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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
PROCLAMATION.
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS REwARI

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department ,
New Orleans. April IS, 1876. }
Notice is hereby given that a reward OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS will be pa d by the State of
Louisiana for such information as i'll lead to the
arrest and conviction of the pers ons, or any Of
them, who on the night of the thirteenth Of Oc-
tober, 1875, in the parish of East Feciar a. in this
State, took from the custody of a sheriffs posse
JOHN GAR, formerly member of the Legislature
of this State, and murdered him by she citing him
to death; and further reward of ONE THOU.
SAND DOLLARS will be paid by the State of Lou.
isians for such inform alton as will lead to the ar.
rest and conviction of the persons or any of Their
who on the same night, at the town of Clinton,
parish of East FQliciana, removed one BABE
MATTHEW'S, eister-inlaw of the aforesaid Gair
from the custody of the sheriff of East Feiciana,
and murdered her by hanging her to tree in the
courthouse yard.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
hereUnto attached, this nineteenth day of April
in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sew
enty-si1, and of the independence of the United
States the one hundredth.
By the Governor:
VIM. P. KELLOGG.
n. DURAND.
Assistant Secretary of State an2O
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

When a lazy boy can slide up hill his hap
piness will be complete. "a novel locomo-
tive has been made in California to run on
the long fumes that are used to float INN.
Der down from the mountains. The wheels
fit on the edge Of the sides of the flume. and
Ut the ends Of the car are paddle-wheels
dipping into the water, and which ara
turned by the swift current. By q simple
arrangement this power is made to propel
the locomotive up tho fume, and it runs
back ITSELF"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

1t has been said that the last days of Mr..
Greeley were soured by disappointment,
and it is singular fact that when his late
residence was destroyed by fire, nothing of
value was in it but barrel of vinegar.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Our Mr.. Bates saw his remarks on a
Roman lictor in the New Orleans Demo-
crat incorrectly quoted, and credited to the
New York Mail but he looses no sleep on
that account
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

In Bankruptcy-N0. 117S.
WHEREAS ANTOINE GIRAUD, INDIVIDUALLY
o ny and as member of said firm, Of New
bankrupt under the act of Congress of March Q,
1867, has this day filed in said court petition
praying for discharge and certificate thereof from
all his debts and other claims prOvable under
said act Notice is therefore given to all creditors
who have proved their debts, and to all other
May, 1876, at IL A. NJ is assigned for the hear
ing of the same, and that they may then and there
attend and show cause, if any they have WHY the
prayer Of the said petition should not be granted:
and further notice is given that the bankrupt
will undergo an examination before Register
D. 1876, at II A. NJ, at his office. no. ~ Camp
street. New Orleans.
Clerks office, New Orleans April %, 1876.
apo mays u Z. LORW, Deputy Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The Chicago Times takes SIX columns Of
space to prove by the figures of news
dealers that no other paper in Chicago has
any circulation worth speaking Of. Sab
scribers are not counted.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
ROYAL SALOON.

Under the above name an deliberately gotten up
BARBER SHOP AND BATH HOUSE
Has Just been opened at
ga. -. Royal 81
Between St. Louis and Cont. which is under the
supervision Of that fine artist,
EMILE GUENON.
Whose long association with many Of the princi.
pal establishments of that description in this city
has rendered his name familiar to our citizens.
Those who desire their beard clearly shavea a
first class hair cutting or . perfect shampoo can
be there satisfactorily accommodated. This gem
Of . saloon is most handsomely and completely
fitted up in style to meet oil the requirements Of
the most fsstidious, and We heartily recommend it
to the patronage Of our friends my5 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

New York had an honest election, and
the Democrats want it investigated. Hon.
esty is not the best Democratic policy, and
that virtue is not to be tolerated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

A machine has been invented for count
ing eggs. 1t is a complete check on dis
honest hens, and lays over punching ''in
the presence of the passenjare."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The disabilities of General Slaughter, Of
Alabama, have been removed. An oppor-
tunity is now offered for general amnesty
and general intelligence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Men who call humping each others noses
with stuffed gloves manly art Of self de-
tense are very light weight champions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
RAILROADS.,

