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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
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THE FLOWER OF LIBERTY.

What flower is this tn at greets the morn,
Its hues from Heaven so freely born
With burning star and flaming band
II gindIes all the sunset land;
O. tell us what its name may be
Is this the flower Of Liberty
II is the banner Of the free.
The starry flower of Liberty
In savage nature far abode
It's tender seed our fathers sowed
TIL, storm-winds roeked its swelling bud,
f,s oncning leaves were streaked with blood
Till 10 earth's tyrants hook to see
The full blown flower of Liberty!
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry flower of Liberty.
Behold its streaming rays unite
One mingling food of braided light,
The red that fires the Southern rose,
With spotless white from Northern SHOWS,
And. spangled DER its azure, see
The sister Stars of Liberty,
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry flower of Liberty.
Tho blades of heroes fence it round
Where'er it springs is holy ground;
Prom tower and dome its glories spread,
1t twaves where lonely sentries tread;
And plants an empire on the sea,
As vaEquished foes before il flee,
Then hail the banner of the free,
The starry flower of Liberty!
The sacred leaves, fair Freedoms flower,
Shall ever float on dome and tower;
To all their heavenly colors true
In blackening frost or crimson dew;
And God loves US as We love Thea,
Thrice holy flower of Liberty!
Then hail the banner OF the free,
The starry flower of Liberty.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

MIND AND MUSCLE who had
been editing weekly paper at small town
in an adjoining Safe, for some time past,
went through here short time since, on his
way to New Orleans in search of employ
ment. Smith met him in the reading room
of the hotel, just before he left, and asked
him how he happened to abandon his paper
You see, said Brown, Green and L
started the thing in partnership, ard, as he
is nothing of writer, it was agreed between
us that [ should edit the paper, and he
should do the press work, etc. This ar
rangement struck me after awhile as being
unfair, so [ said to Green one day:
Green [ don't like the way the work
in this Office is divided. l think that mas
much as you work merely with your muscle
while work with my brain you ought to
allow me little bigger, share of the profits
Brains ought always to command higher
price than muscle"
'Ail that may be true, said Green, ''but
look here, Brown, considering the large
amount of muscle I've got and the very
small amount of brains you've got, don t
think you have any right to say word. y
''After that" continued Brown, Il felt
that in justice to myself | couldn't associate
on equal terms with Green any longer, and
50 l sold out my interest in the concern and
left -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

The Tennessee papers tell funny story
of the exploits of a negro who, short time
since found bag OF gold in a hollow log
He converted his gold into fve-twenties,
and had over $4,000 He went to New
Orleans, workec in barber shop, studied
evenings, acquired a good knowledge of
English and French, and in March last
went to Europe as an attendant of an ex-
Confederate General, and now turns up as
proprietor of first class American restau-
rant in the Paris Exposition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

A certain negro was so convinced OF Il
lowliness of his race that he became ihdif-
ferent as to his future state, believing that
'dey II make niggers work even in heaben."
A clergyman tried to argue him out of this
case, as there wa no work In heaven for
him or any one else to do. His answer
was, You go way, massa; I know better
If dare's no work for the cullud pussons ap
dar, dey II make 'em shub de clouds along"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

One Of the lay speakers in Methodist
Conference, down East, Illustrated his read
mess to fraternize with the Southern breth-
rem, and his feelings toward them, by the
story OF the two that would not speak to
each other, but one having been converted
at camp meeting, on seeing his former
enemy, held out his hand, saying, ''How
dye do, Keno? am humble enough to
shake hands with dog"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

