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FIsm AND MEATS

CANNED peyiled ham, o. 'gial 100 sal
mon, no u lAg9 %, Lpbsten, Y uOa2 lO
Cove nyeleIh, 6JAdA, C0ru beef u 2A,
HAhplh ta-n box, SIS OO9lO OE li box
oli 1i8lh Co.,
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Wr mn authorized nul requested ~ am
ulIurU iIr uuWput lDluN BOW IN asa
,uUunutu ur collection tuthr lllce OF Clty
Ir.rwrr Election Apli2l ifih,
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POWDER AND sIIOT.

oWpER-Keg2 - lbs,FFF, ride SlA, Reg
l!'s lbs, ftF, mn, sl,Aii keg GA, lbs, rFF,
sgOl blasting, tl,ga.
HhOl-n,pp SiaJ0s2 -, Huok s2,AAN2,dO
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Houston and Texas Central Railway
Buy Your Tickets and ship Your FREIGHT
By the

been establishing by this Company. " here
information may be had concerning mo-
only the IL. q T. Is. Railway, but Texas gen.
orally:
f. NJ ANCHEsTEH, Eastern Passenger
Agent, Az Broadw. y, n. Y.
Gen. j. Is. no tER1r ON, Pess. a Immigfn.
ton Agent, lIS N. Third street, ". Lou.s, Nc.
A. ALLEE, Northwestern Psss. Assent, lol
Clark street, Chicasu, Ill.
NICK HOLMES, Southeastern Agent. no.
Burnett House, Cincinnati. Ohio.
j. X. COFFIN, Southern Passenger Agent,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Information may also 10 had ~ the sgsb.
e. Of the N. X. 4 T. Railway, IN Mes York,
Ciicago, Cincinnati, Hannibal and ht.Louis
y. WALDO,
eenl Ps.; . Freight AT, Houston, rsss.
cent sspf., Houston, rsrsasrsnu
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COUNTRY pRODUCE.

CHlCKENS-In demand, per do2...,s 90
In deman ,per doz ....,,..... 2O@2ic
BUTrER-pure homemade, scarce. 30WiOc
SW EEr fOTATOES-Per bushel.... 3OY4Oc
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FOR SALE.

The fine steam mill, known as the Valley
mills, located OH the BOsque river, % miles
west of Waco In line wheat grow ing
county, which is rapidly settling up. The
building Is OF limestone, about bOx7O f. I
square, two and Gne-half stories bigh, and
contains one set of corn and two OF wheat
rocks. The machinery OF forty horse power
Is In good orber. This desirable property can
be purchased on the most advRnta geous
terms, both as 10 price anO time. For furth.
or particulars either address or call on me al
Waco, Texas.
declld2m WIN. A. FORT.
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BAILING STUFF.

BAGGING-Light, l4A@lihc; Heavy l515g
l6c. . ,o.,,,
IRON TIES-Arrow, ~ 10 per bundle, with
discount on large lots.
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January II lS@ll zoe; February - q C;
March Ii 3l@ll Doc; April II i7@ll I0c; May
IL 6lall sc; June II 74Gll 76c.
NlsnU-CottOn is dull Up.ands ne;
Orleans ll3sc. sales l6J bales.
Consolidated net receipts lS,525 bales EX-
ports To GIeat Britain l2,S-2 bales; France
,1Oo bales; continent S,,3I bales; channel
- bales.
Net receipts 1877 bales; gross l,522 bales.
Futures closed barely steady. Sales 4OWO
hu1
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GOItOn Market.

GALVESTON, January l9.-Cotton, receipts
655 bales Exports to Great Britain 1878
bales: FIR nee - bales; continent -
bales; coastwise $3.50 bales. Sales 2 lC0 bales.
Stock SS,47S bales,
nutnI
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Centaur
L-inin1 entS.
one.Kindsfoi the HumanlFa mily.
The Other for Horses and Animals.

