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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-07-27
FAYETTEVILLE
HIGH sgEtll FOR BOYS.
THE fall session Of Fayetteville High
Il School for Boys" will begin
Monday. August 7tb, 1876.

AAON~ 'ND1 ]O'NJ
and continue five months at the following
rates of tuition per month:
Preparatory Department, 81, so per scholar.
intermediate Department 2, so per scholar
High School Department, $50 per scholar.
Incidental Fee LOO.
The preparatory department will be sep
arate from the others, and under the man
agement Of an experienced teacher, all of
whose time will be given to it. This de-
partment will offer much greater advansa-
ges than heretofore.
The other departments viii be under my
own control, and the minds and hearts Of
the boys in these department will not be
neglected. l have reduced the rates Of
tuition so that those who work for living
may be able to educate their children.
Board, $1,000 per month.
junel5 r. B. FISHER, Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
9kfanorla 6a55etttte
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY r.

The POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT DE Go.
LUMBIA.-A correspondent of the Washington
Chronicle, says
In the year 1900, the aggregate population
OF Washington county, including the cities ui
Washington and Georgetown, was 8, Al, while
OF Alexandria county it was 5949, thus giving
tota! population to the District Of Columbia,
at that time. of IA 093. The population Of the
District, according to the first general census,
taken 10 1890, is not given.
The whites in Washington county IN 1900
numbered 5,672, The tree eolorad 4tO. and the
slaves 2,O72, while in Alexandria county, tnel
IL the District OF Columbia, but now 10 Vlr-
GINA, the whites numbered 4,394, the tree
col0red 3S3, aud the slaves !, IT, In other
words, the District of Columbia as it existed 10
1900, contained 10000 whites, 1S5 free coored,
aud :, 244 slaves
The population of Washington county in
1900, including the cities OF Washington aud
Georgetown, being s., IA, and that OF Wash
iuatou city being 3,2lO, we find that the popu-
lation of Georgetown, together with that OIL the
suburban Maryland portion of the District, Was
1924. The populanon OF Georgetown must
nave Included almost this entire number. The
Population Of Alexandria county at this time is
set down at 5 949, while that OF he city ci al
eXaudrls is set duwn at sou, thus leaving pny
S1S for the surburban Virginia portion Of the
District.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

During all this period its prominent object ms
been to advance the interests of the people OF
whose life it is the daily chronicle. Its fortunes
have been their fortunes; 1t has shared their
prosperity and suffered in their disasters. lis
insriration has been the desire to forward the
bes interests of the community in which it is
locate2 and it, own prosperity Is, rs Il has been
purposely made, nsepar.b!o from that .: .As
community it aims To represent. y AcH .iiry
grow rich it hopes u u reward COMMENSURATE
with its it.bcrs. Willie they are poor It expects
70 work with them ard Tor them, expecting L.
make their success the Meas rc OF It's own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
JAS. NJ. SMITH,
- u ii Il L 4 | IN u il 4 w |!

Tho undersigned would respectfully announce
to the ctiz4rs OF Alexandria and vicinity, INIT
having Introduced their improved
STEAM FEATHER kENOVAToR
int this place, .hey are now prepared 10 Gle snSc
and rcnCv ate feathers III the most cectuhI liza!
ner. Dy u pressure vi steam, and The W4y IL Is
applied, together with the facilities for vent dat
inS and drying which we have invented, We
claim more ctf rtuully, and in less tine 70 rem.
ovsie feathers than by any process ever oiaFed
to tao public. Our process not only cleanse, old
feathers from al! impurities, rollovllg ineir
matted conoition, thereby increasing their oulk
nearly one hall, making them III ht and lively
clean and healthy, but also removes the disc.
greeable Cdor so COMMON TO new ieatLers, ~ d
destroys all moths and the liability thereto.
E.'" For further particulars and prices see bills
which will soon be in circulation.
Satisfaction will be guaranteed, or no charge
will be made.
Parties DESTROYS of examining the process are
respectfully invited to call ~ our place Of busl-
ness, No. C6 KING STREET,
bet" cen the hours o. and II u IN, where the
patcntee or MS agent will be found, *ho VIII
lake pleasure in showing how tho work IS done.
process yourselves.
Parties wishing to engage in a safe and profit
sbic business will find II for .helr interest 10 Call
and examine. j. T. SHELDON, Ealentee.
j.. Z. WILSON, General Agent.
References Rev D. h. Waugh, Rev J. 5.
Boyer, Rev. VIM. Dinwiddie Robert Bell, ;.
X. Field, Nj. d. Bali, u. II. kamey, Muir
Bros. furniture dealers, tnoch Grimes, Cnap-
man Bros CITY Eotcl, .. Z. Whittesey. Mayor
kemper, George II. Harlow, NJ. 4. Thornton.
ian 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
DE GGODs.
ERESIf GOODS.

