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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
MolYat's life Pills and Phenlx Bittcrs

were first used in private practice in 1s25. They
were introduced 20 the psbic in lss5, since which
time their reputation has extended, until they have
sale in excess Of all other Cathastc and Purifying
Medicines. There lie hardly . family among civilized
ations who have not evidence OF their ben
etc ial effects Their great Is owing to their
uniform reliability in eases OF Constipation, Bilious
and Stomach diseases. whether Of long short dura
ton. They entirely vegetable In their compost
ton, and harmless to the geniest infant One ingre
dent opens the pores the skins another Is durec
and stimulates proper action II yhe kidneys; third
is smoiient, lcasehing phieYm and humor from the
lungsi other properties werning and cathartic
and cleanse the stomach and bowels from unhealthy
secretions. Their ned effect Is, to regulate the
impaired functions of the system, and to produce
ALL-that they will cure all complants--hut under
ordinary circumstances they may be relied upon to
cure Nervous and Sick Headache, Costiseness, Dys-
pepsia. Indigestion, Jaundcei Liver and Bilious
Complaints. Colds, Scurvy, General Weakness, DC.
They are expressly made for these diseases Millions
upon millions of cures becited n no single in
stance has complan mt come to our knowledge,
where they have not operated - recommended.
The printed circular each boz fully expla
the symptoms and effects Of each disease, specifies
treatment, furnishes evidence, &c.
We briefly refer to Rev. David Elder, Franklin, n.
c., who wascurcl Of Dyspepsia. CIR Cross. Of Thco-
ike, H., cured Of Liver Complaint. IL. Hooley, Of
crutches; in three weeks james d. DoIens,
of Adrian, Mich, cured of Bilious Fever. Rev Henry
fever and Aaue. Rev I'D II May, Twenty first New
York, Of Rheumatism and piles Of Is standing.
Rev Samuel Bowles, Editorof the Springfield tMass)
Republican, was cured of terrible Costiveness Hon
Ed Wcbher, Of Kumney, N. H., Of Liver Complaint,
etc. etc, etc.
box Of Moaat's Life Pills. with full circulars &c
will be sent graist to any Physician Clergyman,
the receipt oftwo three cen: postage stamps.
MoGat's Life Pills . cents per hos. MoGat =
respectable dealers the ailments and the
~ WHITE & HOWL AND. PROPRIETOR,
Successors to DIR John Mofat, and DR. VIZ Moifst
1871 Liberty Street New York.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
FARM & PRAIRIE LAND
FOR SALE.

WE have for sale on reasonable terms the
Farms a nm lands DESCRIBED h as is9xs;
| ing 40 acres, for $4,000, cash.
township 81, TiuiSc f,-SoaSioas with 8ooA mousse
'' Farm Of ~, acres on Sugar Creek, two miles
Sc of town; one of the best stock farms In the
country, has excellent timber, 6o acres set in
rich blue grass fine youngorchard, good build.
ings, known rs the Mohcgan farm. Price $50
Is acres Immediately east of fair grounds, an
excellent building location, with well, ever
green's, shrubbery and fruit trees.
Improved farm of l3O acres one-fourth mile
Sa q ho1s" good esar eisterm &C. Also %
acres timber one-fourth mile east OF the Ferry.
Good farm OF 30 acrcs TOO improved, 10 acres
timber. good house and stock stables, 3milts
| from Railroad station, cool stock farm, having
balance in one and two years
7s acres adjacent to stars Addition to town,
being part of the Knott farm, which We VIII
| sell in lots to suit purchasers.
| Lot No 8, Block No. -, and Lot No. 10, Block
| No. IS in town of Upton.
The Sec 10, tip 81, range 3, l6o acres, Mt sll
Part Of the Sc Y See S, tp 81. range !. 10 acres
| thirty acres broke and other improvements.
| Price SIG per acre.
A good improved farm of 200 acres--lOo farm
/ ed so in tame grass, 60 in timhcr-good build
| ings &C., being the " = 80 and Sc sw See. ID,
and NV ne n ne NV a Sec. 3d. all in tpsl, range
A farm of sci acres-230 first quality of tim
Der, 33l acres improved. two story brick house,
| three tenant houses, well watered with creek
| and wells. Price, go per acre, one half cash,
! balance in three annual payments.
/ sAlso. one 100, and one 80 acre farm, both well
| improved and fenced, at $40 per acre.
North y northeast u of sec &3, tip 81, range L
so acres; near Louden, and known as the Kins-
| man farm.
The sw a of the ne "A, and the east half Of the
NV 4, and the sw Il of the NV 4 of sec. g. tip
70, Ri; $50 acres. Ali in CeWiar county. Iowa.
Also the south Il of the ne 4 sec 3. I SO, X ~,
west in Calhoun county, Iowa.
/ Also. several town lots and residences III
| Upton.
80 acres choice prairie land in Cass county,
/ Iowa.
/ WOLF g. LANDT,
/ ne Agents, Upton, Iowa.
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RED OAK, Cedar CO., Iowa, I