The Uther Tor AoTses and Animals.
= These Llnimeuts are simply the wonder OF
tho world. Their effects are little less than
marvellous.
The white Eminent Is for the human
family. IL will drive rheumatism. Scintica
and neuralgia from the system; cure Lum-
bago, Chilblains, LOckjaw, Palsy, Itch, and
most UataneOu- EruptiOns; II extracts frost
from frozen hands and feet, anu the poison
of bites and stings Of venOmous reptiles; II
subdues sWelllngs, ana Rlleylates pain OF
every kind. When sprains or bruises occur,
IL IN the most potent remedy ever discovered
to heal the Injured parts. The Ceutaur Lin
imont IN used with great efficacy tor Sore
Throat, TOOthdchs, Cdked Breasts, Earacke,
aud Weak Back. The follC wing Is but a sam.
| pie OF the numerous testimonials.
| INDIANA HUNE, Jeii. Co., Ind, May %, 1873
al think 1t my duty TO inform you that /
| have suffered much with SWOiien feet and
chords. few bottles OF Centaur Linlmeni
has done The Uork for me. | have not been
| free from these swellngs IN eight years. Now
Tam perfectly iDeit. The Iiniment ought TO
~ 'f''' "BENJAMIN BROWN"
The proof is in the trial. II Ia reliable, II
| II handy, II Is cheap, and every family
ch Guild have the Whiteen Ctaur Linim en-
| The yellow CentaUr Eminent IL
adapted 10 tile tough muscles, cerds and
nesh OF horses and animals. IL has perform
ed more wonderful cures In three years OF
SPAWN, Strain, Wind-gnlls, Scratches
Sweeny, and general bameness. than all
other remedies In existence. Read what the
great Exprezsinen say OF IL.
"NEw YORK, January, 1874.
EVERY owner of horses should give the
Centaur Eminent tiial. We consider II
the best article ever used in our stables.
AT. MARSH,
"Supt. Adams TX. StableJ, N. Y.
81. PULIZ,
"Supt. 6, kz, stables, N. Y.
iAi BEET 4. OLIN,
"Supt. Nat. Ex. Stables, ". ""
The best patrons of this Linimentare Far
mers and Veterinary Surgeons, who are con-
annually using some Biniment. IL heals
alls, Wounds ana POll-evil, removes Swell.
ings, and IL worth millions Of dollars, an.
nually TO Farmers, Liyery-men, stock grow
ers, sheep-raiseTs, and those having horses
or cattle.
What a Farrier cannot DO for go the Cen
taur Liniment will do AZ a trinlng cost.
These Liniments are sold by all DEALER
throughout the country. They are warranted
BIZ the proprietOrs, and bottle Will Je giver
70 any farrier or Physician who desires Y
testth
l-lLsbsratOry Of ]. 3. Rose 4 Co..
80 Dag st., NEW YORK
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lostus secFr,.fs,

