The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-02-11
How Jim Donnpilan Out.ueatrd Uncle
HIItv snow.

BtliY snow.
Old Uncle Billy Snow was and Is the keen
est tracer in tho country. He was never
has been laid 10 catch him, but his opera
lions ALWAYS turned Out SO as 10 add some
thing to his pile, AMI still more TO his repuIa-
ton.
Some time since party Of young men
'alking of Uncle Billy's great luck in this way,
vttious instances were mentioned OF his ex.
traordinary trades, and his uniform success.
Jim Dounean al length offered to bet that he
would catch him before Two days. Ofcourse
that was taken us soon az proposed, and
soon after Jim left us 10 make his prepara-
lions to win.
The next day was coun day, aud jim and
Mr.. Snow met at the Cour House.
"Good morning, Uncle Billy" said Jim ;
call we'll TO day 2"
"Pfe'iy well, thank you, Jesmes, my
SON."
"Any trading OH hard this morning - en-
quired Donnellan.
Nothing in particular, Jeemes times is
rather dull just now people don't trade as
they used 10 do"
"Thars fact, Unclc Billy" responded
Jim. "Well, since nothing better offers,
spose you and make trade"
No objection in the worle, Jesmes Go
ahead aud let's hear from you.
Wall HAL. ntil,, I ho,.o
that want 10 trade for that muls OF yours
how will you Hade!'
"l don't know exactly" responded MIR
Snow, "but as mules are generally considered
worth more than horses, aud your mare is
getting along in years. spose ten doIlars
wouldn't be- loo much, would III Give me
len dollars and your mare, and you may take
the mule"
"Donew exclaimed Jim, perfectly delight.
ed"
The money was paid over, and the critters
were handed over to their new masters Jun
took the mule home and that night the beas
laid down aud died, This was IA sore blow
10 our hero, but he hat one m orc day left
aud determined 10 save himself. The "A
moruin. found lin aud Snow at the sam.
place, and III conversation as follows
"Uncle Bnly," says Jun, II think you
come the strong game over me yesierday
in tina, mule of ,ours, ! dout like him =,
much this morning az | did Yesterday -
dun't think he improves on acquaintance
wha,II you take 10 rue o. (-wap back)
''Now, Jeemes, my .ou," answereG Uuc
Billy, Il dont want 10 be hard on you, 5u
you took me up on the first hop, and OF
know trades trade. Bu if you ar. anx
iocs TO rue, don't care much. Give me TEL
dollars more and you may have your mare
back"
/" Uncle Billy, I'll do il r exclaimed Joe il
great delight. "Bll only on one condition.
I each man must come after aud take away
his own bras. ddn'I bring ny mule alon.
/ 10 day. and see you didn't ride The mare
so il is as Icing as il is broad. III give ter
dollars now, and III 60 home with you first
and gel the mare, and allerTards you can
send, or can come for the mule at any time
"Any way, Jeemes," replied Mr.. Snow.
The money was paid, and jim and the old
man started. The next day when the crowd
had met 10 decide the bet;A jim was there
giving his experience as follows:
"The old man and went along very cosl,
together, talking about everything in tue
world except our trade. This question i
dotsed. | was afraid to open my lips till
got my mare safe. Al last We reached the
old fellows house. He said 10 me as we en-.
tered the yard
"Jeemes, my son, there is your marc-you
can take her away with you"
"Ard, boys, if there wssa'l the old mare
ayiu' in the yard, as dead as a door nail
The internal euss died the same nigh trith III,
mnle !-Spirit Of The Times.