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The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

IL every quarter Of the globe where it
is known, and there are few indeed where
it is not, the Mexican Mustang Liniment
takes precedence Of all similar prepare
uons. lts transcendsnt merits have OBJ
tanned for it popularity seldom reac ed
10y any proprietary medicine. In its in
fancy the fiat of its success was pro-
nounced in the widespread endorsement
which it received from physicians, veter-
mary surgeons, horsemen and the public
generally. No one now thinks Of cues.
tioning its claim to DO considered the stan.
dsrd liniment of America.
ll-3d&wlW
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

NEW FLOUR AND Fed SToRE.-Wm.
Lonergan has opened flour and feed
store in Wardners new building, on Com
mercial avenue. He 10 selling the choicest
brands of Cairo City Mills -four at the mill
prices. lie has also for sale, in large or
small quantities, bran, hay, osts, corn and so
forth. Lonergan is entitled to liberal
share of the public patronage, which we
hope he may receive.
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For CORoSER.-The Republican,, at
"the last moment" brought out Hunt, .
colored man, for coroner, in opposition to
Gossmsn. Postmaster McKeaig says
bhos ~ shN HASs ssa 49, -.u.-
throughout the county. the white Repub-
licans as we'll as the black members Of that
organization would have voted for Hunt
and thus secured Gossmsn's defeat. But
they didn't. and Go.sman Is elected.
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FLANNELS,
BLANKETS,
CASSAMERES,
JEANS, ETC.

is the largest in the city, and we are en-
abled to offer special inducements to pur-
chasers.
In Gentlemens' Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, Hats, Caps and furnishing goods
We are fully prepared TO meet all de-
mands at prices defyng competition. AS
it is to the interest Of every one to buy
where goods arc cheapest and best
We cordially invite the public
to call and examine our stock before pur.
chasing elsewhere.
Our establishment is located on the east
side of Eighth street, between Washington
and Commercial avenues.
BLUM & AMsoN.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

YocuM.--This new but very expert
politician, who has burst into public view
brilliantly, bears his honors meekly and
blushingly He is not proud, but he "
h.ppy. He worked in his own interest
industriously and with great tact. May
he continue TO DO clerk for sixteen years,
or thereabouts
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

GERMAN ScHooL.-The German Lu.
theran school on Thirteenth street, be-
tween Washington avenue and Walnut
street, will reopen, for the winter term,
on Monday, November 18th, and will be
continued without suspension. All parents
wishing their children to learn the Ger
man language correctly, will do we'll to
send them at once. ll-7-2w
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

The CAIRO HERALp.-This ia new ~.
per, issued yesterday afternoon, contain.
ing kilograms received during the day.
UP 70 aoclocS p. m, and also tho local
news OF the city to that hour. It is not
'n'ehasd to be q permanent institution
+" WIZ be continued until the demand for
'a,' ',ee'on new. has been sa,isaed-prob.
ably for three days longer. Advo,,;,s.
men'' Will be inserted at fssrfully low
figures. Bring EN- in. ~"
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

NorIcE or REMovAL.-H. Sayers has
removed from No. % to IS Ohio Levee,
where he is paying the highest prices in
cash for scrap iron, rags, ropcs, copper
brass, lead and all kinds of old metals.
Also, the highest prices in the city paid
for hides, furs, feathers, leeswax, ginseng,
tsllow, grease, etc, etc. Remember the
place. No. 95 Ohio Lcvec. ll-7tf.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

FoR RENT, a two-story business house
On Commercial avenue, between Eigh-
tssnth and Nineteenth streets. 1t is we'll
adapted for Saloon and Boarding house.
A lease for twelve months VIA We s''.".
Apply 70 JoHN HEGARTY, No. 80, Ohio
Levee. l0-l-dtf.
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HARMAS.-We caught glimpse of Mr..
Harman yesterday. He was cheerful If
not happy. Hetakes his defea. phlosoph-
ically. Mr.. Harmsn is one Of the best
clerks in the state and has occupied that
position in this county sixteen years.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

REBUXED.-Mr Yost, the Federal office.
holder with long legs and q prominent
nose, was promptly rebuked Yesterday by
sgentleman whom be insulted In the street,
by sPouting haunting political slang t
him. We have great deal Of respec, for
1osss nose' and therefore beg him to
guard we'll his tongue.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

