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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

TIE KNIFE GAME. cooper & Bailey's
show was attended by the usual following
of roughs and rascals A number of
parties had their pockets picked of small
sums, but the largest haul was made from
an old man by the name of Lutz, who
lives west OF Fairbank, who came to town
the day of the show with II load of wheat,
which he sold and received his pay, some
$50 in amount After he h; d put up his
team he was approached bya fellow, who
began a conversation by producing a
pocket-knife and, first asking the farmer
if he.ever saw such a knife, offered to bet
$40 that he could not open it. Mr. Lutz
declined to bet, but took the knife and
opened it without trouble. just at this
time confederate approached, who asked
the loan of a knife to white stick he
held in his hand. Swindler No 1 handed
the knife to his confederate, who, after
trying moment, said he could not open
it. No. said, that was strange for Mr..
Lutz had opened it only few minutes be-
fore. Then said the confederate, 'Tll bet
you $50 he cannot open it now" The
first swindlcr said he had no $50 to bet;
but at this moment, the farmer, who had
become much interested III the CONVERSE
ton, pulled out his roll of bills to take
the wager, when the first swindlcr sudden
ly seized the money and made off at top
speed over fences, through gardens, the
confederate in the meantime preventing
the old man from following. The officers
were soon put on the track of the scoun-
drcls, and succeeded in arrcsting both the
same evening at the Central Depot. They
were committed to Jail and searched, but
the farmers $50 was not to be found. 1t
had probably been turned over to another
of the gang.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

For SALE.-Two of the most desirable
building lots on the west side of the river,
pleasantly located, fronting on three
streets, and within few minutes walk of
the business portion of the city. Inquire
at this office. If
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

McCLlNTocK, of the Fayette Union,
says that he recently met, in one day,
twenty one candidates for Sheriff, and to
each he promised his vote and influence.
We suppose we may accept the statement
as fair indication of the usual complai
sancc and sincerity of the average Demo
cratic editor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

JUST received at Osgoods Palace of
Music, ten dozen vioins, varying in price
from 1915 TO $500. These violins will
be sold at very low prices. Call and eX-
anime and convince yourselves that Os-
good will sell {. better violin for five dol
lars than can be bought elsewhere for
twice the amount. A large lot of those
excellent strings on hand, also violin
trimmings of every description.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Our neighbor across the way wants to
know why we do not answer question it
has been larping on for month or two.
We have two or three times given the
reason in Il manner that ordinary people
can understand, but rs our neighbor is
particularly stupid about compromising,
we will try to make ii explicit enough this
alluded to because it contains in its belly
al least two whopping falsehoods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Mn. JAS. MILLER, of Buffalo township,
was caught in the tumbling rod OF Il
threshing machine the other day, and be-
fore he was extricated, had his shoulder
dislocated, and his clothes torn from his
back
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

THE delegates from Washington town
ship to the Opposition-'a rose by any
other name would smell as sweet'-Coun-
ty Convention, tomorrow, are: George
Dewey, VIM. Ireland, ID. d. Ioldridge,
J. S. Bouck, Thos. Barr, j. II. Anderson,
w. O. Curtis, E. E. Hasner, j. F. Sullivan,
A. G. Beatty and Ira Alexander. Allwas
harmony, at least, on the surface. "ln
fewness there is unity" is as good prov
erb as: '1n unity there is strength
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

DIR WOODS and Madame Woods have
permanently located at Independence, and
can be consulted at Merchants HOTEL
They treat all diseases of chronic nature.
Consultation free and invited.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

JOHN BARNETT, of the firm of Morse &
Barnett, is in New York purchasing an
extensive stock of goods for the fall trade.
They will begin to arrive next week, then
look out for new and tasteful styles and
rora 1a rrainc
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
NEW ADVERTISEMEN rs.
iSSionce's Notice in Bankruptcy.
DISTRICT OF IOWA-SS:

UISTRICT OF IOWA-SS:
Yl,EE undersigned hereby gives notice of his APP
l pointment as Assignee of the estate OF Jesse
sinner Of Laporte City, in the county OF Black
hawk. Iowa, who has been adjudged bankrupt up
ON creditors petition by the District Court of the
United States for said District.
VIM. HAMMOND, Assignee.
Waterloo Iowa Aur 10Th 1879 3w5
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION Next week is
the time fixed for the meeting of the Iowa
Press Association, at Clear Lake. at which
time the fraternity of the State, pretty
generally, as we understand, intend to
drop the pen, eschew exciting politics,
give the 90 by to business, and for week
give themselves up to relaxation and
amusement at the Iowa Saratoga. The
programme marked out by the active
Secretary of the Aceociation, Mr.. Neidig,
of the Marshalltown Republican, is COM
prehensivc, and embraces boating, fishing,
hunting, bathing, music, free rides by sail
and steam on the beautiful lake, picnic
dinners, dancing, &c. We cannot with
stand the prospect of rest and recreation
in such place, and with such surround
ings, and so, kind patrons, by your leave,
the BULLETIN next week will be entirely
in the hands of the boys of the office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

A LOT of roughs from the country, on
Wednesday, aching for u row of some
kind, went first to Wengerts brewery and
began to abuse and insult the workmen.
They were here driven off without much
trouble, and forthwith started for Seeland' s
brewery, where, pursuing the same tao
tics, they were accommodated with all the
fighting they could conveniently stand up
under. They got thorough and wellde-
served thrashing from Seeland's men, and
went home with two or three broken heads
and tail-feathers dropping.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

PEACHES. Will sell ree-pound cans
of peaches, to arrive, at $3.50 per dozen,
by the case Leave your orders at
FISHER Bros.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

NoTICE-I have for rent safe for the
deposition of corpse, to preserve them
from modification, which can be had on
reasonable Tens. Apply to
S. NJ MARQUETTE.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

EVERY man in Buchanan county should
have pair of those California Buckskin
Gloves, for sale by MORSE & BARNETT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

OsGOoD, next door to the bridge, has re-
ccivcd large lot of Accordeons, which
he is offering at prices that must sell
them. Ava
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

FoR SENAToR.-A good Republican
friend of Hazleton township, requests us
to announce that the name of John Calvin,
of Newton township, will be presented to
the Republican County Convention, tor
nomination for State Senator
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

IT is a little amusing to see the Conser-
yatioe snub the old line Democracy, as
the time approaches for the annual distri-
button of fat county offices. In several
places in its last issue it takes particular
pains to say that it is the Liberal Coun-
ty Convention that meets tomorrow. No
Bourbo.s need apply until the time comes
for voting; then our contemporary may
consent to head the County ticket ''Liber-
al-Democratic, or nondescript "Opposi-
tion,' or anything else that will sugar coat
it for the Democratic gullet. The Bourbons
must understand that at least one Of the
prospective candidates has said that for
the purpose Of lis nomination. the Con
vention must not appear to be Democratic.
He is delicate yet you know.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

STEINMETZ, on Chatham street, has a
full and complete stock of boots and
shoes. All qualities, and all prices. Call
and see.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
Insane Hospital Report.

AUGTsT 26t
No. in Hospital at last report, 24S.
q" admitted. .... ............ s..
d" discharged. ....... ..... 1.
q remaining, 252.
OF those admitted, one was from Chick
asaw, Que from Blackhawk, one from
Linn, one from Jackson and one from
Floyd The one discharged was from
Linn
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Buy DIR. SETH ARNoID's CoUGu KILLER,
the great cradicator of all Lung diseases;
a superior remedy to all other medicines
vet discovered, in severe cases. II IS {,
sure, quick and perfectly safe remedy for
Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Whooplng
Cough, Group, and all diseases OF the
Throat and Lungs. Retail price % cents,
50 cents and 81 90 Any bottle that does
not give relief may be returned, and money
refunded. Under these conditions We
wish every citizen troubled with Lung
complaints to try this remedy Ar
nold's Diarrl,;pa Balsam, % and 80 cts.
Remember it is warranted. Arnold's bll-
ious Mandrake Pills, operating without
sickness or pain. Compounded by DR..
Seth Arnold, NJ d., Woonsocket, X. l.
Sold by p Tabor 4 Son, druggists.
agents for the City of independence.
Iowa ol-oHi
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

