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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

1854 acres, with all the improvements, two
miles from Elgin, on the Central Railroad III
BastEop county. Call and get bargain.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

74S acres Of land In Bsstrop county one and
. half miles from the Central Railroad, with all
Elgin- A good chance for 8 bargain. Terms
easy. Call on n. b. SWEENEY, rs Congress
Avenue
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CONSTIPATION

Should not be regarded as a tri1ins
ailment-in fact nature dem nds The
utmost regularity Of tn, bowels, and
any deviation from this demand paves
the way often 20 serious danger. 1t
is quite as necessary TO remove i'm
pure accumulations from the bowels
as it is to eat o. sleep, and no heal h
en- be expected where a costiye
hahat ~ h.AA
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

Originate from Indigestion and ioSpidIty Of the
II the liver 10 regulated in its actien, kelth u
almoat invariably secured. Want Of action In
the liver csusos head-cho, consultation, jaun.
ness, sour sto~ach, bad taste In the mouth, hi.
ious attacks. palpit tion OF the heart, dsprssnoa
OF spirits, or the bues, AID hundred Other
the best remedy that has ever been discovered
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

1916 sores, 800 acres fArmingslSnd, with i'm
prOyemcnts, plenty OF wood and water fne pas
ture, twenty i've miles west from Austin, In
Travis county
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LAND AGENCIES.
dor SALE.

farm OF rs acres, with all the improve
Blancr river This place Is well inclosed with
stone and cedar fencs, frame dwelling house,
with euthouses and cistern; plenty Of timber
and fine pasture, 900 acres divided into two
pastures; nice young orchard and 8 splendid
range for sheep. Call on NJ. B. SWEENEY.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

e. KNO sc 10 @. P. RowRLI, q Co. New
= York for Psnphlex OF 100 pAFe.S coptAsnfnz
Hat Of soo newspapezA and esEfrnates sh0wf1e
cost o. s4Tzs&skaR. as WIrr
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roST.

r osT,
One league and l.bor headlight c stidca.e No.
$50, nTst elazs, ssucd by the Bczrd OF Land
Com issiO1ers for San Augustine county 10
Isaac Canpoe I. - ssslEnec OF uuam II Wit
hams. dAfr not = mem hered n OF fsfa sd With
in ninety days application VIII b. mSae Fer da
p1 afe- L D. THOMAS,
Aeeuf Tor oNfier.
Austin, Texas. March So. ISL. nAEssaSS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

Why? for the same
reason as given above.
| The Bronchial Tubes
are simply conductors
10 carry air to the
! Lungs, hence inhala-
ton must go direct to
the seat Of the disease,
and IL you will follow
J our directions, we guar
antee to CURE Bron-
chitis.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

| Why? because Asthma
is a contraction Of the
B ron C h i al Tubes,
caused by infiamma
ton and irritation OF
the mucus menb ane
lining the Bronchial
Tubes. Use Oxygen
ated Air as we will di-
rect, and we will war
rant a cure. We have
cured cases OF 20 years
standing
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TOR SALE.

now offer for sale the best market garden
and fr1it farm in the State OF Texas with all the
improvements, with every convenience attached
to the place, except the present growing crops
within three miles Of the city Of Austin north
side Of the Colorado river. For further inform n
ton and description OF the property, call on NJ
B. SW EENEY, No. us Congress Avenue, OPP
posite Avenue Hotel
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05
TOR STOCK FARMS.