CoNMEScED.--The circuit court of Pu-
laski county convened at Mound City on
Monday morning last. Harrison, charged
with the murder of Swobods, WAS taken
to Mound City yesterday, where he will
be tried this week.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

TO ANY Of our friends who desire q
arstclsss article in the line Of boots, shoes
or CATERS, made to order, of the best stock,
and in any style or pattern desired, we
would say try VIM Ehler's before going
elsewhere. 10 left
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

DIR. McCApE's great sgue cure or com
pound extract Of Liriodendron is purely
vegetable and will never harm the most
delicate constitution. 1t 10 we'll adapted
to all ages and sexes ana not only cures
the most severe attacks OF chills and fever,
but tones up the system to such degree
that n relapse rarely, il ever, will take
n,aco lO-l7eodlm
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

=. FrRE.-There was an alarm Of FIRE yes
terdsy evening, at about six o'clock, oc-
casioned by the burning out of a chimney
on Poplsr street. between Twelfth and
Thirteenth. All tho engines were
promptly out 70 do duty
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

BALL.-Mrs. Rosalie Smith, corner 34th
street and Ohio Levee, will give = ball a.
her house on Friday evening, November
Ssh, TO which all her friends and acquaint.
ancss are cordially invited. ll-72t.
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WANT TO Bur TnEu. Radicals
want to buy our torches-ths Liberal
torches. We don't need them any longer,
They have become vsnities. Torch.light
displays are useless. In this opinion we
coincide with Rev. Mr.. Turney, the great
Greeley orator.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Foa Rxxr.-The elegant brick resi-
dsncs on Holbrook avenue containing
eleven rooms, with double parlors. Apply
10 p. WHEELER,
ll.l.lw Over First National Bank.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received until
Thursday, November 7 to be opened at
10 o'clock am, for tho delivery Of two
hundred cubic yards Of sand on the
grounds of the Cairo Turner'S society,
corner of Tenth and Poplar streets. All
bids should DO addressed to Steven
Scwanitx, chairman Of Committee, City
Brewery. STEVEN ScwASITz,
WM. BUDER,
Louis HERpERT,
H's'st Committee.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

TX MISUNDERSTANDING came into
the city yesterday wearing q black hat,
having discarded his white one, When
asked Why he wore black on his head, he
protested he was mourning for Mrs. Gree.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

For RSxT.-A good and prompt pay
inn tenant can rent desirable house, all
newly fitted up in complete order by APP
plying coon to Elliott & Haythorn, lao
Commeycial ave. l1-3-lw,
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RsApY.-Hambleton has his Salt river
bost ready. The demand for passage is
90 great that only tho fret who come can
be accommodated.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Ar THREE.-The Cairo Herald con-
tanning telegraphic ncws--electon returns
and other interesting matter, will be is
sued at three o'clock to-day. Get ready
your nickles.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

GoSE--Judge Mulkey is gone TO shaw
neetown. He Is discouraged. The bull
that buttsd the locomotive was not more
%. Our tears have been mingled with
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

In Towx.--Albright, Of Murphysboro,
Wa Ia town yesterday. He was so en-
Unused by the election returns no was not
Visible 70 the naked eye.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

The lRvIN-SAUP MAJoRITIEs.-Tho
contest between Irwin and Saup for the
shreivalty Of this county was closely con-
tested. The following arc the estimated
majorities
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

FousD.-Gilehrist, colored man, found
an account book Of the NJ. c. H. r. e,ten.
sion for October. 1872 The book contain,
accounts Of several workmsn, and has on
the hrst leaf these words: "Obion work
y O. 4. r. extension, October, 1872"
IpQuire nj this ONCE.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

~LrNroAR.-The senior Of the great po-
liticsl Arm of this city is calm. Election
news don't excite him. He knows what is
what, and takes good fortune as a matter
~ coDrse
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Losr. "A moss agate ring. The finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving it
With CHARLES HARDY,
Il Next door to Arab Engine House.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

BsrrlNo. was considerable bet
ting yesterday on the Irvin-Saup question:
and the Irwin men "got away Win
large amount OF the Saup mems money.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Wssx 70 CIR 1.-THE Cairo Herald,
containing kilograms up to three o'clock
this afternoon, ct oil the news stands IN
Sha ate
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
FOR SALE.

