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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

BURLINGTON Harkeye: There is nothing SO
monotonous as q miners strike. A few days ago
some of the Illinois miners struck for three cents
. bushel and the strike b ad-- besu sustained for
three days before the strikers learned they had
been getting four cents right along. Then they
Immediately struck for FIVE.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

To GET RID OF MOULD In CELIARs:-Put
some roll brims tone into pan, and set hre to
it; close the doors, making the cellar as nearly
air tight As possible for two CT three hours
when the fungi will be destroyed and the mould
dried M. Repeat this simple aud inexpensive
operation every two or three months, and you
Win have your cellar free from all parisitical
growth.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

UTICA Observer Mrs. Duushudder fed tramp
yesterday, because he wore an old army coat of
faded blue. "You went through the war f' said
the sympathetic soul. "Yesm; was q drum
mer," aud when the fellow reached the sidewalk
be concluded the sentence, "for hardware store
in Chicago"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

KEEPING CoRNKp BEEf.-Cut up the meat in
suitable pieces, pack In cask or vessel, then
make Q brine as follows, To one gallon of wa
ter add one aud half pounds salt and one
ounce ssltpstrs; bring the brin to . boil, and
then, when boiling hot, pour onto the meat it
will keep Is much as it will cover. Tho meat
must be kept entirely under the brine. In the
Spring, again boil aud pour it on the meat
while hot. Some add one pound sugar and one
ounce ssierntus to one hundred pounds corned
laQf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

An IyvYGoRaTING BAHIA teaspoonful or
more of powdered borax thrown into the bath
tnb while bathing will communicate o velvety
softuess to the water, aud at the same time in
yieorate and rest the bather; persons troubled
with nervousness or wakefui nights will find
this kind of bath great bsneft.-Fdmiiy Doc
FIR
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

A Boston lawyer, bsdgering Q witness, said
sternly 81 believe, air, you have served SEN
tence in the State Prison ~ "Yes," was the
concerned reply, 81 was in the State Prison,
and had the misfortune to occupy the cell your
brother had had.'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

SOME one asks why it is that the papers all
print list Of "the distinguished dead Of 1875
and never have word to say about the emf
nent people who were born during the year'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

BREAKFAST ToAsT.-MiK two tablespoonful
of sugar, little salt, and a well beaten egg In
n hre.d and fry them on o buttered griddle
until they are light brown on each side.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

The temperature of a cellar may be sud denly
raised by burning saucerfai oil alcoooi: "A
70 the desired point, but considerable carbonic
acid gas will be generated.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

To MAKE THE HANDS SoFr--Take equal Por-
.;ons Of elycer;pe and alcohol mix well pc
Sors nstiring at night wash the hands in warm
..tey and rub we'll with the lotion.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

MRS. PARIINGToN expresses great apprehen-
sion that the people in California will bleed to
death, rs every paper she picks up announces
"another vein opened"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

DANBURY Ners: "Now, if you've got any
wedding you want done, I'm your man." earn
estly exc laimed the tramp who was at the back
door Of Danbury house, Thursday, looking for
work.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

POLICEMAN HAsENPfEFFER: "ven git me out
o habeas SCORPIONS, l eau schust 90 veil catch
man where be amt As where he is
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

Now is Q good time to buy thermometsrs
They arc lower now than they have been since
last spring
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20
CATARR
NEvER.FAIuN0 RELIEF
AFFORDED ~
sAnFoRD's RADICAL CURE.

TT Is fact that can be suhstantisted By the most
respectable testimoulals ever offered IN fhvor Of
any propietarY medicine that the RADICAL CCE1 FOE
CArAHHH does In every case arord instant and per.
relief No matter how long Standing how
severe the daesse gives such evidence OF
ts vaue In the treatment OF Catarrhal Affections that
condolences In felt In It's ability TO do all that
claimed for IL. The testimony Of phylcians druzgsts,
and patients n unanimous in this respect and the &C
cumulatng evidence Is in point Of repectabity supe-
nor 70 any before obtained in favor Of popular
remedy. The proprietors, therefore, justly feel
proud OF the position RADICAL CuxE has atfsined
and believe 81 worthy OF Its reputation.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

ONCE upon time the French worshipped de
Bouillon, but now they have exalted Grevy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

A FRRNcHXAN has invented o remedy for be
2tAake which will alleris al pain 4Tita. This
beats the Yankees.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

II seems rather odd to sec two men playing
ssven-up for dinner that is to DO eight-up.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20
ghe fun Of the Thina.



