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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
AH.NaPRaPues.

The Milan Amateur Dramatic Com
psny, gave its first entertainment at
Jordsns Hall last night. Among
the Breakers was the drama present
ed, and we mus: say that every char
acter was admirably sustained 1t
was quite an event, that company
Of suateurs, composed OF well-known
young ladies' aud gentlemen Of Milan,
could after few weeks preparation
50 charmingiy bring out 50 much
hisiciOnic talent, aud acquit them>
selves even better than average tray>
cling professional troupes. We regret
that our limited space prevents no.
tice of the presentations in eHeRs0,
but critical audience joins in the
opinion that the play was vel brought
out and finely sustained throughout.
1t is to be hoped that the company
will appear again very sooD, and the
merit of their first performance, coup
led with he Object of the young
people, namely, the establishment Of
a public library, viii certainly draw
crowded houses. Success attend the
Amateurs is the sincere wish of the
EXCHANGE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
"BLkcK-pRAUGHT" cures dyspep-
siG, Indigestion and heartburn. :.
For s.Ie:as W. n. Colss, Milan, Tenn.

Chills and Fever have become in
our section the most common Of dis
orders; the result is that skillful re-
search has been maGe for the best
means of relief. In the fore-raDk Of
best Of the standard specifies We place
"Hughes' Tonic" 1t is no longer an
experiment remedy, hut the test of
years has proved lis real merit. 1t
may he pronounced certain, quick
aud thorough remedy. 1t is cheaper
than Quinine, and produces none Of
those disagreeahle results which fol-
low the constant use Of that article.
"a prepared by Messrs, r. a. Rob
Ls-5n d Co., druggists, Louisville,
XIV, who confidently aud fully en-
dorse its merit, and from our knowl-
edge Of this old house, We are willing
TO add our recommendation of their
remedy, ana say to Our readers, give
il a trial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
q Mothers Grief,

The pride of mother, the life and
10y of home, her children, hence
her grief when sickness enters and
takes them away. Take warning then
that you are running a terrible risk,
if they have cough, Group or whoop,
ing cough, which lead to consumption,
if YOU do not attend to It at once.
Shiloh's Consumption Cure is guaran-
tecd to cure them. Price 10cts, 80
cents. and S100. For lame hack,
side or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plas-
ter, Price 25cts. Sold by NJ. d. l.
Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
sMALL CHARGE.

The snow, the s--
"Be sober; be vigilaDt.'
Touch not; taste cot; handle not.
CHARITY shaIl cover the multitude
II sins"
at is more blessed to give than t.
receive.
"Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you"
Tom Harrison has a love letter il
another column.
Keep sober during the holidays and
yes will feel better.
Good rabbit weather this week, bu
no one has brought US one.
Snow fell here this morning foi
shout two hours, and it is still cloudy
Christmas has begun. Several cit
sens have left their measure is The
nud this week.
Mr.. A. T. Mcclure, of the Hum
bOldt Argus, spent last Sunday viii
his friends here.
We are prepared 30 do plain and
fancy printing q: very low fg'Ies.
Give us an order.
A snow storm set in here last Sun
day, covering the ground 70 3 dept
Of about Eve inches.
Why not Wind up the year with 6
lsAp>yesr party, young ladies' Make
bay While tAe sun shines.
Buy your Christmas trix from mer
shans who are advertising in tbis pa
per if you want bargains.
Some of our syster dealers had at
we'll close up. The biggest eater il
Milan has lost his appetite.
Send the EXCHANGE to your friends
in Arkansas aud Texas. 1t viii b
asplendid Christmas present.
blessed is the man that endure;f
temptation; for when he is tried hi
shall receive the crown Of life"
Morgan Green, one If the lives
drunBers on the road, called on u
yesterday AID swaPPed few words.
Eggs are selling here at 35c pc
dosen-i g., We hsve heard Of two o
three dozen coming in and selling q
that price.
viii our friends in the different vii
lagos and towns in this and Carol
counties send US short, newsy letter
for publication?
Subscribers whose time has expires
viii please lock st the margin Of thei
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
To Car subscribers.