ging in this train of thought. He was
smoking and looking carelessly into the fire,
but as [ looked up at him, l thought dis
covered a more tender expression on his
face than 1 had for months. The widow S
story" thought [. has evidently touched
his feelings" and now after | had reason to
suppose there was some tenderness left in
his nature after all his unkindness to me, L
resolved to coax still more.of it to the sur
face. Men in general have great horror
of woman's tears, this [ knew to be the
case with my husband, and in all our bitter
quarrels they would have defended me far
better than harsh words, but was generally
too obdurate to resort to such a means ;
now, however, [ felt sufficiently subdued to
indulge in copious shower of them. So,
without word being spoken began to sob
in manner that at once attracted the at
tention of my husband
What is the matter?' he asked, draw
ing his chair closer to mine.
Il am thinking, [ said, sobbing little
louder, "how very, very" l could say no
more, from the choking sensation in my
throat.
Thinking how very what?" he asked,
looking tenderly into my face
l am thinking how lonely should be
if
'If your husband was dead, like the
poor widows who has come to stay with US
to nights that it, dear?'
Yes" and cried harder, and my hus-
band drew me still nearer to him.
We'll, Agnes, your husband is not dead,
and he will try to treat you better than he
has in times past, for he loves you still y
Loves mel" l cried in paroxysm of joy,
''oh, Landon is it possible, after all that
has passed between us?-oh, you do not,
cannot love me-
But do, Agnes And your be ask
ed, looking fondly into my eyes.
Il love you now" said, but supposed
only few moments ago | did not; oh, we
have been so very cruel to each other, Ian
don; but in the future will try and do ev
ervthing that can to make you happy"
'And | will do the same by you, Agnes, J"
This promise was sufficient, and in mea
sure carried into effect. We sometimes
had our little broils afterwards, but lived
more happily than we had previous to the
widow's visit. She remained some weeks,
bat | never told her of the change her pres
ence had wrought in our household.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

A venerable lady of celebrated physi-
clan, one day casting her eye out of the
window, observed her husband in the fu-
neral procession of one of his patients, at
which she exclaimed: Il do wish my hus-
band would keep away from such professions
it appears too much like tailor carrying
home his work
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

In a railroad station is placard announ-
cling No smoking, posted over an oil lamp
Two lrishmen appear, one smoking. Mike,
says the other, 'ye're transgressin' the
rhules of the establishment. How's that,
says the smoker. Don't you see there-no
smoking?' 'Yis; but can't ye see, ye spal-
peen, the remark is addressed to the lamp?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

1t appears that the good people of St.
Petersburg were rather 10th to see their
Sovereign depart from their capital without
being accompanied, as he has always been
for the past eight or ten years, by an i'm
mense dog called ''Mylord. " The dog was
Gar came to Nice to see his son die, and
was much talked of for his attachment to
his master. whom he never left moment,
sleeping always on rug by his bedside.
Only few days after the Cars departure
Mylord was taken i'll and died. The news
was telegraphed to Paris. but not com
municated to the Gar The young Grand
Dukes concluded that it was best that he
should not be told of it as they were sure it
would greatly mar the pleasure of the visit.
The death of a dog is regarded as bad
omen in Russia, and the attempt on the life
of the Emperor will confirm the supersti-
tion
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

Rochester has an organization Of widow
ers. One of them made up his mind to get
married again, and the rest Of them to the
number of eighteen. met at Mr. r. +. Sher
lock residence to present him with a silver
tea set and their we'll wishes.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

They tell of one of the unterrifed at
Bridgeport, Conn, who was especially ca
ger to see the Presidential party, exclaim
ing,as he rushed up.to the cars, Il dom t caro-
shucks about johnson; it's Parson Nasty
that | want to see
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

A poor citizen of Berlin was recently left
some $4,000. Being very old and feeble,
he was puzzled as to whom he should leave
his money. Thinking none of his friends
worthy of it, he at last determined to leave
it to bitter enemy, who had large fami-
ly and no money except his daily earnings.
He made his will to that effect he made a
ways wear thin white linen clothes, and no
extra under-clothing. Should that condi-
ton be violated even once the money goes
to executors.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
u NITU RE r o 0 NJ S.
JOHN GUELICH,