am just opening quite an addition to my stock
in new and very pretty Prints, Alpacas and
Black French Cashmercs:
brown, Blesched and Lead Colored Canton
Flannels.
A fire line of Gents Pocket Hsndkerchiefs in
Linen Cambria and Silk.
Hemsttched do, for ladies and gentlemen,
Gents Kid Gloves, Corsrts, extra SIZE genus,
mems Merino Vests, 42z4 inches Gents Silk
Scarf and Neck Tes superior Bed Blankets,
Comforts, Bleached and Brown Cottons, &C..
doc u J. NJ. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

It's contiguity to Washington gives :hc G"-
z2tte m early precedence over MI the journals
OF the State in intelligence OF the operations 81
the General Government now OF such elt"l I'M
porLancc TO the people OF he south. The pro-
ccedings OF Congress, seldom 81 interesting -
now, will be regularly reported III sucrInc; form
for its columns, but all matters of especial inter
est in Virginia will DO given in do.si. and the
full text of al, bills of local intcre:- wiz BE- 'cn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

rs the Interests .! TIC people mainly centre q,
home, 10 pains vii! be spared 10 chronlc" All
matters occurring in the city and ncshborh"~,
carefully exc us!ing unscclnIy exp c%si"',s or
gGos: narrative rs unfit for = "urn"i that l.
treasured ri !nany tn tsand hcar;n:,pne. "i
Fltglnin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND
VIRGINIA ERTISER will soon cee-
brate its centennial year. More than thr""
quarters of century Ago it grew into life n Gre
alton of wants and needs of the people of this
section of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

The pas! OF the Gazette Is offered ~ n! index
of lis future. II has never fai!al L. avail Itself
promptly Of AL the improvements which come
with the greater growtA +nd more extended eY~
perence of journalism. every year NEW
FEATURES will be added.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
N E w GOODS

have Just opened from New York another
line Of superior BLACK & 20. GRAIN SILKS,
very cheap. Some Of these are Tie "Cachmere,"
finish and very handsome.
ALSO,
Long and Square Blsci; Cashmere Sha"ls
Black Grape Wells.
Black Cashmeres.
White FlunncIs, &c
Some very handsome Crimson and Green Ter
nov 20 j. ". STEWART.
NOTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

1t
ii.ving b.en appointed by the Corporation
Court OF the city Of Alexand IL is administrator
of Lha estate OF john T. hvans, deceased, !
hereby give notice IT, all parties indebte! TO the
=: .Ntc to come forward ~ once and make pay
u!"nt to me- All parties having claims agai ms!
Inc estate will present them 10 me duy certified
Tor payment. =. - n :EAL,
CC.I-Lf Admir- OF john i. Evans, dec u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

In its Commercial columns the especial fca
turc will be lnomptncSa and accuracy. Inc
farmers, drovcrs and commercial pcoll" 81 IT,"
State Know they MAY DEPEND upon the
Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

The continual iavors of those who have once
used the Gazette ~ nm advertising medium Is n
warrant for saving thu. it phys to advertise IN It's
columns Never before did it pay 50 we'll /" tel
the public what is for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

Early ard reliable reports Of the Grain, Cattle,
Grocery and other Markets will be furnished,
ard the price: ana position of the stocks, winch
are the subjects Of business transactions III TINS
section Of the country, carefully quoted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
~ Office To DELINQUENT TAX-PAY
~ hrs.