A light spring wagon nearly new, or
will exchange it for u buggy. Apply
to WIN. EHLERs,
ll-7-lw. Twentieth street,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Ova OrIxIox.-7,We shall take occasion
tomorrow 70 express our opinion OF the
rssuit and tell WHY this IL thus.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
WANTED.

A woman to cook and iron. Wages.
SIS per month. Apply at THE Bull
LETIS. tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

~ You can buy SIX
and one-half lbs. Durant's
4 Coffee Sugar for One Dol
lar; Seven lbs. New Orleans
Sugar for One Dollar; Best
three and one.half Ibis. Prime
Rio Coffee, One Dollar; Best
Imperial Tea, One Dollar and
half per pound Best Gum
powder Tea, One Dollar and
Seventy-fve Cents per pound /;
Young Hyson and Oolong Tea,
One Dollar per pound, and ev-
erything proportionately cheap
at WILEY & BIXBY'S.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

RrxshpKs the concert tomorrow even
ING. Tickets At the book stores, reserved
ssat tickets at d. Hartman's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
LARGE stock OF dry goods NJ g. Hanny
IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF aIRLHoop

~ 'Hh uOLDsS A"H W U'"S"o"D
Preserve the beauty Of the teeth with
Sozodont, and then, when the hair is sill
vered and the eyes dimmed with years,
the mouth will still reveal two glittering
rows Of unsullied ivory. l0-3d&wlw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

50 barrel. Hudnetts hominy and grits
for sale BY, q. ID. WlLLiAMsoN'
1l.2.7w.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

cAtr and zee the large stock OF dry
goods q q. Hsnnys.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

FEArHxxs in large or small qu.u,i,,.,
at very low ngurss At II. Levp, hid.
wore, On "n'o AsSeS' 10 l6dtf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

VIENNA, Nov. 6, 1895 A. NJ.
CAIRO BULLETIN; The vote stands in
Vienna precinct up to this hour:
oTdHt ''''''... ..............,..'''.'.,,.. 10
Greeley, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
State officers and Wall, one ahead of the
ticket.
Lowe, Liberal, for Representative, SO.
Casey, Democrat, for Representative, SO.
Hogg, for State Senate, Boiling Repub-
lican, II.
Ferrel, for State Senate, Regular Re-
publican, 7s.
Corlis, for State Senate, Democrat, 49,
Four hundred and sixty votes were
polled in this district.
II. b. HARDY,
Chairman Democratic Committee John.
son County.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
PHIL. HOWARD.
ATTENTION.!

Mr.. II. Jones on CONNER.
cial avenue, second door west
ofTenth street, is manufactur.
ing Boots and Shoes of the
best material in the market
and is prepared to fill all
orders on the shortest notice.
He guarantees both the work
and material; his patterns are
of the latest styles, and his
prices lower than any other
shop in the city. Confident
of the excellence of his work,
he invites the patronage of
the public. ,oAs.d SIN.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

SHERIFF IRvIN.-The friends of this
gentleman will be gratifed to learn that
he has been reelected to be his own sue
cessor in the SheriHrs office Of this county.
lie is worthy the confidence of the people,
He has been faithful and competent Of
tcer, and We believe will continue to be.
Mr.. Irwin Is no doubt gratitied by his sue
cess. lie 10 the only Democrat who, at
the late election, obtained in this county
a majority. OF course he obtained the
votes of a considerable number Of Re-
publicans, white and colorcd. lie does
not claim his election as q partisan tri-
umph, and is thankful not only to his
party friends who contributed to his sue
cess, bat slso TO his political opponents
who by their support expressed conf
dence in his efficiency and honesty that
was highly gratifying to him.
PARLoR CONCERT To-NIGHT.-The fol-
lowing is the programme Of the parlor
concert at the residence of Hon. w. j. AL.
len, this Thursday evening, October l.
1872:
Part L.-Sans Souci Galop, Ascher,
Misses Harrell and Wilson.
In the Starlight, Duet, Misses Morris
and Pitcher.
Coming through the Rye, Song, Mrs
Lansdsn.
Wake, thee, Dearest, "Trovstore," Mr.
Schlesinger.
Part H-Piano Forte Solo, Mrs. II
L. Halliday.
Under the Rose Bush, Song, Miss Annie
Pitcher.
Graceful Consort, Creation" Mrs.
Lansden and Mr.. Coan.
F. Cloude, Stradella, Mrs Crowther.
Moonlight on the Lake, White, Quar-.
tette.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

