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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

BURNED.-On Thursday last, Miss
Sue Neblett, living on the south side
of the river, accidentally fell into the
fire, burning her head and shoulders
right severely. Her sister Miss Lau-
"a Neblett, in attempting to put out
the fire, had her hands and arms bad
" burned.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

The Cincinnati Commercial declares
that if President Grant removes Bris-
tow, and pardons all the whisky thieves
who have been convicted, and inter-
feres to prevent the conviction of any
more whisky thieves, there are editors
and other creatures who would play
on the old tune of Hail to the Chief"
and give the glory all to Grant forever
and ever.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

THE Tennessee Weekly Journal is
the title of 4 new republican paper
just started at Chattanooga, Tenn, ed
tied by G. A. GOWN, appears among
our exchanges. Iii large, neatly ar
ranged paper.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Fine Farm for Sale.

wish 20 sell my farm, lying in District
No. 5, in Montgomery county, In the bend
OF Red river, about Ole mile from the
Port Royal and Clarksviiie road, and con-
tains about ! IS acres-abou ut 100 acres clear
ed. the balance well tinbered. The Inn
provements are good.
TERMS :-One-sixth cash, balance on l, 2,
g. and years, with interest from date.
For full Information apply TO
X. J. GARDINER.
Feb. u. lS76-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Ma. HoP. JOHNSON, city editor of
the Memphis Appeal, spenta day or two
in our city this week. The Appeal is
an excellent paper in every particular.
The local department is always kept
fresh aud spicy by Hops prolific pen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

OUR farmers will do we'll to plant
early this season for, judging from the
amount of rain that has fallen this
winter, they may apprehend scarcity
of it when most needed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

B. +. COULTER & Bro. make a
change in their advertisement this
week. They are offering carpets at re-
duced rates, and have special bargains
for the spring trade. Read it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

AN Italian marble monument, bear
ing life-like medallion portrait, has
been placed over the Grave of Hon.
Clement l.. Vallandingham, in Wood
land Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Wall street dialogue reported in the
New York Tribune Il see Bristow
is about to remove Grant" "Bristow
remove the president That can't
be-" Yes. Going to be president
himself, / guess"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

EDWIN BooTu, the most distinguish
ed of living actors, will perform Shaks-
peare's Hamlet, in Bowling Green, KY,
on the Sd Of next month, supported by
a irst-class dramatic company.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

FREEMAN, CLARK & Co, have a
woodward at the river just above the
wharf, where they will sell good wood
at 81. p per cord, or will deliver it for
1915.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

The Nashville American comes to
US printed upon new material, aud pre-
SCENTS an attractive appearance. 1t is an
able paper and presents evidences of
constantly increasing prosperity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

WE call the attention of the reader
to the advertisement of d. W. Scott
& Co., of New Providence. They are
reliable. business gentlemen, and de-
serve liberal patronage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
PRICE OF DIAMOND COAL.

Car load delivered, 18c per bushel.
Wagon load delivered Gin Corpora
tion) zoe. per bushcl.
Wagon load, on side track, 18c.
Car load, on side track, 16c.
We intend to keep full stock of
the very best Coal on hand, and will
be lad to fill all CASH orders at the
above figures. The profits on coal
will not justify us in doing credit
business, and if we favor party, the
bill is due aghen presented. Soliciting
orders. we are
Very Respectfully,
E. S. BRINGHURsT & Co.
Oct. 8, 1S75-6m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Jno. T. Alexander, the great Illinois
farmer, has l 200 head of cattle on his
farm near Alexander, in fine condition,
kept so thus far during the winter
grazing On his blue grass pasture, with
out any feed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

We have just received some of the
prettiest visiting cards we have ever
seen. Send in your orders. Only 81,
per pack.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

THE Cuberland Presbyterians and
Methodists are conducting a protracted
meeting in Hopkinsville. United eff
fort always results in good to those en-
gagged and othose for whom they work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

PRAYERMEETING will be held at the
residence of E. M. Clark, near Green
wood Avenue, next Tuesday night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN, the dis
tinguished American actress, died at
the Parker House, Boston. on the 18th
inst. She was born in Boston July
%, 1916.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

w. d. Moss has opened wagon
shop on Commerce street, next door to
Henry Stratford's blacksmith shop.
He is an honest faithful workman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

SPRING TINE COMING.

