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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
UMBER, LUMBER.

II UMBER, LUMBER. R
II COMPREHENSIVE.
R. H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the "Steam Saw Milp' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed a partnership with Mr. G. P
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. u. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot. sf51ts f.s d. s9.i 90. .fde.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tity, and at reasonable prices. 70. ~.
Letters on business or orders should be ad
dressed to -a .tii i'll HUGHES Il CO., H;-t
.etsa 80, a, ss.. Cady's Tunnel P. O., Z
May 4th 1868. 70 JaslS5s : :, Bath Co., Va.
| take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberalf patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm. Mr.. G. P. Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm Of Hughes 4 Cauthorn.
TB. CAUTHORN1
may1 9Th '6S-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

"A NEW The attention of the
N farmers of this county is requested to a
new style of BOARD FENCE, aspecimen ofwhich
is to be seen in the Courthouse yard.
than the erdnaT board RGs fence ae
taken down with great rapidity, is firm and du-
rabie, can be prepared during theWinterandpre-
SCENTS many points of vantage for the consider
alton of the farmer. r,, s' s.
= Farm rights win e.disposed of upon reasonable
terms, either by Gro, E.. PRICE or the undersign-
ed. = y 'i.. ". = 'l''1.''.'.' DAVID BUCHER.
March 27A.tf Yi2ii lhse4s ~, IN 9s,i'3 .'is
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

anFTIa WHILE YYey ARE N9vNa,---=Tlhiln'lk
Of this, my young friend, and as you have
Kind affections to make some good girl hap
py,t settle yourself in life while you are
young, and la, up by SO doing, a stock Of
domestic happiness against age or bodily de-
cay. There are many good things in life;
whatever satirists and misanthropes may say
10 the contrary bRF probably the best Of all
next to conscience void qf oHense (but With
out which /; BY the by, they can hardly eK=
list, are the quiet exercise and enjoyment of
the social feelings, in which we are at once
happy. in CURSE YES and the cause of happi-
ness to those VIII are dearest to us.-ScoH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS. -
WHOLESAL RETAIL,
CHINA, GLASS Il WHITE GRANITE WARE
Z m
I CHINA HALL.

y
The subscribers are now receiving the largest
stock OF WARE ever seen in Stanton, and they
are now prepared to make the following PROPOSE
ton to merchants, viz: 80, .,sa-.s...5s go.
We can and will sell the best White Granite
Ware at precisely Baltimore prices, with freight
adde
We will only name the prices of some leading
articles.
The best White Granite Handle Teas at 80 cts.
er set; the identical goods you have to pay IS
ents for at regular jobbing houses in Baltimore.
Breakfast, Tea, and Dining Plates at from one
dollar twenty-five, to one dollar seyenty-fye cts.
per dozen. This is the best Granite Ware made.
Covered Dishes, Ewers, Basins, Dishes, Pitch
ers, Tureens, Sauce Boats, Pickles. Buffers &c.
We are willing to take the invoice of any Job
bling house, and duplicate the bill at 10 per cent,
advance, which we think is about the expenses
incurred in shipping to Staunton. -
rs In retailing we can sell nearly all kinds
of Ware at 40 per cent, lower than before the
War, taking the price of gold as a basis.
We have made arrangements to receive large
additions to our stock every week, and are de-
termined to supply any demand made upon US
and at wonderfully low prices. Our motto is
"Quick Sales and Short Profts.'' TIA
PIPER, DRAKE & CO..
anr14-tf o.. F. .i5s7 tll' '--I'' - 81
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

DAY UP? PAY UPll
il Persons knowing themselves indebted to
respectfully but earnestly requested to call
and settle at once. I need every dollar that is
due me- andhope my friends will respond prompt-
ly. have to pay cash for labor and material and
shall be compelled in the future to adopt the
friends and the Public generally for their kind
patronage, and hope by strict attention to bust
ness and fair dealing to merit a continuance of
the same.
s,.stF sgl,fl st. 3D. s.e. i. w. A. BURKE.
4e.d Burke's Iron Works, Stanton, Va
& jan9-tf bsil Coz Spectator copy.
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apr24-tf.
V9URKEss LIVERY STABLE,

