put the purse hack into his hands. "Thou art not ye-t out of danger. and it has mst us nothing to give lln- shelter." 'leIcII 1 how my rights again, the widow of Dolph lllf' [)iker will not re- gret that she I-nlcrtuim-Il lwr sovereign." » replied the curl. ‘ l and llt‘l‘ family. keeping a lit‘llt'l‘ Hal» ball). I lllll‘t‘ my. than he had for :I long time below. and the following night he sum-ceded in making his escape out of the oily. disguised in the jorkin and marsh boots in which poor Dolph used to Work :It the canals. He reached Lisle, one of his loyal towns. in safety, and an army soon gathered around him quite lurguounugh tusImlIle him to take the in II great battle he completely de— feated the Uantois, and Philip of Arts- veld. their leader, was slain. Ghent was dolivvrml up tolIiIn, and Flanders once more passed under the sway of its rightful lord. When Earl Louis reIunIed tollrugcs, he richly rewarded his faithful proscrvel‘, the widow Illa-chic, who was enabled to pass her last days in comfort and luxury. Max became a page in the great castle, and all the other children, from lluns to the laughing prultler. Gretchen, lm‘ame the protoges «If the curl who owed his life to their mother’s generous protec- tion.-—( ‘liuton Montague in Philadelphia Times. Prices For Kenton. Much has been said of the practice of buying and selling sermrms, upractlce, by the way, of no very special novelty. Just before 'l'oplady was about to be or- dained, Osborne, the bmllseller, the friend of Johnson, offered to supply him with a stock of original sound sermons fora trifle. “I would sooner buy sec- ondhand clothes." was the tart reply, “Don't be offended," said Osborne. "1 have sold many to a bishop." The price of sermons, as of all else. has varied with the times. In 1540 II bishop of Llundnll' received from thechurchwar- dens of St. Margaret's. Westminster, for swnnon on the Annunciation a pike, price 2s. 4d,, a gallon of wine, spence. and boat hirewin all 3.1.4.1. in the seventeenth century sermons m-cm to have been valued at about :‘I shillings each. “Exchange. The Prisoners' Friend Mrs Elephls Little, who died recently at Newport. R...l was how sstlle " p.risoners’frlend " She devoled nearly her whole llfetovisiting prlaouslnNsw England, giving her means sudhertalo outs for the amelioration of their in- m She founded the Sophia Limo . . . l Ho stmd all that «lay Willi llll‘ \Vlllnw .tlnnnstpowwtgllfi'powhwr, math” new pars miss more “on” lmm olBolan. 00.,lowa.'wh0bsdbsed booblsuwith rheumatismln his bash. srmssnd shou.ldsrs read an itsminhls pa about how a premium thrmas st of Ft. Ilsdlsouhsd been cured. Es ssme,msdlolus andto ow words: "It cured hmsrlght one: "A nelg bbor and EEW wife were hot sick in bed with rheu- matism. Their was over tom housesndssld boy'm sobsdhehad todotbeoooblnfi. berlslu’ 1 mill I told him of Cham- In and how it had cured anthem abotfleandlt cured themup in sweet. llOosnt bottles for sale by G. C. Stillson, drugglst. Our better halves say they could not keep house without Chamberlain’s Rem- edy. It is inedin more than half the homes in Leeds. Sims Bros., beds, Iowa. This shows the esteem in which that remedyis held where it has been sold for years and is well known. Mothers have learned that there is noth- ing sogood for colds.croup and whoop- ing gingham“ it cures thee: alum??? so an permanent an at s Ecleuan y tandsafe for o lldren intake. and 50oeut bottles for sale by G. C Stillson, Drugglst, If