THE MOBILE LINE.
THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE
To tho East, North and West,
Via Louisville, via Atlanta and via ST. Louis
CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAIL.
Trains will arrive and depart from Depot, foot OF
Canal street. as follows:
DEPART. ARRIVE
Express. 49,. .6:4J A. n. Express. :. IO:3U A. N.
Express. $500 P. M Express. ..... $3.50 P. NJ
VILE Nashville Lynchburg and Baltimore without
change, and only one change to New York and
Eastern cities.
Ticket office corner of Camp and Common
streets, opposite City Hotel
NORMAN G. JONES, General Agent.
no2l D. B. ROBINSON Superintendent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
NOTICE.

OyF,cs NEW OR LEANs PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
No. So Magazine street. :
New Orleans, May 2, 1867
The regular monthly nstallmsnt Of TEN PER
is now due and payable on demand.
E. 3. WHEELOCK, President.
T. L. RANLETT, Secretary. my3 1t Up.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The kind-hearted man will not intention
ally step on so humble thing IS bit of
orange peel when on the sidewalk at his
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
PROPOSALS..

"SSasThENr OF IMPROVEMENTS ,
Op.rpn Nc" orleans, May l, 1876.
Sthh a ~ PROPOSALS WILL BE RICs1yED ~
DAY. MAJ a 1o1s OF Improvements until MON
stra, ana repairing Customhouse and Rau1
itv with sneo en- ba'in and Claiborne in conf RIM.
Civ nptc ncalons on file in thu. ofice of NJ
my2 81 LEON BBRToLI
Actuy nj
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Until he measures himself by others, the
self-made man is never quite certain
whether or not he is we'll made.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
BUSINESS uHAnAEs.

NGth ~. R. G, MCDONALD rs NO Loscpo -.
panv as snc, ~ o. the Salamand.r Pe,t;nS con IN
or has he 10 lor the sale of citing. Tor ~ IL
Assssto oS himself as agent for he ssa moneys
''''os Fsitng, of which am roner. 1a, ne OF the
mv3 Sc DANIEL EDWARDS
General Nanaoer
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
PROCLAMATION.

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, April IS, 1867
Whereas, on or about the twelfth day Of April,
1876, SAMUEL MYERS, aged twenty three years,
and JERRY MYERS, aged sixty nine years. re.
putable colored citizens of the parish Of East
Baton Rouge were brutally murde red, the one by
being shot twice through the head and six times
through the body, the other by being hung TO
tree, by parties unknown appears by the testi-
mony at the cOroner's inques+s.
Now, therefore, I, William Pitt Kellogg, Governor
OF the State of Louisiana, do Issue this my pro.
clamation Offering q reward of TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS for such evidence as will cad to the AZ.
rest and conviction Of the perpetrators of these
dastardly crimes.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
hereto attached, this eighteenth day of April, A. D.
1876, and Of the independence of the United States
the one hundredth.
By the Governor
VIM. P. KELLOGG.
n. DURAND,
Assistant Secretary of State apl9
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Malleable glassware is disgusting dis
appointment When man is angry, and
throws tumbler on the floor, he likes to
sec it break.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

1t is just possible that Beecher Moulton
believes there are solitary individuals not
yet Disguised with him, and he keeps on
talking
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

1t is said that Wyoming contains enough
coal and iron to supply the world for ages.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
j. w. Platt vs.. Steamer Iberi..

). w. Platt VS.. Steamer Iberia.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR
Il the District of louisiana No 10 DIV vir
ahe Oh an order of count to directed in the
S sn1ve emitted suit will proceed to sell to the
Twelve 0clcck NJ, at the entranoe of thu Gus.
ionaouse on Caral street, in this city, the follow
THk STEAMER IBERIA AND HER TACKLE
trlct ferry landing. ''nu Dis'
Terms-Cash.
May 2, 1876 AVG" orleans.
u,,o. s. B. PACKARD.
Myo Iot United States Marshal
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Bryant's new history proves that John
Smith was liar. Keep your seats, gentle
men; it was the John who had something
to do with POcahontas.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
MARSHAL'S SALES.