We are just in receipt Of large and
beautiful stock of
window Shades,
together with Patent fixtures, Roll
ers. brackets, and hangings generally.
Also beautiful stock of Picture
frames. Moulding of various sizes
for making frames, cords and tassels,
including large WIRE Cord for Por-
traits and Mirrors.
Our new stock of
Wall Paper
will be on in few days, including all
the late and beautiful Spring Styles
for 1876.
Please call and examine our stock
and we promise to give entire salts
faction.
JNo. f. CoUTs & Son.
Jan. g, 1876-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

ACCORDING TO late estimates, the
hotels and boarding houses of Phila-
delphia offer accommodations to $4,000
visitors to the Centennial.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

WE are sorry to learn that Mr.. As
kew, one of the students at Stewart
College, fell from tree last Sunday
and broke one of his arms.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Mr.. THos. L. ADAMS, of Beverly,
Christian county, KY, was in the city
Thursday and deposited g with us for
the CHRONICLE. And still they come.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

THE ladies should call at Mrs.
ROsenfeld's aud examine those beau
tiful cashmere peck ties and other nov
elites for sale there.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

THE Knights of Honor will meet at
their hall the second and fourth Thurs
day nights in each month.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
BATES OF ADVERTISING.
NO. SQUARES. fMO aHo sMo sMO l2Ho

Announcement OF marriages and deaths
free-tributes Of respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

PREACHING, by able divines, in near
ly all the churches in the city to-mor-
row. All should attend aud endeavor
to be profted thereby.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
DIED.

In this city, on the 2lst, inst, HENRY. in
FAINT son of Henry and A. u. Frech, of this
city-aged months.
''The home has lost its brightest gem
The jewel was too pure;
Now, angels claim the diadem,
The Savior did procure"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

A PROPER discrimination in pay, be-
tween good, bad and Indifferent labor
ers, will elevate the standard of labor
as we'll as of reliability.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

RECoLLEcT that the Blind Orator,
Rev. w. III. Milburn, will lecture in
this city on the 9th and 9TH of March.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

WORKING on shares is the surest
way of shearing the soil from our fields
and Fastening general dilapidation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
srILLINERY GOODS. &c.
TO THE LADIES |

New feature for the Ladies' who live In
the Interior cities and Towns OF Kentucky
and adjoining states, commencing the -
az March. 1870. q. q. Porter, of tie well
known Paris Millinery House, DO. ~, ath
street. Louisville, KY, or better known az
Porter's Temple of Fashion, Will receive
orders for Dress Hats and BonnetH, bridal
Vails- Wreaths. Mourning Bonnets ana
Walls. and will sen1, G. o. u, on appro val !
The Express Agent will allow disposition,
and. III the goods don't ple@e' inc "kent
will return theni at once. ....m...u...
Respectfully. 4. u E.
NJ H-Send Tor a circular. iieoie-"t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
MARRIED.

AT the Southern Hotel, in this city, on
the 25th inst, by Rev. K. X. Brown, Mr.. w.
p. BENNETT and Miss SARAH SHOWN, of
Ohio county, KY.
In this county, on the oath inst, by Elder
w. A. Broadhurst, MIR. JOHN A. hollow
and Miss SALLIE BOURNE, all of this
county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Miss BETTE LEWIS, of Guthrie,
KY, formerly pupil of the Academy,
is in the city visiting her friends.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Lard Oil, Lubricating and
Machine Oils, at greatly re.
duced prices.
OWEN & MOORE.
Experience.

The best way to advertise is, to sell
good Clothing very cheap, for cash,
like PITMAN & LEWIS.
Feb. 10, 1976-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
MARD1 GRAs next Tuesday night

The father of Hon. Carl Schurz
diedin Illinois last week, aged so years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

ELDER C. NJ. DAY will be in the
city tomorrow, and will probably Oc-
cupy the pulpit at the Christian church.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Administrators NotIce.