u U r n | 4 U X f. K y y NJ 5.
JOHN GUELICH,
Desires 70 inform his old friends and customers
that having enlarged his shop and increased his
facilities for manufacturing, he is now prepared
to make to order such furniture as may be desir-
ed, in good style and at cheap rates for cash. He
mostly has on hand at his .'FuI piture Rooms
a varied assortment of furniture, among which is,
BUREAUS AND SIDEBOARDS,
Ward robes and Bookcases; Centre, Sofa, Parlor,
Breakfast and Dining extension Tables.
Common, French-posts, Cottage, Jen-
ny-Lind and other Bedsteads.
SOFAS OF ALL KINDS, WORK-STANDS, HAT
RACKS, WASH-STANDS, &c.
Spripg-seat Cain bottom, and Pa-lor Chairs;
And common and other Chairs.
LOOKI NG-G L S E S
or every description on hand and new glasses fcc
old frames which viii be put Il. IN very
reasons able terms OF snort notice.
He also keeps on hand. or furnishes to order, air
Corn-husk Hair and Cotton top Mattresses.
COPFINS, OF EVERY KIND,
Made to order, and funerals attended with
Hearse. whenever desirable.
Also, House painting done to order
The above, and many other articles are furnish ed
to customers cheap for CASH or exchanged for ap-
proved country produce. Cherry. Maple. Poplar
Lin-wOod and other Lumber suitable for the busi-
ness taken in exchange for furniture
Remem Der the shop is on Market street, Clear
field, and nearly opposite the sold jew Store"
December 4, 1881 JOHN GUELICH.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

Three thousand families are reported, In
Wakeham county, North Carolina, as in
furnishing condition.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

1t is now stated that Gen. Santa Anna
was not forcibly taken from the vessel vlr-
ginia, but was captured while In SIsai as
the guest of General Perago.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

The crown which the Empress of Aus
tria wore during the ceremony at Pesth
was made for Maria Theresa. but never used
by that princess 1t is of silver, but SO
studded with diamonds and pearls that the
metal is scarcely visible. One of the dia-
monds is valued at 10, 600 forms, and one
of the pearls at 5000.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

1t is good thing to have utility and beau,
ty combined. as the poor washer-woman sand
when she used her thirteen children for
clothes pins.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

"What fine head your boy has, said
an admiring friend. eyes, yes, said the
fond father, ''he's chip of the old block
amt you, sonny ?" Il guess so, daddy, the
teacher said was young blOckhead.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
SOMETHING NEWIN CLEARFIELD
- Carriape and WAGON Shop

Immediately in rear of Machine shop.
The undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens of Clearfeld, and the public in general.
that he is prepared to- do all kinds Of work on
carriages. buggies. wagons, sleighs sieds. &c. on
short notice and in a workm anlike manner. Or
ders promptly attended to. WM. M'kNIGH HTs
Clearfeld. Feb Z lS66-y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

A gentleman once asked, what is wo-
man p when happy married man replied:
''She is an essay on grace, in one volume,
elegantly bound. Although she may be
dear, every man should have copy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
NLEARFIELD HOUSE. CLEARrrELp.

- PA.-The subscriber would respectfully
solicit continuance of the patronage of his ofd
friends and customers at the "Clearfeld House"
Having made many improvements, he is prepsr
ed to accommodate all who may favor him with.
their custom. Every department connected with
the house is conductedsin u manner to give gen
eral satisfaction. Give him a call.
Nov. 4, 1856. GEO. y. C0LBURN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
II A g L E III o T + Il,
~ CURWENSVILLE, PENN A.

LEWIS w. TEN EYCK, PROPRIETOR.
Having leased and reftted the above hotel, ne
is now ready to aceomm odate the travelling pub
lilo His bar contains the choicest brands OF iiq-
uors. He solicits 4 share of pnblie patronage.
July llth, 1885.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

The State Department has called the at
tention OF the japanese Government to an
ancient unrepealed edict of that country,
making Christianity capital offense, with
a view of having it abrogated.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

The cable receipts for the first year will
be more than seventy-fve per cent. of the
original cost of the last laid cable. The
stockholders may safely expect large dlvl-
dends after while
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

N(TALTER BARRETT, Attorney at Law, Clear
w field, Pa. May I3 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

NTERRELL BIGLER, Dealers in HARDWARE
lNl and manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-iron
vare, Second Street Clearfeld, Pa. June SO.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

DlCHARD MOSSOP, Dealer in Foreign and Do
l l. mestic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour, Bacon
Liquors, &c Room, on Market street, few doors
west OF journal Office, Clearfeld, Pa. Apr27.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
TERMS OF THE JOURNAL.

