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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
following oranges
Amount,

This aid was rendered, uusought for by
me, but very thankfully received. That
those having assisted me may know my cir
cumstances, l would say, l am disabled
soldier, drawing pension, with which | am
trying to pay for farm. BY much exer-
ton and deprivation l have met my pay
ments thus far. The loss was n severe one
to me, but did not ask assistance yet as
a small amount would enable me to save my
farm, have accepted the donation, with
many thanks to the donors. Il. NJ. Hutch.
inson, an aged man. and formerly neighbor
of my father, made and gave me Is M Of
shingles to cover my new barn. He is a
church member, aud a true Christian. N
r. Spauldng, formerly merchant of More
town, now -four merchant of Burlington
sent me SIG. l have barn frame up, Sex
"A, basement underneath, boarded and partly
shingled 1t will cost from $3.50 to $500
1 am my own master workman. d. Q. Hour
MOretO'on, NoU. 2.
BRO Holt is a worthy aud deserving citi
zen and member of our Order, aud littl,
aid rendered him at this critical period will
save his farm, enable him to finish his barn
and be wOrthily bestowed. He was mem
Der of Co. G., 9th VI. volunteers. aud serveC
faithfully until disabled by hard marching
with the army Of the Potomac. The edito
OF this department was a member Of tn
same company, and has met Bro Holt oftel
since the war, and vouches for the correct
ness OF the above statements.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

101.30. The statements contained in this
article wo regard as a full, complete and
decisive reply to tho political jackanapes
who are 80 fond Of using the cant phrases
"Why, farmers haven't got brains enough
to gil our offices What does farmer
know about political economy T"-Centrdlia
No.. Democrat.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

The attention Of oranges is called to Sec
9 Of Art Of the new constitution Of the
national grange which reads, "The officers
in subordinate oranges shall DO chosen annu-
ally at the regular meeting 10 December,
and installed at the regular meeting in
January, or as soon thereafter as prac-
tlcable." Elections held at any other
time will be illegal, and special atten-
ton is called to the subject, in order
that elections may be held in Deem
Der in strict conformity to the constitution.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
omoers OF the New Hampshire state erAnl

Oaicers OF the New Hampshire state Grange
MAsrER-Dudley T. Chase, Claremont.
OyERsEKR-Mrs q. q. Shaw, Milford.
LEC1 uRKR--Stephen Richardson, Columbia.
SrEwARD-L r. SanboIn, Hampton Falls.
ASSISTANT STEwARD-Wilam q. Brown, Stratham.
CHAPLAiN-J. +. Keyos, Ashland.
TREAsURER-D NJ Clough Canterbury.
SEcRETARY-C. @. shaw, Milford.
GAZE KREPER-James U. Prince, Amherst.
CEREs-Mrs Kimball Webster, Hudson.
PoM0NA-Mrs J. U. Prince, Amherst
FLoRA--Mrs Ward Parker, Merrimaok.
LADY ASSISTANT sTRwARD-AIrs L. T. Sanborn, Hamp
ton Falls.
ExEcuTIvE COMMITTEE.
Dudley T. Chase Elk 0hieio, Caremont
John D. Clarke, Manchester.
J. U. Prince Amherst.
Mrs Matt Head, noOksett.
ID. NJ. Clough, Canterbury.
j. F. Keyes, Ashland.
Mrs ID. n, Chase, ClAremont.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
BOOK NOTICE.

Gardening for Pleasure is tho attractive title Of
attractive work by Mr. Peter Henderson, now pub
lished by the Orange Judd Company. Mr. Henderson
Is already everywhere known as the author Of Gear
dening for PROFIT and practical Horticulture" the
sale Of which books has been unprecedented in the
history Of works upon tho subjects Of which they treat
This work is prepared to meet the wants Of the
teur in indoor and outdoor gardening. II is Of
the best guides to window gardening We know Of The
fact u.s. that the number Of plants that be
fully grown in window gardening very limited, and
though It s possible to make very large list Of those
which may be grown, II unusual pains be taken the
general cultivator wishes only TO undertake those
which promise To be successful with moderAte expen
diture Of time and attention The rules 10 be observed
in order to succeed with wndowplants very few,
and the whole story is plainly told. The work In
cludes fruit vegetable, and aowergardenng. green
houses and graperies, window gardening and Wardian
casOs 1t will be sent, postpaid, receipt Of the
price tl.5O) by the publishers, ORANGE JUDD CO.,
| 2i5 Broadway, MY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