u.... auth U2.l ana requested 20 an
.,ItI.h iiENEftltn asH rtudl
.., -r.ro luu ln tur Nnlr4pi ~ y SEQ
l.rD. Election Apll 2 lA'a'
$50 mr au ngrlzrl agl requested 70 gl,
..ui.,ufruy frp rmly Election AprI
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MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This liniment very naturally originated In Ameti'
&C, where Nature provides IN her laboratory slch
sufprising nntidntes FOR the malndies 81 hct Gnu
dren Its fame has been spreading tor % years,
until now IL encircies the habiiablc globe.
The Mexican Mustang Llnim'nt sn natehless
remed Nor all external nilnrnisui man ana beast
10 sAck owners aud farmers II u ilNalnahle.
A single bottle often saves human NE or re-
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse, OF,
COW, or sheep. - -,
IL cures foot.rot. hoofall. hollow horn, grub,
screw worm, shouldcrtOt, mango, tho bites aud
stings Of poisonous reptiles nnd insects, ami every
such drawback 10 stock breeding and bush life.
IL cures every external trouble " horses, such
IA iameness scratches. swlnny, sprains, founder,
wind rall ring bone, etc, etc.
The MeIican Mustang linimout Is the quickest
cure In the world Tor accidents occurring W. tho
family. In the Absence Ut o physician, such as
tsIrns. scAlds spraius cuts, ETC., and Tor fheuma-
liam. and stiffness engrnirfsd by exposure. far'
ticularly valuable TO hiuffA
M h tbe Cheapest remedy in The world, for u
rsnettates The muscle g. TO bone, and singh
application is generally sufficient to cure.
HeIjran Mustang lininivut - PIT up IN three
dies on bottles. tho larger ones being proportion
stely much the cheapest.
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ETnorts 10 Great Britain $50 bales; coast
wise - bales; ointment I,jR bales. STOCK
3jI,g2g bales.
Commercial.
NEW ORLEANS. January 10 Flour doll;
superfine 81 81; NIX % 60; xxx Is Ut96 OO;
higher grades 81 Oi96 Is. Torn quiet ana
steady at 5!g53c. oats firmeT; choice Galena
lOc Coffee Is dull ana lower; cargD,s
ordinary TO choice lBgl7t4c gold. sugar Il
dull aud lover; common 10 good common
4I.aiISc; fair to fully fair 54GG1lc; prime
10 choice 6i4gT1sC; yellow clarified 7549bhc.
Molasses duh, choice scarce and firm; COM
inou l5g2Oc; fair 2lgHc; prime TO choice asa
sGc; frosted ls@3Jc, according To quality.
Rice quiet; ordinary 10 cholce Loulslaha
5d6hc.
NEW YORK, January l9.-FlOur II quiet,
nriees generally without decldsd change, On-
| is limited export aud home USE southern
| Hour common TO fair extra 80 iO85 ~; good
| To choice extra Is p5@S .. wheat spring, lc
| hetter; winter grades Ease higher, mo ierate
aKlort demand, large spt culatiye business {;
ungr ded winter red 81 1851 az. Corn l92c
better, mos crate export and home trade;
yellDw western 5lab2c. Oats duh End I'M
changed. Coffee, Rio, quiet at ljhgls4c gold
| fur cargoes; l5glgIfc gold for job lots
IT. LOUIS, January l9.-Fiour, Is dull, and
unchanged, the BUYERS and sellers apart;
| extra fall 81 nal %. NX fail q 09l 70; am
IIysj 5OA5 Is. Wheat, No. 3 red fall 81 B1tg
| / iJit: 30. 1 red fali 81 %. No. spIinz
| 81 Ulls corn No. mixed l1hc; new So. " 4
l duli: No. :, 2IySc. Rye inactive at slgjl1Sc
4 Rariey dull; choice Minnesota ard NiscOn
/ sin I5as)c Whi-ky quiet at q %. Pork &C.
| tive nd shall ". Laid nominal, s. IS ri
East It LOUIS; o. l2I this side. Bulk meats
au Il nd weak, ear lots, loose, g 6laS az,
s. e0a5 o., IS o as ~ f0I shoulders, clear ribs
| and clear sides. Bacon no1nlnal.
Hogs-ssteaiy; packing - 20 - %.
| Cattle and sheep. supply not sufficient 70
make q market, demand very light.
hides and wool,
GALVESTON, Janusfy Is.-Hides are easier
prices unsteady. DRY selected l5t4c; Ighl
saited isiSc: sack stated IKE; kips l5c; wet
sailed as they run sc; selected st4gac; butch
ers' green ne. Two cents pff for grubs
Wooi-in fair demand; medium 70 z ne ~
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r A L L w A Y
THE CONNECTING LINK
Between the Trunk Lines of the NORTH
and EAST, and the
GULF OF MEXICO ON THE SOUTH
FORMS THE
Great Through Routt!
AIN ARTERY on COMMERCE. AND TRADE
TO ALL POINTS.
TO ALL P0lN rs.

And offers the Rest Routes, ON Quick Time
with more Comforts, Better Accommoda-
lions and Greater Security than any other
Line. Passing through the Richest and most
beautiful portions of the Great Empire
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OLD,
TRIED,
AND
TRUE.

TEXANS arc acquainted ought tuLe-with tls
wonderful merits u that great American Remedy
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NEW oaLrAss. January lo-Nlght-Cot
COMMERCIAL.