The RAFrsMAS's JOURNAL is published on Wed
nesday at $500 per annum in advance If NOT
paid at the beginning of the year. $3.50 will he
charged and $500 if not paid before the close Of
the year.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at 81 SO per
square, for three less insertcns-Ten lines
(or less) counting square. For every additional
insertion so cents will be charged deduction
viii be made to yearly advertisers
No subscription taken for shorter time than
six months, and no paper will be discontinued un-
till all arrearages are paid except at the option Of
tn e publisher s J. ROW.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

TOHN II. FULFOED, Attorney at Law. Clear
81 field Pa Office with J. b. McEnally. Esq,
over First National Bank. Prompt attention Civ
en- to the securing of Bounty claims. &e, and TO
all legal business March ~ 1901
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

FREDERICK LEITZINGER. Manufacturer of
II all kinds of Stone-ware, Clearfeld. Pa. Or
ders ssolicited-wholcsale or retail He also keeps
on hand and for sale an assortment of earthen-
ware, of his cwn manufacture. Jan. l, 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
. c O T T II o U s E,
MAIN STREET, JoHNsTowN, PA.

his house having been reitted and elegantly
furnished, is now open for tho reception and
tertainment of guests. The proprietors by long
can satisfy discrm mating public. Their bar Is
supplied with the choicest brands of quors and
wine. July 4th. 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

~ B. READ, NJ b., Physician and SUI geon,
Il having removed TO George ). Kyler dec d,
near William Grove Pa. offers his professional
services the citizens of the surrounding country
July 10. 1861.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
The Fourth at Kylertown.

s. j. Row, ESQ. DEAR SIR: The 9lst
Anniversary OF our National Independence,
was celebrated at Kylertown with that spir-
1t which should ever actuate Americans
The morning of that day was ushered in
by the beating of drums and the roar of
| cannon. The spirit of '76 appeared to be
again rekindled in the minds and will of the
people of this end of Clearfeld county At
about 10 O'Clock The large procession took
took up the line of march for beautiful
Grove, selected for the occasion, near the
village of kylertown. The procession num-
bered from five to seven hundred, and was
headed by band of music and the Chief
Marshal, James L. Stewart, and assistants
+. G. Bremen and VIM. Dougherty.
After partaking of a sumptuous repast,
prepared for the occasion, by the ladies of
kylertown and neighborhood, on the Pic
mic principle, and in which this large con-
course OF citizens participated, the cloth
was removed and the meeting organized by
| the appointment OF Capt. James Hughes
Presidents anG Secretaries
Rev. w. o. Wright then offered up a
Prayer to the Throne of Grace, for the per-
mission of this large concourse of people to
assemble together on this our great Natal
Day after which he delivered feeling and
instructive address to the Sabbath School
children, who numbered over three hundred.
L. j. Mccullough, Esq, of Clear6eld, then
read the Declaration of Independence, pre-
ceded by few appropriate remarks, which
were listened to with marked attention.
After " hich the company were favored, for
an hour, by an eloquent and pertinent ad-
dress by Joseph G. Brenner, Esq, of Nor
risdale, who dwelt in part on the scenes of
of the Revolution and the causes which led
thereto. In speaking of the flourishing
condition of the country he said that when
the Declaration, just read in our hearing,
was adopted amid the plaudits of the multi
tude, the place upon which we then stood
was wild and unproductive forest, but,
said he, the influence of our free institu-
tions has shorn the stately oak of his leafy
honors, and Frustrated his lofty trunk be-
meath the axe of the improver. He closed
his able address by an eloquent appeal to
the citizens present to protect and defend
the sacred legacy left them by the death y
Charles Carroll, of Carrolltown, the last
who survived the signers Of the Declara-
tion of Independence. At the close of this
address, the Fantasies, to the number of
25 or more, made their appearance on the
ground and created a vast deal of merriment.
The following toasts were then drank,
nothing, however, but lemonade was used
on this occasion
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

the Keystone of the Federal Arch Rich
IN the fertility of her soil, in her vast min
eral stores, and, above all, in the enterprise
and industry of her citizens. She has all
the essential elements of greatness and
power, and stands peerless among her sister
States.
By Guest-The Declaration of Inde-
pendence. The brightest jewel in the dia-
dem of American Legislation.
By the Company. Ladies who pre-
pared this elegant repast May they live
long; may their shadows never grow less,
and may they never want for any of the
good things they have so literally dealt out
to us this day
By the Company-T Orator of the
day patriotic and eloquent. His address
is worthy the epoch it commentaries.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