~ =
The attention of delinquent tax payers is d.
rectel to the following resolution, adopted at
the last meeting Of the City Council:
Resolved, Tlat to enable the Finance Com
mittee to meet the Obligations of the city OF
Alexandris that are due and falling due, also
the current expenses OF the city government, tue
school fund, and Corporation Court
Be it hereby ordered by the City Council,
That the city Collectors OF Taxes give pubic
notice ,a.t after the first day of February, 1876,
they will proceed to collect by dlstrant vr OH
erp $50 all unpaid tx bills due the Corporation
ut The cost OF the parties owing the same.
JOHN L. HILL,
5. Il. FIELD,
ian Ltd City Tax Collectors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
g:ts,E. gsT!sg ssSy srERDH6TTh.

D B. HuOE,
iSucccssor TO Fowle u Co..;
NO. = PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
iDM MISSION AID SHIPPING MERCT.
Ucslec in nj kinds Of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agent % the
NEW YORK & BALTIMORE STEAMERS
Also oftLe
r,TvrPDn2L g LONDON & GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
nj. 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
COVERINGS SMITH OF GEOKGIA

W. V ELM IN = al L Il VI Jco~hTiA.
Executive Depart, Atlanta, Ga, Jan. e. S75.
LII. }. >. P"!nbertua-- HeHr sir: have used
your Globe Flower Cough Syrup myself, and
in my family, with benefits SO marked as to
leave unqucslioI ed the merits Of II remedy
which in NY experience has proved one thu! e&.
GELS everything Tor Colds, Coughs and obstinate
Lung affections. / shall always use it with per.
feet confidence, and recommend ii to the p' olc
ssn remedy which will afford that satisfaction eX-
psrenccd by me and NINE
Very respectfully yours,
JAS NJ SMITH
Governor State of Gc9~sA
Globe Flower Cough Syrup cures Colds,
Coughs, Bronchitis, lIoarseness, Astf mn,
Whooping Cough, lroup. P,eurisy, Pain snd
Soreness il. the Breast and VII! ,sl;ivcly cure
Consumption. We shall publish III the Gazette
Testimonials of great and good nien Of the IA.
ton, whose words cannot be doubted, in rn:5ard
70 .he merits OF Globe Flower syrup. We pre-
fer to let them speak.
Globe Flower Syrup for sale by
Il. 5. LEAD CHATTER & BRO.
Gss~ None genuine unless signed Nj Ell k!Ll
y COUDEN, SUCCESSORS TO Dir j. ) Penibei toll
BEAD tho Curious Story"-Irce At the l,rus
Stores. dec lU-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