Receipts, net, l,jj2 bales; gross $50 bales
Exports to Great Britain $50 bales; coast
Wise - bales; Don iinent I,ju2 bales. stock
3jI,g2g bales.
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\ T. y 4 7 L

TkIDAf, NV. 1, 1910.
Joint rcsulu.iOns-By Senator Powell, re-
qucsting the Supreme court reporter to re-
port tho opinion OF the court in tho case Oi
Cheever ard Hare vs.. the Rutland 4 Bur
lington Railroad Company ordered to lio
by Senator Mead, authorizing the Cover
nor TO appoint a State Historian to prepare
a suitable history of tho soldiers OF Vermont
in the war OF the Rebellion. Senator Mead
spoke in favor Of the resolution adopted
From the House, inqurrlng latO the rxpe
dIoncy o! Tree access t. prisoners ny repur-
tiers oil sensational newspapers ; adopted in
concurrence.
Special orders lOl, an act relating t.
voters in school district meeting.
Senator Bitttli moved to amend by
making the provisions of the bill apply
only to unmarried female citizens
Senator Mead was opposed To placing IL
premium upon remaining single, and op-
posed the amendment.
senator Dyer favored the amendment
and, with the amendment, he should vote
for the bill.
Senator Ballard spoke at loncth in favor
OF the bill lie thought the women oi Yer
mont were competent to Vote IN school
meetings, and ho could not see any reason
why they should not be permitted To do It,
'
called Tor the yeas and nays, which werr AZ
follows Yeas 8, nays ~ and the amend
mrnt was Disagreed th.
On the question, "Sha. the bill he read
tho thlrd time, Senator Denne SAID that ho
stood second u none in hIl respect Tor
women, but the principle of taxation with
Representation was very much narrowed IN
IT. application by tins biil, and he proposed
to amend 50 rs To permit the right OF sui
iragc generally tu ali women who pay taxes.
Senator Ballard thought the amendment
was simply offered 10 defeat the bill
Senator Dunshcc called for the yeas AMI
nays on tho amendment Oi Senator Deane
The result was ~ follows yeas T. nays 10.
and the amendment WAS disagreed to.
The hill WAS further discussed by Senators
MunsOn, Mead. Ballard, Ornshee and Dan
firth
Senator Belden moved that the Senate
adjourn.
On this question Senator Danforth de-
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BY the PresIden; az tae United States.
Proclamation.

The recurrence Of that season at which it
Is the habit Of our people to make dsvout
and public Confession OF their constant de-
pendcncc upon divine favor for all good
gifts OF lie and happiness, and of public
peace and prosperity, exhibits IN the
recO:d of the year abundant r"asOaI tor
our gratitude and thanksgiving. Ezuherant
harve>tS, productive mines, amp" crupS OF
staples Of trade and manufactures have
enriched the country. ard the Resources
thus furnished to our reviviag industry AMI
expanding commerce are Fastening the day
when discordS and distress through the
length and breadth OF our land Will, under
the contained lavcr o! Providence. have
given way to confidence aHd energy and
assured prosperity. Peace with all nations
has remained uubToken, domestic trerquil
ity has prevailed and the institutions OF
liberty and justice which the wisdom and
virtue of our fathers established, remain
the glory and dcieuce OF their children. The
general prevalence Of the blessings cfhraith
through our wide land has made more con-
spicuGus the suferlngs ard sorrows
which the dark shadow o! pe>ti-
lcnce has cast upon a portion o. cur
people. This hsayy atil!ction even the
Divine Ruler has tempered 10 Suffering
communities III the universal aid and suocJr
which have flowed to their relief, and the
whole nation may rejoice in unity oil spirit
in cur people by which they chsertuily
share one anothtr's burdens. Nav there
fore. |. Rutherford B. Hayes. PreSidert of
the United States. do appoint Thursday,
the 2sth day Of November next, As = day Of
national Thanksgiving end prayer. and
earnestly recommend :bat. withdrawing
themselves from secular cIre- ard iabOrS, the
people OF the United States d. meet to-
getner on that dly in their respective places
OF worship, there 10 give thanks and praise
to Almighty God Tor lii~ meicic-, sni to
dcvoutly beseech their continuance. In
witness whereof have hcTeuntl -. my
hadd and caused she seal of the United
States to he fixed
Doao at the City OF Washington, tni. 31th
day of October, in the year OF our Lord
one thousand eight hundred aad seven
weight. and OF the Independence OF the
United States the one hundred and third.
(Signoi,l r. B. nArEs.
BY the President.
Wx. NJ EyARTs. Secretary of State
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Written for the Free Press and Times.
xIul n p..al Tnaaa