Omcers OF National Grange.
(fieadq'rs, Louisville, ky)
MAsrRR-Dudley W. Adams, Waukon, Iowa.
ORGANISATIONS Taylor, Columbia, 3. o.
LEcruRER-T. A. Thompson, Painview, Waoasha Co,
MINI.
srnwaRD-A. j. Vaughan, Memphis, Tenn.
Asst SrEwARD-G. W. Thompson, New Brunswick,
NJ.
CuAPLAIN-Rev A. d. Grosh, Washington, d. Q.
TREASURER NJ. Mcdowell, Wayne, n Y.
SRcRRTARY-O. II. Kelley, Louisville, Ky.
GATE-kEEPER-0. Dinwiddle, Orchard Grove, Lake
Co, Ind
CEREs-Mrs d. W. Adams, Waukon, Iowa.
PONoSA--Mrs Thos Taylor, Columbia, s. O.
FLoRA-Mrs Jos n Moore Sandy Spring, Md.
LADY ASST SrEwARD-Miss q. A. Hall, Louisville,
Ky.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
William Saunders, Washington, ID. @.
d. Wyatt Aiken, Cokesbury, Abboville Co, s. q.
II. r. Shankland, Dubuque, Iowa.
Dudley T. Chase, Claremont, N. n.
John 7. Jones, Helena, Ark.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

Coughs and colds often overlooked. continu-
anee for any length Of time irritation Of the
lungs, or chronic throat disease. browns Bron-
chIal Troches' are an enoctual cough remedy
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

Deputy d. 4. BOyden will organize a
grange at West Topsham, Tuesday eve, No
vember 16. He lectured at the above
named place upon the evenings of November
5 and to fair audiences, and goodly num-
Der of farmers and their wives gave their
names as favorable towards organizing a
grange.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
Spttial gutifes.

With all the competition in soap, Dobbns Electric
Soap made by Cragn Co., Philadelphia Pal Is first
in popularity because it is pure uniform and honest.
Have your grocer get 1t.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
PUBLISHERS NOTICES.

We have sent posters To many friends who forwarded
clubs Of subscribers last winter, and trust they will
post them all where they will do the most good Any
other reliable persons intending to as club agents
will be supplied with posters having their names at
taohed at the bottom, II they will inform u.s.
wewish each "singo subscribor"-each person whos'
paper in single wrapper separately addressed
would see TO that club is obtained at his or he
post office.
We have received copy of the proceedings had OF
investigation Of rumors duplicating George GrsgorI
Smith In the murder Of Marietta N. Ball. at st Adams
July a. 1874, reported by stenographer. 1t will b.
remembered that Mr. Smith, who Is a Of Gov Smith
demanded an invests Cation Of the rumors connecting
his name with the murder. and that the investigation
was held last July, and Smith was found innocent o
all the charges.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

Independent Grange, Sheffield, meets Sat.
urday, November 20. The lecturer has
introduced the following question for dis
cussion. (which is the most profitable
sheep raising or butter making?
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

LYoNs KATHAIRoS prevents the hair nom falling out
turning gray renews It's growth and gives strength
and vigor II is delightfully."- perumsd, and makes .
splendid dressing IT the cheapest and most desrab
hair tonic produced. Used by the elite. Price
| anly a
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

On the ninth of August last my barn,
twenty tons of hay, horse, hog, two wagons,
OK cart, 5000 #. clapboards and farming
tools were burned. Loss $1,000; insured
for $500. l have received aid from the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
MOVES ABOUT TOWN
sleighs are out.

Rev G. NJ. Southgate is IN town for .
couple of days. He is located at Dedham,
Mass.
The atbeneum isn't very dull place, il
other places are a little dull Last Saturday
afternoon more books were exchanged than
on any previous halliday since the institution
commenced.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
80 ACRES WOOD LAND !

The buildings are good, consisting Of one new barn.
1880, she'd 2OK36, barn 38xf2. The house
and outbuildings are comfortable. There is never
falling water running to house and barns. This farm
can't he beat for crops Of every kind.
Also 100 acres adjoining, in the town Of Stannard.
30 acres wood land and the remainder pasture This s
q chance for man that Is willing TO work and
make money. Situated in n good neghborhood, and
convenient to school, churches aud MILLS. Price for
whole $500 81, 900 down. The remainder can remain
mortgage for term Of years. Also will sell all my
stock, consisting Of II good mich cows two fat COWS,
| nice yoke fve-year-old oxen, yearllng heifers,
calves fat pIgs good brood mares in Oal, three
year-old (premiun) colt, | yearling colt. Also the
crops, consisting Of 40 tons good hay 300 bushels oats
% bushels wheat 40 bushels India wheat, 425 bushels
potatoes. Farming tools, etc.
THOs. Z. BRAY.
No Danyille, Oct IA
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
Animal hIaetinrs.