1000 acres in Zapata county.
10000 scresin Hidalgo county.
$500 acres in Zapata county.
$3.50 acres in BrazorIa county.
76 500 acres in La Sale county, in one block
alternate sections.
1920 acres oblong square, in Mason county
a5 miles from Fredericksburg. Salt creek runs
through the heart.
All these tracts have permanent water
je13 DECORDOVA &sMcKINNEY
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The sy.t.m Need. Renova.,n-

When boils and eruptions appear, frsn wat
OF regulation Of the systsm new viEer mat
be infused into the digestive organs. The sun-
ulating. regulating. and TOME properties q
T-X-S Tonic ordial, the great systsa
renovator. will give vigoreus vitality, and sab
stitute strong EARNED health for feeble inyaidisu
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

Why? because Inhala
ton is the on Y way
that the Air P ssages
can be reached, and Ca
tarrh is a disease of the
Air Passages OF the
Head. Use this treat
ment as we direct,
which is easy and pleas
ant, and we guarantee
a perfect CURE OF Ca
] tarrh.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

/ SIlver.plated Call Bell.
/ handkerchief Box.
! Bouquet Table,
] Music Folio.
/ Clock.
! Large HarmonieA
l Fish Basket.
! Large Lamp.
I Cart.
I Wheclbarrow.
! Step Ladder.
- Colo-cd Views.
l NurscrV Chair.
l Bird Cage.
! Elegant W ork Stand.
l Bronze Pitcher.
l Bronze Gard Receiver.
/ Bronze Match Safe.
! Parlor CroQ
l Music Roll.
l Cribbags Board. complete.
l Autograph Album.
l Leather Glove Box.
! Leather Collar Box.
! Leather CUT Box.
] Go>d Wooden Blanket.
l Large Table Spread.
! Loaded Cuspader.
Lava Cuspador, decorated.
] Full CroSuot Set.
l MAsh Bowl and Pitcher.
] Fine Shirt. Linen Bosom.
l Velvet Top Hassock.
! Good WhAlebone Whip.
! Regulation Ball aud nat,
! Marble Railway.
s Plated Table Spoons.
I Hapd Mirror.
l Package ~ Toys.
! Camp Chair, folding.
! Good Fish Pole.
l Nice Hat Rack.
! Knife Tray.
Knives.
! lap Board.
l Morocco Wallet.
l TAT l Cap.
! Black Walnut Work Box.
l silk Fan.
! Parchesi Board.
! Box Paint.
! Opera Glass.
i Chair Rock Horse.
] Large Clol hes Hanger,
] Nursing Basket.
! Perfume Package.
! Toy Package.
l Florence Hair Brush.
I Good Pair OF Pants
/ Set Field CraQuet.
i ladies' Trimmed Hat.
! Elegant DIARY.
! " &" Butter Dish.
] q" Fruit Dish,
/ Large Dish Pan.
! Large ONCE Basket.
] Cardigan Jacket.
] Ruby Knit Jacket.
l Toy Wash Set, six pieces,
! Willow Nursery Chair.
I Lady's PAnnier.
! Pair Nickle Plated Shears.
.. Our immense sales, and III,
Id vicinity. testify TO the fac,
anybody IL invited to call ana
Merchants supplied at . hboCE
IA A FUKINS Pronrl.,o
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-04-05

] Roam Of Note Paper.
l Set Ivory Chess Men.
Doninoea.
! Telescope.
! Bowie Knife and Sheath
] Step Ladder.
! Real Hair Switch.
Silver Napkin Ring.
2 Plated Napkin Rings.
J J arGe Wax Doll.
Russia Wallet.
l SiertOscopc
Large Looking Glass.
Crumb Pan and Brush.
] Par Elegant Vases.
l Elegant Gard Basket.
! SOLID Geld Ring.
] Gold.plated EiRger Ring.
! Gold-plaied Loekut.
Nice Umbre n.
! Weather House.
! View Rack.
! Lantern.
! Twenty key Coneertina.
! God Pm ard Holder.
Market Basket.
Large Drum.
- bANaAk n hANSry SlIN~F AAlc,
Backgammon BOaId, complete.
! Box Of Elegant Stat emery.
l PAIR Ladies' Kid Gauntlsta.
- Linen Pocket Han kerchiefs.
l Large silk Pocket Hand krrchief.
] Silver Plated Cake Basket.
] Large Clothes Hamper with cover
! BrUnEs Bracket Lamp, With
Chimney and R'fiecior.
! Family Package. Containing SO
sefu. Articles.
! Combination Tool and Handle,
l Silver plat, d 5-bottls Caster.
! Splendid Photograph Album,
! Work Basket.
! Black Walnut writing Deck.
. Heavy Silver-plated Butter
] Pair Gold-plated Sleeve Buttons
] Cartridge Pistol, Nickel Plate.
] Bureau with three drawers.
! SHOT. Wire Breakfast Castor.
IL Pairs Ladies' Cotton Hose.
- Pairs Mems Cotton Hose.
/ Bronze lVv Stand (double),
! Bronze Bracket, Lamp and Re
flectOr.
/ Twtlve-blade Pocket Knife.
l Genuine Meerschaum Pipe.
! Genuine MeSrschaum Cigar
Holder.
! Carving Knife, Fork and Steel.
Set TIA Spoons.
Large Walnut Frame, glass, bacl
and mat.
! F. ench-plate Toilet Mirror.
A good line of Ladies' and Gent,
underwear.
/ Set Mathematical Instruments.
4 Lava Flower Pots. decorated.
Box CrRndalls Blocks, large
size.
l Large steel Engraving In Frame
! Glass Diamond-cut Tea Set.
l Clarinet. Pickle Caster.
v and desirable jewelry OF all style
W given to the people OF Austin Al
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dor SALE.