CLEARFIELD NURSERY.-ENcouR.
~ ACE HOME INDUSTRY.-The undersigu-
ed haying established Nursery. the Pike,
half way between Curwensville and Clearfeld
Boroughs is prepared to furnish all kinds of Fruit
trees, STANDARD and dwarf Evergreen. Shrub
berry. Strawberry and Raspberry vines. Also.
Sibrian Crab trees Ounce and early Scarlet Rheu-
barb, &c. Orders promptly attended TO. Address
Aug 81, 1864 j. d. WRIGHT, Curwensvilfe,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

B M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law. Clearfeld
y Pa. Practices in Cearfed and adjoining
counties. Office IN new brick building of J. Boyn-
III, I'd street, one door south of Lanich's Hotel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

VOliN GUELICH. Manufacturer of all kinds oi
q Cabinet-ware, Market street. Clearheld. Pa
HI also makes to order Collins. short notice and
attends funerals with hearse Aprl0,'59.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

N,HOMAS J. MCCULLOUGH, Attorney at Law.
/ CIearfeld. Pa. Office, east of the .'Clearheld
Bank. Deeds and other legal instrume nts pre-
pared with promptness and accuracy. July j.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

VNRANK BARRETT, Conveyaucer and Real
Il Estate Agent, Clearfeld, Pa. Office on Sec
ond Street with Walter Barrett, Esq. Agent for
Plantation and Gold Te rritory in South Carolina
ClearfeId July 10, lo67.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
H o NJ + | n D L st r 7 [
BOOTS AND SHOES
Made to Order at the Lowest Rates.

The undersigned would respectfully invite the
attention of the citizens of Clearfel and vicin /.
ty, to give him a call at his shop on Market st.
nearly opposite Hartswick 4 Irwin's drug store.
where he is prepared to make or repair anythi ne
in his line. -
Orders entrusted 10 him will be executed with
promptness strength and neatness and all work
warranted as represented. ls
have now on hand a stock Of extra french
calf skins, superb gaiter tops, DC, that will
finish up at the lowest figures
June 18th, 1886. DANIEL C0NNELLY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

+" F. NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker, and
IL. dealer in Watches, Jewelry, &c. Room in
G raham 8 row, Market street New. 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17
THE EsTERN oTEL

THE ESTERN TEL
i Clearfeld, Penn a..
The undersigned, hayiDg taken charge Of the
above named Hotel, generally kuown The
Larch House, situate on the corner of Market
ami Second Streets Ciearfeid Pa, desires to in
form the punlic that he is now prepared to accom-.
modate those who may favor him with a call.
The house has been re-itted and furnished,
and hence he fatters himself that he will be able
TO entertain customers in a satisfactory manner.
liberal share of patronage is solicited
June Il, 1867. j. A. STINB.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

~ ALBERT BROS, Dealers in Dry 6 oods
V. Groceries Hardware. Queensware Flour Ba-
con, etc, Woodland Ciearfeld county Pa. Also.
extensive dealers in all kinds of sawed lumber
shingles, and square timber. Orders solicited.
Woodland. Pa Aug. 18th. 1863
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

I(IILLIAM ERWIN Marketstreet, Clearfeld
w Pa, Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Mer-
hantise, Hardy rare, Queensware, Groceries, and
family articles generally Nov. 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

i" BUCHER SWOOPE, Attorney at Law. Clear
III. field, Pa. 0fsce in Graham's Row, four doc 6
west of Graham Boynton's store. Nov. 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1867-07-17

Talk about mean men, said old Fry,
why, there's that Bill johnson, he's the
meanest man | ever hear tell on. Bill was
constable here. Why don't you think he
had an execution on me for little matter of
groceries. and he came out and levied on
my old woman's ducks, and wanted me to
drive EN- up and catch EN-. But I told
him to catch 'em himself, and so he chased
'em round and round the house and every
time he'd catch duck, he'd sit down and
wiring its head of, and charge mileage"