Al Office
~
In order to close oul our stock Of
. :, ,,:,i ". y = 49, : - :, : ~
p."l,lit;., u-T1
, - I>''.Ir ,I,,,,tl =, 4 l-;ro :;
81 AZ i'"'> w. =" IA - :" ;,.,.E
j'A
SPECIAL. NUI1tE--iur ", counts ,.co &c
| - out 10 Tia /, January. 1916 and 81. 10
prestn.;d NJ me. ne nope '"f .''"''. 80
| reSpo!.o pi""Pt'J.i, ! pp.srec,p
| ;, :, , !" 10 :;..>.,',o,
| L: ~ hooNE'' o 40 YS'~'; y
"a" ------
i ANCAoTEK CAMBkIuS.
IA JANUARY oh, 1875
h9ccVno 'o-u a.. o''S"'''"' ''''o u VIZ -
hoo"S' 'iS' ~ ~ ,,p,eilE,p
;, = ,,,,. ~ = ~ 'Ino T.: " - NO.,
L: D. h''NES' NO. 10 - ~ a.Is.1 v,
J"'' " - -
| NOTICE! NOTICE.
i>xEFN;S - n III FLDyyE::' and 50
| iIiEsjS GERMAN STEj.p-Ar1,, ,.,ouiI,7.
- :, I,i.,,a"n.,,,1o t,,',i.-
oi' HN's' '0A4AI '' y - .,.,8,rr!IT.N
,. : ai N,A,1>,.o,;
"''s> = - :
a 1 t;t:s4 p-Iannrj >irawb.rri,s. unsD'er
rios Pincannlo Pnarhns VinsI,w'. 3racl l. r..
T. ran,, Eori1 sS,rIn. .I6 lin. 3..r. Tomatoes,
Ssimnn lobster snt lni,Je;,srd Mix, =, ;
ni.ra IN huv these rhran i Il;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
ID. T. WITH Elt 90.

T AkGE AND CHOICE STOCK Or "a y
II CY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS.
October DIN. 1875
New York, Philadelphia snd baltimore markets.;
We have just returned from me North aid
opening today b splendid assortment OF goods
embracing the newest and latcsI styles out ici
fall ana winter. Our Dress Goods Department
is co,nplo.e, and we make Black Goods spa.
cialtv. We csrnot eIum,r.,Le al! :hc iiiit:! ell
limos of goods. but invite * gerersl examination
Of the stock. Poyalar prices may DC exp cioG
d. i, BkASl@ EAR.
IL 3. IIouMEs No. iUD sing street,
oc, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

- EGfIVED THIS DAY-Crushcd, PuIver-
As iz"d, Gran ull,tcd, II md Extra Sugars /;
u.so layer, Valencia and Mat R,..ins Prime
New Cirou, Ctlcr4n1s and Crarborrcs ; Corn
starch, Ge"tine apple Butter and Mince Me"t
M2e.: Pickles oardines, Olive and sweet Oils
and French Mustard; Canned Lobster, Canned
Peaches, CanncI Tomatoes. Fluvoring Extracts
and Spices Enstish Dairy and Eastern Factory
Cheese. together with u full supply Of Fresh
Butter u,.,: Eggs. For ssle by
JOHNSON y :EEk WOOD,
.laL Z ll..l.,L.r..Il Il Rn..al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

NOTiCE-All parties indebted to WM. +
IN BROUkES will please make immediate
settlement with the Undersigned. All accounts
unpal by The first Of January mex. will be
placed il other hands for collection.
dec ZU-2W p. Is. HUOE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
D ECEIVED BY RAIL THIS DAY.

nECEM Der 70 1875-Just received Black
~ Csshmeres, Aipacas and Pure Mohairs
Also Brown and Navy Blue Cushlnercs, togcti,
or with n choice line OF Blankets Flannel.
Waterproofs Cloths, Cassimercs and Vcstings
ID. +. RRASutAk,
II B. HOUMES,
dec % No 100 King ST. hlcAandriu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12
FRESH STOCK

AT
REDUCED PRICES.
1t is not our custom to publish prices Of good,
but will say to our friends and customers that
On an examination OF stock they VII MD our
prices on ali goods rs low, nd often lower, than
they can be bought in this city.
Our large sales enabling US 70 buy Dcmes;ics,
such AS Bleached and UnbleaChed Cottons, hg
tho case and baic we Can and do offer Lhcn less
than they arc generally sou. i Wi. be TO T. G
interest OF purchasers To compare our prices De-
fore purchasing. "
oct 70 II. Z, ~ II VI Eit w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

old PORT, SHERRY and Madeira
" WINES, Scotch Whiskcy and Holland
Gin, in store and Tor sale by
nov q 4 b. AWSON s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

Attest STYLES OF CLOAKS
IL A full line jus. received,
d. F. WiT-lER CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-12