222 acres OF land and in ;GvCments, 8 miles
southwest from Georgetown, vii amson county
124 acres OF which is enclosed with a stone
I, nee five feet high, 2H feet wide 90 acres In
cultivation; splendid land, and in good neigh
WOOD and water. You would do well TO OK
anime the farm, if wish to buy. Call on Mr.
Jane Knight, OF Georgetown, who will show
you the place, or call on
NJ. b. SWEENEY,
us Congress Avenue. Austin.
Also, several fine dwelling houses in good 10
cations for sale. Apply to
ocS NJ. B. SWEENEY
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EHEEE 1t IL W.Lrth HHh
w $500 UO Il
""Ts

1EEE 1t Il W:.rth Hill
To every reader # this paper who sends us this
certifcae and $1.00 we will forward, for one
year, THE TFEAsU.E." magnificent nlustra
ted Monthly Journal and Housekeepers Maya.
ztne, and n copy of our new and ell CANT pre-
MUM Chrome, entitled
"AsKING a BLESSINGS
A masterpiece of the Dusseldorf School of genre
painting, by Prof. srdaa, siz. 201. X1512, exc
cete i'll the highest style OF Art Retail price
of VIII ch is IS o. and copy of the following
b sutiful poem deco iptive of the Chrome, in
elegant il animated coiors for framing,
Ay; but wait, good wife, minute; .
l have first W I'd to say;
Do you know what day To-day is!
Mother, it's our Wedding.day!
just as now, we sat at supper
When the guests had & me away;
You That side, sa' his side,
Forty years ago to-dayi #-.
Then what plans we laid together;
What brave things l meant TO dot
Could we d eSm today would find US
At this table-me and you.
Better so, no doubt-ard yet
Sometimes think-I cannot iell-
Had our boy-ah, yes! know, dear;
Yes, He doeth a things well
Well we've had our joys and SORROWS.
Shared our smiles y ell as tears;
Aud-the best Of alive had your
Faithful love for forty years!
Poor we've been, but not forsaken:
Grief e'ye-kHoSn, but never shsme-
Father for Thy endless naeycies
D-naE NJ ~, Nrr,,g
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and ndianoln.
To New 0r1eanR,
Via Inside Route, Braahenr and
RorSan.a Loutnfana and Texaa
Railroad.
The steamers Of this line are all drst class iron
steamships, buiit expressly for the trade
Steamers leave Galveston for CIV orleans
daily. eOpnectilg via New Orleans with all rail.
roads.
Lezve Galveston for Indianola every Tuesday,
Thur=dsy and Saturday, connecting with the
Galveston, West Texas and Pacific Railroad for
the interior points
Steamers leave Brashear for New York every
"Wednesday. carrying freight only.
Passage tickets and through bills ladilg given
20 ali principal point, and It the lowest Tates-
CHAS. FOWLER. Agent,
CestTal Wharf. Galveston.
Ticket Office iIs T-enaonI street aus dkwiy
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n TAH% - This is a rare chance for
I'll u You to- mike money We
~ tqH IL N will pay you large cash
LIN ~ commissions and give
yen exclusive territory Send US one dollar
av id unnecessary CORE spondence, receive your
territory, and gu TO work At once. Upon receipt
OF which we will forward Agents outfit, Certifi-
cats OF Agency, &c Specimen copies 10 cent?,
none free. Address
The Treasure Publishing Co..
No. 10 Cedar street. New York.
mar1w13t3ldeod
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w NJ. PARK. N. ID
Late OF the