George Sanders vs.. Steamer ClarksyfIle.
In THE UNITED STATES DIST RIOT COURr
Il for the District of Louisiana, No IO832-Rv
virtue OF writ Of venditiori exponas to me d.
Iec.ed; IN the above entitled suit, ! will proceed
10, 1876 at twelve O'clock NJ, at the entrance ~
the Customhouse. on Old Ltvee street, between
Canal and Gust. nlhOuse streets, in this civ the
following desctibed property viz ''' o
THE STEAMER CLARKSvILLE her tackle. etc
as she now lies ear ihc Convent. below ,he c,tv'
Terms-Caeh. A-o "i'y'
United States Marshaps office, New or,eaps
May 2, 1876. o" o1io"A'
my3 I'd Uni.ed =, a,as M ann
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The patient man will plant an acorn and
wait for the oak to throw him in the shade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Minnie Hauck, the prima donna, although
an American, is not related to tomahawk'
of the far West.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The Democratic motto for carrying an
election in the South is "Forcibly if we can,
peaceably if We must"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

John Morrissey is among the noble army
of reformers. Tweed has sought another
climb
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

King Richard was third in q losing rac'
s.d cried for another horse.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Stewards principal diet was oatmeal and
eggs. Dio Lewis will make an oat OF the
fact.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

NEW ORLEANS, ST. LOUIS
AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY,
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
On and after Monday. April "a. 1876,
Trans depar: and arrive as follows from GALORE
street depot:
DEPART. ARRIVE
Mail. ........ 400 P. NJ Mail 1900 N,
Accommoda- AccommOda-
tiOn...... 800 P. N. ton. 1000 A. N.
Sunday acconmoda- Sunday accommoda-
ton. 1880 A. NJ. ton. :. $3.50 P. NJ.
Pullman Patacs Sleeping Cars through to. St.
Louis, Chicago, Louisville and cincinnati.
Only one change of sleeping cars to Eastern
cities.
Tickets for sale and information given at No. 81
Camp street, corner of Common
A. D. SHELDON, Agent.
JAZZ ly E. D. FROST. General Manager.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The insanity Of poor George L. Fox, has
assumed violent form, and he is confined
in q padded room.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The New York Commercial Advertiser
says that the soldiers of Algiers are hired
to fight hy the Dey.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The standard of requirements for admis-
sion to Cornell College is to be advanced to
q higher grade.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Masked dinners are fashionable in Paris,
where the potatoes are served under covers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

John Rogers would have preferred being
burned in efigy, as he had 80 much at
stake,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

State fairs always have committee on
A. Wards; but Eli Perkins has no place.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Democrats are not considering who can
be elected go much as who will be nomi-
mated
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Good clothes are not exactly passport
into society, but they help those who are in
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

A few alligators, one hundred years old
nre wanted for the centennial.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

By constant and careful walking per
son acquires fine carnage.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Jenny Lind has lost her voice again, ano
will not be likely to find it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
WANTED.

WANTED TO PURCHASE,-A SET OF
w meeting room furniture. including Off GERS
desks, etc. Also q secondhand billiard table.
Address glass box No. POPS stating price, andwhere
the same can be seen. fel5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
CIRCULAR.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, }
Auditors Office,
- n,lAn-a AloQ lQOG

Auditors Office,
New Orleans. May 3, 1876.
To Tax Collectors of the Sta.e of Louisiana:
In order to avoid Misrepresentation on the part Of
the taxpayers Of your parish letit be known that
up to date no changes have occurred in the reve
nue. laws heretofore in force, and that in the alb
sence Of any such changes, you are expected to
every effort to enforce the collection Of taxes
and licenses. Respectfully,
my3 BOT G. B. JOHNSON, Auditor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