- q aaiiW ~ ESQ @tzH '''
- -e9o i94 ~, STAUNTON VA.
The proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attentio of bis friends and the public generally,
- - = WV BUGGIES, HACKS &c.,
which, in ne Ntness and ease Of running, are not
equalled by a. ~ Livery in the Valley: ,og j
His stud Of r. ding Buggy and Hack horsesha
been considerab,' Y increased and he is now pre-
pared to accom-. >odate persons with Superio
riding and driving horses, both gentle and fast
He will furnish s. age Ieea OF eoarq horses py
Parties can rely on the " sorses being well cared
for, as that experienced a, ID famous hostler, TOM
BETHEL is in general c5sx q aa the stable Ho,..
r. o1 ~ eai On The pro,fietor, who can
always be found atthe stable, which Is convenient
to both Hotels and directly betveea tsse Railroad
and Virginia House. c. -, -
Thosehaying horses for sale VIII aSa gooo
accommodations at Burke's Stable. izs 5..l :.
mayl-tf f-z<-flT ~ 1fr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
TEMPLE OF FASHION

q
Mrs. K. NJ. Kelley has returned from Baltimore
with large and elegant assortment pc Millinery
and Fancy Goods, which consists of all the latest
novelties of the season, Real and Imitation Lace
Collars Plain and Embroidered ditto, Linen and
Cambria Chemisetts, Ladies & Misses Kid Gloves,
American, French and German Corsetts, Cloakg
of the very latest styles, Dress Trimmings, Black
and White Mourning Collars, to all Of which she
invites the special attention of Ladies' p u as'i' :
The latest novelty of the season is the Grand
Duchess Pannier and Cravat, Hair Braids and
Frizzes and new style Chignon, sold at Baltimore
prices. ....sfe.sa,5 sf,i l7,,,5 .75}s5tE III
nOy6-tf .af't--i
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No,-.6''=; g
old Hickory's Flgure-Head.

Dom Piatt tells, for the first time in print,
good story about President Jackson and
the removal of his wooden bust from its
place as fgure-head for the old ship Consti+
tuition. The story was communicated to. d.
P. by Mr.. Dickinson, the first A.J 8 Sec
rotary Of the Navy, who Says q 2aa, 9a' /
r. remember the towering rage he exhibit
tied when the news reached us that the fig
ure-head, carved in likeness Of the Pfesi-
dent, had been sawed off by some miscreant
in the night He directed me to offer a
large reward, and swore he would hang the
stsoundrel, sooner or later. 10 ll7'1g@Ig on
[ offered the reward, and one night, some
mo nths after, a. man sent Lotto my room
word that he wished to see me. I'ordered
him in, and rough fellow made his appear
ancei with "a sack thrown over his shoulder.
Without saying a gord, he slung the sack
round and emptied 8 huge wooden head on
the floor - I IL 'tsiz2 N'Snaat' 50
5ad.esThere it is, sir Now bring out your
bears,,' said the man, 1t was q grotesque
looking thing, sawed off directly under III the
ose.9Qf;i3 3faa % ssi7ai 5H5 n 9l- 4'ss.t
SO uThere it is, I say" he went on 81 had
,nothin' again old Hickory, but that heac
hadn't any business on the old Constitution
IT'D saw it off agin. Now. do your worst. y
19iI ordered thefellow under arrest, and ta-
king nav carriage, droveto the White House
with the amutilated head in the sack Civ
ing it to a servant, ! appeared before the
President, and without sayihgia word ssa
the head on, its nose, before him. fon the TIA
bic. Heastaredl atiity and then at me, anc
when & explained, he burst into,aj fit Of un
eontrollabie laughter. 7iraas @selaiaiRlas 81:
idsisWhy, that he eraed, IL length, stwhy
that is the most Internal craven imageI eS'
ier saw. e!Thesfellow did perfectly right
You've got him, you say &; well, give him g
kick and my compliments, ;dand teho'himftc
saw it off again! y .sa1a.31a II 81 u s9gta
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,
TON VIRGINIA..

= STAU TON, " RIG INIA. n97 Z
We are now selling, and have constant de
mand for Farming, Grazing Timber and Ninera
Lands Of all descriptions, Mius, &C., and, we in
vite parties having such property for sale, es
pecially in the county Of Augusta, and the Val
ley Of Virginia, to put the same in our hands
believing that we possess superior advantages
edge fthe country, and our extensive business
relations, for securing purchasers
We make no charge for advertising or show
ing proper ty, but when we find purchaser for
it we charge a commission of five ercent, to be
paid out of the first payment made by the pur-
chaser. t h -"
Nov %, 1861.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

NALL AND WINTER GOODS. 81 .sHAi !
II a'Il We have Just received large supply of
Fall and Winter Goods, consisting Of all the
late Styles of Ladies' Dress Goods, Trimmings,
Buttons &C., of every grade:
Our stock of Cloths, Cassimeress, Linens and
Boys wear iscomplete. Fge
Our entire stock has been selected with CARE
and will be disposed of as LOWias good quail
ty of goods canb sold.s- All we ask is an exam
ination and respectfully request our friends and
the public to give us a call. .lI- .a,IE
'-s4E ~ >''' L. WITT & BRO,
Main Street Stanton Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