Late of the
MCCLELLAN, u. s. A.
Hospital, Phllade phia,
Pa, who has been SO
successful throughout
New England in the
cure OF Cancers and
Tumors. takes charge
Of this department.
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MARRIAGE
SECRETS,

aknd ot Disesses with hundreds fyalsakls pecspss
VINO should marry ihe impedinients their
ture and cure Treais all Dsesses fully their
eauses symPtens and cure; only really
eieztnc work otthe kind psbshsd and 10
IN sysy r9pee securely sealsd receipt ets
Aaaress. ~: ca BoHANSAN, Gl9 North fiflh str,.t
r. Loui' ~ Estsblishsdin isr.
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I OST.

T OST.
INDICATED balance OF duplicate land certificate
" poa. VI So.ni nS @ W
May, 1867, to Richard-o1 Perry for a third OF
league of Ian. Certlicaie Tor balance issued
the seventeenth of Augut 1869. Unless found
WI hin he tine prescribed by law, sha apply
for duplicate. j, A. w tLLIAMS. IN,
fe18 w9t Agent for owner.
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Consumption T!
BLOOD
DISEASE S 7
CANCERS
AND
TU MORS.

CURED without cutting
or drawing blood, with
very little or no pain.
Any person troubled
with Cancer and Tu-
mors i'll please write
for testimonials, ETC.,
from patients cured.
We warrant a perfect
cure.
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MARK THESE FACTS.
The Testimony Of the Whole World.
HOLLOwAY'S PILLS.

81 had no appetite; Holloway's Pills gave me
a hearty one"
Your Pills are marvellous"
al send for another box, and keep them in the
house" .I.'s
DIR. Holloway has cured my headache that
wss chronic"
al gave one OF your Pills to my babe for chol
era morbus. The dear little this G got well in a
day"
my nausea Of a morning 10 now cured"
Your box OF Holloway's Ointment cured me
OF noises in the head rubbed some of your
ointment behind the ears, and the noise has
left.''
'Snnd me two boxes; want one for a poor
family
II enclose q dollar; your price is 25 cents, but
the medicine to me is worth dollar"
Send me five boxes Of your pills"
lie. me have three Foxes OF your Pills by re-
turn mail, for Chils and Fever"
l have over 200 such testimonials as these,
but want OF space compels me to Conclude
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sstsf our goods have given to the people OF Austin csi
Mern
discount Don't fail AUSTIN
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CATARRH!

WE MAKE A SPEC
IALTY of treating pa
tients by Mail. Please
write and describe your
symptoms.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25
General Skoo cleft.