A man must be very hungry to like the
sound of dinner gong.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
CAUTION,

THE UNDERSIGNED. AN NOT nm
sponsibie for any debts CONTRACTED by INV H.
AoT REASONS winch may De unde rstoOj "'A0'
rsa. JOHN HUFFMAN.
Ns'ss No. % Canal street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The bank examiners most feared by
cashiers are burglars.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
OFFICIAL NOTICES,
SEALED PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS.
Li'hT hoc:E INSPECTIONS OFFICE.
Seventh District,
washington April II. 1876.
StALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEJvSD Al,
~ IN once unit! twelve O'clock NJ on tina frat dau
June 1876 for furnishing and dellverig Is 600 -:
Huns more or less to the inspector OF the seventI
mouse distri CT for the Ugh: house, and vessels
VI Ut ~ tha5 district in eush quantities ana AZ
s sue tmes, during the twelve mon this merit ensr.
to he of me may require The rations are
cred sonss o3n asa approved quality bs dev-
as.a ongside OF the sht house tender or other
ISL ESQ PROVIDED for che purpose at Kew West
hhnuilua, IN GOOD and sufficient packages barreIs
So1es aud cases AID in go,d order gCT that nm
sn o y. persons which may be specified by the in
oproeoI, Iree OF all expense to the United States
sSSneeaoy 10 specifications aad tables which Iii
FORM part OF the contract. n VIII
al olos must ne sealed and udorsed "Proncs,,,
, atoms 1or the seventh light house distrct ),
ai Anu suth paced in another e,veope and left at ~
Ti 20 10 TINS Office prepaid if &. MT by mail
ne ioIsns and tables referred to can Ia nh.a;ro,
St g. me oinces OF the light houss insn.ctor. @.
and Key West. o0ons' Louisiana,
me right to reject any or all bids. or to xa;va
GeIechs II 1t IS defined for the in1eres. oT ~
sonetIhment to do So is reser7 ed VI 'ne
by order OF the Light Hous, Boar1
VIZ. H. B. SEELY
IDspector ni'eo states Navy. Light House
q
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
succe ssiOn OF X. a. Porter

GECoND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
y of Orleans. NO IS 5i7.-NOtice is hereby gwen
10 the creditors of this estate and to all other per
sons herein Interested to show cause within ten
days from the present notification, if any they
have or can, why the account presented by William
II. Hunt testameutary execute; of this estate,
should not be homologated and approved, and the
funds distributed in accordance Herewith.
By order of the Court.
my5 9I3H FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

A few oyster shells yet linger under the
Lap of spring eaters
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

The man who cracked smile did not
make bad break.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Eight per cent is the legal interest rate
in Kentucky.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
BANKS AND BANKING,

NEW ORLEANS
SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
1856. Canal Street .........1J6
OFFICERS:
D. URQCHART, President.
THOMAS A. ADAMS, First Vice President.
THOMAS ALLEN CLARKE Second Vice President,
CHARLES J. LEEDS, Third Vice President
CHARLES KILSHAW, Treasurer,
TRUSTEES:
Thomas A. Adams George Jonae
Thomas Allen Clarke. John G. Gaines
Charles J. Leeds, Christian 81 hpe;der
Samuel Jamison Carl Kohn
A. Mou,tOn, T. L. Bayue
4. A. Palfrey, David UrOuhart
Interest allowed on deposits. ap23 ly
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. SO, 697.-Whereas Stephen.
son Wsters has petitioned the court for let.
ters of administration the estate of the .late
William Gay deceased intestate. Notice is
hereby given to all whom it may concern to
the said petitioner should not be granted
By order of the Court
mvo 10 Ia FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

DISCOVERIES
PROM THE
COTTON PLANT.
CURE GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED
KsRNINE-Ap infabe remedy for fevers.
SEDlNE-Certsin specific for chills and fever,
contains no Quinlne
FLORINE-FOr female diseases.
Buy from your druggist if he keeps these rene.
dies if not, they can be had at NJ r. MORRISON 4
cos, corner OF Magazine and Canal streets.
ja30 tsei Up
NOTICE TO VETERANS
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
NOTICE..
CORRESPONDENCE, Etc.,
IN THE
ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH AND SPANISH
LANGUAGES,

