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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-02-13
NENTRAL IL. Il. OF N. j.
" LEIIIGH & SUSQUEHANNA DIVISION.
Time Table of Dec. T. 1874

Time Table of Dec. 7, 1874.
Trains leave Lehighton as follows:
For New York, Philadelphia, Easton, &C., a, 7.37
11.O7 a. M, 2.27, 4.47 pm.
For Mauch Chnnk at l0.l5 a. M, la, 5.3S, and
9.O3p. m.
For WilkesBarre and Scranton at1O.15 a M, 1.14
5.3S p. m.
Returning-Loave New York, from station Cen
tral Railroad Of New Jersey, foot Of Liberty
street, North River, at5.l5, 900 a. M, l2.4O,
400 p. m.
Leave philadelphia, from Depot North Penn'a
i. r., at 100, 9.45 a. M, 2.l0, 3 10 p. m.
Leave Easton at $50, ll4S a. M, 3.55 and
7.1b p IN.
Leave Mauch Chunk at 73O, LOO a. M, 2 20 and
4.40 p. IN.
Fo; further particulars, see Time Tables at the
Stations.
HIP. BALDWIN, GEN Passenger Agent.
July 4, 1874
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PUY ITl TRY ITl-The India
u Rubber plasters for a Weak Back,
DRULING has thsn may .
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the relief and of throat and lung diseases hut
nothing has been so emineutly successful or OBJ
taiued such wide celebrity, as Briggs Throat
and Lung Healer.
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DENNSYLVANIA BAILB CAD,
PHILADELPHIA & ERIE RR. DIVISION

summer Time Table.
On and after SUNDAY, JUNE 2Sth, 1874, the
trains on the philala. & Erie Il Il. Division will
run as follows:
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VlYIE People OF Lehighton and viclu-
-AA ity all unite in testifyiug that at A =.
j. DuRLlNG'S Drug and Family Med
icine Store, PURE, FRESH and UNADUL-
TEBATED MEDICINES eau always be
found. may .
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lnnrAc,2 THE eXcruciatlng pain

V JNbH nEN. produced by corns, the unceas-
ing twinging FROM Bunions, the
piercing, distressing pain from Ingrowng Nails,
cannot bo described, Thousands suffer, not know
log there is a cure. Briggs corn and Bunion
Remedies are no acid or potash compounds, but
are reliable, soothing, and electual, and justly
merit the success they have earned from an ap-
precatiye public, The Curative is a healing oint-
mont; immediate relief is obtained by itsapplica.
uon, and IL will positively cure the worst Of
festered corns, infamed and liberated buninus
the sorest instep the largest and seyerest bsters,
the most extensive callostics the sulss heels
OF the feet; uueIualled in the cure Of ohildhhins
or frosted feet. The Alleyiator for ordinary corns
and preventing their formation Is absolutely un-
equaied by anythiugeyer known, Ask for Briggs
Remedies. Take no other.
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DITY HIM? NO!-That Electric
L Liniment, like l got at Durling's
Drug Store, will cure him or any other
man of RuEUMATISM and all other
Pains. may 0
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Railroad Guide.
NORTH PENNA. RAILROAD.

Passengers for Philadelphia will llleave Lehighton
ne 60
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GsrNMN REWARD for an incurable

eOE EHtNHNf case OF Catarrh. After having
snuliered, delugod, gargled, hawk
ed, spit and gagged to your entire satisfaction in
your useless endeavors to get relief from catarrh,
use Briggs AlleyiatOr according to directions Tho
hlthy mass of mucous will he Immediately expell-
ed, and the intiamed surface sOothed, the ewes
sparkle with delight, the head feels natural again:
hope reyIves, for cure is TO follow the use OF
this agreeable, scientific and reliable remedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