The tine paid for by, many Of our
subscribers will e1pi'e during the
next few weeks; it is already out
With eihers. Please watch for the
cross mark, We cannot afford to
carry vuu ever the time, as paper
and lsIor'sro very high. We shall be
competed TO drop every name unless
the subscription ispromPtly renewed.
You have fair warning. Come Mp
snd pay now snd get the paper the
baIsnce Of the wear free.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
HAPPY hearts.

On Wednesday, the 18th inst, at
the residence of the brides mother.
in jackson, Mr. John r. Aston and
( Miss Mamie V. Brooks, sister Of Mr.,
L. J. Brooks, of this paper, we're mi
ted in marriage by Rev. A. W. JONES,
d. D. The marriage was quiet, none
but near relatives and friends being
/ present. Both have our hearty AID
( sincere congratulations. s friend de-
sireS to add the following, which the
senior editor fully endorses: "1'he
bride is one Of those winsome, fascina>
ting, afable young ladies, who has
the happy faculty Of impressing
every one fayorsbly with whom she is
associated, possessing in the highest
degree that intellect and culture that
always stamp the true lady. The
groom is g young nan Of sterling
worth and undosbted integrity and
worthy bridegroom Of 50 charming g
bride. Altogether, we think this uD-
ion of hearts and hands one of those
marriages where two souls are cement
ed together in one inssparable union
by the bonds Of true devotion. May
their lives be one Of continued sun
shine and prosperity is the sincere
wish of the writer"
1t is understood here that Mr. Hen
ry Hsmmerly, Of jackson, and Miss
ADA A. Flack, formerly Of this city,
are to be united in marriage at Mem
phis to>dsy at 4 o'clock, =. m. Mr.
Ii. isa noble, whole-soale5 gentleman,
and prosperous business man st
Jackson, while the proposed bride is
not only beautiful in persou bat also
in mind. We consider it very fclic
itous union and cannot tell which will
make the other happiest. After the
ceremony is over the couple will leave
for New Orleans, where they viii
spend the honey moon.
On the 18th inst, at the Methodist
church in Humboldt, Mr james P.
Merit, Of Memphis, ana Miss Anna,
daughter Of Hon. Hiram I. Johnson,
we're married, Rev. ". II. Leigh,
tying lac Knot It VAS 8 brilliant at
fair, and the couple carry with tkem
the beatgwishes Of host CT friends.
On the 18th INST, at the residence
of the brides mother, i'll Mex enzie,
Miss Anna Til22n and Mr. I'D Hc-
Neil, Of Ail2s, we're oarried by Rev.
! ". 6. Leonard. They were receiv-
cd and dIned at Mr. Tom. Jsckssn's
on their errivli here last Wednesday.
Ga last Thursday night, ct the res
idcuoe ofP. c. Lovelace, Esq, 10 this
city. Mr.. J4mas l.. Deshong AMI
Mrs. Donnie Rsdiy were married by
! Rev. J. ?. Weaver. 4 uumber Of
friends were present, al Of whom
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
The HestIEVer Knew Of.

j. G. Starkey, prominent and inN
fiuential citizen of Iowa City, says:
81 have han the dyspepsia and liver
complaint fer several years, and have
used every remedy l could hear of,
without any relief whatever, until |
saw your Shiloh's Vitalizer advertised
in our paper, and was pursuaded to
try it. lam happy to state that it has
entirely cured me. 1t Is certainly the
best REMEDY ever knew OF" Price
IS cts. Sold by NJ. d. l.. Jordan.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS,
Novel, ald SeaufifUl ut E. p.
Donncsl's.

