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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
In the matter OF the) In the Court OF Common Plea
Estate OF Margaret OF Columbia county.
Fortner lunatic.

In the matter OF the) In the Court of Common Pleas
Estate OF Margaret OF Columbia county.
Fortner a lunatic.
@ seal
Citation to show cause why certain sale OF real es
tate made by said lunatic should not be resclnded.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
10 William Fortner, husband OF said Margaret
Fortner, William Parker and Mary Z. his wife Pierce
ner:
At the instance of James Masters and Conrad
Kreatner, Committee OF Margaret Fortner lunatic
and Aspy j. Layton and Rebecca Layton his wife,
representing that on the 10th day OF April A. D.,
1871 said Margaret Fortner by deed did grant bar
gain and sell unto the said Rebecca Layton certain
tract OF land situate In the township OF Mad In
| said county OF Columbia and state OF Pennsylvania
conang forty mine acres and one hundred and fifty
six perches more less In fee simple with the ap
purtenances And on the said 10th day OF April, A.
D., 1871 the said Aspy ]. Layton and Rebecca his
wife by their deed acknowledged the same day
granted, barganed and sold unto the said Margaret
FOrtner all that certain house and lot OF ground sit
| uate In the Borough OF Muncy Lycomlng county
aud State OF Pennsylvania. containing $3.50 square
feet with the appurenances In ice simple, the said
| deeds being made TO exchange the said lands That
since the making Of said deeds the said Margaret
FOrtner has been found by inqusitlon taken on the
18th day OF December last lunatic and have been
| lunatfc for Is years last past without lucid In
| teryals.
| Therefore you and each OF you laying aside al
business and excuses whatsoever, are hereby cited
| TO appear before our Court OF Common Pleas a
B99ms6urg IN and for said county the iirst Monda,
| scndlng OF the aforesaid deeds and reconveyance
OF the said lands should not be made, If such pro
ce eding shall not be disadvantageous to the estat,
| OF the said Margaret Fortner upon such terms a
| shall be equitable and just
\ Witness the Honorable William Elwell Prcsiden
| Judge OF our said Court at Bloomsbury, this nine
teenth day OF February A. d isis; ERiNv zApp
march /, 7s-iw Proth'y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

l. W. McKelvy has bought of the Benton
Saving Fund Association the other half Of the
Opera House, which was sold at Sherihs sale
recently as the property of B. II. Vannatta, and
bought in by that association.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

sR Dr. Frazers Cough Syrup used in connection
with Dr. Frazers Root Btters WILL CURE CossuyP-
TIoN
standard Steam Laundry, Cleveland. o. oct. 80, 70.
DIR. FRAZIER, Dear Sir | feel II duty owe to
suffering humanity to write you. For some time
was sorey af1licted Will cough raising bad stun
with every symptom OF being confirmed consump-
tive. | tried different medicines and cures without
finding relief; | also consulted three OF our most
prominent cleveland ply sicans, the last one OF
which pronounce my case serious, and informed me
that could not live more than few months. About
this time. hearing OF your wonderful success, com
menced taking your syrup In connection with your
Root Bltters and was ut once benefited and after
using the medicine some two months ind myself
entirely cured. TORRENCE DUNN.
sS- Mr.. Dunn again writes, under date OF August
4, lSIi,-Dr. Frazier Dear Sir can endorse your
medicines more strongly than ever from the fact
that II is now nearly one year since was cured
MY lungs are today strong and sound, having no re-
.urn OF the disease
sE- The above Medicines speak for themselves
DIR. q. W. FRAZIER, proprietor Cleveland, o.
For Sale by all Druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
Business Notices

Spring Styles Spring Styles |.
Just received, the largest stock of cloths
and casimeres of the latest style and at the
lowest price-to be sold by the yard with
trimmings for coat pants or vest. If youwant
them made at home buy the goods and have
them cut at David Lowenberg's,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