Pm assortment Of table damssk, at &.
Hanny's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

FIsr,-Two Greedy men fought yes
tsrdsy on the isves about politics. They
rnul,sd sseh others whisksrl and bloodied
nlhsrs sosss. Being both Greeley
neausncs they both came off
- Wy shsy do now-s g.
&c Oh second best.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

LARGE stock Of dress goods at G
Hanny's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
TO WHOM MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given to the owner or
owner. of the building situated on lot num-
bcrcd thirty-one t3l). IN block numbered
twcnty-scNcn f27l. in the iir-t addition to the
city OF Cairo, proper petition having been
filed praying the condemnation Of -aid build
ing a. a nuisance, said owner or owners are
notified 10 have said building removed or
placed in safe condition within ten l0)
days from the date of TIL. notice.
y. CAIN,
Cairo, ILL.,. oct. 90, 1872. City Marshal.
lp-3l.tl'Ot
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FRESH oysters received daily and for
ale by the whole or half can at Phil
Saup's. l0-2dtf.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

FINE assortment of ladies fans at c.
Hannys.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07

LAxos stock Of notions At G. Hsuny's.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1872-11-07
THE ELECTION.
THE NEWS OE THE LOCAL
CONTEST.
FULL VOTE OF THE CAIRO
PRECINCTS.
ITEMS ABOUT COUNTIES IN OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD.

The following is the vote of the city o
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17

Two pistol shots were heard, and,
as the smoke cleared away, AL. was
seen leaning against the bar, shot
through the arm, bur the other was
lying Oh the floor Il .ad. Tue noise of
the scutfie had brought the officers to
the scene. and AL Was incarcriated in
Jail. He was subsequently tried, but
acquitted. A few hours after he
started for home, where he related 70
his mother and bride an acc ,unt of
the killing, and trial and &C ruittal.
Here Harry finished his story.
Bat where are they now ?" ask
ed.
"On the banks OF the beautiful
Hudson reside the blind actress and
her noble husband. He has retired
from The stage at the earnest wishes
OF his beautiful wife. Heaven has
blessed them with two curly headed
children, whose lively prattle maxes
the lives of heir parents as happy as
The day in long.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17

~ We call attention of those con
cerned, to the notice of DIR. Gordon,
Chairman of the Liberal Central Com
mittee of the Parish. BY the by, we
notice posted up I'd tut, an anonymous
announcement ola Liberal Mass Meet
ing on the Gath inst, to ratify the So
called Liberal nominations lately made
in New Orleans. We were ofthe opin-
ion from our limited political knowl-
edge, that all calls for meetings iif a
political campaign, should eminate
from some kind of constituted authOri
ty, but in these days arrogated authori-
~ seems to be the rule.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17
Cor HIM THERE.-While a number

Cor HIM THERE.-While q number
of lawyers and gentlemen were dining
together at Wiscassct a few years ago,
a jolly son of the Emerald Isle appear.
ed and called for dinner. The land.
lord told him he should dine when the
gentlemen were done eating. ~.
Let him dine with us,' whispered .
limb of the law, and we shall have
some fun with him. ~ ~ 81
The Irishman took his seat It the
table. s
You were not born in this country
said one.' ~ y asss sssg
'Fo sir; I was born in Ireland
is your father livingp 'sgsA
No sir; he is dead .I.t
what is your occupation ? a.
Trading horses.' ,l,w
did your father ever cheat any one
while h.ref So
Il suppose he did cheat many, SIR
Where do you suppose be went
TOP
TO heaven, SIR SO
Has he cheated any one thefep
He cheated one / beiieve.r pa
why did they not prosecute him ?
Because they searched the whole
kingdom of heaven aud couldn't find .
lawyer tfa -6s Aaa
This last answer spoiled the whole
OF the fun in the estimation Of The
limb of the law. .siaa q sissin
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17