National Grange, at Louisville, KY, November IL.
Vermont state Grange, at Burlington, December "a
New Hampshire State Grange, at Manchester De
cambar Oh
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
StopI Look HereI

NOR SA,LR.-4OO choice Russian apple trees
i consisting OF Dutohess Of Oldenbprg TetOfsky,
at my orchard. II. Il. MQRaAN, :.
East Lyndon, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
WINDSOR COUNTY MUTUAL,
We charge no Fee for Policies, Renewals,
or Transfers, IN Stock Companies.

We invite correspondence, 10 which careful attention
will he given and prompt reply made aud pledge our
selves 70 watch closely and 70 guard faithfully the
interests Of our patrons.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber having lost his family and being in
poor health offers for sale his farm situated In the
northwest part Of DRnville Said farm contains l40
Of excellent land we'll divided into pasture and
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12

At Newport Center, Nov G, A. J. Aiken Of Troy and
Mrs Laura ]. Aiken OF Newport.
At Rochester, Oct rs, VIM A. Miner and Miss Flora
l.. whitney, both Of Lincoln.
At Barton, Nov 4, Joseph NJ. Elliott and Mary Gas
sidy, both Of Barton.
Ia 81 Johnsbu7y, Nov 9, Richard Peabody and Anna
Blodgett.
In Holland Nov Q, by Rev Mr. Robinson, Mr. Nixon
Morse Of Holland and Miss Mary N. Hayes Of Derby,
In Woodbury., NOV 4, Martin V. d. Lyford OF Wood
bury and Ellen Danforth Of South Barnston, p. Q.
In Marsh1ed, Nov g. Andrew s. Corliss Of Cabot and
Miss Cora E. Brown OF PeachRm.
In Walden Oct %, Abiai Ritoh aud Mrs Eliza Mason
In Montpelier, Nov 7, Frank Il. Spalding and
Florence 4. Iarkn.
Elvira Alexander, both Of MOrrstown.
In WOlcott Nov 3, Orville ID. Cole Of MRrshhed and
Miss Flora L. Twiss Of Wolcott.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
1aatruns Of 8msbanorp.
Omcers OF National Grange.
fUeado,ra TouisVilie. KY

CONDUCTED BY
ID. r. BOYDEN, OF WAITsFIELD, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
EYEcnIIYE rnMMITTI

OfIicers OF Vermont State Grange.
MAsrER-E. p. Cotton, Irasburgh.
TREAsURER-C. J. Bell, Hardwick.
SECRETARY James X. Tobey, Calais.
AGENT. II, Crosby, st Adams.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
@arriagfs.

Wanted.-A wife. who can handle broom,
To brush down the cobwebs and sweep up her room
Can make decent bread that n fellow can eat
Not the horrible compound you everywhere meet;
Who knows how TO boil to fry, aud TO roast,
Make a good cup Of tea and platter of toast;
woman that washes, cooks, irons, and stitches;
And sews up the rips In q fellows old-olothesj
And makes her own garments an item, too, which Is
30 horrid expensive as every one Knows
common sense creature. and still with a mind
To teach and 10 gude,-exalted, refned,-
sort OF an angel and housemaid combined.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-11-12
STATE NEWS.

The Baptists Of Vermont have contributed
10 foreign missions thus far during the past
year S4,040, an average Of forty-seven cents
to each member.
A slide on the Southeas tern railroad
stopped their trains on Saturday.
The Boston and Montreal airline train
over tho Passumpsic aud Southeastern roads
has been discontinued.
The Central Vermont railroad officials
have determined upon running special but
ter train to Boston, during the winter and
spring, upon the same plan as the special
butter trains Of refrigerator cars which run
during the summer. The train will cover
the Ogdeusburg and Lake Ohamplain, and
Rutland roads.
Many people are this winter exchanging
coal stoves for wood stoves, wood being the
cheapest.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13
LatestLocaI.