GRAND OPENING. Mr. Jacob l.. Girton, the
proprietor of the City Hotel Boomsburg, Pa,
proposes giving Grand Opening on Thurs
day evening, March 2sth, "Cooney' under
stands catering to the wants of the most fastidi-
Gus. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The Democratic Standing Committee will
meet Saturday, March Both in the Grand Jury
Room at one o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
selecting delegates to the State Convention.
Il DAVID LowENBERG, Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

We cannot understand why people will spend
dollars for trashy medicine, and swallow quarts
of wish,washy stuff for colds, when DIR. Haas
Expectorant which is a sure cure, can be had
of any druggist at 25 and so cents bottle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
By THE COURT.

PURIM BALL.--The annual Purim ball took
place at the Montour House Danville on Tues
day evening last, and was very fine and cred
table affair throughout. About 60 couples
were on the floor, including parties from
Bloomsbury, Shamokin, Sunbury, Milton and
other points. The Grand March took place
at 8 clock, led by Mr.. John G. Brown and
Miss Fannie Bloch. Supper was served at L.
o clock, and was, as usual with all suppers got
ten up by Mr.. & Mrs. Rishl. grand feast, and
heartily enjoyed by all. Dancing was kept ur
until the "sma' hours" when all dispersed
highly pleased. The following characters were
represented at the masquerade by Bloomsbury
people. Sailor Girl, Miss Rebecca Barton
Knight NJ. Michel; Folly, Miss Laura Ru.
pert; Autumn, Miss Ala Sterner; Sailor
Frank NJ. Maloy; Old Uncle Sam, Geo, Lay,
cock; Spanish Princess, Mrs. Dr. Rabb
Prince Carnival, W. P. Blackwell; Innocence
Will Sloan.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has been before the
public for years, and is pronounced by thou
sands superior to all other medicines for the
cure of Coughs, Colds, Influenza and all Pull
monary Complaints
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

No Horse will die of Collie, Bots, or Lung
Fever if Foutz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders are used according to the directions,
They will cleanse the intestines, purifying and
lnVigorale the system, thus preventing disease
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

room the o flee lately occupied by his son, DIR
l. l.. Rabb on Main street, opposite the Episco-
pal church, We have not heard who will oc.
Cupy it,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The sheriff has stopped the publication OF
the Danville Record and DIR. Brewer has gone
to Maryland to enter into another newspaper
speculation. The greenback business doesn't
seem to pay in Montour county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

As spirituous liquors will injure men, so
opium or morphia will harmfully effect the ba-
by. DR., Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy for
the baby. 1t is free from opium, Price 25
cpnts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Hon. G. d. Jackson Of Dushore was in town
last week. Mr. Jackson has many friends in
this section who were glad to see his genial
face.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Court was in session last week until Friday
afternoon. All the causes on the list for that
week were disposed Of The attendance was
not large.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

St. Patrick's day passed without any special
observance in this section. The proverbial
rain which always characterizes the occasion,
did not fail to put in an appearance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

For the first time in fourteen years and some
months the Gettysburg Compiler prints nothing
about the battle that once took place there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Many of our citizens are emigrating west
and should subscribe for the COLUMBIAN. i
contains all the home news, and is much better
than "a letter from home"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

DR.. Brewer, late of the Record, Danville, has
removed to Chesapeake City, Md, where he
will engage in the publication of the Chesa'
peake City Record.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Luz & Sloan have received their Spring
Stock of Nine Demorest's Patterns. Cata.
logues free at their store or sent by mail to
all applicants.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

American Watches in heavy coin silver
cases warranted for two years for twenty
dollars at l.. Bernhard's popular jewelry
store feb. % If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The model department of the Normal School
will hold its closing exercises on Tuesday,
March 26th at 2 o'clock p. m. The public i.
invited
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The supreme Court has decided that Col.
Barber, republican, is entitled to the Office of
prothonotary of Luzerne county. His right
had been contested by DIR. Trimmer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