Having qualified as Administrator of
DIR. w. b. Williams, deed, give notice for
all the creditors OF his estate 10 present
their claims required by law and notify
those Indebted that they will be expected
10 pay up forthwith.
Feb. l2-4w. II. c. MERRITT. Admir-.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

DIR. JOHN A GHoLsTON, of Stanton,
Tenn, is visiting his relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

MARRIED, on the 24th inst, by Elder
w. A. Broadaurst, JOHN A. RoLLow,
Esq, and Miss SALLIE BOURNE, all Of
this county.
We know of no man more deserving
a devoted wife than our friend, John.
We, in common with host of friends,
wish them long life of uninterrupted
happiness and prosperity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
AT COST!
At COST!

Having decided to go out of the CAR
PET trade, we will offer you our entire
stock of Carpets, BRUSSELS, VELVET and
OIL RUGS (Which is large and well select
ED, at cost until April 1, 1876, and then
we will sell from day to day, at auction,
until we have closed them out. Ladies,
now is your time, as Spring is nearly here,
and you invariably want new carpets when
you have your Spring cleanings.
AS we have an over stock of Wooden
Dress Goods and Heavy Flannels, we will
sell you them in the same way.
Respectfully,
Harrison, Son&Co.
Franklin Hall Building, No. Franklin and Second SITS
20,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

We are glad to see Mr.. John Par
IRISH out again after his severe spell of
sickness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

Hon. JouN YOU'VE Brown has de-
clined reelection to Congress, from
the Second District, in Kentucky.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Feb'y 10, 79-1-m.

SEED OATS at 7. P. Burke's.
Early Rose Potatoes.
Russell Potatoes.
Tobacco Hhds., 81 35-both heads
Milburn Wagons.
Excelsior Reapers and Mowers.
Flows, Plows, Flows.
Bran, Hay, Corn.
City Mills Flour.
Spring Wagons, Corn Shelters.
PRICES Low Down.
Jan. %. 1S76-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26


MARRIED. on the 22d inst, at the
Baptist Church, in New Providence,
by Rev. A. ID. Sears, Mr.. 7. T. COL
Inns, of Christian county, and Miss
ELLA BLAKENEY, of this county. The
bridal party and invited friends then
adjourned to Mr.. j. w. Howell'sres-
idence where feast of good things
had been prepared for them. Enjoy
ment and good cheer ruled the hour,
to the delight of all present.
On Wednesday morning, 23d, this
party proceeded to the residence Of
Mr.. VIM. Donaldson, in this county,
where DIR. Sears was again called upon
to perform the matrimonial ceremony
between Mr.. f. /. FRASER, of Stewart
county, and Miss ANNA DONALDSON.
Both bridal parties then took up their
line of march to Mr.. Alex. Collins,
a brother to the first named BRIDE
groom, in Lafayette, KY, where a
grand reception awaited them all. At
the close of these happy events we
suppose their cup of earthly bliss was
we'll nigh full-may their future always
be as bright and happy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

THE Rev. w. Ell. Milburn, the blind
orator, will lecture here Monday and
Tuesday nights, March 6 and Z.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

l25 hhds. as follows:
Hhds. wet and hard priced Tugs, "a 10,
10, 20, 20, 20, 4 90, i 90, 90, 4 10.
So Hhds. Common Lugs, SIS 20, 5 %, 5 80,
so, 90, 5 90; IA hhds. at 5 %, 26. 50.
4 e5, co, 90, 10, 10, 80, 95, 80, IS,
4 GO, 4 20. 5 90.
10 Hhds. Good to Fine Lugs, 9 90, 6 20
6 10, q. s 90, 10, G 80, 50, 6 95, 40, 80
Is Hhds, Low and wet Leaf, 40. 40,
8 30, go, 80, so, 8 20, 7 50, Z 80, 90, 7 90,
7 80, %, so, s 80, so, 20, 8 so, 6 so, s 90,
7 40, 75, so, s %, 90.
30 Hhds. Medium Leaf, IL 90, II 90, 10 so
10 70, 10 90, II %, 10 D, 10 20. 10 90. 10 %,
8 IS. 9 50, 10 90. II GO, 10 %, 80, 10 so, 10,
II .. 9 90, 10 %, 10 60, 10 90, 10 10, 10 70,
10 %, 10 21 IL %, II 90, IL co.
II Hhds. Good Leaf. IL IS, IL rs. IL IS
II IS. II so, IL rs, IL 50, II Is, II %, II IS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

WHEELER & WILsoN.-We have a
new Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine, which has never been used, to
dispose of upon reasonable terms. 1t
is No. 2, half case, bronzed arms,
polished case, with all the late i'm
provements, including patent tucker,
ruffler, corder and Hyde's patent oil
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

An immense stock of Win
dow Glass, at prices greatly
reduced, for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
Aug. z. lS75-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
EIephnnt Warehouse.