d s'ock' She put of here 1874 sacks Of
oA,S ana z bales of cotton, and adds 81
OAlss Oh cotton, 1871 sacks of oil cake
this afternoon.
The A. J,:white, CsDtaiD Gso,.s Ma
lone, is the Saturday mail ns.ls, G..
and the bends. She will be
found 10 port tonight ready 70 rscs;vs
're'sn'' captain A. L, Cummins Is her
prime minister. "'
The big Exporter, Captain Conway in
command leaves the wbarfboat this
evening for New Orleau, and ,So I'm 'I,'
Messrs. James Rice, If and W.
Floyd, two of the mos, Donni.. "~s,
courteous clerks on the r;na.
charge of the Office. "A'o
The James D. Parker c..,p,
Wise in command, will be fonrd -
to-day receiving for Cincinnati and p u;u
leave tomorrow evening, She will give
through tickets to Baltimore ana W.
ington for $40; to Philadelphia, s2s and
to New York $25, meals And aH"
included. Mr.. KelsO, a courteou, and
attentive officer, presiies at the desk
The PUBLIC LEDGER job Office b..
built up a'good reputation for 4. t.a,s
ful execution of every class Of .,oa~
boat printing. Steamboat no.t.-'
manifests, bill heads, etc, are smonr
our specialiies, and believing va
give entire satisfaction in this EOa n.
solicit the patronage of the river ,r.,..
nifty. Our prices compare favorable
with those Of any city on the river
1874
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Tnx PnYors.

In another column will be found the
notice of City Tax Collector Fred G.
Schaper, announcing that distress war
rants will be placed in the hands of an
officer on next Monday, and levied on
the goods and chattels of those who have
not paid their city taxes for the year
1874. All who wish TO avoid litigation
and costs had better pay a friendly visit
to the Office of the Tax Collector on or
before Monday next. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

The best in the world The largest,
latest and freshest oysters Of the season.
Cheaper than eggs, meat or bone fish.
Farrell, the Big Fat Oyster King, next
the Avalanche, on Jefferson street, is
reeeiviag twice a day. He is selling the
Big Fats to families at 25c per can, OF
lOc per dozen. His celebrated Bonse:
core plants he serves mp on the half
she'll are the best oysters in the world.
If
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:. Compe,ltion Onr Mottn.,,

Our facilities for MANUFACTURING
are unsurpassed, and we are prepared to
sell Lumber, Shingles, Laths, Doors,
Sash, Blinds and PACKING Boxes lower
than elsewhere. Try us and be con-
vinced. WILLIAMS 4 Co.,
Mills, North Front street.
Office and yard, corner Gayoso and
Second streets. Salesroom, No. I Mon.
roe street. IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

NEW YORK, March Y, lao .m.-Cotton Ia
quiet and nominally unchanged. Futures are
quiet, with sales for March delivery at lG SID
g61sc; April delivery. 1895 ll-l6c; May de.
livery, H@lI:l-l6c June delivery, lTfc; July
delivery, T1asg7 n-l6c; August delivery,
u I-l6glIHc; September delivery, n 3-l6G
l7Ac; October delivery, 16 Il-l6@l65lc; No
Yember delivery, l6 7-l6917H; December de-
livery, l6 7-l6gl619c. Sales for future deliy-
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SOL COLEMAN ON THE PEN.

In a hand that knows how to use it,
Is the most powerful weapon known.
As the tongue Of the absent. how cheering;
Don't fail 90 40 TO CSIeman's
When the golden tint Of virtue guides it, how
beautiful;
Whom self. respect gives it a new vigor. how
pleasing;
Cigar House and get one
When honor directs IL, how respected;
When wit sharpens it, how fatal;
When ~servility Yields it, how contemplate.
OF his TrAbRcOs for &c.
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SPECIAL CARDS..