A CCOUNTS READY, ana We NEED the
n a.. money, and will still take greenbacks
at par for accounts, notwithstanding gold is ad-
yapneing steadily. A word to the wise is sufi.
e;ent PIPER, pRlAKE& co. g
aug14-tf gs. i. s....s...5
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

YXTEtL DIGGING AND
w fl'3H'}IA MINERAL PROSPECTING.
The undersigned, an7experienced Well Digger
this locality or county. He will work by con-
tract or by the day as preferred: iaaa,1: 90 9
He has also considerable experience, (13 years.
in the mineral business and will engage in pros
pecting for minerals for parties desiring his SER
Having considerable experience in Railroading
he Will undertake the management OF lot OF
hands.
He can be SaAnd on application to j. r. Beard,
Staunton. ~
decl8-tf = WAl. X. MARKS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

XK7ANTEp.-A WHITE WOMAN, without
w encumbrance, WHO is good cook,
can hear of pleasant home and good wages, By
applying at Spectator office.
seDl8-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

T1RENCH CLOAKING,
all shades and colors, from Sh 90 to SO 90
at HILB & WELLER'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

A GENERAL AUCTION.
~ AND
COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned, under the firm and style of
PECK & CUSHING,
having taken the large and commodious store
room of Mrs B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta
street and Spring Alley, in staunton, fort the pur-
pose Of onducting a ~
General Auction and Commission Business,
solicit eonsignments of all kinds of Goods and
Produce, to be sold either at auction or private
sale, at reasonable charges.
Sales of all kinds ofproperty attended eitherin
town or county H. H. PECK,
Jan4. 1861. EN-. CUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

IO-PARTNBRSHIP.- THE undersigned hav
~ 9- entered into Copartnership for
the purpose of conducting the GROCERY AND
PRODUCE BUSINESS at the old stand Of Hoge
& Mason and would be glad to see their friends
and the public generally. - ,.-...s i,4a
aug14-tf CHAS. d. HUGE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

Some mothers give Their daughters the
care Of housekeeping, each. week by turns
It seems to me a good arrangement and q
most useful part Of their edApatlan, Do
mestic labor is by all means compatible with
the highest degree Of refinement and mental
culture. Many of the most elegant, accom-
plished women l have known have looked
well to their household duties and have hon
ored themselves and their husbands by so
d aa}iHA1s iT -f,s.a a. si y I,
Economy, taste, skill in cooking, and neat
ness of the kitchen, have a great deal to do
inn making life happy and prosperous. The
charm Of good housekeeping is in order,
economy and taste displayed in attention to
little things; and these things have Won
derful influence. A dirty kitchen and bad
cooking have driven many one from home
tQ seek qQmffars aad happiaess somewhere
else None of our excellent girlstare fit to
be married until they are thoroughly educa-
tedin the deep and profound mysteries of
the kitchen b 3i. ai,sl ssij.liie.i5 .asrsa,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

600 HooP-sKIRTs,
NU go cts. a piece, le5 Ladies' cloak
from $3.50 to $500
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
WYNN. HALL CREW, 'il} I'd
w e.s5; r.f3i DEALER IN 2
3 yTHRAcITE & B1TUMINoUs COAL.

.sNTHRACITE& BITUNINOUS COAL.
Best led and WHITE ASH ANTHRACITE Coal
Cor FAMILY and FOUNDRY use. s.e -a.
MIpLorH14N (BTuMNoUs) LUMP, HAIL, AVER
AGE ANE SMITH Coal for FAMILIES, STEAM ENGINE
and BLACKSMITH use. All, = -"~
Office and Anthracite Coal Yard Cor. 18th and
Cary st. Bituminous Coal Yard 18th st. near
sfayo's Bridge, Richmond, Va. ILL., 9,6
may 1-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
Business Cards, :

.--~--o--~-~--~---~~- ~-7~-~--~~~~0-~-~~r~--
JOHN EcHoLs, ~ H. NJ. Bell
R.. HCATLETT, JED HoTcHKISs.
NICHOLS, BELL, lCATLETT & CO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

GTIEFF'S PIANOS.
New and Improved Scale,
will be on hand for examination at Hunter 4
Nowlin's Book Store about the 18th ofSeptem.
Der. Call and see the BEST Plan O now made
JOEL ETTINGER, Sole Agent.
Aug 23-tf. =
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lanes PAGAN, 9; stsat sa9iesg % t9.-s@9'9'
81 Boor AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS,
.zt} 4SA~0e MAIN STREET STAUNTON.