He was swinging On the eats-
She had cautioned him to wait
And he waited
Houn fitted. but came she not.
Fled his patience, and he got
Aravsted
II viii give her . surprise
This he muttered-aad he dies
To her window.
And he varbled, II am here;
Come and comfort me, my dear.
Ny Beiinder."
Then he scooted, taking not
All the componenfs Of what
ROBBED his body.
And the cur that sot and chewed,
Winked 20 sly, as II he ..knewed"
1t was shoddy.
This ThisS Has Get - Cease.
The frosty nights have come again,
And at this time Of year,
The single men, who sleep alone,
France round upon their ear.
They turn the bedding quickly back,
And then they tnmble in.
Roll up into little lump
Their knees upon their chin.
And then unto themselves they say,
just loud enough 70 hear:
by George, this thing has got to cease.
Before another year"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

8O1S0 w 3B180
lFros ~. Losis GseSS Dtaoonakl
Dn WH1f1nR, 617 B. Charles sesvst rer.
n!ar gr.duats Of medicine, has besn longer
than any other physician IN the city. Ncryous
oeouity, blood diseases, al fmpcdimeufs -
marriage. Call or wr.se. Circular FREQ. safS
medtctnes; moderate chaTroa.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
From Hoa. Theo. P. Bogert, Bristol, r.

Nessrs. wEHKs & poTTxK: Gentlemen, = Feeling
Thoroughly convinced OF the efficacy Of SANYoKDS
RADICAL CuxK FOE CATARRn. am induced TO drop you
line to say that although have been sceptical OF all
found anything that promises such relief and
ultimate cure Is that ofSsNFoRD's.
have been afncted with this dreadful disease for
more than ten years. and not until recently could
be induced to perscyere with any until read the letter
OF Mr. HKsEr WELL ard truihfully say that amer
uslnY i've six bottles am thoroughly convinced OF
lie curative properties. Hoping that Others similarly
nicted like will be induced to make the trial.
am, gentlemen, very truly, etc.
BRISTOL, K l., July ~, is...
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20

Boxing the ears is the frequent cause Of deal
ness.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-20
~ Collins ~.
VOLTAIc PLASTER

Affords the most grateful relief in Rheuma-
tism, Weak Spine. Local Pains, Nervous AZ.
Eections, Local Rheumatism, Tic Douloureux,
Nervous Pain. Affections Of tho Kidneys,
Fractured Ribs, Affections Of the Chest, Colds
and Coughs, Injuries Of the Back, Strains
and Bruises, Weak Bacl. Nervous Pain Of the
Bowels, Cramp I'm the Stomach and Limbs.
Heart Affections. Enlarged Spleen. Bruises
and Punctures, Rheumatism Of the Wrists
and Arms, Asthma, Gout, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain In the Chest, stitch in the
Back. Pain In the Hip, varicose or Enlarged
Veins, Crick In the Back and Neck. Pain and
Weakness In Side and Back, Hoarseness, Sore
Throat, Lumbago, Whooping Cough, Sharp
Pains In tho Breast, Heart Disease, Ouinsy,
Diabstes, and for Lameness In any part Of tho
Body.
Price, % Cents.
Ask for COLLINS vOLTAlC PLASTER.
Sold by al Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout tho United States and Canadas,
and by WEEKS b POTTER, Proprietors,
Boston, MAss.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
No More Gout, Neuralgia or Rheumatism.
A POSITlV ECU RE

Either of the above diseases driven from
the system and wholly banished by a
method invented and used by the great
medical expert of Germany.
DIR. NJ. Won THANE, of Berlin.
This is not patent medicine, but the
recipe of this eminent surgeon and ply
stefan, who has de, oted years of study
tosthe treatment of the above diseases,
making them IL specially, and in no case
has he been unsuccessful. We will fur
nish on application testimonials from
hundreds of patients, both abroad and in
this country, who have been restored to
perfect health by the use of this system
of treatment, after having been pronoun-
ced incurable. Sent with full Directions
on receipt of S1.OO
WILLIAM II. JEFFERSON e. CO.,
297 Greenwich ST. New York CITY,
Sole Agents for United Sta cs and Cana
das.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
PERSONAL MENTION.