BOARD OF HEALTH meet this evening
at L. NJ.
4 The motion for new trial in the bas-
tardy case of Bertha Steigler against
Klein was overruled.
THE Jury returned verdict OF guilty,
this afternoon, in the case OF Clarence
Alexander, charged with burglary.
A SMALL boy named Dir, aged about
above Calhoun, and broke his leg.
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION on Phila-
delphia visitors meet at the Gibson
House at 10 O'clock Sunday morning.
THE will OF Andrew Meyer was pro-
bated this afternoon, Maria Meyer being
appointed executrix. Personally, $4,000.
Realty, $1,000.
The Sheriff sold at auction this morn
ing twenty odd acres OF ground at the
rate of $133 "a per acre, A. Brauer being
the purchaser.
THE Emmet Dramatic Club give q re-
ligious performance at the Grand Opera
house, Sunday evening, Nov. 2lst. The
play selected is "C@celia, the Virgin
Martyr"
WILKINS, of the Times, celebrated his
birthday to-day. We were unable to
| learn whether it was his thirtieth or one
hundred and thirtieth, but judging Dy
that hat of antique cut, we should think
| it was the latter.
| "LITTLE ALA" is the attraction a
the National this week, and we do moi
| wonder at it. His leap from the stage
to the trapeze,a a distance Of thirty-hve OF
| forty feet, is the most wonderful and
startling thing OF the kind we ever saw
| JOHN HooG charges that Henry
Overlook, u butcher, working for A..
Berwanger, stole $18 ID from him at No.
T233 West Fifth street. He goes to the
Work-house for thirty days, and pays q
| fine of $50. Berwanger says Overbeck
has served a term in the penitentlary.
A PETITION was filed in the Clerks
Office this morning, asking for an injunc-
tion to prevent the Cincinnati and West
wood railroad from passing through the
Fairmount cemetery. The right of way
| it seems had been granted by the
trustees, but Regina Boyer, a lot holder,
asks to enjoin them from passing
through her lot or the eemeteryat at all.
JOHN CREIGHTON, arr lested two weeks
| ago Tor al assault upon Mrs. Collier and
Mr.. Newman, at l79 Broadway, and
charged with assault and battery anc
assault with intent to kill, had hear
| ing in the Police Court this morning, and
was sent to the Work-house for thirty
days and fined $25 on the first. charge
and bound over on the second, his bond
being fixed at $500.
LIEUTENANT WERsEL yesterday ar
rested Matthew Groneman, a Lick Run
| dairyman, for running over Mrs. j. Q
| Boone, Of 296 Wade street, and her little
child, on Freeman street, hear Wade
The mother went to the rescue OF hel
| child, whose legs were broken by the
wagon wheels, when she was also
knocked down and injured severely in
the face. The child is now in a danger
GUS condition. GroneiHan appeared IL
| the Police Court this morning, and biz
case was continued until the 18th.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13
Terse TeIegranl,l,s., ;,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.--Vice Presi-
dent Wilson's physician reports that he
will be able to return to Massachusetts
in a week.
COLUMBUS, Nov. l3.-The alarm in re.
gard to smallpox is spreading rapidly.
Efforts are being made To have q Board
of Health appointed.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13.--George Belmore,
the English comedian, who arrived here
La short time ago from England, is dying
in this city of consumption.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13.-The great
$4,000 race is postponed until the wealth.
er and track Will permit. A slight rain
has been falling ali the morning.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Nov. 13.-Two
freight trains colllded at Byron Station
on the Central road, and Frank A. Viry
brakeman, was severely injured.
COLUMBUS, Nov. 13.--An effortis being
made to secure for Governor Hayes, up.
on his removal to this city to take his
place as Governor, the elegant residence
Of Hon. Fl. j. Jewett, on East Towr
street.
BROOKLYN, Nov. ia murder wat
committed this morning at 247 Fifteenth
street. John II. Burroughs being jeal.
Gus Of his wife, shot her in the head
killing her instantly. Burroughs wal
arrested.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-Mr. Griswold, 4,
weil-lnown merchant, whose mysterious
disappearance caused great uneasinesi
and apprehension OF foul play, has beer
heard from. He is visiting daughtel
out OF the city.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13

the premises, and, after sundry thrsA5s
of revenge against his landlord, Monroa,
left. His leave-taking of the place nc-
Cured some time ago, since which the
two men had not met until last Thurs
day, when they came together at Eos
ter's Crossing. and their quarrel wns
renewed, "Humpy" declaring that hesd
shave Bill Monroe's life before sunsetss,
They separated, however, and people
thought that was the end Of the amir.
Not SO. From the crossing both maA
went through in different directions 10
the farm OF Wm.N Butterworth, wheru
Monroe was engaged 10 work. They
again met In field. Monroe seeing iiS
antagonist advance, ordered him to halt.
Monroe's wife, who was in the house
next by, seeing "Humpy" still adyanu-
ing, ran out and handed her husband a
gun. He took the weapon and fired, bsas
missed his mark. They were now Within
pistol range Of each other. Monroe thea
drew revolver from his pocket and hreds
the shot this time taking effect In the lab
breast, near the heart, and "Humpy~
fell. He fred again at his pr0stratB
victim, the ball passing through h1s
brain. Immediately alter the commits
sion Of the crime, Monroe, claiming thai
he acted in selfdeiense, surrenderea
himself to the authorities and was locked
UP. The corpse, near the side Of which
a loaded revolver was picked up, was
buried yesterday.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13
LOST.
NOTWITHSTANDING
EDITION
Now York.