e--"- :. - NIHTCII TUT, IoUC.
To Whon II may concern: hereby
certify that my dwelling house and con.
of March, 1865, and that it was insured
in the Fire Il Tornado Insurance CO. OF
Marion, Iowa. This day j. b. Hall, the
Vice President, called on me, investi-
gated, and adjusted the same to my en-
tire satisfaction. / recommend the said
company as a prompt and reliable one,
and worthy of patronage.
THEOPHILUS WILLIAMS.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

A LABaE assortment Of Briggs Bros.
imported Everiasting, Flower and Orna-
mental Gfass 6esds. as also general stock
OF garden seeds Id small papers, and in
packages, has just been received At
Alden's. and are guaranteed to be fresh,
new seeds from Detroit, Rochester and
Ftsdooia,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
vCoWJU0AL LOVE,
AND rnR nAvs1nns OF TauE MA NRs.

- y.
TySSAY FOR YOUNG MEN, ON the Errors
III Abuses aud Diseases which destroy the
Manly Powers and create impeiiments "a
MARRIAGE. with sure means Of relief Sent
In sealed letter envelopes free Of charge. Adj
dress, DR.. j. SKILLIN HOGGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelp01A, Pa. MY 4
SIX Pp.-Roets-- PAinters-Preach crs-- Play
ers-Pri.ten and Poataeians-- all suffer from
Dyspepsan, Eervonsness. Loss Of Appetite
Livsr Com lsints, ana ali diseases which they
may care or prevent by the use of Plantation
Bitters. II those sufferers took these Bitters
the Poetry would bo psfrer, the Paintings
grander, thesssmess livelier, the Acting truer
the Printing neater, and the Politics honester
This splendid tonic invigorates the system
and enablss the brain tQwork hcalthily. i
Perhaps no article WAS eyer so well endorsed
by all who have used n. ~ -
MAGNOLIA WATER.--A delightful toilet arti.
cle-superior to CoionGe and at half tho price.
-..r
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IT'S A aCHRISTAN INSTITUTION W

IT Is A"CHRISTAN INSTITUTION ="
My wife says that the enterprise of
making and selling your machines is
not only utilitarian and humanitarian
in its influence upon society, bnt that
it is absolutely a Christian Institution
and that she never could have found
time to read, mediate, or pray us a
Christian should do, withour it, Let
ter Of the Rev, J. II. White, Mount
Pleasant, Iowa, to the Wilcox and
Gibbs S. M. Co, ~ .@......
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

The International Telegraph Compa-
ny intends at once to connect Cuba,
Jamaica and Aspinwall by ocean tele-
graph.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

BROKE JAIL.-On last Friday couple
OF the pets in the county imam trap
succeeded In getting out, but their liber-
ty was Of short duration. The jailor
soon captured the birds, and will see
that they do not get out again,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

OILED GREEN CLOTH for window
shades, the best thing out, also Ameri-
can Hollands, just received at Daniels
Book Store.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

THE BLACK CROOK has had an enor-
NOUS run" ut the Fast, but is nothing
In comparison to the run now being
Chewing Tobacco sold by Hall &
Schumacher. It is destitute of the
''strong points" of the play, but the
lovers Of the weed Ego for it" neverthe-
less.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

ALL persons knowing themselves in
debtcd TO the undersigned are requested
to make Immediate payment, as l wish
to leave this place in few days.
S. S. BOZARTH.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

THE weather is not very pleasant just
now. Yesterday it rained all day, and
the prospects for sunny days are not
fiattering. The grass looks green, the
buds are swellings, and those little har-
bingsrs Of Spring are carroling beautiful
lays, but all these do not have any very
great influence over the-weather.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

To GUARD against accident in using
kerosine oil persons should always get
the best, that is the Downer oil, to be
found ut Bagley 4 Ingman's.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
CLIMAX.