+. P. Donnell, the popular confec-
toner and caterer to the public, has a
superb stock Of Holiday Goods ready
for the trade. He has ransacked the
wholesale markets for all the novelties
IN his line, and he guarantees to tickle
the little folks and please the old peo-
pie. His stock of fresh and choice
tropical ami domestic fruits, nuts, &c,
and his splendid assortment OF fancy
and staple groceries, including the
best brands OF tobacco and cigars, can
not be surpassed in the market. When
YOU 90 shopping for Christmas or New
Years presents be sure aud call Oh &.
?. Donreli.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
special Holiday Oder so Music
kSsEgHEs,

For the Holidays, the Publishers
Of the popular Southern Musical Jour
nal make the following astonishing
offer: 10 every one sending them
during the months of December and
January, a cash order for sheet music
10 tie amount Of $3.50, they will send
theJournal free Of charge for one year
Music bayers can thas order just such
music as they desire, and in 80 doin :
will get the journal absolutely free OF
cost. a specimen copy Of the Jour.
nal containing 81. worth of choice
music, will be mailed on receipt OF a 8
cent stamp. Address Ludden d
Bates Southern Music House, Savsn-
Jah, Ga.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
The REASON

Why 1. w. Harper's Nelson County
NVhishey is preferred above Ill other
brands is because it il the most regU-
lar and most perfect product, incontes-
tabIv, ever rade. A long,ezperience
in the manufacture Of the Harper. the
large Capital 81 the Distiller which
enables him to hold bis Whiskey nR~
til it has fully matured. together with
the fact that the Wbiskey Is bought
BY and shipped to rue direct from the
distilIery, accouats for the upvarying
satisfaction it has given those best ed
ucated 10 fine Wbiskey. w. II.
Coley, sole agent, Milan, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Lodge OFFICERS.

The Knights OF Honor elected the
following new officers ut their meet,
ing last Friday Dight: J IL Dickinson,
D; B D Mills, V D; W G Vanhook,
a d; IL L Dickinson, Z; E 2 Dom
nell, F Il; L i Davis Treasurer; "
5 McAIahen, {; J w Coulter, Guide;
IL l. Wilson, Guard; J w Younger,
:; " Il Coley, " j House and j "
Coulter, Trustees; Ell Stone, Rep.
The Knights and Ladies Of Honor
elected the following on Monday
night: Eli Stone, 7; Il l. Die .inson,
V /; Mrs Matte Dickinson, Z; L Z
Donnei., ) and Z >; Il E Edwards,
7; s Il Hale, Guide; u D l. Jordan,
Guar!j W J House, :; ) Il Hale, b
D Mills and Z ( Edwards, Trustees;
II ID L Jordan, Rep.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Wcrd TO the Ladies.

O. Z. Hallstrom has just received
an elegant stock of Millinery goods, Of
the latest and fastest styles, also a
handsome line of ladies' dress goods,
beau ,itu! in pattern. As well as an ex.
quisite assortment Of notions and the
newest novelties of the season. In
our specialties we cannot and will
not be undersold. The ladies Of Mi
Ian and vicinity are cordially invited
to call and inspect our large stock.
oct23~1y
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

The two story residence Of Mrs. Il.
w. Scott, situated near the depot and
convenient to the business part Of the
town IS now for sale Cheap and on
easy terms. Parties desiring to pur-
chase would do well to call on us at
once. Wemean business.
RANKIN Il RHODES.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
.RlAoK.pRAueRr" cure. cOstive.
ness aud Sick-Headache.
! Or sale by " Il. Coley. Milan Tenn.


Send for the illustrated catalogue
of Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Sill
verware, Silver Plated " are and
Cutlery, issued by Mermod, Jaccard
az Co., corner Of 4th and Locust SITS,
Odd Fellows Hail, St. Louis. This
is the largest finn in the west or south,
and carry an immense stock. All
goods in this house are marked in
plain figures and but one price to all.
They make a specially of Engage
ment and Wedding Rings; also, Of
bridal presents in solid Silver and Sil-
yer plated ware. Before purchasing
any of the above goods, you would
consult your own interest by writing
to them for designs and prices. Ad.
dress tlermod, Jaccard Il Co., 4th
and Locust streets, St. Louis.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Got HIS EZand Masked.