One of the finest bands in the State is organi-
zed at Catawissa. 1t deserves the support that
community heartily gives it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Next weeks COLUMBIAN will contain full
account of the execution of Hester, Tully, and
McHugh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Bishop Howe will administer the rite of con
frmation at St. Paul's Episcopal church in this
place, on the evening of April 3rd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Henry Yost & Son will sell at auction on the
2s, 30, and 80 of this month their entire stock
of furniture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Pleasant as honey, the old folks like it the
young people like it and the babies cry for
tive mean DR.. Fraziers Cough Syrup. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

P. S. Bates, ieweller and matchmaker makes
q specially of repairing. All work done by
him is sure to give perfect satisfaction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The State penltentiary at Philadelphia il
now keeping one hundred and twentyfour con
yicts sent from Luzerne county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Mari is now now receiving subscribers for
Butterick & Cos Fashion Book for 1878.
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Rubbers at McKinnev's.

The large stock of Clocks, Watches ard sill
verware received by p. S. Bates only a month
or two ago is being very rapidly reduced by his
extensive sales at the lowest possible prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Open the car windows now if you wish to
catch cold.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Ladies call at Mars and get f, Butter
ick d Cos Spring Catalogue for 1878.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

T. r. Ikeler will move into his new residenc
next week
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Shad and fresh Holsters are in the market.
Jacoby always has them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

80 cents and 81 90 Corsets. Extra at |
w. Hartman's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Good suitings at 25 cents for boys at l. W
Hartmans.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

For cheap nice casimeres for boys wear
sold by the yard at David Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

The "gum" used on postage stamps is po-
tato starch
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

David Lowenberg is now prepared to give
his customers the full benefit of the reduc-
tion in all kinds of clothing. Spring suits
made up at greatly reduced prices. Call
and examine the latest styles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

New stock of Prints, Muslins and othe
goods at Lutz & Sloan's. Full stock @
New Dress Goods in about two weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Boots and Shoes cheap at McKinney's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
DON'T NEGLECT A COUGH
TO CoNsundPTIvHs.

or Cold when 25 cents will buy bottle OF DR.. Fra
ziers Cough syrup at any drug store. II ha
wrought complete change In the cough Medicines
is pleasant as honey and always cures
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Call at McKinneys for Shoes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Since the discovery of Dr. Williams In
dian Ointment there is certainly no excuse
for any one to suffer with the Piles. See ad-
vertisement. II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

]. w. Hartman is offering a case OF Bes
Calico at cents in remnants and shor
lengths.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

Boot headquarters at McKinney's.
Many consumptives are now using DR.
Frazier's Root Bitters and Cough Syrup
with remarkable success. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

A lot with good house, barn and out
buildings for rent in Boomsburg' Apply
to VIM. Krickbaum. mar S-3w*
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

All the best dressmakers use +. Butteric
& Co.'S Patterns. Sold by G. c. Mari.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
Marriages.
Deaths.

Ashton ths 10th inst, Mr.. Daniel Ash
EVELAND.-suddenly on the 9sh inst, at Asbury
Mr. John Eveland, aged 70 years and 81 days
HAGENBUCH.-In Orange township on the 18th
inst Mrs. saloma Hagenbuch, aged 70 years,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22

McKinneys Shoe Store below Court
House.
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Admission free at McKinney's.

For a Spring suit made up in city style g
to David Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-22
1878
The Four Quarterly Reviews
Blackwood's Magazine
TIE Leonard Scot Publishing Co.
Al Barclay St., New York.

Continue their authorized Reprints OF
THE EDINBURGH REVIEW (Whig)
THE WESTMlNSTER REVIEW (iheraD.
THE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW tConserva-
tive,
THE BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW Gvangel-
icall,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19
Instructions Concerning Resumption.