n
VIII l recall thee: When the morn's bright
bushes
Crimson the lattice of my wildwood bower
When loud and clear, in liquid, silyery gushe>
The sky lark's Soa" prOClaimS the rising hour
VIII there not steal from dallyinS winds low
signing.
From every Weakening flower and budding
Fresh sweets, which, mid the rosy moments
flving.
Shall turn my heart To happy thoughts OF
thees
VIII I recall thee: When the noontide's fer
With burning glance hath tranced the arid
earth.
And-nc eded interSpace-the hand, that labor
Lie idly folded through the languorOus dearth
In coolest shadows by some stream reclining.
Whose crystal waters placid seek the sea.
Child-like my brow with lea1y garlands twin
ing,
viii not the silence whisper me Of thee:
VIII l recall thee: When the sunset even
In golden glory hallows DAYS calm close,
When >cintillant in the far purpling heaven
Like some rare jewel beautcouS leSper
glOws,
When all things fair good night" are softly
breathing,
Aud murmuring die, the mad world's. busy
glec,
Pillowed in sleep some dreams bright me>hes
weaving.
VIII not my very fancy picture thee:
I'll ne'er forget thee. Ever fond trust dawning
Ger my true heart no room for doubt shall
leave,
Constant my love, from loud voiced. JOYOUS
morning.
To amber silences of dewy eve.
III nc'er forget thee, sweetest and >incerest:
Shorn of thy smiles earth would desert be; ;
With thee-the very peace of Heaven seems
nearest.
Parted-in weary exile pineih 10, and me!
Milton. VI. semi 9Th. ISIS
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lating to costs before justices of the peace;
third reading ordered as above.
From same, in favor Of Ii l02. an act re-
latIng 70 the fees of justices; third reading
ordered as above.
From COMMITTEE on Grand List, upon
81, an act to establish State Board to
provide for uniformity in taxation, with
proposals OF amendment, fixing six instead
oil three as the number Of commissioners.
Senator Mead moved to amend by fixing
the number of commissioners ct five.
On motion of Senator Dwinell ordered Il
he and be made the special order of Thdrs-
day morning.
From Committee On Judiciary, against
l07. an act relating TO divorce; third
reading refused.
On motion OF Senator Ballard, the House
Was requested to return to the Senate Ii lS9
an act relating to private corporations by
voluntary association.
Third readings-S 43, an act to incorpO-
rate the Howe scale company and provide
that the Brandon manufacturing company
may be merged into the same; passed.
On motion of Senator Dwinell, the House
was requested to return to the Senate 80,
an act relating TO the grand list.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
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Bills niroducc,i and referred By Senator
Pane, Gu act relating T. highways and
bridges, to ComMIilut on llIshway- aad
bridges
BY Senator Dillingham;, An act III amGud-
ment ui see p, OF oh 70. at = =, The pur-
port oi the bIll Is to authorize pleading by
notice instead oi specially under the forms
oi the common law To- Committee On
Judiciary.
From the l!nu-r, II $40. an act relating
to tho printing 0l tho Governor and Cuun
cll y 10 Committee ON Printing.
BY Senator Ballard, by request, an act
providing Tor the attendance of pupils in
district schools upon one and only one daily
session to committee on Education
By senator Franklin, an act 10 exempt
Normal school hnIiine4 from taxation; To
Committee on rdxes
RcpoIts-Frnm COMMITTEE ON Judiciary
in lavor OF II 20, au act relating to pro-
ceednss by ra,irund toi dhnldeTs oI the lore
closure; third reading ordered Wednesday
afternoon next.
From same, in favor OF II IL, an sct re-
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Weston has backed out Of the walking
match in London, disabled.
The total number CT yellow lever cases il
New Orleans !ootS W Is, l56; death 5,945
Scattering cases Of yellow fever are stil
reported from peStilcucc localities, but tht
hard frosts have practically put an end tt
the epidemic.
Local elections in England and Wales, Fri
day, re>llted in Liberal gains This indicate
that among the English masses the Conser
vAtivc administration has reached the zenitl
and is now tending towards the nadir.
The presidential po>.ofices, for which tn,
present incumbtnt,' commissions expire be
fore the close OF tie approaching session q
Congress. number 304. Among those il
Vermont are the offices Mt Waterbury anC
St Adams.
At Allicr, France, an old bridegroom,
alter the marriage ceremony, nearly thrash,
cd Young maa to death for shaking hand,
with the bride; then he stabbed her Il
/ death with Il dagger, and next went to hi
wine cellar aud shot himself.
Dean Stanley W.; braakiastcI, Saturday,
at New York, by the Century Clab. The
Dean made a little speech in which he said
be b,t f,unJ the Americans cxrn mor,
huspliahic thrn he expected, and concluted
by assuring his friends of the delight it woult
give him to see The bond between hng gl'n'
ami America strengthened and eemen'eu-
The rcr1rt of the bank superintcnlent
and bank examiner relative to the Merchant
and Mechanics hank, of Troy, pronounce
the bank hopelcS>ly insnlycnt and charge tb'
~ tho ,r,ns,',;nrs nl ,1r h,nt nnJ viii
maxim, f,l~c npI couiyocd statements il
their sworn reports to the bank superinten
dent. The bank examiner reports deficit
of S46j COL, and holds the president almoS
wholly responsible ior Inc't''nahic rdnsae
tionS-
Bcukard y Hutton, dry goods importers
of New York, have been swinllcd out oI
SlOO,OOO by their custom house clerk
Robert Pcdrick. The lattrf has ah cnnded
p.,.a..S S,,L ;i;.,, ,t.,h,
= -" '''' -. '''>
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that reached Ioles ear, sail quietly but s.ori