GEARS Il GREELEY, NO. "a MADISON
\ street, Memphis. Abstracts and examin-
nnI;o N Of titles to any real estate in Shelby
connt\S, All Work Guaranteed.
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G


COTTON.
The market this morning opened quiet
and unchanged, with light offerings and
a fair demand; holders we're buoyant
and firm and were asking full prices.
Estimated sales for to-day, 1900 bales;
sales yesterday footed up l4OO bales, oil
which spinners took 200, spectators 300
and exporters 400. New York spots
were quiet and unchanged, with futures
quiet. Liverpool was quiet and nm.
changed, with sales of IL, 900 bales. New
Orleans was quiet and unchanged.
COTTON EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS =. STANDARD
AMERICAN CLAnaIPIcATTOH-
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/ am a candidate for a situation Of any
kind. Will board myself, dress fine, and
work for nothing. Address applicant in
this city, care of Harrington 4 Howell.
d6w g. N, BOYER.
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STEAMBOATS,.


For Cairo amt SO. Louis.
Memphis and st. Louis Packet Conn.nv-p
Hickman. Columbus, Cairo and 81. Loui'
FANNY ..Cartwright as
WILL LEAVE THE ELE-
w vatOr Building THIS IsaE..A
DAY. 18th inst, at 5 pm. 9
For freight or passage apply TO
AID. STORM.
Sup't Mississippi River Eieysto, q,
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For Yickahnrr.

Memphis and ST. Louis Packet COL g MIA
Line-For Vicksburg and the Bends.
COLORADO ....... Ed Grav
LDAY: 18th inst, at 5 pm. sf,A
For freight or passage apply to GaA8A
AID STORM.
Sup't Mississippi River EleYatnrn o.
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IL in another column will be found the
card Of Williams Il Co., who mean what
they say. They should be encouraged,
as they are a manufacturing establish,
ment that would do credit to any city,
and they invite competition from home
or abroad, which is what we need. The
more the better for Memphis.
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COMMITTEE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

specttully request a liberal attendance of theil
friends and acquaintance.
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS,
Green Badge
Capt. John S. Sullivan, Chairman.
1t p c Rogers. P Callahan, B d Foley,
Jas Martin, Jno O'Brien,R Eustace'
III Tracey. J " Goslin, VIM DOnnelly,
WI Mcdonald. T Farrell, Edward Shea,
p McNulty, PEagan, Jos Mulcahy,
Tim Connors, II FuTey, Il Sullivan,
Jno M Sheehy, IL Mcguire. Patrick.D Duffy.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
white Badge.)
Lieut.. PaHl Kingston, Chairman.
M Gain, ThOs Fisher, NJ Magevney, ST
b II Carbery, p Twohig. Jas Flaherty,
Ed Shipley, 0Dwyer, DR. Frank Rice.
TW Brown, John Lilly, p g Bigley,
p II Donnelly, Wm Dean, John j Duffey,
James Smith, M 4 Ball, Maurice TObin,
John Gum, PJ Kelly, Nj Doyle,
FLOOR COMMITTEE.
purple Badge.)
j. 4. Barrett, Chairman.
j J Sullivan, ChasBOwers, Dennis Smith,
ii ID Sullivan. Mark Clark, P McGauhren,
PGatens, p Roper, Jos Walsh,
Matt 4 Carter, Thos Clark, J G Degnan,
John Russell, l. Peake, Jos p Carey,
Peter A Tighe, j X Speed, CT Lawlor.
TICK ETR-TWO DOLLARS.
Admitting a Gentleman and Ladies, to be haC
of any member of the Committees. g-1
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JOHN N. HARDIN, Is Madison h
For Now OrIeau,
For U~IneIunati.
For White River.

Independent Memphis and White Biys,
Packet Line-For White River. Regular
Saturday Packet.
QUICKSTEP. Harry no.,o,
EAYES as ABOVE SATUR- ~.
ADAl, 18th inst, at 5 pm. lslE1hb
For freight or passage apply to IA
h. W. L1GHTBURNR,
Sup't Memphis Elevator Ga.
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For Haile's point.
FOr ArHAnsAa RIYer.

o Arkansab River.
Regular Memphis and Pine Bluff U. S. Mail
Line-For Red Fork, Auburn, New GaseoLv
and all points through to Pine Bluff, con
meeting with light boats through to Fort
Smith.
BELLE OF TEXAS, IL
Jn0 WOODBURY. ......r..mas kt&sS1HNRLs
Leaves EVERY TUESDAY, ats pm.
FORT GIBSON, -
Ed Rowland ...~,...y.m master tz&3S
Leaves EVERY SATURDAY, at 5 p.n.
For freight or passage, apply TO
JN0. N. HARBlN, Sup't,
10 Madison street.
GLENN i VINs0N, Agents.
On WharfbOat, foot ofcourt street.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