We sincerely sympathize with Nj
W Z Turner. our foreman, who was
90 unfortunate, to-day, as to have his
lett hand severely mashed by the job
press. Asgood luck would have it no
homes were broken and it is to be
hoped he viii be himself again in few
0ays.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

Shilohs Gatarrh Remedy. A mar
vellous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria,
Canker mouth, and Head ache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal
injector for the more successful treat
ment Of the complaint, without extra
charge. Price 80 cents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

If you are suffering from 'indiges
ton or any complaint of the stomach
or bowels, YOU will obtain great re-
lief by using Pricklev Ash Bitiers, as
they have the property of gently re-
Iieying these organs aud placing them
in & good, soe1d, healthy condition.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
santa Clause Talks.

Special attention is hereby called
to The large display card of Pearce
Bros in this issue. These young men
are full OF energy and deal with fair
ness and candor with every customer.
Their business increased 50 rapidly in
their old stand at the Post Office that
thsy were forced to look out for more
cap&cious quarters, and hence moved
ints the house recently occupied by
7 D Jackson. Everything at their
new stand is now in applepie sgder,
and their stock of Christmas and new
year goods is full to overfowing. The
Pearce Bros are deserving Of liberal
patronage aud we trust a generous pub
lie will accord them their dues. This
is what Santa Claus has to say and
That Is IAN end on it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Tom HARRISON.
Fest Clothing and Card Mark
or

Bssutiful Rubber Stamp of yOHr
nsme, hottie indelible ink, pads, box
and so fancy visiting cards, Ill pre-
paid, sent GA receipt of 80 cents. Jno.
Bruno, Gallatin, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Ea0 Fee

Rsustpatc,,f. arfiego s;sltte. 2Jo pages, oloss
and GIT ein<iES. 20 cents; same IN paper
covers, Is cSs. Manhood. 10 cen.s; Woznan-
hood, 10 ceats; Pamphlet. 2 ceEts-seouresy
seASed, by raail. ssnd TnonS- OF postage
ramps. DR. WHETHER. the crest specialist
az q. Charles street. ST. Louis. no
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
ceurrrAND - DIaEcToRY.

