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OUR NEIGHBORS.

Mr.. George III. Brooks, of Hancock,
has invented and had patented con-
trivance for steam canal boats, by
by which the propeller is raised and
lowered as the boat is loaded or I'M
loaded.
During the past winter at Will
Transport, where there are generally
a number of boats built at that time,
there was only one boat built. The
number of boats now on the canal is
over 500, which is supply some-
what in excess Of the demand. This
fact accounts far the comparatively
small number of boats built last win
ter, and also explains, in some
measure, the low rate of freights
prevailing last year.
The product of the mines of the
Cumberland coal region for 1876 to
March Is, was 2l7, 1876 03 tons, a de-
crease of IL, 500 OF tons. The ship
ments of the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal show an increase over last
year of 357 02-the whole quantity
shipped last week, the business hav-
ing commenced. one week earlier
than last year. tts F 81
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Our new preacher has not yet put
In an appearance.
The Potomac has been running
slush ice for several days.
The passing away of the snow will
give us perfect deluge of mud here,
Farmers have been stopped in the
prosecution Of their spring work by
the snow.
We look for the commencement OF
bass fishing when the weather gets
warmer and the water now chilled by
the snow is somewhat tempered.
Mr.. Joseph Turner will move from
his present residence on the Pendle-
ton farm to the McGary farm about
a mile and a half from here. Mr..
Turner is one of our best farmers.
~ INGOMAR.
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Unhealthy,

That mild winters are unhealthy,
the past decidedly demonstrates
Although we have had an unusual
number of clear, bright days, and
comparatively bat little foggy wealth
er, diseases of the throat and lungs,
neuralgia and fevers, never were SO
prevalent. So far, during March, the
mortality list is unusually large. =
Pneumonia, particularly, during the
past three months, has been more
general and fatal than ever known
before.
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Republican, State Conven-
Z -sa $50 ton. tsa @Nt13

"A Convention o the Union Repub-
lican Party Of West Virginia VIA be
held at Clarksburg, w. Va, on
Thursday, May IL, 1876. for the pur-
pose Of appointing ten delegates to
the Union Republican National Con-
tion which is to assemble at Cincin-
natl on the 14th day of June, 1876,
and to nominate five Presidential
Electors. $50 m
The committee is Of opinion that
it will be impracticableto avoid hold
ing two Conventions, and that the
purposes Of this Convention are not
Of sufficient importance to Justify
calling for large county delegations,
and therefore suggests that each
county will send five delegates these
delegates to be appointed by the
County Executive Committee, or by
County Convent on, as such commit
tee may deem expedlent. 1t is pro.
posed to call another Convention du.
ring the summer, ut which the com
mittee hopes to meet all, without re-
gard tt past political differences, OF
previous party affiliations, who are
in favor Of making such changes In
our laws as time and experience have
shown necessary; who are in favor
of the continued prosecution and
punishment Of official corruption ,and
who are in favor of retrenchment and
economy in the administration OF
our State affairs.
BY order Of the State Republican
Executive Committee. W
JOHN w. MASON, Chm.
GRAFTON, w. VA, Feb. Is, rs.
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state Beard Of Equalization

The Wheeling papers give the pro-
ceedings of this Board in full. They
are overhauling the recent ASSESS
ment of realty and equalizing it
throughout the State by countless
From last evenings papers it seems
there is some hitch in the Board
about the reduced valuation in Ber-
kelley county. At this writing we
do not fairly understand it, but will
endeavor to look up the question a
little hereafter.
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FOR KANSAS AND COLO.

The Atchison, Topeka and Sonta Fe
Railroad from Kansas City and Atchisop
on the Missouri river, via Topeka. the
Capital Of Kansas, and the beautiful Ar
kansas Valley to the Rocky Mountains
The shortest routet to Pueblo the Grand
Canon, Colorado Springs, Manitou,
Pixies Peak, and all places Of note 10 the
mountain regions. The fdUorite route
to Denver and all points in Northern
Colorado. The best route to Southern
Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona
The only direct route to the famous San /,
Juan mines. The track and equipment
is uncqualed, trains run through from
the Missouririver to the Rocky Noun
tains, making connections in Union de-
pots and avoiding delays and transfers
For full descriptive circulars, maps
time tables, ets., address T. J LANDER
SON, Gent Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kan
sas.
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VanclevesviIIe Items.