A SECONDHAND, double carriage for sale
cheap. Apply to II. B. Phillips, at S. S.
Aliens former residence, west side. 3w3
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

OLD wheat wanted at the Independence
FIGURING Mills. 2w5
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

MORE HORSE STEAILNG.-A worthless
fellow, u carpenter by trade, by name
Thos Gilbridc, hired a team and light
wagon from John KlotZbach, the livery
man, two weeks ago, to 60 to Strawberry
Point, agreeing to be back in one week
Klotzbach received intelligence in the ear
" part of this week that his customer had
taken the team to Waukon and sold it.
He started for Waukon Immediately, and
when he got there, found his team in the
possession of a man who keeps livery
stable and hotel, who had purchased the
establishment from Gilbride at very low
figure No trace could be obtained Of the
thief, and Klotzbach came home with his
team, arriving on Wednesday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

r. L. LARAMoRE is now prepared to
contract all kinds of coal for August de-
livery, at "a very low figure. Office at b.
c. II. & NJ. Depot Give him call. 52tf
II
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Americans are particularly subject to
this disease and its effects: such as Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache. Habitual Costive,
ness, Heart burn, Waterbrash, coming up
of the food, coated tongue disagreeable
taste in the mouth, Palpitation of the
Heart, and all diseases of the Stomach
and Liver. Two doses of GREENS AU-
GUST FLOWER will relieve you at once, and
there positively is not case in the United
States it will not cure. If you doubt this
90 to c. H. Wallace and get a sample bot
tie for 10 cents and try it. Regular size
Is cents.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Look at our Carpets before buying
prices always the lowest.
MORSE & BARNETT.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

DoN'T forget the Sunday School excur-
sion to Cedar Falls next Wednesday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

CLAUDE MELNoTTE as Detective, by
Allen Pinkcrton, at TABoI's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

O WY @0P0' 1015 3O'0'
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ. FOR the purpose of putting in
nomination, candidates for the following offices
to-wit: Senator, Representative, county Auditor
Coroner, Surveyor and three members of the
Board of Supervisors, and changing County Cen
trail Committee.
The ratio of representation will be one delegate
for each township, ami one for every forty votes,
and fraction over twenty votes cast for Josiah II,
Young for Secretary of State, at the October cleo
ton, 1874; in accordance with which the several
townships will be entitled to DELEGATES as follows
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

FOURTH WARD ELECTION-The special
election in the Fourth Ward, on Tuesday
to fill the vacancy in the City Council,
caused by the resignation of NJ. McGowen,
resulted in the choice of J. W. Johnston.
the regular Republican nominee, over r.
Jacobs, also good Republican, set up by
the opposition. The vote was as follows,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Go TO StcinmetZ, on Chatham street,
for best quality of mems, women's and
children's shoes Stock large and prices
very low
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

SOME envious parties arc suggesting
the Democratic managers, in anticipation
Of a stormy time in the County Conyen
ton tomorrow, to calm the perturbed
feelings, and quiet the nerves OF the dele
gates afteuit is all over.
G.. i. SMEALLIE, City Clerk, returned
last Friday from visit to the east.
J. B. Jones, also, makes his appearance
among us once more, after n sojourn of n
month or more in Wisconsin
Judge Tabor's family have arrived from
Washington, and will remain in our city a
few months, visiting relatives and friends.
MAYOR HOLDRIDGE deserves the thanks
of all decent people for the step he has
taken to prevent an exhibition by the
'1da Cerito Can Can Troupe" advertised
for tomorrow night, at Leytze's Hail.
There is no sort of doubt that the per
formances of this troupe are of such
character as to make them intolerable in
any community making pretence to com
mon dcccncy. They are demoralizing in
the last degree to youth; and although the
functions of the City Government is not to
teach morality, it has no right to sanction
by license, or otherwise, anything that out
RACES the public sense Of propriety and
decency We arr, glad that the Mayor
recognizes his duty in this matter, and
we can assure him that he will be sustain
ed by the best sentiment in the city
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

SECURE your tickets for the excursion
early at Waggoners.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

EXAMINE our large stock of Clothing,
our new styles of Hats, and our Boots and
Shoes before buying, it will pay you.
5tf MORSE & BARNETT
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
MISS L. MANGAS,

4 n experienced nurse, will be found at the res
IL idcnce Of Mrs. A, Myers,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
MAGNEsIA MINERAL WATER, at TABoR's.