During the past week We had
the pleasure Of meeting in our town
an old friend in the person Of Mr.,
G. G. Bird, of Baton Rouge. Mr..
B. is spending a few days with the
amily OF our sheriff, Mr.. John J.
Barrow.
While in Pointo Coupcc, it was
our pleasure to mako tie acquain-
tancc of many pre- miucnt gentle
men, among whom was Col. F. L.
Claiborne, an old and hoary head
ed veteran in the ranks of Democra-
cy; L. 3. Claiborne, Esq, a
worthy son of the gentleman above
named, and a prominent lawyer,
Col. S. W. McKneely, former
~ of East Feliciana, but better
known as one Of the veterans Of the
Sante Fee expedition who being
captured by the Mcxicans, was,
together with several Of his COM
rades, forced to draw from box in
which was placed number of
black and white beans, the chance
OF his life. Our old friend drew
the liberty (white) bean, but it
seems that the greasers wanted him
for particular martyr to their
bar5arons brutality, and forced
him to draw a second. The Gods
were with him, however, aud he
drew for the second time the white
bean, was released and has lived an
honored and respected citizen OF
Louisiana ever since. We also
had the pleasure of meeting DR.. fl.
J. Claiborne,S.. wko, we arc happy
to say, is gradually recovering
from the severe paralytic attack
received some months since. Judge
Bouanchard, prominent lawyer o.
Pointo Coupee an affable gentle
man, whose company wo found
very enjoyable. Mr.. G. D. He
bert, Clerk Of tho Court and Pres
ident Of the F. r. Gun Club.
Chas' ". Du Roy, Esq, local ed
itor of tthe Pelican and also law
yer Of ability. Clement E. Roy,
Esq, Notary Public and a liberal
whole souled gentleman, and Mr..
S. D. We'll, the polite and ener.
getic superintendent of Rcd Store.
Many more pleasant acquaintanccs
made we among this hospitable
people, whose names our limited
space will not permit US to mention,
but to all of whom our heart has
gone over to. and long will this our
first meeting linger with US as
one of life's most pleasant coinci-
dences.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
-II O OTUEG 6 AIM a :{:M 8PSR2Ga!EEGfGG5}-
HIGH SCHOOL,
TrinEsv HEnrras, On Ala


M. g. G. Railroad. On the plan of the
High Schools of Virginia. Instructors
Alumni OF the Va. University. Fits boys
and young men for tho Senior Glasses of
of tho University of Virginia and Sewanee,
as we'll as for business. For Catalogues
giving full Information Address John "A a.
1879. I" y consider this ono of the very
best training schools in the southern
states for boys ana young men, as we'll as
n rst-class boarding school. Carlos G..
Smith, Mobile, Ala, Jan. 90, 1876. take
great pleasure in recommending to the
attention of my friends and the public
generally the claims of the Mountain
Spring High School. Tho salubrity OF
the climate, the reclusion of the locality,
the conduct of the domestic department,
and the qualifications of the teachers
place the school in the first rank of cdu-
cational institutions.
Il. II. WILMER, Bishop of Alabama.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
HELP
FOR THE WEAK
NERVOUS AND
DEBILITATED.
DIR. HASBROUCK'S
ELECTRICBELTS.

The afflicted can now be restored to perfect
health and bodily energy without the use of
medicine Of any kind, and acihtout the slioht-
est Inconvenience to the patients habits or
daily occupation.
Reader are you af1icted7
ana y0n ac'sh to regain yomr health, strength
and energy Of former gears? DO ann of the
totoving symptoms meet your distressed con-
freyup timid and lack the po,cer Of ,ciW and
action7 Are your kidneys, stomach or 6loo0
IN disorded conditionF DO you suffer from
rheumatism, neuralgia, or ACHES and DGivs2
Haze yoW been indiscreet in earlv ueays and
find yourself harrassed with a multitude of
gloomy synptomss Dire you subject to loss
Of memory, hare spells cfJantinS, tuzness Of
6tood az the head, feel Astless, moping un-
ut for business or pleasure and subject to fits
OF melancholy Are you subject to any
of the following symptoms: restless
nights, nightmare, palpatation of the
heart, bashfulness, confusion of idcos
dizziness in the head, dimness of sipht
&cf Thousands of: Dung men, the mid
dle-aged, and even the old suffer from
nervous debility. Thousands of females.
too, are broken down IN health and spir,
| It's IRON disorders peculiar to their sex
and who, from false modesty or neglect
prolong their sutferings. Why then fur
Their neglect a subject of such vital i'm
portance when the remedy can be so east
~ procured DIR. HASBROUCK'S
ELECTRIC BELTS
For self-application to any part of the
body meet every requirement.. The most
eminent physicians introduce them, and
we offer the most conviL cling Testimony
direct fr ON the afliict ed themselves, who
have been restored to
8. Health, Strength and Energy,
I1UGr (trn Uuinp Voin
at once for descriptive circular, which
VIII be mailed free, containing info: ma
ton worth thousands of dollars to tue
afflicted of either sex. Call on or adj
dress, Gall communications confidcntial,)
Il. ID. IRAPHAGAN q CO., Sole Agents
Tor the United States, 233 Broadway, N.
Y, City.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

