IN one of our large cities a laboring man leaving a large saloon, saw a costly carriage and pair standing in front, occupied by two ladies elegantly attired, conversing with the proprietor. "Whose establishment is that?" he said to the saloon-keeper as the carriage rolled away. "It is mine," replied the dealer, proudly. "It cost thirty-five hundred dollars. My wife and daughter can not do without it." The mechanic bowed his head a moment in deep thought; then, looking up, said with the energy of a man suddenly aroused by some startling flash, "I see it! I see it!" "See what?" queried the saloon-keeper. "See where, for years, my wages have gone. I helped pay for that carriage, for those horses and gold-mounted harness, and for the silks and laces for your family. The money that I have earned, that should have given my wife and children a home of our own, and good clothing, I have spent at your bar. My wages, and the wages of others like me, have gone to support you and your family in luxury. Hereafter my wife shall have the benefit of my wages; and, by the help of God, I will never spend another dime for drink."