The wheat in this section presents
a good appearance.
The roads are getting in asoft and
sloppy condition.
Butter rs cents per pound, and
eggs IA cents per dozen at this point.
Politics is not much discussed here
as yet. Showers seems to be the fa-
vorite candidate for the sheriffalty
among the Democrats.
Mr.. d. A. Hill, cur enterprising
merchant, seems to be doing a fair
business, but like everybody else he
complains of 'shard times.
PEDAGOGUE.
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Laughter.

An English writer declares laugh
ter to be an absurd and uncomforta-
BILE habit. He would have nothing
more hearty than smile. His opin-
ion of the origin of laughter is that
it resulted from the practice of tick
ling babies, which practice hasmade
it a confirmed habit on the part of
the human race. That man has got
the dyspepsia.
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Death answears-Now
o God. NAV / be ready

o God, may | be ready ssta
When thy messenger shall come,
Though the iron still be shapcless,
Though the pillow be in the loan
Whatsoever my earthly losses, p
May my triumphs and my crosses
Bring me nearer, Lord, toThse.
Thou can'st make the awful summons
Angels whisper to mine ear; =
Chilling blood and breaking heartstring
Thrills Of joy, If Thou art near
Waiting, working, praying, hoping,
While the shadows crcepapace,
Clinging TO Thee resting ON Thes, q
Death is but Thy browning grace.
In. Y. Observer. ~ q
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THE FEMALE COLLE(i =

Under direction Of Rev. J. p. HYDE
A. NJ. located In Martinsbufg, wilEs
be ready for the reception Of Pupils
on the First Monday, l6th| Of Sep
TENDER.
The President will be assisted by
g full corps Of experienced Teachers
The instrumental and Vocal Music.
Departments offer superior advant-
ages, first-class Instruments and COM
petent Teachers. go mss M
The College will be supplied with
the necessary Chemical and Philoso-.
phical Apparatus for illustrating the
various subjects.
Aug. 17--d&wtf
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Baltimore Markets :
BALTIMORE, March

A<<fA i-AOAAA1f &'ANAAn
-FOUR Howard st. and Western
Super $4.00a4.50 EXTRAS 0Oa5. SIS, Fa-
mily S5.50a6. rs, western super SO. 5Oa
4 90; Western Extra, $4. 25a4. rs; Wes-
tern Family, .50a6.5O; City Mills
Super So 62a450 ; City Mill Low and
Mid. Elk. IS 00a6 %; City Mills Rio
brands Extra Sc 75a7 90; Spring
Wheat flour patent 81 25aS Is; Spring
Wheat high grade SIS 75a6 rs; Patap-
SEQ Family So 75---;; Patapsco Extra
SO 25a---; Cape Henry Family SIS rs
a.; Chesapeake Extra SIS 0Oa--
Trenton Star Family S875a-; Mas
coutah Family $8 75a---.
B SEEDs.--Clover we now quote firm
at 17(91St,cts per b for fair to prime
with the demand fairly active within
this range. Flax is duh at 81 5000 80
per bushel.
WHEAT-Southern Red 81 aOa1 40,
Southern Amber, 81 GOAL so; White
81 55a1 60; Pennsylvania red 81 Ala
/ AZ; Western red ST 42a1 As.
CoRN-SouthernWhite, new 57a59
yellow, new 57a59 western mixed
new, -61a62t; steamer 56 cents.
OATS. - Western mixed 43a45
Western White, 46a49 Southern
inferior 42a45; Southern good I'd
prime, 4Sa50 cents.
RYE. Prime Souther rs c..,ts
western so cents,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-25