In this issue will be found another
letter from our friend DR.. I. U. Ball, on
the all Important subject of silk culture.
We had hoped to SEQ our country ex-
changes take up this subject and
agitate it moro thoroughly, for
there is no question that the intro
duction of this enterprise would
bring about a great change in the inan-
cial condition of our oppressed people.
We arc happy to say the N. o. Demo crat
and Picayunc look upon the question with
favor, and If we can secure the Corpora
tion of our country contrerees, at no dis
tant day small silk farms will be a prom.
inent branch of agricnl ture in Louisiana
We would ask of all papers in sympathy
with this question, to give publication to
tho Doc ors letter in this issue.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

nEDFORD {VA) ALUM AND IRON
~ Springs Water, Moss and Pills for
certain forms of Dyspepsia, Diseases Pc
culiar to Females, Chronic Diarhna, BroE
chial, scrofulous and curaneOus Affections
Disorders of the Liver, Kidneys, and
Bladder, Debility, Malari and Headache.
Equal to any water of its class known
to me- Hunter Mcclure, Nj. u. Va
Satisfactory i'll Uterine Diseases and in
Malarious conditions.' G w Vail, NJ ID, o..
Efficient in Dyspepsia and Nervous
Diseases arising from impure blood
G Il Harrison, N Y.
Used with success in certain diseases
peculiar to females Is Roemer, NJ ID, Mo.
beneficial in Malarial Fever and Diph-
theria.' S T. Dupon, Ga.
Invaluable Ill Scrofula.'
W Gilbert, NJ d, N c..
Recommended as q propbylactic in
Yellow Fever Districts
DIR Faircx, NJ D, La.
The Summer season Of these Springs
begins June 1st. Terms $50 mo. Carr:ag-
cs meet visitors at Forrest or Lawyers,
each miles from Springs, upon advice
ofarrival. Accommodations unequalled.
All the com forts and attractions. Skillful
resident Physician.
Prices.-Water 30 cts, per gallon. $500
case of doz. half gal. bottles. $2.25 for
5 gal cask. 81 for 10 gallons. 81 for 20
gallons Son board cars at Lynchburg,
Va.
Mass.-5O cts. and 81 bottle, 50 so and
S. for doz.-sent post paid. This Mass
is the Water soil fed and contains all the
curative properties of tho water in re-
duced space.
Pills-25 cts, so cts. and 81 package. or
81 20, 81 so, IS post paid, (thesc pills con-
sist of the Mass in sugar coated pills form
to snit delicate conditions.) Sample sup
ply sent free to any physician desiring to
use it in practice. Pamphlet free upon
application. This remedy of nature is
endorsed by the medical professors and
attested by results in thousands of cases
during the last y years. Address
A NJ DAVIES, Pres. of the Co.
70 Main Street, Lynchburg, Va.
Sold by all Druggists aug96m.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

MAX FISCHER. AUGUST FISCHER
~ = ~ SAS@M6&e
S. w. Corner OF Front 4 SUI,
BAYOU SARA, Ii.
II AVE CONSTANTLY in store for sale
IL at prices confOrmable with the
times, full and complete lines of White
goods, Ladies Dress Goods, House. keep
cr's articles, and general assortment of
fancy and staple dry goods:
Victoria Lawns,
Nainsooks, Swiss
Mulls, Piques, Bish-
op Lawns, Linen Lawns,
Dress Linens, Mozambl>
ques, Grcna-
dimes, Organdy
Muslins, French
Percales, Irish Linz
ems, Bobbinct Bars,
Laces and Curtains,
Parasols, large varie
las, assorted styles
and qualities. Cali
cos, Blcacbed Cottons,
Cambrics, Sheetings,
Ch:ldrens Cassimeres
Gents
Cassimeres,
nades,
Jeans, Deuims, Tick
-ings by tho yard or piece.-
Dcaiers III Fancy and Staple groceries
Plantation Supplies. Agents for
the renowned Singer Sewing
Machine and its various
at achments.
we invite an inspection of orr LARGO
assoremcnt of Ladies, Childrens, Mems
ana Boys Hosiery, and Kid Gloves. Tislc
Thread, Gauntlets, Ties, Ribbons. En-.
Drolderies Laces, Ruchings, Corsets. La.
dies Ready-made Under wear, etc. Per,
1umcry, Toilet, Articles, and notions.
re have on hand also, q fresh and we'll
selected, stock of Clothing, Boots Shoes.
RATS and Caps and Il general assortment
VI Sentlemens underwear and furnishing
goods.
PECIAL NO7TCE.-We are the own
ers OF the outstanding claims and indebt
ednesscs duo to the late firm of Mann
Fischer & Co.
The Citizens of East Feliciana, Pointe
Conpce, and Wilkinson County, Miss.
Will hnd 1T to their interest and adyan
age to open up q trade with us. All Or
filled. ''>' ''
Ev highest market price paid or cot
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
LETTER FROM JACKSON.
EDITOR FEL1CIANA SENTINEL

