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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
IN RaLTIN0RE AID POTOMAC RIVRR
LANDINGS,

I INCREASED ACCOMMODATION.
] A>se THE "DIAMOND STATE" Capt.
aS:s:sSS 80 Jacob kcrwin, will leave Alexandria,
s.!Aard ~, at 2 o'clock, ?. NJ, and returning,
A hsya Baltimore, on Wednesday, at 3 O'Clock,
~ OF esrlier, i! loaded, and all surplus freight
lila taken b. the st. Nicholas.
.Truss The ':ST. NICHOLAS" Captain
= as:ssss Samuel Guy, will leave Washington
j O'clock, and Alexandria at o'clock, A. M,
d saturday morning, and returning, will leave
Fillmore on Wednesday at O'clock, P. M, and
il all az the following landings to land and
SAG pa3sea gers and freight Point Lookout,
gsys, Droon's, and Coads Tharyes, Pinsy
92t Stones Wharf, Chappell Point, Popc's
] ei and all the established upper landings on
4 gEy!sad Shore, and White Point, Matthias
si,s and Boyd's Uole, on the Vi-nigia Shore.
10 WHEAT & BRO Agents.
CHARGE OF HOURS!
sI4ND AFTER MONDAY, APRIL Ora, 1864.
sr~a GEORGE PAGE, and ST
- THOS. C0LLYER. asgss2zszsasssszssss assszzszsssSzssss
3!lRGE PAGE. loavo3 AlexAudria at ~, s, ~,
M2t,4 and 81 o'clock.
''ss Washington at s., 9, II, l, }, and Is
.:ock.
Es9HAS C0LLYER, ienyes AlcAsndris at 81,
IL, /, and o'clock.
gTss Washington at s, 10, y, ,, and 81 O.
.cs.
aI:ept on TUESDAYS and Fri lays, on which days
|Aslll oays Washington at 10, and Alexandra
I i. O'Clock, for Mount Vernon.
S. GEDNEY, cantaips.
;99 5. BAKER,
|. .Toa The Steamer JAMES GUY, leaves
- I'D Washington every TUESDAY and
n - : L 2~,. OF
ti'eock, 4. NJ, for Currioman and the intsrine-
lie aniiogs. On her return trips, sho will
4Is Cacrioman cvory Wednesday, and Saturday,
F'oelOck, A. N.
LUCIEN s. PAGE, Proprietor.
A'aASlsL Bousu, Agent, Alexandria
.ay4-tf
= NEW YoRK, WASHINGTON, 81
- GE02GETOWN, AND AL 80 ssssss
EXAEDRIA PACKETS.
e OLD REGULAR LINE. -"As
S'hoaAer ARCTIC, Captain Hicks
STATESMAN, Capt. C. n. Mott.
" . HAMILTON, Capt. Ogden.
FAIRFAX. Capt s. Mott.
SURPRISE, Capt. Cole.
YORKTOWN. Capt. Woglon.
SAIL WEEKLY.
AGENTS: ....s
New York, Stafford & DODGE,
50 Front street.
Georgetown and Washington,
McCOBB & DODGE.
Alexandris,
I'm. II. FOWLE & son,
>S2 Ia No i. South Wharves.
II VESSELS WANTED. SFf
- We are NJ all times, prepared to s>ssAs4ssss
wy. s~sA caTsoos to one, or more of the following
;,%aHi, Boston, Cohasset Narrows,
H. y-';Soi' ~ New L@ndon, Norwich,
~ ~, haTen, New York, Troy, and
+ "ay savannah, Charleston, at our
tt"Yli, Frsaoricksbu-g, rent rates of
"$5at. WM. Fl. FOWLE b SON,
,&I-tf No. 1, South Wharves
ii VESSELS wANTED.-vsssels constsat-
SS%S!y wanted FOR ....
NORFOLK,
PORTSMOUTH.
T., and RICHMOND.
,aa'St rates Of freight and dispatch given. Ap-
: -. /" (oet 81 D. B. SMITH. :
Il VESSELS WANTED FOR N. YORK
Hnt 10 rau;p + Co
CST RECEIVED
~ ~ boxes new Smyrna Figs
$1,000 Torpsdoes
a., barrel Cranberrics.
N'SO' fresh supply oftoys and fancy articles,
= - C. SCHAFER'S,
80, Confectioner and Fruit Dealer,
-, 20 No. 3 North Fairfax street.
FESSNcH WINDOW .GLAss.-3OO boxel
ssIva, ffsheh Plate Window Glass, 81 10. just re,
IS.l ALI SIZES furnished ut short notice
''no 2s R.PH. MILLER, SON J. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
LAGER BEER BREWERY,