NlckeDurR, Colorado. q a m
New Orleans, Exporter. ......... ....a.. S pm
rrlAr folht' fhil Allin ..."-...-....~,, pm
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Julia, Vicksburg.
Phil Allin. Friar' Point.
Katie p. kountz, New Orleans.
City of Alton, St. Louis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Mary Boyd, White river.
Ella, White river.
Illinois, Kentucky Landing.
Julia, st. Louis.
OsceOla, Wittsburg.
Katie ?. Kountz, st. Louis.
BOATS IN PORT.
Legal Tender, Mary Ament. Geo. w.
Cheek, Phil Allin, City of Alton.
WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
Weather cloudy and moderate, with
indications o! rain. The river is rising
at the rate of six inches in twenty.four
hours, and is now within four feet Of
high water mark. At Cairo the river ia
still rising; at st. Louis trose six inches
Yesterday, but commenced falling last
evening. The upper rivers are reported
rising. The Ohio is receding from Pitts
burg to Cairo, with a good stage of wa
ter in that river. Cumberland and Ten
nessee rivers are falling. White river
continues at a good stage. The Arkan.
sas is rising, with u feet in the channel
at Little Rock. Business on the landing
moderate.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The splendid sidewheel passenger
steamer Legal Tender, Captain William
Elliott in command, leaves this evening
for Pine Bluff, Little Rock and all way
landings, paying strict attention to all
way landings in the bends as far down
as the mouth of the river, and will also
make all way landings on Arkansas
river through to Little Rock. On her IN.
trip, she will pass Pine Bluff Sunday
night, and returning leaves Little Rock
Monday morning at ten o'clock for
Memphis. The Tender has superior
passenger accommodations, and is O
good carrier. She is also in charge Of
experienced and careful officers. Dan
Sullivan, who, by the way, is one of the
most popular aud courteous clerks that
plies the raging Arkansas, does the hon.
ors OF the office, and Dan will take good
care of all hat may chance to tax,
passage with him. Mr.. Banksmith. also
a clever gentleman, is his second. Cant,
Elisha Evans, a prominent Arkansa,
river steamboatman and a f~avorite will
the planters and merchants along tn,
rlyer' has charge Of the wheel. He viii
also aid in making the trip safe an,
pleasant for the guests Of the Tender
Captain VIM. Rlliett will continue III,
Legal Tender in the Little Rock trade q
q regular weekly packet, aud our mer
chants should extend to him q liberia
snare OF patronage and aid him in sus
tanning such an excellent packet in tn,
trade. The planters and merchant
along the Arkansas river give him gooC
encouragement and will support hin
heartily. The officers of the Tender ar,
all well known on Arkansas river al
trustworthy and careful steemboatmen
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

NKw ORIEAEs. March IL. il;3O a.m.-Cotton
is quiet. MiddlinE. 1879; sales. 1850 bales;
GALVESTON, March IL. Cotton is firm
Middling, l514c; net receipts, sl2 bales
gross receipts, Sl2i sales. 1887; stock. 5,S3i
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FOR RENT.

Store on Front street, near Jefferson, join.
ing Apperson X Co.
Store 178 Main street, near Washington.
Store on Main street, near Exchange.
Store and cellar in heart Of city.
1I-l6 w. A. WHEATLEY, 2S0 Main street
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MANTEN,

TTTANTED-lO BARRELS POP CORN AT
w j. M. l.. HUGHES ~ p,
ct $40 Nam s-tSss.
UTANTED DAMAGED FLOUR. Ap-
w dress E. j.. N. this Office. IN
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REGULAR MEMPHIs, PINE BLUPP