II AMES EAGAN.5 ftt- .tfiff SAf-9as ~ i--7@'.f-At
q 9'SBoor AND SHOE MANUFACTURER,
zs} >s.a@0e MAIN STREET STANTON.
Keeps constantly on hand large stock of SUI
perior Leather and Shoe Findings, purchased. in
large quantities and at the lowest figures and lis
therefore prepared to make up in the neatest
styleandsat low prices, for cash, LADIES BXLMo-
RAILS and POLISH Doors, of best FRENCH KID and
BeoT MoRoeeoy MEN s W ATERpRooF Doors; SHOES,
GATHERS, &c. fsaa sfa Y 7.stsst - rsnaeza =
He guarantees to give satisfaction both as 10
price and finish. Men $ fine calf bootsat $i0 90
Jan. Ito, ,68--tf.T hes slglaA 94sa4 5ai:la'f
d B.HOGE 4 BRO.,s IS arss1 NJ. .i,.',4z .
eii'f.a (sUccEssoRs TO ,HoeE ! MASON e,e -
,.@s.eg Wholesale and Retail Dealers in fes.
GROCERIES, PRODUCE
eis1s t4s 97s!siss { 52z AND So - i.,'t.'a sa.
.I,e.g .i;l .FERTZLLZERS. 5s ~. s::t as5
Highest market price in CASH paid. for &.
FLOUR, WHEAT, RYE, OATS, CORN, &c. .
aug14-h ass ~ 20
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

A NJ. SIMPSON,
DR.. Chapmans Office is prepared to Manufac-
ture H
g. LADIES', MISSES VI .eltt. sss
AND CHILDREN'S SHOES. # 10
of all styles and of the best quality. ~
Having fitted up neat room for the accom-
mediation of his lady friends he will be pleased
to have them call and leave their measures for
any work they may need, promising to give sat-
sfaction, as usual, in each and every instance.
Feb. 81, '69-tf
D B. GRAVES,
FASHIONABLE TAIL OR,
Main Street, Stauntom, IA. four doors East
of Crwford's old stand,
where he is prepared to execute work in the most
fashionable manner and at the shortest notice, at
reduced price for the CASH. Cutting andren-
ovating done in the best manner.
Aug 9. '67-3m
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A NJ. HENKEL, NJ. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
s. HE. HENKEL, d. ID. S..

formerly of New Market Va)
Respectfully announce that they have located
in Staunton Va, and offer their services to the
public in all the branches of their professions.
Calls promptly attended to at all hours, unless
professionally engaged. l.e s;-ef &
Office on corner of Augusta and Main Streets.
Entrance doors north Of Bicke's corner.
Aug7-6m# "a -. 400
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

Winch Rors F4RRssgssS + OF three kinds Of
timber used fox telegraph wire supports, the,
chestnut poles deeayed first, the cedar next
the locust are still sound ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05
NH YES! OH YESi! I hay.
" this day taken out

" this day taken out IL =. Il
AUCTIONEERS LICENSE.
Those wanting goods, or in fact, any thing
SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
in Town or Country, will do we'll to give me a
call. ~ s--'.'
Office under Va. Hotel, next door to Mandle-
baum's Clothing Store.
Auction every Saturday in front Of Court
House.
Val will sell on most reasonable terms.
Dec. 13th-tf ,s HENRY o. CEASE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

nR. c. R HARRIS
| IL .s..sssss...ssa SrAUNToN, VA.
With over Is years experience in the various
Special attention given to diseases peculiar to
females. Patients from a distance can be accom-
modated with board at frst-class Boarding Hou-
ses. ....i-sa- =l,,.,.7l
Patients waited on in the country when de-
sired. 5a3.' y ~ - - -5,s,
Office, hours between and 10 o clock, A. NJ.
and 2 and O'Clock, P. M. sic ~
Office on Main Street, Q doors East from Dr.
Chapman's, Surgeon Dentist, and nearly oppo-
site Taylor, & PowelPs.
Apr. at. HIAE a9I IL
JOHN EcHoLs, h. N BRILL, H. CATLETT,
Monroe County Staunton, Lexington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

''Sir, bring me good plain dinner" said
a melancholy looking individual to a waiter
at one Of our. principal hotels in the State.
Eyes, SIR" .,,.,;s,.-, al, ~ ,.t; fTe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