TAas's CLIMAX SALvE, for Burns, Scalds, Scrofula,
Salt Rheum, Sores, Broken Breasts, Frost Diles,
Chilhlains, Stings. Bruises, Cuts, Swelings, &c,
whether upon man beast. is the most wonderful
articles produced. Oher good articles alleviate;
this cures. 1t allays Inflammation, subdues pain,
and heals without scar. II 10 worth its weight Ia
gold any family, and should always be on hand. II
is warranted 20 do what sAys every time
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

PRoF. WIN. r. KING of Mt. Vernon
will lecture before the Library Associa-
ton, at the Presbyterian Church, in
Clarence, on Monday evening, March
3Oth. Subject, Crooks and Rockets"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

SHEARER's FLoUR.-Bagley & Ing
man have for sale Shearcr's flour, which
Is warranted as good as the market af-
fords. Also, bolted and unbolted corn
meal.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

THE Gent. Agent Of the New York
security Fire Insurance Company, was
In town few days ago and appointed
:. L..bmlth agent for the Company
This Company has . cash capital OF
s2,0Oo,Ooo and furnishes greater induce
ments to persons desiring to insure their
property against fire- than any other
doing business In the west.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

WIN. DEAN, of the popular Dry Goods
house Of VIM. Dean & Co., returned
from the East yesterday. During his
absence he purchased larger and more
attractive stock than ever exhibited to
the trade, by this firm, and which in-
cludes everything wanted in the dry
goods line--goods for ladies, gentlemen
and children, Of every style and quality,
and at prices that defy competition
They will not be undersold. They also
have large variety of trimmings, laces,
notions. &c. Their goods are now ar
irving, and persons in pursuit of bargains
and the latest styles of the best goods
should not fail to give them call before
purchasing.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

DAILY REcEIv1Na.-Bagley & Ing
man are daily receiving new goods, and
adding to their stock everything kept
in well regulated house in their line of
business.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

THE best is the cheapest is rule
that should be adopted BY every person
when buying goods, and in purchasing
there Is no article where more care
should he used than when buying table
cutlery. The hest American manufac-
ture. warranted steel, knives and forks,
are for sale at prices 70 suit the times by
Bagiey 4 Ingman.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
Agents Wanted for pr,. H9ol c enti nss

LATED STATES, and the Work of Restoration.
Every voter reeds il before Nov, 1853. Freight,
largest commissions, and premium Of $500
paid. For particulars address
j. L. FITCH Chicago, Ill.
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TRY THE BEST.-In order to Introduce
Moore's Rural NeW-Yorker.
HOW YOU MAY HAVE
$1OO.OOO!

"A ND NO HUNIBUGI
The Most Important Discovery ~ the Ige,
4 NEW AND SURE way to accumulate Pro-
~ perty, in an Honorable and Legitimate
manner, recently discovered and fully OK plain
ed in the Great Book of the Age, entitled.
A SHORT ROAD TO FORTUNE"
on ftcts that cannot be denied, which, II follow
ed, will enable al to have Redutifth Honestedds
in the country or, Splendid Residences In the
city. The public are invited to Read Ponder
and Mspfoye. If they can the logical result Of
the faithful performance OF the rules laid down
In this remarkable work for the possession Of
any amount Of Property that any can rea-
sonabiy desire! Price of Book elegant thy bound
in Muslin, Gilt Edges, 800 pages, S2.o9. Sent
postpaid TO any part Of the L. $. on receipt Of
price. Address, UNION BOOK ASSOCIA-
TION, Syracuse, n. Y.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

WE HAVE RECEIVED another letter
ftem tho Thompson & Parkhurst troupe,
stating that they will visit our town
during the coming week. Look out for
sm6li bills.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

PosT No. 8, G. A. r., will meet at the
Office Of Il. L. Sweet, on Thursday, the
2Gth inst, at o'clock p. m. A general
attendance il requested as business OF
importance 10 to be transacted.
BY order of p. G.
l.. L. SWEET, Adjutant.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

PAKKER's GARDEN SEEDS for sale at
Halt 4 Schmucker's. These seeds are
good and reliable.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26
the oI-ACIxs EXTORT

HOW the QT-ACIKS EKTO1IT
l L FROM TItEIK UNFORTUNATE PATIENTr.
aU ACK R1 POS ED
cure diseases OF the gonerative organs, in both
sexes, with simple, safe and reliable remedies,
to be procured at any drug store. Those about
to marry should procure q copy at once. Adj
dress G.. w. MORTON. NJ. d., III Crosby street,
N. Y. Mailed on receipt of postage stamps.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