AMI
Little Rock Weekly Packet.
For Helena, Mouth of White River, New Cas-
eony, Rob Roy. Arkansas Post, Pendleton's,
Cammins', Pine Bluff, Little Rock and ali
Way Landings The elegant sideWhsel pas
senger steamer
Illegal Tender.
VIM. Elliott, master. ....... Dan Sullivan, clerk
WILL LEAVE MEMPHIS EVERY FRI
w DAY at 5 pm. for the above points.
paying strict attention to all way business IA
the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers. Viii
pass PINE Blum on the up trip for Little Rock on
Rock for Memphis Mondays at loan. Leaves
Pine Bluh on Monday nights at 10 pm. for
Memphis The Legal Tender will make all
way landings between the mouth Of the river
and Little Rock. This fine steamer will re-
a in the trade throughout the season, and
sollclts a liberal share of patronage, For
freight or passage applyOn board or to
o-33 X. w. LI9HTBURNR, Is Madison st.
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South Memphis Wine and Beer Hall,
No. 76 Real Street.
G RIA ND OPENING
On Saturday, March 18th.

A grand lunch will be set on the occa-
sion. Purity of liquor aud satisfaction
guaranteed. Go and see
John GRAF,
and satisfy yourself.
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BovQvers and cut flowers at Craig's.
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For River.

Regular Memphis and Pine Bluff II. & Nail
Line-For Red Fork. Auburn. New Gn,snna
n all points through to Little Rock.
FORT GIBSON. ..............N Rowland mott.
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE ON
w SATURDAY. 18th inst, at sl1StA
5 pm.
JOHN N. HARBIN. If Madi.on,
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r. sAIE-FIVE GALLONS OF PURE
H,O TX per day, delivered in any part Of the
ROOM 26, NO. 80 MADISON ST.
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.9op e1T y-SHOW CASES OF ALLKINDS
VIZ 1nn on \ manufacture, at lowest factory
IW "nwmr 'ases made to order.
1i6-1 6 II. G. h enn1No10H,. = M0n!oe y:
&oV RICK ORDERS LEFT
Il with VIII, GRID, VI .rsc ~, on tbe bIns 'SnSnItI,
or at yard on Oyerton : rompt attention.
2If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

COR REM M sdr VERY DEsLkAabiaE
ounce occuP' = especially adapted, both
Dun 70; IL Il light. for a Gotten office.
PPom PTsn', ~Iven y The st Of March next. For
particulars apply to r. I Nicholson, ~ Mad
ison street. or G. d. CrocA e''' Vi ii IN
Crockett AZ Halter. nA-l
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FIRST A BALL
Wednesday Evening, March II, 1876

COMPANY A. IRISH VOLUNTEERS, RE-
" spectfully call the attention Of the citizens
to this their FIRST GRAND BALL, and re-
specially request a liberal attendance Of their
friends and acquaintance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-12

DOR RENT-REsIDENCE, FAS9M lsT Of
e February, three-story brick Jv 10 a
Madison street; twelve rooms. APP ySo9g n
q Dennis, 292 Main street. L~EI
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PROFESSIONAL.

lau.luss. somel.sa ana Dl.pa.eha.,,
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COR RENT-COTTAGEs. oFFICES.
II stores and sleeping-rooms and boarding
Ihouses. MYERS 4 SNEED.
25-t 29 Main street, up stairs.
NOR RHINESTONE NO. ga FRONTRoW.
IN lately occupied by Nathan Bros. Apply
10 L. LAWHORN Il CO.,
l24-t $50 Front street.
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nor PENTHOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS.
q large garden fruit, ETC., for 80.
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publishing. When you have written q
~so-called poem and are filed with en-
thusiam over the production, put it away
for n year, aud then in almost every
instance you will burn it without a sigh
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NOR RENT-TW0 FURNISHED ROOMS
T. in private family, 20 Promenade st. SIS
TOR PENTHOUSE AND NINE ACRES
Of ground on the west side Of Waldran
80, Nue. Apply to
aVel W. A.. WHEATLEY, Rental Agent,
on u. CLARK Il CO.. $50 Main street.
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What Happened to Mean Fellow
en- a Tennessee Railroad.