Whole number of Delegates, 81.
Ry order of the County Republican Central
Committee. j. l.. LOOMS Chairman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

THE regular meeting of the Woman
Suffrage Society Will be held at the Baptist
Church on Saturday, august 2Sth, at 3
CLOCK.
Mrs. \. NJ. LOOMS, Pres.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CON-
VENTION.
Saturday. Sent. 4th. 1875.

a delegate Convention of the Republicans OF
Buchanan county is hereby called, to be held al
the Court House, Independence, on
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

WASHINGTON. - The Republicans Of
Washington township are requested to
meet at the Court House, Independence,
on Thursday evening, Sept. I'd, at =
o'clock, to elect 1 delegates to represent
them in the Republican County Conven-
ton, Sept. 4th.. Per Order Twp. Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

FARBASK.- is hereby given that
a Republican Caucus will be held in the
village of Fairbank, Buchanan county,
Iowa. on Wednesday, September LIST, 1875,
at o'clock, p NJ, for the purpose of
nominating three delegates to attend the
Republican County Convention, held at
Independence, on Saturday, September
ttb 1o-S
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

CEDAR RAPIDS & MINNESOTA
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

MAGNEsIA MINERAL WATER, at TABoRs.
S. will get an Sx1O ink picture at Ems
minger's.
FoR SALE CHEAP Several Lots, desr-
able for dwellings A. B. CLARKE.
80 will get lifc-size 22xa7 photograph
at Ensminger's:
FRONT rooms to rent over Edwards
grocery store Enquire of 7. Edwards &
Co.
WE and Our Neighbors, by Mrs. Stowe,
at TABoR's
SPORTS THAT KILL, by Talmagc, at
TABoR's.
FoR SALE, CHEAr,-A six year old
horse, together with a hard coal stove,
bureau, chairs, lounge, tubs, wringer,
stoneware, &c. H. S. CHURCH.
PURE EXTRACTED HONEY, from Shell
don's Apiary, for sale at Williams & Son,
A. Webster's and at the Apiary, one mile
north of town. tf2
So for an sx1O photograph in a good
frame at Ensminger's.
To RENT.-A barn for storage, on
Walnut street Apply to
soft P. G. FREEMAN
BLANK Books and Stationery, at IA
BORIS.
To RENT-The north half of Wilcox
homestead, from September list, for
small family. Apply on premises to
soft P. G. FREEMAN
SEVEN SEALS; or, Golden Wonder, at
TABoR's
OsGooD has the agency for the celebra-
ted Haines Bros. Pianos, one of which, IL
grand square, can be seen at his music
rooms. He can sell these fine pianos at
very low prices.
EXAMINE our large stock Of Clothing,
our new styles of Hats, and our Boots and
Shoes before buying, it will pay you.
| 5tf MORSE & BARNETT
r. L. LARAMoRE is now prepared to
contract al kinds of coal for August de-
livery, at Il very low figure. Office at b.
c. r.. & NJ. Depot. Give him call 52tf
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

PURE DRUGS and Medicines, at TADoR's
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27
BY order of Twp. Committee.