EDITOR FEL1c1ANA SENTINEL
Mr.. James King, died in Jack
son, La, July 9th 1879. aged S6
years. and was buried at Sligo
the family cemetery, 4 miles above
Laurel Hill and just over the La,
aod Miss, line, where the remains
of his late deceased wife, found
resting place. TI.o many fine mar
BILE sentinels within the iron en-
closure, tell of the silent sleepers
over whom they keep their solemn
vigi!s.
One SPEAKS of Col. J. S. Scott,
born in jackson, La, Sept, Goth
1886. and died in New Orleans La,
April 10Th 1872. (Col. Scott, was
q son of the late Mrs. King, An
other says: Mrs. Margaret Ham
ilton, relic of Maj. John Hamilton,
of S. c., died July 57th 1910,
aged about IS years.
Another, Capt. John Sims, born
Sept, 10 l773, and died Oct. 3lst,
1854. Another said died Aug.
1st 1922.
The surroundings show signs of
former wealth, as also do other
cemeteries in that neighborhood.
One monument, not far off, and
said to have cost thirty thousand
dollars.
The beautiful little cemetery, at
st. Johns church, (EpiscopaE near
Laurel Hill, La, looks fresh and
indicates a liberal congregation.
The Pre- sident of the West Felici-
ana r. r. Co., Mr.. J. Burruss
McGehee, ofticiatcs sometimes at
St. Johns church, as lay reader.
Mrs, Argue, near by, seems to be
fair representative Of an enlig h .en-
cd and generous people, who will
support churches and schools, and
maintain refined life and good so-
'ciety, although the blighting effects
of a cruel war may be seen on
every side
The old miliionaires are gone.
Their pallacial residences, in some
cases: are marked by naked Chin
neys and crumbling walls, left by
the invader or the incendiary; and
the newly enfranchised is allowed
to take the best cabin or quarter as
his domicil. sI'he bottom rail is
on top and Guido out votes his
former master, and is often the
dupe of designing Office hunters,
who use him to get place or posi-
1ions of profit without regard to
tho interests of the tax payers.
But the eternal fitness of things
will regulate all this, and time and
perseverance will crown the eff
forts of the really good and true,
and prosperity will again bless this,
together with East Feliciana, much
abused portion of the Sunny South.
The large number of newspapers
and magazines taken, proves tho
liter airy tastes of the citizens; but
the local paper is especially sought
after and carefully read, as they
say: it gives the Parish news
This is one of the secrets of success
for a local paper.
May the editor of the Sentinel
faithfully guard the best interests of
his many intelligent readers and fill
his pockets with we'll earned dol
lars and find genial partner
among Feliciana's fairest daughters,
in hill side cottage or stately man-
sion, and who perchapce may be an
a'Imnus of E. =. Collegiate Insti-
aute at Alton Villa.
OBSERVER.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30
OBSERVER .

In our advertising columns will be
found advertisements of our energetic
down town druggist DR.. F. M. Mumford.
He is constantly making additions to his
already we'll selected stock, and any one
visiting his store is certain to find some
thing new in the drug and novelty line.
lie has now on exhibition Mansker,s Pat
ont dining table and fan attachment. Go
and see it,
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1879-08-30

tyThe city of Houston, Texas, it
would seem has undertaken to ray back
Galveston for her foolish quarantine
AGAINST New Orleans, by refusing the
gulf city communications with that of the
lone star capital. OF course tho Calves.
tonians are very indignant but indigna-
ton don't take 'sworf n cent"