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued
the following circular OF instructions con-
cerning the resumption of specie payments:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, Dec Ii, 1878.
"The following provisions of law aud in
structions Hereunder, are published for the
information and guidance of ali concerned: !:
"An act to provide for the resumption
Of specie payments:
Cisco. 5. On and after the 1st day Of jan
ury, A. D. 1879, the Secretary of the Treas
ury shall redeem in coin United States legal
tender notes then outstanding, on their pre-
sentati0n for redemption at the Office of the
Assistant Treasurer of the United States, in
the city of New York, in sums of not less
than $50 Approved January 13, 1875.
Gas the eject of the above section will
be to remove any practical differences in
value of coin and notes as a circulating
medium, after the 1st Of January next no
distinction between them will be made IN
keeping, rendering, or ser ting accounts OF
the public officers, involving transactions
which occurred subsequently to that date.
MatUred coupons OF the United States and
checks issued by the Treasurer of the United
States, for interest or principal of public
debt, by law payable in coin, will t paid by
the Assistant Treasurer of the United States
at New York, upon presentation, In coin
or if claimant prefers, such coupons and
checks will be paid by said Assistant
Treasurer, or any other independent Treas
ury officer, in United States notes such
registered interest payable by law in coir
as is paid on schedules st any other cities
than New York, will also be pait
claimant in coin by check on the AS
sistant Treasurer OF the United States
at New York shich check may
be cashed in United States note
if the holder prefer, or if claimant prefers
such interest may be paid him direct il
United States notes by the officer charged
with the payment OF the schedule. An,
check or draft hereafter drawn in paymen
of public obligation, by law payable il
coin, will have that TACT plainly note,
thereon.
JOHN SHERMAN Secretary"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19

THE Marquis of Lorne has brought
with him to Canada an extensive estab-
lishment and will probably not allow
the hospitalities so we'll maintained by
the Earl of Dufferin to decline, and Ri
deau Hall will be the scene of festivities
which will have an additional attraction
in being presided over by branch OF
royalty. The vice-regal residence is
intended to partake of the nature of a
court, which no doubt will be pleasing
to the Canadians, who will recognize in
it stronger connecting link with the
Mother Country. The artistic talents
which graced the rule of their prede.
cessors are also possessed by the vice.
regent and Princess, for his LordshiI
has some repute as an author, while the
Princess is skilled in more than one
field of art. She inherits her mother:
love for the beauties of nature as vel
as those things which secure health and
vigor to the body and mind. In person
she is of graceful figure, with sweet, win
ming manners, and is said to resemble
the Prince of Wales.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19
Christmas Times.

This is the time of year for young
folks to enjoy themselves. "School is
OUT" they are no longer confined to the
heated, illy-ventilated rooms, and go
where you will, cluster of joyous,
chubby faces present themselves to your
notice. In the streets, in the children's S
marts, at the playhouse, our elbows are
constantly assailed by some eager
urchin. We are more delighted in
watching the vivacious workings of their
Christmas sights themselves. How mer-
rily they huzza when the curtain rises
on the Christmas play; how cheerfully
they buzz around the shop-windows
where old Santa Claus is displayed in his
glory, with the huge box of toys on his
back, and the snow on his venerable
beard; what mirth there is about the
house when they come pouring in with
sparkling eyes and ruddy cheeks!
Who can behold these joyous young
creatures without feeling his own very
soul swelling with the blithe memories
of youth? What a pity it is, too, that
they can not alwas remain as they are
those pretty, beautiful, very happy
children.
NO; they Will change as they grow
older. The passions now but lie dor
mant in their breasts that shall in few
years agitate them and the world. Here
the coquette begins to appear in the at
tention paid to a lace frock or kid glove:
for the first time displayed, or the do
nestle tyrant in the selfish boy who
snatches the largest cake or thrusts hi
younger brother or sister from the bes
place. Time is gradually weaving tn,
weird woof, that shall make them use
full citizens, good mothers, and father
of happy families, wiry politicians ant
schemers, misers, philanthropists, states
men, or lecturers on woman's rights.
But let them enjoy themselves now
Hope is in each happy bosom-the enc
must not be anticipated!
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FOkEIGN SUMMAR Y.