LAEES bEEE BhEWEhI
West End, King street, Alcrundrid, Virginia,
JOHN KLEIN, PROPRIETOR.
EIAVIN1 made the most approved and moasrA
Il improvements for the successful manufacture
of pure LAGER BEER, persons ordering from
me can rely upon getting the best article: Orders
solicited and promptly attended to. Address as
above. nov 27-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

NJ 4 L l. | Il Z.
NEW ARRANGENENT, IA y 2l@t, 1860.
LOUDoUN and HAMPSHIRE
RAILROAD.
r. TIE sss2::zss552 :sss:2a
5 - 81 - n. =. ~.
DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, (S"Hdays erccpte",l
Fla Falls Church, Iienna, Fotrfdr {. H., Hunter !"
-Hal, Thornton, Hsr"doH, Gmy"r@, farmosA'
LRESE CRG Hamilton. Parceilsc;He. S"ickcra-
ville, Cttstlcnans. Ferry, and BerryriHe, 6y the
Alssandric, Lot.doan and Hampshire Raitroed
and Means tt Fawcetts .drstetuss Na'l Coaehes'
On and after Monday, 2lst lust, will leave the
Depot at Alexandria, at S, a. NJ, and arrive a.
Winchester at 5, p. II.
Leave Winchester at s. A. NJ, and Leeshurg
liz, a. N., arriving at Alexandria :, ?. NJ, In
time for Immediate connexion with Washington
and Baltimore.
FAR E.
Tound from Winchester, $3.25; Berryville So;
Leesburg, $3.50. IntcrIacdiatc points in propor
ton. W. oL Ai;h'
nv lT-dtf General superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

" DINNER AMG TEA sETTs.
4 RENCH PORCELAIN DINNER SETS,
white gold band and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., &C.,
separate, for setta.
Frencl. Porcelain TEA SETTs, white, white and
gold, gilt and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETTS and FlECES,
separate.
English White Granite Ewers and Basins, and
Chambers.
English White Granite Foot Baths, Slop Jars, &c.
Do. do. do. Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &C.,
in any quantities, wholesale aud retail, at prices
thatcannot fail TO please.
9th mo 90 4. II. MILLER, SON & co.
CTAND BACE-BkooMs ARE FALLING.
- shall SELL from this date, BROOmS from
II 25 to 50 75 per dozen, and no compromise TO
make have made contract for large lot OF
new Corn, and ail that know the nature oi brooms
will not buy old, when they can get new.
| would invite merchants coming to our city,
to call and examine my Stock, US it is the largest
10 be found this side of misunderstanding Of
Drooms. Buckets Tabs, Churns, Baskets, Black
ing, Matches, DC, &c
/ have orders to show, that merchants nave got
!ny prices, and have gono TO Baltimore ami have
sent their orders from Baltimore to ill. and nc
knowedged thut they would saYe ~ per cent 70
buy here. .- L. hEhhlH", "
Broom and Wooden Ware House,
oct / Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
N PGWHATAN PIPES.
tU BOXES P0WHATAN PIPES, medium
10 Z" small,
Just received from tie factory, will be sold low
by the box. -,
1000 REED STEMS, of unusual length, will
he sold low by the bundle
9th mo 3 r. II. MILLER, SON co.
GROUND PLASTER.
JlHE undersigned having rented. the NEW
4 STEAM PLASTER MILL Of Messrs. Viii
tine j. Wrieht, arc prepared to furnish the best
article Of GROUND PLASTER, at six dollars
per ton Of 224O ths., delivered on the cars or t.
-es ,els. ljy 2l1 G. +, SUTTLE co
OYSTER DISHES, Oyster Broilers, Chatting
" Dishes, Coffee Urns and Biggins, Hot Water
Dishes for Steak, Vegetables and Buckwbe;t
Cakes: Plate Warmers, Footmen to hang on Crates
Britannia and Block Tin Tea Sells, Casters, dc
for sale by JOHN odDEN,
nov 26 Dealer in Housekeeping Articles.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Two odesirable
HS three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSES,
located in pleasant part of the city. The terms
will be very accommodating: Apply to
ia 1Q--tf W N M"sE't+H
OARKIAGE POLES, Shafts, Wagon Bands,
u Sulkey Shafts, Bent Rims, Spok"s, and a
further suTply of Axle Grease. The best article
vet made XIV GEO. I. BALDWIN,
sep3 King street.
4 LExANDRIA CITY SIX per cent STOCK,
IA Registered snd Coupon, for sale by 31zs 55 ,t
des 9a-H C0RSE 4 BROTHERS. s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