9oEEr ERIG6-- Lubn's and river's Elk
L tracts, J.uucy's Dtsngc Blossom Cologne,
6cruine Imported I. Marie Farinn Cologne,
DreAcrs Vienna Bell Cologne, Reads Grand
Duchess Cologne, \. Hynson jennings Double
Eau lie Cologne, Hoyt's German Cologne and
L:,E,man y kcmp's Florida Water Also Cou-
drays Genuine French Extra Is in bulk of all
the popular odo:s. a:.d for sale BY the ounce or
pound. dec 81 JAN EI d co.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-10-12
The Importation Of American WHEAT
into England. 301oh

Says the hon3on Saturday Review:
It was, we believe, an American, Mr..
Delmar, who three or four years ago.
put together elaborate statistics to show
that the world was producing more
bread that it could eat, and warned his
countrymen that the fault of over-prU-
duction was chiefly attributable to the
United States, and endeavofed to con
vince them that greater attehtiot should
be turned to other industries than corn
growing. What effect his arguments
may have had on the farmers Of Ameri-
ca-and, to Judge from the enormous
annual surplus FOR disposal, they could
hare made little or no impression-the
stern argument of annual losses has
convinced our own corn-growing farm
ers that they can not compete with
foreigners. If in years of good crops
and moderate prices they can. but just
live and pay their way, It is evident that
with small CROPS to be sold at low prices
rttih is certain. 10"
Take, for instance, last year. Farm
ers received for a miserably small crop
price at the rate of about eight shil-
pei Ittudl DCtOh tuC dNC1 aye
price of the past ten years. Their
losses must have been severe, aggravat-
ed as they were by a dear labor mar
ket and a protracted harvest time. 1t
need be no matter for surprise that corn
farms are at q discount, and that 1t Is
difficult TO get-tenants for them even at
o substantial reduction in rent. We
tnust expect to see steady decline in
the acreage ttndet wheat, and that our
farmers viii apply themselves to the
production of fheat, butter, cheese, and
the grain for which Our soil and climate
appear to be especially adapted-name-
ly, mailing barley. Ii the production
of wheat in this country decreases year
by year, and if the population steadily
increases, larger importations viii be
required. There is not the slightest
reason to anticipate any difficulty in
obtaining what we want at moderate
prices, unless there should be, whichls
most improbable, a simultaneous fail.
ure of the crop all over the world. Il
The reflection that ten years ago, on
the occasion of bad crop at home, it
was thought almost impossible to pur-
chase nine or ten million quarters of
wheat from abroad even at high price,
and that now our imports for the last
four years have averaged some twelve
and a half millions of quarters, may re-
assure US on that point. It is evident
from thess figures that the consumption
ofthepopulation per head has increased.
Indeed DIR. Johnson's definition of oats
ia grain which in England is gener
ally given to horses, but in Scotland
the people has almost lost
its point, for in Scotland, as well as in
the North of England and in Ireland,
the people are now in t main bread
eaters. Even if the consumption should
still further increase, there is every
reason to believe that we may continue
to enjoy our loaf at moderate price. SD
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-10-12
German Princes in the Past.

Victor Tissot, in his article in the
Recuc dc Ia France upon Germany in
past days, dwells upon the absolute
power welded by the petty princes
over the persons and property of their
subjects. The Lsndgrave of Hesse sold
a number of men, like so many cattle,
to the English Government for service
in the American Revolution. The
Prince Palatine of the Two Bridges in
Obliged himself with 1000 dogs and
cats, in addition to 800 horses, and
placed the daughters of his subjects at
the disposition of such noblemen as
might visit him upon hunting excur-
sions. The Margrave Charles William
the First of Baden modelled his gardens
of Carlsrhue upon the description of
Mahomet's paradise, and had body
guard of 100 young girls, uniformed as
husSars, who accompanied him on
horseback in the daytime, and danced
ballots for him in the evening. The
revenues of Prince Charles Eugene of
Wurtemburgswas absorbed by ballet
dancers and dramatic spectacles, and
he was compelled at one time to sen
6,C0l of his subjects to Louis XIV .fof
France for military service. No public
schools were to be seer, and oppression,
with its accompaniment of misery,
stalked every where. -
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-10-12
Daniel Boone Barking Squirrels.