.EoUHD.-A ladies' shawl was recently
fd641, 1na road west Of Upton, And lefl
AnAhd1lec for the owner.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

REAR the article in regard to the
Soldiers Monument. The amount re-
quissd to complete this work is small,
and should be raised without delay.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

REV. e. SKINNERsw win preach In the
Is = Ehxpah On next Sunday morning,
March 29th. at 1OA o'clock.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

Read The notice Of the Brazilian Sweet
Potato in another column. It is highly
spoken of by those who have raised 1t,
snd we think it should be generally cul-
tivated.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

The UNRrvALED DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powders can be obtained at
A1dens. A single trial satisfies the most
particular OF their unusual XLNC.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

PERSONS wishing to buy glassware at
leO1kprasAke requested to call at Bagley
4 Ingmail's, who have just received
new SeOtk.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-03-26

RELIABLE.-The prompt manner in
which the Fire and Tornado Insurance
Company adjusted the loss recently sus-
tanned by Theoph. Williams, fully sus-
tains the good reputation that this Co.
have built up in this county. II our
citizens wish to patronize sound and
reliable heme company, by all means in
sure with the Fire and Tornado. J. w.
Morrison, Agent. #
- &v#
Il WANTCD-Parties to break LEO acres
of land in Burt CO., Nebraska, 10 miles
from the river. Will let it in 100 acre
lots or the whole amount, at good prices.
Also, the same to rent for 1869. Apply
to Calvin Mays, near York Prairie, IN
Cedar county, Iowa. f##sF
THE CONCERT ut Deans Hall, last
Saturday evening, was slimly attended.
The exercises fully proved that Prof
Dearborn Is a successful teacher, and
that his musical attainments are fully
equal to the demands Of the times. His
many friends here wish him continued
success in his profession, and hope the
day is not distant when he will again
return among us and have larger class
than ever before.
THAT peculiar shaped animal whose
musical voice is SO familiar to the citi-
zens of the northern suburbs of town,
has changed owners. We mean the
Mammoth Jack, recently the property
Of HI. c. Piatt, but which was sold on
Monday last to Mr.. Theodore Aldrich
and II. w. Starr, for the neat little sum
of $500. These gentlemen, we learn in
tend taking Mr.. BALKAN to California,
where, we have no doubt, they will as
tonish the natives by this huge speci-
man OF the Jack creation.
HARrER's MONTHLY, for April, has
the following papers: Among the Andes
of Peru and Bolivia, by L. G. Squier-
thirteen illustrations; Young Again
Personal Recollections of the War-IX.
ten illustrations; Du Chaillu, Goaillas
and Canibals- nine illustrations Shelf
field, a Battle Field Of English Labor
(continued); Miss Foljamb's Last; Miss
Sue and Mr.. William The Spirit Of the
Waterfall; The Woman's Kingdom, by
Miss Mulock- two illustrations; Eng
lish Photographs by an American Con-
gress and the Supreme Court; Editors
Easy Chair; Monthly Records of Cur
rent Events, and Editors Drawer.
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-4gsas Haated, nor rendu for Csms,sseys,
"THE HISTORY OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE SfA1ES' y

Its Causes, Character, Conduct and Results,
by Hon. ALEXANDER III. STEPHENS.
send for circulars, with terms, and fun de-
scription OF the work Address XEIGI4ER, Nc
GURDY & Co, Lomb bard Block, Chicago, Ill.
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AK EN- rs w ANTED FOR
TIN & BID Goa Is

-, - r. - ,,-lSj r., I--Is-I w.
ion ,tfh SccaeS and IeiiCHGs Ia ate Great Rebel
ion. It contains over laJ dine Engravings and
and 5ou pages, and is the spIetest aud cheapest
war book published. Price only s. 90
The public are cautioned against inferior
works with similar title. Sec that the book
YOU buy contains over leo fine engravings and
500 pages. Send Tor circulars. Address JONES
BROTHERS Co, Chicago, I'll.
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$40 10 $40 Il DAY Guaranteed

ItS Per DAY Sure. No money In advance.
Cio Agents wanted everywhere to sell cur
Patent Everlasting Metaiiic tlsshes-i.isle Ad-
dress AMERICAS Wire TO, iG2 broadway, New
York, IL Dearborn street, Chicago.
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r31iIig1 8 Arsrtisfr.
OZARK Z MILFORD,
an tors