~
Take that man down"
But he has won the prize :" cried every
one except Eurytus. He had become sud
denly ill ut the sight of Hercules 81 haven't
fired vet. and mean to. If anybody wishes
TO know why he may know that its because
| am Hercules'
Hercules -
Just so. Now then, marker, mind Jour
balls eye"
He shot, and his arrow went vide OF the
mark.
"i thought should hit it, he said calmly.
But you didn't" remarked he who had
Did you say didn't hit the bulls eye"
asked Hercules, doubling up his fist.
mo suid nothing of the kind. | only
remarked it was n tie.
Yes, n tie = shouted every one.
Then we'll shoot of Best two out of
three. You shoot first" said Hercules.
The champion shot and went wide OF the
mark ; for the muscles of his body. like the
remainder of his arrows, were all in quIver
"Allow me to congratulate You, said Her
cules and took lis adversary's hand and
shook it warmly, smashing his fingers with
his iron grasp. Then he shot and made an
outer but the champion could not use his
finger for the third shot, and SO Hercules
was acclaimed the victor, lie went to Eury-
luS ana embraced MIN.
I'VE will have dance in honor of this oc-
casion, said he. Order a good supper and
send for n band and plenty of nice girls
Eurytus obeyed.
Deianira was at home making puddings
when messenger arrived with q short letter.
1t was brief and ran thus BE good enough
to send my evening dress per bearer. Yours
i'll haste, HERCULES Deiauire was never
free from suspicious. and now they were
aroused TO the full by this request tor the full
dress. She piled the messenger with much
liquor and punch, and then pumped HIM.
She learned the whole truth, and while the
bearer was recovering sobriety she planned
revenge. That prescription of NessuS had
not been forgotten it was made up in the
form of an ointment and labeled llolloway's {;
but it was nothing of the kind. No, the
most fearful drugs, known only to the worst
of chemists, were compounded together, and
this mixture she carefully spread over the in
side of Hercules dress shirt.
There" said she, ''that will make him
dance, I'll warrant"
And it did The first few rounds of
dance with his young bride cansed the ONT
mcnt To melt. His shirt stuck TO him like
pitch plaster, but It was pitch in state OF
combustion. In few minutes he was en-
veloped in flame. Then the great qualities
Of his mind were displayed. for, despite the
fire that ragged upon him, he never tor a mo-
ment lost his equanimity. In fact, nothing
could put him out. lie was burned to cin-
der ; but the gods, admiring his genial quali-
ties, accepted him among their number
1n,St'y'S Ndga-iie.