WEsTBURG.-Th Republicans of West
burg will meet in Caucus at the Centre
School house, on Saturday, Aug. 2Sth at
! o'clock, P. NJ, to elect two delegates to
attend the County Republican Convention,
Sept 4th. J. ?. SHERMAN,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

To RENT-The north half of Wilcox
homestead, from september list, for
small family. Apply on premises to
soft p. G. FREEMAN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

OsGooD has the agency for the celebra-
ted Haines Bros Pianos, one of which, II
grand square, can be seen at his music
rooms. He can sell these fine pianos at
very low prices.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

SEVEN SEALS; or, Golden Wonder, at
TABOR's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Mrs. n. @. Lawton, Sec.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

BLANK Books and Stationery, at IA
EORS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

FRONT rooms to rent over Edwards
grocery store. Enquire of 7. Edwards u
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

We and Our Neighbors, by Mrs. Stowe,
at TABoR'S.
SPORTS THAT KILL, by Talmagc, at
T.nop'S
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

Judge Tabor's family have arrived from
Washington, and will remain in our city a
few months, visiting relatives and friends.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

JEFFERSON. The Republicans of Jefler
son Township are requested to meet at the
usual place IN Brandon on Thursday even
ing, Sept I'd, for the purpose of selecting
three delegates to represent them in the
County Republican Convention, Sept 4th,
and to nominate candidates for township
offices. Per Order.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

so will get a life-size 22x27 photograph
at Ensminger's:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1875-08-27

To RENT.-A barn for storage, on
Walnut street. Apply to
soft P. G. FREEMAN.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-03-26

BACKBONE. - Senator Christiancy's
fearless and prompt action on the Louis
lana question Is winning him q popu-
larity which will show those members Of
his party who think rs he does, but
dare not say 10. that they have missed
an opportunity for making political
capital which comes but once in a lifo-
time. and which will In all probability
never come again 10 them. Backbone
Ia a quality in statesmen which the peo-
pie like. and at this time especially the
popular appetite Graves plain speaking.
The Boston advertiser. the ablest Re-
publican paper east Of Chicago. thus
comments:
Tho new Senator has distinguished
himself suddenly. and tho country will
recognize in him q great acquisition 10
the National cause. His argument will
commend itself TO the common sense Of
intelligent men everywhere. II IL cogent
and conclusive. II truth-speaking like
that cannot bo tolerated in tho Repub-
lican party. so much the worse for the
party. which has. n the case stands,
much better reason 10 DO anxious 10 re-
tain such men a. Christisncy than to be
swift TO cast them Of. Michigan has
done tho cause Of good government n
notable service by placing such a mnn
in the Senate. Tho moro Republicans
Of that stamp who arc sent TO Washing
ton tho mort cause for eongratulation."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-03-26
Surveying the state Capital Grounds.

Mr.. Bence was busily at work survey
ing Capital Square yesterday afternoon.
Among other things determined by this
survey is that the northwest corner OF
the square Ia about 10 feet higher than
the southeast corner. In fact the north
west corner 10 the highest point In the
whole piece Of land. The square has a
frontage on Carson. and its eastern side
skirting street I've don't know its name
and wouldn't know 1t IL we could OF
40 feet and on Musser and Second
streets. each. . frontage OF 40G feet.
The difference is caused by tho extra
width OF King street. which Is so feet
wide a. against the GO feet OF width OF
the other strests-the square represent
ing the area Of four building blocks and
the width Of King street q way and
Plaza street the other. This, then.
gives an idea Of tho extent OF fencing re-
quired, that 10 to say. fencing and posts
and stone base-l,G52 feet. 1t Ia con.
templatsd 10 remove the building which
is shamefully moro useful than n
mental on the corner toward Chinatown.
-Cnrsoa appeal. !Mdreh 20.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-03-26
pnrrlnnp Prlsum.-M Salt Lake a

-
peanut vender. whose stand is near the
courthouse. has been much annoyed
lately by the petty thcits OF prominent
citizens who in passing have been in the
habit OF helping themselves to a few
nuts. To protect himself he ''prepared''
n quantity by s~aturating In croton oil.
and placed Thorn in tho most accessible
place outside the store. and awaited re-
suits. Presently q wellknown mining
engineer corralled a handful; then a
notary public came by. taking his share,
followed by n policeman. a broker. a
clerk from tho postofiicc. and an aitor-
ney. All Of those held mn indignation
meeting a few minutes after In the rear
Of tho courthouse and resolved
not to patronizc that dealer any moro.
-Erchange.