An old physician, retired from -.
ticc' having had placed In bis he - 49,
an East India Missionary the 49, AS ~
ola simple Vegetable Remed :, l -. .ha
speedy and pertinent G go .o' m ING
sumptson, Bronchitis, G NJ y Ioh-
and all Throat and 4 ,ns, a.,; ns.n Una
2 rosi.lv aaa hsaT Jas Care for Nervous.
pcoInty aua ~ Nervous Complaints
ai1el nayine Y .oroughly tested it's won
uer'u' cu,a' we powers in thousands Of
cases, iee IS Il his duty to make known
% MS suffering fellows Actuated by
TINS motive, q conscientious desire
z, relieve human suffering, be will sene
Tree Of charge) to all who desire II thu.
recipe, with full directions for prepar--
ing and auecesfully using. Sent by re-.
turn mail by addressing with stamp
name this paper.
DIR. VIC. STEVENS,
Munroe Block, Syracuse, N. VI.
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The popular and reliable firm of
Gettinger & Hoke have just received
another large addition TO their stock
of MEMS and BOYS WINTER BOOTS.
Dealing exclusively in these goods for
many years, and having arrangements
with some of the best Factories in the
country, it is fair to infer that they are
enabled to do certainly as well both in
variety and prices as any house in the
country.
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POLITICAL
3. +
FOR THE SHERIFTALTY.

TO The Voters Of Berkeley County:
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS.
II hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the ofiic, of Sheriff of Ber-
kelley county, and solicit your friend
ly aid for the position. Ii elected, /
promise to discharge the duties Of
the Office faithfully and imrartially.
Very respectfully,
WM. SPEROW.
February 20, WITT.
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Good sale.

Our GAINESVILLE correspondent
notes the sale of Mr.. Vim. +. Cum
ningham's farm at ..Bedington fer
$500 per acre. This is considered
a good sale. and shows the fact that
real estate is still holding it's own in
value.
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Idiotic.

There is an idiotic weather proverb
that says, ''March comes in like a
lion and goes out like lamb, but
this month is lynn all the time prom
ising one kind of weather and giving
another constantly from hour to
hour.
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ance.

The Greeabrier Independent says
that Mrs. Eugenia Gatewood, Of
Bath county, Virginia, has a Gen.
tennial watch, carried by her grand
father, Major Massie, in the battle
of Brandywine. A British ball
struck the watch in his pocket, the
ident being plainly observable yet
and it was thus the means of saving
his life.
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SPRING CALICOES.
Just received large lot of Spring
calicoes-cheap at
ID. M. SHAFFER 81 Bros.

We notice that our neishbors Messr..
Gettinger & Hoke, are just opening a
large and pretty assortment of LADIES
FURs. From their long experience in
these goods, we doubtuo they are able to
give good choice in variety and at as
moderate prices as they can be bought
in any of the large cities. They deal in
no other than perfect goods and warrant
them to be such.
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a Problem.

A correspondent desires some one
to inform him through the columns
of the INDEPENDENT, how many
revolutions must wheel feet 8
inches in diameter make in mile.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-25

If you pass through the hen roost
with careful eye, just now, you will
notice a sadness creeping over the
countenance of the old hens. 1t is
not simply the knowledge that they
must die, but the thought that they
must be sold for spring chickens.
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BY IIoN. FELIX r. nRuNor.

| am hammering at the anvil,
am holding at the pillow,
Q Death hear your summons,
But cannot heed it now
Know YOU not that stocks are rising (?
See YOU not I'm pushing on
Buying, building, schemins thriving,
Half my life-work not set done.
Day by day the spikes are iaven,
Day by day the rails 60 /, ,wn;
When the work and werry's ended.
Mine the riches and renown;
Then = but waiting for the grasping--
Civic honors loom before;
| must win them. when | wear thcm
Death, III drop the laboring oar.
No I! | cannot heed your summons !:
See yon not I've work to do !?
When my threescore years are over,
Then, o Death, I'll think Of you;
Then, I'll listen to your calling,
Rid my soul OF every load.
Girl me ready for the journey,
Trim my lamps, and mark the road.
Lightly, then III reach the river, ",
Stoutly breast the rolling tide III
Oh! give time to face the Judgment,
Waiting on the other side ? Ill
Whcn--ah how yeur bony fingers
Strain my hesrtstrings chill my brow
DEATH I! o grasp me not so tightly
Wait until- y. -
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The Hedgesville Band organization
adopted resolutions of thanks to the
INDEPENDENT Printing Co. All
right, boys, we fully appreciate your
good wishes.
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, Save your money by buying your
carpets of Emmert & Fiery. They
have just received large stock
which they will be able to sell twenty
per cent. cheaper than ever. Do not
fail to call and see them at their new
room, Opposite VIM. Dorsey's drug
store.
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Investigating.