COUNTY 4N6 4EHL GEttEsa ~ x L
COUNTY OFFICERS.
q. n BisEs. Chairman CsuIty CsurL
G.B. Arnold. SheTig.
n. c. Holmss. County Court Cierk.
az. Raines. Chszeery Clerk. Trenton.
I'll. Williams, Ckencery Cert. Humboldt.
YIN. Moore, Circsit Clerk. TreatoA.
Nh. Johnson. law Court CloCk. EeDbolet.
BE. Wood. Coroner.
sc. Long. Trastes.
Is.ses A. Cox. County Surveyor.
s.N. csstsr. ssperiRtenaeEtP Paddle seuooi'
G.F. Jones. Register.
y. -. SnitA. Ranger.
CITY oEFIeERR
kH. HsIs. Mayor.
800. L. MeDs8ali. City Aarshsl.
W.n. osleT, J. X. Bisaksaship, g. v. Mar
On. m. Mccall. Eli stgae. ". J. House,
Al&rnea. -
CHURCHES.
BaPtist-chureh street. J. =. Y oaver. Pastor.
PrssshinE every Sunday. Payer meeting
Wednesday evening. sgntsy-sshOSl >. u.
Nsthedist-North Nsin street. y Taylor,
Pastor. Preaching every ssnGay. Prayer
zestin< TUESDAY evening. EsnAey ,hool
Sen.
~, Protestant Y siseopsl-AtT, Q. Q. =. Sail,
Church Ftraet, -. Rector. Service The
third unday il each msRtb.
cuuberisRd Brssbyterian-AtI 1, Q. Q. Z.
Hall, Chorch street, +. P. Flagiken pastor.
esrvice On tbs seeyn3 and fourth Sundays in
q each month. sabbath school every Sunday
Prayer Tbsrsasy ri ut. Cbsir practice satuT-
dg night.
J.. g. OF.
hilAn LsGge. g.. 155-W. 7. Williamson,
&c. 70 Pearce. Secretary, San. Pearce,
treasurer. LODGE Dests every "Wednesday
-IsAA -
Nuan Lsdrs, Ne. Igi--Aeets let Wednesday
n eazA month at 10 a. r.. Jssiah Clayton, "
n; J. n. Dickinson, Secretary.
haviaia Chapter Nc. 5G-Hoe;s Saturday be-
frrs the u Sunday il elch po5th. X. y. L.
sordoa. u. P. 4. L. Bi-kiusss, Recorder.
La<iRiA cSsnosI. Ne. Sy-Keets Friday n.sh'
> o. % before each fall z.ss1 IN Earck. jane,
bsp.enbor AID seot = bes. y. y. =. Jordan
1LN. g.EEgie. Rsesreer.
Korr.
Proposo Loege. Ne. zl-&ects every Tues-
aus night at Aasouie Hs!l. 4. ". Loving,
&c. z. n. Stone. x. Z. 4 S.
E.oF.
kfhe<sV Lsdso. Ne. a.. E.eets Erst and third
Friday nights il each month Al tAejr hall in
Mnsn. Ed stsue. Dirtstsr. }. 4. DickrR-
= svs, Reporter.
&c. q. x.
e.oaewuIl Lodrs, Ne. S5-Aaets Ist and %
Fuesday Aights ia each ~ onth u Masonic Rail.
George csds, u. v. v. :. Williamson.
Recorder.
/, esurt Milan Ne. Il n rets second sue fosrth
Friday nights Al Masonic Fall. Y. II. AlgeG
usisf Ranger r. Y. williamson. Secretary.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.
TIE SSeWiCst. Finest eRd
Cheapest in The Market.

Cheapest ia tiie Market.
Coley has just opened mp magnif-
icent stock OF Holiday Goods, embra-
cling Chromos, Engravings, Photo
graph Albums and Frames, Gift
Books, Fancy Stationery, Toilet Sets,
Vases, Periumery, Lamps. Dolls OF
all sorts and sizes, Toys, etc Go and
see his grand display and you cannot
fail to be pleased.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

There is no tralh in recent special
kilograms TO the effect that Mrs. En-
Dry, of Elkton, Todd county, had
died leaving 100000 to Vanderbilt
University and $4,000 TO an old
steam boat captain ia Nash Vile.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

The estimate wife of Capt. R. w.
Lightbnrne died in Memphis Sunday.
She was most excellent lady, and a
daughter ofthe late Judge Speed, ex-
mayorot that city.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

John Delosch. an old and honored
citizen Of Memphis, died Monday at
the ripe old age Of seyeaty-three years.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
For Rent or Sole.

Those wishing TO rent houses or buy
real estate at bargain, can 90 50 by
applying 70 0. II. HallotrOm.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

The Tennessee Normal Teacher is
the name Of a new paper just started
at Naysell. Viii A. Cate Is editor.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
LOCAL NOTICES.
Won Don,tLore Mel

Suppose you come around aud pay
me what you owe me, just for luck.
If owe you anything | Will pay it.
Don't Gu se the constable nor me,
please, if he calls on you for accounts
due your humble servant,
Tom HARRISON.
p. S.-You need not give me any
thing for q Christmas gift. just pay
what you owe me. /. ii.
59For the celebrated Gravely Chew
ing Tobacco, 20 to DIR. N. D. J. Jor-
dams drug store. He has also re-
ceived a choice stock of the most
popular brands of Cigars. Don't for
get the place.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

Forty years. trisl Ln proved "3LACK.
DR&UGAT" tho best liver medicine in
the world
For sale by W. 4. Coley, Milan. Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