General Skobcleff is the idol Of bis
soldiers. One afternoon in November,
Iii. troops were massed neal; their en-
campmcut, with arms in hands, and
with spades to cntreuch the ground
they were about to take; strctcher-bear-
crs in group Ut the rear, Il suggestive
but unpleasant sight; a battery OF nit
trailleuscs bundled up like SO many hu-
man beines,to keep out the damp, and
ia front If the troops the little body OF
picked men, each with his shovel, his
ratious and plenty Of ammunition, who
were TO make the frs! rush across, use
their bayonet, and then throw it aside
Tor the spade, and endeavor to cover In
time to resist the attack oi the return
luz Turks. Gen. Skobeicif dismounted
aud told the men just what he expected
of ,hcm-they were not 10 storm the
works Of plcyna, but only to run for"
ward AMI take the piece Of ground they
knew perfectly well, in front Of the
road. and to hold it until they had
works throwU lie cautioned them,
as many were young soldiers sent ou'
from the reserves to Gil the great gaps
in the ranks, rot to advance too far, but
to mind exactly what the officers told
them. lie wouId be With them him
self. and would direct the movements
personally. rs the mca passed, they
all received cncoarag ging words, auC
,hcy went by smiling at the good IA.
turei chaf from the General, who calico
to them by name, remarked on thei1
new boats, which, he said, were llk'
those Of Spanish don, and told th'
musicians they would play waltz IL
the new rcdOub!s on the morrow.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25

An INTERESTING story comes from
unlucky Arizona. Kellogg and Carter
owned Il mining claim and loolishiy
quarrellcj about it. Kellogg was man
of few words, ''light and free was MS
touch upon his revolver" N'ith li;t.s
ado, lie fired at his partner, ard sup
posed that he had sent bullet into
his breast; but behold! Cater had
a Bible in the rocket of his gray work.
Ing shirt The bali struck uE0n The
sacred book, its course was turned, and
Carter was unhurt. Then the god
young man whipped out his eieauiing
bowie knife, sprang upon Kellogg, and
carved him so artistically that his hold
On his revolver relaxed and he vas Ike
70 die. The good young man s.apched
his opponents wound. and rode away
for a physician, returning within twenty
four hours, having made total dis
taroe Of over ninety miles. Kellogg is
recovering. Carter, to avoid arrest,
sought to cross the river, and this time
the Bible didn't save him. lie was
drowned. The moral of this recital is
very intricate. But it is pain that
Carter wasn't born to be hanged.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25
Colored VS.. Bald-Eeaded.

Years ago the then well-known firm
W. & Co, Boston agents for Il popular
line Of Australian packet ships. received
letter Of inquiry from Cincinnati
Correspondence followed, and second
cabin passages were engaged for Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Hatfield. their sou
Joseph, Jr., ard Miss blanche, who
were politely urged to pat in an appear
auce in Boston on or before May D, as
the good ship Daniel Sharp, whereof
Joseph D. Gushing Is master for the
present voyage. would sail on the day
following, weather permitting.
On the morning dcsi suatcd young
darkey exquisite, sporting 4 tall hat and
ivory-hcaded cane, saurtcrcd into the
elegantly appointed Office and de-
mauded:
is dis yer dc oificc Of ". Il Cor
'Ye-, it is growlcd the senior W.
from behind lis desk, lIownipg over his
gold-bowcd speclaclcs at the Intruder.
Well. sab. Inc and my ioks Is gwiac
ont to Melbourne in your ship Daniel
Sharp. ard l.
Not if know it-you arc not CO.
Ing to DO any such thins.
How SO. sah Didu't | correspond
wild you from Cincinnati and engage
passage for NY faddcr and muddcr AID
Miss Blanche?
What. Is your name Hatfield
roarcd the dismaycd agent.
Yes. sab. my names Hatfield, and -
'Why in the devil dijn', you notify
me that you were coiorcd."
why in the debbil didn't you notify
me dat you were bali-hcaded" .,
The pertinent rtjoiudcr silenced old
W., and although TWO or three passcn
gers who preferred to have the colol
line drawn outside Of the ships second
cabin gave up their berIhs and were re
funded their passage money, the Hat
fields complaccntly sailed in the Sharp'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25
NUMBER "a
Young Blood.