We are informed that Gen. Clark
is in town, sent here by the author
tiles at Washington, for the purpose
of Investigating the loyalty Of claim
ants and the character of claims filed
by citizens of this county for pay
ment.
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hank statement.

Elsewhere win be found the state
ment of the Peoples National Bank
at the close of business on the 10th
inst. 1t is very creditable and speaks
well for the managers of the Bank.
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3'H-3'|7-7I|.a.I.II. 81 f.
MARRIED.

AT the q. B. Church, in Martins
burg, w. No., ON Wednesday even
ing March 18th, 1876, by the Rev. p.
I'll. Thomas. assisted by Rev. A. M !.
Eyerss MIR. ADAM Roth and Miss
MANzELLA A. B. THOMAS, both of
Martinsburg.
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The Fish Market.

In the Alexandria Va fish report,
fresh shad are quoted as selling at
S23 a hundred herring at SO cents
per hundred and bunch fish at 20 cts
per bunch.
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MOLASES.

Several hogsheads of molasses, fine
quality --cheap-at M M
ID. M. SHAFFER 81 Bros.
24,daw
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Answer w anted.

The State Board of Equalization
has written to our county authori-
ties asking an explanation of the i'm
mense reduction in the re-yaluation
of 1875.
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Query,

Does parting the hair in the mid
die assist a young man when he at
tempts to balance all' in a dance Z
Answers received only from the Ia
dies.
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If you want cheap goods call at
Emmert & Fiery's new room. Best
ealicoes at cents, and all other
goods in accordance.
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The South Carolina Senate have
found Judge Moses guilty Of high
crimes and misdemeanors, and have
ordered the impeachment of Judge
Butts, of the Charleston district.
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MUSLIN

Several bolts Of brown and bleached
muslin-at Centennial prices-Just
received at
ID. NJ. SHAFEER Il Bros.
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MEDICINES,
FANCY ARTICLES.
AND NOTIONS

at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities hsf4
Is prepared to dispense Prescriptions ac-
cording to the latest and strictest rules Of
Pharmacy to his customers ard all who.
may favor him with their support and con-
fdence, at as low prices as any drug stors.
in 10y city. Sos f
A full supply Of the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
~ For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 20. lH7b-lvda
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EVERY FARMER

N Berkeley county is requested to see our
Country Hammered PI0ws
Iron before purchasing. We only ask
you to see them, and We are sure OF sell-
ing. H. A. RIDDLE,
King Street Hall
March q. 197b--wtf
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A full and complete line of Gum
and ARGUE over shoes, at lower prices
than evea known, at the BOOT and SHOE
Emporium of GETTINGER g. HoKE.
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Ladies Kid Gauntlets, black and
colored, direct from the manufac-
urers, at very low prices for cash at
eplS,w If. DEATRICK'S.
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A nice and serviccable Calf Boot
and try pair, at te
feb26 DEATRICK'S.
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Dan Voorhees, is in Washington
working up Hendricks claim to the
Democratic nomination for the Pres
idency.
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Three hundred thousand dollars
in silver has been received at New
Orleans for circulation.
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LADIES KIDS.

A fine assortment of Ladies Kid
Gloves-every pair warranted-price
$1.00--at
ID. M. SHAFFER 81 Bros.
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A large and convenient DWELL
ING HOUSE, located on West Race
street, No. 80; also vacant lotand good
stable adjoining, Possession lst 81
April. For terms. &C.. apply to
m l4,lw3dl GEO. w. HAWK
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!. DIED.

On the 18th inst. ,OPHELIA ,daugh-
ter of A. j. and Julia A. Leblanc,
aged IL years, 3 months and Is days.
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Sewing Machines Repaire

ssA~S hStkSWkIt
Sewing Machines, of any make .Ies--
paired IN first class manner, on short
notice. All work warrented.
j w SCHEELKY,
NOV lV--dawtf Martin street.
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Sewed army Brogans for sale cheap,
at FL. N. DEATRICK'S.
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GTORE ROOM FOR REM.
~
The store room on East Martin stree
opposite INDEPENDENT Printing Office
Will be rented cheap. Apply to
LOUIS DIEfIfi.
March "a, 2d1w
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kTNTETMM and Morphine habit absolutely ana
~ NWN speedily cured Painless no pubic
NI NWNEVH Send stamp for particulars Dr. Carl
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LAWMAKERS, DRUGGIST.
No. IL NORTH QUEEN, ST..