A fat old gentleman who had been
bitter, in the calf Of his leg By . dog,
came to Jonah in towering passion,
declaring that it was Jonah's dog that
had bitten him. Expecting an action
for damages, the wag drew up the fol-
lowing articles as the ground for his
defense: LIST, by testimony in favor q
the general good character Of my dog.
i can prove that nothing could make
him SO iorgettul Of his dignity as TO
bite u calf; Ind, he is blind and. can.
not see to bite; Sd, even if he coul9
see to bite, it would be utterly impos.
sible for him to go ont of the way 70
do SO, on account OF his age, fatnes
and severe laulenes; 4tl, granting
his eyes and legs to be good, he hs re
no teeth; 5th, my dog died six weese
since; 9Th, never had dog.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17

-
ri3ge is hereby dissolved accorl;Dc,,.
And the said parties are and each :.
them is free from the obligations the,s
OF. And further that it shall be la
full for the said plaintiff to mar,
again IN the same manner as tbonsi
the said defendant was actually desS
But IL shall not I've lawful for the ss;S
deiendent TO marry again until the
said plaintiff be actually dead. Erts"
=. JONES, Judge.
The poor wife returned to her hou.
feeling that she had done a heroic act
in shielding the man she loved. ana
sustaining herself with this thoupbt
time rolled on, until one morning ,br
awakened to the startling fact that
she had been cruelty sacrificed. Sbe
learned that the man to whom sbe
had chung Vas about to msfrx .
fashionable lady OF the first counoc.
ton in the land. She made inouirv
and found to her sickening disgust.
that the day was actually set upon
which this Infamous outrage was 10
be perpetrated. She hastened to New
York and procured certified COPY. NJ
the decree, intending to appear st .,hs
church Oh the day Of the mock mar,
riage and forbid the hanns, by present.
ing a copy of the legal document. that
showed that although separated from
her, he was not authorized, to marry
another. Unfortunately, through cir.
cunstance over which she had no
control, she arrived to late. The
cruel act had been accomplished. A
grand wedding, graced BY the preserce
OF members OF the cabinent and oar
most aristocratic people, had occurred,
and the papers were full of glowing
Of the magnificent ceremony.
Our readers will rec0llect the event.
aud they will have occasion to recur
to it again. IN legal steps are being
taken to bring this wrong door to
The wife is now satisfied
that the whole story of the second
was fabricated to deceive
her, and she is, Of course, very, in.
dignant. In addition to all this NO
learn that this gay Lothario paid his
court last winter to one OF our. mnet
beautiful and accomplished bellies,
whose appearance in society always
created tiutter among the gentlemen
who focked to her side to bask ia the
of her smiles and to enjoy tie
briiliancy of her conversation. twas
supposed that the gentle. AZ be then ap.
peared to be, aud the fascinating LADY,
whose family is one of the oldest ard
most exclusive in the country, were
bnt it seems that while sho
enjoyed his conversational powers, shs
discouraged any tender emotions, snl
thus saved herself from occupying the
position which the last.
mentioned bride now holds. In . few
days the fashionable circles. of Wash.
ington, and certain lady Of the
cabinet will all he at sea in 3 high
state of astonishment and excitement,
and certain territorial Official, now
candidate for governor win be brought
up with a round turn.- WasAingtos
Capital. sss
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17
" EIGHT MORE AS TwELyE.r-A

" EIGHT MORE As TwELyE"-A
Dutcllman in Columbia County, Ohio,
leased his lands to an Oil Company.
last Spring, OH condition of receiving
one-eighth OF the oil procured. The
well proved 10 he a pretty god one,
AMI the former hogan to th.nk that
the oil men should give him a better
chance, aud ventuIed to tell them so.
They asked him what he wanted. He
said they ought to give him one.
twelfth. The agreement was finally
made. with the understanding that the
Dutchman was to tell no one. All
went on smooth until the next divis
ion day came, when our friends was
early on hand to see how much better
off he would be under the new bar
gain. Eleven barrels were rolled to
one side for the oil men and one fOl
him. This did not suit him. elbows
dish n says he; /" l tink was to get
more as before. b., jinks you make
mistake" The matter was explained
to him that he formerly got one Narrp
OF every eight, but il was his own pro
position To only take one OF everl
twelve. This revelation took hin
aback. He scratched his head, locke,
cross. and relieved his swelling breast
of feelings of self repfoach by indlg
nantly remaiking. Veil, by dunder
dat is de first time as ever | knowe,
eight was more as twelve.r - 80
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1872-08-17
HON. HARRY LOTT,

of Rapides and the public generally,
that he is a Candidate for Congress
from the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict subject to the nomination of the
Republican party.