TURNKEY, ELY & Co., of the Elephant
Warehouse, sold since last report, l12 Hhds.
as follows:
HID Fine Leafat sI4 90.
l0Hhds Good Leaf Il IS, IL So Il so, Il %
u 25, II Is, IL Is, II 90, IL 90, IL 90.
81 Hhds Medium Leaf, IL rs, IL 70. IL 10
IL co. IL So IL SO, ii 25 IL o. IL SO, IL So ii so
IL So II So ii so, IL 90, 10 So 10 So 10 75 10 %
10 co. 10 co. 10 co. 10 So 10 70, 10 co. 10 Is. 10 70
10 70, 10 10, 10 rs, 10 %, 10 25.
10 Hhds Common and Low Leaf, rs, 8 10
s 80, 80, 8 30, 7 so, z 90, 70, 2 9O,7 20.
10 Hhds Good Lugs, s go, 6 10. s 40, 8 40 60
6 60, rs, 8 60, 6 20. 6 10.
81 Hhds Common and Medium Lugs, 25
5 90, 95, 5 10, 5 So D 90, 50, 90, 10, 5 Is
so, 10, 4 80, 4 10, IS, 4 10, 40, 4 40, 4 50
4 SO, 4 rs, 4 30. 80, 4 90. rs, 4 40, so, gu
4 co.. 4 10. 4 So.
9Hhds Factory Lugs and Primmigs, 8 90
8 95, 2 So, 2 80, 80, 3 80, 8 80, 3 go, 3 IS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Grange Warehouse.

HERNDoN & SMITH, of Trice's Landing
Grange Warehouse, sold at the Exchange
in this city, for the week ending February
9th, $50 Hhds. as follows:
so Hhds. Good TO Medium Leaf, from
$40 90 to Ii 90.
40 Hhds. Low Leaf from so to 10 90.
40 Hhds. Lugs, from A % to Sd.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

x5t 900 Fer ee Day Xyd a. no e. r TsE%s
Wv w wy q Co., Portland, Maine.
Ian. %, l875-ly
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26

SMITH & KENNEDY, of the Cumberland
Warehouse, sold for the week ending
Feb. "a, 81 Hhds. as follows:
HID. Fine Leaf, Sl4 SO.
10 Hhds. Good Leaf, II so, u 90, II 50.
IL %, 10 IS, 10 70, 10 IS 10 80, 10 so, 10 so,
10 so, 10 %, 10 %, 10 co. 10 90.
Hhds. Low Leaf, 9 rs, 9 %, 90, 8 so,
8 90.
20 Hhds. Lugs. so, 6 95, so, so, 40,
8 90, 20. 20. 5 20, 5 60, 5 50, so, 5 so, so,
So s 40 49, 8 e. Co. 5 60. 90, 60 70
25, 4 80, 10, 4 10, 10, 50,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-26
Gracey Warehouse.

HARRISON & SHELBY, of the Gracey
Warehouse, sold for week ending Feb. oath,
l25 hhds. as follows:
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-21
An iowa HaH-Pounder
Dubuque News.

We record Il little freak of nature
in this county, which bids fair to
rival all competitors in the dwarf
line. On Wednesday, December
cath, Mrs. S. M. Dicken, living few
miles east of Waverly, gave birth to
Il girl baby that weighed about half
Il pound. 1t was thought at first that
it would not live, but on Monday
last it was alive and well, and kick
ing the beam with its clothes on at
less than pound. The child is per
feet in all it's attributes, and its head
is covered with beautiful black ha,r.
Its habits are excellent; it nurses
well; enjoys its nap; cries splendidly,
and there is general anxiety, not
only by its parents, but the whole
neighborhood, that its life be spared
Its wrists are not as large in cir
cumference as the smallest finger
on the hand of its nurse, and its legs
are no larger round than the index
finger. The father of the child is a
man that weighs ut least IT'S pounds
and the mother is good sized wo-
man. Their previous child weighed
fourteen pounds at birth. Truly, this
is strange freak of nature, and it Is
hoped the life Of the little stranger
will be spared to excite the wonder
of the world, as it is undoubtedly
the smallest specimen of humanity
yet born, that has lived. Its parents
are farmers.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-21
Unsh piping n Dogs Rudder.