having lat grest cost and expense) fitted
up first~class Drug Store, Is nov 'furp-
shing
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-26
MACKINAw.
Trouble on the Island-Depreciatsd Corn
Juice.
Correspondence Northern Tribune,
N1CurDAxr IT. aov

Correspondence Northern Tribune,
MACKINAw, Feb. 23d, 1876.
There is trouble in Mackinaw. Our
people are not as unanimous as they
were heretofore; we were almost as one
man, without regard to color, sex, or
previous condition of servituae. We
were all thirsty, and in1ustriously did
our share toward supporting the Gov
ernment, by consuming its fassrits ar
ticle for producing revenue nome but
the straight was patronized though, no
crooked, conchoidal, cordiform or cue
vilinear corn juice was inbibed, and we
deserved we'll of our country.
But things are changed; some of us
are still thirsty, but the Cool Templars
have captured half Of our people-it is
not exactly the thing now to take nip
bitters are abandoned, and awhat'l YOU
take? ?" is no longer heard in the land.
At first the disease was not serious, but
it grew worse gradually; the contagion
spread, and the majority of our families
now have it. 1t is hard lines on our
publicans; they are wishing for spring,
with visitors to the Park, and dilapidat-
ed voyagcrs who have been sea sick.
They had great hopes from the soldiers !;
pay day was anxiously waited for. but ali
signs fail in a dry time. and the Templars
scooped the boys in out oi the wet.
The ice harvest gave some hopes. 1t
was thought ''stifenar" would be need
ed to keep the blood i'm circulation out
in the cold, but the ice is almost housed,
and the thirst is not remarkable. All
the good-looking girls are being elected
to Office in the lodge, and a fellow has no
show at all if he is suspected of taking a
quiet smile.
When q man goes over to the Point
to see man, or to Cheboygan to the
races, or to mill with his wheat, Con
know we had avrack last fali) he is ex-
amined closely OH his return, the wife Of
his bosom kisses him as if il were still
the honeymoon but pity the sorrows
of poor young man if the aroma of
maize juice is found upon him.
What is to be the end of this l can't
see. Our best hold now is firm trust
in soda water time. The MN who will
start soda fountain early, and dispense
a properly medicated syrup, will have Il
sure thing of it i'm Mackinaw. I throw
out this hint for the benefit Of tie pub
lie. Competition is the life Of trade.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1876-02-26
That BaIky Horse.

Baines, n noted horse dealer, says.
next to woman n horse is the hand
soonest creature of Gods CREATION, and
that like a~wOman when she will.she Will.
you. may depend ont; when she won't. she
won't, ami tn IT'S the end on't.'" The last
section of this was verified by Lynn Bros
horse yesterday.
He had always been used to working
in breast harness, but they We're going
TO draw ice, so they changed the harness,
putting on collar and harness with
ham.s. He worked very we'll for several
loads, but at last the collar began to hurt
his feelings, and he made up his mind he
was going to quit work-he struck-he
balked-wOul Init 60 step. They tried
coaxing, whipping and, we are sorry TO
Say. considerable swearing, but nothing
would move him. Marshal Riley came
and thretened to arrest him for obstructine
the street, but he had no fear of the law;
he had made up his mind thlt he would
not draw in that harness and he wouldn't
The Sheriff came, thinking Il 'capias'
might move him, but not move; what
cared he for the majasty of the law. even
if represented by the sheriff. Eugene
came rushing down. He knew all about
balky horses. AS every body knows
Eugene has had great deal Of expert
ence i'm rural life, especially in the !" fruit
tree" line and knows considerable, but
his pointed thrusts at the horse, only
served to make him the more determined
not to draw. Every body was there Civ
ing advice and telling them what tO:lo to
make the horse go, all to no purpose.
That horse knew what he was about; he
had struck for change of harness and
he was going to have it or die. At last
they went after the breast harness and
made the change, whsn the horse went
right along and they had no moro trouble
with him.
Spencer, always having an eye to bus
iness, thought here was a chlnce for a
speculation. He thought that i'm their
disgust at the horse-balking, they would
sell him cheap.
"What will you take for that horse? p
he asked.
1.-TWO hundred dollars; not cent less,
was the reply.
He did not buy.