The bnr,l work in the various pro
lcssions is done by the young men. Tho
rule is not universal, but most great
men did their hardest work in their
younger days. It is therefore Of little
use in these days TO object to young
men taking the lead in the educational
work Of tic age. 1t is not difficult to
show That loath is not Objectionable for
vigorous and efficient work in our col
le:e:, in the ministry, in the editorial
sauctum, and in thc great profession Of
The law. From a recent pamphlet treat
ing upon this subject, we note the fol-
lowirg amGng the more striking cxam.
pies Of tie Truth Of what we have said
above:
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Decla-
ration Of Independence when he was
tliiriy-sevcn years old. Alexander Ham.
lion made one Of the greatest legal ar
sumerts Of his life at twenty three.
Lord Bacon, at thirty-six published
twrlvi OF his best essays. Dickens wrote
"Pickwick" at twenty-five, and Oliver
Twist" hriorc thirty.sevcn. Thacseray
wrote { Vanity Fair" at thirty-six, and
"E,moDi' at foEty-ouc. Emerson wrote
his best at ,higty,c;ght. COX was bat
tweniy-one when he invented his im-
proved ere arm, and Fulton was but
tweuly-e;ght when he invented steam.
Goethe was an ar',ent friend of young
men, because his powers were NEST Wig
orous in his youth, and saii : Yes,
yc:, NY COOL friend We mnst be young
To do great things AaI in another
place, sye;,king cf government, he said,
with emphasis: III [ were Young
Premier would never Place in the
high :: o'fccs pGopic who hsi risen
g,aduily By mere birth and seniority,
AMI who, in their own age, moved on
lti,u.cly in their accustomed tracks;
for in this way Lut little talent is ever
brought to light. | woald have yoan 9
men"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25
(. DelusiCn.

\ young man who thinks that he can
lcad IA reckless life until he becomes a
miide,ased nan, and then repent and
make good and steady citizen, is de-
luied hy the devil. lie thinks that
people are all fcois, destitute Of mcm-
DRY. He concludes TINT when he re-
pents, everybody will forget that lie
was once dissipated wretch. This is
not the case, people remember your bad
habits aud forget your good ones. Be-
sides, it is no easy thing to break up in
middle age bad habits which have been
formed in youth. When horse con-
tracts the laiit Of b1ihing, lie Generally
retains ~ through IITc. He will often
perform well enough Until the wncel
gets into a deep hole, and then he stops
and looks back. JUS, so it is with boys
Who contract bad habits. They will
sometimes leave off their bad tricks and
do well enough until they get into u
tieh; place, aud then they return to their
old habit The only way to break up &
bad habit is never to contract 1t. The
only way to prevent drunkenness is TO
never drink.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1877-12-25
he Wanted Live Ones

We'll, that's bout the same thing, I
reckon. Have you got any fresh oys'
chers cut o.sr 2,
"Oh. y.s. lIeury of EN-. El9w many
10 you want" !"
How many? Why, You don't 'sposc
[ wan, a whole drove on 'eu, dye! !
Ke,ch ns one
,'Onc oyster. Why, one oyster ain'
no sample, even. bye want it in the
shell :"
"Wall, now, | didn't know as they
had hulls On EN-. but Of course you |!
have to take the bark off for us"
"IIow many? pint? quart =
"iistcn at that. ole oman. Sellin'
oysrlcrs up here by the quart, jis like
they're huckieberrcs -
Got 'em id cans-givc You pint,
SIR"
".All right. But 'litake 'em BY .lnes,
ef don't have smother damned lung
shurry durin' Christmas week. You're
sure thcm's all square-toed and SOUND
in iimb ?
Heres some loose uns of the same
sort, sir."
What. Look here. Them thing:
amt what yer call dyschcrs, is they
Durn my leather brccchcs ct | dItn'
think an cyscher was a sort of new-tan'
sled duck or sea sand turtle liere
ole oman. dye want them things
pointing to the oysters in the bowl.
why, ole man, she whispered hal
audibly, ";hem's dead; they re mortified
already
Ding my everlasting buttons ef that
amt 50 , Why, them oyschers look I'k,
they was carved out'n whit leather anc
died young they're cz cold and 'llG'l
cz lit out. Yer dent fool me on em
bub, not much When | buy oyscheT
| wants to sec 'em kicking, do TX.
cusc NC from dead 'uns, 'Sneclally whei
they're to burned dead.
And the old fellow went away VITA
out any Of the sea fruit.