Bookkeeping in all its Branches,
Executed with neatness aud accuracy.
Strictest secrecy observed and satisfaction guar.
lnteed. No. l references. Charges moderate.
Address Correspondent" care of New Orleans
Republican, OF PostOfac &c boz No. 1880. ap28 w
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES,
UNITED STATES DISTRICT t,OURT.
DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
In Bankruptcy-NO. 1i7S.

IN TIE MATTER or ANTOINE GIRAUD
Individuality, as a member of the firm Of
Blanchin Glraud, bankrupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Widows of Veterans of the War of 1912
to 1918.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
Auditor Office, ,
New Orleans, April 49, 1876. }
In order to enable this Office to carry out the
provisions Of the pension law, act No. 81 session
of 1876, persons claiming the benefits of this law
are notified to properly qualify and cause to he
sent to this Office on or before the twentieth of
May proximo, the prescribed certified copy of the
record of judgment or decree.
The SALE mortgage. hypethecatioa or transfer of
claims to such pension is prohbned by law, and
payments will be made to individual claimants
only or upon duly executed powers of attorney.
G. B. JOHNSON,
ap2n BOT ID Auditor.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

There are nearly 100 women preachers in
this country.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

A church sociable is not so sociable IS it
vr;mht ha
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans. No. 3S 554-NOtice is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other per-
sons herein interested to show cause within ten
days from the present notification, if any they
have or can, why the account presented by
i. T. Parker. putlic administrator, and admin
istratOr of this estate, should not be homolo-
gated and approved and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
NAYS 10 FRANK PACE. JR., Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05

Handkerchief festivals are fashionable at
Providence.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
succession Of John Il. Lepretre and Mrs

GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans, Nos. 3, 100 and 35 ,662.-NOtice is
hereby given to the creditors of TINS estate and
to all other persons he.en interested TO show
cause within tea days from the present nOtifica
ton, if any they have or can, why the account
presented by Mrs. Jules A'dige, admlnist atrix of
this est ate. should not be hOmologated and ap.
proved, and the funds distributed in accordance
Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
my5 ii IA FRANK PACE JR Clerk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-05
SgCOESSIOE NOTICES.

Succession of William Gay.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT For THE PARISH
- of Orleans No. 35697.-Whereas, EDWIN
Harris has petitioned the court for let
tiers of administration on the estate of the
late William Cav, deceased, intest ate. Notice
is hereby given to all whom it may concern to
snow cause within ten days why the prayer Of the
said petitioner should not be granted.
BY order of the Court.
apps 80 my5+ FRANK PACE JR Clerk
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1876-08-23
He Preferred Water

\ tramp, while on his travels, no
tieed q plscard in front Of bar-room
II bore the pleasing legend, Free
Lunch. and he went 10, walked IN
ostenta,iously up to plate, and com
menced operations with a sandwich,
then the bar-keeper walked up to the
cadaverous wrsieb and said
Men who eat here are expected 70
paw for a drink
Il know il, said the tramp.
We'll. then, why don't you con-
form With the rules ,"
"'Csase / 90 10 for health. and
don't drink till I'm through eating
The bar-keeper turned his back for
moment, and the tramp slipped
three sandwiches into his coat pocket
and devoured four. then he walked
up TO the bar. and 10 the dispenser OF
stimBlant huskiIy whispered:
Gimme a glass o. water, will ye y
What, water after four sand
wiehes ?1 beloved the bar-keeper,
sBgrily.
"Ye'sr, water, I've been drinking
o. il nigh onter forty years, and rs
jast tbe heaIthiesi stuff agoin'," re-
piled the tramp
And be hob5Ied out; bot il be bad
caught the foo, that few after him. be
wouldn't bsve been satisfied with the
booty" of bis visit