Bowen and Plymouth Church =
From Washington : Treasurer
Ncw-Rusiness Failures, etc.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13.-It is reported
that movement is on foot in Plymouth
Church to have Henry c. Bowen's name
dropped from the-roll OF membership, as
has been done in the case of Mrs. Moul.
ton and Deacon West. Bowen says he
will not be driven from the Church, but
will most certainly defend himself.
A Washington special says it seems
probable that Mr.. New, United States
Treasurer, will be forced by pressure OF
private business to retire from office
within the next few weeks. His busi-
ness suffers at home, and he thinks the
honors OF Office small compensation foI
the sacrifice he has made.
The Graphic's special from Washing
ton says it is believed the Presidents
message, in reference to the Cuban ques.
ton, will give no uncertain sound. A
vigorous policy will be recommended, in
dealing with Spain, in regard to Cuba
Negotiations are known to be In progress
between the representative men from
Cuba, Porto Rico, st. Domingo ant
Hayti, looking to a compact TO unite
them under one government.
Several heavy failures in the butter
trade. were announced, which are attrib
uted to the shrinkage of values and Q
general depression in the business
Armstrong & Morrison made an assign
ment. Their Liabilities amount to abou
$4,000. Fairfield & Traske, occupy
ing a part OF the same store, also made
an assignment. They suspended tw'
weeks ago, but obtained an extension
from their creditors. Their exact con
dition is not known.
@. 5. Doremus 81 Co., Of Greenwich
street, have suspended, but expect T.
resume business again. Liabilities un
known.
NJ. D. Conklin, Of Chambers street, ha
made an assignment. Liabilities esti
mated at 100000. He is expected to pa
40 cants on the dollar.
The following failures In other trade
are also announced; Paul g. Hove,
wood merchants, of Fulton street; Bay
4 ley & Schwarzekopf, tobacco merchants
Water street; liabilities unknown.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13

The statements of those ON board the
other vessels lying in the neighborhood
could have been launched from the
Waco, owing to the rapid spread Of
the fire and the rough water. All
agree as to hearing the voices OF
women In the water, and some
half dozen persons were seen clinging to
floating spars in the water. The appear
anee of fire was followed by several ex-
plosions in rapid succession, probably
the cans Of coal oil on the deck load.
The deck seemed to be instantaneously
in flames, which finally burned low as
the inflammable material was exhausted
The pilot and sail boats are searching
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13

Quite a goodly number Of the members
of the Hamilton County Teachers Asso
citation met this morning at 10 O'Clock ii
the Council Chamber Of the City Build
lngs. The published programme was ad
hered to, in all butone instance.
Samuel r. Reed, Esq, delivered an
address on "Religion and the Public
Schools.v
"a Practical Talk" was INDUCED In
by Superintendent John b. Peasl ee. A
paper by Mrs. Pyle Of College Hill, on
.feachers' OUTFIT" was read, and Prof.
John q. Ridge gave a select reading,
.sThe District School.v
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-11-13
Notes In the Potioe oo~rs.

ttBahP
s'John Brooks, you are charged wiih
stealing saddle Of mutton of the yalue
of 81 so from butcher on Clinton street.
How is thisp'
"pm not guilty."
"Where did you get itw
81 purchased it; but really ] was -
intoxicated that L don't know whereA
bought it."
'"Whatidid you buy it forr
"Money."
'.No; what did you want Of itf Tss'
have no home."
"Well, now, it strikes me that I've got
wife and two children"
"You have, ehs Is your wife cca-
fiding sort of a woman2 Does sise
believe everything you tell herr,
"Oa, yes! can shet her eye up pretty
easy"
sWell, then, you just send her postal
card and say that you've got job out In
the country, for there's where you're
going now. Make it 80 days and $25.~
"John Wilson Smith, have you goa
anything to say In extenuati0n OF the
charge against youp
"Wot wye got agin' me, anyhowp
John is one OF those snoozers WE0
make their beds in brick yards.
and kinch round. A lazy, dirty.
uncombed and altogether wretched piece
of humanity who won't die, and is not
| fit to live.
"Why, the officer says that yon' Lay
around loose, and work at odd Jobs just
long enough to get whisky to get drunk