When Audubon, the great naturalist,
was in Kentucky, in the ealry part OF
the present century, writes a Maysville
correspondent of the Louisville Courier
,IOtG9ui, he was well acquainted with
Daniel Boone, and was his intimate
friend. They made frequent expeditions
into the forests, the scientist after his
bugs and birds, and the pioneer in
search of something of more substan-
tial nature. a feat of Boone's, which
has probably escaped the attention of
those who love 10 record "reminiscences
of this brave old pioneer, is thus de-
scribed by Prof. Audubon:
Barking of squirrels is delightful
sport, and, in my opinion, requires =
greater degree of accuracy than any
other. 1 first witnessed this manner of
procuring squirrels whilst near the
town of Frankfort, Kentucky. The
performer was the celebrated Daniel
Boone. We walked out together, and
followed the rocky margin of the
Kentucky River until we reached a
piece of fat land, thickly covered
with black walnuts, oaks and hickories.
As the general mast was good
one that year squirrels were seen gam
boiling on every tree around US. My
companion, a stout, hale, athletic man,
dressed ma homespm hnnting-shirt,
barelegged and moccasined, carried
long and heavy rifle, which, while load
ing, be said had proved efficient in all
his former undertakings, and which he
hoped would not fail on this occasion,
as he felt proud to show me his skill.
The gun was wiped, the powder meas
ured, the ball was patched with six
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-10-12
A Rare Scene in a Court. Room.

Quite a scene occurred in the Law
Court the other day in the divorce case
of John Hendricks VS.. Mary Hendricks.
As one of the witnesses was leaving the
courtroom, Mrs. Hendricks followed
her, exclaiming: You skdnr have my
johnny! You SLANT have my John
MY" and, marching up in front of the
Judges chair, accused the witness of
having been sweet on her husband,
whereupon the Court demanded that
she should behave herself or leave the
court-room: Instead of leaving, how
ever. she threw herself into Hendrieks's
lap, rocking back and forth, and cry
ing /" oh, my Johnny, you won't leave
me; Won won't leave mel Nobody
shall have my ,Johnnyi III die by
hint"
This exhibition of affection is very
seldom witnessed in the courtroom,
and it called forth the applause of the
Court, bar and spectators, but Johnny's
frantic efforts to release himself brought
down the house, and he only accom-
plished it by submitting to theIpleasant
operation of a kiss and a loving en-
brace. NdsEU9Ile AmsrtcGts. n L,at u'
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-10-12


hundred thread linen, and the charge
sent home with hickory rod. We
moved not step from the place, for
the squirrels were so numerous that it
was unnecessary toy 60 after them.
Boone pointed to one OF these animals
which bad observed us, and was crouch
ed on a branch about so PAGES distant,
and babe me mark well where the ball
should hit. He raised his
piece gradually until the bead
chat being the name given by
the Kentuckians TO the sight) of the
barrel was brought TO a line with the
spot he intended TO hit. The whip-like
report resounded through the woods
and along the hills in repeated echoes.
Judge Of my surprise " hen I perceived
that the ball had hit the piece of bark
Immediately beneath the squirrel and
shivered it 70 splinters, the eencussiou
produced by which had killed the ami
NAL and sent itAVhirliag through the air
as If it had been blown up by the explo-
sion of a powder magazine. Boone
kept up his firing, and, before many
hours had elapsed we had procured as
many squirrels as we wished--for you
know that 10 load rifle requires oaly
moment, and if it is wiped after each
shot will do its duty for hours. Since
that Interview with our veteran Boone
| have seen many other Kentuckians
perform the feat"