= Wat PAPERs, Borders, Curtain pa
psn Of - kiada, just received ct Daniels'
Book Store.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-20

buy on credit, and the questions Of
price and conditions of payment are
matters that he cares but little
about. But what a crop of trouble
springs up from the seed Of debt.
How many slcepless nights result
from it; how many gray hairs its
troubles bring; and how often it
shortcns life--sometimes leading to
suicide and murder. And yet how
easy thingit is too keep clear of
this horrible monster. With the ex.
ception of sickness and the like
compelling poor persons to incur
debt for their maintenance, there is
but little necessity for getting into
such trouble. Every young man
should form fixed and unalterahle
determination, before commencing
his active business career. not to
incur one dollar of indebtedness
under any circumstances. Never
borrow. Never buy anything unless
you have the money to pay for it at
once. Pay no attention to "splen.
did opportunities 'bargains.'
"rare chances and the like. Such
affairs are only traps to catch VIC
Tins. If you see anything you
would like to buy, or if
any offer is made that you
would like to accept, look first at
your money pilo, and mako tha an
swer depend upon that. Always
pay as you 60. If you are short Of
money gauge your demands accor-
dinghy. Foster habits Of economy;
live within your means; buy nothing
you cannot properly afford; and you
will go through life free from the
miseries and troubles that besct the
path of the debtor.
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lESCO HOWARD co, IOWA. NOVEMBER 1863 WHOLE NO 428

chances and changes of life duly
provided. Wait, and ask yourself
how you would like, ten years from
now, to see your fair wife strug-
Cling with poverty. your children
shabby and want-stricken, and your
selfa miserable hanger on round
corner groceries and one-horse gam
bling saloons. You think that is
impossible ; do you remember what
Hazel said to the seer of old (: "Is
thy servant a dog that he should
do this thing?" a#.-
Wait merchant, before you tell
the palefa ced from the country
"that you can do nothing for him. "
You can do something for him you
can give him q word of encourage
ment-a word Of advice. There was
a time once when you were young
and poor, and friendless T! Have
you forgotten it already
Wait, blue-eyed lassie, wait a
while before you say eyes" to the
dashing young fellow who says he
can't live without you. Wait .un-
til you have ascertaincd ''for sure
and for CERTAIN" "a the children
say, that the cigar and the wine
bottle, and the card table are not to
be your rivals in his heart; a little
delay wort hurt him, whatever he
maysay-just see if it will.
And wait, my friend in the brown
moustache don't commit yourself
to Laura Matilda until you are sure
she will be kind to your old mother,
and gentle with. your little sisters.
and q true, loving wife to you, in
stead of mere puppct who lives
on the breath of fashion and excite
ment, and regards the sunny-sido of
Broadway as second only to Elys-
ium AS . general thing, people
are in too great a hurry in the
world !; we say wait, WATT!
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-11-20
Business Men.

While Benjamin Franklin was a
printer in Philadelphia, it seems he
published q newspaper. Among
other things that received strong
censure at his hands were certain
modes Of transacting business by
the merchants Of Philadelphia. He
handled the knaves in such a man
ner as to arouse their wrath, and
calling a meeting among themselves
they waited upon the sturdy printer,
demanding to know what he meant.
"Herc, . said they, ''we have
been patronizing and supporting you
and this is our reward. You must
change this mode Of doing or well
show you that tho merchants are a
power you may not trifo with
Without our patronage where would
you stand?''
Gentlemen of the Merchant &
Committee. +" said the polite printer.
Il am, as you see, very busy now;
but call at my house this evening
for dinner, and l shall consider the
matter over with you in a friendly
manner. r." The committee, con-
graduating themselves that old Ben
was evidently frightened, came to
dinner at the hour named. But
were surprised to find nothing on
the table but mush-made from i'll.
ground corn-and large pitcher Of
milk. The Merchants Committee
not being used to such coarse fare,
could do nothing bat watch the
healthy printer while he made .
hearty meal. Rising from tho table
he addressed the committee thus
''Now. gentleman, he that can live
comfortably on such food can live
without your patronage. l shall
cease to attack those practices when
you cease to practice them, and not
before. Gentlemen, goodnight. =
And for many year Philadelphia
merchants were better and far more
honest owing to this incident.