9SuREs CURE FOR Boris IN HoasEs. - Takes
half ii pint each Of vinegar soft-soap, gin
and mo ,ss, shake well together, and pour
down the animals throat While the mixture
is foaminge al ''ia-- ----a''''as saa''i1aa Biz
aFonpHRFoR M1LcH OowsiaisA Maine far
mer, after many trialsst says he gets the
most milk and the best butter when he feeds
his cows sweet corn, cut green and we'll cured
in the shock. IS,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

Washington drew his last breath in the
last hour Of the last month Of the year, and
in the last year Of the century. Fl died at
at u o'clock, Saturday night Dee 1890.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

Potatoes should always be kept in the
dark. Rural housekeepers do not need to be
told this but many others Wac live in towns
and cities should know that potatoes exposed
to the light, for day only, have Atheir.
flavor injured, and the long er exposed the
the worse they are Never. use greenisb
potato 4naeriicon Aqjicatat;t ,ttst.fi9I 9.ii
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

BAKED FIsn.7-Put fshiin a bakepan with
a little water, few slices of onion and car
rot, which I'D their sugar to the sauce No
good gravy can be made without these two
vegetables! Parsley thyme and'pay leaf -4'
If the fish water dries too fast swhile hak-,
ing, add ailittlelwarm water. A fork will
tell when hen the fish is done by its taking
Take out the fish and simmer the. pan on
the fire to make gravy Aalinle broth is an
addition ;'!l .y9ihrou 81; Ia boog .jsu.
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Poetry.
.'TELL THE BOYS I'm COMING sooS.s

lsfTFrom the Land We Love. T. 43eTs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-05

0-''' -''1''-' -" Va '' 4a9w ro4
s.FIlaoeo sisa5ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
.e STANTON, VA.
WILLpracticeint the State and FederalCou
at Staunton and in the Circuit and County
Conrtsat Staunton, andin the Circuit and Coun-
ty Courts of Rockbridge, Rockingham and Allie
ghany counties. They will also attend to special
business in any part Of Virginia and WestVa.
Sent lift zf.ss f5..e.f4s-S .s.;ss .,5ss-,i4,t4;
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-23

got pink note" "What do you think Of
Augustus there, with the pork and beans,
who is so pensiyely leaning his cheek
upon his hand" said myth the first; but
before the answer could be given,
apparitons three and four appeared,
and hard upon their heels came five
and six There was now perfect
CONSERVATION ON the lower side of the up
stairs saloon of the fashionable restaurant
in Broadway. The man Of tilt fell back
ward and was shot under the table; there
was a general feeling after hats and a
gathering up of loose handkerchiefs and
canes All at once, after one Of those
short sudden panics, which convey electric
knowledge to the human mind, a general
stampede took place and the whole party,
with more or less dignity-according to
the natures and shapes they had assumed
made for the stairs and descended out Of
sight. 1t was several minutes before they
could hand in their checks and pay their
score, and during this time the mlschievous
bevy, with strawberry marked handker.
chiefs, took full pay for their trouble in
the hearty laugh which they INDUCED in at
the ludicrous tabeau and exodus they had
just bchcld, on the part of the gentlemen
who were 50 sharp after the snug little
fortune and whose motives were entirely
confined to the object of getting a "con-
genial partner, with whom they could
quietly settle down in life"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-23

way to the undertaker's, and left. The
chief turned to me and said
| am expecting company to dinner and
shall have to get ready, 1t will be favor
TO me if you will read proof and attend to
the customers"
! WINGED a little at the idea of attending
to the customers, but was too bewildered
by the fusillade that was still ringing in
my ears to think of anything to say. He
continued.
Jones will be here at three. Cowhide
him. Gillespie viii call earlier, perhaps
throw him out of the window. Ferguson
will be along about four-kill him. That
is all for today, | believe. If you have
any odd time, you may write blistering
article on the poiice-givc the Chief In
spector rats. The cowhdes are under the
table; weapons in the drawer-ammuni-
ton there in the. corner-lint and band
ages up there in the pigeon holes. In
case OF accident, 60 to Lancet, the surgeon,
down stairs He adyertises-we take it
out in trade
He was gone. shuddered At the end
of the next three hours had been through
perils so awful that all peace of mind and
all cheerfulness had gone from me. Gill
lespie had called, and thrown me out of
the window. Jones arrived promptly,
and when got ready to do the cowhiding,
he took the job off my hands. In an en-
counter with stranger, not in the bill Of
fare, had lost my scalp. Another stran,
ger, by the name Of Thompson, left me
mere wreck and ruin Of chaotic rags
BUH1}O ErapegS