H4OAL.-Wh;te and Red Ash Anthracite and
u Cumberland GOALS on hand, and being con-
stantly received. for sale by cargo, carload, or
single ton. Apply to d Is. Smith /.
IEss- Orders may be left at Potomac Insurance
Office, or my Office, on the Wharf. between Came
ron and Queen streets. 6ets II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

JUST RECEIVED, bbls. of Sweet Havana
u Oranges
boxes Lemona: bales Almonds
-. | bales Cream Nuts; do. Fiiberts
2 4" Cocoanuts; cask Currants
| cask Canary Seed; do. Heap Seed
boxes Citron; 50 do Fire Crackers
90 boxes New RaisnS: also, a quantity of new
TOYS and FANCY ARTICLES; also, a lot Of
NEW CAGES, aud fine lot Of CANARY
BIRDS; also, IL large assortment Of CANDY OF
my own manufacture. For sale at
C. sCHAFER'S, Confectionery and
novG Fruit Store, No. 9, North Fairfax ST.
THOR SALE.-The Catawisa, or Everbearing
RASPBERRY, now in full fruit; also, the
true RED ANTWERP PBRR RY; fine
PLANTS Of the following kind Of GRAPE
VINES, Catawba, Isabella, Aebecca, Concord
Diana, Black Hamburg, &c.
SHADE TREES, WEEPING WILLOWS,
HARDY OVERLOOKING R E S, at the
Garden, on Washington street opposite the Cot
ton Factory. JOHN .. HUGHES,
oct l7-dtf Nur.eryman and Florist.
THO THE PuBLIC.--Dr. p. A. COBB has
l. made Miiburu & Bro, Druggists Of the city
Of Alexandria, his sole Agents tor the town and
county o. Alexandria. to seli his superior OIL,
known az the CINAKER OIL This OIL is
warranted to remove MI kinds of pains, such as
Rheumatism; Neuralgia, Sick Hendache, Strains
Sprans, Bruises, de-; also, commended very
highly for Horses. This OILis warranted to re-
move all the above pains in from TO ~ minutes
DR.. P. A. COBB, Lynchbarg. Va.
.yan od al,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