Captain z J Martin has lately been
promoted TO the position of assistant
superintendent Of the Chicago, St.
Louis and New Orleans railroad, and
has removed TO Water Valley, Missis-
sippi.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
Under Exchange Office,

cigar
An ecants q
Nerl0an 3OOksa
and ueto
a all AHsool
presented
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

Now is the time to subscribe for the
EXCHANGE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23
awlaE oF oARouIn make. rosy

cheeks and cles% compilations.
Fer sale b. y. z. Coas1, Milan. Tenn
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

chfcago, 80. LeaIs & New Orleans =. r.
Trains leave Milan as follows On and after
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

CITY oFFIeERR
q n. HsIs. Mayor.
$40. L. MeDs8Ali. City Aasshsl.
W.H. osleT. J. x. Bisakeashi9, g. v. Mar
ea. M. Mccall. Eli st0ae. W J. House,
AlSarnem
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-12-23

esurt Milan Ne. Il meets second sad foGrth
Friday nights Al Masonic FALL. v. X. AlgeG
u,;.f Ranger; Williamson. Secretary.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-24
Turkish Robbers.

Three robbers, armed to the teeth, re.
Gently broke into Prussian's house in
Constantinople. He gave up his watch
and $50 in Turkish money, but they
wanted more. They bound him hand
and foot, and compelled him TO tell
them where they would find the key of
his business safe. This sale happened
TO be in n room on the third floor. at
the top of the house, and thither the
three robbers FASTENED, leaving the
owner bound, and threatened TO return
and shoot him If he called for assist
ance. But as they went upstairs his
wife, who had been watching what was
taking place from another room. slipped
quietly in and cut the bonds of her hus-
band. Arming themselves with revol-
vers, the pair crept quietly up the stairs
came upon the robbers, and without a
word shot down two of them. The
third threw down his weapons and
begged for mercy. The Prussian bound
his late assailant fast, and leaving his
wife TO watch over him with loaded
revolver in her hand, hastened TO the
nearest station house. There he found
the officer In charge absent, and on in
curing for sub-ofiicer was told that
both of the latter were also away.
Thereupon the Prussian asked four OF
the men TO accompany him 10 his house
and take the bound burglar into Gus
tody. Arrived i'm the room " here the
two men had been shut, the zaptieths
look on at the two corpses and the
apprised and recognized In the former
the two sub-ofiicers, and in the latter
the officer of their own guard.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-06-24
An Easy Death.

DIR. Sam johnson was dear lover OF
tea. and drank IL freely. On n certain
occasion he chanced to be taking tea in
company where was present n woman
who not only held the fragant herb in
holy horror, but who believed il 10 be
poison. She sat near the doctor, and
beheld him receive his sixth cup. She
had borne it thus far in silence, but
when she saw the good man about to
empty another cup. after having drank
five OF them. she felt IL her duty to
speak, which she did, feelingly and en-
phatically:
my dear DIR. johnson, do you know
what you are doing7 Doyou know that
you are drinking poisonP If you are
given to that habit, you may be sure 1t
is killing you"
This burly doctor looked at her, first
in amaze and then quizzically. with the
waiting cup suspended. With n rev.
erent nod he replied:
Madam. thank you for your con-
Germ in my welfare. but on my account
you need not be alarmed. / have been
many. many years at this work, and If,
as you say, Ii is killing me, il must be
an easy death TO die. Let me hope that
your exit may be as vigorously health
full and as calmly placidl"
And he raised his cup to his lips.
A physician who had been called to
attend Fontenelle found the great au-
thor slipping coffee.
My dear sir, do you expect medicine
can cure you VIII le you persist in drink.
ing tie infusion of that pernicious ber-
ry9 Coffee, sir, Is slow poison!"
- should say slow" replied Fonte-
nelle, slipping away at his beverage. Il
have, within my own remembrance,
been drinking it, daily and freely, for
over sixty years"
lie lived TO be 100 years old.