a New York millionaire '9qu a am #5630” I332? “13““ “m" . w yes a thump Wd 1.1.03 Edd]; 05' bills have to pay each for Cactus Blood Cure to cure em, whatwould be the saving per oapits if the dinner should not be given. there being 87 persons at the feast? Inquire at Plalsted' s drug store, when» you may have the problem solved and get information aboutC lotus Blo l Cure Henrv Ward Beecher once informed a man who came to him complaining of gloomy .Ind dos ndent feelings, that what he meet u ed was a good cathar- tic, meaning, of course. such a medicine as AyeI ’sf‘athartir, Pills, every dose be- ing emotive. '__fl __ l recommenu Chamberlain’s Balm for rheumatism, lame buck. sprains and swellings. There is no better lini- ment made. I have sold over 100 hot- tles of It this year and all were pleased who used it. J. F. Pierson, drugglst, South Chicago, II]. It is for sale by O. C. Stillson. Druggist. ' THEODORE ~ SAY in South Norwalk, Never 200 Pair Ladies’ WI 200 Pair Ladiee’ Ve 8| Was noun For Women in Providence. Pain ' Before SPECIALS Ladles’ Lawn Walsts at 25 eta. Rugs. 31632.00. worth $3.00. Child’s Ribbed Vest. at Wilton A. Dickerman Outing Flannels. at 7 cte.. worth 10 etc. acts.’ er “Goods at Cut Prices. Oil, 84 WASHINGTON STREET. SOUTH NORWALK. CONN.’ . Opemng Days, May 10 We will show you all the newest goods and shapes in CLOTHING For Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Wear. and see just how the garments lit, and look before buying. Everything for Boys’ wear. wr. SENTINEIL BUILDING, . WASHINGTON STREET, WAS THERE ANYTHING LIKE THIS -OFFERED continual Sale of lllllllllll floods. LADIES? DEPARTMENT. 500 Pair Ladies' Kid Oxford Patent Leather tip: Worth 81.25, at 600. 500 Pair Ladies' Kid Oxford Patent Leather tip, Square toe; Worth $2.00, at 31.00. 500 Pair Ladies' Kid Oxford Patent Leather tip and Front Stay; Worth 82.01 I, at 81.00. 300 Pair Ladies‘ Nice Russet Blucher Oxford: Worth $1.50, at 05c. 300 Pair Ladies’ Russet Oxford Common Sense—Just the Thing for Sore Feet; Worth $1.50, at 05c. [00 Pair Ladies’ Hand Welt Patent Leather tip Kid Oxford; Worth $3. 00, at $1. 50. I016 Fox Big Button Razor toe, Wing tip Shoes. Worth 34. 00, at 02. 00. 200 Pair Ladies’ Fine Cloth top Whole Fox Razor toe, Patent Leather tip; Worth 84. 00, at 82.00. ’00 Pair Ladies’ Fine Cloth top Whole Fox Square toe, Patent Leather tip: Worth :4. 00, at $2. 00. ry Fine Kidl Big Button Crimp \ amp, Patent Leather tip; Worthy, 50, at .2. 50. 200 Pair Lmlies’ Kid Big Button Square toe, Crimp Vamp— -—'l‘he Latest Thing Out; 'Worth it, 50, at $2 50 300 Pair Ladies’ Kid Button Patent tip, all Sizes. This Is a Dandy: Worth 81. 50, at 81. 00. 300 Pair Misses’ SprIng Heel, Button, Plain toe; J. F. Swain’ s Maire: Worth 82. 00, at $1. 25. MEN , 1 DEPARTMENT. 100 Pair Men’s Fine Square toe} Lace Shoes; Worth 2.00, at 1.25. 300 Pair Men’s Fine Calf Laced and Congress; Worth 3.00, at 1.50. 400 Pair Men's Fine Calf Blnclier, Cap toe; Worth 2.50, at 1.50. 300 Pair Men’s Fine Calf Bluchler, Piccadilly Cap toe; Worth 8.00 at 2.00. 350 Pair Men’s Fine Russia Calf Blucher Welt: Worthy}. 51 I, at 2.25. Ladies' and Gentlemen these are the biggest bargains ever, offered in South Norwalk. TH E0 7 H. , OLSE hington Street, SOUTH NORWALK, o. A special department exclusively for Children where mother can have everything tried on CometoOurOpening May 10, l l a. BENEDICT & COMPANY. SOUTH N ORWALK.
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