AMBROTG PES,
DAGUERREOTYPES, an.
and PHOTOGRAPHS,
Taken artistcally, and us low, if not lower, than
anywhere else. Ga9- Come and see the HALO
TYPES II. WOOLF,
NH lily Royal st., I'd door from Kins-st.
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
IA Library kept in the south-room, tirst-story,
Of the LYcEUM HALL, S. W. corner Of Prince and
Washington streets. Open every day from to 7
o'clock, P. M Annual subscriptions, So; six
months, $l.au; three months, 81. Volumes in
Library, nearly 5, 90.
President-R. L. CARHE, JR.
Vice Presidcnt-SiLvANus MILLER, JR.
-DIRECT0RS:-
Sylvester Scott Andrew Jameson,
james S. HalIowell, Edgar Saowden, jr.,
Benjamin Barton, Elizha J. Miller,
George D. Fowla, Stephen Swain,
J ohm A. Milburn, John West.
-5.t Treasurer-Andrew Jameson.
:. ny sly J.SAM'L. WIMSaTT. Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
CgAFGE 0F RS!

. sF~a The Steamer JAMES GUY, leaves
- Washington every TUESDAY and
AlDAY. at o'clock, i. NJ, a1d Alexandria at
i'eiock, A. NJ, for Currioman. and the intsrine-
''' landings. On her return trips, sho will
'1s Ca'rioman cvory Wednesday and Saturday,
R'oclock, A. NJ
LUCIEN s. PAGE, Proprietor.
A'aASlsL BoUsu, Agent, Alexandria,
Wifi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

LIRON BURGLAR AND FIRE-PR00F
SAFES, with his improved combined Formulation
and Combination Locks, have merits that deserve
the attention of every business man. 1t is conf
IDENTITY believed that the decided triumphs of this
SAFE in all places where fully tested, as at Iowa
City by would be competitors, and ut Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, by fire, must convince discriminating
public of the folly of trusting in sheet-iron SAFES
for any purpose whatever. persons wishing SAFES
are invited to an investigation of the many adyaat-
tages this CHILLED IRON SAFE possesses over
all others. By calling at our Sales Rooms, 55
Louisiana Avenue, Washington city, the most sa-
tisfactory certificates can be seen of the FIRE
and BURGLAR PROOF MERITS Of this SAFE.
L. G. PATTERSON, General Agent.
W,.hirctan 5ar 13-dly --.&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
TYE ALEXANDRIA, SHOE FACTORY.

JERSEY City, N, j., oct 3O-dam
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FOR THE NORTH, WEST, and NORTHWEST
Gs - - ;;
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.UANDTBs, CAKES, and CoNFECTloNERl
Of Nil kinds constantly on hand, ana !, alSo
made 70 order, at =. % n =. .tra.+
,sa sep l3-tf No ;. -- NORTH III --~---------v-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05

lila Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
3s;'a'-' iFVR THE. COUNTRY
,srUgMsHED, REGULARLY, ON
,,Ts THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS,
w. Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
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s,,a,srs going by this vol! known Line, viii!
-, bs suro Of frst class and fast steamers, Of
!; % e,agsrt ana attention, and . good supply
..,,a,wishing to send FOR their friends, can
in IN certificates Of passage at she above rates.
II passage. apply to ~
FOWLE / CO, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
DRAIN PIPE.

UNA1N PIPE. = - =
NTE HAVE received samples of "STEAM
w PRESSED STONEWARE DRAIN PIPE
and will take orders for the same, in any quanti-
ties of any desired size, from inches to I'd i'll
diameter, in 3 feet lengths. This pipe will answer
full as we'll es Lead or Iron Pipe, at much less
cost, for all purposes OF conducting water to or
from buildings, by the natural flow where thereis
10 pressure or strain.
Farmers or others who have Springs at q dis
tanco from their dwellings or barn yards, at
moderate elevation will find great advantage
in the use Of thiSpipe.
Samples exhibited, and any information requir.
ed, will be aheerfaly given application to
mo22 R. II. MILLER, SON l. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-05
FOR RENT.

~. FOR RBNT-a three story DWELLING
i5.ss HOUSE. on Washington street., between
priuce and Duke streets. lately occupied by Com
Moore Possession given mmeliate!Y. ArEy t"
Mrs ANNE Il. LLOYD,
ars eli On Masllin etnn g.. conner 0i QNee1.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
Lice on Cattle.