A veteran tar, who served under
Lord Vincent many years in the ca
pacity of boa,swain, on getting past
exertion was appointed by the latter,
in grateful memory of his former
conducts a kind of sub gardener, at his
marine villa. Jack had not long
been in possession of his new post
when he perceived every morning, on
walk over the gardens, that several
Of the beds were paved about and
the borders destroyed, indicating by
their marks the stealthy visits of some
canine wanderer.
Jack Immediately communicated
the news to his lordship, who con-
Cured with him in his opionion as
to its cause, and advised him 10 go
to the garden few hours earlier in
the morning, and give the intruder a
warm welcome. Jack accordingly
did so, hiding himself in shfubbery,
he soon espied long, lean dog, be
tween a pointer and mastiff, spring
upon the garden wall, and jumping
into the grounds, began running
about and exploring, with Il degree
of activity and keenness, the depth
of a strawberry bed.
Jack watched his opportunity, and
at the moment the dog had buried
his head out of sight in the earth, the
tar stole behind hlm with a spade,
and at blow, struck off the end of
his tail; the dog sprang over the ger
den wall again, yelping. Some time
after, when his lordship came into
the garden, Jack accosted him:
"All right, yer honor, we were
boarded by a dog, sure enough, of a
long, sharp, sailing build, rather
white about the bows and dark in the
midships."
"And what did you do with him,
Jack?"
81 prevented his finding his way
here any more"
"You did not kill HIM, Jack?"
80, no, please your honor, laid
by upon the 10 )kout there in the
shrubbery, and when l seed him
dowse his bows in the strawberry
bed, dropped softly astern, and
with this here tool, ""shipped has
rudder, you see-that's ALL"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-21
A Dogmatic Definition of the Tele.
graph

"Sam," said a darkey to his ebony
brother, show am it dat dis yer tele
graf carries de news troo dem
wirrs?"
"Well, Caesar, now s'pose dat am 4
dog free miles long"
"Nehber was sich big dog; don't
b'lieb dat"
"You Jess wait mint; Use only
illustratin', You stupid nigger. Now
dis yer dog, you see, jess puts his
front feets on the Hoboken sho', and
he puts his behind feet on de New
York sho'."
"Yesser."
"Now, s'pose you walk on dis vel
dogs tail in New York"
"Yesser."
"He'll bark, won't hep"
"Yesser"
"Well, where will dat dog BARK
"In Hoboken, 1 calc'late."
"Dat am jest it. You walk on d,
dogs tai! in New York, ad' he barl
in Hoboken; an dat's de way de tele
CRAP works.
"Yesser; desso-desso! You's righ
by golley."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1876-01-21
Why He Wanted 20 Buy The Tiger.
Danbury News.


Those who attended the sale OF ami
mails from Barnum's Hippodrome in
Bridgeport, the ether day, report the
following occurrence: A tiger was
being offered. The bid ran up to
$4,000. This was ,aade by a man
who was stranger, and to him it
was Knocked down. Barnum, who
had been eyeing the stranger uneasily
during the bidding, now went up to
him aud said:
"Pardon me for asking the ques,
ton, but will you tell me where yon
are trom:'
"Down South a Bit" responded
the man.
care you connected with any
show?'
"No."
"And are you buying the animal
for yourself?"
"Yes."
Barnum shifted about uneasily for
a moment, looked alternately at the
man and the tiger, and evidently try
ing his best to reconcile the two to-
gether.
"Now young man," he finally
said, "you need not take the animal
unless you want to, for there are
those who will take it off your
hands"
81 don't want to SELL" was the
quiet reply.
"What on earth are you going to
do with such an ugly beast ii you
have no show of youl own, and are
not buying tor some one who is a
showman?"
"Well, I'll tell you," said the pur-
chaser. "My wife died about three
weeks ago. We had lived together
for ten years, and-and | miss her."
He paused to wipe his eyes and steady
his voice and then added: so Eve
bought this tiger
II understand you," sad the great
Snowman III a husky voice.