THE Grand Duchess of Hesse Darmstadt
princess Alice of England) died at 7: 80
Saturday morning, December IA, of diph-
iberia. The Grand Duchess was the third
child and second daughter of Queen Vic
toria. She was born April 25, 1S4S. Her
father, the late Prince Albert, died Saturday,
December IA, 1861. The Princess was in a
state of inconsistencies from q: 80 a. m.
until the time of her death.
FROM Berlin, December 10, we gather the
following: The Imperial Government of
Germany has been for some months most
vigorously enforcing the Anti-Socialist
Laws. Newspapers have been suppressed
by the score-even concerts have been pro.
hibited-Socialists have been hunted and
expelled, even women driven out OF
the country. All this does not seem suf
ficient. There is movement to declare
Berlin in state of siege, and
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19

A VISITOR to the palace of the present
Turkish Sultan describes him as not un-
like the typical English philosopher;
he has a very grave face, is of sallow
complexion, and has, since his elevation
to the throne, worn an anxious express
sion, to which, it is said, he was
stranger before he became Sultan. He
speaks in very low tone of voice. with
out any such gestures as most Orientals
indulge in, and dresses altogether in Eu-
ropean fashion, with the one exception
of the fez, which, of course, he always
carries. 1t is not his habit to wear
either rings or jewelry; plain pearl
studs adorn his shirt front-that is all.
Except when giving state audiences, or
presiding at state ceremonies, he wears
no order or ribbon. As he converses, a
melancholy smile frequently crosses his
features; he gives an observer the idea
that he is weary, and indeed sad, and il
is very possible indeed that he is. OF 6
nervous temperament, he is rather above
the middle height, somewhat broad
across the chest, possessing powerful
hands, and is, generally speaking, 6
fairly strong man.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19
" Let Mother Co."
New York Herald. |

"Let neither go, please" said tiny
boNwith a bright voice in the Fifty
seventh-street Court yesterday.
"Your mother, child, is a common
drunkard."
"Oh, no, sir, can't believe it. She's
too good to me to be that. You will let
her 90 and she will not drink any more. "
"What does mother do for your"
"Oh, ever 50 many kind things. She
sends me to school. always gives me
good clothes, and never says cross words
to me-"
ooh, well, if you think so highly Of
her she can CO."
The boy was about to thank the Judge
but was caught up in his mothers arm
! and kissed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19

The black dresses made up for the
house and for receptions are usually
combinations of two or three materials
made intoa basque and a flowing trained
skirt. The striped black silks with
half-inch or else inch-wide stripes of
satin are very much in favor for these
rich dresses, and are combined with
plain black gros-grain trimmed with
plain satin and with fringe. The basque
will be of the striped satin, and plain
satin vest and revers and silk sleeves.
The skirt will have the three front
breadths of striped satin and the three
or four straight breadths of the backs OF
plain grosgrain. There is no overskirt
nor even an apron.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1878-12-19

A NEGRO minister, who married rather
sooner after the death of his wife than
some of the sisters thought proper and
becoming, excused himself as follows:
"My dear bredren and sisters, my grief
was greater than could bear. turned
cherry way for peace and comfort, but
none came. 1 searched de Scriptures
from Ginisee to Rsbelation and found
plenty oh promises to the widder, but
nary one to the w;derer. So l took it
dat de Lord didn't waste sympathy on q
man when it wus in his power to comfort
hisself; aud habbin' fuss-rate chance
to marry in de Lord, did so, and would
do it again. Besides, bredren, 1 consider
dat poor Betsey was juss as dead as she
would ever be-"