There are various simple modes OF
killing lice on neat cattle. Yelio,o smut
sifted on the heads and backs of animals
is pretty sure to kill the most common
kinds Of lice. Snuff is better than toboeo
juice, as it is more safe and not likely TO
do any harm.
But it is said that there are certain
kinds Of lice which are not afraid Of snuff.
Well, take some lump oil and apply it to
the heads and shoulders of the cattle
Oa and greasy matter Of ell kinds are
very disagreeable to all kinds Of vermin,
and we doubt not a thorough smearing Of
the head and neck and back of animals
will drive away all these troublesome
visitors.
Ashes sprinkled on the backs Of cattle
will often clear them Of vermin. So will
sand or any kind of earthly matter Cat.
tie that lie out, where they can choose for
themselves. are seldom lousy. They are
fond of covering themselves with sand
whenever they can find loose bank to
scatter about.
Hens running at large, and where they
find sand in plenty to waliow in, are not
usually lousy. A bed of ashes is still
better, and they should always be accom-
modated with painful in their inclosure
-4NaSs. Ptoughmon.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
"Let Us Alone"

The sound sentiment of the South seems
to be embodied in the following from the
Petersburg Va. Lnteltigencer:
"Let us alone" Such, says cotem
porary, is the simple, brief, emphatic de-
mand of the South. 1t is all that is re-
quired of the North.
1t is a moderate appeal to common
sense and justice. II There is sufficient
strength in the conservative feeling in the
North, that demand can be complied with
willingly and cheerfully. 1fthere is not,
there may be uttered an equally simple,
brief and emphatic determination-'we
will make you let us alone, by having
nothing to do with YOU Let the North
be satisfied that in the South there is no
division of sentiment. Here we are un-
animous. The division and quarrel must
be North of the Potomac. We rejoice
to see that we have strong friends there,
who are not afraid to stand up for the right
Let us alone, means no John Brown
and his pixies, no underground railroad
operations, no incendiary documents to
inhame the passions of slaves; mind your
own business, and we will mind ours
Is not this fair demand?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
The DistiM Dead of the
Last Ten Years.

Within the last ten years death has
taken the sceptre and closed the reigns of
sovereigns on the thrones of Russia, Aus
tria, Sweden, Denmark, Hanover, Naples,
Portugal. Brazil, Japan, and Sandwich
Island. One President of tbs United
States and one Ex-President have died,
while Louis Philippe has Joined the
sceptured host, having previously lost his
earthly crown. Numerous illustrious
men have departed prominent among
whom will be found the names of Web
ster, Clay, Calhoun, Peel, Wellington,
Soult, Theirs, Chatoaubriand. Mettern-
ich, Wordsworth. Moore, Rogers, Lock
hart, Wilson, Macauley, Hallam. De
Quincy, Irving, Prescott, Crawford,
Ssdgewick, and numerous others, while
the names of Jane Porter, Jane Taylor,
Miss Milford, Miss Edgeworth and others
have added brilliant luster to the roll OF
eminent and ilustrious women.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
wounds and Scratches in Horses

When l worked at my trade, in the city,
| had occasion to use different kinds of
paints and oils, among them was what is
called bright varnish" Fresquently l
would cut myself, sometimes so severely
that have been laid up for weeks.
would try all kinds of selves, but the
wound would be long time healing
One day | cut my hand severely, and as
/ had nothing to put on it at hand, !
thought | would try some of the 6right
varnish;' as it is sticky substance, /
thought it might stick the wound together;
accordingly l bound up my hand with it
and kept on to work; the varnish relieved
the pain, had no soreness in the wound,
and in one week it was entirely healed
My son was saving through board one
day, and carelessly put his hand under
the board. My son had his forefnger
bone entirely sawed off. put the ends
together, put on this vanish, bound it up,
and the result was, that after one week
the bandage was removed, and the finger
had nearly grown together, My horse
once had the scratches SO badly, that it
was difficult to get him to move about.
| rubbed the parts affected with the var
nish, for two days, which caused perfect
cure. The varnish can be bought at the
paint shops for six or eight cents per quart.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01