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VARIETY.
A woman's Weakness.

A great Macy curious stories are told OF The
shopping propeusities Of ladies, aud Boston
salesman IN carpet warehouse has just added
= good one TO the number.
One day wel-Gressed lady called, and ask
sl TO look at some carpets. With the usual
polueuess 10 such cases the goods were shown,
every shade and pattern in tie shop being
spread out for examination. After hooking at
everything abou, the place, aud diving some
very close bargains in toe matter Of price, the
lady selected a carpet for each room in her
house, running up bin Which filled the cOur-
tcous salesman's heart with joy.
Some hours bad been spent in making out
the important order, and when on was compile
tsd. the clerk asked where the carpets were to
be sent. The lady replied without hesitation
that she would call aud le, him know.
.' Yea see" she added, ny husband has
iust bought a piece Of ground, aud talks o.
soon building a house 90 it. Ii be does, you
know. shall wan, some new carpets, and theu
will call aud set these"
The polite clerk thanked the lady very kind
"; and she wen away very well cou,eu,sd
MI her purchases.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-12-04
A Connubial Controversy.

The bol. on the back door had neeled re-
placing for long time, but it was only the
other night that Mr. Throcton had the pres
ence Of mind to buy q new one and take it
home After supper he hunted up bis tools,
removed the old bolt, and measured the loca-
ton for the new one. lie must bore some new
holes, and Mrs. Throcton heard him roaming
around the kitchen aud wuojshed, slamming
the doors, pulling GU, the drawers, and kick
ING the furniture around She went to the
head Of the stairs and called down:
Richard, do You want anythiug?'
"Yes, dor he yelled back. " l want to
know where in Texas that eorSscrew is"
"Coykscrew, Richard?"
ayes. corkscrew. Richard I've looked the
house over AID can't 6nd itl'
"Wby, we never bad Que, Richard"
Didn't, Ell We've had a dozen Of EN-
in the las, two years; and bought one not
four weeks ago. It's always the way when |
want anything"
But you must be ont Of Your head, hus-
band" she said, as she descended the stairs.
We've kept house seven years, and never
remember Of seeing You bring corksc'ev
home
Oh, YES, In ont Of my heal, I am" he
grumbled, as be pulled out the sewing machine
drawer, and turned over its contents. per
haps Ia better 20 to the luaatic asylum right
away
"Wcll Richard, know that have never
seen a corkscrew in this house"
"Tbeu, you are as blind as an owl in day
/ light. for have bought FIVE or six The house
is always upside down, anyhow, aud never
eau 6ud anything"
"The house IS kept as well as any Of your
/ folks can keep oaer she ret,rtei, growing
rel ia the face.
"TdEke my mother here to show You few
things" he said, as he stretched his neck t
look ou the high shelf in the pantry.
Perhaps she'd boil her specta;les with the
potatoes again ." answered the wife.
ID, You know who yoa are talking to p
ye''el, as he jumped up.
" Yes do"
"Weu, youU be going for York State i
You don't lovk out"
'Td ike to see myself! When I 30 thh
house goes 20
'L. OK cur, Nancy r.
"I'm afraid Of no man that lives, RicharC
/ Tlroctau"
III leave you!'
"Aud III laugh to see you goT
G iag close up To her, he extended his finger
,Lo,k Il, 10 en2ntiz. his wotls, aal slowly
said:
Nancy Thrarton, III apply for divorce
tomorrow TN tell the judge that kind!
and lovingly asked you where the gimet was
and YOU said we'd never hal one in The house
winch is bold Glscho,d, as can prove"
" Gimlct" she gasped.
"Ycs. ginlct.'
"Wby, know where there are three o
four You said cork~crev A"
did T." he gasp,d sitting down on ,b
corner Of the table; Well now, believe
Idjd"
"Ari YOU went and abused me Ike a >lav
because wou'iu't say gimlet was a cork
screw" she sobbel. falling on the lounge
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