A NOBLE DoG.-Dr. Able, in one Of
his lectures on Phrenology, related very
striking anecdote Of a New Foundland dog,
in Cork, This dog was of noble and
generous disposition; and when he left
his masters house, was often assailed by
a number of noisy little dogs in the street.
He usually passed them in apparent un-
concern, as if they were beneath his notice.
But one little cur was particularly trou-
blesome; and at length carried his petu-
lence so far as to bite the New Foundland
dog in the back of the foot. This proved
to be step in wanton abuse and insult,
beyond what was to be patiently endured
and he instantly turned round, ran after
the offender and seized him by the skin of
his back. In this way he carried him in
his month to the quay, and holding him
some time over the water at length drop
ned him into it. He did not think how
ever that the culprit should be punished
capitally; and he waited little while till
the poor animal, who was unused 20 that
element, was not only well ducked. but
near sinking, when he plunged in and
brought him out safe toland.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01

The GREAT MYsTERY.-The following
beautiful passage is taken from Timothy
Titcomb's, or DIR. Hollands preaching
upon Popular Proverbs" which the
Springfield { MASS. RepuJlicen is now
giving to the world:
The body is to die, so much is certain.
What lies beyond ? No one who passes
the charmed boundary comes back to tell.
The imagination visits the realms of shad-
ows--sent out from the window OF the soul
over life's restless waters, but wings its
way YEARLY back with an olive leaf in its
beak as token OF emerging life beyond
the closely bending horizon. The great
sun comes and goes in heaven, yet breaths
no secret of the ethereal wilderness the
crescent moon cleaves her nightly passage
across the upper deep, but tosses over no
message, and displays no signals. The
sentinel stars challenge each other as they
walk their nightly rounds, but we catch
no syllable of their countersign which
gives passage to the heavely camp. Shut
in Between this and the other life is
great gulf fxed-across which neither eye
nor foot can travel. The gentle friend
whose eyes we closed in their last sleep
long years ago, died with rapture in her
wonder stricken eyes, a smile of ineffable
joy upon her lips, and hands folded over
mphant heart; but her lips were
past speech, and intimated nothing of the
vision that enthrslled her.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
An Economical streak.

The Mac-a-cheek Press is credibly in
formed thst the members OF the Legisla-
ture will shortly give notice of the follow
ing bills:
can act entitled an act to run the SUI
preme Court without brains; which bill
provides that said Supreme Court shall
be annually put up at auction and knock
ed down to the lowest bidder.
An act authorizing the State Treasur-
er, Auditor, Secretary of State and At
torney General to form themselves into a
Coal Oil Company, whereby it is hoped
they will be able to support themselves
and families without being burthen as
heretofore to the State.
An act authorizing the Governor to
charge ten cents admission to lectures o.
his own on Animal magnetism.
An act entitled an act for the better
support of the Ohio Legislature, wherein
it is provided that said Legislature shal
be boarded at the Penitentiary, lodg,
down back allies. and black their OWL
boots"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1860-03-01
He Alluded 10 Cows.

In the agricultural districts the opera
tion of milking cows is called pulling
teats." This is the preface to our short
but affecting story. The people of S,
Portage County, have debating society.
The other night they discussed the ques-
ton, "Is the human race increasing in
development" The school house was
crowded with young ladies and gentlemen.
One of the disputants for the negative
ably contended that the times were de-
generating-that things were growing
"wuss" constantly. Said he, "Why.
what upon arth does the young man of
to-day amount to? He is feeble in body
and mind, wears fine clothes that his faith
er buys him, has rings on his fingers and
little hair on his upper lip, and the
hardest labor he can perform is to carry
round meresham pipe. Now when l
was a boy we were not AFRAID to paH teats.
A wild shout greeted the announcement.
The speaker blushed, and in faltering
voice said. "Ialladed 10 Coms" That
helped the matter.-Plam Dealer.